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July 1st, Family and Friends Day at 11:00 am (904) 764-5727 - Church Worship Service. Call the church for more information at (904) 765-4219 or www.stpauljacksonville.org Historic Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church Sunday Jacksonville First Lady Productions invites you to the Church School ...... 8:30 a.m. hottest party in town! That's right it's the CD Release Worship Service ...... 10:00 a.m. Concert for Dr. Vera Goodman & Anointed Praise. Wednesday Their last CD debuted at #18 on the charts and now it's “Glory Hour” Bible Study ...... 10:00 a.m. time to release their latest chart busting hit. This event will “Jehovah Jireh” Bible Study ...... 6:30 p.m. be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the DEATH NOTICES 2nd & 4th Thursday “Young at Heart Ministry ...... 10:00 a.m. DEATH NOTICES Friday Temple of One Accord Ministries International, Inc., 2971 Waller Street, Jacksonville, Florida (at the intersec- Joy Explosion Ministry ...... 6:30 p.m. tion of I-10 & McDuff Ave, Exit 360). Also featured in 201 East Beaver St. * (904) 355-9475 concert with Dr. Vera Goodman & Anointed Praise is JACKSONVILLE, FL 74, died June 24, 2012. Rev. Pearce Edwing, Sr. Jimmy Hill & AVOP. This event is absolutely FREE! LOWERY, Nancy Odell, Contact First Lady Productions at 904.425.0806 for more AKERS, Jerald Delbert, 68, died June 25, 2012. GREATER EL-BETHEL DIVINE HOLINESS CHURCH Sr., 86, died June 21, “The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody” info. LUPO, Saverio, died Bishop Lorenzo Hall., Pastor 2012. THE MILLIONS MORE MOVEMENT, Jacksonville June 20, 2012. Street Address: 723 W. 4th St. Jacksonville, Florida 32209 ARMSTRONG, Alice, Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3575, Jacksonville, Florida 32206 LOC of the Millions More Movement Inc., a local non- MAXIM, Raymond A., Church Telephone: (904) 359-0661 Home: (904) 358-8932 Cell: 710-1586 profit organization, is appealing for the donation of a 105, died June 24, 2012. 73, died June 24, 2012. truck or van, new or used. This vehicle will be used for ARMSTRONG, Johnnie Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. clothes pickup and restricted to only organizational busi- McDANIEL, Ronald Morning Worship...... 11:00 a.m. Mae (Peggy), died June Lee, 61, died June 22, Tuesday...... Prayer Meeting & Bible Study,7:00 p.m. ness. The vehicle will be most useful in helping us to do 19, 2012. Thursday...... Joy Night,7:00 p.m. what we do best, "Serve The People". Help Jacksonville 2012. LOC., for the Millions More Movement Inc., as we work ARNOLD, Gail, died McDOUGAL, Henry, “Email: [email protected] Website: Greaterelbethel.org to end the violence through a good, quality education, and June 17, 2012. died June 20, 2012. not more incarceration". Visit our website:www.real- ATKINS, Joann S., died McELROY, Michael, pagessite.com/jacksonvilleloc. Call 904-240-9133 or 904- June 16, 2012. 354-1775 if you want to make a financial donation or died June 18, 2012. Central Metropolitan C.M.E. Church BAILEY, John Albert, MILLER, Stella L., 77, 4611 North Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 learn more about our organization. Ofc (904) 354-7426 * Fax (904) 354-0934 III, died June 22, 2012. died June 22, 2012. Come join Bishop Dr. Lorenzo Hall Sr. every Wednesday BELL, Johnnie, 72, died Rev. Marquise Hardrick, Pastor and Thursday from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM for Prayer MOORE, Robert L., died ~ Worship Service ~ June 22, 2012. Sun Church School - 9:30a.m. Meeting and Bible Study at The Greater El-Beth-El June 21, 2012. Sun Morning Worship -10:45 a.m. Divine Holiness Church, located at 723 W. 4th Street, BENNETT, Michael, MUNGIN, Ada Mae, Tues Eve Bible Study - 6:30 p.m. Rev. Marquise & Wed Bible Study - 12 Noon Jacksonville, FL 32209. died June 18, 2012. Wed Feeding Ministry - 2:00 p.m. died June 26, 2012. Mrs. Deedra Hardrick BILBY, Deborah Lynn, NELSON, William “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, and of This July 4th, Help a Manatee 59, died June 23, 2012. the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them Club Offers Public Awareness Signs & David, 93, died June 21, to observe all things whatsoever I have com- BOSS, Richard A., 76, manded you; and, lo, I am with you always, even Banners, Free 2012. unto the end of the world. Amen.” died June 18, 2012. PERRY, Eliza, 81, died Mathew 28:19-20 Save the BOYD, Glenda, 60, died June 24, 2012. Manatee Club June 16, 2012. reminds the Florida PIERCE, Brilla H., 97, Lion of the Tribe of Judah Ministries, Inc. boating community BROWN, Dwight died June 25, 2012. to prepare to partici- Sheldon, 93, died June REDD, Louis, died June PASTOR pate in manatee Website: 24, 2012. Dr. Sirretta Williams safety this busy July 24, 2012. www.lottojm.com 4th holiday and BUTTS, Lamar T., 77, RISHER, Louise E., 74, beyond. The Club died June 22, 2012. died June 21, 2012. offers a variety of CANNON, Curtis J., 92, (Temporary services held) ROBBINS, Yvonne G., 623 Beechwood St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 free public awareness materials to protect the endangered died June 22, 2012. marine mammals. 58, died June 23, 2012. Sunday School...... 10:00 a.m. ~ Sunday Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. Waterproof banners are free to Florida boaters. These CANNON, Raymond B., SCARBOROUGH, Every 5th Sunday Friends and Family Day bright, bold yellow banners act as cautionary signs and alert Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. died June 26, 2012. Minnie Elizabeth, 92, other boaters when manatees are present in the area with the CARTER, Barbara, 58, Direct Phone: 904.866.7047 * Office Phone: 904.356.4226 easy-to-see directive, “Please Slow, Manatees Below.” Free died June 21, 2012. Seeing Beyond The Lifestyle To Save A Life yellow dock signs for shoreline property owners in Florida, died June 23, 2012. SEALS, Priscilla King, boating decals, and new waterproof waterway cards con- CROWDER, Rallin, died June 20, 2012. C. L. Page Mortuary offers full funeral taining safe boating information are also available from the died June 25, 2012. and cremation services at an afford- Club. All provide the Florida Fish and Wildlife SHADD, Grady, 78, died able price because we care. Conservation Commission’s (FWC) hotline number (1-888- CURRY, Clifford Dale, June 23, 2012. 404-3922) for reporting manatee injuries, deaths, or harass- 52, died June 21, 2012. STONER, Victor Lamar, “We are now offering Live Streaming ment. DAVIS, Eugene of Funeral and Visitation Services.” Cathie and Randy Bieber enjoy cruising from Palm 49, died June 23, 2012. Beach to Miami for weekend getaways aboard their 44-foot (Popeye), died June 20, TALKO, Raymond boat. They recently contacted the Club for a yellow boating 2012. Joseph, died June 20, banner. “This banner will be a great asset, and we’ll display TAYLOR, Donna Dion, 2012. it frequently,” said Cathie. “We always keep a sharp eye out 55, died June 21, 2012. 3031 Moncrief Road * Jacksonville, FL 32209 when cruising on the Intracoastal for our friends, the mana- THOMAS, Venson, 63, Carla L. Page, LFDIC Visit us at tees. We are very excited to have this opportunity to help DOWDELL, Irene, 96, died June 19, 2012. these peaceful, gentle giants.” WWW.CLPAGEMORTUARY.COM died June 22, 2012. WILLIAMS, Samuel Save the Manatee Club also offers free, family-friendly ESTERS, Willie, died public awareness manatee signs and posters for sites where Jake, died June 20, 2012. human/manatee interactions are a problem. These materials June 22, 2012. WILLIAMS, Willie C., have been distributed around Florida to state, municipal, Tune In To WCGL AM Radio FAIR, Roy, 29, died June 71, died June 23, 2012. and county parks; marinas; and other places where harass- 20, 2012. ment of manatees is a concern. WILSON, Johnnie, died Dr. Katie Tripp, Director of Science and Conservation FLEMMING, Elnora W., June 24, 2012. for Save the Manatee Club, says the public awareness sig- died June 25, 2012. nage combined with responsible boating and “manatee GAY, Gail L., 57, died ~*~ manners” can save manatee lives. “Manatees rely on knowledgeable, thoughtful boaters and waterway users for June 19, 2012. GEORGIA DEATHS For their protection from injury, harassment, or death. Our GLOVER, Lewis E., BENNETT, Josephine organization can’t fully protect manatees or their aquatic died June 24, 2012. habitat without the support of the boating community. “Josie,” Braddock, 103, Manatee-safe boating is paramount during busy holidays GRAYER, Rudolph, Sr., died June 21, 2012. when more boats are out and the risks to manatees are 83, died June 20, 2012. HAMMILL, Robert Yvonne Brooks increased.” HAMILTON, Henry, Josheph “Joe,” 69, died Clara McLaughlin The free signs, banners, decals, posters, and waterway died June 26, 2012. Leath - Host Co-Host cards can be obtained by contacting Save the Manatee Club June 23, 2012. via e-mail at [email protected], by regular HARRIS, Norman, Jr., JACKSON, Josephine, mail at 500 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, FL 32751, or by died June 24, 2012. died June 25, 2012. IMPACTIMPACT calling toll free at 1-800-432-JOIN (5646). “Manatee HAY, Nancy, 56, died Protection Tips for Boaters” can be found on the Club’s JONES, Robert L., died website at http://www.savethemanatee.org/boatertips.htm June 20, 2012. June 25, 2012. Tuesday and Thursday HUBBARD, Robert L., FICTITIOUS NAMES WASHINGTON, Jacob, died June 22, 2012. died June 25, 2012. from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. New Business Notice is hereby given that KELLEY, Tamara, died WESTBERRY, Clifford At popUlarNERD desiring to do business as June 23, 2012. Melvin, 88, died June 25, Dakar7enterprises LLC” located at 3546 Rain Forest LINSTER, Raymond, 2012. Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL (Duval County) WCGL1360.com New Business Notice is hereby given that, Eric Listings are due the Tuesday before the Kozlowski desiring to do business as Integrated Voting next issue. Email submissions preferred. The Florida Star and Impact Solutions, Inc., located at 5299 St. Augustine Road, Send to: [email protected] Jacksonville, FL 32207 (Duval County). Striving To Make A Difference! JUNE 30, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-3

