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City seeking churches’ help with kids More summer programs needed in Midtown to keep children out of trouble BY ASHLEY D. THOMAS DAYTONA TIMES aysheldarcel@gmail.com
Feeding the hungry and clothing the poor are two fundamental practices area churches partake in. But these institutions are being tapped to offer another service to the community – take care of Daytona Beach’s children. As requested by board mem-
bers from a Midtown Redevelopment Area Board meeting last month, a Daytona Beach Police Department representative attended the July 18 meeting to address what measures were available to area youth. Steve Miller, who sits on the board, has been saying for months that more programs should be available to the children and teens of Daytona Beach, specifically those in and around Midtown, where the population is largely Black.
More programs needed Captain Lance Blanchette of the Daytona Beach Police De-
partment agreed with Miller and says that the need of programs for students, especially during the summer months, should be addressed by more than just the police department. Asked board chair Martin Tooley, “Is there anything that can be done to get some programs in place?” Banchette replied, “The city is always trying to work on more programs for juveniles. As you well know, ‘idle hands are the devil’s workshop. We are trying to get the churches involved to help with the burden of having some programs for juveniles to do.” Blanchette noted that activities at Derbyshire Park are current-
ly taking place and that football practice will begin in August, an activity that draws in many teens. “There is not enough. There needs to be more,” Blachette continued. “The city is looking for outside help, specifically churches. That is a great foundation. Any program that a church sponsors or a church gets behind we find that it is a great program to keep juveniles on the straight and narrow.” There are over 50 churches or faith-based organizations in Daytona Beach’s 32114 or 32117 zip code. In a previous interview, Daytona Beach Leisure Services Director Percy Williamson told the
Daytona Times that there are many programs available for Daytona Beach’s youth including a summer employment program as well as academic and athletic programs at the multi-million dollar Yvonne Scarlett-Golden and Midtown Cultural and Recreation Centers, including aquatics, math, aviation, basketball and the arts.
16 gangs in Daytona Blanchette told the board that there are 16 known gangs in Daytona Beach. “We had a big problem with the City Girl Gang during JunePlease see KIDS, Page 2
Locals weigh in on rape suspect’s beatdown BY ASHLEY D. THOMAS DAYTONA TIMES aysheldarcel@gmail.com
He did a good job. Those are the sentiments heard around the world for the father of an 11 year-old rape victim who pummeled 18-year-old Daytona Beach resident Raymond Frolander on July 18 after he said he found him sexually assaulting his son. The teen admitted to the sexual battery and stated it wasn’t the first time. The pictures of Frolander’s badly bruised and swollen face have flooded social media and news outlets leaving many to believe the attack was justified. Apparently so, as Daytona Beach Police Department Chief Michael Chitwood said that charges were not being sought against the father.
Varied opinions PHOTOS BY ASHLEY THOMAS/DAYTONA TIMES
Cherish Lents (center) takes a turn operating a C130 aircraft on a flight simulation program being projected on a large screen. Sample aircraft is also seen in the background.
Aviation program takes flight Retired Air Force officer leads program at Scarlett-Golden center BY ASHLEY D. THOMAS DAYTONA TIMES aysheldarcel@gmail.com
The City of Daytona Beach has launched an aviation program at the Yvonne ScarlettGolden Cultural and Educational Center. Youth up to age 17 have been learning the ins and outs of aircraft through flight simulation and remotecontrolled aircraft. Arthur Miles, a retired U.S. Air Force service member and retired Daytona Beach police officer, has helped make the program a success by sharing his in-depth knowledge of aircraft with the program participants and has either donated or let the center borrow thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment so students can learn firsthand about aviation. During a display, Miles demonstrated the technical aspects
of a $2,000-dollar drone, which was able to fly 900 feet straight up. The drone, like those in the Amazon debate on package delivery, uses satellites to determine its location. Satellite coordinates or an address can be inputted into the drone’s destination settings and the aircraft can be sent miles away.
Aviation hopefuls Walther and Cherish Lents are two students who visit the center weekly for lessons on aviation. Their father, Purcy Lents, has encouraged them to continue with the program and looks forward to the two being able to attend a pilot program at age 13 or 14, which is two years away for the pair. He emboldens them to study STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) sub-
Daytona Beach resident Rontel Redding told the Daytona Times that “Frolander should be glad he is still alive. The love a parent has for their child is so far reaching. I’m surprised he (the dad) was able to restrain himself as much as he did. There are two people in this world that you will fight for no questions asked – your Mama and your child.” Niya Smith, an online commenter from Emeryville, Calif., was more sympathetic to the alleged rapist saying, “This is what happens when we turn a blind eye and don’t protect our children and get them help. If someone had protected Raymond Frolander and gotten him help when he was abused, then maybe that child would not have abused another child. He was 15 when he started abusing that baby. So sad. More parents need to protect their children.” Another commenter said, “The lie that all abused people turn out to be abusers is a lie and an excuse for sad little people like this evil individual! Good on ya, dad!”
Seeking financial help
Cherish and Walther Lents stand beside their instructor inside the YSG Center.
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The rape victim’s father is in the news again this week, shocking parents and law enforcement after he set up a GoFundMe account seeking $1 million from strangers to help with his son’s hospital bills and future expenses. The online page caused outPlease see SUSPECT, Page 2
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Daytona police investigating more phone scams BY ASHLEY D. THOMAS DAYTONA TIMES aysheldarcel@gmail.com
Local law enforcement officials are reminding citizens to be cautious of another scam making the rounds in Daytona Beach. Daytona Beach Police detectives are investigating several suspicious phone calls where the caller identifies himself as a law en-
forcement officer or judge. According to a report dated July 22, in several calls the suspect described himself as Lieutenant Mike Harris. The caller informs the potential victim that a family member has been arrested and they must wire $5,000 in order for the family member to be released. Officials say residents should know that this tactic is a scam and no law en-
forcement agency in this area conducts business in such a manner.
