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Locals also leery about health care plan Residents and doctor weigh in on senators’ controversial bill. BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
Sam Shields is physically disabled and receives health care through Medicaid, a government program that provides coverage to millions of Americans, including low-income adults, children, pregnant women, senior citizens and people with disabilities. The 43-year-old Volusia County resident is among the many Americans concerned about the new bill – the Better Care Recon-
ciliation Act (BCRA) – proposed by Republican senators in Congress. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, the bill, if approved by the Senate, would leave 22 million fewer Americans without health care by 2026. The bill also chops $772 billion from the Medicaid program.
A lifesaver It’s frustrating for Shields. “I think everyone should be entitled to health care. Morally, it should be available for everyone in the country regardless of their race or socioeconomic status. It just seems like they want the poor to die,” Shields told the Daytona
Times this week. “The people who are well off and can take care of their families will be fine. There is no telling why a person is poor. Everyone should have access to health care and education. They call America the land of freedom and opportunity but the poor always get the short end of the stick.’’ He recalls a time when he had health insurance through his employment, and it saved his life. “I had a brain aneurysm when I was working at AT&T as a cable technician. I had been on the job for 10 years when it happened. If I didn’t have health insurance at the time, I would have died,” he recalled.
A little assistance Another local resident, Richard Bell, appreciates the health care help that he does receive. “It may or may not affect me. It may be worst for others. I maybe can manage to keep my head a little bit above water. All Medicaid does for me is give me $16 worth of food stamps each month,” Bell shared with the Times. “Medicare allows me to have hospital visits. You have part A and part B. If I lose Medicare, I can’t go to the hospital. If I lose Medicaid, I may lose my stamps. The $16 of food stamps is not much, but when you get in the grocery line, every little bit adds up. At my age, you need to be able
to go to a hospital when needed,’’ added Bell, who is 67.
Effort to repeal The controversial Senate bill follows an earlier proposal by Republicans in the House of Representatives who also drafted a bill to repeal President Barack Obama’s signature legislation, the Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as Obamacare. Republicans have been trying to repeal Obama, which became law in 2010, ever since they took the majority of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. The Senate has delayed voting on the bill until their IndepenSee PLAN, Page 2
Hukill reflects on cancer battle, legislative year BY DARA KAM THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
PHOTOS BY DUANE C. FERNANDEZ SR./HARDNOTTSPHOTOGRAPHY.COM
Youngsters display the greeting cards they made while participating in Team Hardnotts University’s Therapeutic Photography Program.
Arts, crafts and culture Museum wraps up summer camp
The youth attending the DeLand summer camp work on jars that light up.
The African American Museum in DeLand’s summer camp started June 12 and ends this week. During their time at the museum run by director Mary Allen, the students were busy creating their own works of art. They also learned about local and national history during their time at the museum, located at 325 S. Clara Ave. The camp was open to elementary school-aged kids up to those in fifth grade. For residents interested in vis-
iting the museum, it’s open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission is free. Founded in 1994, it is the only museum in the area devoted primarily to African-American culture and art. The museum houses a revolving gallery where visitors will find works of both established and emerging artists. It’s also the home to a permanent collection of more than 150 artifacts, including sculptures and masks from countries of Africa. For more information about the museum, visit africanmuseumdeland.org.
TALLAHASSSEE – Sen. Dorothy Hukill says she spent more time watching the Legislature this year, even though she didn’t appear in person at the Capitol. The Port Orange Republican started treatment for cervical cancer Dorothy shortly after her Hukill re-election to the District 14 seat in November but says she was glued to her computer – and her iPad – throughout the legislative session and the special session that followed. Prior to her election to the Senate in 2012, Hukill, 70, served in the House for eight years. She’s the chairwoman of the Senate Education Committee and vicechairwoman of the Senate Regulated Industries Committee. District 14 includes parts of Volusia and Brevard counties. The News Service of Florida has five questions for Dorothy Hukill.
Plan to return Q: Let’s start with your health. You missed the entire session and the special session because of your cancer treatment. How are you doing, and what are your See HUKILL, Page 2
Kids learn to fish, bond with police officers BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
Mason Falle is only 5 years old, but he’ll have a great fish story to tell for many years to come. The boy took home the grand prize at the Daytona Beach Police Department’s first youth fishing tournament. Falle’s big catch? A nearly 17-inch albino catfish.
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Mason had this to say about his adventure on Saturday: “It’s cool! I had a lot of fun. It’s not only a big fish, but it is the only fish I’ve ever caught.” The kid went home with a fishing kit that included a brand-new pole and several fishing accessories from Bass Pro Shops. The fishing tournament, for kids up to 12 years old, was held at Lake Valor, which is located right in front of the police department’s headquarters. “I think it was a great turnout with it being the first one. We’ll use this one for learning and building. We want to do this every year. I think we’ll do it during the school year since a lot of people go away during the summer,” said Daytona Beach Police Chief Craig Capri.
A family event Larry Adams took his 4-yearold daughter, Larissa. About 40 people participated in the tournament. He told the Daytona Times, “I think this is a fun activity for the kids. It is also a way for them to have fun with their parents. It teaches them discipline and responsibility as well as how to fish. Like they say, ‘If you teach a person to fish, they’ll eat forever.’ Fishing is a great skill to have.” Maria Moore made the fishing tournament a family affair. She attended with her three sons – Roman, 6, Fabian, 5, and Milan 3 – as well as her mother, Jamie Crawford. “It’s pretty cool. It’s fascinating. The kids are learning about animals and fishing as well as
Volusia County School Administrator Rod Smith assists his son Rod Smith Jr. during the fishing tournament while his wife, Antonette, looks on. DUANE C. FERNANDEZ SR./ HARDNOTTS PHOTOGRAPHY. COM
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R2 Plenty of Coke Zero 400 activities underway at Speedway The 59th Annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola is Saturday night at the Daytona International Speedway. Events already are underway, which include tours, activities for kids, and opportunities for fans to meet the drivers. Friday night’s Coca-Cola Firecracker 250 takes place on Friday night at 7:30 p.m. The Coke Zero 400 starts at 7:30 p.m. on July 1 with fireworks scheduled after the big race. This could be an emotional one because popular racecar driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced earlier this year that this would be his last one. For a full list of Speedway activities over the Independence Day weekend, visit Daytonainternationalspeedway.com.
Votran makes route changes for race days and holiday Votran bus passengers can expect delays in service through Sunday, July 2. Route 11 will not serve the Daytona Flea Market and Bayless or Fentress Boulevards from Thursday through Sunday. Night service on Saturday will be disrupted due to traffic from the Coke Zero 400 at the Daytona International Speedway. After the race, traffic patterns will not allow buses to travel west of Halifax Health Medical Center. Traffic patterns may change without notice.
