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‘An honor guard of strong, positive men’

PEOPLE SPEAK

Elementary students greeted

by Black male role models on first day of school

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

When Turie T. Small Elementary School students arrived at school on Monday, they were welcomed by a large contingent of Black males.

The 100 or so new faces the children saw at their school were part of the Million Father March, which has grown out of recognition of the power of male involvement in the education of all students.

Bethune-Cookman University President Dr. Edison Jackson was among the group of 100 Black men, which included B-CU students, local Black leaders, and fraternity brothers, as well as elected city and county officials.

The gathering took place about 7 a.m. on Monday at Turie T. Small, an elementary

One hundred Black men, which included B-CU students, local Black leaders, and fraternity brothers, as well as elected city and county officials, are shown at T. Small Elementary on the first day of school.

school attended primarily by Black students.

“Now more than ever before, Bethune-Cookman will step forward and assume the leadership role that is inherent in continuing the mission, work, and legacy of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune,” Jackson said.

Committed fathers A press release from the university stated that “Bethune-Cookman is leading the charge to post men near

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Hundreds support fired beach officer on Facebook

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

The Volusia County Beach Patrol officer fired for “offensive’’ text messages and pictures sent while on duty will appeal his dismissal.

Jason Harr, attorney for Todd Snipes, sent a request to be heard on Aug. 13 to the county’s human resources office via fax and through the U.S. Postal Service.

“We are requesting that we be provided advance notice and the opportunity to be heard on the matter, before any additional action is taken,’’ wrote Harr.

Snipes received Todd notice of his disSnipes missal Aug. 9 from George Recktenwald, director of the county’s Department of Public Protection.

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The Hype Dance Group performed during the Unity Festival at Daisy Stocking Park on Aug. 17.

Closing out summer with music, food, fun Midtown’s first Community Unity Festival draws hundreds to park

‘No racist’

FROM STAFF REPORTS

A Facebook group started last week titled “Support Todd Snipes” has attracted more than 400 supporters, said Greg Gimbert, the creator of the post.

In an exclusive interview with the Daytona Times this week, Gimbert said he went to junior high with Snipes and called him “a regular, nice guy.’’

Gimbert said he and Snipes reconnected a few years ago while he was working with a group that wanted to get rid of the beach patrol officers.

He said Snipes called him to go on a ride along to see what they do. Afterward, Gimbert said he

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undreds turned out Aug. 17 for live music, food and fun for Midtown’s first Community Unity Festival at Daisy Stocking Park.

Hosted by Daytona Beach Commissioner Paula Reed, the festival was designed to give residents a family-friendly venue and age-appropriate activities to celebrate summer’s end in the heart of Daytona Beach.

“As a new commissioner, I wanted to host a fun event where all residents would feel welcomed and embrace our great community. I also wanted to raise money for the Rose Marie Bryon Center. They do so much for the children in our community, and I want them to know how much I appreciate their service,” Reed said.

The Community Unity Festival was sponsored by PepsiCo, Bethune-Cookman University, AFSCME, Vitas, Brown & Brown Insurance, and the City of Daytona Beach.

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Children were able to play on inflatables in addition to getting their faces painted during the daylong event.

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More than 1,100 new students at B-CU School term includes new master’s degrees, renovations of dorms and dining hall FROM STAFF REPORTS

Bethune-Cookman University’s fresh crop of new students arrived Aug. 15 and school officials expect more than 1,100 freshmen and transfer students. More than 3,500 students are enrolled at the university for fall classes.

B-CU also has raised admission requirements such as higher grade-point averages. The university had nearly 8,000 student applications for the fall semester, double what it normally receives.

The freshmen were treated to a special program the afternoon of Aug. 15 at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center.

They were entertained by members of B-CU’s band and choir members.

Weekly service required They also were welcomed by

Michelle Thompson, dean of the Freshman College; the school’s new chaplain, the Rev. John Baldwin II; and other student and faculty leaders.

The students would meet BCU President Dr. Edison Jackson on Aug. 18 during the formal freshmen induction ceremony at the center, which included their parents.

The freshmen will be required starting next month to attend a weekly chapel service, a tradition started by founder Dr. Mary Please see STUDENTS, Page 3

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Dr. Edison Jackson, president of B-CU, addresses freshmen and their parents during an orientation event.

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AUGUST 22 – AUGUST 28, 2013

Deltona wins fight about right to speak at meeting NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

A woman who sought to speak at a city commission meeting about a massive development plan did not have the right to be heard under the state’s Sunshine Law, an appeals court ruled last Friday.

The 5th District Court of Appeal sided with the city of Deltona, which did not allow Volusia County resident Barbara Herrin to speak during a discussion about a major development known as Farmton.

The discussion involved a memorandum of under-

standing that Deltona entered into with Volusia County about transportation and water issues. Herrin, who represented a group called the Edgewater Citizens Alliance for Responsible Development, Inc., alleged the city violated the Sunshine Law by not

allowing her to speak.

Law passed in spring A three-judge panel upheld a circuit-court decision in favor of the city.

“Here, the statute does not mention the right to be heard or participate,’’ the

appeals court ruled. “The phrase ‘open to the public’ most reasonably means that meetings must be properly noticed and reasonably accessible to the public, not that the public has the right to be heard at such meetings.”

Lawmakers this spring

passed a measure that says, in part, members of the public shall be given a “reasonable opportunity to be heard” before government boards and commissions.

The appeals court said the new law is consistent with its interpretation of the Sunshine Law.

A growing movement: Peace Riders promote way to unity and harmony

BY CHARLENE MUHAMMAD THE FINAL CALL

COMPTON, CALIF. – A multi-ethnic, multi-faith coalition recently gathered for the 10th United in Peace Foundation’s Peace Ride in honor of slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin.

Hundreds of motorcyclists and low riders participated in their largest ride ever on July 28.

Decked in orange, grey and classic black leather, they also held their first multi-city ride in honor of the thousands of families whose children have been gunned down in senseless violence throughout the country.

The grassroots coalition has taken a unique approach to issues of race and justice that have resurfaced since a jury acquitted Trayvon Martin’s killer, George Zimmerman, on July 13.

Their aim is to reinvigorate the spirit of the 1995 Million Man March, wherein more than two million Black men responded to the call of Minister Louis Farrakhan to meet him in Washington, D.C. and pledge to become better fathers, husband, and stewards of their communities.

