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By ArnE Williams East Valley teen Romonia Dixon bested ten outstanding teenagers throughout the state of Arizona Tuesday morning to become the 2010 Arizona State Youth of the Year. Dixon was named at the 10th Annual Arizona Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Legislative Breakfast presented by the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. The event was held at the Sheraton in Downtown Phoenix .The keynote speaker for the legislative breakfast is Lincoln Kennedy, a former NFL Pro Bowl football player, Fox Sports Radio host and Boys & Girls Clubs alum. A senior at Tempe High School, Dixon has just been selected as the East Valley Youth of the Year in March where she won a $20,000 scholarship on behalf of the Victoria Lund Foundation, a long time supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley. She will receive $5,000 a year for four years through the fund. Dixon was among nine East Valley candidates competing for the East Valley Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year title. Dixon is on her way to graduating third in her class. She has been a member of the Boys & Girls Club for more than four years. She is also the captain of her varsity basketball team, a
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member of the National Honor Society, Stand and Serve (a peer leadership group), Student Council, Black Student Union, Math Team, D. E. C. A. and a meditation group at school. Besides Romonia Dixon, 17 of Tempe, the other ten candidates were: Christian Rodriguez, 17 of Scottsdale; Julisa Gonzalez, 17 of Mohave Valley; Jordan Douglas Chaffin; 19 of Safford, Marcus Barnett; 18 of Phoenix, Glenda Esquivel, 17 of Yuma; Chelsie Jones, 17 of Bullhead City; Shaelyn McCormack, 14 of Prescott; Juliet Lace Yardy, 17 of Tucson; Jada Branche, 14 of Luke Air Force Base; and Matthew Burke, 14 Davis Monthan Air Force Base. All 11 candidates will receive educational scholarships from continued on next page
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Principal Marcie Figueroa-Stewart (far right in inset) and several Campbell School students help dedicate the new music building at the school.The school band performed during the dedication program.
Story & Photos By Floyd Galloway It wasn’t as hot as it was when they first broke ground for the Cloves Campbell Sr. Elementary School in July of 1998, but the April 8, afternoon was pleasantly warm as students, administrators and community members gathered for the ribbon cutting of the new music building.
In 2007 voters approved $60 million bond, $2.4 million went to Campbell school for projects for the increasing student population. Improvements have included windows allowing natural light, HVAC and roof repair improvements and the building of the band building. The new building has a large band room and six classrooms in the architecturally sound and
aesthetically pleasing facility. Encompassing 11,275 sq. ft. construction on the building began February 2009. On hand to address the students and guests was Cloves Campbell Jr., son of the schools namesake and co-publisher of the Arizona Informant newspaper and Don L. Withers, president of D.L. Withers continued on next page
ASU Students Given The 411 Effect With Fashion Show, Business Showcase By Wayne Parham Louanna Faine aided by a host of local business persons, ASU students from the organization “411 Effect” and community friends showcased the fashion stylings of local designers at the Civic Space Park near by the ASU Downtown Phoenix campus. The event included a block party with a tabling of student organizations, local businesses, VIP community members, a fashion show, and a networking after party. "411 Effect is an ASU student run organization focused on building partnerships between local businesses and all Arizona State University campuses. 411 Effect's mission is to rebuild and redevelop the local economy by working with local businesses, vendors and organizations to create a strong network that pairs businesses and organizations with clients and customers through special events, advertising and marketing strategies. “This is the first of our annual spring events” said 411 Effect President Faine, “the event was free but we asked everyone to bring a non-perishable
411 Effect president Louanna Faine shows off one of the outfits from a local designer. W PARHAM/AZI PHOTO
food donation for distribution to St. Mary’s Food Bank and the Haiti Relief Fund and the community responded accordingly. “The event attracted people to the downtown campus and provided opportunities for students and gave businesses and student organizations a chance to get their name out”, she added. continued on next page
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“Its unity, collaboration and community all in one,” said Faine, who is journalism junior. “The entire community came out
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to lend a hand to make this event as successful as it was. “ They knew I had a vision and they went with it.” The event is funded mostly by a $21,000 grant from The Associated Students of Arizona State University Downtown (ASASUD). The rest came from business sponsors.
One of the goals of the 411 Effect is to bring together students from all four ASU campuses as well as the numerous community colleges and high schools. Clothing from local designers and students were featured in the fashion show which lasted for more than 2 hours and was run just as well as the more experi-
enced shows at the Phoenix and Scottsdale Fashion Weeks. Entertainment was provided by FAJJI Sharp and HB from Home Base served as the Master of Ceremonies. For additional info send a email to Lfaine @asu.edc or 411.com or visit their website at www.411effect.com
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the Fiesta Bowl ($11,000 to be distributed to candidates) and Darden Restaurants ($19,000 to candidates). Dixon received an additional $1,000 scholarship from Reader’s Digest. As the state winner, Dixon will represent Arizona in the regional competition to be held in July. The regional winner will then advance to the National Youth of the Year competition in Washington, D.C. in September and meet President Obama in the Oval Office. Sponsored by Reader’s Digest, the National
Youth of the Year program is designed to promote and recognize service to the community and Club, academic performance, contributions to family and spiritual life. The five regional winners will each receive $10,000 in educational scholarship from Reader’s Digest and the overall national winner will receive $15,000 in educational scholarship. The Arizona Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year competition has produced regional and national winners. In the eight years the legislative breakfast has existed, four out of seven State of Arizona Youth of the Year
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Construction, builders of the facility. Rep. Campbell noted his father’s community involvement and his dedication to promoting education and youth development. Withers stated his company was proud to be part of this project that will enhance the learning envi-
ronment of the students. Following performances by the schools choir and band in the courtyard, students eagerly led the attendees on a tour of their new building. Campbell School Principal Marcie Figueroa-Stewart said this great building will allow students to learn in a comfortable environment.
winners went on to win the regional title. The Arizona Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs is made up of 22 Organizations comprising 75 Clubs across the state. Those Clubs offer programs and services which promote and enhance the development ofboys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs in Arizona serve over 175,000 kids each year, and that number continues to grow. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow -- all while having fun, making it truly The Positive Place for Kids.
Hate Graffiti Not Similar By ArnE Williams Last week, the Arizona Informant reported on the hate crime symbol that had been spray-painted on the office of Calvin Goode, former Phoenix council member. In that report, we errantly wrote that Goode was Phoenix’s first African American council member. Goode was the second. Dr. Morrison Warren was the first African-American to serve on the Phoenix City Council. Also in that report, police had said the symbol also appeared on the New
Times building down the street and on a nearby construction company. However, examination of the symbol on the New Times does not appear to be the similar to the hate graffiti painted on Goode’s office. Police investigators say the symbol written on Goode’s office, in the shape of a 14 written with an exclamation point as the one, allegedly represents a 14-word white supremacist slogan. Police investigators are currently investigating the incidents trying to determine whether the buildings were randomly chosen or purposely targeted.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR COMMUNITY CALENDAR COMMUNITY CALENDAR COMMUNITY CALENDAR - APRIL WED 14 The city of Phoenix Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Homeownership Assistance Program information session to outline eligibility criteria. 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Devonshire Senior Center, 2802 E. Devonshire Ave. Families must be Federal Housing Administration creditworthy and complete the required eight-hour Homeownership Education and two-hour oneon-one Credit Assessment counseling. For information 602-2626602 or phoenix.gov/nsphome.
Semi-annual job fair at GateWay Community College 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lower cafeteria on campus, 108 N. 40th Street in Phoenix. The event is free and open to the public. For information call 602-286-8500 or e-mail careercenter@gatewaycc.edu.
THU 15 Arizona Press Women luncheon meeting. Open to the public at 11:45 a.m. at the Doubletree Guest Suites, 320 N. 44th St., Phoenix. Author Hannah Stevens will speak on “It’s a Digital World,” a how-to for using Internet search engines, blogging and polls. Reservations are
requested by April 13 to apw.reservations@gmail.com or call 480-778-8776. For information email westwoman@aol.com.
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County NAACP Branch Freedom Fund Dinner, “Bold Dreams, Big Victories.” 6 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m. dinner at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Phoenix recognizing six outstanding women for their contributions to the community and the NAACP. For tickets and information call 602-252-4064. Fundamental Rights Guaranteed by the Constitution will be discussed at the free Faces of
Diversity Brown Bag series noon at the Phoenix City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St. The free event is co-sponsored by the Phoenix Human Relations Commission and the city’s Equal Opportunity Department. Bring your lunch and enjoy a cultural experience. No reservation is needed. For information call 602495-3737 or 602-534-1557/TTY or phoenix.gov/eod/bbag.html.
SAT 17 My Father My Son We Are One annual breakfast 8 a.m. at 12805 W. Elwood in Avondale (127th Avenue and Elwood near Phoenix International Race Track). Speakers include busi-
ness owners, clergy, mental health specialists, authors, poets, and others who will address positive alternatives for youth as well as topics for adults on overcoming challenges. Program volunteers are being sought and additional information is available by calling 602-750-8146. VFW Post 1710 and Ladies Auxiliary, 1629 E. Jackson Street invites the public to join them for a tribute to past commanders and past presidents of the Post and Auxiliary from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Food, fellowship, a silent auction of beautiful wares, music and dancing. Donation at the door.
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How Health Care Reform Helps You Va. Governor Calls Black Newspaper To (NNPA) - I was proud to their parents’ insurance up to support the landmark their 26th birthday. health care bill that was It provides free preventive recently signed into law by care under Medicare. The law President Obama. Now that eliminates co-payments for health care reform is a realipreventive services and ty, what does it mean for exempts preventive services you? from deductibles under the Health care reform Medicare program. means accessibility. The new The law provides $40 billaw expands coverage to 32 lion in tax credits to small million more people. This businesses to help them offer helps guarantee that 94 peremployees coverage. Eligible cent of Americans will be employers will receive tax covered. It prevents insur- By U.S. Rep. Carolyn Cheeks credits and vouchers to help ance companies from dispay premiums. Small busiKilpatrick (D - Mich.) criminating based on prenesses with fewer than 50 existing conditions, health NNPA Special Commentary employees, or 96 percent of status, and gender. It ends recissions, which America’s businesses, will be exempt from means health plans cannot drop you if you the shared responsibility requirement. get sick. The law also prohibits plans from It provides help to early retirees. The law placing lifetime caps on coverage. creates a temporary re-insurance program— Health care reform means affordability. until the Exchanges are available—to help The new law creates health insurance offset the costs of expensive health claims exchanges – competitive marketplaces for employers that provide health benefits where individuals and small businesses can for retirees aged 55 to 64. buy affordable health care coverage. It also The law provides funding for provides families and small businesses with Community Health Centers, expanding the largest tax cut for health care in history. access to health care in communities where Health care reform means accountability. it is needed most. It also invests in training Insurance companies will be held account- programs to increase the number of primary able to keep premiums down and to prevent care doctors, nurses, and public health prodenials of care and coverage, including for fessionals available to serve you. pre-existing conditions. Health care reform means responsibility. The new law includes several This bill puts you and your doctor—not key provisions that will help insurance companies—in charge of your you and your family. Some of health care. The new law includes several key provi- them go into effect this year, sions that will help you and your family. while others are phased in over Some of them go into effect this year, while time. others are phased in over time. The law provides immediate help to the uninsured. It provides immediate access to The law makes key investments in insurance for Americans who are uninsured Medicaid and children’s health. It expands because of a pre-existing condition through eligibility for Medicaid to include all nona temporary high-risk pool. elderly Americans with income below 133 It closes the Medicare Part D Donut percent of the Federal Poverty Level – about Hole. The new law ends the Medicare Part $11,000 for individuals and about $24,000 D donut hole for prescription drug cover- for families – and provides fair assistance to age, starting with a $250 rebate for those in states to help cover the costs of these new the donut hole in 2010. It provides a 50% Medicaid populations. It maintains current discount on brand name drugs in the donut funding levels for the Children’s Health hole, beginning in 2011. It also phases in Insurance Program (CHIP) through fiscal additional discounts for brand name and year 2015 and increases payments to prigeneric drugs to close the donut hole com- mary care doctors in Medicaid. pletely by 2020. The Congressional Black Caucus looks The law extends coverage for young peo- forward to working with President Obama, ple until age 26. The law requires health Congress, and you to build a stronger, plans to allow young people to remain on healthier America.
