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Family matriarch and a guid- ing force of Black Enterprise, Barbara Kydd Graves passed away at Howard University Hospital after a more than three-year battle with gall bladder cancer on Friday, May 25. She was 75. The wife of Earl G. Graves Sr., the founder, chairman and publisher of Black Enterprise, she played a vital role in the growth and development of the publication and media company, and its mission of economic empowerment and wealth building for African Americans. Since the launch of Black Enterprise Magazine in 1970, Barbara Graves, an alumna of Brooklyn College and a former elementary school teacher, held every Inspired by Steve Harvey’s Hoodie Awards, Miracle Home Care Inc. (Shashicka Tyre, Owner); Presents the 1st Annual Recognize Your Community Awards Held in Brunswick, Georgia. The Recognize Your Community Awards honors the Best in our Neighborhood within 9 categories. Hosted By Actress Vivica A. Fox and Angela Smith (Play Writer and Motivational Speaker, Brunswick (GA ) Live Musical Performances by National Recording Artist Bobby Valentino and Fantasia, along with Brunswick Recording Artist Jessica Rogers and Worship Leader Minister Kristie Aranah. Comedian “Big E” of Savannah, Ga. Friday Kick Off event ; All White Attire Party A “Red Carpet” was hosted by DeWight Eubanks of Atlanta House wives Culminating with Car and Truck Show/ Low Country Boil. Former presidential candidate, John Edwards was acquitted on the charge of cam- paign finance fraud. However, a mistrial was declared on five other counts when jurors said they could not decide if he illegally used money to hide his pregnant mistress while he was running for president. Edwards was a democratic candidate when President Obama was also running for president. His wife trav- elled with him on the campaign trail and came to Jacksonville with him during that time since she was a former resident of the city. During the time, a story was released that he had a mistress. He, of course, denied such. Later it was learned that his mistress was pregnant and even after the baby girl was born, he denied the relationship. Later he did confess to having the relationship and finally that the baby was his. He and wife divorced and she later died of breast can- cer. His trial lasted for one month and exposed much of the sex scandal. When the judge, after nine days asked for a verdict, the jury said they could only agree on one. It was finally determined that the trial would end as a hung jury. The new copper sales law will impact all of those selling copper to a recycler or buying the copper. The metal crack- down bill could put thieves behind bars for up to 30 years. There is a rampant string of AC burglaries through- out the state of Florida and many companies are hav- ing to place their Air Condition units in cages. This sit- uation also affects private homes. Therefore, Florida legislators have unanimously passed a law that would make stealing copper would become a first-degree felony carrying a maximum sen- tence of up to 30 years in prison. With the new law, we should have less damage to our homes and offices, the buyers of copper will be more careful and so will be thieves. The Florida State Conference and The Jacksonville Branch of The NAACP along with SCLC, The Urban League, and The National Action Network were scheduled to walk from Hemming Plaza to the New Duval County Courthouse to bring atten- tion to what is being called unjust application of mandatory minimum sentences and to pray with a theme “ New Courthouse, New Attitude”. Rain from a Tropical storm caused plans to change to a prayer vigil at the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Historic Sanctuary hosted by Bishop Rudolph McKissick Jr. Bishop Mckissick , representing Bethel Institute and Board Members of The National Action Network reminded those present that this is not just a national involvement, there are local soldiers on the ground fighting. His statements were “ we stand our ground, there are certain things we will not just stand by and allow to continue.” He issued a request to Gov. Scott…”since you came to see what tropical Storm Beryl was doing and the cost Jacksonville may need for a clean up COME BACK AND SEE THE STORM THAT”S BREWING BY THE PEOPLE YOU PUT IN PLACE”. He also questioned Prosecutor Angela Corey ‘s motives by asking the question to Ms Corey, “if a man was going up side your yyy0vjghnqtkfcuvct0eqo Looking for customers to patronize your business or utilize your services? 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It was also shown that a disproportionate number of nonwhite voters on the list that will not be able to vote in November, compared to the state’s active voter rolls is extremely large and the governor, despite clear errors and suspected bias will continue to lower the number of certain people, so more will be barred. The Supervisor of elections for Duval County, Jerry Holland is making a strong effort by going to the schools to register voters and having the list of persons on the list to be purged, notified through the mail and the media, including The Florida Star. However, on May 31, a Florida election law requiring third-party groups to turn in voter registration forms within 48 hours is “harsh and impractical.” Therefore, U. S. District Judge Robert Hinkle blocked the enforce- ment of that provision, but left intact most of the elec- tion law passed last year by the state’s Republican-con- trolled legislature. 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Family matriarch and a guid-
ing force of Black Enterprise,
Barbara Kydd Graves passed
away at Howard University
Hospital after a more than
three-year battle with gall
bladder cancer on Friday, May
25. She was 75.
The wife of Earl G. Graves Sr.,
the founder, chairman and
publisher of Black Enterprise,
she played a vital role in the
growth and development of the publication and media
company, and its mission of economic empowerment
and wealth building for African Americans.
Since the launch of Black Enterprise Magazine in
1970, Barbara Graves, an alumna of Brooklyn College
and a former elementary school teacher, held every
Inspired by Steve Harvey’s Hoodie Awards, Miracle
Home Care Inc. (Shashicka Tyre, Owner); Presents the
1st Annual Recognize Your Community Awards Held
in Brunswick, Georgia.
The Recognize Your Community Awards honors the
Best in our Neighborhood within 9 categories. Hosted
By Actress Vivica A. Fox and Angela Smith (Play
Writer and Motivational Speaker, Brunswick (GA )
Live Musical Performances by National Recording
Artist Bobby Valentino and Fantasia, along with
Brunswick Recording Artist Jessica Rogers and
Worship Leader Minister Kristie Aranah. Comedian
“Big E” of Savannah, Ga.
Friday Kick Off event ; All White Attire Party A “Red
Carpet” was hosted by DeWight Eubanks of Atlanta
House wives Culminating with Car and Truck Show/
Low Country Boil.
Former presidential
candidate, John
Edwards was acquitted
on the charge of cam-
paign finance fraud.
However, a mistrial was
declared on five other
counts when jurors said
they could not decide if
he illegally used money
to hide his pregnant
mistress while he was running for president.
Edwards was a democratic candidate when President
Obama was also running for president. His wife trav-
elled with him on the campaign trail and came to
Jacksonville with him during that time since she was a
former resident of the city.
During the time, a story was released that he had a
mistress. He, of course, denied such. Later it was
learned that his mistress was pregnant and even after
the baby girl was born, he denied the relationship.
Later he did confess to having the relationship and
finally that the baby was his.
He and wife divorced and she later died of breast can-
cer.
His trial lasted for one month and exposed much of
the sex scandal.
When the judge, after nine days asked for a verdict, the
jury said they could only agree on one. It was finally
determined that the trial would end as a hung jury.
The new copper
sales law will
impact all of those
selling copper to a
recycler or buying
the copper.
The metal crack-
down bill could put thieves behind bars for up to 30
years.
There is a rampant string of AC burglaries through-
out the state of Florida and many companies are hav-
ing to place their Air Condition units in cages. This sit-
uation also affects private homes.
Therefore, Florida legislators have unanimously
passed a law that would make stealing copper would
become a first-degree felony carrying a maximum sen-
tence of up to 30 years in prison.
With the new law, we should have less damage to
our homes and offices, the buyers of copper will be
more careful and so will be thieves.
The Florida State
Conference and The
Jacksonville Branch of The
NAACP along with SCLC,
The Urban League, and
The National Action
Network were scheduled to walk from Hemming Plaza
to the New Duval County Courthouse to bring atten-
tion to what is being called unjust application of
mandatory minimum sentences and to pray with a
theme “ New Courthouse, New Attitude”. Rain from a
Tropical storm caused plans to change to a prayer vigil
at the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Historic
Sanctuary hosted by Bishop Rudolph McKissick Jr.
Bishop Mckissick , representing Bethel Institute and
Board Members of The National Action Network
reminded those present that this is not just a national
involvement, there are local soldiers on the ground
fighting. His statements were “ we stand our ground,
there are certain things we will not just stand by and
allow to continue.” He issued a request to Gov.
Scott…”since you came to see what tropical Storm
Beryl was doing and the cost Jacksonville may need for
a clean up COME BACK AND SEE THE STORM
THAT”S BREWING BY THE PEOPLE YOU PUT IN
PLACE”. He also questioned Prosecutor Angela Corey
‘s motives by asking the question to Ms Corey, “if a
man was going up side your
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Kv‚u - Continued - A-6
Memorial Day weekend, 2012 for Southwest Georgia
and Northeast Florida will annually help remind resi-
dents from Brunswick through Jacksonville of the
many events that were cancelled because of tropical
storm Beryl. Many said the storm was really unpre-
dictable since they did not know if Beryl was a male or
female. And really felt puzzled when evidence that the
storm was still around on Thursday with a question of,
how long?
Photo by FM Powell3
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It is time we all take the time to observe the changes
this country is going through regarding civil rights for
all and the strategies being used to have a controlling
group of citizens in this country. Money is the key!
So often we hear that the morning after the 2008 pres-
idential election, meetings were held all over the coun-
try to see if there was any way the votes could be
retracted or, begin work immediately to get rid of the
newly elected president or block all of the changes he
promised to make. And guess what, these past four
years have been spent, ‘blocking CHANGES.’
Florida is one of the states leading an effort to deny
eligible Americans their right to vote. According to
reports the many voters purged consist mainly of inde-
pendent-minded, Latino, and Democratic-leaning vot-
ers. It was also shown that a disproportionate number
of nonwhite voters on the list that will not be able to
vote in November, compared to the state’s active voter
rolls is extremely large and the governor, despite clear
errors and suspected bias will continue to lower the
number of certain people, so more will be barred.
The Supervisor of elections for Duval County, Jerry
Holland is making a strong effort by going to the
schools to register voters and having the list of persons
on the list to be purged, notified through the mail and
the media, including The Florida Star.
However, on May 31, a Florida election law requiring
third-party groups to turn in voter registration forms
within 48 hours is “harsh and impractical.” Therefore,
U. S. District Judge Robert Hinkle blocked the enforce-
ment of that provision, but left intact most of the elec-
tion law passed last year by the state’s Republican-con-
trolled legislature.
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1859 and therefore celebrated with a flag that
was flown over the nation’s capital for the cele-
bration.
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JACKSONVILLE, FL ALCOTT, Dorothy
Traver, 89, died May 25,
2012.
AMACKER, David
Lester, Jr., 67, died May
21, 2012.
