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1,11 ,,,l.I lllll ,l l Ihll ill,,I, ll l>l',, 1 111h, ll, 111, ,l 11,I *****************SCH 3-DIGIT 326 59 P1 LIBRARY OF FLA. HISTORY 205 SMA UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA PO BOX 117007 GAIHESVILLE FL 32611-7007 D. D I; Tempora Mutantur Et Nos Mutamur In Illis DISTRIBUTED IN MIAMI -DADE AND BROWARD COU NTIES FOR OVER 87 YEARS Volume 87 Number 12 MIAMI, FLORIDA, NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 2009 50 cents (55 cents in Broward) Liberty City thankful despite hard times Local residents feel they have much to be thankful for i By Tariq Osborne tosborne@miamitimesonline.comn The fourth Thursday of November is a time when Americans stop to give simple thanks for all the good things in their lives. Since the meal known as the first Thanks- giving, which occurred at Plymouth Rock in 1621, Americans--even before there was an America--have gathered to give thanks for what they have. Even in these difficult economic times, Liberty City's resi- dents are no exception. "I'm most thankful for my .* wife and children," said Ty- .*' rone Greene, owner of . Greene Dreams Shoe Repair. "I thank God for my life, my j' health, and my strength. ', J_ I'm also thankful to God that "'- he's still in control of the Please turn to THANKFUL 4A CHARLIE BE' Spence-Jones vows to rerun Locals seek vacant seat By Sandra J. Charity scharite@miamitimesonline.com Former City Commissioner Mi- chelle Spence-Jones arrest earlier this month locked her up but didn't knock her down. The ousted District 5 Commis- sioner announced Thursday at a rally in Liberty City that she would be running in the January 2010 special election for District 5. "For me not to run is an admis- sion of guilt," she said on stage in a strip mall parking lot behind her campaign headquarters surrounded Please turn to VOW 4A -The MiamiTimes photo/ Sandra Charite Michelle Spence-Jones announces she will re-run for District 5 seat at Thursday's rally in Liberty City. Plans change for North Corridor By Tariq Osborne tosborne@miamitimesonline.com In an effort to gain input from the public regarding future transit plans, County Commission Chair- man Dennis C. Moss, County Com- missioner Barbara Jordan and Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez hosted the second annual Tran- sit Summit last Wednesday. More than 200 local residents attended the town-hall style meeting, taking the opportunity to ask direct ques- tions to their representatives. Unsurprisingly, the issue of the long-awaited North Corridor was raised early in the evening. "We're going to make good on that commitment. It may not be heavy rail, but we will make good," said Moss. The "commitment" that chairman Moss spoke of dates back to 2002. In the late 1970's, the line was supposed to go up 27th avenue, but it was diverted out to Hialeah. When the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) was brought back in 2002, it was with the understand- ing that the North Corridor would be the number one priority. "It will come gradually, not over- night," said Harpal Kapoor, Miami- Dade Transit Director. When the PTP was revived in 2002, there were seven metro-rail expansions tied to the surtax. None have occurred. According to Moss, it was also included in the text that the North Corridor would be given first priority, as it has been prom- ised to the constituents in the late 1970's. It was Theodore Wilde, of Miami Please turn to PLANS 4A -Miami Times Photo/Rich Jackson Heat host Thanksgiving Celebration Miami Heat star Dwayne Wade helped to get the holiday started off on Monday by serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at the Miami Rescue Mission, which is located at 2020 Northwest First Avenue. GRAVE ROBBERS Graveyard vandalism remains a concern By Tariq Osborne tosborne@miamitimesonline.com While still a very rare crime, grave robbery remains a persistent one. Noel Vernon, 38, who works as a caretak- er at Evergreen Cemetery says the past year has shown an alarming upsurge. "I've worked here for four years, and it wasn't always like this. It's just been in the last year or so. Someone's going through busting them," he said. The truth of Vernon's statements is evi- dent, as many of the grave-sites have been disturbed. The most common apparent method is the use of a sledgehammer of some sort. Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Please turn to ROBBERS 4A The graves of children are Park Cemetery. 7. / * . ' . * -4* -The Miami Times photo/Tariq Osborne not spared as vandals assault Evergreen Memorial Crist appoints Republican to Broward Commission The Miami Times Special Report ' Governor Charlie Crist has appointed Albert C. Jones, a Black Republican, to replace suspended Broward County Commissioner Josephus Eg- gelletion. While the district is over- whelmingly Democratic, Crist had little option but to appoint a Republican as he faces intense pressure from his party. As a Black Republican Jones, 63, is a rarity Bro- ward. He will be the board's sole Republican and only Black. It is not clear how long . Jones will remain on the commission. His tenure par- tially depends upon the out- come of Eggelletion's case. Also, he does not live in the district he will represent, though the county attorney has said that he has 30 days to move there. Jones said on Monday that he intends to do so, but did not specify when. Jones has said that he will very likely run for the Please turn to JONES 4A - ." Weatlier - -J/ . , " . .'.U . Forecast . Sher.com WEDNESDAY 800 660 T-SHOWERS THURSDAY 80� 580 SHOWERS 72� 54� PARTLY CLOUDY 74� 600 PARTLY CLOUDY 790 670 MOSTLY SUNNY MONDAY 81� 68� PARTLY CLOUDY TJUSDAY 82� 670 MOSTLY CLOUDY 8 90158 00100 o OPINION 2A THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 2009 BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY Sentences a miscarriage of justice he City of Miami has yet another reason to be ashamed. This time it is our treatment of 24-year-old Burson Au- gustin and his elder brother Rotschild Augustin, 26. The pair were recently sentenced to six and seven years in pris- on respectively. The brothers, along with three others, were ac- cused of plotting with Al Qaeda to blow up the Sears Tower in what became known as the the infamous Liberty City 7 case. Prosecutors were disappointed. They had sought the maxi- mum sentence for each, which would have been 30 years. The' Associated Press has described the sentences of the Augustin brothers as "relatively light." Nonsense. A just outcome would have been acquittal for both of these men. More just, would have been a public apology from the FBI agent who offered them $50,000 to join in a terrorist plot. Entrapment is the act of a law enforcement official inducing a person to commit an offense that would be illegal and that the person would otherwise have been unlikely to commit. This was entrapment. It resulted in a mistrial--as it should have. It also eventually resulted in a retrial. It should not have. Worse still, the FBI informants were unsavory in their own right. The two informants-Abbas AI-Saidi and Elie Assad- earned over $130,000 for their services to the FBI, giving them ample reason to provide (or manufacture) evidence in order to justify their employment. Early in the trial, Judge Lenard ruled that key information about these two men could not be presented to the jury. Al- Saidi had previously been involved in an attempt to extort money from a friend who had raped Al-Saidi's girlfriend. He was later convicted of battery for beating the same girlfriend. Judge Joan Leonard then, was complicit in railroading these men. The prosecution sets a terrible example for the community. It further marginalizes Blacks from the system. It is another reason to avoid rather than engage. What' it'says is'that once accused of a crime, the presumption is guilt, and that the gov- ernment will continue to press its case until conviction, mak- ing trial by jury little more than a formality. In the meantime, the accused sits in jail. Despite the two mistrials, the men re- mained up from the time of their 2006 arrest. Even after it became evident that the men were attempting to scam the undercover agent out of the money without engaging in any actual terror acts, the trial continued to its pre-deter- mined outcome. They didn't have the means, the know-how, or the desire to destroy the Sears Tower. Nevertheless, they will remain in jail. Judge Joan Leonard's "light" sentence probably reflects the dubious nature of these convictions. But it is not nearly light enough. Setting the men free would have been the only fair thing to MIe *fiamv ,ISSN 0739-03191 Published Weekly at 900 NW 54th Street, Miami Florida 33127-1818 PoST Oflice Box 270200 Buena vista a Sialion Miami. 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The shovels are ready to Attorney had charges ready to break ground. It would be sec- drop in August, but held off be- ond development in Brownsville cause they did not want to im- area in last 7 years, it would pact the on-going election. The bring in 150 construction jobs. State Attorney had been criti- It would help deliver health care cized in the past for filing indict- to the poor and needy in one of ments during elections, which the worst poverty stricken dis- obviously swings the election to tricts in our community. Well, the opponent. The only problem the money is gone. Someone at with the late filing is that the County redirected it. I bet you timing is suspicious. $1,000,0000 that no one is in- After Spence-Jones was elect- dicted, that no press comes of ed, she publicly stated her it. It is just another Black run innocence and that she was organization getting the shaft. I subject to a technical lynching bet $10 million dollars that The which are statements that at- Miami Herald does not run a big tack the State Attorneys Office. expose on this issue. I bet $100 Two days later, she is served million that the New Times does I am nota resident of District 5. ido not advocate supporting corrupt politicians, but if I was a resident of District 5, I would put Spence- Jones back in office without a moment of hesitation. Why?... with an indictment. Makes you think - hmmm - isn't that tim- ing lovely. While State Attorney may have filed late to avoid affecting an election, the current deci- sion is worse. Now we have to go through another election at a cost of $200,000 to the tax- payers when the City is already struggling through a finan- cial crisis. The State Attorney dropped two bombs in succes- sion, leaving us with three com- missioners instead. of five, so the City is effectively crippled from doing any business as the new Mayor enters office. I guess that is a welcome to the Mayor's Office for Mr. Tomas Regalado. I am not a resident of District 5. I do not advocate support- ing corrupt politicians, but if I was a resident of District 5, I would put Spence-Jones back in office without a moment of hesitation. Why? Despite re- peated attacks on her, which do take their personal toll, she has been working hard and de- livering to her district. She is a fighter, and I admire fighters. I remember that I was impressed with her during the stadium wars for coming out of bed after just delivering a baby to make sure that money was slated for her district. She used her swing vote effectively. She has made inroads to combat problems of crime, she has made inroads to start some development in her district, and she is working on delivering jobs. DISAPPEARING ACT OF COUNTY FUNDS The issue of money being slat- ed for one entity and being shift- ed to another - the great act of corruption that occurred when she was just an ordinary citizen trying to get her small piece of the pie - is just not corruption. It happens all the time. The County habitually has money moving from one entity to anoth- er. I have seen money budgeted for Tools for Change taken away without notice, because some commissioner felt the money would be better served going to another entity. The end result was Tools for Change cried a little, fought to get their money not run a story. Why because it happens all the time. It is called politics, it is called business as usual at the County. LET HER WORK CONTINUE The shame is that Spence- Jones money was used to re- develop an area in Liberty City. The money did not just disap- pear - there are visible results. I also know that funding is used for a variety of purposes by receiving entities. Absent a Herald expose, no one has been prosecuted for reimburs- ing their credit card expendi- tures. In fact, in recent history, the only two people who have been indicted for such activity are Rev. Gaston Smith, pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, and Spence-Jones - two high profile Black people who have ruffled feathers. In the few instances, when the County claims someone used money inappropriately, they are required to make restitution. No one is indicted, no one goes to jail. The entity might lose its next contract. While I think all public mon- ey is important, and should be safeguarded. I ask myself, when you have cost overruns in the billions at the airport, why are the limited resources of State Attorney focused on $50,000? Why not go after the big con- tractors, American Airlines, and the other major players who through judicious change or- ders, cost overruns and other technical ploys have taken liter- ally billions from the taxpayer. Maybe it is the rebel in me, maybe it is the part of me who hates to see bullying, maybe it is the part of me who hates unfairness, maybe it is part of me that is suspicious of attacks on our leaders - I can't tell you why. But my gut tells me that Spence-Jones should be re- elected and allowed to finish some of the good work that she has started. I don't know who else is running, and I am sure that I am stepping on power- ful toes. I seem to do that a lot lately, but just because every- one is picking on her - I would love to see her get a few blows back. ". . . I for one believe that if you give people a thorough understanding of what confronts them and the basic causes that produce it, they'll create their own program, and when the people create a program, you get action ..." - Malcolm X BY D.C. CLARK Raising expectations in the Black community belong to any of these groups, cials show little white and tends to e PartII then your path to success is Asian toddlers being taught professional Question? Do you remember going to be very difficult at how to read before the age of class as well. Instead of tak- when our parents and teachers best. Since Blacks have yet to six months, some Black par- ing some of the billions of dol- use to tell us that Black people develop a degree of power that ents are still goo going and lars we gross in this country have to work twice as hard as will place us on par with oth- gaa gaaing little Shaniqua and every year and reinvest in our everyone else in order to make ers, we are going to continue Ray Ray until they are nearly communities, we would rather it? .You remember when they to depend on those very same three-years-old. It's very ob- blow it on frivolous things that told us that we would have to groups to make us whole. And vious who has the advantage does very little to help anyone. produce more than all others A snapshot of how ridiculous just to be treated fairly? If so we've become is captured on then tell me, when was this according to historian Harold Cruse, even though America ide- a recent video that has been link broken? When did we as a allies the rights of the individual, in reality, this is a country floating around lately. It people stop realizing we are liv- shows former NFL 1st round ing in a very competitive soci- dominated by the social power of groups, classes, in-group draft choice, Adam "Pac Man" ety and that we have to be bet- and cliques both ethnic and religious. Jones, showering dancers in a ter prepared than anyone else strip club with approximately just to survive this madness? $100,000 at one time. That's According to historian Har- if you know like I know, the coming out of the gate. Also, $100, 000 that he could have old Cruse, even though Amer- powerful has never granted the what about the names we tag contributed to creating a busi- ica idealizes the rights of the powerless the necessary tools our children with. We brand ness in the Black community. individual, in reality, this is a to elevate to his equal. This our children with names that The brother has so much cash country dominated by the so- means the competitive nature have no meaning, names that in his arms, he could hardly cial power of groups, classes, that America demands from have no cultural, historical or carry it all. Now he is out of in-groups and cliques both each of it's citizens, is magni- social significance, once again the league, trying to petition ethnic and religious. To make fled tenfold when it comes to placing our children at a-dis- the CFL (Canadian Football it plain, America is run by being Black in this country. tinct disadvantage even be- League) to give him a tryout. power groups (i.e. Jews, Ger- What Blacks must realize fore they can mutter a single He hopes to make approxi- mans, Irish, Catholics, His- is this competition begins at word. mately $100,000 for the entire panics, etc.). and if you don't birth. While today's infomer- This competition also ex- year. Will history be repeated in the District 5 race? Dear Editor: Carey, while she was under a understand that the pending bers. cloud of suspicion. and subsequent indictment There are 39,960 registered I am writing this letter in re- The reason this community was new charges stemming voters in District 5 and less sponse to The Miami Herald elected Michelle Spence-Jones from the same investigation, than 3,500 voters showed up James H. Burnett, III column, while she was under a cloud Based on the initial statement to the polls and all 3500 vot- "Why politicians under a cloud of suspicion was because the from the County State Attor- ers did not vote for the Comn- keep winning" on Nov. 20. on-again, off-again investiga- ney's office, District 5 voters missioner. Why only 5,000 Burnett must be new to this tion confused the voters. Dur- were under the impression voters show up to the polls? community and he did not do ing the election the rumor mill that Spence-Jones was cleared Some politicos are saying a low his research. If he had, he and her campaign kept tell- on all charges and the hoop-la voter turnout was expected would have learned that his- ing voters that Miami-Dade surrounding a new indictment and others are saying that the torically, Miami's Black com- County State Attorney Office was a campaign tactic engaged low turnout is a sign that the munity does not elect indicted had cleared Spence-Jones of by Spence-Jones opponents to confusion weight heavily on Commissioners; that's a char- all alleged charges, which was discredit her. the minds of the more than 39, acteristic attributed to the Lat- indeed the case. As you know, During the January 2010 000 voters who did not go to in Community. several months prior to the election, there will be no con- the polls. The only Black elected of- election Miami-Dade State At- fusion, it will be clear to the With such a large number of ficial to run for office while torney Katherine Fernandez- voters that Spence-Jones has registered uncommitted voters under indictment was County Rundle issued a statement been indicted and a trial is this election is wide open. And Commissioner James Burke clearing Spence-Jones of some pending. Will she win election the winner will be the candi- and he was defeated. How- alleged charges. When the anyway? Well, if history is a date who can "shake the trees" ever, Billy Hardemon ran while State Attorney issued charges guide, Spence-Jones will lose and get the voters to the polls. under a cloud of indictment the day after the election, the her seat on the City of Miami Also, in my humble opinion, I and he lost. And, the late Mi- new charges created a "wall of Commission. Also, the politico think history will prevail. ami Commissioner Art Teele confusion" and Spence-Jones who are predicting that Spen- won his first election defeating campaign capitalized on that ce-Jones will win have appar- Tangela Sears seated Commissioner Barbara confusion. The voters did not ently not looked at the num- Miami Personal survival over community needs Dear Editor: addressed her supporters. I community will have a sitting came out of that meeting feel- Commissioner serving while Whether you believe that Mi- ing very conflicted at her de- under a criminal investigation chelle Spence-Jones is guilty cision to enter in the special awaiting trial. Soon, it will al- or innocent of the charges election. I agree that she has most feel like the community against her, it is clear, that the the right to clear her name but is on trial with her. The trial communities in District 5 is at what cost to the communi- will surely have a circus at- destined to face a traumatic ty? For the sake of argument, mosphere particularly when and embarrassing ordeal. Re- let's envision the Commission- the sworn statements from cently, I attended a P.U.L.S.E er winning the special elec- her mentor former County meeting where Spence-Jones tion in January 2010 then the Commissioner Barbara Carey- Shuler and her Pastor/Friend Reverend Gaston Smith are discussed. Can the communi- ty endure a year or two of this level of scrutiny and embar- rassment? The community will have a chance to answer this question in January. Dr. Robert Malone Jr. Miami Has the economy changed your Thanksgiving holiday plans? WILLIAM HOWARD, 57 Unemployed, Miami my family. It's no different than during better eco- nomic times. 5 Thanksgiv- ing's always been about being together and giving thanks for what we have. It shouldn't be about complain- ing about what you don't have. Thanksgiving's a time for family and being together. The econo- my doesn't change that. JEANETTE JONES, 44 Boutique Owner, Liberty City I plan to go to North Carolina and enjoy the holi- day with some family I have up there. i think times are getting better. When they were harder, I wouldn't have been able to go, but Obama's fixing things. BETTY DEAN, 54 Retired, Miami I"ll be feed- ing 20 home- less people. I guess if times were harder, , I'd be feeding more, but re- , " ally the econ- omy isn't making that much of a difference. It isn't the econo- my that makes things hard for people anyway, it's personal responsibility. I've been lucky that nursing jobs--which is what I did, are recession proof. But people need to be more in- dependent and stop blaming the economy. There's still work for people who get out and look for it. But Thanksgiving--and and the other holidays, should be about giving and service. GRADY MUHAMMAD, 42 Grant Writer, Overtown My plans are just to en- joy it; to spend time with my family and my children and to give bless- ings to God. This is what we do every year. It's time to reflect and to enjoy yourself. It's a good time to watch foot- ball and eat turkey. You don't need to be rich for that. TIMOTHY DRAKE, 46 Cook, Liberty City I'm going to spend it with my wife and kids, which is what I'd be doing no mat- ter how the times were. I might buy them more gifts and things if times were better, but Thanksgiving is really about spending that time together. WILLIE COVINGTON, 57 Baker, Opa-locka My plans are - really to relax and eat. II1Il be with fam- ily. I probably would do the same no mat- ter how the times were. There might be a little more food on the ta- ble in better times--but no; I'd be doing the same thing. Subscribe F I c v BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY AA THF MIAMI TIMFS NOVFMRFER 25-DECEMBER 1. 