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Former presidential candidate, John Edwards was acquitted on the charge of cam- Members of First African Church was founded in paign finance fraud. 1859 and therefore celebrated with a flag that However, a mistrial was was flown over the nation’s capital for the cele- declared on five other bration. counts when jurors said Dctdctc"Itcxgu."Ykhg"qh"Dncem they could not decide if Gpvgtrtkug"Hqwpfgt"Gctn"Itcxgu"Ut0. he illegally used money Pictured Porscha Kennedy Starke and Terrence Starke, sponsors Fkgu to hide his pregnant mistress while he was running for president. Inspired by Steve Harvey’s Hoodie Awards, Miracle Family matriarch and a guid- Edwards was a democratic candidate when President Home Care Inc. (Shashicka Tyre, Owner); Presents the ing force of Black Enterprise, Obama was also running for president. His wife trav- 1st Annual Recognize Your Community Awards Held Barbara Kydd Graves passed elled with him on the campaign trail and came to in Brunswick, Georgia. away at Howard University Jacksonville with him during that time since she was a The Recognize Your Community Awards honors the Hospital after a more than former resident of the city. Best in our Neighborhood within 9 categories. Hosted three-year battle with gall During the time, a story was released that he had a By Actress Vivica A. Fox and Angela Smith (Play bladder cancer on Friday, May mistress. He, of course, denied such. Later it was Writer and Motivational Speaker, Brunswick (GA ) 25. She was 75. learned that his mistress was pregnant and even after Live Musical Performances by National Recording The wife of Earl G. Graves Sr., the baby girl was born, he denied the relationship. Artist Bobby Valentino and Fantasia, along with the founder, chairman and Later he did confess to having the relationship and Brunswick Recording Artist Jessica Rogers and publisher of Black Enterprise, finally that the baby was his. Worship Leader Minister Kristie Aranah. Comedian she played a vital role in the He and wife divorced and she later died of breast can- “Big E” of Savannah, Ga. growth and development of the publication and media cer. Friday Kick Off event ; All White Attire Party A “Red company, and its mission of economic empowerment His trial lasted for one month and exposed much of Carpet” was hosted by DeWight Eubanks of Atlanta and wealth building for African Americans. the sex scandal. House wives Culminating with Car and Truck Show/ Since the launch of Black Enterprise Magazine in When the judge, after nine days asked for a verdict, the Low Country Boil. 1970, Barbara Graves, an alumna of Brooklyn College jury said they could only agree on one. 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(B).PR-1-4 Check, Money Order, or Credit Cards Accepted Classified & Business...B-7 PAGE A-2 THE STAR JUNE 2, 2012 CHURCH Faith In Our Community The Church Directory Schedule of Events and Services “Come and Worship With Us” ANNOUNCEMENTS New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church 1824 Prospect Street * Jacksonville, FL 32208 GREATER MISSIONARY TABERNACLE Sunday School …...... ………………..9:30 a.m. BAPTIST CHURCH, 5730 Sawyer Ave., Sunday Morning Jacksonville, is having REVIVAL NIGHT, COME Intercessory Prayer...... …..10:45 a.m. Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. ONE!!! COME ALL!!! June 27 - 29, 2012. Guest Youth Church Speakers: Wednesday, June 27th, Rev. Philip Mercer; 2nd & 3rd Sundays (Old Sanctuary) Thursday, June 28th, Pastor Wallace Wyatt; Friday, Tuesday - Pastoral Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. Elder Arnitt Jones, Acting Pastor June 29th, Sister Sandra Waldrop. Women Shoe Sizing Rev. Joe Calhoun, Pastor Emeritus Night (Fund Raising for the Church). Theme: But my DEATHDEATH NOTICESNOTICES (904) 764-5727 - Church God shall supply all your needs according to His riches Historic Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 May 24, 2012. JACKSONVILLE, FL Sunday MELTON, Flora E., 90, SAINT PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH - 2730 West Church School ...... 8:30 a.m. ALCOTT, Dorothy died May 23, 2012. Worship Service ...... 10:00 a.m. Edgewood Ave., Jacksonville, Florida 32209, with Rev. Wednesday Traver, 89, died May 25, MILLER, Jenny, 66, James Wiggins, Jr., Pastor, is have their Midweek 2012. “Glory Hour” Bible Study ...... 10:00 a.m. died May 22, 2012. “Jehovah Jireh” Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Supper and Bible Study at 7: p.m.; Sunday School at AMACKER, David MILTON, Annie M., 2nd & 4th Thursday “Young at Heart Ministry ...... 10:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m.; Worship with Holy Communion at 11:a.m. Lester, Jr., 67, died May died May 24, 2012. Friday Church Motto: "Justified for Sanctification that Joy Explosion Ministry ...... 6:30 p.m. 21, 2012. MURRAY, Annette, died Matters." For more information, call (904)765-4219. 201 East Beaver St. * (904) 355-9475 ANGEL, Otella, 81, died May 22, 2012. www.stpauljacksonville.org Rev. Pearce Edwing, Sr. May 27, 2012. O’NEAL, Lawrence E. BORDERS, Katie ATTENTION Larry, Jr., 59, died May GREATER EL-BETHEL DIVINE HOLINESS CHURCH Longmire, 93, died May 21, 2012. “The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” Male/Female, 65 or older, looking for a place to 22, 2012. Bishop Lorenzo Hall., Pastor PADGETT, Wilma Street Address: 723 W. 4th St. Jacksonville, Florida 32209 place your elderly parent, to be taken care of - BOREE, Levi, 89, died Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3575, Jacksonville, Florida 32206 Three meals a day - Bedtime Snacks Stokes, died May 24, Church Telephone: (904) 359-0661 Home: (904) 358-8932 Cell: 710-1586 May 23, 2012. 2012. Take care of all personal items - Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. BRIM, Roger, 68, died PARKER, David Assistance Living in my home May 27, 2012. Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Michael, 45, died May Tuesday...... Prayer Meeting & Bible Study,7:00 p.m. will be taken care of. Please give me a call BROWN, Michael, 51, Thursday...... Joy Night,7:00 p.m. (904) 768-7948 (904) 442-3818 21, 2012. died May 25, 2012. REXROAT, Unema “Email: [email protected] Website: Greaterelbethel.org AGAPE LOVE HEALING MINISTRY HOLDS BROWN, Rose Lee, died Eads, 85, died May 28, WOMEN’S CONFERENCE May 22, 2012. 2012. BROWN, Tomekia, 34, RILEY, Roosevelt, died Central Metropolitan C.M.E. Church died May 21, 2012. May 21, 2012. 4611 North Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 BROWN, Willie Jean Ofc (904) 354-7426 * Fax (904) 354-0934 ROBERTS, Robert Rev. Marquise Hardrick, Pastor Lawson, 59, died May 23, Bobby, 47, died May 23, 2012. ~ Worship Service ~ 2012. Sun Church School - 9:30a.m. CHITTY, Ivalene Sun Morning Worship -10:45 a.m. SCHIAVONE, Richard, Tues Eve Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Rev. Marquise & Wed Bible Study - 12 Noon Copeland, 84, died May Wed Feeding Ministry - 2:00 p.m. 54, died May 26, 2012. Mrs. Deedra Hardrick 29, 2012. SINGLETON, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, and of CONWAY, Muriel, 82, the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them Gwendolyn, 51, died to observe all things whatsoever I have com- died May 22, 2012. manded you; and, lo, I am with you always, even May 24, 2012. unto the end of the world. Amen.” DIXON, Harold R., 56, SKINNER, Ivan Leslie, Mathew 28:19-20 The first Agape Love Healing Women’s Conference died May 28, 2012. 70, died May 28, 2012. was held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Murchison DUNLAP, Nan Adamson, Temple C.M.E. Church, located at 5817 Catoma Street. The SMITH, Phyllis M., 93, Lion of the Tribe of Judah Ministries, Inc. 87, died May 23, 2012. died May 25, 2012. conference was in honor of Evangelist Zelena Wilkerson- ELLISON, Lollie Mae, Crawford who died on 2/1/2012 from Breast Cancer. Dr. SPEIGHTS, Donald PASTOR died May 25, 2012. Website: Deborah Wallace is the pastor of Murchison Temple. The Dr. Sirretta Williams Leroy, 65, died May 21, www.lottojm.com speakers ministered on different aspects of healing such as EVERETT, Ethel 2012. emotional and physical healing. The conference was attend- Johnson, died May 23, TAYLOR, Agnes Barr, ed by approximately 25 women who received a blessing. 2012. (Temporary services held) 86, died May 22, 2012. 623 Beechwood St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 The speakers were: Evangelist Vern Tate, Sister Leola FIELDS, Wesley Calvin Williams, Minister Brenda Mitchell, Dr. Deborah Wallace THOMAS, Ruben Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. ~ Sunday Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. and Sister Judy Smith. All of the women in attendance Red, 86, died May 24, Every 5th Sunday Friends and Family Day Howard, Jr. 44, died May Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. received a goodie bag, as well as a door prize and photos 2012. 27, 2012. were taken. A special thanks to the businesses and elected FRENCH, Dorothy J., Direct Phone: 904.866.7047 * Office Phone: 904.356.4226 THOMAS, Willie Roy, Seeing Beyond The Lifestyle To Save A Life officials in the community who contributed items for the died May 23, 2012. success of this event. died May 21, 2012. FRIEDMAN, Robert, THORTON, Jerry, died C. L. Page Mortuary offers full funeral and cremation services at an afford- Come join Bishop Dr. Lorenzo Hall Sr. every Wednesday 82, died May 27, 2012. May 22, 2012. and Thursday from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM for Prayer GIBSON, Mark Andrew, able price because we care. Meeting and Bible Study at The Greater El-Beth-El THORTON, Peter, died Divine Holiness Church, located at 723 W. 4th Street, died May 20, 2012. May 22, 2012. “We are now offering Live Streaming of Funeral and Visitation Services.” Jacksonville, FL 32209. GORE, James,72, died VOSS, Henry Clare, 70, May 27, 2012. died May 23, 2012. HARPER, Eugene D., WAINWRIGHT, Norris died May 28, 2012. Chip, 85, died May 25, HAUGHTON, Malachi, 3031 Moncrief Road * Jacksonville, FL 32209 2012. Carla L. Page, LFDIC III, died May 23, 2012. Visit us at WALKER, Cynthia Ann, WWW.CLPAGEMORTUARY.COM HAYMANS, Eunice 46, died May 23, 2012. Rachel Lee, 77, died May WEINER, Ginny M., 28, 22, 2012. died May 24, 2012. Tune In To WCGL AM Radio HINES, Raymond E., 61, WHEELER, Julia E., 80, died May 22, 2012. died May 29, 2012. HNYLA, Milton L., Sr., 83, died May 23, 2012. ~*~ HOLMES-POUGH, GEORGIA DEATHS Margie Ann, 66, died DOUGLAS, Eugene May 24, 2012. “Doug,” 61, died May 24, For JAMES, Frank 2012. Hampton, 85, died May GILLAND, Untaivus, 23, 2012. died May 29, 2012. KANE, Imogene M., 85, NELSON, Catherine, Clara McLaughlin Yvonne Brooks Leath - Host Co-Host died May 24, 2012. died May 26, 2012. KLOTTEN, Beatrice QUARTERMAN, Nonie Nelson, 97, died May 29, Mae, died May 29, 2012. IMPACTIMPACT 2012. STEWART, Christina ADVERTISING DEADLINE: LEE, Regenia, 51, died Addie, died May 28, May 20, 2012. Tuesday and Thursday For the Church Page 2012. LONEY, Audrey G., died SULLIVAN, Lisa Lee, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesdays @ 2:00 P.M. May 23, 2012. died May 21, 2012. At (904) 766-8834 ask for Liz MAULDEN, James, 69, WILLIAMS, Lillian died May 24, 2012. or EMAIL: [email protected] Geiger, 83, died May 19, WCGL1360.com McNAIR, Robert, died 2012. Listings are due the Tuesday before the The Florida Star and Impact next issue. Email submissions preferred. Send to: [email protected] Striving To Make A Difference! JUNE 2, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-3