ANGEL, Otella, 81, died
May 27, 2012.
BORDERS, Katie
Longmire, 93, died May
22, 2012.
BOREE, Levi, 89, died
May 23, 2012.
BRIM, Roger, 68, died
May 27, 2012.
BROWN, Michael, 51,
died May 25, 2012.
BROWN, Rose Lee, died
May 22, 2012.
BROWN, Tomekia, 34,
died May 21, 2012.
BROWN, Willie Jean
Lawson, 59, died May 23,
2012.
CHITTY, Ivalene
Copeland, 84, died May
29, 2012.
CONWAY, Muriel, 82,
died May 22, 2012.
DIXON, Harold R., 56,
died May 28, 2012.
DUNLAP, Nan Adamson,
87, died May 23, 2012.
ELLISON, Lollie Mae,
died May 25, 2012.
EVERETT, Ethel
Johnson, died May 23,
2012.
FIELDS, Wesley Calvin
Red, 86, died May 24,
2012.
FRENCH, Dorothy J.,
died May 23, 2012.
FRIEDMAN, Robert,
82, died May 27, 2012.
GIBSON, Mark Andrew,
died May 20, 2012.
GORE, James,72, died
May 27, 2012.
HARPER, Eugene D.,
died May 28, 2012.
HAUGHTON, Malachi,
III, died May 23, 2012.
HAYMANS, Eunice
Rachel Lee, 77, died May
22, 2012.
HINES, Raymond E., 61,
died May 22, 2012.
HNYLA, Milton L., Sr.,
83, died May 23, 2012.
H O L M E S - P O U G H ,
Margie Ann, 66, died
May 24, 2012.
JAMES, Frank
Hampton, 85, died May
23, 2012.
KANE, Imogene M., 85,
died May 24, 2012.
KLOTTEN, Beatrice
Nelson, 97, died May 29,
2012.
LEE, Regenia, 51, died
May 20, 2012.
LONEY, Audrey G., died
May 23, 2012.
MAULDEN, James, 69,
died May 24, 2012.
McNAIR, Robert, died
May 24, 2012.
MELTON, Flora E., 90,
died May 23, 2012.
MILLER, Jenny, 66,
died May 22, 2012.
MILTON, Annie M.,
died May 24, 2012.
MURRAY, Annette, died
May 22, 2012.
O’NEAL, Lawrence E.
Larry, Jr., 59, died May
21, 2012.
PADGETT, Wilma
Stokes, died May 24,
2012.
PARKER, David
Michael, 45, died May
21, 2012.
REXROAT, Unema
Eads, 85, died May 28,
2012.
RILEY, Roosevelt, died
May 21, 2012.
ROBERTS, Robert
Bobby, 47, died May 23,
2012.
SCHIAVONE, Richard,
54, died May 26, 2012.
S I N G L E T O N ,
Gwendolyn, 51, died
May 24, 2012.
SKINNER, Ivan Leslie,
70, died May 28, 2012.
SMITH, Phyllis M., 93,
died May 25, 2012.
SPEIGHTS, Donald
Leroy, 65, died May 21,
2012.
TAYLOR, Agnes Barr,
86, died May 22, 2012.
THOMAS, Ruben
Howard, Jr. 44, died May
27, 2012.
THOMAS, Willie Roy,
died May 21, 2012.
THORTON, Jerry, died
May 22, 2012.
THORTON, Peter, died
May 22, 2012.
VOSS, Henry Clare, 70,
died May 23, 2012.
WAINWRIGHT, Norris
Chip, 85, died May 25,
2012.
WALKER, Cynthia Ann,
46, died May 23, 2012.
WEINER, Ginny M., 28,
died May 24, 2012.
WHEELER, Julia E., 80,
died May 29, 2012.
~*~
GEORGIA DEATHSDOUGLAS, Eugene
“Doug,” 61, died May 24,
2012.
GILLAND, Untaivus,
died May 29, 2012.
NELSON, Catherine,
died May 26, 2012.
QUARTERMAN, Nonie
Mae, died May 29, 2012.
STEWART, Christina
Addie, died May 28,
2012.
SULLIVAN, Lisa Lee,
died May 21, 2012.
WILLIAMS, Lillian
Geiger, 83, died May 19,
2012.
Historic Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church
201 East Beaver St. * (904) 355-9475Rev. Pearce Edwing, Sr.
Sunday
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3575, Jacksonville, Florida 32206Church Telephone: (904) 359-0661 Home: (904) 358-8932 Cell: 710-1586
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The first Agape Love Healing Women’s Conferencewas held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the MurchisonTemple C.M.E. Church, located at 5817 Catoma Street. Theconference was in honor of Evangelist Zelena Wilkerson-Crawford who died on 2/1/2012 from Breast Cancer. Dr.Deborah Wallace is the pastor of Murchison Temple. Thespeakers ministered on different aspects of healing such asemotional and physical healing. The conference was attend-ed by approximately 25 women who received a blessing.The speakers were: Evangelist Vern Tate, Sister LeolaWilliams, Minister Brenda Mitchell, Dr. Deborah Wallaceand Sister Judy Smith. All of the women in attendancereceived a goodie bag, as well as a door prize and photoswere taken. A special thanks to the businesses and electedofficials in the community who contributed items for thesuccess of this event.
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The League of Women voters had challenged the law, which had a $1,000-a-day
fine for failing to meet the requirements. The group said the requirement was so
onerous that it stopped holding voter registration drives in Florida.
With election coming up in Florida, there is much work to be done. Let’s get to
work, especially since Governor Scott’s administration vows to accelerate voter
purge.
In addition to lowering the number of voters, such state representatives as Jeff
Clemens has joined a campaign, in the interest of the public welfare and to restore
faith in the political process, he is asking Florida residents to join with Montana and
22 other states to fight the influence of the unlimited corporate cash that has hijacked
elections in America.
Corporate interests have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to strike the state’s cor-
rupt practices act, which was designed to allow voters to clearly understand which
corporations are attempting to influence the political process, not by banning those
contributions but merely regulating them. With this, the average, everyday citizens
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officer, during the 40-plus-year history of this company. Along the way, she is cred-
ited with grooming and developing several generations of executive leadership,
including sons Earl Jr., Johnny and Michael, all of whom have worked as executives
at Black Enterprise. Graves also co-founded and guided the Black Enterprise Women
of Power Summit, the premier networking event and conference for women execu-
tives of color.
“My mother was a steadfast and loving partner and counselor to my father; his quiet
source of strength and inspiration,” says Earl Graves Jr., president and CEO of Black
Enterprise. “She served as mentor and guide to several generations of employees,
managers and professionals. Above all, she genuinely cared for every member of the
Black Enterprise family, and held a special passion for children and young people in
particular.”
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Talk of the Town!Talk of the Town!Frances Bradley, Columnist [email protected] Volume Burks, Photographer
E kaabo (eh-kah-bow). Welcome.
has come and gone! There was music to fit all tastes – Bebop
Jazz, Latin Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Bluesy
Jazz, N’awlins Jazz, and Ragtime. Sacred Jazz was in the
plan, but was outplayed by an act of God called Beryl.
I thought my cousin, Barbara Breaker, was joking
when she texted that the Mayor had cancelled Day 4 of the
Festival because of an impending Tropical Storm. I checked
Weather.com which showed a temperature of 88 degrees
Fahrenheit on a cloudless day!
I thought it was premature to cancel given the
Festival’s spotty history of inclement weather. I kept thinking
of 1986 when diehard fans stood in the driving rain at
Metropolitan Park for trumpet master, Miles Davis, who
played with his back to them; then, there was the rain and
wind of 1993 which drove festival producers to turn the stage
around, so that enduring fans could retreat to the covered
backstage; and let’s not forget the nor’easter, which brought
rain and a chill to the ’96 event.
In a Times-Union interview, the 1999 headliner,
Grover Washington Jr. said, ‘’One of my fondest memories
occurred there [Jacksonville]. I was sitting in with Bela Fleck
and the weather was terrible - but nobody left [it was 1992,
and we surely did not leave]. You’ve really cultivated great
fans…very smart listeners.’’
I later reasoned that the permanent structure at
Metropolitan Park was more stable than the temporary staging
utilized for today’s downtown festival, although portable vendor
booths are always used.
I suppose three out of four days of fantastic music and clear
weather ain’t bad. Especially since I can add hearing live perform-
ances by four veritable giants of jazz, the octogenarian, Sonny
Rollins, and the timeless Jazz Crusaders – Joe Sample, Wilton Felder,
and Wayne Henderson – to my bucket list!
SPEAKING OF JAZZ… Meet
Tonisha Landry-Gaines,
Manager of Special Events for
the City of Jacksonville.
Recently appointed to the
position, she began working with
the city
as Special Assistant to Mayor Alvin
Brown in July 2011. The Special Events office produces
city-sponsored entertainment, i.e. the Jacksonville Jazz
Festival, World of Nations,
Florida- Georgia Football Classic, etc.
Ms. Landry-Gaines is a graduate of Florida
Agricultural & Mechanical University with a
Bachelor of Science in Business Economics. Her com-
munity involvement includes Girls Incorporated
Jacksonville, the PTA at Andrew Robinson Elementary, the War on Poverty-Florida, and the
Jacksonville Women’s Business Center Marketing Matters program, where she currently
serves as a mentor.
Congratulations Tonisha. We at TALK OF THE TOWN! wish you success and look
forward to your leadership in the Special Events office.
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STILL SPEAKING OF JAZZ, you never want to miss
Renee Ebalaroza, vocalist with the Noel Freidline
Quintet. Renee whipped the crowd into frenzy with her ren-
dition of Etta James’ At Last while the judges deliberated
during the Piano Competition. NFQ played Saturday on the
Jacksonville Landing’s Breezin’ Stage. Unfortunately, their
two scheduled performances of Sacred Jazz with the
Jacksonville Mass Choir on Sunday were cancelled because
of Beryl.
The Jazz Corner at Hilton Head, S.C. accurately describes
Renee as a “dynamic and extraordinary jazz vocalist.”
www.thejazzcorner.com/artists.php.
I have known Renee for…OMG!…more than 20 years!
The first time I heard her sing, I was among the customers of a local hotel’s piano bar, who
were captivated by this petite woman’s slamming rendition of Aretha’s “Dr. Feelgood”.
Who knew she had chops like that! I was a fan from that moment. In fact, Renee was lead
singer in a local rock band, the Untouchables.
