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By Melanie R. Holmes
Celebrates 90th AFRO Staff Writer
Lena Horne
her relationship with MGM. An active participant in the Civil “As a child growing up in
In a press release, Horne likened Rights Movement since the 1940s, segregated D.C., when blacks
herself to a “butterfly pinned to a Horne refused to entertain segregated routinely saw insulting images
Continued from A1 column, singing away in movieland.” audiences or perform before groups of themselves from Hollywood,
But while her film career appeared where German prisoners of war many, like me, learned from Lena
suggested she change her last name Mayer (MGM) talent scout led Horne paralyzed, she had become a (POWs) were seated in front of Horne’s open resistance, and she
to reflect a more “exotic” pedigree. and her father to the company’s headlining theater performer and Black soldiers. taught us that talent and hard work
The olive-hued singer had been a executive offices. In an interview, an avant-garde sex symbol whose President Barack Obama called could transcend racism and hatred
member of the NAACP since age 2 the singer — whose refined onstage beauty saw no racial limitations. Horne one of America’s “most in our country,” said Holmes
and her parents, Edna Scottron and persona and vocal prowess had “Ms. Horne paved the way cherished entertainers” in a statement Norton in a statement. “She was
Edwin Horne, were among author already made her a national star — for Black entertainers in so many and lauded her refusal to appear such a universally loved singer and
W.E.B. DuBois’ “talented tenth.” described the meeting’s most tense ways. During a time when being before crowds divided by race. actor that she performed well past
Nonetheless, Horne’s upbringing moment. Black held one back from being However, her support of the prime of most great talents.
was a difficult one. Her parents “I’d like my daughter to be in successful in mainstream media, organizations like the Hollywood However, she never exhausted her
divorced when she was 3 and your movies,” Edwin Horne had to Lena Horne literally kicked down Independent Citizens Committee unflagging determination to fight for
she spent much of her childhood MGM leaders, “but not as a maid. It doors with her amazing talents and and the Council on African Affairs equal rights for all people.”
boarding with relatives while her wouldn’t be realistic.” stunning beauty,” said musician created rifts in Hollywood and Horne resumed performing in the
mother, a dancer, traveled with a The studio agreed, but never and producer Curtis Hudson, who Horne was added to a “blacklist” of early ‘80s and appeared in The Wiz
troupe. helped catapult Horne’s career penned Madonna’s 1983 breakout suspected Communists in 1947. which featured Michael Jackson, and
At age 16, Horne made her stage to peak strata like her White song “Holiday.” “Without Lena For more than a decade, Horne a one-woman Broadway production,
debut at Harlem’s famed Cotton contemporaries Heddy Lamarr and Horne, there would be no Beyoncé poured her efforts into causes that Lena Horne: The Lady and Her
Club, where she developed lifelong Jean Parker. While she was never or Rihanna. My father was in World promoted peace and social justice. Music.
friendships with jazz greats such as cast as a maid, tribal woman or any War II and he told us that Lena In 1958, she was inducted into Delta On stage, the songstress explored
Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway and other stock “Black” character, her Horne’s music and her pinup pictures Sigma Theta Sorority as an honorary the duality of being America’s first
Jimmy Lunceford. She went on to roles became a revolving assortment made them so proud, they were able member and in the ‘60s, when race Black sex symbol while others of
perform with various orchestras, of brief song-spots that were cut in to go on and fight the many battles riots and overt bigotry climaxed, her race fought and died for justice.
married and had two children, Southern theaters. they fought.” she participated in the March on With humor and a hint of bitterness,
although the union ended in divorce. Her first three films — Swing Horne’s political views and Washington. she also divulged the ironies of being
Several years later, a chance Fever, Cabin In The Sky and Stormy headstrong nature were most Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes both too Black and not Black enough
encounter with a Metro-Goldwyn- Weather— marked the pinnacle of apparent during her performances Norton remembered the Tony Award- for Hollywood and the ramifications
for the country’s winning star for her pioneering role of being Lena Horne — both bold
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Commentary
Keeping Those We Love Alive
We should always honor died at the early age of 47 – in part from the inadequate health save lives only if more of us – like Mrs. Shirley – become
Elijah Cummings our parents, but their “days” care that he received. Although Mike’s mother (whom I’ll call better informed and take advantage of the medical help that is
in May and June are the “Mrs. Shirley”) lives 1,000 miles from Maryland, she and available to us now.
moments when mom and dad traditionally take center stage. Mike remain close, talking on the telephone every week. That is why I will be celebrating Mothers’ and Fathers’
An invitation to dinner is always a welcome gesture from a Recently, through self-exam, Mrs. Shirley discovered an days this year by participating in a May 22 cancer information
grateful child. However, our most important gift to them would unusual lump in one of her breasts. Her children urged her to and screening event at Mercy Medical Center. Anyone who
be to help them stay healthy and alive. take advantage of her Medicare and “Medigap” insurance to wants to honor their parents in a very meaningful way this year
I share this thought as a man who is fortunate to still have obtain immediate medical attention. can register them (and themselves) in advance for the reduced
a wonderful mother in my life - and who misses my departed Mrs. Shirley’s doctors advised her that cancer was cost ($20) mammograms and PSA/digital exams by calling
father every day. I have learned that we never fully realize how suspected and that immediate surgery would be her best Mercy at 410-332-9857.
