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I OTEATF RDSOLET ARGESTSIMOST RADAFRICANAMERIAN ONEDNE SPAPE I 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 t a .g~L~f tIii Life Style Page A-4 Sports Page B-4 THE www.thefloridastar.com The Florida Star, The Georgia Star! Impact Radio 105.7 & 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. WANTED Less than 24 Hours and Shutdown I I IA I& I / w Suspect for armed sexual Battery Horace Dempsey, sus- pect, aggravated battery hair. He is believed to On March 19, 2011 around 5 p.m. police were dispatched in the vicinity of Beaver Street and McDuff Avenue in refer- ence to a sexual battery. Investigation revealed the suspect entered the victim's home, displayed a weapon and sexually battered her. The drawing fits the descrip- tion of the male who appears to be in his 40's, 5'9", 250 pounds, dark skin, unshaven with some gray in beard, bald- ing or receding hairline, miss- ing an upper side tooth, wear- ing a dirty black shirt, long pants, dirty white tennis shoes and riding a mountain bike. Below is Horace Dempsey who hit his grandmother with a hammer several times and fled from Orange City, Texas on April 4, 2011. Horace is 18 years of age, 5'9" with brown eyes, black be in the Jacksonville area, driv- ing a white Ford Mustang, Texas tag #JKH-747, with tinted windows and damage to the right rear quarter panel. Please call 1-866=845-TIPS to help in these cases. The Census Report To get a true picture of what the population will be in these United States twenty years from now, you must look at our babies. America's child population grew more far diverse during the past decade with a decline in white children and a growth of Asians and Hispanics. The number of non-Hispanic whites fell in 46 states and 86 of the largest metropolitan areas. In 10 states, white children are now the minority. In 23 states, minorities make up mor than 40% of the child popula- tion. The number of black and Native American children declined but by far smaller degree than whites accord- ing to an analysis of 2010 Census data released Wednesday by the Brookings Institution. Tyra Banks to Enroll in Harvard's Business School She is a television star and a model and appears to have a handle on how to handle money. Yet, it has been reported that Tyra Banks is about to enter the Harvard Business School. What this tells us that Ms. Banks WI. would certainly not agree with the proposed cut backs Tyra Banks many communities and states are suggested when it comes to education. Tyra Banks is 37 years of age and is already a very successful entrepreneur. Besides being a model and doing television, she has now written a book, "Model Land" which is due to be released this fall. She also has a fashion Website . It is reported that Tyra Banks' company, Bankable Productions, is worth more than $90 million. Tyra Banks move to further her education is just another plus for her. The cry is, "Let us take back our country." This cry ; by 5 was only heard after President Obama was elected, even Though the spending of money and all of the programs that A led the country to fall on its knees continued to grow with financial deals and tax right offs that only benefited a few. We witnessed an unjustified war that was doubled as the assets of the country at war were torn down, rebuilt, and torn down again. We watched while sitting on our hands, the outsourcing of jobs and many other factors that caused the financial problems the United States is facing. by 25w o: moe The question that comes to the mind of many as we face another shutdown of the government, is how long will it last. Many feel if it does occur, it will not last long because those in Washington who are holding out know that once they were elected and served at least one term, they will always have a salary. They don't have to worry about retirement funds or social security checks. They do not have to worry about health care. They are elected officials, running our country. But those military personnel who went to or still are at war, won't get a pay check and definitely not for the rest of their lives like the politicians that agreed on having a war A senior White House official said the impact of a shutdown will be immediately felt on the economy. Republicans and Democrats say they are about $5 billion apart in what is desired to reach a deal. It is clear to many that the intent of most of the Tea Party which is not an official party with no desire to become such, is to shut down the federal government. They don't want health care reform, planned parenthood, Pell Grants, NPR and PBS. Such items are too beneficial to too many Americans. Why, those Americans don't deserve such ben- efits. Americans should be ashamed if they allow such extremists to go back to those days that we have read about - 100 years ago but that is where we are headed. Something can be done. It begins when we vote. Big Mayoral Candidates Debate Coming Up You have the opportunity to I IAD make a differ- ence based upon knowledge and information. Mayoral can- didates Alvin Alvin Brown Mike Hogan Brown and Mike Hogan who came out as the top two candidates of the large number- who ran for the position of mayor of Jacksonville last month. Alvin Brown is a Democrat and is currently Executive in Residence at Jacksonville University's School of Business. He has worked as a senior advi- sor for President Clinton and Vice President Gore. He has an MBA from Jacksonville University. His goal is to create jobs, grow the economy, improve the schools and have an efficient and effective government for the city. Mike Hogan, a Republican retired from BellSouth and has served two terms as Tax Collector, two terms as a city councilman and two terms as a state representative. Hogan received a BA degree from the University of South Florida and wishes to restore fiscal order, rebuild citizens; trust and create economic growth and jobs in Jacksonville. They will debate on April 15 at the First Coast Tiger Bay Club, 904-396-6454 and on Channel 4 from 8 to 9 p.m. on April 25. Early voting begins May 2 and May 17 is election day. MLK III, Andrew Young Co- Founders of Black Television Network Martin Luther King III and civil rights icon Andrew Young are among the founders of a television network aimed at African-Americans set to launch this fall. Bounce TV will air round the clock, targeting blacks ages 25 to 54, airing movies, sports, documentaries, faith-based programs and original programming. They have already acquired rights to almost 400 movies with black appeal. First African American Tennis Sports Agent Dies Mr. Shelton was a pioneer of Sports Management. He was the first African-American / Sports Agent to manage world Wiilliam "Bill" Shelton class tennis athletes including Andre Bell South. He was not only a manager and advisor for the best in the world but was a coach, mentor and friend for both young and sea- soned athletes, including Arthur Ashe. He was often- times sought out for simple guidance and direction. He not only cared about the athlete's immediate career posture but was equally concerned about their future professional lives, after having reached their pinnacle in sports. Upon graduation with a Bachelors of Arts Degree from St. Paul's University in Columbia SC, Mr. Shelton enlisted in the U.S. Army and remained until being honorably discharged in 1964. Bill was Vice President of Richard Clarke Associates in New York City a head hunting agency. He then began a long and distinguished career in Sports Management starting as Vice President of All American Sports. In the late 1970s, he met his future wife, Yolanda Raven; a veteran of ten Broadway shows, and an accomplished international Fashion Model, known as Raven. Continuing his career as a Sports Agent, he moved to Advantage International in Washington, DC. After managing athletes such as, Andre Agassi, Zena Garrison, Vince Carter and Paul Anacone In 1994 he opened Bill Shelton & Associates, Inc in Alexandria, Va. After years of visiting and enjoying the Amelia Island Bausch and Lomb Tournaments, Mr. Shelton and his wife, Raven, made their home here in 2004. Mr. Shelton leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Raven, their son, Jeffrey A.Shelton, three sisters, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life Memorial for Mr. Shelton will be held on Amelia Island at the American Beach Community Center at 1:00 p.m., Saturday May 7, 2011. Editorial A 2 ChurchA3 L if r: I 1 .% Stair-=-NalionaI A-5 EnIr:ar[ain nenI B- 3 Prrp Rap 6- PR 1-4 Lcal B-I Co in-Inn 6-2 Sports 6-4 Crime & JLIIICC C U C&J CIassifid & BLusiness B-6 8 5106900151 0 b Iie I iz yoursevIiIIces? If yo answred ESthenyou eedto pace n a I I PAGE A-2 THE STAR APRIL 2, 2011 1luaget-conscious states KetilnK rooa Stamp Ban lor vrug elons --CLARA JACKSON McLAUGHLIN BETTY DAVIS OWNER/PUBLISHER LIFESTYLE/ SOCIETY COLUMNIST LONZIE LEATH, RINETTA M. FEFIE MIKE BONTS, SPORTS EDITOR MANAGEMENT YOLANDA KNUCKLE, COLUMNS ERIC LEE, DIRECTOR SALES & MARKETING LIZ BILLINGSLEA G ABRAMS, DENNIS WADE, DAN OFFICE/ACCOUNTS MANAGER EVANS TIA AYELE, SPECIAL SECTIONS MAY FORD, LAYOUT EDITOR JULIA BOWERS, CRIME & JUSTICE GEORGIA MARKETING ANGELA FAVORS MORRELL ALLEN PROCTOR DESIGN AND WEB SITE PARTNER DISTRIBUTION 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. Ortiz, Angela Morrell, Joseph Lorentzon, Scott Jurrens, Cheryl Williams Columnists: Ulysses Watkins, Jr., M.D., Ester Davis, Lucius Gantt, Deanna, Cynthia Ferrell, Delores Mainor Woods, Farris Long Distribution and Sales: Dan & Pat Randolph, Abeye Ayele, Cassie Williams, Angela Beans, Tony Beans, Herman Robinson, David Scott TEL: (904) 766-8834 FAX: (904) 765-1673 info@thefloridastar.com (912) 264-3137 Georgia Serving St Johns, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Alachua, Flagler, Marion, Mclntosh, Camden And Glynn County TheFloridaStar.com The Florida and Georgia Star Newspapers are independent news- papers published weekly in Jacksonville, Florida SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year-$35.00 Half Year-$20.00 Send check or money order or call with VISA,AmEX,MASCD, DISCOVER and subscription amount to: The Florida Star, The Georgia Star P.O. Box 40629 Jacksonville, Florida 32203 The Florida Star will not be responsiblefor the return ofany solicited or unsolicited manuscripts orphotos. 