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I OTEATF RDSOLET ARGESTSIMOST RADAFRICAN AMERIANONEDNE SPAPE Can't Get to the Store Have The Star Delivered An Award Winning Publication, serving you since 1951. Rated "A" by the Better Business Bureau Honoring WWII Veterans See Pages B-1 CRIME AND JUSTICE See Section A HONORING OUR YOUTH See Section B -___ THE _ *FLORIDA STAR* www.thefloridastar.com The Florida Star, The Georgia Star! Impact Radio 105.3 & AM1360 (904) 766-8834 Read The Florida and Georgia Star Newspapers. Listen to IMPACT Radio Talk Show. WWW.thefloridastar.com Still the people's choice, striving to make a difference. IMACH ARH 1, 211 OL 60NO.45 0 ENT S 74 Year Old Kills Man at Jacksonville Beach Robert Moore, 38, of Jacksonville Beach, was shot and killed on Tuesday by Vannie Collier, 74, also of Jacksonville Beach. SAccording to sources in the Hill neigh- borhood, Vannie Collier fired several shots during a confrontation with his .. next-door neighbor, Robert Moore. al o*-t.e.-: t More was on his bike when Collier shot Vannie Collier, 74, Robert Moore, 38, him, according to a neighbor. In fact, murder suspect killed er t Collier's son took the gun from his dad as he continued to shoot Moore, who was lying on the ground. Even though it was reported that Moore had an extensive criminal record, neigh- bors say that he had made a complete change with his life and do not know why Collier shot him. They also told Linda Dayson that Collier has been pulling out his gun for years. At one time, they say that the police was called and they emptied all of the bullets from the gun and returned it to Collier, said a neighbor to Dayson. Collier did not have a criminal history. Even though neighbors are shocked about the killing, they said they knew both men. Collier is a landscaper and Moore was a mechanic. Both were well liked. Some neighbors are concerned about the immediate attempt to remove and transfer properties that belong to Collier. They feel this is an effort to hide assets that a court may wish to award to Moore's family because of his death. Vannie Collier was taken into custody after the shooting and Moore was taken to Shands Jacksonville Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Many of the neighbors are just wondering, "Why?" Serena Williams Suffers Health Scare Serena Williams had to be rushed to a Los SAngeles hospital to undergo emergency treatment for a pulmonary embolism (bloodclot in the lung). The condition can be life threatening in severe cases but in Serena's case, everything was caught in time and Serena is back at her home, resting. Serena thanked everyone for their prayers and stated she is hoping to be back to her tennis game by early summer. Serena has seen many comebacks including her ferocious grunts and wardrobe changes. She also suffered through the murder of her half-sister, f Yetunde in 2003 and continues winning Grand Slam titles, establishing herself as one of the great- S est tennis players in history. This one is tough. University Christian School Sued The Chestnut Firm, Christopher Chestnut, principal, filed a lawsuit Thursday against University Christian School regard- ing the shooting death of 17 year old, Makia Ann Coney which occurred on February 10, 2010. Makia Coney, 17, was a student of University Christian School and was shot once in the face and a second time in the head. Her body was found along Powers Avenue about two hours after she left the campus willingly with the two boys. Makia Ann Coney, 17 Two days later suspects Charles Southern, 17 and Connor Pridgen, 16, were arrested and charged as adults in her murder. Both guns used to kill Makia were found, one in Pridgens home. Both Southern and Pridgen admitted to the mur- der and is now serving a life sentence. The firm S and Coney's parents feel the school did not play Charles Southern, 17; Connor 1 their part in protecting Makia. Pridgen, 16, at time of murder. EARLY VOTING BEGINS MONDAY Early voting for Jacksonville's First Consolidated Government Election will begin Monday, March 7, 2011. Early voting is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Early voting ends on Sunday, March 20. Eligible voters may vote at any of the ten voting sites. Possibility of No NFL Football I Some season ticket holders are a little worried that the pattern being set on the rich getting richer is going too far when it interferes with America's favorite sports - football. They players and the owners have until midnight Friday to make a decision on how the more than $9 billion a year will be divided. The NFL made $9.3 billion in 2010. In the present deal, the owners get $1 billion off the top before distributing the rest to themselves and the players. The owners now want an additional bil- lion off the top, prior to distribution. To make more money, the owners also want to eliminate two preseason games and replace them with two regular season games. The players say that 18 regular season games will be difficult for their bodies and overall health. If there is not an agreement made between the owners and the players, it is possi- ble that there will not be a season or that the season will begin late. However, if an agreement is not made by midnight Friday, a labor committee of ten owners has the power to vote whether or not to go forward with a work stoppage. Breast Feeding Your Baby is Recommended The First Lady Michelle Obama is encouraging that women breastfeed their children. She continues her emphasis on the fact that nursing is one way to help reduce childhood obesity. The Obama administra- tion has made several moves to gain more public support for breastfeeding, including a push for flex- ible workplace rules and a recent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruling that will qualify breast pumps and other nursing materials for tax breaks. Reports show that children who are breast fed have a lower tendency to be obese. Also, African Americans have a lower rate for breastfeeding. Mrs. Obama breastfed her youngest daughter Sasha. First Lady, Mrs. Michelle Obama CBS NAMES NEW VP FOR NEWS David Rhodes, CBS News president, announced Thursday that Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, born in the Dominican Republic, as its vice president of news. United Nations Association had said that the network lags behind NBC and ABC on diversity in its top ranks. Ciprian-Matthews is to coordinate all day-to-day news Coverage, foreign and domestic. Rhodes said, that when he joined the network last month, Ingrid immediately impressed him as someone who could be a leader in "our newsroom." Ingrid will coordinate with all broadcasts on day-to-day Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews coverage and news gathering decisions. Willow Smith- Grown Too Soon? Willow Smith appeared on Oprah and really disturbed many viewers with her mannerism. Many said they did not like the way she kept calling Oprah Baby and Girl. Oprah is old enough to be her grandmother, said one, and that Willow needs to speak like a child and show some respect. There were also complaints about her neck and eye rolling. They say she is cute but she should not attempt to carry herself in such a manner, especially when dealing with adults. Those who have seen her on other shows, said that Willow acted the same way on Ellen's show. S*' B It is understood that she is striving to put on a good Willow Smith, daugh- show with her music, but she is also a role model for ter of Will and Jada other young children and that should not be forgotten. Smith. Lena Home's Items Sold in New York The estate of actress/dancer/singer, Lena Home, who died last May at the age of 92, placed about 200 items on sale at the 7 Doyle New York auction house Wednesday. Items included some of her fancy gowns, jewelry, fine art and books, as well as her reversable fur coat. E ditorial....................A -2 Church....................A-3 Lifestyle..................A -4 State-National.................A-5 Entertainment ..............A-6 Prep Rap...........Section..B Local.....................B -1 Columns..................B-2 Sports ................. B-4 Crime and Jusrice ..........A Classified & Business... B-7 8 51069100151 0 5106900151 b Iie I iz yoursevIiIIces? If yo answred ESthenyou eedto pace n a WishogieusaNe6sStory? i-- I THE STAR MARCH 5, 2011 --CLARA JACKSON McLAUGHLIN MIKE BONTS, SPORTS EDITOR OWNER/PUBLISHER RICKY McLAUGHLIN LONZIE LEATH, RINETTA M. FEFIE MANAGEMENT YOLANDA KNUCKLE, COLUMNS DENNIS WADE LIZ BILLINGSLEA SALES & MARKETING OFFICE/ACCOUNTS MANAGER MAY FORD, LAYOUT EDITOR TIA AYELE, SPECIAL SECTIONS JULIA BOWERS, CRIME & JUSTICE ALLEN PROCTOR GEORGIA MARKETING DESIGN AND WEB SITE PARTNER ANGELA FAVORS MORRELL BETTY DAVIS DISTRIBUTION LIFESTYLE/ SOCIETY COLUMNIST HERMAN ROBINSON, DAVID SCOTT Investigative Reporter: Lonzie Leath, Features: Dementrious Lawrence Reporters/Photographers: Marsha Phelts, Carl Davis, Laurence Greene, F. M. Powell III, Michael Phelts, Richard McLaughlin, Andrea F. K. 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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 C-- iAAPA SOUTHEASTERN AFRICAN AMERICAN PUBLISHER'S ASSOCIATION National Newspaper Publishers Association Founded In April 1951 By Eric O. Simpson First African American Inducted Into The Florida Press Hall Of Fame NothFlria Suter Sta, rogesiveRots,1:th Stephanie*Mille daiy. ll rogamsar E "on *h* web Wat oAdetieCll 90, I ne epubiican strategy By Robert Reich, Robert Reich's Blog The Republican strategy is to split the vast middle and working class pitting unionized workers against non-unionized, public- sector workers against non-public, older workers within sight of Medicare and Social Security against younger workers who don't believe these programs will be there for them, and the poor against the working middle class. By splitting working America along these lines, Republicans want Americans to believe that we can no longer afford to do what we need to do as a nation. They hope to deflect attention from the increasing share of total income and wealth going to the rich- est 1 percent while the jobs and wages of everyone else languish. Republicans would rather no one notice their campaign to shrink the pie even further with additional tax cuts for the rich mak- ing the Bush tax cuts permanent, further reducing the estate tax, and allowing the wealthy to shift ever more of their income into capital gains taxed at 15 percent. The strategy has three parts. The Battle Over the Federal Budget The first is being played out in the budget battle in Washington. As they raise the alarm over deficit spending and simultaneous- ly squeeze popular middle-class programs, Republicans want the majority of the American public to view it all as a giant zero- sum game among average Americans that some will have to lose. The President has already fallen into the trap by calling for budget cuts in programs the poor and working class depend on assis- tance with home heating, community services, college loans, and the like. In the coming showdown over Medicare and Social Security, House budget chair Paul Ryan will push a voucher system for Medicare and a partly-privatized plan for Social Security both designed to attract younger middle-class voters. The Assault on Public Employees The second part of the Republican strategy is being played out on the state level where public employees are being