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‘ALL ABOUT THE SURVIVORS’ Resident battling breast cancer will share her story at Saturday’s ‘Making Strides Against Cancer’ walk.

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

Toni Charles was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 and a second time back in June.

Charles, a former medical transcription supervisor at Halifax Medical Center, will

be one of the speakers on Saturday at the “Making Strides Against Cancer” Walk-A-Thon.

The event will be held at Riverfront Park in Daytona Beach beginning at 9 a.m.

“I am going to try to walk.

I’ll probably just walk partially this year. I will tell my story and try to empower those listening.

I want to help those who are in the journey endure. I plan to speak words of empowerment and to educate others,” Charles told the Daytona Times.

Raising awareness The goal of the walk is to raise $300,000 for breast can-

cer awareness, research, treatment and services. Last year, $290,000 was raised.

The event consists of a 2.5 mile walk. There will be guest speakers, music, games and entertainment.

“The event is all about the survivors and being there to cheer them on. It’s free for the community. We invite everyone to come out and take a part of it. It’s about raising awareness, said Leslie Castillo, senior manager of Community Development for the American Cancer Society – Volusia/ Flagler.

“We don’t want anyone to

walk alone. It’s fun. You want to come out and be a part of it.’’

25 and growing The American Cancer Society sponsors the event, which is part of a larger nationwide campaign. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This year’s theme is “Share Your Hope! No One Walks Alone!’’

Over the 25-year history, the local event has blossomed.

“It has definitely grown in amount of money raised and See SURVIVORS, Page 6

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Toni Charles, diagnosed with breast cancer, said Black women must become more aggressive and invest in themselves so that they can improve their health.

Church feeds the masses with no red tape

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The Bethune-Cookman Marching Wildcats perform at halftime on Oct. 15 in Jacksonville at the Jacksonville Jaquars’ game against the Los Angeles Rams. The band will be showing off their latest moves during this Saturday’s Homecoming game at Municipal Stadium in Daytona Beach.

THEY’RE READY

Members of B-CU’s marching band share how proud they are to be a part of ‘The Pride.’

BY GREG LEWIS DAYTONA TIMES

It’s 8 p.m. on a recent Thursday night and the Bethune-Cookman Marching Wildcats’ daily practice is underway.

Members of B-CU’s band, nicknamed

“The Pride,’’ march onto the field, splitting up into different sections covering the entire practice space. In one corner of the field going over drills and notes is the trumpet section.

The 14 Karat Gold Dancers are doing stretches on the far left of the field while drum majors are huddled in the center.

Overseeing the practice is band director Donovan Wells, a position he has held since 1997.

B-CU’s band was first formed in 1930 and only consisted of 30 members. Today, the band has nearly 400 members.

A crowd started lining up for food at the old YMCA building on Derbyshire Road on Wednesday morning. What they received were free groceries and words of encouragement.

By 1:30 p.m., more than 400 people had received groceries through The Mind of Christ Ministries Mobile Food Drop Program and more food was yet to be given out.

The program fed a record 1,024 families last month. It’s open to the public and there’s no identification needed or red tape to go through to receive the food.

“We are just being a blessing and feeding the people in the community and surrounding communities. We look forward to doing greater things,” said Pastor Victor L. Miles Sr. of The Mind of Christ Ministries. The church is located at 1202 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach.

‘Grown and progressed’

Bernaldi Destin, a senior majoring in Business Administration from Boynton Beach is a drum major. He got his start in marching bands at Boynton Beach High School, where he was a section leader for the percussion section and was a drum major in his senior year.

There’s some tension on the Pride’s practice field as the band prepares for this Saturday’s Homecoming game.

“Tensions are a bit high on the field because if we are not giving enough in our

The old YMCA building is owned by the Islamic Center of Daytona Beach, which brought the property years ago.

“We don’t have the parking space at our church so the Islamic Center allows us to use this location to bless the people.

We have been here at this location for about three months. We thank them,” Miles said.

The program has been going on since 2014. The food is passed out in the YMCA parking lot area every fourth Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

“The event has really grown and progressed. We are very pro-

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Pre-performance tension

Florida Alphas induct Huger into its first Hall of Fame class

BY DAYTONA TIMES STAFF

PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN HUGER

Left to right: Nicholas Collins, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity assistant regional vice president; Kelsey Rushing, Southern regional vice president; Trineca Huger; John Huger; Marlon Ivey, district director; and Alonzo Collins, assistant district director.

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Dr. James E. Huger, a community and civil rights icon, who died on Oct. 14, 2016 at age 101 was inducted posthumously into the Florida Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Hall of Fame this month.

Huger was one of seven fraternity members inducted into the Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters’ inaugural Hall of Fame.

Al Bouie, the fraternity’s area director, stated during the Hall of Fame ceremony how Huger was

instrumental in helping his fraternity brother, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., during one of the times he was jailed.

Huger had served as an executive director and regional vice president of the fraternity.

He also was Dr. James E. the first Black to Huger serve on both the Daytona Beach City Commission and Volusia

County Council.

The Hall of Fame event was held during the Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters’ District Conference held in Orlando from Oct. 19-22 at the Rosen Plaza.

Son John Huger and daughterin-law Trineca Huger accepted the award on behalf of the family.

Other Hall of Fame inductees were Brodes Hartley Jr., Simon Johnson, Andrew Mickle, Stephan Mickle, Moses G. Miles and John C. Rawls.

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NAACP honors Johnson, Josey and Ragsdale at Freedom Fund Luncheon The Flagler County NAACP acknowledged three branch members for outstanding achievements and was ready to roll without the tradition of having the usual sit-down luncheon.

The branch bestowed the annual awards at the recent Freedom Fund Luncheon gathered at the Italian-American Social Club, with a little spice and New York flair to live entertainment, dancing, and music with the unique mixes of a deejay.

The program, emceed by former California model Cynthia Black, was imminent in greetings from Freedom Fund Chair Donald Matthews and expounded on a “community state of mind” from guest speaker Faye Dadzie.

