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OPINION LOCAL BLACK HISTORY SPORTS Marian Edelman on our Children’s Health 2 Get involved with Midtown Health Council 4 Tennis great, Arthur Ashe 7 Cassel Gets Big Deal 8 50¢

We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor • Bradenton • Sarasota VOLUME 41 NUMBER 46 JULY 16 - JULY 22, 2009 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Jillian Iuliucci Wins High School Health Care Portrait Contest Professionals Take Treatment To The Field BY BLANCHE L. GANEY EDITOR ST. PETERSBURG – Sandra Grosvenor, a nurse out of the St. Petersburg Free Clinic, along with Dr. Charles Colquit of the Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center spend every Friday afternoon in the field attending to a segment of the popula- The Friends of the Johnson Branch Library with the winner tion usually overlooked or marginal- of High School Portrait Contest, ized. They find these people, who Jillian Iuliucci, Seminole High School. are often in need of medical attention, but for whatever reason go ST. PETERSBURG - The James Weldon Johnson, who without, in barber shops, beauty Friends of the Johnson Branch died in 1938, accomplished an salons or in the community under Library held an Awards incredible amount during his the tree. Ceremony for its James lifetime. He was an educator; Sandra Grosvenor, the creator Weldon Johnson Portrait the first African-American to of the under the tree health initiative, Competition Saturday, July 12. pass the Florida Bar; a diplo- has been running the field operation, The contest, open to all matic consul; an author, that takes healthcare professionals Pinellas County high school lyricist, and speaker; and a into the community, to administer juniors and seniors, offered a founder of the NAACP. He treatment that could prevent cata- generous $1,000 award to be also lobbied for the passage of strophic illnesses or death for almost used for higher education an anti-lynching bill, which, four years. These efforts are partially tuition and expenses. though unsuccessful, raised funded by a small grant through the The First Place winner was awareness to the extent that a Sanderlin Center. According to Jillian Iuliucci of Seminole. federal law was passed Lounell Britt, Director of the Iuliucci carefully researched several years later. Sanderlin Center, the Alleghany the life of James Weldon The program, emceed by Franciscan grant helps to aid Johnson, and her familiarity Friends President Ernie Sandra’s efforts. with her subject was apparent. Coney, included information Dr. Charles Colquit, Asst. Dr. Colquit with two of his Florida A&M University Pharmacy students monitor the blood “I really got into learning about how the Johnson Branch Professor of Florida A&M pressure o man under the tree. St. Claire Grosvenor in the background, looks on. about Johnson,” said Iuliucci. evolved from a small room in University, and clinical pharmacist Her graphite drawing features the Enoch Davis Center to its at the Johnnie Ruth Clarke Health Center, as Health Educator that if she selling the idea of taking the medical added Dr. Colquit, “who have symbols of Johnson’s many current location next door in Center, along with some of his six was going to be effective in reaching attention to the community, but did become very proficient in assisting interests, including the words the impressive, full service year FAMU pharmacy students, people and helping them deal with have a hard time convincing her in taking blood pressures and to his moving poem, “Mother building opened in 2002. partner with Grosvenor in the field diabetes, high blood pressure and superiors her safety was not a recording the information. It is Night.” Ebony Lamar Kevin Johnson, a founding as they make rounds to the over 37 heart disease she had to find a way concern. important that they all learn how to and Paul Davis both, member of the Friends, tree stops, checking blood pressures, to reach the people that really needed “The people under the tree are take care of themselves. This is why both of St. Petersburg, provided biographical infor- filling out medical information cards her services. good people who have fallen on we go out, the more we can educate, received Honorable mation about James Weldon and referring patients as well as “We would set up these classes hard times for the most part,” said the better off they will be.” Mention certificates. Johnson. A selection of his instructing them how to maneuver in in the hospital expecting to see 200 Grosvenor. “I have a couple of them “I can do what they do that’s A fitting portrait of books from the Library collec- the prescribed medical facilities. people and only get three to five who have watched me take blood why they call me Dr. Demetrius,” Johnson has long been sought Grosvenor, who has been a people and I knew we had to do pressure readings so much they now by the friends of the branch CONTEST nurse for 25 years realized while something different to reach the help me when I go out.” HEALTH library for whom it is named. continued on pg. 5 serving at the Bayfront Medical people.” She didn’t have a hard time “There are a couple of them,” continued on pg. 5 Former FAMU Trustee Nominated As U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin, former FAMU trustee, Opinion...... 2 has been nominated as U.S. Surgeon General by President Barack Obama.

Community News ...... 3, 4, 5 BY ANGELINE J. TAYLOR rely on her to give honest ”She seemed to be very DEMOCRAT STAFF WRITER dialogue and direction. Her even handed. She was open and Obituaries...... 6 trustee term ended in 2007. attended all the board Rev. R.B. Holmes Jr., ”This is huge for the FAMU meetings,” said former FAMU couldn’t deny the excitement in community but most important employee Pat Tucker. Church News ...... 6 his voice this afternoon after for the whole country,” Holmes Tucker said she was happy hearing about U.S. President said. to see that Obama selected Black History ...... 7 Barack Obama’s nominee for He explained that Benjamin someone with rural health expe- surgeon general. will focus on “healthcare for all rience. It was just a decade ago Entertainment ...... 7 Obama’s pick, Dr. Regina people.” that the New York Times called Benjamin, was appointed by Her resume appears to Benjamin, “angel in a white former Gov. Jeb Bush in 2001 to reflect that same sentiment. coat,” a country doctor who Sports...... 8 be one of Florida A&M’s first Benjamin has emerged as a made house calls along the trustees along with Holmes’ national leader to improve impoverished Gulf Coast. State News ...... 9 who currently serves as trustee health disparities, pushed by the Benjamin’s nonprofit clinic vice chairman for the university. need in her own fishing was rebuilt by volunteers after National News...... 9 Holmes, pastor of Bethel community of Bayou LaBatre, being destroyed by Hurricane Missionary Baptist Church, Ala., and its diverse patient mix Katrina, only to burn down Church Directory .....10, 11 described Benjamin as a where immigrants from months later. Benjamin later “beautiful person” who as a Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos trustee was caring and make up a growing part of the BENJAMIN competent. He said he could population. continued on pg. 9 Dr. Regina Benjamin