blamed for state budget crises. Unions didn't cause these budget crises state revenues dropped because of the Great Recession but Republicans view them as opportunities to gut public employee unions, starting with teachers. Wisconsin's Republican governor Scott Walker and his GOP legislature are seeking to end almost all union rights for teachers. Ohio's Republican governor John Kasich is pushing a similar plan in Ohio through a Republican-dominated legislature. New Jersey's Republican governor Chris Christie is attempting the same, telling a conservative conference Wednesday, "I'm attacking the leadership of the union because they're greedy, and they're selfish and they're self-interested." The demonizing of public employees is not only based on the lie that they've caused these budget crises, but it's also premised on a second lie: that public employees earn more than private-sector workers. They don't, when you take account of their education. In fact over the last fifteen years the pay of public-sector workers, including teachers, has dropped relative to private-sector employees with the same level of education even including health and retirement benefits. Moreover, most public employees don't have generous pensions. After a career with annual pay averaging less than $45,000, the typical newly-retired public employee receives a pension of $19,000 a year. Bargaining rights for public employees haven't caused state deficits to explode. Some states that deny their employees bargain- ing rights, such as Nevada, North Carolina, and Arizona, are running big deficits of over 30 percent of spending. Many states that give employees bargaining rights Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Montana have small deficits of less than 10 percent. Republicans would rather go after teachers and other public employees than have us look at the pay of Wall Street traders, pri- vate-equity managers, and heads of hedge funds many of whom wouldn't have their jobs today were it not for the giant taxpay- er-supported bailout, and most of whose lending and investing practices were the proximate cause of the Great Depression to begin with. Last year, America's top thirteen hedge-fund managers earned an average of $1 billion each. One of them took home $5 billion. Much of their income is taxed as capital gains at 15 percent due to a tax loophole that Republican members of Congress have steadfastly guarded. la l If the earnings of those thirteen hedge-fund managers were taxed as ordinary income, the revenues generated would pay the salaries and benefits of 300,000 teachers. Who is more valuable to our society thirteen hedge-fund managers or 300,000 teachers? Let's make the question even sim- pler. Who is more valuable: One hedge fund manager or one teacher? The Distortion of the Constitution The third part of the Republican strategy is being played out in the Supreme Court. It has politi- cized the Court more than at any time in recent memory. Last year a majority of the justices determined that corporations have a right under the First Amendment to provide unlimited amounts of money to political candidates. Citizens United vs. the Federal Election Commission is among the most patently political and legally grotesque deci- sions of our highest court ranking right up there with Bush vs. Gore and Dred Scott. Among those who voted in the affirmative were Clarence Thomas and Antonin Scalia. Both have become active strategists in the Republican party. A month ago, for example, Antonin Scalia met in a closed-door session with Michele Bachman's I o Tea Party caucus something no justice concerned about maintaining the appearance of impartial- ity would ever have done. Both Thomas and Scalia have participated in political retreats organized and hosted by multi-bil- lionaire financier Charles Koch, a major contributor to the Tea Party and other conservative organ- l* *A izations, and a crusader for ending all limits on money in politics. (Not incidentally, Thomas's wife is the founder of Liberty Central, a Tea Party organization that has been receiving unlimited corporate contributions due to the Citizens United decision. On his obligatory financial disclosure a nd e o rg filings, Thomas has repeatedly failed to list her sources of income over the last twenty years, nor even to include his own four-day retreats courtesy of Charles Koch.) Sometime this year or next, n *S the Supreme Court will be asked to consider whether the nation's new healthcare law is constitu- tional. Watch your wallets. The Strategy as a Whole These three aspects of the Republican strategy a federal budget battle to shrink government, in l focused on programs the vast middle class depends on; state efforts to undermine public employ- ees, whom the middle class depends on; and a Supreme Court dedicated to bending the t IV Constitution to enlarge and entrench the political power of the wealthy fit perfectly together. They pit average working Americans against one another, distract attention from the almost unprecedented concentration of wealth and power at the top, and conceal Republican plans to fur- ther enlarge and entrench that wealth and power. What is the Democratic strategy to counter this and reclaim America for the rest of us? Robert Reich is Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley. TUNE IN TO IMPACT LISTEN AND TALK Monday, FM 105.3 -WJSJ 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, AM 1360 WCGL 8:30 P.M. Clara McLaughlin and IMPACT 5:30 p.m.-www.radiofreejax.com 8:30 p.m.-www.WCGL1360 Call and Talk -Monday, 5:30 pm 904-854-8255 Listen on the Web: www.radiofreejax.com Tuesday, 8:30 pm 904-766-9285 Listen on the Web: www.WCGL1360 The Florida Star The Georgia Star The People's Choice Serving since 1951 PAGE A-2 TALK com - 24 hours streamed .)425-3375 .C HURCH G ____CHURCH * Faith In Our Community Schedule of Events and Services CHURCH FELLOWSHIP WORSHIP MIN- ISTRIES Join Bishop Bruce V. Allen and the Church Fellowship Worship Ministries, March 9-13, as we cel- ebrate our 13th Pastor and Church Anniversary. This year's theme is "The Year of Turn-Around." You do not want to miss this spirit-filled event with dynamic speakers: Wednesday 3/9 7:00 PM Pastor Louis Fields, Grace International Church Thursday 3/10 7:00 PM Pastor Eugene Diamond, Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church Friday 3/11 7:00 PM Pastor Leofric Thomas, Open Arms Christian Fellowship Saturday 3/12 9:00 am Men's Prayer Breakfast Bishop A.C. Richardson, New Life Evangelistic Center Sunday 3/13 10:00 am Apostle Fred Gooden III, Divine Influence Worship Ministries Sunday 3/13 5:00 PM Bishop Allen T.D. Wiggins, The Hope Church of Orlando. Saturday events also include a Women's Luncheon at 1:00 PM and youth activities at 5:00 PM. The church is located at 8808 Lem Turner Road, Jacksonville. For more info contact: 904-924-0000. iI II Ask Us About Our If there had been a death in your family yesterday, what would you be doing today? Pre-Need Fore- )Thought SFuneral P planning , r",, -IProgram FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED Since 1988 ALPHONSO WEST MORTUARY, INC. 44119 Souiiel Dr .lackson% ille. FL 322118 Tel: (9114) 766-9671 Fax: (9114) 766-2354 DIRECTORS Dehoriah est AlphonoAedI .Iacqueline Y. Bartle~ Beware the idleness of March Rev. James L. Snyder I find it hard to believe March is here already. There was January with nothing much to do and then February with too much to do, now what do we do with March? March is not winter and it is not spring. It is not cold and it is not hot, so there is really nothing to complain about. The grass has not yet grown so there is no mowing to do. And it is too early to put in the garden. The danger for the month of March is that it cultivates a cer- tain sense of aimlessness in Yours Truly. I cannot help it, but some- thing about the month inspires idleness, as if I needed any inspira- tion along this line. Staring out the window one lazy afternoon the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage snuck up on me and said, "Do you have any plans for today?" Every husband knows when he is being set up with a trick question. I am not sure where women learn this kind of subterfuge or if they are born thusly equipped. I knew if I said no, she would impose on me plans of her own. If I said yes, she would ask the all-embarrassing question, "What?" At the time, I had no answer in my mind. I was reveling in nothingness. Making plans has a very nasty conclusion to it. Work. The more plans you make the more work you end up doing. And I knew my wife of almost 40 years is a celebrated master in the art of planology. I believe she has a PhD in this discipline. She can plan at the drop of a hat, which is why I have refused to wear a hat for the last 20 years. Her favorite saying is, "Plan your work and then work your plan." She always recites it with the biggest of smiles flashed in my direction. Down through the years she has made an art out of planning. She gets everything down she needs to do and then begins working on prioritizing everything. She even knows how long it will take to do each particular job. My contention is this. Ajob that would take me three hours to do she insists it can be done in 39 minutes. Where she gets this is beyond me, but I sometimes think she is guessing at it. It takes me 37 minutes just to get in the mood to do anything. My thought is simply, if I abstain from planning my work, I have no work to do. I go by the simple rule that if it is not on my personal to-do-list than I have nothing to do, which is A-OK with me. "Do you have any plans for today?" my wife repeated. Right on the spot, I tried to think up of something to do. But as is normally the case with me, my "thinking-up-machine" was not plugged in. My mind just went blank. I could not even think of my name at the time. "Well, if you don't have anything to do this afternoon I was thinking..." My trouble always begins when my wife says, "I was think- ing." She is a dangerous person to be around when she is thinking. This is the reason why I keep my thinking to a bare minimum. I do not want to inflict any danger on people around me. I wish she would take more of that same attitude. At the time, I was not in the mood to do any kind of physical work. My physicality mode was at a minimum. What I wanted to say to her was, "I was planning to go down the street and have a hot fudge sundae." I almost said it but then bit my tongue because I knew if I would say it, I would be the recipient of her ire. And her ire does not go well with a hot fudge sundae. It was the kind of day that a nice hot fudge sundae was on my mind. Of course, you name the day and the time and I am ready for a hot fudge sundae. Depleted of ideas I replied, "No, my dear, I have no plans for the day." Smiling at me she said, "I was thinking it would be a nice afternoon to go out for a nice hot fudge sundae. What you think of that?" I did not have to think about that, believe me. It is so nice when two minds merge into one blessed thought. It does not happen often, but when it does, it is a wonderful thing to experience. Happy 52nd Birthday: MS. PATRICIA J. JONES "Color Girl" March 5, 1959 July 29, 2010 ~ ~ On this day God gave your family one of the greatest gifts ever, "your life." Although you left behind four lives, Tara, Teebi, JJ, and Ibri to celebrate today without you here, the whole family miss and love you. THE WOMEN'S CHORALE OF DOUGLAS ANDERSON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS will hold a donation only concert to raise money to travel to Chicago to perform at the National American Choral Director's Association Convention. After a three year process, the women's chorale is one of only two women's high school groups in the nation to be invited to attend. They have pre- pared special pieces for the performance, including an orig- inal piece. The Women's Chorale invites the public to their performance and asks for support as they represent our city and fine arts program in Chicago March 5, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at the Riverside Presbyterian Church, located at 849 Park St., Jacksonville, FL 32204. Listings are due the Tuesday before the next issue. Email submissions preferred. Send to: info@thefloridastar.com 00000000 0 00000000000 00*********** *ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST. :CHURCH MDG, FL. MUSICIAN NEED-. :ED. PLEASE CALL: 904-272-5100 For: Interview. |.R.] .3 P.O3j..3 OOr3,-3,O.3..