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Gamma Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated presented the 39th Annual Miss Teenage Tampa Pageant at the Tampa Convention Center on April 5, 2009. The theme was "The Essence of Silk and Pearl." The commentators were Mrs. Denise White and Ms. Donna Douglas. Shown with the winner from left to right are: Shakenya Berrien, Rikka Lovely, · Whitney Ross, Jasmine Mingo, Yvette Hall (Co-Chairman, Miss Teenage Tampa), Evelyn E. McFadden (President), Deidre Jones · (Pageant's General Chairman), Nina Zimmering, Ariana Stewart, Sierra Farred, and Leonora Nicome. Seated, Mis$ Teenage Tampa 2009, Kezia Gilyard. ·
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SEE PAGE 9 · SEE PAGE 16 en 0 . o N Features aS N ...1a: 'Pa,stors·on Patrol' launch ll. Police Cruiser Crashes Into < Huue Communitv Initiative >~ ~ the virus; and Sulphur Springs Residence U) ·Hillsborough County is the w :::» leading county in Florida 1- of reported HIV/AIDS cases." Rev. Nathan said the church community has been silent far too long and quotes the Bible scripture, II Chronicles, 7:14th verse: "If my people, w!J.~ch are called by my name, shall humble themselves; and pray, and seek! my face, and turn from their· · wicked ways; then will I REV. c;L\RENCE NATHAN · hear from heaven and will . LEON CHURCH· The hole in this resldente ·at.S707 N. i2th St. was ca~ed by a . forgive their sin, and will ••• Robbery suspect being TPD cruiser when the officer apparently lost control. The hole· BY LEON B. CREWS heal their land. n chased. · · has since been covered.· · · Sentinel Staff Writer "We're trying to get the George Sanders is still cruiser was.chasing anoth the gun to the head 9f the word out through our ini- ~ trying to come to grips with er vehicle when the officer victim and demanded jew Q Pastors On P·atrol, a tiative called, "Hands the fact that a police cruis lost control and ended up elry. As the victim was run a: local organization com- Across The City." We're er from the Tampa Police in the living room of his ning, the suspect fired a u. prised of 123 pastors, has trying to reach into as c Department crashed into apartment at 8707 N. 12th round in the vicinity of the z launched an initiative they many churches as pos- his home Thursday St. The hole has since been victim. < hope will not only intro- sible." evening, leaving a huge covered with plywood, he An alert with the tag ~ duce them to the commu- Rev. Nathan said on hole. said. number of the vehicle was · Q Sanders says it was "There were children out · U) nity, but open doors of April 29th, a citywide placed. The vehicle was w opportunity. revival will focus on the about 6 p. m. when the playing. It just seems as spotted in the vicinity of :::» incident occurred. The though they didn't care. · 1- Pastors On Patrol was need to create awareness :Nebraska and Yukon. The > founded by Rev. Abe and take back the city. The There were so 'many differ driver and another person a: ent streets they could have w Brown and currently, is theme of that revivni will exited the car and fled on Hillsborough Co. gone through to cut off w> led by its president. Dr. W. · be "Taking Back Wli.~:t The foot · at Yukon and these guys without chasing Fairbanks, with officers in c James Favorite. · Devil Has Stolen." Schools Send Out them in a police car w foot pursuit. Suspect·Leon . ::c . Rev. Cl&!"ence Nat~an, "Tampa leads the.E_ation through a residential com U) swin·e.Fiu Alen Church, 25, of Brandon,· a member, said they have in adult entertainment, munity," Sanders said. :::i · i in light ·of the recent m ust become a pait of the . and it's tini"e the people- "Since that happened, 11 . was taken into custody and :::» Swine Flu outbreak in charged with armed rob-· D. National AIDS Awareness ~ know · t~is. Vfe want to get M-exico, government offi don't even let' my family sit Task Force. · .-·, - . the word out and teach in the living room." bery. The handgun used z cials · are advising was fou·nd in the area. i= ."It's comprised of several · abstinence and ~du'cat~ According to ~ 'police w Americans against traveling Church is also being held ...1 states, and we're the only the people. We're trying to to the country. Although report, officers responded Oil a narcotics warrant out ...1 group in the south 'that is '.· get the information out to none of the 40 confirmed to a reported shooting at :::» ·from Ft. Myers." ·...... ,. . m a part of the national orga- · . the· county that leads all ca~es are in Florida, bay the Meridian .· Pointe · Apiut:D:tent Complex short- The TPD spokesp.er;on . ...:. nization. that.was founded ,... other counties in incarcer- area officials are also w . ly after 5 p: m., Thursday. -said the officer did strike z in Rochester, New York. ating young Black men in encouraging the public to i= take the necessary precau-· Upon their arrival, they · the home,_however the z "In Florida, 15% of state prisons." learned that a robbery had cause of the crash is 'still w tions. U) African Americans com- On April 30th, Pastors On Monday, .the occurred. The suspect held being investigated. (§ prise the overall popula- On Patrol will hold a Bible Hillsborough County School a: tion. However, ~frican · service at Greater Mt. ;· District sent a letter home 0 Americans account for 53% Carmel on 34th Street at 7 with students talking about ...1 the flu. The letter stated,. u. of those in Florida affected . . p.m. as part of their East with the HIV/Aif?S virps. :, . Side Revival. Pastor Ron "Swine Flu in people is Florida railks third nation- Fields wilf preside over characterized by fever, sore th~oat, ·cough, body aches, ally ~f those infected with that revival. headaches, chills, and On May 1st, the group fatigue, similar to most will have a West Side viruses. Not all individuals revival at Mt. Olive on . will suffer from all of the LaSalle Street. syffiptoms.," the letter stat~ Rev. Nathan wants the ed. ..Support The public to attend these con-· Ms. Linda Cobbe, .. ·_,fer~ : nce~ a.n.'di find .. out . sp'o:kes}:)e'rson · ·ror the Hillsborough County' School Florida Sentinel · about other projects the District said, "We are send . group is working on. ' Advertisers ing the letters home as a precaution. We are urging parents to take their young st.P.rs to the doctor if they · .aving any symptoms and not to se'nd their chil dren to school until they are well." Anyone with any ques tions can contact the Hillsborough County Health Department's Epidemiology Program at (813) .307-8010, or visit . the Centers for Disease Control .website at www.cdc.goy. c:-t Features m CJ) c l< East Tampa Group suspended OHicer 'To Be Monitored' l> 'tl A 36-year-old Tampa tion, that he had a personal the motel. JJ Police officer was suspend relationship with Ms. Johnson is said to have r To Host Job Fair ed for two weeks without Denitra Britt after he convinced a confidential ~ will also have companies pay after he admitted to investigated a burglary at informant to contact Osuji 1\) that specifically will hire ex enlisting the assistance of a her home in 2002. She was and pretend te be g felons." confidential informant to arrested the following year Johnson's wife. According CD Benjamin said there will settle a dispute. The officer and sentenced to 3 years in·, to the report, Johnson be workshops held on how was also warned that he prison for trafficking in called Osuji approximately to· dress for success, prepare could be terminated if he cocaine and possession of 35 times between March 21 a resume, potential entre gets into any more trouble. drug paraphernalia, and March 22, 2008. He is preneurs, tips on interview Major Gerald records