Not stranded Kaneka Cole, a Daytona Beach resident, says that although she has never received a call she is all too familiar with scams such as this and has friends who have responded to such requests in the past. “It’s usually someone
from Nigeria who says they are from a European country. I get e-mails all the time, which are usually filtered by my e-mail providers filtering process to just go to my junk folder,” she said. “But every now and then, one gets through,” Cole continued. “I recently received an e-mail from a friend whose account had been hacked. The person sent
e-mails to all of the people in her address book saying that she was stranded in England and had no money to get home. But my friend was right here in Daytona. People shouldn’t be able to be fooled by these scams anymore. It’s been around for too long. People should know better.” Daytona officials say as a reminder, never provide a caller with sensitive finan-
cial or personal information. The fact that the suspect in these cases is identifying himself as a judge or police officer is unscrupulous and should be reported. Anyone with information about the suspect or information with similar circumstances is asked to call Detective Trisha Loomis at 386-671-5216 or send an e-mail to LoomisT@dbpd.us.
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rage for the father that he would try to make monetary gains off of the incident. “We are reaching out to anyone that can help,” he wrote. “Our son was sexualy (sic) assaulted and we are now faced with the challenge of picking up the pieces, the emotional and financial burden is about more than we can endure.. Please. Anything helps.. God bless and be with you all..” The dad – whose identity is not being revealed by the Daytona Times for the sake of the child – posted the
Raymond Frolander before and after beating. donation campaign link on his Facebook page. A few hours later, the GoFundMe page title was changed to “Help Restore My Son’s Innocence” with a lowered financial goal of $100,000. Hours after that the donation page and the Facebook link vanished with accounts saying only $145 was raised.
Coaches Don Hudson and Marvin Scott of Superstar Sports Training Camp huddle with camp participants Wednesday afternoon at Derbyshire Park. Scott says the camp came out of necessity for children to have something to do during the summer months.
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jects in the meantime. “They will learn about meteorology, wind conditions, head winds, tail winds, flying air loads,” said Miles of the program at the center. “Children who are really interest-
ed in pursuing a career in the field should also make sure to take plenty of math. They have to have it. Everything has math in it. Reading is also a part of everything.” The free program is held every Wednesday at the Yvonne Scarlett-Golden Center at 100 Vine Street. For more information on the aviation program, call 386-671-5780.
Campbell Elementary banquet tickets available Campbell Elementary alumni who attended the school from 1962 to 1969 will celebrate the school’s legacy with a banquet recognizing and memorializing the school’s faculty and staff. The banquet, set for Saturday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m., will be at the John H. Dickerson Community Center, 308 South Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd,. Daytona Beach. The theme is “Campbell Elementary: A Passion for Preparation.” Admission
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B-CU dean to speak Sunday at Greater New Zion Men and Women’s Day will be observed at the Greater New Zion Primitive Baptist Church on July 27. Guest speaker for the 11 a.m. service will be the Rev. David Allen, chapel dean at Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU). The church is at 201 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Daytona Beach.
teenth. They got out of control down there,” he continued. “We know who the bad seeds are. These are the kids who we want to try to get an intervention on through the juvenile justice system, through the other programs that are out there. Get them accountable for their own actions. If we can do that with the leadership of these gangs, we can actually stop them from recruiting, stop them from bringing other kids down the wrong path. That is our goal.”
is $10 (cash only). Tickets are available at W’s Beatitudes Barber Shop, 522 Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd., Daytona; phone 386-253-1067. The organizing committee, led by former Campbell Elementary student Dr. Pamela Jackson-Smith, will meet every Monday at 6 p.m. at the Midtown Cultural and Educational Center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd., Daytona Beach. from now until the event. For more info, or if you have memorabilia or contact information for surviving families, contact Dr. Pamela Jackson-Smith at 386-447-8997; email jacksmith01@bellsouth.net.
Men invited to relationships seminar Men are invited by the Men’s Ministry of First Church in Palm Coast for a breakfast and seminar featuring the Rev. G. Vincent Lewis, pastor of Social Justice at the Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church of Decatur, Ga. The seminar titled. “How to Lead Our Families Into Healthier Relationship,” will be held Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. to noon, at First Church, 91 Old Kings Road North, Palm Coast. The church is at 386-446-5759.
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Vice Chair Patricia Heard asked if the names of youth who have been identified by the police department who need help could be shared. As juveniles have certain rights protecting them from identification, Blanchette said announcing their names in an open forum would not be a good idea but through a one-on-one call some information could be given. “I guarantee you, you will know some of these kids or the families of some of these kids,” he added.
Officers in schools possible Blanchette also shared with the board that the
police department has applied for a grant to take over the school resource offices in six Daytona Beach public schools. He explained that having officers in the school would allow students to have direct access to the department and would bring students and officers together. “If we get this grant, it’s going to be big for this city,” he remarked. Miller reminded the board of a previous suggestion to create a parks and recreation board to which Blanchette said he would fully support.
Parental involvement He added that youth
also are in need of better employment opportunities. “We don’t want to just put them in a job, we want to teach them something, a job they can build on, and learn from and move up and move forward. We don’t want them to just sell French fries at some restaurant.” Lastly, the captain suggested that although the church is a good start, parents need to get involved with their children. “Parents are powerful people especially when it comes to their kids, especially when they reach out to other community members, churches and other groups to help.”
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Sense of smell diminishes with age Research shows health of elders affected by way food tastes
to improve food for cancer patients who have had radiation or chemotherapy. He expects the impending wave of aging baby boomers to inspire the food industry to do more research on the special needs of the elderly. “I think seniors have kind of been ignored over the years,” he said.
BY STACEY BURLING PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER (MCT)
Food can be one of those unexpected flash points of late life. Grandma may say she’s never hungry or that the only things that taste good are salty foods such as French fries. Grandpa may lose control over his sweet tooth, living on Tastykakes and ice cream. The rest of the family worries that poor nutrition will make their elders’ already tenuous health even worse and hasten death. So, in frustration and fear, they chide or tempt loved ones to change their habits. Often, they learn what stubborn means. “It is extremely distressing,” said Louisa Miceli, a nurse with the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia who has heard about eating problems in many a home. “Eating is such an emotional thing.”
