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Cusack upset over police chief’s comments

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Appointment of Indian hotel owner to HAAA board raises allegations of discrimination

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

Comments made recently by Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood has upset Volusia County Councilwoman Joyce Cusack and she has the support of at least two of her

colleagues on the board, including its chairman.

“It’s racist,” said Councilwoman at large Joyce Cusack after learning and reading about statements made by Chief Mike Chitwood about her appointment of Pravin “P.M.” Patel to the Halifax Area Advertising Authority (HAAA).

Patel is the owner/operator of the Heritage Inn on Ridgewood Avenue in Daytona Beach.

Cusack felt she was being singled out by Chitwood because she is the only Black on the board and because she appoint-

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ed Patel who is Indian.

“Why is he (Patel) being judged differently for trying to clean up his hotels? We need appointments who will speak for everyone, not just a few hoteliers on the beach,” said Cusack.

Chitwood was quoted in the city’s daily paper saying, “Clearly, the County Council doesn’t really know what’s going on in Daytona Beach, or at least vet who they are applying to these boards. When they heard the address, 1100 South Ridgewood, if they knew their county, they would say, I’ve got to call the police chief.”

Cusack took the comments personally as a shot directly at her.

“I’m baffled and I’m upset. If Chitwood thinks I have to run every appoint-

ment by him he is sadly mistaken. He should have called me if he wanted to work with me,” Cusack said.

Attempts were made by the Daytona Times to get comments from Chitwood and the police department’s spokesman but calls were not returned by the newspaper’s Wednesday night press deadline.

“It is not the chief of police’s decision,” Cusack said about the appointment. “Does he want me to look at the background of all his police officers,” she asked.

Chitwood told the Daytona Beach News Journal the police department received 375 calls for service to the Heritage Inn at 1100 S. Ridgewood Ave., from April 1, 2010, through April 1, 2012. Those calls included eight for drugs and five for prostitution.

Too many calls?

Patel told the Daytona Times this week that there have been so many calls to his business because Chitwood asked him to do so.

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Residents near B-CU asked to attend meeting about new field

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

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A Community Garden at Chiles Academy will be the focus of Daytona Beach’s Earth Day Festival on April 22. It will take place from noon to 8 p.m. at the school on George Engram Boulevard.

Letting their Community Garden grow Chiles Academy to host Daytona’s Earth Day Festival

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjames59@yahoo.com

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he Chiles Academy will be hosting Daytona Beach’s first Earth Day Festival on April 22. Organizers are hoping this will be an annual event.

The festival, which is free and open to the public, will take place from noon to 8 p.m.

at the site of the old Bonner Elementary School on George Engram Boulevard.

Forty-two years ago, the first Earth Day was held nationwide involving over 20 million Americans “to celebrate the Earth and promote awareness of the work needed to protect the environment through teach-ins and rallies,” according to a press release.

Today, Earth Day is celebrated worldwide and many causes are championed such as renewable energy, clean water, stronger communities and eating healthy foods.

A meeting of residents who live near a training center being constructed for Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) athletes will take place April 26 at the John H. Dickerson Center from 6 to 8 p.m.

It is not clear if B-CU President Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed will be present at the meeting. Reed is expected to officially retire as the university’s president on May 13.

An initial press release sent to the Daytona Times this week stated that “Trudie Reed invites the Midtown Redevelopment board and the University’s community neighbors to a special presentation and dialogue concerning the proposed practice field adjacent to the Larry R. Handfield, Esq. Athletic Training Center.”

A revised press release removed Reed’s name and was replaced with “Bethune-Cookman University.” The revised release came after questions were e-mailed to attorney Debi LaCroix, who is representing the school on the construction project.

The Times wanted to know if Reed was actually going to be present.

Reed’s presence unclear

ground on the Bonner Center Community Garden with help from Joel Tippens of Salt of the Earth and eventually local organizations who shared their time, expertise and supplies.

“The garden now provides fresh produce to the school

Reed was not present at the last meeting called by her last September to discuss the same issue. The Times also wanted to know what new information would be revealed that hadn’t been discussed at the last meeting which had no members of the Midtown Area Redevelopment Board in attendance even though they had been invited.

Attorney Robert Merrell responded and said only the school’s public information officer Meredith Rodriguez would address questions before the meeting. Merrell did not say if Reed would be in attendance.

The announcement said university will share architectural designs, the mission/vision of Bethune-Cookman University and discuss safety/landscaping features for

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Making sure parents and children who attend Chiles Academy get fresh produce has been a goal of school officials.

‘Educational resource’ Anne K. Ferguson, executive director of the Chiles Academy, says the idea of celebrating Earth Day at the school came about because of their community garden.

Ferguson said that in January 2011 Chiles Academy broke

National NAACP lawyer to speak at Annual Freedom Fund and Awards Banquet

BY JAMES HARPER DAYTONA TIMES harperjame59@yahoo.com

Dale Ho, assistant counsel for political participation for the NAACP’s National Legal Defense and Education Fund, will be the featured speaker at the Daytona Beach’s NAACP 39th Annual Freedom Fund and Awards Banquet. The event is scheduled for May 11 at The Plaza Resort and Spa, 600 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach.

“The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) is the country’s first and foremost civil and human rights law firm,” Daytona Beach NAACP President Cynthia Slater said.

Ho joined the staff of LDF in September 2009 as assistant counsel in the Political Dale Ho Participation Group.

His work at LDF includes litigation under the Voting Rights Act, felon disfran-

chisement, prison-based gerrymandering, barriers to registration, and ballot access.

Government to review new laws Slater said Ho is expected to talk about the lawsuit the LDF filed in September 2011 on behalf of the Florida State Conference of the NAACP and African-American voters to prevent the state from implementing discriminatory voting laws.

“Our clients have an important story to tell the court about the discriminato-

ry impact that Florida’s proposed changes would have on its minority voters,” Ho said in a press release.

In the lawsuit, Florida v. United States, the state asks a federal court to approve, under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, voting measures that would significantly alter Florida’s voting process.

Five counties in Florida are covered by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. As a consequence, statewide voting changes in Florida cannot be implemented until the federal govPlease see NAACP, Page 2

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the proposed new practice field to be located behind the training center at the corner of Lincoln and International Speedway Boulevard across from the B-CU Performing Arts Center.

A divide between B-CU and residents living near the new center was revealed at the last meeting last fall.

Reed had invited the community and members of the Midtown board to a meeting at the Richard V. Moore Community Center but she didn’t show up.

ernment has reviewed them and determined that they will not have a discriminatory effect on minority voters.

Under the proposed law, Florida would cut the number of early voting days available in half.

