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The mother was totally shocked when she was told by others that it was possible that someone else is the father but Tonio did not believe the sto- ries and continued to express his love for both, even though his name is not on the baby’s birth certificate. For this reason, it would have never crossed his mind that Shirae’s cousin, Person and three of his friends, would come to kill him. Tonio admitted that he and Shirae had some disagreements but did not feel that he had abused her. Apparently, Richard Person did not feel the same way when he got to the apartment with Governor Rick Scott, who is scheduled to be among the opening day his three friends and shot Mosely as he walked away. primetime speakers at the Republican National Convention continues to Three of the men involved in the shooting murder of Antonio were not related to Shirae as prepare for the Tropical Storm Isaac that is headed towards Tampa Bay. He it may have appeared in the Florida Star last week, which was really a typographical error, did not say when a final decision would be made as to whether to cancel eliminating the word, ‘girlfriend,’ as well as stating that they were cousins. The Star was or modify plans for the convention. also told that all four of the men were related to Shirae but later learned that the sources of During a drill exercise in May that simulated a hurricane hitting Tampa our information did not have that information confirmed, and therefore apologizes. on the Tuesday of RNC week, the Division of Emergency Management With this, The Florida Star is hoping that Corey Bright will turn himself in now, rather began considering options on the Thursday before the convention. By the than, as had been stated by others, wait until after his birthday. We don’t have a birthday at weekend, in the drill, the decision was made to cancel the convention. this time but it is reported that he is 32 years of age. "Public safety. That’s going to be the number one priority," said Lt. Gov. You can read more on this case in our Crime and Justice section of this paper. Jennifer Carroll at the time. "We can have the convention again, but public Jwocpc"Enkpke<""OEEK"Ogfkecn"Itqwr" safety!" Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn is prepared to order an evacuation of the Qpg"[gct"Cppkxgtuct{"Egngdtcvgf host city if Tropical Storm Isaac strengthens to hurricane force and looks like it could make a "direct hit." Congresswoman joined MCCI- "The safety of my residents and our guests and visitors is my No. 1 con- Gateway for its one year anniver- cern”, he said. He is more concerned about the safety of his people than sary celebration! She told the holding the convention. group that over the years, she has The Tampa Convention Center, which will serve as the convention's worked tirelessly during her career media center, and the Tampa Marriott Waterside are in evacuation Zone A, in public service to make health the first evacuated in any hurricane. care more accessible to her con- In 2008, Hurricane Gustav slammed into Louisiana just as the GOP con- stituents and to the millions of vention in St. Paul., Minn., was getting under way. The Category 2 storm Americans nationwide who are led Republicans to cancel opening-day events and open with a scaled- forced to forego health care down national convention. Republicans, Is our God Trying to Tell You Jwocpc - Continued A-3 Something?

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B-7 Check, Money Order, Or Credit Cards Accepted PAGE A-2 THE STAR AUGUST 25, 2012 CHURCH Faith In Our Community The Church Directory Schedule of Events and Services DEATH NOTICES “Come and Worship With Us” ANNOUNCEMENTS DEATH NOTICES New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church 1824 Prospect Street * Jacksonville, FL 32208 EMANUEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School …...... ………………..9:30 a.m. Celebrates 120 Years on Sunday, August 19th and JACKSONVILLE, FL MILLSAP, Daniel, Jr., Sunday Morning Sunday, August 26th at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Rev. A. died August 16, 2012. Intercessory Prayer...... …..10:45 a.m. BENOIT, Ronald Louis, Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. D. Lewis, Pastor of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church MITCHELL, Vassar, 87, died August 16, 2012. Youth Church in Meridian, MS is the guest speaker for the 11:00 a.m. died August 16, 2012. 2nd & 3rd Sundays (Old Sanctuary) BING, Woodrow, III, service on August 19th. Special guests for the 4:00 p.m. MURPHY, Dorothy, Tuesday - Pastoral Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. service will include Rev. Dr. Eugene W. Diamond, Choir died August 18, 2012. died August 20, 2012. Elder Arnitt Jones, Acting Pastor BROWN, Dennis J., 65, Rev. Joe Calhoun, Pastor Emeritus and Members of Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church NAIL, Lorraine Mapps, (904) 764-5727 - Church and Rev. Darryl Edwards, Choir and Members of Greater died August 14, 2012. 78, died August 15, 2012. Bethany Missionary Baptist Church. The celebration will BRUNIER, Anthony NOEGEL, Gene Historic Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church continue on Sunday, August 26th with Rev. Antonio S. Tony, 64, died August 14, Waltermar, 85, died Sunday 2012. Church School ...... 8:30 a.m. Stinner, Pastor of El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in August 17, 2012. Worship Service ...... 10:00 a.m. Meridian, MS as guest speaker for the 11:00 a.m. service. CARTWRIGHT, Patti, OTINIENO, Luz Wednesday 58, died August 17, 2012. “Glory Hour” Bible Study ...... 10:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. James W. Henry, Choir and Members of Entoneate, 65, died “Jehovah Jireh” Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. Summerville Missionary Baptist Church and Rev. Dr. CLINTSCALE, August 18, 2012. Louvenia, died August 2nd & 4th Thursday “Young at Heart Ministry ...... 10:00 a.m. Kelly E. Brown, Jr., Choir and Members of Greater Mt. PALLESCHI, Lisa Ann, Friday Vernon Missionary Baptist Church are special guests for 16, 2012. 46, died August 19, 2012. Joy Explosion Ministry ...... 6:30 p.m. the 4:00 p.m. service. Emanuel is located at 2407. Rev. S. COLLINS, Teresa Hart, 201 East Beaver St. * (904) 355-9475 PARSONS, Pierce Rev. Pearce Edwing, Sr. L. Badger, Jr. Circle. For more information, please call 52, died August 20, 2012. Herbert, died August 17, COOK, Karen A., 59, the church at 904 356-9371. Rev. Dr. Herb Anderson is 2012. GREATER EL-BETHEL DIVINE HOLINESS CHURCH died August 14, 2012. the pastor. PIERSON, Alma C., 88, “The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” COOPER, Manie, 92, Bishop Lorenzo Hall., Pastor WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 2012 - Wayman died August 18, 2012. Street Address: 723 W. 4th St. Jacksonville, Florida 32209 died August 16, 2012. Ministries and the Women of Virtue Women’s Ministry POWELL, Norris, died Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3575, Jacksonville, Florida 32206 COPELAND, Guy, 78, Church Telephone: (904) 359-0661 Home: (904) 358-8932 Cell: 710-1586 invites you to come. “Unleashing The Power That Is August 19, 2012. died August 18, 2012. Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Within.” Saturday, August 25th - Workshops at Spirit of RESNICK, Jack, died DAVIS, Lawrence Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Life Worship Center, 1176 Labelle Street, for girls (ages August 17, 2012. Tuesday...... Prayer Meeting & Bible Study,7:00 p.m. Daquan, died August 16, Thursday...... Joy Night,7:00 p.m. 13-18) and women (18+). 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McNUTT, Gwen M., 85, TARPLEY, Melvin, Jr., 4409 Soutel Dr. * Jacksonville, FL 32208 died August 13, 2012. WCGL1360.com Tel: (904) 766-9671 Fax: (904) 766-2354 died August 10, 2012. MILLER, William WOODBERRY, DIRECTORS Ralph, 68, died August Margery Ann, “Sandy,” The Florida Star and Impact Deborah West Alphonso West 20, 2012. Jacqueline Y. Bartley died August 19, 2012. Striving To Make A Difference! AUGUST 25, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-3 Jwocpc"- continued from A-1 because of a lack of access to local clinics or because nity has one of the highest rates of cancer in the nation. they are simply without health insurance. In fact, African Americans have the highest mortality Ms. Brown thanked the people of Humana and the rate of any racial and ethnic group for all types of can- Medical Care Consortium, Inc. (MCCI) for having cer combined. African Americans are much more likely taken the initiative and opening four primary care clin- to develop new cases of lung and prostate cancer for ics in North Florida. she said that she was especially example, as well as stomach and colon cancer. African pleased that three of the four clinics are located in American women were also less likely to be diagnosed Jacksonville, with the largest one right here on with breast cancer, and have a much higher likelihood Norwood Avenue at the Gateway Town Center to serve of dying from breast cancer than other ethnic groups the Gateway community! here in the United States. African American communi- I am well aware of the positive impact your facilities ties across the country also suffer at a much higher rate have had already on our local communities, said the from other preventable conditions such as heart disease, congresslady. Since your facilities opened last August, diabetes and even asthma. 80 new jobs have been created, and medical services Beyond a doubt, one of the biggest contributing fac- have been expanded to include activity centers for ben- tors to the present day disparities in health care is pre- eficiaries, as have numerous additional benefits for the cisely this problem of the lack of screening and access health and well being of area patients. to medical care in minority communities, since many of Certainly, for African American communities nation- these health conditions, although not always preventa- wide, having access to community area health clinics is ble, are not nearly as deadly or insidious if they are of utmost importance. She stated that she vividly treated early on. remember a meeting she had just last year with several With that said, she again congratulated Humana on scientists who specialize in minority health care issues. their first anniversary for serving the Jacksonville area, They were discussing the importance of education and allowing area residents, especially our senior citizens prevention in the community, so that people are able to on the North side, to have greater, easier access to qual- go out and seek health care assistance before develop- ity services. ing any serious conditions. Yet when community mem- The hard work and quality health care services you bers do not have access to primary or preventive health have provided in your first year to the people here in the care, they become susceptible of acquiring a serious Gateway community, is highly appreciated, and we look health condition that could have been prevented. forward to continuing this partnership in the future. Statistically for example, the African American commu-

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Last week we reprised our first edition of TALK OF THE TOWN! to com- THANK YOU: Clara McLaughlin for the opportunity; Marsha Phelts for memorate our first anniversary. This week, we’ll continue the celebration the kind words of encouragement; Frank Powell for taking us under your with the year in pictures. wing; and Tia A. for your professional layout and your patience through We thank our family, old friends, and new friends for support of TALK this first year. OF THE TOWN! and The Florida Star. It is warming to hear that you are Lastly, we pay homage to the memory of Betty Asque Davis for being the catalyst of it all. AUGUST 25, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-5 PAGE A-6 THE STAR AUGUST 25, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT Terry Crews An Expendable Super Hero!

