Call & Post back issues from March 2006:
Brian McKnight makes stage debut in new play 'Cheaters'
Mar 02, 2006 ... R&B superstar Brian McKnight makes his stage debut in the new production, "Cheaters," which plays the Palace Theatre March 2-3. The play is based on the bestselling novel by Eric Jerome Dickey and is presented by I'm Ready Productions, which brought the play "Friends and Lovers" with Leon to ...
Central Ohio Poison Center issues urgent warning
Mar 02, 2006 ... The Central Ohio Poison Center at Columbus Children's Hospital is urging consumers to use extreme caution when using boot leather protector and sealant products due to a possible connection with serious respiratory illnesses. More than 250 reports have been received by poison control centers ...
Pentecostal preacher says rumors prove to be malicious propaganda
Mar 02, 2006 ... NEW YORK -- Famed gospel singer and Pentecostal preacher Hezekiah Walker has ignored all allegations and rumors surrounding recent ludicrous allegations. Because of the frivolousness of the claims and the absurd contradictions to his morality convictions, it seemed obvious that the origin was ...
Words of Wisdom from a mother in the gospel order
Mar 02, 2006; ... All across the world buildings have been set up for all different nationalities to meet and worship. Even in the Old Testament, tents and temples were created for the purpose of people coming and offering up sacrifices and worshipping God. People would gather together in one place to reverence ...
Peru Negro brings Afro-Latin culture to Southern Theatre
Mar 02, 2006 ... The internationally acclaimed dance ensemble Peru Negro will bring their infections rhythms to the Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., on Friday, March 3, at 8 p.m. as part of CAPA's Caliente Series. Peru Negro was formed more than 30 years ago to preserve Peru's African heritage. This ...
Joan's Fund event to raise money for oral cancer research
Mar 02, 2006 ... A young mother's courageous fight against head and neck cancer will be remembered once again during the annual Joan Bisesi Fund for Head and Neck Oncology Research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center -- Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute ...
Attorney General applauds signing of Anti-Meth Bill
Mar 02, 2006 ... After Gov. Bob Taft recently signed Senate Bill 53 into law, Attorney General Jim Petro said the measure will make it much more difficult for methamphetamine addicts to get their hands on ingredients to manufacture the highly addictive drug. "Methamphetamine cooks will no longer have ...
Ohio Catholics expecting apology from U.S. House Majority Leader
Mar 02, 2006 ... We feel that new U.S. House Majority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, should apologize to Ohio Catholics. In a letter last month to the Republican faithful, Boehner compared his values to that of the late Pope John Paul II. Boehner's weak attempt to align himself with the late Pontiff is suspect at ...
Lutheran Social Services welcomes new executive director
Mar 02, 2006 ... Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio recently announced the appointment of Wayne Rost as executive director of Lutheran Village of Columbus. In this position, Rost will be responsible for promoting and maintaining a high quality of life for the residents of LVC as well as overseeing the ...
Kem, Leela James to bring soulful sounds to Ohio Theatre
Mar 02, 2006; ... R&B sensation Kem will bring his current tour to the Ohio Theatre on Wednesday, March 8, at 8 p.m. as part of CAPA's Spectrum Series. Kem will be joined by rising neosoul star Leela James, who is receiving critical acclaim for her major-label debut, "A Change Is Gonna Come." Riding ...
A woman's journey to recovery
Mar 02, 2006 ... Jeannine has led a life of turmoil, dealing with a disease that has continually threatened everything she loves. She had lost her children, her job and her hope, but thanks to ADAMH-funded Amethyst, Jeannine was able to overcome her addiction to alcohol and deal with the trauma she has suffered ...
Yoga, massage and alternative therapies may relieve pain
Mar 02, 2006 ... When it comes to relieving the nausea, pain and fatigue often associated with cancer treatments, some patients look beyond conventional remedies to alternative therapies such as acupuncture, massage and yoga. "And that's just fine, as long as the patients let their oncologists know what ...
World Harvest Church prepares for 'College Days'
Mar 02, 2006; ... "You are part of the Ester generation! Psalm 24:6 says, "This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face." Are you ready to face your King? You better get ready, because you have an appointment," Pastor Rod Parsley. This statement is what College Days at World Harvest ...
