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Known for Helping,
Killed while Driving
Mary McAllister, 54,
died this past weekend
after being shot while
driving her car on the
Northside.
Mrs. McAllister man-
aged a group home
where one of her ten- Mary McAllister, 54, shot in car
ants, Fred Harris, 50,
was beaten to death and robbed of $80 at a Waffle
House, just ten days earlier. She spoke of how kind he
was and vowed to help find the killer. Well, the
accused killer of Harris, Antonio McNeil, 36, was
arrested and jailed without bond.
Now the mother, wife and grandmother was killed as
she drove through an intersection. She has been
praised as a 'great person' who did her best for all. She
enjoyed helping people through McAllister's Homes of
Divine Restoration. Reports say they do not believe
there is a relationship between her killer and Harris'
death.
Services for her will be on August 8 at 3 p.m.
First Black Female
FCC Commissioner
The U. S. Senate voted unani-
mously Monday to confirm
Mignon Clyburn to the Federal
Communications Commission
as the first African American
commissioner Mignon female, commissioner.
Clyburn Mignon Clyburn is the daugh-
ter of House Majority Whip
James Clyburn of South Carolina. She has been sworn
in, completing the five-member panel to full force.
Commissioner Clyburn will be in charge of executing
various communications policies, which include televi-
sion, radio, and Internet media. It is a five-year term
position. For the past 11 years, she has served as a state
public service commissioner and says she wishes to
help every American get Internet service.
Oprah Sued for over $1 Trillion
Legal papers were filed on
July 31 with the U. S. District
Court in Washington, D.C. by
author Damon Lloyd Goffe of
Bronx, New York, accusing
Oprah Winfrey of stealing his
work and passing it off as her
own. He said she published the
first draft of his work, "A Tome
of Poetry" under another title online, "Pieces of My Soul."
He estimates she sold over 650 million editions and
therefore suing her for $1.2 trillion.
Special Election Scheduled
* A Special Election to fill the vacancy of the Senate
District 8 seat, formally held by Senator Jim King, will
be held on September 15, 2009 and the Special General
Election will be held on October 6, 2009.
Interested candidates may qualify to fill the seat
beginning Thursday, August 20 at 8 am. All petitions
must be submitted to the Division of Elections,
Tallahassee by Friday, August 21 at noon.
Qualifying by petition: 854 valid signatures needed.
Qualifying by fees: Party affiliated: $1,915.92
Non-affiliated: $1,277.28
Voters must register by August 17, 2009.
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Hispanic in Highest Court
History was again made this week
when Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed
as the Supreme Court's first Hispanic
justice. Ms. Sotomayor, the daughter
of Puerto Rican parents, was born in a
Bronx housing project 55 years ago.
She is the first justice appointed by a
Democratic president in 15 years and
received a 68-31 vote after three days
of debate. She will be sworn in as the
111th member of the highest court of Confirmed by Senate for the U. S.
the land on Saturday and has been Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor, 55.
described as a 'mainstream moderate.
President Obama nominated Judge Sotomayor. in May to replace retiring
Justice David Souter, and praised the result of the nomination.
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It has not
been officially
announced but
is noted that
filmmaker Will
Packer, has
designs to take
Steve Harvey's
book "Act Like
A Lady, Think
Like A Man"
into a movie.
The book has
been atop the
New York
Times Best Sellers list for the past six months. This is Harvey's first
book and the publisher says, 'the book delivers.'
FBI Opens New Building in Jacksonville
The FBI moved into its new 'high-tech' building in Jacksonville on
Thursday. The building was dedicated to all the workers and is located
near Gate Parkway on the Southside.
The FBI director Robert Mueller led the dedication and said he hopes
the new facility, with its state of the art technology, will enhance their
crime-fighting capabilities that includes counter-terrorism, violent
crimes, cyber, and gangs.
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Paula Abdul Quits
Paula Abdul, one of.'
"American Idol's" orig-
inal judges has. decided
to leave the show. It is
said that she could not
get her asking salary so
Paula Abdul she decided to quit, stat-
ing she was a dancer
and wanted to go back to dancing. It is
rumored that she may continue with her
judging career by joining with "Dancing
With the Stars" as a judge.
Red Light Cameras
The word is, and The Florida Star did not get a
chance to check, that the following intersections
will have cameras to take pictures of your car
tag if you run a red light.
Atlantic and Kernen, South Side and
Baymeadows, University -and Atlantic,
University & Beach, University & Merrill,
Beach and Hodges, Sunbeam & San Jose,
Phillips & JTB, Atlantic & San Pablo, Beach &
St. Johns, Atlantic & Monument and Atlantic &
St. Johns. If it is not true, be careful anyway.
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President Celebrates 48th
Birthday and Conservatives
Still Questions his Birth
.. -s President
S-- Obama turned
48 on Tuesday
and his offi-
cial birth cer-
tificate con-
firms such
even though
there are several fraudulent birth cer-
tificates out there filled with errors.
In his own unselfish way, he turned
the. birthday spotlight on Helen
Thomas with cupcakes and a single
candle to celebrate her 89th birthday,
as he gave her a kiss on the cheek.
This was also 48 years for her since
she came to the cover the White
House the year he was born.
According to White House
spokesman Robert Gibbs, President
Obama celebrated his birthday on the
weekend with a trip to the Camp
David presidential retreat surrounded
by family and friends.
Newly Wed Charged with
Hiring Man to Kill Husband
Dalia Dippolito, 26, was arrested
Wednesday for allegedly hiring an
S undercover policeman to kill her
husband and taken to the Palm
Beach County jail.
Reports say that she gave an
informant pictures of her husband,
Dalia Dippolito Michael Dippolito, 38, and $1,200
for a hit man to purchase a handgun.
She even planned the alibi as well as other information. She
confirmed that she wanted him dead and when she was told
that he was dead, she did the reality cry, only to learn he was
waiting for her at the police station.
Get Money for Gas Guzzlers for
Gas Savers Until Labor Day
The Senate voted to extend the 'clunkers' program until
Labor Day to cash in on rebates up to $4,500 for trading in a
gas-guzzler for a new, higher-mileage model. Through
Tuesday, the program had recorded 157,000 transactions worth
$654 million. A majority of the vehicles traded were trucks or
SUV's
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F tmi Raggin of Good Shephard and Rev. D. K. Bolden of m ii
Faith In Our Community First Missionary, Fernandia Beach; August 16th Rev. C. The Church Directory
J. Brown of Mt. Pleasant in Callahan; and, Rev. A. "Come and liorshitp With Us"
Schedule of Events and ServiceS Dennard of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. For
more information, contact Sis. Nicolla Mack at (904) New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF GOOD SHEP-
HERD SIXTH SEASON Sunday, August 16th at
6:00 p.m. in Craig Hall. Mozart: Piano Trio -
Jeanne Huebner, piano; Timothy Edwards, violin; Larry
Rawdon, cello; Schubert: F Minor Fantaisie,
Rodgin Arpon, Gregory Spiess, piano; Faur6: Song
Cycle 'La Bonne Chanson; Kimberly Beasley, soprano;
Bonita Wyke, piano; Timothy Edwards, violin;
Tyrone Tidwell, violin; Peter Dutilly, viola; Larry
Rawdon, cello. Next concert will be Sunday, September
20, 6:00 p.m., Craig Hall/Good Shepherd, Mondonville:
Violin/harpsichord sonata; Purcell: Cantata 'When
Night Her Purple Veil'; Bach: Trio-sonata for 2 violas
Henson Markham, artistic director, 904-346-0373
Free and open to the public. Church of the Good
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MM, Organist-choirmaster
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FRIENDSHIP PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
family would like for you to come and help us celebrate
our SUMMER REVIVAL 2009. It will be an evening
of Holy Ghost power and heart wrenching service. The
Summer Revival will be each Wednesday night in the
month of August 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th, starting at
7:00 p.m. The speakers each Wednesday night will be as
follows: On the 5th Elder Bobbie Sheffield; 12th -
Elder Alvin Smith; 19th Elder Michael Wilcox; and
26th Minister Charles Johnson. For further information,
please contact the church at (904) 353-7734.
SWEETFIELD MISSIONARY BAPTIST
CHURCH located at 1365 Harrison St., with Rev.
Richard R. Russ as Pastor celebrate its 98th Church and
23rd Pastor's AnniversaryWednesday, August 12th Rev.
J. Johnson of Philadelphia Baptist Church and Rev. J.
Merritt of Ephesian Baptist Churc; August 14th Rev. P.
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TORIC MT. ZION A.M.E. CHURCH The
soul-stirring Rev. 'Ron Rawls of St. Paul AMEC slated as
evangelist to bring a holy ghost time The Young
People's & Children
Department (YPD) of
Historic Mount Zion AME
Church invites the young
and old to revive and recon-
nect through praise, worship
and song at the Back to
School Revival on Friday
evening, August 14th, as the
anointed Reverend Ron
Rawls, pastor of St. Paul.
AME Church in St.
Augustine, brings souls to
Christ as the revival evan-
gelist. As the YPDers proclaim, "I'm Called to be
Excellent", this revival will energize and move you with
music from the Thomas-Small, Heavenly Angels and St.
Paul choirs along with youth leaders and ministers.
Worship service begins at 7:00 pm. The public is invited
to come as you are and join in praising the Lord. A repast
and fellowship will follow the service in the lower audi-
torium. The church is located downtown at 201 E. Beaver
Street, on the corner of Newnan and Beaver streets, and
has an elevator for easy access; Reverend F.D.
Richardson Jr. is the pastor.
