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by Barry A. Mc Intosh Some may not advertise as On Thursday, the Challenger General Manager much as their larger com African-American Listing Burrus Installed As National President Of TAMPA -On Thurs petitors. Others may not be Executive Committee was The American Postal Workers Union, AFL- day, November 29, reli as well known. The Tampa formed with the ultimate gious, business, education, Bay Academy of Hope, goal of giving every CIO— media, and civic leaders Inc. wants to make that dis African-American business WASHINGTON, DC - Washington, D.C., on several boards including were brought together for covery process easy. in the Tampa Bay area the William Burrus has been November 10th, 2001. He the National Black College the purpose of identifying James Evans, the opportunity to list their James M. Evans installed as the new was elected by a mail ballot Alumni Hall of Fame, the arid promoting Tampa Bay founder and president.of business. One of the unique National President of the of the membership and National Coalition of Black area African-American the Tampa Bay Academy of benefits of The African- The Dr. Alfano Conference 380,000-member American received 53% of the vote in Voter Participation, the businesses. Hope, Inc. has for the past American Listing annual Center, located beside the Postal Workers Union, a three-way contest. His Ohio Advisory Board of Have you ever found 3 years published an annu edition is that listing your WINGATE Hotel off of AFL-CIO (Washington, term will run for three the U.S. Civil Rights yourself suddenly in need al book listing African- business is absolutely Fowler Ave., across from DC). Through its multiple years. Mr. Burrus becomes Commission, the A. Philip of a plumber, or maybe American businesses. The FREE! There is also paid USF. He will be hosting an crafts, APWU represents the first African-American Randolph Institute and the your trustworthy refrigera Tampa Bay Academy of advertising space available. event entitled, “An the clerk, maintenance^ and in 220 years of American Federal Advisory Council tor or sturdy washing Hope is a 501(c)(3) not- Those in attendance Evening of Greatness.” motor vehicle employees, labor history to be democ of Occupational Safety & William Burris machine just stopped work for-profit organization. were honored with a spe To learn how you can who work in 38,000 facili ratically elected to the posi Health. He is listed in with honors from Lincoln ing. Perhaps the family is Evans has dedicated the cial treat of listening to one get your business listed in ties of the United States tion of president by the Who’s Who In Black High School, he attended outgrowing your home, 2002 edition to the unsung of the youngest motivation the 2002 edition, or how America and has been fea Postal Service. APWU is membership of a national West Virginia State and you’re wondering what heroes of September 11, al speakers in the country. you can get a copy of the tured in Business Week also the bargaining agent union. College. He served in the it would cost to put on an 2001. Up through this Twenty-four year old African-American Listing, Magazine, Ebony for employees in several Since November 1980, 101st Airborne Division addition. On second year’s edition, the busi Delatorro L. McNeal, II, an please call (813) 277-0464. Magazine, Jet Magazine; private transportation and Mr. Burrus has served as and the 4th Armored Tank thought, maybe you should nesses have primarily been alumnus from Florida State Over the next several mail companies. Mr. APWU Executive Vice and Black Enterprise Division of the United get in touch with a realtor. from Tampa. This year’s University shared with the months a concerted effort Magazine. On November Burrus replaces the venera President, the union’s sec States Army. He is married Like any community mind edition boasted 1300 busi leaders his perspective on will be made by leaders on 8, 2001, he was appointed ble Moe Biller, who has ond highest elected office. to wife, Ethelda and has ed person, you want to sup nesses, with a circulation success. You can catch this both sides of the Bay to to the AFL-CIO Executive retired after 65 years in the As a testament to his popu four daughters: Valerie, port your community busi of .5,000. But it’s still not rising star this Friday, greatly increase participa labor movement including lar support among rank- Council. Doni, Kimberly, and ness... but who are they? all-inclusive. December 7, 7:00 p.m. at tion. the past 21 years as and-file members-he was Mr. Bums has served as Kristy, one stepson, National President of the re-elected on four occa APWU’s chief negotiator Antwon, seven grandchil APWU. sions without opposition. in the Year 2000 contract World Aids Day Taken To ‘The Bridge’ dren and two great grand Mr. Burrus was He served as President of negotiations and subse Bv Allene Gammage-Ahmed sole interest was placed on Petersburg, encouraged ev than 50% of all AIDS cases children. He resides in installed by John Sweeney, the . Cleveland, Ohio quent ongoing arbitration ST. PETERSBURG - youth and HIV/AIDS in eryone to remember those are under the age of 25 Croom, Maryland. President of the. American APWU from 1974 until process for a new National Many things were taking our community. World loved ones lost, those liv years old, it is imperative Federation of being elected to national Agreement. place on Saturday; 'De AIDS Day, nowin its four ing with HIV/A}DS.i.andJx> „ that we educate out; vouth LaborZGongress - ■ oj • briice sis"' Executive Vice teenth year, linked the keep in mind that this dis on the dangers inwved. cember 1, 2001; a parade Industrial Organizations at President. bbrn in Wheeling, West theme, "We Care-Do You?" ease is still a problem for Jasmine Gravelejj and held downtown, Santa’s a dinner held in Mr. Bums has served on Virginia. After graduating holiday parties, youth sp with communities across all of us as we continue to Marquell Clarkson of the orts and a host of other act the world. search for the cure. Visitors youth advisory council ivities that would easily The occasion of World were also able to take ad help get the word out dur capture the attention of our AIDS Day at The Bridge vantage of an enormous ing special activities held The Late Attorney Morris W. Milton young generation. An even provided an opportunity for variety of ‘free’ services for youth. The continued more serious event took youth, their family and and enjoy an entire day diligence of these two ener Honored place at Bridges of Ameri- friends to address issues filled with performances by getic teens will help bring ca/The Pinellas Bridge that, that have a devastating im young recording artists, increased awareness ST. PETERSBURG - pact on African-American youth choirs, dancers, bas among other young people, surprisingly, drew a tre Unfortunately, the racial mendously large turnout of communities. Watson Hay ketball games, clowns, face changing their lives and the divide which has historical youth to help spread the nes, president of Pinellas painting, refreshments, lit Way they look at