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Center expected to open despite budget cuts

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Midtown Education and Cultural Center still on schedule; city eliminates jobs, sports programs BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

Chairs, tables, jump ropes, bowling balls, hurdles and other equipment soon will fill the Midtown Education and Cultural Center, which is expected to open the end of May. Daytona Beach city commissioners approved the purchase

of about $100,000 in equipment for the new center earlier this month. The center, which was constructed to replace the former Campbell Recreation Center on the corner of George Engram Boulevard and Keech Street in Daytona Beach, also includes a gymnasium named in honor of the late educator and popular coach T.R. Faircloth, Leisure Services Director Percy Williamson said this week. Cuts to the city’s budget affected the Leisure Services Department, but Williamson said the cuts will not affect the opening of the new center.

No track and field, boxing, flag football City commissioners voted in March to eliminate four positions in the Leisure Services Department, including two office specialist positions and recreation leaders. Williamson admitted that losing these staffers has led to his department eliminating the track and field, boxing and adult flag football programs. He has reorganized the department and shifted his staff around to deal with the vote by the commissioners. DANIELLE GARRETT/SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES “We are moving in a different The Midtown Education and Cultural Center recently approved Please see MIDTOWN, Page 2

about $100,000 in equipment for the new facility.

NAACP’s Slater weighs in on Chitwood, Cusack flap BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

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Olivia Maultsby, Yolaunda Harrison and Natalie Wilcox, all employees at Daytona State College, want to help others excel through the College Access Retention and Enrichment (CARE) program.

Women’s educational experiences lead to CARE at Daytona State College BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com

here is a new program at Daytona State College that could help many get into school and succeed. The College Access Retention and Enrichment (CARE) program is designed to assist non-traditional college students such as single parents, low-income residents and public housing tenants get an education.

Difficult circumstances The program is an initiative of three women employees

at Daytona State College who earned their degrees under difficult circumstances. Natalie Wilcox is an academic advisor, Olivia Maultsby a financial aid counselor, and Yolaunda Harrison a financial aid specialist at the college. “We established this program because we were inspired by our experiences in education,” Wilcox said. Wilcox is a Daytona native and 2003 Mainland High School graduate. She has a bachelor’s degree in gerontology from the University of South Florida and is pursuing a master’s degree in Leadership and Education at Nova Southeastern University.

Almost gave up During her first semester of school, Wilcox almost dropped out. Wilcox recalls, “My first college experience was bad. I didn’t know what resources were available. I got lost and almost gave up. I was able to get help and succeed.” Harrison is another Daytona native and a 1997 Mainland High graduate. She has an associate’s degree in psychology and is pursuing a bachelor’s at the University of Central Florida. Pregnancy slowed her educational process. “I was basically a teen parent. I had a child my senior year of high school. I tried college for a

Volunteers sought for walking tour of Midtown May 2 workshop will focus on health, safety and environmental issues BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

The Volusia County Health Department in conjunction with the Volusia Transpor-

tation Planning Organization and the City of Daytona Beach will be hosting a workshop that will focus on short-term and long-term improvements to sidewalks and streets in Midtown. The workshop will be held at the Dickerson Activity Center on May 2 from 8:30 to 3 p.m. The workshop will have a maximum of 30 participants and residents interested in participating must contact organizers by April 25.

The Daytona Beach NAACP president has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the local police chief’s comments about Volusia County Councilwoman Joyce Cusack’s appointment of an Indian American to the Halifax Area Advertising Authority (HAAA). Cynthia Slater calls Daytona Beach Police Chief Michael Chitwood’s comments about Cusack’s appointment of Pravin Patel to the HAAA board “out of place.” “He should respect the councilwoman’s judgment and be open to work with the county council and the Halifax Area Advertising board in order to correct any issues that the board needs to address,” Slater stated. “It sounds like Mr. Patel has instituted a zero tolerance campaign as it relates to unlawful activity happening in and around his establishment,” she continued.

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year, but I got pregnant again. I had a high-risk pregnancy and had to be on bedrest. I had to drop out. It really affected my self-esteem,” Harrison told the Daytona Times. “I suffered depression and had to get counseling. I was a single parent with three kids and no income. I often cried. I tried again and again but obstacles remained. I moved back to Daytona in Caroline Village. I went to Daytona State and spoke with Admissions. I got started. I got help, which gave me the strength and motivation to go to college. It took 10 years for me to get a degree,” Harrison added.

Slater was president of the organization in 2009 when it sent a letter to Daytona Beach officials asking for an investigation into Chitwood and the Daytona Beach Police Department over comments he made in a newspaper article about BethuneCookman President Trudie Kibbe Reed and the university. In October 2009, he was quoted in the Daytona Beach News- Journal calling Bethune Cookman University President Trudie Reed an “inept leader who has lost control of her students.’’ The letter sent by the NAACP said that the police department, including Chitwood, repeatedly made inflammatory and racially tinged statements, issued a “sham subpoena” and made false statements to the media alleging a cover-up on the part of B-CU officials involving a disturbance at a dormitory involving students and school employees.

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Participants of the workshop will take part in an actual walking tour of Midtown, which will go west down Orange Avenue, south down Keech Street, and then east down South Street. It will start at the Dickerson center and end at Turie T. Small Elementary.

Transit on list of concerns Dr. Celeste Philip, assistant director of Public Health, Volusia County Health Department, said this study will help improve nutrition and physical activity options for residents as well.

“The walking tour is a great opportunity to work with the community to identify conditions in our environment that we can improve,” Philip said. Discussion during the workshop will center on land-use and transportation connections, creating Dr. Celeste linkages and gateways, use Philip of public space, connections with transit, safety issues and accessibility concerns. Other issues for discussion will include Please see VOLUNTEERS, Page 2

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direction. Currently the eliminated programs are run by city staff. The direction we are going is there are parent associations running these programs in other cities. The purpose of us running the program was to give them traction,” Williamson explained.

intersection designs, bike facilities, pedestrian crossings, safe routes to schools, elderly and handicapped access, access management, traffic calming along with design standards and guidelines.

EPA helped to fund project Daytona Beach received assistance in the development of walking tour from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA announced earlier this year that the city was among 56 communities eligible for part of a $750,000 Smart Growth Assistance program. The purpose of the walking tour is to help form a vision for short and long-term improvements to sidewalks and streets in Midtown, the predominantly Black population of the city. Technical experts will work with Daytona Beach on actions they can take to improve the economy, the environment, and quality of life. Some examples may include improving pedestrian access and safety, incorporating green infrastructure or conducting an economic and fiscal health assessment. The goal of the assistance is to help communities across the country create more housing choices, make transportation more efficient and reliable, reinforce existing investments, and support vibrant and healthy neighborhoods that attract businesses. The working group will help to identify next steps relative to implementing key recommendations from the workshop. Residents interested in participating in the workshop should contact Suzanne Grubbs at 386274-0695 or via e-mail at Suzanne_Grubbs@doh. state.fl.us.