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-- SAAPA 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 By Marjorie Valbrun America's Wire WASHINGTON-When the landmark welfare reform law was enacted in 1996, the political rallying cry was "ending welfare as we know it." Today, a move is underway to rescind some of the law's punitive meas- ures, such as provisions that permit states to deny wel- fare benefits and food stamps to people convicted of felony drug crimes. These provisions were intended to prevent selling or trading food stamps for drugs, but widespread budget deficits and steep recidivism rates are prompting state governments that enforce the benefit bans to rethink the policy amid high unemployment and escalating prison costs. New Jersey and South Dakota are the latest states to reverse course and allow drug felons to receive pub- lic assistance. Advocates for former felons are seizing the moment to make the case that the restrictions are counterproduc- tive in tough economic times, and they are urging state and congressional lawmakers to remove the benefits ban. Convicted felons have difficulty getting jobs even in good economic times, and public assistance and food stamps are critical income supports during the transi- tion from prison, the advocates say. "When individuals with drug convictions are denied food stamps and cash benefits, establishing economic stability upon reentry becomes more difficult, and it becomes more likely that they may return to criminal activity and drug use instead of maintaining sobriety and obtaining gainful employment," saysElizabeth Farid, deputy director of the Legal Action Center's National H.I.R.E. Network. The network seeks to increase job opportunities for those with criminal records, advocating for ending pub- lic policies and employment practices that further penalize felons who have served their time. Opponents of the restrictions say the ban has dispropor- tionately affected women and people of color, who are more likely than whites to be charged and convicted for drug crimes. Many states have opted out of the law banning drug felons from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as the food stamp program is now called, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the welfare program. Other states have modi- fied the bans and made them less punitive. Because the federal government fully funds food stamps, allowing felons to receive them does not burden state budgets. Ten states still have the food stamp ban. Lawmakers in three of them--West Virginia, Missouri, and Delaware-have proposed legislation that would remove the ban. Eleven states maintain the TANF ban. In Georgia, where the 67 percent recidivism rate is one of the highest in the coun- f e h a and ma e in l ss p nit e. e t5r ai w0iere more ttian dI/ illU WII I IIIU: Llldl ,000 people are in its state prison facilities, law- makers have maintained the ban. Democratic State Sen. Emanuel Jones, chairman of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, introduced a bill during the last session that proposed restoring eli- gibility Tor food stamp and welfare benefits for drug felons who had served their time. "It didn't get any traction at all," he says, adding that he plans to introduce a measure this year proposing restoration lust of food stamp benefits. Regarding its prospects, however, Jones says, "I think the chances are very slim." "We lock up a lot of people here, and we apparently want to keep them there, he says, referring to the high recidivism rate. Henrie Treadwell, director of Community Voices and Men's Health Initiative at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, is opti- mistic that the benefits will eventually be restored for former felons. Her program works to improve access to health care and other services for those transitioning from prison. "I serve on the Georgia Board of Corrections, and everything that I see and hear says we are moving in that direction," says Treadwell, who is also a research professor at Morehouse's Department of Community Health & Preventive Medicine. "Our new governor has made reduction of recidivism one of his priorities. Now the question becomes how far we will go." On the national front, proponents of sentencing reforms are actively lobbying Congress to repeal the bans. Two pieces of legislation to do that have been introduced in Congress but have not moved. Rep. Barbara Lee, D- Calif., introduced H.R. 329, which has eight co-spon- sors and would repeal the food stamp ban and Rep. Andr6 Carson, D-Ind. introduced H.R. 3053, which would repeal the TANF ban and has 19 co-sponsors. "What we see all too often are restrictions that fail to promote public safety, that frequently run counter to integrating formerly incarcerated people into the com- munity and that are based on political posturing rather than behaviorally based analysis," Marc Mauer, execu- tive director of The Sentencing Project, told a House Judiciary subcommittee last June. He also noted that the ban does not apply to people con- victed of murder, armed robbery, rape or child abuse. "This ban disproportionately affects women and chil- dren, by far the overwhelming proportion of recipients of such benefits," Mauer said at the hearing. "The impact of the ban means that a woman returning home from prison who may gain temporary employment but is then laid off during a recession is left with no safety net. And further, children are essentially punished for the acts of their parents." Although children of felons remain eligible to receive public assistance, restrictions for felons mean that ben- efits decline for an entire household. "It's unrealistic to think that the restriction will only reduce the quality of life of the parent while maintain- ing the rest of the family's overall level of comfort," Farid says. Celia Cole, a senior policy analyst at the Center for Public Policy Priorities in Austin, Texas, has been working on this issue since 1999. During that time, six bills proposing that food stamp benefits-be provided to ex-felons were introduced and died in the sfate legisla- ture. With state reintegration programs for former inmates being cut for budgetary reasons, Cole said she hopes that budget-conscious lawmakers will give new legisla- tion a better reception. "Our position has always been that food assistance is critical to successful re-integration into society," she says. "We see being able to feed themselves as way to being able to rebui d their lives." But Texas lawmakers, and those in other politically conservative states that support the restrictions, tend to take a dim view of entitlement programs and an even dimmer view of criminals. "We're a pull-yourself-up-by-the-bootstrap state, so there's limited support for food stamps to begin with," Cole says. "There's also this knee-jerk reaction topeo- ple with felony drug convictions. Lawmakers don't want to appear soft on crime." Outraged lawmakers originally pushed for the lifetime ban because some food stamp recipients though not the majority, traded stamps for drugs or sold them to obtain money for drugs. But food stamp benefits are now dis- tributed electronically and accessed with a debit card that makes selling or trading benefits more difficult. Unlike old food stamp coupon books, the electronic cards can be traced leading to substantially less fraud and abuse nationally. In 2008, for example, Texas reported no instances of food stamp fraud, Cole says. "Who are we to say, 'You made a mistake. You paid your debt to society. We're letting you re-enter society but you can't eat'?' she adds. "It doesn't make sense.' (Stories from America's Wire are available free of charge for publication by websites, newspapers, news wires and other media outlets. To see more of our stories, please visit our website at www.americaswire.org. America's Wire is made possible through a grant from the W. K. Kc/in,,', Foundation. For more information, contact Michael K. Frisby at 202- 625-4328.) E May 17, 2011 TUNE IN TO IMPACT LISTEN AND TALK Monday, FM 105.7 -WHJX 5:30 P.M. Tuesday, AM 1360 WCGL 8:30 P.M. Clara McLaughlin and IMPACT Call and Talk Monday, 5:30 pm 904-564-1834- FM 105.7 Listen on the Web: www.radiofreejax.com Tuesday, 8:30 pm 904-766-9285 AM 1360 The Florida Star The Georgia Star The People's Choice Serving since 1951 NothForda&Sothr Gori Some of ourlocal showsinclude And APRIL 2, 2011 PAGE A-2 THE STAR Faith In Our Community Schedule of Events and Services NEW BIRTH CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY celebrates their 9th Annual Church Anniversary, Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: Rev. Levy White, III, Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church of Jacksonville, FL. Singing songs of Zion: The New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Mass Choir, The United Brothers in Christ and many more great singers. The theme is: "God Is Able." The church is located at 2185 Jemigan Rd. For more information call 904-396- 4949. SUMMERVILLE BAPITST CHURCH is having a Garage and Bake Sale...Everything Must Go! Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To Support the Building Fund Ministry. To be held at 2842 Mars Ave. For more information call 904-993-2498. The 5th Annual Power Awards' "You Are The Power Concert" Featuring Chrisette Michele, Trin-i- tee 5:7 and Brian Courtney Wilson to Be Held at the Historic Apollo Theater in New York City on Friday, May 6. Most Powerful Voices Compilation Features Music by Kim Burrell, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Brian Courtney Wilson, Micah Stampley and Winners of the Most Powerful Voices Gospel Music Competition. Music World Gospel Partners with the American Heart Association and GMC (Gospel Music Channel) for Gospel Competition. The 5th Annual Power Awards Weekend will also include the Power Networking Presentation's "Traits for Success" on Saturday, May 7 at the Intercontinental New York Times Square Hotel, with keynote speaker Mathew Knowles. A portion of the proceeds from the CD will benefit the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's (AHA/ASA) Power To End Stroke Movement. EVANGELIST HOLINESS TEMPLE, 6601 Norwood Ave, with Bishop Robert Morris as Overseer, warmly invite everyone to their Palm Sunday Program April 17, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. The soulful voice of Evangelist Ernest Setgler, the blessed voice of Evangelist Sandy Goosby, the anointed preaching of minister David Scott, Evangelist Clarence Perkin, the "Jesus" Dance Team, and much more. The host for the evening is Brother Nathaniel Goosby. For transporta- tion call 904-442-0275. NEW BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH (New Berlin), Rev. Roger J. Burton, Pastor will be presenting a spe- cial program entitled "THREE NIGHTS OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP." The services will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday---April 13th, 14th and 15th begin- ning at 7:00 P.M. nightly and will feature fantastic choirs and singers from throughout the area rendering heart and soul touching music and song. Various preachers will be delivering the message.The church is located at 9864 New Berlin Rd. Jacksonville, FL. (At the foot of the Dames Point Bridge.) For more informa- tion you may contact Bro. Wendel L. Washington at (904)576-2346 or the church at (904)751 9813. II 1I Ask Us About Our If there had