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An Award Read The Florida Winning and Georgia Star Newspapers. Publication, Listen to IMPACT serving you Radio Talk Show. since 1951. www.thefloridastar.com Rated “A” by Still the people’s the Better choice, striving to Business Bureau www.thefloridastar.com make a difference. JANUARY 28, 2012 - FEBRUARY 3, 2012 VOL. 61 NO. 40 50 CENTS Commissioner Brooks President Again Addresses Nation Arrested MY PRESIDENT: 1. Got Osama bin Laden.... check 2. Unemployment rate down to 8.5%.... check. 3. 1.6 million jobs created with no GOP help.... check 4. 22 months of job and economic growth with no help.... check 5. Ended war in Iraq.... check 6. DADT repealed.... check 7. Not one tax hike in three years.... check 8. Brought out the racism hiding in the GOP.... check 9. Still carry 80% of the black vote.... check 10. Same wife for 15 years with no extra-marital affairs.... check 11. Saved auto industry and 1.5 million jobs.... check 12. Assisted in ousting Ghaddafi.... check 13. Only active President to receive Nobel Peace prize while in office.... check 14. Mortgage modification to prevent home owners from losing their homes.... check 15. STILL fighting for middle class families.... check 16. Reformed affordable healthcare.... check Commissioner James Brooks Despite what the GOP would have you believe, the President Launches Global Tourism President has been doing these things and more by him- Brunswick City Commissioner James Brooks, 58, Initiative from Walt Disney World self. was arrested Thursday by the Georgia Bureau of Obama 2012: Re-post to support!!! Story by Marsha Dean Phelts, Photos by Frank M. Investigation with a charge of bribery. Powell Free Birth Control According to investigators, the bribery occurred within Camden County. Representatives of the GBI The Florida Star was among major broadcast Beginning August 1 said the investigation is ongoing. No other details media outlets assigned to cover President Barack The Obama administration announced that beginning regarding the case were provided. Obama’s Global Tourism Initiative launched from August 1 of this year, women won't have to pay out of pock- Brooks was booked into the Camden County Jail on Orlando. In his speech at Walt Disney World’s Magic et for birth control, as many insurance plans nationwide will Thursday. A court date has not yet been released. Kingdom, the President unveiled a strategy to help be required to fully cover contraception without co-pays or Commissioner Brooks is also Mayor Pro Tem of boost tourism and travel which will add significantly to deductibles. Brunswick and is a founder of many organizations, the economy. Photo journalist Frank M. Powell Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, more women can make health care decisions based on what's best for them -- including the Golden Isles Minority Republican ensured that The Florida Star and The Georgia Star Caucus. He is a member of the NAACP and SCLC and not their insurance company -- all while saving hundreds of secured a coveted ring side front and center station dollars every year. is an owner of Health Care Services of Georgia and alongside Media Outlets such as CNN, ABC, NBC Catering by James. and CBS. MISSING 9-YEAR OLD FROM JAX Continued on A-2 Terrell Hopkins, nine years old 4’ 6”, 95 pounds, black hair, brown eyes. Missing nine-year- JCPenney Puts Permanent End To Sales old child. Last seen Thursday, Attention shoppers: JCPenney has decided to do January 26, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. in the away with their usual sales, instead offering consumers 2500 block of Olustee Street. Terrell Hopkins permanently lower prices. The everyday lower pricing strategy, reminiscent of Jacksonville Woman Wins Walmart, differs in that the company’s goal isn't to Celebrity Chef Challenge undercut competitors, but rather to offer customers more predictable pricing. Shoppers can expect:

- Sale prices as everyday prices (prices will be slashed by at least 40%) - Month-long sales for seasonal items - Color-coded price tags for specific sales - Simpler pricing using whole figures ($20 instead of $19.99) - New advertising and monthly catalogs

The new changes go into effect February 1.

Etta James Dies At 73, Web Company to Bring Shenesha McCray Shenesha McCray of Jacksonville was selected the Album Sales Jump 378% 200 Jobs to Jacksonville winner of the UnitedHealthcare Generations of Soul singer Etta James, Mayor Alvin Brown announced this week that a Wellness® online challenge, winning a trip for two to most famous for her iconic hit new company called Web.com would be bringing 200 Dallas for a private two-hour cooking session with "At Last", passed away much-needed jobs to the Jacksonville economy. Chef Wilcox, a former contestant on Bravo’s “Top peacefully in the arms of her son after a long battle with According to the chairman and CEO, Jacksonville Chef,” “Top Chef All-Stars” and “Iron Chef America”. leukemia at the age of 73. native David Brown, new positions include writers, McCray qualified for the prize by registering on The music of the inimitable editors, graphic designers, and web fulfillment, as well UnitedHealthcare’s Generations of Wellness Challenge artist, who was known as as managerial positions in marketing, finance and website (www.uhcgenerationscampaign.com), which much for her tumultuous life information technology. The company makes a point to provides access to special wellness offerings, including and feisty personality as for hire inviduals based on character and ability to work the raw, passionate emotion hard rather than résumé and education alone. reviews of books discussing African-American health, Etta James with which she delivered her a downloadable health tracker, and recipes from Chef songs, found new life after her Web.com has been around since 1997 and now Wilcox. death. James' overall catalog of albums sold 30,000 copies has 450 employees locally. If you are interested in The cooking lesson was held at Wilcox’s recently applying for any of the company's positions, visit the week following the announcement of her death, an web.com opened restaurant, the Village Marquee Bar and Grill in increase of 378% over the last week she was alive. . Highland Park Village in Dallas. Etta James - Resting comfortably - At Last. Continued on A-2 Opinion/Editorial...... A-2 Wish to give us a News Story? I Church...... A-3 Looking for customers to patronize your Talk of the Town...... A-4 business or utilize your services? If you Call (904) 766-8834 or Send it to: N Around the Area...... A-6 S Caribbean News...... A-7 answered YES, then you need to place an ad [email protected] Local...... B-1 I Columns...... B-2 in The Florida Star or Georgia Star! [email protected] Sports...... B-4 D Crime & Justice..(A).C&J-1-4 CALL 904/766-8834 to place your ad TODAY!! Prep Rap...... (B).PR-1-4 Check, Money Order, or Credit Cards Accepted E Classified & Business...B-7 PAGE A-2 THE STAR JANUARY 28, 2012 Beyond the Rhetoric: 100 Years Later and It Still Doesn’t Work By Harry C. Alford