Change in running of after-school programs Williamson also discussed how reorganizing his department will save money. For example. beginning in the fall, Williamson wants the city’s after-school programs that are currently operating out of Ortona and Turie T. Smalls elementary schools and the Chiles Academy to be moved to the John H. Dickerson, new Midtown and Schnebly Recreation centers. Williamson said the centers, with the exception of the Schnebly Recreaton Center, are currently up to speed to run the program. He said the city has an interlocal agreement with the Volusia County school dis-

The show will be held in the Gillespy Theater at the News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St. Tickets are available through the Music Industry Club and are $10. There is a 50 percent discount with a student ID. More information: Jackie Randall at 386-299-4789 or mic.dsc.president@gmail. com or Max Cleland at 386-299-6083 or mic.dsc. vicepresident@gmail.com.

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Compiled by the Daytona Times Volunteers needed for city cleanup The City of Daytona Beach is co-sponsoring a community cleanup for Midtown on May 5. Volunteers are needed. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at Daisy Stocking Park. Call Charles Bryant at 386-671-8185 or e-mail him at bryantc@codb.us to participate. Vince Carter’s to host fundraiser The 138th annual Run for the Roses will be held May 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Vince Carter’s, 1250 LPGA Blvd. The Vince Carter’s Embassy of Hope Foundation will host the Kentucky Derby fundraiser in the restaurant’s Highlight Zone, which will show all Derby races on its 32 high-definition screens. Tickets are $25. Availability is limited. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation, which supports local women’s and children’s programs. More information: 386-239-8215. Hospice Duck Race coming this month Adopt a duck and help a child. The fourth Annual Halifax Health - Hospice Duck Race will be held April 28 at 5:30 p.m. 105 East Orange Ave., when 5, 000 ducks will be dumped into the waterway in front of Jackie Robinson Ballpark for a race to the finish line. The lucky “adoptee” of the winning duck will win $3,000. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Lawrence E. Whelan Begin Again Children’s Grief Centers, a program of Halifax Health – Hospice of Volusia/ Flagler. For more information, visit www. duckrace.com/hovf. Library to host event for teens The heat is on at the Daytona Beach Regional Library City Island, where teens can make unique works of art using melted crayons at 4 p.m. on April 25. Participants can also play Wii games and eat pizza during this free program. Reservations are not required. More information: 386-257-6036.

KOJO LITTLES Kojo Littles will present a concert on April 21 at 7 p.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 703 George W. Engram Blvd. The concert is free and the public is invited to attend Atlantic High to present ‘Grease’ The Performing Arts Department of Atlantic High School will perform the Broadway musical “Grease’’ on April 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. and a matinee at 2 p.m. on April 21. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the school’s front office or at the box office before each performance. Adult tickets are $7 and student tickets are $5, children 7 and under free. Proceeds from ticket sales will go toward supporting the Performing Arts at Atlantic. 1250 Reed Canal Road. Port Orange. More information: 386-322- 5600 ext. 38227. Benefit concert at college The Music Industry Club from Daytona State College will host a benefit concert April 20 at 6:30 p.m.

Church to host May 11 concert Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Men’s Ministry is having a communitywide 100 Men Mother’s Day Concert May 11 at 7 p.m. Bring your mothers, grandmothers, sisters or aunts who are mothers to this event with some of the community’s most gifted male voices and musicians. Location: 539 George Engram Blvd. Men interested in participating in a choir should call 386-252-0322. Volunteer luncheon set for April 19 The United Way Volunteer Center and Bright House Networks presents the 25th Annual Outstanding Volunteers of the Year Awards luncheon April 19 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in conjunction with National Volunteer Week at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. Tickets are $20 per person. More information: http:// tinyurl.com/25thvolunteer. Committee plans hat, fashion show The Pastor’s Appreciation Committee of Living Faith World Ministries presents a Hattitude & Fashion Show April 28 at 11:30 a.m. at 950 Derbyshire Road. Cost: $12. A Bowl-A-Thon also will be held April 28 at 6 p.m. at Ormond Lanes. $20. If your team would like to participate, call 386-258-1258 ext. 11.

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trict to run the afterschool programs. The agreement, which calls for the city to pay Volusia County schools $13,000, allows the city to use the school district’s facility. “School principals use that to offset materials, supplies, things they may use for their school,” said Williamson.

Transportation an issue Moving the after-school programs to city property will save the city $13,000. The only problem that currently exists is transporting the students from the schools to the community centers. Williamson said the cost associated with transportation involves the use of city-owned vans. He added that the children get out of school at 2 p.m. and those that choose to participate in the afterschool program will get rides to the centers. However, parents must pick them up by 5:30 p.m. No decision has been made on changing the location of the after-school program until Williamson brings back more specifics and answers to the commissioners’ questions.

Shiloh to host fashion show Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will host its second annual fashion show themed “Beautiful Butterfly,” April 22 at 3 p.m. at the Daytona Beach Resort and Conference Center, 2700 N. Atlantic Ave. Tickets are $40; lunch included. More information: 386-852-5533. Farmers’ Markets at Stetson Stetson University’s Hatter Harvest plans a Farmers’ Markets April 22 from noon

In spite of pleas from citizens to not cut jobs from the Daytona Beach’s Leisure Services Department, five commissioners and the mayor agreed to eliminate the four positions. Only Zone 1 commissioner Edith Shelley voted against the budget amendment that included decreasing expenditures in the 2011-12 budget by $5.3 million. “I am uncomfortable with the way this has come to me. I believe there were other options that could have been presented to us,” said Shelley. “There could have been some other areas we could have cut that were more effective. I have to be able to justify my vote when I’m out in the community. Justifying my vote is difficult when I do not have comparisons to deal with,” she added.

Emotional plea for children’s sake In an emotional plea during the March 21 city commission meeting, resident Norma Bland told the elected officials she was coming to them “literally bleeding the blood of Jesus.” “Please save the children in my community. It hurts

my heart to see what’s happening in our city. One child was killed in Sanford,” Bland said referring to the case involving 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Bland is upset that personnel and programs were recommended to be cut from the Leisure Services Department, which she says will have an impact on activities in which area children participate.

Employes retiring, offered seasonal jobs Sarah McCarroll, Human Resources Director, said the people holding positions that are being eliminated would have options. McCarrol said a total of 10 city positions were being eliminated, including the four from the Leisure Services Department. “We are going to cut those 10 positions. Some people are retiring, some people bumping other people. Four people who are left, we are going to offer seasonal positions to them or their choice to be laid off and collect unemployment,” said McCarroll. McCarroll told the Daytona Times that the employees being offered seasonal work would receive no benefits and lower pay.

Women In Transition plans April 21 fundraiser Women In Transition will be holding a fundraiser to help single homeless women in need of housing. The event is April 21 at Duff Original buffet in South Daytona. Organizers are asking for a $30 donation. The speaker for the event will be Pastor Toni Charles of Elect Ladies Ministreis. She is the assistant pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.

to 4 p.m. featuring fresh and local foods and entertainment on the Stetson Green, the lawn between the Carlton Union Building and the Quad, 421 N. Wood-

land Blvd., DeLand. The events are free and open to all. Pets are welcome. More information: Elly Bludworth at ebludwor@stetson.edu or 386-631-1995.