One night I met my good friend, Joyce Bizot, at Partners (now the Brick in
Avondale) for dinner and to enjoy jazz pianist Noel Freidline’s group. You could have called
me a ten pin and bowled me over when I saw Renee on the bandstand sitting in for Noel’s
regular vocalist! It was a magical night and I get goose bumps reminiscing about that
evening as destiny unfolded before our very eyes. The Noel Freidline Trio featuring ReneeDickerson (she would become Ebalaroza a few years later) was born that night. They would
become Jacksonville’s favorite jazz ensemble with a following which showed up wherever
they appeared – Orlando, Savannah, Hilton Head, etc. Later, as the Noel Freidline Quartet,
they would become the house band at Las Vegas’ Bellagio Hotel, and a birthday gift to Julia
Roberts from her husband.
But, on that magical night at Partners twenty years ago, Renee’s amazing voice
would make a lasting connection with the musical style called jazz. BTW, the vocalist that
she sat in for never got the job back with Noel. Destiny!
Over the years, as personal friends, we’ve shared happy times – dinner gatherings
where she proved that she’s more than a pretty face with mad vocal skills ‘cause the girl can
burn in the kitchen, OMG! - and sad times - when she sang The Lord’s Prayer at my moth-
er’s funeral and I received the news of the passing of her dad, Irving Dickerson, who was a
magnificent gentleman.
When Renee’ comes for the Jazz Festival, it is a family reunion of sorts, which
includes a ritual meet up at Carl’s Diner in Springfield for oxtails and collard greens with
sister Velitia Gaines, who drives down from Atlanta with husband Terrence (a real jokester),
the love of her life, husband Michael Ebalaroza, and yours truly. We didn’t make it to Carl’s
this time, but there’s always next year!
Theodore Walter "Sonny" Rollins
Piano Competition Finalists, l-r: Richard Sears, StevenDenny, Winner-Addison Frei, Zoltan Balogh, 2nd Place-Emmet Cohen. Judges, l-r: Brian Culbertson, PerDanielsson, and John Thomas
The Jazz Crusaders: Joe Sample-piano,Wilton Felder-saxophone, and Wayne
Henderson-trombone
Frances Bradley, Corey Wilborn, and JeanineDowning
Noel Freidline and Renee Ebalaroza
Crowd pleaser, Trombone Shorty
Jacksonville Jazz Festival Hall of FameHonorees, left-right, Dick Brown, Dan Kossof,Joyce Bizot, and Bob Bednar
Tribal Disorder with Festival Hall of Famers,Longineu Parsons, Jr. on trumpet and Von Barlow,on drums (right)
Marcus Roberts and Bela Fleck
Kerry White, Chris Parsons, ChristineParsons, and proud papa, CharlesParsons
Left to right: Ok Sun Burks, GlendaWashington, visitor Zelma Smith, andFrances Bradley
Otis and Robin Railey
Naim Rashid, Jazz Festival Hallof Fame
2012Jacksonville JazzFestivalHall ofFameInductee,Prof. GaryStarling
Kevin Hickman and PatriceWilliams, Owners, Sweet Blue LadyOwners showing off their Mac 'nCheese
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Kv‚u - Continued from A-1what would you do?” of course Ms.
Corey was not there to answer . Perhaps
she will hear and give some thought.
Should you hear her speaking ,please pay
attention.
In this meeting Isaiah Rumlin,
President of the Jacksonville Chapter of
the NAACP talked about the Judicial
Branch of Government being where
playing fields are leveled, politics,
favoritism, prejudice and discrimination
are put in check and left outside the
courthouse. In his address Mr. Rumlin
stated since the tenure of Angela Corey
as State Attorney true justice has taken a
back seat to political gamesman ship
with the lives and futures of citizens in
Duval, Clay and Nassau Counties. He
went on to say that” Ms. Corey has
implanted a brutal, merciless, unfair,
unjust, immoral, prejudicial and discrim-
inatory policy of bringing the absolute
highest possible charge against some
while giving a free pass to others who
should be prosecuted for more serious
charges and face stiffer penalties. Mr.
Rumlin not only pointed to Ms.
Alexander’s case where it’s reported the
investigating officer made a conscious
decision to arrest her for aggravated
assault, because there was no basic to
believe she intended to shoot anyone and
under Florida ‘s Sentencing Guidelines
may have only faced 12 months and Ms.
Corey added Florida’s 10-20-life statue
to the charge enhancing the 12 months
County time to 20 years Florida State
prison time. He went on the point to the
case of Johnny Wills Rogers whose
booking report on March 8, 2012 states
Mr. Wills is a non-Hispanic white male
who fired several shots into an occupied
dwelling. The arrest narrative talks about
a verbal altercation with a witness that
was in the building. Arrested for
Shooting /Throwing Deadly Missiles
Into a Dwelling, a second degree felony.
Ms Corey allowed Mr. Wills to receive a
withhold of adjudication of guilt plea and
serve 8 months and one year of house
arrest without an ankle monitor. Mr.
Rumlin asked , “IS THERE JUSTICE
IN JACKSONVILLE “.
Mrs. Jenkins, Marissa Alexander’s
Mom reminded everyone there are many
people getting time unjustly in Duval
County. She wanted Marissa to know”
it’s not over, pound for pound, round for
round we are with you and we will
never give up…YOU DID NOTHING
WRONG”.
Congress Woman Brown reminded
the audience “ THIS IS MY TERRITO-
RY”, she taught at FCCJ, served as state
representative and has been the Congress
Person for District 3 for many years. She
will fight. Three years is not Mercy and
20 years is not Justice. She stated since
learning about Ms. Alexander she has
found out youth fillings as felons as risen
300% . The new industry in Florida is
called The Prison Industry. Do not be dis-
mayed the prison system in Florida is a
business. Young women felons has risen
800%. Congress Woman Brown stated
around 170 million dollars is being spent
for prisons in Florida. She assured those
listening that a National hearing is being
put together in Washington DC. Michael
Dowd, leading domestic battery attorney
in Washington is putting together a team
to address Stand Your Ground and 10-20-
life. When asked about the task force cre-
ated by Gov. Scott that does not have
anyone from DUVAL county as a mem-
ber Ms. Brown only stated “ that’s what I
mean, they have only met one time and
the next meeting is scheduled after the
election in NOV.“ Congresswoman
Brown is forming a coalition in
Washington DC asking the Black caucus
, Hispanic and Asian caucuses to focus
on the activities that are happening in
Florida surrounding Stand YOUR
GROUND and 10-20-life that will effect
everybody.
Attorney Kevin Cobbin informed
The Florida Star that the appeal is being
handled by Attorney Bruce Zinet and
Attorney Michael Dowd. Ms. Alexander
is in prison serving 20 years while the
appeal is in process.
This was not the usual rally, demands
were listed of expectations from reviews
of Stand Your Ground and 10-20-life.
• That the Governor pursues par-
don and clemency processes immediate-
ly.
• That the Gov. create a task force
to look at the effects of the 10/20/life
laws.
• That the Gov. include in his
“Stand Your Ground” task force a specif-
ic inquiry into how Florida’s laws are
helping/hurting victims of domestic vio-
lence.
• That Angela Corey stop support-
ing abusers and spreading information
about Marissa Alexander and her family.
• That Marissa Alexander immedi-
ately be granted full visitation and com-
munication rights with her family and
supporters.
• That Marissa Alexander be
released pending her appeal.
There were also facts that were list-
ed, however for the sake of space The
Star will print those facts in another
issue. The vigil ended with prayer against
injustice asking God to speak life into
our souls. Echoing the words of Bishop
McKissick ,”LET truth speak on Facts”.
Local soldiers are on the ground.
By AGSelectPR
It took ten tries, but Trinidad designer Ryan Chan
can finally call himself a Mission Catwalk chal-
lenge winner. Episode ten of the Caribbean fashion
reality series saw Ryan along with five other design-
ers were creating a prom dress for a high school
girl-a test not only of their design skills but their
ability to work with a client.
“I made sure to ask my model what her favorite
colour combination. She, without hesitating,
answered "pink and black", also my two favorite
colors! I created a pink dress with peau de soie fab-
ric and used black accessories. I also kept her age in
mind and, modernized the corsage by using a black
rhinestone encrusted appliqué, which I thought gave
her some attitude but yet kept it funky and fun- a
punk rock princess!”
Alvina Bryan was the lucky model who in addi-
tion to keeping her Ryan Chan design, won a
$10,000.00 gift voucher to shop at Xtra’s.
For him, this win is especially satisfying as he has
been in the bottom spot for the last four episodes.
He did start the series on strong footing, having
placed in the top four ranking in episodes two to
four. Whether he maintains his winning stance
remains to be seen as there is one more challenge
before the battle of the top three at Caribbean
Fashion Week which takes place at 7PM on Friday
June 8.
Alvina Bryan was the lucky model who in addi-
tion to keeping her Ryan Chan design, won a
$10,000.00 gift voucher to shop at Xtra’s.
For him, this win is especially satisfying as he has
been in the bottom spot for the last four episodes.
He did start the series on strong footing, having
placed in the top four ranking in episodes two to
four. Whether he maintains his winning stance
remains to be
seen as there is
one more chal-
lenge before
the battle of
the top three at
C a r i b b e a n
Fashion Week
which takes
place at 7PM on Friday June 8.
Jamaica’s Janel Jolly was ranked as the lowest scor-
ing designer and she was eliminated. Though she was in
the top scoring designers on episodes one, two and six, she
was safe throughout the series. Five designers now remain.
They areCrystal Powell and Gregory Williams of Jamaica,
Kerin Scott of Barbados, Belize’s Rebecca Stirm and Ryan
Chan of course.
Contestants are pictured to the left.
By Garfield L. Angus
JAMAICA: The
Braes River community
of St. Elizabeth has
added to Jamaica’s
tourism offerings, with
the opening of the ‘Come
Meet a Jamaican Village’
community tourism ini-
tiative.
The large, attrac-
tive village complex,
located in the heart of the
rustic farming communi-
ty, offers an authentic
experience that goes
beyond shopping to shar-
ing and connecting with
the locals. It boasts indi-
vidual shops where persons can purchase art and craft, local cuisine, and fresh farm pro-
duce. Also contained are restrooms, and a stage area for live shows and entertainment.
It is a project of the Braes River Community Development Association in collab-
oration with the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo).
Mayor of Black River, Councillor Everton Fisher, who delivered the keynote
address at the launch on May 27, called on residents to work for the preservation of the
project.
“Protect it, build and preserve on what has started. Before you think of renting or
leasing this place make sure the users of this facility, when they would have finished their
events, it is left in an impeccable condition, so as not to throw this thing into disarray. It
is not every event that can be hosted here… I don’t want to hear that the stage mash down.
