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Volusia County School Board Chairman Dr. Alfred Williams will be remembered as dedicated educator, administrator and family man BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com
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Dr. Alfred Williams first became a member of Volusia County’s school board in 1984.
he Volusia County community will come together at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Basilica of St. Paul Catholic Church to remember School Board Chairman Dr. Alfred Williams, who died unexpectedly Monday at Halifax Health Medical Center. Williams was 70. Williams, who first moved to Daytona Beach, in December 1978, was known as a dedicat-
ed family man, an accomplished educator and administrator, an active community volunteer and successful businessman. “He dedicated his life to providing a quality education for every child and an excellent working environment for teachers,” Volusia County Schools Superintendent Margaret Smith said in a statement. She referred to Williams as a loyal member of the “Team Volusia’’ family. “He had a big personality and a bigger heart for students,
Reaching out to young voters
teachers and the world of education. Dr. Al, as he was affectionately known, will be deeply missed,” she added. Williams started out as a teacher and a professor and worked as an educational consultant for low-performing high schools for Chicago Public Schools. He also was the executive director of the personnel department for the Austin (Texas) Independent School District. He was first elected to the Volusia County School Board in 1984 Please see WILLIAMS, Page 2
Elections probe zooms in on financial records of county council candidate BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com
PHOTOS BY Jean-Marie Appleby/Daytona State College
Cathy Washington, a candidate for Zone 6 City Commission seat, speaks with a Daytona State College student.
Candidates have their say at Daytona State College’s meet and greet BY ASHLEY THOMAS DAYTONA TIMES aysheldarcel@gmail.com
Candidates and their representatives filed into Daytona State College’s main campus Wednesday afternoon for a meet and greet. Candidate Day 2012 served as an opportunity for candidates, students and visitors to interact with each another and discuss issues affecting Volusians – just hours before the first presidential debate. Daytona State students and staff had a chance to hear from local, state and national representatives for this season’s elec-
tions as each candidate or representative was allotted a time to speak to the audience and share their stand on issues. “We had approximately 40 candidates show up. Some showed up that were not invited, which was great,” said Robert Grimm, director of Government Relations at Daytona State. “We had a fabulous turnout. It was a great success for the students and Student Government Association and has helped raised awareness of the election and the candidates.”
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About 20 registered Grimm said about 200 persons were in attendance at any given time and many students were involved in the process. “The League of Women Voters registered about 20 people during the event. There was Please see VOTERS, Page 6
The Daytona Times has learned the Florida Elections Commission (FEC) has launched an investigation against Volusia County Council candidate Nancy Epps pertaining to a complaint filed against her by a former mayor of Ponce Inlet. Epps also is a former mayor of Ponce Inlet and is running against incumbent Volusia County Councilman Josh Nancy Wagner. Epps Former Ponce Inlet Mayor Tony Goudie filed a complaint with the FEC against Epps, alleging that she has committed multiple violations during her bid to unseat Wagner.
Edith Shelley, a Daytona Beach mayoral candidate, listens to a group of students expressing their concerns about the future of Daytona Beach.
In a letter sent to Epps obtained by the Times, FEC Interim Executive Director Eric Lipman said the agency is investigating whether Epps incurred expenses for the purchase of goods or services without sufficient funds on deposit in her primary depository account and if Epps made or authorized expenditures prohibited by Florida election statues. “I believe voters should know this because it’s factual, salient information that gives one the ability to evaluate a candidate,” Goudie said about why he filed the complaint Please see EPPS, Page 6
Remembering the life of ‘Mrs. No. 1’ Minnie McCrary, popular teacher, remembered for work in classroom and community BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com
Although Minnie McCrary distinguished herself as a popular teacher at several Volusia County
Schools, many in the area called her “Mrs. No. 1.’’ She was married to former Volusia County School Board member Earl McCrary, who before being elected to that post was a popular principal at Campbell Junior High. He was known for referring to all his students as “No. 1.” They, in return, called him “No. 1.’’ “I knew Mrs. McCrary from the time that I spent at Campbell Middle and the years after. She was our original “Michelle Obama.” The way that she sup-
ported Mr. McCrary, the staff and faculty, the students, and especially the community was unlike any other. She was a ‘Mother’ to all and will greatly be missed,” said Tommy Huger, who works for the City of Daytona Beach as its facilities manager.
NAACP life member Daytona Beach NAACP President Cynthia Slater remembered Mrs. McCrary as a staunch supporter of the NAACP. Please see MINNIE, Page 6
Minnie and Earl McCrary worked diligently to improve the lives of children in Volusia County.
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Compiled by the Daytona Times Library will discuss ‘1408’ The Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island and Cinematique will feature “1408” as part of its book-and-a-movie series, “Cinematique under the Stars,” Oct. 5. The book discussion begins at 5 p.m. in the children’s library auditorium. The movie begins at dusk in Riverfront Park at Beach Street and Magnolia Avenue. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Hot dogs, popcorn,
candy and sodas will be sold. The rain date is Oct. 12. This free event is co-sponsored by the Daytona Beach Library Friends of the Library and the Volusia County Public Library system. More information: Deborah Shafer, 386-257-6036, ext. 16264. Children and Families Advisory Board to meet The Children and Families Advisory Board will meet at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Historic Courthouse training
Hobnob with candidates The Daytona Regional Chamber is sponsoring a hobnob event on Oct. 16 at the Ocean Center to give voters an opportunity to meet with candidates on a one-on-one basis followed by on-stage presentations. All candidates appearing on the November ballot are invited. There also will be straw votes via computer on the presidential race and several other key elections and issues. RSVP
to Josie at 386-523-3675 or josie@daytonachamber.com. Haunted house opens Oct. 19 The Heritage Preservation Trust of Volusia County is hosting the Ghost Stories and Folklore of Lilian Place and Daytona Beach Tour this month. Tours will be held Friday and Saturday nights, Oct. 19, 20, 26 and 27 from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 and the 30-minute tours run continuously during these hours. Lilian Place is located at 111 Silver Beach Ave. More information: www.heritagepreservationtrust.org or Micki Mansfield 386-299-5628. Overweight workshop set for Oct. 9 The Planet Wellness Founda-
tion is hosting a free informational workshop titled: “Overweight, Tired and Emotional – What’s your Thyroid got to do with it?” Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Port Orange Library. Reservations are requested and can be made at 386-267-1204. County plans Fall Fun Day Children can expand their knowledge about local agriculture during Fall Fun Day at the Volusia County Agricultural Center, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19.The hands-on workshop will feature activities to include applesauce making, roasting pumpkin seeds, a scavenger hunt, small animal exhibit, and fall gardening. The children also will learn
about the benefits of bats. The program is limited to 20 children in kindergarten through second grade and 15 children in grades three through five. Registration is required by Oct. 16 and is $20 per child, including lunch. More information: 386-822-5778. Self-defense class for women The Daytona Beach Police Department is offering a two-hour self-defense workshop for women of all ages and fitness levels who are residents of Daytona Beach Oct. 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at police headquarters, 129 Valor Blvd. Women will learn how to escape an attack. Free. More information and registration: 386-295-2043.