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Crowds recited the pledge from the Million Man March and held copies of “The Way to Happiness,” a non-religious booklet of moral precepts written by L. Ron Hubbard, at the most recent July 28 gathering. There have been 10 Peace Rides since it began in October 2012.

‘Blessing and a sign’ “The 10th Peace Ride was actually a blessing and a sign from Almighty God Allah that what we’re doing is approved by Him because it’s growing,” said Student Minister Tony Muhammad, Western Region representative for Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam and founder of the Peace Rides. “We’ve been consistent and it gets bigger every time we have done this and it shows that we’re filling a void, which is the aspiration of the people is peace but they just don’t

know how to bring it into existence,” he added.

Congresswoman Janice Hahn stated, “As much as I’m outraged over Trayvon Martin, I think what this ride does today and what this rally does today is say we ought to be outraged if any of our young people are killed.

The Rev. Alfreddie Johnson, founder of the World Literacy Crusade, cofounded the Peace Rides and along with Dr. Hanan Islam of the American Health and Education Clin-

ics, POWER 106 FM’s Big Boy, sponsor the rides. Pastor Claude Powe, head of the Called to Destiny Ministry, members of various motorcycle clubs of Southern California and the National Low Riders Association, are heavily involved in the peace effort. Powe also heads a network of motorcycle clubs from Central to Southern California.

“I think this is just the beginning of a mass movement. We’ve only scratched the surface,” said Pastor Powe.

Ready for peace The riders waved UPFest flags, and, the roaring of their engines, communicated silently by pumping the Black power fist and peace sign with the scores of people who had run out of their homes and businesses, and lined the streets to videotape the procession.

Residents took pictures and many just waved in awe. One young man rode his bike as fast as he could pedal, keeping his eyes on the road while determined to videotape the motorbikes with his cell phone.

The smiles on faces from young to old were priceless.

“L.A. is ready for peace!

That’s right. Thank ya’ll,” an

elderly woman yelled at the caravan when they turned the corner at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall. Mothers and children watched from behind thick black security gates and families waved from high on balconies.

The approximate fivemile procession paraded from Magic Johnson Park in Compton, through Inglewood, the Crenshaw District and South L.A. before rejoining thousands at the park for a free festival and concert. Festival participants were reciting the Million Man March Pledge as the caravan rolled into the park. “I felt like I was at the Million Man March. It was powerful,” an unidentified young woman said.

In a poignant moment during the program, activist Vicky Lindsey of Project Cry No More and the Southern California Cease Fire Committee, asked everyone who had a child that was killed by gang or gun violence to gather in front of the stage.

Within less than five minutes, the area could hold no more. While they gathered and Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” played from loud speakers, a video slideshow depicted photos of many loved ones gone but not forgotten.

SNIPES changed his mind to support the need for the officers. During their encounter, he said Snipes was the same guy he knew growing up.

“Folks who know him know he is no racist. He is a good guy getting tore up because of politics,” Gimbert said.

Gimbert said for now he has no intention of organizing the followers of the “Support Todd Snipes” Facebook group.

“I don’t want to do anything to hurt his case. I’m not trying to make (this) a bigger deal than it is,” said Gimbert, adding his intent was to show that Snipes does have support in the community.

Upon learning that Snipes had requested to appeal his firing, Daytona Beach/Volusia NAACP President Cynthia Slater said “under the merit system rules, he has a right to an appeals process.”

“However, it is my hope that the dismissal stands.

In his duty as a public safety officer, Snipes’ acts were egregious, to say the least,”

Next year, organizers plan to take at least 50,000 bikers and 5,000 cars in a nationwide Peace Ride.

Compton’s Mayor Aja Brown, Carson Councilman Mike Gipson, and a field deputy for L.A. City Council President Herb Wesson and Sheriff Leroy Baca also presented UPFest with proclamations for their efforts towards peace.

The peacemakers in turn presented the various city and law enforcement leaders with orange-framed awards for their long-standing work and for supporting the community’s call for peace.

In another jaw-dropping moment, a local businessman donated $25,000 to the UPFest Foundation and pledged another $10,000 before he left the stage.

The next Peace Ride is scheduled on Aug. 25.

‘Lack of judgment’

‘Biggest regret’

Right to appeal

Going nationwide

“Another thug gone! Pull up your pants and act respectful. Bye Bye thug, rip”, a response to the George Zimmerman second-degree murder trial. Zimmerman was acquitted on July 13 in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.

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He said Snipes may deserve a scolding or smack for his actions but said “crucifying’’ Todd is not right.

Gimbert said he has spoken to Snipes since he sent the texts and the Facebook posting. Although he said Snipes would not go in to details, Gimbert said he did say his actions were “the biggest regret of his life.”

Gimbert said the feelings of Black leaders about the texts are real and valid but they should have an open mind and look at Snipes’ entire record.

He said he was not aware of any complaints of racism against Snipes.

“To preach forgiveness and offer none, I struggle with that,” Gimbert said referring to members of the Black clergy who have been out front calling for Snipes’ ouster along with the local NAACP.

“Get involved by choice and not by force because this happens from the top of the hill to the bottom of the hood and it ain’t all good when you feel this.

But guess what, it don’t stop me from fighting because I believe! I believe that the violence can stop,” Lindsey said.

Volusia County Beach Patrol Director Mark Swanson received information on July 16 that Todd Snipes, who was a beach patrol captain, had sent derogatory racial texts and picture messages, including the ones shown above, to several individuals after the verdict in the George Zimmerman trial. The texts and picture messages were part of a packet in the county’s investigation sent to the Daytona Times.

Slater said.

“To disseminate or even take part in this behavior was unethical. It is my opinion that Snipes felt it was acceptable to send this type of racist information out through social media for anyone to have access. I question his judgment and behavior not only in this incident, but in his duties as an officer.’’

Also since Snipes’ firing, Volusia County has released the entire internal investigation packet, which included documents, interviews and photos of text messages.

Snipes was interviewed on July 29 by Captain David Vanis with his attorney present.

According to the transcript, Vanis told Snipes “neither your statements, nor any information or evidence that is gained by reason of such statements can be used against you in any subsequent criminal proceeding. These statements may be used against you in relation to division disciplinary actions.”

