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This is brought to you for free and open access by the The Weekly Challenger at Scholar Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Newspaper collection by an authorized administrator of Scholar Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Presort Std U.S. Postage PAID Permit #2271 St. Petersburg, FL OPINION COMMUNITY COMMUNITY SPORTS Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. on Black Land Loss Increasing 2 Spotlight is on Susie Givens Malone 3 Colonel John Lazarus Smith 5 Bucs Get Another Loss At Wembley, Falling To Bears 8 50¢

We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Dunedin • Safety Harbor VOLUME 44 NUMBER 9 OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 2, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Community Honors Lillie McGarrah Breast Cancer Awareness: One Of Many Courageous Survivors SPECIAL TO THE CHALLENGER

ST. PETERSBURG - Cheryl Clinton, one of many courageous survivors of breast cancer was diagnosed in June 2007 at the age of 31. Cheryl’s journey started when she felt a small lump while her monthly breast self-exam. “I made an appoint- ment with my gynecologist and was told the lump was probably a Cyst,” Clinton expressed. She was also told that cysts are Lillie McGarrah common in young African- American women and can grow in size. Uncomfortable with the BY EMMA C. CAVIN P inellas School Board answer, she asked for a test for SPECIAL TO THE educator/administrator and precautionary measures. She CHALLENGER founder and executive director was given a referral for an ultra- of the Bridging the Gap organ- sound and later the ultrasound LARGO - Oct. 13 was the ization (BTAG), recently technician confirmed that the day various community organ- thought about the importance From left to right, Survivors Elsa Wehrenberg, Addie Wells, Cheryl Clinton, lump was a cyst. Leslie Henry, Myrtle Coley and Supporter, Cherrye Baker izations came together to of McGarrah service to the Clinton monitored the lump honor a lady they have loved community. His thought that very closely and soon felt a slight community volunteer and the No matter who you are, place in his heart for celebrating and respected for a very long someone should do something change in the lump. She again, representative for Sistahs there’s a place for you at Relay. survivors and remembering time. Every one in the area to show her that she is appreci- went to her gynecologist, was Surviving Breast Cancer, a local Your reasons for walking in those who have lost the fight,” knows about her kind nature, ated led him to spearhead a told that cysts grow in size and community support organization Relay For Life are as unique and she concluded. and her firm but loving program to honor McGarrah, she should not worry. Extremely in St. Petersburg. special as the story that Sistahs Surviving Breast guidance. She has rendered the current president of the concerned, she requested another Sistahs Surviving Breast motivates you. Relay For Life is Cancer showed up in great service to the children and BTAG Advisory Board. ultrasound and additional Cancer was formed by an opportunity to not only honor numbers and showed off their families in the Largo- Feazell invited Crime Watch, testing. Once again, the gynecol- Jacqueline Y. Brown as a faith cancer survivors and remember ingeniously designed hot pink or Ridgecrest area for more than the Greater Ridgecrest Area ogist gave her a referral for an based support group. Brown’s people we have lost, but also to multi-colored, eye-catching bras. fifty years. And retirements Youth Development Initiative ultrasound. She visited the same main goal for forming the group raise funds and awareness to Among the people who played from her job as a school (GRAYDI), Friends of radiologist, but a different tech- was to decrease the death rate help save lives. key roles in getting this event to principal did not still her Ridgecrest, her sorority sisters nician. During this visit, the tech- and increase the survival gap in “As plans are being made for come to fruition were Nina actions or daunt her efforts. in the Sigma Gamma Rho nician did an ultrasound, African-American and other the 2012 Relay for Life activities Ionata, the community represen- All over Pinellas County, Sorority, Inc, other Greek followed by a mammogram, and minority communities through in South St. Petersburg, we tative for American Cancer Lillie McGarrah is seen as a –letter and community organi- later a biopsy. The biopsy breast health awareness and pause a moment to pay tribute to Society; Leila Wilson, volunteer pillar of the community. zations, family members and concluded that she had stage I education. Sistahs Surviving breast cancer survivors in the chair; and Otis Birdsong, Former Whatever the need within her friends. breast cancer. Breast Cancer is actively area,” Leila Wilson said. NBAALL STAR. community, she has been and McGarrah was scheduled Over the next three years, involved in the Relay for Life. “Relay for Life is The The bras were decorated by continues to be right in the to attend a BTAG meeting, so she had a lumpectomy, chemoth- Relay For Life of St. American Cancer Society’s the ladies who attended the middle … making decisions, it was easy to get her to the erphy, and eight breast recon- Petersburg will take place on Signature Event. State finding help, taking care of struction surgeries. April 27, 2012 at St. Petersburg Representative Darryl Rouson, needs. MCGARRAH LIFE Today, Cheryl is an active High School. Honorary Sponsor, has a special James Feazell, a retired continued on pg. 3 continued on pg. 3 Senator Arthenia Joyner Applauds Drug Testing Injunction Community News...... 3-6 Criticizes use by Attorney General of biased and flawed report to defend state’s position

Black History ...... 6 TALLAHASSEE - Senate credible documentation to tionality of the new law. Democratic Leader Pro Tem bolster the perception that poor To defend the state’s case, Health & Family...... 7 Arthenia Joyner (D-Tampa) on Floridians are more likely to use the Attorney General submitted Monday hailed the issuance of a drugs is like inventing a evidence which included a Sports ...... 8 temporary federal court injunc- supposed cure for a disease and flawed report authored by a tion against mandatory drug then relying on your brother’s controversial ally of the State & National ...... 9 testing for needy families promises that it’s safe for governor. Church Directory ...... 10, 11 seeking emergency government everyone. The fix is in.” The report was written by help. And she called on At the crux of the court Tarren Bragdon, CEO and Church News...... 11 Republican Governor Rick challenge is legislation president of a Naples-based Scott and Republican Attorney supported by the Republican- right wing think tank recently General Pam Bondi to come controlled Legislature and launched to promote an ultra VISIT clean on numbers and conclu- signed earlier this year by conservative agenda. Both sions manufactured by a close Governor Scott, requiring every Bragdon and Governor Scott The Weekly ally of the governor, used to applicant for modest cash have a long standing relation- defend the controversial testing benefits under Temporary ship stemming from their past Challenger law. Assistance for Needy Families attempts to defeat the Senator Arthenia Joyner ONLINE “I’m glad the judge saw (TANF) to submit to a drug test. President’s national health care through the smoke and A Navy veteran and single reform initiative. TESTING www.TheWeeklyChallengerNewspaper.com mirrors,” Sen. Joyner said. father who refused to submit to Bragdon’s assertions that “Submitting this bogus report as the test challenged the constitu- first-time TANF applicants are continued on pg. 9

