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She has read into a Jacksonville building. It continues as he walks Jacksonville and its ports. Otu0"Cdtcppc"Ejtkuvkpg The Florida Star since it casually throughout the offices with a computer bag on There was not a note that top administrators from the Jcttku"Fcyuqp started in 1951. his shoulder. During the short period, the unknown city were at the airport to greet Air Force One, even Mrs. Dawson was mar- suspect, who appeared as a person very familiar with though The Florida Star posted a picture of the group as rie to the late Robert Warren Dawson for 51 years, his environment and at ease with his performance. The the president arrived. It also showed Congresswoman They had three loving children, Ethel Stewart (Larry), problem, he was not at work, well, not for the compa- Corrine walking down the steps of the plane, in the Sylvia McCant (Donald) and Robert (Bobby) Dawson, ny, he was at work for himself, as he stole 24 laptop rain, voicing to the country’s leader that the city of III (Delois). She has five grandchildren and is a devot- computers. Jacksonville was thrilled to have him visit. ed member of the Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is requesting the Yet, the Florida Star received many pieces of mail and Church where she has served in different ministries for assistance from the public to help identify and locate telephone calls voicing anger that Mr. Brown was not the past 60 years. the laptop thief. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845- available to greet President Barack Obama. Congratulations and Thank you Mrs. Dawson. We all TIPS. Hktuv - Continued on A-3 appreciate you. Vyq"Cttguvgf."Vyq"Uqwijv Ujgtocp"Jgoung{ Wujgt‚u"Uvgr"Uqp"Fkgu"Chvgt"Ceekfgpv Fkgu Kile Glover, the son of kp"Oqpetkgh‚u"Owtfgtu Usher's ex-wife, Tameka Two men have Foster, died on Saturday been arrested and after being hit by a water- two others are craft on July 6 while swim- sought regarding ming n Lake Lanier, which the shooting death is 40 miles northeast of of Antonio Mosley, Atlanta. 22, Tuesday night. A helicopter airlifted him Tkejctf"Rgtuqp"KKK"cpf"Okngu Antonio was shot to a hospital, but he was OeEjtkuvqp"Lt0 and killed at the Sherman Hemsley, the listed as brain dead. His Moncrief Village actor who made the iras- insurance ran out and the Apartments. cible, bigoted George life support system was recommended to be removed. Richard Person III, 26, and Miles McChriston Jr., 24, Jefferson and of "The Usher Raymond, and Tameka Foster have two other sons together. were arrested and charged with murder. Jeffersons" one of televi- According to reports, Person’s cousin was involved in sion's most memorable a relationship with Mosely. Vyq - Continued A-3 characters and a symbol Xktikpkc"Ocp."Lqugrj"U{nxguvgt."Ykpu for urban upward mobili- Ugeqpf"&322.222"Nqvvgt{""Kp"5"Oqpvju" ty, has died. He was 74. Police in El Paso, Texas, The chances of win- said late Tuesday that ning the $100,000 dollar Hemsley was found dead top prize in Virginia's at his home on the east- Cash 5 drawing are 1 in side of the city. A state- 278,256, according to ment from police said no the Virginia Lottery foul play is suspected and website. Now imagine that the exact cause of that happening twice to death is pending. the same person. The Philadelphia-born Somehow, Arlington Hemsley first played the resident Joseph blustering black Harlem Sylvester overcame businessman on CBS's those odds to win his second lottery in three months on "All in the Family" before July 3. he was spun off onto His first win was on April 3, three months to the day "The Jeffersons," which before his next jackpot, reports the Washington Post. in 11 seasons from 1975 “The second time is a little more routine,” Sylvester to 1985 became one of told officials. His first thought after winning again? TV's most successful sit- “Gotta get my picture taken again,” he told the coms - particularly note- Washington Post. worthy with its mostly According to UPI, Sylvester used Easy Pick, a black cast. machine that randomly selects the numbers, and the Hemsley's character of purchase was made at a local 7-Eleven. "It feels great George Jefferson was the to win. I guess the only advice I have is: Expect to affluent and sometimes win,” he told WUSA9. scheming owner of a dry When he won his first $100,000 in April, Sylvester cleaning business who paid bills and bought a new truck, according to ABC lived in a New York luxu- news. He plans to pay off more bills with his second set ry apartment with his of winnings. Of course, he also plans to continue to wife, Louise. They had a purchase lottery tickets. son named Lionel.

