Daytona Times - March 23, 2017

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City touts boost in minority hiring The NAACP is unimpressed because the latest diversity report doesn’t include a racial breakdown.

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

The City of Daytona Beach has been under fire for diversity and equal opportunity practices in its

workforce, which has resulted in discrimination lawsuits.

While one fired employee fights to recover lost wages, benefits, attorney fees, damages and injunction relief, the city recently issued a diversity memo showing improvements in regards to hiring and promoting minorities compared to a 2015 diversity in the workplace report it conducted.

Late last month, Sonja Wiles, a White woman who spent 23 years

as a city employee, filed a lawsuit against the city for harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

Two lawsuits The lawsuit states that her First Amendment rights were violated.

Her suit claims harassment by former city architect Jim Hanis and former deputy city manager Ronald McLemore. It further states that she supported another

city employee, Thomas Huger, in his discrimination case and was retaliated against after she complained that one of the members on the hiring panel – which she was a part of – made racist comments.

Wiles’ lawsuit also lists City Manager Jim Chisholm as a defendant.

Huger, a Black male, also has sued the city for race and age discrimination. His suit states that the city had knowledge of

discrimination in its workforce, ranks and hiring practices. The suit also states the city has retaliated against Huger.

EEOC claims filed In 2015, at age 63, Huger was passed over for the city’s deputy public works director job. The city hired David Waller a 39-year old White man.

Both Wiles and Huger are repSee CITY, Page 2

Stetson professor wins national diversity award SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES

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There was a flurry of activity on Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard last weekend as out-of-town bikers enjoyed their last weekend hanging out in Daytona Beach.

‘It’s always safety first’ Black bikers respond to report on accidents

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

A motorcyclist shows off his fancy ride while cruising down Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard.

“Big C’’ and “Unique’’ are all about bike safety.

During this year’s Bike Week, the 10-day event was marred by unfortunate incidents on roadways involving bikes.

Two bikers, who would only use their nicknames, cited the need for motorcyclists to use safety measures.

During the first weekend of Bike Week, which started on March 10, there were at least three major motorcycle crashes in Volusia. Two people died and six were injured within 24 hours.

A new report that came out at the start of the annual event that draws more than hundreds of thousands of bikers to the area, revealed that Florida had a 30 percent increase in motorcycle deaths in 2015.

‘Patience and safety’ According to AAA, in 2015, 606 people died and 9,045 were injured in motorcycle crashes on roads in the state.

“We practice patience and safety first every time we ride, “Big C,’’ who is vice president of Dem Country Boys Motorcycle Club of Sycamore in North Florida told the Daytona Times.

Added “Unique,’’ a member of the V-Town Chicks of Valdosta, Georgia, “We always wear our gear and helmets. It’s always safety first. We look out See BIKES, Page 2

Dr. Patrick Coggins, chair of the Faculty Senate and member of the President’s Cabinet at Stetson University, has received the 2017 Giving Back Award from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education.

The honor is the only national award that recognizes college and university administrators for their commitment and dedication to diversity through leadership. CogDr. Patrick gins, along with Coggins 38 other recipients, will be featured in the April 2017 Leadership Support and Giving Back issue of the magazine.

Teaches cultural diversity Coggins was nominated for this award by a Stetson colleague for his dedication and devotion to inclusivity and diversity within the Stetson campus, the education system, the community and world.

In addition to serving on the Faculty Senate and President’s Cabinet, Coggins is a professor of education and multicultural education.

He has had extensive experience designing and teaching courses in cultural diversity, multicultural education ESOL, social studies methods and classes on cross-cultural communication.

“The Giving Back Award is awarded to leaders of institutions of higher education who exemplify what it truly means to ‘give back’ to others,” said Holly Mendelson, publisher of INSIGHT into Diversity magazine. “These administrators are role models, and we honor their efforts to promote diversity and inclusion on See AWARD, Page 2

Hukill to miss remainder of state legislative session THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Senate Education Chairwoman Dorothy Hukill will not return before the end of the regular legislative session as she undergoes another round of radia-

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tion treatment.

Hukill, who has been a member of the Florida Senate since 2012, after serving eight years in the House, is recovering from surgery for cervical cancer that was diagnosed as she was run-

ning for re-election last year.

In a letter Monday to Senate President Joe Negron, Hukill, RPort Orange, said tests show no remaining cancer Dorothy and that her phyHukill sicians are optimistic of a cancer-free full recovery.

More treatments “I was hoping that would signal the end of my treatment and I would be able to return to Tallahassee for the remainder of the 2017 legislative session,” Hukill wrote.

“Unfortunately, my physicians are now recommending that they do one more round of radiation treatments in an abundance of caution.”

Negron, in a letter to the Sen-

ate that expressed confidence in Hukill’s recovery, said physicians recommend that Hukill avoid travel during this course of treatment.

“As such, Sen. Hukill is excused for the remainder of the 2017 regular session,” Negron wrote. “She will continue to manage her district offices, staff, bills, and committee responsibilities remotely during this time.”

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R2 Samaritan Ministries fundraiser scheduled for March 25 Trades of Hope will host a fundraiser luncheon for Samaritan Ministries on March 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. t Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church, 101 Pine Lakes Pkwy S., Palm Coast.

“We are extremely grateful to Trades of Hope for hosting this fundraiser for us,” said Lorraine Vickery, founder and executive director of Samaritan Ministries.

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“We are getting very close to our goal of purchasing a house that will be used as a refuge of hope and healing for those women who are hurting,” Lorraine added.

Seating is limited and the $15 tickets for the event can be purchased in advance only. They are available at Aimee’s Hallmark, Island Walk Shopping Center, 250 Palm Coast Pkwy. NE, #905, Palm Coast. Checks can be made payable to Samaritan Ministries Inc. The event includes lunch as well as the opportunity to win door prizes.

Samaritan Ministries was

founded in 2001 to serve Flagler County’s single mothers and women in transition. The organization provides advocacy, training, mentoring, support groups, budget counseling, car care, food, free seminars and social gatherings for their clients. While this organization does not accept government funds, it solely operates based on individual and church support, as well as private foundation grants.

For any further questions regarding the event, call 386-5033083. The website is http://www. samaritanministriesflagler.org.

First Amendment seminar set for Sunday SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES

A seminar titled “Speak Freely, Write Boldly’’ will be held on Sunday, March 26, at 1 p.m. in the auditorium of the City Island Library in Daytona Beach. There will be speakers and panelists, question-and-

answer sessions, and an open mic to support First Amendment rights. The event is free and open to the public.

The seminar is inspired by PEN America and its mission is to foster greater free speech and freedom of the press in light of recent controversies about false news and suppression of media access.

For more information, contact Dr. David Axelrod at axelrod@creativehappiness.org or 386-337-4567.

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from Page 1 for debris on the road. We don’t speed. We don’t drink and ride. If you’re going to drink, then don’t ride…. Park your bike.’’

Big police presence “Big C’’ also questioned the large presence of law enforcement along Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard, where activities were held in the Black community.

He asked, “Why are there so many police here in this area?

I am a police officer. You go on Main Street you don’t have as many as over there. There is actually more incidents and problems going on over there.”

The police presence didn’t bother Charles Jackson, a cigar vendor from Sanford.