80 percent after 80 Because metabolism slows and activity declines, it’s normal for elderly people to want less food. What families may not know is that, as people get older, the way food tastes changes — and not in a good way. While our taste buds are one of the few things that hold up fairly well as we age, our sense of smell is what contributes most of what we think of as flavor — herbs and spices, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, coffee, wine. And that sense falls apart. According to research by Richard Doty, director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Smell and Taste Center, ability to smell peaks by age 40. It’s all downhill from there, with the slope growing sharply steeper after 60. Sixty percent of people between 65 and 80 have major olfactory impairment. More than 80 percent do after 80.
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Delores Daniels sorts almonds at the Blue Diamond Almonds plant in Sacramento, Calif., in 2011. People passing by the facility could get the smells of honey-roasted or salt-and-vinegar almonds being processed that bring on mouth watering cravings.
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Men are more impaired than women, and smokers fare worse than nonsmokers. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases are also associated with problems with sense of smell. Some medications cause trouble, too. Older people can also have distortions of taste that make everything — even water — taste salty or give foods a sour or bitter taste, Doty said. In cacosmia, one of the more alarming problems, foods take on a fecal flavor. In younger people, the sense of smell can be impaired by viruses, head injury, or chemotherapy. “People don’t appreciate how important these senses are until it happens to them or one of their loved ones,” Doty said.
Upgrading food Not being able to smell well can be a serious problem, said Ronald DeVere, a neurologist who directs the Smell and Taste Center in Austin, Texas. People may not smell smoke, leaking gas, or spoiled food. If they lose interest in food, they
The ability to smell comes from sensory cells, called olfactory neurons, found high inside the nose. These cells connect directly to the brain. Each olfactory neuron has one odor receptor. Odors release microscopic airborne molecules which stimulate the receptors. Neurons detect the molecules and alert the brain, which identifies the smell.
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may lose weight, a risk factor for other health problems in the elderly. Smell loss may also contribute to depression if older people curtail social activities that involve food. Many retirement communities are upgrading
food to make it fresher, tastier, trendier, and more attractive to potential customers. But, during interviews with representatives from several companies that house and feed the elderly, officials often seemed only vague-
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‘Zero is not a size’ The size fits individuals with a 23-inch waist, but officials at the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) in New York consider the new offering to be unhealthy. “We are disappointed that J. Crew is competing in the race to achieve a new low in marketing, which promotes poor selfesteem and dangerous weightloss behavior,” said Lynn Grefe, president and CEO of NEDA, which supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders. “Zero is not a size. The company’s new 000 sizing will only triple the practice of unhealthy dieting in a society obsessed with skinny,” Grefe said. “Sadly, some of those vulnerable to eating disorders will compete to fit in this new size and others will be subjected to even worse self-image challenges, because they can never achieve such an unrealistic goal naturally.”
4. Anosmia can be caused by normal aging, something physically blocking the flow of air through the nose or destruction of the membranes lining the inside of the nose
Source: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, Nobelprize.org, Ear, Nose, and Throat Center of New York City, Merck Graphic: Chicago Tribune
J. Crew catches flak for new size – XXXS Lisa Beasley said she’s made significant progress in recent months with her battle against bulimia. Like many other sufferers, Beasley also continues to wage war against what she said are unrealistic ideals about physical beauty. ”It’s tough when the world is telling you that you should be small and you know that being too small is unhealthy,” said Beasley, 22. Even tougher, she said, are the new vanity sizes being offered by the preppy clothier J. Crew. J. Crew officials created a buzz this month by introducing a new size, XXXS, or, Triple 000.
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Shown above is the inside of a J. Crew store. J. Crew officials created a buzz this month by introducing a new size, XXXS, or, Triple 000.
Demand from Asia Samantha James, a Northeast resident who also suffers from an eating disorder, said after the retailer’s announcement she visited a manager at a J. Crew store in Washington, D.C., to express her dissatisfaction with the new size. “The manager wouldn’t come out and speak to me after one of the customer service girls told him what I was there for,” said James, 29. “I wanted to give him facts and a piece of my mind.” Officials at J. Crew said the new sizing accommodates a customer demand that’s primarily coming from Asia. “This has nothing to do with vanity sizing and accounts for the smallest percentage of our overall sizing assortment,” company officials said in a news release on July 12.
Some applause Some marketing experts called J. Crew’s new sizing a savvy busi-
ness move. Retail expert Jennifer Black, CEO and president of Jennifer Black & Associates in Oregon, told ABC News that many stores tend to stock smaller sizes in low numbers. She said she applauds more options for consumers and said J. Crew’s reasoning to appeal to Asian customers isn’t surprising. “We feel like the retailers in general never make enough in small sizes. What stocks out first when an item is hot are sizes 0 to 4,” said Black, who stands 5 feet, 5 inches tall. “I’m a 00 and I wonder what really small people do. They don’t have a whole lot of options,” she said. Gigi Ganatra Duff, vice president of public relations and communications at HSN Inc. in Florida, said she applauds J. Crew’s move, if it provides options for more body types.
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DeVere, who has treated several chefs with smell loss in his practice, said he has tried to educate the culinary industry, without much success. “Most people don’t think it’s a big deal,” he said. What you’re able to “taste” when your sense of smell goes are only the five basic flavors: salty, sweet, bitter, sour, and umami, a savory meaty taste. But subtle differences are gone. This explains the attraction of salt and sugar to the elderly. “They pour salt and they pour sweet,” Devere said. He said many older people don’t even realize they have a problem. Others complain that food is tasteless. “Sweet is probably the thing that is best maintained,” said Marcia Pelchat, an expert in sensory psychology at the Monell Chemical Senses Center.