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2 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009 The Weekly Challenger The Weekly Challenger Newspaper Ethel L. Johnson ...... Publisher/CEO L. Dianne Speights . . . General/Advertising Manager We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. Blanche L. Ganey ...... Editor • A knowledge of history brings a feeling of fellowship that runs through the ages — be it a territory, a village, a district, or a nation. Lorrie Bellinger ...... Art Director • To live without history is likened to living without a form of memory. • To be without history is to live without roots or a past, with the present having no real foundation, and very little meaning for the future. The Weekly Challenger Office: • To know the events of our past (can help us) to know what future events can be. 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street South • The Weekly Challenger is committed to featuring articles of all ethnic cultures for the reading enjoyment of both the young and old generations. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 896-2922 Let’s Stop Playing The Lottery Fax (727) 823-2568 Email: With Our Children’s Health [email protected] www.theweeklychallenger.com BY MARAIAN WRIGHT lives and health of millions of children option, especially since many policies a child’s first 18 months when they Readership: 100,000 monthly EDELMAN depends on where they live. carry high deductibles and cost receive a series of immunizations. Unfortunately and unjustly, one-third sharing. Another alternative for Developmental milestones including THE BLACK PRESS believes that America can best As Congress drafts of our nation’s children are enrolled in families financially locked out of speech delay or impaired vision can lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords to legislation to reform America’s health 50 different state Medicaid and private insurance is to try to meet be monitored. Immediate intervention every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his human care system, our senators and represen- Children’s Health Insurance Program medical expenses on a pay-as-you-go with therapy can make an enormous and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no man... the Black Press strives to help every man in the firm belief tatives must consider the impact of the (CHIP) systems, each with different basis limited to what they can afford. difference in a child’s progress. that all men are hurt as long as anyone is held back. unjust lottery of geography on children rules regarding eligibility, enrollment But given the rising cost of health Families without coverage often feel like Carlos Sanchez (not his real name). and recertification. care, that approach often precludes excluded from health providers and For five years, Carlos, 15, received Children’s ability to survive, well-baby/well-child care, immuniza- are less likely to seek care. pediatric care at the Upper Cardozo thrive and develop must not depend tions, checkups and other forms of For more children to receive Health Center, one of the 39 sites that are on the lottery of geography or birth. In preventive and primary care. quality care and not be excluded from a part of Unity Health Care, Inc., in the 29 states, Medicaid covers all children As a result, some families delay coverage, Congress must eliminate the District of Columbia. Carlos was of any age in families at or above 133 seeking treatment hoping the child rampant disparities in health care enrolled in Medicaid, but when his percent of the Federal Poverty Level; will recover until their illness among states and among children by family could no longer afford the cost of and 12 states cover children above advances, becomes serious and establishing a national eligibility floor housing in D.C., they moved just across 200 percent. There are 33 states where requires emergency care—the most for children in families at or below 300 the state boundary line into Maryland children are eligible for different costly response. Taking a child in the percent of the Federal Poverty Level where rents are more affordable. benefits based on their ages — so a 3- early stages of an asthma attack to a ($66,150 for a family of four) so that The family’s income remained year-old and a 7-year-old in the same doctor’s office visit in Harris County, children in every state will have the The Weekly Challenger the same, but moving just a few miles family could qualify for different Texas, costs around $100; taking a same chance to survive and thrive. away to a different jurisdiction made a programs, one providing comprehen- child to the emergency room with If we do not pay attention is distributed world of difference in Carlos’s health sive child appropriate benefits and the full-blown asthma symptoms may children could end up worse off and in the following cities: coverage. He lost his Medicaid other (CHIP) providing some or none require a three-day hospital stay at a victims of illusory health reform. We insurance, and although he qualified since CHIP is a block grant. cost of more than $7,300. have the money to accomplish this. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa for Maryland’s Children’s Health It’s incredible that Congressional The loss of regular primary health Our leaders must muster the political Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor Insurance Program (CHIP), he had a health reform proposals have coverage puts children at risk of will, but only you¯ citizens raising Bradenton six-month waiting period before he suggested lowering the income eligi- growing up without a “medical your voice and using your votes can could get coverage. bility levels to the point where they home.’’ Under pediatrician Danielle make it happen. If you believe a child With this change, health services would actually leave many children Dooley’s care, the Upper Cardozo is a child and each child’s life is of had to be paid out-of-pocket since his worse off than they are today. Health Center provided Carlos a equal value, tell your senators, con- The Weekly Challenger parents couldn’t afford private Because of the unjust lottery of medical home with continuity of care, gressman and President Obama today insurance. When Carlos injured his geography, millions of children are checkups and screenings for vision to act to provide a level playing field Published weekly on Thursdays by knee, they learned how vulnerable the excluded from the critical care they and hearing. When providing medical for all children in every state. The Weekly Challenger change in his insurance status had left need. When children lose their home services, physicians coordinate Email your Members of Congress 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. him. The family couldn’t afford an coverage after moving to a different care, track school performance, today to let them know that afford- St. Petersburg, FL 33705 MRI, visits to an orthopedist or state, their options for purchasing health examine a child’s social situation, able, comprehensive health coverage (727) 896-2922 physical therapy expenses — insurance can be severely limited. look for indications of neglect or for everyone—especially children— Medicaid would have covered in the At an average premium of more abuse and make referrals to specialists is important to you at: www.chil- LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES District of Columbia. than $12,500 a year for a family of when required. drensdefense.org/healthaction.— $50 for 1 year Carlos’s story is not unique. The four, private insurance is seldom an A medical home is crucial during SINGLE COPY 50 cents ATTENTION POSTMASTER: Respecting Black Colleges Send all address changes to BY JULIANNE There is a debate going on right now the Paul Quinn reaffirmation measure is the improved access to The Weekly Challenger MALVEAUX about which of the 105 will survive decision, there was discussion that employment and earnings some 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. NNPA COLUMNIST another decade. The debate is sparked only a few “elite” black colleges students get because they attended St. Petersburg, FL 33705 by the colleges - Barber Scotia in should survive. Indeed, a group of just one or two years at an HBCU. NO PAPER? Afew days after Michael Jackson North Carolina, Morris Brown African-American economists, on Further, there seems to be implicit If you have not received your paper died, US Magazine profiled his College in Georgia, and a few others - their listserve, listed Spellman, bias in the conclusions reached by during delivery, phone (727) 896-2922 physician, Dr. Conrad Murray. They that have bitten the dust in the last few Morehouse, Hampton, Howard, and Heritage. Far more encouraging is a described Dr. Murray as a graduate of years. Tuskegee as the only necessary recent study by African-American DEADLINES “little known” Meharry School of The fact that Paul Quinn College, survivors, throwing acid in the faces economists Bill Spriggs, Greg Price All news items, advertising copy and related art Medicine. in Dallas, was denied reaffirmation of all of those other phenomenal and Omari Swinton. submitted for publication on Thursday must be The US description says more doesn’t help matters any. On the Paul colleges with outstanding graduates They find that HBCU graduates at the office of The Weekly Challenger about them than it does about Quinn subject, though, President that intend to stay in for the count. have both monetary and nonmonetary no later than 4 p.m. Monday Meharry. Scratch a black physician, Michael Sorrell has does great work Why? Because we provide essential rewards from their attendance at or any black person over age 40, and in the two years he has been at the services to our students, some of HBCUs, including an increased con- COLUMNIST’S DISCLAIMER they know that Meharry is a key college, turning around a situation that whom can go anywhere but choose fidence that helps them navigate the The views expressed by The Challenger producer of African-American physi- was spiraling downward. HBCUs, and some who will only find labor market. This finding alone columnists/advice columnists do not cians, that it is led by a stellar doctor, He has appealed the Southern refuge in places prepared to amelio- makes a strong argument for respect- necessarily reflect the views of administrator and academician, Dr. Association of Colleges and Schools rate the damage done by deficient ing HBCUs. The Weekly Challenger. By publishing Wayne Riley, and that it is the (SACS) decision, and with the inner city K-12 programs that don’t President Obama has said that he such columns, The Challenger is not backbone of African-American support of the UNCF family, he has a teach our students. At Bennett, and at wants to increase the number of advocating the following of any advice medical life. I was shocked and chance of prevailing. Here’s the real many HBCUs, our summer prepara- college graduates in our nation so that or suggestion expressed. appalled that Meharry could be so deal - HBCUs are likely to have small tory programs go a long way in we might compete more effectively in easily dismissed, as “little known”. endowments and major challenges. preparing incoming first year students the global market. The Lumina SUBMISSIONS POLICY Then, again, as an HBCU And yet the UNCF colleges represent to flex their academic muscles. Foundation has said that by 2025, Submissions to The Weekly Challenger may president, I’m not so shocked and just 1.4 percent of the 4-year degree Still, when white scholars write three-fifths of all Americans should be edited for reasons of space, clarity or for appalled. While HBCUs are a vital granting institutions in our nation, and about HBCUs, it is clear that they have either associates or college considerations of liability. 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TAMPA - The seventh ticipants receive are facilitation these hard economic times;” Scott Wagman is a compas- crime in the area. I am interest- teurs on it. The CEO will be group of area small business of financing and preparation Chris Lee - Rockwell sionate, competent and diplo- ed in studying and getting hired by the Board with the owners recently completed the for the performance bonding Contracting, LLC. “This matic business leader. He has community input on the approval of the City Council eight week Hillsborough process. To date, there have program was beneficial to me the solutions to make our concept of placing a major and me. The City’s stimulus County Small Contractor been 74 companies that have and my firm, and I know that it streets safer, ideas to create jobs police substation in Midtown as will be to contribute the $200k Development Program participated in the program. As could benefit others and their and the skills to run our govern- a way to significantly increase set aside for build-out and (HCSCDP). Twice a year, the a result of their participation firms.” ment leaner and more efficient- police presence as well as forgive all rent for the first year. Hillsborough County and training, several of these At the conclusion of each ly. providing significant direct The next year rent will be 50 Economic Development firms were able to bid for and session participants receive As Mayor Scott will: contact with citizens. I would percent of appraised rent value. Department, Minority/Small win Hillsborough County SBE certificates of completion. Also - Set a goal to add 100 more close the strip center branch The third year will be at 75 Business Enterprise Program Set Aside projects, as well as, the HCSCDP was created police on the street to fight and “information centers” that percent of appraised rent value. Office, solicits small business- apply for surety bonding. Many under the specific authority of prevent crime basically hand out brochures The fourth year will be at 10 es to participate in the training of the participants of the the Florida Legislature - Conduct performance and provide bathrooms for percent of all sales. This plan program. The training program program believe the program (339.0805 F.S.) and the audits of city government to officers to save money and will provide 200-300 “salesper- consists of workshops designed has been a success, according Hillsborough County Board of make it more efficient rethink the proposed new sons” to promote the restaurant to develop the participant to Melinda Rodgers - Specialist County Commissioners. - Actively recruit mid-size $50MM public safety head- and other enterprises there. This company’s construction and Fence/Concrete, LLC. “This Completion of the program businesses to St. Petersburg to quarters that is in the future is a very low risk approach with business management skills program not only educated will fulfill the eight hours of create jobs plan. Of course, with the antici- high reward potential, consider- and to increase their ability to small business owners’ on business education training - Extend afterschool pated reductions in Penny for ing that we get no rent at this be bonded on Hillsborough County opportunities and required for recertifying and/or programs at city recreation Pinellas funding availability, time with poor prospects. I County projects. The resources, it also provided re-registering as an MBE or centers rethinking the new building is prefer the City maintaining its workshops, held on consecu- several tools for future growth SBE respectively with Public Safety First: most likely in order anyway. ownership with this creative tive Saturdays, are facilitated and networking capabilities Hillsborough County. The We need to reduce the Economic Opportunities in plan being implemented. Self by the Ariel Business Group, with small and large business- future of the program, impression that all solutions for Midtown: determination is going to be a Inc., a Tampa based consulting es.” Albert Vega - Xtreme however, is in doubt, funding Midtown’s difficulties are gov- As a direct stimulus effort, I seminal force in seeing firm which specializes in Small Painting Services “Thank you for the program was not ernmentally based. While the will reposition the failed Midtown commerce rise to a and Minority Business for the opportunity for us to included in the County City has done a good and Manhattan Casino renovation higher level. I will also engage program development and con- learn and get a better under- Administrator’s Budget to the appropriate job of improving by proposing to form a locally heavily with faith based organi- sulting services. standing on what it takes to Board of County the aesthetics of the main owned company with between zations to see how we can Additional benefits the par- become a better business in Commissioners. streets in Midtown, the next 200-300 AA shareholders. leverage their existing efforts to step is encouraging entrepre- There will be an AA Board of better economic, social and neurial activity. To accelerate Directors with at least 3 experi- educational prospects. An Abused Child Needs this process, we must reduce enced and successful restaura- Your Voice Airman Kevon H. Akram As a Guardian ad Litem, you makes recommendations to the 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the advocate in court and the child court to help ensure the child has Criminal Justice Center on 49th Air Force Reserve Airman discipline and studies, Air Force College of the Air Force. welfare system for abused, a safe, caring and stable environ- St.in Clearwater. There will be Kevon H. Akram graduated core values, physical fitness, He is the son of Latifah abandoned or neglected children ment. no class Sept. 5. from basic military training at and basic warfare principles and Akram of Cedaridge Drive, and teens. The average time Over 1000 children in Attend a 30-minute orienta- Lackland Air Force Base, San skills. Tampa, and Seifuddin Akram of needed is four to six hours a Pinellas do not have a volunteer tion by calling 464-6528. Antonio, Texas. Airmen who complete basic Barracuda Drive S.E., St. month. Guardian. For more information and an The airman completed an training earn four credits toward Petersburg. The Guardian ad Litem visits The next 30-hour training application go to their website intensive, eight-week program an associate in applied science Akram is a 2008 graduate of the child every month, becomes will start August 15 and will www.guardianadlitem6.org. that included training in military degree through the Community King High School, Tampa. familiar with the child’s case and meet for five Saturdays from