“Faye is known for her expertise in employee relations, training and development, as well as her ability to identify complex organizational issues and develop creative solutions,” said branch president Linda Sharpe Matthews.

‘Live and work together’ A native Floridian and seasoned professional with more than 25 years of experience in Human Resources, Dadzie is an evangelist devoting her time to helping people through the objectives of Victorious Life Ministries, the faith-based non-profit she founded. She is the executive pastor of Hope Fellowship Church in Daytona Beach.

It was within Dadzie’s purview that she said, “We have to move past pettiness, differences, preferences, and live and work together in community. Our shared pain, our divine purpose, and our unlimited potential and possibilities trump every divide,” said Dadzie, a former bank vice president.

“We will not accidentally accomplish what we must do as a people. But in the words of the young gospel artist Travis Greene, let’s be intentional about serving, intentional about loving, intentional about celebrating each other, and intentional about being in community with each other. I’m in a community state of mind. What about you?” she asked.

Within the other talking points,

dent James Tager, former school principals Dr. Earl Johnson and Lynette Shott, and the current leadership in the district.

Josey believes in children, and that’s why his first mission in the district advocated equality for children.

Having a good feeling, he said, “The work that we have done is manifested in our current administration in the Flagler schools.”

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Shelley Ragsdale was presented the “Outstanding Service to the Community Award.” Orlando Johnson was conferred the “Outstanding Service to the Branch Award,” and Eric Josey, the “President’s Award.”

Shelley Ragsdale: Businessman, mentor Ragsdale’s resolute example shares his requisites of advancing and getting involved with community organizations while helping children – like becoming president of the AfricanAmerican Mentoring Program of the Flagler County School District.

The school superintendent and district leaders also attended the luncheon.

The former Shelley Ragsdale Fuel Oil Ragsdale Company president and real estate owner of Connecticut investment properties, Ragsdale carries his share with 100 African-American men volunteering their time to mentor and tutor boys within the nine schools in the district.

Ragdale said they “support children that need additional help beyond what they are getting in the classrooms. Many of the boys come from disadvantaged homes and need male role models. Others,” he said, “may struggle with their school work,” and support is provided during the school day, which is “critical in helping our youth develop strong life skills.

“I strongly believe that we must take care of our own. These children matter. All children matter,” he said.

Orlando Johnson: Empowers with financial expertise Orlando Johnson began to ex-

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Eric Josey, formerly of the New York Police Department, is shown with his wife, Felicia, a registered nurse and former NYPD sergeant. plicate that “it is important to give back to the community. It is important to be loving to our neighbors. But I’m just following in the footsteps of the great leader that we have in this room today,” he said.

Johnson has persevered in over 30 years of financial service experience. He is founder of Johnson Wealth Management, LLC, a family-ownedOrlando and-operated fiJohnson nancial planning and wealth-management firm.

A registered investment adviser and financial-planning specialist, Johnson enjoys empowering his clients with financial knowledge. His former Edward Jones office opened in 2012, and he founded the Prosperity Seekers Investment Club of Palm Coast in 2002. He is chair of the Economic Development Committee of the Flagler County NAACP Branch.

Sticking with it Johnson said that “a couple of years ago after being in this position with the NAACP, I mentioned to Linda that it was about time for me to step down.”

She told him to think about it.

He did.

And, he came back and said, “I am rescinding my resignation...I admire you...And so, Linda, I’m going to stay with this, and wherever you go, Linda, I’m following.”

“You learn how to be a leader,” said Linda Sharpe Matthews. “It’s not an automatic thing...It’s really tough because of the things that are coming at you from all sides. (But) we continue to move forward, and we make sure that true justice and equality remain constant in Flagler County...We are not here to be diplomats. We are here to be advocates.”

Eric Josey: Advocate, law enforcement leader Eric Josey came to Palm Coast in 2006, leaving 30 years of a hostile environment of civil rights advocacy, law enforcement, and advocacy for justice and equality.

“I would not be doing this work right now. I would not be standing right now doing the work of God and the NAACP, if (it was) not for the permission slip that I received from my wife (Felicia),” he said.

Josey is chair of the Legal Redress Committee for the branch.

This is a season of calm for him since joining the New York City Emergency Medical Service in the late 1980s and receiving numerous promotions since the 1990s following training with the New York City Police Department (NYPD).

Assigned to Truck #2 in the Manhattan North Division and newly appointed to the unit, Josey responded to a 9/11 terrorist attack and the fallen World Trade Towers, where he was severely injured, and 23 members of his unit had died.

During the luncheon, Josey acknowledged School Superinten-

There were various concerns, and before Josey could mention them, Tager and Dr. Johnson came up with a plan and goals that they have been willing to achieve.

And so, Josey is now turning his attention to other administrations such as the Sheriff’s Department, which has been in the media spotlight since September when the Flagler County NAACP marshaled a complaint against Sheriff Rick Staly of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and giving notice that the sheriff is “engaged in a pattern and practice of unlawful employment discrimination...”

Josey worked briefly as a Flagler County deputy.

However, he says, “It’s nothing personal, just business. We love the sheriff’s office, we love the sheriff, but there are certain things that we demand as an organization, and that’s fair and equitable treatment.

“Let me tell you something,” he said, “No community, no county or city can survive with a harsh, retaliatory hostile relationship with their employees. The employees are our future...We have to have a people working in a fair and equitable environment.

That’s what it’s all about,” Josey stated.

And that’s what it was all about - that Shelley Ragsdale, Orlando Johnson, and Eric Josey were acknowledged for committing and moving the NAACP forward, the mission and purpose of the oldest civil rights organization.

••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted, the prodigal son, or daughter, and the bereaved.

Celebrations Birthday wishes to my son Andrew McCarthy on Long Island, Oct. 26; Keanna Jordan, Oct. 27; Rita Acey, Oct. 28; Verna Johnson and Sheryl Luster Phillips, Oct. 29.

