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A a a in-, m m i3 a S- AAL=1Ro-mI1gIa ga THE allowing usI serve you these 57 iFLORIDA.- www.thefloridastar.com LISTEN TO IMPACT Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 to 9:00 pm WCGL-AM-1360 Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. FM105.7, 105.5 and 92.5 The Florida/Georgia Star plus Impact Striving to Make a Difference! iM3 Zf* qcFI-E~ i'k Lg-M X& Man Killed One Hour After the New Year Suspect Arrested It happened about 1 a.m. on January 1, 2009. Jeffrey Brooks, 23, was shot several times, according to reports, by Robert Carr, 25. They had been giving each other tattoos and began to argue about money and tattoo equipment. According to reports, Brooks Robert Glenn Carr, 25 was found lying on the floor of the apartment after the shooting. His 7-month-old son was in the apartment also. Brooks died enroute to the hospital and Carr was arrested and charged with mur- der on Tuesday. California Man Killed by police during arrest With the large number of cell phone cameras and video equipment, many have seen the shooting of Oscar Grant on New Year's Day in wOsars sot New Oakland, California by a transit Year's Day. agency police on the crowded Oakland train station platform. Oscar was lying on his stomach when the transit agency officer shot him. The officer said his gun went off accidentally. Oscar was begging, please don't hurt me. I have a four-year-old daughter. The officer is on leave and the family of Grant has filed a lawsuit and citizens have begun violent protests. Don't Worry About Obama He Has Spider-Man When it was learned that Marvel comics decided to allow, Obama and Spider- Man to appear together. The book shows Spider- Man protecting Obama and Obama thanking him with a fist-bump. It will go on sale on January 14. The cost for this collector's item is $3.99. Organization Formed to Address Racial and Economic Disparities in City Tampa, FL To address these most pressing issues facing minority communities of Jacksonville, FMCRC, in partnership with Jacksonville Councilwoman Glorious J. Johnson, will officially launch Access Jacksonville at a Community Hearing set for January 30th at. 2:00pm (City of Jacksonville council cham- bers). The primary mission of Access Jacksonville is "The empowerment of minority communities and business- es, largely through economic access, participation and development. To pursue development and growth.that meets the small business, health, housing and employ- ment needs of minority communities that will ensure a better quality of life for all minority communities of Jacksonville" states Councilwoman Johnson. In the United States, nearly a century and a half after the end of slavery, social life in Jacksonville is still characterized by significant racial stratification. Substantial disparities in Jacksonville exists between minorities and whites in wages, unemployment rates, income and wealth levels, ability test scores, incarcera- tion and criminal victimization rates, health and mor- tality statistics. Organization Continued on A7 National Congresswoman Corrine Brown Roland Burris was unable to take a seat in the Senate as a U. S. Senator repre- senting the state of Illinois to replace Roland Obama. If he gets in, Burris he will be the second U. S. Senator to have graduated from Howard University. Appointments and Possible Appointments Hillary, Clinton for Secretary of State Eric Holder Attorney General 6 Dr. Susan Rice, . UN Ambassador i: Betty Currie, Obama, for- merly secre- tary to Clinton Charles Bolden Jr., a former astro-. naut may lead NASA. As leaders are selected and approved, we will inform you. -~-~ 4 4 Rev. Ken James Brooks State Senator Betty Burney, Nathaniel Carl & Betty Davis, Florida Adkins, Civic Commissioner, Anthony 'Tony' School Board Glover, Star, Real Estate, President Leader, GA Brunswick Hill Chairman former FlaJax and the FlaJills. Rev.Dr. James Sheri Fine, Andy Johnson, Jhnny Reginald FormerDir, David Sampson, Fl. WBGAWGIG, GM,Host,, 105.7,Gaffney,City BrownCity toast arrard, Baptist Conv. WYNR,WMO 105.5, 92.5 Council Council AfAm Jaguar's Chamber Quarterback Rev. Dr. Michael Moore, Attorney Audrey Ken Grand Master, Rhoda Gibson, Fl Jefferson Free & Waters- State Rep. JSO Accented- Peoples Angela Corey, State Attorney Edna Johnson, Police Chief, Brunswick, Ga Glorious Johnson, City. Council at Large ntative STerrance Isan Bishop Tonyaa Dr. Claudette Rudolph Roz Patterson, Rumlin, Vaughn Weathersbee, Williams, McKissick, Jr. Burroughs, Ritz Jackson aughlin Editorial Board, President, Bethel Baptist Musician Chamber ville, Potters FITimesUnion EdwardWaters Players NAACP House People to watch represents all parts of our lives, and there are more than shown. The goal in 2008 was for all of us to be part of something great. We actually reached our goal but there is so much more. We often say "it takes a village to raise a child." We have seen so much. During these past years, our greatest handicap has been fear. Today we say, "It takes a community to erase the crime, it will take love, respect and perseverance to continue the course of achievements. 2009 is our time. men to head the top two leadership positions at the same time in the state legis- lature. Colorado State State Rep. Terrance C i Senate, President Carroll, Speaker of the Colorado is onl four pe Peter Groff House, Colorado cent black. About 80 years ago, the speaker of the house was a Klansman. 8 51069 00151 0 Lokn o r* customes 0topatrnizeyou buies r tlzeyursrics I o LIBRARy OF FLORIDA HISTORY 205 SMA UNIU OF FL (1 10 PO BOX 117007 SGAINESUILLE FL 32611.7007 It's Our Time in 2009 People To Watch National and Local Mia Jones, Lee, CEO Denice Lee, Clara Deborah Attorney Jennifer FL State Raven Jacksonville McLaughlin, Maiden, Kevin Carroll SRipyre sentativ Trans' City Council Fla&Ga Star, MgriCEO Cobbiri State portation Radio Host WCGL Represei Colorado First U. S. State to Have Blacks Lead Both Houses the U. S. to have two black News Briefs "Team Up" is an after school program that is being offered at the YMCA for George Washington Carver Elementary and Rufus E. Payne Elementary. A $241,000 grant from the Jacksonville Journey to keep the kids busy after school instigated this program. A total of 270 children will be able to participate and the program starts January 12, 2009. Business Loans support is being sought by Governor Charlie Crist. He said that more than 30 businesses are having trouble because of.the economy. Crist is seeking $8.5 million to help businessess that show growth potential and employment opportunities. FCCJ is seeking to become a a state college by summer, offering bachelor degrees. The president said Florida is not losing its community colleges, it is just gaining a state college. Jacksonville made history this week when it held funeral services at its first national cemetery Wednesday. Eight veterans were placed at the facility. I I - ' I:, JANUARY10, 2009 E, A11- ______------A CLARA FRANCES McLAUGHLIN BETTY DAVIS PUBLISHER LIFESTYLE/SOCIETY COLUMNIST EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MIKE BONTS TIAAYELE SPORTS EDITOR MANAGING EDITOR DANIEL EVANS DENNIS WADE ADVERTISING AND SALES ADVERTISING AND MARKETING LIZ BILLINGSLEA MAY FORD ACCOUNTS MANAGER LAYOUT EDITOR JULIA BOWLES SPECIAL SECTIONS SPECIAL SECTIONS CHERYL COWARD DISTRIBUTION DESIGN AND WEB SITE EDITOR JAMES GREEN Reporters/Photographers: Marsha Phelts, Carl Davis, Lonzie Leath, Laurence Green, F. M. Powell, Michael Phelts, Richard McLaughlin, Clarissa Davis, Andrea Franklin, Delores Mainor Woods Columnists: Ulysses Watkins, Jr., M.D., Ester Davis, Lucius Gantt, Deanna Distribution and Sales: Dan Randolph, Pat Randolph, Abeye Ayele, Cassie Williams, Angela Beans, Win Moses ------------------------------- TEL: (904) 766-8834 FAX: (904) 765-1673 (912) 264-6700 Georgia Serving St. Johns. Clay, Duval, Nassau, Alachua, Flagler, Marion, McIntosh, Camden And Glynn County The Florida Star Newspaper is an independent newspaper published weekly in Jacksonville, Florida SUBSCRIPTION RATES: *One Year-$35.00 HalfYear-$20.00 Send check or money order with subscription amount to: The Florida Star, P.O. Box 40629, Jacksonville, Florida 32203 The Florida Star will not be responsiblefor the return of any solicited or unsolicited manuscripts or photos. Opinions expressed by columnists in this newspaper do not necessarily represent the policy of this paper MEMBERSHIPS: Florida Press Association National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Publishers Association Amalgamated Publisher, Inc. Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce First Coast African American Chamber of Commerce To reach The Florida Star via electronic mail: info@thefloridastar.com On the Web: ! TheFloridaStar.com SAAPA SOUTHEASTERN AFRICAN AMERICAN PUBLISHER'S ASSOCIATION National Newspaper Publishers Association 0IN First African American Inducted Into I The Florida Press Hall Of Fame 4u* M - a. - * -- r L o -*Availble a a.,- 4-b a ..- -L a-C - SSyndicled Content. - from Commercial News Providers": a - - 0 a WHJX FII 105.7 Jax-Ba l dwi n WFO FIV 9. FlktnG WSJX FiI VI 105.5 S. Augustin Som ofourlocl sowsi nclude Andy Johnson,^^ ^Brothr Stn th Uio MnoeLyeswh refutesRuh Lmbug, Fmos Dmora Ramn Dy Tuc, Car Mcauhli, orgou |^[^CBBl in : (904) 694B-1057 B ^^^**fTIOnline:l!^ ^^^ww..rai'ofeejax^^^com^ ProgressiveTalk Raio7 4 or daily. Al program wTillb ^^Kistreamling on ithewe -e b -.9 -I C * '- -- a- GAd-e A - THF STAR -w a .. aterial 0' A l r r - r r r r sr._ r r r r JANUARY 10, Faith In Our Community Schedule of Events and Services NEW FOUNTAIN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH cordially invites you to come join them 'on January 10, 2009 as they cel- ebrate Family and Friends Day. Beninning with Church School at 9:00 a.m. and Moving Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. The church is located at 737 Jessie St., in Jacksonville. Call 904-358- 2258 for more information. MOUNT SINAI MIS- SIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH District Five presents Catherine Williams and majestic Voices Saturday, January 17,2009 at 5:00 p.m. 2036 Silver St., in Jacksonville. Rev. R.L. Gundy, Pastor. CARING FOR THE S CAREGIVER WORK- SHOP Saturday, January 31, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m. at the Mary L. Singleton Center located at 150 E. First St., Jacksonville. Keynote speaker will be Carol O'Dell, author of "Mothering Mother," a daughter's mem- oir about caring for her aging mother. Registration:The workshop is free and open to the public but reservations are required. Home care is also available for loved ones. Call Nikki Tubig at 904.807.1225 by Monday, January 19,2009. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PRAYER BREAKFAST -The fifth annual Southern Maryland Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast will be held on Monday, Jan. 19. As a start to the 375th anniversary year of the founding of Historic St. Mary's City, the breakfast will highlight the life of America's first black legisla- tor. Breakfast service begins at 7:00 a.m, at St. Mary's College of Maryland (SMCM), with the program scheduled from 8:30-10:30 a.m. The service will feature guest speakers Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), SMCM Professor Garrey Dennie, and Dr. Janice Talbert Walthour. The breakfast is in the col- lege's Great Room, located on the second floor of the Campus Center. Admission is $7 and includes a full break- fast. The event is sponsored by SMCM and the St. Mary's County Human Relations Commission. For more infor- mation, contact Judy Carr at (240) 895-4191. UNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH invites you to "Unity's Release Party" on January 25, 2009 at 6pm located at Jefferson Davis Middle School, 7050 Melvin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210. Visit us at www.uf- church.org. Deborah West Alphonso West Jacqueline Y. Bartley The Reverend and Mrs. Marvin Lowery was recently married in Las Vegas, NV. Rev. Lowery is the associate pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church in St. Petersburg, FL. Mrs. Maggie Lowery is a former resident of Brunswick, GA., an RN Professional, and also a Sales Director, earning a pink Cadillac at Mary Kaye Cosmetics for over 18 years. The couple will reside in a beach front condominium, Gulf Port, FL. NEW YEAR REVIVAL AT HISTORIC MT. ZION AME CHURCH -The dynamic Rev. Michael Edwards oJ Tabernacle Baptist slated as evangelist to bring a holy ghost time. Revive, renew and reconnect through praise, wor- ship and song at the New Year Revival, Thursday and Friday nights, January 22 23, 2009 at Historic Mount Zion AME Church, as the anointed Reverend Michael C. Edwards, senior pastor of, Tabernacle Baptist Institutional Church, brings souls to Christ as the revival evangelist. Worship service will begin nightly at 7:00 pm. The church is located downtown at 201 E. Beaver Street, on the coerofNewnan and Beaver streets, and has an ele- vator for easy access; Reverend F.D.Richardson Jr is the pas- tor. The public is invited to come out and be revived in the Lord. Reverend Edwards, a Jacksonville native, is a graduate of Florida State University and has a Master's of Divinity Degree from the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA.In addition to his pastoral duties at Tabernacle Baptist, Edwards serves Executive Secretary for the Florida General Baptist Convention, Inc. with President Rev. Dr. James B. Sampson. He is the author, of two soon-to-be released books, "A Single Revelation", a Christiari'book for singles and the other directed for singles' ministries entitled "Single By Choice or By Force".' Aproud family man, Reverend Edwards and his wife Faydra are the parents of four wonderful children. For additional information and transportation, please call the church office at (904) 355-9475. 1 Listings are due the Tuesday before the next issue. Email submissions preferred. Send to: info@thefloridastar.coml DEATI NOTICES INI-- NI BARNEY, Julius, Sr., died January 6, 2009. BROOKS, Jeffery R., died January 1, 2009. BROWN, James E., died January 2, 2009. CAMPBELL, Cornelius, died January 1, 2009. COPELAND, Pauline I WESTON'S MORTUARY "EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AND PERSONAL CARE IS ABSOLUTE" HAL E. WESTON, L.F.D. Pre-need Counselor (904 35-95 327N*MRTEAVNE ACSOVLLFL320* died January 2, 2009. FLEMING, Lizzie, 96, died January 5, 2009. GIBBS, Eugene, 80, died January 3, 2009. GORMAN, Robert died January 2, 2009. JONES, John Willie, Sr., died January 2, 2009. LAWRENCE, Leon L., died January 1, 2009. LEWIS, Lavinia, 90, died January 4, 2009. LOVE, Kecia, 44, died January 1, 2009. McCORMICK, John died January 2, 1009. McTATE, David died January 1, 2009. MIDDLETON, Ruby died January 1, 2009. MIZELL, Rosa Lee died January 4, 2009. RODRIQUEZ, Jose, 47, died January 4, 2009. SADLER, Pat N., died January 2, 2009. SALTERS, Alphonso, 61, died January 3, 2009. STEPHENS, Roger D., died January 1, 2009. THOMPSON, Jenie died January 4, 2009. WILLIAMS, Charles, 88, died January 1, 2009. WILLIAMS, Lillie Mae, 81, died January 3, 2009. r The Church Directory S"Come and Worship With Us" New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church 1824 Prospect Street Jacksonville, FL 32208 Sunday School .....................................9:30 a.m . Sunday Morning Intercessory Prayer..................10:45 a.m. Morning Worship ......................11:00 a.m. Youth Church 2nd & 3rd Sundays (Old Sanctuary) Tuesday Pastoral Bible Study ................ 7:00 p.m. Pastor, Eric Lee Rev. Joe Calhoun, Pastor Emeritus (904) 764-5727 Church Historic Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church Sunday W orship Service....................................................................10:00 a.m. 'Church School........................ .......................8:45 a.m. Wednesday Fulfillment Hour Bible Study................................................. 6:30 p.m. