The Dayton Weekly News - Vol. 29, Issue 28

Central State University Names Ohio Higher Education Veteran to Serve as Interim President

The Central State University Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Alex Johnson as Interim President effective July 1, 2023.

“Dr. Johnson is a proven leader in higher education and an expert in institutional transformation,” said Board Chair Jacqueline Gamblin. “He has a passion for transformation and excellence in higher education. He’s the right person to lead us through this time of transition, and we look forward to his leadership as we search for a permanent president.”

With nearly 30 years of experience as a college president, Johnson is a nationally-recognized educator, author, and expert in institutional transformation. Most recently, he served as president of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C), a position he held from 2013 through 2022. There, he focused on strengthening the institution’s longstanding mission to provide highquality, accessible and affordable educational

Dr. Alex Johnson opportunities and services. Johnson has also served as president of the Community College of Allegheny County, a multi-campus college in and around Pittsburgh; chancellor of Delgado Community College in New Orleans; president of Tri-C’s Metropolitan Campus in Cleveland, and served a two-year term as president of the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges. His books include Change the Lapel Pin: Personalizing Leadership to Transform Organizations and Communities (2018) and Capturing Change: Creating Systems of Transformation Through Continuous Improvement

(2021) which provide insight on how leaders can create lasting systems of transformation.

Johnson’s work on local, statewide, and national boards has focused on workforce development, and institutional innovation and accountability. He has received numerous awards and accolades for his vision and leadership in higher education.

Johnson has agreed to serve as Interim President for one year. He will serve upon the departure of President Dr. Jack Thomas, who did not seek renewal of his contract and will step down when it expires, June 30, 2023.

Dayton Human Relations Council

Executive Director Accepts New Role with Learn to Earn

Erica Fields, Executive Director for the Dayton Human Relations Council has accepted a position with Learn to Earn. A nonprofit organization that works to ensure equity in workforce and education throughout the Dayton region.

Erica has served as the Executive Director of the HRC for the past five years, providing thoughtful guidance to the organization whose mission is to enforce civil rights and provide business and technical assistance to minority-owned, woman-owned, and small disadvantaged businesses throughout the region.

Amaha Sellessie, community activist, current board member and long time supporter of the HRC spoke fondly about Erica stating, “I remember when Erica was hired at the HRC. It’s been such a blessing to watch her rise and grow in her vision. Erica has a deep commit-

Erica Fields

ment to community! She is an amazing listener who truly seeks to understand what is happening at the root. She has always centered the community, even withstanding increased pressure on her as being a bridge between the community and the city. She has a real heart of gold, I am thankful to have served under her leadership.”

Donerik Black, Business and Technical Assistance Administrator for the HRC stated, “You can’t work for the HRC under the leadership of Erica and not be infected by

her over the top passion for the work that we do. Her passion for the HRC is contagious. I have learned so much from her leadership. She will be missed but I know she will continue to support the mission of the HRC in her new role.”

When asked about her new role Erica said, “This new role presents a unique opportunity for me to advocate in a different and new capacity. It will allow me to acknowledge and enact meaningful action-oriented systems of change, with equity and people at the forefront. These priorities deserve to be fundamentally engaged with critical work and investment that is needed and has existed in vulnerable and underrepresented communities for decades. I look forward to and am excited to be a part of that process.”

Montgomery County Hosts Regional Training for Weights and Measures Officials

The Montgomery County Auditor’s Office hosted inspectors from fourteen counties at the Montgomery County Employment Opportunity Center on June 14 for a regional training of county weights and measures officials. During the training, Montgomery County inspector Brandon Ladson received his full weights and measures certification from the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA).

Montgomery County’s regional training is one of seven scheduled throughout the state of Ohio between June and August. The training fulfills six of the eight

required continuing education credits mandated for city and county weights and measures inspectors in the State of Ohio.

The training consisted of ODA instructors providing information regarding weights and measures procedures to ensure inspectors are aware of new guidelines and reminded of longstanding policy.

During the event, Auditor’s Office employee Brandon Ladson was officially certified as a full weights and measures inspector. To earn this certification, inspectors must successfully complete a series of twenty individual lessons and pass two exams with a score of at least 80 percent.

Ladson, who has been with the Auditor’s Office since August of 2022, is now the fourth fully certified employee of the Montgomery County Weights and Measures department’s five-person staff. The auditor’s weights and measures team is responsible for inspecting and certifying all commercial weights and measures in the county. Every year, inspectors visit each of the county’s more than 250 gas stations and perform around 7,000 gas pumps inspections. They also certify more than 2,000 scales and price-check around 20,000 products at local retailers.

Public Health Reibold Building Temporary Closure

Due to a problem with the plumbing system at the Reibold Building, located at 117 S. Main St. in Dayton, all Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County offices in the Reibold

Father’s Day is quickly approaching, and many of us are looking for that gift that will let our fathers know how much we appreciate them. While Father’s Day is a holiday with which almost everyone is familiar, few people know the interesting history behind this annual holiday.