By Rych McCain, [email protected] and Facebook

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Superheroes are characters from the comic books who are portrayed to have special abil- ities to perform superhuman feats. They are also people with special skills and abilities who are shown on screen as the saviors for the good to combat the sinister forces of evil. In his latest movie role as Hale Caesar in “The Expendables 2,” actor Terry Crews has firmly established himself as a superhero, extending from his role in the first “Expendables” movie. After retiring from the NFL as a defensive back, Crews became a mainstay on TV and in movies.

When asked to describe the similarity of his experiences with the NBC reality show “Stars Earn Strips” and making “The Expendables 2,” crew’s breaks it down saying, “The thing with “Stars Earn Strips” as opposed to “The Expendables” is that you do have blanks. However, the explosions are real explosions. Fire is fire so be careful, that’s not CGI. That wave of heat is real! On the TV show they teamed us up with actual special ops and it made me realize how true the Expendable’s action is to real life. Whereas in movies you have the superheroes who jump, fly, have shields and all this other stuff. I had an op, that they would leave him in Afghanistan for six weeks. He would find people, train them, go on missions, free people out of prison, break them out then radio in and they come get him out of get that one moment of action —- you’re pretty good.” nowhere. That’s an expendable’s mission. That’s what we were doing at the beginning of the movie. Exactly what was happening at the beginning of the movie is what our special ops Crews’ weapon in both Expendable movies was the rare AA-12 shotgun which is an auto- of the American military do everyday. You don’t hear about it, you don’t see it and the rea- matic12-gauge shotgun that shoots off of a 100 round drum which makes it a pretty incred- son I did this show (Stars Earn Strips), was to really bring light to these real, real heroes who ible weapon. When filming the first Expendable movie, Crew’s gun was experimental and are doing this stuff so we can all sleep good.” he had one of only six that existed at the time. It actually became a character of itself in both movies. Crew’s laughs that of all the weapons available to him, Schwarzenegger had to In terms of the weapons training that the actors receive before shooting “The insist on the AA-12. Luckily there were two on set because Crews was going to give up his. Expendables, “ Crews gives a couple of tips explaining, “One thing with a shotgun, you “The Expendables” don’t really aim it, you point it. So it was about the look, the camera, where you want it and is not computerized, high tech, superhero schtick but is old fashion, all of that stuff. But when you’re talking about a real live operation where it has to be in real life, boots on the ground, shooting and fighting As Crews puts it, “When you look at sync or someone else is going to get hurt. The people that you are with, if you don’t know the superhero movies, there’s nobody who looks like we do. I got my body from hitting guys what you are doing, that’s a total different thing. Whereas it is a lot more containing on a at 20 mph on a football field. There’s only one way to get it. Now I love comic books and movie set. There are so many people to tell you exactly how to hold it, what to do; then you the whole thing but they put the muscles on then they rip them off. There’s a place for that but I think there’s a place for us. America loves a come back!

Rych McCain Hollyhood Notes! ond season will begin production in Atlanta this month.

By Rych McCain, [email protected] and Facebook Music: Songbook Entertainment/Atlantic Records Trey Songz’ fifth studio album, “CHAPTER V” arrives in stores and online everywhere today. The Film Fest: album – which features the hits “Heart Attack,” “2 Reasons (featuring The 8th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival (www.hollyshorts.com) T.I.),” and “Dive In” – features collaborations with Lil Wayne, Young wrapped last week with a standing room only awards ceremony at Chinese Jeezy, T.I., Rick Ross, Meek Mill & Diddy and production from the likes of 6 Theatres in Hollywood. The ceremony was hosted by Amy Paffrath, host Benny Blanco, Rico Love, Troy Taylor and even Trey’s brother, Alex of MTV’s Jersey Shore After Hours. The HollyShorts Best Overall Short Neverson. An exclusive deluxe edition of “CHAPTER V” features bonus Film prize, which wins a $10,000 in post production and finishing services songs and content including “Ladies Go Wild,” “Almost Lose It,” and the package from Company 3 went to “ASAD”. Director Bryan Buckley was on music videos for “Heart Attack” and “2 Reasons (Feat. T.I.).” hand to accept. The HollyShorts Best Director Award which wins a Movies: $10,000 post production and finishing services package from Company 3, went to Grainger David for his short film “The Chair.” Best Documentary The Expendables 2. Lionsgate Films & Millennium Films. Starring Short went to Stephanie Butler’s “Bo.” The Method Studios Best VFX Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Chuck Award went to “The Wheel” by John Roberts. The Best Student Short Norris, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Liam Hemsworth, Scott Adkins, went to Terrence Heuston’s “Maddoggin,” while Igor Aleksov took home Yu Nan, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bruce Willis, Arnold the Best International Short prize for “Episodizt.” Best Animation Schwarzenegger, Amanda Ooms Charisma Carpenter and Nikolette Short went to “Luminaris” by Juan Pablo Zaramella. The 8th Annual Noel. Directed by Simon West. Screenplay by Richard Wenk and HollyShorts Film Festival had the most attendance in the festival’s history. Sylvester Stallone. Story by Ken Kaufman, David Agosto and Richard Highlights include an opening night ceremony at the history Chinese Theatre Wenk. Based on characters created by David Callaham. Produced by that drew nearly 1,000 attendees and fest screenings, panels and post AviLerner, Kevin King-Templeton, Danny Lerner and Les Weldon. For receptions taking place in venues throughout Hollywood during the entire old fashion, kick-ass adventure, this film squarely fits the bill. Even though week. The organizers also announced last night that the festival will extend the cast is loaded with a dream team of action superstars; they never step in one another’s spotlight and they truly did work as a well oiled team. its dates next year from 7 days to 10 days. The 9th Annual HollyShorts Opening #1 at the box office is not only validation from the dedicated fan Film Festival will take place August 15-25, 2013. Submissions begin in base that the Expendables franchise has built but it also sets the stage for December and filmmakers will vie for the festival’s top 2013 prize, two tick- more to come. Leader of the pack Barney Ross (Stallone) and his sidekick ets to visit Weta Digital Studios in New Zealand to present their film courtesy Lee (Statham) run a tight ship of professional renegade mercenaries. These st of Starnow. Each HollyShorts 2012 winner receives a 1 look distribution superheroes don’t need padded suits, capes and tights because their mus- deal with the ShortsHD television channel. You film makers reading this cles are as real as the guns they shoot and the ass-whuppins they dish out. should submit your shorts for next year. It is well worth it! TV: Hit me up at [email protected] and swing by my blogs

Bounce TV (www.bouncetv.com), the fastest growing African American www.rychmccainhollyhoodnotes.blogspot.com network in television, will premiere the second season of its original come- dy series Uptown Comic this fall with actor and comedian Rodney Perry www.rychmccainreviewwagon.blogspot.com (Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family, Mo’Nique Show) as host, it was announced today by Bounce TV Chief Operating Officer Jonathan Katz . Study, Observe and Win! Uptown Comic is a half-hour series featuring stand-up performances by Rych some of the hottest up-and-coming comics in the country. The show’s sec- AUGUST 28, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-7

RIHANNA REVEALS ALL: Pop Star Confesses To Oprah Women’s Groups Upset Over Her Friendship And Love For Ex-Boyfriend And Abuser Chris Brown

RIGHT: Shockwaves rang in the entertainment community after Grammy weekend in 2009 when TMZ obtained Rihanna’s photo after she was the victim of domestic abuse at the hands of then boyfriend Chris Brown. LEFT: Oprah interviews ‘Ri’ in Barbados for her show Oprah’s Next Chapter, where the popstar admitted:“We have maintained a very close friend- ship ever since the restraining order was dropped...We built a trust again and that's it. We love each other and we probably always will, and that's not any- thing that we're going to try to change.