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday...............................10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon Friday Joy Explosion Ministry........................................................... 6:30 p.m. 201 East Beaver St. (904) 355-9475 Rev. F.D. Richardson Jr., Pastor GREATER EL-BETHEL DIVINE HOLINESS CHURCH "The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody" Bishop Lorenzo Hall., Pastor Street Address: 723 W. 4th St. Jacksonville, Florida 32209 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3575, Jacksonville, Florida 32206 Church Telephone: (904) 359-0661 Home: (904) 358-8932 Cell: 710-1586 Sunday School............................................. ...... ... ...... 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship............................................................. ..... 11:00 a.m. Tuesday.........................................Prayer Meeting & Bible Study,7:00 p.m. Thursday................................................. .......................... JoyNight,7:00 p.m . "Email: Gospell75@aol.com Website: Greaterelbethel.org PENTECOSTAL CHURCH of GOD "Jesus Loves Sinners Church Folk Don 't" Elder Joseph Rice Sunday School ------------------------------------10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship -----------------------12:00 Noon & 7:00 p.m. Bible Study ------------------Tuesday & Friday------ 7:00 p.m. (912) 267-6395 (912) 996-4864 Ce!! 2705 MLK Blvd., Brunswick, GA 31520, PAGE A-3 1) (1 Ask Us About Our If there had been a death Pre-Need in your family yesterday, what wouldyou be doing today? - Fore- S, Thought Funeral lanning rogram FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED Since 1988 ALPHONSO WEST MORTUARY, INC. 4409 Soutel Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32208 Tel: (904) 766-9671 Fax: (904) 766-2354 DIRECTORS Tune In To IMPACT Clara McLaughlin Yvonne Brooks Host Co-Host Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. WCGL-AM 1360 The Florida Star and Impact Striving To Make A Difference! Fla ..X-Club i Celebrates Its 79th 1 '1 OR, "^' :.- '4 '.4 t- ~: S. INF', A SLr Mi 4 S~I'rur r -. El * ^**l^!?Wi>^^ 'i'. v^ pi,; * ?; I, ~a~~c~~~ui 1i - U , ____ _____ _~ I so"you ........: . ',.. ,.' .. ,. '.,:. y ':'.! : .' ..'.: :: : : ::: ': ":::: too. PAGE A-5 THE STAR JANUARY 102009 ;p 5: -i~ I/ 4HSA/JNAR1, 2009 Rych McCain Presents His Annual Most Talented Child/Teen Actors in Hollywood for 2008! By Rych McCain Jackson VP" for the Photo: Michael Lavine nickelodeon network. for Fox Bobb'e J Thompson It is that time of year (12 yrs. old); genius, for where I personally give real personality; Star of credit where credit is due the summer hit film Role when it comes to black Models, Universal youth in Hollywood. Pictures and will debut They never get their fair his own MTV Networks share of press whether it Talk/Variety Show called is mainstream or not and "The Bobb'e J Show" in have a difficult "row-to- the new year. hoe" when it come to Rhyon Brown (16 scratching for parts that yrs. old); gracious, teen are sparsely written with beauty; Stars as Lizzie them in mind. As with Sutton on the ABC-TV every year's group, I Network Show "Lincoln applaud the parents of Heights." these special. children, Scooter Smiff (12 yrs especially for allowing old); loveable and fun; Is me to personally be apart a rapper who will have of their lives and letting his debut album out in them be associated with the new year on superstar Rych McCain's Personal singer Chris Brown's Family of Child/Teen record label. Artists. The general pub- Paige Hurd (16 yrs. lic may think that it is a old); adorable, cutie; glamorous piece of cake Stars as Tasha on to have a child shinning "Everybody Hate Chris" on the big or small on the CW Network. screen but they go Justin Martin (14 yrs. through their share of old); magnetic personali- hell with the "haters," ty; Stared as Donny in "agents & managers," High School Musical 3: "on set problems," Senior Year for Walt "school work," "lack of Disney Pictures and .* award show nomina- young Ernie Davis in tions," stress and every- The Express for Thing else in between Universal Pictures. that they have to endure Wynter Daggs (llyrs. with their star child. old); precocious- and, SThis year wealute;. : charming; Wn, Ke ,Ke Palmer (5 IN4AACP Theat waIA: yrs. 'old); energetic, for Best Supporting Ssweetie-pie; Star of her Female for the stage play own TV Show "True Meet Me At The Oak. ghted ated CoQ meciial News Prviders By Rych McCain feedbackrych@sbcglobal.net Condolences Our condolences and heart felt prayers and good thoughts go out to the families, friends and fans of the original cat woman, s u '1 t r y SDancer/Singer/Actress Eartha Kitt who made her transition to our ancestors on Christmas day as a result of colon cancer. She was 81. The same is in order for master jazz trum- Speter Freddie Hubbard who made ihishitransition Monday,. December, 29, 2009 at age 70 as a result of a heart attack. Comedy There has been much hype about this week's on stage come- dy showdown between Katt Williams and Steve Harvey in Detroit at the Joe Lewis Arena. It is being billed as the world championship match of comedy.. Engagement Congrats Congrats are in order for model/actress Eva Marcille and actor Lance Gross who became engaged in front of their families on Christmas Eve. Marcille currently stars on the #1 day time soap, "The Young and The Restless," for C(BS-TV and -was introduced to the world as the winner .of "America's Next Top Model: Cycle 3." Gross stars on the hit TBS comedy series, "Tyler Perry's House ofPayne." Music Look for our main man, Grammy award- winning rapper Chamillionaire's Mixtape Messiah 6 dropping Tuesday, January 13, 2009. It. features Crooked I, Lil Keke, Lil Flip, Trae Tha Truth, The Boss Hogg Outlaws & Charlie Boy. Chamillionaire will release Mixtape Messiah 7 before his upcoming 3rd major label album release "Venom." Alternative vocal group The Priestess & The Fool have a holiday video out titled "Ride On, Santa." You can check it out at www.youtube.com/the shotproductions. It promises to give your' holiday cheer a bit of sex and swing. It was shot in a NYC bur- lesque club and fea- tures appearances from Lady Rizo and The Assettes, Miss Trina Rose and Gina Vetro. If you like what you see, you can free download the Ride On Santa EP, PDF booklet and album art at' www.thepriestes- sandthefool.com/ride_ on_santa. Movies The Wrestler; Fox Searchlight Pictures in association with Wild Bunch and a Protozoa Pictures Production. Starring Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei and Evan Rachel Wood. Directed and produced by Darren Aronofsky. Written by Robert Siegel. Produced by Scott Franklin. If you are a true wrestling fan and rel- ish a behind the scenes look at this strange professional sport and its not so glamorous ups and downs, you will get off on this flick. Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Rourke) is a washed up former champion wrestler like many pro athletes who are way past their prime can't hang up his trunks. He has sunken down to CRIMINAL DEFENSE PERSONAL*INJURY FAMILY LAW taking $500 dollar or less matches in off- the-wall, small, back- of-the-dumps venues to make ends meet. He tries to patch up a bad relationship with a daughter he has neg- lected all of her life and even has a club stripper girl who is or is not his girlfriend. This film already has several Golden Globe Award nominations and the talk is that it may bring an Oscar nod for Rourke. Hit me up at feed- backrych@sbcglobal.n et So da aiki (Love and work) Rych 220 E. FORSYTH STREET, SUITE E JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 OFFICE: (904)357-8448 FAX: (904)357-8446 WWW.COBBIN LEGAL.COM L -- ---- --~-----I-~---- --i WHASSUIN HOLYHOO JANUARY 10, 2009 THE STAR PAGf A_-6 S........ 1. 