On the Fourth Votran will operate a limited service schedule Tuesday, July 4. Riders are en-
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plans regarding the upcoming session, since committee weeks start in September? Hukill: My cancer treatments are finished so my main goal now is just building up my strength, you know, my stamina. I plan to attend the next session. I did a legislative update at the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce (June 22). They were so sweet. They gave me such a warm welcome. They’re a very good group of people, but they gave me such a warm welcome. It was very exciting to be out there. This was a fairly large group so it was very exciting to be in front of them. I’ve done it every year, as far as I can remember, since I’ve served in the Legislature. I feel good. … In fact, the chef even made my favorite dessert, which is chocolate cake.
Advice: Accept help Q: What advice would you give to anyone else undergoing a serious medical treatment even if it’s not the same as yours, especially those trying to balance a professional life and family? Hukill: I really don’t go anywhere at this point in time where someone does not approach me that is either aware of the treatment I’ve had or they have undergone treatment or are still undergoing treatment. I think one of the most important things is to have a network, whether it’s family or friends, and to be honest with them about what you’re going through, and be honest with them about what you need, if you need some help, because people offer help. I’ve been offered so much help, but they don’t know what kind of help you need. You may need, depending at what point you are in your treatment, you may need someone to go pick up medication for you, someone to go shopping for you, someone just to talk to. I find that’s the most important thing.
‘Very lucky’ For me, also, and most people I talk to, a lot of trust in the medical team you have gotten together with because you have to feel confident that the treatment
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couraged to plan their holiday travel in advance. West Volusia routes 22, 24 and 60 will not operate. Connecting SunRail Routes 31, 32 and 33 will not operate as there will be no SunRail service July 4. Route 20 will not serve Amelia and will operate every two hours, beginning with the 7:19 a.m. southbound trip at Wal-Mart. Northbound trips will depart Market Place every two hours from 8:25 a.m. to 4:25 p.m. Routes 21 and 23 will operate on a Saturday schedule. East Volusia routes 1, 3, 4, 10, 15 and 17 will operate on the Sunday schedule from the Intermodal Transit Facility in Daytona Beach.
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what the police, firefighters, ambulance, and EMTs do. They have fire trucks and police vehicles on hand and letting the youth see how they work also while letting the kids learn to fish,’’ Maria Moore related. Even the kids had good things to say. “It was fun getting to fish today. I like catching the fish,” said Roman. Brother Fabian echoed, “I like catching the fish. I caught a big fish. It was fun.”
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More changes Southeast Routes 40 and 41 will operate every two hours. Route 40 will not serve Swallowtail Drive and Village Trail. The first Route 40 southbound trip will depart Dunlawton Avenue and U.S. 1 at 6:30 a.m.; northbound trips will depart Julia and Sams Transfer Point every two hours from 7:46 a.m. through 5:46 p.m. The first Route 41 southbound trip will depart Julia and Sams Transfer Point at 6:46 a.m.; regular trips will depart every two hours from 8:46 a.m. through 4:46 p.m. The 2:46 p.m. trip departing Julia and Sams Transfer Point will be the only trip serving Oak Hill. Northbound Routes 4 and 17 will transfer passengers at Dunlawton and Orange Avenues. Southbound Routes 4 and 17 will drop off passengers for Route 40 at Dunlawton Avenue and U.S. Highway 1. All other routes and New Smyrna Beach Flex service will not operate. Votran Gold will run a limited schedule and times to coincide with the July 4 fixedroute service. For more information, visit www.votran.org.
they’re giving you is correct, that the diagnosis is correct, and that what they’re recommending you to do is going to, hopefully, have a good outcome. I personally have been very lucky because my medical team is top-notch. They’re very handson. Their staff is immensely attentive. And that is very important because sometimes when you need to reach out, you want someone who is going to, if you can’t get them on the phone right then, you want them to be able to call you back and give you some information. And they’re very compassionate. So there are very special people, I believe, who work in this field because you’re dealing with people who are ill. And not everybody has a good outcome. I have spoken to a lot of them personally. They do it because they believe in what they do and they really want to help people.
Kept up Q: Even though you weren’t here in Tallahassee, you were very active managing your committee and working on legislation from afar. What was your biggest accomplishment and your biggest disappointment? Hukill: Oh wow. My biggest accomplishment? I was able to maintain weekly conference calls with my education staff in Tallahassee, serving as chair of that committee. I wasn’t able to chair the committee, physically, because Sen. Wilton Simpson did that for me. I was able to set the agenda, review the bills, go over concerns or problems or amendments, watch from the Florida Channel, which I thought was fantastic. So I actually probably watched more committees from afar than I would have there, because there I would have been in a committee. Oftentimes I would have my iPad on the Florida House watching something and my computer on the Florida Senate watching something and trying to keep up with everything.
On Bright Futures Probably one of the biggest disappointments was the veto of (SB) 374. There was a lot of work put into that by me and others – Sen. Galvano, Sen. Simpson, the education staff, my staff. But, hey, we live to fight another day, and there are certain parts of
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Mason Falle, 5, won first prize for catching the albino catfish at the Daytona Beach Police Youth Fishing Tournament on Saturday. A relative is shown behind him.
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from Page 1 dence Day holiday break. This week, the national NAACP issued an appeal to all of its members to protect affordable health care by calling their senators and asking them to halt the BCRA. The NAACP is citing higher premiums for skimpier coverage and an increase in deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs. In a statement, the organization also points out that the bill weakens protections for people with pre-existing conditions.
Doctor weighs in Many health care providers say the concerns of Americans about the Senate’s bill are warranted. “Those currently on any plan under the Affordable Care Act
those bills that we definitely need to work on next year. We need to clean up Bright Futures because, according to the governor, and because what was in 374, (an expansion of Bright Futures) will only be covered for one year. And what that does, it makes it hard for college students and their families to plan. They want to plan to go to school for two years and they only have funding for one year, or they only know what their funding will be for one year. And the same thing with four years. That’s going to be difficult. So I think we need to clean that up and that’s probably an issue most people will agree upon. Because the House and Senate have been very supportive of Bright Futures. So we can work on that, definitely, for next year.
Literacy bill failure Reporter: I’m really surprised that you didn’t identify the House’s failure to pass the financial literacy bill as your biggest disappointment. Hukill: It hurts my heart. That is a huge disappointment, my financial literacy bill, which, as you know, I’ve done for several years now. This is a bill that was co-sponsored by almost every single senator, passed unanimously in the Senate, passed all of the committees in the House unanimously, and was placed on second reading but never put on special order (by the House), so the Senate message could not be taken up.
