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The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, April 13, 2016 7
Savannah State University’s Spring Vocal
The Savannah State University Concert Choir
If you are a former
singer under the direction of
Dr. Coleridge Braithwaite,
Mr. James Thompson, Jr.,
Dr. Willie Jackson, Mr. Ran
dy Duncan, Dr. Nan Poole
Spicer, or Ms. Jacquelyn
Hamilton — please join us
for the Reunion Choir re
hearsals on Saturdays April
16 th at 11 am to 1 pm and
April 23rd from 9am-2pm at
Butler Memorial Presbyteri
an Church.
For more informa
tion, please send an interest
email tohamiltonja@savan-
nahstate.edu.
Savannah State University’s COBA Holds
Marketers Showcase
Story By: Isaiah Fields,
Sol C. Johnson High School Student
Isaiah Fields (left), shown with DECA Students of Sol C. Johnson High School
The A.M.E Minister’s
Spouse Of The Year
Mrs. Antoinette Brannen Clarke
The Georgia An
nual Conference Minister’s
Spouses Organization of
the African Methodist Epis
copal Church selected Mrs.
Antoinette Brannen Clarke
as Minister’s Spouse of the
Year for 2016.
Sis. Antoinette
Brannen Clarke is the wife
of Reverend Dr. Bernard
Clarke, who has recently
been appointed as the pas
tor of St. Philip Monumental
A.M.E Church. They have
been married for 25 years
and have been in the min
istry for the past 25 years.
They are the parents of three
young adults (LaToya, Am
ber and Jordan) and one
grandson (Tyler). She likes
to reference Matthew 3:17
when talking about her chil
dren. “These are my beloved
children with whom I am
well pleased.”
Sis. Clarke has
worked with numerous
boards at Greater Gaines
Chapel A.M.E Church where
her husband was previously
appointed. She was active
with the Sunday School,
Women’s Missionary Soci
ety, “Ruth’s Girls”- advisor
and coordinator, February
Birth Month-Chair, Drama
Ministry advisor, member
of the Community Out
reach committee, Commu
nity Giveback Initiative,
Christian Education advisor.
Also, she is a member of the
Ministers’ Spouses, Widow
ers/Widows Organization,
and Plus Preachers Kids.
She is also a proud
member of the Rise Up &
Walk Women’s Ministry,
Inc., where she serves as
secretary. This ministry pro
vides scholarships to young
ladies and workshops and
seminars to help empower
women who are hurting.
Sis. Clarke is a
healthcare provider with
over 30 years of experience.
She is currently employed
at Thunderbolt Transitional
Rehabilitation Center where
she works as an administra
tive nurse and MDS Coor
dinator. Gerontology is her
passion.
Sis. Clarke travels
throughout the connectional
A.M.E Church with Pastor
Clarke, visiting numer
ous cities for revivals. The
Clarke family believes that
“to much is given, much is
required.” She takes pride in
being patient and being an
understanding person. She
believes in showing empa
thy to others and she thanks
God for his grace and mer
cy. Lastly, she believes in
giving God the glory and
everything that has breath
should praise the Lord.
Savannah State
University College of Busi
ness Administration held
their 2nd Annual Marketers
Showcase for DECA stu
dents from Sol C. Johnson
and Woodville Tompkins
High School last Wednes
day, April 6, 2016 in the
Student Union Ballroom.
Over 20 local businesses
and non-profit organizations
were in attendance to par
ticipate in a Business Expo
to help the high school stu
dents learn about the compa
nies and their services. They
were also told about the
importance of marketing to
make for a successful busi
ness. Among the business
es were Wells Fargo, Mary
Kay, Art Rise, Savannah
World Trade Center, Safe
Shelter, Historic Savan
nah Foundation, Qisoft and
The Savannah Tribune. The
event was a great success
and was very educational.
Following the
Business Expo, students
from both Sol C. Johnson
and Woodville Tompkins
High School participated in
developing a commercial
that would create “top of
mind awareness” and made
their presentations.
Dr. Anshu Arora,
Associate Professor, Di
rector of G-LIBER Center
for Excellence presented
the opening remarks. Dr.
Shalonda Bradford, Assis
tant Professor facilitated the
event.
Hunnrnhk 1 Michael Kiirpl
Chief .Juifei?. Superior Court
Kasiern Juitu iul Circuit of Gttrgiti
Ctialhjm; County Giurthimsi
13d Montgomery Street
Siivimoah. Georgia 314(12
Dear Judge Karpl,
Wo. Die members cl the December 2015 Grand Jury term, were honored In perform our civic dirty as
arlaens of Chatham County during this term.
Ws am appreciative nl Ute outstanding support and professionalism of the Office oi Ute District Attorney
and would like to thank Meg heap ana her staff, in particular, we couldn't have done if without the note-
wurthy support of Ms. Heap's Adniinisirath* Assislant Kim Cotes, and Chief Assistant [1 strict Attorney
Grog McConnell who answered the jury's questions and kept us on schedule throughout the process.
This term, aside horn the Grand Ji.ry's normal hinction of deciding probable cause tu pass or not pass
on indictnisnts. die mam tiers toured the Ghatham County Jail Complex and the D.A.'s office. Both lours
were informative and gave the jury members a better understanding of the magnitude of the case load
and what it really takes In artier to pass Indictments nn fur lurther trial We also received presentalians
by representatives of the J allowing
- Victim Witness Program
- Youth Intercept (Violence Intseept) Program
- Safe Shelter
- Coastal Children's Advocacy
- Rape Crisss Center ( Keislto Gibson Carter
We applaud these programs and wonder i! there isn't a way to belter tund same of them. II programs
such as the Youth Intercept Program could be expanded, then perhaps there would be a reduction of
violent and crimnal acts by these at risk youths. As well, funding hit active rehabilitation and jab train-
ingfckis programs at the jail would likely reduce recidivism rates as inmates wall (Mil with marketable
skills. Poll nq in church groups to give guidance and support might help some nf the inmates reflect on
themselves, their lelalixishij) with the community, end provide them with a proper moral compass with
which to conduct their lives,
As of the second to last convening ol this Grand Jury an 24 February 2016, we head 271 cases, of which
all but about five were “True Bill". Of the five arso that weren't, it was pretty obvlius to us that the case
had little to no substance, or were so old that the ability tu bring in even one supporting witness would
be extremely unlikely. It is therefore the recommendation of this Grand Jury that such cases should be
shelved a dismissed outright. Those cases are an unnecessary drain nliime and resources for the Assis
tant Districl Attorney's. Investigators, and Police Officers who must take the time to prepare and present
them.
Finally, 1 would personally like to thank each and every urre nf the members of this Grand Jury. This
Grand Jury listened attentively to every case, asked honest, thorough questions, and deliberated every
single ana in order 10 came up with the appropriate recommendation in regards to indictment This was
not always easy, and asking members to take a whole day off during the work week, every weak lor over
three months.. is a lot That said, we never fell sharl el a quorum and were able jo take an every case
without delay. This Jury's diversity, insightful nature and 1Dtfli wil limpness to participate in the process
is what made it a success.
Respectfully Submitted,
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