-r3.'3 O3O I ls~ V ss~ I~ssi Io SThe Church Directory "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. 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 .............. ....... ............. 8:30 p.m . Wednesday "Glory Hour" Bible Study .............. ........... 10:00 a.m. "Jehovah Jireh" Bible Study .............. ......... 6:30 p.m. 2nd & 4th Thursday "Young at Heart Ministry .......... 10:00 a.m. Friday Joy Explosion M 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 . M morning W orship...... .................... .............................................. 11:00 a.m . Tuesday...............................................Prayer M meeting & Bible Study,7:00 p.m. Thursday..... ........................ ...................................Joy Night,7:00 p.m. "Email: Gospell75@aol.com Website: Greaterelbethel.org Payles ChapelA.M.E. Church 22i11i lih.ni' Street, P.O. Bo'\ '5"S Biiiun,\ick i 21i .... (912 1 261 955? F R:" ,v. Richard /liih1 r.'i, [',iA.., SWorship Opportuntities: I n Sunday C hin 'l c I ^ n A L tc t lI.,lr, ll-- \| ii c'" 15 III 55 i lu c .t Srud,, i \\cckl'. Bilic SIJtud,, SM ,,ndii Ni,,t. 8:30p.m. Join Us as We ii i/h, if. ,,I of God and Enrich Our Souls! i& Central Metropolitan C.M.E. Church 4611 North Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 Ofe (904) 354-7426 Fax (904) 354-0934 Rev. Clarence Kelby Heath, Pastor "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have Commanded yovnu and. In. aIm with vyou h1--, a i i n unt,, t& .n ,,d 4it. JACKSONVILLE FL (AREA DEATHS) AARON, Annie, 94, died February 27, 2011. ANTAL, Deborah, died February 27, 2011. CARTER, William Robert, 57, died February 27, 2011. CORONEAS, Henry, died February, 22, 1022. HARTSFIELD, Grace, 49, died February 27, 2011. HOLDEN, Kimberley Lynn, 48, doed February 25, 2011. JACKSON, Lula Mae, died February 24, 2011. JONES, Burnell, died February 27, 2011. KING, Diana Lynn, 52, died February 25, 2011. LUENSE, Jerry Arthur, 50, died February 26, 2011. MARTIN, Roy E., 72, died February 26, 2011. McSWAIN, Leon, 69, died February 25, 2011. McKINNEY, Lynn Jackson, 60, died February 26, 2011. NELSON, James L., 65, died February 27, 2011. PRESCOTT, James Larry, died February 26, 2011. RABON, Vanessa L., 40, died February 24, 2011. ROBINSON, Emma, died February 27, 2011. SAMPSON, Catherine, died February 18, 2011. STEPHENS, Tony, died February 27, 2011. YAWN, Ora Belle "Billie" Jernigan, 78, died February 25, 2011. GEORGIA DEATHS BLATZ, Robert Charles, 75, died February 27, 2011. CAUSEY, Lila Burnice, 56, died February 28, 2011. CHAMBERS, Meloni Eve Leggett, 53, died February 23, 2011. WALKER, Wilma M., 82, died February 27, 2011. Thirty-nine minutes later, we were sitting across from each other enjoying a most delicious hot fudge sundae. I finally looked over at her, smiled and said, "You know, this was the best thought you've had in a long time." She smiled and continued enjoying her hot fudge sundae. I could not help thinking about a verse in the Bible. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end" (Jeremiah 29:11 KJV). Sometimes people have the idea that God's thoughts about them are harsh and judgmental. The reality is, God has good thoughts toward us, thoughts of peace. We underestimate the grace and love of God available to us through the Lord Jesus Christ. The Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, 1471 Pine Road, Ocala, FL 34472. He lives with his wife, Martha, in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 352-687-4240 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att.net. The church web site is www.whatafellowship.com. ll world. Amen." Mathew 28:19-20 world.AAmen."Mathew 28:19-20 S" r (Temporary services held) 623 Beechwood St., Jacksonville, FL 32206 Sunday School.......10:00 a.m. ~ Sunday Worship .......11:00 a.m. Every 5th Sunday Friends and Family Day Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Direct Phone: 904.866.7047 Office Phone: 904.356.4226 Seeing Beyond The Lifestyle To Save A Life Tune In To Clara McLaughlin Host Yvonne Brooks Co-Host IMPACT 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! MARCH 52011 THE STA R PAGE A-3 A4 M K THE STAR MARCH 5, 2011 -Z LIFESTYLE * Socially Speaking By Betty Asque Davis / Photos by J. Carl Davis, Sr. (Unlessotherwise specified) "There's Always Something Happening On The First Coast" THE 83RD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR ie ..THOMAS L. GARY Mrs. Ray Gary, Ms. Raechelle Gary Birthday Honoree Thomas Gary and On your birthday, you might feel extra special. The family of Thomas L. Gary made sure his birthday was extra, extra special when more than one hundred (100) invited friends, relatives and well wishers gathered at the OMNI Hotel recently to highlight and honor him. The elaborate dinner event. Hosted by Mr. Gary's lovely and adoring wife of fifty-four (54) years, Mrs. Raye Gary, brought together The Gary's family members and friends from the Jacksonville community and beyond. Guests represented mem- bers of their Faith Based Organizations, Fraternal Orders, Civic and Social organiza- tions along with Military Retirees. Following a delicious and bountiful dinner, a 'Surprise Roast' was presented, depicting Mr. Gary's Life Journey. Serving as Toast Master for the evening was.Charles T. Maxwell. 'Toasters included: Ms. Raechelle Gary Sheppard, 2nd Class Petty Office, U.s. Navy and granddaughter of the Honoree; Glenn Taylor, U.S. Navy (Retired), representing Mr. Gary's Retired Military Partners; Past Grand Master Henry Simmons, representing the Honoree's Masonic Family; Reverend Odell Smith, Pastor, Second Missionary Baptist Church; Minister Will Simmons, Second Baptist Missionary Baptist Church; Mrs. Ruby Brown, District Six, Second Missionary Baptist Church; Dr. Norma Solomon White, Past International President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated; Mrs. Wilma Lauray, a long time family friend; and Mrs. Gertrude H. Peele, State Convener, National Council of Negro Women and Associate Men, Florida Community Based Sections. The J. C. Sams Male Chorus sang an inspirational selection dedicated to Mr. Gary. You deserve the best birthday on Earth. Not to mention the moon, the stars, and the universe. You're pretty special every day. Happy Birthday Mr. Thomas Gary! Lloyd Washington provided photos from the Celebration. The Family-Mrs. Chris and Cliff Jones, Ms. Raechelle, Mrs. Raye and Thomas Gary V 4 Mrs. Gertrude Peele Ms. Raechelle Granddaughter Dr. Norma Solomon White makes presentation to Thomas Gary. i h Charles Maxwell and Minister Will Simmons Retired Navy Chief- Glenn Taylor FAMU Officially Opens One of its State-of-the- Art Science Facilities, Jones Hall There may been a chill in the air and an overcast over Florida A&M University (FAMU), but that did not stop FAMU's Board of Trustees, administrators, faculty, and students from celebrating the official opening of Jones Hall. "It is an honor to be here to officially recognize the reopening of another campus building," said FAMU President James H. Ammons. Ammons shared with the audience that he remembered when he was a student taking classes in Jones Hall. "I remember when I took classes in Jones Hall," said Ammons. "This build- ing has meant so much to FAMU and students who have gone on to be leaders in science, technology and mathematics. I'm proud of this renovation. I will continue to support the programs of Jones Hall because they support the mission of the uni- versity. Here we are today with a newly renovated state of the art Jones Hall." Jones Hall houses the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The renovation of Jones Hall included a complete interior renovation and modern- ization of all spaces, which included updated classrooms, teaching and research laboratories, offices, conference rooms, restrooms, a darkroom and a greenhouse. Jones Hall was constructed in 1953 and renovated in 1974 and 1993. "Students have come into this building to enhance their science studies," said Provost Cynthia Hughes Harris. "This facility will provide our students and future students with a strong learning environment. FAMU is dedicated and ready to serve." Dianna Martin, a senior biology pre-med student from Boca Raton, Fla., expressed her excitement about the newly renovated Jones Hall. "I lived in the Jones Hall," said Martin. "I spend a lot time in Jones Hall studying and conducting research. A lot of times we conduct research with bacte- ria and viruses. Now we have the latest equipment to ensure that we are getting the best learning experience. Everything is readily accessible. It is so wonderful to have the latest technology. It is great to be able to compete with students from other universities as well as for the University to recruit some of the best and brightest students." After graduation, Martin plans to go to medical school to become an infant cardiologist. "This building is a gateway for all FAMU students," said Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Ralph Turner. "Jones Hall has been held at high regard and its students can be transformed to scientist, science teachers and dentists. FAMU is a growing institution. 