Daytona preparing for first Light Up Midtown awards at the Dec. 19 city commission meeting.
BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com
A gospel extravaganza, step show, health fair and business and home decorating contest will be among the activities taking place during Daytona’s first “Light Up Midtown” Celebration. The Light Up Midtown Committee had its first meeting this week at the Peninsula Club to plan a number of events that will be taking place every Saturday during the month of December to help the area celebrate Christmas. The City of Daytona Beach is hosting “Light up Midtown,” a celebration of holiday-themed activities in Daytona Beach’s Midtown community, city employee Charles Bryant told the Daytona Times this week. The “Light Up Midtown” festivities will be held on Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22.
Health fair first On Dec.1, there will be a Light Up Midtown Health Fair at Daisy Stocking Park. The health fair will feature medical service agencies and providers. This event will coincide with World AIDS Day. The Volusia County Health Department is partnering with the City of Daytona Beach to host this event.
Highlighting Midtown businesses Bryant said the events would be an opportunity for the community to come together and for businesses to showcase what they do. Local business owners and residents are being asked to decorate their businesses and residences in the holiday spirit and be judged using defined guidelines by a list of chosen judges. Winners will receive recognition and
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County introduces online permit service Volusia County has launched the first phase of Connect Live Permits, a new service that expands public access to growth management information. This new service allows anyone to research permits, developments, complaints and contractor licenses from their home and office computers. Searches may be done 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by using the Connect Live Permits link at www.volusia.org/growth. Contractors, homeowners and applicants can use the online service to check the status of their applications. The service also can be used to submit complaints regarding code violations. Over the next several months, additional phases will be released, beginning with scheduling inspections, then making payments, and finally submitting applications online. When the final phase is implemented, registered contractors will be able to apply online for licenses, demolition permits, and certain types of residential permits. Other registered users will be able to submit a variety of applications that do not require a licensed contractor.
Parade, step show There will be a Light Up Midtown Christmas Parade on Dec. 8. The parade will consist of area bands, churches, community organizations with floats, marching units and cars. The Daytona Beach Community Band, which consists of alumni band members from Bethune-Cookman University, has agreed to assist with the organization of the parade. On Dec. 15, there will be a Christmas Step-off Step Show at Daisy Stocking Park. “This event will highlight our local colleges and university Greek sororities and fraternities as well as local high school and community talent, Bryant said. Local food and merchandise vendors will be invited to set up in the park to provide a variety of cultural food and merchandise. Vendors will be selected on a first-come basis as space is available. The local chapter of the National PanHellenic Council of Greek Sororities and Fraternities – The Divine Nine will assist the city with planning the event.
‘Christmas in Songs’ Light Up Midtown will conclude on Dec. 22 with a community day titled “Christmas in Songs.’’ There will be a gospel extravaganza and the local branch of the NAACP is soliciting toys to be passed out to area children of the Daytona Beach community that day. The event will host local choirs and other talent geared toward the holiday spirit. Businesses are also being asked to be sponsors for the month of activities. Those interested in learning more about “Light Up Midtown” can contact Charles Bryant at 386-671-8185 or send email to bryantc@codb.us.
Hat decorating, best cake contests set at Midtown Center
p.m. and will receive a $50 gift card from Wal-Mart and a trophy. The contest is limited to 50 participants. Entry fee is $10.
The Midtown Cultural & Education Center will have a hat decoration and best cake contest. Residents interested entering the hat decoration must take a plain hat and “make it beautiful.” The hat decoration contest will be taking place Oct. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the center, 925 George W. Engram Blvd., Daytona Beach. Hats are provided by the center. However, each participant must bring their own accessories and glue guns. All hats must be completed at noon. Refreshments will be served during judging. The winner will be announced at 1
Enter homemade cakes The “best cake” contest will take place Oct. 17 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Participants must make their specialty cake. It can be any kind of cake, but it must be homemade. Each participant is required to pay $20 for the entry fee. Contestants may also bake other desserts to sell during the contest. The public will be charged $1 to attend the event. The winner will receive a $50 gift card from Wal-Mart and a trophy. This contest is limited to 40 participants. Contact Katherine Moore or Hilary Rowley at 386-6715542 for more information.
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Above, Jerry Murphy is shown with his wife, Ann, surrounded by brothers and sisters Benjamin Murphy, Ophelia Robinson, James Murphy, Janice Murphy, Ernestine Seals and Bessie M. Marshall.
HONORED AT 80 About 50 family members and friends celebrated the 80th birthday of longtime Daytona Beach resident Jerry Murphy last month at the Comfort Inn. Murphy, who is a veteran, was praised by high school friends from the former Campbell Street High School as well as his sisters and brothers. Murphy’s children and grandchildren
also honored Murphy who turned 80 on Sept. 9. He and his wife, Ann, have four children – Caprice, Nicole, Alton and Hank. Murphy retired after working as a waiter at the former Morrison’s Cafeteria and in the custodial department at Daytona State College.
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from Page 1 and served until 1992. He was re-elected to the school board in 2004 when he returned to Florida. In August, he won another new four-year school board term. Williams represented District 2, including the Greater Daytona Beach area, Daytona Beach Shores, Ponce Inlet, South Daytona and a portion of Port Orange.
Quite a shock “This news is quite a shock to me about Dr. Williams. He was a well-respected leader in the community who fought for both students and personnel within the Volusia County School System. He was a member and staunch supporter of the NAACP. Dr. Williams will be truly missed,” Cynthia Slater, president of the Volusia County-Daytona Beach NAACP chapter told the Daytona Times on Monday after hearing of Williams’ death. “I plan to make contact with the governor to ensure that Dr. Williams’ replacement represents his constituents – in other words, a minority,’’ Slater added. The process for filling the school board seat vacancy is governed by state election law. Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Ann McFall is consulting the Flor-
Son died this year Williams was born on June 7, 1942, in Chicago and earned a doctoral degree in Educational Administration from Columbia University in New York. He received his Master of Business Administration from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach and a Master of Science in Mathematics from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. His Bachelor of Arts degree is from St. Mary’s College in Minnesota. Williams’ first wife, Willenor, died in 1997. They had two sons, Alan and Anthony. Williams would later marry Dr. Katherine Smith. He was preceded in death in January of this year by his son Anthony. In addition to his wife, Katherine, and son Alan, Williams is survived by a stepson, Jerrell (Beth) Smith; stepdaughter Shevonn (Royce) Willis; six grandchildren and many other family members. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to the “Futures/Al & Anthony Williams Scholarship Fund.” Visitation is scheduled Friday, Oct. 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Basilica of St. Paul Catholic Church, 317 Mullaly St., Daytona Beach. Funeral services are being handled by Gainous Funeral Home.