2009 Caretaker: It's been getting worse in the last year or so ROBBERS continued from 1A which is located at Northwest 41 Street and 30th Avenue, is particularly vulnerable to the practice because the concrete sleeves surrounding the cof- fins are above ground, leaving them exposed to the elements- and to thieves. On several occasions, Vernon has seen two Hispanic women in the graveyard after dusk, but is careful not to make any accusations, or to guess at the thieves' intent. Often grave-robbers are look- ing for valuables, such as met- als or marble. But suggestions that the thieves could be attrib- uted to marauding teens, and even occultists have all been made. "I don't know about that," he said. "But heads have been missing. Evergreen Cemetery's owner, Garth Reeves, says that the vandalism is not new. "We've been repairing that cemetery ever since we bought it," he said. Police reports from as far as 1997 validate his claim. Oc- casionally, chicken feathers or chicken bones have been found in the areas, causing po- lice to suspect the vandalisms may be some sort of religious practice. Sadly, even the graves of children are not immune. At Evergreen Cemetery, the tiny coffins are as likely to be van- -The MiamiTimes photo/Tariq Osborne At Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Many of the graves show signs of vandalism consistent with the use of a sledgehammer. dalized as the larger ones. Evergreen Cemetery's own- er, Garth Reeves, bought the cemetery from the bankruptcy court in 1994. The Cemetery had been a neglected and abandoned property for many years prior. No one has been interred there since, and ac- cording to records, the prop- erty has never been profitable. Reeves however, put up a fence and hired caretakers to restore the property, so that families might visit the graves of their loved ones. The history of the Evergreen memorial Park Cemetery began in 1932, when Benjamin and Capitola Solomon purchased five lots from white real estate developers. The parcel was col- lectively referred to as Happy Acres. Solomon's wife sold the prop- erty to Tropical Home Builders after his death in 1955. Since then, the cemetery has changed hands four times. Ev- ergreen Cemetery was donat- ed to the Greater Tabernacle Baptist Church, 151 NW 60th Street, in 1976. The church eventually sold the cemetery to John Wagoner of Maquoke- la, Iowa, in 1989. In January of 1990, Molly and Bernard Zaminsky of Pembroke Pines were the highest bidders for a tax certificate on the prop- erty. Reeves bought the prop- erty from the bankruptcy court after the Zaminskys filed for bankruptcy. NATIONN -Photo/ Miami-Dade County Commission Miami-Dade County Commissioner Audrey M. Edmonson on stage with Laverne Holliday and Lavern Elie from the Curley's House on Sunday. Booker T. Washington defeats Norland For the Booker T. Washing- ton Tornadoes have taken ,a step closer to the class 3A state championship in their defeat of Norland. On Friday night, the Tornadoes (10-1), -overcame a momentum-shifting touch- down to seize a 24-13 victory at Curtis Park. On Friday, they will play either Belen or District rival Jackson. Tornadoes Quarterback Bi- dler Dorlean was 11 of 18 for 212 yards and three touch- downs. Jayvon Wrentz, caught four passes for 90 yards and two touchdowns. Ernest Tynes finished with three receptions for 58 yards. Late in the third quarter, Tynes made a 56-yard touchdown reception to give the Tornadoes a 24-7 lead. Booker T. Washington was holding a 17-0 lead at that point in the game, on the strength of a 25-yard field goal by Oscar Diaz and the two touchdowns scored by Wrentz. Norland scored early in the fourth quarter when Duke Johnson made a 29-yard touch- down reception. Moss seeks federal funds for transit PLANS ures, running buses instead Sun-Rail," he said. Moss be- continued from 1A of building rail is cheaper by lives that this will attract the 30 percent. To this end, the federal funds necessary for Gardens, who asked whether county has purchased 12 the North Corridor project, the rapid transit buses would right-of-way parcels, at a cost and also other additions like be feasible, due to the of $4.3 million. a high-speed rail con- area's urban density. Moss also necting Miami to Or- Mayor Alvarez hedged, played up a land. "we are constrained by federal com- Miami-Dade Transit the economics of to- mitment that .has been running a. day. We know some of the county deficit for years. Some the promises we made seeks. of the PTP helped to were virtually impos- "When met- resolve some of the sible to keep, and we ro-rail was deficit. We're trying to will never make that ,I built, 80 per- bring it to where it's mistake again." MOSS cent of the JORDAN not such a loss. We've County Manager funding came got to bring more rev- George Burgess said much the from the gov- enue in, at the same same. "We need to live within ernment. Today it's almost time reducing our costs," our means and be fiscally re- the opposite. The government Moss has said. sponsible," he said. needs to step in and help not Jordan said she views the The transit authority plans just build systems, but op- buses as a stopgap measure to keep at least the spirit erate and maintain them," for difficult times, and hopes of the promises; but by us- he has said. "What we've got to build incrementally when ing buses rather than heavy to get is dedicated source of the financial times allow for rail. According to transit fig- funding for the Tri-Rail and it. Date of Thanksgiving was briefly contended THANKFUL continued from 1A neighborhood. He is the first and the last," Greene said. Greene's wife, Paulette, said much the same. "I thank God for life, and for his gracious mercy," she said. Lanita Dixon, a 20-year-old dental student at Miami Dade College had a simple expres- sion of gratitude. "I'm thank- ful for life itself; for waking up every morning," she said. Joe Sims, 71, is thankful for his 50-year career in con- struction, which the economy brought to a recent end. "I worked for Valiant Con- struction, he said. They told me yesterday." Despite the grim news, Sims remains grateful. "In this economy, I'm surprised I lasted as long as I did. I thank the Lord for that," he said. Though Americans began celebrating Thanksgiving shortly after the revolution- ary war, it did not become an official holiday until Abra- ham Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November would be Thanksgiving in 1863. Ev- ery president since Lincoln has declared Thanksgiving a national holiday. Congress, in 1941, declared again that the fourth Thurs- day in November would be Thanksgiving. This was. nec- essary because it reversed a decision by Roosevelt to celebrate the holiday on the third Thursday of November, to give people more time in between to shop for Christ- mas. Since then, Thanksgiving has been celebrated on the fourth Thursday of the month- -but not in every home. Charlie Beau, a Broward County transit bus driver, was in town visiting Leon Cus- tom Tailor does not celebrate the traditional Thanksgiving. "Thanksgiving is a holiday for people who had nothing to do with me," he said. "My day of thanks would be Ju- neteenth. That's the holiday for my people." he said. When pressed, however, Beau was able to think of several things for which he is thankful, which suggests that one need not celebrate the official holiday to share the spirit of. gratitude. "I'm thankful for having a job in this economy, the way things are on the job market," he said. "I'm also thankful for reality; for being here right at this moment. In the end--everyone has something for which to be thankful. Percy Williams summed up his feelings on the matter. While waiting his turn in the Mop City Barbershop, Williams said he was most thankful for the health of his family. "I"m going to spend the holiday with them," he said. "I'm. also thankful to have God in my life." MALONE TORAIN DUNN Malone: New direction and character needed in District 5 vow continued from 1A by her attorney,family and friends. "It's about making sure we complete what we started." With supporters holding up signs, Spence-Jones main- tained her innocence. "Spence-Jones is running for District 5," she said, refer- ring to herself. "When you're not guilty, when you're not afraid, when you know you've done nothing wrong, you just corisider it a stumble in the road." Shortly after an 83 percent victory in the District 5 race, Spence-Jones was arrested on one count of second-degree grand theft. According to the State Attorney Office, Spence- Jones alledgely submitted a let- ter in Carey-Shuler's name in- structing Metro-Miami Action Plan Trust (MMAP) to transfer the two grants to Karym Ven- tures, a company then owned by Spence-Jones and her fam- ily. The funds were to be allo- cated to help improve District 5. Spence-Jones previously said, "This charge is about re- moving me from office." Gov. Charlie Crist suspend- ed Spence-Jones from her Dis- trict 5 seat following her arrest which has led to the vacant seat. In addition to Spence-Jones rerunning, District 5 candi- date Jeff Torain will also rerun for the seat. "I am hoping that residents will focus on the issues that are, affecting District 5 rather than the personality," said To- rain in a phone interview Tues- day. This special election will cost the City over $200,000 which Torain believes could have been avoided if an individual was appointed to the seat then hold an election in the next municipal. Since the commission did not have a quorum and the time expired to appoint someone, the City was left with no choice but to have a special election. Jones faces 2010 challenge JONES continued from 1A seat when it comes up for election next November. If he does so, he will face at least three Democratic challeng- ers. Former Ft. Lauderdale Commissioner Carlton Moore, Lauderhill Commissioner Margaret Bates, and Pastor Allen Jackson have all an- nounced bids for the seat. Jones won his first elected position to the Dania Beach City Commission in 1993, but lost it in 1997. In 1998, he changed parties, becoming a Republican and was appoint- ed the next year to the South Broward Hospital District by Gov. Jeb Bush. He still re- tains this position. UNITED TEACHERS OF DADE The Education Experts www.UTD.ora A third contender for the District 5 seat is Dr. Robert Malone Jr. Malone, 41, is a community coordinator/ University re- cruiter who previously ran for the State Representative Dis- trict 109 seat in 2008. "We need a new direction and character in the District," said Malone to The Miami Times on Tuesday. "I think I and others are fed up with the things that are going on in District 5. Peo- ple are tired of the condition and corruption in the commu- nity. The community is starv- ing for leadership that they can trust, depend and believe .in." Pierre E. Rutledge, a Miami- Dade County Schools admin- istrator, told The Times, "no decision has been made as of yet." District 5 runner-up in the November election, David Chiverton, and the notable community activist Rev. Rich- ard P. Dunn are also rumored to be running for the seat. Nei- ther could be reached for com- ment. Kae - - izUT reidn Arte, eihne. JTDFist icePrsidntFedic Inram UD Scrtar-Teasre I -I *. __________________,_I Media Specialist Carol City Elementary * Masters Degree in Reading * National Board Certified Teacher * Certified in Reading K-12, Media Specialist K-12, Varying Exceptionalities K-12, Mental Retardalion K-12, ESOL Endorsement * Member of District Special Student Education (SPED) Task Force * Educational Research & Dissemination District and Slate Trainer - Strategies for Student Success I course * Past Teacher of the Year for Carol City Elementary * Member, United Teachers of Dade Y .- FREE THE Liberty City Seven . ............... 5A THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 25- DECEMBER 1, 2009 BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY Years of development good or bad for Miami? By Damien Cave The office of Mayor Manny Diaz smelled of fresh paint and departure. He had only a few hours left before term limits pushed him out, but when the city's planning director men- tioned a development by a large Spanish bank, the mayor's eyes lit up. "I'd love to see it," Diaz said. "Will you call me?" It was a telling exchange for a mayor who oversaw one of Miami's most extensive physi- cal transformations. The city he served for eight years now has cafes where prostitutes used to strut. There are more trees and art offerings, too, but mostly there are buildings. More than 100 million square feet of residential and commer- cial space has been added since 2001 -- mostly towers and not just downtown, but also across neighborhoods with one-story homes. And in assessing these ad- ditions, which range from dia- monds tQ rhinestones, Miami has come to exemplify a deep, national ambivalence about the boom's lasting impact. This month's mayoral elec- tion was in many ways a refer- endum on the idea that more construction means, progress. And as was the case in Se- attle, where the incumbent lost in a primary, and in New York, where Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg won, but not by much, the results pointed to retrenchment: Tomas Regala- do, after campaigning against grand plans, beat a protege of Diaz's, Joe Sanchez, winning 72 percent of the vote. "It was wild," Regalado said, describing the Diaz era. "And many times, irresponsible." COMPLICATED COURSE The causes, of course, are complicated. In a time of easy credit, experts said, Diaz in- herited a laissez-faire zoning code that let developers rule. By legal right, they could build a 40-story building beside a re- tiree's 1950s ranch-style home. In terms of design, the city could only request alterations. "It's a little like the Ten Com- mandments," said Arva Moore Parks, a historian and member of the Miami Planning Adviso- ry Board from 2002 until this year. "It's just suggestions." Still, there is no doubt that Diaz, a registered indepen- dent, welcomed development. He said he came into office in 2001 with a sense of urgency because Miami had yet to ex- perience a revival like New York City's or Miami Beach's. This was a city with a $140 million surplus where rusted-out cars filled empty lots and thunder- storms caused flooding, and politicians talked more about Havana than Tallahassee. "We were something of a laughingstock," Diaz said, add- ing, "I wanted to turn that im- age around, and I think I did." Those who saw his adminis- tration up close generally agree. Several former officials said Diaz, 55, a lawyer, modernized city government. His office did not even have a computer when he arrived; now Miami's police officers have laptops with voice recognition software in their cruisers. INTERNATIONAL CITY For some residents, the good outweighs the bad. "I'm thrilled that Miami has become a ma- jor international city," said Bert Silvestre, 51, a resident of the Roads neighborhood and a se- nior manager for IBM. "Devel- opment is the price we pay." But for now at least, Silvestre appears to be in the minority. With record unemployment, foreclosures and budget cuts -- in an area with one of the na- tion's largest gaps between rich and poor residents -- anger is the norm. Like many others, John Thomas, 76, had one question: "Where did all the money go?" Though he lives on a street with new storm drains, near a park overhauled under Diaz, he crit- icized politicians as expecting bailouts after "'they spent them- selves into the grave." Just as common are the views of Miriam Galliana, 63, who said she voted for Diaz but now believes "this is not New York City, and it shouldn't be." Galliana lives in Silvestre's neighborhood, in a simple home just off Coral Way. And her opinion has been shaped by what she sees from her front door: a new 13-story apartment building. NEIGHBORHOOD CAMPAIGN "This was a quiet, nice, beau- tiful neighborhood, and it's not like that anymore," she said. "It's horrible." Elvis Cruz, an activist with Miami Neighborhoods United, said the building exemplified the Diaz era. He said that be- cause it was in a designated "special district," which allows for more oversight, the city should have insisted that the design "respond to the physical, contextual environment," as the Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers zoning ordinance requires. "This is an illegal building," Cruz said. "But the city allowed it." Parks, who was chairwoman during her last four years on the planning board, said the problem of loose enforcement preceded Diaz, though during the building boom, the mech- anisms of government were overwhelmed. The planning board sometimes met until 2 a.m., Parks said, and lawyers for developers held more sway than critics. Developers, after all, were major campaign con- tributors who could drag the city into expensive lawsuits. Even in the case of the large, controversial projects that did come before Miami's five-mem- ber commission and the may- or, "yes" votes carried the day. Diaz could have stepped in, for instance, to veto the commis- sion's approval in 2007 of three condominium towers near Viz- caya, the historic museum in Coconut Grove. But he did not. Instead, the development died in the courts last year af- ter preservationists (including Parks) sued to stop it. STADIUM DIVISIVE Other divisive projects, like the new stadium under con- struction for the Florida Mar- lins on the site of the Orange Bowl, also received the Diaz signature. In eight years, he said, he did not veto anything. He said he preferred trans- formation. It took four years, but in October, the City Com- mission approved his ambi- tious urban blueprint, Miami 21, which will encourage more mixed use and bring stricter height restrictions to residen- tial areas. It also gives the plan- ning board the power to reject projects based on their design and other criteria. But for many, Miami 21 has come too late, leaving open whether Diaz will be remem- bered as a visionary or by the nickname he picked up along the way, Money Diaz. He was, by his own admis- sion, "a deal man." At times, he said, he wondered if he did too much deciding and not enough explaining. His friends said he hated public relations and pre- ferred sharing Scotch in his of- fice with fellow insiders. It is that culture that has left Miami with a bitter aftertaste. Two commissioners who were often Diaz allies have left of- fice since the election because of corruption scandals, and the city today faces a fiscal night- mare -- partly because of pen- sion obligations, partly because of declining revenue from prop- erty taxes. Both are now part of the Diaz legacy. "In the time of the boom, you could do everything and any- thing, and no one would no- tice," Regalado said. 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Scott Lake Elementary principal wins $10K Special to the Times Valerie Ward, principal of Scott Lake Elementary School, was the top Miami-Dade school principal winners of the seventh annual Leonard Miller Prin- cipal Leadership Award from the Council for Educational Change at a special event held Sunday. Gilberto Bonce, princi- pal of South Miami Senior High School was named one of two Gold Medallion winners, along with Dr. Christi Chandler-Buell of Tampa. The three winners were cho- sen from among a selection of statewide applicants who dem- onstrated extraordinary leader- ship in three areas: raising stu- dent achievement, empowering staff leadership, and forming meaningful partnerships with businesses and community. Ward, who has raised Scott Lake Elementary's grade from a C to an A, won the $10,000 prize. She was surprised with a congratulatory video and poem from Scott Lake's students and staff. The event was held at the Star Island home of Sue Miller, Council Board Member and Chair of its Educational Ad- vancement Committee. Bonce and Chandler-Buell each re- ceived $5,000. The award is named for Leon- ard Miller, the late chair of the South Florida Annenberg Chal- lenge, who firmly believed that principal leadership was the catalyst to increasing student achievement. FBI report shows more hate-motivated crime By Marisol Bello The number of crimes against Black people and members of re- ligious groups increased in 2008, making up a growing share of incidents motivated by bias, the FBI reported Monday. Those categories accounted for 56% of the 7,783 hate crimes reported in 2008. Overall, .hate crimes increased 2% from 2007. The election of the first Black president and hot-button issues such as abortion and gay mar- riage contributed to the spikes, anti-bias groups say. "There is this kind of ex- tremism going .on," says Hilary Shelton, director of the NAACP Washington bureau. He says Obama's election and the reces- sion led to a backlash against Blacks as some people look for someone to blame for hard eco-, nomic times. The number of attacks on Blacks increased 8% to 2,876, accounting for seven of every 10 race-motivated crimes. Brian Levin, director of the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism at California State University-San Bernardino, says it is hard to draw conclu- sions from the FBI data because the number of agencies report- ing varies each year and some do better than others at classify- ing hate crimes. Most hate crimes, almost four in 10, involved property damage and vandalism. Almost three in 10 involve intimidation of a per- son. Three in 10 are assaults. Hate crimes based on sexual orientation increased 3% to 1,297, although the number of people victimized went up 13%, to 1,706. Geo Vaughn, 23, of Queens, N.Y., reported to police that he was beaten in August 2008 in Manhattan by a gang of young men shouting anti-gay epithets. He says lesbians, gay men, bi- sexuals and transgender people are more vulnerable now because they are increasingly in the pub- lic eye in the debate over equal rights, including a California vote that overturned a new law allow- ing same-sex marriage. "It gives our attackers more drive to hurt us," he says. Two men have been charged with a hate crime against Vaughn. Hate crimes based on religion rose 9% to 1,519. Most, 67%, were against Jews. Incidents in- volving Catholics increased 23% to 75. n MIAMI DADE AN S .M WATER A NER ARm DEPARTMENT By Ana Maria Monte Flores A A The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department is pleased to welcome you to this new feature. Through this column we will regularly report water news and practical information that will keep you informed about Miami-Dade's tap water, how to use it wisely and all the services provided by the Depart- ment. Our goal is to serve the residents and businesses of Miami-Dade County by providing high-quality drinking water and wastewater services, by protecting public health and by acting In the best interest of our environ- ment. READING YOUR METER The amount of water you use is measured and billed in hundreds of cubic feet (ccfs). For your convenience, the number of gallons used is printed on your bill as well. Tracking your water usage is as simple as tracking.the mile- age on your car. Just take a look at your water meter and read the numbers on the white dials. To determine your water usage, subtract your previous reading from your current reading. HIGH BILLS, METER CHECKS AND REREADS Usually, the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department will automatically in- vestigate the occurrence of a high bill, to check for an improperly working meter or leakage, but customers are welcome to call Customer Relations at 305-665-7477 and bring a high bill to our attention. An initial investigation of the meter will be done at no cost to you. Please note that the investigator will NOT check your inside plumbing. If your any reason you believe your water meter is giving incorrect readings, call 305-665-7477. A Certified Meter Test request form will be mailed to you and arrangements will be made to have your meter checked. If the meter is found to be malfunctioning, you will not be charged for the test and your bill will be adjusted to correct inaccurate readings. If the meter is found to be working properly, the Department will charge $40.00 to your account to cover the cost of the test. SEC: Theodule defrauded fellow Haitians Miami Times Special Report George Theodule, charged with scamming $23.4 million from his fellow Haitian-Amer- icans, has reached a settle- ment with federal securities regulators. The self-styled "investment guru, has agreed to an injunc- tion, but has not admitted or denied the allegations. The court will now decide what civ- il penalties Theodule will pay. The charges stem from last December, when the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged that Theodule was running a Ponzi scheme that involved thousands of Haitian Americans across the country. Creative Capital Con- sortium and A Creative Capital Concept$, Theodule's compa- nies, had their assets frozen. In 2007, Theodule began creating investment clubs across the country, claiming that the money would be used to fund business ventures in Haiti, Sierra Leone, and in the United States. He promised returns of 100 percent within 90 days. The SEC alleges that the ventures were not legitimate, but rather that he paid the older investors with the in- vestments of newer recruits. Governor looks into wasteful spending Miami Times Special Report This week, Governor Char- lie Crist ordered an inves- tigation of Juvenile Justice Secretary Frank Peterman's extensive taxpayer-funded travel. 