Editorial/Opinion.B6 Ykuj"vq"ikxg"wu"c"Pgyu"Uvqt{A K Church...... A-2 Nqqmkpi" hqt" ewuvqogtu" vq" rcvtqpk|g" {qwt P Talk of the Town...... A-4 Ecnn"*;26+"988/::56"qt"Ugpf"kv"vq< Area News...... A-6 dwukpguu" qt" wvknk|g" {qwt" ugtxkeguA" Kh" {qw U Caribbean...... A-7 cpuygtgf"[GU."vjgp"{qw"pggf"vq"rnceg"cp"cf kphqBvjghnqtkfcuvct0eqo Prep Rap...... Back Section K Local...... B-1 kp" Vjg" Hnqtkfc" qt" Igqtikc" Uvct#" " ECNN cfBvjghnqtkfcuvct0eqo Columns...... B-2 F Sports...... B-4 ;261988/::56"vq"rnceg"{qwt"cf"VQFC[## Crime&Justice.Front Section G Classified & Business... B-7 Check, Money Order, Or Credit Cards Accepted PAGE A-2 THE STAR JULY 28, 2012 CHURCH In Loving Memory of my father and mother Faith In Our Community in commemoration of their 100th Birthday. The Church Directory Schedule of Events and Services “Come and Worship With Us” ANNOUNCEMENTS New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church 1824 Prospect Street * Jacksonville, FL 32208 Florida Chapter of Sisters In Crime welcomes Patricia Sunday School …...... ………………..9:30 a.m. Sprinkle as the key speaker for their annual workshop on Sunday Morning August 4th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arlington Intercessory Prayer...... …..10:45 a.m. Congregational Church, 431 University Blvd. North; Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Jacksonville, FL. The workshop is open to the public. Youth Church Non-members will receive a 2013 FLSinC membership 2nd & 3rd Sundays (Old Sanctuary) and admission for their $20 donation. Sprinkle will be Charles Daniel Rosier, Sr. and Eva Rosier (Lamar) Tuesday - Pastoral Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. presenting her workshop tips on How To Write A Mystery. July 23, 1912-April 20, 1987 * July 29, 1912-March 14, 2010 Elder Arnitt Jones, Acting Pastor Visit http://floridasistersincrime.com or www.patrici- Rev. Joe Calhoun, Pastor Emeritus asprinkle.com for additional information. (904) 764-5727 - Church Marsha Dean Phelts and Family HAVEN HOSPICE is hosting a grief and loss support Historic Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church group every Tuesday from June 26 to July 31. The group Sunday will meet at St. Vincent's Orange Park Medical Center Church School ...... 8:30 a.m. from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. For more information, please call Worship Service ...... 10:00 a.m. 904-279-1677. Wednesday DEATHDEATH NOTICESNOTICES “Glory Hour” Bible Study ...... 10:00 a.m. The Committee for Bishop Dr. Lorenzo Hall Sr. “Jehovah Jireh” Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Appreciation Day Celebration is asking all his friends and the community to come out and support The died July 18, 2012. 2nd & 4th Thursday “Young at Heart Ministry ...... 10:00 a.m. JACKSONVILLE, FL Friday Community Get Out To Vote Cook Out August 5, 2012 at McGOVERN, Terry Joy Explosion Ministry ...... 6:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Greater El-Beth-El ALLEN, Cecil Claude, Joseph, Sr., 84, died July 201 East Beaver St. * (904) 355-9475 Divine Holiness Church 723 W. 4th Street Jacksonville, 90, died July 22, 2012. Florida 32209. The Honorable Adrian G. Soud, Judge of 19, 2012. Rev. Pearce Edwing, Sr. the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court of the State of Florida AUGUSTINE, Ruth M., McINTOSH, Mary Lou, GREATER EL-BETHEL DIVINE HOLINESS CHURCH will be our Guest speaker. Go to the polls and vote August 86, died July 17, 2012. 96, died July 17, 2012. 5, 2012. We will have plenty of food to serve. “The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” BARWICK, Mary MECHEM, Barbara, Bishop Lorenzo Hall., Pastor ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH - 2730 Edgewood Thatcher, 24, died July died July 21, 2012. Street Address: 723 W. 4th St. Jacksonville, Florida 32209 18, 2012. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3575, Jacksonville, Florida 32206 Ave. Rev. James Wiggins, Jr., Pastor announcing a five- MERCER, Lawrence, Church Telephone: (904) 359-0661 Home: (904) 358-8932 Cell: 710-1586 week Sermon & Bible study series July 28, 2012 - August BATSON, John, Jr., died 26, 2012.The series kicks off with A movie " FireProof", 80, died July 21, 2012. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28th, at the William M. Raines High July 19, 2012. MILLER, Sandra Lynn, Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Tuesday...... Prayer Meeting & Bible Study,7:00 p.m. School Auditorium @ 4:00 p.m. / Free Admission / Open BELLAMY, Frank died July 20, 2012. to the public and continues each Sunday morning at 9:30 Thursday...... Joy Night,7:00 p.m. Dolye, Sr., 71, died July MITCHELL, Mary, 84, / adult study and 11:00 / Worship Service. For more infor- 20, 2012. “Email: [email protected] mation, call the Church @ 765-4219. Church motto died July 16, 2012. Website: Greaterelbethel.org "Justified for Sanctification that matters" BLAKENSHIP, Thomas MOORE, Joseph Richard, 57, died July 17, Burnell, Sr., 75, died July THE ST. THOMAS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2012. will celebrate the 26th Anniversary of their beloved Pastor, 20, 2012. Central Metropolitan C.M.E. Church BONSALL, Robert N., 4611 North Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 beginning with a Banquet on Saturday, August 11th at 7pm, MUNN, Shirley D., 85, Ofc (904) 354-7426 * Fax (904) 354-0934 Jr., died July 16, 2012. held at their Family Life Center, 2119 Rowe Ave. Tichets are died July 17, 2012. Rev. Marquise Hardrick, Pastor $40 per person. On Sunday, August 12th during the 8am morn- CLARK, Margaret, 90, MURPHY, Bettye T., 85, ~ Worship Service ~ ing worship, Pastor Clifford Johnson of the Zion Hope died July 17, 2012. Sun Church School - 9:30a.m. Missionary Baptist Church, along with his church family, will died July 17, 2012. Sun Morning Worship -10:45 a.m. COLEMAN, Audrey, 86, Tues Eve Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. be guest Peacher. The public is invited to attend these services MYERS, Billy Joe, 33, Rev. Marquise & Wed Bible Study - 12 Noon Wed Feeding Ministry - 2:00 p.m. at 5863 Moncrief Rd., Jacksonville. Ernie L. Murray, Sr. Pastor. died July 19, 2012. died July 17, 2012. Mrs. Deedra Hardrick DAMON, Mary “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, and of Come join Bishop Dr. Lorenzo Hall Sr. every Wednesday ORTIZ-Cardona, Juan the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them Octavian, 96, died July to observe all things whatsoever I have com- and Thursday from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM for Prayer Antonio, 67, died July 21, manded you; and, lo, I am with you always, even Meeting and Bible Study at The Greater El-Beth-El 21, 2012. 2012. unto the end of the world. Amen.” Divine Holiness Church, located at 723 W. 4th Street, DOBSON, Alfred, Jr., 35, Mathew 28:19-20 Jacksonville, FL 32209. PASSWATER, Howard died July 19, 2012. S., 82, died July 17, 2012. Listings are due the Tuesday before the DORSEY, Betty Jean, PITTS, Donnie B., 79, Lion of the Tribe of Judah Ministries, Inc. next issue. Email submissions preferred. died July 17, 2012. died July 17, 2012. Send to: [email protected] DRINKS, Angelita PASTOR PLASTER, Annie Website: Maria, died July 18, 2012. Dr. Sirretta Williams Louise, 87, died July 18, www.lottojm.com ELLIS, Karlyn R., died 2012. July 17, 2012. ROWE, Cordele, died (Temporary services held) FARNAM, Thomas, 75, July 20, 2012. 623 Beechwood St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 died July 17, 2012. SHIELDS, Lillian, 89, Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. ~ Sunday Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. FITZSIMMONS, Linda Every 5th Sunday Friends and Family Day died July 20, 2012. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Lou, 61, died July 20, SOLANO, Genevieve, Direct Phone: 904.866.7047 * Office Phone: 904.356.4226 2012. 92, died July 16, 2012. Seeing Beyond The Lifestyle To Save A Life FRIEDLIN, Mark C., TAYLOR, George A., C. L. Page Mortuary offers full funeral 56, died July 16, 2012. died July 20, 2012. GRIFFIS, Odessa, 97, and cremation services at an afford- THOMAS, Catreia N., able price because we care. died July 16, 2012. died July 17, 2012. GUYNN, Dorothy “We are now offering Live Streaming It's Almost Here! 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JULY 28, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-3 Hktuv - continued from A-1 Swggp"Ncvkhcj"Cfqrvkpi"c"Ejknf.")Yqtmkpi"Qp)"Uvctvkpi"c"Hcokn{ During Mayor Brown’s campaign for mayor, he did A young prince or princess may be in the cards for Queen Latifah, who state that he would be there for the citizens of revealed this week on "The View" that she's "working on" adopting a child, Jacksonville in a nonpartisan manner. With that com- WENN.com reports. The rapper, actress and singer told host Barbara mitment, he won the position of Mayor of Jacksonville Walters that a TV movie was the impetus for her getting the ball rolling on with a very slim margin. But one cannot forget that he raising a little one. was not only the first Black mayor, he was the first democratic mayor elected to represent the city in twen- "I think I saw one of those specials ... you know those movies of the ty years. week," said the 42-year-old superstar. "And it was like... I just always want- It was reported in Tampa that Mr. Brown said, “I’m ed to bring a child home." not going to get involved in any campaigns.” He reit- erated, according to the report, that he wants to work on "So if you got a kid that you don't [want] ... Just give me a year -- let me Jacksonville, not national issues. set up camp and send me the kid!" she jokingly added. Mayor Brown has been involved in politics for a very long time, as he served at the White House under for- mer President Bill Clinton. What must be understood is that Mr. Brown has not changed his position as a democrat even though he won his position as mayor with the help of both Democrats and Republicans. Mr. Brown will not respond to questions regarding what he will do at the polls in November. If there is a question regarding his political involvement, just con- tinue reading or flipping through the pages of The Florida Star. Mayor Alvin Brown appears, through observation of this publication, to be a person very ded- icated to improvement. Vyq - Continued from A-1 The report said that Person had learned that his cousin was being abused by Mosely. It bothered him som he want to confront him about the matter. According to the report, when Person approached Mosely, he turned to walked away in an effort to return to the apartment. At that time, the two men opened fire on him. Police records show that Mosely was shot four to five times but was also able to fire shots, even though he died at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center. JSO know the identities of the other two men sought but will not release their names as they search for them. PAGE A-4 THE STAR JULY 28, 2012 TalkTalk ofof thethe Town!Town!

E kaabo (eh-kah-bow). Welcome.

Frances Bradley, Columnist [email protected] Volume Burks, Photographer

DOOOO-VAAAL! Northeast Florida Democrats

welcomed U. S. Representative Debbie

Wasserman-Schultz, Chairperson of the

Democratic National Committee, as keynote

speaker at the annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner held

at the Jacksonville Marriott Hotel.

The event was sponsored by the Duval County

Democratic Executive Committee (DCDEC), the

local Democratic Party organization. DCDEC mem- Left-right: Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, Linda Witsell entertaining reception guests Chair, DNC, Travis Bridges, Chair, DCDEC, and Hazel Gillis, Chair, Jefferson- bers Hazel Gillis and husband George Gillis served Jackson Committee as Chair and Co-chair, respectively, of the Jefferson-

Jackson Committee, which planned the occasion.

At a reception preceding the dinner, VIP ticket

holders enjoyed meet-and-greet photo opportunities

with Rep. Wasserman-Schultz and Rep. Corrine

Brown. Flutist Linda Witsell provided beautiful

background music during the reception.

Wasserman-Schultz arrived onstage to resounding Jefferson-Jackson Committee Chair, Hazel Gillis (2nd from left) and commit- tee co-chair, George Gillis, right, with guests at the VIP Reception Frances Calhoun Bradley, Columnist, TALK applause and the familiar strains of “Hello Dolly”, OF THE TOWN! and Democratic National Committee Chair, U. S. Rep. Debbie performed by Laurence Walden and the Jazz Wasserman-Schultz

Connection, the evening’s entertainment. Walden

then lead the audience in a sing-along of “Hello

Debbie”, which he penned for the occasion. At the

end of the evening, Walden performed another song

that he authored, “Let’s Stay Together for Obama”,

sung to the tune of “Let’s Stay Together” by record- Obama Family Network founders Ingrid Fluellen, Delegate, ing artist, Al Greene. Congresswoman Corrine Brown and Reception Guests District 4, Democratic National Convention and Jerry Fluellen Other speakers on the program were U. S.

Representative Corrine Brown, House District 5,

Ambassador Nancy Soderberg, a candidate in the

Florida Senate District 4 race, Mayor Alvin Brown

and wife Santhea Brown, who introduced Rep.

Wasserman-Schultz, James Poindexter,

Chairperson, Jacksonville Young Dems, and

Raymond Paultre, Jacksonville Regional Field

Director of Organizing for America, President Javan Frinks, Field Organizer, Organizing for U. S. Rep. and Chairperson of the DNC, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz with America with Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz Corey Wilborn, Delegate, District 3, Democratic National Convention Obama’s re-election campaign organization. U. S.

Senator Bill Nelson appeared via pre-recorded

video.