2009 T.......E SA ORGANIZATION Continued from A-1 FMCRC Chair Al Pina states "The discrimination and economic exclusion experi- enced by minority groups in Jacksonville favor the emergence of social behavior that appears to justify racial stereotypes about poverty and antisocial conduct" The economic distress of minority communities is one of the most pressing issues facing Florida. The lack of businesses and jobs fuels not only a crushing cycle of increasing poverty but also crippling social problems, such as drug abuse and crime in our minority communities. The establishment of a sustainable economic base together with employment opportunities, wealth creation, role models, and improved local infrastructure is critical to the future well-being of these communities and the State of Florida. The minority communities and businesses in Florida have been long neglected in Florida but none as much as in Jacksonville. This socio-economic neglect has significant negative implications for all of Florida and Jacksonville. According to FMCRC Chair Al Pina "To ensure that we have ade- quate minority community input on this issue, FMCRC and Councilwoman Johnson will co-host a Community Hearing that will enable their voices to be heard. After hearing that Mayor Peyton called the Latino community of Jacksonville irrelevant, it is obvious that such a hearing is necessary". Research has clearly demonstrated that the economic health of all major cities in the state of Florida is directly linked to the economic viability of its inner cities. The challenges facing the minority community in Jacksonville are many, but the most prevalent is the lack of ability for minority communities to determine their own future in Jacksonville. Our challenge is introducing a new market based communi- ty economic development paradigm shift in Jacksonville which serves minority fam- ilies and their local leadership in nourishing their human and capital assets. At the The Jacksonville Jaguars announced a freeze on ticket prices for the 2009 season. The Jags said this decision is based upon the suffering economy. Call and tal., (904) 694-1057 FM-105.7, 105.5, 92.5 www.radiofreejax.com (904) 766-9285 WCGL-AM 1360 www;WCGL1360.com At 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Tune in to FM 105.7-WHJX FM 92.5-WFJO FM 105.5-WSJX 8:30 p.m., WCGL-AM 1360 with Clara McLaughlin and IMPACT Call and talk: FM 105.7 FM 105.5 FM 92.5 - (904) 694-1057 Tuesday, from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Call and talk: AM-1360 (904) 766-9285 Tuesday, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. "The Florida Star, The Georgia Star and Impact - Striving to Make a Difference." www.radiofreejax.com www.WCGL1360.com "The People's Choice" SUBSCRIBE NOW The Florida Star The Georgia Star Call Liz at (904) 766-8834 She will set you up. Knowledge is Power but only if you use it! Read The Florida/Georgia Star. www.thefloridastar.com www.thegeorgia star.com info@thefloridastar.com foundation of Access Jacksonville is that minority communities in Jacksonville must be allowed to drive the solutions to these very pressing issues. "The City of Jacksonville's leadership should and must be at the forefront of creat- ing an environment of access, inclusion, accountability and transparency. It has become evident that this may not be the case and the result being a rising of pover- ty, crime and unemployment in the minority communities of Jacksonville. This is an issue that affects all of Jacksonville both socially and economically. It is my inten- tion to provide a path of solutions that will be both inclusive and proactive for all of the citizens of Jacksonville" states Councilwoman Johnson. Minority community leaders and activists will be invited to the Community Hearing along with key financial institutions and representatives of federal agencies. The Community Hearing will be recorded with copies hand delivered to leaders of the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus and President Obama Administration officials in Washington D.C., in hopes to engage national leaders in the significant racial disparities within Jacksonville Florida. Results of Disproportionate Reinvestment Dilemma in Jacksonville: Less than 1% of all available private equity is invested in minority firms in any given year, despite minorities representing over 38 % percent of Jacksonville population More than 70% of minority families reside in Low and Moderate Income communities (poverty level) Less than 38% of minorities graduate from High School More than .65% of minority families headed by single mother live in poverty Less than 15% of minority households meet median income levels More than 70% of minority lack a usual source of health care Over 28% percent infant mortality rate in African American community Over 68% of all home loans to minorities are subprime Over 75% of all auto loans are subprime The Florida Minority Community Reinvestment Coalition was formed to empower. minorities in the areas ofhousing, community reinvestment, small business, health, sustainable development and employment. At the core of our mission is the cre- ation of a paradigm shift in community reinvestment for minority communities. (http://www.fmcrc.org) Did you make a New Year's Resolution? No, you don't have to tell anyone. Just Keep It! 2009 Is Your Time. Use it Wisely so that 2010 Will be your TEN! I DELIVER THE FLORIDA or GEORGIA STAR TO YOU I want a One Year Subscription to The Florida or Georgia Star! Please donate 10% of my paid Subscription to the non-profit organization listed below. 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Assorted Varieties, 9 to 10-oz bag Quantity rights reserved. SAVE UP TO 3.99 (Assorted Lay's or Ruffles Rich & Creamy Dip, 15-oz jar ... 2/6.00) Prices effective Thursday, January 8 through Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Only in Orange, Seminole, Brevard, Columbia, Marion, Duval, Leon, Clay, Nassau, Putnam, Flagler, Volusia, St. Johns and Alachua Counties in Fla. Quantity rights reserved. _.. I ._ i .. IHI .... ...--_; :_;_-___ __ ,- .'+ , VISA JANUARY IO, 2009 THE STAR PAG E A-8 F PumLex m M L I l nmomni JANUARY 10, [ 200Y T he FL tar LOCAL SECTION B The Family Child Care Association of Jacksonville recently celebrated their Annual Christmas Party at the Holiday Inn Commonwealth. The guest speaker was former Sheriff Nathaniel Glover. He was introduced by JoAnne Brantley. Certificates and awards of appreciation was present- ed to each member, who enjoyed a delicious dinner while listening to live music by The Mighty Saints of God. care profession. The association began with 12 mem- The Family Child Care Association of Jacksonville bers; to date there are over 75. Sheree Harvin is the cur- was founded in May 1989 by Mary Hobby Williams rent president: and co-founded by Sissy Cook: The association was founded to resolve problems arising in the local child On December 31, 2008, bus loads of parishioners were carried to their new build- ing site for a prayer ceremony. St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Inc. plans to relocate from Winton Dr. to a new location on Dunns Ave (across the street from Lydia Estates subdivision). The new site will consist of a lake and fountain along the entry road to the main sanctuary building circular driveway. There will be a covered walkway from the sanctuary building to the multi-purpose center, which will have an outside play ground and social activity area. Each building is a pre-engineered steel building and has 37,000 sq ft of floor space with 26 ft ceilings. The new complex will set on a 20 acre site. The main sanctuary will seat 3,400 plus parishioners. Site clearing will begin in 2009. The construction managers for the project are W.B.D. and C., L.L.C. and Logistical Transportation, Inc. with their professional engineering staff. Prayer was delivered by Rev. Gunn and Rev. Scott Cotten. Dr. Guns' quote: "And They Shall Build the Lord A House" As I heard the Lord speaking to me months ago, it became apparent that St. Paul is not called to build a new facility for expansion and ministry execution,but rather we are called to build a place where the Glory of the Lord will dwell on the earth. St. Paul will be a place of: ,* Healing, restoration and hope Life changing worship and transforming teaching and preaching Where the spirit of agape.flourishes and no one feels left out. Where signs and wonders are clearly on display for all to see It shall be the city where "The Lord is Here" Before us is the assignment to build a house unto the Lord that will speak of our love for Him and will declare to the world that we live for him and him alone. (II Chron. 