Lcemuqpxknng"- Continued from A-1 Through Council Member ment of “token representation”, When Lee asked him to explain as the City’s Director of affect his constituents. He Denise Lee’s office, Lee, Jones, a reference made by Jones, on the Daily Record comments, Planning and Development, in explained that all Council mem- and Daniels issued a formal the two most powerful Standing Bishop said that his response spite of Burney’s proven experi- bers are permitted to attend, notice to meet with City Council Committees, Rules and Finance. was an emotional reaction to ence in the field. comment, and debate at stand- President-elect William “Bill” The Council President-elect statements relayed to him that • Voted to cut the posi- ing committee meetings. Only Bishop for the purpose of dis- drafted Jones to the 7 member “the committees should have tions of two African-American appointed members can vote on cussing City Council Standing Rules Committee and Gaffney reflected certain demographics.” receptionists/assistants working an issue in committee. Once the Committee assignments which to Finance. He further stated it was passed in the City Council offices. issue leaves committee and is would become effective July1. Bishop said he did not consid- on to him that “there were racial When Bishop spoke, he noted added to the Council agenda for The public meeting, also er race when he made the overtones in that meeting.” He that it was almost 2:00 p.m. and action, all Council members referred to as a notice meeting, appointments. Yet, he assigned acknowledged using a poor he would have to leave for an have the opportunity to com- was open to all council members four African-Americans mem- choice of words. appointment. He said that he ment, debate, and vote. and interested parties. Council bers, Lee, Brown, Daniels, and Each Councilmember present understood what his colleagues At this writing, Denise Lee, members can request notice Gaffney, to one committee – the was invited to comment on the were saying and would take the Warren Jones, Reggie Brown, meetings to discuss issues that Recreation, Community committee issue. Without accus- matter under advisement. He and Kimberley Daniels have may require action from the full Development, Public Health & ing Bishop of racist actions, declared his intention to take the resigned from the Standing City Council. It provides struc- Safety Committee. Gaffney was statements about his voting his- matter under advisement three Committee assignments for the ture and operates within the appointed Vice-Chair of that tory, mostly from Lee who times. He did not, however, give 2012-2013 council term. They Sunshine Law. In addition to body. referred to DVDs of past meet- the members what they asked believe the stand is important Lee, Jones, and Daniels, the It has been twenty years since an ings, showed a pattern of voting for, which was an appointment for the future of fairness and jus- only Council Members in atten- African-American, Warren against actions involving of an African-American council tice for all Americans, especial- dance were Brown, Don Jones, was elected as Council African-Americans: member to chair a committee ly the faceless voices that they Redman, District 4, and Dr. President. • Voted against authoriz- and two African-Americans on represent. Johnny Gaffney, District 7. The Financial News and Daily ing a $250,000 business grant to each of the power committees, Reggie Brown may have Isiah Rumlin, President of the Record reported on comments complement a $2.5 million loan Rules and Finance. summed up the stance these City Jacksonville Branch of the that Bill Bishop made on June obtained by local businessman Councilmember Lee offered a legislators were about to take NAACP and representatives 21, the same day that Lee’s Jerome Brown. Bishop’s com- solution by recommending that when he declared, “I have from Congresswoman Corrine Office issued the public meeting ments implied the long time bar- Bishop simply add members to wrapped myself in the [U. S.] Brown’s office were in the audi- notice. becue entrepreneur, who has a the Standing Committees – an Flag for 20 years (he is a ence. Bishop said that he looked for contract to distribute his barbe- action allowed by the Council Warrant Officer in the U. S. At the center of the controver- the best candidates for the lead- cue sauce in Sams and Walmart President according to Council Army). No way am I going to sy was Bishop’s failure to ership roles of the five standing stores, did not have adequate rules. participate in [a] non-inclusive appoint any African-American committees. business experience. I talked with Warren Jones leadership program. I refuse to members to chair committees. “I don’t run a quota system,” • Voted against the about how resignation from the serve leadership that’s non- Also at issue was the appoint- said Bishop. appointment of Calvin Burney standing committees would inclusive, that’s insensitive…” Tguqwteg"Eqpvtqn"Egpvtcn"hqt"Chtkecp"Cogtkecp" Ogp"cpf"Yqogp0

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Frances Bradley, Columnist [email protected] Volume Burks, Photographer Anjeon Yeohaeng (Safe Journey) to Toure, Tonya, and Sydnee Breaker. Anyone who knows my cousin, Barbara Breaker, knows that she does not need a reason to have a crab party. As a matter of fact, any day of the week, any occasion is grounds for her to head to Trout River Seafood for a “mess” of blue crabs. On June 9, Barbara and Ron Breaker invited family and friends to a crab boil for son, Army Sgt. First Class Brian Toure Breaker, daughter-in-law Tonya, and granddaughter, Sydnee, to bid them safe travel before their departure on a two year Army assignment in Korea. For months, the family has been packing, and studying Korean language and customs, as they prepared for this exciting life’s journey. Neither Toure nor Tonya is a stranger to living abroad. As a child, Toure and his siblings attended school in Germany while father Ron was stationed there in the Army. Tonya spent her junior year of high school in Brazil, where she lived with a family and learned to speak Portuguese fluently. The well-traveled Tonya is really excited about the prospect of exploring new destinations from Seoul’s ground zero. She also finds a certain comfort in knowing that sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (as a student, she was a founding member of the AKA Chapter on the campus of DePauw University), who live in Seoul, will wel- come her with open arms. Young Sydnee looks forward to making new friends at the Seoul American High School. She also has plans to continue Tae Kwon Do, the Korean martial art and sport. Sydnee advanced to a purple belt in a Toure, Sydnee, and Tonya Breaker are off to Seoul, Korea recent tournament! The yard of Breaker Manor in Springfield was arrayed with a tent that accommodated 4 long tables, so there was plenty of elbow room for blue crab lovers. No Breaker crab boil would be complete without shrimp, potatoes, corn, and Barbara’s secret seafood dip with a nice compliment of wine and beer. Then there were the cakes. I stopped counting at five! Also on hand was face and body painting by Tiffany Rodriguez and Associates – compliments of Marilyn Williams. I wish Toure, Tonya, and Sydnee all the best. (Anjeonhan yeohaengul bonaesaeyo!)

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Marilyn Williams showing off her Left to right: Sydnee Breaker, Toure Breaker, Tonya Walker-Breaker, Toure Breaker and twin, Imani Breaker beautiful body art by Tiffany Rodriguez Imani Breaker, Barbara Breaker, Ronald Breaker, Aimee Breaker- looking at their separate birthday cakes Crabs, crabs and more crabs Royster, Alaina Royster, Gary Royster, and Kyra Royster

Speaking of Toure Breaker…when daughter Sydnee was six years old, he became a single father. Since that time, he has been father and mother to his daughter. He has always provided a stable and loving home for himself and Sydnee. Of course, grandparents, aunts, and other relatives were ready to step in when needed or just because. I’ve watched Sydnee grow into a poised and beautiful teenager. All that she is and will be is credited to her father, Toure. And, Toure can thank his father, Ron, for being his role model. As my last tribute to fathers, in this month of June, 2012, I salute you, Toure Breaker, for being the best dad to Sydnee. Happy Father’s Day to you.

The Ritz Chamber Players’ Finale Concert of the 2012 season, Of Music, Love, and Poetry, capped the classical ensem- ble’s 10th year. This acclaimed group of artists presented the works of Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Adolphus Hailstork. The Ritz Chamber Players’ flexible makeup allows for many astonishing combinations of virtuoso players. The Ritz Chamber Players are also unique in its dedication to showcase the works of African-American composers with exceedingly artistic and informed interpretations. Returning for the finale were principal harpist, Ann Hobson-Pilot; incomparable soprano, Alison Buchanan; dynamic vio- linist, Kelly Hall-Tompkins; captivating violinist, Anyango Yarbo-Davenport; intriguing violist, Richard Brice; soulful cel- list, Tahirah Whittington; and last but not least, remarkable clarinetist, Founder and Artistic Director, Terrance Patterson. During RCP’s concert season, local artists are invited to display works of art on the stage and in the lobby area. The finale concert featured the works of artist, Cecilia Ann Washington-Carr, daughter of the late Dr. E. H. Washington, Sr. and the late Mrs. Inez P. Washington. A graduate of the prestigious Howard University School of Fine Arts, Cecilia was a student of David C. Driskell, recipient of the 2010 Humanitarian Award from the Ritz Chamber Music Society, Inc., and the late Lois Mailou Jones. She currently travels the country for Heart of America Foundation painting murals for the READesign library makeover program which is sponsored by Target and CapitalOne. She is the creator of wearable art, Angel on My Shoulder by Cecilia Carr, which is sold at Customer Service counters of over 250 Publix stores throughout Florida, including Jacksonville. PAGE A-5 JUNE 30, 2012 THE STAR

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It was a total shock when it was reported that there was not a mixture of drugs in Eugene’s body, but marijuana only. His girl friend said that he was in the middle of breaking his marijuana dependency and was very religious. His family and others felt that he was under the influence of voodoo pharmacology literalized, the drug that turns people into flesh-eating zombies. Eugene was naked when he chewed 75% of the homeless man’s face. He was killed by Miami police when they could not get him to stop eating the man’s face. Alex Kinyua admitted to killing his college roommate and eating his heart and parts of his brain. Kinyua, who was once an ROTC member, was a “Virginia Tech wait- ing to happen,” said authorities at the college he attended. Michael Terron Daniel, 22, was arrested on June 14 when a report was received that he had gone crazy. When the Waco, Texas police arrived, they were told that he had droopped to all four, chased a neighbor “while barking and growling like a dog. He then grabbed a dog, beat and fatally strangled it and “began to bite into the dog, rip- ping pieces of flesh away.” Charles Baker of Palmetto, Florida, on drugs, got naked, barged into his girlfriend’s house, bit a chunk out of a man’s arm and ate it. He then powered through several cop-deployed Taser probes before getting tackled and arrested. Baker, who is 26, was visiting his children. Don’t think that this recent indulgence in flesh is just with men of color. This week, police in Germany apprehended Luka Magnotta, a gay porn star from Canada accused of killing his lover and eating him. Afterward, Magnotta allegedly mailed his lover's dismembered feet and hands to the headquarters of Canada's main political parties. Magnotta was captured at an internet cafe in Berlin — where he had reportedly been looking up stories about himself — ending an international manhunt that had lasted two weeks. In a possible nod to Hannibal Lecter, Mao Sugiyama, a self-described asexual, served his recently severed genitals to a group of five diners at a fancy banquet in Japan last month. Sugiyama underwent genital-removal surgery because he doesn't identify with either gender, and went on Twitter to advertise that the remains were for sale. He served his genitals, topped with button mushrooms and parsley, for $250 a plate. Last month, a professor in Sweden, unnamed by local press, was reported to have cut off his wife's lips and eaten them, in a jealous rage prompted by suspicions that she was having an affair. He is being charged with attempted murder, and authorities say he will undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Then, there was the chef who allegedly turned his victims into meatballs In August 2011, Russian police said a murderous chef, identified only as Ivan L., had admitted to making meatballs and sausages from his victims' corpses. The chef was accused of luring victims to his apartment through a gay-dating website, then killing them with a butcher's knife. He also reportedly filmed his culinary adventures and posted them on the internet. Stephen Griffiths, a PhD student from England, pled guilty in December 2010 to murdering three female victims, one of whom was killed with a crossbow. Griffiths said he had eaten parts of two of his victims, boiling one in a pot and consuming the other raw. These incidents have caused much concern. It is thought that economic anxiety may have something to do with it and the new or mixed drugs. The CDC say they are not aware of a virus or condition that would make these things happen. Others are concerned about the undead walking - zombies. PAGE A-6 THE STAR JUNE 30, 2012 AroundAround TheThe AreaArea