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BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN.DESTINY 8A THE MIAMI TIMES. NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 2009 Army investigates soldier mom Lawyer: Baby not being used to shrink duty ' By Alan Gomez An Army mother who refused to go to Afghanistan because she failed to get someone to care for her son wants the military to discharge her rather than enforce a policy thousands of single mothers have abided by. Spc. Alexis Hutchinson, 21, was to depart Nov. 5 with her unit of the 3rd Infantry Division from Fort Stewart in Georgia. She refused after her mother declined to care for Hutchin- son's 10-month-old son, Ka- mani. Her lawyer insists that Hutchinson is genuinely stuck and not using her child to get out of duty. Under Army policy, soldiers who cannot find a suitable caregiver may be disciplined or honorably discharged. "These women are given a choice which is a very bad one to face: deploying and aban- doning your children, or re- fusing your orders and facing charges," says Hutchinson's ci- vilian lawyer Rai Sue Sussman. "I think (the Army has) shown ... a lack of understanding for a young soldier, a young mother,, in a difficult situation." The Army says Hutchinson may have acted improperly in her handling of the situation and is not entitled to be treated differently from other women. "There are thousands of sol- diers that have similar cir- cumstances," Fort Stewart spokesman Kevin Larson said. "They're single parents. They do the right thing. They prepare for their deployment. They ful- fill their sworn duty." More than 30,000 single mothers have deployed to the two most recent wars, accord- ing to a study by Iraq and Af- ghanistan Veterans of America. An Army cook, Hutchinson turned herself in to military po- lice the day after she was sup- posed to deploy. Hutchinson was ordered held, and her son was placed in a protective service until Hutchinson's mother could fly from Oakland the next day to care for him. Hutchinson is confined to the base, awaiting the result of an Army investigation. Larson said Hutchinson was detained because her command "became aware of additional in- formation" and concluded that there may have been "alleged misconduct" on her part. He would not elaborate. The Army generally gives par- ents enough time to formulate a written plan for care of the children prior to a deployment, Army spokesman Wayne Hall said. Sussman says Hutchinson has done all she can to find a caregiver and wants a dis- charge. While not speaking directly about Hutchinson's case, Hall * I p"m.. ,* #. . b. *-. . 0, Jm.,lw "H..:::.4&. ownJA ,m.k W. "NNW M. doe .S0to .~ ~ub~u9 or v An undated self-portrait shows Spc. Alexis Hutchinson with her son, Kamani, 10 months. Hutchinson was sched- uled to deploy to Afghanistan with her unit Nov. 5. said a unit's commanding offi- now in Afghanistan, which cer generally oversees a court- means she could end up there martial. Hutchinson's unit is after all. Srn li<�r% hair :1<�i* <* i � *P�N* fg 4$^0-rr Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers One family serving our community for 87 consecutive years % L4 wo o v -a -w o &1p9-ra Everybody reads the Fitamit otamee South Florida's oldest and most popular weekly 9A THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 25- DECEMBER 1, 2009 BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY *.' 1".;-7 ., WNBA star Marie Ferdinand Harris .ceive a proclamation from the City -MiamiTimes photos/Sandra J. Charite North Miami Mayor Andre Pierre. WNBA star Marie Ferdinand Harris teach students in the FANM after-school program how to shoot a basketball. WNBA star returns to Edison High alumni shares her story with local students By Sandra J. Charite scharite@miamitimesonline.com Marie Ferdinand-Harris, a Haitian-American, imagined her- self becoming an entrepreneur involved in different ventures or even a non-profit organization for kids but today she finds her- self on the court wearing a num- ber 24 jersey as a shooting guard for the professional basketball team, Los Angeles Sparks. "It's funny how things work out," she said to The Miami Times in an exclusive interview outside Haitian Women of Miami (FANM Ayisyen Nan Miyami) building in W I WO.. t l-BBr r W Little Haiti on Nov. 18. Ferdinand Harris, 31, visited several schools last week that in- .clude Toussaint Louverture Ele- mentary and Miami Edison High (her alma mater), to share her life story and motivate students. Ferdinand Harris, who is 5 feet 9 inches tall, joined Marleine Bastien, Executive Director of Haitian Women of Miami (FANM Ayisyen Nan Miyami), North Mi- ami Mayor Andre Pierre, Haitian poet/artist Mecca A.K.A. Gri- mo and several students at the FANM building in Little Haiti for a game of basketball on Nov. 18. At the age of 13, the Miami Edison High recalls her first en- counter with the sport. "The first day, I could not put the ball down," she said. "I fell in love with the sport." Ferdinand-Harris' best friend saw her love for the sport and encouraged her to pursue it. That she did. In her senior year, Ferdinand-Harris averaged 24.0 points, seven rebounds, 5.4 as- sists, and 2 steals per game, and was named the 1995 Player of the Year in Florida. She contin- ued her education at Louisiana State University and she played for the LSU Lady Tigers basket- ball team. She entered the WNBA in 2001 after being selected eighth over- all by the Utah Starzz in the first round WNBA draft. Ferdinand- Miami Harris is a two-time WNBA All- Star. In 2003, she joined the San Antonio Silver Stars then finally found home with 'the Los An- geles Sparks in 2008. She took some time off in 2006 to prepare for her first born child. Today, Ferdinand-Harris is married to Cedrick Harris, former baseball player for the LSU Tigers and former baseball coach at Anto- nian College Preparatory High School. With students from the FANM after-school program in the au- dience, Mayor Pierre presented Ferdinand-Harris with a proc- lamation from the City of North Miami. He said, "It is a privilege to have great talent within the community." be o It I% a rat m eJht Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers 'An ounce of prevention? You get a lot more than that at CarePlus. For more than a decade, CarePlus Health Plans, Inc. has focused on delivering the kind of health care plans that keep our members healthy. And because we specialize in Medicare plans - and only Medicare - we have a pretty good idea of what works, something to think about as you make your choice. mC arePlus HEALTH PLANS, INC. Keeping the health in health care. M | Call us. 1-800-220-8704 TTY: 1-877-245-7930 Miami-Dade County. Medicare approved HMO plan. Some limitations, restrictions, co-insurance and co-payments may apply. The benefit information provided herein is a brief summary, but not a comprehensive description of available benefits. Additional information about benefits is available to assist you in making a decision about your coverage. This is an advertisement; for more information contact the plan. H1019-MK-P92-1109 wwwcaeplshalhplnsco The Miami Times Faith SECTION B MIAMI, FLORIDA, NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 2009 MIAMI TIMES blh. mb -I I _rto Ih eIs jihj 94 hume ^- I - ^� tr g 4..,i o wv - I gAjjjdit nameda.. aa...... ... 5.. so %w! %4WWP ^^^^y^^^^~^y^^rF" -Photo by Miami-Dade County (L-R) Santa Claus, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Audrey M. Edmonson, Kathy Cole, New Jour- neys Executive/Program Director, Quenika Boston, New Journeys Founder/CEO and Burnie, Miami Heat mascot. Edmonson raises funds for women transitioning out of foster care Special to the Times County Commissioner Audrey M. Edmonson drummed up some early holiday cheer for young women aging out of the foster care system. Ed- monson took part in the "Dreams Do Come True" charity event earlier this month that benefited the New Journeys Transitional Home, a non- profit organization that provides a nurturing en- vironment to promote independence and self-suf- ficiency among the young women it houses. New Journeys focuses on women ages 18 to 24 that are homeless or no longer in foster care. The event, held at Dolly's Florist, featured a silent auction with proceeds going toward New Journeys, as well as kid-friendly activities, in- cluding face painting, reading corner, arts and crafts lesson, and a visit from Santa Claus. In addition, Heat fans got to meet Heat player Dor- rell Wright, the Miami Heat Dancers, and mascot Burnie. Also in attendance was Deco Drive's Luis Aguirre. "The women at New Journeys learn the skills they will need to not only survive, but thrive as they pursue jobs, education and living on their own," said Edmonson, an avid supporter of the organization. "We must all do what we can, de- spite tough economic times, to help New Jour- neys nurture many more young women." New Journeys Transitional Home's mission is to decrease the rate of homelessness for young adults transitioning out of the foster care system by providing housing and teaching skills needed for self-sufficiency. The majority of its residents have come from the organization's partnerships with the Community Partnership For the Home- less (The HAC), The Charlee Program, The Miami Rescue Mission, and Switchboard of Miami. The facility consists of warmly furnished double bed- rooms, a common living area for leisure time, and office space for workshops and computer use. Open for little more than two years, New Jour- neys has already housed over thirty young women and relies on donations to continue its operations. flommus:10% %16nla tolm %K&irvt 11B THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 2009 BLACKS MUST CONTROL T HEIR OWN DESTINY EPIC hotel is celebrating the 25h anniversary of White Par- ty Week in Miami, the world's oldest and largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser, and offering spe- cial rates for those visiting Mi- ami to enjoy White Party Week events and festivities from Nov. 25-30. 305-424-5226 or visit www.epichotel.com. ******** * The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Turkey Trot 5K will take place at the Tropi- cal Park, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 26. 305-278- 8668. 'City of Hallandale Beach Human Services Department presents their 2009 annual Community Thanksgiving Lun- cheon at the Austin Hepburn Center, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 26. 954-457- 1460. The Big Blue any You Foun- dation presents Kids Ocean Adventure Series at the New- port Beachside Hotel and Re- sort Sunny Isles Beach from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28. 954-558-9664. The Booker T. Washing- ton (BTW) Class of 1961 wor- ship service will be held at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church at 10 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 29. 305- 688-7072. ******** University of Miami's Mau- rice Gusman Concert Hall will present Festival Miami now through November 30. 305- 284-4940 or visit: www.festi- valmiami.com W.I.T. Transitional Training Center will hold their Gradu- ation Ceremony at the Greater Bethel Fellowship Hall at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 3. 305- 757-0715. Booker T. Washington (BTW) Class of 1965 is having a holiday extravaganza, Touch of Class Ball, at the Grand Pa- risilen Ballroom; from 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., Friday, Dec. 4. Barbara Graham, 305-634-3887, Rich- ard Williams, 305-621-5048 or Gwendolyn Thomas, 786-715- 5662. The Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth * S a. annual Holiday Gala, "Progress: The New Currency," at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Miami on Saturday, Dec. 5. Beverly James, 305-751-8648 or visit www.m-dcc.org Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), in partner- ship with Miami Dade College (MDC), will host the 2009-2010 Student and Adult Career Path- ways EXPO, at Miami Jackson Senior High School, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, December 5, 2009. 305-693- 3015 or visit http://dcte.dade- schools.net. ********* Animal Services invites you to celebrate Home for Every Hol- iday, Pet Adoption Event at the Animal Services Shelter, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on December 6. Visit: www.miamidade.gov/ animals Haitian American Leader- ship Organization (HALO) is offering six scholarships of up to $1,000 to high school seniors of Haitian descent in good aca- demic standing. Applications are now being accepted for the 2010 scholarships and the deadline is Dec. 11. The award recipients will be invited to at- tend HALO's annual gala and award ceremony that will be held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Miami on January 16, 2010. Call 888-759-0085 or visit: www.halohaiti.org. The community is invited to get on the bus to the Florida Classic on Saturday, Nov. 21. For more information. Also, come take a ride to the Holy Land in Orlando, Fla. On Dec. 12. Call Phillip, 786-873-9498. South Florida Super Bowl Host Committee will host their kickoff luncheon at the Land Shark Stadium, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7. 305-614-7555. The Mandarin Oriental Ho- tel will host the celebration of the Miami Music Festival on Brickell Key, from 6-7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Email: mkomfeld@intunepartners.com The Florida Alliance for Arts Education (FAAE) is hosting a Florida symposia at the Adri- enne Arsht Center for the Per- forming Arts, starting at 9 a.m., on Dec. 10. Email: info@faae. org or visit www.faae.org ******** * M.W. Cypress Grand Lodge, A.F. and A.M., is sponsoring its annual Christmas festival and toy-give-away at the Masonic Temple, from 9 a.m. to. 12 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12. George E. Pitts, 305-467-5609 or email: gfitts@carolina.rr.com The fourth annual World Salsa Championships will take place at Hard Rock Iive at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Dec. 17-19 . Miami-Dade County is seek- ing outstanding women nomi- nees for the 22nd annual In the Company of Women Awards Ceremony which will be held in March 2010. The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. on Fri- day, Dec. 18. Lisa Fernandez, 305-480-1717 ext. 104. Rainbow Ladies-Our Space, an organization for women, is having their second annual Holiday Gala at the Fantasy Ballroom at 9 p.m., Dec. 19. Adrienne Lamb, 305-772-4712. Miami Northwestern Sr. High Class of 1965 is prepar- ing for their July 8-11, 2010 Reunion. Classmates are urged to reconnect through the con- tact information listed below, providing your address, phone, cell & email. 321-733-0958 or 305-299-5549, reunion615@cfl. rr.com Miami Jackson Alumni As- sociation is calling all former cheerleaders, majorettes, drill team, dance line, flagettes and band members for their upcom- ing Alumni Pep Rally. 305- 804- 5371 or 786-256-2609. National Investment Devel- The Gamble Memorial Church of God in Christ invites tie community to their annual free Thanksgiving dinner and service, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Nov. 26. 3-5-633-7235 or 305- 821-3692. Greater St. James Mission- ary Baptist International church v.ill old 'its 50th" an- nu'af Men's Day at 11 a.rim. -on Sunday, Noiv. 29. 305-693- .2726. Women in White service at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 29. Virginia Bostic, 305-621-8126. The New Saint Mark family will be celebrating their assis- tant pastor at 3:30 p.m., Sun- day, Nov. 29. ******** . * Ebenezer United Methodist Church will have their sLtth an- nual HIV/AIDS Benefit Health Fair and Concert starting at 2 . p.m. on Dec. 5. 305-635-7413. New Christ Tabernacle ******** Church invites you to their an- House of Bethlehem A Place nual 100 Men in Black and 100 of Bread Ministries is inviting everyone to participate in their tour bus trip to Holyland, from Tues.- Thurs. Deacon Arthur Robinson, 786-624-7979. A Mission With A New Be- ginning Church invites the community to come fellowship at 11:15 a.m., on Sundays and Bible class weekly at 7 p.m., Thursday. Redemption M.B. Church is sponsoring a fundraising break- fast and yard sale on Friday and Saturday. Redemption will also host a minise'rs and dea- cons Union of the New Life M.B Association on Nov. 18-21. Rev. Silas Pinkney, 305-696-9964. Pastor Willie McCrae, 305-793- 7388 or 305-836-1990. 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NOW ACCEPTING MOST MEDICARE PLANS opment (NID) Housing Coun- seling Agency, a HUD approved organization, is offering, free Housing and Legal Counseling for Homeowners at the Experts Resource Community Center, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F. Call 305- 652-7616 or 786-512-7400 or email: lgreen@expertsresourc- es.com or lougreen2@yahoo. corn for appointments. Miami Jackson Alumni As- sociation is seeking Reunion Organizing Committee Repre- sentatives from the Classes of 1981 -2008 to call 305-904- 5371 or 786-256-2609. The Florida Film Institute presents Cinerama Saturdays at the Little Haiti Cultural Cen- ter, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., until April 10, 2010. 305- 891-3456 or register at www. flfilminstitute.org A&A Associates is currently hiring approximately1000 peo- ple for the 2010 Super Bowl and Pro Bowl football games which will be held at Land Shark Sta- dium in Miami Gardens. 561- 533-5303 or email Annette@as- sociatestaffing.com Rendo -Goju-Ryu Karate Academy will be offering free Karate lessons at the Liberty Square Community Center from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursday. 305-694-2757. I �00 - -,;oo je..ma %L, . 6,� qmwrw BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY 17R THF MIAMI TIMES. NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1. 2009 Of S 4 m mm awm am ft 0 ommum 1 o - . Copyrighted Material. - ,,n- Hon *,"-* g,* "o.'n t an sts% SSyndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers * - - . - . - ,- - * - * - * . - ~ qwI* * - - - - .. - a - * - - _ -.~ - Waste not, want not:. By Greg Latshaw rials, wi and pet A growing number of compa- es. nies are turning their attention "The la to creating renewable products country - such as adhesives and plas- bodies o tics - from the animal parts Waste that can't be sold on supermar- process ket shelves. cial con From plastics made from because feather protein to diesel fuel odors ax made from fat to organic fertil- decompo izer made from poultry litter, O'Brien, the USA's top meat producers search f are developing new uses and sociation markets for the animal parts "Anytim that humans won't eat, says amount Tom Cook, president of the Na- you're p tional Renderers Association in O'Brien Alexandria, Va. Among For years, those parts have way: ended up in cosmetics, soap, * Tysc pet food and animal feed. Now, Ark., is meat companies are putting hesives more resources into sustain- rials fro ability programs, says Paul found i Rutledge of the American Meat Webster Institute's sustainability com- dent of mittee. division. At Clemson University, such diapers products are being tested at the be made South Carolina school's Animal says. Co-Products Research & Edu- Tyson cation Center, says center Di- in a joir rector Annel Greene. leum Cc Greene says there are a num- renewal ber of uses for the leftover ma- Rouge. trials that have yet to be dis- expected covered. "It's fascinating to see next Jul everything that can be done," low, por Greene says. cooking Kathy Guillermo, vice presi- diesel fu dent of laboratory investigations ultra-low for People for the Ethical Treat- will be ment of Animals, says many cap mar consumers would be surprised ing corn to learn the number of prod- aviation ucts with animal ingredients in * Perd them. She says rendered mate- try litter Companies f which are fed to livestock s, could spread diseas- ast thing we need in this is another use for the of animals," she says. materials from meat ing are treated with spe- siderations at landfills, they produce strong nd methane gases when losing, said Jeremy director of applied re- for the Solid Waste As- n of North America. e you can reduce the of waste going into one, preserving a resource," said. g the projects under- in Foods of Springdale, developing plastics, ad- and non-woven mate- im the keratin protein n feathers, says Jeff , the group vice presi- the renewable products L Someday disposable or hospital gowns could from the materials, he Foods is also involved it venture with Syntro- >rp. of Tulsa to build a >le fuels plant in Baton Webster says the plant, 1 to be at full production ly, will convert beef tal- k lard, chicken fat and grease into a synthetic .el. Because of the fuel's w emissions grade,. it marketed to emission- kets, underground min- panies and the general market. ue Farms collects poul- r - a blend of manure ind uses for leftover animal parts and wood shavings - and con- operates its own biodiesel plant verts it into organic fertilizer near Montreal and uses a por- pellets to be sold to wholesalers, tion of the fuel it produces in its says Cathy Klein, vice president company trucks, says Todd Mo- for co-product sales. ser, vice president of alternative * Maple Leaf Foods of Toronto fuels. It found toddlers had a four times greater risk of second- hand smoke exposure when compared with adolescents, de- spite having similar reported home exposures Secondhand smoke worst for toddlers, obese kids By Bill Berkrot and Ransdell Pierson Toddlers and obese children suffer far greater blood-vessel dam- age and other harm from secondhand smoke than other children, which could put them on the path to heart disease later in life, according to a new study. The study, presented at the American Heart Association scien- tific meeting in Orlando on Wednesday, found a link between the amount of secondhand smoke exposure and a marker of vascular injury in toddlers, defined as children ages 2 to 5. The link was twice as great in toddlers who were obese, researchers said. "We think that the two factors together - smoke exposure plus obesity - may interact to amplify the degree of inflammation or vascular cell damage that occurs," said John Bauer, the study's co-lead investigator from Nationwide Children's Hospital & Re- search Institute at Ohio State University. The study of American boys and girls exposed to smokers in- cluded 52 toddlers and 107 older children ages 9 td 18. It found toddlers had a four times greater risk of secondhand smoke exposure when compared with adolescents, despite having similar reported home exposures. This may be because toddlers.. tend to be in closer proximity to their smoking parents for extended periods of time. "Adolescents are less joined at the hip to their parents. Toddlers don't have the same access to move in and out of the house," Bau- er said. Toddlers exposed to secondhand smoke were also found to have a 30 percent reduction in circulating vascular endothelial progeni- tor cells, a type of cell involved in the repair and maintenance of a healthy blood vessel network, researchers said. ' "The changes we detected in these groups of children are simi- lar to changes that are well recognized risks for heart disease in adults," Bauer said. "This suggests that some aspects of adult heart disease may be initiated in early childhood, where prevention strategies may have great long-term impact," Bauer said. At least a quarter of children in the United States are exposed to secondhand smoke, researchers said. Bauer said the study did not differentiate between smoke expo- sure at home and while in a car, which Bauer called "a real fish in a fish bowl experience." r MIartM n .ii L thIer Kin Jr. -Bland c History Month ^fta r -** * ' 13B THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 2009 BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY o * *No w a* -.