Created as a joke Snipes said he did not find offensive the pictures he texted or that were texted to him, but he did admit others in the public might find them offensive and racist.

Snipes said it was never his intention for the posts he sent to be seen by anyone other than the persons he chose to text and said they were created as a joke.

Snipes also wanted to make it clear the pictures that have been reported in the media were not on his Facebook page but sent via his phone.

In spite of his actions, Snipes said he still believes the public would trust him to be impartial and fair with minority groups.

Started last month He blamed the media for starting lies about the incident, which may be affecting the reputation of the Volusia County Beach Patrol office.

“I’d be the first, if I offend-

ed anyone on the beach, I’d be the first to apologize to them,” he continued.

According to the conclusion of the internal investigation obtained by the Daytona Times, Beach Safety Director Swanson received information on July 16 that Snipes had sent a derogatory racial texts and picture messages to several individuals.

The person giving this information to Swanson wished to remain anonymous.

Who got text, photos According to information in the investigation, the thread was originally started by Snipes on July 14 at 8:13 p.m.

The pictures were sent to current employees Michael Berard, Officer John Texter and Officer Russell St. John. All three were interviewed for the investigation.

The initial picture also was sent to four former employees and three other phone numbers not asso-

ciated with Volusia County Beach Safety employees.

Three other pictures were sent by unknown parties, not beach safety employees.

None of the other current or former, beach safety personnel ever replied to, nor submitted pictures to the text thread.

The person who reported it also shared with Swanson the Facebook posting Snipes had posted on July 14, 2013. The posting read,

Swanson determined the images sent by Snipes were profane and inappropriate for one of his employees to be transmitting.

Snipes has admitted to initiating the text thread with a picture of Paula Dean while he was on duty. He also said he sent a picture depicting a darkskinned George Zimmerman and a teenaged White male. The other pictures with the text threads were sent by friends of his that are not associated with Volusia County.

The fired officer also admitted to posting “Another thug…..” on his Facebook page, but not while on duty.

He was aware of the county’s social media policy, which he signed on Jan. 12 of this year.

In a letter from Recktenwald to Snipes on Aug. 9, the director stated that “given the serious nature of this misconduct, gross lack of judgment, the negative light in which you cast your division, consequential damages that have affected you colleagues, organization and community and consistent with the recommendations of your supervisors within your chain of command, I am proceeding with my intended action to dismiss you.”

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STUDENTS from Page 1 McLeod Bethune.

The Rev. David Allen, a B-CU alumnus and previously associate pastor of evangelism at Trinity United Methodist Church in Gainesville, will be the university’s first dean of the chapel and executive chaplain.

New programs, renovations There are other changes at the university, including the establishment of a College of Health Sciences to focus on new health-care degree programs and the creation of a new School of Liberal Arts. New master’s degrees are in psychology and criminal justice administration.

A new master’s in public health and bachelor’s in sports medicine also are planned for 2014 and a master’s in nursing in 2015.

Dorms have been renovated and students began moving into them last week. Returning students also will find that the dining hall has been renovated as well and there is new technology in classrooms.

Construction will start in September to demolish most of the Harrison Rhodes Memorial Social Science classroom building on Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard. A new four-story, $4 million building will include classrooms, research labs and offices.

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Bethune-Cookman President Edison Jackson, left, is shown with Harold V. Lucas Jr.

Lucas signs charitable trust with B-CU; starts with $100,000 gift SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOHN REEVES/B-CU

Top: B-CU’s Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity, a music fraternity, performed for the incoming freshmen.

Above: More than 1,000 freshmen along with some of their parents gathered at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center to read an oath as part of the university’s induction ceremony for new students.

University opens campus in Deltona SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Bethune-Cookman University is extending its reach in Florida with the opening of its Deltona Campus on Monday. A crowd milled around new classrooms and administrative offices at 1555 Saxon Blvd., a renovated medical complex that houses the new campus.

A performance by the Wildcats Marching Band followed a ribbon cutting at the satellite campus that opens for classes Thursday with about 25 to 50 students. General education classes such as English and math will be taught from the university’s professional studies program leading to degrees such as business administration, criminal justice, elementary education and liberal studies.

“Young people and not-so-young people will have the opportunity to (expand) their formal education beyond high school,” B-CU President Edison Jackson said at the dedication. “We want to offer a range of academic activities in a way where people can stay at home and do online courses. This is just the beginning.”

Daytona resident and retired educator Harold V. Lucas Jr. signed a charitable trust with BethuneCookman University on Tuesday. Lucas initiated the trust with a $100,000 gift to the institution.

Lucas has a 75-year history with Bethune-Cookman, beginning as a child whose father worked closely with institution founder Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune.

“Daddy set up the first accounting system for the school and worked as Mrs. Bethune’s corresponding secretary,” said Lucas, whose mother died when

he was nine years old.

“So, I would go up to her house and sleep while they worked late into the night.”

was his life and I knew that I was expected to be just as generous with such a fine institution.”

Tribute to father

Honors, organizations

A former track and football coach at B-CU, as well as an alumnus, Lucas fought back tears as he reminisced about his father’s role at the college.

Harold V. Lucas Sr. raised his son alone after his wife died, and he left a lasting example of philanthropy.

“My father always talked about service to school, church and community,” Lucas said, “and that helped me develop pride in being able to help others.

Bethune-Cookman

Lucas graduated from Bethune-Cookman in 1953 and later earned a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. In 2005, he received the prestigious HBCU Philanthropist Award from the Kresge Foundation and the Coca-Cola Company and the Distinguished Alumni Award from the National Association of Equal Opportunity in Higher Education.

He has contributed his time, talent and resources to numerous organizations, including the United Way, Serenity House, Children’s Advocacy Center and Daytona Beach Human Relations Council, among many others.

Bethune-Cookman President Edison O. Jackson lauded Lucas for his legacy of service to the university and to the community.

“Men like Mr. Lucas and his father sustain us, even today,” Jackson said. “We have to respect and honor those who came before us and who set an example of true philanthropy.”

Above: BethuneCookman President Edison Jackson is surrounded by elected officials, Deltona community leaders and B-CU staff as he cuts the ribbon for the opening of the Deltona campus.

