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PAGE 3 COMMUNITY NEWS A killer in the neighborhood Four days after the mayor announced his acceptance of the Callaloo Group’s proposal, Theresa Lassiter started a petition campaign to have city council reject their offer. The fight for the Davi Jones

PAGE 4 Manhattan Casino BY DEXTER MCCREE COMMUNITY NEWS Feature Writer Working Expo ST. PETERSBURG – Davi 50+ BY RAVEN JOY Midtown area. of cultural and social turned around and de- Jones made a splash in the SHONEL Since the an- entertainment for cided they wanted [the pool as a high school varsity Staff Writer nouncement of the African Americans in Gas Plant Neighbor- swimming standout at Osceola mayor’s decision on the segregated St. hood for] the dome. High in 2015. She also swam ST. PETERSBURG – Aug. 18, there has Pete. When legendary Now you want to take competitively with the very ac- Last Thursday at the been a great uproar in performers such as my last legacy? That complished St. Petersburg city council meeting, the black community. Louis Armstrong, Fats dog won’t hunt.” Aquatics team. Currently, she Mayor Rick Kriseman Many residents are Waller, Duke Ellington Standing outside of is a sophomore at Lenoir- said his acceptance of confused as to how a and Nat King Cole the Manhattan with a Rhyne University in Hickory, the Callaloo Group to multimillion-dollar fa- came to town, the Man- small group Tuesday, N.C., actively competing as a lease the Manhattan cility could only pro- hattan was the only Aug. 22, four days after multi-race swimmer. Casino was the only PAGE 6 duce 20 jobs. venue they were al- the mayor’s announce- What makes Jones’ story sustainable choice to COMMUNITY NEWS Opening as an en- lowed to perform in. ment, Lassiter stopped so unique is her commitment occupy the historic Cory Moore keeps tertainment facility in “Why take every- any and every one to to developing other young building. 1931, the Jordan thing away from us take a minute and sign swimmers in south St. Peters- on winning “I share everyone’s Dance Hall was named when the black com- her petition. burg, an area more known for desire that we see the for the African- Ameri- munity has given so “This petition is to little league football and bas- Manhattan Casino can entrepreneur and much,” asked grass- reject—we want city ketball rather than for highly come back to life in a former slave who con- roots activist Theresa council to reject the competitive swimming. way that truly does tracted it, Elder Jor- “Momma Tee” Las- Callaloo Group’s pro- “This story shines a very honor its past,” said dan. siter, 61. “They let the posal for the Manhat- hopeful and positive light on an Kriseman, noting that Eventually becom- interstate come tan Casino,” she said. often overlooked sector of this venture would cre- ing the Manhattan through that destroyed Lassiter believes south St. Petersburg,” said her INDEX ate up to 20 jobs for the Casino, it was the place 22nd Street, then they See MANHATTAN, page 9 uncle Donnie Ali-McClendon. “It is an inspiring story, led by an inspirational young lady. A student, an athlete and a true COMMUNITY community member, she is an Helen Love: 103 and counting African-American collegiate NEWS swimmer from south St. Pe- BY RAVEN JOY 1933. tersburg who has helped to SHONEL PAGES With this union, the build an entire novel culture of Staff Writer happy couple brought swimming within a multi-cul- four children into the tural framework.” 2 - 9, 12 SO. PASADENA – world. Her husband sup- Jones coaches three swim Helen Love celebrated ported the family as a teams at Lake Vista Recreation her 103rd birthday with mason, building many of Center and St. Petersburg friends and family Fri- the homes in Lakewood Aquatics that have performed day, Aug. 25 at the Gulf- CHURCH Estates. spectacularly throughout port Rehabilitation Upon his retirement, Pinellas County. The teams are Center. NEWS the two moved to composed of south St. Pete “This is one wonder- Odessa where she grew swimmers, many of whom are ful mother that we vegetables, raised chick- the only ones in their families PAGES 10 - 11 have,” said daughter ens and grew sugar that know how to swim. Barbara Walker. cane. Granddaughter Helen Love Moreover, there is a cadre Mrs. Helen was born Brenda Walker remem- of loyal parents and commu- to Thomas and Sara bers spending time on thing for us. She would ther and he was good to nity members who support, James on Aug. 27, 1914, her little farm in Pasco take us to church and I her,” said Barbara, not- travel with and actively partici- in Valdosta, Ga., one County. love her so much.” ing that Mrs. Helen re- pate with the swimmers. She month after World War I “I loved the chickens When her husband married in 1980 to sees herself as a mentor giving began. She married at and the hens and the died in 1977, Mrs. Helen Cassius Love who also back to what was given to her. an early age to Robert eggs,” she said. “There moved back to St. Pe- preceded her in death. When the children she im- Mack Swain and moved would be sugar cane. tersburg. As adults, her grand- pacts smile, Jones can’t help to St. Petersburg in She would have every- “He was a good fa- See LOVE, page 12 See JONES, page 12