the dis ly been woven so tightly word in observance of Bridge, Health Education erature, prizes and much ease. into American life is still World AIDS Day 2001, Project & Coalition for a more. quite prevalent With the where the focal point and Safe & Drug Free St. Realizing that more Please see WORLD pg. 6 growing trend toward polit State off Black World Conference Draws ical conservatism on the rise, the economic, educa Thousands To Atlanta ------—------tional and social gains Black Americans have encouraged dialogue from BY NORMAN E, JONES. II achieved over the last 40 participants. An unusually Atlanta, GA - years are now under attack. high attendance of black Representatives came from There are formidable From left to right: Africa, Europe, the leaders came or sent repre forces in our nation work Carolyn Thompson (Local Chapter Secretary), Dorothy Jackson (State sentatives to the SOBWC. Caribbean, and America, ing diligently to overturn President of Democratic Black Caucus), Mrs. Dorothy Milton, Lonnie Congresswoman Maxine on behalf of several such initiatives as Donaldson (President of Morris Milton Chapter) Walters (D) California, African ethnic groups to Affirmative Action. Even Congressman John official by ratifying the motion to name the chapter mously approved by dele explore words of wisdom, the Voting Rights Act of Conyers (D) Michigan, name of it’s local chapter after one who always gates to allow the organizations, businesses 1965 is under threat of The Reverends A1 after the late Attorney worked for the good of the Congressional District to and the culture of A riom being eliminated by way of Sharpton, Jessie Louis Morris W. Milton. The organization, Dorothy hereafter be known as the people. Several thousimd “Sunset” laws. The need is Jackson and Martin Luther Caucus held it’s regular Milton^ Attorney Milton’s Morris W. Milton Chapter. people of all shades of now greater than ever for King DI were all in atten scheduled Executive widow, was brought for Persons interested in color came to the Georgia Black Americans to band Committee meeting ward to receive a copy of becoming members can International Convention dance. together and resist those The Bev Smith Show, December 1st in St. the certification document. contact Lonnie Donaldson Center near the Airport in who are bent upon turning with Journalist, Bev Smith, Petersburg where it’s state At the most recent or Perkins T. Shelton at the’ Atlanta, GA from back the clock to the period was broadcast live from the president Dorothy Jackson annual State Convention in Pinellas County November 28 to December of overt discrimination and front lobby of the Sheraton presented the Certification Jacksonville, President Democratic Headquarters, 2, 2001 to attend the State second-class citizenship for Hotel. The SOBWC head Award to the Congressional pro-tem, Lonnie 2250 First Avenue North. of the Black World non-white citizens. quarters sent up-to-date District 10 chapter. After Donaldson made the For more information Conference (SOBWC). The Democratic Black information to millions of having met and approved a motion that was unani- please call (727) 327-2796. Conference sessions Caucus of Florida made it featured a plethora of top listeners over the American ics and subjects to nourish Urban Radio Network. WELCOME! NEW ADVERTISERS the understanding, appreci According to Ron The Weekly Challenger welcomes the following new retail advertiser: ation, and advancement of Daniels, the conference Jessie Jackson convener, the SOBWC was black people worldwide. MICHAELANDERSON African-centered educa a two-year undertaking INDEX tion, culture; religion and with no much funding. 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Barry A. McIntosh Community General Manager Allene Gammage-Ahmed .... Office Manager asked whether he was In recent weeks my cal ideology can also be a between W.E.B. DuBois unity, we should focus on the potential for overcom Bill Blackshear...... North Central Florida ing obstacles to Black Haitian before he was tor articles have focused on source of division among and Booker T. Washington "operational unity" or what Business Manager -progress. This is why infor tured by officers of the some of the key issues dis people of African descent. or the bitter struggle Dr. Maulana Karenga and Lonnie Donaldson...... Circulation Manager New York Police John Bracey is among the between DuBois and Imamu Amira Baraka have mation exchange and net The Weekly Challenger Office: cussed at the State of the working is so crucial. It Department, nor was Black Conference scholars who has pointed Marcus Garvey. In the six termed '"unity without uni 2500 M.L. 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THE BLACK PRESS believes that America can best divide between various agree affect us in common because of their lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords branches of the African Africans in America the times. and explore avenues for. This kind of networking to every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his skin color. It is essential family and working for integrationist- assimilation- Creating unity is not uniting operationally to can become the basis for human and legal rights.. Hating no man, fearing no ist school of thought has operational unity. that lines of communica man... the Black Press strives to help every man in the greater unity in our com easy. For people of African devise strategies to work tion be opened between firm belief that all men are hurt as long as anyone is munities. The problem is been dominant as our peo descent, however, unity is on them. Operational unity At the State of the held back. various sectors of the that "unity" is such an ide ple largely adopted the not an option, it is manda requires that we identify Black World Conference, MEMBER African community in the alized term. In reality there view that becoming a part tory. The persistence of and work on issues that we we also explored the possi Southeast Black U.S. in order to forge oper are major impediments to of the "American" way of white supremacy and the agree on while continuing bility of creating Pan Publishers ational unity. Into the 21 SI building total or absolute life was the easiest way to "colorline" demands that to discuss areas where we African Councils to pro Association Century people of Inc. unity in the African com achieve freedom. In other the sons and daughters of may disagree. By working mote operational unity African descent must unite munity in the U.S, or with periods the nationalist-sep Africa, where ever we together in this manner we between various sectors of or remain disorganized, SPABCC in the global Black com aratist school of thought reside in the world, must may discover that we can the changing African com disoriented and disrespect munity. As 1 stated in a has been dominant as find ways and means of overcome our differences munity in the U.S. By some ed. Operational 5) previous article, ethnicity, Black people grew skepti creating greater unity in the in areas where we disagree. estimates there are now 3- unity is the order of the culture, religion or familial cal of the possibility of interest of our collective Operational unity 5 million continental differences are far more becoming being accepted survival and development. among people of African Africans in the U.S. from day! important than skin color in as first class citizens in this To achieve this daunting descent is imperative as we various African nations and Stye Weefelg Challenger building unity. Many of the country. In other periods task, however, we should enter a new century and ethnic groups and another conflicts raging across the the notion of accommoda not delude ourselves into millennium. 