Touching moment I probably didn’t raise that with you as number one (disappointment) because I already have that bill as ready to go. So to me, it’s a done deal. … I was watching on the computer. They called the bill (in the Senate) and I thought it just would be immediately voted on. And all of a sudden there’s an amendment (to name the bill after Hukill). And I yelled at the computer screen, What in the hell? Thinking, who put an amendment on my bill? Then they started reading and I was in tears. It was so touching. This is very important to me, and I really believe in it. And when I raise the issue, everybody agrees with it – educators and parents and chamber members. It’s just amazing the response you receive on the ground. So I’m not
Participants were treated to hot dogs and hamburgers as well as chips, cookies, doughnuts and beverages. Everyone who fished were given gift bags filled with items like coloring books, school supplies, candy, and some fishing accessories. Gift cards and fishing poles also went to some lucky anglers. The fishing tournament is just one of the community outreach projects the police department is doing to reach local youth.
will have their coverage phased out. Those on Medicaid will lose coverage. The disabled will lose coverage, which is a big problem,’ explained Dr. Loretha King, a primary care physician with Florida Care Health Plans. “The important thing is that those who have a preexisting condition - which a lot of people do, especially in FloriDr. Loretha King da - or if you develop one, you will end up paying more money.’’ King further explained, “People without medical problems and not on medication will see their premiums drop. But those who already have medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma and bronchitis will see their premiums go up.”
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sure why it wasn’t put on special order in the House after unanimously passing every committee, and some of the chairmen spoke very positively for it. I think it’s time this year. It needs to pass because it is going to help students so much. But, yeah, that was probably one of the most touching (moments). I had the what’s going on, and then, oh my gosh, (reactions) almost within two seconds of each other. Watching Sen. Latvala, I would have been speechless, had I been there.
together when we came into the Senate, which made things easy because we knew each other. So I would say, number one, if you don’t have any prior elected experience – which I think is very helpful, very, very helpful, especially on the local level, it gives you a different perspective. Even though sometimes you don’t agree with your locals, because you’re looking at a state perspective, but there’s so much more that you have experience with.
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Q: You’ve had the unique opportunity, as a veteran legislator, of observing the session from a distance. What’s your biggest takeaway? Hukill: I served in the House of Representatives, and I’ve served in the Senate. I’ve served under four speakers and, now, three presidents. They’ve all had different styles and different priorities. In the Senate, obviously, your impact is very critical because there’s only 40 of you. Everyone has a voice in the Senate. The Senate is very inclusive, irrespective of what party you’re in. But I really don’t want to concentrate on the negatives of what happened this particular session. I just want to say, you know what? We need to move on. We have a job to do. We need to represent our constituents. We can do a lot of good. So that’s what my takeaway from this session is. Trying to rehash what happened or what didn’t happen or who did what is not going to get us to the point of coming together. There are so many issues we can agree upon. There really are, at the end of the day, very few issues, even different parties, that you can’t agree upon. So you have to concentrate on those issues that you can agree upon. You have to look for that, and over time, you’ll be able to come together on the major issues.
I think it’s good to reach to someone who may be a mentor to you. I’ve had wonderful mentors throughout my professional career. I had them when I was a teacher. I had them when I was in law school. I’ve had them in my personal life. To reach out to someone who is a mentor and that can help you navigate this kind of system because what you may know from whatever background you came from, it’s going to be very different when you’re serving in the Legislature. It’s also important to remember, don’t promise to do something you don’t know that you can do or support, because your word is your bond. I really believe that your word is your bond. If I say I’m going to support something I’m going to support something, unless something falls out of the clear blue sky.
Advice for freshmen Q: You were elected to the Legislature 13 years ago. What advice would you give freshman lawmakers? Hukill: That’s a good one. We were pretty close together in my class when we first came into the House of Representatives. And then a number of us had served
King explained that the bill could have a devastating impact on the quality of a patient’s life. “This bill could take us back to when people used the emergency room for their health care. At that point, the condition is critical and the person is very sick,” King continued. “Now people can see a doctor and be pre-diagnosed, which helps prevent conditions like diabetes, hypertension, etc. With this bill, people who don’t have primary carewill end up with conditions like diabetes, kidney failure and more.” The doctor added, “The preventive choices will be eliminated. That’s critical since it helps us find diseases early. It’s not just the quantity of life but the quality of life that is going to be affected when you remove the preventive care.’’
Keep promises One of the biggest concerns you get from constituents, you get it from up in Tallahassee, is that someone promised something and didn’t follow through, or someone promised to support something and didn’t follow through. So that’s very good advice. It’s advice that came from my parents. Your word is your bond. It doesn’t have to be in writing. Of course, from a legal perspective, things have to be in writing. But I’m saying, on a personal level. When you tell someone something, tell them what you can do. Don’t promise them what you can’t do. If you can’t do it, tell them. Be very, very upfront with them.
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Couple’s mission: More parking for city’s disabled Insufficient parking for the disabled and the enforcement of handicapped violations have been nagging Palm Coast residents Woody and Joan Freeman. The husband and wife are physically disabled and confined to wheelchairs due to his polio and his wife’s cerebral palsy. The insufficiency proposed the crux of writing Mayor Milissa Holland in February to provide more handicapped parking and possibly put together an organization of disabled persons. It is said that the Palm Coast disabled community does not have representation. In Palm Coast, 8.6 percent of the residents under 65 are physically disabled. There are 17,000 Flagler County disabled residents, which include disabled veterans.
ADA involvement From a background in public TV in Columbia, South Carolina, Mr. Freeman’s energies were directed to the political/ governmental scope as a board member of “Citizens for the Advancement of the Physically Handicapped (CAPH).” The board’s efforts led to the creation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “In 1990, it received state and national recognition for its efforts and was invited to the White House for the signing of the ADA.” Mrs. Freeman was employed in the medical field as a nurse supervisor for 40 women. “She is a very proficient writer; she’s been published quite a few times,” Mr. Freeman said.
Not alone The 15-year Palm Coast residents are not alone in the struggle. Mr. Freeman has canvassed other disabled persons in handicapped parking after they’ve come out of the stores, “and the biggest complaint has always been, there is not enough handicapped parking,” he said. “Many physically handicapped citizens, who can only walk short distances, have told me of their exasperations of finding a place to park. Many of them must park at the back of a parking lot waiting for a handicapped space to come open,” Mr. Freeman reiterated in a letter to U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis.