Disenfranchisement of the Black vote

Needs board approval The purpose of the Sept. 29 meeting was for B-CU to share plans for a practice field to be located behind the Larry Handfield Training Center being built on International Speedway Boulevard, across the street from the Performing Arts Center.

The original site plan was approved by the Midtown board in May 2010 without the practice field.

Reed must get approval from the Midtown board and Daytona Beach’s city commission in order for a practice field to be built on the site.

Since the September meeting, the makeup of the Midtown board has changed.

The above rendering is of the Larry R. Handfield Athletic Training Center Practice Field as presented at the Sept. 29 meeting last year.

Residents speak out Attorney Pam Brown, the project manager for the Larry Handfield Training Center and practice field, told those attending the Sept. 29 meeting that Reed had attended two previous meetings and would not be at that one.

Sam Ferguson, owner of the Safari Lounge and part owner of an apartment building that would be behind the practice field if it is constructed, said he has a “problem

with lights, noise for residents living in the area.’’

Community activist Norma Bland said at the last meeting to those representing Reed: “She (Reed) needs to be here to address the community. We have so much controversy. She needs to address our concerns. She needs to be here.’’

Engineer Parker Mynchenberg was surprised at the hostile environment.

“I usually don’t have this much trouble getting a permit,” he said, trying

to explain to the residents the changes made to the plan, including more parking, a screening wall fencing and a synthetic turf field.

“There may be problems with students crossing the street,” said Mynchenberg, adding that there have been discussions of a crosswalk similar to the one that greets visitors to Daytona Beach on International Speedway Boulevard for racing visitors and the crosswalk on Clyde Morris for Embry Riddle students.

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he was a little boy with his grandfather and is now working on a large plot in Chiles’ Community Garden,’’ she added.

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and acts as an educational resource for teaching organic gardening. It also provides free gardening plots to the community along with expert advice, supplies, and a friendly community,” Ferguson explained.

Music, workshops This year’s Earth Day event will be in support of the garden. The festival will be featuring local farmers, merchants, businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

There will be live music, events for all ages, workshops, and many other events throughout the day.

Fresh food for students The mission of the Chiles Academy is to combine a community of support and guidance for pregnant and parenting students with the goal of attaining a high school diploma, which will empower them to become independent and responsible citizens. The academy serves 150 pregnant/parenting teens and children in Volusia County.

Ferguson said what’s grown in the garden is used at the school to feed the students. She added that the produce also is available to residents in the city.

COMMENTS from Page 1 call anytime I need him. We always respect police as higher authority. Only 1 or 2 percent of calls resulted in arrest,” said Patel, adding that he didn’t think calls for help would result in Chitwood slamming his business.

“I call police regarding unlawful activity. Chitwood has come here undercover. We are ready to help clean up the area,” Patel continued.

Said Cusack, “Never in the history of the HAAA board has anyone from Ridgewood been represented on the HAAA board.’’

Patel will be the only representative on the board who owns a hotel on the thoroughfare, also known as U.S. 1.

The board in the past has only had hoteliers or others with links to hotels on A1A or Ormond Beach, said Patel in an interview with the Daytona Times.

Cusack said it is her goal while serving on the county council to involve as many (different) people as possible – “to give everybody an opportunity to participate in the decision making process using the advertising authority dollars.”

Bruno’s backing Volusia County Chairman Frank Bruno supported Cusack’s nomination in a vote last Thurs-

Mynchenberg also said there would be no activities after 11 p.m. at the site, lights would be turned off at 11, and that B-CU’s band would not be permitted to practice there. Residents also would be informed of special events. He added that the practice field would not just be for BCU but for community activities as well.

The Handfield Training Center was expected to be completed in December.

Children learn all about the vegetables that grow in the Community Garden at Chiles Academy.

“A community garden helps people who live in poverty have access to fresh vegetables and fruits,” said Ferguson.

Camille Holder Brown, the founder of Midtown Eco Village and her husband, Omar, have been volunteers at the garden and plan to be one of the vendors at the festival.

Eco-friendly events The couple is also a co-organizer of the event. day at a county council meeting in DeLand.

“I have always supported all appointments of my colleagues,” said Bruno, who considers Patel’s appointment to HAAA board a done deal.

Bruno says he and or the county manager have the authority to put items on the agenda without a majority vote but he has no intention of suggesting it as an item on the agendas at future meetings.

Volusia County Spokesman Dave Byron said there is one other option for the matter to come up for a vote.

“The county council voted in support of Ms. Cusack’s nomination of Mr. Patel for a HAAA position. That is the end of it unless four members of the county council vote to remove him,” said Byron.

But Bruno was concerned about Chitwood’s statements pertaining to Patel.

“I would rather have the city manager speak on a city employee speaking out like that,” said Bruno.

The HAAA board is an 11-member volunteer board appointed by the County Council that spends roughly $6 million on tourism advertising each year and advises the council.

Last year, Cusack appointed the first Blacks ever on the board.

New chair coming Next Wednesday, HAAA board

“We are having eco-friendly vendors, showing the movie “Food Inc.’’ and have free activities and entertainment all day,” Camille Brown said.

Brown said there will also be a hybrid car on display, free face painting, a clothes swap, field day games and Bethune-Cookman College students will be constructing a sundial.

“My husband Omar Brown, ‘Farmer Brown’ as I so fondly call him, has been growing food since members will vote to elect a new chair or re-elect HAAA board member Ted Doran as its chair.

Cusack said the election of the new chair may also be a reason for the fuss over her appointment. It was her appointment of Doran, an attorney, and hotel owner Amit Patel (no relation to Pravin Patel) and an appointment by Councilman Joshua Wagner, which changed the makeup of the board upsetting the old guard.

Last year’s vote for chair was contentious. Bruno had to attend the meeting to oversee the election.

“I did that because there wasn’t a chairperson at that time. It’s not normally my responsibility to do that. It’s the responsibility of the board to elect officers and set direction,” said Bruno.

Doran won with a 6-5 vote, defeating HAAA board member Sean Belgrade, who works for the International Speedway Corporation.

Amit Patel participated in last year’s vote for the new chairman.

He suggested that Pravin Patel fill out an application to become a member of HAAA since there was an opening and there were no Ridgewood hoteliers on the board the time.

Caught off guard Amit Patel said he was caught off guard after reading the comments made by Chitwood concerning Pravin’s hotel.

Jody Williams also has volunteered at the garden and says she enjoys spreading the word about it and the school.

“The Community Garden attracted me because I like gardens and vegetables and meeting new people and working and learning together. I learned a lot about the nutritional value of fresh foods for everyone but especially for folks in neighborhoods without good supermarkets or sources of fresh foods,” said Williams.

“I got excited to see what local folks, including college students and neighbors and churches, and the Chiles students (even the little ones) were plotting and planning,” added Williams.