* - O mM 4 * B . ". Copyrighted Material - eow" Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers SCharges dropped against FMU student Mitchell fights to be readmitted to University By Sandra J. Charite 4M' ._ . scharite@iniamnitimesonline.com V - w ----------------~~ /-. ,* ' y _ < Emory Mitchell wants to clear his name and get his life back to normal. On Oct. 19, Mitchell, 19, was involved in a scuffle on the Flor- ida Memorial University cam- pus that resulted in his arrest and suspension from school. Charges against Mitchell were dropped on Nov. 18, but Mitch- ell has yet to be readmitted into the University. "I want to return to school to finish out this semester but Florida Memorial is still refus- ing to allow me to come back based on the allegations of those officers," said Mitchell. "My suspension was only until the case was addressed how- ever that's no longer the case, obviously." FMU released a statement on Thursday stating, "'We have just been informed that the State Attorney's Office dis- missed the case against Emory Mitchell. * We are unaware of the circumstances that led to this dismissal. Emory Mitchell remains suspended pending in- vestigation and adjudication of possible violations of University rules and regulations. These possible violations relate to ac- tions prior to October 19, 2009, as well as the conduct that oc- curred on October 19th. In or- der not to jeopardize that inves- tigation, we cannot comment further at this time." According to police reports, officers responded to a fight be- tween the University security guards and a student who was identified as Mitchell. Mitchell recalls the incident. "Officer Harry [Monestime] walked up to me asking if I had possession of marijuana and expressing that he wanted to search me. I informed him that I did not have possession of any substance and if he wished to search me he would have to EMORY MITCHELL contact Miami-Dade County Police because he did not have the right to search me," said Mitchell. The security guard then asked Mitchell for his student identification but Mitchell in- formed that the school admin- istration was aware that he did not have one. The incident escalated leav- ing Mitchell and the security guards barricaded in the bath- room. Students outraged at the actions of the security guards began to bang on the bath- room door. FMU junior Jeffrey Y. Martin captured some of the incident on tape. "The altercation was going on for at least fifteen minutes and I only captured a little less than five minutes on video," said Martin in a statement released to The Miami Times. Outraged at the commotion from students demanding an- swers as to why Mitchell was barricaded in the bathroom, an Allied Barton security guard pulled his handgun and flashed it at the crowd of students. Mitchell was later arrested that night and charged for a as- sault. He faced three counts of battery on a security officer. It was a surprise to Mitchell, who felt he had to protect him- self from the officers. He said he was repeatedly beaten by the officers while he was con- fined in the bathroom. "The officers grabbed me and tried to turn me around and force my hands behind my back. I was backed into the left front corner of the restroom. I was afraid of being put in a helpless situation and not being able to prevent myself from being beaten so I continued to move around and make attempts to keep the officer from handcuff- ing me," he said. "The officers were using excessive force such as slamming my head against the wail and pushing me for- ward causing my head to hit the sink." Now that the charges have been dropped, Mitchell says this obstacle will not hinder him from completing his edu- cation. "So now, I'm hoping to trans- fer to [Florida International Uni- versity] FIU, although I know I may lose a lot of credits," he said. "I cannot give up because I faced this obstacle." " A/rican Artwork & Hwamesto-re FOOT Project Managers will be on hand to hear your thoughts and answer your questions rPOGRAM g;~~ xN Come learn about the Florida Department of Transportation District Six Annual Tentative Five-Year Transportation Plan MONROE COUNTY Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 6-8 p.m. Marathon Government Center 2798 Overseas Highway (Mile Marker 50) Marathon SOUTH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Tuesday, December 8, 2009 8-10 a.m. University of Miami Bank United Center Hurricane 100 Room, 1245 Dauer Drive Coral Gables NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Wednesday, December 9, 2008, 8-10 a.m. Miami Shores Country Club Village Room, 10000 Biscayne Boulevard Miami Shores Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) project information will also be available. These public hearings are being held in accordance with Section 339.135, Florida Statutes and toroffer the public an oppor- tunity to comment on all projects for the highway systems and public transportation within Florida Department of Trans- portation District Six's Tentative Five-Year Transportation Plan. District Six comprises Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, These hearings will also include consideration of proposed projects for Florida's Turnpike Enterprise corridors and information on several projects in the District. The Tentative Five-Year Transportation Plan covers the period from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2015. Send written comments (by mail or e-mail) to Maribel Lena, District Public Information Office, 1000 NW 111 Avenue, Room 6134, Miami, Florida 33172, telephone 305-470-5349 or email (Maribel.Lena@dot.state.us) by December 18, 2009. The comments will also be incorporated into the public document. All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard. The proposed improvements have been developed in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Act of 1968. Under Title VI and Title VIII of the United States Civil Rights Acts any person or beneficiary who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or familial status may file a written complaint with the Florida Department of Transportation's Equal Opportunity Office in Tallahassee, 605 Suwannee Street, M.S. 65, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450, 866-374-FDOT or contact Elizabeth Perez, District Six's Title VI and Title VIII Coordinator, 1000 N.W. 111 Avenue, Room 611 1-A, Miami, Florida 33172, 305-470-5219. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Public Information Office at 305-470-5277 at least seven days prior to the meeting. The Tentative Five-Year Transportation Plan can be viewed after November 27, 2009 at: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/programdevelopmentoffice/ / .4., -7 usiblockgoogs.ne 780-413-0774 For more information contact Denise Polomovsky at 305-573-4455 or DPojomovsky@communikatz.com O BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY 14B THE MIAMI TIMES. NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 2009 Remember to give thanks daily Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Most people are preparing for a wonderful meal and fellowship with friends and family. Even shelters are offering hot meals for those unfortunate enough to not be able to provide their own meal, or for their family. As exciting and exhilarating as the holiday may be, we need to extend those feelings to the day after Thanksgiving, and the day after, and the day after and ...well, how about every single day?l One Bible writer who never ceased to thank God for every situation was David. David's many psalms thanked God for good times as well as not so good times. Besides David's exten- sive repertoire, other psalmists and Bible authors wrote words of praise and thanksgiving to our awesome God. In Psalm 26:7, David sings a song of thanksgiving, and tells of all of God's wonders. We should never be remiss in giv- * ing God daily thanks. Before my feet touch the floor each morning, I thank God because if not for Him, my eyes would not be open to begin another day. I remember years ago when I was employed by the Postal Service, I often worked with some angry, complaining co-workers. They were quite mocking concerning the things of the Lord, and made a point of letting anyone who would listen know that God had done nothing for them. They told me on more than one oc- casion that they had nothing for which to thank- God. I re- sponded that if they could not think of anything, then thank God that I was not the same Pat that I used to be. If I were, their lives would not be pleas- ant ones during our working hours Another thing about this verse is thank God first, and then tell someone what you thanked God for. It is not al- ways necessary, or we might not always be in a place where we can share the testimony of our salvation, and a momen- tous miracle that took place in our lives. But it is a simple thing to say, "It's certainly a beautiful day. Thank God that it didn't rain." It's also easy to say, "Thank God for the rain. We certainly need it." In Psalm 28:7, David says that his heart is so full of joy that he bursts out in songs of thanksgiving. Sing songs of praise while getting ready in the morning, driving to work or to run errands. We need not limit singing songs of thanks- giving to church services. And of course, we can never forget Psalm 100, known by many as a song of thanksgiving. Praise is due our Lord always, but also do not neglect to offer thanks to others. Thank the cashier who gives you your morning coffee, though I know that they do not always respond in kind. Thank your spouse for a chore performed or dinner prepared, and thank your kids for bring- ing your remote or your house slippers, even if you had to ask for them. Keep words of thanksgiving on your lips at all times. Rev. Jackson's historic runs stand with us, even today By DeWayne Wickham In a little noticed, long over- due act of acknowledgement, 12 members of the Congres- sional Black Caucus stood be- fore a nearly empty chamber of the House of Representatives last week to give the Rev. Jesse Jackson the praise many would deny him. Jackson's campaigns for the Democratic Party's presi- dential nominations "forever changed the political ... land- scape of this country" and "laid the foundation" for the election of Barack Obama, Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Md., said in a brief floor speech. That was the recurring theme of the 12 black members of Congress and Rep. Dennis Ku.- cinich, D-Ohio, the lone white representative, who spoke in tribute to the 25th anniversary of Jackson's 1984 campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination. Back then, News- week and the Village Voice proclaimed Jackson the candi- date of "transformations" and "change." In his presidential campaign last year, Obama promised to talk to America's enemies if he became president. But in Jack- son's trailblazing campaign, he did just that when he per- 4iW $ Sy Ari President Hafez Assad to free Nav3 LtP'Robert Goodman, a U.S. pilot shot down over Lebanon by Syrian anti-aircraft gunners a month earlier. INITIAL SETBACKS Although his campaigns were far from flawless - Jackson's use of the pejorative "Hymi- etown" to describe New York Jews dealt his 1984 ambition a serious blow - his two presi- dential runs did more to change the face of American politics than anything else in the past 100 years. While the 1965 Vot- ing Rights Act opened the way for more blacks to vote, Jack- son was the political Pied Piper who drew them to the polls in record numbers. Marjorie Fields Harris, a for- mer executive director of Al Sharpton's National Action Network, said of Jackson: "His voter registration effort in pre- viously overlooked and disen- franchised communities was historic" and helped lift "Afri- can-American governors, sena- tors, judges and otler elected officials into .office. His run was iconic and - love him, or hate him - no student of his- tory could ever argue that his campaign wasn't our first real glimpse of what an African- American president would look like." ACCOLADES DESERVED That's no idle praise. "Jackson brought about sig- nificant increases in black vot- er res-frafibnrin "84 id 88 And beYnocrats rrilde'1&cion gains that were very much tied to the turnout of these black voters," said David Bositis, a ' senior research associate at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. In fact, Democrats regained control of the Senate in 1986 due in large part to that surge in black voter registration, the Joint Center has reported. And that wasn't the only ripple ef- fect from Jackson's campaigns. Since 1984, the number of blacks in Congress has grown from 21 to 42 members. Many blacks who rose to prominent positions in the Democratic Party also had close ties to his candidacy. Among them are Ron Brown and Alexis Herman, who served as the secretaries of Commerce and Labor in the Clinton ad- ministration. Brown also did a stint as Democratic Party chairman after serving as an adviser to Jackson. Donna Brazile, a manager of Al Gore's 2000 presidential campaign, also had close ties to Jackson's White House campaigns. Those who forge change sel- dom bene it;7 it. The d L th&t- Jacks ened ma possible for Obama to achieve Jackson's dream. And that's Something those who write the history of these times shouldn't forget. Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers I I w I Gospel Program There will be a big gospel program featuring Smiling Ju- bilees, Ft. Lauderdale; Faithful Few, Shining Stars and others, 3 p.m., Sunday at Holy Cross Church, 1555 N.W. 93rd Ter- race. Call Lil' Rev. 305-693-9336. I * ,�% 4 lqv 4,n4rh- f %jII$ rvi~ai tv Jbm4asoi Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers I RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR A PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH STUDY TESTING AN INVESTIGATIONAL DRUG You may qualify to participate if you are: a healthy male or female between the ages of 65 and 80 Participants who are enrolled will be compensated for their time in the research study For more information call: SEA VIEW RESEARCH 305-646-6785 '4 SEAVIEW RESEARCH * * - The Miami Times Heath SECTION B MIAMI, FLORIDA, NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 2009 CDC: Teen girls at high risk for STDs Black females aged 15 to 19 had the highest rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea centers for Disease Control and DrLountion runnorts vunnn niric anarl ',00 By Sandra J. Charite scharite@riamitimesonline. corn A shock for many parents when a 2008 study revealed one in four teen- aged girls had a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD). A year later, the num- bers have not declined. An STD, also known as sexually transmitted infection (STI) or venereal disease (VD), is an illness that can be transmitted by sexual contact, includ- ing vaginal intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex. Common STDs include syphi- lis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, hep- atitis and genital warts. Centers for Disease Control and Pre- vention reports young girls aged 15-19 years continue to have the highest num- ber of chlamydia and gonorrhea cases (409,531) when compared to any other age group. The report, a 2008 Sexually Trans- mitted Disease Surveillance that tracks cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in the United States, found that more than 1.5 million cases of chlamyd- ia and gonorrhea were reported in 2008. Also, Black teenaged girls continue to be disproportionately affected by STDs. They have a higher percentage than any other age group. "This is nothing new. This is a con- tinuing trend," said Dr. Toye Brewer, State of Florida STD/HIV Medical Epi- demiologist. Although there are better screenings to detect the STDs in young women, Brewer faults the lack of funding to public health. Under the guidelines, young women under the age of 25 are to be screened once a year for STDs says Brewer but unfortunately, that becomes an issue to those who do not have ac- cess to healthcare in underprivileged areas. She goes on to say that adjusting the cost of screening is not possible in Miami-Dade due to budget constraints, but the fact is that sexually active ad- olescents need to be screened once a year. While access to healthcare is sig- nificant, Kalenthia Nunnally-Bain, ex- ecutive director of the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Center in Allapattah, says Please turn to STD'S 18B I S -'WWI hern fo�unt IPMM ih44101"% Copyrighted Material Sfrmor i a wSyndicated Content V.,,... ..... if . mr . 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Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers L- m I I 305-759-8875 1 BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY Range MARIE KELLY DEVOE, 93, re- tired custodian for Miami Dade Public Schools, . died November 22. Survivors in- clude: husband, Wilfred Devoe; son, Joseph Deveaux; sis- ters, Irma K. Sweeping, Josephine Curry Kelly, Clara Kelly McCoy, and Mildred K. McKinney; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Viewing 6:30-9 p.m., Friday, Church of the Transfiguration. Service 10 a.m., Saturday, Church of the Transfigu- ration. JIM M. GLOVER, 84, cook at Cye's River- gate, died No- vember 20. Sur- vivors include: wife, Aretha Glover; daugh- ter, Elaine L. Bryd-Ponder (Kency); son, Barry Byrd; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives ahd friends. Service 12 p.m., Sat- urday, Mt. Calvary M.B. Church. LEROY E. WHILE SR., 58, presser at Instant Dry Cleaners, died November 19. Survivors in- clude: wife, Ju- lia Whiley; son, Leroy Whiley Jr.; daughters, Latasha Whiley and Aliscia Whi- ley; stepdaughter, Ayana Sand- ers; brothers, James McKenzie, William Miller and Ronald Whiley; sisters, Beverly Whiley ahd Rosa- lie Whiley; two grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other rel- atives and friends. Service 2 p.m., Saturday, Mt. Olive Fire Baptized Holiness Church of God located at 8400 N.W. 22 Avenue. Richardson b'DLORES OWEm f"i'.OT, 76, former Mi- - amian died November 9 in Columbia S.C. She was con- firmed at st. Agnes Episco- . pal Church in , 1945 and was a Bopker T Washington High School Alumna, Class of 1951. Dolores resided in Somerset, New Jersey. Survivors include: husband of 44 years, Joseph. Local survivors: uncle, Lloyd B. Johnson (Juanita); cousins, Cynthia Garvin Clark, Erica V. Williams, Lloyd Deryk Johnson and Linda J. Johnson. Ar- rangements are incomplete. BETTE GRAHAM, 73, retired principal, died November 17. Service 11 a.m., Saturday, Church of the Open Door. -BENNY LYNTHROPE O'BERRY, 93, entrepreneur, died November 21. Arrange- ments are in- complete. EARL JAMES STAFFORD III, 48, laborer, died are incomplete. Carey Royal Ram'n HORACE ROSS, 92, died Novem- ber 19 at home. Service was held. BETTY THOMPSON, 56, accoun- tant, died November 19 at Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Service 10 a.m., Sat- urday in the chapel. Grace MARCELIN PAUL, 74, died No- vember 20 at North Shore Medical Center. Service 12 p.m., Saturday, St. James Catholic Church. Wright and Young PEARLIE MAE JOHNSON, 66, custodian, died November 19. Survivors include: son. Johnnie Mor- ris; sister, Faye Burgess; aunt. Marie Coleman: Mary Morris; best friend, Naomi Tucker; goddaughter, Leslie Bar- thell-Ward; four grandchildren, one great grandchild and a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Service 1 p.m, Saturday, Peaceful Zion MB Church. GLADINE VONICA JOHNSON, 80, retired clerk for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, died November 18 at Regional Hos- pital. Survivors include: hus- band, Thoams; sons, Ernie and Harold Johnson; daughters, Santhia Johnson, Debra Johnson, Terri Wiwo, Har- riet Johnson, Sislynn Powell and Thomasena Hudson (David Sr.). Service 12 noon, Saturday, Koi- nonia Worship Center. BRITTEYOLANDO MACHELLE SMITH, 45, as- sistant office manager, died November 22 at Jackson Me- morial Hospital. Survivors in- clude: mother, -. Dorothy B. Smith; father, Luther B. Smith; sister, Shirley Walker. Service 12 p.m., Saturday, Soul Saving Sta- tion Church. ANN MARIE WILSON, 56, ca- shier, died No- vember 18. Sur- vivors include: husband, Ru- dolph Wilson, Sr.; daughter, Anihette ..Wi- son; son, Ru- dolph Wilson, Jr.; grandchildren, Randel Pino, Rudolph III, Anntyresha Wiggins, Arnnitra Wiggins and Joseph Gib- son. Service 11 a.m., Saturday, (5th), New St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. MARYANN MARTIN-FORCER, 65, pediatrician, died November 22 at Kindred Hospital. Sur- vivors include: daughter, De- nise Forcer; sister, Patri- cia Anderson; brothers, Rickey Forcer and Alex- ander Martin, Jr. Arrangements are incomplete. Hall Ferguson Hewitt WILLIS O'BRIEN, 76, retired USPS carrier, died November 12 in Roswell, GA, Service was held. GERALDINE