Reverend Rawls is a graduate of the University of
Florida where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Religion,
and is currently enrolled at Gordon Conwell Theological
Seminary in the Master's of Divinity degree program. In
addition to his pastoral duties at St. Paul, Rawls is
involved with several other religious organizations,
serves as the president of the NAACP St. Johns County
Branch, and is a board member on the St. Johns County
Education Foundation and Communities in Schools of St.
Johns County. His concern and desire to perpetuate posi-
tive influences for young people is demonstrated in posi-
tion as the coordinator of Young Men of Excellence and
Young Ladies of Excellence, and as coordinator of the
Hammond Achievers Program, a local youth project. A
proud family man, Reverend Rawls and his wife Meshon,
are the parents of four wonderful children. For addition-
al information and transportation, please call the church
office at (904) 355-9475.
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comfort: Deal graciously, we pray thee, with those
who mourn, that casting every care on thee, they may
know the consolation of thy love, through
Jesus Christ our LORD.
DEATH NOTICES
CARLISLE, Mary, died
July 31, 2009.
DAVENPORT, Grace,
died July 29, 2009.
DEMPS, Ovelia W., 92,
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2009.
HARRELL, Lizzie Bell,
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HILL, Virginia S., died
August 2, 2009.
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HOWARD, Willie L.,
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LEE, Roosevelt, 67, died
July 30, 2009. Alphonso
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MIXON, Mannie, died
August 4, 2009.
MONROE, Norman, Sr.,
died August 2, 2009.
NEWSOME, Molly V.,
died July 31, 2009.
PICKENS, John died
August 2, 2009.
ROBINSON, John, died
August 1, 2009.
YSABEL, Toddler Gloria
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August 1, 2009.
YSABEL,
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Veronica V., 2.5 years
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Pure turquoise water rushes down the wild stream.
Effortlessly flowing over rocks, and cascading
down a mossy waterfall of beauty.
The weeping willows drink from the sweet brook.
Scorching sun rays seep through the openings in the leaves connected to the wil-
low's embracing arms, vibrant colors of orange, red, and green, unite to make a
translucent shield over the water, as it shimmers from the sunlight.
Peaceful sounds of singing birds and the deep
Bellowing of croaking bullfrogs echo over the calm water. Flowering lilies and
yellow hibiscus hide the hungry fish from the soaring
birds in the clear sky above.
Snapping turtles retreat from the heat in their solid exterior, while birds swoop
through the sky without a care.........................................
Excerpts from Peter Coryell Gould's Poem A SUMMER DAY
What brings laughter, amusement, glee and charitable opportunities all together
on a Sunday afternoon in the summer? Well, for the Auxiliary of The National Dental
Association and their guests, cruising down the First Coast's St. Johns River was just the
thing to do. And in addition to an afternoon of fun, it was an opportunity to garner sup-
port for the auxiliary's ongoing fundraising that provides scholarships for promising den-
tal students.
Why not a cruise? We do have the Jacksonville Princess II yacht and the St. Johns IS
our M.O.? (If you were passing through the Hyatt Regency's lobby on a recent Sunday
morning you would've noticed the lovely ladies and gentlemen in their dazzling nauti-
cal attire.)
The food was spectacular! The Comedic performance of local
Actor/Writer/Motivational Speaker Terry Harris made us laugh hilariously! Thanks to
the spectacular planning of the local auxiliary member's 'Fab 5' (Mesdames Aikens,
Mitchell, Morrison, Newton and Polite) it was an unbelievably marvelous afternoon!
"Historic American Beach Summer Jazz Series"
The Historic American Beach "Summer Jazz Series" continues its FREE concerts
with INSTANT GROOVE. The band will provide great jazz among the ocean breezes at
Burney Park, (comer of Gregg & Burney) at American Beach; on August 22, 2009 from
5:00 to 8:00 pm. Bring your chairs to enjoy this Free event at the beach.
For additional information call (904)277-7960. Donations to American Beach
Property Owner's Association (ABPOA) for outstanding projects are appreciated.
To the left: The Johnnie
Williamses and Mrs. Allie Faye
Polite
To the left:
National Dental
Association
Auxiliary Members
relaxing away!
Dr. Geri Williams Smith, Ms. Karen Smith and
Dr. Lenora Peters Gant (Drs. Smith and Gant
were college classmates)
National Dental Association Auxiliary Cruise Guests having a very relaxing time.
Mrs. Pamela Scott presents gift to Mrs. Mrs. Jean Aikens with National Dental
Sherra Chappelle. Association's First Lady, Mrs. Michael
Battle and Daughter.
National Dental Association Auxiliary Prexy Mrs. Sherra
Chappelle with Dr. Kia Mitchell Kemp and Mrs. Patricia Hill
Mitchell.
Mrs. Annette Limbric Hill (at right) shared a table with National Dental
Association Auxiliary members.
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Very Classy ladies having FUN! Mrs. Leo E. Rouse, wife of Howard University's Mrs. Carolyn Newton and cruise were all smiles.
College of Dentistry's Dean and cruise guests. guests.
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Mesdames Morrison, Nixon and Mosley took time
away from their own photo 'snaps' to be pho-
toeraoheed
Mrs. Helen Polite (at right) with her cruise guest
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Irene in Time is a
recently released
movie that co-starred
an up and coming
actor named Lanre'
Idewu. He simply, goes
by his first name. In
catching up with him
to chat at the movie's
premiere, I found him
to be very interesting
and not cut from your
usual stereotypical
actor's norm. Lanre'
hails from the South
Side of Chicago and
attended the
University of Iowa
where he received a
B.S. in Biochemistry
as a pre-med" student
with the intentions of
becoming a doctor.
When looking back on
the experience, Lanre'
reflects.
"That was my origi-
nal intent, to be a
physician," he says. I
even went to med
school for a partial
semester before I real-
ized that it wasn't my
passion. With the way
the health care reform
was changing and
managed care, I decid-
ed that it was better to
really pursue my pas-
sion. If I felt the desire
later to go back to med
school it would be
there."
Lanre' did study his
acting craft during his
time on campus. As he
puts it, "Even though I
was a biochemistry
major, I did a lot of
plays and theatre to
kind of balance out the
mind numbing statis-
tics and facts that bio-
chemistry brings. So
theatre was kind of my
escape."
Like any aspiring
actor, Lanre' made the
trek to Los Angeles
after his graduation
and started booking
small roles. Some of
his TV roles include
"A r r e s t e d
De velopment ,"
"Everybody Hates
Chris," including
recurring roles on
"Ghost Whisperer: The
Other Side" and "The
Game" to name some.
In his latest film Irene
in Time, Lanre' por-
trays a record producer
named Jakub who is a
married player that
takes romantic advan-
tage of a female singer
he is producing named
Irene played by actress
Tanna Frederick.
While he was a student
at the University of
Iowa, Frederick was a
theatre major at the
same time and they
struck up a friendship
that was re-kindled
when they both ran
across each other on
the Hollywood circuit.
Lanre' pleased with
the direction his acting
career has taken so
far? He smiles, "I've
been in LA working at
this diligently for
seven years and I just
now finally feel like
I'm starting to see the
light of day and get-
ting more opportuni--
ties to excel in the
field, in the craft of
acting. One of the
things that I attribute
to that is the fact that I
also create my own
projects as well. So
not only am I an actor,
I'm also.a producer."
For several years,
Lanre' sported long
"love Locs" but
recently cut them off
because they were lim-
iting his roles to
Jamaican, thugs and
other stereotypes. With
a regular shaved look,
his roles have expand-
ed and he has a lot
more options that are
open.
As a producer,
Lanre' is particularly
excited about his join-
ing forces with Queen
Nefertiti Productions
headed by a young
lady named Cynthia
Stafford. As Lanre'
exclaims, "She is a
force to be reckoned
with. We have a staple
of projects, both TV
and film that will be
rolling out. We have
put together a pretty
sizeable film fund that
will offer a lot of
opportunities to artists
that haven't been able
to make it yet. It is
kind of giving a voice
to the voiceless as well
as co-operating with
m a i n s t r e a m
Hollywood."
And if that is not
enough, Lanre' is also
a certified personal
trainer which may be
an off-shoot of his laid
aside medical desires
to heal and keep the
human body fit.
^BHASSUY IIN _T _OO
Script Writing
Opportunity
A call has been
announced for submis-
sions from TV and fea-
ture Writers for the Guy
Hanks and Marvin
Miller Screenwriting
Program sponsored by
Drs. Bill & Camille
Cosby aka The Cosby
Program. The goal is to
develop a pool of quali-
fied black script writers
in the entertainment
industry. The program
meets twice per week
for 15 weeks beginning
in February 2010 at
USC in Los Angeles.
Tuition is free to those
selected. This program
is not for beginners but
for experienced, trained
and/or college degree
writers who are looking
to put the finishing
touch on already writ-
ten scripts. Many who
finish this program
have gone on to write
for TV shows and fea-
ture films. For more
information on how to
apply go to www.cos-
byprogram.com.
Condolences:
Our heartfelt condo-
lences, healing wishes
and spiritual thoughts
go out to the family,
friends and fans of
Naomi Sims who was
the first black American
supermodel who made
her transition to our
ancestors at age 61
from breast cancer.
TV
Actresses LisaRaye
and Gabrielle. Union
are both set to take on
new TV projects.
LisaRaye will have a
reality series on TV
One dealing with her
new life as a former
First Lady of the Turks
and Caicos Islands.
Union will star in a
recurring role as Zoey, a
criminal defense attor-
ney on the new fall
ABC-TV Network
drama "Flash
Forward."