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Continental United States, Hawaii, We Aren’t Children Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands by Sheldon Richman the idea. As H.L. Mencken bootleggers.” It refers to the tant protectionism. What Outback Steakhouse com democrats will say that as ATTENTION POSTMASTER: Theoretically this is the said, “Puritanism is the alliance inevitably struck are the local wineries afraid pany wants to open an out long as the people get to Send all address changes to let in the county (city of vote on these rules, there is dje Weekly Clj^lenyer Land of the Free, but don’t haunting fear that someone, between those who oppose of? But it is just one of the 2500 M.L. King St. S. you believe it. In the Land somewhere, ./.may be some Consensual activity many restrictions on alco Conway) and has applied no conflict with freedom. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 of the Really Free, adults' happy.” for moralistic reasons and hol sales. Hard liquor may for a club permit. Naturally, Wrong. Freedom is not NO PAPER? wouldn’t be treated like It isn’t just rup-of-the- those who oppose it out of not be sold in supermarkets, Protestant ministers and some collective right. It If you have not received your paper during delivery, children. Yet all levels of mill busybodies and clergy economic interest. Thus but only in private liquor others are campaigning belongs to individuals. If a phone (727) 896-2922 government treat us like the men who would have an both the Baptists and the stores. Of course, in some against it. But leading the majority can vote to stop a DEADLINES youngest, dumbest children interest in stopping people bootleggers favored states it may be sold only in charge is the owner of an restaurant from serving me All news items, advertising copy and related art submitted you can imagine. from drinking in Pine Bluff Prohibition - the Baptists state-owned stores. That’s existing steakhouse. a drink on Sundays, I’m not for publication on Thursday must be at the office of called socialism. And in Baptists and bootleggers free in that respect - and The Weekly Challenger no later than 5 p.m. Monday Here are some exam restaurants on Sundays. because drinking is sinful; ples, all from one state (my Another group with an the bootleggers because Arkansas, as in some other once again. neither are the owners of SUBMISSIONS POUCY adopted state of Arkansas) interest is the owners of legal booze cut into their states, counties can be dry. Now I submit that none the restaurants. Voting does Submissions to The Weekly Challenger may be edited for reasons of space, clarity or for considerations of liability. and involving only one restaurants in neighboring profits. Which brings me to my of this is appropriate in the not sanctify tyranny. All submissions become the sole property of The Weekly thing: alcohol. towns, such as Little Rock. The second case is a last example. In Faulkner United States of America. And speaking of vot Challenger. The Weekly Challenger reserves the right to . Just recently a majority I can’t prove that these peo state law permitting grocery County, where I live, alco At the very least, in a free ing, if we grownup run all or part of any submission at a later time. Some submissions may take precedence due to timeliness or of voters of the city of Pine ple aided the busybodies’ stores and gas stations to hol sales are prohibited. country a grownup ought to Americans are so incompe newsworthiness. Bluff (the few that voted) cause, but they would be sell wine - as long as it is There is one exception: spe be free to drink what, tent when it comes to mak cial licenses for so-called where, and when he wants Volume 34 * Number 13 decided to continue the pro prime suspects in my inves made in Arkansas. The law ing decisions about alcohol, Published Thursday, December 6,2001 hibition on restaurants’ and tigation. Why? Because if goes back to the end of private clubs are sometimes so long as he doesn’t harm why does anyone expect us 16 pages * 2 sections hotels’ selling alcohol on people can’t have a drink Prohibition and was in the issued. This is a sham. anyone else. I didn’t say to vote for the best people to ©TAr Kreilff (Sballmner while eating out in Pine news recently because for There are eight private offend. I didn’t say bother. I hold political office? Either Ail rights reserved. No portions of this periodical may be Sundays. Why anyone who reproduced without expressed consent. does not drink on Sunday Bluff, they are likely to do years the state’s alcohol clubs with permits, two of said “harm,” as in strike, we are adults capable of cares if anyone else does, I so at a restaurant in Little board refused to issue per them country clubs; a assault, murder. Otherwise, regulating our lives or we can’t figure out. But that’s Rock. mits for the wine sales. restaurant must charge $5 it’s no one else’s business. are children. Make up your Florida Should me. Apparently, there are This is the phenomenon Now it has resumed doing annual dues just so it can (As for kids, I say the par minds.- enough busybodies and that economist Bruce so. Limiting sales to call itself a club instead of a ents are in charge.) Support Free ministers who can’t stand Yandle calls “Baptists and Arkansas-made wine is bla restaurant. Anyway, the Some good small-D Enterprise And u. s. Space Program Is Black Settle With America’s Salvation------—

