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Faith In Our Community
Schedule of Events and Services
GREATER MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH OF
NORTHSIDE, located at 1880 West Edgewood Ave., in
Jacksonville will celebrate the 33rd anniversary of our
Pastor, Dr. Landon L. Williams, Sr. We invite you to cele-
brate with us. Sunday, February 8, -The spoken word by
Bishop Virgil Jones, pastor of Philippian Community
Church; and Sunday, February 15, -The spoken word by
Dr. John Guns, pastor of St. Paul Millionary Baptist
Church, both at 4:00 p.m. for more information, please
call the church at 904-764-9257.
MT. SINAI MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH is
sponsoring a Unique Prayer Breakfast on Saturday,
February 14, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. at the church located at
2036 Silver St.,,in Jacksonville. The general public is cor-
dially invited to attend. For more information, contact
(904)'354-7249. Rev. R. L. Gundy is pastor.
NEW FOUNTAIN CHAPEL AME CHURCH cordially
invite you to come celebrate with their Church and
Pastor's Anniversary, Thursday, February 26 and Friday,
February 27, beginning at 7:00 p.m. nightly. To God be the
glory for the things he has done for us 92 years with the
church and 7 years with our pastor and 1st Lady, Rev. and
Mrs. Louis Kirkland. The church is located at 737 Jessie St.,
in Jacksonville. For more information, call 904-358-2258.
HOLYGHOST OVERCOMING POWER CHURCH
will be having their Valentines Day fish fry on Saturday,
February 14, at 11:00 a.m. Buy one fish sandwich, get the
second one half off. Come join us in our fish fry at 5729
VernonRd.,,Jacksonville, FL. Call 904-739-4252 for more
information.
GREATER GRANT A.M.E. CHURCH celebrates
Scout Sunday. Boy Scout Pack and Troop 175 will cele-
brate its Annual Scout Sunday on February' 15, 2009,
beginning at 11:00 a.m. The church is located at 5533
Gilchrist Rd. The speaker will be the Rev. Roger Williams
of Gregg Temple A.M.E. Church. All youth groups are
emp e1
Assembly of God, Inc.
CEK RALMPUS
Pastor Cecil and (Lane Avenue & I-10) Pastor Garry and
Pauline Wggins Kim Wiggins
"Heaven's Gates &
Hels Flames"
Where Will You Be When
REALITY Strikes?
A real life drama presentation you will never forget!
Sunday Night
February 15, 2009 6:00 P.M.
Monday & Tuesday Night
February 16 & 17, 2009 7:30 P.M;
FREE ADMISSION
-Nursery & Children's Ministry Provided
5755 Ramona Blvd.
Jacksonville, Florida 32205 (904) "81-9393
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Email: e\angeliemplei'e\angeliempleag org
10:45 am Service Interpreted for Deaf at Central Campus
invited to attend this blessed event to uplift the name of
Jesus in an almighty and powerful way. Refreshments will
be served.
THE 12TH ANNUAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
will convene -Saturday, February 14th at 10:00 a.m.
President Prophetess Sandra J. Cardona extends this invi-
tation to the community to come and fellowship with us as
Prophetess Carolyn Clark Laithers will be our speaker
Prophetess. The conference will be lield at Holy
Tabernacle Church, 6416 Miriam St. For additional info,
call 764-3754..
We welcome you to a gathering of GOD'S DAUGH-
TERS from all over the City of Jacksonville and sur-
rounding areas, entitled Talitha Cumi (which is being
interpreted). Damsel, I say unto thee, Arise, Saturday,
February 21st at 10:00 a.m. Hosted by The United Church
In Christ, 2050 Emerson St., Jacksonville, FL. Archbishop
W. A. Andrews. This is a church with a new attitude for
the 21st Cen,tury anointed Preaching and Teaching, also
creating an atmosphere of expectancy for worship. for
more information, cal Andrews at (904) 284-0206.
In recognition of Black History Month, the youth of
Solid Rock Church of God by Faith in Yulee, Florida
will present founder, Mrs. Joanne Mitchell Martin a Yulee
* native, is bringing a traveling exhibit of waxofigures to her
home, town. These select pieces will be on'display at the
Martin Luther King Center, 1200 Elm Street in
Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034. Dates and time are
Thursday and Friday, February 26 and 27 from 9:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 28 from 9:00 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m. Admission: Adults $5.00,' students ages 4-
18 with valid Student ID, $3.00 and children ages 3 and
under admitted free. Proceeds will support this year's
Dare To Dream Trip which will help sponsor youth of
Solid Rock for a to visit to Atlanta for historical sights and
college tours. Call (904) 277-7355'for more information.
Bishop William DeVeaux to speak during Greater Grant
A.M.E. Church Family and Friend Weekend Members
of Greater Grant A.M.E. Church
cordially inVite you to its Annual
Family and Friends Weekend
Celebration on Saturday,
February 21, 2009 and Sunday,
February 22, 2009.
H 'The festivities of activities will
begin on Saturday, February 21,
2Q09 at 9:00 a.m. with a family
fun day that will include a carni-
val for everyone. There will be
sackeraces,, kite flying contest,
hula hoopp contests, bouncy
house, games, and of course food to enjoy.
On Sunday, February 22, 2009, beginning at 10:00, we are
asking that everyone come and b blessed with a spirit filled
message from the one and only Bishop William DeVeaux.
He is a graduate of Howard University and a member of
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Currently, he presides over the
16th Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Church which
includes the following conferences: 'uyana/Suriname,
Windward Islands, Virgin Islands, Dominican Republic,
-Haiti, Jamaica, and London/Holland. The theme for this
sacred event has been taken from Ephesians 2:14-22.
Ephesians 2:19; Now, therefore, you are...fellow citizens
with the saints. In Christ there is no East or West, In Him no
South or North, But one great fellowship of love,
Throughout the whole wide earth. "A Healthy Church is the
best witness to a hunting world." The church Js located at
5533 Gilchrist Road. The Senior Pastor is the Tony
DeMarco Hansberiy. The entire community is invited to,
come and fellowship in our love.
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"EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AND PERSONAL CARE IS ABSOLUTE"
HAL E. WESTON, L.F.D.
Pre-need Counselor
ATKINSON, Ivan, 80,
died February 7, 2009.
BROWN,, Julius died
February 10, 2009.
BLOHM, Roger S., died
February 6, 2009.
BUGGS, Joseph died
February 6, 2009!.
COLEMAN, John T.,
died February 5, 2009.
COOK, LCDR Dennis
A., USN, died February 3,
2009.
COVINGTON, Ms.
Gussie, 73, died February
7, 2009.
DAVIS, George C., died
February 5, 2009.
DAVIS, Shelia died
February 6, 2009.