Music
The 22nd Annual
Long Beach Jazz
Festival will take place
this weekend August 7-
9. A special tribute will
be given to Wayman
Tisdale on Friday,
August 7, the day he
was scheduled to per-
form. In addition, the
entire festival will be
dedicated to Tisdale
who made his transition
to our ancestors. A ros-
ter of all-star artists will
be on stage including
Norman Brown, Patti
Austin, Eric Darius,
Gail Jhonson,
Eldredge Jackson,
David Sanborn, Jazz
Attack, Ledisi, Les
McCann Swiss
Movement, Hiroshima,
Brian Bromberg,
Clarence McDonald,
Angie Stone, Ramsey
Lewis, Steve Cole and
Leela James. For more
information go to
www. longbeachj azzfes-
tival.com.
Movies:
Funny People;
Universal Pictures and
Columbia Pictures in
association with
Relatvity Media, an
Apatow/Madison 23
Production. Starring
Adam Sandier, Seth
Rogen, Leslie Mann,
Eric Bana Jonah Hill
and Jason
Schwartzman. Written
and Directed by Judd
Apatow. Produced by
Judd Apatow, Clayton
Towsend and Barry
Mendel. Unfortunately,
Judd Apatow; like other
hit writer/directors who
have found a successful
niche film formula is
becoming boringly, very
predictable. This film
goes over the top with
dozens of blatant lines
about male and female
genitals to the point that
it sounds like the writer
is obsessing about his
own genitals. As in the
real life stage act of
most stand-up comics
today, this movie infus-
es way too much sexual
vulgarity to make up for
the lack of creativity to
write truly funny lines
and clean hilarious situ-
ations to invoke a laugh.
Where are the censors
when you really need
them?
Humpday; Magnolia
Pictures; Starring Mark
Naomi Sims, cover of
LIFE magazine October,
17, 1969
Duplass, Joshua
Leonard and Alycia
Delmore. Written,
Produced and Directed
by Lynn Shelton. A
long lost college buddy
Andrew (Leonard)
shows up at his friend
Ben's (Duplass) house
unannounced. They go
to a party, get drunk and
somehow through both
one upping each other
throughout the night,
they come up with the
ultimate dare both of
them (two straight
guys) make a gay porn
movie together. This is
one of those flicks that
you watch in the dead
middle of the night
when nothing good is
on and you can't sleep
and you still end up
turning it off.
Hit me up at
feedbackrych@sbcglobal.net
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Sauteed Spinach
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Strawberry Shortcake with Whipped Cream
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
1 Whole Chicken rinsed and neck and giblets removed. Season the chicken to taste. Be careful not to put too much salt. More salt can always be added later if needed. Place in roaster
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2 can cream of mushroom soup mixed with one can water. Pour the soup mix in pan with chicken. Cook until done about 1 hour. Pour gravy from chicken into pot and whisk until smooth.
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2 bags baby spinach leaves
1 onion sliced
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Wilbur Whitfield, a deacon at Friendship Baptist,
Brunswick and Sonnie Jones, a deacon at First African
Baptist Church of Sapelo Island, retired last week
from Ashland Chemical, originally known as the
Hercules Plant in Brunswick.
Whitfield and Jones both worked in operations as
extractor pullers. Deacon Whitfield, said he was hired
by Hercules after being recommended by the late
Deacon Eustace Williams, also of Friendship. He said
that back in those days, a black could only get on if
recommended and a recommendation from Mr.
Williams was a guarantee job placement. He served at
the plant for 38 years. Mr. Jones served for 37 years.
Well over one hundred family members, friends
and well wishers attended the retirement party for the
two men at the Howard Coffin Park, located on Lanier
Boulevard in Brunswick.
Master of Ceremony, Minister Brandy Jones.
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The retirement walk.
NASEMBA Venture .
Out to Greatness in
2009!
Richard Cuff thinks big. Back in 2001, when he' *-
founded the North American Small and. Emerging 'e" '* l "' "
Business Marketing Association (NASEMBA), he
envisioned positively impacting the economy of the
entire continent of North America within three to five
years. It has taken a while longer to get off the
ground, but NASEMBA is alive and well and on the Mr. Sonnie Jones 37 years of service, and Mr. Wilbur
move in 2009; Whitfield 38 years of service. Both retired from Hercules Mr. & Mrs. T Holland
On July 17, Cuff hosted the first of several month- Inc., Brunswick, Georgia. The services was held at Howard
ly NASEMBA "Venture Out to Greatness" Coffin Park, 1430 Lanier Blv, Brunswick, Georgia
Meetings at Beaver Street Enterprise Center. A
diverse and interesting array of NASEMBA core members were in attendance. Personal Chef Anthony Scaife, Owner of Anthony's Apron Catering Service, provided a
delicious luncheon that included his original new natural health drink, Citrus Ambrosia a big hit with all in attendance! Financial Advisor Valiant Broussard talked of the
emphasis on "Customer Hospitality" in his new company, Broussard Financial Solutions, stressing the need in today's busy world for a friendly smile, a kind word, and
personal service. Melinda Henry and Lucy Stokes, co-founders ofAbz-Solute Fitness on Norwood Avenue in Jacksonville, shared information on their new 501c3, DEEN
(Diabetes, Exercise, Education and Nutrition) Development Corporation,
and announced their participation in We Can, a federal template for cam-
paigns dealing with children and obesity.
Congratulating and supporting each of the small and emerging busi-
ness owners present, Cuff announced that he, too, had opened a new
business a telecommunications/business management.company called
ConcinTel, LLC. He also announced that Chef Anthony will be catering
future NASEMBA Meetings in the well-appointed conference room at
Beaver Street Enterprise Center (one of several perks that come with the
incubator's new Venture Out Program). Cuff, President of CTI
Marketing and NASEMBA, is currently a Venture Out tenant at Beaver
Street Enterprise Center and is aiming at full-time status with the launch
of his new company.
"Beaver Street's Venture Out Program allows me to offer a great
option to my marketing clients as well as NASEMBA members to ven-
ture out from the beginning even before their company is ready for the
true incubator program offered here," said Cuff. "I expect to take
ConcinTel, LLC into a new incubator office early next year, and in the
meantime, we are already serving clients both in and out of NASEM-
BA."
ConcinTel, according to Cuff, is derived from the word
"Concinnous" meaning harmonious and fitly put together; an elegant,
well-managed structure. "It's a new word," he said, "so you may have to
S google it. That's why I like it. It's a brand new style of harmony that will
.. improve the economy just like our fabulous and growing NASEMBA
membership!" NASEMBA (www.nasemba.com) meets at Beaver Street
on the 3rd Friday of the month from 11:30 to 1 p.m. For more informa-
NASEMBA MEMBERS: Chef Anthony Scaife, Lucy Stokes, Richard Cuff Melinda Henry and tion, call Cuff at (904) 386-9079.
Valiant Broussard.
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Ask3eana
I fearless approach to reality-based subjects!
I'm having huge arguments with my girlfriend because she can't
seem to get' enough of her friends. We have a social life that's
active considering our jobs and lifestyle. All of a sudden she
wants to go out three nights a week and she's hanging out on
work nights. The only time I see her is when she's on the phone -1
making more plans or leaving the house. How do I ask her to choose me or her friends
and her new party life?
Walt Phoenix, AZ
Dear Walt:
There's a possibility your problems are more about the relationship than about her
friends. You should offer to join her when she goes out and if she says no, then be pre-
pared to have a conversation. Be direct and ask her why she has the need to be so active,
what can you do to improve your social life and be willing to make personal changes.
However if her honesty hurts your feelings don't take it personal but use the feedback
to improve your situation.
Dear Deanna!
My high school sweetheart who is a senior in college dumped me. He told me that he's
grown up now and ready to start a career and doesn't want a relationship to hold him
back. I was crushed because I didn't see this coming. I supported him by working two
jobs and many late nights helping him study. He lied to me and I thought he was going
to many me and support me as I got my degree. How do I tellmy parents I messed up
their money?
Foolish in College On-Line Reader
Dear Foolish:
Your selfish boyfriend used you like toilet paper and reaped all the benefits.
There is no way you could've been very close to this man without an idea he was grow-
ing apart from you. Unfortunately that's the way the college love story goes and you
could've prevented some of this by putting yourself first. You must tell your parents
immediately because they'll be more upset and embarrassed if you wait and tell them
when graduation arrives without you.
Dear Deanna!
I'm worried about my sister because she is the type of woman that has to be in a rela-
tionship. She recently ended a 6-year romance and after two weeks, already getting
serious about someone new. I think she needs to clear her head and realize she is on the
rebound. She has already told this man she loves him and I want her to slow down.
What can I say to her in order to spare her feelings but still get my message across?
Anonymous St. Louis, MO
Dear Anonymous:
It's good that you're concerned because this is your sister and you love her. If she's not
being hurt and there aren't any foul signs of abuse or cheating from this man, you
should wait and see what happens. However, it's too early to see his true character and
as an experienced dater, your sister should see the signs when they appear. Share your
honest feelings with her about slowing down and let her know she has your full support
if things don't work out. .
Ask Deanna is written by Deanna M. Write Ask Deanna! Deanna M, 264 S La Cienega, Suite 1283,
Beverly Hills, CA 90211 or Enail: askdeannal@yahoo.com Website: www.askdeanna.com
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to enjoy a fun filled day on the grass while listening to jazz, old school, R&B,
and hip-hop. This is. an adult event, but kids are welcome to come with their
families. Come play old school games like: Kick ball & horse shoes. Also,
there will be spades, dominos, uno, and tunk competitions under the game
tents. Kids can enjoy water slides & bounce house. $5 before 5:00 p.m.