Apologize For Confederate 'Mistake" "I apologize": This call wealth and taxpayers’ came at about 6:30 p.m. money to: irrationally and Wednesday (April 7) – right unjustifiably place Confedat the Free Press deadline. erate figures on the same The caller: Gov. Bob historic plane as such true McDonnell. After exchangheroes as President ing pleasantries, the goverAbraham Lincoln, Frednor immediately told the erick Douglass and the editor/publisher the reason 200,000 black soldiers who for his call. arguably made the differUnsurprisingly, his ence in defeating the traiurgent communication on torous, slaveholding this occasion was about his South; and support the BY RAY BOON Confederate History Month state-sanctioned and finProclamation – the des- NNPA GUEST COMMENTARY anced outrageous sesquipicable decree that he centennial program that issued honoring false heroes who fought promotes Virginia’s shameful role in the to preserve the cruel system of slavery Civil War. and to annihilate the United States of Elaborate plans to mark the 150th America and its promise of freedom. anniversary of the start of the Civil War We listened patiently. The governor are scheduled to go into high gear next immediately acknowledged that he had year. made a mistake and had amended his We respectfully warn the governor proclamation – a proclamation that again that he will face more trouble if he ignored the atrocities of slavery in an on- truly intends to keep his promise to help going attempt to sanitize the brutalization correct Virginia history and to fulfill his and degradation inflicted on Black peo- “Commonwealth of Opportunity” promise. ple. The proclamation was an outstandA major source of the problem: The ing example of how Confederate “schol- Confederate-sympathizing state sesquiars” use the sin of omission to justify their centennial commission chaired by fellow flimsy racist arguments. Republican Speaker of the House “I apologize for the mistake,” he told William J. Howell, who shifted a sesquithe editor/publisher. “I want you to know I centennial event from Hampton made a mistake … (and) to confirm I con- University when its president, Dr. William demn slavery.” R. Harvey, insisted that the commission In apparent response to criticism by respects rigorous, fair-minded scholarpolitical friend Doug Wilder and negative ship; and the commission’s unquestionnational press coverage, the governor ably explosive plans that irresponsibly was making reference to his insertion of call for the showing of “Birth of a Nation,” a paragraph in the proclamation con- a White supremacy movie that glorifies demning slavery as “evil and inhumane” the violent, hate-spewing Ku Klux Klan. and correctly blaming slavery as the The solution: rescind the ill-conceived, cause of the Civil War. racially divisive Confederate History He also told us he had made a sincere Month Proclamation and discontinue the effort “to fix the problem” and that, in his governor’s embracement of the sesquinext three years-plus as governor, he centennial activities that fuel the repulplanned to take positive steps to bring sive behavior of Tea Party types who are balance to history and fulfill the enlight- fanatically devoted to “taking our country ened, Free Press applauded promises he back.” made in his Jan. 16 inaugural Governor, we appreciate your call, “Commonwealth of Opportunity” address. with the hope that our conversation will We also suggested to the governor prove useful in your efforts to keep your that, wittingly or unwittingly, his procla- promises sincerely intended to build a mation - even with its amendment and better Commonwealth for all Virginians. apology - would only serve to regenerate the degenerate Confederate mentality Raymond H. Boone is editor/publisher because even the revised proclamation of the Richmond Free Press, an NNPA would use the seal of the Common- member newspapers.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR COMMUNITY CALENDAR COMMUNITY CALENDAR COMMUNITY CALENDAR Black Family Genealogy & History Society will meet at the Roosevelt Community Technology Center, 6029 South 7th Street in Phoenix. 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guest welcome. www.bfghs.net
in community activism but have never had the opportunity to develop their skills. Seating is limited. More information is available by calling Olivas at 480-731-8927, or Perry at 602-234-1255.
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Forum, presented by the Black Board of Directors Project and the Maricopa Community Colleges’ Center for Civic Participation, will be held 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Phoenix College’s Osborn Site in the Willo Conference Room (OssWillo 110), at the northeast corner of 11th avenue and Flower in Phoenix. The forum for community members that have an interest
munity College Poetry Slam Competition begins 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Detailed entry guidelines can be obtained by calling Kim Chuppa-Cornell at (480) 732-7022 or online at www.cgc.edu.
The inaugural West CultureFest will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. at Arizona State University’s West
campus in the center courtyard at 4701 W. Thunderbird Road in Phoenix. This community event features musical performances, storytelling, arts and crafts vendors and activities, dance performances, and food vendors. West CultureFest is free and open to the public. Visitor parking on the West campus costs $2 per hour. Information: 602-543-5306.
SAT 24 Race for Haiti at 8 a.m. Race run or walk the 5k and onemile races that begin at Wesley Bolin Plaza, 1700 W. Washington St. Sponsored by the Race for Haiti Foundation and Phoenix City Councilman Michael Johnson.
Proceeds from the Race for Haiti will benefit organizations working directly on the ground in Haiti. Links to these organizations and more information about the event can be found on the Race for Haiti Foundation Web site, raceforhaitifoundation.org. Free Prostate Cancer Screening sponsored by Phoenix Baptist Hospital and Southwest Prostate Cancer Foundation. 9 a.m. to noon at Phoenix Baptist Hospital, 2000 W. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix. Call or e-mail to reserve an appointment. Call 602-5473806 or e-mail at swprostatecancer@aol.com.
Square-N-Compass Chocolate Party 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, 11111 North 7th Street, in North Phoenix. Proceeds from the event support education and scholarship funding. Tickets can be purchased through the website, www.square-n-compass.com, or by contacting event coordinators Tim Seay 623-210-3977 or John Flowers 602-369-4101. Email Community Calendar items to ainewspaper@qwestoffice.net by noon Friday prior to publication date.
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L o l o’s C h i c k e n A n d Wa f f l e s A Fa m i l y A f f a i r Story and photo by Danny L. White Lolo’s Chicken and Waffles came to be several years ago when franchise owner Larry White, II, was splitting time between being a music producer by night and working with his father (Larry, Sr) and grandmother (Mrs. E. White) at the Golden Rule Café. The music business required more and more capital so Larry decided to open Mrs. White’s Café to accommodate the late late crowd coming from concerts or those having been out for the evening. One night a large crowd ventured into the Café and Larry was out of cornbread and did not have all the ingredients to fix a new batch and at 2 a.m. there was not a store close or open to acquire what he needed. He did have enough ingredients to make waffles and a small new waffle maker he had purchased for use at his home.
Larry Lolo White, II, (second right) is joined by his wife Rasheeda (left) grandmother; Ms. White (right) and children Trey (3rd left), Toyesha (center) and Chyna (front lower center), nephew Jamal and trusted employee Sharon.
It is often said “necessity is the creator invention” – well the concept was not knew but the opportunity to present it was. Without a second thought, Larry mixed up a batter that was more akin to cake batter. “That was a night to remember. A number of customers looked at the waffle and asked what it was? Recalled Larry who added, “We explained we were out of cornbread and we were going to start a
new thing - chicken and waffles in the coming weeks.” The concept caught on and the rest is history. In August, Lolo’s opened in the Crossing Plaza at 2765 N. Scottsdale Rd (SE corner of Thomas and Scottsdale Rds). A grand opening was held on August 1 and the eighth with free food and special remarks from Mrs. White and Bishop Alexis Thomas.
"First and foremost we have to thank God for blessing us the way he has," said Larry adding, “This could only have happened with his blessing. I knew the amount of work and commitment that was needed to own my own business from watching my dad and grandmother. “Being in business is not easy. It might look that way to some but it is a lot of work. You have to be there when others are not. You have to have a good product that you can stand behind and you have to have good (actually great help), I have been blessed with all the above,” said Larry. The original Lolo’s opened in September of 2002 at 10 West Yuma, which is two blocks south of Buckeye Rd, just off Central Ave, in a small site that many (other than Larry) did not believe would attract or accommodate a consistent clientele. Everyone else was wrong and Larry was right. “Going into business of
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ly inserts into this publication. Said Larry, “Early on, no one will have as much passion, commitment or desire to succeed or even see what you see. Therefore you have to be willing to do everything to set your business apart from others. Cont’d. Next Page
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Lolo’s Expands To Scottsdale Cont’d. from Page 4 “When Lolo’s first opened I was spending 1218 hours a day here or out trying to market/sell the business. I opened and I closed. I slept four to five hours a night. It was tough, but we got through,” said Larry stating that his family – wife Rasheeda, son Trey, daughter Toyesha, father, grandmother, extended family of in-laws and
friends all contributed with moral support, prayers and encouragement. The new Lolo’s was not in the plans Larry said, “We were actually looking to expand at the original site, when it was determined that the building was or might be a historic site. “We were just going to wait and see how things worked out when a few regular customers that
drove in twice a week from Scottsdale told me about this location. I was thinking Scottsdale real estate would be too high. Through curiosity only, we had looked in Glendale, Chandler and South Phoenix; everything was up so I just knew Scottsdale would be as well. To my surprise it wasn’t.” Larry reports the owner of the property was very eager to lease and they
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worked out a mutual agreement in no time flat. Originally, the new location was only going to be open from 7:30 am to 3pm, as it was felt longstanding businesses in Scottsdale would dominate the later evening demand. Again the uniqueness of the business proved a different story. “I was thinking I would give it six months to a year at the early to mid-day hours, however, customers asked us was it possible to stay open later?,” said Larry still smiling from the thought. Both locations serve a full menu of chicken and waffles, greens, beans and rice, yams, grits, cheese and eggs, fish and much more, with family members names tagged for various meals. Visit Lolo’s website at www.loloschickenandwaffles.com or call 602-3401304.
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Lenora “Doll” Carter, Former Arizona Resident Dies At 69 By Hazel Trice Edney NNPA Editor-in-Chief (NNPA) – Black publishers around the nation are mourning the sudden death of one of their own this week. Houston Forward Times Publisher Lenora “Doll” Carter, treasurer of the board of directors for the National Newspaper Publishers Association, and a former NNPA Publisher of the Year, was found dead of an apparent heart attack on Saturday morning, April 10. She was 69. “It is with a profound sadness that I inform some and confirm for others, the NNPA and the entire Black Newspaper Publishing world's great loss of our National Treasurer, Lenora “Doll” Carter,” announced NNPA Chairman Danny Bakewell Sr. in a statement released late Sunday after speaking to her Houston family by phone. “Yesterday, I spoke with Doll’s daughter Karen and gave her my sincere condolences and offered any help we could provide to both she and her family on behalf of all NNPA Publishers. As was the
Lenora “Doll” Carter case with her mother, Karen is proving to be a very strong and poised Black woman during this time of sadness and challenge to her family.” The body of the Houston journalistic icon will lie in state on Friday, April 16, starting at 12 Noon at Holman Street Baptist Church, 3501 Holman Street, Houston, with a celebration to be held Friday evening. The Homegoing Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 17 at Holman Street Baptist Church. Karen Carter Richards, the youngest of Carter’s two daughters, associate publisher of the paper who has worked alongside her mother for 28 years, said in an interview with the NNPA News Service that she went looking for her
mother after she did not answer repeated calls to her cell and home phones Saturday morning. She found her in her room by the bed. "She was already gone," she said. She said her mother had been on a regiment of high blood pressure medication. “She believed in the Lord. That’s what helps me to continue to stand and not completely fall to pieces because all I know is that she would expect me to be there Monday morning and get this paper out like always." Mustering spiritual strength reflective of her mother's, she said, "I know my Mom. We have never missed an issue in 50 years and we can’t start now." Bakewell, NNPA Foundation Chair Dorothy R. Leavell, and other members of NNPA are shaken by the death of Carter, who less than a month ago celebrated Black Press Week alongside them in Washington. Leavell, who has known Carter for more than 40 years, persuaded her to run for treasurer in 2003 and nominated her as publisher of the year in 2004, said
this week that Carter had hinted at not feeling well during the March 17-19 festivities in Washington. In their decades of working together as Black Publishers, Leavell was among the eye witnesses to Carter's soldier-like service to the Black Press. "Doll
exemplifies the publisher that is dedicated to the Black press. ... She truly deserves this honor, the highest honor bestowed by the NNPA Foundation,” Leavell said of her colleague upon nominating her as publisher of the year.