“I actually like the police presence, which I think is needed when handling cash as a vendor,’’ he related.

It was his first Bike Week experience. As a vendor, however, Jackson had more luck on the beach side than on Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard.

“People here have been very hospitable. Business has been soso, but I did sell out on the beach side. I’ve been treated well and I do like this area.’’

Mixed vendor sales Bike Week also was a time for vendors to try to to make a decent buck.

For Robert Fisher of Atlanta, trying to do was a little frustrating.

“Everyone is looking for deals,” he told the Daytona Times. “I’ve been coming here and doing this for about 20 years. It’s actually getting slower in recent years. I sell kids shirts for $5, $10 and $15 dollars but people go on the beachside, pay $15 and more. I am selling shirts with better designs and better material.”

Darrin Rodgers did well selling seafood for D&I Seafood, which is a mobile food business that specializes in shrimp and grits. The business has a long Bike Week history.

“It’s been fun. It’s going pretty well. We started slow when it

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from Page 1 resented by Kelly Chanfrau of Chanfrau & Chanfrau, L.L.C. In an email last month, Chanfrau said, “I am proud and honored and humbled that they chose me for their attorney. We hope to achieve justice.”

In another email last week, Chanfrau confirmed both lawsuits are in litigation.

In 2015, both clients also filed Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) claims against the city that charge racial discrimination.

‘Making strides’ In the meantime, Human Relations Director Jim Sexton is touting the city’s numbers. Sexton responded to the Daytona Times via email.

“The city is making strides to diversify its workforce. It is well established that diversity in the workplace strengthens an employer and the city will continue to make a conscious effort to diversity its workforce within the confines of applicable equal employment laws,’’ he stated.

Forty-one percent of all new hires (between Nov. 1, 2015 and Jan. 31, 2017 were minorities, “which is a significant increase from the minority hiring rate from November 2013 through November 2015,’’ he related.

At that time, 29 percent of all the new hires were minority. Additionally, 38 percent of all promotional opportunities have been filled by minority appli-

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The ladies were out in full force too during Bike Week. There was plenty of entertainment along Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard on the weekend. was cold weather but since then, things have really picked up and the lines have been steady and long,” Rodgers said last weekend.

Rodgers is also continuing the business in honor of his late sister.

“We continue in remembrance of my sister, Linda McDuffie, who had a stroke 13 months ago,” he added.

Plenty of entertainment The Second Avenue Merchants Association (SAMA), which is a non-profit organization made of business along MMB organizes Bike Week festivities.

SAMA has teamed with C-Style Entertainment to bring more entertainment to MMB, which used to Second Avenue.

“The turnout was great. We had big crowds, especially around the stage and music area,” said Chester McNorton of C-Style Entertainment.

The final weekend included performances from Daytona’s own Sexy & Smooth Gliders and the Pepper Steppers of Jacksonville.

Doc & The Boys, an R&B/ southern soul band from Orlan-

cants compared to 33 percent during November 2013 through November 2015, he added.

28 percent minority Sexton pointed out that the city’s overall workforce is currently comprised of 28 percent minority and 72 percent non-minority compared to 25 percent minority and 75 percent non-minority in November 2015.

The city has approximately 800 regular full-time and part-time employees. Casual or temporary event workers are not included the report.

The 2015 diversity report was released by the city shortly after EEOC complaints were filed against the city and the local NAACP branch raised questions about Daytona Beach’s hiring and promotions practices.

The 2015 report showed then that while Daytona Beach had a Black population at 35.4 percent, only 18.7 percent of the municipality’s workforce was Black. The city’s total minority workforce stood at 25 percent.

NAACP not impressed The local NAACP branch would like to see a breakdown of race.

“The recent one-page memo only provides a summary of new hires and promotions of minorities and non-minorities. However, it does not provide a breakdown of these new hires or promotions by race or ethnicity,” Cynthia Slater, president of the Volusia County/Daytona Beach NAACP stated.

“The NAACP’s belief that the City of Daytona’s Diversity in the Workplace report that showed a

do and Special Formula, a mixed genre band, performed live.

Some of the scheduled acts didn’t get to perform.

“The unfortunate thing is everyone didn’t get to perform. We had more acts than time to go on stage, but a lot of it had to do with acts coming late,” McNorton stated. “We’ll have that straightened out next year. We always want to make it bigger and better.’’

No ‘foolishness’ Bike Week also is about the camaraderie.

“This event is different from the others. It’s more laid back and friendlier than the biker event in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,’’ the woman called “Unique’’ offered. This year was her sixth Bike Week in Daytona.

Added “Big C,’’ “The experience has gone well. We have a lot of fun just hanging out and fellowshipping with the brothers and sisters.

We’ve been coming to Daytona for about 10 years. This is an event where we can come and have a good time without all the fighting or foolishness.’’

A sister shows she can handle her Harley-Davidson.

3 percent net gain in the increase of minority hiring between November 2015 and January 2017 is not acceptable and does not provide an accurate picture of the demographics of hiring,’’ she added.

The NAACP also believe that the city should be more transparent with its diversity practices.

“As president of the local branch of the NAACP it is my opinion that this one-page report after a year and three months is deceptive and minimizes the real issues that current and potential employees face. Additionally, I have not seen the results of the employee satisfaction survey that was provided by the city over a year ago.” said Slater.

that “bans the box,” which means the city no longer requires applicants to divulge criminal background history unless offered a position with the city.

Additionally, due to a recent case law, the city has ceased preemployment drug-testing for most classifications.

“Positions which are considered safety sensitive are still required to submit criminal history at the time of application and submit to pre-employment drugtesting, if hired. While these changes may not have any direct impact on minority hiring, it could help eliminate some of the perceived barriers to City employment,” he explained.

‘Proactive measures’

Other efforts

In his email to the Daytona Times, Sexton cited that the following “proactive measures’’ are being taken.

Once the certified list of internal and/or external candidates is established, internal applicants, minority applicants, and veterans (that claim veteran’s preference) are required to be interviewed; and On the promotional certification list of candidates (e.g., sergeants, lieutenants, driver engineers, etc.), the highest-ranking minority is required to be interviewed. “Taking these proactive steps ensures that the City is interviewing a diverse applicant pool to fill positions identified on the underutilization report,’’ he stated.

The city also recently began sending job postings to Florida’s historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUS).

To recruit a more diverse police officer applicant pool, the city implemented a sponsorship program in which it pays the costs of the academy and actually pays the candidates while they attend. To date the city has sponsored 20 candidates through the academy (75 percent minority vs. 25 percent non-minority), he added To prepare employees for future career advancement opportunities, the city offers a tuition reimbursement program that will pay up to $1,000 per fiscal year. The city also will pay an education incentive to employees that obtain a degree in a major that will benefit the city.

Banned the box Recent changes to the city hiring practices include a policy

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their campuses and in their communities.”

Evolved teaching methods Using his academic background plus his own life experiences, Coggins has developed and evolved many methods for teaching his students. His intent is to make them more aware of their worldviews and how those views impact others around them.

Coggins strives to eliminate the academic achievement gap and the implicit and explicit bias between diverse and majority students by creating an atmosphere of cultural competence between students and faculty while instilling the need to overcome racial, gender and ethnic barriers that impede living in a modern multicultural, multiracial society.