Learning more about the history of Father’s Day can help you more fully enjoy this celebration and understand why it’s such a cherished

Building will be closed until further notice. This includes the Public Health Clinic, Environmental Health, and Vital Statistics (birth and death records).

All Public Health offices at our other locations

holiday.

are not affected and will remain open as usual. This includes the Charles Drew Health Center, the Sunrise Center, Elizabeth Place, Riverside, and the WIC Miamisburg location.

Please note those loca-

tions only provide limited specialty services which do not include a Public Health Clinic, Environmental Health, or birth and death records.

All WIC Program locations will remain open

and can be reached by calling (937) 225-4491.

To order a birth or death record online visit www. vitalchek.com.

Individuals with existing appointments will be contacted by Public

The History of Father’s Day

Origins of Father’s Day

As with many holidays we celebrate today, Father’s Day began as a primarily religious observance. A traditional Catholic holiday celebrating fatherhood, Father’s Day has been recognized in some way dating back to the Middle Ages. Traditionally, Father’s Day took place on March 19, which is the date the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of St. Joseph.

While the modern version of Father’s Day be-

gan in the US in the early part of the twentieth century, it was soon adopted in Canada, and Canadians have celebrated Father’s Day ever since. While

not as widely celebrated as Mother’s Day, and less commercially promoted, Father’s Day has a special significance for Canadians nonetheless, and shows no

signs of waning.

But we promised you the history of Father’s Day, so here it is, starting with its modern roots in the United States.

Modern Origins in the United States

While Father’s Day has been celebrated for hundreds of years, it was not observed in the United States until the 20th century and may not have gained attention without the creation of Mother’s Day.

Anna Jarvis was the champion of Mother’s

Happy Father’s Day

Health to reschedule. Public Health apologizes for any inconvenience and will provide updates on the Public Health website, social media, and to local media as more information becomes available.

Day, successfully lobbying for the holiday’s first celebration in the early 1900s. The purpose of Father’s Day was to complement Mother’s Day by recognizing the

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ODA inspector David Finck, ODA Weights and Measures Chief Daniel Walker and Auditor Karl Keith present Inspector Brandon Ladson with weights and measures certification

RTA Offers Free Rides System Wide to Help with Transportation to Juneteenth Events

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WORD On The Street

Expanded DORA Begins This Week

By LaTonya Victoria Staff Writer

According to several sources, a few weeks ago the City of Dayton Unanimously approved to expand the DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) that was originally in the Oregon District. The expanded DORA went into effect Wednesday, June 14th and increases the area down to the Riverscape, and includes the area around Wilkinson and Keowee. If you are twentyone and older you can purchase an alcoholic drink that is consumed in a special cup that can be taken out of an establishment and into the newly expanded area. The DORA will be in effect from noon until midnight, seven days a week. I spoke with several people in the Miami Valley and received a the following responses:

1. Lionel Bertie who lives in the Miami Valley and runs Serendipity Community Care that provides Medical Marijuana cards to the community, replied, “That’s fine because people do like to walk around and mingle. It will open up more avenues for other businesses that don’t participate in the DORA because they are losing customers. Now they can take their cocktails and their drinks and still shop.”

2. Jim Bo works at Blind Bob’s in the Oregon District. Jim said, “It’s about time, I guess. I don’t really see any problem with it. No one has had an incident with it. The cops have never busted anyone for it. I think that Dayton is ready to do something like this. You expand it up to the river. We have these cups. I have no problem with it at all.”

locally, several big events have been planned to celebrate the federal holiday. One of the biggest events will be a free concert at Fraze Pavilion in Kettering. The “Juneteenth: Celebrating

Freedom” concert will take place on June 19 from 4-7 p.m. featuring live music, food trucks, local vendors and crafts for children.

On Sunday, June 18, there will be a concert at Eichelberger Amphi theater in Huber Heights from 5-10 p.m. Riders will also be able to travel to this concert for free. That’s because all rides system wide are free on Sundays through the end of the year as part of our ongoing 50th anniversary celebration.

Both concerts are easily accessible by several RTA routes. To plan your trip, visit iriderta.org or down load the Transit app.

Jim Bo

Lionel Bertie

Education

GEMS Continues to Change the Lives of Young Girls in the Community

The Rev. Dawn Martin is providing them through Girls Empowered and Mentored to Success, the organization she founded in 2007 to help girls who are committed to going to college.

Martin holds herself to the same standards that she asks of the GEMS. Not long after the first group of GEMS began, she enrolled at Sinclair Community College at age 34. She now has two master’s degrees, in human services and in clinical mental health counseling. “They had to see it being done by those who were mentoring them,” said Martin, now 53, of Dayton.