By ARTHIA NIXON Caribbean News Editor "I think he was the love of my life. He was my first love, and I see that he loved me the same way. We ran free, we ran wild. We were going at a really rapid BARBADOS: What should have been a rare inside look into popstar pace that we forgot about ourselves as individuals. We needed something to com- Rihanna’s personal life on Oprah’s Next Chapter has stirred emotions in several pletely shut that off." women’s groups after she admitted she was still in love and maintained a friendship As was speculated by media, Rihanna confirmed that she and Chris Brown with her former abuser, singer/actor Chris Brown. have maintained a relationship of sorts. Many have also claimed that Rihanna, who grew up with a father who was “We have maintained a very close friendship ever since the restraining order abusive to her mother, should realize that she is an influence to young fans and her was dropped,” viewers heard Rihanna say to Oprah. “We're very, very close friends. eagerness to maintain a relationship with Brown after graphic photos of her were We built a trust again and that's it. We love each other and we probably always will, published in 2009 is a bad example to others who might walk into a situation with and that's not anything that we're going to try to change. It's not something you can potentially deadly consequences. shut off.” Yet, the episode, which received the second highest ratings, showed the over- "I truly love him - the main thing for me is he's at peace. I'm not at peace if sexed edgy temptress in a soft subdued and even vulnerable state as she took Oprah he's not happy or he's still lonely. I care. It actually matters that he finds that peace." on a tour of her native Barbados and then settled on a couch to reveal a side never Rihanna also recalls watching her father abuse her mother as a child and said that she seen. has forgiven Brown. Rihanna confessed that she and Chris did in fact attend a party on a friend’s “I have forgiven,” she said. “It took me a long time. I was angry for a long yacht France earlier this summer stating: ““We went to a mutual friend's party on a time. I was resentful. I was dark. It was coming out in my music. It was coming out yacht. It's awkward because I still love him ... my stomach drops, and I have to main- in my attitude. It was heavy." tain this poker face and not let it get to the outer part of me. I have to maintain that "I thought I hated Chris and I realized it was love that was tarnished,” and suppress it. When you don't understand those feelings you can make a lot of mis- Rihanna said. “It looked like hate because it was ugly, it was angry, it was inflamed, takes." it was tainted,” she said. "And the minute I let go of that, I started living again." She also spoke about the highly publicized 2009 assault on her by Brown, her then boyfriend which occurred during Grammy Awards weekend. Caribbean Activists Petition President Obama Tropical Storm Now Hurricane For The Exoneration of Marcus Garvey Isaac Drenches Caribbean On By Geoffrey Philp The Marcus Garvey The Way To Florida Celebrations Committee, Institute of Caribbean Studies, and the Rootz Foundation have launched an online petition addressed to President Barack Obama for the exoneration of the Right Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey, leader of the first and largest economic jus- tice movement in the USA and the world, and a National Hero of Jamaica; citing the recognition of Jamaica's 50th Anniversary of Independence and Garvey's 125th Birthday as key reasons for fashioning this collective campaign. On January 12, 1922, Marcus Garvey, founder of the UNIA-ACL, was arrested by the Bureau of Investigation and charged with mail fraud. In 1925, Marcus Garvey began serving a five-year sentence in the US penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia. After sev- eral appeals, President Calvin Coolidge eventually commuted his sentence, and he was deported to Jamaica. "The petition has the full support of Dr. Julius Garvey, Marcus Garvey's son," said Justin Hansford, legal counsel. "We hope that this effort will help to undo the historic mis- carriage of justice." "The launch date is also significant," added Don Rico Ricketts, founder of the Marcus Garvey Celebrations Committee. "June 16 has many major significations for African-Heritage People, worldwide, including the anniversary of a petition to release Marcus Garvey from prison, sent to US President Calvin Coolidge by the Universal African Missionary Convention from Cape Town, South Africa. It is also the birthday of Leonard Howell (pioneer Rastafarian leader) and marks the Soweto Youth Uprising and Massacre, as well as the celebration of International Day of the African Child, initiated by the African Union." On Wednesday, August 22, 2012 the above image showed the projected path And Rootz Foundation President, Priest Douglass Smith declared ”As Marcus of Hurricane Isaac. Garvey promised, in his first message from prison in Atlanta, even if it takes a thousand years, the grandchildren of those who suffered the injustice will return to claim their rights.” According to Priest Douggie, “The exoneration of the Honorable Prophet Marcus By ARTHIA NIXON Garvey is not just for Africans but is also a chance for the perpetuators to atone for the Florida/Georgia Star gross injustice.” "This seventh anniversary of the Congressional and Presidential Recognition of Several Caribbean islands are monitoring a weather system en route to June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month, we plan to pay special attention to the legacy of one of the most important leaders in the Black civil rights movement, the Florida now that tropical storm has now upgraded to Hurricane Isaac. father of the Black Economic Independence Movement," said Dr. Claire Nelson, the archi- Up to press time, the Dominican Republic and Haiti were under hurricane tect of National Caribbean American Heritage Month. "As we focus on small business, warning while hurricane watch was issued for Puerto Rico, Vieques, Culebra, Haiti community economic development, and trade, we must remember the small businesses and the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands. and international trading company launched by Marcus Garvey, and resolve to embrace Tropical storm warnings were issued for Martinique, Guadeloupe, St. Martin, the lessons in economic self-reliance of this great 'visioneur'. We want not just to exoner- St. Kitts, Nevis, Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, Anguilla Saba, St. Eustatius, St. ate Garvey, but also to help re-invigorate his vision of a global trading company. It is time Maarten, the British Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. we own our ships, forty acres, and a mule." The hurricane is projected to also affect Florida. PAGE A-8 THE STAR AUGUST 25, 2012 AUGUST 25, 2012 THE STAR PAGE B-1

Frank L. Humphrey III Springs From National Performanc e to Internatio nal Stage

Frank L. Humphrey III is one of Jacksonville's rising Classical Singers. Mr. Humphrey was given the opportunity to star in an opera in Nantes and Paris, France. Last year, he was asked to headline a show with Gloria Estefan, for First Lady of the United States. Michelle Obama and now to international heights he's soaring. Mr. Humphrey is a graduate of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and is furthering his education at Florida State College at Jacksonville. This talented singer and performer hopes to ransfer to one of the best music conservatories this country has to offer. He is an active member of Greater Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church where Rev. Dr. Kelly E. Brown Jr. is pastor. Of his local, state, national and international success Frank tells us, "Originating a role is a very tedious process." He is proud of the opportunity to put together his first international trip and production, and that he fully understands the stakes of it all. For Frank L. Humphrey III, he quips, "Success isn’t an option or dream - it’s a demand.” This past spring, The Florida Star was privileged to review for our readers Frank Humphrey and other local performers in a commanding performance of Zora Neale Hurston's,"Spunk!"

Florida Star Reading Grandmother Turns Sickness Into Personal Success With Jewelry Line Launch

By ARTHIA NIXON Florida/Georgia Star

When Maude Penny Cuffe moved in with her military son to help care for her young grandsons, the bubbly grandmother had to slow things down when her lupus kicked in with painful vengeance. Instead of considering it a tragedy, the former cos- metologist turned it into triumph and set off to continue her love of fashion. Instead of simply wearing it, she decided to design it. “I’ve had lupus since 1999,” she told our paper. “It’s a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. There is a lot of pain, especially in your joints and I sometimes find myself confined to a bed for days at a time. When I do try to stand, I can’t do it for but a moment. But I still make it a priority to get up and celebrate life. I take the iPad with me in my bed and then of course when you have a set of twins and another child running around the house with parents deployed overseas, you have an extra reason to push and get up to do something.” With not much to do from her bed, three years ago Cuffe, who admits to being an avid Florida Star reader in print and on Facebook, decided to take up a new Designs by Penzania, Maude Penny Cuffe turned her hobby into an hobby – jewelry making and design. After wearing her art and giving them as gifts, awareness campaign of her battle with lupus. she found herself in unexpected demand. “Friends kept telling me to pursue it and that encouragement is what led me to launch my company and website www.designsbypenzania.com,” she beams. “I can’t make it to craft shows up and down the area all the time but through online orders, I am becoming a bit known. Its sort of that extra confidence I think we all need to be reminded that we can be in control of our lives even if our bodies want to control us as it relates to health issues.” And with my own $25 piece from Designs by Penzania, I can assure you that wearing one of her original designs not only gives your outfit that extra wow, but it also gives you an extra smile knowing that the hands who made the pieces is some- one who continues to fight through her pain. It also starts a great conversation to explain lupus and what it does to those who have it. All in all, it’s one of the most stylish ways to raise awareness for the disease.

Maude Penny Cuffe models her Designs by Penzania line. PAGE B 2 THE STAR AUGUST 25, 2012 What To Know When Choosing Health Father, “Strengthen Me with Your Great Love” Care Providers For Your Family

Heavenly Father, please hear me, (StatePoint) Nothing is more important than the health of your I need your strength today, family. So when it comes to selecting the right heath care I know I need your comfort, providers, it is vital to do careful research and come up with the Please hear me as I pray; right choices for you and your loved ones.

I hurt so deeply inside until, When it comes to selecting a doctor, most of us are very partic- I’m unsure what to say, ular and know what to look for. Things aren’t necessarily so clear when it comes I need some intervention, to selecting other types of health practitioners, such as health care providers, rehab Can you send more “Faith” my way? facilities, long-term care facilities and others.