We Value Diversity | We Value Education | We Value History www.TheWeeklyChallenger.com • 727-896-2922 2 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 COMMUNITY NEWS The Manhattan Casino compromise Breaking Dear Editor: A lot has been said and written about the mayor’s the Cycle REV. DR. ROBERT L. decision concerning the HARRISON, PH.D. awarding of a new lease on Men of S.T.E.E.L. Ministries the Manhattan Casino to www.menofsteelministries.com the Callaloo Group. Need- less to say, there is a signifi- Praise the Lord Saints. You see, Jesus is explaining that it cant percentage of people in The lesser of two evils? doesn’t matter how major the sin is, Midtown who do not agree Why is it I always hear these words one must repent or things aren’t going with that decision. whenever it seems someone is trying to be in your favor on judgment day. As I was sitting at the to justify doing something that in their Everybody sins, and if one says memorial service of Dr. mind they are convinced that the deci- they don’t, well… Reggie Ligon last Saturday, sion or action they are choosing to do 1 John 1:8-10Amplified Bible I saw a very wide cross sec- is not as bad as the other option and (AMP) tion of people from Mid- through deductive and inductive rea- 8 If we say we have no sin [refusing town and other areas of soning, it’s OK with God. to admit that we are sinners], we de- south side St. Petersburg. I mean, after all, I had to decide on lude ourselves and the truth is not in After I got home I thought something right? us. [His word does not live in our about it even more. For two Couldn’t I just decide not to do any- hearts.] 9 If we [freely] admit that we hours, we all came together thing knowing that both are wrong? have sinned and confess our sins, He is and put aside our differ- To me, it would seem that this is the faithful and just [true to His own nature correct or “Christian” thing to do. and promises], and will forgive our sins ences to celebrate the life of had sufficient funds on cause it would give them I find it hard to believe Jesus would and cleanse us continually from all un- a community stalwart. hand to undertake the proj- time to shore up their finan- say, “Well, I’m going choose the less righteousness [our wrongdoing, every- Wouldn’t it be great if we ect. Even if he does have cial plan. There are many evil thing and just go with it.” thing not in conformity with His will could put aside our differ- that information and the agencies out there that pro- I have also found myself in situa- and purpose]. 10 If we say that we have ences in this political race Callaloo Group does have vide funding for these type tions where one believes that an act is not sinned [refusing to admit acts of and come together for the the financial wherewithal, projects. as equal as a lifestyle. However, this sin], we make Him [out to be] a liar [by greater common good of that clearly is not, and If they are able to access premise is flawed. If I commit an act, contradicting Him] and His word is not our community? should not be the deciding it, it is typically a lot cheaper it’s just that— an act—singular. in us. Most of us care about factor. money than the kind that I can repent and move on, but a One other thing we must stop say- the Manhattan Casino but Walmart and Walgreens goes into typical market rate lifestyle, on the other hand, is some- ing is “you can’t judge me” when we’ve we are squabbling amongst had virtually unlimited cap- projects. Oftentimes it can thing you willingly choose to repeat done something we already know is ourselves about it because ital and could have operated be a lot more plentiful, as over and over again to the point when sinful but we don’t like the fact that of the decision made by the in Midtown for the next 50 well. it is habitual, second nature and in this someone brings it to our attention. mayor. Issues like the Man- years had they chosen to do By way of example, it case, you feel no need to repent be- If I know you have done something hattan Casino should tran- so. Both of them are, how- took us three years but we cause it is a decision you have chosen wrong or contrary to the Word of God, scend whom we are ever, gone. raised over $6 million dol- to live by and have decided that there as a pastor, it is my responsibility to in- supporting for the mayor. It I am calling on all par- lars when we renovated and is nothing to repent for. form you that what you did was just should transcend who the ties in and around Midtown opened Sylvia’s back in Well, that’s fine, but one must know that. I will probably then tell you what mayor is or might be. to support this compromise 2013. or believe that is if you are professing the Word of God says with regards to It has been a part of the including and especially It would be helpful to to be a Christian, there will be a recom- it, and then I’m done. No one can judge history of Midtown long be- supporters of the mayor. other interested parties as pense for our deeds; all of those that we sin because it’s already been judged. fore any of the candidates There is no way most of you well. If the city put up a suf- have decided don’t merit repentance. I’m also tired of people questioning running for mayor were would support this decision ficient amount of funds to I must always qualify what I say God when they ask: “If we have been born. In fact, it has been a if it were being proposed by help the project, that might with that statement because some delivered from sin, why is God still part of Midtown before any Rick Baker or any of the attract a significant number don’t proclaim to be Christian, Christ- judging us?” living former mayor was other mayoral candidates. of additional participants like. I personally choose not to get into born. Having it proposed by into the process. Their po- There happen to be some passages discussions like that unless your inten- I would like to recom- Kriseman does not sud- sition that they have spent of scripture that kind of speak to issues tions are genuine and sincere because mend a compromise that all denly make it a good idea. enough on the Manhattan like this. it’s a waste of my time to give you scrip- factions in Midtown should Just because you sup- Casino is ridiculous. The Luke 13:1-9 Amplified Bible (AMP) ture that explains this just for you to be able to support. I am port the mayor does not truth is they have spent 13 Just at that time some people throw it in the trash on your way out. suggesting that Midtown mean that you have to sup- very little. came who told Jesus about the I will at least give those that are cu- collectively request that the port every decision that he The best long-term solu- Galileans whose blood Pilate [the gov- rious this one before closing: mayor and the city council makes. Just because he is tion is what we should be ernor] had mixed with their sacrifices. Revelation 22:11-12 Amplified table the lease of the Man- tone deaf on this issue does striving for rather than who 2 Jesus replied to them, “Do you think Bible (AMP) hattan Casino until the cur- not mean he is tone deaf on is willing to put up the most that these Galileans were worse sin- 11 Let the one who does wrong, still rent mayoral election is all other issues. Just be- capital or who is willing to ners than all other Galileans because do wrong; and the one who is filthy over. cause he is tone deaf on this risk the most capital. The they have suffered in this way? 3 I tell (vile, impure), still be filthy; and the Secondly, I would like to issue certainly does not city has a role to play in this you, no; but unless you repent change one who is righteous (just, upright), recommend that the city ad- mean that you have to be process, the same way it your old way of thinking, turn from still be righteous; and the one who is ministration issue a new also. does at Sunken Gardens, your sinful ways and live changed holy, still be holy.” RFP on the Manhattan Senator Rouson has the Coliseum, the Pier and lives], you will all likewise perish. 4 Or 12 “Behold, I (Jesus) am coming Casino, which properly lays shown the way. Please fol- a whole host of other proj- do you assume that [b]those eighteen quickly, and My reward is with Me, out the requirements and low his example. I am sug- ects on the north side of on whom the tower in Siloam fell and [a]to give to each one [b]according to expectations to each bidder, gesting that you put town. killed were worse sinners than all the the merit of his deeds (earthly works, with respect to a plan, fi- community over political al- It would be helpful to all others who live in Jerusalem? 