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The League of Women voters had challenged the law, which had a $1,000-a-day fine for failing to meet the requirements. The group said the requirement was so onerous that it stopped holding voter registration drives in Florida. With election coming up in Florida, there is much work to be done. Let’s get to work, especially since Governor Scott’s administration vows to accelerate voter purge. In addition to lowering the number of voters, such state representatives as Jeff Clemens has joined a campaign, in the interest of the public welfare and to restore faith in the political process, he is asking Florida residents to join with Montana and 22 other states to fight the influence of the unlimited corporate cash that has hijacked elections in America. Corporate interests have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to strike the state’s cor- rupt practices act, which was designed to allow voters to clearly understand which corporations are attempting to influence the political process, not by banning those contributions but merely regulating them. With this, the average, everyday citizens will lose their voice. Dctcdctc - Continued from A-1 major position, including editorial director, circulation director and chief financial officer, during the 40-plus-year history of this company. Along the way, she is cred- ited with grooming and developing several generations of executive leadership, including sons Earl Jr., Johnny and Michael, all of whom have worked as executives at Black Enterprise. Graves also co-founded and guided the Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit, the premier networking event and conference for women execu- tives of color. “My mother was a steadfast and loving partner and counselor to my father; his quiet source of strength and inspiration,” says Earl Graves Jr., president and CEO of Black Enterprise. “She served as mentor and guide to several generations of employees, managers and professionals. Above all, she genuinely cared for every member of the Black Enterprise family, and held a special passion for children and young people in particular.” PAGE A-4 THE STAR JUNE 2, 2012 TalkTalk ofof thethe Town!Town!

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has come and gone! There was music to fit all tastes – Bebop Jazz, Latin Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Bluesy Jazz, N’awlins Jazz, and Ragtime. Sacred Jazz was in the Piano Competition Finalists, l-r: Richard Sears, Steven plan, but was outplayed by an act of God called Beryl. Denny, Winner-Addison Frei, Zoltan Balogh, 2nd Place- Kevin Hickman and Patrice I thought my cousin, Barbara Breaker, was joking Emmet Cohen. Judges, l-r: Brian Culbertson, Per Williams, Owners, Sweet Blue Lady when she texted that the Mayor had cancelled Day 4 of the Danielsson, and John Thomas Owners showing off their Mac 'n Festival because of an impending Tropical Storm. I checked Cheese Weather.com which showed a temperature of 88 degrees Fahrenheit on a cloudless day! 2012 I thought it was premature to cancel given the Jacksonvill e Jazz Festival’s spotty history of inclement weather. I kept thinking Festival of 1986 when diehard fans stood in the driving rain at Hall of Metropolitan Park for trumpet master, Miles Davis, who Fame played with his back to them; then, there was the rain and Theodore Walter "Sonny" Rollins Inductee, wind of 1993 which drove festival producers to turn the stage Prof. Gary around, so that enduring fans could retreat to the covered Frances Bradley, Corey Wilborn, and Jeanine Starling backstage; and let’s not forget the nor’easter, which brought Downing rain and a chill to the ’96 event. In a Times-Union interview, the 1999 headliner, Grover Washington Jr. said, ‘’One of my fondest memories occurred there [Jacksonville]. I was sitting in with Bela Fleck and the weather was terrible - but nobody left [it was 1992, and we surely did not leave]. You’ve really cultivated great fans…very smart listeners.’’ The Jazz Crusaders: Joe Sample-piano, Wilton Felder-saxophone, and Wayne I later reasoned that the permanent structure at Henderson-trombone Metropolitan Park was more stable than the temporary staging utilized for today’s downtown festival, although portable vendor booths are always used. I suppose three out of four days of fantastic music and clear Noel Freidline and Renee Ebalaroza weather ain’t bad. Especially since I can add hearing live perform- Naim Rashid, Jazz Festival Hall ances by four veritable giants of jazz, the octogenarian, Sonny of Fame Rollins, and the timeless Jazz Crusaders – Joe Sample, Wilton Felder, and Wayne Henderson – to my bucket list!