In addition to being fellow publishers, Leavell quickly pointed out that she and Carter also “shared these serious relationships with our grandchildren. We shared those stories of our grandchildren and we kept up with what they Cont’d. Page 19
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Traditional Caribbean food has come to town. Trevor and Janet Brown (above), co-owners of Starlight Cuisine are open for business. If you are looking for a new taste, you must try the finest spot in the Valley for authentic Caribbean taste, Starlight Cuisine. This reporter had the chance to sample several entrees and sides, jerk chicken, brown stew chicken, curried chicken, curried goat, and the special ox tail, fried plantain, coco bread, and steamed long grain white rice with peas. The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. I wish I would have had room for the fried fish, (catfish, tilapia, and snapper) but – they will see me again. The Starlight Cuisine is at 10575 W. Indian School Rd. # 107 in Avondale. Business hours: MSat. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., lunch special M-F 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., closed Sunday. You can call for dine-in, take-out, or catering at 623-872-9002, or go to www.starlightcuisine.com. WARDELL HOLDER, REPORTER/PHOTO
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Whispers Bring Old School Magic To Valley By Floyd Alvin Galloway With seven gold albums, two platinum albums, 12 Top Twenty singles, 40 charted hits since 1970, and four decades of Pop and R&B favorites, The Whispers are legends that make music memorable. Their concert on April 17, at the Celebrity Theatre will definitely be an addition to your favorite events. Throughout the 70’s and 80’s, The Whispers were the first artists featured on the newly formed Soul Train label (co-owned by the TV show's creator and host Don Cornelius and entrepreneur Dick Griffey). Their soft romantic sounds and tight vocals catapulted them to the top of the charts with hit albums, "One For The Money", "Open Up Your Love", and "Headlights" producing two singles that graced Billboard's Top 20 R&B Charts: "(Let's Go) All the Way" and "(Olivia) Lost and Turned Out". Their biggest hit ever from 1987's "Just Gets Better with Time", featured the R&B number one and their only US Top 10 pop entry. Their most successful selling album (double platinum), "Rock Steady", was collaboration with Kenneth “Babyface” Edmunds. It launched the volcanic rise of Babyface’s career that continues to spill over hit after hit.
The Whispers bring their smooth R&B sounds to Celebrity Theatre on Saturday.
The legendary and timeless career of the group began in 1963 when twin brothers Walter and Wallace Scott joined friends Nicholas Caldwell, Marcus Hutson, and Gordy Harmon to form a local singing group. They perfected their tight harmonies on the street corners in the Watts section of Los Angeles and in nightclubs in the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Area. Through Harmon, who sang with the “Superbs”, they met Lou Bedell at Dore Records in Hollywood. He liked their soft sound and named them
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“the Whispers”. The teenagers recorded five Dore singles, including such songs as “It Only Hurts for a Little While,” “Great Day” and “As I Sit Here.” In 1971 Harmon left the group and was replaced by Leaveil Degree who had previously sung with “The Friends of Distinction.” Hutson stopped performing with the group in 1989 due to ill health. When the other members of the group learned that he was in the later stages of cancer, they sought medical care anywhere there was hope, even in Mexico. In 2000,
when he passed on, the Whispers vowed never to replace him. In the 1990s, Brothers Walter and Scotty cut My Brothers Keeper, a critically acclaimed duet album in 1993, scoring another R&B hit with a cover of the Intruders' "I Wanna Know Your Name." “Toast to the Ladies” released in 1995 featured a collection of love songs dedicated to women all over the world. In 1997 the group featured the works of Babyface once again with their album, "Songbook, Vol. 1: The Songs of Babyface”. In 2003, The Whispers’ four decades of accomplishments were acknowledged when Charlie Thomas of the Drifters inducted them into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. In 2005, The San Francisco Chapter of the Grammy Awards presented the Whispers with the prestigious Governors Award, the highest honor bestowed by an Academy Chapter, which honors music legends whose creative talents and accomplishments have crossed all musical boundaries to be recognized as an asset to our music community. Still performing around the world to thousands of loyal fans and still consists of Walter Scott, Wallace Scott, Nicholas Caldwell, and Leaveil Degree.
American Legion Post #65 – 602-268-6059 – 1624 E. Broadway – Sunday Karaoke with cash prizes and dancing, 8 p.m. until closing. Tuesday Chicago Style Stepping on Broadway from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday pool tournament night. Free line dancing classes 6 to 8 p.m. Also Ole School Wednesday with hosts Darlene and Jewell giving away prizes with ole school sounds from DJ Mike, 7 p.m. Ms. Phyllis in the kitchen. Thursday is Ladies night and games night – cards, dominoes, pool. Friday and Saturdays D J and party nights. Join us for First Fridays. Games, raffles, music, food available and lots of fun. Saturday night is party night. AMVETS Post #65 – 602-257-9016 – 1303 W. Grant – Happy Hour 12 – 6 p.m. Mon-Fri. Monday members night; Drink specials 6 p.m. until close. Tuesday Steak and game night starts 7 p.m. Thursday Karaoke from 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday are party and jamming nights with DJ Louie, Louie 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Elks Lodge #477 - 602-254-1772, 1007 S. 7th Avenue. The Elks is temporarily closed. Look for our Grand Reopening soon. Sportsman Social Club - 943 W. Watkins Road- 602-2527153 – Birthday parties every Saturday. Back Yard Boogie cookout every Sunday starting at 4 p.m. Ladies night Thursday with drink specials and the sounds of DJ Mo’ Reece. \VFW Post 1710 - 602-253-6409- 1629 E. Jackson – Tuesday games night – cards and dominoes. Chicago style stepping lessons from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ian in the kitchen. Pinochle Wednesday afternoons starting at 1 p.m. Ladies Night Wednesday 7 p.m. Ladies free, drink specials, pool tournament, music and food available. Lisa in the kitchen Wednesday and Thursday. Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Delicious food available Friday night. Pool tournament, Jazz music with DJ Scorpio, snacks every Sunday. Saturday, April 17, join us in honoring our Past Commanders and Past Presidents from 4 p to 11 p.m. Donation requested. Food, music, silent auction, lots of fun. All organizations invite the public to book birthday, anniversary or other special event at their posts.
Comedian Joe Torry To Host Whispers Show By Deborah René Can you handle wide grin laughter and unforgettable soul music in one night? Be prepared to laugh, snap, and love with the creative comedy of Joe Torry and the mix of romantic finger popping soul music with the Whispers and Lakeside’s leading man, Captain Mark Wood at the Celebrity Theater on Saturday. Widely recognized for his work on Def Comedy Jam, comedian and show host, Joe Torry shared a few words welcoming Phoenix to enjoy Saturday’s upcoming show. Torry describes himself as a “front porch preacher” type of comedian who tells stories about life and relationships. Torry who writes his material, reflected on staying power in the business said, “Be aware of your audiences and be able to play and perform on any stage whether it’s working with Yolanda Adams and Shirley Ceasar, a PG audience, white audience, black audience or mixed. I just finished performing for a group of lawyers and judges. You want to also be original.” Torry described differences in performers such as character actors, story tellers, and stand up comics. He said, “You have to find your strength and put the work into it.”
My Father My Son We Are One Celebrates Ways To Believe, Succeed By Deborah René My Father My Son We Are One will celebrate its annual breakfast event on April 17 at 8 am. This year’s event will be held at 12805 W. Elwood in Avondale. (127th Avenue and Elwood) near the Phoenix International Race Track. Uplifting individuals and families; Robert Eaden Sr. who is also a pastor, provides a platform this Saturday for speakers encouraging positive change during current times.
Pastor Robert L. Eaden Sr. and son Robert Jr.
The public is invited to attend the ticketed event, focused on concrete ways to believe and succeed in the future. Breakfast event speakers include business owners, clergy, mental health specialists, authors, poets, and others who will address positive alternatives for youth as well as topics for adults on overcoming challenges. An added bonus for those attending the event includes blood pressure checks to address decreasing stress and
increasing proper health. My Father My Son works with men and women of all ages and this year’s focus strongly embraces youth and the needs of recognizing the work of young people. “We don’t want to ignore the good works and needs of young people who are doing the right things yet are receiving very little encouragement,” says Eaden. Budget cuts in schools have affected programs such as theater, music, and sports for youth and My
Father My Son We Are One looks to provide sources through its mentorship program. Exposing young people to museums, different types of music, or more outdoor activities provides ways to examine and function in the world differently; with belief systems and guidance a positive outcome can be obtained. Program volunteers are being sought and information about the program is available at 602-750-8146.
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POWER MOVES: Sean P. DidBEHIND THE SCENES dy Combs is planning to buy a British soccer team. The multi-millionaire rapper is reportedly making moves to invest in struggling London club Crystal Palace - which is currently facing bankruptcy and had 10 league points deducted after going into administration - but is also looking at other sports teams in need of a major cash injec- BY ANTRACIA MOORINGS tion. A source told The Sun newspaper: "Diddy was in London meeting football fixers a couple of weeks ago. The finance is in place, he's just deciding who he thinks he'll make a bid for. "Portsmouth - who are also in severe debt - were mentioned but he thought Palace were a better idea. "He could cover their debt and bankroll a return to the Premier League. He liked the name as well." KICKING OFF SPRING: Mary J. Blige has teamed up with Degree Women's antiperspirant to kick-off their newest deodorant and body mist line Natureffects. Blige lent her pipes to a special free concert held in New York City's Times Square on March 22, to show her support for the company's “Dare to Join Forces with Nature” campaign. The company will transform New York City streets into a spring paradise with cascading flowers and trees along the usually bare concrete sidewalks. "Degree salutes women who dare to feel more alive, and who are inspiring and confident, which is quite an empowering message!" said Blige in a statement. "That's why Degree Women Natureffects is helping to support my organization FAWN (Foundation for the Advancement of Woman Now), helping women gain the confidence." SHEDDING THE POUNDS: Following in the footsteps of Jenny McCarthy and Lynn Redgrave, Oscar and Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson will plug Weight Watchers in a new national ad campaign, discussing how the program helped her eat
ZONEI N-A&E right and shed those extra pounds after the birth of her son last year. "I decided to do Weight Watchers. I feel like I've conquered the world," Hudson said in her first promo stop today on Good Morning America. "No one recognizes me anymore. I wanted to go in a different direction and find a better lifestyle." TV spots featuring the 28-year-old Dreamgirl will premiere in prime time. Hudson will also appear on the cover of the May/June issue of Weight Watchers Magazine. BRIEFLY: Gabourey Sidibe is going to be hosting an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live! No word on an exact date that the “Precious” star will be hosting…. An Arizona judge sentenced rapper DMX to six months in a Phoenix jail for violating his probation by regularly using drugs, court officials said. The former chart-topper, whose legally known as Earl Simmons, was also placed on 20 months probation by Maricopa County Court Commissioner Christine Mulleneaux… S. Epatha Merkerson, the senior member of the "Law & Order" cast, is leaving after the show's current 20th season. Merkerson, who joined the NBC drama in 1993 as New York police Lt. Anita Van Buren, has decided to exit after 16 years, according to a person close to the show who spoke on the condition of anonymity because that person wasn't authorized to speak about cast changes. FINALLY: Serena Williams was awarded the prestigious Laureus World Sports Award for Sportswoman of the Year earlier this month. She's now being awarded the 2009 WTA Tour Player of the Year. Along with that award, Serena also won the Double Team of the Year award with her sister Venus.
