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EZ THENewsNEWS YOU CAN USE INSIDE EZ Tour de Long Street By Annie J. Ross – Womack, CEO the local Major Taylor Cycling Club, said he was inter- Long Street Businessmen’s Association ested in participating in the tour because it would pro- vide more recognition for Major Taylor and the club. If you were on East Long Street on Saturday, Members from affiliate Major Taylor September 3, 2005, you would have thought you were Cycling Clubs from Detroit, Atlanta in the middle of a professional cycling circuit. The and New York joined in the morning Long Street Businessmen’s Association hosted a commemorative tour and later Bits & Pieces pg 3 cycling event which drew crowds to witness expert served as marshals on the race cyclists compete in The Long Street Tour for course and lead the community cash prizes and the Jerry Hammond Family Bike Parade along side the Trophy. Just Us Motorcycle Club, who The Long Street Tour was served as escorts as the parade of bik- designed to bring a non tradition- ers peddled through the neighborhood. al event like professional “The event was a good thing and we cycling to the residents of the just wanted to show our support,” Historic Long Street District said William Anthony, member of the to promote the healthy bene- Just Us Motorcycle Club and fits of bike riding. “We want Chairman of Franklin County Business pg 4 to showcase the community Democratic Party. and what it has to offer as well Among the participants in the as provide the community the September 3rd’s event were Jonathan opportunity to learn more about Beard; CEO of the Columbus Compact, cycling,” said Adam Porter, Attorney John W. Waddy, Jr.; long time LSBA’s Chairman of the Board, Near East resident and community activist, W. about the tour’s objective. Carlton Weddington; school board candidate, Diane With the help of amateur, Beasley; assistant to State Representative Joyce collegiate and professional Beatty and City Councilman Kevin Boyce, who also cycling promoters, Tym served as the Grand Marshal and co-presenter of the Tyler and Team Columbus, Jerry Hammond Trophy to the Tour winner. approximately 300 cyclists, Councilman Boyce, who is currently campaigning for Finance pg 6 novice, professional and colle- re-election to the City Council, has his campaign head- giate participated in the cycling quarters located on East Long Street in the Historic events, which featured various levels Teresa Building and was able to have a bird’s eye view of competition. The tour began at 6:30 am with the of the day’s events. “I fully support the efforts of LSBA Major Taylor Commemorative Tour, a non-competitive and this wonderful event happening in this great neigh- event hosted by the Major Taylor Cycling Club of borhood,” exclaimed Councilman Kevin Boyce as he Columbus honoring Marshall “Major” Taylor, a world- thanked Adam Porter and The Long Street record-breaking, turn-of-the-century professional Businessmen’s Association for hosting the event. African American cyclist. George Harper, president of In his remarks, Mr. Porter stated, “This tour is a way continued on pg 8 COTA Near East Transit Center Prepares to Open Neighborhood Life pg 8 made possible through the financial assistance from the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA), the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Mid- Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), Columbus Compact, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City of Columbus. Health pg 12 COTA’s Near East Transit Center offers many benefits to the central The grand opening ceremony for Street Business Association Ohio community. The primary ten- the Central Ohio Transit Authority President/CEO Walter Cates, and ant for the facility is Children’s (COTA) Near East Transit Center is Chairman of the Near East Area Hospital Close To Home. Commun- scheduled on Thursday, October 13, Commission Kathleen Bailey. An ity residents will have convenient 2005 at 1:00 pm. Invited speakers open house immediately will be held access to continuous bus service include COTA President/CEO Bill following the ribbon cutting ceremo- (Local # 2 Main Street route and Lhota, COTA Board Chairman Bill ny. Refreshments will be served. Crosstown # 81 Hudson Street Porter, U.S. Senator Mike DeWine, The Transit Center is a one-story route) on both E. Main Street and Representative Patrick Tiberi Chil- 9,617 sq. ft. facility located at 1125 Champion Avenue. dren’s Hospital Vice President Jack E Main, the corner of East Main Informational fliers will be posted Home pg 14 Clark, Columbus Compact Board Street and Champion Avenue. The throughout the Near East community Chairman Alphonso Simmons, Main construction of this facility was and the event is open to the public.

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Board Actions idents served by 8 different community-based Cleveland Avenues. The Board also modified the The Board of Trustees met as Executive agencies. terms of the Compact’s loan commitment to Committee in August, and as a full board in As a result of Board actions, several of the Watermark Services LLC for the new Wendy’s September. At these meetings, the Board strug- commercial corridors will be seeing upgrades, as Restaurant to be located on East Broad Street. gled with the need to drastically cut programs the Board authorized funding for streetscape The Board of Trustees passed a series of res- due to the lack of federal funding. Last year, for improvements on West Broad Street, Livingston olutions that would support the development of a instance, the Compact funded eleven after school Avenue, and Cleveland Avenue, as well as land- new grocery store on East Main Street, and had programs. This year, just two will be funded. scaping improvements on East Fifth Avenue to extensive discussions about the articles in the At the August meeting, the Board voted to match previously-installed streetscape improve- Columbus Dispatch and The Other Paper that authorize continuation funding for after school ments. highlighted the Main Street Business programs at Champion Middle School and At the neighborhood level, the board autho- Association’s deliberate interference with the Indianola Middle School. Further funding, rized funding for the United Way’s development of that project. At the Executive though at half of last year’s level, was also Neighborhood Partnership Center and its Committee meeting, considerable concern was authorized for the CAPACITY and STARS youth Neighborhood Training Academy, and modified expressed that Community Properties of Ohio arts programs. the terms of its investment in the NoBo housing sold a key property to the Main Street Business For employment services, the Board autho- development spearheaded by Columbus Housing Association for $40,000 after the Compact had rized continuation funding, though at a reduced Partnership and Stenson-Powell Development. made a $46,000 purchase offer for that property, level, for the Greater Columbus Employment In the business arena, the Board authorized a and that the MSBA is now trying to sell the prop- Maintenance Organization (“the EMO”). The transfer of funds to the EZ Seed Capital Loan erty for $175,000 (over four times its price) to EMO is a joint venture between the Salvation Program, which provides loans of up to $25,000 the Compact. The Board agreed with the Army and The Career Center at Jewish Family to new and emerging EZ businesses. The Board President not to buy the property at that outra- Services. It is designed to help Empowerment also authorized a loan to the Neighborhood geous price, which unfortunately will result in Zone residents find and keep meaningful House for its Subway Restaurant franchise to be fewer jobs and businesses at that site. employment. The Board also voted to continue located at the Mt. Vernon Plaza, and the Board Finally, the Board of Trustees authorized the to support the Columbus Workforce Alliance’s passed a series of resolutions aimed at continuing submission of an application for an allocation of interagency client management system, designed the Compact’s support for the Clarence Lumpkin New Markets Tax Credits (see related story). to provide better employment services to EZ res- Point of Pride building to be located at 11th and

Columbus Foundation Supports Compact Applied for New Resident Clean-Up Effort Markets Tax Credits

The Columbus Foundation Neighborhood Partnership Program Fund On September 21st, the Columbus Compact Corporation applied for an announced its support for the Driving Park Civic Association and the King allocation of New Markets Tax Credits, from the U.S. Treasury Lincoln Bronzeville Neighborhood Association resident-led litter abate- Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund ment programs. (“CDFI Fund”). The application will be evaluated against hundreds of The program was developed to improve perceptions about our neighbor- others from across the country, and the Compact will be notified of hoods. Litter and barren spaces contribute toward shaping negative per- whether we receive an award by May 2006 (typically, about 20% of appli- ceptions. From a scattering of cigarette butts on the sidewalk to a pile of cants receive funding each year). old appliances in a weed-choked lot, litter is a blemish on the landscape of The New Markets Tax Credit (“NMTC”) program is a $15 billion nation- every community. It drags down a community’s image and is dismally wide program designed to facilitate the flow of private investment capital contagious—nothing invites people to litter like a place that is already lit- into low-income communities. It is designed to do for commercial devel- tered. opment what the Low Income Housing Tax Credit does for housing – cre- Litter free and beautified neighborhoods can have the following impacts: ate an incentive for investment. • Reduction in crime The Compact has worked with dozens of stakeholders to prepare its $25 • Create community pride and solidarity million competitive application, and has identified 25 potential projects for • Stabilize or improve property values funding. The Compact’s NMTC service territory is larger than the • Stimulate economic investment Empowerment Zone – thus, while the Empowerment Zone covers less than • Improve the overall aesthetic appearance of neighborhoods half of Franklinton, for instance, the Compact’s NMTC service territory In 2003, the Compact began beautification efforts in the Miller-Kelton covers the entire neighborhood. area with a massive beautification project. More than 150 homes received The NMTC is an investor-driven program, and NMTC dollars, if award- decorative fencing and shrubs for their yards. A new pocket park was con- ed, unfortunately could not be used to fund many of the relatively higher- structed and placed in the care of the Driving Park Area Commission for risk projects the Compact has successfully funded in the past. They continued maintenance. The Compact has made more than $60,000 in would, however, be used to support the larger job creation types of pro- investments for Storefront renovations and a streetscape project jects that too often stall in the central city. ($150,000) along Livingston Avenue in the Driving Park community. In The Compact’s application was supported by aggressive investment the King Lincoln area the Compact is investing more than $80,000 in commitments from National City Community Development Corporation, storefront improvements. Huntington Community Development Corporation, and Fifth Third Bank As these and other investments continue, the aesthetic quality of the com- Community Development Corporation. munities where investments are being made must also improve. The litter National City CDC Vice President Jackie Winchester said “we have part- abatement/beautification effort represents a vital step toward that goal. nered successfully with the Compact in strategy development and on sev- The aims of the project are: (1) to mount an education and awareness eral community economic development projects since 1999 … [and we campaign about the problem of litter; (2) stimulate sustainable grassroots are] pleased to support the efforts of the Columbus Compact Corporation level involvement to rectify and manage the problem; (3) and to make in its continuing efforts to improve the Columbus Empowerment Zone and Empowerment Zone neighborhoods aesthetically pleasing toward building its surrounding low-income communities.” neighborhood pride and stimulating economic investment. Additionally, the creation of employment opportunities for neighborhood youth is a primary goal. The “Red Sweater Brigade” in the King-Lincoln-Bronzeville neighbor- hood and NuLife Bridges Neighborhood Youth Council has 50 or more youth that have assisted with beautification efforts in their respective areas. Since November 2004, representatives from the King-Lincoln- Bronzeville Neighborhood Association, Driving Park Area Commission, Keep Columbus Beautiful, City Year, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention have convened to develop a pilot project, which will address the litter problem. Utilizing the ODNR’s “Plant Pride, Not Litter” program as the foundation, this effort will bring about positive change in each of the respective communities. The Compact is serving as fiscal agent for the two groups.

