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State and Local Officials Explain Health Care Reform

By Shernay Williams
AFRO Staff Writer
While Republicans
strove to repeal federal
health care reform
this week, Baltimore
City’s health groups
and politicos promoted
awareness of the bill at
a Jan. 15 community
health fair. About 30
city vendors provided
on-site health coverage
enrollment, free flu-shots
and health screenings
including diabetes, blood
pressure and depression
tests, while health
City residents turned out to hear details about health care reform and to take
experts in consumer part in a variety of health-related activities.
forums appraised federal
health reform’s impact on
the city.
“It’s important to make sure we
are getting the facts to Baltimore
residents about healthcare
reform because there is so much
misinformation out there,” said
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake,
one of many public officials at the
event.
A few hundred residents
trickled in and out of the five-hour
fair held at the Harry and Jeanette
Weinberg YMCA on East 33rd
Street. Baltimore HealthCare
Access organized the event, the
first in a quarterly series this year,
to educate the public on health care federal measure’s benefits for
opportunities.
Children watched educational
health theatre shows sponsored
Courtesy Photo/Mark Dennis, City of Baltimore
by Kaiser Permanente and most
parents took advantage of health
screenings or spoke with health
providers. Vendors included Black
Mental Health Alliance, a health
referral group; Baltimore Healthy
Homes and Communities and
Baltimore City Department of
Social Services.
Yet, overall attendance was
low, possibly because the event
was convened during the Ravens
game, said a Baltimore HealthCare government will invest $15 billion
Access official.
Only a handful of residents
participated in the health reform
discussions, which detailed the
seniors, small businesses owners
and the uninsured.
When fully implemented in
illnesses that contribute to spiraling Advantage, the privatized medical
health care costs.” plan many consider poorly managed.
Seniors will benefit the most, said And small businesses will receive
Rep. C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger, tax credits, officials added.
D-Md., another fair attendee. They The presenters also handed out
will be entitled to free “wellness” information about some of the more
visits and discounts on prescription controversial aspects of the bill,
drugs as the government closes the including the requirement that all
“donut hole” or coverage gap for persons obtain health coverage by
seniors. Further, health care reform 2016 or pay $695 fines or 2.5 percent
promises an overhaul of Medicare Continued on A3
Baltimore NAACP Chapter
Swears In New President
By Shernay Williams
AFRO Staff Writer
2014, the Affordable Care Act
Tessa Hill-Aston, the fifth female
will give 90 percent of the 96,000
president of the Baltimore City branch
uninsured Baltimore City residents
of the NAACP, was sworn in Jan.
access to affordable coverage,
13 at the New Fellowship Christian
officials said.
Community Church in Park Heights,
Forum presenters also noted
Baltimore.
that a federal health exchange will
Hill-Aston, 60, also serves as the
provide an inexpensive alternative
city housing administrator and is the
to other insurance options,
chapter’s first female leader since the
while allowing currently insured
legendary Enolia P. McMillian reigned
residents to keep their doctors.
more than 20 years ago.
Under the measure, federal
Hill-Aston took the oath of office
surrounded by family, close friends,
over 10 years on preventive
supporters and dignitaries. Well-wishers Courtesy Photo
services and community health Tessa Hill-Aston was sworn-
crowded the medium-sized church,
programs to address health in as the Baltimore City
forcing ushers to set out folding chairs
disparities and reduce chronic NAACP’s new president
behind pews to accommodate the large
disease rates. City Health Jan. 13 at New Fellowship
crowd. The spiritual event included
Commissioner Oxiris Barbot Christian Community Church
prayers and musical selections from the
praised this aspect of the bill, in Park Heights.
church choir.
saying it will help thwart “chronic

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Baltimore Finance Officials Project Shortfall
By Shernay Williams
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 Sunday @ 8 p.m. on Baltimore finance officials
88.9 WEAA FM, the say they project an $80
Voice of the Community. million city budget shortfall
in 2012 and “virtually flat”
revenues for the next three
years.
When Mayor Stephanie
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assessments, the real estate
market and stocks.
Unstable housing prices
won’t return to pre-recession
levels for another four years,
he said, adding that the
federal housing stimulus “did
little” to stabilize Baltimore’s
housing market and the
city saw low housing sales
growth,” this year, property
tax revenues might level off
in eight years.
“We are experiencing
the tail end of the benefit of
the housing bubble boom,”
noted Andrew Kleine, chief
of Budget and Management
Research. According to his
three-year budget projections,
stagnant.
By far, Kleine
said, pension costs are
overwhelming the city budget
most, having tripled since
2003. Fixed costs – including
retirees’ healthcare and
workers compensation –
drive 70 percent of the city’s
increased costs. The spike
The city lost an historic
$100 million in highway user
revenue due to cutbacks to
the state gas tax and fewer
car purchases. What’s more,
city officials raided the fund
to balance the general budget
and Kleine said they might
have to again for fiscal year
2011.

Rawlings-Blake took the helm
as Baltimore’s top official
last February, one of her most
daunting tasks was closing
the $121 million budget gap.
She and the City Council
enforced contentious tax
hikes and pension overhauls,
but according to the Finance
Department, they may not
have done enough.
In a recent public hearing
about the city’s economic
outlook, two finance and
budget officials contended
that the city must enact
“structural changes in
pension, medical coverage
and other areas to ensure
long-term sustainability.”
They also cited
unemployment, the housing
market and deflation as causes
for the spiraling deficit.
Roughly 26,000 fewer
city residents have jobs than
in 2007, but employment
growth is not expected to
return to pre-recession levels
until 2014, budget analyst
William Voorhess reported
at the hearing. The high
unemployment precludes
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AFRO’s Leading into the Digital Age
‘AFRO’ Launches AFRO Premieres Online
iPhone Application Employment Center
New Rollout Provides Easy News Access By Shernay Williams
AFRO Staff Writer
By Dorothy Rowley
The AFRO American Newspapers has recently launched
AFRO Staff Writer
a job search engine on its website. As a supplement to the
newspaper’s weekly print “Career Corner” employment
For many businesses, the ever increasing pressures of
section, the online employment center will connect readers
keeping pace with the latest advances in technology often
with national and local jobs. The venue also allows job
makes them feel like they’re falling behind. But officials
seekers to post resumes and search extensive jobs listings.
at the AFRO American Newspapers, which has bureaus
During a time when African-American unemployment
in Washington and Baltimore, are keenly aware they must
looms at 16 percent nationwide, the AFRO hopes to
keep up in order to remain competitive in a rapidly changing
promote business and career opportunities for its readers.
newspaper environment.
As the newspaper builds its jobs database, employers
With that in mind, publisher Jake Oliver recently
– searching for new hires within the minority community
announced the paper’s launch of a new application now
– are offered competitive introductory pricing. The quick,
available for free downloading at the online Apple App Store
efficient self-posting process allows businesses to add their
that gives readers access to breaking news from their iPhone.
listing to the AFRO’s virtual job catalog and conveniently
Also known as a smartphone, the sleek rectangular device
pay online. Companies will have the option of having their
works more like a palmtop computer than a cell phone, and
posted jobs appear exclusively on the AFRO site or have
as with many smartphones, it provides owners the choice of
extended exposure on a nationwide network of affiliate
watching movies, listening to music, browsing the web
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AFRO National Briefs
Mystery Surrounds Re-emergence of “Baby Doc” in Haiti
World awaits judge’s ruling on alleged past crimes
By Shernay Williams
AFRO Staff Writer
Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, former Haitian dictator,
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was escorted to
court Jan. 18,
two days after his
shocking return to
the beleaguered
country. Hours
later, Haitian
prosecutors charged
the ousted leader
with corruption,
AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery
theft and
Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude
misappropriation "Baby Doc" Duvalier, center, waves to
of funds during his supporters from a hotel balcony after
15-year regime. his arrival in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on
According Jan. 16. Duvalier returned Sunday to
to a statement Haiti after nearly 25 years in exile, a
from his defense surprising and perplexing move that
attorney Gervais comes as his country struggles with a
Charles reported political crisis and the stalled effort to
by The Associated recover from last year's devastating
Press, a judge has earthquake.
three months to
determine whether a criminal case should take place.
Internet tweets from Mac McClelland, a reporter stationed
in Haiti by the investigative magazine Mother Jones, indicated
that while Duvalier was at the courthouse his supporters were
on the street calling for his release, saying, “Time is up!” After
what was described by Associated Press reporter Jonathan M.
Katz as an “hours long closed-court meeting,” Duvalier left the
courthouse around 6 p.m. EST, McClelland tweeted.
There is much speculation regarding why Duvalier has
returned to Haiti now. Many outside the country are wondering
if the absence of power left by the devastating earthquake a
year ago and the contentious, unresolved presidential election
is the reason. Still others postulate, at least according to tweets
from McClelland, that he has returned to the country to die.
Duvalier mysteriously arrived in Haiti Jan. 16, accompanied
by his companion Veronica Roy, after 25 years of exile in
France. He ruled over the island nation beginning in 1971,
following the death of his father Francois “Papa Doc” Duvalier
and maintained power until his ouster during an uprising in
1986.
Human Rights Watch and other international groups have
called for the controversial leader’s arrest, saying he and his
father created a vicious dynasty that ordered the death and
torture of 20,000 to 30,000 Haitians.
“Duvalier’s return to Haiti should be for one purpose only:
to face justice,” José Miguel Vivanco, Americas director of
Human Rights Watch said in a statement. “His time to be held
accountable is long overdue.”
He has never been prosecuted for any crimes. According
to Human Rights Watch, four Haitians recently filed torture
complaints against the former leader in France but charges
were overturned because the country’s statue on crimes against
humanity was not retroactive.
Some civil leaders are urging media to focus on the
devastation in Haiti – caused by a cholera outbreak, extreme
poverty and slow earthquake recovery – not on Duvalier’s
return. “To the extent that Baby Doc is a citizen of Haiti, many
say he has the right to visit the county,” said Eric Walcott,
executive director of the D.C.-based National Organization for
the Advancement of Haitians. “I know there are outstanding
warrants for his arrest because of crimes against humanity and
it is their obligation to take a stance on that.”
But the country is in dire straits, he said. “That should be the
focus, not the diversion created by Baby Doc.”
AFRO Executive Editor Talibah Chikwendu contributed to
this article.
Astronomer Unveils Revised Astrology Chart
After all those years of checking your daily horoscope,
you may have been following the wrong astrological sign,
according to an astronomer at the Minnesota Planetarium
Society.
Parke Kunkle, a board member with the organization,
claimed that, in the thousands of years since zodiac signs were
first configured, a “wobble” in the Earth’s rotation shifted our
view of the stars, making the dates of the current astrological
signs inaccurate.
Depending on an individual’s birthday, his or her, their true
zodiac sign may in fact be the preceding one. For example, a
person born on Sept. 12, who astrologists call a Virgo, may
really be a Leo.
Kunkle says the star’s realignment also created a 13th sign
called Ophiuchus, representing those whose birthday falls
between Nov. 29 and Dec. 17.
“Historically, people looked at the sky to understand the
world around us,” he told The Minneapolis Star-Tribune. “But
today I don’t think people who are into astrology look at the
sky very much.”
Kunkle’s theory has prompted a flurry of attention and
confusion, and fueled the centuries-old “beef” between
astronomers and astrologers.
East Coast astrologer Adam Gainsburg told the AFRO,
“Western Civilization has known about this [the Earth’s
wobble] since 200 A.D. He said while the Earth does
“wobble,” it does not change the current zodiac calendar. And
the Ophiuchus, Gainsburg said, is not a zodiac sign, just a
collection of stars. He said most astronomers have “no concept
of astrology.” “Astronomers have no interest in informing
themselves in astrology but we always take interest in learning
about astronomy.”
Devine said the new
astrological calendar would
not even give an accurate
reflection of personalities. “If
you have been studying the
signs like I have for 40 years,
you will see the character traits
(associated with the signs)
won’t line-up.”
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Obamas Worship at Historic D.C. AME Church