Local attorney still battles against past
Mar 02, 2006 ... It's a pretty common story for Black History Month. A young man rises out of a tough neighborhood; faces some challenges but overcomes them; builds a life and career and goes back to the old neighborhood to share his story of success and encourage the young people coming up behind ...
Observation deck builds excitement for Conservatory's Blooms & Butterflies exhibition
Mar 02, 2006 ... Franklin Park Conservatory's 12th annual Blooms & Butterflies exhibition opens March 4 and will be on view through Labor Day, Sept. 4. This year's exhibition gives visitors a new perspective of more than 100 species of butterflies and thousands of exotic blooms with a newly installed ...
Kroger store closing impacts community
Mar 02, 2006 ... Recently, Driving Park Area Commissioners invited area merchants to a forum to discuss the impact of the recent Kroger store closing at Livingston and Parson avenues. To date, at least eight area merchants have committed to offer fresh meats, fish and vegetables within walking distance ...
Researcher chosen as School board replacement
Mar 02, 2006; ... A week ago yesterday, Columbus school board President Terry Boyd announced the replacement who will be serving the remaining 22 months of Stephanie Hightower's term on the board. Hightower served six years on the board and submitted her resignation Jan. 12 citing increased ...
State releases list of private schools participating in EdChoice
Mar 02, 2006 ... The Ohio Department of Education has recently published the list of chartered non-public (private) schools that have registered to participate in the Ohio Educational Choice Scholarship (EdChoice) Program. The list can be found at http://edchoice.ohio.gov under the Participating Private Schools ...
Cumberland's talents stretch sport to sport
Mar 02, 2006; ... For those who faithfully follow high school sports in the Central Ohio area, Jeff Cumberland of the Brookhaven Bearcats is a very familiar name. Cumberland is mainly known for his "works" on the football field, offensively and defensively. At the end of the 2005 season, Rivals.com and ...
Coleman address pushes Black male initiative
Mar 02, 2006; ... When Columbus attorney Fred Ransier recently heard the statistics that Mayor Michael Coleman threw down like hammer thrusts, he was stunned, concerned and disturbed as a Black man and a father. In a city that is only 25 percent African American, last year 77 percent of the homicide ...
Minority-owned Wendy's franchise brings jobs to Columbus community
Mar 02, 2006 ... In early March, minority franchises Eric Stevenson will open his fourth Wendy's restaurant on the corner of East Broad and 21st St. At a glance, a new Wendy's restaurant doesn't sound like much news, but this one has not only brought a certain dignity to the area, but more importantly, ...
Blackwell the 'outsider' pushes envelope in attacks
Mar 02, 2006; ... It was a year ago, as Secretary of State J. Kenneth Blackwell -- one of three Republicans who was fighting for the GOP gubernatorial nomination -- was hosting a press conference about the Tax Expenditure Limitation, or TEL, constitutional amendment that he had been pushing for some ...
Black legislators honor legacy
Mar 02, 2006; ... The history of the 15 African Americans who have served in the Ohio Senate and the 73 that served in the Ohio House of Representatives since 1880 is a rich one. It includes not only that first, Cincinnati's George Washington Williams, who was a distinguished writer and John Patterson Green of ...
Neighborhoods impacted by Mayor Colemans social service collaboration
Mar 02, 2006 ... Mayor Michael B. Coleman continues his three-pronged approach to reduce violence and combat gangs in Columbus neighborhoods. On Feb. 7, Coleman toured St. John Center, a partner in the Collective Action for Youth and Neighborhood Development program. The center is one of 43 social ...
Allen hoping 'Star' is more than a first name
Mar 02, 2006; ... If her first name is any indication to what she can do on the basketball court, then the collegiate career of Star Allen should be as bright as the sun. This Ohio State true freshman has already given fans a taste of what is to come in the next three seasons. In her inaugural season, ...
Twyana Davis story: A long, sad tale
Mar 02, 2006; ... Hers was a tragedy ....that became a triumph ....that suddenly morphed into a tragedy again. It was a story that made national news: in the fall of 1995, a young Ohio Dominican University student drops her newborn baby into a trash can on campus. The baby is recovered, given the name ...