much a parent means to us until he or she is gone from our option. At 84, she quite understandably considered the Then, on May 22, the public is welcome to join us (from
lives. prospect with trepidation. However, she is a woman of courage 10 until 11:30 a.m.) in the lobby of Weinberg Center, 227
If it seems that I devote an extraordinary amount of my and took seriously her children’s encouragement to do what St. Paul Place, Baltimore. I will moderate a free expert
energy to fighting for our health and survival - and, especially, was necessary to prolong her life. panel discussion that will better inform everyone about the
for the preventive health measures that should be part of our Her surgeon removed the growth – which did test positive importance of mammography, radiation levels in screening
routines - the reason is right there before our eyes. for cancer – but, thankfully, the surrounding tissues and glands tests, prostate health and the latest in prostate cancer and breast
Far too many people in our community are dying before appeared to be cancer free. cancer surgery, as well as other issues regarding cervical,
their appointed time. Although medical science can help us Now, Mrs. Shirley must undergo a “short course” of ovarian, uterine and other gynecologic cancers.
survive, only we can undertake the first steps toward changing radiation therapy to be certain that no cancer cells escaped Our panel will include some world-class medical experts,
this harsh equation. the surgery, but her prognosis for survival and good health is including breast cancer surgeons Dr. Dalliah Black and Dr.
So, as we consider how best to honor our parents this year, excellent. God willing, she and her family will enjoy many Neil B. Friedman, radiologist Dr. Jean Warner, gynecologic
we might begin by helping them better protect themselves more Mothers’ Days during the years to come. oncologist Dr. Hyung S. Ryu and urologist Dr. Stanley Silber.
against killers like cancer. Consider these facts. I should also note that her Medicare and Medigap insurance Free parking at Mercy’s Saratoga Street garage will be
African American women are more likely than their are paying for the full cost of Mrs. Shirley’s life-saving provided.
Caucasian sisters to die from breast cancer. Our men are treatment. She is receiving the same affordable life-saving If you are not already receiving regular cancer screening,
contracting prostate cancer at a 60 percent higher incidence support that I voted to extend to all Americans when we I beg you to attend. We have only one life to live – and this is
than the majority population - and suffering a 2.5 times higher enacted comprehensive healthcare reform this year. that life.
mortality rate. Like Mrs. Shirley, all of our loved ones should be able to
The reasons for these disparities in our survival from these live out the full measure of their days. That is why we must Congressman Elijah Cummings represents Maryland’s
cancers are complex, but this much is clear: Far too often, we continue to fight for more comprehensive, culturally competent Seventh Congressional District in the United States House of
are detecting cancer only at an advanced stage when it is more health research, more advanced mammography and targeted Representatives.
difficult to treat and cure. legislation like the Prostate Research, Imaging and Men’s
We must do better than this. Lives are in the balance – the Education [PRIME] Act [H.R. 4756] that I recently sponsored.
lives of those we love.
Recently, a member of my staff named Mike talked to me
Perhaps most important of all, we must encourage those we
love to take advantage of the life-saving medical technologies Letter to the Editor
about his parents. Mike’s father, a navy veteran of WWII, that now exist. Screening and other preventive measures can
Stock Market Drop back to 50 percent?
Will they do anything
Commentary Following the about Social Security
How Do We Circumvent Youth Violence? 1,000-point drop in the
stock market people
now that more money is
going out than coming
Nearly a month ago, Council and the mayor’s decision to cut millions from the asked: “What went in? How would a
Tyrone Parker parents, families and District’s community-based organization’s programs – ones wrong?” The real Republican Congress
communities in the District that provided violence intervention and prevention, mentoring, concern is what will pay the trillions of
of Columbia faced one of the deadliest shooting rampages in peer mediation, counseling, educational programs, recreational happen next? Will dollars of debt?
the city’s history, leaving four dead and six others wounded. activities and parent education – have had a direct impact on Congress come out The stock market
Residents, along with several community-based organizations, the resurgence of violence in the community. How can we with more meddlesome is volatile because
rallied from South Capitol Street to the funeral services of the keep our youth safe and off the streets, focused and positively regulation and malicious people do not trust
slain, to demonstrate that never should we as a village have active if the government does not see a need to keep programs the powers that be!
restructuring of
to experience the tragedy of losing our youth to gun violence. that circumvent youth violence as a priority for public safety? We cannot wait till
The stench of death touched many of our hearts as we glared How can we say we want peace if the recreational centers
investment financing?
Won’t legitimizing their November. Confidence
in caskets at some who were teenagers, or in their early 20s are being closed down and upscale condos are being built
and 30s, reminding us of the sons and daughters we have lost in their place? How can politicians attend funerals of the control over investment will be restored when
to gun violence. youth and extend their hand to help the community and take and mortgage capital politicians: Stop the
Since 1991, The Alliance of Concerned Men has helped community programs away? make every business energy tax hikes! Stop
to transform and save the lives of thousands of young people Why do we see two Districts? One D.C. is affluent and loan a political the Stimulus spending!
and negotiate seven gang truces. However, we mentored two a youth murdered there would result in the presence of the decision? What does Stop judges who
of the youth who were murdered in the rampage, and after this National Guard. The other D.C. is where our youth, many who taking capital from want to change the
travesty, our organization will never be the same. will never see age 21, are burying their peers and wearing business and stimulating Constitution!
