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What Really Happened to

Kendrick Johnson?

When the parents of Kendrick Johnson learned that their son had died, they

could not compare his appearance on how, especially when they were told his

death was accidental. Of course, when you see Kendrick’s pictures before and

after, why would the police officers think their findings would be believed by

anyone, including their fellow officers. The parents were arrested for protesting.

Kendrick Johnson was a Lowndes County High School student found dead rolled

up in a gym mat at the school back in January.

The second autopsy report directly contradicts the autopsy completed by the

Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

The original autopsy says that Kendrick Johnson died as a result of "unexplained,

apparent non-accidental, blunt force trauma." Which is what the family says they

thought all along.

This new autopsy report was commissioned by the family-- and it directly con-

tradicts the autopsy completed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

When Kendrick Johnson's body was found in a gym mat in the Lowndes High

School Gym on January 11th. The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office said there

were no signs of foul play. A Georgia Bureau of Investigation autopsy report said

he died by accidental asphyxiation. But the family didn't buy that and hired their

own pathologist for a new autopsy. The pathologist said he found blunt force

trauma to Kendrick Johnson's neck that were consistent with inflicted injury.

Lydia Whitlock: "It gives a little bit of relief, but the day that we get justice for

my nephew will be the ultimate relief and the ultimate exhale for the family. We

certainly would like to have the Justice Department to intervene and to reopen

the investigation. We think that there are certainly enough questions that have

been raised."

The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office had no comment about the results of the

second autopsy.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has said they stand by their report after re-

viewing the findings of the second autopsy.

According to CNN, a second independent autopsy shows Kendrick Johnson died

of "apparent non-accidental, blunt force trauma".

"Whatever happened, somebody has to pay. You know, it's just hard to believe

that something like that can happen at a place like that and nobody knows any-

thing," said Eddie Tooley, Kendrick's grandfather.

There are two sides to this story but the only thing both agree on is Kendrick died

in the gym. It was an accident, was the finding of the initial autopsy by the Geor-

gia Bureau of Investigation. They say it was the result of suffocating by hanging

in the mat upside down over night, after trying to grab a shoe. That theory doesn't

make sense to the family and they say it doesn't explain the bruises said the county

coroner who also says it took the sheriff’s office six hours to contact him, when

he should have been called immediately.

The Florida Star has received a large number of calls comparing Syrian residents

being killed, stating we need to first take care of the murders in America within

the minority communities before even considering money or military forces going

to another country.

Get the Help Needed to Lower Your Mortgage Payments

No, this is not Emmitt Till, it is Kendrick Johnson in Georgia, 2013

Ms. Rosemary Williams, standing in her front yard, advising listeners of

how she was able to lower her monthly payment and save her North Jack-

sonville home through NACA. For more information on how you can pur-

chase a home or lower your monthly payments, with minimal interest rates,

see page 5 of this paper and meet with representatives.

Saying Goodbye to

Ms. Leapheart

Girl Sent Home Because

of Hair Braids

Gwendolyn Clarice Leap-

heart

Born August 19,1921 Passed on

Monday, September 2, 2013

Funeral services will be held Fri-

day, September 6, 2013 at

11:00 AM at St. Gabriel’s Episco-

pal Church, 5235 Moncrief Rd W,

The Deborah Brown Community School’s policy

against “faddish” hair — “such as dreadlocks,

afros, mohawks” — led to a 7-year-old girl being

sent home from school in tears. Tiana Parker’s fa-

ther, Terrance Parker, told KOKI that he was

forced to pull his daughter out of the Tulsa charter

school after administrators hassled the family

about her appearance. Parker, who’s a barber, said

school officials at Deborah Brown told him that

Tiana’s hair didn’t look presentable.

“She’s always presentable. I take pride in my kids

looking nice,” Parker told KOKI. “She went to

the school last year and didn’t have any prob-

lems,” he added, telling a reporter that Tiana’s

hairstyle had not changed. “It hurt my feelings to

the core,” Parker said as he comforted his visibly

upset daughter. Tiana, a straight-A student, has

been enrolled at another school that welcomes her

new hairstyle.

Tiana began to cry when the reporter asked her

why she was sad.

Arsenio Hall Back with Late Night Show - CBSArsenio Hall: Back in the game

Arsenio Hall returns to a changed, and much more

crowded, late-night TV landscape

He is extremely polite and instantly likable, good qual-

ities in someone once again asking America to spend an

hour each weeknight with him. His Chicago background,

while relatively short, was very important:

The57-year-old has a lot of friends such asMagic" (John-

son), "Quincy" (Jones), and "Jay" (Leno), and still more

people by their full names: Stevie Wonder, Alec Baldwin,

Billy Bush, Bill Maher, Andrew Dice Clay.

Indeed, ask him about re-entering late-night in an era

when there are so many more players in that field than

when he left it, in 1994, and he relays what some of those friends have been telling him:

"When a Quincy Jones would say, 'I can't believe that you're not gonna try it again,' I'd al-

ways say, 'It's crowded, it's crowded. It's not like it was.' And I always got from people —

and maybe it's 'cause I want to believe this — from Quincy Jones to Alec Baldwin, people

always said, 'But I still think, "You're not there."' And maybe my taste and personality is

different enough to create a 19th late-night show that might find a home." Let’s see!

NEW FOUNTAIN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH, lo-cated at 737 Jessie St., Jacksonville, FL, with Rev. LouisKirkland, Pastor. We, the Members of the Steward Boardof New Fountain and the entire membership, cordiallyinvite you to join us as we show our appreciation to ourPastor and First Lady, Sunday, September 8, 2013. at10:30 a.m. and Monday, September 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.Our 10:30a.m. Speaker will be Vonkesha Jenkins, thedaughter of Reverend and Mrs. Louis Kirkland. TheFountain is looking forward to the fellowship may God’srichest blessing be upon you and your church family. Call904-358-2258 for more information.

SUMMERVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH, 690 West20th St., Jacksonville, FL, with Dr. James W. Henry, Pas-tor. CHOIR #1 IN CONCERT, Sunday, September 8,2013 at 5:00 p.m. Special Guest Soloist - Gary Chisolmfrom Atlanta, GA; Special Guest Choir - St. Paul C.M.E.Cathedral Choir, Savannah, GA. Choirs from the sur-rounding Jacksonville area. For more information, call904-598-0501. We’re looking forward to a day of HighPraise.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH -You’re invited toSt. Paul Lutheran Church “Annual Prayer Breakfast.”Our Guest Speaker is Mrs. Deidra Oliver Franklin, an in-spiring, prolific Christian author and inspirationalspeaker. Mrs. Franklin has written a poem, short storiesand guidebooks for people of all ages that she is eagerlywaiting to publish. It is her desire to create literature,based on the word of God which “touches a heart andchanges a life.” Join us on Saturday, September 21, 2013from 8:30am-11:00am as Mrs. Franklin answers the callto “teach and spread the word of God throughout theworld.” A free breakfast will be served. Please RSVP to(904) 765-4219, so that we may be prepared for yourvisit. St. Paul is located at 2730 West Edgewood Avenue,Jacksonville, Florida 32209 Website: www.spljax.org

FIRST CHURCH OF PALM COAST will host a freeParenting Seminar with tips from a lineup of great speak-ers on how to more effectively connect with our youth.The seminar will provide opportunity for questions anddiscussion on communicating, motivating, and educatingour children. Dr. Pamela Jackson Smith, Homeless Edu-cation Coordinator/Parent Specialist for Flagler Countyschools, will address education and the role that adultsplay in helping students focus on studies and academicachievement. The date is September 14, 10 a.m. to 12p.m., followed by a light lunch. Participants must registerwith the church at 386-446-5759. First Church - the Rev.Gillard S. Glover, Pastor - is located at 91 Old KingsRoad North, Palm Coast.

JACKSONVILLE, FL AKERS, Jerald Thomas,

Jr., 68, died August 30,

2013.

ALFORD, Sarah Eliza-

beth, 79, died August 29,

2013.

ARMSTRONG, D’Quan

Deandre, died August 24,

2013.

BAKER, Alex Lowell, 11,

died August 24, 2013.

BARNES, Nancy Anne,

59, died August 27, 2013.

BODIE, Donnie Mae,


BOGGUS, Ina Mae, 80,


BRINKLEY, Jennifer

Lashun, 45, died August

30, 2013.

BROUGHTON, Walter

Ray, 79, died August 31,

2013.

B R O W N - W H I T E ,

Anton, 24, died August 26,

2013.

BUCHANAN, Nan S.,


BYERS, Patricia, died

August 31, 2013.

BYRD, Johnnie A., 66,

died September 1, 2013.

CALHOUN, Fannie M.,


CINTRON, Lucidenia

Hernandez, 84, died Sep-

tember 3, 2013.

COUCH, Robert R., Jr.,


COURTNEY, Bernard

K., 70, died August 30,

2013.

DIANGELO, Lynda

Kaye, 55, died August 26,

2013.

FLOYD, Herbert Bird

Eugene, Jr., 52, died Sep-

tember 2, 2013.

GEORGE, Luvina De-

lores, 73, died August 27,

2013.

GREEN, Inez Hinton, 94,


HALL, Felicia, 42, died

September 2, 2013.

HALL, Mamie, died Au-

gust 29, 2013.