Left: B-CU President Edison Jackson greets Deltona Mayor John C. Masiarczyk, Sr..

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AUGUST 22 – AUGUST 28, 2013

Celebrating the ‘masses’ of the mass movement Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wasn’t there by himself.

On that sweltering sunlit day of Aug. 28, 1963, King and the other leaders of the national civil rights organizations didn’t stand at the Lincoln Memorial and speak their powerful words to an empty outdoor auditorium of the National Mall.

They spoke to the masses of the movement – a quarter-million strong in Washington that day, and millions more glued to television sets and radios around the country. And they spoke to White America for the masses of the movement.

But it’s critically important to understand that their speaking for the masses was, in significant measure, just a matter of convenience.

It in no way diminishes the oratorical, intellectual and tactical brilliance of King; Whitney M. Young, Jr. of the National Urban League; Roy Wilkins of the NAACP; A. Philip Randolph of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the famous Black union of Pullman railroad porters; Dorothy I. Height of the National Council of Negro Women; John Lewis of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee; and James Farmer of the Congress of Racial Equality; or the organizational genius of Bayard Rustin to say they didn’t build the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s by themselves.

The masses of Black Americans and their few allies among other Americans – those who stood on the front lines and those who worked behind the scenes – did.

They did so by their work, largely out of the somewhat protective spotlight of the national media, in

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scores of Southern cities, towns and hamlets. And they did so at a great cost.

Reality of movement The sugary sentimentality that often obscures the reality of the civil rights movement era glosses over the fact that the March itself was bracketed by two terrible acts of racial violence. It occurred just two months after Medgar Evers, the NAACP’s fearless Mississippi field secretary, was assassinated as he stood in the driveway of his home, and two weeks before Klan extremists in Birmingham, Ala. dynamited the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church during its Sunday School hour, killing four young Black girls.

That those evil acts did not provoke the Black masses to break their commitment to nonviolence underscores their profound discipline – and patience with White America – during those years.

role of the masses better than anyone. So, King, in his historic speech paid homage to them in words that are still too little recalled: “I am not unmindful that some of you have come here out of great trials and tribulations. Some of you have come fresh from narrow cells. Some of you have come from areas where your quest for freedom left you battered by the storms of persecution and staggered by the winds of police brutality. You have been the veterans of creative suffering. Continue to work with the faith that unearned suffering is redemptive.”

Unearned suffering

Tragically, they would for some years after that continue to endure such “unearned suffering.”

But the masses of the Movement persevered then and beyond the 1960s, and over the last four decades have brilliantly used the power of the vote their activism brought them to help redeem the Constitution’s “self-evident” declaration about the “unalienable rights” of human beings.

So, as America marks the hallowed moment of the 1963 March on Washington, let us remember not only who was on the podium but also who made up the vast Three iconic events throng surrounding the Lincoln I’ve always considered the Memorial – the ones who in equal three most metaphorical events measure made it an event for the of the Movement to have been the ages.

Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955; Lee A. Daniels is a longtime the Little Rock (Ark.) school desegregation effort of 1957; and the journalist based in New York first attempt by civil rights activ- City. His latest book is “Last ists in Selma, Ala. to march from Chance: The Political Threat Selma to Montgomery to demand to Black America.’’ Click on this story at www.daytonathe right to vote: Of course, the Movement’s na- times.com to write your own retional leadership understood the sponse.

A brand-new problem for Republicans During the past year, we have watched monumental change take place all over the world; not just in terms of democracy, but in terms of culture, law, and politics, etc.

Our major institutions have not been immune from this change that is sweeping across the globe.

There has been a major push to redefine what a family is; we have redefined marriage; we have redefined sexuality — no longer is there male or female, now there is other; there are now gay Christians; we now have Christian gangsta rappers, etc.

Everything seems to be changing other than the Republicans approach to engaging the Black community.

My readers know, that I think the RNC, under chairman Reince Priebus, seems to be the only one that has had a substantive approach to dealing with this issue.

He has hired Black staffers, he has gone into the Black community, and he actually listens to Blacks who bring ideas to him that make sense.

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decisions issued by the Supreme Court — voting rights and affirmative action. Neither the house or senate leadership had any coordinated response that would speak directly to the Black community. Even more problematic is the fact that the leadership in the Congress has no Black Republicans that they seek out for advice and guidance.

You have White members and their staffs who think they know more about the Black community than a Black person. You have absolutely no engagement with the Black media from these members.

The Democrats constantly parade Black liberal all over various news outlets. They constantly brand the Republican Party as racist, bigoted, and non-caring about the poor. And what is our party’s response? Total silence.

Party’s leadership seems to be stuck in the past. If they continue to surround themselves with the same White staffers, White consultants, and White media advisers, guess what — let me paint the picture for you.

There will be no more marriage (as we know it), there will be open borders, taxes will be north of 90 percent, and Republicans will be true minority party (as in numerically).

Being right is not enough. We Republicans are very good at utilizing our majorities to force our political agenda into law; but we are horrible in explaining to those outside of the party why and how our actions will benefit them.

Unfortunately, this is not a brand new problem; but rather a brand problem.

Raynard Jackson is president and CEO of Raynard Jackson & D.C.-based public relations/ government affairs firm. He can be reached through his website, Associates, LLC., a Washington, www.raynardjackson.

Total silence com. You can also follow him on Twitter at raynard1223. Click Now juxtapose that with our on this story at www.daytonamembers of the House, Senate, Stuck in the past With the winds of change blow- times.com to write your own reand our 30 governors.

In June, there were two major ing all around, the Republican sponse.

Another warrior rises in St. Paul In my travels I have met many outstanding warriors. The late Arthur A. Fletcher and Parren J. Mitchell have cultivated the nation’s landscape in terms of economic empowerment.

There is no one who can possibly mess with Dorothy Leavell in Chicago and get away with it.

These greats and legions of others give us hope for the future and a better world for our children.

Recently, we were informed of another warrior living in St. Paul, Minn. Pastor Fredrick Newell is of that same ilk. He has led a fight to change the discrimination against people of color and all of the exploitation it entails in this twin city.