show. also alleged to have left ing, motivational speakers, Honeywell said, Officer Johnson said that after threatening messages. and other aspects of employ ment. Ronald Johnson "was her release in 2007, he During March 2008, All potential employees remorseful and honest dur went to her home with the Johnson and Ms Britt are asked to come alone, ing the Internal Affairs intent to ask her to become exchanged 26 telephone LEERONE BENJAMIN wear interview clothing, investigation. \He is -going · a confidential informant; · calls· and 228 text mes bring at least 10 copies of to.be· monitored closely and but she declined. However, sages, the report stated. The East Tampa their resume, and be pre he knows that he must stay in: Match 2008, Johnson Major Honeywell said Community Revitalization pared to take notes during out of trouble if he wants to , reportedly rented a motel the-Hillsborough County Partnership will be hosting the job fair. continue being a Tampa room with the intent of State Attorney's Office an East Tampa Community Tampa Bay Workforce will Police officer." resuming an intimate rela declined to prosecute base_d Job Fair Wednesday, May be in attendance as well as Officer Johnson report tionship with Ms. Britt. on a lack of evidence! He 6th from 10 a.m. until 2 a representative from Erwin edly admitted during the However, when she also said that Johnson's p.m. Technical School. · The job fair will be held at BenJamin said the focus Internal Affairs investiga- arrived, her former honesty and forthrightness Cyrus Greene Recreation is to help people get back to boyfriend, N didi . Osuji, were taken 'into' considera allegedly confronted her in tion when the punishment ., Complex, 2101 East Dr. work. Missing 9-Year-Oid r- Martin Luther King, Jr. : "We need to have people the parking lot and Ms. was decided. 0 Boulevard. working to become self suffi Found In Britt left the motel with . A former football player JJ ETCRP Vice-Chairman, cient. That helps the entire Osuji, the Internal Affairs at the University of South c Leerone Benjamin, said Nearbvlake l> community." report said. Florida, Johnson became CJ) this job fair will also target "A lot or people have The report further stated a Tampa Police Officer on m senior citizens. stopped looking for work that Osuji left a note at November 26, 2001. He has z "We have 25 employers ::! and have become totally Johnson's in-laws' resi worked in all three districts z · expected to attend and they dependent on public assis m will be seeking "to fill posi dence, asking Johnson's and is currently assigned to r- tance." 1 tions ranging from entry Any additional employers wife to call him. Osuji is . · District III. . CD alleged to have called City ~ditor Iris B. c: level to management and with job openings are invit r- representing industries ed to attend, or contact Johnson's home and told Holton can be contacted such as healthcare, cus Cindy Toselli at (813) 242- his daughter about the at (813) 248-1921 or by.e -t~ · tomer service, hospitality, 3807. affair and then Johnson's mail iholton@fisentinel- :z · finance, sales, insurance, Plans are also underway wife about the incident at .'tl skilled trades, call centers, to establish a Small c: CD · transportation, security, Business Information r- . parks and recreation, sea. Center in East Tampa. c;; sonal help and more." • Reporter Leon B. Crews :::z:: "We will .also establish a can be reached ai (813) m SONY GEORGES .c database to retain resumes 248-0724, ·or e-mailed at m of potential employees. We [email protected]...... _.._ .. m< POLK COUNTY. .: ': JJ Between 4 p.m. and 5 p.irl::;; < -t Sunday, Sony Georges, 9, ··· c: m · told his older brother he CJ) was going to the. lake, refer c ring to Lake Cannon, in ~ Winter Haven, which was a l> few blocks away from their z · home. Georges mother was .,c at work and his older broth JJ , -· S.9t Q~v.. !~ . Pri.oti.bg.: ··. . .. ers and sisters. were watch 6 · ing . him. · His brother ~ Gan ., help,. makeordedng.yoiir,invitations·easvf:: assumed he was going to ··:::-:-:-::·.·-·. ·:-·-:-:: .;( ' ·· ··.·-:-:-:-·::-:-:-·-·· :-·-:·:- :-:-·: · ·- · •. _.;: .: =: :-;::.: :-::-··: ~ -- ·: ··· · · · . · · -·-:-:.:-: · - : =·-:-:':-·-: · ·-- :· =. :·-· ·.;.::- 1 :· . play in the neighborhood as usual. Packages include: . The Polk County Sheriffs Office said when the boy's lnvitations::~: ·:···N·~~~· : c ·~;a~··~'~ .:· Envelones . mother arrived home from h;::;·.:·:..~ ·:::····: Pe.rs. onal rzea : wah a · Pnoto ·:. : ·.~=~·· .. work 'around 11:20 p.m. Sunday, she began looking Several ,Cover..:desig 'ns &.Verses to choose from •. for him. The family found ···=·=·=···········=«·•·=.:·:;:;:·•·· •.;.;.: :·:····;:····:···;··· :~'+¥·:·:· ... {' .. ~ ·.·.·...... ·... ·.·...... ·.· ·.·.,.. · ... ·•·:-:·•·•·:·; ...... his bicycle at the lake, but he was nowhere to be found. A helicopter, Marine Unit, and K-9 team were deployed to search for the boy, and around 7:45 a.m. Monday, the dive team located the body of a small child in the lake, 10 feet from shore. He was later identified as the missing Referral Service- boy. A preliminary report indi cates Sony Georges died (8l3) 495-3702 from drowning, but an offi cial cause of death is pend ~ ing an examination by the 1-866-352-42. . "00 C) Medical Examiner's Office. m . w POSTMASTER: Send Address Change To : Florida Sentinel Bulletin, P.O. Box 3363 Tampa, FL 33601 Periodical Postage Paid At Tampa, FL W.W. Andrews· 1874-1931 (1919) C. Blythe Andrews· 1901-1977 (1945) Need ASale Place Founders C. BLYTHE ANDREWS, JR., CHAIRMAN ractically everyone complained to their sons' re selves if we can· really blame S. KAY ANDREWS, PUBLISHER C. BLYTHE ANDREWS Ill, PRESIDENT/CONTROLLER will agree that all spective schools. But, not the parents for what their GWEN HAYES, EDITOR P children need a safe enough was done to make the children do? BETTY DAWKINS, ADVERTISING DIRECTOR KEITH GEORGE, CIRCULATION DIRECTOR place. They need to feel se children feel secure. So, each The sad part about this
Subscriptions-$44.00-6 Months Both Editions: · cure in their homes, of these · boys, who never ·story is children must attend $87 .00-Per Year Both Editions. · .' ~ -- churches, and schools. How knew each other, felt the only school and parents cannot at- , Opinions expressed on editorial pages of this newspaper by Columnists or Guest Writers, • ever, ~t seems that our chil end to their misery was tend school with them. But, do not necessarily reflect the editorial stance of The Florida Sentinel Bulletin ·' 1. or the Publisher. dren are quickly running out death. every parent should be able of safe places. There is nothing sadder to feel that school is a safe In recent times, we have than a little child ending his place.· read about cases of physical own life before he even began This places the burden of IAfter The Mal'ch, Then What I abuse ·in the home, sexual to live. And, the fact that the protecting the children abuse at church and at incidents took place in two squarely on the shoulders of -ays a time-honored adage, "If you continue to do school. So, where . is a safe different states is an indica the same thing in the same way, you will continue the schools. And something place for our children? tor that it is a national prob must be done before another S to get what you've always gotten." That adage Within a to-day period two lem, and not isolated ~ child feels that suicide is the c came to mind during a discussion on how the Black young boys hanged them incidents. only way out. a: community seeins to mobilize periodically for marches, selves. The subsequent inves Parents, teachers, school I.L If the children fight the bul candlelight vigils and the like, after senseless deaths of tigations revealed that both administrators, child advo c or killings by our youth. Certainly, marches and candle lies, then they face suspen- z Carl Joseph Walker cates, and anyone with a con