5 I tell faithfulness). nancing of the plan and per- legiance on this one. This candidates running for of- you, no; but unless you repent [change Till next week, sonnel that will be has far-reaching and long- fice to move this issue be- your old way of thinking, turn from God Bless. responsible for implementa- term effects. Let’s come to- yond the election cycle so your sinful ways and live changed Rev. Dr. Robert L. Harrison, PhD tion and carrying out of the gether as a community on that it can stop being the po- lives], you will all likewise perish.” plan as a minimum. The city this one issue. litical football that it has be- should clearly lay out its fi- There are actually bene- come. nancial participation in the fits to all parties from this I am, therefore, calling project as well. These rec- compromise. For example, on all of the everyday peo- ommendations are made it would give the Callaloo ple, the churches, the pas- for the following reasons: Group a chance to build tors, the sororities, the 1. It is very important support for their concept fraternities, the political can- that whoever operates the before they are required to didates and everyone else PICK OF THE WEEK! DOG Manhattan Casino has the become legally bound by a in Midtown to coalesce full support of the city ad- lease. If they are counting around this compromise. DAYS ministration. We will not on the residents of Midtown It preserves the Man- know whom that will be until 9 33 16 to be a part of their cus- hattan Casino and truly after the elections are over. tomer base, it would be- gives it the best long-term That will give the operator hoove them to increase chance for survival while 6-5 8-1 the best chance of being suc- community support for also preserving its unique cessful in the long run. their concept. place within the Midtown CA$H 3 2. The process to select If they want to move for- community. If we cannot co- 2-3 5-4 the Callaloo Group was ward without increasing alesce around the Manhat- clearly flawed. The mayor that support that is very tan Casino, is there said he selected them be- telling also. That means anything that we can? 354 289 686 7-2 4-8 cause they had the best they are not counting on the There is a hearing on chance of surviving. 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Dear Editor: June to develop a means to Brief The St. Pete Preven- address the drug problem by Keisha Bell, Esq. tion, Education, Treatment in St. Pete, God has put (P.E.T.) Project Coalition people in my path to help met last week at the Lake- and become a part of the wood United Methodist St. Pete P.E.T. Project Church for the second Coalition. time to do something We have the assistance Her historical search about saving lives and fam- of the police and health de- ilies from drug addiction partments, 12 Step mem- To be “the first” does not come that has invaded our city— bers, the mayor, with a handbook. When you are first, big time. Congressman Crist’s of- you are a trendsetter. There is no pro- We changed the name fice, youth, parents, the went to jail and the family tocol to follow. Expectations are fre- of our community organi- School Board, Operation could have lost their house quently high and its pressure will zation from the Drug and Par, Westcare, National Al- or also ended up incarcer- linger well after the press releases are Alcohol Task Force to the liance on Mental Illness, ated. published — particularly when you aforementioned P.E.T. to the faith-based community If you are supporting showcase possibility in the body of a project a positive message and others. anyone in your house and black woman. to our community. We will How can you help to have any thoughts that Meet Karen Batchelor, formerly continue to address drugs, save lives and families from they are using or selling known as Karen Batchelor Farmer. In alcohol and tobacco, all of this? Faith-based organiza- drugs, your life and be- October 1977, Batchelor became the which cause death and the tions are of extreme impor- longings are at risk. first known African-American mem- disintegration of families. tance. Addiction is a Pray for our P.E.T. Proj- ber of the Daughters of the American When I spoke to spiritual problem requiring ect Alliance as we address Revolution (DAR). Mayor Rick Kriseman at a spiritual solution, so pray prevention, education and The DAR is a lineage-based mem- the rededication of Jordan for our residents who are treatment in our city. There bership service organization for Park Apartments in April caught up in addiction. are 14 people dying daily in women who are directly descended of this year about address- If you are a member of Florida from an overdose from a person involved in the United ing the city’s drug and alco- a church, mosque, temple, of opioids. We can do States’ struggle for independence. hol problem, we did not synagogue or any place of something to save a life Batchelor’s admission is monumental Karen Batchelor realize the depth of the ad- worship, talk to your faith and a family that just may because the DAR was a historically diction to opioids and the leader about opening up be our own. white organization with a record of ex- committed to researching and pre- untold numbers of people your facility to a 12 Step Having been a pastor cluding African-American women. serving African-American family re- dying. meeting for the betterment for 40 years and in recov- Through her lineage research, search. It is the first of its kind in the All ages are affected, of your community. You ery for 28 years, I also do Batchelor discovered that her family state of Michigan and is a great educa- especially seniors who can call the Narcotics spiritual counseling for tree includes William Hood, an Irish- tional resource and model. have to deal with pain med- Anonymous Helpline at families and speak to or- born soldier who served in the Revo- Because Batchelor dared to break ication on a daily basis. The 888-779-7117 or go ganizations on solutions to lution in the defense of Fort Freeland. the rules, membership in the DAR is problem is exacerbated to www.bascna.org or the addiction. Not deterred by the DAR’s discrimina- now open to all women who can prove when the pain medicine is Alcoholics Anonymous For more information, tory history, Batchelor defied the odds lineal bloodline descent from an ances- not taken as prescribed website at AA.org to get in- write me at Hope Alive by applying for admission. tor who aided in achieving United and addiction sneaks up on formation on starting a 12 Outreach, P.O. Box 35427, Once one is “the first,” however, States independence regardless of you like a snake in the Step meeting at your place St. Pete., FL 33712, Google then what? Should she rejoice and sit race, ethnicity or religion. grass. of worship. my new book entitled “The down or celebrate and pull up? It is In addition, the DAR has taken a There is a legal pre- It was suggested last Pipe and the Pulpit ,” email tempting to sit down and let the ac- number of proactive steps to be inclu- scription drug called fen- week that we could have a mecomplishment serve as inspiration. sive. For example, the DAR has sup- tanyl that is a highly great impact if all 137 at [email protected] After all, few people read the credits ported a project to identify the names addictive opioid. It is simi- churches on the south side or call 443-250-9635. after the movie ends, right? of African Americans, Native Ameri- lar in makeup to heroin of town would open their We have an addiction Particularly in situations where cans and individuals of mixed race and morphine. Fentanyl is doors to have a 12 Step radio broadcast on WBPU racial and gender lines are broken, who were Patriots of the American also produced illegally in meeting to confront addic- 96.3 FM on Saturdays there is oftentimes an expectation to Revolution. labs that are very unsafe tion. Pastors consider this, at 10:30 a.m. This broad- hear accounts of specific situations In addition, it made available its and unregulated. Another please. cast brings a message of when discrimination was encountered. free online publication entitled “For- drug that is being illegally Parents, start at home Hope to those suffering Also, there is a frequent presumption gotten Patriots: African American and produced and is 10,000 by searching your child’s from the disease of addic- that “the first” or “one of a few” be- American Indian Patriots in the Revo- times as powerful as mor- room for contraband under tion, primarily drugs and haves a particular way. Although the lutionary War.” Also, it posthumously phine is carfentanyl. the mattress, in the closet, alcohol. demand is real, the response is individ- honored Mary Hemmings Bell, a for- Both of these drugs are under the bed or in draw- And remember, no ual. Sometimes the response appears mer slave of Thomas Jefferson at Mon- being easily purchased on ers. A person close to me matter what you’re going silent. Things are not always as they ticello, as a “Patriot of the Revolution.” the street by young and old had the unfortunate expe- through today, there is seem. All of this is where her historical alike and are killing people rience of being at home hope for you. Have a great In 1979, Batchelor went on to be an search led. Have you wondered where in mass numbers because when the police raided his day. organizing committee member of the yours would take you? they are unregulated. house and found all sorts Dr. Basha P. Jordan, Jr., Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Soci- Keisha Bell is an attorney, author, and Since Mayor Kriseman of drug paraphernalia in Chair, St. Pete P.E.T. ety — a Detroit-based organization public servant. www.emergingfree.com gave me the go ahead in his son’s room. His son Project Alliance