By Alan King sport-utility vehicle sought in from a neighbor about a suspi- posted fliers bearing his photo-
AFRO Staff Writer connection with the murder of cious vehicle. The man noticed graph around the city. On
Hudson’s mother and brother. the vehicle while walking his Sunday, Jennifer Hudson asked
Jennifer Hudson and other The white, 1994 Chevrolet dog. According to the Chicago for the public’s help in finding
relatives
By Derekpositively
Braxtonidentified supporters,
Suburban with Illinois licensemultiplied outside,
Tribune, the boyMetropolitan’s
had been shot her nephew. In her MySpace
Special to the AFRO pastor, the Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Braxton,
multiple times in paced
the back seat blog, she thanked fans and sup-
his office. He had met other presidents before,
of the vehicle. The SUV, regis- porters for their prayers and
Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal tered to Hudson’s
but this one was different. “Obamamurdered
represented offered a $100,000 reward to
brother,
(A.M.E.) Church has hosted the funeral service a long tradition of U.S. presidents was towedwho withvisited
the anyone who returned the boy
of civil rights leader Rosa Parks and both boy’s body inside and
the church. It was significant for him to visitis beingon alive.
processed by evidence techni- Since the investigation,
inauguration services for former President this day, especially being an African-American
cians and workers. The body Hudson – who gained stardom
William Jefferson Clinton. Founded in 1838, president, on the day that we celebrated an
was later removed and taken to after appearing on “American
the church, known as the National Cathedral of African Americanthe[the Rev.
Cook Dr. Martin
County Luther
Medical Idol,” and then won an
African Methodism, is rich in history, which is King Jr.] and his Examiner’s
contributionoffice.
to America,” Academy Award for her role in
why it has historically been one of Washington, Braxton said. Hudson and other family the movie Dreamgirls – has
D.C.’s premier places of worship – especially While churchmembers
membersarrived
and visitors
at the opened
Medical stayed out of the public eye.
with a location just a few blocks from the their coats to get Examiner’s
swept downofficeby security
mid-after- The Chicago Tribune report-
White House. outside, the pastor’s
noonoffice was full
to identify theofbody.
church Julian King, Jennnifer Hudson’s nephew. ed that a parade of cars moved
At Metropolitan, it’s commonplace to staff and bishops,Given
who would ordinarily
the choice between come
look- slowly past her family’s home
encounter men in suits on Sunday morning, and go as they pleased, but now
ing directly had
at the to answer
body or A spokesman for the office the murders but is being held in Monday morning, past the
but on Jan. 16, it was anything but ordinary. to the Secret Service menitwith
viewing on awires on their
wall-mounted told the newspaper that Hudson jail for parole violation after newsPhoto
vans, reporters
by Kea Dupreeand curi-
Photography
That morning, men in black suits stood at every left ears.
Courtesy Photos
The president and his family greet members and visitors are Metropolitan AME
ous Church
onlookers.
vantage
Jenniferpoint insideand
and her
outside the church According
who to Monteiro, the president would
in
wasdowntown
Hudson
killed, asWashington,
mom,
andbrother,
well as her
Darnell Donerson
many ofJason.
them
“She held hands with her family. It was obviously a very emotional moment.”
like to attend church services more often, but it
in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 16. Neighbors stood
quietly and
were not only dressed for service, but also just isn’t feasible. “He finds it too disruptive,” at Metropolitan. The choir sang joyfully, something that I could have never predicted.”
reflected on the
video screen, the family “remained
scriptures werestrongread
for her
andfami- beingnodded
churchgoers convicted of attempted
The presidentviolence.
greeted Green with a sincerity
to protect the president of the United States, said Monteiro. “The congregation wouldchosealso ly”
the body of her 7-year-old
Barack Obama, and his family. plate X584859 was found on
find it disruptive, having to get swept to
the latter. According the
every theirand was as
heads clearly
prayersits leader. murder
were delivered andand vehicular hijack-
he gave everyone heInencountered that Sunday.
front of the Hudson’s
nephew Monday, just Chicago’s West Side after
hourswas chosen Tribune, Hudson said, “Yes, “She held hands with her fami-
testimonies were given. Like any other Sunday, And, likeshow
ing. Cook County records everyone whomen
home, encountered Obama,
in heavy jackets
“Metropolitan A.M.E. Sunday. He would like to join a church but ly,” the spokesman said. “It that he pleaded guilty to both
after his body was found in a police received a 7 a.m. call
because he, (Obama) wanted to visit the local
that’s him.”
he doesn’t want to cause too much disruption the congregation exploded with an enthusiasm Green was caught anduphooded
in the rapture of the
sweatshirts came to
was obviously a very emotional charges in 1999. He was also
that’s unique to the Black Church, but on this
convicted in 1998nation’s leader. kiss the twin white crosses bar-

ACORN Fights Back

congregation. He was also impressed with to the churches and their congregations. He moment.” for posses-
the history here,” said Darron Paul Monteiro, doesn’t want to be a distraction.” Sunday,
The boy the–enthusiasm
the son of Juliahad a newsion
attitude.
of a stolen motorThe Obama family left Metropolitan and
vehicle.
ing the names of Donerson
It wasJennifer’s
the samesister
attitude that Metropolitan A.M.E. Church Jason.the service but stayed in
deputy associate director, White House Office However, besides cheers and cell phone Hudson, – had He was released from prison in after“Everybody
of Public Engagement. camera flashes, the president was anything member
been Ernest
missing sinceGreen, one of the 2006
Friday, oldestafter
of servingthe memories
seven hearts of thoseis who
years andthrough
sick were
of going

Leader Calls Voter Registration Fraud Charges ‘Bogus’

stuff like this,” Artisha
As crowds, of church members and Obama but a distraction during Sunday’s service the “Little
when Rockfound
a relative Nine”Julian’s
had when for
he first fortunate
the attempted murder andenough to worship with them and
West, a former resident of the
met PresidentDarnell
grandmother, Obama, although when he
car hijacking shake their hands. There was never a moment
charges. area told the Tribune. “We all

Health Care Reform

By Alan King and Dallas Cowboys players No wonder Obama’s campaign is met Obama,
Donerson, 57,heandwasn’t president yet.The
his uncle, Before when
boy remained one of the have
missing Obamas wastogether.
to stick not eitherAll these
AFRO Staff Writer Tony Romo and Terrell Owens, trying to distance him from the Obama’s
Jason arrival
Hudson, 29,atshot
Metropolitan,
to death Green
throughsaid, smiling,
a long weekend in praying young
or worshipping.
children areFor everyone
dying, and
among the names submitted to group, saying, “Barack Obama “Seeing
in Obama as a home
his grandmother’s president
in today visiting
which in attendance, it was
police and volunteers a historic
for what?” moment that
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candidate John election officials. Never Organized with ACORN.” my 7000
the church,
blockmakes me, as
of South a teenager of 1957,
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of their income.
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– companies
Hurd said thoseinworkers, 10 years. whoWe could not afford
But Obama’s ties tothat as a run
ACORN know that I was on the right path. This is
Avenue. African Methodist Episcopal Church.
will be charged
Associated Community$2,000 per worker if they
were doing those things country.”without long and deep. He taught classes An Amber Alert – a desig-

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subsidies knowledge
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faireven endorsed
attendees nation for high-risk missing
confirms
all the success of the
employees. sion, were fired. “not to worry” about him for President.repeal of
a possible children – was issued Friday
organization, of the benefits“The
the headmeasure’s
But the federal far
evidence that has sur- But now ACORN is in trouble.
health care reform in the House because after Julian was discovered
group says.
outweigh any negatives, said Ruppersberger.
faced so far shows they faked Reporter: There are at least
it would not survive a Senate vote or Continued
missing afterfrom A1
the murders.
“This is testimony to the work forms to get paid for work they 11 investigations across the Police arrested William
we’ve“Thedone average family
and success pays overdidn’t
we’ve $13,000do, not to stuff presidential
ballot veto.country involving thousands of city avoided a double-dip Kleine said the looming effort last year; I don’t know
Balfour, the missing boy’s step-
for annual premiums,”
had,” Maude Hurd, president of he said. “If we did “I feel
boxes.” ACORN, she said, is the potentially strongly that this health care
fraudulent ACORN bill recession and the Gross $80 million deficit equates what is left to do…We need
father and estranged husband
nothing, the premiums
ACORN, said in an interview would be $25,000 will move
victim of fraud, not the perpetra- forms. forward,” he said. Domestic Product, or the to 1,066 police officer to look at projections again to
of Julia, at his girlfriend’s
market value of goods and positions, 1,200 firefighters make sure we aren’t being too

iPhone Application
with the AFRO. tor of it. Announcer: Massive voter Southside apartment several
“When this attack started, we Hurd said the only things fraud. And the Obama campaign services
hours afterwithin the city, is
the murders. and 30 percent of the current pessimistic.”
had just announced that we had bogus are the charges them- paid more than $800,000 to an gaining momentum.
Balfour’s mother, Michele, “There has workforce, excluding fire Calls to the Mayor’s
registered 1.3
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told to bethat
reporters growth,
her sonbuthad and police, comparisons that Office for comment were
ers,” she said. “That’s just to say agrees. efforts. it’s going
nothing to to
do be
withslow,” Kleine
the slayings. incensed Councilman James not immediately returned by
and
that sending
someone’s e-mails
runningand text
scared much,” said Robinson.
It concluded, “Neither “They Pressuringbuy the AFRO bankswhere
to issuethey
risky said, but even
Balfour its slow
remains growth
a suspect Kraft, D-1.
in Jason Hudson AFRO deadline.
messages.
because of ACORN’s success.” have
ACORN operating systems have
nor its employees normally
loans. pick it up.”
Nationwide voterOliver
fraud. will create jobs. “This creates an Gov. Martin O’Malley
“[The
McCain, iPhone
who isapplication]
running for that
beenare usually
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of, or even said. “But
Barack additionally,
Obama. Bad judgment.this Still, the city has $786.7 atmosphere of fear,” he said, reveals the state budget this
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us
et, in our quest
lashed to make in
out at ACORN thethe -votes.”
which means that they run will facilitate greater access
America. operations this year and an knows we aren’t going to cut $1.6 billion projected
final debate against
AFRO far more available Barack The problem came about pri-
on their own networks to give to the growing volume of expected gap of $154 million 1,000 police officers.” deficit. Kleine said although
Obama,
to peoplecontending
who needthe togroup
have “is ownersmarily because of the way
better access to many Sincelate
current McCain’s
breakingcomments,
news by 2014. SQUARE Councilwoman Mary Pat HIGH O’Malley promised not
on the verge of maybe perpetrat- ACORN operates. Rather than ACORN’s 87 offices have been
quick access to their news,” of the latest applications.” we continue to post on our “This gives you a sense Clarke, D-14, concurred, to shift teacher pension
ing one of the greatest frauds in rely on volunteers, it pays peo- bombarded with threats and
Oliver said. ple,While
many of readers’
them poor access to
or unem- website.
racist mail. of the challenge that lies “This is the year when we costs to localities, the state
voter history in this country,
AFRO Web manager
maybe destroying the fabric of the new application
ployed, to sign up new voters. would “Among
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day after manypresidential ahead, but of course that can’t have to tighten our belts… Legislature is sure to cut other
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democracy.” Parschalk added not necessarily put
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programs we currently the happen,” Kleine said. We don’t want residents municipality aid.
thatFactcheck.org,
the new application will
a non-partisan ahead of the times,
being registered beingdoing
and those on the drawing
organization’s board
Boston andis Seattle
the By law, city officials to think we balance these “It’s just a matter of the
enable readers full access
Web site, found those claims to the first Black
the registration. newspaper to ultimate expansion
offices and stole computers. of this must have a balanced budget shortcomings on the backs magnitude,” he said, adding
to
benews from District
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on TV, an e-mail was fiscal year. Kleine said he want our financial process reduction in state aid over the
County
destroying andfraud.”
Baltimore, as makes this a significant
ate falsification event. sent
of registration.” and to eventually to thesaying
the local office iPad and she must present a balanced equated to fire and police.” next three years. That would
wellHurdas sports
believes and thenational
McCain “It’s not
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her life well. city account to the Board of She said she was not aware push Baltimore’s shortfall
issues.
charges“This is a greatmotivat-
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for
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“We’d like readers topeople, have as to note
tell, that the
we’re it was theAfrican-
first organiza- at 9” and uttered
community “ racial epithets. said. raise [in taxes] that I foresee,” with us for a very long time,”
and people of color, I believe the tion, in many instances, that first A caller to one office left a
many options as possible to American newspaper to have In a slide presentation, she said. “We gave our best Kleine said.
McCain campaign thinks those brought the phony registrations message on the answering
access their AFRO news...as such,” Oliver said. “But
voters are going to vote to the attention of authorities. machine, saying: “Hi, I was just
new technology and mediums we’ve The always
McCainrecognized
Democratic, which is not neces-
of communication
sarily true.” continue to new technology
isn’t interested as being
in those fine an 2011 AFRO – THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE
camp apparently calling to let you know that
Barack Obama needs to get
open up.”
ACORN is no stranger to important tool to better
points, preferring to air mislead- serve hung. He’s a (expletive deleted)
Oscar Robinson, a Radio
controversy. the everthat
ing ads changing
seek to link needs of
Obama nigger, and he’s a piece of
Shack For manager
38 years, the in Northeast
non-partisan our readership.”
to ACORN, thereby undercutting (expletive deleted). You guys are
Washington,
organization has said smartphones
fought for social his Oliverpoliticalassured
support.that fraudulent, and you need to go to
are
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economic justicethe latest trend
for low- implementation
McCain: I’m John of the McCain hell. All the niggers on oak trees.
among cellular customers.
and moderate-income application
and I approvewill thishave no
message. They’re gonna get all hung hon-
1 BANANA
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Americans. are 400,000
essentially mem- bearing on readers
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is Barack
becoming
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organized into more hard Obama? copies
A man of the
withAFRO.
“a political nated, they’re gonna get killed.”
because
than 1,200 they can do so chap-
neighborhood “People will still be
baptism performed able to
at warp Another message said, “You
ters in 110 cities nationwide, speed.” Vast ambition. After col- liberal idiots. Dumb (expletive