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City’s response Moreover, Mr. Freeman explained that neither the mayor nor the assistant city manager has met with them. The assistant city manager is tagged ADA coordinator. The couple’s letter was said to have passed to three other city employees, who agreed there was not enough handicapped parking, and that it was not their responsibility. Included with the three city employees was an individual that “came in and started citing things from the ADA. “Since I was one of the people that originated it, I corrected him,” said Mr. Freeman. The city official stated that the only way he would grant additional parking would be with a letter from State Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Letter to Landon Further correspondence from the Freemans to the City of Palm Coast - and particularly in a letter to City Manager Jim Landon - has resulted in the 2016 Florida Statutes, Title XXXIII, Chapter 553.5041, 4C, declaring that the “number of parking spaces for persons who have disabilities must be increased on the basis of demonstrated and documented need.” The “local newspaper recently suggested that by 2030, Palm Coast’s population will be more than 300,000, yet the number of handicapped parking spaces has not increased to reflect our fast-growing town,” cited Mrs. Freeman in a June 14 letter in the “Opinion/Readers Write” column of the Flagler/Palm Coast News-Tribune.
Patrolling it It is Mr. Freeman’s understanding from the former sheriff and the latter aforementioned official that prior to Palm Coast becoming a city in 1999, the City of Palm Coast wanted its own police department. However, it has since transpired that the Flagler County Sheriff’s Department would patrol Palm Coast, but not physical-
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Fighting for more handicapped parking in Palm Coast, Woody and Joan Freeman are shown with their friend Carlos Felder, who happens to be a candidate for Hastings mayor. ly look for handicapped parking violators. It would render that duty to the Citizens Observation Patrol (COP) to only issue warning citations to persons without decals even though a sign might read that it is a $250 parking violation, or a $150 violation. Mayor Holland had asked Mr. Landon to respond to another of Mrs. Freeman’s letters.
Legal wording Mr. Landon answered that “the number of handicapped parking spaces the City may require for each business is controlled by Florida laws implemented by the City when new commercial projects are approved. The City does not have the authority to require additional parking spaces at the time the business is constructed.” Mr. Landon further penned, “I agree with Sheriff (Rick) Staly that the City is responsible for making sure the appropriate handicapped signs are installed. The wording of the signs, once again, is required by law, and the City enforces those requirements at the time the parking lot is constructed... Any enforcement of the handicapped parking spaces is the responsibility of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.” Along these lines, the Freemans discovered in the 2016 Florida Statutes, Title XXIII, Chapter 316.008, (4) a county or municipality may enact an ordinance providing a fine for the violation of s. 316.1955 in excess of the fine specified by s. 386.18(6), except that such a fine may not exceed $250. Any such ordinance may provide for the deposit of such fines in a separate county or municipal account to
be used in the following manner: (a) One-third to be used to defray expenses for the administration of this subsection. (b) Two-thirds to be used to provide funds to improve accessibility and equal opportunity to qualified persons who have disabilities in the county or municipality and to provide funds to conduct public awareness programs in the county or municipality concerning persons who have disabilities. “To me, that would end up being eventually a good deal of money!” exclaimed Mr. Freeman.
Disabled hired Mr. Freeman has researched that several counties in South Florida like Boca Raton have hired disabled people - wearing uniforms - to patrol the parking lots. These people go along taking pictures of others parking in the handicapped parking spaces. And invariably, they nail the $250 fine. ••• I am wishing my readers a richly blessed summer, and I look forward to returning in the fall from my vacation. Enjoy the summer! ••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted, the prodigal son, or daughter, and the bereaved.
Celebrations Birthday wishes to Mattie DeVore, June 29; Bob Banks, June 30; Jimmy Goodridge, July 1; Wilfred “Vinnie” Carr, July 4; and Alexandria Johnson, July 5.
Officials, first responders to distribute Disaster Preparedness Guides Flagler County officials and first responders will spend a portion of their weekend handing out Disaster Preparedness Guides in the area’s hardest hit by Hurricane Matthew. Residents can pick up a guide at Publix supermarkets in Flagler Beach, the Hammock, and Palm Coast at the Island Walk location only, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 1-2. “We want to ensure we are getting critical information into the hands of our residents,” said Flagler County Public Safety Emergency Manager Steve Garten. “It will be valuable for residents to make themselves familiar with the guide before anything puts them in the position where they ‘need’ it.”
Preservation Hall show at Peabody Tickets are on sale for a Nov. 19 show at the Peabody Auditorium featuring longtime performers from New Orleans’ Preservation Hall. Scheduled to perform are the Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet: gospel legends, The Blind Boys of Alabama; and Irma Thomas (above), referred to as the Crescent City’s “Soul Queen.” cities of Flagler Beach and Palm Coast, as well as Flagler County will be assisting first responders on both Saturday and Sunday.
Useful guide
Grant workshop set for July 12 in Palm Coast
The 24-page guide is a tool for preparation, and has an abundance of information that is always useful – regardless of the season – such as the difference between a weather watch and a weather warning. A watch is issued when hazardous weather conditions are possible, and a warning is issued when hazardous weather has already been detected or is imminent. “The highest priority is the safety of our residents,” Garten said. Elected officials from the
The City of Palm Coast will hold a workshop on Wednesday, July 12, at 7 p.m., to provide information to representatives of organizations wishing to apply for this year’s Cultural Arts Financial Assistance Matching Grant program. The workshop will be held at Palm Coast City Hall, 160 Lake Ave., and it is open to the public. The matching grant program is open to Palm Coastbased non-profit organizations. The grants must be used to fund cultural arts programs and/or events
that are conducted within the City of Palm Coast.
July 13 start Hosted by the Palm Coast Parks & Recreation Department and the Leisure Services Advisory Committee, the workshop will focus on the grant submittal process and timeline; completion of the grant application and the required information/ documentation; the event and organization budget form; and provide general information about grant writing and grant funders. Grant applications will be distributed at the annual grant workshop. Beginning July 13, the grant application also can be downloaded from the Parks & Recreation webpage at www.palmcoastgov. com/government/parksrecreation. For more information, call 386-986-2323.
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Jay-Z’s gesture brings focus to prisons, poverty Hip-hop legend Jay-Z celebrated Father’s Day by allowing incarcerated fathers to spend the day with their families. Pick any day of the week in America and an estimated 700,000 people are populating our nation’s local city and county jails. Of those behind bars, 60 percent, nearly half a million people – many of them Black and Hispanic – will remain in jail, not because they have been convicted of any crime, but because they are guilty of the unpardonable crime of poverty and cannot afford the court-stipulated price tag placed on their freedom.