In 1992, the Alliance, along with 100 African-American R.I.P. T-shirts. How long will we tolerate youth violence in the State and local
nation’s capital regardless of zip code? bureaucracy do to the
men, marched and formed a human prayer chain across economy? governments could
If we want to prevent these kinds of crimes, we should
the 14th Street Bridge in protest of guns coming into our help by renegotiating
be thinking about how to keep AK-47 machine guns off our When will they
community – 75 percent of them coming Virginia. We deluxe labor, pension
testified before the Government Reform Committee on how
streets and support legislation that addresses gun ban efforts. bail out and take over
We need to stop the blame game. We need everyone to focus troubled pension plans? and welfare benefits
the District of Columbia’s gun ban would essentially help the on effective responses to stop the violence. We could start by
community and save the lives of our youth. What will trading bogus so that people have a
working together to get guns off our streets and step up our
Our question to ourselves, to the community, law investments in community-based prevention programs that carbon credits do to the sustainable income.
enforcement and to the politicians is how do we circumvent are proven to help young people steer clear of crime. We must stock market? How will Restore confidence by
youth violence? And furthermore, how do we prevent other have a spirit of unity to create safe environments for our youth punitive regulations and empowering people
young men in our communities whose behavior, beliefs and to thrive and succeed. Let us ride the real spirit of “Yes We taxes on oil and coal and downsizing
actions reflect violence? How do we draw the village around Can.” producers and products government.
our young men and women strongly enough to prevent
Tyrone Parker is the executive director of the Alliance of
help the economy? Will
another massive shooting? the inheritance tax on Michael McCarthy
We can discuss how the cutting of earmarks by the D.C. Concern Men. For more information, visit the organization’s
website at www.allianceofconcernedmen.com. farms and factories go Hayward, Calif.
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On May 8, More than 1,800 Ford, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Author and actor Hill Harper
students graduated from Howard Sonia Sotomayor, art historian David
with President Sidney
University’s 12 schools and colleges as Driskell, actor Hill Harper and Mellody
family, friends and faculty looked on. Hobson, president of the money School of Communications Ribeau after receiving an
Former Tennessee Congressman management firm Ariel Investments, students head toward honorary degree
Harold Ford Jr., chair of the received honorary degrees. “Good commencement proceedings
Democratic Leadership Council and Morning America” news anchor Robin
NBC news analyst, Roberts was awarded the honorary
was the keynote doctor of humanities degree.
commencement
speaker.
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Freddie Roach. and demanded that they take fan’s perspective, but noted is building up, fans hope the The faceoff between boxing icons Floyd Mayweather
Roach took a brief break Olympic-style drug testing, that he also recorded the fight deal actually does pan out. and Manny Pacquiao will happen in November 2010,
from the training regimen which requires blood testing back at his home and will No one has officially signed according to Pacquiao’s head trainer, Freddie Roach.
he’s directing for the light just days prior to the fight. later watch as a trainer and do any contracts, but Roach did
welterweight champion boxer Insulted by the accusation, his homework to best prepare mention that Mayweather I have to come up with the he knows [the Mayweathers]
Amir Khan to take a phone call Pacquiao withdrew from Manny. is currently in negotiations perfect game plan to get a win are going to talk trash like
from Atlanta sports talk radio fight talks with Mayweather, He may want to do with Golden Boy Promotions over him. One thing about normal,” Roach said. “But
station 790 AM’s “The Zone.” and told reporters that he’s as much homework as CEO Richard Schaeffer, who him, he’s very good at what I’m confrontational at times,
During the phone interview, uncomfortable with drawing possible, because many helped make almost every he does. and when he starts being
Roach told the station, yes, blood and believes it takes of his comments during big fight happen in recent “He’s very clever and disrespectful, I do get mad, so
the fight between Floyd away from his strength. the interview may have years. If the fight goes down, he sees well. But he can get I can’t make any guarantees.”
Mayweather and his prized Both boxers went on to Mayweather ready to retaliate. the setting will more than caught a few times early in the One thing Roach did
client, Pacquiao, will happen. dominate less competitive Roach said the undefeated likely be in Las Vegas around fight, and if Pacquiao catches guarantee, however, was the
“I just talked to [boxing boxers instead, but now it superstar is a sure Hall of November 2010, with a him, we will finish him.” first loss of Mayweather’s
promoter] Bob Arum appears they’re ready for Famer at his previous fight projected prize of about $40 Roach said he may also perfect 41-0 record. When
yesterday. Bob is flying what Roach described as the weight of 135-140 pounds, million for each fighter, not do a little fighting himself, asked if he believes the fight
to the Philippines today “biggest fight of all time.” but he’s only an average including additional profits should Floyd’s uncle and head will go the distance, Roach
to make Manny an offer When asked if Manny will fighter at his current weight that could be earned from trainer, Roger Mayweather, quickly said, “Nope, we will
and we are trying to make concede to Mayweather’s class of 147 pounds. what may be the biggest start talking too much trash. knock him out!”