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Approximately 12,380 men early detection of prostate tiative to educate and test men BY BLANCHE L. GANEY across Florida will be cancer for men at risk. from coast to coast. Since the EDITOR diagnosed with prostate cancer This month, ZERO has program’s inception in 2002, ST. PETERSBURG - in 2009 and approximately 18 partnered with Ed Randall’s Bat more than 92,000 men have Churches United for a Healthy percent of them will die from for the Cure and sponsors been tested on the Drive and Congregation had their the disease, according to the including Galil Medical, Moffitt ZERO anticipates it will screen quarterly meeting at the James American Cancer Society. Cancer Center and the Tampa its 100,000th man on the Drive B. Sanderlin Center with over Despite these grim statistics, Bay Rays Baseball Club to in 2009. 25 churches and 21 agencies there is hope if detected early, provide free prostate cancer “More lives are being saved represented. The purpose of making prostate cancer one of testing for men in Tampa Bay every day through early the event was to bring health the more treatable forms of July 23. Each man who gets detection,” said ZERO - The agencies together with cancer. tested will receive two free Project to End Prostate Cancer’s members of the different con- ZERO - The Project to End tickets to a specified Tampa Bay CEO, Skip Lockwood. “We gregations, empowering them Prostate Cancer, will tour the Rays baseball game. This event encourage men across the to take the information back to country this summer for a is just one of many stops across region to come out and get their health ministries. (l-r) Rodrique Rodney, Agnes Rush and director variety of events to raise the country for the Drive tested. This simple 10 minute Some churches referred to their ministry as the church of Midtown Health Council, Carolyn Swanson, awareness of the importance of Against Prostate Cancer, an ini- blood test could save your life.” talk with one of the many vendors at the seminar. nursing ministry but for others the ministry has expanded and the needs of the members fulfill health initiatives. instead of us having one or two encompass body, mind and According to Carolyn agencies we had a showcase of spirit. As a result, the council Swanson, director of the agencies available and the reaches out to a wide range of Midtown Health Council, the churches were excited,” she agencies designed to deal with format was changed to accom- said. all human needs. modate more agencies. “We Anyone interested in being The six churches who only meet four times a year so part of the Midtown Health received FAB Family grants we wanted to have as many Council can contact Carolyn presented displays showcasing agencies available to the Swanson at The Sanderlin how the money helped them churches as possible. So Center, 727-321-9444. Are You The Biggest Loser? Date of Class: 23rd July Join The Challenge! Time: 6 p.m. Location: Countryside Community Park, A Little Friendly Competition 2640 Sabal Spring Dr. Clearwater May Be Just The Ticket! Phone: 727-330-7402 Class size is limited, so call now and reserve your spot. 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HEALTH people usually seen. She knows most of them and their medical con- Zetas Hold continued from front page ditions. When one of the regulars said Demetrius Burns, self pro- CALENDAR cannot be found she inquires and claimed community leader under the Successful Blue learns she is at home sick. The tree. “Sandra and the doctor taught others encourage Grosvenor to me how to take blood pressures and OF EVENTS make a house call and she does. Revue I help out.” “When I go to their homes I say it is Burns is the president of the An audience of parents and Wilson. Pearlette performers your neighborhood nurse and Courtesy of community club under the tree and supporters waited in the audito- were Zaire Mohead, Joanna they always open the door and collects a few dollars from those rium of the Royal Theatre for Miller, Olivia Bleechington, sometimes I am the only person they who have it, is overseer of the the curtain to rise. Four young and Mariah Mickens. Mr. have seen that day.” community garden and also holds ladies were vying for the Torian Richardson, a member Her enthusiasm and determina- down a job in the corner store next opportunity to be crowned of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity tion to make a difference earned her door to the tree. “Sometimes people “Miss Blue Revue”. and Zeta member, Nicole an opportunity to speak at the need help paying a bill or buying Each of the contestants Johnson, were exceptional as National Association of Black food; we use the money we collect to provided a portfolio with points the Master and Mistress of cer- Nurses conference a few years ago. help them out,” Burns shared. for specific categories. Added emonies. “I couldn’t believe how Friday, July 17 - Jazz at the MFA - Stolen Idols, Museum of It is this type of community to those points were points The purpose of the event is attentive everyone was at the confer- Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr. N.E. 6 p.m. Summer Jazz series activism and community concern earned that evening for talent to showcase the talents and ence when I told them about our invites you to enjoy music from some of the most eclectic George B. Ayittey, an African author, and evening gown presenta- accomplishments of the youth field work and when they gave me a bands in the bay area. www.fine-arts.org or 727-896-2667. wrote about in “The End to African tions. Shaniquia Johnson after they have participated in standing ovation at the end I couldn’t Socialism.” Africans created their seemed surprised to hear her activities of a cultural, educa- believe it,” she said laughing. Saturday, July 18 - Clothes Giveaway, A Touch of God own form of governing when there name called as the winner, but tional, and inspirational nature “I told them how we teach Ministries, 2997 Tyrone Blvd. 8:30 a.m. to noon. Clothing was none. “The fact is Africans had the look of surprise turned to for a period of time. Youth consist of gently used and some new clothes and shoes for people the signs of stroke, and how their own indigenous system of gov- joy. She held the audience advisors commit time and those in need from our local community. www.atouchofgod- to modify their diet and the impor- ernment. They sat under a tree and spellbound as she recited Maya resources to provide these ministries.org or 727-824-7741. Donations are accepted. tance of seeing a healthcare profes- talked about issues affecting the Angelou’s, “Phenomenal opportunities according to a sional. I told them I want people to community. Chancellor Williams, Woman,” as her talent act. national youth program of Zeta Thursday, July 23 - Teen Catalina Marketing Game know it is not normal for a 21-year- an African-American was highly Resplendent in gowns in Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. During Extravaganza, Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N. This event is old to have an elevated blood impressed by the Mossi indigenous various shades of blue, the the school year, the youth the largest indoor game showcase of the summer. Inside pressure. I shared with them that activities include: inflatable Battle Bots, inflatable slides, system in northern Ghana: “Their young ladies were escorted to spent time together doing many people say they are afraid to joust, Bouncy Boxing, Pong, large screen Wii video games political system, highly democratic, the stage by fathers or other community activities, writing go to hospitals because so many of and much more. Additional outside activities include: 3 on 3 was unsurpassed by any state relatives. First runner up was essays, attending workshops their friends never make it out,” Basketball Tournament with prizes, skateboard park ramps, anywhere in the world. That system Michelle Exume’; second and conferences, studying, and Grosvenor shared. quad racing course, carnival games area and rock climbing was developed by Africans.” He runner up Lakeira Seay; and learning life skills. Community As with any organization the wall. Must wear shoes for the rock wall. Concessions on may have been overly effusive in his third runner up DeShawna service projects included a visit needs exceed the funding. Sandra is sale. Open for all teens in completed grades 6-12. Bring your praise. But the fact is Africans had Seay. All of the Miss Blue to the Ronald McDonald hoping to get additional funding so friends. For organization rates call 727-892-5060. their own indigenous system of gov- Revue contestants are members House, the March of Dimes she can offer bus passes and more ernment. They sat under a tree and of the Zeta Archonette Club. Walk, a nursing home visit, and hygiene items when she goes into talked about issues affecting the Zeta’s elementary and a canned goods drive as a the field. Iuliucci’s portrait of James community.” middle school aged youth group. CONTEST “We are always looking for Weldon Johnson will be The inclusiveness Ayittey wrote groups performed a praise Advisors are Alma Bell funding to purchase additional continued from front page displayed in the lobby of the about is displayed in the way St. dance to Yolanda Adams’song, and Jacqulin Williams for the medical supplies. We’d also like to tion was displayed, and copies Johnson Branch Library, Petersburg under the tree citizens “The Battle Is Not Yours.” Pearlettes; Daphne Miller and expand our referral efforts, but for of Mother Night distributed. located at 1059 18th Avenue care for one another. Everyone plays DeJanique Burden gave the Brandie Macon for the right now we will do what we can Afterwards everyone enjoyed South. A plaque will provide a part and is encouraged to do so. invocation; Eboni Evans gave Amicettes; and Emma Cavin with what we have for the people in refreshments and discussed the background information about St. Claire Grosvenor, Sandra’s the welcome, and Breanna and Latasha Seay for the this community. My husband and I legacy of Johnson and Johnson, the Friends, as well as husband, is not always able to Latimore gave the occasion. Archonettes. Charese Mack have been so blessed we have no upcoming events for the library. the name of the artist. accompany his wife under the tree, Other performers included McNair is the Youth Advisors choice but to give back,” said but said he never worries because Amicettes Omani Bleechington, Chairperson, and Lisa Wilson Grosvenor. As she is talking a 14- he’s met the people. “I didn’t want Briana Macon, Ezra Mohead, is the president of the St. year-old walks up and asks her if she the people under the tree to know we Danielle Russell, Nya Wilson, Petersburg chapter of Zeta Phi can help him in anyway. He shares Thank You were married because I didn’t want it Jordan Mack-McNair, Jamia Beta Sorority. that he is a run away and has no to hinder how they interact with my Washington, and Yasmin where to go. Grosvenor walks away wife. The more they can be them- with the young man to determine selves with her the more open they how she can help. will be,” he said. Anyone interested in helping Sandra’s big smile and West or donating can contact Sandra Pet Of The Week Indies accent captivates as she works Grosvenor at 727 744-4130 or email Sister Gussie Shelby the crowd under the tree, inquiring and family would like to thank at [email protected]. guitar. Roll is the lead vocalist the community, about health concerns or looking for of the two cat duo and meows elected officials, kitty cat melodies and dreams INTENT TO FILE INTENT TO FILE Min. Watson Haynes, FICTITIOUS NAME FICTITIOUS NAME of being one of Gladys Pastor Rickey Houston TRILLION ENTERPRISES, INC. TRILLION ENTERPRISES, INC. Knight’s Pips. These brothers and the entire Bethel nd Located at 1311 22nd Street South Located at 1311 22 Street South Metropolitan M.B. Church St.Petersburg, FL 33712 have lived together all their St.Petersburg, FL 33712 family for your love Is registering with the Secretary of State lives and would love to be Is registering with the Secretary of State and support of the in intent to file a fictitious name, in intent to file a fictitious name, D.B.A. adopted into the same forever 100-year birthday celebration. 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Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church

Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Prayer Line, 727-321-9645. invitation to female teens and women Church “God’s House in the City” The Pastor’s Esteem Ministry as to experience, enjoy, and indulge the under the leadership of our soldier of well as the church family are “Goodness of God Annual Women the cross, and drum major for justice, anxiously awaiting the 5th Retreat, Saturday, Aug, 15, 8:30 a.m. Dr Rickey L. Houston, extend an invi- Anniversary celebration of Pastor – 3:30 p.m. Mark your calendar and tation to the community to join us as Rickey L. Houston. The anniversary join us for this annual event. For we communicate Gods’Word at 10:00 service will be observed Sunday, July information please call the church am worship service Sunday, Sunday 26, at 10 a.m. Dr. Samuel Maxwell, office, 727-327-0554. School at 9:00 am and Bible Study pastor of First Baptist Church Seeking Wisdom from the and Teen Summit Wednesday Progress Village will be the guest Almighty Divine in 2009. Proverbs evening, at 7:00. We also encourage preacher for the occasion. 3:13, 9:10-11 James 1:5. the community to make use of our The Women’s Ministry extends an

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

Ella Lou Gordon Annie J. Warren Maxine Whitaker “One Lord, One Faith, One angry, do not let your anger lead you entire Friendship Missionary Baptist Baptism, One Church” into sin, and do not stay angry all day. Church Family extends a cordial Coping with Conflict, Philippians Don’t give the devil a chance” (Eph welcome to each of you. Sister Ella Lou Gordon was Annie J. Warren was born Maxine Whitaker was born 2:3. Question- I hate dealing with 4:26-27 Gnt). Weekly Activities born on June 26, 1932 in Burke June 28, 1923, in Edgefield, on March 18, 1933 in Cairo, conflict, but when I avoid it, it just You may not like this, but the Weekly Meditation on WRXB at County, Georgia to the late Ned South Carolina to late Deacon Georgia to the late Mrs. Fannie seems to get worse. What does the solution to resolving conflict is con- 6:45 a.m. Tune in to hear Dr. John A. Bible say about staying out of frontation. You don’t have to confront Evans, Sr. Howard and Maedell Jones. She and Mrs. Waldo (Sophia Barnes) Mae Fordam (Doll). She departed Conflict? Answer: There is no way to in anger; in fact, you shouldn’t Wednesday Noon Day Bible departed this life on July 10, Morgan. She departed this life this life on July 1, 2009. stay out of conflict; in this life, it’s confront anyone in anger. Lovingly Study; 6:30 p.m., Intercessory Prayer; 2009. Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Those left to cherish her going to happen. And, as you’ve go to the person and, speaking the 7:00 Evening Bible Study. Those left to cherish her Menorah manor Nursing Center. memories include: four already learned when you ignore truth in love, deal with the problem Please visit our website at memories include: one daughter, Those left to cherish her daughters, Bernadette Manning conflict, it just festers and gets bigger. immediately. www.fmbctheship.org. E:Mail: Helen Gordon of Tampa, FL; four memories include: her husband, (Kenneth), Deborah Johnson, You have to deal with it quickly Dr. John A. Evans, Sr., God’s [email protected]. Phone: 727- the apostle Paul says, “If you become anointed and appointed leader and the 906-8300. sons, Robert Lee Gordon, Sr. Wallace Warren; two sons, Ellis Patricia Whitaker and Theresa (Valorie), Larry Gordon, Charles E. Jordan and Donald Jordan; two Flowers; two sons, Otis Bernard Gordon and Calvin Gordon all of sisters, Mildred Springs and Rose and Terry Whitaker; nine grand- St. Petersburg; 16 grandchildren, Bethea; eight grandchildren; children, seven great grandchil- Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary 35 great-grandchildren; and a three great grandchildren; and a dren, one aunt, Sallie Johnson; host of nieces, nephews, other host of nieces, nephews, other daughter-in-law, Ernestine relatives and friends. relatives and loving friends. Brinson; cousins and a host of Baptist Church MCRAE FUNERAL HOME CREAL FUNERAL HOME other family members and friends. “Impact the World by Equipping Meetings are held every Tuesday BIBLE STUDY Believers to Reach the Lost with the evening at 6 at 1906 at 9th Ave. S. The Everyone is welcome, as we learn MCRAE FUNERAL HOME Gospel of Jesus Christ” third Tuesday of each month is the word of God, during our evening C.AR.E. (Choosing Addiction earmarked to assist young adults (16- Bible Recovery Efforts) 25) on their personal road to recovery. Study. Rejoice in our evening C.A.R.E. is a faith based support FMI call Rev. Keith or Jewel Murphy Prayer Meeting from 6-6:30 p.m., group for substance abuse. It merges 894-2595 followed by our dynamic Bible Study practical wisdom, with effective ways MID-WEEK DEVOTION 6:30-7:30 every Wednesday evening. to master the traditional 12-step The community is invited to join Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary program, which also acknowledges us for Mid-Week Devotion held every Baptist Church is located at 955 20th the Lord Jesus Christ as the first Wednesday, from Noon to 12:30, in Street South; Phone: 727-894-4311. and foremost highest power. the main sanctuary.

