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Now the lights that are flashing ble challenge. At one point the Giants carried a double safety and structure of [the Jacksonville Transportation are not police cars, but are white twinkle lights on the digit lead over the flash, but a number of turn overs by Authority's] bus system," she said in a statement. huge grand opening signs. the Giants in the third and fourth quarters, cost them On Thursday, JTA’s board approved an increase in The dilapidated building was purchased and a change the lead. fares, changing the base rate from $1 to $1.50 and the was made with a goal to have attractive, clean and safe At the close of the fourth quarter, the tension was at a reduced rate from 25 cents to eventually 75 cents. housing. The buildings were remodeled and each unit gut-wrenching high as the Giants were down 115-113 Their discussion regarding fare price for the disabled include appliances, heaters and air conditioning units. with three seconds left and the ball being thrown in was deferred. The exterior has been completely repainted, shutters from the far end of the court. Last season, the Giants There was much opposition to the increase as most added, a new roof, re-paving and new landscaping. It went undefeated in the regular season. A loss on their riders are low income riders who say this increase will opened last week. Section 8 vouchers are welcome and home court in the first game of the season would have be a serious hardship for them to get to a job or church. tenants are already moving in. The company is offer- been devastating. 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(B).PR-1-4 Check, Money Order, or Credit Cards Accepted G Classified & Business...B-7 PAGE A-2 THE STAR DECEMBER 10, 2011 OPINIONS THE FLORIDA STAR THE GEORGIA STAR When The World Goes Crazy On Your Cell Phone By Daris Howard OWNER/PUBLISHER DESIGN AND WEB SITE PARTNER- CLARA JACKSON McLAUGHLIN ALLEN PROCTOR MANAGEMENT “AROUND THE TOWN” I think that my cell phone must be reincarnated from a past life, because I am supposedly the first owner LONZIE LEATH, RINETTA M. FEFIE FRANCES BRADLEY, of the given number and yet have received some very strange calls. Perhaps it is simply because it is two VOLUME BURKES SALES & MARKETING G. ABRAMS, DENNIS WADE, SPECIAL SECTIONS digits in alternating sequence and easy to hit. What I do know is that the calls I have received are bizarre DAN EVANS TIA AYELE enough that people might feel I am making this up. I might exaggerate a little at times, but some times the OFFICE/ACCOUNTS MANAGER SPORTS EDITOR SHIQUITA WILSON MIKE BONTS truth is much stranger than fiction, and this is even too strange for me to make up. Oh, I receive the usual LAYOUT EDITOR COLUMNS calls from little kids who think they have punched their dad’s phone number, but recently the strangeness has MAY E. FORD YOLANDA KNUCKLE escalated. CRIME & JUSTICE GEORGIA MARKETING KEVIN KIM ANGELA FAVORS MORRELL Just last week I received a call from a lady. “Roger,” she said, “if you think you can just dump me this CARIBBEAN NEWS/SPECIAL LAYOUT DISTRIBUTION way you’ll be sorry.” “I’m sorry,” I said, “but you’ve got the wrong number.” HERMAN ROBINSON, DAVID SCOTT ARTHIA NIXON Her anger was evident as she responded. “Oh, you think you’re so cute playing these little mind games, Investigative Reporter: Lonzie Leath Reporters/Photographers: Marsha Phelts, Laurence Greene, but you can’t fool me, you big jerk.” “No, I’m serious,” I told her. “You have the wrong number.” At this F. M. Powell, III, Michael Phelts, Richard McLaughlin, she started to cry. “You are such a big liar! You don’t care about anybody but yourself!” Andrea F. K. Ortiz, Angela Morrell, and Cheryl Williams I consider trying to ease the tension by pretending I was Roger and saying something funny like, “Hey, Columnists: Ulysses Watkins, Jr., M.D., Ester Davis, Lucius Gantt, Ask Deanna, Cynthia Ferrell, Delores Mainor Woods, Farris Long I’m not as big a liar as I used to be now that I’m on the Atkins Diet,” but somehow I didn’t think she was in Distribution and Sales: Abeye Ayele, Cassie Williams, the mood to be teased and besides, Roger might be some guy that was roughly the size of a gorilla, so I again Herman Robinson, David Scott gently tried to tell her she had the wrong number. TEL: (904) 766-8834 FAX: (904) 765-1673 “Okay,” she yells, “just be that way! You wait until I get hold of you!” With that she hung up making [email protected] (912) 264-3137 Georgia me feel like a real heel and appreciative of the fact my name wasn’t Roger. Serving St. Johns, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Alachua, Flagler, Marion, McIntosh, I didn’t think the calls could get any stranger, but I got two incredibly weird calls a day apart. The first Camden And Glynn County was from a man who’s phone number indicated he was from a big city back east. He called me Jeff and TheFloridaStar.com before I could say a word he started giving me some very critical and confidential information on a big com- The Florida and Georgia Star pany and its internal problems. When he finally stopped to ask my advice I was tempted to advise him to Newspapers are independent newspapers published weekly in sell any stock he had, but instead I told him he had the wrong number. “Aren’t you, Jeff?” he asked. I told Jacksonville, Florida him I wasn’t. “Are you sure?” he responded. I checked in the mirror and then assured him I wasn’t. “Don’t you work for BIG COMPANY?” he queried further. I told him I didn’t. At that point, due to things that have SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year-$40.00 been going on in board rooms lately, especially at HP, I thought he might respond, “Oh great! Now I’m Half Year-$22.00 going to have to kill you!” Instead he just cussed and hung up. Send check or money order or call I thought I had pretty much received my lifetime allotment of strange phone calls, when the next after- with VISA, AmEx, MC, DISCOVER and subscription amount to: noon I received a call. I looked at the number and it was a strange long number - very long, perhaps origi- The Florida Star, The Georgia Star nating in a foreign country. When I answered it a lady with a strong, unfamiliar accent responded. “Ello. I P.O. Box 40629 National Newspaper Jacksonville, Florida 32203 Publishers Association call about you pet rhino.” “I don’t have a pet rhino,” I told her. “Then why you say you do?” “I didn’t say