HALL, Sandra Lee, 68,


HAMACHEK, Donald

Daniel, Sr., 92, died Au-

gust 26, 2013.

HARRIS, Herbert, died

August 27, 2013.

JENKINS, Sinclair Dev-

ert, Jr., 54, died August 29,

2013.

JOHNSON, Imogene, 78,


JOHNSON, Truett, 70,


KELLY, Carl Linwood,

Sr., “Suga Boy,” died Au-

gust 25, 2013.

KOHL, Arline C., 80,


LAND, Betty Jean, 71,


LEAPHEART, Gwen-

dolyn C., died September

2, 2013.

LITTLE, Carlton, 61,


LUKES, Ronald Bernard,


LUNSFORD, Anthony

Carey, 59, died August 26,

2013.

MARTIN, Roy, 62, died

August 29, 2013.

MATHEWS, Hannah

Frances Irving, died Au-

gust 26, 2013.

McCOOK, Lottie, 93,


MITCHELL, Lt. Col.

Shelton O., US Army (Re-

tired), died August 28,

2013.

MOORE, Elizabeth Ann

(Sherrill), 66, died Sep-

tember 2, 2013.

MOSEBERTH, John

Johnny Franklin, 72, died

August 27, 2013.

PHELPS, Robert L. Bob,

70, died September 2,

2013.

PIERCE, Mary Maga-

lene, 47, died August 26,

2013.

REESE, James, died Au-

gust 29, 2013.

ROBERTS, 1st Sgt. Mol-

bro, 79, died August 27,

2013.

ROBINSON, Queenie H.,


SEBRING, Mary Louise

Peebles, 72, died August

25, 2013.

SHANNON, Wayne

Arthur, 91, died August

30, 2013.

SMITH, Stephen Carl,


STEPHENS, Henry, 91,


SYKES, Julius, died Au-

gust 28, 2013.

WEAVER, James Louis,


WILLIAMS, Geddas, 89,


WILLIAMS, Jerry, 72,


WILLIS, Frank David,

Jr., died August 31, 2013.

WOODARD, Johnnie,

Sr., 71, died September 1,

2013.

WOODEN, USN CPO

(Ret) Madora Lynette Till-

man, 59, died August 23,

2013.

~*~GEORGIA DEATHSARENS, Kathryn Anne

“Kathy,” died September

1, 2013.

LEMON, Owen, died

September 1, 2013.

FLYNT, Delpha Lloyd

“Nanny,” died September

2, 2013.

MORAN, Ned, Jr. died

September 1, 2013.

RIORDAN, Sandra, 62,


STODDARD, Alan G.,


The Church Directory“Come and Worship With Us”

Faith InOur Community

Schedule of Events and Services

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CHURCH

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Come join Bishop Dr. Lorenzo Hall, Sr. every Wednesday andThursday from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM for Prayer Meeting andBible Study at The Greater El-Beth-El Divine Holiness Church,located at 723 W. 4th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209.

Historic Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church

201 East Beaver St. * (904) 355-9475Rev. Pearce Edwing, Sr.

Sunday

Church School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.

Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.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 Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.

New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church1824 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

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Tuesday - Pastoral Bible Study ................ 7:00 p.m.

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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 32206Church 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.

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IT’S LITTLE MEECHIEAn eight year old

Lil Meechie, wa at

Boatwrights grocery

store picking out a

pretty good size box

of Tide laundry de-

tergent. Mr.

Boatwright walked

over and, trying to

be friendly, asked Lil

Meechie if he had a

lot of laundry to do.

“Oh, no laundry,” he

said. “I’m going to

wash my new puppy.”

“But you shouldn’t use this to wash your dog. It’s

very powerful and if you wash your dog in this, he’ll

get sick. In fact, it might even kill him.”

But Lil Meechie didn’t listen and carried the deter-

gent on to the counter and paid for it, even as Mr.

Boatwright still tried to talk him out of it.

About a week later Lil Meechie was back in the

store to buy some candy. Mr. Boatwright asked,

“how is the dog doing?”

“Oh, he dead,” Lil Meechie said.

Mr. Boatwright, trying not to be an “I-told-you-so,”

said he was sorry the dog had died, but added, “I

tried to tell you not to use that detergent on your

dog.” “Well, I don’t think it was the detergent that

killed him.”

“Oh, what was it then?”

“I think it was the spin cycle.”

Kelsey Coffey, a freshman at Cam-den County High School is a dedi-cated gifted student who enjoysdancing, singing and writing.

THE STAR SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

Talk of the Town! by Frances Bradley / Photos by Volume Burks

E kaabo (eh-kah-bow). Welcome.

Conference of African-American Historians

and Scholars Will Convene in FloridaCalling Florida a stronghold of the Association for the Study of African American Lifeand History, the national president and executive council vote to continue with plans tomeet in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, Florida – The Association for the Study of African American Life and His-

tory (ASALH, prounounced ah-sah-lah) will hold its 98thAnnual Conference in Jack-

sonville, Florida at the Hyatt Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk October 2-6, 2013. Organizers

expect close to 1,000 to attend in spite of the call for a boycott of Florida and repeal of

the state’s Stand Your Ground law following the not guilty verdict in the George Zim-

merman trial.For 98 years, ASALH’s annual conference has drawn attendees from all over the U.S.

and international destinations. The meeting features presentations of scholarly papers, panel discussions, and round tables about matters affecting African American life in the

United States as defined by the annual Black History month theme. Conference plenary sessions are free and open to the public. African American heritage tours of Kingsley Plantation, American Beach, Jacksonville, and St. Augustine are

also available for purchase by the public. Distinguished guest speakers include Director of the National African Art Museum and Jacksonville native Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole,

daughter of Medgar Evers, Ms. Reena Evers, renown poet and author Sonia Sanchez, sister of slain 16th Street bombing little girl Denise McNair, Ms. Lisa McNair, Director

of the Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad and many more.After George Zimmerman was acquitted of the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, ASALH members were among the voices in support of boycotting Florida. With barely

three months before the opening session, the executive council met to discuss the pros and cons of moving the meeting to another state.ASALH’s national president Daryl Michael Scott had these comments after the council voted to keep the meeting in Jacksonville.“For nearly a century, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) has sought to empower people through knowledge, and recent events

make it necessary for us to rededicate ourselves to our founding purpose....” “As for ASALH, we will go to Florida in early October precisely because our local branches and members have asked us to come and bring knowledge to bear on the

problems confronting their community and the nation. This is the right thing for us.” Scott has announced the creation of an empowerment project to update election laws and state histories on efforts to disfranchise Black people, which will be presented in

Jacksonville. For conference registration or exhibit information, visit http://online.asalh.org.

Founded in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson known as the father of Black History, ASALH promotes the history and culture of Black life to a worldwide audience. Annually,

the organization creates and establishes the theme for Black History month. This year’s theme, At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamationand the March on Washington, celebrates significant anniversaries of the Emancipation Proclamation (1863, 150 years) and the March on Washington (1963, 50 years).

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for an evening of Dinner, Dancing, and Fun

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WHEN: October 3, 2013

9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

COST: $60.00 per person

WHERE: Hyatt Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel

225 E. Coastline Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32202

(boarding dock located in front of hotel)

ATTIRE: Casual Dress

You don’t want to miss it! Seating is limited- reserve today!

*Tickets are non-refundable

For Tickets Contact: Khamil Ojoyo, Committee Chair: 904-635-3813, [email protected] Shepherd, President: (904) 536-6906, [email protected]


Crime and JusticeCrime and JusticeA Publication of the Florida Star and Georgia Star

As an African - American newspaper, we basically report on offenses committed by African - Americans. Please note that in our observations, weekly reports show that African - Americans DO NOT commit the largest percentage of criminal offenses in this area.

Citizens with tips are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and become eligible for a reward.

MISSING CHILDREN

Name: Lakendra Jones

Age: 17

Weight: 180 lbs

Last seen: 8/23/13

Name: Taylor Mulcahy

Age: 16

Weight: 140 lbs

Last seen: 7/07/13

Name: Abigail Porter

Age: 14

Weight: 150 lbs

Last seen: 8/26/13

Name: Cardayza Watts

Age: 16

Weight: 145 lbs

Last seen: 8/01/13

MOST WANTED

Name: Arthur

Cobb

Offense: Aggra-

vated Battery

w/Deadly Weapon

Name: Andre Wal-

lace Clements

Offense: Sexual

Battery, Burglary

Assault Any Person

Name: Richard

Crawford

Offense: Felony

Battery

You and Your Car!

Always beware of the different dangers you can get yourself in involving your car.

Never be careless or unprepared whenever you decide to get in your car. You can

never predict what will happen and you must take responsibility. Here are some

tips:

• Keep your car’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and a complete description

in a safe place at home. Since 1969, the federal government has required manufac-

tures to engrave a unique number, the VIN, on all passenger cars in one visible and

several hidden locations. One VIN is engraved on a metal plate on the dashboard

near the windshield. VIN’s of stolen cars are registered with the FBI’s National

Crime Information Center.

• License plates frequently are stolen from cars used in other crimes. Get in the habit

of checking your plates when you drive. A few drops of solder on the bolts or blur-

ring the threads can help safeguard your plates.

