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Informing Miami-Dade and Broward Counties


50 cents (55 cents in Broward)


Why


are


Black


babies


dying in their first year?


Miami-Dade and Broward probe infant deaths


After far too long the
state has decided to
investigate why so many
Black babies are almost
three times as likely as
whites to perish before
their first birthday.
The Black Infant
Health Practice Initiative,
initiated by two Tampa
area lawmakers, State AR
Sen.' Arthenia Joyner and Fl
Rep. Betty Reed aim to find
out why these conditions
exist and what must be done.


RTHENIA JOYNER
orida State Senator


BETTY REED
Florida State Rep.


Joyner and Reed were
alarmed to find that the


number of infant deaths
in their communities were
as high as four times that
of white babies.
Among the projects chief
aims: to review community
conditions and stress
factors that contribute to
higher incidences of still
births or fetal and infant
deaths. The initiative also
wants to hear from local
healthcare, political and
community leaders, as
Please turn to BABIES 6A


Hillary shows-up Obama a no-show
Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., gives the thumbs
up as she sits next to Tavis Smiley during a campaign stop at the State of the Black Union
Town Hall, Saturday, in New Orleans.
-AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster


Obama's conspicuous absence


overshadows annual gathering


State of the Black union 2008

By Kam Williams

Senator Barack Obama opted to remain
on the campaign trail in Ohio rather than
accept an invite to address the convention
of African-American intellectuals who had
gathered to participate in the 9th Annual
State of the Black Union.
Curiously, despite the
fact that Senator Hillary
Clinton did attend, Obama
had enough advocates on F "
hand to counterbalance
any potential blowback I .
generated by his
conspicuous absence.
In fact, some of the NAGIN
speakers opted to lobby
openly on his behalf, such as Reverend Jesse
Jackson, Sr. who warned the audience not to
"miss this moment," which he euphorically
referred to as "Obamarama!"


The event was staged
in New Orleans at the
,Convention Center, the
site where Hurricane
Katrina refugees were
stranded without food,
water or any essential
services for days on end.
Mayor Ray Nagin was
on the dais during the OBAMA
morning session, alongside such luminaries
as Reverend Jackson, Congresswomen
Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) and Eleanor
Holmes Norton (D-DC), Memphis high
school student Darrin Keith Boyce, Bush
administration rep and EEOC Chairman
Naomi Churchill, Former Congressman Cleo
Fields (D-LA), New Orleans Pastor Melvin
Jones, Professor Michael Eric Dyson, Xavier
University President Dr. Norman Francis
and PQlicyLink's Angela Glover Blackwell.
The afternoon portion of the program
featured Princeton University Professors
Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Eddie Glaude,
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Castro's departure opens door to tourism

Castro's departure opens door to tourism


By Kitty Bean Yancey
and Laura Bly

Hotel chains and cruise
lines have long eyed Cuba as a
lucrative destination, though
U.S. tourists are forbidden
by the American government
from vacationing there.
Tuesday's news that Fidel
Castro is stepping down
"allows U.S. companies
to dust off the Cuba file,"
says Caribbean travel
analyst Scott D. Berman of
PricewaterhouseCoopers.


FIDEL CASTRO
Former Cuban President
"But I don't think it's going to
have immediate impact."


First the United States
must lift the embargo against
doing business with Cuba,
then the island where
tourism is the No. 1 industry
- has to make it easy for U.S.
hotels and ships to come in,
analysts say.
"Do they want to facilitate
development?" says Scott
Smith of PKF Consulting, who
specializes in the Caribbean
and Central America. "I think
there will be a delay."
A resort building boom
Please turn to CASTRO 8D


Lauderdale leaving in May

Channel 10 newscaster to sign off after 32 years


Miami's all-time favorite
television newscaster will be
signing off from his WPLG-
Channel 10 on May 21. Dwight
Lauderdale, the popular
veteran anchor who has made
a home for himself in the living
rooms of millions here for the
past 32 years has decided that
he hand his wife, Minnie, will
retire.
Lauderdale started his career
40 years ago in his native


Columbus, Ohio. He was a
junior in high school when he
took an after-school job at a
local station processing film.
Lauderdale, 56, joined WPLG
in 1976 after two years of
reporting at WCKT-TV, now
WSVN. He became a main
anchor in '86, sharing the
spotlight with Ann Bishop until
her 1995 retirement. She died
in '97. He co-anchors at 6 and
11 p.m. with Laurie Jennings.


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WPLG-Channel 10 Anchor


Tiger sails

past

Palmer,

sets course U
for Hogan


By Steve DiMeglio

MARANA, Ariz. Tiger
Woods dispatched six
opponents this week to win
the WGC-Accenture Match
Play Championship. In doing
so, he added Arnold Palmer
to his long and ever-growing
list of those he's conquered.
In comfortably sinking
Stewart Cink 8 and 7 in
Sunday's 36-hole final, the
32-year-old Woods passed
Hall of.Famer Palmer on the
all-time victories list with
his 63rd PGA Tour title.
"When I see him I'll give
him an earful, and I'm sure
he'll do the same," Woods
said, smiling. "Anytime Tiger Woods looks at the Walter Hogen Cup following his 8 and 7
you're associated with victory over Stewart Cinkin the championship match of the Accen-
Arnold and what he's done ture Match Play Championship golf tournament at The Gallery Golf
with the game of golf, it's
Please turn to WOODS 8A Club at Dove Mountain, in Marana, Ariz., Sunday. -APPhoto/MattYork


Price Choice to pay $76,000 in back wages


Miami grocer JYMD Pond
Corp. has agreed to pay
$76,595 in back wages to 104
employees of its Price Choice
stores after an investigation by
the U.S. Department of Labor's
Wage and Hour Division.
"The Wage and Hour Division
is committed to ensuring that
all workers receive the wages
that they are legally due," said
Will Garnitz, district director
for the Wage and Hour Division
in Miami.
Wage and Hour Division
investigators found that
all of the grocery store's
hourly employees were
paid straight Lime wages


for all hours worked, which
regularly exceeded 45 hours
in a workweek, without
compensation for overtime.
Additionally, during the
investigation it was revealed
that one employee had been
paid less than the federal
minimum wage during his first
two weeks of employment.
JYMD Food Corp. has
agreed to correct these
underpayments and comply
with the federal Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA) in the
future. The FLSA requires
that employees be paid at
least the federal minimum
wage of $185 per hour, and


time and one-half their
regular rates of pay for hours
worked beyond 40 per week.
The law also requires that
employers maintain accurate
records of employees' wages,
hours and other conditions of
employment.
The Labor Department's
Wage and Hour Division
concluded 30,467 compliance
actions and recovered a record
$220 million in back wages for
more than 341,000 employees
in fiscal year 2007. Back-
wage collections in fiscal year
2007 represent a 67 percent
increase over back wages
collected in fiscal year 2001.


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9A THF MIAMI TIMES. FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 4. 2008


Stadium deal hurts the poor
any Miami-Dade officials and politicians who
have been beating the drums for the past
several months for a new Florida Marlins
Stadium had better take a closer look at what is really
behind the deal in doing so.

The elected officials of this area should be ashamed
of the way they have repeatedly lied to the poor people
about building affordable housing and other means
of improving their way of life. Instead, they have used
ingenious methods to win county, state and federal
grants designed to help the poor but squandered and
misspent the millions of dollars in nefarious ways.

The same thing seems to be happening on the proposed
newly-named Miami Marlins Stadium. The deal sounds
like the old bait and switch tactics made famous by our
area officials and politicians.

The Global Agreement passed by the city and county
recently without a referendum will certainly come back
to haunt us in many ways. This amendment will allow
state funding to be replaced by funds set aside by
law for the oft promised afforded housing and slum
clearance.

This caper could not have been pulled off without the
Community Redevelopment Agency who has included
the. affluent Omni Community Redevelopment Agency
in its plans in order to get the required millions for
the stadium. It's a shell game that responsible people
should be able to see through.

Local businessman Norman Braman is one of the
responsible residents who has seen through the
bureaucratic hypocrisy and has filed litigation to block
the deal.

It is difficult to understand why the decent citizens of
this area seem so willing to spend $3 billion of taxpayer
money on a public works project after what we have
just experienced with the Performing Arts Center and
Miami International Airport.

Back to the Beach
It was good to go back to Virginia Key Beach on
Friday when members and friends of the Virginia
Key Beach Trust held the official reopening of the
once famous and infamous vacation spot for thousands
of Miami-Dade residents who had no other beach to
enjoy.

Most people who lived in this area over the years will
never forget the indignities of our "colored beach" and
the experiences should be told to their offspring. Not
in a manner of hostility for the past wrongs heaped
upon Black during the terrible periods of segregation
and discrimination. But for a silent pledge of "never
again." We think our young people today have enough
sophistication to understand our message.

Historic Virginia Beach Park owes it's legacy to the late
M. Athalie Range. When people a generation younger
were retiring into senior citizen status, Mrs. Range took
up the cause of saving Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
from private development for an exclusive few.

Through her experience as a successful business leader
in the Black community and as a former City of Miami
Commissioner, Range understood the profound and
sacred historical significance of this unique recreational
facility as an emblem of the universal human struggle
for justice and equality.

Through Mrs. Range's energetic advocacy as part of
the Virginia Key Beach Park Civil Rights Task Force and
as the founding Chairperson of the Virginia Beach Park
Trust, Historic Virginia Key Beach Park has evolved in
many ways. It is a 'urban jewel' within an ever-changing
city starved for green, open spaces. A wonderfully scenic
beach front with full public accessibility that is sensitive
to the ecologically fragile barrier island it shares and,
most of all, a treasured site that is deserving of its
landmark status for preserving the history of the past.

As we watched the more than 5,000 children and
adults enjoy the facilities on Saturday we cautiously
observed that there is still much more work to be done
to make the beach a first class facility. We feel that new
chairman Gene Tinnie and his capable staff will not
settle for second class.


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3A THE MIAMI TIMES, FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 4, 2008


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owners


and


millionaire


players?
In the Bible, Joseph interprets
the dream of the Pharoah,
where 7 fat cows are eaten by
7 emaciated cows. He warns
the Pharoah that there will be
seven years of plenty and seven
years of famine. The Pharoah,
being a smart leader, instructs
Joseph to save grain during
the years of plenty so that his
people can survive the years of
famine. Genesis 41:17 -45.
Mayor Alvarez in his State of
the County address advises
that we are going to face tough
economic times, the real estate


events? No.
What we get
is a drain on
our resources, -
when we are
already facing
enormous
challenges. If
the stadium a
budget
balloons, we
get to find more money to build
it. Does anyone in this town
learn from past mistakes. The
County is still paying for cost
overruns, because we decided


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D oes anyone in this town learn from past mistakes. The County is
still paying for cost overruns, because we decided to build a new
terminal for American Airlines.


market has dropped, and the
tax code has changed both
causing a sharp decline in
income for governments. The
Court system is discussing
forcing employees not to work
for weeks in order to balance
the budget. The School System
is thinking of ways to trim
costs. What does the City of
Miami and Miami Dade County
do? They commit to build a
stadium estimated to cost $619
million.
Why when we are facing
impending huge deficits
would any political leader
agree to spend an estimated
$619 million to build another
stadium in this town? What
do we get out of the deal?
Are we getting revenues from
naming the stadium? No. Do
we get revenues for special


to build a new terminal for
American Airlines.
Why does government
support rich millionaire owners
and multibillion dollar airline
companies, but cuts spending
for economic development in
our blighted neighborhoods,
cuts spending for feeding
homebound elderly, and cuts
spending for programs for our
youth. Why do the rich get
freebies and our low income,
needy residents get ignored?
I am aghast at this deal. A
recent CBS polled showed that
71% of the voters do not favor a
new stadium. It is too bad our
political leaders don't listen
to their constituents. Right
now, our only hope is Norman
Branam, a man rich enough to
launch a lawsuit to stop this
travesty.


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A wrongly accused man is finally about to gain some
rewards for his patience. After spending 24 years in
prison for two rapes he didn't commit. Alan Crotzer will
likely win $1.25 million in state compensation now that
the leader of the Florida Senate announced Wednesday
that the case will be "a priority of the Senate."


Local residents are happy to know that the U.S. Attorney
is finally targeting gun and gang related violence here.
A roving strike force of about 20 federal, state, and
local law enforcement officers will begin swooping in on
neighborhoods ravaged by violent crimes throughout
Miami-Dade County.


If Black people in this county was depending on U.S.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to represent
their constitutional rights on the highest court in the
land, they would be at a distinct disadvantage. Justice
Clarence Thomas has gone more than two years without
asking a question during supreme court arguments.


Another reason why it could be dangerous to tie public
school funding to state gambling revenue: One month
after gambling companies told Miami-Dade voters that
approving slot machines would contribute about $197
million in new taxes for Florida schools, state economists
projected Friday that they number would be far lower.


People are talking about that volunteer at the nonprofit
agency that operated a mental health substance abuse
treatment center for teenagers. P. Roger Bartistoni,
a retired IBM executive, is charged with stealing more
than $2 million from the Starting Place in Broward.


What's with these star athletes who excel in high
school and get the chance to get glory and a passport
to the lucrative professional ranks. Southern Miss
football coach Larry Fedora has suspended indefinitely
freshman Antwain Easterling, a standout athlete at
Miami Northwestern High for violation of team rules, the
university has announced. No reasons were given for the
actions. Stay tuned.

I for one believe that if ,'you give people a thorough
understanding of what confronts them and the basic causes that
produce it, they'll create then own program. and when the people
create a program. you get action Malcolm X


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A 4 THE MIAMI TIMES FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 4, 2008


THIS ARTICLE IS BEING REPRINTED FROM THE MIAMI TIMES FEBRUARY 9, 2005 ISSUE


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Ernest Taylor was Boy Scout executive and civic leader

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr instructed WWII Army Officers I | COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS porting father to his two chil-
once stated that the most in survival skills in the State of Taylor accepted Jesus Christ, dren Ernest, Jr. and Deborah.
important period in a person's Georgia and in November ',. a his Lord and Savior while liv-. We were blessed to experi-
life can be found between two 1943, he transferred back to ing in West Palm Beach, and ence the love and compassion
dates. The date announcing Florida to work in the same later became an active member of Ernest Norman Taylor, Sr.
your arrival into the world and capacity. of Antioch Missionary Baptist The impact on the lives of
the day you are summoned by Church of Brownsville. For 24 those that came to know him
our Heavenly Father to join BOY SCOUT EXECUTIVE years, Mr. T served as Sunday for his candor; wit, wisdom
Him in Paradise. Whereas From 1943-1959, he was School Superintendent at and charm will leave an indeli-
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these dates are
important,what matters the
most is what happens in
between.
On March 12, 1910 in Leon
County Florida, Charley and
Lena Robinson gave birth to a
son,Ernest Norman Taylor, Sr.
and several years later a
daughter by the name of Annie
Lee.
Ernest attended Parker
Elementary School and Florida
Memorial Baptist Academy in
Live Oak, Florida from 1925-
1930, Florida Normal
Industrial Institute, now
known as Florida Memorial
College, St. Augustine, Florida
from 1930-1932 and the New
York School of Business. He
later returned to sunny West
Palm Beach where he worked
various jobs, which included
chauffeuring, waiting tables
and an insurance salesman.
Deciding to join the Boy Scouts
of America, he was an intricate
part of the staff, where he


employed with the South
Florida Council for Boy Scouts
of America as a Field Scout
Executive covering Dade,
Broward and Monroe counties.
He was responsible for estab-
lishing Boy Scout and Cub
Scout Troops in Black commu-
nities. The local community
knew him as "Mr. Scouting" as
he trained scout troop leaders
and established and built
campsites. In December 1959
he left scouting and accepted a
position as Project Manager for
the Miami Housing Authority.
In 1966, Ernest became the
organizer and coordinator for
Neighborhood Credit Unions, a
branch of the Economic
Opportunity Program, Inc.
(EOPI) of Dade County. He
remained in that position for
two years before joining the
Concentrated Employment
Program as Supervisor of Job
Development and Placement.
"Taylor", "Mr. T.", "E. N." and
"Ernie" as he was affectionate-


Ernest Taylor

ly called, transferred in 1971
to the Human Resources
Division of Model Cities as a
supervisor of Citizen
Participation. When the pro-
gram ended, he continued to
work in the Human Resources
Department as part of
Community Development and
Neighborhood Center Services
Divisions of Miami-Dade
County until his retirement in
December 1988.


Anutiocn. As a community
activist, he was a member of
several noteworthy organiza-
tion which includes: The Miami
Jr.Chamber of Commerce (Jay
Cees), NAACP, The Urban
League, YMCA, the Black
Youth Christian Association
(BYCA) and was a founding
member of the Miami Chapter
of Frontiers International just
to name a few.

TOUCHED LIVES OF MANY
Ernest touched the lives of
countless people and his
efforts paved the way for many
to follow.Throughout his var-
ied professional careers, he
continued to work tirelessly in
support of youth, community
development and equal oppor-
tunity initiatives. In his own
life's example, he symbolized
what was right, what was
noble and what was best.
Taylor was a loving husband
to his devoted wife, Elizabeth
of 54 years as well as a sup-


ble mark iniLUstory/. OJn Marci L
26, 2004, after making a dif-
ference in the lives of so many,
God embraced Ernest and
said, 'Well done, thou good
and faithful servant: thou hast
been faithful over a few things,
I will make thee ruler over
many things: enter thou into
the joy of thy Lord."
Ernest N. Taylor, Sr.'s lega-
cy will live forever. He will
always be honored and cher-
ished by those who loved him
most... Elizabeth, his loving
and caring wife, his children,
Ernest Jr.,Deborah (JaVis)
and stepson Cornelius
Thomas, Sr. (Stephanie); eight
grandchildren Randy,Kevin,
Matthew, Dominique, Desire6,
Cornelius, Jr., Treiva and
Stephanie: two great grand-
children Tiara and Mercedes,
as well as a host of other rela-
tives and friends.
Remember, what really mat-
ters most is what happens
between two dates.