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Black Land Loss Increasing THE BLACK PRESS believes that America can best lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords to BY DR. to reaction to cynicism and now that are sold for less than one-tenth in a big city or a small town, the every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his human BENJAMIN F. even an emerging sense of hope- of the real value because family questions about land ownership and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no man... the CHAVIS, JR. lessness. members for various reasons and the economic development of Black Press strives to help every man in the firm belief NNPA I do not believe black people in decided to let the family property the black community are most that all men are hurt as long as anyone is held back. COLUMNIST the United States, in the Caribbean, become the ward of the state or urgent and important. The black South America, or in Africa can county. church and other institutions that An old African proverb is "A afford to be casual or hopeless on But beyond the sheer monetary serve our communities should put people without their land will be a the global issue of land loss by value of black-owned land across a special emphasis on this issue. people without a future." Way black people. No one seems to America are the tremendous The establishment of local “land before the current housing remember years ago that the World potential health-related and self- banks” and other cooperative mortgage crisis that disproportion- Bank and the International determination benefits for the use efforts to pool the resource ately has negatively impacted Monetary Fund (IMF) helped to of this land. So many of the potential of our communities black Americans, there had been a initially destabilize Zimbabwe diseases and serious health should be given a priority. The 20-year steady pace of land loss in because they disagreed with problems that African-Americans latest U.S consumer spending the majority of black communities President Robert Mugabe giving face today are a direct result of not reports black American spending across the United States. Now native Africans millions of acres of eating healthy food properly. continues to increase annually. today with the additional persist- their land back that had been stolen When the majority of black people According to recent research by The Weekly Challenger ence of high unemployment for by Rhodesian farmers and busi- in the past lived on our own farms the Nielsen Company, black African-Americans, there is a cor- nessmen. All human life is or in communities where there was American buying power by the is distributed responding destabilizing increase valuable. We live in a world that too a multitude of organic gardens, the year 2015 will reach in excess of in the following cities: in the daily rate of black land loss often seeks to triage the value of overall health condition of our $1.1 trillion. Wow, we are throughout the nation. black life. But, we should never people was much better. The fun- becoming trillion dollar spenders, St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Largo No one seems to know the engage in self-destruction or self- damental striving for self-determi- yet losing more and more land. exact statistics on this issue, but in devaluation! Black owned land is nation and freedom is to be able to We will not be able to create more Tarpon Springs • Dunedin • Safety Harbor nearly all reliable reports, in par- of no less value. feed yourself, shelter yourself, and wealth for generations to come, if ticular from states where African- Thus, we hope that after you empower yourself economically we do not change our spending Americans are over 30 percent of read these words, you will survey from the bounty and produce of habits. What are we spending more the population, more than 10,000 the land that your family now your own land and labor. Freedom on? Appreciating assets or depreci- The Weekly Challenger acres of land per day is now being owns and make sure that the taxes is inconsistent with being ating assets? If properly done, land lost. The reason why I am raising are paid because thousands of dependent on others to do for you purchases can be a wise appreciat- Published weekly on Thursdays by this phenomenon is because too acres of are lost daily because what God wants you to do for ing investment. We owe it to our The Weekly Challenger often when we face a challenge for abandonment or tax delinquency. yourself. ancestors not to lose all that they 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. a long period of time, the sheer It is unfortunate that some of us do Today there is a gradual worked and suffered so much for St. Petersburg, FL 33705 magnitude of the problem not even know the value of the reverse migration of black in the past. Let’s turn our land (727) 896-2922 becomes understated and misun- land we live on or have inherited Americans from the northeast and losses into gains by reversing this derstood. During the last 20 years, from our fore parents. It is so sad midwest back to the southeast. awful trend. 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NNPA Rick Perry’s coverage was rated Republican attacks are responsible cheer President Barack Obama’s If you have not received your paper COLUMNIST positive and 20 percent considered for much of President Obama’s announcement that Osama bin during delivery, phone (727) 896-2922 negative. negative coverage, according to Laden, the world’s most wanted News media Every Republican candidate the study. man, had been killed by U.S. DEADLINES coverage of President Obama is still in the race except Newt “In many stories, Obama was forces after a decade long All news items, advertising copy and related art much more negative than stories Gingrich had favorable coverage the target of not only the whole manhunt. The outcome could not submitted for publication on Thursday must be about each of his Republican chal- at least double that of President roster of GOP presidential con- have come at a better time for at the office of The Weekly Challenger lengers, netting him almost four Obama. In the cases of Michele tenders. He was also being criti- Obama, sagging in the poll as he no later than 4 p.m. Monday negative stories for every positive Bachman and Herman Cain, it was cized in often harsh terms by embarks on his re-election one. triple the positive coverage of Republicans in Congress,” the campaign.” COLUMNIST’S DISCLAIMER That’s the conclusion of an Obama and nearly triple for study found. “Added to that, The news of bin Laden’s death The views expressed by The Challenger extensive study by the Pew Republican front-runner Mitt members of his own party began was almost buried. columnists/advice columnists do not Research Center’s Project for Romney. criticizing him on both policy and The story could have also been necessarily reflect the views of Excellence in Journalism. Only Gingrich had a higher strategy grounds, particularly as presented this way: The Weekly Challenger. By publishing According to the report, titled percentage of negative coverage his poll numbers fell. And for “Despite former President such columns, The Challenger is not “The Media Primary,” Texas Gov. than Obama with 35 percent, just much of this period, the George W. Bush’s promise to advocating the following of any advice Rick Perry received the most one percentage point higher than president’s coverage reflected the capture Osama bin Laden ‘dead or or suggestion expressed. coverage and was subject to the the president. However, biggest problem on his watch – a alive,’ it was his successor who most favorable coverage until Gingrich’s favorable coverage continual flow of bad news about delivered on that promise in grand SUBMISSIONS POLICY several weeks ago, when he was stood at 15 percent, six points the U.S. economy.” fashion, prompting thousands of Submissions to The Weekly Challenger may overtaken in that category by higher than Obama’s. Even the killing of Osama bin U.S. citizens to take to the streets be edited for reasons of space, clarity or for Herman Cain. Interestingly, although Perry Laden did not reverse the in noisy celebration.” considerations of liability. All submissions become “One man running for did not enter the race until August president’s poll numbers. Another option: “President the sole property of The Weekly Challenger. president has suffered the most – three months after the study “One reason is that many of Obama, who had his foreign The Weekly Challenger reserves the right to run unrelenting negative treatment of began – he received more the references to his [Obama’s] policy credentials questioned all or part of any submission at a later time. role in the hunt for bin Laden were repeatedly during the 2008 presi- all, the study found: Barack coverage than any other candidate. Some submissions may take precedence due to Obama. Though covered largely Moreover, even after poor per- matched by skepticism that he dential campaign, delivered on a timeliness or newsworthiness. as president rather than a formances in the Republican pres- would receive any long term campaign pledge to kill Osama bin Volume 44 • Number 9 candidate, negative assessments of idential debates, he received the political benefit from it. Another Laden if ever presented the oppor- Published Thursday, October 27, 2011 Obama have outweighed positive most flattering coverage over the was that bin Laden news was tunity, a surprise action that led to 12 pages • 1 section by a ratio of almost 4-1,” the period studied – 32 percent tempered with news about the impromptu celebrations across the report stated. “Those assessments positive, 20 percent negative and nation’s economy.” United States.” The Weekly Challenger of the president have also been the remainder neutral. And that is the problem. 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Suite F, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 9 percent was positive and 34 negative coverage than in recent prices, stubbornly high unemploy- THE WEEKLYCHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Community Food Walk Provides Source Of Community Spotlight Relief And Rehabilitation By Emma Cavin • Special to the Challenger ST. PETERSBURG– provide the bagged lunches. Community members can Restoration and relief are just a The Community Food support this initiative by footstep away for many of St. Walk initiative is a part of the walking with us and/or Susie Givens Malone Petersburg’s homeless. On Life Restoration Center’s donating toward the mission. Mother,Usher,Cafeteria/Bus Monitor,School Maintenance Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. mission to offer rehabilitation C rafted around the to 2 p.m., New Life Baptist and sustainability to the personal and collective crises of There are three things that are especially Church and their Life homeless and the at-risk our surrounding community, important to Susie Givens Malone: her Restoration Center is hosting a community. Community Food Life Restoration Center replen- church, her family, and her job. First, she likes Community Food Walk and is Walk participants will start at ishes and strengthens the to think about her relationship with God and giving away bagged lunches 3900 5th Avenue North and community by re-energizing the members of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, the and personal items while will be divided into three and restructuring individual and church she attends. According to Malone, “I creating avenues of rehabilita- groups: Group Awill include family growth. Life Restoration was raised up in church, and in the Sunday tion and personal sustainability disabled or handicapped indi- Center’s programs support, School classes, I learned a lot about the princi- for many who so desperately viduals who will maintain 5th strengthen, and motivate ples taught in the Bible. Mother thought that I need assistance. Pastor Avenue North between 39th the less fortunate through needed a lot of time in prayer and Bible study Anthony Hoston’s desire is Street North and 37th Street family and personal counsel, in order to keep me from learning evil ways. to “be a comfort to homeless North; Group B will walk meals for the homeless and She wanted to make sure that I did not get into and at-risk individuals [while north down 39th Street North; hungry, post-prison rehabilita- any kind of trouble. As a little girl, I was often giving them] vital tools to Group C will walk north down tion services, relationship- punished for mischief, and my mother wanted restore their self-worth and 37th Street North. Groups B & building, education, and to have me involved in good, positive things. personal sustainability.” C will unite near 9th Avenue spiritual awareness, all while Church and school were as positive as we Members of the community North at The St. Petersburg providing a local facility that is could get at that time. Therefore, we attended and local organizations are Library and the lake where a hub for safety, shelter and church every weekend and many times during invited to meet at 3900 5th many of the area’s homeless peace of mind. the week. Before I got to junior high school, I Avenue North, and walk the associate. The goal of the For more information had started making changes in my behavior.” community as liaisons to Community Food Walk is to about New Life Baptist “I am not at church as much these days as support homeless and at-risk create personal connections Church and the Life I was as a child, but I have been singing in the one of my options, so I had to do a good job. individuals and families. New and develop a road to sustain- Restoration Center, visit choir and serving as an usher. Like my mother, Plus, we were told to give our best and the best Life Baptist Church and the ability for homeless and at-risk www.NewLifeFlorida.com or I took my children to church when they were would come back to us. I know that I have to Life Restoration Center will families and individuals. call 727-342-0229. growing up also. Actually, I have tried to have work, so I do the best that I can. I like to have the same kind of loving relationship with my people pleased with the quality of my work.” children and other members of my family like Malone has worked in some capacity within LIFE the one I had with my mother,” said Malone. the schools since she graduated from Gibbs continued from This mother of three gets great pleasure out of High School back in the seventies. She has front page backyard barbeques and picnics in the park. worked either in the cafeteria, on the bus, in Her family is small, and they like to get the classroom, or in maintenance. She has event. Walter Kyles, event together quite often. Shopping, taking in a always liked being around the children. sponsor and owner of Kyle’s movie, or eating out with her grandchildren “Whenever I get the opportunity to talk with Kwik Bail Bonds, Inc., are activities that also bring much joy. any of the children, I tell them to behave, stay encouraged the participants “Sometimes, I take the bus and ride around the in school, and learn as much as they can. They by donning a bright pink bra city or all the way up to Tarpon Springs to see may not always like what the teacher says, but himself. For information on how our county is growing or to shop at a it is best to listen and learn, noted Malone. Sistahs Surviving Breast different place. New neighborhoods and When asked what she would do if she had Cancer, please contact: shopping centers are being built every day. If the money and the time to go somewhere Cheryl Clinton - Volunteer you don’t ride around to see it, you could get special, Malone related that she wants to go to Representative and Survivor lost in this county,” Malone related. Hawaii and to the Bahamas. Over the years, - at 727-692-6477. The When it comes to her work, Malone is she has only had time to visit with family event took place at the seen as a workaholic. Whatever she does or members in St. Petersburg and in Georgia. Venue on Ulmerton Road. wherever she works is a source of pride for Born in Mercy Hospital, here in St. Walter Kyles, left, with Carolyn Macon her. Says Malone, “When I was growing up, I Petersburg, Malone is the daughter of the late was told to that I should, ‘do my work well or Floyd and Willie Mae Dykes Malone. She has not at all.’ Not doing the work was really not two sisters and a brother.

MCGARRAH Shiloh Missionary Baptist Whitlock made the presentation Church gave the invocation, for Sigma Gamma Rho. continued from front page followed by the occasion, given Adopted son, John Marina place, on time and full of good by Freddie M. Robinson. expressed his feelings about ideas. Naturally, she was Special presentations were their special relationship when overcome with emotion when made by a number of organiza- he made a presentation from the she realized the real purpose of tions and friends. Tasker Beal family. Then, Karlia Baldwin the “meeting.” Before long, represented Friends of presented McGarrah with a full however, she was enjoying the Ridgecrest; Wanda McCawthan bouquet of red roses, a special program and her role as the represented Crime Watch; and gift from Solomon Stevens, reigning queen for the day. The Michelle Wilson represented who was unable to attend. Master of Ceremonies was GRAYDI. BTAG was repre- Closing remarks were made by Edward Baldwin, a longtime sented by Gwen Feazell; who McGarrah and James Feazell. friend and colleague. Pastor presented a plaque from the Rev. McClendon said the Otis Birdsong, center, stands with supporters Willie D. McClendon, pastor of organization and Dorthy closing prayer. 4 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 COMMUNITY NEWS Family And Friends St. Anthony’s Hospital Celebrate With Cindy Rich Invites Community BY EMMA C. CAVIN St. Petersburg, her sisters and dancing with their mother, who sister in-law from other cities and is still able to keep up with them To Stroke Health Fair ST. PETERSBURG - It was a all of her children and grandchil- on the dance floor. Even Rich’s ST. PETERSBURG – With St. Anthony’s Hospital will 10:30 a.m. profoundly moving moment dren to enjoy a home-cooked feast sister-in-law, Erma Cooper, did stroke being the third leading host a free community stroke Physician Seminars: when Lucinda “Cindy” Rich of their mother’s favorite dishes. not allow her wheelchair to cause of death behind heart and health fair on Friday, Nov. 4, 11 • Allan Weiss, MD, neurolo- walked into the auditorium of the An enormous birthday cake was confine her as she twirled and cancer diseases for Americans, St. a.m. – 2 p.m., at St. Anthony’s gist, will speak on The Medical Enoch Davis Community Center cut and served for dessert wheeled about in a wheel-chair, Anthony’s Hospital will host a Hospital Auditorium, 1200 Management of Stroke last Friday evening. She was G ifts and cards were dance with one of her young community stroke health fair to Seventh Ave. N., St. Petersburg. • Monica Emory, RD, regis- expecting to see one of her grand- presented, and letters from her nephews as her partner. All who educate on the seriousness of the Free health screenings include tered dietitian, speaks on The Role children on stage dancing or pastor and other well-wishers attended will have wonderful disease. A stroke occurs when a blood glucose and blood pressure, of Nutrition in Prevention and singing. Instead, she was greeted who were not able to attend memories for a long time. blood vessel that carries oxygen body mass index (BMI) and cho- Treatment of Stroke by a group of family members and were read. A slide show of Cindy Rich will have pleasant and nutrients to the brain is either lesterol. St. Anthony’s Hospital • Eugene Murphy, MD, friends who began singing, events from the past kept the memories of the party and of the blocked by a clot or bursts and part physicians and experts will vascular surgeon, speaks on The “Happy Birthday.” crowd entertained, but a solo, shopping spree she plans to of the brain cannot get the blood it provide a series of stroke-related Surgical Management of Stroke It was a shock, but a very “The Wind Beneath My enjoy this week as she uses all needs. According to the American seminars. Activities include To register for this free pleasant one. Daughters Sarah, Wings,” sung by Rich’s grand- of the gift cards she received at Stroke Association, about 795,000 cooking demonstrations, Sign community event or for more Sandra, and Jewell, wanted their daughter, Ashley was so the party. She smiled through- Americans each year suffer a new Chi-Do wellness demonstration, information, visit www.stantho- mother’s seventy-fifth birthday to beautiful that it brought chills to out the party, true evidence of or recurrent stroke and on average, chair massages and samples of nys.com/StrokeHealthFair or call be special. For that reason, they the listeners. After dinner, her enjoyment of the wonderful a stroke occurs every 40 seconds. healthy snacks. Doors open at 727-953-6993. had gathered friends from all over Rich’s three sons took turns evening planned for her.

CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG NOTICE OF POLLING PLACE CHANGE NOVEMBER 8, 2011 SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION Per Florida Statutes Chapter 101.71(2), following is a list of polling place change(s) for the November 8, 2011 City of St. Petersburg Special General Election:

PCT # FROM - NOVEMBER 3, 2009 TO - NOVEMBER 8, 2011 132, 133 St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club Coliseum & 142 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N. 535 4 Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL St. Petersburg, FL (North side of 4 Ave. N. - across from Shuffleboard Courts) 156 Shore Acres Recreation Center Lutheran Church of the Cross 4230 Shore Acres Blvd. NE 4545 Chancellor St. NE St. Petersburg, FL St. Petersburg, FL (Corner of Chancellor St. NE & Overlook Dr. NE) NAME CHANGE 137 Albright United Methodist Church Serenity United Methodist Church 2750 5 Ave. N. 2750 5 Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL St. Petersburg, FL (South side of 5 Ave. N. - east of 28 St. N.) Eva Andujar, City Clerk

CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG • NOTICE OF NON-PARTISAN SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION • NOVEMBER 8, 2011 Notice is hereby given that a Special General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, between the hours of 7 o’clock a.m. and 7 o’clock p.m. at the following polling places:

PCT.#POLLING PLACE & ADDRESS 121 Coquina Key Neighborhood 147 Woodlawn Presbyterian Church 183 Americana Cove 224 Childs Park Recreation Center 248 Clearview United Methodist Church Association, 3850 Pompano Dr. SE 2612 12 St. N. • Northwest corner 7201 1 St. NE 4301 13 Ave. S. • Northwest corner 4515 38 Ave. N. • Northwest corner 101* Pinellas Community Church East side of Pompano Dr. SE - of 12 St. N. & 26 Ave. N. East side of 1 St. NE & 72 Ave. NE of 43 St. S. & 13 Ave. S. of 38 Ave. N. & 45 St. N. 5501 31 St. S. • West side of 31 St. S. - south of 38 Ave. SE south of 54 Ave. S. 148 American Baptist Church of the 184* First Church of Christ, Scientist 226 Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 249* Palm Lake Christian Church 123* St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church Beatitudes, 2812 8 St. N. 6333 1 St. NE • East side of 1 St. NE - 505 35 St. S. • Southwest corner 5401 22 Ave N. • North side 102 Westminster Suncoast, 6909 ML King 3747 34 St. S. • Northwest corner West side of 8 St. N., between 28-29 approx. one block north of 62 Ave. N. of 35 St. S. & 5 Ave. S. of 22 Ave. N. - east of 58 St. N. St. S. • Enter from ML King St. S. - of 34 St. S. & 38 Ave. S. Ave. N. - park church rear between 69 Ave. S. & 70 Ave. S. 185* Americana Cove, 7201 1 St. NE 227 Fifth Avenue Church of Christ 250 Cornerstone Community Church 127 Campbell Park Recreation Center 149* Dwight H. Jones Neighborhood Center East side of 1 St. NE & 72 Ave. NE 4200 5 Ave. S. • Southeast corner 6745 38 Ave. N. 103* Lakewood United Methodist Church 601 14 St. S. • Between ML King St. S. 1035 Burlington Ave. N. of 5 Ave. S. & 43 St. S. North side of 38 Ave. N. – & 5995 ML King St. S. • From ML King & 16 St. S. - in Recreation Hall North side of Burlington Ave. N. - 186* St. James United Methodist Church between 66 St. N. & 71 St. N. 104* St. S. - east on 59 Ave. S. between 10 St. N. & 11 St. N. 845 87 Ave. N. • Northeast corner 228 Fifth Avenue Baptist Church 128 Mt. Zion AME Church of 87 Ave. N. & ML King St. N. 4901 5 Ave. N. • Northwest corner 251 St. Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church 105 Blessed Trinity Catholic Church 1045 16 St. S. • Northwest corner 155 St. Raphael's Catholic Church of 5 Ave. N. & 49 St. N. 3600 76 St. N. • West side of 76 St. N. - 1600 54 Ave. S. • Southwest corner of 16 St. S. & 12 Ave. S. 1376 Snell Isle Blvd. NE 187 Epiphany of Our Lord south of 38 Ave. N. of 54 Ave. S. & 16 St. S. - across West side of Snell Isle Blvd. NE - Ukrainian Catholic Church 229* St. Luke's United Methodist Church from Lakewood High School 129 Wildwood Recreation Center north of Shore Acres Bridge 434 90 Ave. N. • South side of 4444 5 Ave. N. 252 Walter P. Fuller Recreation Center & 1000 28 St. S. • East side of 28 St. S. 90 Ave. N. - west of 4 St. N. South side of 5 Ave. N. - 7891 26 Ave. N. • North side of 106 Pinellas Community Church 156* Lutheran Church of the Cross east of 49 St. N. 26 Ave. N. - in recreation center & 5501 31 St. S. • West side of 31 St. S. - 130* & 10 Ave. S. & 4545 Chancellor St. NE • Corner of 188 Pinewood Co-op, Inc. 107* south of 54 Ave. S. 131* Dwight H. Jones Neighborhood Center 157 Chancellor St. NE & Overlook Dr. NE & 10441 Gandy Blvd. • North side of 230* Florida National Guard Armory 253* Fifth Avenue Church of Christ 189* Gandy Blvd. - across from Derby Lane 4200 5 Ave. S. • Southeast corner 108* Blessed Trinity Catholic Church 1035 Burlington Ave. N. • North side 3601 38 Ave. S. • Northeast corner of Burlington Ave. N. - between 158* Northeast Presbyterian Church of 38 Ave. S. & 37 St. S. of 5 Ave. S. & 43 St. S. 1600 54 Ave. S. • Southwest corner of 190* First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg 54 Ave. S. & 16 St. S. 10 St. N. & 11 St. N. & 4400 Shore Acres Blvd. NE 159 West side of Shore Acres Blvd. NE - 1900 Gandy Blvd. 231 Pilgrim Congregational Church 257* Walter P. Fuller Recreation Center 109* Lake Maggiore Baptist Church 132* Coliseum, 535 4 Ave. N. between 40 Ave. NE & 46 Ave. NE - From Gandy Blvd. - take Frontage 6315 Central Ave. 7891 26 Ave. N. • North side of 4100 ML King St. S. • Southeast corner & North side of 4 Ave. N. - across from north of Shore Acres Recreation Center Rd. S. - go southwest to church North side of Central Ave. 26 Ave. N. - in recreation center of 40 Ave. S. & ML King St. S. 133* the Shuffleboard Courts between 63 St. N. & 64 St. N. 160* Sunken Gardens, 1825 4 St. N. 196* St. James United Methodist Church 401*# Pass-A-Grille Beach 110* Coquina Key Neighborhood 134* Campbell Park Recreation Center East side of 4 St. N. - south of 20 Ave. N. 845 87 Ave. N. • Northeast corner 232* Pasadena Community Church Community Church Association, 3850 Pompano Dr. SE 601 14 St. S. • Between ML King St. S. of 87 Ave. N. & ML King St. N. 227 70 St. S. • Southeast corner 107 16 Ave. • West side of Pass-A-Grille & 16 St. S. - in Recreation Hall 161* Faith Covenant Church of 70 St. S. & 2 Ave. S. Way between 16 Ave. & 17 Ave. East side of Pompano Dr. SE - 197* Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian south of 38 Ave. SE 150 62 Ave. NE • Southeast corner 135 Peterborough Apartments of 62 Ave. NE & 1 St. NE Catholic Church, 434 90 Ave. N. 233 Azalea Baptist Church 602* First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg 111 Lake Maggiore Baptist Church 440 4 Ave. N. • Southeast corner of South side of 90 Ave. N. - 7900 22 Ave. N. • Northwest corner 1900 Gandy Blvd. 4100 ML King St. S. • Southeast corner 4 Ave. N. & 5 St. N. - across from 162 Wesley United Methodist Church west of 4 St. N. of Country Club Rd. N. & 79 St. N. From Gandy Blvd. - take of 40 Ave. S. & ML King St. S. Sunshine Center 301 37 Ave. N. • Northwest corner of 37 - west of Azalea Middle School Frontage Rd. S. - go southwest to church Ave. N. & 3 St. N. - behind McDonalds 201* The Allegro at College Harbor 112* St. Petersburg Little Theatre 136 Dwight H. Jones Neighborhood Center 4600 54 Ave. S. • From 54 Ave. S. - 234* Pilgrim Congregational Church 4025 31 St. S. • West side of 31 St. S. - 1035 Burlington Ave. N. • North side 163 Faith Assembly take College Landings Blvd. S. - 6315 Central Ave. • North side of * Indicates Polling Place is Out of south of 38 Ave. S. of Burlington Ave. N. - between 3900 28 St. N. • Northwest corner turn right on Harbor Way S. - on left Central Ave. between 63 St. N. & 64 St. N. Precinct Boundaries 10 St. N. & 11 St. N. of 39 Ave. N. & 28 St. N. 113 Christ Gospel Church, 2512 22 Ave. S. 202* Florida National Guard Armory 235* St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church # Indicates No Registered Voters in South side of 22 Ave. S. - west of 137* Serenity United Methodist Church 165 Vietnamese Evangelical Church 3601 38 Ave. S. • Northeast corner 3747 34 St. S. • Northwest corner Precinct Sanderlin Elementary School 2750 5 Ave. N. • South side of 4344 21 St. N. • Southwest corner of 38 Ave. S. & 37 St. S. of 34 St. S. & 38 Ave. S. 5 Ave. N. - east of 28 St. N. of 21 St. N. & 44 Ave. N. in the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, 114 New Hope Baptist Church 203 Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church 236* Palm Lake Christian Church at which Non-Partisan Special 2120 19 St. S. • East side of 19 St. S. - 138* King of Peace Metropolitan Community 166, Roberts Recreation Center & 3455 26 Ave. S. • North side of 5401 22 Ave N. • North side General Election all electors north of 22 Ave. S. & Church, 3150 5 Ave. N. • South side of 167* 1246 50 Ave. N. • Southwest 204* 26 Ave. S. - west of 34 St. S. of 22 Ave. N. - east of 58 St. N. 139* 5 Ave. N. - west of 31 St. N. & 168* corner of 50 Ave. N. & 12 St. N. qualified to vote will be entitled 115 Lakeview Presbyterian Church 205* Prayer Tower Church of God In Christ 238 Trinity United Church of Christ to participate. 1310 22 Ave. S. • Southwest corner 140* Great Explorations the Childrens 169 Faith Covenant Church 1137 37 St. S. • Southwest corner 1150 49 St. N. • West side of of 22 Ave. S. & 13 St. S. Museum, 1925 4 St. N. • East side 150 62 Ave. NE. • Southeast of 37 St. S. & 11 Ave. S. 49 St. N. - north of 9 Ave. N. - The following is a certified list of of 4 St. N. - south of 20 Ave. N. corner of 62 Ave. NE & 1 St. NE parking on 12 Ave. N. those candidates duly nominated 215* Pasadena Community Church 116 Frank Pierce Recreation Center for office and which are to be voted 2000 7 St. S. • Between 18 Ave. S. 141 Westminster Presbyterian Church 170* Riviera United Methodist Church 227 70 St. S. • Southeast corner 239 Community Bible Baptist Church & 22 Ave. S. at 7 St. S. 126 11 Ave. NE • Southeast corner 175 62 Ave. N. • Northwest corner of 70 St. S. & 2 Ave. S. 3800 17 Ave. N. • Southwest corner on in said Special General Election: of 11 Ave. NE & 1 St. NE of 62 Ave. N. & 1 St. N. of 17 Ave. N. & 38 St. N. Councilmember from District No. 1 117 Bay Vista Center , 7000 4 St. S. 216* St. Luke's United Methodist Church for a four-year term: Charlie South side of 70 Ave. S. at 4 St. S. 142* Coliseum, 535 4 Ave. N. 171* Town Apartments North 4444 5 Ave. N. • South side of 5 Ave. N. 242* St. Vincent’s Episcopal Church North side of 4 Ave. N. - across 1900 61 Ave. N. South of 62 Ave. N. - - east of 49 St. N. 5441 9 Ave. N. • Northwest corner Gerdes, Robert A. “Bob” Kersteen; 118 St. Petersburg Religious Society of from the Shuffleboard Courts in recreation hall of 9 Ave. N. & 54 St. N. Councilmember from District No. 3 Friends , 130 19 Ave. SE. 219* Pass-A-Grille Beach Community for a four-year term: Bill Dudley, South side of 19 Ave. SE between 143* St. Bede's Episcopal Church 175*# Hope Lutheran Church Church, 107 16 Ave. 243* St. Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church Brent Hatley; Councilmember from 2500 16 St. N. • Southwest corner & 1801 62 Ave. N. • North side of West side of Pass-A-Grille Way 3600 76 St. N. • West side of 76 St. N. - 1 St. SE & Bay St. SE District No. 5 for a four-year term: of 16 St. N. & 26 Ave. N. 180 62 Ave. N. - across from Town Plaza between 16 Ave. & 17 Ave. south of 38 Ave. N. 119* Campbell Park Recreation Center Steve Kornell, New Election; and 601 14 St. S. • Between ML King St. S. 144* 30th Avenue Baptist Church 181* North Branch Library 220 Pasadena Community Church 244 Palm Lake Christian Church Councilmember from District No. 7 & 16 St. S. - in Recreation Hall & 3241 30 Ave. N. • North side of 861 70 Ave. N. • East side of ML King & 227 70 St. S. • Southeast corner 5401 22 Ave N. • North side of for a four-year term: Gershom 145* 30 Ave. N. - enter from 33 St. N. St. N. - next to fire station 221* of 70 St. S. & 2 Ave. S. 22 Ave. N. - east of 58 St. N. 120* St. Petersburg Religious Society of Faulkner, Wengay “Newt” Newton. Friends, 130 19 Ave. SE. 146 St. Bede's Episcopal Church 182 Willis S. Johns Recreation Center 222* Unity of St. Petersburg 245* St. Petersburg Community Church South side of 19 Ave. SE 2500 16 St. N. • Southwest corner 6635 ML King St. N. East side of ML & 6168 1 Ave. N. • Southeast corner & 4501 30 Ave. N. • Northwest corner Eva Andujar between 1 St. SE & Bay St. SE of 16 St. N. & 26 Ave. N. King St. N. - south of fire station 223* of 62 St. N. & 1 Ave. N. 247* of 30 Ave. N. & 45 St. N. City Clerk THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 5 COMMUNITY NEWS Colonel John Lazarus Smith CALENDAR SPECIAL TO THE military career, he served in presented him their Non- CHALLENGER many important positions in the lawyer Medal of Honor. U.S. Army, including that of During this period, he also OF EVENTS TAMPA - Colonel John Multinational Force and found time to study for his first Courtesy of Lazarus Smith, born in Tampa, Observer Liaison Officer in Master’s Degree. Florida to Dr. Walter L Smith Cairo, Egypt. He also served as In 2002 Colonel Smith and the late Mrs. Barbara Jean Company Commander and assumed command of the 2nd smith has retired from the Operations Team Chief for the Battalion of the 14th Infantry United States Army after thirty XVII Airborne Corps Regiment of the 10th Mountain years of service. Smith spent Emergency Deployment Division at Fort Drum, N.Y. his early years of life in Tampa Readiness Exercise Section. He would later lead this and attended Allen temple Additionally, he served as the Battalion through two Combat Friday through Sunday, Oct. 28 to 30 - Manhattan AME church. He developed Chief of the Joint Operations Tours in support of Operation Casino Live! 642 22nd Street South, Fri. Opening many friends in Tampa and was Strategy Branch in Yonsung, Iraqi Freedom. His final assign- Reception, Sat. Free outdoor street festival and open the grandson of Mr. And Mrs. Korea. ment was that of Chief of Staff house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sun. Gospel Brunch. A Rubin Reynolds and the God In 1990 Colonel Smith was of Division West of the First three-day weekend extravaganza being planned for the Grandson of Mr. and Mrs. L. N. assigned to Florida A&M Army at Fort Hood, Texas. Brown all of West Tampa University as an Assistant In addition to acquiring two grand reopening of the historic Manhattan Casino. All of Colonel Smith graduated Professor of Military Science. Masters Degrees, Col. Smith the events, with the exception of the Street festival and from Northside High School in While serving in this position graduated from the Command Open House, are ticketed events, and seating is limited. Atlanta, Georgia. He enrolled the Colonel also worked with a and General Staff College, the For more information visit www.manhattancasinolive.com in North Georgia College and large group of high school War College, Airborne School, Colonel John Lazarus Smith or call 727-487-1209. Proceeds from this event will benefit became a ROTC Scholarship young men who had been iden- Air Assault School, Ranger, the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African-American Museum and student. Following graduation tified as most likely to fail aca- Pathfinder and jumpmaster and numerous expeditionary the Royal Theater - Boys and Girls Clubs. in 1982, John married Teresa demically as well as in other Schools. Col. Smith has been awards. Clay of Dallas, Georgia who areas. Because of the outstand- a warded many medals, Colonel and Mrs. Smith are Saturday, Oct. 29 - Circus McGurkis - The Peoples' Fair, was a scholar-athlete and also ing performance of these young including two Bronze Star the parents of two children, graduated from North Georgia men under Colonel Smith’s Medals, Combat Infantryman’s Nicole and Jonathan. They Lake Vista Park, corner of 16th Street and 62nd Ave. S. 9 College. guidance and counsel the Badge, Defense Meritorious have one granddaughter, a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors, live entertainment, food, and During Colonel Smith’s Florida Bar Foundation medal, Master Parachute Badge Kaliyah. children's activities. Visit www.circusmcgurkis.org or call 727-239-5131. Moms-To-Be Are Pampered Saturday, Oct. 29 - Red Ribbon Family Funfest, Vinoy Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drug and alcohal prevention. A cel- SPECIAL TO THE needy by Hillsborough County. ebration to the commintment to a healthy, drug free CHALLENGER The event was designed give lifestyle. Educational seminars, arts and crafts, inflatables them a good start to parenting and kid’s activities. Operation PAR and the St. Petersburg TAMPA - Caregiver’s their newborns by showing a Healthy Start Federal Project continue making the Healthy Helping Hand, Inc. and Mom little kindness in their time of Family FunFest an exciting event every year. The Healthy Care held their “2nd Annual need. Day of Pampering for Moms to Many items for new born Start Federal Project will be providing FREE health screen- Be” Oct. 14, at Kingdom babies, girls and boys were ings during the event: blood pressure, cholesterol, Worship Center 1102-c East donated by several businesses glucose, hemoglobin/Iron and HIV. One of our featured Fowler Avenue in Tampa. from the Tampa Bay area, events is the Red Wagon Toddler Parade. Little ones from Caregiver’s Helping Hand, including Mom Care, Winn around the Tampa Bay area will be led around the parade Inc., Mom Care and extremely Dixie, Costco, Sweet Bay, Dr. route by a marching band along with some special guests. generous vendor support Stanley Kaplan, Project Linus produced a joyful “2ndAnnual (handmade crocheted Visit www.operationpar.org or call 727-545-7564. Day Of Pampering For Moms blankets), Tampa General’s 2nd Annual Day of Pampering for Moms To Be to Be” for some very grateful Doula Birth, Reach Up Inc., Sunday, Oct. 30 - Music Fest by the Bay. Courtyard by moms on October 14, 2011 at Bay Care, Alpha House of rattles, bottles, teething toys, profit here in the Bay Area for The Bay The Pier, 800 2nd Ave. N.E. 1 to 4 p.m. Every Kingdom Worship Center 1102- T ampa, USF Health strollers, mobiles, baby wipes, 10 years. For additional infor- Sunday The Pier hosts a new musical act for your listening c East Fowler Avenue in Tampa. Department, Positive Spin of lotion, shampoo, power, crib mation call Richedean Hills- pleasure at the Waterside Courtyard. Featuring local Moms and moms-to-be Florida, Molina Health Care, sheets, baby swings, baby Ackbar, Executive Director and bands and musicians from a four county area with Top 40, were treated with massages, and Healthy Start. Moms monitor, bottle warmer and Founder, at 813-431-1814 or email: Southern Rock, Classic Rock, Jazz and other types of food, gifts and training classes received newborn diapers, baby many other baby items. [email protected], for new parents. Our New bags, pacifiers, socks, blankets, Caregiver’s Helping Hand, www.chhincvolunteers.org music for your listening and/or dancing pleasure. For infor- Moms have been verified as hats, t-shirts, headbands, Inc. has been a registered non- mation visit www.stpetepier.com or call 727-821-6443.