The data proves that St. Paul discriminates against people of color and its insistence on feeding an “Industrial Poverty Complex” within its city limits is remnant of Jim Crow. They won’t own up to their vile treatment of Blacks. They insist on a race neutral program called the “Vender Outreach Program” instead of affirmative action.

disparity studies and have denied all decent opportunities for the Section 3 community. Pastor Newell made a very clever straHARRY C. tegic move. He has incorporated ALFORD the Whistle Blowers Program and NNPA COLUMNIST the False Claims Act into his advocacy. These tools brought legal U.S. Supreme Court the city must action into the “arena.” change. They refuse but Pastor Newell is well on his way to make Emulate Newell them change.

Using these two tools, Pastor He is merging proper disparity Newell has proved his case. St. studies (showing negative impact Paul should be paying the Secon Blacks), Title VI of the Civil tion 3 community more than $200 Rights Act complaints and Section million in damages.

3 of the HUD Act into a rolling asOur Justice Department is runsault against those who refuse to ning games on the matter of damstop their discriminating ways. ages but they cannot dispute that Section 3 requires that recipients Pastor Newell’s claim has merit. of HUD funding (cities, counties, We are joining forces with Passtate, public housing authorities, tor Newell and will show Black etc.) must set aside 10 percent of chamber chapters how to emuall construction contracts to Sec- late the above wherever it is needtion 3 Businesses. ed. Fredrick Newell is a bona fide Also, 3 percent of all other con- hero. tracts to Section 3 businesses and 30 percent of all new jobs generHarry C. Alford is the coated from that funding to be Sec- founder, president/CEO of tion 3 residents. Any person liv- the National Black Chamber ing under the poverty level or liv- of Commerce. Website: www. ing in public housing is a Section nationalbcc.org. Email: halMake them change 3 resident. ford@nationalbcc.org.

Click St. Paul’s problem is that they on this story at www.daytonaIt is a failure and per the Civil Rights Act, Section 3 of the have refused to enforce Section 3, times.com to write your own reHUD Act and decisions of the ignored recommendations from sponse.

VISUAL VIEWPOINT: BACK TO SCHOOL

BOB ENGLEHART, THE HARTFORD COURANT

Hip-Hop artists miss a beat by avoiding D.C. march Beginning this weekend, there will be two celebrations of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom – one on Saturday, Aug. 24 and another one on Aug. 28, the actual anniversary of the march.

Yet, I haven’t heard or seen much enthusiasm from the hiphop community and began to wonder what it is going to take to bridge the gap between these two generations. While no one can argue the importance and significance of the original March, we may have to pull teeth to get this generation to participate wholeheartedly. Let’s examine why.

If you analyze many hip-hop songs, the content contains much of what each individual sees or interprets during their life experience. Many even fabricate or over exaggerate their experiences to emphasize their point.

Listeners respond because they can relate to or vividly visualize the subject matter.

‘Prove it to me’ When it comes to the Civil Rights Movement, young people simply don’t see the benefit. Hiphop has a ‘prove it to me’ mentality. It is also suffers from an instant gratification syndrome. If we want to successfully connect the generations we have to present a transparent agenda that leads to direct and tangible results for everyone.

The hip-hop community analyzes through sharp lenses and is slow to trust anything that is presented by people who are considered outsiders. That is also why anyone who poses as hip-hop’s ally gets away like a fat rat.

Quality over quantity I reached out to 24 Hours of Peace founder and hip-hop artist Hakim Green from Channel Live weighs in with his perspective, “Considering it’s the 50th anniversary of the March, it’s a shame that we aren’t more focused on it and haven’t risen to the level that inspired the original March. I don’t understand why our elders

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haven’t been galvanizing people to honor the 50th anniversary as soon as President Obama started his second term in office. The Million Man March for me was the commemorative event that carried the spirit of the March on Washington. Even though I can’t make it, I hope the outcome is quality over quantity, and the right people show up to Washington.”

Not in tune When asked about the lack of interest in the hip-hop community, Hakim further emphasized that rap community, (not to be confused with the hip-hop community) is not in tune.

Another recording artist, P.S. Dot, said, “I appreciate and definitely respect it, (the 50th anniversary march) but there is so much that needs to be done.

While we have a Black president in office, we still have incidents like Trayvon Martin with virtually the same response we had 50 years ago. Nothing. Personally, I feel like there needs to be a new avenue of protest. We in the hip-hop community need to know what is the next course of action.”

It seems like we still have some convincing to do.

Jineea Butler, founder of the Social Services of Hip Hop and the Hip Hop Union is an analyst who investigates the trends and behaviors of the community and delivers programming that solves the hip-hop dilemma. She can be reached at jineea@gmail.com or tweet her at @flygirlladyjay. Click on this story at www.daytonatimes.com to write your own response.

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Sharpton deals with ‘tomorrow’ at Durham’s anniversary

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

It was no ordinary Sunday at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Daytona Beach. The occasion was the 10th anniversary of Dr. L. Ronald Durham as pastor of the church.

But the real treat for those in attendance was witnessing the Rev. Al Sharpton prove that he is more than just a civil rights activist and host of a cable TV show, but actually what God called him to be – a preacher of the gospel.

Praise for Durham Sharpton titled his sermon “One More Night with the Frogs,” referring to Exodus 8 in the Bible. He made the point that like the pharaoh, too many people say “tomorrow,’’ delaying the blessings that God has in store for them.

Before completing his sermon, which prompted about 10 people to come to

the altar to give their lives to Christ, Sharpton paid tribute to Durham, his friend.

It was the reason he agreed to preach at the Daytona Beach Church, one week before he is scheduled to lead the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s 1963 March on Washington in D.C. Sharpton said many people could not believe he would take the time out of his busy schedule to fly into Daytona Beach for Durham when he had so much on his plate involving the D.C. event that is expected to draw hundreds of thousands.

Hundreds attend service Sharpton said that over the years Durham had earned his respect and loyalty. It was Durham he called to help him organize a rally in Sanford a year in a half earlier to pressure local law enforcement there to arrest George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin.

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Dr. L. Ronald Durham is escorted in to Greater Friendship by Agnes Tinsley. Behind them, Durham’s wife, Maureen, is escorted by Carlton Scarlett.

“Durham has balance dealing with social justice and bringing a thousand souls to Christ,” Sharpton said about Durham’s fight against injustices and also managing to increase Greater Friendship’s roll at the same time.

Sharpton said there are two types of leaders – thermometers and thermostats.