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Many Blacks tired of being 'pimped' for Black History month


By Erin Texeria

TEXAS (AP) The only Black
county commissioner in Dallas,
John Wiley Price spoke Monday
to 100 mostly Black middle
school students about history,
responsibility and their futures.
If he had been invited the follow-
ing day Feb. 1 he would have
refused.
That's not because of a sched-
uling conflict. Price no longer
makes public appearances dur-
ing Black History Month. Like
some other top speakers, Price
has grown weary of being in high
demand for a just few weeks and
then often ignored.
"I'm not going to be, as the
kids say, 'pimped' during the
month of February," Price said.
A few years ago, Price said, he
was inundated with speaking
requests. Then he realized that
"Black people were visible dur-
ing February, but the other 11
months of the year we became
the invisible people."
He isn't a lone rebel: Twenty-
nine years after Black History
Month was officially designated
by the federal government,
something of a backlash has
begun.
Though February is still an
exhilarating time for many high-
profile Black Americans, whose
research and life experiences are
celebrated, others see it as over-
whelming, even debilitating.
They grow bleary-eyed, travel-
ing almost daily, giving keynote
addresses, participating in sym-
posiums and moderating panels.
And their physical exhaustion
highlights an unsavory reality:
Come March 1, public interest in
them and their work plummets.
"Black history being confined
to that month is more aggravat-
ing than amelioratin" said Larry
Aubry, a columnist with the Los


Angeles Sentinel, a Black week-
ly, who worked on the Los
Angeles County Human
Relations Commission for 34
years. "There's no commitment
there. I'm looking for more in the
full 12 months."

NOT INTENDED TO BE ANNU-
AL EVENT
Black History Month has roots
in historian Carter G. Woodson's
Negro History Week, which he
designated in 1926 as the sec-
ond week in February to mark
the birthdays of Frederick
Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.
Woodson, who also began the
Association for the Study of
African American Life and
History, said he hoped the week
could one day be eliminated -
when Black history would
become fundamental to
American history.
Now his idea has been expand-
ed to include all of February, a
month when there are seemingly
nonstop television programs, art
exhibits, films, historical tours,
new books and public lectures.
Attendance at Black museums
and historical sites also mush-
rooms, and even the list of
events with no historical tie
appears to be growing.
For instance, the Baltimore
County public schools will par-
ticipate. in National African
American Parent Involvement
Day on Feb. 14. That day, the
University of Akron in Ohio has
planned a public dialogue titled
"Brothers Talking to Brothers:
Let's Talk Relationships with
Black Women." Last year, the
Bronx Zoo highlighted its African
animals.
"An industry has grown up
around (Black History Month)
which is really quite fascinating,"
said Nell Irvin Painter, a
Princeton historian. Like


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Nell Irvin Painter, a Princeton scholar, poses during a visit
to Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn., Thursday, Feb.
3. Painter no longer accepts invitations to events pegged to
the Black History month. Many top speakers have grown
weary of being in high demand for a just few weeks during
Black History Month, and then often ignored.
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Kwanzaa, she said, "It became a
corporate holiday, a way for cor-
porations and'museums and the
U.S. postal service to declare
they're multicultural bona fide."
Painter no longer accepts invi-
tations to events pegged to the
month, however, because they
trmicallvo, mpe from cLrnoins that


"want to hear the same old
thing, very often." She spoke
Thursday at Wesleyan
University on her forthcoming
book, "The History of White
People," but agreed because it
was part of the campus's year-
long program, Conversations on
Race.


ANNUAL CELEBRATION
SHOULD CONTINUE
Still, despite their misgivings
about Black History Month,
Painter and others think it
should continue. The reason:
They believe Black history would
become even more marginalized
without it.
"I can't tell you how important
it was for me, growing up, to
hear from people who looked like
me about their successes, their
aspirations, their trials and
things they were able to over-
come," said Carolyn McKinstry,
who was in the Sixteenth Street
Baptist Church in Birmingham,
Ala., when it was bombed by the
Ku Klux Klan in 1963, killing
four young girls.
Though she has declined at
least a dozen speaking invita-
tions for this month, she has
agreed to a few, events where
"the message will be needed and
will make more of an impact on
listeners" she said.
If speakers don't choose their
venues carefully, Black History
Month lectures can becom"kinds
of performances. They're not
necessarily intended to solve
problems," said Robin D. G.
Kelley, a professor of African
American Studies at Columbia
University. "They're enlightening
and interesting. It's enlightened
entertainment, which is not a
bad thing."
Whereas he once traveled non-
stop in February, Kelley declined
about 100 invitations this month
- all except three at which he'll
speak to youth: "Just when I'm
about to get cynical, I give a talk
and I have such great engage-
ments with the community and
students. People are hungry for
a conversation, and I can't be too
cynical because I remember that
hunger myself as a young per-
son."


Archaeologist discovers 'treasures on slave sites in Georgia

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OSSABAW ISLAND, Ga. (AP) -
Sifting through dirt from the floor
of a small cabin made from oyster
shells and sand, archaeologist
Dan Elliott is finding unexpected
treasures.
After a week of digging, he has
unearthed a doll-sized porcelain
plate and clay marbles, as well as
lead shot and a French-made gun
flint. All are fascinating finds,
considering the cabin's former
inhabitants.
Few would expect the slaves of
North End plantation played with
children's toys, or kept firearms.
"We're dealing with the facts.
These are all things they left
behind," says Elliott, who careful-
ly cleans his discoveries with a
toothbrush and places them in
small paper bags. "They could
suggest their masters were letting
them have a little bit of latitude"
Researchers say the three cab-
ins made of tabby a cement mix-
ture of oyster shells, lime and
sand on this undeveloped bar-
rier island are among the best-


South.
Now, 142 years after slavery
ended, the Georgia Department of
Natural Resources and the non-
profit Ossabaw Island
Foundation are conducting the
first archaeological digs at the
slave quarters on the state-owned
island.
They hope the shards of clay
pots, animal bones and other
artifacts buried beneath the cab-
ins will yield a more concrete pic-
ture of how Southern slaves lived
in the 18th and 19th centuries.
"It is easily one of the most
important African-American slave
sites in the southeast," said Dave
Crass, Georgia's state archaeolo-
gist. "Normally it's a big, white-
columned plantation house that's
still there. And the people who
made the place work, their hous-
es are long gone".
The first slaves came to
Ossabaw in the 1760s, when Jim
Morel bought the Island and
established North End plantation
to harvest live oaks for shipbuild-
ing timber and grow indigo and


Researchers believe Morel had
about 100 slaves at North End.
More came later to work three
additional plantations his sons
established on the island, which
is about 6 miles from Savannah.
The island had no clay suitable
for making bricks, and they were
expensive to ship, so slaves con-
structed their homes using oyster
shells plentifully piled in trash
heaps left by Indians.
Elliott, the study's lead archae-
ologist, has located buried tabby
foundations that indicate 18
slave cabins once stood at North
End. Only three survived intact,
built 32-by-16 feet and divided
like duplexes into two living
quarters sharing a chimney and
hearth in the center wall.
Architectural conservator
George Fore, hired to assess the
cabins' condition and origins,
found original wooden ceiling
boards had marks from, a circu-
lar saw meaning the cabins
were likely built after 1840 when
the first steam-powered saws
became available.


cabin indicate it had glass win-
dows, another unusual touch for
a slave house.
"We don't have that many plan-
tation slave quarters that are
fully intact like that," Fore said.
"All three of these have their
internal plaster intact. Nails are
in the walls where they obviously
hung various things, clothes to
dry. It gives you a personal touch
with that time."
Elliott, meanwhile, has
unearthed even more personal
relics inside and around the cab-
ins, many dating to the 18th cen-
tury a sign that slaves may have
built their tabby quarters on top
of older housing.
He found a small lice comb of
carved bone and shards of an
Indian pottery called Colono-
ware, which is rare in Georgia.
Numerous bones from fish,
birds, pigs and alligators give
clues to what slaves may have
eaten.
Unlike many digs where
archaeologists scramble to
uncover artifacts before bulldoz-


new development, Elliott hopes
to return to Ossabaw after the
three-week study is complete.
"With the fact that the struc-
tures are still here and the state
owns the property, so it's not
going anywhere, this can be a
long-term study," he said.
Ironically, the three slave cab-
ins survived not because they
were left alone, but because they
continued to be used as living
quarters until the 1990s by staff
of the state and the island's last
private owners.
A big part of Fore's job was to
oversee the demolition of modern
kitchens, bathrooms, wood pan-
eling and other additions tacked
onto the slave cabins from 1915
to the 1970s.
The $1.3 million study is fund-
ed by a $400,000 National Park
Service Grant, matching funds
from the charitable foundation of
late Coca-Cola President Robert
Woodruff and private donations.
Donors Include actress Sandra
Bullock, who owns a home on
nearby Tybee Island.


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SState of the Black Union 2008: Obama pep rally?


ABSENCE
continued from 1A

comedian Dick Gregory,
Democratic National Committee
member Donna Brazile, Florida
State University Professor
Na'im Akbar, Morehouse
College President Robert
Franklin, former Maryland
Lieutenant Governor Michael
Steele, Congresswoman Sheila
Jackson-Lee (D-TX), Dillard
University student Stephanie
Woodward, Katrina Survivor
Herreast Harrison and
TransAfrica Forum Executive
Director Nicole Lee.
Besides Obama generally
getting a pass, Mayor Nagin


seemed to be treated with
kid gloves, too, in light of the
ostensible gentrification of what
he once promised would remain
a "Chocolate City." Dick Gregory
vehemently defended Ray's
embrace of the controversial
nickname, pointing out that
nobody ever complained when
New Orleans was called "Sin
City," yet everybody unfairly
got bent out of shape over the
relatively benign sobriquet
"Chocolate City."
In fact, Mr. Gregory
enjoyed the most memorable
moments, primarily because
he repeatedly went for the joke,
this in sharp contrast to his
colleagues who were soberly


focusing on the social, political
and economic concerns of the
Black community.
As for Hillary, she appeared
onstage alone with host Tavis
Smiley at the very end of a very
long day. However, her brief
comments amounted to an anti-
climatic uphill battle, because
she had to follow a long line
of inspirational speakers who
had long since whipped the
probably already pro-Obaina
crowd into a frenzy over her
opponent. More a Barack pep
rally than a critical assessment
of Black issues.
The State of the Black Union
Impatiently anticipating the
arrival of the Black Messiah.


Virginia Key
Hundreds of people from
all walks of life gathered for
last Friday's Ribbon-Cutting
Ceremony of the restored
Virginia Key Beach Park, amidst
accolades, remembrances and
tasty treats. Even more eventful
was Saturday as thousands
arrived to the awesome beats


Beach Park's re-dedication


of hip-hop and rhythm & blues,
sizzling vendors, a vivid beach
shore line, barbecue grilling,
amusement rides and ole
fashioned fun.
Five generations of Daniel
Johnson Jr.'s family and friends
spent the day reminiscing.
Daniel Johnson was the first


superintendent of Virginia Key
Beach dating back to 1945 when
the park originally opened.
His daughter, Carol Johnson,
reflected on the wonderful 19
years she spent living in their
beach house on the eastern
shore between the two sea grape
trees, still there today.


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Every child deserves a long
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7A THE MIAMI TIMES, FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 4, 2008


BLACKS MUST CONTROL THEIR OWN DESTINY


UNLEASHING

THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY


By Marc H. Morial,
President and Chief Executive Officer, National Urban League


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A few years ago, a repair man came to my house
to fix my washing machine. Before he even
touched the washer, he pulled out a computer,
connected it to the machine and, as I looked
over his shoulder, the computer told him what
was wrong. If you don't know how to use tech-
nology, he said, you can't be a repair man in
the 21st century.
Technology today touches everything we do.
Knowing how to use it can be the key to success
in today's workforce generally, and specifically
to careers that offer great opportunity. Over
the past 25 years, the number of jobs in infor-
mation technology has grown tremendously, and
the number is expected to double in the next
five years.
Sadly, too few African Americans fully engage
with technology to help unleash their full potential.
Currently, fewer than six out of 100 profes-
sionals in information technology are African
American, and even fewer are graduating with
degrees that prepare them for information
technology careers.
Access to computers and the Internet at
home can help put young people on a path
toward technology careers, but one of the
biggest roadblocks for African Americans is
financial. Acquiring a computer and a high-
speed Internet connection takes money.


Prices of both have come down dramatically,
but for sbme families, these costs still present a
significant-even unbridgeable-hurdle.
Once exposed to technology, however, people
realize how much it can do to make life easier,
more productive and fun. Once they cross the
digital divide, they never go back.
At the National Urban League, as we think
about our future and how to bring about eco-
nomic justice, we recognize that technology is
power. And we are constantly working to place
that power into the hands of people in our
various communities.
This is not a task that we can do alone.


Fortunately, we have help from partners such
as Microsoft, which recently awarded us a $5
million software grant to bring the power of
technology into over 100 Urban League affiliate
offices serving more than 2 million people
nationwide. This generous gift from Microsoft
will significantly enhance local capabilities and
increase access to digital technology for the
disadvantaged students and adults participating
in a wide variety of programs, from educational
assistance to job training.
These efforts are incredibly important. It is
imperative that we expose the people we serve
to the power of technology-from repairing a
washing machine, to planning for the economic
success of the next generation.


Learn more at microsoft.com/issues.


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CONTROL. THlIR OWN DESTINY


8A THE MIAMI TIMES, FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 4, 2008


U.S. forbids vacationing

in communist Cuba


CASTRO
continued from 1A

by European chains has
resulted in 70,000 hotel rooms,
Berman says. The island drew
2.1 million visitors last year,
says Christopher P. Baker,
author of five books about
Cuba. Most were Europeans
and Canadians.
U.S. chains may be eager to
go in, "but if you get caught
(by the United States), it is a
serious offense," says Philippe
Bourguignon, ex-CEO of Club
Med who opened one in Cuba
in the 1990s.
Cuba is a "fantastic location
because it is a big island,
has this mix of culture,"
Bourguignon says. Its location
near Florida and its history as a
onetime getaway for Americans
also are draws.
After learning of Castro's
resignation, New Yorker Jim
Friedlander was on the phone


to Marazul Charters, a U.S.
travel agency licensed to send
certain Americans to Cuba. Its
business plummeted after the
Bush administration tightened
the long-standing embargo
in 2004. Today, a limited
few, including journalists,
educators, professional
researchers and Cuban-
Americans visiting family,
legally can go.
"I'd love to go back," says
Friedlander, who leads cultural
tours for non-profit groups.
He visited Cuba 15 times
from 1999 to 2003 and raves
about "the best (Spanish)
colonial architecture in the
Western. Hemisphere, superb
performing and visual arts
and a warm, well-educated
populace."
For Cuba to appeal to the
U.S. market, it needs better
infrastructure, hotels and a
lot of airline service, Berman
says.


Can Tiger Woods be beaten?


WOODS
continued from 1A

always a positive thing."
Positive results are all Woods
has racked up in the last six
months:
He's won his first three
events worldwide this year
and eight of the last nine.
He has won four consecutive
PGA Tour events for the third
time.
He has 15 wins in 26 starts
in World Golf Championships
events, which draw some of
the year's strongest fields,
including wins in the last
three, five of the last six and
seven of the last 10.
"This certainly is the best
stretch I've ever played," he
said. Asked to explain his
WGC success, Woods said,
"All I know is that I just love


playing against the best
players in the world. That's
the fun part because we don't
get to do it that often."
In his victory Sunday,
Woods recorded 14 birdies in
29 holes. The 8-and-7 score -
meaning he led Cink by eight
holes with seven to play -- is
the largest margin in the final
in the event's 1r-year history.
For the week, Woods
devoured the par-72,
7,413-yard Gallery course at
Dove Mountain with 47 birdies
and two eagles in 117 holes.
In winning this tournament
for the third time, Woods
improved to 31-6.
"I'm a little disappointed
I didn't throw a little more
at Tiger," Cink said. "It
wasn't that close a match. I
think that needs no further
explanation.",


No fire is too big for the Kemp brothers


If you have ever called the
City of Miami Fire-Rescue,
and you think you are seeing
in triplicate when the crew
arrives, don't worry, it's just
the Kemp brothers, busy at
work!
Together, Ulysee Jr.,
Maurice, and James Kemp
have over 58 years of
combined service in the City
of Miami.
They are Miami natives,
all graduating from Miami
Edison Senior High School
and now, continue to serve
the community they grew up
in on a daily bases.
The first brother to be hired
in the Fire Department was
Maurice in June 1985. After
obtaining his Bachelor's
Degree in Biology, he came
back home after college and
started the necessary courses
to work as a Respiratory
Therapist. Well, part of
Respiratory Therapist courses
required. that he ride on
rescue trucks to see how first
line medical workers treated
patients. As a young man,
his interest was piqued when
he saw what an exciting job
Firefighters had and how hard
they worked to save lives,
yet went back to the station
and had a very calm, family
oriented environment after
a stressful situation. When
he announced to his family
his intentions of becoming
a firefighter, his mother was
dead set against it and said,
"After all these years of school,
and you want to waste your
time riding the back of a fire
truck?!!" Despite his mothers'
initial disappointment,
Maurice has quickly moved
up the ranks and after
obtaining his Masters Degree



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in Public Administration,
is now the Deputy Chief of
Administration. The types
of fires he puts out these
days are those involving the
department budget.
Maurice's' enthusiasm
quickly spread to his other
brothers and even convinced
his mother after the first year


-Ulysee Jr., Maurice and James Kemp-
Ulysee Jr., Maurice and James Kemp


of working as a Firefighter
and still being alive, that it
was a wonderful career. The
next brother to join the Fire
Department was Ulysee, Jr.
in March 1989. Ulysee, &Jr.
obtained an Associate's Degree
from Miami-Dade Community
College and was working for
Cordis Corp. when he took
the Fire Department entrance
exam and passed. Ulysee, Jr.
is now a Fire Inspector and
assists the public in obtaining
the required inspections for
businesses and assures that
buildings have the required
fire safety methods in place
to protect the citizens in case
of a fire.
James was the last one to
follow in his brothers footsteps


and joined in September 1990
after returning from college
with a Bachelor's Degree in
Biology. He was working for
the School Board when he
was finally convinced to take
the Fire Department Entrance
Exam and passing it. James
is now a Lieutenant and
station 12 and supervises the
Rescue crew.
The brothers have enjoyed


very successful careers in the
fire service thusfar; however,
the best is yet to come.
James is studying for the Fire
Captain's exam, Ulysee, Jr.
is in Paramedic school and
many believe that Maurice,
who has been the Deputy
Chief of Administration since
1999 will be the next Fire
Chief of the City of Miami Fire
Department.