Mayor launches a $25 million initiative against blighted housing
Mar 02, 2006 ... More dangerous, abandoned homes are being demolished in 2006, as the city works to remove the blighted and often crime-ridden structures that can't be saved in Columbus neighborhoods. Leading into the recent State of the City Address, Mayor Michael B. Coleman joined East Side residents of the ...
City Year Columbus hires new Development manager
Mar 02, 2006 ... City Year Columbus recently announced that Patrick Roehrenbeck has joined the staff as the new Development manager. Roehrenbeck comes to City Year from the Arts community where he previously served as Development director for the Ohio Alliance for Arts Education and director of Development for ...
The forgotten African refugees now have AWEN to lean on
Mar 02, 2006; ... The steady stream of Somali refugees flocking into Central Ohio is unquestionably enriching our communities with cultural enlightenment. Columbus is growing and we are richer by the day with each Somali arrival. It's a good thing for all experiencing it. Yet it is also a daunting challenge for ...
Treasurer Bradley promotes tolerance and education to Coalition of 100 Women
Mar 02, 2006 ... Ohio Treasurer of State Jeanette B. Bradley recently commemorated the African American heritage and encouraged individuals to continue their pursuit of racial tolerance and equality during her remarks at the Coalition of 100 Black Women monthly meeting. "The contributions that African ...
Ohio State Buckeyes top Michigan, lead Big 10
Mar 02, 2006; ... The month of March ushers in hopes of warmer (and more stable) weather, as well as hopes for a spot in the NCAA basketball tournament coined as "March Madness." Both Ohio State basketball teams have worked long and hard for one of those positions and with men's and women's teams ...
Peru Negro heats up winter night with spicy music, dance
Mar 09, 2006; ... The Afro-Latin dance ensemble Peru Negro heated up the Southern Theatre on March 3, one of the coldest nights of the mild winter that central Ohio has experienced this year. Peru Negro was formed more than 30 years ago to preserve Peru's African heritage. The group of 22 singers, dancers ...
Women's Health Initiative leaves legacy to all women
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Women's Health Initiative has produced complex findings that mirror much other health news: There are no quick or easy fixes when it comes to reducing risk for the diseases that come with age. But the large, lengthy project's results do carry an over-arching theme: that health care ...
Acts Cafe celebrates growth with night of praise
Mar 09, 2006 ... Well its official, Acts Café has outgrown where its inception began and has enlarged their territory. This monthly Christian Coffee House, where individuals can enjoy themselves in the Lord in a relaxed, comfortable environment, has been in existence for three years. This café' carries ...
Image Award winner 'Crash' enjoy repeat success at Oscars
Mar 09, 2006; ... The 37th annual NAACP Image Awards, which aired March 3 on Fox, honored the best and brightest in achievement by African Americans and other people of color in arts and entertainment. This year's Image Awards, taped Feb. 25 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, foreshadowed the March ...
Maryhaven employee awarded Dana Memorial Award
Mar 09, 2006 ... Recently, James Alexander, supervisor of the Engagement Center at Maryhaven was named the 2005 recipient of the Randall M. Dana Memorial Award by the Franklin County ADAMH (Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services Board), at it's annual meeting. The Engagement Center at Maryhaven ...
Mt. Olivet Baptist provides ministry to address spiritual enhancement
Mar 09, 2006 ... Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, a Columbus icon that has been present in the religious community since 1907, has been working to enhance and empower the spiritual walk of individuals for many years. This assembly, which is currently located at 428 E. Main St., is under the leadership of Charles E ....
Columbus Christian Center welcomes the ministry of Pastor Paula White
Mar 09, 2006; ... On Sunday, March 19, at 9 a.m., Columbus Christian Center, 2300 Cassidy Road, under the direction of David and Tracey Forbes, will welcome Pastor Paula White of Without Walls International, of Tampa, Fla. White hails from a ministry that is known as a hands-on congregation with a very ...
Generous donors meet American Red Cross hurricane relief cost
Mar 09, 2006 ... The American Red Cross announced that current financial donations and pledges will cover the $2.116 billion estimated cost for its response to Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. This announcement comes just over five months after Hurricane Katrina--the largest and most costly disaster relief ...
