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Dash Price Prediction 2018, 2019 and 2020
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"Enabling dreams. Believing what's possible. Celebrating performance. Connecting communities. Helping great talent become world class."
Those are the principles upon which the Canadian Athletes Now Fund, or CAN Fund, operates. CAN Fund is a not for profit organization devoted solely to raising funds and awareness of Canadian athletes.
CAN Fund's Menu of Accomplishment, introduced this year, is a catalogue of unique donation incentives – from art to experiences to authentic autographed gear – and one of the many ways that Can FUND supports Canadian Athletes and builds a culture of excellence.
In support of the 2012 Olympics, Top Drawer Creative held a company-wide fundraising challenge for a Canadian Rowing Blade, a symbol of the highest level of competition reserved only for the most elite rowers in Canada.
As motivation, Top Drawer's President and CEO Howard Chang and Executive VP and CCO Brian Gahan offered an additional incentive: every employee to raise at least $100 for the initiative would be entered in a draw to win a trip for two to the London Olympics.
On April 5th, CAN Fund's Jane Roos and former Olympic beach volleyball player Conrad Leinemann presented Top Drawer with our Blade – representing stroke number 188 (there are exactly 200 strokes in a race for the Men's and Women's Eight, and each stroke has a significant purpose that is imperative to the race strategy). Roos revealed that funds raised by Top Drawer would support Women's Eight athlete and Port Moody, B.C. native Krista Guloien.
But there was another name still to be revealed-our Olympic-bound staffer. Leinemann did the honours of drawing the lucky employee's name: Chris Jones, Account Director. Team members immediately noted that Jones, who wasn't present for the time of the drawing, would be on his honeymoon at the time of the Olympics. But shortly thereafter, Jones called in from his client meetings to say that he'd postponed his honeymoon plans to go to London with his new bride. After all, an all-expenses-paid trip to the Olympics doesn't come your way every day.

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The album is called Sugar. It comes from a line in the song Sweet Skin. But Sugar could just as easily refer to the sweetness of Mary Bragg's voice. She reminds me of Alison Krauss. Sugar could also refer to love. Give the album a casual listen, and you will here the word love a lot. You will also hear the kinds of melodies that often carry love songs to the top of the pop charts.
But you won't hear pop arrangements, with swelling strings and oversinging. Bragg gives the songs what they need, and the emotion comes through loud and clear. For strings, she uses one violin and one cello, and not always on the same song. There is electric or stand-up bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, some pedal steel, and keyboards. These are used in various combinations, but always in a way that supports Bragg's voice. Some songs are sweet, acoustic, country-tinged ballads, while others rock out. And Bragg can adjust her vocals to handle it all.
So here, on the surface, is an album of love songs. But it's not quite that simple. Give a closer listen to the words. Yes, you will find that Bragg is a romantic soul, believing sincerely in the power of love. But you will also find that that love faces sometimes severe tests. I Will Love You sounds like an innocent enough title, but the song tells of a woman whose love survives, despite the suicide of its object. Child tells of a woman's love for her child in the face of a vicious custody battle. And Sweet Skin is a song of jealousy. Bragg sings all of this in the first person, and I became worried about her. This is too much for any one woman to bear. And I realized that Bragg and her cowriters had accomplished something rare: they had made me care what happened to these women. Fortunately, a line in Bragg's dedications in the liner notes put my mind somewhat at ease. Bragg says, "To those whose heartache has fueled my inspiration, I hope these songs bring you the peaceful resolution you crave and deserve." I wouldn't normally quote from an artist's dedications at all, but I thought that bore repeating.
There is something of an arc to these songs. Let Me opens the album at the beginning of a relationship, full of optimism. Things go wrong over the next few songs. The Paper Chase comes in the middle, and provides a break. It is not about relationships at all: rather, it is an almost-satire of corporate politics. Musically, the song is a kick, with a jazzy feel. And I love the way Bragg delivers the line, "sumptuous lobster croquettes". I know that sounds strange, but you need to hear it. Following The Paper Chase, there are three songs that offer a hope of renewal, culminating with So Happy. Here is the flush of first love that comes with a new relationship. And here is the promise that, this time, things will be different, better.
For me, that should have been the end of the album. I badly wanted the happy ending. But, there is one more song. Trying is a nearly despairing tale of a poor couple who are reduced to begging in order to survive. The song is very effective, but I felt like my happy ending had been yanked away. Trying should have been placed in the first half of the album.
I have one other quibble. All through the album, Bragg has taken us inside these women, and told us of the love a woman has for a man and what becomes of it. Then comes Give That Girl. The song is in second person, so we are suddenly outside observers. And the singer says to a man who is neglecting his female lover, "Give that girl to me." So, is Bragg portraying a male character here? Or, perhaps, a homo- or bi- sexual woman? The affect is somewhat jarring. I like the song, but I found it disorienting.
All told, though, I am impressed. I hope Mary Bragg is working on something new, and I hope she'll think of me when it's ready.
Mary Bragg: Sweet Skin
Mary Bragg: I Will Love You
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Mary Bragg - Sugar
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Matson Navigation Co Inc officially launched its new Matson-dedicated Guam and Micronesia service with the arrival of the MV Manulani. The new service succeeds the former 10-year Matson/APL Alliance arrangement in which Matson and APL shared vessel deployments.
With the new service, Guam will be served by Matson's five most modern, fuel-efficient vessels, including four new ships built in the past four years. Guam operations on the West Coast will be supported by Matson-dedicated facilities in Long Beach CA, Oakland CA, and Seattle WA. This deployment is part of a new Matson Guam-China service and represents a $365 million investment in vessel, container, and terminal assets; the new port rotation is Long Beach, Honolulu, Guam, Ningbo, Shanghai, Long Beach. The China component, the China-Long Beach Express, will be launched the week of February 20.
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Ms Eeva Putro, an actress born in Finland, completed her MA in film and theatre acting at St. Petersburg State Academy of Theatre in 2008. She has performed in numerous movie and theater productions. Ms Putro has worked as an actress in several productions at the Finnish National Theatre.
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By Bill Graham
In my previous post I discussed the potential benefits in quality and costs that static analysis brings to software development. In addition to common coding errors, many of the bugs found by static analysis are potential security defects as well. Buffer overflow, OS command injection, unrestricted string format and integer overflows are among the top 25 most dangerous security coding defects (according to the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWS) from the MITRE organization). These types of defects are common in C and C++ and are dangerous to correct operation in general but also pose significant security threats – often because the right exploit can lead to arbitrary code execution on the target. Once an attacker can execute code on your device, they can gain complete control, which might include reflashing the firmware, installing malware or rewriting the command and control software.