• Keep the following information in a safe location.: Year; Make; Model; Color; Id#

or VIN; License #; Identifying Marks; Insurance Co.; and policy #

Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person's attention away from

the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and by-

stander safety. These types of distractions include:

Also beware of carjacking. Carjacking is a crime of opportunity — a criminal

searching for the most vulnerable potential victim. Sometimes it is the first step in

another crime.

If It Happens to You

• If the carjacker threatens you with a gun or other weapon, GIVE UP YOUR CAR!

Don’t argue. Your life is definitely worth more than a car!

• Get away from the area as quickly as possible.

• Try to remember what the carjacker looked like — sex, race, age, hair and eye

color, special features, clothes.

• REPORT THE CRIME IMMEDIATELY TO THE POLICE BY CALLING 9-1-

1.

Reducing Your Risk of Becoming a Victim

• Walk with purpose and STAY ALERT!

• Be wary of people asking for directions or handing out fliers. TRUST YOUR IN-

STINCTS! If something makes you feel uncomfortable or uneasy, get into your car

quickly, lock the doors and drive away.

• ALWAYS approach your car with the key in your hand.

• Look around, under and inside the car before you get in.

When you are on the road

• ALWAYS keep your doors locked and windows rolled up (if it’s hot and you don’t

have air conditioning, roll them up at least part-way) no matter how short the dis-

tance you’re traveling or how safe the neighborhood.

• Drive in the center lane to make it harder for potential carjackers to approach the

car.

• AVOID driving alone. Travel with someone whenever possible, especially at night.

• When you are coming to a stop, leave enough room to maneuver around other

cars, especially if you sense trouble and need to get away.

• Always drive with the doors locked. If a thief can’t get in your vehicle, you stand

a better chance of leaving with it.

• DON’T stop to assist a stranger whose car has broken down. You can help instead

by driving to the nearest phone (or using your cell phone) to call police for help.

Safety

Man Arrested for Robbing Bank Customers at

ATM Machines

34-year-old Charles Griffin is a suspect in

multiple ATM robberies and detectives have

been trying to locate him. Police gathered

enough evidence through surveillance, such

as his physical features and his vehicle.

Police on routine patrol recently spotted

a vehicle matching that of the suspect at a

gas station. Police approached and ques-

tioned Griffin and noted he matched the sur-

veillance photo from a Bank of America ATM robbery.

Detectives positively identified Griffin as the same per-

son seen in the surveillance photo. Detectives also identified

Griffin in an attempted robbery of a ATM customer from a

Bank of America and a Chase Bank.

Griffin was arrested with one count of robbery with a

weapon. Additional charges are pending. The investigation

continues.

Charles Griffin

Man Killed Over a Dog

A man was arrested for

murdering a man over a

dog.

Patrol officers re-

sponded to the area to as-

sist the Fire Rescue

Department with a man

who was cut and bleeding

found the victim, 25-year-old Joseph Micah

Primo. He was found with multiple stab

wounds. He was transported to a local hos-

pital where he was pronounced deceased.

One of the responding officers ob-

served a subject that appeared to match the

description of the suspect leaving the apart-

ment complex in a taxi cab. The occupant in

the taxi was confirmed as the suspect of in-

terest, 32-year-old Tyehimba Yazid Fort,

was detained and interviewed by homicide

detectives.

Police say the suspect and the victim

knew each other. Investigators were able to

determine that the argument began over a

pitbull. Police say the victim had initially

given the dog to the suspect, but the suspect

then gave it to another person leading to the

violent altercation.

During the initial interview the sus-

pect admitted to being in a fight with the

victim but denied stabbing him. In a subse-

quent interview, the suspect admitted to

leaving the apartment with the knife that he

used to cut the victim multiple times.

Fort was arrested and will be facing

murder charges. He will be held without

bond.

Fugitive and Girlfriend Arrested for

Theft at Walmart

Police arrested two

people for retail theft,

and during the investiga-

tion detectives learned

the male suspect was a

fugitive from justice.

Detectives investigated

two incidents in which

laptops were stolen from

a Walmart store and cir-

culated photos of the sus-

pects to police. An

officer recognized them

from his routine patrols

in a specific area and was

able to locate a female

identified as 29-year-old

Sara King. King told po-

lice they could find the suspect, who was

her boyfriend, at work.

38-year-old John Seals, who lived at

the same address as King, reportedly had a

felony warrant for escape out of South Car-

olina. In July, A judge had ordered him to

wear a GPS electronic monitor following

his arrest on multiple drug charges but Seals

had cut it off before leaving the state.

Seals is charged with two counts of

grand theft, and will be held without bond

on the Fugitive from Justice charge. King is

also being charged for her involvement with

two counts of grand theft.

Tyehimba Fort

John Seals

Sara King

Healthcare Worker Scams Elderly

Woman and Her Disabled Son

Police arrested a man

who stole money from an

elderly woman and her dis-

abled son after applying for

credit cards in their names.

The investigation

began in late July when an

out-of-state relative was

visiting his 81-year-old grandmother and

discovered several financial irregularities

with her accounts. In addition, two credit

cards had been opened in the name of the

woman's 40-year old son who has a disabil-

ity and the mental capacity of a 5-year old.

During the investigation, detectives

discovered 31-year-old Nosman Calixte

worked for the victims' residence as a home

health care aide and he had obtained the dis-

abled man's personal identification and used

it to apply for the credit cards. The credit

cards and statements were mailed to Cal-

ixte's residence and he was using them to

make purchases..

The investigation also revealed Cal-

ixte made bank withdrawals of several thou-

sands of dollars from the 81-year old

victim's checking account. Recently, the 81-

year old victim passed away. No charges

have been filed at his time, but the investi-

gation is on-going with additional charges

pending.

Calixte was arrested and charged him

with exploitation of a disabled adult and

criminal use of personal identification infor-

mation.

Nosman Calixte

L O C A LSEPTEMBER 7, 2013 THE STAR PAGE 7

Florida

Andrew Jackson Class of 1978

35 years Reunion August 8, 2013

Andrew Jackson Class of 1978: 1st row Troy Levon. Canady-Wanda Ford Crumpler-Mattie Riley Hayes-Sylvia Stripling-Gail Watson Moore-Zondra Mathis –Theresa James Lawton-Renee’ Jones Senior, 2nd row John Joe Wilson- Frank Styles-Ray Sinclair- Delois Barnet- Dequita Clark Hendley- SandraLawson Dennis 3rd row Kirk Clark-Ruby McClendon Jackson

It takes a certain amount of guts to go to your high

school class reunions; particularly when the graduation

was 35 years ago! The year was 1978. The radio sta-

tion was rocking the Funkadelic’s “One Nation Under

a Grove,” our Afro’s were styled to perfection and

everyone had at least one pair of bell bottom jeans.

Fast forward to August 3, 2013 at the home of Chris

(Jackson Alum Class of 82) and Felicia Canady when approximately 40 members of

Andrew Jackson’s Class of 1978 came together to reminisce, renew friendships and re-

live the glory days of their youth. This was their first reunion since walking across the

stage at the old Jacksonville Coliseum. This festive group shared life stories, triumphs

and sorrows, ate delicious food, laughed, cried with joy and danced the night away.

This is what a high school reunion is all about!

The question on everyone’s lips as they left the party was - when are we going to do

this again? If you would like to participate in the 36th reunion of Andrew Jackson’s

Class of 1978, scheduled for August 1–3, 2014 in Jacksonville, contact

[email protected].

It’s a beautiful thing, this growing older stuff.

Jacksonville’s Eastside Features New Affordable

Housing Thanks To Operation New Hope

On Aug. 21, Operation New Hope’s President and CEO Kevin Gay and Mayor Alvin Brown unveiled eight newly constructed, affordable houses ready for first-time buyers

to call home. The new neighborhood, named Oakland Commons, revitalized what was once a stretch of vacant and dilapidated lots in the historic Eastside neighborhood.

“Oakland Commons is more than housing, it’s a new beginning and the first step for families in our community on a path of achievement, investment, and success,” Mayor

Brown said. “These projects take time and teamwork, but they pay off in a big way, not just for the underserved, but for everyone.”

The Neighborhood Stabilization Program, funded by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by the City of Jacksonville’s Housing

and Community Development Division, contributed $2.2 million to bring Oakland Commons to fruition. Home buyers who participate in the program have received up to

$50,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance. Five of the homes are currently under contract, with the city accepting applications for the three remaining properties.

“Operation New Hope is proud to take positive steps with so many dedicated partners to strengthen the Jacksonville community,” said Gay. “Quality, affordable housing

represents a major opportunity to build value in our core neighborhoods. Restoration is an empowering concept, and it’s encouraging to see so many people and organizations

coming together to help.”

Building partners MasterCraft Builders, BB&T, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) joined Operation New Hope in dedicating the homes, along with repre-

sentatives from U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s office and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. MasterCraft Builders supported Operation New Hope’s other

signature program Ready4Work, which assists ex-offenders with re-entry into the community and workforce, by employing program participants during construction of the

homes.

Oakland Commons is part of a larger revitalization effort in Eastside and Springfield called EPIC (Empowering People Inspiring Change). Operation New Hope has played

a large role by building and restoring nearly 80 affordable homes in the area over the past decade. For more information about Operation New Hope, visit their website at

www.operationnewhope.com. For more information about the Oakland Commons community, please visit http://onhdevelopment.wordpress.com.