ELLIS, Alberta died
February 7, 2009.
FELDER, Michael D.,
24, died February 8, 2009.
GEORGE, Deacon
James, Sr., 93, died
February 5, 2009.
. The Church Directory '
K "Come and Worship With Us"
New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
1824 Prospect Street Jacksonville, FL 32208
Sunday School .....................................9:30 a.m .
.Sunday Morning ,
Intercessory Prayer................10:45 a.m.
Morning Worship ... ............... 11:00 a.m. / _
Youth Church
2nd & 3rd Sundays (Old Sanctuary)
Tuesday Pastoral Bible Study ............. 7:00 p.m.
Pastor, Eric Lee ',
Rev. Joe Calhoun, Pastor Emeritus -A6
(904) 764-5727 Church i.
Historic Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church
Sunday
Worship Service 10:00 a.m.
Church School 8:45 a.m.
Wednesday
Fulfillment Hour Bible Study 6:30 p.m.
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon
IFriday
Joy Explosion Ministry .6:30 p.m.
201 East Beaver St. (904) 355-9475
Rev. RD. Richardson Jr., Pastor
GREATER EL-BETHEL DIVINE HOLINESS CHURCH
"The Church Where Everybody Is Somebody"
Bishop Lorenzo Hall., Pastor
Street Address: 723 W. 4th St. Jacksonville, Florida 32209
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3575, Jacksonville, Florida 32206
Church Telephone: (904) 359-0661 Home: (904) 358-8932 Cell: 710-1586
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study,7:00 p.m.
Thursday Joy Night,7:00 p.m.
"Email: GospeBl75@aol.com
Website: Greaterelbethel.org
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH of GOD
"Jesus Loves Sinners Church Folk Don't"
Elder Joseph Rice
Sunday School 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Worship 12:00 Noon & 7:00, p.m.
Bible Study Tuesday & Friday----- 7:00 p.m.
(912) 267-6395 (912) 996-4864 Cell
2705 MLK Blvd., Brunswick, GA 31520'
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GIBBS, Florence (Tutt),
died February 8, 2009.
GRAY, John, 81, died
February 9, 2009.
HARRELL, Jane T., died
February 3, 2009.
HOPKINS, Rudolph, Jr.,
February 7, 2009.
JAMES, Douglas A., 53,
died February 9, 2009.
JOHNSON, Louise died
February 2, 2009.
JOHNSON, Michael, 56,,
died February 3, 2009.
KIERCE, Herman, 61,
died February 5, 2009.
REUSSOW, Ronald died
February 9, 2009.
SAPP, Jessie L., died
February 8, 2009.
STRAUDER, Johnnie
Mae died February 8,
2009.
UPTON, Ms. Arrie L.,
died February 5, 2009.
WALKER, Viola B., died
February 9, 2009.
WASHINGTON,
Sherman died February 5,
2009.
WHITE, Laresa died
February 7, 2009.
WILLIAMS, Carolyn
-Ann, 51, died February 2,
2009.
WRIGHT, Dea. John W.,
Sr., died February 5,
2009.
YOUNG, Tansy Lenise
died February 7, 2009.
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FEBRUARY14, 2009
"I There 's Always Something Happenini,
The evening was on the 'cool" side for ihe Jacksonville
Chapter. Links Incorporated's 2009 Western Gala Howe'er.
the weather did not keep anyone awa\ from this eenmng of
country\ and soul In fact. the crokd s;.%elled to a high of four
hundred 1400) +. Dressed in their finest western attire, guests
danced the rught a\aa' As guests arrived at the Jacksonmille
Fairgrounds E\po the\ found the exterior and interior
entrances adorned with lighted Cacti and original paintings by
Jacksonville Links member and talented artist Mrs. Vivian
Walker. Chapter president Dr. Geraldine Williams Smith,
along with both the immediate past Southern Area Director and
Vice-Area Director, Links Incorporated Mrs. Margaret
Thompson Johnson and Mrs. Patricia Tate Bivins shared
greeting the guests during the evening. As in previous years the
Fairgrounds Expo Ballroom was transformed into a Western
Mecca featuring a. giant fenced in 'Holstein', ballroom
columns adorned with balloons bearing the same pattern as the
giant Holstein, and giant cacti throughout. The 'Link Saloon'
again featured casino games and libations. MOTB
Photography was there to capture the memories of the
evening. DJ Darron Hardmon kept the contemporary tunes
spinning as guests arrived and during each of the breaks of the
multitalented Elite Band! Guests also enjoyed the very popu-
lar country-and-western line dances led by former ROAR
member, Ms. Latricia LaDet.
The Western Gala chaired by Mesdames Betty Asque
Davis and Patricia Hill Mitchell, assisted by committee chair-
persons Mesdames Gloria Dean Belton, Marjoria
Manning, Kelly Martin, Dr. Kia Mitchell, Johnetta Moore,
Kelly Toaston and Vivian Walker, is the major fundraiser for
the Jacksonville Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, an inter-
national community service organization comprised of more
than 10,000 African-American women. Major sponsor
Carrabba's Italian Grill catered a full-course meal, while
Bruster's Real Ice Cream engaged guests in creating their
own special desserts.
The evening of fun provides much-needed funds for the
Jacksonville Chapter, Links Incorporated's community service
projects. Edward Waters College and the United Negro
College Fund were both the recipients of $2,000 donations.
Under the leadership of Chapter President Dr. Geraldine
Williams Smith, the Jacksonville Links' major programming
includes a childhood obesity project with Beauclerc
Elementary, monthly mentoring at Community Connections,
and the Quilts of Gee's Bend exhibit to be featured at the
Cummer Museum beginning May 2009.
If you missed this year's pleasurable evening, you won't
want to miss it next year!
Cariabba's Staf'er representing RoY'
I bllicA. Joint Ifenture Partner fbr area j
Carrabba's Restaurants receive! appreLt- L
ation plaque from Dr. Geraldine Williams B
Smith for their support of the Jacksonville
Community and the Jacksonville Chapter...
Links Incorporated. ,"
Mrs. Kathy Devenny Vollick co-owner Former St. Johns County Schools Superintendent Otis
of Brusters Ice Cream receives appre- W i.. Mason with his wife Daytona Links member Mrs.
ciation plaque from Dr. Geraldine Mesdames Dorothy Burrough and Inez Myrtis Mason and daughter Dade County Links mem-
Wiliams Smith for their support of Christopher Asque. ber Ms. Pamela Mason.
the Jacksonville Community and the
Jacksonville Chapter, Links
Incorporated. -
Jacksonville Links immediate past president
Mrs. Gloria Belton with her Connecting
Link C. Ronald Belton and their Western
Gala guests.
f'-'-" .* ;VJacksonville Chapter, Links Incorporated
U. Jacksonville Links member Mrs. Susan Western Gala Co-Chairs Mesdames Patricia
Canty Jones with her Connecting Link Dr. Hill Mitchell (17) and Betty Asque Davis (far
Connecting Link Kemp with his Kenneth Jones. right) with chapter President Dr. Geraldine
wife Jacksonville Links member Williams Smith.