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“With Mayweather’s style,
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cast? QL: I do. Whenever a ball be family and go through the
Hip-hop icon and box- QL: Oh, man, it was is around, you can’t help but types of things many families
office attraction Queen amazing. Honestly, I couldn’t pick that thing up and shoot go through, yet still find love
Latifah talks here about her have asked for a better group it. You know what I mean? in the end. That’s the realistic
new movie, Just Wright, of people to work with. It was …My body is not exactly image that we wanted to
where she gets to play the a true team effort. There’s as limber as it used to be in portray, not broad stereotypes
title character for the first no way we could have done high school, obviously, but with one swipe of the brush.
time ever opposite Common this independently of one I still enjoy a good game of We’re painting our pictures as
as her love interest. Directed another. Sanaa was the perfect basketball…. vividly as possible.
by Sanaa Hamri (Something choice because she had a KW: Recent college grad KW: What about acting
New), the romantic comedy’s great vision for the film from Laz Lyles asks, do you think do you find most challenging,
talented supporting cast the moment she first read the “Just Wright” will help revive and do you think the range
includes Paula Patton, Pam script. We interviewed a lot the Black romantic film? roles for Black women in
Grier and Phylicia Rashad. of different directors, but her QL: I think you definitely Hollywood are improving?
take on it was something that see true Black love in this QL: I approach the film
KW: What interested you we appreciated because she film. And I hope that it helps business the way I feel about
in “Just Wright?” assured us that she planned to revive the genre, but I self-esteem—it’s something
QL: Actually, it was to bring a certain style and can’t say whether it will
that has to be maintained.
kinda something we just taste to the production, that it be a catalyst for that. But
That’s kind of how I feel
created from scratch. What would be elevated and classy, Just Wright isn’t a romantic
about positive roles in
we wanted to do was make and have cool shots that comedy just for Black folks.
was a romantic comedy that would make everyone look I think anybody who watches Hollywood. They have to
was both sexy and romantic really good onscreen. I think this movie is going to fall be maintained. You have to
and had some emotion, but that she managed to pull it all in love with the idea of love purposefully, intentionally
at the same time wasn’t just Leslie Wright, my character, her to the games because he off, and I’m really proud of again. You get to see a strong try to make the right type of
a chick flick, and that had being a big basketball fan, didn’t have a son. That made her. male in Common’s character, films. And the more people
some action, some energy. and a daddy’s girl. One of the a really big fan out of her… KW: You used to play a Scott, and two completely that do that, the more things
And that’s where the whole ways that she and her daddy KW: …What was it like mean game of basketball back different female leads in my will continue to improve.
NBA component came in with bonded was by his taking being directed by Sanaa in the day....[do] you still find character, Leslie, and Paula Absolutely.
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ENJOY THE MUSIC, HAVE is celebrating “Youth in Jazz” is an after school program honor on May 22 to be held Well folks, I believe it
FUN (which by the way is an that helps some students at the Arundel High School is about that time. If you
Hello, hello everyone. excellent event), on May 16 in the area of the church Auditorium, 1 p.m., 1001 need me, you know what
How are you doing? Oh at the St. James’ Episcopal in Lafayette Square. They Annapolis Road, Gambrills, to do —call me at 410-
mannnn, this is my kind of Church, 1020 Lafayette Ave., provide academic help as Md. This will be a musical 833-9474 or e-mail me at
weather. Honey child, we can featuring Douglass High well as cultural trips and event with a great number of rosaprpyor@aol.com. If you
do a lot of fun things indoors School Jazz Band under the experiences. For tickets, call alumni members of his past don’t have e-mail, please
or out when the weather is direction of David Burton 410-323-7294 and ask for band students playing for send all your correspondence
like this. and the Winston Jazz Band Cynthia Easley or e-mail her him in his honor. He will be to 214 Conewood Road,
I went to Home Depot and under the direction of Wendell at ease1@comcast.net. celebrating 40 years teaching Reisterstown, M.D. 21136.
bought some pretty flowers, “David” Hairston. The event The special friends of Dr. music, and being the band
Dr. Phillip L. Butts is being
soil and flower pots and had starts at 5 p.m. Butts are cordially invited director at Arundel High UNTIL THE NEXT
honored on May 22 at
myself a good time in my The St. James’ Academy to attend a gala tribute in his School for 38 years. Dr. Butts TIME, I’M MUSICALLY
the Arundel High School
front yard and front porch is also a renowned drummer YOURS. I’LL SEE YOU AT
Auditorium at 1 p.m. The
planting flowers. I sat out and plays the xylophone. THE NEWSSTAND.
auditorium is located at
all my lawn furniture and
1001 Annapolis Road,
umbrellas in the backyard; Vernon Wolst,
Gambrills, Md. For more
pulled out my grill and renowned saxophonist
information, call Jim Bass
gazebo to set up. My sons and vocalist, is doing
at 443-994-3505 or e-mail
came down from Philadelphia his annual fundraiser
and cut my grass and trimmed
him at richardjbass@
for Project Survival’s INVITE YOU AND A GUEST TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF
comcast.net.
my bushes. Girlfriend, I am Summer Basketball
almost ready. Leagues by presenting
Before I forget, if there are Buckingham Road, Room No. himself and his Jazz &
any of my readers who know 105, Gwynn Oak, Md. Her Blues Men in concert
the Rev. Henry Turner, you visiting hours are daily from performing the music
know his mother has been 12 to 5 p.m. Pass the word on, of Dexter Gordon and
very sick. Well, she is doing send her a flower or card to let Arthur Prysock on May
much better, but needed to be them know that you care. Rev. 22, 6-10 p.m. at Caton
taken care of by professionals. Turner can be reached at 410- Castle, 20 S. Caton Ave.
