Daytona Times - November 22, 2012

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A day of prayer, unity

PEOPLE SPEAK

Area religious leaders coming together again for World AIDS Day

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

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Father Phil Egitto of Our Lady of Lourdes prepares to introduce religious leaders of other faiths during an interfaith service at his church in 2011, which included prayer for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Religious leaders from Christian, Muslim and Jewish faiths will again participate in an interfaith service for prayer and healing for those living with HIV/AIDS as Volusia County resi-

dents get ready to shine the spotlight on the disease as World AIDS Day approaches Dec. 1.

Our Lady of Lourdes, 1020 North Halifax Ave., Daytona Beach will host the interfaith service again this year. It’s scheduled for Nov. 28 starting at 6 p.m.

There will be prayer and a candle lighting service at the church’s Grotto, said Father Phil Egitto, pastor of the church.

“We then walk to Colin’s Park where Pastor Pete Keirstead from Family Church

leads a remembrance service for those whose memories live on in our fight against this disease,” Egitto said.

The Interfaith service will start at 7 p.m. It will be followed by a reception in the chapel sponsored by VITAS.

Local problem According to the Volusia County Health Department, Volusia County ranks 10th in the number of HIV/ AIDS cases among Flor-

Making history: Henry sworn in as first Black male mayor

ida’s 67 counties.

The health department’s website also reports that there are over 1,400 people living with HIV or AIDS in Volusia and Flagler and “there may be as many as 700 more people infected with HIV, who don’t know it yet.’’

More than 1,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in Volusia and Flagler are receiving needed services through federal and state funded programs.

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Health fair to kick off Light Up Midtown

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

About 30 vendors will be participating in the Light Up Midtown Health Fair on Dec. 1 at Daisy Stocking Park in Daytona Beach. It will kick off a series of events scheduled every Saturday in December.

Charles Bryant, who works for the Daytona Beach Redevelopment Department, said the Light Up Midtown events were created to provide Christmas activities in the Midtown Redevelopment District of the city.

A Christmas parade is scheduled for Dec. 8 on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard.

Bryant said the response for the health fair has been excellent but more entrants are needed for the parade and a step show planned for Dec. 5.

Among those participating in the parade will be Mar’lene Jasmine Ann Brooks, who was rePHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN REEVES

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Derrick Henry, left, is sworn in on Nov. 14 as Daytona Beach’s first Black male mayor. Administering the oath of office is Judge Hubert L. Grimes.

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES STAFF harperjames59@yahoo.com

It was standing room only at the Daytona Beach City Commission chambers on Nov. 14 as educator and former commissioner Derrick Henry was sworn in as the city’s first Black male mayor.

He follows in the footsteps of the first Black Mayor Yvonne Scarlett-Golden, who died in 2006 and was succeeded by Daytona Beach businessman Glenn Ritchey, who pass the gavel on to Henry at last week’s city commission meeting.

The oath of office was administered by

Judge Hubert L. Grimes, who broke racial barriers himself as the first Black county judge of Volusia County in 1988 and the first circuit judge in the four-county Seventh Judicial Circuit in 1999.

Oath administered Before administering the oath, Grimes addressed the crowd saying, “We are here for the moment they have dreamed about – the beginning of their season of official service to this community.”

Grimes said this was the third time he had administered the oath to Daytona Beach elected officials – the first was

when Scarlett-Golden was elected in 2003; the second time was the swearing in of Ritchey. Last week, he officiated for Henry along with newly elected commissioners Carl Lentz of Zone 1 and Paula Reed for Zone 6.

Pam Woods of Zone 2 also was sworn in after being unopposed, and Zone 4 Commissioner Robert Gilliland was successful in defending his seat for another term.

Grimes said to the packed chamber and the overflow crowd listening in the lobby of City Hall that the success of the elected officials “can only be assured by the supPlease see HENRY, Page 2

Mar’lene Jasmine Ann Brooks si the 2012-2013 Homecoming Queen for Seabreeze High School.

Senior Oasis luncheon: Plenty of turkey, dressing and fun Participants in the John H. Dickerson Center’s Senior Oasis program were treated to an early Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 14. Seniors dined on turkey and dressing with all the trimmings plus ham, macaroni and cheese, and a variety of desserts.

Tubman-King Community Church Pastor John Long, who is also employed

by VITAS, was present along with Arndrea Alexander to pass out free turkeys, which

the participants could take home and prepare for their own Thanksgiving meal this week.

Gloria Nedd, president of Daytona Beach’s Senior Oasis program, was one of 70 who received a free turkey from VITAS, an end-of-life care program for adult and pediatric patients with lifelimiting illnesses.

There is no charge for seniors to participate in the city’s Oasis program, which

meets every Wednesday at the Dickerson Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The seniors play board games, are served a lunch, and also take occasional field trips throughout the Greater Daytona Beach area. Speakers also are invited to address the seniors.

For more information, call the Dickerson Center at 386671-5823 or the city’s Leisure Services Department at 386671-8337.

Pastor John T. Long is shown with Gloria Nedd and Arndrea Alexander at the Senior Oasis program luncheon at the Dickerson Center.

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Veterans honored for service

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John Steele, Eli Graham and James Huger were honored Nov. 11, Veterans Day, as Montfort Point Marines during a special program at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Daytona Beach. Proclamations were read from the city of Daytona Beach and the local NAACP branch.

The Montford Point Marines were a group of Blacks who broke the color barrier during World War II. Hundreds of the marines who are still living received the Congressional Gold Medal at a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on June 27 this year.

The Montford Point Marines were the first Blacks to serve in the United States Marine Corps.

On Saturday, Dec. 1 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stewart Memorial United Methodist Church will host a holiday yard sale in the church’s parking lot.

Items for sale will include clothing for men, women and children, books, a variety of household items, Christmas decorations and more.

The church is at 317 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Daytona Beach.

For more information, call the church at 386-255-7222.

Stetson buying University Inn; will renovate to house students SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

When Stetson University came to Hina and Sara Patel, principal owners/operators of the University Inn, and expressed an interest in leasing the property for up to three years for the university’s planned increase in undergraduate student population, they told Stetson Vice President for Business and Chief Financial Officer Bob Huth that they would be more interested in selling the Inn. “Given the difficulty in re-establishing ourselves in the market after a three-year absence, we thought it best to just sell the

Stewart Memorial to host holiday yard sale Dec. 1

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The Deltona High School ROTC gave a special presentation during the ceremony honoring veterans from the Marines, Navy, Army, Coast Guard and the Air Force who were killed in service or remain unaccounted for.