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Sista LeOla Peatinkle is a character!

BY DEXTER MCCREE Can’t Get Write. can find her working as a truly needed in the wake Feature Writer Earlier this month, student assistant at the of all the bigotry and ha- Sista Peatinkle made an downtown campus of St. tred our country is expe- ST. PETERSBURG – appearance at Kissin’ Petersburg College riencing,” stated Velma Ladies and gentlemen, Cuzzins restaurant (SPC). Thompson, SPC testing please allow me to intro- adorned in a floral print Born and raised in St. coordinator. duce you to Sista LeOla dress that, let’s just say, Pete, she graduated from Anderson-Warren Peatinkle. She is a Chris- didn’t hide her rear end. Northeast High School. randomly selected sev- tian comedic character She sashayed throughout She worked as a certified eral patrons at the restau- who’s affiliated with The the crowd of patrons, with nursing assistant prior to rant and paid for their First Ark of Noah Temple bold blue lips, accented by becoming a licensed prac- breakfast. She said she is of the Pentecostal Cathe- a silver chain strapped tical nurse where she motivated by one of her dral Chapel of Lamenta- around her neck to sup- worked for 10 years at favorite scriptures, He- tion by the Red Sea port her old lady glasses Palms of Pasadena Hospi- brews 13:2 that states: Missionary Baptist that lay tilted on her face. tal before joining SPC. “Don’t neglect to show Church led by the good As she entered, the So where did Sista hospitality, for by doing Rev. Doc Passup Ben restaurant patrons LeOla Peatinkle come this some have welcomed Can’t Get Write. cheered and clapped as from? angels as guests without This character’s fac- her gigantic smile lit up Anderson-Warren de- knowing it.” (Christian tious church schedule is the room. buted her alter ego at a Standard Bible) as chaotic as the name of This was her second family hosted Halloween You may not get much the church she attends. meet and greet event. Her party for grown-ups. of a worship experience There’s the “Rihanna aim is to bring people to- Along with a deejay and at The First Ark of Noah Hour Bibble Study” with gether from all walks of adult foods and prizes, Temple of the Pente- A. Possum Jones; praise life with a spiritual con- there was a contest for costal Cathedral Chapel dance rehearsal with no nection and to give back best costumes. She put on of Lamentation by the poles; “cry” rehearsal to the community. Her her best old lady dress Red Sea Missionary Bap- where she’s asking Sister goal is to touch the hearts and strapped on a wig, tist Church led by the “No Note” not to attend, of everyone she meets. and Sista LeOla came to good Rev. Doc. Passup and she knows who she Remonica Anderson- life. Her inspiration came Ben Can’t Get Write, but is. Warren, the soul behind from things she’d witness if laughter is what you’re During happy hour, Sista LeOla Peatinkle, is a at numerous family gath- after, check her out on this mock church serves Christian comedian who erings. Facebook @p2thetinkle. chilled Ensure on the enjoys being around peo- “Sista LeOla is a To reach Dexter Mc- rocks and Wuship Service ple and making them breath of fresh air. She Cree, email dmccree@the- is from 10:59 a.m. to1:12 laugh. When she’s not brings laughter and weeklychallenger.com p.m. with Passup Ben cracking people up, you words of wisdom. This is

CONNECT WITH US! 4 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 COMMUNITY NEWS Working Expo 50+ ST. PETERSBURG — ployment. Some of those and over workers with em- More than expected in employers were Habitat for ployers, the expo captured every way, AARP Tampa Humanity of Pinellas attendees seeking to find or Bay, partnering with the County, Pinellas County sustain their current in- 2020 Plan Taskforce, hosted Schools, Kidz World Pre- come with employment. over 70 adults aged 50 years school, Manpower and the Many were also just seek- and older during its Work- YMCA of Greater St. Pe- ing information to help pre- ing Expo 50+ held Tuesday, tersburg. pare themselves to become Aug. 15 at the Enoch Davis Thank you to event ven- marketable for employ- Center, 1111 18th Ave. S. dors who also attended and ment. Free transportation, a “Can you do this again were kept quite busy during $40 Publix gift card and a next month?” or “When will the expo. Thank you Neigh- hot, delicious breakfast and there be another one of borly Care Network, Em- lunch were provided. these?” are just some of the path Health, AARP Tampa For more information complimenting questions Bay, Pinellas County about AARP Tampa Bay, asked by our seniors. Schools and the valuable please contact Michelle Cyr “Our objective was to health screening provided at (727) 592-8008. For more connect experienced job by St. Anthony’s Nurse vol- information about 2020 Plan seekers with information unteers. Taskforce, please contact and resources to help build The expo also presented Cory Adler, Executive Di- their marketability in knowledgeable presenters rector at (727) 742-1757 today’s work environment facilitating workshops that About AARP and to connect them with the participants could not AARP Foundation local employers who see the stop raving about. Provid- works to ensure that low-in- value in hiring seasoned ing useful information was a come vulnerable older professionals. I think we ac- goal accomplished to help Americans have nutritious complished that today.”, sow the importance of ad- food, affordable housing, a said AARP Florida Associ- justing to the constantly steady income, and strong ate State changing employer de- and sustaining social bonds. Director Michelle Cyr, “We mands. Those workshop We collaborate with individ- look forward to continuing topics were: uals and organizations who our efforts in St. Petersburg • Completing Applica- share commitment to inno- to help people explore new tions Online vation and our passion for directions and discover new • Collecting Social Se- problem-solving. Supported opportunities.” curity Benefits While Work- by vigorous legal advocacy, The event provided ing we create and advance ef- valuable information for the • Importance of Social fective solutions that help job seekers and along with Media struggling older adults local employers looking for • Retirement Options transform their lives. AARP experienced workers hop- Information Foundation is AARP’s affili- ing to find or change em- Designed to align 50 ated charity. THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 5 COMMUNITY NEWS New computer lab at Jordan Park Apartments

BY RAVEN JOY SHONEL equipment and a nice vided by the PCUL, resi- Staff Writer clean air conditioned envi- dents can now surf the ronment,” said Mayor net, do homework, apply ST. PETERSBURG – Rick Kriseman. for work or email their This past April, the St. Pe- For those residents grandkids in another tersburg Housing Author- who need a little help find- state. ity (SPHA) hosted a ing their way around a For Jordan Park resi- rededication ceremony “We’re here to all work together computer, the PCUL has dents and community collaboratively to improve the for Jordan Park Apart- committed to giving members who have com- quality of life for the citizens,” said ments, and Saturday, Aug. classes on basic computer puters, Brown talked a lit- 19 they cut the ribbon on and internet skills. tle about the Spectrum Major McKinney. a brand new computer lab “Technology is just be- Internet Assist program, for the residents. coming part of our every- which provides eligible Teaming up with the day lives,” said Leah families with internet ac- Pinellas County Urban Brown, director of Gov- cess for $14.99 a month. League (PCUL) and Char- ernment and Community “We just wanted to ter Communications at Charter Communica- make sure that all of our (Spectrum), residents will tions. “We really wanted communities have access now have access to six to make sure here, in Jor- to technology because it’s new computers along with dan Park, that you guys just such an important new computer desks and had access close by to tool and resource,” said chairs. that technology.” Brown. “You know, having that Brown, who is also on Having computer ac- accessibility to the inter- the board of PCUL, pre- cess could make the dif- net and being able to sented the SPHA with a ference between passing come in here and do your check for $3,700. The and failing in school, so banking or shopping or SPHA matched that Tony Love, CEO of SPHA, whatever it is you want to amount and bought six urged: “Young people, do on the internet, or state-of-the-art computers. take advantage of the lab!” Facebooking, just to have With the furnishings pro- that ability here with new St. Pete’s finest: Stephanie Nicole Williams