To read more about Patrick Coggins and his work, see “Teaching the Basics: Core competencies in education begin with empathy, equality and cultural understanding,” on pages 36 and 37 of the Winter 2017 issue of Stetson University Magazine.

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Tairu takes message about banning the box to Flagler NAACP Mykal “Myke” Tairu has sparked a trend in having the convicted felon box removed from job applications in Flagler County.

Last month, the Florida Program Coordinator with the Vincentian Re-Entry Organizing Project addressed members of the Flagler County NAACP. The project, based in Apopka, is partnered with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Tairu “bounces” around the state, bringing individuals like NAACP members, city and community leaders together with former incarcerated individuals to address the “ban-the- box” campaign.

“When someone goes to apply for a job, and they get to a portion on the application that says, ‘Have you ever been convicted of a felony?’ and if they have a record, they check ‘yes’ on that box, and so what happens to that application?” he inquired. “It goes in the trash,” he answered.

The Vincentian Re-Entry Organizing Project researched the issue, establishing a policy that would give an individual with a record the opportunity to at least present himself before being disqualified.

‘A passionate advocate’ Tairu earned a master’s of religion degree from Yale Divinity School and a bachelor’s degree from Bethune-Cookman University following his studies in philosophy.

He is married to Shanicka Tairu, a Daytona Beach public school teacher.

Tairu frames a picture of growing up in the Washington, D.C., area without knowing his dad, who is incarcerated and college educated, and young Tairu becoming “a passionate advocate for criminal justice and ex-offenders’ rights, as well as being exposed to the harsh discrimination that ex-offenders face once they have satisfied their incarceration.”

Nudging to push forward the “ban-the-box” policy, it passed in Daytona Beach minus the job applications from the police and fire departments for obvious reasons. It also passed in Orlando, New Smyrna Beach, St. Petersburg, Miami-Dade County, Tallahassee, and other locales in our nation.

‘Open up doors’ The policy does not eliminate background checks, and should not be the “thing” to eliminate someone from getting a job, especially when the charge has nothing to do with the duties of the employer.

Tairu was full of hope in seeking to have the effort locally organized.

He was confident that “many

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of us in the room have loved ones or friends, who have been filtered through the so-called criminal justice system, and we understand that something has to happen,” he said.

“If we want folks to re-enter back into society,” he continued, “we have to open up doors and create opportunities for them to become contributing members of society.”

New Beginnings program in jeopardy There’s the tie-in of another discussion at the NAACP meeting. It involved a helpful program on the chopping block in this year’s budget for Flagler County schools.

In addition, Flagler Citizens emailed us regarding the subject and that New Beginnings is a program that provides GED and parenting programs for Flagler dropouts who have young children up to 3 years old.

The program helps young mothers get a new start by helping them get their GED. It helps young families in Flagler County strive toward a productive and successful future.

New Beginnings can no longer rely on the childcare program at Bunnell Elementary School because that service no longer provides supervision for children up to 3 years old. The program is seeking funding for two teachers to provide child care for infants to 3 year olds.

Join the fight to get quality child care for the children and provide a new beginning for their parents.

Let’s help to save this program by calling the school board member in your district so parents can get the quality childcare for their children.

The phone number is 386437-7526.

The School Board members are: Chairman Trevor Tucker, District 4; Colleen Conklin, District 3; Andy Dance, District 1; Vice-Chair Janet McDonald, District 2; and Dr. Maria Barbosa, District 5.

Laundrie to speak at March 28 meeting The Flagler County NAACP will hold another meeting come March 28, 6 p.m., at the African American Cultural Society, 4422 North U.S. 1, Palm Coast.

Branch President Linda Sharpe Matthews announced that Centennial Chairman Carl

Summer camp scholarships available Summer camp scholarships are available to income-eligible children and students with special needs through Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division.

Families with children who are entering first through sixth grade and are between the ages of 5 and 12 may apply for scholarships. Students with special needs enrolled in school up to and including high school also are eligible.

Scholarship awards are based on income-eligibility and will be awarded according to funding availability.

Scholarship applications are available at www.volusia.org/community_assistance/ applications.

Parents also can pick up applications at all Volusia County public library branches and the Human Services offices at 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand; 250 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach; 107 E. Canal St., New Smyrna Beach; and 775 Harley Strickland Blvd., Orange City.

Acceptance sites Completed applications will be accepted only at these times and locations: · 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona · 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, in the first-floor training room of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand · 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach · 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at

Maxine Hicks’ 90th birthday party was brought together by her nieces, Chaplain Carmen Caldwell and Naomi Hargrave along with friends, William Jones and the Rev. Annette Weaver, who is not shown in the photo.

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Mykal Tairu is looking to have removed the convicted felon box from job applications in Flagler County.

Laundrie will speak on the Flagler County Centennial Celebration.

All are invited to learn of the events to celebrate the 100th anniversary, which will take place April 29 at the Flagler County Government Services Building.

For further details, contact the branch at 386-446-7822.

City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach After April 19, applications may be submitted in person or by mail to the Volusia County Community Assistance Division, 110 W. Rich Ave., DeLand, FL 32720. Faxed applications will not be accepted.

Incomplete applications and applications received by mail before April 19 will no be considered. Eligible applicants will be placed on a waiting list until an opening becomes available.

For more information, call Community Assistance at 386-736-5955.

Butts Temple to honor overseer on Saturday Overseer Willie Mae Butts will celebrate 56 years of ministry at 5 p.m. March 25 at Butts Miracle Temple Church of God in Christ, 636 Hawk St., Daytona Beach.

A native of Pine Level, Ala., she was the church’s first lady for 45 years and served with her late husband, Dr. Henry L Butts, a community icon.

The March 25 celebration with be hosted by Bishop Samuel Butts, seOverseer nior pastor of the church, Willie Mae and his wife, Rose.

Butts The overseer is an author, poet, artist, songwriter, gardener, and has 30-plus year radio personality and entrepreneur.

She has received many local awards and presidential letters of accommodations from sitting presidents – from President Jimmy Carter to President Barack Obama.

grave and Chaplain Carmen Caldwell of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Department. The occasion translated to the appropriate birthday greeting, which brought together the guest of honor’s friends, William Jones and the Rev. Annette Weaver.

The scope of her life stems from growing up in Louisburg, N.C., and the last sibling from 11 to be living.

She retired as an administrator with the Exxon Corporation in Paterson, N.J., and relocated to Florida nearly 24 years ago.

Mrs. Hicks loves the Lord, reads her Bible daily, and thereby keeps the faith. She is impassioned as a spiritual mother, a lady who enjoys dressing up, and always having treats in her purse.

The out-of-town guests arriving from Georgia were the honoree’s daughter-in-law, grandson, Julian Hicks, and his bride.

And with all praises to God, the honoree was blessed with one son, two grandsons, five granddaughters, and five great-grandchildren!

••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted and bereaved.

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Celebrations

It’s all about Maxine Hicks since she had an incredible 90th birthday, celebrated March 17 in Daytona Beach at Cheddar’s.

The guest of honor was surrounded by nieces Naomi Har-

Birthday wishes to Evangelist Robin Campos, March 24; Vicki Seward, March 26; my son, Christopher, in Cambria Heights, N.Y., March 27; Barbara Jackson, March 28; Cynthia L. GeorgePegues and Shirley Jones, March 29.