Martin faced many challenges in her childhood, and her GEMS are often confronting their own issues at home, such as an absent father or drug abuse. But the group is for any girl who needs an introduction to resources to accomplish her goals. It’s no accident that Martin begins the mentoring program in sixth grade and follows each girl through their high school gradu-

Rev. Dawn Martin

ation. When Martin was in sixth grade, she and her family moved from Dayton to California. Martin was miserable, her mom was ill and everything was new. An attentive English teacher and school librarian noticed her struggles in high school, and that experience convinced her that she was called to help other girls in similar situations.

“This is why I had to go back,” Martin said.

Martin has mentored around 50 girls since the program began. Several have become valedictorians or salutatorians of their schools, and two former GEMS are scheduled to graduate next year from Ohio State University, af-

ter attending with full-ride scholarships.

But Martin is proud of so much more.

“All of our girls are success stories,” she said.

Venus Brown is one of them. The sophomore at Central State University joined GEMS as she was entering ninth grade. She not only got to know other girls her age, but the program also expanded the number of adults she could reach out to.

Martin helps the girls in the program stay on track to accomplish their goals, said Brown, who now helps to mentor current GEMS.

“It was one of the best things that could have happened to me,” she said.

Girls in the GEMS program, which is in the process of relaunching for its next class, learn about etiquette, self-esteem, antibullying, community service and skills they may not learn in school. For example, cooking and sewing are taught by skilled mentoring partners, Martin said.

Because of the mental health issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Martin also has added a

“Grief to Purpose” outreach program for teens and adult women.

In addition, Martin is planning to start a new program next year for girls ages 4 to 6, called WEE GEMS. Those who are waiting to emerge elegantly will focus on skills like etiquette and table manners.

Martin’s son, Donovan Benton, nominated her as a Dayton Daily News Community Gem. Martin also has two stepsons and three grandchildren.

“I think the GEMS program that she started has given these young girls a different perspective of life,” said Benton, of Trotwood. He called his mom a role model and an example for them to follow in order to achieve whatever they desire.

Martin says that because students with C averages have dreams that are just as big as those with A’s, GEMS provides college scholarships for its graduates. The organization accepts donations for its

scholarship fund and also is searching for a permanent home for the program. Martin said she has never wanted any of the girls to feel that they have failed if they didn’t reach their goal right away. As someone who first went to college in her 30s, she knows that dreams may dim but they shouldn’t burn out. “The goal is to make sure you still have the dream,” Martin said.

Third Annual Dayton Area HBCU Send-Off Readies SW Ohio Students for College

School may be out for the summer, but Dayton area students attending one of the nation’s 107 Historically Black College or University’s this fall can get a head start on networking and gathering campus essentials at the third annual Dayton Area HBCU SendOff.

The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 25 from 1-4 p.m. at the Horizon Science Academy at 250 Shoup Mill Road. Registration is required for HBCU students, but the event is open to everyone. During the SendOff, registered HBCU students have the chance to win prizes including laptops, Chromebooks, mini fridges, microwaves, gift cards, scholarships and televisions. Community and company representatives will also be on hand to provide information about internship opportunities, networking and financial literacy.

HBCUs play an integral role in educating African American students, as they are responsible for 70% of Black doctors and dentists, 50% of all black engineers and 35% of all black lawyers. HBCUs also have a strong impact on our economy, generating substantial economic returns year after year.

“The HBCU Send-Off is a wonderful opportunity to connect students with the necessary resources as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives,” said Angela Davis, Founder and Chairperson of the Dayton Area HBCU SendOff. “Whether they are

KeyBank is a proud sponsor of the Dayton Area HBCU Send-Off, donating 40 Chromebooks and drawstring bags for all attendees.

“At KeyBank are committed to partnering with organizations dedicated to improving the lives of those we serve,” said Kenya Taylor, KeyBank’s Southwestern Ohio Corporate Responsibility Officer.

“For the past two years we’ve witnessed the success of the HBCU SendOff, and we’re thrilled to get involved yet again and give back to Dayton area students. We believe everyone deserves access to resources for a bright future – regardless of their financial situation.”

Companies and organizations interested in donating items for the Send-Off event can email daytonhbcusendoff@gmail.com for more information.

Students should register here: https://forms.gle/ L8DYBDwLmKVvwbbr8.

ABOUT KEYCORP

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Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment ser-

vices to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately

1,300 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice,

public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital

Dayton Area students attending one of the 107 HBCUs next fall have the opportunity to network with alumni and community supporters. a freshman or a returning student, we want them to go to college prepared, and to know that they have a support system here at home cheering for them. We believe in their success, and this is just the first step.”

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Summer 2023 Seed to Bloom

Botanical and Community Garden Programs

Black Heritage Community Garden Project

Thursdays, 6:00- 8:00pm

Warm

May 18, 2023 June 15, 2023

July 20, 2023

August 24, 2023 *(4:30-6:30pm) September 14, 2023

The Black Heritage Community Garden Project will require monitoring and tending the new variety of crops! Join us as we discover how well they perform. Attend one or all sessions that are of interest to you. Bring questions, water, sun protection & plan to get a little soil beneath your nails as we tend to these new crops!