Microsoft—— by David Almasi fused their priorities in this of a transition to life in your genes survive if man gram today, along with two American females as par There is a saying, regard? Have we focused space, which could ensure does not survive on Earth? candidates. ticipants in the U.S. Space by Edwin H. Moore “Among the greatest hu too much on fame and for our survival as part of the What can you do? What else can you do? Camp in California. At a Participation in the Microsoft case by Florida’s gov man urges are the realiza tune and not enough on sur human family? , First, you can become You can urge your family’s minimum, you can make it ernment has always seemed a bit out of character for a tion of fame and fortune.” vival? If Earth as we know The U.S. spends bil more familiar with the U.S. children to choose fields a goal to send one child in state governed by conservative principles favoring free Fame because most people it ceased to exist, what lions on the space program space program. Visit the that can lead to careers as your family to Space Camp markets. Now when the prospects of settling this antifree want to be remembered would be our best option each year. The Interna www.nasa.gov Internet astronauts. While you are at some point during their market case are readily available, the attorney general of fondly, and often, during for survival? tional Space Station website. You will leam that on the website, if you read childhood or teenage years. Florida appears unwilling to join the settlement agreed to their lifetime as well as Man has been on the appears to be progressing at least four International the biographies of the Clearly, space is an by the U.S. Department of Justice. Florida should be a after they die. Fortune be planet for a long time, and smoothly as we hear about Space Station missions are African-American astro alternative for man’s sur state that encourages innovation, exploration, and cause it takes resources to we are likely to be here for its physical development planned for the coming nauts who are in the space vival should Earth become progress, not one that acts as a hindrance to these ideals. accomplish life goals, and the foreseeable future. and about the astronauts year. You will also find program, you will find that uninhabitable. African- Slightly fewer than 200,000 Floridians are Microsoft wealth is usually a key to However, the convergence who are making it possible that, currently, there are most have backgrounds in Americans can ensure their shareholders. Millions more have benefitted from the obtaining required re of certain events could through regular news 149 astronauts in the pro engineering and medicine. survival by becoming full innovative line of products offered by this creative com gram and 17 candidates sources. make it difficult for sur media reports. Have you Moreover, you can do what participants in the space pany. In reality, however, vival on Earth. An alterna been paying close attention seeking to become astro the Silicon Valley Chapter program in the coming One has to wonder if the intent is to destroy success. fame and fortune are sec tive is for man to transition to what has been occurring nauts. More importantly, of the National Coalition of years. Two excellent side- Microsoft is forced to disclose part of its code, is lim ondary since survival is the to a life in space. To what high above our heads? you will discover that there 100 Black Women, Inc, did benefits accrue to those ited in how it relates to computer makers, and is forced to real starting point. Have extent are African-Ameri More important, what have are six African-American this past summer: It spon-. who join the space pro fund a technology oversight committee to oversee the African-Americans con cans preparing to be a part you done to ensure that astronauts in the space pro sored 22 young African- gram: Fame and fortune. settlement, respond to complaints, and report to court. The head of the antitrust division of the U.S. Department of Justice has agreed that the public is well served by this agreement. 60® BLESS AMCfilCA It is time for Florida to agree. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 6 - DECEMBER 12. 2001 3 TAMPA BAY AREA NEWS

Celebration Of Caregivers Black History Pageant Has Luncheon Pinellas County And African Fashion Show------ST. PETERSBURG - the staff at the Walter Other activities will be Head Start Sponsors The Suncoast Health Fuller Recreation Center, hands-on, interactive, A Job Fair------ST. PETERSBURG - Council, Inc., will host a The Humanities Institute, playful and therapeutic, Dancing, singing and ST. PETERSBURG - The following compa free forum for non-profes and Project Pup. and may include: mani The Pinellas County Head nies have been invited: sional, adult caregivers of recitations will just be a A “Celebration of cures, pedicures, hand Pinellas County Head few of the entertainment Start announces a Job Fair adult stroke survivors. This Caregivers” has been paraffins and hand mas headliners at the Third to all Head Start Parents Start, Pinellas County forum, “Celebration of designed to pamper, nur sages, make-overs, reflex Annual Luncheon and and the community. Sheriff Office, Time Caregivers,” will be held ture, and support the needs ology, and chair massages; African Fashion Show to This job fair will be Warner, Florida Power, on Thursday, December 6, of stroke survivor care crafts and water play be held 11 a.m., Saturday, held at Enoch Davis City of St. Petersburg, 2001 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. givers who, according to a (water aerobics and lap Dec. 15 at the Holiday Inn Center, 1111 18th Avenue Pinellas County Urban at the Walter Fuller recent report by the swimming); nutritional Sunspree Resort, 6800 South, St. Petersburg, on League, St. Petersburg Recreation Center, which National Family guidance and cooking Sunshine Skyway Lane. Tuesday, December 11, Times, K-Mart, MetLife, is located in the “Azalea” Caregivers Associatipn, demonstrations; pet thera Many of the fashions will 2001, from 3-6 p.m. and many more. neighborhood of St. are at increased risk for py; fall prevention in the be provided by Simply Petersburg. The forum is health and emotional prob elderly; and demonstra Natural Boutique, being funded by the Area lems of their own. The prir tions of assistive devices Raynetta Mobley, owner Main Agency on Aging and the mary purpose of the and transfer training. and operator. The fashion Department of Elder “Celebration of Assistance with travel Shopping Spree commentator for the affair Affairs. Collaborative Caregivers” is to cater to to the forum will be pro Dierdre Downing-Jackson is none other than St. ST. PETERSBURG - sell their goods - arts and partners include the the emotional and physical vided, as well as provi has done graduate study at Petersburg’s own Dierdre the Beat Goes On: African The Main Street Florida crafts, clothing, food and American Heart needs of stroke survivor sions for respite care. Both UCLA. She now host a Downing-Jackson who American Lives in Review. revitalization area of 22nd refreshments, flea market Association, CHOICES caregivers. Presentations breakfast and lunch will be show entitled “Walking by presently makes her home Fashion commentator Street South is planning a items and more. for Community Health, served. Also, several excit will focus on such topics Faith”. She is the recipient Plan to stop by to find in Los Angeles, CA. for the Luncheon and holiday shopping spree on Aging and Adult Services, as learning how to access ing door prizes will be raf of numerous awards This luncheon and African Fashion Show will 22nd Street South, that special gift for the hol Health South, Juvenile the Internet for medical fled. Registration is free! including the Charles R. African Fashion Show will be St. Petersburg’s own Saturday, Dec. 15, from 10 idays, or to be a vendor, Welfare Board, Mary Kay, and social support ser Please call Karen Leeling Drew Community Service be sponsored by the Black Dierdre Downing-Jackson, a.m. - 3 p.m. contact 327-4435. at the Suncoast Health Practically Pikasso, the vices, how to use humor Award, the Governor’s