2 Bits & Pieces FALL TIPS TO fertilizers and lawn chemicals can A Breath of Fresh Air: Aerating ing, chopping and crumbling, it’s HELP WINTERIZE have long term harmful impacts on lawns is perhaps one of the most also a fun dish for kids to help pre- YOUR LAWN your lawn and on the environment, beneficial measures to ensure pare. The Time to especially groundwater and healthy soil and vigorous roots. INGREDIENTS Care for Your streams. For a healthy lawn and Core aeration, which pulls plugs 4 slices bacon, chopped Lawn is Now: Homeowners often environment, feed your lawn now out of the soil, is the most effective 1 lb. potatoes, peeled and cubed make the mistake of thinking that and do it right. method, and can be done by a 1 medium onion, peeled & diced the secret to a good lawn is lots of Use your soil test results to deter- lawncare contractor — or by rent- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth work in the spring. However, per- mine proper application rates. If ing the equipment. The cost is usu- Kernels from 4 medium ears of haps the most vital period of time you haven’t tested your soil — do ally the same either way. Aeration fresh corn, or the equivalent in for healthy turf is the fall, where it now! Call your local Cooperative helps air reach organisms in the frozen corn proper feeding and care will result Extension Service office for a reli- soil which break down organic 1 1/2 cups milk in a naturally lush and beautiful able five-dollar test kit. matter and produce nutrients for 1 cup heavy cream lawn in the spring, which will keep Underfeed rather than overfeed; the grass roots. It also allows Salt and pepper its green all year long. too much fertilizer leads to disease organic matter, like leaf and grass DIRECTIONS Grasscycling for All Season and thatch. Also, grasscyclers are particles or compost, to enter deep- 1. In a large pot, cook the bacon Lawn Care: Healthy lawncare year- already recycling a substantial er into the plants’ root zones, over medium heat until crisp. round starts and ends with grasscy- amount of nutrients every time improving soil and lawns all at Remove the bacon with a slotted cling — leaving those nutrient-rich they mow. once. The soil “plugs” also provide spoon and set it on paper towels to clippings on the lawn when you Lawns should “eat” slowly. minerals for the soil surface. drain. Remove all but one table- mow. Do not be fooled by the old Avoid quick-release or water-solu- Going to Seed: This is your last spoon of bacon fat from the pot. myth of bagging clippings when ble fertilizers. Generally, using a chance to get cool weather grass 2. Add potatoes and onions to the the weather turns nippy. Clippings organic mix or low-analysis natural growing in bare patches. For trou- pot and sauté for 5 minutes. Add can be left behind right up to the fertilizer (contents usually include ble areas, it is best to roughen up the broth and bring to a boil. last mowing of the year. Worms bloodmeal, bonemeal, rock phos- the area with a rake, topdress with 3. Reduce the heat and simmer will continue to pop out of their phate, and various manures), will a thin layer of compost, and then for 10 minutes. burrows and drag clippings deeper provide plant roots will most of the apply the appropriate variety of 4. Crumble the bacon and stir it, into the soil as long as soil is not nutrients they’ll require all year grass seed and water evenly. the corn, the milk and the cream frozen, and bacteria will continue long. If synthetics are more readily Remember that fall is the real into the broth. Simmer for 10 min- to help break down the organic available, make sure that the fertil- beginning of the lawn care season. utes more, stirring frequently. clippings even under a mantle of izer is water-in soluble, or you’ll A little extra work now will allow Season with salt and pepper and snow! lose most of the nutrient benefit you to enjoy those longer, warmer serve. Grasscycling Means Leaf- after the first rain. days of spring and summer a lot Makes 2 quarts. cycling: As leaves fall onto lawn Compost is a near complete meal more next year. Originally published in areas, your lawnmower can be — and hefty dose of valuable FamilyFun magazine. used as a mobile chipper-shredder organic matter — for most lawns. FALL PLUMBING to run over the leaves and shred You can use your own home-grown TIPS LOCAL them into smaller particles. No rak- compost or purchase a commercial Disconnect your PLAYWRIGHT ing or bagging required! You can product, the most common being garden hose in the CALL FOR continue to mulch leaves right into LeafGro and Compro, which are fall to prevent the ENTRIES your soil all autumn long provided produced locally, and Milorganite, outside sillcock from the winter Entry Opening: that the layer of fallen leaves does in addition to various composted freeze. October 17; Submission Deadline: not exceed more than 1/2 inch. It manure products. Compost can be Make sure you don’t have any November 14; Announcement: also helps if the leaves are primari- spread over a lawn area as a top- leaky faucets. A simple drip can January 16, 2006. ly dry. Those colorful leaf “bits” dressing about one-quarter inch equate to over 250 gallons of water Local playwrights are invited to provide much-needed organic mat- thick. a month! submit their original works to be ter for your soil. Soils that are Apply lime and other rock miner- reviewed by a panel of prominent organically well-fed are healthy als, as indicated by your soil test. HOMEMADE playwrights, directors and leaders soils which will easily grow Normally, ground calcitic limestone CORN CHOWDER in the arts community. Only one healthy lawns. is preferred over dolomitic lime, This savory work per playwright may be sub- Fall is Feeding Time: One of the unless your soil suffers from a soup capitalizes mitted. One original work will be major causes of turf disease and magnesium deficiency. Using on the sweet fla- selected for presentation during the unhealthy lawns is overfeeding and ground rather than powdered lime vor of fresh picked corn (though in King Arts Complex’s 2006/2007 fertilizing at the wrong time of will also ensure that the lime breaks a pinch, you can use frozen corn). season. For information on mak- year. Bad feeding practices and down slowly during the winter and Because it calls for a variety of ing a submission call (614) 645- relying on synthetic “quick fix” spring without washing off. cooking techniques, such as shuck- KING (5464).

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3 Business FirstLink Fall Training Opportunities Grant Writing tors with state of the art techniques Cost: $40.00 also recommended for board mem- Participants must attend all ses- and skills to manage a successful Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM bers who would like to make their sions.The Cost is $130.00 for all volunteer staff within any agency’s Date: October 25, 2005 boards more functional and reduce three sessions service programs. Upon completion risk. The goal of the series is to turn This is a very intense series for of this series participants take with Volunteer Motivation board members into board leaders. the beginning and intermediate them a comprehensive manual of Effective volunteer recruitment Grant Writer. Participants will work the six sessions plus samples of all strategies are covered in this class. Board Responsibilities and Duties hard but the class will enable you of the documents, forms and item- Volunteers from different ages and This session will focus on fiducia- for concrete results. ized procedures necessary to have a backgrounds are motivated and ry duties and responsibilities of successful volunteer management retained by different approaches and board members. The presentation Session I program. Participants will be given techniques. Participants learn how will center on the crucial gover- Successful grant writing requires a complete library of usable infor- to plan relevant recognition of their nance and leadership role that board planning and preparation. This mation and resources. volunteer staff and the importance members provide to a successful hands-on workshop will cover of promoting a positive nonprofit organization. essential models and documentation Introduction to Volunteer volunteer/paid staff relationship, Presenter: A. Elizabeth Eck, Vice necessary for being competitive in Management which ultimately enhances the President Training, FIRSTLINK your grant proposals. We will map Participants learn current trends, agency’s well-planned mission. Cost: $25.00 out your agency’s: fundraising valuable statistics and the many def- Presenter: William McCulley, Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM goals, mission and history, docu- initions of a volunteer. They explore Community Education Specialist, Date: October 5, 2005 mentation needs, target populations the new patterns for volunteers and FIRSTLINK and program logic models and define the basis for agency readi- Cost: $40.00 Building a Better Board proven best practice models for ness. The Volunteer Bill of Rights Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM This session will explore best your program and your evaluation and Standards for a Volunteer Date: November 1, 2005 practices for building an effective plans. Program is examined closely. This board team and engaging that team Presenter: Gailmarie Harris session is more than a mere intro- Interviewing, Screening and in its leadership role. Courting and Independent Grant Writing duction. It lays the foundation for Placement of Volunteers retaining the best board members, Consultant the successful management of a vol- The importance of good strategies and techniques for Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 unteer staff dispelling many tradi- Interviewing techniques for the enhancing your board’s performance Dates: November 2, 2005 tional myths regarding volunteer development of an integrated volun- and a process for strategic planning motivation and characteristics. teer staff are stressed in this session. will be discussed. Session II: Presenter: William McCulley, This skill will determine the proper Presenter: A. Elizabeth Eck, Vice Finding funders that fit your Community Education Specialist, placement, redirection or, when nec- President Training, FIRSTLINK agency’s mission and programs is FIRSTLINK essary, termination of volunteers. Cost: $25.00 critical to successful grant seeking. Cost: $40.00 Participants also will learn how to Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM During this hands-on workshop, we Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM conduct a thorough orientation of Date: October 12, 2005 will learn how to: research appropri- Date: October 4, 2005 the volunteer staff to insure their ately focused funding possibilities; readiness. Evaluation and Board/Staff conduct local, state and federal fun- Planning a Volunteer Presenter: William McCulley, Relationships der searches; set up funding search Management Program Community Education Specialist, Participants attending this session files; organize our time to stay on Participants learn how to assess an FIRSTLINK will examine elements of an effec- top of funding searches. Agency’s volunteer needs. They dis- Cost: $40.00 tive evaluation process that helps Presenter: Gailmarie Harris cover how to apply the planning Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM assure board growth and functional- Independent Grant Writing process to building a successful pro- Date: November 8, 2005 ity internally and externally. This Consultant gram base. Each student will partic- session explores board/staff rela- Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 ipate in the development of an Evaluate, Review & Renew your tionships in depth and how they Dates: November 9, 2005 agency’s mission statement, goals Program work together to meet an agency’s and objectives that include the use This final session delves into the goals. This session is critical to the Session III: of an integrated volunteer staff. Importance of viewing the agency’s overall success of any board. Step into the middle of grant writ- Skills are developed for program program activities and volunteer Presenter: A. Elizabeth Eck, Vice ing with us. Using successful grants budget management. Students leave involvement as a work in progress. President Training, FIRSTLINK as models, we will walk through this session keenly understanding Participants learn the necessity for Cost: $25.00 grant writing from conceptualiza- the importance of building a strong thorough and well-planned evalua- Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM tion, research, collaboration build- agency foundation for a volunteer tion tools and the review of effec- Date: October 19, 2005 ing, project management, writing staff. tive supervisory skills. They also basics and rejection and post award will learn the basics of conflict Board Risk Management processes. Bring a grant you are Presenter: William McCulley, management that will help ensure The presenters in this session will developing as we map out writing Community Education Specialist, the overall flow and success of the address how to safeguard the non- processes and self-management FIRSTLINK agencies service programs, which profit organization from poor risk techniques for successful grant writ- Cost: $40.00 utilize a volunteer staff. management procedures. An insur- ing. Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Presenter: William McCulley, ance discussion will focus on Presenter: Gailmarie Harris Date: October 18, 2005 Community Education Specialist, Directors and Officers liability Independent Grant Writing FIRSTLINK insurance. Appropriate policies for Consultant Program Components and Cost: $40.00 avoiding common human resources Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 Materials Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM pitfalls will be outlined. Dates: November 16, 2005 Participants learn how to develop Date: November 15, 2005 Presenter: A. Elizabeth Eck, Vice a Policies and Procedures manual, Board Strengthening - Four Parts President Training, FIRSTLINK Volunteer Management Series volunteer job descriptions and Attend all four sessions for $90.00 Cost: $25.00 Co-sponsored by United Way of record keeping system that works. (discount available per person only.) Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Central Ohio. CEU’s available at no The value of risk management is Participants are encouraged to Date: October 26, 2005 extra cost. Participants who com- covered throughout the series but attend all four sessions plete the series will receive a particularly in this session. The This series is a perfect fit for ori- Blended Learning: The Right Mix FIRSTLINK Volunteer Management importance of viewing the volunteer enting new board members and for for Saving Training Time and Certificate. The cost is $195.00 for staff as an integral part of the over- community members who want to Costs. the series (strongly recommended) all agency function is stressed. learn more about the roles of non- Need more funding, time, and The objective of this series is to Presenter: William McCulley, profit board members. These roles staff to train volunteers? provide volunteer managers, admin- Community Education Specialist, are critical to the success of any You can’t afford not to implement a istrators, supervisors and coordina- FIRSTLINK nonprofit organization. This series is program that will reduce costs and