Very different Pretrial incarceration can look very different based on race and socio-economic status. A Bureau of Justice study found that African-Americans are 66 percent more likely to remain incarcerated before trial. Hispanic defendants were 91 percent more likely to remain trapped behind bars, in comparison to White defendants. If a defendant cannot afford bail (nationally, 61 percent of defendants are required to post bail for pretrial release), he or she will stay behind bars until trial. It is in that purgatory of being presumed legally innocent, but locked away from your family, your job and support networks that Black and
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Hispanic communities are further traumatized and shattered. For decades, activists and social justice groups have fought against this destructive facet of mass criminalization and incarceration. This year, the movement to reform our criminal justice system’s current application of pretrial incarceration added the platform, power and philanthropy of a high-profile ally to its unceasing work: Jay-Z.
Continuing campaign The rapper, entrepreneur – “not a businessman, but a business, man” – and now proud father of three, donated to Southerners on New Ground and Color of Change to free and reunite incarcerated fathers with their families on Father’s Day – the continuation of an earlier campaign to bail out mothers of color for Mother’s Day. To put the impact of incarceration on communities of color in context, it is important to note that today one in nine Black children living in America has an incarcerated parent in jail.
Health care in the dark My grandmother and (yours too, probably) used to say that things done in the dark would eventually come to light. There is way too much “dark” public policy being done by this administration, too many instances when whispers and innuendo are substitutes for truth and transparency. If the 45th president wonders why there are so many leaks from the Oval Office, perhaps he ought to consider more transparency. Instead, he veers in the other direction, with lies and secrets.
Bait and switch Deputy White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders did a good job of playing bait and switch on June 22. Sanders could not answer questions clearly, especially about 45’s Twitter assertion that he made no tapes of his conversation with fired FBI Director James Comey.
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This admission comes more than a month after 45’s May 12 suggestion that he might have tapes of his conversation with Comey. His threat was perhaps meant to intimidate Comey. It apparently had an opposite effect, and now the president is mired in several investigations. The fact that Huckabee Sanders – who is as comical as her boss Sean Spicer – could not answer questions was only one part of the flawed press conference.
No broadcasts Broadcast networks were not allowed to broadcast the press
It’s ‘open season’ on Black people I have friends in all walks of life. Some practice old-school lifestyle avocations. I communicate with them as often as possible. Sometimes their perspectives serve as viewpoints in my articles. I have a friend who could be called a naturalist. He’s retired and spends as much time outdoors as possible. He hunts and fishes for consumption, and studies efforts to conserve wildlife. Although non-empirical, he also studies the relationships between humans and animals and how humans often use animal characterizations to interact with each other.
It makes sense His theories, though unsettling, often make sense. He recently spoke of what conservation departments define as “nui-
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sance species.” These are animals that aggravate human populations with which they come in contact, and over which harvest/ execution is unregulated. For example, coyotes inhabit most of the lower 48 states and wreak havoc on domestic livestock and protected wildlife. In most places, coyotes can be taken without limit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is called OPEN SEASON. My friend believes that law enforcement officers, institutional representatives and others exercising life and death control view
In a Father’s Day essay for Time magazine explaining why he was taking on the “exploitative” bail industry, JAY-Z was personal and poignant: “If you’re from neighborhoods like the Brooklyn one I grew up in, if you’re unable to afford a private attorney, then you can be ‘disappeared’ into our jail system simply because you can’t afford bail. Millions of people are separated from their families for months at a time – not because they are convicted of committing a crime, but because they are accused of committing a crime… “When Black and Brown people are over-policed and arrested and accused of crimes at higher rates than others, and then forced to pay for their freedom before they ever see trial, big bail companies prosper. This pre-incarceration conundrum is devastating to families.”
High costs The cost of being imprisoned as if you are guilty while you are legally innocent is high and the damage extends well beyond jailhouse bars. From the separation of family members to jeopardizing current – and future – housing, benefits and work, studies have also consistently found that in comparison to defendants who were released before trial, defendants who remained incarcerated were
conference. They had no notice that they would not be allowed to broadcast. According to one CNN commentator, the cameras were set up, prepared to broadcast, and their feed was turned off. What are they afraid of? Are they afraid that their smirks and sighs will be interpreted as disrespectful? Are they afraid that broadcasting moments like the one where 45 asked April Ryan to arrange a meeting for him with the Congressional Black Caucus be perceived as racist and condescending? But the 45 press conferences have nothing on the health care legislation that the United States Senate offered up on June 22, with a timeline that calls for a vote to take place before the Fourth of “You Lie” recess. The 142-page piece of legislation was released and posted online on the morning of June 22, and has already been described as “heartless” and “mean.”
Just the start There will be no reimbursement for Planned Parenthood. Cuts in Medicaid. Health insur-
Blacks as a nuisance species and pursue their systematic elimination.
A real thing In the context of recent shootings and other acts of violence against people of color, his assessment seems brutally accurate. Open season is real for Black folks. If I tried to list the growing number of Blacks murdered under suspicious circumstances or those executed under the watchful eyes of witnesses or the camera, I would quickly use the allotment of words I am allowed for each article. Few can forget the videos of Sandra Bland, a female warrior who refused to cower in an unjust traffic stop; Walter Scott, who was shot in the back while running away from police; Laquan McDonald, a 17-year old who was shot 16 times while initially attempting to walk away from the police. Most recently, there’s Philando Castile, who was shot in the chest
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three times more likely to be sentenced to prison, tended to receive longer sentences, and are more likely to reoffend the longer they are incarcerated. Because the inability to pay bail is both an impediment to freedom and a major cause of pretrial incarceration, people are essentially being punished for being poor. Like so many other misguided criminal justice actions, pretrial incarceration makes us less safe and poorer. As a nation, we are collectively footing a monstrous $9 billiondollar annual bill to incarcerate people who have not been convicted of a crime, while the ballooning bail bond industry continues to profit off the poverty and desperation of vulnerable communities.
Reform is necessary
ance premiums determined by age. Scant protection for those with pre-existing conditions. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. With such a short time line for voting on the Senate legislation, it is unlikely that there will be time for robust hearings on the provisions of this legislation. So not only were Democrats (and some Republicans) locked out of the drafting process, but they will now also be muzzled in the process of discussing this legislation. The good news is that Republicans must get 50 votes (along with Vice President Mike Pence as a tiebreaker) in order for this legislation to become law. As soon as the bill was released, four Republican senators said they could not vote for it.
make health insurance unaffordable for too many. Will the Senate take a page out of the White House book and prevent the broadcast of hearings on health insurance? Will Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) schedule enough hearing time – unlikely, despite requests from Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to do so? This is a clear case of “follow the money,” as the legislation will make people pay more money for less health care. Indeed, it is amazing that a handful of Republicans were tinkering behind closed doors with a sector that represents one-sixth of our economy. While both 45 and Senate Republicans like to do their dirt in the dark, it doesn’t take much light for us to see that their odious actions are devoid of integrity. Surprise, surprise.