Assistant Public Defenders in Last Criminal Trial at Bay Street Courthouse

Jacksonville, FL (June 18, 2012): The State vs. Leon Madden went before Judge and Jury promptly at 9 a.m. Friday morning (6/15/2012), the final criminal case ever to be tried in the Duval County Courthouse located at 330 East Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville. Assistant Public Defenders Al Perkins and Senovia Portis rep- resented Mr. Madden in the trial before presiding Judge William Wilkes. When deliberations concluded at 8 p.m. on Friday, a hung-Jury returned with no verdict, thus forcing a re-trial.

The APD’s consult with Mr. Madden (center). APD Portis through security.

(L-R) Lead APD Al Perkins and Co-Counsel Senovia Portis before trial.

Prosecution and Defense make final trial preparations. PAGE A-7 THE STAR JUNE 30, 2012

Sean Paul Releases 2012 Olympic Anthem

By Carlette DeLeon

International superstar Sean Paul is doing his part to keep the Jamaican spirit high as the London 2012 Olympic Games draw near. The artist’s recently released single Hold On is an anthem for local and overseas athletes who will be heading to London with dreams of achieving gold. The third single released from Sean Paul’s Tomahawk Technique, Hold On is an upbeat and uplifting song that speaks to striving and achieving your dreams no matter what obstacles may stand in the way. The song’s powerful message can be applied in all areas and levels of life, and for a big stage like the Olympics rings true to the theme of accomplishing only the best. “I felt compelled to do Hold On this year especially because of the upcoming Olympics and wanting to encourage our ambassa- dors to excel despite the challenges.” Sean explained. Hold On, is easily becoming a local anthem for all Jamaican athletes ready to bring more accolades home to Jamaica. The song starts off on an uplifting note as Sean Paul sing- jays, “Hold on to the dream, hold on, Hold on now, now, Hold on and believe, Oh we already won, we still hold on.” Sean Paul seems to be talking directly to his fellow Jamaican athletes. After Jamaica’s athletes record breaking achievements in the Beijing 2008 Olympics, all eyes will be on the Jamaican athletes in London this August. The song inspires hope and eases sporting anxiety in the message sent. In an interview with Sean he states, “I certainly hope the song will give encouragement to Jamaican athletes, I know how hard they work and how much what they do means to Jamaica.” “Everytime I watch them compete I feel such a proud feeling. I know they will continue to rise higher and bring us some more gold.” A former athlete himself, having competed in Water Polo throughout his youth and well acquainted with the struggles of following his dreams in music to accom- plish worldwide success, Sean Paul truly speaks from his heart, which is felt in the song. “Being a swimmer and a water polo player I had to train for hours and hours. The commitment, preparation and sweat that goes into being a half second faster is unbelievable that's the spirit that fueled Hold On" the artiste said. Since released, Hold On has been steadily gaining airplay locally and internationally. The deejay hopes that the song will continue to inspire not only local athletes heading out for Olympic gold, but for all persons who are thriving to accomplish their dreams and goals. The Grammy winning artiste continues to reap success with his fifth studio album, Tomahawk Technique which was released in France in January. The pop album debuted at the #1 spot on the Japan I-Tunes chart and has seen remarkable growth in Europe and the rest of the world. Other popular hits from the album include: Got 2 Luv U with American songstress Alexis Jordan, She Doesn’t Mind and How Deep Is Your Love featuring superstar Kelly Rowland. Got 2 Luv U has sold over 2 million copies digitally and its strong performance in Europe has set the pace for the song making the top 10 in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Romania and Spain. Roll Wid Di Don also featured on the album was produced by the artiste on his Material artiste and has held the #1 spot on the Hype TV charts in Jamaica for six weeks. Sean Paul is currently touring and constantly working on new material. Who Let The Dogs Out’s Baha Men Get Congrats From PM On Signing With Sony Entertainment Group By Llonella Gilbert, BIS

BAHAMAS: Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Gladstone Christie (bottom center with mic) during a press conference on Thursday, congratulated the music group Baha Men who will soon sign a formal recording contract with Sony Music Entertainment. “They are each in their own right, experienced musi- cians and artists, and connectively they are a very strong and potent force,” the Prime Minister said. “They have the capacity to again impact the world.” He told the group members’ that they are a wonder- ful example for other aspiring Bahamian musicians, and they will be able to promote the country with the back- ing of a company with influence all over the world. Besides members of Baha Men, also present were Minister of Tourism the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe; Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. the Hon. Daniel Johnson; Afo Verde, President, Sony Music Entertainment, Latin American Division and Fernando Cabral, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Sony Music Entertainment, Latin American Division. The Prime Minister noted that this is the perfect time for such an announcement to be made, as the government made its commitment to developing the arts known in the Speech From the Throne read during the Opening of Parliament the day before. Prime Minister Christie met with Sony executives prior to winning the general elections, with the intention that if he won, a strategy would already be in the works to enable the company to promote The Bahamas in various facets around the world. He also wanted to establish a relationship with Sony, so that Bahamian recording artists could be signed to contracts on an annual basis. “The same way we have won gold medals in the Olympics, or produced top heart and neurosurgeons in our country, the talent is there in music and the performing arts,” the Prime Minister said. Fernando Cabral said Sony executives “were blown away by the performance of Baha Men” during the musical showcase at the company’s annual convention held this year at Atlantis instead of its normal venue, New York City. “Our President of A&R (who signs talent to the company) said very accurately, that we have all seen hundreds of showcases before and without a doubt, the one this past Tuesday evening was the best that we have ever witnessed. “During showcases, the Executives just sit very politely and listen very critically, but not this time… by the second song, everyone was out of their seats and danc- ing uncontrollably in front of the stage.” Mr. Cabral explained that the Junkanoo sound was something they had never heard before and the band’s performance was simply “awesome”. “We want that Bahamian sound in our catalogue. There will be no watering down.” The Executive said midway through the group’s performance, Obi Pindling, the company’s attorney in The Bahamas was asked if the group was presently signed to anyone. “We decided on the spot, to extend an invitation for Baha Men to become part of the Sony family.” Mr. Cabral said, “It is our intention, as soon as we return to our respective offices, to have our attorneys prepare a formal recording contract to offer to the Baha Men. “We have no doubt whatsoever that this is only the start of a wonderful relationship between Sony Music Entertainment and the musical talent of your wonderful country, and hopefully even more,” he said. PAGE A-8 THE STAR JUNE 30, 2012 PAGE B-1 THE STAR JUNE 30, 2012

Jacksonville Urban League Holds Annual Meeting

The Jacksonville Urban League held its 2012 Annual Meeting at the Ritz Theatre and Museum in historic LaVilla. The Annual Meeting and Luncheon spon- sored by VITAS Innovative Hospice Care marked another major milestone for the Jacksonville Urban League celebrating 65 years providing quality services to the community. Richard Danford, President of the Jacksonville Urban League, indicated in spite of the challenges faced the Urban League continues to be beacon of hope for the constituents we serve. He also expressed appreciation to the many partners, and volunteers for their continued support of the Urban Leagues mission. Gregory Perrine, Board Chair presented the Jacksonville Urban League’s Five Point Legacy Plan and highlighted some of the accomplishments: (1) Provide quality services to constituents; (2) Ensure organizational sustainability; (3) Market the organization’s Front Row: Monet Brown, Cheryl Fountain, Andrea Rodriquez, George message, assets and services; (4) Focus on employee development and well being Spencer, Damien Haitsuka, Gregory Perrine, Velma Monteiro-Tribble, and (5) Build and maintain community partnerships. A copy of the Jacksonville Judge Pauline Drake, Richard Danford, President of the Jacksonville Urban League’s Annual Report was presented to each person that attended the Urban League, Annual Meeting. Back Row: Leonard D. Brown, Eric Oliver, Rev. David Williams, II, Leigh Afterwards, reports from the various Board Committees and their accom- Mills, Sherman Riley, David Gagnon and Ramon George plishments for the year were given by: George Spencer, Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair; Dr. Cheryl Fountain, Head Start Committee Chair; and David Gagnon, Organizational Sustainability Committee Chair. Melissa Adams presented a report from the Young Professionals and Phillip Parsons presented a report on the work of the JUL Economic and Community Development Foundation. Gregory Perrine presented the Nominating Committee Report, which was followed by Judge Pauline Drake installation of the 2012-2013 Board members and officers. New mem- bers to the Board include Mark Alexander, Market Director, North FL Region, Pepsi Beverages; Monet Brown, Head Start Policy Council Representative; Leonard D. Brown, Jr., Senior VP, General Counsel, PGA Tour; Leigh Mills, Vice President, Senior Consultant, Compass Consultant Group; Sherman D. Riley, Operations Manager, Vistakon-Johnson & Johnson; David S. Williams, II, Chaplain, Jacksonville Sheriff Office; and Velma Monteiro-Tribble, Director, Foundation Grants/Programs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of FL Foundation. Officers and Committee Chairs installed for 2012-2013 are Damien Haitsuka, Chair; David Gagnon, Vice Chair; George Spencer, Treasurer; Ramon George, Audit Committee Chair; Andrea Rodriquez, Secretary; Cheryl Fountain, Head Start Committee Chair; Eric Oliver, Special Events Committee Chair and Gregory Perrine, Immediate Past Chair. The Annual Meeting ended with the Volunteer Service Awards presented to Warner Singleton, Mary Nelson, Rebecca Hudson and TiJuana King for their support of the programs and activities sponsored by the Jacksonville Urban League. Board members Gregory Perrine, Lynn Sherman and Michael Wilkes were Angela Spears, Joyce Morgan Danford, Richard Danford, President of the also honored for three or more years of service. Jacksonville Urban League, and Dawn Lopez The mission of the Jacksonville Urban League is to assist African Americans and others in securing economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights. The Jacksonville Urban League, founded in 1947, is an affiliate of the National Urban League established in 1910, head-quartered in New York City provides direct serv- ices to more than two million people. PHOTOS: Frank M. Powell III