Children under 12 are free all day. For vendor information, call (904) 334-
3542.
HEALTH FAIR FREE CHOLESTEROL & DIABETES SCREENING
sponsored by Winn-Dixie Pharmacy, located at 7921 Normandy Blvd, in
Jacksonville, will be August 20th, 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m. For free iniforma-
tion call Cholestcheck at 800-713-3301.
SOUTHERN WOMEN'S SHOW.at the Prime Osbom Convention Center,
October 15 18, 2009. Satisfy your cravings at the Southern Women's Show!
Don't miss savvy shopping, creative cooking ideas, healthy lifestyle tips,
trendy fashion shows, great celebrity guests, and fabulous prizes. Show
Hours: Thursday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-8
p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Advance Discount Tickets available at participat-
ing Panera locations for $7. Friends Four Pack: 4 tickets for $32; additional
tickets ($8 each). Admission: $10 at door; $9 in advance online; Youth (6-12),
$5 at door and online; ages six and under free with paying adult. To order tick-
ets or for more information call (704) 376-6594 or visit
www.SouthemWomensShow.com
JACKSONVILLE ZOO AND GARDENS' -Elephant Paintings Auctioned
Internationally for Conservation -Ali, Chana and Moki, resident elephants at
the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, have added "painting" to their list of tal-
ents. Recently, the Zoo submitted the three animals' footprint "paintings" to
the Elephant Managers Association (EMA) Auction starting August 8, 2009.
Fifty percent of the money raised will go into the association's endowment
fund with the other fifty percent going toward conservation efforts in which
the International Elephant Foundation is participating. These organizations
are dedicated to the welfare of the world's elephants through husbandry,
research, education and conservation efforts in the wild. "The Jacksonville
Zoo and Gardens' vision is to be a leader in the conservation of wildlife," said
Delfi Messinger, director of animal programs at the Zoo. "This is just one of
the many ways that the Zoo supports this important cause. Other notable
examples of the Zoo's conservation efforts include the establishment of a
Marine Mammal Rescue Team that participates with State biologists to rescue
injured or stranded manatees and release them after rehabilitation, the Florida
Butterfly Monitoring Network; and the study of a colony of endangered wood
storks that nest on our Zoo grounds every year." Those interested in partici-
pating in the auction can place bids on Jacksonville Zoo's elephant artwork at
http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?auctionId=88618667
F..I
HEALTH 'JIT
By Ulysses W. Watkins, Jr., M.D.
- MOLLUSCUI'M CONTAGIOSUNI -
GENER A L IN FORNIM NATION
DEFINITION: A contagious '. irus infection of the -skin
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AUGUST 8, 2009
BODY PARTS INVOLVED Skin an \\ here on the M
I body. The virus usually occurs on the face of children. In adults, it usually occurs on
the inner thighs, abdomen and genitals.
SEX OR AGES MOST AFFECTED Both sexes; all ages.
9 SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Papules (small raised bumps on the skin) with the fol-
lowing characteristics:
Bumps are firm, smooth doomed with a central pit, and skin-colored or white.
The underlying skin is transparent and thin.
Bumps are usually 2mm to 3mm in diameter. A few may be as large as 10mm.
Bumps cause eye irritation if they are on the eyelids.
Bumps don't hurt or itch.
CAUSES DNA virus of the pox group. This virus may be transmitted sexually.
The incubation is 2 weeks to 6 months.
RISK INCREASES WITH
Previous allergies or family history of allergy.
Use of immunosuppressive drugs.
HOW TO PREVENT To prevent spread to other parts of the body or to other peo-
ple, don't scratch bumps.
WHAT TO EXPECT
APPROPRIATE HEALTH CARE
Doctor's treatment to remove the papules with liquid nitrogen.
Self-care after removal.
DIAGNOSTIC MEASURES
Your own observation of symptoms.
* Medical history and physical exam by a doctor.'
9 POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS Scarring or disfigurement.
PROBABLE OUTCOME If untreated, a few papules may increase to 20 to 50
0 lesions in several weeks.
They will disappear spontaneously in 10 to 24 months. However, they should be treat-
ed to prevent their spread to other persons.
HOW TO TREAT
GENERAL MEASURES
After treatment with liquid nitrogen, leave the blisters alone.
1 The tops will come off spontaneously in 7 to 14 days.
Keep blisters dry. Cover with small adhesive bandages any that may be irritat-
ed by clothing.
MEDICATION Medicine usually is not necessary for this disorder. In some
I cases, your doctor may apply cantharidin or other topical medication to kill the virus.
I ACTIVITY No restrictions, except to avoid sexual relations until bumps disap-
pear. .
DIET No special diet.
CALL YOUR DOCTOR OR DENTIST IF
You have symptoms of molluscum contagiosum.
The following occurs after treatment
Fever.
Signs of infection-(swelling, redness, pain, tenderness or warmth) at the treat-
ment site.
Dr. Watkins can be heard live Sundays at 7:05 pm EST on www.KCOHRadio.com. He is
a 33 Mason and Grand Medical Director for the United Supreme Council. S. J. and
Imperial Council (Black Shriners Nationwide) 713-433-4536.
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$ MONEY MATTERS $
WANTS vs. NEEDS
You may want a Mercedes Benz, but all you need is
transportation to take you back and forth to handle your
business. Truth is, whether we acknowledge it or not,
most folks don't understand the difference between their
wants and needs; therefore, this lack of understanding has
caused many to fall short in meeting their financial goals
and needs. Most of us think that we need more money, but in truth, most folks need
to first learn how to manage more. For a fool and his/her money shall surely part.
Ignorance is the key to poverty and lack, therefore if you don't know the difference
between your \ ants and needs, you are bound to fall victim to outside material influ-
ences that lead to financial pain and suffering.
The media and marketing agencies are designed to accomplish one major goal,
and that goal is to control and manipulate N otu thoughts and feelings to such a degree
that you feel ou need whatever product that is being sold. This goal is accomplished
as soon as you feel that you've made the decision to want or purchase something
without any outside influences. Trust me. we all are subconsciously attacked each
and every daN the minute w\e start our day Show me someone who is living from
paycheck to pa. check and I'll show you someone who is a victim of not understand-
ing their needs and %%ants. The truth is all around us for everyone to see. For exam-
ple, look at the number of low income folks \\ ho cany around fancy cell phones,
heck, look at how. many kids of low income families who walk around with cell
phones. Ask yourself, for most folks, is a cell phone and the monthly expense it
comes with a %want or a need? Do you know how much money low income folks
spend on fancy toes and finger nails? Millions!! Is this a want or a need?
It has been said "in order to find yourself, you must first loose yourself" when I
first read this I must admit, I didn't know what the heck it meant. But as I grew in
consciousness and understanding, I began to understand its meaning. Just in case
some of you don't get it, I"ll explain. Remember earlier when I talked about the role
and goal of the media and marketing agencies to indirectly influence the way you
think and feel, well, another name for what they do is programming. We are being
indirectly programmed, therefore, in order to find your real "self", you must first
deprogram yourself from the falsehood that has trespassed against you. This is what's
meant by "loose yourself" in other words, before you can truly begin to understand
your wants versus needs, you must loose your old way of thinking. Warning! Think
independently and seeking truth requires a large amount of courage, it is not recom-
mended or suited for the traditional thinkers.
Tune into WZAB 880am on Saturday from 8am to 9am, join us as we discuss
more on money, business, and finance.
Robert Henderson Jr., Certified Financial Planner
Author of The New Underground Railroad
www.newundergroundrailroad.com
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THE STAR PA, E.U-,
From Actual Police Reports
Did You Hear About?...
ARIES
March 21st thru April 19th
Communication is important. Monday
could be quite intense as you are keen to
get to the bottom of an issue. If you are
researching information necessary for a
project, you will be willing to look long
and hard to find what you want. If there
is a mystery to solve or if the information
is obscure, so much the better. You will
relish the challenge. A Lunar Eclipse
mid-week means you should expect
interesting events associated with friend-
ships.
/7 TAURUS
1. April 20th thru May 20th
A Lunar Eclipse may bring changes at
work. New management may replace the
old, or key people may be substituted for
others due to the pressures of the current
situation. You too many change your
career goals. If you are attending a job
interview or starting a new job, expect
the unexpected. You are being encour-
aged to see a wider viewpoint. If you are
newly in love, but haven't yet told the
person in question how you feel, Friday
brings an opportunity.
LIBRA
Sept 23rd thru Oct 22nd
Pay particular attention as you go about
your daily routines. Be prepared for a
revelation. You may discover some inter-
esting information about how your
ancestral history and certain issues that
have been causing you problems for
some time. You may also rethink the way
to heal this, too. The end of the week is
good for attending events associated with
your career. They will boost your profes-
sional status. You are in the mood to trav-
el and explore new cultures!
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SCORPIO
Oct 23rd thru No% 21st
Intense discussions may bring you a
chance to unravel a problem that may
have seemed impossible to solve. The
Lunar Eclipse on Wednesday takes place
in your home zone. Issues associated
with your property and family may come
to a head. You may also decide to sell
your home, and perhaps to buy a new
place somewhere exotic. Or, you may
have to relocate due to your current job.
Your love life shows promise if you can
put in more effort.