Jefferson-Jackson dinners, named for Presidents

Thomas Jefferson and Andrew Jackson, are annual

fundraising celebrations held by Democratic Party

organizations throughout the United States. During

presidential election campaigns, certain dinners are

considered important venues for candidates to attend. Ambassador Nancy Soderberg

Keynote Speaker, U.S. Rep. Debbie Mrs. Santhea Brown introducing Keynote Wasserman-Schultz, Chairperson, Speaker Democratic National Committee JULY 28, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-5 AroundAround TheThe AreaArea

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Miami, FL –The inaugural StyleWeek Resort Miami pro- duced by StyleWeek LLC and presented by Alessandra Gold took off on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at the Alessandra Gold Concept Store located at 3326, N. Miami Ave, Miami, Florida 33137 at 5.30 pm in the Wynwood district. It was a great success, with engaging reviews from the media and fashion enthusiasts alike. The week long event which was hosted at the newly restored, pristine Temple House featured designers like Hope Macdonald, Richard Petit, Camille Jeanay, Amanda Perna, Tess Johnson, Alessandra Gold, Jessica Abernethy, Jonathan Joseph Peters and Janeane Marie, (both from Project Runway Season 7) was well attended with over 900 guests present including fashion enthusiasts, media, press and fashion lovers who all appreciated the edge of resort wear fitting for the Miami Lifestyle.

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Photographer Credit Daniel Gagnon : www.daniel- gagnonphoto.com PAGE A-6 THE STAR JULY 28, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT K. Michelle at PURE

Sandy Neal Freelance Photojournalist

Pure Nightclub hosted K. Michelle one of the stars of theVH1 reality show, Love and Hip Hop Atlanta. DJ Q45 formerly of 106 & Park were spinning the latest hits in Hip Hop, Old Skool and Reggae with Ivory Orr on the mic to keep the crowd dancing until the arrival of the VH1 star K. Michelle.

K. Michelle born Kimberly Michelle Pate of Memphis Tennessee is also a singer and songwriter and have been musically associated with Usher, Big Sean, Rick Ross, Trina and R. Kelly just to name a few.

K. Michelle had two singles, Fallen and I Just Can’t Do This on the charts of 106 and Park for eight weeks and she earned her first gold plaque for her work on R. Kelly’s Love Letter album that featured her on the track of Love Is. R. Kelly is her male mentor, but she says that Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston and Tammy Terrell have influenced her music style.

When K. Michelle entered PURE nightclub, many of her fans were anxious to get a picture and touch the reality star welcomed her. She was warm, all smiles and considerate of the crowd, she shook as many hands and took as many photos with her fans as she possibly could.

K. Michelle was working the crowd from both sides of the VIP section. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., which she pledged while attending Florida A & M University. Look out world I think we are going to hear more from this talented young woman. Love and Hip Hop airs Mondays on VH1 at 8:00 p.m., Good Luck K. Michelle from your Jacksonville fans in all your endeavors.

the venue to drop money into, they gave away wristbands, pink pendants to survivors and Steve Bellamy informational pamphlets. Saturday night the party was at PURE Nightclub on Phillips Highway where there was give-a-ways from The American Cancer Society. Steve had many of his friends there such Party With A Purpose as; Greg Blue of Superstar Jewelry (Norwood Avenue) who says that Steve is a caring and giving person, he gave an undisclosed amount to the American Cancer Society. Antonio Gadsden (Real or Nothin, 904 Fashions and Team Hope) Mr. Gadsden’s mother, Beverly Birthday Celebration Gadsden lost her fight with breast cancer six years ago. Mr. Antonio Gadsden says that Steven Bellamy gives unselfishly to the community; he is well connected and always looking to better himself and others. Troy Solomon (Troy Solomon Enterprises, The Troy Solomon Foundation and he is also a Pop Warner Coach with the Sweetwater Athletic Association) whose Aunt Lorraine Solomon and Grandmother Frankie May Marshall lost their battle to cancer.

Mr. Solomon, Greg Blue and Antonio Gadsden have helped sponsor children for the Steve Bellamy Foundation that helps kids with track, football and basketball scholarships, community services and cancer and diabetes awareness.

Steve Bellamy is an inspiring man and a passionate person in whatever he does, espe- cially with the student athletes of Duval County. He is responsible for many student athletes to go on and compete for collegiate scholarships in track and football that he has trained since 1995 and has gotten approximately one hundred of our children from Duval County athletic scholarships.

Some of the athletes he has trained consist of Demetrus Web (formerly of the Jaguars and currently playing for the Canadian League), Torrin Lawrence (runs track for the University of Georgia) and Charone Williams (currently the assistant track coach at University of North Florida).

Steve Bellamy is a veteran of the music industry for 25 years and has worked with such Sandy Neal artist as Uncle Luke, Plies, Heavy D. and the Boyz and Busta Rhymes. Freelance Photojournalist Mr. Bellamy’s first show was the Mr. and Mrs. Body Beautiful Contest in November of This weekend kicked off the Birthday celebration of Steve Bellamy, a coach for Raines 1987. The show was hosted by the University of Miami football team which at the time High School and a 25-year veteran of the music industry. This year instead of just having a included; Michael Erving (retired, Dallas Cowboys Hall of Famer), Melvin Bratton (retired, birthday party for family and friends, he wanted to “Party with a Purpose” so he joined Denver Broncos) and Benny and Brian Blades (retired twins, Seattle Seahawks and Brian forces with the American Cancer Society where he spoke with Michelle Ragans and from retired from the Detroit Lions). Along with five other players whom went on to achieve there a plan was set in motion. greatness on and off the field.

The party kicked off on Thursday evening at Skyline Sports Bar and Grill on Norwood This Friday Steve along with the American Cancer Society will be at Rush Street, Avenue where Michelle Ragans set up a table where there were buckets for customers of hosted by DJ Dr. Doom located downtown at the Jacksonville Landing. JULY 28, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-7

Jamaica Assumes JUDGE JOE BROWN MEETS WITH Chairmanship of OAS OFFICIALS ON BAHAMAS VISIT

Permanent Council Judge Joe Brown took time off from his hit television courtroom to pay a visit to The Bahamas recently. The respected judge met with several dignitaries including the Prime Minister.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Senator the Hon. Allyson Maynard Gibson, Judge Joe Brown and Minister of State in the Ministry of Legal Affairs the Hon. Damian Gomez. (BIS WASHINGTON: The Permanent Photo/Letisha Henderson) Representative of Jamaica to the Organization of American States (OAS), Stephen Vasciannie, (pic- tured) assumed the Chair of the OAS Permanent Council, succeeding the Permanent Representative of Bolivia, Ambassador Diego Pary, who had served as interim Chair. Ambassador Vasciannie will hold the position for the next three months. The Jamaican diplomat said “It is indeed an honor for me to assume the position of Chairman of the Permanent Council of the OAS one day after Senior officials of the Office of the Attorney General presenting credentials as the Permanent are pictured with Judge and television show host Joe Representative of Jamaica to the OAS.” “The learn- Brown during a courtesy all on July 13. Pictured from left Archie Nairn, Permanent Secretary; Debra Fraser, ing curve will be very steep,” he added, “but I am Nassau, Bahamas - Judge Joe Brown pays a call hopeful that I will take advantage of the opportuni- Director of Legal Affairs; Minister of Legal Affairs on Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Gladstone Senator the Hon. Allyson Maynard Gibson, Judge Joe ty to assist in the promotion of peace and security, Christie at the Cecil Wallace-Whitfield Center. Brown, Minister of State in the Ministry of Legal Affairs rule of law, and all of the other core principles of (BIS photo/Peter Ramsay) the Hon. Damian Gomez and Vinette Graham Allen, the Organization of American States during my Director of Public Prosecutions. term of office.” Ambassador Vasciannie noted that “this appointment comes at a propitious time for Sandals Resorts Chairman To Host World Jamaica. As some of you will know Jamaica, at the start of August, will be commemorating the 50th Travel Awards In Turks & Caicos anniversary of its independence. As such, it’s a time for us to renew our commitment in the internation- al arena even as we celebrate locally the achieve- ments of the country.” “We look forward to serving with distinction,” he concluded, “and we hope to work with the members of the Secretariat and the representatives of all the countries of the OAS to ensure that we have peace and security in our region.” The outgoing Chair, Ambassador Pary of Bolivia, noted that the Council had recently taken up two important topics: the situation in Paraguay and the mandates that emerged from the General Assembly of Cochabamba. They are both issues, he said, “that we will continue to discuss, we will con- tinue to debate and surely we will arrive at good agreements under your leadership, Ambassador.” The Bolivian diplomat now assumes the Vice Chair of the Permanent Council. Attending the ceremony, which took place in the Gallery of Heroes in the headquarters of the OAS in Washington, DC, was the Secretary Mr Graham Cooke, President & Founder, World Travel Awards; Mr Ralph Higgs, Director, General of the OAS, José Miguel Insulza, the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board; Miss Zhang Zilin, former Miss World and Lucy Barawitzka, Avis Assistant Secretary General, Ambassador Albert (Asia) are pictured left to right at the WTA’s in 2008. The awards will be held in TCI this year. Ramdin, and representatives of several missions of Member States. The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) will become the focus of the travel and tourism industry on September The Statute of the Permanent Council estab- 14 when they host the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2012. WTA’s Caribbean and the Americas Ceremony 2012 lishes that the Chair is to be held successively by will take place at the all-inclusive Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort Villages & Spa. each of the Permanent Representatives, in alphabet- Decision-makers from leading travel organizations across the Caribbean and Americas are scheduled to ical order as determined by each country’s name in attend the gala evening. The red-carpet ceremony will include a gourmet dinner and entertainment as well as the Spanish, and the Vice Chair in the same manner, awards presentation. WTA was launched in 1993 to acknowledge and recognize excellence in the global travel and following reverse alphabetical order. Both posi- tourism industry. tions have a term of three months. According to Graham E Cooke, president and founder of WTA, “We are delighted to be hosting our Caribbean and the Americas Ceremony 2012 in Turks and Caicos, a paradise destination currently enjoying a surge in tourism arrivals. The nation is entering an exciting new chapter in its history and tourism will play an even greater role in its economic evolution.” “As the country’s largest private sector employer, Beaches exemplifies the importance of travel and tourism in Turks and Caicos in generating jobs and tourism revenue. The resort has also taken the family vacation concept to a whole new level in the Caribbean,” he added. Gordon “Butch” Stewart, chairman of Sandals and Beaches Resorts, will once again host the awards. “There is no better event that epitomizes the incredible products of the travel and tourism industry than the World Travel Awards,” Stewart said. “Beaches Resorts is honored to host this year’s Caribbean and the Americas Gala in the beautiful Turks and Caicos.” Ralph Higgs, director of tourism, Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, said: “The Turks and Caicos Islands are indeed very proud to once again be the host country for WTA. These awards recognize the best in the travel indus- try while also celebrating the rich diversity of the nominees: their culture, heritage, and people. Turks and Caicos Tourist Board welcomes WTA back to our beautiful shores where memories will be made for a lifetime, the hos- pitality and spirit of the people will forever be etched in the history of such an esteemed group of nominees.” The Caribbean and The Americas Ceremony 2012 marks the second leg of WTA’s Grand Tour, a global search for the world’s leading travel brands, which also includes regional heats in Dubai, Nairobi, Singapore, and The Algarve. The winners of these legs will then go head-to-head at WTA’s Grand Final, which takes place at The Oberoi, Gurgaon, New Delhi, India, on December 12, 2012 PAGE A-8 THE STAR JULY 28, 2012