SPEAKING OF JAZZ… Meet Tonisha Landry-Gaines, Manager of Special Events for the City of Jacksonville. Recently appointed to the Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of Fame position, she began working with Honorees, left-right, Dick Brown, Dan Kossof, Crowd pleaser, Trombone Shorty the city Joyce Bizot, and Bob Bednar Otis and Robin Railey as Special Assistant to Mayor Alvin Brown in July 2011. The Special Events office produces city-sponsored entertainment, i.e. the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, World of Nations, Florida- Georgia Football Classic, etc. Ms. Landry-Gaines is a graduate of Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics. Her com- munity involvement includes Girls Incorporated Jacksonville, the PTA at Andrew Robinson Elementary, the War on Poverty-Florida, and the Left to right: Ok Sun Burks, Glenda Jacksonville Women’s Business Center Marketing Matters program, where she currently Tribal Disorder with Festival Hall of Famers, Washington, visitor Zelma Smith, and serves as a mentor. Frances Bradley Congratulations Tonisha. We at TALK OF THE TOWN! wish you success and look Longineu Parsons, Jr. on trumpet and Von Barlow, forward to your leadership in the Special Events office. on drums (right) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ STILL SPEAKING OF JAZZ, you never want to miss Renee Ebalaroza, vocalist with the Noel Freidline Quintet. Renee whipped the crowd into frenzy with her ren- dition of Etta James’ At Last while the judges deliberated during the Piano Competition. NFQ played Saturday on the Jacksonville Landing’s Breezin’ Stage. Unfortunately, their two scheduled performances of Sacred Jazz with the Jacksonville Mass Choir on Sunday were cancelled because of Beryl. Kerry White, Chris Parsons, Christine The Jazz Corner at Hilton Head, S.C. accurately describes Parsons, and proud papa, Charles Renee as a “dynamic and extraordinary jazz vocalist.” Marcus Roberts and Bela Fleck Parsons www.thejazzcorner.com/artists.php. I have known Renee for…OMG!…more than 20 years! The first time I heard her sing, I was among the customers of a local hotel’s piano bar, who were captivated by this petite woman’s slamming rendition of Aretha’s “Dr. Feelgood”. Who knew she had chops like that! I was a fan from that moment. In fact, Renee was lead singer in a local rock band, the Untouchables. One night I met my good friend, Joyce Bizot, at Partners (now the Brick in Avondale) for dinner and to enjoy jazz pianist Noel Freidline’s group. You could have called me a ten pin and bowled me over when I saw Renee on the bandstand sitting in for Noel’s regular vocalist! It was a magical night and I get goose bumps reminiscing about that evening as destiny unfolded before our very eyes. The Noel Freidline Trio featuring Renee Dickerson (she would become Ebalaroza a few years later) was born that night. They would become Jacksonville’s favorite jazz ensemble with a following which showed up wherever they appeared – Orlando, Savannah, Hilton Head, etc. Later, as the Noel Freidline Quartet, they would become the house band at Las Vegas’ Bellagio Hotel, and a birthday gift to Julia Roberts from her husband. But, on that magical night at Partners twenty years ago, Renee’s amazing voice would make a lasting connection with the musical style called jazz. BTW, the vocalist that she sat in for never got the job back with Noel. Destiny! Over the years, as personal friends, we’ve shared happy times – dinner gatherings where she proved that she’s more than a pretty face with mad vocal skills ‘cause the girl can burn in the kitchen, OMG! - and sad times - when she sang The Lord’s Prayer at my moth- er’s funeral and I received the news of the passing of her dad, Irving Dickerson, who was a magnificent gentleman. When Renee’ comes for the Jazz Festival, it is a family reunion of sorts, which includes a ritual meet up at Carl’s Diner in Springfield for oxtails and collard greens with sister Velitia Gaines, who drives down from Atlanta with husband Terrence (a real jokester), the love of her life, husband Michael Ebalaroza, and yours truly. We didn’t make it to Carl’s this time, but there’s always next year! JUNE 2, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-5 SEEN ON THE SCENE OF THE 2012 JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL

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Kv‚u - Continued from A-1 what would you do?” of course Ms. Corey added Florida’s 10-20-life statue learning about Ms. Alexander she has This was not the usual rally, demands Corey was not there to answer . Perhaps to the charge enhancing the 12 months found out youth fillings as felons as risen were listed of expectations from reviews she will hear and give some thought. County time to 20 years Florida State 300% . The new industry in Florida is of Stand Your Ground and 10-20-life. Should you hear her speaking ,please pay prison time. He went on the point to the called The Prison Industry. Do not be dis- • That the Governor pursues par- attention. case of Johnny Wills Rogers whose mayed the prison system in Florida is a don and clemency processes immediate- In this meeting Isaiah Rumlin, booking report on March 8, 2012 states business. Young women felons has risen ly. President of the Jacksonville Chapter of Mr. Wills is a non-Hispanic white male 800%. Congress Woman Brown stated • That the Gov. create a task force the NAACP talked about the Judicial who fired several shots into an occupied around 170 million dollars is being spent to look at the effects of the 10/20/life Branch of Government being where dwelling. The arrest narrative talks about for prisons in Florida. She assured those laws. playing fields are leveled, politics, a verbal altercation with a witness that listening that a National hearing is being • That the Gov. include in his favoritism, prejudice and discrimination was in the building. Arrested for put together in Washington DC. Michael “Stand Your Ground” task force a specif- are put in check and left outside the Shooting /Throwing Deadly Missiles Dowd, leading domestic battery attorney ic inquiry into how Florida’s laws are courthouse. In his address Mr. Rumlin Into a Dwelling, a second degree felony. in Washington is putting together a team helping/hurting victims of domestic vio- stated since the tenure of Angela Corey Ms Corey allowed Mr. Wills to receive a to address Stand Your Ground and 10-20- lence. as State Attorney true justice has taken a withhold of adjudication of guilt plea and life. When asked about the task force cre- • That Angela Corey stop support- back seat to political gamesman ship serve 8 months and one year of house ated by Gov. Scott that does not have ing abusers and spreading information with the lives and futures of citizens in arrest without an ankle monitor. Mr. anyone from DUVAL county as a mem- about Marissa Alexander and her family. Duval, Clay and Nassau Counties. He Rumlin asked , “IS THERE JUSTICE ber Ms. Brown only stated “ that’s what I • That Marissa Alexander immedi- went on to say that” Ms. Corey has IN JACKSONVILLE “. mean, they have only met one time and ately be granted full visitation and com- implanted a brutal, merciless, unfair, Mrs. Jenkins, Marissa Alexander’s the next meeting is scheduled after the munication rights with her family and unjust, immoral, prejudicial and discrim- Mom reminded everyone there are many election in NOV.“ Congresswoman supporters. inatory policy of bringing the absolute people getting time unjustly in Duval Brown is forming a coalition in • That Marissa Alexander be highest possible charge against some County. She wanted Marissa to know” Washington DC asking the Black caucus released pending her appeal. while giving a free pass to others who it’s not over, pound for pound, round for , Hispanic and Asian caucuses to focus There were also facts that were list- should be prosecuted for more serious round we are with you and we will on the activities that are happening in ed, however for the sake of space The charges and face stiffer penalties. Mr. never give up…YOU DID NOTHING Florida surrounding Stand YOUR Star will print those facts in another Rumlin not only pointed to Ms. WRONG”. GROUND and 10-20-life that will effect issue. The vigil ended with prayer against Alexander’s case where it’s reported the Congress Woman Brown reminded everybody. injustice asking God to speak life into investigating officer made a conscious the audience “ THIS IS MY TERRITO- Attorney Kevin Cobbin informed our souls. Echoing the words of Bishop decision to arrest her for aggravated RY”, she taught at FCCJ, served as state The Florida Star that the appeal is being McKissick ,”LET truth speak on Facts”. assault, because there was no basic to representative and has been the Congress handled by Attorney Bruce Zinet and Local soldiers are on the ground. believe she intended to shoot anyone and Person for District 3 for many years. She Attorney Michael Dowd. Ms. Alexander under Florida ‘s Sentencing Guidelines will fight. Three years is not Mercy and is in prison serving 20 years while the may have only faced 12 months and Ms. 20 years is not Justice. She stated since appeal is in process.

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U.S. and The Bahamas Commemorate Memorial Day and Pay Tribute to Fallen Heroes On Monday, May 28, U.S. and Bahamian government officials as well as family mem- bers came together to mark Memorial Day by paying tribute to those who gave their lives for freedom. The occasion was also set aside to give special recognition to the ten members of US Patrol Squadron 23, LTJG William H. Martin; ENS John C. Tinney; AT3 Joseph A. Kiliszewski; ATAN Thomas R. Caylor; AT3 Albert J. Olson; ENS Leland R. Osborn; ADC John W. Holle; AO3 Franz E. Nelson; AD3 Gerald P. Lepard and AL1 Fred M. Sparks, who lost their lives dur- ing a training mission off of the coast of Nassau on May 7, 1954 and Bahamian Private First Class (PFC) Norman Darling who died in the Iraq War in 2004. On hand to mark the solemn occasion at the fateful crash site off of Clifton Pier, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires John Dinkelman, who noted that the importance of paying tribute to the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America and The Bahamas. “As we reflect on the sacrifices of our American servicemen and women, we also remember those of our friends and allies – for America’s Armed Forces have never stood alone. Our military men and women include citizens of many nations, including The Bahamas.” In his remarks, Governor General of The Bahamas Sir Arthur Foulkes stated that he is Governor General of The Bahamas Sir Arthur Foulkes gives remarks during the Memorial joined by the people of The Bahamas in paying tribute to those brave young people who died Day ceremony. far away from home in the service of their country. He added that it is quite fitting that a day U.S. Charge d’Affaires is set aside to honor, commemorate and give thanks for those individuals who made the ultimate John Dinkelman and sacrifice. Mrs. Dinkelman; Governor General of The During the ceremony, family members paid tribute to their loved ones, a moment of Bahamas Sir Arthur silence was also observed in memory of the fallen heroes followed by a gun salute by the Foulkes and Lady Military Police Force Protection Unit of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF). Also Foulkes with the Minister of State for National among the highlights, the playing of Taps by the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) and the Security, The Hon. Keith release of two commemorative wreaths into the water by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew Bell; Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Hon. Fred and Master Sergeant Iris Rivera, of the U.S. Army, while onboard an RBDF P-48 Cutter. Mitchell; LCDR Samuel Wartell, Office of Defense Cooperation, U.S. Embassy; Minister of National Security, The Hon. Dr. Bernard Nottage 'Come Meet a Jamaican Village' and Mrs. Nottage; Leader of the Opposition, The Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis Opens in Braes River and family members of the fallen heroes. By Garfield L. Angus