Employment Center
ACORN has over the years seen lege, he moved to Chicago. deleted). Welfare bums. You
its share of criticism while advo- Became a community organizer. guys just (expletive deleted)
cating for affordable housing, There, Obama met Madeleine come to our country, consume
Continued
living wages,from A1 for the
healthcare Talbot, part of the Chicago every natural resource there is,
underserved— and while organ- branch of ACORN. He was so and make a lot of babies. That’s
news sites.registration drives.
izing voter “We believe
impressive thatthis is a asked
he was great to all you guys do. And then suck
But“[This
none has is]been
just asanother
withering opportunity
train the ACORN for making
staff. these up the welfare and expect every-
way of usingasthe
and baseless thisdigital
one. interactions
What did ACORN easy and in almost
Chicago one else to pay for your hospital
environment to focus election
With the presidential instantaneous.”
engage in? Bullying banks. bills for your kids. I jus’ say let
on
lesssome
than twoof theweekspressing
away, To learn tactics.
Intimidation more about the
Disruption your kids die. That’s the best Before age five, every room is a classroom.
needs
ACORN’s of the businesses
detractors allege the new online ACORN
of business. employment forcedcenter, move. Just let your children die. Fun learning opportunities are everywhere. Simple things like
and the unemployed
organization has engaged in our
in mas- pleasebanks togoissueto afro.com
risky homeorloans.call Forget about paying for hospital counting and identifying shapes activate a child’s learning ability,
community,” said AFRO
sive voter registration fraud after the TheAdvertising loans that at bills for them. I’m not gonna do
same types ofDepartment and help them enter school more prepared. That’s why PNC
Publisher
the reportedJake Oliver.of bogus
discovery caused the financial crisis we’re
410-554-8289. it. You guys are lowlifes. And I founded Grow Up Great and its Spanish-language equivalent Crezca
names, such as Mickey Mouse in today. hope you all die.”
con Éxito, a 10-year, $100 million program to help prepare young
Hurd thinks the hate calls will
children for school and life. Pick up a free bilingual Sesame Street™
cease soon.
“Happy, Healthy, Ready for School” kit at a PNC branch. It’s filled
“In two weeks, I think these
attacks will be over. But I think it with all kinds of simple, everyday things you can do to help a child
will be harder for us to get our learn. Together, we can work with our communities so an entire
name back on good graces generation won’t just grow up... but grow up great.
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A4 The Afro-American, January 22, 2011 - January 28, 2011

Chicago Architect Opening Doors for Minority Women

By Stephen D. Riley
AFRO Staff Writer
She wasn’t designed with
a burning passion for it or
mesmerized by fancy symbols
and perpendicular designs on
her way through adolescence.
She didn’t boldly choose
calibrators over corsages or
tape measures over tennis
shoes, but after Dina Griffin
was formally introduced to
architecture, she knew it was
her career path.
Griffin found architecture
shortly before she found
a high school diploma as
a teenager growing up in
Chicago, Ill. The school
curriculum offered an
industrial education or home
economics course and Griffin
skipped the latter to avoid
her disdain for baking and
cooking. At most, she hoped
to learn more about welding.
That semester, however,
her industrial education class
happened to be teaching
architectural drafting—and
an architect was born. Now,
Griffin, 47, is at the head at
one of Chicago’s leading
architectural firms, Interactive
Design (IDEA), a small,
10-person organization
in which half of the staff
are women. Licensed in
architecture since 1994, Griffin
was recruited by the firm’s
former president to come over
in 1998 where she later became
president only a year later.
Under her direction,
IDEA has gravitated to new
heights as the company has
worked on a series of designs,
including commercial
projections, museums, fire
stations, zoos, institutional
projects, schools and libraries.
The only thing the firm
doesn’t blueprint is single-
family residential homes, an
aspect that’s currently not in
development due to the size
of the staff.
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Griffin says. “But we really
like when a client comes to
us with a problem and we can
solve it for them. And we’re
able to do that because each
architect has their own special
team. I like the portfolio that
we have, although I would
like to expand it. It’s no
secret that I would like our
firm to do a high rise here in
Chicago.”
One of just 262 Black
female architects in America,
Griffin underwent her own
trials to achieve career
success. She currently sits
on the boards of both the
Illinois and Chicago Chapters
of the American Institute of
Architects and is also a board
member to the Leadership
Advisory Committee for the
“I’ve been pretty fortunate
in regards to my matriculation
to this profession,” Griffin
says about being a woman in
a male-dominated profession.
“I have had some
contractors take a second look
– especially earlier on in my
career – when I would show
up to project meetings like,
‘Who is this young woman
who’s running this project? It
can’t be her; she can’t be the
architect on staff, it’s got to be
somebody else.’ While I was
studying to be an architect
I did have some professors
try to discourage me and
made quite an effort to do
so. On the other hand, I also
had professors who did the
opposite to encourage me and
to them I owe my career.”

Community
Bowie State ROTC Program
Mentors Baltimore City
Elementary Students
The ROTC Bulldog Battalion at Bowie State University
recently hosted a group of more than 50 students from The
Young 500 program at Robert W. Coleman Elementary School,
located in Baltimore City, to introduce them to military careers
including a campus tour and group sessions of push-ups and
flutter-kick exercises.
The elementary school students learned about Bowie State
University’s campus during a tour. Following the tour, the
group gathered in the Theodore McKeldin Gymnasium where
they competed in a push-up contest where students were given
one minute to do as many correct push-ups as possible. The top
three students, including one who completed 60 push-ups, were
awarded T-shirts while the entire group was given additional
Bowie State memorabilia.
The students were provided lunch while professor of
military science for the University, Maj. Timothy Blackwell
addressed the group. “The day served as an excellent mentoring
opportunity for students at the elementary level,” said Maj.
Blackwell in a prepared statement. “The ROTC students at
the University are setting an example for these children to
follow and we hope they will remember this experience when
they graduate from high school and begin to make important
decisions about continuing their education.”
The Young 500 program promotes academic enhancement
and interest in higher education. Bowie State University’s
Army ROTC program plans to continue the partnership with
this group as a way to provide direction and motivation to
America’s youth.
Courtesy Photo
Students from Baltimore City’s Robert W. Coleman
Elementary School participate in a push-up contest
during a recent visit to Bowie State University’s campus.
January 22, 2011 - January 28, 2011, The Afro-American A5
Baltimore County Teacher Named State’s Only
Milken Award Winner
A fourth-grade teacher from Woodholme Elementary School
in Owings Mills was recently named Maryland’s only recipient
of this year’s prestigious $25,000 Milken Educator Award.
McKinley Broome, a teacher for six years in Baltimore
County, learned of the award during a school-wide assembly
and academic pep rally hosted by Baltimore County
Superintendent Joe A. Hairston and State Superintendent of
Schools Nancy S. Grasmick.
The 28-year-old Owings Mills resident seemed stunned
when Grasmick announced his name to a raucous gymnasium
full of Woodholme staff, dignitaries from across Baltimore
County, past Milken winners, and the school’s 820 cheering
students. The national award comes with a $25,000 prize and
participation in a national education conference in Los Angeles
in the spring.
“It is wonderful that this exemplary educator is one of 55 Photo by Charles Herndon
new teachers across the country to receive a Milken Educator Students surround Woodholme Elementary teacher
Award,” said Grasmick in a press statement. “I am extremely McKinley Broome after news of his $25,000 teachers
impressed by McKinley Broome’s long range instructional award.
leadership and efforts. His visible dedication and enthusiasm
for teaching Maryland’s young – from providing professional for the countywide teacher of the year. He has been nominated
development to his fellow colleagues to playing an intricate for four straight years for the Baltimore County Chamber
role in the elevation of MSA scores – are paramount to the of Commerce’s Award for Excellence, Broome has been a
undeniable success of Woodholme Elementary School’s curriculum presenter for new teachers, a pilot teacher for the
students.” school system, and a teacher mentor. A graduate of Towson and
Broome’s honor makes him the only educator in Maryland to Salisbury universities, he decided to teach fourth-graders in
college because he believes it’s at that age that children begin to
receive a Milken this year. Hailed as the “Oscars of Teaching”
become more independent and receptive to the impressions they
by Teacher Magazine, the Milken Educator Awards recognize
the importance of outstanding educators and encourages young receive from the world around them.
people to enter teaching. Broome is the first Milken Award winner from Baltimore
“McKinley Broome demonstrates the high level of talent and County since 2005 and 2004, when Kelly Smith of Dulaney
dedication we expect from all our teachers,” said Dr. Hairston High School and Deirdre Austen of Lutherville Laboratory were
in a press release. “His well-deserved honor reflects on all of honored with back-to-back recognitions.
our teachers and on the importance of having creative, dynamic The largest teacher recognition program in the nation, the
educators in every classroom.” Milken Awards provide public recognition and an unrestricted
A fourth-grade teacher and sixth-year educator, Broome has financial award of $25,000. He will also receive an all-expenses
already captured Rookie Teacher of the Year honors from the paid trip to Los Angeles in the spring to participate in the
Teachers Association of Baltimore County and been a finalist Milken Educator Forum.
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A6 The Afro-American, January 22, 2011 - January 28, 2011

Community Calendar
Jan. 21-22
Towson University Jazz
Festival
Towson University,
Center for the Arts Recital
Hall, 8000 York Road,
Towson, Md. 7 p.m. This
two-day jazz event will
feature Towson University’s
Jazz Faculty Quintet,
renowned saxophonist Jeff
Coffin and more. For more
information: www.towson.
edu/music/jazzfestival/.
Jan. 22
Volunteer Tax Preparation
Enoch Pratt Free Library,
Brooklyn Branch, 300 E.
Patapsco Ave., Baltimore.
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Volunteers from AARP will
help prepare your tax return
on Saturdays in January
and February. For more
information: 410-396-1120.
Jan. 23
Comedy Show
Si Salsa Bar & Grille
Café, 1700 Reisterstown
Road, Pikesville, Md. 6
p.m. A host of well-known
comedians are set to perform
at this laugh-out-loud
event. $20-$25. For more
information: 410-808-5808.
Jan. 24
Get Fit at Your Library
Enoch Pratt Free Library,
Waverly Branch, 400 E. 33rd
St., Baltimore. 12-2 p.m. Get
your Monday workout to
popular hip-hop, African and
Caribbean rhythms. For more
information: 410-396-6053.
Jan. 25
The Life of Rev. James W.C.
Pennington
Reginald F. Lewis
Museum, 830 E. Pratt St.,
Baltimore. 7 p.m. Join Dean
Herrin of the Catoctin Center
for Regional Studies, for a
lecture about the Rev. James
W.C. Pennington, a fugitive
slave and Marylander who
became one of the most
distinguished Black leaders
of his generation. $5. Free
for members and volunteers.
For more information: 443-
263-1816.

Jan. 26

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Enoch Pratt Free Library,
Central Branch, 400

something Cathedral St., Baltimore. 7

NEW
p.m. Dr. Lawrence P. Jackson
will discuss his new book,
The Indignant Generation: A
Narrative History of African-
American Writers and
Critics, 1934-1960. For more
information: 410-396-5430.

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Jan. 29
Jumpstart Your Dream
Workshop
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Center, 2129 N. Charles
St., Baltimore. 11 a.m.-
1 p.m. Dreams Work
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host a workshop aiming
to help participants ignite
their dreams. $25. For more
information: 443-509-6897