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Golf tournament to benefit mentoring program “Mentoring occurs when a mature adult advises and provides guidance and advocacy for pre-adolescents and adolescents.” Conforming with the principle “in the ongoing, one-on-one relationship, the mentor helps the mentee to address his concerns, needs, education, and career aspirations over an extended period of time.” Subsequently, members of the African-American Mentor Program (AAMP) have provided the fourman scramble golf tournament to aid the program, founded in 2007 by former Flagler County School Board member Dr. James Guines in conjunction with former School Superintendent Bill Delbrugge.
Nov. 3 tourney includes luncheon, awards Players will be on course at the Palm Harbor Golf Club, geared up by AAMP President John Winston and the mentor team, broadened with a base in the high schools and now in middle and elementary
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By Jeroline D. Mccarthy | Daytona Times schools. Black boys have scored the lowest on the FCAT, the Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test, and, in many cases, have had disciplinary issues. The $70 price tag includes awards, the luncheon, door prizes, green fees and cart fees, practice balls, and a continental breakfast. Shotgun start will begin at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 3. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. The registration deadline is Oct. 26. For further information, call Walter Sarden at 386447-1893, Jim Griffin, 386445-3738, or John Winston, 301-254-2533. Checks are payable to the Flagler County School District-AAMP and can be mailed to Flagler County Public Schools, c/o Sa-
Residents can explore Volusia County’s conservation lands by foot, bike, kayak or eco-buggy in October. Staff from the county’s Environmental Management Division will lead these free outdoor adventures: • Eco-buggy tour of Lake George: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oct. 9. Learn about the plants, animals and land management practices of the Lake George Wildlife Management Area from Land Manager Stuart Jones. Meet at 998 Ninemile Point Road, Seville. • Guided hike of Doris Leep-
brina Crosby, 1769 East Moody Boulevard, Building 2, Bunnell, FL 32110.
Youth debate will focus on voting It will be an interesting experience for the Flagler County NAACP Youth Council on a performance of “This Is My Vote!” debate on Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. at the African-American Cultural Society, 4422 North U. S. 1, Palm Coast. Come and hear why your vote is important. If you’re between 8 and 18 years old and would like to be heard, email your name and phone number to secklin@flaglercntynaacp.org and your name will be included on the panel. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team so bring
er Spruce Creek Preserve: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 12. Explore a newly opened site in the Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, 6171 Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. The group will hike a short trail through maritime hammock to the salt marsh of the Spruce Creek/Rose Bay shoreline. • Guided hike of Deep Creek Preserve: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oct. 13. Explore this large Volusia Forever acquisition on a guided hike through several plant communities. The entrance is at 964 S. State Road 415, west of New Smyrna Beach. • Star tour of the night sky: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19. Astronomy teacher Dr. Hugh Ward Jr. will conduct a leisurely tour of the night sky beginning with the North Star. He will comment on the visible planets, constellations, bright
The Rev. Gillard S. Glover, Sissy Peoples and Leonard Hunt, Sr. are shown after Peoples’ performance. your friends so they can vote for the winning team.
Sissy Peoples shares talent at First Church Just so you’ll know, it wasn’t long since gospel favorite Sissy Peoples stopped in during services at the First Church of Palm Coast. She was a welcome for Pastor Gillard S. Glover and Minister of Mu-
stars, nebula, star clusters, galaxies, and any unusual objects that may appear. Bring a folding chair, insect spray, flashlight, and your own telescope if you have one. Meet at Wiregrass Preserve, 1751 Lopez Road, Osteen, before sunset. Road conditions are rough. • Florida Habitats 101: 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 20. Learn about natural habitats that are teeming with life and make Florida a unique place to live. Dr. Bill Grey, a field botany professor at Rollins College, will lead an eco-buggy and hiking tour through the scrub, pine flatwoods, cypress dome and swamp habitats of Longleaf Pine Preserve. The adventure begins at the preserve’s service entrance on Pioneer Trail, west of New Smyrna Beach. Wear long pants and old shoes that can get wet. • St. Johns River paddle: 9 a.m.
sic Leonard Hunt and – no doubt – to the congregation who were hooked on her lyrics “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus” and “Precious Jesus.” The international singer, songwriter, actress and comedian hails from Brooklyn and now makes Orlando her home. She started as a lead singer with gospel choirs and has since enjoyed a 10-year junket with Natalie Cole & Company, and has shared an impres-
to 11 a.m., Oct. 24. Paddlers will set out from the shoreline of Hickory Bluff Preserve, 598 Guise Road, Osteen. They’ll take a leisurely paddle on the St. Johns River and observe plants and animals along the way. Bring your own kayak or canoe. Each participant must have a life jacket and whistle. • Guided hike of Lyonia Preserve: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Oct. 25. Learn about the endangered scrub habitat and what makes it a special place. Hikers will see scrub plants and animals and meet Lyonia’s most precious resident, the Florida scrub jay. The guide will discuss land management practices and prescribed fire. Participants can tour Lyonia Environmental Center afterward. The preserve and environmental center are next to the Deltona Regional Library at 2150 Eustace
sive roster singing with Jeffrey Osborne, Johnny Mathis, Diana Ross, Ray Charles, Peabo Bryson, Pattie LaBelle and others. Getting back to basics, Peoples was a member of the West Angeles Church of God In Christ (COGIC) and a member of the West Angeles COGIC Mass Choir. She has worked with the renowned James Cleveland and has reached thousands as a cast member of the offBroadway play, “Gospel Is...!” written and produced by Vy Higginsen of “Mama I Want To Sing.” ••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted and bereaved.
Happy Birthday to You! Birthday wishes to: Vivian Richardson, Dr. Herman Price, Oct. 5; Violet Gordon, Jim Sims, Oct. 7; Clifford Josey, Oct. 8; Minnie Carnegie, Kilus White, Jr., Oct. 9; Carrie Walker, Ray Sheldon Henderson, Oct.10.
Ave., Deltona. • Bike about: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oct. 26. Experience nature as you bicycle the first segment of the East Central Regional Rail Trail beginning at the Green Springs Park trail head, 994 EnterpriseOsteen Road, Enterprise. Participants will bicycle the multi-use paved trail 5.7 miles from Green Springs Park to State Road 415 and back. All ages and abilities are welcome. Bike helmets are required. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Participants are encouraged to bring water and insect spray and wear comfortable clothes and walking or hiking shoes. For more information or to reserve a space, contact Bonnie Cary at 386-736-5276 or bcary@ volusia.org.