Mayor Alvin Brown and CEO Kevin Gay Oakland Commons

Andrew Jackson Class of 1978 John Joe Wilson-Troy Levon Canady-Frank Styles-Kirk Clark-Ray Strickland-Rhonda Terry

Steve Harvey kecked off the award

nominations for this year’s 11th Annual

Ford Neighborhood Awards show (for-

merly the Hoodie Awards) an event

Harvey hosts annually in Las Vegas, by

the brainchild of Steve Harvey and tel-

evision/radio producer Rushion

McDonald. Every year, community

members doing great deeds and deliv-

ering outstanding services to good ol’

regular folk are recognized for their

hard work and enduring effort. The

HOODIE show honors local business-

es, religious/neighborhood leaders,

churches, and high schools for their

contributions as well as excellence

within their own neighborhoods. An

entrepreneur, a Pastor, a Educator and a

Bishop; Although they come from dif-

ferent backgrounds, the 2013 FORD

Neighborhood Awards' Best

Community Leader nominees all share

a common goal: to create positive

change in the communities they serve.

Typically, Ford gives away a car, but

instead, the company recognized the

importance of embracing and uplifting

businesses and supporting the commu-

nity in a different way. This year, Ford

presented Stan Richards author of

“From the Bus to the Bentley” with the

Community Leader of the Year award.

Along with the accolades, Richards

also received a $30,000 check to be

donated to a non-profit organization of

his choice, a first for Ford and the

Neighborhood Awards.

This award show is best described as

the Oscars with an urban flair.

Brunswick's Danny Clay was ushered

in as he opened the door for the "Nite

Cap"in Songs as he performed Grown

and Sexy Music with an Testimony that

is sure to bring a lost and/or seeking

soul H-O-M-E. The Neighborhood

Awards features a diverse and ultra tal-

ented group of celebrities, actors, ath-

letes, and recording artists who present

12 non-traditional awards to the stars of

our neighborhood. The Presenters are:

Carla Ferrell, Stephen A. Smith, KEM,

Kym Whitley, Tamara Tunie,

Earthquake, Ed Gordon, Judge Alex

Ferrer, Tichina Arnold, Wendell

Middlebrooks, Shirley Strawberry,

Anthony Hamilton, Phylicia Rashad,

George Wallace, Sheryl Underwood,

Judge Greg Mathis, Dr. Phil, Marvin

Sapp, Nephew Tommy, Shemar Moore,

Ronreaco Lee and Yolanda Adams


DANNY CLAY: Brunswick's Native Son Soothes the Hearts at The Hoodies

Tamar Braxton and Danny Clay. Danny Clay and Nephew Tommy KEM and Danny Clay

Danny Clay and Yolanda Adams

Isadora Hunter Celebrates Her 90th Birthday

Born and raised on Saint Simons Island, she

has been a member of First African Baptist

Church, SSI Island all of her life. She is an

active member of the Ushers Ministry and

continues to oversee the Christmas and

Easter Productions. Isadora Hunter is the

Mother of the Church and most of all She

still drives, cook, teach Sunday school,

clean, care for herself and do her own gar-

dening, As we commemorate The anniver-

sary of the March on Washington as a time

of reflection for many across the country,

Clara McLaughlin and the Florida and

Georgia Star Newspapers pause to wish a

Happy 90th Birthday to Isadora Hunter.


FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL:

Ribault Trojans 7, First Coast

Buccaneers 12

JAGUARS END PRESEASON IN ATLANTA

UPSETTING FALCONS 10 - 7

Bethune-Cookman's Brown Wins JU

Meet to Open 2013

Cross Country Season

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Dodging a band of coastal

storms, Bethune-Cookman cross country got the 2013

campaign off to a great start, Friday evening at the JU

Short Course Duals. The Wildcats tallied five top 10 fin-

ishes, including one individual champion.

“We wanted them to take the race serious and wanted to

see where there competition level was,” Head Coach

Donald Cooper said.

Individually, the Wildcats’ leaders proved themselves,

setting a great standard for the rest of the season.

Expected to lead the team this season, junior Ricy

Brown not only led B-CU, but topped the entire field,

finishing first overall with a time of 17:15.0 in the 5.1k

race. Curtis Riggins (19:09.0) and Ronald Simpson

(19:20.0) also made appearances in the top 10, finishing

seventh and 10th, respectively. Nnamdi Davis (22:05.0)

at 18th and Kevin Lewis (24:40.0) at 22nd rounded out

the Wildcats performers.

The men’s squad finished with a combined time of

1:42:29.0, topping Kennesaw State, but falling just

behind meet host Jacksonville.

On the women’s side, Kirsten Taylor led the way, finish-

ing third in a time of 14:40.0. Freshman Nyajock Pan

made an outstanding first performance to open her colle-

giate career, coming in seventh in 15:01.0. Morgan

Brown (15:43.0) finished 13th, Alexys Lewis (17:46.0)

was 24th and Jessica DeRoux (18:48.0) crossed in 25th.

The women finished third with a total time of 1:21:58.0,

topping Savannah State.

“The Jacksonville meet was great start for our top run-

ners,” Distance Coach Garon Jackson said. “Ricy domi-

nated the race from the start, and he's continuing to

develop into a good distance runner. Kirsten looks very

strong and she improved her time from last year by one

minute. She went out hard and maintained a nice

rhythm.”

The Wildcats cross country team returns to action next

Saturday (Sept. 7) in Florida A&M’s Bobby Lane

Invitational in Tallahassee, Fla., beginning at 9 a.m.

By DARRELL BAKER & FRANK

WITT

Its was the tail end of the NFL presea-

son Friday night I was at the Georgia

Dome to witness it with the Atlanta

Falcons vs the Jacksonville Jaguars.

As expected, very few starters, if any

were on the field of play last night as

players still vying for spots on the team

were giving it their best in their last

game hoping to make the final cuts

down to the final roster.

The Jaguars received the ball to start the

game off with Chad Henne under center,

however their first series was over quick

as a pass from Henne intended for #18

Ace Sanders was intercepted by #23

Robert Alford of the Falcons. The

Jaguars had settled down by the next

series and ended up finishing out the

first quarter with points on the board

leading the Falcon’s 7-0. The consisten-

cy didn’t last two long as quarterback

Matt Scott had two second-quarter

turnovers that led to nine Atlanta points

and ended the first half of the game with

the Jaguars leading Atlanta by 1 point

10-9.

All in all the Jaguars where able to hold

off Atlanta after a shaky start and messy

second half putting another 10 points to

the Falcons 7 points. The Jaguar’s

youngsters were just a bit better than the

Falcon’s in this final contest of the pre-

season. Now the final evaluations begin

in the trimming of the rosters and defin-

ing what’s left to fix and improve upon

in order to have a successful season that

starts in just under 10 days.

Jaguars, fans ready for opening day,

marked improvement from 2012

Coming off a 1-3 preseason the

Jacksonville Jaguars open their 19th

season in the NFL when they play the

Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at

EverBank Field at 1 p.m.

Eighth-year running back Maurice

Jones-Drew will play in 100th regular

season game when the Jaguars host the

Chiefs. Through 99 regular season

games, Jones-Drew has rushed for 7,268

yards and 63 touchdowns on 1,570 car-

ries and has caught 292 passes for 2,559

yards and 11 touchdowns.

Starting quarterback Blaine Gabbert

played in two games on the preseason

before injuring his thumb and complet-

ed 18 of 26 passes for 184 yards, one

#16 Denard Robinson for 4 yards to Atlanta 49 2nd quarter

#12 Mike Brown for 4yds in 1st

quarter#16 Denard Robinson 14 yds to

Jacksonville 47 in 2nd quarter

#32 Jacquizz Rodgers stop by

Jacksonville # 27 Dwayne Gratz

#16 Denard Robinson for 1 yard to Jacksonville 46 2nd

quarter

Ribault Trojans Cheerleader Ribault Varsity Iyra

Hall, Tokia Smith, Dajah Rodall, Alexis

McCormick, Jermanvee Singleton, Azjaah

Rogers captain, Fantasia Knight, Kiarra

McIntosh, back Marah Wright, Shaniece Taylor,

Shankgua Johnson, Azia Smith, Jessica Curtis

captain, Ronicshc Lee, Jalisa Curtis, Natera Hall,

Seqoya Williams, Faith Platts, three years back

to back State finalist

Ribault Trojans Marching Band

First Coast Buccaneers Cheerleader

First Coast Buccaneers Marching Band

Diamond Divas

PHOTOS BY FRANK M POWELL III

Gwendolyn C. LeapheartFormer Member of the Jacksonville Civil Service Board / Retired New York State Civil

Service Employee

Separate but Equal rendered unconstitutional

For Mrs. Leapheart, the Brown vs. Board of Education decision expanded the qual-

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strength, knowledge and contributions of African Americans to the world commu-

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primary and secondary education was held in one room school houses until fourth

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Haven, the curriculum included the basics as well as Latin, French, music appre-

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College (Alabama), where she received her Bachelor’s degree, both schools had

integrated faculty and staff, but the student body was all Black.