A. COLLIER, 80, 20 at Aventura Medial Center. Survivors in- clude: children, rington, Jospe- , Gwendolyn Banks and Norman Bentley. Lin- da Williams (deceased). Service 11 a.m., Saturday, St. Paul AME Church. BARBARA ANN HITCHENS, 58, property appraisal clerk, died November 17 at Memorial West. Service was held. COREY McNEAL, 38, laborer, died November 14. Service was held. WILMORE ROLLE, 70, chef, died November 23 at home. Ar- rangements are incomplete. Poitie -4 Jay's - ' ERNEST ADAMS, 63, televi- JAMES WILLIAM, 77, died No- sion technician, vember 19 at died November Gramercy Park 14 at Aventura Nursing Center. Hospice. Ar- Service was rangements are held. incomplete. i ANNETTE MARIE FIELDER, 30, cashier, died Novem- ber 17 at North Shore Medical Center. Service, 11 a.m., Satur- day, New Jeru- salem PBC. CORRINE E. ROLLE-McNEAL, 91, custodian, died November 20. Service 11 a.m., Wednes- day (today), Holy Redeem- er Catholic Church. RAYNATHAN RAY, 14, student, died November 14. Service 2 p.m., Saturday, Christian Fel- lowship Wor- ship Center. BETTY JEAN DAVIS, 65, homemaker, Died November 22 at Jackson Memorial Hos- pital. Service 11 a.m, Saturday in the chapel. CHRISTOPHER E. BETHEL, JR, 66, cook, died November 18 at Miami Gardens Care Centre. Service 11 a.m., Tuesday(lst), in the chapel. FREDELL LEE, 61,truck driver, died November 16. Arrangements are incomplete. Mainker -. SGT. WILLARD MYLES, 76, police officer, died November 21 at home. Ar- rangements are incomplete. Hadley-Da TRACY McDONAL November 18. Service 11 a.m., Saturday in the chapel. CRYSTAL FELTON, 26, died November 22. Service 1 p.m., Saturday, Mt. Pleasant Mis- sionary Baptist Church. JACQUELYN LAWSON, 62, died November 21. Service 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Sweet Home Mis- sionary Baptist Church. NAIMOON HOSEIN, 69, home- maker, died November 21. Service was held. JAMES DELEVEAUX, 59, died November 23. Arrangements are incomplete. ERMA BOULER, 61, died No- vember 21. Service 11 a.m., Satur- day, New Mt. Zion Baptist Church. ANTHONY HOUSTON, 42, died November 23 at Homestead Hos- pital. Arrangements are incom- plete. E. A. Stevens ANVEL T. WIDEMAN, 53, homemaker, died November 16 at home. Service 11a.m., Saturday, The Pentecostal's of Cooper City. TRAVIS TYRONE JEFFER- SON, 24, laborer, died November 17 at Memorial Regional Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete. ROBERT RUMPHREY, 79, la- borer, died November 19 at Plan- tation General Hospital. Service 12:30 p.m., Saturday in the 'cha- pel. JAMES Gregg L. Mason MELVIN DOUGLAS, 51, re- pairman, Air- line Container Leasing, died November 14. Survivors in- clude: . wife, Carrie; daugh- . ter, Tiffany; vib parents, Sam o D, 32, died and Dimple Douglas; brothers, Mi- chael and Marion Douglas; sister, Marilyn Tyre; and a host of other relatives and friends. Service' 12 p.m., Saturday in the chapel. BARBARA ANN ELLIS, 53, homemaker, died November 13 at University of Miami Hospital. Ser- vice was held. FERNANDO A. BRITO, 66, mechanic, died November 13 at Jackson Medical Center. Service was held. Royal ' DEACON CLEVELAND BELL, JR, 85. truck driver, died No- vember 17. Ser- vice was held. WILLIAM SMITH III, 49, library clerk, died No- vember 17. Ser- vice was held. LOUISE HENRY PERKINS, 56, housekeeper, died November 16. Survivors include: hus- band, Ronnie; son, Steven Henry; daugh- ters, ,Rosevella and Shontavia Henry; mother, Elizabeth Logan; step-daughter, Sabrina Wright; brothers, Charles Smith; sisters, Dorothy Mitchell, Betty Sands and Janice Ricketts; and a host of oth- er relatives and friends. Service was held. Death Notice BERNICE E. HUMES TUCK- ER, 87, housekeeper, died November 17 at Hollywood Hillcrest Nursing Home. Service 10 a.m., Saturday, Mitchell Funeral Home Cha- pel. 17B THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 2009 In loving memory of, SHIRLEY ANN DAVIS SGT. JOHNICE CANDICE 11/21/44 - 07/14/91 ADDERLY CANADY 02/06/80 - 11/30/07 I think of you always, but especially today. You will never be forgotten although you are gone away. Your memory is a keepsake with which I will never part. God has you in His keeping; I have you in my heart. Love always, Crick Happy Birthday In loving memory of, LENARD ANDERSON BKA 'NODDIE' 11/27/55 - 06/06/09 We remember when you graduated from Miami Central Senior High in 1974 and went on to to ,take the field with the FAMU Marching 100, playing the tenor drum. We felt so proud when we marched along with you in the Classic Parade. We love and miss you, Your father, Edward J. Peo- ples; brothers, Kenneth and Howard Anderson, Samuel, Lloyd and Nathan Peoples; play sister, Inez Harris; god sister, Antoinette Williams. In Memoriam In loving memory of, COLLIER BERTRAM ISAACS 08/14/1972 - 11/23/02 Seven years ago, God called home this son, brother, grand- son, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. You are sorely missed by all mother, Mamie Isaacs; broth- er, Van Isaacs; grandmother, Dessie Butts; aunts, Runette Butts and Gleniese Toutant; cousin, Willie Frazier E. S. George CURTIS L. SOLOMAN, 54, avi- onie technical, died November 19 at Florida Medical Center. Final rites and burial, Trinidad and To- bago. LIZZIE MAE MILLINER, 95, homemaker, died November 20 at Hospice by the Sea. Service 11 a.m., Saturday, Mt. Zion AME Church, West Park. JOANNE SPENCER, 64, sales- person, died November 21 at Vitas Hospice. Service 1 p.m., Friday, Northwest Dade Church of Christ. It's been two years since you've gone to your heavenly home to stay. We know within our minds that God would call you to come back to him one day. Our hearts are filled with love for you. A love that will never fade away. We hold sweet memories of you that we will always treasure. There's nothing like holding you in our arms, where you gave us so much pleasure. My dearest Lady you're resting in God's arms, safe and secure from all harm. We will be with you in just a little while and see your smile. So when the sun- shine down from heaven each day, we will say "just a little while" Johnice, wait "just a little while." Love, Mom, Janice Chain and family Memorial 5 p.m., Monday, St. Agnes Episcopal Church. In Memoriam In loving memory of, JOSEPH A. YOUNG, JR. 05/22/59 - 11/29/08 Lil Joe, one year passed so quickly. We miss you so very much. You will remain in our hearts and thoughts forever. Love always, mother, Shirley; father, Joseph A. Sr.(Wylene); sister, Shari Young-Hawkins; family and friends. Bain-Range (Coconut Grove) ROSIE HAMILTON, 74, home- maker, died . ,S. November 19 , at home. Sur- vivors include: " husband, Dea- con Gentle Hamiltonn daughter, Caro- lyn Hamilton; son, Gentle Hamilton, Jr. (Pris- cilla); grandson, Gentle Hamilton III; three brothers and two sisters; and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing 6-8 p.m., Friday, St. James Baptist Church, Coco- nut Grove. Service 11 a.m., Sat- urday, Greater St. Paul A.M.E. Church. EMORY BERRY, SR., 58, ac- countant, died Nov. 19 at home. Service was held. BABY BRYANNA EDWARDS, infant, died November 18. Ar- rangements are incomplete. LORRAINE McCATTY, 62, housewife, died November 20. Viewing 4-9 p.m., Friday. Arrange- ments are incomplete. DORRETT DIAS, 57, house- wife, died November 21. Arrange- ments are incomplete. Happy Birthday In loving memory of, I, / BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY IRR THEF MIAMI TIMES. NOVEMBR 259-DECEMBRFR1, 20091 STD'S continued from 15B young people are lacking educa- tion on STDs. "It is important to raise aware- ness about STDs to our young people," said Nunnally-Bain. "Teens receiving information from so many different sources but are they accurate?" However, eliminating services or resources in the community also plays a factor. For example, due to budget woes Juanita Mann, which has served resi- dents in the Brownsville and Liberty City community, is among the many clinics that will be closing its doors by January. "Most of the youth do not go to clinics but they go to a place where they feel safe," said Nun- nally-Bain. Miami-Dade had 10,796 STD cases in 2008, according to the Florida Department of Health. More than 2000 cases con- sisted of young women aged 15- 19. "When you take into account the severe health consequenc- es of STDs and the millions of Americans 'infected every year, it is clear that much more work needs to be done to prevent un- intended long-term health is- sues," said Kevin Fenton, M.D., director of CDC's National Cen- ter for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepa- titis, STD, and TB Prevention. "We know adolescent girls and minorities are most impacted by STDs. So it is up to us as a nation, to reach out to them and ensure we are providing the necessary prevention, testing and treatment services." Happy Dsirt In loving memory of, The family of the late, Happy Birthday Happy Birthday In loving memory of, In loving memory of, MOTHER WILLIE BROTHER LONNIE THOMAS MATE SCOTT 11125/20 - 03123/05 There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. Every time I wake up, I wake up praying, but If I don't wake up, just know that I've gone where the other half of my heart is. Mom, we were inseparable and I'm missing you like cra- zy. I can't help but feel so blessed and thankful for hav- ing had you in my life. Love, Trish and family Death Notice Copyrighted Material ..Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers GARY ALLEN WILLIAMS, 53, shipper, died November 23 at home. Survivors include: wife, Louella; mother, Margaret; fa- ther, Nathaniel; six children; seven siblings. Viewing 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Royal Funeral Home. Service 10 a.m., Saturday, Greater New Bethel Mission- ary Baptist Church, 17025 N.W. 22nd Avenue, Dr. G. Da- vid Horton, Pastor. Happy Birthday In loving memory of, wishes to express our sincere thanks to Rev. Johnny Barber and members of Mt. Sinai Mis- sionary Baptist Church, Elder Marc and Mrs. Joy Cooper of Cooper Temple Church of God In Christ, Range Funeral Home and Staff, the Hodge-Wright- Harris and Haynes families of Omaha, Nebraska, the Floyd, Sanders, Robinson, Hartley, Brown, White, Carroll, Thomas, Garcia families, the neighbors of 52nd Street, Miami, Fl, the Scott family of Madison, FL., Rev and Mrs. Ed Scott of Tal- lahassee, Fl., the Blakely family of Chicago, IL., the Lee family of Pensacola, FL., and the family and friends that attended the graveside service at Oak Ridge .Cemetery in Madison, FL. We would like to thank you for your visits, cards, telephone calls and floral sprays and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority of Madison, FL., for a beautiful re- past. Thanks again The family In Memoriam In loving memory of our brother, WILLIAM DAVID PAULK 11/29/40 - 04/1/06 For yesterday's memories, today's love and tomorrow dreams. We love you, Marilyn (wife), Mamie (mother), children and grand- children. In Memoriam MICHAEL JOHNSON JR. 07/13/89- 11/24/08 We think of you always, but especially today. You will never be forgotten although you are gone away. Your memory is a keepsake with which we never part. God has you in His keeping; we have you in our heart. Your father and family. In Memoriam In loving memory of, JAMAAL GAINER bka B. L JAMAAL GAINER 11/23/81 - 10/14/07 To my only son, you will be forever in our hearts. You are unforgettable and well loved. We truly miss you, in this life. We must let go and let God do the rest. R.I.P. The Ole Boy (Slim) and Mama Syl. Uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and frineds. Death Notice FREDDIE 'LIL DADDY' LAWRENCE, 73, retired, died November 18 in Panama City, FL at Bay Memorial Hospital. Cremation and private buri- al was held in Ocala, FL. Card of Thanks The family of the late, Honor Your Loved One With an In Memoriam In The Miami Times In Memoriam In loving memory of, J = The Joy you brought to me. A = Allowing me to be your big sister. M = Missing you so, so much A = Admiring your swag A = Affection that I feel for you. L = Loving you for ever. Love always, Leartis, Chatisha, and Miss Eunice. Death Notice LILLIAN S. LONGLEY "Tootsie" 08/17/45 -11/29/08 It's been a year since you've left us. Your memories are in our heart forever. We love youl ZULA MAE JACKSON 11/26/29 - 09/02/08 I LEO ADOLPHUS WILLIAMS I 06/13/40 - 11/29/89 They say there is a reason, they say that time will heal, but neither time nor reason, will change the way we feel. For no one knows the heart- ache that lies, behind our smiles, 'no one know how many times we have broken down and cried. We want to tell you some- thing so there won't be any doubt, you're so wonderful to think of but so hard to be without. We cannot bring the old days back, when we were all together, the family chain is broken now, but memories live forever. Love always, Terilyn, Lance, Lemuel, Leo II and off springs Nakia Ingraham IOLANDO FALK, 71, store man- ager, died November 19 at home. Service 3 p.m., Wednesday (today), St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Mother you have been my friend, my comforter and my strength. You watched me grow from a tender child to an independent adult. You have always been there to pick me up when I have fallen. You taught me .everything that I know. We shared a bond that can never be broken by time. You have been called by many names Jackson, Laughlin, Jones and Zula. But the name that fit you best are Mother and Grandmother. Happy Birthday! Love, Dianne, Freddy, Mar- cel and Family. CATHERINE ABERCROMBIE wishes to thank all of you for your cards, letters, love, support and heartfelt sym- pathy during our time of be- reavement. Special thanks to Pastor Samuel Boone, Liberty United Church and the Royal Funer- al Home staff. May God bless each of you. The Abercrombie Family BARBARA STACEY, 60, meat cutter, died November 18 at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Viewing Friday 4 to 9 p.m. Service Saturday 4 p.m., in the chapel. Services entrusted to Genesis Funeral Home. 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Robinson X is still on a mission. Robinson, 26, has appeared on the TV series Apollo twice, BET's 106 & Park, MTV, UPN, NBC, National Public Radio and been featured in such magazines including Seventeen, HIV Plus and POZ magazines--all in an effort to educate the nation about HIV/AIDS. Statistics show that every 9 1/2 min- utes, someone in the United States be- comes infected by HIV. For Robinson, a nationally acclaimed actor, poet, dancer, and motivational speaker, the mission to educate the world about HIV/AIDS has now become part of his lifestyle. Robinson, also known as Egypt, is tak- ing his craft to a new level this year for World AIDS Day at the Cinema Paradiso Movie Theater in Miami/Fort Lauder- dale on Dec. 1. The movie is rated PG 13. Partnering with Cinema Paradiso Movie Theater, Robinson will premiere his mov- ie, "God, Me...HIV?" which an alteration of his 2005 one-man show "God Did Not Give Me HIV" showcasing seven confes- sional narratives about -the pandemic HIV. Using comedy, poetry and motivational, Robinson, also known as Egypt, will at- tempt to entertain, educate and yet em- power the audience. "Although it will be entertaining, you will be receiving so much information that you can go out and inform people about HIV/AIDS," said Robinson in an interview with The Miami Times on Fri- day. In addition to the movie premiere, there will be testing available to those who are curious about knowing their HIV/AIDS status at no cost. "For the first time, you have. a movie that can directly change your life," he said. "This is more than a movie; this is a chance to save lives." - 4ZM 1~ b & spoa QAo e ft w-w 0 Opjrah'%%I tnf r-ri anu.a 9 nl14r qbmd .14.1hr r 1644hW Irl jn4 114 4b -Awqp tw Copyrighted Material Syndicated. Content r. y Available from Commercial News Providers t AN& AINF& ,ainmel Te,.r BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY 2C THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 20091 -I ... .... State Sen Frederica S. Wilson, the isionar found- er of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence, approaches issues in a unique way. She makes certain her Role Mod- els have new experiences. They have been to the Signa- ture Gardens, Parrot Jungle, The Fountainbleau Hotel & Spa, Westview Country Club, Arsht Performing Center, and recently, The Blast Off with Wilson for Congress Gala.. Assisting her at the gala were Bobbie Mumford, PR. and Maude Newbold, who helped, escort special guests to the proper stage includ- ing Ed O'Dell, emcee. Her history is still being written.She has gone from the class- room to principal, school board, Senate seat, and now Con- gresswoman for the United States. They boots, and co'- , ^ l boy hats led by Linda Holloway, presidentu'cho- " reographer, and . . Dorothy Wells, assistant, followed by Akua Scott, Agnes Crane, Alpha Fluitt, Arleace Carrion, Bettye Phinazee-Williams, Cerina Bass, Daniel Sey- more, Elizabeth W. Wells, Josetta Lindsey, Kathy Johnson, Lynn A Williams, Mildred Casmay, Ramona Varner, Shirley Clark, and Wanda Francis. They elec- trified the guests with 4-line routines. Senator Wilson was brought to the stage to introduced her special politi- cians, such as Sena- tor Chris Smith, Senator Gwen Margo- lis, Rep. Perry Thur- ston, Rep. Annie Be- WILSON .all showed up to support her Fundraising Extravaganza including President Patricia Garrett, Angela Belemy, Al- ice Bryant, Mabel Claring- ton, Karen Cook, Melinda Davis, Barbara Dent, Wini- fred Fountain, Tylanny W. Gilmore, Dr. Alice Johnson, Tony McDuffie, and Ernes- tine Perkins (deceased), rep- resenting The Elite Jewels. The huge crowd came to life when O'Dell brought on the Miami Gardens Su- per Soul Steppers. They hit the stage dressed in jeans, tancourt. Commissioners Audrey Edmonson, Barbara Jordan, Dorothy Johnson, Marta Perez, Betsy Kaplan, Dr. Larry Handfield, Joe Mathis, former Superinten- dent Rodger Quevas, Pame- la Jones, Melody Delancy. Jai Ingraham and Ronald and Betty Major who flew in from Lakeland to support Dr. Wilson.'s gala. As promised, the biggest electric line was formed and everyone had a chance to profile their outfits and shake their derriere for five minutes Berthine Pamela Dean-Mason, daughter of the late Bertram Dean, Sr., and Marian McIn- tosh Dean was in Orlando attending a Nurses Conference. "-Bertli-M also visited her -fam- I ily in Miami: Alexander and Christina Dean, niece Alexis and brother Bertram, Jr.. Berthine lives in Spring, Texas near Houston and is the Director of Associ- ate Nursing Program. Her Zeta Sorors were also glad to see Berthine. She is also working on her Ph. D. Willis "Shorty" O'Brien died in Georgia last Thursday. Shorty was a former Booker T. Washington field goal kick- er for the "Tornadoes" and finished in the Class of 1953. Wedding anniversary greetings to Paul and Karen Brown, Nov. 15, their 12th; William C. and Cathy Wan- za, Nov. 19, their 32nd and Alfred R. and Edith Barr, Nov. 20, their 38th. Florida A & M University was shut out for the first time since a 62-0 loss to Virginia Tech in 2004 and for the first time in MEAC play since a 25-0 loss to Bethune Cookman in 1988. As most Floridians travel to Orlando to witness the "Classic" of Bethune - Cookman and FAMU - May we all enjoy our trip there, have a joyous time and return home safe. Saint Agnes Episcopal Church held their annual sea- sonal Calendar Tea on Sunday, Nov. 15 for the first place winners for the months of Sept., Oct. and Nov. Captain for Sept. included Sheila Rolle, Velma Arnold, Aundra Goodmond, Elizabeth Mackey, Evangeline Rambaeu, Kendra Clarke and Sandra Barry-Williams. Oct. Capt: Bryley Wilson, Angelita Browne and Calvina Parks. Nov. Capt: Sylvia Rolle, Helen Bennett, Chauncey Edgecombe, Hughie Nairn, Michelle Roper and Wil- helmina Welch. Rev. Bernice King, the youngest child of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. , embraced the legacy and lead- ership of her parents as she became the first woman to head the civil rights organization co-founded by her fa- ther. She is the first female leader of the Southern Chris- tian Leadership Conference. Rev. Joseph Lowery, known as the "Dean of the Civil Rights Movement" celebrated his 88th birthday with his wife, Evelyn, Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin during a tribute at Morehouse College in Atlanta. The Morehouse and Spelman College glee clubs all sang to the honoree, "Amazing Grace, Mary Don't You Weep, Old Landmark and Precious Memories." The first Black president of the American Dental Asso- ciation (ADA) named its first Black president during the organization's recent meeting in Honolulu. He is Dr. Ray- mond F. Gist, who practices general dentistry in Flint, MI and was voted president-elect of the more than 157,000 member organization by the ADA House of Delegates. as the Psi Phi Band pro- vided the music including Lee Johnson singing "Ain't Know Stop Us Now" and Lady "Gee" singing "Rock Steady" from the Tyler Perry movie, "I Can Do Bad All By Myself'. Emcee Ed O'Dell brought Paul Wilson, son, to intro- duce his mother, the senator. It was a proud moment for him to articulate brilliantly on how he has been emulat- ing her since he graduated from high school. And, of course, it was a proud moment to hear a son elaborated the way he did. It was almost a hard act for her to fol- low, but she was ex- tremely proud. She used that time to thank everyone for their sup- port and to -continue M raising money for her campaign. It's badly needed in a tough race. Then, Nassau came to Karu & Y Club VIA Langley and the Bahamas Junkanoo Revue led by Senator Wilson and Consulate Gladys John- son-Sands. Everyone got into the act and reggae their style for 15 minutes. And, before the music cool down itself, O'Dell brought on the Miami Jackson High Tempt- ing Temptations. The group reminisce on the Tempta- tion popular tunes and en- tertained the crowd over- whelmingly. And, course, the Junkanoo Revue closed out the evening and everyone left feeling good, feeling full and started getting ready for Blast Off 2. Kudos to Slyvia Williams Garner for her benevolence of putting a smile, on the faces of senior citizens and food in their stomachs at her annual picnics in selected restaurants and, recently, at Amelia Earhart Park, where she started alone preparing the ribs, chicken, beans and salad for the awaited feast, while "Tree Top", the one- man band entertained the early arrivals. Some of tlhe early arrivals included A.D. Moore, found- er of CORE, Bertha Carswell, former secretary to Dr. Solo- mon C. Stinson, Dr. Carlton Fisher, President, Alumni Coalition, Prescola Beneby, Dr. Lorraine F. Strachan, James and Ruth Copeland, electricians, Barbara King, former Singing Angels Presi- dent, Rep. James Bush III, candidate for Congressman, who came loaded with evi- dence of his enviable record in politics that shows accountability and transparency in his 4-page brochure, Daphne Johnson, and Ceola Adams. Finally, the food was ready to be served and everyone EEK lined up to be served. Some of the others in line included Robert Badger, Joyce Bandoo, Elizabeth Bouie, Beverly Chin, Geor- gia Duncan, Joyce Edwards, Harold Ferguson, former vice president, Dorsey High Alumni, Jenesta A. Flem- ing, Irene Hayes, Fernando Lennon, ' Joe and Shelia Mack, Geletera Johnson, . Manuel Jones, Joel L. Williams, Pepper, ; Ward Towers and Williams Home for the aged. HANI In January of 1989, Al- len Jones asked Stephen Thompson if he would be in- terested in taking a ski