Happy anniversary to William and Rita Acey, Oct. 31.

CHURCH

Residents can get enough food to serve a family of four.

from Page 1 gressive. We get to go and pick the food ourselves,” said Evangelist Dynel Miles. She co-pastors the Mind of Christ Ministries with her husband, Pastor Victor Miles Sr.

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Serving everyone Those who showed up on Wednesday received a variety of food items such as chicken, ribs, rice, canned goods, cabbage, corn, lettuce, tomatoes, snacks, food packs for homeless who can’t cook, MREs (military meals ready to eat), fruits and vegetables.

“This definitely serves the community, including the homeless, veterans and low-income families,” the evangelist said.

Residents like retired Army veteran Berkley Bell are glad to see more help for the community.

Bell told the Daytona Times, “It’s a wonderful opportunity for the community. This is fulfilling to a lot of people, especially after Hurricane Irma and other circumstances.’’

‘Our ministry’ The food is provided through Second Harvest Food Bank, which has a partnership with the church through its 501©(3) non-profit status.

“This is open to the public. This is our ministry.

We are Christians. We love God and we love God’s people. We try to provide a resource that nobody’s need goes unmet,” added Evangelist Miles.

There are other churches that provide free food, including those in the Black community at Mas-

The program is led by Pastors Victor L Miles Sr. and Dynel Miles. ter’s Domain Church of Christ and Hope Fellowship Church.

No ID needed The Mind of Christ Ministries sees a large need for feeding services and other services in the community.

“There is a big need in the community to feed people. A lot of times when they go to get food at other programs and places, there is a lot of red tape. You have to live in that area or residence, but here we just give out food. We don’t ask for ID.” In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, people are still in need of food.

“We’ve seen a larger need for assistance and larger crowds. I thought it would decrease since the government did provide SNAP (food stamps) benefits, but we have seen larger crowds. I also believe that it is so expensive to buy food nowadays. A pack of bacon can cost from $4.99 to $7.99,” she explained.

More giveaways The ministry also gave away toiletries and household items.

“We give out pampers, washing powder and toilet

paper when we have it,’’ the evangelist said.

The Mind of Christ Ministries also has a Food Alliance program and a store that allows them to pick up

food from Winn Dixie in Daytona Beach Shores on Mondays and Fridays.

The Miles also host The Mind of Christ Ministries Power of Pray radio show

on 106.3 AM on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The next food giveaway at the old YMCA building – 825 Derbyshire Road – is Nov. 22. The following date

is Dec. 27.

For more information, call 386-518-9021, email moc_ministries@yahoo. com or visit www.mindofchristministries.org.

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Daytona Beach’s Main Street, above, was packed with motorcycle enthusiasts over the weekend. On this page are bikers hanging out on Main Street and Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard. The Sunchasers Motorcycle Club also hosted bikers at its Cedar Street clubhouse.

OUT & ABOUT

A glance at Biketoberfest 2017

BY DAYTONA TIMES STAFF

From Main Street to Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard, motorcyclists could be spotted last weekend enjoying events tailored just for them.

This year’s Biketoberfest – from Oct. 19-22 – drew about 100,000 bikers for what was billed as its 25th “Chrome’’ anniversary.

A hot spot in Midtown was the clubhouse of the Sunchasers Motorcycle Club on Cedar Street in Daytona Beach, where bikers found fun and fellowship.

As always, Main Street offered plenty of festivities at various clubs and restaurants.

Concerts, festivals and special racing and exhibitions were held throughout Volusia County, including Main Street, Riverfront Park and Midtown as well as at Destination Daytona and US 1 in Ormond Beach.

Biketoberfest was established by the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 25 years ago. This event is celebrated annually every weekend after Columbus Day. Some merchants say hurricanes kept some folks away this year. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard weren’t as packed with bikers as in some previous years.

Last year, Biketoberfest suffered from low numbers and because of the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.

But there’s the spring to look forward to. The motorcyclists will be back March 9-18 for Bike Week, dubbed the “World’s Largest Motorcycle Event.’’ That event draws more than 500,000 bikers annually.

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OCTOBER 26 – NOVEMBER 1, 2017

He doesn’t speak for me I have come to expect certain decorum from the president of the United States. I will not agree with every decision, and I accept that mistakes are inevitable.

Among all that I have known, presidents have stepped up to demonstrate REASONED leadership designed to present a direction for our nation – until now!

There must be full disclosure of information related to the recent combat deaths of four US Army Green Berets in Niger. I find great contradiction in the response of Republican lawmakers to that tragedy and the embassy deaths in Benghazi. However, those questions have taken a back seat to the conduct of No. 45 toward the next-of-kin to one of our slain soldiers.

‘He knew’ As you probably know, No. 45 (allegedly) made insensitive comments to the widow of Sergeant La David Johnson, stating, “He knew what he was signing up for.” The sergeant’s widow was even led to believe that No. 45 didn’t even know her husband’s name.

Despite No. 45’s denial, these facts have been verified by the widow, her mother-in-law and a congresswoman who were all privy to a speakerphone conversation with No. 45 as the widow’s party drove to the airport to receive the remains of her husband.

In a public statement, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly seems genuinely disturbed that

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Until Americans of character can unite to elect a leader possessing of principle, character and a respect for the foundations of our nation, we must speak out and, as required for our security, join each other to raise a mighty voice for what is right. this conversation was not held in confidence, but has yet to refute the allegations of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson. Instead he spoke of the message that No. 45 was “trying” to convey.

Admittedly, Kelly’s retake of the attempted message was quite different from the stumbling, bumbling ramblings described

by Congresswoman Wilson. No. 45 even suggested that he may

In the White House, it’s now crass over class I never thought I would miss our 43rd president, George W. Bush. And I’ve never much thought of him as a great, or even good, speaker. But the speech he gave at a conference convened by the George W. Bush Institute was eloquent, excellent, thoughtful, and compelling.

