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2 - The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, November 19, 2008 SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY NEWS Chef Joe Randall... 2000 Man Worship Service: "Brothers, I Stand With You" Continued from page 1 Comedian Bill Bellamy & Chef Joe Party (Atlanta), Executive Chef Clayton Sherrod - Eurest Dining Services- Lawry's (Birmingham), Executive/Chef/TV Host Marvin Woods - "Home Plate" (Atlanta), Executive Chef Darryl Evans - The Verve Lounge (Atlanta), Chef Sonja Jones - Sweet Auburn Bread Company (Atlanta), presented guests with a taste of their signature dishes. Two of the stars of Bravo's “Real Housewives Atlanta” - Sheree Whitfield Meet Lucul Singlesll Li.iien «£ Respond FREE I Uw FREE mdf 72 9* Straight - 9I2-344-950Q Huy Hi - 912^44-9494 Call gSg-mcnaniBtcs, IK+ and Lisa Wu Hartwell, gospel singer Dottie Peoples, CNN anchorman Don Lemon and R & B singer Musiq Soulchild were among some of the numer ous guests. THE TASTE OF EBONY celebrates the unheralded contributions Blacks have made to the world of culinary arts. It fur ther serves as a catalyst for people of color, particularly a younger generation, to view the many facets of the food industry as a viable path toward pursuing prestigious careers. Title Sponsors: Ebony and Budweiser, Participating Sponsors: TV One, Swanson and Campbell Soup, Partner: InterContinental Hotel Buckhead o Atlanta Chef Randall prepared Pan Roasted Garlic Breast of Chicken on Fried Commeal Mush with Okra, Corn & Tomato Relish. When he read about the "2000 Man Worship Service" taking place in his hometown of Savannah on Monday, October 27, 2008, Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock, sen ior pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s former church, said he would be remissed if he didn't take part in some way. In a correspondence, he assured the men of Savannah of his advocacy by saying, "Brothers, I stand with you on this monumental gather ing. Together, we must empower purpose driven men to repair the breach." Even though the 2,000 capacity was not met, the 800 plus crowd who evolved in- and-out of the Greater Emmanuel Tabernacle Church doors on Stiles Avenue was impressive. Local appointed SCLC presi dent, Carl W. Gilliard, observed "all of these key players at one time and in one place is incredible." Another attendee commented "for once the men out num bered the ladies in church." Fathers brought their sons, coaches their teams and wives sent their husbands to represent their household. My Dreams Production, Inc, founded by gospel singer and radio icon Lester Lec'k White, sponsored the service. "The objective is to raise awareness of real manhood," White told the crowd. "Tonight, young people, you'll get to see and hear from men of substance. Men Tree Checking *Creat CD Rates *JUI Types of Leans ■4 out jv’l Onv Of Our Fin undid Smin-i Specialists JmW I k-liiJIa arverHtatelHank } FDIC www.carverstatobank.com fir hKUMUIHi LENDER worthy to walk in their foot steps." The adults represent ed themselves as "role mod els" to the younger men. Local historian, attor ney and actor Jamal Toure', who emceed the event, told the audience that their are a lot of dysfunctional families out there, but when we all come together like this, as one, no way we can be dys functional." Throughout the two and a half hour program the men shared their success stories as the youth listened attentively. The young men were presented with an "open mic" to dialogue with their elders and got the opportunity to network and dine with them at the end of the service. In addition to White, Gilliard and Toure', the who's who guests list includ ed H. Lee Perry, president of 100 Black Men of Savannah, Mayor Floyd Adams, Jr., Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis, Major James Barnwell, Superior Court Chief Judge Perry Brannen, Jr., Rep. Bob Bryant, Dr. J.W. Jamerson, II, radio's E. Larry McDuffie, Attorney Lester Johnson, III, AASU's president Dr. Thomas Jones, Troy Anthony Davis' family, NAACP's Dr. Prince Jackson, Jr., activist' Freddie Patrick, Chef Joe Randell, City Leisure Service's Mr. Barry Baker, film producer Terry Benedict and radio pioneer Jimmy "The Gator" Lang, just to name a few. Among the coaches and their football teams were Antwain Turner & Bethesda, Matt Smith & Bible Baptist, Tyrone Willis & Savannah Stars, Ed Jinks & Silver Cheetahs, Cleve Jones & Notre Dame Academy, Keith Ellison & St. Paul's Academy and representa tives for Chris Hatcher & Georgia Southern, Robby Wells & Savannah State and Donald Chumley & Savannah Christian. Also, Construction Apprentice, Father/Son Initiative, Mr. Black Teen, ILA, Big Brother-Big Sister, My Brothz Home and the Sons of Thunder were amongst the "Best & Brightest" organiza tions. Judges John E. Morse, Jr. and Leroy Burke, III and commissioner James Holmes also expressed their support. Bishop Edward Coleman led the men in prayer. DHR Energy Assistance Program Helps Georgians with Home Heating Bills ATLANTA, (GA) - As the colder winter months approach, the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) will once again help Georgians struggling to keep up with the cost of heating their homes. DHR's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has received approximately $74.5 million dollars in federal funds to assist low-income, elderly and dis abled Georgians with their heating bills. On November 3, 2008, local community action agen cies began administering all available funds under state con tracts, and the homebound and elderly (aged 65 and older) began applying for assistance. All other eligible families may apply starting December 1, 2008. In most cases, payments will be made directly to the home energy supplier for gas, electricity, propane gas, wood, coal or kerosene. Qualifying applicants will receive pay ments of either $310 or $350. To qualify, applicants must bring their most recent fuel bill or statement of service from their heating provider. They also must have proof of income for all household mem bers for the last 30 days. This may be paycheck stubs, a letter granting public assistance, Social Security or unemploy ment benefits. Applicants must also have social security num bers for all household mem bers. Assistance will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. The program will close April 30, 2009, or when funds are exhausted. For more information, contact the Division of Family and Children Services, Community Based Programs in metro Atlanta, by calling 404- 656-2323 or toll free at 1-800- 869-1150. 204 West Hall Street Call Day or Night Business Phone: (912) 233-2175 or (912) 233-2176 Fax Number: (912) 234-9343 c&tjiK efiuo, (fl&tn.IMUtitXj. Mrs. Frenchye M. Bynes, President Mr. Raleigh D. Bynes, Vice President / General Manager Mrs. Frenchye Bynes-Jones, Treasurer / Secretary Mr. Alfred L. Mullice, Manager Mrs. Olga F. Williams, Senior Director of Administration Mrs. Tara Bynes-Jackson, Human Resources Director Mr. Edward Musgrow, Funeral Service Apprentice