Luckily, many of the top 25 errors are detectable by static analysis tools. Often the errors lurk in untested code and are a potential risk to you and your customers. Moreover, security defects are more expensive to find, fix and patch in a fielded product (figures place this as high as $300,000 per defect!), so fixing them earlier is always a cheaper option. Static analysis tools can be used to evaluate code at the developer's desktop right in Wind River Workbench, before it makes it into the system builds. Continuous software builds used for integration and test can be analyzed as well to ensure defects are caught before they make it into system testing.
Improving security for embedded systems requires a software development lifecycle approach the include security from the beginning. Static analysis tools fit nicely into this approach but are a compliment to other important activities such as system simulation, design and testing.
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The oldest bridge in Benton County is set to soon be knocked down, and that has some people sad to see it go.
The demolition was set after officials raised concern over increased traffic from a planned kayak park near the Fisher Ford Bridge in Siloam Springs. Benton County administrators want to demolish the bridge and replace it with a newer one that could handle the increased traffic, just down the Illinois River.
"A kayak, white-water park is something that will be great for the city and surrounding area, drawing in people from all over," said Holland Hayden, communication director for Siloam Springs. "It's going to be a great family-friendly atmosphere and allows people to go down the river."
The $1.7 million dollar park was approved July 3 by the Benton County Quorum Court and will be funded by the Walton Family Foundation.
The Fisher Ford Bridge is the oldest bridge in Benton County. At 110 years old, it's also one of the oldest in all of Arkansas.
Glenn Jones, Benton County's historical preservation commissioner, likes the idea of a white-water park, but has been fighting with officials on tearing down the bridge.
"Why can't we do both? Let's save the river; let's save the bridge, and let's build a kayak park. I don't know how anyone can argue with me," Jones said.
City administrators hope the park is completed by the end of this year. The Fisher Ford Bridge has been out of commission for the last eight years.


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It seems like there's only so much online merchants can do, and that we're at the mercy of the customers and the credit card companies.
I know there's laws, but the police don't seem to be interested.
Do you think there would be any interest amongst online merchants in trying to get the laws changed to help protect us? I'm thinking of trying to get the laws changed at the federal level. Make the penalties more harsh, make investigation more possible, and give merchants some protection.
The banks would fight it, but if enough merchants got together to support change, it's possible.
Your thoughts?
The one thing I have seen someone do was I think not legal, but it benefitted me. This guy has a website in Europe selling things that are a fraud magnet. When he would get ripped off, which happened fairly often because it was just the nature of the beast, he would put the thief's name and address and the amount owed up on a web page (which was a long list of thieves). I found the page because I was googling the name of a would-be customer with a suspiciously large order. And there he was. I sent the would-be customer an email with just the link on it and voided the transaction. I wrote and thanked the website owner for the page, although I would not be surprised if what that guy was doing was illegal. He sure saved me some bucks on that one.
I should add that on a couple of occasions I have emailed people who have stiffed me about this experience. Both times it resulted in immediate payment.
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he would put the thief's name and address and the amount owed up on a web page
Lord, I hope you're not thinking of doing that (putting up someone's name, address, and amount they owed)!


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Steve said "People kept telling me I was like Bean. Before I knew it, I was doing birthday parties, music festivals and making public appearances as a Bean look alike."
Mr. Bean is a British sitcom created by Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis, produced by Tiger Aspect Productions, and starring Atkinson as the title character. The sitcom consisted of 15 episodes that were co-written by Atkinson, alongside Curtis and Robin Driscoll; for the pilot, it was co-written by Ben Elton. 14 of the episodes were broadcast on ITV, beginning with the pilot on 1 January 1990, until "The Best Bits of Mr. Bean", a compilation episode, on 15 December 1995. The fourteenth episode, "Hair by Mr. Bean of London", was not broadcast on television, until 25 August 2006 on Nickelodeon.
Although Mr. Bean is the only significant character in the programme, others appear, usually as foils for his various antics.
Other than his girlfriend there are more characters in each episode.
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Monday, April 18, 2011
BIG SUR Writer's Workshop March 2011
My first experience was when I got on the elevator with someone I thought I recognized as a fellow writer, when in fact she was an agent. Ha! I introduced myself and found that the other three ladies on the elevator were also either editors or agents. Good ride!
Then I had my first critique group and guess what, that agent was the group leader. More fun. She gave great critiques to all the writers and man was I impressed. But not only with her talented ear, but the writers I sat next to. They were polished and ready and I enjoyed listening to their stories.
The next critique group was very much the same. The group leader rocked. He listened and was not shy, but very helpful with his advice. And the writers, well, most of them, were just as polished.
This was the BEST writer's workshop I have ever attended....and I mean the TOP, ELITE, AWESOMEST, COOLEST ever!!
I was equally impressed with the ANDREA BROWN LIT AGENCY. They are a group of tough, strong, passionate, women you want to be like agents. I am gunning for them!!
Here are some of the agents/publishers/editors hints, advice, etc... that I jotted down.
Candlewick (Deb Wayshak)- Loves Character driven MG high fantasy.
Writer - Ellen Hopkins - Very open to talking with other writers.
Agent - Caryn Wiseman - Loves an emotional core
S&S Pulse - Anica Rissi - Loves debut writers
Writer - Eric Adams - He writes scripts and produces them - very willing to help new debut writers.
Agent - Mary Cole - Kidlit is a great site for writers resource - she needs commercial appeal, high stakes with unexpected plots.
Editor - Mary Colgan - (no longer with Chronicle) - is interested in picture books - YA -
with strong voice
ALWAYS ask yourself WHY: The agents kept saying this. Ask yourself why your character is doing what he/she is doing. Ask why they care, why they don't. Keep asking why and your story will get stronger.
Andrea Brown - She was amazing!! If you ever get a chance to hear her speak -- do it! She said to always include your 1st page with your query even if an agent's site says not to. She said they will read it!!
10 Cliches in today's Markets: according to the agents
teen car accident/dying
1st day of school
important age/hitting a certain age
paranormal romance
love triangle
the ring/the book/the relic
parental issues
But what else is there??? LOL -- I guess we need to get to work writers!!
It was a great workshop and I advice everyone to submit their work to get in! Go to the Andrea Brown Agency sit and look under workshops. Good Luck!!
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The Weekly Postcard: Caminito, La Boca
La Boca is perhaps the most famous of the 48 barrios of Buenos Aires, partly because of the soccer stadium 'La Bombonera,' home of Boca Juniors, but mainly because of Caminito, the colorful and vibrant street with brightly painted houses. Situated at the mouth of the Riachuelo river, the barrio of La Boca was initially just a shipyard area inhabited by those who worked there. It was the city's first Little Italy, the main point of entry for the Italians who immigrated here at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries.
The houses were built almost entirely from materials found in the shipyard, like scrap metal and wood from the old ships. Then, to make them more appealing, the façades were painted in bright color combinations, with the leftover paint from the port. As nearly all of La Boca's population was poor, in time the colorful houses in the barrio deteriorated and have been replaced by dull apartment buildings.
