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Where homeless can get a Thanksgiving meal Salvation Army, Greek Orthodox Church to provide holiday dinners

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

The homeless in the Daytona Beach area have at least two places to get a hot meal on Thanksgiving Day. The Salvation Army at 560 Ballough Road in Daytona Beach will be having its Thanksgiving Day dinner from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Homeless advocate Pastor Mike Pastore knows the importance of providing a holiday meal

for the homeless.

“It’s just one day a year during Thanksgiving and Christmas when the community discovers the homeless. Many volunteer on these holidays to feed the homeless at a church or shelter. I’m not mad about it, but they need services daily,” Pastore said.

Pastore also runs the website www.DaytonaHomeless.com.

30 years for church Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church located at 129 North Halifax Ave. in Daytona Beach also will provide its annual Thanksgiving Day meal starting at noon.

“We’ve been doing this dinner for about 30 years. We enjoy giving back to our commu-

nity and serving God. We usually get around 200 people. It’s not just for the homeless. It’s for anybody who doesn’t have anyone to spend Thanksgiving with. We do this from the grace of God,” commented Lisa Psaro, who volunteers at the church.

St. Demetrios also provides meals on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.

The Daytona Beach Black Clergy Alliance doesn’t have a Thanksgiving Day dinner planned but individual churches could open their doors.

“We don’t have one as an entire clergy. There are some churches that may do something individually,” said the Rev. Derrick Harris.

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More than 20,000 meals were served a few years back at the Helpings from the Heart Thanksgiving Meal at the Salvation Army in Orlando. Daytona Beach’s Salvation Army will be serving meals on Ballough Road.

‘A safe place for the children to serve Christ’

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Daytona Beach City Commissioner Paula Reed poses with the children from the Rose Marie Bryon Center, located at 725 South St., Daytona Beach.

Rose Marie Bryon Center celebrates 70th anniversary

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

The Rose Marie Bryon Children’s Center has been a staple in Daytona’s Black community for decades.

On Nov. 10, the center held a celebration for its 70th anniversary with about 350 people in attendance. The center is located at 725 South St. “Everyone had a good time. It’s been by the grace of God that we’re here with all the budget cuts in the area over the years,” said Executive Director Janet Bryant.

The Rose Marie Bryon Children’s Center Inc. opened on Oct. 31, 1956 as the Children’s Crusade for Christ.

It was created by educaMrs. Rose tor Rose Marie Bryon, who Marie Bryon died in 1991 at age 84.

“Mrs. Bryon wanted a safe place for the children to learn about Christ. We named the center after her when she retired,” Bryant noted.

Led by strong educator Originally, the program moved around to different community centers until the current structure was built in 1967 giving it a permanent home.

Mrs. Bryon came to Daytona Beach with her family from Winter Springs in

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Volusia schedules last pickup for storm debris Volusia County is preparing for the second and final pass for storm-related debris collection on county maintained roads resulting from Hurricane Matthew.

The second and final pass will begin Monday, Nov. 28, and does not include private roads.

Volusia County residents should have all storm-related debris out on the public right-of-way

by Nov. 28 to ensure it is collected.

The public right-of-way is the area of residential property that extends from the street to the sidewalk, ditch, utility pole or easement. Debris should not cover storm drains or be placed near fire hydrants, power lines and mailboxes.

Residents must continue to separate vegetative debris from construction and demolition debris. Bagged debris will not be collected and should not be placed in the right-of-way with debris piles.

Hazardous debris, such as paint and tires, will not be picked up. It is the responsibility of the resident to dispose of hazardous waste items. For information on the disposal of hazardous waste items, visit http://www.volusia. org/services/public-works/solidwaste-and-recycling/disposingof-household-hazardous-waste. stml.

Residents can call 386-871-2147 if they have questions about the removal of storm-related debris or visit volusia.org/pin.

Learn how to make holiday decorations from your yard Volunteers at the center helped the children enjoy the 70th anniversary activities.

1924. She was a Bethune-Cookman College graduate and spent 42 years in the public school system.

Mrs. Bryon fought a yearlong battle for pay equality between Black and White teachers and won in 1948. Back then, Black teachers were paid about half that of Whites.

Bryon also was an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Fond memories Bryant knew Mrs. Bryon. She attend-

ed her program and came up under her guidance.

Bryant recalls, “I started here with her as a child. Mrs. Byron took me into her home. She trained me to take over when she couldn’t do it anymore.’’

The executive director has been a part of it all. She has wonderful experiences being a part of it as a child and now running it.

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Learn how to create holiday decorations from natural materials found in your yard at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the Daytona Beach Regional Library at City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach.

Linda Landrum, a master gardener with the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension, will demonstrate how to make a holiday arrangement, grape vine wreath, a greenery door swag, and poinsettia blooms from magnolia leaves.