TALLAHASSEE — and say, “That’s the doctor “This scholarship validates ences degree at the Indiana Stephanie Nicole Williams, I’d want for my loved ones that you are already practic- University School of Medi- a 2008 graduate of Gibbs someday.” Patients often ing the ‘art.’ I hope you re- cine in 2016. At the FSU High School, is one of five know best. So it’s fitting that ceive this scholarship with College of Medicine, she second-year students at the the College of Medicine’s the pride it deserves.” serves as community serv- Florida State University Col- standardized patients played The daughter of Clyde ice co-chair of the Student lege of Medicine chosen as a key role in nominating and Faith Williams, she National Medical Associa- a Chapman Humanism these students. graduated from Florida tion and vice president of the Scholar. Williams will be The Chapman Human- State University with a de- Allopathic Integrative Medi- honored in a ceremony at ism Scholars Fund was es- gree in biological science cine Interest Group. the College of Medicine in tablished in 2015 by the before completing a Master Congratulations from September. Recipients of the Jules B. Chapman, M.D. and of Science in Medical Sci- The Weekly Challenger! Chapman Humanism Schol- the Annie Lou Chapman Pri- arship are being recognized vate Foundation. for their ability to relate to “Many of us believe the patients with compassion ‘art’ of medicine remains at and empathy. Humanism is the heart of becoming a sometimes called the art of great physician,” foundation medicine. It’s the often-inde- trustee Robert Watson, finable quality that leads you M.D., wrote in a note to the to point to a medical student first scholarship recipients. 6 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 COMMUNITY NEWS Cory Moore keeps on winning Shorecrest Prep and Jack and Jill

BY DEXTER MCCREE Association Award is based sor of Fellowship of Chris- Feature Writer on recognition of the peers. tian Athletes, coordinator of Inc. to Host HBCU College Fair Recipients are nominated Feed the Homeless Pro- ST. PETERSBURG – cial aid, testing, majors cacy and philanthropic ST. PETERSBURG – by other educators and gram and part of the AVID Head Coach Cory Moore The Suncoast Chapter and more. giving. The mothers be- voted on. To be eligible for site team. Teens of Jack and Jill of “College placement lieve every child, with and his Lakewood High the award, teachers At Christ Gospel School football team America, Inc. will host its and success is a core part proper guidance and op- must have four or Church, he is an elder, inaugural Historically of our mission,” said portunity, can be a leader. recorded their first victory more years of teaching ex- youth leader, musician and of the 2017 season last Fri- Black Colleges and Uni- Shorecrest Headmaster The Suncoast Chap- perience and be in at least a mentor. versities (HBCU) College Mike Murphy. “Shorecrest ter of Jack and Jill of day. For Lakewood’s team, the sixth year of their teach- According to Lisa this was a football game, Fair from 1-5p.m. on Sun- is pleased to partner with America is composed of ing career for physical edu- Wolf, Public Information day, Sept.17 at Shorecrest Jack and Jill Inc. to put on 35 dedicated mothers but for Moore, however, it cation or health. Officer at the Pinellas was a continuation of his Preparatory School. this important event.” and 86 children between Candidates must be em- County Board, Moore is This free community Shorecrest Prepara- the ages of 2-18 years winning ways. ployed in the capacity for eligible to be nominated Moore won the Pinellas event will feature college tory School is located at old. The Chapter is which they are being nomi- for the State Physical Ed- recruiters and alumni 5101 1st St. NE in St. Pe- uniquely positioned and County Health Physical Ed- nated and within the ucation Teacher Award. ucation Association Award representing over 30 tersburg. Below is the committed to making a same year of consideration. “Our parents brought HBCUs including schedule of events: difference in the lives of (PCHPEA) for High School It’s an award based on us up setting high stan- Physical Education Teacher Howard University, Clark 12:30 p.m. - families residing in teacher performance in the dards for Chantella and me. Atlanta University, More- Registration opens Pinellas, Manatee and of the Year for the 2016-17 classroom, not the coach They pushed and gave us school year. house College, Fisk Uni- (Lobby of Shorecrest Sarasota Counties. For calling plays on the football goals to reach. That has not versity, Tennessee State, Athletic Center) more information, visit “I’m ecstatic for Cory field. stopped and I fear my par- and it is so well deserved. Edward Waters College, 1:00 p.m. - JackandJillSuncoast.org. “Winning this award ents to this day,” said Florida Memorial and College Fair begins (Rec About Shorecrest He put a lot of time into his has a lot of meaning be- Moore. “Our parents have students and extra effort to Florida A&M University. Gym in Shorecrest Ath- Founded in 1923, cause of who I represent worked hard to be re- “Support of Histori- letic Center) Shorecrest is a coed, ensure that they get it,” said and the message that spectable examples for us. I Chantella Moore, his older cally Black Colleges and HBC College, Frater- nonsectarian, PK-12 inde- comes along with it,” ex- don’t just represent myself. Universities is part of nity and Sorority Reps pendent school in St. Pe- sister and department plained Moore, who is in I represent them, Lake- chair. “He is effective be- Jack and Jill’s national meet with students and tersburg,FL. In a safe, his ninth year at Lakewood. wood High School, my prin- program thrust which families student-centered envi- cause he builds relation- “Being the football coach, cipal, Pinellas County ships with the students and aims to help students ex- 4:00 p.m. - HBCU ronment, Shorecrest ed- people tend to see you as Schools, my church family plore a variety of higher Alumni Panel Discussion ucates a diverse they trust him. Since they one dimensional. Our kids at Christ Gospel, students trust him then they are will- learning opportunities (Janet Root Theatre) community of students to need to see what achieve- that I teach and the players and increase cultural Admission to the HBCU become lifelong learners ing to try new things, which ment looks like.” that I coach. They’re all the inevitably help them.” awareness,” said Jack College Fair is free and open in the pursuit of personal His job at Lakewood is family and you don’t embar- and Jill of America Teen to the public. Registration is and academic excellence, Chantella knows about to be a teacher first and his rass the family.” working hard and what it’s Sponsor, Dr. Nathalia Jef- available online at 2017hbcu- physical well-being, cre- goal is to be balanced and Moore spends his days frey-Fort. fair.eventbrite.com. ative achievement and like to be selected High bring positive attention to coaching students who are School Physical Education Attendees will also About Suncoast the development of a the school. Monroe said preparing themselves to hear from a panel of re- Jack and Jill of Amer- commitment to social re- Teacher of the Year. Two Principal Erin Savage is win big. They’re learning to years ago, she too won the cent HBCU graduates. ica, Inc. sponsibility. doing good things at the keep their bodies and Panelists will discuss Jack and Jill of Amer- Shorecrest graduates award. Along with her school and the physical ed- minds healthy, physically fit teaching duties at Lake- their college experience ica, Incorporated is an empathetic, independent ucation department is and disease free. This isn’t while highlighting the African-American organi- thinkers who succeed at wood High School, she is great. a game at all. When the the department chair of importance of higher ed- zation of mothers who the university level, pur- “Anyone of the teachers final score is tallied, Moore ucation at an HBCU. All nurture future leaders by sue their passions, and health, physical education in the department could hopes that his efforts to driver’s education, AVID students are encouraged strengthening children lead purposeful lives. have won the award and de- prepare them for the game to participate and speak through chapter pro- Learn more at Coordinator and senior servingly so.” of life have been victorious. class sponsor. with representatives gramming, community shorecrest.org. Along with teaching To reach Dexter McCree, about admissions, finan- service, legislative advo- The Pinellas County and being the head football email dmccree@theweekly- Health Physical Education coach, Moore is the spon- challenger.com