In 1960, Benito Quinquela Martin, a local artist, decided to recreate a small community of houses around the street of Caminito in the way old La Boca used to look. Quinquela Martin's project is an exhibit, so nobody actually lives in the houses along Caminito. You may argue that Caminito is not an authentic street, but is a great representation of the old immigrant La Boca. Quickly after Calle Caminito was created, the place became a haven for artists, tango dancers and street vendors.
You will find a lot of souvenir shops in Caminito, most of them ridiculously overpriced, cafes where you can watch dancers or listen to the music, and artists displaying their work. This street is a great place to take beautiful photos and spend a couple of hours. On this cobblestone street you have the best chance to view live street tango, or even learn how to dance.
Despite its popularity La Boca remains a rough, working class neighborhood, filled with overpriced street art, tourists posing with tango dancers, pushy street vendors, and a lot of petty crime. Nonetheless, most visitors of Buenos Aires don't want to miss this little corner of Argentina and its unique vibe.


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Experts examine footballers' impact on school children's fitness
A Fuse Associate is part of a team of experts from Northumbria University examining the impact of a school wellbeing course offered by the Newcastle United Foundation.
Match Fit, which is operated in partnership with the University, combines fitness, football and nutrition to increase health awareness and physical activity in children aged 7-11. The six-week course is delivered in schools by qualified coaching and nutrition staff from Newcastle United with an overriding message that food, fitness and football can be fun and enjoyable for everyone.
Newcastle United footballers regularly join the Match Fit programme and go into schools to meet pupils and tell them about the foods they need to eat and the exercise they need to partake in to be at the top of their game. Since its launch in 2008, more than 10,000 children have participated in the scheme, but to date, there had been no evaluation of its effectiveness.
Professor Greta Defeyter (pictured), Fuse Associate and Director of Northumbria's Healthy Living research unit, recently attended an event at Stocksfield Avenue Primary School in Fenham with Newcastle striker Ayoze Perez. They were joined by BBC TV presenter Ricky Boleto who was filming a piece for Newsround as part of an investigation into childhood obesity.
"As an interdisciplinary team of academics, we are delighted to be working with the Newcastle United Foundation in evaluating the effectiveness of their Match Fit programme," she said.
"We have been impressed by how much notice children take of health-related messages delivered by Premiership footballers. The messages about good nutrition and an active lifestyle have so much more strength when they come from their idols.
"It will be most interesting to see how this information is embedded and promotes continued positive behaviour in school children. We hope that our findings from this study can also be applied to other sports to encourage other clubs, teams and leagues to use the influential positions they have in society to inspire and educate others."
Dr Melissa Fothergill, a senior lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, has been working with academics specialising in sport, nutrition and psychology to assess how the scheme is benefitting children.
"Football is the most predominant sport in the world, so it's great to see how the Newcastle United Foundation is using it as a vehicle to get children involved in active healthy behaviour," she said.
"The power the footballers have when they go into schools is astounding. The children are spellbound and it's clear that they are fully absorbing everything they tell them.
"The project ties in to the Department for Education's strategy to increase physical education and cooking and nutrition in schools, so it's therefore important that we review the scheme to ensure it is working as effectively as it can.
"We are taking a holistic approach to seeing how the scheme is impacting on physical activity and wellbeing. From a psychological perspective we are examining the effects on cognition, behaviours and enjoyment of physical activity, and from a nutritional perspective we are looking to see changes in knowledge and how this complies with Public Health England guidelines.
"The results of our pilot study are already showing some positive change. Children are demonstrating an increase in nutritional knowledge and physical activity by the end of the programme. We hope to see this followed through when we review the full data set later this summer."
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The Coquitlam Express added former Moose Jaw Warriors defenseman Zach Hodder (93) to their roster prior to tonight's game against Surrey, which meant Barry Wolff's club was one over the roster limit allowed in the BCHL.
As a result, Wolff brokered a trade with the Cornwall Colts of the Central Canada Hockey League, sending blueliner Cal Hofford (94) east in exchange for future considerations.
For Hofford, it's a chance to play closer to home as it's just over four hours between Cornwall and his hometown of Woodbridge.
Hodder was a member of the Express during the 2011-12 season, posting 33 points in 43 games before resuming his WHL career during the 2012-13 season and the start of this season before Moose Jaw released him last week.
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Nothing from the Express on their website, by play-by-play man Eddie Gregory posted this on his Coquitlam Expressions blog:
The Coquitlam Express got a boost to the blueline by bringing back a familiar face Wednesday.
They have re-acquired defenceman Zach Hodder from the Moose Jaw Warriors of the WHL.
The 20 year old Delta native played 43 games with the Express during the 2011-12 season. In those 43 games, Hodder was very productive piling up 12 goals and added 21 assists for 31 points.
The 12 goals he scored that season is the second highest total in a season by an Express defenceman.
He returned to the WHL last season where he split the season with Prince Albert Raiders and Medicine Hat Tigers. In 60 games he had 3 goals and 13 assists for 16 points.
This season he played 6 games with the Moose Jaw Warriors and had picked up 1 assist. He has 128 career WHL games with Vancouver, Saskatoon, Price Albert, Medicine Hat and Moose Jaw registering 8 goals and 30 assists for 38 points.
Hodder will make his Express re-debut tonight vs. the Surrey Eagles and will wear #2.


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When I woke up Monday morning, I thought that everything would be different. It was my first day as a full-time freelance writer, and I was certain that I would wake up with all the energy and inspiration to take the publishing world by storm.
Instead, I slept in. If my sleep schedule -- I do my best work between 3 -11 p.m. -- and money worries were factored out, it would have been one of the least stressful non-vacation weeks on record. But even with those two things factored in, it's still been an incredibly productive week. Here's roughly how it went:
Monday Pitched two articles, outlined one, wrote a guest post about bourbon, itemized my to-do list, cooked, cleaned a bit, and napped.
Tuesday Drafted two previously outlined articles, checked a couple things off my to-do list, tutored and got a pitch rejected. Tuesday evening, a friend and I went to a cocktail reception at Flip Burger at the Summit. We sat with Laura from Alabama Graffiti (Hey, Laura!), and enjoyed salty turkey sliders, blue cheese-y butcher sliders, and stack sliders. To compliment the food, we sipped on extremely raspberry-y Flip Mules.
Wednesday Found out that Adam passed the bar (!!!), napped, celebrated, finished an article about salt and amari for mental_floss, and tutored.
Thursday Put together a budget to find an income goal, freaked out about money, took a nap to deflect the fear, woke up to find I have media credentials for Tales of the Cocktail, and rewrote the intro to an upcoming article for Birmingham magazine.