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PAID ADVERTISING • PAID ADVERTISING • PAID ADVERTISING The Benefits Of Becoming A Foster BLACK HISTORY “Celebrating Our History Is An Everyday Thing” Or Adoptive Parent Are Countless Source: about.com Fifth in a Series Being a champion for a entire family; therefore, everyone in your home should child in foster care means, as be supportive of your decision. Joseph W.Hatchett their foster or adoptive parent, What Support is Available to Foster Parents? you help give them a much- When you take the steps necessary to become a returned to Florida, was In 1979, Hatchett resigned needed second chance and help foster parent and your home is licensed to start taking admitted to the Florida Bar, and his position a Florida Supreme Rev. Dr. Wayne G. shape their future. You don’t in foster children, you are NEVER alone. Every home began a private practice. Court Justice in order to step Thompson have to be perfect to be the is assigned an Eckerd Licensing Specialist who When Hatchett began his into another first. In that year perfect parent for a child in foster care. Our children provides ongoing support to the foster family. law practice, Jim Crow laws Hatchett became the first black don’t need perfection; they need the commitment There are two foster and adoptive parent associ- were still in effect in the state justice admitted to a federal and love a foster or adoptive family can provide. ations, one in Pinellas and one in Pasco, that provide and segregation in schools, court of appeals in the south Eckerd Community Alternatives believes there are advocacy, resources and support to the foster family; hotels, and other facilities was when he was appointed to the families out there for every child living in foster care plus, there is a Florida State Foster/Adoptive Parent the norm. Hatchett took a more U.S. Court of Appeals for the – we just need to find them. Families who under- Association and a National Foster Parent direct role in ending this. From 5th Circuit. When the 5th Circuit stand their strengths and limitations, and aren’t Association. Other foster parents can be a huge Joseph Hatchett was born in 1960 to 1966 he woked with the split in 1981 to form the 5th afraid to advocate on behalf of themselves. Who can support to foster parents, especially those just starting Clearwater, FLin 1932. Hatchett NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Circuit and 11th Circuit, be consistent yet flexible; strong yet nurturing. Who out. When you get involved with a foster/adoptive rose from humble working class On Sept. 2, 1975, Hatchett Hatchett went with the 11th have the patience, commitment, and unconditional parent association, you instantly have the support of beginnings to become the first was appointed to the Florida Circuit. He remained in this regard to give our children and teens, so they can dozens of other parents who have experienced some black man elected to the Florida Supreme Court by governor position until 1999 and served as adjust, grow and thrive in a safe, stable home. of the very same things you may be experiencing – Supreme Court. Reubin Askew. An even more Chief Justice of this body from Becoming a foster parent will likely be one of the and can serve as a mentor to you through the process. When he applied to law significant step in ending racial 1996 to 1999. most challenging yet rewarding tasks of your life. Eckerd was also selected to participate in the school in 1956, law schools in separation was Hatchett's reelec- Hatchett now works as an of Answers to some frequently asked questions below can Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI), a statewide initiative the state of Florida were still tion in 1976. He became the first counsel attorney with Akerman help you determine if you and your family are ready. designed to promote quality care for foster children by segregated. Hatchett attended black justice to be reelected to Senterfitt in Tallahassee, How Much Room Do I Need in My Home? redefining the expectations and roles of foster parents. Howard University in Washington, the Florida Supreme Court. Florida. You must have enough bedroom space for each The QPI also provides special online and webcast D.C. On graduation in 1959, he foster child placed in your home. They may share a trainings called “Just In Time” for foster parents. bedroom with your child or another foster child of Finally, Eckerd Community Alternatives has a the same gender. They must have a bed of their own special resource section on its website just for Pinellas and cannot share a bed nor sleep on a cot or trundle and Pasco foster parents. For more information, visit bed. Afoster child may not share a bedroom with www.EckerdCBC.org/foster-parents. October 6, 1917 - October 6, 2011 any adult nor can the adult move out of their What are the Benefits of Adopting a Child 94th Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Mary Lee Strong bedroom and sleep on the couch to make room. from Foster Care? Does My Home Need to Pass Inspection? It Eckerd recognizes that challenges and rewards go “Who can find a virtuous woman? is important that children live in a safe and clean hand-in-hand when adopting children in foster care. For her price is far above Rubies.” environment. During the home study process, you Adoption provides unique opportunities to change Proverbs: 31 – 10 will be asked to have a health inspection done in children’s lives and enrich the life of the adoptive your home. Your home must be free of potential parent or family – and it provides other special benefits Mrs. Mary Lee Strong dangers and risks. You must have working smoke as well. Below are some of the main benefits of celebrated her 94th birthday on detectors and fire extinguishers and, if you have adopting a child from the foster care system: pets, they must be current with vaccinations and Affordability - While private forms of adoption Thursday October 6, 2011. not present a danger to children in your home. can be expensive, adopting a child from foster care Mrs. Strong is a well known citizen of What are the Physical and Emotional costs little or nothing. The required MAPP training and St. Petersburg, FL and has been a member of Requirements to Foster? Being a foster parent home study are provided free of charge – even court First Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church over can be demanding, therefore you must be healthy costs and legal fees can be reimbursed up to $1000. 70 years under the leadership of the late Rev. Napper, and emotionally stable. You may be asked to Legally Secure - Because children in foster care the late Rev. Moses Newsome and the current pastor, complete a physical exam or provide medical are not made available for adoption until a court has Rev. Elliott. She also served on the clearance to help establish the state of your legally terminated the parental rights of both bio- Mothers Board of First Mt. Zion. physical and emotional health. logical parents, this form of adoption is very secure. A small dinner celebration was given in her What are the Background Screening Monthly Financial Support - Families that adopt honor at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Requirements? Thorough background screenings a child in foster care will likely qualify for a monthly Milford and Toni Strong. Attendees were her are conducted on all prospective foster families, subsidy to help offset ongoing costs. This amount is children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, including Abuse Registry, local criminal and negotiated on a child-by-child basis, depending on and great great grandchildren, along with federal criminal clearances (fingerprinting). the child’s unique needs and the availability of funds. other family members and friends. Background screenings and child abuse clearances Health Care – Health care through the Medicaid are required for all household members. program is available for the adoptive child until the What are the Financial Requirements? age of 18. While you don’t have to be rich to be a foster parent, College Tuition - Children adopted from foster you must have adequate income to meet you own care are eligible for free tuition at any Florida state family’s needs. You can either own your home or college, university, or vocational school. WWW.THEWEEKLYCHALLENGERNEWSPAPER.COM rent. Foster parents are given stipends called “board Federal Adoption Tax Credit - Families that adopt rates” for the substitute care they provide; the amount children from foster care may be eligible for a tax of this varies by the age of the child. However, the credit on their federal income taxes. monthly board rate you will receive is not income. Community of Support - Other parents who During the home study process, you will be asked to have adopted Florida’s children offer a wealth of show proof of income and financial stability. information and support for new adoptive parents. What about My Marital Status? Foster Pre- and post-adoption support is also available to parents can be single, married or divorced. include counseling, training and support groups. How Will I Know When I’m Ready? 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HILTON HEAD, SC - If your best way to help your child become you’re one step closer to attacking child is overweight, deciding to talk healthier. One of the problems with the root of the problem. You can Higher On Halloween about this unhealthy lifestyle is only giving support from a position of explain to your child that this under- Nation’s Emergency Physicians the first step. It can also be a huge experience is that you tend to think lying eating “trigger,” not food itself, Offer Tips on Avoiding Trick-Or-Treat Injuries challenge to have a productive, that your child’s situation is the same is what you’ll need to focus on helpful discussion—especially if as yours, and therefore, the things managing. WASHINGTON — An costumes. vision. your child is unwilling to hear what that worked for you will work for • Don’t be judgmental. One estimated 40 million children Emergency physicians • Avoid masks if possible. you have to say. Here are eight sug- her. That’s not necessarily the case. thing is for sure: nobody is perfect. between the ages of 5 and 14 recommend that children If your child must wear one, gestions for avoiding as much Instead, it’s always a great idea to ask And another thing is also for sure: if could hit the trick-or-treat “trick-or-treat” at organized make sure it is well ventilated. conflict as possible. what your child thinks the best you attack someone, he’ll stop t rails this Halloween Halloween festivities, such as • Make sure costume fabric, • Put the focus squarely on course of action would be. listening to you. Taking those two according to the U.S. Census local churches, shopping malls wigs and beards are made of health and off weight. Discuss the • Focus on change, even if you truths into account, you should avoid Bureau. The nation’s or schools. This way children flame-resistant materials, such types of food that are kept in the run into resistance. The purpose of blaming your child at all costs. The emergency physicians want all are not walking in the dark and as nylon or polyester. house, how heavily physical activity any discussion about losing weight fact is, we live in a fat culture, and the of them to enjoy the holiday it allows constant adult supervi- • Keep candlelit Jack-O- is emphasized, what sleep patterns and living a healthier lifestyle is to majority of Americans are over- traditions safely and not experi- sion. Lanterns away from children so are encouraged, how much health bring about change. An effective weight—so in many ways, your ence any Halloween horrors I n addition, ACEP they can’t get burned or set on information is available, and more. way to overcome resistance (or even child’s struggle isn’t his fault. that would include spending suggests that adults following fire. As a parent, you should emphasize cut the conversation short if things However, it is his and your responsi- time in the emergency depart- tips for a safe and fun • Make sure costumes are each aspect of this health culture, not are getting heated) is to get a com- bility to do something about it. The ment. Halloween: visible at night: avoid dark just your child’s weight. Remember, mitment to make just one change in focus should always be on how you “Children should be out • Make sure your child colors. Add reflective tape to healthy weight follows good the next week. That might be can help your child move forward having fun and spending time stays on the sidewalks as much costumes so your child is more lifestyle behaviors, but good lifestyle anything from drinking fewer sodas from here, expressed as lovingly as with family and friends,” said as possible (off streets) and visible to motor vehicles. behaviors typically don’t follow and more water to walking three possible. D r. Sandra Schneider, obeys all traffic signals. • Make sure you see all of weight loss diets. days a week. Focusing on one • Walk the walk. In the end, your president of the American • Discuss the importance of the candy before your child eats • Recognize that you spend too simple change a week seems man- example is the best way to change College of Emergency staying together in a group. it. Avoid candy that is not much time focusing on weight. ageable (as opposed to dropping 30 your child’s health behaviors. If you Physicians. “They should not Require at least one adult to wrapped in its original wrapper, Most people don’t realize how much pounds, which is overwhelming), aren’t ready to make any and all of have to spend Halloween in the serve as chaperone during as well as all fruit. they use weight as a yardstick to and is a very constructive way to the changes that you’re asking of ER because of some injury that trick-or-treat gatherings. • Take a flashlight while measure their overall quality of life move the conversation forward your child, don’t instigate the weight could have been easily • Make sure your child trick-or-treating as visibility as well as their worth. That’s why, without getting too bogged down. discussion in the first place. If you prevented.” knows the potential dangers decreases long before it gets when broaching the subject of • Observe how your child (and can’t walk the walk, then your The risk of a child being hit from strangers. Make sure they really dark. weight with your child (and in your the whole family) uses food. Your actions will simply be encouraging by a car is roughly four times know never to accept rides • Check accessories such as own life), it’s important to stop discussion will be better received your children to continue with higher on Halloween than any from strangers or visit unfamil- swords, knives, wands and talking about weight—and even, to and more effective if you are well deadly habits that will have a major other night of the year, iar homes or areas. other pointed objects. Make some extent, appearance—and informed, so before instigating “the negative impact on their lives. according to the Centers for • Avoid costumes that could sure they are made from emphasize other characteristics. For talk,” observe how your child uses Sometimes, despite their best Disease Control and cause children to trip, such as flexible materials and have example, talk about how an food. For example, if you see that efforts, parents just can’t get Prevention. Other common baggy pants, long hems, high dulled edges. unhealthy lifestyle influences your she eats in order to manage her a positive response from their Halloween injuries include eye heels and oversized shoes. For information on this and child’s self-esteem and demeanor, as emotions, you’ve gained an children. If this happens, someone injuries from sharp objects and • Avoid costumes that other health-related topics, visit well as how he expresses himself important piece of information else needs to have the weight discus- burns from flammable obstruct the child’s sight or www.EmergencyCareForYou.org and the impression he makes on about a very damaging habit. The sion with your child. Getting profes- other people. truth is, we aren’t always are best sional help is always a good idea, but • Ask your child what would observers of ourselves. So if you can there may be siblings, other relatives, help. Yes, you’re the authority figure determine whether or not your child friends, or even teachers who might www.TheWeeklyChallengerNewspaper.com in this relationship, but it can be a is using food as a drug to avoid dis- get a more receptive response. Your mistake to assume that you know the comfort or as a stress manager, child’s healthy life is worth the effort.