Not happy Hard-line Tea Party Republicans are not happy with the new legislation because it does not completely “repeal and replace” President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. Moderate Republicans are not happy with the legislation because it is draconian, and will
five times by a renegade police officer who falsely accused Castile of reaching for his firearm. In these cases, and others, video abounds that would lead a deliberate and thoughtful juror or viewer to determine that, at the least and if necessary, police could have used an alternative method to apprehend/arrest the subject they ultimately murdered.
Too familiar Sandra Bland was roughed up by her arresting officer and thrown to the ground in a manner that wouldn’t be tolerated for a White woman. Sandra’s mysterious “suicide” while in custody seems an all-too-familiar consequence for incarcerated Blacks. The fear for one’s life is an alltoo-familiar excuse used by police. Michael Slager shot Walter Scott and used it after the shooting and his videotaped tampering with evidence. Jason Van Dyke used it when he shot Laquan McDonald 16 times as he
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Many solutions to the problem of pretrial incarceration have been proposed, from limiting the use of pretrial incarceration to individuals who pose a threat to society to implementing alternative forms of bail besides cash bail – or forcing defendants to use bail bond companies that put profits before people and engage in predatory lending practices. We must reform this twotiered system of injustice urgently – to save lives, families, communities, and restore our faith in our badly damaged criminal justice system.
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lay on the ground dying. Jeronimo Yanez, who shot Philando Castile while he expressly declared his intent to reach for his wallet and firearms permit, has been acquitted because of the “terror” he faced while dealing with a cooperative citizen. To date only Slager, who pled guilty after a mistrial, will receive prison time for his misdeeds. Others have been acquitted of wrongdoing, and others await adjudication. What’s clear is a pattern of callous disregard for the lives of Black people. The same can’t be said for police dogs. I read that Kelontre Barefield, a 23-year old Black man, was sentenced to 45 years for shooting a police dog!
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JUNE 2914 – JULY 5, 2017 DECEMBER - 20, 2006
NNPA hosts town hall for Black parents Event focused on Obama’s landmark law implemented to help kids succeed BY FREDDIE ALLEN NNPA NEWSWIRE
In an ongoing effort to increase awareness about the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA) in the Black community, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) hosted a national town hall for Black parents at the National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. As the fall school year rapidly approaches, education advocates, community stakeholders and civil rights groups have expressed concerns about the implementation of ESSA, President Obama’s landmark education law that reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The NNPA, a trade group representing over 200 Black-owned media companies, received a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to engage the Black community about ESSA.
Appeal to parents Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., president and CEO of the NNPA, and Dr. Elizabeth Primas, program manager for the NNPA’s ESSA Media Campaign, co-moderated the event. Chavis thanked the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for enabling the NNPA to raise public awareness about ESSA and to focus on Black parents. Community activist and radio personality DJ EZ Street emceed a lively reception before the town hall, giving the participants an opportunity to interact with panelists, civic leaders and NNPA members. “There are a lot of organizations that have organized teachers, there are a lot of organizations that have organized [school] administrators, but the group that isn’t well-organized is parents, particularly Black parents,” said Chavis, adding that ESSA can only bridge the academic achievement gap if parents get involved and engaged.
Promoting ESSA According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 81 percent of White students in grade 12 scored higher than the average Black student in the same grade. “Most of us have never heard of ESSA, that’s reality, but we’re going to change that reality over the next couple of years,” said Chavis.
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Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, president and CEO of the NNPA (far left), makes remarks during the National Black Parents Town Hall Meeting on Educational Excellence at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md., on June 20. Panelists from left to right are: Teia Hill, medical director of Fightin4Lives, LLC; Chris Stewart, president and CEO of the Wayfinder Foundation; Lynn Jennings, director of national and state partnerships of Education Trust, Marietta English, president of National Alliance of Black School Educators; and Elizabeth Primas, program manager of the NNPA/ESSA Media Campaign. Chavis continued: “There is no more singular important issue than the education of our children. I want to make sure that we stress what we can do as parents.” Lynn Jennings, director of national and state partnerships of Education Trust, said that parents need to know what’s in the law in order to use the law, because it’s a tool. Jennings noted that community investment and community stakeholders are a big part of ESSA. “The key to parents getting involved is knowing that the plans are not permanent,” said Primas. “They can be revised all the time and if the parents keep making their voices heard, they can get those plans revised.”
Testing knowledge Marietta English, president of the National Alliance of Black School Educators, challenged the cultural competency of the some of the tests that are administered in our nation’s public schools. She noted that for children who grow up in the inner city check-
cashing depots might be a more familiar financial institution than conventional banks; questions about saving and financial transactions might not take that experience into account. “We’re not testing the knowledge of our children, we’re testing the knowledge of other children,” said English. Jennings said that the testing issue is real, and it has been an area of deep concern for a long time. “It’s important that when we’re talking about ESSA, we’re clear about the role that the assessments and the tests are supposed to play,” said Jennings. “The tests are designed to show where inequities exist in educational systems.”
suit, most of the time, those are based on test scores.” Steward added, “Once we start letting states play around with what data they collect and how they collect it, it has implications elsewhere for civil rights.”
Understanding power
‘Be ruthless’
Stewart agreed. “You can’t erase the achievement gap by erasing the data that it exists,” said Stewart. “I’m fearful that the educational establishment is trying to do that. When you have a civil rights law-
Stewart lamented that the deck is often stacked against Black parents in a lot of ways, especially when it comes to ensuring equitable education for their children. Speaking directly to the par-
Teia Hill, president and CEO of Fightin4Lives, LLC, said that Black parents need to do a better job of speaking up about the issues that are relevant to the community. “We are very powerful,” said Hill. “When we get upset, the room shakes, but we don’t walk in that authority.” Hill continued: “We have to go back to who we are as a community and understanding the power of our village.”
ents in the audience, Stewart said that it’s “time to be ruthless and militant about protecting the intellectual development of your Black child.” The number of counselors in schools to help students figure out what the next step is has declined, Stewart noted. “In my perfect world, a Black child is born, and on that day, their parent would write the first [Individualized Education Program] for that child, their hopes and their dreams,” said Stewart. “When the child went to kindergarten, the [parent] would show up at that school and say ‘This is what I want for my child, I need to know what your plan is for making sure my child is [successful] and, by the way, every year, we’re going to have this discussion, and I’m not going to do it alone.’”
Freddie Allen is the managing editor for the NNPA Newswire.