trip. The reason being he saw an event featured on Black En- tertainment Television on skiing by the National Broth- erhood of Skiers in Steam- boat, Colorado. Thompson inquired and received docu- mentation on how to orga- nize. Then on June 28 1989, Sunshine Slopers Inc. was born at the North Dade Re- gional Library and became incorporated, Oct. 2, 1989. Congratulations to Sun- shine Slopers Ski Club, Inc. for celebrating 20-years of D existence, October 24, 2009, with Samuel Jackson at the helm and other persons in the leadership role, such as Stephen Thompson, Glenn Holcomb, Charles Golphin, Eunice Martin, and Bill Simmons and visiting dig- nitaries Ray Camp- bell, director Easter Region and president, Onyx Ski Club. Twenty years of ." existence was sup- ported by Gov. Char- lie Christ, Sen. Bill Nelson, Congressman DES Kendrick B. Meek, Michelle Spence- Jones, Barbara Jordan, and Mayor Shirley Gibson, according to Darlene Gay- Anniversary, Chair., Linda S. Taylor, Linda C. Taylor, Anita McGruder, Jacque- line Givens, Pecola Broad- nax, Rhonda Acklin, Dr. Cathia Darling, Charles Sargent, Howard Dupree, Karen Bankston, Thomp- son., Cynthia and Larry Handfield. Can you imagine them skiing down a slope at 50 miles an hour? They can do'it. A special be- lated Happy Birthday. to one of my former students at Norland Middle-- Melodie 7 Delancey. She is con- sidered a bad Scorpio 'FIELD as her birthday was October 28. It came as a surprise by her daugh- ter, Tameka Johnson, and special friend, Patrick Mur- phree with a bang of a party at Miami Prime Grill. Her special guest was Senator. Frederica Wilson, her boss of 13-years for whom she is working tireless to help her win a seat in Congress, along with Alix Desulme, City of North Miami Clerk. Others in attendance included William Delanc- ey, father, Thelma Walker, mother, siblings Cynthia and Gregory; Lakesha Wil- son-Rochelle, Doretha Den- nis, Barbara Duncan, Bar- bara Drummond Katrina Wilson-Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Quel Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Marquiese Williams, Brandy Williams, Raylin and Rachel Wiggins, Neysa Williams, Lenny Delancey, Destinie Delancy, Quin- cy Corley, and Michael Brown. Also, Tonya Bain, Viragie Jackson, Ar- netta Anderson, Pa- trice Palmer, Keisha Kerr, Valencia Wil- liams, Eric Accime, George Ray, Ed- ddie Manson, Willie S Mae Inniss, Ekeisha JLME White, Lori Delhom- me, Willie Curry, Karen John, Charles (CJ), Patrick Murphree, Patter- son Murphree, June Mur- phree, Pat and Patrice Mur- phree, Moises Hernandez, Sandy Lacy, and Jessica Gullien. Near the end of the party, Melodie took to the mic and thanked everyone for sur- prising her and making her birthday one to remember, while her family members gave her a special hug. Melo- die also commended Debbie Taylor and Band, as well as photographer Donnie Douce and cake maker, Nancy Bar- rigais. ******** ** * Baljean Smith, presi- dent, and Harcourt Clark, chairman, retired brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity an- nounced the turkey basket for the citizens of Miami Gar- den in conjunction with the Miami Garden Police Depart- ment and the Mayor's office. Please contact the Mayor's office for the day, time, and venue. Clark also indicated that the give-away-baskets will be for the needy and not the greedy. Furthermore, this our 15m-year donating thanksgiving baskets and it is one of our projects to the community. The other proj- ect is to entertain the se- niors at the Frat House each Christmas with a full-course dinner. For more info. please call 305-620-5533 Oprah Winfrey show began as the underdog SHOW continued from 1C hand to will be a great suc- cess," the unit of CBS Corp. said in a statement. "We look forward to working with her for the next several years, and hopefully afterwards as well." Winfrey's 24th season opened earlier this year with a bang, as she drew more than 20,000 fans to Chicago's Mag- nificent Mile on Michigan Av- enue for a block party with the Black Eyed Peas. She followed up with a series of blockbuster interviews - Mike Tyson and Evander Ho- lyfield, exclusives with singer Whitney Houston and ESPN's Erin Andrews, and just this week, former Alaska governor, GOP vice presidential candi- date and best-selling author Sarah Palin. Over the years, "The Oprah Winfrey Show" grew from a newcomer that chipped away at talk king Phil Donahue's dominance into a program that turned inspirational. The show covered a gamut that ranged from interviews with the world's most famous celeb- rities to an honest discussion about her weight struggles. In 1986, pianist-showman Liberace gave his final TV inter- view to Winfrey, just six weeks before he died. In a widely viewed prime-time special aired in 1993, Michael Jack- son revealed he suffered from a skin condition that produc- es depigmentation. The show also became a launching pad for Oprah's Book Club, and authors whose books were selected became best-sellers. The ti- tles ranged from "Song of Sol- omon" and "Paradise" by Toni Morrison to Wally Lamb's Knowing the signs could AUTHOR continued from 1C "My dad had left me when I was 13 because my mom didn't want him anymore. I turned to men for comfort. I resented my dad for leaving me because I was close to him as a child," said John- son. The youngest of her three sisters, Johnson was raised by her grandmother who also raised 14 other kids. At the age of nine, she moved into the projects with her mother but at 18, she was deter- mined to leave the projects because she wanted better for herself. Johnson admits that she stayed in an abusive rela- tionship with spouse be- cause of the financial secu- rity. "Because he was a bread winner and I had low self-es- teem, I stayed with him out of spite because I hated his mom so much," she laughs. Sadly, Johnson encourag- es every woman to know the signs and be aware of the red flags for domestic violence. "Knowing the signs will be the difference between life and death," she says. The 57-page book is a journey through a woman's fight to find her place in this world. Today, Johnson is a qual- ity control technician and a counselor. She advices wom- en to: "don't drag the abuse," thinking that he is going to change; "go to counseling," if you find yourself having trouble leaving an abusive mate; "don't be a nurturer," don't babysit your mate to get him to change and lastly, "don't go back," walk out the door with the intention of not returning. If you wish to contact Geral- dine Johnson, you can email her at iriecoiciblebondage@ S ,,. il, .' ,, "She's Come Undone" and Elie Wiesel's "Night." For others, the selection backfired. "A Million Little Pieces" exploded in sales af- ter Winfrey chose the James Frey memoir in fall 2005. Soon after, it was revealed as a fabricated tale of addic- tion and recovery, and Winfrey later chewed out Frey on her show. "She's been a great inspira- tion, a great support for all the shifts in politics and social consciousness and conscious- ness in general," said hip- hop mogul Russell Simmons. your life save 3C THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 2009 BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY Jay-Z, Will Smith co-produce Broadway show "Fela!" By Monica Herrera Jay-Z, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have officially signed on as co-producers of "Fela!," a musical about Nige- rian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Ani- kulapo-Kuti that opens Monday (November 23) on Broadway. The news confirms weeks of speculation that the three would back the show. A representative for "Fela!" did not specify the amount of the celebrities' investment, but their endorsement alone gives the musical's profile a signifi- cant boost just a week before its premiere. "There's going to be an enor- mous incentive for people to in- vestigate Fela when they know that Jay-Z and Will Smith are all rabid fans," Rikki Stein, Kuti's former co-manager and executor of his estate, recently told Billboard. "It's a sign that the underground is moving overground." JAY-Z Ceo / Mogul "Felal" will help find a larger audience for the music of Kuti, who pioneered Afrobeat from the sounds of James Brown and West African high-life mu- sic, became a political icon in his native Nigeria and earned the admiration of everyone from Paul McCartney to the Brazilian singer Gilberto Gil before his death in 1997. MCA reissued Kuti's catalog in 2001, but Bernstein, who helped market that series, said its potential wasn't fully realized. "MCA was a major label, and no I matter how much they said they loved Fela and how important he was, he was definitely lost in the shuffle," he said. Stein is all too familiar with labels' conflicted admiration for Kuti. In the mid-'80s, he said he met with every major about a potential deal. "They all received me respectfully and saw Fela as akin to Miles Davis or any of the jazz greats," Stein recalls. "But they'd ask: 'Rikki, which three minutes of this 18-minute song do you want me to put on the radio?'" "I'd ask Fela to write me a small tune," Stein added. "He used to say, 'I'm writing African classical music. Don't mess with Tchaikovsky.'" A deal nearly came to fruition in 1993, when then-Motown Re- cords president Jheryl Busby of- fered Kuti a five-album deal un- der his new Africa-oriented la- bel, with a $1.3 million advance for each album and another $1 million for full ownership of Ku- ti's catalog, Stein said. But af- ter talking to his spirit advisers, Kuti refused to sign until April 1995. Busby left Motown the week of the scheduled signing, and Andre Harrell's first action as Motown's new president was to ax the African label. "Felal" re-creates the Shrine -- the Lagos, Nigeria, nightclub where Kuti played multiple nights each week with his band, Africa 70. Singers, dancers and musicians perform Kuti songs including "Shakara," "Zombie" and "Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense" behind lead actor Sahr Ngaujah, who has won an Obie Award for his spot-on por- trayal of Kuti in the show's Off Broadway run last year. Fe Tbl Laurence Fishburne and 'CSI': The evidence is weak By Robert Bianco Sadly, good actors and good shows don't always turn out to be good matches. There's no question that Lau- rence Fishburne is a fine actor, as anyone who has seen his best film work can attest, or that.CSI (CBS, tonight, 9 ET/PT) remains a fine TV show. Yet fresh on the heels of last week's reasonably well- watched but creatively disastrous CSI/Miami/NY triple crossover, it may be time to. admit that Fish- burne's stint on CSI isn't work- ing, at least not to the extent CSI needs. Considering the relative strength of the series, Fishburne's perfor- mance might be good enough and the character strong enough to function as a member of the en- semble. But what CSI needs in the still-roiling wake of William Petersen's departure is a lead character and a charismatic star turn, and Fishburne's Ray Langs- ton is not filling either bill. It didn't help, of course, that the trilogy was a ridiculous mish- mash of disjointed plots that failed to serve any of the shows well. A girl gets caught in a credit card scam in Miami, shipped for her body parts to New York, and then forced into prostitution in Las Ve- gas? Even by TV standards, that's a remarkable run of bad luck. Still, badly plotted or not, the point of the Fishburne-driven trilogy was to bolster his star status, and at that, it failed dis- mally. Indeed, the episodes were actually better when he wasn't on screen, if only because for those few moments, the writers weren't aggressively pushing "Dr. Ray" LAURENCE FISHBURNE Actor / Director upon us. The 2007 crossover between CSI and Without a Trace was no great prize-winner either, but it held your interest because the two main characters were so distinct- ly different: Petersen's wry, odd, observant Gil Grissom clashing with Anthony LaPaglia's more aggressive, emotional and pro- active Jack Malone. Ray seems to have no distinctive traits or quirks at all, and having the Miami and New York characters fuss over him like he was some forensics rock star did nothing to lend him one. We do know one unusual fact about Langston: He was raised in Korea. But so far, that seems to be no more than the kind of back story actors invent to help them latch on to a character. The show has yet to use it in any significant or even vaguely enter- taining way that viewers can. appreciate. Sat.Nov28 @PRIME ATLANTIS'8P.M.-12AM. 1727 E. HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD - HALLANDALE. FL 33309 FEATURING: Dexter Tucker *The Supremes J-Shin * Pretty Boys TDrop * Smoove & Many More.!! PLUS "3 Live Fashion Shows" Janet Jackson confirms break-up with Jermaine Dupri By Cristina Everett That's the way love goes. Despite reports that Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri are still a couple, the singer confirmed breakup rumors when she recently referred to him as her "ex." During a radio interview with Atlanta's "Bert Show," Jackson reveals that she has a very short list of ex-boyfriends with whom she still communicates. "I'm not the type of girl that stays in touch with your ex like that," the singer, 43, said. However, Jackson said that Dupri, 37, is an exception. "Jermaine is one of my best friends," she said. "I love him to death. We're still connected. We're still good friends. We still talk." Following the tragic death of her brother Michael in June, Jackson and Dupri broke off their seven-year relationship. According to Usmagazine.com, the couple temporarily reunited in September to celebrate Dupri's YOU WoU HoroScoe B*fy Minrvail g^ ^ ARIES: MARCH 21 - APRIL 20 At a point where you're taking a gi- ant step forward, others are taking two steps back. Any conflicts you have stem from not being on the same page. If there's no harmony here now, it'll return in a month or so. Lucky numbers 8, 12, 24, 26,31 TAURUS: APRIL 21 - MAY 20 You can pretty much do what you want. Much to your surprise, whoever you thought would interfere with your plans has backed off. Now that you have all the control, what are you going to do with it? Lucky numbers 10, 13, 15, 25, 298 GEMINI: MAY 21 - JUNE 20 Differences of opinion about how things should be have stirred up trouble in paradise. If you can keep a sense of humor this won't turn into a scene. Everything will improve if you can just agree to disagree. Lucky numbers 6, 9, 10, 15, 19 CANCER: JUNE 21- JULY 20 Things haven't settled down enough for you to think that you've made peace with this. Whatever you're fine with, oth- ers are having a hard time forgiving you for things that came about because you copped out. Lucky numbers 15, 18, 21, 23, 26 LEO: JULY 21 - AUGUST 20 You've seen this too many times to get upset about it. Loving someone through something one more time is one of those Karmic things. This may be tiresome but lessons in compassion underscore the need for patience. Lucky numbers 13, 18, 21, 35, 38 VIRGO: AUGUST 21-SEPT 20 Something got triggered a while back and you've been flying high ever since. Holding your own in the midst of diffi- culty is easier when your heart knows how to see the light even in the worst- case scenario. Lucky numbers 7, 14, 26, 28,30 LIBRA: SEPT 21 - OCT 20 You've gotten so right about whatever you're doing there's no room for anyone who doesn't see it your way. Don't close ,yourself off. The mark of an evolved per- son is their ability to tolerate others. Lucky numbers 9, 12, 15, 25, 29 SCORPIO: OCT 21 - NOV 20 Obsess less and play a little more. Don't drive yourself nuts wondering why life isn't going the way it's supposed to. You won't get anywhere if you keep push- ing the river. Lighten up and go with the flow. Lucky numbers 14, 16, 18, 26, 31 birthday in Lake Como, Italy. When asked if the singer would ever marry again, Jackson - who has been married twice, as a teen to James DeBarge and in her 20s to choreographer Rene Elizondo - is skeptical. "I don't know if I'll get married again," she told Harper's Bazaar. "I'll put it like this: If God wants me to, then I will. I've had people ask me out. I haven't entertained any offers thus far, but I'm locking myself in my work right now. " SAGITTARIUS: NOV 21 - DEC 20 Old friends and the old track have become a'bit of a drain. You're so done with this. At this point in your develop- ment you'd do better to hang with peo- ple who know where you're going and who you're becoming. Lucky numbers 14, 19, 24, 31, 35 CAPRICORN: DEC 21 - JAN 20 You'd love it if things would settle down. Guess again! Finding the joy in this craziness will require you to be open to the idea that there's a purpose to it and you're just here to find out what that is. Lucky numbers 12, 16, 19, 25, 28 AQUARIUS: JAN 21 - FEB 20 Your attitude has changed about a lot of things. The old way of seeing it doesn't work anymore. Opening your mind has allowed some unusual people to enter your life. Make no mistake; they will teach you a lot. Lucky numbers 6, 9, 13, 15, 19 PISCES: FEB 21 - MARCH 20 Don't be in a rush to move forward. What's left of the past is still there and you have no clue about what's next. As you clean up the remains of the day, be grateful for unseen blessings already on their way. Lucky numbers 15, 21, 23, 25, 28 -IDEMl BER:4l Adrienne Arsht Center and Larry Rosen presents JAZZ ROOTS: AN EVENING WITH DAVE GRUSIN Featuring Jon Secada, Patti Austin, Gary Burton, Arturo Sandoval, Nestor Torres and Sammy Figueroa. 8 PM * Knight Concert Hall * $25, $45, $55, $85, $125 Adrienne Arsht Center presents BATSHEVA ENSEMBLE Israel's Top Dance Company! "This is not dancing you will see anywhere else!" The New York Times 8 PM * Ziff Ballet Opera House * $25, $35, $45, $60, $75, $90 tsraels- Batslieva Ensemble BATSHEVA ENSEMBLE "The'dancers are remarkable!" vinage Voice Batsheva is one of the most influential and exciting dance companies on the planet! 2 PM * Ziff Ballet Opera House *$25, $35, '$45, $60, $75, $90 Adrienne Arsht Center presents FREE GOSPEL SUNDAYS: FEATURING RICHARD SMALLWOOD Grammy winning legend Richard Smallwood is the featured guest on this Free Gospel Sundays holiday program. 4 PM * Knight Concert Hall * FREE Adrienne Arsht Center and Broadway Across America presents BILLY CRYSTAL'S 700 SUNDAYS 8 PM * Knight Concert Hall * $50.50, $80.50, $90.50, $205.50 i i s3]::S SBE] l S>l Free Gospel Sundays: Richard Smallwood BILLY CRYSTAL'S 700 SUNDAYS 8 PM * Knight Concert Hall * $50.50, $80,50, $90.50, $205.50 BILLY CRYSTAL'S 700 SUNDAYS 8 PM * Knight Concert Hall * $50.50, $80.50, $90.50, $205.50 Adrienne Arsht Center presents SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK This African-American all-female vocal ensemble brings to Miami a holiday concert fusing the many warm and wonderful traditions that mark the end of the year. 8 PM * Knight Concert Hall * $50.50, $80.50, $90.50, $205.50 BILLY CRYSTAL'S 700 SUNDAYS 8 PM * Knight Concert Hall * $50.50, $80.50, $90.50, $205.50 Adrienne Arsht Center presents BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL Brian Stokes Mitchell won a Tony Award for his role in Kiss Me Kate, and received Tony nominations for Man of La Mancha, Ragtime, and King Hedley II. Join him for a spectacular evening of show tunes, ballads and classic love songs! 8 PM * Knight Concert Hall * $45, $60, $75 BILLY CRYSTAL'S 700 SUNDAYS 3 PM * Knight Concert Hall * $50.50, $80.50, $90.50, $205.50 Billy Crystal Sweet rock .^L)t js 80HIH& ,Aniio - S S S .55 * t Aic k nd. 5 EI Free Adrienne Arsht Center Tours: Mondays and Saturdays at noon, starting at the Ziff Ballet Opera House lobby. No reservations necessary. PRELUDE NOW OPEN S SIX NIGHTS AWEEKI CU pjzfoJ 4 FUU.-SERVICE DINING III YP u1 EI ATTHE CENTER" Call305.949.6722 JADA PINKETT WILL SMITH Actress Actor / Director CONCH BATTER - MADE FRESH ou have to taste it to believe it. ' Special seafood sauce included. 954-559-3739 I I [SAT DECEMBER 5 ) I [-WED ECEMBER 91 AdrienneArsht Center FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY KNIGHT CONCERT HALL CARNIVAL" STUDIO THEATER ZIFF BALLET� [ FRI DECEMBER 11 1 [ SAT DECEMBER 121 BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY AC THF MIAMI TIMES. NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1. 2009 On American Idol,. being "too Broadway" has become syn- onymous with a ticket home. - But for Season 7's third-place finisher, Syesha Mercado, be- ing Broadway is a good thing. She's taking the stage as Deena Jones in the national tour of Dreamgirls, a musical about a girl group that en- counters fame, fortune and heartache, which opens Sun- day at the Apollo Theater in New York and wraps up July 25 in Kansas City. "(The judges) say a lot of things about Broadway, but it's OK," says Mercado, 22. "Broadway is a good thing. I love Broadway." Mercado has sizable shoes to fill: Dreamgirls fans associate the role with Beyonc6, who played Deena in the 2006 film version. (The show originated as a Broadway hit in the '80s, with Sheryl Lee Ralph and Jennifer Holliday.) "I definitely pay homage to Beyonc6," says Mercado. "But I try to focus on what the character is to me. We both grew up in a very poor back- ground. I lived in the proj- ects when I was younger, so I know what it's like to 'come from nothing." After the Idols Live tour in 2008, Mercado joined hun- dreds of other hopefuls in a "rigorous" six-month audi- tion process. During her last callback, she says, "I felt like Deena Jones." She was in front of Radio City ," . : ,: .,. d -4 ercado Syesha Too Broadway for 'Ic By Kristin McGrath ' Music Hall with friend ds when she got the call offering her the role. ' "Everybody was looking at me like I was crazy because I was jumping up and down, screaming," Mercado says. "It was like a fairy-tale movie ending." She's enthused about the venue because "the energy at the Apollo is amazing. Just knowing that Ella Fitzgerald, Michael Jackson and Sammy Davis Jr. have been on the exact same stage." Her wedding plans are on hold while the show is on the road. (She got engaged to col- lege classmate Hess Wesley during her Idol run.) "I have people who love me in life," Mercado says. "E-mail is my best friend. It's tough, but the Dreamgirls cast are my family." After the tour, she'll contin- ue recording her pop/R&B debut album with a cast of writers and producers, in- cluding REO, who produced Beyoncd's Hello. She could see herself in New York. Or L.A. Or Miami. She plans to do Broadway, film and TV, start a charity and, of course, sing. "There s a line Deena has," Mercado says. "She says, 'I want to be more. I want to be an artist, I want to act.' I want to be so much more than just one thing." Idol will always be a part of her identity, she says. She just had a sleepover with fel- low finalist Ramiele Malubay, lunched with Carly Smithson and Brooke White, and saw David Cook's L.A. show. "No matter where I go in my career, someone is going to remember me as the girl from American Idol," Mercado says. "And that's OK. 