CSU Speaker Series

Plant Identification with Dr. Marcus Nagle

Friday, June 2, 2023 4:00-5:00pm

Have you ever wanted to be able to identify common local or garden plants? Or are you just curious about how to do it? Join CSU's horticulture expert to learn more about plant identification, from classic to on-line approaches. (Adults 18+)

Friday, June 23, 2023 4:00-5:00pm

Land-Grant Bee Research at CSU

Join Dr. Hongmei Li-Byarlay as she talks about current bee lab research focuses including the breeding and selection of Ohio biters 1 (OB1) with high grooming and biting behavior against parasitic mites / behavioral resistance, and abiotic / biotic stress of pollinators in different landscapes / farm settings. (Adults 18+)

Friday, July 7, 2023 4:00-5:00pm

Herbs of the Apothecary Garden

Visit the newly-planted apothecary garden with Clare Thorn, focusing on herbs which offer scent, texture, teas, culinary purposes, and can offer a therapeutic retreat for relieving every -day stress. (Adults 18+)

*Thursday, August 24, 2023

*4:30-6:30pm

Extending the Garden Season

When temperatures begin to cool, you have options to grow vegetables into the fall or winter! Brian Kampman will lead this program on how to use a cold frame or row cover with hoops for late fall or early spring planting. (Adults 18+)

Creating a Perennial Vegetable Bed

Friday, September 22, 2023 4:00-5:00pm

Editorial Comments &

Opinion: Is Trump’s Indictment Criminal, Political or Both? Prosecuting Former Presidents Can Be Tricky

Something To Consider: There Are Many Things You Cannot Control

By: Brenda Cochran Contributing Writer

If you try to control everything, and then find yourself worrying about the things you can’t control, you are setting yourself up for a lifetime of frustration.

There are some who try to control everything and then they worry about the fact that they discover that it is impossible for them to control everything. The future is definitely going to be one that is not too pleasant.

Here is a short list:

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think.

Here’s an example: You might worry that your mother may need long-term care. You could talk with her about her finances and research the cost of the facility, so knowing your options can really ease and reduce your stress levels.

By: Ronald S. Sullivan Jr.

The question of whether to indict a former U.S. president is a difficult one.

And yet, a state prosecutor has charged Donald Trump with violating New York business laws.

And a federal prosecutor has charged Trump with violating national security laws as well.

On one hand, the U.S. judiciary system is based on a basic principle of English law that dates

decision to indict Trump on charges of violating national security laws as well as participating in a conspiracy to obstruct justice.

A demonstrator holds a sign as a motorcade of vehicles, with former President Donald Trump inside, arrives at Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. United States Federal Courthouse in Miami, Florida, on June 13, 2023. | Source: RICARDO ARDUENGO / Getty back to the early 1200s, that no one is above the law. As medieval jurist Henry de Bracton explained in “On the Laws and Customs of England,” the law makes the king, and thus, the king must be subject to the law.

“The king should be under no man, but under God and the law,” de Bracton wrote.

In his brief public statement, Special Counsel Jack Smith paraphrased that concept in announcing his

The History of Father’s Day...

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father’s role in parenting.

Interestingly, both these holidays had their first official celebrations in West Virginia.

Mother’s Day was first recognized in Grafton, West Virginia, and the first celebration of Father’s Day as we know it today took place in Fairmont, West Virginia, on July 5, 1908.

While a time to honor and celebrate fathers, Father’s Day was inspired by tragedy. In December 1907, the Monongah mining disaster killed 361 miners, with 250 of these men being fathers. Grace Golden Clayton was one of the people who lost their fathers due to the mining disaster, and she suggested to her minister that a special service be held to honor the fathers who were lost in this tragedy.

This first Father’s Day in Fairmont, unfortunately, did not lead to the holiday’s celebration nationwide. The two main reasons that Father’s Day failed to gain popularity at this point were because the event was not advertised outside of Fairmont, and the celebration took place only a day after the town’s Independence Day festivities.

Other Early Celebrations

Like the Fairmont Father’s Day celebration, several other attempts to establish this holiday failed to gain attention.

In 1911, three years after the Fairmont event, a Chicago social activist named Jane Addams requested a citywide recognition of Father’s Day. Unfortunately, her request was denied.

A year later in Van-

couver, Washington, J. J. Berringer, a local Methodist pastor, held a Father’s Day celebration at the suggestion of an area newspaper. Unaware of the earlier Fairmont event, Berringer believed that his Irvington Methodist Church had held the country’s first Father’s Day event.

Since information was not transmitted as easily in the past as it is today, many people in the early 20th century believed they invented or first celebrated Father’s Day.

For example, in 1915, Harry C. Meek claimed that he was the inventor of Father’s Day and decided it should be held on the third Sunday of June, his birthday. Meek spent many years trying to make Father’s Day an official holiday and was named the originator of Father’s Day by the Lions Club International.