The program featured pastor and veteran Lt. Craig Robinson of New St. James Missionary Baptist Church as the guest

speaker and gave recognition to area veterans who were treated to a breakfast that morning.

property,” said Hina. That began the conversation that led to the sale.

“Hina and I thought, why not sell the property to Stetson,” said co-owner Sara Patel. “We look across the street at the university and have confidence that Stetson will take care of it.”

Huth led Stetson’s efforts to negotiate a price for the sale of the property with the owners, Luv-Kush Investments, Inc. “The Patels have taken excellent care of this facility in a very difficult economic environment,” Huth said.

venient to Stetson and will serve the university’s needs as it grows to the projected 3,000 undergraduate students by the year 2016.

Maximum capacity as planned at the renovated facility is 112 to 115 students.

Plans include having a campus safety officer located on the property, as well as a permanent resident advisor.

The University Inn has 15 full- and part-time employees and the Patels are committed to helping them secure employment. “Sarah and I will get them placed,” Hina Patel said.

The property will operate as the University Inn under the present owners until June 30, 2013. Stetson will renovate the property and have it ready for student occupancy in August 2013 in time for the start of the 2013-14 academic year.

“As a responsible community partner, Stetson University will make annual payments to the City of DeLand in the amount of the University Inn’s current city’s taxes,” said Huth.

Inn could house up to 115 students “This really helps us not go into an accelerated residence hall building process in order to have a hall ready for the anticipated enrollment growth this fall,” Huth said. “Purchasing and renovating the University Inn buys us time to do better planning for a future residence hall.”

Located at 644 N. Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, the University Inn is con-

henry from Page 1 port of their constituents, stakeholders, staff and citizenry.”

Grimes concluded by saying to those being sworn in, “The citizens have put their trust in each of you.

Lead the city into further greatness. ….Goals (are) to make a very good - even a great city even better.”

Praise, presentations During the installation service, Henry recognized his opponent for the mayor’s seat former Zone 1 Commissioner Edith Shelley as well as outgoing mayor Ritchey. He praised them and presented both with a plaque from the city.

“Over last 20 years, you have been dedicated to city of Daytona Beach. You’ve done the city a great service serving as city commissioner. Your attention to detail, your passion for all of the issues is unmatched and unequaled,”

midtown from Page 1 cently chosen as the 20122013 Homecoming Queen for Seabreeze High School.

She is the vice president of the youth choir at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and plans on going to the Marines after she graduates.

Festival of lights Bryant said having the word “light” in the name of their monthlong celebration was very important.

“Light is an important element in many holidays and festivals throughout the world. It is the symbol of the divine and bringing light into the world. Light also has meaning related to the religious or cultural background of different countries,” Bryan explained.

Bryant said Daisy Stocking Park will have a decorated Christmas tree with lights. Dr. Mary McLeod

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The new Daytona Beach City Commission: Seated from left to right are Commissioners Kelly White, left, Mayor Derrick Henry and Commissioner Pam Woods.

In back are Commissioners, Carl Lentz, Patrick Henry, Paula Reed and Robert Gilliland.

Henry said of Shelley.

Henry also had accolades for Ritchey.

“We lost our mayor (Scarlett-Golden) at a tough time. You stepped in and filled her enormous shoes in an admirable way.

I have come to know you not only as a big man but a giant of a leader. My expectation is for you to offer me personal guidance and

LIGHT UP MIDTOWN SCHEDULE Dec. 1: Health fair, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Dec. 8: Christmas parade, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Dec. 15: Step show, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 22: Christmas in Songs, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Bethune Boulevard will be decorated for the holidays.

Bryant said merchants on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and on International Speedway Boulevard have been encouraged to remain open for activities taking place on Saturdays during this month.

“These events provide an opportunity to attract people to the area who might not ordinary visit this area and boast sales for the merchants,” Bryant noted.

Added Suzanne Grubbs,

advice as I inhabit the seat you are now leaving,” Henry said to Ritchey.

“I’ll be your friend,” Ritchey responded, with a handshake and hug for Henry.

“Daytona Beach is poised for great things. You will lead it over the goal line,” Ritchey concluded.

environmental health specialist with the Volusia County Health Department, “We are delighted to partner with the City of Daytona Beach to provide a health fair where citizens can come out and get valuable health information on a number of topics. This event is a great opportunity to enjoy the holiday light displays while participating in a family oriented health fair.’’

Planning meeting scheduled Nov. 29 Light Up Midtown festivities will be held on Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 22. All events will be held in the Midtown community and three of the four will be held at the Daisy Stocking Park, 550 Third Ave., Daytona Beach.

The next Light Up Midtown committee meeting is Nov. 29 at the Peninsula Club, 415 South Peninsula Drive, Daytona Beach. It’s scheduled to convene from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Contact Bryant at 386671-8185 or 386- 214-2586 for entry forms.

Many thanks “It’s been quite a journey,” Henry said in reference to his campaign to be mayor.

“I don’t like to measure things. God puts us here and we are to go through life and stay even. When I was a classroom teacher, I would remind my students – ‘It’s a great day to

UNITY from Page 1 ‘Faces of AIDS’ Other World AIDS Day activities taking place in the area include a fundraiser sponsored by the Positive Champions Speakers Bureau.

The bureau is hosting a benefit on Dec. 1 to raise funds to support its mission to end the stigma and community consequences associated with HIV/AIDS. Jeff Allen, a spokesman for the group, said it will present “The Faces of AIDS” at 7 p.m. at the Museum of Arts and Sciences.

“It will change your perspective of HIV/AIDS in our community and build a bridge of understanding and compassion toward the people who live with HIV on a daily basis,” Allen said.

Tickets are $35 for the play and a dinner. Call Allen at 386-235-6796 or the Health Planning Council at

Local Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, awards $8,000 in scholarships The Gamma Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority this year awarded $8,000 in academic scholarships to Daytona Beach area college-bound students.

