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Arrests thrust hotel owner back in spotlight

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Two charged with running meth lab at inn owned by HAAA member appointed by Cusack BY ANDREAS BUTLER AND ASHLEY THOMAS DAYTONA TIMES

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Daytona police say the Heritage Inn was the site of a meth lab operation.

The newest member of the Halifax Area Advertising Authority (HAAA) was back in the spotlight this week after his hotel was accused of being the site of a methamphetamine lab. Two people were arrested on April 29 by Daytona Beach po-

lice at the Heritage Inn at 1100 S. Ridgewood Ave. Methamphetamine, commonly referred to only as meth, speed or a variety of other street names is a white or yellowish crystal-like powder or pill that can be snorted, smoked, injected or swallowed. Rich Haney, 42 and April Martin, 41, were arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, according to a police report. The incident brings back into the spotlight comments made by Daytona Beach Police Department Chief Mike Chitwood over Volusia County Councilwoman Joyce Cusack’s appointment of Heritage Inn owner

Pravin “P.M.’’ Patel 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.

‘Hotbed of criminal activity’ Patel was mentioned in recent articles in the Daytona Times and other local media after Chitwood referred to the hotel as “a hotbed of criminal activity” and questioned Patel’s appointment to the board. Please see ARRESTS, Page 6

Powers will become first Black principal of Catholic school BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

Betty Powers, the former principal at Turie T. Small Elementary, has been chosen as the new principal of the Basilica School of St. Paul in Daytona Beach. At the end of this school year, Powers will replace Yvonne Toro, who served for five years. Toro has taken an administrative position within the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Orlando. Powers will be the first Black principal at the Catholic school, which was founded in Daytona Beach in 1925. She served as principal for 16 years at Turie T. Small before retiring. She was with the public school system for 38 years.

Longtime Catholic Powers said her goal at St. Paul will be to prepare students to meet the growing and challenging demands of the 21st century. “Most importantly, it is to ensure Christian leadership according to Diocesan and local school policies, rules and regulations,” she said. For the past two years, Powers has been serving at St. Paul’s as a tutor and substitute teacher. She has been a member of the Catholic church for 47 years. Powers said she is honored to be the first Black principal at the school. “In today’s society, many school districts are experiencing rapid growth in the number of diverse students. I am committed to being an exemplary role model for each student at the Basilica School of St. Paul,” Powers stated.

Easy transition The school serves more than 200 students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. Powers expects an easy transition from being a principal at a public school to a private school. “I expect it not to be different that much at all because taking care of kids in any setting is the epitome of true education. The Basilica School of St. Paul is a faith- based learning community and, Please see POWERS, Page 2

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Dr. Denise Avent of Emporia, Va., visits the location of the newly erected Liberia sign in Ormond Beach.

Ormond Beach pays tribute to African ties Signs erected at areas referred to as Liberia and Sudan BY ASHLEY THOMAS DAYTONA TIMES aysheldarcel@gmail.com

wo welcome signs have been erected near the police station on Granada Boulevard in Ormond Beach to pay tribute to the African ties of the area. The signs welcome visitors and

residents to Ormond areas referred to as Sudan and Liberia, reminding them of the history that lies within the area. Although some questions still remain, former Ormond Beach resident Michael Gibson is trying to unearth answers about years gone by. “For generations people referred to the area North of Granada Boulevard on Washington Street as Sudan and the area South of Washington Street as Liberia,” Gibson said, adding that no one really knew why. Granada, a main thoroughfare, is

divided by Washington Street. On one side of Granada is called Liberia and the other side is referred to as Sudan. While doing a bit of research, Gibson found a newspaper clipping about the neighborhood that explained that in the late 1800s and early 1900s, descendants of slaves brought to America from Africa settled in Ormond Beach. They named their community after the countries their ancestors came from – Liberia and Sudan. Please see TRIBUTE, Page 2

Black fraternities, sororities come together as one organization Pan-Hellenic Council of Volusia County established in 2009 BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

Shown above are members of the Pan-Hellenic Council of Volusia County.

Johnnie D. Moore, current president of the Pan-Hellenic Council of Volusia County, says the organization is the best-kept secret in Daytona Beach. First organized in 2009 by Al Bouie, an employee at BethuneCookman University, the Pan-

Hellenic Council is composed of members from what’s called the “Divine Nine” – Kappa Alpha Psi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Beta Sigma, Omega Psi Phi and Iota Phi Theta fraternities along with Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta, Delta Sigma Theta and Sigma Gamma Ro sororities. “We are a 501 (c)(3) pending organization and are looking to partner with any individual or organizations in the area that are looking to make a difference to the people and living situation throughout the county,” Moore said.

He explained that there are several hundred members in the individual organizations who have pledged financially and physically to support the Pan-Hellenic Council and its initiatives. The Pan Hellenic Council meets on the second Monday of each month at Uno’s restaurant on International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach at 6 p.m.

Supporting events, causes of others The council’s first mission was Please see COUNCIL, Page 2

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Azama-Edwards officially opens mayoral campaign office BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

Daytona Beach mayor candidate Gwen Azama-Edwards held an open house for her new campaign headquarters on April 29. The office is located at 1301 Beville Road, just west of Sam’s Club and across from Wells Fargo Bank. More than 100 supporters attended the event, which included entertainment and food. Azama-Edwards served as city commissioner for Zone 4. Before being elected city commissioner, Azama-Edwards was Daytona Beach’s city clerk/assistant to city manager for 15 years. She is making her third bid for mayor against current Zone 1 Commissioner Edith

Shelley and former Zone 5 Commissioner Derrick Henry. Incumbent Mayor Glenn Ritchey decided not to seek another term. Since joining the race last summer, Azama-Edwards has $19,200 in campaign contributions. She is behind Edith Shelley in contributions who so far has amassed $47,758. Henry is in third place in contribution having received $9,281 as of March 31. Although a number of candidates have announced their intentions to run for office, qualifying actually is June 4 to June 8. In the Daytona Beach mayoral race, if no candidate receives 50 percent plus one vote of votes cast during the Aug. 14 primary, the top two vote-getters will face off in the general election on Nov. 6.

Volusia to hold delegate vote on May 5

Gwen Azama-Edwards, who is running for mayor of Daytona Beach, is surrounded by her supporters.