Bethune-Cookman University Invites the Mid-Town Redevelopment Board and the University’s community neighbors to attend a special presentation and dialogue concerning the proposed practice field adjacent to the

LARRY R. HANDFIELD, ESQ. ATHLETIC TRAINING CENTER Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012 Place: John H. Dickerson Community Center, 308 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL Time: 6-8 p.m. The University will share architectural designs, the mission/vision of Bethune-Cookman University and discuss safety/landscaping features for the proposed new practice field to be located behind the Larry R. Handfield, Esq. Athletic Training Center at the corner of Lincoln and International Speedway Blvd. across from the B-CU Performing Arts Center.

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By Jeroline D. Mccarthy | Daytona Times A display of talent showed up at “Saturday Night Live” over in Bunnell recently at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, where the Rev. Patrick A. Wilkerson is the pastor. The Youth Ministry, under youth director Monique Johnson, sponsored the gospel fervor of vocalists, other musicians and liturgical dancers. “Saturday Night Live” was presided by Lisa Turner of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Daytona Beach. The gospel show was followed with fellowship and dinner. Christian artists from the colleges in Daytona Beach were presented - Andrew

Hudson, Diedra King, Mario Robinson, Anthony Butler and others. The St. James Little Angels liturgical dancers exercised their techniques through Kirk Franklin’s celebrated vocal, “Smile.”

Teens shine during ACT-SO competition ACT-SO teens took to the stage in “The Olympics of the Mind” competition presented at Flagler Auditorium on Saturday, showcasing their talents in music, poetry, dance, art and design, along with science and technology. The Afro-Academic Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-

SO) is a youth initiative by the national NAACP, culminating into local and national competitions for awards and prizes and students performing their highest. Recognition was merited to the Flagler County Youth Center for housing the ACT-SO rehearsals. The students were talented and were a handsome cast at the auditorium. Stephanie Ecklin, Flagler County NAACP ACT-SO chair, is also the publisher of “Our Voices Thrive,” a local magazine that teaches, helps, rebuilds, inspires and empowers teens. The spring issue featured the ACT-SO participants. The competition was the force behind the sponsors the African-American Cultural Society, Flagler County Youth Center, Carmella’s Pizza and Pasta, Flagler Technical Institute, Sew and Quilt Shop, Palm Coast United Methodist Church, Hollingsworth Gallery, First Church of Palm Coast,

“Saturday Night Live” was staged recently at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Bunnell. 3-N Motion Dance Studio and SunTrust Bank. The competition winners will be determined at an awards dinner banquet. They will compete against

participants nationwide on July 5-7 in Houston. The banquet has been set for April 29, 3 p.m., at the African-American Cultural Society, 4422 North U.S. 1, Palm Coast. Attorney Raven Sword will be the speaker. Tickets are $20 per person and are available by calling 386447-7030.

Senior Summit set for April 24 The first Senior Summit, sponsored by the City of New Smyrna Beach, has gained attention because resources chief Donna M. Banks has the expertise to make the event successful. Banks has been the city’s coordinator since November. She was coordinator for eight years with the Central Florida Community Development Corps at Spring Hill Resource Center, DeLand. The summit is positioned for April 24, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Babe James Community Center, 201 North Myrtle Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Workshops are part of the scene, along with line-dance instruction by Shirley Ellison, including games, refreshments and more. If you’d like to be a vendor or if you have a senior service to offer, e-mail Banks at babejamescommunityconnection@gmail. com. Vendor tables are free and are provided with two chairs.

‘Jammin’ in the Park’ returns this month to Edgewater

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The New Smyrna Beach High School Barracuda Band and the City of Edgewater will host the third annual “Jammin’ in the Park” event. It takes place April 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Hawks Park, 1108 S. Ridgewood Ave, Edgewater For two years, “Jammin’ in the Park” has entertained Southeast Volu-

Ormond center to be site of jazz fest Get lost in the sounds at Jazz Festival 2012, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the North East Florida Jazz Association (NEFJA). It will take place April 28, 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center. The tour of musicians performing are Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, Rodney Jordan, Wallace Roney, Antoine Roney, Steve Williams, John Lumpkin, Doug Carn, Taeko Fukao, Mercedes Beckman, Ray Callender, Miguel Alvarado, Kenny MacKenzie, Lee and Sallie Quick, Jay Messick, Rob Whiting, Juan Rolan and Daniel Rolan. NEFJA president Muriel McCoy explains that admission is $45 per member; $50, non-members; and $20 for students. Tickets are available online at www.NEFJA.org or by calling the arts center at 386676-3375, or Aimee’s Hallmark Shop, 386-445-0985. ••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted and bereaved.

Happy Birthday to You! Birthday wishes to: Birthday wishes to my husband, Louie, April 21; Marsha Rode, April 22; Florastine Hancock, April 23; Joan Bennett-Walker, April 24; Roy A. Benjamin, April 25. sia County with a variety of musical talent, from elementary and middle school performers to professional musicians. Included in the lineup is the Barracuda Band, which has served this community musically for over 97 years. The day will be filled with musical entertainment, food, craft and business vendors and more. There will also be a kid zone with blowups, games, and face painting. All proceeds will help the high school music program. All donations are tax deductible. To be a sponsor, vendor or make a donation, contact Johnny Mims at 386481-2743 or via e-mail at jbmims@volusia.k12.fl.us.

Halifax Oyster Festival set for April 28 at Manatee Island On April 28, the third Annual Halifax Oyster Festival Presented by Costa Del Mar Sunglasses will take place on Manatee Island in the Intracoastal Water along downtown Daytona Beach. The daylong event will feature a wide variety of oyster dishes prepared by local restaurants, steamed and raw shucked oysters, a number of other food options, live music, liquid refreshments, and hands-on oyster mat construction. New this year will be the addition of a second oyster pit, an educational and interactive Kids Zone, two entertainment stages, ex-

tended hours, a VIP seating area and a national act headlining the event. Proceeds go towards funding the Marine Discovery Center’s mission to restore healthy oyster beds to Volusia County’s Intracoastal Waterway. The Halifax Oyster Festival is pleased to announce the addition of a nationally known musical act to this year’s musical lineup, headliner rock band, Orleans, best known for “Still the One” and “Dance With Me.’’ Additional musical acts will include Beth McKee and Scott Kirby with guitarist Dave Edmisten.

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Questions for presidential candidates It is a foregone conclusion that former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will be the Republican nominee. It’s down to Romney and President Obama as opponents in November. The entertainment is over. Let’s get down to business. Consider what either candidate might do in three areas: • Jobs – The unemployment rate ticked down just a tiny bit last month, from 8.3 to 8.2 percent, but only 120,000 new jobs were created. We need to create at least 300,000 jobs a month for the next year or so to just begin to catch up with all the jobs that were lost. Black unemployment, at 14 percent, is at the Great Depression level of 25 percent when hidden unemployment is considered. Unemployment is trending down, if slowly, and the Obama administration has been quick to share these facts. Further, if President Obama had been able to pass job creation legislation at the end of 2011, the rate might have dropped even faster. My question to Mitt Romney would be how he plans to accelerate the pace of job creation and lower unemployment. I’d also ask him about high Black unemployment rates and targeting it. Finally, I’d ask him whether he still enjoys firing people and what message he thinks that sends to the least and the left out. I’d ask President Obama at least two of those three questions. I’d certainly ask what he would do to change the pace of job creation, what kind of legislation he thinks is needed for him to implement