Booklovers’ Breakfast
2011
Baltimore Marriott
Waterfront Hotel, 700
Aliceanna St., Baltimore.
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Victoria
Rowell, star of the popular
TV show “The Young and
the Restless,” will speak
about her book, The Woman
Who Raised Me, at this
literary event. $40. For more
information: 410-396-5494.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Memorial Breakfast
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YMCA, 1609 Druid Hill
Ave., Baltimore. 9-10:30
a.m. In honor of Dr. King’s
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the Druid Hill Family Center
Y and youth programming in
Baltimore City. Dr. Carnell
Cooper, associate professor
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Opinion
It’s About What Kind of Country We
Want to Be
Last week, Americans watched as the new Republican
majority in the U.S. House of Representatives began a
concerted effort to destroy one of President Obama’s signature
initiatives – The Affordable Care Act. We need to be clear about
all that is at stake.
Every senator and representative has been educated about
the mortal consequences of our flawed health care system, so
none of us can plead ignorance as an excuse.
When we look deeply into our hearts, we know that
even one death that could have been prevented would be
unacceptable. Yet, the harsh reality that we are struggling to
overcome is far worse.
The National Academy of Science’s Institute of Medicine
has been informing us for some time that at least 18,000
Americans die every year because they lack the affordable
Elijah Cummings health insurance that could have allowed them to survive.
When I speak to opponents of The Affordable Care Act,
I tell them of the neighbors I see every day who are walking
around with cancer – and must choose between feeding their families and the treatment they
need.
In response to my testimony, all too often, the health care opponents’ eyes glass over. As
scripture tells us, their “hearts have become hardened.”
Nowhere in America is the “butcher’s bill” from our flawed health care system worse than in
minority communities. That is why we must not allow the suffering in our midst to become lost
in a blizzard of statistics and competing claims.
As Dr. Lesley Russell observed in a recent monograph for the Center for American Progress,
“The Affordable Care Act will improve health coverage and access to health services for all
Americans, [and] especially for people of color.”
Her article summarizes what so many African Americans already know from our own lives.
Currently, racial and ethnic minorities make up more than one-half of America’s uninsured.
Without The Affordable Care Act, we will continue to be more likely to be denied adequate
health insurance coverage and continue to have higher rates of infant mortality, disease and
disability.
Without substantial reform, we will continue to be less likely to receive the life-prolonging
benefits of preventive health screenings, regular health care and necessary medications that can
prolong our lives.
To be certain, arguments about the impact of The Affordable Care Act upon jobs and our
national budget are relevant. Personally, I am convinced that supporters make the better case.
For me, however, there is a larger, more compelling question – and a far more clear-cut
Scott Sisters, Free at Last
This month, Jaime and Gladys Scott walked out of prison
Ben Wrobel 16 years after they first entered. Their double-life sentences
were criticized as indicative of the egregious sentencing in
our criminal justice system, and their release by Mississippi
Gov. Haley Barbour was hailed as a long-overdue victory for justice, as well as an example of a
governor using his commutation powers to right a wrong.
“I have no doubt that the reason the governor let them out is that this is a grave injustice,”
said NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous, who advocated strongly on the
sisters’ behalf. “We need more days like this in Mississippi. We need more days like this in this
country.”
The sisters’ release marks the end of a grassroots campaign led by a coalition of concerned
individuals and groups, including the sisters’ family Evelyn Rasco and Nancy Lockhart, their
attorney Chokwe Lumumba, the national NAACP, the Mississippi NAACP State Conference
and other organizations. Supporters from around the country brought attention to the sisters’
imprisonment and petitioned Gov. Barbour for their freedom.
“This is a result of all of the individuals across this state and across the country who
saw injustice in what was taking place and gave voice to it,” said Mississippi NAACP State
Conference President Derrick Johnson. “This is a great day to let us know that if we stick
together, work together, we can make mighty things happen.”
Jamie and Gladys were each arrested as teenagers for a first-time offense in which no one
was hurt and court records maintain that little more than $10 was stolen. The sisters were
convicted of luring two men to be robbed by three teenage boys. The boys each received eight
years and served fewer than three.
The sisters’ case has become increasingly tragic and urgent over the years. While in prison,
Jamie lost the use of both her kidneys.
“They have served more time than they should have served,” Lumumba said.
After leaving prison, the sisters returned to Pensacola, Fla., where their mother and children
live. Jamie has three children, ages 23, 20 and 17, and two grandchildren, ages 5 and 3. Gladys
has two children, ages 22 and 15 and two grandchildren, ages 7 and 4.
Equality Works… African-American Male Students are
Proving it in Baltimore County
I have good news to report that contradicts the notion that
our public schools are failing and young Black men cannot
achieve academically.
According to, “The Schott 50 State Report on Public
Education and Black Males 2010,” Baltimore County Public
Schools has the highest graduation rate of African-American
males among large school districts in the country, a rate that
continues to increase. Despite the headlines to the contrary,
young Black males are achieving academically in Baltimore
County. They are taking and passing advanced placement
courses and going on to higher education in greater numbers
than a decade ago. What is most important about this good
news is how it informs the current debate about the core
purpose and direction of public education.
Let me explain. As a lifelong educator, I have always
Joe A. Hairston,
approached public schooling with a simple philosophy: to
Ed.D. educate all students who walks through our doors to the best of
their abilities. Here in Baltimore County we sum it up with a
motto: “All means all.”
As simple as it sounds, it represents an increasingly complex task when measured against
the growing diversity of our country, the increase in childhood poverty, and the globally
competitive marketplace for which they must prepare.
In the Baltimore County Public School System, for example, a greater percentage of our
students require subsidized school lunches each year. In other words, students are coming into
the system, poorer. We also are educating a more diverse student body, with ethnic minorities
soon to become the majority in a school system that includes more than 120 nationalities.
Meanwhile, the same students who 30 years ago could walk into a relatively high-paid
manufacturing job at the former GM plant in our county or the soon-to-be-defunct Bethlehem
Steel plant now have to compete with workers around the world for far more complex jobs that
require a greater variety of skills.
Truth be told, the purpose of public education is nothing short of taking on all these
unwieldy trends and creating a generation that can and must succeed.
January 22, 2011 - January 28, 2011, The Afro-American A7
answer.
Our ongoing debate
about universal access to
high-quality, affordable
health care comes down
to a straightforward moral
determination.
What value will we, as a
society, decide to place on
saving a human life?
In the resolution of this
fundamental, moral debate,
America’s minority citizens
must remain unafraid to lift
our own voices about the
critical importance of reform
in our own lives.
As most Americans realize, the objective of our legislation is to expand health coverage to at
least 32 million people who currently have no insurance, providing financial assistance to help
those with lower incomes purchase their coverage.
Although our strategy is being implemented over several years, I am deeply gratified that our
progress toward this goal is already being felt in our community.
More children are being insured; our seniors are receiving free preventive care and facing
a smaller “donut hole” in their prescription coverage; insurance plans for the uninsured with
pre-existing conditions are being provided; young people are now able to stay on their parents’
insurance until age 26.
Fewer people with insurance are seeing their insurance canceled when they get sick – and
the annual and lifetime limits on coverage are being eliminated.
We also are determined to expand access to the primary care and medical homes (including
federally qualified health centers) that can better ensure a regular source of care.
In the ongoing national effort to eliminate racially based health disparities, I was proud to
have contributed personally to placing the Office of Minority Health within the Office of the
Secretary of Health and Human Services.
The Affordable Care Act includes many more examples of constructive change, but the
moral boundaries of this health care debate should now be clear for all to see.
As President Obama once observed, “It’s about what kind of country [we] want to be.”
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings represents Maryland’s Seventh Congressional District in
the United States House of Representatives.
Jealous said
that the NAACP
will continue to
ensure that the
sisters receive the
best medical care
available, and
Lumumba said he
would help the sisters
seek a full pardon.
“Our next step is
to ensure that the
sisters get the health
Courtesy Photo
care that they need,
NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous, left, Jaime and ultimately, the
Scott, NAACP’s Kim Keenan, Gladys Scott and NAACP’s Derrick full pardon they
Johnson deserve,” Jealous
said.
According to Jealous, the sisters’ release speaks to the urgent need for the work the NAACP
and its allies have been doing for more than a century to encourage governors and presidents to
use their clemency powers to advance justice.
“The case of the Scott sisters gives hope to others who are unjustly imprisoned,” Jealous
said. “During the past few weeks, two governors released Black Americans who had been
railroaded by our nation’s criminal justice system. One week before the Scott sisters were
released, New York Gov. David Paterson commuted the sentence of John White, a man who
was defending his family. We hope that this trend continues in other cases, such as the case of
John McNeil, a Georgia man who was given a life sentence for defending his home.”
Ben Wrobel is a press assistant with the NAACP.
How we do this will determine if the next generation of American youth will have the skills
to reason, compete, and thrive in a world where tens of millions of students in countries like
China and India are performing better than Americans in almost every measurable academic
category.
It may well decide if our American middle class will recover from the great recession or if
the growing ranks of the working poor will increase. It will more than likely determine if we are
a country that builds more prisons to house the unemployable or high-tech factories to create
the green energy products of the future.
That’s why when I recently spoke to a group of young African-American students in
Annapolis, I told them to ignore the labels and the public discourse that characterizes them
as unable to achieve. I made it abundantly clear that in Baltimore County we have the same
expectations for them as we have for everyone, and those expectations are accompanied with
equal and commensurate access to resources to achieve.
Public education can and should be the one place where the common good and equal
effort prevails. If we are going to win the hearts and minds of today’s students, they have to
understand this very basic concept that is at the root of democracy, a concept that has served
students well in Baltimore County.
We not only have the highest graduation rate of African-American males among the
country’s largest school districts, we have, for all students, a high graduation rate that continues
to rise and out-pace national averages. Students of every race, creed and color take and pass
advanced placement courses at rates higher than the national average.
Roughly 85 percent of our students enroll in higher education programs after graduation.
Seventy percent are still enrolled two years later.
The point is that public education can work if we don’t pick and choose whom we wish to
teach. We can’t privatize one school and leave another to fail, as Howe and Strauss rightly point
out in their book, Millennials Rising.
Just as our country thrives on inclusivity, our efforts as public educators are more effective if
everyone is held to the same standards and has access to the same opportunities.
That’s why we have to define our purpose on why we educate at all. For public education to
succeed, it must be rooted in the mission of our country in general, to provide opportunity for all.
Joe A. Hairston, Ed.D., is the superintendent of the Baltimore County Public Schools.
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The Edmonson High School

Marching Band

Photos by Webster Phillips III Catherine Curran O’Malley,

Maryland Gov. Martin
O’Malley and Baltimore
City Mayor Stephanie
Rawlings-Blake

Members of the Dream Nation

Advanced Performing Unit from
Baltimore
A member of the Young NAACP members
Zydeco Cowboys participate in the parade
festivities

Members of the Northeast

Chargers football league

Members of Alpha Phi

Alpha Fraternity

Deitra Norton and

her family Baltimoreans from diverse backgrounds gathered
at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard and Eutaw Street on Jan. 16 to honor one
of America’s most recognized icons. The 10th annual
Relatives huddle in the cold while enjoying the
Martin Luther King Jr. parade celebrated the life,
sights and sounds of the MLK parade.
legacy and memory of the slain civil rights leaders
and brought out Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley,
Baltimore City Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and
a cross-section of the city’s population.
Organizations like the NAACP, Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity and local high school bands added fanfare
to the event, while large, colorful floats entertained
The MATHS adults and children alike.
A high school band from Mason
Marching Panthers
City, Iowa, performs The parade kickoff

Photos by A. Lois De Laine, Ed.D.

Music was provided by the

Anthony McCarty and Bernard C. “Jack” Young, president,
Unified Voices and directed
Baltimore City Council, joined with the audience in the
by Dr. Gregory W. Branch.
singing of “Life Every Voice and Sing.”

Sen. Barbara
Mikulski was
recognized Fanon Hill, materials Dorothy Johnson, Phyllis Anderson
for her service U.S. Surgeon handler, University and Dr. Homer E. Favor
to the Johns General Dr. Administration, recipient Shirley Sherrod,
Hopkins Regina Benjamin of Community Service former U.S.
Administration was a keynote Award Department of
speaker. Agriculture official,
Swanzeta was one of the
Nciweni, keynote speakers
The Martin Luther King Jr. 29th Commemoration, organized
transplant
by Dr. Levi Watkins, featured two significant keynote
information systems
specialist, Johns speakers, Dr. Regina Benjamin, surgeon general of the United
Hopkins Health States, and Shirley Sherrod, former official, Department
System received of Agriculture, who was forced to resign from her position
Community Service as Georgia state director of rural development at the U.S.
Award Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The theme: “Strength to Love…A Legacy for the Kings: a
Future for America,” was addressed eloquently by the speakers Ann Marie Lee-
in the Turner Auditorium at Johns Hopkins Medical Center. Wilkins, patient
The Unified Voices, led by Dr. Gregory W. Branch, M.B.A, care manager,
C.P.E., gave a rousing performance, which was enthusiastically Dr. Levi received the
received by the audience. Watkins community Service
Ronald J. Daniels, Six community service awards were presented to Johns Award from Dr. Ed
president, Johns Hopkins University and Medical Centers employees. Miller, CEO, Johns
Hopkins University Hopkins Medicine
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Hue Jackson Forest Park to Represent as Team

Named 15th USA in Can-Am Youth Jamboree
Black Head By Perry Green
AFRO Sports Editor
of this year.
Forest Park’s 10-and-
under football team earned
coach Curtis Covington
traveled back to Florida
to attend the AYF awards

Coach in NFL The Forest Park Black

Hawks Little League Football
a perfect 18-0 record
last season and won the
ceremony on Jan.7, he
expected his team would

History
club participated in the Under Armour American get awarded for winning the
annual Martin Luther King, Youth Football National championship. But he never
Jr. Parade held in downtown Championship held in thought they would name him
Baltimore on Jan. 17. MLK’s Orlando, Fla. in December and his coaching staff the
By Perry Green birthday is one of many 2010. AYF Coach of the Year.
AFRO Sports Editor reasons the Black Hawks When Black Hawks vice “I was surprised, man.
have to celebrate at the start president and 10- and- under But it feels great,” Covington
Former Baltimore Ravens quarterback said. “It’s a humbling
coach Hue Jackson became the 15th experience because there
African-American head coach in NFL were over 140 other coaches
history after his latest promotion from in the tournament. I’m just
Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis. proud of my guys and our
Jackson, 45, served as the Raiders kids for the great job they
do.”
offensive coordinator in 2010 under
But the honors didn’t
former head coach Tom Cable. He ran
stop there for Forest Park.
the play calling duties for the Raiders last Courtesy Photo
The Black Hawks have been
season, leading them to more than twice Hue Jackson is the third Black NFL head coach
selected to represent Team-
as many points in 2010 as they scored named this year.
USA in the 2011 Can-Am
in ‘09. Jackson’s rejuvenated offensive Youth Football Jamboree held
unit helped Oakland win eight games last in Montreal, Canada.
year, avoiding an eighth straight losing season. Before he joined the Raiders, he served as “We can’t wait to make
the Ravens’ quarterbacks coach from 2008-‘09, helping develop third-year quarterback Joe this event happen, and we’re
Flacco into one of the top productive passers in the league. still doing the Hall of Fame
“I’m excited about Hue getting the head coaching job,” Raiders tight end Zach Miller told Courtesy Photo Youth Football Jamboree
ESPN in a phone interview. “I really like the direction our offense is going and how much we
The Forest Park Black Hawks Little League championship in Canton, Ohio, again,”
improved. This was the best offensive year we’ve had since I’ve been a Raider. I’m excited
football team celebrates during the MLK Parade in Covington said. “This is
downtown Baltimore on Jan. 17. going to be a fun year.”
to have the continuity.”
Jackson is now the third Black NFL head coach named this year, following the Minnesota
Vikings’ Leslie Frazier and the Denver Broncos’ Eric Studesville, both named interim head
coach for their teams during the ’10 season. Frazier was named the Vikings’ permanent head Lovie Smith and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Raheem Morris.
coach on Jan. 3, while Studesville went David Shaw, another former Ravens assistant coach, was also recently hired as head coach
back to his former position as the Broncos’ of Stanford University’s football team. Shaw, a 38-year-old African American, served as
“I really like the direction our running backs coach after John Fox was offensive coordinator under former Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh, who was just named
named the new head coach last week. the new head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. Shaw not only served the last four years on
offense is going and how much There are now seven African-American Stanford’s football coaching staff, but is also a former player and graduate of the university.
we improved. This was the best head coaches currently in the league, He served from 2002-’04 as the Ravens receivers/quarterbacks coach.
including Jackson, Frazier, the Cincinnati “David has the experience, intellect, coaching skills and organizational abilities to be
offensive year we’ve had since Bengals’ Marvin Lewis, the Pittsburgh a tremendous head coach,” said Athletic Director Bob Bowlsby via Stanford University’s
I’ve been a Raider.” Steelers’ Mike Tomlin, the Indianapolis athletic website. “He understands the combination of world class academics and world class
Colts’ Jim Caldwell, the Chicago Bears’ athletics that is required at Stanford.”