Camilla Thompson, Community Eldon L. Bekkum, Boeing Activist Charlotte Stewart, Community George Spencer, Treasurer JUL Activist and retired columnist for The Board of Directors Florida Star

Mary Nelson, volunteer for JUL Michael Blaylock and Wendell Employment and Training Program Holmes

Cheryl Fountain, Board of Directors Phil Parsons, Chair Economic and Head Start Committee Chair Community Development Foundation Jean Jonson receives award for Head Start volunteer Tijuana Warner Singleton King

Rebecca Hudson, volunteer David Gagnon, Vice Chair JUL Damien Haitsuka, Chair, JUL Board with the JUL Youth Intervention Board of Directors 2012-2013 of Directors, 2012-2013 Michael Wilkes, Past Board Chair and Richard Danford Program PAGE B 2 THE STAR JUNE 30, 2012

Secrets For Improving Your Relationships Are You Getting Enough Vitamins? (StatePoint) Putting yourself first may be the key to improving your relationships with others. (StatePoint) We can’t control every aspect of our health, but we can help protect ourselves against many common ailments While this may not sound like an intuitive way to improve your and diseases simply by getting the recommended daily essen- friendships, some experts now believe that by connecting with tial vitamins and minerals. who we are at the core, we can become more aware of how our feelings govern our interactions and make better choices in the way we commu- With the stresses of everyday life, it can be hard to get regular exercise and main- nicate. tain a balanced diet. So many doctors advise their patients to take daily dietary supplements to ensure they get the nutrients needed for optimum health. Transformation coach Sally Anderson, author of “Freefall: Living Life Beyond the Edge” (Morgan James Publishing 2012), believes that many of us act with a “ While striving to improve the quality of the foods we feed ourselves and our “default identity,” a way of being that is shaped by our past pain and experiences families is paramount, adding nutritional supplements is a valuable and easy way and our unrecognized feelings. She says that this disassociation from who we real- to enhance our ability to stay healthy,” says Dr. Andrew Myers, an expert in nutri- ly are can be a source of dysfunction in our relationships. tion and preventive medicine and co-author of “Health is Wealth, 10 Power Nutrients that Increase Your Odds of Living to 100.” But recognizing these problems can be challenging, experts warn. You must be prepared for some honest reflection. Myers offers these tips to anyone looking to stay in tip top health:

Some of the signs that you’re allowing your unconscious thoughts to sabotage Protect Your Heart your relationships include: There are many preventive ways to help keep your heart healthy, such as elimi- • Making the assumption that the other person is in the wrong when your expec- nating stress, maintaining a healthy diet, staying trim and exercising regularly. tations are not met. • Placing conditions on your love. You can also consider a supplement such as fish oil, which contains omega-3, a • Displaying a victim mentality. “good fat” vital to heart health. Be sure to pick high-quality, trusted products such • Feeling powerless. as Sam’s Club Simply Right Triple Strength fish oil which may reduce the risk of • Being resentful. coronary heart disease. Additionally, Co Q-10, a naturally sourced cardiovascular • Reacting defensively. antioxidant, can help support healthy heart function. • Listening to others in a negative context. • Becoming withdrawn in your relationships. Avoid Common Colds • Questioning your commitment to others. The common cold is one of the leading causes of missed work and school, mak- The failure to recognize the source of your feelings is a lot like the annoying stat- ing it all the more important to take steps to strengthen your immune system. ic you hear when you aren’t properly tuned in to a radio station. So instead of just Washing your hands often, eating foods high in vitamin C such as citrus and tak- reacting the next time you’re upset with someone, try tuning-in to yourself. You ing a supplement such as vitamin D may help you ward off colds. may find your first reaction isn’t the best reaction. Vitamin D has been shown to support a strong immune system and can be found This awareness is crucial to better communication and functional relationships, through sun exposure. However, for those who are fair-skinned or just simply according to Anderson, who advises taking the following helpful steps: don’t have time to be outside, you can take a supplement like Simply Right’s Vitamin D3 5000IU. • Commit to an empowered relationship, don’t just want one. • Realize that forgiving is not condoning an act. Protect Your Joints • Know that when someone specifically aims judgment at you personally, it never has anything to do with you. Quite the contrary, it says more about them than it Many Americans experience joint pain and assume it is a normal aging process does about you! they have to live with. However, there are a number of treatment options ranging • Take responsibility for your own emotional and mental state and avoid placing from exercise to surgery that can help manage joint pain and improve mobility. A blame on others. simple option can be taking a supplement such as Simply Right Triple Strength • Love unconditionally. Glucosamine. • Be willing to transform yourself. Get a Check-Up “Extraordinary relationships are possible for those willing to be open, transform themselves, truly listen, and love unconditionally,” says Anderson. “By doing so, Even if you don’t have a regular doctor, there are ways to get a professional exam. we can achieve a level of insight into ourselves and one another that we never Many pharmacies have periodic health and wellness screenings. For example, thought possible.” Sam’s Club locations across the U.S. host free monthly screenings that include bone density screenings, and testing for cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure. For more tips on how self-awareness can improve your relationships, visit Learn more about these screenings and the Simply Right line of affordable vita- www.freefallselfimprovement.com. mins available at Sam’s clubs nationwide by visiting SamsClub.com/healthyliving . It just may be that you need to focus more on yourself to become better at dealing By taking preventive steps now to improve your health, you can save yourself with others. trouble down the road. *****

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Announcements, meetings, happenings, and community events Announcements, meetings, happenings, and community events scheduled in Jacksonville and the surrounding area scheduled in Jacksonville and the surrounding area

THE ULTIMATE RUNWAY FASHION SHOW this Saturday, June 30, 2012, Golden Isles Arts and Humanities and The City of Brunswick present AN AMG Uptown, 525 W. Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. For additional infor- OLD-FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY, Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Celebration mation contact 904.356.1081. begins 7:00 pm; Fireworks at dark at Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Gloucester & The Ultimate Runway Fashion Show-AMG Uptown on Saturda,y June 30, Bay Sts. Free for everyone. For more information call 262-6934, goldenisle- 2012, at 525 W. Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Call 904.356.1081 for all sarts.org information. FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK "AMERICANA" on Wednesday, July 04, LIVE MUSIC IN THE COURTYARD BY LYONS, this Saturday, June 30, 2012, Hemming Plaza, 117 W. Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. 2012, from 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM, at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr. Summer Adventure Camp on Thursday July 05, 2012, Museum of Science and W., Jacksonville, FL 32202. For more information call 904.353.1188. History (MOSH), 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207. REGGAE ON THE RIVER, on Sunday, July 01, 2012, at The Jacksonville A T. REX NAMED SUE, Museum of Science and History (MOSH): Thursday Landing, 2 Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact 904.353.1188 July 05, 2012, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207 for addtional information. Friday Night Live! - COWFORD COUNTY BAND this Friday, July 06, 2012, BUFFALO SOLDIERS EXHIBIT Opening Reception: Sunday, July 01, 2012 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL 32202. at the Jacksonville Main Library, 303 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Please contact 904.353.1188 for all information. Call 904.630.2665 for more information. LIVE AT SNYDER: JULY ART WALK: Put your best face forward at Snyder Oscar Mike, Kiss the Void with Hannah Thomas and Rhea MD (Polygon)), Memorial,Put Your Best Face Forward, Wednesday, July 6, 5-9 p.m. Snyder Burro Bar, Monday, July 02, 2012, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Memorial (Corner of Laura & Monroe Streets) during the July Art Walk. This Please call 904.353.4686 for all information. month will feature Grass Heads and face painting. It's the perfect way for you and Book Reading, Chamblin's Uptown, on Tuesday, July 03, 2012, 225 N. Laura your family to start the summer off with this free night of fun. For more informa- Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Call 904.674.0868 for more information. tion, call (904) 630-3690 or email [email protected]. Candy Lee @ Dos Gatos, Dos Gatos, on Tuesday, July 03, 2012, at 123 E. Jacksonville Landing Market, The Jacksonville Landing, on Friday July 06, Forsyth St. Jacksonville, FL 32202. 2012, 2 Independent Dr. W.., Jacksonville, FL 32202. FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION: 7/4/2012, at the Downtown Jacksonville THE MEN OF CHIPPENDALES, onSaturday July 07, 2012, at Mavericks Riverfront. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! This star-spangled celebration Rock N' Honky Tonk, 2 Independent Dr. W.,Jacksonville, FL 32202.Call features Jacksonville's most spectacular 4th of July fireworks display over the St. 904.356.1110 for more information. Johns River. You have to see it to believe it! Call (904) 630-3690 or email [email protected]. for additional information. SENIOR DAYS, Museum of Science and History (MOSH), onWednesday July 04, 2012, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Please call 904.396.MOSH for any information. THE STAR JUNE 30, 2012

Brunswick Pastor Accepts Invitation To Address Jacksonville Men at Prayer Breakfast