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his plan, and whether he thinks he can pull a political consensus together to pass such legislation. I’d also ask him about Black unemployment and targeting it. Finally, I’d ask about a focus on youth unemployment, given the fact that young people who graduate from college and cannot find jobs have lifetime effects from or two years’ worth of joblessness. • Taxes – Former Republican candidate Herman Cain, he of the 9-9-9 plan that just didn’t add up, said that Romney was being “picked apart” by the tax issue. But Romney pays a lower proportion of his income on taxes than the average working person does, mostly because investment income is taxed at a lower rate than earnings. Romney has also called for an extension of the Bush tax cuts, while President Obama would eliminate them. I’d ask Mitt Romney why he thinks it is fair for the rich to pay proportionately less in taxes than middle-income people. I’d ask him bluntly whether he thinks he favors the rich and if so, why. I’d ask him to detail his objections to the Buffett plan, and to offer an alternative plan for tax fairness. I’d ask President Obama to offer, beyond the Buffett plan, other keys to tax fairness. I’d ask him whether investment income

should be taxed at an equal or higher rate than earnings. And I’d ask him what kind of coalition is needed to turn the Buffett plan into public policy. • Students – While President Obama has vigorously defended Pell Grants, Romney would eliminate these grants and many other social programs. Furthermore, students pay more than 6 percent interest on federal loans, while some of the bailout banks paid less than 1 percent interest on their loans. If we believe that children are our future, why aren’t our future workers, students, more highly considered in the budget process? I’d ask Mitt Romney what his horizon is for U.S. prosperity and what role today’s students play in that prosperity. I’d ask him why he is opposed to Pell grants, and what he thinks of the interest differential between the way students are treated and bailout banks are treated. Before I ask President Obama anything on education, I’d thank him for his fight to protect HBCUs and other colleges. Then I’d ask about the interest differential, and about his progress on his pledge to restore the U.S. to world leadership in educational attainment.

Julianne Malveaux is author of “Surviving and Thriving: 365 Facts in Black Economic History.” Click on this story at www. flcourier.com to write your own response.

Time to revive the National Civil Rights Commission According to statistics compiled by Kali Akuno and Arlene Eisen on behalf of the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, the Black Left Unity Network and the US Human Rights Network, police or private security people have slain 17 other African-Americans since Trayvon Martin’s death. Across the country, people are questioning the promise of “liberty and justice for all.” Fundamental questions need to be answered about “stand and defend laws” – more accurately, “free pass for murder laws” – about racially skewed school discipline practices (Trayvon had been suspended and was visiting his father when he was shot); about a criminal justice system still rife with bias, and about the dangers of “walking while Black” in America. The man who shot Trayvon will be tried in court. But these broader issues require independent, forceful investigation. So where is the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights?

Nonpartisan group Dwight Eisenhower, a Republican president, created the bipartisan commission in 1957 to investigate the facts and issue credible reports on progress or challenges in our civil rights laws and practices. It was, as early director Theodore Hesburgh stated, to be the “conscience of the nation” on our

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been largely absent without leave. This isn’t an accident. Under Reagan, conservatives began to cut away at the commission, reducing its budget and staff. In theory, the eight-member commission is bipartisan, with no party having more than four members. Then, under George Bush, two Republican activists changed their registration to “independent,” enabling conservatives to hold six seats on the commission, rendering it less useful. By 2011, Wade Henderson, president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued a report concluding that the commission was “so debilitated as to be considered moribund.” Now that President Obama has named three members to the commission, including the chair, Martin Castro, it is time to revitalize the body. The rights of women, gays and immigrants are battlegrounds. African-Americans continue to experience disparate treatment in the workplace, the schools and on the streets. An aggressive commission can provide a voice of justice, a ray of hope. Where is the “conscience of the nation” on racial justice when we need it?

progress in civil rights. In the 1960s, for example, hardhitting, authoritative commission reports on voter suppression in Montgomery, Ala.; school desegregation in Nashville; and housing discrimination in New York, Chicago and Atlanta helped lay the foundation for the Civil Rights Acts of 1960 and 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and Fair Housing Law of 1968. Today, the need for a revived commission is apparent. The commission should be investigating school discipline policies and our biased criminal justice system. We need a clear look at the apparently coordinated effort of Republican governors to erect barriers to registration and voting that have a disproportionate effect on the young, the poor, the elderly and minorities. The apparently racially skewed efforts to direct African-American and Latino homebuyers into exotic, subprime mortgages needs to be The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is probed as well. president and CEO of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. Click on GOP cuts this story at www.flcourier.com Yet the commission thus far has to write your own response.

Letter to the editor The African-American Cultural Society, Inc. (AACS), in the person of its president Ed Pinto, Jr., and the Palm Coast/Flagler County Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, through its president Dr. Pamela Jackson-Smith, have established a partnership to benefit African-American males. These organizations have wisely determined the need to step out as a “vanguard” and help launch the sorority’s national flagship program for males, in its second year in operation here. EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities to Develop Independence): Day of I.M.P.A.C.T. (Imparting and Mobilizing Advocates for Community Transformation) was held at the African-American Cultural Society on March 10. Over 100 young African-American males were treated by volunteer guest presenters to information and inspiration on educational opportunities, instruction and insights on wise

sexual behaviors, ways to legitimately and intelligently expand their educational, entrepreneurial and work horizons, along with spiritual entertainment and a catered lunch. Flagler residents who may be blissfully unaware of the many programs offered by this community’s organizations for its youth should make an effort to become better acquainted. Our youth live among some very troubling facts and statistics. If we don’t assist them in finding their way, they just might destroy our and their own accustomed and contented ways of life. As a concerned community resident of Flagler with an adult son and grandchildren of my own, I want to personally thank the aforementioned groups and all of the other sponsors – the Flagler County Youth Center, Flagler’s Family Life Center Work Force, Allstate’s O’Donnell & Associates, St. John’s County Library, Wendy’s Hamburgers, and J. C. Curry Catering – who joined in and made this Impact Day a wonderful success on behalf of our African-American young men. –Vikki Taylor, Palm Coast

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Don’t be scammed by unscrupulous car dealers The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) convened a series of forums last year that explored abusive auto lending practices. The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), a participant in those roundtables, has issued a new research report on deceitful practices that take advantage of unsuspecting customers. The report, “Deal or No Deal: How Yo-Yo Scams Rig the Game Against Car Buyers,” shows that consumers with low incomes and poor credit scores are the most likely target for these abuses. By preying upon consumers who are the least able to walk away from deals, the opportunity emerges to make more expensive loans and take consumers’ trade-in and/or down payment.

Deal not finalized This is the first national insight into the prevalence of “yoyo” scams. This deceitful dealer practice begins when car dealers encourage would-be buyers to leave with a car before finance terms are finalized. With only a conditional sales agreement in place, consumers are encouraged to accept spot delivery, taking the vehicle home. The unsuspecting consumer leaves with the car, trusting the dealer will finalize the terms discussed. For car dealers, spot delivery reduces the likelihood of the consumer shopping elsewhere for a better deal. Yet for consumers, this practice often leads to problems never anticipated. “Yo-yo scams occur when a dealer leads a car buyer to believe financing is final,” says Center for Responsible Lending senior researcher Delvin Davis, author of the report. “The dealer lures the consumer back to the dealership, claims the financing fell through, and then pressures the consumer to agree to a new loan at a higher interest rate.”