He just moved his mother 274-7036.
to Elesy Manor, 4012 The St. James’ Academy
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newspapers. ORDERED, that pub-
papers across Maryland, lication be given one PUBLIC NOTICE
ARE YOU SMART, moti- Delaware and DC. Reach
time in a newspaper of THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANT SERVICES
vated and desire unlimited 5.2 million readers weekly CAN BE VIEWED AND DOWN LOADED BY
25 words $175 income? 25 year old com- for only $495. For more
general circulation in
VISITING THE CITYS WEB SITE: PROJECT #1125 - ON-CALL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
Baltimore City on or
(For more than pany ($372,000,000.00 information contact us at before the 17th day of www.baltimorecitibuy.org
sales 1st quarter 2010). The City of Baltimore, Office of Boards & Commissions, has been
25 words there 410-721-4000 x19 or visit
Scientifically proven anti- our website: www.mddc-
May, 2010, which shall
requested by the Department of General Services, to receive proposals
warn all interested
is an additional aging products press.com persons to file an af- Downtown Partnership of Baltimore is seek- to establish contracts with five (5) architectural design consultants to
ing competitive proposals from interested perform on-call architectural and related engineering services for the City
charge of (cleanser/toner/day/night fidavit in opposition to
firms for a Downtown Open Space Master of Baltimore.
moisturizers $188. money ADVERTISING BUD- the relief requested on
$7 per word.) back quarantee). 561-324- GET TIGHT!!! GROW or before the 27 day Plan. The RFP was issued on May 7, 2010
3 2 3 8 YOUR BUSINESS WITH of May, 2010. and can be downloaded at www. The work will consist primarily of the preparation of construction
Frank M. Conaway GoDowntownBaltimore.com. Deadline for documents for repairs, renovations, and minor new construction related
w w w. l a u r i e p . m y n u s k i - US IN 2010. Advertise in
Call nusa.com Clerk submission is 12:00 noon, June 4, 2010. to a variety of public buildings and miscellaneous structures (such as
116 newspapers across office buildings, health facilities, police stations, fire stations, libraries,
(410) 554-8200 Maryland, Delaware and
5/14
schools, and multipurpose centers). One major project may be included
HELP WANTED - DC. Reach 5.2 million IN THE CIRCUIT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL in lieu of several small projects provided the upset limit is not exceeded.
readers weekly for only COURT FOR Seeking MBE/ WBE contractors to bid on The work may also include field investigation, feasibility studies, sketches
All ads must TRUCK DRIVER $495.00. For more infor- BALTIMORE CITY construction of a Mobile Test Platform. Work and specifications for Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IQC) work, program-
be REGIONAL DRIVERS mation contact us at Case No.: items consist of the following: Furnishing a ming, construction administration services, ADA alterations and cost
24D10001250 Barge for lease, Naval Architect Services, estimating. The consultant and his team shall have the capability to
prepaid NEEDED! More 410-721-4000 x19 or
Hometime! Top Pay! Up to visit our IN THE MATTER OF Steel Construction, Pumping Systems, In- perform all services necessary to prepare complete documents for the
w e b s i t e : w w w. m d d c -
CAROLYN FORREST strumentation, Electrical Systems and construction of various public buildings. All teams shall have at least one
$.43/mile company drivers!
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12 months OTR required. press.com FOR CHANGE OF
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NAME TO (410) 752-7620. Bids are due 5-17-10. The selected firm must demonstrate ability in the following:-Renovation
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landexpress.com VACATION FORESTINE CHASE public buildings-Green Building and energy-efficient design-Preparing
RENTALS ORDER FOR feasibility studies and reports of field investigations -Preparing detailed,
NOTICE BY reliable cost estimates-Knowledge of current federal, state and local
HOMES FOR OCEAN CITY, MARY- PUBLICATION building codes and regulations-Providing appropriate and adequate
AUCTIONS SALE LAND. Best selection of The object of this suit manpower for a rapid response to City´s need to meet tight scheduling
affordable rentals. Full/ is to officially change requirements-Coordinating overall team approach, including MBE and
ACTIVE ADULT COMMU- partial weeks. Call for the name of the peti- WBE participation, of assigned tasks
AUCTION -
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New Single Home Estate. 1-800-638-2102. to Contract duration for the start of new work tasks will be two years with
May 21, 9 AM, Richmond,
Development near beach- Online reservations: Carolyn Forestine three (3), one (1) year options or until the upset fee limit is reached,
VA. Excavators, Dozers, Chase
es & bay areas. Purchase www.holidayoc.com whichever occurs first; however, projects started within the two-year
Dumps & More. Accepting It is this 6 day of May,
prices from $99,900. CALL period may continue beyond the 2-years time frame until completion.
To place an ad call today...
Items Daily. Motley’s 2010 by the Circuit The contact person for this project is Carole Young (410) 545-6071.
302-659-5800. Visit
Auction & Realty Group,
www.bonayrehomes.
WATERFRONT Court for Baltimore
804-232-3300, www.mot- City,
com PROPERTIES Projects must comply with the 2006 edition of ”The Specifications for
leys.com, VAAL#16 ORDERED, that pub- Materials, Highways, Bridges, Utilities and Incidental Structures”. City
FINAL CLOSEOUT lication be given one personnel will utilize the City of Baltimore Guidelines for the Performance
LOTS & SALE PRIME James time in a newspaper of Evaluation of Design Consultants and Construction Contractors for this
AUTOMOBILE Riverfront! 4.5 AC- Only general circulation in contract/project.