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ly aware of sensory issues that might affect how residents perceive food. Chris Loss, a professor in the department of culinary science at the Culinary Institute of America, said the school recently began working on a project
Libraries to host ‘Medicare 101’ programs Residents who are enrolled in Medicare or will qualify within the next few months are invited to free “Medicare 101” programs at three public libraries in August. The programs will be presented by the nonprofit organization SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders). A representative will explain what is covered under Medicare, how individual parts differ from Medicare Advantage, and how to avoid potential financial penalties when opting in at a future date. The programs will take place:
Partnership Plans tobacco prevention education for Volusia youth SPECIAL TO THE COURIER
The Tobacco Free Florida – Volusia County Partnership will have an informational session on tobacco prevention education for schools at its next meeting on Monday, July 28, at 4 p.m. at the Volusia County Health Department, 1845 Holsonback Road, Daytona Beach. Teresa Williams, Tobacco Prevention Program manager for Flagler County, will present the successful program used in Flagler schools. The program involves free tobacco preven-
How much to restrict salt and sugar in the elderly is a question for a person’s doctor. Some doctors and nursing homes have loosened restrictions, especially for the oldest patients. They have concluded that weight loss in this population is a bigger danger than ice cream and cookies. “At that point in your life, I’m about saying ‘yes’ more than I say ‘no,’ ” said Elizabeth Kautz, a registered dietitian at KendalCrosslands Communities in Kennett Square. Still, most experts agree that good nutrition still matters. “You are what you eat, at any age,” said Carol Lippa, who studies Alzheimer’s disease at Drexel University.
• 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. For more information, call 386-257-6036, ext. 16167. • 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. For more information, call 386-789-7207, option 1, then 4. • 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St. For more information, call 386-6764191, ext. 21084. SHINE supports the Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ mission by providing free and unbiased health insurance counseling through a network of volunteers, empowering Florida seniors to make informed health care choices.
tion education for students caught with tobacco products on school campus and was developed as an alternative to the fine-based mandatory classes. The partnership plans to present the free class alternative to Volusia County Schools for the upcoming year. The partnership is a countywide, locally organized group committed to saving lives and improving the overall health and wellbeing of residents and visitors by reducing and/or eliminating the use of tobacco products. It’s organized to advocate on the local, state and national level for prevention of the initiation of tobacco use among youth; protection from secondhand smoke; and, promotion of tobacco cessation. Anyone is welcome to attend this and any of the partnership meetings. For more information on this and how to help teens stay tobacco-free, call Kristen Mialki at 386-274-0601.
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Bipartisan jobs bill tackles urban, youth unemployment “Supporting education and training for our youth is a smart investment that can help rebuild local economies and pay dividends over the long term.” – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
MARC H. MORIAL TRICE EDNEY WIRE
ban Jobs Act, a bill advocated and championed by the National Urban League, they helped craft bi-partisan legislation that responds to the education, skills, and employment needs of millions of individuals who are unemployed or under-employed and face multiple barriers to Just when it seemed Congress employment. was no longer capable of working together on any level to serve the Needs to be met best interests of the American peoThe National Urban League and ple, on July 9 members of both par- the advocacy work of our Affiliates ties in the House of Representatives on the Urban Jobs Act were the imjoined forces to pass a new biparti- petus for many of the local youth san jobs bill, the Workforce Innova- provisions that are now a part of tion and Opportunity Act (WIOA). the WIOA, as well as provisions for With the passage of WIOA, millions funding to non-profit organizations of unemployed and under-em- that operate effective workforce ployed workers and urban youth of training programs. These include color can now receive the job and a focus on the needs of youth, aged skills training, as well as the sup- 16-24, including high school dropport services, they need to chart a outs, and individuals with multiple path to a better future. The bipar- barriers to employment, such as extisan vote in the House was 415-6. offenders, youth who are in or have The Senate passed the bill in June aged out of the foster care system with a 95-3 bipartisan majority, and the long-term unemployed. and it is now headed to President Passage of this legislation repreObama’s desk for signing. sents a special victory for commuThe decade-plus struggle for nities of color where unemploycongressional renewal of the na- ment continues to outpace the nation’s preeminent job training leg- tional average. In June, overall unislation was finally won, thanks employment fell to 6.1 percent and in large part to the tenacity, com- the rate for Whites is now at 5.3 permitment and leadership of Sena- cent. But African-American unemtor Kirsten Gillibrand of New York ployment remains in double-digand Rep. Chaka Fattah of Pennsyl- its at 10.7 percent. The rate for Hisvania. As co-sponsors of the Ur- panics is 7.8 percent. Most disturb-
“The future of our economy depends on an educated, skilled workforce that encompasses all individuals – even the most disconnected and at risk.” – Congressman Chaka Fattah
ingly, African-American and Hispanic youth continue to experience extremely high rates of unemployment. According to a joint statement from Senator Gillibrand and Congressman Fattah, “The average unemployment rate for minority youth in May was almost 24 percent for African-Americans and just over 12 percent for Hispanics. Approximately 5.8 million youth, or nearly 15 percent of 16 to 24 year olds, are neither employed nor attending school, and as a result not developing the skills, education and job experience necessary for quality jobs.” Passage of the Urban Jobs Act provisions in WIOA will help reduce youth unemployment, strengthen our economy and give millions of young people of color access to the education and skills needed for success in work and in life. The legislation also complements the National Urban League’s extraordinary $100 million, 5-year Jobs Rebuild America initiative, which is bringing together resources from the government, business and non-profit sectors to help bring jobs and hope back to hardpressed communities – reducing unemployment, creating jobs and expanding economic opportunity in 50 communities throughout the nation.
Marc H. Morial, former mayor of New Orleans, is president and CEO of the National Urban League. Write your own response at www.daytonatimes.com.
Strengthening the Black Diaspora The idea hit me last week during the international panel at our 22nd annual conference in Chicago. Speaking on the panel were National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) members from Colombia, Benin, Ghana, Suriname, Ethiopia and France. (Ghana, France and Suriname have participated at previous conferences). It was Colombia’s first and they were given an NBCC board seat (Juan Camilo Cabezas) for their effort in forming a strong and viable chapter headquartered in Cali, of 2.5 million people, 70 percent of them Black.