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~ G) Attending a Christmas Party in this photo from the past were Rosalyn ~rdon, Alma Purify, Essie Purify, Maey K~ne ~d William Kee~e. -m U1 FAMU's Former Prexv Is First School Board Names New Principlals ~ African American Recipient c en w :J Of Prestigious Award To Fill vacancies t- TALLAHASSEE- Walter Members of the Hillsborough Smith, Ph.D., Florida A&M County School District named University's (FAMU) seventh twelve individuals to serve as president, is the first African principals. Nine of the posi American recipient of the Na tions were created due to indi tional Education viduals who have retired. Association's (NEA) 2009 The appointments have ele Applegate-Dorros Peace and vated several Assistant Princi International Understanding pals, but none of the high Award. school principals will be relo "The Human and Civil cated during the transition. Rights Awards dinner is a Five of the appointees are product of the merger of the African American. National Education Associa A Tampa native, Richard tion (NEA) and the American Grayes graduated from Plant Teachers Association (ATA)," High School. He earned his B. RICHARD GRAVES. ... Appointed Principal of said Sabrina Williams, S. Degree in Elementary Edu Summerfield Crossings manager for Business Affairs cation from the University of Elementary School for NEA Human and Civil South Florida. He continued Rights Department. his education and earned his "More than 40 'years ago, M. A. in Educational Leader > ATA, which was the teacher ship from Nova Southeastern ~ association for Blacks, University. He is married and 9 wanted NEA to keep the the father of two daughters. ff: legacy of recognizing indivi DR. WALTERSMITH Grayes, currently serving as C duals, including minorities, an assistant principal at Clair ~ women, and now gay, les Mel Elementary School was > bian, bisexual, and transgen the Ph.D. in pharmacology. dowment. appointed as principal of Sum ~ der (GLBT), for their human The 80s also saw the expan When Smith left the presi merfield Crossings Elementary en and civil rights contributions. sion, of the Gaither Athletic dency of FAMU, in 1985, he School. He will assume his du ~ 'Therefore, to recognize Dr. cehter, which included fhe was named a Senior Ful ties on May 4th. "I'm just ex t- Smith as the first African construction of a f&w bright Scholar to the Univer tremely excited and I feel that ~ American recipient, I feel this Women's Athletic Complex sity of Malawi, in Central this is a wonderful opportu- w award speaks directly to the equipped with a track, an Africa. He lectured and built nity," he said. ... Appointed Principal of ~ vision of ATA in recognizing Olympic pool, men's and graduate programs in educa Ms. Felicia Davis, an assis- Mango Elementary School c the social justice heroes.". women's weight training tional management at Chan- tant principal at Mango Ele- ~ The NEA's Applegate-Dor rooms, and softball and base . cellqr College. mentary School, was duties on May 18th. en ros Peace and International ball fields. . ... "Lapplaud Dr. Smith for appointed as principal of Ms. Susan Burkett, an as ffi Understanding Award is pre Bragg Memorial Stadium : bein'g recognized by the NEA Mango Elementary School. She sistant principal at Blooming :J sented to an· NEA member was renovated and expanded for his international endeav- will assume her duties on May dale High School, was a. whose activities in education to provide seating for 25,000 ors," said FAMU President 18th. · appointed as principal of ~ contribute to international spectators, and a modern James H. Ammons. "This "Like many other profes- Burns Middle School. She will lu understanding and motivate · field house was erected. prestigious award is a symbol sional educators, my primary assume her duties on May 4th. :J youth to work for world New facilities were con . of Dr. Smith's commitment concern is for our children. I Ms. Deborah Moltisanti, :J peace. structed to house the Schools to youth, FAMU and to the want to make sure that we give assistant principal at Buckhorn ~ "This is indeed a significant of Allied Health Sciences, Ar people of this state and na them every advantage possible Elementary School, was ap w award that I have received," chitecture, Business and In tion." so that they can achieve any pointed as principal of Mintz ~ said Smith. dustry and Nursing. In i994, Smith served as a dream imaginable," she said. Elementary School. She will ~ While Smith was president Construction and renovation "Monitor" for the 1994 elec Ms. Davis is the daughter of assume her duties on May 4th. ~ of F~U, the University projects amounted to more tion that brought Nelson the late David E. Davis, III Ms. Marlou Bates was
"T1r- 0 ::0 c )> CJ) mz :::! z m r- m1 c Program participant, Ju- r- lian R. Jackson, who ~ mimed, is shown with pag- :::! eant commentator, Denise Z The 5 finalists were, left to right: Whitney Ross, Jasmine White of FOX Channel 13, ""0 c Mingo, Nina Zimmering, Kezi Gilyard and Arianna Stewart. WIVT. m r- Ci5 :J: m c m m< ::0 -< -tc m CJ) c ~ )> z c "T1 ::0 c ~ 0') gC'll All About You FYI cO C'll ..J Happy Birthdav, a: CAB Meeting a. ·Happy Birthday Mom < The Hillsborough County Community Action Board's Executive Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 12 noon at the Fred Karl County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., on the 26th Floor, Conference Room "D". The Hillsborough County Community Action Board is an Advisory Board to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. The public is invited to attend. For additional informa tion, please call 272-6770. Blake Class 0163 Event Planned MAE JONES The Howard W. Blake Class of 1963 is planning an event Happy birthday to our for Saturday, May 2nd, from 9 a.m. until. The event will mother who will be cele take place at the intersection of Main and Albany. The com CHYNABLACK brating her 54th birthday rimnity is invited to participate. today, April 28th. We all · For additional information contact Richard Dick Allen Birthday wishes go out to Ms. Tierra Newton, who will love you so much. at (813) 817-8662 or William Sonny Davis at (813) 376- be celebrating her 21st birthday on April 29th. We all love Love, Step, Kal, Ken, 6478. you and we're very proud of you. Crisi, John, Marlon and Love, mom, dad, grandma and the rest ofthe family. the grandkids. Birthday wishes go out to Tampa Writers Alliance Crystal Garner and Ronnett Lee, April 24th . and William Newton, Jr., Meeting Planned . April 25th. The General Meeting of Tampa Writers Alliance will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at Barnes & Noble Carrollwood, 11802 North Dale Mabry Highway. The guest speaker is author Paula Stabel. . · · · _ .. Prospective members are welcome to attend. For further·, info~ation, : contact club President Michael Darling at (813) 662-1615: ·If you ·need· directions~ call Publicity Person ·Adele Walter ·at ($~3) 932~6902 or ~ontaci lier by e-mail at, adeleidawalteng>hotniaiLcom: ··· · .:· · · ;. ·· · ' ·· ··
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· Parents, Wallace and Sylvia· ·. (Peterson) Kendrick , announce Julia's graduation from The University Of South· Florida, Saturday, May 2,' 2009, with a BA in Criminology and minor in ·~-FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF COLLEGE HILL Psychology ' ·at .~ USF ~t · ·. REV. DR. EVAN BURROWS~ SR., PASTOR Sundome, 1:30 p. in.