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

“ONE BODY, ONE SPIRIT, Prayer Service and Bible Study (For further information, call 727- ONE HOPE” are held Wednesday evenings. Prayer 896-5228) Our Esteemed Pastor, Reverend begins at 6:30 and Bible Study begins July 18 Annual Church Picnic, Carlos L. Senior and the New Hope at 7:30. You are invited to study the Lake Vista Recreation and Park, 11 Church family invite you to study and Word of God with us. The Adult a.m. – 3 p.m. Creal Funeral IN worship with us whenever our doors classes for the 3rd quarter will Aug. 15 Community Health Fair are open. See the ad for times of complete the study in Proverbs. Youth and Giveaway Home MEMORIAM worship. Bible Study: “What’s Up With The Aug. 22 Ha! Ha! Hope Show 1940 7th Avenue South MIDWEEK P.U.S.H. Word” “No service for Christ goes (Prayer + Understanding = UPCOMING EVENTS unnoticed by Him.” St. Petersburg, Florida Spiritual Healing) “GO TELL IT” (727) 896-2602 Serving the community since 1950 St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church State Approved Pre-Funeral Arrangement Plan The St. Mark Missionary Baptist men at the church 8 a.m. further details Church, under the leadership of its July 19 Church Outing to New DESTINATION GRADUATION: Burial Service • Funeral Service dynamic, spirited, man of God, the Congregation Church for Men of St. Wednesdays - 6:-7:30 p.m. all Cremation Service • Shipping Service Reverend Brian K. Brown, its official Mark only- “Men in Black” Program Ages: Reading Specialist; Free staff of Deacons and Trustees, and the at 3:00 p.m. computer class for children and youth. entire congregation of St. Mark, July 20-24 State Convention and In addition, there is tutorial assistance Robert Creal, Sr., LFD extends to the community at large, its Youth Congress in Lakeland. for Math (Algebra and Geometry) and wishes that there would be an over- July 26 “A Taste of Health” Senior Focus for all High School flowing of God’s blessings upon their Sponsored by the Health Care Seniors (FCAT, ACT/SAT); assistance God Love lives. St. Mark is grounded in a Christ- Ministry. with college applications, essay and centered doctrine that has as its central Coming in August 2009 financial aid/scholarships. “It’s all taken care of” In Memory Of theme, a belief that we are a haven of August 14-15 - 2009 Women’s St. Mark Technology Lab: the St. Elizabeth hope, help, and healing for a world Conference - “Perfecting the Mark Computer Lab will be open and These were the words that hungering for and thirsting after the Sisterhood through Partnership” available for classes for elementary brought calm to me when my Aiknes-Henderson enlightened word of God. At St. Mark, Keynote Speaker Rev. Brian K. students on Monday (6-8:00 p.m.), family member passed away. we are Christians willing to work and Brown: Presenting the Gospel Tuesday and Thursday (5-6:00 p.m.) You’re gone but you will partner in unity, praising God for His According to the Color Purple. We are and Wednesday (5-6:00 p.m. and 6:30- She had already taken care never be forgotten. Missing awesome gift, His son Jesus Christ. inviting the community at large to join 7:30 p.m.) evenings. of her funeral and burial Upcoming Events for July 2009 us for this spirit-filled event. Contact you always as you spend July 18 General Clean up day for the church office at 727-321-6631 for expenses three years ago. your first birthday home We just placed one call to with the Lord. See you when McRae Funeral Home and I get there. Church News due by 4:00 p.m. on Monday of each week. found out that not only was the funeral paid for – it was From your husband, at prices that were in effect Mr. W.C. Henderson, family at the time she made the and friends. May God bless arrangements. What a and keep you always. Yield! It Could savings – What a peace of Forever missing you, mind. God Bless. Be Your Emergency

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THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009 7 ENTERTAINMENT BLACK HISTORY “Celebrating Our History Is An EverydaySource: Thing” Wikipedia Free Library Arthur Ashe

to the United States Davis Cup sional. In 1970, Ashe won his team. second Grand Slam singles title In 1965, Ashe won the at the Australian Open. National Collegiate Athletic In 1975, Ashe won Association (NCAA) singles Wimbledon, unexpectedly title and contributed to UCLA's defeating Jimmy Connors in the winning the team NCAA tennis final. He played for several Catching Up With championship. While at UCLA, more years, but after being Ashe was initiated as a member slowed by heart surgery in 1979, of the Upsilon chapter of Kappa Ashe retired in 1980. The Real “A” Train! Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. (July Alpha Psi fraternity. Ashe remains the only 10, 1943 – February 6, 1993) In 1968, Ashe won the African-American player ever to In last week’s issue, I positions such as, “Day Dream” In 1946, Strayhorn received was a professional tennis player, United States Amateur win the men's singles at reported that the jazz tune “Take and “Something to Live For” the Esquire Silver Award for out- born and raised in Richmond, Championships and the Wimbledon, the US Open, or the A Train” was jointly were “registered” as Ellington standing arranger. In 1964, he VA. During his career, he won inaugural US Open and aided Australian Open. He is one of composed by Duke Ellington and Strayhorn tunes; not so. was diagnosed with cancer of three Grand Slam titles, putting the U.S. Davis Cup team to only two men of black African and his partner Billy Strayhorn, Consequently, throughout the the esophagus, aggravated by him among the best ever from victory. He is the only player to ancestry to win a Grand Slam and that it is considered to be the years, Strayhorn remained in the years of smoking and drinking. the U.S. Ashe, an African- have won both of these amateur singles title (the other being one tune that’s requested mostly. Duke’s shadow. Incredibly, Strayhorn turned American, is also remembered and open national champi- France's Yannick Noah, who Well, I have a retraction to make. Strayhorn was born in over his final composition for his efforts to further social onships in the same year. won the French Open in 1983). First, it remains true that it’s the Dayton, Ohio in 1915. Strayhorn “Blood Count” to Ellington causes. Concerned that tennis profes- In his 1979 autobiography, one tune that’s requested mostly was a child prodigy. He actually while in the hospital. Strayhorn Ashe was coached by sionals were not receiving Jack Kramer, the long-time by audiences; however, the tune first started playing the piano passed away in May 1967. Soon Ronald Charity, and later winnings commensurate with tennis promoter and great player itself, “Take the A Train” was when he grew tall enough to after Strayhorn’s death, the Duke coached by Walter Johnson. the sport's growing popularity, himself, ranked Ashe as one of singularly composed by Billy reach the keys. When he became responded with a recording of Tired of having to travel great Ashe supported formation the 21 best players of all time. Strayhorn, and is copyrighted older he took piano lessons. He what the critics cite as one of his distances to play caucasian of the Association of Tennis After his retirement, Ashe only to him. It was the Ellington played everyday and sometimes greatest works, and the best youths in segregated Richmond, Professionals. That year would took on many new tasks, Band that popularized the song became so immersed in his introduction to Strayhorn’s Ashe accepted an offer from a prove even more momentous for including writing for Time by using it as their theme song. playing that he would be tardy work, (a collection consisting Saint Louis, tennis official to Ashe when he was denied a visa magazine, commentating for It’s surprising that more of with his other responsibilities. entirely of Strayhorn’s composi- move there and attend Sumner by the South African govern- ABC Sports, founding the you jazz enthusiasts did not His father enrolled him in the tions) titled “And His Mother High School. Young Ashe was ment, thereby keeping him out National Junior Tennis League, catch my mistake. John Lamb, Pittsburgh Musical Institution. It Called Him Bill.” recognized by Sports Illustrated of the South African Open. Ashe and serving as captain of the my friend and former bassist was there that Strayhorn studied Some considered him to be a for his playing. used this denial to publicize U.S. Davis Cup team. In 1983, with the Ellington Band was out classical music and acquired musical genius; William Ashe was awarded a tennis South Africa's apartheid Ashe underwent a second heart of town, so probably did not get more classical training than most Thomas Strayhorn was beyond a scholarship to the University policies. In the media, Ashe surgery. He was elected to the to read the article. However, I other jazz musicians of his day. doubt an extraordinarily gifted of California, Los Angeles called for South Africa to be International Tennis Hall of know I’ll have some answering It was sometime in 1938 when composer, arranger, pianist, and (UCLA) in 1963. That same expelled from the professional Fame in 1985. He also founded to do the next time we meet. the Ellington Band stopped in good friend. A scholarship fund year, Ashe became the first tennis circuit. the Arthur Ashe Foundation for Nevertheless, my mistake gave Pittsburgh during a gig was established in his name by African-American ever selected In 1969, Ashe turned profes- the Defeat of AIDS. me an excellent reason to report Strayhorn met the Duke. At the Duke Ellington at the Julliard to you more about Mr. age of twenty-two Strayhorn School of Music. Remarkably, Strayhorn. joined Ellington’s band as an Strayhorn led an extremely pro- Back in the early 1950s at arranger, composer, occasional ductive life, touring the world Jelly Roll Morton Howard University, I began to pianist and collaborator. Can you with the Ellington Band, and for Critic Scott Yanow writes that boogie woogie. Morton often learn more about jazz and was believe it…it’s reported that the a short while, resided in Paris. "Morton did himself a lot of played the melody of a tune with introduced to the works of Billy arrangement was done without Internationally his music is harm posthumously by exagger- his right thumb, while sounding Strayhorn and his affiliation with benefit of any kind of contract or known and honored, and has ating his worth yet Morton's a harmony above these notes the Duke. Today, musicians and verbal agreement? been translated into French and accomplishments as an early with other fingers of the right jazz fans like you and I are aware Strayhorn was extremely Swedish. In addition, Strayhorn’s innovator are so vast that he did hand. This added a rustic or of Strayhorn’s classic jazz con- influential to many people that own music is finally becoming not really need to stretch the "out-of-tune" sound (due to the tributions such as “Lush Life” he connected with, but never did more and more acknowledged truth." Morton was the first playing of a diminished 5th and “Lotus Blossom.” However, his accomplishments go to his right here in the United States. serious composer of jazz, above the melody). This may in spite of his genius and huge head. Throughout his life he Remember to “Keep Jazz naming and popularizing the so- still be recognized as belonging contribution to Ellington’s remained as modest and humble Alive” by “Supporting Live called "Spanish Tinge" of exotic to New Orleans. Morton also musical history, he remained in as ever. Little has been said Jazz!” rhythms and penning such walked in major and minor the shadow of his colleague, col- about Strayhorn’s coaching Jazz fans - do you have any Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" standards as "Wolverine Blues", sixths in the bass, instead of laborator and friend. Little did I efforts with Lena Horne in feedback? I would like to hear from Morton (October 20, 1890 – "Black Bottom Stomp", and tenths or octaves. He played know until after researching the classical music. This was done YOU! You may visit my website July 10, 1941) was an American "Buddy Boldens Blues.” basic swing rhythms in both the history of Strayhorn that collab- to broaden Horne’s knowledge at: rickgeesjazzjamm.com or email ragtime pianist, bandleader and Morton's piano style was left and right hand. oration between him and the of the classics and improve her me at JazzJamm@aolcom. You composer. formed from early ragtime and Two Broadway shows have Duke, on tunes such as “Satin style of singing. In addition, may also mail your letters to Rick Widely recognized as a "shout," which also evolved sep- featured his music, Jelly Roll Doll” and “C-Jam Blues” were Strayhorn was involved in a Gee’s Jazz Jamm, c/o The Weekly pivotal figure in early jazz, arately into the New York school and Jelly's Last Jam. The first listed only under Duke’s name. multitude of musical projects, Challenger, 2500 ML King St., S., Morton claimed, in self-promo- of stride piano. Morton's draws heavily on Morton's own In addition, there are several such as composing the score for St. Petersburg, FL 33705. tional hyperbole, to have playing, however, was also close words and stories from the instances where Strayhorn com- the film “Anatomy of a Murder.” invented jazz outright in 1902. to barrelhouse, which produced Library of Congress interviews.