The Volusia County Democratic Executive Committee will be holding a kick-off event May 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., signaling the grand opening of their new office at 118 S. Palmetto Ave. Daytona Beach. The election of delegates to the State Democratic Convention will take place at that time as well. Any Democrat may vote in their county’s May 5 party-run election for president and for delegates to the state Democratic Convention. Delegates elected in the county caucuses will meet at the state convention in Tampa, June 1-3, to elect delegates to attend the National Convention the week of Sept. 3 in Charlotte, NC.

B-CU football coach tackles tough questions about practice field Reynolds’ concerns: Noise, lighting

Jenkins also says he’s in no hurry to leave Daytona BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames592yahoo.com

Betty Powers is shown with students at the Basilica School of St. Paul.

POWERS from Page 1 according to the school’s mission statement, “each student is a unique child of God where cultural diversity is celebrated and

TRIBUTE from Page 1 Signs welcomed After finding more information, Gibson approached Mayor Ed Kelly, requesting that signs be erected in the community. Following that conversation, Gibson, with the help of other Ormond Beach residents – including his sister Michelle GibsonBabbs – proposed adding two welcome signs to the community and brought the idea before Ormond Beach’s Quality of Life

COUNCIL from Page 1 identifying the needs and concerns in the Volusia County. Moore said members have raised funds by taking part in a juvenile diabetes walk at Embry Riddle University followed by two clothing drives to provide coats and blankets during the winter months to the homeless and business attire to those who were seeking employment. Moore said the council also supports events organized by member organizations, including the Alpha Kappa Alpha’s cancer walk at the Volusia Mall to raise funds and awareness for those living with cancer. Every fifth Sunday, the council selects an area church in the county and attends as a group. Each Thanksgiving and

where the faith community nurtures young minds and hearts,” she added. Powers said she came out of retirement because she “felt a need to belong.” “I have a deep need to feel that my life has meaning – that I’m making a difference. I believe this op-

portunity will allow me to make a difference with ultimately ensuring success for each student,” said Powers, who also is active in the Daytona Beach community. For more information on the Basilica School of St. Paul’s, call 386-252-7915.

Advisory Board during a March 1 meeting. The board voted unanimously for the welcome signs identifying the Liberia and Sudan areas of Ormond Beach and recommended the proposal to the Ormond city commission. The commission in turn approved the measure at an April 3 meeting. By April 18, the signs were up.

a different place in time. “There was a sense of home, belonging and identity,” said Avent. “A sense of yes, we (African-Americans) have been here a long time and have contributed in many ways to the building of this community – an example of how two separate communities were able to coexist in harmony.” “The signs are important because they will generate conversation and remind us to always remember our ancestors,” she added. More information on the Sudan and Liberia areas of Ormond Beach can be found on the city’s website at www. ormondbeach.org/history.

Visitors take note While vacationing in Daytona Beach, Dr. Denise Avent of Emporia, Va., stopped by the site of the newly placed signs and explained that the recognition of the area took her to

Christmas, The council gives food baskets, clothing and toys to selected families throughout the county. “We will continue to reach out to families in order that they may also enjoy the holiday seasons,” Moore said.

Greek Cookout set for May 19 The council is planning to host a blood drive along with an HIV testing event at Daisy Stocking Park in August. Moore said the council also will be doing voter registration in conjunction with the NAACP at this time. There is a social side to the Pan-Hellenic Council with a recurring Smooth Groove Sunday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. every fourth Sunday at the Blue Grotto. On May 19, the council is hosting its first Greek Cookout at Ponce Deleon Springs Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with food, drinks

and entertainment provided at a low cost. The public is invited to attend.

Kappa ball takes place Friday A program for fathers and sons also is scheduled. “We have partnered with the Daytona Beach Housing Authority and will take part in June in a program designed to reconnect fathers and sons as well as showcasing the roles of fathers in households,” Moore added. Upcoming events of member organizations include the Kappa Alpha Psi Black and White Ball, on May 4 at the Plaza resort and Delta Sigma Theta’s White Linen Party on Aug., 25. For more information, contact Moore at mistermoore1@yahoo.com or call 386-405-9890 or 386-2904707.

Brian Jenkins, BethuneCookman University’s head football coach, convinced Daytona Beach residents last week to support a new school practice field in Midtown. He also told them that he’s committed to B-CU despite other job offers. “I’ve been offered a job every year I’ve been here. It (B-CU) is not a stepping-stone. I could be coaching for an NFL team right now. I’m here until God tells me to move,” said Jenkins, who was one of the speakers from the university addressing concerns of residents about a new practice field. The Fort Lauderdale native was named B-CU’s head football coach on Dec. 21, 2009. He also cited stability for his family as another reason he’s in no hurry to find a new job. Jenkins and his wife, Octavia, have a daughter, Briana, and a son, Brian Jr.

No Midtown board members Jenkins spoke at an April 26 at the John H. Dickerson Center. He told residents determined not to support a practice field that it would benefit students who play sports at B-CU. The field is to be located behind the new Larry Handfield Training Center under construction on International Speedway Boulevard across from B-CU’s Performing Arts Center. B-CU invited residents living near the proposed practice field as well as members of the Midtown Area Redevelopment Board. No members of the board attended the meeting. Robert Merrill, an attorney representing the university, said B-CU hopes to make the same presentation before the Midtown board at its regularly scheduled June meeting. The board’s recommendation of the project will go to Daytona Beach city commissioners who will have final approval.

Daytona Beach Zone 6 Commissioner Cassandra Reynolds was at last Thursday’s meeting. In the past, Reynolds had expressed problems with outgoing B-CU President Trudie Kibbe Reed. Reynolds said that would not be a factor on how she votes on the practice field. “I’m not that petty,” said Reynolds, adding that she is worried about the noise from activities on the field in addition to the lighting of the property. Reed was not at the meeting.

are doing. Don’t put a brick in the ground after the fact and expect to get a permit,” Bland said. Second Avenue Merchants Association board member Barbara Turner Hymes also was reluctant to support the practice field because of the noise. Turner Hymes does not live near the proposed site but said she was representing people who do. “We have to live here. Think about the people who are sleeping. We just want the truth, that’s all we are asking,” said Turner Hymes, who said she is leaning toward supporting the construction of the field.

Coach shares vision for area

Field would help save money

Jenkins was facing an uphill battle when he addressed the residents. He told the residents, “I don’t think what you all are asking is out of line. Questions you have asked I have asked. We want to make sure all of your needs are met. We support what you are asking,” he remarked. “Sometimes you receive information we don’t know about.’’ Jenkins said he envisions little league football games on the practice field and said he is in negotiations with some people out of South Florida who want to do a camp at B-CU. The training center and practice field are key to helping close the deal, he said. Jenkins also noted that practice is key to recruiting football players to the university. “Young men who come here want to see where they are going to train. What comes with winning has to be progress,” Jenkins explained. He continued, “B-CU can be known nationally in every aspect.’’