JAMAICA: The Tenth Time Is The Charm For Trinidadian Braes River community of St. Elizabeth has Designer Ryan Chan: added to Jamaica’s tourism offerings, with Wins His First Mission Catwalk Challenge the opening of the ‘Come By AGSelectPR Meet a Jamaican Village’ community tourism ini- It took ten tries, but Trinidad designer Ryan Chan tiative. can finally call himself a Mission Catwalk chal- The large, attrac- lenge winner. Episode ten of the Caribbean fashion tive village complex, reality series saw Ryan along with five other design- located in the heart of the rustic farming communi- ers were creating a prom dress for a high school Mayor of Black River, Councillor Everton Fisher (right) ty, offers an authentic girl-a test not only of their design skills but their examines pineapples on sale at the opening of the ‘Come ability to work with a client. experience that goes Meet a Jamaican Village’ community tourism project in “I made sure to ask my model what her favorite beyond shopping to shar- Braes River, St. Elizabeth colour combination. She, without hesitating, ing and connecting with answered "pink and black", also my two favorite the locals. It boasts indi- colors! I created a pink dress with peau de soie fab- vidual shops where persons can purchase art and craft, local cuisine, and fresh farm pro- ric and used black accessories. I also kept her age in duce. Also contained are restrooms, and a stage area for live shows and entertainment. mind and, modernized the corsage by using a black It is a project of the Braes River Community Development Association in collab- rhinestone encrusted appliqué, which I thought gave oration with the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo). her some attitude but yet kept it funky and fun- a Mayor of Black River, Councillor Everton Fisher, who delivered the keynote punk rock princess!” address at the launch on May 27, called on residents to work for the preservation of the Alvina Bryan was the lucky model who in addi- project. tion to keeping her Ryan Chan design, won a “Protect it, build and preserve on what has started. Before you think of renting or $10,000.00 gift voucher to shop at Xtra’s. leasing this place make sure the users of this facility, when they would have finished their For him, this win is especially satisfying as he has events, it is left in an impeccable condition, so as not to throw this thing into disarray. It been in the bottom spot for the last four episodes. is not every event that can be hosted here… I don’t want to hear that the stage mash down. He did start the series on strong footing, having There are different products for different places, and I am saying to you residents of Braes placed in the top four ranking in episodes two to River, this is historic for you,” the Mayor said. four. Whether he maintains his winning stance Noting the scores of persons from across the island and overseas, who attended remains to be seen as there is one more challenge the launch, he said their presence is proof that the product is attractive and if managed before the battle of the top three at Caribbean properly, can be economically sustainable. Fashion Week which takes place at 7PM on Friday The Mayor welcomed plans to expand the community tourism initiative to include June 8. tours of nearby farms. “The farmer can offer his farm as a farm vacation tour experience, Alvina Bryan was the lucky model who in addi- as many visitors enjoy walking on farms and will pay to learn how we plant local crops. tion to keeping her Ryan Chan design, won a The farmers can also be included in the health and wellness market by learning the nutri- $10,000.00 gift voucher to shop at Xtra’s. tional value of his products and participate as a community tourism guide,” he suggested. For him, this win is especially satisfying as he has Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Raymond Pryce, told the gathering been in the bottom spot for the last four episodes. that he is giving the venture his full support as many local jobs can be created. He did start the series on strong footing, having He said that the plan is to provide training for tour guides and people, who oper- placed in the top four ranking in episodes two to ate the shops, so that they can better interact with and showcase the facilities to visitors, four. Whether he maintains his winning stance while partnerships will be sought with established tourist facilities to encourage tours of remains to be the area. seen as there is “We intend that this village concept for tourism in Braes River is also going to one more chal- become a standing feature on the calendar of activities in the parish. Along with lenge before TPDCo, we are going to do the training for community hosts, the people who are the battle of going to be tour guides. We are going to do a marketing strategy with the hotels to see if the top three at we can have visitors coming in,” Mr. Pryce said. Caribbean Fashion Week which takes place at 7PM on Friday June 8. Jamaica’s Janel Jolly was ranked as the lowest scor- ing designer and she was eliminated. Though she was in the top scoring designers on episodes one, two and six, she was safe throughout the series. Five designers now remain. They areCrystal Powell and Gregory Williams of Jamaica, Kerin Scott of Barbados, Belize’s Rebecca Stirm and Ryan Chan of course. Contestants are pictured to the left. PAGE A-8 THE STAR JUNE 2, 2012