Black Press organization elects Chicago Crusader publisher as new chair corder, will continue in her role as secretary.
Various NNPA roles Leavell also is a veteran of the Civil Rights Movement, said NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis. “I see her as someone to lead the fight fiercely for freedom, justice and equality,” he said. During her two-year stint as president of the organization, Leavell helped increase the visibility and international stature of the Black Press. She was elected chairman of the NNPA Foundation. As a member of the NNPA for more than half a century, Leavell has served in various roles and she’s often been honored for her philanthropic and civic contributions.
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Newly elected NNPA Chairman Dorothy Leavell gives remarks during the 2017 NNPA Legacy Awards Gala as outgoing chair, Washington Informer publisher Denise Rolark Barnes, looks on. BY STACY M. BROWN NNPA NEWSWIRE
Shortly before the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) annual Legacy Awards Gala, NNPA members elected veteran Chicago Crusader publisher Dorothy Leavell to serve as chairman of the group for the next two years (2017-2019). Leavell succeeds Washington Informer publisher Denise Rolark
Barnes, who served in the role for the past two years. “We have some strange times and we’ve been dealing with some insurmountable problems and our publishers are hurting so bad,” said Leavell, who previously served as president of the NNPA from 1997 to 1999. “We are suffering and with a new administration in the White House, it will take someone who isn’t afraid, someone who will raise a lot of hell.”
Moving forward Leavell praised Barnes for her work over the past two years, noting that the campaign for the chairman’s seat was never personal. “I like Denise and I think she’s done a heck of a job,” Leavell said. “But, I’m ready to get down in the mud for this organization.” Leavell’s experience should bode well for the NNPA going forward, said Houston Forward
Times publisher Karen Carter Richards. “Dorothy has a lot of experience in the organization and I think she will continue to move it forward,” said Richards, who was re-elected as first vice chair of the organization. Bernal Smith, publisher of the New Tri-State Defender, was elected second vice chair of the NNPA and Shannon Williams, president of the Indianapolis Re-
Leavell was honored as Publisher of the Year in 1989 and earned the Winnie Mandela Endurance with Dignity Award. “My father used to bring me to the NNPA. When he passed, the person who invited me here after that was Dorothy Leavell,” said Barnes. “So, it’s up to all of us to make the NNPA great and we can’t sit back and watch her do the work, we have to help.” Ever outspoken and never one to mince words, Leavell said she would immediately go after companies like General Motors and Ford to bring in advertising dollars to member newspapers. “Denise is too beautiful to be out there in the trenches,” Leavell said, then laughed. “Now, I’m coming.”
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JUNE 2914–-JULY 5, 2017 DECEMBER 20, 2006
The Cowboys’ 12U Coach Will Bell addresses his team during a recent practice.
Youth line up for drills and exercises at the Daytona Beach Bucs’ Pop Warner football clinic.
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Coach Anthony Lee Jr. instructs kids during passing routes at the Daytona Beach Dolphins’ youth football practice.
Local youth football teams scrap for kids and funds BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES
Time is running out to sign up kids to play this year on one of the three Daytona Beach football leagues. The youth football programs – the Buccaneers, Cowboys and Dolphins – are preparing for the season. The Cowboys and Dolphins are unlimited weight programs that are already practicing. The Buccaneers have weight limits and exceptions. The team is holding camps and will begin practice on Aug. 1.
Football and more “Football teaches life skills – not just football. These kids learn life skills, which they use all throughout life including: team work, hard work, motivation, dedication, discipline, respect and more,” said Coach Dahryll Brown, director of Football Operations for the Daytona Beach Cowboys. Daytona Beach Youth Dolphins Owner Coach Anthony Lee noted, “They learn things like morals, respect, how to get along with others, discipline and everyday life lessons.” The Cowboys and Dolphins are first-year programs. Other local teams – the Hurricanes, Falcons and Steelers – all played last year but are no longer operating. The Jaguars also ceased operations in recent years.
Grades matter The Bucs have a long history of success. ”We have dedicated parents and volunteer coaches. Our program is stricter. I will get rid of a coach quickly for misconduct. We don’t use profanity or put our hands on the kids. We have a 2.0 GPA requirement. I tell parents, if kids don’t have the grades, they have no business on the field. We also provide academic tutoring,” said Coach Thomas Roland.
Roland serves as the commissioner and has been with the program for 25 years.
On proper tackling The Cowboys (ages 4 to 6) and Bucs (ages 5 to 7) have tackle football for their youngest age group while the Dolphins have flag (ages 4-6). “I don’t think that’s too early for tackling. We have experienced coaches who all attend classes for training. We teach the proper way of tackling,” Roland explained. “We also spend a lot of time tackling dummies. That is a critical age group. They like to move their heads down so we work extremely hard on teaching them proper tackling.
Too many teams? There is a debate about whether Daytona has too many youth football teams. “It’s hard to tell right now. We only have two unlimited weight programs and a Pop Warner program, but it’s still a lot of kids around town that aren’t doing anything,” Lee remarked. Brown added, “I think that we have enough teams, in my opinion. I think we are where we want to be. I think there are enough options for kids wanting to play.” In recent years, as many as four and five teams have played within the city limits.
Lots of competition Roland said, “There are too many teams. I don’t knock anybody. We should maybe have two. It’s hard for us to win championships. We don’t have the talent pool to choose from like the larger cities like Miami and Jacksonville. “We are competing with each other for talent in a small talent pool. We’ve lost kids because other programs start practicing as early as May, but we can’t start until Aug. 1.” Nearby cities like Ormond
Beach (American Youth) has the Pride and Sandcrabs (Pop Warner) teams while Port Orange has the Hawks (Pop Warner).
Funds needed Teams also are raising money to cover equipment, uniforms, travel, and more. Some raise funds to help cover registration fees. The Bucs has fundraisers with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts where they get a percentage of sells on certain days and have done scratch-off raffles. The Cowboys are selling raffle tickets for $1 and will have a raffle drawing on July 15 where the winner will win a cash prize and the rest of the proceeds will go to the team. They have a skate and bowling night planned where they get a percentage of the proceeds in July at a site to be determined. All programs are doing car washes and asking for donations.
Not enough support All three programs are located in the heart of the Black community. “A lot of kids can’t afford to pay. We get the kids in the Soul City, South Street, Caroline Villages and PPU (Palmetto Park) neighborhoods. The area that we serve is a high poverty area. A Weed and Seed area. We are working on fundraising. We did get some help from CG Construction,” said Lee. Even getting money from local businesses is a tall order. “If our parents didn’t pay, we would have to shut down. We don’t get enough support from the businesses in this city. We don’t get hardly anything from Black businesses either. I’m disappointed,” Roland expressed. “They really don’t give much to the inner city and low-income kids. There are businesses right here in Daytona that have sent thousands and tens of thousands of dollars to outside city programs in Port Orange and Ormond but only give us a few hundred.’’