Mrs. Leapheart remembers that the Black Experience in a segregated society usu-

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the school and the churches. The populations in segregated communities were

smaller and we knew most of our leaders, personally. Our voting power was con-

centrated, but we still did not have the percentages in powerful positions that we

have today. The Brown vs. Board of Education decision was a “mountain top experience” for those who had marched

in civil rights causes; who voted, at side windows when they could; who traveled on segregated trains in cars closest

to the engine with no access to the dining car; who had no access to public facilities; and who were subjected to

verbal and physical abuse. The decision validated the need for and continuation of efforts of many organizations

like the NAACP and the Urban League that are still fighting for the civil liberties due to all citizens.


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I Wish We’d All Be California FoilsDr. James L. Snyder

It was my pleasure to take my first trip to California. I heard many rumors about California and particularly the people

there.

Overall, my trip was a blessing and the people I met were truly wonderful.

I did, however, have an illusion of California burst. You know how it is, you hear a lot about something or someone and

much of what you hear you later find out is not true.

One of the first things I discovered when I got to California was that they are not as progressive as I was led to believe.

Everybody thinks California is way ahead of the rest of the country. I found it not to be so.

Coming to California from Florida I discovered California is at least three hours behind Florida. This came as a shock to

me. I could not believe people in Florida were ahead of people in California in anything. Truth cannot be denied when faced

boldly.

Also, I heard interesting rumors about the LA Freeway. Believe me, it is really nothing to boast about. The speed limit sign

along the freeway said 65 mph. I guess that represents some of the comedy Hollywood is known for. Driving on the freeway,

when I was moving, I almost hit 15 mph. For a state so concerned about global warming, they allow their cars to sit on the

freeway doing nothing but blowing exhaust into the sky.

In the state of Florida, an old geezer will not get in his car unless he can hit 70 mph, along with other things.

I must admit those California people on the LA Freeway were very friendly indeed and much to my surprise, quite religious.

All of them were greeting me in a very husky voice and then pointing me towards heaven. They actually were encouraging me

to go to heaven.

Of course, in all the anxiety of the LA Freeway, they got their fingers mixed up and instead of using the index finger, used

another finger. That is beside the point. The important thing is they wanted me to go to heaven. Of course, as I think of it now,

maybe they wanted me to go to heaven at that moment!

During my visit, friends took me to several Mexican restaurants. For the first time in my life, I had what is called a taco.

How they come up with these names I will never know.

An interesting thing about a taco is that whoever prepares it, does not actually prepare it. When my taco came, it was all

over my plate. There were little piles of this ingredient and that ingredient and then something folded up on my plate, which

was the taco shell.

What I was supposed to do was “build” my own taco. Never having done such a thing in my life I covertly glanced around

to see how my friends were “building” their taco. I tried to do the same.

I got all of the ingredients on my taco shell, rolled it up, folded it and then looked around to see what I was supposed to do

next. Is this finger food? Should I be using a fork or a spoon?

I noticed everybody at the table picked up their taco as though it was finger food or maybe a sandwich. Actually, I am not

sure what a taco really is. Therefore, not to be the odd guy at the table I picked up my taco and took the first bite.

The taco I built was rather cantankerous. As soon as I bit it, all the ingredients in that taco deserted the taco shell and went

back to the plate. Now what was I supposed to do? As discreetly as possible, one of my friends at the table slipped me a fork.

I do not know if you are supposed to eat a taco with a fork, but I did, so arrest me!

On my last day, I went to my hotel front desk to see if I could find another restaurant in the area for my last meal in Cali-

fornia.

I told the person at the front desk that I had eaten at some Mexican restaurants and was wondering if she could recommend

a non-Mexican restaurant in the area.

She smiled at me and said, “Sí, señor.”

She caught me off guard so I spun around but did not see any seniors behind me. I turned back and asked again if she could

recommend a non-Mexican restaurant.

“Sí, señor.”

Again, I turned around and as true as I am telling this, there was nobody behind me, especially a senior. Then it dawned

on me. She was speaking Spanish. After all, this is California.

I understand that “Si” is the Spanish word for the English word “yes.”

I did not let on, however, but I was slightly offended by her calling me a senior. All she had to do was just say “yes, sir.”

That would have made me happy.

It is important to hear but more than important than that to hear the right thing. After all, some of the stuff we hear is not

worth hearing let alone repeating.

The apostle Paul set this down for us. “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” (Romans

10:17 KJV).

My faith is not based upon any rumor but upon the Word of God.

Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, PO Box 831313, Ocala, FL 34483. He lives with his

wife, Martha, in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 1-866-552-2543 or e-mail [email protected]. His web site is

www.jamessnyderministries.com.

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patients, many of them indigent and mentally ill, from a public hos-

pital in Las Vegas to the Bay Area without plans for continued care.

The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday in San Francisco Superior Court,

seeks $500,000 in reimbursement of public funds claimed to have

been used to care for the out-of-state patients as well an injunction

barring Nevada from dumping more patients in California in the fu-

ture.

"Homeless, psychiatric patients are especially vulnerable to the

kind of practices Nevada engaged in, and the lawsuit I've filed today

is about more than just compensation. It's about accountability," San

Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera said in a statement about the

lawsuit, filed as a class action but not yet certified as such by the

court.

De'Marquise

Elkins, convicted of

fatally shooting a

baby in the face

while trying to rob

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the slaying of 13-

month-old Antonio

Santiago.

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It was a successful luncheon as many of the city leaders gathered at Greater El Beth-El Divine

Holiness Church. The luncheon consisted of Political Leaders, Civic Leaders, Pastors, President

of the NAACP, Entrepreneurs, President of the SCLC, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Public De-

fender’s Office, State Attorney’s Office, D. W. Perking Bar Association, Duval County School

Board and any and many more who just wish to stop the violence in the city of Jacksonvill

The leaders discussed: Not pre-judging others, De-escalating volatile situations,

Non-confrontation techniques, Knowing the boundaries of the law, Trespassing Issues, I n -

junction Issues, Stand Your Ground Issues and Gun Issues.

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Bill de Blasio closed in on a decisive victory in Tuesday’s Democratic

mayoral primary while onetime frontrunner Christine Quinn conceded a

stinging defeat.

But it was not immediately clear if de Blasio, the city’s public advocate,

would secure the 40 percent of votes necessary to win the primary outright

and avoid a run-off election against former comptroller Bill Thompson,

who was polling in second place.

At his election night party in Brooklyn, de Blasio delivered a resounding

victory speech, praising supporters who stuck with him during the months

when his campaign was drawing little public support. But he credited his

stance as the "unapologetically progressive alternative to the Bloomberg

era" for helping him break through.

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focusing on a broken iPad in their in-

vestigation of a domestic dispute be-

tween George Zimmerman and his

estranged wife this week.

Without video from the iPad or some

other piece of independent evidence,

legal experts said it will be hard to

build a case because Shellie Zimmer-

man changed her story about her hus-

band threatening her with a gun and

decided not to press charges.

"I think it's severely limited if they can't get anything from an eyewitness or video," said Randy

McClean, a former prosecutor who now practices criminal defense and family law in central

Florida.

Police said Tuesday they were confident they would be able to get video from Shellie Zimmer-

man's broken iPad, and the evidence will help them determine if charges should be filed.

Investigators believe the mobile device captured video of Monday's dispute at the Lake Mary

house where the Zimmermans had been living. Shellie Zimmerman told authorities he smashed

it to pieces, but the former neighborhood watch volunteer said she hit him with it. Police said it

was examined at a crime lab, and the chances of them being able to watch the video were "out-

standing," but it wasn't clear when that might happen.

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Grand Theft. He went into a local jewelry store, looked at

and tried on a couple watches. When the suspect had a

$35,000 Rolex watch on his wrist, he ran out of the store with-

out paying for it.

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suspect is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.e.

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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH -You’re invited toSt. Paul Lutheran Church “Annual Prayer Breakfast.”Our Guest Speaker is Mrs. Deidra Oliver Franklin, an in-spiring, prolific Christian author and inspirationalspeaker. Mrs. Franklin has written a poem, short storiesand guidebooks for people of all ages that she is eagerlywaiting to publish. It is her desire to create literature,based on the word of God which “touches a heart andchanges a life.” Join us on Saturday, September 21, 2013from 8:30am-11:00am as Mrs. Franklin answers the callto “teach and spread the word of God throughout theworld.” A free breakfast will be served. Please RSVP to(904) 765-4219, so that we may be prepared for yourvisit. St. Paul is located at 2730 West Edgewood Avenue,Jacksonville, Florida 32209 Website: www.spljax.org

FIRST CHURCH OF PALM COAST will host a freeParenting Seminar with tips from a lineup of great speak-ers on how to more effectively connect with our youth.The seminar will provide opportunity for questions anddiscussion on communicating, motivating, and educatingour children. Dr. Pamela Jackson Smith, Homeless Edu-cation Coordinator/Parent Specialist for Flagler Countyschools, will address education and the role that adultsplay in helping students focus on studies and academicachievement. The date is September 14, 10 a.m. to 12p.m., followed by a light lunch. Participants must registerwith the church at 386-446-5759. First Church - the Rev.Gillard S. Glover, Pastor - is located at 91 Old KingsRoad North, Palm Coast.