Reservations are not required for this free program.

For more information, contact Lorri Davis at ljdavis@volusia. org or 386-257-6036, ext. 16154.

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Volusia planning teen trip to Busch Gardens

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Uprooted palm trees are stacked on the beach in front of homes in Flagler Beach on Oct. 8 after Hurricane Matthew devastated the area.

First pass debris removal complete for unincorporated Flagler County

this taken care of, and we appreciate everybody’s patience.”

Second pass coming

Flagler County is expecting to complete its first pass of debris removal throughout the unincorporated areas of the county by the close of business Friday.

The county’s contractor, Crowder Gulf, began removing debris left in the wake of Hurricane Matthew on Oct. 10. Currently efforts are being concentrated in the Town of Beverly Beach, which will be cleared of its debris by Friday.

“We know this has been a long process for residents,” Flagler County Administrator Craig Coffey said. “Everyone has been working full bore to get

The latest tally from Tetra-Tech indicates that 82,284 cubic yards of vegetative debris has been collected in the unincorporated areas of Flagler County, as well as 11,160 individual “hangars” and 240 “leaners” in the category of “hazardous trees and limbs.” Additionally, 3,040 cubic yards of construction and demolition debris has been removed.

A second pass of the public roadways in unincorporated Flagler County begins Monday, though crews will not work Thursday or Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Residents living on private roadways and in private communities will have to make arrangements through their Homeowners Associations and

related HOA insurance for any additional debris collection from this point forward.

“People who live in private subdivisions should return to normal trash pick-up rules,” said Steve Garten, Flagler County Public Safety Emergency Manager.

Residents living on public roadways in unincorporated Flagler County may continue to put storm-related debris in the public right-of-way that extends from the street to the sidewalk, ditch, utility pole or easement.

Residents are reminded that stormrelated vegetative debris should be separated from construction and demolition debris. Also, they should not place debris near water meter vaults, fire hydrants, telephone pedestals, or any other aboveground utility.

For more information, contact Flagler County Public Information Officer Julie Murphy at 386-313-4039.

Children ages 11 to 15 can enjoy a countysponsored trip to Busch Gardens Friday, Dec. 17. The trip is coordinated by Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Division, which will provide adult chaperones.

Students at Holly Hill School may register with Ms. Render. Those who don’t attend Holly Hill School may register from 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 at the Strickland Park Recreation Center, 1698 Strickland Range Road, Daytona Beach.

The cost is $80 per child. The deadline to pay is Dec. 9. Refunds will not be issued because the tickets must be purchased in advance.

The bus will leave from Robert Strickland Park, Daytona Beach, at 8 a.m. and return at midnight.

For more information, visit www.volusia.org/ recreation or contact David Hinson at dhinson@ volusia.org or 386-736-5953, ext. 12663.

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Mugala to speak at Palm Coast church Palm Coast United Methodist Church will host a Thanksgiving Worship Service on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. The speaker will be the Rev. Nathan Mugala of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Daytona Beach.

The church is located at 5200 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast.

For more information, call 386-445-1600.

County plans holiday softball tournament Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Division is organizing its annual holiday softball tournament, which will be held from Dec. 2 to 4 at Robert Strickland Park, 1670 Strickland Range Road, Holly Hill.

The team entry fee in this three-game guarantee tournament is $275. The entry deadline is Nov. 29, and game times will be determined by a draw. Divisions include co-ed, men’s upper and men’s lower.

For information about the tournament draw, call Marlin Ballou at 386-265-2298. For payment information and other questions, contact David Hinson at 386-274-0175 or dhinson@volusia.org.

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‘Blessed packs’ needed

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Greater Friendship Squad in action The Squad Youth Ministry of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Daytona Beach held its first kickball competition on Saturday. The competition was between the youth and some of the older men in the church, also known as The Brotherhood. The Squad’s motto is “It’s not who we are, it’s what we do.’’ The next event for the youth is “Journey to the Manger,” which will be held on Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. at the church.

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to be successful,” Bryant said. “Some have struggled but come back and have gotten their lives together. I am glad to have been a part of molding the children.”

Financial challenges The Rose Marie Bryon Children’s Center is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that receives its funding through private donations.

It has three main sponsors – New Life Church Ministries, Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church and Christ Community Church.

There have been financial challenges. The center’s annual budget dropped from $117,000 in 2012 to $24,000, which still stands today.

In addition, the center hasn’t received any government funding since July 2010.

“Everything we get in goes into the operation of the building so that we can provide services for children. It’s a big challenge, but God has sent the right people around to come and volunteer,” comment-

Pastore says people should feel free to help the homeless during the holidays.