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Ashll Vaughn .· Sister Donna Brown • . President · '".· "The Voice """" of Our Community Speaking for Itself'; t813) 248-192i ------,~c: m Local en 0 ~~ NCNW To Host Marv Mcleod Bethune Luncheon )> ""C The Tampa Metropolitan Section Ms. Odom's book, "At Sula's ~ of the National Council of Negro Feet" further enhances her ability N Women, Inc. will host their Annual to connect by providing a means of ~Ol Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Lunch addressing complex issues in light- ~ eon Saturday, May 2 at the USF hearted and simple terms. ~ Embassy Suites, 3705 Spectrum The National Council of Negro Boulevard from n:oo a.m. - 2:00 Women was founded in 1935 by p.m. "United to Serve" is the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. Its theme. There will be honors given mission is to lead, develop, and ad to Bethune Achievers, Legacy Life vocate for women of African de Members and Life Members. scent as they support their families This year's luncheon program will and communities. be carried by mistress of ceremony NCNW fulfills this purpose Dr. Paulette C. Walker, who through research, advocacy, and currently serves as the Director of national and community-based Undergraduate Programs and In services and programs on issues of ternship in the College of Education health, education, and economic at the University of South florida. empowerment in the United States Her research agenda focuses on DR. PAULETIE C. WALKER ERSULA KNOX ODOM and Africa. Among its 39 national curriculum and instruction and ad- affiliates and more than 240 sec ministration and supervision issues tions, NCNW is a 501(c) 3 organi in urban schools. She is the co-au As a motivational speaker, Ms. Odom has the un zation with an outreach to nearly thor of the book, "We Can Have Better Urban common ability to relate to multi-generational and four million women. · "T1 Schools." multi-cultural audiences by sharing experiences from You can purchase tickets from any Tampa Metro- r- Ersula Knox Odom, author, essayist, workshop such areas as rural living, college life, fortune 500 cor politan Section of NCNW member for $35.00. ~ leader, FHC Mary McLeod Bethune Road Scholar, porate management, spirituality, being a mother, en For more information, contact Antonia Barber, 0 motivational speaker and prize winning life lyricist, trepreneurship, sales, and genealogy to publishing her Program Chair, at (813) 621-8745 or (813) 664-0401. l> reads from her debut book '~t Sula's Feet." first book. Electa D. Davis is the President. ~ z ::! z m r- Ministrv Expands, Will Build Communitv Center m1 c: r on the northeast corner of they are looking forward to businesses to the area with the r 29th Street and Lake Avenue this becoming a reality." success of this project. m ::! from the city for $17,500, and Bible Truth Ministries, The new center is scheduled z · construction has already founded by Pastor Daniel to be completed this Decem ""C began on a 1,500 square-foot Dean, hopes to attract other ber. c:m community center. r- Sharla Jenkins, Program c;; :::1: Director fer the ministry, said m they want the center to be a 0 place for outreach programs. m "We've talked with some m< . community organizations ~ about partnerships. We want c:~ This lot on 29th Street and Lake Avenue will be transformed to change the atmosphere of m into a community center by Bible Truth Ministries. the area and make it more fn family oriented. We want to c BYLEON B. CREWS Although a few new busi uplift the area." ,.~ Sentinel StqtfWriter nesses have opened in the Officials with the city had z area, numerous drug marches tried for more than 6 years· to 0 The area of 29th Street and and affective police operations sell the site to a commercial :a"T1 Lake Avenue has long been have failed to instill confi interest, but no one was inter 6 the. target of community dence in attracting new busi ested in building a restaurant, groups and other agencies. ness interests. shop or office on the property. ~ Their mission has been to Bible Truth Ministries is "We are aware of the efforts bring something new to the hoping to change all of that. by others to bring change to area with hopes of eradicating The ministry, located on the the area," said Ms. Jenkins. the drug sales and vagrancy corner of 22nd Street and Os "We've received great feed the area has been known for. borne Avenue, purchased a lot back from the community and
""" . Convention·Center And Sororitv Break Guinness World Record For Largest SitmDown Dinner
WASHINGTON, DC - Offi The record-breaking achi International President Bar <)/' cials from the London-based evement took place on July bara A. McKinzie, Center ~; Ctorence Guinness World Records.an 17, 2008 when 16,206 mem- plate's .CEO Des Hague and · £QlJderdole• nounced April 22nd that the : . hers of Alpha Kappa Alpha a delegation of business and . Washington Convention Cen Sorority dined at the.Walter hospitality leaders joined the Wednesday, April29 - ter . Authority and Alpha K Washington Convention Authority for the presentation Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Center as part of its Centen of the coveted honor by Guin . thru Friday, May 1 had set the record for hosting nial Convention. ness adjudicator Danny Gir 7:00 pm Nightly . the largest-ever sit-down din Mayor Fenty, Coun ton, Jr. at the Walter E. 4111 Ehrlich Road. Tampa, Florida ner in the history of conven- cilmember Jack Evans, Washington Convention Cen Rev. Arthur t. Jones, D. Min•• Senior Pastor tions worldwide. · Ward. 2, Alpha Kappa Alpha's ter. en .... -- i ... ~ .... 0 0 N Local aS N -J a: c.. First Annual Regional Singers, Musicians Conference Held ~ The First Annual Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole Regional Singers And Musicians Conference has been hailed as a huge success. Presented by United Urban Steve Marshall, Conference Coordinator, Angie Kelly, National Conference Coordinator, Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole, c~ founder of the First Annual Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole Regional a: Singers And Musicians Conference, and Evangelist Jackie LL REV. PAT HOUSER Clark Chisholm, Conference Choir Coordinator, are shown in this photograph. · Cz z fi ;-H(1 • i= .Dr. Philetha and Coach Adrian Johnson Local gospel artist "Dana," and Jesse Betts w r~~'ft~ded the event. . . . . attended the conference. -J } () ',-I~~· . _J ;:::) .Lon ... ID . ...:. w ·z ~ - w 0 £3 . Garlend Reeves and Wilma Stokes attended the First Annual. a: · Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole Regional Singers And Musicians g Conference. LL ~~~~·~,.·~·" Of The National Council Women · · ay, May 2, ._:· 11 -A.M.- 2 P.M . .. Embassy Suites At USF ~peda MciC~y. J~., andAn~inted Voi~es were ~me of the featured groups who performed• . _ 40th Sf. & Fowler Ave. I • ' • .. • · . . , ·Tickets:' $35 Per Person lOOKN,OXj · .Antonia Barber, Program Chair & 1st VP .. Electra D. Davis, President . 621-8745 or YARD SALE PLACE:- CARVER CITY LINCOLN GARDENS ','!· · CIVIC ASSOCIATION ADDRESS: 1512 N. CLARK AVENUE TAMPA, FL 33622 • 813-874~1~6t; DATE: MAY 2, 2009 TIME: 8:00A.M. • 1 :00 P.M Members of New Dawn Praise Team performed during the First Annual Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole Regional Singers And Musicians Conference. -· c:-t Local m en c Supreme Coon limits ~~ Message 01 Haitian Minister: l> "'0 :xJ Scope Of Vehicle Searches r 1\) BY IRIS B. HOLTON 'Mv People Must Return To God' 00 Sentinel City Editor Last week, the United States Supreme Court releas~d a ruling that affects law enforcement throughout the country. The ruling narrowly limits the scope of law enforce ment's circumstances when searching vehicles. For nearly 30 years, the legal ruling of Belton vs. New York gave police offi cers the right to search a vehicle after the person had · been arrested. However, the ATIY. ANGELA WRIGHT ruling states that officers can only search vehicles if 'probable cause for the stop' the officer believes the car will be tested or manipulat contains evidence that is ed." related to the crime the per " ... It is good to see the' son was arrested for, or if Supreme Court put con BY GWENDOLYN HAYES for officer safety. straints on this unconstitu Sentinel Editor Attorney Michael tional precedent. Just Perotti, legal counsel for ., because they have been Seventeen years ago, r the Hillsborough County doing it for 28 years does Odule Bitol came to the 0 Sheriffs Office said, "It is not mean it was United States with an :!! certainly an opinion affect Constitutional," Attorney interest of starting a career ~ ing the way law enforce Wright said. in music. He was just 17 en ment goes about its busi years old and was also mz ness. Am I surprised, not The Ruling dealing with a calling -t particularly given the histo In the case of Arizona vs. placed upon his life - the mz ry behind the case. Vf e have Gant, two uniformed ministry. He has been min r; seen over past decades, an Tucson, Arizona, police offi istering siiice he was 21 m expansion . of what , the cers went to a house after , years old. ~ .