There has been such an enormous amount of attention given to the production of Bio-Diesel, Ethanol and other forms of alternative energy. You can drive out in the Midwest or Texas and see windmills twirling all over the scenery. How much of a difference has this made to our carbon “footprint”? The answer is disappointing. There hasn’t been much of a dent made. In fact, there may have been more harm than good. Windmills are not rocket science. People have been using windmills for water power since the 16th century. Energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens invested many millions of dollars and reached a firm conclusion: It is not the answer. He has decided not to build another single windmill. Besides that, virtually all of the parts that go into a windmill are made in China. There is no significant impact on American jobs or energy output. The most interesting alternative is Ethanol or bio fuel. This too is an old technol- Shenesha McCray and Chef Tre Wilcox ogy. The history of it goes back to George Washington Carver, the great scientist of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. Dr. Carver did an overwhelming amount of develop- McCray, an African-American woman, knows that certain diseases are common ment with peanuts. Much of this was due to a contractual arrangement he had with in the Black community. Often these diseases can be prevented through a healthy diet automobile magnate Henry Ford. The auto industry was booming and the demand and lifestyle. for oil was growing at an exponential rate. Ford wanted Dr. Carver to come up with “The Generations of Wellness initiative provides great tips that I can use in my a bio fuel to replace the need for oil. The Rockefeller Family and others had the lock day-to-day life to remain healthy, from exercises to recipes,” said McCray. “I was on oil and he didn’t want to become overly dependent on them. After years of exper- intrigued by the wellness tools I found on the Generations of Wellness website, but imentation on the Tuskegee campus, Dr. Carver and Henry Ford came to this conclu- never thought I would win anything.” sion: It is not feasible to develop bio fuel. Adopting and sticking to a healthier lifestyle is also a personal endeavor for Chef That was over 100 years ago. The fact still applies yet, environmentalists and Wilcox, who describes himself as a “formerly plump kind of guy.” Now physically politicians have pushed hard to further the development of bio-fuel. It works but not fit and much more active in his personal life, Chef Wilcox says he is disciplined on an economical basis. The less bio fuel you have the more gasoline you will need. about staying in shape and helping others to adopt healthy lifestyles. However, there is plenty of oil in the world and we just have to develop a cleaner way In addition to his television fame, Chef Wilcox has won a number of local and of using it. That is the better alternative. Food should be eaten as hunger still pre- national cooking awards and was twice nominated for the James Beard Foundation’s vails in many parts of the world. Rising Star Chef award. The former executive chef of Loft 610 in Dallas began his The rapid expansion of the bio fuel industry has put a big strain on the supply of career at the age of 17, and worked his way up from grill cook to sous chef to chef food crops such as corn, sugar, palm oil and wheat. Not only are these crops direct- de cuisine before opening the Marquee Bar and Grill in April 2011. ly consumed by humans they are also key ingredients in feed for livestock such as UnitedHealthcare’s Generations of Wellness® is designed to serve the health cattle, sheep, chickens, turkeys, etc. In addition to livestock, nearly thirty percent of needs of African-American families by emphasizing awareness and promoting inno- edible items found in a supermarket have such ingredients in them. Thus, the vative wellness tools. increased demand for bio fuels has significantly increased the price of groceries The goal is to help bring a greater level of parity to the quality of health care and which has a terrible affect on the consumer price index and inflation. We all feel this health coverage for African Americans, by offering online tools and culturally rele- every time we buy food. vant health information that can help African Americans enhance their quality of life. Lobbyists and fiscally liberal politicians have been pushing for subsidies as incentives to those manufacturing these bio fuels. Fortunately, the annual subsidies that were given to producers of the bio fuels have ended. This thirty year ridiculous program has now ended and hopefully our grocery prices will start to decrease. Supplies of bio fuel start to decrease. The largest foreign producer of it, Brazil, has started cutting back on its sugar cane to ethanol program as the margins in the production do not justify much of a future. Another ethanol giant, China, has also started to decrease its activity for the same reason. Gasoline prices alone should drop about 95 cents per gallon as a result of this stupid program’s demise. Actually, the future of energy stewardship will rely on the great engineering capacity found in energy giants such as Chevron, Shell, Exxon and others. They have the engineers and have invested many millions of dollars in finding ways to pro- duce energy in a cleaner, safer, and more economical fashion. It won’t be environmental groups, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Sierra Club, Greenpeace or any other entity that will provide breakthroughs in the economic efficiency and cleanliness in the energy industry. It will be our corporate giants who will lead the way. This experiment with ethanol has been nothing but a “flash from the past”. It can work in a limited way to replace oil but it comes at a very expensive price. It is imprudent to go down the same road that Dr. George Washington Carver and Henry Ford journeyed more than 100 years ago. They showed us that it doesn’t work and nothing has changed. Energy efficiency will come as experimentation and research continues. There is no need to fake it as such folly can bring economic harm to all of us. Mr. Alford is the co-founder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc(r). Website: www.nationalbcc.org. Email: [email protected]. Global Tourism - Continued from A-1

President Obama chose the Magic Kingdom Park for his “Why We Can’t Wait” remarks because Disney World which draws 250,000 visitors a day is the largest single-site employer in the United States and the number one tourist attraction in the world. The President’s action is the latest in a series of job creation initiatives through executive action and will boost tourism and create up to one million jobs over the next decade. In his address the President stated, “Every year, tens of millions of tourists come and visit America and the more visits the more Americans can get back to work. We need to help businesses all across the country grow and create jobs.” The President noted that more than 60% of international tourists do not require a U. S. visa because they travel under the Visa Waiver Program. Under this program participating nationals can travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days. Currently, tourists from 36 countries come to tourism destinations in the United States. The President's goal via the Department of the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security is to streamline the process to add more international visitors to support our travel and tourism industries making the United States the world top tourism and travel destination. The number of travelers from emerging economies with growing middle classes—such as China, Brazil, and India—is projected to grow by 135%, 274%, and 50% by 2016. Moreover, according to information provided by the Department of Commerce tourists from China and Brazil each spend more than $6,000 and $5,000 respectively in visits to the United States.

(From left to right) Photojournalist Frank M. Powell, Orlando State Representative Geraldine Thompson, and Marsha Phelts Columnist JANUARY 28, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-3 CHURCH In Loving Memory: Faith In Our Community Mrs. Wanda Gayle Britten Bows The Church Directory Schedule of Events and Services “Come and Worship With Us” ANNOUNCEMENTS New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church 1824 Prospect Street * Jacksonville, FL 32208 THE HISTORIC MOUNT ZION A.M.E. CHURCH Sunday School …...... ………………..9:30 a.m. located at 201 East Beaver St. will host its Annual Family Sunday Morning and Friends Day Celebration on Sunday, January 29th at Intercessory Prayer...... …..10:45 a.m. 10am. The speaker for the occasion will be our own, Morning Worship ...... 11:00 a.m. “Man of God” the Rev. Pearce Ewing Sr. Please join us Youth Church for a spirited message. Our theme this year is “Praising 2nd & 3rd Sundays (Old Sanctuary) July 18, 1952 – January 25, 2011 Tuesday - Pastoral Bible Study ...... 7:00 p.m. and Celebrating God Together.” For additional informa- Elder Arnitt Jones, Acting Pastor tion contact Jean Pettis of the Church Public Relations It’s has been one year, and it seems like it was yes- Rev. Joe Calhoun, Pastor Emeritus Office or Calvin Williams, Co-Chairperson Family and (904) 764-5727 - Church Friends Day Committee at (904) 355-9475. terday you were here. Thank you my love for twen- ty-five beautiful years. I will always love you today, Historic Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church NEW FOUNTAIN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH, 737 tomorrow, and forever. 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E kaabo (eh-kah-bow). Welcome. Honey Drippers for the Holidays When Marsha Phelts, American Beach resident and celebrated author (An American Beach for African-Americans, The American Beach Cookbook, and The American Beach Book of Homes) extended an invitation to enjoy honey drippers with her and husband Michael at their ocean view home, it dredged up a fond, child- hood memory of walking with neighborhood friends to Graham’s Confectionary on W. 45th Street to buy the fruit-flavored, frozen delight served in a Dixie cup. I couldn’t convince Marsha to name her treats Rummy Drippers, though. She calls her version Honey Dripper in honor of the bar of the same name that was popular with beach residents and visitors before it was demolished. Along with the Honey Dripper rummy drippers, Marsha and Michael served fresh, fried fish (OMG!), fried cheese grits (OMG!), sausage sautéed in onions and green pepper (OMG!), fruitcake medallions, and a delicious rum fruitcake (OMG! …and I’m not a fan of fruitcake). The piece-de- resistance were the cute chocolate mice that Marsha and granddaughter, Kayaunna Dean, made of Hershey Kisses. Also enjoying the warm hospitality were Amelia Island residents, Lynette Young and Ron Miller; American Beach resident, Beverly McKenzie (hubby Carlton was elsewhere on the grill); and Orlando residents/American Beach homeowners, Ann and Bill Jennings. Ann is a mental health therapist in Orlando. Bill, the retired Executive Director of the Orlando Aviation Authority, has roots in Jacksonville. His aunt, Winona Vanderhorst Britt, a retired educator, was an early member of Gamma Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. His mother, Ruth Vanderhorst Jennings, also a former educator, was a member of the Stanton Class of 1927 and reigned as the first Miss Stanton. The Phelts’ regaled us with stories and pictures from their recent trip to China, which was a treat for their four year old granddaughter, Kayaunna. Imagine the stories this lucky little girl will have to tell about travels with her “Big Mama”!