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consumers with few available choices for financing, many still take the bad deal. When CRL examined the demographics of consumers experiencing yo-yo scams, once again communities of color were disproportionately harmed. After accounting for poor credit and low-incomes, Latino and African-American consumers were prey to yo-yo scams more than White Americans and consumers ages 25 years old or younger. According to CRL, the majority of consumers wind up with a second finance contract with a higher interest rate. “Deal or No Deal” is CRL’s followup to an earlier report that found yo-yo scam victims on average received an interest rate that was five percentage points higher than what someone with the same risk level would normally pay.

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Until laws or regulation change the ways auto financing operates, it might be better for consumers to adjust how they actually shop for a new or used car. Just as consumers now shop for the best mortgage rate available, making a comparable comparison of available auto financing terms would remove third-party transactions that now benefit dealers instead of consumers. Beginning with a sober and objective figure for what is affordable will empower consumers. Secondly, if financing is settled before the search for a vehicle begins, consumers can give themselves negotiating power by offering dealers a cash transaction. Deal gets worse In other words, consumers CRL’s study found that con- can choose to seize their pursumers who returned to these chasing power, rather than fordealerships were often pres- feit it to car dealers. sured to sign finance contracts Charlene Crowell is the with worse terms than those Manager originally mentioned. The report Communications also showed that consumers try- for State Policy & Outreach ing to walk away from the now- with the Center for Responworse deal often faced threats of sible Lending. Contact her at legal action, criminal charges of Charlene.crowell@responsiauto theft, loss of down payment blelending.org. Click on this or fees for mileage and wear and story at www.flcourier.com to tear. Unfortunately for low-wage write your own response.

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er’s dream: a film, based on a book about four women who buy that book and find it indispensable. This could be a whole new genre for Hollywood. “The movie looks like a great tool to promote the book, the book is ideal to promote the movie, and if I told you I planned it I’d be lying,” says Harvey. “If I could’ve planned something like this, I’d have planned it 10 years ago.” There’s not one but four tales of romance in “Think Like a Man,” which — very Hollywood right now — has a cast list as long as a Twitter feed. It stars Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, Gabrielle Union, “Entourage’s” Jerry Ferrara, Academy Award nominee and “Person of Interest” co-star Taraji P. Henson and more, with cameos by Harvey (as himself ) and even glimpses of Rihanna bad boy Chris Brown. COURTESY OF ALAN MARKFIELD/MCT

Kristen (Gabrielle Union) reads Steve Harvey’s book in Screen Gems’ comedy “Think Like a Man.”

‘Think Like A Man’ – one movie, four tales of romance BY JOSEPH V. AMODIO NEWSDAY/MCT

NEW YORK – Seven. That’s all Steve Harvey hoped for. “My goal was to be No. 7 on The New York Times Bestseller List ... and maybe last four weeks,” he says. Why seven? “I figured it would show I hadn’t barely snuck on the list at number taaayen,” says Harvey, who was raised in Cleveland but says the number 10 (and

other words) with a decidedly Southern twang. Now for what Harvey never expected. He never expected his debut book, “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man” (Amistad, $13.99), co-written with Denene Millner and first published in hardcover in 2009, to sell more than 2 million copies (and counting). Or that it would last 64 weeks on the Times’ hardcover advice bestseller list — 23 weeks at No. 1, and now for the past two months on

the paperback list. Or, most surprising, that it would be made into a movie. It is, after all, a nonfiction self-help book, a primer for women on men, love and relationships. No characters. No story line. No problem.

Ensemble comedy opens Friday “Think Like a Man,” a new ensemble comedy directed by Tim Story, opens Friday. And it’s a market-

Explores male personality types The book is aimed at women, but the film focuses on a group of men. “It was great to have both sides,” notes David A. Newman, who wrote the screenplay with Keith Merryman. “Having it centered on guys means you get to play out the theories of the book.” The film hits Harvey’s key points, describing male personality types, from The Player and The Dreamer to The Mama’s Boy and The Non-Committer, with Harvey doling out pithy comments, like “Few words are more menacing than the dreaded four — ‘We need to talk,’” and “Men respect women with standards ... get some.” Hall, who plays Candace, a single mom, admits that after shooting the film, she found herself recalling past relationships. “It made me look back on some of my choices and wonder — what was I thinking?” she says, laughing. Harvey isn’t the likeliest

of love gurus. The thricemarried comedian and “Family Feud” host started giving advice to listeners on his syndicated radio show. He wrote the book, he says, to advise women as he does his own daughters.

Controversial rule His down-home tips have sparked controversy. Like introducing your child to a new boyfriend sooner rather than later. Hall’s character in the film is skeptical but follows the advice. Though she doesn’t have kids herself, Hall realized she acts similarly. “This isn’t the same, but I tell people up front — I have a dog,” says Hall. “He’s an English bulldog. And he snores. But, y’know, we come as a package.” The most controversial advice? “The 90-day rule,” says Harvey. It’s inspired by his days working on a Ford assembly line, when he had to work months before accessing employee benefits. If Ford doesn’t give out benefits right away, why should women, Harvey wrote, adding, “Come on now, you know what the benefits are.” His suggestion — no sex with a new boyfriend for three months. “Women think the guy’s gonna run off,” says Harvey. “But he won’t — if he really wants you, he won’t.”

Readers’ complaints Scroll through the book’s 1,000-plus customer reviews on Amazon.com and, while most are raves, complaints pop up. “It’s pretty sad to depict men as mentally disabled Neanderthals who ... are incapable of having a conversation, and have to be manipulated into treating women with love and respect,” wrote one reader. “Mr. Harvey’s point-ofview is a ... rehash of stuff that was old in 1960,” writes another. The movie embraces

such criticism. “You fell for that sexist crap?” asks Henson’s character, Lauren, a fast-track business exec. “I don’t need some baldheaded man in a book telling me (how to act),” she declares. Ultimately, of course, all the film’s characters wind up reading the book, highlighting passages, quoting from it. The book becomes a character itself, with plenty of screen time and dramatic close-ups. “I’m just telling the truth,” says Harvey, en route to a news conference. “People can say it’s ‘stereotypical,’ but men are the same, I don’t care what color, what religion. If you don’t think men talk like this, go sit in a room when they don’t know you’re there and listen to what we say,” he notes, chuckling.

About love, not color Stereotypical or not, the film may spark a trend in self-help cinema. Summit Entertainment, the folks behind the “Twilight” franchise, purchased psychologist John Gray’s bestseller, “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus,” back in 2010. No doubt they’ll be watching “Think Like’s” box-office returns carefully. Whether White audiences will line up for a movie starring mostly non-White actors remains to be seen. “The movie has nothing to do with color,” Harvey states emphatically. Hall agrees, noting that her girlfriends — of all races — say the same things about men. “That’s what’s interesting about love,” says Hall. “It’s the one thing that exceeds color.” “I think if people go with an open mind, the majority of women will see themselves somewhere in this movie,” says Harvey. “And all men will see themselves. All men,” he emphasizes. “Because we’ve all been one of those guys.”