Other partners located at The Chiles Academy who are helping to establish the vision of “a fullservice community school” include Early Head Start, the Reign Academy, the Pyramid Community Café, Agape Midwifery, and Fruit-on-Deck.

For information about the festival, contact Camille Brown at 386-227-7393. The website for Earth Day is http://daytonabeachearthdayfestival.com.

“I feel someone was behind him (Chitwood). It was started by someone else. He should have been speaking up for Ridgewood hotel owners,” said Amit, who agreed with Cusack that the controversy surrounding her appointment of Pravin may be tied to the board’s vote for a new chair next week.

“I think there is discrimination against Ridgewood hotel owners.

They are all Indian,” said Amit.

He backs Cusack appointing others who normally don’t get to serve on boards.

“She is supporting everybody.

She is trying to help those who want a voice and want to serve.

I can’t believe helping people is such a hard thing to do. Helping the ones asking for help is our duty,” concluded Amit.

Threats from hoteliers Pravin Patel said he wants to be on the board to help get more business for hotel owners on Ridgewood Avenue.

“We want more business in Daytona Beach. They don’t put our hotels on Ridgewood in visitors guide. …. Don’t have information about small hotels online. I’m doing my own booking.

We all have to pay the bed tax,” he stressed.

Since Chitwood’s comments appeared in the News-Journal, Patel says he has received threats and calls from other hoteliers telling him not to accept the position.

Blacks made up a large percentage of early voters during the 2008 election.

Slater said African-Americans comprised nearly 20 percent of early voters despite being only about 12 percent of the electorate.

“Overall, more than half of African-American voters in Florida voted during the early voting period in 2008,” she continued.

“The proposed voting law also imposes severe restrictions on organizations that conduct voter registration drives and places new provisional ballot requirements on voters who move before Election Day,” Slater also noted.

For two years prior, Ho was the NAACP LDF Fellow at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, where he litigated complex commercial matters and federal civil rights cases. He previously served as a law clerk, first to Judge Barbara S. Jones, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and then to Judge Robert S. Smith, New York Court of Appeals.

His writings have appeared in the Florida Law Review, the Harvard Black Letter Law Journal, and the Michigan Journal of Race and Law. Ho graduated from Yale Law School with a J.D. in 2005, and from Princeton University with an A.B. in Political Philosophy, Highest Honors, in 1999.

Lenny Williams set to perform As reported in the Daytona Times last month, after the awards and speaker are concluded R&B legend Lenny Williams will be performing some of his classics, including the mega hit “Cause I Love You,” which he recorded as a solo artist. He also is known for “So Very Hard To Go,” which he recorded as the lead singer of the group Tower of Power.

“We have planned another very special event this year as we honor individuals and corporations who have worked and dedicated their time to ensure positive changes in our community,” Slater said.

Williams is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. The ticket price for the concert and banquet is $65.

Slater says she still needs support from the community to make this year’s banquet a success. She also is seeking major sponsors for the event.

For more information on tickets and sponsorship, call 386-255-3736.

“If there are problems on Ridgewood, these people need to be at the table. Must have inclusion in this good old (boy) network,” said Cusack.

Cusack said what also angers her is “there is not this same kind of scrutiny when other appointments were made by other councilmen.”

Hurting relationships?

Cusack said the decisions she makes are in the best interest of everyone.

“If I can’t get re-elected on the decisions I make, I’ll make it OK,” said Cusack who prior to being elected to the at large county council position served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2000-2008.

“I raise the conscious of all the people. We must be an inclusive county,” she concluded.

Zone 2 County Councilman Josh Wagner also weighed in, saying he thought Chitwood’s comments had created an issue.

“He works for (Daytona Beach City Manager) Jim Chisholm. He (Chitwood) has a right to say it, but it hurts relationships between city and county,” said Wagner.

Wagner said he supported Cusack’s appointment because he also believes there needs to be more diversity on the HAAA and other boards they oversee.

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Daytona preparing for ‘Kick it to the Curb Week’ The City of Daytona Beach presents “Kick it to the Curb Week” from April 28 to May 4. There will be enhanced curbside pickup of household items April 29 through May 4; the free curbside pickup will include large household items, including old furniture, mattresses, appliances, car parts, children’s toys and tires. Collection will be made on regular pick-up days.

A hazardous waste amnesty day will be on April 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the public works facility, 950 Bellevue Ave. There will be free drop-off. Proof

of Daytona Beach residency will be required on location.

A community wide cleanup also is scheduled on various dates and locations: May 5, 8:30 a.m. for Midtown and Uptown neighborhoods, meet at Daisy Stocking Park, 550 Third Ave.; May 19, 8:30 a.m. for Beachside neighborhoods, meet in the back parking lot of Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd.; June 2, 8:30 a.m.

Westside Neighborhood, meet at Derbyshire Park, 849 Derbyshire Road. More information: 386-671-8670.

The African Children’s Choir will be at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Friday, April 13.

African Children’s Choir coming to Daytona Friday The African Children’s Choir is on the road again. The internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated African Children’s Choir will be performing on April 13 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 201 University Blvd.

Admission is free; a freewill offering will be taken.

The African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The program features well-loved children’s songs, traditional spirituals and rhythmic gospel favorites. Nearly every performance is concluded with

a thunderous standing ovation. In spite of the tragedy that has marred their young lives, the children are radiant with hope, musically gifted and always wonderfully entertaining.

The Music for Life Institute’s (MFLI) purpose is to help create new leadership for tomorrow’s Africa.

Working in seven African countries, MFLI has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its 27-year history. The African Children’s Choir is MFLI’s major international program.

The African Children’s Choir has been working with the most vulnerable children in Africa, raising awareness of the plight of Africa’s orphaned and abandoned, but also showing the beauty, dignity and potential of each African child. The choir members have the additional benefit of international travel with the choir; this exposes them to a wide variety of people, places and perspectives.

Their life’s experiences combined with a structured formal education give the children the necessary tools to change their lives and the lives of others.

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The reggae performer is scheduled at 8 p.m. on May 8 at Hard Rock Live Orlando.

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Kojo Littles in concert Kojo Littles will be presenting a concert on April 21 at 7 p.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 703 George W. Engram Blvd. The musical kickoff is prior to the 78th church anniversary.

The concert is free and the public is invited to attend.

Cheerleaders at Peabody The National Collegiate Cheerleading & Dance Championships continues through April 14 at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach.

Benefit concert at college The Music Industry Club from Daytona State College will be hosting a benefit concert April 20 at 6:30 p.m. The show will be held in the Gillespy Theater at the News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St. Tickets are available through the Music Industry Club and are $10. There is a 50 percent discount with a student ID.