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MANHATTAN, from front page the black community Board of Directors of the ested in the letter because in accepting a comprise to the Hot House, which will coordinator at Intersec- shouldn’t have to pay a Manhattan Casino Legacy “this is a done deal.” share the space with the serve guest at private ban- tions International came dime to secure its legacy Collective (MCLC) and To make sure there Callaloo Group proposed quets, weddings, dinner to the area in 1977. He “when CDBG money has former president of the was a credible competitor, by Pinellas County School dances and performances said he’s had the opportu- been coming every year Deuces Live, Inc., a group MCLC was formed. Board Member Rene upstairs, Geech’s BBQ nity to benefit from the for 30 something years. working to restore the “Now the people that Flowers. A local business and Kookies-N-Kream, an community and when he The city gets money 22nd Street Corridor back we got, that became part owner advised her that outdoor café facing 22nd travels the world, he talks every year in the name of to its former glory. of this group was just ab- neither group would be Street that will serve cof- about how hip St. Pete black folks and I don’t see Campbell explained solutely amazing,” said successful. fee and desserts. was. anything that they have the MCLC formed less Campbell. MCLC’s proposal in- Board member Gor- “That’s an important done.” than two months ago after Some of the names cluded educational don Davis, who is a restau- part of the history of who CDBG, or Community she sat down with Mario connected to the project events, world-class live rant entrepreneur and we are, and it’s right here Development Block Farias, a member of the are journalist and author entertainment, dancing founder of Tampa’s SOHO in St. Petersburg for the Grant, is one of the Callaloo Group who in- John Capouya, Arthenia and programming for the District, said his main whole world to learn longest-running pro- formed her that they were Joyner, attorney and for- upstairs space. They pro- focus would be hiring, about,” Johnson said. grams of the U.S. Depart- putting in a proposal for mer member of the posed to have live music training and collaborating “This is not just about a ment of Housing and the Manhattan to open a Florida State Senate, Ted three to four nights a with chefs. He said the ad- restaurant. This is about a Urban Development and Cuban Restaurant. Dorsey, co-owner and week and rent out the hall visory board of chefs will legacy. It’s about history.” funds local community de- Campbell said she chef at The Mill Restau- for private events. also consult on recipes, As of Wednesday, Las- velopment activities such asked him if he’d seen a rant, Chuck Egerter, The upstairs will be and that he’s in talks with siter has collected more as affordable housing, letter the Deuces Live owner of Eagle Datagis- supported by the six dis- distinguished chefs such than 200 signatures on anti-poverty programs drafted to the city ex- tics, Paul Wilborn, execu- tinct, historically-inspired as Marcus Samuelsson, the petition. She plans to and infrastructure devel- pressing the importance tive director at the culinary concepts from owner of the Red Rooster present the petition at the opment. of honoring the legacy Palladium Theater and downstairs: Hattie B’s in Harlem and celebrity Sept. 7 city council meet- “We done paid and heritage of the Man- many more, totaling 27. Kitchen, a soul food judge on Top Chef, Iron ing when the Manhattan enough,” Lassiter re- hattan when the request Speaking to the advi- restaurant, Sno-Peak, a Chef USA, Iron Chef Amer- Casino will be an agenda marked. for proposal went out last sory board last Saturday take-out and late night ica and Chopped on the item. Helping to collect sig- year. at the Manhattan Casino, café, Champagne’s Piano Food Network. To view the complete natures was Gloria Camp- According to Camp- Campbell made clear that Bar that will feature live Fred Johnson, deputy MCLC proposal, log on to bell, president of the bell, Farias was not inter- they were not interested music and craft cocktails, director and global arts TheWeeklyChallenger.com.

“Momma Tee” flagging down people to sign her petition. Shawandra Bell serving a taste of fare she hopes to serve at the Manhattan Casino.

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THE ROCK OF JESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ST. MARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICES/WEEKLY ACTIVITIES 1301 - 37th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 10:30 a.m. Worship Service (727) 321-6631 • www.stmarkch.org 9:00 a.m. Breakfast (First Sunday only) 9:30 a.m. Sunday School (First Sunday Only) Sunday School 9:15 a.m. / Devotion 10:15 a.m. Schedule of Services Praise & Worship 10:20 a.m. / Worship Services 10:30 a.m. Saints of Prayer - Monday 12:00 noon Church School ...... 9:30 a.m. Weekly Bible Study - Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Morning Worship ...... 10:45 a.m. Adult Choir Rehearsals - Thursday 6:30 p.m. Baptist Training Union...... 5:00 p.m. Van service is available by calling: (727) 327-0015 Prayer Meeting and Bible Study THE ROCK OF JESUS IS LOCATED AT: 3940 – 18th AVE. S., St. Petersburg, Florida Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Telephone: 727-327-0015 • Fax: 727-327-0021 Rev. Frank W. Rev. Brian K. Brown Email: [email protected] Peterman, Jr. Office Hours: Tues. & Thurs. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pastor

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 3300 31st St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712 YOUR (727) 906-8300 www.fmbctheship.net Email: [email protected] Dr. John A. Evans, Pastor