Eight $1,000 scholarships were presented to the following Daytona Beach area students: Dymond Anthony, Tyra Fennell, DeAngelo Howard, Jade McCrary, Siarrah Davis, Montre Carson, Ricardo Spencer and Marissa Moss.

“Providing this assistance to the youth of our area so that they may further their education is one of our continuing goals,” said Mae Frances Davis, president of the Gamma Mu Omega Chapter. “We are proud to be able to impact their futures in such a positive way.”

Popular programs presented by the chapter over the years include the Men of Tomorrow, the Debutante Cotillion and Accent on Youth.

be among the living.’ Last year has been an amazing year,” Henry remarked.

Henry thanked his many volunteers but singled out his wife, Dr. Stephanie Henry; parents Agnes Houston and Clinton Henry; his campaign treasurer Sandra Strapp; and his campaign manager Maureen Durham and her husband, Dr. L. Ronald Durham.

“Two people who made the greatest sacrifice – my wife and her husband,” Henry said about Maureen Durham to laughter.

“I am a hard worker. I believe in Daytona Beach.

I see the big picture. I see what we can become,” Henry concluded.

Emotional comments Newly elected Zone 6 Commissioner Paula Reed, an employee at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, said that when she returned back to Daytona Beach 17 years ago she knew she had a responsibility to participate and engage and share what she had been blessed with.

“It’s time to sit at the big

386-323-2046 for tickets.

“Too often HIV positive people suffer the stigma of HIV/AIDS. On top of handling life-altering news and new health challenges, they sometime face rejection by family and friends when they need them the most,” Allen explained, adding why the fundraiser is important.

“People with HIV/ AIDS may be forced out of homes, lose their jobs or even become victims of vi-

table and try to make a difference in the city I was born in and the city I love.

I believe I was called to make a difference. It’s time Zone 6 had a voice – someone not afraid to speak, speak up and speak out, ask questions and to seek answers,” Reed declared.

New Zone 1 Commissioner Carl Lentz, a local Realtor, told the audience it was exciting for him to be present, also noting he had “relatives looking down on him with pride.”

During the last month of his campaign, Lentz first lost his grandmother, then his grandfather and parents of his mom Cheryl Lentz.

“Two weeks ago my mom buried her mother.

Next week she will bury her father. My grandfather was an elected official….

Grandparents married for 63 years. He (grandfather) was my biggest supporter.

He waited around to see his grandson get elected,” Lentz said, choking back the tears. He also acknowledged his own father, Rick Lentz, for his support.

olence. Help changes that.’’

For more on World AIDS Day and events this month and in December about HIV/AIDS awareness, visit www.worldaidsweekdaytona.com.

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Flagler students available to work on tresses Beauty takes the crown when it comes to Adrienne Harvey opening up about the cosmetology program at Flagler Technical Institute. Harvey has passion for teaching skills and maintaining hair.

She keeps it moving through the career and technical division of continuing education for the Flagler County school system.

She is the daughter of retired Flagler Palm Coast High School science teacher Ada Harvey.

Jenna Cole and Swazibelle Brenes are students who began cosmetology as electives while attending Flagler Palm Coast High School. They are preparing for the state exam to become licensed.

The students are experiencing the results they’ve been dreaming of in 40 weeks, or 1,200 hours for full-time students, and 68 weeks for part-time students.

Harvey’s portable classroom offers a relaxed solution to attaining beauty.

It is located down the road from Flagler Palm Coast High School, off State Road 100.

Salon services in facials and nails are taught on campus at Flagler Technical Institute, One Corporate Drive.

You’ll be surprised that a Jheri curl will cost $10; a chemical relaxer for virgin hair, $15; and a chemical relaxer (retouch), $10. This is only a partial list of services.

Harvey’s cosmetologists will be happy to work your tresses on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,

Palm Coast

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By Jeroline D. Mccarthy | Daytona Times and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, call 386-437-7540, extension 5507.

AKAs host Cluster III meeting

AACS accepting donations for toys, food

Ivy Leaf reporter Gloria Wilkins wrote that the Palm Coast chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority hosted the recent Cluster III meeting at World Golf Village in St. Augustine.

It is part of the sorority’s South Atlantic Region, which includes South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. It makes up 11 graduate and three undergraduate chapters. Welcomed by Chi Delta Omega president Sue Baety Fray and meeting chair Myra MiddletonValentine were 212 ladies.

The theme, “Committed to Timeless Service,” was reinforced by comments from Regional Director Marsha L. Brown and Cluster Coordinator Bonnie Atwater.

Workshops were presented regarding parliamentary procedure, financial fitness and international updates.

Luncheon highlights were the awards of a Community Service Project of 267 p.j. garments and underwear to Mark Jones, CEO, Volusia-Flagler Community Partnership for

The African-American Cultural Society (AACS) will conduct its 19th Annual Christmas Gift-Giving Celebration Dec. 7, 6 p.m., at the AACS center, 4422 North U.S. 1, Palm Coast.

The organization will distribute toys and food to the less fortunate in Espanola, Bunnell, Palm Coast, and other Flagler County areas.

Over the past 19 years, AACS members have generously supported this program. If you’d like to join them through a financial donation or contribution of a toy, it would be appreciated.

Checks are payable to the AACS and on the memo line, write “Christmas Gift-Giving.” They can be dropped off at the center or mailed to P. O. Box 350607, Palm Coast, FL 32135-0607.

Unwrapped toys and gifts can be left with the center administrator. Please indicate the appropriate age (3-6 years), sex of the child for the gift, and include your name.

Community Calendar To list your event FREE, e-mail us at news@daytonatimes.com. No phone calls or faxes, please. Events are listed on a space-available basis, and in the sole discretion of the Daytona Times staff. For guaranteed placement, contact Lynnette Garcia, lgarcia@flcourier.org, phone 954-882-2946, for ad rates.

Compiled by the Daytona Times Golf tournament to help homeless A Golfin’ 4 Homeless Prevention fundraiser will be held Dec. 1 at 8:30 a.m. at the Preserve at Turnbull Bay, 2600 Turnbull Estates Drive, New Smyrna Beach. Donations are $60 per golfer, $240 foursome, $100 sponsor, $300 corporate sponsor (sign and foursome).

It will include a $10,000 Hole in One. Raffle, prizes, donuts and lunch will be provided.