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The First Coast Nutcracker returns Dec. 16-18 with a 2nd & 3rd Sundays (Old Sanctuary) corps of our area’s finest young dancers of all ages. A special Tuesday - Pastoral Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. Elder Arnitt Jones, Acting Pastor event with contemporary Christian artist Michael W. Smith, Rev. Joe Calhoun, Pastor Emeritus Dec. 20, will include the University of North Florida (904) 764-5727 - Church Chamber Singers. This heartwarming concert, titled “It’s a Wonderful Christmas” will delight the whole family. Historic Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church Concertgoers are also spreading this spirit to the community. Sunday In partnership with the Salvation Army Toy Drive, the Worship Service ...... 10:00 a.m. Church School ...... 8:30 p.m. Jacksonville Symphony audience is sharing joy to families Wednesday in need by bringing new, unwrapped toys to our concerts “Glory Hour” Bible Study ...... 10:00 a.m. from Dec. 3 through 11. For the past six seasons, Symphony “Jehovah Jireh” Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. patrons have brought smiles to the faces of nearly 1,000 area 2nd & 4th Thursday “Young at Heart Ministry ...... 10:00 a.m. children and their families every year. Tickets and addition- Friday al information are available through the Jacksonville Joy Explosion Ministry ...... 6:30 p.m. Symphony Box Office at (904) 354-5547, or online at 201 East Beaver St. * (904) 355-9475 Rev. Pearce Edwing, Sr. JaxSymphony.org. GREATER EL-BETHEL DIVINE HOLINESS CHURCH MILLIONS MORE MOVEMENT, INC. - Jacksonville “The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” Local Organizing Committee, for the Millions More Bishop Lorenzo Hall., Pastor Movement Inc., a local non-profit organization will 'Give-A- Street Address: 723 W. 4th St. Jacksonville, Florida 32209 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3575, Jacksonville, Florida 32206 Way Clothes', Saturday, December 17, 2011. 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Church Come join Bishop Dr. Lorenzo Hall Sr. every DEATH NOTICES 4611 North Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 DEATH NOTICES Ofc (904) 354-7426 * Fax (904) 354-0934 Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM Rev. Marquise Hardrick, Pastor for Prayer Meeting and Bible Study at The Greater El- ~ Worship Service ~ Beth-El Divine Holiness Church, located at 723 W. 4th November 30, 2011. Sun Church School - 9:30a.m. JACKSONVILLE, FL Sun Morning Worship -10:45 a.m. Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209. LOUGHNER, Earl Tues Eve Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Rev. Marquise & Wed Bible Study - 12 Noon ABERNATHY, Robert Dean, 86, died December Wed Feeding Ministry - 2:00 p.m. Listings are due the Tuesday before the next issue. Mrs. Deedra Hardrick 1, 2011. Email submissions preferred. Send to: E., 60, died November “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, and of [email protected] 30, 2011. MACKEY, Albert, died the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have com- ANDREWS, Roosevelt, November 29, 2011. manded you; and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Agape 84, died December 1, MARQUEZ, Angel D., Mathew 28:19-20 66, died November 30, Funeral Home and Cremation 2011. 2011. Services BARROW, Oleta B., 75, Lion of the Tribe of Judah Ministries, Inc. MAYNARD, Clarence, (904) 683-9093 died December 1, 2011. BEARD, Jacquelyn, 82, Jr., 34, died December 1, 1248 W. Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32208 PASTOR 2011. Website: died December 1, 2011. Dr. Sirretta Williams PATTERSON, Tony www.lottojm.com Serving you with the finest in Professional Quality BENNETT, Patricia A., Dale, 52, died November Funeral and Cremation Services with died November 30, 2011. CARTER, Frances M., 21, 2011. 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Offering: from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. * A Beka Program, Arts and Crafts, Music/Computer Lab, HAMMONS, Dorothy, GEORGIA DEATHS At Tutoring, Teen Parent Service Center, Field Trips, Extended Day died November 30, 2011. 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Alternative Education, Community Hours INGHAM, Darla Cargile, NOW ENROLLING HESTER, Russell died December 1, 2011. When: Monday - Friday (9a.m. - 5 p.m.) Andrew, Sr., died WCGL1360.com Where: 6901 N. Main St. (Greater Israel Baptist Church located HOPE, Dan Riley, Sr., on the corner of 59th and Main St.) November 20, 2011. died December 2, 2011. Audrey A. White, Principal JOYE, Larry G., 63, died CREWS, Sally O., died The Florida Star and Impact 6901 N. Main St., Jacksonvillle, FL 32208 December 3, 2011. (904) 647-5065 (904) 333-4290 December 2, 2011. We are redefining the world in which children live! KILMIRE, Ann, 59, died Striving To Make A Difference! PAGE A-4 THE STAR DECEMBER 10, 2011 TalkTalk ofof thethe Town!Town!

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E kaabo (pronounced eh-kah-bow). Welcome. Each year during the month of November THOSE WE HONOR chapters of Links, Incorporated commemo- The Passing of a Scholar and Gentlewoman. The rate its founding and Durkeeville Historical Society will honor the memory of Geraldine Smith, Betty Cody, Betty Cody and Gloria national co-founders Dr. Carolyn Williams, educator and historian, who made and Betty Asque Davis Belton Mesdames Sara her transition Tuesday, November 29 after an extended Strickland Scott and illness. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Durkeeville Margaret Roselle and served as curator of the Historical Society. Her Hawkins with friend- Carolyn Williams accomplishments will be remembered at an open house ship activities. The on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Links, Incorporated’s th Society’s center, 1293 W. 19 Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32209. For more infor- Kelly King Toston and Norma Margurite Warren and chapters of the First White Candace Thompson mation, call (904) 334-4533. Coast (Bold City and Jacksonville Chapters) celebrated together with their Annual Friendship Tea at the Epping Forest Yacht Club. Family and Arriving in elegant hats and exquisite gloves, the ladies were gorgeous as they friends ascended to Epping’s Main Dining Room with Alvin Before enjoying the party fare that included scones, tea cakes, finger sandwich- White, the honoree es, fruits, jams, jellies, and of course tea, the ladies enjoyed a program that included (center) the Links, Incorporated’s Ceremony of Friendship followed by a Friendship Toast. With Mesdames Wanda Willis and Jacquie Gibbs (Bold City Chapter) and Susan Canty Jones (Jacksonville Chapter) as the Friendship Tea planners, it was indeed an exquisite celebration!!

(L-R) Betty Burney, SIGHTS AND SITES Friend, Paula Wright, Riverside Fine Arts Honoree, Alvin Association (RFAA) White, son, Marcel White, and wife, Presents Nnenna Brenda White Freelon and Earl Klugh at Church of the Good Painter Robert Leedy and Brenda Kelly and Cranston sculptor Khamil Ojoyo Burney Shepherd Congratulations to Dr. Alvin G. White who was honored by Ribault High School with the naming of the football field, AWG Trojan Field. A retired educator, Dr. White was Vice-Principal of Ribault in the 1990s. He also served as Chief Operating Officer of Duval County Public Schools and Director of the College of Education at Jacksonville University.