CHURCH AD COULD WORSHIP EXPERIENCES Sunday Worship...... 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. BE HERE Sunday School...... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday ...... Noonday Wednesday in the Word and Bread of Life 7:00 p.m. Prayer and Wednesday in the Word 7:00 p.m. Youth Enrichment Call: 727-896-2922 Our Mission: Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is a family of believers in Christ, reaching out to the world, preaching the gospel to the unsaved and teaching the saved to serve by demonstrating the Love of Christ. CHURCH NEWS Friendship MBC St. Mark MBC THIS IS YOUR INVITA- THEIR OWN VEHICLES, BER PROVIDED. WE HAVE The St. Mark Mission- M. B. C. @ 7:00 p.m. ing: St. John Primitive TION TO THE CHURCH WILL NEED TO REGISTER BLOCKED 20 SUITES ary Baptist Church, its Sept 10 - Health and Church of Clearwater, WHERE WE KNOW “IT'S FOR THE TRIP. SEE SISTER (WITH 1 KING OR 2 pastor, the Reverend Wellness Day after 10:45 Elder Ben Adams, Jr., JUST NICE TO BE NICE” - PENNY WILLIAMS, TRAVEL QUEENS). ROOM RATE Brian K. Brown, its offi- a.m. Worship Service. Pastor. September 2017 at COME TO THE SHIP AND MINISTRY LEADER, ASAP, $105.00/NIGHT PLUS TAX cial staff of Deacons and Health screenings and 7:00 p.m. SEE FOR YOURSELF - THE DEADLINE IS FAST (UNLESS YOU BRING Trustees, and the entire more… Sunday school held August at the Ship APPROACHING. YOUR TAX EXEMPTION). congregation, extends to Sept 10 - 86th Church for both children and Join US at “The Ship” at The Fourth Quarter Lead- CHECK-IN WEDNESDAY, the community at large, Pre-Anniversary Service adults of all ages. Sunday the 7:45 am or 10:45 am Wor- ership Conference will be NOVEMBER 8, 2017 – ship Service, a Real place to held on Monday, October 9, CHECK-OUT, SATURDAY, its wish that there would with guest church, St. school starts each Sunday be for these Real time. 2017 at 7:00 p.m. In addition NOVEMBER 11, 2017. be an overflowing of John Primitive Baptist morning at 9:30 a.m. All “OUR CHILDREN ARE the Church Conference will DEADLINE TO BOOK God’s blessings upon Church (Reverend Ben- are invited to come out BACK IN SCHOOL KEEP be held on Friday, October YOUR ROOM IS OCTOBER their lives. St. Mark is jamin Adams, Jr., Pastor). and join us. THEM IN PRAYER” 13TH, 2017 at from 7:00 p.m. - 15, 2017. grounded in a Christ-cen- Theme: “A Committed Young Adult Ministry MARK YOUR CALEN- 8:00 p.m. All Leaders of De- NATIONAL BAPTIST tered doctrine that has as People Serving a Faithful (YAMS) Every Sunday: DARS partments, Deacons and CONVENTION, USA, INC. its central core, the belief God”–Psalms 90: 1-2. 9:30 a.m. Don’t forget Wednesday Board of Directors are asked 137TH ANNUAL SES- that we are a haven of Time: 4:00 p.m. Mime/Praise Dance in the Word- Each Wednesday to attend. Please plan now to SION HELD WITH THE hope, help, and healing Sept 11 - St. Mark Tu- Rehearsal on Sundays: at Noon and 7:00 p.m. See you attend. CHURCHES IN CINCIN- for a lost world hungry toring Program Kick-off. 2:00-4:00 p.m. there. WEST COAST BAPTIST NATI, OHIO, SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY, SEPTEM- DISTRICT ASSOCIATION 4-8, 2017 and thirsty for the word of Tutoring every Monday Sunday School Teach- BER 6, 2017 AT 7:00 PM - SECOND SHILOH MIS- “THE SHIP” won't sail God. At St. Mark, we as a and Wednesday from 5:00 ers’ Meeting is held every “WEDNESDAY NIGHT SIONARY BAPTIST without YOU! For additional body of believers are p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:00 p.m. LIVE”, THE TRIBE OF BEN- CHURCH, YOUR HOST information on any of the an- Christians willing to work Sept 17 - Family and Senior Hour of Power JAMIN (SEPTEMBER) AND CHURCH AND REV. MAR- nouncements, please contact and partner in unity, prais- Friends Days-Celebrated Bible Study is held every THE FRIENDSHIP LAYMEN VIN SCOTT, YOUR HOST us by the following methods: ing God for the awesome during Morning Worship Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. MINISTRY ARE IN CHARGE PASTOR FOR THE UPCOM- Friendship Missionary Bap- gift of His son, Jesus Services beginning at Prayer Meeting and OF THE LOVE FELLOW- ING ANNUAL SESSION OF tist Church, 3300 31st St. S, St. Christ. 10:45 a.m. Bible Study every SHIP DINNER. PASTOR IS THE WEST COAST BAP- Petersburg, FL 33712 Church Events for September Sept 24 - St. Mark Tal- Wednesday evening: 7:00 ALSO ASKED FOR THE TIST DISTRICT ASSOCIA- Office: 727-906-8300 E-Mail: Sept 1 - Official Busi- ent Show: Details TBA p.m. ADULT MASS CHOIR, TION – NOVEMBER 8-11, [email protected] MALE CHORUS AND THE 2017 – IS PROVIDING THE Now “Live Streaming”: ness Meeting of St. Mark Sept 27 - Church Out- 2ND SUNDAY USHERS TO HOTEL INFORMATION. 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Pastor’s Corner BY REV. DR. DORAL R. PULLEY, SPIRITUAL LEADER Unity Temple of Truth Church Persistence in Physical Fitness - Mark 10:46-52