90th celebration for Maxine Hicks

Bethune Women’s Conference takes place March 27-28 The eighth annual Mary McLeod Bethune Women’s Conference is March 27 and 28 at Bethune-Cookman University.

The conference will kick off at 6 p.m.

Monday, March 27 with a free showing of the film “Hidden Figures” in the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center, 698 W. International Speedway Boulevard.

The screening will include a panel discussion. Panelists will include members of the university’s board of trustees, including Dr. Lucille O’Neal, Dr. La-Doris McClaney, Dr. Michelle Carter-Scott, and trustee Joyce Odongo.

Guests are asked to wear white.

March 28 sessions The conference continues Tuesday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Michael and Libby Johnson Center for Civic Engagement with a series of sessions.

Topics will include “Social Justice: Fired Up. Ready to Go,” and “It’s All About Us: Research by Women. Research About Women.” Attendees are asked to wear black.

Educator and author Davina Jones is the keynote speaker for the “Women & the Power of Now Luncheon.” She is director of Adler University’s Media and Communications master’s degree program and pastor of Mountain Top International (MTI) Empowerment in Tampa.

She also is a 1994 graduate of BethuneCookman University.

The Monday conference kick-off program and Tuesday sessions are free to the

public, McFadden said.

For more information, call 386-481-2753 or by send email to mcfaddec@cookman. edu.

Section 8 applications to be accepted April 6-8 Volusia County’s Community Assistance Division will accept pre-applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) waiting list from 12:01 a.m. April 6 to 11:59 p.m. April 8.

Applications must be submitted online at www.volusia.org/section8.

Interested persons can apply from a personal computer, mobile phone or tablet. Public-use computers are available at all public libraries and human services offices during regular business hours.

Preferences are available for Volusia County residents, homeless individuals and families, families that were terminated from the county’s Section 8 program due to insufficient funding, persons who are 62 or older or have disabilities, persons who are employed at least 30 hours a week for the six months before submitting a preapplication, and those working an average of 20 hours a week and attending school or job training for 10 or more hours a week.

Persons with a disability or limited English proficiency who need assistance to complete a pre-application must contact the Section 8 office by March 27 to schedule an appointment.

For more information, contact the Community Assistance Division at 386-7365955 or section8wl@volusia.org.

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It’s too early to panic over 45’s budget If you happened to have voted for the 45th president, you may be feeling a little spat on right about now. The man who said he wanted to take care of the little people, those who were forgotten by the elites, now wants to cut programs that affect these working-class people, ranging from Legal Aid to Meals on Wheels to housing assistance to job training.

He would cut the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by more than 31 percent, leaving more than 3,000 workers in the cold. Many of his other budget provisions will call for federal reductions-in-force (RIF), and these chaotic RIFs may cause instability in some government agencies, since workers can appeal their RIF or bump other workers out of their jobs.

No surgical cuts These 45 cuts are not being done with scalpels or knives, but with machetes. With his budgetmaking, his position on the culture wars clear. He would eliminate the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, and National Public Radio.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development will get

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$6.2 billion cut, and even though the Department of Education will get a 12 percent cut, $1.4 billion are slated to support private schools through school choice.

Historically Black College and University programs have not been cut, but many of the programs they depend on, including work-study programs, have been cut.

It’s an ugly budget, but it’s the budget that Trump promised, a budget that “puts America first” with a $54 billion increase in defense spending – and $2.6 billion for the wall that Mexico is supposed to pay for.

Don’t panic We need to rail against this budget even as we tease out its odious details, but we also need to realize that it is too early to panic. Why? Congress still must pass this budget. Though Republicans control the House of Representatives and the Senate, I can’t believe they have all lost their minds.

Trump administration’s health care lies beginning to hurt For many of his supporters, Donald Trump’s casual relationship with the truth was at first amusing, part of his brash, anti-establishment appeal. He says what he thinks, went the argument, and if it isn’t true, so be it. His voters, we were told, have learned to take him seriously but not literally.

Now, however, the lies are beginning to hurt. The president’s use of what White House adviser Kellyanne Conway calls “alternative facts” – aka falsehoods – has been mimicked across his administration and by Republicans in Congress.

More lies Now House Speaker Paul Ryan, Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney and Health and Human Services

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Secretary Tom Price have joined the president and others in a fusillade of lies to sell the Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act. The president promised that the Republican plan would cover “everybody,” that it would offer better and cheaper care than that available under the ACA. Price pledged that “nobody will be worse off financially” under the Republican act. Mulvaney promised that “Medicaid is still there,” and the bill “actually

What shall we do now?

There are few surprises in Washington, D.C., politics. We’ve been reduced to exhausting ourselves determining when this administration is being hyperbolic, using “alternative facts” or attempting to use “facts” – without adding “alternative” to their assertions.

Has any other president been so disrespectful to his (co-equal) judiciary when he doesn’t like its decisions? Has there ever been a president like Trump with animus toward his predecessor that inspires his manufacture of lies that smear the man and the office, and in the process, diminish his own credibility?

Reckless behavior Despite inheriting the best government in 17 years, Trump continues his reckless and undignified behaviors that are beneath those of Presidents Carter, Clinton, Bush and, of course, President Obama. Whether those presidents liked each other, they had/have enough class

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There are physicians among those elected Republicans who must surely understand the value of the medical research 45 has threatened to cut. There are educators who understand the importance of summer Pell grants.

There must be environmental Republicans who will fight the cuts of the EPA and the cessation of other climate change research.

These are Republicans who need to step up, and they are the ones who must be lobbied.

There will be lots moaning and groaning, teeth-gnashing and horror about this budget. But there ought also to be resistance.

There will be hearings, and those who resist ought to be attending those hearings. Members of Congress will be visiting their districts, and resisters need to be there to confront them about this budget. President 45’s budget is nothing but a request. It is not a fait accompli, and it won’t be unless we roll over and accept this madness.

Our 45th president exhibits an unusual inability to understand our governmental system of checks and balances. He seems to think that he can unilaterally declare a policy change. He wants to get rid of the Environmental Protection Agency. Does everyone? He wants to put more money into private schools. Are

helps a great many people.”

Vice President Mike Pence told a crowd in Louisville that the ACA was a “nightmare” that had “failed the people of Kentucky,” a state in which the percentage of people without insurance was cut in more than half by the law. House Speaker Paul Ryan’s lies are too numerous to detail.

Inescapable facts The Republican bill offers people less help to purchase health insurance, particularly older workers. Millions will lose coverage or pay more for less.

The expansion of Medicaid to lower-wage workers covered 10 million people under the ACA. The Republican bill savages Medicaid – after two years so voters might not notice in 2018 – and millions of the working poor will lose coverage. It does this not to reduce complexity, or regulation, or administrative nightmares, but to pay for a repeal of the taxes on the rich built into the ACA. Congressional analyses show, as The New York Times’ Jesse Drucker reports, Trumpcare’s

The slashing of State funds prevents seasoned diplomats from performing their international mission of winning friends or influencing adversaries instead of resorting to war.

His budget appears to spring from the paranoid pages of Steve Bannon’s ultra-nationalistic playbook.

How do we respond? to respect their predecessors and successors. What can be done with a president who, in less than 60 days, has brought so much shame to the office, our nation, and likely, many who voted for him?