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RUSH STREET featuring Anthony Hamilton

By Sandy Neal, Photographer/Freelance Writer for The Florida Star. Photos courtesy of MJ Images & Photography and Frank M. Powell, III of The Florida Star Rush Street at The Jacksonville Landing was the place to be on Friday, December 3rd for the official after party of the Anthony Hamilton Show that includ- ed Rickey Smiley and JJ Williamson. DJ Dr. Doom was on the wheels of steel carrying JJ Williamson and Anthony Hamilton with his back-up singers and band in tow. The fans at Rush Street went wild as they were able to be up close and personal with JJ and Anthony. They were able to get photographs and autographs. Some of the ladies were able to dance with their favorite come- DJ Dr. Doom, Anthony Hamilton, and Rod G of Right Way dian and singer. DJ Dr. Doom said he is looking for- Entertainment ward to many more celebrities visiting his new night- club which had its official grand opening on November 11, 2011. The attendance has been overwhelming. Rush Street is open Wednesday through Saturday. On Wednesday, Rush Hour is from 4-8 p.m. with The Phatt Katz Comedy Thang from at 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday doors open from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. for Latin/Caliente Nights On Friday, the doors open at 4 p.m. with Happy Hour from 6-8:00 p.m. and the biggest Friday Night Steve Bellamy, Anthony Hamilton, DJ Dr. Doom Party with DJ Dr. Doom and DJ PLO until 2:00 a.m. On Saturday the Rush features Saturday Night Live from 8 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. A fantastic Customer Appreciation Party will be held on Christmas Night and New Year’s Eve, so cele- brate at Rush Street at The Jacksonville Landing. Dr. Doom can be reached on twitter @djdrdoom and Facebook at dj dr doom & at Rush Street@theJacksonville Landing. Call 904-257-3374 for more information.

DJ Dr. Doom and JJ Williamson Anthony Hamilton and Sandy Neal, photographer/freelance writer for The Florida Star and Anthony Hamilton, R&B soul singer- songwriter, and record producer at the after party.

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HE FELT UNAPPRECIATED. Remember ULYSSES W. WATKINS JR., MD Fred, the “Ladies Man”, who had three wives HEALTH NOTES and no divorces with two of them living at the time of his death? Fred spent 23 years with HOLIDAY OVERINDULGENCE Angel supporting her and her three children. When his 26 year old step-daughter attempt- GENERAL INFORMATION ed to move back home with her two children, a big argument ensued and she reminded him PROBLEM WITH FOOD: This is the season to be merry, that he was not her father. Brokenhearted, he left and Angel knew that he was not reacquaint old acquaintances, meet new people, exchange coming back. At age 53, with no skills and his only experience was picking fruits gifts and all of the other things that tend to turn people on. Another thing that turns and vegetables, he felt that life had more to offer and that he should be more appre- people on at this time of the year is food and its ironic that they know that they ciated. In Georgia he married Betsy, but she had a similar situation with four will over eat and add on extra pounds. To that belief I say let it “all hang out” teenage children and he did not want to be hurt. As soon as he had enough money, unless of course you are diabetic or suffer with hypertension or heart trouble. I he moved to South Florida where he hit the jackpot. There he met Carolyn, a should not have to go into a long discussion about what precautions you should recently widowed and retired school teacher who had a lovely home that was paid take with those conditions, because you should already know this from your trips for and a steady retirement income. For the first time in his life, Fred felt appre- to the doctor or clinic. However, I will say that if you must overindulge in food ciated. He married Carolyn and lived happily until the time of his death. Fred’s intake at least buy yourself a calorie chart before-hand so that you can keep the actions only constituted his efforts to seek a better life and while he hurt a few peo- calorie intake as low as possible. By the way there is no such thing as getting over ple along the way, he was basically a kind hearted person. When we talk about on your doctor by eating all of the things that you should not, so please dispel that pre-planning, we mean planning your life as well as your final disposition. It can belief because you’re only fooling yourself. make a big difference for you as well as others. PREPLANNING CAN HELP; WE CAN HELP: Our caring and professional staff PERPETUAL PROBLEM: Now lets get to another perpetual problem which is includes funeral directors, attorneys, counselors and insurance agents. drinking and driving. First of all alcoholic beverages do carry some high calorie counts (this is no reason however to do marijuana, cocaine or crack), but most 74;"Mkpiung{"Cxgpwg importantly they also carry some high penalties if you are caught driving while Qtcpig"Rctm."Hnqtkfc"54295 under the influence of alcohol. I have repeatedly talked and written about this *;26+"486/3455 problem and yet it continues to be the number one health problem around holidays, yyy0dkxgpuhwpgtcnjqog0eqo this includes traffic deaths associated with alcohol intake.

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Tips To Reduce Work-Related Aches Community Activities And Pains Announcements, meetings, happenings, and community events scheduled in Jacksonville and the surrounding area (StatePoint) No matter where you work, chances are you’ve come home after a long day with some aches and pains -- even if you spend most of your time at a RITZ JAZZ SOCIETY @ JACKSONVILLE:The Ritz Jazz Society meets at desk, work station or behind the wheel. the Ritz Theatre on the second Saturday of each month at 12:00pm., Saturday, December 10, 2011. For more information, or to become a member of the Ritz While most jobs these days aren’t hazardous, repetitive stress injuries are common Jazz Society, email Na'im Rashid at [email protected] or call 904-632-5555. amongst even the most sedentary of workers. LAVILLA JAZZ BAND at San Marco Holiday Festival, Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 6 to 7 p.m.San Marco Square, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Contact: Jill While your day at work is unavoidable, the resulting aches and pains in your neck, Johnson, 904.390.2126 for more information. back or hands are not. Changing your telephone and computer habits, giving your FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 5K AND FAMILY FUN RUN Benefitting Children’s work station an ergonomic tune-up, and taking breaks for stretching can go a long Miracle Network this Saturday, December 10, 2011, at San Marco Place, 1478 way to prevent injury and reduce discomfort. Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. Contact 904.346.3636 for more infor- mation. “Our bodies are made to move -- not to maintain the same position or posture for RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, on Saturday, December 10, 2011, at Riverside long periods of time or to repeat the same motions endlessly.” says Dr. Rick Arts Market Jacksonville FL. McMichael, president of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). HOLIDAY ON THE RIVER CONCERT SERIES: The Jacksonville Landing on Saturday, December 10, 20112, at Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL By following these tips from the experts at the ACA you can keep your days rela- 32202. For more information call 904.353.1188. tively pain-free: HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE EXTRAVAGANZA, on Saturday, December 10, 2011, at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL 32202 At Your Computer Call 904.353.1188 for additional information. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS:Sunday, Do you slouch when you read? Don’t break your back when you can break a bad December 11, 2011, EverBank Field, 1 Everbank Field Drive,Jacksonville, FL habit instead. Work on maintaining proper posture at your desk and remember to 32202. For additional information contact 904.633.6100. get up and move around regularly. HOLIDAY SOUL at the Times Union Center for Performing Arts, on Sunday, December 11, 2011, 300 W. Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact If your wrist is sore, you may be relying on it too much to move your mouse. Use 904.633.6110 for all information. your entire arm and shoulder instead. When typing, keep your wrists straight, your 2011 GINGERBREAD EXTRAVAGANZA, on Sunday, December 11, 2011, shoulders perpendicular to the floor and your forearms parallel to the floor. Jacksonville Historical Society, 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., at Old Andrews, Jacksonville, FL 32202. For more information call 904.665.0064. Using Your Mobile Device NIGHTLY SYNCHRONIZED CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHT SHOWS this Sunday, December 11, 2011, at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr. W., Your texting addiction could be the cause of major pain, as our thumbs were not Jacksonville, FL 32202. Call 904.353.1188 for additional information. made for constant tapping, flicking and clicking. Damaged soft tissue in your LAVILLA GUITAR ENSEMBLE CONCERT at LaVilla School of the Arts, thumbs is nothing to LOL about. this Monday, December 12, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.501 Davis St. N., Jacksonville, FL 32202. For additional information call 904.390.2126. Abbreviate where possible, and learn to take a day off from checking messages. If STRANGE MATTER on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, Museum of Science and you must text, alternate using your thumb, index finger and a stylus, if available. History (MOSH ), 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207. SPEAK POET SPEAK!Wednesday December 14, 2011, at Jacksonville Main Even talkers can fall into bad habits, such as pinching the phone between the ear Library, 303 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. For additional information and shoulder, and leaning on a flexed elbow. Invest in a headset and be mindful of call 904.630.2665. your telephone posture. A PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS featuring: Mindi Abair & Kirk Whalum, Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at the Florida Theatre,128 E. Forsyth Street, Get Checked Jacksonville, FL 32202 Contact 904.355.2787 for additional information. MUSIC UNDER THE STARS: Friday Musicale, on Thursday, December 15, If you’re experiencing any painful symptoms, get help. Doctors of chiropractic can 2011, at the Museum of Science and History (MOSH), 1025 Museum Circle, counsel you on modifications to your work station that improve your posture and Jacksonville, FL 32207. Call 904.396.MOSH for more information. work habits. DCs also use a variety of non-drug, non-surgical approaches to help LAVILLA ART DEPARTMENT GALLERY SHOW AND SALE, 5:30 to 7 with common aches and pains. p.m. at LaVilla School of the Arts, 501 Davis St. N., Jacksonville, FL 32202 and LAVILLA VOCAL ENSEMBLE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. at LaVilla School of Keep an eye on your kids, as well. At least 70 percent of America’s 30 million ele- the Arts, 501 Davis St. N., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Both programs will be host- mentary school students now use computers. As a result, doctors of chiropractic ed on Thursday, December 15, 2011. For more information contact Jill Johnson are treating more young patients suffering from the effects of working at comput- 904.390.2126. er stations that are either designed for adults or poorly designed for children. FREE LIVE MUSIC WEEKEND: HIPP STREET on Friday, December 16, 2011, at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL For more tips on using technology safely, visit www.technohealthy.com. 32202.For additional information call 904.353.1188. THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING FARMERS MARKET, Friday, December Remember, your body has a lifetime of learning and fun to experience. By using 16, 2011, at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL technology safely, you’ll be able to continue enjoying it years into the future. 32202. ***** PAGE B-4 THE STAR DECEMBER 10, 2011 DECEMBER 10, 2011 THE STAR PAGE B-5 DECEMBER 10, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT China Anne McClain Superstar Hot With Two Simultainious TV Shows!