Every day I really feel like, “It’s always important to equip yourself with some background knowledge and to The Devil has tried and won, use it to ask plenty of questions of any potential health provider or facility that will What more can I tell you, be treating you or a family member,” says Paul Grace, President and CEO of the Except you know how it all begun; non-profit National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT). The Bible says at Proverbs 3:5-6 to Trust in God (you) with all my The experts at the NBCOT recommend these tips as you search for a certified Heart and do not lean on my own health care provider: Understanding. In all my ways take Notice of (you) and you will make my • Ask if he or she is certified, and if so, by what board or authority. Certification Paths straight; and accreditation are designed to ensure that health professionals are qualified, capable, and prepared to perform the required services. Father, Father, O’ Heavenly Father, Tell me please, tell me please, • Request documentation to confirm certification. How long O’ Heavenly Father must I wait? • Question the provider about his or her level of education, training and experi- Thinking about your love and what you gave, ence in the desired field. Your loving Son died for me in so many ways, He humbled himself and a ransom he paid, • Inquire about any specialty certifications or other skills that might apply to your My mere life I could never even trade; needs.

But I thank you Heavenly Father so much, • Ask for references and perform independent research to determine suitability to For being my Almighty True God above, provide the care. But I pray you will see your way to please, Father, strengthen me with your great love. Finding the right rehabilitation or long-term care facility in the event of an injury or ailment is just as important as finding a health care provider. Always make sure facilities provide evidence that they are qualified to perform designated clinical ©2012 Doretha Lynn M Lismore activities and have met certain quality standards.

• Ask management if the facility is currently accredited, and if so, by what board or authority. *****/ Community Activities • Ask to see relevant documentation to confirm its commitment to excellence and evaluation.

Announcements, meetings, happenings, and community events • Ask about how the quality of care is measured and monitored by the facility. scheduled in Jacksonville and the surrounding area The Duval County Health Department (DCHD) has issued a mosquito- • Check the benchmarks by which the facility is compared to on the regional and borne illness alert for Duval County. Human cases of West Nile Virus national level. (WNV) have been confirmed and there is a heightened concern that additional residents will become ill. The most recent cases involve 35 and 52 year-old • Review client satisfaction surveys and perform independent research on each males and 41 and 54 year-old females. Duval County has five confirmed cases potential facility. of WNV in 2012. Symptoms of West Nile virus may include headache, fever, fatigue, dizziness, weakness and confusion.DOH continues to conduct statewide When it comes to the health of your family, you don’t want to cut any corners. surveillance for mosquito borne illnesses, including West Nile virus infections, Make sure you cover all bases and provide your family with the care they deserve. Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, malaria, and dengue. Residents of Florida are encouraged to report dead birds via the website Community Activities, cont’d...... http://www.MyFWC.com/bird. For more information on mosquito-borne illness- es, visit DOH’s Environmental Public Health website at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/medicine/arboviral/index.html or call Tropical Storm Debby survivors have two weeks remaining to register for your DCHD at 904-253-1850. federal disaster assistance. Applications must be received by Tuesday, Sept. 4, Start Your Own Vegetables from Seed, Duval County Extension Office on to be considered for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Saturday, August 25, 2012. Please call Jeannie to register, 904 255-7450. Pre- Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration.All survivors registration is required. who had storm-related damage to their home, vehicle, personal property, business Summertime in the City this Saturday August 25, 2012, at The Jacksonville or its inventory between June 23 and July 26 should register for assistance. Landing, at 2 Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact 904.353.1188 Anyone who has not registered with FEMA for disaster aid, has questions about for any information. their application or needs more information about recovery programs should call 26th Annual Rollin’ on the River Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show at The FEMA's toll-free helpline at 800-621-FEMA (3362).Online registration is avail- Jacksonville Landing, on Saturday, August 25, 2012, 2 Independent Dr. W., able at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or through a smartphone or tablet at Jacksonville, FL 32202. Call 904.353.1188 for more information. m.fema.gov. LEGO DUPLO Read! Build! Play! Tour, Sunday, August 26, 2012, at the FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF NORTH FLORIDA (FSS) is ranked first Museum of Science and History (MOSH), 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL in the state for the number of children adopted from foster care last fiscal year. For 32207. For more information contact 904.396.MOSH. information about adopting a child from foster care, call the FSS Adoption Hotline Golden Isles Arts and Humanities presents Jazz in the Park Featuring Just at 904-421-5839 or go to www.heartgallery.org. JAZZ QUARTET, on Sunday, August 26, 2012, 7:00-9:00 p.m., at Neptune Park, The below listed roadways may not be CLOSED – but this is an advisory that St. Simons Island. Outdoor evening jazz concert. For info contact 912-262-6934, FLOODING has been reported in the area and they should be AVOIDED: goldenislesarts.org. In addition to the roadways (listed below), there is flooding reported at THE FIRST ANNUAL HAIR EXTRAVAGANZA, AMG Uptown, on Monday McCoys Creek @ Stockton and 1400 block of S. EDGEWOOD, Hart Expressway August 27, 2012, 525 W. Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. For mor informa- and University – off ramp.FOR CURRENT UPDATES, PLEASE FOLLOW tion call 904.356.1081. TWITTER @JAXREADY. Citizens are also advised to avoid the following road- Rock 'N' Blues Fest, this Monday, August 27, 2012, at the Florida Theatre, 128 ways: E. Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact 904.355.2787 for all informa- Powers Ave at University Blvd – tion. University at St. Augustine The Curious World of Patent Models at the Museum of Science and History 6600 Arlington Expressway – both directions – flooding (MOSH),onTuesday, August 28, 2012, at 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL Phelps and Market 32207. Call 904.396.MOSH for all information. 107th at Catoma JAXUSA Partnership Luncheon - Jaguars Kick Off, Wednesday, August 29, 6400 Block of Beach Blvd (at Ryar) – west and eastbound lanes flooding 2012, at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, San Jose Blvd at Univ. Blvd flooding FL 32202. Please contact 904.630.4000 for all information. Blanding and 295 – N/S on and off ramps flooded Matisyahu and The Dirty Heads, on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at the Florida Collins Rd and Blanding – intersection flooding (Collins west of Blanding, as Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Call 904.355.2787 for all well) information. WE WILL KEEP YOU POSTED Auditions: RITZ SOUND & VOCAL PERFORMERS on Thursday, August ELNEC Conference (End-of-life Nursing Education Consortium), Sept. 10, 29th and 30, 2012, at the Ritz Theatre and LaVilla Museum, 829 N. Davis Street, 2012, 7:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Comfort Suites at World Golf Village, 475 Jacksonville, FL 32202. For more information call 904.632.5555. Commerce Lake Dr., St. Augustine. ELNEC is a national end-of-life educational JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS, Everbank Field program educational program administered by the City of Hope National Medical onThursday, August 30, 2012, at 1 Everbank Field Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Center (COH) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AAC) Contact 904.633.6100 for any information. designed to enhance palliative care in nursing. This event is sponsored by River Rally - River City Blues Band, River City Brewing Company on Friday HavenHospice. For information and registration, call 904-810-2377 or email Jill August 31, 2012, 835 Museum Cir., Jacksonville, FL 32207. Tager at [email protected]. AUGUST 25, 2012 THE STAR

“NATURAL NOT NAPPY”: Brunswick Curlfriends Unite At Social

By ARTHIA NIXON Florida/Georgia Star

The natural hair divas of Brunswick and nearby counties united last weekend when the Curlfriends girlfriends hosted a Chat and Chew social at the Corner Café. Led by local chapter president Melissa Brown Wright (pictured right), the Curlfriends got together to embrace their choice of wearing their hair in natural styles and traded maintenance secrets. “I am so excited and it was a lovely event!” beamed Brown Wright who was over- whelmed with the response from the group. “I actually started the local chapter of Curlfriends for my own purposes. I had decided to go natural and I wasn’t sure if it was the right decision for me. I was getting frustrated and had spent a lot of time going over blogs and thought maybe I ought to just go on Facebook and meet up with local women to see what they could tell me about their natural journeys. So in May, we had the first meeting and we agreed to this second In August. We were so thrilled to have nearly 80 RSVP’s and some 40 attendees.” With even more ladies anticipating the next meeting in October, Brown Wright said that she was thrilled that attendees from neighboring counties reveled in the fact that they no longer had to travel all the way to Atlanta for similar meetings. She added that now, they all don’t feel as if they are going though the natural hair journey alone. “It’s about being natural not nappy,” she noted. “From childhood, we are exposed to the debates of when our hair should be relaxed and we go through a lifetime of damaging it. We don’t have a problem with women braiding, locking, twisting or whatever. We simply want them to refrain from putting chemicals in their hair.” PAGE B-4 THE STAR AUGUST 25, 2012

Jacksonville Jaguars To Host Regular-Season Game In United Kingdom In Each Of Next Four Years