Hampton and Morgan State Top HBCU Basketball Power Rankings

By Donal Ware made the most significant jumps, the Yellow Jackets moving
Special to the AFRO
Fuquay-Varina, N.C. - Hampton and Morgan State are
atop the Boxtorow.com HBCU Division I national basketball
power ranking poll, while Xavier (La.) remains on top in the
Division II/NAIA poll.
Hampton and Morgan State received an equal amount
of first and second place votes to tie for the No. 1 spot.  School/ Wins-Losses/ Points
Bethune-Cookman (8-8) moves up one spot from last week
to No. 3 and remains undefeated in the Mid-Eastern Athletic
Conference. BCC is also one of the hottest teams having
reeled off five-straight victories. Jackson State went 1-1 last
week and dropped to No. 4, while Tennessee State remained
No. 5.
In the Division II/NAIA top 10 poll, Xavier (La.) received
all but one first place vote to keep the top spot. Winston-
Salem State has won five of its last six and moved up one
spot from last week to No. 2.  Bowie State received the other
first place vote and is No. 3. Tougaloo moved up two spots
to No. 4, while Shaw dropped three spots to No. 5.  Of the
five remaining teams, West Virginia State and Cheyney State
up two spots to No. 6, while the Wolves moved up three 1.  Xavier (La.)/ 17-2/ 59            
spots to No. 7. Kentucky State is tied with Cheyney at No. 7 2.  Winston-Salem State/ 11-2/ 49      
followed by Elizabeth City State at No.9 and Texas College at 3.  Bowie State/ 9-2/ 45     
No. 10.   4.  Tougaloo/ 12-3 / 8      
5.  Shaw/ 10-5/ 31     
Boxtorow.com Top 10 HBCU NCAA Division I 6.  West Virginia State/ 10-4/ 27      
Basketball Poll 7.  Kentucky State/ 7-3 / 21     
7. (tie) Cheyney State/ 10-3/ 21     
9.  Elizabeth City State/ 9-4/18
1. Hampton/ 14-4/ 76                10.  Texas College/ 9-6/ 13   
1. (tie) Morgan State/ 8-7/ 76   Others receiving votes: Johnson C. Smith (7-4) 7,
3.  Bethune-Cookman/ 10-8/ 62     Virginia Union 1.
4.  Jackson State/ 9-9/ 51      
5.  Tennessee State/ 8-9/ 38                     The Boxtorow.com basketball poll is presented by
Others receiving votes: North Carolina Central (7-8) 12, DWCommunications, LLC parent company of FROM THE
Coppin State (7-9) 6. PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW and boxtorow.com.  FROM
THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW is the nationally
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Boxtorow.com Top 10 HBCU Division II/NAIA emphasis on HBCU Sports. The voters are made up of media
Basketball Poll members from around the country who cover Division I,
School/ Wins-Losses/ Points      Division II and NAIA basketball.

Morgan State Extends Three-Game Winning Streak

By Perry Green
AFRO Sports Editor
The Morgan State University (MSU) Bears men’s
basketball team extended their winning streak to three games
after cruising to a 71-55 victory over Mid-Eastern Athletic
Conference (MEAC) opponent South Carolina State University
(SCSU) on Jan. 15 at Hill Field House in Baltimore.
Junior guard Aric Brooks showed off for the ESPN2
cameras that broadcast the contest nationwide, scoring a game-
high 16 points to lead Morgan State. His teammates, junior
forward Kevin Thompson and sophomore forward DeWayne
Jackson, also played well, as Thompson scored 13 points
and Jackson added nine points along with a career-high 10
rebounds.
MSU freshman Justin Black also shot well, finishing with 11
points, while Brooks added a game-high seven assists and six
points to the Bears’ total.
“I felt we shared the ball more this game than we have this
entire season,” said Brooks, who also recorded four assists. “I
feel we have more chemistry now than we have had all season
and this is good for us. We just need to continue to practice
hard.”
Jackson, the MEAC Freshman of the Year last season, says
he is now focused on rebounding.
“My teammates and coaches said that I’m not a rebounder,”
the Bowie, Md. native said. “I just needed to prove them
wrong, and show them I have what it takes to get on the
boards.”
Junior forward Omar Sanders and senior center Presano Bell
led South Carolina State (5-11 overall, 1-2 MEAC) with 11
points each despite the loss.
Morgan State’s win over SCSU improved their home
record to 40-7 under head coach Todd Bozeman. The win also
improved the Bears to 8-7 overall this season with a 4-0 MEAC
record.
MSU will see more conference action on Jan. 22 when they
travel to Dover, Del. to face Delaware State University.
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‘Kam’s Kapsules’: Weekly Film Previews

Walk-On
Reader’s Corner
Before Bo Jackson and Cam
Newton, Thom Gossom made
history in 1970 by walking onto
the Auburn football team as a wide
receiver—and ended up being one
of the first African Americans to
integrate the team and the first
African-American athlete to
graduate from the nearly all-White
university.
Even the flap copy to his book,
Walk-On, a memoir that outlines
his “reluctant journey into
integration,” sets the tone of his missive by stating that Gossom
did not set out to be a groundbreaker or trailblazer. He didn’t
apply to Auburn with the goal of integrating the team or being
the first Black anything from the almost all-White college. He
was talented and smart—and he just had a love of football and
really wanted to play at Auburn. Earning a scholarship after
one season, he became the teams’ best receiver and a three-year
starter.
“I always knew I would write this book,” said Gossom
in a prepared statement. “It was evident by what we were
going through that history was being made, and it needed to
be chronicled. Sometimes I’m not sure that within the sports
industry today, athletes have a good sense of what barriers were
being broken and what myths debunked that paved the way for
their success and place on the team. I wanted my book to tell a
story that respected the times, and chronicled one of the biggest
cultural changes since the Civil Rights Movement.”
Walk-On is also a testament to Auburn’s courage as sports
pioneers. “Auburn signed the first black basketball and football
players in the deep south, knowing it would not be a smooth
journey to today,” said Gossom
Final word: Heart-warming underdog story particularly
touching for sports enthusiasts
Available now at Borders Books and online at Amazon
and bestgurl.com.
Nigger for Life
Born and raised in Warren, Ohio, Nigger for Life author
Neal Hall is the textbook definition of an American success.
Hall attended Cornell University where he excelled at school
and garnered much in the nature of sports accolades. He went
on to receive a medical degree from Michigan State and his
ophthalmology surgery subspecialty training from Harvard
University. Despite his track record of accomplishments, Hall
believes some Americans will still see him as a “nigger for life.”
The poetry book explores Hall’s painful realization of an
“unspoken America” where he is judged primarily by his skin
color and not his Ivy League education and intelligence.
Noted scholar Cornel West praised the book, saying
Hall’s “poetry has the capacity to change ordinary people’s
philosophy on social and racial issues.”
Janet Jackson Set to Rock DMV
From the sultry “Anytime, Anyplace” to the upbeat her gratitude and excitement for the upcoming show with the
“Escapade,” Janet Jackson’s fans in the following statement: “I thank my fans who have voted
Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area will and helped me choose the cities we are announcing today.
enjoy an intense lineup of the multitalented Each of you are so important to me,” said Jackson. “These
star’s biggest hits when she heads to DAR concerts will be different from anything I have ever
Constitution Hall March 22. done. I will be as up close and personal as possible.
The legendary icon took the These concerts are not about special effects. This is
suggestions of her fans to heart and a love affair between me and those of you who have
after her start in Asia, she will be supported me and my work for all these years. I’ll be
bringing the tour to the United singing and dancing from my heart. The music will
States and Canada. Jackson will all be songs that you’ve made number ones for me.”
perform songs from her 35 No.1 Janet will also select the first fan winner from
hits in 35 global cities. each of the selected cities. The winner will be
This tour will differ from announced on www.JanetJackson.com and will
her previous concert schedules receive an autographed copy of Number Ones and
in that she will perform music an autographed copy of her upcoming book, True
exclusively from her chart- You,which hits stands Feb. 8.
topping CD Number Ones. There Published by Karen Hunter Publishing – an
will also be a focus on venues that imprint of Gallery Books at Simon & Schuster
will allow Janet to be up close and – True You reveals Jackson’s unique, insider’s
personal in an intimate setting. perspective on dieting and exercise with help
In each selected city, Jackson from her personal nutritionist, David Allen. True
will offer something new, ensuring You also chronicles the famed singer’s lifelong
no two shows are alike. According struggles with weight and self-esteem. The book
to event organizers, “This tour is Janet is a self-help/esteem book where Janet will use
more revealed, more intimate, and more anecdotes from her real life to illustrate the power of
personal than ever before. Don’t look self-esteem and how she struggles and her continued
for special effects. Just listen to and growth as an artist and a woman.
look at Janet, as you have never seen
her before.” For more information about Jackson’s visit to D.C,
Janet Jackson Courtesy Photo
The Gary, Ind., native expressed see janetjackson.com.
Final word: Striking, rare look motivation for writing this book was to give people something
at America through the viewpoint to push them, to encourage them to do better and be better.
of a Black surgeon/poet/activist They owe it to themselves, to their children, and to their
For more information visit community.”
surgeon-poet.com. WAKE UP! 42 Ways to Improve Black America Now! is
a call-to-action book for all people, with an emphasis on
WAKE UP! 42 Ways to Improve African Americans, who want to improve their lives. In the
Black America Now! book, McAbee stresses the importance of taking personal
Who would have thought that responsibility for one’s own life. “We can’t change our lives if
a trash-filled lot, a lot that was we keep blaming others for our state of affairs,” McAbee said
reserved by the city for newly- in a statement. “If we don’t own our circumstances, we don’t
constructed homes for low- own the power to change.”
income families, across the street McAbee is an author and motivational speaker who spent
from Gary McAbee’s Jersey three years researching and writing because of his desire to
City, N.J., home would be the help others. He has taught on both high school and college
inspiration for a book? levels and earned his master’s degree in education from
“I was tired of seeing Duquesne University while holding numerous certifications and
my people – my high school awards.
students, my African American brothers and sisters, my family Final word: An inspiring self-help tome from a self-
members, even casual acquaintances – resigning themselves published author
to living a life of mediocrity,” said Gary McAbee, author of For more information, go to Gary McAbee’s website www.
WAKE UP! 42 Ways to Improve Black America Now! “My motivationfortheworld.com.