More support after comments One of the biggest opponents of the practice field was community activist Norma Bland, who admitted after Jenkins spoke that she is now willing to support construction of the practice field. Bland said she was upset that the school was taking the residents for granted. “Let us know what you

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The practice field will be 100 yards – an actual playing field with synthetic turf. Jenkins said having a practice field with artificial turf will save the school $2,000 a week. He said the B-CU spends $500 to transport players on a bus twice a week to Larry Kelly Stadium so they can practice on its artificial turf. He says B-CU also has to pay the city $500 every time the school uses the stadium to practice. Engineer Parker Mynchenberg, who designed the practice field, said that once the field is completed all activities there must conclude no later than 11 p.m. B-CU’s band won’t be permitted to practice there. He also said that if a special circumstance or event merits additional consideration or modification of these restrictions, the Midtown board will be consulted and approval would be sought. Mynchenberg also noted there will be two “dry” retention ponds on the property, wrought iron fences surround the property, parking behind the training center and on Jesse Street, and a screening wall on the south side of the field. Attorney Pam Brown, project manager for the Larry Handfield Training Center and practice field told the residents, “We never intended to blindside you.” Brown said B-CU hopes to have both open before the beginning of fall classes.

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Community Calendar To list your event FREE, e-mail us at news@daytonatimes.com. No phone calls or faxes, please. Events are listed on a space-available basis, and in the sole discretion of the Daytona Times staff. For guaranteed placement, contact Lynnette Garcia, lgarcia@flcourier.org, phone 954-882-2946, for ad rates.

Compiled by the Daytona Times 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. Foundation hosting online auction The George Washington Carver Foundation is accepting bids on items found on its online auction with all proceeds benefitting the continued improvement and development of the George Washington Carver Community Center in Bunnell. The community has donated over 60 items to bid on, including a trip to Africa, participation in a SWAT Police Training, Golf at Hammock Dunes, gift cards to local restaurants and more. A complete list of auction items can be viewed at www.carverfoundation. org. The auction concludes on May 17. Bid on-line or call: 386-586-5136. ECHO meeting now May 9 The Volusia County Environmental, Cultural, Historical and Outdoor Recreation

(ECHO) Advisory Committee’s next meeting will be 3 p.m. May 9 in the county council chambers on the second floor of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand. Eligible applicants for ECHO grants are cities of Volusia County, nonprofits incorporated in Florida with a local office and departments of Volusia County Government. Interested applicants should call the ECHO office at 386740-5210 in DeLand, 386424-6835 in New Smyrna Beach, or 386-257-6086 in Daytona Beach and ask to be included on the notification list. Support sought for Down syndrome Association The Fun Coast Down Syndrome Association has opportunities available for individuals and families to become involved, including social outings, fundraising, event planning, child care, technology and video projects, forming a team for the Buddy Walk in October. More information: visit www. funcoastdownsyndrome.com. Center to offer lesson on owls The Lyonia Environmental Center is hosting a hands-on lab titled “No bones about it” on May 5 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the center. Participants will examine owl pellets to learn more about

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St. To register, contact Susan Hiltz at 386-547-2293 or via e-mail at Susan.Hiltz@cbcvf. org.

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Actor and comedian Mike Epps is scheduled May 25 at Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre.

what owls eat and attempt to reconstruct a prey skeleton. Cost: $4 per person. Registration required. More information: 386-789-7207, ext. 253. Family Spring Expo in New Smyrna The second annual Family Spring Expo, which raises awareness about child safety, teen trafficking, and bullying prevention, will be held May 5 from 9 a. m. to 2 p.m. at the Brannon Center, 105 Riverside Drive in New Smyrna Beach. Expo activities will include entertainment, health and wellness vendors, a kids fun zone, giveaways and raffles. Morning activities also include a walk/bike/ run/ skate from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The race begins at the Brannon Center, 105 S. Riverside Drive and will traverse parts of the New Smyrna Beach Waterfront Loop. Advanced registration is $10 for youth age 17 or younger, $20 for adults, and $50 for a family of four. More information: Kerry-Anne Purkiss at 386-689-4979. A Homerun for kids

Volunteers needed for 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. Daytona State sets registration Daytona State College is holding open registration for the summer semester. Classes start May 21 and July 2. Registration can be completed on campus or online at www.DaytonaState. edu. More information: 386506-3059. Chisholm Center to host ball The African American Museum of Art is hosting a Black and White Ball at the Chisholm Community Center, 520 South Clara Ave., DeLand. The ball is May 12 from 7 p.m. to midnight. Advance tickets $15; dress is semiformal. Live music, live and silent auction and hors d’oeuvres. More information: 386-736-4004. Mentor orientation scheduled May 15 Community Partnership for Children is recruiting mentors for teenage children in foster care. The next orientation class will be May 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Community Partnership for Children, 160 North Beach

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. Proceeds will benefit the Foundation, which supports local women’s and children’s programs. More information: 386-239-8215. Jazz social set for May 19 A Jazz Social Soirée will be held May 19 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Multicultural Arts Center 119 W. 5th St. Sanford. The event will feature an evening of networking, fashion on the runway, business exposure, music and door prizes. RSVP to Sweetrepeatz@yahoo.com. Art nature pieces on display This May Arts on Douglas Fine Art and Collectibles in New Smyrna Beach, will

3 7 be featuring an exhibition that captures the natural splendor of Florida in “Larry Moore: Sensu Naturae.” An opening reception will be held at 123 Douglass St. on May 5 from 4p.m. 7 p.m. Larry Moore will give an artist’s talk on May 11 at 11 a.m. Both events are free and open to the public. The exhibition will be on display until May 26. More information: 386-428-1133. Find your roots at DeBary Hall Genealogist Louise Caccamise will help you learn how to search for your roots at 2 p.m. May 5, at DeBary Hall Historic Site, 198 Sunrise Blvd. The presentation will be in DeBary Hall’s stable, where light refreshments and lemonade will be served. Reservations are not required. More information: Amber Patterson at 386668-3840 or www.debaryhall.com. Car show proceeds going to hospital The Ponce Inlet Corvette Club will be hosting the 2012 “Vettes at the Light Car’’ show with proceeds going to the Betty Jane France Center for Pediatrics at Halifax Health. The car show will be held on May 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kay & Ayers Davies Lighthouse Point Park, adjacent to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. Along with the judging of the cars there will be music, food, door prizes and a silent auction. Halifax Humane Society also will receive a portion of the benefits from the raised funds from this event. Registration and information: Rich Ware at 386-767-4251or rbware1@aol.com.