Father’s Day Is Established

In reality, Father’s Day would not have reached the status that it has today without the efforts of one woman, Sonora Smart Dodd. One of the reasons that Dodd was so passionate about the holiday was that she and her siblings were raised by a single father, William Jackson Smart.

Dodd was inspired to start a holiday for fathers after hearing a sermon at her church about Anna Jarvis’s effort to establish Mother’s Day. After the sermon, Dodd approached her pastor and said she believed fathers deserved their own day of celebration. Her original idea was that the holiday be held on June 5, her father’s birthday.

Instead, to provide more time to prepare sermons for the holiday, Dodd proposed that the

“We have one set of laws in this country, and they apply to everyone,” Smith said. “Adherence to the rule of law is a bedrock principle. … And our nation’s commitment to the rule of law sets an example for the world.”

But a strong case can be

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Father’s Day event be held on June 19, 1910, the third Sunday of the month. Dodd continued holding these celebrations in Spokane, Washington, for many years until she left to study art in Chicago. She resumed celebrations when she returned to Spokane in the 1930s.

Based on Dodd’s efforts, several politicians attempted to formalize the holiday with little success. U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson designated the celebration of Father’s Day with a presidential proclamation, and Father’s Day was made a national holiday in 1972 by President Richard M. Nixon.

Father’s Day Today

Although it took some time for Father’s Day to be recognized as an official holiday, it is now a cherished celebration for millions of people around the world. Now that you know the history of Father’s Day, we invite you to plan a celebration that will honor the fathers in your lives with the enthusiasm intended by the holiday’s first champions.

Most Canadian dads can look forward this Sunday to a host of gestures and gifts from their children, including the perennial favourites such as pancakes for breakfast, socks, ties, and aftershave, just to name a few.

But keep in mind that, according to a March 2018 survey in Canada by retailmenot.ca, “The majority of dads (79 per cent) agree that fathers don’t expect a gift for Father’s Day, as much as mothers do for Mother’s Day.”

So perhaps all dad wants is to spend time with his kids and feel loved and appreciated, and the best thing you could do for him is to show him that love.

1) The past,

2) The future,

3) Actions of others,

4) Change,

5) The motives of others,

6) Circumstances you have been given,

7) Predicting what will happen.

Perhaps you are a person who would like to learn how to stop being concerned with the things you can’t control, but you may not be sure about how you can go about doing this.

There are several methods of treatment or changing of your lifestyle that will help you, such as therapy, or medication.

There are also some other ways that help you overcome your need to control everything. Exercising or eating healthy foods, making sure that you get plenty of sleep and not dealing with the past, but focusing on what is going on now. You can also take a few deep breaths when you are feeling stressed out because you realize that you cannot control something.

Last, but not least, tell yourself some positive affirmations which can combat your self-doubt. Of course, it is just easy to tell yourself that you are going to let go and stop thinking about the things that you can’t control, but it is not that easy to put into action. Your list of things you have been worrying about is a good starting point. You are actually beginning to develop your awareness of your level of control.

When you determine that you are worrying about something that you can’t control, focus on what you can control. In many cases, the only thing that you can control is your own reaction. For example – you can’t control how somebody treats you, but you can control how you react to that person.

Next, you can also ask yourself what you are afraid will happen if you don’t have complete control over a situation. Then in thinking of the worse case scenario and coming up with a plan of how to deal with that will help you to ease the worry It won’t be as bad as you think and chances are, you are stronger than you

You can also try this important strategy which is focusing on the present. The bottom line is the cycle of worrying about the things that you can’t control can be very difficult to break.

When you stop worrying about things you can’t control, you’ll be surprised to find out that you have more time and energy to devote to things that you do have control over. This can be the key to living your best life.

I keep this quote on my wall, and you may also. This first quote is so excellent. It reads, “Grant me the serenity to expect the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.”

The second quote: “I cannot always control what goes on outside, but I can control what goes on inside.”

This last quote reads: “Accept the fact that you can’t control everything. The only thing you can control one hundred percent of the time, is your attitude.”

Arts & Entertainment

DML’s Block Party Promises a Day of Fun

Dayton Metro Library’s Brookville Branch is hosting a Block Party and Craft Fair, Saturday, June 17, 10 am-4 pm.

Community members can anticipate 60 vendor booths of local artisans with hand-made merchandise for sale, such as paintings, wood and metal works, and knit items. Food trucks and food vendors will also be on hand.

The Pink Ribbon Girls, the Kiwanis Club of Brookville, the Chamber of Commerce, Brookville Historical Society, and the Brookville Optimist Club will have booth space also, and the Mountain Dulcimer Society of Dayton will provide music approximately at 1 pm.

The Branch will be open regular operating hours from 9:30 am-6 pm with an information table set up to spotlight services and the “All Together Now” Summer Challenge. Patrons will be able to take

a “behind the scenes” tour of the Branch to see where their items end up after being returned and can check out games to play in-house from the Game Lending Library.