4 Business provide consistent, quality training. Cost: $45.00 Learn how to capitalize on tools Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM COMBA Loan Program Can Help you already have by combining Date: January 10, 2006 your current training programs with Training Location: All Trainings You Start Your Own Business e-Learning delivered via your com- will be in our Training Room at 195 Central Ohio Minority Business • Start up businesses allowed pany’s web site. By blending e- North Grant Avenue. Association is your advocate for • All industries considered Learning with traditional face-to- For further information call small and developing business. • Utilizes Fair Isaac Credit face training, you can easily moti- William S. McCulley, Community Their mission is to provide direct Score System, which evalu- vate your volunteers and staff to Education Specialist at 221-6766 professional services that contribute ates credit score of applicant learn in an interactive, ‘virtual’ ext.123 or email at to the growth and stability of and industry data (Current environment that will save you con- [email protected]. Ohio’s underutilized businesses. and Recent past due accounts siderable training time and costs. Most FIRSTLINK Trainings as One way they do that is through and Collection accounts will Presenters:Cindy Richmond e- well as unique Trainings can be the Business Loan Express (BLX) have a very negative affect Learning Designer and Ted brought to you and tailored to your Community Express Loan Program. on the borrowers Score and Coffman Web & GUI organization’s specific needs. Here is a Fact Sheet on BLX. See if loan decision). Designer/Developer it might be something that can help • Franchise must be on SBA you. For more info contact approved Franchise Eulaunda Y. Jones Joins EZ News COMBA at 614.252.8005. Registry. (www.franchis- eregistry.com/registry/) munity for close to 30 years. BLX Fact Sheet • Loan funds for Business Eulaunda has provided service to Serves the Following Communities Acquisition not allowed. companies and organizations such (51% owned and controlled) Working capital loan to busi- as The Call & Post Newspaper, The • Minorities ness after acquisition has Communicator Newspaper, The • Women been completed is permitted. Columbus POST Newspaper and • Veterans currently Black Pages of Ohio • Low to Moderate Income Process Business Resource Guide and The Areas, Hub Zones and other • Application Submitted by TA Urban Trendsetters News Magazine. SBA designated areas. Provider or Applicant Eulaunda takes much pride in the • Upon approval of loan, community by volunteering at Specifications Commitment Letter and The Compact would like to wel- Beatty Recreation Center serving as • Loan amounts of $5k up to Closing Documents are sent come Eulaunda Y. Jones-Columbus’ President of the Community $25k to TA Provider and/or Advertising Lady to the EZ News Recreation Council (CRC) and also • Unsecured Borrower team. Eulaunda has joined the EZ as Fundraising Chairperson for • Typically 7 year term • Signed Commitment Letter News team to assist businesses and Columbus Community Recreation • Prime + 4.75% - adjusted and Closing Documents are organizations reach a broader cus- Council that serves all of the recre- quarterly returned to BLX tomer base through advertising in ation centers and CRC’s. 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Ohio Avenue Walt Reiner, President [email protected] [email protected] Meets 2nd Tuesday at noon at www.shortnorth.org Greater Linden Development Long Street Business Stan's Restaurant- SNBA meets 1st Wednesday each Columbus Enterprise Center Corp. Association 4333 Westerville Rd month at 9:30a at Union Station, 1393 E Broad St, 43205 Ronald Dozier, Executive Director Adam Porter, President 630 N. High Street 614.252.7805 2572 Cleveland Ave, 43211 823½ East Long St, Suite 200, North Market District Business colsenterprisecenter.com 614.263.2492 43203 Association University Community Business [email protected] [email protected] 59 W Spruce St, 43215 Association E. Fifth Avenue Business www.greaterlinden.org Contact: Anne J. Ross-Womack 614.563.3533 Pasquale Grado, Executive Director Association 614.251.6038 [email protected] N High St, 43201 Donald Love, President Hilltop Business Association Contact: Brian Higgs 614.299.2866 S.O.U.L. CDC Barbara Lowry, President Main Street Businessmen’s Call for meeting times. Meets every 2 months, 2nd 3147 E. Fifth Ave, 43219 P.O. Box 44217, 43204 Association Wednesday, 11:30a at the Holiday 614.231-9150 614.527.6829 Walter Cates, President/CEO Olde Towne East Business Inn on Lane Ave e-mail: [email protected] General meeting the 2nd 923 East Main St, 43205 Association Meets 3rd Wednesday of month, Wednesday, 5:30p at various loca- 614.253.2963 [email protected] Ohio Women's Business 10a, at E 5th Ave Community tions. [email protected] Meets 1st Tuesday of month, Resource Center- Center, 2743 E 5th Ave Meets quarterly on 3rd Thur, 6p 5:30p at Design Center (OWBRN-WBC) Linden Business Network Community Meeting Room 1393 E Broad St 2nd fl Franklinton Board of Trade Linden Resource Center Milo-Grogan Business 65 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215 Dick Bangs, Executive Director 2572 Cleveland Ave Association 614.258.4811/ 866-923-2378 455 W Broad St, 43215 Contact: Angela McBridge Jeff Werner, President Parsons Avenue Merchants 614.258.4813 fax 614.224.7550 614.231.4175 1152 Sydney St, 43201 Association Web site: www.owbrn.org e-mail: [email protected] Meets 4th Thurs of month, 5:30p 614.470.2576 Jeff Knoll, Coordinator Email: [email protected] www.franklintonboardoftrade.org Meets 1st Thursday, 5:30p at vari- 827 Parsons Ave, 43206 WNET Roundtables 2nd Mon Meets 3rd Thursday of month, The Livingston Avenue ous locations 614.444.2192 11:30a-1:30p meets at 1393 E 12p, at Florentine Restaurant, 907 Collaborative For Community [email protected] Broad St 1st fl W. Broad Street Development Mt Vernon Avenue District www.parsonsavenue.org Workshops 1st Mondays 6p-8p 1376 E. Livingston Ave, 43205 Improvement Association Meets 1st Thur, 12p, at Plank's (various locations) Greater Hilltop Community 614.257.1376 OSU University Hospital East Café, 743 Parsons Avenue Development Corporation [email protected] 1492 E Broad St, lower level (GHCDC) www.Neighborhoodlink.com/colu President: Melvin Steward Alina Butler, Director mbus/laccd 614.258.3130 2300 W Broad, 43204 Meets 3rd Wednesday, 11a

5 Finance by David C Cunningham, Edward Jones On Track Toward Retirement Savings Goals? Retiring? Watch Out eral alternative retirement-income scenarios. for Investment Scams After you determine about how much money If you're planning to retire soon, you have a lot you'll need during your retirement years, your to anticipate: more time with your family, the next step, not surprisingly, is to figure out chance to travel, the freedom to pursue your hob- where that money will come from. Basically, bies, and so on. Yet, there's one thing you'll want you will need to rely on three sources: Social to avoid during your retirement years: investment Security, employer-sponsored retirement plans, scams. and personal savings and investments. Let's Unfortunately, retirees are the number one tar- take a quick look at each of these: get for investment con artists. Unscrupulous • Social Security - No one can predict the stock brokers and financial planners do engage in ultimate result of the current national debate on abusive practices, and they seek out the elderly. funding Social Security. But no matter what However, you are far from defenseless against Although he may never have said it, Mark happens, one thing is clear: Social Security will this kind of behavior. You can avoid being Twain, the author of Huckleberry Finn, is often only cover a relatively small percentage of your "scammed" by following these suggestions: credited with this quote: "Everybody talks retirement income - perhaps one-fifth to one- Ask for credentials, background and references. about the weather, but nobody does anything third of what you will need. To get an idea of As amazing as it may seem, anyone can call him- about it." Unfortunately, just about the same what you can expect, study your Social Security self or herself a "financial planner," "financial thing can be said about saving for retirement: benefit statement when it arrives in the mail. advisor" or similar term. Before working with We all think about it, but we don't take much • Employer-sponsored retirement plans - If anyone, ask for credentials, and find out how this action. you have a traditional "defined benefit" retire- person plans to work with you. You may want to In fact, your fellow Americans are, at the ment plan that is based on your years of service ask these types of questions: moment, doing an inadequate job of saving for and level of income, your employer should be • "What securities licenses do you hold?" their retirement. Early in 2005, personal saving able to provide you with a statement projecting • "How long has your company been in as a percentage of disposable personal income your future benefits. If you have a 401(k), existence?" was just 0.4 percent, according to the Bureau of 403(b) or 457 plan, your income will depend • "How are you compensated?" Economic Analysis, an agency of the U.S. somewhat on the performance of the invest- • "How frequently will you communicate Department of Commerce. And consider these ments within your plan. Keep close track of with me?" numbers from the 2005 Retirement Confidence how your plan is doing, and make adjustments, • "Which methods will you employ to Survey, issued by the Employee Benefits as needed, to diversify your holdings and man- determine if an investment is suitable for my Research Institute: age your risk. risk tolerance and individual needs?" • Nearly four in 10 workers have not saved • Personal savings and investments - • "Can you give me the names of some anything at all for retirement. Closely monitor the performance of your IRA, references?" • Those who have put something away are not stocks and other investments. If they are not If you are dealing with a reputable financial saving nearly enough. Half the workers sur- producing the type of return you need to help professional, he or she will be happy to answer veyed have set aside, on average, just $25,000. you meet your retirement income goals, you these and other questions. But if you notice • About 60 percent of those surveyed have not may have to make changes over time, keeping someone acting nervously or evasively when you even tried to calculate how much they'll need in mind your need for diversification and your pose these inquiries, break off communication during their retirement years. tolerance for risk. instantly; you simply cannot afford to trust some- How can you determine how much you'll By taking the time to calculate your retire- one who is less than 100 percent forthcoming need to live comfortably during retirement? ment funding needs, and by knowing where with you. You'll need to consider a variety of factors, your income is coming from, and how much Don't be overly cooperative at first encounter. including the age at which you retire, your you can expect, you can avoid unpleasant sur- If a stranger calls and asks for personal or finan- retirement lifestyle, your health and your pro- prises when you retire. So, start planning today cial information, be suspicious. Con artists are jected longevity. To arrive at a good estimate, for a rewarding tomorrow. good at winning their way into people's confi- you may want to work with a financial profes- dence; furthermore, if you are a polite individual, sional - someone with the tools to generate sev- you may feel it's rude not to listen. This combina- tion of their smooth talk and your good manners can be dangerous. You are under no obligation to What is the Columbus Minority Contractors listen to anyone on the phone; if you suspect you are talking to a predator, simply hang up or ask & Business Assistance Program? to be placed on a "do not call" list. Never say yes to "you must act now" offers. If The Columbus Minority Contractors and includes the following communities: Athens, you receive an investment offer that "must" be Business Assistance Program is one of nine in a Belmont, Champaign, Clark, Coshocton, acted upon immediately, walk away - fast. Any network of programs funded by the Ohio Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, offer that sounds too good to be true is too good Department of Development commissioned to Guernsey, Hocking, Knox, Logan, Licking, to be true. Legitimate investment opportunities provide business counseling and technical assis- Madison, Marion, Monroe, Morgan, Morrow, will still be around tomorrow and next week. tance to small and developing business owned Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pickaway, Richland, Always stay in charge of your money. Never firms. Operated by the Central Ohio Minority Union and Washington. work with anyone who is eager to take "total Business Association, the program provides MCBAP assists clients with loan preparation. control" of your money. True investment profes- comprehensive services to the Central Ohio Clients of the Columbus Enterprise Center are sionals will make recommendations based on community in the following areas: receiving assistance with applying for your needs, communicate with you regularly and • Contract Opportunities Community Express Loans. An initiative involve you in every step of the investment • Business Start-Up between the Small Business Administration and process. • Business Expansion the National Community Reinvestment Take action immediately if you have trouble • Loan Packaging Coalition (NCRC) authorizes designated retrieving principal. Unless you are investing in a • Bond Packaging lenders to increase SBA lending to applicants fixed-term vehicle, such as a bond, you should be • Business Certification located in low income neighborhoods, women, able to receive your funds or profits within a rea- • Economic Development minorities, and veterans. sonable amount of time. If the broker you are • Financial Referrals The range for the loan is from $5,000.00 to working with "stalls" you when you say you • Education & Training $50,000.00 dollars. The loan is to be used for want to pull out your principal or profits, report The Columbus MCBAP assists socially and business purposes. him or her to securities regulators, such as the economically disadvantaged persons including An important component of this loan is that National Association of Securities Dealers. but not limited to: African-American ; Asian/ lenders also provide technical assistance to By taking these steps, you can help avoid being Indian American; Asian Pacific-American; recipients. victimized by con artists. So, stay vigilant, seek out Hispanic; Native-American and Females. For more information contact COMBA at honest advice- and enjoy your retirement years. The service area for the Columbus MCBAP 614.252.8005.