History Pageant of Bethel who presently lives in Los Vendors are invited to Heart and Vascular therapy as a stress manage Council, Inc. at (727) 217- Award for the State of Community Baptist Angeles, California. A Institute, the Hospice of ment technique, and how 7070 to register. Oklahoma, NAACP Legal Church, a 24-year-old the well-known model, and a the Florida Suncoast, the to apply stroke survivor Defense and Educational Free “Healthy Eating atrical institution that sought after speaker, Mrs. City of St. Petersburg and rehabilitation strategies. grooms young people, Jackson has been featured Fund’s 1990 Black Women Through The of Achievement Award. In Holiday Party Under The ages 10 to 20 in drama in the 20th Century Fox techniques, coping skills film: Flight Club, and also 1977, she was voted Mrs. Holidays”------the Disney film: Parent Ohio and became a second Moonlight------and respect for authority. healthier preparation of runner-up in the Mrs. ST. PETERSBURG - The pastor of Bethel Trap II. She was the talk ST. PETERSBURG - Florida State Young Artists able at Borders Books & The African People’s traditional favorites that Community is the Rev. show, host of a program America Pageant. Dn a steady rise to interna Symposium Competition. Music nationwide. Education and Defense keeps the flavor, and sam Manuel L. Sykes. Founder called “Perspectives” in In September, Mrs. A graduate of SPJC and On Dec. 14, Oksana ples of some surprisingly tional stardom, St. Jackson was the opening Fund invites everyone to a and director of the pro Los Angeles for eight Northeast High School. will entertain her audience delicious alternatives! Petersburg resident plenary speaker for the free “Healthy Eating gram is Minister Peggy M. years, dealing with issues Oksana Kolesnikova, Oksana and her family with a varied repertoire of through the Holidays” This program is one of Peterman. Recently, the of community concern. Women of Excellence accomplished classical made St Petersburg their classical, folk, contempo open house event with free a series of monthly health program received the She is Founder and presi Conference held in San pianist and composer, will new home in 1993, after rary songs. She will also food sampling, cooking and fitness seminars spon Carter G. Woodson dent of DDJ & Company Diego, California. give a spectacular - and relocating from Russia. premiere original works to demonstrations and recipes sored by the Wellness Memorial Award from the and Wildflower Members of the free - performance to a Ever so grateful of living be released in her upcom on Saturday, Dec. 15th Program of the African NEA at its national con Productions, a Public Luncheon and African crowd of fans, friends and in America, Oksana ing CD. Oksana will not from noon to 3 p.m. at the People’s Education and vention in Los Angeles. It Relations and Image Fashion Show committee curious onlookers who will donates countless perfor-, charge a fee for her concert Wellness Center at <-1327 Defense Fund (ADEDF) to Consultant Firm, specializ u- include:.Chairperson, mances to churches, retire and will donate 15% of was accepted by Minister gather on the patio of Cafe Rhonda Rembert, Frances 9th Street South (rear) in promote exercise, proper Peterman. ing in international mar Lido, at the St. Petersburg ment homes, schools, hos proceeds from gratuities St. Petersburg. nutrition and wellness and This is a fund raising keting and production. Williams, Janet Pier. pitals and fundraisers. and CD sales to Autumn’s As you plan meals to to address the grave dis event for the Black History Mrs. Jackson has a Fitzsimmons, Janice Kolesnikova, 23, re She’s currently composing House, a privately funded celebrate the holidays with parities in health and Pageant that will be held 4 Bachelor of Arts degree in Wiggins, Teresa Riggs, cently graduated from original works that will be home for children born family and friends, keep health care for the African p.m., Sunday, February 10, Political Science and Nancy Walker, LaLaunda Florida State University recorded on her second with AIDS. health and fitness in mind! community. at the Mahaffey Theater. Philosophy from the Baxter. where she studied under a CD. 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Weed & Seed Program Ramblinq Walking In A “Wild” Wonderland Sponsors Evening Of HIRES- «■■■SSffiI With In eastern culture most Celebration------Charles Howard conflicts occurs out of reli ST. PETERSBURG-The Sewing Circle and perfor- "Yesterday has gone, forget it. gious ideas and it is out of such mances by youth groups. Today is here, use it. City of St. Petersbuig Weed tension that many problems Tomorrow may not come, Please contact Janis Ford, and Seed Program will spon grows. Whereas in western So don't wait on it." Weed and Seed Coordinator at sor an Evening of Celebration culture most tension and divi (727) 893-9841 or Trudy 896-2152 on December 14,2001 from 6 sion grows out of the sexual Popoola, Safe Haven Coordi to 9 p.m. at the Enoch Davis urge to satisfy social needs. We nator at (727) &93-9842 for Center. 1111 18th Avenue must beware of putting too HAPPY additional information. MORE UNIQUE South. much reliance on sexual urges Refreshments will be WAYS TO STRETCH BIRTHDAY The highlight will be a and more emphasis behind Today 12-6-01, John fashion show featuring cre served. A DOLLAR moral behavior. Gilliam, Delmetrice Stevens, ations of the Weed and Seed Continued: “Gospel We are all affected in our Singer Lois Snead Continues Ayrian Battle, 7th thru 12th; daily lives which are only try To Storm The Nation”. Ronald Squire, Jr., Frances ing to test our religion and .Scruggs, Darrian “Baby Ice” It was during this time that faith. When resisting tempta Allen, Ulysses Pittman, Terrell Lois discovered that gospel Please Support tion seems to be extremely V. Mack, Sr., James A. Henry, music was not her only pas hard, turn to prayer and turn it Jr., Andrew Taylor. sion. It was Christmas 1988, Our Paper By all over to God. There is noth- ing that can come up in our life and Snead was recording ‘To * TAMPA - It’s no secret Contest which awards aca Proceeds from this AGED that God cannot handle. Prayer The Father” on Instinct that the tragic events of demic scholarships to its event will help us as we RETIREE Supporting Our will enable us to grow and Records. “Lois suddenly had September llth have left winners, totaling $4,000 continue to meet the needs Victoria L. Lawson, whose escape from a disorganized the idea that she would not local non-profit organiza (Since 1980) of our community. Your worked for The Weekly Chal Advertisers— unadjusted individual into a come home for Christmas, but tions struggling to provide • The Minority Busi unwrapped Christmas gift lenger for the past 32 years, highly self-directive and effec wait until after,” said Porter. the services and support ness Expo & Cultural Arts will help us to aid The informed me Sunday evening tive human being. “Instead, she spent Christmas that the community has Festival (Since 1989) Children’s Home in their Thank You. that she will officially be retir ! '' •- day at a hospital for