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JACKSONVILLE WELCOMES NATION’S FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT, BARACK OBAMA TO CITY : Team Florida Star Was On The Scene For Occassion In Full Force

Congresswoman Corrine Brown exiting Air Force One Congresswoman Corrine Brown walking to her car

President Obama exiting Air Force One

Mr Sam Brown with When the 44th and first Black President, Barack H. President Obama greets the granddaughter of Greeter Barney Roberts Empire Aircraft Services Obama landed in Jacksonville last week, we were Senator Audrey Gibson. Volunteer and Supporter inc (EASI) there on the scene making personal and media memories from several vantage points. Photos by Frank M. Powell III and insights by Marsha Dean Phelts and Janet Peters McCain.

The Florida Star was there when President Barack Obama arrived in town last week for a two- day campaign blitz beginning in Jacksonville and ending in Orlando. Teams of local media assigned to cover the President’s stop-over had to be at the des- ignated Hangar at Jacksonville International Airport Attorney Justin Spiller, Barney Roberts, Sarah by 9:00 a.m. for a security sweep though the plane State of Florida Rep Mia Jones Payne, State of Florida Rep Mia Jones, Florida wasn’t due until 12:45, recalls our Marsha Dean Florida Senator flanked by staff members Senator Audrey Gibson, Former Florida Senator Phelts. Audrey Gibson Tony Hill, and Karen Johnson “From the hangar we were shuttled by bus to the tarmac where we set up our equipment on a make shift flatbed rafter,” she said. “Approaching the tar- mac we spotted Air Force Five, an enormous advance jet that brings in the Presidential limousines and security equipment prior to the President’s land- ing. This beautiful Thursday morning, July 19, began like most summer days in the River City, humid, hot and sunny, it remained that way right up to just before Air Force One was due. Then long sky split- ting flashes of lightning streaked from the southwest; from our perch on the rafter we watched the skies darkening with hopes that President Obama’s plane would beat the rains. As the ominous clouds lowered Former Florida Senator Tony Hill people began covering themselves with rain gear, Former Florida Senator Tony Hill, Attorney Justin Spiller,Florida Rep and Florida Star Staff Writer, Marsha even the cameras had their own protective rain cov- Mia Jones, Sarah Payne, Barney Roberts, Florida Senator Audrey Phelts Hangar S11 Jacksonville erings. Then one or two drops of rain fell followed Gibson, Karen Johnson, Congresswoman Corrine Brown, and International Airport by a deluge that emptied from the cloud burst. With President Barack Obama. equipment in tow media teams quickly scattered from the rafter, taking cover in the recycled white The President’s limousine fleet and twenty other vehicles in the business/services which would include more jobs.” washed school bus that brought us out to the tarmac police escorted motorcade were quickly whisked downtown to the Toni Alfred said that if she had five minutes with earlier. Here we watched the skies and waited.” Prime Osborne Convention Center where President Obama was President Obama, she would discuss family and women’s In about 30 minutes, she noted, Air Force enthusiastically welcomed by a cheering crowd of 3000.” issues. One eastwardly flew low and slow with grace, The Florida Star’s Talk of the Town Columnists, Frances “President Obama celebrates women,” she said. “He power, strength and splendor. Calhoun Bradley, OkSun and Volume Burks were there capturing understands - because of his own experience - the value of a “Seeing this majestic plane was worth the special First Coast MEMORIES with the 44th President of the strong family. While the men in his family were working wait. Even though it was still raining we flew out of United States of America Barack Hussein Obama. hard away from the family, it was the women stepped up to the old white washed school bus back to our stands Our Janet Peters McCain noted that the President’s message manage the family. It was his [the President's] grandparents on the rafter,” she said. “Air Force One touched – one based on the needs of the American people – was filled with who assisted in his own youthful years. It was his Mama who down, rolled down the runway, made a wide U-Turn hope. also there when his daddy could not be there. He loves and and coasted back to front and center where we stood “I had the pleasure of meeting Ray and Toni Alfred who are appreciates his sister and family. He knows what happens in the rain on the flatbed rafter. Mr. Sam, a veteran also from Washington, DC,” she said. “Guess what? They drank the when your grandmother has to raise you. The new parents in driver with Empire Aircraft Services, Inc. (EASI) "Kool-Aid." (Referring that these feelings runs through their veins) his life were his grandparents. When people say from the drove his stair truck to door of the plane. And when Not only do they love President Obama, but we are fortunate to have community that their grandmother raised them; our President the door of Air Force One opened, President Barack them be our Delegates representing the State of Florida (us) at the Obama knows of what that experience is like. To put it blunt- Obama, descended the stairs unescorted. Democratic National Convention. I have so much respect for their ly, our President not only respects the brilliant contribution of “President Obama was the first one off the thoughtful and insightful knowledge in listening to the people of women, but he has experienced it firsthand.” plane—there was neither fanfare nor procession pre- Metro Duval and surrounding Counties.” “How can I be of service to you, Mr. President?” Ray ceding him. As the President reached the bottom During her interview with them, she was quick to ask their thoughts Alfred said his first statement to the President would be. “I step, our very own Congresswoman Corrine Brown and understanding of how the President will look out for the interest would tell him to stay his course because he knows what the of Congressional District 5 began her regal descent. of people who reside in the State of Florida. people need. I would say, ‘Anything I can do to help you stay Third and lastly, Congresswoman and Chair of the When she asked what they believed the President’s primary the course for American people, you count on me to be there Democratic National Committee, Debbie focus for visiting the city was, they replied, “He [the President] for you’. There are so many things he has already done to Wasserman-Schultz disembarked from Air Force wanted to remind the people of Florida of his commitments to mili- assist the American people. He cares about middle class One. tary people/families and to remind the moderate republicans who Americans. He wants us to be healthy Americans.” “The President and his three member have supported the very same issues that all Floridians need to con- “Are you ready for someone who cares you and oth- entourage were warmly greeted before a dozen dig- tinue working together by supporting him. There are people in the ers?” Janet Peters McCain, asks our readers. “The others are nitaries that included Senator Tony Hill from Mayor Republican Party who share the vision of the President’s needs to people who might not say good to great things about him, but Alvin Brown’s Office, Senator Audrey Gibson, State support the people in the State of Florida. Uniquely, to Jacksonville, that does not stop him for caring about them and their inter- Representative Mia Jones and top Democratic volun- the President wanted to discuss how Jacksonville could increase its est. Are you ready to be there for the President?” teers. Witnessing the scene that rolled out before us use of Jacksonville’s Ports. President Obama discussed tactical was a spell binding moment. approaches in gaining access of more Port usage; therefore, more PAGE B 2 THE STAR JULY 28, 2012 lass Half-Full Protect Your Children From Cyberbullying Gardening for Mind and Body

(StatePoint) Most parents are familiar with traditional bullying that Written By: Mark Underwood takes place at school and on the playground, but as life has gone digital, so has bullying. It’s long been known that gardening is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature in a tranquil environment. “Cyberbullying, bullying that occurs through technology like com- Just taking a walk in a garden can help improve your mood. puters and mobile devices, is often harder to detect than traditional bullying. The This is why gardens are often an integral part of retirement liv- bully isn’t immediately visible and may not even be known to the victim,” says ing communities–so older adults can easily interact with the pediatrician Dr. Gwenn Schurgin O`Keeffe of the American Academy of ever-evolving landscape as the seasons change. Pediatrics (AAP) and author of "CyberSafe: Protecting and Empowering in the Digital World of Texting, Gaming, and Social Media." Gardens can keep you grounded, quite literally by forcing you to slow down and smell the roses. When you are doing repetitive garden tasks like weeding, digging, “Because of this, cyberbullying is often more upsetting to victims, with even more pruning, and pushing wheelbarrows around, you also benefit from low impact profound and long-lasting effects,” Dr. O’Keeffe said. exercise.