Persistence is essential in obtaining and ing and increased his volume. maintaining physical fitness. Challenges can His faith manifested through persistence be overcome through persistence. People made his whole. The more we hold the con- with challenges were drawn to Jesus Christ sciousness of our perfection and wholeness, for two reasons. One, his solution oriented the more we manifest physical fitness. De- consciousness was a magnet for people with spite challenges, we can never give up and seeming problems. Two, they knew that he just let our bodies go. We must persist in was a manifestor, one who consistently doing everything that we know to do to be brought good into expression. healthy so that we can live our best lives. Bartimaeus was visually challenged. In Many times, when it comes to physical addition to having a challenge with sight, he fitness, we start and we stop various pro- also had economic and employment chal- grams. Sometimes we complete the pro- lenges. He spent a lot of his time in Jericho gram and even reach our goals but once the begging. Bartimaeus represents that part of program is over, we resort back to our old us that is groping in darkness searching for habits. Once we return to unhealthy pat- light. When he saw Jesus Christ, the light of terns of behavior, it is challenging to start the world, he cried out for healing. People again. God is calling us to be persistent told him that he was too loud and that he about our physical health where it is not just should quiet down. Nevertheless, Barti- a program but a healthy practice that we maeus was persistent in the pursuit of heal- maintain throughout our lives. 12 THE WEEKLY CHALLENGER, THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017 COMMUNITY NEWS Can Charlottesville happen in St. Pete? BY KARIN DAVIS-THOMP- Erik Smith served as SON moderator and told the au- Staff Writer dience that the forum’s purpose was to provide ST. PETERSBURG – authentic dialogue and Concerned about the cur- open the door for healing rent state of race relations within the community. in the United States, com- “I have lived here for six munity leaders recently years and I still see how held a town hall meeting to segregated our city is,” L-R, Maria Scruggs, Imam Abdul Karim Ali, L-R, Rev. Clarence Williams, Mayor Kriseman, have what they hoped Smith said. would be an open dialogue He then posed the first Joanne Lentino and Pastor G. Gregg Murray Ken Welch and Kory Outlaw about race. After the violent question of the evening, stagnant while another is that the city does have a his- cide the fate of a young per- “We take the actions of protest in Charlottesville, asking the panel if they be- Va., that left one woman thriving. tory of race riots – referenc- son of color; they teach in our police department and lieved St. Pete might ever “What hate groups do is ing the riots after the death kindergarten classes; they how they respond to the dead and dozens injured, have to deal with a clash city leaders said they feed off of the unrest,” of Dr. Martin Luther King, sit across a couple who community very seriously,” like the one in Char- Scruggs said. “We need to Jr. in the 1960s as well as came to this country, the mayor said. “You can’t thought it was important to lottesville, Va. Protestors organize the forum and deal with those issues and more recently the unrest worked hard and saved and build a relationship with the there clashed over the city’s get ahead of them.” after the death of Tyron they have the power to ap- community if there isn’t allow residents a chance to decision to remove a statue voice any concerns about Several on the panel be- Lewis 21 years ago. prove or deny them a loan trust and respect.” of Robert E. Lee, a Confed- lieved that the popularity of “Racism does exist,” he to purchase their first From there, the discus- the state of race relations in erate general. St. Petersburg. social media and the inter- said. “It is not a question of home…” sion took several turns, from Rev. Clarence Williams, net has made it easier for if but when. When it will be- Dr. William Barnes of opposition to confederate The forum took place pastor of Greater Mt. Zion Friday, Aug. 18 at Mt. Zion hate groups to spread its come more overt and how Barnes Holistic Counseling flags flying on government AME, said while he knows message, remarking that will we as a city respond to Institute stood to ask a buildings to the responsibil- Primitive Baptist Church anything is possible, he be- on 22nd Avenue South. many say things online that it. That’s why this dialogue question – wanting the ity of government entities to lieved that the city was they would never dream of is so crucial.” panel to discuss whether combat systemic racism and U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist more engaged politically as thanked the local branch of saying to someone face-to- G. Gregg Murray, pas- the city planned to pass leg- the negative impact the cur- a community and with law face. tor of Mt. Zion Primitive islation to address the rent White House adminis- the NAACP for organizing enforcement. the event. He opened his Pinellas County Com- Baptist Church said what shootings of African-Amer- tration has had on the state “Hopefully we can be missioner Kenneth Welch really worries him is institu- ican children by law en- of race relations in the coun- comments by soundly con- proactive in warding off demning what happened in said he believes communi- tional racism. forcement. try. those sorts of things,” ties haven’t figured out how “What really worries Mayor Rick Kriseman Most agreed that the Charlottesville and urged Williams stated. everyone to remember “we to combat the new use of me is not a group of racists said the city is always con- open discussion was neces- Maria L. Scruggs, pres- the internet and social idiots that lit some tiki cerned about the relationship sary and although the are all in this together.” ident of the St. Petersburg “We need to all respect media. torches and decided to between law enforcement forum was a good start, branch of the NAACP, said “The internet is being have a rally, I worry that on and the community. there was still a lot of work one another, no matter that while the city may not where we come from, no used in ways it hasn’t been Monday they went back to He applauded Police to be done. have to worry about a mon- used before,” Welch said. their jobs in Human Re- Chief Anthony Holloway “We can agree to come matter what we look like, ument as the catalyst for no matter who we pray to, “These groups can now be sources and decided who for starting the Park, Walk, back and have town halls unrest, there are several like ISIS, using the internet got hired and who got and Talk program, de- like this and talk about no matter who we love,” other factors it faces that Crist said. “And if we get to get exposure worldwide fired,” he remarked. “They signed to allow police offi- these sort of solutions,” could create a spark, such to recruit and get funding.” put their uniform back on cers an opportunity to get said Pastor Murray, re- back to that, then America as poverty, joblessness and will continue to be an amaz- Imam Abdul Karim Ali and went back to boldly to know the community marking that the first step is the perception that one of the Islamic Society of St. protecting and serving. they serve and foster a bet- to agree that there is sys- ing place and will only get neighborhood remains better.” Pete reminded the crowd They sit on a jury and de- ter relationship. temic racism in St. Pete.

Making a splash ‘She’s the best grandmother’ JONES, from front page LOVE , from front page but beam herself. children always remember to be able to sit and come stories of her life. I can sit there for hours “Davi is awesome. her being there. see her and tell her how “She used to tell me talking, laughing and gig- She’s a great role model “She helped me out a much I love her. She lights some really funny, funny gling,” she said. “That’s my for the kids,” said Desti- lot with my kids, raising up every time she sees stories and we’d just sit baby right there.” nee Lemos, a former my kids,” said oldest me.” there and talk,” Angel re- Resident Alice Wilmot, coworker at Campbell granddaughter Judy Great-great grand- membered. “I’m just truly 91, said Mrs. Helen was Park Recreation Center’s Walker. “She was there for daughter Angel Brown, 21, blessed to have her in my the first person to greet pool. me and I just love her so spent whole summers with life.” her when she came to the Lemos expressed how much. She’s the best Mrs. Helen. Mrs. Helen leaves a facility two and a half years all the children looked up grandmother.” “That should mean loving impression on ago. to her, and how great a Great grandson Aaron something because as a everyone she meets, in- “She’s always smiling coworker she was. Brown, 35, is truly grateful kid for you to choose to cluding staff and other res- at us and she makes us all “She has a great sense to have grown up with his spend the summer with idents. happy,” said Wilmot. of humor. She is funny and grandmother and great your grandmother over Director of Social Serv- The party was com- passionate about making a grandmother. going to summer camp ice Roberta Knight ex- plete with chicken wings, a difference in the water,” Donnika Jones “It had to be the most with your friends, it means pressed how Mrs. Helen slide show, music, and of she said. enjoyable time in my life,” a lot,” said Angel. reminds her of her grand- course a cake. According to her them grow. As Davi’s par- he said. “I’m truly blessed She remembers sitting mother. “I love you all,” said mother, Donnika Jones, ents, we are proud of the to have a great grand- in the living room all day “She’ll tell me stories Mrs. Helen, as she basked who is an assistant princi- hard work that she has put mother that’s still alive and listening to Mrs. Helen tell about all kinds of stuff and in the love of her family. pal at Melrose Elementary, in. We see the best of who her daughter was a very and what she is becom- energetic, four-month-old ing.” baby and she needed an Jones credits her water activity to tucker her out. success before college to She signed them up for her humble beginnings “mommy and me” swim with her mother and classes at Lake Vista, and Coach Russ, then pro- the rest is history. gressing to St. Petersburg The water brought Aquatics under the tute- about a calming effect and lage of Coach Fred Lewis. little Davi showed no fear. Now, taking over her de- In fact, she enjoyed it! velopment and shaping Jones continued swim- her at Lenoir-Rhyne is ming and became compet- Coach Paul Schiffel. itive at the age of four as After college, she sees part of the recreational herself helping children in program at the Childs the pool as a coach or in Park pool with longtime the classroom as a teacher. aquatics coach Lynn Russ. As long as the children are She then continued on smiling, it doesn’t really with the St. Petersburg matter to her which job it Aquatics team. is. She’ll still be making a “Every child has a splash in the life of the gift,” said Jones’ mother. youth that she’s made a “As parents and educators, commitment to develop. we have to monitor their To reach Dexter Mc- Alice Wilmont Helen Love and Brenda Walker passions and foster their Cree, email dmccree@the- gifts. We then can watch weeklychallenger.com