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Lakeside Hosted by Joe Torry at the Celebrity Theatre. Showtime 8 p.m. 440 N. 32nd Street in Phoenix. 602-2671600 celebritytheatre.com
SAT-SUN 17-18 Gibson Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival: Larry Coryell-guitar, Rick Estrin & The Nightcaps-harmonica blues, Tinsley Ellis-guitar-vocals + local bands, noon-10 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun., free, 58th Ave. at Glendale avenues, free parking, food, wine, crafts, 623-930-2299 ext. 3, glendaleaz.com/events. THU 22 One Mo’ Time presented by The Black Theatre Troupe opens and runs through May 2 at the Playhouse on the Park, Viad Center, Downtown Phoenix. Directed by David J. Hemphill with musical direction by John Massaro and choreography by Molly LaJoie. Call the box office at 602-254-2151 ext 4 or visit online at: www.blacktheatretroupe.org or www.phxtheatre.com.
FRI 23 Sax sensation Euge Groove and guitar hero Craig Chaquico in concert 7 p.m. at the Valley’s newest amphitheater, Sage Court at the plush JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, north of Loop 101 and East of Tatum Blvd., at 5350 East Marriott Drive in Phoenix. Tickets are available by phone 602-244-8444 or visit www.sageconcerts.com. VIP concert and hotel packages also available.
— MAY— FRI 7 Patti LaBelle, soulful diva extraordinaire, at
Celebrity Theatre. Tickets at Celebrity Theatre or online at www.celebritytheatre.com. To charge by phone, call 602267-1600 ext. 1. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. Celebrity Theatre is on 32nd St., just 4 blocks south of the Loop 202 freeway, in Phoenix. Free parking.
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sports in America; the fans of NASCAR are some of the most loyal. “We are really excited to be partnered with Crave. The chip is really tasty and the guys involved with it are really high quality individuals,” said Bryan Sperber, president of PIR. “When Jamir first approached me with the idea, we thought it was a great fit. They are just getting started and already they are getting a lot of traction around, around the brand, around the product. People are getting excited and we’re proud to be a part of their marketing
mix and help launch this great product,” Sperber said. Miller who has the entrepreneurial spirit, began in the food industry in 2004 with Miller International Foods which had 100 employees and in 2008 he entered into a joint venture with Café Valley Bakery which operated under Hosanna Foods. “You have to make your dream real to you. By working hard and sticking with it, you can make it happen.” Words he learned from his mother and what he teaches his children. Check out Crave Chips, www.cravechips.com.
Jamir Miller was used to hitting opponents hard as a linebacker and defensive end for the Cleveland Browns and the Arizona Cardinals. Now the retired All-Pro defensive lineman is making a name for himself hitting the business world with success. Miller, CEO and founder of Sack Time Snacks, has teamed up with Phoenix International Speedway Corporation, with Crave Potato Chips. Making its Bob Colgrove, president and Jamir Miller (right), founder and debut as the official potato chip CEO of Sack Time Snacks based in Scottsdale, are makers of the of International Speedway new kettle-cooked chip Crave, the official chip of PIR. Corporation, at the Subway company officials Crave is president of Albertson’s Food Fresh 600 NASCAR races at PIR prepared only with the purest, and Drug, the chips will hit stores in mid-May. on April 9,10, Crave the Crunch all-natural oils and seasonings. “We wanted to put the best “The people and staff at PIR chips are all natural, zero trans fat, and glutten free (except Malt possible product together for the have been great, very helpful,” consumer,” Miller said. Miller said. Though some Vinegar & Sea Salt). “Crave chip was developed as African Americans have a Crave is a high-flavor, kettlecooked potato chip. All natural, a healthier snack alternative with misconception about NASCAR, gluten free (with the exception four individual flavors. Making Miller says he enjoys the sport of Malt Vinegar & Sea Salt), sure we keep the today’s and the opportunities it brings. trans fat-free and cholesterol- consumers in mind in terms of “It’s a great sport to watch and free, Crave introduces four health consciousness, three of be a part of. I hope more African exciting flavors including Sassy the four flavors are gluten free” Americans get involved as Bob Colgrove, spectator and as a business Former All-Pro defensive lineman Jamir Miller (right) talks with Spuds, Hickory Barbecue, Malt expressed Vinegar & Sea Salt, and Sea Salt president of Sack Time Snacks. opportunity.” actor, musician and pro-wrestler Hollywood Yates at the Phoenix One of the fastest growing Int’l Raceway. & Cracked Pepper. According to According to Colgrove, a former
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hese recipes celebrate “Fifty Years of Flavor,” taking their inspiration from an original Häagen-Dazs favorite, a popular ethnic flavor introduced in the ’90s, and the latest addition to the trendy Häagen-Dazs Five™ line.
Dulce de Leche with Hot Spiced Pecans: It starts with a delicious combination of caramel ice cream swirled with ribbons of golden caramel and adds a dash of spicy heat. Honey Bee Cookies with Vanilla Honey Bee Ice Cream: These cute cookies top vanilla ice cream blended with golden honey. This sweet ice cream has an even sweeter purpose: funding research to protect disappearing honey bee populations. Lemon Raspberry Clouds: Light and delicate, these meringues are heavenly with raspberry sauce and Häagen-Dazs Five Lemon ice cream. This ice cream is the height of simplicity with only five ingredients and the taste of refreshing pure lemon and sweet cream.
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Dulce de Leche with Hot Spiced Pecans Makes 4 servings 1/2 cup whipping cream 3 ounces (1/2 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate 1/4 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt or sea salt 1/8 teaspoon ground chipotle or cayenne pepper (or to taste) 1/8 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1 teaspoon butter Häagen-Dazs Dulce de Leche All Natural Ice Cream Chocolate Garnish Heat cream to a low simmer in a small saucepan or bowl in microwave. Add 2 ounces of the chocolate and let stand 1 minute. Stir until Häagen-Dazs Celebrates smooth. Cool slightly. (Pour Fifty Years of Flavor into a squeeze bottle if desired.) n iconic ice cream brand celebrates Place remaining chocolate its 50th birthday this May. Häagenin small zip-top plastic bag. Dazs®, the name synonymous with Microwave 45 to 60 seconds ice cream quality, was created by Reuben on high until chocolate is Mattus, after selling flavored ices and ice softened; knead with fingers cream pops from a horse drawn cart on the until smooth. Snip 1/8 inch bustling streets of New York City in the off one corner of bag. Spread early 1900s. Reuben’s dream was to craft a piece of wax paper on a an ice cream of superior quality and baking sheet. Squeeze unequaled taste. He launched the all chocolate from bag into natural, super premium Häagen-Dazs ice 2-inch decorative shapes. cream line in 1960 with three classic Let stand until firm or place flavors that are still favorites today — in refrigerator for a few Vanilla, Chocolate and Coffee. minutes. Gently lift from Over the past 50 years, each new paper. Häagen-Dazs flavor has been crafted without compromise. It took Reuben six Hot Spiced Nuts years to find the perfect strawberry — Combine salt, chipotle or Hoods and Totems from the Northwest — cayenne and sugar in a small for his Strawberry ice cream. California bowl. Melt butter in skillet raisins are plumped in a rich rum blend for over medium heat. Add exactly 42 days before they’re ready for pecans and spice mix, stir Häagen-Dazs Rum Raisin ice cream. until nuts are evenly coated. Berries are “hugged” to release their juices Stir frequently over medium which are then blended into the ice cream, heat until lightly toasted and giving berry flavors their subtle all-natural fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. color. These extra steps and others guaranTo serve, drizzle four plates tee that each all-natural spoonful meets or bowls with about 1 tableReuben’s strict standards. spoon chocolate sauce. Truly made like no other, today Häagen(Remaining sauce can be Dazs ice cream offers more than 65 flavors refrigerated up to 2 weeks.) of ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt and Place a scoop of Dulce de frozen snacks available around the globe Leche ice cream over chocofor ice cream lovers seeking true taste. late. Top with spiced nuts Reuben would most certainly be proud. and chocolate garnish. For more information, please visit www.haagen-dazs.com.
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Lemon Raspberry Clouds Makes 6 servings Egg white meringue shells take a few hours in the oven, so plan ahead. Make in advance and store airtight for up to a week. Meringue Shells 3 large egg whites (scant 1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon vanilla Pinch of salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar Raspberry Sauce 3 cups (about 12 ounces) fresh raspberries, divided use 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon orange juice or water 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch Häagen-Dazs Five Lemon All Natural Ice Cream Lemon zest and mint for garnish Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine egg whites, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until whites hold very firm glossy peaks, about 5 minutes. With a spring-loaded ice cream scoop or large spoon, evenly space six mounds of meringue on prepared baking sheet. With the back of a spoon, form a depression in the center of each mound. Bake 1 hour. Turn oven off and leave in oven with door closed for another hour. Remove from oven and cool completely. Use metal spatula to remove from parchment paper. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week. Raspberry sauce: Place 1 1/2 cups berries, sugar, juice or water and cornstarch in a small (1-quart size) saucepan. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring frequently. Simmer on low 2 minutes until liquid is translucent and berries are broken down. Cool. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce into depression of each meringue. Place a scoop of ice cream over sauce. Garnish with remaining raspberries, lemon zest and mint leaf.
Honey Bee Cookies with Vanilla Honey Bee Ice Cream Makes about 5 dozen small cookies 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus about 1/4 cup for rolling Sugar sprinkles and icing tubes for decorating Häagen-Dazs All Natural Vanilla Honey Bee Ice Cream In large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, egg, vanilla and spices until creamy. Gradually add flour, beating until well blended. Dough will be stiff. Divide dough in half; flatten to 1/2 inch and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until firm. (Dough can be refrigerated up to 1 week, or frozen for longer storage.) Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly flour a work surface. Place one piece of dough on surface, sprinkle with flour; roll to even 1/8-inch thickness. Cut in desired shapes and place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased or parchment lined baking sheet. Brush off any excess flour. Decorate with sugar. Bake about 8 minutes until light golden brown on edges. Cool cookies on wire rack. Add icing outlines if desired. Store airtight. Serve with Vanilla Honey Bee Ice Cream. Serving size is 1 scoop ice cream and 3 cookies.
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BEJARANO, STOGLIN, HAWKINS HEAD TALENTED ALL-INFORMANT TEAM By Vincent R. Crawford Sports Editor On 27 previous occasions, this newspaper has put together an All-Arizona Informant Super Ten Boys Basketball Team, but this year may be the most talented collection of athletes ever with a lot of the players having signed to compete for major colleges next season. For this year’s team, there are two changes from the norm beginning with a name change. To align the boys and girls team, which now honors ten young ladies for the first time in 19 selections, the new name of the young men’s team is the All-Arizona Informant Boys Basketball Team. And, for the second time in Informant history, the newspaper has opted to select 11 players to their prestigious boys’ squad due to the closeness in voting that failed to break a tie. The only other time this has happened was for the 1980-81 scholastic season. As the newspaper has done many times in the past, this year’s team is comprised of all seniors since it is their final time donning a high school uniform.