While the anonymous nature of the digital world does pose a challenge to identi- Research has shown that whether you are caring for flower gardens or fruit or veg- fying cyberbullies, O’Keeffe notes, parents can take an active role toward combat- etable gardens, you may be doing more than keeping your plants healthy and pro- ing this 21st century problem. ductive. You may be improving your brain health.

Here are tips for parents to get a handle on cyberbullying, whether your child is a It’s been found that gardening has a positive influence on the mind. In studying victim, a bystander or even participating in the bullying: two gardening groups, the first in their 60s, the second group in their 70s, it was concluded that both groups experienced cognitive benefits from gardening. These • Monitor your child’s digital technology use. Be on the lookout for behaviors like studies found that 36 percent of 60-year-olds and 47 percent of 70-year-olds had quickly switching screens and having multiple passwords and accounts. lower risk for dementia than those who didn’t garden on a regular basis.

• Teach your child to come forward if he or she knows a friend is bullying others Gardening has also been shown to improve your mood and alleviate stress. No or being bullied. Being a bystander helps perpetuate the cycle and continue some- matter how big or small your garden may be, the sights, smells, and sounds of one else’s pain. being outside simply watching your garden grow, can give you needed relief from stress. • You may think your child is safely using a digital device in the next room, but any child online is at risk for being bullied. Not all children are going to let you Stress reduction has been studied in the Netherlands by comparing reading know if there’s a problem, including teenagers. If your child is acting withdrawn, indoors with 30 minutes of outdoor gardening. The gardeners reported they felt evasive or unusually sad -- especially after using a digital device such as a com- less stress than the people who took time out to read during the same time frame. puter, video game or mobile phone -- ask if everything is okay. Regularly converse The sensory experience of gardening can also help improve depressive symptoms. to open the line of communication. Keep in mind that gardening for pleasure is good for downgrading stress, but only • Cyberbullies may think they are acting anonymously, but they can be tracked by if you’re not too invested in the outcome. Gardening is only as stress-free as you authorities. If your child is a victim, save the offending emails, IMs, and texts, and make it. If you’re constantly worrying about whether your new plants will thrive get the school involved if possible. or produce the best looking flowers and best produce in the neighborhood, you won’t gain healthy benefits that many people experience when they “play out- • If you worry your child is in serious danger, or the other parents refuse to help doors.” end bullying, call the police. If you plant a garden, you’ll also likely gain nutritional benefits from the fresh • Find out what your child’s school’s policies are on bullying, cyberbullying and food you’ll glean from your own endeavors. But even if your garden plat is digital devices. If the rules are insufficient, talk to the teachers and principal about focused on flowers instead of veggies, it’s been shown that people who garden establishing sensible regulations. tend to eat healthy.

• Don’t raise a bully! Foster empathy by talking regularly about how actions and In many areas of the country, outdoor gardening isn’t a year-round option. Even words affect others. Set a good example by always treating others with respect when you can garden every month of the year, you may not be optimizing the ben- yourself, both online and offline. efits of gardening for better brain health. So what can you do to improve your attention, focus, and clarity of thinking? • Help children develop constructive strategies for getting what they want that don’t include teasing, threatening or hurting others. Many people, gardeners and non-gardeners alike, have discovered another option. They have discovered better focus, sharper memory, better sleep, and an overall • Don’t assume that a normally well-behaved child is guilt-free. The faceless dig- improved day-to-day life. They have discovered Prevagen (www.prevagen.com), ital world makes it easy for even good kids to sometimes be mean. a clinically-proven supplement backed by 15 years of research.

More information about cyberbullying can be found on the AAP parenting web- Now there is hope for what you may be missing–feeling rested and less stressed site, www.healthychildren.org. no matter what you’re doing. Prevagen is the key to giving you just that and more. While gardening has numerous benefits for the mind and body, when you add the With a new school year come new challenges. Learn about the realities of cyber- year-round benefits of Prevagen, you may find gardening even more relaxing and bullying and what you can do to protect your children. enjoyable. ***** Community Activities, cont’d......

*****/ Community Activities UNCOMMON MUSIC, at the Florida Theatre, on August 01, 2012, 128 E. Announcements, meetings, happenings, and community events Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact 904.355.2787 for all information. "DOG DAYS OF SUMMER" Reception, Wednesday, August 01, 2012, at the scheduled in Jacksonville and the surrounding area Southlight Gallery, at 6 E. Bay St., Dyal UpChurch Building, 2nd floor, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Any additional information, contact 904.358.1002. DUVAL COUNTY'S SECOND RABIES ALERT OF THE YEAR has been GETTING STRONGER-The Wiggles Live In Concert, on Thursday, August issued for the north Jacksonville area. The alert is in effect through October 10, 02, 2012, at the Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. 2012. Stray animals should be reported to the City of Jacksonville Animal Care Call 904.355.2787 for all information. and Protective Services at 630-2489. For further information or to report animal WWE Presents Raw World Tour on Friday, August 03, 2012, at the Veterans bites, contact Rabies Control at 253-1280. Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Please 4th Annual Rhythm of Gospel Awards on Saturday July 28, 2012, at the Times contact 904.630.3900 for any information. Union Center for Performing Arts, 300 W. Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. "Afterwork Fridays", thisFriday, August 03, 2012 at Minggle City Cafe, 119 Please call 904.633.6110 for more information. W. Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 FILM/PLAY: The Rocky Horror Picture Show-MOCA Jacksonville, on The Committee for Bishop Dr. Lorenzo Hall Sr. Appreciation Day Saturday July 28, 2012, 333 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. For more Celebration is asking all his friends and the community to come out and information call 904.366.6911. supportThe Community Get Out To Vote Cook Out, August 5, 2012 at 11:00 Golden Isles Arts and Humanities presents Jazz in the Park, Featuring a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Greater El-Beth-El Divine Holiness Church 723 W. 4th TERRY “DOC” HANDY, this Sunday, July 29, 2012, 7:00-9:00 p.m at the Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32209. Everyone is welcome to attend this event. For Neptune Park, St. Simons Island. For nadditional information call 912-262-6934, more information phone- 904-374-3940. or visit goldenislesarts.org. Any Duval County child under the age of 18 can receive a free lunch or snack by Summer Movie Classics: "THE PHILADELPHIA STORY" (1940), visiting one of the Summer Lunch sites across the city, Monday through Friday.. thisSunday, July 29, 2012, at the Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth Street, Meals will continue to be provided until Friday, August 10. A complete list of Jacksonville, FL 32202. Please call 904.355.2787 for all information. Summer Lunch Program sites is available at www.jaxkids.net. To view the list, THE CURIOUS WORLD OF PATENT MODELS, on Sunday, July 29, 2012, click on Nutrition Services, 2012 Summer Lunch Site List. For more information, at the Museum of Science and History (MOSH), 1025 Museum Circle, call the Commission at (904) 630-6430. Jacksonville, FL 32207. The Curious World of Patent Models, Monday, July 30, 2012, at the Museum of Science and History (MOSH), 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Contact 904.396.MOSH for additional information. LITTLE FEAT: Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at the Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. THE CURIOUS WORLD OF PATENT MODELS, Museum of Science and History (MOSH), this Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207. For more information call 904.396.MOSH. JULY 28, 2012 THE STAR

THY NEIGHBOR’S KEEPER: BRUNSWICK FORECLOSURE COUPLE INSPIRES STERLING COUPLE TO PROBE INTO “POTENTIAL HOUSE SNATCHING” SCHEME

(From right to left) Genesis and Evora Bennett with Raymond and Mary Harris are seniors seeking closure in home foreclosures. They couples are spending their retirement in legal battles with banks trying to resolve what is going on with their homes. (Photo: Angela Favors-Morrell)