~ c: r Supreme Court had intend receiving a tip about drug · He has'·~~iiveled through r ed. Belton has been1 broadly activity. ' When Rodney m out th~. Uhited States, -t interpreted." . Gant opened the door, the · Haiti, Mexico, Dominica "But this ruling makes it ·. officers asked to speak to Odule Bitol, right, with the ex-president of_Mexico, Visente z"'0 Republic .an~ other coun Fox, who works often with Bitol. C: very cl~ar and unique the ·.:the owner. Gant told them tO tries sharing the WG.P.h9f -- . ·. / ··• ~ OJ circumstances ... The court the owner was not at home, 1 God. "God has given Ille a was the worst. They tor- ·. 80 people gave their lives C was very careful not to over but would return later in vision and I'm on a mi~~ion tured him. Friday was the to Christ. He hopes to one ~ shadow searches based ori the afternoon. to see that the peopi~ ' ~f . best day, because God used . day have his life's story put m After leaving, the officers safety issues. This ruling Haiti come back to God. him to witness to those who into a movie so the world C ran a record check and dis does not override inventory The problems that are in captured him~ "I told them can see God at-work. !;2 searches when cars are . covered that Gant had an Haiti are not so'cial and to give their lives ... to A producer, Patrick ~ being impounded," ' outstanding warrant for dri materialistic,' but spiritu ving with ·a suspended Christ." . Fernandez, heard his tes- -< Attorney Perotti said. al," he explained. "I want to . license. The officers Bitol ·knows the captors' · timony and told Bitol that ~ Tampa Police Depart see the nation delivered returned to the home later mission was to kill him. He · God told him to make a m ment spokesperson said, from· the Satanic influ en "The ruling will make it ~ and when Gant drove up knows of several preachers movie about the kidnap- c and parked his car in the ences,~ . he said referencing who were captured, paid ping incident. He hopes to ~ more difficult to get illegal II Chronicles 7:14. guns and drugs off of the driveway, confronted him as the ·ransom and were ·use the. financing from a l> he exited the car. · His evangelistic mission, killed. His wife turned over movie to carry the gospel. ~ street. In close to 50~ of the he says, is. to tell others traffic stops, there is some · · Gant was arrested, to the captors $8,000 and .He's also hoping that a ., placed in handcuffs and about the power of God and God allowe'd him to be massive .crusade in Haiti :!! type of contraband in the . to pray so that God can use car," she said. . placed in the police car. The released on Saturday. "God · will help the nation to ~ them. · even touched those .crimi- -. Cri;minal Attorney ·officers then searched his · ' · move foi'Ward. . ~ Angela B. Wright-, who vehicle, where they found a · · Bitol shares a frighten nals. One of them told me I .. concentrates on 4th . gun ' and a bag of cocaine . . ing experience he had ~ . was. not going to be killed., ,. "' tharik Go (\1g Entertainment Jennifer Hudson Famed Gospel Singer Gives Chicago Rick Ross savs Timothv·wriuht Dies Homecoming Concen 50 Centis 'Finished' Crown Heights section of Rick Ross experienced a Brooklyn. He released more rush of publicity leading than .a dozen gospel record up to the Tuesday release ings, writing many of the of his third album, Deeper songs. His latest album, Than Rap, with the . "Jesus, Jesus, Jesus," came anthem like hits out in 2007. "Magnificent" and In 1994, his record "Come "Maybach Music 2" and his Thou Almighty King," with the New York Fellowship war . of words with 50 Mass Choir, made the Cent. Billboard Top 20 charts for But the Miami artist is gospel albums and was being accused ofratcheting nominated for a Grammy up the beef to promote his for best traditional soul JENNIFER HUDSON project -just as 50 has RICK ROSS gospel album. been accused. in the past. Wright was critically CHICAGO - Oscar and Ross denied the claim, situation "a platform for injured July 4 in a ·three Grammy-winning singer although he did call the me." REV. TIMOTHY WRIGHT vehicle crash on Interstate Jennifer Hudson has 80 near Loganton, PA. given her first hometown Another car was going the concert since her mother, NEW YORK- The Rev. wrong way when it struck brother and 7 -year-old ·fans Fixate on Bevonce >- Timothy Wright, the Wright's car. nephew were murdered in ic(c Grammy-nominated gospel His wife, Betty Wright, Chicago last year. As 'Obsessed' Takes In $28M a: singer and composer known 58, was killed in the crash, Hudson sang Saturday LL. for his up-tempo praise and their 14-year-old grand LOS ANGELES - C song and powerful mass night at a theater m son, D. J. Wright, died Chicago's McCormick Audiences were in the Z choir sound, has died. He later at a hospital. mood for some fatal attrac c( was 61. Place. The driver of the wrong tion action at the box office. Wright, who was serious She dedicated the song ~ way car, John Pick, also Beyonce Knowles and C ly injured in a car crash "You Pulled Me Through" ffi that killed his wife and was killed, while a passen- · to relatives in the audience Idris Elba's "Obsessed" :::l grands.on, died early ger in a third car was and brought four cousins debuted as the top week ~ Thursday at the Bronx injured. on stage to sing with her. end.movie with $28.5 mil a: Veterans Hospital, music The Wrights were lion in ticket sales. The ~ agent Will Bogle said. , returning from a Church of Sony Screen Gems thriller w Timothy Wright was the God in Christ conference in Rihanna Seeking stars Knowles and Elba C pastor at Grace Tabernacle Detroit, said •· Leroy as a couple whose ideal Johnson, a tr'bstee at %:W Christian Center Church of .Return Of. marriage ' lands on the UJ God in Christ, located in the Grace Tabernacle. BEYONCE KNOWLFS :' :::; Pricev Jewelrv rocks after a psychotic And IDRIS ELBA . ,, m temp played by Ali Larter ::;, a. begins stalking the hus kick butt. She's taking on' z band. one wacked chick, played ~ lil·wavne's lawsuit Against "Obsessed" was not very well by Ali Larter," ..J screened in advance for said Rory Bruer, head of ..J ::;, 1ha caner' Doc Reiected critics, and those who distribution for Sony. "Let's m reviewed it generally face it, everyone loves ...J w film. trashed the movie as a Beyonce, and to see her in z "We're very pleased with lame retread of 1987's this role is a treat." the court's decision," QD3's "Fatal Attraction,"' which' 1. "Obsessed," $28.5 M. w~ Quincy Jones III said. starred Glenn Close as a 2. "17 Again, • $11.7 M. UJ "We made a great film, demented woman pursuing 3. "Fighting," $11.4 M. c(' RIHANNA Q which was incredibly well a married man, played by . 4. "The Soloist," $9.7 M. it received at Sundance and Michael Douglas. 5. "Earth," $8.6 M. g showcases Lil Wayne's . . ·· LOS ANvELES But "Obsessed" had the 6. "Monsters vs. Aliens,, u. extraordinary talent." Rihanna is seeking the lure of singer Knowles $8.5M. The rapper's lawsuit return of $1.4 million' in stepping out from her pop · 7. "State ofPlay," $6.9 M. maintained that QD3 had jewelry she was wearing star image and duking it B. "Hannah Montana: promised to give Wayne the night she was allegedly out with the crazy lady The Movie," $6.4 M. · ULWAYNE beaten by Chris Brown. final-cut approval over the threatening her home and 9. "Fast & Furious,, $6.1 Donald· Etra, an attor M. . Lil Wayne has rapped film. After viewing the doc marria~. . · ' ney for the "Umbrella" "There's something about 10. •Crank: High Voltage," many times about his love umentary late last year, Wayne's management singer, filed . a. motion wanting to see Beyonce $2.4M. of prescriptioh cough' medi .... -~ Tuesday asking that Los ..