Above: (L-R) Michael and Marsha Phelts, Beverly McKenzie, Lynette Young, Ron Miller, Ann Jennings, and Bill Jennings

Left: Kayaunna Dean, grandaughter of Marsha and Michael Phelts

The 2011 Debutantes were sponsored by Monica Brown, Saundra Brown, F. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yvonne Hicks, Karen Jenkins, Jacquelyn Lee, Cordelia Mitchell, Bertha Silver Rose Debutante Coterie Padgett, Davina Parker, Karen Patterson, Sharron Patterson, Janie Robinson, Article and photograph furnished by Dr. Norma S. White Bettye Sessions, Sabrina Sessions, Brenda Simmons, Kim Smith, Evelyn Tukes, and Phillis Varnado. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TALK OF THE TOWN! extends warm birthday wishes to my neighbor, Christina Campbell, who turned 85 years young recently. Chris told me that her nieces, Michell Fields and daughter, Nkendia gathered a few family and friends to celebrate at her Lusaid Drive home. Chris, who is the daughter of the late Sula G. Wells and Deacon Dewey Wells, went back to school a couple of years ago and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Phoenix at the age of eighty-one! Happy birthday, Chris. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Speaking of milestones…..

2011 Silver Rose Debutante Coterie, (L-R), Shanequa B. Taylor, Brea S. Parks, Kai L. Butler, Ashleigh T. Willis, Hilary M. Standifer, Bianca M. Sessions, Kelcey S. Sablon, Aierress C. Hanna, Channing A. Ashley, Leslye L. Randolph, Kirsten F. Demps, Alexis M. Guns, Jeanetta M. Martin, and Amme Y. Smith

Gamma Rho Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated presented fourteen young college women to society at the Silver Rose Debutante Coterie Presentation and Ball on December 22, 2011. This was the chapter’s 16th presentation. Four hundred fourteen debutantes have been presented in thirty-one years. The season began in June with the Mother-Daughter Luncheon. Debutantes par- ticipated in workshops and community service projects. They were entertained by The graduate, JimmieDavis, with his L-R) Jimmie Davis hugs his parents, Carl and Betty Asque Davis parents, sponsors and friends at events such as luncheons, tours, plays, scavenger grandmother, Inez Asque hunts, and golfing. Bonnie Atwater, chapter president, and Dr. Norma S. White, 25th International James Carl Davis, Jr. recently received the Master of Arts in Teaching from President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, formally greeted guests. College of Saint Mary in Omaha, (brrrr) Nebraska. On hand for the occasion were Bertha Padgett, Debutante Committee Chair, introduced Juliann McIntosh proud parents, Carl and Betty Asque Davis and grandmother, Inez Christopher Blackmon and Dr. Brenda R. Simmons, who served as commentators. Asque. Jimmie is also fulfilling another passion as drummer in a band called eNVy. After the Debutantes were presented, the debs, their escorts, and parents partic- Papa Carl had the opportunity to play djembe drum in a performance with Jimmie ipated in the First Dance. Music was provided by PM Xperience. Rev. Michael and the band. Sorry I missed that! Congratulations and warm wishes for continued Mitchell blessed the meal and a delicious dinner was served. success, Jimmie. JANUARY 28, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-5 PAGE A-6 THE STAR JANUARY 28, 2012 AroundAround TheThe AreaArea KATT WILLIAMS & FRIENDS Comedy Tour Sandy Neal Writer/Freelance Photographer for The Florida Star

The Jacksonville Veteran’s Memorial Arena was the venue for the Katt Williams and Friends Comedy Tour hosted by 99 Wayz Entertainment, NB Entertainment and Red Carpet Events. T-Roy and Eazy-E of 93.3 were the MC’s for the evening, Red Grant (Laff Mobb presents Red Grant “Caught Red- Handed” Feb. 10-28 on Showtime) was the host and DJ P.L.O. was rocking the show with all the pre-show and intermission jams. Katt Williams stepped on the stage donned in a leopard mink coat with drink in hand and told jokes about everything from raising a child that is hyperac- tive to President Obama and Michael Jackson; he had the crowd under his command. Katt is a true Comedian with the way he hypnotizes his audiences across the country with his wit and the style in which he tells his jokes is truly amazing and worth every dollar. Katt had the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena packed with people from Duval County and surrounding counties laughing until it hurts. Chaunte’ Wayans of the famous Wayans family (In Living Color, Keenan Ivory Wayans) was also a comedian on the show she is the baby of the family, but Katt Williams is not short on jokes she held her own with her comedic view of same sex marriages. Katt Williams The show was a success from beginning to end.

Jacqui Rivera (Rivera Promotions) and friend enjoying the show Ms. Pat MMotionotionSSweetsweets

Sandy Neal Writer/ Photographer for The Florida Star

January 7, 2012 was the grand opening of MotionSweets at the Pecan Park Flea Market at 614 Pecan Park Rd. Jacksonville Florida 32218, space n-18. Megan Suggs, a native Floridian, wife, and mother of three boys, Bryce (14), Taylor (9) and Emory (4), started baking at the tender age of 10. She was taught by her grandmother, the late Mrs. Thelma Wilson, (Oct. 2006), and her mother Mrs. Yvonne Stewart, (Distinctions Boutique, Norwood Ave.). Mrs. Suggs also baked candy apples for her classmates at First Coast High School (Class of ’96), which she sold for 1.00 each. Mrs. Suggs decided to leave college at FSCJ after receiving her AA degree and was on the verge of gradu- ating with her bachelor’s degree in BioMedical Science, when she decided to follow her passion for baking. Chaunte Wayans and Red Grant Mrs. Suggs has a recipe book that has recipes dating back as far as 1970, which belonged to her grandmother, her mother, and then passed on to her. Mrs. Suggs says her red velvet cupcakes are her largest request and were a favorite of her late grandfa- ther, Mr. Charles Johnson. Her signature cupcake will be Mrs.Megan Suggs an Alter Ego Red Velvet, a classic red velvet with a twist. Adrian Suggs, her husband of 11 years, is the decorator, he is responsible for the elaborate decorations on the cupcakes and cakes that some say are so pretty they do not want to eat them. When asked, “When did he know his wife had something different in taste to offer the community”, He says, “When she was baking for Monique’s and Hot- n-Spicy, the response that she received was overwhelming”. Adrian also oversees the day-to-day operations such as billing and inventory. For the Grand Opening of MotionSweets there will be free cupcake and cookie tast- ings from 10a.m. to 1p.m. (while they last). Please visit the website at www.MotionSweets.com or call 904-234-4550 to place an order. JANUARY 28, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-7