All funds raised will be used in Halifax Urban Ministries’

programs helping residents in New Smyrna, Edgewater, and Oak Hill. Call Mark at 386-252-0156 or visit www.

HalifaxUrbanMinistries.org to sign up and play.

BRIEFS

ing New Smyrna Beach’s Beu Sisters and the Surfside Choir.

At 7:15 p.m. the Ocean Center’s Light Up Volusia Nights ceremony will unveil festive holiday lights and decorations at the Ocean Center, Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Ocean Walk Shoppes and the Bandshell. The Ocean Center will feature a decorated 40-foot holiday tree that will be lit by area dignitaries Additional holiday activities include ice skating at the Bandshell through Jan. 6. Located behind Ocean Walk Shoppes, the tentcovered portable ice skating rink features real ice.

For more information, contact Angela Daniels, marketing director at adaniels@oceancenter.com.

Ocean Center presents second annual Light Up Volusia Nights On Nov. 24, the Ocean Center will present the second annual Light Up Volusia Nights from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. on the east lawn of the Ocean Center and the Ocean Center Ballroom.

The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Al Smith Productions will present the Parade of Lights beginning at 5:15 p.m. The parade route will begin on Main Street at the corner of Peninsula Drive and will travel east over A1A, then north onto Ocean Avenue looping back across A1A down Auditorium Blvd., concluding in the parking lot behind Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd.

The Ocean Center ballroom will include cooking demonstrations, caricature artists, balloon art, face painting, magicians, and Santa and Mrs. Claus. A community showcase display area will feature area businesses and attractions.

Other events include holiday entertainment featur-

Children. A display of Palm Coast vocal talent was wellreceived and featured Alexis Williams, Kayon Jones and Cassie Eugene.

Center to host manatee forum The Save the Manatee Club and Blue Spring Alliance will sponsor a free public forum to address manatee conservation issues from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Dec. 1 at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave.,

Seafood event to benefit center for the blind The fifth annual seafood buffet to benefit the Florida Lions Conklin Center for the Blind will be held Dec. 2 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the River Grille on the Tomoka, 950 N US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach. The allyou-can eat buffet is $8.99 with coffee or tea included.

Deltona. Reservations are requested and may be made by calling 800-432-5646 or education@savethemanatee. org.

Historic Preservation Board to meet The Volusia County Historic Preservation Board will meet at 3 p.m. Nov. 27, at the DeLand Memorial Hospital Museum, 230 N. Stone St., DeLand. Members will discuss the board’s programs and policies. The public is invited to attend and participate in the meeting. More information: 386-736-5953, ext. 12008, or jscofield@volusia.org.

Cultural Council to meet The Cultural Council of Volusia County will meet at 9 a.m.

Nov. 30, at the Ormond Beach Historical Society’s AndersonPrice Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach.

More information: Mike Fincher at 386-736-5963, ext.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ADRIENNE HARVEY

Adrienne Harvey is a cosmetology instructor at the Flagler Technical Institute.

Shown below are students at the Flagler Technical Institute.

If you have questions, contact chairman June N. Bethel at 386-447-7030.

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

Happy Birthday to You! Birthday wishes to: Birthday wishes to: Darrell DeVore, Cathy Darby, Nov. 22; Henry “Van” Davis, Frederick Canty, Nov. 23; Anne Phillips, Edwina “Pat” Smith, Kian Jordan, Brandon Robinson, Nov. 25; Lillian Robinson-Duncan, Nov. 28 Happy anniversary to: Kilus and Betty White, Nov. 24; James and Yolaine Goodridge, Nov. 25

15872, or mfincher@volusia. org.

Deltona to celebrate 50th anniversary The City of Deltona Parks & Recreation has scheduled Deltona’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert with AP60 (American Pop 60), who will perform all the top hits from the 1960s. The event is from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Deltona Amphitheater, 2150 Eustace Ave. A Celebration & Sock Hop will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 17 at City Hall, 2345 Providence Blvd.

More information: 386-8788100.

Light the Night Walk Join Halifax Health and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society for Light the Night, a walk to raise awareness for blood cancers. The event is Nov. 16 beginning at 6 p.m. with checkin and festivities followed by a remembrance ceremony at

6:30 p.m. The walk is 7 p.m. at the Destination Daytona Pavilion, 1637 US Highway 1, Ormond Beach. More information: lightthenight.org/ncfl/.

Christmas luncheon for seniors Unified Ministry’s second annual Senior Citizens Christmas Luncheon is Dec. 15 at noon at Mt. Bethel Institutional Church, 700 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. More information: Rev. Inez Stafford, 386-295-5915.

Wine and Brew Festival The Food, Wine & Brew Festival featuring fine cuisine, spirits and wines from more than 15 local restaurants will be held Nov. 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St. General admission tickets are $50 and VIP Admission is $75.

Gingerbread House Competition Youth United of Southwest

Volusia Habitat for Humanity will be holding its second annual “Homes for the Holiday’s” Gingerbread House Competition Dec. 7-9 at the Seminole Towne Center Mall in Sanford.

Entry forms are $15 and must be submitted by Nov. 23.

Sponsorships are available.

More information: YUofSWVHfH@gmail.com or go to http:// tinyurl.com/9ykcmp. Proceeds will be used to build a home for a low-income family.

Woodwind jazz program A jazz program featuring various woodwind chamber ensembles, including the Saxophone Quartet, the Flute Choir and the Woodwind Quartet will be held Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. at the News-Journal Center at Daytona State College, Davidson Theater, 221 N. Beach St. Free admission.

More information: www.

DaytonaState.edu/TheArts or 386-226-1927.

There will also be drawings for door prizes.

The River Grille donates a portion of each diner’s bill to the Center to support its programs that help children and adults who are blind and have additional disabilities fully develop their potential for independence.

For more information, call Denise Harlow 386258-3441 or visit www. conklincenter.org.

Santa Hustle takes off Dec. 9 Join Adrenaline Sports Management for its first Santa Hustle in Daytona Beach on Dec. 9. This event is one to be remembered with thousands of “Santas’’ running through the streets of Daytona Beach and along the Atlantic Ocean.

Featuring a half marathon and 5k race, both will begin and end at the Ocean Center, the half marathon and 5k will feature holiday music, cookie and candy stations, and volunteers dressed as elves to encourage the participants and handing out water as well.

