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OPINION LOCAL LOCAL SPORTS An Editorial Opinion from Dr. Goliath Davis III 2 Bill Foster running for St. Petersburg Mayor 3 Steve Kornell running for City Council 3 Bucs get run over by Panthers 8 50¢

We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa • Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor • Bradenton • Sarasota VOLUME 42 NUMBER 8 OCTOBER 22 - OCTOBER 28, 2009 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Pinellas County Lands Federal Documentary Stimulus Dollars Rekindles Spirit, Pinellas County applied for Grant Recovery Act Funding. TEN grants from the American This grant will be used for the Recovery and Reinvestment Act creation of the Homeless of 2009, referred to informally as Emergency Project’s Community Touches Black Men the Economic Stimulus Program. Service Center. It is anticipated a BY JESSE MUHAMMAD As of Oct. 19, Pinellas received total of 32 jobs will be created: 22 SPECIAL TO THE NNPA six grants: construction jobs and 10 others FROM THE FINAL CALL Health and Human Services: once the service center is Replace Mobile Medical Unit completed. HOUSTON (NNPA) - One with a more capable vehicle. The Office of Management and week ago, Oct. 16, marked the Mobile Medical Unit provides Budget – Energy Efficiency and 14th anniversary of the historic preventative health care to Conservation Block Grant. This Million Man March when nearly indigent residents. This grant grant allows the county to provide two million men descended upon allows the department of Health a comprehensive energy efficien- Washington, D.C., at the call of and Human Services the opportu- cy plan for county-owned facili- the Honorable Minister Louis nity to purchase a larger vehicle ties, reducing operations costs Farrakhan. equipped with more advanced and the organization’s carbon In that sea of men stood then medical equipment. footprint. In addition, this grant Columbia College film students Health and Human Services includes public education Glen Towery of Los Angeles and – Increased services offered by programs. The current award Linus Michael of Kenya. Armed Mobile Medical Unit. This grant allows for the development of the with thousands of dollars in will allow the Mobile Medical strategy, benchmarks and goals. donated equipment, both made Unit to increase its outreach and Supplementary awards are antici- the trek to the nation’s capitol with provide more preventative health pated. the goal of documenting what care for indigent residents. This Overall, Pinellas County would be a life-changing experi- grant allowed for the creation of applied for 10 grants from the ence for them. Glenn & Linus Michael Attend Latif Salley, who was touched shown everywhere,” said Nation one paid position. fund, totaling $64,980,142. “I actually did not know about Airport – Terminal improve- Grants still under consideration the Million Man March. by the march to launch a Texas of Islam student minister Robert the march until one of my friends The film chronicles their charter school, was moved while Muhammad. ments and renovations. This include a program to target called me two weeks before the grant allows the St. Petersburg- mortgage fraud by the department experience at the march. In over viewing the film. “This documen- “We need to preserve this gathering,” Towery told The Final an hour of footage, images of men tary brought back a lot of history and share it with our Clearwater International Airport of Justice and Consumer Call. to conduct renovations and Services. arriving, chanting, embracing, memories. It is truly remarkable,” children. If we don’t start docu- The Million Man March was gang members uniting, powerful he says. menting our testimonies on film upgrades at the terminal. This “The American Recovery convened October 16, 1995, to grant estimates the creation of 44 and Reinvestment Act has speakers, and exclusive inter- Salley is one of the many or on paper, they will never call black men to atonement rec- views are shown. success stories born out of the know,” said Muhammad. paid positions. brought the county great onciliation and responsibility. A Community Development – benefits,” said Elithia Stanfield, “We have to rekindle the spirit march. The march inspired men to “It was very well done, and is day of no school, no work, no play of that day. With this film I wanted launch businesses, helped to a great piece for people to get a Short-term rental assistance for assistant county administrator. was declared. at-risk residents. This grant, “Providing services in a climate to capture that spirit, package it decrease crime, increased mem- chance to experience that valuable “That friend literally told me and touch our men,” says Towery, bership in black organizations, part of history,” says Pearl Devers, combined with money awarded of a tight budget is a challenge. that I was going. I was in film to the city of St. Petersburg, will By being proactive in pursuing who has won many awards the mobilized millions to become reg- producer of “The Rosa Parks Story” school so I really couldn’t afford last several years including the istered voters and overall ignited Towery added that “although provide emergency short-term these funds, Pinellas County gov- to go but so many people rental assistance for families and ernment was able to bring our Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame men to take charge in their com- it took me 14 years to produce supported us,” says Towery, now award. munities. this, I was determined to produce individuals who are homeless or community some badly needed 57. are facing homelessness. The services and projects, along with A large audience in Houston “We cannot let the spirit of this film. Our children are not “I felt it would have been attended a viewing Sept. 12 at the that march die. We are going to being taught about this in the program was launched Oct. 12, the jobs that came with them.” improper for me as a film student and is administered through the For more information about Shape Community Center. show this film over and over,” school. This march is not only to go there and not document that Dwayne Muhammad, who says Deloyd Parker, founder of black history, but it is legitimate department of Health and Human the grants Pinellas County has day. I had to help preserve it.” Services. applied for and received, visit attended the march, spearheaded the Shape Center. American history.” The fruit of his work is now the event out of a desire to “inspire “I literally got chills just For more information on Community Development – www.pinellascounty.org/recovery. being shown in cities across the Community Development Block us as men to never forget what we watching the trailer of this film. It this documentary, log on to country in his documentary titled witnessed on that day.” is so touching and should be www.millions13.com. South Of Central, It’s Anybody’s Race For Mayor

Opinion ...... 2 BY GYPSY C. GALLARDO white or Hispanic. And guess SPECIAL TO THE what? The crowd was split right CHALLENGER down the middle - with 20 percent Community News ...3, 4, 5, 6 still undecided, 40 percent for After six weeks of drama, Ford and 40 percent for Foster. intrigue and controversy since the The poll results are not so Entertainment...... 7 Sept. 1 primary election, Mayoral much surprising as they are candidates Kathleen Ford and Bill revealing of the saga unfolding Foster straw polled neck-in-neck within the African-American Black History ...... 7 among black voters this past community. For the first time in Saturday at the Royal Theater. two decades, the Mayor’s race is A full house of 95 attendees playing out on a wide-open field Sports ...... 8 came out for the last in a series of among African-Americans. forums held in Midtown – this one Compared to the past four hosted by the National Council of election cycles – all shrouded by State News...... 9 Negro Women and the Agenda racial tension – this one appears to 2010 project. be more about issues of substance After the candidates fielded and economic security. Church Directory ....10, 11 questions for over an hour from a The 1993 race galvanized diverse group of African- black voters to wedge behind American organizational leaders David Fischer against Ernest Church News...... 11 and business owners, 63 people Photograph courtesy of Kelley Collier cast anonymous straw poll ballots. MAYOR Approximately 7 of them were Kari Monroe asks a question at the Mayor’s forum continued on pg. 9

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2 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 The Weekly Challenger Newspaper The Weekly Challenger Ethel L. Johnson ...... Publisher/CEO L. Dianne Speights . . . General/Advertising Manager We Value Diversity. We Value Education. We Value History. Lorrie Bellinger ...... Art Director • A knowledge of history brings a feeling of fellowship that runs through the ages — be it a territory, a village, a district, or a nation.

• To live without history is likened to living without a form of memory. The Weekly Challenger Office: • To be without history is to live without roots or a past, with the present having no real foundation, and very little meaning for the future. 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street South • To know the events of our past (can help us) to know what future events can be. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 • The Weekly Challenger is committed to featuring articles of all ethnic cultures for the reading enjoyment of both the young and old generations. (727) 896-2922 Fax (727) 823-2568 Email: An Editorial Opinion From Dr. Goliath Davis III [email protected] www.theweeklychallenger.com As a child growing up in St.Petersburg, my given the immediate juxtaposition of her Readership: 100,000 monthly mother, family and community taught me to response to the preceding comment by the THE BLACK PRESS believes that America can best stand for what’s right and to advocated for the radio host specifically describing his opinion lead the world from racial antagonism when it accords to same. I learned early that many before me, of me. Additionally, as much as Mrs. Ford every man, regardless of race, creed or color, his human black and white, made significant sacrifices touts the fact that she is the “detail” candidate, and legal rights. Hating no man, fearing no man... the for me, my community and the city: and that it and made specific reference to Dr. Cornel West Black Press strives to help every man in the firm belief that all men are hurt as long as anyone is held back. was my duty to give back. Therefore, I make and his theory, her assertion that she did not no apologies for working to support my family know the meaning or connotation of HNIC is and to serve the city I love. I am here by choice also suspect. and I haven’t regretted any of the causes for Whether I stay or leave my employment white I’ve fought. with the city as a result of the current election In 1997, when Mayor David Fischer asked is not the significant issue for me. Rather, my me to lead he police department and help heal concern regardless of who wins the race for the city, I responded and implemented the mayor is maintaining and improving upon the tenets Respect, Accountability and Integrity, positive momentum we now enjoy. It is not and served faithfully until my retirement in acceptable to retreat back to a time of divisive- October of 2001. I did so at great person risk ness and strife. We do not need the division and my family was subjected to horrific media being created by interjecting partisan politics stories which fortunately ended with an into a nonpartisan race. We must ensure that accurate accounting of my record when a 2001 whether she wins or looses, Ford’s pattern of The Weekly Challenger St.Petersburg Times report stated “voters are behavior does not derail the progress fifty-nice entitle to know the truth”: crime declined; the percent of the voters have endorsed. is distributed homicide rate hit a 30 year low; citizen com- Regrettably, St.Petersburg’s NAACP’s in the following cities: plaints against police officers decreased; and president missed an opportunity to assist Ford arrest for crimes for which I was criticized with her development by condoning the St. Petersburg • Clearwater • Tampa (drugs and prostitution) increased. The police behavior. It is widely know that he supports Largo • Tarpon Springs • Safety Harbor department also passed five national reviews. Ford’s candidacy, as is his right an individual; Bradenton Upon winning the mayoral race in 2001, however as president of the NAACP he has an Rick Backer met with me at the police depart- Sometime ago a St.Petersburg Times Poll obligation to his membership specifically and ment to discuss his law enforcement agenda revealed midtown was identified as one of the the larger community. It appears the lines may and was informed of my intention to retire. voters top three priorities. An Oct. 18 Time have gotten blurred. Fortunately, the city of The Weekly Challenger After repeated attempts to unsuccessfully report indicated that fifty-nine percent of the Tampa’s NAACP president acted responsibly change me mind, he asked me to consider voters surveyed reported, outgoing Mayor and provided all of us with an appropriate Published weekly on Thursdays by directing his midtown initiative. I initially Rick Baker, has done an excellent job and the lesson. The Weekly Challenger declined repeated request but eventually city is “moving in the right direction.” Given Despite attempts by many to get me o do 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. answered the call to serve. the positive work that has been done, I am so, I have refused to label Ford a racist. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 The midtown strategic plan was established concerned about recent reports regarding the Instead, I have chosen to focus on her (727) 896-2922 as a result of numerous community forums use of descriptor HNIC (Head Negro In judgment, decision-making and prudence. As where citizen input was solicited and followed. Charge) and the resulting controversy. noted by Bobby Doctor, formerly of U.S com- LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION RATES I am extremely proud of our accomplishments For the record, HNIC is not a term of mission on Civil Rights and dispatched to our $50 for 1 year to date but wok still remains. The midtown city during the disturbances, we must avoid endearment. As noted by State Representative SINGLE COPY brand is the first positive description of the 5.5 language and behaviors which can “bring back Darryl Rouson, the term is “derogatory.” 50 cents square mile area since desegregation and has Individuals I’ve encountered with since the the divide that characterized the city some been embrace by residents, business and educa- story broke found it inconceivable that the years are.” Both candidates should take not of ATTENTION POSTMASTER: tional institutions throughout midtown and the local St.Petersburg NAACP President, or the awesome responsibilities inherent in the Send all address changes to greater community. The benefits for all of anyone else, could logically conclude Mrs. office they seek. The Weekly Challenger St.Petersburg are undeniable. Ford was not referring to me as an HNIC; 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 NO PAPER? 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Make Checks Payable to: The Weekly Challenger What are your opinions on The Weekly Challenger? Mail this form & payment to: The Weekly Please feel free to let us know. Challenger Office, 2500 M.L. King Jr. St. South, St. Call (727) 896-2922 or Email Petersburg, FL 33705 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: (727) 896-2922 • Fax (727) 823-2568 or Write to: *HOME DELIVERY IN SPECIFIED 2500 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S., GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS ONLY Suite F, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 3 COMMUNITY NEWS Important Tips For Caring Home Town Hero Appreciation For Someone With The Flu And Gala Set For Next Week!