Cale darof Events-

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

Cultura del Lobo presents


Les ecailles de la memoire
(The Scales of Memory)


Cynthia A Stafford, Candidate
Florida House ol Reprsentalives' DistriId 109


Congresswoman Carrie P. Meek (Ret.)
United State1. H.:oa ol Rapresenltoive'.


February 2008


Stae Representative
Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall
Florida House oF Representatives, Districi 109


Dear Friends,


We write to inform you of our joint support and endorsement of Cynthia Stafford
for Florida House of Representatives District 109. Cynthia will represent you with
commitment, dedication, and a strong knowledge of the district and the issues.
Cynthia Stafford is an attorney, a hard working professional and a proud gradu-
ate of Miami Northwestern Senior High.

State Representative Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall's term will expire soon and
Cynthia Stafford is running for that soon to be vacated seat in District 109. Cyn-
thia Stafford is experienced with years of community leadership in local, state
and federal programs.



We both know what it takes to provide principled leadership, and Cynthia
Stafford is capable of providing just that. Cynthia has the ability, knowledge, and
integrity required to effectively serve in the Florida House of Representatives.
Cynthia needs your vote and early financial support. Please send a campaign
contribution today. Campaign contributions, limited to $500 or less, should be
made payable to: Cynthia Stafford Campaign and sent to P.O. Box 471565, Miami,
FL. 33247. If you have any questions, please call 786-863-7050.

Sincerely,


Congresswoman Carrie P Meek (Ret.) Slae representative Dorothy Benross indingall
United Stales House of Representatives Florida House of Representatives, District 109


New York's Urban Bush Women
and Senegal's Compagnie Jant-Bi
join together in this dance
collaboration that explores the
importance of landscapes and how


we internalize them. The Scales
of Memory depicts the contrasts
between rural and urban life and
delves into the African-American
and African experience.


Saturday, March 15, 8 p.m.

General admission: $10 and $15

The Joseph Caleb Auditorium
5400 N.W. 22nd Ave., Miami

For more information, call Cultura del Lobo at 305-237-3010.

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10OA THE MIAMI TIMES, FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 4, 2008


Who's coming for dinner?
At my house: Love.


Dinner at my house is great when Mariana and
Amy come. Mom makes granddaddy's gumbo.
She says, like us, it's a lot of different things
that go together. Amy says she's the tomato
because of her reddish blonde hair. I say I'm
the okra because, like me, it has African roots.
Mariana says she's the chicken because she
hates scary movies. She's so silly! But we all love her.
It's nice to have someone who appreciates my
African American history the way I do.
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Americans changing religions
at a high rate, survey finds


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By David Van Biema
A major new survey
presents perhaps the most
detailed picture we've yet
had of which religious
groups Americans belong to.
And its big message is: blink
and they'll change. For the
first time, a large-scale
study has quantified what
many experts suspect: there
is a constant membership
turnover among most
American faiths. America's
religious culture, which
is best known for its high
participation rates, may
now be equally famous (or
infamous) for what the new
report dubs "churn."
The report, released
today by the Pew Forum
on Religion & Public Life,
is the first selection of data
from a 35,000- person poll
called the U.S. Religious
Landscape Survey. Says
Pew Forum director Luis
Lugo, Americans "riot only
change jobs, change where
they live, and change
spouses, but they change
religions too. We totally
knew it was happening, but
this survey enabled us to


document it clearly."
According to Pew, 28% of
American adults have left
the faith of their childhood
for another one. And that
does not even include those
who switched from one
Protestant denomination
to another; if it did, the
number would jump to 44%.
Says Greg Smith, one of he
main researchers for the
"Landscape" data, churn
applies across the board.
"There's no group that is
simply winning or simply
losing," he says. "Nothing
is static. Every group is
simultaneously winning and
losing."
For some groups, their
relatively steady number of
adherents over the years
hides a remarkable amount
of coming and going. Simply
counting Catholics since
1972,for example, you would
get the impression that its
population had remained
fairly'static at about 25%
of adult Americans (the
current number is 23.9%).
But the Pew report shows
that of all those raised
Catholic, a third have left
Please turn to RELIGION 12D


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Fraternity grateful for donations for MLK Memorial


During the recent Martin Luther King
Jr. Annual services held at the Episcopal
church of the incarnation, the brothers of
the beta beta lambda chapter of the alpha
phi alpha fraternity presented plaques of
appreciation to retired U.S. Congresswoman
Carrie P. Meek and her son who succeeded
her in congress, Father Major and his
church for their contribution to the Martin
Luther King project. The alphas are also


grateful to president Angela Bellamy and
the greater Miami chapter of the Links
for their donation of $500.00 Which was
presented during the services. The MLK
Memorial monument project in washington
is slated to be completed in 2010. To date,
the local chapter beta beta lambda, inc.
- has raised more than $96,000 over
the past 3 years. The chapter is asking
those who want to make a tax-deductible


contribution to the MLK Memorial project
and/or the beta beta lambda/alpha/
scholarship program to call 305-401-7680,
e-mail betabetalambda@bellsouth.net or
mail donations to the beta beta lambda/
alpha foundation, c/o mlk memorial project,
P.O. Box 510027 Miami, Fl 33151.
Contact persons are chapter president
David Young or project director Gregory
Gay.


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191 THlF MIAMI TIMFS FFRRIIARY 77-MARCH 4. 27008


Be nice to people


This might sound simple,
but it is scriptural be
nice to someone. According


to James 2:14-20, we need
to express our faith in good
works. Good works do not


save us, but we are saved to
do good works. You might
be surprised how far a smile
and a warm greeting will go
to brighten someone's day. In
Matthew 25, Jesus tells the
people that He will judge them
for not feeding Him, clothing
Him, and visiting Him when
He was sick and in prison.
The people were astonished
at this! 'When, Lord, did we


ever see you 'hungry, naked,
or sick or in prison and we
did not help you?" they asked.
"When, "Jesus replied, "you di
d not do this for others."
Jesus expects us to look out
for others. He expects us to give
them not only spiritual food,
but to feed them physical food
as well. Clothe those who do
not have clothes, and visit those
who are sick and in prison.


This is a commandment, not
a suggestion. God told the
Hebrews that their sacrifices
to Him were a stench in His
nostrils because though they
burned incense and offered
up goats and lambs, they did
not take care of the widows
and orphans. We might not
be burning animals today,
but we still sometimes hide
behind our religious and


denominational traditions,
and allow these things to
substitute for showing Christ
like love to real live people.
Finally, read your
Word and pray daily. It is
difficult not to have love in
your heart for mankind when
you embrace an intimacy with
Jesus. Love, honor and respect
are words that are ageless and
will never be outdated.


Survey: Americans changing religions at alarming rate
RELIGION mostly Hispanic. in terms of number gained The report does not speculate commitment to a given faith or "stalled" in their spirit
An even more extreme versus number lost, was not a on the implications of its data. denomination. growth, Lugo allowed tha
continued from 11D "
Wh t it L ld t s emulate on "it does raise the question o


the church. (That means
that roughly one out of every
10 people in America is a
former Catholic, and that
ex-Catholics are almost as
numerous as the America's
second biggest religious
group, Southern Baptists.) But
Catholicism has made up for
the losses by adding converts
(2.6% of the population) and,
more significantly, enjoying
an influx of new immigratns,


example of what might be called
"masked churn" is the relatively
tiny Jehovah's Witnesses, with
a turnover rate of about two-
thirds. That means that two-
thirds of the people who told
Pew they were raised Jehovah's
Witnesses no longer are yet
the group attracts roughly
the same number of converts.
Notes Lugo, "No wonder they
have to keep on knocking on
doors."
The single biggest "winner,"


religious group at all, but thme
"unaffiliated" category. About
16% ofthose polled defined their
religious affiliation that way
(including people who regarded
themselves as religious, along
with atheists and agnostics);
only 7% had been brought up
that way. That's an impressive
gain, but Lugo points out that
churn is everywhere: even the
unaffiliated group lost 50% of
its original membership to one
church or another.


but Lugo suggestsCL, vv latL 1L
says is that this marketplace
is highly competitive and that
no one can sit on their laurels,
because another group out
there will make [its tenets]
available" for potential converts
to try out. While this dynamic
"may be partly responsible
for the religious vitality of the
American .people," he says,
"it also suggests that there
is an institutional loosening
of ties," with less individual


whether such a buyer's market
might cause some groups to
dilute their particular beliefs
in order to compete. There
are signs of that in such
surveys as one done by the
Willow Creek megachurch
outside Chicago, which has
been extremely successful in
attracting tens of thousands of
religious "seekers." An internal
survey recently indicated
much of its membership was


al
it
f.


once you attract these folks,
how do you root them within
your own particular tradition
when people are changing so
quickly."
The Pew report has other
interesting findings; the
highest rates for marrying
within one's own faith, for
example, are among Hindus
(90%) and Mormons (83%)).
The full report is accessible at
the Pew Forum site.


Health care crisis leads to 8-year rise for seniors-


Senior benefit
By Dennis Cauchon

The cost of government
benefits for seniors soared to
a record $27,289 per senior
in 2007, according to a USA
TODAY analysis.
That's a 24% increase above
the inflation rate since 2000.
Medical costs are the biggest
reason. Last year, for the first
time, health care and nursing

All three major senior
programs Social
Security, Medicare and
Medicaid experienced
dramatically escalating
costs that outstripped
inflation and the
growth in the senior
population.

homes cost the government
more than Social Security
payments for seniors age 65
and older. The average Social
Security benefit per senior in
2007 was $13,184.
"We have a health care
crisis. We don't have an
entitlement crisis," says
David Certner, legislative
policy director of the AARP,
which represents seniors.
He says seniors shouldn't
be blamed for the growing
cost of government retirement
programs.
The federal government
spent $952 billion in 2007
on elderly benefits,, up from
$601 billion in 2000. It's
the biggest function of the
federal government. States
chipped in another $27
billion in 2007, mostly for
nursing homes.
All three major senior
programs Social Security,
Medicare and Medicaid -
experienced dramatically
escalating costs that
outstripped inflation and
the growth in the senior
population.
Benefits per senior are
soaring at a time when
the senior population is
not. The portion of the U.S.
population age 65 and older
has been constant at 12%
since 2000.
The senior boom, however,
starts big time in 2011 when
the first baby boomers 79
million people born between
1946 and 1964 turn 65
and qualify for Medicare
health insurance. The oldest
baby boomers turn 62 this


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Medicare and Medicaid. A
complete estimate would
include other programs for
retirees, such as military and
civil servant pensions and
medical benefits, he says.
The Urban Institute
estimates that kids receive an


average of about $4,000 per
child in benefits, including
the child tax credit and other
indirect assistance.
Economist Dean Baker
calls it "granny bashing" to
focus on the cost of senior
benefits. The elderly paid


a designated tax for Social
Security and Medicare
taxes during their decades
of working to support these
programs when they retired,
says Baker, co-director of the
liberal Center for Economic
Policy and Research.


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BLACKS NALxST CON UROi I I LR 0\\N DESTIINY I


The Children's Trust program helps foster children How to spend an extra day


By Michael R. Malone

Martin Avery, 11, wants
one. Chad and Brad Mercado,
13-year-old fraternal twins,
and their younger brother
Salvador, 11, want one, too.
Brothers Ray Gomez, 15, and
Julio Gomez, 16, want one,
too, but have been bounced
through the foster care system
for so many years that both are
hesitant to leave their present
living situation.
These kids and dozens of
others, all housed in group
homes or with foster-care
families, are eager for families
to adopt them. The Miami
Heart Gallery, an initiative
spearheaded by The Children's
Trust, hopes to make those
dreams come true.
Based on a national model,
Miami Heart Gallery has
enlisted the support of award-
winning photographers
from Miami and around the
country to donate their time
and expertise. On successive
Saturday in February,
renowned photographers like
Nigel Barker, of "America's Next
Top Model" fame, brought their
telephoto lenses, tripods and
quick-action flashes to Jungle
Island and to Fairchild Tropical
Botanic Garden to photograph
the kids.
The kids loved it. Most had
never heard of, let alone visited,
the world-famous Botanic
Gardens. So on a bright breezy
day, in between trips on the
tram to see iguanas, a gigantic
Baobab tree and marvel at the
huge sculptures of pop icon
artist Roy Lichtenstein, the
kids got to enjoy the limelight,
striking poses for some of the
industry's top photographers.
"It was real cool how they took
the pictures, the way we got to
do our thing," said Ray Gomez,
who has been in the foster care


system for the past seven years.
"The photographers just told us
how to pose and to be unique.
Sometimes we did our own
poses, like with my brother, we
were hugging and he put his
thumb and I put mine up. It
was real alright."
Ray attends Mays Middle
School and lives in Goulds in
a group home. He's been there
for three months, having had to
relocate from a previous group
home that could no longer







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Brothers Julio (left) a

offer the services he needed.
Julio attends South Dade High
School and lives in Homestead
with a foster family. Both boys
understand that education is
the key to their future, enjoy
reading and hope to become
therapists and teachers when
they're older.
Though Ray has a back-up
plan. "If I can't be a teacher,
I'll be a basketball or football
player," he says.
At Fairchild, the
photographers shot more than
50 pictures of each child and
youth. In total, 70 children


will be featured at a museum-
quality photo exhibition that
opens June 13 at Miami Art
Central in South Miami. The
photos will be highlighted, too,
on a specially designed Web site
with audio recordings of each
child talking about themselves,
their hopes and dreams. The
site will also include a video of
the development of the Miami
Heart Gallery.
The exhibit will later travel
for display at the Miami


for at-risk children in South
Florida. The agency, contracted
by Our Kids of Miami-Dade/
Monroe, Inc. and Child-Net,
Inc. in Broward, provides
residential care for 65 children
and more than 350 children
in foster care. Yet despite
those efforts, there are more
than 800 children in South
Florida awaiting adoption,' the
overwhelming majority who are
Black.
Sosa stressed that His House
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By Rev. James L. Snyder

Recently, I was pleasantly-
surprtsed to discover I was
wearing myn lucky pants. I do
not have that man', pants in
my wardrobe and to discover
I had put on inmy lUck'y pants
really made my day.
I have three kinds of pants in
my wardrobe. Pants I %wea.r tor
Sunday and special occasions.
pants I wear every day and
of course, my lucky pants.
Occasionally. I put on the
wrong pair of pants but what
were the odds of me putting on
my lucky pants this particular


Outside of that. I'm not sure
what else I could do with one-
dollar coin.
The best I can think of is to
keep it in mv pants pocket and
consider it my 'lucky coin." Of
course. I do not believe in luck.
butL what else can ,ou do with
a one-dollar coin?
No'.-. if I could find an extra
day that would really be
lucky
Just think of what a person
could do if they discovered
the\ had an extra day on their
hands?
I was liharinI mi thoughts
with the Gracious Mistress


In the Bible, every day is a special day. David the
Psalmist, acknowledged this truth, "This is the day which
the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."
-Psalmi 118:24 KJV


and Ray Gomez (right) with Counselor Latifa Sheppard


International Airport and then
tour to other area sites to
attract the attention of potential
families that might adopt.
"Our kids need a place to
call home. They need a family,
someone who's going to root
for them on the bench and
help make their dreams and
goals come true," said Sabrina
Sosa, community relations
coordinator for His House
Children's Home (HHCH), which
has 11 children participating.
His House Children's,
privatized two years ago, is
listed among top five providers


is meant to offer only temporary
support, and that their goal is
to find families for the children.
Miami Heart Gallery helps that
effort to locate caring, loving
families.
"It's exciting to see how many
volunteers photographers,
hair stylists, printing studios,
and others have come together
to donate their time, expertise
and resources to a project that
will go a long way towards
finding loving parents for so
many children," said Modesto
E. Abety, president and CEO of
The Children's Trust.


day?
Anytime I find extra money
in my pants pocket, it is a
lucky time
It was about midmorning
when I discovered my good
fortune. I happened to put my
hand in my pants pocket and
discovered a coin. I pulled it
out and what to my surprise it
was a one-dollar coin. I cannot
tell you the joy that brought to
me.
Do you really know how
much a dollar is?
It is a down payment on a
Dunkin Donuts donut. I do
not have to tell you what that
means. Just think, if I had four
such coins. I could treat myself
toa donut. Just thinking about
that possibility created a nice
warm fuzzy feeling inside my
heart.
Of course, if it was Sunday
and I was in church I could
put it in the offering plate and
think I really contributed to the
ongoing work of the church.


of the Parsonage when she
introduced me to a very
astounding fact.
We were nonchalantly
talking about this around the
dinner table when she casually
remarked, "We do have an
extra day this vear'
At hirst, I did not know
what she was talking about.
I thought perhaps in her
wisdom she had scheduled a
day where we would not have
anything to do A day we could
probably take off and just enjoy
ourselves. In my thinking. I
was hoping she had saved a
little bit of cash to make the
day a little more profitable.
'What day did you have in
mind?" I queried
"February 29th," she said
rather matter-of-factly.
I begin to say something then
I stopped cold in my tracks.
Searching my mind the best
I could figure on such short
notice was February only had
28 days. I smiled to myself.


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/ Hosanna Community \
Baptist Church
2171 N.W. 56th Street
305-637-4404 Fax: 305-637-4474
Order of Services:
Sunday School .............9:45 arm.
Wokship........11amr
Bible Study, Thursday ...7:30 pan.
Youth Ministy Mon.-Wedc
016ap.m.


/' 93rd Street Community>-
Missionary Baptist Church
2330 N.W. 931 Street
305-836-0942
Order of Services
7:30 a.m. Early Moming Worship
11 am. ..Morning Worship
Evening Worship
Ist & 3rd Sunday ........6 p.m.
Tuesday Bible Study ...7 p.m.
website: cmbc.org


K^ Ebenezer Uiited -\
Methodist Church
2001 N.W. 35th Street
305-635-7413

Sunday Morning Services
7:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Bible Study Tuesday
10 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Prayer Meeting Tues. 6 p.m.
Rev Dr..Jweatha NI. capers,
Senior Pastor^^H^^^^


Logos Baptist Church
16305 NW 48th Ave.
305-430-9383


Order of Services
Sun ay
Morning Worship at 8 & 11 a.m.
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.
Thursday
Bible Study 7 p.m.
Saturday
No Service


/Antioh MNLssionar3 Baptis\
Church of Brownsville
2799 N.W. 46th Street
305-634-6721 Fax: 305-635-8355
Order of Services
Worship Service Sunday Morning
10 t m. Worship Service (tis Sunday only)
S7:30 & 11 am. (2nd. 3rd, 4th & 5th) Sun.
Church School 8:30 aim. 1st Sunday only
S9:15 a. Church School (2nd. 3rd. 41th & 5th)
Mid Week Service Wednesday's
HHour of Pover Noo-Day Prayer 12-1 p.m
Prayer Meeting. 7:30 a.m.
Bible Saudy. 8:15 p,., n


/Faith Evangelistic Praise &\
Worship Center, Int.
7770 N.W. 23rd Avenue
305-691-3865 Fax: 305-624-9065
Order of Services
Sunday School...................9:30 a-.m
Sun. Morning Worship........... 11 am.
S Tues. Prayer.....................6 p.m.
School of Wisdom............6:30 p.m.
Healing & Deliverance Serv...7:30 p.m.
WediSat. Manna (prayer).......5 a.m.
Friday Youth Night.................7 p.m.