“The atmosphere of our Santa Hustle races is sure to put all our participants in the holiday mood”

Crafts for good causes

Theresa Davis of the Crafty Ladies Sewing Club stands in front of a table filled with hats, shawls and lap blankets – all knitted, crocheted or sewn by the ladies who meet every Friday at the Dickerson Center. More than 150 items were donated last week to residents of Good Samaritan and Coastal Rehab nursing centers. Members of the club already are working to finish about 160 items to be given on Dec. 7 to the children of participants of Chiles Academy. For more information about the club, call 386-671-5823 or 386-671-8337. said event director Lauren Stromberg. “We will have festive music playing throughout the course as well as the cookie and candy stations. It’ll be a great time for adults and kids alike.’’

The half marathon begins at 9 a.m.; the 5K walk/

run at 9:15.

All race participants will receive a Santa Hustle long sleeved T-shirt, a free Santa hat and beard to wear while running. Customized Santa Hustle medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age group.

Registration is available online at www.SantaHustle.com until Dec. 8. The registration fees are $35 for the 5K and $55 for the half marathon.

For more information, call 847-829-4538 or visit www.AdrenalineSportsManagement.com.

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Thanksgiving should come before ‘Thanksgetting’ Millions of Black American families observed Thanksgiving this week. We have much to be thankful and grateful for. Yet we should also be cognizant of the challenges and struggles that lie ahead in the pathway to future economic empowerment and social sustainability not only in America, but throughout a changing world.

In other words, this is a time for reflection, self-assessment, selfimprovement, and collective development and progress.

I know that there are some cynics even among us who prefer to see the plight of Black Americans only from a pathological or from a continuously negative critique.

It is true that unemployment in our communities, in particular for our youth, remains devastatingly high.

Prisons and jails across the nation continue to overflow disproportionately with Black American inmates and defendants. Abject poverty continues to have an alarmingly mortal grip on too many of our families and communities. Improving the systematic quality education of our children remains one of the highest priorities.

Plan of action Constructive criticism does have its place and value. But isolated and even well-intentioned criticism concerning the ongoing struggle to eliminate racism, injustice and inequality without a concomitant plan of action to advance the cause of freedom, jus-

DR. BENJAMIN F. CHAVIS, JR. NNPA COLUMNIST

tice and equality is just a nonproductive waste of time and energy.

A Black Thanksgiving this year and every year should be focused on taking the time as family, friends, colleagues, and simply as “brothers and sisters” to adequately assess and plan for further advancement of the interests, intelligence, and institutions of the Black American community. This is also a time for the elders of the freedom movement to share wisdom with our young emerging activists and leaders in spirit of acknowledging that every inch of progress that has been accomplished over the past 400 years has come as a consequence of struggle and sacrifice.

This is not, however, the time for carelessly taking anything for granted. We all should be first and foremost appreciative for the very breath of life to be alive in this day and time. We have come a mighty long way, and yes, we still have a long way to go toward the fulfillment of the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the realization of the aspirations and prayers of past generations.

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giving back to help our communities to better develop and prosper. This is the time for sharing what we have with those who are less fortunate. More than 40 million Black Americans now spend more than $1 trillion annually.

“Thanksgetting” presupposes “Thanksgiving.” Let’s assess how we spend that much money every 12 months. How much is for our empowerment as a people? How much do we spend to educate our children? How much do we invest in our own businesses and institutions such as our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)? How much do we give to our churches and charities that serve the interests of our communities? How much do we give back to Africa?

We should at Black Thanksgiving be financially supporting the NAACP, SCLC, National Urban League, NAFEO, Rainbow Push Coalition, National Action Network, Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, Diamond Empowerment Fund, Georges Malaika Foundation, the NNPA and other organizations and institutions that continue to make a positive difference in the United States, in Africa and the world community. We should be particularly aware and supportive of the African Union and other Pan African organizations.

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brothers and sisters who still are struggling for self-determination, freedom and development. It is also important to note here that we should be more proactive in building lasting coalitions with our Latino brothers and sisters because with have mutual interests, anthropological and cultural roots, as well as sharing strategic political goals and objectives as just witnessed on Election Day. The future success of our advancement is dependent upon our unity and solidarity with others who know from history and from the present day realities the importance of standing up, speaking out, taking action, and working tirelessly for the freedom and equality of all people throughout the world.

We are very thankful for the reBuild coalitions election of President Barack H. Time to give back A Black Thanksgiving should Obama. This election was triumA Black Thanksgiving is the time show utmost respect and soli- phantly won by the massive voter for us to affirm the importance of darity with our Native American turnout against the backdrop of

voter suppression.

The world is continuing to change for the better and the varied prospects for Black Americans to prosper going forward are significantly enhanced. We just have to stay focused and avoid the regressive temptations of hopelessness and cynicism.

Lastly, when you have an “undying love,” respect and a sense of giving for the help of your own family and community, you are clear about the necessity to have love, respect and a sense of giving for the help of others. Thus, a Black Thanksgiving in the truest sense is a Thanksgiving for all people.

Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is president of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network and can be reached at drbenjamin.chavis@ gmail.com. Click on this story at www.daytonatimes.com to write your own response.

Income inequality grows in U.S. The threat of an impending fiscal cliff has sparked intense conversations about whether upper income citizens are paying their fair share of taxes. But equally important – and perhaps more important in the long term – is the issue of income inequality.

A new report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and the Economic Policy Institute, two Washington-based think tanks, documents the growing gap between rich and poor as well as the rich and middle-class families. That pattern holds true both nationally and at the state level.

The report, titled ‘’Pulling Apart: A State-by-State Analysis of Income Trends,’’ found: “Over the past three business cycles prior to 2007, the incomes of the country’s highest-income households climbed substantially, while middle- and lower-income households saw only modest increases.

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wealthiest, saw declines in real income due to widespread job losses and the loss of realized capital gains. But the incomes of the richest households have begun to grow again while the incomes of those at the bottom and middle continue to stagnate and wide gaps remain between highincome households and poor and middle-income households saw only modest increases.”

The poorest fifth of households in the U.S. had an average income of $20,510. The top fifth had eight times as much – $164,490.

“On average incomes fell by close to 6 percent among the bottom fifth of households between the late 1990s and the mid-2000s, while rising 8.6 percent among the top fifth,” the report found.