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Every Republican in Congress fails Blacks The new “NAACP Report Card” for the first session of the 112th Congress is out. The NAACP graded members of Congress on votes taken on such issues as repealing funding for healthcare reform, judicial nominations, deep budget cuts, job creation and criminal justice reform. It shows that every graded Republican member of the House and Senate received an ‘F’ on issues considered important to the nation’s oldest civil rights group. In the Senate, all 46 GOP senators received F’s from the NAACP. Of those, 34 voted against the NAACP’s position every time, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and former presidential candidate John McCain. In the House, all 238 Republicans graded also received F’s. Ten House Republicans voted against the NAACP every time. In stark contrast to Republicans, 47 Democrats in the Senate earned A’s, three received Bs, one got a D and none received an F. The two independents in the Senate, Connecticut’s Joe Lieberman and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, received a B and an A, respectively. House Democrats voted like their counterparts in the Senate: 159 earned A’s, 22 got B’s, four earned C’s, one got a D and four received F’s.

Civil rights ‘hostility’ I have been studying NAACP legislative report cards for a couple of decades. I can’t remember a time when Republicans in Congress have been this solidified in their hostility towards civil rights. This NAACP Report Card should put to rest the lie that there’s no difference between Democrats and Republicans. There is difference – a huge difference at that. Even the Black Republican al-

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ternatives are not viable alternatives. Congressman Tim Scott of South Carolina backed the NAACP only 5 percent of the time. The only other Black House Republican, Allen West, also earned an F, supporting the NAACP 25 percent of the time.

Historical context It hasn’t always been this way. In fact, most Blacks voted Republican until switching to Franklin D. Roosevelt. Dwight D. Eisenhower received 39 percent of the Black vote in 1956. In his close election with John F. Kennedy in 1960, Blacks gave Richard Nixon 32 percent of their vote. The GOP had such moderates as New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, Mayor John Lindsey of New York City and Connecticut Sen. Lowell Weicker. It even had Black Republicans who fought for civil rights. But the GOP began the political equivalent of ethnic cleansing in 1964 with the nomination of Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater, who made an open appeal to segregationists. Goldwater’s “Southern Strategy” went up in flames, with Blacks giving Lyndon Johnson 94 percent of their vote. Over the last half century, GOP moderates such as former Secretary of State Colin Powell have either been pushed out of the party or marginalized. Rabid Tea Party activists who have pushed an already conservative party to the extreme right have replaced moderates.

The voting records of Congressional leaders illustrate the gap in support of African-Americans in the two parties. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, a Democrat, earned an A on the NAACP Report Card, as did Assistant Majority Leader Richard Durbin. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, got an F, as did Assistant Minority Leader John Kyl of Arizona. All Democratic leaders in the House earned A’s: Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, Assistant Democratic Whip James Clyburn and Democratic Caucus Chair John Lucas. Each Republican leader in the house, on the other hand, got Fs: Majority Leader Eric Cantor, Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, Republican Conference Chair Jeb Hensarling, and Republican Policy Committee Chair Tom Price. The Republican Party’s hostility to civil rights reminds me of a comment made by the father of former GOP Congressman J.C. Watts, an African-American from Oklahoma. His father said, “A Black voting Republican is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders.”

George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service. Contact him via www.georgecurry. com. Follow him at www.twitter.com/currygeorge. Click on this story at www.flcourier.com to write your own response.

Let’s talk about the ‘war for women’ We have been hearing a lot about the “war against women (Republicans) and the “war with women” (Secret Service), but I want to talk about the “war for women (Democrats). Shortly after Barack Obama became president, he established the White House Council on Women and Girls. We knew he was interested in a different kind of war – the one for women. We have never doubted his support since he started with his own agencies being more supportive of women and requiring them to take immediate actions for improvement. The very first week of his presidency, he signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, fulfilling his campaign pledge to nullify Ledbetter v. Goodyear. I was at the White House that day, and I have never seen a happier group of women. Lilly was there and even though she would gain no personal benefit from the signing, she rejoiced with us because somebody finally cared about our equality in pay.

Reset the clock The Act amended the Civil Rights Act of 1964 stating that the 180-day statute of limitations for filing an equal pay complaint regarding pay discrimination resets with each new discriminatory paycheck. Before President Obama signed the Ledbetter Act,

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one was out of luck if she didn’t find out about the discrimination until years later. Most of the Republican senators seemed to have been happy with the discrimination. Democrats, with little help from Republicans, fought for women on this issue and won. Every key organization for women supported Lilly Ledbetter and commended her for her courageous battle. One war for women down and many more to go! Soon afterward, the Democrats fought for Justice Sonia Sotomayor to serve on the Supreme Court, then for Justice Elena Kagan. These were two more wins in the war for women. By a very narrow vote, the Democrats fought to pass the Affordable Care Act that has very strong benefits for women’s health. Instead of capitulating to the Republicans’ efforts to set women back fifty years or more, the Democrats began fighting for reauthorization of a stronger Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). I was at the White House two weeks ago when I heard the most impassioned plea ever by Vice President

Joe Biden to reauthorize VAWA, and he and the president have spent a lot of time supporting the reauthorization. As soon as VAWA is reauthorized, that’s another victory in the War for Women.

Fighting for students The Democrats are fighting to prevent an increase nearly doubling interest on student loans. Almost 4.7 million women students would save an average of $1,033 over the life of their loans if Congress acts on the president’s proposal to stop the interest rate on subsidized Stafford loans from doubling. It’s hard to believe the Democrats are fighting this war for students alone over an act that means so much to students—especially to young women that the president is strongly encouraging to go into science, technology, engineering and math. Let’s spend more time talking about, supporting and commending those who are fighting wars for us than we waste listening to and talking about those who are fighting wars against us. November 6, 2012 is closer than you think!

Dr. E. Faye Williams is national chair of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Contact her via www.nationalcongressbw.org. Click on this story at www.flcourier.com to write your own response.