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tions in the Final Four of the 4A Division II state playoffs. Cotton excelled in a region that had three teams, including Tucson Amphitheater, reach this year’s Final Four. Cotton averaged 23.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.7 steals to lead Palo Verde in numerous statistical categories as one of the
scoring record (1,132; 3,002) by scoring 1,152 points this season and 3,164 in his prep career. Not only did Hawkins average 36.0 points per outing, he also amassed 10.1 rebounds, 4.6 steals and 3.7 assists each contest. Matthews was a key member on the Knights
TERRELL STOGLIN In alphabetical order, the 11 members of this year’s team are Phoenix North’s Daniel Bejarano, Laveen Cesar Chavez’ Brandon Brown, Vail Cienega’s Brandon Burnett, Tucson Palo Verde’s Bryce Cotton, Goodyear Estrella Foothills’ Corey Hawkins, Phoenix Saint Mary’s George Matthews, Tucson Santa Rita’s Terrell Stoglin, Tucson Magnet’s Sama Taku, Goodyear Desert Edge’s Ryan Whitehead, Mesa Mountain View’s Asaad Woods and Phoenix Sunnyslope’s Royce Woolridge. Bejarano is a young man headed to the University of Arizona and is a three-time selection to this team. For the Mustangs, he started all four seasons and led North to the Final Four each year with the Mustangs winning backto-back state champi-
onships in 2009 and 2010. As a starting guard, he averaged 21.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.8 blocks per game. Bejarano is the son of former All-Informant Damian Goza. Brown was not only an explosive scorer for the Champions, but he was a great defender and passer as well for a team that advanced to the Class 5A Division I state title game against Metro Region rival North. The Champions’ starting guard averaged 23.2 points, 4.8 steals, 4.2 assists and 3.8 rebounds and if the team would have beaten North, it would have been the first team title in school tenyear history. Brown, along with Marcus Barnett, gave the Champions one of the top back courts in the state. Burnett is easily one of
the state’s most deadly shooters as he led the Bobcats to the Elite Eight round of the 4A Division I playoffs before their season was ended by Tucson Catalina Foothills. The Bobcats’ starting forward averaged 22.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals as Cienega managed to qualify for the post season and win one game with a 17-13 record. Burnett is the nephew of former Tucson Rincon/University’s Parade All-American running back Jesse Parker (‘72). Cotton was another one of Arizona’s leading scorers, but Gila Region adversary Santa Rita ended his and the Titans title aspira-
GEORGE MATTHEWS Titans starting guards. The Arizona State University-bound Hawkins broke all kinds of scoring records this season en route to leading the Wolves to their third consecutive 3A state championship. Hawkins, who is a guard and the son of former NBA star, Hersey, set the new single season and career Class 3A scoring record (958; 2,484) and the all-time state single season and career
state championship team in 2009, but graduation and injuries hit Saint Mary’s hard in 2010 as they finished 18-10. Thanks to Matthews, however, the Knights caught fire late in the season and won five games in a row to qualify for the playoffs and two more before North beat them in one of the semifinal games. This year, Matthews averaged 18.6 points and 11.3 rebounds to lead the Knights in both categories. Matthews played both guard and forward for the Knights. Stoglin and Santa Rita were almost the Buffalo continued on page 17
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Pima CC Hosts ACCAC Track And Field Powers By Jessie Vanderson TUCSON- All the big dogs in Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) track and field made a visit recently to Pima Community College's Aztecs Stadium as the West Side school hosted the first ACCAC Conference meet of the season. Central Arizona College, Phoenix College, Scottsdale Community College, Mesa Community College, Glendale Community College, Paradise Valley Community College, and Pima form a group of ACCAC schools that have regularly brought national recognition to the ACCAC in track and field. In action at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Indoors National Championships in early March, Paradise Valley's Talihar Hasson won the men's national championship in the 1,000-meter run with a clocking of 2 minutes, 30.6 seconds. Freshman Mariah Bowers (Queen Creek High) raced to second-place in the women's 800-meters (2:18.4) at that meet for Paradise Valley. The Pumas' George Alex took second in the men's 3,000meters while his teammate Matt Vipond soared to second in the men's pole vault. Glendale sophomore Anthony Tarkington (Tolleson High) sprinted to third (6.68) in the men's 60meter dash, and fourth (21.9) in the 200-meters at that competition. At the NJCAA Outdoors Track and Field National Championships last May, Pima freshman Stephan Bullard surprised the field by sprinting to fourth-place (1:51.16), and set a new men's record for the Aztecs in the 800. The product of Tucson's Santa Rita HIgh School had only been competing in the 800 about two months. Central Arizona's program has been the "pride" of the ACCAC for more than four decades. The Vaquero women finished third at the 2009 NJCAA national championships meet while the Central men claimed fourthplace as CAC led all ACCAC teams. The Vaqueros' prowess in men's and women's track and field was on full display at Pima on a sun-kissed Saturday in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains last month. The CAC men and
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Sophomore Cris Phillips' sensational anchor leg brought Pima CC a victory in the men's 4x400-meter relay.
women went unbeaten against Glendale, Mesa, Scottsdale, Pima and Phoenix College. CAC's Jordan EdwardMack won the men's 100 (10.66) by just edging Tarkington, who took second (10.67). The Vaqueros' Joe Cooks finished third (10:72) as CAC claimed four of the top 6 finishes. Glendale's Mikio Bain was fifth (10.78). Former Phoenix Cortez sprint standout Stefan Johnson finished sixth (10.8) for CAC. Cooks later took the 200 in 21.4, followed by Johnson in second (21.5). Tarkington grabbed third (21.64) while Bain tied Central's Joel Hotckins for fourth (21.65). CAC dominated the men's sprints as Vaquero Dennis Scruggs won the 400 (48.2). Pima sophomore Cris "Chicago" Phillips jetted to second (48.7) in the 400 while Mesa received a thirdplace effort (49.1) from Clark Coyle, and a fourth from Devin Green (49.2). Terry Benson (14.4) of CAC clipped Mesa's Tyler Sipe (14.5) in the men's 110meter high hurdles. Freshman Weston Diehl (Paradise Valley High) hustled to third (14.8) for Scottdale. CAC sophomore Shane Brathwaite later edged Benson to take the 400meter hurdles in 54.3. Benson took second (54.5). Coyle was third (55.1). "Shane Brathwaite is the No.1 guy returning in the 400. Terry Benson ran 52s in the immediate hurdles last year," said CAC head coach Al Shirley. Phillips, a sophomore from Lincoln High in San Diego, outkicked Brathwaite in a thrilling stretch duel on
the anchor leg to give Pima a rare victory (3:16.1) over CAC (3:16.5) in the men's 4x400-meter relay. "I just knew he (Brathwaite) was going to come and sit on me the whole time," said Phillips. "I just ran my race. I knew it was going to be a battle to the finish. "Coming around the last curve, I felt that I had it." Matthew Roberson, Phillip Hobart and Bullard teamed with Phillips on the Aztecs' 4x400. Scruggs, Benson and Edwards-Mack put in legs with Brathwaite for CAC in that race. In what was a new strategy for him, he ran from the front from the start to the finish while taking the twolap sprint in 1:53.0. Central's Isaiah Ward ran to second (1:54.1) while his teammate Henry Lelei took third (1:54.2). "I took the race from out in front, and that was a different place for me," said Bullard. "I had a little push from Central with 200 meters to go, and that made me kick it in." In surprising early season
efforts, the men's 4x100meter relay teams from Central, Glendale, and Pima all posted qualifying times for the NJCAA national championship meet next month in Hutchinson, Kan. CAC's foursome of Johnson, Cooks, Joel Hotchkin, and Shaun Murray teamed to win the 4x100 in 40.3. A Glendale unit of Tarkington, Bain, Dmitri Holman and Kirby Wilson finished second (41.0) while Pima's quartet of Robertson, Nathan Manigault, Antoine Thomas and Derrick Coker joined to take third (41.53). In the women's meet, CAC won every event except the 3,000-meter steeplechase (won by Mesa sophomore Samantha Meyerhoff in 12:02.3), and the pole vault (won by Scottsdale's Laura Cain with a height of 3.60 meters). The Vaqueros' Tameka Williams took the 100 (11.5) and the 200 (24.1). Central's Erin Humphrey won the 400 (55.6). Violah Lagat raced to victories in the 800 (2:14.7) and the 1500-meters (4:46.4) for CAC. Kierre Beckles was also a double winner for the Vaqueros, getting across the finish line first in the 100meter hurdles (13.5) and the 400 hurdles (1:04.8). The visitors from Coolidge also received victories from Kenish Throughsingh in the shot put (11.63m), discus (40.31m) and hammer throw (45.59m). Central's Shantae Boney won the high jump (1.65m) while Williams leaped to victory in the long jump (5.66m). Bowers took second in the 400 (58.5) and sixth (26.4) in the 200 to pace the Paradise Valley women in the lane races. Former Rio Rico High standout Jolanne Balderrama, a sophomore at Mesa, finished second (2:23.3) in the 800.
Arizona Rattlers Move First Home Game To April 16 To Accommodate Playoff Bound Suns Arizona Rattlers’ fans will get their football fix one day earlier than originally scheduled this year. The game vs. the Chicago Rush was initially planned for Saturday April 17, but is being moved to the 16th to allow for a possible Phoenix Suns home playoff game. Kick off for the game will remain at 7:30 p.m. and will still be broadcast live on AZTV 7/Cable 13. The team is proud to have nine games aired on local and national television in 2010, which is more than any other year in team history. Season tickets and single game tickets are available online at www.azrattlers.com or by calling the Arizona Rattlers at 602-379-2333.
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Racial Dynamics Of March Madness By George Barnes Shortly after press time last week, the Duke University Blue Devils and the Butler Bulldogs battled for the 2009-10 NCAA Men’s Basketball title. The Blue Devils, a number one seed, represented a storied program with multiple championships. This was the first time that the Bulldogs, a fifth seed when this tournament began, have made it to the Final Four and of course the championship game was this tiny Indiana schools’ first opportunity to win the crown. The contest, won by the Blue Devils 61-59 was an idea clash. It represented the big and powerful against the small and meek. The haves against the have nots. A party favorite against a party crasher that is often never invited to the ball. Some say it is this type of intrigue that makes March Madness America’s number one sporting event, larger then the Super Bowl, the World Series, and the NBA Finals. Experts claim it’s the finality of the games where it’s win or go home that keep the rating up. Other say it’s the passion and unpredictability of the kids that gives this event the highest billing. I offer this theory on the popularity of this sporting sensation. March Madness represent the final time that the dominate culture of this society can see their children perform and compete for a national team title. Many of their kids, which are participating now in this tournament will never get the opportunity to compete at the next level, the professional ranks. Take the tournament’s 2008-09 most dominating player Tyler Hansbrough. Hansbrough lead his North Carolina Tarheels to the championship and was to the media “all that and a bag of chips.” He was taken with the 13th pick in the NBA draft by the Indiana Pacers. He may someday become a force in the league but today he is marginal at best. Remember Adam Morrison of Gonzaga? He was America’s darling, the next Larry Bird leading the nation in scoring. Morrison barely gets off of the bench when he is not injured. The same can be said of other former greats in this tournament that wasn’t that successful at the next level. Mike Gminski, Mark Alarie, Jim Spanarkle, Bobby Hurley, J.J Riddick and Christian Lattner, ironically all former Blue Devils, were all given the same accolades in the tournament as Hansbrough and Morrison. The mainstream media realize that the dominant culture want to hear more about their kids and will do everything to promote them. One of the original owners of this paper once said to me that he could close his eyes and listen to the sportscaster and tell which players were white as superlatives were often used to describe routine plays. This was a banner year for the NCAA and as suspected this year’s championship game ratings were off the charts. The Bulldogs on occasion had three or four white players on the floor at one time while the Blue Devils once placed four white guys and a light skin brother battling for the crown. The dominate culture was in pre-1966 (the first year five Blacks players started in an NCAA championship game) heaven for this contest. Imagine if Butler’s Gordon Hayward’s last second heave from mid court had found its mark. He would have become the next Jerry West. But if history repeats itself it will be the final time you will hear most of these kids’ names again.