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Jacksonville, Florida was once again chosen to be the host city for The Global Day of Prayer. A day set aside for countries around the world to pray at the same time for the same things. This day is the middle ground of build- ing towards a lifestyle of prayer. The setting is ten days of continuous prayer ,one day praying as one voice and ninety days of blessings. The first 10 days before the Global Day of Prayer created the opportunity for people around the world to unite accord- ing to ACTS chapter 1 & 2. Everybody involved made an effort to focus an hour or two each day for special prayer time. Isaiah 62:6 - 7. “I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.” Why did we gather? Habakkuk 2:14 “ For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” Children prayed, young adults were praying non-stop around the clock, prayer was offered in many different languages, in many created ways to keep the prayer going 24 hrs- a- day. Waiting to be filled with the power of The Holy Spirit. God promises that those who wait on him will be filled with the same power to spread the same word to all nations who are alive on earth today. Day one believers joined in united and persevering prayer to wait on God for the fulfilment of his promise. Day 2 was prayed to become living testimonies of God’s salvation , forgiveness and deliverance. Day 3 was for the church to grow in maturity to live holy. Day 4 was know and proclaim the truth about Jesus Christ and your salvation. Day 5 was a prayer to bring believers home through repentance. Day 6 was for comfort, strength , grace and joy to persevere. Day 7 to be as one. Day 8 for our eyes to be opened , to be delivered from bondage. Day 9 to become a house of prayer. Day 10 was a prayer to be obedient. Sunday , May 27th believers from across Jacksonville met at the Potter House International Ministries for worship and prayer in one voice as believers around the world prayed as ONE VOICE. May 28th, ninety days of blessing began as an opportunity for Christians to continue in persistent prayer and become the answers to their prayers. Faith without works is dead. Luke 4:18-19. “ The Spirit of the Lord is one me , because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners, and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” The GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER SERVES TO HELP ESTABLISH A LIFESTYLE OF PRAYER. PHOTOS: Husband and Wife Productions PAGE B 2 THE STAR JUNE 2, 2012 How To Get Your Kids Volunteering This Prepare Your Home For Summer Weather Summer (StatePoint) Just because it’s summer vacation, doesn’t (StatePoint) Cooling your home in summer can be mean your kids should sit idle. Instead of allowing them to an expensive prospect, especially as temperatures soar fritter away in front of the television while school is out, well above comfort level. But don’t sweat it. Experts say encourage them to use the downtime to give back to the you can dramatically lower your energy bills and stay community. comfortable too. “There are a number of easy adjustments and How can you get your kids to lend a helping hand? upgrades, at all price points, that can save you energy and money this summer,” says Mark Demerly, President of Demerly Architects, and Children will really get on board with causes that speak to their interests. Three chair of the American Institute of Architects’ Custom Residential Architects real-life heroines who were recently honored for their charitable work by the Network. “Harlequin More Than Words” awards program offer some insights as to how To help get you started, Demerly offers some timely advice: young people can spend the summer giving back. For their extraordinary commu- Roof Venting nity contributions, Harlequin donated $15,000 to each of their causes. The roof of your home acts as an absorbent. It’s therefore critical to release heat from your roof so that it doesn’t come into the house instead, says Demerly. • Get Involved: There are plenty of hands-on volunteer opportunities well-suited Proper insulation will prevent heat from coming in, and a sound ventilation sys- for young people, such as walking dogs at an animal shelter, reading to seniors in tem will help get rid of build-up. a nursing home, or picking up trash at a cleanup. Start by checking to see if your attic is properly insulated and ventilated. Eave vents, ridge vents, and roof venting materials can help push heat out. • Mentor: Most people think you need to be older to be a mentor. “Even young Consider adding solar-paneled or wind-driven vent pipes, as these will act to pull people have something to offer their peers,” says Sally Spencer, the CEO of Youth hot air out of the attic. This upgrade is useful year-round, as insulation helps retain Assisting Youth. Teens and young adults who are home during the summer should heat as well. consider serving as mentors to at-risk youth. Both mentor and mentee stand to Windows gain from such a friendship. Windows are critical to keeping your home cool, Demerly says. Keep them open when temperatures are moderate and there’s low humidity. Natural • Organize: Talk to your local shelter or food pantry to see what items are needed ventilation is free! most and help your child organize a food drive through his or her summer camp Install a window fan facing outward -- pushing air out, not in -- and open or community center. “Communities hold the collaborative strength needed to the windows on the opposite side of the house to exhaust the hot air out, and pull tackle hunger,” says Helen McGovern, executive director of the Emergency Food in cooler outside air. Also, consider using a house fan for the attic, to move more Network. fresh air into your entire home. Reflect heat out of the house for a larger, yet cost-effective measure by • Raid the Piggy Bank: “Many children want to give to a cause on their own,” says installing window films. You might also consider replacing old windows with a Mindy Atwood, CEO and founder of Patches of Light, a nonprofit organization for modern energy-efficient option made of insulated glass matched with Low-E coat- families of critically ill children. “You can encourage charitable giving at an early ings and argon gasses. Be aware that casement and awning windows minimize air age by helping them allocate a portion of their allowance for charity each week.” infiltration better than double hung windows. Basic Home Maintenance • Donate: Kids outgrow clothing and books quickly. Together, clean out their clos- Some additional steps you can take to reduce cooling costs include: ets and shelves and donate what is usable to charity. Paint your house a lighter, more reflective color. If you have a flat roof, consider a lighter colored membrane covering, such To read a collection of short stories inspired by the lives of the three “Harlequin as Thermoplastic PolyOlefin (TPO), to reflect light. Green roofs, which cover and More Than Words” winners, visit www.HarlequinMoreThanWords.com. insulate the surface from heat, can also be applied to exiting flat roofs. Install more high-efficient air units or alternative systems, like geothermal systems, to provide cost savings. Plant trees around your home to shade your house in summer and cool the New And Old Ways To Find Friends Who Share air. An architect can help you apply many of these cost-saving initiatives. To Your Interests find one in your area, visit: http://architectfinder.aia.org/. While improving your home’s energy efficiency will save you money in (StatePoint) Even if you’re the life of the party, making the long run, avoid spending a fortune on the upgrades. “Remember, tax credits friends who share your enthusiasm for your hobbies is not exist for many of these ideas, so be sure to look into them before starting any proj- always easy. Especially for those of us who have unusual ect,” Demerly adds. interests. 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When life threw a whole bunch of lemons at Shashika Hill, she found herself having to quit school as a 15 year-old mother. Things were tough – physically, emotionally and financially – and yet she found a way to turn her lemons into lemonade. She dusted herself off and focused on her new child and later her ailing grand- mother. Little did she know, her compassionate and car- ing spirit which helped her through grandmother’s bat- tle with cancer would pave the way to a career that now has Hill in a position to give back to the community. “Yes, I had a baby at 15 and was working at FLETC when my grandmother got sick,” she told The Star. “She was actually my inspiration to start Miracle Shashika Hill and her husband Trey flank recording artist and Home. After I took care of her, I wanted to take care of Life Is Not A Fairytale actress/author Fantasia Barrino. The someone else but didn’t even have money to put an ad American Idol is said to be an inspiration to Hill. in the newspaper. I saw an ad where a lady needed 24 hour care. I couldn’t do it and so she asked me why I didn’t consider hiring other people and then just start a company. Well, I thought about it and decided it was my calling.” However, Hill was given a cold shoulder when she reached out to the community for business advice and support. Far from discouraged, she earned her GED Shashika Hill and friend Dwight Eubanks share and went back to school to pursue a license as a home hugs on the red carpet. Style star Eubanks, from Real Housewives of Atlanta, is someone Hill con- health care agent. Eyes on the prize, she was deter- siders a great encouragement and supporter. mined to become a business owner. “I went to Atlanta and being there, I got a better reception and got into networking with like mind- ed individuals,” she said. “It’s sad that I had to leave home and go there to get the help I needed but at the end of the day, I have to come back home because it is a part of me.” Still Hill, now a mother of two, faced challenges. “I simply didn’t have any money,” she admitted. “I had two kids and a whole lot of sacrifices to make. There were times when we had no food. In fact, I remember us sharing a loaf of bread. My vehicle was repossessed and I went through so much but I always knew that Miracle Home Care would be some- thing great. I kept telling my kids to hang in there and remind them that this is just a test because God is preparing us for something really big. And you know, if I had to do it all over again, I would.” At age 31, Shashika Hill is living a life many may envy, yet many don’t realize the story behind her well deserved glory. In spite of those who weren’t there when she was a youngster looking for help or an up and coming entrepreneur seeking advice, Hill has taken a different approach to life. “I know the most important thing is giving back,” says the once struggling mother who is now a phi- lanthropist. “I don’t want anyone to feel as alone as I was. We didn’t even have school supplies as kids Shashika Hill (right) and staff pose with actress Vivica Foxx sometimes, so every year I do a back to school event and give children the things I didn’t have. I also host outside Brunswick’s Ritz Theatre during the Recognizing Your a Christmas party for the community because it’s something that I have to do and make sure other kids don’t Community Awards main event. have the kind of Christmas I had during my struggles.” Now, she’s taken her giving to a whole new level with the recent Recognize Your Community Awards assembling Hollywood heavyweight and hair diva Vivica Foxx, reality star and stylist extraordi- naire Dwight Eubanks, American Idol turned actress Fantasia Barrino and singer Bobby Valentino in Brunswick. “I had to bring them in and host this event because I think it bought a lot of change to people’s lives,” said Hill. “The awards recognized the business community and I don’t want new business owners to experience what I did. We have to work together to make a change and support each other. I love Brunswick, it’s my home and I want to make a change. Even though I didn’t have people pour into me when I needed them to, I have learned to forgive people and move on.” Hill is a visionary with a vision that might just be too big to be contained in Brunswick. Great things are indeed in store for the young woman who proves there can be miracles when you believe. Photos by: Ken Carroll [email protected], www.kseezphotography.com, (912) 617- 4269. Other photographers included Angela Favors-Morrell, Vivian Walker Mitchell, Douglas Wilson,and Mike Force Photography. Teen Moms to Mogul Moms: Shashika Hill (right) and American Idol Fantasia, Barrino greet fans on the red carpet. Hill’s trial to tri- umph story and Barrino’s both show that teen moms can still achieve their dreams and overcome obsta- cles.

Vivica Fox and Shashika Dwight Eubanks shows why Actress Vivica Foxx brings the house down at Hill stun in style. he is king of the catwalk. the Ritz announcing RYCA winners. PAGE B-4 THE STAR JUNE 2, 2012