Disappearing interest in the Philippines I received the call on a beautiful Sunday morning from a good friend. What I expected to be a normal call turned into something else. This particular April day was the anniversary of the disappearance of a relative of my friend, a fact that she wanted to share with me. It also turns out that such disappearances are far from unusual in the Philippines – from where my friend hails – where political opponents of the regime are regularly assassinated or abducted.

Relationship problem The relationship between American and the Philippines has been problematic since 1898, when the USA seized it from Spain in the Spanish-American War. Short-circuiting the Filipino independence struggle already underway, America turned this archipelago into a colony – but only after carrying out a racist, genocidal war against the populace. Amer-

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ica held the country until 1946 when it became nominally independent, but actually became a U.S. neo-colony. Since that time, there have been two major insurgencies, including the current movement led by the Communist Party of the Philippines and its allies in the National Democratic Front of the Philippines. Successive Philippine governments, raising the ‘cry’ of fighting communism and terrorism (such as the more recent examples of alleged Muslim terrorism on the island of Mindanao), have conducted repressive operations against opponents, including progressive, democratic-minded individuals and groups. These governments have received both political and

material support from America. The repression being suffered in the Philippines, which rarely gains mainstream U.S. attention, includes the use of what are called “extra-judicial killings,” otherwise known as “hit squads.” A Filipino labor union activist described to me five separate attempts on his life by military and pro-business paramilitary units. In America, there is silence concerning the Philippines. Our impression is that the Philippines is a legitimate democracy. Listening to the voice of my friend describe the disappearance of her relative made the point – there is little legitimate about the U.S.-backed regime.

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The Affordable Health Care Act On March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court began hearing arguments about the constitutionality of the individual mandate under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which requires all citizens to have a certain minimum of health insurance coverage or pay a fine. At the heart of the argument against the mandate is whether the federal government can force people to have health insurance. Many believe that it cannot, and view the possible repeal of the mandate as the beginning of the end for the Affordable Care Act. But what’s really at stake is far more complex. At issue is the well-being of millions of Americans who are at the short end of the current healthcare system.

Addressing issues The purpose of the ACA is not to have the government become the “Big Boss of Healthcare.” ACA’s purpose is to turn around our failing healthcare system and address healthcare disparities head-on. Despite its shortcomings, the ACA is one of the prime examples of the federal government using public policy to achieve a common good. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports that, in 2008, the U.S. spent more on healthcare per capita than 11 similarly industrialized countries. Our nation also had one of the highest growth rates of healthcare spending, along with the highest prescription drug costs and the highest rate of prescription drug utilization. Hospital admission rates for three out of five chronic conditions – asthma, congestive heart failure and acute diabetes complications – were highest in the U.S. in 2007, as was the rate of lower-extremity amputations due to diabetes. On the other hand, the five-year survival rates for breast, colorectal and ovarian cancer were high, with the U.S. ranking first among eight nations in breast and colorectal cancer survival and fourth in ovarian cancer survival rates.

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with preventable and manageable chronic diseases, but less than 5 cents per dollar is spent on prevention. Furthermore, many healthcare services that would be best delivered in a primary care setting often take place in the emergency room. Indeed, a significant portion of our skyrocketing healthcare costs are spent on inappropriate emergency room visits. A 2010 study by the Rand Corporation found that we spend $4.4 billion annually on emergency room visits for routine, non-urgent care, with nearly 20 percent of all visits involving minor infections, strains and fractures. The problem of health in the U.S. is further compounded by persistent inequalities in health status, health outcomes and healthcare by race/ethnicity, income and geography. Countless research indicates that AfricanAmericans and other people of color suffer disproportionately higher rates of morbidity and mortality from chronic disease, such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke and HIV/AIDS. While the reasons for these disparities are often debated, it is imperative that we focus intentionally on reversing them for the sake of our national growth and prosperity.

Why insurance? So why do we need health insurance? It is very costly to get medical care in this country without insurance coverage. The cost of providing uncompensated care is one that many providers cannot afford. Research also illustrates the dire health and financial consequences of being uninsured for individuals and the nation as a whole. Our healthcare system is in serious need of repair. Insurance coverage and a focus on prevention are essential components for fixing it and for reversing health disparities. The Affordable Care Act includes critical provisions for doing both.

As the information above suggests, much of our healthcare spending goes to chronic disease management. According to a May 2011 column by Kaiser Dr. Elsie Scott is president/ Health News, three-fourths of every dollar spent on healthcare CEO of the Congressional in the U.S. goes toward dealing Black Caucus Foundation.

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Church seminar to deal with substance abuse A one-day educational seminar will approach the lifestyle of substance abuse in a comfortable setting, beginning a conversation of addiction, and understanding what it does, how the family is affected, and what can be done. Theresa Presenter Waters Theresa Waters, author of “Not My Son, Not on Mother’s Day,” will lay out the chronological account of treatment, counseling and spiritual warfare of her family’s journey with her youngest son’s addiction. Jeffrey defeated a battle of drugs and alcohol. He has passion “about his calling into the ministry and improving the world in which he lives.”

From user to youth pastor The Rev. Jeffrey Dove now serves as youth pastor at Grant Chapel AME Church in East Point, Ga. He’s enrolled at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta and is pursuing a master of divinity degree. His mom, a retired professor emeritus from Gainesville State College in Oakwood, Ga., is the former pastor of Allen Temple United Methodist Church in Buford, Ga. She’s the former director for the college’s minority affairs, as well as a faculty member of the religious studies’ twoyear degree curriculum. After a long haul of grappling with God to serve Him, Waters spent four years at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Her background includes numerous hours of coursework and seminars, which address the issue of drugs. She’s on the board of the pastoral committee at the Southeastern Institute of Substance Abuse in Gwinnett County, Ga.

Seminar scheduled May 19 at church Families are not immune to substance abuse. Many suffer in silence while struggling with the addictive, destructive behavior of loved ones. Waters’ 10 steps’ restoration of “spiritual healing” for families dealing

with substance abuse will be a resource for the seminar attendees. Class materials will include handouts. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. The fee is $15, but scholarships may be awarded to those in need. The seminar will be sponsored May 19, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. by the First Church of Palm Coast, the Rev. Gillard S. Glover’s pastoral ministry, 91 Old Kings Road North. Call Nellie Chapman Davis at 386-446-5759 to register for the seminar.

Above: Jaberwock contestants prepare for the talent competition. Far left: Ariel McCoy is seen in evening wear.

Society giving away clothes, food The Women’s Missionary Society of First Church will be giving away clothing to those in need on May 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as well as groceries, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more details, call the church at 386-446-5759.