6 Finance How Will Oil Prices Affect Your Investment Plans?

Even before Hurricane Katrina caused its might hear that now is a good time to invest in • Look at the "fundamentals" - You'll find it almost incomprehensible damage to the Gulf energy companies. And it may be true that, in the much easier to avoid being influenced by short- Coast, most of us shuddered when we had to fill coming months, some of these stocks will do term events if you become familiar with the fun- our cars' gas tanks. With prices at $3 a gallon in well. But you need to be cautious about basing damentals of an investment. For example, if some parts of the country, and crude oil hitting any investment decisions on short-term trends. you're considering a stock, you can take into $70 per barrel, we were already in uncharted ter- So, what can you do to avoid being buffeted by account how it might be affected by rising ener- ritory. Then, Katrina temporarily knocked out forces and events that you can't control? gy prices, but don't stop there. Is it a stable com- about 12 percent of U.S. refining capacity, along Consider these suggestions: pany? Does it seem to be priced fairly? Does its with a significant part of the Gulf's natural gas • Diversify - The more diversified you are, the products or services have good long-term poten- and oil production. So, as a driver, you probably less susceptible your portfolio will be to rising tial? Does it have a solid management team? shouldn't expect too much relief at the pump any oil prices, higher interest rates, political turmoil And, perhaps most importantly, does it meet your time soon. But how about as an investor? Do you or other factors. Spread your dollars among high- specific investment needs? By digging deep into need to adjust your investment strategy in quality stocks, investment-grade bonds, Treasury your reasons for investing in any security, you'll response to high oil prices? bills and other securities. position yourself to make smart decisions. It's a difficult question. If oil prices and energy • Know your risk tolerance - If your invest- Focus on the future: Today, high energy prices, costs continue to remain high, it's probably not ments are keeping you up at night, then you are and their possible impact on the economy and good news for some areas of the financial mar- taking on too much risk. On the other hand, if the financial markets, are making big news. Next kets. Although businesses are looking for ways to "ultra-conservative" vehicles, such as certificates year - who knows? The fact is that there will offset higher energy costs, they will eventually of deposit, dominate your holdings, you may be always be "reasons" to shake up your investment be forced to pass on these expenses to consumers limiting your needed growth potential. You may strategies. But the smartest investors are the ones or accept lower profit margins - and either devel- want to work with an investment professional to who find the course that's right for them - and opment could hurt stock prices. create a diversified portfolio that accurately stick with it. On the other hand, some stocks or industries reflects both your risk tolerance and your long- may actually benefit from high oil prices. You term goals. Don't Get Caught Up in Real Estate Frenzy

If you've owned your home for a while, you book Irrational Exuberance, writes that the real future results. know that it's probably worth a lot more than estate "bubble" may soon burst, and he supports • Don't "leverage" yourself too heavily - With what you paid for it. In fact, over the past five his claim by showing that median home prices interest rates still so low, it can be tempting to years, U.S. residential property has increased in are now six to nine times greater than median buy more and more property, if you've got at value by almost 50 percent, according to the income in some areas of the country. He also least enough cash for down payments. But it's Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. That's a pretty shows that U.S. home prices, when adjusted for never a good idea to go heavily into debt for any impressive appreciation - but it doesn't mean that inflation, have not constantly risen in value. type of investment. real estate is a "can't miss" investment. And there's certainly historical precedent for Consider REITs: If you're going to invest in Of course, you wouldn't be alone in thinking housing prices to fall quickly and sharply. Many real estate, you may want to look at real estate that now is a great time to become a "person of areas of the country have experienced "boom investment trusts (REITs), which provide diver- property." Some 23 percent of all homes pur- and bust" cycles in their housing markets. sification by property type and location. You can chased in 2004 were for investment, and a fur- Does this mean you should avoid real estate purchase REITS in appropriate amounts, without ther 13 percent were vacation homes, according entirely as an investment possibility? No. But borrowing, and they offer greater liquidity than to surveys done by the National Association of before you sign on the dotted line, keep these individual properties. Also, most REITs provide Realtors. And the number of chapters of the two rules in mind: attractive current income, which can prove valu- National Real Estate Investors Association •Don't expect huge returns - From the start of able should real estate prices decline or remain jumped from 44 in 2002 to 170 in 2005. 1980 to the end of 2004, home sales prices stagnant for a long period of time. Clearly, real estate investing is hot. Over the increased 247 percent - which looks pretty good, But whether you buy REITs or other types of past few years, the combination of low interest until you see that, over the same period, the S&P real estate, don't go overboard. As a general rule, rates and high demand for housing has pushed 500 rose more than 1,000 percent. In other you should probably have no more than 5 per- prices up, up and away. But how long can they words, don't anticipate that real estate is going to cent to 10 percent of your portfolio in real estate. continue to soar? constantly beat out your other investments, By sticking to that level, you can help avoid a lot Not for much longer, according to some because it probably won't happen. Do keep in of problems - and you won't get drenched if a experts. Yale economist Robert Shiller, in his mind that past performance is not a guarantee of "bubble" pops. Finance Resource Guide City of Columbus Dehan Enterprises Huntington National Bank Finance Department: 614.645.8200 Insurance & Financial Services Personal Banking 614.480.2265 Income Tax: 614.645.7370 Sandra Moody Commercial Lending 614.480.5279 614.238.3520 Mortgage Loans Columbus Compact Corporation [email protected] 614.480.6505 1000 E Main St Job Opportunity Columbus, OH 43205 ELH & Associates 614.480.5627 614.251.0926 Relationship/Wealth Mgt www.huntington.com 1983 Merryhill Drive BankOne Columbus, OH 43219 National City Personal Banking: 800.310.1111 614.209.9748 Personal Banking 800.347.5626 Small Business Banking: 800.404.4111 New Small Business 888.622.4249 First Mortgages: 800.800.4663 Fifth Third Bank Mortgage Loans Job Line: 614.248.0779 Small Business Lending: 614.233.4691 800.752.0508 www.bankone.com Mortgages: 614.233.4648 www.nationalcity.com Job Line: 614.341.2611 David Cunningham, Edward Jones www.53.com Have a Financial resource that Investment Representative should be listed? 179 E Beck St Just give us a call at 614.251.0926. Columbus, OH 43206 614.461.5803 Listings are free!

7 Neighborhood Life Long Street Heritage District Street Banner Program Begins, Last of Columbus Foundation Recipients Long Street has gotten a face lift recently. In for the areas. Long Street’s banners were designed by September, street banners filled the light poles as part local graphic artist Suzette Matheson in a collaboration of on-going projects to revitalize the area. Long Street with the Long Street Businessmen’s Association is the 6th area to receive banners as part of the (LSBA). Columbus Compact’s Streetscape Project. Other areas Some neighborhoods already had a banner program in include Driving Park, Franklinton, Olde Towne East, place and the new banners were an addition to those. Linden, and Mt Vernon. Others received banners for the first time. Either way, A large part of the funding for this project came from residents are enjoying the additions to their streets. The Columbus Foundation. The Columbus Foundation Long Street’s banners include a holiday banner, a awarded the Compact with a $35,000 grant through Heritage District distinction banner, a Long Street Bike their Neighborhood Partnership Program. The award Tour banner and a Historic Walking Tour banner set. was for a new street banner program that will distin- Founded in 1943, the Columbus Foundation is the guish the Heritage Districts from other areas in town community's resource for charitable giving and the and bring notoriety and distinction to the neighbor- largest grant making foundation serving central Ohio. hoods. The Columbus Foundation grant is a compli- The Foundation works with donors from all walks of ment to the Seasonal Banner Program funded by the life who want to create unique funds to improve the Compact. Unfortunately, due to major federal funding communities they care about. For more information: cutbacks, the Compact will no longer be able to contin- www.columbusfoundation.org. ue the banner program. For more info on LSBA call 614.251.6038 or email The Neighborhood Design Center worked with neigh- [email protected]. For the Compact: 614.251.0926 or borhood groups to design many of the seasonal banners www.colscompact.com.

continued from pg 1 to show off the efforts of local businesses and residents as they work to Columbus Music Hall Fills with revitalize their neighborhood. With all the current renovations and devel- opments, the area has become an ideal environment for homeowners who Jazz at Weekly Musical Events take pride in their properties.” Every Monday, 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 Porter believes that as the face of the community continues to improve, p.m., Wiester’s 21 piece Famous it will attract more businesses and strengthen the economy. Jazz Orchestra takes to the stage in According to Porter and Dannie Palmore; President of Policy Works and this historic and intimate venue. assistant coordinator for the Tour, they liked the idea of cycling because it Vaughn Wiester’s life is an encourages fitness while providing an active way for participants to see all immersion in music-listening, the changes in the neighborhood. “We knew this event would draw peo- teaching, writing, playing and con- ple, there are more people using bikes nowadays,” said Palmore. “Riding ducting. Even his hobbies (an is fun, healthy and much more economical.” extensive LP collection and core band. $6.00 at the door. To encourage a community atmosphere, the tour also featured a library) further his musical inter- Then every Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. - Vendor’s Marketplace along the sidewalks and parking lot of the Lincoln ests. Wiester’s performance expe- 11:30 p.m. it’s Yumbambé Latin Theater. Vendors provided informational medical information, legal mate- rience began in high school under Salsa Jazz. rials, food and one of a kind hand made ethnic merchandise. “We are con- the tutelage of Robert H. Bechtel. Yumbambé makes its home at the fident that this event gave this area the positive exposure it needed, while Highlights of his career include the Columbus Music Hall, presenting providing a fun day for the families, participants and spectators, said Riley Norris Band, Dave Workman Afro-Cuban Jazz and Salsa to Annie J. Ross – Womack, CEO of LSBA. Blues Band, Woody Herman diverse dancing audiences. The The Long Street Tour was sponsored by Time Warner Cable, United Orchestra and Terry Waldo’s release of their CD introducing Health Care, Ohio State University Health Systems, Ohio Sickle Cell and Ragtime Orchestra. vocalists Maria Duque Rivera and Health Association, Policy Works, Porter Laboratories, Team Columbus A native of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Eddie Estremera, Yumbambé Salsa Event Promotions, Small Business Solutions, Major Taylor Cycling Club, Vaughn says playing with the Jazz, features alumni from the Columbus Compact Corporation, Dasani, Gideon Development Woody Herman Orchestra from band’s 9-year history. Corporation, King Arts Complex, Columbus Children’s Hospital and the 1974-1976 “was the pinnacle expe- Yumbambé performs annually for City of Columbus. rience of my life.” In addition to Festival Latino, produced by Music playing trombone, he also arranged In The Air, a program of the for the Herman band. Herman Columbus Recreation and Parks recorded Wiester’s chart of the department, and participates in the Charles Mingus ballad “Duke Artists-In-Schools program, a part Ellington’s Sound of Love” featur- of the Greater Columbus Arts ing a Herman solo. “That was prob- Council’s Community Arts ably the biggest feather in my cap,” Education Program. he says, “that Woody recorded one Eddie Estremera vocals, Maria of my charts.” Duque Rivera vocals, Matt Ellis He also played briefly with the trombone, Kris Keith - flute and sax, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra directed Jim Garee trumpet, Pat Ankrom - by Buddy Morrow and served as congas, Mark Henderson bongo/per- chief arranger for the Columbus cussion, Luis Biava percussion, Jazz Orchestra, Terry Waldo’s Robert Beasley bongo/percussion, Ragtime Orchestra and the Doc Scott Gold Bass and composer, Jon Everhart Band. Eshelman piano and arranger, Eric Today he performs with the “the FISH” Paton leader and tim- Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and leads bales. Special guest vocalists his own 21-piece band, the Famous Natalie Myers and Sophia Tolliver. Jazz Orchestra, which plays every For more information on Monday night at the Columbus Yumbambé visit their website at Music Hall. He also co-leads an 8- www.yumbambe.com. piece group, Brasileira, which per- For more information on the forms the popular music of Brazil. Columbus Music Hall and their Many of Vaughn’s arrangements events call 614.464.0044 or colum- can be heard regularly with the [email protected].