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King Jr. St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Email: [email protected] • Phone: (727) 896-2922 • Fax (727) 823-2568 8 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 CHALLENGER SPORTS Saints Set BUCS Points Record, CORNER Beat Colts 62-7 BY BRETT MARTEL especially after the past week and everything we’ve gone through.’’ NEW ORLEANS (AP) - For The Saints’ previous franchise Bucs Get Another Loss At Wembley, the past week, the New Orleans high for points in a game was 51 on Saints heard questions about three occasions and their largest Falling To Bears whether their offense might be out previous victory margin was 42 of synch with injured coach Sean over Denver in 1988. special teams. That is just quarter, and had surpassed 100 TD with 12:18 left in the game Payton moving from the sideline to Brees wasn’t intercepted unacceptable. They capitalized yards with more than 8 minutes to pull within 21-11. The Bucs the booth. before he was replaced by Chase on just about every single left in the second. missed a 2-point conversion. They answered by matching Daniel late in the third quarter, a one.’’ ``He’s the best player in the After the Bears went three- the highest point-total seen since move that prevented New Orleans’ Quarterback Josh NFL right now,’’ said Bears and-out, Freeman led the Bucs the AFL and NFL merged in 1970. starting quarterback from Freeman, returning to the linebacker Brian Urlacher, on a 53-yard scoring drive, Drew Brees completed 31 of extending his NFL record of four stadium where he made his who had one of Chicago’s capped by a 24-yard throw to 35 passes for 325 yards and five straight games with at least 350 NFL debut as a fourth-quarter interceptions. ``The guy’s a Briscoe with 7:17 to play to touchdowns, and the Saints set a yards passing. replacement in 2009, looked complete football player _ pro- close to 21-18. franchise record for points and Colston had seven catches for like a rookie all over again in duction every week. You look But the Bears drove 64 victory margin in a 62-7 demolition 98 yards. the first half. After three at everything he’s done this yards in 12 plays, with Gould’s of the hapless Indianapolis Colts on Mark Ingram rushed for 91 quarters, he had a quarterback year and it’s amazing. He field goal with 1:55 left putting Sunday night. yards on 18 carries but limped to Bears RB Matt Forte rating of 39.7. makes plays on the run and the the Bears back up by six. ``I don’t know what to say the locker room early in the fourth BY MATTIAS KAREN Freeman then hit Kellen pass every game.’’ T a mpa Bay’s loss about 62 points,’’ Brees said. ``I quarter with what Payton said was a Winslow and Dezmon Briscoe B oth teams looked completed a miserable day for don’t think you ever expect to come heel injury, adding that X-rays were WEMBLEY, England (AP) for touchdowns in the fourth to sluggish to start, and one the Glazer family, owners of in and score that many.’’ negative. Sproles carried 12 times - Tampa Bay’s return to pull the Bucs within 3 points quirky sequence in the first the Bucs and Manchester Payton had called offensive for 88 yards, including a 16-yard L ondon was meant to with more than 7 minutes left, quarter saw back-to-back inter- United. Earlier, the Glazers plays from the sidelines since he touchdown. showcase just how far the and the Bucs had a chance to ceptions from Cutler and were on hand at Old Trafford took his first head coaching job The Saints had 557 yards and a Buccaneers have come since win it on their final drive after Freeman on consecutive plays, as the English Premier League with New Orleans in 2006, but that team-record 36 first downs. their last visit. Robbie Gould’s field goal with followed by the Bears quarter- champions were thrashed 6-1 changed after he was caught up in a The winless Colts (0-7) are For three quarters on 1:55 left. But Freeman was back being tackled in his own by crosstown rival Manchester tackle along the sideline during a guaranteed to have fewer than 10 Sunday, though, the Wembley picked off by D.J. Moore with end zone by Ronde Barber for City. The Glazers came straight loss at Tampa Bay last week and victories in a season for the first experience was like 2009 all 37 seconds left for his fourth a safety. down to London for the NFL was injured. Payton had surgery on time in nine years, and at this rate over again. By the time the interception of the game. Cutler then found Roy game and ended up 0-2 for the Monday and didn’t attend a they might not win many games at Bucs finally got going in the ``At that point, I’m trying Williams for a 25-yard day. practice until Thursday. all. fourth, Matt Forte and the to make something happen touchdown pass with 7:49 to Tampa Bay became the Sitting high up in the ``Honestly I don’t think we Chicago Bears had already down the field,’’ Freeman said. go in the half to put the Bears first team to make a second Superdome for the game against showed up to play,’’ Colts receiver done irreparable damage. ``I’m an aggressive quarter- up 14-2. The score was set up visit to Wembley since the the Colts, he had to like what he Austin Collie said. ``Our mindset Forte ran for 145 yards and back. I’m going to go for it. At by a 29-yard run by Marion league starting playing regular saw down below, where offensive could have been a whole lot better.’’ a touchdown, and the Bears the end, in hindsight, yes I Barber on third and 1. season games here in 2007. coordinator Pete Carmichael Jr. Colts quarterback Curtis withstood a late surge to hold forced it.’’ Freeman and the Bucs Commissioner Roger Goodell called plays for the first time. Painter was only 9 of 17 for 67 on for a 24-18 win over the Freeman finished 29 of 51 offense looked out of synch for said this week the NFL is con- Brees had two touchdown yards and had an interception Bucs to put both teams at 4-3 for 264 yards and two touch- most of the first half. One sidering a plan to have a few passes to Marques Colston and one returned 42 yards for a touchdown going into their bye week. downs. Jay Cutler was 17 of 32 Tampa possession early in the teams become regular to to Darren Sproles in the first by Leigh Torrence in the second It was hardly the result for 226 yards and a touchdown second quarter included four visitors to Britain to build an quarter. His fourth and fifth half. Painter also fumbled a snap on Tampa Bay had envisioned on for Chicago, but was also inter- penalties in a row and five in overseas fan base with the touchdown tosses went to second- the game’s opening drive which their second trip to London, cepted twice. all three against the Bucs and Bucs among the teams year tight end Jimmy Graham in linebacker Jonathan Vilma where they came as an 0-6 The Bucs had to rely on the two against the Bears. involved in those discussions. the third quarter. recovered, leading to a touchdown. team in 2009 and endured a 35- pass after losing running back The Bucs didn’t pick up a Notes: Goo Goo Dolls ``I was real proud of how we Later in the first quarter, Colts 7 loss to the New England Earnest Graham in the first first down until just over three performed before kickoff. played tonight, how we handled the running back Delone Carter was Patriots. But against the Bears, quarter to a right ankle injury. minutes left in first quarter and American tenor Noah Stewart week of practice,’’ said Payton, stripped by tackle Tom Johnson and they looked nearly as hapless He was starting for the second had five first downs in the half. sang ``The Star-Spangled standing on crutches after the game. Cam Jordan recovered near as two years ago before two straight week in place of Freeman finally got the offense Banner,’’ while Welsh singer ``We spent a lot of time during the midfield, setting up another Saints touchdowns during a fourth- LeGarrette Blount, who was moving late in the first half, Katherine Jenkins performed week just talking about us TD. quarter surge made it a close out with a knee injury. That led leading a 77-yard-drive on 10 ``God Save The Queen’’for the beginning to play our best football, ``That team played better than game. to mistakes, however, and plays with a mix of short and second year in a row. ... After because we really felt while we we did in every area and we just got ``You can only overcome Freeman was nearly picked off medium-range throws, but the making his first 13 attempts were 4-2, we hadn’t done that.’’ whooped across the board,’’ Colts so many hurdles, and we a couple of more times. Bucs had to settle for a 33-yard this season, Gould missed wide It seemed the Saints (5-2) could coach Jim Caldwell said. ``It’s one presented enough for ourselves Meanwhile, the Bucs field goal by Connor Barth as right on a 41-yarder in the third do whatever they wanted, also of those things that once you don’t today to shoot us in the foot,’’ couldn’t find a way to stop time expired. quarter .... Barber recorded the rushing for 236 yards. do the little things right, there is a lot Bucs coach Raheem Morris Forte. The Bears running back After an interception by 27th sack of his career. He has ``We had a great game plan. of bad things that happen to you. said. ``We had errors on both ran for a 32-yard touchdown to Corey Lynch, Freeman hit the most by any cornerback in We played with a lot of confidence. Obviously, I have to take responsi- offense and defense and put Chicago up 7-0 in the first Kellen Winslow for a 2-yard NFL history. Pete did a phenomenal job,’’ Brees bility for our team and the way that said. ``We needed a win like this, they played.’’ Burress’ Big Day Helps Jets Beat Chargers 27-21