Dr. Kia Mitchell Kemp.
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Mesdames Madeline Scales-Taylor, Bonnie
Reynolds and Mrs. 'Safi' Ingram from
Savannah, GA seated). Standing- 'Chuck'
Reynolds and Ioward Taylor.
To the rieht:
Jacksonville Links member
Attorney Ava Parker-
Gibbons with her
Connecting Link State
Representative Joe Gibbons
and Bold City Links mem-
ber Mrs. Pamela Prier with
her Connecting Link
Lemorris Prier.
The Bill Prices, Bold City Links member Dr.
Shelly Holder Thompson, Ms. Chanel
LeBlane,. Jacksonville Links VP Mrs.
Marietta LeBlanc with her Connecting Link
Attorney 'Josh' Jones.
Jacksonville Links member Mrs. Jimminda
Thompson with her Connecting Link Royce
Thompson.
Jacksonville Links members Ms. Heather
Blume and Dr. Brenda Robinson
Simmons.
Roderick and Mrs. Kyra King Wade, Jacksonville Links members Mrs.
Adrienne McFarlin King and Mrs. Kelly King Toaston with their
Connecting Links Larry King and Ryan Toaston.
Connecting Link Frank Bivins with his wife
Jacksonville Links member Mrs. Patricia Bivins and
Bold City Links president Mrs. Ruth Waters McKay
with her guest
Bold City Links Member Mrs. Maty Brown, Mrs.
Gwendolyn Mathis, The Edward Robinsons and
Jacksonville Links Member Mrs. Marjoria Manning.
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Keshia Knight Pulliam, Moves Forward Full
Throttle
By Rych McCain
feedbackrych@sbcglobal.net
Photo: Anderson Group PR
Hotel For Dogs is a
new movie out that is a
heart warmer for chil-
dren as well as dog and
pet lovers. The film's
success is not only due
in part to the care and
concern it expresses
about the animals but is
carried largely on the.
shoulders of its teen
stars Emma Roberts
who plays Andi, the big
sister to Bruce, played
by Jake T. Austin. The
duo is so well match in
the film that they can
pass for 'sister and
brother in real life.
While interviewing
them at the fabulous W
Hotel in the beautiful
Westwood area of LA.,
one can easily get an
honest sense of real
genuine -bonding
between the teen
actors.
Roberts hails from a
showbiz family with
her aunt being Julia
Roberts and her dad is
Julia's brother actor
Eric Roberts. This spir-
ited teen just came off
of a three year run as
Addie Singer in the
Nickelodeon hit come-,
dy series
"Unfabulous." Movies
in which she has
appeared include Blow,
opposite Johnny Depp
and Penelope Cruz;
Lymelife, opposite Alec
Baldwin and Timothy
Hutton to mention a
couple. Roberts has
graced the covers of
Vanity Fair, Teen
Vogue, Elle Girl, Teen
Magazine, YM, Sweet
Sixteen and Girl's Life.
Despite all of the glam-
orous exposure, she is
amazingly composed,
cordial, respectful and
very sweet natured.
Roberts gives an exam-
ple of how the massive
attention sometimes
affects her by revealing
a situation she was in
recently. She sighs,
"I'm like really short
and have dark hair so I
kind of blend in when
I'm not made up and no
one really recognizes
me.1 But I went to
Century City to go see
a movie like I normally
do with my friends and
it's a shrine to Hotel
For Dogs and I was so
embarrassed we had to
leave. People were
looking at me saying
she looks so much like
that girl."
Similar to his coun-
terpart, Austin too is
very respectful, has an
excellent, sense of
humor and was an
absolute pleasure to
spend time with. He
stars as the youngest
sibling Max, who along
with his brother and.
sister inherits magical
powers on the sitcom
"Wizards of Waverly
Place." He has
appeared in films and
done voice overs for
such movies as
Everyone's Hero and
The Ant Bully.
Does either actor
have dogs in real life?
Austin replies, "I do. I
own two miniature
Poodles back at my
house in New York"
Roberts adds, "I have a
Chihuahua named
Twiggie.", When they
fist saw the script, what
was their initial reac-
tion knowing -they
would be involved with
a set full of. dogs?
Roberts responds first,
"I thought it would be
fun. It was fun. It was
very chaotic though. I
didn't realize that it
would be twenty dogs
on the set at a time so it
definitely got crazy. I
had never worked with
animals before, so I
didn't really know
what to expect."
They both add that
the trainers would
direct the dogs and the
director would direct
them and sometimes it
was confusing. If the
director gave an
WASPIN H'LLYHgg,
By Rych McCain
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The Grammys
The 51st Grammy
Award show is now in
the history books. On
the black side, Natalie
Cole, Ne-Yo, Al Green,
John Legend, Anthony
Hamilton, Chrisette
Michele, Will.Lam,
Mary J. Blige, Lil
Wayne, Jay-Z, T.L,
Kanye West, Cassandra
Wilson, Terence
Blanchard, Mary Mary,
Kirk Franklin, CeCe
Winans, The Blind
Boys of Alabama,
B.B.King, Ladysmith
Black Mambazo and
Burning Spear all took
home trophies.
The most emotional
moment of the night
happened when
Whitney Houston pre-
sented Jennifer Hudson
-the Grammy for Best
R&B Album of The
Year. Afterwards,
Hudson said "I would
like to thank my family
in Heaven and those
who are here today."
Then she raised the roof
off of the place with a
powerful, awesome ren-
dition of "You Pulled
Me Through. The
downside of the evening
was word that singer
Chris Brown had
allegedly put a beat
down on singer
Rihanna and* turned
himself into the police.
Movies
Taken; 20th Century
Fox; Starring Liam
Neeson, Maggie Grace,
Leland Orser, Jon
Gries, David
Warshofsky, Katie
Cassidy, Holly Valance
and 1Kamke Janssen.
Directed by Pierre
Morel. Written by
Robert Mark Kamen;
written/produced by
Luc Besson.
This is a good roller
coaster ride and is
unpredictable which is a
welcome change for an
action/thriller. Byran
Mills (Neeson) is a
retired government
agent whose daughter
has been kidnapped in
Paris and sold into
White sex slavery to an
Arab sheik. He does
what he knows how to
do from his former job
and set out against all
odds to get his daughter
back. This is one of the
better films of its kind
out right now.