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PHIL EARNS THIRD GREEN JACKET “A great shot is when you pull it off. A smart one is when you don’t have the guts to try it.” Those were the words DEAN’S DUFFERS uttered by 2010 Masters champion Phil Mickelson during his press conference after winning his third green jacket on Sunday by three shots over Lee Westwood. Mickelson posted a flawless 5-under par (67) for a weeklong total of 16under par 272 but his goBY MICHAEL A. DEAN for-broke style of play on the par 5 – 13th hole was the stroke that set up the win. On the hole, Mickelson was faced with a 205 yard second shot from a precarious position behind trees on the right side of the fairway. Should he lay up or go for it? The 39-year old lefty pulled a 6-iron and boldly fired a towering shot that saw his ball clear Rae’s Creek and stop within ten feet of the hole. His eagle try misfired but he dropped his second straight birdie putt and forged a two shot lead on the field. He dropped another birdie putt on 15 and closed with a final birdie on 18 to secure the victory and the $1.350 million check. The week began with the Tiger Woods’ press conference that was filled with promises of change and more respect for the game. As the week progressed Woods play was good but spotty. Oftentimes he followed a birdie with a bogey but he posted four rounds of subpar golf (68-70-70-69=277 -11). But it wasn’t good enough this time. Maybe it was the time away, maybe it was the distractions or maybe it was just the outstanding play of Mickelson. But the one good thing about all of it, Tiger’s back on the course playing golf again. Everyone wants to see him play good golf because he is one of the game’s most attractive figures. As for the change, there was some, but he is a work in progress. Charlie Rhymer, a former tour player, who is a talking head on the Golf Channel and PGA Tour Radio, berated Woods for a slip of the tongue during Saturday’s round. Rhymer indicated that he has two boys who watch Tiger and felt he broke his promise to the public. Tiger Woods is the most competitive person in the world and ever since he has been playing golf he has only played one way. No one can change over night, it takes time. Overall he did an admirable job of maintaining his cool throughout the tournament. Maybe if he had yelled after missing a birdie putt on 14, he would have settled in over his par putt and made it. Instead he held it in, rushed the putt and three jacked from inside ten feet. Other Teebits: Anthony Kim put on a good show finishing alone in third place after a closing 65 moved him up the leaderboard. Lee Westwood has finished 33-2 in his last three major championships. 50 year old Fred Couples bounced back on Sunday with a 9-under par 279 to finish alone in sixth place. KJ Choi played all four days with Woods and finished tied with him in fourth place at 11-under par 277. The top 16 and ties earned automatic invites for the 2011 tournament.
Phil Mickelson celebrates with his wife, Amy, after winning the 2010 Masters. UNTIL NEXT TIME... KEEP ON STROKIN’
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“Border Hercules” Takes Discus At Chandler Rotary Invite By Jessie Vanderson CHANDLER - Jeremy Tuttle has hands that look as big as a catcher's mitt. Unlike a baseball catcher who uses his oversized mitt for grabbing blazing fastballs, the junior at Sierra Vista's Buena High School uses his oversized right-hand for hurling the discus or shot farther than most other young athletes in the state. Tuttle, 6-foot-2-inches and 196-pounds, backed up his wins in the boys' shot put and the discus a week earlier in action at the Willie Williams Track and Field Classic at the University of Arizona by taking the discus throw, and finishing ninth in the shot put in competition at the Chandler Rotary Invitational Saturday at Chandler High School's legendary Austin Field. The "Border Hercules" took the discus with a toss of 169 feet, 4 inches to remains unbeaten in the event this spring. His best throw in the shot was 491.50. That shot put competition at Chandler featured four throwers who posted marks of over 50 feet. Tolleson High's Brendon Pineda won the
Sierra Vista Buena junior Jeremy Tuttle is the state's top throwers in the boys' discus. J VANDERSON/AZI PHOTO
competition with a throw of 53-2.50. "This year, we changed my technique and I am getting comfortable with it," said Tuttle of his success in the discus the season. "I am going to be throwing a lot farther. "I am using my legs more. Last year, I was using mostly speed." Tuttle, who owns the state's freshman boys' and
sophomore boys' records in the discus, has his eyes set on the state's record for junior boys this season. "I am closing in on the state juniors' record at 189. The seniors' record is 212," said Tuttle. "The national high school discus record is 234." "May be my senior year, I can get up that high. I think my best throw this year in the discus could be
190 or 195." Tuttle, a strong-armed quarterback for the Colts' football team last Fall, is a valid challenger to sweep the Class 5A Division I state titles in the boys' shot and the discus next month at Mesa Community College. He finished second in both events at the 5A-I state meet last year. Flowing Wells, the twotime defending 4A-I state champs, is favored to take the Class 4A Division I state title in the boys' 4x800-meter relay come the second week in May at Mesa CC. A Caballeros' quartet of Humberto Bravo, Aren Maxwell, Lucas Ruiz, and Lindon Claridge teamed to take their second major championship this season in the eight-lap race when they got the baton around the track in 7 minutes, 59 seconds to win the event at the Chandler Rotary, following a 7.57.4 victory in the long relay at the Willie Williams Classic. "We were hoping to get the (Class) 4A state record today, but we ran a little slow for that," said Maxwell. "I see us winning the state again, and maybe next year. We train really hard."
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The spring sports competition is beginning to heat up on HBCU campuses across the country, but before we give you the standings in the various races we have some unfinished business to inform you about. The winter sports are dominated by basketball. Bowling (for the ladies) is also a sanctioned NCAA sport which takes place during the winter months. Last week Delaware State and Maryland Eastern Shore (both of the MEAC) were selected to an eight-team field to compete for the NCAA Division 1 national bowling championship. Delaware State’s Lady Hornets, the 7th seed, were eliminated 4-2 by 3rd seed Vanderbilt. DSU had lost to 2nd seed Arkansas State earlier in his double elimination tournament. UMES defeated Vanderbilt in the opening round but fell to Arkansas State and then to New Jersey University. UMES ended their season 103-37. DSU ended 96-38 North Carolina A&T (6-0) has an early lead in the MEAC baseball race. Bethune-Cookman (3-0) and Coppin State (4-1) are in the mix with a lot of games to be played. Ironically both Coppin (3-0) and Bethune-Cookman (2-1) have early leads in the lady’s softball race. The Lady Pirates of Hampton (2-0) are also in the forefront in this early season. There is exactly three weeks remaining in the SWAC softball season. Texas Southern (10-1) and Southern (9-5) appears to be the class of the western division. Alcorn State (7-2) has a half game lead over Mississippi Valley State (10-3). All of the other teams in both divisions are playing sub .300 ball in the conference. This season, SWAC baseball is extremely well balance as six teams have already posted six victories within the conference. Jackson State (6-3), Alcorn State (8-4) and MVSU (6-4) are battling for the top seed in the east. Southern (8-4) Texas Southern (7-4) and Grambling (6-6) are positioning themselves to win the west. Only six of the CIAA thirteen members play baseball. Four of those teams have winning records against division II competition. St Augustine’s College is leading he pack with a 14-4 mark. Chowan (11-5) and Virginia State (13-7) are right on the Falcons, heels. Elizabeth City (9-9) is the other conference member with a winning record. All thirteen members participate in women’s softball. Well not really. It’s a two horse race in the eastern division with Bowie State (12-1) and Virginia State (12-4) running neck to neck for the first seed in the tournament. In the west division Chowan (10-0) is the lone horse in the race running against a bunch of ponies. Chowan already has a four game lead on second place Fayetteville State (6-4) and Johnson C. Smith. Unlike the CIAA, the other Division II HBCU conference (SIAC) has all of its members competing in the baseball. With a handful of games remaining Albany State (13-1) is leading the eastern division. Benedict College (7-1) is in second place but must win six straight just to tie ASU. Stillman (12-2) and Miles College (9-2) seem to be the class of the western division. Most of the other teams in the conference are playing sub .300 ball. Ft Valley (9-1) and Albany State (7-1) are the cream of the crop in the SIAC’s eastern division softball race. Miles College (7-2) and Kentucky State 6-3) are battling for honors in the west. Most of the other teams are already out of the picture.
Remember to play hard and study harder....
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Bills of high school basketball, but the Eagles ultimately won it all in 200910. Stoglin played in four straight 4A Division II state title games, losing the first three by a combined 11 points, before finally coming out on top this year over Gila Region rival Amphitheater. Stoglin, who has signed to play collegiately at Maryland, averaged 29.4 points, 6.4 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 steals for the champion Eagles. This also is the starting guard’s third time making this team. (The Bills lost four consecutive Super Bowls, 1991-94). Taku was also another outstanding basketball player not only in southern Arizona, but the entire state as well. The senior guard was one half of Tucson’s talented one-two guard combination, along with junior Shakir Smith, that led the Badgers into this season’s state basketball tournament where they lost to Phoenix Mountain Pointe in the opening round. For Tucson, Taku averaged 24.0 points per game but the unselfish player could have easily scored more than 30 points an outing if he was not a distributer of the ball as well. Whitehead has been a star player for the Scorpions ever since his sophomore season when he was the top sixth man on the team that won the 4A Division II state championship, in 2008.
Whitehead, who will play for UT-San Antonio next year, led the Scorpions in scoring at 18.4 points per game pace and averaged 4.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.2 steals per game as well from the point guard position. Academically, Whitehead qualified to attend Columbia University, but unfortunate circumstances prevented him from going to the Ivy League school. Woods was one of the starting guards on the Toros squad that advanced to the Final Four of this
campaign’s 5A Division I playoffs. In one of the semifinal games, Chavez won the rematch and eliminated Mountain View from the post season. Woods, at 6-foot-4, was the Toros’ lone athletic standout who gave the team crucial speed on both ends of the court and he always stepped up against quality opponents and when the game was on the line. Woolridge and the Vikings came up three points short of winning the 4A Division I state championship as Tempe McClintock won the title, 73-71, over Sunnyslope. Woolridge, a guard, is now looking toward helping Kansas forget about their early, unexpected loss in this year’s NCAA Mens’ Basketball Tournament. For the Vikings, Woolridge averaged 29.2
points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.6 steals in his final season in a Sunnyslope uniform. As in the past, selecting such a prestigious team is grueling, but we feel that these are the most deserving young men that represent our motto, “DesireIntensity-Heart”.
BRANDON BROWN
SAMA TAKU
ROYCE WOOLRIDGE
COREY HAWKINS
ASAAD WOODS
RYAN WHITEHEAD
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Senior Mission Ladies Have A "Hattitude" Story and photos By Florence Darby One writer said Christianity deals not so much with what a person does but the attitude he or she assumes while doing it. This statement may be debatable, but the large audience at St. John Institutional Baptist Church Sunday afternoon, April 11, will agree that the Senior Mission ladies and President Janet Jackson had a lovely attitude during their annual "Hattitude" program. The program was themed "Let your little hat shine, everywhere you go, let it shine, let it shine!" In keeping with the theme, ladies donned their most fashionable hats and many had outfits to match. There were hats of a variety of styles and colors, small hats, large hats and hats with rhinestones that sparkled in the light as the mission sisters made their promenade around the church. Several adult and young men joined the parade sporting hats and caps. Rev. Lige and Mrs. Sheila Ellis assumed the position of emcees after Sister Diane Kimbrough extended a nice welcome. It was acknowledged by a member from Willow Grove Baptist Church. Music, like the display of
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Brother Cecil Holen with Sisters Jeannie Pearce, Geraldine Geoffrey and Ruby Carroll sporting award winning hats.
fancy hats, was outstanding. Brother Sonny Williams presented a moving rendition of an old favorite entitled, "He's Coming Back, Will You Be Ready?" Brother Cecil Holden joined him with his harmonica. The second selection was presented by St. John's high energy youth ministry. Their enjoyable presentation brought the audience to hand clapping and toe tapPastor L. Gary Ransom with Sister Janet Jackson and ping again. The Reverend C. R. Evangelist Ruby Carroll. McDuffy, St. John's senior the program, someone Refreshments were served pastor, introduced the said, "It was great, it was a in the Fellowship Hall after the program. Sisters guest speaker, Pastor L. barn burner!" Whatever the expres- who received awards were: Gary Ransom from Greater Progressive sion may mean, the mes- Ruby Carroll, best outfit, Christian Church. Pastor sage drew a lot of good Geraldine Geoffrey, best hat, Jeannie Pearce, most Ransom is well known as audience participation. Prizes were awarded for unique hat and Brother an outstanding preacher and his message was com- the best hat, most unique Cecil Holden, best male mensurate with the rest of hat and complete outfit. outfit.