Should we have concerns about the proposed Trump budget recently submitted to Congress? Contrasted against a 14 percent reduction for the Department of State, does his $54 billion increase in our defense budget indicate a predilection for war?

His new (disproportionate) budget for increased defense spending and homeland security suggests his preference for war over world stability through efforts for negotiated peace and justice.

How must we respond to a demagogue who would convince us that free and independent news sources are a threat?

How do we react to Trump’s insistence that any news opposing his worldview is invalid? Why should we accept his Orwellian model of democracy? I assume that he fears our being informed about the waste of time and money building his fence.

In his ravings about the threat from our neighbors, he makes no mention of home-grown terrorists who attack us with little restriction.

As we creep incrementally toward control by “Big Brother,” Trump’s budget proposes to cut federal funding for public

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there members of Congress who would resist?

Time to speak up It is time for Republicans of conscience (are there any) to step up and say that it’s not okay to stop Meals on Wheels. It’s not okay to damage our environment. It’s not okay to cut off funds for medical research. All of us need to speak up!

People have marched, and both women and immigrants have stayed home to express their resistance. The presentation of this warped budget offers another opportunity for resistance, and the very future of our nature depends on this resistance.

who knows better – dismissed the CBO estimate as not “the best use of their time.” If CBO isn’t going to deliver good news, it shouldn’t say anything at all.

broadcasting, the arts and sciences. His budget slashes funds from the Environmental Protection Agency where all staff work hard to cleanse our environment pollution incidental to our techno-industrial lifestyle. Since one of the Administration’s first acts was lifting restrictions against dumping mining waste in America’s waters, under Trump’s EPA, our will to fix Flint, Michigan’s drinking water and other pollution hotspots is questioned.

Without regard for the sick and/or elderly who are dependent upon it for survival, this budget eliminates the Meals on Wheels program. Mr. Trump’s placement of millionaire and billionaire cronies in control of agencies vital to our well-being requires us to do more with fewer dollars – while they ravage programs that have protected the least of God’s children. Without compassion, they propose to implement tax-relief for the millionaire and billionaire class on the backs of the indigent.

This budget makes severe cuts to the arts, the sciences and programs for the poor who are already struggling for survival. It

plays havoc with programs and community assistance that have decreased hunger, health challenges, unemployment, and the violence incidental to poverty. I predict this budget is a preview to future, more drastic cuts.

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two biggest tax cuts will lard $144 billion into the pockets of those with incomes over $1 million or more over the next decade. To pay for that, the working poor and older workers take the hit.

And that isn’t all. Rural areas will be hit hard from the cuts in Medicaid and decline of subsidies for poorer workers. Older blue-collar workers who don’t get insurance from their employers will be hurt the most.

States will suffer a devastating budget cut that will force cuts in education, in roads, bridges and other services. Jobs cuts will follow in large numbers.

These are not facts that the administration likes, so it lies and then attacks the messengers. This weekend, administration spokespeople fanned out to discredit the Congressional Budget Office’s official assessment before it was released.

House Speaker Ryan forced passage of the act through two committees before CBO could complete its assessment so the anticipated bad news would not influence legislators.

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Worse off The president’s bizarre denial of reality – about the election results, about the size of his inaugural crowd, about getting wiretapped – initially were treated as the amusing signature of an entertainer. But now the lies hurt.

If the Republican health care bill becomes law, millions will end up worse off.

Will a handful of Republican senators have more respect for the truth than the White House?

That may be the only thing that will keep Republicans from depriving millions of health insurance and costing jobs, while ladling tax breaks to the very wealthy.

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HIIT is best way to slow aging process High-intensity interval training requires short bursts of intense aerobic activity, intermixed with longer stretch of moderate exercise.

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Lace up those sneakers.

Exercise – specifically high-intensity interval training – slows down the aging process.

A new study published in the journal Cell Metabolism noted that any kind of exercise is better than none, but it’s the highintensity interval training (HIIT) that does best in reversing agerelated changes at the cellular level. Though this works for people of all ages, it seems to offer more benefits to older people.

HIIT, as it is commonly known, requires short bursts of intense aerobic activity, intermixed with longer stretch of moderate exercise.

Participating in this kind of training encourages cells to make more proteins to fuel the energy producing cellular mechanism. This, in turn, arrests the aging process.

Mitochondrial capacity The study found that younger people participating in HIIT showed a 49 percent increase in mitochondrial capacity and the older group saw a 69 percent.

(Mitochondria are the cells’ powerhouses, responsible for producing the molecule that transports chemical energy within cells.)

“Based on everything we know, there’s no substitute for these exercise programs when it comes to delaying the aging pro-

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A recently published study found that high-intensity interval training, which combines short bursts of intense aerobic activity with longer stretch of moderate exercise, is best to reverse age-related changes. cess,” Dr. Sreekumaran Nair, senior author of the study and a diabetes researcher at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, told Medical News. “These things we are seeing cannot be done by any medicine.”

Young, older studied The study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, used two sets of volunteers: the younger set ranged in age from 18 to 30 and the older ranged in age be-

tween 65 and 80.

Those studied were then divided into three different supervised exercise training programs that lasted three months. The mixedage HIIT group did three days a week of cycling, with high-intensity bouts alternating with lowintensity pedaling, and two days a week of moderately difficult treadmill walking.

A strength training group did weights for lower and upper body muscles two days each week, while a third group cycled and

lifted weight five days a week, but always less strenuously than the two other groups.

How to plan Not surprisingly, the researchers found that strength training was most effective for building muscle mass and for improving strength — important because both qualities decline with age — but the group that participated in HIIT earned the best results at the cellular level.

HIIT seemed to reverse the age-related decline in both mitochondrial function and musclebuilding proteins.

So how should you plan for your exercise week?

“If people have to pick one exercise,” Nair said, “I would recommend high-intensity interval training, but I think it would be more beneficial if they could do three to four days of interval training and then a couple of days of strength training.”

Home remedies for colds: What works, what doesn’t MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK/TNS

Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold, but are they effective? Nothing can cure a cold, but there are some remedies that might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so miserable.

Here’s a look at some common cold remedies and what’s known about them.

What works If you catch a cold, you can expect to be sick for one to two weeks. That doesn’t mean you have to be miserable. Besides getting enough rest, these remedies might help you feel better: Stay hydrated. Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration.

Avoid alcohol, coffee and caffeinated sodas, which can make dehydration worse.

Rest. Your body needs to heal.

Soothe a sore throat. A saltwater gargle — 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt dissolved in an 8-ounce glass of warm water — can temporarily relieve a sore or scratchy throat.

Children younger than 6 years are unlikely to be able to gargle properly.

You can also try ice chips, sore throat sprays, lozenges or hard candy. Don’t give lozenges or hard candy to children younger than 3 to 4 years old because they can choke on them. Combat

Volusia has highest rate in state of pregnant smokers

Volusia County has a higher rate of mothers who smoke during pregnancy than Florida. according to a special report released by the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia).

The report analyzes the distribution and prevalence of smoking and pregnancy and compares rates from 2011 through 2015.

“Every child should make it to their first birthday,” said Patricia Boswell, DOH-Volusia administrator. “Unfortunately Volusia’s infant mortality rate is increas-

stuffiness. Over-the-counter saline nasal drops and sprays can help relieve stuffiness and congestion. In infants, experts recommend putting several saline drops into one nostril, then gently suctioning that nostril with a bulb syringe.