AACS hosting trip to shrimp festival Make your next destination the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival. The Town of Fernandina Beach sits at the top of Amelia Island, a onetime playground to the rich. It’s the origin of a day trip sponsored by the AfricanAmerican Cultural Society (AACS). Ways and Means Chairman Sybil Dodson Lucas boasts of the birthplace of the shrimping industry, which will begin its course with shrimp, fish, hot dogs and cotton candy and provided by vendors in arts and crafts, fine art, antiques, etc. In the discovery zone, the island is steeped with African-American history. A bus will leave the AACS at 4422 North U.S. 1 on May 5, 8 a.m. and will return 4 p.m. The cost is $35 per person. If you’re interested in having fun at the shrimp festival, call the AACS at 386-447-7030. ••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted and bereaved.

Happy Birthday to You! Birthday wishes to: Carl Davis, May 3; Gloria L. Benjamin, May 4; Patricia Brown, May 6; Cleveland Gaddis, May 8; Lucille Huesner, May 9. Happy anniversary to Lloyd and Deborah Freckleton, May 9.

Left: Contestants join in prayer before taking the stage. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY

Flagler Deltas host first Jabberwock pageant The Palm Coast/Flagler County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held its first Jabberwock Pageant on April 28 at the Beasley Elementary School Auditorium in Palatka. Ten young ladies ages 5 to 18 years old compet-

ed in age-relative categories for the title of Miss Jabberwock. A variety show consisted of cultural expression and talent while encouraging and assisting in the development of young individual talents. Funds from the program support scholar-

More tryouts scheduled for summer lifeguards A second round of swim tryouts for Volusia County summer lifeguard positions will be held to recruit summer lifeguards for Volusia County’s beaches. Tryouts will be held at these locations: • Port Orange YMCA, 4701 City Center Parkway, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 5 • Ormond Beach YMCA, 500 Sterthaus Drive, 1 to 4 p.m., May 5 • DeLand YMCA, 761 International Speedway Blvd., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 12 • Deltona YMCA, 280 Wolf Pack Run, 1 to 4 p.m., May 12 Applicants must be at least 17 by June 15 and be able to swim 500 meters in under 10 minutes, swim 50 yards in under 30 seconds, and run a half-mile in under three minutes, 15 seconds. Candidates considered for hiring will undergo a background check, physical and drug screening. Starting pay is $9.37 an hour.

Compiled by the Daytona Times Historical Society to meet The South Daytona Historical Society will meet May 7 at

6 p.m. at the Piggotte Community Center, 504 Big Tree Road. The meeting is Open

ships for the youth and other public service projects. Winners of the evening were Jordyn Williams, Little Miss Jabberwock; E’Monie Banks, Junior Miss Jabberwock; and Jahnique Pedraja, Miss Jabberwock.

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Would you like to learn how to download free e-books onto your e-reader, tablet or mobile device? The Daytona Beach Regional Library - City Island will offer three workshops to help library patrons use the OverDrive service, which powers its downloadable media: • Kindle e-reader class: 11 a.m. May 16. This class is geared toward Kindle owners and will help people who have had problems downloading Penguin titles in OverDrive. • Nook e-reader class: 1 p.m. May 16. If you have a Nook or other non-Kindle e-reader, this class will be helpful. • Mobile and tablet class: 11 a.m. May 23: Instructors will explain how to download e-books and audio books to Android devices, iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches. Participants are encouraged to download the free OverDrive application at www.volusialibrary.org before the class. Reservations are not required. For more information, call Deborah Shafer at 386-257-6036, ext. 16264 or Kristin Heifner at ext. 16166.

to the public. Those wishing to share South Daytona memories and memorabilia are encouraged to attend. More information: 386-3345634. Daytona Cubs in action The Daytona Cubs are back in action, aiming to defend their 2011 Florida State League Championship and the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia (ELCFV) is currently selling tickets for the May 12 Cubs game vs. the Brevard County Manatees for $7. Game starts at 7:05pm. $3 of every ticket will be donated to the ELCFV and receive a 16:1 match from the state. These funds will be used to provide quality child care to low income children in Flagler and Volusia. More information: Lynn Kaiser Conrad at lynn@ domesticabusecouncil.com or 386-257-2297 ext. 22. Port Orange continues lecture Port Orange’s next lecture on local history is scheduled for May 11 at the Adult Center Annex, 3738 Halifax Drive. The public is invited to attend this lecture that begins at 1:00 p.m. The topic is the historic Gamble Place property and will feature a visit from James Gamble. More information: Kent Donahue at 386-506-5522 or kdona-

hue@port-orange.org. Domestic abuse council seeks donations The Domestic Abuse Council’s emergency shelter programs which provide housing, food, support, and other necessities to victims of domestic abuse from the community are in need of toiletry items such as deodorant, body wash, disposable shaving razors, baby wipes, hair driers, and cosmetics. Donations of any quantity can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the Domestic Abuse Council Thrift Store and Boutique located at 335 Beville Road, South Daytona. More information: 386-761-3166 or to learn more about the programs, call: 386-2552102. PACE to host bowling bash PACE Center for Girls, Inc. will be hosting a bowling bash May 19 from 1 p.m. -3 p.m. at Bellair Lanes, 2575 N. Atlantic Ave. Cost: $20 for adults, which includes two hours of bowling and shoe rental. Children 12 years old and under bowl free with a playing adult. More information: Renee Mcqueen, 386-944-1111 ext. 222.

ARRESTS from Page 1 Cusack was offended by the comment that appeared in the local daily newspaper. The meth lab bust happened after hotel management called the police. “I made my rounds at 5 p.m. and there was nothing going. Then around 6 or 7 p.m. we heard something sounding like gunshots so I called the police,” Patel told the Daytona Times. Police responded to the scene and searched the area to find the source of the disturbance. They were directed to room 15. When they arrived, Haney told them he and Martin were arguing.

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7 COMMUNITY NEWS & CLASSIFIEDS According to the police report, authorities found an aluminum tube and foil with burn stains and substance residue. Tests confirmed it to be methamphetamine. The hotel registry shows that Haney rented the room two days prior.