Friday Friday afternoon, I sat down with a friend to talk about freelancing. What followed was a discussion about fear, change, and growth that has shifted the focus of my writing. More on that another time. I also finished the Birmingham magazine article, pitched mental_floss for May and celebrated my mom's pending retirement and Véro's wedding.
This week was full, and I'm excited to take today off.


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W. Byron Calhoun is President of Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service, LLC. He has been a licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer and Life Insurance Agent for over 15 years.
Before moving to Cleveland, he worked with his father, William Calhoun, as a Director with The Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, Inc. in Akron.
Byron received his AAS from The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, his BA from Morehouse College, and his MBA from Baldwin Wallace College School of Business.
Byron has received numerous awards for his community involvement, evidenced by his volunteer service on many charitable boards, including the Akron Urban League, Child Guidance Center and Family Solutions and The Kappa Foundation. He is a proud member of The House of the Lord Church, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and The Morehouse College National Alumni Association.
His wife Alison Graves-Calhoun is a PhD, Principal Scientist with Medtronic, Inc. and together they have one daughter, Amaia.
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A graduate from Cleveland State University, Arthur then received a Master's of Science in Organization Development from Case Western Reserve University.
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Allen Siverls, CFSP is the Managing Funeral Director at Calhoun Funeral Home and Cremation Services. He holds a Funeral Directors and Embalmers License in three states and is Life Insurance Licensed.
He received his MBA from Clarkson University and a BA from St. Lawrence University. He has an Associate's Degree in Applied Technical Science from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.
Allen was previously the President & CEO of The Triumph Group, LLC, a funeral home Consulting Company; President & COO, VP of Corporate Development and VP of Operations for Concord Family Services, a funeral home Management & Acquisition Company; Territory Manager for Batesville Casket Company; New York District Sales Manager & Philadelphia District Sales Manager for American Greetings Company.
He is a Lifetime Member of the National Black MBA Association, the National Sales Network, the National Funeral Directors and Mortician Association, the American Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP), and Toastmasters International.
Allen also completed the Strategic Planning Certification Courses with the American Management Association, Executive Training at Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania, and Corporate Strategic Planning at The University of Chicago.
Fredricka "Dee" Jones
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer - Rockside Location Manager
Fredricka "Dee" Jones is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer at Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service. She holds a License in both Ohio and Pennsylvania with a License in Life/Health Insurance.
She received her BA in Biology from Kent State University and is finishing her Master's in Forensic Science and also a Master's in Educational Leadership. Dee has an Associate's Degree in Applied Specialized Technology from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS) where she was Salutatorian and Class President of Class #124.
Dee is a lifetime member of the Mu Sigma Alpha Honors fraternity at PIMS where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She is also a member of City Reach Church Cleveland where she serves on the Worship Team. Dee was also recognized by the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association for being mortuary student recovery volunteer for 9/11 in Shanksville.
Dee enjoys spending time with her family and daughter, Alexa
James Preston Stewart
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer, Lead Director - Akron
James Preston Stewart is the son of James V. Stewart, one of the founders and former owner of Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home. Preston is a longtime resident in the Akron, Ohio area.
Preston graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. While at the University of Tennessee, Preston was in the engineering co-op program with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron. Upon graduating he was employed with The Dupont Chemical Corporation in Wilmington, Delaware for five years, then the Ciba Vision Corporation in Duluth, Georgia for two years.
Preston then decided to pursue a funeral business career and enrolled into Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. After graduating Valedictorian in July of 1995, Preston moved back to Akron to join the staff of Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home where he is currently employed. Preston has participated in YMTF (Youth Motivational Task Force) as a motivational speaker, Urban Ounce of Prevention as a mentor, is a member of Wesley Temple A.M.E. Zion Church where he serves as a senior usher and is a member of the trustee board. Additionally, Preston is a life member of the NAACP and the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and is a member of the Masons, Phoenix Lodge 112. Preston enjoys sports, working out, modeling, traveling and family.
Shaniqua D. Cole
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Shaniqua D. Cole was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She earned her Associate of Arts as well as Sciences, at the Cuyahoga Community College, June, 2012. Soon after, she earned her Associate in Applied Mortuary Science at The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, then off to her Bachelor in Mortuary Science, December, 2013. Shaniqua is a proud, licensed, Funeral Director and Embalmer in the state of Ohio. She is dedicated in volunteering in her community and helping children; she has been a volunteer at a local daycare center for over 8 years. Shaniqua is so passionate on helping children that she plans on opening her own daycare center in the near future. Shaniqua enjoys spending time with her "bouncing baby boy " Ethan, family and friends.
Kymberly Upchurch
Licensed Funeral Director/Lakeshore Office Manager
Kymberly Upchurch is a Licensed Apprentice Embalming and Funeral Director as well as the Office Manager of our Lakeshore location. She graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University before attending Cincinnati School of Mortuary Science. Prior to working at Calhoun, Kym gained experience with Naegeles Funeral Home in Cincinnati.
Kym enjoys spending time with her three wonderful children and family.
Linda D. White
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. She is a graduate of East High (Blue Bombers) in Cleveland, Ohio. Linda graduated from Cuyahoga Community College, received her Associate in Law Enforcement.
She was employed with Cuyahoga County Department of Human Services for over 22 years, where she retired to go back to school for a second career in the funeral industry.
She received her Associate and Bachelor of Arts Degrees from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, she brings knowledge and experience with her from working in the funeral industry for over 16 years.
She attends New Life Gospel Center, where as she is very active in the church serving as a Board Member, Deaconess and Altar attendant.
She has received various awards for her involvement in and around the community.
She is a devoted wife, mother, grandmother.
Christian Gaines
Funeral Director Apprentice
Christian Gaines, born and raised in Akron, Ohio graduated from Buchtel High School where he played football, wrestled, ran track, and was a member of the National Honor Society. Christian continued his academic and athletic career earning a Bachelor of Arts degree at Baldwin Wallace University, where he also became President of Men in Action.
Christian is very involved in the community and believes in the social development and advancement of the youth. Christian served as a mentor for the BW Scholars, an Instructional Aide, and a Behavior Specialist for underprivileged kids in the Akron and Cleveland area. Christian is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, where he has dedicated time volunteering in the community. Christian exhibits leadership qualities, a hard work ethic, and a devoted commitment to excellence.
Jennifer Jones
Funeral Director Apprentice
Jennifer Jones is a graduate from the University of Akron with a Bachelor's of Science in Athletic Training. During her time at the university she was a member of the Student Athletic Training Organization where she held a position as social chair during her final year in the organization. She was also a member of The Student African American Sisterhood of Excellence. Jennifer is a family oriented person so in her free time you can find her spending time doing just about anything with them. Jennifer loves to give back to others whenever it is possible. She is community oriented and enjoys volunteering for events that benefit the community. Jennifer's goal is to earn a Master's degree in counseling with a focus in grief to aid her assistance in the community.