Pastor Kenneth Adkins has been selected by His Mentor, Pastor Leofric Thomas, Founder and Pastor of Open Arms Christian Fellowship, to be the keynote speaker at a prayer breakfast that will be held on Saturday, July 7th. The Prayer Breakfast, which will be held at Open Arms Christian Fellowship, one of the fastest growing churches in North East Florida. The event is expected to attract hundreds of Men from all over Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida. Adkins, author of the critically acclaimed, "Jailbreak to Freedom, Healings, and Blessings", his first book, is a highly sought after Speaker, Teacher, Public Relations and Political consultant, and Lecturer. He is nationally recognized as an advocate for ex-offenders who have turned their lives around and recently spoke before Georgia's Congressmen and Senators at The Capitol in Washington D.C. He has also been invited to testify before The U.S. Senate concerning the extension of tax breaks for employers who hire ex-offenders in December of this year. Since relocating to Brunswick in 2007, Adkins has assisted well over 275 ex-offenders in finding employment and currently mentors a group of 54 men and women who are trying to begin their lives over again. He currently is the Senior Pastor and Founder of Greater Dimensions Christian Fellowship, and lives in the golfing community of Oak Grove Island in Brunswick, Georgia. Adkins is married to recording artist Stormy Adkins, with whom he co-pastors his congregation. To RSVP for the breakfast, please call the church at 904-766-5797. Much Governor Nathan Deal with Pastor Kenneth Adkins more can be learned about the ministry of Kenneth Adkins by logging on to www.gdcfbrunswick.org. Golden Isles Fireworks To Light Up Fourth Of July Independence Celebrations

Light up the grills, get your parade shoes on and set your eyes on the skies as Wednesday, July 4 the Golden Isles gets ready to celebrate the 4th of July in grand style. We’ve com- Time:7:00 pm to 9:00 pm piled our list of some of the events happening around town so set your calendars, Venue:Mary Ross Waterfront Park make your plans and get ready to Independence. Address:Highway 341 And Gloucester Street Brunswick, GA 31520 Stay at home with family and friends during the day or take part in several GIAHA and the City of Brunswick invite everyone to come out for the annual Old activities right here in town or head on over to Jacksonville or Savannah. Afterwards, Fashioned Fourth of July celebration. This fun family event features old fashioned light your own fireworks or head on down to the waterfront for a grand display. games and free watermelon slices; and culminates at dark with the fabulous fire- works display over the East River. Sunday, July 1 The celebration kicks off at 7:00 pm with some great games and contests – sack race, 9:30 p.m., Family Freedom Blast, Christ Church, Mandarin and Fleming Island cam- water balloon toss, tug of war, hula hoop contest and more. Participants are divided puses. up into age groups so everyone gets a chance to play! Winners receive a coupon for a special prize; but everyone’s a winner as there are free slices of watermelon given July 03 2012 away all night long. When the sky gets dark, patriotic music begins playing while the Tybee’s annual celebration of America’s birthday. Come early and plan to stay late "rockets’ red glare" lights up the night sky. as this is one of Tybee’s busiest days of the year and the island fills up fast. The show starts around dark thirty (around 9:15pm). The fireworks are staged on the pier, but July 4: they are easily viewed from any of Tybee’s eastern beaches. Savannah’s July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza! This year, the Riverfront Association (912) 786-5444/(800) 868-2322 will throw a party as if it were a Friday night – there will be music, food, live shows, contests, and more, but best of all it is free! Mosey on down to Rousakis Plaza ’round Wednesday, July 4 about 5 p.m., bring a blanket and some snacks, fireworks beginning around 9:15 p.m. Dark, An Old-Fashioned 4th of July, Brunswick, Ga. Dark, Red, White and Blue Celebration on the Bluff, Waterfront Park, Darien, Ga. July 4: 9 p.m., Sunshine Festival, St. Simons Island, Ga. Fort Pulaski Independance Day Celebration will feature children’s activities. Musket 9:15 p.m., Independence Day Festival, St. Mary’s, Ga. firing demonstrations, scheduled at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., will be followed by a 9:15 p.m., River Street, Savannah, Ga. muster or Civil War inspection. At 1 p.m., children of all ages will be able to make 9:15 p.m., on the Beach, Amelia Island. their own “Flat Civil War Soldier”. The park’s Independence Day activities will also 9:30 p.m., American Pie 4th of July, over the river, include a presentation about the game of baseball during the Civil War era. Fort 9:30 p.m., Fireworks Over the Matanzas, St. Augustine. Pulaski National Monument, U.S. Hwy. 80, 15 miles east of Savannah. Entrance fee 9:45 p.m., Fireworks Spectacular, downtown Jacksonville, over the St. Johns River. of $5 per person is charged, ages 15 and under are free. (912) 786-5787 or nps.gov/fopu. PAGE B-4 THE STAR JUNE 30, 2012

Marcus Stroud Returns To Jaguars For One Day To Retire With Team He Began NFL Career With

The Jacksonville Jaguars today signed veteran defensive tackle Marcus Stroud to a one-day contract so that he could retire as a Jaguar. Stroud will be placed on the reserve/retired list. Stroud, the club’s first-round draft pick and the 13th over- all selection in 2001, played in 100 games with 84 starts in seven seasons with the Jaguars. A native of Thomasville, Georgia, Stroud totaled 457 tackles, 22 sacks, seven forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries during his tenure in Jacksonville. “This is where I started my career and where I was able to have my most productive years,” Stroud said. “The Jaguars are like family and I know this is where I belong.” Stroud was traded to Buffalo in 2008 and played three sea- sons with the Bills, starting 45 of 46 games. He signed with New England on March 4, 2011 and was released on July 29, 2011. Stroud finished his 10-year career with 647 tackles (414 solo), 29.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, 170 quar- terback hits and 43 tackles for loss. He played in 146 games with 129 starts. Stroud was voted a starter in the Pro Bowl for three con- secutive seasons from 2003-05, joining Tony Boselli as the only Jaguars voted to start in three straight Pro Bowls. He teamed with John Henderson for six seasons (2002-07) to give the Jaguars one of the NFL’s biggest and best defensive tackle tandems. The duo remains the only Jaguars defensive players to be selected to multiple Pro Bowls. Stroud’s 22 sacks with the Jaguars are tied for the sixth in team history. He is one of 19 players to play in at least 100 games for the Jaguars and one of only eight defensive players to accomplish the feat. His 68 consecutive starts from September 8, 2002 to October 1, 2006 mark the third-longest starting streak in team history. Stroud anchored a Jaguars defense in 2006 that ranked second in the NFL, the highest ranking in team history. From 2003-06, the Jaguars ranked third with only 37 rushing touchdowns allowed and second with only 11 100-yard rushers allowed during that span. A former University of Georgia standout, Stroud is now the fifth veteran to retire as a Jaguar after finishing his career with another team. Tony Boselli, Donovin Darius, Paul Spicer and Fred Taylor all previously returned to retire as Jaguars. ALL HAIL KING JAMES: LeBron Delivers The Championship To Miami

By ARTHIA NIXON Florida/Georgia Star

LeBron James has made good on his promise of delivering the NBA trophy to Miami. With the stellar support of Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh, James and the Miami Heat stole the thunder from the Oklahoma City Thunder and brought down the house to win a championship they were thirsty for. "Everything that went along with being a high school prodigy, to being drafted and having to be the face of a franchise, everything that came with it, I had to learn through it,” said the exhausted but elated MVP. “No one had gone through that journey, so I had to do it on my own. I had to figure it out on my own.” "The best thing that happened to me was losing the Finals, and me playing the way I played," he added, Above: LeBron James celebrates after his big win. Photo by: Nathaniel Butler/NBAE “Basically, I got back to the basics. I knew I was going Below: LeBron went to his website to thank his fans for their support and to show off his trophy. to have to change as a basketball player and as a person to get what I wanted. It just happened one year later." On his website, James thanked his fans for their support saying that he could not have done it without them. He also displayed a photo of himself with those highly sought after trophies, including the 2012 Bill Russell MVP Award. Despite his youth, King James is rightly so placed as one of the top ballers of his generation with this season’s average of 28.6 points, 10.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists. "It took me to go all the way to the top and then hit rock bottom to realize what I needed to do as a pro- fessional athlete and as a person," he said humbly after winning. "I was just happy I was able to get back to this position. I was happy I was able to do it the right way, and do it for myself and not for anyone else." The city went into full party mode to welcome their champions with a parade that stretched the American Airlines Arena. Lining Biscayne Boulevard, they cheered on their top players and went into over- drive at the glimpse of James who kept true to his word that he would deliver. JUNE 30, 2012 THE STAR PAGE B-5 ENTERTAINMENT Vanessa Morgan The Sexiest Vamp Babysitter On TV!

By Rych McCain, [email protected]