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Publix., NEEZIT Ej m WA "W The Miami Times Business SECTION D THE MIAMI TIMES By Mike Krumboltz . Attention, class. Here's a logic question for you: If it's true that everyone loves a deal, and Black Friday offers the best deals of the year, then is it safe to assume that folks will go into a state of high-grade hysteria the day after Thanksgiving? The answer is: duh, of course. Though over a week away, Black Friday is already igniting the Search box. Shoppers have pushed up searches on "black friday 2009" and "black friday ads" to dizzying heights. One might think that re- tailers would keep the deals a se- cret until the big day, but nothing could be further from the truth. In an effort to get spend-happy shoppers to their stores, retailers have "leaked" many of their most drool-og tyy deaJs. .Offers from WalJmart; Best Bu,' and Target are all garnernng a ton of lookups. And, interestingly, many of the deals are quite similar. CNN Money explains what shop- pers can expect find at Walmart on November 27. According to sourc- es, there will be HDTVs, laptops, toys, and Blu-ray players for the grabbing. Confirmed products in- clude a 50-inch Sanyo 720p plas- ma TV for $598, a Magnavox Blu- ray player for $78, and a GPS from TomTom for $59. And across th.e-cur[gaiqprvaIl at Target? A lot of the same, actu- ally. There, you can get a 32-inch LCD HDTV from Westinghouse for $246, some toys for 50 percent off, and toasters and coffeemakers for just $3. Best Buy will reportedly offer shoppers a 50-inch Samsung plasma TV for $898, "huge dis- counts" on GPS units, and a Play- Station 3 Slim with two games for $300. It's worth noting: that none of these deals are. "official," as the stores have-et-,to .coOrftrr thtrt.-:' But odds are, they're the real deal. Set your alarms and sharpen your claws - it's gonna be a long day. Many compete for seasonal Jobs By Laura Petrecca" Seasonal job interviewees, it's time to play up your best guest-greeting and gift-wrapping skills: The battle for holiday employment is brutal. With the national unemployment rate above 10%, and employed folks looking to bolster budgets by taking second jobs, the competition for re- tail, movie theater, package-delivery and other holiday posts is fierce. "There are a lot more people look- ing for jobs this year," says Jennifer Grasz, a spokeswoman fof- online job site CareerBuilder.com. For instance, laid-off employees are competing with those who want to pad income af- ter being hit with furloughs and pay cuts, she says. About 1-in-8 employed workers plan to take on a seasonal job, according to a CareerBuilder.com survey. More than half of employers expect to get more applications tian last year, according to a separate sea- sonal hiring survey by SnagAJob. com. At the same time. those manag- ers expect to hire 16% fewer hourly workers. CareerBuilder.com is more optimis- tic in its hiring outlook. It expects it to be on par with last year. However, 2008's hiring levels were dramatical- ly lower than the previous five years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Yet, many big firms are cutting back. For instance, retail behemoth Target hopes to glean some savings by reducing its number of untrained new hires in favor of asking existing employees to work more shifts. Video-game, retailer GameStop, which has filled about 15,000 posi- .forsdntr'eceived "significantly more ap- p-lltl6ns than in past years," spokes- man Charles Hodges says. New and used car prices jump ftam qom Copyrighted Miterial Syndicated Content VAvailable from Commercial News Providers, . . .. e ... S *t' 'S~t*, 4'-'. 'Sm I.. itiO <42, -- -5 I" 'I V -. r. - "'Zn MIAMI, FLOQIDA, BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY 6D THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 2009 - r f Higher gas prices greet Thanksgiving travelers Thanksgiving travel provides an opportunity to gauge the mood of U.S. consumers By Julie Schmit Thanksgiving travelers will find gasoline prices much higher than last year with little hope for respite heading into the rest of the holiday season, oil and gas analysts say. The national average for a gallon of regular gas was $2.64 on Monday, slightly less than a month ago but up 72 cents a gallon from a year ago, the auto club AAA says. Oil prices ended the day Monday, up 9 cents, closing at.$77.56 a barrel, indicat- ing little change ahead for gasoline prices. "It's a fairly stable pricing environment," says Jim Ritterbusch, pres- ident of oil trading adviser firm Ritterbusch and Asso- ciates. Thanksgiving travel pro- vides an opportunity'" to gauge the mnood of U.S. con- sumers, AAA says. The auto club expects 2% more travelers on roadways this year than last, for a to- tal of 33.2 million people. The expected increase re- flects improved consumer confidence, a rising stock market and growing sense among many consumers that the worst of the global economic crisis is behind us, AAA says. Last year, Thanksgiving travel tanked 25% from the previous year in the wake of the housing and financial meltdown. Now, gas prices could emerge as a drag on con- sumer spending with the nation's unemployment rate hitting 10.2% last month, says Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst for the Oil Price In- formation Service. "When we dipped into the recession, cheaper energy was a silver lining," Kloza says. "That silver lining has disappeared and that will test this recovery." In the next month, he says, he expects crude oil prices to be twice the level of last year, a situation that rarely occurs. Oil has traded be- tween $76 and $82 a barrel for more than a month. Ini- tially, it was driven higher on expectations of an eco- nomic recovery and a weak dollar. Because oil is priced in dollars, a falling dollar drives oil prices up. Countering those factors are big inventories of gaso- line, heating oil, natural gas and diesel fuel in the U.S., Ritterbusch says. "As long as we have unemployment above 10%, that'll keep a lid on rising gas prices or changes in people's driving habits," he adds. The Energy Information Administration, the re- search arm of the U.S. De- partment of Energy, expects higher crude oil prices to drive gas near $3 a gallon during next year's summer driving season. Crude oil prices account for 64% of the cost of gas, the Energy Information Administration says. CITY OF MIAMI NOTICE OF NOVEMBER 25, 2009 SPECIAL COMMISSION MEETING Pursuant to Section 2-33 (I) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, Chairman Marc D. Sarnoff has called a special meeting of the Miami City Commission on November 25, 2009 at 1:00 PM, at Miami City Hall located at 3500 Pan American Drive. The purpose of this meeting is to address filling the current vacancy on the City Commission in the District 1 commission seat, to set an election pursuant to the City Charter to fill the current vacancy in the District 5 commission seat and to discuss and set the next City Commis- sion meeting for; December 10th, 2009 at 9 AM. No other business shall be conducted outside of that indicated above. All interested persons may appear at the meeting with respect to these matters. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the City Commis- sion with respect to any matter to be considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a ver- batim record of the proceedings is made including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommo- dations to participate in this proceeding may con- tact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5360 (Voice) no later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding or at (305) 250-5472 (TTY) no later than three (3) business days prior to the proceed- ing. (#003326) Priscilla A. Thompson, CMC City Clerk A Gyn Diagnostic AAA Attorney Referral Adrienne Arsht Center Alba Medical Center Boss Group Ministries CarePlus City of Miami Dept. of Procurement Dr. Rozalyn Paschal Family Dentist Florida Department Florida Dept. Florida PCI General Motors Gregg Mason Funeral Health First/Humana Just Black Goods Liberty City Community Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Publix Rasools Mens Seaview Research Superbowl Host Committee SunTrust Toys R Us United Teachers of Dade ABORTIONS Up to 10 weeks with Anesthia $180 onogram and office visit after 14 days A GYN DIAGNOSTIC CENTiER ( Phl asn Fnetio 1 ad 305-824-8816 305-362-4611 Advanced Gyn Clinic Professional. Safe & Conidenllial Services - Termination Up to 22 Weeks - Indivdual Counseling Services ( - Board Cenitied OB GYN's � Complete GYN Services ABORTION START $180 AND UP 305-621-1399 Study shows U.S. lags in paid work benefits The United States lags far behind other nations in offering paid sick days, paid parental leave and other workplace benefits that proponents consider vital to public health' and workers rights, according to research released Tuesday. The eight-year study found the most economically competitive nations offer forms of paid leave to workers that the United States does not, according to researchers at Harvard University and Canada's McGill University. Of the world's 15 most competitive nations, 14 mandate paid sick leave, 13 guarantee paid maternal leave and 12 provide paid paternal leave by law, they said. Eleven provide paid leave to care for children's health and eight provide paid leave for adult family care. The issue of paid employee leave in the United States has heated up. Advocates argue paid leave allows sick workers to stay home without financial hardship and helps prevent workers from spreading such diseases as the HlN1 flu. Advocates for women's rights argue paid family leave is essential for women, who tend to care more for family members than do men, to compete and advance in the job market. Opponents argue that mandating such leave policies would cost jobs and be a financial burden on businesses. The 15 nations are Australia, Austria, Britain, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States, all of which have been ranked most competitive over the last decade by the World Economic Forum. Co-authored by Alison Earle, who was a research scientist at Harvard's School of Public Health, the book is published by Stanford University Press. Looking more widely at 190 countries, the researchers found 163 guarantee paid sick leave and 164 guarantee paid annual leave. Also, 177 nations guarantee paid leave for new mothers, 74 nations guarantee paid leave for new fathers and 157 nations guarantee workers a day of rest each week, they said. I tl IJi llkL Ilk YOU DON'T NEED A HURRICANE j. TO CALL ME . * , $$$ GET CASH $$$ Bathroom - Kitchen Plumbing Leak? Coiling Damage, Fire Damrnag, Broken Pipes? CALL Pi~ATICIA TODAY!IX 1f 30-5125 ~;.& ~ CITY OF MIAMI ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the City of Miami City Clerk at her office located at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133 on the receiving dates referenced below for the following five projects (separate bids): PROJECT NAME BID NO. RECEIVING DATE RECEIVING TIME District 1 - Citywide ADA & Sidewalk 08-09-038 Monday, January 4, 2010 10:00 AM Improvements District 2 - Citywide ADA & Sidewalk 08-09-039 Monday, January 4, 2010 11:00 AM Improvements District 3 - Citywide ADA & Sidewalk 08-09-040 Tuesday, January 5, 2010 10:00AM Improvements District 4 - Citywide ADA & Sidewalk 08-09-041 Tuesday, January 5, 2010 11:00AM Improvements District 5 - Citywide ADA & Sidewalk 08-09-042 Wednesday, January 6, 10:00 AM Improvements 2010 Scope of Work: The projects include the removal of deteriorated, damaged,.or unsafe concrete sidewalks and construction of new concrete sidewalks and handicap ramps for the City's ADA program, upgrade, replacement and repair of concrete curbs and curbs and gutters, and reinstallation of water meter boxes or similar utility structures located in the sidewalk area, 2-ft of asphalt pavement restoration for the c&g restoration, and trimming and removal of tree roots, as necessary, in order to prevent future damage to the new concrete sidewalk, driveway or access ramps, concrete curb and gutter. Minimum Requirements: Prospective Bidder shall hold a current certified license as a General Contractor from the State of Florida or a Miami-Dade County Business Occupational License in the appropriate trade (Paving/Concrete Specialty). Proof of experience for the work may be required for three (3) separate projects of similar size, scope, and complexity, and supported by references within the past three (3) years. The Prospective Bidder must self-perform at least thirty percent (30%) of the work. THIS PROJECT IS BEING FUNDED UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009. THE CONTRAC- TOR MUST ABIDE BY THE PR . A 100% Performance Bond and 5% Bid Bond are required for this project. The Bids can only be obtained by visiting the Public Works Department's Website: http://www.miamigov.com/Public_Works/Pages/Solicitations/ All bids shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids must be submitted in duplicate originals in a sealed manila envelope with the project name and bid number legibly marked on the outside. At the time, date, and place above, bids will be publicly opened. Any bids or proposals received after,tifne and date specified will be returned to the bidder unopened. The responsibil- ity for submitting a bid/proposal before the stated time and date is solely and strictly the responsibility of the bidder/proposer. The City is not responsible for delays caused by mail, courier service, including U.S. Mail, or any other occurrence. YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT THIS INVITATION TO BID IS SUBJECT TO THE "CONE OF SILENCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF MIAMI ORDINANCE NO. 12271. Pedro G. Hernandez, P.E. City Manager Add. No. DP-007622 ,.4 .. ' . woqiaS'S'iV SECTION D GREAT NEWS!!! 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One bedroom, one bath, $550, stove, refrigerator, air, free water.. 305-642-7080. 786-236- 1144 210 N.W. 17 Street One bedroom, one bath. $475. Call 305-642-7080 2121 N.E. 167 STREET One bedroom, one bath. $650. Appliances, free water. 305-642-7080. 2131 NW 100 STREET One bedroom, stove, refrig- erator, air, bars, water, fenced and more. 305-948-6913 220 N.W. 16 STREET Two bedrooms, one bath. $600. Appliances. 305-642-7080 2416 N.W. 22 Court One bedroom one bath $600 Two bedrooms two bath $725 Air, Free Water. 305-642-7080 2701 N.W. 1 Ave MOVE IN SPECIAL. One bedroom, one bath. $500 month. $750 to move in. All appliances included. Free 19 inch LCD TV. Call Joel 786-355-7578 2972 N.W. 61 Street Large one bedroom, one bath, $550. Free Water. 305-642-7080 3186 N.W. 135th Street One bdrm, one bath, $650 monthly. Call 954-704-009 3301 N.W. 51 Street One bedroom, one bath. $600 moves you in. Appliances in- cluded. 786-389-1686 361 N.W. 7th Street One bedroom, one bath, $550 monthly, $200 deposit. 305-861-4683. 3669 Thomas Avenue One bedroom $550, two bedrooms $650, stove, re- frigerator, air. 305-642-7080 3900 N.W. 165 STREET Two bedrooms, one bath. Central air, tiled floors. $950 monthly. 786-223-3353 411 N.W. 37 STREET Studios, $395 monthly. All appliances included. Call Joel 786-355-7578 423 N.W. 9 Street One bedroom, one bath. $450 monthly, $700 move in special. Easy qualifying. 786-339-4106 786-985-8097 $500 OFF FIRST MONTH Extra large one and two bdrms. Call 786-262-5661. 50th Street Heights CALL FOR MOVE IN SPECIAL Walking distance from Brownsville Metrorail. Free water, gas, window bars, iron gate doors. One and two bedrooms from $490-$580 monthly. 2651 N.W. 50th Street, Call 305-638-3699 5520 S.W. 32nd Street Hallandale FLORIDA Two bedrooms, one bath, with living room, washer and dryer connection, $850 monthly, $1450 move in. 786-370-0832 5755 N.W. 7th Avenue Large one bedroom, park- ing. $625 monthly. $1000 to move in. Call 954-394-7562. 60 and 61 STREET One and two bdrms. renovat- ed, security gate, $595 and $695. 954-638-2972 6020 N.W. 13th Avenue CALL FOR MOVE IN SPECIAL Two bedrooms, one bath, $520-$530 monthly. One bedroom, $485 monthly, win- dow bars and iron gate doors. Free water and gas. Apply at: 2651 N. W. 50 Street or Call 305-638-3699 6900 NW 2 AVENUE Two bedrooms, two baths. Section 8 o.k. 786-295-9961 6950 N.W. 8th Avenue Newly remodeled studio apt., $450-$500, Section 8 ok! Call 305-675-1740. 7001 NW 15 AVENUE Move-in special! One bed- room, one bath. $399 per month, $600 to move in All appliances included. Free 19 inch LCD T.V. Call Joel: 786-355-7578 7601 N.E. 3 Court Two bedrooms,,one bath. Re- modeled kitchen new floors, appliances. $750 monthly, security negotiable. Call 305-525-0338 7625 N.E. 4 Court One bedroom, one bath $600. Stove, refrigerator, free water. 305-642-7080 800 N.W. 67 Street One bedroom, utilities includ- ed. $800 moves you in. 786-389-1686 8475 N.E. 2nd Avenue One and two bcm apts. Section 8. 305-754-7776 ALBERTA HEIGHTS APTS CALL FOR MOVE IN SPECIAL One and two bedrooms, from $495-$585 monthly. Free water, window bars and iron gate doors. Apply.at: 2651 NW 50 Street or call 305-638-3699 ALLAPATTAH AREA New, one and two bdrms. Section 8 Welcome! Call 786-355-5665 ARENA GARDENS Move in with first months rent FREE BASIC CABLE Remodeled one, two, and three bedrooms, air, appli- ances, laundry and gate. From $450. 100 N.W. 11 St. 305-374-4412. BEAUTIFUL 5120 N.W. 23 AVENUE One bedroom, one bath, wa- ter included. $600 monthly. George 305-283-6804 CAPITAL RENTAL AGENCY 305-642-7080 * Overtown, Liberty City, Opa-Locka, Brownsville. Apartments, Duplexes, Houses. One, Two and Three Bedrooms. Same day approval. For more informa- tion/specials. www.capitalrentalagency. com DOWNTOWN BISCAYNE 1312-1315 N.E. Miami Court. One bdrm, one bath, safe, clean, new kitchen, new tile, fresh paint, secured parking, $595-$650. 305-528-7766 HAMPTON HOUSE APARTMENTS Easy qualify. Move in special.One bedroom, one bath, $495, two bedrooms, one bath, $595. Free water! Leonard 786-236-1144 MIAMI, FLORIDA, NOVEMBER 18-24, 2009 L & G APARTMENTS CALL FOR MOVE IN SPECIAL Beautiful one bedroom, $540 monthly, apartment in gated community on bus lines. Call 305-638-3699 LIBERTY CITY AREA One bedroom, one bath, $450, 305-717-6084 LIBERTY SQUARE One and two bedrooms, tiled. 786-267-3199 MIAMI SHORES AREA Starting at $850 a month, gated community, Call for Move in Special! Jessica 305-751-4747 MOVE IN SPECIAL Corner of N.W. 103 St. Beau- tiful two bedrooms. $700 monthly. $1000 to move in. Gated, security, tiled floors, central air. 786-402-0672 N. DADE Section 8 OK! One and two bdrms. No De- posit For Section 8. 786-488-5225 NORTH MIAMI AREA Studio $522+, One bdrm $671+, Two bdrrns $852+ 305-947-0045 NORTH MIAMI AREA Two bdrms., 'one bath, cen- tral air, $1050. One bdrm, one bath, remodeled, $700. 12108 N.E. 5 Avenue. 305-206-1566 NORTH MIAMI AREA Two bedrooms, one bath. $775 monthly. 305-754-1100 OPA LOCKA AREA 2405 N W. 135th Street 1/2 Month FREE, one and two bedrooms, central air. Appliances and water in- cluded Section 8 welcome with no security deposits 786-521-7151 305-769-0146 OPA LOCKA AREA Special! One bdrm, one bath. $425 monthly. 305-717-6084 OVERTOWN AREA One bdrm, one bath, $475 monthly. Call 786-262-4536. RENTAL ASSISTANCE NOW AVAILABLE One month free rent, free water. Two bedrooms, one bath $695, one bedroom, one bath $495. Tiled, air, recently remodeled, Private. 1761 ALI BABA AVE 786-439-8044, 786-236- '0214 "Condos/Townhouses] 13480 NE 6 AVENUE Two bedrooms, two baths, corner unit, two balconies, central air. $900 monthly. Section 8 OK. Call: 305-255-6330 DOWNTOWN MIAMI Two bedrooms, two baths, penthouse, ocean view. $1100 monthly. 1000 square feet. Section 8 Welcome 786-260-5708 Cell 305-652-2257 Office . www.themiamicondo.com Duplexes 1023 N.W. 47 ST Newly Remodeled three bedroom one bath, one bedroom one bath. Appli- ances. Free electric, water. 305-642-7080, 786-236- 1144 103 STREET NW 9 AVE Large, two bedrooms, one bath, $875 monthly. 305-836-1899 1066 NW 55 STREET Two bdrm, one bath $825 Special. 305-758-7022 Frank Cooper Real Estate 12400 N.E. 11 Court Three bedrooms, one bath, three bedrooms two baths $1000-$1100), two baths. Appliances, central air. 305-642-7080 1245 N.E. 111th Street Two bedrooms, one bath, $850 monthly. Section 8 OK. 786-357-8885, 786-290-0768 1456 N.W. 60 STREET Two bedrooms, one bath. $800. Stove, refrigerator, air. 305-642-7080 1461 NW 59 STREET Three bdrms, two baths. Sec- tion 8 OK. $1450 mthly. 954- 624-5906 1477 NW 2 AVENUE FLORIDA CITY Two" bedrooms, two baths, townhouse style, central ait, gated. $750 monthly. Section 8 OK. 305-255-6330 1737 N.W. 47 TERR. Two bedrooms, one bath. $900 mthly. Section 8 OK. 305-751-6720, 305-331-3899 1812 N. W. 50 Street Two bdrms, one bath, $900 mthly, Sebtion 8 OK. .305-751-6720, 305-331-3899 1875 NW 43 STREET Two bedrooms, one bath. Central air, tiled floors. $900 mntly. Section 8 welcome. 305-331-2431 2035 NW 69 TERRACE Two bdrms, air, appliances and free utilities. 786-426-6263 2257 N.W. 82 ST Two bedrooms, one bath $850 Free Water 305-642-7080 2370 N.W. 61 Street Newly remodeled, two bdrms., one bath, appliances, water, central air, $800 mthly, Section 8 okay. 561-294-0044 2416 N.W. 22 CT One bedroom one bath $600 Two bedrooms one oath $725 Ar Free Water. 305-642-7080 2561 YORK STREET Three bedrooms, two baths, Section 8 OK! $1342 monthly, $1200 deposit. Alarm System included. 305-757-3709 2632 N.E. 212 TER Two bedrooms, one bath. $950 Appliances. 305-642- 7080 3030 N.W. 19th Avenue One bedroom, Section 8 Welcome. Call 305-754- 7776. 3190 N.W. 135 STREET One bdrms, one bath. 305-763-5092, 305-975-0711 42 N.W. 57th Street Two bedrooms, new kitchen, central air, bars, water. $900 monthly. Call: 305-310-7366. 449 N.W. 82 Street Two bdrms. $1050 mthly. Section 8 OK. 305-751-3381 5600 N.W. 4 AVE. One and two bdrms, one bath, central air,: Starting from $750 to $950. Section 8 OKI 786-930-0582 594 N.W. 67 STREET Four bedrooms, two baths. Section 8 OK! $1700 monthly, $1200 Deposit. Alarm System included. 305-757-3709 6250 N.W. 1 Ave Newly Remodeled. Two bedrooms one bath, one bedroom one bath. Ap- ploances, Free electric, water. 305-642-7080, 786- 236-1144 747 N.W. 69 STREET Four bedrooms two baths. $1702 mthly. $1200 Deposit. Section 8 OK. 305-757-3709 7521 NW 1 AVENUE Huge three bedrooms, two baths. ALL NEW! Impact Windows, central air. $1275 monthly. 305-793-0002 7820 N.E. 1 AVENUE Two bdrms, one bath. $925. Appliances, free water, 305-642-7080 8451 N.W. 19 AVENUE One bedroom, water, new kitchen, air, tile. $650 monthly, $1500 to move in. Not Section 8 affiliated. Terry Dellerson, Broker 305-891-6776 86 Street NE 2 Ave Area Two bedrooms. Section 8 Welcome. Call 305-754-7776 9357 NW 31 AVENUE Three bedrooms, two baths, air, tiled floor, washer and dryer hook up. $1150 monthly, first and last. Not Section 8 approved. 305-625-4515 93rd St. NW 18th Avenue Two bedrooms, Section 8 welcome. Call 305-754-7776. E I 5 A P'ER IN )be litamt tme AFFORDABLE NEWS ADVERTISING THAT WORKS Bart Williams Advertising Coordinator CALL 305-693-7093 TODAY!! advertis1ng@m1amit1mesonltne.com Drive More Customers td Your Busines TOD- STERLING SAUNDERS Advertising Consultant 305-694-6210, Ext. 103 Qt e ^It mWAs One Family - 'Serving Since 1923 THE iLARSEST MINORITYi tWVNED EW SPAPEi, 1N.THE SOUTHEAST mlu~mlumllg~mnllA .9626 N.W. 8 AVE Three bedrooms, two baths. Section 8 OK! $1342 monthly. $1200 Deposit. Alarm System included. 305-757-3709 9900 N.W. Oth Avenue One bdrm,'one bath, $750 mthly, 786-277-4395 or 305-624-4395 COCONUT GROVE KINGSWAY APTS 3737 Charles Terrace Two bdrms, one bath duplex located in Coconut Grove. Near schools and buses. $595 monthly, $595 security deposit, $1190 total to move in. 305-448-4225 or apply at: * 3737 Charles Terrace LIBERTY CITY AREA Two bdrms. one bath, first, and security. Section 8 and HOPWA Welcome. One Month Free! 305-244-6845 NORTH ALLAPATTH One and two bdrms. Section 8 welcome. 305-836-3612 PERRINE AREA Two bedrooms, one bath, central air, $650 monthly. Call 305-896-3976 Efficiencies 100 N.W. 14th Street Newly renovated, fully furnished' utilities and cable (HBO, BET, ESPN). 