The Jacksonville Jaguars will play a total of four home games in London. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and team owner Shad Khan made the formal announcement Tuesday. In addition to the Jaguars’ 2013 game in London, the league is working to add a second game in the U.K. next year, with the intention of finalizing details in the With interest in the NFL in the United Kingdom at an all-time high, the coming months. Jacksonville Jaguars have made a multi-year commitment to International Series The Jacksonville Jaguars will be a bold and ambitious NFL franchise,” said games in London. Jaguars Owner Shad Khan. “Playing a home game in London over four seasons is The Jaguars will play one regular-season home game in the United Kingdom consistent with our vision to introduce and grow the Jaguars brand globally, and in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, all at London’s historic Wembley Stadium. The date we're appreciative of the support from the Jacksonville business community to make of the 2013 game as well as the opposing team will be announced in the months this a reality and winning proposition for everyone. This is a priceless opportunity ahead. to share the business, tourism and lifestyle story of Jacksonville with international “Our goal is to continue to grow the game, and this commitment by the audiences, and I know it will give the Jaguars a unique and powerful identity within Jacksonville Jaguars represents a major step forward in our international efforts,” the league and beyond.” said NFL Commissioner ROGER GOODELL. “We have had a tremendously posi- Prior to the Jaguars debut in London in 2013, the 2012 NFL schedule will tive reaction to our sport in the U.K. and we’re excited that the Jaguars are seizing feature the St. Louis Rams hosting the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium this opportunity to raise the profile for the team as well as the Jacksonville commu- on Sunday, October 28. Demand for tickets to this game has been tremendous, with nity. The NFL is committed to working with Shad Khan and the Jaguars in every all 65,000 placed on sale to date having sold out and the remaining tickets being respect to help them grow their brand and fan base through the NFL International made available to fans in September. Series and the many opportunities these games will offer.” The international series of regular-season games to date has contributed to On October 11, 2011, NFL owners approved a resolution that authorized the increased NFL fan interest in the U.K., with a current fan base of 11 million, includ- league to schedule regular-season games in the U.K. in each of the next five years, ing more than two million avid fans, a 32 percent increase in the past two years. including determining the number of games per season, the venue and the compet- Television ratings have also shown tremendous growth – with Sunday view- ing teams. All clubs were permitted to volunteer to play at least one regular-season ership of NFL games up 154 percent and the Super Bowl audience increased 74 per- game per year as a home team in the U.K. on an annual basis for up to five years, cent since 2006 – and the league has developed new and stronger business partner- and the Jaguars’ proposal was selected. ships. Edward Waters College Kicks Off Football Season On Saturday By MIKE BONTS Sharks ArenaBowl Reign Comes To End Edward Waters College begins the 2012 football The Jacksonville Sharks’ reign as defending season Saturday at home against the Skyhawks of Point ArenaBowl champions came to an end on Friday night, as University at 1 p.m. for President's Appreciation Day. early turnovers proved costly in the Sharks’ 89-34 loss to the This will be the first ever meeting with the Philadelphia Soul in front of 12,332 at Wells Fargo Center. Skyhawks who are in their second season as a varsity pro- gram and their first as a full member of the NAIA. The sea- The Sharks received the opening kickoff and imme- son features a 12-game schedule which is headlined by con- diately put points on the board, as quarterback Bernard tests against six teams that are NCAA Division II or higher. Morris capped the drive with a nine-yard touchdown pass to QB Brandon Turman, a three year letterman from Jeron Harvey. But in the middle of the first quarter, the game Thomson, Ga., is entering his senior season. Turman would turned in Philadelphia’s favor, as three Shark turnovers led be the first four-year starter at QB since former All- to a 38-0 Soul run that put the home team in front for good. Conference QB Kamau Leitner started from 2005-2008. Trailing 7-6 but with the ball in Soul territory, full- Other top returning players include senior running back back Rendrick Taylor fumbled, allowing Philadelphia to Phillip Teamer, senior defensive back Tony Goodman and take over. After a Soul touchdown, Morris then sacked on sophomore linebacker Bernard Dawson. fourth down to set Philadelphia up with a short field. The The Tigers were 5-5 and improved their total offen- Soul converted that field position into a touchdown before Morris completed 17 of his 29 throws for 199 yards, sive stats in 2011, moving from an NAIA national ranking of intercepting Morris on the first play of the Sharks’ next three touchdowns and three interceptions. He also ran for a 89th in 2010 to 53rd. The Tigers also improved their scoring drive. Philadelphia scored yet again before recovering a game-high 50 yards and a touchdown on four carries. offense last season, going from #88 (fifth to last) nationally fumble on the ensuing kickoff. When the dust settled, the Harvey led all receivers with nine receptions for 141 yards in 2010 scoring 11.4 points per game, to a 2011 rank of #54 Soul had taken control of the game, entering the locker room and added three scores. It was Harvey’s sixth straight game scoring 22.3 points per game. The Tigers' offense last season with a 45-12 halftime edge. with multiple touchdowns, and the receiver has now found rushed for 2,017 yards, passed for 1,088 yards and scored 30 The offensive star of the first half was the end zone 15 times in six career playoff games. touchdowns. Philadelphia’s Larry Brackins, who scored five touchdowns Defensively, LaRoche Jackson led the way with 7.5 "We had a pretty good year offensively last season," – three receiving, two rushing – on just six touches. said second year head coach Brad Bernard. "But I know that total tackles (seven solo), while Smith added six tackles of Brackins pulled in all three of Dan Raudabaugh’s touch- if we're going to go anywhere this season, we have to be his own to go along with an interception, a forced fumble down passes, then later hauled in a pair from Adam caretakers of the football." and a pass breakup. Defensive lineman Andre Caroll also Last season the Tigers posted their best NAIA total DiMichele and returned a kickoff for a touchdown to finish forced a fumble, but for the second straight game the defense ranking since 2004 when EWC had the 22nd ranked the night with eight scores. Sharks’ normally potent pass rush went without a sack. defense. Defensive coordinator Lane Powell's defensive unit The Sharks came out of the locker room looking to For Philadelphia, an efficient Raudabaugh went 15- finished 34th in total defense last season, holding opponents swing momentum in their favor and forced a turnover on the for-21 for 196 yards and three scores. DiMichele played the to 29 points per contest. EWC also forced 26 turnovers, and Soul’s first third-quarter possession, as Charlie Hunt recov- fourth quarter, going 5-of-6 for 52 yards, two touchdowns had 14 sacks in 2011. ered a fumble at the Jacksonville three yard line. A few plays and an interception. Brackins paced the Soul receiving corps "I spent a lot of time this spring on the defensive later, Morris went deep and hit Harvey for a 42-yard touch- with seven catches for 75 yards and five touchdowns, while side of the ball," Bernard said. "As an offensive guy, I nor- down that was the third scoring connection between the two. Donovan Morgan and Emery Sammons each caught four mally spend a good amount of time on that side of the ball, Terrance Smith made an outstanding play later in passes for 75 and 65 yards, respectively. Ross, the AFL’s but I know that you don't win national championships with- the third quarter, jumping in front of a Raudabaugh pass for leading rusher during the regular season, ran the ball five out a quality defense." an interception that Smith easily returned for a touchdown. times for 23 yards and a score. Mrs. Ross Goes From Golden Girl To The interception was Smith’s fourth in as many games since Stevenson was the Soul’s standout defender, as he switching to defense toward the end of the regular season. made a game-high eight tackles, forced a pair of fumbles, Diamond Doll With Diamond Win On the Sharks’ final possession of the third, Morris cut recovered a fumble and returned an interception for a touch- Jacksonville Jaguar Aaron Ross’ golden girl is through Philadelphia defenders for a 29-yard touchdown down. Robinson and Justin Warren each recorded a sack for now a diamond doll. Fresh off her Olympic wins, Sanya run. Philadelphia. Richards-Ross ran the 400m at the DN Gala Diamond Ultimately, however, the Sharks’ early deficit The loss moves the Sharks’ all-time playoff record League meet in Stockholm last week. proved to be too much to overcome. Philadelphia continued to 4-2, as the team is now 1-1 in American Conference Event winners receive $40,000. to force turnovers in the second half, as LaRico Stevenson Championship games. This was the first time in team histo- Sanya Richards-Ross left hauled in an interception off of a tipped pass and returned it London with gold when she anchored ry that Jacksonville had played a team from the East for a touchdown. Soul sack leader Bryan Robinson then the women’s 4x400M relay with Division in the postseason Francena McCorory, Allyson Felix broke through the Shark offensive line to bring down Morris and DeeDee Trotter. She also secured for a safety. Despite the Sharks’ improved offensive play in an individual gold. the third, Philadelphia led 68-34 at the end of the frame. AUGUST 25, 2012 THE STAR PAGE B-5 First Lady Michelle Obama Joining Forces