After keeping a low profile for the past eight years, he spoke up to decry the fact that “bigotry seems emboldened. Bullying and prejudice in our public life sets a national tone, provides permission for cruelty and bigotry, and compromises the moral education of children.”

Why speak now?

Why did George W. Bush choose to speak so forcefully, in a speech that did not mention No. 45 but was at least partly directed to him?

Perhaps it was Charlottesville, since he and his father, 41st president George Herbert Walker Bush, issued a joint statement denouncing White supremacists

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–something that No. 45 simply could not bring himself to do.

The younger Bush was blunt last week when he said, “Bigotry or White supremacy in any form is blasphemy against the American creed.”

I knew that I would miss our 44th president, Barack Obama.

Like his predecessor, he has kept a low profile since leaving office, stepping out very briefly to campaign for Virginia gubernatorial candidate Ralph Northam and to reflect on the challenges we face in our democracy.

Looking back Like President Bush, President Obama did not refer to No. 45 by name, but his speech in Virginia

NFL must ‘provide a better platform’ When San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick last year began kneeling during the National Anthem at the start of games, he explained, “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color. To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way.

There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.”

Only a handful of players had joined his protest by the start of the current season, until President Trump urged the team owners to fire the protesters. At the next game, more than 200 play-

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ers sat, knelt or raised their fists in protest. Owners, coaches and staff joined the players in a demonstration of solidarity.

Worked with NFL As a lifelong football fan and mayor of a city that hosted two Super Bowls during my term, I worked closely with the NFL over

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have been misunderstood.

Not for me As I listened to a roundtable of talking heads on MSNBC, retired Army Colonel and Medal of Honor recipient Jack Jacobs described what I interpreted as No. 45’s ineptitude in delivering a message of remorse, empathy and condolence. Jacobs remarked that as the commander in chief, No. 45 speaks for the nation. To that assertion, I can only remark that No. 45 doesn’t speak for me – not now, not ever, since he moved to the White House.

I don’t accept that a serial liar speaks for me or any other American of character. The infamy of No. 45’s lack of veracity is well known. From his “My inauguration crowd was the largest” to his assertion that the Puerto Rican relief effort was excellent, No. 45 has littered the path of his uneventful administration with the carcasses of wild propaganda.

I don’t accept that a clandestine racist speaks for me or any other American of character. One can see his footsteps of racism from federal housing discrimination charges in the 1970s, to fullpage ads against the Central Park Five, to the multi-year “birther” attacks against President Obama, to his benign disregard for the U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

His complimentary concessions to Nazis, anti-Semites and others of the White supremacist ilk confound conventional reason. It is difficult to dismiss rac-

was a repudiation of virtually everything our prevaricating ‘president’ stands for. “Some of the politics we see now, we thought we put that to bed,” said Obama.

“That has folks looking 50 years back. It’s the 21st century, not the 19th century. Come on!”

Seemingly scolding the current administration, Obama said, “Instead of looking for ways to work together to get things done in a practical way, we’ve got folks who are deliberately trying to make folks angry, to demonize people who have different ideas, to get the base all riled up because it provides a short-term tactical advantage.”

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ism as not being the driving force behind his animus.

Still don’t know I don’t accept that an avaricious, narcissistic kleptocrat speaks for me or any other American of character. From the obvious violation of constitutional emoluments clauses to shady mingling of personal and government business dealings that serve to enrich No. 45 and his offspring, one must wonder whether the interests of the nation or the interests of his business reign supreme. We still don’t know the stories his tax returns will tell us.

Why does he refuse to release them?

I don’t accept that a radical deconstructionist speaks for me or

has disagreed with, from his own inner circle to football players he does not even know, calling them “sons of bitches”.

In his entire eight years of service, President Obama never disparaged his predecessor, even as he cleaned up some of his messes. In his several months of leadership, No. 45 has missed no opportunity to criticize President Obama.

If I had a dollar for every time President Obama critiqued President Bush, I’d barely have enough money for a fast-food meal. If I had a dollar for every time No. 45 disparaged President Obama, I could dine at the nation’s best restaurants for a full week!

Watching Presidents Bush and Obama reminded me of how far the quality of our nation’s leadership has fallen. I saw two men who, with absolute class, reminded us of our nation’s values and that which is repugnant in the current administration.

The contrast is the persistent crassness of No. 45, an ill-spoken, bumbling, coarse, and classless individual. He never met a fight he could not pick and escalate, never met an opposing viewpoint he could not demonize. He has belittled everyone he

Class vs. crass

the years and I am keenly aware of the untapped capacity of the league to address the systemic racism at the root of this current protest.

More than 70 percent of NFL players are Black. Yet the league has made no comprehensive effort to address the reality of the communities where many of their prime performers are raised and educated. There’s precious little examination of the process by which many these players are forced to overcome the racial and social challenges barriers that stood – and continue to stand – in their way. The National Urban League has long urged the NFL and the team owners to make a serious effort to address the concerns of men and boys of color.

Following a meeting of NFL owners and players this week, Commissioner Roger Goodell said “We’re not afraid of the

tough conversations. That is what we are having with our players ...

Out of those discussions, they understand that the owners and the NFL really do care about their issues and what we can do to make their communities better.”

Class is visiting Walter Reed hospital to look in on wounded soldiers, or hosting White House luncheons for Gold Star families.

Crass is calling widow Myeshia Johnson, never mentioning her deceased husband, Sgt. La David Johnson, by name, and telling her “he knew what he signed up for.”

Class is refusing to disparage either predecessor or successor.

Crass is trashing anyone and everyone, including his predeces-

Protests to continue San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid called the discussion a great starting point, but he would continue to protest “until we get more concrete plans and to where I feel like I don’t need to protest anymore because the NFL is providing a better platform.”

Many of the players, for their part, are putting their commitment to social justice into action.

Kaepernick has fulfilled almost all of a pledge to donate $1 million from jersey sales to organizations working in oppressed communities. Anquan Boldin, whose

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any other American of character.