24 hour security camera, $185 wkly, $650 mthly. 305-751-6232 18201 N.W. 9th Avenue Efficiency, $600 monthly, $1200 moves you in. Call 305-467-4651 2245 NW 92 STREET One bdrm, furnished, one per- son only.. Paid Utilities. $500 monthly, Move in $1000. 305- 835-7681 3153 N.W. 53rd Street Starting at $450 monthly. First, last and security. 305-751-6232 Close to Miami Avenue on N.E. 84th Street Laundry room, water includ- ed, new ceramic tile floors. $525 monthly. Call 305-970- 5574 MIAMI AREA Nice rental for $600, water, electricity. Section 8 okay. Call: 305-469-5062 NORTHWEST AREA Private entrance , cable, air. Call 305-758-6013. OVERTOWN AREA Furnished efficiency, $115. weekly, $680 to move in. Call 786-897-9090. Furnished Rooms 13377 N.W. 30th Avenue $85 weekly, free utilities, kitchen, bath, one person. 305-474-8186,305-691-3486 1368 N.W. 70th Street $500 mthly, washer and dryer, kitchen access, air, cable available. Call 305-691-0458 1525 NE 158 STREET Rooms available. 305-693-1017, 305-298-0388 1935 N.W. 76th Street Large furnished room, air, ca- ble, kitchen privilege, parking, no security, $485 monthly, 786-955-4703. 2170 Washington Avenue OPA LOCKA AREA Clean rooms, $110 weekly, $476 monthly. 786-277- 3434,786-298-4383 3185 N.W. 75th Street Roommate needed. Access to entire house. Near Tri-Rail. $100 weekly. 305-439-2906 8275 N.W. 18th Avenue Clean rooms available. Call 305-754-7776. MIAMI AREA Three quarter way house. Nice Area. Bed space in a shared room. Hot meals, hot shower, all for only $15 a day. 305-919-9253, 786-704-5143 Miramar Area Near Miami. $125 wkly. 954- 305-4713 or 305-299-6421. NICELY FURNISHED Air, cable, TV, utilities. $150 wkly. 786-290-0946 NORLAND AREA $400 monthly. First and last to move in. Background check. Call Pam. 305-332-3133 THE 50JTHt AST NORLAND AREA Nice quiet room, near bus ter- minal. Call 305-766-2055 NORTHWEST MIAMI AREA Nice room with privileges like home, responsible person preferred. Call 305-696- 2451. Houses 13140 NW 18 AVE Three bedrooms, one bath. 786-344-9560 14082 N.E. 2nd Avenue Four bedrooms, two baths, new townhouse located in nice area, Section 8 ok! Only $999 security deposit. 954-826-4013 1430 N.E. 71 ST. Two bedrooms, one bath. $925. stove, refrigerator, air. 305-642-7080 1490 NW 46 STREET Three bedrooms; one batli, recently renovated. Move in Special, Section 8 Welcome! 305-318-8197 16000 N.W. 21 Avenue Three bdrhns, family room, huge yard. Section 8 OK! 954-993-5426 1720 N.W. 68th Terrace Two bdrms, one bath, game room, refrigerator, security bars, fenced, central air/heat $750 monthly. Section 8 OK! Call 305-215-8125 1785 N.W. 43 STREET Two bedrooms, one bath. $750 monthly. 305-267-9449 1832 N.W. 49 STREET Two bedrooms, one bath $995. Central Air, appli- ances, ceiling fans 305- 642-7080 191 St N.W. 11 Ave. Area Four bdrms, two baths. Section OK! 305-754-7776 20027 N.W. 32nd Place Three bdrms, one and half bath, $1366 , security deposit required. Section 8 preferred. Call 954-547-9011. 20061 NW 14 PLACE Two bedrooms, one bath, appliances. 786-356-1686 20922 NW 39 AVENUE MIAMI GARDENS Large, three bedrooms, one bath, central air. Pets OK. $925 monthly. Call: 305-975-0840 2436 N.W. 66 STREET Four bedrooms, two baths. $1350 mthly. 786-399-8557 2441 N.W. 104 ST Three bedrooms, one bath. Call 786-238-3071 2531 N.W. 131 STREET Four bedrooms, two baths. $1700 mthly. 954-704-0094 25872 S.W. 133rd Place Three bdrms, two baths, one car garage, air, tiled, Section 8 welcome. 786-443-5367 288 N. W. 51 t. Street Three bedrooms, two bath house $900 monthly Aii appliances included Call Joel 786-355-7578 2902 N.W. 162 STREET Four bedrooms, two baths. $1500 monthly. Section 8 OK. 305-510-2841 3030 NW 163 STREET Three bedrooms, one bath, fully tiled, central air. $1300, first, last and security. Section 8, HOPWA, New Norizon. Ms. Johnson 786-506-1245 3850 NW 174 STREET. Three bedrooms, one bath. Newly renovated, brand new appliances, alarm system, large fenced yard. Near 826. Close to schools and bus. $1600 monthly. $1200 to move in. Call: 786-277-7310 4021 NW 203 LANE Three bedrooms, one and a half bath. $1400 monthly, first and last. 305-623-8422, 305- 773-7445 4900 N.W. 26th Avenue Completely renovated two bedroom house with fenced yard in nice Brownsville neighborhood. Air-condi- tioned and ceramic tile floors throughout. Stove and refrig- erator. Only $750 per month, $1500 to move in. Includes free water and free lawn ser- vice. Contact Rental Office 2651 N.W. 50th St Miami, FL 33142, 305-638-3699. 5158 NW 19 AVENUE One bedroom, one bath, air. $700 monthly. Call: 305-322-3912 6717 N.W. 6 AVENUE Three bedrooms, two baths, big yard, central air. Section 8 accepted. 786-326-2789 83rd Street N. Miami Ave. Two bedrooms, two baths. $800 monthly. Section 8 OK. Call 305-255-6330 ALLAPPATTAH AREA Small two bedrooms. $800 mthly, first, last and security. Not sanctioned for Section 8. 305-836-7306 N.W. 133 St. and 18 Ave Three bedrooms, two baths. Call 305-754-7776 NORTHWEST AREA Two bedrooms, one bath, appliances. 786-286-2540 Office Space Prime Golden Glades Office Space for rent, from $300 to $500 monthly. 305-681-9600. IUnfurnished Rooms MIAMI GARDENS AREA Rooms starting at $550 to $600 monthly. 305-319-9830 MIAMI GARDENS AREA $400 Monthly, Free Utilities. Dave 786-253-0005 NORTH MIAMI BEACH MIAMI GARDENS Also Miami and Miramar 305-300-7783 GENERAL HOME REPAIRS Carpentry, shutters, painting, tiling, plastering and addi- tions. Call 954-980-4231 or 305-892-0315. TONY ROOFING Shingles, re-roofing, and leak repairs. Call 305-491-4515. BROWARD ROUTE DRIVERS We are seeking drivers to deliver newspaper to retail outlets in the Broward Area. Wednesday Only You must be available be- tween the hours of 6 a m and 1 p m Must have reli- able, insured vehicle and current Driver License Apply in person at The Miami Times 900 N W 54th Street Mystery Shoppers Earn up to $100 per day un- dercover shoppers needed to judge retail and dining establishments. Experience not required. 877-471-5682 BE A SECURITY OFFICER $60. Be prepared for Super Bowl employment. Traffic School, four hours, $28. 786-333-2084 GENE AND SONS, INC. Custom-made cabinets for kitchens and bathrooms at affordable prices. 14140 N.W. 22nd Avenue. Call 305-685-3565. i ' - l 8D TH IM'IENVME 5DCME ,2U LCSMS OTO HI W ETN Attn Miami Gardens Residents only: If you had issues with the building dept join our class action suit. Send name, address and phone # to Penned by Gece, PO Box 170032, Hialeah, FL 33017-0032. * Accidents * Arrests * DUI 8 Tickets * Bankruptcy * Criminal Defense * Wills/Probate * Personal Injury * Divorce/Custody 100's of Lawyers Statewide 1-0-73LEA ca~llfe TRUST LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST "Working Together to Serve You Better" PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust will be held: CHARLES HADLEY PARK Carrie P. Meek Senior Citizen and Cultural Center 1350 NW 50th Street, Miami, Florida 33142 ********* Monday, November 30, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.********** MIAMI I= LEGAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF SOLICITATIONS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MIAMI, FLORIDA Miami-Dade County, Florida is announcing the availability of solicitations for contract opportunities, which can be obtained through the Department of Pro- curement Management (DPM), from our Website: www.miamidade.gov/dDm. Vendors may choose to download the solicitation packagess, free of charge, from our Website under "Solicitations Online". Internet access is available at all branches of the Miami-Dade Public Library. It is recommended that vendors visit our Website on a daily basis to view newly posted solicitations, adden- dums, revised bid opening dates and other information that may be subject to change. Interested parties may also visit or call: Miami-Dade County Department of Procurement Management Vendor Assistance Unit 111 NW Ist Street, 13th floor, Miami, FL 33128 Phone Number: 305-375-5773 There is a nominal non-refundable fee for each bid package and an additional $5.00 handling charge for those vendors wishing to receive a paper copy of the bid package through the United States Postal Service. These solicitations are subject to the "Cone of Silence" in accordance with County Ordinance No. 98-106. Miami-Dade County has streamlined the process for accepting bids and proposals by requiring vendor affidavits only once - at the time of vendor registration. Starting June 1, 2008, vendors will be able to provide required affidavits one time, instead of each time they submit a bid or proposal. Solicitations adver- tised after June 1st will require that all vendors complete the new Vendor Reg- istration Package before they can be awarded a new County contract. Obtain the Vendor Registration Package on-line from the DPM website. CITY OF MIAMI ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the City of Miami City Clerk at her office located at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133 for the following: IFB NO. 145119 INVITATION FOR BID FOR PRINTER AND SCANNER REPAIR SERVICES, CITYWIDE CLOSING DATE/TIME: 2:00 P.M. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2009 Detailed scope of work and specifications for this bid are available at the City of Miami, Purchasing Department, website at www.miamiqov.com/ procurement Telephone No. 305-416-1958. Deadline for Request for Clarification: Monday December 7 2009 at 5:00 - u- l 12 lul I XU-4UU-- lfl _al>. M. I U 1.. .. mVIV ]Ucly, , f , . C IL ).U P.M. THIS BID SOLICITATION IS SUBJECT TO THE "CONE OF SILENCE" IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF MIAMI CODE SECTION 18-74 ORDINANCE NO.12271. Pedro G. Hernandez City Manager AD NO. 008107 Rozalyn Hester Paschal M.D.P.A., F.A.A.P r INFANTS. CHILDREN. AND TEENAGERS r' ' ti .rntsreaSoce i * -1 or we n oldest pediatric Practices i, n; 0'jae 'Lur * I �0 . years of Child Care WEBSITE Sw.rozalynhpaschalmd.com NORTHSIDE PLAZA .PLANTATION OFFICE 7900 NW 27 Ave Ste 50 660 N. State Rd 7, Ste 3A Miami FL. 33147 * Phone 305-758-0591 Plantation FL 33317 * Phone 954-880-8399 JACKSON MEDICAL PLAZA PARKWAY Formerly, Parkway Medical Plaza 16800 NW 2Ave. Ste 203 N. Miami Beach FL 33169 * 305-652-6095 Pregnant? LOW COST ABORTIONS Local or general Anesthesia TERMINATION UP TO 22 WEEKS Open Monday thru Saturday ALBA MEDICAL CENTER 4210 Palm Ave * Hialeah, Florida Call: 305-827-3412 20% discount with AD THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOTICE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS Sealed bids will be received by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, for the projects listed herein, until 2:00 P.M. local time, Tuesday, the 151_ day of December 2009 at 1450 N.E. Second Avenue, Room 351, Miami, Florida, following which time and place, or as soon thereafter as the Board can attend to same, the said bids will be publicly opened, read and tabulated in the Board Auditorium, Miami-Dade County School Board Administration Building, by an authorized representative of the Board. Award of the contract will be made to the lowest, pre-qualified responsible bidder for the actual amount bid considering base bid as listed in the bidding documents. The Board will award the contract based upon the result of the tabulations as covered by applicable laws and regulations. PROJECT NO. 00390000 CONTRACTS RTB09-C1 & RTB09-C2 ROOFING TERM BID VARIOUS FACILITIES MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA DAVIS-BACON ACT LABOR STANDARDS: This Project may be funded in whole or in part under the provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 or other Federal funding program. Therefore, the Bidder shall comply with all applicable, provisions of 40 U.S.C. �276a-�276a-7, the Davis- Bacon-Act, as supplemented by the Department of Labor regulations (29 C.F.R., part 5 "Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Con- tracts Governing Federally Financed and Assisted Construction"). Accordingly, the Base Bid and Alternate Bids for this Project shall be in full compliance with the aforementioned provisions as further described in the Contract Documents and all bids shall be calculated in compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act wage determination applicable to this Project. Under the Davis-Bacon Act, contractors are required to pay laborers and mechanics not less than the minimum wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor, which wage determination will be attached to and incorporated into the Construction Bid documents. The award of a construction contract is conditioned upon the Bidder accepting the wage determination. CONE OF SILENCE: Pursuant to Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.212, a Cone of Silence is enacted beginning with issuance of the Legal Advertisement and end- ing at such time as the Superintendent of Schools submits a written recommendation to award or approve a contract, to reject all bids or responses, or otherwise takes action which ends the solicitation and review process. Any violation of the Cone of Silence may be punishable as provided for under Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C-1.212, in addition to any other penalty provided by law. All written communica- tions must be sent to the Project Architect/Engineer, -- Landera Associates, PA 7500 S Red Road, Suite D, Miami, Florida 33143, and a copy filed with the Clerk of The School Board at 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Room 268, Miami, Florida 33132. NOTICE & PROTEST PROCEDURES: Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed and in the manner specified in Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.11, and in accordance with � 120.57(3), Fla. Stat. (2002), shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Any person who is adversely affected by the agency decision or intended decision shall file with the agency a notice of protest in writing within 72 hours after the posting of the notice of decision or intended decision. Failure to file a notice of protest or failure to file a formal written protest within the time permitted shall constitute a waiver of proceedings. With respect to a protest of the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in a solicitation, including any provisions governing the methods of ranking bids, bids, or replies, awarding contracts, reserving rights of further negotiation, or modifying or amending any contract, the notice of protest shall be filed'in writing within 72 hours after the posting of the solicitation. In either event, the protest must include a bond in accordance with the provisions of F.S. 255.0516 and Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.11. The formal written protest shall be filed within 10 days after the date the notice of protest is filed. The formal written protest shall state with particularity the facts and law upon which the protest is based. Saturday, Sundays, and state holidays shall be excluded in the computation of the 72-hour time periods established herein. JESSICA LUNSFORD ACT The successful Bidder shall fully comply with the AJessica Lunsford Act@ and all related Board Rules and procedures as applicable. The Pre-Bid Conference has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 2nd at 10:00 AM at MDCPS Div. of Roofing, 12525 NW 28th Avenue, Opa-Locka, Florida PRE-BID CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE BY THE BIDDER OR ITS QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVE IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED THIS PROJECT IS OPEN ONLY TO THOSE BIDDERS WHICH HAVE BEEN PRE-QUALIFIED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. FLORIDA. PRIOR TO BIDDING The advertisement is for the award of two (2) Term Bid Contracts (hereinafter called "Term Bid"). A Term Bid is a competitively bid, unit price indefinite quantity contract. It includes a collection of detailed repair and replacement tasks with specifications that require unit prices. It is placed with Contractor for the accomplishment of repairs and replacement of various roofing systems throughout the District. Ordering is accomplished by means of issuance of individual Work Orders against the contract. The Term Bid awarded under this solicitation will have a minimum value of $50,000 and a maximum initial value of $1,500,000, with three (3) possible extension of $1,500,000 within each term. The term of the contract will be twelve (12) months and may include two (2) renewal options for one (1) additional year each. It is the current intention of the Board to award two (2) Term Bid Contracts under this solicitation. However, the Board reserves the right to make additional awards under this solicitation for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days after the opening of bids. These contracts are only open to those bidders which have been pre-qualified for the maximum potential value of the Term Bid Contract by the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. Pre-qualified bidders may obtain one (1) or two (2) sets of bid and contract documents from the office of MDCPS DIVISION OF ROOFING. 12525 NW 28 Avenue, Miami, FL 33167 (305) 995-7955 on and after November 23. 2009, with deposit of $75.00 - Non Refundable per set, (Cashier's Check or Money Order, Payable to The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida). Deposits will be retained by The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The Board reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject any and all bids. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA Alberto M Carvalho Superintendent of Schools NOTICE TO BIDDERS THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA 1450 N.E. 2ND AVENUE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132 Sealed bids for categories of items listed below will be received, at the address listed, on the designated date. Said bids will be opened and read at the Miami-Dade County School Board Administration Building. Bids are to be placed in the 'BID BOX' in Room 351, by 2:00 P.M., on the date designated. Bid forms on which the bids must be submitted are available upon request from the DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT web-site at http://procurement.dadeschools.net, or Room 351, address above,.telephone (305) 995-1380. Award recommendations will be available on the Friday preceding the scheduled Board meeting award. The results of bids awarded at the official School Board meetings will be available in the DI- VISION OF PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT on the Monday following the meetings. The Board reserves the right to waive informalities and to reject any and all bids. "The School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida, enacts a Cone of Silence from issuance of a solicitation to written recommendation of award. All provisions of School Board Rule 6Gx13- 8C- 1.212 apply." "Any Protest of Specifications, or Protest of Award, must be filed with the Clerk of the School Board. Failure to adhere to the filing requirements and timelines, as specified in Board Rule 6Gx13- 3C-1.11, shall constitute a waiver of proceedings." RFP - Workers Compensation and Third Party Liability RFP 006-KK10 1/26/2010 Claims Administration Services Commercial Leasing of Paved Parking Facilities at 021 -KK10 12/15/2009 Fienberg/Fisher K-8 Center RFP - State Legislative Consultant RFP 019-KK10 12/8/2009 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Mr. Alberto M. Carvalho Superintendent of Schools BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY 8D THE MIAMI TIME S, NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 20091 9D THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 2009 BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY go" 4b : ~T o * - * - q- ScStMa@ bea to App kM-ft, -o- - o . - - - Y~ - ~4w m ~ obA m ~ m a ~m ~ 0~ - -e - - -dim _ - - - - - - - - - - = - bm Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers -b -. - - - - - "Nowa aw mmm� wo. * BCSP NoM - � 1040 - - s- 0 ~* - _ e~ - - 0- a lo w- S _am. 4 O o 411ft- - 4mbo-ft. - o o won %=own smoam BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY 10D THE MIAMI TIMES, NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 1, 2000 .. ...Copyri g hte d Material. h*.**. ...-..r. ...... ....Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers Tight budgets mean some prisoners go light on meals By John Tuohy The inmates at Plainfield Correc- tional Facility east of Indianapolis can't be accused of getting a free lunch. Or any lunch at all. At least on some days. The medium-security prison has eliminated lunch on Fridays, Satur- days and Sundays - part of a pilot program that could go statewide. The Indiana Department of Cor- rection (DOC) insists it's not about saving money but what's in the best interest of prisoners. The move is be- ing criticized by national civil rights groups and lawmakers. "Denying food or cutting back on meals is beneath the dignity of the state of Indiana and is not in sync with our Hoosier values," said state Sen; Mike Delph, R-Carmel. Delph is chairman of the state Senate correc- tions subcommittee. Indiana Department of Correction spokesman Doug Garrison said the department has received few com- plaints since rolling out the changes last month. Because of tight budgets, a hand- ful of other states have cut meals to save money. Georgia inmates don't get lunch on the weekends, ac- cording to the Associated Press, and Ohio is considering ending its weekend breakfasts. Other states have thinned menus or lim- ited items such as milk and fresh fruit. Indiana prison officials said the driving force here was to give pris- oners more classroom and recre- ational time. "Serving meals is a time-con- suming effort that takes hours," Garrison said. "By eliminating one meal, we are able to operate our programs more efficiently." Elizabeth Alexander, director of the American Civil Liberties Union's National Prison Project, said cutting lunch creates "a tre- mendous gap between meals." "Making prisoners go hungry for long periods is not the way to solve anything," she said. "Food is not the place to make cuts, especially since it is such a small percentage of a prison's budget." Food service accounts for about 5% of the Department of Correc- tion's $726 million budget in 2010, according to the House Ways and Means Committee. The new meal plan in Indiana combines breakfast and lunch and is served beginning at 6 a.m., said Kevin Mulroony, Plain- field Correctional spokesman. Din- ner is served 10 hours later, at 4 p.m. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursdays. Gil Holmes, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, said the organization was aware of the change but had not received any complaints from prisoners. Until it does, the ACLU of Indi- ana probably won't take any ac- tion, Holmes said. The DOC said the pilot program would last an indefinite length of time and is being reviewed to deter- mine other prisons where it might work. Eventually, all 30 prisons in the system could switch to the new eating schedule, Garrison said. DOC officials said inmates can always get chips, cookies and Ra- men noodles in the commissary to tide them over between meals. Prisoners have to pay for those. "You'd be amazed at what prison- ers can do with a bag of Ramen," Mulroony said. 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