“If anyone isn’t afraid or know anyone who isn’t afraid of the homeless can ask them if they need a ride to the locations. Most homeless people know how to get there and mostly the information is in the newspapers,” stated Pastore.

There are other things you can do to help the homeless on Thanksgiving and other days.

Pastore said, “People can donate items to organizations that give hygiene and snack bags out to the homeless. These items are often given out during these holiday dinners as well. We call them blessed packs.”

Permanent shelter?

In the meantime, homeless advocates are still hoping for a permanent shelter.

“The City of Daytona Beach is the only municipality that is trying to do something. It’s mainly been the funding. The hope is with the new (Volusia) County Council members coming in that they will change something,” Pastore added.

“Hopefully, they will provide operation capital and funding for a permanent shelter. The faithbased organizations are lobbying for the county to do so.”

ed Bryant.

The Rose Marie Bryon Center serves 46 kids with about 80 percent of them coming from low-income households.

The center provides an after-school program, tutoring, Boys Scouts and Girls Scouts programs, and a summer camp.

Stays open It is open during times when school is closed, including early release days, Christmas break, Thanksgiving break, Spring Break, teacher duty days and more.

In addition, the center has an all-volunteer staff.

Justine Robotham is the program director.

“It’s just important to keep the doors open for the kids. We want to provide them with a safe place where they can learn and play,” Bryant told the Times.

Food giveaway The center also has a food pantry that provides fresh produce, canned goods and meats.

“We send bags out to their homes on Fridays.

It’s important that the kids have a hot meal outside of school days,” added Bryant.

On Sunday, Nov. 20. the

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There were lots of giggles during games at the Rose Marie Bryon Center during its 70th anniversary party. center will be giving back to the community with a Thanksgiving box giveaway. It is scheduled to take place at the center from 3 until 5 p.m.

Bethune-Cookman University and local organizations are sponsoring the event.

Bryant said the center is still in need of help to con-

tinue its mission to assist children.

“We can definitely use more donations from local churches and organizations. If hey could put us in

their mission, it could help us continue to serve children.”

For more information, call 386- 253-9798 or visit www.rmbcc.net.

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More surprises The audience appropriated time to sing, “The Mayor’s Farewell Song,” recognizable as the tune, “New York, New York.”

Some of the lyrics tweet: “Start spreading the news. He’s leaving this month. To make a brand new start of it in his Palm Coast...”

Deleana Williams appeared at the mic, evidencing that the mayor had made a priority of her request to send her friend, Regina Wilson, birthday expressions.

Much more, the mayor’s letter arrived in time for Wilson’s 90th birthday, which was an unexpected surprise!

There are numerous times that I, too, can attest to Mayor Jon Netts’ arrival at events, sponsored by the African American Cultural Society and the AfroAmerican Caribbean Heritage Organization, and his celebrating the organizations through his well-written style for proclamations for the City of Palm Coast.

Mayor Netts rode his ability to make wise decisions. He said that the first City Council had set forth a vision of what Palm Coast should be, “and in the six years in the City Council and nine years as your mayor, I tried to move in that direction,” he said. He credited making the vision happen because of City Managers Dick Kelton and Jim Landon and a good staff.

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Shown with wife Priscilla, Palm Coast Mayor Jon Netts has achieved on several levels during his tenure with the City of Palm Coast.

City honors mayor for 16 years of ‘unmatched’ service The coupling of kindness and service was a recent calling card for 100 well-wishers having filed into City Hall to honor Mayor Jon Netts for 16 years of service to the City of Palm Coast.

Emcee Fire Chief Mike Beadle soared through “We Honor Your Honor,” while a reception in refreshments was in the making and continuing until the ceremony had ended. It was standing-room-only for constituents, former, past and current elected officials, and others expressing farewell. Mayor Netts was joined by his wife, Priscilla.

The mayor had achieved on several levels as a code board member from 2000 to 2001, City Council member, 2001-2007; and mayor, 2007-2016. He has received numerous awards, including the 2015 Regional Leadership Award from the Northeast Florida Regional Council, a network of local governance serving seven counties and their 27 municipalities.

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‘High standard’ While the mayor is inclined to serve another four years, term limits have forced him to step down.

“Jon has been a great mayor for the City of Palm Coast and its people,” said former Mayor James Canfield. “I think one of his best accomplishments is the high standard that he has set for conducting the City Council meetings. ...Every speaker that comes to this room, when Jon is running the meeting, is treated with courtesy and with dignity.”

City Council member Jason DeLorenzo rendered the keynote address through a series of quips looping together his life with the mayor’s.

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The new Palm Coast City Council: Heidi Shipley, District 2; Nick Klufas, District 3; Mayor Milissa Holland, Steven Nobile, District 4; and Robert Cuff, District 1.