the go-ahead score that was set up Dolphins on Monday night, and three-TD catch game of his career, Buffalo in two weeks, and then play by a bunch if not for mistakes. San by an interception by Darrelle ended with a second-half and first since 2007 while with the New England at home. Diego, coming off its bye, was Revis, and the Jets stormed back in comeback against a tough Chargers Giants. ``This,’’ Revis said, ``was a called for a whopping 13 penalties. the second half to defeat the San team. ``You’ve got to evaluate must-win game.’’ ``The bottom line is we came Diego Chargers 27-21 on Sunday. ``We saw the team we envi- yourself,’’ said Burress, who had Sanchez finished 18 of 33 for out playing really well,’’ said ``You wake up on Sundays and sioned at the start of the season,’’ four catches for 25 yards. ``I looked 173 yards, three touchdowns and an Rivers, who was 16 of 32 for 179 you want to be great,’’Burress said. coach Rex Ryan said of his squad. at myself and said I’ve got to play interception. Greene had a season- yards and a touchdown and the two ``I had to let the game come to me. ``We were slow to get it going, but better. It was not on anybody but high 112 yards on 20 carries. costly interceptions. ``We just I think I’ve been forcing it. But this we saw it.’’ myself.’’ LaDainian Tomlinson, facing didn’t finish off the game. If we Plaxico Burress was them saying, ‘He’s been Leading 21-17, the Chargers San Diego turned it over again his former team for the first time played the second half like we working hard, we’ll stick with it.’’’ (4-2) appeared to be driving for a on its next possession when Kyle since signing with the Jets last played the first, it would have been BY DENNIS WASZAK JR. Good thing, too. For a guy who possible game-sealing score when Wilson picked off Rivers for the offseason, became the fourth a two-touchdown victory.’’ had been slow to develop a rapport Philip Rivers threw to Vincent first career interception. The Jets running back in NFL history with Mike Tolbert gave San Diego a EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. with quarterback Mark Sanchez, Jackson and the ball tipped off the took advantage as Nick Folk’s 30- 600 catches before leaving in the 21-10 lead with 1:16 remaining in (AP) - Plaxico Burress caught his Burress looked awfully comfort- receiver and right to Revis, who yard field goal with 1:36 left made second half with the flu. He the first half on a 1-yard touchdown third touchdown pass of the day able as the Jets’ red-zone presence. returned the interception 64 yards it 27-21. finished with 14 yards rushing and run. and went wild. Just as they expected when they to the Chargers 19. San Diego had one last shot, three catches for 37 yards. Burress’ 4-yard touchdown Well, at least by his standards. signed him back in July after he ``It was a big play,’’Revis said. but couldn’t really threaten against The game had some added catch that made it 21-17 with 2:57 The New York Jets wide served a 20-month prison sentence. ``The ball popped up and I New York’s defense. spice when Ryan who later apolo- left in the third quarter. receiver swiped at one of his helmet ``I think Plaxico just got hot,’’ happened to just be able to get my ``It’s our fault,’’ Chargers tight gized created a coast-to-coast stir Donald Butler gave the straps, stomped out of the end zone Sanchez said. ``I don’t think it hands up under it.’’ end Randy McMichael said. ``You by saying he probably would’ve Chargers an early 7-0 lead when he and screamed at the cheering crowd mattered who covered him today, That’s been happening a lot can ask any question you want to won a few Super Bowl rings if he ripped the ball out of the hands of before he took a knee and bowed he was rolling. You have to feed lately. He had two interceptions ask. The San Diego Chargers beat had been hired as the Chargers’ New York’s Dustin Keller and his head. This was a special your studs when they’re on fire, and Monday night, including a 100- the San Diego Chargers. Nothing to coach in 2007. That job went to scored on a 37-yard fumble moment, and Burress wanted to that’s what we did.’’ yard touchdown return, and has do with the New York Jets. It’s Norv Turner, who shot back at recovery. Antonio Gates, who savor it. Not only that, the Jets (4-3) are four this season. embarrassing.’’ Ryan asking if he had those rings missed three games with a flare-up ``The fans pay money to come feeling good again after a three- After a few runs by Shonn With the win, the Jets headed stored with the ones he has guaran- of plantar fasciitis in his right foot, see you do well, and I felt for the game road skid that had many Greene and a defensive holding call into their bye-week break with two teed with the Jets. had a 2-yard touchdown catch in the past few weeks I was not playing wondering if this team would fall the Chargers’ 11th penalty Sanchez straight wins _ both at home. They The two shook hands after the second quarter that made it 14-3. well,’’ Burress said softly. ``This is apart amid criticisms, poor play and found Burress on a slant for a 3- also are off to their first 4-0 start at game and had a brief but cordial ``There’s still a lot of work gratifying.’’ locker room infighting. The week yard touchdown to give the Jets the home since 2004. conversation. ahead for us,’’ Burress said. ``It’s a Burress tied a career high by started with a not-so-convincing lead for the first time with 8:41 But, they know they don’t have The Chargers jumped out to an start, a stepping stone we can build catching three TD passes, including 24-6 home win over the Miami remaining. It was Burress’ second an easy road ahead. They’re at early lead and would have been up on.’’ THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 9 STATE AND NATIONAL NEWS Innocent Man Freed After 17 Most Black Americans Years In Prison For Nothing Sitting Out 'Occupy'