__ - - .. t .i·, r;.. ' ~ .. ,; ~) ... cine, once even declaring requested that some objec tionable content . be Angeles police and prose his commitment to "weed cutors return a pair of ear r~moved. Following a .view Mcfsyrhi> till I die." Lylics N rings and th¥eer rings, ing of footage in January, are one thing, however, · which were sei~ed as evi Wayne's · reps again and video footage is quite dence. requested certain scenes be another. The. filing includes a gen . Earlier this month, cut. eral description . of the Wayne sued. to halt the. Those cuts were not items, saying they all are release of "Tha Carter, • a made, and "Tha Carter" made of "yellow metal" and Sundance documentary in went on to screen at the all but one includes "white which he's seen repeatedly Sundance Film Festival, stones." The value of the drinking syrup. But on where it was enthusiasti items is at least $1.4 mil Tuesday, · a California cally received. Wayne's lion, the motion states. It Superior Court judge lawsuit contended that the argues that photographs of rejected Wayne's ·request documentary presented a the items will satisfy the for a preliminary injunc- "scandalous portrayal" of · needs of attorneys and "''f tion, clearing the. way for the· rapper without his asks the court "to order the -w production company QD3 approval. He sued for return of the property to ~ Entertainment to begin breach of contract, fraud (Rihanna) without further a.; seeking distribution of the and invasion of privacy. · delay.~ ------~------~~~--~------~~--~--~~ ·Memoriams ~N~a~t~io~n~a~·~------lrn IN MEMORIAM Death u. s. Declares Health· ~ , Notices ~ AIKENS Emergencv over Swine Flu FUNERAL HOME swine flu in five U.S. states and r Mr. Eriberto Renda, warned that they expected ~ more in the coming days. N Thonotosassa. President Barack Mr. Philip Speights, g is monitoring the spreading (0 Tampa. virus and has reviewed U. S. Mrs. Vina Wade, capabilities to counter the Riverview. deadly flu outbreak, which has Mr. Emerson Williams, killed more than 103 people in Tampa. Mexico, White House home land security advisor John EVERETT- DERR Brennan told reporters. &ANDERSON WASHINGTON --- The Obama has ordered a MISS GLORIA STEPHEN MRS. ROBBIE STEPHEN FUNERAL HOME United States has decl~red a active, aggressive, and coordi 1/12/44-4/27/99 4/30/14- 6/2/95 Mr. Pablo Guerra, 7024 public health emergency as of nated response," Brennan "Gone from our presence, but never from our hearts North Thatcher Avenue. ficials confirmed 20 cases of said.' and minds." Remembering the best mother in the world; and a HARMON most darling sister, too. We shall meet again. FUNERAL HOME · Love always. The Watkins, Harvey and Cypress Mr. Nathaniel Mack, families. Tampa. Three Wounded In Hampton IN SOLEMN BIRTHDAY RAY WILLIAMS Universitv Shooting FUNERAL HOME "T1 MEMORY·OFA MEMORIAM Mrs. Minnie Wingate, VIRGINIA --- The campus of deliveryman and the night 5 GOODMAN 3409 E. Shadowlawn Av · Hampton University in Hamp manager of the dorm, who ::u enue. ton, Virginia, was locked down came into the hall after he c for several hours Sunday heard shots, Harvey ex- l> STONE MEMORIAL morning after a former student plained. The man then shot ~ FUNERAL HOME shot two people in a dormitory himself. Z and then shot himself, univer The three wounded were ::! Mr. Daettrick Milton, z Tampa. sity and police officials said. taken to area hospitals, Har- m The former student entered vey said. The dormitory nigh r; WILSON Harkness Hall shortly before i manager was treated and re- ~ a.m. by following a pizza deliv-. r- FUNERAL HOME leased, he said. eryman, sajd, the university's Hampton city police said ~ Ms. · Liza ~· Dudley, president, Dr. William Har had the shooter in custody. ::! Larid 0' Lakes. . , vey, at ·an afternoon news con- · The motive for the shootings z · Mr. Heney :-;.~z.~mith, ference. '" ·. . is not clear, universitY and ~ Tampa. . ~;.t · The former' student shot the enforcement officials said. llJ YOLANDA ARCHIE Mrs. Kathryn Ann r- .. . : 'MOOKIE' Terrell, Brandon. Cii -~ ' 'DEA. HOMER T. Mr. Wendell C. "Sandy" :::r::: · Happy birthday Yolanda m PATRICK, SR. Young, Tampa. c 2/1/1916 - 4/25/2000 (Mookie), April 26, is your m day. We all ,miss you and ·< Bond Denied.. " . For. m When a good man dies, a love you: ·::u thousand lights go out, and No day has passed that I -.....;.;;p;ii'-""""'iifiii""PPP.,.,.,r-i < .. ·it's said a giant library is haven't thought of you. I ·Hit-And-Run Suspect · ---4 lost. Oh, we've tried to . struggle' daily with the loss c: 2708 E. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING. JR . BL YD. ATLANTA--- A judge denied m make ·comparisons and of you. Until we all meet . TAMPA. FL JJ6IO bond Thursday afternoon for en wise cliches to estimate, in again. . . . . c Ph. (813) 232-8725 the woman who police said con:. part; a good man's loss; for From, your mother, chil Fax (813) 23I-0521 fessed to the fatal hit-and-run ~ dren, - grandchildren, )> we know the way it feels to crash that killed five people on z have your heart bend low, brothers, sister and other Easter Sunday: ., c . family . members and and we understand how Aimee Michael, 22, was ar friends. dark the nights can be. rested and charged after police Love always, your family. Harm.on But a good man has a her found the BMW that they be ' Funeral Home itage beyond the grave, and John W. Hannon, L.F.D. lieved was involved in the wreck we would be foolish not to James Hannon. L . F. D . on Camp Creek Parkway. see. That a good man 10TH 5002 N. 40th St. Acting on a tip, SWAT officers leaves a light his children BIRTHDAY · 626-8600 converged on a home iri south . follow, no groping through Fulton and impounded the ve THE CARTER FAMILY some wilderness or' maze. MEMORIAM hicle in the driveway. Police · ... inset AIMEE MICHAEL And howe'er their lives, it spokeswoman Sgt. Melissa shines on in a brilliance JACKSON FUNERAL HOME mother told police they don "A Family Friend In Their nme Of Need" Parker said officers went into enter the house thro.ugh the . that we can see until end the home but found no one ing of their days. And his 4605 N. 34th Street garage, so they didn't realize · there. " · ·words come ringigg; deep, (813) 239-3101 was wrecked until two' According to Fulton County ·i. in 'vibrant stereo;c within after the wreck. JIMMY JACKSON ... Owner police, the Michael's familY.•r . the keen recesses of their Police said that's when sent her out.Easter Sunday to Michael broke down and told minds. There's guidance · get cake and ice cream. . enough there to get to her family what happened. That's when, police say, . · At that point, investigators · heaven where once again Michael's BMW collided with'. - their hearts and arms en say, the family did not go to po- a Mercedes sending the Mer lice.' · · · . twine. cedes into oncoming traffic. We're so sorry that ·we Instead, someone from the The Mercedes hit a Volkswa- · lost him here on earth family had the car repaired. gen head on. . Robert and Delisia Carter, below, but we're proud to Police said instead of stop -say, "a good man" went their newborn son, and Delisia ping, Michael drove her Carter's 9-year-oid daughter, away. And we'll see him JAMES SMILEY, JR. wrecked BMW back home and soon - it won't be long - Apri122, 1971 - Kayla, died in the chain-reac · parked it in the garage. tion crash near Hartsfield-Jack- . just foll~w the lights a good April27, 1999 ~Udn' · . She told her family she had a man left upon the way. ' son Atlanta International FUNERAL HOME headache and went to her room. By Joan Clifton. "Our Business Is Service" · Airport.· Also killed was Mor- ~ We still miss you. For two days, the BMW sat in Your children, Billy, The Smiley family, James, 3000 N. 29th St.