But, on a serious note, DeLorenzo affirmed, “Your service to this community is unmatched.

You and Priscilla have sacrificed countless hours in Palm Coast as a special place, and we, the citizens, have appreciated everything you’ve done.” The council member cited the far reach of the mayor’s knowledge, leadership, experience, passion, and statesmanship.

Mayor Netts is a former pro-

fessional educator, retiring as director of the Northern New Jersey Provisional Teacher Training Consortium for the New Jersey State Department of Education.

He was a licensed real estate broker, and has taught courses in real estate law and investment.

Beadle honored the mayor on behalf of the men and women in the fire department by naming its first commercial fire truck after the mayor.

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Holland makes history As I am writing this article today, Nov. 15, Mayor-Elect Milissa Holland is being sworn in as the first female mayor since the city’s incorporation in 1999. It appears to be part of her purview that she is the first female to serve on the Flagler County Commission, beginning in 2006, and its first female chair, as of 2008.

A mother of three grown children, Holland is the daughter of the late Jim Holland, who served on the inaugural Palm Coast City Council. The new mayor has an affinity to Mayor Jon Netts, who took on a father role since Holland lost her dad in 2001. Holland plans to keep the same vision and standards initiated by Mayor James Canfield and followed through by Mayor Jon Netts.

Also sworn in were City Council members Robert Cuff, District 1; and Nick Klufas, District 3. City Council member Steven Nobile was elected Vice Mayor.

••• As always, remember our prayers for the sick, afflicted and bereaved.

Celebrations

Birthday wishes to Darrell DeVore, Nov. 18; William Blount, Brenda Pinkelton, Nov. 19; Alicia Douglas, Nov. 20; Cathy Darby, Nov. 22; Henry “Van” Davis, Nov. 23.

Happy anniversary to Eugene and Joanne Price, Nov. 21.

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NOVEMBER 17 – NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Black America’s resilience will keep us struggling forward Nobody said that the road to freedom, justice and equality would be easy. In the wake of the results of the national elections across the United States, it is crystal-clear that the aspirations, hopes and dreams of 47 million Black Americans are neither in vain or hopeless.

We have been disappointed before. We have been joyous before. But today we are all called to be vigilant, persistent and resilient.

‘Stayed on freedom’ As one of our sacred freedom songs refrains in an upbeat, “Woke up this morning with my mind stayed on freedom… ain’t gonna let nobody turn us around…Got a keep my mind, spirit and soul focused on freedom…no matter what happens… we gonna keep on marching… we gonna keep on shouting…we gonna keep on marching down freedom’s road.”

You have heard me affirm before within the printed and digital contours of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) that our collective sense of righteous optimism and moral imperatives were really never based exclusively on one event or one defeat or even one victory.

Ours is a long protracted struggle for freedom and equality.

Our brother freedom fighter, writer and author, James Baldwin, once told me, “We have to look at the future without a moment to blink, with our heads unbowed with a transcendent determination always to rise above the cynicism of the day and never let giving in to wrong creep into

BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS, JR. NNPA COLUMNIST

I refuse to join the chorus of the cynics who think erroneously that we are at that apocalyptic time when the world is about to end as a result of the elections. ... As Maya Angelou reminded us, “We shall rise… and we shall continue to rise…” again and again. our souls…for nobody knows or even cares about our suffering, if we ever stoop to be silent or indifferent after the bloody lash of history has once again hit out bare backs.”

Fighting on On Election Night, Nov. 8, the entire world waited for the election results into the wee hours of

America faces a time for racial healing “I wish I could say that racism and prejudice were only distant memories. We must dissent from the indifference. We must dissent from the apathy. We must dissent from the fear, the hatred and the mistrust...We must dissent because America can do better, because America has no choice but to do better.” – Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall As far back as June of last year, the National Urban League called upon all presidential candidates to refrain from using racially divisive and disparaging language in their campaigns.

‘Trump Effect’ In the ensuing months, we heard an unprecedented call to ban all Muslims from the nation, even United States citizens. That call was followed by more than

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two dozen anti-Muslim attacks in the United States, ranging from a cab driver shot in Pittsburgh to the deliberate torching of a Somali restaurant in Grand Forks, N.D. The owner of a food market in Queens was beaten by a customer who vowed to “kill Muslims.”

The level of vitriol against immigrants and racial and ethnic minorities was amped so high during the campaign that the Southern Poverty Law Center, which tracks hate groups, coined the term “The Trump Effect” to describe the alarming level of

The election is over – Now what?

The election is over. Now it’s time we move forward and stop wallowing with what could have been or should have been.

This isn’t the time to dwell on what happened over the last few months before and after the primaries. And this isn’t the time to speak negatively or think negatively about President-elect Donald Trump and/or the Republican Party.