/ Mt. Calvary Missionary>
Baptist Church
1140 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
305-759-8226 Fax: 305-759-0528

| Order of Services:
Mon. thru Fri. Noon Day Prayer
Bible Study...Thurs....7 p.m.
._' .a Sunday Worship...7-11 a.m.
Sunday School.......9:30 a.m.


New Birth Baptist Church, The Cathedral
of Faith International


2300 NW 135th Street
Order of Services
Sunday Worship 7 a.m., 11
a.m., 7 p.m.
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday (Bible Study) 6:45p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study
10:45 a.m.


1 (800) 254-NBBC
305-685-3700
Fax: 305-685-0705
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/ St. Mark Missionary
Baptist Church
1470 N.W. 87th Street
305-691-8861


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Order of Services;
Sunday 7:30 and II1 a.m.
Worship Service
9:30 a.m.......... Sunday School
Tuesday.......7 p.m. Bible Study
Sp.m11 .......Prayer Meeting
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
12 p.mn......iDay Prayer


/,postolic RIvival Center\
6702 N.W. 15th Avenue
305-836-1224
Order of Services
New time for T.V. Prognran
FOR HOPE FOR TODAY
11n F ( E. ti coIsa3 ssr
Sun 9 am.-3 ptm. Sunday 5 py
Wt -Intercessory Prayer 9 a.m.-12 p.nm
Morning Service.................. 11 a.m.
Sun. Eve. o hip ........... 10 p.m.
es -.Tr l Prayer Meeting.... 7:30 p..in
Fri. Bible Study .. 7:30 p ..




/ First Baptist Missionary- \
Baptist Church of Brownsville
4600 N.W. 23rd Avenue
305-635-8053 Fax: 305-635-0026
Order of Services:
Sunday................7:30 & II a.m.
Sunday School...............10 a.m.
Thursday..........7 p.m. Bible Study,
Prayer Meeting, B.T.U.
Baptism Thurs. before
First Sun..7 p.m.
Communion First Sun.....




/Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church
15250 N.W. 22nd Avenue
305-681-3300
Order of Services
Cnhue Erhl fy9 Scool .. :3 n.
,, Worship Service .............. iI a..m.
Bie Sudy 7:. m
Prayer Meeting 7 p.S.
"Thre, is ,,a placeifor yoi"'



/'Peaceful Zion Missionary- \
Baptist Church
2400 N.W. 68 Street, Miamni, FL 33147
(305) 836-1495
Order of Services:
Early Morning Services
(2,3,4,5" Sunday) ......8:00 am
Sunday School .......... 9:45 am
Morning Service .....II1:00 anm
Conumunion Service
('hurs. before 1u Sunday) 7:30 pmin
Prayer Meeting/Bible Study
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm



/ Temple Missionary \
Baptist Church
1723 N.W. 3" Avenue
Church 305-573-3714
Fax 305-573-4060*Fax 305-255-8549
Order of Services;
Sanhday School ......9:45 a.1m.
Sat., M initig Seivs .. I:I 1i.11
4" Sun....BTU... 1:30-2:30 p.m,
TuesdayB....ible Study
Feeding Ministry... 1,11m.
Wed. Bible Study/I'eayeri6:30 p.in
Thurs. Outrealch Ministry...6:30 pim )


/Bethel Apostolic Temple, Inc\ Brownsville
1855 N.W. 119th Street Church of Christ
305-688-1612 4561 N.W. 33rd Court
Fax: 305-681-8719 305-634-4850/Fax & Messages
Order of Services: 305-634-6604
Sun...9:30 ai....(Sunday School) Order of Services
Walk in the Word Ministry l-ord Day Sunday School .......9:45an
Worship Service.............. I a.m. Sunday Morning Worship ... II a.m.
Tuesday...7 p Fm.F ily Night SundaY Mens B tle Study ..-.5 p.m..
Tm iSunday Ladies Bible Study ....5 p.m.
Wedl.. I a.mn..lltercessory Prayer Sundaly Evhning Womhip ....6 p.m.
Wed. Bible Class........12 p.m. Tesay Night Bible Study ....7:30p
Wed. Bible Class..............7 p.n. "l Mporning nBible Chs am
9fTnmuportation iailable Call:
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/ Friendship Missionary
Baptist Church
\' \\ w, f H Mendhp il I
Miami, FL
305-759-8875
lA Order of sen ices
Flour of Prayer. 6:30 a.m.
Early Morning Worship....7:30 a.m.
Sunday School..........9:30 a.m.
Morning Wors'hip ............ lI a.m.
Youth Ministry Study,.Wed....7 p.m.
Prayer/Bible Study V..Wed....7 pm.
Noonday Altar Prayer...(M-F)
Feeding tdie Hungry every
Wednesday........I a.m.-l p.m.



K New Day "N" Christ
Deliverance Ministries
3055 N.W. 7611 Street, 33147
Message Ctr.: 305-836-7815

Order of Services:
SuIIdaIys- CuIntrc School..............1. I0 am
W orshipService ............. 11:15n.m.
'fit days Bible Class.............. 7 p.m1 ,
4th Sunday Evening Worshiip,..,0,( p.m.


/Jordan Grove Missionary-
Baptist Church
5946 N.W. 121 Ave.
305-751-9323
Order of Services:
Early Worship ..............7 a.m.
Sunday School............. 9 arm.
NBC .......... ........ 10:05 a.m.
Worship................... anm.
Worship .......... 4 p.m.
Mission and Bible Class
Tuesday ..............6:30 p.m.
Youth Meetino/Choir rehearsal




/ New Harvest Missionary "
Baptist Church
12145 N.W. 27th Avenue
305-681-3500

(.)irdt.r of Services:
.... Wo .lip...lst & 3 ir Sun
I ti hip .............. 10:30 a.i .
o .,.,ce ....,.........7:30 p lll
'. , h o ......... .. ....... p, ,
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/ Pembroke Park Church of Christ
3707 S.W. 56th Avenue Hollywood, FL 33023
(Office) 954-962-9327 (Fax) 954-962-3396
Order of Services
Sunday
Bible Study ............. 9 a.m. *** Morning Worship ............. 10 a.m.
Evening Worship .............. 6:p.m.
Wedncesday....General Bible Study ..... 7:30 p.m.
TV Program Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. 9 a.m.
Comcast Channels: 8, 19, 21, 22, 23, 30 & 37/Local Channels: 21 & 22
W6b page: viv.t nibg okl paketitut hocti hri tcum*i n itil: mr gliok ipark-c.Qy bellsoithi.nt


K Word of Faith
Christian Center
2370 N.W. 87" Street
305-836-9081
orderr of Services:

..hp SN service ....... 111.
'i Jlnn r er Ser'vice,,,,8 Rp.nm


K- Word of Truth
1755 N.W. 78,' Street
305-691-4081
Fax: 305-694-9105

Order of Services:
Bible Study >Ved .................S p.m.
Sun y Schiel l ................ 10 ,1
S ll,. W NIship Sler' y....... ll. 1 .n ,
Wed. Nigt Ii teicessory I'Pryer
Stiulnday Wsiiihli Service.(:0I p.ml.


/ New Vision For Christ \
Ministries
13650 N.E. 101 Avenue
305-899-7224
Order of Services:
r ri n, r" w r hip -d V

a sto f, PE, ,er ",, -n.





/Mt Hermon A.ME. Churches
17800 NW 25th Ave.
www.mthermonwvorslfipcenter.org
305-621-5067 Fax: 305-623-3104


Order of Services:
Sunday Worship Services:
7 a.m. & 10 a.m.
Church School: 8: 30 a.m.
Wednesday
Pastor's Noon Day Bible Study
Bible Institute, 6:30 p.m.
Mid-week Worship 7:30 p.m.


/ Liberty City Church "
of Christ
1263 N.W. 67th Street
305-836-4555
Order of Services:
Sunday Morning...........8 a.m.
Sunday School.............10 a.m.
Sunday Evening ... ..6 p.m.
M,.r1 E i l ..,- 0 P b ,





/KNew Shiloh M.B. Church-'\
1350 N.W.95t" Street
305-835-8280 Fax# 305-696-6220
Church Schedule:
. l ] |Early Moming Worship 7:30 a.m.
Sun. Church School 9:30 a.m.
"", 3.- Morning Worship .....11 a.m.
Tesday Bible Class 7 p.m.
M i es. Thcs, before the IstSun,.7p.m.
Mid-week Worship




/KSt. John Baptist Church-'\
1328 N.W. 3'1 Avenue
305-372-3877 305-371-3821
Order of Services:
Early Sunday
M.....,.. Worship .....7:30 a.m.
.,..., School ..........9:30 a.m ,
S..I g Worship ... I I a t
..., for Baptist Chtirhes
B B.T.U.) 5 p.m.
i-. ... W worship ........7 p.m.
. .1 ,........(Tues.) 7 p.m .


/K Zion Hope \-
Missionary Baptist
5129 N.W. 17th Ave.
305-696-4341 Fax: 305-696-2301
Order of Services:
Sunday School.............:30 a.m.
N|Morning P'aiscAVorlship .. I all.m.
FI il and onhii.l lSutlliay
Evening womlip ti 6 p.m.
P1'ryer Meeting & Bible Study
Tuesday 7 p.nm.
k^^l-^^ ortlgl nt +?A';tl*.Olll )305-S.36-S.1 ).


14B THE MIAMI TIMES, FEBRUARY, 27-MARCH 4, 2008


*Includes Florida sales tax


Rev. Kcith Mitler, pastor/teacher.2


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Range
LONZIE JOYCE SR., 79, Owner
of 17th AvenueCAL, 84, Retired
Seafood died
February 16,
2008. Funeral
services were
held Saturday.






22, 2008. She
is survived by
five daughters,
Gwendolyn
Walker, Muriel
Hepburn (Clif- .
ford), Willette
Harmon, Sh-
erolyn Harmon, and Nancy Jack-
son; two sons, Vincent Harmon
(deceased), and Clinton Harmon
(Sinita); son-in-laws, Juan Colon
and Richard Stora; fifteen grand-
children; many great-grand chil-
dren; a host of other relatives and
friends. Viewing Friday 4-9 p.m. at
Range Chapel. Funeral services
will be held Saturday 2 p.m. Great-
er St. James M.B. Church located
at 4875 N.W. 2nd Avenue.


ALBERT PRINGLEY, 65, Gar-
dener died Feb-
ruary 21. He .-
is survived by
a Son David B.
Pringley, three
Daughters, Ali-
cia Hudson,
Adrian Pringley,
and Avis Kelly;
one Sister, Wyonda Pringley; one
Brother, Gayle P. Richards; a host
of other relatives and friends. Fu-
neral Services will be held 2 p.m.
Saturday at Greater Bethel AME
church.

ANNIE MAE BENTLEY-CHANEY,
95, Retired
Domestic died
February 23.
she is survived
by a daughter,
Louise B. Jones;
Dau g h ter, ... ,
Bernyce Bentley
MaLc-Greene
Preceded her in death; two grand-
sons, Richard Mack Jr.,(Laverne),
and Kevin W. Greene (Rose) four
great-grandchildren; Son-In-Law,
Woodrow W. Greene; many cous-
ins; a host of nieces, nephews
other relatives and friends. Fu-
neral services will be held Satur-
day March 1 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Sinai
M.B. Church.

SARAH WALKER, 93, Home-
maker died
February 25.
She is survived .
by her three II
Daughters,
Connie Dupree
(Emmett), Ger-
aldine Walker,
and Ernestine
Walker; four Sons, James L. Walk-
er (Gwendolyn), Isaac Andrew
Walker (Leola), Thomas Walker
(Sandy), and David Walker (The-
resa); Many Grandchildren, and
Great-grandchildren; a host of oth-
er relatives and friends. Funeral
Services will be held Saturday 10
a.m. Triumph Church Kingdom of
God In Christ.


DOROTHY SANDER, 74, Retired
Transit Supervisor for New York
City Transit System died February
19. Private services were held.


EDDIE HUGHES, 67, Retired Bus
Driver for Miami
Dade Transit
System died
February 24.
He is survived
by his wife, Jac-
quelyn Hughes;
a Son, Brent.
Scott Hughes
Sr.; a daughter, Dana Hughes;
three grandchildren; a host of oth-
er relatives and friends; Funeral
services will be held Friday 1 p.m.
in the chapel.



CHARLIE LEE CRAWFORD JR.,
54, Lawn Maintenance died Feb-
ruary 25. Funeral Services will be
held Saturday 11 a.m. at Jesus
Supernatural Church of Deliver-
ance.


Wright & Youngo-.
BROTHER RUFUS DAVIS (Bim),

died February
19, at home.

include: wife,
Pastor Janie
Davis; one son,
Rufus Jerome
Davis (Eva);
adopted daughter, Brenda Stanley
of Atlanta, Georgia; and adopted
son, Elder Williams. Viewing
Friday, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. at Wright
and Young Funeral Home; and 5
- 9 p.m. at New Jerusalem In Its
Power Holiness Church. Service
Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at Jordan
Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

MINNIE LEE SMITH, 70,
supervisor,
died February
18 at Jackson

Survivors
include: '
husband,
Clint E. Smith;
sons, Michael
McFadden and Clint Bernard
Smith, Jr.; daughter, Charlotte
Simmons; brother, James Carter;
and sister, Etherline Kendrick.
Services were held.

GLENDA ANN SHOTWELL, 50,
bus attendant,
died February .

Services were
held.




Amado Andres Pena, 83,
carpenter, died February 16 at
North Shore Hospice. Services
were held.

E.A Stevens -
CALLIE NELL STANLEY, 89,
died Feb. 21 at home. Visitation
Fri. 6 9 p.m. at New Hope Baptist
Church in Pompano. Funeral ser-
vice 11 a.m. Sat. at the church.

ELIA C. HIGGS, 71, died at Hill-
crest Nursing Home in Hollywood.
Visitation Fri. 6-9 p.m. and funeral
service 2p.m. Sat in the chapel.

JOHN 'GREEKIE' HERISE, 71,
died Feb. 20 at home. Arrange-
ments are incomplete.

LEE COLE, died Feb. 24. Visita-
tion Fri. 6-9 p.m. and funeral ser-
vice 11 a.m. Sat at Bibleway Bap-
tist Church in Dania.

Richardsong
CATHERINE BETHEL, 77, Fu-
neral service 11
a.m. Sat in the
chapel.






LINDA LOU SNELL, 55. Service
was held.

Pax Villa
ATHANASE JEAN-JACQUES,
65, died Feb. 4. Service was held.

MARIE T. EDMOND, 71, died Feb
7. Service 10 a.m. Sat. at Miami
Shores Christian Church.

RICHARDSON DELVA, 14, died
Feb. 3. Funeral service 2 p.m. Sat.
at Notre Dame D'Haiti Catholic
Church.

NICHOLAS EDEE, 73, died Feb
12. Service held in Anse-Rouge,
Haiti.

CELINIE, ALCIMIE, 84, died Feb.
21. Service 10 a.m. Sat. March 1
at Bethany Baptist Church, Miami.

CHARLES LUXOIS, 55, died Feb.
8/ service 10:30 a.m. Sun. Mar. 2
at Bethesda S.D.A in Fort Lauder-
dale.

JOCELYN JOSNEL, 45, died Feb.
16. Service 11:30 a.m. Sat Mar. 1


at Eglise De Dieu De La Prophecie
in Fort Lauderdale.
Rock of Ages~l.
NAOMI TUCKER, 78, died Feb.
18. Service 1 p.m. today in the
chapel.


Royal =
MARGARET ALLEN, 61, died
Feb. 20. Funer-

day 11 a.m. at
Friendship Mis-
sionary Baptist
Church. Visita-
tion Thursday 4
to 9 p.m.

BETTY KEY, 65, died Feb 22.
Funeral service
11 a.m. Sat. at
Susie C. Hol-
ley Religious
Center, Florida
Memorial Uni-
versity. Visita-
tion Friday 4 to
9 p.m. Memorial
Temple Baptist Church.

WILLIAM SESSION, 54, died
Feb. 22.Funeral
service Sat. at
Peaceful Zion
Missionary
Baptist Church,
time to be an-
nounced in lo-
cal newspaper.
Visitation Fri. 4
to 9 p.m.

WILLIE HOLLEY, 59, died Feb
21. Funeral ser-
vice 10 a.m. Sat
at St. Mark Mis-
sionary Baptist
Church. Visita-
tion Fri. 4 to 9
p.m.



CAROLYN WALKER-MELTON,
49, died Feb 16
Funeral service
11 a.m. Sat. at
Tree of Life Min-
istries, Visitation
Fri. 4 to 9 p.m.



ADA LEWIS, 95, died Feb. 7 in St.
thomas, V.I. Service was held.

IRIS SMITH, 79, died Feb 16. Fu-
neral service 11 a.m. Sat. 2 p.m.
in the chapel. Visitation Fri. 4 to 9
p.m.


JAMES BANTON, 66,
21. Funeral service 11
in the chapel. Visitation
p.m.


died Feb
a.m. Sat.
Fri. 4 to 9


PETERSON OKWARAJI, 51,
pharmacist, died Feb 20. Visita-
tion Sat. 5 to 9 p.m. Final rites and
burial will be in Orlu, Imo/Nigeria.


WALTER HARDEN, 58, died Feb.
23. Arrangements pending.

CHARLENE HUNTER, 65, died
Feb. 23 Funeral service 10 a.m.
Sat. at First Baptist Church of
Bunche Park. Visitation Friday 4
to 9 p.m.