THE COMEDY SHOW on drums, Allyn Johnson

WILL TICKLE YOUR By Rosa on piano and a surprise on
TICKLE BONE Pryor bass. On Jan. 29; 6-10 p.m.,
Hello, everyone! Shorty performing will be the Warren
and I had a wonderful time Wolf Quartet. Caton Castle is
on our vacation, but because located on Hilton and Caton
of space, I am unable to show “Martin,” where he created avenues.
pictures and tell you in detail about the character “Bruh Man.”
our trip to Las Vegas. I will say it was He’s also had guest roles on Lord, have mercy! Already, I am running out of
out-of-sight! Except for the weather, “True Colors,” “Sister-Sister,” space and I have so much more to tell you. There is
which was just as cold as it was here “Big Not Bad” and “As Thick so much going on in the community and so many
in Baltimore, we had a ball. I will as Thieves,” just to name a events I think you should support and be a part
save the pictures and show them to few. The comedy show and of. I know if you know about it, you will do just
you another time. talent showcase will take that. I want to let you know I have joined Lauren
This week on the Rambling Rose place on Jan. 22 (two shows) Thompson’s weekly community talk show called
calendar, I have a few events for you and Jan. 23 (one show). “Baltimore Community
to check out. I suggest go and support Show time is 8 and 10 p.m. Rickey Connection” every
our local entertainers. Some of them on Saturday and Sunday at 6 Shackleford, Friday afternoon at 1
have gone national and two of these p.m. For ticket information, producer, p.m. on WFBR 1590
entertainers are comedians I met back call 410-808-5805 or e-mail comedian featured AM for “What’s Going
in the early ‘80s. I am talking about comedianhowardg@hotmail. on “HBO Def on Musically Yours with
comedian Howard G and Rickey com. Comedy Jam” and Rambling Rose”! I have
Shackleford. Yours truly was the first BET’s “Comic View,” been doing this for a few
journalist to put them in print and How about an “Old will also perform months now and it is a
introduce them as local comedians Fashion Cabaret?” Well, on Jan. 22 at Si lot of fun. Check it out!
doing their thing in the Baltimore Craftsmen Unlimited is Salsa Bar & Grill
community. sponsoring one on Jan. 29, 9 Café in Pikesville, I want to give a Reginald Ballard, stage
Howard G started out video taping p.m. until 1 a.m. There will Md. shout out and congrats name “Bruh-Man” from
comedy and talent shows for Rickey be door prizes, a dee jay, to Donte’ and his the “Fifth Floor” of the
Shackleford in the late ‘80s. He stated, cash bar, buffet, free set-ups and of partner on their fourth anniversary hit show “Martin,” and
“It wasn’t until the early ‘90s I decided course, you can bring your own bottle as the owners of Maceo’s Lounge. featured actor in Mario
Howard G, renowned playwright, star of the
to stop being behind the camera, but and food. The event is being held at the What a fantastic four years it has Van Peebles’ movie
“Kiss My Bumper” commercials, popular
to get in front of it.” The first time Normandy Room, 3913 E. Lombard St. been. Panthers, is the headliner
“HBO Def Comedy Jam” stand –up comedian,
Howard was on a stage professionally For tickets and information, call James I also want to say happy for the Howard G comedy
“Comic View” celebrity, a mimic of comedy
was at one of my favorite night spots Pope at 443-691-0538. birthday to Freddie Howard, who show this weekend at Si
greats and producer will present his “Comedy
at the time, the Gatsby’s Night Club is celebrating his 90th birthday Salsa Bar & Grille Café.
Show & Talent Showcase” on Jan. 22 and 23 at
on Charles Street; the year was 1990. Vital Entertainment presents the this week. Freddie is a friend to
Si Salsa Bar & Grille Café, 1700 Reisterstown
In three years, Howard developed and hit stage play by Cornelius Adams, two highly recognized newspapers
Road in Pikesville, Md., in the back of Pomona
mastered celebrity voice impressions. “My First Love,” with two shows, Jan. in the business, the Afro-
Square.
The rest is history. Now, they are 28 and 29, 7:30 p.m. at the historic American Newspapers for over 70-plus years and the Baltimore
accomplished stand-up comedians Friendship Academy Auditorium, 2500 Times, where he is still employed.
and producers known nationally. You must catch the show this E. Northern Parkway. For ticket information call 410-970-1654.
weekend. The headliner is comedian and actor “Bruh-Man.” I am sorry folks, I have to go. If you need me, call
Since college, Reginald Ballard (his real name) has performed The Caton Castle is geared up to present the line-up for their me at 410-833-9474 or 410-802-8632 or just e-mail me
in numerous stage plays and had starring roles in film and musical treat. On Jan. 22, 6-10 p.m., is SAX-SENSATION at rosapryor@aol.com. UNTIL THE NEXT TIME, I’M
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may OCEAN CITY, 16 17 18 19 20
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result in the suspension
Apartments! Quick low ratof any
Personal, selection of affordable
17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. local time. No bids
Stop by today and
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future
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our free at Auto
ourDebtdis-
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rent offer! solidation, Home loan weeks. Call for FREE directed to the Buyer.
cretion.
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reservations: www. Department of Finance CLASSIFICATION
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at Tall Oaks LEGAL NOTICES Estimates of Baltimore, will be received until,
Apartments! LEATHER LIVING but not later than 11:00 a.m. local time on
Live in the country
w/in blocks of the city.
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nal plastic, never used.
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requirements:
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410-583-8173. Incorporated GROUP IX B50001763
*Certain restrictions c/o Allen C Effective October 1, 2006
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Solid Wood, never used, 11411 Cedar Lane FURNISH, INSTALL AND REPAIR VARIOUS
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Kingsville, Maryland
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Classifieds are for $895. Can deliver.
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202-879-9460/61
Call Tom 240-482-8721 Property THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT
published in 65 The Mayor and City CAN BE VIEWED AND DOWN LOADED BY
VISITING THE CITYS WEB SITE:
newspapers. HEALTH &
Council of Baltimore,
Maryland, PROBATE NOTICES
MEDICAL And all Persons having www.baltimorecitibuy.org
or claiming to have
25 words $175 An interest in the a. Order Nisi $ 60 per insertion $180.00 per 3 weeks
property listed below; b. Small Estates (single publication) $ 50 per insertion
(For more than HIP REPLACE- Their respective heirs, HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY
MENT SURGERY: If devisees, executors, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS c. Notice to Creditors
25 words there administrators, grantees, ENHANCED LEASING 1. Domestic
you had hip replacement assigns, or successors ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
$ 60 per insertion $ 180.00 per 3 weeks
is an additional surgery between 2005 in right title and interest 2. Foreign $ 60 per insertion $ 180.00 per 3 weeks
charge of $7 per -present and suffered Defendants RFP NUMBER: B-1647-11 d. Escheated Estates $ 60 per insertion $ 360.00 per 6 weeks
problems requiring a AMENDED
word.) ORDER OF The Housing Authority of Baltimore City e. Standard Probates $ 125.00
second revision surgery PUBLICATION (∫HABC∫)
(“HABC”) is requesting proposals from
you may be entitled to The object of this interested and qualified entities to implement
Call compensation. Attorney proceeding is to secure an Enhanced Leasing Assistance Program, CIVIL NOTICES
the foreclosure of all designed to assist non-elderly persons with
Charles Johnson 1-800- rights of redemption in
(410) 554-8200 535-5727 the property in the City
disabilities in successfully leasing rental units a. Name Changes 202-879-1133 $ 80.00
of Baltimore, sold by the subsidized by Housing Choice Vouchers or b. Real Property $ 200.00
Collector of Taxes for the Section 8 project-based vouchers issued by
All ads must be HELP WANTED - City of Baltimore and the HABC.
State of Maryland to the
prepaid DRIVERS Plaintiff in this proceed- PROPOSALS WILL BE DUE no later than FAMILY COURT
ing: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, Feb-
Ward 08, Section 04, ruary 28, 2011. 202-879-1212
TRUCK DRIVERS Block 1101, Lot 048
Known as: 1824 North
WANTED!
Bond Street, Bal-
A non-mandatory pre-proposals conference DOMESTIC RELATIONS
2011 PAY RAISE! timore, Maryland
will be held on Friday, February 4, 2011, at
UP TO $.52 PER MILE! Lot Size: 15x85 10:00 a.m., at 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 202-879-0157
416, Baltimore, Maryland, 21202.
HOME WEEKENDS! The Complaint states,
a. Absent Defendant $ 150.00
among other things, that
AUTOMOBILE NEW EQUIPMENT! the amount necessary HABC has established a minimum goal of
HEARTLAND EX-
b. Absolute Divorce $ 150.00
for redemption has not twenty percent (20%) of the total dollar
DONATION PRESS 1-800-441-4953 been paid. amount of the proposed contract for Minority c. Custody Divorce $ 150.00
www.heartlandexpress. It is thereupon this 13th Business Enterprise (MBE) utilization, ap-
DONATE AUTOS, day of December, 2010 plicable to all minority and non-minority
com by the Circuit Court of
TRUCKS, RV’S. businesses proposing to provide the re- To place your ad, call 1-800-237-6892, ext. 262
Baltimore City, quested services as the prime contractor. No
LUTHERAN MISSION ORDERED, that notice Public Notices $50.00 & up depending on size
goal has been established for participation of
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tion helps local families of a coy of this order in
AIRLINE ME- THE AFRO AMERICAN, ever, HABC strongly encourages and affir- There is no flat rate — 1-800 (AFRO) 892
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CHANIC - Train for
shelter. Tax deduct- circulation in the City of HABC contracts.
high paying Aviation Baltimore once a week
ible. MVA licensed. LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES
Maintenance Career. for three (3) successive Responders shall also comply with all ap- LEGAL NOTICES
LutheranMissionSoci- weeks, warning all per- plicable requirements of Section 3 of the
FAA approved program.
ety.org 410-636-0123 sons interested in the Housing and Urban Development Act of
Financial aid if qualified PUR-1152
or toll-free 1-877-737- property to appear in this 1968, 12 U.S.C. Section 1701u. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REGARDING
- Job placement as- Court by the 11th day of
8567. February, 2011 and re- QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE / TECHNICAL PROPOSALS
sistance. CALL Aviation The RFP may be obtained on or after Friday,
To Advertise Call 410-554-8200