terminally counted on for years .. • The Annual Youth efforts to make Christmas ing, I guess this year? ill children. She brought them especially during this time Swim Meet (Since 1980) 2001 a special one for the We will see, of course we gifts and sang to them.” of the year. • And ... our 4th Annual youth who are in residence all will miss you, take care in “One little boy, who Since its inception in Holiday Mixer! Judging at this 109 year old haven your endeavors. We love you. WOODIES 655 Central Ave. 1979, TOBA has spon from last years success, for special needs children. seemed especially excited **** Phone 823-0823 about Lois being there, died sored activities that 400 + people are expected Special invitations will be HARRISITES HATBOX demonstrate its ability and to attend! mailed along with the chil the next week,” recalled FELLOWSHIPPED willingness to serve This event will be held dren’s Christmas Wish Porter. Porter says, “After that, On Thursday, Nov. 29,01 Tampa’s businesses, gov on Thursday, December Lists by weeks end. Please everywhere she goes, she the Hanisites Club of Bethel Do YOU HAVE SAM'S BEAUTY SALON would feed the hungry, bring ernment and communities. 13,2001, at Tampa Cruis A help us! AM. E. Church met at the 29th SOMETHING YOU'D 3600 - 18th Avenue South gifts and food to the hospitals, Some of TOBA’s spon Cade Club, 700 West Ross How Can I Help? Street South home of Mrs. LIKE TO SELL? St. Petersburg, FL convalescent homes and sored activities include: Avenue, Tampa, FL, 6-10 • $1500 Sponsorship Elsie Burgess. When one (727) 322-0024 • Cell (727) 542-2189 • The Annual Dr. p.m., phone (813) 223- • PSA (Public Service neighborhoods.” Some resi pulled up you got the Christ Why NOT Martin Luther King., Jr. 5959 for further informa Announcements) dents of Norristown and mas spirit at first sight. The ADVERTISE IT IN THE Pretty Feet by Leadership Breakfast tion Through your media outlet Pottstown received help from home was beautifully decorat (Since 1980) Come out and enjoy the • Use of your mailing Weekly Snead that past Christmas ed in and out Christmas just • The Annual Youth fun, entertainment, food or email list Challenger? OFF"""] when she gave out food certifi sparkled all over. The feast was Heritage Oratorical and other festivities. cates to 30 area families. Porter Thanksgiving and Christmas, You'll be happy PEDICURE says she also gave some all in one. TO SEE HOW Monday - Wednesday money to a realtor to keep District Seeks Name for New Dr. Gloria East, Ms. REASONABLE our J_w/coupon • Appointment NecessaryJ someone in their home for Burgess's daughter, was the Bing, Riverview of dered outstanding service School RATES ARE. Christmas. On two of the other Symmes elementary to public education, such perfect hostess. This is our last TAMPA - The School Ask for Tony weekends, Snead and Porter as presidents, School fellowship in the old year. But, District of Hillsborough school by December 14, 20 years experience in Hair Care had been in downtown ■i Call 896-2922 we will be celebrating post County is seeking public or send them to William Board members, educa as Barber and Beautician Philadelphia feeding the OR COME IN TODAY; Christmas, our annual dinner, input on the proposed Maxwell, General Area • homeless. tors and outstanding citi 2500 Pth St. S. January 12th. The food was name for a new elemen Director, Area V Schools, zens. Schools may also St. Petersburg Qospd-Oriented J—S/urts On Safe Tt just brought tears to scrumptious an enjoyable tary school in the Oak 825 Brooker Road, be named for geographic their eyes, the way people just repast Creek area, tentatively Brandon, FL 33511, no SAM'S BEAUTY SALON flocked to them for the food *** locations and for groups scheduled to open in later than December 21, and grabbing for flyers that and clubs. WHAT CHRISTMAS August 2002. According to School told them of God’s love,” said MEANS TO ME Those interested in Board policy, schools SUPPORT THE Porter. Porter says Snead sells Christmas to me is a gift suggesting names can shall be named for indi BLACK PRESS The Diabetes Connection her CD’s and tapes herself to from above. either submit them to viduals who have ren Front Porch Community local retailers and uses the pro A gift of salvation bom of ceeds for food and gifts. Then- God’s love. • “Free Full Service Car Wash with Oil Change” DIPPER Program plans then were to go out at For far beyond what my > Custom Waxing & Detailing 162116th Street South- least two weekends each mind comprehends, carwash 1 We Wash Vans & Pickups Too! St. Petersburg, PL 33705 month bringing food and My eternal future com: . ; • 24-Hour Self-Service Car Wash encouragement to those in pletely depends. (QUIKLUBE) 220 - 34th Street North, St. Petersburg need. Snead says her music On that first Christmas lberAHJNa\ and her gifts have a message Night centuries ago, 327-1900 for people about having faith When God sent His Son to V center y LEARN TO MANAC SINCE 1968 8:30 to 5:30 Monday - Saturday in God. “I believe it helps to the earth below, have something to hold onto For if the Christ Child had FULL ""FRESH 75| FULL 7 THE 7‘ ‘ SERVICE and expect,” says Snead, “and not been bom, SERVICE OIL YOUR DIABETES WORKS! ‘N SHINE” CAR WASH to know thenext day it will get There would be no rejoic CHANGE better.” She! recalls talking ing on Easter mom. SAVE $2°° SAVE $250 SAVE $2°° SAVE $1°° 30 pt. Oil Change & CarWash, UtlU’vCfiiL FULL SERVICE Soft Cloth Car with a woman who had heard For only because Christ CAR WASH These Basic Guidelines Safety Check 1000 Tri-Foam Wax System, Wash, Vacuum her sing a song entitled “God for SMirv-.»« oatftaMi sr< (ft* Tfer&ta was bom and died, Includes Oil, Filter, Under Chassis Spray & Interior, Windows Rust Inhibitor, Wheel Brite, Polish Wax, Blue iFl&j&we Chh® i sis.se* carta Will Take Care of You.” She And hung on a cross to be Lube, Visual Inspect,, - Cleaned, Dash Armorall Tires, & Air Poly Sealant, Air. PLUS “Free Full Service Dusted, Exterior Towel Freshener, & Wheel-Brite told Lois that she thought of crucified. Freshener Dried & Detailed Car Wash” VISITS that song just before going in Can worldly sinners like $l H&g .WilKk. 1 for heart suigery. She said she you and me, 27.99 *14.00 ’11.50 9.95 Plus Tax • (Reg. $16.50)' (Reg. $10.95) was scared but the song Be fit to live eternity... Plus Tax • (Reg. $29.99) Plus Tax • (Reg. $13.50) Coupon EXPIRES 12/14/01 Coupon EXPIRES 12/14/01 Coupon EXPIRES 12/14/01 Coupon EXPIRES 12/14/01 8G-12& LI encouraged her. • H.S.R. «vsg.?r Snead, Porter says, is a shy person, and describes her as very humble1 in spite of her g $: 1 3 f success. “On stage, she is like REV. MOTHER SUPERIOR WILLIAMS someone totally different,” Ordained Psychic Christian Reader & Adviser [wry says Porter. “She’s a great HAVE YOU BEEN HOODOOED? | | iWCx singer but you would .never ARE YOU SICK IN ANY PART OF YOUR BODY? know from her. Lois chooses Rev. Mother Superior Williams has God Given Power to help you to live in Royersford because overcome your problems no matter how big or small. fsSTT" 51* •: she likes the country life, and She will tell you just what you want to know about friends, ene it’s a nice place to live.” YAeaS. In May 99, Lois per mies or rivals; Whether husband, wife or sweetheart is true or false; How to gain the love you most desire; Control or influence l_ formed as a special guest on a | nt* “.df the action of anyone, even though miles away. Tell'you of lucky Saturday at the Annual March 1. numbers. She has helped thousands through all walks of life. She for Jesus Celebration in HbAlx? $ l i will advise on love, marriage, business, health, divorces, lawsuits, Pottstown. I truly thank my sis 4 Stag e&eh luck, alcoholics, happiness, spells, success and evil influences of ter friend, Patricia Kicklighter ? Wife all kinds. Tells who your friends and enemies are. Guarantees to Williams, who supplied me ■ g as | remove all evil and bad luck! WHY SUFFER when you can be with all of the information I was having bad luck, mis about our good and ole friend helped and freed from all your troubles? 