been a death in your family yesterday, what would you be doing today? Pre-Need I Fore- [Thought :: Funeral Tc planning _ ,^ ^-Program FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED Since 1988 ALPHONSO WEST MORTUARY, INC. 44119 Sonrel Dr. .: ackl oin ille. FL 322118 Tel: I(914) 766-9671 Fax: i(9l4) 766-2354 DIRECTORS Dehorinh 1est AlphonoAedI I Jacqueline Y. Bartle% GREATER HARVEST CHRISTIAN FELLOW- SHIP, located at 9113 Ridge Boulevard in Northwest Jacksonville is having a Palm Sunday Celebration on Sunday April 17th at their 10:00 a.m. Worship Service. There will be Food, Fun, Games, Live Music Waterslides and Bouncers for the kids. Free and open to the community. Rev. Johnny A. Legons, Pastor. Contact Elder Charlsetta Franklin at 904-923-2775 for more information. Listings are due the Tuesday before the next issue. Email submissions preferred. Send to: info@the- floridastar.com In Loving Memory of: RICKIE D. ABRAMS, SR. (a.k.a. Bungie) 12-2-71 to 4-11-02 We miss you. We love you. Memories of you transcends from generation to generations. You will forever be in our hearts. Continue to rest in peace with the Lord. Be Useful Never Give In, Ever! STOP THE VIOLENCE USE YOUR TALENTS DEATH NOTICES [n] nr:fgf'frfjgr:1]"r:1,["]rj'nfrffrff [n] JACKSONVILLE, FL (AREA DEATHS) ALLEN, David Wynne, 95, died April 1, 2011. BAKER, Alton, died March 24, 2011. BEAM, Ivan E., died April 3,2011. CLARK, Frances, 110, died April 4, 2011. DANIELS, Desaree Patterson, died April 2, 2011. Alphonso West Mortuary, Inc. DUNPHY, Christina M., 27, died March 29, 2011. EVERETT, Willie A., died March 30, 2011. GARVIN, Dorothy Dempsey, 70, died March 28, 2011. GEOGHAGAN, Floyd L., 77, died April 1, 2011. HARTLEY, Jean "Honey," Daniels, died April 2, 2011. Alphonso West Mortuary, Inc. HUNTER, Ulysses, 86, died March 30, 2011. JOINS, Margaret Theresa Dawson., died March 29, 2011. KOONTZ, James Leland, 59, died March 29, 2011. MARTIN, Robert, died April 3, 2011. McMULLAN, Dorothy Edna Ward, 91, died March 31, 2011. NEWHAM, William Lee, 61, died April 2, 2011. PARRIS, Michelle Diane Bowden, died March 28, 2011. PITTMAN, Johnny, died April 1, 2011. POLIDOR, Shelia, died April 2, 2011. ROBINSON, Elouise, died April 3, 2011. SMITH, Thomas Milton, "Buddy," Sr., 76, died March 31, 2011. TURNER Samuel Phillip, 84, died March 29, 2011. VUJKO, Slavka, died April 1, 2011. WATSON, Evelyn H., 87, died March 31, 2011. WILLIAMS, John Tillman, 63, died March 24, 2011. WOOTSON, John J., died March 31, 2011. YEARTIE, Comolia, 68, died March 28, 2011. ~* GEORGIA DEATHS BROWN, I. E., 85, died April 5, 2011. BUCHAN, James Edward "Jim," 77, died April 3, 2011. CHENEY, Doyle, Jr., died April 3, 2011. DARRITH, Thomas D., 59, died April 3, 2011. GIBSON, Rae Jean "Jeanie," 71, died April 5, 2011. GREEN, Retired U.S. Army Major Robert Yates, 77, died April 3, 2011. PRINCE, Ramona F., 57, died April 1, 2011. RAY, Truman G., 64, died April 2, 2011. ROBINSON, Elouise "Doll," died April 3, 2011. SMITH, Weyman M. "Skip," 47, died April 2, 2011. 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. Elder Arnitt Jones, Acting Pastor; - 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. Pearce Edwing, Sr. GREATER EL-BETHEL DIVINE HOLINESS CHURCH "The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody" Bishop Lorenzo Hall., Pastor Street Address: 723 W. 4th St. Jacksonville, Florida 32209 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3575, Jacksonville, Florida 32206 Church Telephone: (904) 359-0661 Home: (904) 358-8932 Cell: 710-1586 Sunday School........................................................................... ..9:30 a.m. Morning Worship................................. 11:00 a.m. Tuesday..............................................Prayer Meeting & Bible Study,7:00 p.m. Thursday.... ............. ...................................................Joy Night,7:00 p.m. "Email: Gospell75@aol.com Website: Greaterelbethel.org Pa ries ChapelA.M.E. Church "lii1u A.ll II'n Street, P.O. Bo'\ '"S Buiintin,\ ick I 21i .... (912 1 (261-9559 .: .. vA. Richard /llii~ b,'i.; [a', .., Worship Opportuntities: Sunday C'lichi, S ,h I Lite t lI.ir.ll.-'\ |I liA'" 15 In 55 i ( C luc.it Srud', \\cckl'. Bilc Smtu', i tnd., Ni.l. '" 'I 8:30 p.m . Join Us as We i,,i i, ,11. ,,IJ of God and Enrich Our Souls! (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! CHURCH A4 M K THE STAR APRIL 9, 2011 LIFESTYLE Socially Speaking By Betty Asque Davis / Photos by F.M. Powell (Unlessotherwisespeciied) "There's Always Something Happening On The First Coast" 2011 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION HONORED AT LUNCHEON The Girl Scouts of Gateway Council honored six local women at the 23rd annual Women of Distinction fundraising luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, March 30, 2011. The event recognized women whose accomplishments in careers and com- munity service exemplify the values of Girl Scouts. The 2011 Women of Distinction honorees were: Mesdames Robin J. Albaneze, Betty Asque Davis, Dr. Davalu Parrish, Dr. Judith C. Rodriguez, Laine Silverfield, and Cindy Stover. In addition, Women of Distinction alumna Mrs. Delores Barr Weaver was presented with the Lois T. Graessle Community Impact Award. This award is named for Mrs. Lois Thacker Graessle, a former president of Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, who committed her life to advocating and volunteering on behalf of children, women, the poor and the terminally ill. The first recipient of the award, Mrs. Weaver was honored for her substantial service to our community and support of Girl Scouts. Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, Inc. serves more than 18,000 girl members and more than 7,000 adult members annually in sixteen coun- ties in North Florida. Membership is open to all girls grades K 12 and adults age 18 or older, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, creed, national origin, socio-eco- nomic status, or disability. BETTY ASQUE DAVIS' WOMEN OF DISTINCTION REMARKS "To the distinguished members of the dais, past Women of Distinction Honorees and other honored guests Happy Wednesday! To the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, my sincere thanks to you for select- ing me for this awesome honor. I must also thank you for Girl Scout's contribution to my development and growth during my youth. Although you are recognizing me, the true honorees are my wonderful par- ents- my father, the late Obie Lorn Asque, my mother, Mrs. Inez Christopher Asque, the loving 'Village' of family, Church, caring friends AND my Girl Scout leaders Mrs. Ruth Ray Mrs. Eugenia Brown and the late Mrs. Jessie Meuse. I know that my late father who sold tons of Girl Scout cookies, my late Aunt, Mrs. Pearl Christopher Cohen, my late Godmothers Dr. Hortense Williams Gray and Mrs. Ethel Moman Powell, are each here in spirit. I can feel their glow!! As a Girl Scout I learned Teamwork, Salesmanship, Positive Persuasion, Leadership, Goal Setting, Writing, Singing, Entertaining, the Love of Reading, Public Speaking, Perseverance, and Cooking. What I learned then has carried me throughout my adult life. I am proud to have had Girl Scouts in my family for three (3) generations. My daughter and six granddaughters have all been Girl Scouts and my late grand- son was a Boy Scout. To my family, especially my husband Carl (The Wind Beneath My Wings), my dear friends and my extended family of organizational sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, The Jacksonville Links, and The Jacksonville Moles and profes- sional colleagues, thank you so much for sharing this marvelous celebration! In tribute to my parents and the countless troop leaders, both past and pres- ent, who volunteered their time ensuring that young ladies would have the wonder- ful opportunity to be a Girl Scout, I close with the lyrics of Mother Machree writ- ten by Rida Johnson Young and taught to me by my Girl Scout leader Mrs. Eugenia Brown: 2077 Women or Distinction Honoree with Girl Scouts or Gateway Council CtO 'Sam' Tysver, Martha Barrett, Luncheon Co-Chair, Teala Milton Johnson, Luncheon Co-Chair and James A. Richardson, II-Board Chair, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council. Honoree Robin J. Albaneze and Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Ana Bautista. Tonoree Betty 4sque Davis and Gold Award Recipient Kayla .ewis. Honoree Betty Asque Davis with JacKsonville LinKs Sisters, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Sisters, Jacksonville Moles Sisters and Friends. Photo by FM. Powell "There's a spot in my heart, Which no other may own. There's a depth in my soul, Never sounded or known; There's a place in my memory, My life, that you fill, No other can take it, No one ever will. Ev'ry sorrow or care In the dear days gone by, Was made bright by the light Of the smile in your eye, Like a candle that's set In the window at night, Your fond love has cheered me And guided me right. Sure, I love the dear silver That shines in your hair, And the brow that's all furrowed, And wrinkled with care. I kiss the dear fingers, So toil-worn for me, Oh, God bless you and keep you, Mother Machree. Honoree Laina Silverfielc and Gir Scout Golc Aware Recipien; A n a Bautista. Honoree Betty Asque Davis with her Girl Scout Leaders M Eugenia Brown and her Mother Mrs. Inez Christopher Asque. Mesdames Bonnie Atwater- President Gamma Rho Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Mary Brown-Vice President Gamma Rho Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Christella Witsell Bryant with the Cliff Colemans. Honoree Cindy Stover and Girl Scout Gold Award Recipient Kayla Lewis. THANK YOU S( MUCH!" Honoree Betty Asque Davis with her family-The Mark Singletons, Jam Sr., Mrs. Dolores Lorick Christopher and Mrs. Inez Christopher Asque. Right Photo: Honoree Dr. Davalu Parrish and Girl Scout Gold Award RecipientAna Bautista. Left Photo: Honoree Dr. Judith Rodriguez and Girl Scout Gold. Award Recipient Kayla . Lewis. aa *EIFhll kLIyou for shaing your eventsII and storI'UiI i es forM( tUhe clumn I]11111eachweekB!L.BecauselkiII ofK yolu readers are there I flki IIwith yo eachweekBi.V For lcolumn]11111entries M you~L ma onat edietl t 0-51112 Tl Fe Fx86-88607o b -mi a:baai* watsonrealycoj ~comSEE YOU I PAGE A-4 I _I I IPA: C-1338 REHABILITATE WHARF STRUCTURE BERTH 4 & 5 AT THE TALLEYRAND MARINE TERMINAL Sealed bids will be received by the Jacksonville Port Authority until 2:00 PM (EST), TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2011, at which time they shall be opened in the Public Meeting Room of the Port Central Office Building, 2831 Talleyrand Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32206, to Rehabilitate Wharf Structure - Berth 4 & 5. All bids must be submitted in accordance with specifications and drawings for Contract No. C-1338, which may be examined at the Procurement