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH - “Annual PrayerBreakfast” Our Guest Speaker is Mrs. Deidra OliverFranklin, an inspiring, prolific Christian author and in-spirational speaker. Mrs. Franklin has written a poem,short stories and guidebooks for people of all ages thatshe is eagerly waiting to publish. It is her desire to createliterature, based on the word of God which “touches aheart and changes a life.” Join us on Saturday, September21, 2013 from 8:30am-11:00am as Mrs. Franklin answersthe call to “teach and spread the word of God throughoutthe world.” A free breakfast will be served. Please RSVPto (904) 765-4219, so that we may be prepared for yourvisit.

NEW FOUNTAIN CHAPEL AME CHURCH, locatedat 737 Jessie St., Jacksonville, FL, with Rev. Louis Kirk-land, Pastor. We the members of New Fountain Chapelcordially invite you to come and share with us as we pres-ent: “Behold the bridegroom cometh,” Saturday, Septem-ber 22, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. For more information, call904-358-2258.

THE HOLY TABERNACLE CHURCH, located at6416 Miriam St., in Jacksonville, will celebrate it’s 66thChurch Anniversary on September 23 - September 29th.The celebration will open with Pastor Paul R. Cardonaspeaking on Monday, September 23, 2013; EvangelistCarolyn Clark on Tuesday, September 24, 2013; PastorE. Smith on Wednesday, September 25, 2013; ApostleAustin Lancaster on Thursday, September 26, 2013; andBishop James Stewart on Friday, September 27, 2013.We will have a Family Cookout on Saturday, starting at11:00 a.m. and Services will conclude Sunday at 11:00a.m. September 29th with our Bishop and Overseer,Bishop R. L. Jones. Our theme is, “We came this far byFaith.” All are invited to come out to this wonderful oc-casion and help us lift up the name of Jesus. For addi-tional information, please call Sis. R. Renthope at904-764-5885.

LITTLE ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH is having aCommunity wide Health Fair on Saturday, September 28,2013 from 10:00 - 2:00 PM. Many vendors such as Bap-tist Health, Wellcare, United Health and many others willbe on site to provide valuable information. There will befree food and door prizes. The church is located at 1418Van Buren Street, Jax, FL 32206, telephone 356-2525.Randy L. Sewell, Pastor. If you have any questions, I canbe reached at 904-885-3018.

JACKSONVILLE, FL AIERSTOCK, June E.,


2013.

ALLIGOOD, Mary Mar-

jorie, 95, died September

4, 2013.

ANDREWS, Gretchen

Elizabeth, 65, died Sep-

tember 8, 2013.

ARMSTRONG, Brenda

J., died September 5,

2013.

BAETY, Colleen, died

September 3, 2013.

BANKS, Vivian, died

September 7, 2013.

BANIS, Willie James, Jr.,


2013.

BASS, Maggie, 85, died

September 4, 2013.

BOOKER, Dorothy Lee,


BROWN, Yvonne, 62,


BURKETT, James

Oliver, 69, died September

7, 2013.

CHISOLM, Maggie, died

September 7, 2013.

CLAIR, Catherine L., 67,


CRAFT, Benjamin, Jr.,


2013.

CRUMADY, Louise

Ross, died September 6,

2013.

DAWSON, Taurus L., 30,


DOW, Wanda A., died

September 7, 2013.

ELLER, Daniel Lee, Sr.,


2013.

FOWLER, Percy E., Sr.,


2013.

FRANCIS, Norman

Oliver, 59, died September

8, 2013.

FRAZIER, Mack Greer,


GREEN, Brandon, 21,


HAMMON, Guy

Thomas, Jr., 53, died Sep-

tember 6, 2013.

JONES, Rose, died Sep-

tember 8, 2013.

KOCH, John Arthur, died

September 2, 2013.

MATHIS, Ronnie J., 54,


MAULE, Marcus N., died

September 7, 2013.

McCALL, Doris, 78, died

September 5, 2013.

MITCHELL, Curly, died

September 9, 2013.

MITCHELL, Madine

Davis, died September 2,

2013.

NETTLES, Faye Mann,


2013.

NWABUOKU, Elizabeth,


2013.

PARKER, James F., 79,


PASS, Timothy D., 46,


PEACOCK, Barbara, 76,


PURDY, Anthony Gen-

era, 62, died September 4,

2013.

~*~GEORGIA DEATHSDAVIS, Donald, 63, died

September 3, 2013.

DRURY, Emily Drusilla

Head, 49, died September

4, 2013.

GRIMALDI-Zagami,

Maria, died September 4,

2013.

HEAD, William Washing-

ton, 64, died September 6,

2013.

RICHARDSON, Bertha,


TUCKER, Eva Yvonne,


SCHREIBER, Sandee,


STEVENS, Gloria, died

September 5, 2013.

SUTTON, Kay Hardy, 75,


WATERS, Thomas

“Tom” B., died September

3, 2013.

The Church Directory“Come and Worship With Us”

Faith InOur Community

Schedule of Events and Services


CHURCH

DEATH NOTICESDEATH NOTICES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Listings are due the Tuesday before the next issue.Email submissions preferred. Send to: [email protected]

Come join Bishop Dr. Lorenzo Hall, Sr. every Wednesday andThursday from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM for Prayer Meeting andBible Study at The Greater El-Beth-El Divine Holiness Church,located at 723 W. 4th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209.

Historic Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church

201 East Beaver St. * (904) 355-9475Rev. Pearce Edwing, Sr.

Sunday

Church School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.

Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.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 Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m.

New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church1824 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. Dr. Marion A. Wise, Senior PastorRev. Joe Calhoun, Pastor Emeritus

(904) 764-5727 - Church

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 32206Church 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: [email protected]

Website: Greaterelbethel.org

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Central Metropolitan C.M.E. Church4611 North Pearl St., Jacksonville, FL 32206

Ofc (904) 354-7426 * Fax (904) 354-0934

Rev. Marquise Hardrick, Pastor~ Worship Service ~

Sun Church School - 9:30a.m.Sun Morning Worship -10:45 a.m.Tues Eve Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.

Wed Bible Study - 12 NoonWed Feeding Ministry - 2:00 p.m.

Lion of the Tribe of Judah Ministries, Inc.

PASTORDr. Sirretta Williams

(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

Website:

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Rev. Marquise &Mrs. Deedra Hardrick

“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, and ofthe Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them toobserve all things whatsoever I have commandedyou; and, lo, I am with you always, even unto theend of the world. Amen.”

Mathew 28:19-20

Mr. S. K. SANDERS

Mr. S.K.

Sanders of 3550

Hickorynut St.,

J a c k s o n v i l l e ,

Florida died Mon-

day, August 26,

2013 at the Shands

Jacksonville Med-

ical Center.

The funeral

service was held

Friday, September

13, 2013 at 10:00

a. m. in the sanctuary of the Westside Church of Christ

(23 W. 8th Street Jacksonville, Florida 32206). A memo-

rial ceremony followed at the Jacksonville National

Cemetery (4083 Lannie Road Jacksonville, FL) at 12

noon.

S.K. Sanders was born October 21, 1921 in Dooling,

Georgia. Affectionately known as “School Boy,” he was

the son of the late Mr. Ezekiel Sanders and the late Mrs.

Nettie Powell Sanders.

Early in life, he accepted Christ and was a long time

member of the Soul Saving Church where he served as

a deacon. In January 1943, he enlisted in the Army and

proudly served his country during WWII. He was

awarded commendations, medals and received an Hon-

orable Discharge in November 1946. He was also a

member of the North Jacksonville Masonic Lodge #387.

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something I did not do.” His grandfather, being a preacher said,

“Okay, I will call your teacher right away. We will pray for her and

get to the bottom of this. “By the way” his grandfather asked, “what

is it they punished you for that you did not do?” Little Meechie, with

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Dear Governor Scott,

I am contacting you about a tragicmatter that needs to be addressedand hopefully settled. I ask that youread this letter with your heart as wellas your eyes, and see the pain andsuffering of a mother who must relivethe senseless death of her son eachyear.

In February 2000, Florida StateUniversity fulfilled a dream held bytwo young Bahamians when CoachBobby Bowden offered Devard andDevaughn Darling invitations tobecome the newest part of theSeminole football family. CoachBowden told their mother, WendyHunter, he and his staff would takecare of her boys, offering comfort andassurance that her twins would benurtured and mentored. The Darlingsleft their home in Houston, TX, excitedabout their future. They were deter-mined to make their mark at the colle-giate level and continue their careersin the National Football League.

Tragically Devaughn Darling wouldnever fulfill this dream, but not by anychoice of his own. On February 26,2001 during preseason training camphe died of over exertion as he pre-pared for his second season with theSeminoles. Both he and his twinbrother carried the Sickle Cell Trait,which if not monitored can have atremendous affect on the body duringstrenuous work-outs. Lack of educa-tion on the part of the coaching staffplayed a major role in the death ofDevaughn Darling. If he had beenproperly hydrated and allowed to takea break, his young life could havebeen saved. His twin brother DevardDarling courageously continued play-ing the game of American Football,overcoming the obstacles placed inhis path. The pain and unbearablegrief of losing his closest friend andconfidant served as fuel for his stellarcollegiate career. In 2004, Devardachieved their dream; he was draftedin the 3rd round of the NFL draft, hislife changed forever. Armed with hisfaith and the life lessons learned in hispursuit of their dream, he was readyto respond to the challenge of beingan NFL player.