By Rych McCain, [email protected] Photo Courtesy of Hollywood Records

It is common knowledge that securing work in has really blessed me. It’s been great and I have Hollywood is a proposition in itself, but when you a great support system to help me. Everything are a child actor then add female and one of color has been going really well so far.” How does this to the mix, the odds really stack up against you. special young lady juggle shooting two shows in Anyone over coming those hurdles to get in the different cities? McClain explains, “Yeah, “A.N.T. door can seriously be considered a chosen one! Farm” shoots in LA and “House of Pain,” which Thirteen year-old Atlanta, GA. Native China Anne I’m out here shooting right now is in Atlanta. It’s McClain is without question, one of the busiest kind of hard to juggle but not really. I always, teens in show business and her flame is quickly always want to go back to “House of Payne” turning “superstar” red hot! She joins the ranks of because that’s where I pretty much got my start KeKe Palmer (True Jackson VP, Nickelodeon) and everybody over there is like family.” and Kyle Massey (Corey In The House, Disney) as rare African American teens with their own net- As with most actors who work with Tyler work shows. This also puts her on par with Miley Perry; they become accustom to his famous fast Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber, Selena pace of shooting an entire show episode in one Gomez, Miranda Cosgrove and Rico Rodriguez day vs. Hollywood who takes a week to do the to name some fellow teen stars. same thing. Some think Perry’s innovative TV shooting style will soon catch on in Hollywood. While most actors savor one TV Series What is McClain’s take on that? She laughs, McClain has two! She plays Jazmine Payne on “Actually, “H.O.P” was not my first job but it was Tyler Perry’s “House Of Payne,” for The TBS pretty much my second job or something so I Network which shoots at Perry’s Atlanta studios basically started with the fast pace. Mr. Perry and she is the star of her own TV Sitcom “A.N.T. taught me how to work really fast and stuff. So Farm” (A.N.T. is an acronym for Advanced when I got to LA and went to Disney, we were Natural Talent), which is shot in LA for the Disney doing one episode a week! And I was like OK. Network Channel. The show has been picked up Then I get more time to look over my script and I for a second season. Disney released a six song get more time to rest but I did miss the fast pace sound track of “A.N.T. Farm” back in October of of going ahead rehearsing and then jump right this year with McClain singing solo on two cuts. into shooting and the whole freelance and adlib- She and her older sisters Sierra and Lauryn sang bing.” on all six cuts and the EP debuted a #29 in the Billboard Hot 200 while selling 14,000 copies dur- With all of her jetting between LA and Atlanta, ing the first week of release. The hit single “Calling All spring release in 2012. Many will remember the which one does McClain actually live in? She Monsters” hit #86 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles McClain siblings who played sisters on Tyler Perry’s hit answers LA. What is the difference between the two chart. The McClain sisters recently signed with film “Daddy’s Little Girls.” cities when you are in the biz? McClain explains, “In Disney’s “Hollywood Records” label and are currently Atlanta, there is more southern hospitality here. In LA First of all congrats are in order for a thirteen year in the studio getting their first full album ready for a late you don’t really get that a lot. It’s a very cut-throat busi- old who has two TV shows and working on an album. ness so in LA it’s hard. Its way harder than out here in How does and his mega-talented wife, singer/rap- Atlanta because it’s the South and everybody here is Rych McCain’s McClain soak all per Yoon Mirea. The SRO crowd was really sweet but up in LA; that’s where everything goes of it in? She on. It’s very, very different but I do love LA and Atlanta rocked to the rafters. Look for this show Hollyhood Notes! reflects, “God both.” to come your way. TV: By Rych McCain, feedbackrych@sbc- Saturday December 10, 2011 global.net and Facebook The Grammys Live Nominations December Riverside Arts Market Concert aired on CBS-TV last weekend Riverside Arts Market Jacksonville FL Awards: was a smash again this year. Kanye map 904.389.2449 The upcoming 2011 AAFCA Awards, a West lead the pack with seven major lead-in event for the Oscar season Nominations followed by Adele, Foo EVENTS Saturday December 10, 2011 Holiday on the River Concert Series will be hosted by CBS-TV’s “The Insider” Fighters and Bruno Mars with six nods Saturday December 10, 2011 The Jacksonville Landing co-host Kevin Frazier. This years AAFCA each. One of the highlights was the per- Holiday Open House Extravaganza 2 Independent Dr. W. Awards will honor Richard Roundtree, formance of hip hop/rap pioneer Grand The Jacksonville Landing Jacksonville, FL 32202 map Hattie Winston, producer George Lucas Master Flash doing his 1982 classic hit 2 Independent Dr. W. 904.353.1188 and Sony Pictures with Special “The Message.” He was joined on stage Jacksonville, FL 32202 map 904.353.1188 Achievement Awards, in addition to its with LL Cool J, Lupe Fiasco, Common, Saturday December 10, 2011 Top 10 honors and awards in categories Melle Mel and Scorpio. One of the low Festival of Lights 5K and Family Saturday December 10, 2011 like Best Actor/Actress and more. Future lights was the omitted re-union Fun Run Benefitting Children’s 17th Annual Tuba Christmas announcements with additional info announcement of the original rock super- Miracle Network The Jacksonville Landing regarding this gala will be made. star group Van Halen (yep, that means San Marco Place 2 Independent Dr. W. Music: 1478 Riverplace Blvd David Lee Roth), which was not a very Jacksonville, FL 32202 map Jacksonville, FL 32207 map Dance Hall/Soca artist AMB has a well kept secret. This is the lead-in the 904.353.1188 scorching single out titled “Dat Body The Grammy Awards to be held on 904.346.3636 gyal,” from his newly released EP “Don’t Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012 and will be broad- Saturday December 10, 2011 Saturday December 10, 2011 Hate Congratulate” on his own Platinum cast in 5.1 surround sound on CBS-TV. Free Photos with Santa Holiday Pops The Jacksonville Landing Trini Entertainment label which is market- For a complete list of the nominees and Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra 2 Independent Dr. W. ed and distributed via Bungalo/Universal other Grammy related info go to 300 W. Water