GEMINI SAGITTARIUS
L May 21st thru June 21st Nov 22nd thru Dec 21st
The Lunar Eclipse takes place in your Something you are passionate about may
Ninth House in Aquarius and encourages be offered to you on a plate. You may
you to let go of outdated beliefs. This also be involved in intense discussions
may not be as easy as it might seem. about a new business move. This will
Some of your ideas and so firmly embed- need 100 percent commitment to bring it
ded in your consciousness they have to fruition. Mars is stirring things up and
almost set like concrete. It could take a encouraging you to clear the air. There
lot to get you to shift your allegiance may be a few arguments with your part-
elsewhere. It will become impossible to ner, but there are also plenty., of opportu-
avoid those major issues. Open your nities to kiss and makeup. On Friday an
mind to new influences and be willing to offer of a lucrative deal may be present-
change. ed to you
r CANCER ., CAPRICORN
-.. June 22nd thru July 22nd J Dec 22nd thru Jan 19th
You are very closely connected to your Financial issues may come to a head and
intuition this week, and as if that wasn't may also bring up a lot of emotion. You
enough, your dreams are more powerful may feel particularly vulnerable at this
as well. Pay attention to both, as they time. Creating a vision of what you want
may have some important messages for brings you an opportunity to live it. The
you. The start of the week may be quite rs your a t ohe
intense as Mercury moves to trine Pluto focus on your health zone may be the
in Capricorn. This may coincide with a reason why you have stepped up your
period of research and in-depth conver- exercise program and are now commit-
sation. You can use your very powerful ted to go the gym. The end of the week
focus generated at this time to resolve is best for creating fruitful liaisons -
any outstanding issues. whether business or romantic.
LEO ,,. AQUARIUS
7 JulN 23rd thru Aug 22nd ."-. Jan 20th thru Feb 18th
You get a chance to retry an opportunity There is a Lunar Eclipse in your sign on
that you thought you had lost. On Wednesday, bringing a lot of emotion to
Wednesday, the Lunar Eclipse encour- the surface. Once you have let it go, you
ages you to ring in changes where your are free to do whatever seems most help-
current relationship, is concerned. It is a
good time to let go and to forget and for-
give issues that may be causing you This Eclipse may also push you to make
problems. You may find that by doing so, a few changes sooner than you might
even those long-standing issues seem to have. The end of the week is a good time
miraculously melt away, leaving you to talk about money and think about how
feeling freer and happier than before. you can create new streams of income.
( VIRGO ( PIECES
j Aug 23rd thru Sept 22nd r Feb 19th thiu March 20th
Meetings will be intense and con- You may be getting tired of seeing
versations quite life changing. If zero results from one particular spir-
you can engage in heart-to-heart dis- itual discipline you are following.
cussions on those issues that are This is the time to switch tracks and
causing you the most trouble, you seek something more suitable that
could bring about a miracle. The brings you the peace and inner ful-
Lunar Eclipse on Wednesday may fillment you desire. The Lunar
have an effect on your work and Eclipse may bring powerful dreams
health. Issues associated with both your way, some of which may be
may come to the surface, encourag- packed with guidance and profound
ing you to re-evaluate your current information. Pay attention! At home
situation. The end of the week is you are busy rearranging your place,
good for networking. It's time to throwing out clutter, and getting
develop a rapport with key people. everything ship-shape.
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HOROSCOPE
August 3, 2009 August 9, 2009
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EDITOR'S NOTE:
A// suspects are deemed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The
Sheryf's OjjIce reports art, a matter of public record. The Star. seeksto edu-
cate the community ill the hope ofleeping our community safe.
Unidentified 911
Call
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Police Officer was dispatched to
W. 31 St. in reference to an unidentified
911 call.
Upon arrival he met up, with
Officer D who had been standing on the
outside of the residence listening to the
disturbance tiake place. Officer D stated
that he heard an adult, male (Ronald-sus-
pect) slap the female (Mary-victim) that
was inside the residence. He stated that
he heard Ronald say, "Now are you
going to tell them crackers I hit you in
the face?" and slapped Marn again. He
stated that he could hear NMary scream-
ing after she was hit. Officer heard
Ronald's voice from the inside arguing
with Mary then heard someone at the
front door. at that point officer D went
to the back door while the other officer
maintained the front side of the resi-
dence. He could see officer D walking
to the back when he was confronted by
Ronald. Officer D told Ronald to get on
the ground and he did not comply.
Officer ran to the back to assist and the
victim. daughter, and Ronald were
attempting to get both officers out of the
residence. At that point Ronald ran to
the back of the residence and Mary and
daughter continued to stand in front of
the hall entrance to keep them away
from Ronald. Ronald then came back
and attempted to leave the residence,
however they continued to stand in front
of Ronald so that Police could not
apprehend the suspect. They 'were all
given loud verbal commands to get out
of the way. Ronald was given loud ver-
bal conunands to lie on the ground.
Mart and daughter continued to push
the two officers out of their residence.
Officer deployed a taser at Ronald but
the prongs did not hit him. Ronald was
tazed by officer D. Ronald still did not
comply; he got up and ran to the back of
the house again. He was again given
loud commands to lie on the ground.
Ronald then came back into the hallway
and got down on the ground.
S Officer made contact with Mary
who refused to cooperate with the
Investigation. The victim declined to
give any statements about the incident
and only stated that Ronald did not hit
her. ,The victim stated that the police
were going to put lies on the report any-
way so she was not going to give any of
her information. The victim walked
away as officer attempted to inform her
of the VINE. He was able to get the vic-
tim's information from Ronald. Ronald
stated that he did not hit his wife. He
stated that he was arguing with his son
about another incident. Ronald stated
that if he would have slapped his wife
she would have bruising on her face.
Fire engine 18 responded to the scene
and checked Ronald for any injuries.
Mary signed a signature form
for the suspect's property.
d not talk so loudly as to keep from dis-
turbing the community at such an early
hour. The subject continued and began
to use profanity in front of the ituness
who was standing in his yard.
The subject continued to cause a
scene and refused to cooperate w ith
officers. The subject was then ad\ ised if
he didn't calm down and stop yelling
and cursing he \\ would be placed under
an-est. He continued his course of action
and due to the potential of violence
upon officer's departure, he was placed
under arrest. The subject was advised of
his rights via card and "\as transported
to the PTDF. Case cleared by arrest.
Woman Beats Up
S, 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,
he met with the \ victim who reported the
following: Victim stated that he "as at a
party with the suspect and they were
both drinking. He said that they were
told to leave because the\ began to
argue. He stated while he \\as driving
home from the party the suspect contin-
ued 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 \%as 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 investga-
tion continued when he met %with the
witness \\ho reported the follo\ ing: he
stated that he observed the suspect
strike the victim in the face with a
closed fist. The witness stated that he
\as 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. Dunng the in\ esti-
gation at the scene, Officer observed a
small cut on the left side of the victim'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 pri-
mary aggressor during the altercation.
Officer will attempt to locate the sus-
pect.
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Au ust 8 2009
THE STAR
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Mike Bonts, Sports
Editor
With the opening week
of training camp now histo-
ry, the Jaguars are working
to solidify key positions
with a mixture of veteran
and rookie talent.
They signed offensive
tackle Eben Britton, the
club's second-round pick in
the 2009 NFL Draft, the
39th pick overall and sev-
enth offensive lineman
selected.
As of press time first-
round pick Eugene Monroe
is the only remaining play-
er unsigned.
Britton, 6-6, 310, was a
three-year starter at
Arizona and has the ability
to play both left tackle and
right tackle. as well as
guard. He declared for the
draft following his junior
season after red shirting as
a freshman. In 37 career
games, he registered 289
knockdowns, 34 downfield
blocks and 43 touchdown-
resulting blocks. He started
24 games at right tackle
and the final 13 games at
left tackle.
In 2008, Britton
switched to left tackle and
earned first-team All-Pac
10 honors. He registered a
Roster Moves Increase
As Training Camp Opens
retunls for scores of NO aind
,0i yardss
iUnder\ood, 6-1. 178.
\\as one of three rece cise
selected b', the Jaguars in
2009. joining tMike Thomas
O4th round) and J.arett
Dillard (5th round).
Underwood started 32 of
49 games at Rutgers and
finished with 132 recep-
tions for 1,931 yards and 16
touchdowns. He ranks sec-
ond in school history with
seven 100-yard receiving
games and he also saw
action as a return specialist
and registered 2,887 career
all-purpose yards.
In 2008, Underwood
finished with 40 receptions
for 494 yards and five
touchdowns. He was
named a member of the
2009 AFCA "Good Works"
team for his outstanding
work in the community. He
recorded a career-high 65
receptions for 1,100 yards
with seven I
school single-season record
125 knockdowns with 1"
to u c h d o n r e sul ing
blocks. He \%as a third-team
All-America selection and
All-Pac 10 first-team selec-
tion as a sophomore and
earned first-team Freshman
All-America honors as a
freshman.
The Jaguars added free
agent linebacker David
Holloway. The Arizona
Cardinals originally signed
Holloway, 6-2, 230, as a
rookie free agent in 2007,
where he spent the majority
of the season on the prac-
tice squad.
Holloway was. a three-
year starter at Maryland,
starting 34 of the final 35
games of his career and
recording 186 career tack-
les. He started 12 games as
a senior and ranked third on
the team with 70 tackles
and was honored with the
Alvin L. Aubinoe Award as
the team's unsung hero.
Rookie cornerback
Derek Cox, rookie wide
receivers Tiquan
Underwood and Clarence
Denmark and rookie defen-
sive tackle Terrance
Knighton were also inked
prior to training camp.
Knighton was the first
of back-to-back third-iound
picks in the 2009 NFL
Draft, the 72nd pick over-
all.