The Children’s Librarian will be hosting children’s games and an interactive projector will project simulated games onto the floor for the younger kids. Families can take part in a selfguided “seek and find” hunt through the Branch that highlights different areas and little-known items that are available for check-out. Winners will receive a DML swag bag.

Parking at the Branch will be reserved for visitors with limited mobility, but additional parking

will be available at the high school next door. The Brookville Branch is located at 120 Blue Pride Drive, Brookville. For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

DML is committed to providing access to all of our events. Please contact the Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665 to request accommodations for sign language interpretation, audio amplification, and/or language translation. Additional accommodations may be available upon request. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

DML Celebrates Juneteenth with Programs

Dayton Metro Library will celebrate Juneteenth by offering programs that give patrons of all ages an opportunity to learn about and explore the history and significance of this holiday.

Celebrate Juneteenth!

Southeast Branch, Monday, June 12-Saturday, June 17, during Library hours

Celebrate Juneteenth this week with daily crafts and activities. All materials provided. For Teens Black Art: From the

Harlem Renaissance to the Present

West Branch, Saturday, June 24, 3-5 pm

Karen D. Brame of DML’s Special Collections will take guests on a visual journey through a variety of themes, periods, and pieces of art created by Black artists spanning from the early 20th century to contemporary times.

For All Ages Genealogy: Two Communities of Early African Ohioans Northmont Branch,

Tuesday, June 27, 6:307:30 pm

Find out about the Gist Settlers of Southwest Ohio and Randolph Freedmen of Western Ohio. Descendants are encouraged to attend to connect with other descendants. Registration is required. For Adults For more information, and to register if required, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

When the Artists are Away, the Next Generation Comes Out to Play! DPAA Summer Learning Programs

School's out, but DPAA's Summer Learning Programs are just beginning! There are plenty of ways to get involved and support our fantastic students! Read more be-

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Dayton Ballet School is for All Ages!

It's not too late to register for summer classes Brace yourselves for an exciting summer of dance

at Dayton Ballet School because our highly anticipated summer classes are now in session! Our dedicated ballet students have begun the Summer Intensive program. Led by a

team of professional dancers, these students have an encouraging environment to grow and expand to their full potential. Meanwhile, our younger students are busy exploring

dance styles, conditioning, history, vocabulary, and more in their summer class.

It's not too late to register! There are openings for students aged 3 to 6

on Saturdays, 10am–12pm. Call Dayton Ballet School to register at (937) 535-5467.

Celebrate Diversity with the Huber Heights Multicultural Festival

The City of Huber Heights, Culture and Diversity Citizen Action Commission (HHCDCAC) is excited to announce its second annual Multicultural Festival at the Eichelberger Amphitheater, Huber Heights, Saturday, June 24, 12-6 p.m. Parking and admission into the festival is free.

Cultural performances include the Panama Dance Group, Sayaw Filipin –OH, the Okinawan Drum & Dance Group, and the Turkish Dance Troupe,

with a special performance by Dayton’s own The Luv Locz Experiment. D.J. Oscar will also entertain the crowd between performances. Several food trucks serving a variety of cultural cuisine and local cultural merchandise vendors will also be present. Kids will be able to enjoy games in the Kids Zone, along with Skull Dollz Face Painting. Some of the food and merchandise vendors may have a cashonly option for purchases.

The Multicultural Festival is sponsored by the

City of Huber Heights, HHCDCAC, Premium Blend Music, D.J. Oscar, and Skull Dollz Face Painting Community members are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets.

The Eichelberger Amphitheater is located at 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, Ohio, 45424. For more information, contact Sarah Williams, MNA, CNP, Community Engagement Specialist, City of Huber Heights, at 937.237.5820.

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Opinion: Is Trump’s Indictment Criminal, Political or Both? Prosecuting Former Presidents Can Be Tricky...

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made for a prosecutor to exercise discretion and not charge a former president.

Part of that argument is based on the perception such a decision would have among some of the American public, that the criminal justice system had been weaponized to punish political rivals

In fact, Trump, as well as some of his supporters, has used that perception in an attempt to convince his political base that both indictments are politically motivated. One of Trump’s congressional supporters, Jim Jordan, a Republican from Ohio, has even convened hearings on the weaponization of the FBI, among other federal agencies.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke for many of Trump’s supporters when he told Fox News Digital: “This is going to disrupt this nation because it goes to the core of equal justice for all, which is not being seen today. And we’re not going to stand for it.”

It’s reasonable that regular citizens might fear prosecutors would abuse their power by filing unmerited, politically motivated charges against their political opponents. Some foundational legal principles can shed light on when such prosecutions are or aren’t reasonable.

In the state case as well as the federal one, both prosecutors believe that Trump’s behavior surpassed that threshold.

Justice system needs credibility

When considering charging a former president with crimes, two extreme positions should be rejected at the onset.

First, some argue that equality under the law

means just that. If a former president commits a crime, he should be charged.

This position ignores the reality that the costs associated with charging a former president – particularly one who is a current candidate for president – can be high.