To do this, squeeze the bulb, gently place the syringe tip in the nostril about 1/4 to 1/2 inch (about 6 to 12 millimeters) and slowly release the bulb. Saline nasal sprays may be used in older children.

Relieve pain. For children 6 months or younger, give only acetaminophen. For children older than 6 months, give either acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Ask your child’s doctor for the correct dose for your child’s age and weight. Adults can take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or aspirin.

Use caution when giving aspirin to children or teenagers.

Though aspirin is approved for use in children older than age 3, children and teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should never take aspirin. This is because aspirin has been linked to Reye’s syndrome, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, in such children.

Sip warm liquids. A cold remedy used in many cultures, taking in warm liquids, such as chicken soup, tea or warm apple juice, might be soothing and might ease congestion by increasing

ing. We’re looking at all aspects to help every child live a long happy life. Smoking is one of the factors that can place a baby at risk.”

Problems for babies According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking during pregnancy can cause premature birth, birth defects and infant death. Babies born to smoking mothers have an increased risk of developing respiratory problems and lower birth rates.

Data collected from Volusia underlines those risks. Volusia’s pregnant smokers gave birth to more low birth weight babies than non-smokers. Perhaps the most telling statistic showed the likelihood of positive birth

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Caught a cold? Expect to be sick for one to two weeks. mucus flow.

Add moisture to the air. A cool mist vaporizer or humidifier can add moisture to your home, which might help loosen congestion. Change the water daily, and clean the unit according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Don’t use steam, which hasn’t been shown to help and may cause burns.

Try over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medications. For adults and children older than 5, OTC decongestants, antihistamines and pain relievers might offer some symptom relief. However, they won’t prevent a cold or shorten its duration, and most have some side effects.

weight outcomes rises the sooner mothers quit smoking during pregnancy.

Data demonstrates that 17 percent of babies born to pregnant women who continued to smoke gave birth to underweight babies while nearly all of those who quit in the first trimester had normal birth weight babies.

By zip codesThe report also compares the rates of women who smoke during pregnancy by age, race and geography, Boswell added.

For example, women age 25-34 demonstrated the highest rates of smoking during pregnancy.

The rate of White mothers who smoked was nearly double the rate of all non-White mothers.

The highest rate of babies born to smoking mothers was seen

Experts agree these shouldn’t be given to younger children.

Overuse and misuse of these medications can cause serious damage.

Take medications only as directed. Some cold remedies contain multiple ingredients, such as a decongestant plus a pain reliever, so read the labels of cold medications you take to make sure you’re not taking too much of any medication.

What doesn’t work The list of ineffective cold remedies is long. Some of the more common ones that don’t work

in zip code 32759 in Southeast Volusia County. Three zip codes on Northwest Volusia County – 32190, 32130 and 32101, reported no mothers smoking.

The report does not examine cause and effect relationships.

The health department prepares these types of health reports for use by community partners who serve various populations or address health risks. Reports also help to raise awareness among the general public, Boswell said.

Baby & Me program Boswell pointed out there is a bit of statistical good news.

Volusia’s rate of pregnant women who smoked has decreased nearly 12 percent over the same period (2011-2015).

include: Antibiotics. These attack bacteria, but they’re no help against cold viruses. Avoid asking your doctor for antibiotics for a cold or using old antibiotics you have on hand. You won’t get well any faster, and inappropriate use of antibiotics contributes to the serious and growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Over-the-counter cold and cough medications in young children. OTC cold and cough medications may cause serious and even life-threatening side effects in children. The FDA warns against their use in children younger than age 6.

“We continue to work with our community partners to reduce the numbers of women who smoke while pregnant,” Boswell added.

Last year, DOH-Volusia became the first county in Florida to offer the Baby & Me – Tobacco Free Program. The program provides assistance to women who are using or recently quit using tobacco. The department also offers free smoking cessation resources for anyone.

For more information on the Baby & Me – Tobacco Free program or tobacco cessation resources, visit volusiahealth.com or call Kristen Mialki, tobacco program manager, at 386-2740601.

To view the full report, visit volusiahealth.com/planning.

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MARCH 23 – MARCH 29, 2017 stacked. It’s tough to compete. We have to beat the best. There is no fooling around. Our district has DeLand, Orange City University, Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley, Winter Park Lake Howell, Oviedo, Sanford Seminole and more.

In Regionals, we have those teams with those from Jacksonville, Orlando and Flagler Palm Coast.”

Last year the Hawks finished fourth at Five Star Conference and had a shot at districts.

“We actually led at districts but fell behind other teams because we didn’t score any points in sprinting events,” Mowrey recalled.

Key athletes

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There’s a large boys track and field team at Spruce Creek. There are about 200 members combined on the boys and girls teams.

Spruce Creek Hawks ready to fly on the track

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

The Spruce Creek Hawks girls track team is usually one of the area’s best.

Last season they won the Five Star Conference and finished third in their district. The Hawks have won the conference 15 out of the last 16 years.

This year they have finished first or second in every meet.

“We’re young but athletic. We also have run some national times as individual and as team in some events,” said Head Coach Stephon Gallon.

The Hawks are strong at distance running and hurdles.

“We used to be a very good middle distance program then transitioned into a middle distance and sprint school. Now we’re a middle distance/distance team. We hope to develop sprinters with our distance runners then we’ll be all around,” commented Gallon.

Star athletes Spruce Creek has junior Camryn Cooney (distance), who was the area runner of the year and Five Star Conference champion in the mile and two-mile for cross country.

“She hasn’t slowed

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS down; she is a top athlete,” said Gallon.

The Hawks also have sophomore Caitlyn Chartier (distance); freshman Jordan Elder (jumps/hurdles/distance); junior Kalyee Thigpen (pole vault) and freshman Sam Gayton (distance).

“Elder is very athletic.

She moved here from Atlanta, Georgia. She is going to be very successful as she grows into her own. Sam is already running senior times and Kalyee is a top vaulter,” Gallon added.

Gallon has had a successful 17-year tenure with the program. He also coaches boys and girls cross country at the school.

No one turned down Gallon contributes success to not turning anyone away.

He said, “We don’t cut players at all. You never know the domino effect it will have. People hear about that and encourage other kids to come out. The boys and girls teams have 200 kids combined.”

Competition will prepare the Hawks for the post season meets.

The Spruce Creek girls track team is strong at distance running, says Coach Stephon Gallon.

“We’re just getting better and competing. We’ll soon be at the Florida Relays and we see teams like Miami Northwestern, who is always in contention for a state title, “Gallon noted.

“We have kids that are close to competing for nationals. The goal is always getting kids qualified for state. We have kids that have national times and marks but will need to finish tops in districts and regionals to make it to state,” he continued.

Tough competition It won’t be an easy road.

Gallon mentioned, “We’ll have a shot at winning Five Star conference again but Flagler Palm

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Coast will be tough. We compete in what’s called the ‘District of Death’ and ‘Region of Death.’

“Our district has powerhouses Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley and Oviedo Hagarty along with historically strong Lake Mary.

We can have people run a top- 10 time in the state or nation but miss the state meet because they finish sixth place in the district or region and don’t advance.”