Story by Marsha Dean Phelts Photos by Frank M. Powell

First Lady Michelle Obama brightened up the Air Wolf Hangar at Mayport when she vis- Jonathan Will, Mayor Alvin Brown City of ited Jacksonville on Wednesday. In opening remarks the First Lady acknowledged the pres- Jacksonville Robert Trammell, DIAZ Eugene ence of Congresswoman Corrine Brown and Mayor Alvin Brown who were in the audi- Anthony, and Mark Jannise ence. Also spotted in the VIP section with our Congresswoman and Mayor were Senator Tony Hill, Representative Mia Jones, Ken Johnson, Michael Blaylock, and a distinguished group from the local Veterans Administration Office that included: Thomasina Scott, Greather Brown, Paul Bivens, Sarah Velasquez and Brad Walker and so many other mili- tary officials. Mrs. Obama also thanked the Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, Captain, Command Master Chief and their spouses for hosting her visit. She gave a heartwarming "Shout Out" to Paul Andrews who was privileged to introduce her and to the extraordinary men and women in uniform, veterans and their families. Andrews shared his fortune to have been among those retired military who gained employment from the Joining Forces initiative. Wednesday at Mayport was a military moment with the First Lady, wife of our Commander and Chief, Barack Obama. Mrs. Obama talked of the challenge that President Obama made to American Former Florida senator Tone Hill, Terry Robinson, Jeanine Michel, Michelle Businesses that he asked her and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice-President Joe Biden to take Reaves ,with Pure Radio AM 1320 and Captain Mark Stevens, Congresswoman the lead in and tagged as the Joining Forces Program. The goal of Joining Forces was to FM 103.7 Jacksonville's Christian Station Corrine Brown, and Michael Blaylock provide within two years a business initiative that would retrain where needed and employ 200,000 military veterans and their spouses by 2013. Mrs. Obama was thankful and proud to announce the success of the program, which began in April 2011 with 2 companies and now has grown to 2000 companies across the country having employed or trained 125,000 military veterans. These companies have now pledged to hire a quarter of a million more veterans of that number, 50,000 include military spouses. Mrs. Obama shared with military families her commitment to support legislation that would allow nurses, doctors, real estate, teacher, and other professionals to be able to use their professional licenses in the states their families relocate to. Presently 26 states adopted transfer professional license or where licensed service providers can easily attain certification in the states where they relocate to due to transfers of their military spouses. Ken Johnson City of Jacksonville, State of Florida BMCS 5W Troy Green, ITC SW/EXW Charlotte Mrs. Obama stated, “Today, again, I want to renew our challenge to those remaining 24 Rep Mia Jones, The Florida Star Marsha Phelts Derricott, State of Florida Rep Mia Jones, DC3 SW CJ states to find their own solutions to insure that our military spouses can continue to provide and Mayor Alvin Brown City of Jacksonville Baja, and QM SW R.J. Robinson for their families and practice the professions they love because more than anything else truly that is the story of Joining Forces that’s why we started this effort. It is the stories of folks all across this country stepping up and doing everything they can to serve all of you as well as you have served this country. Thank you for your service to our country, you all make us so incredibly proud so let the work continue. Thank you, God bless.” After speaking, First Lady Michelle Obama shook the hands of those seated in the rafters back drop and spoke with the audience. There was also a photo op for the hundreds who gathered. PAGE B-6 THE STAR AUGUST 25, 2012 OPINIONS THE FLORIDA STAR THE GEORGIA STAR - - OWNER/PUBLISHER DESIGN AND WEB SITE PARTNER- THE OTHER SIDE OF JACKSONVILLE CLARA McLAUGHLIN LEATH ALLEN PROCTOR The Florida Star was asked by some Jacksonville citizens to allow some vies to be presented weekly. We have agreed to do so with MANAGEMENT “AROUND THE TOWN” the understanding that the articles written would not promote violence or hate. Let it be known that the views and opinions LONZIE LEATH, RINETTA M. FEFIE FRANCES BRADLEY, VOLUME BURKES expressed are not those of The Florida Star owner or staff. 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Thousands of students were accompanied by their fathers and father-figures on day one of the school year as part of the nationwide Million Fa- ther March. In fact, there were 6,478 father-figures that participated in this event. W E L C O M E

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(StatePoint) Ally Wallet Wise, a financial ed- ucation program from Ally Financial, offers some tips on taking better control of your fi- nances and personal credit: 1. Make sure you know what is in- cluded in your credit report. It is important to review your credit report at least once per year to ensure there aren’t any mistakes and you have not been the victim of identity theft. Your credit report contains information about you and your payment history. It’s collected and organized by a credit reporting agency and is available to those who are considering granting you credit. Your credit score is a number that reflects the information found in your credit report. You can obtain a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months by visit- ing www.AnnualCreditReport.com 2. Create a budget and stick to it. Understand needs versus wants and avoid using credit to buy things you cannot afford. 3. Pay your bills on time. Your pay- ment history is one of the most important fac- tors when determining your credit score. You are usually considered a good credit risk if you have a history of paying your bills on time. 4. Have a small amount of total debt. Make sure your total debt is not too large. If a large portion of your income each month is already committed to paying off other credit, creditors may be hesitant to extend you addi- tional credit. 5. Don’t have a lot of open credit. Excess open credit can result from having too many credit cards. While you may think hav- ing a lot of credit cards with high limits is a sign that you have good credit, creditors may look at your available credit as being a poten- tial debt. In other words, creditors may be- lieve too much open credit may lead you to overextend yourself in the future. 6. Only use a small amount of your total available credit. Creditors like to see that you use your credit with restraint – using some but not “maxing out” your cards. 7. Showcase that you are stable and responsible. Creditors look for signs of sta- bility and responsibility. Numerous changes in address and/or employment may hurt your rating.

visit www.AllyWalletWise.com. AUGUST 25, 2012 PREP RAP PR - 3 bill adopting the moonstone as the official state gem. Ironically, the Facts About Florida moonstone is not found naturally in Florida...nor was it found on the moon. 1. Greater Miami is the only metropolitan area in the United States 22. In 1987 the Florida legislature designated the American alligator whose borders encompass two national parks. You can hike through pris- (Alligator mississippiensis) the official state reptile. Long an unofficial tine Everglades National Park or ride on glass-bottom boats across Bis- symbol of the state, the alligator originally symbolized Florida's exten- cayne National Park. sive untamed wilderness and swamps. 2. Saint Augustine is the oldest European settlement in North America. 23. Miami installed the first bank automated teller machine especially 3. The name Punta Gorda, which means, "fat point" when translated for rollerbladers. from Spanish. The moniker was given to the city because a broad part 24. Ybor City was once known as the Cigar Capital of the World with of the land in Punta Gorda juts into Charlotte Harbor. The harbor itself nearly 12,000 tabaqueros (cigar-makers) employed in 200 factories. is somewhat unique, as it is the point where the Peace River meets the Ybor City produced an estimated 700 million cigars a year at the indus- ocean. try's peak. 4. Orlando attracts more visitors than any other amusement park desti- 25. Plant City, the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, holds the nation in the United States. Guinness record for the world's largest strawberry shortcake. The 827 5. New England Congregationalists who sought to bring their style of square-foot, 6,000 pound cake was made on Feb. 19, 1999 in McCall liberal arts education to the state founded Rollins College, the oldest Park. college in Florida, in Winter Park in 1885. 26. The Sunshine Skyway Bridge is a cable-stayed concrete bridge. 6. Cape Canaveral is America's launch pad for space flights. Opened in 1987 the bridge coasts through the clouds at 190 feet above 7. Florida is not the southernmost state in the United States. Hawaii is water. Its bright yellow support cables spread from the two center pillars. farther south. The structure gives drivers unobstructed view of the water during the 8. A museum in Sanibel owns 2 million shells and claims to be the 4.1 mile trip over Tampa Bay. world's only museum devoted solely to mollusks. 27. Nearly 80 percent of the states intake of sweet Atlantic white shrimp 9. The Benwood, on French Reef in the Florida Keys, is known as one is harvested in Amelia Island waters. Two million pounds of shrimp are of the most dived shipwrecks in the world. delivered to Fernandina docks annually. 10. Safety Harbor is the home of the historic Espiritu Santo Springs. 28. A swamp such as the Fakahatchee Strand in the Everglades func- Given this name in 1539 by the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. He tions in three major ways. First, its vegetation serves as a filter to clean was searching for the legendary Fountain of Youth. The natural springs the water as it makes its slow journey southward. Secondly, it's a major have attracted attention worldwide for their curative powers. habitat for wildlife and plant life. Finally, it actually prevents flooding 11. Niceville is home to the famous Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival cele- by slowing down the flow of water after heavy rains. brated the third weekend in October. 29. DeFuniak Springs is home to one of the two naturally round lakes in 12. The United States city with the highest rate of lightning strikes per the world. capita is Clearwater. 30. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens at Delray Beach is the 13. Gatorade was named for the University of Florida Gators where the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the living drink was first developed. culture of Japan. 14. Young aviator Tony Jannus made history on January 1, 1914 when 31. Fort Lauderdale is known as the Venice of America because the city he flew the world's first scheduled passenger service airline flight from has 185 miles of local waterways. St. Petersburg's downtown yacht basin to Tampa. 32. Fort Meade is the oldest settlement in Polk County. It dates back to 15, Dr. John Gorrie of Apalachicola invented mechanical refrigeration 1849 when a settlement grew up around the United States Cavalry fort in 1851. during the Seminole Indian Wars. 16. Miami Beach pharmacist Benjamin Green invented the first suntan 33. The Fred Bear Museum in Gainesville is a tribute to the accom- cream in 1944. He accomplished this development by cooking cocoa plishments of Fred Bear a promoter of proper wildlife management and butter in a granite coffee pot on his wife's stove. the founder of Bear Archery Company. 17. Neil Smith and his brother of Montverde developed the first Snap- 34. The Hawthorne Trail a part of Florida's Rails to Trails program and per riding lawn mower. attracts many outdoor enthusiasts to walk, cycle, or ride horseback 18. Key West has the highest average temperature in the United States. through its 17-mile length. 19. The Saint John's River is one of the few rivers that flows north in- 35. Just north of Haines City is the Baseball City Stadium the spring stead of south. training home of the Kansas City Royals. Haines City is known as The 20. The largest lake in Florida is Lake Okeechobee. Heart of Florida. 21. May 20, 1970 Florida lawmakers passed and sent to the Governor a ******************************************* PR - 4 THE STAR AUGUST 25, 2012 BACK-TO-SCHOOL IS AN IDEAL TIME FOR PARENTS TO TALK WITH TEENS ABOUT drinking