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The deadline is June 30,2011 to apply. For more information contact: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (850)617-2553 PAGE A-6 THE STAR MARCH 5, 2011 j MARCH 5,2011 THE STAR Iec L i Ps 19Ain Ame rcn History Program Program 19 February 2011 Theme "The Right To Fight"time period 1942 1950. Honores represented all branches of the military that served during WW-2 Mr. Eugene Sawyer, 88, served in the Army 1942- 1945 ,in China, Burma,India as a construction special es building roads and bridges. Mr. Freddie Tyson, 85, served in the Navy 1942-1944, as a boat-sen mate was station in Pearl Harbor during the attack on Hawaii Mr. Alfa Ganious, 88, served in the Marine Corps as a original Montford Pointer 1942-1945 as a cook in the pacific islands campaign obtaining the rank of Ssgt. Mr. William Surcey, 89, served with the Tuskegee Airman as a mechanic 1942--1945. Obtained the rank of Sgt. Brig Gen. Mary Epps retired National Guard represented the Woman in the Military Mr.Walter Morris, 90, the first Black paratrooper served withe the 555th Parachute Battalion, better known as the (Triple Kickles) Mr. Morris, stayed in the Army from1942-1946 obtaining the rank of LT. The above WW-2 honors were presented a gift as a token and rites of passage for their sacrifice, humili- ations and hardships suffered as pioneers In the fight for the Right to Fight in the U.S. Military. The presenter who gave out presentations of some of the horrible conditions that was endured from 1942- 1950 by all branches of the military and presented the gift to their respective pioneer branch requesting the rites of passage for the future. Presenters: U.S Army retired Sgt. Joe Tillmon, U.S.Marine Corps retired MSgt Ronald Jackson, U.S Navy retired Lt. Commander Clarence Richardson, U.S. Air Force retired MSgt Willie Simpkins, Woman in the military retired Lt. Commander Cheryl Age, and Mr. Stephen Lawrence served as a mechanic with the Tuskegee Airman gave remarks. The joint military family of Montford Point Marines Ch#29, Buffalo Soldiers Riding Club, VFW Post #4761, American Legion Post # 197, 40/8, all unit- ed for this celebration. Retired USMC GySgt Tammie Wells narrated the program. Biographyfor William Surcey William Surcey was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Will and Maggie Surcey. He was educated in the Duval County Public School system and graduated from Stanton High School's class of 1939. He was awarded the honor of Eagle Scout during his time in the Boy Scouts. He began his formal education at Tuskegee University (at that time, named Tuskegee Institute) located in Tuskegee, Alabama. While a sophomore, Surcey applied to become a member of the 99th fight- er squadron (later called "The Tuskegee Airman"). He trained, worked and traveled with the Squadron to Italy and at the end of his service, had the rank of Master Sergeant. In 1944, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He returned to Tuskegee earning a degree in Auto Mechanics. In 1947, while at Tuskegee, Surcey met Future Trammell, his college sweetheart and in 1948 she became his wife. They settled down in Jacksonville, Florida where they started a family of three daughters, Melody Surcey (deceased 1990), Renee Surcey (Jacksonville, FL), and Katherine Surcey (Jacksonville, FL). Surcey owned a business, "Bill's Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service" and worked with the United States Postal Service retiring as a USPS Supervisor after 30 years. He has been a faith- ful member of Saint Paul A.M.E. Church for 91 years. Since retirement he spends quality time with friends and family and continues his work with various organ- izations, including, the Tuskegee Airman, The Jacksonville Chapter of the Tuskegee Alumni Association, The Boy Scouts of America, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and David Dwight Boy Scout Committee, to name a few. In March 29, 2007, the Tuskegee Airmen were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor. THE *FLORIDA" STAR 904-766-8834 Gs rU.S. Army Staff Sgt retired Joe Hotwing Tillmon and Guest of Honor Stephen Lawrence Tuskegee Airman Eugene Sawyer USAF Willie Simpkins retired and William Surcey Tuskegee Airman Biography for Brigadier General (ret) Mary Ann Epps is the former Assistant Adjutant General of the State of Connecticut Air National Guard and Director of the Joint Staff Project for the Connecticut Military Department. She retired from the Connecticut Air National Guard in 2002 with 26 years of military serv- ice. She is the first African American and the first female to attain the rank of Colonel and Brigadier General in the history of the Connecticut Air National Guard. She is also the first African American and female to become an Assistant Adjutant General and Commander of any state Air National Guard. During her years in the Air National Guard, she held the posi- tion of head nurse; she was the hospital commander for 6 years. She was also a member of the Connecticut Governors' military staff. Brigadier General Epps was previously an Air National Guard Advisor to the Commandant of the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) at Patrick Air Force Base. She provided guidance to the Commandant on Air National Guard matters, managed the Reserve Component Course and represented DEOMI at Air National Guard Meetings. She assumed the responsi- bility of acting commandant when required. While sta- tioned at Patrick, she gained an extensive background in equal opportunity management and diversity. She has played a leading role in the implementation and monitoring of equal opportunity and diversity pro- grams for the military. This included but was not limit- ed to serving as an adjunct instructor for the Department of Defense mobile training teams which traveled across the country. BG Epps, a registered nurse, recently retired from Wuesthoff Health Systems Melbourne, Florida as a Perioperative Nurse. While at Wuesthoff, she was selected as an employee of the month. She was also one of the staff members chosen to represent Wuesthoff Health Systems in their medical advertise- ments. In Connecticut, she was one of the first Perioperative nurses to become certified in the special- ty of Perioperative nursing and she has maintained her certification for 29 years. During her 45 years in nurs- ing she has held administrative positions to include assistant director of a ten room trauma operating room; Perioperative nurse manager in two medical centers and an educational coordinator in two medical centers. She was responsible for developing and teaching a post graduate Perioperative Nursing Program for two med- ical centers. She is licensed in three states. She is the recipient of numerous awards and contin- ues to be recognized for her leadership and achieve- ment in both military and civilian arenas. BG Epps is a managing partner and instructor with Behavioral Interventions First in Titusville, Florida and an associ- ate with the consulting group of Souder, Betances and Associates, Inc in Chicago, Illinois. Currently she is a guest lecturer for DEOMI at Patrick Air Force Base, a volunteer with American Cancer Society and a Triple Touch instructor. U.S. Marine Corp Master Sgt. retired Ron Jackson Alpha Gainous U.S. Navy Lt. Com. Clarence Richardson retired and Freddie Tyson U.S. Navy Lt. Com. retired CherylAge and Mary Ann Epps walter Morris LOCAL SECTION B Q 4 I THE GE IA STAR I ^ ^r s3 ^r r3 I FLORI A I MARCH 5, 2011 THE STAR By: Lucius Gantt When a marriage or relationship ends men and men oftentimes do two different things. Many men will go straight to the liquor store, or some other place, and get them an intoxicant and a lot of women will run to the church. I know you don't like for me to say this but it's true. The men are doing something more Christian or Christ-like than the women are. Can I prove it? Yes! The men like to party, so to speak, when times get diffi- cult. They will pop some wine bottles, call some of the boys and drink the night away and for a moment, at least, they will forget about the woman that doesn't want to be with them. The church women love grape juice and soda crackers but the men, just like Jesus, have no problem taking a swallow or two of good wine. If you don't know, Christ's first miracle was turning water to wine at a wedding party. And, at the last supper, wine was passed around to everybody in attendance. The devilish Biblical haters were after Jesus and Christ chose to hang out with his boys and have a drink. Unlike the women of today, Christ didn't run to a church because he knew most of the churches in Biblical days were just like some churches are today, dens of idol worshipers, houses of hypocrites and temples of thieves! Am I being too harsh? Perhaps I am. But too many people in today's churches praise the preacher instead of praising God. They want to please the Deacons, Stewards, Mothers and Stewardesses more than they want to please The Lord and much more than they wanted to please their man.. No disrespect intended and I'm fully aware that there are good people every- where. They are hard to locate but there are some good people in the church. But in the Biblical days when Jesus went looking for his Disciples and other righteous followers, he didn't look for them in the usual houses of worship, he found his most ardent followers in the streets. They were fishermen, carpenters, hustlers and ordinary people. The lying men and women you meet in Bible Study are not much different than the lying baby daddys and baby mamas you meet in the club or on the street cor- ner. No, running to the church doesn't impress me. If you want to run somewhere, run to the truth! I encourage you to run to justice, run to peace, run to equality, run to fairness, run to compassion, run to respect, run to faithfulness, run to loyalty, run to honesty! If you want God's blessings you should do what God wants you to do. Stand up like Jesus did. Speak out like Jesus did. Feed the hungry like Jesus did. Help the sick and downtrodden like Jesus did. Don't just sit around with a cardboard fan ten or twenty times a year and say Amen! I'm not going to criticize anybody for being a church usher or singing in the choir. But I am going to criticize people that run to the church and run away from the truth! Christ threw the money changers, also known as beast bankers, out of the tem- ple but when church money is embezzled or mismanaged, the women of the church don't say a mumbling word! Yeah, the brothers have it more right than not. The guys shouldn't get sloppy drunk and try to drive home but it's OK to get a little buzz before or after your woman leaves you or someone nails you to the figurative cross. Ladies, you can go to church to fellowship or praise but instead of running to degenerate Deacons or the pathetic preachers and claiming you should be honored for doing something good or that going to church in itself now makes you a "good woman", you should be running to God and running to do God's will. Or you can always join the boys for a taste of wine! When times get hard or relationships end, don't get drunk or look for help from false prophets. What you should do is look at yourself and look to God. (Become a fan of The Gantt Report on Facebook. Buy Gant's book "Beast Too: Dead Man Writing" and contact Lucius at www.alworldconsultants.net) Announcements, meetings, happenings, and community events scheduled in Jacksonville and the surrounding area. THE FEMALE DR. PHIL, ANDI K., MA IS A LEADING PROFESSIONAL IN SOCIAL EDUCATION AND CONSULTING. Please check out the latest video additions on YouTube://www.youtube.com/user/AndiKConsulting. Her areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: image consulting, relationship/dating coaching, charm and etiquette, motivational speaking, and editing. Send your feedback to 972.591.3883 (Phone) or http://www.andikconsulting.comEvents RITZ JAZZ & JAM RENE MARIE, on Saturday March 05, 2011 at 7:00 PM Location: Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum, 829 N. Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. For more information call 904.632.5555 THE "AUNTIE ROZ PEANUT SHOW" will be in town for one week only, March 7-11, at the Coleman Auditorium of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church.To learn more about "The Auntie Roz Peanut Show" visit auntieroz.com. FREE CHOLESTEROL & DIABETES SCREENING: Screening will be held: 12:00 pm 5:00 pm on March 9 at Winn-Dixie Pharmacy, 7534 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. Phone: 800-713-3301 PEACHES TO THE BEACHES: vendors & spenders wanted 212-mile yard sale culminates in golden isles, Marchll-12, located at 1118 Beaver St. Performances are at 10 a.m.For more information on Peaches to the Beaches con- tact Golden Isles Parkway Association at 912-375-5035 or visit www.peachestothebeaches.com. To become a designated vendor in Brunswick, contact GIAHA at (912) 262-6665 or info@goldenislesarts.org MAYOR'S FISH-A-THON, at Hanna Park on Wednesday, March 30 10 a.m. For updates on the 2011 Mayor's Fish-A-Thon, call (904) 630-3690 or email: events@coj.net ULYSSES W. WATKINS JR., M.D. SINGLE PARENT FAMILY No matter what social economic bracket that you fit in when one person has to manage a household which includes chil- dren there's always a psychological and most times a financial strain on the parent who has the responsibility. However, in most cases even this is better than "staying together for the children's sake", because constantly fussing and fighting are really confus- ing to the children. Two people should be intelligent enough to recognize and take steps to deal with their incompatibilities after a trial time, in other words separating, with the understanding that the parent that leaves also knows that leaving does not relieve he or she of the commitment to the well being of the children in terms of visits and financial support. This agreement is better than a person just leaving and nothing is heard from him until the children are "up some size". The parent that remains at the home or has the responsibility of raising the child or children should have or develop stamina to try and hold his or herself together so as to be able to hold the family together. In the case where one parent dies this may add and emotional strain on pre-school children because he or she feels that they are personally responsible for their parents' death. If you are a single parent here are some suggestions worthy of your consider tion. 1. Recognize that there is a separation or divorce that there might be some increased anxiety and confusion among the children until they are used to the idea. 2. Help the child see that he or she is not the cause of the separa tion. 3. Try to control any bitterness that you may feel for your departed mate particularly while in the presence of your child. 4. Always try to keep your child's love alive for your departed mate, it will pay off in the end. 5. Don't use your child as an emotional outlet or use he or she to fill the empty gap, do this through another person. Do not resort to alcohol or drugs. 6. Give your child some of your free time but don't let he or she take all of it because you need some time for social outlets for yourself. 7. If you remarry let the new addition to the family know about the problem that you have had with raising the children so that he or she will not jump into a situation of surprises and create another problem. 8. If you have pre-school children, a good nursery school with qual ified programs and personnel should be considered. 9. All of your children should be made aware of the fact that you and your mate are separated or divorced in a language that they can understand. It is not a good idea to lie to them. 10. For yourself try and reach for happiness on your job, and most importantly at home. Raising a family with both parents is a big responsibility but with only one par- ent involves a double responsibility. How you, the single parent perform can have much to do with the outcome of your children's lives, so don't let them down. By: Farris Long As I meet people from all across the country, I hear one consistent statement from almost every one of them. "I want to be better." But, being better means TRUTHFULLY identifying what is bad and being committed to the process of fixing it. And it is there that most of us miss it because rather than accept that there are things within us that need to be fixed in the battle for better, we take the easy road and blame others. Or we acknowledge our issues but then turn our attention to the issues of others so we leave no time to properly address our own. I think a man's failures in life are not so much a result of all his bad decisions as they are a result of his failure to be consistent in the implementation of the good ones. I have made many mistakes in my life. But as I look back over the bad choices I realize that most of my bad decisions were a result of me being inconsistent with doing what I knew to be the right thing. How often have you said to yourself, "I am going to work out 3 times a week" or "I am going to give more attention to my education," or "I need to cut some people off from my life who are not good for me." only to find that you start off well at it, and then before long you find yourself relenting on the decision for one reason or another. Usually we make these decisions as a result of "episodes" in our lives. But, when we make decisions based on episodes, they are generally short lived. During those times we are often drunk on our heightened emotions. But when the feeling wears off we go tend to go back to our old state of mind because TRUE CHANGE is very uncomfortable. If we were to stay the course and remain consistent in many areas of our lives, how much further would we be. How much money would be in the bank right now if we actually made our savings account a true savings account? How much more stable could we be if we had an emergency fund that was truly for emergencies and not for that new pair of Jordan's? Let's get this straight. Consistency is not synonymous with convenience. In fact consistency is never convenient. It requires sacrifice. Sacrifice means something has to die. To do what is convenient satisfies in the moment. It addresses the now with no thought for tomorrow. Marriages have been destroyed because someone satisfied a moment with an affair rather than considering the future consequences of their actions. Remember this, the actions of a moment are a seed that produces fruit that you will eat from for a lifetime. Our society has trained us to go for the convenient and the comfortable rather than face the challenge of being consistent. How many STD's or how much baby momma drama would have been avoided if, both young men and women remained consistent in keeping "IT" on lock? My message today is very serious because it is a truth that the future of every reader depends on. I used to run track. I ran the 400 relay, the 800 relay, and the 400 sprint. I wasn't the fastest but I was a strong runner. I remember winning a lot of races. But I also remember that many of them that we lost were a result of someone stepping out of our lane and being disqualified... or the baton being dropped. We were taught that once you are in motion there is no looking back. Usually when we dropped the baton, it was because we did not pass it the way we had been trained to pass it in practice. Stepping out of our lane during a race was not only cause for disqualification, it was also dangerous. It put the well-being of the people who were running their race in danger as well. One man's inconsistency could have meant a trip to the emergency room for some- one else who was simply running their course. In this race called life, and in the battle to a place called better, our true enemy is not the people around us that we call an enemy. It is our inconsistent choices and bad decisions that we have embraced as a friend. It's your life...Make It Count. "FC <5 907 PAGE B 2 THE PAGE B-3 THE STAR MARCH 5. 2011_ PASTOR DR. MICHAEL J.T. FISHER LEADS THE VOICES OF DESTINY TO GREATNESS! By Rych McCain, feedbackrych@sbcglobal.net and Facebook Celebrity Interviews Photos by Rochelle Porter for Peache' Photo Memories When you meet him for the first time, his sincerity and genuine warmth comes across L like potent serge of electricity. But don't be fooled by his humbleness! This meek man is a mighty General leading an army of disciplined, deter- mined solders to greatness. Dr. Fisher is the Pastor of The Greater Zion Church of Compton, California with a membership of three-thou- sand that conducts three serv- ices every Sunday. He formed a concert gospel choir called The Voices of Destiny who were crowned "Best Church Choir In America" at the 2010 Verizon Wireless "How Sweet Pastor Dr. Michael J.T. Fisher and members of Th The Sound" competition in Washington D.C. The judges included CeCe Winans, Donald Lawrence, Marvin Sapp, Karen Clark Sheard and Fred Hammond. Since then, the choir has taken off like a jet plane. They taped the BET Celebration of Gospel host- ed by Steve Harvey in LA where they backed gospel great James Fortune then performed at the Stellar Awards at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. The choir is also booked for the official Superbowl Gospel Celebration, the NBAAII-Star Celebration, The Pan African Film Festival, The Troops, Divas 2011, The U. of China and dates in Egypt. The Voices of Destiny is a serious singing aggregation and their per- formances are something to tell the captain! Go to www.voicesofdestiny.com to witness this phenomenon yourself! They infuse eye catching choreogra- phy created by Dr. Fisher and choir member Charle Alford with dynamic vocals and musicianship. In this era of the new generation taking over from the old; what is Dr. Fisher's response to the elder generation who would view his choir as those young folks bringing rock and roll to the church? Dr. Fisher smiles, "It's no different then when Edwin Hawkins did "Oh Happy Day" and someone said "Good God." Oh, they are bringing the world into the church! That's not true. The bible says that every good and perfect gift comes from the Lord. So if David can dance before the Lord and the Lord gave us the gift of dancing and the gift of singing why not intertwine both of them together to RYCH MCCAIN'S HOLLYHOOD NOTES! By Rych McCain, feedbackrych@sbcglobal.net, Facebook Celeb Interviews Music: According to his personal blog, Nilerodgers.com, Chic's Nile Rodgers says he is suffering from an aggressive form of cancer. He did not go into detail other than to say he was having surgery and after treat- ments. We wish for him the return of his health. Long time Houston area rap veteran "Lil 0" has dropped a mixtape titled "The Flood 1.5" which is available for free down- load via http://tweetmysong.com/584wlz. O's new album "Grind Hard, Pray Harder" will drop this spring on his Bar None Entertainment label. The single from the album "None Of Ya Buizzness" ft. Slim Thug is available via iTunes. Models: Bria Murphy, daughter of model Nicole Murphy and comic-actor Eddie Murphy will be the ambassador and latest face of Dark and Lovely's new Healthy- Gloss TM hair care system. Of course Ms. Murphy's image will be on the box and all print and media promotions. Congrats Bria! Stage: Playwrite/producer/director Brandi Burks has a new play in production titled "Nylons." Superstar playwrite/producer/Director David E. Talbert has a new stage play as well titled "What My Husband Doesn't Know." Honors: NBA All-Star guard Kobe Bryant is set to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during the All- Star Week in LA. Civil Rights Icon Dr. Joseph Lowery was honored with the John Thompson, Jr. Legacy Of A Dream Award presented by Georgetown University during the Martin Luther King "Let Freedom Ring" event