By ARTHIA NIXON Florida/Georgia Star NAACP Commends President Mary and Raymond Harris, the Brunswick couple who shared their story of being evicted as a result of a possible scam from a nationally recognized bank, Obama’s Initiative on Education are continuing on their quest for answers. And now, their persistence has inspired another elderly couple to take a stand to keep their home. Excellence for African Americans At 79, Genesis Bennett and his wife Evora, are a Sterling couple finding themselves focusing on litigation instead of living out their lives in the home they moved into in 1985. “This whole matter has made me sick to the point where I had high blood The NAACP has released the following statement regarding the pressure and was hospitalized for a week,” said the 69 year-old woman, who also President Obama’s announcement that he will sign an executive order creat- suffers from multiple sclerosis. “I want a resolution to all of this and to just get ing the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African on with our lives.” Americans. According to the Bennetts, they are caught in a case of confusion which “This is a bold and welcome step in our country's ongoing quest to be has set them back several thousand dollars. While their home has yet to go into one nation where all our children show up ready to learn and find teachers foreclosure, they are already seeking legal assistance to ensure they are prepared ready to nurture and teach every student,” stated NAACP President and CEO for “whatever scam Flagstar Bank might be on the horizon”. Benjamin Todd Jealous. “We decided to do a modification loan on our house note based on a let- “For too long, the experience of far too many African American stu- ter we received from the bank back in 2010,” says Mrs. Bennett. “I sent them dents in far too many places has been marred by school districts whose ongo- $5,000 and they then they said we can send them $707.98 per month. I sent them ing practices have failed our children. In too many of these cases the discrim- $708 from April to November 2010 in cashier’s checks. However, in November inatory practices extend the effects of the nation's legacy of segregation and they sent the payment back saying they didn’t have a program for us to be placed vestiges of slavery. If fully implemented, we are convinced the White House in for the modification. Now, my question is, where are the remainder of our Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans will make sure funds?” school discipline is fair, special education assignments are based on need not Mrs. Bennett says she feels the money should have been credited to their race, and all of our nation's most motivated students have fair access to account or simply returned. advanced placement classes. “That money is just floating somewhere or someone pocketed it,” she Be it in Mississippi or Manhattan, North Carolina or South L.A., the shrugged. “We sent the money yet al of a sudden we are getting letters saying we data has shown – and too many family's experiences have proven – that we are $6,000 behind. How can that be when they said they were going to cut the still need the power of the Federal Government to ensure all our nation's chil- payment?” dren are treated fairly.” Mrs. Bennett said as a result of the confusion she and her husband have Concluded Jealous, “This Initiative will help ensure ongoing progress attempted to contact Flagstar to determine if they were able to get the deed to towards that day when all students have equal access to educational excel- their home back. She says she believes the deed was turned over to another com- lence and no student can find examples of racism anywhere in their schools pany without their permission. except chronicled in their history books.” “I would like to get my house as my house,” Mrs. Bennett says is her ulti- The NAACP will release a report later this year outlining best prac- mate desire. “I would like to get my deeds back. I want to be paid for the incon- tices to improve educational outcomes for students of color. venience of stress that occurred and the hospitalization. I would want them to pay me damage and give me the deeds. I gave these things to Flagstar. So I am work- ing to get everything together because you never know where their minds are.” “We have to help out each other,” Mrs. Harris said when she introduced us to the Bennetts. “This is hard enough as it is but at our ages, we really should- n’t be doing this. This is why we spent our youth saving, planning and putting things in place for our old age. I know what we went through so I have to help someone else.” At this point, Mrs. Harris says that she and her husband are not even cer- tain they will be able to live the live they want in the dream house they were evicted from. “A part of me wants to get back to normal but another part of me knows that if I go in there I will wonder when they are going to come back and toss us out on our heads,” she said. “With that action, they threw out a lot of good mem- ories we had. They didn’t have any feelings for anyone and I felt it was illegal and I felt violated. All in all, I hope that we inspire others to come forward.” To be continued. PAGE B-4 THE STAR JULY 28, 2012

BERNARD MORRIS TOP 25 JAGUARS PLAYERS OF ALL NAMED OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE TIME REVEALED WEEK

The Arena Football League and ArenaBowl XXIV Champion Jacksonville Sharks announced Tuesday that Jacksonville quarterback Bernard Morris has been selected as the Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week for Week 20 of the 2012 AFL season. Morris earned the award follow- ing a stellar performance in Jacksonville’s division- So who came out on top? In a recent debate, the Number four is Maurice Jones-Drew, running clinching 64-39 road win against the Pittsburgh top 25 best players of the Jacksonville Jaguars were back who is still playing strong after suiting up in 2006. Power on Friday, July 20. revealed after being selected by media who observed Third ranked player of all time is wide receiver Against Pittsburgh, an explosive Morris led their stats over the years. Jimmy Smith whose 10 year career with the team the Sharks to three touchdowns within the team’s While the list came up with several hits, misses ended in 2005. first seven offensive plays, helping Jacksonville and plain old suprises, the top five spots belonged to Number two? Well, that belongs to Fred Taylor, build an insurmountable 27-0 lead in the first quar- people some expected players. running back from 1998-2008. ter. Despite resting for the entire fourth quarter, Taking the number five slot is Mark Brunell, And sitting on top of the entire list is offensive Morris finished the game 20-of-25 passing for 194 the quarterback who played from 1995-2003. tackle Tony Boselli, who played from 1995-2001. yards and eight touchdowns against just one inter- ception. He scored a two-yard rushing touchdown in the game as well. The total of eight passing touchdowns First Coast Jr. Open Golf Tournament A Major matched the third-year quarterback’s career high, as Morris also accomplished the feat while playing for Success As Osborn Theam Snags Win the Power during the 2011 season. With his rushing touchdown taken into account, Morris set a new Jacksonville, FL (July 24)- The HJGT stayed personal career high and tied the franchise single- home this weekend for the 1st Coast Jr. Open from game record with nine total offensive touchdowns beautiful Jacksonville Golf and Country Club. Over 65 in the game. He became the fourth Shark to hit that players from all over the states as well as international- mark in team history. ly came out to play in this tough test of golf skill. “Bernard is developing as a young quarter- Florida Junior Tour exemptions were up for grabs as back,” Sharks Head Coach Les Moss said. “Now well as Junior Golf Scoreboard points. The weather he’s a playoff quarterback, he’s won a division, and stayed away this week as each day was sunny and hot. he’s going to continue to get better and better." The Boys 15-18 Division was won by Osborn Morris was assigned to the Sharks’ 2012 Theam of Jacksonville, FL with a 2-day total of 1 over roster prior to the team’s Week 3 game against the par (73+72). His consistent play helped him claim first. Georgia Force. Beginning as Omar Jacobs’ backup, Theam lead the field in birdies (6), par 4 (4.05) and par Morris stepped into the starting role when Jacobs 5 average (4.50). Taking second was U Minn Woon of suffered a season-ending injury in Week 9 against Jacksonville, FL with a 2-day total of 150 (78+72). Girls 15-18 Winners New Orleans. Starting the team’s final 11 games, Woon’s 6 shot improvement moved him up the leader- Morris led the Sharks to a 7-4 record in the games board. Woon also tied for most birdies (6) and finished in which he started, completing 62.2 percent of his second in par 4 average (4.25). Claiming third was passes and throwing 59 touchdowns against 14 Davis Roche of Jacksonville, FL with a 2-day total of interceptions. 151(76+75). Roche lead the field in par 3 average A dynamic runner out of the pocket, Morris (3.00) and boasted 23 pars in two rounds. set a single-season franchise record with 291 rush- Our Girls 15-18 Champion was Ayaka Suzuki ing yards in 2012. Morris led the team with 11 rush- of Japan with a 2-day total of +2 (74+72). Suzuki came ing touchdowns and finished atop the AFL leader- into the second round tied and went low on day two to board with an average of 4.3 yards per carry. claim first. Suzuki head in par 4 average (4.05) and Morris becomes the seventh Shark to win a most pars (28) for the tournament. Mia Zanghetti of weekly award this season. Wide receiver Terrance Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, also a round one co-leader, Smith was named AFL Playmaker of the Week fol- took second with a total of 149 (74+75). Zanghetti lowing Week 4 and Week 6, later earning the turned in an impressive 26 pars and an under par per- Spalding Highlight of the Week after Week 7. formance on par 3’s (2.88). Ansley Bowman of St. Lineman Jason Holman was named the J. Lewis Augustine, FL hung on to take third behind a total of Boys 15-18 Winners Small Ironman of the Week for Week 8, while full- 154 (76+78). Bowman played the par 5’s under par back Rendrick Taylor earned the Highlight of the (4.88) and recorded a par or better on 72.2% of her Week for Week 11 and defensive back LaRoche holes. Jackson was selected as the Riddell Defensive The Boys 11-14 Division was tightly contested Player of the Week for Week 16. and eventually won by Michael Saccente of New Smyrna Beach, FL with a total of 3 over par (76+71). His second round 71 was the best round recorded in the TEAM USA HITS AT tournament and helped separate him from the field. Saccente was the divisions’ leader in par 4 average THE OLYMPICS NOW (4.20) and most pars (27) for the event. Just one shot off was Chase Cutshall of Melbourne, FL taking sec- ond with a 2-day total of 148 (72+76). Cutshall lead the field with 6 birdies and played the par 5’s under par for the event (4.50). Anthony Hunter of Palm Coast, FL Girls 11-14 Winners took third with a 2-day total of 158 (79+79). Hunter was second in birdies (5) and most par breakers (15) in her age division. Harlie Valinho of Jacksonville, (13.9%) for the tournament. F0L was second with a 2-day total of 170(87+83). Abby Burditt of St. Augustine, FL, for the sec- Valinho had the most birdies in the age division (3) and ond consecutive week took home first in the Girls 11- had the best par 4 average (4.35). Claiming third 14 Division with a 2-day total of 165 (78+87). This behind a 10-shot improvement was Shu Han of China marks Burditt’s third win of the 2012 season on the with a 2-day total of 182 (96+86). Along with claiming HJGT. Burditt lead the field in multiple categories the Golf Pride Comeback Award, Han recorded 11 pars including par 3 (3.25) and par 5 average (5.62) and pars and finished second in par 5 average (5.88). JULY 28, 2012 THE STAR PAGE B-5 PAGE B-6 THE STAR JULY 28, 2012 OPINIONS THE FLORIDA STAR JOBS EXPERT: Standardized People THE GEORGIA STAR Won’t Win America’s Future OWNER/PUBLISHER DESIGN AND WEB SITE PARTNER- CLARA McLAUGHLIN LEATH ALLEN PROCTOR Since former President George W. Bush amped up standardized testing throughout the nation in 2002 with the No MANAGEMENT “AROUND THE TOWN” LONZIE LEATH, RINETTA M. FEFIE FRANCES BRADLEY, Child Left Behind Act, critics say results have been negative. 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The event was held at Ed Austin Regional Park and the guest speaker was three-time Women’s Swimming Olympic Gold Medalist,

Nancy Hogshead-Makar. She spoke to the crowd about what it was like when training for the Olympics but more importantly she spoke to the young girls about setting goals for the future and their education. “You have to be Strong, Smart and Bold to be an Olympic Gold Medalist,” said Hogshead-Makar.