Our criminal justice system relies on the citizenry believing in its legitimacy. Widespread belief that the prosecution of a former president is being used as a political tool undermines that legitimacy.

Second, others like McCarthy argue that a former president should not be charged with any crime, as doing so will exact permanent injury on the credibility of American democratic traditions.

This argument overstates the likely consequences as well.

When to charge a former president Legal theorists have divided the criminal law into two categories.

Known in Latin as “malum in se,” the first category is used to define conduct that is considered naturally evil as determined by the sense of a civilized community.

Such conduct includes, murder, larceny and assault.

The other category is known in Latin as “malum prohibitum” and involves conduct that is a crime only because the law makes it so.

In plain terms, the malum in se is illegal because the conduct, on its face, is immoral.

In contrast, malum prohibitum is immoral only because a law has deemed it illegal.

Failing to proceed with caution at a yellow light is not immoral per se; it’s wrong because lawmakers have written a code that says it’s wrong.

What sort of crime?

Prosecutors should only indict former presidents or presidential candidates for crimes believed to be immoral.

In this way, an entire class of non-serious crimes are excluded from consideration. While the exclusion of very many crimes by prosecutors is a helpful start in determining whether to prosecute or not, the difficult analytical work comes when deciding which categories certain crimes fall in.

Is it evil to violate a state’s business record laws?

Is it immoral to violate national security laws?

Are they more like a traffic violation or a premeditated homicide?

What if the former president violated the business record laws for the purpose of violating some other law, which raises the conduct from a misdemeanor to a felony?

In his public statements shortly after indicting Trump, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg explained that New York is the financial capital of the world and that the state has a significant interest in enforcing its business records laws.

Bragg further explained that failure to police business records laws could have an impact on consumers – real, everyday people who rely on fair business practices, which, in turn, is the basis for fair markets, fair interest rates and fair prices for a range of goods and services.

No one is above the law

In the end, the decision to criminally charge a former president turns on a tricky question.

Equal protection under law is a value that Americans should hold dear. But when it comes to a former president, competing values must be considered.

“Above all else, guard your heart: because life flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 “Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound. That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I’m found. Was blind, but now I see.” Loving God! I woke up today humming the song “Amazing Grace.” My dreams, here of late, have been confusing and left me wondering if I am being spiritually attacked as I dream about the days of wine and roses. Nights when I lived a wretched life. Years when I thought about no one but me, what I wanted, what I liked, where I wanted to go, and what I wanted to do. I did not know selfishness and what it was doing in my body, mind, and soul or how it shaped my future. This is the thing: in the world, I was excelling academically, financially, and socially.

Until today, I was not crazy about using the word “wretch,” when singing the first verse of Amazing Grace. In the United Church of Christ Hymnal, it is written: “That saved someone like me.” “Someone,” however, does get to the unfortunate, dejected, miserable life in sin and darkness wherein I was living at the time.

Anyone who chooses to live a separate life from a godly one is breaking God’s heart. Anyone who hates another hates God. Anyone who denies Christ as the Son of God denies themselves the opportunity of eternal life with Christ.

You may have wondered, “What in the world is happening?” The war in Ukraine, the foundation of lies upon which politicians are running for office, holding offices, and making legislation, mothers killing their children, etc., etc. begins with what people think.

O, but thanks be to God, we can choose our thoughts. We can think about God’s love for us in that before we were born, God gave us everything good upon which to ponder.

In recent months, God cleaned up my mouth. I don’t curse like a sailor anymore. I bless the Lord and people everywhere by choosing my thoughts.

Is the alleged crime so egregious that the benefit of holding a former president equal before the law outweighs the cost associated with the appearance of a partisan, weaponized prosecution?

So far, Smith and Bragg are the only state and federal prosecutors to answer that question by seeking an indictment.

“We today uphold our solemn responsibility to ensure that everyone stands equal before the law,” Bragg said. “No amount of money … and power changes that enduring American principle.”

Likewise, Jack Smith urged those interested in the case to read the indictment before making

charges that his investigation was politically motivated.

“Our laws that protect national defense information are critical to the safety and security of the United States, and they must be enforced,” Smith said. “Violations of those laws put our country at risk.”

Dayton Weekly Sports Report Hot 5

Here are the hottest topics this month (3rd week of June) as we hit the summer stages of sports.

By: Deon Cash Staff Writer

• Carlos Knox

Lands

Job at Notre Dame In Player Development

Carlos Knox, the former Indiana Fever head coach and one of the best player development trainers in the world, was hired by the Lady Irish to become the Player Development Program Director for the upcoming season.

Knox has been in player development for decades, spending 6 years with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Indiana Fever, then moving to Texas and Cincinnati before coming back to Indiana to be apart of the Fever as an assistant coach. He then would land the head coaching job in the early stages of the last season in the WNBA.

Knox is at his very best in player development, as he has trained and help develop the likes of Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings, future Hall of Famer Skylar Diggins-Smith, and other notable players in the WNBA and beyond.