at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. TV: The CW will premiere new episodes of One Tree Hill and Hellcats this week. The View's Sherri Shepherd has a new recurring TV role in an un-named, upcoming comedy opposite Christine Taylor. Comedy: Steve Harvey's (Mr. "so-called" rela- tionship expert), ex-wife Mary has posted several videos on YouTube where she is blasting the comedian. According to what she says, the funnyman cheated all during their marriage including having an on-going, extra-marital affair with his mistress and current wife Marjorie. On the tapes, Harvey's ex claims to have come out to the public because in her words, "There's a law- suit that has been filed against me in Texas, because in Steve's opinion, I was responsible when Oprah didn't give him a TV show." A released statement given to CNN Monday by Harvey's lawyer said: "We are appalled and aware of the videos and other fabricated doc- uments, which were placed on the internet over the weekend by the ex-wife of Mr. Steve Harvey, which contained false, mis- leading, derogatory, disparaging, malicious, explicit and slanderous information about Mr. Harvey, his current wife and others." Whew! Is a movie in the works? Hit me up at feedbackrych@sbcglob- al.net Study, Observe and Win! Rych e Voices of Destiny. Photo by Rochelle Porter. help reach a generation that's lost." How did Dr. Fisher achieve the massive success that his choir is now receiving and what can other young Pastors do the get the same results? Dr. Fisher becomes serious, "It takes a lot of ded- ication and hard work. We rehearse at least ten hours a week. Actually, we went from one to about sixty members in literally one week just from the pop- ularity of having something young to be able to do in church. It grabbed the next generation. So my encouragement to the young Pastors would be; cre- ate something for the young people that's in your church to do, they'll come. You've got to give them something to do." How are the Voices of Destiny affecting the City of Compton? Dr. Fisher proudly beams, "I believe that the choir is advertising that church music is not dead and church is still a cool place to come to." What catego- ry will they classify the VOD sound when they record? Dr. Fisher chuckles, "I don't know. They will definitely see that it is music that is given unto the Lord. It will just be another Psalms." The BET Celebration of Gospel will air Sunday, Jan 30, 2011 at 8 PM ET. This is a spirit filled show with the who's who of gospel superstars that only gets better every year! Pastor DeWayne Harvey And Greater Blessings Release New Single And It's Definitely Something To "Celebrate"! P a s t o r Pastor DeWayne Harvey and Greater Blessings are proud to release the sec- ond single from their anticipated upcom- ing CD, called "Celebrate." This uplifting, joyful track is a true testament to Pastor Harvey's atti- tude and faith. Harvey wrote, pro- duced and assem- bled his dynamic vocal collective, Greater Blessings, to bring this song to life. In these trying times, everyone can be inspired by this hopeful message of celebration. "Celebrate" combines rousing sounds with spiritual lyrics and soulful voices, making it dynamic and unique. You are truly entertained while listening to this song, as the praise and wor- ship message is also in full swing. Pastor Harvey's fifth album, The Report Of The Lord, will be released by Innovative Records, distributed by Taseis Distribution, on March 15, 2011. After a tragic experience, Harvey decided to take a new direction with his music and this next CD is the result of that new direction. This second single conveys a feeling of happi- ness, love and faith, which is the overall message of his new album. Based in Tallahassee, FL, DeWayne Harvey and Greater Blessings consists of sixteen powerful singers, comprised of Pastor Harvey's magic formula of four sopranos, four altos, four baritones and four basses. The band also puts its own modern twist on the traditional sound of Gospel music, which follows Innovative Records' mission. Pastor Harvey's aim, through Innovative Records and his music, is to capture the attention of a broad audience, across all ages, races and religious denominations. PAGE B-3 THE STAR M~rARCH 5, 2011 PAGEB4 CMYK THE STAR MARCH 5. 2011 U_ H SPORTS TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Minor League Baseball's (MiLB) Chief Executive Officer and President Patrick O'Conner bridged the gap between the industry and Florida A&M University (FAMU) School of Business and Industry (SBI) students. O'Conner was the guest speaker at the SBI's Distinguished Entrepreneurs forum. "This is our second trip to FAMU," said O'Conner. "We were here a year ago. We thought it was important to reach out to HBCUs as a source for motivated, energized and talented young men and women of color specifi- cally. Being in Florida and understanding FAMU's tradition and reputation, we thought it was one of our must stop campuses." During the forum, stu- dents received insight on how imperative it is for the industry to incorporate savvy ready-to-work minority businessmen and women. In December, O'Conner invited a group of FAMU students to the MiLB's winter meetings. FAMU students Jimarcus Vickers and Gavin Molden, who were both present at the forum, received numerous offers during the winter meet- ings. "The forum today was very important for the sport of baseball and blacks," said Molden, a fourth year business administration and mar- keting major and native of Birmingham, Ala. "For the longest we [African Americans] were exclud- ed from the organization and the sport, but now with Mr. O'Conner's ini- tiatives we will be able to impact the sport and the world on a larger scale." As part of the MiLB's diversity initiative, MiLB has identified five pillars in the industry that are susceptible to influence on a diversity front. Those areas are ownership, exec- utive level management, mid- and entry-level man- agement, staffing, fans and business-to-business. "For us to influ- ence and move the needle along this diversity issue, we need a more diverse workforce," said O'Conner. "The young men and women at FAMU are in a position where they are job ready." Vickers received five offers with MiLB. "The forum went well," said Vickers. "I received everything I expected from Mr. O'Conner. You can tell he is passionate about what he does and he loves what he does, which makes us all feel welcome." Minor League Baseball CEO and President Speaks During FAMUr's Distinguished Entrepreneurs Forum Brian Waritay (left), a master's of business administration student, Chris Scott, a third year business administration student, and Gavin Molden, a fourth year business admin- istration and marketing student, had an opportunity to speak one-on-one with Minor League Baseball CEO and President Patrick O'Conner. O'Conner shared with the students some advice that would help them excel. "The biggest piece of advice I can give is to not narrow your scope, think broad-based," said O'Conner. "There is much more to a career in sports than playing, coaching and selling tick- ets." 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TX Earlier this month Nico Lachi Leejay entered into a con- test for the best essay on "What Diversity Means In My Community." This is the 1st An- nual City of Glenn Heights Mayor's Essay Contest. The Mayor's office mailed out flyers asking residents to write a 300 word essay on the topic. Lachi's mother. Ashley, thought it would be good if her son was to participate. Last week Lachi's family got a call from the city stating that Lachi was the winner for the 1st Place winner of the Intermediate category and would be invited to the next council meeting to receive his award. At the Glenn Heights Council Meet- ing, Victor Pereira, Mayor of Glenn Heights, presented Lachi and two other students with a $50 U.S. Savings Bond and a copy of their paper rewritten on the city's letterhead for them to cherish for years to come. There was one winner for three different grades...Lachi was winner of the 5th grade, another one was for 4th grade and one for the 7th grade. Each winner had to read aloud to the Mayor and Council members and the public audience the paper they wrote. The next day, one of the council members visited Lachi's school to take pic- tures with him for the school's display and to place in the city's newspaper. Lachi is very active in his school. For Christmas 2010, he was the narrator for the school play. He is an A-Honor Roll student every six weeks. He also made one of the highest scores on the TAK's test this school term, missing only two questions. Lachi is the oldest of three children. He enjoys playing with his younger brothers when he is not reading a novel. He is so mod- est about all of his achievements. Although, he knows how special the things are that he does, he is just not the type to boast about it. He leaves that up to his parents and grand- parents (May E. Ford, paternal grandparent) who are so very proud of him, needless to say. What Diversity Means in my Community By: Nico Lachi Leejay 5th Grade Student Diversity is the way different cultures, people, and traditions form together to make a community. Just like our nation, made of different people, we form all of our cultures to be the United States of America. In my opinion, I think every country (or continent) should be united. Some people might think, "But wait, won't it be hard to learn each other's customs?" Yes it will be little hard, but with a little help and understanding we will learn. Another example of diversity is the way people are different in a community. It's impossible to have two people to be the same. We are all different in many ways. Be- cause if we were the same it would look strange. We wouldn't probably be friends; we would not get along with each other because we were the same person. Everybody should be their own person with their own cultures and traditions. Diversity also allows people who would not usually get a chance to succeed. Many people have received more jobs and opportunities over the past few decades be- cause of diversity. Managers and leaders of our community want a more diverse organi- zation so numerous people will be able to get to the top. A lot of people have a bright future ahead of them when they are all included. The benefits of diversity in my com- munity are learning new languages, new songs, and dance techniques. We can also learn new ideas from different people. The ideas we learn from different people make us more knowledgeable. Having a diverse com- munity makes us stronger and more under- standing to others. THE STAR PR- 1 MARCH 5,2011 THE STAR PR-2 PREP RAP ALHAMBRA TO HOLD HAIR-RAISER AND FUNDRAISER FOR LOCKS OF LOVE ON MARCH 13 PROFESSIONAL CHEERLEADERS ALUMNI, INC, CHICK-FIL-A JOINING THE CA USE To celebrate its current show, "Hairspray," The Alhambra Theatre & Dining will host a hair donation event for Locks of Love on Sunday, March 13 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The community is invited to come to the Theatre and donate their hair, which will be cut and collected by local hairstyl- ists (and re-styled!), then sent to Locks of Love where they will turn the donated hair into wigs for chil- dren fighting illness or undergoing treatment. In addition, the Alham- bra will donate 5% of the day's ticket sales from both of