Tanner Women To Present Choir Concert, Women’s Day Programs The Women’s Day 2010 committee of Tanner Chapel AME Church will present the Tanner Ensemble Choir in concert on Sunday, April 25 at 4 p.m. The theme of the concert is “Strengthened by Song Through the Years.” Everyone is invited to come out and be prepared for spirit-filled singing. The Tanner
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Ensemble’s concert is a special event leading up to the Women’s Day program which will be held on May 23 at 7:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. The guest preacher will be Rev. Pamela Mason. Tanner Chapel AME Church is located at 20 South Eighth Street in Phoenix. Rev. Dr. Benjamin N. Thomas, Sr. is the pastor.
Glorious Destiny Baptist Church looking for a musician who is experienced in traditional and contemporary gospel music, And is available every Sunday. Please contact Sis Gail at 480-794-1867.
PUEBLO FELLOWSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Our pulpit is vacant. We are now interviewing applicants desiring a Pastoral position within this church. Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please contact 602-276-5355 2536 E. Pueblo Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85040
SUN 18 Union Baptist Church 1st Pastor Appreciation Service for Pastor Donald and Vallarie Woolridge. Guest speaker Elder CC Edwards of Greater Evangelistic Temple COGIC, Casa Grande. 3 p.m. at Union Baptist Church, 640 East 1st Street in Florence. 520-868-4772. • • • New Hope Christian Church Relocation Grand Opening Celebration. Guest speaker Apostle Jessie West, Lighthouse Church International, Tucson. 5 p.m. at 3005 S. 48th Street in Tempe. Contact Bishop Alfred Smith Sr., senior pastor, 602-414- 9271. • • • New Creations Gospel Singers 6th Anniversary. 3:30 p.m. at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 39th Avenue and McDowell Road (1622 N. 39th Ave. Phoenix). Doors open at 3:00 come early to get a good seat. Choirs, groups, soloists and praise dancers from throughout the Valley. For information call 623-687-6468. Miss. Brenda G. Hankins celebration of 40 years of service at First Institution Baptist Church, 1141 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. Meet and greet from 2:00 to 3 p.m. followed by dinner. (Dinners have been sold out at this time). A musical concert featuring choirs from throughout the Valley will begin at 4:30 p.m. For information call 602254-1544. Everyone invited.
SUN 25 Union Institutional Baptist Church 54th Annual Women's Day Program. Morning speaker: 11 a.m. Jan Smith of Union Insitutional Baptist Church. Afternoon speaker: 3:30 p.m. Sis Betty Jones of South Phoenix Missionary Baptist Church. Union Institutional Baptist Church is at 2760 East Mobile Lane in Phoenix. Submit listings to ainewspaper@qwestoffice.net
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Irvin R. Archer Irvin R. Archer passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at the young age of 80. Archer aka “The Carpet Man” owned a flooring business, was a great story teller and an avid gardener. Archer was born in Cuero, Tex., later attended the University of Texas at Austin, served his country during the Korean War, and united in marriage to Jeffrey Archer before moving to Arizona. Upon arriving in Arizona, he lived on the Navajo Reservation in Northern, Arizona, attended Arizona State College (NAU) and helped build the Glen Canyon Dam. Archer and Jeffrey had two children, Irvin & Sewah, and after two decades they divorced. In Phoenix, Archer found his niche in the floor covering business and blanketed the Valley of the Sun in carpet. He found his soul mate Martina “The Den Moth-
Izella Taylor with Pastor Bernard Black of South Phoenix Baptist Church
er” Almanza and they shared the last couple of decades in laughter, gardening, and growing old together. He was preceded in death by his parents Hugh and Viola and both his sons Elton and Irvin. He is survived by his daughter Sewah Archer and her husband (David), his soul mate, Martina Almanza, three grandchildren, three great children, and many friends. A celebration of his life was held April 9, at The Valley Garden Center, 1809 North 15th Ave. in Phoenix.
Tax Centers of America located at 4022 East Broadway, Suite 105 in Phoenix is open and ready to help you get your Income Tax prepared and ready for the before midnight drop on April 15. Tax Centers have more than 20 years of experience in helping clients save time and money while getting you the maximum refund the law will allow. Mrs. Izella Taylor decided in her teenage years that she wanted to be an entrepreneur she worked hard to achieve her goal and today as an outstanding person in her field, she is prepared and ready to serve your tax needs. If you are a last minute filer, why not give her a call at 602438-6005. I'm not sure if any of those nice free leather jacks are left but you will be sure get service. She also donates $20 to Better Way of Life, a non-profit organization supporting families needing help. FLORENCE DARBY, REPORTER/PHOTO
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Back Press Publisher Passes Cont’d. from Page 8 were doing,” she noted fondly. “She will be greatly missed, no doubt about it.” A publisher, mother, grandmother, and community servant, Carter was also a devoted wife to James McDaniel to whom she has been married for 22 years. “I had to share her,” he lovingly recalled in a brief interview Sunday. “I had to share her with everybody. She was not all mine. It took me a little while to get to that point, but that was her.” With deep admiration, McDaniel described his wife’s love for people from
all walks of life. “She could talk with world leaders or she could talk with a guy unemployed. It just didn’t matter,” he said. “If you knew her and you were around her you were not a stranger long…She was like a magnet. People were drawn to her. She had a magnetic personality.” The Houston Forward Times, founded by Carter’s late husband, Julius Carter, in January 1960 will be commemorating its 50th anniversary in October this year. Carter had served as general manager and advertising director until his death in 1971. That year, she became publisher and CEO of the company.
A biography on the paper’s website, www.forwardtimes.com, lists her numerous awards and accomplishments. It reads as follows: Lenora graduated from McNary High School in McNary, Arizona and attended Arizona State University majoring in Business Administration. Lenora Carter was born in Corrigan, Texas. She is the mother of two daughters, Constance Yvette Carter and Karen Yvonne Carter Richards. She has three grandchildren, Jesse, Chelsea, and Nykayla. For information about services call Judy Foston of Foston International at 832-595-2544.
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Greater Love Deliverance Church
Gideon Missionary Baptist Church
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Church (602) 243-7119
A church on the move Come move with us! Rev. John R. Powell, Pastor First Lady Sis. Anita Powell
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“Therefore go and make desciples of all nations...” Services Held Sunday at
12763 NW Grand Ave. Surprise, AZ 85374
Church School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday Night
Praise & Worship Services Prayer Service Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Putting on the Armor of God Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
1141 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034 Dr. Warren H. Stewart Sr., Senior Pastor The Rev. Karen E. Stewart, Pastor’s Wife www.fibcaz.org (602) 258-1998 FAX: (602) 256-2957 LEADING A REVOLUTION OF LOVE THROUGH RIGHTEOUS, RELEVANT AND RADICAL RELATIONSHIPS IN JESUS CHRIST Scriptural Foundation: Mark 12:28-31; John 13:34-35; Romans 13:8-10; Hebrews 6:10-11 (NLT)
ADENA DEAN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC. Evangelist Adena Dean, Th.B.
202 N. M L King Circle Phoenix AZ 85034 602-254-1576
Service Times Sunday School.........9:15 a.m. Morning Service..........11 a.m. Bible Class Wednesday...7 p.m.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me - Phil 4:13
Elder Dr. Julian E. Turner, Pastor
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 1720 E. Broadway Road Mesa, AZ 85204 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4242 Mesa, AZ 85211 Ph. (480) 964-5048 FAX (480) 964-5711
Dr. Lee E. Wells & First Lady Elder Deborah Wells
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1248 East Roeser Road Phoenix, Arizona 85040 Church Phone 602-268-5930 FAX 602-268-1501
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Office Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For Information call 602-257-9300
Sunday Monday Night Church School 8:30 a.m. Brotherhood 7:00 p.m. Morning Service 10:00 a.m. 1st & 3rd Senior Mission 7p.m. 1st & 3rd Men’s Chorus 8:00 p.m. Tuesday Wednesday 2nd - 4th Young Adult 7 p.m. Noon Day Bible Study 12 p.m. 3rd Tuesday Ushers 7 p.m. Family Prayer & Bible Study 7 p.m. Thursday Senior Choir 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Youth & Children Choir 10:00 a.m. 2nd Pastoral Support 12:00 p.m. 3rd Saturday Food Care Distribution 8:00 a.m.
Pastor & First Lady Horne
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Sunday Morning Prayer . . .9:00 am Sunday School . . . .9:30 am Morning worship .10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study . . . . . . .7:00 pm 1st Fridays - Prayer and Pastoral teaching 7:00 pm
Impacting and empowering lives with the Word of God Making Disciples, Maturing Christian, Multiplying Saints
Listen to the Harvest Time Radio broadcast Sunday 6pm 1280 AM KXEG Visit us on the web at: www.Whministries.com
AMOS METROPOLITAN CME CHURCH “Together We Can” 2804 E. MOBILE LANE PHOENIX, AZ 85040
602-243-3109
SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:00 A.M. SUNDAY SERVICE - 10 A.M. WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY 7 P.M. TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE 602-486-7861 REV. HURLEY
THEME FOR APRIL “NEW LIFE IN CHRIST”
GRISSOM, PASTOR
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church 1401 E. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 258-0831
Bishop Alexis A. Thomas, Senior Pastor LINING UP SUNDAY Morning Worship . . . . . . . . . . . .7:45am & 10:45am Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . .9:30am Broadcast KXEG Radio 1280 AM........9:30-11:00pm WEDNESDAY Prayer & Praise . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00pm Family Cluster Bible Study . . .6:30pm
IN RELIGION C H U R C H D I R E C T O RY
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THE FREE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST IN JESUS NAME, INC. 2766 East Marguerite Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85040
602-268-8076 or 276-5902 BISHOP CHARLES R. JOHNSON Saturday Sabbath School 10 a.m. Saturday Worship 12 p.m. Sunday Night Service 7: 30 Tuesday/Thursday Bible Study 7:30
Bethesda Community Baptist Church 906 E. Jones Ave. - P.O. Box 8442 Phoenix, Arizona 85066
WORSHIP SERVICES:
Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Saturdays at 4 p.m. Overseers Brian & Yolanda Ewing Pastors Joshua & Tamela Farr
Pastor James N. Preston, Pastor/Teacher Telephone - 602-276-1006 * Fax - 602-276-4526
Chur ch of Chr ist
1101 W. Tonto St., Phoenix, AZ 85007
1923 E Broadway Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85040 • P.O. Box 8764, Phoenix, Arizona 85066 Telephone (602) 276-2582 • Fax (602) 276-7160 • E-mail southminster@smpc.phxcoxmail.com
Weekly Community Worship every Sunday at 10am Weekly Prayer and Bible Study every Thursday at 6pm
U N I T E D F E L LOW S H I P C H U RC H 4210 E. Main St. (suite 10 & 11) Mesa, AZ 85205 480-779-6444 • www.unitedfellowshipchurch.com
Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00am Tuesday Womens Ministry: 6:00pm-7:00pm Tuesday Mens Ministry: 7:00pm-8:00pm Tuesday Outreach Ministry: 7:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday Hour of Prayer: 6:00pm-7:00pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00pm-8:00pm Wednesday Youth Ministry: 7:00pm-8:30pm Thursday Music Ministry: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Southminster Presbyterian Church Elder Reginald Ragland Commissioned Lay Pastor
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Youth and Adult/Church School is each Sunday: Children 3-6 years of age meet at 9:00am Children 7-12 years of age meet at 9:00am Teens and adults meet at 11:30am The Chancel Choir meets every Thursday at 7:00pm Youth Choir meets every other Saturday at 2:00pm
Weekly Services Sunday Morning Bible Class ........................... 9:15 a.m. Worship...............................10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Bible Class (All Ages) ............5:00 p.m. Worship ................................6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Class (All Ages) ............6:30 p.m.