There are different products for different places, and I am saying to you residents of Braes
River, this is historic for you,” the Mayor said.
Noting the scores of persons from across the island and overseas, who attended
the launch, he said their presence is proof that the product is attractive and if managed
properly, can be economically sustainable.
The Mayor welcomed plans to expand the community tourism initiative to include
tours of nearby farms. “The farmer can offer his farm as a farm vacation tour experience,
as many visitors enjoy walking on farms and will pay to learn how we plant local crops.
The farmers can also be included in the health and wellness market by learning the nutri-
tional value of his products and participate as a community tourism guide,” he suggested.
Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Raymond Pryce, told the gathering
that he is giving the venture his full support as many local jobs can be created.
He said that the plan is to provide training for tour guides and people, who oper-
ate the shops, so that they can better interact with and showcase the facilities to visitors,
while partnerships will be sought with established tourist facilities to encourage tours of
the area.
“We intend that this village concept for tourism in Braes River is also going to
become a standing feature on the calendar of activities in the parish. Along with
TPDCo, we are going to do the training for community hosts, the people who are
going to be tour guides. We are going to do a marketing strategy with the hotels to see if
we can have visitors coming in,” Mr. Pryce said.
JUNE 02, 2012 THE STAR PAGE A-7
U.S. and The Bahamas Commemorate Memorial
Day and Pay Tribute to Fallen Heroes
Mayor of Black River, Councillor Everton Fisher (right)examines pineapples on sale at the opening of the ‘Come
Meet a Jamaican Village’ community tourism project inBraes River, St. Elizabeth
'Come Meet a Jamaican Village'
Opens in Braes River
On Monday, May 28, U.S. and Bahamian government officials as well as family mem-
bers came together to mark Memorial Day by paying tribute to those who gave their lives for
freedom. The occasion was also set aside to give special recognition to the ten members of US
Patrol Squadron 23, LTJG William H. Martin; ENS John C. Tinney; AT3 Joseph A. Kiliszewski;
ATAN Thomas R. Caylor; AT3 Albert J. Olson; ENS Leland R. Osborn; ADC John W. Holle;
AO3 Franz E. Nelson; AD3 Gerald P. Lepard and AL1 Fred M. Sparks, who lost their lives dur-
ing a training mission off of the coast of Nassau on May 7, 1954 and Bahamian Private First
Class (PFC) Norman Darling who died in the Iraq War in 2004.
On hand to mark the solemn occasion at the fateful crash site off of Clifton Pier, U.S.
Chargé d’Affaires John Dinkelman, who noted that the importance of paying tribute to the men
and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America and The
Bahamas.
“As we reflect on the sacrifices of our American servicemen and women, we also
remember those of our friends and allies – for America’s Armed Forces have never stood alone.
Our military men and women include citizens of many nations, including The Bahamas.”
In his remarks, Governor General of The Bahamas Sir Arthur Foulkes stated that he is
joined by the people of The Bahamas in paying tribute to those brave young people who died
far away from home in the service of their country. He added that it is quite fitting that a day
is set aside to honor, commemorate and give thanks for those individuals who made the ultimate
sacrifice.
During the ceremony, family members paid tribute to their loved ones, a moment of
silence was also observed in memory of the fallen heroes followed by a gun salute by the
Military Police Force Protection Unit of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF). Also
among the highlights, the playing of Taps by the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) and the
release of two commemorative wreaths into the water by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew
and Master Sergeant Iris Rivera, of the U.S. Army, while onboard an RBDF P-48 Cutter.
Governor General of The Bahamas Sir Arthur Foulkes gives remarks during the Memorial
Day ceremony.
U.S. Charge d’Affaires
John Dinkelman and
Mrs. Dinkelman;
Governor General of The
Bahamas Sir Arthur
Foulkes and Lady
Foulkes with the Minister
of State for National
Security, The Hon. Keith
Bell; Minister of Foreign
Affairs, The Hon. Fred
Mitchell; LCDR Samuel
Wartell, Office of
Defense Cooperation,
U.S. Embassy; Minister
of National Security, The
Hon. Dr. Bernard Nottage
and Mrs. Nottage; Leader
of the Opposition, The
Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis
and family members of
the fallen heroes.
Tenth Time Is The Charm For Trinidadian
Designer Ryan Chan:
Wins His First Mission Catwalk Challenge
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LOVE TO SHOP HERE. LOVE TO SAVEHERE.
Once you know, there’s only one place to go. Perhaps you’ve been running all over town to save a little bit here and a little bit there. When all the time, you could save just as much at Publix, and enjoy the shopping experience, too. So relax—we’ve got you covered. Go to publix.com/save right now to make plans to save this week.
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Jacksonville Celebrates Global Day
Of Prayer As Host City
Jacksonville, Florida was once again chosen to be the host city for The Global Day of Prayer. A day set aside
for countries around the world to pray at the same time for the same things. This day is the middle ground of build-
ing towards a lifestyle of prayer.
The setting is ten days of continuous prayer ,one day praying as one voice and ninety days of blessings. The
first 10 days before the Global Day of Prayer created the opportunity for people around the world to unite accord-
ing to ACTS chapter 1 & 2. Everybody involved made an effort to focus an hour or two each day for special prayer
time. Isaiah 62:6 - 7. “I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night.
You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes
her the praise of the earth.”
Why did we gather? Habakkuk 2:14 “ For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord
as the waters cover the sea.” Children prayed, young adults were praying non-stop around the clock, prayer was
offered in many different languages, in many created ways to keep the prayer going 24 hrs- a- day. Waiting to be
filled with the power of The Holy Spirit. God promises that those who wait on him will be filled with the same
power to spread the same word to all nations who are alive on earth today.
Day one believers joined in united and persevering prayer to wait on God for the fulfilment of his promise.
Day 2 was prayed to become living testimonies of God’s salvation , forgiveness and deliverance. Day 3 was for
the church to grow in maturity to live holy. Day 4 was know and proclaim the truth about Jesus Christ and your
salvation. Day 5 was a prayer to bring believers home through repentance. Day 6 was for comfort, strength , grace
and joy to persevere. Day 7 to be as one. Day 8 for our eyes to be opened , to be delivered from bondage. Day 9
to become a house of prayer. Day 10 was a prayer to be obedient.
Sunday , May 27th believers from across Jacksonville met at the Potter House International
Ministries for worship and prayer in one voice as believers around the world prayed as ONE VOICE.
May 28th, ninety days of blessing began as an opportunity for Christians to continue in persistent prayer
and become the answers to their prayers. Faith without works is dead.
Luke 4:18-19. “ The Spirit of the Lord is one me , because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners, and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed,
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
The GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER SERVES TO HELP ESTABLISH A LIFESTYLE OF PRAYER.
PHOTOS: Husband and Wife Productions
(StatePoint) Even if you’re the life of the party, making
friends who share your enthusiasm for your hobbies is not
always easy. Especially for those of us who have unusual
interests. Baton twirling anybody?
While not all hobbies will easily win you friends like join-
ing a sports team or forming a band, there are many new
and old tools to help hook you up with like-minded people, no matter how obscure
your interests are:
Can’t Beat ‘Em? Join ‘Em
If your friends never take your book recommendations, or they always decline
your invitations to play tennis, it’s time join a club. Check message boards online
or in your community for listings. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, post
your own ad and start a club yourself!
Taking classes is also an excellent way to meet people with your hobbies. From
dancing to photography to cooking, you’ll meet people and learn something too.
Go Alone
Having trouble finding a companion for the opera? Get up the courage and attend
alone. There’s no shame in pursuing your interests solo. And once you’re there,
you’ll be surrounded by people who have at least one thing in common with you.
So be very friendly.
After all, there’s no better place to meet someone to take to the next event.
Go Online
You may not find anyone in your community who shares your love of model rock-
ets, but there’s an entire world of people out there, who you can meet “face-to-
face” online.
“New tools are allowing people around the world to connect online in a very
authentic way,” says Jamie Snider, Co-founder of Yowie.com, a video chatting
website.
Consider joining a free site like Yowie.com , where users with common interests
connect through group online video chats. Hold virtual club meetings and discus-
sions from the comfort of your own home. The site not only enables virtual “face-
to-face chats” but also allow you to share other media, like your favorite YouTube
videos, mid-chat.
Look for a site that has measures of protection like privacy settings. Yowie, for
example, has a reputation scoring system so you can make informed decisions
about who you interact with on the site.
Volunteer
Volunteering is a great way to meet people who care about the same things as you.
Stuff envelopes for a political campaign or serve food at a soup kitchen. There’s
plenty of camaraderie to be had when you work with others toward a common
cause. Whether you’re looking to join a club, or just gain feedback on a project,
take advantage of opportunities to connect with like-minded folks locally and
globally.
New And Old Ways To Find Friends Who Share Your Interests
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*****/ Community Activities
ETA PHI BETA SORORITY INC. FOUNDERS DAY LUNCHEON,
Celebrating 70th Year Nationally 50th Year Locally, on June 2, 2012 at 11:30,
Crowne Plaza Riverfront. For Information and/or Tickets contact 904-304-4779 or
904-713-8118.
JACKSONVILLE SHARKS VS TAMPA BAY STORM: Saturday June 2,
2012, at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville,
FL 32202. Contact 904.630.3900 for additional information.
Florida Sisters in Crime holds monthly meetings to spotlight authors and the
craft of writing every first Saturday from 10 – 12:00 p. m. at the Southeast
Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd. Our June 2, 2012 meeting will fea-
ture Vic DiGenti. DiGenti, a prominent member of Jacksonville arts community
has written multiple award winning books. Visit www.floridasistersincrime.com
for more information.
HALE & HEARTY 7K RACE, this Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Riverside Arts
Market, Jacksonville FL. For more information call 904.389.2449 .
SUMMER IN SANCTUARY on Sunday June 3, 2012, at MOCA Jacksonville,
333 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact 904.366.6911 for more
information.
Boxwood and TBA this Monday, June 4, 2012, at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St.,
Jacksonville, FL 32202. For more information call 904.353.4686.
DOWNTOWN TOP TO BOTTOM WALKING TOUR, on Tuesday June 5,
2012, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr. W., Jacksonville, FL 32202.
SENIOR DAYS on Wednesday June 6, 2012, at the Museum of Science and
History (MOSH), 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Call
904.396.MOSH for additional information.
22nd Annual Jacksonville Foodfight: Thursday June 7, 2012, at the EverBank
Field, 1 Everbank Field Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202. For more information
contact 904.633.6100.