deem the subject prop- AND PRICE PROPOSALS FOR THE

Institute of Maintenance erty and answer the January 28, 2011, at the following location: R. C. WILLSON WATER TREATMENT PLANT
DONATE VEHICLE:
(866) 823-6729. Complaint or thereafter a PHASE IV IMPROVEMENTS (STAGE 2 DBPR COMPLIANCE)
Receive $1000 GRO- final judgment will be en- Housing Authority of Baltimore City FOR THE CITY OF HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND
CERY COUPONS, Division of Fiscal Operations,
MISC. / tered foreclosing all
Purchasing Department
Your Choice, NOAH’S rights of redemption in The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Maryland
ARC, NO KILL Animal TRAINING the property, and vesting 417 E. Fayette Street, Room 414 on behalf of the City of Hagerstown, Maryland, is requesting
in the Plaintiff title to the Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Shelters. Advanced property, free and clear Qualifications & Experience/Technical Proposals and Price Proposals
MASSAGE THER- Attention: John Airey, from qualified engineering firms to evaluate the most beneficial method(s)
Veterinary Treatments. of all encumbrances. Chief of Contracting Services
APY - Learn fast, earn Frank M.Conaway, Clerk to achieve compliance with the Stage 2 Disinfectant By-Product Rule to
Free Towing, IRS Tel: (410)396-3261 Fax: (410) 962-1586 include: disinfection alternatives, treatment alternatives, water age man-
fast. Financial aid if TRUE COPY TEST
TAX DEDUCTION. Yolanda A. Tanner agement, storage needs, flushing requirements, etc. For further informa-
qualified. A new career Questions regarding the RFP should be di-
Non-runners 1-866-912- JUDGE, CIRCUIT tion, please refer to the Washington County website: www.washco-md.
is at your fingertips. Call rected in writing to the address and individual
COURT FOR ∫Purchasing& &
net and click on “Purchasing Engineering Bid Listing∫ or you may
GIVE indicated above, and must include the refer-
Engineering Bid Listing”
Centura College 877- BALTIMORE CITY contact the Purchasing Department, 100 West Washington Street, Third
ence: HABC RFP Number B-1647-11.
1/7, 1/14, 1/21
206-3353 TYPESET: Wed Jan 19 14:22:46 EST 2011 Floor, Room 320, Hagerstown, MD 21740-4748, telephone
DONATE YOUR 240-313-2330.
VEHICLE RECEIVE LEGAL NOTICES
FREE VACATION MOUNTAIN Legal Notice By Authority of:
VOUCHER. UNITED PROPERTY JUANITA STEWART
a motion to terminate The Baltimore County Democratic State Cen- Karen R. Luther, CPPO
BREAST CANCER your parental rights tral Committee has one open position. Ap- Purchasing Agent
FOUNDATION Free has been filed plicants must be a registered Democrat and
Attn Hunters/ Inves- regarding L.S.
Mammograms, Breast must reside in the 10th Legislative District. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
tors: BEST¬BUY IN Contact
Cancer Info www.ubcf. Robert Lavine Interviews will be conducted on Saturday, OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND
AMERICA! Mountain January 29, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the meet-
info FREE Towing, 301-424-4210.
Land! From $995/ Acre. ing room at the Randallstown Community BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND
Tax Deductible, Non- Center, 3505 Resource Drive, Randallstown,
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AT 10:45 A.M. LOCAL TIME
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MISC. By: executrix Janice Mae Jackson, of my own Dollars) postage and handling fee. All checks should be made payable
right. to BALTIMORE COUNTY MD. NO REFUNDS will be made to anyone.
DONATE YOUR CAR Direct any questions to 410-887-3531. Bidders obtaining documents
Fast, Free Pickup. Run- nation Maryland from another source other than Baltimore County WILL NOT be allowed
general post-office. to submit proposals to Baltimore County.
ning or Not! Maximum county Prince George's.
Tax Deduction. Live Jackson Province. The proposed work consists of:
Operators - 7 Days!
United States Minor Outlying Islands. 6,044 (LF) 16 Inch DIP and Fittings
Cancer Fund of America Run Dates: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4 84 (EA) 3/4 Inch Water Service Tap and Corporation
- Help fight cancer. Call 1,500 (LF) 3/4 Inch Copper Water Service and Fittings
Now 800-390-8178.
THE PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO A MINORITY BUSINESS ENTER-
PRISE UTILIZATION GOAL AND FEMALE CONTRACTORS UTILIZA-
Advertise in our SUBSCRIPE TODAY! TION GOALS. THESE GOAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MORE FULLY
DAILY CLASSIFIED EXPLAINED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. THE MBE/WBE FORMS IN
THE PROPOSAL BOOKLET MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED
AT THE TIME OF BID OPENING.
Sealed proposals (the entire book) addressed to Baltimore County,
Maryland for this contract will be received in the Baltimore County
The proposed work consists of:
6,044 (LF) 16 Inch DIP and Fittings
84 (EA) 3/4 Inch Water Service Tap and Corporation
B6 The Afro-American, January 22, 2011 - January 28, 2011
1,500 (LF) 3/4 Inch Copper Water Service and Fittings
THE PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO A MINORITY BUSINESS ENTER-
PRISE UTILIZATION GOAL AND FEMALE CONTRACTORS UTILIZA-
LEGAL
TION GOALS. THESE GOAL NOTICES
REQUIREMENTS ARE MORE FULLY
EXPLAINED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS. THE MBE/WBE FORMS IN
THE PROPOSAL BOOKLET MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED
AT THE TIME OF BID OPENING.
Sealed proposals (the entire book) addressed to Baltimore County,
Maryland for this contract will be received in the Baltimore County
Purchasing Division, Room 148, Old Courthouse, 400 Washington
Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, until the time specified on the contract at
which time they will be publicly opened and read.
ONLY CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE BEEN PREQUALIFIED BY BAL-
TIMORE COUNTY AT LEAST TEN (10) DAYS PRIOR TO THE OPEN-
ING OF BIDS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS.
All proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Bond, on the approved
form provided, in the amount as set forth in the “Information
∫Information for
for Bidders”.
Bidders∫.
No other form of proposal guaranty is acceptable.
The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to reject any or all proposals
or bids or parts of bids and to waive technicalities as may be deemed
best for the interest of the County.
Keith Dorsey, Director
Office of Budget & Finance
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
GARNER SCRAP TIRE STOCKPILE CLEAN UP:
RAVINE 4, RAVINE 3/3A, RAVINE 2 AND RAVINE 1/1A
PRINCE GEORGE¬S COUNTY, MD
PROJECT ID No. 11-08-18
BID DUE DATE: March 3, 2011
BID DUE TIME: 2:00 PM
TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS:
PURPOSE: The Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is soliciting
competitive sealed bids from qualified contractors to furnish all labor,
supplies, services, heavy equipment, materials, tools, and machinery
necessary for removing, transporting and disposing waste tires from
Ravine 4, Ravine 3/3A, Ravine 2 and Ravine 1/1A. The tire quantity
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CITY OF BALTIMORE
CITY OF BALTIMORE OFFICE OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
OFFICE OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS PUBLIC NOTICEPROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANT SERVICES
PUBLIC NOTICE
Project # 1154: On-Call Stormwater Study and
PROJECT # 1157 - SOLID WASTE FACILITIES Engineering Design Services
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The City of Baltimore, Office of Boards and Commissions, has been
The Baltimore City Office of Boards and Commissions has been requested by the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Water and
requested by the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Solid Waste, Wastewater to advertise for Engineering Firms to perform On-Call
to certify the qualifications of engineering firms to provide planning, Stormwater Study and Engineering Services for the Bureau of Water
engineering design, permitting, and construction support, as well as and Wastewater. Two (2) firms will be selected to perform design,
general operational, technical, and administrative assistance to the hydrology studies, hydraulic analysis, inspections and investigations
Bureau. The contract will be for a period of four years with an extension related to repairs, maintenance and new construction of storm drain
of up to one additional year at the City’s
City¬soption.
option. facilities managed by the Storm Drain Engineering Section of the Surface
Water Management Division.
Engineering firms interested in solid waste management services must
demonstrate experience in the following areas: Firms interested in providing these services must demonstrate and
document:
0
Specialized knowledge in landfill design and associated environmental 0
regulations, construction and inspection management. Experience in hydrology and hydraulic analysis of storm drain systems.
0
Experience in the design of stormwater drainage systems and storm-
0
General knowledge of codes, regulations and standards applicable to
processes of obtaining all landfill permit requirements. water management facilities.
0
Availability of manpower for timely response to the City’sCity¬s emergency
0
Experience in civil, environmental and geotechnical engineering, sub-
on-call requirements. surface exploration and surveying services for utility investigations and
design.
0
Overall team approach to MBE/WBE coordination of assigned tasks. 0
Experience in responding to stormwater system emergencies by rapidly
Solid waste facilities management services will include but are not limited 0assessing situation and recommending corrective measures.
Experience in structural engineering to evaluate and design of concrete,
to: stone/brick arch structures and steel structures in addition to mechanical
and electrical elements of stormwater quantity management facilities
0
Designing landfill cells, leachate collection system and remediation, (pump stations).
sediment and erosion control, stormwater management, landfill gas 0 Experience in the preparation of design reports and contract documents
collection system and landfill fencing. including plans and specifications, all permit applications, easements,
0
Providing environmental monitoring services for Title V landfill and and related items necessary for procurement of construction.
preparing reports to MDE. 0
Experience and qualification in performing inspection, evaluation and
0
Providing study of WTE ash impacts on the leachate collection/transport assessment of structural conditions of stormwater infrastructure under
system and resolution. Provide study of airborne ash particle impacts to confined space conditions.
environment. 0
Experience in construction management services which include:
0
Providing operation and maintenance services to landfill gas collection, construction inspection, review and response to RFIs, review and
leachate pumps/transport and storage systems. tracking of shop drawings, submittals and change orders, review of
0
Provide engineering, consulting and construction management services substitutions and technical consultations.
to new projects that may arise during the time frame of this contract. Experience in developing and managing an overall team with Minority/
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estimate is 1,224,000+/- passenger tire equivalents (PTE) (12,240+/- Women Business Enterprises.
Project fees have been estimated at $3,000,000.00 for four years. If
tons). The Tires shall be disposed at a State of Maryland licensed tire further information is required regarding this request, please contact Mr. The services provided will include gathering and review of information,
acceptance facility or other Service approved recycling/end-user facility. Vivaldi Nguyen at 443-984-3974. Projects must comply with the 2006 investigation, project management, GIS, geotechnical engineering,
The work also includes tree protection; installation of erosion and edition of “The
∫The Specifications
Specifications for Materials, Highways, Bridges, Utilities surveying, feasibility study, modeling of the system, design for rehabilita-
sediment control measures; haul road and loading area construction; and Incidental Structures”.
Structures∫. City personnel will utilize the ∫City
“City of Baltimore tion and replacement of storm drain, cost estimating, construction
drainage swale and rock outlet protection installation; non-tire waste Guidelines For The Performance Evaluation of Design Consultants and document preparation, shop drawing review and approval and consulta-
removal, hauling and disposal; slope grading and benching; vegetative Construction Contractors∫ for this contract/project. tion service during construction.
stabilization; tree planting and tree maintenance.
Firms intending to submit a proposal as a prime consultant for this project The service would be for a period of three years, at a fee not to exceed
M/WBE PARTICIPATION: This project is subject to Maryland Department should submit a ∫Letter ofInterest”
“Letter of Interest∫ to the Office of Boards and $1,500,000.00 per firm.
of Environment¬s Maryland Water Quality & Drinking Water Revolving
Environment’s Maryland Commissions, 751 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 attention
Loan Fund requirements. Bidders responding to this solicitation are Mari B. Ross. Since these letters are utilized to assist small, minority Should you have any questions regarding the scope of the Project,
required to follow the Federal Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) six and women business enterprises in identifying potential teaming partners, please contact Mr. Azzam Ahmad at 410-396-4700 or by e-mail at
affirmative steps for Minority and Women¬s
Women’s Business Enterprise/ (MBE/ the letters should be submitted within five (5) days of the date of the Azzam.ahmad@baltimorecity.gov.
WBE) Participation. The Bidder shall include a detailed discussion of the project¬s
project’s advertisement. The letter should contain a contact person
work to be completed by any contractor/subcontractors hired to meet Failure to submit a “Letter
∫Letter of
of Interest”
Interest∫ will not disqualify a firm submitting Project must comply with the 2006 edition of ¬The Specificationforfor
“The Specification
the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goal established for this project. a proposal for the project. Material, Highways, Bridges, Utilities and Incidental Structures.”
Structures.∫ City
City
The minimum MBE goal established for this project is twenty percent personnel will utilize the City of Baltimore Guidelines for the Performance
(22%). The minimum subgoals are eleven percent (11%) MBE goal, and Each prime consultant applying for this Project will be required to Evaluation of the Design Consultant and Construction Contractors for
eleven percent (11%) WBE Goal. MBE goals will also apply to contract complete and submit an original Federal Form 255, along with five (5) this contract/project.
change orders and amendments. State certified MBE firms can be found copies to the Office of Boards and Commissions, 751 Eastern Avenue,
in the MDOT’s
MDOT¬s online MBE directory by accessing the website: http:// Baltimore, Maryland 21202. The Federal Form 255 and the five copies Firms intending to submit a proposal as a prime consultant for this project
mbe.mdot.state.md.us/cgi-bin/mbedir/mbedirectory. Affirmative steps must be submitted on or before 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on 2-11-2011. should submit a Letter of Interest to the Office of Boards and Commis-
shall include the following: Submittals will not be accepted after this deadline. sions, 751 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21202 (FAX:
410-625-4667). Since these letters are utilized to assist small, minority
a. Include qualified small and minority businesses on solicitation lists. Insurance Requirements and women business enterprises in identifying potential teaming partners,
b. Assure that small and minority businesses are solicited whenever they the letters should be submitted within five (5) days of the date of the
are potential sources. The consultant selected for the award of this project shall provide project¬s
project’s advertisement. The letter should contain a contact person
workers¬ com- Failure to submit a “Letter
c. When economically feasible, divide total requirements into small tasks professional liability, auto liability, general liability and worker’s ∫Letter of Interest∫ will not disqualify a firm submitting
of Interest”
or quantities so as to permit maximum small and minority business pensation insurances as required by the City of Baltimore. a proposal for the project.
participation. Each prime consultant applying for this Project will be required to
d. Where the requirement permits, establish delivery schedules, which Prequalification Certification Requirement complete and submit an original Federal Form 255, along with five (5)
will encourage participation by small and minority businesses. All architectural, engineering, and surveying firms listed in the specific copies, to the Office of Boards and Commissions at 751 Eastern Avenue,
e. Use the services and assistance of the Small Business Administration proposal for the Project must be prequalified by the Office of Boards Baltimore, Maryland 21202. The Federal Form 255 and the five copies
must be submitted on or before 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on Friday, February
and the Office of Minority Business Enterprise of the Department of and Commissions for each applicable discipline at time of submittal for 18, 2011. Submittals may not be accepted after this deadline.
Commerce. this Project. Information regarding prequalification certification can be
obtained by contacting the Office at 410-396-6883.
Prequalification Requirement
If any subcontracts are to be let, require the prime contractor to take
affirmative steps in the above paragraphs a through e of this section. MBE/WBE Requirements All architectural, engineering, and surveying firms listed in the specific
The prime contractor shall take similar appropriate affirmative action in It is the policy of the City of Baltimore to promote equal business proposal for the Project must be prequalified by the Office of Boards
women’s businesses. The prime contractor is encouraged to opportunity in the City’s
support of women¬s¬ City¬s contracting process. Pursuant to Article 5
procure goods and services from labor surplus areas. The prime Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code (2000 Edition) - Minority and Women’s Women¬s and Commissions for each applicable discipline at time of submittal for
this Project. Information regarding the prequalification process can be
contractor shall submit a written statement or other evidence to Maryland Business Program, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women’s Women¬s obtained by calling the Office of Boards and Commissions on
Environmental Service of the steps taken to comply with the above Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals apply to this contract. 410.396.6883.
paragraphs of this section.
The MBE goal is 26% Insurance Requirements
PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS: This project is subject to Davis The WBE goal is 7%
Bacon Prevailing Wage rates. The consultants selected for the award of this project shall provide
Both the proposed Minority and Women’s
Women¬s Business Enterprise firms must professional liability, auto liability, general liability and workers¬ com-
TIME FOR PERFORMANCE: The term of the contract shall be for nine be named and identified as an MBE or WBE within Item 6 of the Standard pensation insurances as required by the City of Baltimore.
hundred ninety (990) calendar days, beginning from issuance of a written Form (SF) 255 in the spaces provided for identifying outside key
consultants/associates anticipated for utilization for this project.
notice-to-proceed from the MES Project Manager (or his/her designee) MBE/WBE Requirements
for completion of removal and disposal of all scrap tires and associated Any submittals that do not include the proper MBE/WBE (in some
non-tire materials and stabilization of all disturbed areas in the Limit of instances DBE) participation will be disapproved for further consideration It is the policy of the City of Baltimore to promote equal business
Work including initial tree planting. The successful contractor will be for this project. opportunity in the City’s
City¬s contracting process. Pursuant to Article 5
expected to begin within ten (10) calendar days of the date established Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code (2000 Edition) - Minority and Women¬s
Women’s
in the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages of $1,000 (one thousand Verifying Certification Business Program, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women¬s Women’s
dollars) will be assessed against the Contractor for each day the project Each firm submitting a SF 255 for consideration for a project is Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals apply to this contract.
remains incomplete beyond the specified completion date. Bidders are responsible for verifying that all MBEs and WBEs to be utilized on the
to refer to the technical specifications for additional time for performance project are certified by the Minority and Women¬s The MBE goal is 27%
Women’s Business Opportunity The WBE goal is 9%
information. Office (MWBOO) prior to submitting the proposal. A directory of certified
MBEs and WBEs is available from MWBOO. Since changes to the Both the proposed Minority and Women’s Women¬s Business Enterprise firms must
BONDING REQUIREMENTS: When the base bid is in excess of one directory occur daily, firms submitting SF 255s should call MWBOO at be named and identified as an MBE or WBE within Item 6 of the Standard
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) each bidder shall furnish bid (410)396-4355 to verify certification, expiration dates and services that Form (SF) 255 in the spaces provided for identifying outside key
security in an amount not less than 5% of the base bid. For all contracts the MBE or WBE is certified to provide. consultants/associates anticipated for utilization for this project.
in excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) the successful
bidder shall also furnish a performance bond and a payment bond for Non-Affiliation Any submittals that do not include the proper MBE/WBE (in some
the full value of the contract. A firm submitting a proposal may not use an MBE or WBE to meet a instances DBE) participation will be disapproved for further consideration
contract goal if: for this project.
MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCES/SITE VISITS: Mandatory 1. The firm has a financial interest in the MBE or WBE
Pre-Bid Conferences / Site Visits will be held at the Brandywine/ 2. The firm has an interest in the ownership or control of the MBE or WBE Verifying Certification
Garner Site located off of 15110 Nelson Perrie Road in Brandywine, MD 3. The firm is significantly involved in the operation of the MBE or WBE Each firm submitting a SF 255 for consideration for a project is
on February 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM and on February 10, 2011 at 1:00 (Article 5 subtitle 28-41). responsible for verifying that all MBEs and WBEs to be utilized on the
PM. Bidders are solely responsible for becoming acquainted with the project are certified by the Minority and Women’s
Women¬s Business Opportunity
documents and job site prior to submitting a bid. Bids will not be A firm submitting as a prime consultant that fails to comply with the Office (MWBOO) prior to submitting the proposal. A directory of certified
accepted from Firms who did not attend one of the two Mandatory requirements of Article 5, Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code when MBEs and WBEs is available from MWBOO. Since changes to the
Pre-Bid Conferences / Site Visits. executing a contract is subject to the following penalties: suspension of directory occur daily, firms submitting SF 255s should call MWBOO at
a contract; withholding of funds; rescission of contract based on material (410)396-4355 to verify certification, expiration dates and services that
DEADLINE FOR BID SUBMISSION: The Maryland Environmental breach; disqualification as a consultant from eligibility to provide services the MBE or WBE is certified to provide.
Service will receive sealed Bids at its Headquarters in Millersville, to the City for a period not to exceed 2 years; and payment for damages
MD. Bids will be received until 2:00 PM on March 3, 2011, at which incurred by the City. Non-Affiliation
time all bids shall be opened and read aloud. Instructions for delivering A firm submitting a proposal may not use an MBE or WBE to meet a
bids to the Headquarters are included in the solicitation. Bidders are Additional Requirements contract goal if:
solely responsible for the timely receipt of their bids. Late Bids will not A resume for each person listed as key personnel and/or specialist,
be accepted. Electronically transmitted bids will not be accepted. including those from MBE and WBE must be shown on the page provided 1. The firm has a financial interest in the MBE or WBE.
within the application. 2. The firm has an interest in the ownership or control of the MBE or
All bids (one original and three copies) shall be placed in a sealed WBE.
envelope, marked and addressed as follows: Please be advised that for the purpose of reviewing price proposals and 3. The firm is significantly involved in the operation of the MBE or WBE
invoices, the City of Baltimore defines a principal of a firm as follows: (Article 5 subtitle 28-41).
Attention: Kelly J. Ryan, CPPO,
Assistant Chief, Procurement & Contracts Division A principal is any individual owning 5% or more of the outstanding stock A firm submitting as a prime consultant that fails to comply with the
Maryland Environmental Service of an entity, a partner of a partnership, a 5% or more shareholder of a requirements of Article 5, Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code when
sub-chapter “S”
∫S∫ Corporation, or an individual owner. executing a contract is subject to the following penalties: suspension of
259 Najoles Road a contract; withholding of funds; rescission of contract based on material
Millersville, Maryland 21108
Out-of-State Corporations must identify their corporate resident agent breach; disqualification as a consultant from eligibility to provide services
within the application. to the City for a period not to exceed 2 years; and payment for damages
Bid for: GARNER SCRAP TIRE STOCKPILE CLEANUP: incurred by the City.
RAVINE 4, RAVINE 3/3A, RAVINE 2 AND RAVINE 1/1A
Firms will not be considered for a specific project if they apply as both
a sub-consultant and prime consultant. Additional Requirements
Project ID No. 11-08-18 A resume for each person listed as key personnel and/or specialist,
including those from MBE and WBE must be shown on the page provided
Do Not Open Until: March 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM The applications for this Project (Form 255) cannot be supplemented within the application.
with any additional information such as graphs, photographs, organ-
NOTE: To ensure timely delivery to the Procurement Division prior to ization chart, etc. All such information should be incorporated into the Please be advised that for the purpose of reviewing price proposals and
appropriate pages. Applications should not be bound. Applications should
the established bid due date and time, both the exterior and interior simply be stapled in the upper left-hand corner. Cover sheets should not invoices, the City of Baltimore defines a principal of a firm as follows:
envelopes - particularly those delivered via courier (i.e. UPS, Fed Ex, be included. Inclusion and/or submittal of additional material may result
USPS, etc.) - MUST BE marked as specified. A principal is any individual owning 5% or more of the outstanding stock
in the applicant being disqualified from consideration for this project. of an entity, a partner of a partnership, a 5% or more shareholder of a
The right is reserved, as the interest of the Maryland Environmental Failure to follow directions of this advertisement or the application may sub-chapter “S” ∫S∫ Corporation, or an individual owner.
Service may appear, to reject any items of any Bid. cause disqualification of the submittal. Out-of-State Corporations must identify their corporate resident agent
OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS: **THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE IS within the application.
Mari B. Ross
SENT ELECTRONICALLY. Bid documents may be obtained by contact- Executive Secretary Firms will not be considered for a specific project if they apply as both
ing the Procurement Office Monday through Friday during the hours of
a sub-consultant and prime consultant.