Rich getting richer again “Incomes grew even faster –14 “During the recession of 2007 percent – among the top 5 perthrough 2009, households at cent of households.

A similar gap existed been top all income levels, including the

ufacturing to services, and advances in technology that have changed jobs. The share of workers in unions also fell significantly.

“At the same time, the share of the workforce made up of households headed by women – which tend to have lower incomes – has increased. Government policies such as the failure to maintain the real value of the minimum wage and to adequately fund supports for low-wage workers Stagnant wages for poor as well as changes to the tax code According to the report, the that favored the wealthy have almajor reason for the growing so contributed to growing wage economic disparity has been the inequality.” stagnant wages for workers in the low and middle-income brackets Narrowing the gap while wages of the highest paid Authors of the report made the employees have grown signifi- following recommendations for cantly. narrowing the inequality gap: “The erosion weakness of wage • Raise and index the minigrowth for workers at the bot- mum wage; tom and middle of the income • Improve and extend unemscale reflects a variety of factors,” ployment insurance; the report noted. “Over the last • Make state tax systems more 30 years, the nation has seen in- progressive by weighing he imcreasingly long periods of high pact of sales tax and user fees on unemployment, more intense low-income families and competition from foreign firms, a • Strengthening the safety net. shift in the mix of jobs from man“The consequences of growing earners and middle-class households.

“On average, incomes grew by just 1.2 percent among the middle fifth of households between the late 1990s and the mid-2000s, well below the 8.6 percent gain among the top fifth,” the report stated. “Income disparities between the top and middle fifths increased significantly in 36 states and declined significantly in only one state (New Hampshire.)”

Falling off the fiscal cliff Will we jump from the cliff?

Congress and the president will determine whether we fall, jump, or back away from the cliff. While I trust they will get together and make the right decision, I think we should be prepared for the worst case scenario.

How do we prepare? First of all, learn what the fiscal cliff and its implications are for your personal economy. Too often we put ourselves in a position of having to react to things that have taken place while we were sleep, literally and figuratively. We had better stay awake on this one, folks.

In general, the fiscal cliff refers to $7 trillion in tax increases and spending cuts that will take place on January 1, 2013. For most of us, on a personal level, it means that we can say, Adios, Sayonara, Cheerio, Ciao, and Goodbye to that increase in take home pay, called the Obama payroll-tax holiday, we have been enjoying for the past year or so.

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and agree upon will hurt those at the bottom tier of the economy. Whether it’s a regressive gasoline tax, the elimination of tax deductions such as home mortgage, medical, and contributions, or whether they choose to put an end to cost of living increases for social security recipients, folks at the bottom will be negatively impacted the most.

No, it’s not fair. No, it’s not the right thing to do. No, it’s not moral. But, after all, it is always about the money, and you know who wins that fight.

So until Black people learn how to refrain from being the best consumers in the entire world, and produce goods and services to a much greater degree than we do now, we had better learn how to respond appropriately to national and international fiscal issues.

Keep your money in your pocket, the same way big corps are keeping their cash on the sideline, and hold it until you see what direction this nation will be taken by those in charge of it.

ing the economy into a recession.

It also predicts unemployment would rise to 9 percent with a loss of 2 million jobs. Neither individual workers nor the economy as a whole can absorb that kind of hit.

With a little less than two months to prepare, you probably should be doing what the big corporations have been doing for a while now: Holding on to your cash. They have also been converting their financial instruments to cash. Have you checked out the stock market for the past few days? If the big boys and girls are scared of falling off the fiscal cliff, what should our position be?

They are refusing to spend or invest or lend that money until they feel comfortable. We are comSmaller paycheck plaining about it but that will not get them to release their moncoming Jim Clingman, founder of Most workers would see a 2 per- ey back into the marketplace. We cent tax increase instead because complain; they retain. Our posi- the Greater Cincinnati African American Chamber of Comthe “holiday” was at the expense of tion should mimic theirs. merce, is the nation’s most prothe Social Security tax. lific writer on economic empowThe broader impact on the Time to be producers While I sincerely do not believe erment for Black people. He can economy would be dire as well.

The Congressional Budget Office the boys and girls in Washington be reached through his website, (CBO) estimates it would cut gross will allow us to fall, jump, or be blackonomics.com. Click on this domestic product (GDP) by four pushed off the fiscal cliff, I do be- story at www.daytonatimes.com percentage points in 2013, send- lieve that whatever they decide to write your own response.

income inequality reach beyond individual families,” the report stated. “For instance, in order to compete in the future economy, states and the nation as a whole need a highly-skilled workforce.

But research shows that children from poor families don’t perform as well in school and are likely to be less-prepared for the jobs of the future. Moreover, as income gaps widen, wealthy households become increasingly isolated from poor and middleincome communities.

This hurts the nation’s sense of community and shared interests, for example, undermining support for public schools and other building blocks of economic growth.”

George E. Curry is editor-inchief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) Curry can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com. Click on this story at www.daytonatimes.com to write your own response.

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Transportation industry a route to success for many Black men

BY FREDDIE ALLEN NNPA WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT

WASHINGTON (NNPA) – When Jeffrey Brooks began his career in the transportation industry, the encouraging words of his parents echoed in his ears: “Go get a good job, a good job that you can retire from with a pension.”

Now, 30 years later, Brooks, the administrative vice president and director of the Transit Division for Transport Workers Union of America, hopes that message is not getting lost on millions of unemployed young Black men living in urban areas across the nation.

As Americans continue to climb out of the Great Recession inch-by-inch, Black men endure unemployment at nearly twice the national rate. Last month, the unemployment rate for Black men was 14.1 percent. For White men, it was less than half that rate – 6.6 percent over the same period.

More opportunities According to the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a nonprofit organization that studies how economic policies impact low and middle-income workers, from July 2009 to May 2012 the unemployment rate for Black men was often higher in America’s biggest cities.

EPI reported that about 25 percent of the jobs Black men lost between 2007 and 2011 occurred in the construction industry. Although Black men are often underrepresented in the construction and manufacturing industry, the transportation industry offers unique opportunities.

Jeffrey Brooks. administrative vice president and director of the Transit Division for Transport Workers Union of America, wants more Blacks to consider careers in the transportation industry.