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Chiles Academy to host Earth Day Festival Daytona Beach’s Earth Day Festival will take place April 22 at Chiles Academy. The festival, which is free and open to the public, will take place from noon to 8 p.m. at the site of the old Bonner Elementary School on George Engram Boulevard. This year’s Earth Day event will be in support of the Community Garden. The festival will be featuring local farmers, merchants, businesses and not-for-profit organizations. There will be live music, events for all ages, workshops as well as many other events throughout the day. For more information about the festival, contact Camille Brown at 386-227-7393. The website for Earth Day is http:// daytonabeachearthdayfestival.com.

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Advertise Amil (left) and Tandiwe Brown help out at Chiles Academy’s Community Garden. There will be lots of opportunities for children to play and learn on Earth Day.

B-CU practice field meeting scheduled April 26 A meeting of residents who live near a training center being constructed for Bethune-Cookman University athletes will take place April 26 at the John H. Dickerson Center from 6 to 8 p.m.

The university has called for the meeting and is inviting residents to attend. B-CU is seeking the approval from the Midtown Redevelopment Area Board and ultimately the Daytona Beach city commission for

NAACP from Page 1 No word on future actions “The community relations division of the Justice Department came in and the two parties (B-CU and DBPD) resolved the issue,” said Slater, who did not say if the NAACP is planning any future actions against Chitwood involving his comments related to Cusack. Chitwood recently was quoted in the city’s daily paper saying, “Clearly, the County Council doesn’t really know what’s going on in Daytona Beach, or at least vet who they are applying to these boards. When they heard the address, 1100 South Ridgewood, if they knew their county, they would say, ‘I’ve got to call the police chief.’” Cusack took the comments personally. She felt she was being singled out by Chitwood because she is the only Black on the board and because she appointed Patel, who is Indian.

Belgrade elected to lead board The councilwoman was at the HAAA board meeting on Wednesday where her appointment participated in the election of a new chairman. Sean Belgrade, who works for the Daytona International Speedway, was unanimously elected by the 11-member board to take over the chair position from attorney Ted Doran. Doran did not put his name up for a vote. “I didn’t want to draw attention. It wasn’t about me but about the future direction of the board,” said Doran, who also admitted he didn’t have the votes to get re-elected. Belgrade took the mantle after the vote and called on the group to work together. “It’s important we all come together. We’ve had a tough year. Our community has suffered. We must work together toward a common goal,” he noted.

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CARE from Page 1 Lots of excuses Maultsby was a single parent and working when she decided to get her education. She now has an associate’s degree in elementary education, a bachelor’s in organizational management and leadership and master’s in business administration. She recalls, “I’m from Polk County, and we didn’t have as many single parents as I see here. When I was 25 years old, I had two kids, lived with my father and was working at Polk Community College. I actually had two jobs at the time. My bosses, Debra Daniels and Michelle Wompler, told me that I was too smart not to get a degree. I made excuses after excuse, especially in regards to taking care of my kids. I ended up getting my AA degree and then was encouraged to get more.”

Access and support CARE will allow people to pursue education rather a high school diploma, GED, certificate or two-year degree. “One of the main goals is to provide college access to the community. Those looking to go to college can have access and get enrolled,” Harrison said. The program also will assist students with finding child care, academic advising, financial aid and scholarships. “We will track their progress. We will look

a practice field to be located behind the new Larry Handfield Training Center being built on International Speedway Boulevard, across the street from the Performing Arts Center.

county council members Cusack, Josh Wagner and Joie Alexander, who attended the meeting. “You appointed people who have great backgrounds. Let them do their jobs,” Belgrade said. Wagner, who supported Cusack’s appointment of Patel said to the board, “Educate us. It’s part of the process.” Wagner also had a problem with Chitwood’s comments about Cusack’s appointment to the board. “It hurts relationships between city and county,” Wagner said. Councilwoman Alexander said she was glad to see the new leadership in place but said future appointments will come under more scrutiny. “We need more time to do our own vetting. We never had a process. Need more time so appointment is not an embarrassment,” Alexander added.

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Cusack ready to move forward Cusack also appointed Doran to the board last year when he was voted chair. She thanked him during the meeting for doing a good job and urged the other board members to work together with each other. The councilwoman said she is still perplexed that now that she is on the board, there is a call to do more vetting of appointments since it was not done in the past. However, she said she will support more vetting of appointments. “Make sure it’s all seven appointments and not just Joyce Cusack’s appointments,” she remarked. Cusack is responsible for three appointments to the HAAA board. The HAAA board is an 11-member volunteer board appointed by the county council that spends roughly $6 million on tourism advertising each year and advises the council. Last year, Cusack appointed the first Blacks ever to serve on the board. Cusack said she is ready to move forward and put the incident with her and Chitwood behind her. “My point has been made. It is not the responsibility of the chief of police to vet my appointments,” she concluded. at their situation and help them get a strong base and the right resources that they need to succeed,” commented Wilcox. Another service the program will aim to provide is mentoring. Maultsby added, “We will also be mentoring our students. I will do some mentoring. When I was in school I secured a job but I had good mentors. Many people just need some encouragement.”

Public housing targeted Public housing tenants also are eligible for the CARE program. Wilcox stated, “We are meeting with the (Daytona Beach Housing Authority) board of directors and with the Residential Initiative Councils in each complex. We plan on going door to door in all the complexes including Palmetto Park, Caroline Village, Maley, Windsor, Northwood Village, Pine Haven, Daytona Garden and etc. In addition we hope to reach out to girls who attend the Chiles Academy teen parent school.” The response in the housing units has been good thus far. “Many people are highly motivated and enthusiastic but many are afraid of the process,” Wilcox noted. The program is in its final building stages and will up by the fall semester 2013. There is no cap on the number of students that the program can enroll. “We will reach out over these next two summers and really try to get people in,” added Wilcox.

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Wildcats track and field have big day; baseball sweeps Rattlers BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com

Bethune-Cookman topped Albany State University in both the men and women’s standings in windy conditions at the BCU Beach Invitational at Seabreeze High last week. “Winning always boosts your confidence. Running in front of the home crowd was also good. It’s always a plus for our athletes when their peers come out to support them. That’s a benefit,” said Donald Cooper, B-CU’s head track and field coach. First-place finishers for the Wildcats on the men’s team were Christopher Jackson in the 200m dash, Stephon Pamilton in the 400m dash, Akeem Barthol in the pole vault, La’Quan Howard in the triple jump and 4x100 meter relay. B-CU women had eight victories led by Shakira Garner, who won the 100m and 200m dash. She also was on the winning 4x100m (Garner, Keyona Thomas, Raven Thomas, Alphadellia Harris) relay team. Kadian Dunkley took the 1500m and 5000m runs, LaShondra Wilborn the 400m dash and was on the winning 4x400 (Wilborn, Raven Thomas, Erika Graham, Averial Rouse) meter relay team. Sasha Smallwood won the pole vault.