Recent survey reveals two-thirds of parents have taken advantage of back-to-school timeframe Rodner Wright Appointed Interim Provost at FAMU A new school year brings new surroundings Florida A&M University (FAMU) Interim President Larry Robin- and new social situations for many students, making son announced today that he has appointed long-time dean in the School it an ideal time for parents to talk with their teens of Architecture Rodner Wright as the new interim provost and vice presi- about not drinking. Fortunately, many parents have dent for Academic Affairs. taken advantage of the back-to-school timeframe, with two-thirds of parents “Dean Wright has the experience and the vision to do an excep- (67 percent) in a recent survey saying they’ve talked with their teens about drinking during the back-to-school season*. The online survey, conducted by tional job in this post during the transition period,” said FAMU Interim Impulse Research for Anheuser-Busch, also revealed 88 percent of those par- President Larry Robinson. “I really look forward to working with him in ents felt their teens were receptive to the conversation. Separately, 67 percent this capacity as we focus on how we can make the 2012-2013 year, one of of parents surveyed feel they have influence on their teens’ decisions about FAMU’s best. He is a thoughtful and astute leader who is in tune with the underage drinking and their teens listen to them. academic tenor of this university.” For those parents who haven’t yet talked with their kids about drink- Wright has been dean and a member of the faculty of the FAMU ing, Anheuser-Busch offers a program – called Family Talk About Drinking – School of Architecture since August 1996. During this same period, he has to help parents start the conversation and maintain an ongoing dialogue. Avail- been an active board member of the Florida Association of the American able at www.facebook.com/ABFamilyTalk, the page features a downloadable Institute of Architects and the Tallahassee Chapter. From 1998-2001, he parent guide and forum for visitors to ask questions and share stories, as well served on the National Architectural Accrediting Board, first as vice pres- as periodic live chats with certified parent coach MJ Corcoran, who helped ident and then as president. Since 1995, he has served on and/or chaired Anheuser-Busch refresh the Family Talk program in 2011. more than 16 accrediting and candidacy visits combined including a can- “As parents, we understand it’s not always easy to talk with our kids didacy visit to American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emi- about underage drinking, but we also know from longstanding research that, rates in 2008. as parents, we have the biggest influence on their decisions about drinking**,” “I am clearly committed to this university and the success of our said Kathy Casso, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility at An- students,” said Wright. “I look forward to working with faculty, students, heuser-Busch. “Family Talk is a great resource for parents that provides prac- staff and Interim President Robinson as we all work to pursue academic ex- tical tips on how to have honest, realistic conversations with their children cellence.” about underage drinking. It’s a program many of us at Anheuser-Busch use Wright has chaired and served on numerous campus-wide com- with our kids.” mittees at all levels. Most notably, he chaired the Organizational Analysis First launched more than 20 years ago, Family Talk was revamped in Taskforce consisting of more than 30 faculty and administrators, which 2011 and now focuses on parenting stages – teacher, facilitator and coach – contributed significantly to the university’s academic restructuring plan which help parents use and adapt their influence to help prevent underage drinking as their children grow and mature. implemented in July 2011. Currently, he is the chair for the director of the Anheuser-Busch is committed to working with parents, educators, law Marching and Pep Bands Search Committee. enforcement officials, local businesses and many others to prevent underage Prior to coming to FAMU, he spent 11 years as a member of the drinking. In the past three decades, the company and its wholesalers have in- faculty at Mississippi State University School of Architecture. While there vested more than $930 million in advertising and community-based programs he taught design and architectural delineation. Additionally, he served first to promote responsible drinking and prevent underage drinking and drunk as academic advisor, and then as associate dean. In 1992, he became the driving. first African American to serve as president of the Mississippi Chapter of Sources: the American Institute of Architects. *The online poll was conducted in July 2012 with a sample of 1,022 U.S. par- He is a native of Pittsburgh, Penn. and holds a B.S. degree in de- ents (men and women) with teenagers enrolled in high school or college. Poll sign from the University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Architecture participants were selected to closely match U.S. population demographics. and Art and a M. Arch from Harvard University, Graduate School of De- The overall sampling error rate for this poll is +/� 3 percent at the 95 percent sign. level of confidence. Andrew Chin, who served as assistant dean of Architecture Pro- ** 2012 GfK Roper Youth Report developed from an Omniweb study of 1,007 grams, will serve as interim dean of the School of Architecture. Americans age 13-17, conducted February 2012 for Anheuser-Busch AUGUST 25, 2012 THE STAR C&J 1 CrimeCrime andand JusticeJustice A Publication of the Florida Star and Georgia Star

As an African - American newspaper, we basically report on offenses committed by African - Americans. Please note that in our observations, weekly reports show that African - Americans DO NOT commit the largest percentage of criminal offenses in this area. Man Beaten Unconscious During Failed Teen Brings Gun to School Prescription Drug Deal A teen was arrested and found guilty for A man was arrested on multiple charges, in- bringing a gun to a high school and threatening a security guard. cluding battery and burglary after beating the 17-year-old Shyheim Morris brought a gun man who was trying to sell him prescription to school and gave it to another student who pills. would use it in a robbery. Authorities were no- A man named Garrett May wanted to make tified about a gun and when the gun was re- some extra money by selling some of his un- turned to Morris, he was approached by an wanted prescription medication. He told Shyheim Morris unarmed security guard. deputies that he received a telephone call from Morris pulled the gun out and threatened the security guard. someone named Ralph Viola, who called to see Police soon arrived and took action. if May had extra pills to sell. May took this op- Morris was arrested and charged with aggravated assault James Grady Sr. portunity and a meeting was arranged for a with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, possession of a firearm on school property, and possession of a firearm by a minor - under short time later. 18. May drove to a grocery store parking lot and met with Viola and an He is being held on $32,509 bond. unknown black male, later identified as 43-year-old James Grady Sr. May and Grady began discussing through the windows of their vehicles. As the financial details of the drug transaction were being negotiated, Grady be- came angry and May decided that he no longer wanted to complete the transaction. Grady then exited his vehicle, reached into May’s vehicle, and begin beating him profusely. May was finally able to exit his own vehicle through the passenger door, at which time Grady punched him in the face. The punch knocked May to the ground and caused him to lose conscious- ness. When May regained consciousness, both Viola and Grady were gone. Deputies were called to the scene and were able to talk to an indi- vidual that was parked in the immediate area and witnessed the incident. May was transported to the Hospital and received seven staples in the back of his head. Police were able to talk to Viola who then identified Grady as the suspect. Viola and Grady were said to be roommates. Grady was arrested and charged with aggravated battery causing bodily harm or disability, and burglary with assault or battery. He was also charged with felony violation of probation and is being held on $15,000 bond. C&J 2 THE STAR AUGUST 25, 2012

SSSHH! From Actual Police Reports DidDid YouYou HearHear About?...About?... EDITOR’S NOTE: All suspects are deemed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The Sheriff’s Office reports are a matter of public record. The Star seeks to educate in the hope of keeping our community safe.

Nurse Punches 85-Year-Old Alzheimer Patient What Are Signs That Your Child Might Be At Risk On-line?

Your child spends large amounts of time on-line, especially at night. Most chil- A woman working as a nurse was dren that fall victim to computer-sex offenders spend large amounts of time on- arrested and charged with battery on line, particularly in chat rooms. They may go on-line after dinner and on the an 85-year-old Alzheimer resident. weekends. They may be latchkey kids whose parents have told them to stay at Police were dispatched to the facil- home after school. They go on-line to chat with friends, make new friends, pass time, and sometimes look for sexually explicit information. While much of the ity when the risk manager reported an knowledge and experience gained may be valuable, parents should consider employee observed 43-year-old monitoring the amount of time spent on-line. Liliane Stephen Victor hit the elderly Children on-line are at the greatest risk during the evening hours. While offend- resident in the right rear side of the ers are on-line around the clock, most work during the day and spend their head. The witness said two nurses evenings on-line trying to locate and lure children or seeking pornography. were walking the resident to a chair at Liliane Victor Your child receives phone calls from men you don't know or is making calls, a table to be fed. One of the nurses sometimes long distance, to numbers you don't recognize. While talking to a walked away but said Victor used a bear hug to get the elderly child victim on-line is a thrill for a computer-sex offender, it can be very cum- resident to sit down. Victor then punched him in the head because bersome. Most want to talk to the children on the telephone. They often engage he would not sit. Victor was removed from the facility and was in "phone sex" with the children and often seek to set up an actual meeting for real sex. placed on administrative leave while the investigation continued. When police met with Victor, she denied the allegations Your child turns the computer monitor off or quickly changes the screen on the of hitting the 85-year-old man. Victor was arrested and taken to monitor when you come into the room. A child looking at pornographic images or having sexually explicit conversations does not want you to see it on the jail. screen. Victor was charged with battery on a person 65-years or older. She remains on no bond. What Should You Do If You Suspect Your Child Is Communicating With A Sexual Predator Online?