The 138th annual Run for the Roses is scheduled Saturday, May 5, at Vince Carter’s, 1250 LPGA Blvd. The Vince Carter’s Embassy of Hope Foundation will host the Kentucky Derby fundraiser from 5-7 p.m.

The first 100 guests will receive a commemorative Kentucky Derby glass.

Door prizes also will be offered and one silent auction item for two tickets to an Orlando Magic regular season (2012Vince 2013) game with VIP Experience.

Carter The event will be held in the restaurant’s Highlight Zone, which will show all Derby races on its 32 high-definition screens.

Tickets are $25. Availability is limited. Advanced purchase is strongly suggested. Checks should be made payable to the Embassy of Hope Foundation.

Proceeds will benefit the Foundation, which supports local women’s and children’s programs.

For more information, call 386-239-8215.

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Atlantic High to present ‘Grease’ The Performing Arts Department of Atlantic High School will perform the Broadway musical “Grease’’ on April 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. and a matinee at 2 p.m. on April 21. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the school’s front office or at the box office before each performance. Adult tickets are $7 and student tickets are $5, children 7 and under free. Proceeds from ticket sales will go toward supporting the Performing Arts at Atlantic.

1250 Reed Canal Road. Port Orange. More information: 386-322- 5600 ext. 38227.

Kentucky Derby fundraiser set for May 5 at Vince Carter’s

More information: Jackie Randall at 386-299-4789 or mic.dsc.president@gmail. com or Max Cleland at 386-299-6083 or mic.dsc. vicepresident@gmail.com.

Volunteer luncheon set for April 19 The United Way Volunteer Center and Bright House Networks presents the 25th Annual Outstanding Volunteers of the Year Awards luncheon April 19 from 11a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in conjunction with National Volunteer Week at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. Tickets are $20 per person. More information: http://tinyurl. com/25thvolunteer.

Wholistic Health fair scheduled The 12th Wholistic Health and Community Fair featuring healthy lifestyle demonstrations, exhibitors, mini individual sessions and prizes will be held April 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sunshine Park Mall, 2400 S Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona. Free. More information: 386-248-1868 or www. wholisticfairs.com.

Model Train and Railroad Artifacts The 39th annual Model Train and Railroad Artifact Show will be held from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. April 14 at the Volusia County Fairgrounds inside the Tommy Lawrence Arena.

Admission is $7 for ages 12 and up, and free for children under 12. More information: Alan Altman 813- 949-7197, Charles Miller at 386-7368185 or www.gserr.com.

Attorney to discuss long-term care Attorney Michael Pyle will

discuss “Planning for longterm care” at 1 p.m. April 18 at the Daytona Beach Regional Library - City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. Pyle will explain the types of care covered by long-term-care insurance and Medicaid. The details include assets owned by single and married people, assets vs. income, when to plan, and techniques for qualification. Free and open to the public. More information: Deborah Shafer, 386257-6036, ext. 16264.

Dawn Jackson at 386-7365956, ext.12985.

Human Services board to meet The Human Services Advisory Board’s development committee will meet at 10 a.m. April 13 in room 101 of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave. The board will meet at 3 p.m. on April 24 at the United Way office to review the second-quarter Community Services Block Grant report CSBG funding, and the new grant for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The advisory board assists the Volusia County Council in developing Community Services Block Grant program goals and objectives, identifying community needs, and evaluating program effectiveness. More information:

Tickets on sale for Motown show Tickets for “Motown & Mo: A Fantastic Musical Voyage” at the Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center are now on sale. The April 14 show begins at 6 p.m.

Hattitude & Fashion Show in works The Pastor’s Appreciation Committee of Living Faith World Ministries presents a Hattitude & Fashion Show April 28 at 11:30 a.m. 950 Derbyshire Road. Cost: $12.

A Bowl-A-Thon also will be held April 28 at 6 p.m. at Ormond Lanes. $20. If your team would like to participate, call 386-258-1258 ext.

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Deltona Concert The City of Deltona’s Concert in the Amphitheater series gets under way April 14 with a performance by American Pop 60. The event will be from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. in the Deltona Amphitheater, 2150 Eustace Ave. Free. More information: 386-878-8900.

‘Medicare 101’ Turning 65 within the next three months? Confused by all the Medicare options available to you? Don’t miss Ken Cornell, a coun-

selor with Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE), at 10 a.m. April 18 at the Daytona Beach Regional Library - City Island, 105 E. Magnolia Ave. He will explain what is covered under the various parts of Medicare and how the individual parts differ from Medicare Advantage. He also will discuss the benefits of participating in various parts of Medicare starting at age 65 to avoid potential financial penalties if opting in at a later date. The workshop is free and open to the public.

More information: Deborah Shafer, at 386-257-6036, ext. 16264.

Radio Association meets April 18 The Daytona Beach Amateur Radio Association’s monthly meeting will be held April 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 620 S. Grandview Ave. Anyone who is curious about Amateur Radio, why it is still relevant for public safety, and is a great hobby, is welcome to attend.

Volunteer Examiners will be present at 6 p.m. to conduct testing for all seeking their first license or upgrading an existing license. Bring the required license information and fees. More information: 386-226-4618 or visit the club website at www.dbara. org.

Shiloh to host fashion show Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church will host its second annual fashion show themed “Beautiful Butterfly,” April 22 at 3 p.m. at the Daytona Beach Resort and Conference Center, 2700 N. Atlantic Ave. Tickets are $40; lunch included. More information: 386-852-5533.

Hopegiving luncheon scheduled The Presbyterian Counseling Center will hold its annual Hopegiving Luncheon April 19 at 11:45 a.m. at the Palmetto Club, 1000 S. Beach St. The luncheon will provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about the ministry and its work in the community. The luncheon is free; however, there will be opportunity to offer further support. More information or to RSVP: 386- 258-1618.

Farmers’ Markets at Stetson Stetson University’s Hatter Harvest plans Farmers’ Markets April 22 from noon to 4 p.m. featuring fresh and local foods and entertainment on the Stetson Green, the lawn between the Carlton Union Building and the Quad, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. The events are free and open to all and pets are welcome.

Applications from vendors are now being accepted.

More information: Elly Bludworth at ebludwor@stetson. edu or 386-631-1995.

Church to host May 11 concert Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Men’s Ministry is having a community wide 100 Men Mother’s Day Concert May 11 at 7 p.m. Bring your mothers, grandmothers, sisters or aunts who are mothers to this event with some of the community’s most gifted male voices and musicians. 539 George Engram Blvd.

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Hope strikes back for America’s masses It’s common knowledge that during the Great Depression, when faced with financial ruin, White people by the scores jumped off bridges, shot themselves or found other means to commit suicide because they could not face the prospect of having a dollar less than what they had amassed – often on the backs of the 99 percent.