Baseball: B-CU sweeps FAMU The Wildcats continued their dominance of the Mid-Eastern Athletic

B-CU ROUNDUP Conference by sweeping archrival Florida A&M. FAMU (6-36, 4-12) took two of three games from BCU in Tallahassee earlier this season. “The difference is this time we had a better approach at the plate. We were more disciplined and hit our pitches,” responded Jason Beverlin, B-CU’s head baseball coach. Bethune-Cookman (2314, 12-3) won the series finale 11-1 on Senior Day on Sunday as they honored Alejandro Sanchez, Jairo Acevedo, Brashad Johnson, Nick Johnson and Ryan Gonzalez. “We definitely was more aggressive and kept the pressure on them this series,” commented Designated hitter Anthony Stokes. A seven-run second inning gave B-CU a controlling 7-1 lead as Carlos Delgado had an RBI single, Anthony Stokes hit a threerun homerun, David Lee a two-run single, and Brandon Turner walked in a run. Spruce Creek alum Scott Garner (2-3) got the win while Lee finished 2-for4 with two RBIs, Brashard Johnson 2-for-3, Jordan Taylor 2-for-3 with two runs and Nick Johnson scored three runs for the Wildcats. The previous day, the Wildcats ripped the Rattlers taking a double-header. Gonzalez (6-0) pitched a complete game shutout for the B-CU in a 10-0 game

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B-CU’s Anthony Stokes (center) walks back to the dug out with teammates David Lee (right) and Jordan Taylor (left) after hitting a three-run homerun in a game against Florida A&M. one victory. Josh Johnson went 4-for5, Lee 3-for-4 with two RBIs and three runs scored, Brashard Johnson 3-for-5, Nick Johnson 2-for-5 with two RBIs and Stokes hit a two-run homerun for BCU. The Wildcats won the second game as Ali Simpson (1-0) got the win while Stokes was 3-for-3 with two RBIs, including a two-run homerun Nick Johnson and Lee each had two hits. B-CU outscored FAMU 29-2, Stokes hit three homeruns with eight RBIs and Josh Johnson went 6-for-13 with two runs and two RBIs in the series. “I just tried to keep it simple and stick with my approach,” responded Stokes. “Both Anthony and Josh had unbelievable weekends,” added Beverlin. Game on ESPNU The Wildcats hosted the University of South Florida on Tuesday. They travel to Durham, N.C., to face North Carolina Central

University (10-24, 6-6) on April 21 and 22. B-CU will play 15 of its final 17 games on the road before the MEAC Tournament in Norfolk, Va., from May 16-20. “We just have to be consistent and stay focused mentally no matter who we play rather it Miami or anyone in our conference in regards to school size and program prestige,” stated Beverlin. B-CU’s April 27 game against North Carolina A&T State University (1423, 6-5) will be aired live nationally on ESPNU at noon. The two teams sit on top on the MEAC South division. “Playing North Carolina A&T on ESPNU is a great opportunity to showcase our program on a national level. It helps us reach recruits as well as our players’ families that may not get a chance to see us play. We are extremely excited that we were chosen for the telecast,” commented Beverlin.

Football: Spring game

Basketball: Frank wins steals title

B e t h u n e - C o o k m a n ’s spring football game takes place Saturday, April 21 at Municipal Stadium at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $1 for students with a B-CU student ID. Fans got to draft players for the Maroon and Gold teams for the game online at the school’s athletic website. Other festivities include the annual Pros vs. Joe’s celebrity basketball game featuring NFL All-Pro defensive back Nick Collins of the Green Bay Packers and All Pro kick returner Eric Weems of the Chicago Bears on Friday, April 20, beginning 4:30 p.m. at Moore Gymnasium on the B-CU campus. Alumni band and football members will play during the halftime and alumni band members and the 14k dancers will perform.

Demetria Frank finished her career as B-CU’s alltime leader in steals (422) and free throws (572). She is also second all-time in scoring (1,567 points). The redshirt senior guard can now add statistical champion to her resume as she finished the season as the steals leader for NCAA Division I women’s basketball. Frank averaged 4.25 steals in 2011-12 while Quinnapec’s Felicia Barron averaged 4.16. Both Frank and B-CU will be awarded plaques for the achievement at a later date. She joins Rosina Pearson (18.5 rebounds per game in 1985) and Gwen Davis (111 3-pointers in 1988) as BCU’s only national statistics champions. Frank has a 4.0 GPA and has earned her bachelor’s degree and is pursuing a master’s degree.

DeLand football coach quits; district softball tournament in full swing BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com

Ryan Smith has resigned as head football coach at DeLand High School. Smith plans to apply for the head coaching position at Taylor County High School in Perry. Taylor’s head coach, Price Scott, left for the defensive coordinator position at Tallahassee North Florida Christian. Smith also mentioned caring for his autistic son as another reason for his leav-

VOLUSIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REVIEW ing and moving to Perry. In one season at DeLand in 2011, Smith led the Bulldogs to a 9-2 record and the second round of the Class 8A playoffs. Previously, he was 26-10 in three seasons at Gainesville High. Head weightlifting coach and former Taylor High head coach Al Manning will serve as interim head coach.

Softball district tournaments Softball district tournaments took place from April 16-21. Here is a look at where local schools stand. 2-8A: Spruce Creek, DeLand, Lake Mary, Oviedo Hagarty, Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley, Sanford Seminole. Local standout: Spruce Creek’s Ashley Smith (.429BA), Brooke Bovier (.406BA), and Brittany Childs (2.74 ERA, 23 IP, 17 K).

Note: Both Spruce Creek and DeLand have a shot at making the title game and clinching playoff spot. Beating top-seeded and home team Lake Brantley will be tough. Creek is most likely to advance. 3-7A: New Smyrna, University, Viera Local standouts: New Smyrna Beach: Katlyn Peeples (.567BA), Tiffany Taynor (.482BA), Hayley Garris (2.80 ERA, 38.2 IP, 40 K); University: Penny Nichols (.425BA), Allison Walters (.415BA), Reily Oli-

ver (.400BA), Ileana Torres (.400BA). Note: The winner of the NSB-University game makes the playoffs and face Viera for the district title and home field advantage. 8-6A: Mainland, Seabreeze, Pine Ridge, Deltona, Orlando Edgewater. Local standouts: Deltona: Aleima Lopez (.578BA), Danielle Sarcletti (.543BA), Nicole Shinsky (.521BA), Taylor McGowan (.438BA), Brando Jessel (1.57 ERA, 75.2 IP, 50 Ks); Seabreeze: Reghan Bruno (.421BA), Britnee Dowd (.386BA), Kristi Wendland (.386BA); Pine Ridge: Erica Sferrazzo (.462BA) Note: Deltona and Seabreeze are the top two teams and are expected to play for the title and make playoffs. Pine Ridge can play spoiler. District 6-4A: Atlantic, Orlando Bishop Moore, Orlando Jones, Orlando Lake Highland Prep. Local standout: Atlantic: Tabitha Thode (.540BA), Ashley Howard (.478BA), Michelle Hughes (.460BA). Note: The Sharks are top-seeded and expected to make the playoffs. District 4-3A: Father Lopez, Lake Mary Prep, Oviedo Master’s Academy. Local standout: Lopez plays Master’s in the semifinal. A win puts them in the playoffs and title game. 2-2A: Calvary, Jacksonville First Coast Christian, Jacksonville Cedar Christian. Local standouts: Calvary Christian Academy: Abigail Clark (.738BA), Rachel Titus (.564BA), MacKenzie Shepherd (.467BA). Note: Calvary is the top seed and already makes the playoffs as the team hosts the championship game. 8-1A: Taylor, Crescent City, Wildwood, The Vil-

lages, Palatka Peniel Baptist. Local standouts: Taylor: Britnie Lilly (65 IP, 44 Ks, 2.80 ERA), Taylor Campbell (68 IP, 28 Ks, 3.81 ERA). Note: Taylor is the second-seeded team and is expected to clinch a playoff berth with a chance to win the title. Flagler schools: Flagler Palm Coast competes in 1-8A with Jacksonville Sandalwood and Mandarin schools. Flagler will host the title game as the top seed and has already made the postseason. Matanzas plays in 4-5A with Ponte Verde Nease, Ponte Verde and St. Augustine Menendez. Matanzas is the second-seeded team but must play well to make title game and clinch playoff berth.