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NFL contracts. to Cassel. stringer Tyler Thigpen and had to According to the source, “I go out there each and adjust to a spread offense to North Alabama Cassel will earn $15 million in every day with that focus that I'm accommodate his specific talk about. 2009, in accordance with the the starter,” Cassel said during a abilities. Bobby Bowden's 382 wins franchise tender he originally June minicamp. “Competition Trapped on the bench behind is one shy of Penn State's signed with the New England brings out the best in everybody.” Heisman Trophy winners Carson Paterno as major college Patriots before he was traded to The signing will come as Palmer and Matt Leinart at USC football's winningest coach. the Chiefs this offseason. welcome news to Cassel's new and then unable to unseat Super The university is appealing the “We are excited to be able to coaches and teammates. Amiable Bowl MVP Brady in New NCAA penalties that would reach a long-term agreement for and hardworking, he appeared to England, Cassel seemed destined vacate 14 of those wins for an Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City win over everyone at minicamp. to be a backup all his life. But academic cheating scandal and Chief for many years to come,” “I think he's got some unique after Brady was helped off the Terry Bowden effectively push the elder Clark Hunt, the Chiefs' owner leadership qualities,” Haley said field last September, Cassel Bowden out of the running. and board chairman, said in a last month. “I think his seized the opportunity he'd been BY JOHN ZENOR Matt Cassel Tommy Bowden resigned statement released by the team. teammates like him and have waiting for since high school. last October after a Clemson (AP) - The Kansas City “His proven leadership on and respect for him. I think he's doing In his only sustained action Terry Bowden can't resist a team picked to win the Atlantic Chiefs haven't officially named off the field will be a tremendous a pretty good job on the field, too. since his teens, Cassel completed good story line after years of Coast Conference struggled Matt Cassel their starting quarter- asset to the organization.” He's doing everything that I'm 327 of 516 passes for 3,693 yards manning broadcast booths, following an opening rout by back, but there can be no doubt A lifelong backup until Tom asking him, that our coaches are and 21 touchdown passes with 11 even when it comes to family Alabama, Terry's former rival. now. Brady went down with a season- asking him to do. I don't have one interceptions last season. get-togethers. Terry hasn't coached since After praising his leadership ending knee injury last single complaint how he's Chiefs general manager Scott Terry and Jeff Bowden abruptly resigning on the eve of and work ethic through spring September, Cassel was obtained carrying himself.” Pioli, who had been Bill have returned to coaching at a game in 1998 after a 1-5 start, workouts, the Chiefs announced by the Chiefs from the Patriots After one workout, wide Belichick's assistant in New North Alabama just as brother working in broadcasting since Tuesday they had signed Cassel during the offseason, along with receiver Devard Darling declared England, engineered the trade Tommy has exited the profes- then. He had won his first 20 to a multiyear contract. linebacker Mike Vrabel. Cassel, a Cassel “a breath of fresh air.” after the Patriots became sion at least for the time being. games for the Tigers. The Chiefs didn't disclose former seventh-round draft pick, “He has a lot of swagger, a lot convinced that Brady would fully Patriarch Bobby is potentially Jeff Bowden, the youngest terms of the deal, but NFL led New England to an 11-5 of confidence. It's good for us,” recover from his knee operation. faced with the biggest losses of son, is now North Alabama's Network's Jason La Canfora, record last season. Darling said. “We trust in him “Since Matt arrived in his career: The NCAA's associate head coach. He citing a league source, reports New Chiefs coach Todd that he's going to go out there and Kansas City, he has embraced the vacation of 14 Florida State resigned as Florida State's that Cassel received a six-year Haley, who's taking over for lead us all the way.” team and the community,” Pioli victories that would push him offensive coordinator after the contract worth over $60 million, Herm Edwards after a 2-14 Unsettled quarterback play said in the statement released by well back of Joe Paterno in the 2006 season. with $28 million guaranteed. The season, refused to name a starter was a big factor in Kansas City's the team. “His work ethic, his race to become college On the flip side, Terry, deal is worth $40.5 million over at any position during offseason franchise-worst, two-win finish ability and competitive presence football's winningest coach. Bobby and Tommy all had the first three years, which puts workouts. But it was obvious to last season. Early in the season, is what we expect from our Amid that backdrop, the perfect seasons as major college Cassel in the upper echelon of everyone that the team belonged the Chiefs were down to third- players.” coaching clan will gather Tuesday in Florence, Ala., to head coaches. raise money for North Those up-and-down careers Alabama's athletic program and will figure heavily into the Selig Rejects Accusation Of Collusion treat fans to their own recipes Bowdens' talks. for success and handling “Maybe the biggest adversity. Terry Bowden also message is just because you counting,” he said. 2010 schedule, struck a more teams said they were taking a knows how to draw a media have success doesn't guarantee Jeff Borris, an agent whose cautious note. less aggressive approach to free crowd, saying the coaches will you're not going to face clients include Barry Bonds, “The new market will be agents because of the recession. field “questions on all topics.” adversity, that you're not going Brian Fuentes and Jason what it's going to be,” he said. Teams cut payroll for their “They're going to have to to have tough times,” Terry Isringhausen, said a day earlier: The union filed collusion active rosters and disabled lists talk about UNA football a little Bowden said. “It's a message “There's a general level of grievances following the 1985, by $47 million from Opening bit,” he said. that I think we're excited to tell. suspicion in the air.” 1986 and 1987 seasons. After Day in 2008 to the first day of Bobby & sons will take a “We're not rock stars. We're The decision on whether to arbitrators ruled in the union's this season, according to an break from the family business just kind of football coaches go ahead with a grievance will favor, management agreed to a analysis by The Associated to host a prayer breakfast, that have tried to follow some be one of the first major $280 million settlement. Press. lessons my father taught us in Bud Selig receptions, and separate decisions for the players' associ- A triple-damages provision “I think the clubs uniformly seminars for teenagers and his six decades as a head ation since Fehr announced his was inserted into the sport's felt they were taking the adults. They'll have plenty to coach.” ST. LOUIS (AP) - Baseball pending retirement last month labor contract in 1990. As part of momentum of a national event commissioner Bud Selig denies and its executive board recom- the latest collective bargaining that being the economy and sug- that teams conspired against free mended Weiner, the union's agreement in 2006, players and gesting that that was going to agents after the 2008 season. general counsel, for the top job. owners settled potential claims have an impact on their Rockets Get Rights As Michael Weiner prepares “The investigation is that management may have revenues,” agent Scott Boras to take over from Donald Fehr as ongoing but not complete conspired against free agents said. “I think they were attempt- head of the players' association, because of things to review,” following the 2002 and 2003 ing to leverage that into a belief To Andersen several agents said they are Weiner said Monday before the seasons. The settlement, made structure that the value of ATLANTA (AP) - The his left foot. pushing the union to file a All-Star Home Run Derby. with no admission of guilt, players has gone down because Atlanta Hawks traded the rights Andersen averaged 11.1 collusion grievance against “We've had some discussions called for a lump-sum $12 there's a perception that baseball to forward-center David points and 4.1 rebounds to help teams over their behavior during with the commissioner's office. million payment from money will suffer because of the Andersen to the Houston FC Barcelona win the 2008-09 the free-agent market last I'll know more I think by the end already earmarked for players to economy. After experiencing the Rockets Tuesday, for an undis- Spanish National Championship winter. of the month.” settle unfiled claims of collusive biggest blow of the economy in closed second-round draft choice, and a berth in the Euroleague “That's fine. They're entitled Halfway through the season, activity along with other the fall of 2008, we know that cash and future considerations. Final Four. to their opinion,” Selig said agents are also worried about pending grievances. baseball has stood its ground The 6-foot-11 Andersen was “David has been a winner Tuesday at a meeting of the collusion because no major Some agents have said the and still has an extraordinary a second-round draft choice of with every team he has played Baseball Writers' Association of players eligible for free agency union should have been more revenue base.” the Hawks in 2002. He has spent for in Europe,” Rockets general America. "Given the world we have agreed to contract exten- aggressive and more public in Still, the average salary was his professional career in his manager Daryl Morey said. “He live in and what's happened in sions. pursuing those claims. $3.2 million at the start of this native Australia and in Europe, is a very well-rounded player the last 18 months, I think this is “There are too many things Rob Manfred, Major League season. most recently in the Spanish who possesses good offensive one sport where I can't even that need to be explained,” said Baseball's executive vice “Some of us, let me be as League with FC Barcelona. skills and a very good shooting fathom that anybody could think Seth Levinson, who represented president of labor relations, said blunt as I can be, have to live in The Rockets have been touch for a big man.” that.” nearly a dozen free agents no improper conduct occurred. the real world, not in some scrambling to find a center since Andersen played for “Player compensation hasn't following the 2008 season. “In “The free-agent market make-believe little scenario that the team announced last month Australia in the 2004 and 2008 gone down. We have many clubs my experience, there are no proceeded in a manner that was doesn't exist. And I mean that that Yao Ming was out indefi- Olympics. struggling, and even those that coincidences in a monopoly.” completely consistent with the very, very sincerely,” Selig said. nitely with a hairline fracture in have done remarkably well, Weiner, who will take over requirements of the basic “They can say whatever they remember, are very aggressive from Fehr between the end of agreement,” he said. want to say. I wouldn't even in their marketing and their dis- this season and the start of the During the offseason, some waste my time reacting to that.” Woman To Chair Boozer Expects Trade From Jazz DIII Football