These were people who refused to allow hope to work in their lives.

Others who had nothing suffered through the period with a sense of abiding faith and hope that things would ultimately get better – and they did.

Faith under fire The latest utterings from the right wing would have us believe that “the hope bubble has burst.”

This, of course, is consistent with their recurring efforts to minimize the spirit of hope and optimism that has been generated by President Obama during this, his first term in office.

But those of us who think critically and observe our current circumstance through the wide-angle lens of historical reference understand that we move daily toward the brighter future promised us in 2008.

Although much remains to be done, consumer confidence has risen. Unemployment numbers

Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. TRICE EDNEY WIRE

are going down. We’ve had over two consecutive years of growth in jobs. There is a resurgence of businesses, such as General Motors, that were assisted through the much-maligned stimulus.

Yet, problems that could easily be solved are encouraged to fester for the prospect of political gain.

Rather than providing meaningful employment to thousands of Americans to rebuild our failing infrastructure, the right wingers and their supporters in Congress want to tighten the purse strings of public works funding and justify it with the myth that “government does not create jobs.”

Manipulated emotions Armed with their voter suppression laws, in an effort to beat down any spirit of optimism that remains in the general populace, the rightwingers believe that they can manipulate our emotions and our actions to influence election outcomes in their favor. But as with our forbearers, the indomitable spirit of the American people is not dead and will not be defeated.

Clearly, the people of Wisconsin move ever closer to recalling their governor who tried to crush their spirit and quality of life. In his first year in office, the governor of Ohio made big changes based on his right-wing ideas that were backed by big business, but opposed by the 99 percent. They caused him to suffer an overwhelming political defeat.

While the right wing expected us to roll over and play dead, the masses are responding with faith, optimism, energy, activism and a complete rejection of the negativism coming from the far right.

Their marginalization of women and their rejection of the right of women’s self-determination on issues of healthcare and reproductive rights added fuel to the fire of public indignation, and give irrefutable evidence to the malevolent goals of the right wing agenda.

Yes, we are people of indomitable spirit. We reject shackles on our bodies as well as our minds.

We have greater faith in our own self-reliance than those who idly use the words to characterize what should be.

Dr. E. Faye Williams is national chair of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Click on this story at www.flcourier.com to write your own response.

Baseball strikes out with Curt Flood and Marvin Miller It’s April and the 2012 baseball season has begun. Time to remember something else: the continuous failure – actually refusal – of the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame to recognize the contributions of the late St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Curt Flood and the retired executive director of the Major League Baseball Player Association (MLBPA), Marvin Miller.

This refusal has taken the explicit form of rejecting their nominations to the Hall of Fame itself.

Flood and Miller, both together and separately, were involved in ending the indentured servant-like system of the “reserve clause” in baseball, a system that tied an individual player to a specific team for as long as the team owner wanted him. At a tremendous sacrifice, Flood (with the support of Miller and the MLBPA) sued Major League baseball over the matter, with the case going the U.S. Supreme Court.

Lost, then won Although Flood lost at the highest level, the publicity of the case and the arrogance of the team owners set in motion a process that resulted in unraveling of the system. The MLBPA, under Miller’s leadership, brought an end to the reserve clause through their struggle with the owners of the teams. Their victory resulted in the introduction of free agency, a

for supposedly cleaning up baseball, but this was also the same Landis who tolerated the excluBILL sion of Black players from Major FLETCHER, JR. League Baseball and undermined desegregation efforts. Yet Landis, NNPA COLUMNIST who never played baseball, was admitted into the Hall of Fame a system from which players have year after his death. benefited immensely.

Despite the fact that Major Major contributions League Baseball grew and thrived Curt Flood died in 1997 and under free agency –contrary to the dire predictions of the team Marvin Miller – God bless him – owners – the team owners and is very much alive at the age of 95. many sympathetic sports writers Both of them contributed, in very have never forgiven either Flood fundamental ways, to reshaping or Miller. The fact that Flood and the sport of baseball. Yet, the fact Miller dared to challenge the ab- that they challenged the employsolute domination of the sport by er class and suggested that the the owners was a crime against players should have the freedom the owners, and one for which to bargain –a right that all workFlood and Miller would never be ers should be guaranteed – has reforgiven. sulted in a systematic attempt to There are tremendous ironies cast them into oblivion. in the refusal of the Hall of Fame Maybe this baseball season we to admit Flood and Miller. One need a few million t-shirts prosuch irony is summarized by the name of Judge Kennesaw Moun- claiming that Flood and Miller tain Landis, the first commis- must get into the Hall of Fame. sioner of Major League Baseball. What do you think?

He was widely known for his role Bill Fletcher, Jr. is executive in addressing the 1919 Chicago White Sox scandal in which eight editor of BlackCommentator. players were banned from base- com and is the immediate past ball for life (including the famous president of TransAfrica Fo“Shoeless” Joe Jackson) for their rum. Contact him at papaq54@ alleged participation in throwing hotmail.com. Click on this story at www.flcourier.com to write the 1919 World Series.

Landis was applauded by many your own response.

Congressman Donald Payne’s African legacy It’s been more than a month since the passing of Congressman Donald M. Payne (D-N.J.) and everyone is scrambling to see if anyone can fill his large shoes.

Payne was affectionately known as “Mr. Africa,” and for good reason. The 12-term congressman from Newark was without a doubt the undisputable champion on Capitol Hill on all matters pertaining to Africa.

Congressman Payne gave special attention to the Sudan, where a civil war has raged for years. The result has been the loss of millions of lives and millions more suffering the consequences of drought, famine and man-made disaster.

He lived long enough to finally see the South Sudan cede from the North and form the newest nation on the continent last July.

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ural heir. No one has Payne’s passion, knowledge, connections or interest in taking on Africa’s agenda.

The non-governmental organizations and Africa advocacy groups likewise overly relied on Congressman Payne rather than to build effective coalitions and to establish working relationships among us. Rather than to call on sister organizations to partner with to achieve objectives, everyone simply fell back on the reliable “Mr. Africa.” Not surprisingly, the Africa constituency in the No heir United States remains fragmentThe passing of Congressman ed, isolated and largely ineffecPayne has left a very huge vacu- tive. um for Africa in the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and in the Traveled with Payne U.S. Congress overall. Rather than Over the years I had the honbuilding a broad base of leader- or of traveling to Africa with Conship in Congress for addressing gressman Payne on a number of the myriad of issues concerning missions. One of those trips was Africa – trade, HIV/AIDS, conflict in 1994 to Rwanda and the Central resolution, corruption and U.S.- African region as part of a White Africa policy – the CBC relied on House-sponsored mission to asPayne to serve as point person on sess the aftermath of the genoAfrica. Consequently, there is no cide that claimed over one milCBC member who acts as his nat- lion people. The mission was pro-

posed to the White House by me and my organization, the Constituency for Africa, as an effort to involve the U.S. civil society in seeking solutions to a truly horrific crisis.