Investigators Culture Minister Gives Dispatched From UN Commitment to Secure Benefits To Investigate Reports Of Child Sex from Reggae By Douglas McIntosh Abuse In Haiti By JAMAICA: Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Peacekeepers Hanna, has given the Ministry’s commitment to ensur- ing that Jamaica secures the maximum benefits accru- By ARTHIA NIXON able, from its foremost musical genre, Reggae. Caribbean News Editor Speaking at the launch of Reggae Month 2012, at the Bob Marley Museum, Hope Road, St. Andrew, on The United Nations police officers January 24, Ms. Hanna assured that the Ministry would (UNPOL) who were accused of sexually abus- give stakeholders, such as organiser of the month-long ing children in Haiti have been suspended celebration, the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association while investigations into the allegations con- (JaRIA), the “necessary support...in any way we can,” tinue. This according to the UN Mission to effect the requisite interventions that would yield Stabilization in Haiti (MINUSTAH) who dis- accruable dividends to the nation. patched a team to the island on Sunday from “We have an open door policy to make sure that we Youth and Culture Minister, Hon. Lisa Hanna (2nd right), is the UN headquarters. take (the steps) that are necessary to make this an greeted by Chairman, Jamaica Reggae Industry Association A statement from the organization said industry where Jamaicans can benefit, both locally and (JaRIA), Michael ‘Ibo’ Cooper (left), during the launch of the that the investigation will be carried out with internationally, in terms of revenue generation, tax JaRIA-organised Reggae Month 2012, at the Bob Marley “deliberate speed” based on reports of at least Museum, Hope Road, St. Andrew, on January 24. Others (from reform and, certainly, seeing those projects on the second left) are: JaRIA Board member, Carol Lawrence; State two cases of what was described as “grave ground that we can all be proud of. We are a reggae Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Damion allegations of sexual and exploitation abus- nation and we need to re-claim our position as a cultur- Crawford; Deputy Director of Tourism, Jason Hall; and es”. al capital of the world,” Ms. Hanna said. Director of Culture, Ministry of Youth and Culture, Sydney The incidents were reported in the capital State Minister for Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Bartley. of Port-au-Prince and another case was said to Damion Crawford, who also spoke at the launch, urged millions across the globe. Jamaica’s Heart and involve members from the Formed Police that Reggae exponents seek to revert the genre’s role to To this end, organisations Soul’, the month-long Unit (FBU) in Gonaives. one that promotes progression and advancement such as JaRIA have a crit- activities coincide with “The United Nations is outraged by these nationwide, in addition to providing entertainment. ical and important role to the country’s allegations and takes its responsibility to deal “The music needs to become, again, one aimed at play (in preserving the Independence Jubilee. with them extremely seriously,” said UN effecting a change in the society that makes people music). And, although The slated activities spokesperson Martin Nesirky during a press understand that this is a society that we want to there is much work to be include: an ecumenical conference in New York. (advance). I think that the Reggae music has a respon- done, JaRIA must be church service at the In another incident prior to the child sex sibility to organise and co-ordinate the people, so that commended for the work University Chapel, abuse allegations, a Haitian man accused they can overcome some of the (harsh) realities that we they have done so far. If it University of the West Uruguayan peacekeepers of raping him. After are facing. I am willing to ensure that the policies of the takes a village to raise a Indies (UWI), Mona; a a public protests, those accused were recalled. Government facilitate the advancement of the music,” child, it takes a nation to series of live concerts, Mr. Crawford said. preserve and promote a incorporating Jamaica’s Deputy Director of Tourism, Jason Hall, whose agency, culture. Everyone must various music genres; the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), is a major sponsor of come on board,” Mr. Hall seminars and symposia; Reggae Month, said the country risked “losing control said. and an awards ceremony. and ownership” of the genre, in light of the global This year’s staging of The birthdays of two of appeal it has garnered. He made an impassioned appeal Reggae Month Jamaica’s and Reggae for the nation to collectively take steps to preserve this (February), is the fifth Music’s late iconic expo- indigenous musical art form. since the celebrations nents are commemorated “Reggae music has become one of the most listened to commenced in 2008. during February - Dennis forms of music around the world. It provides not only Being held under the Brown and Robert Nesta entertainment, but inspiration and upliftment to theme: ‘Reggae 50: ‘BoB’ Marley. Bahamas Legal Year Opens In Grand Style The Bahamas Legal Year officially opened in grand style recently with judges, lawyers and law enforcement officers ready to resume the business of tackling the nation’s legal system. Bahamas Information Services photographers were on hand to capture images from the festivities. Cheif Justice Sir Michael Barnett is pictured bottom right opening the legal year and inspecting memebers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force female division (top left). The legal eagles paraded downtown Nassau (top right) before having a church service (bottom left). PAGE A-8 THE STAR JANUARY 28, 2012

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BARLOW TO MAKE HISTORIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Photos by Frank M. Powell, III of The Florida Star

He’s already accom- plished something never before done in the 4th Judicial Circuit