(NNPA) - With the Centers • Stay at home for at least 24 water. Get regular exercise. BY STEVE MARSHALL for Disease Control and hours after their fever is gone • Get enough sleep and rest. SPECIAL TO THE Prevention (CDC) reporting that without using medicine to Caring for someone else CHALLENGER the H1N1 (swine flu) virus has reduce the fever. can be stressful. Common now spread throughout the • Get lots of rest and drink symptoms of stress include sleep There is a saying that implies United States, the American Red plenty of fluids. disturbances, headaches, muscle that great things can come from Cross has a set of tips for people • Consider wearing a tension or aches, a change in small packages. In this case, we who are sick or are taking care of facemask, if available and appetite, skin problems, anxiety, will interchange small places someone who has the flu. tolerable, when sharing common depression, frustration and over- with small towns. The small Flu viruses spread from spaces with household reacting. If someone is dealing town we are referring to is person to person in droplets of members. with a lot of stress, it’s important Palmetto, FL and the great person coughs or sneezes, and can also • Check with your health- to ask for help. If a caregiver is is Henry Lawrence. spread if a person touches care provider about whether to in a stressful situation, they Lawrence is a former droplets on another person or take antiviral medication, or if should express their feelings to Oakland Raiders professional object and then touches their fever persists, whether antibi- people they trust, get into a football player raised in Manatee own mouth or nose before otics are needed. regular schedule of seven to County. He is CEO and Founder washing their hands. To prevent When caring for someone eight hours of sleep, exercise, of the Henry Lawrence Youth the spread of the flu, it is who has the flu: and take some time to relax. Foundation. important to remember to wash • Disinfect door knobs, According to the CDC, most One of the many things the your hands and cover your switches, handles, toys and other people who have become ill foundation supports is health cough or sneeze. surfaces that everyone touches. with the H1N1 virus are moder- fairs addressing STD’s, teen “It’s important to know what • Use detergent and very hot ately ill, similar to the illness that pregnancy, lifestyles, life skills to do to protect yourself and water to do dishes and wash occurs during the regular flu training, parenting seminars and Henry Lawrence others when you are taking care clothes. It’s okay to wash season. H1N1 is affecting many motivational speaking. Manatee of someone who has the flu,” everyone’s dishes and clothes young adults and children, county has a high incidence of He has traveled around this numerous murders involving said Sharon Stanley, chief nurse together. Wash your hands after people ages five to 24. The homelessness with more than country and the world motivating youth in the Manatee area and the and director, Red Cross Disaster handling dirty laundry. majority of people sick with 900 children classified as being and exercising his professional foundation is concerned about Health and Mental Health • Designate only one adult H1N1 don’t need testing or homeless and many of them influence to motivate and this and wants to address preven- Services. Recent survey results as the caregiver. People at treatment. However if someone needing health and other substan- encourage youth. tion, victims’ families and the conducted by the Red Cross increased risk of severe illness is severely ill and is pregnant, tive assistance in addition to their At last year’s event Richard impact on the community. Many reveal that six in ten Americans from the flu should not be care- and has trouble breathing or has need of housing. Hunley, head football coach for of the youth are in need of coun- feel that they need more infor- givers. an underlying condition like In efforts to sustain and the California Red Woods of seling and mentoring. Other mation about how to care for • Deal with crisis situations heart disease, lung disease (such maintain many of the crucial San Francisco, was the keynote youth need help in literacy, occu- someone with the flu. The calmly and confidently to give as asthma) or diabetes, it is needs of these youth, the founda- speaker. Sponsors and contribu- pational issues, and entering the following tips can be helpful: the best support to the person important to get treated tion hosted an event last year tors for last year’s event were the job market and just being suc- If you are ill: being cared for. promptly within the first 48 called the Home Town Hero Oakland Raiders, Brighthouse, cessful in society. • Stay in a room separate • Remember your own hours. Appreciation Gala. The event John Madden and many others. The Henry Lawrence from common areas of the home needs as well. For more information on the honored Lawrence and all of his The event this year will be Foundation also provides and avoid contact with others as • Practice healthy habits. Eat flu, visit www.redcross.org or coaches and mentors who had held Friday, Oct. 30, at the training on entrepreneurship, an much as possible. a balanced diet. Drink plenty of www.flu.gov. and impact and influence on his Renaissance, located at 1816 9th innovative learning program professional football career from Ave. W., Bradenton, Fl. 34209. dealing with reading and mathe- high school through college. A The foundation wants to matics, a daily exchange program W W W . T H E W E E K L Y C H A L L E N G E R . C O M group of friends felt the need to develop a youth resource center that is a behavior modification recognize Lawrence for all the to address concerns of the youth trailblazing he has done not only and more specifically the at risk LAWRENCE in Manatee but across the world. youth. There have been continued on pg. 5

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The Historic Roser Park Art out the 28 placards in its And Health Care Plan For Festival returns for its sixth year acclaimed outdoor museum, a on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 self-guided walking tour Pinellas Seniors a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. through early St. Pete history. 8, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will also be three guided Tampa Bay’s first PACE Center aims to keep seniors Uniquely situated in the hilly tours each day at 11, 1 and 3 led out of Nursing Homes and save State money environs of St. Petersburg’s by neighborhood historian Ron scenic Roser Park neighbor- Saturday (11 a.m.-1 p.m.), with Motyka. ST. PETERSBURG- with the necessary services to age on PACE is available at hood, the festival brings vocalist/pianist Karen Benjey, The festival is a co-presen- According to The New York at home with dignity is the http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.c together more than 70 artists plus saxophone and bass. The tation of the Historic Roser Park Times, PACE is “Health Care epitome of life care for seniors.” om/2009/01/08/health-care- from all over the country. smooth jazz of Henry Ashwood Neighborhood Association and Delivered as it Should Be,” and PACE exists to maximize delivered-as-it-should-be/ (New Festivalgoers will enjoy music Jr. Duo will follow in the T-N-T Events. HRPNA is a now Tampa Bay’s first PACE members’ independence, dignity, York Times article) or by local bands and a variety of afternoon slot (2-4 p.m.). 501(c)(3) non-profit organiza- Center is set to open in Pinellas and respect; provide coordinated http://www.usatoday.com/news/h food and drink. Painters, Sunday’s schedule begins with tion that raises funds to support County, under direction of senior quality health care; keep seniors ealth/2008-11-16-PACE_N.htm sculptors, photographers and the cabaret sounds of Paul neighborhood improvement service provider Neighborly Care living safely in their own homes (USA Today article). For more craftspeople will set up their Wilborn & Blue Roses (11 projects and other organizations Network. and communities; and help information, contact Neighborly booths along Booker Creek on a.m.-1 p.m.) followed by Acho dedicated to the revitalization of Currently, there are 70 PACE support seniors’ families and their Care Network at 727-573-9444. Roser Park Drive (10th Ave. Brother (2–4 p.m.), whose mix Midtown St. Petersburg. A facilities in the nation – this will time together. Members have par- Neighborly Care Network at- S.), just behind Bayfront of Latin, electro, jazz and folk is portion of the proceeds from the be the third in Florida. PACE ticipation in treatment decisions as a-glance: Medical Center. Admission as entertaining as it is unique. festival goes toward the preser- stands for ‘Program of All- well as a choice of providers (in Since 1966, Neighborly Care donation is $1, children 12 and Roser Park was established vation and improvement of the inclusive Care for the Elderly’and addition to the services offered Network has provided home- and under are free. Free parking is by developer Charles Roser in Historic Roser Park neighbor- offers a holistic approach with directly from PACE), with PACE community-based services to the available at Bayfront Parking 1911 as one of St. Petersburg’s hood, and toward Brookwood long-term, one-stop, fully inte- coordinating various facets of elderly in Pinellas County so they Garage with golf cart trans- first “streetcar suburbs.” With Home for Girls. The Historic grated social and health care health services to ensure may live independently in their portation to the festival. For its rolling brick streets, Roser Park Art Festival is services in a community setting. holistic, comprehensive, long- own homes. A pioneer in more information, go to venerable oaks and beautiful sponsored by the City of St. The Neighborly PACE Center term-focused care. eldercare services, Neighborly www.roserpark.net. old bungalows, the neighbor- Petersburg, St. Petersburg (permanently approved as the “PACE is a vital service that started the first federally funded The Karen Benjey Trio kick hood is unlike any other in the Times, Creative Loafing and only PACE Center in Pinellas), Neighborly is thrilled to bring to Meals on Wheels program, as things off musically on region. Festivalgoers can seek Watermark. which is located at the Lealman Pinellas County. Integrating a well as the first Adult Day Care in Adult Day Care Center on 58th senior’s health and social needs in the nation. Some other life-sus- Avenue North in St. Petersburg, a community setting, PACE taining programs include will initially accept 50 members provides coordinated health care, Nutrition Services, Transportation Churches United For into the program (with hopes to peace of mind and freedom for the Services, Medicare Home Health, expand the program over the elderly and care givers and even and the nationally innovative Healthy Congregations coming months, as wait-listing is reduces Medicare costs,” said Neighborly Pharmacy. Shoppe anticipated). Debra Shade, President and CEO Around the Corner offers unique Churches United for Presenters will be clergy Watkins and Rev. Dr. Keturah State Representative Tom of Neighborly Care Network. gift and home decor items, with Healthy Congregations invite from the T ampa Bay Jenkins-Hall. Anderson (a major player in the “It’s a benefit for everyone and the proceeds benefiting Meals on as well as urge pastors and community. The workshop wil To register, contact the project, along with State Senator will truly make a difference in Wheels and the Neighborly church leaders to attend free be moderated by Rev. Troy James Sanderlin Center at Dennis Jones) said, “I am proud to improving the lives of our Pharmacy. Neighborly also offers workshop on Mental Health Adams and presentations by 727-321-9444. The first 50 say that during the 2008 community. As a much-needed a variety of volunteer opportuni- Awareness: Faith Based Rev. Dr. Deborah Green, Rev. people to register will receive Legislative Session we were able alternative that has been embraced ties. For information, call Initiatives and Resources Ronald Bell, Rev. Dr. Ricky a copy of "Grace for the to get the slots approved for the by our doctors, caregivers and 727-573-9444 or visit Connected to be held Nov. 2, Houston, Rev. Jon Matthews, Afflicted." PACE program for Neighborly local leaders, we know that it will www.Neighborly.org. from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Rev. Bessie Mohead, Rev. This workshop funded by Care Network. Programs like be embraced by our elderly.” Suncoast Hospice, 3050 1st Prentiss Davis, Rev. Dr. James AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals PACE that help elderly Floridians Some further background Ave. So., St. Petersburg. Favorite, Elder Ayakao

CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG • NOTICE OF NON-PARTISAN SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION • NOVEMBER 3, 2009 Notice is hereby given that a Special General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 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 Association, 145* 30th Avenue Baptist Church, 171* Town Apartments North, 1900 61 Ave. N. 216* St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 244 Palm Lake Christian Church, 101* Pinellas Community Church, 3850 Pompano Dr. SE - East side of 3241 30 Ave. N. - North side of 30 Ave. South of 62 Ave. N. - in recreation hall 4444 5 Ave. N. - South side of 5 Ave. N. - 5401 22 Ave N. - North side of 22 Ave. N. 5501 31 St. S. - West side of 31 St. S. - Pompano Dr. SE - south of 38 Ave. SE N. - enter from 33 St. N. 175*# Hope Lutheran Church, 1801 62 Ave. N. east of 49 St. N. - east of 58 St. N. south of 54 Ave. S. 123* St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 146 St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, North side of 62 Ave. N. - across from 219* Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church, 245* St. Petersburg Community Church, 102 Westminster Suncoast, 6909 ML King St. S. 3747 34 St. S. - Northwest corner of 2500 16 St. N. - Southwest corner of Town Plaza 107 16 Ave. - West side of Pass-A-Grille 4501 30 Ave. N. - Northwest corner of 34 St. S. & 38 Ave. S. Enter from ML King St. S. - between 69 16 St. N. & 26 Ave. N. 180 Hope Lutheran Church, 1801 62 Ave. N. Way between 16 Ave. & 17 Ave. 30 Ave. N. & 45 St. N. Ave. S. & 70 Ave. S. 127 Campbell Park Recreation Center, 147 Woodlawn Presbyterian Church, North side of 62 Ave. N. - across from 220 Pasadena Community Church, 227 70 St. S. 247* St. Petersburg Community Church, 103* Lakewood United Methodist Church, 601 14 St. S. - Between ML King St. S. & 2612 12 St. N. - Northwest corner of Town Plaza Southeast corner of 70 St. S. & 2 Ave. S. 4501 30 Ave. N. - Northwest corner of 16 St. S. - in Recreation Hall 5995 ML King St. S. - From 12 St. N. & 26 Ave. N. 181* North Branch Library, 861 70 Ave. N. 221* Pasadena Community Church, 227 70 St. S. 30 Ave. N. & 45 St. N. ML King St. S. - east on 59th Ave. S. 128 Mt. Zion AME Church, 1045 16 St. S. 148 American Baptist Church of the East side of ML King St. N. - next to Southeast corner of 70 St. S. & 2 Ave. S. 248 Clearview United Methodist Church, 104* Lakewood United Methodist Church, Northwest corner of 16 St. S. & 12 Ave. S. Beatitudes, 2812 8 St. N. - West side of fire station 222* Unity of St. Petersburg, 6168 1 Ave. N. 4515 38 Ave. N. - Northwest corner of 5995 ML King St. S. - From 129 Wildwood Recreation Center, 8 St. N. - between 28 Ave. N. & 182 Willis S. Johns Recreation Center, Southeast corner of 62 St. N. & 1 Ave. N. 38 Ave. N. & 45 St. N. ML King St. S. - east on 59th Ave. S. 1000 28 St. S. - East side of 28 St. S. & 29 Ave. N. - park in rear of church 6635 ML King St. N. - East side of 223* Unity of St. Petersburg, 6168 1 Ave. N. 249* Palm Lake Christian Church, 105 Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 10 Ave. S. 149* Dwight H. Jones Neighborhood Center, ML King St. N. - south of fire station Southeast corner of 62 St. N. & 1 Ave. N. 5401 22 Ave N. - North side of 22 Ave. N. 130* Wildwood Recreation Center, - east of 58 St. N. 1600 54 Ave. S. - Southwest corner of 1035 Burlington Ave. N. - North side of 183 Americana Cove, 7201 1 St. NE 224 Childs Park Recreation Center, 1000 28 St. S. - East side of 28 St. S. & 54 Ave. S. & 16 St. S. - across from Burlington Ave. N. - between 10 St. N. & East side of 1 St. NE & 72 Ave. NE 4301 13 Ave. S. - Northwest corner of 250 Northside Baptist Church, 6000 38 Ave. N. Lakewood High School 10 Ave. S. 11 St. N. South side of 38 Ave. N. – 3 blocks west 184* First Church of Christ, Scientist, 43 St. S. & 13 Ave. S. 131* Dwight H. Jones Neighborhood Center, 106 Pinellas Community Church, 155 St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, 226 Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, of 58 St. N. 1035 Burlington Ave. N. - North side of 6333 1 St. NE - East side of 1 St. NE - 5501 31 St. S. - West side of 31 St. S. - 1376 Snell Isle Blvd. NE - West side 505 35 St. S. - Southwest corner of 251 St. Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church, Burlington Ave. N. - between 10 St. N. & approx. one block north of 62 Ave. N. south of 54 Ave. S. of Snell Isle Blvd. NE - north of Shore 35 St. S. & 5 Ave. S. 3600 76 St. N. - West side of 76 St. N. - 11 St. N Acres Bridge 185* Americana Cove, 7201 1 St. NE 107* Pinellas Community Church, 227 Fifth Avenue Church of Christ, south of 38 Ave. N. 132* St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, East side of 1 St. NE & 72 Ave. NE 5501 31 St. S. - West side of 31 St. S. - 156* Shore Acres Recreation Center, 4200 5 Ave. S. - Southeast corner of 252 Walter P. Fuller Recreation Center, 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N. - North side of 186* St. James United Methodist Church, south of 54 Ave. S. 4230 Shore Acres Blvd. NE - West 5 Ave. S. & 43 St. S. 7891 26 Ave. N. - North side of 26 Ave. 3 Ave. N., just west of 5 St. N. - across 845 87 Ave. N. - Northeast corner of 108* Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, side of Shore Acres Blvd. NE - between N. - in recreation center from Coliseum 87 Ave. N. & ML King St. N. 228 Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, 1600 54 Ave. S. - Southwest corner of 40 Ave. NE & 46 Ave. NE - north of pool 253* Fifth Avenue Church of Christ, 133* St Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, 4901 5 Ave. N. - Northwest corner of 54 Ave. S. & 16 St. S. - across from 157 Lutheran Church of the Cross, 187 Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian 4200 5 Ave. S. - Southeast corner of 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N. - North side of 5 Ave. N. & 49 St. N. Lakewood High School 4545 Chancellor St. NE - Corner of Catholic Church, 434 90 Ave. N. 5 Ave. S. & 43 St. S. 3 Ave. N., just west of 5 St. N. - across South side of 90 Ave. N. - west of 4 St. N. 229* St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 109* Lake Maggiore Baptist Church, from Coliseum Chancellor St. NE & Overlook Dr. NE 4444 5 Ave. N. - South side of 5 Ave. N. - 257* Walter P. Fuller Recreation Center, 4100 ML King St. S. - Southeast corner 188 Pinewood Co-op, Inc., 10441 Gandy Blvd. 134* Campbell Park Recreation Center, 158* Northeast Presbyterian Church, east of 49 St. N. 7891 26 Ave. N. - North side of of 40 Ave. S. & ML King St. S. 4400 Shore Acres Blvd. NE - West side of North side of Gandy Blvd. - across from 26 Ave. N. - in recreation center 601 14 St. S. - Between ML King St. S. & Derby Lane 230* Florida National Guard Armory, 110* Coquina Key Neighborhood Association, 16 St. S. - in Recreation Hall Shore Acres Blvd. NE - between 40 Ave. 3601 38 Ave. S. - Northeast corner of 401*# Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church, 3850 Pompano Dr. SE - East side of NE & 46 Ave. NE - north of Shore Acres 189* Pinewood Co-op, Inc., 10441 Gandy Blvd. 135 Peterborough Apartments, 440 4 Ave. N. 38 Ave. S. & 37 St. S. 107 16 Ave. - West side of Pass-A-Grille Pompano Dr. SE - south of 38 Ave. SE Recreation Center North side of Gandy Blvd. - across from Way between 16 Ave. & 17 Ave. Southeast corner of 4 Ave. N. & 5 St. N. - Derby Lane 231 Pilgrim Congregational Church, 111 Lake Maggiore Baptist Church, across from Sunshine Center 159 Northeast Presbyterian Church, 6315 Central Ave. - North side of 602* First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg, 4100 ML King St. S. - Southeast corner 4400 Shore Acres Blvd. NE - West side of 190* First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg, 136 Dwight H. Jones Neighborhood Center, Central Ave. between 63 St. N. & 1900 Gandy Blvd. - From Gandy Blvd. - of 40 Ave. S. & ML King St. S. Shore Acres Blvd. NE - between 40 Ave. 1900 Gandy Blvd. - From Gandy Blvd. - 1035 Burlington Ave. N. - North side of 64 St. N. take Frontage Rd. S. - go southwest to NE & 46 Ave. NE - north of Shore Acres take Frontage Rd. S. - go southwest 112* St. Petersburg Little Theatre, Burlington Ave. N. - between 10 St. N. & 232* Pasadena Community Church, 227 70 St. S. church 4025 31 St. S. - West side of 31 St. S. - Recreation Center to church 11 St. N. Southeast corner of 70 St. S. & 2 Ave. S. * Indicates Polling Place is Out of Precinct south of 38 Ave. S. 196* St. James United Methodist Church, 137* Albright United Methodist Church, 160* Sunken Gardens, 1825 4 St. N. 233 Azalea Baptist Church, 7900 22 Ave. N. Boundaries 845 87 Ave. N. - Northeast corner of 113 Christ Gospel Church, 2512 22 Ave. S. 2750 5 Ave. N. - South side of 5 Ave. N. - East side of 4 St. N. - south of 20 Ave. N. Northwest corner of Country Club Rd. N. 87 Ave. N. & ML King St. N. South side of 22 Ave. S. - west of east of 28 St. N. 161* Faith Covenant Church, 150 62 Ave. NE & 79 St. N. - west of Azalea Middle # Indicates No Registered Voters in Precinct Sanderlin Elementary School 138* King of Peace Metropolitan Community Southeast corner of 62 Ave. NE & 1 St. NE 197* Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian School in the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, at 114 New Hope Baptist Church, 2120 19 St. S. Church, 3150 5 Ave. N. - South side of 162 Wesley United Methodist Church, Catholic Church, 434 90 Ave. N. - 234* Pilgrim Congregational Church, which Non-Partisan Special General South side of 90 Ave. N. - west of 4 St. N. East side of 19 St. S. - north of 22 Ave. S. 5 Ave. N. - west of 31 St. N. 301 37 Ave. N. - Northwest corner of 6315 Central Ave. - North side of Central Election all electors qualified to vote will be 115 Lakeview Presbyterian Church, 139* King of Peace Metropolitan Community 37 Ave. N. & 3 St. N. - behind McDonalds 201* The Allegro at College Harbor, Ave. between 63 St. N. & 64 St. N. entitled to participate. 1310 22 Ave. S. - Southwest corner of Church, 3150 5 Ave. N. - South side of 4600 54 Ave. S. - From 54 Ave. S. - 163 Faith Assembly, 3900 28 St. N. 235* St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, The following is a certified list of those can- 22 Ave. S. & 13 St. S. 5 Ave. N. - west of 31 St. N. Northwest corner of 39 Ave. N. & 28 St. N. take College Landings Blvd. S. - turn 3747 34 St. S. - Northwest corner of right on Harbor Way S. - on left didates duly nominated for office and which 116 Frank Pierce Recreation Center, 140* Great Explorations the Childrens 34 St. S. & 38 Ave. S. 165 Vietnamese Evangelical Church, are to be voted on in said Special General 2000 7 St. S. - Between 18 Ave. S. & Museum, 1925 4 St. N. - East side of 202* Florida National Guard Armory, 236* Palm Lake Christian Church, 4344 21 St. N. - Southwest corner of Election: Mayor for a four-year term: 22 Ave. S. at 7 St. S. 4 St. N. - south of 20 Ave. N. 21 St. N. & 44 Ave. N. 3601 38 Ave. S. - Northeast corner of 5401 22 Ave N. - North side of 38 Ave. S. & 37 St. S. Kathleen Ford, Bill Foster; Councilmember 117 Bay Vista Center, 7000 4 St. S. 141 Westminster Presbyterian Church, 166 Roberts Recreation Center, 1246 50 Ave. N. 22 Ave. N. - east of 58 St. N. South side of 70 Ave. S. at 4 St. S. from District No. 2 for a four-year term: 126 11 Ave. NE - Southeast corner of Southwest corner of 50 Ave. N. & 12 St. N. 203 Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church, 238 Trinity United Church of Christ, 118 St. Petersburg Religious Society of 11 Ave. NE & 1 St. NE 3455 26 Ave. S. - North side of 26 Ave. S. 1150 49 St. N. - West side of 49 St. N. - Steve Corsetti, James R. “Jim” Kennedy Jr.; 167* Roberts Recreation Center, 1246 50 Ave. N. Friends, 130 19 Ave. SE 142* St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club, - west of 34 St. S. north of 9 Ave. N. - parking on 12 Ave. N. Councilmember from District No. 4 for a Southwest corner of 50 Ave. N. & 12 St. N. four-year term: Leslie Curran, Pamella South side of 19 Ave. SE between 559 Mirror Lake Dr. N. - North side of 204* Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church, 239 Community Bible Baptist Church, 168* Roberts Recreation Center, 1246 50 Ave. N. 1 St. SE & Bay St. SE 3 Ave. N., just west of 5 St. N. - across 3455 26 Ave. S. - North side of 26 Ave. S. 3800 17 Ave. N. - Southwest corner of Settlegoode; Councilmember from District 119* Campbell Park Recreation Center, from Coliseum Southwest corner of 50 Ave. N. & 12 St. N. - west of 34 St. S. 17 Ave. N. & 38 St. N. No. 5 for a two-year term: Steve Kornell, Angela Rouson; Councilmember from 601 14 St. S. - Between ML King St. S. & 143* St. Bede’s Episcopal Church, 169 Faith Covenant Church, 150 62 Ave. NE 205* Prayer Tower Church of God In Christ, 242* St. Vincent’s Episcopal Church, 16 St. S. - in Recreation Hall 2500 16 St. N. - Southwest corner of Southeast corner of 62 Ave. NE & 1137 37 St. S. - Southwest corner 5441 9 Ave. N. - Northwest corner of District No. 6 for a four-year term: Karl 120* St. Petersburg Religious Society of 16 St. N. & 26 Ave. N. 1 St. NE of 37 St. S. & 11 Ave. S. 9 Ave. N. & 54 St. N. Nurse, Vel Thompson and Councilmember Friends, 130 19 Ave. SE 144* 30th Avenue Baptist Church, 170* Riviera United Methodist Church, 215* Pasadena Community Church, 243* St. Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church, from District No. 8 for a four-year term: Jeff South side of 19 Ave. SE between 3241 30 Ave. N. - North side of 175 62 Ave. N. - Northwest corner of 227 70 St. S. - Southeast corner of 3600 76 St. N. - West side of 76 St. N. - Danner, Leonard Schmiege. 1 St. SE & Bay St. SE 30 Ave. N. - enter from 33 St. N. 62 Ave. N. & 1 St. N. 70 St. S. & 2 Ave. S. south of 38 Ave. N. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 5 COMMUNITY NEWS CALENDAR The Parenting OF EVENTS Privilege Courtesy of BY GREGORY JOHNSON, PRESIDENT AND CEO PINELLAS COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE Leadership And Parenting