I also traveled with him to wartorn Somalia in 1992 just prior to the landing of U.S. troops sent by President George H. Bush, to address an unmerciful drought and famine that had gripped the country, resulting in a tremendous loss of life.

In 1998, I went on a mission with Congressman Payne and several other members of Congress and other experts on Africa trade on a five-country tour to promote the new African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) signed into law by then-President Bill Clinton.

Without a doubt, Congressman Payne’s death will be deeply felt

by Africans from the Cape to Cairo. His quiet diplomacy is indeed a loud beacon call for all who care about Africa to scale up their efforts and to work to bring peace, security, trade and economic development to the region.

Melvin P. Foote is the founder, president and CEO of the Constituency for Africa, an education and advocacy organization supporting Africa’s development. Click on this story at www.flcourier.com to write your own response.

VISUAL VIEWPOINT: THE COST OF EDUCATION

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Chicago’s school suspension policy is brutal, unfair Trayvon Martin was shot to death in Sanford. He was there visiting his father while suspended from school. He was suspended last month after school officials claimed to have found marijuana “residue” in his book bag. No actual contraband was found; police issued no arrest or citations.

When news of the suspension was leaked, Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon’s mother, was understandably outraged. “They killed my son,” she said, “and now they are trying to kill his reputation.”

But in part because the man who killed Trayvon remains uncharged and at large, the leak served mostly to shine a glaring spotlight on the racially skewed suspension policies in our public schools.

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lent incidents, and too seldom talk out problems with students.

“We need a discipline code that works for all students, not one that sends Black and Latino students a path to prison,” said Victor Alquicera, a Roosevelt High School student. (The protests have had an effect, with expulsion rate dropping 43 percent compared to last year, according to school officials.)

Alquicera has it right. Five and 10-day suspensions are brutal punishments. They put kids on Disproportionate the street. They put them bediscipline hind in class work. They label Early last month, the U.S. De- them for trouble. partment of Education released a report on school equity issues Other alternatives that revealed that minority stuThere is a range of positive indents face “much harsher discipline” than Whites in our pub- terventions that could be done lic schools. African-Americans – including personal meetings, were more than three times restorative justice, classroom more likely to be suspended or management and a range of inexpelled than White students. school discipline. The vast bulk More than 70 percent of stu- of the suspensions are for disdents arrested or handed over to ruptive, nonviolent behavior. law enforcement in school were These are kids in need of disBlack or Hispanic.

Chicago’s schools rank among cipline, not in need of suspenthe worst in racial discrepan- sion.

We have moved to a multicies. African-American students represented 42 percent of the racial society, but we have not Chicago Public School enroll- moved beyond disparate treatment in 2009-10, but 76 percent ment. It is time to revisit the U.S. of students receiving at least one Commission on Civil Rights; out-of-school suspension that it has been noticeably absent year. African-American students in this crisis in Sanford. In the were five times as likely to be great legacy of Theodore Hessuspended as their White classburgh and Mary Frances Berry, I mates. appeal to the president to reconstruct and revitalize the com‘Troubling’ data mission and charge it once more U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan admitted he was with investigating discriminatory practices, rousing public con“troubled” by the data.

“The undeniable truth is that cern and forcing the pace of rethe everyday education experi- form.

The effort to diminish Trayence for many students of color violates the principle of equity at von Martin’s reputation sucthe heart of the American prom- ceeds only in raising questions ise,” he said. “It is our collective about whether young Africanduty to change that.”

American men can gain equal Students from Voices of Youth protection under the law. in Chicago Education calculated that students lost a stunning The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, 306,731 days of school last year Sr. is president and CEO of due to out-of-school suspensions. VOYCE made the com- the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. mon sense conclusion that pub- Click on this story at www.fllic schools are too quick to sus- courier.com to write your own pend, particularly for nonvio- response.

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Palm Coast retirees celebrate 60th wedding anniversary James T. Lee popped the question, and soon the former Elva Roberson walked down the aisle as his bride at Burtonwood Air Force Base, England, on April 12, 1952.

They met in 1949 at Brown Memorial Church in Brooklyn. The couple enjoyed a romantic cruise recently in the Eastern Caribbean and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Their 50th anniversary was gift wrapped with the renewing of their vows, along with a banquet attended by family and friends from across the country.

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By Jeroline D. Mccarthy | Daytona Times They are active in the community.

The Lees are blessed with four children: Karen, who lives in Jacksonville; James Jr., Palm Coast; Joseph, Upper Marlboro, Md.; and Khary, who resides in Brooklyn. The Lees have nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

NAACP hosting ACT-SO event

From New York to Palm Coast Their plans involved moving to Jamaica, N.Y., to their first home in July 1955. Mr. Lee was born and reared in Brooklyn.

He served 29 years in the New York City Fire Department. Mrs. Lee was born in Gloucester, Va., and reared in Brooklyn. She retired from the New York City Department of Health after serving 16 years.

Since retiring to Palm Coast, the couple has served (separately) as board chair of the African American Cultural Society.

The Flagler County NAACP invites the community for the 2012 Olympics of the Mind on April 14, 2 p.m., at Flagler Auditorium, 3265 East U.S. Highway 100, Palm Coast.

The competition distinguishes itself as the AfroAcademic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO), a youth initiative by the national NAACP for students to showcase their talents in music, poetry, dance, art and design, as well science and technology.

Flagler students have

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worked hard to compete for the first-place prize of $100, a desktop computer and the gold; second place of $75 and the silver medal; and third place of $50 and the bronze medal.

First-place winners will represent Flagler County and will advance to the national competition in Houston on July 5-7 to compete against other high school students for scholarships, awards and prizes.

The notable ACT-SO alumni are music artist Kanye West and actress Jada Pinkett Smith.

Support our young scientists, artists, poets and filmmakers. Tickets are $5 at the box office or call 386-437-7547, or toll free at 1-866-352-4537.

Shelton to speak in Palm Coast The Flagler County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet is April 22, 6 p.m., at the Hammock Beach Resort, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast.

The black-tie affair offers the escape in decor, atmosphere and cuisine, and a distinctive blend by guest speaker Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Advocacy.

Shelton advocates the federal public policy issue agenda for over 500,000 members - 2,200-membership units - of the national civil rights organization. He previously served as Federal Liaison/Assistant Director to the Government Affairs Department of the United Negro College Fund and, prior,

James and Elva Lee recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. the Federal Policy Program Director to the social justice advocacy agency of the United Methodist Church.

Tickets are $60 per person. For tickets, call the NAACP at 386-446-7822.