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - agreed to work out a trade that market. 410 games with the Jazz. He was Committee Carlos Boozer doesn't expect to was beneficial for them and bene- The Jazz already appear limited to 37 games last season, be playing for the Utah Jazz this ficial for my family and me. So headed above the luxury tax due largely to an injury that GLASSBORO, NJ (AP) fall, becoming only the second season. with that being said I'm gonna be threshold, especially if they required surgery on his left knee Rowan University athletic woman to serve on the Just two weeks ago, Boozer traded relatively soon or in good match Portland's four-year, $32 in January. director Joy Solomen has been committee. The first was Debra opted to remain with the Jazz for time.” million including $10.3 million “I've had a couple of spells, selected to chair the NCAA Warren from Chowan College the final year of his contract. But Jazz general manager Kevin up front offer to restricted free injuries that I can't control but my Division III Football in 2003-04. the two-time All-Star told a O'Connor did not return messages agent Paul Millsap. Utah has until body feels 100 percent,” Boozer Committee. She is the first The football committee is Chicago radio station Tuesday he seeking comment Tuesday. the end of the week to decide told WMVP. “I'm healthy and woman to hold the position. responsible for evaluating expects the Jazz to trade him. Boozer had an option to void whether to keep Millsap. doing really well. I'm looking Solomen was chosen by the teams throughout the season, “The Jazz told me they want the final year of his contract, but Boozer has averaged 19 forward to next season so much to members of the committee and assisting with the selection of to go in a different direction and I decided on the final day to stay points and 10 rebounds since prove to everybody that I can play was approved by the NCAA teams and the creation of the respect their decision,” Boozer with the Jazz for the guaranteed Utah signed him as a restricted through the whole season and at Championships Committee. national championship bracket said Tuesday during an interview $12.7 million rather than risk free agent five years ago, but has the same time to dominate again, She started a four-year term and assigning crews of officials with WMVP. “We mutually losing money in a tight free-agent only played in 276 of a possible so I'm looking forward to it.” as a committee member last to work playoff games. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009 9 STATE NEWS NATIONAL NEWS Report: Florida Child-Welfare Black Bloggers Learn How To Workers Falsified Data Live Well By Doing Good

RECEIVED BY Hardee County caseworker lied of America recommends that BY AMINAH HANAN lack of diversity at other confer- for Traditional Media”. NEWSFINDER FROM AP about making home visits. social workers handle no more ences. Blogging While Brown, “Bloggerpreneurs” culminated - Two Hernando County than 15 foster children’s cases (NNPA) - The second annual which took place on June 19-20, the conference and featured ORLANDO (AP) - More children living with a grandfa- at any one time. DCF does not “Blogging While Brown is like a family reunion for black Angel Laws. Laws started her than 70 Florida child-welfare ther who had been arrested for cap the number of cases its Conference” has been held in bloggers … Our (mainstream) entertainment blog, Concrete workers falsified records in the allegedly abusing his own contractors and employees Chicago with the theme of counterparts make multibillion Loop (www.concreteloop.com), last two years, leaving 14 child. handle, though Judi Spann, the “Living well by doing good.” dollar deals based on their rela- in 2005 for $5 because “main- children in unsafe homes and - A caseworker dropped a agency’s deputy chief of staff, Blog, which is short for weblog, tionships with each other…the stream media was not focusing causing the state Department of girl off at her aunt’s for a told the newspaper that the is defined as a website where net can’t replicate human interac- on black celebrities. She now Children and Families to tem- weekend visit but never statewide average workload writers write about issues on a tion…this is the one time of the makes a quarter of a million porarily lose track of at least six returned, stranding the girl was 14 to 22 foster care cases consistent basis. According to year where we’re all in the room dollars a year blogging. other children, a newspaper there for three or four months. per caseworker. Blogger.com, one of the leading together with people who under- With many traditional media reported Sunday. No child was hurt because Florida overhauled its blog sites, powered by Google. stand what you do… and that’s outlets struggling to keep up with The falsified records of the falsified reports, DCF child-welfare system and Blogs have taken on many what makes you successful is the the fast paced, ever changing included reports about said. But an investigation into began outsourcing much of its different forms and address a relationships you have with other content of the Internet via blogs, mandatory monthly visits with the 2007 death of a neglected child-safety workers after countless number of issues, people.” attendees at the conference see foster children and reports Jacksonville newborn revealed authorities discovered in 2002 including personal, social or The conference gave events like these as a way to about child abuse investiga- that his caseworker had that a Miami foster child, 5- political ones. They can be used bloggers of color an opportunity bridge the gap. “Traditional black tions, according to a review of falsified records in four other year-old Rilya Wilson, had to give a certain perspective to meet and network face to face, media is struggling to catch up … state and county records by the cases. been missing for 15 months about news or entertainment. discuss current issues affecting do they have a strategy for Orlando Sentinel. Caseworkers The number of confirmed without DCF knowledge. Her Blogs can be personal or private them, and learn about the latest attracting our market, the black questioned about their phony falsifications amounts to about caseworker had stopped and ultimately their content is technology that will assist them bloggers audience,” asked paperwork repeatedly com- half a percent of the depart- making face-to-face visits. The determined by its creator. in publishing their blogs. Cheryl Contee one of the plained they had been assigned ment’s total caseload, said John child has never been found. Technorati.com, an Internet The two day conference was creators of Jack and Jill Politics too many children to watch, the Cooper, acting assistant DCF DCF Secretary George search engine for blogs, has kicked off with a Blogger’s Boot (www.jackandjillpoliticscom), a report said. secretary for operations. Sheldon said the agency plans indexed 133 million blogs Camp. The full-day workshop blog that received official press The newspaper said it Half the caseworkers who to police workers more closely. since 2002. According to focused on teaching new credentials for the Democratic found: falsified records in 2007 and Those efforts include hand- Technorati.com the average bloggers how to use the technolo- National Convention. - Police discovered four 2008 were DCF employees, held global-positioning units annual blogger revenue is more gy behind blogging and “the art “Black bloggers represent foster children living in tents in while the others worked for that allow caseworkers to write than $6,000 with the top 1 of blogging”, which included the new leadership of black a yard of a Wildwood house private contractors hired by the up notes in the field _ and percent of bloggers earning social networking, how to build America,” opined Contee. She is with no running water, food or agency to supervise child- confirm that home visits took $200k+. According to Hajj an online community, micro mounting a campaign to get clean clothing, the day after a safety cases. place. Flemings, creator of Brand Camp blogging, and how to drive traffic Oprah to feature black bloggers caseworker reported she had Nearly half were prosecut- Hundreds of the units are University, an estimated 70 to a blog. on her show. She would like inspected the home. ed, according to state and court being tested in Miami, though a percent of internet users read McCauley said, “It’s black bloggers to organize an - A child wound up living records. Almost all were fired dispute over who should blogs. important that black bloggers effort to encourage the talk show with an uncle awaiting trial on or quit. provide software for the system With the blogosphere don’t fall behind when it comes queen to begin having Black child-rape charges after a The Child Welfare League has stalled the effort. growing and expanding daily, to technology … I want to give bloggers on her show as com- bloggers are faced with the people the ability to do whatever mentators on relevant topics. challenge of keeping up with the it is they want to do (with their Contee calls it “bombarding latest trends and technology. That blog) and lack of knowledge in a Oprah with our love.” is where conferences like digital age shouldn’t be a Other presenters at the con- Florida Region Conference Blogging While Brown enter. barrier.” ference included veteran Chicago Attorney Gina McCauley, Day two of the conference journalist Monroe Anderson, Will Be Held At creator of the What About Our was highlighted with workshops Eric Easter Chief of Digital Daughters (www.whataboutour- and panel discussions that Strategy for Johnson Publishing daughters.com) and Michelle included “The Competent Company, and Naoko Florida A&M University Obama Watch (www.michelleoba- Blogger”, “Using the Latest Tech McCracken of Automattic Inc., mawatch.com) blogs stated, “I Tools to Grow Your Blog”, the company behind TALLAHASSEE – The service at the eternal flame on Marriott located at 600 Gaines started the conference because “Netroots in Action”, “Brand WordPress.com. Florida Region has scheduled FAMU’s campus at 8:30 a.m. Street, Tallahassee is the host there was a complaint about the Camp University”, “What’s Next its annual conference for followed by workshops hotel. To make reservations, Saturday, July 25, on Florida beginning at 9:15 a.m. A call 1-800-331-3131 and A&M University’s (FAMU) luncheon is scheduled with request the FAMU Florida campus. The theme for the FAMU President James H. Region Room Block. The reg- Can Skin Color Affect one-day conference is Florida Ammons as the keynote istration fee for the conference Region Game Day in the speaker. Following the is $60. For more information, Summertime. luncheon, a business meeting contact Seabon Dixon, vice Nicotine Addiction? The conference will is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. president of the Florida include a morning-prayer The Residence Inn at the Region at (904) 859-5229. (NNPA) - Higher concentra- To investigate the factors However, the researchers tions of melanin, the color linking tobacco use, nicotine caution that additional studies pigment in skin and hair - may exposure, and skin pigmentation, with larger samples of smokers place darker pigmented smokers the researchers recruited 150 adult with varying levels of skin pig- at increased susceptibility to lethal African-American smokers from mentation will be required to BENJAMIN recalling one woman who Mandela Award for Health and nicotine dependence and tobacco- three sites in inner city Harrisburg, provide a clearer picture of the handed her an envelope with a Human Rights in 1998, and related carcinogens than lighter Pa. during summer 2007. link between skin color and continued from front page $7 donation to help. Pope Benedict XVI awarded being destroyed by Hurricane skinned smokers, according to Participants provided researchers nicotine addiction. Benjamin became the first her the distinguished service scientists. with the average number of ciga- “We also think that studies Katrina, only to burn down black woman and the youngest medal Pro Ecclesia et months later. Benjamin later “We have found that the con- rettes smoked each day and conducted at different times of the doctor elected to the American Pontifice. Her nomination for centration of melanin is directly answered a questionnaire that year and in different geographic told of her patients’ despera- Medical Association’s board. surgeon general requires tion that she rebuild again, related to the number of cigarettes measured nicotine dependence - regions would help avoid seasonal She also received the Nelson Senate confirmation. smoked daily, levels of nicotine known as the Fagerstrom Test of variations such as the effect of dependence, and nicotine Nicotine Dependence (FTND.) tanning during summer,’’ King exposure among African- Researchers also measured the explained. “Additionally, nicotine Americans,’’ said Gary King, smokers’ cotinine levels. Cotinine levels could also be influenced by professor of biobehavioral health is a metabolic by product of factors such as consumption of at Penn State University nicotine that can be used as a alcohol, amount of exercise, diet, King states that previous biomarker for tobacco use. King body fat and stress. Future studies research shows that nicotine has a and colleagues believe that will have to control for these biochemical affinity for melanin. nicotine’s half-life may, along factors as well.’’ Conceivably, this association with tobacco toxicants, be Findings from the study could could result in an accumulation of extended due to the accumulation have potential health implications the addictive agent in melanin- in melanin-containing tissues. for African-American smokers of containing tissues of smokers with Statistical analyses of data on the darker skin who are dispropor- IT’S YOUR CHANCE TO RECEIVE A FREE MAKEOVER, greater amounts of skin pigmenta- three measures of smoking - ciga- tionately burdened with tobacco- tion. rettes per day, FTND score, and related diseases and report greater HAVE SOME FUN, RECEIVE FREE GIFTS & LEARN MORE “The point of the study is that, cotinine levels - along with a host difficulty quitting smoking. ABOUT A PHENOMENAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! if in fact, nicotine does bind to of other variables including age, “One of the questions we melanin, populations with high education and social demograph- want to address is why African- Are you looking for Financial Independence or just a little EXTRA CASH? levels of melanin could indicate ics of the smokers, reveal that Americans have lower quit rates Would you love to spend more time with positive and uplifting people? certain types of smoking behavior, facultative melanin- the total than whites,’’ King said. “This Come out and learn how to BECOME A MORE BEAUTIFUL YOU! dependence, and health outcomes amount of melanin acquired avenue of research may help us that will be different from those in genetically plus the amount from explore that question more defini- Wednesdays 7 - 9 p.m. less pigmented populations,’’ the tanning effect of sunlight - is tively.’’ Fridays 6 - 9 p.m. explained King. “And the significantly linked to the number Previous studies indicate that addiction process may very well of cigarettes smoked per day as even though African-Americans Saturdays 10 - 12:30 p.m. be longer and more severe.’’ well as the FTND score. 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MOUNT PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: (727) 321-7375 “Returning God’s People to the Word of God” Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 a.m. Sunday General Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Communion ...... First Sunday Sunday New Member Orientation...... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...... 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study...... 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Youth Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pastor Clark Wednesday Tutoring ...... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hazley, Sr. Mission Statement Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Rev. Prentiss John Davis, Minister our Savior; and on the profession of our faith. We the people of God returning to God’s & Veronica Davis Word, proclaiming, God’s Will in provoking His love among one another.