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Waters’ name smeared because of partisan politics The headlines proclaim that Rep. Maxine Waters, the outspoken Democrat from California, has been cleared of charges that she violated House ethics by advocating on behalf of a Black bank in which her husband held a substantial investment. The real story, however, is that Waters case serves as Exhibit A for how a Black elected official who has done nothing wrong can have her name smeared for several years largely because of partisan politics. Although the official report is filled with carefully calibrated references that downplays the infighting and partisanship that characterized the investigation, it is clear from the report that when the investigation commenced, it was obvious that Waters had never tried to hide her husband’s participation in OneUnited Bank, the Boston-based institution at the center of the investigation, and that she believed she was acting on behalf of the National Bankers Association, an organization of Black banks, when she arranged between a group of bankers and then-Secretary of Treasury. OneUnited, a member of the National Bankers Association, was in danger of closing its doors and was seeking $50 million in federal bailout money to stay afloat. Waters’ husband, Sidney Williams, a former board member of OneUnited, owned bank stock valued at $350,000 that he would have lost if the bank had tanked.
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lieved, at the time she requested the meeting, that the attendees would be speaking on behalf of minority banks generally. Waters made no secret of her husband’s involvement in OneUnited. She made it part of her public financial disclosure reports. In addition, according to the Ethics Committee finding, “it appears that Representative Waters recognized and made efforts to avoid a conflict of interest with respect to OneUnited. She informed the then-Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee that she was ‘not going to be involved in’ OneUnited’s request for assistance from the Treasury Department, and then relayed this decision to her chief of staff.” House Republicans were aware of the pertinent facts but decided to pursue the case against Waters anyway. The final report noted that there was “an extended, and at time contentious investigation of the allegations.”
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“Outside Counsel recommended and the Waters Committee concluded that Representative Waters did not violate any House Rule, law, regulation, or other apWaters railroaded? plicable standard of conduct,” the According to the report “Out- report stated. It did not reach the same conside Counsel concluded that Representative Waters reasonably be- clusion about Mikael Moore, the
congresswoman’s chief of staff and grandson. The report said, “However, the Waters Committee finds that Representative Waters’ COS violated House rules by taking specific actions that would accrue to the benefit of OneUnited, a bank Representative Waters had a significant financial interest in and which interest could have been significantly impacted by the actions.” The committee found Moore’s testimony on the matter lacked credibility and issued him a letter of reproval. Congress prohibits its members from hiring of close relatives, a definition that does not include grandchildren. Because of the Waters case, however, the committee members think that time has come to broaden the definition of close relatives to include grandchildren. Waters contended all along – and the evidence was there to support her assertion – that she had done nothing improper. But House Republicans were intent on dragging her name through the mud. This is one of the few times that they have been fully exposed. How many other Black lawmakers have been subjected to the same treatment, but that information never became public?
George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA) and editorial director of Heart & Soul magazine. Click on this story at www.daytonatimes.com to write your own response.
Why Romney won’t win With the upcoming presidential election only a month away, I thought I would share some thoughts on how to interpret a lot of the things going on with this election. I have received many calls from people asking about all the polls that show President Obama leading Mitt Romney. I am not a big believer in polls, but I do think it is safe to conclude that Obama is ahead by some measure – one can argue with the spread, but not with the fact that Obama has a lead.
Romney not likeable The second thing to look for with this election is the debates, the first of which was held Wednesday. Debates cannot help you, they can only hurt you. The problem with the Romney campaign isn’t that enough people have not heard him speak. The problem is people have heard him speak and they don’t like what he is saying. On paper, Romney should have demolished Obama by now. Obama has been very inept in his handling of the economy and this election is well suited for someone with Romney’s background. But Democrats decided to “Swift Boat” Romney. They have been masterful in taking Romney’s
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strength—his business experience—and turning it into a huge liability.
No core beliefs This is what happens when you nominate a candidate with absolutely no core beliefs. Romney has never told the American people why he wants to be president of the U.S. If you have no core beliefs, it’s impossible for you to convince the public that you are the best man for the job. The final thing to look for in this election is likability. A lot of the electorate is not happy with the job Obama has done, especially his mishandling of the economy, but they genuinely like him. Romney has effectively been portrayed as a rich, out of touch, elitist who doesn’t care and can’t relate to the average person. Therefore, he has very high negatives when it comes to likability. The only thing that can help Romney is for him to drive Obama’s negatives sky high. The problem with this approach is
that it will be filtered through a racial lens—since Obama is the first Black president in the history of the U.S.
Race becoming issue Unfortunately, I have already seen signs of Republicans going down this road and it’s only going to get worse. As usual, Republicans will go too far on the race issue and it will blow up in their faces because these tactics will repulse the electorate. Romney’s fate, in many ways, are tied to some unforeseen event that may or may not happen. His lack of any core guiding principles, high negatives, and his association with a party that has a horrible brand, have all converged to make it a huge mountain to climb. But, it has also caused people to vote in a manner that may not be in their own best interest – the inability to see what you don’t believe.
Raynard Jackson is president & CEO of Raynard Jackson & Associates, LLC., a Washington, D.C.-based public relations/government affairs firm. He can be reached through his Web site, www.raynardjackson. com. Click on this story at www. daytonatimes.com to write your own response.
Is South Africa returning to apartheid under Black rule? It has taken me a long time to come to grips with the Aug. 16 murders of the South African miners at the Marikana mine. Thirtyfour workers were killed by the police during a demonstration in which the workers were demanding an improvement in their pay and working conditions. The police alleged that the demonstrating miners were threatening and that this justified the use of deadly force. I have heard this argument all too often from across the globe. As someone who was active in the movement in the U.S.A. to oppose the racist, apartheid regime that dominated South Africa from 1948-1994, and as the immediate past president of TransAfrica Forum, the organization that, under the leadership of its founder Randall Robinson, championed the South African freedom struggle, the events in Marikana were mindboggling.
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level, the police had guns, the miners did not. Too many reports indicated that the miners were running away from the police at the time of the killings. These were not accidental killings – this was murder. The South African government has reacted in contradictory ways. They are conducting an investigation, though one branch of the government initially charged some of the mine workers with complicity in the killings of their co-workers (this was later dropped). The events in South Africa are illustrative of a larger problem that has faced the continent. Since the end of formal colonialism and White minority-rule, some of the Killings intentional same forces that led the freedom Regardless of the alleged threat struggle either became compla-
cent or corrupt when they replaced the former oppressors in the seats of power. Wealth disparity in South Africa remains extreme and the people have been very patient for change. If the government, led by the African National Congress, cannot go beyond an investigation into the Marikana murders but truly grapple with the need to continue what they themselves describe as a national democratic revolution, South Africa may soon be at the proverbial crossroads between spiraling violence and repression vs. the emergence of a new leadership and organization(s) that becomes the voices of the dispossessed. The clock is ticking.