Online ticket purchase can be attained at FlaglerCntyNAACP.org.

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

Happy Birthday to You! Birthday wishes to: Birthday wishes to: Louise Reid, St. Hellen Mitchell, Ron Smith April 13; Master Breadon Robinson, April 14; Jillian Elizabeth Glover, April 15, twins Nekosha and Porsha Jones, April 16.

Hilary Shelton, NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior Vice President for Advocacy, will speak at the Flagler County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet April 22.

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Wildcats baseball and softball lead conference divisions

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com

Bethune-Cookman tightened its grip on the MEAC Southern Division by sweeping Savannah State University (SSU) last weekend.

The Wildcats (19-13, 9-3) had an offensive explosion to win the series finale 10-1 on Sunday.

The series featured the two top teams in the division as the Wildcats are first and the Tigers are second.

“We did a great job of situational hitting. The entire lineup did what was needed,” said Jason Beverlin, BCU’s head coach.

Brandon Turner went 2-for-4 with three RBIs and Alejandro Sanchez 2-for-5 with three RBIs to pace BCU offensively.

Anthony Stokes added a homerun, Josh Johnson was 3-for-5 with two runs scored and Bryan Rivera picked up the win on the mound for the Wildcats.

Simpson returns A big story of the game was the return of pitcher Ali Simpson, who missed last season due to undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Ali started and pitched two scoreless innings.

“It was awesome just to be able to pitch again,” Simpson said.

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B-CU ROUNDUP Beverlin added, “It’s great to have him back. He gave us a lift and we will get his pitch count up as the year goes along.”

The previous day, B-CU opened the series by taking a doubleheader from SSU (11-17, 5-7).

In the first game, the Wildcats won 2-1 as Gabriel Hernandez (4-1) pitched a complete game while Nick Johnson and Josh Johnson each had two hits with an RBI. “It felt good. I was comfortable with my pitches throughout the game,” said Hernandez.

B-CU won the second game 9-8 when Nick Johnson hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded to score Brandon Turner to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth. A throwing error on the play allowed David Lee to score the game-winning run.

“The key was getting guys on base. We had the right guys up in that situation. Nick has been hitting well in situations and they threw the ball away,” stated Beverlin.

Johnson was 2-for-4 with two RBIs and Turner was 3-for-7 for the Wildcats.

B-CU faced the University of North Florida (2014) on Tuesday and No. 14 University of Central

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Pitcher Bryan Rivera (2-2) collected the win in Sunday’s series-closing rout of Savannah State.

Florida (26-7) on Wednesday. The Wildcats returned home against rival Florida A&M on April 14 and 15.

Softball: Wildcats remain unbeaten in MEAC Aureila Gamch went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and Kelsi Rodney 2-for-3 with three RBIs ,including a homerun to lead BethuneCookman past South Carolina State University 13-0 in the series finale.

The Wildcats (20-21, 6-0) swept the Bulldogs (11-21, 0-6) and remained undefeated in the MEAC South Division.

B-CU had a 10-run fifth inning, which Gamch and Rodney combined for five RBIs. Shanel Tolbert pitched a complete game shutout

and both Sabrina Ferguson and Karina Romero was 2-for-3 with two RBIs for B-CU. The previous day the Wildcats swept a double header winning 4-0 and 7-2.

Tolbert pitched a complete game shutout while Gamch went 3-for-4 with an RBI, Rodney 2-for-4 with an RBI and Michelle Banuelos Smith 2-for-4 for B-CU in the first game.

In the second game, Banuelos Smith led the Wildcats going 2-for-4 with three RBI’s while Romero was 3-for-4 and Tolbert got the win.

For their performances, Banuelos-Smith was named MEAC Player of the Week and Romero was the MEAC Rookie of the Week.

Banuelos-Smith hit .545 with four RBIs and four

Spruce Creek baseball striving for success

BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES butleramj@yahoo.com

Spruce Creek has done nothing but win baseball games. The Hawks (174) have not lost to an area team and they are 15-2 in games decided by one run or less this season.

“It is what it is. We are a little surprised. Actually, we thought that next year.

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VOLUSIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REVIEW We are still pretty young but our kids believe that they could beat anybody,” commented Johnny Goodrich, Spruce Creek’s head baseball coach.

Spruce Creek leads a tight race in a brutal district 2-8A, which may be

the toughest in all of Florida. DeLand, Altamonte Springs Lake Brantley, Lake Mary, Longwood Lyman, Sanford Seminole, and Oviedo Hagarty also compete in the district.

“Our district is cold handedly the best in Florida. Everyone can beat anyone on any given day. We have seven division I talented pitchers so everyone has a top-notch ace that

you could face. Many are committed to top colleges,” responded Goodrich.

‘Pitching and defensive-minded team’ A win over Seminole on April 13 will clinch the top seed for the district tournament.

“We have to take advantage of our opportunities on offense and continue

doubles while Romero hit .545 with two RBIs and three runs scored for the week.

The Ladies were to host the University of North Florida (23-18) on Wednesday.

Football: Spring game set The Wildcats’ spring football game takes place on Saturday, April 21 at Municipal Stadium in Daytona Beach at 4 p.m.

Tickets are $5 for general admission and students $1 with B-CU student ID. Other activities will include the annual Pros vs.

Joes celebrity basketball game featuring NFL AllPro defensive back Nick Collins of the Green Bay Packers and All-Pro kick returner Eric Weems of the Chicago Bears on Friday, to pitch and defend. If we limit mistakes and don’t give away the freebies we can win it and make a playoff run,” commented Goodrinch.

Pitching and defense with timely hitting has been the key to their success.

“We are a very pitching and defensive minded team. Offensively we have been opportunistic.

We have also taken advantage of our opponent’s mistakes,” said Goodrich.

Top performers Griffin Fuller (7-1, 0.98ERA) and UCF commit Kyle Marsh (4-0, 0.78ERA) are the Hawks’ top pitchers.

Chris Hopkins (3-1, 1.99ERA), Bobby Loosch (0-1, 1.87ERA, one save) and Andrew Boss (2-0, 0.58ERA, 2 saves) also have had moments.

Austin Hays (.318BA, 1HR, 11RBI’s, 5SB), Zack Spivey (.288BA, 14RBI, 16R, 11SB) and Charlie Sala (.288BA, 13RBI, 6SB) lead the offense.

Casey Bell (.326BA), Thad Adamek (.302BA, 12R, 5SBs), Jordan Brown (.283BA, 8RB’s) and Darrell Whaley (8S’s, 11R) have also picked their spots.

Above all, team camaraderie may be the Hawks’ best asset.

“We have a group of kids that have really been playing together since they were about 10 years old.