Photo by Sean Getti

The Disney Channel has produced a slew of cutie-pie looking youngsters who went on to become young adult stunners such as Miley Cyrus, Britney Spears, Hilary Duff, Vanessa Hudgens, Brenda song, Raven Symone and the list goes on. Soon to be added to that tradition is actress/singer Vanessa Morgan. This young lady is fully equipped with the sexy, sultry looks, talent and persona that not only turn heads and catches attention but will have many suitors (both script wise profession- ally and relationship wise personally) hustling to get in line. Even though she is cur- rently almost fully legal at age twenty, Morgan came up through the ranks at Disney and other outlets as a child actor breaking in the biz as an eight year-old with her film debut as the young Vanessa Williams in VH1’s TV movie “A Diva’s Christmas.” The Ottawa, Ontario, Canada native won the beauty title of Junior Miss America in 1999 and has starred on the international Family Channel TV series “The Latest Buzz.” Morgan has other credits including the Disney Channel TV movies “Harriet The Spy: Blog Wars” and “Geek Charming.” She currently has a recurring role Jenne, Cameron’s girlfriend on Disney’s “A.N.T. Farm” TV series and stars as Sarah the half human vampire also on Disney’s “My Baby Sitter’s A Vampire” TV series. Disney doing a vampire TV show? Was it shocking or surprising to Morgan to get such a role on The Disney Channel of all places? She chuckles, “It was a com- plete shock because Disney definitely doesn’t do anything like that. We never thought it was going to get picked up by Disney at all when we made it because that is really out of their comfort zone but I was auditioning for another Disney show and the head of Disney said ‘Oh, we just bought your show.’ So I was the first one to find out even before anyone else. I guess they liked how it was a bit riskier than how they usually go so they wanted to try it out. And kids love it because its not so protected and squeaky clean. It’s actually the humor that they really like.” When asked about her character, Morgan says, “My character’s name is Sarah and she’s the vampire baby sitter. She’s very strong. She’s dealing with the fact that her ex-boyfriend was a vampire and turned her into one against her will. But she’s dealing with that because she wanted to have kids one day, be a normal high sing. I just kind of did it actually because I wanted to beat out the girls that took it so school student and now she’s realizing that’s not really going to happen anymore. seriously with all of the make-up and stuff. I just strutted across the stage in my lit- She has to deal with school and then fighting vampires and all of these mystical crea- tle afro and winked at the judges. I guess they liked it.” tures that she’s discovered are now in her town.” Off camera Morgan loves going for walks, dancing, being with friends and As far as being a former beauty pageant queen, did that have any affect on hanging out with her dogs. She also loves splitting her time between the States and making her career happen as most contestants claim to enter pageants as a career Canada. How does she avoid the pitfalls of Hollywood being young and super fine? advancement? Morgan reflects, “I was really little and I saw these other little girls “Morgan blushes and laughs, “Just look out for people who have your best interest. and I thought oh I get to show my talent, I’ll get to sing. I did the competition and In this industry you can meet a lot of fake, competitive, nasty people who don’t have you know how they do the hair and make-up and I didn’t even do my hair. I just had your best interest. So you have to deal with that. Everyone will deal with a person my afro curls and I put on blush, lip gloss and a little bit of mascara. I didn’t do any like that on set or in their life. Hold to the right set and don’t allow yourself to be classes or anything. Then I won Miss Junior California and then Junior Miss used and be confident in your talent.” Hit Vanessa up on Twitter.com@vanessamor- America. For me it wasn’t about a career move I said oh, I get to show my talent and gan and www.vanessamorgan.com and on Facebook. Rych McCain have to wear metal braces and deal with all the challenges associated with them. But Invisalign Teen isn’t just for F i r e w o r k celebrities; treatment is affordable and widely available Hollyhood Notes! through a network of preferred providers. The makers of By Rych McCain, [email protected] and Facebook Invisalign or Invisalign Teen offer a free assessment to see if Safety For The their products are the way for you to achieve your own Party Info: Hollywood smile. Just in case you needed to know, NBA Finals MVP Movies; LeBron James and the Miami Heat celebrated their 2012 Madagascar 3, Europe’s Most Wanted. Paramount Fourth NBA Championship with the world’s number one rated Pictures and DreamWorks Animation. Starring Ben Stiller, Champagne, Armand de Brignac (“Ace of Spades”), on last Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer, Sacha Thursday night at LIV Fontainebleau, Miami, FL. This is the Baron Cohen and Cedric The Entertainer. Directed by Eric team’s second NBA Championship title. Fans and celebrato- Darnell, Conrad Vernon and Tom McGrath. Written by ry partygoers welcomed Miami Heat owner Micky Arison, Noah Baumbach. Produced by Mireille Soria and Mark This Fourth of July, fire- Heat star and NBA Finals MVP LeBron James, All-Stars Swift. The gang is back and that would be Alex (Lion), works will blast over- Juwan Marty (Zebra), Gloria (Hippo), Melman (Giraffe), King Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh and teammate head across the coun- Howard Julian, Maurice and the penguins. They are stuck in Europe at the nightclub following their victorious champi- try to celebrate our onship game. Inside, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and with a hair brain scheme to form a fake circus to get them nation’s birth. But with the festivities come safe- teammates celebrated their new world championship title selves shipped back to New York. The action is non-stop as with dozens of bottles of Armand de Brignac Champagne are the laughs. The colors in the film are exceptionally ty hazards that amateur pyrotechnicians should valued in excess of $100,000 – just like last year’s NBA bright, beautiful and clear which makes the animation very consider. There are nearly 9,000 emergency Champions, the Dallas Mavericks, did after their champi- receptive to the eyes. The children will love this one. room-treated injuries associated with fireworks a onship win. Electro-pop duo LMFAO also surprised the Brave. Disney/Pixar Animation. Starring Kelly year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product team with an impromptu celebration performance. Armand MacDonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie and Safety Commission. de Brignac continues to serve as the celebratory choice for Walters, Robbie Coltrane, Kevin McKidd, Craig Ferguson, the world’s top athletes. Champions of the NBA, NFL, Sally Kinghom and Eilidh Frasher. Directed by Mark So before you light that fuse, keep these tips NHL, MLB and Grand Prix have made Armand de Brignac Andrews, Brenda Chapman and Steve Purcell. Produced from the Red Cross in mind: their preferred Champagne; we are thrilled to welcome by Katherine Sarafian. Story by Brenda Chapman. Screenplay by Mark Andrews. Merida is a red headed, wild LeBron, Dwyane, and the rest of the Miami Heat to that elite • Abide by local and state laws. class. Now you wanna-be high rollers know what to serve at hair princess who is a bit of a tom boy and marches to the your next celebration. beat of a different drummer. She prefers to shoot arrows and Beauty & Health: ride horses rather than be forced to by lady like and made • Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from Young people who need braces may be pleased to prim and proper to be a future queen by her mom. As with children and pets. learn how their favorite young entertainers deal with the all fairy tales, the good comes with the bad and at the end all problem. In search of a picture perfect smile, many young is well. Some parts of this movie may be a little too dark and • Keep a supply of water close-by as a precau- stars are turning to modern new options that straighten their intense for children under seven, otherwise the older ones tion. teeth. Actresses Ciara Bravo and Tiffany Espensen along will like it. with singer Keana Texeira are among the latest celebrities Hit me up at [email protected] and • Make sure the person lighting fireworks always to choose Invisalign Teen — a clear and removable option Facebook. Rock my blogs at www.rychmccainhollyhood- wears eye protection. that allows teeth-straightening to go nearly unnoticed notes.blogspot.com www.rychmccainreviewwagon.blogspot.com because the braces are virtually invisible. With Invisalign • Light only one firework at a time and never Teen, a series of clear aligners move teeth gradually over Study, Observe and Win! attempt to relight “a dud.” time. Gone are the days when straightening teeth means you Rych PAGE B-6 THE STAR JUNE 30, 2012 OPINIONS THE FLORIDA STAR THE GEORGIA STAR Be A Successful Black Man: Here’s How... Advice and lessons learned come from an unlikely source OWNER/PUBLISHER DESIGN AND WEB SITE PARTNER- CLARA McLAUGHLIN LEATH ALLEN PROCTOR MANAGEMENT “AROUND THE TOWN” NEW JERSEY - A young black man raised in Brooklyn and the suburbs of New Jersey strays off the most obvi- LONZIE LEATH, RINETTA M. FEFIE FRANCES BRADLEY, ous path to success. He’s not going to college; instead he wants to pursue a career as a rapper. While waiting for his VOLUME BURKES SALES & MARKETING dream to come true, he gets caught up in the penal system. 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As an African - American newspaper, we basically report on offenses committed by African - Americans. Please note that in our observations, weekly reports show that African - Americans DO NOT commit the largest percentage of criminal offenses in this area. Burglar Leaves Blood at Scene During Escape Police Find Drugs During Traffic Stop

A burglar was arrested after leaving some blood at A deputy pulled over 31-year-old Cleve- the scene. land Dubose Jr. for a stop sign violation and Shortly before 9 a.m., February 24, the female vic- immediately recognized him, who was said tim was preparing to take a shower when she heard an un- to be a habitual traffic violator with no li- usual noise coming from the dining room area. The victim cense. went to investigate and was confronted by an unidentified At 3:57 p.m., the deputy observed and made a traffic stop on the Dubose at 3:57 p.m. male. The more she screamed, the more the suspect con- It was confirmed that Dubose’s driver’s li- tinued to approach. Feeling threatened, the victim ran out Cleveland Dubose cense has been revoked since December the front door to get help from a neighbor. 2008. The deputy searched Dubose and located a clear plastic Robert Wimberly Police responded to the 911 call for help. When po- baggie with two large pieces of crack cocaine. In his wallet, lice arrived at the home, the suspect was gone. He left the scene through the same deputies found $3,000 cash in $100 and $20 denominations. rear window he broke in order to gain entry to the residence. During his escape, The crack cocaine and cash was seized for evidence and he cut his knee on the broken window leaving behind some valuable evidence. forfeiture. Dubose was charged with possession of crack co- DNA from the suspect’s skin processed at the lab positively identified 46-year-old caine, driving while license revoked as habitual, and posses- Robert Wimberly as the suspect. sion of drug paraphernalia. He was taken to jail where he Wimberly was arrested and charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling remains on no bond due to his criminal history. This is his 10th and criminal mischief. Wimberly told criminal investigators he had planned to booking. steal the victim’s jewelry. Anyone with knowledge of illegal drug activity is asked to report to police. Man Stabs His Grandfather and Steals His Car

A man was wanted and arrested for the stabbing of his grandfather. Investigation revealed that the 55-year-old victim had stab wounds to the torso area. He was transported to a local hospital in life-threatening condition. A witness at the scene gave police information that the suspect 26 year old Alfred Lee Johnson got into an ar- gument with his grandfather and stabbed him at least once and beat him with his fist. Alfred Johnson Suspect Johnson fled the area by stealing the vic- tim’s vehicle. The vehicle was a silver 2000 Buick LeSabre and police began ac- tively searching. Police say Johnson has another outstanding warrant and has a past crim- inal record. At 6:42 p.m. the same day, Alfred Lee Johnson was tracked down, appre- hended, and booked into the county jail. His bond is set at more than $500,000. PR - 1 THE STAR JUNE 30, 2012 First Combined Youth Golf Clinic and Tournament Held at Brentwood