LOWELL THOMAS, 65, died Feb
16. Funeral service 1'0 a.m. Sat at
Cooper City Church of God. Visita-
tion Fri. 6 to 9 p.m.

St. Fort's
MARCEL JOSEPH, 87 died Feb.
19. Remains will be shipped to
Haiti.

KERLYNE TANIS, 19, died Feb.
19. Service 10 a.m. sa at Notre
Dame D'Haiti Catholic Church.

NEVIE GEORGE, 71, died Feb.
18. Arrangements are incomplete.

CHARLISENA MAREUS, 89, died
Feb 21. Arrangements are incom-
plete.


Nakia Ingrahamr
TARANDA ROSS, 36, died Feb.
20 Service 10 a.m. March 1 at
Koinonia Worship Center in Pem-
broke Park.

MARILYNE ALFRED, 46 died
Feb. 14 Service Sat. Mar. 1 at St.
Stephens Catholic Church.

GERDA WILLIALMS, 66, died
Feb 18. Service 11 a.m. Sun. Mar.
2 at Norland Seventh Day Adven-
tist Church in Miami Gardens.

ANDREW LINDELL, 43. Arrange-
ments incomplete.


Poitier
JEREMIAM JEROME 'JERRY'
ROCK, 41,
work operator at
Culture Art Cen- .
ter, died Feb. 19 -' -
at North Shore
Medical Center.
Service Sat. at .
Church of God
of Prophecy
Ridgeway time to be announced.

LEOLA ANDERSON, 73, nurse,
Mt. Sinai Hospi-
tal, died Feb. 19
at North Shore .
Medical Center.
Service 1 p.m. .,
Sat. at Mt. 01- .
ivette Baptist
Church.

KAMIL DAWSON, 29, salesman,
died Feb 21.
Service 11 a.m.
Sat. in the cha- I
pel.





ANELA JACQUES-LOUIS, 62,
factory dress
maker, died Feb
21 at Jackson
North Hospital.
Service 10 a.m.
Sat. at Naza-
reen Pemiel
Church.

STACIA HAZE, 60, Sales, Publix
Supermarket,
died Feb. 18 at
Jackson Memo-
rial Hospital.
Service 3 p.m.
Sat. at Ebenezer
United Method-
ist Church.

JESSIE SUITT. 96, housewife,
died Feb 22
at Nort Shore
Medical Center.
Service 11 a.m.
Sat. at Fellow-
ship Church of ,
God.


SHERRY SWEETING, 38, disable,
died Feb. 16 atAventura Hospital
Service was held.

RANDY D. CHILDS-PERRY, 22,
manager Prologix Company, died
Feb. 18. Service was held.


Eric S. George_ -.-
PATRICIA FRANKLIN, 55 of
Hallandale Beach, died Feb. 22.
service 11 a.m. Sat. March 1 at
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist
Church in Hallandale, Beach.

GLORIA LANG, 61, died Feb., 20.
Service 11 a.m. Sat. Mar. 1 at St.
Matthew Episcopal Curch, Delray
Beach, florida.

BABY TREONE L. WARE, died
Feb. 23. Graveside service 10
a.m. Wed. Feb. 12 at Hallandale
Beach Cemetery.

R. C. RAFORD 79, died Thursday
Feb, 21. Final burial rites in Quit-
man, Georgia.

IDARUE JACKSON, 51 died Sat.
Feb. 16. Service.was held.

Grace
BRIAN MCGREGOR SMITH, 27,
laborer, died
Feb 21. Service
12 p.m. Fri. Feb.
29 at New Birth
Baptist Church
Catheral of
Faith.


RUTH
maker,
held.


WHITEHEAD, 79, home-
died Feb 15. Service was


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Jay's In Memoriam
AUSTIN ALLEYNE, 82, died Feb.
18 at Baptist In loving memory of,
Hospital. Funer- rPM
al service was .- r -
held. 2 "r "


JOYCE ROBINSON, 89 died Feb.
19 at Jackson
Memorial Hos-
pital. Funeral
service 1 p.m.
at New Testa-
ment Church.




PATRICIA LATHAN, 52, died Feb
18 at home. Fu-
neral service
was held.






NOEL WARD, 82, died Feb. 23 at
Jackson South Community Hospi-
tal. Funeral service 1 p.m. Sat. in
the chapel. --

MOZELL BROWN, 78, died Feb.
21 at North Shore Hospital. Funer-
al service 1 p.m. Sat. at St. John
in Naranja.

EUDEL BUDDAN, 77, died Feb
20 at South Miami Hospital. Fu-
neral service Sun. time and place
to be announced.

Manke'rea-
MATTIE P. HUNTER, 71, died Feb
24 at Aventura
Medical Center. law
Funeral service
11 a.m. Sat at
St. Luke M.B.
Church.

-

DONALDVIN ELMORE, 25, died
Feb. 22. Funer-
al service 3:30
p.m. Sat in the
chapel.








Carey Royal Ram'n
MERCIDIEU LAURENVIL, 54,
died Feb 24 at home, service 10
a.m. Sat.

SANDRA EVERETT, 56, died
Feb. 23 at home. service 11 a.m.
Thursday in the chapel.

CONSTANCE FREEMAN, 90,
died Feb 25. Arrangements are in-
complete.

Mitchell ..
MAMIE BAILEY, 74, died Feb. 23
at Florida Medical Center. Viewing
6 p.m. Friday. Funeral Service 12
p.m. Saturday at Mount Calvary
Baptist Church.


Death Notice


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S '',
Olivia Lil Maddox, 58,
Clerk for US Postal Service,
died February 18 at North-
shore Medical Center. Sur-
vivors include: sons, James
Bryant and Carlos Maddox;
daughters, Sonja Colson,
Jennifer Severance and Ro-
sland Severance; grandchil-
dren; and a host of other
family members and friends.
Service Wednesday, Febru-
ary 27, 11:00am at Greater
Fellowship Missionary Bap-
tist Church. Interment: Dade
Memorial Park. Arrange-
ments entrusted to Gregg L
Mason Funeral Home.


RHONDA JONES
WASHINGTON
03/13/1954 02/26/2006


Our cherished love for you
still grows and is eternally
etched in our hearts and minds.
Robert Paul Jones, son; Robert
C. and Eolyn R. Jones, parents;
Joycelyn and Matthew Law-
rence, sister and brother-in-law;
Broderick and Robert Jr., broth-
ers; Vanessa Bellamy sister;
Emma Durden, faithful friend.


In Memoriam
In loving memory of,

A ---I
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SADIE MAE JOHNSON
09/01/1931 02/26/1998

It has been ten years since you
have been gone. You will always
be in our hearts.
Husband Rudolph and
Trevin.


In Memoriam
In loving memory of,


CORA LEE CLINE
10/22/25 02/27/07


Mother, one year ago, you de-
parted this earth. It seems like
only yesterday.
On this anniversary of your
death, we still feel the void your
passing has left in our hearts
and in our lives.
We are so thankful for the time
God loan you to us and the im-
portant ways you touched our
hearts and lives and so many
others.
We miss and love you dearly.
"Mother" Rest in peace.
Love always and forever.
Joyce and family


Hadley's -
EVERLENA THOMPKINS, 66
nurse aide, died
Feb. 23. Ar-
rangements are
incomplete.





KATHRYN DELORIS trumpler 86,
died Feb 19. services were held.


Restview Memoria
ALEXANDER IRONSIDE, died
Feb 24, at Florida Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete.

SUSAN HARTPENCE, died Feb.
25 at Memorial Pembroke Pines.
Arrangements are incomplete.







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1AR Til MIAMI TIMFS FFRRIIARY 27-MARCH 4. 2008


Reverend Charles E. Coleman

celebrates 27th pastoral anniversary
The Christian Fellowship
M.B. Church will observe the
27th anniversary of Pastor
Charles Coleman, The Shepard
of The Flock. Services March
3 to 7 at 7:30 p.m. nightly.
Monday March 3. Rev. Russell 'A
Harris of Greater Harvest
M.B.C. Tuesday March 4,
Bishop William Leonard Sr.,
St. Matthews Community
M.B.Church. Wednesday
March 5. Rev. Lovett, Antioch
M.B.Church of Brownsville.
Thursday, March 6, Rev.
Gregory Thompson of New
Harvest M.B. Church. Friday REVEREND CHARLES COLEMAN
March 7, Rev. Charles Jones,
New Jerusalem M.B.Church Hope M.B.Church.
and at 4 p.m. on Sunday March Everyone is invited to come
9, Bishop Randall Holts of New celebrate and worship with us.


Cooper Temple celebrates 38th anniversary


Cooper Temple COGIC
Upper Room Ministries
and Superintendent
Marc Cooper, pastor, invites you
to celebrate their 38th church
anniversary, February 27 29,
7:30 p.m. nightly. Come out
celebrate and be blessed with
the dynamic powerful men of
God, February 27, Bishop Joby
Brady of The River, Durham,
North Carolina. February
28, Bishop Bruce Parham,
Oasis of Refreshing Ministries,
Wilmington, Delaware and
February 29, Prophet Todd
Hall, Shabbach Ministries of
Praise, Incorporated, Orlando,
Florida. Believers come out and
experience the out pouring of
God's spirit in these anointed


PASTOR MARC COOPER
services.
The church is located at 3800
N.W. 199 Street, for details call
305-620-1557.


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Faithful Few celebrates 41st singing anniversary
Sunday, March 2, 2:30 p.m. at Lauderdale and many others.
Mt. Olive Holiness Church, 8400 Adults $10, Children under
NW 22nd Avenue. Guest groups, 12 $5. For more information
The Wimberly Singers, Lil Kelly, contact 305-621-3378 or
The Five Gospel Sons of Fort 305-835-0792.

Georgia coming to Florida
On Sunday March 9 on the program will be Larry
The Wimberly Sisters and Thompson and The Chosen
The Outreach Association Ones of Camilla, Georgia, The
is sponsor-ing a gospel Smiley Jubliars, South Florida,
extravaganza. The event Heaven Own, Southern Echoes,
takes place 3 p.m. at Mount Dynamic Stars, Southernaires
Olive Baptist Church, 8400 and others.
N.W. 22 Avenue. Appearing No admission fee.


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Death Notice


JOHN PRESTON KING, 60,
supervisor for Transportation
Security Administration,
died Feb. 25. He is survived
by: wife, Patricia King; two
brothers, Howard A. King
and Arthur King (Annie);
two sisters, Karen L. King
and Carol E. King; sister-
in-law Alexis King and a
host of nieces, nephews,
cousins other relatives and
friends. Time and place to be
announced. Range Funeral
Home is conducting the
service.


Death Notice


ADA MANUEL, 90, died
February 25 in Jonesboro,
Georgia. Survivors include:
daughters, Juanita Mond
and Elaine Symonette;
grandchildren, Reginald
Symonette, Dr. Yulinda
Rhodes, Elder Edward
Rhodes, Jr., and Rhonda
Price. Memorial service will
be held Sunday, March 2, 4
- 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist
of Brownsville. Graveside
service Monday, March 3, 11
a.m. at Dade Memorial Park.
Services entrusted to Wright
and Young Funeral Home.


Death Notice


XAVIER E. HALLMON, 21,
died February 24. Survivors
include: Three children, Mau-
rice Xavier Hallmon, Zanaria
Ta'kia Hallmon and Shami-
ya; mother, Shirley A.; father,
Torrence J. Allen; sisters,
Biya T. Chandler, Takeita S.,
Criteria T., Jamila A. Young,
Torrencia Allen, and Britan-
nia; brothers, Torrence Allen,
Jalil Allen, James Young, Li-
Torrence Allen, and LiTar-
ren Allen; and grandparents,
Lizzie and Roosevelt Sr. Ser-
vice Saturday, 11 a.m. at
Westview Baptist Church.
Services entrusted to Wright
and Young Funeral Home.


Death Notice
fir% ,


In Memoriam
In loving memory of,


_ *fii -
VANILLA MAYO
Sister-in-law


NETTIE M. EDMOND
Wife

Happy Birthday, Nettie Mae,
1 am now convinced after eight
years my love for you will never
die.
Your husband, Harold
Edmond.


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Card of Thanks
The family of the late,


LAMAR N. LIGHTSEY
would like to thank all of you for
your support and kind words.
Special thanks to New Jerusa-
lem P.B. Church, pastor Elder Ken-
neth Duke and JMH, friends and
family.

In Memoriam
In loving memory of,


EOTREE D. BELL-TURNER
02/28/1951 06/01/2007

It has not been a year yet since
you've been moved from the
sunset.
Happy Birthday, Mama, your
husband, children, grands and
great grandson. We love you.


CLIFFORD WILLIAMS, 65,
laborer, died February 23 at
North Shore Hospital. Survi-
vors include: wife, Dorothy;
son, Clifford Jr.; daughter,
Vedra J. Hall; brothers, Syl-
vester, Willie, and Herman;
and sisters, Doris, Lelia Mae,
Audie Mae, and Louise. Ser-
vice Saturday, 2 p.m. at
Wright and Young Funeral
Home Chapel.


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305-757-9000 FAX: 305-757-3505
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Death Notice
LEWIS, LOUISE, 71, of Dania Florida
died February 22, after a gallant fight with
breast cancer. The Mass of Resurrection
and Memorial Service celebrating her life
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Kudos go out to Stacey W.
Jones, chairperson, and his
dynamic committee Henry
Mingo, gifts, David White,
invitations, Andrew Forbes,
registrations, Richard J.
Strachan, live music, and other
retired brothers of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc. for a splendid
St. Valetine Celebration,
last Thursday, for the wives,
sweethearts, significant others,
and especially the deceased
brothers wives.
A special salute to the
brothers that decorated
the Omega Activity Ear .
Center with colors of
red and white, tables '
and chairs draped in
the same colors, and :-
all of the brothers
displaying red ties with
dark suits. BRO
After the formal BR
opening by Jones,
Baljean Smith, president, was
introduced to welcome the
guests, followed by Johnny
Stepherson, who was called
upon to welcome everyone
again and display his wit, while
the guests settled down and
chuckled to his jokes.
Then the brothers and their
wives were invited to the dance
floor to the music of I Love
You Truly, Let Me Call You
Sweetheart, and I Love You, I
Love You. Leading the dancers
were Stacey and Mary Jones,
followed by Oscar and Mary
Jessie, Harold and Mary
Mitchell, Herman and Edna
Pratt, Arthur and Ruth Simms,
Anthony and Caroline Simons,
Earl and Alice Daniels, Elston
and Lillian Davis. After too


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much "two steps,"
the Psi Phi Band
kicked on The
Electric Slide and
the gang left the "
floor happy, but a .
little tired. .
Simms was
very pleased with his task of
bringing Willie Pierce and his
touch of Passion food consisting
of honey-baked ham/turkey,
salad, macaroni& cheese/yellow
rice, collard greens/cabbage,
red velvet cake/peach
cobbler and punch. It
was served with elegance
and the waitresses wore
stiff white blouses and
black pants and served
in sixies with two-plates
* and two tables each
serving.
.W After the sumptious
WN luncheon, Baljean took
to the mic and introduced
the honored wives of deceased
brothers. He started with Louise
Hutchingson-Cleare (Manny);
Bonita North (Quinton);
Gloria Davis (Johnny); Eura
Randolph (James); Edna
Tompkins (Leo); Billy Greer
(Tee); Eugenia Thomas,
(Judge Thomas); Thelma
Gibson (Fr. Gibson); and Judy
Scavella (Elliot), also known as
the socialite of the South.
Gibson, Scavella and
Thomas spoke for the other
wives by thanking the retired
brothers for remembering them
each year and their husbands,
especially Baljean. Other
guests included Robert and
Betty Carson, WPB, Odessa
Smith, Carliss Cook, Timmie
and Lillie Thomas, Maude


--By Dr, Richard Strachan


Newbold, Beverly Johnson,
Lee Johnson, and Jimmie
Harrell.
Before everyone left, Mingo
and the brothers had a special
gift bag for each spouse and
called each name for them
to come to the stage and be
photographed receiving their
Valentine gift. The wives
kissed their husbands for the
surprise.


Congratulations go out to
Doris Rutledge Hart and
committee members Doris
Harden, Hyacinth Johnson,
Art Johnson, and Cleopatra
Thomas for selecting the
adjudicators for the annual
ACT-SO talent competition
from South Florida with the
winners representing NAACP
branch of Miami at the national
convention during the summer.
Some of the judges in
humanities included Dr. Shirley
Johnson, Janell Walden
Agyeman, and Sandra Perkins;
Michelle Riley, essay; sciences,
Dr. Brad Brown, Verna Lewis-
Edington; Bill Savoy, Dr.
Corinne J. Freeman, John
Lavind, Dr. Sylvan Jolibois,
Ava D. Rosales, and Meracita
Green in biology, chemistry/
micro-biolo gy, physics,
engineering, and earth space
science.
Some of the judges selected
for music included Dr. John
Johnson, Dr. Wanda Williams,
Archie McKay, Crystal
Sawyer, Curtis Edwards,
Cleopatra Hope Thomas,
and Dr. Richard J. Strachan,
along with the performing arts
in dance, which was judged by
Vanette Pinder, Lottie Smith,
Gaile M. Holland; Dramatics,
Carey Hart, Tanisha Cidel,
Docie Williams, and Beverlyn
Symonette.


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Dr. James Johnson and his
sister Georgiana Johnson-
Bethel are on a cruise that
will include "Greece" as one
of their Ports to visit.
Congratulations to All of
the "Braynon Clan"! Oscar
Braynon II won District 103
State Legislative seat. "02"
we are all proud for you and
your family. In case you are
wondering about the title
"02" as youngster attending
Drew Elemnetary that name
stuck because his father is
Oscar (Senior) all clear?
Get Well Wishes To All
Of You! Ericka Williams,
Inez McKinney-Johnson,
Dori McKinney-Pittman,
Carmetta Cash-Brown


Russell, Joyce
Major-Hepburn,
Elizabeth Betty
Blue, Lemuel
A. Moncur, Mae
Hamilton-Clear,
Elizabeth B.
Mackey, Doris


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Duty, Lillian Richardson,
Frances Brown, Janet Clear
and Louise Cromartie.
The Vance Gambles (Elva
Heastie) of Detroit were in
the city to take a part in the
grand opening of Virginia
Key Beach and to relax in
our sunshine. Welcome home
God-sister!
Wedding Anniversary
Greetings go out to William
(Jessie Carey) Pinder, Jr.