6:18-21) There is a divine mandate upon us and we are the generation that will complete this for God. Today, the journey begins with the consecration as we anoint the land that God has ordained for His House. Together we will see God honor us. We embrace this challenge and with great joy we move forward. oOOOOSOO O OOO OO 0*O OO@@OOOO0 O OOOOOSSO00 0 OS OO00 00 0 0 0 Y j A ~R~s~~ THF STAR PAGE B-1 T Y xTTTA J 1r7 1/l W JANUARY10, 2009 ASK Ueanna" is an uuvwce couurrmnn rw.urvn ji t fearless approach to reality-based subjects! Dear Deanna! I had a friend that was lonely and unhappy, so I decided to help her. I asked her to be my roommate and introduced her to my crowd. She later told our mutual friends about my personal business and she became best friends with them. They told lies about me around campus, my grades deteriorated, and I lost my friends. I have want- ed to get back at her for backstabbing me. How do I repair a ruined reputation and deal with these vicious two-faced people? Totally Ruined On-Line Reader Dear Ruined: Consider yourself lucky that your so-called friends have been revealed as wolves. These weren't your friends to begin with and you shouldn't let them see you stress. Hold your head high, get a life and find a new set of friends with high values and morals. The tworfaced people are beneath you and you should separate yourself. Get a tutor to help pull your grades up, and stick with people that have common interests. Stay positive, smile and keep it moving. ************************* Dear Deanna! My girlfriend is sending mixed signals about our relationship. At times, she makes me feel as if I'm the only one for her and other times she makes me feel as if she doesn't want me. As long as I'm spending money and things go her way she's happy. When things aren't rosy or I have an issue or need attention, she acts funny. I'm beginning to feel like she's using me but don't know how to approach her. How do I ask where I stand in this relationship? Wayne Altus, OK Dear Wayne: You're being used and have allowed yourself to become a financial sponsor. If you can't pull the money away and still get the girl, you have your answer. She doesn't give a damn about you and her emotions are tied to your money and what she can get out of you. You can make an effort and let her know you're scaling back on the spending and ask to have your needs met. If she agrees to work on this, then stick with it. If not, pack your bags and exit stage left. Dear Deanna! I have a situation where I'll be wrong no matter what happens. My sister and I were talking and she made a comment that if I knew her husband was cheating. I probably wouldn't tell her. Imagine my surprise that she said this because he's having an affair. I'm the other woman and we've been seeing each other for a while. I feel guilty because I think she's sus- picious, just not of me. I need some help breaking this to news to her. Confused Sister Jacksonville, MS Dear Confused: Pull out a pen and add the words trifling, low-life, and scandalous next to your face. You need to let her husband know that you're going to tell and then see how much he loves his wife when he lies, places all the blame on you and throws you under the bus. If they stay together, your new title will be tramp while the family looks down upon you. If he leaves, you won't be oI his list of selections. Grow up and learn some family values and get your own man. AskDeanna is written by Deanna M. Write Ask Deannal Deanna M, 264 S La Cienega, Suite 1283, Beverty Ils, CA 90211 orEmaik askdeannal@yahoo.com Website: www.askdeanna.com Announcements, meetings, happenings, and community events scheduled in Jacksonville and the surrounding area. TIH GANTT mP aRn JJra^'I~ I IsH **1:01 oi New Year's Changes This year more than ever, African Americans are hoping that the New Year brings will bring needed changes. 2009 will usher in newly elected politicians, new promises, new resolutions and new issues for poor, oppressed and exploited peo- ple. However, the biggest change desired will also be the least change realized! Black people went all out last year to change the President of the United States but they did little or nothing to change the American political system. Just because we love someone, it doesn't necessarily mean our love will make things different, especially politically. Let me explain. Most of us love our mothers. Even if our mothers are chosen to become the head cook at Burger King, it doesn't mean that "Whoppers" will taste better! Burger King hamburgers will taste the same regardless of who flips the burgers. The American political system will remain the same no matter who is President. Big corporations will continue to get bailed out and ordinary workers will continue to get laid off! Well, one change that has been.mentioned is that "America" will have a dia- log with everybody. United States statesmen will talk to the Republican Party, the Republican Guard, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Taliban, Korea, Iran and others that make up the domestic and international "axis of evil". The government indicates enemies can sit at the negotiation table but Black people that stand up and speak out about the conditions of Black people in America and around the world, won't even be allowed to sit on the floor! It's easy to talk to Ahmadinejad in Iran but it will be hard to talk to Minister Farrakhan and Reverend Wright in Chicago! It will be hard for Black newspaper writers to get White House and Congressional press passes. It will be hard for Black owned businesses to get lucrative Haliburton-type government contracts. It will be hard for Black people to get fair treatment and equitable dissolutions in racist American' courthouses! In a capitalist society, symbolic change is cool but real change is defined by adjustments in your financial capabilities. If there is no change in your bank roll, there will be little change in your lifestyle. This year, Black people are happy! We're happy about the changes in American politics and, like Richard Pryor once said, "We're happy because we've been here (and survived the BS) for 400 years." (Contact Lucius at www.allworldconsultants.net) FAMU ALUMNI VOTED TEACHER OF THE YEAR fMlichaelWilliams, Sr.,e wards recently voted m M A 2008-2009 "Teacher of The Year" at Justina g hs 2 y ar ii Rd.s giElementary Schoolt Mr. Williams Jenkins de of Jnstudng Visual Arts at New Stanton High School under the mentorship of Mr. I Emerson Bryan. After high school, he earned both the Associate in Science in Visual Arts (I975)and the Associate in Arts (1976),fromFlorida Junior College and e Bachelorof Schience Awards in several dis- iplines, including drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Ceramics and Two- Dimensional Mixed Media Arts;. He has started and rebuilt programs at several schools during his 29 year career. Mr. Williams was given his first job by Melton and Willie Mac Venkins, founders of Jenkins Quality Bar-B-Que, in June of 1971. SUMMER IN SANCTUARY Moca Jacksonville presents the one-act play January 29, 30, and 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the MOCA Theatre, located at 333 North Laura St., in Jacksonville. Told through monologue, song, poetry, and multime- dia, poet/playwright Al Letson chronicles his journey working at a summer camp at the Sanctuary on 8th Street. Tickets are $12 for members ($15 for non- members). Cafe' Nola Dinner & Theatre package: $40 members, ($45 non- members). For tickets, call 366-6911 ext. 208. ACS Scholars Program accepting applications for minority students study- ing chemistry African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian..stu- dents who are high school seniors, or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors are among those who can now apply for a scholarship from the American Chemical Society Scholars Program. Applications will be accepted through March 1, 2009, for the 2009-2010 school year. Students must plan to major in or already be majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science, and they must plan to pursue a career in the chem- ical sciences. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000, depending on college level and economic need.For additional details and an online application form, click on American Chemical Society Scholars Program or call 1-800-227-5558, extension 6250, or e-mail to scholars@acs.org. Destination Maternity, the world's largest maternity store, is heading to Jacksonville! The maternity superstore, home of the leading maternity brands A Pea in the Pod Collection, A Pea in the Pod and Motherhood Maternity, will offer the expectant woman every fashion and accessory she could possibly Want or need. The store will have a Learning Studio for classes like prenatal yoga and infant massage, a juice bar, kiddie corral and dad's relax area, Destination Maternity is scheduled to open in Jacksonville in April 2009. Unity Fellowship Church invites you to "Unity's Release Party" on January 25, 2009 at 6pm located at Jefferson Davis Middle School, 7050 Melvin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210. Visit us at www.uf-church.org. NATIONAL CORNBREAD FESTIVAL IN SEARCH OF NATION'S BEST CORNBREAD RECIPES -Martha White Announces Call for Entries for 2009 Cornbread Cook-Off. Martha White Cornbread Mix, and a dash of creativity could bring you the $5,000 First Prize in the 2009 National Cornbread Cook-Off. Entries for original main dish cornbread recipes are now being accepted until Feb. 28, 2009, by The National Cornbread Festival for its 13th Annual Cook-Off, sponsored by Martha White and Lodge Cast Iron. Ten finalists will compete during the National Cornbread Festival and create their original cornbread specialties under the Big Cook-Off Tent on April 25, 2009, in South Pittsburg, Tenn. One lucky winner will be chosen as the reigning corn- bread champion and receive $5,000 and a 30-inch stainless steel gas range (a $2,500 value) from Five Star Professional Cooking Equipment, a division of Brown Stove Works, Inc. To enter online, go to the "Promotion and News" sec- tion at www.marthawhite.com, and submit your original recipe along with com- plete contact information. To enter by e-mail, send your original recipe along with your complete contact information to cornbread@dvl.com. Online and e- mail entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on Feb. 28, 2009. PAGE B-I"2 1,-....--_-- 1 1 16 %OrAll 1 1 111=1 Wilk I By Lucius Gantt^^^^^ 1112 71ri Y ~llll~-*Y~III II% i -~ 1- -L ~-IIII~VL~Bslll~Bf6%1111111~ TUF .TAR - A Is I IA11 V ~ (r, ZT Y 7TP KNMMVA (Wt rSI -GL M ssSHH! From Actual Police Reports Did You Hear About?... -r I - - - - --.---- - S - -- I Ron, -. 0 a-OM Rp lip- limp -4m 40 -e NE Rm OU -o- Mb .101 RmE RIVER- . 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Suspect one and suspect two then went outside the store to the mop display and picked several mops and brooms up and said, "We should just take these." The complainant advised that the suspects grabbed 10 brooms between the two of them and fled. Officer patrolled the area for the listed vehicle that the suspects fled in but was unable to locate it. INEBRIATED OR JAX'S DUMBEST CRIMINAL Officer was dispatched in reference to a burglary which just occurred. Upon arrival officer met Mr. D and Ms. G the victims, outside who advised that they were upstairs when they heard someone kicking at their back door and believed that the suspect was inside of their residence. Officer conducted a search of the residence and found the above listed suspect, Mr. E, hiding in the upstairs bedroom closet. The suspect complied too many demands and he was detained. Post Miranda, the suspect advised that he. resides at this residence and he was just in the closet changing his clothes. In an attempt to get the suspect down the stairs he claimed that he was drunk and asked where he was. The suspect had a hard time walking down the stairs and fell at the door where the victim's Florida's iden- tification card, debit card, cash block buster card, and foot locker card fell out of his top front jump suit pocket. The suspect also had put on the victim Mr. D's pants which contained cigarettes and money. All property was released back to the victim. Another witness was called in. She advised that she observed the suspect wearing the army jump suit running around knocking and banging on people's doors. Due to the sus- pect's condition, the detective decided on not interviewing him about the burglary attempt. The suspect was arrested. FRUSTRATION TAKEN OUT ON CO-WORKER OVER JOB LOSS- Officer dispatched to S" k Edward Waters College, in reference to battery Between two security guards that work for the college. The college is currently goilig through T a transition period of changing Security SCompanies. At this time, some of the current security guards will be changing companies, while some will be losing their jobs. Both agen- cies are currently on campus, while new securi- ty guards are being trained.Mr. T currently works for "A" Security, in supervisor position, but will not be transitioning to "B" Security. Mr. J currently works for "A" Security, but will be transitioning to "B" Security. Mr. T is currently Mr. J's supervisor until the transition between compa- nies is complete. An argument between the two individuals ensued over which uni- form Mr. J should be wearing while training new officers. The argument occurred in the security office, inside Mr. T's office.The two individuals were standing face to face, and began pushing each other. A fight ensued, with both individuals hitting each other repeatedly. It should be noted that both individuals were wearing firearms, but no firearms were displayed during the altercation. The listed witness heard the flight, and went into the office. He observed Mr. T on top of Mr. J, hitting him with a closed fist. He also observed Mr. J swinging up at Mr. T. The witness attempted to break up the fight by grabbing Mr. T disengaged Mr. J. At that time, Mr. J then got up and came at Mr. T, attempting to fight with him some more. The two individuals finally separated, and police was notified by both parties. Officer observed some abrasions on both individuals, none that required medical attention. Then he issued a State Attorney's Card to both victims and advised them of the procedure for prosecution. Due to Mr. J T still being the supervisory officer at the college, Mr. J was advised that he needed to leave the campus, until the college and both companies came to a decision about how the incident would be handled. Case suspended, SAO Card issued.CRACK CAN MAKE PEOPLE DO SOME STRANGE THINGS Officer was traveling south bound.on Phillips Hwy. He ran a tag on the listed vehicle that was in front of him. The tag came back that the vehicle was reported as stolen. The vehicle turned and officer conducted a felony stop on the vehicle. Another officer came and assisted in taking both occupants into custody. Officer met with the driv- er of the vehicle, Ms. D. She stated that the vehicle belonged to a friend of the pas- sengers, Jerry. Officer informed her that it was reported as a stolen vehicle and stat- ed that she did not believe that the vehicle was stolen because Jerry has picked her up in the same vehicle in the past. Police met with the passenger, Jerry. He stated that his friend, Nora (suspect) picked him up in the vehicle earlier that day. He stat- ed that she needed some crack money so he gave her $30 for the vehicle. He knew Nora's complete name and knew that she had tattoos on a private area. He stated that they have had an intimate relationship for the last few months. Officer read the orig- inal report submitted and it did not appear that Nora knew the suspect that stole her vehicle. Officer talked to Officer #2 who stated that Nora stated that she did not know the suspect and signed the Stolen Vehicle Affidavit swearing that she did not know the suspect. Police contacted Nora who agreed to meet with him. Upon her arrival, Officer# 2 mirandized her. She was questioned about her vehicle and if she knew Jerry. She admitted that she lied about her vehicle being stolen. She stated that she knew Jerry and that she picked him up that, morning. She stated that they stopped at a gas station where she reported her vehicle stolen. Jerry and her argued back and forth until he drove away without her. She then reported it stolen because she felt that was the only way police would look for it. Nora was later arrested for making a false police report. LI THE S~TAR JANUARY 10. 