By Deborah Phelps Photos courtesy of FM Powell III

Omegas 4 Change, Inc. and Blue and White Charities, Inc. joined together to host the first Dr. William J. Scott Youth Golf Clinic and Tournament, Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the renowned First Tee of Jacksonville Brentwood Golf Course in north- west Duval County. Open to youth ages 10 through 17, an exu- berant crowd of parents and volunteers were in- volved. Deborah Phelps, president of Blue and White Charities, Inc. and Howard Stephens, presi- Rajai Cousley dent of Omegas 4 Change, Inc., respectively, led the charge having envisioned this idea nearly a year ago. The groups agreed to collaborate in order to create a positive environment for young people in the community to learn the educational, athletic and health benefits associated with the sport. Christopher Dul Without a doubt, this event was an enjoy- able day of mentoring, golfing and networking with local and visiting students, educators, businesses, friends, and families for a great cause. These non-profit organizations are backed by the alumni chapters of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the Omega Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., which was established less than a year ago. Their aim is to raise funds for scholar- ships to high school seniors demonstrating superior academic and community service standards. “We continue to work tirelessly to promote education in the Jacksonville area for those wishing to pursue Warren Day Clayton Osterhout their life aspirations,” according to organizers Stephens and Phelps. In addition to these organiza- tions, there was support from members of the Gamma rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Named for Dr. William J. Scott, the youth golf clinic and tournament acknowledges Dr. Scott’s contributions in the community, his philan- thropy and role as an educator. Next year’s event is already planned on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the same location. For information regarding next year’s event, please contact Deborah Phelps at volunteer Willetta Richie 1st Vice President, [email protected] or 904-566-9853 or Howard Gamma Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Left to Right - Jasmin Chaney-Guevara 3rd Vice President, Stephens at [email protected] or 904-718- Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Demeatrice Gibbons, Cheryl Seals-Gonzalez 1st Vice President, and Deborah 8493. Donations are still being accepted by mail: 4320 2nd Vice President, Omega Zeta Zeta Chapter Phelps, President, all of Omega Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Deerwood Lake Parkway, Suite 101-234, Jacksonville, of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Beta Sorority, Inc. Florida 32216. JUNE 30, 2012 THE STAR PR - 2 5 Tips for Teaching Teens About Money By Mark Hansen accounts independently. Ask. Don’t be embarrassed. Banks are putting a pre- As children blossom into young men and women, most insist on plan- mium on service and want to establish a positive relationship with young cus- ning and running their own lives. Parents worry about all the basic essentials tomers. If you have a question, speak to someone at the bank. As you take for their kids’ independent living, like housing, eating properly, staying warm, control of your money, you’ll also take control of your life. being careful at night and more. But most parents forget to teach their young- Florida Board of Governors ing high-quality education pro- sters one of the most important lessons of all – financial responsibility. The re- sulting turmoil can spell disaster for a child’s future. appoints Cleve Warren to grams consistent with the institu- Consider this: The average young adult amasses $45,000 in debt by the FAMU Board of Trustees tion’s mission. The Boards of time they turn 29, according to a recent PNC Bank report. “This generation of Trustees also develop processes to 20-somethings was raised during an economically-thriving period,” says fi- ORLANDO, Fla. – The meet state policy, budgeting and ed- nancial expert Mark Hansen, author of Success 101 for Teens (www.suc- Trustee Nominating Committee of ucation standards. cess101forteens.com). “Undisciplined spending habits, student and car loans, the Florida Board of Governors Each trustee applicant un- and a tough job market have stymied their financial growth. Perhaps the worst for the State University System put dergoes a rigorous interview process culprit is financial ignorance, but we can count this as a lesson for future 20- forward - and the full Board has rat- with at least two members of the somethings.” ified and approved - the appointment Board of Governors from the Trustee For young people, organizing finances can be intimidating to the point of Cleve Warren of Jacksonville to Nominating & Development Com- of prohibitive, he says. “We need to have a curriculum in schools, from kinder- Florida A&M University’s Board of mittee. Each appointee also com- garten through 12th grade, that ensures our kids graduate with financial liter- pletes an intensive orientation with acy,” he says. “From balancing a checkbook to understanding what it means Trustees. Cleve Warren is the Presi- the Board of Governors once ap- to pay – and earn – interest, kids need basic money management skills to sur- pointed. vive in the world, and most aren’t getting them.” dent of Essential Capital Finance, “The Board of Governors Hansen says all teens should know and practice so they can control Inc. in Jacksonville. He has been in- appoints individuals to the university their financial destinies: volved in state and local government Boards of Trustees who are inter- • Saving for dreams – the three-envelope method: Use the first enve- as Executive Director of the Florida lope for your day-to-day expenses: gas or lunch money. Pause before blowing Black Business Investment Board ested in taking our universities to a this money at the movie theater or a fast-food restaurant! Envelope No. under former Gov. Bob Martinez, level of excellence that helps the 2 is for short-term goals, which might be clothing or a new laptop. The and in economic development for the State University System and the third envelope is for long-term goals such as a car, college or a “future mil- City of Jacksonville under former goals that we share with our 11 out- lionaire club” fund. Mayor Ed Austin. He is serving or standing institutions,” said Morteza • How to create a budget: A budget lets us know what’s possible, and has served on the boards of the Jack- “Mori” Hosseini of Daytona Beach not possible, with money. There are six steps to creating a budget. 1. List all of sonville Chamber, Jacksonville Civic who serves as Chair of the Trustee your expenses. 2. List all income. 3. List monthly expenses. 4. Add up these lists Council, and the Jacksonville Trans- Nominating Committee. He is also separately. 5. Tweak your budget so you can meet your expenses with money portation Authority. Warren also Vice Chair of the Board of Gover- left over for savings. 6. Review your budget every week. serves on the boards of charitable nors. • How to set and follow through on goals: First, figure out what your and civic organizations. He is a re- The Florida Board of Gover- current finances are, then determine what they will be in the future -- nors’ appointments are separate from one year out, then two years out, then four years later, etc. How will you get to tired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. those made to university Boards of your one- or two-year goal? You need a plan, and most of the time that means Trustees by the Governor of Florida. either earning more money, spending less, or a combination of the two. Finally, Warren earned his bache- Six members of a university’s Board you have to stick to your plan in order for it to work. lor’s degree from the University of of Trustees are appointed in stag- • Understanding interest rates, such as credit cards: Interest is a fee North Florida and his master’s in paid for using someone else’s money. Simple interest is straightforward: 5 per- business administration (MBA) from gered terms by the Governor, and cent accrued in your bank account with $100 yields $5 in interest at the end of Jacksonville University. He is cur- five members are appointed by the the year. Compound interest, however, means ever-increasing amounts. This is rently pursuing a doctoral degree in Board of Governors. A university’s crucial to understanding debt you may take on from lenders. Know what you educational leadership at the Univer- student body president or designee are borrowing, and the terms thereof. Just as your money can work for you in sity of North Florida. also serves as a standing member of a bank account, money borrowed can work against you if it is not paid back in Each one of the institutions the Boards of Trustees, as does a fac- a timely manner. in the State University System has ulty member. • How to write checks and balance a checkbook: These days, it’s eas- a 13-member Board of Trustees re- Warren’s term is through ier than ever to review accounts online, which automatically tracks exchanges. sponsible for cost-effective policy, Jan. 6, 2015. It is subject to Florida HOWEVER, banks do make mistakes, which is why it’s wise to track your and for implementing and maintain- Senate confirmation. JUNE 30, 2012 PREP RAP PR - 3

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD 69. H1N1, e.g. 70. Two in eighteen 71. Orange part INDEPENDENCE 72. “___ the season” DAY 73. Tent anchor

ACROSS DOWN 1. Rider’s prod 1. *#34 Down did this 2. European sea eagle 6. Pre-1947 British rule over 3. Like old West India 4. *Declaration of Independ- 9. *George Washington chopped ence, e.g. one down as a lad 5. Roundabout road 13. *Popular feeling 6. None of this for the weary 14. Australian bird 7. Friend from Provence 15. _____ two shoes 8. Snowbird 16. Without illumination 9. Type of list 17. Greed or sloth, e.g. 10. Multicolored horse 18. “April showers bring May 11. Jumpy flowers,” e.g. 12. Cyclops had one 19. *British soldier 15. Major source of lead 21. *Pre-Independence Day 20. Bullying, e.g. “state” 22. Be obliged to pay 23. Used for soaking 24. Deep regret 24. “Dirty Jobs” host 25. *Between red and blue 25. NHL’s rival, 1972-1979 26. Shakespeare: “Thou call’st 28. Deceptive maneuver me dog before thou _____ a 30. Lay to rest cause...” 35. Abrupt stop 27. Islam’s Supreme Being 37. 18-wheeler 29. “Will be,” according to Day 39. Eagle’s nest 31. *East India Company ware, 40. Not active pl. 41. Deteriorate 32. Bay window 43. Colloquial “aren’t” 33. Kind of pie 44. Ivan and Nicholas, e.g. 34. *_____ Ross 46. Pi times square of radius 36. Type of seabird 47. Short spaces of time 38. Often symbolized by light 48. Type of food bulb 50. John Galsworthy’s Forsyte 42. Like a beaver story 45. Form of civil disobedience, 52. Grazing land pl. 53. Effected by the moon 49. Post-Soviet Union union 55. Member of the Benevolent 51. *”Independence Day” in- Order vaders 57. *”Born on the Fourth of 54. Blue and white pottery style July” star 56. Brightly colored snake of 60. Three-tiered Roman galley southeastern Asia 64. Gain knowledge 57. Wrap up in cerecloth 65. Follows soh 58. One in a million 67. Death _____ in “Harry Pot- 59. Russian mountain range 62. Like those who will inherit 63. Gaelic 66. He stung like a bee? ter” 60. Therefore earth 64. Once around 68. Tapestry 61. Highest volcano in Europe A. Frostbite. 5.) Q. What do you get from a pampered cow? Jokes 4 Kids A. Spoiled milk.

101kidz.com 3.) Q. How do crazy people go through the forest? 1.) Q. What did the porcupine say to the cactus? A. They take the psycho path. 6.) Q. Where do polar bears vote? A. "Is that you mommy?" A. The North Poll 4.) Q. What do prisoners use to call each other? 2.) Q. What do you get when you cross a snowman A. Cell phones. 7.) Q. What dog keeps the best time? with a vampire? A. A watch dog. JUNE 30, 2012 THE STAR PR - 4 Two Duval County Public High Schools Ranked Among Top in the Nation by Newsweek

- Stanton College Preparatory is highest Newsweek produces the annual report bears that out.” ranking Florida school - called America’s Best High Schools that ranks the The report card measures high schools 1,000 best public high schools in the nation – the based on six components: graduation rate (25 per- Jacksonville, FL – According to the 2012 ones that have proven to be the most effective in cent); college matriculation rate (25 percent); Ad- national schools’ report card list created by turning out college-ready graduates. Florida has 69 vanced Placement (AP), International Newsweek, Stanton College Preparatory School in the top 1,000, with only California, New York, Baccalaureate (IB), and Advanced International ranked eighth while Paxon School for Advanced New Jersey and Texas having more. Certificate of Education (AICE) tests taken per stu- Studies ranked 23rd among the top 100 schools in Also of note were Douglas Anderson dent (25 percent); average SAT and ACT scores (10 the nation. Of all Florida high schools, Stanton is School of the Arts at 335th and Mandarin High percent); average AP, IB, and AICE scores (10 per- the highest ranking school on the list in the state of School at 857th in the Newsweek rankings. cent); and AP courses offered per student (5 per- Florida. “This is an incredible honor and I congrat- cent). “It’s always a great feeling when our ulate Florida’s students, teachers, principals, su- schools stand out in the nation,” said Superinten- perintendents and school boards for this great To view Newsweek school rankings and the America’s dent Ed Pratt-Dannals. “As a district, we want to achievement,” said Education Commissioner Ger- Best High Schools 2012 report card, visit see more of our schools receive this type of well- ard Robinson. “Florida’s public education system http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/05/20/am erica-s-best-high-schools.html. deserved recognition for academic excellence.” is one of the best in the nation, and this report card