BY CHARLENE she said they learned that the evidence, when defense BY CHRIS LEVISTER have endured for generations,” chose not to lend it. Banks MUHAMMAD main witness for the prosecution attorneys don't investigate cases, SPECIAL TO THE NNPA said an unapologetic Shaun created risky financial instru- SPECIAL TO THE NNPA had actually received a great and the beauty of the system is FROM THE BLACK VOICE Rubinson during a discussion at ments – derivatives – and when FROM THE FINAL CALL deal. “He escaped 12 years of when you do eventually bring NEWS Andre’s Hair Salon in San they couldn’t perform, they prison, basically, for testifying the truth in front of a good judge, Bernardino. whined and leaned on an excuse LOS ANGELES - After against Anthony and he lied to he does the right thing, like in WASHINGTON, DC - “I don’t think Blacks are that they were “too big to fail”. serving 17 years in prison for a the jury about it and the prosecu- this case. He ordered Mr. When Ray Leeds saw a crowd rejecting this movement. We Now they are even bigger, and crime he did not commit, Obie tion never corrected his Anthony's conviction overturned gathering in front of the are just too busy surviving,” our government is all the more Anthony walked out of a Los testimony,” Kaneb said. and that he be freed,” she said. California Museum of said Rubinson, a long time hair invested in their nonsense. Angeles County Jail Oct. 4 and She continued that the “I've cried lots of times Photography, in Riverside’s stylist whose clients include all “No wonder they are mad” joined the ranks of many men Innocence Project's investigator together because of the time that downtown pedestrian mall last races. wrote Malveaux, author of and women across the U.S., who interviewed John Jones, the key he's lost and can't get back but week, the photography buff and Rubinson, shop owner Surviving and Thriving: 365 were incarcerated on the basis of witness, and he admitted to never the thing is we know that we out-of work union pipefitter left Andre’ Mayes and client Facts in Black Economic flawed or false eyewitness really seeing Anthony and Cole have a future and we can move nothing to chance. Stephanie Lewis, a nurse practi- History. “Heck, I’m mad too, testimony. well enough to identify them and forward, but those 17 years that “I grabbed my camera and tioner at Arrowhead Regional but as I look at their movement, “It's really overwhelming at that he had been relying on infor- he lost is very sad,” said Denise just started taking pictures. It Medical Center are among a I see a sense of déjà vu. Young this point. It's going to take a mation from others, including Merchant, Anthony's fiance. She was surreal. Out of nowhere growing number of Black folks, mostly white folks, taking couple of days before everything the detectives, to make his IDs. said she kept pace with his case, they just started singing and Americans who have chosen to it to the street. Protesting, acting really sets all the way in but the “In his words, he knew that step by step, minute by minute, pitching tents,” he said. “It was sit on the side lines even as out their frustration.” fact of the matter is, like I said, I the detectives weren't going to second by second, waiting for his engrossing. You couldn’t just Occupy picks up stream, cash “And to what end? OWS never lost faith. I knew that this let him go down as long as he release. stand there and snap pictures.” and big name Black supporters does not look like American. day would come so I just stood cooperated with them and that's Although he was exonerated When Leeds saw a couple including Kayne West, Jay-Z, There are plenty of unemployed fast in that and I knew that it what they did. They made sure on May 15, 2010 after 16 years dressed up like zombies Russel Simmons and Rev. Al young African Americans and would happen,” Anthony told the he didn't go to jail,” Kaneb said. in prison for a crime he also holding a placard that read Sharpton. Latinos, but our law enforce- throng of supporters and media Judge Filer chastised prose- didn't commit, Cole said he is “Everyone Needs to Pay Their “Where were these young ment experiences are different that greeted him during an early cutors for withholding that still trying to rebuild his life, FAIR Share: End Corporate white MBA’s and laid off from those of whites. While a celebration immediately after he evidence from jurors and ordered amid doubts that his freedom is Greed”. He traded his camera corporate workers when Black protest arrest may be seen as a was released. Anthony released immediately. real, and whether or not the for a piece of poster board that Americans were losing their youthful indiscretion for a Superior Court Judge Kelvin Prosecutors have 60 days to police will take him back to read: “It’s About the People: homes and jobs at unprecedent- young white man, it is an Filer overturned Anthony's 1995 decide whether to retry Anthony prison. Not Profits”. ed rates during the early days of employment-ender for a young murder conviction on September or appeal the judge's decision “That's where I've been for What unfolded before his the recession,” asked Lewis. Black man. As the New York 30, because the key witness and they've been ordered back to so long, so I'm still trying to eyes was Riverside’s entry into “Where were those protest- police are arresting right and against him had lied on the stand. court October 31 to announce adjust to the fact that I am here Occupy Wall Street one of the ers as Tea Party conservatives left, I can imagine a brother or a There also was no evidence that their decision, Kaneb informed. and they can't take me back to nation’s most progressive grass- took over Congress, blocked sister deciding that they might linked Anthony to the 1994 “They can't retry him. They jail because I haven't done roots movements. A month ago the president’s historic health- just stay home and support murder of Felipe Gonzales have no evidence. Their one real anything wrong,” Cole said. the protests took shape in lower care overhaul law, smashed his OWS in spirit.” Malveaux said. Angeles. witness the judge found to be Cole said the criminal justice Manhattan to express anger job creation efforts, trashed his “What in the world do these A Loyola Law School completely unreliable and he's system didn't work for him, but over Wall Street greed, lack of landmark stimulus initiative, folks want? She explains. chapter of The Project for the now admitted he never really the Innocence Project did. “I'm jobs, political inaction, corrup- and undermined his efforts to “They are protesting Innocent won Anthony's exoner- saw anything,” she continued. completely against them,” he tion and other issues. reign in big banks,” said Mayes. because of their pain, but they ation after picking up his case in In “200 Exonerated: Too emphatically declared when As Leeds panned his “Instead of fighting the have to turn pain and protest 2008. Reggie Cole, a co- Many Wrongfully Convicted,” asked if he's been able to forgive camera lens across the swelling demons on Wall Street they put into power. Protesting income defendant who was also wrong- its report on DNA exonerations those responsible for his impris- crowd he could not help but on their earbuds and turned inequality won’t make the fully convicted and sent to prison in the United States, the onment. notice the faces were over- their wrath on the president playing field level. Protesting for the murder, was freed by Innocence Project indicates that “I haven't forgiven anybody whelmingly white and young. calling him an absentee leader. greed won’t yield many ends, another L.A. judge in May 2010. while nobody truly knows how and I don't plan on it because this “My first question was What gives,” said Mayes. “This when the incentives for greed “I'm just glad that they came many innocent people are in isn't a case of mistaken identity where are the Blacks, Latino’s appears to be more about their are hard-wired into our and that they saved me from this prison, the question itself is or accidental. This is a deliberate and other minorities? My next pain than America’s pain.” system.” situation,” Anthony said, haunting, since it reflects the act that was committed by the question was are people of “Their working class “First, they must diversify. referring to the 3-1/3 year battle common knowledge that there Los Angeles Police Department, color too busy making ends parents have had their homes They must reach out to Black, waged by The Project for the are undoubtedly more. namely (detectives) Marcella meet to join the ‘Occupy Wall foreclosed. Their school loans brown, and marginalized com- Innocent and the Northern The report features the Winn and Pete Razanskas. They Street’ movement, or is there a can’t be paid because they too munities so that this protest is California Innocence Project. stories of the first 200 people deliberately did this. They delib- disconnect between progres- now are unemployed or not a narrow white occasion. “I want to be prosperous and exonerated through DNA erately fabricated evidence. sives and people of color?” underpaid. Their stocks and And, in reaching out to these do exactly what they've been evidence. All except one were They hid evidence. They set us So during his regular visit 401K’s have been eviscerated folks, they must clearly under- doing, which is reach back and men. They each served an up. Set us up!” to the barber on Saturday, by the one percent. Their stand the greater risks involved save somebody else, to help average of 12 years in prison and Cole said he has filed a Leeds a Black American, fully middle class status is slipping when people of color take it to someone else that was in the a combined total of nearly 2,500 lawsuit against the LAPD and it's expected the crowded Black away,” said Rubinson. the streets. same situation that I've been in; years in prison. not just about money. shop to be in full tilt over the “Their stark reality has gotten They need to be prepared to to be able to do what they've Eyewitness misidentifica- “Somebody has to pay retribu- protests. closer to what Black people have protect those who are racially done for me,” Anthony said tion accounted for 77 percent of tion for what happened, namely, “Hold your breath Bro,” been battling for years.” targeted by those who when asked what he wanted to the convictions, and, 48 percent the officers who committed the explained Jason Haney, a The president of Bennett sometimes masquerade as law do with his life now. of those misidentifications were crime. Basically they committed Saturday regular. “This is not College for Women and noted enforcement officers.” Anthony has always main- cross-racial, meaning most the crime because they covered Black folk’s protest.” black economist, Dr. Julianne “We should occupy Wall tained his innocence and had commonly a Caucasian person up the actual shooter. They “Black folk have been Malveaux, wrote in an October Street, but to what end. They alibis even back in 1995, when incorrectly identifying a Black basically withheld and hid protesting and going through 17 blog entitled: What Does need to spell it out so that the he was convicted, but they person, according to the report. evidence ... The judge agreed hell since the ‘man’ brought us The Occupy Wall Street outrage that has spilled into the weren't enough to overcome the Kaneb said that while it's a with us,” he said. over here from Africa,” he said. Movement Want? streets now spills back upon our prosecution's case, according to scary thing that there are Outside the jail, Cole said it “Young white Americans “Banks got bailed out, we legislators. Other than Paige Kaneb, supervising innocent people in jail, the had been a long time and his are finally getting a taste of the got ripped off. Banks were agitation, what does OWS attorney at the Northern problem isn't necessarily with words for Anthony weren't kind of hell Black Americans given money to lend and they want?” California Innocence Project at the system, but it's with people scripted but the thoughts he Santa Clara University. within the system. “...When could summon up for him were When the case was assigned people don't do their jobs, when “Joy. Just joy!”\ to her for investigation in 2008, prosecutors don't turn over BP Completes Florida Tourism Grant Program TESTING claims that Florida’s TANF drug waste of tax dollars; the over- testing is not unique and that whelmingly majority of TANF NORTHWEST FLORIDA - mitment to restore Northwest by seven tourism development continued from front page more states were similarly applicants test negative. Now, BP announced that it has made Florida tourism. The results councils (TDCs) years ago for deterred from completing the testing. Not true, said Senator taxpayers are on the hook for its third payment of $10 million have already been demonstrated the purpose of marketing application process due to Joyner, who has filed legislation millions of dollars to reimburse as part of a $30 million program with the recent significant Northwest Florida through a Florida’s new law, and that repealing the testing law. these families for a test that established earlier this year to increases in bed tax collection.” regional partnership. The seven- savings to the state were signifi- Florida is the only state forcing exclusively benefits the drug support tourism marketing in Bed tax receipts in the seven county coalition reunited after cant because “9.6 percent” of every applicant to test, rather testing industry.” Northwest Florida. The payment counties of Escambia, Santa the Deepwater Horizon oil spill the applicants were denied in than limiting it to those With a final decision on the follows news earlier in October Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, in an effort to overcome misper- July, were cited by the Attorney suspected of illegal drug use, court challenge expected, that bed tax revenue numbers Gulf and Franklin, indicate the ceptions about the status of General as part of the court she said. In addition, the Senator Joyner warned the from the seven destination summer season was far ahead of Florida beaches. Its members filings. contested law requires governor and attorney general counties of northwest Florida 2010 and in some cases had include tourism development Those claims, however, taxpayers to reimburse those against any additional use of this summer have achieved sig- achieved historically high organizations in Bay, Escambia, were directly refuted by an who pass the test, casting signif- taxpayer dollars to protect the nificant increases as a result of levels. Franklin, Gulf, Okaloosa, Santa official from the Department of icant doubt on any claims of government’s trampling on con- the strong tourist season. “BP is very pleased to have Rosa and Walton counties. Children and Families, who substantial savings. stitutional rights. “The Northwest Florida provided this support to the In April 2011, BP entered recently testified that only about “Under federal provisions, “It’s bad enough they’re Tourism Council is very appre- Northwest Florida Tourism into a three-year agreement to 2.7 percent of applicants tested Florida has had the ability all actually defending this privacy- ciative to receive our third and Council," said Mike Utsler, provide $30 million in support positive. The small number who along to deny TANF help to any gutting law,” she said. “But it’s final installment of the $30 head of BP’s Gulf Coast of Northwest Florida tourism. ultimately never took the test applicant convicted of a felony especially troubling when million tourism grant from BP,” Restoration Organization. "We To date BP has provided a total was reflective of a general drug charge, but has refused to they’re relying on the self- said NWFTC Chairperson congratulate the region's of $62 million to Florida, decrease in applicants over the do so. Not only is the new law a serving musings of the Dawn Moliterno, the executive tourism leaders on their suc- including the NWFTC, to past few years, he added. punishment for being poor, it’s a governor’s friend to justify it.” director of Visit South Walton. cessful efforts.” support tourism marketing In his report, Bragdon also “This demonstrates their com- The NWFTC was created efforts since June 2010. 10 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 CHURCH DIRECTORY 955 20th Street South • St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 894-4311 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mzprogressive.org First Baptist Institutional Church Sunday Worship Services ...... 7:45 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. 3144 Third Avenue South Sunday School...... 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Mid-Day Bible Study...... Noon - 12:30 p.m. St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Wednesday Prayer Service...... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Phone: 727-323-7518 Youth Chapel Services - 921 20th Street South Sunday School 9:30 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sunday Worship Services ...... 10:00 a.m. Praise Time 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Prayer ...... 6:00 p.m. Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Mission Statement: Tuesday Night Live - Prayer Service & Bible Study 7 p.m. EV R AYNE HOMPSON Rev. Louis M. Murphy Sr. Impact the world by equipping believers R . D . W G.T , Come Worship With the First Baptist Family PASTOR Senior Pastor to reach the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

If you are brokenhearted in spirit, unable to forgive, dealing with issues of love, anger, deception, betrayal, lied and cheated, and kicked to the curb. Tune into this weekly ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH broadcast for an empowering and anointed word thru God’s Radio Angel and messenger. 3200 Fifth Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Need Prayer: Call Matters of the Heart Unity Prayer Line ( Mon-Wed-Fri) (727) 327-1373 5:30 AM- 6:30 AM (ph# 1-641-715-3200) access code: 135478 ( hit # sign) Sunday Radio Broadcast: WNQM-1300AM ( Nashville, TN. ) 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Live streaming audio ( www.wwcr.com) click WNQM Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. Thursday Nights: 9:15 PM - 9:30 PM ( EST) Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Universal Christian Radio: www.universalchristianradio.com Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( EST) Matters of the Heart Radio & Connecting Point Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Princess Denise Wright Radio Host / Ministries, Pastor Kisha Jordan, Radio Ministry Jackie Mc Gee Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. TV Personality ( Love, Joy, Peace & Holy Spirit Radio Ministry) Friday Prayer Meeting ...... 11:00 a.m. Email: [email protected]•727-289-2475 (bus) Rev. Norris L. www.mattersoftheheartministry.org Martin Sr. - Pastor “Raising A Standard For God’s People In God’s Church” “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalms 51:10

First Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1121 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 327-8708 Sunday Worship Services . . . .8:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Prayer Meeting (Tuesday) ...... 6:00 p.m. Bible Study (Tuesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Baptist Training Union (Sunday) ...... 4:00 p.m.