Feb. 20th: Their 58th.
The twelfth Annual Scenic
Bus Tour is coming Memorial
Day weekend. A package deal
which includes a round trip
fare to Memphis, Tennessee
and Tunica, Mississippi. If
interested call: Florence
Moncur, Elizabeth Blue,
Louise Cromartie, or Leome
Culmer.
Fred Bethel, who now lives
in Savannah, Georgia was
in Miami last week to visit
his daughter and her family.
Welcome home Freddie!
Thelma Gibson returned
home from Los Angeles,
California where she
attended the funeral of her
aunt Gladys DeBeira who
died in LA and was buried
there. Her sister Geneva
Bethel-Sands was unable
to attend because of health
issues.
Being a native Floridian


and closing ou Black History
month, I thought I would
write a little about "Florida"
as she named herself on
Good Times. Esther Rolle
at one time attended not
the largest but the best
B.T.W. Esther also known as
Florida Evans. John Amos
was Rolle's TV husband and
by the way he was 19 years
younger in real life. Esther
attended Hunter College and
Soellman College. She had a
starring role in Driving Miss
Daisy, Rosewood, and in the
mini series Summer of My
German Soldier, for which she
won an Emmy. She appeared
in Maya Angelou's 1998
film Down in the Delta and
I know why the caged Bird
Sings. Rolle who suffered
from diabetes, died nine days
after her 78th birthday in
1998. A member of Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority, Inc. Rolle was


divorced and never had any
children. Her memorabilia
including her Emmy and
NAACP Image awards are on
display in Fort Lauderdale
African American /Research
Center and Cultural Center.
Remember learn something
per week at, homeor school.
You will be very happy that
you did.
Congratulations and
best wishes to our beoved
Superintendent Rudy Crew
on being named "Miami Dade
School Superintendent of the
year." We in Dade County
are very proud and happy for
you sir!
Goombay is coming to
Coconut Grove, June 5-7.
Committee members are:
Charles Anthony Gibson
(grandson of Fr. Gibson),
Melody Rolle-Mitchell
(daughter of Frankie
Shannon and the Late Billy


Rolle), and Leona Cooper-
Baker. The Royal Force
(Nassau Police Band will be
one of the main attractions.
Antionette Silva-
Simmons returned home last
week where she presented
a story telling presentation
at Christ.Episcopal, Church
during their church services.
'Toni' lives in Dallas, Texas
where she has written many
books and travels over
the county reading stories
from her books. Toni is the
daughter of the late Rodrick
'Monk' and Verneka Siva. 1st
Northern State to Apologize:
The state of New Jersey
joined their Assemblyman
William Payne and Lawrence
Hamm, chairman of People's
Organization for Progress at
a meeting of state lawmakers
when New Jersey expressed
an apology for the state's role
in slavery.


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Also, music vocal, Wendall
Reed, Dr. Julie Silvera-
Jensen, and Crystal Sawyer;
and Oratory, Mable Brown,
Pamela Braynon, and Katrina
Powell, while Charles Stafford,
Gregory Gay, and Rick Ferrer,
handled Architecture. And,
of course, drawing, painting,
photography, sculpture, film
making and entrepreneurship
were handled by Johnny
Smith, Baljean Smith, Alvin
Pondexter, Freddie Robinson,
Khary Bruvning, R. Jackson,
Alex Pope; Shawnte Wells,
C. Brian Hart, and Patricia
McCartney, respectively.
Some of the participants in
music were Eric Whitfield,
Jasmine Latimore, Dennis
McArthur, Keenan Ellis, Ariel
Paschal, Dorian Hawkins,
Keylah Taylor, Michael
Wordly, Chelsy Williams,
Eleejah Kitchell, Amanda
Jane-Hall, Shayeon Hawkins,
Isai Getoutt, Dion Todman,
Travon Petit, Beatrice Michell,
Brandon Cope, Lacresha
Chennis, and Nicolette Wood,
Morel Doucet, and Vadimir
Almanward in the arts.
Speaking of Doucet, he gave
a power point presentation to
describe arteries in the system.
Based on the talent last
Saturday, Doris Hart and
committee members should
bring the largest amount of
blue ribbons ever in national
competitions. Stay tuned for the
finals and national winners.


Black History Programs for
2008 were celebrated by many.
They will always be remembered
by the participants and
audiences that enjoyed them.
The elementary students from
Cooperative Charter School,
Jean Glover, superintendent
at Bethany SDA Church,


invited the group to perform, Robinson, and the M.A.S.K and
last Saturday, during the early JB Dance Ensemble electrified
morning Sabbath Church. the audience, along with the
It was an honor for them and mass choir. According to T.
Leroy Wright, lead teacher, Eilene Martin-Major, "The
twho held the attention of a program was awesome and
filled church for 45-minutes as shall always be remembered,"
Chayla Asarakekou, a third especially the fashion show
grader took charge and moved and the prayer by Octavia
the program like a professional. Noble and Laketha Perry.
She began by telling the
audience, they were there
to educate parents on their The demise of Minnie Lee
knowledge of Black History and Clayton happened between the
gave the theme as From Africa news-media deadline and since
to America through Music. her family members are ardent
She began by asking questions readers of the The Miami Times,
like "Who's the Father of we feel her passing
Black History? Mother should be registered.
of the Civil Rights Even though she was
Movement? Father of the handicapped after
Civil rights Movement? experiencing a high
And youth of the Civil fever at an early age
Rights Movement? They she overcame these
were answered by the obstacles and became,
performing group from a brilliant person in
Cooperative. Some of NEWBOLD her little world while
the students included attending Robert Knight
Anthony Boatwright, Jr., Edu. Center.
JaQuaon Rolling, Jaquessie Rep. Joe Lang Kershaw was
Smith Diquaon Rolling, Muriel instrumental in her attending
Thomas, Ronald McGhee, that school, where she went
Ranneishia Smith, and Troy bowling, dancing and was very
Cleare. athletic, winning many dashes.
She continued with a bio of She was well cared for by her
Dr. King, Where each student sister, Martha C. Day, Kathy
recited a significant date of D. Thurston, Miller and Nancy
his life, sang spirituals and Dawkins, uncle and aunt,
concluded with a rap which Ernest and Alice Sidney, uncle
summarized the entire program. and aunt, Ashante Thurston,
Following the program, they Matthew Dawkins, Angelique
were taken to a buffet for lunch Dawkins, Johnnie M. Dixon,
by Wright, Melvina Woodard, Barbara Walls, Rutha M.
and L. Asarakokou. Carter and Caregiver Frances
The next stop was Ebenezer Bridges.
U MC, where Reverend Dr. Reverend James Bush
Joretha Capers, pastor, David delivered the eulogy and a
Smith, director, and the Mass tribute of her life shared by
Choir celebrated Black History. Veronica Oliver, Deacon
The kids performed and had Franklin Clarke, Rutha M.
an opportunity to listen to Carter, Maude Newbold, and
Adrian Thomas, Alkean Nancy Dawkins who's tribute
McClendon, Tai Siara Thelon, was appreciated by family and
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Room for rent, house, and
apartment.
Call 305-637-7862 or
786-426-4875
Furnished Rooms
128 N.E. 82nd Terrace
In my private home.$150 and
up weekly plus $300 security.
Single working person only.
786-355-5948.
13377 N.W. 30th Avenue
$80 weekly, free utilities,
kitchen, one person.
305-474-8186 /305-691-3486
1500 N.W. 74 Street
Microwave, refrigerator, color
TV, free cable, air, and use of
kitchen. Call 305-835-2728.
15810 N.W. 38th Place
$80 weekly, free utilities,
kitchen, one person.
305-474-8188/305-691-3486.
1775 N.W. 151 Street
Air, cable TV, refrigerator,and
microwave. Utilities included.
Two locations.
Call 954-678-8996
1845 N.W. 50th Street
$135 weekly, with air, $270
to move in. Call 786-286-
7455/786-295-2002
1676 NW 66th STREET
Rooms $450 to $ 480 month-
ly. Call 786-357-1395
211 N.W. 12 STREET
Rooms $110 weekly Cable
available. 305-305-9239.
2170 Washington Avenue
Opa Locka
Clean rooms for rent. $95
weekly, $190 to move in.
786-274-2858/ 786-277-3434
3451 N.W. 174th Street
Utilities included, $450
monthly, plus $300 security.
Call 305-621-0576
53rd St. and 14th Ave.
Own entrance, bed, own
bathroom, refrigerator, AC
and microwave. $450 month-
ly, first, last and security de-
posit, Call 305-710-1343 or
786-663-9624
8275 N.W 18th Avenue
Clean rooms available.
Call 305-754-7776
MIAMI GARDENS AREA
Clean room, private entrance,
outdoor patio, cable and air.
Call 305-688-0187
NORTHWEST AREA
62nd St. N.W. First Avenue
$625 to move in, $425
monthly and $200 security.
Call 305-989-8824'
NORTHWEST AREA
Rooms for rent. $450 monthly
305-836-5848/305-653-8954
ROOMING HOUSE
Open House 11 12 Noon.
8013 N.W. 10th Court
Central air, new bathrooms
and kitchen, security gates
$125 $150 weekly.
Call Kevin 954-744-6612

S Efficiencies
100 N.W. 14th Street
Fully furnished, utilities and
cable (HBO, BET, ESPN),
free local and nationwide
calling, property protected by
security camera 24 hours,
$215 weekly, $690 monthly.
Call 305-751-6232
1235 N.W. 68th Terr. (Rear)
Large efficiency with applian-
ces. $610 monthly. $1220 to
move in. Call 305-759-9171
1480 NW 195th Street
Furnished with air, cable, util-
ities included. $675 monthly.
First, and security required.
Call 786-317-1804
1756 N.W. 85th Street
$130 weekly, $725 moves
you in. 786-389-1686
2571 E. Superior Street
Efficiency $875 moves you
in, $287 bi-weekly.
Call 786-389-1686
5144 NW 32nd AVENUE
Efficiency for rent $500
monthly. Call 561-598-1273.
905 NE 10th STREET
HALLANDALE
Includes lights, and water
$625 monthly. First and se-
curity. Section 8 welcome.
Call 954-274-4277
MIAMI GARDENS AREA
Utilities included. $700
monthly 305-652-1132


S Eficiencies
5422 NW 7 Court
Large effiency includes water
and electric. $700 monthly.
NO Sections.
Call 305-267-9449
7090 N.W. 17th Ave.
Large efficiency with applian-
ces. $610 monthly. $1220 to
move in. 305-759-9171
7657 N.E 2nd Court
Includes refrigerator, stove
and air. $460 monthly.
Call 305-469-5093
FURNISHED STUDIO
North Miami, full kitchen, ca-
ble, central air, utilities
included. Call 786-285-3197.

S Apartments
1031 N.W. 197th Terrace
One large bedroom apart-
ment and one furnished bed-
room.
Call Linton 305-652-4763
1202 N.W. 61st Street
Spacious two bedrooms, one
bath, tiled floors, appliances
available. Section 8 welcome.
$800 monthly. Only serious
individuals, please.
Call 786-556-1909
1215 N.W. 103 Lane
Two bedrooms $750
Blue Lake Village
Call 305-696-7667
1229 N.W. 1 Court
One bedroom, one bath
$575
Stove, refrigerator, air.
305- 642-7080/786-236-1144
1246 N.W. 58 TERRACE
Studio $475 monthly, plus
one bedroom $600 monthly.
Call Joel 786-355-7578
1280 NW 60 STREET
Beautiful one and two bed-
room downstairs. Central air,
elderly. Section 8 welcome.
Call Vanessa 786-486-2895
1281 N.W. 61 Street
Renovated one and two bed-
rooms. $525 and. $725
monthly Appliances included.
Call 305-747-4552
140 N.W. 13th Street
Call for MOVE IN SPECIAL -
Two bedrooms, one bath,
$575.
786-236-1144/305-642-7080
1425 N. W. 60th Street
One bedroom, one bath.
$625 monthly. Includes
refrigerator, stove, central
air water $1100. to move
in. Call 305-628-2212

1520 NW 61st Street
One and two bedroom apart-
ments renovated, all housing
agencies welcome.
Call 305-720-2927
1525 N.W. 1st PLACE
Three bedrooms, two bath,
$999 per month. Newly reno-
vated, all appliances includ-
ed. Free 26 Inch Flat Screen
Television.
Call Joel 786-355-7578
1835 N.W. 2nd COURT
Two bedrooms, one bath,
$600 monthly, appliances
free, 20 inch flat screen Tele-
vision.
Call Joel 786-355-7578
2001N W 92nd STREET
One bedroom, one bath, in-
cludes stove, refrigerator,
central air, heat and utilities
$700 per month.
Call 305-836-4417
220 NW 16 Street
Two bedrooms, $650
Stove, refrigerator, air
305-642-7080/786-236-1144
3151 NW 53rd Street
Two bedrooms. $800
monthly, first, last and
security Call 305-751-6232
3301 N.W. 51st Street
One bedroom, one bath
$350 bi-weekly $975 moves
you in. Call:786-389-1686
361 N.W. 7th Street
One bedroom, one bath.
$650 monthly
Call 305-861-4683
421 NW 59 Terr.
One bedroom $575
Stove, refrigerator, air.
305-642-7080/ 786-359-7054
5200 N.W. 26 Avenue
Two bedrooms $700. Section
8 Ok No Security Deposit
Call 305-634-3545


Ilk,

Apartments
50TH STREET HEIGHTS
Walking distance from
Brownsville metrorail. Free
water, gas, window bars, iron
gate doors, one and two bed-
rooms, from $490-$580
monthly!
2651 NW 50th Street
Call 305-638-3699

5510 S.W. 32nd Street
Pembroke Park Area
Three bedrooms, one bath,
with living room and extra
room, washer and dryer con-
nection,central air $975
monthly, $2450 to move in.
Section 8 welcome. 786-256-
3174
5755 N. W. 7th Avenue
Large one bedroom, parking,
$625 monthly, $1000. move
in Call 954-394-7562.
6020 N.W. 13th Avenue
Two bedrooms, one bath,
$520-530 per month, one
bedrooms, $485 per month,
window bars and iron gate
doors. Free water and gas.
Apply at: 2651 NW 50th
Street or Call 305-638-3699
6020 NW 8th AVENUE
Two bedroom, one bath.
Section 8 welcome, $1000
monthly.
Call 305-342-8399
630 N.E. 143rd Street
One bedroom, one bath,
$700 monthly. 305-892-6565
8261 N.E. 3rd AVENUE
One bedroom, one bath, all
appliances included, $600
monthly.
Call Joel 786-355-7578.
8475 N.E. 2nd Avenue
One bedroom apartment.
Section 8. Call 305-754-7776
905 NE 10th STREET
HALLANDALE
Two bedroom, one bath.
$1100 monthly
Call 954-274-4277
ALBERTA HEIGHTS APTS
One and two bedrooms., from
$495-$585 monthly. Free wa-
ter, window bars and iron
gate doors. Apply at:
2651 NW 50th Street or
Call 305-638-3699
ARENA GARDENS
FREE WATER
FREE BASIC CABLE
Remodeled efficiency, two,
and three bedrooms, air, ceil-
ing fan, appliances, laundry
and gate. 1601 N. W. 1st.
Court. 305-374-4412.
CAPITAL RENTAL
AGENCY, INC.
1497 NW 7 Street
305-642-7080
Overtown, Liberty City,
Opa Locka, Brownsville.
Apartments, Duplexes,
Houses, Efficiences. One,
two and three bedrooms.
Many with appliances.
Same Day Approval.
Call for information.
HAMPTON HOUSE
APARTMENTS
MOVE IN SPECIAL
One bedroom, one bath
$515.00
Two bedroom, one bath
$630.00
Free water, air
Leonard 786-236-1144
L & G APARTMENTS
Beautiful one bedroom, $540
monthly, apartment in gated
community, on bus lines.
$1080 to move in.
Call 305-638-3699
LIBERTY CITY AREA
One Month free! One, two,
three bedrooms, nice and
cozy apartment, refrigerator,
stove air units included. Sec-
tion 8 welcome. For more in-
formation call 305-685-9110.
MIAMI AND OPA LOCKA
Very nice apartments,
efficiencies, one and two
bedrooms, gas, and water
included. 786-274-2409.

MIAMI AREA
One, two three bedrooms
available. Section 8
welcome.
786-355-5665.

NORTH MIAMI
One bedroom, one and a half
bath.East of Biscayne and
125th. Section 8 Welcome.
Call 305-788-3285


Apartments
OPA LOCKA AREA
Updated two and three bed-
rooms available. Tiled,
central air, appliances and
water included. First month
free move in special. Limited
time!!. Section 8 Welcome.
305-688-2749
Over Town Area
One bedroom, one bath.
Section 8 ok. 786-262-4536
OVERTOWN AREA
One bedroom One bath
$550. monthly, ready to
move, newly renovated, no
application fee. 786-512-5800
WYNWOOD AREA
28th Street and 1 st Avenue
Studio $550 per month,One
bedroom $600 per month,two
bedroom $750 per month,
and three bedroom, two bath
house, $1350 per month.
Call Joel 786-355-7578.