The Uninvited;
Paramount Pictures;
Starring Elizabeth
Banks, David
Strathaim, Emily
Browning, Arielle
Kebbel and Kevin
McNulty. Directed by
Thomas Gurard and
Charles Guard. Written
by Carlo Bernar, Doug
Miro, Craig Rosenberg
and Kim Jee-Woon.
Produced by Michael
Grillo, Ivan Reitman
and Tom Pollock.
This one is a sus-
pense/horror movie that
actually lives up to the
hype. Anna (Browning)
returns home after
clocking a little time in a
psych hospital following
the death of her mother
from a fire to the fami-
ly's boat house. Rachel
(Banks) was Anna's
mom's nurse but is now
involved with Anna's
dad. This sets Anna off
and the ending will com-
pletely surprise you.
This is a good flick for
horror, mystery and
entertainment.
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instruction like move to
the left Austin quips, "I
would say who are you
talking to? Whose sup-
posed to move left and
they would say the dog
not you" Roberts adds,
"Then we were trying
to do our lines on top of
all that stuff so their
was a lot to focus on."
The PEDIGREE dog
food brand via their
non-profit foundation
that provides funding
to status animal shel-
ters and breed rescues
has partnered with
DreamWorks Pictures
and Nickelodeon
Movies to promote the
film along with their
"See The Movie, Help
.4 Dog Campaign. For
ever ticket purchased
to "Hotel For Dogs,"
PEDIGREE will make
a donation to help shel-
ter dogs. up to
S250.000. The\ also
strongly encourage
viewer participation in
the PEDIGREE Pet
Adoption Dri e. Visit
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The Florida Star
FEBRUARY14,,2009
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Sheriff Continued from A-1
in three days. Such causes great
concern for the sheriff's office and
the citizens. Sheriff Rutherford
said he is very concerned about the
eroding relationship between his
officers and the community and
expressed such with his walks in
the neighborhood and on Impact
radio show which airs on four sta-
tions.
The community leaders during
the press conference said that they
had met together prior to meeting
with the press. Mr. Staton feels
there is a need for a Citizens
Review Board but the sheriff and
Dr. Hallett, who is a professor of
criminology at UNF feels differ-
ently.
Pastor Griffin said after the con-
ference to Florida Star reporter,
Dan Evans, that he is in favor of
more research regarding the mat-
ter, and getting information from
those cities who have had success
with a review board in addition to
those cities who have not experi-
enced success with such a board.
Most citizens of Jacksonville who
have given their opinion to The
Star feels that the main culprit of
criminal activities is economics
and lack of education. They feel
that if we can get better education-
al programs in our schools, better
parenting early and more job
opportunities, the violence will
cease arid police officers will have
less fear. Most of all, said Mr.
Staton, we need to find the key to
establishing or re-establishing full
confidence that the police officers
in Jacksonville are doing the best
job possible. We also need to get
the illegal guns off of our streets
and get the youth to understand
officers are trained to protect the
F/7 Letter to the Editor
America is evolving, maturing, and changing attitudes, and policy,
being more inclusive and recognizing and rewarding competence.
The American Medical Association should define Illiteracy as the
worst chronic disability, mankirfd can suffer, and the only cure is edu-
cation. Blacks dropping out of school expecting respect and'be
rewarded a job, how dare you.
Now comes black leaders, the elected, appointed, anointed (preach-
ers) and self acclaimed bringing an assertion that there have been too
many police shooting. That premise should be rejected; they are only
shot gun allegations. Crimes committed without policing our ghetto.
would be a jungle. For the sake of argument I agree there have been
many shooting, but what are they doing to change the sub- culture?
The answer is nothing! Most are using the assertion as an entree for
their agenda and self-aggrandizemeint, while not connecting or doing
any thing for the people and the children they purport to love.
It's so gratifying to go into Cleveland Arms and see many of the
accomplishments that those disregarded children are doing. This board
has recognized some; they're in the Nation's top readers, perfect
FCAT score, and science and math awards taking college credits in
high school. All these children should be honored. Why do the leaders
love the criminals, and do nothing for .the impoverished children,
whose condition is not of their making?
I commend Mr. Eddie Diamond and The Honorable Dr. Johnny
Gaffney for all that they are doing for George Washington Carver's
PTA.
To those mothers who have not been able to instill in your children
values, morals and a strong work ethic and they help support you from
the streets, be prepared for your grief!
I Thank You, Edward Exson
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a time for getting back what you've put in. You need a team
of professionals that know the tax laws, the tax tips and how
to properly fill out your tax forms. Express Tax has had the
foresight to keep a team around that you trust. The team that
got you your money is Terrie and Malaney.
Giving back, says Fred, the owner, is the way to show the
community we really care. You are very important to the team
at EXPRESSTAX. Last year Fred and the crew gave $1000,
(thousand dollars) to a loyal client that filed and who is
adamant about staying with us, she has brought future clients
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A Valentine's
Day Mission
For Fathers
By William Jackson, M.Ed.
Father of Shae (12) and
Sean (17)
Dear Fathers,
As another
Valentines Day ._
looms closer we as 9
fathers should be 964- ----
determined to show
the other lady or
ladies in our life that
we love them.
Traditionally we dis-
play affection for our
wives, girlfriends,
mothers, grandmoth-
er, etc but what of
the other important
ladies in our life, our
daughters.
Daughters, a reflec- a"
tion of us and their N/
mothers, she is just
as special as her
mother in our life.
Valentines Day is J A
noteworthy to J
expressing love that
words in card, candy,
jewelry or flowers ra R f l
cannot truly express. In i
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born, step or adopt-
ed) to know that we
love them, but just
like adult women we ( 2 493
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with telling them. If (9
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The Southern Women's Show was held at the Savannah
International Trade & Convention Center in Savannah,
Georgia Friday, February 6 through Sunday, February
8. There were trendy fashion shows, creative cooking
ideas, healthy Lifestyle tips, savvy shopping, celebrity
guests and lots of fun.
Photos by Bruce Baker and Louis Merritt
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Announcements, meetings, happenings, and community events.
scheduled in Jacksonville and the surrounding area.
ART & CRAFT FESTIVALAT ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH PIER -A1A Beach
Blvd. February 21-22, 2009, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.
4 p.m. An array of fine art, fine crafts, food, free admission, free parking. For
more information call 352-344-0657 or www.tnteventsinc.com.