The family of Devaughn Darling suedFlorida State University and wasawarded a settlement of 2 million dol-lars. Unfortunately, it is now 2013 andthe family is still fighting for justiceand closure. FSU paid $200,000.00to Devaughn’s parents; however theremaining $1.8 million has yet to bepaid.

A proud woman, Ms. Hunter works tokeep her household afloat in the midstof battling Cancer with no healthinsurance. She does not want todepend on her son Devard to takecare of her, instead she works to beself sufficient and stand on her ownbut it is getting increasingly difficult.The money that is owed to this familywould allow her to get the medicalattention needed on an ongoing basiswithout feeling like she is a burden onanyone.

Each year, Ms. Hunter and the rest ofthe Darling family are forced to reliveDevaughn’s tragic death, and fight forhis legacy. Wendy is forced to workwith lobbyists and convince them ofthe significance of this settlement andremind them of the tragedy ofDevaughn's story.

The family continues to mournDevaughn’s death while working tokeep his memory alive in theBahamas and in the state of Texaswhere the twin’s went to High School.Not bitter against the Seminoles,Devard now has two sons of his ownDevard Jr. and Devaughn, and heworks diligently to make sure his sonsknow how special their UncleDevaughn was. Although the endingwas tragic Devard holds on to thememories of the time he spent withhis brother at Florida State Universityand the since of pride and achieve-ment felt by him and his twin whenthey were Seminoles.

Governor Scott, you have the powerto right a terrible wrong. Please helpclose this horrible chapter in the livesof the Darling family and grant Ms.Wendy Hunter the remaining settle-ment money that is owed to her. Giveher the life Devaughn Darling envi-sioned for his mother.

Thank you,Amy Malone, Family Friend

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Ju’Coby’s Party – A Good Time Pictorial…

Some were not camera shy…

E kaabo (eh-kah-bow). Welcome.

CONFERENCE NEWS

October 2-6, 2013

Hyatt Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk

SABRINA FULTON, mother

of Trayvon Martin, will be

among the panelists at a com-

munity roundtable discussion

presented by the Association

for the Study of African

American Life and History

(ASALH, pronounced ah-

sah-lah) and Edward Waters

College on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. at the Milne Audito-

rium on EWC’s campus. This forum, entitled “Stand Your Ground: What

Young People Are Doing and Can Do to Continue the Civil Rights Move-

ment,” is a part of ASALH’s 98th national conference and is free and open

to the public.

In the wake of George Zimmerman’s acquittal of the shooting death of

Trayvon Martin and the subsequent call for African American organizations

to boycott Florida, ASALH national president Dr. Daryl Scott organized

the session as an important addition to the Jacksonville conference and as

a call to action for the next generation.

Other participants include Atty. Richard Brown, president of the local

D.W. Perkins Bar Association; Ciara Taylor, Dream Defenders; Angela

Nixon, Florida New Majority; Rep. Alan Williams, Florida House of Rep-

resentatives; and Dr. Scott.

ASALH will hold its annual conference in Jacksonville, October 2-6 at

the Hyatt Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk. Organizers expect close to 1,000

to attend.

Conference plenary sessions are free and open to the public. African

American heritage tours of Kingsley Plantation, American Beach, Jack-

sonville, and St. Augustine are also available for purchase by the public.

Distinguished guest speakers include Director of the National African Art

Museum and Jacksonville native Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, daughter of Medgar

Evers, Ms. Reena Evers, renown poet and author Sonia Sanchez, sister of

slain 16th Street bombing little girl Denise McNair, Ms. Lisa McNair, Di-

rector of the Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture Dr. Khalil

Gibran Muhammad and many more.

Founded in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the father of Black

History, ASALH promotes the history and culture of Black life to a world-

wide audience. Annually, the organization creates and establishes the theme

for Black History month. This year’s theme, At the Crossroads of Freedomand Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washing-ton, celebrates significant anniversaries of the Emancipation Proclamation

(1863) and the March on Washington (1963).

For more information about the roundtable discussion at EWC contact

(888) 530-9401.

For information about the conference visit www.asalh.org.

We Remember Trayvon!!!

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IT WAS THE PARTY NO ONE WANTED TO MISS! Ju’Coby Pittman

celebrated a half century of life (doesn’t it sound really, really, really ancient

when put that way?), with family and friends at an All White-themed jam-

ming party. The occasion brought out the young (son, Winston Peele) and

the...well, put it this way, if the guest of honor turned fifty you can imagine

that her peers are that age and slightly older (tee-hee, tee-hee).

The elegant room and the dazzling guests were resplendent in white,

Ashley Street Catering presented a lovely menu of delectables, and the

Galaxy Experience rocked the house all night long.

Ju’Coby is the CEO/President of Clara White Mission. Under her lead-

ership the Mission has developed and implemented projects, such as 24-

hour transitional housing, job training in culinary arts, janitorial training

and construction maintenance, a Veteran drop-in day center, and a daily

feeding program. In addition she has developed a separate 501© (3) organ-

ization for the Eartha M. M. White Historical Museum, which provides ed-

ucational and historical resources to the community.

Join the James Weldon Johnson Branch of ASALH

for an evening of Dinner, Dancing, and Fun

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Some wanted to pose with the guest of honor, Ju’Coby

Pittman, far right…

Some came with a handsome young’un, who

many of us have known since he was a zygote

…

Some posed with the newsies… Some wanted to go it

alone…

Some made their way into ALL the photos…

Some just wanted

to DANCE!!!

,,,And The Band

Played On…

Some others had the same idea. Duh!

It’s Ju’Coby and family!!!

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What can make “Mommy and me” time even sweeter? How about the money you save

shopping at Publix for your favorite treats and other items your family loves. With a little

planning, you can enjoy great Buy One Get One Free deals and weekly specials throughout

the store. Bring in your coupons, and save even more. With all the ways Publix helps you

stretch your grocery dollars, you can indulge and have something left over: money.

Scoop up hugs, kisses and Savings.

L O C A LSEPTEMBER 14, 2013 THE STAR PAGE7

Florida

REMEMBERING 9/11

Photos by Frank M. Powell III

It was 12 years ago that some 3,000 people lost their lives

in a tragic attack. This week at the Historic Fire Museum

and Metropolitan Park, A Day of Service and Remem-brance, citizens came together in unity to work on service

projects and participate in the annual Commemorative Pro-

gram.

“Starting in 2002, 9/11 family members and support groupswanted to provide a productive and respectful way to honorthe memory of those who were lost while also rekindling thespirit of unity and compassion that swept our nation after9/11. As a result of their efforts, the September 11th Na-tional Day of Service and Remembrance was establishedinto law by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act in2009.” The Women of Color Cultural Foundation is hon-

ored to be a part of this national celebration as we witness

the 9/11 events expanding each year with a unified com-

passionate and giving spirit.

What can be said about the A Day of Service and Remem-brance, 911 ceremony hosted by The Women of Color Cul-

tural Foundation honoring our nation’s military, fire and

rescue, police, auxiliary, volunteers, and families who lost

their lives that tragic September 11, 2001 date?: In a word

Great! As many members of the community pulled together

to share their heartfelt respect to our nation’s fallen heroes

the unified sprits of the many community partners and vol-

unteers echoed throughout the event. The State and local

Government offices were present and showed of their sup-

port. There was a moment of silence in honor of the Sep-

tember 11, 2001 victims. The keynote speech given by

Radm Admiral Vic Guillory, City of Jacksonville brought

tears to the eyes of many attendees.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department put on an ex-

cellent static display with their firefighting apparatus, res-

cue equipment and drums and pipes Corp in show of their

support. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office in show of their

support had several demonstrations and brought out their

special weapons and tactical equipment. Each branch of the

Armed Forces was present to show their support. Also shar-

ing their support was the Edward Water College Chorus,

the Raging Bulls Motorcycle Group, AmeriCorps volun-

teers (from Georgia and Florida), ARC of Jacksonville,

Jacksonville Job Corps, Volunteers, and many other com-

munity volunteers.

The All White Affair

Praise Party began the

evening with Inspirational

entertainment, talents and

ministry of local Christian

artists along with the Todd

A. Rhodes Praise and

Worship Team of Shiloh

Baptist Church,

Brunswick, Georgia.

The local artist included:

DeAnna Woodard, Rose

Cameron, Jessica Rogers,

Larry E. RogersJr. Jason

Fields, Bernard “:Busta”

Woodard Jr., LaRon

Moore, Charles Gibbson,

Lisa Nicole, McKinley

Sartin, Trenton Drayton,

Val Williams (Author) and

Cedric Frazier.


ALL WHITE AFFAIR PRAISE PARTY

ELKINS TO APPEAL: JURORS FIND TEEN GUILTY

OF BABY’S MURDER AFTER TWO HOUR DELIBERATIONBy ARTHIA NIXON

Florida/Georgia Star

Just two hours after deliberation, jurors in Marietta

found Brunswick teen De’Marquise Elkins (left) guilty

in the March 21 murder of toddler Antonio Santiago. His

mother Karimah Elkins was also found guilty in tamper-

ing with evidence but acquitted in the charge of lying to

police.