its per- formances of Hairspray. The hair- and fund-raising event will benefit Locks of Love, a public non-profit or- ganization that provides vacuum fitted hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suf- fering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. They meet a unique need for children by using donated human hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. Others have suffered severe burns or in- juries or endured radiation treatment to the brain stem or other dermatological conditions that result in permanent hair loss. The organization, which began operation in 1998, provides the prostheses to chil- dren, ages 6-21, every 18 months for a total of up to 10 hairpieces. It is estimated that chil- dren comprise over 80 percent of the donors, making this a charity where children have an opportunity to help children. The prostheses they provide help to restore self-esteem and confidence, enabling these children to face the world and their peers. Other local organizations are signing on to help. The Professional Cheerleaders Alumni, Inc., a group of former Jacksonville Jaguars Cheerleaders, will be partnering with Locks of Love and the Alhambra for this event and members will be there to provide assis- tance and support those who are donating their hair. The Chick Fil A on Hodges and Beach Boulevard location will provide refreshments to volunteers and donors. There is no need for advance reservations; however donors must adhere to the fol- lowing guidelines: the donated hair must be at least 10 inches in length; it must be bundled in a pony tail or braid; hair must be free of bleach, though colored and/or permed hair is ac- ceptable "Hairspray" runs now through April 4, 2011. Show times are 8:00 PM for evening shows Tuesday through Sunday. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the buffet starts at 6:30 PM. Matinees on Saturday are at 1:15 PM. Doors open at 11:00 AM and the buffet starts at 11:15 AM. Sunday matinee is at 2:00. Doors open at noon and the buffet starts at 12:15 PM. Group sales are available. Tickets start at $42 for adults and $35 for children. Ticket price includes dinner, show and parking. Call the box office at 904.641.1212 or visit on line at www.alhambrajax.com. The JPL Foundation Announces Guest Authors for Children's Chapter Book sales to benefit Jacksonville Public Library - The Jacksonville Public Library Foundation announces the selection of author Kimberly Willis Holt, a National Book Award winner for the novel When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, to be featured at its Children's Chapter event presented by Target Corporation. Local authors Catherine Burkee, Dr. Katie Monnin and Jane Wood will also headline this year's free event, to be held at the Jacksonville Public Library on March 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Children's Chapter is affiliated with the Much Ado About Books literary festival, which is on hiatus this year. Kimberly Willis Holt's Piper Reed series has received na- tional acclaim. Piper Reed Navy Brat rings true with any child who has experienced the nomadic lifestyle of a military family. Holt's most recent novel, The Water Seeker, will also be fea- tured. Catherine Burkee is co-author of Me and Green, a book focusing on a youthful approach to sustainability. Jane Wood will highlight her book, Adventures on Amelia Island: A Pirate, A Princess, and Buried Treasure, which radiates a spirit of adven- ture as the characters meet pirates, trek through graveyards and hunt for buried treasure. A Palatka-based author, Dr. Robert Melosh, will also participate and discuss his book, Swat, inspired by the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Dr. Katie Monnin will speak to parents and teachers about her book, Teaching Graphic Nov- els, and outline the literary importance of the graphic novel. Miss Rosa from the PBS Preschool Block will also attend the event to do a show and a meet and greet. Authors will host booths with art activities, interact with the children and perform 15-to-30-minute readings followed by book signing. A few children's book characters will make spe- cial appearances courtesy of WJCT, a community partner for this event. Books will be available for sale by the Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library, and proceeds will directly support the Jacksonville Public Library. Through a partnership with Duval County Public Schools, the event is expected to attract children and families from across the district. The Jacksonville Public Library Foundation welcomes additional event sponsors. Any organization interested in sup- porting the event and the library should contact Diane Brunet- Garcfa at dbrunet@brunetgarcia.com or call 904-346-1977. MARCH 5, 2011 THE STAR PR 2 REP R We don't have to be Irish to join in the. ...fun and festivities with our friends News Uri n www.readingclubfun.com Annimills LLC 2011 V8-N10 S You won't see me, but I'll be part of all the fun 1 and festivities for St. Patrick's Day. I love the Irish million leprechaun dancers and music of the harpists, bagpipers, 3 fiddlers and drummers. I follow the floats and bands Potato 6 in the parades. I even pop into a few homes to taste 5 the family's special treats and meals like corned beef ships - r ? and cabbage. You can look for me if you want...I'm 7 the knee-high guy wearing green and holding a 4-leaf 9 8 shamrock. Meanwhile, fill in my puzzle about 10 Ireland and celebrating St. Patrick's Day. 2 * 12 is a beautiful "Emerald"_ 9 in the Atlantic Ocean. shamrock It is west of England, separated by the Irish Sea. green 13 * The capital and largest city in Ireland is called 15 Irelandmusic dances * In the mid-1800s, an important crop suffered a terrible blight, ad causing what is now called the "Great 3 Famine." parades Dublin island * To escape 6 about one and a half 13 people 14 left Ireland and sailed in 11 to get to America. -- -- starvation * Most arrived in large cities and took jobs in -7 . * Today in America, the Irish people share their 15 joy of 1 and 2 like the Irish jig, with everyone else on St. Patrick's Day. -". factories cabbage * People like to wear something that is 4 . * You might hear a story about how lucky it is to find a four-leaf 5 or to catch a 14 Visit our web site to print out our new fun crossword puzzles: * Some cities dye a river or the water in a fountain @ Some cities dye a river or the water in a fountain Winter Words (synonyms) and Cooking is Cool! While there, green and people line the streets to watch 10 * Everyone can enjoy an Irish-American dinner of prnt out the newest reading log and certificate set: corned beef and 8 www.readingclubfun.com MARCH 5, 2011 THE STAR PR 3 MARCH 5,2011 THE STAR PR-4 PREP RAP Youth Section Florida A&M University National Alumni Association to host Annual Convention The Florida A&M University (FAMU) National Alumni Association (NAA) Annual Convention is scheduled for May 18-22, 2011 in Orlando, Fla. The theme for this event is "Back to the Ba- sics: Energizing that 'ole Rattler Spirit." "The conference is a time to plan for the upcoming year," said FAMU's Na- tional Alumni Association President Thomas L. Mitchell Sr. "It's important to get alumni to rally beyond this conference so that we may get more support for the university. The focus is membership. We need our alumni to stand up and give our university the support it needs." The FAMU-NAA National Con- vention Committee, under the leadership of first Vice President Greg Clark, Florida Region Vice President Seabon Dixon and Orlando Chapter President Charles Lewis have worked diligently to orchestrate a high quality, informative and enjoyable set of workshops and activities that will re- mind the FAMU community of their re- sponsibility to the future of the university. "The excitement is truly building for the 2011 Convention in Orlando," said Director for Alumni Affairs Carmen Cum- mings-Martin. "Orlando has so much to offer and is a convenient and economical travel hub for many of our alums in the sunshine state and other points around the country who may be journeying there for the big meeting. National Alumni Pres- ident Thomas Mitchell, first Vice President Clark and Florida Region Vice President Dixon have taken the lead to develop what is sure to be an interesting atmos- phere of dialogue aimed at building a stronger FAMU. Tributes to our legendary Dr. William P. Foster are planned as well as panel discussions featuring key uni- versity administrators who will shed light on the vision for sustaining this great in- stitution in an ever-changing economic cli- mate." An array of events have been planned to ensure that guests have the opportunity to reconnect with friends and take pleasure in the many offerings of "The City Beautiful." On Saturday February 5, 2011 Michon Pride, the first African American was crowned Miss Jacksonville Outstanding Teen 2011 where she was sponsored by her grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Luther and Delores Newsom. The Miss Jacksonville Teen Pageant is a prelimi- nary pageant to the Miss Florida Teen Pageant, where Michon will compete against other teens around the state of Florida representing the city of Jacksonville. This is such an honor and the opportunities this pageant will provide are endless! If crowned Miss Florida Out- standing Teen, Michon will receive over $11,000.00 in scholarships and prizes! Michon is an energetic 16 year old junior at Douglas Anderson School of the Performing Arts, where she is currently studying Classical Ballet. When she is not dancing at her school, Michon is an active performer at the Scott Jones School of Dance where she has represented her stu- dio in many performances around Jack- sonville, and was also a featured performer at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida. Recently Michon auditioned for the Jack- sonville Nutcracker and received the part of lead soldier. Michon is the beautiful daughter of Richard and Tamara Williams and the older sister to Nia and Rayne. Mi- chon is also an active member of Peace Baptist Church, where she is currently Sec- retary of the Sunday school, and a member of the choir. A criterion of the Miss Florida Teen Pageant is that each contestant chooses a platform that she will volunteer her time to, while representing her local title as well as state title. Michon's platform is enti- tled Great Gifts, Promoting the Im- portance of Becoming an Organ/Tissue Donor where she has partnered up with Life Net of Jack- sonville to serve as a volunteer and spokesperson donating her time to increase the awareness of becom- ing an organ/tissue donor. Michon's platform is inspired by her little sister Rayne, who received a cornea transplant at just 3 months old! ENEEE M MARCH 5, 2011 THE STAR PR-4 C&J1 C M K March 5, 2011 THE STAR Vol. 1, No. 15 CliI an Jutc A Pbicaili of th Foida Sta an Ge i Star Sex Toys, Porn, and Drugs Found in Day Care Pennsylvania police discovered Friday that children attending R&B Childcare Services had ac- cess to sex toys, pornography, and crack cocaine. The facility was shut down by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare after the owner, Re- anell Booker, was arrested for selling drugs out of the daycare center following a month-long investi- gation by local police. SDuring the raid on the daycare facility, police \ found sex toys and pornography in the children's play area along with dolls and colored building blocks. Police also found $6,000 worth of crack co- caine, two scales and $4,000 in cash. The raid put local parents on high alert, causing I the owners of nearby daycare centers to take steps to put parents' minds at ease. Reanell Booker One daycare owner passed out flyers to the par- ents of the 15 children who had been attending R&B Childcare Services in order to preserve the names of the respectable establishments in the neighborhood. 