Church: 602-252-7852 Res: 602-268-6275
2701 E. Marguerite Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85040 Church: 602-268-0348 or 276-9075 David Eddings, Pastor
Merlon M. Thompson
“…faith, hope, love abide, …the greatest of these is love.” 1 Cor 13.13 RSV Sunday: Sunday Morning Prayer......... 8:30 a.m. Sunday School ................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship .................10:30 a.m. Evening Worship ................ 5:00 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Study ........................ 7:30 p.m. Thursday: Worship ............................ 7:30 p.m. All are welcome!
G R E AT E R S H I LO H
Missionary Baptist Church
Fisher Chapel
F a i t h Fa m i l y Community C h u rc h Sunday Services Conducted at Hope Community Church 7901 East Sweetwater (Sweetwater & Hayden) Scottsdale, AZ 85260 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 1607 EAST SOUTH MOUNTAIN AVENUE PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85040
Dr. Gene James Pastor
Wesley United Methodist Church
Telephone (602) 253-0219 • Fax (602) 253-2772
750 E. Southern Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85040 P. O. Box 8508, Phoenix, AZ 85066 Phone: (602) 268-9461 Fax: (602) 305-9424 www.wesleychurchphoenix.org.
“Jesus Christ Is Lord To The Glory Of God The Father.” Phil. 2:11 (b)
Experience the fellowship of caring Christians.
901 W. Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ 85007
REV. ROY L. FITZPATRICK, PASTOR Sunday Morning Worship – 10:00 a.m. Sunday School – 9:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study: (Wednesdays) – 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Lord’s Supper – (1st Sunday only) For additional information, please call: (602) 253-0219
A Ministry of Excellence!
The House of Rhema Full Gospel Baptist Church
A warm welcome awaits you.
REV. KARL M. CLARK Worship Services PASTOR Early Morning Worship . . .8:00 a.m. Sunday School . . . . . . . . .9:30 a.m. Morning Worship . . . . . . . .11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study . .Noon & 6:30 p.m.
2802 EAST SOUTH MOUNTAIN AVENUE PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85042 (602) 305-7743 • (602) 243-7006 FAX rhemaknights@gmail.com thehouseofrhemafullgospelbaptistchurch.org Sunday School 9 a.m. • Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 p.m. Mid-week Worship 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Bible Study......10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. “Come Worship With Us” Rev. Gina R. Casey, Pastor fisherchapel@msn.com Church: 243-5913
Phillips Memorial C.M.E. Church 1401 E. Adams Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 602-253-7156
Rev. Felix Jones, Pastor Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 AM Sunday Services . . . . . . . . 11:00 AM ............6:00 PM Bible Study Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 PM
620 NORTH 6TH STREET - CONFERENCE ROOM
PHOENIX, AZ 85004 CHURCH PHONE: 623-225-2212 FOR WE PREACH TO OURSELVES,
SERVICES SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE – 10 AM
CHURCH POTLUCK – 2ND SUNDAY FOLLOWING MORNING WORSHIP
“ALL ARE WELCOME TO THE LORD’S WORSHIP SERVICE”
56 S. Robson, Mesa, AZ 85210-1344
480 844 2687 OTTLEY W. HOLMES, JR. PASTOR
Touching Hearts and changing Lives by The Power of His Word Luke 4:18,19 SUNDAYS: 9am- Sunday School 11am- Morning Worship 4 pm - BTU/CBT Christian Bible Training MONDAY: 6pm - Intercessory Prayer Meeting WEDNESDAY: Prayer Meeting– 5:30pm Bible Study - 7pm www.smbcmesa.org E-mail: sbchurch1011@qwest.net
South Phoenix Missionary Baptist Church 2006 East Broadway Road • Phoenix, AZ 85040 Study: 268-2512 or 276-6237 Weekly Services Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 a.m. 1st Sunday Communion . . . . . 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Teacher’s Meeting . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m. Mid-Week Service . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m. Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 p.m. Dr. Bernard Black, Pastor “This is the Church Where Everybody is Somebody”
UNION INSTITUTIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH 2760 East Mobile Lane Phoenix, Arizona Phone: 602-276-6871 Fax: 602-314-6421
Rev. Lenten Jackson, Jr. Pastor Church Schedule Sunday School............ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service ..........11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting .. Wed. 6:00 p.m. Bible Study ..........Wed. 6:30 p.m.
SUNDAY WORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY Early Worship - 7:50 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:20 a.m. Sunday School - 9:20 - 10:25 a.m. BIBLE STUDY Tuesday Evening: 7 - 8 p.m. Wednesday: noon - 1 p.m.
[ 2 CORINTHIANS 4:5 ]
PASTOR BRUCE D. HART FIRST LADY JANICE HART
SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. C.R. McDuffy
931 S. Stapley Dr. Mesa AZ 85204 www.mycmbc.org 480-835-6320
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL
BUT CHRIST JESUS THE LORD.
Sunday Mornings .8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Sunday Mornings . . . . . .9:15 a.m. Sunday Mornings . . . . .10:45 a.m. 1st Sunday Mornings Wednesday Mornings . .9:30 a.m. Wednesday Evenings . .6:30 p.m.
Canaan Missionary Baptist Church
NEW HOPE BIBLE CHURCH
PASTOR JAMES R. COCKERHERN
1428 So. 13th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: 602-252-5344 • Fax 602-252-1478 Breakfast Ministry Sunday School Morning Worship Communion Prayer & Bible Study Prayer & Bible Study
“Come Visit With Us Where You Are A Stranger But Once”
FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, INC.
St. John Institutional Baptist Church
Murph Community AME Church REV. DR. D. CHARLES WHARRY, PASTOR 6702 North 27th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85017 Church: 602-246-3951 Email: wharry7272@msn.com SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 9:30 A.M. SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL 8:00 – 9:25 A.M. MONDAY-BIBLE STUDY 6:30 – 7:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY-CHURCH ACADEMY 6:00 7:00 P.M. SATURDAY BIBLE STUDIES MENS 8:30 – 9:30 A.M. WOMENS 9:30 – 10:30 A.M.
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BEACON LIGHT SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Dr. W. Don Edwards 2602 N. 51st Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 602-285-9391
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome
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PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Neighborhood Services/Housing The city of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department and Housing Department request HOUSING COUNSELING Open Application proposals from qualified nonprofit, 501(c)(3) agencies with a track record of successfully providing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-funded housing counseling services and HOMEfunded down payment assistance to low/moderate income homebuyers and homeowners. Services sought include: default counseling services to intervene in and prevent foreclosure, and that provide effective outreach, intervention and resolution to homeowners who have been victims of deceptive lending practices or tactics of scams involving foreclosures; housing counseling to increase the awareness of homeownership opportunities; homeownership education that improves opportunities for low- and moderateincome households to access sources of mortgage credit and down payment and closing cost assistance programs; and administrative services to assist with loan closings using HOME funds, as described in the scope of work in the RFP. All families to be assisted must meet the HUD low- and moderate-income guidelines. Please note that housing counseling funds awarded through this RPF are not intended to supplement Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) activities. The city of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department is also accepting proposals for the NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION Open Application program. Funding priorities include major rehabilitation, minor rehabilitation and home accessibility modification. Other categories includes blight elimination and emergency, minor repairs of owner occupied homes. Both the HOUSING COUNSELING and NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION Open Application programs are funded through CDBG funds. The Down Payment Assistance Program is funded through the Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME). Funding amounts are subject to availability and City Council approval. Proposal forms are available beginning at 1 p.m. April 16, 2010, at Neighborhood Services Department, Community Development Division, 200 W. Washington St., fourth floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003 or online at the Neighborhood Services Department Web site. An original and six (6) copies of the proposal must be received no later than 3 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010, at the address referenced above. For questions regarding the HOUSING COUNSELING Open Application program, please contact Tyrone Hibbs at 602-262-4790 or at tyrone.hibbs@phoenix.gov. For questions regarding the NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION Open Application program, please contact Natalie Borecki at 602-495-0129 or at natalieborecki@hotmail.com. To receive the RFP guidelines in alternative print/audio formats, contact the Neighborhood Services Department ADA Liaison, 200 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85003 or at voice number 602-495-5459 or at TTY 602-495-0685.
Square-N-Compass’ Annual Chocolate Party Supports College Education Serving the community is what the Masons of King Solomon Lodge #14 do best – and they are at it again! Through their affiliated social club, Square-NCompass, President Tim Seay is leading the Masonic fraternity through another fundraiser to benefit their College Scholarship Program. The AZ Prince Hall Masons' primary focus is to assist high school graduates in Arizona attend college and through last year’s event was able to donate $10,000 in scholarships toward that effort. Several of the members are currently or have been leaders in their community and understand the importance of a quality education. Though the event represents a serious cause, the S-N-C Chocolate Party will allow guests to relax and unwind in an environment that is anything but serious -- great music, exciting people, and plenty of opportunity to socialize, network and dance the night away. The evening will be filled with giveaways and surprises as their infamous Chef Chocolatier and the Chocolate Fountain will satisfy your chocolate cravings with delectable treats! Guests love the opportunity to dress to impress in classy, sophisticated shades of the brown rainbow. Square-N-Compass’ goal of “Supporting The Community & Investing In The Youth Of Arizona” is accomplished by sponsoring various
Square-N-Compass President Tim Seay
social and networking events around the Valley. This year’s event will be held at the prestigious Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, 11111 North 7th Street, in North Phoenix which provides an abundance of room capacity as well as overnight accommodations for guests. S-N-C’s Annual Chocolate Party is scheduled for Saturday, April 24th from 8pm to 2am. Tickets can be purchased through the website, www.square-n-compass.com, or by contacting the Event Coordinators, Tim Seay (623) 210 – 3977 or John Flowers (602) 369 – 4101.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2010
Enjoying A Visit From The Easter Bunny This year's Phoenix St. Luke's Medical Center 37th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Family Health Fair brought out over 800 attendees. Hundreds of kids enjoyed the Easter egg hunt, music, bouncy playhoue, games and prizes, and later enjoyed more games, contests and kid's activities. Adults took part in the health fair portion of the event receiving free health checks for blood pressure, glucose and pulse oximetry tests. Attendees also received health information and family resources from community partners and hospital departments which
included: SeniorAdvantage, SLMC Physical Therapy, SLMC Wound Center,
Women's Health Clinic at St. Luke's and Health Choice Arizona.
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Concept and Book and Original Direction by
Vernel Bagneris Directed by
David J. Hemphill Musical Direction by
John Massaro Choreography by Molly Lajoie
Featuring:
This long running Off Broadway musical revue had audiences rockin’ the rafters and dancin’ in the aisles, thrilling to the artful recreation of old time, 1920’s Black vaudeville. “One Mo’ Time is a hot, wild, ribald and rousing delight.”—Time Magazine
Walter Belcher Chandra Crudup DeAngelus Grisby Yolanda London
APRIL 22-MAY 2 Thursday–Saturday at 8 p.m. ~ Sunday Matinees at 3 p.m. Wednesday Matinee, April 28th at 2 p.m.
Playhouse on the Park (in the Viad Tower at Central & Palm Lane)
1850 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix P.O. Box 13349 Phoenix, AZ 85002 David J. Hemphill Executive Director
For Tickets & Reservations: 602-254-2151 ext. 4 www.BlackTheatreTroupe.org CONSOLIDATED AUTO SALES Photos by Laura Durant ~ www.durantcom.com
Gather the family and join us on Saturday, May 1st at 2 pm for a special matinee performance. The 2009-2010 Family Matinee Series is generously sponsored by
The Roman Sarwark Foundation Graphic Design by Jezac ~ www.jezac.com
© 2010 The Black Theatre Troupe, Inc.