It's Time to Roll Out The Red Carpet! for The Onyx Awards -We are excited
to enter into our seventh year, this Black Tie awards ceremony continues to serve
as the premier televised awards show recognizing the contributions and accom-
plishments of Blacks and corporations that celebrate inclusion and diversity in the
workplace. This year as America. celebrates the accomplishments of Barack
Obama, our country's first African American president, Florida has the distifict
honor of recognizing outstanding individuals who have made valuable contribu-
tions in the categories of education, business, performing arts and sports-to name
a few. In a historic effort, Blue Cross and Blue Shield takes great pleasure in salut-
ing. the Presidents and the legacy of Florida's Historically Black Colleges and
Universities, to include, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida Agricultural
Mechanical University, Florida Memorial and Edward Waters College, the oldest
of Florida's African-American educational institutions. Kick-Off Reception is
Friday, March 13, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. at The Status Lounge located at
912 West. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL. The Onyx Awards is Saturday, March 14,
2009. General Reception: 5:30 p.m.; VIP Reception: 5:30 p.m.; Gala Dinner: 7:00
p.m.; Awards Show: 8:00 p.m.; Post Reception: 10:00 p.m. to be held at the Rosen
Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Dr., Orlando, FL.
WILSON, CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS -Solo pianist
GEORGE WINSTON, best known for his seasonally themed recordings includ-
ing December, Autumn, Winter Into Spring, and Summer, will perform at the
Wilson Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 7:30
PM. Tickets are $40.00. Discounts are available for groups of 15+ by calling (904)
632-3228. To order by phone call the FCCJ Artist Series Box Office at (904) 632-
3373 (toll-free outside of Jacksonville 1-888-860-BWAY.)
LUCIUS GANTT'S: DEAD MAN WRITING -God is good. The devil can't stop
the TRUTH. I will autograph any and all books purchased during February 2009.
Send them to me or when I see you, I'll sign. Thank you in advance for your sup-
port. I am so proud. The book is beautiful! On sale right now for order/purchase at
Barnes & Nobles, Books-A-Million, Target, Amazon.com, eBay.com,
AuthorHouse.com, my site allworldconsultants.net or wherever fine books are
sold. Thanks in advance for your purchase.
NATIONAL GREAT BLACKS IN WAX MUSEUM EXHIBIT -In recognition
of Black History Month, pieces from THE NATIONAL GREAT BLACKS IN
WAX MUSEUM will be on exhibit at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1200
Elm Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida. Exhibit tours will be offered on February
26 27 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on February 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission:
Adults, $5.00; Students, ages 4 to 18, $3.00 (with valid Student ID); free to chil-
dren ages 3 and under. Group tours are encouraged. The exhibit will feature promi-
nent figures of the Harlem Renaissance. For more information about the National
Great Blacks in Wax Museum, visit their website at www.ngbiwm.com. Proceeds
from the exhibit will benefit the Dare 2 Dream Tour 2009, which is sponsored by
Solid Rock Church of God by Faith in collaboration with First Baptist Church of
Yulee. The tour this year will journey to Atlanta, Georgia to visit the Martin Luther
King Jr. historical sites, the Georgia Aquarium and several colleges in the Atlanta
area.
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DEMENTIA -
GENERAL INFORMATION
DEFINITION: Mental impairment caused bh a anepr,
of diseases that produce penalnellt brain detelloiation
BODY PARTS INVOLVED: Brain
SEX OR AGE MOST AFFECTED: Adulhs o, ci 61i
SIGN & SYMPTOMS:
SForetfuilness especially of recent cent-
+ Unpredictable sometimes violent behalf lor
Confusion
Loss of interest in nornnal acti ties.
Disorientation. especially, at night
Poor personal h\giene and appearance
Depression
SPoo l idgment.
CAUSES: Degeneration and loss of the gra, matiei fiom ithe bain
The causes include
Alzheimer's disease
I Inadequate blood supply, to tile hia.in due to blood clots. hi, pertension or lhaden-
ing otf the arteries.
Alcololisml-.
S\philis or other chronic infection
Chronic poisoning from industrial chemicals. such as neiciiur',
Inherited condition, such as Huntington's chorea.
Brain injtr, from an\ cause
Some endocrine conditions., such as diabetes oi hi poth',roidism
SBrain nirmor
RISK INCREASE WITH:
Chemical or ern ironmental exposure to heavy\ metals.
Adults o\er 0.
Excess alcohol consumption.
ULe of cocaine. LSD or mescaline. or glue-sniffing.
Family historic of Alzheimer's disease.
HO\W TO PREVENT:
Obtain erl\ medical neatment for underlying causes, schi as sphilhs. hpeneri-
sion. alcoholism, diabetes and h, poth,, roidism
Protect \oiiself fiom head injury. \\eat should harnesses and seat bells in 'ehi-
cles \\ear protective head gear for riding bicycles, motorcycles and participating in
contact sports Don't drink or use mind-altering drugs and drive.
Sur\ev, 'our workplace for chemical hazards and protect \ourself from e.\posiue.
To present atherosclerosis, don't smoke, eat a diet lo\ in fat, exercise regularly
and reduce stress \% henet er possible
\\HAT TO EXPECT
APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE:
Doctor's treatment. A neurological examinjtion will detect curable conditions
SNursing-home care. if the disorder is too advanced for home caic
Ps\chotberap\ or counseling for fanuil members
DIAGNOSTIC MEASURES:
Your own observation of symptoms.
f Medical history\ and physical exam by a doctor. laboratory, blood studies
EEG. \-ravs of the head
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS:
Infections, falls and injuries. and poor nutrition These occtu because the ill
person cannot care for himself or herself.
Misdiagnosis. Some curable conditions, such as pernicious anemia. hipoth\-
roidism. chlonic drug to\icir\ and subdural hematoma. haie symptom il that minic
dementia.
PROBABLE OUTCONME: This condition is currentl,' considered incuable.
Medicine ,ma\ pre ent the condition from %%orsening. but it cannot restoie lo':t bhiainam
function.
HOW TO TREAT
GENERAL !MEASURES: Fanil\ members can help-
Notice eailI\ beha'.ioi changes and seek pilompt medical care
f Pio\ide simple reminders. such as a clock, daily, calendar or name tae
NMinimize changes in dail\ routine and en% iroronent
STreat the person \ itlt respect and kindness
SPro\ ide a protected, non- udgmental enl ironment % hen the parent c.iniot pro-
,ide self-care. When home caei is no longer possible, find a good extended care facil-
itr
\ isit the patient often e en if he or she doesn't seem to ecotnize \ou.
MEDICATION: Your doctor ma\ prescribe medication appropriate to treat the
under inmn_ condition
ACTIVITY: Encourage as much actit\m as possible
DIET: Proide a well balanced diet.
CALL YOUR DOCTOR IF: You observe sutnptoms of dementia in a family\
member
Dr. oaitkins can be heard lise Sundas at 7:05 pm EST on d""% .KCOHRadio.conm. He is
a 330 Mason and Grand Medical Director for the United Supreme Council. S. J. and
Imperial Council iBlack Shriners Nation%%idej 713-4334536.