Department of the Jacksonville Port Authority, located on the second floor of the Port Central Office Building, 2831 Talleyrand Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32206. A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY APRIL 14, 2011, AT 10:00 AM, IN THE PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, FIRST FLOOR OF THE PORT CENTRAL OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT ADDRESS STATED ABOVE. ATTENDANCE BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF EACH PROSPECTIVE BIDDER IS REQUIRED. A BID WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FROM ANY BIDDER WHO IS NOT REPRESENTED AT SUCH CONFERENCE. THE JAXPORT SHUTTLE WILL TAKE BIDDERS TO THE SITE VISIT FOLLOWING THE PRE-BID CONFERENCE. BIDDERS SHOULD BRING A SAFETY VEST AND HARD HAT FOR THE SITE VISIT. Contract Documents and Specifications can be downloaded from; http://www.Jaxport.com/about/projects.cfm. Call the procurement department at (904) 357- 3017, prior to the bid opening to determine if any addenda have been released on this contract. Bid and contract bonding are required. This project will be partial funded by the FDOT State of Florida grant program. wrld AR IL 28 -MAY 1, 2011 OF NATIONS Metropolitan Park C E L E B R A T IO N Jacksonville, Florida U.S.A. For festival times, ticket prices, or more information call (904) 630-3690 or visit www.MakeASceneDowntown.com. 91 Like the World of Nations Celebration on Facebook! ere Florjdd Begosm -IN~J l*Fm-kilr`11 a WJXX NBC WJXX WTLV (j~~~j~~ Ohe fida giiues-Won go jacksonville~com Do you dream of your child going to college? If so, KIPP Impact Middle School may be the key to success for you and your 4th grader. Our free, open enrollment school is backed by a national record of helping children climb the mountain to college. KIPP provides a safe and disciplined learning environment that allows our students to learn at extremely high levels within a longer school day. In KIPP's 99 schools across the nation, over 85% of KIPP students go on to college. The same results are possible for your 4th grader in Jacksonville. KIPP Impact Middle School is now enrolling current 4th graders for next school year's 5th grade class. You are invited to attend a parent information meeting at our school. You will be able to learn more about our program, meet our staff, and see why KIPP has been praised by the United Negro College Fund, the Oprah Winfrey Show, and the Florida Times-Union. *rr S - S 'Sr) f I've never seen schools that operate with the level of discipline, structure, enthusiasm and rigor that I've seen at these KIPP schools around the country. l They create a total, high-demand education culture.0 O Michael Lomax, CEO, United Negro College Fund Become a fan of KIPP impact Middle School IIMPAC. IDDLppjax.oCHrg www.kippjax.org Wanted for University Study African American Men with Prostate Cancer Who is Eligible? Any African American Black Men who have had a diagnosis of prostate cancer in state 1 or 2 within the last 3 years. What is the Study About? African American prostate cancer survivors will volunteer to answer questions about their experiences and feelings about dealing with their prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Men will be asked to talk about their health experi- ences both with cancer and other issues and to discuss their views and experiences related to their relationships when dealing with prostate cancer. Each participant will complete a face-to-face interview lasting roughly 1-2 hours. Men will be compensated $25 for their time. How to Arrange an Interview? If you are eligible and would like to participate, please call or e-mail the Study Director to discuss the possibility of scheduling an interview. Please leave your name, phone numberss, e-mail address, and the best time to call you. Lauren R. Gilbert, Sociology Department, University of Florida Phone: 414-617-1377 or E-mail: l.r.gilbert@ufl.edu Down to Business 3 Andy Johnson Why Wait? LET THE POST OFFICE DELIVER THE FLORIDA or GEORGIA STAR TO YOU I want a One Year Subscription to The Florida or Georgia Star! Please donate 10% of my paid Subscription to the non-pr ofit organization listed below. Please send my Paid Subscription to: Name Address City State Zip Code Name of Organization for Donation: A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE ( ) 6 Months $22.00 ( ) One Year $40.00 ( ) 2 Years -$70.00 SEND TO: The Florida/Georgia Star Post Office Box 40629 Jacksonville, FL 32203-40629 www.thefloridastar.com VISA Cash, Money Order, Check, PayPal, and/or Credit Card Accepted I APRIL 9, 2011 THE STAR PAGE A-5 J PAGEA-6THESTA APIL 211 a pleasure is part of the deal. Even when you're shopping on a budget, you don't have to give up the experience you deserve. At Publix, you'll find hundreds of items on sale every day, while you still enjoy the service you can't quite put a price on. Go to publix.com/save right now to make plans to save this week. o sve here. e-nsoto save here. a presents pel iuWsZic WYorkilshop ofAmnerica (Founded in 1967 by the late Rev. James Cleveland) Wyndham Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront Also Featuring rT ,\ 1 A Delegates $25 I l eC s ". Non-Delegates $35 "il urit Doeve lop"me';U dunc" cil (Included in registration for MWUGL Delegates -with Badge) The Most Worshipful Union Grand Lodge Prince Hll Affiliated Florida; Belize, Central America: and St. John, U.S.V.I. & Jurisdictions, Inc. hosts A Reception in Honor Of The Most Worshipful Grand Master Anthony T. Stafford, Sr., 330 Saturday, April 16, 2011 5:30p.m. 7:00p.m. Wyndham Hotel Jacksonville Riveifront Delegates: $25 Non-Delegates: $35 -~Gospel Concert included~~ (Included in registration for MWUGL Delegates with Badge) inolol Deelonpmnt lCouncil I I Sons of Gospel Miami, FIL .h- I PAGE A-6 THE STAR APRIL 9, 2011 B1 M K APRIL 9, 2011 THE STAR LOCAL SECTION B by Yvonne Brooks Jacksonville City Councilman Dr. Johnny Gaffney presented a resolution to the city coun- cil on Thursday, March 24, 2011 on behalf of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Jacksonville. The resolution proclaims that July 28- 31, 2011 is Buffalo Soldiers weekend here in Jacksonville. The National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club (NABSTMC) will hold it's annual convention in Jacksonville during this weekend. The Jacksonville Chapter president Joe "Hot Wing" Tillmon is very proud that Jacksonville was chosen as the location of the annual meeting and shared that the host hotel is sold out. Hot Wing expects between 1200- 2000 Buffalo Soldiers to be in town during this week- end of the convention. So as Jacksonville rolls out the red carpet for the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle and Troopers clubs expect to see a lot of gold and black around town as those are the clubs primary colors. The Buffalo Soldiers is inviting all of Jacksonville to come out and support this weekend event. Many of the activities will take place downtown at the Jacksonville Landing beginning with the meet and greet Bike Nite on Thursday night at the Landing. The clubs motto is "We gather in Honor and Ride for Pride" in honor of the 9th and 10th calvary. 9th Annual Black Marriage Day at St. Stephen A.M.E. Church S. , i 1 i 1 r ,:] - a' .t .=.. ". i. Story by Juliann M. Blackmon Rev. & Mrs. Michael Mitchell led the way as St. Stephen AME Church Married Couples Ministry cele- brated the ninth annual Black Marriage Day on Sunday, March 27, 2011 with a Re- Affirmation of Wedding Vows Ceremony. Black Marriage Day cele- brates matrimony in the black community. The ceremony took place at the end of the morning's service with Bishop R. V. Webster officiating. It was a beautiful ceremony as 30 couples from the church re-affirmed their vows in an array of African attire. LI MOST'WOlSHIFhl UlIii 141st GRAND COMMUNICATION APRIL 17, 2011 SUNDAY MORNING (Palm Sunday) ISE & WORSHIP SERVE 11:00AM 5TH FLOOR AUDITORIUM MASONIC TEMPLE 410 Broad Street BA. Randall Gavin Praise Team Leader ,L ARE WELCOME !!!! ==NMI I " 9 -- PAGE B 2 INVITATION FOR BIDS Replace HVAC System at the Security Access Building Blount Island Marine Terminal JAXPORT PROJECT NO.: 003.2035.175 JAXPORT CONTRACT NO.: C-1364 Sealed bids will be received by the Jacksonville Port Authority until 2:00 PM (EST). Thursday. April 28. 2011. at which time they shall be opened in the Public Meeting Room of the Port Central Office Building, 2831 Talleyrand Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida, to Replace HVAC System at the Security Access Building. All bids must be submitted in accordance with specifications and drawings for Contract No. C-1364, which may be examined in the Procurement Department of the Jacksonville Port Authority, located on the second floor of the Port Central Office Building, 2831 Talleyrand Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32206. (Please telephone 904/357-3017 for information.) A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY. APRIL 12. 2011. AT 4:15 PM (EST). IN THE SECURITY ACCESS BUILDING WAITING ROOM, 9620 DAVE RAWLS BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32226. THE HVAC SYSTEM WILL BE SHUT DOWN SO THAT INSPECTIONS CAN BE CONDUCTED AFTER THE MEETING. ADDITIONAL SHUTDOWNS FOR INSPECTIONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. ATTENDANCE BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF EACH PROSPECTIVE BIDDER IS REQUIRED. A BID WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FROM ANY BIDDER WHO IS NOT REPRESENTED AT SUCH CONFERENCE. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://WWW.IAXPORT.COM/ABOUT/PROIECTS.CFM FOR CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS. Bid and contract bonding are required. SR 9A/SR 105 (Heckscher Drive) Interchange Financial ID: 209168-7 Duval County, Florida The Florida Department of Transportation invites you to attend a public hearing to discuss proposed improvements to the SR 9A/SR 105 (Heckscher Drive) Interchange in Duval County. This hearing will be held Thursday, April 21,2011, at 6:30 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 10148 New Berlin Road, Jacksonville, Florida. For your convenience, the public hearing will be an open house format between 4:30p.m. and 6:30p.m. so you can review and discuss the exhibits and have your questions answered by one of our staff. Then at 6:30p.m., the Department will open the hearing to provide an opportunity for public comments. It is the policy of the Florida Department of Transportation's District Two to prohibit materials and/or exhibits in our public workshops, meetings and hearings that are not the property of the Department. Therefore, no outside party will be allowed to display or hand out materials in any of these events. Currently, modifications are being proposed for the SR 9A/SR 105 (Heckscher Drive) Interchange. These modifications will provide direct access to New Berlin Road from southbound SR 9A and direct access from New Berlin Road to northbound SR 9A. Limited access right of way will be required forthe proposed modifications- As of March 30, 2011, project information for the proposed interchange improvements will be available for inspection and review during normal business hours at Highlands Regional Library, 1826 Dunn Avenue, Jacksonville. This hearing is being conducted to inform the public of the project and afford the public the opportunity to express views concerning the location, conceptual design and social, economic and environmental effects of the proposed improvements. Economic and environmental effects of the proposed improvements are in accordance with Federal Executive Orders 11990 and 11988. Those who wish to submit written statements may do so at the hearing or mail them to the address below no later than May 2, 2011. All comments received by May 2, 2011, will become part of the public hearing record. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Mr. Stephen Browning at the number below at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing. All interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing to review and discuss this important transportation project. If you need project information or if you have any questions please contact: Mr. Stephen Browning, P.E. Florida Department of Transportation 1-800-749-2967 1109 S. Marion Avenue, MS 2007 or (386) 961-7455 Lake City. FL 32025-5874 Stephen.browning@dot.state.fl.us Announcements, meetings, happenings, and community events scheduled in Jacksonville and the surrounding area NEW STANTON SR. HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 1963 will meet the third Sunday of each month at the Highlands Branch Library, 1826 Dunn Avenue at 3:00-500 pm. Preparing for Class 50th Reunion in the year 2013. Contact Gracie Smith Foreman @ 904 766-5221. NO MEETINGS JUNE & JULY. Library closed Sundays for those months "KUUMBA AFRICAN/AFRICAN-AMERCIAN CULTURAL ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL" Please support our fund raising efforts in the year 2012 by placing your newspaper prints, magazines and catalogs in our Paper Retrieving Recycling bin located in the parking lot at the Winn Dixie Supermarket on Soutel Drive and Moncrief Rd, 5250 Moncrief Rd, Store #194. YOUR ARMS TOO SHORT TO BOX WITH GOD The show is set to gospel music and revolves around the story of Jesus from the book of Matthew. April 9, 7:30 p.m.at the Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum 7th Annual Team Hope Walk for HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE. This 1-mile walk/run along the river unites people in the fight against Huntington's disease, a degenerative brain disorder for which there is no known effective treatment or cure. April 9, 1 p.m.at The Jacksonville Landing EQUAL PAY DAY LUNCHEON TO FEATURE SPIRIT OF ROSIE AWARD WINNERS. April 12, 2011 has been designated as "Equal Pay Day" The event will be held from 11:30 AM 1: 00 PM at the Advanced Technology Center of Florida State College at Jacksonville, rooms T-140 & T-141. Please RSVP to the Women's Center of Jacksonville at 722-3000 x 201. Space is limited CANNING WORKSHOP. Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:00 AM Noon Jacksonville Canning Center, 2525 Commonwealth Avenue, Jacksonville, Fl 32254. For more information call Jeannie at 387-8850 or email crosbyj@coj.net. FREE CHOLESTEROL AND DIABETES SCREENINGS offered from 12:00 pm 5:00 pm April 14 at Winn-Dixie Pharmacy, 8650 Argyle Forest Blvd, Jacksonville, FL. For more information call Cholestcheck: 800-713-3301 (No- Appointments) ANNUAL 5K CHARITY WALK. Local Church Aides In The Educational Crisis. The walk begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. on April 16, 2011, with on-site reg- istration beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the church which is located at 2763 Dunn Avenue, Jacksonville, FL. To register for the charity walk or vendor booth, call the church at (904) 766-5797 or register online at www.oacfchurch.com. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS presents A Genius for Place: American Landscapes of the Country Place Era opening April 29. This exhibit features large-format photographs of many well-known American estates by pho- APRIL 9, 2011 ULYSSES W. WATKINS JR., MD HEALTH NOTES STREP THROAT (Streptococcal Sore Throat) GENERAL INFORMATION DEFINITION: Infection and inflammation of the pharynx by streptococcal bacteria. Strep throat is contagious. One out of 4 family members usually catches it within 2 to 7 days after expo- sure. BODY PARTS INVOLVED: Throat; tonsils. SEX AND AGE MOST AFFECTED: Both sexes; all ages. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS * Fever. * Rapid onset of throat pain. * Throat pain that is worse when swallowing. * Appetite loss. * Headache. * General ill feeling. * Ear pain when swallowing (sometimes). Swollen glands in the neck. * Bright-red tonsils that may have specks of pus. CAUSES: Streptococcal bacteria. RISK INCREASES WITH * Recent strep infection in the household. Smoking. * Fatigue. Cold, wet weather. * Crowded living conditions. HOW TO PREVENT: Avoid contact with infected people. WHAT TO EXPECT APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE Self-care after diagnosis. * Doctor's treatment. DIAGNOSTIC MEASURES * Your own observation of symptoms. * Medical history and physical exam by a doctor. * Laboratory studies, such as throat culture and blood count. A throat culture is the only way to diagnosis a strep-throat infection. This is an inexpensive, quick pain- less procedure in a doctor's office. POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS * Dehydration (if throat is too sore to swallow liquid). * The following complications can be prevented with at least 10 days of treat- ment with penicillin or other effective antibiotics: Abscess next to the tonsil. Rheumatic fever. Glomerulonephritis. PROBABLE OUTCOME: Usually curable in 10 to 12 days with antibiotic treatment. HOW TO TREAT GENERAL MEASURES * For adults or children old enough to gargle, prepare a soothing tea gargle. Double the strength of the tea, and gargle warm or cold as often as it feels good. * Use a cool-mist humidifier to provide moisture. This relieves the dry, tight feeling the throat. * Use warm soaks to relieve the pain in swollen glands. MEDICATION: Your doctor may prescribe penicillin or another antibiotic to take orally or by injection. ACTIVITY * You may read or watch TV. * After treatment, resume normal activity as symptoms improve. Children may return to school 5 days after beginning antibiotics and the fever is normal for 24 hours. DIET: A liquid diet may be necessary when the throat is sore. Drink as many fluids as possible, milk shakes, soups, teas, carbonated drinks and iced coffee. Any type and amount of solid food is acceptable as soon as it can be swallowed without too much pain. glands; glands; CALL YOU DOCTOR IF You have symptoms of a strep-throat. The following occurs during treatment: Temperature is normal for 1 or 2 days, then fever develops. New symptoms appear, such as: nausea; vomiting; earache; cough; swollen skin rash; severe headache; nasal drainage; or shortness of breath. Joints become red or painful. Dark urine, rash, chest pain or fatigue (may occur as much as 3 to 4 weeks later). Dearest, Today while meditating on this week's motivation, I came across a beautiful quote from one of my favorite films, Into The Wild: "Happiness is not real unless it is shared." Who are you sharing your happiness with? If you're not sharing it, when will you start? The film is about a young man who lives his life from a place of sadness, misery, unhappiness and unforgiveness, until he goes out into nature to "find himself'. While we may not all have the opportunity to escape our immediate surroundings; the idea of happiness being real only when shared is worth discussion, no? Dearest, when was the last time you shared a moment of joy with a friend, family mem- ber, and loved one? Or are you still surrounding yourself with people who are not help- ing you get Elevated? The theme for this year is Elevation, by ANY means necessary! This means walking away from hurt, pain, drama, unhappiness, and anything else that pulls us down rather than lift us up. The question is, are you ready to share those uplifting moments, or are you all talk? January is over for New Year's resolutions. What will You do to Elevate yourself and your lifestyle this week? Stay tuned for my next video, in which I will show you how to do this... Always Impeccable, Andrea K. Ortiz, MA http://www.andikconsulting.com tographer Carol Betsch. For more information visit www.cummer.org. MEET THE JAZZ FESTIVAL POSTER ARTIST. Learn about exciting per- formances including Natalie Cole, Herbie Hancock and Eddie Palmieri along with activities for this years' festival held May 26-29 in the heart of downtown. For more information, call (904) 630-3690 or email events@coj.net 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. editingSend your feedback to 972.591.3883 (Phone) or http://www.andikconsulting.com THE STAR APRIL 9. 2011 THE STAR PAGE B-3 :.. . ". ~*:ci~l; i:;; .bd :i::i-lf:: ii:l:I: :i : i '';ii:* \I ~:;;i':..:;.: ~I~C:-'r:- ~`".: ; Soon a year will have passed since the Deepwater Horizon accident in the Gulf. From the beginning, we have taken responsibility for the cleanup. Our commitment to the Gulf remains unchanged, as does our responsibility to keep you informed. Committed to the Gulf No oil has flowed into the Gulf since July 15th. As our efforts continue, nearly 100% of the waters are open and the beaches are clean and open. To ensure its safety, Gulf seafood has been more rigorously tested by independent researchers and experts than any other seafood in the world. To date, BP has spent more than $13 billion in clean-up costs. Restore the Environment An additional $282 million has been spent on environmental issues, including wildlife rescue and restoration of wildlife refuges across the region. We have also committed $500 million to the Gulf of Mexico Research Institute to fund scientific studies on the potential impact of the spill. Help to Rebuild the Economy $5 billion in claims have already been paid. We've committed $20 billion to an independent fund to pay for environmental restoration and all legitimate claims, including lost incomes. More than $200 million in grants have been made to the Gulf Coast States to promote tourism and seafood. Learn and Share the Lessons This was a tragedy that never should have happened. Our responsibility is to learn from it and share with competitors, partners, governments and regulators to help ensure that it never happens again. We know we haven't always been perfect but we are working to live up to our commitments, both now and in the future. For more information, please