Debbie Biggins
Insurance Specialist/Rockside Office Manager
Debbie Biggins works part time at Calhoun Funeral Home as the Insurance Specialist and Office Manager of our Rockside location. She is a retired Vice President of KeyBank Corp and the owner of Exquisite Floral Design. Her work has been featured in the Plain Dealer and the Painesville News for her exquisite and beautiful designs.
Debbie is married to Donald Biggins and the mother of 3 children.
Reverend Marvin J. Walker
Driver Scheduling and Maintenance Manager
Reverend Marvin J. Walker is a Cleveland native and has dedicated himself to serving his community.
Rev. Walker is a graduate of East Tech High School. He attended Cuyahoga Community College, The Warren Bible School and the Cleveland Police Academy, for Supervisory training. Rev. Walker retired from the City of Cleveland, Division of Police.
As a former pastor, he is the first Vice President of Christian Education for the Progressive Baptist District. Rev. Walker is on the faculty of the National Baptist Congress, USA, Inc. as an Instructor in Department of Theology. He is a minister at the Second Ebenezer Baptist Church and a member of Cleveland's SCLC and NAACP.
He was elected to the County's Democratic Party's Executive committee and is the Secretary of the Baptist Pastor's Council.
He is married to Mary Liggins Walker and is the proud father of two children and two grandchildren.
Cynthia P. Owens
Lakeshore Administrative Manager
Cynthia Porter Owens a native of Montezuma, Georgia. Attended the D.F. Douglas High School and graduated with honors.
Cynthia attended Sinclair Community College, In Dayton, Ohio and graduated with an Associate Degree in Business Administration.
Cynthia brings to the Calhoun Funeral Home twenty-six years of banking and Customer Service Experience.
Cynthia is the wife of Dr. A.L. Owens, Senior Pastor of the Second Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. Mother of one Son Bishop Brandon L. Owens and a Grandmother of three.
Evangelist Theresa Ann Farr
Aftercare & Grief Recovery Specialist
Evangelist Theresa Ann Farr, a resident of Ohio, mother of three grown daughters, six grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. Evangelist Farr was called to the ministry in August of 1992 and ordained by the late Bishop R. L. Henry in August of 1999, at the Church of God Militant Pillar Ground of the Truth and have the Authority to Solemnize Marriages from the State of Ohio. Retired from the Department of Human Services and presently she is on the ministerial staff at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church.
A graduate from North High Evening School, with two years at the University of Akron, in Early Childhood Development and completing all Childcare courses at the National YMCA Springfield College, and received certification training from attending the Christian School Development Academy, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
While employed as AfterCare Specialist at the Steward and Calhoun Funeral Home, she earned certificates consist of: Care and Counseling Ministry Training at True Deliverance Baptist Church and Midnight-To-Dawn Grief Recovery Method at the House of the Lord, Introduction to Hospital Ministry Class at Akron General Medical Center, Three years of Representative of Visiting Angels, Palette of Faith & Respecting Care Conference at Akron Children Hospital and Professional Development Training Program of Mandel School of Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University.
Evangelist Farr was certified by The Ohio Department of Job and Family Service as an Administrator of Child Care and served as an Administrator of Valiant Academy. The Liberty University External Degree Program has qualified her as Test Proctor for their students in the northern district area.
Source Light Ministry International of Madison, Georgia has certified her to operate their Associate Discipleship School, which is an extension of Ezra Bible Institute. She established and is the Overseer of Let Them Come Ministries and Let Them Come and Stitch Together. The National YMCA has certified her as a Childcare Director, and served on the Childcare Advisory Board. It was an honor for her to preach at the YMCA's 37th District of Directors and Professional Worker's Conference, in Sandusky Ohio
While serving on the advisory board of Urban Ounce of Prevention, she was granted an award from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sonority for service to our youth. Presently she is serving on Summit County National Day of Prayer Task Force as chairman of the Adult and Senior Prayer Committee and volunteers with the Jewish Family Center and approved Guardian for the Family Jewish Center.
She has served as Interim Pastor at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church and assisted the church in electing Pastor Jimmie Rogers as their current Pastor. Pastor Charles Parmer of True Deliverance Baptist Church and Pastor Gregory Partridge Sr. of New Exodus Fellowship Center have requested her assistance in ordaining their ministers. Evangelist Farr is a member of Akron Regional Hospital Association
Vivian M. Mitchell
Aftercare and Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
Vivian M. Mitchell has been with Calhoun Funeral Home for over a year. In 2010, she retired from her full time career after 39 years of service.
A strong Christian and a devoted wife for 42 years, Vivian is a mother to three the youngest of which has gone to be with the Lord and a grandmother to five.
Valorie R. Austin
Funeral Service Associate
Valorie Austin brings 32 years of State experience to Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Valorie graduated from the University of Akron with an Associates Degree in Business Management. Valorie is the proud Mother of two adult children Damien D. Hill and Kevin Bryant Hill. She has received awards for involvement in and around the community.
Evelyn Glenn
Funeral Service Associate
Evelyn Glenn is a proud Clevelander, born and raised within the city. She's a graduate of John Hay High School, who subsequently went on to become a licensed phlebotomist through the Cleveland Institute of Dental and Medical Assistance. Evelyn is an employee for the State of Ohio, in addition to Calhoun Funeral Home. Here she helps grieving families get through difficult times with love and compassion. Evelyn's a mother of three, parishioner of The Word Church, as well a committed volunteer at Faith Community United Credit Union.
Lana Hill
Funeral Service Associate
Lana is a long way from home a native from "Jamaica" and is now a Naturalized Citizen of the United States of America. She has worked for over fifteen years in Office Administration in Jamaica.
Lana also brings sixteen years of banking experience from Dollar Bank and Key Corp. and over twenty-five years of Customer Service and Supervisory experience to the Calhoun Funeral Home.
The University of Technology in Jamaica is where Lana attended school for Management Studies, and Tri-C where she pursued Computer Studies. Lana is also a Notary Public for the State of Ohio.
Lana is a member of the Warrensville Community Baptist Church, where she's been in the Financial Secretary for over ten years, also a Trustee and a member of the Usher Board.
Lana is married with four lovely children and four dynamic grandchildren and a proud Military Mom
Neisha Perry-Jackson
Funeral Service Associate
Neisha Jackson is a native Clevelander and a graduate of John Adams High School. She brings over 50 years of customer service and office administration experience from private, corporate and non-profit sectors to the Calhoun family. Neisha obtained a multi-disciplinary under-graduate degree in Business and Human Resources from Capital University, Master of Arts in Psychology specializing in Diversity Management from Cleveland State University and Certification from NTL (National Training Laboratories) Institute for Applied Behavioral Science.