Record Crowd Watches USA Soccer Dismantle Scotland

By MIKE BONTS SHARKS RIP Sports Writer Landon Donovan’s PREDS, 55-37, hat trick led the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team to a convincing 5-1 victory FOR SECOND over Scotland before 44,438 Saturday night. The attendance at EverBank USA's No. 10 Landon Donovan on his way to STRAIGHT WIN one of his three goals against Scotland Field set the record for a (Photo by Nancy Beecher) USA men’s friendly match in the Southeast as the U.S. debuted its new red-and- white-striped Nike jerseys. “We are very pleased with the perform- ance,” said USA head coach Jurgen Klinsmann. “I think you saw many ele- ments of what we’re always talking about, what The USA's five goals against Scotland were we’re trying step by step to the most since a 6-1 victory against Cuba in The ArenaBowl XXIV Champion develop. It’s a fast-paced World Cup qualifying in 2008. (Photo by Jacksonville Sharks used a 30-point second quarter game, it has tempo in it. It Nancy Beecher) to erase an early deficit and take control, defeating has one-two touch combi- the Orlando Predators by a 55-37 count at Amway nations through our midfielders as fast as possible finding the forwards up Center on Friday night. there, having pace, build up from the back, no long balls.” The Sharks trailed 14-3 entering the second The USA has won five straight matches dating back to quarter as a result of an early turnover on downs. November’s 3-2 win against Slovenia, and has a 4-0 record in 2012. The But on the first play of that second frame, quarter- 1998 squad is the only other team in U.S. history to open the year with back Bernard Morris hit Bobby Sewall for a 10- four wins in its first four games, starting 4-0 with victories against yard touchdown pass that brought Jacksonville Sweden, Cuba, Costa Rica and Brazil. within seven points. From there, the run was on. The five goals scored on Saturday were the most since the USA’s After an Orlando touchdown, Jacksonville 6-1 victory against Cuba in World Cup qualifying in 2008, in Washington, scored 39 of the game’s next 42 points to take a 49- D.C. 24 lead early in the fourth. Though the Predators Donovan’s scored an unassisted goal just three minutes into the scored twice in the fourth, Orlando never cut its match to put the USA on the scoreboard first. He scored his second goal deficit within two scores in that final frame. when Jermaine Jones notched his second assist of the game. Donovan’s Included in that mid-game run was a 37- third goal of the game on an assist from Michael Bradley. It was his 49th yard field goal off the left foot of Marco Capozzoli, career goal for the national team. USA's Steve Cherundolo, No. 6,bat- who made all three of his field goal attempts. It was Donovan’s second hat trick in Florida. His first came in tles for the ball in the 5-1 win over Scotland. (Photo by Nancy Beecher) Capozzoli set a pair of franchise records on Friday, 2007 against Ecuador as that 37-yarder was the longest in team history Bradley gave the USA 2-0 lead with his 10th career goal on a long curling and he became the first Shark to kick three field shot from the top of the box. It was the first time Bradley and Donovan had scored together since the 2011 Gold goals in one game. Capozzoli is now 7-for-7 on Cup. field goal attempts this season. Jones’ second career goal for the United States made it 5-1 off an assist from Donovan.This was the United The Sharks’ surge was keyed by an impres- States' 15th four goal victory and the 19th game with at least five goals scored. sive defensive effort during the middle portion of The USA’s quick start was only slowed by its own goal. Scotland defender Charlie Mulgrew crossed the the game. From the middle of the second quarter ball in from the right side to captain Kenny Miller, who headed the ball at the top of the six-yard box back across until the end of the third, Jacksonville’s defense the goal. The ball bounced off of U.S. center back Geoff Cameron’s body and rolled into the net to cut the USA’s went seven possessions without allowing a touch- lead to 2-1. down. This included a pair of fumble recoveries, “All those elements I think we saw a lot today. I think we set the tone and the team kept their rhythm two turnovers on downs and a missed field goal. throughout the entire game. We kept the tempo going, the energy was high. We saw wonderful goals. For a coach, Aaron Robbins led the Sharks’ defensive that’s obviously fun to watch, no doubt about it,” said Klinsmann. onslaught, sacking Orlando’s Chris Leak on two With the win, the USA improves to 6-4-1 under Klinsmann. U.S. opponents also have yet to directly score separate occasions. Scooter Berry continued to a goal this year. The U.S. improved to 2-3-2 all-time against Scotland. build on his impressive rookie season as well, notching a sack and a fumble recovery. Berry now leads the team with six sacks and has recorded one Jaguars Sign Second-Round Draft in five of the team’s last seven games. Overall, Jacksonville set a new season high with four quar- terback sacks on Friday night. Pick Andre Branch Offensively, Morris played another mis- The Jacksonville take-free contest in his third start of the season. He Jaguars signed 2012 sec- tossed a season-high six touchdown passes, finish- ond-round draft pick Andre ing 18-of-34 for 173 yards in the process. Morris Branch to a contract, the also ran for 44 yards on four carries, including a 24- club announced today. yard touchdown dash on the first play of the fourth Branch was the 38th over- quarter. Morris has now thrown 10 touchdown all pick in the draft land is passes without an interception in his last three the first of the team’s six games. draft picks to sign a con- Terrance Smith led Jacksonville’s receiving tract. corps with 10 catches for 64 yards and three touch- Branch, 6-5, 258, was a downs. Smith has now scored at least two touch- four-year letterman at downs in nine of the Sharks’ 10 games in 2012. defensive end for Clemson Sewall added four catches for 74 yards and two where he made 27 starts. scores, while Jamarko Simmons hauled in a touch- He finished his career with down as well. 17.5 sacks, 33.5 tackles for For the Predators, Leak went 17-of-32 for loss and 197 tackles. He 275 yards and four touchdowns. Dwayne Eley, Jr. was the first player from Clemson drafted by the Jaguars in franchise history. proved to be one of Orlando’s biggest offensive As a senior, Branch served as a team captain and earned second-team All-America honors after compiling threats, as he racked up 114 receiving yards and a career-high 10.5 sacks. The 10.5 sacks led the ACC and were the fourth-most in school history for a season. He 240 all-purpose yards. T.T. Toliver led the way with also led the team with 17 tackles for loss and totaled a career-best 85 tackles. three touchdown catches for the Predators. With the A native of Richmond, Virginia, he attended Varina High School where he started at both linebacker and win, Jacksonville temporarily pulls into a tie with tight end. He also lettered in basketball. the Tampa Bay Storm for second place. 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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Orlando, Fla. – Two Florida A&M University (FAMU) recent grad- uates will not have to shoulder the majority of costs associated with their – One year after watch- legal education when they become law students in the fall. Jasmine An- ing other entrepreneurs thony and Raquel Perry became the first recipients of FAMU All-Stars full- pitch their business tuition scholarships to attend the College of Law. ideas in the Black En- The FAMU All-Stars Scholarship is based on an initiative aimed at terprise $10,000 Eleva- attracting the most gifted students from the main campus to attend the Col- lege of Law in Orlando. The program identifies top academic performing tor Pitch contest, undergraduate students who express an interest in studying law. The aca- Florida A&M Univer- demic All-Stars are encouraged to participate in a pre-law program on the sity (FAMU) alumna main campus that culminates with an All-Stars Tour to Orlando. The Col- Ebonee Rudolph de- lege of Law hosted nine of the FAMU All-Stars for the two-day introductory cided to compete and program in February. Perry was a participant on the inaugural tour. The scholarship recipients were formally presented with the FAMU won. Rudolph, whose All-Stars scholarships by College of Law Dean LeRoy Pernell during a cer- pen name is Ebonee emony held at Jones Hall on the main campus. Dean Pernell was accom- Monique, is the owner panied by Karemah Manselle, assistant director of Financial Aid; Carlotta of the boutique ghost- Mitchell, Title III program specialist; and Camille Thompson, assistant di- rector, College of Law Admissions. writing firm "Mama I Although Anthony and Perry were the first recipients of the full Want to Write!" In 60 scholarships, several graduates were awarded with partial All-Stars schol- seconds, in front of ap- arships. The students selected had previously applied for entrance to proximately 1,500 peo- FAMU's College of Law after taking the Law School Admissions Test. Photo caption: FAMU alumna Ebonee Monique won ple, and on her 30th The College of Law will accept applications for admission until May 31, 2012. Prospective law students should contact the Office of Ad- the Black Enterprise $10,000 Elevator Pitch contest. birthday (May 24), missions at (407) 254-3286. Monique convinced celebrity judges at the annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Confer- Non-Profit Helps Florida Professionals ence and Expo in Chicago, Ill. that her business was worth the invest- Transition to Teaching ment. “Last year, I was watching this elevator pitch from the audience,” Education Jobs Event held in Jacksonville on June 5 to Recruit New said Monique. “I am overjoyed to be able to see my growth as a busi- Teachers