visit bpamerica.com. facebook.com/BPAmerica twitter.com/BP_America bp youtube.com/bp $ W S2011 BP, E&P APRIL 9, 2011 THE STAR PAGE B-3 T"I Kx'' PAGEB4 CMYK THE STAR APRIL 9.2011 I, H SPORTS Jacksonville University's Artis Gilmore Elected to Hall of Fame With a record-setting college career and a stellar professional career that included being named an all-star in three different leagues, Artis Gilmore will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2011. Gilmore's career has been legendary from the beginning starting with taking Jacksonville University on a Cinderella run to the national title game in 1970. From there, he was drafted by the Kentucky Colonels of the ABA - leading them to the title in 1975, earning Most Valuable Player honors in the playoffs. After the merger, Gilmore was the first pick in the ABA dispersal draft by the Chicago Bulls, playing 12 seasons in the NBA with Chicago, San Antonio and Boston. He will be inducted into the Hall during the annual enshrinement ceremony set for Aug. 11-13 in Springfield, Mass. Dennis Rodman Elected to Hall of Fame Dallas native, Barry Browder coached the little league basketball team when Dennis Rodman played. He said Rodman was a shy youngest and did not like his own looks, but he played hard and he as a coach was proud of him. Rodman is a graduate of South Oak Cliff High School and made a lot of changes after graduation. Some we like, some we don't like said some Dallas residents. Anyway, he has truly made.it. Dennis Rodman's going to the Hall of Fame, and he's freaking out. Which is so unlike him. From NBC Sports: "I thought it was a joke," the five-times NBA champion and defensive wizard told a news conference on Monday when asked about his initial reaction to learning of his selection. "I never even dreamed of this. I never even thought of being in the Hall of Fame ... When I played, I did my job, had fun, and entertained the crowd. This right here, I'm trying to soak it all in." UConn 3rd National Championship NFL Now Waiting Jaguars Ticket The running of the fans began at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, when the doors at Gampel Pavilion swung open for UConn's champi- onship rally. And for 45 minutes, the festive crowd of about 6,000 or 7,000 chanted and cheered as the UConn band played and the cheerlead- ers performed. Highlights of UConn's title game victory over Butler played on the video board fans cheered as they final sec- onds ticked off the clock and UConn players began celebrating fans snapped pictures. Finally at 5:30, radio voice Joe D'Ambrosio took the microphone. The crowd erupted when he referenced a sign on Rt. The fans watched a video tribute, which ended with UConn's third national champi- onship. Holders Waiting for Answers A lawsuit has been filed and a Lockout is in place which frightens some but not all. Jaguars Senior Vice President, Macky Weaver said that once the lockout was announced, Jaguars ticket sales slowed down. Nearly 70 percent of season ticket holders are not wait- ing to find out what is going to happen. They have already purchased their \ I tickets. However, there is need for more sales to avoid our home games to be blocked out. e -- - Therefore, the Jaguars extended J-O the deadline for season ticket holders to April 29, 2011. J i NFL's first day to draft is April S15 AL L-U- CAN -EAT s15 28. The word, buy your tickets. / 1 T TT Texas A & M Women's Basketball Wins National Championship Texas A&M won the program's first ever women's basketball national cham- pionship Tuesday, defeating Notre Dame ATM mle ENIn UIEi 76-70 in a matchup of two No. 2 seeds who sprung upsets of top seeds in the national semifinals. Danielle Adams led the Aggies, scoring 30 points on 13-of-22 shooting and grabbing nine rebounds to earn Most Outstanding Player. Tyra White added 18 points for Texas A&M, which shot 54.7 percent from the field. White's 3- pointer with 1:07 to go just beat the shot clock and put the Aggies up by five, a deficit from which Notre Dame couldn't rally. "I knew they couldn't stop me inside so that's what I did, I took it inside," said Adams, who scored 22 points in the second half. We tried, said Notre Dame, we just couldn't stop her. & INTERNTIlOilr0L DI F ACWION & 6, **1W SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011 The rally will be held from 12 to 4PM at: CITY HALL & HEMMING PLAZA 135 MONROE ST. JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 Over 100 cities will rally, teach-in, march, demonstrate, and stand-up for justice. 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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 Convention Committee, under the leadership of first Vice President Greg Clark, Florida Region Vice President Seabon Dixon and Orlando Chap- ter President Charles Lewis have worked diligently to or- chestrate a high quality, informative and en- joyable set of workshops and activities that will remind the FAMU community of their respon- sibility to the future of the university. "The excitement is truly building for the 2011 Convention in Orlando," said Director for Alumni Affairs Carmen Cummings-Martin. "Or- lando 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 President Thomas Mitchell, first Vice Presi- dent Clark and Florida Region Vice President Dixon have taken the lead to develop what is sure to be an interesting atmosphere of dia- logue aimed at building a stronger FAMU. Tributes to our legendary Dr. William P. Fos- ter are planned as well as panel discussions featuring key university administrators who will shed light on the vision for sustaining this great institution in an ever-changing economic climate." 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." The tentative schedule for the 2011 convention is as follows: Wednesday, May 18 1 p.m.-5 p.m. nament 6 p.m.-Midnight Suite Convention Golf Tour- Hospitality Thursday, May 19 Rattler Sports Day 9:15 a.m.-9:45 a.m. Convention Kickoff Cel- ebration honoring William P. Foster featuring The Marching "100" 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Coaches Forum and Panel Discussion Noon -2 p.m. Rattler Sports Lunch- eon honoring the Rattler Hall of Fame In- ductees Keynote Speaker: Derek Home, FAMU's ath- letic director 2:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. 6 p.m.-Midnight 8 p.m.-Midnight Regional Meetings Welcome Reception Hospitality Suite Friday, May 20 Rattler Academic Day 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Dean's Breakfast and Panel Discussion 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Convention Job Fair and Business Expo (free and open to the pub- lic) 10:50 a.m.-Noon Alumni Affairs Work- shop 12:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Presidential luncheon honoring past FAMU presidents 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. FAMU NAA Executive Board Meeting 6 p.m.-Midnight Hospitality Suite 7 p.m.-Midnight Life Members Night Out at B.B. Kings Blues Club 7 p.m.-Midnight Alumni Social Event Saturday, May 21 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Body Meeting 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fair and Business Exi Breakfast and General FAMU Recruitment Admission is free and open to the general public. 6 p.m.-7 p.m. ception 7 p.m.-Midnight Scholarship Gala Re- Scholarship Gala In an effort to foster a spirit of loyalty, fraternity and scholarship, the mission of the FAMU-NAA is to promote the continuous ac- tive interest in and support of FAMU, to effect united action on behalf of and for the general welfare of FAMU as an educational institution of higher learning. With more than 60 chapters located throughout the country, the FAMU- NAA has provided more than $1 million in scholarship money and other financial support to the university. THE STAR PR- 1 APRIL, 2011 THE STAR PR-2 REP RA I UNCF NEEDS COMMUNITIES ACROSS AMERICA TO HELP STUDENTS GRADUATE THIS SPRING: TEXT "UNCF" TO 50555 $1 Million Needed From Concerned Individuals, Corporations & Foundations PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- UNCF-the United Negro Col- lege Fund-the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization, needs communities' support across America to help thou- sands of economy-impacted college students short of funds to pay their tuition and room and board balances in order to graduate this spring. The UNCF Campaign For Emergency Student Aid is an initiative to help students at UNCF's 39 member historically black colleges and uni- versities complete their senior year and get their diplomas. Nationally, UNCF has raised nearly $3 million toward its $4 million goal for this academic year to ensure that 2,600 at risk students graduate this spring. Concerned advocates for education are encouraged to join UNCF and the more than 10,000 individuals, corporations, organizations who have already signed on and made donations to ensure that students who have done everything in their power to graduate walk across the stage and receive their college diplomas. (Logo: http://photos.pmewswire.com/prh/20101110/UNCFLOGO) "Thousands of students are so close to crossing the finish line and getting their college degrees," said Michael L. Lomax, Ph.D., UNCF president and CEO. "They have worked hard but are falling short financially. It is critical for all Americans who understand the power of an education and the doors it can open, to join forces to help these students get the education they need and our nation needs them to have. Many of these students will not be able to graduate this year if those who understand don't step up to help." As the recession lingers, many students at UNCF schools con- tinue to find themselves in financially vulnerable positions. Layoffs, pay cuts, and the disappearance of many private student loan programs have left students owing money for tuition, text books, and dormitory rooms--bills that must be paid before they can graduate. Education ad- vocates, supporters and friends of UNCF can text "UNCF" to 50555 on their cell phones to donate $10 to help students walk the last mile of their education. To learn more and make an online donation, visit www.uncf.org and click on the Campaign for Emergency Student Aid icon. Individuals, corporations and foundations across America can help thousands of students finish the spring semester by contributing to the Campaign For Emergency Student Aid. At the UNCF "A Mind Is" Gala held March 7th, corporations like Coming, Aetna Inc and AT&T stepped up and donated $100,000 each to help students who have done everything in their power to graduate, to cross the finish line. Lowe's contributed $500,000 to the campaign this year. Many companies match their employees' donations, doubling the support for these deserving college seniors. Other companies, like ExxonMobil and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, have given CESA challenge