JACKSONVILLE SUNS vs JACKSON GENERALS, on Friday June 8, 2012
Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL
32202.
Jax Truckies Food Truck Rally to Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, June 9,
2012, at the Burrito Gallery, 21 E. Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. Contact
904.598.2922 for additional information.
The Raines Class of 1973 invites everyone to come out and celebrate it’s
Summer Kick Off Gala fundraiser:
June 23, 2012, from 7-Midnight, at Carls Main Street, Southern/Soul Restaurant,
1748 North Main Street (the corner of 8th & Main), (904) 598-1255. For more
information contact Vice Chair Gail Hammond Haines at 725-2157 or Treasurer
Katrina Spencer at 768-4823.
(StatePoint) Just because it’s summer vacation, doesn’t
mean your kids should sit idle. Instead of allowing them to
fritter away in front of the television while school is out,
encourage them to use the downtime to give back to the
community.
How can you get your kids to lend a helping hand?
Children will really get on board with causes that speak to their interests. Three
real-life heroines who were recently honored for their charitable work by the
“Harlequin More Than Words” awards program offer some insights as to how
young people can spend the summer giving back. For their extraordinary commu-
nity contributions, Harlequin donated $15,000 to each of their causes.
• Get Involved: There are plenty of hands-on volunteer opportunities well-suited
for young people, such as walking dogs at an animal shelter, reading to seniors in
a nursing home, or picking up trash at a cleanup.
• Mentor: Most people think you need to be older to be a mentor. “Even young
people have something to offer their peers,” says Sally Spencer, the CEO of Youth
Assisting Youth. Teens and young adults who are home during the summer should
consider serving as mentors to at-risk youth. Both mentor and mentee stand to
gain from such a friendship.
• Organize: Talk to your local shelter or food pantry to see what items are needed
most and help your child organize a food drive through his or her summer camp
or community center. “Communities hold the collaborative strength needed to
tackle hunger,” says Helen McGovern, executive director of the Emergency Food
Network.
• Raid the Piggy Bank: “Many children want to give to a cause on their own,” says
Mindy Atwood, CEO and founder of Patches of Light, a nonprofit organization for
families of critically ill children. “You can encourage charitable giving at an early
age by helping them allocate a portion of their allowance for charity each week.”
• Donate: Kids outgrow clothing and books quickly. Together, clean out their clos-
ets and shelves and donate what is usable to charity.
To read a collection of short stories inspired by the lives of the three “Harlequin
More Than Words” winners, visit www.HarlequinMoreThanWords.com.
How To Get Your Kids Volunteering This Summer
Announcements, meetings, happenings, and community events scheduled in Jacksonville and the surrounding area
Prepare Your Home For Summer Weather
(StatePoint) Cooling your home in summer can be
an expensive prospect, especially as temperatures soar
well above comfort level. But don’t sweat it. Experts say
you can dramatically lower your energy bills and stay
comfortable too.
“There are a number of easy adjustments and
upgrades, at all price points, that can save you energy and
money this summer,” says Mark Demerly, President of Demerly Architects, and
chair of the American Institute of Architects’ Custom Residential Architects
Network.
To help get you started, Demerly offers some timely advice:
Roof Venting
The roof of your home acts as an absorbent. It’s therefore critical to release
heat from your roof so that it doesn’t come into the house instead, says Demerly.
Proper insulation will prevent heat from coming in, and a sound ventilation sys-
tem will help get rid of build-up.
Start by checking to see if your attic is properly insulated and ventilated.
Eave vents, ridge vents, and roof venting materials can help push heat out.
Consider adding solar-paneled or wind-driven vent pipes, as these will act to pull
hot air out of the attic. This upgrade is useful year-round, as insulation helps retain
heat as well.
Windows
Windows are critical to keeping your home cool, Demerly says. Keep
them open when temperatures are moderate and there’s low humidity. Natural
ventilation is free!
Install a window fan facing outward -- pushing air out, not in -- and open
the windows on the opposite side of the house to exhaust the hot air out, and pull
in cooler outside air. Also, consider using a house fan for the attic, to move more
fresh air into your entire home.
Reflect heat out of the house for a larger, yet cost-effective measure by
installing window films. You might also consider replacing old windows with a
modern energy-efficient option made of insulated glass matched with Low-E coat-
ings and argon gasses. Be aware that casement and awning windows minimize air
infiltration better than double hung windows.
Basic Home Maintenance
Some additional steps you can take to reduce cooling costs include:
Paint your house a lighter, more reflective color.
If you have a flat roof, consider a lighter colored membrane covering, such
as Thermoplastic PolyOlefin (TPO), to reflect light. Green roofs, which cover and
insulate the surface from heat, can also be applied to exiting flat roofs.
Install more high-efficient air units or alternative systems, like geothermal
systems, to provide cost savings.
Plant trees around your home to shade your house in summer and cool the
air.
An architect can help you apply many of these cost-saving initiatives. To
find one in your area, visit: http://architectfinder.aia.org/.
While improving your home’s energy efficiency will save you money in
the long run, avoid spending a fortune on the upgrades. “Remember, tax credits
exist for many of these ideas, so be sure to look into them before starting any proj-
ect,” Demerly adds.
A few actions you take now can help you lower your energy costs all sum-
mer. Get started today for a cool, comfortable season.
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Making Her Miracles: Brunswick’s Shashika Hill
Gives Back To Community With Celebrity
Studded Awards Weekend
JUNE 02, 2012
By ARTHIA NIXON
Florida/Georgia Star
When life threw a whole bunch of lemons at
Shashika Hill, she found herself having to quit school as
a 15 year-old mother. Things were tough – physically,
emotionally and financially – and yet she found a way
to turn her lemons into lemonade. She dusted herself off
and focused on her new child and later her ailing grand-
mother. Little did she know, her compassionate and car-
ing spirit which helped her through grandmother’s bat-
tle with cancer would pave the way to a career that now
has Hill in a position to give back to the community.
“Yes, I had a baby at 15 and was working at
FLETC when my grandmother got sick,” she told The
Star. “She was actually my inspiration to start Miracle
Home. After I took care of her, I wanted to take care of
someone else but didn’t even have money to put an ad
in the newspaper. I saw an ad where a lady needed 24
hour care. I couldn’t do it and so she asked me why I
didn’t consider hiring other people and then just start
a company. Well, I thought about it and decided it was
my calling.”
However, Hill was given a cold shoulder when
she reached out to the community for business advice
and support. Far from discouraged, she earned her GED
and went back to school to pursue a license as a home
health care agent. Eyes on the prize, she was deter-
mined to become a business owner.
“I went to Atlanta and being there, I got a better reception and got into networking with like mind-
ed individuals,” she said. “It’s sad that I had to leave home and go there to get the help I needed but at the
end of the day, I have to come back home because it is a part of me.”
Still Hill, now a mother of two, faced challenges.
“I simply didn’t have any money,” she admitted. “I had two kids and a whole lot of sacrifices to
make. There were times when we had no food. In fact, I remember us sharing a loaf of bread. My vehicle
was repossessed and I went through so much but I always knew that Miracle Home Care would be some-
thing great. I kept telling my kids to hang in there and remind them that this is just a test because God is
preparing us for something really big. And you know, if I had to do it all over again, I would.”
At age 31, Shashika Hill is living a life many may envy, yet many don’t realize the story behind her
well deserved glory. In spite of those who weren’t there when she was a youngster looking for help or an
up and coming entrepreneur seeking advice, Hill has taken a different approach to life.
“I know the most important thing is giving back,” says the once struggling mother who is now a phi-
lanthropist. “I don’t want anyone to feel as alone as I was. We didn’t even have school supplies as kids
sometimes, so every year I do a back to school event and give children the things I didn’t have. I also host
a Christmas party for the community because it’s something that I have to do and make sure other kids don’t
have the kind of Christmas I had during my struggles.”
Now, she’s taken her giving to a whole new level with the recent Recognize Your Community
Awards assembling Hollywood heavyweight and hair diva Vivica Foxx, reality star and stylist extraordi-
naire Dwight Eubanks, American Idol turned actress Fantasia Barrino and singer Bobby Valentino in
Brunswick.
“I had to bring them in and host this event because I think it bought a lot of change to people’s
lives,” said Hill. “The awards recognized the business community and I don’t want new business owners
to experience what I did. We have to work together to make a change and support each other. I love
Brunswick, it’s my home and I want to make a change. Even though I didn’t have people pour into me when
I needed them to, I have learned to forgive people and move on.”
Hill is a visionary with a vision that might just be too big to be contained in Brunswick. Great things
are indeed in store for the young woman who proves there can be miracles when you believe.
Photos by: Ken Carroll [email protected], www.kseezphotography.com, (912) 617-4269. Other photographers included Angela Favors-Morrell, Vivian Walker Mitchell, Douglas Wilson,andMike Force Photography.
Shashika Hill and her husband Trey flank recording artist andLife Is Not A Fairytale actress/author Fantasia Barrino. The
American Idol is said to be an inspiration to Hill.
Shashika Hill and friend Dwight Eubanks sharehugs on the red carpet. Style star Eubanks, fromReal Housewives of Atlanta, is someone Hill con-
siders a great encouragement and supporter.
Shashika Hill (right) and staff pose with actress Vivica Foxxoutside Brunswick’s Ritz Theatre during the Recognizing Your
Community Awards main event.
Teen Moms to MogulMoms: Shashika Hill(right) and AmericanIdol Fantasia, Barrinogreet fans on the red
carpet. Hill’s trial to tri-umph story and
Barrino’s both showthat teen moms can still
achieve their dreamsand overcome obsta-
cles.
Actress Vivica Foxx brings the house down atthe Ritz announcing RYCA winners.
Dwight Eubanks shows whyhe is king of the catwalk.
Vivica Fox and ShashikaHill stun in style.
JUNE 2, 2012THE STAR
Record Crowd Watches USA
Soccer Dismantle Scotland
PAGE B-4
By MIKE BONTS
Sports Writer
Landon Donovan’s
hat trick led the U.S. Men’s
National Soccer Team to a
convincing 5-1 victory
over Scotland before
44,438 Saturday night. The
attendance at EverBank
Field set the record for a
USA men’s friendly match
in the Southeast as the U.S.
debuted its new red-and-
white-striped Nike jerseys.
“We are very
pleased with the perform-
ance,” said USA head
coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
“I think you saw many ele-
ments of what we’re
always talking about, what
we’re trying step by step to
develop. It’s a fast-paced
game, it has tempo in it. It
has one-two touch combi-
nations through our midfielders as fast as possible finding the forwards up
there, having pace, build up from the back, no long balls.”