* Tampa, FL 33605 gan Johnson, 6, whose C). (800) 605-3350 * (813) 248·6125 the garage. . mother, Tracy Johnson, 43, m Homer, Marva and Curt, Sr., Janet. Janine, Jeffrey · Michael's mother and grand- ..... and their families. andJavon. www.wilson-funeralhome.com of Atlanta was injured. U1 m r------8 C\1 Crime News t:tS C\1 Man Gets 18 Years ...1 'White Powder' Found At a: For Possessing Shooting Victims Identified a. Hillsborough Countv Counhouse <( Ammunition LARGO - Two people shot > outside a bar in Largo (§ Monday morning have en w been identified, according ::::) to Pinellas County .... deputies. Charles Smith, 22, and Kasheta Williams, 19, were shot after a fight in the Just Chillin Bar at 1201 Gooden Crossing moved outside after 1:30 a.m., according to deputies. Smith was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries and Williams took CHARLES SMITH •••••wounded in bar shooting Members of a Hazardous Materials team prepare to investi CHRISTOPHER herself to the hospital for gate a suspicious ''white powder" located at the Hillsborough SAMUEL CARTER treatment and was suspect in the shooting and County Courthouse on Monday.· (Photo courtesy of Captain released. as many as 150 people Bill Wade, City ofTam~a Fire Department). ORLANDO - United Deputies said no informa were at the bar when the States District Judge tion has been released on a shots were fired. . Investigators with the said. · Gregory A. Presnell sen Hillsborough County Hazardous Material tenced Christopher Sheriffs Office will launch employees wore protective Samuel Carter, 24, last ~ an investigation in~o a gear as they gathered the Thursday to 18 years in c mysterious white powder substance for testing. The federal prison for a charge a: discovered at the substance was transported of possession of ammuni Brooksville Man Ll. c Hillsborough County to the University of South tion by a convicted felon. z Courthouse on Monday. Florida to determine what Carter had previously Sentenced In Shooting . <( The Hazardous Material it was. "Test results been found guilty after a ~ Unit of the Tampa Fire showed it was not jury trial on January 23, Q Department responded to 2009. BROOKSVILLE- Circuit en anthrax," Captain Wade Judge Jack Springstead w the second floor of the said. ::;) Hillsborough County sentenced Curtis Wesley Shortly after 2 p.m., on .... Courthouse annex after an Sanders, 46, to 20 years in Monday, most of the build Bank Robberv ~ unidentified clerk of the prison. He was found guilty w ing had been restored to its > Circuit Court's Office Suspect Arrested of attempted first-degree w opened the envelope and a normal activities, he said. murder and possession of a Members of tb:e Tampa firearm by a felon for an Qw white powdery substance ::z:: SJ)illed out. Police Department and the incident where he shot at a en The clerk was isolated Hillsborough ~ County man three times. ' ~ and evacuated. The build Sheriff's Office will.conduct In August 2008, Sanders ::;) ing was partially evacuat the investigation to deter . was riding a bicycle when A. z ed, limiting access to sever mine what the powdery ' he approached a man who al offices and two of the substance is, who sent it to . was mowing his lawn. ffi courtrooms; Captain Bill the courthouse and why. Officials said Sanders CURTIS SANDERS ~ Wade Tampa Fire The investigation is con- . fired two shots at the inan, ::;) striking him twice in his at his home a half-mile ID Department spokes~rson tinuing. ~ . I forearms. The victim was way. m•------~~--~~------~------~~----- treated and released from a Sanders reportedly toid z local hospital. deputies he shot at tl;te ERIC DUBOSE An immediate search was man in · retaliation, but ~ · Former Football initiated to find the shoot- · w"ould · not elaborate 0 ST. PETERSBURG- St. · er, and Sanders was found further. ~ Plaver:Arrested · Petersburg Police have a: arrested Eric Dubose, 41, g Thursday night and he for two bank robberies that Ll. faces two counts of unlaw occurred last week. Police ful sex with a :ID.ino~ . ·said the banks involved Police said Church, who were Bank Atlantic, 3801 attended Lakewood High 29th Street, North, and the Two Teens lccused.ln School and FSU where he Whitney Bank, 3400 4th played football, had sex · Street, North. Violent Holle Invasion with a 17-year-old on four In each case, police said occasions. Dubose entered the bank OSCEOLA COUNTY, Police also said the vic . and approached .a teller, Fla. --· Investigators say titn, who Church met handing them a note two teens armed with a bat and a knife forced their . , tlirough MySpace, was implying he had a gun . way into a home near uncooperative.and it was After getting the cash, Dubose reported fled to a Poinciana. her father who pushed the Osceola County sheriff's · · MARCEU.O CHURCH complaint. waiting car. The vehicle was described as a red depu.ties say 14-year-old Church was a lin~backer 2005 Dodge Neon that Calvin Cheatham and 17- ST. PETERSBURG- St. . and on special teams dur belonged to his girlfriend. year-old Jatavius Petersburg Police arrested ing his time at Florida Marc.ello Church, 27, Hatcher spotted 'an open State University. garage in a gated neighbor . ; hood. . A disabled woman and her children where home at the time. The- sherifrs .JATAVIUS HATCHER office believes the two sus pects knew that. running off. Deputies were a glass of water The victims say able to catch thein quickly empty. 27, 7, 4 An Cheatham and Hatcher at the front entrance of the· sees that same g gated community. half full. 50, 22, 17. demanded money before .. e s LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Public Hearing NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE A public hearing will be held by the Zoning Hearing Master, pursuant to Hillsborough County Ordinance 92~05, beginning at 6:00p.m., May 18, 2009, at the Board Room, 2nd Floor of the Co~nty Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, to hear the following requests. P-0176-09(RM) Copies of the applications, department reports and legal descriptions are available for public inspection in a master file maintained by the Planning and Growth Management Department, the Board PURCHASE OF MARSHALL SOFTWARE of County Commissioners and the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners. All interested persons MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT wishing to submit testimony or other evidence in this matter must submit same to the Hearing Master at the public hearing before him/her. The recommendation of the Zoning Hearing Master will be filed with For the Clerk within fifteen (15) working days after the condusion of the public hearing. THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT · The review of the Zoning Hearing Master's recommendation by the Board of County Commissioners of Hillsborough County shall be restricted to the record as defined in Hillsborough Hillsborough County intends to recommend the award of a sole County Ordinance 92-05, unless additional 'evidence and/or oral argument is permitted pursuant to the terms of the ordinance. source purchase to Marshall & Associates, Inc. for software ANY PERSON WHO MIGHT WISH TO APPEAL ANY DECISION OR RECOMMENDATION MADE maint~nance and support for Field Data Collection (FDC) BY THE ZONING HEARING ' MASTER OR THE GOVERNING BODY REGARDING ANY MATTER application software. "T1 CONSIDERED AT THE FORTHCOMING PUBLIC HEARING OR MEETING IS HEREBY ADVISED r- THAT THEY WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, THEY Contractors who believe they can meet or exceed the above 0 ::0 MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE AS IT stated requirement must provide convincing technical data 6 WILL INCLUDE THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH SUCH APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. sufficient to support their position. The Hillsborough County > Additional information concerning thes'e requests may be obtained by calling the Department of (/) Department of Procurement Services must receive replies to this m Planning and Growth -Management at (813) 276-2058. notice not later than close of business on May 14, 2009. After this z SPECIAL USE REQUESTS date, an award will be made. Responses to this notice will be ~ Petition SU 09-0552-SFN,_ filed on 3/26/2009 by Casandra Coleman, of 16127 Lone Oak View Dr., z used to determine whether bona fide competition exists. m Lithia, FL 33547, phone 813-957-2239, requesting a Special Use Permit for Child Care. The property is ':"'" :..... 