JACKSONVILLE, FL – In his campaign for elec- tion this fall as a circuit court judge in the 4th Judicial Circuit, A. Wellington Barlow has already done something never before accom- plished. Barlow is expect- ed to announce that excit- Frances C. Bradley, Social Columnist for The ing historic news to a large Florida Star group of supporters Thursday night as he offi- In the Park MLK Day cially kicks off his campaign on the Westside. The event has been Attorney's Office in 1985 is education, not stripping organized by a diverse and under the late Ed Austin the public of its right to impressive Host and subsequently served vote. Thomas Jefferson Committee including as an Assistant Public rightly observed, ‘I know some of the most respect- Defender for the late Lou no safe depository of the ed and influential names Frost between 1986 and ultimate powers of the in Jacksonville’s legal and 1987. In the early 1990s society but the people business communities. his friend and mentor themselves; and if we “Our campaign is fueled Chief Florida Supreme think them not enlightened by a great and humbling Court Justice Leander enough to exercise their groundswell of grassroots Shaw recommended control with a wholesome support,” Barlow said. Barlow for service on the discretion, the remedy is “My family and I are state’s Judicial not to take it from them thrilled with the blessing Nominating Committee but to inform their deci- of celebrating the launch for the 4th Circuit. He sion by education.’ ” -- of this campaign with our accepted the appointment The Journal of the James friends and supporters.” and went on to serve as the Madison Institute - The kickoff event will JNC’s first African September 1998. be held from 5:30 p.m. American chairman. Following his success- Barlow turning in last set of petitions until 7:30 p.m. at Barlow subsequently ful fight to preserve the Kingdom Plaza (the old challenged the powerful constitutional right for Normandy Mall) at 5310 Florida Bar and many of people to elect circuit and Lennox Avenue. its allies by drafting and county court judges, Barlow, a Jacksonville fighting for a constitution- Barlow served in impor- attorney and ordained al amendment that ulti- tant advisory positions for minister, has spent his mately ended the Florida Jacksonville mayors long and distinguished Bar's 40-year battle Tommy Hazouri, John legal career and most of against the people's con- Delaney and John Peyton. his life fighting uphill bat- stitutional right to elect Such volunteerism includ- tles for justice and for the trial court judges. Because ed work as a trustee for the rights of average citizens. of Barlow’s passionate Northwest Jacksonville He grew up in the shad- advocacy, Florida voters Economic Development ows of Raines High in 2000 approved a consti- Trust Fund. It was School where he and his tutional amendment that Barlow’s outspoken oppo- two brothers played in the gave the people of each sition to corruption and streets of Jacksonville’s circuit and each county in waste in that taxpayer- Magnolia Gardens neigh- our state the right to funded program that In the park MLK Day with one of the original Montford Pointer Marines, Mr. borhood. His parents, choose their own circuit earned him the respect and Alpha Ganious Annie Mae and the late and county judges through support of many trusted That money should not of projects getting funded a circuit court judge for Arthur W. Barlow, Sr. fair and open elections. community leaders from have gone to a millionaire, that he resigned from the the 4th Circuit. gave him the foundation Barlow's tenacity and all walks of life. Florida he said, but to capitalize oversight board in protest “I believe Mr. upon which he built a dis- effective advocacy Times-Union columnist small businesses in the in 2003. ‘I saw the greedy Barlow’s professional tinguished legal career allowed doors of opportu- Tonyaa Weathersbee area.” -- The Florida coming in and getting experience and communi- that literally changed how nity to remain open for wrote: Times-Union March 31, money that should have ty involvement have pro- justice is administered in many qualified attorneys “Barlow’s memories 2010. gone toward the needy,’ vided an excellent basis our state. who sought to serve as of traveling through Recent investigations Barlow said.” for appointment to the Barlow earned an judges in Florida but were Sherwood Forest have have confirmed Barlow’s Barlow again fought bench,” Rutherford wrote opportunity to attend the continually blocked by the fueled his interest in see- valid concerns about the some of the city’s power- in a letter to the Judicial University of Florida Law old political appointment ing the neighborhood revi- Fund wasting taxpayer ful special interests when Nominating Commission. School by having been system that was based not talized. As a member of money that was meant to he was among those who “From his early career as awarded a prestigious upon “what you know” the Northwest create jobs in Northwest successfully argued an assistant public defend- Virgil Hawkins but on “who you know.” Jacksonville Economic Jacksonville. against the city’s corrup- er to his current practice, Fellowship named in About Barlow’s fight Development Trust Fund's According to a recent tion-plagued race-based which includes civil and honor of the man who for this change, the con- board, he brought those Times-Union report: contracting quotas of the criminal matters as well as overcame staunch opposi- servative Journal of the memories to the table. But “Politics played a role in 1990s. With Barlow’s extensive work with tion in order to desegre- James Madison Institute in Barlow's hopes for the where the money went". help, the city’s troubled churches and other non- gate the Florida Bar and 1998 wrote, “A. area were dashed by old Elected officials and con- minority set-aside pro- profit organizations, Mr. Florida law schools. In Wellington Barlow, a ways of doing business in nected players, including gram was ultimately Barlow has demonstrated 1985 Barlow became the respected lawyer testified this city; ways that help big-name developers, replaced by Mayor Peyton a broad range of experi- first Virgil Hawkins recently before the the well-connected, but received major funding with a program favoring ence that would serve him Fellow to graduate UF’s Constitution Revision unfortunately, don't do and City Council members small and emerging busi- well as a circuit judge. It Law School. Commission in enough to reduce the ranks pressed the fund's adviso- nesses, regardless of race. is my opinion that Mr. Through three decades Jacksonville, asking, ‘If of the impoverished and ry board to approve pet The courage Barlow Barlow would bring to the of legal and public serv- the public is not intelligent disillusioned… Barlow projects. One controver- has shown through a bench a high level of ice, Barlow has broken enough to put a judge on resigned shortly before the sial deal involved career of fighting for aver- integrity and that he pos- down barriers as he the bench, is the public Fund's advisory board $250,000 in grants and age citizens against injus- sesses the sound principles worked to live up to intelligent enough to signed off on giving loans for a Soutel Drive tice and corruption is part and values that are essen- Hawkins’ legacy. Barlow remove a judge from the $250,000 to a former state strip center redevelopment of why Jacksonville tial to our judiciary.” – prosecuted as a Florida bench?’ The key to over- lawmaker and a million- project. A. Wellington Sheriff John Rutherford Duval County Sheriff Supreme Court Certified coming public ignorance aire contractor to renovate Barlow, a local attorney, last spring recommended John Rutherford April 19, Legal Intern in the State about judicial campaigns the Shoppes at Sherwood. was so upset by the types him for an appointment as 2011. JANUARY 28, 2012 THE STAR B-3 GEORGIA LOCAL SECTION - B

Search For Graduates Flying High After Completing Courses At Wings Of Faith Bible College Stacey English Comes To By ARTHIA NIXON & Earning their Bachelor’s Divinity recipients are ANGELA FAVORS- of Theology was Rev. T.L. Davis, Rev. J.D. Williams, Rev. John L. Tragic End MORRELL Elizabeth R. Attical, Vanassa Booker, Mary L. Leggett and Evelyn Photos: ANGELA Fleming, Cheryl E. Turrentine-Agee. Knight and Edna FAVORS-MORRELL Rev. Dr. Turrentine-Agee, Woodard. a gospel singer known for Well wishers and proud her God Did It single, Marshall J. Jackson, Sr family and friends packed gave a soul stirring rendi- received his Masters of the Family Life Assembly tion of I Surrender All. Counseling while Janice of God Church on Blythe Also offering praise in Early and Alonzo K. Island Highway last week song was the Praise Team Scott received their to cheer on this winter’s from the Jordan Grove Masters in Theological graduates of the Wings Baptist Church along Studies and Jermaine V. Of Life Bible College. with McIntosh County’s Moore, Jr. earned his Also on hand was col- soloist Pamela Desdune, Masters of Divinity. lege’s founder and presi- who now resides in Masters of Christian By ARTHIA NIXON dent Dr. Vincent T. Loganville. Florida/Georgia Star Williams and their Education recipients were Rebecca Ferguson, instructors, Dr. Kenny Hannah Elder, who The search for miss- William Noble and Knight, Dr. Felicia Harris received her Certificate ing Buckhead woman Stacey Alison Walker. Nicole English has captivated and Dr. DeVon Knight. of Bible Studies made history by becoming the the nation since she was Doctors of Philosophy The Georgia Star had first recipient of the Lucy reported missing the day after are James Brison, Christmas. The above poster exclusive media access to F. Shaw Wings of Faith Jeannette L. Brison, has been plastered through the event via our photog- Bible College Barbara Jean Gamble, the state. rapher Angela Favors- Scholarship. The 2011 Eddie Harmon, Theresa Among the myster- Morrell. Among those high school graduate ies surrounding her disap- N. Jones and Bridgett O. earning their Certificate plans to utilize her schol- pearance was reports from Williams while Doctors of Bible Studies were arship this year when she those who saw her last claim- of Divinity are Tharessa Deborah F. Johnson, enters the Bachelor pro- ing that she was quoting Mabry and Shelia Noble. scriptures, speaking of the Catina Lumpkin gram. Honorary Doctor of end of the world and saying and Christine Warren. that Satan was coming after her. One month ago, the 36 year-old’s vehicle was found abandoned and running. On Monday, the body of a woman was found in an advanced state of decomposi- tion wedged under a tree in Southwest Atlanta. On Wednesday, the Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed the body to be that of Ms. English’s. Reports indicate that there was no sign of trauma to her body. Brunswick Celebrates Obama Day Registering Voters By ARTHIA NIXON While registering Photos ANGELA to vote is one aspect of FAVORS-MORELL this block party designed to highlight the accom- With the focus of plishments of President getting African- Obama, community com- Americans to register to raderie is another aspect. vote and celebrating the Those attending sample first African-American the true taste of the south President, a small group via barbequed porkchops, of Brunswick residents ribs and other meats, are helping the communi- gumbos and of course a ty out in a really big way low country boil. by celebrating Barak “We have never Obama Day. had any problems since “We got together we’ve been doing this,” as a community because one of the neighbors on we want to celebrate Stonewall Street told The President Obama,” said Star. “It’s always been one of the organizers very peaceful to the point Edward Chandler. “Our of no one even blocking people don’t seem to our driveways.” remember the sacrifices “You know, I am Dr. Martin Luther King, so proud of President Jr and others made to Obama,” continued Mr. enable us as people of Chandler. color to vote and enable “I am so proud of Mr. Obama to become him just getting in the President Obama. We chair of the highest office Top right photo: Edward Chandler, one of the organizers owe it to them to vote.” in the land. I just feel that of Obama Day, greets a friend in Mr. Chandler said he is doing a great deal a truck. that he is concerned that for the nation, represent- Bottom left: Community volun- there are over 2,000 peo- ing our people to prove teers help raise awareness of the ple between 18 and 30 in that we can hold leader- importance of voting and work to sign people to register to vote. Brunswick who have yet ship positions, and that he to register to vote. He is just a good person in Top left: Friends and community volunteers gather around a feast says that inviting people my eyes.” to celebrate Barak Obama day at out to the Obama Day is For more infor- 2727 Stonewall Street in one way to get them reg- mation on Obama Day, Brunswick, Georgia. istered for local and contact Edward Chandler national elections. at 912-399-5467. PAGE B-5 THE STAR JANUARY 28, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT Katherine Heigl Sassy, Sexy And Down for The Money! By Rych McCain, [email protected] and Facebook Photo by Ron Batzdorff for Lionsgate Films