8 Neighborhood Life Lots to Do in Linden; Litter League, Landlord Assoc, Night Out • The Street Sweepers 4) Promote community partnership • The Advisors organizations like Block Watch to keep reporting on the progressive or degrading The Greater Linden Landlord conditions caused by either landlords, tenants, or both. Association 5) Maintain a close, working relationship The Greater Linden Landlord Association with the Columbus Division of Police meets the third Thursday of every other month at through Linden’s Community Liaison 7 p.m. Landlords who have property within the Officers, City Code Enforcement, and the Linden community are encouraged to participate. Department of Development to report all The association’s goal is to collectively work conditions and situations that threaten the with neighborhood groups and the residents to habitability of the Linden area. stabilize the Linden community, thereby securing The next meeting of the Greater Linden their property investments. Through partnership, Landlord Association will be on Thursday, The Linden Litter League dialogue, and cooperation between the public October 20, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Linden The Linden Litter League is a summer clean up sector, area residents, and GLLA, the associa- Resource Center. Guest speakers will include project that takes place within the Linden com- tion’s goal is to remove the negative elements representatives from Liberty Tax and Chase munity. Community residents form teams and presently hindering the continued development Bank. The meeting’s topics will be tax saving choose a designated area that they will clean at of the Linden community. By maintaining a information for community investors. For more least one Saturday per month. This year, seven high level of standards for both landlords and information, contact Ron at 614.263.2492. teams participated in the Linden Litter League tenants whose violations disrupt the peaceful clean up efforts that took place during the enjoyment and habitable conditions of the National Night Out months of April through August. Throughout the Linden community, the association is striving to The Greater Linden Development season, volunteer judges viewed and scored the revive the Linden legacy of safety, security, and Corporation’s 4th Annual National Night Out areas. Team participants were able to receive solidarity of all who live within Linden’s bor- event was held on Tuesday, August 2nd at The gift passes, gift certificates, and free admission to ders. Good Shepherd Baptist Church, located at 1555 several local venues for their volunteer service Some activities of the Greater Linden Landlord E. Hudson. Over 220 community residents and efforts. On August 25th team members and Association include: supporters participated in an evening filled with their families were invited to attend an ending 1) Bi-monthly meetings with topics and safety information, free food, and fun. Several event which took place at the Columbus Square presentations dealing with issues of land- noted guests attended including the Mayor of Bowling Palace. They enjoyed an evening full lord/tenant rights and responsibilities, Columbus, Michael B. Coleman. Many commu- of fun, bowling, and food! Each team was rec- code enforcement of property infrastruc- nity organizations including The Columbus ognized and awarded a team plaque, and each ture and appearance, problem tenants and Health Department, The Ohio Wildlife Society, individual participant received a personal certifi- slumlords, vacancies and trash removal, and Columbus College of Art and Design came cate. The Greater Linden Development and rental disputes. out to support the Linden community and its Corporation would like to thank all the partici- 2) To correspond with investors about efforts to make Linden a safer place to call pants and sponsors for making the 3rd annual the importance of being an asset to the home. The Greater Linden Development Linden Litter League a great success! community and to educate prospective Corporation would like to thank all attendees and Congratulations and thank you to all the teams Linden homebuyers on the benefits to self sponsors for their support and concern about our that participated: and community when they invest within community! their own neighborhood. • The 20th Avenue Trash Masters 3) Endorse a high standard of living for • Dionne & Darryl’s Cleaning Team Linden Pride Festival & Parade Linden tenants by educating landlords on • The Youth of GNCAC A day of family fun. Scheduled for Saturday, their responsibilities and tenants on their • The Youth Build Community October 8. For more info call St Stephens at rights. • The Greater Linden Garbage Grabbers 614.294.6347 x113. Old Oaks Prepares for Holiday Tour One way to support the Old Oaks Holiday Tour munity invest for months before each tour is paid of Homes is by taking out an ad in the tour book- off many times over when such a wonderful let which all attendees receive at the beginning of event like the Old Oaks Holiday Tour of Homes their tour. This booklet becomes a souvenir of the comes to fruition. The tour is one of the high- festivities which goes home with the participants. lights of our year as a community and we ask They have kept most of the prices for their tour you to consider being a part of this very special booklet ads at the same rate as last year. If you experience with your support as well as by com- would like to place an ad, please have your art ing to the tour and having a memorable time. work to them by October 15. If you know of a Thank you for your continued interest and sup- business that might be interested in reaching out port of Old Oaks - Columbus’ best kept secret! to the members of our diverse community, please pass the following information on to them: •Full page back cover ad (5 by 8 1/2): $300 •Full page inside front cover ad (5 by 8 1/2): $250 •Full page ad inside (5 by 8 1/2): $225 Once again, as summer is just starting to end, •1/2 page ad inside (5 x 4 1/4): $135 you start to think about frost, twinkling lights •1/4 page ad inside (2 3/4 x 4 1/4): $85. and decorated trees all of which will be in abun- In addition, the tour booklet will also feature a dant supply at the Old Oaks Fourth Annual Patrons page again this year, this page allows Holiday Tour of Homes. This year the tour will individuals to donate and support the Old Oaks take place on December 10th from 4pm to 8pm. Civic Association and the Holiday Tour of Last year’s tour was our most successful ever, Homes. Levels start at Acorn for gifts up to $50, due in large part to the support of the neighbor- Oak Leaf for gifts between $50 - $200, and Great hood businesses surrounding Old Oaks as well as Oak for gifts of $200 and above. People who our long term friends who always surprise us donate money will be listed as patrons in the tour with their continuing generosity. They invite you booklet. Please let your friends, family and to join with us again this year in our celebration neighbors know about this special way to support of the holiday season as well as the unique com- our neighborhood. munity of Old Oaks. All of the hard work that members of our com-

9 Neighborhood Life After School Programs Essential to Child’s Academic Development

Livingston Elementary School and Champion YWCA Middle School. The YWCA conducted two after school pro- Each of these programs provided students with grams using Empowerment Zone funds at Barrett tutoring and academic assistance including 30-45 and Indianola Middle Schools. minutes of homework, reading and/or tutoring Participants at each school received the follow- help per day; various recreational activities bas- ing services: daily homework and tutoring assis- ketball, group games, free play, etc., enrichment tance, pre and post-evaluations of participants’ and social skill development activities including attendance, GPA, and disciplinary infractions; board games, art projects, field trips, and small plus daily educational, physical, and social activ- group discussions centered on topics such as ities. anger management, decision making, life skill YMCA conducted after school programs using development, manners, etiquette, violence, alco- Empowerment Zone funds at two Near East side hol, and drug prevention. locations: Main Street Elementary School and the Eldon Ward branch of the YMCA. Read Columbus Read – Woodland Meadows At Main Street elementary school, the YMCA Read Columbus Read, located in the Woodland provided homework and proficiency test assis- Meadows housing complex on the East Side of tance, reading enhancement activities incorporat- Columbus created a program to increase the ing flashcards, journal writing, and puzzles; interest in reading and enhance the reading levels indoor and outdoor recreational activities, pro- of youth in the Woodland Meadows neighbor- gram lesson plans that incorporate anger man- hood. agement techniques, drug and alcohol preven- These programs provided daily homework and tion, personal safety, hygiene, and self-esteem, tutoring assistance to students, ensured that all plus a variety of activities will be set up in stu- participants obtained a library card and worked dent interest areas (arts and crafts, games, puz- to increase the number of books read by each zles, reading, outdoor play, etc.). student during the school year/summer and The Eldon Ward program catered primarily to increase the personal libraries of each student in middle school students from the Empowerment the program. Zone and provided daily homework assistance and tutoring - focusing on proficiency areas; Gladden Community House worked with local Columbus Public High Gladden Community House, also located in Recreational, social, cultural and academic sup- Schools and local colleges to give participants an Franklinton provided an after school program port/enhancement opportunities during non- early introduction to High School and College that worked to school performance of 24-28 school hours are an essential component of every opportunities; activities including anger manage- Franklinton youth through increased grade per- child’s academic development. ment, peer pressure, drug and alcohol education, formance, attendance, and grade promotion rates. After School Programs are integral parts of the personal safety and hygiene, team building, self- Activities for this program included: daily Compact’s overarching Neighborhood-based esteem and character development; supervised reading, tutoring and other homework assistance, Educational Strategies Initiative. They are sports instruction and play; and a field trip to the small group reading instruction, community ser- designed to provide neighborhoods with the Hoover Y-Park facility to participate in a variety vice projects, daily recreation activities, special opportunity to utilize schools and other commu- of outdoor team building activities. events and field trips, and group counseling nity facilities to provide after-hours educational activities for participants. experiences for youth aged 5 to 15. These pro- Boys and Girls Club of Columbus, Inc. grams promote the youth’s intellectual, emotion- The Boys and Girls Club of Columbus, Inc., Urban Concern – South Linden Neighborhood al, and social development. Unfortunately, major located in the Franklin neighborhood of the Urban Concern, located in the South Linden federal funding cuts has caused the Compact to Empowerment Zone, conducted a program that area of the Empowerment Zone, provided tutor- cutback on their past support of ASPs. provided after school educational, physical and ing and academic enhancement activities for par- The objectives that this initiative seeks to social enrichment activities for EZ youth. ticipants. Urban Concern also incorporated Life achieve are as follows: These activities included daily homework and Skills, job readiness, and volunteer components • Expand the number of quality non-school tutoring assistance, educational games and high- to its after school program. hour initiatives for EZ Youth. yield learning activities, various socialization and • Provide for coordination and integration of recreation activities, physical educational activi- Directions for Youth and Families non-school hour initiatives in 10 neighbor ties including group games, team games, and fit- Directions for Youth and Families, located near hoods. ness tests. the University and Weinland Park neighborhoods • Involve participating families in setting goals This program also provided access to computer provided an after school program designed to for the after-school programs. labs with Internet access and various educational improve grades and school attendance, and • Improve educational outcomes by raising software packages, conducted drug and alcohol improve interpersonal relationship skills for grade point average of participating kids. prevention activities through the SMART Moves Empowerment Zone youth. program with an emphasis on life skills and Additional activities this program provided During the 2004-2005 school-year, the follow- refusal skills, and an Arteen Program, which pro- included: the Artistic Leaders Promoting Success ing organizations have provided quality after vided comprehensive arts class for teen partici- (ALPS) program, drum and dance ensembles; art school programming for students and have com- pants. workshops; T-shirt and greeting card design and bined to serve over 1700 Empowerment Zone production; drama and vocal instruction and per- youth. Each program also worked to encourage Communities in Schools formances; computer education and tutoring; and parents to interact with staff and students and Communities in Schools conducted two pro- social/recreational groups. assist with the program as frequently as possible. grams using Empowerment Zone funds at