The USA has won five straight matches dating back to
November’s 3-2 win against Slovenia, and has a 4-0 record in 2012. The
1998 squad is the only other team in U.S. history to open the year with
four wins in its first four games, starting 4-0 with victories against
Sweden, Cuba, Costa Rica and Brazil.
The five goals scored on Saturday were the most since the USA’s
6-1 victory against Cuba in World Cup qualifying in 2008, in Washington,
D.C.
Donovan’s scored an unassisted goal just three minutes into the
match to put the USA on the scoreboard first. He scored his second goal
when Jermaine Jones notched his second assist of the game. Donovan’s
third goal of the game on an assist from Michael Bradley. It was his 49th
career goal for the national team.
It was Donovan’s second hat trick in Florida. His first came in
2007 against Ecuador
Bradley gave the USA 2-0 lead with his 10th career goal on a long curling
shot from the top of the box. It was the first time Bradley and Donovan had scored together since the 2011 Gold
Cup.
Jones’ second career goal for the United States made it 5-1 off an assist from Donovan.This was the United
States' 15th four goal victory and the 19th game with at least five goals scored.
The USA’s quick start was only slowed by its own goal. Scotland defender Charlie Mulgrew crossed the
ball in from the right side to captain Kenny Miller, who headed the ball at the top of the six-yard box back across
the goal. The ball bounced off of U.S. center back Geoff Cameron’s body and rolled into the net to cut the USA’s
lead to 2-1.
“All those elements I think we saw a lot today. I think we set the tone and the team kept their rhythm
throughout the entire game. We kept the tempo going, the energy was high. We saw wonderful goals. For a coach,
that’s obviously fun to watch, no doubt about it,” said Klinsmann.
With the win, the USA improves to 6-4-1 under Klinsmann. U.S. opponents also have yet to directly score
a goal this year. The U.S. improved to 2-3-2 all-time against Scotland.
SHARKS RIP
PREDS, 55-37,
FOR SECOND
STRAIGHT WIN
The ArenaBowl XXIV Champion
Jacksonville Sharks used a 30-point second quarter
to erase an early deficit and take control, defeating
the Orlando Predators by a 55-37 count at Amway
Center on Friday night.
The Sharks trailed 14-3 entering the second
quarter as a result of an early turnover on downs.
But on the first play of that second frame, quarter-
back Bernard Morris hit Bobby Sewall for a 10-
yard touchdown pass that brought Jacksonville
within seven points. From there, the run was on.
After an Orlando touchdown, Jacksonville
scored 39 of the game’s next 42 points to take a 49-
24 lead early in the fourth. Though the Predators
scored twice in the fourth, Orlando never cut its
deficit within two scores in that final frame.
Included in that mid-game run was a 37-
yard field goal off the left foot of Marco Capozzoli,
who made all three of his field goal attempts.
Capozzoli set a pair of franchise records on Friday,
as that 37-yarder was the longest in team history
and he became the first Shark to kick three field
goals in one game. Capozzoli is now 7-for-7 on
field goal attempts this season.
The Sharks’ surge was keyed by an impres-
sive defensive effort during the middle portion of
the game. From the middle of the second quarter
until the end of the third, Jacksonville’s defense
went seven possessions without allowing a touch-
down. This included a pair of fumble recoveries,
two turnovers on downs and a missed field goal.
Aaron Robbins led the Sharks’ defensive
onslaught, sacking Orlando’s Chris Leak on two
separate occasions. Scooter Berry continued to
build on his impressive rookie season as well,
notching a sack and a fumble recovery. Berry now
leads the team with six sacks and has recorded one
in five of the team’s last seven games. Overall,
Jacksonville set a new season high with four quar-
terback sacks on Friday night.
Offensively, Morris played another mis-
take-free contest in his third start of the season. He
tossed a season-high six touchdown passes, finish-
ing 18-of-34 for 173 yards in the process. Morris
also ran for 44 yards on four carries, including a 24-
yard touchdown dash on the first play of the fourth
quarter. Morris has now thrown 10 touchdown
passes without an interception in his last three
games.
Terrance Smith led Jacksonville’s receiving
corps with 10 catches for 64 yards and three touch-
downs. Smith has now scored at least two touch-
downs in nine of the Sharks’ 10 games in 2012.
Sewall added four catches for 74 yards and two
scores, while Jamarko Simmons hauled in a touch-
down as well.
For the Predators, Leak went 17-of-32 for
275 yards and four touchdowns. Dwayne Eley, Jr.
proved to be one of Orlando’s biggest offensive
threats, as he racked up 114 receiving yards and
240 all-purpose yards. T.T. Toliver led the way with
three touchdown catches for the Predators. With the
win, Jacksonville temporarily pulls into a tie with
the Tampa Bay Storm for second place.
Jaguars Sign Second-Round Draft
Pick Andre BranchThe Jacksonville
Jaguars signed 2012 sec-
ond-round draft pick Andre
Branch to a contract, the
club announced today.
Branch was the 38th over-
all pick in the draft land is
the first of the team’s six
draft picks to sign a con-
tract.
Branch, 6-5, 258, was a
four-year letterman at
defensive end for Clemson
where he made 27 starts.
He finished his career with
17.5 sacks, 33.5 tackles for
loss and 197 tackles. He
was the first player from Clemson drafted by the Jaguars in franchise history.
As a senior, Branch served as a team captain and earned second-team All-America honors after compiling
a career-high 10.5 sacks. The 10.5 sacks led the ACC and were the fourth-most in school history for a season. He
also led the team with 17 tackles for loss and totaled a career-best 85 tackles.
A native of Richmond, Virginia, he attended Varina High School where he started at both linebacker and
tight end. He also lettered in basketball.
USA's No. 10 Landon Donovan on his way to
one of his three goals against Scotland
(Photo by Nancy Beecher)
The USA's five goals against Scotland were
the most since a 6-1 victory against Cuba in
World Cup qualifying in 2008. (Photo by
Nancy Beecher)
USA's Steve Cherundolo, No. 6,bat-
tles for the ball in the 5-1 win over
Scotland. (Photo by Nancy Beecher)
JUNE 2, 2012 THE STAR PAGE B-5
THROUGH THE EYES OF CHILDRENBy Daris Howard
It was springtime and
my two youngest daugh-
ters had been cooped up
in the house all winter and
were fretting to get out
every chance they could.
They were born after we
thought we were done
having children and they
have complicated our
household in many won-
derful ways. They have
also colored our lives
with a tapestry of aware-
ness that we should have
had with our other chil-
dren but did not always.
I helped them put
their sweaters on, for even
though it was May, it was still chilly. Each of them put a hand in mine and we stepped outside for an education-
al walk through the garden as I planned to show them the many wonders of spring.
The first thing we came to were the wild roses that bloom along the ditches and canals near our house. Their
fragrance filled the air with a scent that tingles the nose. My two-year-old, Elliana, pointed to them. “What are
those?” she asked.
Before I could answer, her four-year-old sister, Heather, jumped in. “Those,” she said, “are called noses. They
are called that because they smell so good. But be careful because those sharp things on them are called pokies.”
A large orange and black Monarch butterfly landed on the bushes next to us. Heather pointed to it. “Oh, look,
Elli, it’s a flutterby.”
As we stood there watching the ‘flutterby’, a flock of geese noisily winged its way north in formation above
us. Heather pointed to them. “Those are called gooses. The noise they make is honking.”
Elliana looked impressed with her big sister’s knowledge. “Why are they honking?” she asked.
“Because,” Heather answered with an air of four-year-old wisdom, “they are anxious to get home and the ones
in the front are going too slow, so the ones in the back want them to get out of the road.”
As we continued our walk through the garden a pungent smell filled the air. Heather and Elli both sniffed and
wrinkled their noses. Heather turned to her little sister. “That is called a ‘stunk’, and I’m sure I don’t need to tell
you why it is called that.”
Our walk took us through the strawberry patch that was waking from the cold winter and was starting to put
on flowers like a springtime snow. Heather pointed to them. “Do you know what these are, Elli?” Elli shook her
head, so Heather continued. “These are called yum berries. That is their real name, but some people call them
slow berries because they take too long before they can be eaten.”
As we continued our walk I just kept quiet and listened to Heather describe the world around us with her vivid
imagery and imaginative way. I realized this educational walk was more of an education for me than for them, for
God gave me eyes to see, ears to hear, a nose to smell, a mouth to taste, and fingers with which to feel, but he
gave me children to give me a reason to stop and look, to help me pause and listen, to remind me to take time out
and smell the flowers, to help me be grateful for the flavors of the bounty around me, and to reach out enjoy touch-
ing what I see.
Thank you, God, for children.
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JUNE 2, 2012THE STARPR - 1
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
– One year after watch-
ing other entrepreneurs
pitch their business
ideas in the Black En-
terprise $10,000 Eleva-
tor Pitch contest,
Florida A&M Univer-
sity (FAMU) alumna
Ebonee Rudolph de-
cided to compete and
won. Rudolph, whose
pen name is Ebonee
Monique, is the owner
of the boutique ghost-
writing firm "Mama I
Want to Write!" In 60
seconds, in front of ap-
proximately 1,500 peo-
ple, and on her 30th
birthday (May 24),
Monique convinced
celebrity judges at the annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Confer-
ence and Expo in Chicago, Ill. that her business was worth the invest-
ment.
“Last year, I was watching this elevator pitch from the audience,”
said Monique. “I am overjoyed to be able to see my growth as a busi-
ness owner and to have received such great feedback from my pitch!”
The feedback she has received since winning the competition
has been positive for Monique and her company. Soon she will be fea-
tured on the Michael Baisden Show as the “Business of the Week,”
which recognizes companies with a proven track record of success. Bais-
den was one of three celebrity judges in the Black Enterprise $10,000 El-
evator Pitch contest.
Monique is a native of Tampa, Fla. and a 2004 FAMU graduate
of the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, where she
earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations. She is the daughter of for-
mer Tampa Bay Buccaneer Council Rudolph, Jr. and Anne Rudolph.
For more information about “Mama I Want to Write!” contact
Monique at [email protected] or call (850) 264-6526.
FAMU Alumna Wins $10K
Elevator Pitch ContestFAMU College of Law Awards Full
Scholarships to FAMU Undergraduates
Orlando, Fla. – Two Florida A&M University (FAMU) recent grad-
uates will not have to shoulder the majority of costs associated with their
legal education when they become law students in the fall. Jasmine An-
thony and Raquel Perry became the first recipients of FAMU All-Stars full-
tuition scholarships to attend the College of Law.