work; Heigl may best be known for her six they had wanted to turn the book into a seasons on ABC’s critically acclaimed movie and I had at that point, not read the drama “Grey’s Anatomy” as Dr. Isobel books. So I started reading them and then “Izzie” Stevens for which she won a prime- became obsessed with them and then got time Emmy® Award and a Golden Globe® really excited about the idea of bringing it to nomination. film. I really loved the principal role on this Heigl struck pay dirt on the big because it was so important to me to keep screen starring in Judd Apatow’s smash hit the film really close to the book because comedy “Knocked Up” which helped her that’s what I fell in love with and that’s what win the “Female Star of the Year” honors at millions of people have fallen in love with the 2010 ShoWest Awards. She recently in terms of the “one For The Money” starred in “New Year’s Eve” opposite rock Stephanie Plum series.” superstar Jon Bon Jovi. Heigl has a produc- Even though she has been through tion company with her mom which execu- the experience many times before, Heigl tively produced “The Ugly Truth” that she still gets a kick out of seeing herself on bus starred in and other film projects including side post boards, outdoor billboards, con- including an upcoming TV series titled struction site posters etc. For “Money” she “Trending” for The CW Network. In her lat- exclaims, “It’s always really thrilling. It’s est cinematic big screen offering, Heigl por- always just this moment of adrenalin when trays Stephanie Plum, the star character of you see your face and butt, name on a big Janet Evanovich’s worldwide best-selling poster when you drive down whatever eighteen-book mystery series in the boulevard. So I’m really thrilled, I’m real Lionsgate film “One For The Money.” Plum excited and very hopeful ‘fingers crossed’ is out of work, on hard times and decides to that it works.” In describing her character, work for her cousin’s bail bonds company as Heigl says, “I just think that there is some- a bounty hunter. The action-comedy takes thing about her that is really endearing. You place on the gritty, rough streets of a New just like her. She’s a decent person with a Jersey hood. big heart and she’s fearless and courageous As a bounty hunter, Heigl encoun- but perpetually puts herself in situations ters some very dangerous and unsavory where she is in over her head. But doesn’t characters. What is her definition of a real take herself very seriously and doesn’t take life tough guy? She jokes, “Who knew? I’ve other people too seriously. She has this great pon meeting her for the first time, acting and producing. She has become one never really met a tough guy. I guess a tough perspective on life that happens to be witty, one can easily get the impression of Hollywood’s main stay attractions at the guy is a …I have no idea!” Since the funny and charming as well. I sort of like Uthat she is the typical girl-next-door box office while savoring the perks of an Stephanie Plum character is so popular with everything about Stephanie. She’s sort of the type with the cutie-pie looks and a certain ever growing fan base. Heigl entered the biz millions of readers what strategy did Heigl heroine that you don’t get a lot of. Sort of apply in binging her persona to the screen? the overly perfect heroine that you could perceived innocence that draws men like a at nine years-old as a child model. As she magnet. Born in Washington, D.C and She turns serious, “I was approached about never espier to be like. Stephanie is sort of became older, opportunities presented them- reared in New Canaan, Connecticut; the project when I was doing “The Ugly an everyday girl.” Katherine Heigl is anything but typical selves and she transitioned into doing com- Truth” with when it comes to her chosen professions of mercials and then TV and movies. Even Lakshore and How To Make Valentine's Day designs to Lamborghini cars. though she has a respectable body of TV Extra Romantic Choose a very special sparkling wine from Italy. For example, Rych McCain’s Hollyhood Notes! Franciacorta is a top quality By Rych McCain, [email protected] sparkling wine from Italy, made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. 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Vi Nothing says “I love you” like room in which you don’t normally cides with the 20th Anniversary celebration of Music World sharing a great bottle of wine. Rose Hill’s (Latifah) rivalry with G.G. Sparrow (Parton) and dine. If you own a special set of Entertainment. Whether you’re a wine connois- Randy’s (Jordan) interracial romance with Olivia (Palmer) dishes and utensils that you rarely seur, or a novice, you’ll want the will surly pique interest. This should be a major hit with the TV: wine to taste great with the food. use, tonight is the night to bring church crowd. Pick a versatile bottle that will go them out. Tonight is also the night The 43rd NAACP Image Awards recently held their well with every course of your to use a table cloth or runner and Hit me up at [email protected] nominee announcements for the upcoming show which will meal. cloth napkins. air live on NBC-Universal as a two-hour special broadcast- Study, Observe and Win! For an unforgettable evening, With a little effort, your ing from the historic Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on get inspired by the land of amore Valentine’s dinner at home can be Friday, Feb 17th (8-10 p.m. ET). Making the announce- Rych and all things fine, from Prada festive and romantic. PAGE B-6 THE STAR JANUARY 28, 2012 OPINION THE FLORIDA STAR I’m Angry THE GEORGIA STAR

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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. Shooting at Party Leads to Two Arrests Man Arrested in Death of Girlfriend’s Son A man was arrested after his girlfriend’s 11- Two men were arrested after a shooting that oc- month-old baby died in his car. curred at a party held in a strip mall parking lot. 24-year-old Derron Brown lived with his girl- About 100 to 150 people were attending the friend, Lukrisha Milliner, 25, and her infant son. party, according to reports. Cory Brian Williams, 29, and Milliner had left home to run some errands and left Marlon Louis Brice, 24, were said to have been together her son in the care of Brown. Milliner returned a lit- and at one point, they reportedly walked to their vehi- tle over an hour and found her child unresponsive. cle, where Brice pulled out a handgun from the glove Derron Brown Milliner immediately called 911 and her baby compartment. was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Ex- amination results showed that the cause of death was from blunt force As the two started walking towards a group of trauma to the torso and the case was ruled as a homicide. Kenneth Campbell boys, William took the gun from Brice. Williams told Milliner cooperated with police in the investigation and re- police he then heard a series of gunshots being fired and someone yelling that ported her side of the story. When she told them about the child being someone was down. Williams and Brice went to where with Brown, investigators decided to meet with him. Brown admitted the shots were coming from and found 30-year-old Ken- being responsible for the death of Milliner’s son and told them that he neth Eugene Campbell laying on the ground in a pool struck the child with his shoulder, forearm, head, and his fist. of blood. Campbell was found with multiple gunshot Brown was arrested and charged with one count of premedi- wounds and was later pronounced dead at a hospital. tated first-degree murder and one count of aggravated child abuse. Several vehicles were leaving the scene and Brown is said to have been previously convicted of burglary, Williams started shooting at the car from where the shots trespassing, and criminal mischief. were being fired at Campbell. Police had arrived around the same time of the shooting and reported seeing Brice Cory Williams beating 40-year-old Austin Wade to the ground and kick- ing him in the head and upper body. Brice then fled after being spotted by police to avoid arrest, but was caught shortly thereafter. When he was asked why he ran, he said that he was on probation and didn’t want to get caught. Brice also admitted to the beating of Wade. Williams and Brice both were arrested that night. Williams was charged with shooting deadly mis- siles and carrying a concealed firearm. Brice was charged with felony battery causing great bodily harm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. No- body is yet being charged for the death of Campbell. Williams is being held on $100,000 bond and Brice is being held on $125,000 bond. Marlon Brice Williams and Brice both have a number of pre- vious convictions dating back since 2005. JANUARY 28 , 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. Store Owner Beaten in Front of His Kids Your Safety A store owner was beaten over cigarettes in front of his two children. If Your Child is Missing 22-year-old Derek Keith Walker and 24- year-old Javon Shamont Richardson entered If your child is missing, search the house and conduct a brief, but thorough search of all out-of-the way places, including: a store and tried to buy cigarettes using an EBT card. The owner told them that he • Closets. could not sell them cigarettes with the card • Swimming Pools. Derek Walker and Walker and Richardson became enfuri- • Attics ated. The two then started cursing at the owner and left the • Under Beds • Appliances (include unused refrigerators). store. The owner said he walked outside of the store to apolo- • Basements. gize, but the two suspects started to beat • Vehicles (even if locked; include trunks). him. Police believed that the children of the • Crawl spaces. owner, who are 6 and 13 years old, wit- • Shrubs, bushes, trees. nessed the beating. • Garages/Sheds. • Others. One of the suspects returned to the store • Streams/Ponds. and took money out of the register and fled on foot, while the other drove off in a light Check with neighbors and friends of the child. If you cannot find your child, blue car. immediately call the police at 911. Javon Richardson Police were later able to locate the car at Make it a daily habit to know what your child is wearing. a mobile home park with a given description. Richardson and Walker were then arrested on charges of aggravated assault, Carry color photographs of cruelty to children in the second degree and robbery. your children.