I value the stated ethos of our nation and the principles of justice and equality that give hope that meritorious fairness can accrue to all citizens. I reject all who would destroy those opportunities.

Until Americans of character can unite to elect a leader possessing of principle, character and a respect for the foundations of our nation, we must speak out and, as required for our security, join each other to raise a mighty voice for what is right.

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sor. Class is disagreeing with dignity and civility. Crass is namecalling, challenging people to IQ tests, and making fun of ill and disabled people, including war hero Senator John McCain.

I don’t think that 45 maliciously called Myeshia Johnson in an attempt to cause her pain. I think he simply does not know how to talk to people, and we have plenty of evidence. The recent book, “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump: 27 Psychiatrists and Mental Health Experts Assess a President” (Macmillan, 2017) explains that the sociopathic narcissist we elected is so fundamentally flawed that he could easily imperil our very survival by pushing us into war.

No 45 told Myeshia Johnson “he knew what he signed up for.”

So did nearly half of our nation’s voters when they chose crass over class.

Julianne Malveaux is a Washington, D.C.-based economist and writer. Her latest book, “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy,” is available at www.juliannemalveaux.com. Click on this commentary at www.daytonatimes.com to write your own response.

own cousin was shot and killed by police, and Malcom Jenkins, whose brother struggled to rebound from a juvenile marijuana conviction, have created a players’ coalition of about 40 players who work on criminal justice reform issues.

The league should support and encourage this work and expand its scope so that it can, as Reid said, “provide a better platform.”

The work of individual players – and coalitions of players – is exemplary, but we need a concerted league-wide effort to address issues of racial justice.

Marc Morial is president and CEO of the National Urban League. Click on this commentary at www.daytonatimes. com to write your own response.

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Movie tip for parents of young kids Choose media with care. Kids under 7 will believe what they see. When picking media, nothing should be more startling than “Boo!”

Scary movie tip for parents of middle school kids Pushing boundaries may be OK. Some kids of this age are ready to be scared silly. You still should be mindful of blood and gore, but in general skeletons, monsters, and aliens are okay.

But stick to movies that have humor mixed in, or those with safe-and-sound endings.

Scary movie tip for parents of high school kids

By Common Sense Media

ooking for the best Halloween movies for your kids? Our favorite frightening films include some good “starter” scares for younger kids as well as truly chilling picks for older tweens and teens. You’re sure to find something with just the right amount of spookiness for your kids, no matter what their age is. Get ready, get set, boo!

“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” alloween isn t complete without this classic.

Recommended for ages 4 and older Quality: out of (American Broadcasting Company, 1966)

“Dear Dracula” Sweet funny story of friendship is a treat for the family.

Recommended for ages 5 and older Quality: out of (Arc Entertainment, 2012)

“The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad” wo classic stories told in the best isney style.

Recommended for ages 6 and older Quality: out of (Walt Disney Pictures, 1949)

“Scared Shrekless” alloween scary tale is a real treat for families.

Recommended for ages 6 and older Quality: out of (DreamWorks Animation, 2011)

“Toy Story of TERROR!” orror film themed special is sweet treat for families.

Recommended for ages 6 and older Quality: out of (Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, 2014)

“Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein” Classic comedy horror will delight older kids and teens.

Recommended for ages 7 and older Quality: out of (Universal Pictures, 1948)

They may be ready for more than you think. Developmentally, teens can handle dramatic and psychological suspense, but kids under 16 still shouldn’t see slasher horrors, especially those that feature kids in dire danger or that have lots of gore.

“Girl vs. Monster” un family alloween ick has some frightful moments.

Recommended for ages 7 and older Quality: out of

Top 10 10 Worst Halloween candies Halloween candies

(Disney Channel, 2012)

It’s almost time to go trick-or-treating, and not just any old treat will do for those of you with a serious sweet tooth. Check out the Top 10 Halloween candy list from a survey by candystore.com.

When you’re rummaging through your kids’ candy on Halloween night, you probably won’t be fishing for these nuggets. Check out the worst Halloween candy list from a survey by candystore.com.

“The Nightmare Before Christmas”

1. Reese’s

1. Circus Peanuts

2. Snickers

2. Candy Corn

im urton magic with ust a touch of scariness.

Recommended for ages 7 and older Quality: out of (Touchstone Pictures, 1993)

Peanut Butter Cups

“Dracula Classic vampire movie is more creepy than violent.

Recommended for ages 10 and older Quality: out of

4. Necco Wafers

4. Kit Kat 5. M&Ms

(Universal Pictures, 1931)

“Gremlins” Comedic 0s horror classic is still scary.

Recommended for ages 12 and older Quality: out of

3. Wax Coke Bottles

3. Twix

5. Peanut Butter Kisses

6. Nerds

6.

Tootsie Rolls

7. Butterfinger 7. Smarties

(Warner Bros.,1984)

“Beetlejuice” im urton tale creepy dark fun some violence language.

Recommended for ages 13 and older Quality out of

8. Licorice

8. Sour Patch Kids

9. Skittles

(Warner Bros.,1988)

“The Birds” Classic itchcock horror film still gives the chills.

Recommended for ages 13 and older Quality: out of (Universal Pictures,1963)

“Poltergeist” ne of the all time great haunted house movies.

Recommended for ages 13 and older Quality: out of (Warner Bros., 1982)

9. Good & Plenty 10.

Mary Janes

10.

Hershey Bar

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Source: candystore.com Graphic: Staff, TNS

Top cities to trick-or-treat These cities are based on places where home values are high, there are plenty of kids under 10, and where homes are close together, meaning less walking while you’re going door-to-door.

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1 San Francisco 2 San Jose

6 Baltimore

“It 9 Milwaukee 3 Philadelphia errifying evil clown movie 7 Sacramento Seattle 10 based on Stephen ing 4 Long Beach 8 Washington, D.C. classic.