ACREAGE $210,000 w/ Sand Beach Baltimore City on or
DONATION
DEEDBACK BARGAIN! Shoreline Was $595,000 before the 7 day of Firms intending to submit a proposal as a prime consultant for this project
DONATE VEHICLE: 20+ Acres SUBDIVID- Only a few riverfronts June, 2010, which should submit a ”Letter of Interest” to the Office of Boards and
Receive $1000 GRO- ABLE! only $86,720. Sale- remain- own for 1/3 of shall warn all Commissions, Room 601, 417 East Fayette Street, Baltimore, Maryland
CERY COUPONS, Your 5/15/10. All wooded home- their value! EXCELLENT interested persons to 21202 (FAX: 410-625-4667). Since these letters are utilized to assist
Choice. NOAH'S ARC, site, great western view, FINANCING Call now file an affidavit in op- small, minority and women business enterprises in identifying potential
866-764-5238, x 1918 position to the relief teaming partners, the letters should be submitted within five (5) days of
SUBSCRIBE
NO KILL Animal Shelters. beautiful building site. 2
410-554-8200
Advanced Veterinary miles to town, under 2 hrs requested on or be- the date of the project´s advertisement. The letter should contain a
fore the 17 day of contact person. Failure to submit a ”Letter of Interest” will not disqualify
TODAY!
Treatments. Free Towing, DC Metro. Paved county
road frontage, utilities, June, 2010. a firm submitting a proposal for the project.
IRS TAX DEDUCTION.
perced. Surrounding
Frank M. Conaway
Non-runners 1-866-912- Clerk
parcels sold for $180K!!! Each prime consultant applying for this Project will be required to
GIVE 5/14
Don’t miss this one!
complete and submit an original Federal Form 255, along with five (5)
copies, to the Office of Boards and Commissions. The Federal Form
DONATE YOUR VEHI-
Excellent financing. LEGAL NOTICES 255 and the five copies must be submitted on or before 12:00 P.M.
www.landneardc.com Call (Noon) on. 6-10-10. Submittals may not be accepted after this deadline.
CLE RECEIVE FREE
1-800-888-1262 (1) US CARGO TRAILER
VACATION VOUCHER
UNITED BREAST CAN- VIN# 4PLS00C11W1012508 The consultant selected for the award of this project shall provide
CER FOUNDATION Free RED/BLACK IN COLOR professional liability, auto liability, and general liability and workers ´
MISC. DUAL WHEELS compensation insurances as required by the City of Baltimore.
Mammograms, Breast
(2) TIBER LAKE TRAILER
Cancer Info AIRLINE MECHANIC –
WHITE Qualification Requirements
www.ubcf.info FREE Train for high paying VIN# 5D4EB10111G002648 All architectural, engineering, and surveying firms listed in the specific
Towing, Tax Deductible, Aviation Maintenance 2 AXLES proposal for the Project must be prequalified by the Office of Boards
Non-Runners Accepted, Career. FAA approved pro- (3) 1974 DATSUN 240Z WHITE and Commissions for each applicable discipline at time of submittal for
1-888-468-5964 gram. Financial aid if quali- VIN# HLS3091752 this Project.
fied - Job placement assis- (4) 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA GREEN
tance. CALL Aviation VIN# 2G1WF52E129302140 It is the policy of the City of Baltimore to promote equal business
DONATE AUTOS, Institute of Maintenance opportunity in the City´s contracting process. Pursuant to Article 5,
TRUCKS, RV'S. (866) 823-6729 Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code (Latest Edition) - Minority and
LUTHERAN MISSION City of Baltimore Women´s Business Program, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and
SOCIETY. Your donation Department of Finance Women´s Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals apply to this
helps local families with MISC. FOR Bureau of Purchases contract.
food, clothing, shelter. Tax SALE
deductible. MVAlicensed Sealed proposals addressed to the Board of The MBE goal is 27%
LutheranMissionSociety.o HOMEOWNERS WANT- Estimates of Baltimore, will be received until, The WBE goal is 9%
ED! Kayak Pools looking
but not later than 11:00 a.m. local time on
rg. or toll-free
the following date(s) for the stated Both the proposed Minority and Women´s Business Enterprise firms must
for Demo homesites to dis-
requirements: be named and identified as an MBE or WBE within Item 6 of the Standard
play new maintenance free
MAY 26, 2010 Form (SF) 255 in the spaces provided for identifying outside key
CAMPGROUNDS Kayak pools. Save thou-
sands of $$. Unique oppor-
PROVIDE VARIOUS SUBMERSIBLE consultants/associates anticipated for utilization for this project. One firm
PUMPS B50001445 cannot be utilized to attain both the MBE and WBE goals.
Lake Somerset Camp tunity! 100% financing JUNE 9, 2010
Ground, Maryland available. 1-877-377-7665. PROVIDING /PERFORMING/DELIVERING, ANY SUBMITTALS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THE PROPER MBE/WBE
Eastern Shore. Leave MAINTAINING BALTIMORE CITY STREET (IN SOME INSTANCES DBE) PARTICIPATION WILL BE DIS-
your RV on site all year. LIGHT FIXTURES B50001491 APPROVED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR THIS PROJECT.
$1500 includes water, MISC./TRAINING
electric & sewage. Call for THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION DOCUMENT Non-Affiliation
brochure 410-957-1866 MASSAGE THERAPY – CAN BE VIEWED AND DOWN LOADED BY
or 410 957-9897 or email Learn fast, earn fast. VISITING THE CITYS WEB SITE: A firm submitting a proposal may not use an MBE or WBE to meet a contract
Financial aid if qualified. A www.baltimorecitibuy.org goal if:
us at 1.The firm has a financial interest in the MBE or WBE
lakesomerset@earth- new career is at your fin-
2.The firm has an interest in the ownership or control of the MBE or WBE
link.net. gertips. Call Centura 3.The firm is significantly involved in the operation of the MBE or WBE (Article
College 877-206-3353 City of Baltimore 5 subtitle 28-41).