The election of Donald Trump has brought about mixed emotions. Some are happy. Some are sad. And some are downright bewildered. Whatever your opinion is of Donald Trump, the one thing we have to do is do our best to support him and help make America the country it should be.

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America should be a country that welcomes people of all backgrounds without judging, a country that protects and defends its citizens, and a country that rises above adversity. Too much divisiveness isn’t good for this country. It will not help us move forward.

Never ‘post-racial’ We need to understand that

the next morning. Black Republicans were overjoyed and repurposed. Black Democrats were dismayed and disappointed. Black Independents were challenged and confused. But interestingly, some of our elders as well as many of our young activists that night and morning gained renewed strength to fight on for another day and era of progress.

We will continue to pick up our pens to write and speak truth to power. We will continue to publish in the grand tradition of motivating and informing the masses to be ever aware of what’s happening now.

Every day brings teachable moments and lessons. The National Black Voter Poll, done by Howard University’s interdisciplinary group of faculty and student scholars and the NNPA, turned out to be the most accurate when it came to the Black American vote across America.

Voting in our communities is not just a right. It is a historic and contemporary responsibility. As we prepare to enter 2017 with a new political regime in the White House, each of us should ask, “What can I do to help improve the quality of life of my family and community?”

More questions How can I and those who I trust in the solidarity of the struggle for freedom and empowerment work together to increase the economic development of the communities in which we reside?

How can I contribute to ensuring that our children receive the highest quality education pre-

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K-12 to college and post graduate? How can I help raise awareness about the healthcare issues that specifically impact our communities? How can I make a positive difference to make our world a better place?

We have come too far to even contemplate resigning, giving up or throwing in the towel. President-elect Donald Trump has been given the opportunity and responsibility of a lifetime.

Will the United States go forward? Or will the nation go backward? The answers to these critical questions will not be limited to what President Trump will do or not do. Each of us will also contribute to what the future holds.

From my perspective, Black America must do what we have always done: Speak out. Stand up.

Keep fighting for freedom, justice

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fear and anxiety among children of color over racial tensions and their fears of being deported.

According to an SPLC survey of teachers: • More than two-thirds of the teachers reported that students – mainly immigrants, children of immigrants and Muslims – have expressed concerns or fears about what might happen to them or their families after the election. More than half have seen an increase in uncivil political discourse. More than 40 percent were hesitant to teach about the election.

• Other children have been using the word “Trump” as a taunt or as a chant as they gang up on others.

• Over two-thirds (67 percent) of educators reported that young people in their schools – most often immigrants, children of immigrants, Muslims, AfricanAmericans and other students of color – had expressed concern about what might happen to them or their families after the election.

Afraid and stressed

Where do we go?

Close to one-third of the students in American classrooms are children of foreign-born parents. This year, they are scared, stressed and in need of reassurance and support from teachers. Muslim children are harassed and worried. Even nativeborn African-American children, whose families arrived here before the American Revolution, ask about being sent back to Africa.

Others, especially younger students, have worries that are the stuff of nightmares – like a return to slavery or being rounded up and put into camps. Overall, these vulnerable students are disillusioned and depressed at the hatred they’re hearing from candidates, in the news, from classmates and even sometimes from trusted adults.

As we have said throughout this campaign, religious and racial bigotry are not core American values. In fact, such bigotry is more than unpatriotic; it threatens our national security.

We are hopeful now that the heat of the campaign begins to cool, our president-elect and his supporters will adopt a more sober approach to issues of racial justice. He has called for the country to unite, and we will take him at his word.

Our duty as citizens is to hold him to his word. We have the power to define patriotism in the 21st Century, and there’s no room in that definition for bigotry.

Some have mused that this campaign has served as a poultice of sorts, drawing the poisons of hate and intolerance to the surface. This is our opportunity to cleanse them away.

America has never been a country that reached a post-racial status. Why? The election of President Barack Obama proved it from day one. This country claims to be one that welcomes people of all faiths. However, when there’s a terrorist attack, those who practice and profess the Islamic faith are demonized.

Never mind when tragedy happens in a local movie theatre or at a local school, the suspect is deemed as mentally unstable.

We can talk about education, health care, employment, Social Security, and affordable housing, just to name a few, and still have a disconnect. Without understanding the history of America – not what you have read in history books – you will never truly understand its psyche and practice.

Because we will soon experience four years of Donald Trump as commander-in-chief, I urge you to do the following: • Become active in your local

and state politics. So much happens locally that affects the national makeup of what happens in Congress.

• Educate yourself on politics and finances. Those with little to no knowledge of politics and finances will quickly find themselves at the bottom of the ladder.

• Start your own business. It’s been predicted that services and programs will be slashed. This isn’t the time to sit back and wait on people; it’s time to create your own opportunity.