The 22 month-old victim died as a result of being shot in

the head while sitting in his stroller during a morning

walk. The case thrust Brunswick into the international

spotlight.

His attorney Kevin Gough, vowed to appeal the verdict.

The defense’s request to change the jury pool was

denied, and Gough noted that it was an all white jury.

He told media: “If you were a 17-year-old black man

from Brunswick, Ga., and you were expecting a trial of

your peers and 12 white people showed up to try your

case, however hardworking, however impartial, you

could understand why Mr. Elkins would be concerned.

Star witnesses in the case included Sherry West, the vic-

tim’s mother.

Gough went so far as to suggest the parents of the baby

may have been involved in his death and even tried to

bring their background into question. This was blocked

by the judge after the prosecution objected.

15-year-old Dominique Lang, who was also arrested

as an accomplice along with Elkins also took the

stand.

Defense attorney Jonathan Lockwood said that Lang nor

West, despite her ‘bizarre’ behaviour following the

shooting were investigated. He claimed the witnesses

presented by the prosecution lied repeatedly and many of

them had criminal histories and some were drug users.

Said Lockwood of the verdict: "They finished their case

in 25 hours. Everything else they did after that they just

sugarcoated,"


COLLEGE FOOTBALL:

Tennessee State University 27 Florida A & M University 7Jaguars Foundation and Florida Blue kick off

the 2013 Honor Rows season, awarding 5,000

seats to Jacksonville youth.

The opening Jaguars home game against the

Kansas City Chiefs kicked off the 2013

Honor Rows Season, with more than 500 stu-

dents who earned their seat. More than 5,000

youth and their chaperones will participate in

the Jaguars Foundation’s nationally-recog-

nized Honor Rows program this year. The

Foundation partners with 40 Jacksonville-

area nonprofit agencies to provide goal-set-

ting programs for economically and socially

disadvantaged youth to earn a seat to a

Jaguars home game. Since the inaugural sea-

son of 1995, a total of 72,000 Honor Rows

seats have been awarded to youth, parents,

staff and volunteers.

Youth ages nine to 17 seek to improve them-

selves and the community by setting and

achieving goals for academic and behavioral

improvement, increasing physical activity

and eating more nutritionally, and providing

volunteer community service. Program dura-

tion is a minimum of eight weeks. The youth

also take an anti-substance abuse pledge to

abstain from illegal drugs, tobacco products

and alcohol. The child’s parents or guardians

co-sign the pledge card agreeing to support

the youth in their promise. Historically, with

assistance from parents, mentors and agency

staff, more than 90% of youth meet their

goals and earn their seat.

In addition to a game day ticket, Honor Rows

participants receive a pledge card, certificate

of completion, T-shirt, cap, and a complimen-

tary meal. Drinks for Honor Rows are pro-

vided by PepsiCo. During the game, Jaguars

team owners Ann and Shad Khan, along with

the entire Jaguars organization and fans,

acknowledge the youth and their accomplish-

ments. Game day volunteers provided

through the United Way of Northeast Florida

ensure that the youth have a safe and enjoy-

able game day experience.

Honor Rows is the largest of the Foundation’s

charitable seating programs, which also

includes “Honoring Our Troops,” in partner-

ship with the greater Jacksonville USO,

which provides home game tickets for fami-

lies whose parent(s) are on or returning from

deployment with the armed services; youth

football associations in low-income neigh-

borhoods; Ronald McDonald House families

and others. The Foundation allocates more

than 11,800 charitable home game tickets

with a value exceeding $430,000.

The defense held FAMU to

just 156 yards of total

offense, forced two

turnovers-with one being

returned for a touchdown-

and the Rattlers were 2-of-12

on third down conversions.

Defensive attack allowed the

Tennessee State football

team to pick up its first win

of the Senior Tim Broughton

led the Tigers with 124 yards

on 17 carries for a 7.3 yards

per carry average.

Sophomore Telvin Hooks

was not far behind, gaining

77 yards on the ground on 12

The Rattlers got the ball to

start the game and picked up

a quick first down. Two

plays later, a false start

penalty moved FAMU back

and eventually set up a third

down. FAMU quarterback

Damien Fleming changed

the play at the line and fired

a short out pass to the wide

side of the field. Safety

David Van Dyke jumped the

route, picked the ball off and

brought it brought it back 46

yards for a TSU touchdown.

The score put TSU up 14-0

with just under seven min-

utes to go in the first quarter

and Tennessee State would

maintain its two score lead

until Fleming found

Lenworth Lennon wide-open

in the end zone on a second

and goal from the TSU 36-

yard line. The FAMU touch-

down brought the Rattlers

within seven with 14 min-

utes left to go before half-

time The Big Blue offense

woke up to begin the third

quarter and marched right

down the field on a 13 play,

76-yard drive. Again, the

TSU rushing attack could

not be stopped and Hooks

found the end zone from 14

yards out at the eight-minute

mark. The sophomore’s

score gave the Tigers a com-

manding 27-7 lead, as

Godfrey’s PAT was blocked.

Hooks’s score proved to be

the last of the afternoon as

the Tigers continued to

pound the ball on the ground

to kill the clock and the TSU

defense proved unrelenting.

Butler finished the day 14-

of-21 for 131 yards. The

freshman did have one inter-

ception when a fourth-quar-

ter pass was tipped at the line

of scrimmage.

FAMU will look for a win

next Saturday when the team

home game at Bragg

Memorial Stadium Sanford

College

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSJacksonville Woman Wins Top AARP

Florida 2013 Volunteer Honor

Volunteers age 50+ searching for an exemplary modelof service and dedication need look no further than Jack-sonville resident Mari Terbrueggen.

Mari is the AARP Florida 2013 Andrus Award Win-ner. She has dedicated the past 13 years to serving the un-derprivileged elderly in the greater Jacksonville area. In2000 she helped found Senior Life Foundation which hasbecome a lifeline for older Jacksonville residents. SeniorLife Foundation helps forestall evictions, pay utility bills,and purchase eye exams.

The AARP Florida Andrus Award, named for AARPfounder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, is the Association’s high-est award for community service in Florida. It is givenannually to a volunteer who, through volunteer service,is significantly enhancing the lives of individuals age 50or older.

“Mari’s spirit and willingness to help others is exactlywhat the Andrus Award is about,” says Doug Heinlen,AARP Florida State President. “Her dedication to thewellbeing of the elderly in her community is an inspira-tion to us all. Like AARP Florida, she too is working toimprove the lives of Floridians 50+.”

Mari’s journey with Senior Life Foundation startedwhen she was appointed to the Mayor’s council of elderaffairs in 2000. One day she was at a senior center down-town when she saw a woman in a wheelchair, who ap-peared to be in a coma. No one was helping the womanor even paying any attention to her.

“I couldn’t believe it,” Mari said. “My first thoughtwas ‘We need to help her!’”

Mari later found out the woman was in a diabeticcoma, and never had enough insulin to keep her blood

sugar normal. She was disheartened to learn that therewere no programs in Jacksonville to help the woman, orothers in similar situation. There were tragic needs in hercommunity that no one was addressing. With the help ofa few friends, Mari founded Senior Life Foundation to dojust that.

Thirteen years later, Senior Life Foundation has sev-eral initiatives to respond to some of the severe issues fac-ing seniors in Jacksonville. The Saving Our Senior’sEnergy (SOS) program, through a partnership withLowe’s and the Independent Living Program, replacesoutdated appliances and windows with energy- and cost-efficient products to cut utility bills. This also allows SLFto help more people with their utility bills. Clear Sight forSeniors - partnered with VistaCon, The Vision is PricelessCouncil, and Walmart - works with people who’ve neverhad their eyes checked and pays for their eye exam andglasses.

These are just two of many initiatives that Mari hashelped launch, and she has more in the works now. She’svery proud to say that Senior Life Foundation is able togive 98% of its money, collected through donations andpartnerships, back to the people she’s serving.

Mari is so passionate about her work with Senior LifeFoundation that when asked about winning the AndrusAward, she shifted the focus from herself.

“I’m absolutely excited!” She said. “It’s a tremendoushonor for me, but more importantly it’s an honor for theSenior Life Foundation. It’s so important for us to getrecognition so we can continue to get support.”

Special Guest To Join Sheriff Rutherford

for a Sheriff’s Walk

PAL and the Police are Partners on the Eastside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, The Police Athletic League of Jacksonville, Inc. (PAL)Frank. D. Murphy (retired Tampa Bay Bucs NFL player) Athletes With Purpose

Join Sheriff John Rutherford, along with PAL personnel, JSO personnel and Frank D. Murphy of Ath-

letes With Purpose, for a crime prevention walk beginning and ending at the Eastside PAL facility, 1050

Franklin Street Jacksonville, FL 32206. Sheriff’s walks draw awareness to the crime concerns surrounding

our neighborhoods and allow residents the opportunity to discuss solutions and engage with the police.

In this special walk, Frank Murphy, a great supporter of the educational and recreational programs of

Police Athletic League, will join with the Sheriff and meet the neighborhood kids, as they raise awareness

about the Police Athletic League in the neighborhood. This event will take place on Tuesday, September

17, 2013, starting at 6:00 p.m. Estimated time to complete the walk is 1 hour. For information, email

[email protected] or call 904-355-3308 Ext. 11.

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