5 Los Angeles Source: zillow.com Source: Staff, zillow.com Recommended for ages Graphic: TNS Graphic: Staff, TNS 15 and older Common Sense Media is an independent nonprofit organization offering unbiased ratings and trusted advice to help families make smart media and Quality: out of technology choices. Check out our ratings and recommendations online at (New Line Cinema,2017)

www.commonsense.org.

© 2017 Common Sense Media

Compiled by Angela Zimmerman and edited by Johnnie Miller-Cleaves

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OCTOBER 26 – NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Morning with the media Daytona Times Publisher Charles W. Cherry II speaks at the Florida Public Relations Association-Volusia/Flagler Chapter’s Media Day on Wednesday morning at the Daytona International Speedway. At the annual event, public relations and communications professionals and business leaders get to meet and hear from local media professionals.

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New Smyrna church to celebrate 127th anniversary The Allen Chapel A.ME. Church in New Smyrna Beach, will celebrate 127 years of service to Volusia County Nov. 11-12.

The celebration will begin with its annual Soul Food Festival, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The menu will include chicken, ribs, turkey wings, fish, barbecued pig feet, neck bones and rice, collard greens, lima beans, cream corn, yams and much more for $15.

On Nov. 12 at 11 a.m., the church will celebrate in worship with Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church’s former pastor, the Rev. Michael B. Price.

For more information, call the office at 386-4282901.

Mount Carmel to host Family & Friends Day Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church will hold its annual Family & Friends Day at 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at 703 George W Engram Blvd., Daytona Beach.

The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey D. Robinson Sr., is the pastor.

This year’s theme will be “We Are Better Together… One God, One Faith, One Family, With One Focus.” All are welcome.

For more information, call 386-255-4219.

SURVIVOR from Page 1 participation especially from 2008 up until last year. Last year, Hurricane Matthew affected the turnout, Castillo said.

“This is the largest single day walk in all of Volusia County. The money raised helps patients. Everything that we do has an impact both indirectly and directly on our community. It’s through research and local programs and services is how we help the cancer patients.”

‘Towards a cure’ Charles said it’s important that the community get behind these events.

“The statistics for cancer especially breast cancer is on the rise. The way they treated women in the past there were higher death rates. Death rates are now down,” she explained.

“The funding has helped with research and treatment that helps keep us alive. We are also working towards a cure, which is important overall.”

Message for sisters Valencia Robinson, also a cancer survivor, is the former event committee chair. She now serves as an honorary committee member.

BAND from Page 1 performance, Director Wells will find any possible way to bring it out of us. Our director and staff have nothing but great intentions for us,” Destin shares.

“They only want us to perform at our greatest every time. Some people do not make the field, but it’s not the end for them. They have to push and keep grinding so that they can get a spot on the field. Nothing is ever given to you without effort and pride.”

Looking toward Classic While the band was preparing for this Saturday’s Homecoming show, the members had their minds on the Florida Classic as well. The popular halftime show during the Orlando football game pits B-CU’s band against instate rival, the Marching 100.

The Wildcats football team will take on Hampton University at 4 p.m. Saturday at Municipal Stadium.

“We are actually a little ahead of the game this year. We took the time during the summer to work on many entrances and new elements. We are looking forward to debut to the audience. The Classic blueprint will be touched up and going into the cleaning process that Monday right after Homecoming. We are looking forward to a very entertaining Classic,’’ Destin tells the Daytona Times.

‘Stay tuned’ Destin says the drum majors are working extremely hard to make sure they are bringing new material to the Classic. They are ready to take the field by storm with brand new elements, while also keeping things traditional and fresh.

“A lot of new elements this year coming from the drum majors. We are excited to show

“I’ve been involved in the walk since I was diagnosed in 2006. I continue to speak at several events sponsored by the American Cancer Society,” she told the Times.

“A f r i c a n - A m e r i c a n women still have the highest mortality rate of any other subgroup so it is very important for us to do our self-breast exams and our mammograms.’’

One in three In 2017, among U.S. women, it’s estimated that there will be 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer, 63,410 new cases of breast carcinoma in situ, and 40,610 breast cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.

While breast cancer incidence rates are highest in non-Hispanic White women, breast cancer death rates are highest in African-American women.

Castillo said the disease affects one in three women. “It impacts a very large population,” she remarked.

No extreme measures Black women have also addressed the disease differently.

“What I find is that when our White sisters get diagnosed, they go through the extreme measures. They will change eating habits, exercise and look for alternative treatments,” Charles

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Performing at the Jacksonville Jaquars’ football game this month is one of the special invitations the Bethune-Cookman University’s Marching Wildcats receive each year.

them. Stay tuned and be on the lookout.”

Destin credits the band for his disciple and outlook on the world.

“Band has really opened doors for me and has really gotten me prepared for the real world. I’ve learned a lot from this program like pride, discipline, and how to prosper through many obstacles that come my way. I love this band program and everything it has done for me,’’ he relates.

‘Calm before the storm’ Yasmine Quin’ones, a senior psychology major from Miami, is a third year member of the band.

She is a part of the Sophisticated Flag Corp.

“A great halftime show is the perfect combination between the calm before the storm. Calm meaning a nice smooth tune in which the crowd will quickly be able to recognize and sing along.

The storm is when we turn the performance into a big party.

The pressure is always extremely high because you never know what you’re up against,’’ she tells the Times.

“The B-CU fans can expect a much cleaner, exciting and jawdropping show. Each year, new trends become much more popular and we have to learn how to

related.

“Our Black sisters don’t exercise, keep eating the same things and won’t go through extreme measures. Some do, but many don’t. Many just believe what the doctor say is the cure, but don’t invest in their own health to find other measures that will help hill the cancer. We must become more aggressive and invest in ourselves so that we can improve our health,” she added.

Tell somebody Oftentimes, Black women also will hide the disease, she noted.

“We don’t share that we have cancer. We could be helping others who are going through it, but we don’t communicate and share. We need to open our mouths,” stated Charles.