• Stop categorizing and judging people based on race and ethnicity. While there are a few bad people who misrepresent their race, religion, and culture, it’s not fair nor is it right to label a group of people.

• Use your voice as a platform to initiate change. Yes, your vote is important, but your voice at city council meetings and school board meetings is just as valuable and effective. Social media

Keep resisting

Charles W. Cherry II, Esq., Publisher

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and equality with renewed vigor, faith and energy. Resilience is in our DNA. My optimism is based on the enormous progress that we have made in our long movement for freedom in the U.S. and throughout the world. I refuse to join the chorus of the cynics who think erroneously that we are at that apocalyptic time when the world is about to end as a result of the elections. That is not the truth.

We must keep struggling forward. As Maya Angelou reminded us, “We shall rise…and we shall continue to rise…” again and again.

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How to feed your holiday guests on the cheap

BY CAMERON HUDDLESTON GOBANKINGRATES.COM TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

The holidays are about spending time with friends and family. But hosting a holiday dinner for your loved ones can be costly.

Consumers are expected to spend more than $100 on food and candy for the holiday season this year, according to the National Retail Federation.

That’s just the average amount, though. If you’ve ever hosted a holiday gathering, you know it’s easy to blow hundreds of dollars on food and drinks for your guests. In fact, you might be clutching your wallet in anticipation of the hit it’s going to take this holiday season.

You don’t have to resort to a sad, skimpy meal, though, just to keep costs under control. Instead, use any or all of these tips to feed your guests a memorable holiday dinner on the cheap.

Try a potluck Many of us assume that we have to pay for and prepare the entire spread.

Grayson Bell, founder of Debt Roundup, said this was the tradition for his family’s Thanksgiving gathering.

“For many years, we would just move from house to house, and whoever was hosting was responsible for the bulk of the food and beverages,” he said. “As the family grew, it was getting expensive.

The average dinner and beverages would range between $300 and $500.”

However, it doesn’t have to be this way.

Eventually, his 18-member family switched to a potluck-style meal. They create a menu in an online Google document, with each person picking the items he or she wants to bring.

“Instead of having one group pay for the bulk, we share the costs across the entire family,” he said. “This brings our costs down to about $50 per family. It’s an effective way to share the costs and not burden one family every year with picking up the tab.”

If you host a potluck, use websites such as PerfectPotluck.com or SignUpGenius.com to create online sign-up sheets for meal items. With both of these free sites, you can specify what items you want people to bring and how much.

$5 per guest If you plan to prepare all of the food for your holiday gathering, you can do it without spending hundreds of dollars.

“My hard and fast rule for holiday feasts is spend $5 per person,” said Erin Chase, creator of $5 Dinners. “For someone on a budget and counting pennies, $5 per person is within a range that they should be able to afford.”

So if you’re preparing a meal for 12 people, a simple menu will cost you $60. You can find a multitude of recipes for $5 dishes at 5DollarDinners.com.

There are plenty of ways to stick to a $5-per-person budget. For example, if you’re making a Thanksgiving meal, take advantage of the slew of coupons for feast ingredients that manufacturers and stores release online and in newspapers in the weeks leading up to the holiday, said Chase. Then, do your grocery shopping the week of Thanksgiving to get the best, rock-bottom prices on ingredients you need for your meal.

“You might not want to brave the crowds, but if you do, you’ll spend the least possible on your feast,” he said.

Keeping your menu simple can keep costs under control, said Kristie Sawicki, creator of Saving Dollars & Sense.

“Remember when planning this meal that you do not need to make every single dish,” she said.

It can include a meat such as turkey for Thanksgiving, one potato dish, stuffing, one other vegetable, a salad and dessert.

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Dishes are lined up on a buffet table. A potluck Thanksgiving dinner is a way to keep costs down. is another way to keep the cost of holiday meals below $5 per person. Liz of frugal-living site Frugalwoods.com said she and her husband host a family Thanksgiving every year and buy everything in its rawest form.

In the past, they spent $177.50 on food for meals for the entire week for themselves and three in-laws who were visiting. That breaks down to $3.22 per person per meal, including the Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, wine and other fixings.

Also, make sure you get an accurate head count of guests so that you don’t spend more than necessary on food. “Nothing wastes more food than when you cook for 20 and eight show up,” said Laura Oliver of AFrugalChick. com. “Track down your ‘maybes’ a few weeks out, and ask for a firm commitment.”

Cost-saving shortcuts Although making your holiday meal entirely from scratch can be one way to save money, you also can keep costs down by using canned or frozen items along with fresh ingredients. This strategy works particularly well for Thanksgiving dishes.