Bill Fletcher, Jr. is the immediate past president of TransAfrica Forum and the author of “They’re Bankrupting Us” – And Twenty Other Myths about Unions. Click on this story at www.daytonatimes.com to write your own response.
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Uniting descendants of Africa All research, educated conclusions, anthropological findings and biblical writings cite the continent of Africa as the beginning of mankind. It is the venue of mathematics, construction management, architecture, medicine, and most importantly, civilization. No continent has gone through as much exploitation, invasion, colonialization, slavery, dictatorships and pilferage of natural resources as Africa. Yet, still it grows and glows before the modern world. It is the combination of its resources as well as the resiliency of its people. As our parents told us: “That which does not kill us, makes us stronger.” Today, we stand strong, educated, well-traveled and organized at last. We now come forward to set positive forces to further our future and guarantee the success of our children. We control our legacy and will now set an economic policy to guarantee the fruits that were seeded in our past. The PanAfrican Entrepreneurs Conference (PAEC) will have its first conference on Nov. 15-18, 2012 in Houston (www.panafricanec.org). Its long-range goal is to link descendents of Africa who are in business. We are bringing together our brothers and sisters in Australia, Fiji Islands and other entities in the Pacific Ocean with North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and all points in between.
Making connections The mission of PAEC is: To create an arena for entrepreneurs and business people within the Black Diaspora to meet and further their business connections. Also, to suggest policy improvement and issue awareness that will benefit the status of Black entrepreneurs internationally. Our Motherland holds the greatest resources the world has to offer. Its rich soil represents 60 percent of the total potential farmland in the world. That’s right, we hold the “bread bas-
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ket” for the entire globe and our resources can fuel all industries. Let us manage it wisely and cherish what God has blessed us with.
Still we rise They have enslaved us, raped us and committed genocide against us. Sometimes we would even do it to ourselves. But still we rise! God has given us a purpose and no matter what has gotten in the way, we will complete that purpose. All praise to the Lord for allowing us to be descendents of the great continent Africa. The time is now! This conference will be the kickoff for this noble initiative. Every segment of the Diaspora population will be linked to what we are about to do. The National Black Chamber of Commerce, a separate entity, will be the consultant to the conference; board seats will be spread among the 10 regions. The focus of the conference is purely international and trade specific. A member may invent something in a small town in Missouri or Uganda. Soon thereafter, it will be known throughout the diaspora. If it is worthy and commercial, it will quickly be utilized by a good portion of the 1.5 billion people representing the African Diaspora. It is a base for success. After all, it is the economy that can make all things great.
Harry Alford is the cofounder, president/CEO of the National Black Chamber of Commerce®. Website: www. nationalbcc.org. Email: halford@nationalbcc.org. Click on this story at www.daytonatimes.com to write your own response.
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Gwendolyn Johnson, Joel Redhead to lead B-CU Homecoming parade BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com
“A New Attitude, Living the Legacy” is the theme this year’s Bethune-Cookman University’s Homecoming. Bethune-Cookman University Homecoming activities will culminate Saturday with the annual parade down Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard starting at 9 a.m. from the Daytona Mall followed by the football game against North Carolina A&T at 4 p.m. at Daytona Beach Municipal Stadium. The grand marshals for this year’s parade will be Joel Redhead, a 2012 Olympian and B-CU graduate, along with Gwendolyn Johnson. She is the wife of the late Lloyd “Tank” Johnson, B-CU’s former athletic director who has been credited for co-founding the Florida Classic.
Parade, game, then party The parade will proceed from the rear of the Daytona Mall, 100 North Nova Road,
travel east on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard and eventually cross Martin Luther King Boulevard to enter the BethuneCookman University entrance way, south of Bronson Hall. The B-CU National Alumni Association is Gwendolyn hosting a Postgame Alum- Johnson ni Victory Celebration immediately following the football game on Oct. 6. The event will be hosted by Star 94.5 FM radio station and will include team trivia competitions, table games, dancing, heaving hors d’oeuvres, prizes and more. Joel For more information Redhead on the celebration, contact Ray Brinson at 904-996-7122. Tickets for the games and other events are available through the B-CU Box Office at 386481-2465.
Free Mammograms A limited offer from Halifax Health and the Komen Foundation
Halifax Health – Center for Oncology has received a grant from Komen Central Florida to provide mammograms for women in our community who would otherwise not be able to access this vitally important screening. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS › Must be from 40–49 years of age › Must be unable to pay for a mammogram › Must have an order from your healthcare provider › Must be scheduled before the end of October › Must be a resident of Volusia or Flagler county This is a limited time offer. First come, first served. For more information contact Catherine McQuade at 386.238.2219.
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Student Johanny Adames talks about being able to attend college on a Pell Grant on the second night of the 2012 Democratic National Convention on Sept. 5. Students around the country, including those in Volusia County, are educating themselves on the election process.
Stetson initiative helps prepare students for election SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES
DeLand – This election year, the stakes are high and many Stetson students will be able to vote for the first time. To help inform Stetson students about the issues in this election, Stetson University’s Center for Community Engagement will be hosting debate-watching parties, a straw poll and several forums during October as part of the university’s “Stetson Votes!” initiative. “Since August, our focus has been on voter registration using our TurboVote program,” said Kevin Winchell, assistant director for Community Engagement. “Now that voter registration is finishing, the focus is shifting to ensuring that students convert from registrants to voters. Our ‘Stetson Votes!’ initiative
is a major step to increase that conversion rate.” At the upcoming national presidential and vice presidential debates, students and community members will be able to watch the candidates discuss matters of foreign and domestic policy. Following each debate, Stetson faculty and staff will lead open, non-partisan discussions about the issues and candidates’ positions.
Viewing of debates open to public The debate schedule at Stetson, which is open to the public, is as follows: • Thursday Oct. 11, 9-10:30 p.m.: Vice Presidential Debate #1 (Stetson Green) • Tuesday Oct. 16, 9-10:30 p.m.: Presidential Debate #2 (Stetson Green) • Monday Oct. 22, 9-10:30 p.m.: Presidential
Debate #3 (Elizabeth Hall room 315) On Wednesday, Oct. 24, Stetson will be holding its first Straw Poll in 32 years. Students will be able to “vote” for their preferred candidate for President of the United States and other offices, in front of the CUB between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. While the results of Straw Polls aren’t official, they will show which candidates may have the most support from Stetson students while providing a fun and easy way for students to get engaged in the election process. On Monday, Oct. 29, students will gather in an open mic “Your Vote, Your Voice” forum from 7-9 p.m. in the Stetson Room. At the forum, students will give brief remarks about the issues and candidates they care most about in the election.