Boys young and talented The boys program is looking to find success.

“I think we’ll be pretty effective. We have the potential to shock some people in conference,” said Head

Coach Martin Mowrey.

Mowrey has been with the program for eight years; now five leading it.

This season the Hawks have won two meets including the Volusia Freshman/Sophomore Meet.

They finished second at two others and third at another.

“Our goal is to be like Flagler Palm Coast where we can win conference titles and then compete in districts and Regions,” stated Mowrey.

‘No fooling around’ The boys also compete in the “District of Death’’ and “Region of Death.’’

Mowrey explained, “Our district and region are both

This year’s squad is more rounded.

“We are doing better in running events. We’re competitive, but we’re still missing a few pieces. We are young but talented,” added Mowrey.

The Hawks have freshman Nathan Farrell (hurdles); Mainland transfers in sophomore Travon Killins (sprints) who is the little brother of Adrian Killins, who won back-to-back state titles in the 200-meter dash; and junior Latavies Sylvester (sprint/jumper).

“Travon is another fast guy. Sylvester does a lot for us. He has the potential to do well. He has a lot of talent,” added Mowrey.

Creek has senior pole vaulters Matt Lehr, Jack Hemmy and Adam Grusaskas.

“They should finish second through fourth at the Five Star conference; all are vaulting 13 to 16 feet,” said Mowrey.

Junior Luke Kathman (middle distance), senior Josh Tse (middle distance) and freshman Max Campbell (hurdle/shot put) should also do well.

Mowrey added, “We have seniors scattered around but we’re mainly a young group, but we’re still competitive. Our sprinters are really young. We should just get better as the year goes.”

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A history lesson

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Left to right: Leonard T. Miller, son of Leonard W. Miller; Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr., president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA); Machelle Williams, senior director of Diversity and Corporate Social Responsibility for Volkswagen Group of America; Leonard W. Miller, founder of the Black American Racers; and Ernest Green, civil rights icon and one of the “Little Rock Nine” pose for a photo with the Super Vee.

Volkswagen Group of America celebrates African-American racers

BY DARCY KOHN SPECIAL TO THE NNPA NEWS SERVICE

In celebration of the contributions of African-Americans in auto racing, the Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) welcomed the Black American Racers (BAR) to Volkswagen’s headquarters in Herndon, Va., for an inspiring “Lunch and Learn” and the reveal of the team’s newly refur-

bished Formula Super Vee race car.

Leonard W. Miller, the first African-American motorsport owner to have a team compete in the Indianapolis 500, was among the special guests at the event.

Miller’s BAR team was founded in 1972, the same year he began the Black American Racers Association (BARA) to give recognition to African-American racing

drivers, mechanics, car owners and sponsors of African-Americans in motorsports.

Miller’s racing team fielded cars for African-American driver Benny Scott in the Volkswagen Gold Cup Super Vee Series throughout the mid-1970s. During its heyday, BAR was ranked within the top 60 racing teams in the world.

Machelle Williams, senior director of Diversity and Corporate Social Responsibility for the Volkswagen Group of America, kicked off the program, welcoming colleagues and BAR guests to the “Lunch and Learn.” Sean Maynard, the consumer events coordinator for Volkswagen Marketing, followed with a brief history of African-American racing in the U.S. and discussed Volkswagen’s involvement.

“It was so inspiring to hear the story of these automotive pioneers, and to know that Volkswagen was a part of their groundbreaking achievement was especially rewarding,” Williams said.

Miller headlined the “Lunch and Learn” and told stories from his racing days, discussed the inspiration behind his work, and relived the day when Scott became the first Black driver to set the fastest qualifying time in a professional auto race—putting his Formula Super Vee on pole at Laguna Seca in 1975.

“The experience today was a historic one because this is the first time in my life that a major automotive corporation has acknowledged our achievements as a race team,” Miller said. “The story behind the team, in our VW-powered car, has never been told before and I was honored to join Volkswagen employees, along with my BAR colleagues, friends and family, to unveil the beautifully restored Black American Racers Super Vee, thanks to Volkswagen.”

Icon weighs in Ernest Green, civil rights icon and one of the Little Rock Nine, also attended the event and spoke to Volkswagen employees about the Civil Rights Movement and the role African-American racing played during the time.

The Little Rock Nine refers to a group of nine Black students who were barred from entering an all-White high school in Little

Rock, Arkansas following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling declaring segregation unconstitutional in public schools. After Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus called in the state National Guard to prevent the nine students from entering the building on the first day of school, President Dwight D. Eisenhower ordered federal troops to escort the “Little Rock Nine” into school.

“You don’t know when you’re doing something that you’re making a mark on history,” Green said. “You’re simply there trying to win races and do the very best you can. And then you look back on it, like the folks here at Volkswagen did and Leonard did, and you’re a part of history.”

Documentary previewed During the program, attendees also heard from Mark Gessler, president of the Historic Vehicle Association (HVA), who discussed the exhaustive search Volkswagen and HVA conducted to find the original Super Vee race car driven by Scott and the car’s importance in automotive history.

Leonard T. Miller, son of BARA founder Leonard W. Miller, also previewed the new documentary, out later this year, that will tell the story of the Black American Racers and include original racing footage of the famous Super Vee. The film is based on Leonard W. Miller’s book, “Silent Thunder: Breaking Through Cultural, Racial, and Class Barriers in Motorsports.”

After the speakers, the Volkswagen Experiential Marketing team revealed the newly refurbished Super Vee, parked in the VW Showroom. The car’s restoration was completed in two months, with every detail matching the car raced during the 1975 season. The restoration team used old race footage and rare photographs to carefully complete the project.

Coach has Sweet 16-bound Gators surging at right time

BY CHRIS HAYS ORLANDO SENTINEL/TNS

Gators coach Mike White has been a bit of a soothsayer lately.

He peers into his crystal ball and figures out exactly what the Gators need to do to be successful. His clairvoyance is uncanny and his players are latching onto the message at the perfect time.

The Gators limped into Orlando for the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament, then delivered two double-digit wins to reach the Sweet 16.

The roots of the routs that surprised most of the college basketball world can be traced back to White’s motivational messages.

White said last week he would have felt much better heading into the NCAA Tournament if the Gators were riding the momentum of a win streak. Instead, UF was reeling, coming off back-toback losses to Vanderbilt.

The team had lost three of its final four games ahead of the Big Dance and some questioned whether No. 4 seed UF would even survive the tournament opener against a balanced East Tennessee State lineup.

Pummeled Virginia White quickly noted the string of losses could be a good thing, preventing the talented Gators from thinking too highly of themselves.

“We need a ‘W’ in the worst way,” White said ahead of the NCAA Tournament. “I think that [if ] we’re coming in having won seven in a row by a margin of 10

points a game feeling great about ourselves, it would present danger.

“We’re as hungry as they are. If we’re not, shame on us.”

He clearly got his players’ attention, convincing them it would take every ounce of effort to prove their critics wrong.

They delivered Saturday night when Florida pummeled Virginia, roughing up the nation’s stingiest defense and rolling to a 6539 victory at Amway Center.

“Yeah, it was very tough. Going into the postseason, we were in a tough place and we played really hard in those two Vandy losses,” White said after his team punched its ticket to the Sweet 16. “You take a hit a little bit, obviously, with your momentum … and your confidence to a certain extent. I thought we gained a little bit of confidence there the way we started [Thursday night against East Tennessee State.]”