The FAMU All-Stars Scholarship is based on an initiative aimed at
attracting the most gifted students from the main campus to attend the Col-
lege of Law in Orlando. The program identifies top academic performing
undergraduate students who express an interest in studying law. The aca-
demic All-Stars are encouraged to participate in a pre-law program on the
main campus that culminates with an All-Stars Tour to Orlando. The Col-
lege of Law hosted nine of the FAMU All-Stars for the two-day introductory
program in February. Perry was a participant on the inaugural tour.
The scholarship recipients were formally presented with the FAMU
All-Stars scholarships by College of Law Dean LeRoy Pernell during a cer-
emony held at Jones Hall on the main campus. Dean Pernell was accom-
panied by Karemah Manselle, assistant director of Financial Aid; Carlotta
Mitchell, Title III program specialist; and Camille Thompson, assistant di-
rector, College of Law Admissions.
Although Anthony and Perry were the first recipients of the full
scholarships, several graduates were awarded with partial All-Stars schol-
arships. The students selected had previously applied for entrance to
FAMU's College of Law after taking the Law School Admissions Test.
The College of Law will accept applications for admission until
May 31, 2012. Prospective law students should contact the Office of Ad-
missions at (407) 254-3286.
Photo caption: FAMU alumna Ebonee Monique won
the Black Enterprise $10,000 Elevator Pitch contest.
Non-Profit Helps Florida Professionals
Transition to Teaching
Education Jobs Event held in Jacksonville on June 5 to Recruit NewTeachers
The American Board, a non-profit dedicated to recruiting and certi-
fying community-based teachers in Florida, will host a public event on how
local residents can become certified Florida teachers.
Attendees will learn what to expect in a career as a teacher and re-
ceive advisement on a personalized path to certification.
The event will be held Tuesday, June 5 at 5:30 pm and 7 pm at the
Holiday Inn, 11083 Nursery Fields Drive in Jacksonville and will be led by
Florida Teacher Certification Specialist Jude Paul.
The event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required for
entry.
“Anyone with a bachelor’s degree can become a full-time teacher
within a year as long as they plan the right path.” Paul said. “We are search-
ing for people who have real-life experience and want to apply that experi-
ence in the classroom.”
Paul can be contacted at [email protected] or (407) 505-
5893. Visit www.abcte.org for more information on becoming a teacher.
Creating a Generation of ReadersBy Laysha Ward
Some Florida students learned that
their school's library was selected by
Target for a School Library Makeover.
Students in two Florida schools will
soon see their library renovated, up-
dated, and outfitted with new comput-
ers, iPads, and thousands of new
books.
The students will be excited, of
course, thanks to the new technology
and new books. But they'll also be
hopeful and proud -- as the upgraded
library will demonstrate that the com-
munity is committed to investing in
their success.
These upgrades are part of a larger effort by Target to invest $1
billion for education by the end of 2015. The School Library Makeover
program will help improve reading proficiency by transforming libraries
at 32 elementary schools around the country which serve predominantly
low-income students.
It's a small but much needed step to help turn the tide against a
growing crisis in our nation's education system.
At a time when the economy continues to shift towards knowl-
edge-based jobs, and when reading skills have never been more impor-
tant, the country is often failing to give children the skills they need to
succeed. Young people will be seeking jobs in a market where 75 per-
cent of openings require not just a high school diploma, but also some
post-secondary education.
Recent studies have found that developing reading skills early on
has a significant impact on future educational success. Third grade, it
turns out, is a critical juncture when it comes to reading. That's when chil-
dren shift from learning to read to reading to learn.
And students who can read at grade level when they start the
fourth grade are far more likely to graduate from high school than those
who can't, according to research sponsored by the Annie E. Casey Foun-
dation. In fact, children who lack basic reading skills by the fourth grade
are about four times more likely to fail to get a high school diploma than
those who are proficient readers.
Despite the high stakes, an alarming number of fourth graders
can't read at grade level. According to the Department of Education, just
34 percent of fourth graders rank as proficient readers. Among low-in-
come students, that number is an even more distressing 27 percent.
Is it any wonder that one in four children doesn't graduate from
high school on time, if ever? The odds are even worse for Hispanic and
African American students, with 40 percent failing to get a diploma.
One of the best ways to give these students a chance is to help
them become successful readers. School libraries provide students with
the books, resources, and mentors they need to succeed.
In Florida, for example, elementary schools that had library pro-
grams staffed 60 hours a week or more showed a 9 percent improvement
in test scores compared to those staffed less than 60 hours. A study of
Alaska schools found that students in schools with full-time librarians
scored higher on standardized achievement tests than those with part-
time or no librarians.
Unfortunately, school libraries are increasingly targeted for budget cuts.
Overall, school library budgets have fallen since 2009. And cutbacks tend
to be more severe at schools serving high-poverty areas. Local and state
officials must make literacy programs a high priority in budget plans and
strategies.
Against this backdrop, programs like Target's can help schools
overcome difficult fiscal times -- and get students reading during those
critical early years. The makeovers leverage the pro bono work of Target's
design and construction teams, along with the support of thousands of
Target team member volunteers. And it happens with a partnership from
The Heart of America Foundation.
In each school selected for a library makeover, Target has also
partnered with Feeding America to create a "Meals for Minds" food
pantry, which helps children concentrate and perform better in school by
providing much-needed nourishment. The students also take home seven
books of their own, as studies have demonstrated that reading at home has
a dramatic impact on educational success.
But as much as the new libraries complement the physical class-
room, the country's education crisis won't be solved until everyone at
every level - including parents, school administrators, local, state and fed-
eral government officials, and other caring adults - recognizes that future
generations deserve the resources needed to improve reading skills when
it really counts.
Now that we know where to focus our efforts, the time for col-
lective action is now. Today's students deserve nothing less.
Laysha Ward is president of community relations for Target Cor-
poration and president of the Target Foundation.
JUNE 2, 2012 THE STAR PR - 2
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DCPS’ Students Receive Top Honors at International Science and Engineering Fair
Jacksonville, FL – Three area high
school students took home prestige and monetary
awards after placing in the Intel International Sci-
ence and Engineering Fair held in Pittsburg, PA.
Kevin and Ryan Shih, brothers and 10th-
graders at Stanton College Preparatory School,
came in third-place in the behavioral sciences cat-
egory. The dynamic duo showcased their project
titled, “Computer Interface Paradigm for Com-
munication in Normal and Aphasic Stroke Pa-
tients.” The Shih brothers walked away with
$1,000.
Rory Petersen, a ninth-grader at Darnell-
Cookman Middle/High School, placed fourth in
the engineering category for his entry titled, “An
Innovation that Detects Filters, Digitizes and
Wirelessly Transmits Brainwaves to Control Elec-
tro-mechanical Devices.” Peterson’s research
earned him $500.
“It’s always a great feeling when our stu-
dents compete nationally and internationally,”
said Supervisor of Charter Schools Susan Biehler.
“Their advanced research and hard work paid off
in more ways than one; we are all very proud of
them.”
The Intel International Science and En-
gineering Fair is the world’s largest international
pre-college science competition that provides an
annual forum for more than 15,000 high school
students from approximately 70 countries, regions
and territories where they showcase their inde-
pendent research and compete for monetary
prizes.
Duval County Public Schools operates
190 schools and serves approximately 125,000 students. The school district is committed to providing high quality educational opportunities that will inspire all students to
acquire and use the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global economy and culturally diverse world.
Two Men Kill Truck Driver During Drug Transaction
Police arrested two men who were said to have killed atruck driver in a drug transaction.
Police say Amato Scott, 24, and Dexter Allen Bridges,22, drove to a place to meet with Mario Marc Smith, 26, toconduct a drug transaction involving large amounts of mari-juana. Police say the amount of marijuana to be sold wasseven pounds. During this meeting, Smith was shot. Scottand Bridges stole the marijuana and took it back to Georgia,where they came from.
Smith was shot in the head and found lying in the park-ing lot. He died the next day. Police say Smith was a truckdriver and was known to transport large amounts of mari-juana across the state line. This was not the first time he hadinteracted with Scott and Bridges.
Police received tips from another man, who was involvedin the drug deal, of the two men and located them. Both con-fessed to the shooting, but both kept blaming the other asthe shooter.
After much interviewing, both men were arrested. Scott was charged
with murder and Bridges was charged with third-degree murder.
Suspicious Van Seen Pulling Two Jet Skis and Trailer With Lights Out
A man was arrested after his failed attempt to success-
fully steal two jet skis and a trailer. Police received a call from a woman who reported that
her two jet skis and trailer were missing, which valued at$15,000. A deputy remembered the night before, a witnessreporting suspicious older blue van driving with lights outabout midnight pulling a trailer with two jet skis. The witnesswas said to have gotten into his car to follow the van. Thewitness was trying to get the license number, but later was
confronted by the driver who got out of the van. The witness told him he wasgetting his license to number to give to police. The driver ran to his van anddrove off.
Tommy Gene Richardson was arrested on two felony counts of grandtheft of a motor vehicle on no bond. He was also charged with violation of pro-bation on a previous charge of dealing in stolen property. This is his third book-ing.
Crime and JusticeCrime and JusticeA Publication of the Florida Star and 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.
Raid Leads to Drug Charges
Two men who were said to be step-brothers were
arrested after a raid.
Police had a warrant out for Jarmorey Canty, 23,
and his step-brother, Alexander Clark, 18, on suspicion
of “preparing for street-level narcotics dealing.” Police
originally went to the residence for a domestic-related
call, but an officer smelled marijuana as Clark opened
the door.
Police spotted the marijuana and when asked,
Clark said he was just at home watching a basketball
game and didn’t see any marijuana. Police found mari-
juana “blunts” in front of the couch and found pieces of
marijuana in different locations of the house. They also
found 10 pounds of pot, an ounce of cocaine, empty bag
packages, and digital scales. Police say the amount of
drugs were worth up to $25,000.
Clark and Canty was arrested on felony charges including posses-
sion of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of more than 20 grams of
marijuana, cocaine trafficking and possession of cocaine.
Jarmorey Canty
Alexander Clark
Amato Scott
Dexter Bridges
Tommy Richardson
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SSSHH! From Actual Police Reports
Did You Hear About?...Did You Hear About?...EDITOR’S NOTE:All suspects are deemed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The Sheriff’s Office reportsare a matter of public record. The Star seeks to educate in the hope of keeping our community safe.