grants--donations that UNCF matches--again effectively doubling the donation. All of them help a graduating senior complete the final year of their college edu- cation. Since its founding, UNCF has helped more than 400,000 stu- dents earn degrees from its 39 member colleges and universities. Today, 55,000 students attend UNCF member institutions each year. The McKenzie Noelle Wilson Foundation Encourages Local Teens to Spread Kindness Jacksonville, FL The McKenzie Noelle Wilson Foundation announced its initiative to en- courage local teens to express kindness through the Random Acts of Kindness movement. The Random Acts of Kindness movement is part of the Foundation's McKenzie Cares program. To facil- itate the kindness movement amongst teens, the Foundation is giving out Random Acts of Kind- ness cards to students at local high schools. Upon performing an act of kindness, the giver will dis- tribute the card to the recipient. It is the hope that the recipient will then use that card to "pass it on!" The Foundation has also created a blog for teenagers to share their stories of kindness. At www.mckenziecares.org teens can express what it means to be a considerate person. For more infor- mation on how to get your cards or the blog, go to www.caregivegrow.org. Random Acts of Kindness is a world- wide movement that encourages unique ways of spreading compassion either anonymously or to friends and neighbors. By revealing to teenagers that they can bring hope to our society through simple acts such as, showing a new student around campus, taking out a neighbor's garbage, or even planning a food drive for a local food bank, the Foundation hopes to show teens that they can have a positive impact on today's world. The McKenzie Noelle Wilson Founda- tion is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization estab- lished in memory of McKenzie Wilson who passed away in 2010. The Foundation is dedicated to investing in our future by helping young people find their purpose in an increasingly complex and challenging world. Its mission is to support a va- riety of efforts to help young people identify and develop their talents, their character and their spir- ituality in order to become productive and fulfilled adults. It is currently building programs and re- sources to help young people recognize their full potential. For more information about the Foun- dation or how you can help, visit www.caregive- grow.org. GIANT ANTEATER BORN AT JACKSONVILLE ZOO AND GARDENS A giant anteater was bor at the Jack- sonville Zoo and Gardens on February 22. The mother (dam), named Stella-Abril, and her off- spring are doing well. Stella was bor on April 28, 1997, and this is her fifth offspring since ar- riving at the Jacksonville Zoo on May 6, 1998. Killroy, the father (sire), was bor October 15, 1999 and arrived at the Zoo on August 16, 2000. This is the 15th giant anteater bor at the Jack- sonville Zoo. This was a highly anticipated birth, in part because veterinary and keeper staff had been performing routine ultrasounds, enabling close monitoring of fetal development. Stella was an excellent patient for these procedures, espe- cially since they were completely voluntary and didn't require any sedation--just a steady supply of ripe avocado. Visitors may be able to see the dam carrying her young on her back in the after- noons starting today. The pair will go on exhibit full time daily within the next few weeks. The anteaters are located at the Zoo's River's Edge ex- hibit in the Range of the Jaguar. Naming rights for the baby will be auctioned off at the Zoo's an- nual ExZOOberation evening fundraiser on April 16, 2011 to help support zoo operations including animal care and conservation. "Giant anteater births in zoos are still fairly rare, and I'm proud of Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens' prolific history with this fascinating species", says Dan Maloney, the Zoo's Deputy Di- rector of Conservation and Education. Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) recommended the pairing and breeding of these two animals as part its giant anteater Yellow Species Survival Plan. Anteaters are listed as NT (near threatened) on the IUCN Red Data List. Anteaters are edentate animals-they have no teeth. Their long tongues are more than sufficient to lap up the 35,000 ants and termites they swallow whole each day. Giant anteaters use their sharp claws to tear openings into anthills so they can put their long snout and efficient tongue to work. However, their prey, the ants, will fight back with painful stings, so an anteater may spend only a minute feasting on each mound. They have to eat quickly, flicking their tongue up to 160 times per minute. Antaters are careful to never de- stroy a nest, preferring instead to return and feed again in the future. Giant anteaters are found in Central and South America, where they prefer tropical forests and grasslands. The Giant Anteater can reach seven feet long from tip of its snout to the end of its tail. They are not normally aggressive, but a cornered anteater can be fierce, rearing up on its hind legs using its tail for balance, and lashing out with dangerous claws that are some four inches long. They can fight off even a puma or a jaguar. APRIL9. 2011 THE STAR PR 2 APRIL 9, 2011 THE STAR PR-3 E P RI What does sour school and town do to) .) ...recycle i ems now yo wNe s. ri n. www.readingclubfun.com Annimills LLC 2011 V8-N15 Homework Complete - Students are "going green" to help keep the environment clean. To save paper, our homework assignments now come in daily emails. Everyone has learned what items can be recycled and they put them into bins. 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(some assignments board is cut for Print out the newest reading log and certificate set: u invent different lunchboxes www.readingclubfun.com u nep ,. _ I_( r I ___I_ ~___I I I_ 1_ _1_1_1 1 I I I APRIL 9, 2011 THE STAR PR 3 APRIL 9, 2011 Epa Administrator Lisa P. Jackson And Atlanta Mayor M. Kasim Reed To Keynote Famu's 2011 Spring Commencement from toxins and pollution and renewing public trust in EPA's work. Jackson is the first African American to serve as EPA administrator. In her first days in the position, she pledged to review critical decisions on auto emissions, initiated the monitoring of toxic air pollution around public schools and proposed new, targeted greenhouse gas reporting requirements. Jackson has made it a priority to focus on vulnerable groups includ- ing children, the elderly and low-income communities that are particularly susceptible to environmental and health threats. In addressing these and other issues, she has promised all stakeholders a place at the decision-making table. Before becoming EPA's administrator, Jackson served as chief-of-staff to New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine and commissioner of the state's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Prior to joining DEP, she worked for 16 years as an employee of the U.S. EPA. Jackson graduated summa cum laude from Tulane University and earned a master's degree in chemical engineering from Princeton University. She was born in Pennsylvania and grew in New Orleans, La. Jackson now re- sides in Washington, D.C. She is married to Kenny Jackson and is the proud mother of two sons, Marcus and Brian. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Atlanta Mayor M. Kasim Reed will serve as the keynote speaker for Florida A&M University's (FAMU) 9 a.m. Spring During th pr esnttion p motion of the monthly meeting of the Dval Commencement ceremony and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ad- Conty Schoo Board, Sup rintennt Ed Ptt-Dannals d Board member r- ministrator Lisa P. Jackson will serve as the 2 p.m. speaker. The ceremonies oid eplo a tudt ad a community prtnr for their outstanding are scheduled for Saturday, April 30 in the Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose compli shmnt an contribution toDval County Public Shool: Center and Teaching Gymnasium. Reed was elected in December 2009 as Atlanta's 59th mayor. He is a former public school employee r rco ed their i partner with the international law firm Holland & Knight LLP in Atlanta. p with cunselin program both inside and out th school After serving two terms as the state representative for House District 52, he was elected to the Georgia State Senate in November 2002. ..-, t . A . During his term in the Georgia State Senate, he was a member of the Senate Judiciary, Higher Education, Transportation, Ethics, and the State and B rly N alk pripal at haff Trail E a r I fo Local Government Committees. He served as the campaign manager forAt- , lanta's former Mayor Shirley Franklin in her successful effort to become the first female mayor of the City of Atlanta, and then served as co-chairman of Nik Ry coun t Mayport Midd rconized fo receiving the Shirley Franklin's Transition Team. His civic and professional leadership Lcill Crvsell Aw have been recognized by local and national publications such as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the New York Times, and the Washington Post, among anielle Cogdell, a student at iJames Welon Johnson, was recognized for win- others. ing the Governor's Rcognition Scholarship Essay Contest sponsored by the A former member of the Board of Directors for Sunrise Bank ofAt- Flori Prepaid College Foundation lanta, Reed has also served as a member of the Board of the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund, and the Board of the National Black Arts Festival. He is HandsOn iJcksonville wa reconid for their numero contribution to a member of the Board of Trustees of Howard University. Most recently, the Duvl Count public school through individual school and istrict-wid project Aspen Institute selected him as a Rodel Fellow. He earned both his B.A. and Dal county Public School opa 172 school and sr approxi- J.D. degrees from Howard University. lately 12,000 student. Th school district i committed topriding high qal- Jackson leads EPA's efforts to protect the health and environment for ity e tional opportunities that ill inspire all tunt to acquire and s the all Americans. She and a staff of more than 17,000 professionals are work- knoled7Ie and kills needed to scceed in a global economy, and cultull diver s ing across the nation to usher in a green economy, addressing health threats wold THE STAR PR-4 C&J1 C M K April 9, 2011 THE STAR Vol. 1, No. 20 CliI an Jutc A Pbicaili of th Foida Sta an Ge i Star Former Duke University Rape Accuser Arrested for Stabbing Boyfriend The woman who accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape in 2006 was arrested Sunday for stabbing her boyfriend repeatedly with a knife. Crystal Mangum, 32, allegedly as- saulted her 46-year-old lover at her south Durham, NC apartment and was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. SThis