They all have a good feel for the game. The kids are mentally tough as a group and they stay engaged throughout every situation,” added Goodrich.

Weightlifting: Area lifters qualify for state Matanzas boys captured the district 3-2A title this past week.

Richard McCune (119 pound class), Chris Santana (129), Matt Whalen (139) and Casey Kronemeyer (154) all won individual titles for the Pirates

April 20 at Moore Gym on the B-CU campus.

An alumni game between the B-CU band and football team featuring a halftime show with alumni drum majors and the 14k dancers also will take place.

Track and Field: Wildcats to host meet Bethune-Cookman will have its only home meet of the season on Saturday, April 14, at 10 a.m. at Seabreeze High in Daytona Beach.

The B-CU Invitational will include Albany State University, College of the Bahamas, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Warner University, Paine College, Florida Memorial University, Edward Waters College and Voorhees College. and automatically qualified for the regional meet.

Shaw White (238) placed second, Les Allen (169), Watson Stevens (183) and Joel Manning (219) each placed third and Jason Cowles (183) was fourth for the Pirates to also qualify.

Atlantic had three individual champions at the district 7-1A championships.

Richard Carr (119), De Andre Lee (129) and Dequan Durden-Johnson (139) each won titles and qualified for regionals for the Sharks.

Spruce Creek’s George Hanna (139) and Zack Johnson (238), New Smyrna’s Luke Belliveau (219) and Brian Hall (169), Seabreeze’s Chris Banks (199), DeLand’s JoJo Kemp (183) and Devon McIntire (119) each won individual titles at the district 3-2A meet.

Thirteen other area lifters finished second to fourth in their classes to qualify for Regionals.

Note: For complete district results, go to www.fhsaa.org.

Baseball scores University-5, Mianland-4; Orlando Edgewater-4, Mainland-2; New Smyrna-3, Seabreeze-2 (8); Trinity-6, University-2; Lyman-6, Creek-5, DeLand-2, Lake Mary-1; Trinity-5, New Smyrna-4; Edgewater-5, Mainland-3 (8); Creek-4, Lake Brantley-1 (8); DeLand-2, Oviedo Hagarty-1; Warner-11, Oviedo Master’s-1; Pine Ridge-8, Taylor-3; Unversity-6, Lopez-5; Taylor-11, St John Lutheran-1.

Prep Sports Seven Baseball 1. Spruce Creek (16-4), 2.

DeLand (17-3), 3. New Smryna (11-8), 4. Mainland (12-7), 5. Trinity (9-9), 6.

Warner (12-7), 7. Father Lopez (7-7) and Taylor (10-8).

Others: Flagler Palm Coast (9-9), Pine Ridge (10-10).

Note: Scores and rankings are as of April 10 at 5 p.m.

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Stetson to host Earth Week and Arbor Day events SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Members of the Stetson University community will share their Hatter “Green” with the surrounding community during two weeks of celebration and learning for Earth Week and Arbor Day. Activities kick off this weekend with the fourth annual Green Symposium on Friday, April 13, followed by participation in the city of DeLand’s Green Affair Event 2012 downtown on Saturday, April 14.

Registration is still open for the symposium, The Green Edge: Innovation and Sustainability, which will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 13, at Stetson’s Lynn Business Center.

Hosted by the Volusia County Office of Sustainability and Energy Management, Lake County, Stetson and the City of DeLand, it will offer sessions on sustainability, energy use and conservation, and natural resource management and feature speaker Cynthia Barnett, a journalist and author who specializes in freshwater issues.

Green Affair Event A student-focused component will prepare students for internships and job opportunities and build networking skills. For more information or to register, visit www.stetson.edu/ conted/greenedge.php.

Stetson organizations including Hatter Harvest, the Gillespie Museum and Stetson Scrappers and students in Visiting Associate Professor of Political Science William Ball’s Civic Engagement class will par-

University to present ‘Strange Like Me’ diversity program

ticipate in the city’s Green Affair Event 2012, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, on West Indiana Avenue in downtown DeLand.

Non-profits, governmental agencies and businesses will exhibit products and practices promoting clean energy and educate the public on local sustainability efforts. Entertainment and food vendors will be offered. The Green Affair is free and open to the public.

Other Earth Week events Other Earth Week events at Stetson, all of which are free and open to the public, include: • Wednesday, April 18 – Stetson will cancel classes on April 18 for its all-day Stetson Showcase – Undergraduate Research and Creative Arts Symposium, showcasing student research and creative projects from across the DeLand campus’s academic disciplines. Many of the presentations will focus on environmental issues, and the keynote speaker will be Furman University Professor Angela C. Halfacre, who teaches earth and environmental sciences and political science and also directs Furman’s David E. Shi Center for Sustainability.

All student presentations and the keynote lecture, to be at 6:30 p.m. in the Stetson Room of the Carlton Union Building, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., are free and open to the public.

• Thursday, April 19 – Outdoor Chapel Service, noon, on the Quad, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand.

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Participants at a climate rally hold up signs on the National Mall to celebrate Earth Day in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, April 25, 2010.

Join Students Advocating Sustainability at Stetson before and after the service for oak tree seedling collection. In the evening, join the Anime Club for a showing of an earth-friendly film.

• Friday, April 20 – Day of service. Different organizations on campus will be leading community service events around Volusia County.

• Saturday, April 21 – “A Morning of Earth-Friendly Fun” and a showcase of Stetson’s green initiatives

and undergraduate research related to the environment. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gillespie Museum and adjacent Rinker Environmental Learning Center, located on the southeast corner of the Stetson campus, at 234 E. Michigan Ave., DeLand.

• Sunday, April 22 – Earth Day Farmers Market, 1 to 4 p.m. Sponsored

by Hatter Harvest, this market makes it easy to access fresh, local foods from farmers and garden-

ers of the DeLand community. Come on out to the campus for live music and wholesome food. It’s a family event. Location: in the middle of campus on the Stetson Green, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand.

• Friday, April 27 – Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Campus, USA, announcement. Join faculty and students to learn about a Tree Campus designation and plant trees around the campus.

Stetson University’s Multicultural Student Council will present “Strange Like Me,” an interactive program on racism, sexism and homophobia especially for college students, on Thursday, April 12, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in Lee Chapel, 421 N. Woodland Blvd., DeLand. The event is free and open to the public.

“Strange Like Me’ is a 90-minute program that gets college students talking about diversity.

It begins with a monologue that lays bare the ugliness of hate, setting the stage for a lively discussion of diversity.

The program follows students as they attempt to navigate the sometimes-difficult terrain of multicultural campus relationships. During talkbacks, students can confront the characters and voice their own opinions on issues of racism, sexism, and homophobia.

For more information about the program, call 386-822-7401 or send an e-mail to msc@ stetson.edu.

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