Knighton, 6-3, 325,
played in 46 games with 34
starts as a three-year starter
at Temple and finished with.
Young fans excited to be at theJ
26 tackles for loss along,
%with si\ sacks and four
forced fumbles He was the
highest drafted defensive
tackle b\ the Jaguars since
2002 i John Hendersoni and
first player drafted bi the
club from Temple.
In 2008, Knighton fin-
ished with 54 tackles, 7.5
tackles for loss, team-high
three fumble recoveries and
one sack as a team captain.
He was named the team's
defensive MVP as a junior
as he recorded 8.5 tackles
for loss and a team-high
three fumble recoveries.
Cox was the 73rd overall
pick in the third round, one
of two third round selec-
tions. Underwood was the
club's final selection in the,
2009 NFL Draft, the 253rd
pick overall.
Cox, 6-1, 190, was a
three-year starter and two-
time All-Colonial Athletic
Association selection at
William & Mary. He is the
second-highest drafted
player in school history
behind with only current
NFL safety Darren Sharper
taken higher (2nd, 1997,
Green Bay). Cox recorded
nine career interceptions
and 172 tackles while serv-
ing as team captain his final
two seasons.
Cox, who. also. saw
action as a return specialist,
had four interceptions as a
senior in 2008 and scored
two touchdowns as a punt
returned and two as a cor-
nerback. He had punt
Garrard making a pass on the first
day of training camp.
F
Todd Peterson making a nice
catch.
Maurice Jones-Drew warming
up before practice.
By Mike Bonts, Sports Editor .
Ever looking for' improvement from his championship caliber team '
Grambling State football head coach Rod Broadway could constantly be heard --'"O
bellowing, "We have to get better, we have to have a better effort," as the Tigers
took to the practice field this morning.
As Grambling took the field for the early practice intensity and work ethics
was a focus of the head coach. The Tigers maintained a spirited effort throughout
drills and began to pick up the pace towards team offense and defense sessions.
"We have a lot of work to do. We're not in very good shape, but we got some Grambling's Head
time," Broadway said. "We've just got to do a better job of coaching. We've let Coach Rod Broadway
the guys get into a comfort zone and do what they want to do. But that's my
responsibility. We will fix it."
ACC TITLE TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Tickets are now on sale for the Atlantic Coast Conference's 2009 Dr Pepper Football Championship
Game, which returns to prime time national television this year with an 8 p.m. kickoff on ESPN.
The 2009 Championship Game will be played on Saturday, Dec. 5 in Raymond James Stadium in
Tampa.
"We are pleased that the 2009 ACC Football Championship Game will be nationally televised by our
partners at ESPN," said ACC Commissioner John Swofford. "Prime-time exposure is always a plus and
will be an excellent showcase for our divisional champions to compete for an ACC title and a BCS berth."
The prime time-kickoff is the first for the ACC title contest since the inaugural game in Jacksonville
in 2005. The ACC Championship Game has been played at 1 p.m. in each of the past three seasons. The
first four ACC Championship Games were televised on ABC.
COOPER RETURN TO GATORS
University of Florida senior wide receiver Riley Cooper has agreed in principle to terms with the Texas
Rangers, and UF head coach Urban Meyer announced that Cooper would be returning to the Florida foot-
ball team for his final season.
Cooper was drafted by Texas in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft and spent his summer playing
in Virginia and recently with the McKinney Marshals of the Texas Collegiate League.
"We are excited to have Riley back as part of our 2009 team," Meyer said. "He will be counted on
heavily to be one of our go-to receivers. I've said numerous times during the offseason that we need some-
one to step up with the departure of Percy Harvin and Louis Murphy. We haven't had someone step up yet
and Riley can certainly be someone that does."
Cooper opened his sophomore season in 2007 with an outstanding four-reception, 122-yard, three-
touchdown performance in the Gators' 49-3 win against Western Kentucky.
BULLDOGS OPEN CAMP IN GEORGIA HEAT
Under partly cloudy skies and sweltering heat of an early August afternoon in the Deep South, the
Georgia Bulldogs opened their 2009 football camp this week.
"We fought through it, and overall it was a good day," said head coach Mark Richt on the team's ini-
tial workout. "It was very hot and humid on the field turf, and that's what it's going to be like at Oklahoma
State."
Senior defensive tackle Jeff Owens said he was happy to be back and practicing after a knee injury in
the 2008 season opener ended his campaign.
"It feels great to be out here again, my knee held up pretty good today although it's a little sore," said
Owens. "I'm looking forward to us playing as a team and staying healthy, and if we do that, we'll be suc-
cessful. We had a lot of season-ending injuries last year including me, and it's tough to be leader when
you're not out there practicing and playing. Without leaders, you don't have a team. It's like an army with-
out generals."
For the first two practice days, the team will work out in jerseys, shorts and helmets while on Thursday
and Friday the squad will wear shoulder pads as well.
After a Saturday practice in shells, the first two-a-day practice will take place on Monday, Aug. 10
with a full-pads practice during the morning session. Georgia's first five practices will serve as the NCAA-
mandated acclimation period. The acclimation period went into effect in 2004 with the intent to lessen
injuries and heat-related illnesses.
Suns Take Final Game From Stars
Jeff Allison Wins Double-A debut
By: J.P. Shadrick
Jacksonville, Fla. Starter Jeff Allison 0
allowed two first inning runs and six _
scattered hits in a five inning Double-A ,
debut, while the Jacksonville Suns (63-
47, 28-12),rallied for eight unanswered
runs for an 8-2 victory over the Huntsv
ille Stars (53-56, 15-25) in front oi
2,673 Wednesday afternoon, at the
Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
Allison (1-0), who missed three seasons -
due to off-the-field issues, walked one with three
strikeouts in a Double-A spot start for the'victory. The former first round pick
in 2003 is expected to return to Class-A Jupiter. Stars starter David Welch (5-
8) allowed five runs during the fifth inning for the loss.
" Huntsville opened the scoring in the first inning against Allison as a
Jonathan Lucroy triple scored Drew Anderson) for a 1-0 lead. Lucroy later
came in to score on a wild pitch for a 2-0 score.
After recording three hits and a walk over the first four innings,
Jacksonville rallied during the fifth against Welch by scoring five times.
Lorenzo Scott plated the first run With a fielder's choice before a Mike
Stanton single drove in Scott for a 2-2 score. Logan Morrison's groundout
drove in.Lee Mitchell for a 3-2 Suns lead. Scott Cousins next belted a two-
run homerun into the right field bleachers for a 5-2 advantage.
Jacksonville added a sixth run in the sixth inning, as Chris de la Cruz
scored on an error from Stars centerfielder Freddy Parejo for a 6-2 lead.
Chris Hatcher ended the scoring with an eighth inning, two-run homerun
for an 8-2 score.
Thursday Night Game Against Chattanooga Lookouts
The Jacksonville Suns made the following transactions in time for the
Thursday August 6 game against the Chattanooga Lookouts:
P Jeff Allison has ,been reassigned to the Jupiter Hammerheads of the
Class A-Advanced Florida State League.
P Brad Stone has been reassigned to Jacksonville from the Jupiter
Hammerheads of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.
P Graham Taylor has cleared, waivers and was outrighted to
Jacksonville. Taylor was already on Jacksonville's roster, but no longer on the
Florida Marlins 40-man roster. Graham Taylor is the probable starter for
tonight's game against Chattanooga.
The Suns have 24 active players, the Southern League maximum, with
eight players on the disabled list. A revised roster is attached.
SPORTS
I
touchdowns as a
junior and
teamed .up with
Tennessee 2009
first-round pick
Kenny Britt
(1,232) to.
'become the first
tandem in Big
East history 'to
post 1,000-plus
receiving yards
in the same sea-
son. Underwood
began the season
with four consec-
utive 100-yard
receiving, games and led
the nation with 84.6 per-
cent of his receptions
resulting in first downs.
Denmark played last
season at Arkansas-
Monticello after transfer-
ring from Troy
University. Denmark, 5-
11, 185, finished with 54
receptions for 987 yards
and 11 touchdowns in
2008 along with 27 kick-
off returns for 544 yards.
The 23-year old let-
tered in football and track
at Robert E. Lee High
School.
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The 2009 Boylan-Haven
"Grande Reunion"
The Jacksoni.lle Chapter of the Bo lan-Haxen '
Alumnae Association hosted a Grande Reunion lJul 3 1st.
.Auwust 1 ds and 2nd at the \\\ ndham Rit eralk Hotel.
Bo lain-Haxen School was a school for African -
American Lirls established b\ the \\omen's Home
NlMisionar, Societr of the Methodist Church. Originally,
thlie school was opened as Bo\lan Industrial Training
School foi black ,'irls. Later it merged \\ith Haxen Home
oftSa\annah. Georea and then mooed to 1214 Jessie Street
in Jacksonville. In the early 1930s Boylan-Haven, at the Ruby Wright-Felder, G
insistence of the girls' parents, became a college prepara- Minnie Schofield McKin
tory school with grades 5 through 12. In later years a Comilla Mitchell Bush,
kindergarten was also added. Boylan-Haven closed .in Pleasant Huffman, Marg
1959 in Jacksonville in 1959 and merged with Mather Pearson Belton.Seated
Academy in Camden, South Carolina. Boylan was attend- Mizell, Gwendolyn Leap
ed by local students as well as students from all over the
country.
The 2009 Reunion began on Friday evening, July 31st with "The Tropical
Island Party. Rosalyn Gates Menchan welcomed the attendees, attired in resort
wear, and their guests. After the dinner hour, DJ extraordinaire, Ron Galvin start-
ed the party rolling with music from the 50s and 60s and current hits.