A family illness It affects not only its victims and survivors but their families.

“It has transformed our home. All my children are young adults. They are attentive. My youngest daughter took it hard at first. My husband took medical leave; he has really helped take care of me,” Charles shared.

“It’s taken a toll on the family but brought us together. It was a shock at first, but once I came out of fire now everyone knows that mom is fighting.’’

showcase them.”

Yamil Turner, a senior from Atlanta majoring in mass communications, plays the saxophone.

Turner is a proud product of the Stephenson High School Sonic Sound Band, located in Stone Mountain. He has been playing the saxophone for 10 years.

“Being a Marching Wildcat is a wonderful experience. Being an everyday ambassador for the school, understanding that it attracts so much attention is amazing. His goal is to be the best on the field while marching, playing, dancing.

‘Like our band director says all the time, ‘It’s the effort that makes the difference and, overall, that’s what will take us far.

He concludes, “The adrenaline is very high every time I think about Homecoming and the Classic. I look forward to both every season despite the stress and pressure. The experience is one I can’t get anywhere else from the Sunday the week before to the Sunday after. It’s very thrilling.’’

Popular hangout The parking lot area between the practice field and the school’s gym and music building is the place where students hang out and watch the band.

She added, “The experiences have taught me to endure. I’ve learned to fight again. When you hear the word cancer, it’s not a

This is the place where returning students find familiar faces.

The place where freshmen students met new friends. Also, the place where the love of great music never ends.

The parking lot area at the recent Thursday night band practice was filled with about 50 fans, mostly B-CU students just stopping by to enjoy the sounds and visuals.

Social media buzz Students were walking outside of their dorms rooms to watch the band practice. While doing so, they kept busy updating their social media accounts with pictures, videos and B-CU filters.

Fans were making hashtags on Instagram under B-CU Wildcats.

Shay Payne, a sophomore from Orlando majoring in nursing, one of the B-CU students standing outside of the gate watching.

“I can’t help but to come out and watch the band practice every night. I can hear them practicing from my dorm room. I also hear the freshmen all outside supporting them. It makes me want to join in on the action,’’ she said.

Greg Lewis, a Daytona Times intern, is a Bethune-Cookman University student majoring in mass communications.

quick treatment. It’s something that won’t be cured overnight. I learned to put my hope in God that he will heal me again.”

For more information, call 386-274-3274 or visit www.MakingStridesWalk. org/VolusiaFlagler.

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Halifax Academy and Pierson Taylor battle it out in the trenches during a game to open the season this year.

“We’re still alive technically. If we can win Friday, we’ll be right there on the border,” said Halifax Head Coach Shamus Dougherty.

The new format may have helped some programs but hurt others, especially small schools.

Dougherty explained, “I think it hurt us. We were in a district with three teams, which kept local rivalries going. It also cut down on our traveling. Now its difficult scheduling games and more travel is involved.

“Not many small schools are in our area like there are in Orlando and other areas. Many local small schools didn’t have to play us. We only have four teams advance out of 14 teams in our Region.”

Stacking up points

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Seabreeze’s Jalen Miranda (4) is tackled by Pine Ridge’s Austin Novak (12) during a game earlier this year.

It’s the final playoff push for local football teams

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

There are two weeks remaining in the high school football season (Oct. 27, Nov. 3). Some teams will play their final game on Oct. 27.

Several teams are alive for the playoffs, which begin on Nov. 10.

Flagler Palm Coast (FPC) is the only team that has punched its postseason ticket; having won the 8-1A district title and earned an automatic playoff berth.

FPC Head coach, Travis Roland said, “We are still trying to do something that hasn’t been done before. We have a chance to go undefeated for the regular season, which would be the first time in school history. We have plenty of reason to stay focused,’’ said Travis Roland’s FPC’s head coach.

New system Mainland can clinch the district 6A-13 title and earn an automatic playoff berth by beating archrival Seabreeze on Oct. 27.

This year, the Florida High School Athletic Association went to a new system to determine playoff teams based on points and teams are rewarded based on their average.

In Class 5A through 8A (big schools), district champions earn automatic spots while the top four teams in each of the four regions get at-large playoff bids.

“It’s definitely easier to do it that way. To win the district championship and get the automatic berth. That is better than having to see if someone else losses and worrying about points to decide your postseason fate,” added Roland.

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Mainland’s Brian Jenkins (2) gets away from Bartram Trail defenders during a game earlier this season.

‘A distraction’ In Class 4A through 1A (small schools), there are no districts and

only the top four teams in each of the four regions in the classification make the playoffs.

“You want to say it is a positive, but really it’s more of a distraction because I am team-watching. It has built a little anxiety because you’re not truly controlling your own destiny,’’ explained Antuarn Williams, Taylor’s head coach.

“I have felt a little awkward because we didn’t play any of the teams in our region that are fairly close, but we made a decision real early in the process to join a conference as a way to secure games.

Our team has been affected since we’re team-watching like you do in fantasy football with playerwatching. I stressed to players not to worry and just play. Winning will take care of it all.’’

At-large teams In the old system, each class awarded playoff spots to district champions and district runnerups.

Currently under the new format, Palm Coast Matanzas (36.29 points average/fourth, Class 6A, Region 4), Pierson Taylor (37.29 points average/fourth, Class 3A Region 3) and Spruce Creek (35.86 points average/seventh, at large Region 1-8A) are in as atlarge teams.

Creek is actually fourth since teams ahead of them are likely to win their districts.

“We are going to try to focus and prepare as normal for these final two games of the regular season. We are going to be concerned about us in preparing to the best of our ability with schemes and execution, then play the best as we can. It is rivalry game but for us; it’s one game at a time,” noted Williams.

Helped some, hurt some Local teams with long shots but slim possibilities include: Halifax (seventh, Region 4, Class 2A), University (31.25 points average/eighth, Region 1, Class 8A) and even Warner Christian (30.43 points average/eighth, Class 2A, Region 2).