Parenting and leadership are natural companions. This com- cases, when it too should be natural. We bring them into this world panionship of leadership may be the most natural of all leadership and must provide for them no matter what our situation. Far too Monday through Friday, Oct. 19 to 23 - A Week Without relationships on earth. many of us leave this element of parenting to others and it is not Violence, YWCA Tampa Bay, 655 Second Ave. S, 4 to 6 Recently a speaker at a function made an obvious observation right. when defining leadership: “When you look around and there is no Let me give an example of my own situation: For most of my p.m. Join us for a week without violence and to pay tribute one following you, you are simply on a walk by yourself and not life I was part of a traditional family with two parents in the to victims of violent crime. Monday's reception features the providing any leadership.” This observation brought to light the household. I believe my parents loved me in their own separate Cabretti Foundations' Lisa Brown, who lost a son to natural role of parents in this world and that is leadership. ways and it was cool with me. However, there was something violence, hear tips from SPPD Crime Prevention Officer An elementary observation is that there is always a child or missing and I couldn’t put my finger on it. So, for years there was Gabe Lopez, participate in a candlelight vigil and moment children in the equation, whether by birth or blended family. This this nagging “something” pulling at me and I did not know what it of silence to honor those lost in our community to violence child or children require your guidance, assistance and leadership was until one day I was in a counseling session with a young even before they are born if you are the biological parent. The wayward male and asked him how well he knew his father. He and sign a community pledge to Stop Violence and before reference is primarily in reference to the need to manage the asked me what I meant when asking “How well . . .?” I shared Promote Peace. 727-896-4629 x 32 health of the mother while carrying the child before giving birth. with him that oftentimes we cannot put our finger on why we feel Equally, in a blended or step-parenting situation, personally and or do some things as males. Who is the most significant male Thursday, Oct. 22 - The Office of Strategic mentally accepting the fact that a “new” child or children will image or definition drawn from our experience that drives our Partnerships cordially invites you to attend the 5000 ROLE become a large part of your life is huge. decision-making? MODELS OF EXCELLENCE INDUCTION CEREMONY, Your role in either situation will be under the watchful eye of This is a common question I have asked hundreds of young Thursday, Oct. 22, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Gibbs High School a child with their own interpretations. Their initial learning style is men during counseling sessions over the years. One day it hit me. Auditorium, 850 34th St. S. St. Petersburg. Please RSVP learning by observation. They learn by testing. They learn I asked myself how well or even if I knew my biological father at through love. all. I didn’t really know how he made decisions regarding rela- by Oct. 12. Javontae Wright, Program Coordinator, The speaker mentioned earlier spoke of two essential elements tionships or responsibilities. I didn’t know what had driven him to [email protected]. of leadership I wish to share: Love and Service. What a powerful where he was in life. I really didn’t know who he was and his thought! As a parent loving your child and embracing the magnif- impact on me as an adult male. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 23 to 25 - TASCO's Howl-O- icent duties of serving to provide, protect, guide and much more So, in parenting service the impact of knowing or not being Fest 2009 and TASCO’s Field of Screams, Pioneer Park are the essential elements of parenting. aware of your service is critically important in the parent/child Settlement, Environmental Studies entrance, 2900 31st St. As a parent we love our children no matter what. As a parent relationship. Not only doing “things” parents do but at some point S. Fri. and Sat. 6 to 10 p.m., Sun.6 to 9 p.m. Have a we will do anything that is in their best interest. As a parent we having conversations around why certain decisions have been howling scary time! 727-893-7813. place them in our arms and on our shoulders for life. As a parent made or are being made helps in developing a complete child. we celebrate their numerous accomplishments and feel their pain Step-parents or separated parents have the same challenge Thursday, Oct. 29 - Proposed Jordan Park Projects 1st before they feel it in some situations. before them. The benefits to both you as a parent and the child are REUNION meeting at Wildwood RECREATION CENTER Loving your child is more than a choice; it is a learning expe- unlimited. One such benefit could be a much stronger relationship rience for both you and your child. While we think we know love between the two of you. For separated parents there is a powerful at 10:00 a.m. The purpose for the meeting is to formed a in life, there is no love like the love we have for our children. This need on both sides of the equation that can be fulfilled through solid reunion. Anyone that was born, lived or grew up in the holds true for the daddy as well as the momma. While two people having the desire to be a service parent in the life of your child. I Jordan Park Projects should attend this very important can acquire love for one another based on getting to know one might share another personal journey regarding a separated parent meeting. Anybody with any information about the Jordan another and deciding that this is THE person; the same process of 50 years and the result of reconnecting. Park projects and would like to be a part of this committee. does not apply when it comes to love for your child. The love for Why would you want to do this? The answer is simple – your child is instant and mutual, which is one of the most natural LOVE! please don't hesitate to share and volunteer. For more phenomena we are blessed with. Parenting love and service may be your proudest moment in information, contact Rufus Jabo Lewis at 813-876-9654 or Service for or of a child is unfortunately a choice in too many life – seize it today. 813-504-9143 or email rml13144@ aol.com.