afro.com
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please provide the contact name, company
name, shipping address, phone and fax number, and email address The applications for this Project (Form 255) cannot be supplemented
when requesting solicitation packages either via fax or via email. with any additional information such as graphs, photographs, organ-
Fax: 410-729-8280 E-mail: procurement@menv.com ization chart, etc. All such information should be incorporated into the
appropriate pages. Applications should not be bound. Applications should
QUESTIONS/REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION: Contractors having simply be stapled in the upper left-hand corner. Cover sheets should not
questions and inquiries regarding either the technical or the procurement be included. Inclusion and/or submittal of additional material may result
sections of the bid documents shall contact the Service’s
Service¬s Procurement
Office (Attention: Kelly J. Ryan, CPPO) at procurement@menv.com or • Your History in the applicant being disqualified from consideration for this project.
via fax at 410-729-8280. Failure to follow these instructions may result
• Your Community
Failure to follow directions of this advertisement or the application may
in a delayed response to bidder inquiries. The deadline for requests for cause disqualification of the submittal.
clarification and questions is February 17, 2011 by 2:00 PM.
Irene Hoffman, CPPO
Chief, Procurement & Contracts
• Your News Mari B. Ross
Executive Secretary
 January 22, 2011 - January 28, 2011, The Afro-American B7

Darrell Brooks Named CIAA Coach of Week for

Third Time This Season
By AFRO Staff played well, scoring 51
total points during the
Bowie State University’s Darrell Brooks was named three game-winning streak
the Central Interscholastic Athletic Association (CIAA) last week, while Byron
men’s basketball Coach of the Week on Jan. 17 after Westmorland added his own
leading the Bulldogs to conference wins over Winston- impressive performance of a
Salem State University, Shaw University and St. career-high 27 points scored
Augustine’s College last week. This marked the third time against Shaw.
this season Brooks has been named CIAA Coach of the
Week. Bowie State is now No.
1 in the CIAA Northern
The second-year head coach led BSU to an 86-76 win Division with a 9-2 overall
against WSSU on Jan. 10; an 85-74 victory over Shaw on record, 4-0 in the CIAA.
Jan. 13 and a 67-54 win over St. Augustine’s on Jan. 15. The Bulldogs will see more
Courtesy Photo/BSU

conference action over Darrell Brooks was named

Bulldogs senior Eric Vann led the team in scoring in
the weekend with a home CIAA Coach of the Week
two of the three wins, including a career-high 26 points
matchup with Chowan after leading Bulldogs to
against Winston-Salem State. Junior Darren Clark also three wins last week.
University on Jan. 22

CAREER CORNER
CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITY
The University of Maryland Medical Center is seeking qualified general
contractors (GC’s) to undertake the conversion of approximately 2,250 GSF
of space in the hospital complex at 22 S Greene Street, Baltimore into a new
in-patient pharmacy for the R Adams Shock Trauma Center. The project
includes constructing a clean room conforming to US Pharmacopeia’s (USP)
standards described in the USP Guidebook to Pharmaceutical Compound-
ing— Sterile Preparations, 797 clean room, biosafety and laminar flow
hoods, laboratory work space, and office space. The Work will be undertaken
on a Firm Fixed Price basis. The award will be on a best value basis. The
best value proposal will be the one providing University of Maryland Medi-
cal Center the best combination of management talent and expertise, cost,
schedule and project execution plan.
District of Columbia Bureau Chief
This person will be responsible for reporting on local, national
and international newsworthy events, serving as the departmental
personnel manager and monitoring the progress of articles in process
and upcoming editions of the newspaper.
This person will also be responsible for maintaining several
blogs, producing and anchoring webcasts, features writer for
supplemental publications, copyediting and proofreading, news-
room administration, reviewing the public e-mail inbox, helping to
coordinate and addressing tour groups on their visits to the company,
coordinating internship program, and representing the company at
public events.
The minimum qualifications for this position include a bachelors
degree in journalism and three (3) years practical experience.

This is a two step award process. Prospective bidders who demonstrate they Annual salary of $52,000. Send all resumes to:
meet the minimum qualifications set forth below (Step One) will be provided
copies of the construction documents and invited to attend a pre-bid meeting John E. Leister
and site visit and invited to submit a full proposal for the Work (Step Two). The AFRO American Newspapers
Minimum qualifications
2519 N. Charles St.
1. Project manager, project superintendent, and the project quality control/
safety specialist must have worked together on not less than three (3) Baltimore, MD 21218
projects in the past five (5) years. e-mail: jleister@afro.com
2. At least one (1) of the projects listed above must have included a clean
room in either an academic, research, clinical, or commercial laboratory No telephone calls will be accepted.
or pharmacy.
3. At least one (1) of the projects listed above must have been in a active
hospital. Motor Vehicle
4. The company must have successfully completed not less than three (3) Administration Education -
projects within an active hospital within the past five (5) years. Driving School DIRECTOR OF DISABILITY
SUPPORT SERVICES
5. The company must have a total bonding capacity equal to or greater Compliance Inspector CARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
than $3 million dollars. Contractual position has a full-time, 12-month position as
Location: Glen Burnie, MD a Director of Disability Support Ser-
vices. Additional information may be
If interested in being considered for this work, please submit a letter of inter- (MVA Headquarters) obtained at www.carrollcc.edu.
est that clearly documents how they meet the qualification listed above by Closing Date: 1/26/11 EOE/M/F
email at construction@umm.edu by no later than 5:00 PM on January 27th, www.marylandmva.com
2010. Please include the following information in the response:
1. Name of company and point of contact
2. Names and resumes of proposed project manager, field superintendent
and quality control/safety specialist
3. List of key projects that demonstrate required experience in the tabular
form set forth below.
Name Description Date completed Size Value

4. Notarized statement from an officer of the corporation attesting that

their total bonding capacity is equal to or greater than $3 million dollars.

The UMMC will review qualifications and send out an RFP (Request for
Proposal) to all contractors that meet the minimum qualifications in the
middle of January. The intent is to receive those proposals by February 14
and award the contract thereafter.

Among the terms of the final contract is the requirement that a minimum of
25% of the contract value be awarded to qualified MBE/WBE at the prime,
sub and/or sub-sub tier. All firms that submit qualifications are encouraged to
consider how they will meet this requirement which will be evaluated during
Step Two.

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