He called Durham and himself thermostats – they just don’t measure the temperature but change the temperature of a room.

More than 900 people filled Greater Friendship for the anniversary.

Area ministers and choirs helped Durham celebrate his anniversary during three different services beginning Aug. 16.

“It’s been a wonderful 10 years here at Greater Friendship, and I look forward to the future with great anticipation,” Durham said.

The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks Sunday at Greater Friendship.

Al Bouie, B-CU’s assistant vice president for the University’s K-12 Initiatives is shown at Turie T. Small Elementary with Volusia County Councilman Josh Wagner, School Board Member Ida Wright, Daytona Beach City Commissioner Paula Reed, Mayor Derrick Henry, Superintendent Margaret Smith, Turie T. Small Principal Earl Johnson, the Rev. Larry Edwards, Area Superintendent Vickie Presley, the Rev. Kevin James, B-CU President Edison Jackson and Police Chief Mike Chitwood.

Johnny Charles remembered as a ‘faithful servant’

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

Elder Charlie Charles held back tears as he read Psalms 23 on Aug. 10 during the celebration of the life of his brother, Johnny Charles, a popular local educator, coach and 30-year employee of the Florida Department of Corrections.

Retired educator Vivian Charles grabbed a rose from the top of her husband’s casket as it was wheeled out of Allen Chapel AME Church to be taken to its final resting place.

Pastor Nathan M. Mugala, who delivered the eulogy at the service that attracted hundreds of family members and friends, said Charles “had always talked about going home.” He said Charles was prepared for life after death.

“He preached his own funeral by the way he lived and treated people,” Mugala stated.

Charles passed away peacefully at his Johnny home surrounded by family and friends Charles on Aug. 2. He was born July 4, 1928, to the late Raymond and Eddie Lee (Driskell) Charles.

He grew up in Daytona Beach, one of nine siblings.

He attended Bonner Elementary, Campbell Sr. High School and Bethune-Cookman College.

Used his gift Mugula said he was confident when Charles met the Lord, God said he him, “Well done thy good and faithful servant.”

“It’s one thing for people down here to say it but to hear it from the Lord,” Mugala continued. He reminded the congregation no one knows when the lord will come, and he cautioned them to do like Charles and “make proper preparation.”

“Use your gift. People are sitting down on their gifts. If you got it, be able to use it. Charles used his gift. Even in his sickness, Mr. Charles was trying to do God’s work,” Mugala said.

He concluded by telling Charles’ friends and family if they also want to hear “well done that good and faithful servant” for the Lord, they need to use their gifts, be governed by God, and be grateful for the Lord’s grace.’’

Veteran, coach Charles was a veteran and served in the Korean War as a staff sergeant. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health from Bethune-Cookman College. He furthered his studies at Stetson University toward a master’s degree. His professional career revolved around playing sports, both professional baseball and football.

After retirement from professional and semiprofessional sports, he taught and coached football and basketball at Jerkins High School in Jasper, director of recreation centers in Daytona and Ormond, taught and served as assistant football coach at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, and was athletic director for the Florida State Prison in Starke for 30 years.

He married Vivian Hickley on Dec. 24, 1954. He was preceded in death by a son, Scott Marlo Charles. Along with his wife, he is survived by Stacy Mark Charles (Loretta), Miami; grandsons, Jamelle and Jared, Miami; brothers, Elder Charlie Charles (Mildred), Daytona Beach and Edwin Charles, New York; a sister, Virginia Charles, St. Petersburg; and a host of other relatives.

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Children get a warm greeting as they arrive Aug. 19 to Turie T. Small Elementary.

men from Page 1 the front doors at schools with sizable Black student populations to create an honor guard of strong, positive men who support all children at that school.”

“The Million Father March is an opportunity for all men to show their commitment to the educational lives of their children on the first day of school and throughout the school year,” the statement continued.

The National Fatherhood Initiative reports that when men are regularly and substantially involved in the education and social development of children, those children have higher standardized test scores, higher grade point averages, higher attendance rates and higher highschool graduation rates.

Additionally, those children have lower rates of suspension, expulsion, and arrest, as well as fewer incidents of violent behavior, and they are less likely to use drugs, alcohol or engage in premature sex.

‘We will not sit idly by’ The Million Father March, started by the Black Star Project, marks the beginning of a yearlong educational, social, financial, emotional and spiritual commitment by men to children. The Black Star Project is a national program committed to improving the quality of life in Black and Latino communities by eliminating the racial academic achievement gap.

“Our children must see the university taking an active role in their academic, cultural, and spiritual lives. We will not sit idly by. We stand with each child, not just

The Million Father March is an opportunity for these men to show their commitment to the educational lives of children on the first day of school and throughout the school year.

“Our children must see the university taking an active role in their academic, cultural, and spiritual lives.”

Dr. Edison Jackson

President, BethuneCookman University on the first day of school but throughout the 20132014 academic year and beyond,’’ Jackson stated.

“I am excited about our new K-12 Initiatives and the willing heads, hearts and hands of our administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The university is committed to making its considerable talents and resources available to children through-

out Daytona Beach and Volusia County.’’

Mentoring program in works Al Bouie, B-CU’s assistant vice president for the university’s K-12 Initiatives, called it “a great start for the year for the students and men who participated.’’

B-CU also will use this event to begin identifying male participants for a K-12 mentoring/tutoring program being developed through the initiative.

The students at Turie T. Small were among 55,149 participating in first-day enrollment for Volusia County Schools, confirmed spokesman Nancy Wait, who also noted enrollment is expected to peak to over 60,000 by Labor Day. Call 773-285-9600 for more information about the Million Father March and how to become involved.

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Three B-CU players on FCS All-America team Defensive standouts Addison, Fields and Richardson selected SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Bethune-Cookman football players Nick Addison, Jarkevis Fields and LeBrandon Richardson have been named to the USA College Football Preseason All-America Team for the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). All three Wildcats were selected to the second team on defense.

Addison, a 6-2, 180-pound junior from Tampa, is a member of this year’s Preseason All-MEAC First Team on defense after being selected to the AllMEAC First Team in 2012. He started all 12 games as Nick a sophomore, finAddison ishing the season with 68 tackles, including 37 primary stops.