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THE OUT ABOUT Gantt W/&STEVE Report BY LUCIUS GANTT The Silent Killer! October is National Breast Cancer Awareness arduous task however scientist and doctors meticu- There are currently a lot of black elected ly tall and not politically crawl wherever he’s Month. The (NBCAM) organization is a partner- lously study trends and patterns among women who officials in the United States, and in the world, told to crawl by ambitious or corrupt col- ship of national public service organizations, pro- are diagnosed with breast cancer to develop risk that are representing black communities, neigh- leagues. fessional medical associations, and government factors. The most common risk factors are: sex - the borhoods, towns and villages in a variety of When the masses vote for change, they agencies working together to promote breast cancer highest risk factor is being female and age - the risk governments. There will perhaps be even more don’t mean for Senators, Congressmen, awareness while sharing information on the of breast cancer increases as women grow older. after the 2010 elections. Representatives, Councilmen, commissioners, disease. There is also a focus on providing greater Women age 60 and older are more likely to develop And black people will be happy! Happy? Judges, Sheriffs to merely change name tags or access to screening services. The organization is breast cancer. Some research does suggest that Will our people be happy because of door plates. The people want to change laws, celebrating 25 years. I coined breast cancer as a young African-American women are at greater risk. changes in the governmental seat holders, change rules, change regulations, change silent killer because many women, men, and Personal family history and breast cancer genes are happy because of racial changes of some office enforcements, change allocations, Change families sometimes don’t want to deal with it and other risk factors. Breast cancer genes could exist in holders or happy, like comedian Richard Pryor appropriations, Change penalties and change act as if it doesn’t exist and many times are just not both women and men at birth. Other risk factors used to say, just because we’ve been around for relations, change values and change behaviors. aware until it’s too late. involve good lifestyle choices. These include so many years. Right now, many black elected officials are Breast cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of decreasing your daily fat intake, increasing dietary Sometimes it seems as though all politicians gearing up to increase the census count among the breast, usually the ducts and lobules. It can fiber, eating fresh fruit and vegetables, limiting campaign on “change” but politics still remain black citizens. If more blacks are “counted”, occur in men but affects primarily women. The alcohol, staying active and not smoking. Smoking the same. Lobbyists still run it, bankers still then, some say, there will be more opportunities American Cancer Society reported 192,370 new however does not cause breast cancer, but it can control it, the military industrial complex still for more blacks to seek and win elected offices. cases of breast cancer in the United States and increase the chance of blood clots, heart disease, and profits from it and the people still suffer from so I am down with the efforts to make sure our estimated 40,610 deaths expected in 2009. Breast other cancers that may spread to the breast. called “change.” community gets accurate count numbers. Cancer is the most common cancer in women Mammography screening remains the best Well, rich people and big businesses have However, I don’t just want any Negro to get second only to skin cancer. Advanced breast cancer available method to detect breast cancer early. gotten a lot of stimulus money but there haven’t elected to public office. I want strong, occurs when cancer spreads from its original point There are other screenings such as magnetic been any changes in who can get a bank loan or dedicated, fearless, moral, honorable, intelli- of origin to distant areas of the body. Physicians resonance imaging known to most as an MRI. The in which communities are red lined as places gent black men and women to run for office in look at several factors to determine the stages of most vital thing about screening is that you get one not to invest in. There hasn’t been any change in 2010 and to win in 2010. breast cancer such as tumor size, lymph node done! While the organization recognizes October as who can afford quality health care and the war Political change is not just good for white involvement and whether the cancer has spread to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and cel- in Iraq is still going on with American soldiers folk it is desirable for people and communities other areas of the body. Once the physician has ebrates 25 years in existence, they are still very still dying there and so on. of all colors and creeds. determined this, cancer is classified into two cate- poignant in their mission to promote breast cancer God willing, one of the candidates for office When real political change is sought and gories. It is either locally advanced or metastatic. awareness and issues. They want to empower in the upcoming elections will not be afraid to achieved, I’ll by “happy” too! 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THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 7 BLACK HISTORY ENTERTAINMENT “Celebrating Our History Is An EverydaySource: Thing” Wikipedia Free Library Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson

one of the 50 Greatest Players second only to Oscar in NBA History in 1996, and Robertson's 181. enshrined in the Basketball ESPN's SportsCentury Hall of Fame in 2002. He was ranked Johnson #17 in their rated the greatest NBA point "50 Greatest Athletes of the guard of all time by ESPN in 20th Century" In 2006, 2007. His friendship and ESPN.com rated Johnson the Chilly Weather – Hot Jazz! rivalry with Boston Celtics greatest point guard of all time, Latin Roots and Clearwater Jazz Holiday provide Tampa Bay star Larry Bird, whom he stating, "It could be argued that faced in the 1979 NCAA finals he's the one player in NBA with two weekends of great music! and three NBA championship history who was better than Coverage in this week’s and the Joe Cuba Sextet. Luis United States. During its 30 years series, were well documented. Michael Jordan." Several of his article will include two choice Alicea, drummer and percussion- of operation, the Clearwater Jazz Since his retirement, Johnson achievements in individual jazz events. The first event took ist is the rhythm keeper of the Holiday has presented in concert, has been an advocate for games have also been named place Friday (Oct. 9) in the group. Alicea has played with the virtually every jazz personality HIV/AIDS prevention and among the top moments in the Bayview Room at the Progress artist “Manigua” and The Tampa and jazz genre. This year the 2009 safe sex, as well as a philan- NBA. Energy Center for the Arts – Jazz Trio, and many others. Clearwater Jazz Holiday featured thropist and motivational Johnson and Bird were Mahaffey Theater, St. Petersburg. Rounding out this dynamite legendary performers such as The speaker. first linked as rivals after Brought back by popular demand, “threesome” is Carlos Marchena Neville Brothers, Chris Botti, In 905 NBA Johnson's Michigan State the Latin Roots Ensemble had the who studied at Berkeley College Boney James, Marcus Roberts, g a m e s , Johnson scored squad defeated Bird's Indiana Bayview Room rollicking with its and hails from the Dominican The Organic Trio, It Is What It Is Earvin "Magic" Johnson 17,707 points, 6,559 State team in the 1979 NCAA high energized Mambo and Salsa Republic. At the age of 14, he led Band, and more. In addition to an Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is a rebounds, and 10,141 assists, finals. The rivalry continued tunes. his own band and opened for outstanding National musician retired American professional translating to career averages in the NBA, and reached its This group was created from renowned Latin and jazz bands, lineup, the Clearwater Jazz basketball player who played of 19.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, climax when Boston and Los the inspiration of three men with such as the famous Santana, and Holiday celebration presented the point guard for the Los and 11.2 assists per game. Angeles met in three out of diverse musical backgrounds. Spyro Gyra. Marchena is also a most recognized Smooth Jazz, Angeles Lakers of the National Johnson shares the single- four NBA Finals from 1984 to Just by chance, they came mainstay with the Gumbi Ortiz Rhythm and Blues, Fusion, Latin Basketball Association (NBA). game playoff record for assists 1987. Johnson asserted that together with the same vision of and the Latino Projekt group. local bands ever assemble. Local After winning championships (24), holds the Finals record for him, the 82-game regular the style and form of music that Latin Roots Ensemble had artists’ like saxophonist Mike in high school and college, for assists in a game (21), and season was composed of 80 they wanted to play. It was music their audience clapping their MacArthur, guitarist Nate Najar, Johnson was selected first has the most playoff assists normal games, and two with the spirit of Latin jazz but hands and patting their feet to the conga player Gumbi Ortiz and the overall in the 1979 NBA Draft (2,346). He holds the All-Star Lakers–Celtics games. contained a blended mix of their rhythm of the beat. Several Latin Projekt, and guitarist Les by the Lakers. He won a cham- Game single-game record for Similarly, Bird admitted that heritage from Puerto Rico, Cuba, members of the audience chose a Sabler were featured during the 4- pionship and an NBA Finals assists (22), and the All-Star Johnson's daily box score was and the Dominican Republic. section of the room to demon- day event. All of this fantastic Most Valuable Player Award in Game record for career assists the first thing he checked in Their tunes truly resound with a strate their dexterity doing the entertainment was topped off on his rookie season, and won (127). Johnson introduced a the morning. crisp and fresh sound that bellows Mambo and Salsa. It was all such Sunday with a performance by the four more championships with fast-paced style of basketball Several journalists hypoth- like the winds of the Caribbean. great fun! Ruth Eckerd Hall/Clearwater Jazz the Lakers during the 1980s. called "Showtime", described esized that the Johnson–Bird The unique musicians at the The following weekend (Oct. Holiday Youth Jazz Band Johnson retired abruptly in as a mix of "no-look passes off rivalry was so appealing heart and soul of the Latin Roots 15 – 18), there was a lot going on. featuring young alto saxophone 1991 after announcing that he the fastbreak, pin-point alley- because it represented many Ensemble are conga and bongo For one, weather changed on us, player B.K. Jackson. had HIV, but returned to play oops from halfcourt, spinning other contrasts, such as the payer Andrew Maldonado, who and the temperature dropped into Who says there’s nothing to in the 1992 All-Star Game, feeds and overhand bullets clash between the Lakers and hails from Brooklyn, New York. the 60’s; it was cold. Secondly, do in Tampa Bay? winning the All-Star MVP under the basket through triple Celtics, between Hollywood Playing professionally since the the annual Clearwater Jazz Remember to “Keep Jazz Award. After protests from his teams. "Fellow Lakers guard flashiness ("Showtime") and age of 16, Maldonado’s experi- Holiday celebrated (believe it or Alive” by “Supporting Live Jazz!” fellow players, he retired again Michael Cooper said, "There Boston/Indiana blue collar grit ence includes working with the not) 30 years of bringing jazz to Jazz fans – do you have any for four years, but returned in have been times when Johnson ("Celtic Pride"), and between great Philadelphia rhythm & blues the Tampa Bay area; it was hot! feedback? I would like to hear from 1996 to play 32 games for the has thrown passes and I wasn't blacks and whites. The rivalry duo (Kenny) Gamble and (Leon) The Clearwater Jazz Holiday YOU! You may visit my website at: Lakers before retiring for the sure where he was going. Then was also significant because it Huff. You can add Patti LaBelle was an offering of FREE enter- rickgeesjazzjamm.com or email me third and final time. one of our guys catches the drew national attention to the and Archie Bell & the Drells to tainment within a 4 day period at at JazzJamm@aolcom. You may Johnson's career achieve- ball and scores, and I run back faltering NBA. Prior to Maldonado’s long list of perform- Coachman Park in downtown also mail your letters to Rick Gee’s ments include three NBA MVP up the floor convinced that he Johnson and Bird's arrival, the ances. His Latin experience is Clearwater. The Clearwater Jazz Jazz Jamm, c/o The Weekly Awards, nine NBA Finals must've thrown it through NBA had gone through a even more extensive having Holiday is one of the longest- Challenger, 2500 ML King St., S., appearances, twelve All-Star somebody." Johnson was decade of declining interest performed with Latin greats such running and best known FREE St. Petersburg, FL 33705. games, and ten All-NBA First exceptional because he played and low TV ratings. With the as Bobby Rodriguez & Company, live jazz events in the entire and Second Team nominations. point guard despite being 6 ft two future Hall of Famers, the He led the league in regular- 9 in (2.06 m), a size reserved league won a whole genera- season assists four times, and normally for frontcourt tion of new fans, drawing both is the NBA's all-time leader in players. He combined the size traditionalist adherents of assists per game, with an of a power forward, the one- Bird's dirt court Indiana game average of 11.2. Johnson was a on-one skills of a swingman, and those appreciative of member of the "Dream Team", and the ball handling talent of Johnson's public park flair. the U.S. basketball team that a guard, making him one of Sports journalist Larry won the Olympic gold medal the most dangerous triple- Schwartz of ESPN asserted in 1992. double threats of all time; his that Johnson and Bird saved Johnson was honored as 138 triple-double games are the NBA from bankruptcy.