Street Jacksonville, FL 32202 map Music Group Distribution. The single fea- www.grammy.com. Of course you can Jacksonville, FL 32202 map 904.353.1188 tures Konvick Muzik artist Qwes Kross also twitter and facebook. BET’s “The 904.354.5547 and is produced by DJ Dila and Game” and “Let’s Stay Together” will both Saturday December 10, 2011 pTbbeatz. Check out the sizzling video at return for the new season on Tuesday, Sunday December 11, 2011 Clownin' Around in the Name of Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tampa Bay www.dotbodygyal.com Madonna will per- Jan 10, 2012 at 10:PM EST. Grammy Science Buccaneers form during the Bridgestone Supper Bowl Award winning R&B Star Brandy Museum of Science and History EverBank Field XLVI halftime show which will air on Norwood joins the cast of “The Game” (MOSH) 1 Everbank Field Drive NBC-TV, Sunday, Feb 6, 2012. Country and veteran sitcom actress Kyla Pratt 1025 Museum Circle Jacksonville, FL 32202 map vocalist Sonia Leigh will join fellow coun- has been added to the cast of “Let’s Stay Jacksonville, FL 32207 map 904.633.6100 try artist Eric Church on his 2012 Blood, Together.” 904.396.MOSH Charity: Sweat & Beers Tour beginning in Sunday December 11, 2011 Saturday December 10, 2011 February. Leigh’s album 1978 December Britticares International will hold their Sunday ArtFusion Nightly Synchronized Christmas is out now on the Southern Ground annual “Give Life For Christmas” Blood MOCA Jacksonville Tree Light Shows Artists label. and Toy Drive this weekend at the 333 N. Laura Street The Jacksonville Landing Live Concert: Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles. Jacksonville, FL 32202 map 2 Independent Dr. W. 904.366.6911 The Mnet TV Network which targets Plenty of child and teen celebs will be Jacksonville, FL 32202 map the U.S. Asian market and M-Live, an there to sign autographs and encourage 904.353.1188 organization that promotes live concepts blood and toy donations. Go to www.brit- Sunday December 11, 2011 Holiday on the River Concert Series worldwide on Asian artists debuted The ticares.org for info or to make financial Saturday December 10, 2011 The Jacksonville Landing Jungle Concert last weekend in LA, at donations. 2011 Gingerbread Extravaganza 2 Independent Dr. W. Jacksonville Historical Society the famed Wiltern Theater. The show fea- Hit me up at Jacksonville, FL 32202 map 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd. tured the top Korean hip hop, rap and feedbackrych@sbcglobal and 904.353.1188 soul artists. These included Lee Ssang, Facebook at Old Andrews Jacksonville, FL 32202 map Bizz, Jung and was headlined by U.S. Study, Observe and Win! http://downtownjacksonville.org born Korean rap superstar Drunken Tiger Rych 904.665.0064 PAGE B-6 THE STAR DECEMBER 10, 2011 Voters Who Have Been Removed Must Re-register to Vote by December 31, 2011 to Vote in the 2012 Elections

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Stand with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition to de- mand the immediate and automatic civil re- enfranchisement for individuals with felony convictions. Stand to abolish the counterproductive obstacles to- wards employment, housing, and education placed in the path citizens with felony convictions. Join us for food, music, and community as we look for- ward towards a stronger society with full participation for all! 12-4pm Contact: [email protected] C&J1 C M Y K DECEMBER 10 , 2011 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. Teenager Accidentally Shoots and Kills Brother Two Men Arrested for Murder Two men were arrested in connection A teenager was accused of fatally shooting and with a drug-related shooting. killing his older brother. Reginald Bradshaw Jr., 18, drove a car Evans Honord, 18, and his 21-year-old, Schadrac carrying Deaundros Blackshear, 23, and Arderius Warren, 26. The three pulled into a Honord, were at a gathering at the home of Wilton Nis- parking lot to deal in a transaction that involved beth. Nisbeth was a very close friend of Schadrac since marijuana. During the drug deal, Blackshear was high school and they were there because Nisbeth and his Deaundros said to have pulled out a gun and opened fire at wife, who were both U.S. Marines, had just returned Blackshear Peter Frazier and Junior Christopher Ferguson, from serving two years in Japan and were planning to 21. The victims were from Jamaica. Frazier was hit on his right shoulder, which he survived, and Ferguson died from multiple move. The couple were packing and planning a trip to gunshot wounds. Schadrac Honord Montana with their child before driving to where they Police arrested Bradshaw and Warren. would be stationed next, California. Bradshaw was charged with murder. Warren Nisbeth had prepared a gun for the trip in case they needed it for protec- faces murder charges, armed robbery, distribu- tion. Evans saw the .40-caliber handgun, which was sitting on the couch, and tion of marijuana and destroying or tampering with evidence. picked it up. He started handling and playing with the gun, until it went off strik- Blackshear was being sought by police ing Schadrac in the torso. The shot sent Shadrac falling straight to the ground and he was eventually tracked down by the U.S. and Evans started to repeatedly say that he shot his brother. Arderius Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force. When police arrived, Nisbeth told him that the gun Warren He was charged with murder and armed robbery. was loaded, but he had the safety on with a pillow over it. He also told the officers that he let it be known to those at the gatherings that nobody should touch the gun. As he was packing, he heard the gun go off and saw Schadrac on the floor. Another person that was in the living room said she heard the shot as well and when she turned around, he saw the gun in Evans’ hand. Evans Honord Evans was arrested and charged with homicide/negligent manslaughter. He is being held on $25,000 bond. Schadrac was pronounced dead in an ambulance on the way to the hospital. Family members and friends described Shadrac as a great person who was a mentor and role model. He was the type that stayed away from trouble and had a passion for art as he was always drawing. He was said to have hopes of be- coming a graphic designer. A cousin of Schadrac said he saw him as an older brother that he didn’t have. The boys’ mother is hurt by the loss of her son, but doesn’t believe that Evans should have been arrested as the shooting was all an accident. DECEMBER 10 , 2011 THE STAR C&J 2 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. Three Men Arrested in a Series of Robberies Your Safety