DAYTONA BEACH BUCCANEERS
Official Name: Daytona Beach Pop Warner Football and Cheer Association Leadership: Commissioner, Tommy Roland; president, Charles Fordham; director of Football Operations, Lorenzo Floyd League/Conference: Pop Warner/East Coast Conference Weight: There are weight limits on all teams except for the oldest age group. Space available: Yes. On Pewee, Junior Varsity and unlimited weight teams. Cost: $175 Ages: 5 to 14 Team breakdown: Tiny Mites (ages 5, 6, 7); Mitey Mites (ages 7, 8, 9); Junior Peewee (ages 9 and 10); Peewee (ages 10,11,12); Junior Varsity (11-12); Unlimited weight team ( ages 11,12,13,14). Junior Pewee, Pewee and JV have older but lighter rules where an older kid can play at a lower age group if he is under a certain weight. Cheerleading: Yes Practice location/home field: Derbyshire Sports Complex Season Start: Aug. 18 Jamboree Contact: 386- 852-2552 or visit www.ballcharts.com/daytonabeachpopwarner; DaytonaBeachBucs on Facebook
DAYTONA BEACH COWBOYS
Official Name: Daytona Beach Cowboys Youth Football & Cheer Leadership: President, Peggy Cortez; commissioner, Terry Smith, director of Football Operations, Dahryll Brown League/Conference: American Youth Football League/ Florida Youth Football & Cheer Conference Weight: Unlimited weight Space available: No. All teams full Ages: 4 to 14 Cheerleading: Yes Practice location/home field: Old YMCA near Derbyshire Sports Complex Season Start: Sept. 2 Contact: Terry Smith, 386-295-4156 or Dahryll Brown, 386-233-5742 or www.facebook.com/daytona.beachcowboys
DAYTONA BEACH DOLPHINS
Official Name: Daytona Beach Youth Sports/Daytona Beach Youth Dolphins Football & Cheer Leadership: Owner, Anthony Lee; president, Ramon Kemp; commissioner, Paulette Smith League/Conference: Mid-Florida Youth Football & Cheer Conference/ West League Weight: Unlimited Space available: Yes. On all teams; Cheerleaders and volunteer coaches needed Cost: $80 Ages: 4 to 15 Team breakdown: 6U (flag football), 8U, 10U, 12U, 15U Cheerleading: Yes Practice location/home field: Campbell Middle School First Game: Aug. 5 Jamboree Contact: 386-481-4085
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Want a lower credit card interest rate? Just ask “This is pure business,” Sullivan says. “No major credit card company is going to let a customer service rep decide based on whether they think you’re a nice person.”
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A five-minute phone call to your credit card issuer could save you hundreds of dollars — or more — in interest charges. If you’ve been a good customer, your credit card company will probably reduce your interest rate. But you have to ask.
Persistence is key
Lowering rate Decide what rate you would like on your card. Be reasonable. You can figure out an appropriate rate by looking at credit card offers you get in the mail. Check your credit reports. If you have a healthy credit history, proceed to step 3. Call the credit card company and follow a script similar to the one on how to ask for a rate cut. If you don’t get the answer you want, ask to talk to a supervisor or call again later.
Seek sizable cut A March 2016 survey from CreditCards.com found that 78 percent of cardholders who asked for a rate cut received one. Just 1 in 5 customers has ever asked the question though. “It’s kind of like asking the best-looking girl in school out on a date. The worst she can say is ‘no,’” says Mike Sullivan, spokesman for the Phoenix-based nonprofit credit and debt counseling agency Take Charge America. Sullivan recommends calling your card issuer at least every two years to ask for a rate reduction. “Ask for something sizable,” he says.
Keeps customers happy It costs card companies significant money to acquire new customers, so they’re going to do everything within reason to keep their good customers happy and keep them from taking their business elsewhere. That includes providing rate reductions. “From what we’re seeing in the market, there’s just a tremendous amount of competition right now
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If you’ve been a good customer, your credit card company will likely lower your interest rate.
“I think it’s a good idea for you to let them compete for your business. That’s the American way.” Mike Sullivan Spokesman for Take Charge America over credit card customers,” says Alex Johnson, director of the credit advisory service at Mercator Advisory Group, a payments industry consulting firm near Boston.
Not easy for all Banks have relaxed credit standards in recent years, Sullivan says, which means more people
are probably eligible for a rate cut than in the past. But getting the card companies to say yes isn’t easy for everyone. Just 36 percent of customers under age 30 received a rate cut after asking, and one-third of African-American cardholders were successful, the CreditCards. com survey found. Household income and education level did not affect whether a cardholder’s request was approved.
Some factors Here are some of the factors that go into a card issuer’s decision on whether to approve a rate decrease, according to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group: • How long you’ve owned the card. • The card’s credit limit. • How much you owe on the card relative to the credit limit. • How much you owe on all cards relative to their credit lim-
its. • How many times you’ve made a late payment. Before you call, check your credit reports, Sullivan says. If all of your credit lines say “pays as agreed,” you should have a healthy credit history and are more likely to win approval.
A script When you call the company, you may want to follow a script similar to this: Hi, my name is ____. I am a good customer, but I have received several offers in the mail from other credit card companies with lower APRs. I want a lower rate on my card, or I will cancel my card and switch companies. Of course, how you ask the question doesn’t really matter. The decision won’t be made based on the customer service representative’s opinion of you.
Subtle or not-so-subtle threats to open a credit card with another company can pay off, as well. “I think that many customers don’t realize how much power they have,” says Beverly Harzog, a credit card expert and author of “The Debt Escape Plan.” But persistence is key, she says. You may not get a “yes” from the first person you speak with — or you may not get the rate cut you’re looking for. In that case, ask for a supervisor. You may even want to hang up and call back later. “Have a rate in mind” when you call, Harzog says. Do your research and learn what kind of interest rates a person with your credit score can qualify for. Tell the issuer what you want and what you can get from other issuers. “I think it’s a good idea for you to let them compete for your business,” Sullivan says. “That’s the American way.”
Cut or transfer? If you want the rate cut because you have a large balance to pay off, you may be better off opening a new card with a zero percent introductory interest rate on balance transfers, Sullivan says. Opening a new card can have an added positive impact. Having more available unused credit could improve your credit score. Plus, you may then receive an offer from your old company wanting to earn back your business. “They know where you paid it off from,” Sullivan added.
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