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Woman Beats Up
Man- On a Thursday
night, Police Officer was
dispatched to Lem Turner
Road (Shell Gas Station) to
a complaint of a battery
with injuries. Upon arrival, I / V
he met with the victim who .
reported the following:
Victim stated that he was at
a party with the suspect and
they were both drinking. He
said that they were told to
leave because they began to
argue. He stated while he
was driving home from the
party the suspect continued .-.' A.
to argue to stop at Lem
Turner Road (Burger King
parking lot). He stated that
they both exited the vehicle
and the suspect grabbed his
nose and punched him in the
face with a closed fist, He said while the suspect was grabbing his nose, he bit her
on the arm to get away from her. He said that the suspect walked away from the
parking lot in an unknown direction. Officer's investigation continued when he met
with the witness who reported the following: he stated that he observed the suspect
strike the victim in the face with a closed fist. The witness stated that he was inside
of the vehicle and at the party. Another officer responded to the scene but the victim
refused medical treatment. The victim stated that he has a child with the suspect and
they reside together. The victim declined to provide a written statement. During the
investigation at the scene, Officer observed a small cut on the left side of the vic-
tim's nose. He also observed a small amount of blood on the victim's nose. He pro-
vided the victim with all of his legal rights and remedies. The victim was advised of
a "safe location". The victim refused to have an Evidence Technician photograph his
injuries. Based on the statements given
and observations, it appeared that the
suspect was the primary aggressor dur-
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S. apts. The listed defendant was the pas-
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S complex. They were only present for a
S. .. a couple of minutes before they went to
z' 6 < exit the complex. Police stopped-the
S. .-" --. defendants at the exit area of the com-
-%'- T. "' plex and asked who they were visiting.
During conversation with the driv-
L er/co-defendanti Officer noticed the
; -'- driver concealing something in her
purse. He asked her what it was and
she began pulling things ;out of her
purse and throwing items on the side
of her seat. Officer went to the passen-
ger's side of the vehicle and opened
the door and asked the defendant to step out for officer safety reasons. He looked on
the side of the passenger seat Where she was dropping items and found a tin foil
packet of powder cocaine. The defendant spontaneously said "that is his" referring
to the co-defendant. She also said that she bought the cocaine from another person's
apartment. The defendant was advised of her rights and arrested.--He Forgot
He Had Weed--officer stopped an Impala during a routine stop. A check of
a suspect's name via the system revealed that he had been arrested several times for
narcotics and traffic related violations. Based on this observation, officer asked the
suspect to exit the vehicle and speak with him.'Once the suspect had exited the vehi-
cle, Officer asked him how long his license had been suspended, and he stated, "My
license can't be suspended, I just got out of jail." Then he was asked what he got
out.ofjail for and he stated, "I
was in jail for driving."
Officer then asked the suspect
if he had been in jail for drug
charges also and he stated,.
"Yes." The suspect was asked '
if he had any illegal narcotics "
on him and he stated, "No." H- '"Bs
After this statement Officer :
searched him for illegal nar-
cotics. Suspect said, "Sure go
ahead" and placed his hands .i
on the listed vehicle and *BS H
spread his legs. A search of
the suspect revealed a mari-
juana cigarette inside the sus-
pect's left jacket pocket.
When Officer removed the
marijuana cigarette from the
suspect's pocket, he stated,
"Man I forgot about that." The
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DOLPHINS NOTEBOOK I Royals Hit Century Mark Against Tigers
JU To Play Five Home Games In '09j By Mike Bonts, Sports Editor
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The road to a -a
second straight
Pioneer Football
League champi- i
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football team will
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ing. The Dolphins f
was released on
Monday, with JU -',.-a .
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games starting
with Old -
Dominion on Sept.
19.
JU will contin-
ue its new tradition of playing scholarship programs as they travel to face Samford
of the Southern Conference on Sept. 12.
"This year's schedule is going to be difficult, but it's going to give our team a lot
of new experiences and the opportunity to develop into a championship caliber Seam
again," said JU head coach Kerwin Bell. "We're excited about being able to play a
team in the Southern Conference again. That is the type of program we are building
here and this game will be a good gauge as to how far we've come."
The Dolphins PFL-title defense will begin on Oct. 3 at their host Davidson, the
only team that beat JU in the league this past season.
After Davidson, the Dolphins face three grueling road trips over a four-week
period at Marist (Oct. 10), at San Diego (Oct. 24) and at Drake (Oct. 31). JU has
one home game sandwiched in that stretch against Morehead State on Oct. 17.
With the October gauntlet behind them, JU wraps up the regular with two of the
final three at home. The Dolphins host Valparaiso (Nov. 7) and Butler (Nov. 14)
before ending the campaign at Campbell (Nov. 21).
SPRING PRACTICE BEGINS: The Dolphins will once again have an early
spring practice, starting their practice season on Feb. 10. JU is set to return 15 starters
overall, with seven on offense and eight on defense. The spring game is set for Feb.
28.
McGREGOR TO MISS SPRING: JU quarterback Josh McGregor will miss
the Dolphins' spring practice schedule as he covers from knee surgery. McGregor
was one of five national "Freshman of the Year" selections by
CollegeSportingNews.com.
JTA is conducting the BRT North Corridor study to evaluate
options for bus rapid transit north of downtown Jacksonville.The
study area extends north of downtown Jacksonville along Boulevard
Street to the Gateway Mall, continuingnorth along Norwood
Avenue/Lem Turner Road, ending south of Armsdale Road (near 1-295).
The purpose of this meeting is to provide project updates and seek
public comments about the north corridor study project features,
station alternatives and potential impacts.
Monday, March 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Gateway Shopping Center
5258-12 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
Tne meeting will be conducted as an open house. There will be a
continuous loop slide show and other study materials available for
review. Citizens are invited to view the study materials, discuss the
project with staff and provide comments.
Comments can be submitted at the meeting or mailed to
Mrs.Winova Hart-Mayer, Jacksonville Transportation Authority,
100 North Myrtle Avenue Jacksonville Fl 32204
or email whart@jtafla.com.
Anyone requiring special accommodations should contact
Winova Hart-Mayer at (904) 630-3185 or e-mail whart@jtafla.com
no later than seven days prior to the meeting. Public participation
is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national
origin, disability, or familial status.
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The Warner University men's basketball
team shot nearly 70 percent from the floor as
they bested reigning conference tournament
champions Edward Waters College 103-66
on Saturday w
The win improves the Royals to 16-1,0
with a 5-5-conference mark while Edward
Waters dropped to 11-12, 1-9 The Sun 5 "
Conference. Warner led 49-44 at the half 1 -
EWC's Daniel Grant led all scorers with 0 /
29 points, going 6 or 6 at the foul line.b. h,,
Johnny Nelson scored 9 points but also
recorded six rebounds and three steals.