1 erable and it seemed like Lois Snead, hoping that her everything was. against Don't fail to call or write to her today. appreciation held Dec. 1 was me.Just a few visits to Rev. Send Self-Addressed Envelope successful. She truly deserve Mother Superior Williams the blessings. John and Billy, and now I'm doing fine with Rev. Mother Superior Williams a good home and good man Pat’s sons, deserve prase for 3716 W. Horatio, Tampa, FL 33609 who loves me. I py*? working so diligently putting - Hillary Williams (813) 874-5581 out flyers for Lois apprecia tion. My hats off to them. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 - DECEMBER 12, 2001 WOMAN’S WORLD Women Of Pentecostal Temple COGIC St. Petersburg Youth Honored quick thinking while in aboutShelynn's actions. Prepare For The First Women’s Day Of the company of her great Being a very loving and grandmother approxim caring child, are the The New Millennium______ately two years ago. instincts they believe While visiting with her kicked in and great-grandmother\ resulted in the actions Shelynn's great-grand Shelynn took. While mother, Elizabeth Ellison Shelynn initially expres went into cardiac arrest. sed an interest in becom Shelynn's quick thinking ing a doctor, her recent resulted in her great interests have shifted to a grandmother life being career in modeling in spared for almost another which she truly has the year. Shelynn responded physical and mental by calling 911, alerting attributes to achieve. A her great-grandmother's striking young lady, neighbor, and then con Shelynn will be traveling tacting her great -aunt, to Miami during the holi Mildred Ellison at work. day season to meet with From a pool of 30 nom several modeling scouts inees in the 13-18 year- from around the world. oldcategory, Shelynn was Shelynn received the 1st runner-up. Now, an invitation as a result of a Shelynn Maria Watson honor roll student at preliminary talent scout ST. PETERSBURG - out the Tampa Bay area Southside Fundamental, ing event recently held in Shelynn Maria Weston, a which includes: Pinellas, Shelynn attributes her St. Petersburg. seventh grader at Hillsborough, Manatee, quick thinking to watch Whatever her profes Southside Fundamental Polk and Sarasota Count ing endless episodes of sional destination, "this is was recently honored dur ies for accomplishments 911 with her grandmoth one 7th grader that has it ing Tampa Children's above and beyond the call er, Eula B. Scruggs, who going on," says her father, Front Row (Lto R): Nancy Holcombe, Gussie Jackson, Sylvia Hall, Marie Jackson, Jackqulyn Anderson Hospital 'sa "Kids Are of duty. Shelynn was is now deceased. Shel Bernard. Back Row (L to R): Susie Holcombe, Merl McDonald, Daisey Lawson, Rhonda Anderson Heroes" ceremony.Tampa nominated by her mother ynn's proud parents, Children's Hospital rec Maria Scruggs Weston as Bernard & Maria says ST. PETERSBURG - promises to be enlighten 2000 and Beyond.” Miss Pentecostal Temple CO ognizes children through- a result of Shelynn's they're not surprised Excitement is in the air as ing, inspiring, encouraging ionary Linda Newton- GIC is located at 2230 the Missionary Department and most enjoyable as Turner of Lake City, FL 22nd Street South in St of Pentecostal Temple women from throughout will be the guest speaker Petersburg. Missionary “Zetas Prepare For Annual COGIC prepares for their the city and state come and Rev. Sister Shirley Jackqulyne M. Anderson is first Women’s Day of the together in the beauty of Thornton will be the guest president of the Missionary Champagne Breakfast”___ new millennium. holiness. soloist Board and Elder William ST. PETERSBURG - December 8, 2001. leisure, you will find just tion. Join them next This special event will The selected theme is There will also be a guest E. Anderson, Sr., is Pastor. As they have done for the Beginning with the break what you need at this event. Saturday for this special be taking place on Sunday, “Christian Women Contin choir and participants from Photos by Peace past fourteen years, the fast at 9 a.m., the organiza Local models will help the event. Proceeds benefit January 20, 2002 at 4 p.m. uing to Build on a Solid various churches in the Productions & Photo members of the Zeta tion has planned a fantastic fashion-conscious woman community projects, chari This power-packed service Foundation for the Year city. graphy. Gamma Zeta Chapter of program for your enjoy develop a new wardrobe ties, and scholarships to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority are ment. Even Santa Claus for any occasion. The fash students. For tickets or fur Rep. Joyner Stands Up For presenting another exciting will be in attendance with ion-conscious man will ther information, call 865- Champagne Breakfast and his bag of door-prizes and take a second look at the 0064, 867-1959, or see any People By Voting Against Fashion Show for the St. other holiday treats. suits and leisure outfits member of the organiza Petersburg iMftrttuftities. Whether you need fash worn by the male models. tion. . This gala event will be held ions for the holidays, your “Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Devastating Budget Cuts at the St. Petersburg Hilton career, a formal activity, or is a community-conscious, and Towers on Saturday, comfortable’ garb for action-oriented organiza- | Please the state’s landmark tobacco “seamless” K-20 education pilot program by $14.3 mil system Support lion. • Cuts $146 million in Major Credit Cards Accepted • Reduces services for peo funding for K-12 public Our Paper ple wilh developmental dis schools - reducing badly need Remember fhe abilities. ed dollars to hire new caring, by FBcwm & G tfcb Bg Ua&xdtt • Cuts funding in half for qualified teachers; train teach Season Of We Pediatric Liver Transplant ers; provide textbooks to Supporting Program and Children’s Car schoolchildren;’help children (jiving, (jive A diac Program. read at or above grade level; Our Education: operate alternative schools; (gift fo Si Child 867-4359 Advertisers • Cuts $386.7 million in and provide transportation to 11 86 Suufh SI. fMrtwrsfamg, R, 33712 general revenue from our bring children to school.