SDuplex
1226 SESAME STREET
Two bedrooms, one bath, air,
water included, $825 month-
ly. First, last and security.
Call 954-770-5952
1260 Sesame Street
One bedroom,one bath re-
modeled. Water included
$650. Rod 305-975-0711.
1319 N.W. 68th Street
One bedroom, and furnished
efficiency. 786-267-7684
1540 NW 49 STREET
Two bedroom Section 8 wel-
come. Call Broker Manager
Gwen Johnson
305-758-7022.
2926 N.W. 94TH STREET
Three bedrooms, two baths,
laundry, tile throughout.
Large backyard. $1300.
monthly. Call 305-696-8338.
3190 N.W. 135th Street
One bedroom, one bath, re-
modeled. Section 8
welcome.
Call Rod 305-975-0711
3325 NW 11 AVENUE
Two bedroom, Section 8 wel-
come. Call Broker Manager
Gwen Johnson
305-758-7022.
3873 N.W. 164 STREET
Three bedrooms, two bath,
tile floors central air$1375.
monthly. Call John 305-801-
7305.
432 NW 59 TERRACE
Two bedrooms, one bath.
Section 8 only. First month
and deposit. Applications are
required. Call 305-318-3664
or 305-621-6672.
4714 N.W. 16 Avenue
Four bedrooms, one bath,
central air, water included.
$1200. 305-218-1227.
515 N.E. 137th Street
Two bedrooms, one bath plus
den. Contact between 4 p.m.-
9 p.m., Section 8 welcome
305-681-4265 for information.
6830 N.W. 2nd AVENUE
Three bedrooms, two baths,
Section 8, call 786-277-0302.
743 NW 70th STREET
Five bedrooms, two
baths.New duplex with back-
yard. Call 954-624-5906
7503 NW 6th COURT
Two bedrooms, one bath,
with bars, $850 monthly.
Call 305-759-9171
760 N.W. 55th Terrace
Two bedrooms,one bath,
with bars. $850 monthly,
Call 305 759-9171
7633 N.W. 2 Court
Three bedrooms, two baths.
$1100 monthlhy.Section 8
OK. Call 954-499-3030.
8160 NW 5th Ave.
Two bedroom, two bath.
Large eat-in kitchen, large
dining and living room. Air,
walk-in closet, gas stove,
large patio. 1 month security
plus rent.$1100 monthly.
Section 8 welcome. Call 305-
691-5398 or 305-495-6527.
8180 N.W. 23rd AVENUE
Brand new four bedrooms,
two baths. .For more
information, call 786-306-
2946.
921-923 NW 70th STREET
Five bedrooms, two
baths.Brand new.
Call 954-624-5906


I Duplex
923 NW 70th STREET
Five bedrooms, two baths.
Brand new.
Call 954-624-5906
COCONUT GROVE
KINGSWAY APTS
3737 Charles Terrace
Two bedrooms, one bath du-
plex located in Coconut
Grove. Near schools and
buses. $595 per month, $595
security deposit, $1190 total
to move in. 305-448-4225 or
apply at: 3737 Charles Ter-
race.
Liberty Square Area
Section 8 voucher. No
deposit. 786-267-3199
MIAMI GARDEN
One,two, and three
bedrooms $650-$1000
Call 754-423-3714

I Condos/Townhouses I
191st Street NW 35th Ave
Four bedrooms, Section 8
welcome. Call 305-754-7776.

Houses
112 Marion Road
Miami Gardens. Why rent,
Buy! Three bedrooms, central
air, pool. $1100 down and
$1266 monthly FHA.
786-306-4839.
13235 ALEXANDRIA DRIVE
Three bedrooms, one bath.
washer/dryer. 305-303-2644.
133St N.W. 18th Ave Area.
Three bedrooms, two bath.
Call 305-754-7776
1345 NE 128 Street
Three bedroom, one bath.
One car garage, big yard.
$1200 monthly. NO Section8
Call 305-267-9449
1375 NW 77th Street
Four bedrooms, two baths.
Section 8 OK. 305-691-0826
1441 NW 68th TERRACE
New home, three bedroom,
two bath. Call 305-218-8425
146 N.W. 70 Street
Charming three bedroom,
one bath, closed in porches,
laundry room, den, patio,
parking
Native Sun Properties.
954-243-6447.
1481 N.W. 44 STREET
Two bedrooms, one bath,
kitchen, family room yard,
porches, central air. $1200
monthly, first, last and securi-
ty. 305-303-1722.
1531 N.W. 63rd Street
Three bedrooms, one bath,
$1300 monthly. Section 8
welcome. Call 786-262-7313.
1570 N.W. 70 Street
Why rent, Buy! Three bed-
rooms, air. Try $995 down
and $759 monthly FHA.
786-306-4839.
1650 N.W. 112th Terrace
Three bedrooms one bath
Call Roy at 305-608-8757.
1706 NW 112 TERRACE
Three bedroom, two bath,
central air.
Call 786-277-9773.
17424 HOMESTEAD
AVENUE
Brand new three bedroom,
two bath, $1350 per month.
Section 8 o.k.
Call 786-295-3244.
18715 NW 45th Avenue
SECTION 8 OK
Three bedrooms, one bath
with tile floors, central air, in
quiet area. $1365 monthly.
Call Joe 954-849-6793

19200 NW 11th AVENUE
This one is for you. Three
bedrooms, two bath with bo-
nus room. $1385 monthly.
305-620-0290
20793 NW 41 AVENUE
ROAD
Two bedrooms, one bath.
Call 786-319-6606
2183 NW 101 STREET
Remodeled two bedroom,
one bath, $1060 per month.
Section 8 o.k.
Call 786-295-3244
2325 N.W. 89th Street
Three bedrooms, one bath,
$1100 a month, $2700 to
move in. 305-685-9402 or
305-873-3397


Houses
2388 N.W. 88 STREET
Why rent, Buyl Three bed-
rooms, central air. Try $900
down and $995 monthly.
FHA. 786-306-4839.
2441 N.W. 154 STREET
Four bedrooms, 2 baths, tile,
central air. $1450 monthly.
Section 8 O.K. 305-662-5505
2783 NW 193 TERRACE
Section 8 OK. Four bedroom,
one and a half bath. $1595
monthly. A Beauty. Call Joe
954-849-6793
2961 N.W. 163 STREET
Four bedrooms, two baths.
$1600 monthly.786-246-8273
3031 NW 87 STREET
Why rent. Buy!! Three bed-
rooms, central air. $1100
down and $1266 month FHA
786-306-4839
341 N.W. 59th STREET
Three bedrooms, one bath.
$1000. monthly $3000 move
in. No section 8 Call 786-
443-2337 or 305-693-1254.
351 N.W. 48th Street
Three bedrooms, two baths
with air and appliances.Price
negotiable Call Mr. Coats
305-345-7833.
4910 N.W. 170 STREET
Why rent, Buy! Four bed-
rooms, two baths,central air.
$1900 down and $1519
monthly FHA 786-306-4839.
5028 N.W. 24th Avenue
Nice two bedrooms, one
bath, with bars and fenced
yard, $675 monthly.
Call Eddie 305-836-2220
795 NW 101 STREET
Remodeled three bedroom,
one bath, $1300 per month.
Section 8 o.k.
Call 786-295-3244
8200 N.W. 14 Avenue
Why rent, Buy!. Four bed-
rooms, two baths, central air.
$2900 down and $1199
monthly FHA. 786-306-4839.
936 NW 29TH STREET
Three bedrooms, two bath,for
rent $1350 monthly. Section 8
welcome.Serious tenants
only. Call 786-262-7313.
970 NE 133rd St
Two bedrooms, one bath.
Central Air, Appliances Ceil-
ing Fan, New Kitchen
Cabinet
Flood Light. $850 monthly,
$1750 to move in.
Call Mike 786 488 3350
970 NE 133rd St
Two bedrooms, one bath.
Central Air, Appliances Ceil-
ing Fan, New Kitchen
Cabinet
Flood Light. $850 monthly,
$1750 to move in.
Call Mike 786 488 3350
HOUSES FOR RENT
Two, three, and four bed-
rooms. Call 305-244-0917 or
786-317-8444
HOUSES FOR RENT
Two, three, four and five bed-
rooms with air. $850 to
$1300
305-642-7080.
MIAMI GARDENS AREA
Three bedrooms, one bath,
$1200 mthly, 305-388-7477.
NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE
Three and four bedrooms,
two baths, central air, tile
floors, $1,250 to $1,400
monthly. NO section 8.
$3,750 to $4,200 move in.
Call Terry Dellerson
305-891-6776
For a list of addresses.
NW/NE AREA
Nice three bedrooms, two
baths, 786-597-2688.
OPA LOCKA AREA
Four bedrooms, two baths.
Section 8 welcome. Page
Denise 305-732-9875 or
305-624-4395.
STOP!I!
Behind in rent and
mortgage?
Call Kathy 786-326-7916



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I Houses 1

1139 NW 76 STREET
Three bedrooms, two baths,
big yard, remodeled, all
appliances. $185K. 305-335-
5659
1256 NW 51 Street
Large three bedroom house,
one and a half, den bars,
central air, front/back yard,
fence and driveway.
$149,995. Call 305-788-2605
2551 NW 139th STREET
Two bedrooms, one bath.
Stainless steel appliances,
huge covered patio,and ja-
cuzzi. Must see.
Call 786-262-6975.
6811 N.W. 17th Avenue
New house three bedrooms,
two baths.
Call 786-357-4561.
7517 N.W. 4 AVENUE
130 N.W. 78 STREET
25 N.E. 68 TERRACE
21511 S.W. 120 AVENUE
Call Marcia Jones
305-469-5062
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HOUSE TO BE BUILT
7900 N.W. 12th Court
Three bedrooms, two baths
1600 sq. ft., one car garage,
all appliances included, Drive
by, look at lot and picture of
house. Priced $195,000.1f in-
terested Call 305-469-6452.

Services
Be a Security Guard
$55 or renew your D li-
cense $55 G and concealed
license, reliable #DS
2600085. Open 7 days
786-333-2084
Childcare-Retired Teacher
MIAMI GARDENS AREA
6am-6pm Ask for Gloria 786-
357-3928.$85 weekly and up.
Five bedrooms three bath
home for $ 249,000 !
Foreclosures for sale
For listings call 1800 706
1762 ext 6240
GENERAL HOME REPAIRS
Plumbing, electrical, applian-
ces, roof, air, 786-273-1130.


1993 Ford XL Truck
Good running condition.
$1600 OBO. 786-541-6912
Business Opportuntles
VolP Business Opportun-
ties. Provide International
Calling cards. Offer IP
phone service like Vontage
Investment begins at
$8,000
www.ipsmarx.com
(703)871-5274

Route Drivers
Make Up To $10 an Hour
We are seeking drivers to
deliver newspaper to retail
outlets in South Dade,
Broward and Miami Dade.
WEDNESDAY ONLY
You must be available
between the hrs., of 6 a.m.
and 1 p.m. Must have
reliable, insured vehicle
and current Driver License.
Apply in person at:
900 N.W. 54th Street

Copy Editor:
with superior command of
grammar, spelling and
punctuation. Ideal candi-
date is flexible, works well
under pressure and has
strong computer skills.
Proofreading experience
preferred. Please submit
resume, salary history and
cover letter via facimile to:
305-758-3617


Employment I


GPMOTIVATED &
PERSONABLE
Classified Sales
Will train applicants with
great interpersonal and
communication skills.
Com-
puter literate. Typing
speed
minimum 40 wpm. Needed
to sell! Sell! SELL! Salary
plus commission. Must
meet weekly quotas. Fur-
nish employment, salary
histories and references.
The Miami Times
Fax: 305-758-3617

TEACHER
needed for two and three
years old.
Call 305-836-1178

Wanted :
Freelance
Writers
Highly skilled, flexible and
resourceful freelance writ-
ers for fast paced, weekly
newspaper. College gradu-
ate with journalism or writ-
ing experience preferred.
The ideal candidates will
be capable of producing
timely, well-written, thor-
ough articles on issues rel-
evant to Miami's Black
communities. Please sub-
mit resume, three (3) writ-
ing samples and cover let-
ter with salary history to
The Miami Times
P.O. Box 270200
Miami, FL 33127-1818
or Fax to:305-758-3617
Attention: Human Resources.

Business Opportunity

Best lamDayCare
Ministry, LLC.
is in need of a director cre-
dential, also offering rea-
sonable prices for babies
and toddlers. For more info
call Ms. Brantley 786-222-
3144.

Personals

Come see Papa Paul
Voodoo
Priest at Halouba Botanica
101 NE 54th Street
Readings, Money, Treat-
ment, Take away bad luck,
jobs, love, court etc. We
speak French, Spanish.
With 50 years experience.
Also check out our Email
at Haloubaatemple9.com

Call 305-751-7485 or
954-588-2784


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Notice is hereby given that on
03/21/2008 at 9:00 a.m. the
following vehicles) will be
sold at public auction for
monies owed on vehicle re-
pairs and for storage costs
pursuant to Florida Statutes,
Section 713.585.
The lienor's name, address
and telephone number and
auction location are: MOOR-
ER TOWING INC. 6023 NW
6th Ct Miami, FI 33127-1146,
305-757-2722. Please note,
parties claiming interest have
a right to a hearing prior to
the date of sale with the Clerk
of Court as reflected in the
notice. The owner has the
right to recover possession of
the vehicle without judicial
proceedings as pursuant to
Florida Statute Section
559.917. Any proceeds re-
covered from the sale of the
vehicle over the amount of
the lien will be deposited with
the Clerk of the Court for dis-
position upon court order.
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Monique Allen is seeking
Alexander Marcus Cobarro-
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PROJECT NAME: MIA OFFICE TOWER SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM UPGRADES
PROJECT NO.: 1131A

Sealed Bids for the Project designated above will be received for and in behalf of Miami-Dade County, by the Office of the Clerk, in the Stephen P. Clark Center, Suite 17-202, 111 N.W. Ist Street, Miami, Florida, 33128
until 1:00 P.M. April 9 2008 or as modified by addendum, at which time all Bids will be taken to a room to be designated by the Clerk of the Board in said Stephen P. Clark Center. Bids are to be submitted in two enve-
lopes. Bids received after the time and date specified will not be considered. Envelopes A of Bids, containing only the Schedule of Intent Affidavit(s) will be publicly opened and the names of the Bidders read aloud. Upon
notification by the Department of Business Development, bidders may correct defects on the Schedule of Intent Affidavit(s) within forty-eight (48) hours after bid submission. Envelopes B of Bids, containing all of the
remaining bidding documents, from Bidders that have not been rejected as not responsive will be opened publicly and read aloud forty-eight (48) hours after the bid submission date and non-responsive bids will not be
opened. Bidders are invited to be present at each opening. The County reserves the right to postpone or cancel the bid opening at any time prior to the scheduled opening of bids.

IN GENERAL THE WORK COMPRISES OF:
Fire sprinkler system for Floors 3-6.
Fire alarm system for Floors 3-6.
3Hold Open2 rated doors at 7th floor ramp area to hotel building.
Fire rated sealing of all pipe and duct penetrations through rated construction.
Add telephone jacks in the enclosed (east) stair.

BID DOCUMENTS: The Miami-Dade Aviation Department will make the Bid Documents available, on February 27, 2008, for inspection by individuals by appointment only, on business days during the hours of 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. at SDM Consulting Engineers, Inc. 135 Almeria Avenue Coral Gables, Florida. Interested parties are to schedule an appointment to review the Bid Documents through Roberto Rodriguez, MDAD at
(305) 869-1258. The duration of each appointment will not exceed two (2) hours. However, the Department may schedule additional time slots (not to run consecutively with the original appointment), if available. At the
time of the appointment, and prior to any Bid Document review, interested parties will be required to present current, government issued, picture identification (e.g., Driver's License, United States Passport), documenta-
tion that they are licensed architect, engineer, or contractor who may perform work on, or related to, the Project, and sign and notarize a Confidentiality Affidavit certifying that the company and each authorized employee
agrees, that in accordance with Florida Statutes 119.071 (3)(b) and one or more of the following Florida Statutes, 281.301 and 331.22, to maintain the information contained in the Bid Documents as being exempt
from the provision of Florida Statute 119.07(1) and 24(a), Article I of the State Constitution. In addition, interested parties are advised that individuals will be monitored while reviewing these documents. Interested
parties may take notes, however, no photographs and/or copying of the documents will be allowed.

The Bid Documents can be purchased at

SDM Consulting Engineers, Inc. 135 Almeria Avenue Coral Gables, Florida as follows:

1. Non-refundable Payment of $150.00 for each set of Bid Documents

2. Refundable Deposit of $1,000 for each set of Bid Documents

The non-refundable payment shall be by any type of check, or money order, only, and made payable to the Miami Dade Aviation Department. The refundable deposit shall be by Cashier's or Certified check or money
order, only, and made payable to the Miami Dade Aviation Department. To purchase a set of the Bid Documents, each purchaser must present a current, government issued, picture identification (e.g., Driver's License,
United States Passport), documentation that they are licensed architect, engineer, or contractor who may perform work on or related to the Project, and furnish and sign a notarized Confidentiality Affidavit. Each inter-
ested Bidder shall, at the time of Bid Document pickup, furnish an address, telephone and fax numbers, and email address for the purpose of contact during the bidding process. A business card with all of this informa-
tion will suffice.

All Bid Documents, including any copies made, shall be returned to the same location where they were purchased. All Bidders that timely return the Bid Document will have their deposit returned. Those Bidders that
purchase Bid Documents, but elect not to participate in the bidding process are also required to return all copies of the Bid Documents to the location of purchase. Failure t return the Bid Documents and copies made
to the location of purchase within five (5) working days after the Bid Due Date may be reported to a Law Enforcement Investigating Authority and will forfeit the deposit. Furthermore, Bidders that fail to return Bid Docu-
ments shall not be allowed to participate in future Confidential solicitations until such time that the firm has taken corrective actions that are satisfactory to Miami Dade County. The purchaser of the Bid Documents shall
be required to certify that they have returned all original Bid Documents plus any copies and they have not retained any copies.

All bids must be submitted as set forth in the Bid Documents. The County reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities and irregularities, or to re-advertise the Project. The County, by choosing to
exercise its right of rejection, does so without the imposition of any liability against the County by any and all bidders.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: The Miami-Dade Aviation Department will hold a Pre-Bid Conference and Site Inspection on March 12, 2008 at 10:00 am in MIA Building 5A(4200 N.W. 36th Street, Miami, Florida 33122), 4th
Floor, Conference Room F of the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, for all interested parties. Attendance will be limited to two (2) representatives per firm. No other Site Inspections will be provided by the Miami-Dade
Aviation Department. It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For sign language, interpreter services, material in accessible format, other
special accommodations, or airport-related ADA concerns, please contact the MDAD Office of ADA Coordination at (305) 876-0856.


COMMUNITY SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM .....

Contract Measures for this Project is (are): Subcontractor Goal 23.4%.

COMMUNITY WORKFORCE PROGRAM

The Community Workforce Goal for this Project is: 29%.

BID GUARANTY: Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty of not less than five percent (5%) of the Total Bid in a manner required by the Instructions to Bidders. No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled
closing time for the receipt of Bids for a period of one-hundred and eighty (180) days. The County reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities and irregularities, to reject all bids, or to re-advertise
for Bids.

BID IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS AMONG OTHERS:

1) The Miami-Dade County Responsible Wages Ordinance.

2) The Provisions in reference to the timetables for minority and female employment participation, expressed as a percentage, for the Contractor's aggregate work force in each trade on all construction work in the
covered area, as follows:

Timetables Goal for minority Goals for female

Participation for each Participation for

From 4/01/81 trade in Miami-Dade County each trade

Until further notice 39.5 % 6.9 %

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As used in this Notice, and in the Contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Miami-Dade County, Florida. These goals are applicable to all Contractor's construction work (whether or not it is Federal
or Federally assisted) per-formed in the covered area.