Demetrice Thomas finished with eight
points. VanRossi Holder and William Walter
Brown each had seven points.
The Royals registered five players in
double-digit scoring with Preston Adams
leading the pack with 17 points on 7-11
shooting from the field, including going 2-4 'e 4
from behind the arc and going 1-2 from the
free throw line. Bethune Cookman's Tobias Mahone (15) scored 10
Lamont Houston followed with 16 points and his two three-pointers in the second half
points off the bench, Mimes Islamovic helped B-CU get within striking range of North
scored 15 points, Adam Branch scored 14
points in only 15 minutes of play and Derell Henderson rounded out the top scorers with 13 points.
Junior guard Allan Keen led the game with five assists.
NORTH CAROLINA A&T 61, BETHUNE COOKMAN 56 The Wildcats' four-game
MEAC road winning streak came to an end Monday night at NC A&T.
The Wildcats (12-12, 6-4, MEAC) led by four points at halftime and the game was tied 39-39
with 11:50 to play. NC A&T (11-13, 5-5, MEAC) then wenton a 15-8 run to go ahead 54-47, with
3:52 to play. C. J. Reed was in foul trouble throughout the game and registered his fourth foul with
15:40 to play in the game and sat out almost 10 minutes in the second half.
He led the 'Cats with 12 points, Jarrell Thomas scored 11 and Tobias Mahone scored 10 points.
The Aggies limited B-CU to only 35.8 percent field goal shooting (21-57) and NC A&T was
led in scoring by Ed Jones and Nicholas Wilson both with 15 points.
NORFOLK STATE 96, FLORIDA A&M 69 Michael Deloach scored 28 points to pace
Norfolk State to a 96-69 victory over Florida A&M.
Florida A&M (6-16, 4-6) was led by Larry Jackson, with 18 points and six rebounds. Lamar
Twitty finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Deloach pulled down six rebounds for the Spartans (8-13, 6-4 Mid-Eastern Athletic
Conference). Aleek Pauline scoredl6 points.
Norfolk State went on a 12-1 run early in the first half, taking a 20-8 lead after a pair of free
throws from Kevin Worsley with 11:51 remaining. They would lead 50-25 lead at halftime, thanks
to a 13-3 run to end the half. The Spartans shot 51.5 percent from the field (35-for-68) and 40 per-
cent from 3-point range (10-for-25). The Rattlers shot only 59.3 percent from the free-throw line
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S 95 People Tested At Black Hiv/Aids Awareness Day Event At Edward Waters College
BOOK CLUB MEMBERS TO HELP CREATE A GREENER CITY
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Photos: Courtesy of COJ
Book Club members and their families joined
Mayor Peyton and other city leaders in plant-
ing a tree at the new Jacksonville Arboretum
& Gardens-a 120 acre natural preserve in
Arlington.
Throughout the event, members participated
in a tree planting ceremony, guided nature
hikes and educational activities, had keepsake-
photos taken, visited with costumed characters
and enjoyed story tellers, snacks, live music
and much more. What's more, each attendee
received free hardwood and evergreen
tree seedlings of their own, to plant at
their homes.
RALLY Jacksonville!, the mayor's
early literacy initiative, includes a com-
ponent called Mayor Peyton's Book
Club, which provides the opportunity
for all 4-year-old Duval County pre-
kindergarteners to receive a FREE
reusable tote bag filled with fun reading
tools and a series of 12 Jacksonville-
theme books. New to the Book Club
this year, the Great Outdoor Adventure
program encourages members and their
families to get outdoors, exercise,
incorporate "green" strategies in their
lives and enjoy local natural treasures. Club
members now have the opportunity to partici-
pate in monthly theme events with related
activities, educational programming, books
and story times co-hosted by JaxParks and the
Jacksonville Public Library.
The Great Outdoor Adventure February
theme is "Tree Treasures" making it a natural
fit to celebrate the donation and opportunity to
make Jacksonville a little more "green" with
help from local children.
For more information on .RALLY
Jacksonville! and Mayor Peyton's Book Club,
visit www.jaxkids.net or call (904) 630-4754.
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Contact: Dan Murphy, Communications Coordinator
River Region Human Services
904-899-6300, ext. 4116
2009 Aids Summit: Sisters R.I.S.E. (Resisting
Influence with Support and Education)
February 19th, and 20th
Edward Waters College, 1859 Kings Rd., Jacksonville Fl 32209
Jacksonville, FL, February 2009 The 2009 AIDS Suommit will be held on
February 19th and 20th at Edward Waters College. Dr. Dawn Emerick,
Executive Director of the Northeast Florida Health Planning Council, will be
the plenary speaker.
The 'conference and workshops are free to the public. For professionals who
work in the field of HIV/AIDS, nine Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will
be offered by River Region Human Services for a charge of $50.00. The corn-
ference schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on February 19th and from 9:00 a.m.
to noon on February 20th: Registration will be at 8:00 a.m. on February 19th
at the Adams-Jenkins Music Sports Complex on the campus of Edward Waters
College.
S"The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention has provided funding to research
hIv'. much of a factor substance abuse .is in the contraction of HIV kiDS
among African-American women of child-bearing age. HIV/AIDS is increas-
,ing more in that vulnerable demographic than in any *other group," said
Nine n a Br, jni. V.P. of Clinical Operations at River Region Human Services.
"One of the primary goals of this year's AIDS Summit is to facilitate a con-
versation between treatment providers and the women who are at greatest risk
Sfr contracting HIV/AIDS. There will be numerous surveys and focus gr...up'.
throughout the AIDS Summit, The ultimate objective is to develop more etTec -
tive strategies for preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS," Ms. Bryant said.
The 2009 AIDS Summit is being funded in part by the Center for Substance
Abuse Prevention and is being sponsored by River Region Human Services,
. EJdv ard Waters College, Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy, and
the Minority AIDS Coalition. For more information and pre-registration, con-
tact Marilynne Wilcox at (904)899-6300, ext. 4115.
River Region Human Services provides treatment for HIV-AIDS, Mental Health, and
Substance Abuse. River Region has been improving the quality of life in Northeast
Florida since 1972. In partnership with government, businesses, and organizations
throughout the community, River Region helps people to develop and maintain healthy
lifetr,-le 2055 Reyko Rd., Ste. 101, Jacksonville, Florida 32207 (904)899.-
6300
www.rrhs.org
By DANNY MURPHY,
River Region Human Services
Photos: Courtesy of COJ
On Saturday, February 7th, 95
people, from age 17- to 70,
received risk assessments for
HIV/AIDS and were tested for
the disease at Edward Waters
College. It was part of National
Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
(NBHAAD). The event was
organized by River Region
Human Services and the
Minority AIDS Coalition. Radio
personality Renee Simone pro-
moted the event on V101.5.