“EPI estimates that AfricanAmericans could obtain as much as 14 percent of all jobs created by large public transit investment projects. Blacks are only about 11 percent of the labor force, so these projects bring a slightly disproportionate benefit to Black workers,” according to a brief published by the think tank.

“It’s clear that Blacks have access and a somewhat easier career path in transportation than in other industries,” said Algernon Austin, Director of the Race, Ethnicity and the Economy Program at EPI. It’s that career path that Brooks, now retired from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority (SEPTA), wants young Black men to focus on.

No easy path Brooks climbed the ranks at SEPTA, starting on the railroad tracks that criss-crossed Pennsylvania and advancing to a heavy equipment operator a few years later. The Philadelphia native eventually took on leadership responsibilities as section officer, chairman, vice president, and recording secretary. Brooks became president of the Transport Workers Union Local 234 in 2004.

“It was a struggle,” Brooks said during a forum on transportation jobs hosted by EPI in September.

“It wasn’t like they gave it to us.

We had to fight tooth and nail to get where they were.”

As union president, Brooks fought hard to create opportunities for minorities, in the highly skilled, high paying positions at SEPTA where Blacks are often underrepresented. Brooks

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worked with the city and state leaders to create internship and apprenticeship programs to expose young people, especially those living in urban areas, to careers in transportation.

“I went into the school district sat down with the mayor, the governor and other legislators and what became important was building a partnership between the school district of Philadelphia, the transit workers union and SEPTA,” Brooks said.

Growing area Brooks partnered with the Transportation Learning Center a group that creates training opportunities for the front-line workforce in the transportation industry across the nation. TLC receives funds from the Federal Transit Administration, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the Transit Cooperative Research.

Brian J. Turner executive director of TLC said that the Labor Department is projecting 38 percent growth in employment in the transportation industry.

“Transit rail ridership is growing like crazy,” Turner said. “You also have an older workforce where 40 percent of frontline workers, the people who maintain and operate the transit system, are expected to retire in the next 10 years.”

We need to be training up that next generation, Turner added.

Unfortunately, the transportation industry has one of the lowest levels of investment in skill development of any industry, Turner said, limiting the efforts of groups like TLC.

Jobs aren’t sexy On average, industries invest 2 percent of payroll in human capital. According to Turner, the nation’s transit systems invest between 0.6 to 0.8 percent in the development of human capital.

“Without human capital, physical capital can’t do anything useful,” said Turner. “Physical capital can’t run itself. It can’t run on time. It can’t run efficiently. It can’t operate safely without human capital.”

Turner said that with more money invested in training, TLC can implement framework national training standards, apprenticeships, systems.

Brooks said that this type of framework, similar to what is being implemented at SEPTA in Pennsylvania, that can be used as a model for other transit systems in urban areas.

Brooks admits that many people don’t see the career opportunities that the public transit system provides.

“Transit jobs are not sexy, said

Brooks. “Most people just think that this is just a man driving this bus up and down the street.”

Career mobility Brooks said that schools become critical in impressing upon students that public transit is somewhere that you can go to gain skills and branch out into other fields.

Austin said that students should also learn about the career mobility and income opportunities that the transportation industry.

“Hopefully, we’ll all have long lives and as you progress through life and start a family, you have kids, college tuition to pay medical expenses, etc. you need occupations that will allow you the opportunity to advance have greater income, to save and to put money away for your retirement,” Austin said.

Brooks said that it’s up to leaders in the industry, state and local officials to continue to push to make transportation careers a real opportunity for young people living in urban areas.

“What I learned a long time ago is that jobs are one year, two years and you’re gone,” Brooks said. “A career is something that I just did. Thirty years in the same employment, 30 life-sustaining years.”

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BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com

Bethune-Cookman edged archrival Florida A&M 21-16 in the Florida Classic in Orlando on Saturday. The No. 22 Wildcats will move on to the playoffs.

The Wildcats will host the Big South Champion Coastal Carolina (7-4) in the first round of the FCS playoffs on Nov. 24 at Municipal Stadium. The game will air on ESPN3 beginning at 2 p.m.

“It was a great win for our program,” said B-CU Coach Brian Jenkins about Saturday’s win over the Rattlers.

“We found a way to win.

We beat a good football team that has faced a lot of adversity in recent weeks.’’

Florida A&M (4-7, 4-4) had a game-winning drive going when Damien Fleming was sacked by Harold Love and fumbled.

“We ran a stunt play and he was right in front of me.

It’s good to get the sack but it was a total team effort,” said Love.

After initially being ruled down, an official review reversed the call giving B-CU the ball with over a minute left.

It was the only takeaway of the game for the Wildcats, who lead the FCS in takeaways.

“You can’t depend on getting turnovers but our defense buckled down and made a play,” said Jenkins.

Jackson named MVP Isidore Jackson ran for 77 yards and had 41 receiving and was named MVP for B-CU. “I just went and did what I am supposed to do. I do my best to lead my team and our offensive line did a good job blocking,” responded Jackson.

Quentin Williams threw for 120 yards with a touchdown and ran for 86 more for the Wildcats.

Bethune-Cookman (92, 7-0) also converted two critical fourth downs en route to the win.

“It’s a testament to our offensive line. They pulled it together against a good front and our backs didn’t want to stop. Our guys wanted to go for it,” commented Jenkins.

Fight to the finish Jackson took a pitch and went 34 yards for a score on a fourth down and three yards to go in the third quarter giving B-CU a 1410 lead.

B-CU led 21-10 after Andronicus Lovette’s oneyard score in the first quarter. A play earlier, Lovette converted a fourth down and three to go with a run.

Fleming threw for 166 yards with a touchdown

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Bethune-Cookman offensive lineman Alex Monroe holds the 2012 Florida Blue Florida Classic Championship trophy after the Wildcats were victorious over rival Florida A&M Rattlers 21-16.

B-CU ROUNDUP and was named MVP for the Rattlers.

Eddie Rocker ran for 69 yards, James Owens ran for 58 with a score and Dewayne Harvey caught a touchdown for FAMU. Jonathan Pillow (eight tackles, one sack) and Ellie Hyppolite (six tackles, one sack) led FAMU’s defense.

Eddie Poole had a touchdown catch and Jarkevis Fields tallied 11 tackles for B-CU. Read a complete game recap in the Florida Courier or online at www.floridacourier.com.