Signs of Sexual Molestation in Children
Parents, grandparents, and guardians should be aware of the signs noted below
that could indicate your child has been sexually exploited. You should note that
some of these behaviors may have other explanations, but it is important to help
your child no matter what the cause of these symptoms or behaviors. Resources
and help can be obtained through school systems, law enforcement, and child pro-
tection agencies.
• Changes in behavior, extreme mood swings, withdrawal, fearfulness, and exces-
sive crying
• Bed-wetting, nightmares, fear of going to bed, or other sleep disturbances
• Acting out inappropriate sexual activity or showing an unusual interest in sexu-
al matters
• A sudden acting out of feelings or aggressive or rebellious behavior
• Regression to infantile behavior; clinging
• School or behavioral problems
• Changes in toilet-training habits
• A fear of certain places, people, or activities
• Bruises, rashes, cuts, limping, multiple or poorly explained injuries
• Pain, itching, bleeding, fluid, or rawness in the private areas
What to do
• Take the time to talk to your children. Encourage open communication and learn
how to be an active listener.
• Notice when someone shows one or all of your children a great deal of attention
or begins giving them gifts.
• Teach your children that they have the right to say no to any unwelcome, uncom-
fortable, or confusing touch or actions by others. Teach them to immediately tell
you or another trusted adult if this happens. Reassure them that you're there to
help and it is okay to tell you anything.
• If your children do confide problems to you, strive to remain calm, noncritical,
and nonjudgmental. Listen compassionately to their concerns, and work with
them to get the help they need to resolve the problem.
• Be sure to screen babysitters and caregivers. Many states now have a public reg-
istry that allows parents to check out individuals for prior criminal records and sex
offenders. Check references with other families who have used the caregiver or
babysitter. Once you have chosen the caregiver, drop in unexpectedly to see how
your children are doing. Ask your children how the experience with the caregiver
was, and carefully listen to the response.
• Provide oversight and supervision of your children's computer use. Know who
they're communicating with online and where they may have access to comput-
ers. Establish rules and guidelines for computer use for your children.
• Be involved in your children's activities. As an active participant, you'll have a
better opportunity to observe how the adults in charge interact with your children.
Lastly, always remember a child can never consent
Your Safety4 Men Arrested for Burglary After High-Speed Chase
Four men suspected of burglary
were arrested after high-speed chase.
At about 12:35 p.m., a deputy
noticed a black Ford car with very dark
tinted windows. He attempted a traffic
stop, but the driver did not comply and
sped off. The four men in the car later
got out of the car in front of a Wendy’s
restaurant and ran off in separate direc-
tions.
20-year-old Desmond Daniel
Dickson and 19-year-old Jasen
Francois were found hiding inside the
Wendy’s. Kenneth Bernard Jones, 24,
was found in the storage room inside a
Holiday Inn hotel nearby. Tyrone Tyler
Wright Jr., 20, was found in the parking
lot of a nearby Cracker Barrel, accord-
ing to reports.
All four men were arrested. As
Francois got out of the patrol vehicle, a
deputy spotted jewelry on the seat
where he had been sitting. The esimat-
ed value of the jewelry was said to be
around $2,000. According to reports,
someone had reported a burglary the
day before involving jewelry. She later
identified the jewelry as belonging to
her. Some of the jewelry were said to
have not been from the same burglary
and police are investigating to deter-
mine whether the suspects were
involved in other burglaries.
According to reports, the victim
had interrupted the four men who were
burglarizing her home. As they tried to
get away she tried chasing after
them. She also provided the police a
description of them.
Francois, Dickson, and Jones
were charged with burglary and grand
theft. Wright was charged with burgla-
ry, grand theft and violation of probation. He was on probation
for armed burglary. Francois and Dickson were each held on
$200,000 bond. Jones and Wright were being held without
bond for violation of probation charges.
Desmond Dickson
Jasen Francois
Kenneth Jones
Tyrone Wright
Victim Loses Gun in Robbery
Minneapolis, MN- The victim, an adult male, was walking home when
a male walking the other way suddenly slammed the victim into a parked
car without warning. This injured the victim’s arm and he was unable to
defend himself. As the suspect searched the victim he located and re-
moved the injured victim’s pistol and put it to the victim’s head de-
manding the rest of the victim’s valuables. Responding to the victim’s 911 call officers
observed a male matching the description of the suspect walking near the crime scene.
When the suspect saw the officers he tried to hide but was found by officers and arrested.
Police later found out that Willie Merriweather, 34, was a convicted felon with numerous
aliases. He was charged with aggravated robbery in the first degree.
Shoplifter Fights Employees Over Stolen Beer and Food
A costumer at a store told employees that 26-year-old Lonneshia Shafaye
Appling was sneaking items into a bag. Appling tried to leave the store
but was confronted by employees who tried to stop her from leaving.
Appling reacted by punching one of them in the face and using her pep-
perspray on the other employees before fleeing the store. An officer that
was nearby the store came, but choked as soon as he entered as the air was heavy with pep-
per spray. The officer was given the description of a large black woman wearing a purple
dress. She was found yelling at employees behind the store and was arrested. Several cans
of beer was found as well as vegetable oil, five packs of cheese, five packs of bacon, and
two packs of chicken wings. She was charged with felony theft by shoplifting as she has
had many previous shoplifting convictions.
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Bizarre CrimesBizarre Crimeswho, what, when...huh?
Other Unusual Crimes Across the Nation
Man Tries to Escape with Golf Cart from Nudist Resort
After Burglary
A man was arrested after going on a crime spree
then breaking into a nudist resort, where he stole a golf
cart to escape.
According to reports, Milton J. Hodges Jr., 20, said
he was at Lowe’s to look for mango and banana trees,
but he confronted a clerk by holding scissors against
his neck. He then ran across the street as clerks and
customers chased after him.
Hodges ended up breaking into a nudist resort and
pulling out a large knife which he used to threaten a se-
curity guard before carjacking a golf cart. It wasn’t hard for police to spot
Hodges as he was one of the very few that was clothed.
Hodges was arrested and is being held without bail.
Police say Hodges had his first felony charge at 8 years old in sec-
ond grade for battery on a school employee. He was kicking a teacher and
also threatened that he would kick her in the face.
When he was 18 he spent 28 months in prison for armed robbery
and severely beating a victim with a can of Pepsi.
Records also show that Hodges’ father had been in jail multiple
times in prison for armed robbery and drug convictions.
Woman Attacks Patient in Wheelchair
A woman was arrested after she attacked and spit on
a patient in a wheelchair in front of a hospital emer-
gency room.
The victim was just coming out of the hospital in a
wheelchair after a knee surgery and was assisted by a
family member. As they were heading to the car parked
in front of the entrance, 32-year-old Sharmaine Richard-
son pulled up from behind and started honking the horn.
She started acting very hostile and got out to tell the vic-
tim that her mother was in a medical emergency and that she had to move.
The victim got out of the wheelchair and offered it to Richardson
telling her that her mother could use it. Instead, Richardson swung at her
and missed. She then spit on her and hit her in the chest and got back into
her car. Richardson then drove off
With the help of witnesses and camera footage, police were able to
arrest Richardson who was arrested and charged with violation of probation
and battery. She was released on $1,500 bond.
Woman Killed by Ex-Boyfriend At Her Daughter’s Graduation
Phoenix, AZ- 33-year-old Takesha Barnes was at her daughter’s 8th
grade graduation ceremony. She was said to have been in fear for
her safety as she had just filed an order of protection against Thomas
Moton, 38, that week. When she left the graduation to go to her car,
she asked the school security guard to escort her and told him why. The guard spot-
ted Moton hiding and Barnes told him that he was her ex-boyfriend. Moton was
then told by the guard to get into her car and lock it. Moton was then seen pulling
out a handgun and the security guard ran for cover and yelled at Barnes to escape,
but she was too late. Moton began firing multiple times hitting Barnes. She was
taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. Moton was arrested for first-
degree murder, illegally discharging a firearm, and misconduct involving weapons.
Reports say they had children together.
81-Year-Old Woman Back in Jail for Selling Drugs
Prichard, AL- The SWAT team had kicked down the door of 81-
year-old Ola Mae Robinson’s home. Police believe the elderly
woman to be selling drugs out of her home. According to records,
she has been arrested dating back since 1988. She was arrested last
June for selling crack cocaine and also last September for drug charges. They found
out that she was dealing in pills. They found prescription drugs, including morphine.
Her community is said to have problems with drugs and that a lot of drug traffick-
ing seemed to be coming out of her house. She is being held on $7,500 bond.
SharmaineRichardson Milton Hodges
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Cr iminal Line-UpCriminal Line-Up
Citizens with tips are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and become eligible for a reward.
ON THE LOOKOUT
MISSING CHILDREN
Name: Vintrice Patricia
Nicole Rogers
Age: 17
Weight: 130 lbs
Last seen: 5/04/12
Name: Ashley Anderson
Age: 16
Weight: 240 lbs
Last seen: 5/12/12
Name: Alexus L. Lucas
Age: 17
Weight: 130 lbs
Last seen: 3/16/12
Name: Jabrea Mobley
Age:17
Weight: 145 lbs
Last seen: 5/07/12
Name: Ozziana Lurese
Smith
Age: 16
Weight: 200 lbs
Last seen: 5/04/12
MOST WANTED
Police Impersonator
A female driver that reported that a black colored sedan followed her vehicle. The woman was driv-
ing the vehicle with her two small children. She told deputies that the black vehicle activated what
appeared to be white strobe lights and she stopped. She said the male driver of the vehicle
approached her, wearing black pants and a black shirt with shield type patches outlined in silver on
the arms, and a logo on the front (chest area). The woman told deputies that the man was wearing
a gunbelt, but he did not have a gun in the holster. The suspect told the woman he stopped her for
speeding. During their dialogue, the suspect saw something on the floorboard of the vehicle. He
asked the woman about it and she told him it was a knife set, at which point the suspect told her he
had to take it due to “child endangerment.” The victim said the suspect went back to his vehicle
and she immediately left.
She provided deputies with a detailed description of the suspect, stating he was a white male in his
mid to late 20's, with brown hair, blue eyes, no tattoos or facial hair. She said he was approximate-
ly 5’7”- 5’9”, 210-225 lbs,
Anyone with any information about the identity or location of the suspect is asked to contact Crime
Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS or email at [email protected]. You will remain anony-
mous and receive a possible reward if your tip leads to an arrest.
Name: Jeanece
Burney
Offense: Felony DUI
3rd Conviction
Name: Marcus F.
Bullard
Offense: Child Abuse
Name: WillisOffense: Aggravated
Battery on Pregnant
Victim
Name: Daphine Bryant
Offense: Torture
Animal