Store Customers Help Catch Thief Arrange with your local police department to have A man who tried to get away after steal- your child fingerprinted. ing cash from a grocery store was eventually If your child disappears in chased down by the help of customers. a store, notify the store 45-year-old Anthony Merrell was stand- manager or security office. ing in line at a grocery store and when a Then immediately call your cashier opened the register, he reached into it local law-enforcement to steal cash. The cashier tried to stop him, agency. Many stores have a Code Adam plan of but Merrell ran towards the front door. action— if a child is miss- Anthony Merrell Another cashier tried to stop him at the door, ing in the store, employees but he struck her in the side of the face. immediately mobilize to Merrell fled the store and kept running. Store employ- look for the missing child. Would you like to stay connected with your loved ees customers started to chase after him, but could not catch ones on lock down in jail, or prison? When you call law enforce- Anyone gone but not forgotten that you want to up. Merrell did not stop, until he was eventually tackled down ment, provide your child's encourage? Get connected and keep a by one of the customers. Three minutes later police arrived and name, date of birth, height, CONNECTION through our new arrested Merrell. weight, and any other CONNECTION spot. The thief was able to be chased down with the help of unique identifiers such as Call, Write, Email, or Fax to us titled: CONNECTION, $10 - 3 lines of text only the community, but police say it may not have been a good idea eyeglasses and braces. Give police a full descrip- (Total 18 words) With PICTURE included $25. as you can put yourself in danger trying to catch a thief. It is tion of your child and the Contact G’ @ 904-766-8834 or Email better to call police who are trained to catch criminals. clothing your child was last [email protected] send all correspondence to Merrell was arrested and charged with felony sudden wearing. The dispatcher P.O. Box 40629, Jacksonville, FL 32203 snatching without a firearm. broadcasts the description JANUARY 28, 2012 THE STAR C&J 3 BizarreBizarre CrimesCrimes who, what, when...huh?

About $80,000 Worth of Items From Neighbor Who Go on Vacation Man Leaves Baby in Home With Three Others Dead

A man was accused of stealing of about $80,000 A man was arrested after leaving his infant worth of items from a neighboring home, while they were son in a home where he committed a triple homi- away on vacation. cide. After investigating the case, detectives have said that 20-year-old Lineten Belizaire had allegedly 18-year-old Woodrow Francois had entered a neighbor’s shot and murdered 25-year-old Natasha Plummer, home by prying open the rear sliding glass door, which her 6-month-old son, and 21-year-old Octavia Bar- caused about $4,000 in damage. Francois had rummaged Lineten nett. Belizaire had left apartment with the 11-month- Woodrow the residence and stole about $77,000 worth of electron- Belizaire old son that he had with Barnett alive. Francois ics, jewelry, clothing, and a safe. He also went along to The incident was unknown until the father of Plummer’s steal the family’s Ford Escape from the garage. child had come to the scene. He had found three dead with the 11- The family returned from their vacation five days later to find their home burglarized. They also discovered that seven fraudulent transactions month-old son, who was the only one uninjured, and called police. were made with their credit card. According to reports, the total of amount Detectives had arrived to the apartment and after investiga- of transactions made came out to be $242.73. tion, they identified the suspect to be Belizaire. Police began to Further investigation showed that Francois had sold the stolen jew- search for Belizaire and were finally able to track him down within elry at a pawn shop. a week. He was seen returning to his girlfriend’s house, where he Francois was arrested on seven counts of fraud, illegal use or pos- occasionally lived, and was arrested without incident. session of another person's identification without consent, dealing in stolen Belizaire was arrested on three counts of first-degree mur- property, damage to property, burglary, larceny, grand theft of a vehicle and der. According to reports, he had been previously arrested in 2008 for committing fraud - false statement. aggravated assault, which was later dropped. Other Unusual Crimes Across the Nation

Mother Arrested for Letting 10-Year-Old Son Get Tattoo Girlfriend’s Legs Scorched With Boiling Water Acworth, GA- 10-year-old Gaquan Napier had watched his 12- Eddia Louis Dean, 51, was accused of scorching his girl- year-old brother die after being hit by a teenage driver and was friend’s legs and feet and holding her captive for days. The with him until the end. Recently, he had asked his mother, Chuntera woman said that as she was getting out of the bathtub, Dean Napier, if he could get at tattoo of his brother’s name on his arm in threw boiling hot water on her legs and feet after she told memory of him. Chuntera was moved and Gaquan had received her support. So him another man had been at the home. Dean then threatened that he wanted Chuntera took him to a tattoo parlor and Gaquan had his brother’s name and spot to pour more water on her face and he would kill her next time. Dean did- jersey number tattooed onto his arm. Chuntera was not aware that it was illegal for n’t allow girlfriend leaving to go anywhere. She was kept captive for days, anyone under the age of 18 to get a tattoo. Chuntera was arrested and charged with until he left one day and she ran to a neighbor’s home. She was found with misdemeanor cruelty and being a party to a crime. The tattoo artist was arrested as burned, swollen, and infected feet. She was taken to a nearby hospital, well. where she was treated for second-degree burns. Dean was arrested with aggravated battery, aggravated stalking and false imprisonment. Man Tapes Men with Hidden Camera in Airport Restroom Drunk Officer Points Gun at Son Who Tries to Prevent Someone had come into contact with police to complain that a man Him From Driving was holding a book, which appeared to have a hole in it with some Jeffery Higgins is a detention officer and was drunk at his kind of recording device, in the restroom. Police approached 34- home, where he lived with his family. An argument arose year-old Joshua Fletcher outside of the restroom and found that he between him and his son. During the argument, Higgins had a cellphone, which contained many videos of men urinating in public rest- walked outside to get into his truck, but his son wouldn’t allow him to and rooms. Police searched the restroom and found an address book in a trash bin, the fight grew worse. Higgins went back into the house to retrieve his is- which also had a hole and a digital camera in it. Fletcher was arrested and charged sued handgun and pointed it directly into his son’s face. Higgins was ar- with two misdemeanor counts of interference of privacy. rested for aggravated assault and criminal damage. PAGE B4 C M Y K

JANUARY 28, 2012 THE STAR C&J 4 CriminalCriminal Line-UpLine-Up MISSING CHILDREN

Name: Skyler Dillard Name: Christian Name: Takeea Tanequa Name: Briana Rene Rainey Name: Tracy Chanel Age: 17 Montgomery Jones Age: 17 Williams Weight: 210 lbs Age: 16 Age: 17 Weight: 179 lbs Age: 17 Last seen: 1/08/11 Weight: 130 lbs Weight: 135 lbs Last seen: 12/30/12 Weight: 121 lbs Last seen: 1/12/12 Last seen: 1/05/12 Last seen: 1/04/12 ON THE LOOKOUT

Bank Fraud Suspect

Police are actively looking for the suspect, Monique N. Hibbert, 20 years old.