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St. petersburg, FL 33713 6-4 5-2 8 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 CHALLENGER SPORTS Browns LB Jackson BUCS For Rest Of Season CORNER said in a statement released by the team. Jackson was hurt during the second quarter of Sunday's Panthers Run Wild In game. He might have surgery on the shoulder. 28-21 Victory Over Buccaneers Though undersized at 6- foot and 240 pounds, Jackson has been one of Cleveland's as he is,” Beason said after the dating to a lopsided defeat at watch,” Bucs running back best defenders over the past defense did its part by keeping Carolina in December, a slide Cadillac Williams, who had 77 D’Qwell Jackson three-plus seasons and was the Bucs' offense out of the end that's their longest since 1977, yards rushing and one TD, said selected as a team captain this zone for the last three quarters. when Tampa Bay was in the of Carolina's final drive. CLEVELAND (AP) - year. He led the NFL with 154 “I think everyone has raised middle of an NFL-record 26- Delhomme finished 9 of 17 Browns linebacker D'Qwell tackles in 2008 and was chosen their level of play. When you game skid. for 65 yards, one TD and two Jackson will miss the rest of as a Pro Bowl alternate. watch the film, there isn't a “Guys stepped up,” said interceptions. In addition to the season because of a A second-round draft pick letdown by anybody,” Beason Carolina's Jake Delhomme, who wasting a first-half scoring shoulder injury. in 2006, Jackson is eligible for added. “Things are improving, threw two interceptions that opportunity when Stewart The Browns placed their free agency after this season. and we just have to keep getting helped the Bucs get back in the fumbled at the Tampa Bay 3, leading tackler on injured He had been trying to receive a better.” game after the Panthers built a Carolina also had to overcome reserve Tuesday, two days new contract from the Browns, The Panthers (2-3) revived 21-7 lead. “We've been saying the ejection of safety Dante after he damaged his shoulder who might have to play their running game, rushing for the running game's coming.” Wesley. during the first half of a 27-14 rookies David Veikune and 267 yards and three touch- Delhomme, who's 9-2 in 11 Wesley was tossed just Jon Beason road loss to the Pittsburgh Kaluka Maiava at inside line- downs. DeAngelo Williams and career starts against Tampa Bay, before halftime after launching Steelers. backer in their 3-4 scheme. Jonathan Stewart had big days only attempted one pass in the himself into Bucs punt returner "It's disappointing any Jackson has led the BY FRED GOODALL and accounted for nearly all of winning drive a 4-yarder for Clifton Smith, who had signaled time you lose a player for the Browns in tackles the past two the offense on an 8-minute, 16- Steve Smith's only reception of for a fair catch. season, and this is especially seasons and was second as a TAMPA (AP) - Jon Beason play, 80-yard, game-winning the game. Smith remained on the true with someone like rookie in 2006. He had 59 had nice things to say about drive. Meanwhile, Williams ground for a few minutes, then D'Qwell, who has proven to be tackles, 46 solos, this season Julius Peppers and the rest of his A year ago, the tandem ran carried eight times for 33 yards was helped to his feet and an outstanding leader for us and was credited with two Carolina teammates. for more yards than any pair of and Stewart gained 43 on seven walked off the field. He missed both on and off the field," broken-up passes and a forced The Pro Bowl linebacker NFL teammates since 1984, yet attempts. the remainder of the game with a Browns coach Eric Mangini fumble. apologized last week for calling Carolina entered Sunday ranked “We got overpowered at the concussion. out Peppers for a lack of produc- 23rd in rushing at 97.3 yards per end, and really throughout the “I was just trying to make a tion during a radio appearance. game. game,” Bucs rookie coach play,” said Wesley, adding that He made it clear Sunday that the Taking up where they left off Raheem Morris said. he wasn't trying to hurt Smith, Panthers have moved on from in a lopsided victory in Tampa Bay rallied on who was a Pro Bowl kick Cardinals Pay the issue. December that began Tampa Sammie Stroughter's 97-yard returner as a rookie last season. Peppers, a four-time Pro Bay's current 10-game losing kickoff return for a touchdown The eighth-year pro said he Bowl defensive end, had two streak, Williams gained a and Tanard Jackson's 26-yard hopes he doesn't draw a fine Respect To Fallen sacks for the second straight season-best 152 yards on 30 interception return for a fourth- from the league. week and Carolina continued to carries and Stewart ran for 117 quarter TD that made it 21-21 “You can check my record. UConn Player climb from an 0-3 hole with a on 17 attempts. with 8:33 remaining. I've never really tried to hurt 28-21 victory over the winless The Bucs (0-6) have started The Bucs didn't get the ball anybody,” Wesley said. “I've Tampa Bay Buccaneers. a season with six straight losses back until there were just 29 never tried to take a cheap shot LOUISVILLE - (AP) from Miami, was stabbed “He's just taking over. It's for the first time since 1985. seconds left. on anybody.” Louisville coach Steve during a fight outside a school- great to see him be as dominant They've dropped 10 in a row “It was very tough to Kragthorpe says Connecticut sanctioned dance. He died a cornerback Jasper Howard was short time later. “a great player” and his death Louisville running back during the weekend was a Victor Anderson says he had “tragedy.” an ongoing conversation with Kragthorpe expressed his Howard throughout UConn's UP NEXT FOR THE BUCS: condolences Monday over the 38-25 win, a game in which The Bucs (0-6) will play the New England Patriots (4-2) in London Sunday Oct. 25 at 1:00 p.m. fatal stabbing of the Howard had a career-high 11 Connecticut football player tackles and forced a fumble. just hours after helping the Anderson says he was Tressel Says He Won't Sit Pryor Huskies beat the Cardinals. saddened by Howard's The 20-year-old Howard, passing.

can't seem to avoid them. Ohio State offense had 120 interceptions in 159 attempts. "No one has a disdain for yards at that point against a He also hasn't been as much of a turnovers any more than Purdue defense which had been threat when he runs and has been Terrelle," said Tressel. gashed for 31 points and 380 sacked 12 times for 100 yards in Car Accident Ends Tressel referred to Pryor's yards per game in its first six losses. mistakes as "moments." outings. The only Ohio State (5- Pryor and his offense — Askew's season "He hasn't been perfect in 2, 3-1) touchdown after the with Tressel calling the plays — practice, but he's come along in opening few minutes of the have struggled most of the TAMPA (AP) - Tampa Bay games he played in this season, practice," he said. "He hasn't game was on Pryor's ill-advised, season. They mustered 10 first Buccaneers fullback B.J. carrying the ball once for no been perfect in games, but he's looping 25-yard pass that downs and 265 yards in a Askew will miss the remainder gain. He sat out Sunday's 28- come along in games. Now, did DeVier Posey caught midway return engagement with USC of the season because of 21 loss to the Carolina we have three or four moments through the final quarter. Sept. 12, an 18-15 loss. They Terrelle Pryor and Jim Tressel injuries suffered in a car Panthers because of neck and that were impactful? There's no Pryor came to Ohio State totaled eight first downs and 184 accident. back pain. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) question about it." last year heralded as the nation's yards two weeks ago in a 31-13 The Bucs placed the Last week, Bucs coach Besieged by angry Ohio State Tressel said he would not No. 1 quarterback recruit. Ahead victory over Wisconsin. seventh-year pro on the non- Raheem Morris said Askew fans who think his quarterback even consider sitting Pryor out of him on the depth chart was Fortunately for the flounder- football injury list Tuesday. had been injured in a "fender should be benched or moved to for a series or two to clear his Todd Boeckman, a first-team ing Buckeyes offense, that The team also signed corner- bender" accident. wide receiver, coach Jim Tressel head or to straighten out any All-Big Ten quarterback who game was decided by two inter- back Marcus McCauley and McCauley was released by defiantly said Tuesday he will mistakes. He also has no plans to led the Buckeyes to the national ception returns and a kickoff released cornerback Derrick the Detroit Lions Sept. 28. He make no major changes. try to get backup quarterback championship game in 2007. return for touchdowns. Roberson before re-signing entered the NFL as a third- Terrelle Pryor remains the Joe Bauserman in against But three games into the But a week later against him to the practice squad. round draft pick of the Buckeyes' (No. 19 BCS, No. 18 Minnesota (4-3, 2-2 Big Ten), 2008 season, Boeckman threw Purdue, which came in at 1-5, Askew started two of five Minnesota Vikings in 2007. AP) starting quarterback, even Saturday, or any future games. two interceptions in a lopsided the offense again did little. Only though he threw two intercep- Other Buckeyes didn't feel 35-3 loss at Southern California this time the defense did not tions and lost two fumbles -- and Pryor should have been pulled -- against a defense which would carry the load as Purdue's Joey could have had another three or from the Purdue game. have seven players taken in the Elliott passed for 281 yards and NCAA Football four turnovers — in a stunning "I don't think there was ever NFL draft the next spring. two scores to engineer one of the 26-18 loss to two-touchdown really a point in the game where Three days after that game, bigger conference upsets in BCS Standings underdog Purdue Saturday. anybody on the offense was Tressel benched the fifth-year recent memory. "From the film grade stand- thinking we needed a change at senior and installed Pryor as the Asked if he was concerned point, he probably had less quarterback," wide receiver full-time starter. that Pryor wouldn't be able to 1 Florida ...... 6-0 14 Virginia Tech...... 5-2 minus plays than he did in the Dane Sanzenbacher said. Despite Pryor's inexperi- handle it if he were benched, 2 Alabama ...... 7-0 15 Oklahoma State..5-1 past couple weeks," Tressel said Many Ohio State fans ence, he performed admirably as Tressel hedged. 3 Texas ...... 6-0 16 Brigham Young ..6-1 Tuesday. "Now, that's the good believe the 6-foot-6, 235-pound a freshman. He threw four inter- "You always try to keep in 4 Boise State...... 6-0 17 Houston ...... 5-1 news. Here's the bad news: The Pryor, who has yet to develop as ceptions in 165 pass attempts mind people's feelings, but not 5 Cincinnati...... 6-0 18 Utah...... 5-1 minuses that we had were those a polished passer, might be a while completing 61 percent of to the point where it will hurt the 6 Iowa...... 7-0 19 Ohio State...... 5-2 triple minuses." better fit at wide receiver, where his throws, and ran for 631 yards team," he said. "Our responsibil- 7 USC...... 5-1 20 Pittsburgh ...... 6-1 One of the most fundamen- he could use his speed and size. and six touchdowns. ity is to the group. Now, that 8 TCU...... 6-0 21 Wisconsin...... 5-2 tal keys to "Tresselball" -- a con- Pryor completed 17 of 31 So far this season, Pryor has doesn't mean we don't care about 9 LSU ...... 5-1 22 Arizona...... 4-2 servative, rely-on-your-defense passes for 221 yards, most of the not looked like the preseason the individual. You do all you 10 Miami (FL)...... 5-1 23 West Virginia...... 5-1 approach -- is that turnovers lose yardage coming after the Big Ten Offensive Player of the can do to help every individual. 11 Oregon...... 5-1 24 South Carolina....5-2 games. Yet Tressel continues to Boilermakers had built a 23-7 Year. He is completing 56 But not at the expense of the 12 Georgia Tech ...... 6-1 25 Kansas ...... 5-1 stand behind a quarterback who lead through three quarters. The percent of his passes, with eight team." 13 Penn State...... 6-1

THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 9 STATE NEWS Attorney General Reaches Governor Crist 1,000 Schools With Applauds Contribution Cybersafety Message Of Hispanic Businesses

TALLAHASSEE - Attorney tive program has been presented among the best in the nation by On Florida Economy General Bill McCollum today to over 482,000 middle and high John Walsh, co-founder of the announced his CyberSafety school students statewide. National Center for Missing and Education program has reached Attorney General Exploited Children and host of T ALLAHASSEE - Floridians make our state over 1,000 Florida schools, a sig- McCollums CyberSafety presen- Americas Most Wanted. Governor Charlie Crist today, unlike any other, which is why nificant benchmark for the tation was highly beneficial to Parents are encouraged to as part of his continued focus it is important to listen to their program that was launched in both our students and our contact their childrens schools on strengthening Florida's ideas on how to expand 2007. Freedom High School in teachers, said Freedom High and encourage their principals to economy, hosted Hispanic Florida's economy for the Orange County was the 1,000th School Principal Harold Border. contact the Attorney Generals businessmen and women for a future." school in Florida to receive the While the internet is a valuable Office to schedule a presentation. roundtable discussion on how The Hispanic business CyberSafety presentation, and resource, it is imperative that Designated school personnel to enhance Florida's economy. roundtable, held during the the school's principal emphasized children are aware of the dangers may schedule presentations by Later this evening, in celebra- last week of Hispanic Heritage the importance of having of releasing too much personal logging onto http://www.safe- tion of Hispanic Heritage Month and during the October teachers and students learn about information online and learn how florida.net/safeschools and Month, the governor will observance of Florida Small safe internet use. to protect themselves from child following the prompts. More recognize winners of the Business Month, Governor Educating children about predators. information about the Attorney Hispanic Heritage Month Crist heard from Hispanic CyberSafety is a vital component The Attorney Generals Generals CyberSafety message Excellence in Education business leaders on how to in our fight against online child CyberSafety Education program is available online at: Award and student essay best meet the needs of predators, said Attorney General has been endorsed by the Florida http://www.safeflorida.net. contest. Hispanic Heritage Florida's Hispanic business McCollum. If children know Department of Education, the For an official, download- Month Point of Light winners community. The businessmen how to protect themselves and Florida School Board able photograph, please visit and Cristina de la Vega, this and women also shared their report the predators, they can Association, the Florida http://www.myfloridalegal.com/ year's Hispanic Heritage ideas on how government can potentially save lives. Association of School picture.html. Also, follow the Month's featured artist, will continue to nurture a business The CyberSafety Education Administrators, the Florida Attorney General's Office on also be honored at the friendly environment. program, Attorney General Association of District School Twitter! http://www.twitter.com/ reception. According to the United States McCollums top priority since Superintendents, the Florida myfloridalegal "Florida's culture and Hispanic Chamber of taking office in 2007, combines School Resource Officers Please note that Florida has a economy continue to benefit Commerce, there are more real-life stories and examples to Association, the Florida Police broad public records law, and that tremendously from the than 266,000 Hispanic busi- help middle and high school Chiefs Association, the Florida all correspondence to me via ingenuity and entrepreneur- nesses operating in Florida, students identify ways they could Sheriffs Association and the email may be subject to disclo- ship of the Hispanic business ranking the Sunshine State be victimized by online predators Florida Commission on the sure. community," said Governor third behind California and and encourages safe internet use. Status of Women. The presenta- Crist. "The diverse back- Texas. Gov. Charlie Crist To date, the 50-minute interac- tions have also been hailed as grounds and experiences of

MAYOR continued from front page Curtsinger, whose candidacy “rekindled animosity and racial tension,” according to the St. Petersburg Times. The 1997 race was preceded by the City’s race riots in 1996. Then in 2001, Mayor Rick Baker won against Kathleen Ford with the over- whelming support of black voters, in part by leveraging Ford’s high profile sparring sessions with then police chief Goliath Davis. This time, black voters are Photograph courtesy of Chris Davis evidencing little appetite for Photograph courtesy of Kelley Collier racial politics. Exhibit A is the Agenda 2010 co-sponsors fact that at the Saturday forum, Rev. Edward Leftwich addresses the candidates which followed a week of media-fueled hype about Ford’s member shouted “Good, he services and advice to low- use of the term “HNIC” (Head needs to go.” Another audience income and minority business Negro in Charge), not a single member commented after-the- owners and ex-offenders. one of the audience questions fact, “I can respect Ford The well-known Frank even touched on the incident. speaking her mind in the open as Peterman, Jr., who served on Instead, business owners opposed to behind closed doors.” City Council with Foster and like Toriano Parker and Kori Maria Scruggs-Weston put it who is currently the state Monroe pressed the candidates this way, “We have bigger fish to Secretary of the Department of about reforms to the City’s fry, and frankly, I’m not Juvenile Justice, cites Foster’s small business program. concerned about the language ability to build bridges and work Affordable housing advocates she used,” referring to the HNIC with others to get things done. like Rev. Edward Leftwich and comment. “It’s time for us to get Foster is also benefiting Askia Muhammad weighed in beyond the day when two or from the support of grassroots about the need for more transi- three black folks control activists like Denise Swisher, tional housing and foreclosure what happens in South St. whose son “Peanut” was killed prevention. Coalition builders Petersburg.” in 2006 in the Childs Park Area. like Maria Scruggs-Weston Foster’s support appears to TV commercials currently airing and yours truly called for a new hinge on his track record of feature her first-hand testimonial approach to engaging the support for African-American about Foster’s commitment to community in education and organizations and issues. end violence in the black public safety. In her Sept. 15 letter to the community. Oddly enough Ford’s Board of the South St. And if it’s true that Foster lightning rod status may be part- Petersburg Democratic Club, has far more high-profile and-parcel of her success in former Councilwoman Rene African-Americans in his corner, swaying support. Two weeks ago Flowers addressed the Club’s it’s undeniable that Ford is bene- when the Agenda 2010 group call for her resignation due her fiting from a grassroots hosted interviews with both endorsement of Foster by citing groundswell. candidates, Ford’s interview 10 specific measures Foster had In short, folks, the race is on. attracted a standing room only taken over the years to support With only two weeks left group of 48 people, compared to important issues. until election day, its time to the 30 or so who showed up to To his credit, Flowers writes, make a choice. Learn more interview Foster. Why is that? Foster “stood firm with me when about the candidates by visiting One attendee noted “Ford others tried to take the $600,000 their websites (www.kathleen- attracts more attention because for the capital improvements to ford.com and www.billfoster- she’s more controversial, and she be completed on 22nd Street.” formayor.com); and watch for definitely won my support.” According to the letter, Foster the upcoming release of the A similar pattern suffered at also aided Flowers in lobbying Agenda 2010 Voter Information Saturday’s forum. When Foster for an increase to $300,000 for Guide, with details on where the took issue with Ford’s commit- the City’s Summer Youth Intern candidates stand on 10 critical ment to eliminate the City’s Program. She and others, like issues that disproportionately Deputy Mayor positions, Momma “Tee” Lassiter and impact African-Americans. including the one held by Shirley Tigg, tout his years-long Goliath Davis, one audience history of offering free legal 10 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 CHURCH DIRECTORY 955 20th Street South • St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 894-4311 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mzprogressive.org

Worship Services...... 7:45 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. Prayer Service (Wed)...... 6:00 p.m. Bible Study (Wed) ...... 6:30 p.m.

Mission Statement: Impact the world by equipping believers Rev. Louis M. Murphy Sr. Senior Pastor to reach the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3200 Fifth Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Queen Street (727) 327-1373 Church Of God In Christ 1732 9th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Early Morning Worship ...... 7:30 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 a.m. (727) 896-4356 Elder A.P. Conage, Pastor Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. 8:00 A.M. - Sunday Service 9:00 A.M. - Tuesday Prayer Friday Prayer Meeting ...... 11:00 a.m. 9:30 A.M. - Sunday School 7:00 P.M. - Wednesday Bible Study Rev. Norris L. 11:00 A.M. - Morning Service Martin Sr. - Pastor “Raising A Standard For God’s People In God’s Church”

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 New Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church Friday Prayer -7:00 p.m. 3001 18th Avenue South • Saint Petersburg, Florida 33712 Claude S. Williams, Pastor Intercessory Prayer - 9:00 a.m. St. Petersburg, Florida Phone: (727) 327-9904 • Fax: (727) 322-0409 (except Wednesdays) Church School - 9:30 A.M. • Morning Worship - 11:00 A.M. 727.898.5571 Victory Christian Center is a Word of Faith Church. For more information about the Pastor Michael T. and Sunday Worship Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - 7:00 P.M. other services and ministries at Victory Christian Center, please call (727) 321-0911 Elect Lady Sheila Culbreth 11:30 a.m. Worship Service Every Thursday Night after the First Sunday, at 7:00 P.M. *Nursery and Youth Services Available

First Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1121 22nd Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 327-8708 YOUR CHURCH CAN 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. BE LISTED HERE Baptist Training Union (Sunday) ...... 4:00 p.m.