ness owner and to have received such great feedback from my pitch!” The American Board, a non-profit dedicated to recruiting and certi- The feedback she has received since winning the competition fying community-based teachers in Florida, will host a public event on how has been positive for Monique and her company. Soon she will be fea- local residents can become certified Florida teachers. Attendees will learn what to expect in a career as a teacher and re- tured on the Michael Baisden Show as the “Business of the Week,” ceive advisement on a personalized path to certification. which recognizes companies with a proven track record of success. Bais- The event will be held Tuesday, June 5 at 5:30 pm and 7 pm at the den was one of three celebrity judges in the Black Enterprise $10,000 El- Holiday Inn, 11083 Nursery Fields Drive in Jacksonville and will be led by Florida Teacher Certification Specialist Jude Paul. evator Pitch contest. The event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required for Monique is a native of Tampa, Fla. and a 2004 FAMU graduate entry. of the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, where she “Anyone with a bachelor’s degree can become a full-time teacher within a year as long as they plan the right path.” Paul said. “We are search- earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations. She is the daughter of for- ing for people who have real-life experience and want to apply that experi- mer Tampa Bay Buccaneer Council Rudolph, Jr. and Anne Rudolph. ence in the classroom.” For more information about “Mama I Want to Write!” contact Paul can be contacted at [email protected] or (407) 505- 5893. Visit www.abcte.org for more information on becoming a teacher. Monique at [email protected] or call (850) 264-6526. JUNE 2, 2012 THE STAR PR - 2 Creating a Generation of Readers the books, resources, and mentors they need to succeed. In Florida, for example, elementary schools that had library pro- By Laysha Ward grams staffed 60 hours a week or more showed a 9 percent improvement in test scores compared to those staffed less than 60 hours. A study of Some Florida students learned that Alaska schools found that students in schools with full-time librarians their school's library was selected by scored higher on standardized achievement tests than those with part- Target for a School Library Makeover. time or no librarians. Students in two Florida schools will soon see their library renovated, up- Unfortunately, school libraries are increasingly targeted for budget cuts. dated, and outfitted with new comput- Overall, school library budgets have fallen since 2009. And cutbacks tend ers, iPads, and thousands of new to be more severe at schools serving high-poverty areas. Local and state books. officials must make literacy programs a high priority in budget plans and The students will be excited, of strategies. course, thanks to the new technology Against this backdrop, programs like Target's can help schools and new books. But they'll also be overcome difficult fiscal times -- and get students reading during those hopeful and proud -- as the upgraded critical early years. The makeovers leverage the pro bono work of Target's library will demonstrate that the com- design and construction teams, along with the support of thousands of munity is committed to investing in Target team member volunteers. And it happens with a partnership from their success. The Heart of America Foundation. These upgrades are part of a larger effort by Target to invest $1 In each school selected for a library makeover, Target has also billion for education by the end of 2015. The School Library Makeover partnered with Feeding America to create a "Meals for Minds" food program will help improve reading proficiency by transforming libraries pantry, which helps children concentrate and perform better in school by at 32 elementary schools around the country which serve predominantly providing much-needed nourishment. The students also take home seven low-income students. books of their own, as studies have demonstrated that reading at home has It's a small but much needed step to help turn the tide against a a dramatic impact on educational success. growing crisis in our nation's education system. But as much as the new libraries complement the physical class- At a time when the economy continues to shift towards knowl- room, the country's education crisis won't be solved until everyone at edge-based jobs, and when reading skills have never been more impor- every level - including parents, school administrators, local, state and fed- tant, the country is often failing to give children the skills they need to eral government officials, and other caring adults - recognizes that future succeed. Young people will be seeking jobs in a market where 75 per- generations deserve the resources needed to improve reading skills when cent of openings require not just a high school diploma, but also some it really counts. post-secondary education. Now that we know where to focus our efforts, the time for col- Recent studies have found that developing reading skills early on lective action is now. Today's students deserve nothing less. has a significant impact on future educational success. Third grade, it Laysha Ward is president of community relations for Target Cor- turns out, is a critical juncture when it comes to reading. That's when chil- poration and president of the Target Foundation. dren shift from learning to read to reading to learn. And students who can read at grade level when they start the fourth grade are far more likely to graduate from high school than those who can't, according to research sponsored by the Annie E. Casey Foun- dation. In fact, children who lack basic reading skills by the fourth grade are about four times more likely to fail to get a high school diploma than those who are proficient readers. Despite the high stakes, an alarming number of fourth graders can't read at grade level. According to the Department of Education, just 34 percent of fourth graders rank as proficient readers. Among low-in- come students, that number is an even more distressing 27 percent. Is it any wonder that one in four children doesn't graduate from high school on time, if ever? The odds are even worse for Hispanic and African American students, with 40 percent failing to get a diploma. One of the best ways to give these students a chance is to help them become successful readers. School libraries provide students with JUNE 2, 2012 PREP RAP PR - 3

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Jacksonville, FL – Three area high school students took home prestige and monetary awards after placing in the Intel International Sci- ence and Engineering Fair held in Pittsburg, PA. Kevin and Ryan Shih, brothers and 10th- graders at Stanton College Preparatory School, came in third-place in the behavioral sciences cat- egory. The dynamic duo showcased their project titled, “Computer Interface Paradigm for Com- munication in Normal and Aphasic Stroke Pa- tients.” The Shih brothers walked away with $1,000. Rory Petersen, a ninth-grader at Darnell- Cookman Middle/High School, placed fourth in the engineering category for his entry titled, “An Innovation that Detects Filters, Digitizes and Wirelessly Transmits Brainwaves to Control Elec- tro-mechanical Devices.” Peterson’s research earned him $500. “It’s always a great feeling when our stu- dents compete nationally and internationally,” said Supervisor of Charter Schools Susan Biehler. “Their advanced research and hard work paid off in more ways than one; we are all very proud of them.” The Intel International Science and En- gineering Fair is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition that provides an annual forum for more than 15,000 high school students from approximately 70 countries, regions and territories where they showcase their inde- pendent research and compete for monetary prizes. Duval County Public Schools operates 190 schools and serves approximately 125,000 students. The school district is committed to providing high quality educational opportunities that will inspire all students to acquire and use the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global economy and culturally diverse world. JUNE 02, 2012 THE STAR C&J 1 CrimeCrime andand JusticeJustice A Publication of the Florida Star and Georgia Star

As an African - American newspaper, we basically report on offenses committed by African - Americans. Please note that in our observations, weekly reports show that African - Americans DO NOT commit the largest percentage of criminal offenses in this area. Two Men Kill Truck Driver During Drug Transaction Raid Leads to Drug Charges

Police arrested two men who were said to have killed a Two men who were said to be step-brothers were truck driver in a drug transaction. arrested after a raid. Police say Amato Scott, 24, and Dexter Allen Bridges, Police had a warrant out for Jarmorey Canty, 23, 22, drove to a place to meet with Mario Marc Smith, 26, to and his step-brother, Alexander Clark, 18, on suspicion conduct a drug transaction involving large amounts of mari- of “preparing for street-level narcotics dealing.” Police juana. Police say the amount of marijuana to be sold was originally went to the residence for a domestic-related seven pounds. During this meeting, Smith was shot. Scott call, but an officer smelled marijuana as Clark opened and Bridges stole the marijuana and took it back to Georgia, Jarmorey Canty the door. where they came from. Police spotted the marijuana and when asked, Amato Scott Smith was shot in the head and found lying in the park- Clark said he was just at home watching a basketball ing lot. He died the next day. Police say Smith was a truck game and didn’t see any marijuana. Police found mari- driver and was known to transport large amounts of mari- juana “blunts” in front of the couch and found pieces of juana across the state line. This was not the first time he had marijuana in different locations of the house. They also interacted with Scott and Bridges. found 10 pounds of pot, an ounce of cocaine, empty bag Police received tips from another man, who was involved packages, and digital scales. Police say the amount of in the drug deal, of the two men and located them. Both con- Alexander Clark drugs were worth up to $25,000. fessed to the shooting, but both kept blaming the other as Clark and Canty was arrested on felony charges including posses- the shooter. Dexter Bridges sion of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of more than 20 grams of After much interviewing, both men were arrested. Scott was charged marijuana, cocaine trafficking and possession of cocaine. with murder and Bridges was charged with third-degree murder.