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Daytona State College will host two events on Oct. 17 designed to raise awareness of what it’s like to live with a disability and to help people living with disabilities improve the quality of their lives. The 22nd annual Abilities Awareness Day celebration will bring together both non-disabled people and people with disabilities in a day that promis-
es to offer fun, information, education and understanding. The celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the main courtyard of the Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Organized by the college’s Office of Student Disabilities Services, the event is free and open to the public. Through demonstra-
tions and simulations, the event will offer non-disabled participants the opportunity to gain better understanding of the barriers experienced by people living with disabilities. Abilities Awareness Day also will feature information about resources available at Daytona State College and in the surrounding community for people with disabilities.
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epps from Page 1 against Epps with the FEC. In the letter from Lipman to Epps, she is asked to respond to the allegations by “filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations.”
Epps’ options
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Daytona State College President Dr. Carol Eaton is pictured with candidate Rob Fields, who is seeking the District 2 City Commission seat in Deltona.
VOTERS from Page 1 also a lot of student participation as volunteers,’’ added Grimm.
Warm welcome “I appreciate you coming out and sharing with our students,” Dr. Carol Eaton, president of Daytona State, was heard saying to candidate for City Com-
mission District 2 Deltona Rob Fields and his wife, Lisa. Eaton visited with each candidate, thanking them for visiting the campus to speak with students. Richard Rogers, a Daytona State student said, “I’m glad they came out. It shows me that they actually care about us and just because we aren’t in our 30s and 40s doesn’t mean that our voice doesn’t matter.” The free event featured a range of candidates, including such hotly contest-
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Mrs. McCrary met her husband, Earl, who preceded her in death in 2007 while they were students from Page 1 at Florida A&M University. They made their home in “She was a life mem- Daytona Beach. Two sons ber of the NAACP and was and a daughter were born very active in the commu- to this union. They were nity. Like her husband, the married for 53 years. late Earl McCrary, she alShe earned a Bachelor ways worked to improve of Science degree in elethe lives of children within mentary education while the Volusia County School at FAMU and later a massystem. She will indeed be ter’s from Nova University. missed,” Slater added. Mrs. McCrary began A celebration of Mrs. her teaching career in DeMcCrary’s life was held Land at Starke Elementary Sept. 29 at Allen Chapel School as a kindergarten AME Church in Daytona teacher. Beach. She died peacefully She would later teach at home on Sept. 24 at age both kindergarten and first grade at Volusia Ave79. nue and Highland ElemenMet spouse at FAMU tary Schools. Her career She was born to the210987A02v1 late spanned 32 years. Herman J. Broxton, Sr. and Theresa Broxton in Gif- Community ford on Aug. 21, 1933, the involvement youngest of six children. She has been an active Her parents also were pub- member of6.437" Allen Chapel for 55 years. lic school teachers.
ed races as Florida State Senate District 8, Volusia County Council Chair and the Daytona Beach mayoral race. Daytona State’s Student Government Association presented Candidate Day 2012 to provide a public forum for the season’s political candidates, bringing timely discussion to college and university students and the general public while raising awareness of civic-minded participation.
Lipman wrote that when the FEC investigation is concluded Epps will receive a copy of the report of the investigation and can file a response. Epps also has the option, according to Lipman, to notify the FEC in writing if she wants to enter into negotiations directed toward reaching a settlement before any hearings. The Daytona Times was able to reach Epps’ campaign manager, Dottie Lewis. “The rules of the Elections Commission say that all investigations, reports and other documents are confidential. However, the confidentiality doesn’t apply to the person making the complaint,’’ Lewis said. Goudie said Epps could go public. “It’s a choice. I would say nothing and run the clock too if I were her. The election will be over by the time her case is investigated. The Commission doesn’t meet again till November,” said Goode.
Statement by Epps, McFall Lewis did provide a statement from Epps. “I will obtain legal advice before proceeding to responding specifically to the current complaint. What I can state factually is that no checks were unpaid and there has never been any intent to violate any election laws of any kind,” Epps wrote. When asked about the Epps case by the Daytona Times before the newspaper’s press deadline on Wednesday, Volusia County Supervisor of Elections Ann McFall said, “I am not doing an investigation. The Florida Election Commission may be although they have not called for any information.” The Times sent McFall a copy of the letter sent to Epps from the FEC. McFall said, “My only role will be to provide public records requests to the Florida Elections Commission.” McFall would not say what would happen if Epps is elected to the County Council and found guilty of any of the allegations.
McFall was referring to former Daytona Beach City Commissioner Derrick Henry, who is currently running for mayor against City Commissioner Edith Shelley. Absentee ballot fraud charges in 2010 against Henry were eventually dropped after he paid a fine and completed an ethics course. Goudie also told the Daytona Times he wants to know why there is a double standard in the handling of the allegations he has made against Epps. “Why the double standard? Derrick Henry’s story was based on the elections’ supervisor forwarding documentation to the State Attorney for review.” Earlier this month, McFall stopped a different probe of Henry into absentee ballot request form irregularities. McFall met with Assistant State Attorney Louis Bustamante last month and handed over information relating to absentee ballot request forms. The elections supervisor was concerned this summer when three envelopes with absentee ballot request forms were mailed to her office in DeLand with Henry’s name and address on them in the upper lefthand corner, one of which had a request from a resident who had died.
Records questioned Goudie said Epps’ alleged violations are documented and came straight from the elections supervisor’s website. Copies of the documentation Goudie used to file the complaint against Epps were obtained by the Daytona Times. “Figures don’t lie; and her submitted campaign finance reports clearly show multiple instances of negative balances in her checking account, and repeated payments to vendors from the same account. In one finance disclosure, she notes a payment of bank fees, which ostensibly appear to be charges for insufficient funds,” Goudie stated. Goudie said public records show that there are multiple violations of campaign finance laws between June 2012 and August 2012. When told of Epps’ response, Goudie said, “It’s not about whether any checks were unpaid; it’s the fact that she repeatedly issued checks to vendors for services when the account was negative; this, in and of itself is a violation of campaign finance laws.” Epps’ challenger Josh Wagner told the Times this week he is aware of the allegations and the complaint. Wagner would not comment on the specific allegations but did say if he is expected to follow the campaign finance laws so should his opponent.