The suspect had entered a beauty supply store and a knife was displayed. An Armed robbery was committed and the suspect got away with eight packages of hair weave.

There is an active warrant for her arrest.

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

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Duval County Public Schools' and the Early Learning Coalition of Duval Intro- duce Read It Forward Jax! VPK Partnership

Jacksonville, FL - Duval County dinated and integrated system for school readiness services to Public Schools (DCPS) and the better prepare children for entry into kindergarten with an em- Early Learning Coalition of phasis on literacy skills for children who may be at risk for future Duval (ELC of Duval) today an- school failure. DCPS' vision is that every student will graduate nounced a partnership for Read from Duval County public schools with the knowledge and skills It Forward Jax! VPK. This part- to be successful in post-secondary education and/or the work- nership will be an extension of force. With this program, students will receive high-quality train- Duval County Public Schools' ing from the moment they enter a classroom to the moment they Read It Forward Jax! campaign that focuses on improving the graduate from high school. reading performance for stu- "The goal of this partnership is to help prepare children to dents in grades K-12. enter kindergarten with the ability to understand basic literacy Read It Forward Jax! VPK is a skills that can then be expanded upon when they enter Duval reading program that encour- County Public Schools," said Superintendent Pratt-Dannals. "So ages families, schools and child often, children are starting kindergarten unable to read which care providers to read with Vol- causes them to fall behind and struggle with their education. We untary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) are confident that this program will help eliminate this problem students to increase their under- and provide children with the necessary knowledge to succeed standing of literacy concepts to from day one in our schools." help prepare them for academic success when they enter school. Teachers will track the number of books each child reads at home and in the classroom. Prizes will be awarded for participating VPK classes and families. "We are so excited at the level of participation from the children in our VPK centers," said Susan Main, Executive Di- rector of ELC of Duval. "We work hard to ensure early literacy is a part of quality child care and the cooperation on an event like this emphasizes the work we do. We anticipate this to be a community-wide success made possible by the efforts of all our partners!" The partnership between DCPS and ELC of Duval is a perfect combination that supports learning from the earliest stage of a child's development and continues through secondary education. The ELC of Duval's mission is to create a coor- JANUARY 28, 2012 PREP RAP PR - 2 THREE SITES ADDED TO 2334 Butler Ave. 32209 Jean Ribault Middle School JACKSONVILLE CHILDREN’S 3610 Ribault Scenic Drive 32208 George Washington Carver Ele- COMMISSION East Side Police Athletic League mentary School 1050 Franklin St. 32206 Rutledge Pierson Elementary 2854 W. 45th St. 32209 TEAM UP AFTER-SCHOOL School NUTRITION PROGRAM Highlands Middle School 4346 Roanoke Blvd. 32208 Jeb Stuart Middle School 10913 Pine Estates Road 32218 4815 Wesconnett Blvd. 32210 Nearly 50 sites across Jack- S.A. Hull Elementary School sonville now provide snacks and Hyde Grove Elementary School 7528 Hull St. 32219 Joseph Stilwell Middle School meals to 8,000 children 2056 Lane Ave. 32210 7840 Burma Road 32221 Sadie T. Tillis Elementary Jeff Davis Middle School School JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 20, 7050 Melvin Road 32210 6084 Morse Ave. 32244 Lake Forest Elementary School 2012 — Each school year the Jack- 901 Kennard St. 32208 sonville Children's Commission, the John Love Elementary School Sally B. Mathis Elementary U. S. Department of Agriculture and 1531 Winthrop St. 32206 School Lake Shore Middle School the Florida Department of Health, Bu- 3501 Winton Drive 32208 2519 Bayview Ave. 32210 reau of Child Nutrition Programs, Justina Road Elementary School partner to provide nutritious snack 3101 Justina Road 32211 S.P. Livingston Elementary Martin Luther King Elementary and supper meals to Jacksonville chil- School School dren for no separate charge at sites Long Branch Elementary School 1128 Barber St. 32209 8801 Lake Placid Dr. E. 32208 across Jacksonville. Starting Monday, 3723 Franklin St.32206 Jan. 23 through May 18, after-school St. Clair Evans Academy Ele- Mayport Middle School snacks and dinners will be served at Mallison Park Police Athletic mentary School 2600 Mayport Road 32233 three additional locations: League 5443 Moncrief Road 32209 441 Day Ave. 32254 R. L. Brown Elementary School Hyde Grove Elementary School The Bridge Community Based 1534 Milnor St. 32206 2056 Lane Ave. 32210 Matthew Gilbert Middle School 1824 Pearl St. 32206 1424 Franklin St. 32206 Rufus E. Payne Elementary Oak Hill Elementary School Wayman Academy of the Arts 8910 Daughtry Blvd. S. 32210 North Shore Elementary School 1176 Labelle St. 32205 School 5701 Silver Plaza 32202 6725 Hema Road 32209 Sadie T. Tillis Elementary West Jax Elementary School School Northwestern Middle School 2115 Commonwealth Ave. 32202 Southside Middle School 6084 Morse Ave. 32244 2100 West 45th St. 32209 2948 Knights Lane E. 32216 Woodland Acres Elementary Below is the full list of locations Oak Hill Elementary School School The Commission will provide ap- participating in the TEAM UP After- 8910 Daughtry Blvd. S 32210 328 Bowlan St. 32211 proximately 8,000 children with a school Nutrition Program: snack and supper meals each day dur- Palm Avenue ESE School Alfred DuPont Middle School ing after-school hours. 33rd Street Police Athletic 1301 West Palm Ave. 32254 2710 DuPont Ave. 32217 The meals are provided through League the Child Care Food Program, a 2165 West 33rd. St. 32209 Pickett Elementary School Andrew Robinson Elementary USDA-funded program, to a total of 6305 Old Kings Road N. 32205 School 48 TEAM UP program sites. To qual- Alden Road ESE School 101 W. 12th St. 32206 ify as a site through the CCFP pro- 11780 Alden Road 32246 Pine Dale Elementary School gram, 50 percent of the children at the 4229 Edison Ave. 32254 Annie R. Morgan Elementary school must be on the free or reduced Arlington Middle School School 964 St. 8141 Lone Star Road 32211 Pine Forest Elementary School Clair St. 32254 lunch program and the after-school 3929 Grant Road 32207 program must include both academic Eugene Butler Middle School Biltmore Elementary School and enrichment components. 900 Acorn St. 32202 Reynold’s Lane Elementary 2101 W. Palm Ave. 32254 To learn more about the TEAM School UP After-school Nutrition Program, Carter G. Woodson Elementary 840 Reynold’s Lane 32254 Fort Caroline Middle School visit www.jaxkids.net or call (904) School 3787 University Club Blvd. 32277 630-6430. JANUARY 28, 2012 PREP RAP PR - 3 JANUARY 28, 2012 THE STAR PR - 4 HEALTHY LIVING Are You Getting Enough Vitamins?

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