“Thanksgiving is one of the greatest meals that you can have in your year, and one of the beautiful things about Thanksgiving is it can be so cost-conscious,” said chef, author and TV host Sandra Lee. For example, make an affordable side dish by starting with a box of cornbread stuffing then adding a can of Campbell’s Chicken with Rice soup, a bunch of chopped celery and scallions

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along with poultry seasoning, she said.

“Save time and money by using these simple shortcuts because time is precious, and we should spend the time with family,” added Lee. “That’s what the holiday is all about.”

Affordable appetizers Serving appetizers before the main course can add to the cost of your holiday gathering. But you don’t want your guests to get “hangry” — angry because they’re hungry — while waiting for dinner to be served.

Make appetizers more affordable with several strategies. The easiest and least-expensive route is to make a simple veggie plate that includes carrots and celery, which will be on sale during the holidays, said Teri Gault, author of “Shop Smart, Save More.”

You can find deals on other items you can add to your platter — such as canned olives, smoked oysters and crackers — at drugstores, which have sales on these items, she said.

If you’re a member of a warehouse club such as Costco or Sam’s Club, you’ll find good prices on gourmet cheeses and salami, sausage and other charcuterie.

“Gourmet cheeses and charcuterie are the absolute best deal at club stores year round and great to have on hand for impromptu appetizers,” said Gault.

year for all the basics in the baking aisle, and all have a long shelf life,” said Gault. “Not only can you stock up for months beyond the holidays, but you can save 60 to 70 percent on your holiday baking through New Year’s.”

The best deals will coincide with the release of manufacturer and store coupons that you can use to get an even deeper discount.

You don’t have to make an elaborate dessert to please your crowd.

Gault said she keeps it simple and cheap by making six dozen sugar cookies for about $5. She freezes them in plastic containers layered between wax paper.

“Throughout the holidays, and as guests are coming, pull out a box to decorate,” she said.

“It’s even a very fun activity to sit around the table together and decorate, and everyone can take home their creations.”

Another option is to make bitesize versions of desserts, such as mini cheesecakes, said Maria Ramos of ASavingsWow.com.

“You’ll be able to offer more of a variety of desserts without having a lot of leftovers in the end,” she said. “Plus, people are less tempted to take more than they can eat, like with a full-size dessert, which wastes food and money.”

Stock up

Stock up on baking supplies starting the week before Thanksgiving.

“This is the cheapest time of

If you’re hosting a meal other than Thanksgiving, take advantage of sales before this holiday to stock up on items to make your next dinner party the best.

“The week before Thanksgiving, you’ll find the lowest prices of the year on canned vegetables and creamed soups,” said Gault.

You can stock up to make casseroles from these items that will be marked down 50 percent to 70 percent.

You’ll also find cranberry sauce on sale. Make an economical dish by combining two cans of cranberry sauce with a can of mandarin oranges or fresh oranges on sale and walnuts on sale in the baking aisle, said Gault.

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for on-sale meat before Thanksgiving.

“Grab an extra turkey, ham or beef roast when they are at their lowest sale price during the holiday, and stash them in your freezer for another frugal feast in the future,” said Chase.

Break with tradition There’s no need to blow your budget on dishes your friends and family don’t really enjoy just because they’re considered traditional holiday fare.

“If your family prefers brisket to turkey, don’t make the turkey just because you are supposed to,” said Oliver. “If you like Italian food, make lasagna. The holiday is about the company as much as it is about the food.”

Making food your family enjoys will ensure that none of it goes to waste — which is just a waste of money. Plus, you might be able to make a non-traditional meal for less.

For example, Oliver said you can use a less-expensive cut of meat in a recipe if you use a slow cooker because the meat will become tender with the long cooking time.

Plan ahead for guests You might be serving several meals if you have out-of-town guests staying with you for the holidays. The last thing you want to do is make big, expensive meals before the main meal, said frugal expert Sami Cone of SamiCone. com. Nor do you want to have to rely on pricey take-out.

“My tip is to make batches of something in advance that can easily be frozen and then reheated the day guests are coming over,” said Cone.

She also recommended cooking a large batch of ground beef that can be frozen then thawed for taco meat or pasta sauce. Or grill chicken, freeze it then pull it out for salads, enchiladas or casseroles. You can use these meats to create a bar — such as a taco or pasta bar — to appeal to a variety of food preferences, said Cone.

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NOVEMBER DECEMBER 17 – NOVEMBER 2016 14 - 20,23, 2006

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Mainland High School’s defense lines up against Okeechobee’s offense in the playoff game at Municipal Stadium in Daytona Beach.

Mainland now the last area football team standing

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES

Mainland ripped Okeechobee for a 567 win to open the playoffs at Municipal Stadium in Daytona Beach last week.