Game notes B-CU went undefeated in MEAC play for the first time since 1984 and 8-0 for the first time ever.

Eddie Poole has caught a pass in 34 straight games, every game of his career.

Duwad Lane has now blocked a kick in three straight games.

Isidore Jackson (992) is eight yards shy of 1,000 rushing for the season. The last Wildcat to run for 1,000 yards was Allen Suber in 2002.

Coach Jenkins is now 2-1 vs. Florida A&M and in the Florida Classic.

More about playoffs

The Nov. 24 game will be the second playoff appear-

B-CU’s defense prepares for FAMU’s offense in Saturday’s game. The 21-16 win for the Wildcats aired on ESPN Classic. ance of the Wildcats in the last three seasons and the second time hosting one for B-CU. It’s the fourth overall playoff appearance and third home playoff game for B-CU.

Basketball: Wildcats win The women’s basketball team defeated Florida Atlantic 71-61on Nov. 16.

Amanda Hairston had 14 points, seven rebounds and five blocks while Ter-

Mainland and Warner advance on the gridiron COMPILED BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com

Mainland upsets Lake Gibson Cameron “Squirt’’ Hadley threw for 387 yards with five touchdowns and returned a 67-yard punt for a score to lead Mainland past previously unbeaten Lakeland Lake Gibson 49-42.

Sam White also had eight catches for 260 receiving yards with four touchdowns and ran for another for the Buccaneers.

Hadley threw three touchdowns to White in the fourth quarter alone. Stephen Bostick also had 65 receiving yards for the ‘Bucs.

VOLUSIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL REVIEW ity Christian Academy.

Lewis (89 career TDs) broke the Seminole County touchdown record (88) in the game.

Lake Mary Prep racked up 346 yards of total offense while Trinity played without dual threat star quarterback Marquion Lane who was out with an injury.

Theodore Washington added a touchdown run and three interceptions on defense for the Griffins.

Dillon Smith threw for 159 yards with two touchdown passes to Julian Delgado for the Trinity Eagles.

Lake Mary Prep handles Trinity

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Ray Lewis III, son of NFL star Ray Lewis, ran for 216 yards with two touchdowns and threw for another to lead Lake Mary Prep to a 38-12 win over Deltona Trin-

Marcus Dixon ran for 139 yards with three touchdowns to lead Warner Christian Academy to a 62-0 blow out win over Winter Garden Foundation Academy in

renisha Hollis added 14 points with six rebounds for B-CU. The Wildcats (2-1) played Stetson on Tuesday night.

The men’s team topped New Orleans 71-65 to earn its first win on Nov. 15.

Adrien Coleman had 20 points with 10 rebounds and Alex Smith 14 points with eight boards for BCU. Two days earlier, the team fell to Tulane 65-55.

In that game, Kevin Dukes

the Class 2A Regional Semi-Final.

The Eagles defense held the Lions to 131 total yards and recorded four interceptions.

Khalil Hicks added 112 yards rushing with a score while both Tyrone Walker and James Paytas had an interception return touchdown for Warner.

New Smyrna eliminated New Smyrna lost to Winter Haven 24-20 to open the 6A playoffs. The loss was the first of the season but ended the Barracudas season.

University of Florida commit Adam Lane ran for 153 yards and a touchdown for Winter Haven.

New Smyrna was held to just 12 yard of offense in the second half.

James Clark had four catches for 116 yards and D’Cota Dixon had two touchdowns for the Barracudas.

Marcus Johnson added 126 yards passing and Diamonte Mitchell had a 25-yard interception return score for the Barracudas.

Robinson routes Atlantic Atlantic outgained Tampa Robinson in total yardage (236-163) and in first downs (15-7) but still

led the way with 13 points while Mikel Trapp added 12 and Coleman 11 for the Wildcats.

B-CU (1-2) faced Kent State on Tuesday night which was after the Times’ deadline.

Volleyball: ‘Cats season ends The Wildcats lost 3-0 to Maryland Eastern Shore in the MEAC Tournament Quarter Final match.

The lost ended their sea-

lost 41-8 in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs.

Chris Jones ran for 84 yards and Alex Bell had 97 total yards to lead Atlantic. The Sharks’ lone score came on a touchdown run from Xavier Scott.

Seminole tops DeLand DeLand was knocked out of the playoffs with a 26-12 loss to Sanford Seminole.

Ronnie Moore threw for 187 yards and ran for 98 more with a score for Seminole. He also intercepted two passes on defense.

JoJo Kemp was limited to 30 yards rushing but scored two touchdowns for DeLand.

Other sports news Matanzas head football coach Keith Logacki resigned. In seven seasons, he led the Pirates to a 21-49 mark, including 3-7 this season. He is the only coach in the Palm Coast school’s history. The school will put together a committee to find his replacement. Logacki will remain at Matanzas as a teacher.

Warner Christian Academy’s girls volleyball coach Vanessa Tress resigned last month for personal reasons. In four seasons, she led the Eagles to a 6424 record and won two Class 1A

son and the careers of star seniors Krysta Gardner and Janeen Davis.

B-CU was led by Gardner with 13 kills in that match. Davis and Rhea Simon each added four kills and Moncia Lowe 22 assists with six digs.

Gardner is the schools’ all-time leader in kills (1,198), attempts (3.412) and service aces (134) while Davis ranks third in kills (859) and fourth in digs (810).

state titles.

Father Lopez basketball player Shannon Crenshaw scored her 2,000th career point in a 7853 win over Apopka on Nov. 14.

The George Washington University commit had 22 points in that game.

This week’s playoff games Mainland (8-3) at Winter Haven (10-1): The Buccaneers have a tough road test with the Blue Devils. The Bucs’ offense must continue to click under Cameron Hadley to help their stingy defense pull off the win. Winter Haven has a top notch back in Adam Lane.

Warner (10-1) at Lake Mary Prep (11-0): The Eagles are better and have played a tougher schedule but have to be focused. The Griffins have stars like Ray Lewis III and Theodore Washington.

Warner will ride their horse Marcus Dixon and Bentlee Critcher is another playmaker.

Prep Sports Seven basketball Girls: 1. Father Lopez, 2. Atlantic, 3. DeLand, 4. Flagler Palm Coast, 5. Seabreeze, 6. New Smyrna, 7. Spruce Creek.

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