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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, r - ‘tory D Owens h n Nrirepr-/^! 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