"National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a national
mobilization effort designed to encourage African-
Americans across the United States and Territorial Areas
to get educated, get tested, get treated, and get involved
with HIV/AIDS, as it continues to devastate Black com-
munities," says Steven Davis, a member of the
NBHAAD Strategic Leadership Council.
Lolita Hill, Director of Outreach for River Region
Human Services, was one of the leaders in a NBHAAD
motorcycle ride. "We make up 13% of the population,
but 49% percent of all cases of HIV/AIDS," she said.
"Today's ride is about awareness and education, getting
people tested so they will know their status, and if they
are positive, getting them into care."
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Volunteer Dentists "Give Kids a Smile" at the Sulzbacher Center
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. On Friday, state-wide GKAS effort provided over cleaning, fluoride treatments and oral
February 6, 2009, the Sulzbacher one million dollars of dental care to hygiene instruction and education.
Center Dental Clinic hosted the Florida's disadvantaged children and For more information,-or to make an
American Dental Association's annual we hope to exceed that amount this appointment, call (904) 394-8060.
"Give Kid's a Smile" (GKAS) day. year!"
Volunteer dentists from the Sulzbacher Center provides the
Jacksonville Dental Society, an affili- Sally Ott, executive director of the opportunity for homeless men,
ate of the Northeast District Dental Northeast District Dental Association women and children to achieve a bet-
Association of Florida, sponsored this of Florida explained further, "Give ter life. The center's comprehensive
event at the center for the third year. Kids a Smile is part of Project Dentists services include street outreach, daily
Care, an on-going effort throughout meals, safe shelter, case manage-
The director of events for GKAS the State of Florida to provide free ment support, job placement assis-
Jacksonville is Dr. Shawn Perce. He dental services to the needy and tance, medical, dental, mental health
described GKAS as "a national den- underserved." and vision care as well as scattered-
tal-access program initiated by the site housing. Every day, the
American Dental Association in order The event was between 7:30 a.m. Sulzbacher Center is home to more
to provide care to the underserved and 4:30 p.m., fifteen dentists provid- than three hundred homeless mem-
pediatric population. In 2008, GKAS ed free dental care to homeless and bers of our community-many of whom
Jacksonville raised over $38,000 in needy children under eighteen years are children. For -more information,
services for the children at the of age. Services included screenings, visit www.sulzbachercenter.org.
Sulzbacher Center. In addition, the fillings, extractions, sealants, x-rays,
YOU Are Your Teen's BiggesVt Role Mocdel
As pop culture has become a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, online and mental health disorders like depression..
offline phenomenon, young people often look to their favorite Take this time to talk to your teen about the dangers of drug use
music artists, athletes, and/or actors to be the dominant role mod- and set clear rules about consequences. Always remember that
els in their lives. But celebrities and public figures have been you are the single most important influence when it comes to
increasingly caught making bad choices and engaging in risky drugs. So this message needs to start with you.
behaviors, and that is far from being a good example. Drinking
and using drugs such as marijuana is dangerous and can lead to Learn more about connecting with "Teens Today."
addiction, criminal activity, loss of school scholarships, and (http://www.theantidrug.com/advice/inside-teens-today.asp)
Contact: Jill Johnson, 904.390.2942
Duval County Public Schools Offers FCAT Resources for Parents and Students
JACKSONVILLE FCAT testing starts tomorrow in Duval County and Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) has
launched an online FCAT Information Center at www.duvalschools.org that provides parents with a schedule of testing
dates, answers to frequently asked questions, and access to valuable grade-specific resources and links that can be
used to help students achieve success on the FCAT.
Parents/Guardians of students in every grade level are also invited to the district's FCAT Parent Workshop on Saturday,
Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Raines High School, 3663 Raines Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32209.
Staff from the district's reading, math and science departments will be answering questions and discussing FCAT
preparation strategies that can be used-by students at home. Afterwards, hot dogs and apple pie will be provided.
For more information, including a list of FCAT testing dates, visit http://www.duvalschools.org/Students/fcat/
The Star/Prep Rap
Trailblazer Chief Justice Peggy Quince to Keynote FAMU's Black History Convocation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The Honorable Chief Justice Peggy Quince of the
Florida Supreme Court will deliver the keynote address at the annual
Florida A&M University (FAMU) Black History Convocation.
The convocation is scheduled for Friday, February 20, at Jake Gaither
Gymnasium from 10:10 a.m. to 12: 10 p.m., and classes will be suspend-
ed.
Quince is the first African-American woman to serve as Chief Justice. She
also has the distinction of being the first African-American woman appoint-
ed to both the Florida Supreme Court and one of the Florida District Courts
of Appeal.
Prior to serving in those positions, she was an assistant attorney general
for the State of Florida, where she handled criminal appeals in the state and
federal appellate courts. In her years as a lawyer and later as a judge,
Quince has always has shown a special interest in serving and protecting
all the citizens of the State of Florida, but especially minority groups who
are underserved. Quince received her bachelor of science degree in zool-
ogy from Howard University and her juris doctor degree from The Catholic
University of America.
She has been active in several legal and civic organizations including the
Florida Bar, the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Tallahassee
Women Lawyers, Tallahassee Barristers, and the Williams H. Stafford
American Inn of Court. Chief Justice Quince was recognized as a pioneering woman in the law by the American Bar
Association Commission on Women in the Profession with the 2006 Margaret Brent Women Lawyers of Achievement
Award. On March 13, 2007, she was inducted into the Florida Women's Hall of Fame.
Quince was born in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1948. She is married to Fred L. Buckine, attorney at law, and they have two daugh-
ters, Peggy, a graduate of FAMU, and Laura, a graduate of the University of Central Florida.
The general Dublic is invited to attend- For more information nail (RiO R99-3q-41.
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For Good Earth-
Watch Your Mailbox.
Project New Ground will soon begin to clean up ash
deposited in several locations at or near incinerator sites.
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for important information about your property and the cleanup.
For more information, call 630-CITY
or visit www.ProjectNewGround.org.
PROJECT
Snew
GROUND
Gerald
I AM AN ATTORNEY
I HILL REPRESENT YOU IN ALL
PERSONAL INJURY MASTERS
ESTAR FEBRUARY 14, 2009
REAL SAT
LOOKING FOR QUICK SALE
or RENT
7664 N Melissa Ct
Offered At $75,000 Sales Price
Or Rental Terms
* Betty Asque Davis, GRI
Agent.
Watson Realty Corp
615 Highway A1A
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Office: 904 285-6300
Office Fax: 904 285-5330
Office: 904 473-1502
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