Many volunteers from the community were involved with the event including employees of Bank of America and members of Greek

Life at the University of North Florida. Some cheered walkers on with encouraging signs, while others accompanied the Girls Inc. girls as they completed the one mile around the park. Everyone was welcomed at the finish line with water, apples and Yobe frozen yogurt.

Girls Inc. of Jacksonville is a nonprofit organization that is ded- icated to preparing girls, ages 5 – 18, to be self-confident, responsible and well-rounded individuals. They deliver the Girls Inc. National cur- riculum through their Outreach, AfterSchool, Literacy and Summer pro- grams in Northeast Florida. For more information about Girls Inc. please visit www.girlsincjax.org or contact them at 904-731-9933 or [email protected]. PR - 2 THE STAR JULY 28, 2012 FAMU Distinguished Researcher Receives More Than $5.6 Million from National Institutes of Health health issues that impact citizens in Florida and throughout the nation. It does this by working directly with members of communities disportionately im- pacted by breast and lung cancer.”

This award will provide FAMU with the support needed to conduct independ- ent research, provide research-training opportunities to Ph.D. students from health disparity populations and engage in health promotion and health infor- mation dissemination activities through established partnerships with commu- nity-based organizations in the area of cancer. The initiative will provide opportunities to accelerate scientific knowledge in cancer by providing sup- port for the following:

• Innovative research to promote minority health and to eliminate health dis- parities; • Increase the number of individuals from minority and other health disparity populations engaged in research activities; • Research infrastructure and capacity building; Photo caption: Karam Soliman (at podium) explained the significant of the • Strengthen the exemplary research training/education activities by increasing grant awarded to Florida A&M University by the NIH National Institute on the number of well-trained researchers from health disparity populations; and Minority Health and Health Disparities. From left to right: Joining Soli- • Engage minority and other health disparity communities in effective and sus- man were Michael Thompson, dean of the College of Pharmacy and Phar- tainable activities for improving the health of their communities including in- maceutical Sciences; Larry Robinson, interim president; Ken Redda, acting creasing health literacy and knowledge of health disparities. vice president for Research; and Rufus Montgomery, member of the Board of Trustees. “Dr. Soliman is one of the most assertive faculty members in the FAMU Col- lege of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and at FAMU, period—in TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded terms of pushing forward toward accomplishing our research goals,” said Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Michael Thompson, dean of COPPS and professor of Pharmacy Practice. “He Sciences an important and major grant from the National Institute on Minority has been persistent in obtaining grants, not only to support his research, but Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). also to support our graduate students to complete their Ph.D. degrees.”

The grant, “Center of Excellence for Cancer Research, Training and Commu- Ken Redda, professor and acting vice president for Research, echoed Soliman’s nity Service (COE-CRTCS),” was awarded to distinguished researcher and commitment to research. principal investigator Karam Soliman. “Dr. Soliman is one of the most outstanding researchers on campus—very pro- “When you do research, you have to believe that your contribution will last ductive, involved in the training of Ph.D. students and post-doc fellows,” said forever and that its influence never ceases,” Soliman said. Redda. “His role as research leader is very prominent and I highly commend him and his dynamic team for their many contributions to the FAMU research The total amount of the award is $5,626,785 for five years. In addition, FAMU community. We greatly appreciate the continual support of the National Insti- will receive $1,477,585 for five years as indirect cost. The overall goal and tute on Minority Health and Health Disparities at the National Institutes of objective of the grant will fund the development of innovative cancer research Health. Their generous funding will help FAMU strive to mitigate this devas- to address some of the most significant health consequences affecting minor- tating disease (cancer) that affects our communities.” ity and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. Specifically, the research funded by this grant will address novel approaches for treating and preventing Other members of the research team include the following: Mandip Sachdeva breast and lung cancer and promote minority health. (Pharmacy), Carl Goodman (Pharmacy), John Cooperwood (Pharmacy), Saleh Rahman and Cynthia M. Harris (Public Health), Deana Burney (Psychology), “I want to thank Dr. Karam Soliman and his research team for securing this Selina Darling-Reed (Pharmacy), Hernan Flores Rozas (Pharmacy) and Mi- grant,” said Interim President Larry Robinson. “This research initiative pro- aisha Mitchell (Front Porch Program, Tallahassee). vides the opportunity to faculty and students to apply their expertise to address JULY 28, 2012 PREP RAP PR - 3 PR - 4 THE STAR JULY 28, 2012 Frank H. Peterson Students Place at 2012 FCCLA National Leadership Conference

Rekisha Langley Nygia Bullock Sinedu Turnage the presentations, workshops and youth sessions. The Sciences education. FCCLA has more than 200,000 Jacksonville, FL – Duval County Public conference proved to be highly rewarding for these members and over 6,500 chapters from 50 state associ- Schools is pleased to honor five students from Frank H. Duval County students. ations, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The organi- Peterson Academies of Technology as true leaders FCCLA is a dynamic and effective national stu- zation has been involved in the lives of more than 10 within the district and the entire state of Florida. These dent organization that helps young men and women be- million youth since its founding in 1945. For more in- five students were among more than 6,800 nationwide come leaders and address important personal, family, formation on FCCLA, visit their website. members, advisers and alumni in attendance at the Fam- work and societal issues through Family and Consumer ily, Career and Community Leaders of America’s (FCCLA) 2012 National Leadership Conference. During the conference in Or- lando, approximately 3,600 students competed in STAR (Students Taking Ac- tion with Recognition) events, competi- tive events that build proficiency and achievement in leadership and job-re- lated skills. Congratulations to the fol- lowing Peterson students and FCCLA members for excelling in each category of the Occupational Division: ~ Rekisha Langley, first-place, Family Nutrition and Wellness ~Theresa Meyers and Katelyn Payne, second-place, Advocacy – Teen Suicide ~Nygia Bullock, second-place, Teach and Train– Preschool Teacher ~Sinedu Turnage, third-place, Early Childhood – Preschool Teacher This year’s student-originated theme for the annual national conference was “Reality Check.” Throughout the five-day convention, participants exam- ined and discussed several critical issues including family, school and community violence prevention, physical and finan- cial fitness, career exploration, and com- munity service projects. Frank H. Peterson’s student participants took this opportunity to advance their understand- ing of family and community issues and balance ideas off of their peers during JULY 28, 2012 THE STAR C&J 1 CrimeCrime andand JusticeJustice A Publication of the Florida Star and Georgia Star

As an African - American newspaper, we basically report on offenses committed by African - Americans. Please note that in our observations, weekly reports show that African - Americans DO NOT commit the largest percentage of criminal offenses in this area. Man Tortures and Threatens to Kill Girlfriend Father Arrested after Amber Alert Ends