Gospel icon Yolanda Adams added to Essence Music Awards lineup
Mar 09, 2006 ... Essence Festivals, LLC., recently announced that gospel icon Yolanda Adams, hip-hop songstress Keyshia Cole and comedian Steve Harvey will perform at the 2006 Essence Music Festival. Adams, a Houston native, has been wowing gospel audiences around the world since her 1988 debut. She is a ...
Pastors visit for two inspirational nights of worship
Mar 09, 2006 ... Due to overwhelming demand for another service, pastors Joel and Victoria Osteen have added a second inspirational night of worship at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in addition to the previously scheduled "Evening with Joel Osteen" on Friday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for ...
ID theft protection a growing problem
Mar 09, 2006; ... Identity theft is a growing problem in the United States and with more online shopping consumers it is growing faster than ever. "It's become big business in the crime world," said Kirk Herath, chief privacy officer and associate general counsel for Nationwide Insurance Co. "It's a ...
Nationwide Arena welcomes John Hancock Champions on Ice tour
Mar 09, 2006 ... Fresh off their performances in Torino, Italy, the world's figure skating stars will come to Nationwide Arena on Friday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. to bring their Olympic experiences direct to their fans as part of the 2006 John Hancock Champions on Ice tour. Tickets are on sale now at the Nationwide ...
Miss Black USA scholarship pageant comes to Ohio
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Miss Black Ohio USA Scholarship Pageant will hold its 2006 pageant on August 6 in Columbus at the new Northland Performing Arts Center, home of the Vaud-Villities Productions. The pageant will be the "Grand Opening" event for the NPAC, which is located in the old Northland Mall Movie Theater ...
Mother says problems still exist in Worthington Schools
Mar 09, 2006 ... Elizabeth Fennell no longer has a child enrolled in the Worthington Schools. She has left the Columbus area entirely, having moved to Cleveland to become membership director of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And her daughter Avery is doing quite fine, thank you, enrolled in Cleveland ...
Ohio charities to receive $5 million
Mar 09, 2006 ... Attorney General Jim Petro recently said that he would distribute more than $5 million in seized gambling proceeds to charities and other entities. The organizations selected by the office to receive portions of this money must have provided medical and therapeutic services to persons who are ...
BIG Columbus Chapter sponsors development academy
Mar 09, 2006 ... Beginning March 18 to April 15, the Columbus Area Chapter, Blacks in Government, will be sponsoring a Web Development Academy for the Information Student Superhighway Competition. This event, which will provide five different sessions, will begin March 18 and be held at the Frank Hale ...
Great American Cleanup campaign currently underway
Mar 09, 2006 ... Volunteers throughout Columbus began picking up litter, plant flowers and promote recycling from March through May as part of Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup, the annual spring cleanup event promoted locally by Keep Columbus Beautiful. "The Great American Cleanup is an ...
House to consider predatory lending bill
Mar 09, 2006; ... A bill that will place mortgage brokers under the state's Consumer Sales Practices Act has recently passed the Ohio Senate with strong bipartisan support. But now, Senate Bill 185 faces a whole new challenge in the House of Representatives, where -- despite Speaker Jon Husted's ...
Ashland University Accent PR picks Partners in Conservation and zoo
Mar 09, 2006 ... Members of Accent PR, Ashland University's student-run public relations agency, are teaming up with Partners in Conservation and the Columbus Zoo to assist the people and animals of Rwanda. Partners in Conservation started in 1991 in response to the Rwandan genocide. PIC strives to ...
Buckeyes still holding ground as basketball powerhouse elite
Mar 09, 2006; ... With every passing game, the No. 5 Ohio State women's basketball team continually proves that within the same breath as LSU, Duke and Tennessee must be the Buckeyes as basketball powerhouses. The ending to the 2005-06 regular season was proof of that, bringing home the first outright Big ...
Ten middle schools named 'Ohio Schools to Watch'
Mar 09, 2006 ... Susan Tave Zelman, superintendent of public instruction, has recently announced that 10 middle grades schools throughout Ohio have been selected as "Ohio Schools to Watch" for the 2005-2006 school year. The OSTW program recognizes high-impact, public middle grades schools in Ohio. In these ...