Suspicious Van Seen Pulling Two Jet Skis and Trailer With Lights Out

A man was arrested after his failed attempt to success- fully steal two jet skis and a trailer. Police received a call from a woman who reported that her two jet skis and trailer were missing, which valued at $15,000. A deputy remembered the night before, a witness reporting suspicious older blue van driving with lights out about midnight pulling a trailer with two jet skis. The witness was said to have gotten into his car to follow the van. The Tommy Richardson witness was trying to get the license number, but later was confronted by the driver who got out of the van. The witness told him he was getting his license to number to give to police. The driver ran to his van and drove off. Tommy Gene Richardson was arrested on two felony counts of grand theft of a motor vehicle on no bond. He was also charged with violation of pro- bation on a previous charge of dealing in stolen property. This is his third book- ing. JUNE 02, 2012 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. 4 Men Arrested for Burglary After High-Speed Chase Your Safety Four men suspected of burglary were arrested after high-speed chase. Signs of Sexual Molestation in Children At about 12:35 p.m., a deputy noticed a black Ford car with very dark Parents, grandparents, and guardians should be aware of the signs noted below tinted windows. He attempted a traffic that could indicate your child has been sexually exploited. You should note that stop, but the driver did not comply and some of these behaviors may have other explanations, but it is important to help sped off. The four men in the car later your child no matter what the cause of these symptoms or behaviors. Resources got out of the car in front of a Wendy’s and help can be obtained through school systems, law enforcement, and child pro- tection agencies. restaurant and ran off in separate direc- Desmond Dickson tions. • Changes in behavior, extreme mood swings, withdrawal, fearfulness, and exces- 20-year-old Desmond Daniel sive crying Dickson and 19-year-old Jasen • Bed-wetting, nightmares, fear of going to bed, or other sleep disturbances Francois were found hiding inside the • Acting out inappropriate sexual activity or showing an unusual interest in sexu- Wendy’s. Kenneth Bernard Jones, 24, al matters was found in the storage room inside a • A sudden acting out of feelings or aggressive or rebellious behavior Holiday Inn hotel nearby. Tyrone Tyler • Regression to infantile behavior; clinging Wright Jr., 20, was found in the parking • School or behavioral problems lot of a nearby Cracker Barrel, accord- • Changes in toilet-training habits ing to reports. • A fear of certain places, people, or activities All four men were arrested. As • Bruises, rashes, cuts, limping, multiple or poorly explained injuries Jasen Francois Francois got out of the patrol vehicle, a • Pain, itching, bleeding, fluid, or rawness in the private areas deputy spotted jewelry on the seat where he had been sitting. The esimat- What to do ed value of the jewelry was said to be around $2,000. According to reports, • Take the time to talk to your children. Encourage open communication and learn how to be an active listener. someone had reported a burglary the • Notice when someone shows one or all of your children a great deal of attention day before involving jewelry. She later or begins giving them gifts. identified the jewelry as belonging to • Teach your children that they have the right to say no to any unwelcome, uncom- her. Some of the jewelry were said to fortable, or confusing touch or actions by others. Teach them to immediately tell have not been from the same burglary you or another trusted adult if this happens. Reassure them that you're there to Kenneth Jones and police are investigating to deter- help and it is okay to tell you anything. mine whether the suspects were • If your children do confide problems to you, strive to remain calm, noncritical, involved in other burglaries. and nonjudgmental. Listen compassionately to their concerns, and work with According to reports, the victim them to get the help they need to resolve the problem. had interrupted the four men who were • Be sure to screen babysitters and caregivers. Many states now have a public reg- burglarizing her home. As they tried to istry that allows parents to check out individuals for prior criminal records and sex get away she tried chasing after offenders. Check references with other families who have used the caregiver or them. She also provided the police a babysitter. Once you have chosen the caregiver, drop in unexpectedly to see how description of them. your children are doing. Ask your children how the experience with the caregiver Francois, Dickson, and Jones was, and carefully listen to the response. were charged with burglary and grand • Provide oversight and supervision of your children's computer use. Know who Tyrone Wright theft. Wright was charged with burgla- they're communicating with online and where they may have access to comput- ry, grand theft and violation of probation. He was on probation ers. Establish rules and guidelines for computer use for your children. for armed burglary. Francois and Dickson were each held on • Be involved in your children's activities. As an active participant, you'll have a $200,000 bond. Jones and Wright were being held without better opportunity to observe how the adults in charge interact with your children. bond for violation of probation charges. Lastly, always remember a child can never consent JUNE 02, 2012 THE STAR C&J 3 BizarreBizarre CrimesCrimes who, what, when...huh?

Woman Attacks Patient in Wheelchair Man Tries to Escape with Golf Cart from Nudist Resort After Burglary A woman was arrested after she attacked and spit on A man was arrested after going on a crime spree a patient in a wheelchair in front of a hospital emer- then breaking into a nudist resort, where he stole a golf gency room. cart to escape. The victim was just coming out of the hospital in a According to reports, Milton J. Hodges Jr., 20, said wheelchair after a knee surgery and was assisted by a he was at Lowe’s to look for mango and banana trees, but he confronted a clerk by holding scissors against family member. As they were heading to the car parked his neck. He then ran across the street as clerks and in front of the entrance, 32-year-old Sharmaine Richard- customers chased after him. Sharmaine son pulled up from behind and started honking the horn. Hodges ended up breaking into a nudist resort and Richardson She started acting very hostile and got out to tell the vic- Milton Hodges pulling out a large knife which he used to threaten a se- tim that her mother was in a medical emergency and that she had to move. curity guard before carjacking a golf cart. It wasn’t hard for police to spot Hodges as he was one of the very few that was clothed. The victim got out of the wheelchair and offered it to Richardson Hodges was arrested and is being held without bail. telling her that her mother could use it. Instead, Richardson swung at her Police say Hodges had his first felony charge at 8 years old in sec- and missed. She then spit on her and hit her in the chest and got back into ond grade for battery on a school employee. He was kicking a teacher and her car. Richardson then drove off also threatened that he would kick her in the face. When he was 18 he spent 28 months in prison for armed robbery With the help of witnesses and camera footage, police were able to and severely beating a victim with a can of Pepsi. arrest Richardson who was arrested and charged with violation of probation Records also show that Hodges’ father had been in jail multiple and battery. She was released on $1,500 bond. times in prison for armed robbery and drug convictions. Other Unusual Crimes Across the Nation

Victim Loses Gun in Robbery Woman Killed by Ex-Boyfriend At Her Daughter’s Graduation Minneapolis, MN- The victim, an adult male, was walking home when Phoenix, AZ- 33-year-old Takesha Barnes was at her daughter’s 8th a male walking the other way suddenly slammed the victim into a parked grade graduation ceremony. She was said to have been in fear for car without warning. This injured the victim’s arm and he was unable to her safety as she had just filed an order of protection against Thomas defend himself. As the suspect searched the victim he located and re- Moton, 38, that week. When she left the graduation to go to her car, moved the injured victim’s pistol and put it to the victim’s head de- she asked the school security guard to escort her and told him why. The guard spot- manding the rest of the victim’s valuables. Responding to the victim’s 911 call officers ted Moton hiding and Barnes told him that he was her ex-boyfriend. Moton was observed a male matching the description of the suspect walking near the crime scene. then told by the guard to get into her car and lock it. Moton was then seen pulling When the suspect saw the officers he tried to hide but was found by officers and arrested. out a handgun and the security guard ran for cover and yelled at Barnes to escape, Police later found out that Willie Merriweather, 34, was a convicted felon with numerous but she was too late. Moton began firing multiple times hitting Barnes. She was aliases. He was charged with aggravated robbery in the first degree. taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. Moton was arrested for first- Shoplifter Fights Employees Over Stolen Beer and Food degree murder, illegally discharging a firearm, and misconduct involving weapons. A costumer at a store told employees that 26-year-old Lonneshia Shafaye Reports say they had children together. Appling was sneaking items into a bag. Appling tried to leave the store 81-Year-Old Woman Back in Jail for Selling Drugs but was confronted by employees who tried to stop her from leaving. Appling reacted by punching one of them in the face and using her pep- Prichard, AL- The SWAT team had kicked down the door of 81- perspray on the other employees before fleeing the store. An officer that year-old Ola Mae Robinson’s home. Police believe the elderly was nearby the store came, but choked as soon as he entered as the air was heavy with pep- woman to be selling drugs out of her home. According to records, per spray. The officer was given the description of a large black woman wearing a purple she has been arrested dating back since 1988. She was arrested last dress. She was found yelling at employees behind the store and was arrested. Several cans June for selling crack cocaine and also last September for drug charges. They found of beer was found as well as vegetable oil, five packs of cheese, five packs of bacon, and out that she was dealing in pills. They found prescription drugs, including morphine. two packs of chicken wings. She was charged with felony theft by shoplifting as she has Her community is said to have problems with drugs and that a lot of drug traffick- had many previous shoplifting convictions. ing seemed to be coming out of her house. She is being held on $7,500 bond. JUNE 02, 2012 THE STAR C&J 4 CriminalCriminal Line-UpLine-Up MISSING CHILDREN

Name: Vintrice Patricia Name: Ashley Anderson Name: Alexus L. Lucas Name: Jabrea Mobley Name: Ozziana Lurese Nicole Rogers Age: 16 Age: 17 Age:17 Smith Age: 17 Weight: 240 lbs Weight: 130 lbs Weight: 145 lbs Age: 16 Weight: 130 lbs Last seen: 5/12/12 Last seen: 3/16/12 Last seen: 5/07/12 Weight: 200 lbs Last seen: 5/04/12 Last seen: 5/04/12 ON THE LOOKOUT Police Impersonator

A female driver that reported that a black colored sedan followed her vehicle. The woman was driv- ing the vehicle with her two small children. She told deputies that the black vehicle activated what appeared to be white strobe lights and she stopped. She said the male driver of the vehicle approached her, wearing black pants and a black shirt with shield type patches outlined in silver on the arms, and a logo on the front (chest area). The woman told deputies that the man was wearing a gunbelt, but he did not have a gun in the holster. The suspect told the woman he stopped her for speeding. During their dialogue, the suspect saw something on the floorboard of the vehicle. He asked the woman about it and she told him it was a knife set, at which point the suspect told her he had to take it due to “child endangerment.” The victim said the suspect went back to his vehicle and she immediately left.

She provided deputies with a detailed description of the suspect, stating he was a white male in his mid to late 20's, with brown hair, blue eyes, no tattoos or facial hair. She said he was approximate- ly 5’7”- 5’9”, 210-225 lbs,

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