Wisconsin next Now the Gators are confident as they prepare to take on tougher competition. Next up is No. 8 seed Wisconsin, which upset defending national champion Villanova, in the East Region semifinals at New York’s Madison Square Garden Friday night.

UF has won over many of its critics.

Against Virginia, Florida played one of its best games of the season, showing its defense deserved the hype lavished on the Cavaliers and the Gators’ offense was capable of overwhelming Virginia.

“I’m really proud. I guess it’s a

Tryouts scheduled for Junior Lifeguard Program Youths between 9 and 15 can enjoy beach activities while learning lifesaving techniques during Volusia County’s Junior Lifeguard Program. Tryouts for the popular summer camps begin May 6.

Professional lifeguards will offer participants a chance to learn about water safety and first-aid techniques during week-long camps in June and July. Junior lifeguards will also take part in daily team relays involving surfboard paddling, swimming, running and beach flags.

According to Beach Safety Director Ray Manchester, the camps can help to build self-confidence and prepare participants for work as lifeguards.

The Junior Lifeguard Program is not a “learn to swim” program. To qualify, junior lifeguards must be able to swim 100 yards within two minutes and 15 seconds, tread water for five minutes, and swim under water 10 feet.

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Florida head coach Mike White celebrates with fans after a 65-39 win against Virginia during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Amway Center in Orlando on March 18. group I’ve been proud of all year,” White said. “This group, we might miss some shots. We might mess up some execution. We might have a lack of communication or an error in following the scouting report from time to time or what have you, but this group plays really hard. They play for each other. They play the right way.

“I think anyone that would have watched us play [Saturday night] would recognize how hard my guys play defensively. They’ve bought into it. They’re about the right stuff, whether they get two points or 12 points. They’re going to continue to guard.”

Wisconsin upended the tournament’s top overall seed by taking down Villanova on Saturday.

While it seems the Badgers did UF a favor by getting the Wildcats out of the way, but the Gators were having no part of that conversation following their victory over Virginia.

Careful answer When Florida’s Justin Leon and Devin Robinson were asked during a postgame news conference if perhaps Wisconsin helped ease their potential path to the Final Four, White chimed in before they could answer, “Be

Tryout locations Must pass a physical skills test, which will be offered on Saturdays at these locations: • Port Orange YMCA, 4701 City Center Parkway, Port Orange: 8 to 10 a.m. May 6, 8 to 10 a.m. May 13, and 2 to 4 p.m. May 27 • DeLand YMCA, 761 International Speedway Blvd., DeLand: 2 to 4 p.m. May 6 and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 27 • Deltona YMCA, 280 Wolf Pack Run, Deltona: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 6 • Ormond Beach YMCA, 500 Sterthaus Drive, Ormond Beach: 2 to 4 p.m. May 13 and 8 to 10 a.m. May 20 • Southeast Volusia YMCA, 148 W. Turgot Ave., Edgewater: 2 to 4 p.m. May 20 and 8 to 10 a.m. May 27 • Cypress Aquatic Center, 981 George W Engram Blvd., Daytona Beach: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17 Candidates may register for the summer camps after passing the physical skills test. Registration can be completed at www.volusia.org/beach.

Returning junior lifeguards do not have to take the physical skills test and may register at any time. Tuition

very careful with that.”

Robinson again heeded his coach’s advice.

“I watched the game, but I wasn’t worrying about any other team but trying to come out here and win the game [against Virginia,]” Robinson said. “So I mean, it doesn’t matter who we play. [We’re] just going to play our basketball, Florida basketball basically.”

White continues to lead the Gators directed in the right direction. Come Friday night, his brand of Florida basketball could move them one step closer to the Final Four.

is due upon registration. The cost for a one-week camp is $150.

Camp sites Junior Lifeguard camps will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at these locations: • Andy Romano Beachfront Park, 839 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach: June 12 to 16 and July 10 to 14 • Frank Rendon Park, 2705 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores: June 19 to 23 and July 17 to 21 • Flagler Avenue Lifeguard Station, 291 Buenos Aires Ave., New Smyrna Beach: June 26 to June 30 An advanced camp will be offered from July 24 to 28 at Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Point Park, 5000 S. Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet. This camp is for youths interested in learning advanced skills in stand-up paddle board, surf instruction and competition. Professional training in CPR and first aid also is provided.

Field trips to the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and the Marine Science Center are included in the $200 fee.

Applicants must have completed three junior camps.

For more information, contact Beach Safety Ocean Rescue at jrlifeguard@volusia.org or 386-547-0246.

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NCNW announces winners of 12th Brain Bowl The Daytona Beach Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) staged its 12th annual NCNW Black History Brain Bowl recently at Daytona State College.

Participants in the event included teams from Volusia County schools and community organizations.

Students competed in two divisions for prizes that includes laptop and all-inone computers, Kindles and other electronic gifts.

The winning team at the high school-age division were participants in the Male Explorers Program at Bethune-Cookman University. Team members D’Andre Jones, DeMarco Nelson, Caleb Wilson and Kayon Davis each took home a laptop. The team was coached by Brittany Haynes -Presley.

Middle school winners The winning team in the middle school division represented Hinson Middle School. Team members Isys Grady, Reem Abdelghany, Nola Felty and Julia Albright each received an allin-one desk top computer.

The team was coached by Joseph Vetter and Kemisha Ann Rainge.

“We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support,” said Atavia White, chair of the event. “We could not do this without their generous support.’’

Sponsors included the International Fraternal and Accepted Modern Masons, Waste Pro, Bethune-Cookman Alumni Association, State Farm agency owner Tony Pearson. Greater New Zion Primitive Baptist Church, Edith Shelley, Publix Super Markets, Little Caesars, Mayor Derrick Henry, as well as city Commissioners Dannette Henry and Paula Reed.

Left to right: NCNW member Atavia White is shown with members of the Male Explorers – D’Andre Jones, DeMarco Nelson, Caleb Wilson, Kayon Davis, and their coach Brittany Presley. At far right is NCNW member Eyvette Troutman, co-chair of the event.

Atavia White stands with members of the Hinson Middle School team made up of Isys Grady, Reem Abdelghany, Nola Felty, Julia Albright, along with coach Kemisha Ann Rainge. Eyvette Troutman is far right.

This is Sunday Dinner. It’s when we all come together to enjoy really good food. And each other.

Get recipes at publix.com/sunday-dinners.

Early Learning Coalition to host Duck Race The Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties (ELCFV) will present its fourth annual Duck Race in Daytona Beach Saturday, April 8.

Individuals can sponsor a rubber duck in a race down Rose Bay at Hidden Treasure Tiki Bar & Grill. All the proceeds from this event will be donated to benefit ELCFV and the Seabreeze Kiwanis Club.

ELCFV is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that fosters quality early learning for children birth to 5 years old. It helps families in poverty by subsidizing childcare costs, administers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), and educates families on quality child care.

Some of the Seabreeze Kiwanis Club’s initiatives include collecting money for those in need, supplying elementary children in need with food, working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled and awarding college scholarships to local high school students.

For more information about the race, call 386-323-2400 ext.

114 or send email to vstemberger@elcfv. org.