Unified by our past As each representative spoke, my mind started clicking and the excitement was overcoming. At the end of the session, I rose, walked to the podium and said: “Regardless of where we live in this world, we have one thing in common besides our race. We have been exploited, imprisoned, raped and enslaved by Europe. Whether we were put on a ship and taken across the Atlantic Ocean for a life of slavery or colonized via our land being stolen and new borders drawn that do not make sense and our resources plummeted for over a century. “We have been harmed by historical proportions. The future is
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ours and we must now become united under a banner of economic empowerment. Once we have connected all the dots of the African Diaspora we will unite and present two demands to the United Nations: 1. Recognition of our plight and 2. Be given a formal apology. From there we move forward and become productive because God will bless the one who has his own. We will have our own!” It was received with a standing ovation.
Moving forward Oh, how resilient we have been. Now we will not only survive but begin to thrive. The Chinese and Indians have successfully done this and we can, too. South America has 140 million Blacks. The United States has 45 million. There are significant amounts elsewhere such as 5 million in France and nearly 2 million in the United Kingdom. The city of Guangzhou, China has more than
300,000 Blacks. It would be safe to say that there are 1 billion on the African continent and nearly 300 million throughout the rest of the world. Wherever there have been Black American soldiers, Black babies were born. Vietnam, Germany, Korea, Philippines, Italy and other 20th century military venues hold descendants of these soldiers. They are there waiting to communicate with the rest of us. Technology now allows us to do this. I am going to put a couple of my staffers to work on this. Searching the Internet, they will make contact and build a gigantic database. We will sort their interests industry and commerce. Kay and I started a local Black chamber in Indiana. Then we started a national Black chamber in DC. Perhaps it is now time to start a global Black chamber. It will have to be virtual and a periodical publication produced that will inform us of opportunity and good case studies and models. It reminds me of the saying, “If not you then who; if not now when?”
Harry C. Alford is the cofounder, President/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce. Write your own response at www.daytonatimes. com.
Black Press: The voice of Black America — Part IV To publish a document is to establish a permanent record for the future. To publish a newspaper is to preserve an official record of the news and perspectives of a particular period, which is useful today and in the future. The Black Press has been around since the publication of the first Black newspaper. Freedom’s Journal, in 1827, which had as its motto: “We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.” But Black protest has also been in the form of pamphlets. The most famous was published by David Walker, issued two years after the nation’s first Black newspaper. What was it about David Walker’s publishing his Appeal to the Coloured People of the World that made slave masters in 1829 so fearful and uncomfortable? It was Walker’s inspiring use of the printed word that stirred the very soul and spirits of the enslaved masses of African people to rise up at all cost against the “evils” of slavery. David Walker’s publication, often referred to as David Walker’s Appeal, gave the antislavery movement a resolute, charismatic voice for grassroots resistance by those held in the “clutches of slavery.”
DR. BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS, JR. NNPA COLUMNIST
Acclaim for the Appeal
est earthly desires are, to keep us in abject ignorance and wretchedness, and who are of the firm conviction that Heaven has designed us and our children to be slaves and beasts of burden to them and their children. I say, I do not only expect to be held up to the public as an ignorant, impudent and restless disturber of the public peace, by such avaricious creatures, as well as a mover of insubordination – and perhaps put in prison or to death, for giving a superficial exposition of our miseries, and exposing tyrants.” As the Black Press of America prepares to cover the upcoming U.S. – African Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C, August 4-6, 2014, we are reminded of how far we have come since that September in 1829 when David Walker published his Appeal. We still need a strong articulate “Voice of Black America” as the steadfast printed press complemented by the digital press to ensure that our struggle continues with effectiveness and efficiencies.
Walker, a native of Wilmington, N.C., had relocated to Boston, in his quest to escape the overt brutality of chattel slavery in southeastern North Carolina. According to the David Walker Memorial Project, “Many historians now regard the Appeal as one of the most important social and political documents of the 19th century. Nothing like it had been published before. It remained a rallying point for African-Americans for many years after Walker’s death. And it informed the thinking of generations of Black leaders, including Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. Du Bois, Martin Luther King, and Malcolm X.” In the preamble to the Appeal, Walker emphasized, “I am fully aware, in making this appeal Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is the to my much afflicted and suffer- Interim president and CEO of ing brethren, that I shall not only the National Newspaper Pubbe assailed by those whose great- lishers Association.
VISUAL VIEWPOINT: IMMIGRANT CHILDREN
BOB ENGLEHART, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Haven’t I seen these people before? For much of this month I was experiencing flashes of déjà vu. It’s come from watching the demonstrators in some towns across the country and reading some of the commentary and reader responses in the newspapers and the blogs protesting the Obama administration’s efforts to temporarily shelter the children fleeing the gang violence ravaging their Central American countries. I’d felt an insistent mental tugging that I’ve seen these people and heard these people and read what these people were saying before. Now I’ve realized I was flashing back to that period from the late 1950s to the mid-1970s – the years encompassing my childhood and young adulthood – when the scene and sound track of American life repeatedly included adults in some cities and towns angrily demanding that children be stopped from “invading” where they lived.
Skin color aside Then, of course, the skin color of those children was, by and large, darker — more my shade of brown — than that of the children who’ve fled from elsewhere to America’s southwestern border. And those children, like me, spoke English. And those children, like me, had been born in the United States, descended from parents and grandparents and, most likely, a long line of ancestors who had been born in the United States. The children I’m remembering from those years, in other words, were American citizens of long lineage. But none of that shielded those children from their adult antagonists. Because those adults considered them, and their parents and all the other Americans who looked like them – who looked like me – to not be American citizens in any sense of that concept. They – we – were “illegal” by dint of skin color and previous condition of servitude. Those adults declared that the children who looked like me had “illegally” crossed boundaries to go where they did not belong, where they were not wanted. And, in fact, in some places, like Little Rock, Ark. and New Orleans, La. and Cambridge, Md. and so on,
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the children who looked like me were breaking what had been “law.” In other places, like Chicago and Boston and so on, they were challenging long-standing customs and bureaucratic rules which had the force of law.