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Hurston Festival ‘02 Celebrates The Health Secretary Issues Holiday Safety Reminders Music Of Africa And The Americas not possible, food can be EATONVILLE - The World’s Greatest Gospel Sto ary 24, Noon -1:30 p.m. Mait TALLAHASSEE - The Campylobacter don’t put a younger not wearing restrain other occupants. For more defrosted in the microwave, or ■ Association to Preserve the ryteller” will perform on center land Civic Center - Maitland, Department of Health reminds damper on the holiday spirit.” ing devices. information about Operation by running cold water over the Eatonville Community, Inc. stage, Sunday, January 27. EL. Horidians that buckling-up While it’s always impor The Horida Department of ABC and other travel safety food item; (EEC.) will host the Thir Festival sponsors include and Using proper food han tant to use seatbelts and child Health’s Bureau of Emeigency information, visit the National Planners of Hurston Festival • When preparing foods, Highway Traffic Safety teenth Annual Zora Neale ‘02 project the event will Orange County Government, dling measures are two major safety seats, it is even more Medical Services is a partner follow the appropriate temper Hurston Festival of the Arts Darden Restaurants Founda keys to ensuring a safe and important during busy travel in the Operation ABC (Ameri- Administration website at attract over 140,000 people ature guidelines for defrosting, and Humanities (Hurston Fes tion, United Arts of Central happy holiday. times like the holidays, when , ca Buckles Children) Mobi www.nhtsa.gov. representing demographic cooking and cooling; and tival ‘02), January 23-27,2002 Florida, Walt Disney World “For those traveling during car crashes are more prevalent. lization effort, which continues Dr. Agwunobi recom configurations of all kind. • Store leftovers within two mends the following guide in Historic Eatonville, FL. The' Festival highlights Co., Horida Department of this busy season, it is more Last year, 2,999 Horidians to support efforts to keep our lines for safe food handling: hours of cooking. theme for Hurston Festival ‘02 include: State: Division of Cultural important than ever tb remem died in fatal crashes, with 102 highways safe. Seat belts and • Wash your hands; is “Celebrating Cultural Con Pre-Festival Events Affairs and the Horida Arts ber to buckle-up,” said Horida of these coming, during child safety seats help prevent • When defrosting frozen nections - The Music of Africa Young Voices Conference Council, Universal Orlando Department of Health Secre Thanksgiving, Christmas and injuries and save lives. They foods, it is best to thaw the and the Americas. ” An incom (Grades 9-12) Robert Hunger Resort, Orange County Public tary John O. Agwunobi, M.B., New Years. Additionally, firmly restrain occupants food in the refrigerator where it parable line-up of guest artists ford Preparatory High School, Schools, Seats, The Orlando M.B.A. “And proper food 4,600 child passengers were inside the vehicle during a will remain at a safe, constant are set to perform at this Eatonville,. FL (Hungerford Sentinel, Star 94.5-FM, Pepsi, handling, both before and after either injured or killed last year crash, preventing them from temperature of 40 degrees award-winning four-day event Campus). Wednesday, January Cingular Wireless, Harper- cooking, will ensure that bac in car crashes, with 11 deaths being ejected and from hitting Fahrenheit or below. If that is that features a diverse mixture 23,8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (con Collins, Orange County Class teria such as Salmonella and among children 5-years-old or the inside of the vehicle and of world-class aits and human- ' room Teachers Association, 9 ♦ ference) Thursday, January 24, ities programming, which 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (conference) Family Connection, AM Publix Supermarket Charities Gives Generously To Help includes public forums, music, Featured Presenter: 580/WDBO, T40/WTMO, dance, drama, visual arts and Dr. Walter J. Turnbull - American Paving Contractors, Establish World War II Memorial folk aits. “The Queen of Latin Founder/Director of the Boys Inc., Banco Popular, La Prensa which will be kept in the Music, ” Celia Cruz will dazzle Choir of Harlem. Focus: Newspaper and Zeta Phi Beta TALLAHASSEE - Pub “On behalf of the entire project will cost $1.9 million, Americans' served in uniform, Museum of Horida History in audiences with her one of a “Eatonville and the African- Sorority, Inc. lix Super Markets, Inc., recent Horida World War II Memori all of which must be funded of which 248,000 were Horid- Tallahassee. Checks may be kind conceit performance, American Music Tradition”. For registration and ticket ly presented Horida Depart al campaign, I would like to with private or corporate dol ians; Today, more than made payable to: The Horida Wednesday, January 23. Leg Text: Zora Neale Hurston, information, call 1-800-972- ment of Veterans’ Affairs thank Publix Super Market lars. 600'000 World War II veterans WWII Memorial Trust Fund, endary Jazz musician Ramsey Mules and Men. 3310, (407) 647-3959 fax, Executive Director Jennifer Charities for this generous On Dec. 7, 2001, which claim residence in Horida. In and sent to: FDVA, Fiscal Lewis will headline the Street Ihmbull will be keynote email [email protected] or visit Carroll with a contribution to gift,” said Carroll, who is marks the 60th anniversaiy of addition to the veterans, thou Officer, Maiy Grizzle Office Festival conceit on Saturday, luncheon speaker at Young the festival Website at Horida’s World War II Memo spearheaded the campaign. the attack on Pearl Harbor, an sands more contributed to the Building, 11351 Ulmerton January 26. Evangelist Voices Conference (open only www.zoranealehurstonfesti- rial. James C. McDowell, rep “Your caring donation not only exhibit will open at the Muse war efforts at home, building Road, Suite 331-K, Laigo, FL, Dorothy Norwood, “The to conferees) Thursday, Janu val.com. resenting Publix, presented brings us closer to our goal, but um of Horida Highway enti roads, military installations 33778-1630 or may be turned Carroll with a check for it also serves to honor those tled “Horida Remembers and businesses that made in at any SunTiust Bank. $10,000 toward the constiuc- from Horida who fought to World War II,” and will run Horida what it is today. Time Marches On • For more information, call For people over age 55, the incidence of stroke tion of Horida’s World War II preserve freedom during our through May 27,2002. Devel Stating that the time has (727) 518-3202, ext. 508 or go more than doubles in each successive decade. Memorial in Tallahassee, FL. darkest hour. The memorial is oped by the Division of Histor come for Horidians to remem online at www.floridavets.oig. Stroke Warning Signs: “We owe an enormous for all of us in Horida. Thank ical Resources, Horida De ber and honor the sacrifices • Sudden numbness or • Sudden trouble seeing debt of gratitude to the veter you.” weakness in the face, in one or both eyes. partment of State, in conjunc made by the state’s veterans, arm, or leg, especiaIIy ans of World War II for their, “The highest tribute we tion with the Department of on one side of the body. • Sudden trouble walking, Governor Jeb Bush signed a dizziness, loss of sacrifice and courage,” can give our World War II vet Veterans’ Affairs, this exhibit • Sudden confusion or balance or coordination. law providing for the creation Eg McDowell said. “It fills me erans is to build a comprehen will highlight Horida’s partici understandlng. • Sudden severe of a Horida World War II headache with no with great pride to deliver this sive, educational living memo pation in one of the most sig known cause. memorial. gift, which will help honor rial that will preserve the nificant events during the 20th Contributions are fully tax American Stroke those who gave so much for so accomplishments of those century and will focus on the HeartStrokeBriel deductible. In addition, con HTML stands for Hyper For more information, call 1-888-4-STROKE Association who sacrificed for us,” Carroll or visit StrokeAssociation.org many, on behalf of Publix war’s impact on Horida. tributors’ names will be placed Text Markup Language, the Super Market Charities.” further stated. The complete During the war, 16 million ;in a “Book of Remembrance” computer language used to create Web pages. t

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