Police have arrested three suspects who REDUCING VIOLENCE were responsible for a series of robberies at restaurants and small businesses. •Look for ways to settle arguments and disagreements without violence. Police said the suspects were armed Remember: if you resort to violence to settle disputes, a child may well follow your and entered stores with masks. They example. Be a good role model. would steal cash, belongings, and valu- •Use good manners to help ease tensions that can lead to violence. Teach kids that ables such as electronics. The robberies showing respect for themselves and for the needs of others can prevent crime. were said to be very violent as the sus- Elijah Johnson pects were very physical and threatening •Report crimes and suspicious activities to police; agree to testify when necessary. If you want to live in a safe community, stand up for what you believe in. their victims. The robbery spree started in November 21 totalling up to seven robberies in a very short period of time. •Don’t support illegal activities, like buying stolen property or using illegal drugs. After the first robbery, police looked at It’s the wrong message to send to a child, and it involves you in criminal activity. the surveillance video, which showed It also encourages more crime that hurts you and your neighbors. one man in a ski mask, one with a ban- HELPING VICTIMS OF CRIMES dana covering his face, and another in a black mask with a skeleton. Police had a •Don’t blame the victim or tell him or her not to be upset, angry, or afraid. Be a tough time identifying the suspects and comfort and do what you can to ease the situation. released it hoping for any leads from the •If the victim hasn’t told the police, offer to help with a report. public. Police finally were able to identi- Jorland Cortijo fy the suspects with a description of the •Offer to help the victim car that they used to get away in, but six more robberies struck repair damage from a before they could find them. The last three robberies took crime, replace a window- pane, install a new lock, place on the same night. replace important papers or Police were provided with more sur- help with day-to-day needs veillance footage of the suspects, which like transportation, baby- showed them driving in a blue 1994 sitting, and cooking. Toyota Corolla. More information from •Be willing to just sit and the victims on the suspects helped police listen to the victim talk to identify them as Elijah Bartholomew about the crime. It can help Johnson, 19, Jorland Vazquez-Cortijo, some victims to talk, 20, and Hector Manuel Rosario, 21. although others will not want to. Don’t try to make a Hector Rosario Two days later, they were pulled over victim talk if he or she does Would you like to stay connected with your loved during a traffic stop, where they were arrested. The men con- not want to! ones on lock down in jail, or prison? fessed to the robberies. Vazquez-Cortijo and Rosario both face Anyone gone but not forgotten that you want to charges of all seven robberies. Johnson is being charged for •Ask your local police encourage? Get connected and keep a about victims’ counseling CONNECTION through our new only the first two robberies. and support groups in the CONNECTION spot. Rosario was arrested before in October 2010 for a area, and encourage the vic- Call, Write, Email, or Fax to us titled: domestic violence-related battery, which was dropped. tim to take part. CONNECTION, $10 - 3 lines of text only (Total 18 words) With PICTURE included $25. Johnson was arrested twice as a juvenile in 2009 on larceny •Ask what you can do to and resisting an officer charges, which were later dismissed. Contact G’ @ 904-766-8834 or Email help in the future, and make [email protected] send all correspondence to Records show that Vazquez-Cortijo has no prior criminal his- it a point to get back in P.O. Box 40629, Jacksonville, FL 32203 tory at all. touch. DECEMBER 10, 2011 THE STAR C&J 3 BizarreBizarre CrimesCrimes who, what, when...huh?

Woman and Mother Beat Pregnant Woman Man Doesn’t Realize He is Selling Jewelry to the Same Person He Stole From Arrests on two women were made after one chased and threw knives at her brother before both started beating A man had burglarized a home and tried to his pregnant girlfriend. sell the stolen jewelry to a shop, but he did not real- ize the house he burglarized was of the same person Jessica Shipman, 19, was with her mother Mary Ran- who managed that shop. dolph, 46, at a home with her brother and his girlfriend. An Nathaniel Coleman, 33, had walked into a argument arose and Shipman started chasing after her shop with several items of jewelry that he wanted to brother and threw at least two knives in his direction. Then Nathaniel sell. When the manager took a look at the jewelry, Jessica Shipman Randolph hit his pregnant girlfriend in the face. After Ship- Coleman she began to recognize them as her own. She then man’s brother disappeared, Shipman joined her mother in beating the preg- told Coleman to excuse her and went to the back of the store where he could not see her and called her husband on the phone. nant woman. The manager’s husband arrived shortly to the shop at the Deputies responded to an alleged domestic violence same time the police arrived. Coleman and the woman were taken in call leading to the arrests of Shipman and Randolph. for questioning for investigation. Shipman was charged with one count of aggravated When the woman’s husband and the police went to investi- assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, a third- gate the woman’s house, they found that the house was broken into degree felony; and two counts of aggravated battery on a from the back door. Also the inside of the house was left ravaged. pregnant victim, a second-degree felony. Randolph was The woman and her husband told police that they would like to press charges against Coleman. charged with two counts of aggravated battery on a pregnant Mary Randolph Coleman was arrested and charged with grand theft, dealing victim, a second-degree felony. in stolen property and defrauding a pawnbroker. Other Unusual Crimes Across the Nation