Her family noted in her obituary that “her crowning achievement at her beloved church came a few years ago when she and two others were named as deaconesses.” In addition to being a member of the NAACP, McCrary was part of the Pilot Club and the Order of the Eastern Star. She served along with her husband as a director of the Henry’s case mentioned However, McFall did add, “The most reBlack Achievers, an organization they helped to orga- cent case is Mr. (Derrick) Henry with the nize through the Daytona City of Daytona Beach case. He won his election and had to step down in 2010-11.” Beach YMCA. Survivors include her sons, Earl, III (Sharon) and Gerald (Wanda); grandchilApartment dren, Jade Kal’ela McCrary for rent and Jerald Wasan McCrary; brothers, Lonel (Marina) 2 bedroom / 1 bath downstairs Broxton, Herman Broxton, apartment in adult community Jr. and Kirk Broxton; stepfor rent. $500. Water included. sister, Betty Lee Kinsey; adFurnished. Immediate opted daughters, Cynthia availability. For more EOE/AA Mitchell and Anita (Fredinformation, call die) Webb McCruder; and A Drug Free – 386-216-6718 between sister-in-law, Emily Brox2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. only. Smoke Free Work Place ton, and other relatives.
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Fired up Seabreeze players run onto the field for the game against Titusville. BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com
Seabreeze donned black helmets on homecoming and routed Titusville high 59-14 at Municipal Stadium in Daytona Beach this past week. “We’ve bounced back after two tough losses with two big wins. Hopefully we are moving towards how good we can be. We still got work to do. We did well despite all the distractions with homecoming,” said March Beach, Seabreeze’s head coach. The game also was a homecoming for Titusville head coach Andy Price, who coached Warner for 13 seasons and led them to three straight title games. “It’s felt fine being back, but I wanted to look better. We tried to run the ball and keep their offense off the field, but it didn’t work. I do like the fact that we didn’t quit,” said Price. Trevaughn Rodriguez ran for 156 yards with two touchdowns while Charles Nelson ran for 105 yards with a touchdown and had a 26-yard receiving score for Seabreeze. Seabreeze started the game with a bang when Justin Sampson returned the opening kickoff 77 yards for a score to lead 7-0. “We expected a squib or short kick. That was a good start. We started with a bang two weeks in a row,” added Beach. Connor Blair’s six yard touchdown pass to Jalen Hinson put Seabreeze up 14-0 in the opening quarter. The Sandcrabs led 17-0 after Jordan Patch’s 37-yard field goal in the first quarter.
VOLUSIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REVIEW Blair threw a 38 yard bomb to Anthony Campanella to put Seabreeze up 24-0 in the second quarter. Titusville scored on a 34-yard touchdown run from Myles Waters making it 24-7 in the second quarter. The Terrriors wouldn’t score again until Josh Wayner threw a 55-yard touchdown pass to Tommy Cobb in the fourth quarter. Blair finished with 67 yards passing with two touchdowns for the Sandcrabs. Alex Martins ran for 86 yards to pace Titusville. “Alex is just a sophomore. He can be a very good player. He had a good night. We have three running backs all dealing with injuries,” added Price.
Football roundup Mainland was held to 143 total yards in a 20-0 loss to Sanford Seminole. Ronnie Moore had 164 total yards with three touchdowns and Newk Tillman threw for 277 for Seminole. Quinton Powell had two sacks with a fumble recovery for Mainland. The Buccaneers were 0-for-10 on third downs. Shane Peludat threw for 203 yards with three touchdowns while Mike Colubiale had nine catches for 109 yards with two scores to led Spruce Creek to a 38-6 win over Deltona. Mark Stanford threw for 94 yards and ran for 21 with a score while Josh
Seabreeze’s Tre Rodriguez (1) gets up after being tackled by Titusville defenders. Rodriguez ran for 156 yards and helped Seabreeze roll up 428 yards in their 59-14 homecoming win. Franklin had 90 receiving yards for the Deltona Wolves. Josh Bennett added a touchdown run and Eugene McGirt a 77 yard touchdown catch for the Hawks. Justin Bryant ran for 165 yards with four touchdowns to lead Father Lopez to an 81-0 route over Jacksonville Duval Charter. Boogie Mills added 103 yards rushing with three scores and Joe Boden ran for 86 yards with two scores for the Green Wave.
Other scores Orlando Dr. Phillips-35, DeLand-18; Warner-56, Pine Ridge-0; Vero Beach St Edwards-47, Calvary-0; Trinity-28, Melbourne Holy Trinity-7; Ponte Verde-28, Flagler Palm Coast-17; Tampa Town-20, Halifax-7.
This week’s top games Mainland (2-2, 0-0) at New Smyrna (4-0, 1-0): New Smyrna Beach is rested while Mainland is coming off a loss. It’s a big game in the area and district 9-6A. The Barracudas have been great. Mainland has been up and down. This could be one of the best games all season. Warner (4-1, 2-0) at Trinity (31, 2-0): Two of the area’s small schools battle it out. Warner has more talent and depth but Trinity’s Marquion Lane, a DeLand transfer, can light it up. Flagler Palm Coast (3-2, 1-0) at Spruce Creek (2-3, 0-1): Two of the area’s largest schools square off in a district 1-8A matchup so both want a win. This should be a competitive game.
Wildcats beat Hampton in MEAC matchup BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com
Bethune-Cookman stayed on top of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title race with 38-26 win over Hampton. “We got a good win against a very good football team. I think Hampton showed how good they were. We had to earn everything that we got tonight,” responded Brian Jenkins, B-CU’s head coach. Nick Addison tallied 11 total tackles with two interceptions, returning one for a 90 yard score for B-CU. “I played well, but there’s always room for improvement. As for the pick six, I thought the quarterback was coming that way. I jumped the route and the rest was history,” said Addison. Quentin Williams also got his first career start at quarterback and threw for 96 yards with a touchdown and ran for another score for B-CU. For his performance Addison received several honors. He was named MEAC Defensive Player of the Week and FCS National Defensive Player of the Week by the Sports Network. Addison was also named Co-Defensive Back of the week by the College Football Performance Awards and Beyond Sports Network Defensive Back of the Week.