2009 CHAMPS r SpOWLedy .....Badgers No Match for.Spe.e.dy Seminoles By Mike Bonts, Sports Editor Tom Williams, a defensive assistant coach with the Jaguars, will be the next football coach at Yale. Williams, 39, will replace Jack Siedlecki, who retired after 12 seasons. Williams will be the first t black football coach at Yale and the sec- ond in Ivy League history. He joined the Jaguars as a special teams assistant in 2007. Williams takes over a Yale team that finished 6-4 with a senior dominated line- up last season and a program that has lost to archrival Harvard seven times in the last eight years, including a 10-0 loss this sea- son. COACIF)S TO GET UP CLOSE LOOK AT NATIONS TOP SENIORS The Jaguars have been selected as one of the two coaching staffs for the 2009 Under Armour Senior Bowl. Cincinnati will coach the North squad in Mobile, while the Jaguars will head up the South squad. Jacksonville will be coaching the Senior Bowl for the first time. "My coaching staff and I are looking forward to working with the players in Mobile and coaching the Senior Bowl," said head coach Jack Del Rio. "This is a good opportu- nity for our staff to become very familiar with each player and see how they work throughout the week. I'm also looking forward to seeing (Bengals' coach) Marvin Lewis and coaching against the Bengals staff. We expect it to be a busy and productive week." The trip to Mobile will be a reunion of sorts for Jacksonville head coach Jack Del Rio..Not only did Del Rio and Lewis serve on the same staff during Baltimore's Super Bowl winning season in 2000, but coaching the South squad will also give him an oppor- tunity to coach the three USC linebackers (Brian Cushing, Rey Maualuga and Clay Matthews) currently scheduled to participate in the Under Armour Senior Bowl. Del Rio was an All-American linebacker at USC in 1984. Former University of Alabama head coach Mike Shula, who now coaches quarter- backs for the Jaguars, will also experience a reunion while in Mobile later this month. Shula's return to the state of Alabama for the 60th game means he will have the oppor- tunity to once again coach Alabama quarterback John Parker Wilson who was named to the South squad in December. The 2009 Under Armour Senior Bowl is scheduled for January 24th at 6 pm (CT) in Mobile's Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The NFL Network will televise the game. JACKSONVILLE TO PICK 8th: The Detroit Lions will make the first choice of the 2009 National Football League Draft on April 25-26. The Lions' choice will be fol- lowed by the St. Louis Rams picking second and the Kansas City Chiefs third. The cumulative record of each team's opponents resolves draft-order ties. The team with the weaker opponents receives drafting priority. Within a tied segment, non-playoff clubs are given priority over playoff clubs. Priority of playoff clubs within a tied segment will be based on their advancement in the playoffs, but they will not drop out of their tied segment unless they participate in the Super Bowl, The Super Bowl champion will select 32nd and the runner-up 31st. Clubs involved in two-club ties will alternate positions from round-to-round. In ties that involve three or more clubs, the club at the top of a tied segment in a given round will move to the bottom of the, segment for the next round, while all other clubs in the segment move up one position. This rotation continues throughout the draft. S2009 JAGUARS OPPONENTS NAMED: Jacksonville play a home and away game series against division rivals the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans. They will host the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis Rams at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. There will away games against the New England Patriots, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks. Dates have not been announced. By Fred Witt, Sports Writer. ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida State's Graham Gano became the first kick- er and second specialist in the history of the Champs Sports Bowl to win the game's MVP award as the Seminoles routed Wisconsin 42-13. Derek Nicholson and Dekoda Watson returned fumbles for touchdowns, QB Christian Ponder threw two TD passes to lead FSU (9-4) to more than eight wins for the first time since 2004. Gano finished the game with six points going a per- The offense came alive for FSU against Wisconsin.Senior tail- back Antone Smith recorded a six-yard touchdown, freshman tailback Carlton Jones also registered his first collegiate touch- down in the third quarter and senior wide out Greg Carr tied a career-high with eight receptionse with a game-high 78 receiv- ing yards and a touchdown.Junior tight end Caz Piurowski caught a 10-yard pass from quarterback Christian Ponder for his first career touchdown in the fourth quarter. (Florida Star photo by Nancy Beecher) fect 6-for-6 in extra point attempts. The senior kicker also tallied five punts for an average of 48.2 yards per punt. He dropped four punts inside 10 and one went for a game-long 58 yards. Graham entered Saturday's game with four of his 17 punts inside the 20. The last time Florida State registered two defensive touchdowns in a game was Sept. 27, 2003 in a 56-7 win over Duke in Durham. A.J. Nicholson scored on a three-yard fumble return and Antonio Cromartie scored on a 71-yard interception return. Senior tailback Antone Smith recorded a six-yard touchdown run in the. third quarter for his first touchdown of the game. It marked Smith's 26 career- rushing touchdown and 15th rushing touchdown of the season moving him into a tie for third at Florida State with Freshman tailback Carlton Jones also registered his first collegiate touchdown in the third quarter. Jones tallied the fourth Seminole touchdown of the game scoring from 14 yards out Senior, wide out Greg Carr tied a career-high with eight receptions, a record he set in 2007 against Wake Forest. Carr finished the game with a game-high 78 receiving yards and a touchdown. And junior tight end Caz Piurowski caught a 10-yard pass from quarterback Christian Ponder for his first career touchdown in the fourth quarter. For the fourth time in the last five years, Florida State has helped set a new attendance record at a bowl game. In the Champs Sports Bowl game against Wisconsin, the announced attendance was 52,692, the largest ever in Champs Sports Bowl history. It is the second largest crowd in the history of the bowl, which dates to the 1990 Blockbuster Bowl at Dolphins Stadium, formerly known as Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Fla. That game drew 74,021 fans to see a match-up between Florida State and Penn State, a game won by the Seminoles 24-17. Men's College Basketball Notebook Wildcats C.J. Reed Named MEACPlayer of the Week By Mike Bonts, Sports Editor Bethune Cookman's freshman point guard C. J. Reed was named the MEAC Conference Player Of The Week. Reed is the Wildcats' season