Buckeyes earn first outright conference title since 1992
Mar 09, 2006; ... Sunday's game against the Purdue Boilermakers may have not been a super-important (or exciting) game by most standards. But the sentimental value of the 76-57 win meant so much more to the Ohio State men's basketball team. For example, it was the last time four seniors would join ...
Why would we let tax cheats off the hook?
Mar 09, 2006 ... Corporations that thumb their noses at paying state taxes could benefit under legislation recently passed by the Ohio House, Democratic Leader Joyce Beatty warned. The legislation -- House Bill 390, sponsored by Rep. Mary Taylor, R-Uniontown -- would put a ten-year statute of limitations ...
Diverse sounds of SFJazz to echo through Palace
Mar 16, 2006; ... The internationally acclaimed SFJazz Collective will bring its world tour to the Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St., on Tuesday, March 21, at 8 p.m. CAPA and Smooth Jazz WJZA will present the concert. The Collective lineup includes front man Joshua Redman (saxophone), Bobby Hutcherson ...
Cleveland to host first heavyweight title bout since '83
Mar 16, 2006 ... 'Relentless' Brewster to defend WBO belt against Russian in Don King fight For the first time in nearly 25 years, a world heavyweight championship will be decided in the Greater Cleveland area when World Boxing Organization heavyweight champion "Relentless" Lamon Brewster makes the ...
Ohio EMS takes lead in public access defibrillation
Mar 16, 2006 ... The Ohio Division of Emergency Medical Services has recently taken a lead role in establishing Public Access Defibrillation for the two state agencies located at the Hilltop complex on West Broad Street. In cooperation with Director Morckel of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, the ...
Importance of knowing family medical history proves vital
Mar 16, 2006 ... Providing your family medical history to a family physician can help improve and personalize your individual medical care. Putting together the big picture of your family's health can help your family physician determine your risk factors for inherited disorders, cancer and disease ....
Complex mass is not too complex for God
Mar 16, 2006 ... Periodically, the Columbus Call and Post publishes testimonials that remind us that God is real and his mercies are new every day. Emma Easton, a local resident who has been working hard for the Lord for many years will share her testimony of faith. "In February of 2005, I was informed ...
Night of praise, worship and laughter honors 'Mother Jenkins'
Mar 16, 2006 ... Christ Emmanuel Christian Fellowship is proud to host "A Night of Praise, Worship and Laughter." This event will honor their very own Tamara Jackson a.k.a. gospel comedienne Mother Jenkins. Taking place Friday, March 31, at 7 p.m., this event will be held at Christ Emmanuel Christian ...
Boyd defends choice of newest board member
Mar 09, 2006; ... When the Columbus Board of Education met March 7, its primary purpose was to vote on a controversial plan that will shorten the school day in the district's middle and high schools in order to save millions of dollars per year. But it was another, more mundane act -- the swearing in of ...
Sen. Eric H. Kearney honors civil rights leader
Mar 09, 2006 ... State Sen. Eric H. Kearney, D-Cincinnati, recently honored the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth with a resolution on the Senate floor. "Rev. Shuttlesworth is a living civil rights legend and national figure," said Kearney. "He marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and taught the principles of ...
Activity proves strong for Port Columbus and Rickenbacker
Mar 09, 2006 ... Passenger statistics released recently at a meeting of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors show nearly 11,000 more people traveled through Port Columbus International Airport during January 2006 compared to the previous year, resulting in the 20th consecutive month of ...
Jackets end weekend with needed win
Mar 09, 2006; ... The first few games after the Olympic break were a bit rocky for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Returning to the NHL season, the Jackets already had two losses in a row under their belt and on Thursday, Mar. 2, things didn't look too much better. The Jackets first bout back into the season ...
Duckling musical 'honks' loudly for hospital benefit
Mar 09, 2006 ... "HONK! The Ugly Duckling Musical" is back for a repeat performance to benefit Columbus Children's Hospital Pediatric Hospice through Pleasure Guild, a volunteer organization of the hospital. This award winning London hit inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale flies into Columbus March ...