At approximately 12:57 p.m., police received a call A man was arrested for beating, strangling, from a woman stating that Reginald Levison, 27, had en- stomping, threatening with a butcher knife, tor- gaged in a physical altercation with and took away the turing, and imprisoning his girlfriend. child they had together. Levison grabbed the child’s mother Police received a call from a ER nurse at 9:30 by the neck and attempted to strangle her. He hit her mul- p.m. concerning a woman who stated she was tiple times and would not let her leave her apartment. Lev- ison then took her cell phone, which prevented her from beaten by her boyfriend, Albert Lee Thomas, 41, making any calls f and took their 7-week-old son. Levison who she had been dating for a couple months. She Reginald Levison fled the scene with vehicle of the child’s mother. told deputies she was tortured for hours the previ- Prior to leaving, Levison made threats that he might possible harm the ous day after her boyfriend got very angry about child and any law enforcement that attempted to arrest him. He stated that he Albert Thomas her coming home at 10 a.m. She said he threw her would not go back to prison as he already has multiple arrests. Police issued a statewide Amber Alert but it was cancelled around 8:30 on the floor and stomped on her chest a couple times with his boots. She p.m. when Levison child to his sister, who in turn notified police. The baby was heard her chest “pop” causing her to have trouble breathing. She said fine and reunited with his mother. Thomas wanted to have sex with her, bus she refused and he became angry Levison was arrested the next morning and charged with false impris- again. Thomas then strangled her and she almost became unconscious. He onment, domestic battery/strangulation, interference with child custody, and punched her in eye then went to the kitchen to grab a butcher knife. She grand theft auto. told the deputy he stood over her while she was on the bed and stabbed the mattress twice by her head to scare her. The victim said that Thomas finally put the knife down, but got shoe strings to tie her arms and legs behind her back. He then stuffed tissues in her mouth and tied a bandana around her head to hold the tissues in her mouth so she couldn’t yell for help. Thomas later untied her hands and left the trailer. He used a lock on the outside of the trailer to lock her inside; however, the victim was able to leave and get to the nearby hospital. The victim signed a waiver of search for detectives and Crime Scene to enter the trailer to gather evidence. While the deputy was speaking to the victim at the hospital, Thomas walked into the room and said he wanted to speak to his girlfriend. The deputy had Thomas leave the room with him to the ER lobby. Thomas was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, domestic battery by strangulation, and false imprisonment. He remains on no bond due to being a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history; this is his 12th booking. He has prior charges including possession of co- caine, burglary with battery, domestic battery, and introduce contraband into detention facility. C&J 2 THE STAR JULY 28, 2012 From Actual Police Reports SSSHH! DidDid YouYou HearHear About?...About?... EDITOR’S NOTE: All suspects are deemed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The Sheriff’s Office reports are a matter of public record. The Star seeks to educate in the hope of keeping our community safe. Man Stabbed to Death with Object Your Safety A man was arrested in the stab- Street Smarts bing death of 18-year-old Grant S. Woodham. It is always important to be aware that anything can happen and that you are Neighbors discovered Woodham always at risk when you step out of your house. Here are some tips to keep in lying facedown on the entry side- mind: walk to a residence. It appeared that Woodham had been stabbed with a Basic Street Sense metal object, which was protruding • Wherever you are - on the street, in an office building or shopping mall, driving, from his chest cavity. waiting for a bus or subway - stay alert and tuned in to your surroundings. The preliminary investigation • Send the message that you're calm, confident, and know where you're going. Benjamin Powell revealed that Woodham had left his • Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uneasy, avoid the per- son or leave. friend’s home in order to sell nar- • Know the neighborhoods where you live and work. Check out the locations of cotics to an unknown black male. police and fire stations, public telephones, hospitals, and restaurants, or stores that Woodham left in his black 2010 are open late. Dodge Charger, which was not located at the scene where he was On Foot • Stick to well-traveled streets. Avoid shortcuts through wooded areas, parking found deceased. lots, or alleys. The Medical Examiner's Office • Don't flash large amounts of cash or other tempting targets like expensive jew- conducted an autopsy of the victim elry or clothing. and listed the manner of death as a • Carry a purse close to your body, not dangling by the straps. • Put a wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket, not a back pocket. homicide and the cause of death to • Try to use automated teller machines in the daytime. Have your card in hand and be a stabbing with punctured Grant Woodham don't approach the machine if you're uneasy about people nearby. wounds to the heart and lung. • Don't wear shoes or clothing that restrict your movements. Detectives conducted numerous interviews and fol- • Have your car or house key in hand before you reach the door. lowed up on investigative leads throughout the night and early • If you think someone is following you, switch direction or cross the street. Walk toward an open store, restaurant, or lighted house. If you're scared, yell for help. morning hours. A person of interest, 25-year-old Benjamin Lee • Have to work late? Make sure there are others in the building, and ask someone Powell, was identified and surveillance was conducted at - a colleague or security guard - to walk you to your car or transit stop. numerous locations within a certain area. Street Crimes Unit and members of the Special Investigations Division assisted Auto Theft and Carjacking with visual and electronic surveillance. • Keep your car in good running condition. Make sure there's enough gas to get where you're going and back. The Dodge Charger was later located. Detectives sur- • Always roll up the windows and lock car doors, even if you're coming right back. veilled the vehicle and observed a black male seated in the dri- Check inside and out before getting in. ver's seat. A tactical approach was made on the vehicle and • Avoid parking in isolated areas. Be especially alert in lots and underground park- Powell, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was arrested ing garages. without incident. He was then transported to the Criminal • If you think someone is following you, don't head home. Drive to the nearest police or fire station, gas station, or other open business to get help. Investigation Department for an interview with Homicide • Don't pick up hitchhikers. Don't hitchhike. Detectives. Woodham's vehicle was towed so it could be foren- sically examined and processed. On Buses and Subways Powell was charged with second degree murder (with a • Use well-lighted, busy stops. • Stay alert! Don't doze or daydream. deadly weapon), grand theft (motor vehicle), and possession of • If someone harasses you, don't be embarrassed. Loudly say "Leave me alone!" marijuana. He is being held without bail. If that doesn't work, hit the emergency device. According to records, Powell has three prior arrests • Watch who gets off with you. If you feel uneasy, walk directly to a place where which were all drug-related. there are other people. JULY 28, 2012 THE STAR C&J 3 BizarreBizarre CrimesCrimes who, what, when...huh?

Shots Fired Over $45 Debt Man Wants to Show Off Karate Moves to Deputy and Gets Arrested

Two women were arrested for firing shots and threaten- A man was arrested after trying to show off ing someone who owed one of the women a small amount his karate moves on a deputy, which did not help of money. in resisting his arrest. Police say 22-year-old Shanette Tiana Beachum had be- A deputy arrived near a charter boat serv- come angry over payment she had not received from her ice in response to a call about a man who appeared employer. She was said to have suppose to be paid $45 for to be highly intoxicated, bothering customers, and cleaning work. swinging karate chops at children. The man was reported appearing to have Beachum went to the residence of the victim with Sharita difficulty keeping his balance and smelled of al- Rochelle Marshall, who is also 22 years old, to collect the Shanette Beachum cohol. He was identified as Daniel Alan Settle, 32, and claimed that he had money owed. When Beachum was not able to get the a black belt in several different forms of martial arts. money, she used a handgun to threaten the victim and fired According to reports, the deputy said that Settle asked him if he several shots in the air. The two women then fled the place. could demonstrate karate moves on him and he said no. The deputy said, The police were able to locate Marshall within an area "Settle defied my lawful order and took up an active fighting stance, with his and Beachum was located the next day. fists clenched, arms bent and raised above waist level. I gave Settle a law- Both women were arrested. Marshall was charged with ful order to cease this stance but he refused to comply. Because I feared at- principal to aggravated assault. Beachum was charged with tack was imminent, Settle was physically restrained and placed into two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm, discharg- handcuffs.” ing a firearm in public, improper/dangerous exhibition of a Settle was arrested and forced inside the deputy's car. He was Sharita Marshall firearm, and tampering with evidence. charged with resisting an officer with violence. Other Unusual Crimes Across the Nation

Crying Baby Slammed Repeatedly on Floor Dies Child Left in Day Care Van Dies Denver, CO- 30-year-old Marquis Garrison was said to have Dallas, TX- Rescue arrived at a day care center in reference to shaken his 2-month-old daughter and throwing her to the floor to an unconscious child found in the day care van. The child’s name stop her from crying. She was slammed so hard that she suffered was 3-year-old Benjamin Price who was given CPR. When he was taken to the hospital, he was pronounced dead. Police said a serious brain injury, three broken bones in her legs, and a bro- the boy was left in the van outside of the day care after return- ken shoulder bone. The parents of the child did not call ambulance, but drove the ing from a field trip. Police believe the boy may have been in the van for at least two child to the hospital where she was determined to be in critical condition. They ex- hours in the van. The boy was only realized later that he was missing when his grand- plained to the doctor that their daughter started vomiting about a week ago and re- mother came to pick him up. The highest temperature that day was 105 degrees. cently had fallen off a bed. Garrison also said that she had some seizures as well. Family members said Price had been going to the day care for over a year. Police are The parents denied obtaining any medical treatment for the seizures or the fall or investigating this incident. even regular medical examinations since birth. A detective was called to the place Diaper Theft Runs From Security Topless and the doctor explained the parents’ story, which did not seem consistent with the Philadelphia, PA- 26-year-old Aishana Clayton was caught steal- child’s traumatic brain injury. At one point, the mother left the hospital to go to ing a pack of Pampers diapers and was confronted by security guards. She started punching, biting, and scratching one of the work. After some questioning, Garrison denied causing any trauma to the child. guards. The other guards tried to get Clayton off the guard by A few days later, Garrison eventually said that he was taking care of his child grabbing her shirt. She slipped herself out of the shirt and ran off when the child’s mother left. He then said he had thrown the baby to the floor re- topless through the store and into the parking lot. She then got into her Buick and peatedly after giving up trying to stop the crying by shaking her. The baby in the fled the area, which was found abandoned about a half a mile away. She has not hospital died days later. Garrison was arrested and faced with first-degree murder been found, but she is said to be on parole until November 2012. She is not new to and two counts of child abuse resulting in death. He is being held on no bond. shoplifting as she has four prior convictions for retail theft. C&J 4 THE STAR JULY 28, 2012 CriminalCriminal Line-UpLine-Up MISSING CHILDREN

Name: Kristina Campbell Name: Kyle Stewart Name: Javonte Naquan Name: Re’neshay Sweat Name: Malik J. Taylor Age: 16 Age: 17 Carter Age:17 Age: 14 Weight: 110 lbs Weight: 125 lbs Age: 17 Weight: 110 lbs Weight: 204 lbs Last seen: 7/09/12 Last seen: 6/28/12 Weight: 140 lbs Last seen: 7/17/12 Last seen: 7/15/12 Last seen: 7/15/12 ON THE LOOKOUT

Burglary Suspect

At 10:51 p.m., police responded to a food mart in reference to a bur- glary alarm. Further investigation by the responding patrol officers revealed that a burglary occurred to the store.

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MOST WANTED

Name: Thelvin Derell Name: Maurice Name: Gregory Name: Rodney Clemons Carr Bynum Eugene Byrd Offense: Court Order Offense: False Offense: Grand Theft Offense: Traffic in Violation/ Aggravated Imprisonment, Motor Vehicle Stolen Property Stalk, Intimidate/ Domestic Battery Force WItness Citizens with tips are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and become eligible for a reward.