3) The "Equal Opportunity Clause" and the "Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications" as set forth in the Contract Documents.

The Contractor's compliance with the Executive Order and the regulations in 41CFR Part 60-4 shall be based on its implementa-tion of the Equal Opportunity Clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the
specifications set forth in 41CFR 60-4.3(a), and its efforts to meet the goals established for the geographical area where the Contract resulting from this solicita-tion is to be performed. The hours of minority and female
employ-ment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the Contract, and in each trade, and the Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its
projects. The transfer of a minority or female employee or trainee from Contractor to Contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the Contract, the
Executive Order and the regulations in 41CFR Part 60-4. Compli-ance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs within ten (10) working days of award of any construction subcon-tract in excess of $10,000 at any
tier for construction work under the Contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the name, address and telephone number of the Subcon-tractor; employer identification number of the Subcontractor;
estimated dollar amount of the subcontract; estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and the geographical area in which the Contract is to be performed.

4) Miami-Dade County has enacted an ordinance governing utilization of certified Community Small Business Enterprise (CSBE) Subcontractors. Requirements for compliance with this ordinance are contained in the
Contract Documents.

5) Pursuant to Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1(t), a "Cone of Silence2 is imposed upon RFPs, RFQs or bids after advertisement and terminates at the time the County Manager issues a written recommendation
to the Board of County Commissioners or a Notice of Contract Award Recommendation, whichever comes first. The Cone of Silence prohibits communications regarding RFPs, RFQs or bids between potential vendors,
service providers, bidders, lobbyists, or consultants and the County's professional staff, including but not limited to the County Manager and the County Manager's staff. A Cone of Silence is also imposed between the
Mayor, County Commissioners or their respective staffs and any member of the County's professional staff including, but not limited to, the County Manager and the County Manager's staff.


The provisions of Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1(t) do not apply to oral communications at pre-bid conferences, oral presentations before selection committees, oral communications with the Contracting Of-
ficer, as published by the Department of Business Development in their weekly Cone of Silence Project Information Report, for administering the procurement process, provided the communication is limited strictly to
matters of process or procedures, Contract negotiations during any duly noticed public meetings, public presentations made to the Board of County Commissioners during any duly noticed public meeting or communi-
cations in writing at any time unless specifically prohibited by the applicable RFP, RFQ, or bid document. Bidders or proposers must file a copy of any written communication with the Clerk of the Board, which shall be
made available to any person upon request. The County shall respond in writing and file a copy with the Clerk of the Board, which shall be made available to any person upon request.

In addition to any other penalties provided by law, violation of Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1(t) by any bidder or proposer shall render any RFP award, RFQ award, or bid award voidable. Any person having
personal knowledge of a violation of this Ordinance shall report such violation to the State Attorney and/or may file a complaint with the Ethics Commission. Bidders or Proposers should reference the actual Ordinance
for further clarification.

6) The County shall not be responsible for any modifications or alterations made to the Bid Documents or to the Contract Documents other than those made by Addendum, Change Order, or Work Order. Any purchase
of partial sets of documents shall be at the purchaser's risk.









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Government on the go bus route for March 2008


Miami-Dade County on wheels!


Looking for a location
where you can obtain
service? Anywhere the Go bus
goes, you will be able to apply
for your U.S. passport, explore
the County web and find out
aboutjob opportunities, County
programs, purchase your Baby
Stroller Parking Permits, apply
for your Library card, purchase
your dog license tags, your
Transit items, or, if you are 65
years of age, you can apply for
the Golden Passport.
Please remember that it is
now necessary to have a U.S.
passport book to travel by air
outside of continental U.S.A.
Those traveling by land or
see may take advantage of
the new Passport Card, which
only costs $45 for the first
time. It lasts ten years. Now
is the time to submit your U.S.
Passport application, don't


wait until spring time which is
considered high peak for this
process.
As part of our community
outreach, the Government
on the Go Bus is partnering
with the "America Saves/
Miami Saves Week" which will
take place from February 25
through March 1st, 2008. On
March 1st, from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m., representatives from the
different financial institutions
partnering in this program will
be present at the Go bus to
offer the many incentives and
ways in which to save money
and also signing up new
participants.
For additional information on
documents required in certain
applications or to confirm the
location of the Go Bus, please
call Miami-Dade County's
Answer Center at 3-1-1.


Following is the travel
routes for the two Go Buses
for the month of March:
Saturday, March 1, 12 noon to
4 p.m.; BJ's Wholesale, 16200
SW 88 Street;
Tuesday, March 4, 9 a.m. -
5 p.m.; 9 a.m. 5 p.m. Royal
Caribbean, 1050 Caribbean
Way; Beckman Coulter, Inc.,
11800 SW 147 Avenue.
Wednesday, March 5, 9 a.m.
- 5 p.m.; CAC Medical Center,
2350 SW 84 Avenue; Heartland
Care Center, 9400 SW 137
Avenue.
. Thursday, March 6, 8:30
a.m. 4:30 p.m.,CAC Medical
Center, 1200 SW 1st Street;
Water & Sewer, 3575 Le Jeune
Road.
Friday, March 7, 8:30 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. 5 p.m.;
Elections Department, 2700
NW 87 Avenue; CAC Medical
Center, 14736 No. Kendall


Drive.
Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m.
- 2 p.m.; Babies R'Us, 8755
SW 24 Street.
Monday, March 10, 8:30
a.m. 4:30 p.m.; 9 a.m. 5
p.m., CAC Medical Center, 975
West 49 Street, Hialeah; Winn
Dixie, 8710 SW 72nd Street.
Tuesday, March 11, 8:30
a.m. 4:30 p.m.,CAC Medical
Center,
2475 East 5th Avenue,
Hialeah; Hispanic Library,.
2190 West Flagler.
Wednesday, March 12, 8:30
a.m. 4:30 p.m., CAC Medical
Center, 10431 SW 40 Street.
Thursday, March 13, 6 p.m.
- 8 p.m., Norwegian Cruise
Lines, 7665 Corporate Center;
Herbert Saffir Permitting
Center, 11805 SW 26 Street,
Commissioner Souto's Town
Meeting, West Dade Library,
9445 Coral Way.


FAMU raises $800,000 toward its goal of $1.5 million


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has also been allotted
goals to help the
university reach its
goal.
In addition to
scholarship give-a-
ways and fund raising
activities, FAMU will
also participate in the
TomJoyner Foundation
HBCU (Historically
Black College or
University) Tour Give-
A-Way presented by
Nationwide.
The Tom Joyner
Foundation will select
nearly 20 high school
students who have
express a serious
interest in attending
FAMU to take part in


the HBCU tour. The
purpose of the tour is
to expose promising
students to educational
opportunities and a
possible skills match
for the students'
needs.
High school juniors
and seniors interested
in participating in the
Tom Joyner Foundation
HBCU tour should
submit their name,
name of parent or legal
guardian, address,
daytime telephone
number, name of high
school and counselor,
and GPA to hbcutours(5,
blackamericaweb.com
or fax the information
to (972) 789-1428.
During the month
of January 2008,
the following FAMU


students were awarded
scholarships:
Tom Joyner
Foundation Scholars -
Each were awarded a
$1,500 scholarship:
Natasha Hamilton, a
sophomore journalism
student from
Jacksonville, Alisa
Routh, a freshman
psychology student
from East Point, Ga.,
Jasman Wynn, junior
cardiopulmonary
science student from
Lutz, Nicole Crowell,
a sophomore public
relations student
from Murietta, Ca.,
Liban Mohamed, a
sophomore physics
student from
Alexandria, Va.,
Hercules Scholars -
Each were awarded a


$2,500 scholarship:
Keith Morley,
a junior music
education student
from Tallahassee,
Errol Williams, a
senior civil engineering
student from Dallas,
Texas, Jeyre Lewis,
a senior engineering
student from Miami,
Condarrio Murdaugh,
a freshman business
administration student
from Brandon, Stanley
St. Hilarie, a freshman
pharmacy student
from Lauderhill, Single
Parent Scholars Each
were awarded a $1,500
scholarship: Audrey
Moreau, a freshman
business major from
Tallahassee, Kimberly
Barber, a senior
chemistry student


from Chicago, Ill.,
Sonya Green, a junior
pre-law student
from Tallahassee,
Dominique Ferguson,
a sophomore English
education student
from Miami.
First Generation
College Scholars Each
were awarded a $2,500
scholarship: Karl Grant,
a junior environmental
science student
from Charleston,
S.C., Katia Wilson, a
sophomore criminal
justice student from
Tampa, Brain Haley,
a senior business
administration
student from Stone
Mountain, Ga., Charles
Bobino, a sophomore
architecture student
from Ellenwood.


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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PROJECT NAME: MIA CONCOURSE 'E2 SPRINKLER AND FIRE ALARM UPGRADES
PROJECT NO.: F117A

Sealed Bids for the Project designated above will be received for and in behalf of Miami-Dade County, by the Office of the Clerk, in the Stephen P. Clark Center, Suite 17-202, 111 N.W. Ist Street, Miami, Florida, 33128
until 1:00 P.M. April 16 2008 or as modified by addendum, at which time all Bids will be taken to a room to be designated by the Clerk of the Board in said Stephen P. Clark Center. Bids are to be submitted in two en-
velopes. Bids received after the time and date specified will not be considered. Envelopes A of Bids, containing only the Schedule of Intent Affidavit(s) will be publicly opened and the names of the Bidders read aloud.
Upon notification by the Department of Business Development, bidders may correct defects on the Schedule of Intent Affidavit(s) within forty-eight (48) hours after bid submission. Envelopes B of Bids, containing all of
the remaining bidding documents, from Bidders that have not been rejected as not responsive will be opened publicly and read aloud forty-eight (48) hours after the bid submission date and non-responsive bids will not
be opened. Bidders are invited to be present at each opening. The County reserves the right to postpone or cancel the bid opening at any time prior to the scheduled opening of bids.

IN GENERAL THE WORK COMPRISES OF:

This project comprises the installation of all required Life and Safety equipment and components to upgrade the lower levels of Concourse "E" (The lower levels are comprised of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of Concourse
"E") in an effort to bring the present systems into compliance and in accordance with the Life and Safety Master Plan (LSMP) and current applicable codes and regulations as stipulated in the South Florida Building Code
and the National Fire Prevention Association.

Includes all of the work pertaining to the Life and Safety to the lower levels of Concourse "E" and the design for the existing Lower Ramp Level Storage Areas into new Office Areas.

BID DOCUMENTS: The Miami-Dade Aviation Department will make the Bid Documents available, on March 3, 2008, for inspection by individuals by appointment only, on business days during the hours of 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. at Fraga Engineers. Inc. 3830 Shipping Avenue Miami,, Florida 33146. Interested parties are to schedule an appointment to review the Bid Documents through Roberto Rodriguez, MDAD at (305)
869-1258. The duration of each appointment will not exceed two (2) hours. However, the Department may schedule additional time slots (not to run consecutively with the original appointment), if available. At the time
of the appointment, and prior to any Bid Document review, interested parties will be required to present current, government issued, picture identification (e.g., Driver's License, United States Passport), documentation
that they are licensed architect, engineer, or contractor who may perform work on, or related to, the Project, and sign and notarize a Confidentiality Affidavit certifying that the company and each authorized employee
agrees, that in accordance with Florida Statutes 119.071(3)(b) and one or more of the following Florida Statutes, 281.301 and 331.22, to maintain the information contained in the Bid Documents as being exempt
from the provision of Florida Statute 119.07(1) and 24(a), Article I of the State Constitution. In addition, interested parties are advised that individuals will be monitored while reviewing these documents. Interested
parties may take notes, however, no photographs and/or copying of the documents will be allowed.

The Bid Documents can be purchased at

Fraga Engineers, Inc. 3830 Shipping Avenue Miami,, Florida 33146

as follows:

1. Non-refundable Payment of $250.00 for each set of Bid Documents
2. Refundable Deposit of $1,000 for each set of Bid Documents

The non-refundable payment shall be by any type of check, or money order, only, and made payable to the Miami Dade Aviation Department. The refundable deposit shall be by Cashier's or Certified check or money
order, only, and made payable to the Miami Dade Aviation Department. To purchase a set of the Bid Documents, each purchaser must present a current, government issued, picture identification (e.g.; Driver's License,
United States Passport), documentation that they are licensed architect, engineer, or contractor who may perform work on or related to the Project, and furnish and sign a notarized Confidentiality Affidavit. Each inter-
ested Bidder shall, at the time of Bid Document pickup, furnish an address, telephone and fax numbers, and email address for the purpose of contact during the bidding process. A business card with all of this informa-
tion will suffice.

All Bid Documents, including any copies made, shall be returned to the same location where they were purchased. All Bidders that timely return the Bid Document will have their deposit returned. Those Bidders that
purchase Bid Documents, but elect not to participate in the bidding process are also required to return all copies of the Bid Documents to the location of purchase. Failure to return the Bid Documents and copies made
to the location of purchase within five (5) working days after the Bid Due Date may be reported to a Law Enforcement Investigating Authority and will forfeit the deposit. Furthermore, Bidders that fail to return Bid Docu-
ments shall not be allowed to participate in future confidential solicitations until such time that the firm has taken corrective actions that are satisfactory to Miami Dade County. The purchaser of the Bid Documents shall
be required to certify that they have returned all original Bid Documents plus any copies and they have not retained any copies.

All bids must be submitted as set forth in the Bid Documents. The County reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities and irregularities, or to re-advertise the Project. The County, by choosing to
exercise its right of rejection, does so without the imposition of any liability against the County by any and all bidders.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: The Miami-Dade Aviation Department will hold a Pre-Bid Conference and Site Inspection on March 19, 2008 at 10:00 am in MIA Building 5A (4200 N.W. 36th Street. Miami, Florida 33122).
4th Floor. Conference Room F. of the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, for all interested parties. Attendance will be limited to two (2) representatives per firm. No other Site Inspections will be provided by the Miami-
Dade Aviation Department. It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For sign language, interpreter services, material in accessible format,
other special accommodations, or airport-related ADA concerns, please contact the MDAD Office of ADA Coordination at (305) 876-0856.

COMMUNITY SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM

Contract Measures for this Project is (are): Subcontractor Goal 25.00%.

COMMUNITY WORKFORCE PROGRAM

The Community Workforce Goal for this Project is: 29%.

BID GUARANTY: Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty of not less than five percent (5%) of the Total Bid in a manner required by the Instructions to Bidders. No Bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled
closing time for the receipt of Bids for a period of one-hundred and eighty-(180) days. The County reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive informalities and irregularities, to reject all bids, or to re-advertise
for Bids.

BID IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS AMONG OTHERS:

1).The Miami-Dade County Responsible Wages Ordinance.

2) The Provisions in reference to the timetables for minority and female employment participation, expressed as a percentage, for the Contractor's aggregate work force in each trade on all construction work in the
covered area, as follows:

Timetables Goal for minority Goals for female

Participation for each Participation for

From 4/01/81 trade in Miami-Dade County each trade

Until further notice 39.5 % 6.9 %

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As used in this Notice, and in the Contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Miami-Dade County, Florida. These goals are applicable to all Contractor's construction work (whether or not it is Federal
or Federally assisted) per-formed in the covered area.

3) The "Equal Opportunity Clause" and the "Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications" as set forth in the Contract Documents.

The Contractor's compliance with the Executive Order and the regulations in 41CFR Part 60-4 shall be based on its implementa-tion of the Equal Opportunity Clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the
specifications set forth in 41CFR 60-4.3(a), and its efforts to meet the goals established for the geographical area where the Contract resulting from this solicita-tion is to be performed. The hours of minority and female
employ-ment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the Contract, and in each trade, and the Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its
projects. The transfer of a minority or female employee or trainee from Contractor to Contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the Contract, the
Executive Order and the regulations in 41CFR Part 60-4. Compli-ance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs within ten (10) working days of award of any construction subcon-tract in excess of $10,000 at any
tier for construction work under the Contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the name, address and telephone number of the Subcon-tractor; employer identification number of the Subcontractor;
estimated dollar amount of the subcontract; estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and the geographical area in which the Contract is to be performed.

4) Miami-Dade County has enacted an ordinance governing utilization of certified Community Small Business Enterprise (CSBE) Subcontractors. Requirements for compliance with this ordinance are contained in the
Contract Documents.

5) Pursuant to Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1(t), a 3Cone of Silence2 is imposed upon RFPs, RFQs or bids after advertisement and terminates at the time the County Manager issues a written recommendation
to the Board of County Commissioners or a Notice of Contract Award Recommendation, whichever comes first. The Cone of Silence prohibits communications regarding RFPs, RFQs or bids between potential vendors,
service providers, bidders, lobbyists, or consultants and the County's professional staff, including but not limited to the County Manager and the County Manager's staff. A Cone of Silence is also imposed between the
Mayor, County Commissioners or their respective staffs and any member of the County's professional staff including, but not limited to, the County Manager and the County Manager's staff.


The provisions of Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1(t) do not apply to oral communications at pre-bid conferences, oral presentations before selection committees, oral communications with the Contracting Of-
ficer, as published by the Department of Business Development in their weekly Cone of Silence Project Information Report, for administering the procurement process, provided the communication is limited strictly to
matters of process or procedures, Contract negotiations during any duly noticed public meetings, public presentations made to the Board of County Commissioners during any duly noticed public meeting or communi-
cations in writing at any time unless specifically prohibited by the applicable RFP, RFQ, or bid document. Bidders or proposers must file a copy of any written communication with the Clerk of the Board, which shall be
made available to any person upon request. The County shall respond in writing and file a copy with the Clerk of the Board, which shall be made available to any person upon request.

In addition to any other penalties provided by law, violation of Miami-Dade County Code Section 2-11.1(t) by any bidder or proposer shall render any RFP award, RFQ award, or bid award voidable. Any person having
personal knowledge of a violation of this Ordinance shall report such violation to the State Attorney and/or may file a complaint with the Ethics Commission. Bidders or Proposers should reference the actual Ordinance
for further clarification.

6) The County shall not be responsible for any modifications or alterations made to the Bid Documents or to the Contract Documents other than those made by Addendum, Change Order, or Work Order. Any purchase
of partial sets of documents shall be at the purchaser's risk.