B-CU ROUNDUP “I think we did a better job executing. It’s good to be starting but we do have three guys who are capable of being the guy,” responded Williams. Bethune-Cookman (3-2, 2-0) took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on Williams’ fiveyard score. Hampton (0-4, 0-2) got within 14-10 on Travis Champion’s 11-yard touchdown pass to Andre Griffin with 12:28 to play in the second quarter. B-CU led 31-10 behind a second-quarter Sven Hurd 42-yard field, Addison’s interception return touchdown and Jackson’s 13-yard touchdown reception from Williams in the third quarter. The Pirates outgained the Wildcats 536320 in total offensive yardage but they committed seven turnovers. Isidore Jackson ran for 79 yards and caught two passes for 23 yards with a touchdown); Rodney Scott ran for 82 yards with a score for B-CU. Defensively, Jarkevis Fields had 10 total tackles with a fumble recovery and LaBrandon Richardson recorded a sack. Duwad Lane and Tyrone Bouie, Jr. each had an interception for B-CU. Champion threw for 208 yards with a score and Jeremiah Schwartz ran for 201
yards with a touchdown for Hampton. For Hampton, Jaylen Richardson threw for 79 yards with a score, Griffin added six catches for 99 yards with a touchdown, Rashard Riddick had six catches for 66 yards and Jarvis Brown had five catches for 50 yards with a score. Defensively, Delbert Tyler had 14 total tackles), Lyndell Gibson 14 and Mathew Davis 12 total tackles and two sacks for the Pirates. The Wildcats host the North Carolina A&T State University Aggies (2-2, 0-1) on Saturday, Oct. 6 at Municipal Stadium for homecoming.
Game notes Eddie Poole extended his streak of consecutive games with at least one catch to 28. B-CU scored on the opening drive for the first time this season. Quentin Williams had his first careerrushing touchdown run. Isidore Jackson is now No. 8 in career rushing yards in the school history. Nick Addison’s interception return was the longest since Rashean Mathis’ back in 2002. It was also the fourth longest in school history.
Volleyball: Wildcats get first win Krysta Gardner had 12 kills and Aria
Deltona (0-5, 0-1) at Pine Ridge (0-5, 0-1): It’s the battle of Deltona as two schools are literally down the street from one another. It’s also a district 9-6A matchup. Both teams badly need a win.
Prep Sports Seven Football 1. New Smyrna (4-0), 2. Warner (4-1), 3. Atlantic (3-1), 4. Mainland (2-2), 5.University (31), 6. Flagler Palm Coast (3-2), tie 7. Trinity (3-1), Seabreeze (3-2). Others: Taylor (3-2), DeLand (23), Spruce Creek (2-3).
Previous ranking 1. New Smyrna, 2. Flagler Palm Coast, 3.Mainland, 4. Warner, 5. Atlantic, 6. University, 7. Trinity.
Cormier seven kills to lead Bethune-Cookman past Savannah State 3-0 on Sept. 30. The Wildcats got their first win of the season and first conference win. “We played fundamentally sound and the girls had fun,” said Isaac Raphael, BCU’s volleyball coach. B-CU (1-18, 1-1) got five kills from Janeen Davis and 22 assists from Monica Lowe. The Wildcats suffered a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to South Carolina State in their home opener and conference opener two days earlier. In that match, Gardner eclipsed the 1,000 kills mark for her career with a season high 21. Davis added 19 kills with 10 digs, Delicia Pierre 11 kills with 11 digs, Jennifer Jimenez a career-high 25 digs and Aria Cormier seven blocks for B-CU. Note: Gardner (1,017) is now on pace to break the school’s career mark set by Monica Sanders (1,060).
Bowling: B-CU ranked The women’s bowling team is ranked No. 18 in the National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) preseason poll. Coach Tony O’Neal said there are two ways to look at the national ranking. “One thing is that our program is regarded as an elite one and the other way is that there are 17 teams ahead of us,” said O’Neal. B-CU will open the season Oct. 19-21 at the Tulane Invitational in New Orleans.
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A different kind of digital divide High-speed access critical for receiving best online information on health, education and employment BY ASWAD WALKER NNPA NEWS SERVICE
When the digital divide was first introduced as a concept in the 1990s, it referred to a gap between those who had access to computers and the Internet and those who did not. There were concerns that minorities and low-income Americans were being left behind in cyberspace, while wealthier and predominantly White Americans flourished. These days, the old digital divide – mere access to the worldwide Web – has somewhat closed. The new digital divide between the technology haves and havenots is now high-speed Internet access versus restricted wireless access. With each passing day, urban and suburbandwelling, upper-income households enjoy highspeed Internet access while the poor and working class can only afford a much slower level of access that in turn limits access to critical quality of life factors. The recent emergence of online education, videoon-demand, and Internetordered medicine requiring reliable, high-speed connections, has meant many Americans don’t earn enough to acquire those services – creating a virtual apartheid.
‘Separate and unequal’ “When we talk about the
Internet we often don’t realize that today, we’re really talking about two Internets – separate and unequal,” said Joyce Johnson, a technology professional with more than 20 years of experience. “Racial, geographic and income factors create a very real dividing line between those who can enjoy the amenities of highspeed access and those left with their noses pressed against the proverbial window, on the outside looking in.” Just more than 200 million Americans have highspeed, wired Internet access at home. Millions, however, are still completely offline, while others can only afford Web access via phone lines or wireless smart phones that don’t allow for the full complement of online offerings. The result – technology have-nots can expect lower-quality health services, career opportunities, education and entertainment options than they already receive if something is not done immediately to bridge the divide.
By the numbers Statistics tell the story of the new digital divide: According to the Department of Commerce, only four out of every 10 households with annual household incomes below $25,000 in 2010 reported having wired Internet access at home, compared with the vast majority — 93
percent — of households with incomes exceeding $100,000. Only slightly more than half of all Black and Latino households have wired Internet access at home, compared with 72 percent of Whites. According to a 2010 Pew Poll, 51 percent of Hispanics and 46 percent of African-Americans use their cell phones to access the Internet, compared with 33 percent of White Americans. Forty-seven percent of Latinos and 41 percent of African-Americans use their phones for e-mail, compared with 30 percent of White Americans.
Left behind Onimi Wilcox, associate dean of Prairie View A&M University’s College of Arts and Sciences, acknowledges that the divide has been closed some, especially for Millennials (those born between 1980 and 2000) and women, but believes more needs to be done if today’s technology poor will enjoy 21st century success. “It’s essential that everybody is at least on the same playing field,” Wilcox said. “If not, we can’t understand what is going on in various fields which affects access to jobs, college applications, online classes, and global knowledge. Without the skills, infrastructure, and access we need, we’re being left behind. This does not just impact minorities, it impacts the future,” said Wilcox.
Broadband adoption Social forecasters are predicting that within a decade, people will be able
Only slightly more than half of all Black and Latino households have wired Internet access at home, compared with 72 percent of Whites. to speak with their doctors online thus accessing lower-cost, higher-quality care, and monitor their energy use via smart-grid technology to keep costs down. Presently, thousands are earning high school and college degrees via virtual classrooms thanks to high-
speed connections. Cognizant of these realities, the 2012 National Urban League Annual Conference addressed the issue of increasing broadband adoption in Black communities. “I say without hesitation today, that broadband is the great equalizer,” said
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, who spoke at the conference. “People should not have to choose between feeding their families and paying for the transformational benefits of broadband,” she added.
This story is special to the NNPA from the Houston Defender.
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