Patel: Maid found nothing suspicious How such a lab could go unnoticed is a mystery. The hotel assures that it does regular housekeeping and security rounds. “We have a maid and a security guard. They make their rounds. The maid told us she didn’t notice anything going on in the room. We check everyday,” Patel told the Times. Chitwood told the Day-

tona Beach News-Journal the police department received 375 calls for service to the Heritage Inn from April 1, 2010, through April 1, 2012. Those calls included eight for drugs and five for prostitution. Last week, Daytona Beach City Manager Jim Chisholm said that he has limited the chief’s comments to the media only to relations of crime. Cusack said last week that 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 remarked.

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B-CU softball, baseball teams tighten grip on MEAC races BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com

In a battle of the MidEastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) South Division’s top teams, BethuneCookman University took two of three games from Savannah State University to hold on to the division lead. Savannah State (21-22, 9-3) opened the series by winning the first game of a double header 3-2. “It was a good game. I have no complaints,” said Chris Cochrane, B-CU’s softball coach. Jami Paolini’s two-run homerun in the top of the eight gave the Tigers a 3-1 lead. Michelle BanuelosSmith homered in the bottom of the eight to get the Wildcats within a run. Karina Romero and Cesley Tafoya each had two hits for B-CU while Paolini had three hits for SSU. Bethune-Cookman (2625, 11-1) responded by taking the second game 6-2 fueled by a six run second inning. “We had some good at bats, and I think that Shanel threw well enough to win both games,” added Cochrane. Madison Hedderly’s tworun homerun gave the Tigers an early 2-0 lead in the top of the second. Calesha Shelly blooped a three-run triple over the drawn in infield to give BCU a 3-2 lead. “She was pitching me outside but finally pitched me outside. I just tried to get the ball over their heads. I got a pitch that I could hit and hit it hard,” answered Shelly. Aurelia Gamch had an RBI double and BanuelosSmith hit a two-run homerun for the Wildcats. “I was really seeing the ball well and was focused. I was just trying to hit it not hit a homerun,” responded Banuelos-Smith. The Wildcats won the series finale 9-3 as they honored seniors Tafoya (1-for2, RBI) and Ferguson (2for-4, two RBIs) on Senior Day. Banuelos-Smith went

B-CU ROUNDUP 2-for-4 with two RBIs, Gamch 2-for-4 with an RBI and three runs scored, Shelly 2-for-4 with two runs scored and Karina Romero 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Series stars: BanuelosSmith (.500BA, five hits, two homeruns, five RBIs, two runs); Shelly (.455BA, five hits, three runs, three RBIs); Gamch (.400BA, four hits, four runs, two RBIs); Tolbert (2-1, 3.66 ERA, 22 innings, seven strikeouts). The Ladies hosted the University of Central Florida (38-13) on Tuesday. They travel to Tallahassee to face Florida A&M (20-26, 7-4) on May 4 and 5 in another key division series to end the regular season.

Baseball: B-CU sweeps A&T The Wildcats took advantage of the national spotlight by beating North Carolina A&T (7-11, 16-30) 7-5 on ESPNU to open the series. “Our defense was good. Brashad (Johnson) showed out at shortstop. He made some excellent plays. We stayed within ourselves and was able to get some runs,” said Jason Beverlin, B-CU’s head baseball coach. David Lee was 2-for-5 with two RBIs and Ryan Gonzalez (7-0) pitched five innings to get the win for Bethune-Cookman. Nick Johnson, Jairo Acevedo and Brandon Turner each had two hits, Brashad Johnson and Jake Welch each had a hit an RBI and Jordan Dailey picked up the save for B-CU. Bethune-Cookman (2718, 16-4) swept a double header the following day winning 15-13 and 3-1. Brashad Johnson went 4-for-6 with three runs and two RBIs and Lenny Pizzaro 2-for-3 with four RBIs while Gabriel Hernandez (5-1) was the winning pitcher for the Wildcats. Welch was also 2-for-4 with two RBIs for B-CU. In the second game Ali Simpson (2-1) pitched five scoreless innings to get the

Spring sports action continues BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com

Warner Christian Academy’s Bentlee Critcher placed fourth in the 110m hurdles at the Class 1A state championships to pace all medalists. Father Lopez’ Chanel Coco finished sixth in the shot put and Peter Thorp sixth in the 100m hurdles. Spruce Creeks’ boys finished fourth and girls sixth in team standings at the Region 1-4A meet. State qualifiers were led by Creek’s Allison Lambert, who won the high jump and Rodney Mack, who finished second in the shot put and third in the discuss. Creek’s Tori Ehrhart was second in the 800m dash, Austin Bubb fourth in the pole vault, Jade McCrary fourth in the 300 hurdles, Ryan Patton fourth in the triple jump, and Miranda Checkwick fourth in the discus. University’s Mikeala Palelis was fourth in the 800. Flagler Palm Coast’s Kadeem Williams placed second in the 300 hurdles while their girls’ 4x100 re-

VOLUSIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REVIEW lay team (Devonne Friday, Paige Way, Christen Barney, Sarah Diloreto) was fourth. Seabreeze’s Charles Nelson won the long jump and finished third in the 100m dash at the 1-3A Regional meet. New Smyrna’s James Clark was second in the 100m and 200m dash and Quenton Washington took third in the long jump. Matanzas’ boy’s 4x400meter relay team of Isaiah Haines, Christopher Sousa, Eric Laverne and Nikko Bembry took third.

Softball playoffs: Early exist for area teams Danielle Sarcletti, Evelyn Arguelles and Lauren Holmes each had hits for Deltona in their 5-0 loss to Melbourne Eau Gallie in the Class 6A Regional semifinals. Eau Gallie is ranked No. 28 by ESPN. First round scores: 8A: Lake Mary-4, Flagler Palm Coast-0. Samantha Mit-

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Bethune-Cookman’s softball team huddles between innings in a game with Savannah State. O’Neal, B-CU head bowling coach. The young Wildcats squad went 63-56 on the year, including 21-9 in the MEAC for the regular season. B-CU finished second in the MEAC tournament but didn’t get an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats defeated national champion University of Maryland Shore along with other notable programs in Webber State and the University of Florida.