Neisha received her first experience in office administration and was the first black to run the front office of the Shaker Heights Country Club in 1965. She retired from ALCOA in 2003 after 30 years of service. In 2005 she volunteered with the Cleveland Branch of the NAACP where she became the Assistant Director in 2006.
She is on Trustee Board for the Real Gospel Missionary Baptist Church, member of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), V.P. of the Alcoa 25 yr. Club and volunteered with the State of Ohio Ombudsman and Cuyahoga Hill Boys School.
Neisha has two children and six grandchildren. Her daughter and son (in-law) reside in Snellville, Ga with their three sons and her son and three daughters reside in Cleveland.
Lynn Mauldin
Funeral Service Associate
Susan Lynn Mauldin is a native of Bluefield, West Virginia and moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1968. She graduated from East High School moving onto work at Metro Health Hospital for 9 years as a Medical Assistant. Susan then transferred to Cleveland Clinic where she has continued to flourish for the past twenty years, in the pharmacy Department as a Revenue Cycle Specialist.
Susan's love of caring for others lead her to working for The Calhoun Funeral Home. Her passions doesn't end there, Susan also enjoys to bake with her specialties being wedding and birthday cakes.
Susan is a devoted member of St. Timothy Baptist Church.
Susan is the proud mother of three wonderful children and five grandchildren.
Ariel Milner
Funeral Service Associate
Ariell attended Garfield Heights High School, where she graduated in 2014. She is a senior at Tiffin University studying Forensic Science for her Bachelor's Degree. At Tiffin University, she functions as the Vice President of Black United Students and Secretary of The Student African American Sisterhood of Excellence.
Ariell worked in the Murphy Academic Center as an English and Chemistry Tutor on campus during her junior year. She currently works on campus as a Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Leader for the English course, Rhetoric & Introduction to Research Writing. She's also a Teacher's Assistant for the courses, General Chemistry I Lab and General Biology I Lab, and is a Resource Center Worker in the Office of Equity, Access & Opportunity. On her breaks from college, Ariell is an intern at The Calhoun Funeral Home.
Shermaine (Sherry) Oliver
Funeral Service Associate
Sherry brings over 32 years of corporate experience to Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service. An expert in personnel, human resources, support services, and public affairs, Sherry's experiences help her meet the needs of families that entrust us with the care of their love ones.
Sherry attends Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church and is President of the Deaconess Board. She sits on the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Executive Board, and is a member of the National Action Network and NAACP organizations.
Andrea L. Shakoor
Funeral Service Associate
Andrea L. Shakoor comes to Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home with over 30 years of Customer Service and health insurance experience in Corporate America. Her desire is to encourage all those who come across her path and exemplifies that with the family she serves. Her favorite scripture is "For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope".
Andrea enjoys spending time with her children and family.
Otelia E. Simmons
Funeral Service Associate
Mrs. Otelia E. Simmons fondly known as " Tele" has lived in Akron for 64 years . Upon completing High School and attending College, Otelia married Joe and has been happily married for 41 years.
Otelia and her husband Joe have two beautiful daughters Nikki and Elaine, they have two grandsons Jordan and Jalen who she loves spending time along with the rest of her family.
"Tele" was employed at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. For 34 years before retiring in 2005 prior to becoming an Office Administrator at Stewart & Calhoun in February 7, 2010.
Abundant Faith Ministries C.O.G.I.C. is Otelia's place of worship where she holds the position of President of Y.P.W.W, Funeral Coordinator and is also a member of the Announcement Committee.
Traveling and bowling are hobbies of hers and being with her family is her biggest interest.
Tele" has known the Calhoun family the majority of her life, therefore it was no hesitation to become a member of the Calhoun Funeral Home Family after retiring .
Melanie Treece
Funeral Service Associate
Melanie Treece is a graduate of East High School where she played sports and majored in cooperative office education. She is currently employed full-time with the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office as a Case Manager and part-time with the Calhoun Funeral Home. Melanie is a member of the Nation of Islam where she takes pride in her spiritual studies. She is a mother and grandmother and is active in her community.
Natalie Turner
Funeral Service Associate
Natalie Turner was born and raised in Akron, OH. She graduated from South High School . She is retired from AT&T with 35 years of service. She has been with Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home for 12 years.
She is married to Gerald Turner and they are the proud parents of 7 children, 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She has been a member of Zion Apostolic Faith Church for 50 years, serving as Sunday School teacher, Missionary Society, and retiring as minister of music for 25 years. She and her husband enjoy ministering and helping those in need, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Latifa Norma Wilson
Funeral Service Associate
Latifa Norma Wilson has a wealth of experience in office administration from the public and private sector and an extensive background in interpersonal communications with bereaved individuals. For over 20 years, Latifa has excelled in providing prompt customer service and efficient office management. She is also a professional photographer and loves to capture the best in everyone.
A graduate of East High School and attended Tri-C and John Carroll University. She walks to raise awareness for Alzheimer's, Breast Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus and The Ministry of Hope AIDS Awareness.
She and her husband, Kenneth, have four adult children: Nicole, Mario, Kevin and Leslie.
Melvin Edwards
Funeral Service Associate
Melvin Edwards has been a small business owner for eight years and a supervisor at Hospital Specialty Company for the past fourteen years. Melvin is a native Clevelander and a graduate of East High School.
He attends Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
Raynell E. Finney
Funeral Service Associate
Raynell Finney has worked for Stewart & Calhoun for 10 years. She has lived in Akron for 64 years and has 2 children and 8 grandchildren. They are her World! She loves working in her garden.
Gregory Freeman
Funeral Service Associate
Mr. Freeman is a representative of our Maintenance Crew and Transfer Team bringing a wealth of knowledge, skill and compassion when interacting with families.
Gregory was born and raised in Cleveland and proud graduate of John F Kennedy High School and Cuyahoga Community College.
Thirty years of experience in Maintenance is what Gregory brought to Calhoun Funeral Home, and it shows by the pride he takes in completing each task assigned to him.
Mr. Freeman has a wife LaTanya, the couple are dedicated parents of one daughter and three sons, not omitting their four precious grandchildren.
When you speak of a Dapper Gentleman, everyone knows Mr. Freeman who has a passion for "Fashion". He is the son of Herman and Beatrice Freeman.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church was Gregory's home for 15 years, He is now a dedicated member of Greater Whitestone Baptist Church respectfully.
Antonio Harris
Funeral Service Associate
Antonio Harris is a proud Cleveland native who attended West Tech High School. He worked for twelve years in the environment services department at Metro Health Hospital before joining the team here at The Calhoun Funeral Home.
Mr. Harris is the father of four and enjoys spending time with family and friends and riding his Harley Davidson.