Baseball scores DeLand-6, Mainland-2; University-4, Flagler Palm Coast-2; University-4, Mainland-0; DeLand-6, Lyman-0; New Smyrna-5, Flagler Palm Coast-0; Taylor-12, Atlantic-0; Spruce Creek-9, Seminole-1; Lopez-9, Lake Mary Prep-0; Creek-6, Seabreeze-0; Lopez-1, Lake Mary-0; Dr Phillips-5, DeLand-3; Miami Westminster-7, Trinity-0; Creek-6, University-3; Pine Ridge-7, Seabreeze-6; DeLand-1, Seminole-0; Good Council (Md)-4, Trinity-2; Taylor-4, Crescent City-0.

Prep Sports Seven Baseball 1. Spruce Creek (19-4), 2. DeLand (20-4), 3. New Smryna (12-8), 4. Mainland (13-9), 5. Father Lopez (10-7), 6. Warner (139), 7. Taylor (13-8). Others: Pine Ridge (11-11), Trinity (10-12).

7COMMUNITY

NEWS

APRIL 19 - APRIL 25, 2012

Libraries planning workshops during Money Smart Week SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES

Four Volusia County libraries will host financial workshops in recognition of Money Smart Week, April 21 to 28. The free programs will address a variety of topics, including personal budgeting, couponing, credit scores, mortgages and foreclosures, job hunting and personal marketing, and small business development. Money Smart Week, sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and the American Library Association, is a national public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances.

Deltona Regional Library The Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., will host 12 programs. • Mortgages and foreclosures: 10 a.m. to noon April 21. Billie Jo Simoneau of the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals, will explain how your credit is affected by your mortgage, installment loans and revolving credit payments. She also will give tips on avoiding the pitfalls that can lead to foreclosure. • La Mamacita Cuponera: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 21. Coupon professional Myrah Duque, aka Mamacita, will explain how to find and use coupons, store incentives and rebates during this Spanish-language class. Duque, a former realtor and PTA president, also will explain store policies, translate coupon lingo, and offer tips for organizing your coupons. Visit her website at www. CouponMamacita.com. • Business and personal finance: April 23. Navigate the ins and outs of small business and personal finance with T. Shepard Burr, who has been a certified public accountant for 40 years.

Burr will address fundamental business tax from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and individual tax fundamentals from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • Planning for Social Security: noon to 1 p.m. April 24. Join certified public accountant Terry Seaton, owner and president of Seaton Financial Advisors, for an overview of the Social Security system. This workshop will cover eligibility requirements, how benefits are calculated, and how to determine the best time to begin your benefits. • Making money sense: 9:30 a.m. to noon April 25. Jonel Persinger of the Volusia Literacy Council will lead an informal lifeskills class on navigating basic financial services such as banking and budgeting. She also will offer one-on-one assistance. • Spending and saving for teens: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 25: Certified public accountant Stephen Kuiper, from Business Navigator in Lake Mary, will help teens learn how to start a budget, open a checking account, and manage urges to overspend. • Tell your money where to go: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. April 26: Darlene Duncan, training coordinator for Training Initiatives at the One-Stop Employment Center in Daytona Beach, will explain how to make a spending plan and get the most out of every dollar. • Marketing yourself for job hunting: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 24; and 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 28. Join librarian Jeff Seiler in the computer lab for a class on job hunting. He will provide a digital walk through important job-hunting websites and will discuss resume tips, guerilla marketing plans and strategies for marketing yourself to prospective employers. Computer stations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. • Guide to business-assistance services: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 27. John Kizer and Pedro

money smart - something you’ll need to know when you land your first job. Snacks will be provided. • Manage your electricity usage: 2 p.m. April 26. Two representatives from Florida Power & Light will offer tips to save energy and money in your home. • Couponing basics: 2 p.m. April 27. Mary Edwards, a former nurse and current “super couponer,” will share tips, strategies and formulas to save bundles on grocery bills. Visit her website at www.CouponersUnited.com.

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Krista Poole and her kids, Demari Tramble, left, and Kamaria Tramble, show their coupons before heading in to shop last year in Southfield, Mich. As food prices have risen more consumers are rediscovering savings from coupons. Free programs at local libraries to include information about couponing. Leon from Volusia County’s Economic Development Department will discuss the business development and financial-assistance opportunities available to businesses and municipal agencies. After the program, the speakers will answer questions and schedule appointments to discuss individual needs. • Get a new habit (that saves): 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 26. Charlotte Lambert, a case manager with Training Initiatives at the One-Stop Employment Center in Daytona Beach, will discuss simple things you can do to stretch your dollars. • Coupon Mamacita: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. April 28. Learn how to use coupons, store incentives and rebates. The speaker, Myrah Duque, also will address store policies

and coupon lingo and offer tips for organizing your coupons.

Port Orange Regional Library The Port Orange Regional Library, 1005 City Center Circle, will offer five workshops. • Show me the money: noon, April 23. Homeschoolers in kindergarten through fifth grade will learn to become smart consumers and wise money managers. • Planning and security for retirement: 2 p.m., April 25. Financial planner David Holland will offer advice to help you plan for your golden years. Holland hosts the “Real Money” show on radio station WELE 1380 AM. • Financial literacy for teens: 4 p.m., April 25. Find out how to be

Learn how to start your own business at the Daytona Beach Regional Library - City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Reservations are not required. More information: 386-257-6036. • Thinking of starting your own business? 2 p.m., April 24. Ned Harper, director of the Small Business Development Center at Daytona State College, will give aspiring entrepreneurs a realistic view of the seven basic requirements for business startup – select an idea, test the market, acquire capital, write a plan, turn for help, understand legal requirements, and put it all together.

New Smyrna Beach Regional Library Learn how to manage your money and save with coupons at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 386-4242910, ext. 104. • Managing money in tough times: 2 p.m., April 23. Money management is a challenge anytime, but especially when times are tough. Kathleen Bryant, an extension agent for the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension, will explain basic money-management concepts such as creating a spending plan and using credit wisely. • Coupon Mamacita: 4:30 p.m., April 23. This class, led by Myrah Duque, will help people learn how to use coupons, store incentives and rebates. Duque also will explain store coupon policies, translate coupon lingo, and offer tips on organizing coupons.