scoring and assists leader with 15.2 points per game aver- age and 3.5 assists per game. "As a coaching staff we are very pleased C. J. was named MEAC Player of the Week," said coach Clifford Reed, Jr. "He works extremely hard and sets the tone for us and as a coach, I would like to see him do even better. He will continue to improve and work hard. There is room for improvement and he's a freshman. We are very happy with his play for us and congratulations to the coaching staff, C. J. and the team." Last week, B-CU won at Savannah State 55-29 with Reed totaling 14 points, 4 steals, and three assists vs. the Tigers. Reed's 23 points last Saturday in the 58-57 loss at The Citadel, tied his collegiate career scoring high. On the season, Reed has hit a team leading 18 three-pointers and leads the team in free throws made (48-71 .676 percent) and field goals made (66) through 13 games. B-CU hosts Hampton University in MEAC action, Saturday, Jan. 10, 4 p.m. and Monday, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. against Howard University. RATTLERS FALL AT NEBRASKA: HOME SATURDAY Nebraska's Sek Henry scored a season-high 19 points as the Comhuskers cruised in an 81-56 win over Florida A&M. Dale Hughes made 6-of-8 three-pointers and led the Rattlers with 20 points. Joe Ballard had 14. Senior Lamar Twitty leads the Rattlers this season averaging s little over 10 points per game. FAMU is 2-10, having lost three in a row. They host Howard Saturday night The Bison have lost 12 in a row and have a 1-12 mark so far this season. Florida A&M University men's basketball game against Hampton University on Monday, Jan. 12, will be televised nationally from Gaither Gymnasium by ESPNU as part of the MEAC television schedule. The official tip off will be 7:02 p.m., Eastern Time. Since the men's game will air at 7:02 p.m., the FAMU-Hampton women's basketball game will tip off at 5 p.m. on Monday. GATORS CLOSE TO BEGINNING SEC PLAY Florida rallied from 10 points down at the half to defeat North Carolina State, 68-66, its largest comeback since rallying from 11 points down at the half against Alabama on Feb. 14, 2007 ... Nick Calathes scored 24 of his career high 32 points after the break as the Gators mounted a comeback. The 32 points were the most by a Gator since Joakim Noah had 37 points against Georgia on March 1, 2006 ... Calathes hit ll-of-16 shots from the floor, got to the line 13 times, dished out five assists and had five rebounds. Dan Wemer had 10 points, while Erving Walker had eight points but changed the momentum of the game with his defense, and came up with two steals. UF won its sixth straight game and its 15th non-conference home win in a row and improved to 40-1 in its last 41 home non-confer- ence games. FSU LIKES HOME COURT ADVANTAGE The Seminoles are 8-1 at home this season and have won 51 of 63 home games (.810) over the last four seasons, including 38 of their last 39 regular-season non-conference home games (.974) ... senior Toney Douglas has scored 20 or more points in eight of FSU's 15 games and had 26 points or more five times ... sophomore Derwin Kitchen has scored in double figures each of his last two games. With 13 non-conference wins, FSU tied the school record for a single season; the Seminoles won 13 non- conference games during the 1988-89 season en route to a 22-8 record and an NCAA tourney berth. EWC TIGERS, JU, UNF BACK IN ACTION The Tigers host St. Thomas University Saturday at 7 p.m. JU returns to action on Friday night as they host Mercer in the A-Sun "Game of the Week" that is televised on Comcast Sports Southeast. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. UNF is back on the court Friday night at 7 p.m. when Kennesaw State comes to town. lr A i7r P A YA rUE B-4. --- SPORTS I -1 I 1 .NEW YEAR NEW INFORMATION Inaugural Historic Symposium Essay Contest R E R A P _ I ___ Inaugural Historic Symposium Essay Contestants 2009-From Left to Right Row 1: Leann Thompson, Jenell Edwards, Monica Wilson, Row 2: Nathaniel Brown, Orlando Palmer, Patrick Wilson, Cornelius Heath, Row 3: Jason Johnson, Robert Gaines "God makes three requests for his children: Do the best you can, where you are with what you have, now." (African-American Proverb) Middle and high school grade students of Central Metropolitan CME Church (Central on the Pearl) are competing in an Inaugural Historic Symposium Essay Contest on a subject matter that recently changed the History of the United States of America: President Elected, Barack Hussein Obama, II: Public Servant, Community Organizer, Attorney, and educator. Contestants written essays are to include Obama's Early Life and Career, his Family and Personal Life, Cultural and Political Image. Program host is Reverend Clarence K. Heath, Pastor, and Central Metropolitan CME Commission on Social Concern. We are inviting the public to attend "Barack Hussein Obama, II 44th President of the United States Inaugural Community Symposium Reception," honoring student essay participants, January 20, 2009, from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm, 4611 North Pearl Street. Following the reception' is the Youth Public Forum, from 6:00 pm -7:30 pm. For more information, call the church office at 354-7426 or Sharon Coon at 353-7350. The essay committee members are Betty Howard, Dolores Payne, Helen Sanders, Irma Sanders, and Vetrice Williams. 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You may not think about these transportation issues every day, but we do. The North Florida Transportation Planning Organization (formerly the First Coast MPO) is the independent regional agency that plans for future transportations needs, seeks and coordinates funding, and mobilizes resources through outreach and consensus building. One of the TPO's most important roles is to develop the Long Range Transportation Plan - the blueprint for our region's transportation future. Please join us in creating the 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan by attending an upcoming public workshop. We need to know how you envision traveling in the future, your values and priorities, and what tradeoffs you are willing to make. Only you can tell us what you envision. For more information call (904) 306-7500 or visit www.envision2035.com NorthFlorida Transportation Planning Organization PLAN FUND MOBILIZE F; VlL .... i? ..... .. : ,, a : Public Workshops All workshops are 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Northwest St Johns County Tuesday, Jan. 20 Switzerland Point Middle School 777 Greenbriar Road Westside' Wednesday, Jan. 21 Ramona Boulevard Elementary 5540 Ramona Boulevard Nassau County Thursday, Jan. 22 David Yulee Room FCCJ Nassau Center 76346 William Burgess Boulevard Northside Monday, Jan. 26 Highlands Regional Library 1826 Dunn Avenue St. Augustine Tuesday, Jan. 27 The Meeting Room Ponce de Leon Mall 2121 US 1 South Arlington Wednesday, Jan. 28 Regency Square Library 9900 Regency Square Boulevard Clay County Thursday, Jan. 29 Fleming Island High School TeacherTraining Center 2233 Village Square Parkway Southeast Duval County Monday, Feb. 2 FCCJ Deerwood 9911 Old Baymeadows Road 7664 N Melissa Ct Offered At $75,000 This Cozy 2 BR/2BA Townhome Is Waiting For A Buyer To Enjoy The Open Or Closed Patio Area Located On A Pond With Lush Foliage Of Banana Trees And Wildlife Of Various Local Birds And Water Fowl Species. Feed The Birds From The Bird Feeder. Come Home To Relaxation After A Long Day Of Work. 2 Bedrooms 2 Full Baths 0 Half Baths Melissa Estates Subdiv Two Stories Style Concrete Block Const NEED A BUYER NOW Betty Asque Davis, GRI Agent Watson Realty Corp 615 Highway AIA Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 Office: 904 285-6300 Office Fax: 904 285-5330 Office: 904 473-1502 Email BADavis@WatsonRealtyCorp.com R aeL * This Information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted. TWaon Plty Corp. RALTORS' I~--~1~ --~-r-~*ss~-nlnw~esPII~III~BI~"B"~~l~ THE STAR PAGE B-8 i'~ "; rs:: ::i: i:-i-- i .;I- e 17 I I ; i I I I I I I |