Volleyball, softball get commits Bethune-Cookman’s Michelle Banuelos-Smith rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against Savannah State. win and Scott Garner (1) picked up the save while Brashad Johnson went 3-for-3 with two RBIs and David Lee 2-for-3 for BCU. Series stars: Brashad Johnson (.667BA, eight hits, four runs, four RBIs, six SBs); Ali Simpson (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 5 IP, no runs). Others: Welch (.333BA, three hits, three RBIs, three runs); Pizzaro (.333 BA, three hits, four RBIs), Lee (.454 BA, five hits, two RBIs, two runs), Acevedo (.375 BA, three hits, four runs,

two RBIs, three IP, three strikeouts); Jordan Dailey (2.2 IP, 0.00 ERA, two saves, two ks). Brashad Johnson also was named MEAC Player of the Week. In five games, he went 13-for-21 batting .619 with nine RBIs, four runs scored, seven stolen bases and a .714 slugging percentage. He also had 18 assists, seven put outs and turned three double plays on defense. The Wildcats traveled to Florida International (2518) on Tuesday. They play

tel and Destiny Kelly went 2-for-4 while Breanna Blackledge was 2-for-2 for Flagler Palm Coast. 7A: Winter Springs-6, New Smyrna-0; Ashley Hovell and Kierst Coffman had singles for NSB. 6A: Deltona-10, Melbourne-9; Melbourne Eau Gallie 8, Seabreeze 8-0. 4A: Satellite-15, Atlantic-0. 2A: Quincy Monroe Day8, Calvary-0; Abigail Clark went 2-for-3 and Rachel Titus 1-for-2 for the Lions. Brooksville Hernando Christian-4, Deltona Trinity-2; CheyAnne Compton and Katherine Brunning had RBI singles for Trinity. 1A: Baldwin-6, Taylor-0.

Father Lopez topped Oviedo Master’s Academy 6-3 for the district 4-3A title. Nick Restucci was 2-for-3 with an RBI for Lopez. Lopez beat Lake Mary Prep 3-0 in the semifinal. Tommy Roache pitched a complete game shutout with seven strikeouts while Larenzo Bolden went 3-for5 and Brendan Nolan had two RBIs. Steven Rodgers hit an RBI double while Dakota Todd and Tyler Christian combined for a shutout as New Smyrna beat Viera 1-0 for the district 3-7A crown. The Barracudas edged University 3-2 in the semifinal. Joey McKee hit a bases loaded two-run single for New Smyrna Beach. Shane Silvernail had two RBIs, Tanner Rachel went 2-for-3 and Anthony Campenella 1-for-2 with two runs scored and a stolen base for Seabreeze in their 4-3 loss to Orlando Edgewater in the district 8-6A championship. Seabreeze beat Mainland 3-0 in the semifinal. Campenella pitched a complete game shutout, Josh Apicella had two hits and Eddie McGarity scored three runs for Seabreeze. Josh Duhaime went 2-for-3 for Mainland.

Baseball district tournaments Griffin Fuller pitched a complete game, giving up one run and five hits while Zack Spivey went 3-for-3 to lead Spruce Creek past Oviedo Hagarty 4-1 for the district 2-8A title. Chandler Rodriguez had two hits with two RBI’s and Charlie Sala two hits for the Hawks. Kyle Marsh pitched a perfect game in Creek’s 4-0 win over Sanford Seminole in the semifinal. Zack Spivey went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and Darrell Whaley 2-for-3 with an RBI for the Hawks. Ian Ferrell went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and struck out nine on the mound as

More scores 2-8A semifinal: Oviedo Hagarty-9, DeLand-6. 1-8A championship: Jacksonville Sandal-

at No. 18 University of Miami (30-14-1) from May 4-6.

Bowling: B-CU finishes ranked The Lady Wildcats bowling team finished ranked 18th in the final National Tenpin Coaches Association poll. “It’s a great accomplishment for such a young team and for the coaches to rank us in the top 20. It’s a great achievement for our institution,” commented Tony wood-5, Flagler Palm Coast-3; semifinal: Flagler Palm Coast-9, Jacksonville Mandarin-0. 6-4A: Bishop Moore-8, Atlantic-0. 2-2A championship: Trinity-5, Jacksonville Cedar Creek-2. 8-1A: Wildwood-4, Taylor-3.

Opening round playoff matchups 8A: Flagler Palm Coast (13-13) at Spruce Creek (22-4) 7A: Oviedo (13-13) at New Smyrna (15-11) 6A: Seabreeze (12-13) at Melbourne (23-4) 3A: Gainesville St Francis (14-12) at Father Lopez (13-9) 2A: Montecillo Aucilla Christian at Trinity Christian (12-13) Note: All games took place on May 2 and 3, after the Daytona Times’ deadline.

Football: DeLand names coach Al Manning was named DeLand’s head football coach on April 24 after serving as interim coach since April 12. He replaces Ryan Smith. Manning was head coach at Pierson Taylor for seven seasons (1998-2004) going 35-47. He was an assistant at DeLand (96-97, 06) and New Smyrna (05). He is also DeLand’s weightlifting coach.

B e t h u n e - C o o k m a n ’s women’s volleyball team picked up four commits from four players from the Caribbeans. Phylecia Armstrong of Trinidad and Tobago, Marissa Murphy of St. Croix, DeLicia Pierre of Trinidad and Tobago and Rhea Simon all signed letters of intent last week. Bartow outfielder Wanda Darby signed a national letter of intent to play with the Wildcats. As a junior this season, she batted .295 with 19 RBIs and nine stolen bases. Darby is the cousin of former B-CU player and now volunteer assistant coach Brianna Laverett.

Controversial bill passes On April 27, Gov. Rick Scott signed into law House Bill 1403 that will change high school transfer rules. The law allows students to transfer during an academic year without having to wait until the following year. It also relaxes recruiting penalties especially on students. Students no longer will be punished if they are found to be recruited by schools. They will only be punished if they or their parents are found to have falsified documents. The law will be effective on July 1.

FHSAA webcasting championships The Florida High School Athletic Association is streaming live the championships of baseball, softball, track and field and boys and girls www.fhsaa. org.

Prep Sports Seven Baseball (final) 1. Spruce Creek (234), 2. Trinity (12-13) DeLand (20-4), 3. New Smryna (15-11), 4. Father Lopez (13-9), 5. Trinity (12-13). 6. Mainland (13-12), Taylor (14-10), tie 7. Flagler Palm Coast (13-13), Seabreeze (12-13). Others: Pine Ridge (1114), Warner (12-12).

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– Chef Jamika Pessoa Celebrity Chef, TV Personality | Atlanta, GA My mother and grandmother taught me how to cook. So it’s an honor for me to cook for them on their special day. I’m proud to share this and other recipes so you can celebrate Mom too. Publix makes it so easy for people to come back to the table. We’re so scattered, but it’s important for families to slow down and spend time together over a good meal.

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Chef Jamika’s Linguini with Chicken and Artichokes