The Spoto High School alum led the Wildcats with four interceptions totaling 135 return yards, includJarkevis ing one of the lonFields gest interception returns in school history – a 90-yard touchdown return at Hampton.

His career-high four interceptions allowed him to finish tied for sixth in the Mid-EastLeBrandon ern Athletic ConRichardon ference (MEAC) in that category, as well as leading the Wildcats and placing seventh in the league in passes defended with 11.

For his efforts against Hampton (11 tackles, two interceptions), Addison earned MEAC Defen-

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Bethune-Cookman’s Isidore Jackson (2) celebrates a touchdown against the University of Miami at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sept. 15, 2012. The Wildcats lost 38-10 to the Hurricanes but went on to end last season 9–3, 8–0 in MEAC play, and were crowned conference champions. sive Player of the Week, TSN Defensive Player of the Week, CFPA Defensive Player of the Week and BSN Defensive Back of the Week.

Fields: B-CU’s leading tackler Fields, a 6-0, 230-pound senior from Sanford, enters the 2013 season as the MEAC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. He returns as the team’s leading tackler from the 2012 campaign.

He ended the season with 103 tackles (sixth-best in the MEAC), six tackles for losses and a sack.

He also dropped back and broke up four passes, while helping the B-CU defense finish third nation-

ally in passes intercepted.

Fields was named to the First Team All-MEAC squad in 2012, as well as receiving the Army Strong Leadership Award at the Florida Classic. He also was the recipient of the MEAC/SWAC Challenge Walter Payton Achievement Award, in addition to being a preseason HBCU All-America selection by BoxToRow.

Richardson led in sacks A senior defensive lineman who transferred into the program from UCF prior to the start of the 2012 campaign, Richardson quickly emerged as a workhorse for B-CU in his first sea-

son. He is a member of the 2013 MEAC Preseason First Team on defense. The 6-2, 255-pound defensive tackle from Miami led the Wildcats in sacks (8.5) while finishing sixth overall on the squad in total tackles (53).

His 13 tackles behind the line was also good enough to lead the Wildcats, all the while ranking second in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in that category (0.71 sacks per game). He also registered a team-high seven quarterback hurries and two pass breakups for the Maroon and Gold.

Richardson would go on to finish the 2012 campaign with two fumble recoveries, including a 44-yard touchdown return

against Tennessee State. While at UCF, the Miami Central High School alum saw action in nine games as a redshirt freshman in 2011, recording seven tackles (six solo), one sack, a tackle-for-loss and two quarterback hurries.

B-CU’s first game of the 2013 football season is Sept. 1 vs. Tennessee State in the John Merritt Classic in Nashville, Tenn.

For the latest information on the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats, follow on Twitter, @BCUGridIron, and make sure to ‘Like Us’ on Facebook at BCUathletics. Join the conversation for all things related to B-CU football in 2013 by using the official hashtag #NeverSatisfied in all tweets.

Ready to shake those maroon and gold pom-poms B-CU names 30 cheerleaders and alternates for 2013-2014 SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

After completing a grueling summer camp and a round of open tryouts under Bethune-Cookman’s new coaching staff, the 2013-14 B-CU cheerleading roster is in the books.

Cheerleading coaches Becky Woodson and John Woodson, Jr. recently announced the 30-member roster and team alternates.

“We are so pleased to welcome the new Wildcats cheerleaders,” Becky

Woodson said. “We feel that this team’s talent level will display performances that fans have never seen before from the B-CU cheerleading program.”

Those trying out went through 14 days of vigorous training to hone the required skills. Twentysix members of this year’s squad come from those chosen for camp, including five that have competed at the world championships. The remaining members made the team through open tryout, with over 60 candidates working out to make the team.

Competed in Philadelphia The squad has already

undergone outstanding improvements, proven by a recent trip for select team hopefuls to the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp in Philadelphia, during which the Wildcats logged top-tier finishes in fight song cheer (second), sideline cheer (fourth) and team cheer (sixth) to rank fourth overall in the competition.

Woodson added, “We believe that this group will set the standard in years to come for B-CU cheerleading. This team is disciplined and now knows exactly what we expect. We are delighted to have five world-class athletes on the team and hope to attract and recruit more talent-

ed athletes for next season and into the future.”

Official roster On the cheerleading roster will be Ashley Belcher, Tre’Donavouis Bush, Blair Coley, Arielle Copeland, Yazmin Davies, Tamera Demps, Tonae Filer, Tarynn Gregg, Stantavious Hill, Deborah Johnson, Kenya Lawrence, Shanaya Martin, Monique Ming, Mikayla Norton, Alexis Oliver, Takeia Porter, Jyrah Purcell, Brianna Ransom, Gabby Smith, Lenisha Smith, Kimberley Smith, Imani Stevens, Toni Taylor, Semaria Tillman, Devin Tunnage, Dontia Warmack, Tiffany Wiggleton, Monica Wilkinson, Al-

Emotions around sneaker culture continue to run high

BY SUMMER BALLANTIME PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER/MCT

PHILADELPHIA — Maurice Holoway had been obsessing for six days. On that Monday he had read that the classic Air Jordan IIIs were being re-released.

These were the original red, white, and black kicks first made available to the public in 1988.

Holoway, 28, knew he had to get to the store early if he wanted a crack at the $160 shoes. He didn’t want to be disappointed.

By 7:30 on that Saturday morning, when the UBIQ store opened in the downtown Philadelphia Gallery mall, Holoway was standing pretty — first in line.

For the occasion he wore his Nike Barkley Posite Max Phoenix Suns in rich purple faux crocodile skin with zigzags of bright powder blue and a Nike swoosh in shocking orange that cost him about $250.

The importance of get-

ting to the store early could not be overstated, said Holoway, a mental health counselor from West Philadelphia. Nike releases only so many of the shoes in each size to each retailer — the company won’t specify the exact number.

“You don’t really know” if there will be enough to go around at any given store, Holoway said. “You just go with your gut.”

A half-hour later, he had been joined by more than a dozen other men when the doors opened. A UBIQ sales clerk started reading off names. And Holoway realized he wasn’t really first.

Reason for obsession Sneaker fans had come a week earlier to reserve their spot for the new Air Jordans.