Trinity Presbyterian Church First Baptist Institutional 2830 22nd Avenue South Church St. Petersburg, Florida 33712 3144 Third Avenue South YOUR CHURCH 727-327-8590 St. Petersburg, FL Email: [email protected] Phone: 323-7518 COULD BE HERE! Alfonso Woods, [email protected] Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. • Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Call TODAY!! Bible Study – Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. Come Worship With REV. WAYNE G. Holy Communion Every First Sunday the First Baptist Family THOMPSON, PASTOR THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009 11 CHURCH DIRECTORY STST. MARK MISSIONARY BAPTISTBAPTIST CHURCH 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org

Schedule of Services Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. Baptist Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Thursday 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Rev. Brian K. Brown

BETHEL METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3455 - 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Telephone (727) 327-0554 • Fax (727) 327-0240 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bmmbc.org

Sunday Worship Service...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. Teen Summit (Wednesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Bible Study (Wednesday)...... 7:00 p.m.

“God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor

20th Street Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Friendship Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor Missionary Baptist Church 1137 37th Street South 3300 31st Street South 825 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 321-0670 (727) 906-8300 Home: 896-8006 SERVICES www.fmbctheship.org Dr. John A. Evans, Bro. Robert Smith Pastor Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday ...... 7:45 A.M. and 10:45 A.M. Worship A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. “Serving and Saving Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 A.M. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. “Helping and Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Monday Morning Meditation WRXB.....6:45 A.M. Healing” Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Bread of Life; 7 P.M. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Thursday...... 7 P.M. Youth Enrichment “Praying and Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Praising” Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m.

THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Church School: ...... 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 912 3RD AVENUE NORTH- ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33705 Devotion: ...... 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Praise and Worship: ...... 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (727) 822-2089 Morning Worship Service:...... 10:30 a.m. [email protected] Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. BREAKFAST MINISTRY……………..SUNDAY 8:00 A.M. Van service is available by calling: CHURCH SCHOOL ………………………….9:00 A.M. (727) 327-0015 MORNING WORSHIP………………………10:30 A.M. THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: BIBLE STUDY……………………TUESDAY 7:00 P.M. 3940 – 18th AVENUE SOUTH St. Petersburg, Florida YOUTH CHURCH …………… MON & WED 5:30 P.M. REVEREND DAVID L. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Rev. Frank W. AND OROTHY Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday “THERE’S A PLACE FOR YOU IN THE AME CHURCH” D Peterman, Jr. CONNELLY 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pastor

THE CROSSING POINT McCabe United Methodist Church International Foursquare Church 2800 26th Avenue South along with Rev. Sarah H. Edwards, Sr. Pastor and her husband, Minister Edgar Edwards St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Welcomes You to study the Word of God, so that you may be approved by God as one of His Workers Phone: 727-867-5287 • Fax: 727-906-9808 Faith - Family - and Unity in the Community via Christ Jesus is celebrated A Discipleship Making Community 2311 16th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Sunday Worship Services ...... 10:00 a.m. Sundays 10:45 a.m...... Morning Worship Sunday Children Church ...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 8:50 a.m. Sunday 6:30 p.m...... “Who Then Do Men Say You Are” Women’s Bible Study Bible Study (Wednesday) ...... 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays 6:30 p.m...... Midweek Bible Study Rev. I. James Mitchell, Senior Fellowship (2nd Wednesday) . . . .12:30 p.m. Senior Pastor “Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever” -Hebrews 13:8

UNITY CHRISTIAN GREATER MT. ZION AFRICAN METHODIST PISCOPAL HURCH CHURCH E 1045 16th StreetC S., St. Petersburg, FL 33705 “Let All Things Be Done email: [email protected] Website: www.greatermtzioname.org With Charity” Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. Reverend Nathaniel H. Drayton Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ...... 8:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting ...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Vintage Bible Study.....11:00 a.m. - 12 noon Wednesday Bible Study...... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study...... 6:00 p.m. Rev. Clarence Williams, Wednesday Prayer Service ...... 7:00 p.m. Services held at House of Praise and Blessing Pastor 3100 1st Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709 Live Broadcast WRXB (Every Sunday • 8:30 a.m.)Tape Ministry • Bus Ministry (727) 916-0311 Need a tape of a service or transportation – Dial 894-1393 "The church with a heart in the heart of the city"

10th Street Church Of God 207 - 10th Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 898-9407

Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. New Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church Wednesday Night Bible Study.....7:30 p.m. 3001 18th Avenue South • Saint Petersburg, Florida 33712 Phone: (727) 327-9904 • Fax: (727) 322-0409 Church School - 9:30 A.M. • Morning Worship - 11:00 A.M. The church where Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - 7:00 P.M. Rev. Ronald L. Bell what God’s word teaches Worship Service Every Thursday Night after the First Sunday, at 7:00 P.M. Pastor is practiced! 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009