arrest is the latest in a series of brushes with the law for Mangum. In February of 2010, Mangum was arrested and charged with attempted murder and arson after one of her chil- Crystal Mangum dren (at the time aged 3, 9 and 10) called the police to report domestic violence. Mangum gave the officers a false name and age and set her then-boyfriend's clothes on fire in the bathroom tub. She also slashed the tires of the man's car, as well as smashed in his windshield with a vacuum cleaner while the police were in her apartment. By December of that year, Mangum was convicted of felony arson, child abuse, vandalism and resisting a law enforcement officer for the incident. The felony arson charge was dismissed earlier this year. Mangum became known by the public after she falsely accused the three white lacrosse players, claiming they raped her at a party at which she worked as a stripper for an escort company. She never faced any charges for her false accusations. School Restroom A 15-year-old girl took her own life in the rest- room of her high school Monday. ..." The freshman at Leander High School in Texas S brought a gun to school and shot herself while classes F were in session. According to police, there were no other students present when she fired the gun. Leander High School Police released no other details regarding the vic- tim or the incident. Townspeople Place Blame on 11- Year-Old Girl for Rape Four of the 16 rape suspects A rape case took a twisted turn when the residents of Cleveland, TX blamed an 11-year-old rape victim for the crime against her. The girl, who accused 19 men of raping her on four separate occasions, was the subject of a town meet- ing during which the locals blamed her for instigating the attacks. Some said the young girl lied about her age and engaged in sexual acts willingly with the men. Many also blamed the parents, saying that they should have been aware of their daughter's whereabouts. According to reports, the girl's mother suffers from a brain tumor and her father is on disability. The investigation began in December, when a friend of the girl told a teacher she had seen a cell phone video of her friend being sexually assaulted inside an abandoned trailer by multiple men. Two of the town's star high school athletes and several men with criminal records were among those ar- rested. They range in age from 16 to 27. m m ssSHH! From Actual Police Reports Did You Hear About?... EDITOR'S N Al upcsaedee noetulspoe ult nacuto a.TeSeifsOfc eot I,, 'I I' ,', ''I-' xr *m~we fnhlc ecr Te~~i sikvtooeeyt i te on rca muhum e-,- MURDER Jacksonville police officers responded to the 800 block of Franklin street in reference to a shooting. I - Officers soon learned that the victim, a young male, had been shot multiple times while attempt- ing to run away from the suspect. The victim died at the scene. Police interviewed several witnesses who all claimed that the suspect in question was indeed the person who shot the victim and killed him. According to their statements, the victim, suspect, and the sus- pect's brother had been engaged in a verbal altercation that had escalated to the point where witnesses intervened to separate the men. The suspect and his brother later returned to their nearby apartment, where the sus- pect jumped out of the second floor window with a revolver. 7WE FLORIDA STAR CONNECTION Would you like to stay connected with your loved ones on lock down in jail, or prison? Anyone gone but not forgotten that you want to encourage? Get connected and keep a CONNECTION through our new CONNECTION spot starting April 16. Call, Write, Email, or Fax to us titled: CONNECTION $10 -3 Lines of text only (Total 18 words) With PICTURE included $25. Contact G' @ 904-766-8834 or Email G(fithefloridastar.com send all correspondents to P.O. Box 40629 Jacksonville, FL 32203 The suspect's brother attempted to bring the suspect back inside again, but on the way, the two of them encoun- tered the victim in the hallway. The sus- pect engaged the vic- tim in a verbal argument once more and the suspect shot the victim as he tried to run away. The suspect, who had fled, was later ar- rested and trans- ported to jail. Workplace Violence Workplace or occupational violence has become an increasingly se- rious problem throughout all segments of our society. Consider the fol- lowing to understand the magnitude and seriousness of workplace violence: * Workplace violence is the fastest growing form of murder in the U.S. * In the U.S., 10.25% of men and 40.34% of women killed at work die of murder. * According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, each year more than 1,600 people are murdered at work. * More than 2,000,000 people are assaulted on the job each year. * More than 6,000,000 people are threatened on the job each year. * According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, federal, state and gov- ernment workers, who make up about 18% of the total U.S. workforce account for 30% of all workplace victims. Here are a few guides to help in the prevention of workplace vio- lence: * Staff members should notify supervisors and security of domestic con- flicts and violence. * Non-harassment policies should be clearly written and then read and signed by all employees. * Companies and businesses should have a consistent, well-publicized policy that allows for zero tolerance for weapons. * Minimize workplace stress. April 9. 2011 THE STAR C&J PA GE A-2 Apriln 9,ur 2011 THE STAR C&JPAG 3 Cops Shut Down Shoplifting Ring A shoplifting ring in Clay County was un- covered by county detectives and FDLE agents, lead- ing to an arrest. According to police, two women are be- lieved to have been providing "shopping lists" to pro- fessional shoplifters who would in turn steal the listed items from local retail stores. These items would then be sold to predetermined buyers for a profit. Police arrested one of the operation lead- ers, Nyota Z. McGriff. She is charged with four counts of initiating theft of property (fencing) plus one drug sale charge. A warrant was issued for McGriff's sus- Nyota McGriff pected accomplice, 28-year-old Dishawn D. Butler, who remains at large. Lawn Worker On Trial for Murdering Employer A Jacksonville man is on trial this week for the killing of his employer during a robbery. 82-year-old Renie Telzer-Bain was found dead on the floor of her bedroom four days after Christmas in 2009. Her daughter-in-law, Lisa Telzer, discovered the elderly woman's body and noticed that the bedroom had been ransacked. 41-year-old Cecil King is accused of brutally mur- dering the woman, using a hammer to beat Telzer to death. He hit her at least 17 times before stealing her car and jewelry and fleeing the scene. Police believe that because King knew Telzer well, he also knew she would be an easy target. CrMime Watch^I'm Florida Cop Beats Girlfriend for Not Holding His Hand A veteran Miami-Dade police officer was arrested for domestic violence after he assaulted his girlfriend for not holding his hand during a basketball game. According to police, an apparently offended Sgt. Reinaldo Ruiz forced his com- panion to catch a cab home from the Miami Heat game they had seen together. When the woman arrived at Ruiz's home, Ruiz was already there, holding his semi-automatic service pistol. He put a bullet in the chamber and paced the room while the terrified woman tried to quickly pack her bags to leave the house. Ruiz dumped the woman's luggage and knocked the phone out of her hand as she tried to call 911. Then he grabbed the woman by her hair and dragged her around the house. When she finally broke free, she ran to a closet with a phone while Ruiz up- graded his weaponry and pulled out an AR-15 assault rifle. He grabbed her and threw her out of the house just before police arrived. The 47-year-old officer is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and has been relived of duty with pay by the Miami-Dade police department pending an investigation of the incident. Jax Housing Authority Worker Charged with Theft The former director of Human Resources for the Jacksonville Housing Authority was arrested for theft. 40-year-old Quintin Brett Miller was fired from his job in early March after police say he falsified docu- ments to steal more than $20,000 from the business' tu- ition reimbursement program. The Chief Financial Officer for the agency came across forged checks filled out by Miller. The checks were made out to Miller and signed with his co-workers names, who were unaware their names were being used to obtain the checks. The agency offered to allow Miller to repay the money in lieu of criminal charges being filed against him, but Miller never signed the agreement. He later told po- lice that he stole the money to pay for expensive medical bills. April 9. 2011 THE STAR C& JPAGE A-3 C&J4 M K April 9, 2011 THE STAR C&JPae A-4 Criina U MISNGPRSN Name: Chanise Davis Age: 16 Height: 5'6" Weight: 1771bs Last seen 03/09/11 in Marietta, GA. May be with juvenile female. May travel to Santee, SC. Name: Christine Jackson Name: Donald Jackson Age: 15 Height: 5'4" Age: 1 Height: 2'3" Weight: 1351bs Weight: 181bs Last seen 03/13/11 in West Palm Last seen 06/16/10 in Golden Beach, FL. May still be in local Gate, FL. May be with mother in area. New York, Canada, or Jamaica. Name: Aaron Johnson Age: 16 Height: 5'9" Weight: 1401bs Last seen 02/12/11 in Miami, FL. Name: Tyreshia Jones Age: 14 Height: 5'2" Weight: 1301bs Last seen 03/08/11 in Orlando, FL. Has multiple tattoos. May still be in local area. I I He Loves the Sauce I I Paper Trail A Jacksonville man found it unforgivable when a sandwich shop left the sauce off his favorite sandwich - so much so that he called the police to complain. Reginald Peterson then called 911 again soon after because they apparently weren't moving fast enough to come to his aid. The shop employees made sure to lock him out of the restaurant until police showed up. A bank robber in Ocala, FL made it easy for police to track him down when he left a personal check with his address on it at the scene of the crime. Patrick Johnson gave a teller a note demanding money at a Bank ofAmerica on 34th Street, but the note was written on the back of his check. He took off in a cab but didn't get far when he was nabbed by police. Ilallll. IoIUUC I O11 Age: 52 Offense: Burglary Name: Sherika Age: 37 Offense: Fraud Name: Antonio Willia Age: 23 Offense: Racketeering Name: Dejon Kearse Name: Ronald Slaughter Name: Shawn Bryant Age: 19 Age: 25 Age: 35 Offense: Probation Violation Offense: Fniiur Tn Annonr Offense: Contempt of Court .. . . AL R Name: Vernon Mosley Offense: Stat. Rape Name: Renford Roberts Offense: Molestation Name: Thomas Simmons Offense: Molestation Name: Tyrone Brown Name: Tierra Carrol Name: Eric Cooper Offense: Burglary Offense: Aggrv. Assault Offense: Rape w ithip are ed to c i S r at ,I Yoc mI In a y an b o a r |