Department of Finance
Bureau of Purchases A firm submitting as a prime consultant that fails to comply with the requirements
FURNITURE MOUNTAIN of Article 5, Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code when executing a contract is
PROPERTY Sealed proposals addressed to the Board of subject to the following penalties: suspension of a contract; withholding of funds;
Cherry Bedroom Set. Estimates of Baltimore, will be received until, recision of contract based on material breach; disqualification as a consultant
Solid Wood, never used, MTN HUNTING CABIN but not later than 11:00 a.m. local time on from eligibility to provide services to the City for a period not to exceed 2 years;
brand new in factory OLD POND/ STREAM the following date(s) for the stated and payment for damages incurred by the City.
boxes. English Dovetail. OPEN/ W OODED 48 AC- requirements:
Original cost $4500. Sell A resume for each person listed as key personnel and/or specialist, including
$82,855 JUNE 9, 2010 those from MBE and WBE must be shown on the page provided within the
for $795. Can deliver. Turnkey hunt cabin w/ per- RESPIRATORS, REPLACEMENT PARTS application.
240-482-8721 fect mix of fields & woods. AND FIT TEST SERVICES B50001499
Secluded pond ready to MATERIALS USED FOR SIGNS, BAN- Please be advised that for the purpose of reviewing price proposals and
LEATHER LIVING enjoy. Great for weekend NERS, POSTERS, ETC B50001500 invoices, the City of Baltimore defines a principal of a firm as follows:
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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES
Strictly Personal
A ”principal” is any individual owning 5% or more of the outstanding stock of
an entity, a partner of a partnership, a 5% or more shareholder of a sub-chapter
PIZZAGALLI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SEEKS SMALL, MINORITY Pen Pals
´S´ Corporation, or an individual owner. AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
Attractive lady 5’6”, interested in cooking, music, DVDs, good conversation
Out-of-State Corporations must identify their corporate resident agent within the Pizzagalli Construction Company will be submitting a bid on June 9,
application. 2010, for the Deer Creek Pumping Station Improvements (W.C. 1168) and quiet evenings. I would like to meet someone with similar interests, who
in Baltimore, MD. At the present time we are soliciting quotations for the is religious, with his own home and transportation. Contact: Brenda Johnson,
Firms will not be considered for a specific project if they apply as both a following work: Acoustical Ceilings; Blasting; Doors/Hardware; Electrical; 32 Caraway Road, Reisterstown, Md. 21136.
sub-consultant and prime consultant. Hauling; HVAC; Masonry; Painting; Paving; Pre-Engineered Metal
Building; Reinforcing Steel/Placing; Roofing (Metal and Built-Up); ---
The applications for this Project (Form 255) cannot be supplemented with any Skylights; Vinyl Composition Tile; Walks/Curbs; Waterproofing/ Lonesome Hearts - Pen Pals
additional information such as graphs, photographs, organization chart, etc. All Dampproofing
such information should be incorporated into the appropriate pages. Applications To have a notice published in the Strictly Personal Section, write the message you want
should not be bound. Applications should simply be stapled in the upper printed in the space below. Enclose ten dollars ($10.00), check or money order for 25 words.
left-hand corner. Cover sheets should not be included. Inclusion and/or submittal Documents can be viewed and/or obtained from the City of Baltimore, NO CASH PLEASE. Additional words will cost 50 cents each.
of additional material may result in the applicant being disqualified from Department of Public Works Service Center, Abel Wolman Municipal
consideration for this project. Building, First Floor, 200 N. Holliday St., Baltimore, MD 21202
(410-396-4041) at a cost of $100/set (nonrefundable).
Failure to follow directions of this advertisement or the application may cause To answer a Lonesome Heart notice, enclose a check or money order for $2.00 for each let-
disqualification of the submittal. Please be advised that M/WBE´s must be certified by the City of ter you wish to have forwarded. NO CASH PLEASE. Be sure to include the box number of
Baltimore Minority and Women´s Business Opportunity Office (MWBOO). the person you wish to contact.
Robert B. MacLeod
Executive Secretary
All letters, queries and notices should be sent to:
If you have any questions, please contact Joan Desorda at 802-651-1245 STRICTLY PERSONAL
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION (or toll free at 800-760-7607, ext. 1245), fax 802-651-1360, email
CITY OF BALTIMORE 2519 N. Charles Street,
jdesorda@pizzagalli.com, mailing address P.O. Box 2009, So. Burlington,
OFFICE OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VT 05407. Baltimore, MD 21218
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCUREMENT OF CONSULTANT SERVICES
PROJECT # 1126 - ON-CALL CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES
The Baltimore City Office of Boards and Commissions has been
requested by the Department of General Services, to receive proposals
to establish contracts with five (5) engineering design consultants to
perform on-call civil/structural engineering services for the City of
Baltimore.