Your Safety • Consider talking openly with your child about your suspicions. Tell them about the dangers of computer-sex offenders. Your Children and the Internet • Review what is on your child's computer. If you don't know how, ask a friend, coworker, relative, or other knowledgeable person. Pornography or any kind of While on-line computer exploration opens a world of possibilities for sexual communication can be a warning sign. children, expanding their horizons and exposing them to different cultures and • Monitor your child's access to all types of live electronic communications ways of life, they can be exposed to dangers as they hit the road exploring the (i.e., chat rooms, instant messages, Internet Relay Chat, etc.), and monitor your information highway. There are individuals who attempt to sexually exploit child's e-mail. Computer-sex offenders almost always meet potential victims via chat rooms children through the use of on-line services and the Internet. Some of these individuals gradually seduce their targets through the use of attention, affec- What Can You Do To Minimize The Chances Of An On-line Exploiter tion, kindness, and even gifts. These individuals are often willing to devote Victimizing Your Child? considerable amounts of time, money, and energy in this process. They listen to and empathize with the problems of children. They will be aware of the lat- • Communicate, and talk to your child about sexual victimization and potential est music, hobbies, and interests of children. These individuals attempt to on-line danger. gradually lower children's inhibitions by slowly introducing sexual context • Keep the computer in a common room in the house, not in your child's bed- and content into their conversations. room. It is much more difficult for a computer-sex offender to communicate There are other individuals, however, who immediately engage in with a child when the computer screen is visible to a parent or another member sexually explicit conversation with children. Some offenders primarily collect of the household. and trade child-pornographic images, while others seek face-to-face meetings • Teach your child the responsible use of the resources on-line. There is much with children via on-line contacts. It is important for parents to understand that more to the on-line experience than chat rooms. children can be indirectly victimized through conversation, i.e. "chat," as well as the transfer of sexually explicit information and material. Computer-sex Instruct your children: offenders may also be evaluating children they come in contact with on-line • to never arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone they met on- line for future face-to-face contact and direct victimization. Parents and children • to never upload (post) pictures of themselves onto the Internet or on-line serv- should remember that a computer-sex offender can be any age or sex the per- ice to people they do not personally know • to never give out identifying information such as their name, home address, son does not have to fit the caricature of a dirty, unkempt, older man wearing school name, or telephone number a raincoat to be someone who could harm a child. AUGUST 25, 2012 THE STAR C&J 3 BizarreBizarre CrimesCrimes who, what, when...huh?

Parents Leave Child in Casino Hotel to go to Party Two Men Switch Seats During Chase With 11-Year-Old in Car

The parents of a 20-month-old child were arrested after Two men were arrested for switching seats behind the leaving the toddler in a Hard Rock Hotel room to go eat and wheel during a chase with an 11-year-old in the vehicle. At around 6 p.m., an officer noticed the extremely tinted drink. windows of the car Vernon Watkins, 32, was driving. When Natalie Fouche, 30, and Albert Owens, 36, had put their the officer attempted to pull the car over by turning on the child to bed and unplugged the telephone so that he would emergency lights, Watkins made a U-turn and sped off. The not be bothered. The couple left to celebrate the birthday of officer chased after the vehicle as it flew over speed bumps, the father. A casino security supervisor received an alert that driving up to 75 mph. the telephone in a room had been unplugged from the wall Vernon Watkins The chase was ended after the car ran a stop sign before crashing into a vehicle that was towing a trailer, then spun Natalie Fouche socket. As standard procedure, an automatic security check out and came to a stop. According to reports, the man in the had to be conducted. passenger’s seat, Gerald James, 29, was said to have asked The supervisor found the child asleep in the room and Watkins to switch with him and both men switched seats as waited about 20 minutes before calling the police and the the car was still being driven. parents of the child returned 45 minutes later to the room, The 11-year-old boy in the back seat was James’ stepson where they were met with police. who was asleep, but woke up when the chase started. The The parents admitted to police that they had left the child child also confirmed that he saw the two men change seats. James was said to have told police that he did not drive. for at least 45 minutes to eat and drink at the casino. Gerald James Both men were arrested and face a felony charge of reck- Fouche is a nursing student and Owens was said to have lessly eluding deputies at a high speed. James was also charged with child neglect Albert Owens been unemployed. Both parents were arrested for one count without great bodily harm, a felony, and driving with a suspended license, a mis- of cruelty toward a child. They remain in jail on $1,000 bond. demeanor. Other Unusual Crimes Across the Nation

Man Murders Girlfriend But Fails to Burn Crime Scene Daycare Workers Run Toddler Fight Club Phoenix, AZ- 21-year-old Dwandarrius Robinson called 911 at Dover, Delaware- Three women who worked at a daycare about 4:30 p.m. to report a fire in his apartment and that he was center were arrested after police came across a disturbing not sure if his girlfriend, Shaniqua Hall, 21, was in the apart- video of toddlers being encouraged to fight each other. The ment. According to repots, Hall was pregnant with Robinson’s video was recorded from a cell phone and showed two 3- child and they also had a 2-year-old daughter together. When Harris year-olds fighting. It also showed one of the children run- firefighters came, they found a small fire and quickly put it out. ning to one of the adults for protection, but instead was They then found the body of Hall in a bedroom handcuffed and her feet tied with pushed back into the fight. At one point one of the children duct-tape. Accelerant was also found poured over her. Robinson was found out in cries and yells, “He’s pinching me,” and the daycare worker the apartment complex’s courtyard with his 2-year-old daughter. Detectives de- responds by saying, “No pinching, only punching.” The two termined that Hall was murdered but when Robinson was interviewed, he denied children were forced to fight as other children watched. The being involved in the murder and said that the duct tape was for a “box project” video came to an officer’s attention as he was investigating and the lighter fluid was for a barbecue they would have in a few days. When they found the keys for the handcuffs, he told them it was for his security work. Police Parker an unrelated case online and the video is not being shown to found out he actually was a security guard and he had two pairs of handcuffs. the public. Police arrested Tiana Harris, 19, Lisa Parker, 47, Robinson’s story about the incident was that he went to run errands with his and Estefania Myers, 21. They were all charged with assault, daughter and discovered the fire when he returned. He then said that he went to endangering the welfare of a child, reckless endangering, and his car to wait for authorities to call and did not want to risk his life or the child conspiracy for the incident. They are being held on $10,000 in the fire. Family members said there have been problems in the relationship in- bond. The children did not sustain any serious injuries, but volving money. “You could just feel the tension in the air between the two of the fights still looked painful to them. The police department them,” said a neighbor. Robinson was arrested and charged with two counts of Myers arranged a meeting with parents of children of the daycare first-degree murder, one count of arson of an occupied structure, and one count of and helped them to find other daycare centers. The daycare has had its license kidnapping. The daughter was put in the care of Halls’ family. suspended pending a hearing. C&J 4 THE STAR AUGUST 25, 2012 CriminalCriminal Line-UpLine-Up MISSING CHILDREN

Name: Kabrina M. Cradle Name: Kiara Taneesha Name: Malik J. Taylor Name: Kiyona Marshea Name: Alneisha Grimes Age: 14 George Age: 14 Robinson Age: 14 Weight: 138 lbs Age: 16 Weight: 204 lbs Age:17 Weight: 130 lbs Last seen: 8/04/12 Weight: 180 lbs Last seen: 8/07/12 Weight: 125 lbs Last seen: 7/31/12 Last seen: 8/15/12 Last seen: 8/01/12 ON THE LOOKOUT

Murder Suspect

Police responded to a location in reference to a person shot. The victim had been shot multiple times by four suspects and was transported to a local hospital where he died.

The name of the suspect is Corey Bright. He is 32 years old, 5’ 10”, and weighs 210 pounds. Suspect Bright was identified along with three other co-defendants as one of the shooters. A warrant for the arrest of Corey Bright has been issued for Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

Efforts to locate Corey Bright have been futile and he is believed to be hiding out with the knowl- edge that he is wanted for Murder. Suspect Bright should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with any information about location of the suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS or email at [email protected]. You will remain anonymous and receive a possible reward if your tip leads to an arrest.

MOST WANTED

Name: Jovan Demario Name: Winton Allen Name: Antreon Name: Tawanda L. Abrams Offense: Fraud Rental Anderson Baker Offense: Attempted Property Offense: Carrying Offense: Credit Card Lewd Lascivious Concealed Weapon Fraud, Forgery Molestation

Citizens with tips are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and become eligible for a reward.