3.13 ac ±and is presently zoned RSC-4. It is located in all or parts of Section 3 Township 29 Range 20 c:a:J or 5231 S. C.R. 579. Send written responses to the Hillsborough County Department of r- . r REZONING REQUESTS Procurement Services, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., County Center, m 18th Floor.• _.Tampa, Florida, 33601, Attention Rosalyn Mcintosh, ::! Petition RZ 07-0206-CW, filed on 11/9/2006 by RobertS. Wise, Trustee & Michael Kelly, _Director of z HC Real Estate, of P.O. Box 1110, Tampa, FL 33601 , phone 813-272-5810, requesting change CPPB, Seglor Procurement Analyst, or FAX to (813) 272:6290. azerne ""D from OR & RSC-4_to ,PD. The property is 2.0 acres ± and is located in all ~r parts ofS~Cilon 2, 11 Forfurthe( information call (813) 301-7086. c: a:J . . Township 28 Range 18 or N/S of Fletcher Ave., 200' W/0 North Blvd. : r- : . Petition-RZ 09-0411-RV, filed on 2110/2009 by International Independent Showmens Mlis~· Corp, (j). . ::J: ' ' repr~sented by Todd Scime, of 4706 N. Thatcher Ave., Tampa, FL 33614; -phone 813 ;8.7.2-~7768, m HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY .c ! requ:sti~g a.z~ne<~~~ge ~ro"? RSC~6 to PD. Th_e property is 5 . 6~ ac ~ ~nd ~- ~~~t;,~ < i ~ .! ~ o~;?!~ of :m ·.- . . Sectton 14 Toymshlp 30 Range 19 or NW corner of Palmer St. & Rtvervtew Dr. t ·_. -- - · ._ ~,} -DEPARTMENT.OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES ·< - Petition RZ 09-0431-RV, filed on 2/18/2009 by Bradley L Baumgardner, represented by Joh_n N. REQUESTS FOR BIDS AND/OR PROPOSALS m ::0 - LaRocCa, of 101 E. Kennedy Blvd. #3020, Tanipa, FL 33602, phone 813-226c8970, requesting a zone . ,_· ·. ~ .· _.. -< change from ASC-1 to PD. The property iS 2.52 ac ± and is loca~ed in-ail or parts of Section 8 -m:Hillsborough County will receive sealed bids and/or propqsals· c:-~ -. --Township 30, Range 20 or W/S of Krycul Ave., -250' N/0 Johanna Ave. •... -. ' · - for the following, until the stated date and time when· _they will be tn · (/) Petition RZ 09-0461-LU, filed on '2/25/2009 b{AI's Lawn ·care P'roducts a"rid · serv i ce~; Inc., ~~Ucly opened. ~ __ c .- ·represented by ·Joseph--L Diaz, Esq., of 2522 W. Kennedy Blvd. ; Tampa; FL -<33609, -phone I > ·r-'. < ' 813-879-6164.' requesting a zone change from CN to CG '(R).' The property is .1.2-98 ac ± arid -is 4ocated ! I ·: ... MAY.21, 2009-;..,; 2:00P.M. .- ···...... · ~ :i> ::: iri ~II or parts of Section 10 To\vnship_2TRange 18 or 18905 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. · ·>: ' ·· · · >. S~0123-09(J~} ltfVA$rY~ ~?'OTIC~ ~r;NT R¢M9YA~ FOR z ·. Petition' Rz 09..0499-RU, filed on 3/12i2009 by Rolando Rodri!;)uez, represented by Susan Zaleski, of COCKRO-ACH BAY AQUATIC PRESERVE ... c ·_ .. "T1 15~4 s . Hwy 41, Ruskin, f:L -33570: pho.rie 813~310-0146, requesting a zone. change from RSC-6 to ·::0· RSC-6(MH). The property is 0.68 and is located in all or parts of Section 7 Township 32 Rimge '19 or PLEASE N'f~;t~~~~r;~~~~ · ~11b :~i~:;\~f~~~bROUGH -c -• N/S of 9th Ave SW., 200' E/0 10th St. SW. . .·· :;- . _,, ...... COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING COUNCIL BID. > '--· , < ~~ Petition RZ 09-0525-BR, filed on 3/20/2009 by Scott Stoltz, represented by Molloy.&James, of 325 s ~ :. ' .... ·. ***'* ....: ... ': ·-~;~·;~.;~·, .. _ Blvd., Tampa, FL 33606, phonfil 813-254-7157, _requesting a zone change from ASC-1 to BP-0 (R). MAY 14,2009-2:00 P.M: ~ "t: · ----·.· The-:prapeny ts 1 ac :i: 'and is locatecfin all or parts of Sectton 10 Township 29 Range 20 or 250' W/0 s: , P-0119-09(RM) .UPHOLSTERY . REPAIR. .. ~· .. ~.- Parsons Ave., 30o• S/0 Claire Dr:· . ' . -·. ,:_,, . . .• ! Pe!ltiof1,~~i09~f~9-~yt. ~~ -~~ -, ~_ n , ~3/~/200~ p~ . D~vid -. J '&,:Sandra L Thompson, r~pre_sent~d by . . MAY~2, 2009-2:00 P.M... ,.. ':: · ~ -~---- l Michaelll:Rosen ~~ugh H-Marthlnsen, 'of 201 E. Kennedy .-Bivd. # 600, Tampa, FL 33602, phone T.:0174;.c)9(JM) VM-WARE SOFTWARE. MAINTENANCE 813-314-4513, requesting a 'zone change from RSC-6 to OR. The property is 0.26 ac ± and is located in -. all or parts;¢ S~~>n 11 TownJhip 28 Range 18 or 11713 N. Armenia Ave. . · . Some or all of the above bid(s) may have Pre-Biq - Conferen~s .' - - • ·:· .. "" ~ ' I' ·-\.. • • Petition tfZ-091oss9tcw, filed on 3/26/2009 by David Denning, represented by Michael D. Horner, Information on these and other Requests for-' Bid't; along\vith '(. AICP, of 14502 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. #200, Tamjla, FL 33618, phone 813-962-2395, requesting a zone Bid/Proposal results may be accessed via· the following: {1) the change from CG toCI (R). The property is .41 ac ±and is located in all or parts of Section 1 Township Internet at www.hillsboroughcounty.org/procurementservices, or 28 Range 18 or.20tY·easfof N. Florida Ave., 650' north ofFietCher Ave. · · (2) by coming to the Department of Procurement Services office , ;~ · . MAJOR MODIFICATION REQUESTS located at the address listed below. · · · Pe~tion MM 09-0371-EGL, filed on 1/26/2009 by BPRCH Development LLC, represented by John B. Grandoff Ill, Esq. of 101 E. Kennedy-Blvd. #3700, Tampa, FL 33602, phone 813-221-3900, requesting Minority and women owned firms will be afforded a full a major modifiCation to. allow a medical office. · The property is 1.92 ac ± and is presently zoned PD opportunity -to participate in these matters ahd .will not be subject (90-52). It is 'rocated in-all or parts of Section 28 Township 28 Range 18 orNE corner of N. Sterling & to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color or national origin. .W. Hamilton Ave Questions regarding the above projects may be directed to Hillsborough ·County Board of Commissioners, Department of "fRt1'fO•JfT ' .. . Procu-rement Servjc:es, 60_1 E •. Kennedy Blvd,. 18t_h Fl_., C~;~unty Center;··nffipEi" f!ibrida:" 33602, (B13) ~72-5790: -: duiihg · reg~lar GET NOTICED~ .... :.Piace Your.Ad Jn .The Business_Directo'r'y ·:~. busin~ss , ho.urs .. . - H .;;. ·. 0 ~ Contact LaVora For More Information @ (813) '24S-1 g21- · ::~-·- · .. Q ·m Email Your Ad To ~ · ledw~rds@flser:-tinel.com · Fax 24!7 TO: (S13) 248-9218 SUPPORT THE FLORIDA SENTINEL BULLETIN ADVERTISERS ...... ,. • ~1 7 ~r------~------0 ·0 N co N ..J ~ a. NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Wholesale Properties Condo For Rent < REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS To The Public >"' 1p(agt.. ft"ill.E~~"' 2 Bedrooms/1Bath ,,tends to establish a term Great "Fixer Upper" Deals ~ ARRA SENIOR NUTRITION SERVICES contract with qualified firms to $700.00/Monthly CJ) www.rehabbersuperstore.com w provide Human Resource 201 Thorn Tree ~ and Payroll Services. Visit 1- Contingent upon the availability of funds, the West Central www.reachupincorporated.org Kenny Rushing Brandon Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is soliciting applications for to.review the Request for Quote 813.675.7040 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) senior nutrition (RFQ). Call813.770.3987 services. Services will include congregate and home delivered Applicants must address meals provided to persons age 60 and older who reside in Hardee, all RFQ communications to the 6 Bedroom/5 Bath Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Polk Counties. ARRA Issuing Officer, Hope Tackett @ Bank Foreclosure! South Tampa Townhome 813-974-2005 or funding is intended to serve seniors who are not currently receiving $55,000! nutrition services under any other funding source. The anticipated [email protected]. 2 Bedroom/2.5 Bath $445/Monthly! contract period is June 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. Information Session: Garage, Gated Community Applicants must have a history of providing congregate and home Monday, April 27th from 5% Down -15 Years Great Location delivered meals to seniors on a county-wide basis. Transportation 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm at At8%APR Section 8 Accepted for seniors to congregate meal sites must be provided from other 10500 University Center Drive, funding sources. Qualified organizations may obtain an application Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33612. 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