Old Oaks Civic Association Officers. Below is a list of officers for the Old Oaks Civic Association. President: Vice President: Recording Corresponding Treasurer: Chaplain: Sergeant at Arms: William Sieloff Latricia Sparks Secretary: Secretary: James Jasperse Keith Early Peter Dully (Bill) 624 Wilson Avenue Monna Manning Vivian Peterson (Jim) 605 ½ Champion 729 Wilson Ave 677 Wilson Avenue Columbus, 43205 654 Wilson Avenue 729 Linwood Ave 654 Wilson Ave Ave Columbus, 43205 Columbus, 43205 614.253.2450 Columbus, 43205 Columbus, 43205 Columbus, 43205 Columbus, 43205 614.258.2327 614.257.1117 614.253.3776 614.258.2005 614.253.3776 Email: Email: Email: Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

10 Neighborhood Life Neighborhood Investors Series 2005 Continues to Help Communities

Neighborhood Investor Series is helping build potential income generating assets. Tuesday, November 29, 2005 neighborhoods through community investment. • Local control by residents ensures properties 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm The Columbus Empowerment Zone is thriving are well-maintained and cared for. Topic: “Understanding Taxes and Real with development projects. • You will gain valuable experience in the areas Estate Investments” Now is an excellent time to invest in real estate of property management, real estate financ- in the Columbus Empowerment Zone. ing, rehabilitation, property analysis, plus Wednesday, November 30, 2005 The neighborhood investors’ series is an initia- much more. 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm tive focused on educating Columbus’ central city • Home ownership is one of the most effective Topic: “Financing Strategies for Real Estate residents about real estate and encouraging them ways to build wealth for the future. Investment” to invest in residential or commercial develop- The Neighborhood Investors Series is a 5-day ment in their community. workshop that provides a wide range of educa- Thursday, December 1, 2005 The primary objective of the Neighborhood tional services in real estate: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Investors Series is to effectively work towards • Overview of Real Estate – Investing in Topic: “Renovating Your Real Estate the growth and betterment of Columbus’ central Residential and Commercial Properties Investment” city neighborhoods by working with the commu- • Financing Investment Properties nity to invest in area properties. Through effec- • Taxes and Investment Properties Friday, December 2, 2005 tive education and access to resources, the pro- • Best Practices in Property Management 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm gram is designed to give residents tools towards • Renovating Investment Properties Topic: “Best Practices in Property becoming homeowners or investors. All workshops are presented by a diverse group Management” Six reasons why you should invest in real of professionals experienced in real estate topics. The class is held at the Model Neighborhood estate in your community: Facility (1393 E. Broad St). Free parking located • Investing in residential or commercial proper- 2005 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: in rear of the building. The cost for this work- ty can be an excellent source of income. shop is $30.00 • Owning real estate in your community con- Monday, November 28, 2005 For more information about the program or to tributes to a neighborhood’s growth, vitality 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm register for a workshop, please contact Adero and quality of life. Topic: “What is Real Estate? Investing in Robinson at 614.251.0926 or visit our website at • Allows local residents control of land and Residential and Commercial Properties” http://www.colscompact.com/programs.html.

Central Community House’s 1st recognize them too! As part of our Grand ored at special award ceremony at our Annual Village Makers Award Opening Celebration they are initiating an annual Community Festival and Picnic on October 22, Nominations Being Accepted event to pay tribute to those in our community 2005. To honor your “Village Maker” they are who demonstrate the true definition of “It Takes accepting submissions September 19th through Have you ever needed a helping hand and a Village to Raise a Child.” A “village maker” October 7, 2005. For more information please someone in your community was there to pro- may be that youth who shovels your snow; the call CCH at 252-3157 and ask for Kila Walker, vide it? Do you know someone who goes that neighbor who watches your child in an emer- Amber Bennet, or Tristan Dunn, or email extra mile for the good of the community? gency; the neighbor who organizes the communi- [email protected]. Central Community House wants to know and ty block-watch. All those nominated will be hon- Neighborhood Resource Guide NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATES THE HERITAGE DISTRICTS Greater Hilltop Area Commission North Central Area Commission Sylvia A. Garrett Contact: Christopher Hayes The Hilltop Library Brittany Hills Recreation Center 1259 Crooked Tree Ct, 43081 614.251.0926 511 S Hague Ave 2618 Bethesda Ave 614.890.9009ph 614.890.6203fx Meets 1st Tuesday of month, 7:30p Meets 4th Thursday of month, 6:30p [email protected] NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS AND Contact: Patrick McLean Chair: Jimmie Moreland, III COMMISSIONS 614.272.5146 614.291.4399 Rosalyn R White, President The Argyle Park Civic Association Accent & Arts Technology Services Duxberry Elementary, Italian Village Historic Review Old Oaks Civic Association PO Box 09045, 432309 1779 W. Maynard Ave. Commission St. John’s Learning Center, 614.579.4734 Meets 2nd Tuesday of month, 6:30p 109 N Front St. 640 S Ohio Ave, enter in back [email protected] Contact: Gloria Zeebs Anderson 614. Meets 3rd Tuesday of month, 6:15p Meets 2nd Monday of month, 6:30p 267.2693 Chair: Steve Hurtt 614.299.9028 Suzanne Parks Olde Towne East Neighborhood Assoc 294-2 N. Roosevelt Avenue, 43209 Driving Park Area Commission King-Lincoln Bronzeville Membership meetings are held the 2nd 614.239.1650ph 614.235.0837fx Hope Lutheran Church Bethany Presbyterian Church Wednesday of each month at 7.30p [email protected] 820 Lilley Ave 206 N Garfield Ave Columbus Health Department., (240 Meets 4th Tuesday of month, 7p Meets 1st Saturday of month, 4p Parsons Avenue, 2nd floor auditorium) Doyline Williams, President Contact: David Glenn 614.252.9162 614.258.6842 Trustees meetings are held the 1st Business Resources Unlimited Contact: Willis Brown Tuesday of each month at 7p. 92 Edgevale Road, 43209 East Columbus Civic Association 614.470.0229ph 614.235.7542fx E. Columbus Community Center, Milo Grogan Commission Shepard Community Association thepeoplewhoknow@ netwalk.com 2743 E 5th Ave Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church St. Paul United Methodist Church Meets 3rd Thursday of month, 6:30p 858 E 3rd Ave. 2260 E 5th Ave. Indira Mulligan Chair: Dr Troy Shaw 614.253.9388 Meets 2nd Tuesday of month, 7p Meets 3rd Saturday of month 10:30a 209 Piedmont Rd, 43214 Chair: Rick Mann 614.294.0450 Except August. 614.262.1589 The Franklinton Area Commission Chair: Sharon Archie 614.252.4303 [email protected] Franklinton Library Mount Vernon Avenue District 1061 W Town St Improvement Association South Linden Area Commission CITY OF COLUMBUS Meets 2nd Tuesday of month, 6:30p University Hospital East Linden Resource Center Recreation & Parks 614.645.3300 Chair: Helen Evans 614.274.8967 1492 E Broad St 2572 Cleveland Ave. Neighborhood Services 614.645.2869 Meets 3rd Wed of month, 11a Meets 3rd Tuesday of month, 7p Franklin Park Area Association Contact: Melvin Steward Chair: George Walker, Jr 614.294.0273 COLUMBUS COMPACT CORPORATION Franklin Park Conservatory Engine House 11 1777 E Broad St, lower level room Near East Area Commission University Community Association 1000 E Main St Meets 4th Tuesday of month, 6:30p 12th Precinct Community Policing Cnt Northwood & High Building Columbus, OH 43205 Contact: Sandi Potts 614.258.9767 950 East Main St 2231 N High St, Rm. 200 Contact: Dr Steven Waller Meets 2nd Thurs. of month, 6:30p Meets 2nd Wed. of month, 6:30p 614.251.0926 Chair: Kathleen Bailey 614.252.3283 Chair: Sharon Young 614.294.5113