Ralph Lee
Funeral Service Associate
Ralph has worked at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home for eight years and has enjoyed every minute of his employment. He attended the University of Akron where he earned an Associate's Degree..
Ralph attends City of Joy Church in Akron.
Voncille Oliver
Funeral Service Associate
Voncille Oliver is currently studying to become a licensed mortician at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Having worked for United Airlines, Brecksville Clinic and several funeral homes in Cleveland and Pittsburgh, she brings corporate, health and funeral home experience to Calhoun.
Her dedication to quality service, understanding of customer needs and anticipation of mourners' concerns are a few of the many positive impressions Voncille makes on Calhoun Funeral Home families.
Dionne Jordan
Pre Need/After Care Specialist
Dionne Jordan brings 20 years of executive Management, Customer Service, and Marketing to Calhoun funeral homes.
Dionne attended the University of Akron , Class of 1994 where she majored in Organizational Bussiness communications.
Dionne loves the city of Akron where she was born and raised. She is the proud mother of 3 sons. Patrick, Pierce, and Parson.
Her family ,faith, and friends are whats most important. She is an advisory board member of the Lebron James Family Foundation and One of
A Kind Pets in Akron ,Ohio. She also volunteers with Akron Food Bank, Battered Womens Shelter, and The Diocese of Cleveland.
Dionne enjoys working with the youth in her community as a mentor and motivational speaker. Dionne enjoys the warm weather,gardening, and
any activity that involves her 3 sons and Presley , the family dog. " Enjoying a great book is the perfect end to any day".
Veronica Sims
Aftercare/Outreach Specialist
Veronica is an individual committed to seeing lives healed and made whole. Veronica has an extraordinary passion for people, especially those that are hurting. Born and raised in Akron, OH, she attended Akron Public Schools and is a twice graduate of the University of Akron, earning a Master's in Public Administration and a Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice/Political Science. A past member of the Akron School Board, Veronica current serves as an At-Large member of Akron City Council. We are excited to have her join the Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Service family as the Aftercare/Outreach Specialist.
Veronica is married to Quintin and they have a beautiful daughter, Qyra.
Steven Dan Reed
Funeral Service Associate
Worked 27 years for the USPS and retired as a mail carrier, serving the community. I have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.
Derek Richerson
Funeral Service Associate
Tina Rice
Marketing Specialist & Brand Ambassador
Tina Rice is President of T Rice Communications with over 25 years of corporate marketing and media experience. After a successful career with Viacom, CBS and Radio One, she started her own company in 2007. Tina has worked on creative local marketing campaigns for Dr. Pepper, Coca-Cola and T-Mobile.
Tina is responsible for the placement of the first "Fully Wrapped" Bus on the streets of Cleveland for the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. Tina is committed to connecting small business owners with corporate partners to decrease the disparities in the business community.
Tina is the acting Marketing Director for the Christian Business League and a proud Glenville High School Tarblooder.
Minister Leon Atkins
Funeral Service Associate
Leon Atkins worked for thirty years for The Lake County Commissioners. He tired as the Assistant Superintendent of the Lake County Garage.
Leon currently attends Lakeland Community College part-time and is an active member of union Pentecoatsl Church, under the leadership of Bishop James Koonce.
A graduate of Spring Garden Automotive Institute with an Automotive Certification (three and a half years).
Past President of the Lake County N.A.A.C.P.
Proud father of four daughters and grandfather of seven
Ronald Bass
Funeral Service Associate
Ronald Bass is a lifetime resident of Cleveland. He majored in Physical Education at Ohio University and was manager of Sterling Recreation Center for 30 years before retiring in 2007. He also worked for 11 years as a Public Safety Dispatcher at Cuyahoga Community College.
He is a certified basketball referee with the state of Ohio. He often transported young adults to major sporting events, such as games with the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Cleveland Indians sponsored by the city.
Donald Biggins
Funeral Service Associate
Donald Biggins brings professional landscaping, transportation and sales management experience to Calhoun.
A graduate of East Technical High School, Donald attended Case Western Reserve University and Cuyahoga Community College where he majored in Physical Education, Law Enforcement and Sales.
An active supporter of scholarship programs with the East Technical High School Alumni Association, Donald's work ethic, attention to detail and dependability are assets he shares with families served by Calhoun Funeral Home.
Curtis E. Butts
Funeral Service Associate
Curtis E. Butts retired from Republic Steel Corporation after 38 years of service. Curtis is married to Michelle Butts and they have three children and six grandsons. He is Associate Minister at Abundant Faith Ministries where he is Associate Pastor.
He has been working with Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home since 1970 until he took time off and returned in 2015.
Marlene K. Davis
Funeral Service Associate
Marlene has worked for Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home for five years. She retired from Chrysler. Marlene is a member of
Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. She has two living children and one deceased son. Marlene enjoys working for Stewart & Calhoun.
Janice O. Davis
Funeral Service Associate
Janice comes to Stewart & Calhoun with a wealth of knowledge and education. Janice retired from Summa Health Systems after 30 years of service. She has a daughter and son and nine grandchildren. She obtained a Master's Degree from Baldwin College in Healthcare Administration, she also has a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Malone and an Associate Degree in Legal from University of Akron. She has worked at Stewart & Calhoun for three years.
Minister Rosa M. Dortch-Robinson
Funeral Service Associate
A graduate of Akron South High School where I served as vice-President senior class of 1974.
I attended Central State University working in the Athletic Department as assistant to the Basketball and football coaches, pledging Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. serving as Basileus of Chi Beta Chapter for 3 years.
After graduating from Central State University with Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Minor in Data Processing, I relocated to Atlanta, GA working in various Management Positions. After moving back to Akron, OH I was employed with Summa health Systems working in the Cardiology Department.
In 2004, Pastor Curtis A. Minter licensed me to preach the gospel. I also directed the "LET'S BE DRUG FREE" outreach ministry. With honors in the community I graduated in the 1st class of Neighborhood Leadership Institute of Summit County (NLISC) sponsored by United Way and served with Ameri-Corp Vista, through the East Akron Community house under the leadership of Cazzel Smith.
In my retirement I LOVE serving families and I believe if I can help somebody My Living is not in vain! It is an honor to serve with Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home "The Home That service Built".
Manley Dunbar
Funeral Service Associate
Manley D. Dunbar was born in Cleveland and christened at Antioch Baptist Church.
A graduate of John Adams High School, Manley attended Kent State University and completed his education at Cleveland State University. He achieved success in the field of housing and real estate as the co-founder of Parkhill Realty.
When Congress passed the first Section 8 Housing Assistance Bill, Manley was appointed the first Director of the program and finished his career as Specification Specialist for the Ohio Turnpike Commission at the Headquarters in Berea.
Manley was the first African-American appointed to the National Leased Housing Association based in Washington, D.C. and served on the Board of Housing and Redevelopment Officials as a Certified Property Manager.
