Daytona Times - May 26, 2016

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New officers for FUTURES Foundation SEE PAGE 3

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GEORGE E. CURRY: Has America given up on school desegregation? SEE PAGE 4

‘A TASTE OF BROADWAY’ IN ORMOND LIKE SEEING A SHOW IN NEW YORK SEE PAGE 3

East Central Florida’s Black Voice MAY 26 - JUNE 1, 2016

YEAR 41 NO. 21

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Preparing to honor those who served Veteran is encouraging Blacks to attend local events honoring soldiers during Memorial Day weekend. BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

COURTESY OF HOBSON BETHUNE

Hobson Bethune is shown with his wife, Muriel. Together, they have five children and five grandkids.

DeLand ponders homeless solutions; moves forward on expanding shelter BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

Daytona Beach has had scenes of homeless people sleeping and camping outside of the Volusia County building on Beach Street. Holly Hill recently had residents protest Halifax Urban Ministries’ plan to turn the closed Hurst Elementary School into Hope Place a homeless sanctuary for families. One local municipality seems to be moving forward on finding a solution. The DeLand City Commission held a special meeting on Monday, which brought local organizations, faith-based organizations, businesses and residents together. “We wanted a comprehensive workshop. We want everyone to be a part of the solution. We want a plan that will be accepted by everyone involved in addressing this issue,” said DeLand Mayor Robert Apgar. Commissioner Jessica Davis echoed,” Homelessness is definitely something that I wanted to help with when I was first elected. I grew up in a situation that was always on the fringes of being homeless. We moved around a lot. I like this grassroots community effort that everyone is putting forth.”

Shelter expansion DeLand is planning to expand the Neighborhood Center of West Volusia for a construction price tag of $1 million. The estimated operating cost will be more than $350,000 per year. The center currently provides emergency housing for the area’s homeless. The city has budgeted $75,000 toward the shelter. The Volusia County Council already already had planned to donate land and $4 See SHELTER, Page 2

Memorial Day is designed to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this nation. All across the country, the day is filled with ceremonies, parades and events. The Daytona Times caught up with one local Black veteran who will be participating in events and encourages others to do so this weekend. Memorial Day is Monday, May 30. “It’s all about remembering those who came before us. I try to participate in the events. I put flags on the gravesites all year. I’ll be doing it on Sunday. The flags stay there for four to five days,” Hobson Bet-

Daytona Beach Commissioner Patrick Henry attends meeting.

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Slaves were there Memorial Day was first observed on May 1, 1865, when freed slaves gathered in Charleston, South Carolina to commemorate the death of Union soldiers. By May 30, 1868, it was known as Decoration Day. The event included decorating the graves of soldiers with flowers and people doing prayers. Soon it spread across the nation with

many cities closing down businesses on this day. In 1971, Memorial Day became an official federal holiday.

Honor and remember The Black community should participate in Memorial Day, Bethune stated. “Just about everyone has a veteran in their family. Many have passed away. Some died in combat. They should take this time to remember them. You still have veterans here that contribute to society, explained Bethune. “Attend the events and parades. Salute the flag or put your hand on your heart. Many people locally have served in wars like Vietnam, Korea, World War II, Afghanistan and both Iraq wars.” Veterans receive honors on Memorial Day, but it’s not just for them. “We pay tribute to veterans, which is no problem, but we have Veterans Day. This is about those who have died while serving,” See SOLDIERS, Page 2

A free checkup for young athletes

Dr. Delicia M. Haynes gives a girl a checkup during the center’s seventh annual free sports physicals event.

Family First Health Center provides physicals for kids eager to play sports COMPILED BY DAYTONA TIMES STAFF

Dr. Delicia M. Haynes, founder and CEO of the Family First Health Center, presented the center’s seventh annual free sports physicals event on May 21. She was assisted by Dr. Andria Klioze and Dr. Karla McNish of the Volusia County Medical Society. Family First team members Miriam Penaloza, Merita Kuka and Alexis Avellino were on hand to assist with registration and screening for blood pressure, vision, height and weight. The Boys & Girls Club of Volusia/Flagler County has been a partner for this event for the past four years. The event was held at the Dickerson Center. More than 40 students were cleared to participate in the local 2016-2017 athletic season.

Followed in dad’s footsteps Haynes is the daughter of Olympic athlete Tommy Z. Haynes and social worker Marilyn Haynes. The doctor followed in her father’s footsteps and competed in the hurdles and triple jump while at the University of Louisville. She credits her participation in sports “to helping her learn how to be a leader of diverse groups and understanding the value of physical and mental health from a young age.’’

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hune remarked. Bethune is a retired Marine Corps master gunnery sergeant who served his country for 30 years. He will be honored as the Volusia County veteran of the year during a ceremony at the Daytona Beach Bandshell on Saturday, May 28, at 6 p.m. “I feel humbled. It wasn’t a goal. It is nice to be recognized. I wasn’t going for it. I just like putting in time working with the community and helping youth and other veterans,” said Bethune.

Completed residency with Halifax Health She earned a full academic

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Students who want to play sports received blood pressure screenings and other tests during the May 21 event at Daytona Beach’s Dickerson Center. Their parents had to pre-register for the kids to be tested. and athletic scholarship to the University of Louisville where she held the school record in the 100-meter high hurdles and triple jump. She then went on to medical school at the University of Kentucky. Clearing the way for other

scholar athletes to participate in organized sports has been paramount to Haynes. She has been performing pre-participation physicals since coming to Daytona Beach in 2005 to complete her training at the Hali-

fax Health Family and Sports Medicine Residency Program. If you are interested in partnering with Haynes to provide free sports physicals to an athletic group, contact her at drhaynes@familyfirsthealthcenter.com.

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