Brentwood Golf - continued

Golf Clinic participants with Clinic instructor member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and Deborah Phelps President of volunteers Phyllis Varnado, member of Gamma Rho the Omega Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and her niece

Deborah Phelps, President, of Omega Zeta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Jacksonville, Florida member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity JUNE 30, 2012 THE STAR C&J 2 From Actual Police Reports SSSHH! DidDid YouYou HearHear About?...About?... EDITOR’S NOTE: All suspects are deemed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The Sheriff’s Office reports are a matter of public record. The Star seeks to educate in the hope of keeping our community safe. Two Brothers Confess Shooting of 3-Year-Old in 2008 Your Safety Two brothers were arrested after confessing to a shooting of a 3- The Neighborhood Watch Program year-old that took place in 2008. The National Neighborhood Watch Program, sponsored by the National Sheriffs’ Police say 22-year-old Scharonis Association since 1972, unites law enforcement agencies, local organizations and Wright had been awaiting deporta- individual citizens in a community-wide effort to reduce residential crime. tion and hoped to remain in the Thousands of these programs have been developed around the country, breaking U.S. by claiming that he had been a down the isolation of neighbors as they work together and with law enforcement witness to a shooting. His plan officers. however went off in the wrong Simple Steps to get started: direction when he finally spoke to • Form a small planning committee. Decide on a date and place for an initial Scharonis Wright detectives investigating the crime. neighborhood meeting. He had confessed to being a participant when confronted with • Contact your local law enforcement agency. Request that a crime prevention details. officer come to your meeting to discuss your community’s problems and needs. Scharonis was in the U.S. ille- • Contact as many of your neighbors as possible and ask them if they would be willing to meet to organize a Neighborhood Watch group in your area. gally and was about to get sent back to Haiti after serving a four-year Getting Organized prison sentence for armed robbery • Contact your local law enforcement agency for help in training members in and aggravated assault. Upon stat- home security and reporting skills, and for information on local crime patterns. ing he had information about the • Select a Neighborhood Watch coordinator and block captains who are responsi- ble for organizing meetings and relaying information to members. 2008 shooting, detectives went to • Recruit new members, keep up-to-date on new residents, and make special interview him. What began as a tale efforts to involve the elderly, working parents, and young people. about how he witnessed the reck- • Work with local government or law enforcement to put up highly visible less shooting into a home where a Neighborhood Watch signs and decals. These alert criminals that community Walton Wright 3-year-old was shot, ended up with members will watch and report their activities. Often, this is enough to discourage him as the possible shooter. them! • Work with police to organize citizen patrols, on foot or in vehicles, to monitor Scharonis confessed that the shooting stemmed from certain areas at assigned times and shifts. Lost children, stranded motorists, stray retaliation for a drug deal gone bad. Scharonis, his brother dogs, damaged street signs or traffic signals, wandering cattle and auto accidents Walton Wright, 25, and a third suspect, borrowed a gun from a are often discovered by citizen patrols. friend and went to the home where the drug dealer lived. The date was June 26, 2008. At around 9:40 p.m. that Neighbors Should Look For • Screaming or shouting for help. evening, a woman was inside the home with her 3-year-old • Someone looking into windows of houses or parked cars. daughter. The woman was visiting to see her sister when shots • Unusual noises. were fired into the home. The child who was 3 years old at the • Property being taken out of houses or buildings where no one is at home, or the time was shot in the leg. She was immediately rushed to the business is closed. hospital and luckily survived her wounds. Today, she is a • Cars, vans, or trucks moving slowly with no lights or apparent destination. healthy 7-year-old. • Anyone being forced into a vehicle. • A stranger running through private yards or alleyways. Scharonis said they knew the home was occupied. They • A stranger sitting in a car or stopping to talk to a child. had watched the property waiting for their target, but when he • Abandoned cars. didn’t show up, they fired several shots into the home anyway. • Don’t investigate these problems on you own! Report these incidents to the The detectives transported Scharonis to jail, and he is police or the Sheriff ’s office. Alert neighbors of such situations. now facing a charge of attempted murder. Developing Citizen Awareness • Recognizing suspicious activity and learning how to report it. They were also able to locate his brother Walton and • Organizing victim assistance programs. interviewed him about the incident and his brother’s allega- • Developing neighborhood “youth escort services” that can accompany older tions. Walton confessed to his participation and was arrested people and children on errands. facing the same charge. • Organizing a “Crime Stoppers” program that allows individuals to offer infor- The investigation continues. mation on crimes, anonymously. JUNE 30, 2012 THE STAR C&J 3 BizarreBizarre CrimesCrimes who, what, when...huh?

Woman Deposits Marijuana at Bank Woman Offers Officer $3,000 to Avoid DUI, Not Her First Time

A Dunkin’ Donuts employee was arrested after mak- A woman was arrested after repeatedly trying ing a deposit containing 55 grams of marijuana. to bribe her way out of a DUI. 30-year-old Kimberly Antoinette Kelley was said to 21-year-old Ashley Anderson was driving have made a commercial deposit to her company back from a nightclub at almost 3 a.m. in the Dunkin’ Donuts, which included over two ounces of morning. She was pulled over for speeding 12 marijuana. The marijuana was locked in the vault when miles over the speed limit and hit a curb as she was preparing to stop. bank employees found it. The tellers asked Kelley if As the officer approached her, Anderson was she had left something in the bag with the deposit, Kimberly Kelley Ashley Anderson said to have slurred speech and bloodshot eyes telling her that there was an additional item. She was with a wristband on. She also smelled of alcohol and refused to take also told that the bank deposit slip would not be available until the next a field sobriety test. day. When the officer tried to take her out of the car, he found a When Kelley asked if she could have it back, the teller told her that nearly empty 1.75 liter bottle of tequila under Anderson’s purse. As she could not give the item back. As Kelley was talking to the bank man- the officer drove her to the DUI center, Anderson told him she was ager, police arrived at the bank. They examined the bag and were able to drinking margaritas and offered him $3,000 to let her go and get rid confirm that the substance was indeed marijuana. of the charge. She repeatedly tried bribing him with the money. When After the confirmation, police arrested Kelley and she was taken to the officer informed her that this was illegal, she told him she knew jail. She was charged with possession of marijuana and was later released and she’s done it before for $2,000. on $5,000 bond. Anderson was charged with DUI and felony bribery. Other Unusual Crimes Across the Nation

Man Eats Family Dog Alive Man Arrested for a Specific Deadly Weapon: French Fries Waco, TX- 22-year-old Michael Daniel was said to have attacked his fam- Lowell, MA- 26-year-old James Hackett was with his wife and her ily members and neighbors in his house. Then he started running around 11-year-old daughter. As they picked up their food from the drive- on all fours barking and growling in an animal like manner. Then he thru window of a McDonald’s, Hackett got into an argument with grabbed the family dog and started to beat and choke it before he started his wife involving money. The girl tried to stop the two from fight- biting chunks of flesh from it. When police arrived, they found Daniel on the front porch ing, which made Hackett upset. He reacted by pulling out the French fries out of the with blood on his face and clothes and took him to a hospital. The dog was dead after the box, which were “hot and oily,” and began throwing it at the girl in the face and attack. Police discovered that he had smoked synthetic marijuana called “spice” or “K-2.” chest. Although the girl was not injured, police say the heat of the oil could’ve cause He is being charged with felony charge for animal cruelty. burning to the skin and eyes. When they got home, Hackett fled the area on an old Malnourished Girl Forced to Stay in Closet Surrounded By Waste Honda motorcycle. His wife then called police who were able to find Hackett with Kansas City, MO- Police say they received a call involving child abuse the description of the motorcycle. He was arrested and charged with assault and bat- and came to an apartment complex. An officer went to the apartment tery with a dangerous weapon. He is currently free on bail and is scheduled for a which reeked of urine and called out to see if anybody was home. The court appearance in August. He is also prohibited from seeing his stepdaughter until only answer that was heard was a tiny “Yes” from the closet. The officer then. was able to gain access into the home and cut the shoelace or rope that kept the closet Man Gets Gun After Getting Fed up with Farting Neighbor shut. He found a malnourished 10-year-old girl surrounded by her own waste. She weighed Teaneck, NJ- Police say 72-year-old Daniel Collins had been in an only 32 pounds and police were able to track her mother, Jacole Prince, 29, hours later at ongoing dispute with a neighbor for awhile. Collins said he had her boyfriend’s house. She was with two other daughters, ages 2 and 8, and they appeared grown tired of his neighbor passing gas near his apartment door. He to be well fed and clean. The children were taken into protective custody and Prince was was accused of confronting his neighbor with a .32 caliber revolver arrested. The girl said she was barely fed and she would even go days without food. She and telling him, “I’m going to put a hole in your head.” Collins denied the reported was also rarely allowed outside of the closet. Prince said she didn’t want her daughter out threat, but police found the gun in his vehicle. He was arrested and charged with of the house because she was embarrassed by her appearance. She was charged with as- aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful pos- sault, abuse of a child and endangering a child’s welfare. session of a firearm and making terroristic threats. JUNE 30, 2012 THE STAR C&J 4 CriminalCriminal Line-UpLine-Up MISSING CHILDREN

Name: Nashay Barnette Name: Damani Kimoni Name: Deantae Marine Huff Name: Shaena Mariah Kelly Name: Rayquawn Little- Age: 14 Brown Age: 17 Age:15 Riles Weight: 145 lbs Age: 16 Weight: 120 lbs Weight: 130 lbs Age: 16 Last seen: 6/08/12 Weight: 145 lbs Last seen: 6/05/12 Last seen: 6/13/12 Weight: 125 lbs Last seen: 6/10/12 Last seen: 6/01/12 ON THE LOOKOUT

Armed Robbery

Police responded to a CVS in reference to an armed robbery.

Investigation revealed an unknown suspect pointed a silver gun at the com- plainant and pulled back the slide. The suspect, who was carrying a lunch box, advised the clerk to put the money in the box. The unknown suspect was given money. The suspect had a round bandage under his right eye and a regular band- age under his left eye. He fled out the front doors of the store.

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

MOST WANTED

Name: Timesha Clark Name: Prophete Name: Lefrance L Name: Carolyn Grant Offense: Robbery with Francois Goldwire Offense: Grand Theft Gun, Traffic in Stolen Offense: Aggravated Offense: Armed Motor Vehicle Property Assault w/Weapon Burglary w/ Weapon No Intent to Kill Citizens with tips are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and become eligible for a reward.