Rev. Wallace Elliott Sr. - Pastor “The Little Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” Call Today 727-896-2922

Saint John Primitive Baptist Church New Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 10th Street Church Of God Elder Benjamin Adams, Jr., Senior Pastor 1210 Union Street South 207 - 10th Street North Church address: 1002 Palmetto Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Mailing address: P.O. Box 1235, Clearwater, FL 33755 (727) 823-2545 (727) 898-9407 Church Phone: (727) 443-1861 • Fax: (727) 443-0431 Email: [email protected] Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Radio dial: 1340 AM 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ORDER OF SERVICE Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Radio internet: tantalk 1340.com Sunday School ...... 9:30 AM Wednesday Evening Prayer ...... 6:30 p.m. Scheduled Services: Sunday Worship Service ...... 11:00 AM Wednesday Night Bible Study.....7:30 p.m. Church School...... 8:00 a.m. Elder Benjamin Bible Study Wednesday ...... 7:00 PM Rev. Jerry B. Early Morning ...... 9:30 a.m. Adams, Jr., Alexander Jr. Senior Pastor Pastor Wed. Mid-week Family Night Bible Study.....7:00 p.m. Mission Statement The church where Theme: “Movers of the Christ Purpose” Reaching The Lost And Teaching The Saved Rev. Ronald L. Bell what God’s word teaches Edifying the Church; Evangelizing the Community (Acts 1:4-8) Luke 14:23 and Psalm 119:33,34 Pastor is practiced!

MOUNT PILGRIM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 5th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Phone: (727) 321-7375 United for Christ “Returning God’s People to the Word of God” Freewill Baptist Church Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 5315 28th Avenue South MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 a.m. Sunday General Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Gulfport, Florida Communion ...... First Sunday Pastor Minister Tyrone Ford Sunday New Member Orientation...... 9:30 a.m. and 1st Lady Kadell Ford 727-744-3589 Wednesday Prayer Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study ...... 7:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study...... 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Bible Study Location: 5004 Tangerine Ave. So., Gulfport Wednesday Youth Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 9:30 am Pastor Clark Wednesday Tutoring ...... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worship Service ...... 11:00 am (1st thru 4th Sundays) Hazley, Sr. Mission Statement Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as Living, Teaching and Preaching the True Gospel Rev. Prentiss John Davis, Minister our Savior; and on the profession of our faith. We the people of God returning to God’s of Jesus Christ, to Save Lost Souls. Come join in with us. & Veronica Davis Word, proclaiming, God’s Will in provoking His love among one another. New Covenant Holiness Church First Baptist Institutional 1625 6th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 727-821-3561 Church Pastor’s 8th Anniversary Service 3144 Third Avenue South “A Willing Example” 1 Peter 5:1-4 St. Petersburg, FL Sunday Services are at 4 pm • Wed. & Fri. Services are at 7 pm Phone: 323-7518 Friday, Oct. 9 ...... Souls Harvest - Pastor Anderson Sunday, Oct. 11...... Word of Life - Pastor Hodge (Services @ Word of Life) Wednesday, Oct 14.....Bible Truth & Deliverance - Pastor Garrett Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16 ...... Power for Living - Pastor Burden, New Congregation - Pastor Mills Sunday, Oct. 18...... St. Matthews - Pastor Swackerd; Corner Stone - Pastor James Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Truth Faith & Deliverance - Pastor Holt Wednesday, Oct. 21....Shiloh FBH - Pastor Buck; Holy Ghost COG - Pastor Seaberry Mt. Calvary - Pastor Peak Come Worship With Friday, Oct. 23 ...... Genesis - Pastor Culbreth; Kingdom Harvest - Pastor Dancil Pastor REV. WAYNE G. Sunday, Oct. 25...... ANIVERSARY SERVICE - 11 am Min. Kevin Jackson (Speaker) Kenneth D. the First Baptist Family THOMPSON, PASTOR 4 pm - Emanuel - Pastor Davis; Mt. Pilgrim - Pastor Hazley Jackson THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 11 CHURCH DIRECTORY THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH STST. MARK MISSIONARY BAPTISTBAPTIST 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. Bible Study each Tuesday: ...... 6:30 p.m. Schedule of Services Van service is available by calling: Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. (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: Monday thru Thursday Peterman, Jr. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pastor

BETHEL METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH McCabe United Methodist Church 3455 - 26th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 2800 26th Avenue South Telephone (727) 327-0554 • Fax (727) 327-0240 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bmmbc.org Phone: 727-867-5287 • Fax: 727-906-9808 Sunday Worship Service...... 10:00 a.m. Sunday School ...... 9:00 a.m. A Discipleship Making Community Sunday Worship Services ...... 10:00 a.m. Teen Summit (Wednesday) ...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday Children Church ...... 10:00 a.m. Bible Study (Wednesday)...... 7:00 p.m. Sunday School ...... 8:50 a.m. Bible Study (Wednesday) ...... 6:30 p.m. Rev. I. James Mitchell, Senior Fellowship (2nd Wednesday) . . . .12:30 p.m. Senior Pastor “God’s House In The City” Rev. Rickey L. Houston, Pastor 20th Street Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ Elder Clarence Welch, Pastor Friendship Church Of Christ Elder Carson Skinner, Assistant Pastor Missionary Baptist Church 1137 37th Street South 3300 31st Street South 825 20th Street South Saint Petersburg, FL 33711 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 321-0670 (727) 906-8300 Home: 896-8006 SERVICES www.fmbctheship.org Dr. John A. Evans, Bro. Robert Smith Pastor Sunday Morning Worship...... 7:45 a.m. Sunday Sunday School – 10:30 a.m. Sunday ...... 7:45 A.M. and 10:45 A.M. Worship A. M. Service – 11:30 a.m. “Serving and Saving Sunday Morning Bible Class...... 9:20 a.m. Sunday School...... 9:30 A.M. YPWW (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 5:30 p.m. “Helping and Sunday Morning Second Worship...... 10:40 a.m. P.M. Service (1st & 3rd Sunday) – 6:30 p.m. Monday Morning Meditation WRXB.....6:45 A.M. Healing” Ladies Bible Class Monday...... 7:00 p.m. P. M. Service (2nd & 4th Sunday) - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday...... Noonday Bible Study and “Inspiring and Monday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Morning Prayer – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Bread of Life; 7 P.M. Prayer and Bible Study Instructing” Wednesday Morning Bible Class ...... 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Service – 7:30 p.m. Thursday...... 7 P.M. Youth Enrichment “Praying and Wednesday Evening Bible Class...... 7:00 p.m. Praising” Thursday Bible Study (for all ages) – 7:30 p.m. CHURCH NEWS Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church

Bethel Metropolitan 9645) ties results in a kaleidoscope of min- Baptist Church “God’s House in the Bethel Metropolitan Missionary istries at Bethel Metropolitan for all City” under the leadership of our Baptist Church is committed to a ages and interests. soldier of the cross, and drum major Christ-centered, People-centered, The Youth Ministry will again for justice, Dr Rickey L. Houston, Team-centered and Bible-based present a Christian alternative event extend an invitation to the community ministry; with priorities focused on for Halloween. Harvest Fest will be to join us as we communicate Gods’ Love, Forgiveness, Unity, Peace and observed Saturday, Oct. 31, 4:00 – Word at 10:00 a.m. worship service Growth. We celebrate in worship, we 7:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of Sunday, Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. care for one another, we cultivate the FUN, FOOD and GAMES. and Bible Study and Teen Summit fullest spiritual life possible both indi- Seeking Wisdom from the Wednesday evening, at 7:00. We also vidually and corporately; and we Almighty Divine in 2009. Proverbs encourage the community to make communicate God’s truth at every 3:13, 9:10-11 James 1:5. use of our Prayer Line. (727-321- opportunity. Living out these priori- Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church

“Impact the World by Equipping our fellowship hall located at the Oct. 31st from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. Believers to Reach the Lost with the church. Registration and a continental CREDIT REPAIR 101 Gospel of Jesus Christ.” breakfast will begin promptly at 9:30. Are you being denied from partici- FACT OR FICTION: DIS- Space is limited so please rsvp at pating in the American dream due to a PELLING THE MYTHS OF [email protected] or call 894- damaging credit report? St. Petersburg MENOPAUSE 4311, mailbox 802. Take charge of Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. Mt. Zion’s Health and Wellness your body and your life by becoming will hold a seminar to inform you on Ministry has partnered with the Divine armed with medical information that how you can repair your credit report. Divas, of the St. Petersburg’s Red Hat will guide you through this unique and Join us on Saturday, Oct. 31st, at 10:00 Chapter, to hold an informative special time in your life. am in our Youth Chapel. Please “Menopause Seminar”. This free OKTOBERFEST contact Faye McElroy at 821-6897 seminar will feature Dr. Karen Bigby Mt. Zion has joined with several fmi. and is open to all women of the area churches to offer your family a Mt. Zion Progressive Missionary community. Please join us on Saturday, safe evening of fun, games, prizes, and Baptist Church is located at 955 20th October 31st, from 9:30 am-noon, at treats at Wildwood Park, on Saturday, St. S.; Phone: 727-894-4311. St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church

St. Mark Offers … Sunday School Teachers’ Meeting Ages: Reading Specialist; Free Sunday School is held for both is held every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. computer class for children and youth. children and adults of all ages. Sunday Senior Hour of Power Bible Study In addition, there is tutorial assistance School starts each Sunday morning at is held every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. for Math (Algebra and Geometry) and 9:30. All are invited to come out and Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Senior Focus for all High School join us. every Thursday evening at 7:00. Seniors (FCAT, ACT/SAT); assistance Baptist Training Union is each St. Mark After School Tutoring with college applications, essay and Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Members and the Ministry: Open to all elementary financial aid/scholarships. general public are invited to come out school age children ever Tuesday, St. Mark Technology Lab: the St. and study the Bible with us and learn Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:30 Mark Computer Lab will be open and “What Baptist Believe”. p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Homework help and available for classes for elementary Children and Youth Ministry reading tutors available. Will resume students Monday (6-8 p.m.), Tuesday Meetings are held every Monday at after the start of school. and Thursday (5-6 p.m.) and 6:00 p.m. Children in the community DESTINATION GRADUATION: Wednesday (5-6 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 are welcomed to join us. Wednesdays - 6-7:30 p.m. all p.m.) Church News due by 4:00 p.m. on Monday of each week. 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009