He bided his time as a half-dozen or so men got their shot, two by two, at the shoes before him. Then

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Maurice Holoway takes a close look at the pair of Air Jordan sneakers he bought at Ubiq in Philadelphia after waiting in line to purchase them on Aug. 4. it was his turn.

He and another customer were let in to the store to claim their prizes. A metal gate clanged behind them.

Mall security lingered nearby.

Demand for sneakers is so high, fans have been driven to violence and rioting while waiting in line.

What makes a man get up early on a Saturday to

wait in line for sneakers?

Style, status, nostalgia, and, in many cases, the entrepreneurial spirit.

In a city where people are passionate about what they wear on their feet, sneakerheads like Holoway can be found weekly, following the release dates on the Internet, sizing up which shops have the shortest lines.

Experts — and there are

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A rigorous training camp was held this summer for those trying out for he cheerleading squad. ana Williams and Sharnell Young.

Alternates are Tyreka

Bradley, Tiijah Johnson, Tokeema Johnson and Dominique Lindsay.

experts on this subject — trace the obsession with sneakers to 1985 with Michael Jordan’s first release, with its signature pair of wings gracing the upper ankle. The Air Jordan I sold for $65, the most expensive shoe on the market at the time.

Today you can grab a pair on eBay for up to $1,500.

Jordan’s influence still colors the shoes today.

Red, white, and black — colors of the Chicago Bulls, led by Jordan to six NBA championships — are the most coveted.

A flashy pair of Adidas or Reebok will earn the long stare, but it’s the Jordans that get double-takes.

shoelace against a gray canvas sneaker, it’s a nice surprising pop of color,” Nixon said. “You’re definitely not trying to blend in with the crowd.”

Limited numbers of each shoe are released, spurring a frenzy to be one of the trendsetters to snag a pair, said David Reibstein, professor of marketing at University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. It’s also a justification to hike the prices higher and higher.

Demand is so high for sneakers, it has bred an underworld of shoe resales in specialty stores and on eBay. It’s even led to killings. In 2010, a group of teenagers shot 15-year-old Willy Tineo and stole his shoes as he lay dying in the street in Reading, Pa. When the LeBron X Denim shoe was released in June, a patron shot a man pickpocketing cash-rich targets outside a store in Atlanta. After fatally shooting him, he went back to his spot in line.

Maurice Holoway wound up getting his Air Jordan IIIs that day. He planned to play basketball in the afternoon, but was worried about the forecast for rain.

He decided to wear them after the game.

Flashier the better Sneakers are riding high on the surge of ‘80s and retro fashion that has been swelling over the last several years, said Natalie Nixon, director of Philadelphia University’s Strategic Design MBA program and a retail expert. They’re more than shoes, they’re the center of a subculture of style.

Each silhouette and color carries a symbol of status, the flashier the better.

“When you see someone walking down the street with a flash of color, even if it’s just a neon orange

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South Daytona police, firefighters ‘ticket’ students on first day of school SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

SOUTH DAYTONA – More than 150 students heading to the first day of classes at South Daytona Elementary School on Monday were “ticketed” by city police officers, but there were only smiling faces when children were presented with a coupon for a free Slurpee from 7-Eleven and a new pencil.

Officer Anthony Labombard said the first day of school is a great opportunity to build relationships between law enforcement and young people. The coupons, donated by 7-Eleven, are part of the corporation’s Operation Chill, designed to encourage “good behavior” by children and to support law enforcement community relations.

“This is a great way to build relationships with the children in our community,” LaBombard said. “Kids love Slurpee drinks and officers like the opportunity to approach children in a positive, non-authoritative role to reward good behavior.

South Daytona firefighter Ty Epling, dressed in full gear, greeted students and posed for photographs to the delight of many children.

Daytona State to kick off STEM seminar series Sept. 4 The School of Physical and Biological Sciences at Daytona State College announces its STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) seminar series for fall 2013. It will be free and open to the public.

“The seminars are designed to raise awareness of STEM and how these areas affect daily life; everyone is welcome,” said professor Gajendra Tulsian, who holds a Ph.D. and MBA. The first talk will offer a discussion of number theory and the field of discrete mathematics: The Growing Influence of Paul Erdos – a Legend of 20th Century Mathematics, presented by Alladi Krishnaswami, Ph.D., Department of Mathematics, University of Florida.

Krishnaswami received his master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of California and has been teaching at UF since 1986.

The one-hour seminar will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, starting at 5 p.m. in the Madorsky Theater, located in the Hossieni Center (Bldg.

1200), on the Daytona Beach Campus at 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.

Series schedule The STEM seminar series continues throughout the fall, each held at 5 p.m. at the above location:

• Sept. 18 - Trying to Think Big in Conservation? Space, Time and Ambition - Reed Noss, Department of Biology, University of Central Florida • Oct. 2 - Contaminants of Emerging Concern in our Environment - Nancy Denslow, Director, Protein Chemistry and Molecular Biomarkers Core Facility, University of Florida • Oct. 16 - Research Computing Infrastructure in the State of Florida - Erik Deumens, Department of Physics, University of Florida • Oct. 30 - Exploring the Architecture of Sound - Gary W. Siebein, School of Architecture, University of Florida • Nov. 6 - Modeling and Simulation in Drug Development - Hartmut Derendorf, Distinguished Professor and Chairman, Department of Pharmaceutics, University of Florida • Nov. 20 - Tick Tock, Tick Tock - How Embryos Tell Time - Mark Q. Martindale, Professor and Director, Whitney Laboratory, University of Florida • Dec. 4 - Emerging Pathogens - J. Glenn Morris Jr., Professor and Director, Emerging Pathogens Institute, University of Florida For more information, call 386-506-3779 or visit http://www.drtulsian. com/seminars_2013-14. php.

Pre-kindergarten vouchers now available PHOTO COURTESY OF CITY OF SOUTH DAYTONA

Brielle Young, 5, smiles after receiving a Slurpee coupon and pencil from South Daytona police and poses with firefighter Ty Epling before heading off to kindergarten at South Daytona Elementary School.

Voluntary Pre-kindergarten (VPK) is a free program for children who are four years old by Sept. 1.

Before signing a child up for VPK, a parent or guardian must pick up a VPK voucher from the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia if the child will attend a VPK program in Flagler or Volusia counties.

Call 386-323-2400 to schedule an appointment or send an e-mail to appointments@elcfv.org.