The “Knockout King” Game in St. Louis Child Molestor Arrested After Saving Drowning Girl St. Louis, MO- There have been several reports this year in the streets of St. Hamden, CT- A 16-year-old was reported missing from the Louis involving a game called the “Knockout King.” It turns out that it is Children’s Center of Hamden and police were looking for a very simple game: try to beat and knock out an innocent bystander while because she had threatened to drown herself. A man who shouting “Knockout King!” Police say that Kwame Thomas, 17, and his was jogging heard a woman crying for help. The woman friends had ganged up on a 54-year-old man and started beating him after was a counselor and was looking for someone to help the he was sent to the ground. The group of teenagers surrounded him and repeatedly punched girl who was trying to kill herself. The jogging man dove into the lake the and kicked him while they were all yelling, “Knockout King!” Thomas was arrested for girl was in and tried to rescue her. An officer arrived, who also dove into second-degree assault with $10,000 bail. A 72-year-old man had died this year in St. Louis the lake, but was soon stuck in muck and water. The man helped him out from this game. There have been other reports of people being beat down as victims of this first, then both worked together to save the girl. All three of them got stuck, game this year in the same city. but the man managed to successfully save the girl and the officer helped Woman Hits Man with Car Over Parking Spot himself out. The man told police that his name was Michael Patrick, but po- Longview, TX- The holidays are getting closer and huge discount deals put lice found out later that his real name was Michael Rogers, who was a con- customers on their toes, which can sometimes turn violent for some, es- victed child molester from Georgia. Rogers was wanted for violating his pecially when everybody is at the same place. A man was standing in a probation. In 2001, he was convicted of four counts of child molestation parking spot with a shopping cart at a packed Walmart parking lot. The and fled from Georgia in 2005. Rogers was tracked down to his home, man was saving the spot for his wife who was trying to make her way where he was arrested. A family member said she was aware of Rogers’ vi- around to where he was. Unfortunately, he was met with 43-year-old Vanessa Blackshire in- olation probation, but denied the allegations to his molestation charges say- stead, who also wanted the spot. The dispute did not end well and Blackshire hit the man ing that they somehow stemmed from his divorce and child custody with her car. Blackshire was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. She was released on $10,000 bond. She also has no prior criminal history. situations. Police also say he may be extradited back to Georgia. PAGE B4 C M Y K

DECEMBER 10, 2011 THE STAR C&J 4 CriminalCriminal Line-UpLine-Up MISSING CHILDREN

Name: Dominic Dwayne Name: Kala A’Nise Name: Mark-Simon Louma Name: Natasha Dovie Name: Shanice K. Wright Baxter Covington Age: 14 Wilson Age: 15 Age: 17 Age: 16 Weight: 175 lbs Age: 16 Weight: 155 lbs Weight: 140 lbs Weight: 150 lbs Last seen: 11/17/11 Weight: 120 lbs Last seen: 11/13/11 Last seen: 11/17/11 Last seen: 11/27/11 Last seen: 11/19/11 ON THE LOOKOUT Police Look for Attempted Kidnapping Suspect

Investigation revealed an 11-year old boy was walking to school when he was approached by an unknown white male in a black, newer model, 4-door Toyota. The suspect exited the vehicle and ran towards the victim, causing him to trip and fall. The victim kicked the suspect in his face. At that time, the suspect ran back to his car and left the area. The suspect was described as a white male, mid 30’s, blonde short hair, blue eyes, a small bit of facial hair on his chin, and a heart tattoo on the top of his left hand with a ribbon through it. He was last seen wearing a brown jacket and brown pants.

Anyone with information about the suspect or the robbery, is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. Callers can remain anonymous and possibly receive a cash reward.

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Name: Christopher Name: Demetrius R. Name: Jodoir Landers Coleman Hardwick Offense: Carrying Offense: Traffic in Offense: Felony Concealed Firearm Stolen Property Battery

Citizens with tips are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and become eligible for a reward. DECEMBER 10, 2011 THE STAR PR - 1 Students Raise Funds for the Nasa confirms the road to finding Earth's twin," PP Earth-like planet said Douglas Hudgins from the American Heart Association Nasa team. The experts don't yet know It's called Kepler 22-b and is whether the new planet is made up RR circling a star similar to our Sun of rock, gas or liquid. about 600 light years away. Kepler 22-b was discovered by The Nasa's Kepler planet is space tele- EE about twice scope, which the size of is on a mis- Earth, with sion to find P a tempera- planets like P ture of ours. around If you 22C. found a new That planet, what temperature would you is just right call it, and for liquid water - something that's why? RR important to support life. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news- "This is a major milestone on round