The Buccaneers scored on their opening possession when Denzel Houston hit Tank Dell for a seven-yard touchdown pass and an early 7-0 lead.

Houston’s five-yard scamper gave the Bucs a commanding 28-0 lead late in the first quarter.

Mainland (10-0) scored on its first six offensive possessions and led 42-0 at halftime forcing a running clock for the second half.

The Buccaneers’ defense held Okeechobee (8-2) to 155 total yards.

The Brahmans’ lone score came on a fourth quarter run by from Lamar Williams.

The score was set up by a 36-yard pass from Bubba Rudd to Demetrius Clark.

Houston threw for 197 yards with four touchdown passes, C.J. Wilson ran for 84 yards on 12 carries and Dell caught seven passes for 78 yard for Mainland.

Deandre McMillan added a touchdown run while Jason Colubiale ran for a score, caught a 19-yard touchdown pass and threw for a score for the ‘Bucs.

Williams led Okeechobee with 83 yards rushing.

Good football It was another dominating performance by Mainland. The Buccaneers did just about everything they wanted to do. Even the Brahmans’ players were voicing their shock at what was happening on the field.

The Buccaneers still have a stifling defense and the offense is showing balance. The competition will get tougher, but right now the Bucs are playing good football.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REVIEW Player of the game: D’Marcus Adams The junior wide receiver caught three passes for 94 yards with three touchdowns, including two touchdown catches of 42 yards each. Adams stood out in a deep and talented receiving corps.

Playoff roundup: Creek, Warner fall Marvin Scott ran for 103 yards with a touchdown on 17 carries but Warner Christian lost to Lakeland Victory Christian 21-12. Dalton Jenner threw for 186 yards with three scores on five for seven passing for the Lakeland team, which led 21-0 in the first quarter.

Kyle Minckler threw for 235 yards with two scores for Spruce Creek in a 28-20 loss to Altamonte Springs’ Lake Brantley.

The Patriots ran for over 300 yards. Division I prospect Trace Christian’s 59-yard touchdown run with six seconds remaining lifted Lake Brantley to victory.

Mainland’s offensive backfield duo of QB Denzel Houston (5) and RB C.J. Wilson (24) leads the team’s explosive attack.

More scores Winter Garden Foundation 38, Deltona Trinity 14; Sebastian River 10, Palm Coast Matanzas 0.

This week’s playoff game Mainland (10-0) at Sebastian River (10-1) The Sharks also beat Okeechobee 35-0 during the regular season. Sebastian River is a defensive team much like Mainland. The Sharks are a better opponent on paper. If Mainland plays as it has lately, the team will move on to the Regional Finals (third round/Elite 8).

Mainland’s Chad Davis (21) tackles Okeechobee’s Mateo Vasquez (6).

The Mainland Marching Buccaneers, a superior-rated band, keeps the fans entertained during the playoff game against Okeechobee last week.

Mainland’s cheerleaders kept the fans amped up during the game at Municipal Stadium.

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Marching Wildcats among the bands selected for Atlanta showcase SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES

Students, alumni and fans of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) rocked the vote for an epic lineup of bands to perform in the 15th Anniversary Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase on Jan. 28 at the Georgia Dome.

The 2017 lineup features bands that have historically performed at the annual showcase, plus newcomers who are gearing up for their debut at the marching band event of the year. The following eight bands will perform at the 2017 HBOB Invitational Showcase celebration: • Alabama A&M University, Marching Maroon & White (Southwestern Athletic Conference), fourth appearance • Alabama State University, Mighty Marching Hornets (Southwestern Athletic Conference), fifth appearance College, • Benedict Marching Band of Distinction (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), first appearance • Bethune-Cookman University, Marching Wildcats (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), 12th appearance • Jackson State University, Sonic Boom of the South (Southwestern Athletic Conference), eight appearance • North Carolina A&T State University, Blue and Gold Marching Machine (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference), fifth appearance • Texas Southern University, Ocean of Soul (South-

western Athletic Conference), second appearance State • Winston-Salem University, Red Sea of Sound (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association), sixth appearance These bands were selected through a process that included online fan voting, as well as feedback from band directors, HBCU school presidents and Honda representatives.

$20,000 grant Each of the final eight bands will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the Invitational Showcase, and their universities will receive a $20,000 grant from Honda to support their music education programs. And as a thank-you to all the bands who participated in this year’s voting process, Honda will donate $1,000 to their respective schools’ music programs.

“Honda is excited to have the final eight bands take the field at our 15th annual Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase,” said Alexandra Warnier, Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility for Honda. “We hope fans will join us for this milestone celebration that promises to deliver some fantastic performances.”

Tickets to the HBOB Invitational Showcase are available on the official website starting at $10.

For more information, visit HondaBattleoftheBands. com.

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