Grown bullies As with the “border children” of today, the children of yesteryear who looked like me were also called “criminals,” “diseased,” a “pestilence” by mobs of adults at whose fringes lurked men with guns they carried to buck up the courage they needed to harass children. Then, as today, it was the task of the pundits and the politicians who agreed with the children’s adult tormenters to speak of obedience to law and custom, and the need to defend property values, and the “tyranny” of “Washington” in order to simultaneously obscure and justify the spectacle of adults threatening children. Yes, I have seen those adults who’ve been so much in the news this month waging war on children before, because the virus they’re carrying makes all the people infected by it look and sound the same across time and place. But, as I remember happening a half-century ago, some Americans today have also chosen kindness over cruelty, decency over indecency. Undoubtedly, they’re the ones who understand that the mid-20th century “invasion” into the rest of America of the children who looked like me and the boundary crossing of the children who came behind them redeemed the American Dream and saved American society by illuminating a fundamental human truth: When you open wider the gates of opportunity, the benefits to all stretch far beyond imagining.
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SAFETY MA YOR
1. How do I ensure my children’s safety while swimming? The safest place for children to swim is in a roped-off area with a trained lifeguard present. Not all lakes provide a swimming area. For those without one, follow these tips: • Make sure the area is clean, well maintained and away from boaters. • Check docks for loose nails or broken boards and keep children from swimming underneath. • Inflatable toys, while fun, should not be used as a personal flotation device. Always keep a close eye on children. • Jump in feet first to avoid injury. • Learn CPR in case of an emergency. • Bright-colored swimsuits keep children visible in natural surroundings. • Outfit children in water shoes to keep them safe from sharp objects. • Keep plenty of water and sunscreen on shore. 2. How do I stay safe while swimming in the ocean? The American Red Cross offers these tips: • Never swim alone. • Check the surf conditions before you enter the water. Check to see if a warning flag is up or check with a lifeguard for water conditions, beach conditions, or any potential hazards. • Stay away from piers, pilings and diving platforms when in the water. • Keep a lookout for aquatic life. Water plants and animals may be dangerous. Avoid patches of plants. Leave animals alone. • Make sure you always have enough energy to swim back to shore. 3. What should I do if caught in a rip current while swimming in the ocean? Don’t panic. A rip current will not pull you under the water, only out to sea. Remain calm to conserve energy and swim parallel to shore to escape the current. Once free of the current, swim back to shore. You can prevent getting caught in a rip current by recognizing what it looks like. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says to look for any of these conditions: • A channel of churning, choppy water. • An area having a notable difference in water color. • A line of foam, seaweed or debris moving steadily seaward. • A break in the incoming wave pattern. 4. What tags/registration are needed when boating? According to the U.S. Coast Guard, all undocumented vessels with any sort of propulsion must be registered in the state in which it will be used most. When you register, you’ll be given a “certificate of number,” which must be displayed on your boat or other personal watercraft. Numbers must be painted or permanently attached to each side of the forward half of the craft in at least 3-inch-high block letters. Validation stickers have to be within six inches of the registration number, according to your state instruction. Your state boating authority has a list of registration requirements; some states require all vessels to be registered.
boating fatalities decreased to 560, the lowest number of boating fatalities on record. This news comes one year after the previous record low was recorded in 2012, with 651 recreational boating fatalities. From 2012 to 2013, deaths in boating related accidents decreased by 14 percent. 12. What is boater’s fatigue? According to the American Red Cross, people should be aware of the “dangerous toos” — too tired, too cold, too far from shore, too much sun and too much strenuous activity. The combination of these elements wears on the minds and bodies of boaters, increasing the risk of drowning, especially when mixed with alcohol.
Facts, tips and trivia about water safety, rules and laws
13. What is BWI or BUI? Depending on your state, boating while consuming alcohol is called a BWI, or boating while intoxicated, or a BUI, boating under the influence. A BWI or BUI can lead to fines and/or an arrest for those operating a boat with a .08 blood-alcohol level (.10 in some states) or higher.
time of departure and expected time of return; boat description; number; size; make and capacity; the number of passengers; and an emergency contact. 7. When and why should I check the weather conditions? Weather should be checked before leaving and periodically throughout the day. Boaters should remain aware of cloud formations and rapid changes in weather conditions. Puffy clouds with considerable vertical development indicate unstable air. Boaters with marine radios can check weather reports from local Coast Guard stations or from the NOAA Weather Radio, found at seven frequencies ranging from 162.400 to 162.550. For station listings, go to http:// weather.gov/nwr/listcov.htm.
tion device if he or she isn’t wearing one. • Reduce speed and turn around slowly. • Approach the victim from downwind or into the current — whichever is stronger — stop the engine and pull the victim into the boat. To prevent people from falling overboard, keep passengers off areas not designated for seating. Don’t stand up, move around when the boat is under way or lean off the side, and don’t sit on pedestal seats when boat is not idling
8. What do I do if I get caught in bad weather? In addition to putting on a personal flotation device, passengers and boaters should: • Sit low in the bottom of the boat to avoid lightning. • Secure loose items. • Keep water out of the bilge. • Steer the bow at a 40-45 degree angle into the waves and head to the nearest shore. • Anchor the boat if the engine fails.
10. What do I do if there is a boating accident? Always check with your state boating authority: Some states require all boating accidents to be reported immediately. The U.S. Coast Guard requires that a Boating Accident Report (BAR) be filed if a boat is involved in an accident that results in the following: • Loss of life. • Personal injury that requires medical treatment beyond first aid. • Damage to the boat and other property damage of $2,000 or more. • Complete loss of the boat. Timelines for reporting types of accidents vary. Go to www.uscgboating.org/ safety/fedreqs/law_report.htm for full details.