11 Health Back to School Tips The following health and safety tips are from the on a cell phone. • Teach your child when and how to ask for American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).1 Use of Bike help. the tips featured below can make the transition • Always wear a bicycle helmet, no matter how • Encourage your child to make friends with from summer back to school easier for both chil- short or long the ride. other children. dren and parents. • Ride on the right, in the same direction as • Support activities that interest your child. auto traffic. • Alert school officials to the problems and MAKING THE FIRST DAY EASIER • Use appropriate hand signals. work with them on solutions. • Remind your child that she is not the only • Respect traffic lights and stop signs. • Make sure an adult who knows about the student who is a bit uneasy about the first day of • Wear bright color clothing to increase visibility. bullying can watch out for your child’s school. Teachers know that students are anxious • Know the “rules of the road.” safety and well-being when you cannot be and will make an extra effort to make sure every- • www.aap.org/family/bicycle.htm there. one feels as comfortable as possible. Walking to School • Point out the positive aspects of starting • Make sure your child’s walk to a school is a When Your Child Is the Bully school: It will be fun. She’ll see old friends and • Be sure your child knows that bullying is meet new ones. Refresh her memory about previ- never OK. ous years, when she may have returned home after • Set firm and consistent limits on your child’s the first day with high spirits because she had a aggressive behavior. good time. • Be a positive role mode. Show children they • Find another child in the neighborhood with can get what they want without teasing, threatening whom your youngster can walk to school or ride or hurting someone. with on the bus. • Use effective, non-physical discipline, such as • If you feel it is appropriate, drive your child loss of privileges. (or walk with her) to school and pick her up on the • Develop practical solutions with the school first day. principal, teachers, counselors, and parents of the children your child has bullied. BACKPACK SAFETY • Choose a backpack with wide, padded shoul- When Your Child Is a Bystander der straps and a padded back. • Tell your child not to cheer on or even quietly • Pack light. Organize the backpack to use all watch bullying. of its compartments. Pack heavier items closest to • Encourage your child to tell a trusted adult the center of the back. The backpack should never about the bullying. weigh more than 10 to 20 percent of the student’s • Help your child support other children who body weight. may be bullied. Encourage your child to include • Always use both shoulder straps. Slinging a these children in activities. backpack over one shoulder can strain muscles. • Encourage your child to join with others in Wearing a backpack on one shoulder may also telling bullies to stop. increase curvature of the spine. • Consider a rolling backpack. This type of BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE backpack may be a good choice for students who safe route with well-trained adult crossing guards During middle childhood, youngsters need super- must tote a heavy load. Remember that rolling at every intersection. vision. A responsible adult should be available to backpacks still must be carried up stairs, and they • Be realistic about your child’s pedestrian get them ready and off to school in the morning may be difficult to roll in snow. skills. Because small children are impulsive and and watch over them after school until you return less cautious around traffic, carefully consider home from work. TRAVELING TO AND FROM SCHOOL whether or not your child is ready to walk to Children approaching adolescence (11- and 12- Review the basic rules with your youngster: school without adult supervision. year-olds) should not come home to an empty School Bus • Bright colored clothing will make your child house in the afternoon unless they show unusual • Wait for the bus to stop before approaching it more visible to drivers. maturity for their age. from the curb. If alternate adult supervision is not available, par- • Do not move around on the bus. EATING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY ents should make special efforts to supervise their Check to see that no other traffic is coming before Most schools regularly send schedules of cafete- children from a distance. Children should have a crossing. ria menus home. With this advance information, set time when they are expected to arrive at home • Make sure to always remain in clear view of you can plan on packing lunch on the days when and should check in with a neighbor or with a par- the bus driver. the main course is one your child prefers not to eat. ent by telephone. Car Try to get your child’s school to stock healthy If you choose a commercial after-school pro- • All passengers should wear a seat belt and/or choices such as fresh fruit, low-fat dairy products, gram, inquire about the training of the staff. There an age- and size-appropriate car safety seat or water and 100 percent fruit juice in the vending should be a high staff-to-child ratio, and the rooms booster seat. machines. and the playground should be safe. • Your child should ride in a car safety seat Each 12-ounce soft drink contains approximately with a harness as long as possible and then ride in 10 teaspoons of sugar and 150 calories. Drinking DEVELOPING GOOD HOMEWORK AND a belt-positioning booster seat. Your child is ready just one can of soda a day increases a child’s risk STUDY HABITS for a booster seat when she has reached the top of obesity by 60%. Restrict your child’s soft drink • Create an environment that is conducive to weight or height allowed for her seat, her shoulders consumption. doing homework. Youngsters need a permanent are above the top harness slots, or her ears have work space in their bedroom or another part of the reached the top of the seat. BULLYING home that offers privacy. • Your child should ride in a belt-positioning Bullying is when one child picks on another child • Set aside ample time for homework. booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belt fits proper- repeatedly. Usually children being bullied are either • Establish a household rule that the TV set ly (usually when the child reaches about 4’ 9” in weaker or smaller, shy, and generally feel helpless. stays off during homework time. height and is between 8 to 12 years of age). This Bullying can be physical, verbal, or social. It can • Be available to answer questions and offer means the shoulder belt lies across the middle of happen at school, on the playground, on the school assistance, but never do a child’s homework for the chest and shoulder, not the neck or throat; the bus, in the neighborhood, or over the Internet. her. lap belt is low and snug across the thighs, not the When Your Child Is Bullied • To help alleviate eye fatigue, neck fatigue and stomach; and the child is tall enough to sit against • Help your child learn how to respond by brain fatigue while studying, it’s recommended that the vehicle seat back with her legs bent at the teaching your child how to: youngsters close the books for 10 minutes every knees and feet hanging down. 1. Look the bully in the eye. hour and go do something else. All children under 13 years of age should ride in 2. Stand tall and stay calm in a difficult • If your child is struggling with a particular the rear seat of vehicles. situation. subject, and you aren’t able to help her yourself, a • Remember that many crashes occur while 3. Walk away. tutor can be a good solution. Talk it over with your novice teen drivers are going to and from school. • Teach your child how to say in a firm voice: child’s teacher first. • You may want to limit the number of teen passen- 1. “I don’t like what you are doing.” 1 Adapted from the article Back to School Tips, gers to prevent driver distraction. Do not allow 2. “Please do NOT talk to me like that.” American Academy of Pediatrics 2005: your teen to drive while eating, drinking, or talking 3. “Why would you say that?” www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/augschool.htm

12 Health Close To Home Care

Children’s Close To HomeSM Physician Care Centers are doc- tors’ offices with locations in eight Columbus-area neighbor- hoods and at the downtown Children’s Hospital campus. The centers offer complete primary care for children ages newborn to 21, including physicals and check-ups, immunizations, hearing and vision screenings, nutrition assessments, social services and much more. To learn more about the Close To HomeSM centers or Children’s Hospital, visit www.columbuschildrens.com or call 614.722.KIDS.

Health Resource Guide

HOTLINES American Lung Association of Columbus Health Department Ohio Tobacco Use Prevention National AIDS Hotline Ohio Central Region 240 Parsons Ave and Control Foundation 800.342.2437 Molly Fontana, Executive Columbus OH 43215 300 E Broad St, Suite 310 National HIV/AIDS Hotline Director 614.645.7417 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Spanish. 1950 Arlingate Ln www.cmhhealth.org 614. 644.1114 800.344.7432 Columbus, Ohio 43228-4102 614. 995.4575fx National Immunization Hotline 614. 279.1700 Columbus Medical Association General Inquiries: info@stando- English. 614. 279.4940fx Foundation hio.org 800.232.2522 [email protected] 431 E Broad St Grant Program Inquiries: National Immunization Hotline Columbus, OH 43215-3820 [email protected] Spanish. Centers for Disease Control 614. 240.7420 800.232.0233 and Prevention www.cmaf-ohio.org Project LOVE National STD Hotline 1600 Clifton Rd (childhood vaccinations) 800.227.8922 Atlanta, GA 30333 The Columbus Ohio 614.654-LOVE (5683) Traveler's Health U.S.A Partnership for Inner-City 877.394.8747 404. 639.3311 Asthma Education (COPICAE) State of Ohio Alcohol & Drug The Ohio Tobacco Quit Line 404. 639.3312 TTY. 899 E Broad St Addiction Services 800.934.4840 800. 311.3435 Columbus, OH 43205 2 Nationwide Plaza, 2nd floor, www.cdc.gov/netinfo.html 614.242.3904 Columbus, OH 43215 Alcoholics Anonymous contact: Tilynn Johnson Program 614.728.5090 1561 Leonard Ave Children's Hospital Manager. [email protected] Columbus, OH 43219-2580 700 Children's Dr www.copicae.com 614.253.8501/800.870.3795 Columbus, OH 43205 Have a Health resource 614.722.2000 Ohio Commission on Minority that should be listed? Alcohol, Drug and Related www.childrenscolumbus.org Health Counseling of Columbus 77 S High St, 7th fl Just give us a call at 209 S High St Columbus AIDS Task Force Columbus, OH 614.251.0926. Columbus, OH 43215 1751 E. Long St 614.466.4000 614.461.6303 Columbus, OH 43203 www.state.oh.us/mih/ Listings are free! 614.299.2437 www.catf.net

13 Home The Compact Mourns the Loss of Abe’Gial Reed Landlord Training Graffiti Busters program. Through Abe’Gial’s effort, the Graffiti Busters program was responsi- 2005-06 ble for the elimination of graffiti from 248 proper- The Landlord Training program is designed to ties in the Empowerment Zone by assist landlords in implementing positive and 2003, when the program was ended. Most of the neighborhoods continue effective strategies that lead to the overall remain largely free from graffiti improvement of rental properties in the since that work was done, and mul- Empowerment Zone. tiple buildings bear beautiful murals The Landlord Training Program offers a wide painted by the youth of that area. range of educational services in property man- The Compact mourns the recent death Abe’Gial served as the Compact’s agement: of Abe’Gial Reed, and offers comfort to neighborhood representative to the • Property management skills her family and friends. Abe’Gial was a 1999 White House Empowerment • Effective techniques in evicting problem tireless volunteer, staff member, and sup- Conference, in the Rio Grande tenants porter of the Compact, the Columbus Valley Empowerment Zone Empowerment Zone, and particularly the (McAllen, Texas). At that confer- • Strategies for screening potential clients neighborhood around her home at ence, she shook hands with • Community policing and crime prevention Livingston Avenue and South 22nd Street. President Bill Clinton. Abe’Gial continued to vol- strategies Abe’Gial, who was a kidney transplant recipient, unteer with Fountain of Hope Ministries and the • Identifying the warning signs of illegal had fallen into a critical illness and passed peace- Livingston Park Neighborhood Improvement activity fully on September 26th. Association. • Crisis resolution The Compact met Ms. Reed on a Saturday morn- Despite her health challenges, Abe’Gial Landlords that attend the workshop will ing when a youth group scheduled to paint a mural remained full of life. She had a smile that would receive: One-year $25 membership to the on the U.S. Dental Care building at Livingston brighten any room, infectious laughter, and a lov- Federal Adjustment Bureau (FABCO) Avenue and 22nd Street did not show up. Within ing and positive spirit. She was almost always seen an hour, Abe’Gial had pulled together a group of with her son, Lance, who was her pride and joy, Sample rental application and rental agreement neighborhood youth, who with the guidance of and who assisted her as her health began to fail. Lease addendum for drug-free housing artists Gran’pa Smoky Brown, Shirley Bowen, and Abe’Gial had a special concern, caring, and love A sample neighborhood community code Earline Kahn, completed the mural. for the boys on South 22nd Street who grew up FABCO application and contract materials Abe’Gial continued volunteering with the with her son. She inspired everyone she met, and Certificate of completion Compact, and was soon hired to coordinate the through her love has left the world a better place. In partnership with Fairfield County Sheriff Dave Phalen, the Compact has trained over 400 Auditor’s Reappraisals Results and Reviews landlords. Sheriff Phalen has over 38 years experience in Law Enforcement and 28 years in Last month, the Franklin County Auditor reap- homes in the City of Columbus and Columbus praised all real estate in Franklin County. This was Public School district totaled 9.12 mills, while total property management. Sheriff Phalen is a rec- the six-year reappraisal required by Ohio law. The millage was 91.43 (with the 2004 reduction factor, ognized authority in the study and application values established through this full countywide the 91.43 total millage is collected at an effective of prevention strategies. reappraisal are the result of data collection, field rate of 55.71 mills.) Thus, because of the reduction reviews and sales research. Franklin County factor, an increased appraisal will raise property Program Content: Auditor Joe Testa says “My goal is to set the most taxes only by the amount of the increase multiplied • Preparing the Property fair and equitable values possible for real estate in by 9.12 mills. (To calculate the increase in your • Applicant Screening Franklin County.” The last (3-year) countywide property taxes, multiply .00912 times the increase • Rental Agreements value adjustment was made through a comparable in the appraised value of your house.) • Warning Signs of Drug Activity sales computerized model for tax year 2002. If you would be willing to sell your property for Updating the value of homes and businesses is less than the new value assigned by the Auditor, • The Role of the Police the job of the County Auditor. Ohio law requires you should consider visiting one of the informal • Crisis Resolution the County Auditor to appraise property at the review sites listed below. Bring any information • Partnership with Residents “true value” at which the property would sell on supporting your belief that the new amount may • Review of Ohio Landlord/Tenant Laws the open market with normal sale conditions. The not be accurate. Many people contest the appraised new tentative values mailed by the Auditor (and value of their house and save money by doing so. 2005-06 Workshop schedule: available on the Auditor’s website, at Please call the Auditor’s office at 614.462.4663 www.co.franklin.oh.us/auditor/) reflect an estimate or email [email protected] if you November 14, 2005 of each property’s value as of January 1, ‘05. have questions or need additional information con- 6pm – 9pm Fortunately, current Ohio law reduces the voted cerning your new property value. tax rate for each of us to reduce the tax impact of The next 2005 revaluation informal review loca- Model Neighborhood Facility the increase in property value. The “Reduction tions is Reynoldsburg Library, 1402 Brice Road, 1393 E. Broad Street Factor” is applied to all voted levies, to ensure that on Monday, Oct. 3. Columbus, Ohio 43205 these voted issues do not receive a windfall from Review times are 2 p.m.- 8 p.m., except as other- higher real estate appraisals. The Reduction Factor wise indicated. Appointments are suggested and January 9, 2006 is not applied to “inside millage” collected by the can be made by calling 614.462.HOME (4663). 6pm – 9pm City, County Schools, and Township, and capped Walk-ins are welcome. Owners of commercial Model Neighborhood Facility at 10 mills (a mill is 1/10th of a cent). For Tax Year property should call 614-462-6257 for an appoint- 1393 E. Broad Street 2004, payable in 2005, the inside millage for ment at the Franklin County Courthouse. Columbus, Ohio 43205