CAREER CORNER
The work will consist primarily of the preparation of construction
documents for repairs, renovations, and minor new construction related
to a variety of public buildings and miscellaneous structures (such as ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MARYLAND STADIUM AUTHORITY
office buildings, health facilities, police stations, fire stations, libraries,
schools and multipurpose centers), utilities and other facilities. The work Accepting Applications for the following Position:
may also include field investigations, feasibility studies, construction Deputy Sheriff, Lateral Entry
administration services and cost estimating. The consultant may also be Police Officer Entry Level SENIOR ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
required to provide the above services and sketches and specifications Police Officer, Lateral Entry
for Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IQC) work. The consultant may be For more information on this position, please log on to
required to analyze existing structures for safety and prepare temporary Visit our website at www.aacounty.org for additional in- www.mdstad.com under Employment
or permanent corrective measures. One major project may be included
in lieu of several small projects. formation and to apply on-line. You may use the Internet
at any Anne Arundel County library, or visit our office at
The consultant and his team shall have the capability to perform all 2660 Riva Road in Annapolis.
services necessary to prepare complete contract documents for the
Registered Nurse: Psych
construction of civil/structural components and appurtenances required AEO/DF/SFE Health center has a position available for a Psychiatric
in public facilities. All teams shall have at least one member LEED Registered Nurse on the Assertive Community Treatment
Accredited Professional (LEED AP). team. Will provide community based services designed to
promote stability, recovery and community reintegration of
The selected firm must demonstrate ability in the following: Medicare Improvement for Patient and Provider Coordinator formerly homeless individuals who have a mental illness
SAL: $19.28 per hour/Contractual and abuse substances. Qualifications: Licensed as Reg-
-Civil and structural engineering design applications
-Civil and structural modifications to existing facilities istered Nurse in Maryland. At least three years experience
P/T professional needed to assist in coordinating the federal in community based services with dually diagnosed
-Conducting and preparing reports of field investigations and feasibility Medicare Improvement for Patient and Provider Act of 2008
studies
grant. Coordinate Medicare related low-income outreach, edu-
population. Excellent verbal and written communication
-Preparing detailed, reliable cost estimates skills; good computer skills. Bilingual English/Spanish pre-
-Knowledge of current federal, state and local building codes and cation and enrollment initiatives statewide. Statewide travel is
required. For the official job announcement and MS-100 ferred. Driver´s license required. Send resume by 05/26/10
regulations to C. Berry, HCH, 421 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202.
-Providing appropriate and adequate manpower for a rapid response to application form, visit www.mdoa.state.md.us. Send MS-100
the City´s need to meet tight scheduling requirements by May 26, 2010 to: MDoA, HR, 301 West Preston St., Suite Email: hrresumes@hchmd.org, Fax: (410)837-8020. No
-Coordinating overall team approach, including MBE and WBE partici- 1007, Baltimore, MD 21201. EOE phone calls. EOE
pation, of assigned tasks
afro.com
Each contract will be limited to an overall upset fee of $2,000,000. NURSING SKILLS LAB
Contract duration for the start of new work tasks will be two years with
(3), one (1) year options or until the upset fee limit is reached, whichever COORDINATOR
occurs first; however, projects started within the two-year period may CARROLL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
continue beyond the 2-year time frame until completion. The contact has a full-time, 10 month position available
person for this project is Dennis Chojnowski (410) 396-4840. as a Nursing Skills Lab Coordinator.
The consultant selected for the award of this project shall provide
professional liability, auto liability, general liability and workers´ com-
pensation insurances as required by the City of Baltimore.
Qualification Requirements
All architectural, engineering, and surveying firms listed in the specific
proposal for the Project must be prequalified by the Office of Boards
and Commissions for each applicable discipline at time of submittal for
this Project.
Both the proposed Minority and Women´s Business Enterprise firms must
be named and identified as an MBE or WBE within Item 6 of the Standard
Form (SF) 255 in the spaces provided for identifying outside key
consultants/associates anticipated for utilization for this project. One firm
cannot be utilized to attain both the MBE and WBE goals.
ANY SUBMITTALS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THE PROPER MBE/WBE
(IN SOME INSTANCES DBE) PARTICIPATION WILL BE DIS-
APPROVED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR THIS PROJECT.
Non-Affiliation
A firm submitting a proposal may not use an MBE or WBE to meet a contract
goal if:
1.The firm has a financial interest in the MBE or WBE
2.The firm has an interest in the ownership or control of the MBE or WBE
3.The firm is significantly involved in the operation of the MBE or WBE (Article
5 subtitle 28-41).
A firm submitting as a prime consultant that fails to comply with the requirements
of Article 5, Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code when executing a contract is
subject to the following penalties: suspension of a contract; withholding of funds;
recision of contract based on material breach; disqualification as a consultant
from eligibility to provide services to the City for a period not to exceed 2 years;
and payment for damages incurred by the City.
A resume for each person listed as key personnel and/or specialist, including
those from MBE and WBE must be shown on the page provided within the
application.
Please be advised that for the purpose of reviewing price proposals and
invoices, the City of Baltimore defines a principal of a firm as follows:
Out-of-State Corporations must identify their corporate resident agent within the
application.
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Firms will not be considered for a specific project if they apply as both a
sub-consultant and prime consultant.
The applications for this Project (Form 255) cannot be supplemented with any
additional information such as graphs, photographs, organization chart, etc. All
such information should be incorporated into the appropriate pages. Applications
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should not be bound. Applications should simply be stapled in the upper
left-hand corner. Cover sheets should not be included. Inclusion and/or submittal
of additional material may result in the applicant being disqualified from
consideration for this project.
Robert B. MacLeod
Executive Secretary
May 16, 2009 - May 22, 2009, The Washington Afro-American A7