9. What do I do if someone falls overboard? If a passenger falls overboard, boaters should: • Throw the victim a personal flota-
11. How many boating fatalities occur each year and what are the causes? The U.S. Coast Guard’s 2013 Recreational Boating Statistics show that
5. What should be on my pre-departure checklist? Before leaving the dock, these safety items are needed: • Personal flotation device for all passengers • Throwable flotation device • Fire extinguisher and flame arrestor • First-aid kit • Muffler installed on the engine • Horn, whistle or bell • Navigation lights Boaters should also make sure their boat is operating properly and complete the following: • Give a float plan to a responsible person on shore. • Check the steering and throttle controls and lights. • Check for fuel leaks. • Check personal flotation devices for mildew or broken straps. • Drain water from the engine and make sure the bilge plug is secure. • Make sure fire extinguisher is fully charged. 6. What’s a float plan? A float plan is given to someone remaining onshore such as a relative, friend or a local marina employee. In the event of an emergency, float plans allow help to reach you and contain information about where you are going;
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14. Does everyone on the boat need to wear a life jacket? Everyone under the age of 13 is required to wear a Coast Guardapproved personal flotation device, and poor swimmers should wear one, too. Boaters are required to have a personal flotation device on board for all passengers. 15. How do I know if my child’s life jacket fits correctly? See graphic, below. 16. What are safety tips for water sports? When towing a skier or tuber, check equipment and ropes for wear and tear, keep an extra person on board to watch, stay parallel to the shore when landing, know proper hand signals, keep watch for underwater obstructions such as floating debris, always wear a personal flotation device when being towed and be mindful of the time (in most states, skiing is prohibited between sunset and sunrise). 17. What is a personal watercraft? Examples are Jet Skis and water bikes where operators sit, stand or kneel on the vessel rather than inside it. 18. What are the rules and regulations regarding personal watercraft? Rules vary by state and can be downloaded in a PDF format from the U.S. Coast Guard: www.uscgboating.org/regulations/ boating_laws.htm 19. How do I safely use my personal watercraft? Operators should follow these tips for a safe ride: • Follow the 50-foot rule. All operators must keep their personal watercraft 50 feet away from other vessels, platforms or people unless idling. • Don’t operate one at night. In most states, it is illegal to use one between sunset and sunrise. • Be courteous, follow traffic patterns and don’t jump the wake of another vessel. • Travel with friends. Traveling with two or three other personal watercraft ensures help if an emergency occurs. 20. What environmental considerations should I take into account when operating a personal watercraft? If not used correctly they can cause serious harm to the environment. Before operating yours, take the following into consideration: • Stay out of shallow water. Running your personal watercraft in shallow water disturbs sediment and aquatic vegetation, which can clog the water pump. • Don’t create unnecessary wake. When too close to shore, creating a wake can cause erosion. • Only dock in designated areas. Docking on shore or in reeds and grasses damages delicate environments. • If possible, fuel your personal watercraft on land. This prevents oil and gasoline spills, which are harmful to the environment. — Written and compiled by Jennifer Hall, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Dungy says he would not have drafted Michael Sam BY TOD PALMER KANSAS CITY STAR (MCT)
It’s a storyline that’s bound to be scrutinized — even over-scrutinized — during Rams training camp, as the roster cuts are made and, if Michael Sam sticks on the 53-man roster, week by week during the NFL season. By now, surely every football fan is aware that Sam, a former Missouri defensive end and the reigning co-SEC defensive player of the year, became the first openly gay player drafted into the NFL. Former Buccaneers and Colts coach Tony Dungy, who now serves as an in-studio analyst for NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” pregame show, weighed in, telling the Tampa Tribune, “I wouldn’t have taken him. Not because I don’t believe Michael Sam should have a chance to play, Tony but I wouldn’t Dungy want to deal with all of it. It’s not going to be totally smooth … things will happen.”
Drafted 249th overall Sam was considered by many a mid-round pick after matching the Tigers’ single-season record with 11 1/2 sacks as a senior. He finished with 48 tackles, including 19 for a loss, along with two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
Flagler NAACP to host memorial golf tournament The Flagler County NAACP will sponsor the 13th Annual Jacqueline A. Browne Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Pine Course of the Grand Club, 400 Pine Lakes Parkway, Palm Coast. The late Jacqueline A. Browne revitalized the dormant Flagler County branch in 2000 after being approached by individuals experiencing bias. Browne, an educator, was Chairman of the Public Works Committee of the Palm Coast Service District Advisory, forerunner of Palm Coast becoming a city. New and returning sponsors are invited to support the annual tournament. The sponsorship levels have benefits that could afford the opportunity to play without cost. Contributing organizations and individuals who sign up will be listed at the luncheon on a sponsorship banner and/or sign in the teeing area of the course. Registration begins 7 a.m., followed by the shotgun start at 8 a.m. For further details, contact Harry Davis at 386437-5082, Willard Anderson at 386-586-4053, or Carol Gorham at 386-4469982.
Sam, whose sack and forced fumble in the closing minutes helped ice Missouri’s Cotton Bowl victory against Oklahoma State, was a unanimous firstteam All-American. Still, after Sam publicly disclosed his sexual orientation in mid-February and then struggled at the NFL Combine, his stock fell. He eventually was drafted 249th overall, with the 34th pick in the seventh round, by the Rams.
Treated like anyone else General manager Les Snead and coach Jeff Fisher seem to be aware of the history being made and, far from shying away, understand the increased scrutiny Sam brings to the organization. Sam, of course, isn’t the first gay player in an NFL locker room. He’s just the first openly gay player, but the Rams are saying all the right things as far as his attempt to play pro football. “There’s a 90-man roster right now,” Rams wide receiver T.J. Moe, who was Sam’s teammate at Missouri, said in the Tampa Tribune article. “It doesn’t go 89, and then Michael Sam’s over there — this is the gay team, this is the straight team. Michael Sam is on the team and he’s treated just like anyone else.”
Support for Tebow While Dungy said Sam should have a chance to play, in 2007, he “embraced” Indiana’s proposed ban on same-sex marriage.