Harriett Witsell Bowens,of Atlanta Georgia, entertained the group with a
delightful, comedic parody of "Boylan-Haven School Days" that she wrote just for
our reunion. It brought back fond memories for everyone. The surprise entertain-
ment for the night was provided by Will Oglesby and his "Dance, Dance" group.
Their smooth, choreographed routines were enjoyed by everyone.
Will and the guys brought the ladies and their guests out on the dance floor
and taught them the latest line dances. Local chapter president, Grace Y. Brown
coordinated the door prize drawing and awarding of prizes to the lucky recipients.
A perfect ending to the first reunion activity!
A breakfast buffet was the opening event on the agenda Saturday morning,
August 1st. After the breakfast, the reunion attendees met in the Compass Room
for their Rededication Program and business meeting. Margie Alvarez
Witherspoon, Reunion Committee Chairperson, eloquently welcomed the reunion
attendees. Marie Valdes Wills, local chapter Chaplain, gave the invocation fol-
lowed by the Rededication Litany, led by Elaine Moore Smith of Montgomery
Alabama. Next, was a stirring musical selection from vocal group "Illiss". All of
the beautiful music throughout the program was provided by the members of Illis.
Boylan-Haven former student, Betty Williaihs Howard, a member of the vocal
group, introduced the group's members and gave us more information about other
members not able to perform with them that morning.
The Rededication Affirmation was led by Carolyn Burdine Parker. "In
Memoriam-A Tribute to our Deceased Sisters" was presented by Linda Pearson
Belton.
Grace Brown, local Boylan-Haven Chapter President, called the business
meeting to order. She introduced the local chapter officers and the past chapter
presidents. Grace informed the group about all of the local chapter's activities such
as the Annual Martin Luther King holiday observance and Christmas Luncheon.
Mrs. Brown also recognized and thanked chapter treasurer, LaConnetta Young
Weston and former recording secretary, Myrtle Turner, for their outstanding serv-
ice to the organization. After the reunion business was completed, the ladies intro-
duced themselves and gave a brief bio of their lives since Boylan-Haven. At the
beginning of the meeting everyone was given an alumnae Senior Superlative"
ballot. The results of the voting and the gifts awarded was a source of much laugh-
Community back-to-school giveaway
defies economic crisis
Sponsoring church also aims to bridge technology divide by
donating USB flash drives
During a time w hen man\ businesses and organizations are cutting back,
The First Baptist Church of Oakland is doing more to help students prepare to
return to school. The church, aided by a long list of sponsors. is presenting the
Third Annual Back to School Jam.
This lear. the Back to School Jam \\ill be held Saturday, Aug. s. at
Nletropolitan Park Pa% lion from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. In total. nearly 1,000 students --
most attending challenged schools w ill be impacted b\ this community event.
High school students will receive USB flash drives, and there \\ill also be free
backpacks and school supplies distributed to elementary and middle school stu-
dents.
Re\ Torin T. Daile\. pastor of the First Baptist Church of Oakland, said
Youth Explosion 21i00 is Iiming up to it's theme. "'Meeting the Need."
"At this luncture in our nation's history, a time in xw which we're facing the worst eco-
nomic crisis since the 1930s. w% e feel as though it is our church's obligation to reach
out and help those w% ho are most in need." Daile\ said. "Our desine is to be an illus-
tration of the fact that it really is better to gile than it is to receive."
The Back to School Jam also features a Health and Education Fair, \%here
students can recei e immunizations and physical exams. Parents can l isit \% ith staff
from )Dual Count', Public Schools, and there w ill also be organizations in atten-
dance representing training anrd jobs programs for adults.
There \ 11l be a Battle of the Bands on the main stage featuring acts rang-
inc from Chi stian rock to R&B. There will also be games, a free computer gi\e-
a'a',. food endor.s, and demonstrations by the Jackson\ lle Sheriff's Office and
Jacksonx lle Fire and Rescue Department
The Back to School Jam is pai of the church's Youth Explosion weekend,
Which also includes a Youth Talent Shot case on Fnrida\. Aug. 7.', at the Ritz Theatre
and a Parent and Srudent Emnpowerment Brunch on Stunday. Aug. 9, at MNatthew
Gilbert Middle School.
Though it has gro'.,.n e\ponentiall, in recent ,ears. Youth Explosion is a
hlong-standing endea' or of the Fust Baptist Church of Oakland. located in a neigh-
borhood adlacenrt to downto wn Jackson ille Youth Explosion is sponsored by
\\almart. A B. Coleman Mortuarx Inc.. Marion Graham Mlortuares, the Cirt of
Jackson\ ille. Florida School Choice, and a host of other businesses and oreaniza-
tions.
Palmer, Annie McGriff Harris, Elinor Snead Manselle, LaConnetta Young Weston,
race Y. Brown, Brooke Marilyn Stephens, Jacquelyne W. Way, Lois Waters Mixon,
nzie, Faustine Boyd Carter, Betty Corbett Speaks, Elaine Moore Smith, Lana Norman,
Elizabeth Watson Alderman, Willard Watson Ward, Carolyn Burdine Parker, Elaine
gie Alvarez Witherspoon, Charlotte Dwight Stewart, Betty Williams Howard, and Linda
d: Marie Valdes Wills, Lillian W. Hill, Barbara B. Richardson, Evelyn Jackson, Lorraine
heart, Myrtle J. Rhodes, Camilla P. Thompson, Myrtle Turner, and Sara S. Potts.
ter and joking among the group. .
Minnie Schofield McKinzie of South ,
Bay Florida won for most great-
grandchildren(17), Dr. Elizabeth
Watson Alderman won for most .
degrees earned(4), Most Comical
was Rosalyn Gates Menchan and
Brooke"Marilyn" Stephens of
Brooklyn New York won for most
countries visited(34). The reunions
"Most Congenial" was awarded to Oldest graduates Seated Sara S. Potts class
Margie Alvarez Witherspoon. 1937. Gwendolyn Leapheart class 1938, and
Evangelist Minnie Charlotte Dwight Stewart class 1939
Schofield McKinzie delivered the
closing prayer and the meeting was
adjourned.
Saturday evening, many
attendees gathered in the
Hospitality Room to have snacks, ,
to reminisce and to look at BHS .
memorabilia. Annie B. McGriff
Harris and her husband, Johnnie,
presented a fashion jewelry show-
ing throughout the day and as a
result of purchases made, they pre-
sented the group with a donation to All Photos by- FM Powell, Class of 1948 Minnie
help the National Reunion Schofield McKinzie, Betty Corbett Speaks,
Planning Committee with Faustine Boyd Carter, Seated: Marie Valdes Wills.
Planning Committee with planning
for the 2011 reunion.
e reunion weekend concluded on Sunday, August 1st, with a sprit filled
First Sunday service at Historic Mount Zion AM.E. Church. The local chapter
chose Historic Mount Zion as a tribute to long time Jax Chapter officer and mem-
ber, Charlotte Dwight Stewart, who is a member of that church. The Boylan-Haven
alums and their families were warmly welcomed by Reverend Frederick
Richardson and his members.
The reunion attendees exchanged addresses, posed for more pictures and
said their goodbyes as they left the Sunday services. Everyone said they are eager-
ly anticipating a great 2011 reunion.
Auntie Roz needs your help!
My dear Friends, Community and Colleagues, I need to raise
$50,000.00 to reach 10,000 kids in my hometown- Jacksonville,
Florida.
For about four decades I have lovingly labored throughout
this country and abroad as an Artist, Educator and Mentor. It is my
proud pleasure to work again this summer with Jacksonville's youth. M y
Peanuts Show Production is perfected and ready to go, together with my
teen project, Auntie Roz Hip Hop Shop.
Please visit this link to see our exciting video:
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I'm fortunate to have a downtown Jacksonville st age at MOCA
available for our performances. To fund summer shows at MOCA and
shows at various locations around town, I need $50,000. As always, my
training classes and our live performances include our kids working with
trained professionals, costumes, stage props, and sharing numerous
other valuable experiences.
Our children deserve every opportunity for positive growth and
support. However, I can't continue without your help. In the past, I've paid
from my own pocket to keep the show going! I can no longer do this.
Please, please, please donate as much as you can so that we can con-
tinue to do this essential work.
Thank you for your kind consideration. I look forward to your
enthusiastic response. It's really ALL ABOUT OUR KIDS!
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College and Career Corner
Perfecting the Parental
Balancing Act
By Rose Rennekamp
The stories of parenting-gone-too-
far ha'e become legendary. Did Nou hear
about the parent \\ho \\role to the college
admissions office to report another student's shortcomings in the hopes ot'getting her o\ n
student admitted instead? Another mom completed her gro\' n son's employment applica-
tions. Still other parents have completed homework assignments and written college
admission essays for their children.
As parents, it's a matter of balance -- letting our kids go while helping them to
make the right decisions And it can be frustrating tor both parent and young adult.
However, the college planning process offers a practice run for Mom, Dad and teen.
No one said that the college planning and admissions process was easy. And no
one thinks a student should have to navigate the journey solo. On average, parents con-
tribute almost half the cost of college, so they shouldn't be left completely out of the
process. As high school juniors step into the college admissions process, it's a good time
to learn how to help.
First, have a frank discussion with your student about how much each of you can
reasonably spend on a college education. Your teen might think this automatically elimi-
nates some potential schools from his or her list. However, if you work together, your son
or daughter may not have to shorten that list. Your student may be eligible for financial
aid that can reduce the "out of pocket" costs. For example, a small private college might
be willing to offer more financial aid to an out-of-state student to improve its campus
diversity. That aid package could be enough to make tuition at that private school less
than what you would pay at an in-state public school.