The new system allows better teams to stack up on points.

“It’s easier to play weaker teams and win to gain 35 points rather than loose to a good team and get 30. Looks like 35 points a game will get you in the playoffs,’’ Dougherty added.

“Teams are just trying to get points. It doesn’t make your team better. The bigger schools still have district games so they can experiment. We don’t benefit for playing bigger schools. Playing a big school that goes 2-8 there is no benefit you only get 35 points for winning and 15 for loosing. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out,’’ he continued.

This week’s top high school football games Flagler Palm Coast (8-0, 3-0) at Jacksonville Mandarin (2-6, 1-2): Having won the district and making the playoffs, the FPC Bulldogs are looking for an undefeated regular season.

University (3-3) at Spruce Creek (6-1): Both the Titans and Hawks are still alive for at-large playoff bids. Although the Hawks are closer, the key for both teams is winning.

Mainland (4-3, 2-0) at Seabreeze (4-4, 2-2): The Buccaneers have dominated this series and its district. Mainland can win the district title and an automatic playoff spot. The Sandcrabs need some offense to keep it close.

Crescent City (5-2) at Taylor (7-1): The Taylor Wildcats need to keep winning to claim one of the four playoff spots in its region.

They face a tough Raiders squad.

Deltona (3-4, 2-2) at Matanzas (5-2, 3-1): The Matanzas Pirates are still in contention for an at-large playoff spot, but the Deltona Wolves have the athletes to challenge them.

Halifax (4-4) at Winter Park Trinity Prep (4-2): Halifax has won the most games ever since joining 11-man football in 2014 and a win gives them their first winning season 11-man football.

The Knights played football for a few seasons prior to 2014. They are still theoretically alive for the playoffs but must first upset a talented Saints team on the road to have a chance.

Prep Sports Seven Football Rankings 1. Flagler Palm Coast (8-0), 2.

Spruce Creek (6-1), 3. Mainland (4-3), 4. University (3-3), 5. Taylor (7-1), 6. Matanzas (5-2) 7. Father Lopez (4-3).

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OCTOBER 26 – NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Daytona State honors four alumni during awards celebration SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES

Daytona State College (DSC) recognized the professional accomplishments and community achievements of four graduates on Oct. 19 during an Alumni & Friends Association’s annual awards breakfast held on the Daytona Beach campus.

“The quality of a Daytona State education can be measured by how our graduates move forward in making better lives for themselves, their families and their communities,” said Daytona State President Tom LoBasso in welcoming invited guests to the breakfast, held as part of the college’s Homecoming festivities that run through Saturday evening.

“This morning, we recognize alumni who continue to be shining reflections of the college’s mission and values.”

Dixie Morgese Alumni of the Year honors went to Dixie Morgese who started her DSC studies as a new mother looking for a new start.

After completing the Center for Women and Men’s Fresh Start program, she earned her Associate of Science in Human Services degree in 1995, and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree Magna Cum Laude from St. Leo University.

Later, she added Certified Addictions Professional and International Drug and Alcohol Counselor designations to her portfolio. She was a consultant for health and family service organizations throughout Florida before being named executive director of the Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler and Volusia. She also has served as an adjunct faculty for DSC’s Institute of Health Services.

“Throughout her career, Dixie has helped scores of people as a counselor and a leader who is still making a difference in our community that will last generations,” the president said.

Bill Tillard The Distinguished Faculty/

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Daytona State College honorees Bill Tillard, Dr. Mikael Jones, Dixie Morgese and Chris Gilpin are shown with President Tom LoBasso.

Staff Alumni Award went to Bill Tillard, a 1977 graduate of the institution’s Law Enforcement Academy. Prior to returning to the college in 1998 to serve as director of Campus Safety, he had a successful 25-year career with the Daytona Beach Police Department.

At DSC, he has spent nearly 20 years honing an effective Campus Safety unit that serves all college properties. He has helped to secure nearly $1 million in federal, state and local grants, and has led numerous campus safety initiatives, including installing security cameras at all campuses and partnering with law enforcement to have a police presence at all campuses.

“These are just a few of the initiatives Bill has taken on over the years,” LoBasso said in presenting the award. “Indeed, he has served the college community with distinction and honor, pro-

viding the safest environment possible through his leadership and mentorship to staff, faculty and students.”

Chris Gilpin Entrepreneur Chris Gilpin was presented the Young Alumni Excellence Award. He earned his associate of arts degree from Daytona State, then transferred to the University of Central Florida, where he majored in business.

Today, he is the president of Signal Vault, a DeBary-based company that produces a card-like device that is designed to block hackers from remotely scanning the electronic chips embedded in today’s credit cards.

Signal Vault has enjoyed great success, which received a boost when Chris was featured on “Shark Tank,’’ the TV show where budding entrepreneurs get the

chance to bring their business ideas to fruition. Today, over 500,000 of his devices have been sold worldwide.

Last year, he was the featured presenter during the college’s L. Gale Lemerand Entrepreneurial Speaker Series event.

Dr. Mikael Jones Dr. Mikael Jones received the prestigious Margaret Crumley Award for Distinguished Achievement in Science, which honors an alumnus who achieved an associate degree from DSC’s School of Biological and Physical Sciences and who has made significant contributions in their field. Recipients of this award are nominated and selected by science faculty.

Jones earned his associate of arts degree from the college in 1998. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Uni-

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versity of Florida, and completed a Pharmacy Practice and Primary Care Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center.

Today, he is the university’s Patient Care Laboratory director, as well as a course coordinator for UK’s Patient-Centered Care Experience course sequence. He also coordinates the Advanced Pharmacology course for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at UK’s College of Nursing.

Jones is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and practices in UK’s Center for the Advancement of Women’s Health.

Constantly in pursuit of innovative teaching strategies, in 2010, Jones received the American College of Clinical Pharmacy’s New Educator Award, an honor that is bestowed upon faculty who make an impact in health care education during their first six years of teaching.