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St. Louis Rams defensive end Michael Sam attends an introductory press conference on May 13 at Rams Park in Earth City, Mo. Dungy also supported another player who was the attention of intense media scrutiny, Tim Tebow. Dungy said he would spend a top-10 pick on the former Florida quarterback before
the 2010 NFL Draft. Even after Tebow was released in April 2013 by the Jets, Dungy continued to voice his support. Tebow did not play in the NFL
last season and, although he reportedly hasn’t given up hope for an NFL career, signed a multiyear deal in December with ESPN to be an analyst on the forthcoming SEC Network.
Goal of soccer program to help special-needs kids BY ALEXANDRA TORREALBA MIAMI HERALD (MCT)
The conclusion of the World Cup has not ended soccer fever throughout South Florida, especially among smaller fans. Oscar Amuz, a passionate soccer trainer born in Uruguay, is devoted, body and soul, to Hope for Autism, United for Soccer Foundation, also know as Autism Soccer, an organization he founded last year to teach the basics of soccer to about 120 children with autism, Down syndrome and other special needs. “My children learn to share. They learn the day-to-day contact with other children,” Amuz said. “For a regular child, kicking a ball is simple. But I have children for whom kicking a ball is a miracle. To want to play soccer is in itself a miracle.” Amuz, who focused on teaching the children how to control the ball and kick it toward the goal, said the classes are essential to strengthen participants’ self-esteem, motor coordination, concentration and social interaction with other children. Though there is a schedule for each class, Amuz said that it’s hardly ever followed. With his group of children there must be flexibility to deal with the unexpected. Jacob Hamoui, a 6-year-old who was diagnosed with autism at age 3, began the program in October. The soccer classes, his mother Ayme Hamoui said, have helped him “extraordinarily.” “During the first class, he would not let go of my husband,” Hamoui said. “In the second class he wanted to participate, but if my husband moved away, he would stop. In the third class, he went by himself but we had to remain in his visual field. Today, when he went in through the door, he turned around and said, ‘Bye, Mama!’”
Has balance The most evident improvements that Hamoui has seen in her son are his balance and motor control. “He was a child who had no coordination. He would start walking and, without any obstacle in front of him, he would stumble or wobble against a wall. Since he
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Oscar Amuz, soccer trainer and founder of Hope for Autism, United for Soccer Foundation, is surrounded by the kids during a soccer class at 5inco Indoor Soccer in Hialeah on July 3. has been in the program, it hasn’t happened again. He has balance and feels safe,” said Hamoui. “To work with these children you have to have a heart, but you also have to treat them as normal children. Sometimes we harm them when we try to overprotect them, because we don’t let them experiment,” Hamoui said. “Oscar is the type of person who pushes them, but you can tell he does it with the best of intentions. And they respond.” Hamoui also said that Jacob has been able to make friends in the class, and that he talks about his classmates when he is getting ready for soccer class.
Comfortable environment Naiara González, a 3-yearold girl, also attended a recent class, though not because she has a disability. Her mother, Luz González, brings her to class so that the girl can learn to interact and understand children who are different from her. “Many children reject special children because they have physical and mental differences,” González said. “I bring my girl to practices to be in that atmosphere so that she doesn’t end up being one of those children who reject.” Amuz charges $50 a month per child to pay for balls and uni-
forms, but he said that if a parent lacks the resources, he lets them enter the program anyway. Donations to Autism Soccer can be made through their fiscal sponsor, the American Autism Association. Amuz’s motivation is to give an opportunity to all children to play and participate, regardless of the disabilities or limitations they may have. “These children are difficult,” Amuz said. “They can kick you, claw you and bite you. But, in the end, they are children. And for the parents, the fact that someone would tell their child: ‘You are important to me, come play with me even though you may fail a thousand times,’ is what counts. They deserve everything.”
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How to get your kids involved in cleaning FROM FAMILY FEATURES
Chores are an important part of teaching children about responsibility. By encouraging kids to be accountable for completing everyday chores, even at an early age, you might be surprised at their willingness to share in the household duties. Here are some tips on how to get the kids involved in creating a happy, healthy and clean home.
Stick to a routine Consistency is a key component in motivating children to follow through with chores. Make sure to stay on schedule so your kids don’t get into the habit of procrastinating until the following week.
Keep expectations reasonable Go in knowing that your kids aren’t going to clean in the same way you would. Be sure to encourage them along the way for their efforts and resist the urge to criticize or redo the chores they’ve completed.
Request specific actions Make sure you give them clear and specific tasks to complete. For example, rather than telling your kids to put their clothes away, ask them to fold their clothes and put them in the dresser drawers or hang them in the closet.
Use family-friendly cleaners Fight everyday household messes with a cleaner that’s safer for your family and paper towels that are better for the environment, like Ology All-Purpose Cleaner and 100 percent treefree paper towels. The cleaner’s plant-based formula is free of harsh solvents, dyes, ammonia and artificial fragrances. Even if your child is too young to clean the countertops themselves, you can feel good about using these cleaners that contain no harmful chemicals when you
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As children grow older, their abilities change and their responsibilities should adjust accordingly. children are close by.
Use a reward chart For kids, especially the younger ones, a visual reward chart is a great motivational tool and helps children to feel a sense of accomplishment. Purchase a set of gold stars or fun stickers, and allow them to mark off each chore on the chart once finished. After a certain number of chores are completed, offer a small reward for their hard work, such as a movie of their choosing or a special dessert.
Give ample praise Even more important than material rewards, is the satisfaction
CHILDREN 2 TO 3 YEARS OLD Put toys away Stack books and magazines Place dirty clothes in hamper Fold washcloths CHILDREN 4 TO 5 YEARS OLD Feed pets Make the bed Water houseplants Empty wastebaskets
of a job well done. Make sure to give lots of encouragement along the way as well as positive feedback once the chore is complete.
CHILDREN 6 TO 7 YEARS OLD Sweep floors Set the table Replace toilet paper roll Rake leaves CHILDREN 8 TO 9 YEARS OLD Put groceries away Load dishwasher Walk the dog Vacuum
Chores by age group As children grow older, their abilities change and their re-
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sponsibilities should adjust accordingly. Here are some examples of chores that are appropriate for each age group.