50-year-old Booker, who has no prior arrest record, is licensed by the state to run the daycare. She is charged with possession of an illegal substance, possession with intent to de- liver and possession of drug paraphernalia. No children were on the premises when police conducted the raid during which Booker was arrested. 6Sylvester Horton, Jr Sylvester Horton, Jr. Soldier Gets Life in Prison A Georgia soldier was sentenced to life in prison for murdering a soldier he served with at Hunter Army Airfield. According to police, Private Sylvester Horton, Jr. shot fellow soldier Necco McCraw four times before he dumped his body on a dirt road close to the Savannah River in 2009. Police found that Horton, originally from Kansas, was carrying McCraw's debit card, driver's license and other per- sonal effects Horton apparently stole off the body. Horton was sentenced to concurrent, life terms on mur- der and kidnapping counts. Daycare Provider Flees after Fire Kills Four Children Houston police are on the hunt for a woman they believe fled the country after a fire at her daycare killed four children and critically injured S three others. Nigerian-born Jessica Tata, the manager of Jackie's Child Care in Hous- Ston, allegedly left Taa nine small children Jessica Tata unattended to go shopping at a nearby Target store. When the 22-year-old returned a short time later, the home that served as the daycare center was engulfed in smoke and flames. Seven young children were pulled from the blaze and immediately taken to area hospitals. Unfortunately, doc- tors could not save 3-year-old Shomari Dickerson, 20- month-old Elizabeth Kojah, 20-month-old Kendyll Stradford or 18-month-old Elias Castillo. The three re- maining toddlers are still in critical condition but are ex- pected to live. Tata, who still has family members living in Nigeria, is believed to have fled there to escape nine charges of reckless body injury to a child and three charges of child endangerment. Her local family is claiming not to know her whereabouts. A warrant was issued for Tata's arrest on Sunday and a bond was set for $550,000. If convicted, Tata could face up to 20 years in prison. ssSHH! From Actual Police Reports Did You Hear About?... E DIO' NOE Al upcsaedee noetulspoe ult nacuto a.TeSeifsOfc eot I,, 'I I' ,', ''I-' STOLEN VEHICLE A Jack- sonville police officer was dis- patched to 900 Broward Road in reference to a vehicle stolen from the parking lot of an apartment complex. The victim explained to the officer that the vehicle, which she had owned for only a few weeks, still had the paper tag on it. It was last seen parked in front of her apartment and had been secured. The victim told the officer that she had the only set of keys. When the woman returned to the vehicle a few hours later, she realized that it was not in the space where she had originally parked it. Inside of the car was her payroll check along with her personal infor- mation and $2000 in cash from her tax return for the year. There was no broken glass on the scene and no witnesses to question for leads to a suspect. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Po- lice arrived on the scene of a do- mestic dispute at 9714 Campus Avenue to find an injured woman. The victim told police that her boyfriend had battered her. Officers observed that the victim's wrist seemed to be injured, as it was swollen and darkened by bruising. According to the victim, she and the suspect had been involved in an argument over the suspect going to purchase crack cocaine, which the victim tried to prevent. Angry, the suspect pushed the victim into a door, causing her to injure her wrist. Police apprehended the suspect and found a crack pipe in his pocket. He was mirandized and taken to jail. Avoid Becoming a Victim of Mortgage Fraud With mortgage rates at historic lows, buying a new home is tempting. Be wary of deals that seem too good to be true. According to the FBI, the latest mortgage scams take many different forms: * "Builder-bailout" schemes where developers unload excess inventory through financial trickery; * Foreclosure rescue frauds that trick homeowners into signing over the deed to their house; * Seller-assistance scams that use false appraisals to sell homes; * Identity theft that leads to home equity credit lines being opened and drained." According to an FBI advisory, these are steps to take to avoid becoming the victim of mortgage fraud: * Get referrals for real estate and mortgage professionals when you want to buy or sell a home. And once you do, check out their licenses with state, county, or city regulatory agencies. Most of these people are exceedingly honest and above-board-it's just a small percentage who have given the overall profession a black eye. * Do your own research into what other homes in the neighborhood have sold for. Also, look into recent tax assessments of neighborhood homes. * Beware of "no money down" loans. These are a gimmick used to entice people to buy a home they really can't afford. * Don't let anyone talk you into making a false statement on your loan ap- plication, like overstating your income or lying about where your down payment is coming from. * Never sign a blank document or a document containing blank lines. Be sure to read and review all loan documents signed at closing. If you don't understand what you're signing, get an attorney who can review the docu- ments for you. March 5. 2011 THE STAR C&J PA GE A-2 l1_ff- h l '7'I1I 1 W ZY CW7A D CI TPAit'1 A 2 IU^^^^In Your Nei'ghb Man Admits To Stealing Dead 3-Month-Old's Identity A Jacksonville man faces up to five years in federal prison after admit- ting to using the Social Security number of a deceased infant. Brock Thompson, 47, pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and false rep- resentation of a Social Security number on Tuesday. According to authorities, in the 1990s while living in Baltimore, MD, Thompson purchased the identity of a boy iden- tified in court documents only as C.B., including C.B.'s Social Security number. C.B. is an infant who died at about 3 months old. Thompson bought this information, including a copy of the child's birth certifi- cate, from C.B.'s own mother. Thompson later moved to Duval County, and between April 1998 and June 2009 he used the purchased personal information to obtain about 12 Florida driver's licenses and identification cards. In 2005, Thompson applied for and received a replacement Social Security car in the name of C.B. in Jacksonville. Thomnson freely confessed his crimes to police in early 201 0 Florida Mother Sentenced For Trying To Sell Baby A Florida woman has been sentenced to two years in prison for taking part in a scheme to sell her infant son. Stephanie Bigbee-Davis, 22, was offered a deal by Volusia County prosecutors to plead no contest to being a principal to the sale of an infant. Bigbee-Davis took the deal, and now her new sen- tence will run concurrently with another sentence for an unrelated fraud conviction. She therefore will not serve any additional time. Bigbee-Davis testified that she was simply trying to find an adoptive home for her child, putting the crime on her mother, who she claimed was actively trying to get money for the infant. The mother and her boyfriend are awaiting trial. Crim. atc h Atlanta Officer Resigns After Theft Accusation An Atlanta police officer quit his job .rather than be fired after being accused of theft. Officer Steve Brown had been working a shift at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport when a woman reported that she lost her black handbag containing $2000. 26-year-old Tyesha Turner, the victim, checked with a man at the lost-and-found counter who said he had passed it on to Officer Brown. She saw the policeman, who gave her the bag minus the cash. Brown was immediately placed on ad- ministrative leave pending an internal investiga- tion of the incident. He abruptly quit soon after the Officer Steve Brown investigation commenced. Local police retrieved the money and re- turned it to Turnr. t is unknown if Brown will face further charges. Georgia Officer Pulls Gun on Wife A Bibb County sheriff's lieutenant has been ar- rested after holding his wife and another man at gunpoint. Monroe County deputies were called to a recre- ational vehicle belonging to Karl Crook, where Lt. Harry Fargason reportedly stormed in early Saturday morning and pointed a gun at Crook and a woman.The woman also happened to be Fargason's wife. According to authorities, Fargason fired a shot into the comer of the bed after arguing with his wife in the presence of Crook. Although no one was injured in this incident, Far- gason was charged with burglary, false imprisonment and aggravated assault. He is currently being held at the Mon- roe County Jail. nn ....l. I II WrTTr CrPA D r' 0 T DA/ 'V A 3 C&J4 M K March 5, 2011 THE STAR C&JPage A-4 Criminal ine U MISN ESN AIM"- , // TwI I Al!..... Name: Martyka Alexis Age: 14 Height: 5'9" Weight: 1551bs Last seen 02/14/11 in North Miami Beach, FL. Name: Valencia Bailey Age: 16 Height: 5'1" Weight: 1251bs Last seen 12/26/10 in Tampa, FL. Has tattoo of the name "Rayne" on her chest. Name: Leslie Giles Age: 17 Height: 5'5" Weight: 1801bs Last seen 04/13/10 at home in Or- lando, FL. May still be in local area. Name: Emonaysia Banton Age: 15 Height: 5'5" Weight: 1601bs Last seen 01/19/11 in Lithonia, GA. Has pierced ears and tattoo on chest. May travel with female. Name: Kayla Sims Age: 17 Height: 5'7" Weight: 1301bs Last seen 12/14/10 in Decatur, GA. May go by nickname "Keke". IU E CI N S What A Boob A 44-year-old woman was arrested on theft and fraud charges after authorities say she stole credit card information to get breast implants and a hotel room for Valentine's Day. Julianne Johnson of Bradenton, Florida charged nearly $10,000 on stolen credit cards for her new breasts. It's unknown if they let her keep them in jail. Name: Edward Cottman Name: Nathan Newsome Name: Joe Edwards Age: 37 Age: 23 Age: 39 Offense: Armed Robbery Offense: Trafficking Offense: Credit Car Fraud PEAO LE Pull 'Em Up! E I Robert Pittman, 37, of Pensacola exited a store through a smashed-out front door while carrying sev- eral packs of cigarettes. He tried to run, but the handfuls of cigarettes pre- vented him from holding up his pants, which fell down around his ankles and tripped him up before he made it out of the parking lot. He made for an easy arrest. Name: LaKeysha Ginn Name: Consuela Raggins Name: Sasha Baker Age: 30 Age: 34 Age: 24 Offense: Probation Violation Offense: Cnntpmnt of Cnurt Offense: Probation Violation Name: Quinton Malcom Offense: Unlawful Sex Name: Artavious Lowe Offense: Molestation II I Name: Edward Watson Offense: Lewd w/Minor name: rnalu bailey Offense: Robbery Name: Charles Blackmon Offense: Trafficking Name: Albert Fountain Offense: Armed Robbery I Ctien wthtisreenourgetcls at I Yu cn r n a |