AA Students at The Foundation Academy participate in Jump Rope for Heart Event PP for the American Heart Association. Elemen- tary students jumped rope and played other activites associated Y with heart health. Mid- dle and High school o students organized and u participated in an "End- zone for Heart" flag t football tournament, in- h cluding a half-time presentation by the TFA Dance Team. All activities raised aware- S ness of heart health is- e sues and funds for the American Heart Associ- c ation. www.Founda- t tionAcademy.com i o n DECEMBER 10, 2011 PREP RAP PR - 2 College & Career Readiness be prepared. This year, 45 percent of test ance and success than does academic Common Expectations—All states Improving Among takers (compared to 43 percent last year) readiness alone. should be aligning college and career U.S. High School Graduates met or exceeded the ACT College Readi- Educational and Career Planning— readiness standards to a rigorous core cur- ness Benchmark in math, while 30 per- Are students planning for and following riculum for all high school students Pool of ACT-Tested Graduates Is cent (compared to 29 percent last year) a path to success in their education and whether they are bound for college or Largest, Most Diverse in History met or exceeded the benchmark in sci- career? ACT research shows that students work. The levels of expectation for col- ence. In comparison, 66 percent and 52 who take challenging courses are much lege readiness and workforce training IOWA CITY, Iowa—College and ca- percent met or surpassed the benchmarks more likely than those who don’t to be readiness should be comparable. reer readiness continues to increase in English and reading, respectively, both ready for college and career. Proactive ca- Clear Performance Standards—States among ACT-tested U.S. high school grad- unchanged from last year. reer assessment, exploration and planning must define “how good is good enough” uates, according to ACT’s yearly report, At the same time, the ACT results activities encourage students to consider for college and career readiness. In addi- The Condition of College & Career continue to show an alarmingly high career options so they can plan their tion to a consistent, rigorous set of essen- Readiness 2011, released today. The find- number of students who are graduating coursework accordingly. tial K-12 content standards, states must ings also suggest, however, that much im- without all of the academic skills they “Assessing what students have define performance standards so that stu- provement is still needed to ensure that all need to succeed after high school. Nearly learned so far is a vital element in helping dents, parents and teachers know how students are ready for success when they three in 10 test takers (28 percent) in the them to improve, but college and career well students must perform academically graduate from high school. 2011 graduate class failed to meet any of readiness is very complex,” said Erick- to have a reasonable chance of success at Twenty-five percent of graduates in the four ACT College Readiness Bench- son. “With more and more students across college or on the job. the class of 2011 who took the ACT® marks, unchanged from last year. the country participating in testing, it’s Rigorous High School Courses— exam met or surpassed all four of the “Too many students are still falling important that test results are not overem- Having appropriate and aligned stan- ACT College Readiness Benchmarks, through the cracks,” said Erickson. “It’s phasized as a single answer to the readi- dards, coupled with a core curriculum, suggesting they are ready to succeed aca- important that we work hard to ensure ness problem. We are committed to will adequately prepare high school stu- demically in specific first-year college that all young people graduate from high identifying the various factors that ensure dents only if the courses are truly chal- courses (English composition, college al- school with the skills they need to suc- success. The ACT is used for multiple lenging. That is, taking the right kinds of gebra, introductory social science and bi- ceed in college and career.” goals and purposes beyond admissions courses matters more than taking the right ology) without the need for remediation. This year’s pool of ACT-tested gradu- and predicting college outcomes, such as number of courses. Students who take a This compares to 24 percent last year, ates is the largest and most racially di- course placement, counseling and ac- rigorous core curriculum should be ready marking the third consecutive year that verse in the 52-year history of the exam. countability.” for credit-bearing first-year college overall college and career readiness has More than 1.62 million 2011 graduates— Recommendations to Improve courses without remediation. increased. 49 percent of the entire U.S. graduating Readiness Data-Driven Decisions—States have “American students are making incre- class—took the ACT, an all-time record The ACT report points to policies and been hard at work in developing longitu- mental progress toward being ready to number for the seventh year in a row. The practices that states, districts and schools dinal P-16 data systems; this work must complete college-level work, but there’s proportion of African American and His- can implement to systemically increase continue and, where possible, accelerate. still significant work to be done,” said panic/Latino test takers has grown from the percentage of their students who are States must develop systems that allow U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Dun- 19 percent in 2007 to a high of 26 percent ready for college-level work. schools and districts to closely monitor can. “In today’s knowledge-based econ- in 2011. Early Monitoring and Intervention— student performance at every stage of the omy, American children are competing Academic Readiness Is Only One In order for students to be ready for col- learning pipeline, from preschool through with the rest of the world for jobs, and our Factor lege and career when they graduate, their the elementary, middle and high school country’s long-term economic security is The ACT is an achievement test that progress must be monitored closely. De- grades, all the way through college. Use directly tied to the quality of its public ed- measures the academic skills and knowl- ficiencies in foundational skills must be of a longitudinal data system enables ed- ucation. These ACT results are another edge learned in school and validated as identified and remediated in upper ele- ucators to identify students who are in sign that states need to raise their aca- critical for success in college. Although mentary and middle school. In addition, need of academic interventions at an early demic standards and commit to education academic readiness is a crucial factor im- age-appropriate career assessment, explo- stage, thus giving teachers and students reforms that accelerate student achieve- pacting college and career readiness, ACT ration and planning activities, when in- more time to strengthen these skills be- ment.” research points to three key dimensions of troduced early, can encourage students to fore graduation. The ACT College Readiness Bench- college and career readiness: consider and focus on personally relevant “If states, districts and schools will marks, which are based on actual grades Academic Readiness—Are students career options so they can plan and adjust follow these recommendations, our re- earned by students in college, specify the academically prepared to succeed in col- their high school coursework accordingly. search shows that students will benefit,” minimum scores needed on each ACT lege or career? The ACT College Readi- Essential Standards—States’ educa- said Erickson. “And when young people subject-area test (English, mathematics, ness Benchmarks measure this dimension tion standards must prepare all students benefit, so does our entire country. ACT reading and science) to indicate that a stu- of college readiness. for the rigors of college or career training will continue working hard to help iden- dent has a 50 percent chance of earning a Behavioral Readiness—Do students programs. With the adoption of the Com- tify solutions to the problems that impact grade of B or higher or about a 75 percent exhibit the right behaviors and attitude to- mon Core State Standards by 45 states college and career readiness in the United chance of earning a C or higher in a typi- ward education to increase their chances and the District of Columbia, most states States.” cal credit-bearing first-year college course for success? ACT research suggests the have taken that first step to ensuring that The full national and state-specific in that subject area. combination of academic readiness (as all students are ready for college or career. ACT reports can be viewed and down- The increase in overall college and ca- measured by the ACT) and academic be- It is imperative that policymakers and loaded for free on ACT’s website at the reer readiness can be attributed to gradual haviors (as measured by ACT’s EN- practitioners continue this advancement following URL: www.act.org/readi- gains in math and science, the two subject GAGE™ program) provides a stronger by aligning all aspects of their systems to ness/2011. areas in which students are least likely to prediction of college and career perform- college and career readiness. DECEMBER 10, 2011 PREP RAP PR - 3 Puzzles and Games DECEMBER 10, 2011 THE STAR PR - 4 PP FAMILY & PARENTING RR Teaching Children To Accept Others • Think differently. There are funda- mental differences between the West- ern worldview and the Eastern EE worldview, say scholars. People from different countries have different tradi- tions, religious customs and histories PP that shape their thinking. Being accept- ing of others means opening your mind to the idea that there are different ap- proaches to resolving the problems im- pacting our complex world. • Read a book. You don’t need to be a globetrotter to learn about other cul- RR tures. Your local librarian can help you find age-appropriate books that will in- troduce children to other cultures and AA allow them to explore them deeply. For example, India has a rich history and PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Monkey Business - Fotolia.com culture that goes beyond the Western P “We must not try to erase differences but rather respect them, embrace of spicy foods, yoga and med- P even celebrate them,” says Rajiv Malhotra. itation. • Encourage friendships. Enroll your Alongside reading, writing and arith- children in activities, camps and pro- (StatePoint) The world is changing metic, cultural diversity should be at the grams that foster relationships with kids and parents need to make sure their forefront of your children’s lesson plan. of all religious, racial and economic Y children are prepared to succeed in an But don’t just encourage tolerance. Go backgrounds. increasingly globalized economy, say a step further. • Engage in a substantive dialogue o experts. “Tolerance is a patronizing posture,” with others that explores new ideas u The United States is often regarded says Malhotra, “We need to learn to re- about the world beyond your backyard. as a melting pot, a place for people of spect, even appreciate and not merely “Question your values and be open to t different backgrounds to come together tolerate religious and cultural differ- seeing the merit in the ideas of others,” h and ultimately grow alike. But the truth ences.” suggests Malhotra, who founded the In- is that from language to food to reli- Here are some tips to teach children finity Foundation to encourage better gious practice, unique cultural traditions to respect one another as they become East-West relations. For more informa- are all around us. citizens of the world: tion about his new book visit www.be- S “We must not try to erase differences • Absorbing the nuances of a second ingdifferentbook.com. e but rather respect them, even celebrate language is easiest when one is young, • Host a potluck. Invite your friends them,” says Rajiv Malhotra, author of so sign your kids up for a language over and have them bring dishes fea- c the new book, “Being Different: An In- class at an early age. Better yet, learn turing their family recipes. You may find t dian Challenge to Western Universal- along with them. your circle of friends is more culturally ism” (HarperCollins Publishers). • Pack your bags and take a trip. diverse than you thought! i Malhotra believes we can look to India Dust off your passport or keep it do- By investing the time to teach these o as an example of a distinct society that mestic. Even within the United States, lessons, you can contribute toward o peacefully integrates many diverse there is great opportunity to be exposed making schools and communities a n people. to new cultural experiences. safer place for your kids.