Great resources are available. Talk with financial aid experts at potential colleges
to understand how much aid they distribute to students. Learn about the various kinds of
student loans. Share research responsibilities with your student. Together, you can set rea-
sonable expectations early and avoid heartache later.
Another good conversation is to determine how much help your teen wants from
you during the process. This is a young adult's first big opportunity to demonstrate inde-
pendence and they may want to handle the details. Or, your student may want your help
with specific tasks. Define those roles early. You can always revise them later.
A big help is keeping track of deadlines. The college admissions process is full of
deadlines registering for the ACT, submitting applications, turning in recommenda-
tions, and completing financial aid forms. The investment is too critical to miss an impor-
tant deadline. Early in the process, sit down together and create a calendar system that
works for both of you. Plot all applicable dates on it and assign responsibilities for calen-
dar items. Then, remind each other of upcoming dates.
You may drive your student to college visits, but be sure to let your teen lead the
discussions. Help take notes and take photos even videotape the visit so you can
remember details about the school and campus. If you visit several schools on one trip,
details can become murky. You are likely to have questions, but ask them of the appro-
priate person at the right time.
Many resources are available if you want to learn more about the college admis-
sions process. Start by visiting with counselors and teachers at your teen's school. They
can answer many of your questions and steer you in the right direction for those they
can't. Online resources abound. Access ACT's parent path website at www.actparent.org.
Here, you'll find college admissions checklists, student blogs, and a monthly parent
newsletter.
The college admissions process offers a unique opportunity for you and your teen
to work together. Take some time early on to set ground rules and expectations, and your
journey will be much easier.
Rose Rennekamp is the vice president of communications for ACT. She is a mom
and has a master's of education in guidance and counseling. For more college and career-
planning information, visit www.act.org. Have a topic you want covered in a future col-
umn? Send a letter to this newspaper or e-mail Rose at collegeandcareer@act.org
Duval Urban Debate League
By: Jamarcus Jackson teen reporter for the Florida and Georgia star
SORE..
i .
The Duval Urban Debate League (DUDL) is a public-private partnership directed
by the Community Debate Council of Jacksonville, a private group of civic and business
leaders. DUDL searches for a diverse group of kids, from honor students, to the chal-
lenged, falling behind and at risk. They put these groups of kids together and create a
debate team. Debate teams enhance the education of kids, 95-99 % of all debate students
graduate on or ahead of time. I talked to Mr. Jermyn C. Shannon EL VP of International
Marketing, who helped create the Duval Urban Debate League, he stated this is his first
year working with DUDL and hopes things go well and to have much support from the
community. DUDL will begin in middle schools and its administrative office will be at
Paxon High School.
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eled the world, ministered the gospel, and have garnered national and inter-
national recognition. Through their career, YP has set a new standard
regarding the "church choir" and with no signs of slowing down they con-
tinue RESTING ON HIS PROMISE. With 17 years in the ministry, YP has
undoubtedly learned to trust what God has done and will continue to do for
them.
Founded in 1992, the 35-member choir was birthed out of their
home church, Cathedral of Praise in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where the
group remains as one of the church's choirs. As their ministry grew they
began singing background for artists such as Destiny's Child, Pastor Shirley
Caesar, and SWV, to name a few.
Currently Hairston writes, produces, and leads YP, although in his
youth he did not imagine himself in such a position. Growing up in
Brooklyn, New York, Hairston spent most of his time at Mt. Sinai Cathedral
COGIC where his grandfather Bishop C.L. Sexton was the pastor and his
mother served as choir director. JJ would watch daily as the ministry was
laid before, him, but never thought he would follow in his mother's foot-
steps. Soon after his family moved to Bridgeport, Connecticut, JJ was
struck with tragedy as a good friend was shot and killed. At that point,
Hairston made a decision to make a change in his life and began directing
the Central High School Gospel Choir, subsequently joining YP.
After years singing in the choir. Hairston became co-director of YP
alongside Shawn Brown. When Brown left YP to become a pastor, Hairston
stepped into the position as director. Already co-writing, arranging, and
producing many of the songs, Hairston took his responsibilities and contin-
ued developing the signature sound that people have to grown to love from
YP.
In 2001, YP released their debut album, Awesome God, with
Evidence Gospel (a division of Gospelflava.com). The mid-tempo title
track became an instant hit among church and college choirs across
America, and propelled the album to #13 on the Billboard Gospel Albums
chart. Additionally, it earned two Stellar Award nods in 2003 for Choir o
the Year and Contemporary Choir of the Year, a Soul Train Award nomina-
tion for Gospel Artist of the Year, the Gospel Mtusic Workshop of America
Excellence Award nomination for Choir of Year and the Gospel Truth
Magazine Award for Contemporary Choir of the Year.
The 2004 release of Thank You For The Change continued in the
same stride with songs "Up There" and "He Rose". However, it was Live:
The Praise, The Worship, released in 2005 that put YP on the map.
Producing the anthem, "Incredible God, Incredible Praise," YP received two
Stellar A ard nominations, peaked at #6 on the Billboard's gospel singles
chart, and was also #27 on Billboard's hottest gospel songs of 2006.
It was difficult to imagine howYP would top such a massive hit but
they did with the live recording of Exalted... Live In Baltimore.
The project was highlighted for "bringing it all together." with praise and
worship, rock and R&B inspired tunes, and. church music.
This album created more personal message from the choir and particular-
ly Hairston with "You Are" and "Freedom." On the same album was the
track "Everything Has Changed" which was as a precursor to the message
of Change that Presidential candidate Barack Obamra (now President-elect)
spread throughout his campaign.
The newest project in their legacy is a hybrid of the "ole' school" YP
sound with some new school edge, which adds an additional stamp to the
YP imprint. The choir shares their transparency while allowing listeners to
visualize the results of their faithfulness. During this time of disparity,
RESTING ON HIS PROMISE gives a message of hope and the ability to
believe in something or someone bigger than us. The new single and title
track, with its mid-tempo swing, shares that "I'm resting on His promise/I
know He's working it out for me/I'm resting on His promise/I know that
God is covering me." In YP tradition, their complex lyrics and harmonious
melodies have been tightly packaged into their new anthem, "Powerful
God". Best described as a musical testimony, the song starts asking simply,
"How did I make it out of all the things that I was in?" yet resolves boldly
with "I should have never doubted you/my Savior/always being able."
S The project also boasts appearances by Gospel greats; Dorinda
Clark-Cole with the jazzy yet traditional "Still Mighty"; singer, songwriter
and producer, Myron Butler ministers on "Great Expectations"; and Pastor
Shirley Caesar gives "High Praise" as she graces the album.
YP has had numerous television appearances such as BET's Bobby
Jones Gospel, Video Gospel and Lift Every Voice, The Stellar Awards,
TBN's Praise The Lord, Gospel Music Channel's The Kitchen Sink and
Hometown.Gospel, just to name a few. They also maintain a rigorous tour
schedule; which enables them to Praise the Lord with their supporters all
over the world. Singing songs from all of their projects, their appearances
are known for being energetic and spirit filled.
Youthful Praise has matured in age; however their message has
stayed consistent... to praise and uplift the name of the Lord.
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plant, pull and pack tree seedings, fertilizing, cleaning and gener-
al maintenance at plants nurseries. Wage is $7.25/hr. for 40 hr.
work wk. or the prevailing wage rates. Minimum guarantee 3/4 of
total hrs. offered. Furnished work tools, supplies & equipment.
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Transportation and subsistence upon completion of 50% of work
contract. Interested workers should apply at the local Dept. of
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RACE: WHITE
CASE: 09DE00077.
NOTICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO: TERESA SIPPLE
NATURAL MOTHER OF A.N.C.
You are hereby notified that the Goergia Department of Human Resources, acting through
the Carroll County Department of Family and Child Services, has filed the above and fore-
going Petition in the Juvenile Court of Carroll County, Georgia, seeking to have a hearing
on Deprivation for the minor child named above. The consequences of relief requested by
the Petitioner are set forth in detail by the Petition and a copy of that Petition may be
obtained at the Clerk of Court's office at 166-B Independence Drive, Carrollton or by con-
tact the attorney for the Petitioner, who Is T. Michael Flinn, 402 Taner Street, Carroilton,
Georgia 30117, telephone number (770) 832-0300.
You are further notified that this Deprivation Petition for the minor child was filed on the 29th
day of April, 2009. The court signed an Order authorizing service by publication on the 23rd
day of June, 2009. In the event you wish to contest or oppose the relief sought in this
Petition, you are directed and required to file an Answer with the Clerk of Juvenile Court of
Carroll County, Georgia, within sixty (60) days of the date of the order For Service By
Publication as set forth above.
You are further notified that If you wish to contest or oppose the relief set forth in the
Petition, you are requried to be and appear in said Juvenile Court of Carroll County,
Georgia at 166-B Independence Drive, Carrollton, Georgia on the 25th day ofAugust, 2009
at 10:00 a.m. to show cause why the relief of said Petition should not be granted.
You are further notified that you are entitled to counsel in these proceedings to be held at
the place, date and time identified herein and if you are unable, without undue financial
hardship, to employ such counsel, the Court will annoint counsel to represent you.
SO ORDERED, the 23rd day of June, 23, 2009.
DANIEL P. CAMP, JUDGE
JUVENILE COURT OF
CARROLL COUNTY, GEORGIA
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