Rev. Wallace Elliott Sr. - Pastor “The Little Church Where Everybody Is Somebody”

Victory Christian Center Church 3012 18th Avenue South GENESIS St. Petersburg, Fla. 33712 (727) 321-0911 WORSHIP www.victorychristiancenterchurch.com Schedule of Services CENTER Sunday Worship* 10:30 a.m. CHURCH Wednesday Bible Study* -7:00 p.m. 1818 29th Avenue North Friday Prayer -7:00 p.m. Claude S. Williams, Pastor Intercessory Prayer - 9:00 a.m. St. Petersburg, Florida (except Wednesdays) 727.898.5571 Victory Christian Center is a Word of Faith Church. For more information about the Pastor Michael T. and Sunday Worship other services and ministries at Victory Christian Center, please call (727) 321-0911 Elect Lady Sheila Culbreth 11:30 a.m. *Nursery and Youth Services Available

MOUNT PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 10th Street Church Of God 4000 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: (727) 321-7375 207 - 10th Street North United for Christ “Returning God’s People to the Word of God” St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Freewill Baptist Church Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 4116 34th Street South Sunday General Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. (727) 898-9407 Pinch A Penny Plaza Communion ...... First Sunday Pastor Minister Tyrone Ford St. Petersburg, Florida 33711 Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday New Member Orientation...... 9:30 a.m. and 1st Lady Kadell Ford 727-258-4993 Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting...... 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. www.ufcfbaptistchurch.org Wednesday Bible Study...... 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Youth Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study.....7:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Tutoring ...... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. Pastor Clark Sunday Worship Service ...... 11:00 a.m. Hazley, Sr. Mission Statement The church where Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Rev. Ronald L. Bell what God’s word teaches Living, Teaching and Preaching the True Gospel our Savior; and on the profession of our faith. We the people of God returning to God’s Pastor is practiced! of Jesus Christ, to Save Lost Souls. Come join in with us. Word, proclaiming, God’s Will in provoking His love among one another. 20th Street Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Church Of Christ 3300 31st Street South 825 20th Street South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 906-8300 Home: 896-8006 www.fmbctheship.org Dr. John A. Evans, Bro. Robert Smith Pastor Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. Sunday...... 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship “Serving and Saving Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. “Helping and Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. Healing” Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Bread of Life; 7 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Thursday...... 7 p.m. Youth Enrichment - Awana “Praying and Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Praising”

Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ Rev. Richard Jackson Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor and Rev. Henry Payne Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor HAS GOD CHOSEN YOU? 1137 37th Street South Co-Pastors Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 SAVED BY GRACE ALONE! (727) 321-0670 Women’s Growth Institute

SERVICES Southside Tabernacle Baptist Church holds Community Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Bible Study (CBS) A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. 3647 18th Avenue South (327-9711) 1st & 3rd Saturdays YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. SSTBC.org (website) Nov. - April 9:30 a.m. - Noon P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Visit Studying Ephesians Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. WRXB (1590 AM) - Sundays, 11 AM Childcare available Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Us! Sunday Worship - 9:30 AM • Southside Institute of Biblical Studies - Wed. 7:30 PM for ages 2-6 Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 11 CHURCH DIRECTORY THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH SSTT. MARK MISSIONARY BBAPTISTAPTIST CHURCH Church School: ...... 9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL Devotion: ...... 10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Praise and Worship: ...... 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org Morning Worship Service:...... 10:30 a.m. Saints of Prayer each Monday ...... 12:00 Noon Schedule of Services Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Van service is available by calling: (727) 327-0015 Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: Baptist Training Union ...... 5:00 p.m. 3940 – 18th AVENUE SOUTH Prayer Meeting and Bible Study St. Petersburg, Florida Thursday 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Rev. Brian K. Brown Rev. Frank W. Office Hours: Tuesday and Friday Peterman, Jr. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pastor

By The Word of Faith Church Inc. BETHEL METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 558 28th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 3455 - 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: 727-328-0788 • Fax: 727-328-8460 Telephone (727) 327-0554 • Fax (727) 327-0240 Service Times and Schedules E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bmmbc.org EVERY TUESDAY-THURSDAY FROM 10 AM - 2 PM COME AND GET A BAG OF FOOD ONCE A MONTH Sunday Worship Service...... 10:15 a.m. Wednesday Night 7:00 p.m. Empowerment Service Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. 3rd and 4th Sunday 9:00 a.m. New Members Class Teen Summit (Wednesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning 9:00 Sunday School Bible Study (Wednesday)...... 7:00 p.m.

Bishop Willie C. Sands Sunday Morning Service 10:00 Evangelist Patricia Sands Nursery Available and Children Ministry!!! “God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor CHURCH NEWS Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church

B ethel Metropolitan ministry; with priorities focused hosting their ANNUAL The St. Mark Missionary Holloway, Pastor. ages. Sunday School starts each Missionary Baptist Church, on love, forgiveness, unity, peace HARVEST FEST (the Christian Baptist Church, its pastor, the Oct. 30 - Mission Sunday at 9:30 a.m. All are “God’s House in the City,” under and growth. We celebrate in alternative to Halloween) Reverend Brian K. Brown, its Emphasis-Junior Women invited to come out and join us. the leadership of Dr Rickey L. worship, we care for one another, Monday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. official staff of Deacons and Clothes to Kids Outing at New Baptist Training Union is Houston extends an invitation to we cultivate the fullest spiritual FUN, FOOD, FELLOWSHIP, Trustees, and the entire congre- Congregational Church at 3 each Sunday at 5 p.m. the community to join us as we life possible both individually G AMES and MUSIC for g ation, extends to the p.m. Kick off for Thanksgiving Members and the general declare the living Word of God. and corporately; and we commu- everyone. JOIN US! NO community at large, its wish Food baskets public are invited to study the Join us at 9 a.m. for Sunday nicate God’s truth at every oppor- COSTUMES PLEASE. that there would be an over- Events for Month of Nov. Bible with us and learn “What School and at 10:15 a.m. worship tunity. Living out these principles “ Driven by God’s flowing of God’s blessings Nov. 5 - All Choirs in house Baptists Believe.” service. Bible Study and Teen results in a kaleidoscope of min- Faithfulness: His will Done on upon their lives. St. Mark is Workshop, 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon. C hildren and Youth Summit/Children Rising are held istries for all ages and interests. Earth as in Heaven in 2011” grounded in a Christ-centered Nov. 6 - Food Drop off day Ministry Meetings are held Wednesday evening, at 7. We also encourage the Matthew 6:10 doctrine that has as its central for Thanksgiving baskets. every Monday at 6 p.m. We are committed to a Christ- community to make use of our The church email address is theme, a belief that we are a Nov. 13 - Food Drop off day Children in the community are centered, people-centered, team- Prayer Line 727-321-9645. [email protected] haven of hope, help, and for Thanksgiving baskets. welcome to join us. centered and Bible-based The Youth Ministry will be Website: www.bmmbc.org healing for a world hungering Nov. 20 - Church Outing Young Adult Ministry every for and thirsting after the –Macedonia, Rubonia, Rev. Monday from 6:30 p.m. (Bible enlightened word of God. At Danny Thomas, Pastor. Final Study). St. Mark, we are Christians Drop off Day for Thanksgiving Sunday School Teachers’ Mt. Zion Progressive willing to work and partner in food baskets. Meeting is held every Tuesday unity, praising God for His Nov. 21 - Distribution of at 7 p.m. Missionary Baptist Church awesome gift, His son Jesus Thanksgiving food baskets. Senior Hour of Power Bible Christ. Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving Day Study is held every Thursday at “Impact the world by your kids to the Wildwood Join us for Mid-Day Bible Events for Month of Oct. - Offices Closed. 9:30 a.m. equipping believers to reach the Recreation Center, 1000 28th Study Wednesdays - Noon to Oct. 27-29 - Correction: Also at St. Mark … Prayer Meeting and Bible lost with the gospel of Jesus Street South (St. Petersburg). 12:30 p.m. - in our main Congress No. 2 Hosted by First Sunday School is held for Study every Thursday at Christ.” We’ll provide a wholesome sanctuary. We also have a Baptist Sun City, Rev. Horace both children and adults of all 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 Family atmosphere with snacks, dynamic Wednesday Evening Connection Sunday Schedule: beverages, games, prizes ... and Prayer Service at 6 p.m., and Sunday School at 9 a.m. and fun! Bible Study 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Worship Service at 10 a.m. Our Reading Enhancement Be sure to tune-in to WRXB, “The Ship – One Lord, One Family Connection Sunday - and Math Improvement Praise 1590AM, Saturday You might be the person we are Prayer still works for the Faith, One Baptism, One Church.” held every 5th Sunday - Program is accepting students mornings at 7:30 to hear Pastor on the lookout for. But that’s glory of God. Come join us Friendship Missionary provides members the opportu- for tutoring Tuesdays and Murphy share a Word from the not all. You need to posses the each Wednesday for Noonday Baptist Church is a Family of nity to get-to-know other Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m. Basic Lord. ability to read music, musically Bible Study or each believers in Christ, reaching members who live in their zone. requirements: FCAT results, Mt. Zion Progressive trained or hold a degree in Wednesday night at 7, Dr. John out to the world, preaching the Oktoberfest: We offer a recent report cards and progress Missionary Baptist Church, music (preferred). Please A. Evans, Sr., Facilitator. gospel to the unsaved and Christian-alternative to tradi- report or teacher assignments. 955 20th St. S. Phone: 727-894- contact FBMC Office if inter- The Youth Enrichment – teaching the saved to serve by tional Halloween festivities, 6-9 FMI: Doris Newton at 727-822- 4311. www.mzprogressive.org. ested: 727-906-8300. Awana curriculum convenes on p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. Bring 0443. demonstrating the Love of Have you found the key? If Thursday nights, at 7. First Christ. you’re looking for the key to Lady Teresa Evans, director of How would you like to be a happiness or heaven, you’ll Youth Ministry. part of an enthusiastic ministry find it through Jesus Christ. Friendship is located at Elim Seventh-Day Adventist that loves making joyful noises Dr. John A. Evans, Sr., and 3300 31st Street South, Saint unto the Lord? The Employee Friendship welcome you to Petersburg, Florida 33712. Our Church and School Relations Ministry of FMBC, open our doors. Friendships’ telephone number: 727-906- Inc. is now accepting applica- Morning Services starts at 7:45 8300. Don’t forget to visit our RADIO MINISTRY No income verification is members of the community who tions for the Assistant Minister and 10:45. Sunday School website:www.fmbctheship.org. Tune in to our Sunday needed, and no one is turned are in need of supplies. If you of Music/Organist. Interested? begins at 9:30 a.m. God Bless You – The Ship! morning Radio Broadcast, away while there is food. are interested, call the church at every Sunday from 10-10:30 HOT LUNCH 727-327-2374 and leave your a.m. on Praise 1590 AM Every Saturday afternoon contact information, or you may Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ WRXB. Join Pastor Jim R. (between 1 and 2:30), a Free simply visit the church Davis for a spirit-filled time of Hot Lunch is served at the Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We The Bartow District of Sylvester Reeves Sr. Everyone is welcome to join refreshing. Church facility. There are no also take donations of food, Eastern Florida Churches of - First Love COGIC, us as we lift the name of Jesus! FOOD DISTRIBUTION restrictions as to who may clothing, and financial contribu- God in Christ will be having Gordonville, FL - Elder Organization: Prayer Tower Every Tuesday morning come; the food is free to all who tions. their Annual Dual Day on Sylvester Reeves Jr. Tutorial Program of between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., have needs. Thank you for assisting Oct.30, at 11:30 a.m. at Prayer - True Faith COGIC, Dade Excellence, 1137 37th Street we distribute free food items to CLOTHING DISTRIBU- needy families in our Tampa Tower Church of God in Christ, City, FL - Elder Abraham South, St Petersburg, FL 33711. the community. All are TION – BY APPOINTMENT Bay community. 1137 37th St. S., St. Petersburg, Moffatt Tutoring, Monday and welcomed, while supplies last. Some clothing is available to FL. - Whole Truth COGIC, Wednesday from 5:30 -7 p.m. The churches included in Bartow, FL - Elder Archie weekly. Contact Darlina the Bartow District: House Herring by email: darlinaher- - Prayer Tower COGIC, St. - St. Paul COGIC, Bradley, [email protected] or call Church News due by 4:00 p.m. Petersburg, FL - Supt. Clarence FL - Elder James Williams 727-418-5908. Welch - Jerusalem COGIC, Fort The focus is math and the on Monday of each week - Bible Way COGIC, St. Myers, FL - Elder Michael cost is FREE. Petersburg, FL - Elder Barnes Sr. 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011