Coach Niele Ivey, mother of Jaden Ivey, (1st round draft pick of the Pistons) tabbed Knox as the one. Ivey was a former Fighting Irish legend and WNBA hooper herself before stepping into coaching.

Congrats to Knox, who was put in a lame duck situation as the head coach with the Fever but will get to show why he is still one of the hottest names for a head coaching gig and why he is a guru in the player development field.

Knox starred for Meadowdale before leaving an incredible mark at IUPUI and then playing briefly in the NBA and overseas.

• Chaminade-Julienne Falls in OHSAA State Semifinals

The Chaminade-Julienne Eagles dream run this season came to an end as they lost in the OHSAA State Semifinals by a score of 4-2. The Eagles had taken a 2-0 lead entering the final inning, but was able to get a big close giving up 4 runs. ChaminadeJulienne wasn’t able to respond, resulting in the final score.

Despite the loss the Eagles have established themselves as the premiere school in the Miami Valley over the least decade.

• Alstork Lands Fairborn Boys Basketball Job

Ricky Alstork is the new head basketball coach of the Fairborn Skyhawks per the reports. Alstork, who was an assistant for almost a decade (most recently in Middletown), will now have a chance to take over a program that had been middling in obscurity over the last couple of decades.

Alstork, a former hooper himself, will look to help elevate the Skyhawks in the rising Miami Valley League. “I’m getting adjusted to being a head coach. I’m definitely ready for this opportunity and grateful for the chance to be the head coach here.” Alstork would say in a workout this summer. Look for a different vibe with the Fairborn boys basketball program this season.

(4) Elly De La Cruz Lights Up MLB, Brings Reds Hope After Incredible First Week Elly De La Cruz, arguably the most exciting young story in MLB so far this season, has taken the Reds organization by storm after an incredible and eye popping debut.

De La Cruz is a five-tooler who has a ton of potential and even more skills.

While he is still refining his game, there is no doubt that the Reds have hope with the 6’5 shortstop who runs like a gazelle, hits like your favorite power hitter and throws as fast as Rob Dibble once did.

While he has to get adjusted to the Major League style, De La Cruz will continue to make the Reds organization look like they know what they are doing, despite the efforts of the owner and upper management to seemingly sabotage their own team.

The Reds are in contention for a division title, sitting only 5 games out of the top spot, held by Pittsburgh in a season that was an afterthought after the disastrous season last year. With Votto heading back, the Reds could find themselves in a division title chase whether the owner wanted it or not.

(5) Dunbar Legend Nor ris Cole Enshrined Into Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame

Norris Cole, the guard from Dayton Dunbar who nearly didn’t even get a D-1 offer, has landed in the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame after he was inducted earlier this week. Cole, an OHSAA State champion at Dunbar, would take his only opportunity at Cleveland State and turn it into something special, not only being an All-American and getting drafted, but being inducted into the Vikings Hall of Fame as well. But most know Cole from his Miami Heat days, where he was winning championships with Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, and the wildly popular Heat team of the late 2000s. Cole still is playing ball, most recently playing in the GLeague for Grand Rapids along with playing overseas.

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Elly De LA Cruz the Next MLB Superstar?

Ricky Alstork, New Head Coach For Fairborn

Carlos Knox New Director Of Player Development at Notre Dame.

Norris Cole Inducted into Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame

Music and Mammograms Community Health Event

and free food. The children were able to enjoy arts & crafts and book reading in the library and a mobile gaming unit outside. Community partners were also on hand to provide information and access to community resources.

financial resources to, making mammograms accessible for women in various communities and being a resource to support clients wherever needed.

The Norma J Ross Memorial Foundation offers screenings one to two times a month all year. Please visit the website at www.njrmf.org or call 937-282-4829 for more information and to schedule.

On Saturday, June 10th, the Norma J Ross Memorial Foundation (NJRMF), a local for purpose/ nonprofit organization focused on helping women beat breast cancer and uplifting the youth, hosted its Music and Mammograms community health event at the Dayton Metro Library – West Branch on Abbey Avenue. The event included mammogram screening, music and activities. The mammograms were provided for women 40 years of age and older. This lifesaving screening was made available to women who were insured, uninsured and underinsured. The screenings were administered via the Premier

Health mobile mammography unit. The Music and Mammograms event was a great event with opportunities for adults and kids. The day included a fitness class, educational sessions where attendees learned about breast health with topics such as self-breast exam, breast density and breast cancer prevention. It also include dancing, a DJ, access to bra fittings

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States, with 1 in 8 women developing breast cancer in their lifetime. One of the first lines of defense in beating breast cancer is getting a mammogram, because early detection saves lives.

Events like Music and Mammograms hosted by NJRMF aim to focus on prevention, decrease screening barriers, create awareness, and educate women of all ages. The Norma J Ross Memorial Foundation works to remove the barriers by providing transportation to screenings and additional testing, offering and connecting clients to

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