Homestead Exemption Can Help Senior Citizen March 6, 2006 Homeowners Save Money 6pm – 9pm South Linden Police Sub-Station Ohio law provides for a cipal place of resident and a low-income senior citizens a 1379 Cleveland Avenue Homestead Exemption Credit, to household income of $25,000 or combined total of $8,545 last Columbus, Ohio 43211 protect the home or primary resi- less. year. Each year, households dence from debtors, especially Franklin County exemptions receiving the exemption must re- May 15, 2006 during the filing of bankruptcy range from $70 to more than certify their income to the and for low-income elderly $400 per year. The Compact Franklin County Auditor. 6pm – 9pm homeowners. When used by the recently did an analysis of Seniors who believe they may Model Neighborhood Facility low-income elderly, it is used as Homestead Exemptions in the be eligible for the Homestead 1393 E. Broad Street a tool to protect the home against King-Lincoln District of the City Exemption are encouraged to Columbus, Ohio 43205 high property tax bills caused by of Columbus. In that area, 25 contact the Franklin County appreciation or gentrification. homes are claiming the Auditor and request a Homestead The cost for each workshop is $25.00 To be eligible, the applicant Homestead Exemption. The aver- Exemption Application. must be 65 years of age, or per- age homestead exemption in the Applications are accepted begin- For more information about the program or to manently and totally disabled, or King-Lincoln District is $341.80 ning the first Monday in January, register for a workshop, please contact Adero a surviving spouse meeting cer- per year, with a low of $82.16 until the first Monday in June. tain conditions and own and and a high of $427.24. The The Franklin County auditor can Robinson at 251-0926 or visit our website at occupy your own home as a prin- Homestead Exemption saved 25 be reached at 614.462.3200. http://www.colscompact.com/programs.html.

14 Home Fall Home Improvement Checklist Construction Management Classes Now is the perfect time to begin to avoid more costly repairs due The Enterprise Center in partnership of estimating and procurement. Includes thinking about your fall home to chipping and rotting. with Turner Construction will host a detail discussion of bidding process from improvement projects. It’s impor- Check Windows, Doors and Construction Management Series at 1393 the GC to the client, and from the sub- tant to make sure your house is Garage Doors: To prevent air E Broad - course is for 10 weeks, 6:00 contractors to the GC. p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and it’s free. All classes 10/26/2005 Safety: Introduces partici- ready to face the winter weather to from flowing through, apply are at the Enterprise Center (Broad St). pants to the fundamentals of safety man- help avoid potential problems weatherstripping around windows Classes began on September 14th, but agement in the construction industry. down the road. Here are a few tips and door jambs. Remove and you still can participate. Discussion will include the importance to keep in mind as you do the store screens. Caulk cracks and 9/27/05 Project Delivery Systems & of safety awareness, business-side and inspection around your house. gaps around windows and doors. Contract Risk Management: project-side issues, and resources. Check Smoke and CO2 Also, be sure to replace broken Introduces five commonly used project 11/2/05 Scheduling: Provides an Detectors: Make sure the detec- window panes. delivery systems; lump sum, cost plus a overview of scheduling and its impor- tors are working properly. Clean Gutters and fee, construction management, design- tance. Includes the introduction Replace batteries if not hard- Downspouts: Avoid basement build, and program management.Includes of the scheduling process and reviews in wired to your electric system. flooding and deterioration of a brief review of commonly used con- detail the seven steps of the process Turn Off Outside Hose Bibs: foundation by cleaning the gutter tract forms. Contract risk management 11/9/05 Field Operations: Discussion issues will also be discussed (e.g. avoid- will focus on both business-side and pro- To avoid bursting pipes, turn off channels and clearing down- ing litigation and litigation mgmt). ject-side issues, such as:quality and safety, shut-off valve after the first spouts of debris. Replace deterio- 10/5/05 Accounting Basics for risk mgmt. plans, project start, job review freeze. Open hose bib to release rating or broken gutters and Construction Contractors: Introduces mtgs., record keeping, relationships, and any water left in pipes. 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Introduces basic concepts of insurance and present methods of tracking projects and and consult a professional for Inspect Basement: Check for the typical insurance and bonding require- marketing/selling work. ments for construction projects. Discussion 11/22/05 Reception & Certificate repairs. To avoid potential leaks cracks and evidence of leaks in will also address compliance issues and tips Presentations: Final session - and damage to interior ceilings interior and exterior walls. It is on how to purchase insurance and bonding, Presentation of comprehensive certifica- and walls, look for missing or also important to clean window and maintaining relationships. tion process; Panel discussion of project broken shingles. Also, make sure wells to help avoid basement 10/19/05 Estimating, Bidding & opportunities and networking. Conclud- the flashing around vents, sky- flooding and water damage. Procurement: Introduces basic concepts ing with certificate presentations. lights and chimneys is secure. Survey Attic and Insulation: Check General Exterior: Lower your heating bills by Survey siding, brick, stucco, maintaining the appropriate insu- paint, trim and deck for signs of lation coverage. Nine inches is potential problems. This will help recommended. Home Buyer Education in Linden Have you ever dreamed of owning your own home? You can make your dream a reality….and we'll show you how. Call today and enroll in Greater Linden Devel- opment Corporation's Housing Opportun- ities are Made for Everyone (H.O.M.E.) Buyer's Education Program. You'll learn from industry professionals on how to budget for a home, repair your credit, shop for a loan, apply for a mortgage, and talk with bankers, real estate attorneys, inspectors, Realtors® and more! 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15 Back Page News Local Pastor Teaches Re-Entry Weekly Classes in Ohio Prisons

On March 1, 2001 God gave a vision to a local in the program will too participate in our aftercare Through evaluations the overall rating for pastor to reunite and mentor to children, families program after their release. Pastor Tunstall’s goal Changing Hearts Changing Lives is above 85% and incarcerated parents. Pastor De’Borah is to continue their rehabilitation upon release. approval ratings. In fact, personal interviews by Tunstall is the founder/pastor/director of Care for Unfortunately, because of the political games to individual inmates regarding their opinion about a Child Mentoring Ministry located in Columbus. larger organizations, she does this without grants the program has been conducted by state officials. She volunteers her time every week to teach her or donations from anyone and she volunteers all And their motta is “to give up is never an re-entry program throughout Ohio’s correctional of her services. option.” The organization as been in operation institutions. The ministry’s re-entry program is In addition, care for a child pre-school is sched- since 2001. On July, 18, 2005, her 2nd Ross called “Changing Hearts Changing Lives” and is uled to open in September 2005. The ministry is Correctional Institution class graduated after her presently in its second year. However, she found- located in Worthington. All programs have always teaching weekly for 8 months of classes. More, the ed the ministry in 2001 and it began as a mentor- been funded by pastor Tunstall and her husband, graduating class had appointed two valedictorians ing youth ministry for at risk children 5 to 19 Columbus police officer Mr. James Tunstall. as graduation speakers. Pastor Tunstall teaches at years old. Her program is endorsed by the Director of these institutions every, Monday, Wednesday and Not only did she create the program but she also Prisons Activities, Pastor Gary Sims, Warden Pat Thursday. In addition, she is the director of all min- teaches her program single handed within con- Hurley, Warden Christine Money, Exodus istry programs. She not only teaches to inmates she tracted local and statewide correctional institu- Program Directors, Arden High and Scott Platt, also mentors their children, pastoral counsels to tions. In addition, she is the founder and executive just to name a few. Recently, she and her volun- their families and facilitates mediation within these director of Care for a Child Mentoring Ministry. teer staff started a support group for parents with institutions for the wardens. Other programs within the ministry include: a incarcerated children, and for women of sexual If you would like to contact Care for a Child mentoring program for Ohio community children and domestic violence. Mentoring Ministry for any reason, please call and Ohio inmates children. Pastor Tunstall facili- All inmates within the program expresses appre- pastor DeBorah Tunstall at 614.588.9962 or tates mediations and pastoral counseling for the ciation and how her program has changed their 614.888.0600. inmates, for their families and for the staff at lives. She has poems, letters and thank you notes Care for a Child Mentoring Ministry is an these institutions. All inmates whom participated from them regarding a need for her services. impact 501 (c) 3 organization. Don’t Forget to Turn Your Clocks Back Just as sunflowers turn their heads to In the average home, 25 percent of reduces the period between sunset and In the winter, the afternoon Daylight catch every sunbeam, so too have we all the electricity we use is for lighting bedtime by one hour. This means that Saving Time advantage is offset by the discovered a simple way to get more and small appliances, such as TVs, less electricity would be used for light- morning’s need for more lighting. In from our sun. We’ve learned to save VCRs and stereos. A good ing and appliances late in the day. spring and fall, the advantage is less energy and enjoy sunny summer percentage of ener- We also use less electricity than one hour. So, Daylight Saving evenings by switching our clocks an gy consumed by because we are home Time saves energy for lighting in all hour forward in the summer. lighting and fewer hours during the seasons of the year except for the four Daylight Saving Time begins for appliances “longer” days of darkest months of the year (November most of the United States at 2 a.m. on occurs in the spring and summer. - February) when the afternoon advan- the first Sunday of April. Time reverts evening when Most people plan tage is offset by the need for lighting to standard time at 2 a.m. on the last families are outdoor activities in because of late sunrise. Sunday of October. This year the date home. By the extra daylight As you roll your clock back by one to set your clock back is Sunday, moving the hours. When we are hour, also remember to check and October 30th. clock ahead one not at home, we don’t change the battery in the smoke detec- One of the biggest reasons we hour, we can cut turn on the appliances tors in your home. It is recommended change our clocks to Daylight Saving the amount of elec- and lights. A poll done by that both be done on the same day, Time (DST) is that it saves energy. tricity we consume each the U.S. Department of because it can be so easy to forget oth- Energy use and the demand for elec- day. Studies done by the Transportation indicated that erwise. A working smoke detector tricity for lighting our homes is directly U.S. Department of Transportation Americans liked Daylight Saving Time more than doubles a person’s chances connected to when we go to bed and show that we trim the entire country’s because “there is more light in the of surviving a home fire. More than 90 when we get up. Bedtime for most of electricity usage by about one percent evenings/ can do more in the percent of homes in the United States us is late evening through the year. each day with Daylight Saving Time. evenings.” While the amounts of ener- have smoke detectors, but one-third are When we go to bed, we turn off the Daylight Saving Time “makes” the gy saved per household are estimated to have worn-out or missing lights and TV. sun “set” one hour later and therefore small...added up they can be very large. batteries.

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