He was an active board member of Campbell Court, a senior housing complex in Shaker Heights.
Now Manley sings in the Antioch Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir and is a member of The John Adams Black Heritage Alumni Association. He is also a devoted husband, father and stepfather.
Curtis A. Franklin
Funeral Service Associate
Curtis Franklin is a Shaker Heights graduate and holds a B.S. from Indiana State University. He is currently employed with the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division as a Detention Officer, Probation Officer, and Youth Development Coordinator. He is a member of Kappa-Alpha psi Fraternity Inc., Kappa Guide Right Youth Program, Youth Mentor, "Lionel Reed" Sunbeam School Xmas Gift Program, and "Lamont S. Johnson Kappa Choir". Curtis attends Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, where he is a member of the Male Chorus, the Anniversary Choir and Church Security Team.
Reverend Gregory L. Gilbert
Funeral Service Associate
Reverend Gregory L. Gilbert is a native of Cleveland.
Rev. Gilbert is a graduate of Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights Public School System. He attended the American Baptist College and is an ordained minister and member of Greater Galilee Baptist Church.
Rev. Gilbert and his wife, Betty, visit nursing homes and rehab facilities weekly and carry out church service for elderly and infirmed. They visit the sick and shut-ins in hospitals.
Rev. Gilbert, along with his recently departed father, William H. Gilbert, Sr. owned and operated Gilbert and Gilbert Construction, LLC performing all phases of masonry for residential and commercial projects. During the winter months Rev. Gilbert operate Gilbert and Gilbert Snow Removal.
He and his wife Betty Marcus-Gilbert are proud parents of two sons and one daughter. They have two grandchildren.
Norma J. Graves
Funeral Service Associate
Norma has worked for Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home for 19 years. She retired from Community Action Council Head Start program. Norma has been an Eastern Star for 15 years. She has two children and four grandchildren. Norma gives her families her full attention.
Robert M. Heard, Sr.
Funeral Service Associate
Robert M. Heard, Sr. is the immediate past chairman and current member of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District's Board of Education. He worked for State Farm Insurance Company as a bodily injury adjuster and fraud investigator for 20 years.
Robert earned his BA from Cleveland State University and his title of Fellow from the Broad Institute. He completed the Executive Leadership Program for Educators at Harvard University and has been an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity since 1970.
He and his wife, Gennorris, resides in the Historic Wade Park District of Cleveland with their two daughters.
Eddie Johnson
Funeral Service Associate
James Jordan
Funeral Service Associate
James E. Jordan is a product of the Cleveland Public School System, graduating from Glenville High School. He graduated from The University of Findlay receiving his BS Degree, majoring in Business Education/Psychology with a minor in Health and Physical Education. He attended there on a football scholarship and has been inducted into the University of Findlay's Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended Case Western Reserve University in pursuit of his MSW.
In the workforce he was a teacher for the Cleveland Board of Education, Caseworker for The Cuyahoga County Welfare Department, Group-Worker for the Mt. Pleasant Community Service Center, Juvenile Parole Officer for The Ohio Youth Commission and an Adult Probation Officer for The Cuyahoga County Probation Department, Court of Common Pleas. For twenty-one years he was a fixture at Shaw High School in East Cleveland. His numerous roles included serving as an Administrator, Athletic Director, Health and Physical Education Teacher, Coach and Sports Announcer.
After retirement he worked as a Senior Associate at a local funeral home for seventeen years. He has been with The Calhoun Funeral Homes for one year and a half.
James is grounded in his spirituality and is a longtime member of Lane Metropolitan CME church. He is quite active in ministry and serves as a Steward and President of the Usher Board. He is also First Vice President of the Interdenominational Church Ushers Association (ICU A) of Cleveland. Additionally, he is an instructor at the ICUA School of Ushering.
Jordan and his wife Gwendolyn are the proud parents of two children: Deborah and James Jr. and four grandchildren.
Ronald L. Latson
Funeral Service Associate
Mr. Ronald Latson has worked for Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home for nine years. He retired from B & W with 33 years of service. He is married to Beverly Latson with two wonderful daughters and six grandchildren, four great children. He is an active member of The House of The Lord Church. Mr. Latson loves working with people and goes out of his way to accommodate them.
Burnell R. Miller
Funeral Service Associate
Burnell has been an associate with Calhoun Funeral Home for three years. He is a 1976 graduate of John Hay High School and attended Ohio and Cleveland State Universities.
A Cleveland native and an avid Browns, Cavaliers, and Indians fan, Burnell also works with R.T.A. and the Cleveland Browns stadium.
Burnell is a member of The Historic Greater Friendship Baptist Church.
Reverend Henry M. Mitchell
Funeral Service Associate
Reverend Henry M. Mitchell worked at General Motors for 41 years, but his true calling is serving the Lord. Reverend Henry has been in ministry for 43 years and a Pastor for 27 years, 19 of which have been at Faith United Baptist Church. He serves as the First Vice President of the Calvary Hill Baptist District Association of Ohio.
Reverend Henry and his wife Vivian have been married for 42 years. Together they had three children, the youngest of which has gone to be with the Lord, and five grandchildren.
George Mixon
Funeral Service Associate
George Mixon brings a professional demeanor and strong work ethic to Calhoun Funeral Home.
A graduate of Cuyahoga Community College, George served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He was the owner and operator of a barbershop for 24 years, and worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office where he retired after 37 years.
He is a member of Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, an avid ballroom dancer, and enjoys bike riding and roller-skating. He is a widower and has three wonderful children.
Jamal Oden
Funeral Service Associate
Jamal Oden offers a sense of security and comfort to the families we serve. He has been the Owner/Operator of a community-based Life Center working with youth and families since 1977.
Jamal and his wife, Debra are members of East View United Church of Christ, in Shaker Heights. He serves as Deacon and works with Debra in the Christian Education Department.
Steven Oliver
Funeral Service Associate
Stephen Oliver relocated to Cleveland one year ago and joined the Calhoun Family as a Driver/Associate and has been employed just under a year.
Steve was born in Cleveland, Oh to Donald and Sherry Oliver. He grew up in Orange Village and attended Orange High School.
He later graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Oh with an English Major in Creative Writing and a Minor in Classical studies and Italian Language & Literature.
Columbus, Oh was Steve's home for eleven years as an Executive/Corporate Recruiter before moving to Chicago, IL for six years. We at Calhoun Funeral Home welcomed Steve back home and an opportunity to be part of the Calhoun Family.
Heidi Redd
Funeral Service Associate
Heidi Redd has been a Licensed Social Worker with the State of Ohio since 1984 and has worked in many capacities in community service. A graduate of Tri-C, she is currently in the Theology Program at Ursuline College. Heidi offers families knowledge on how to cope during life's most difficult moments.
She is married to Bilal Akram and has four children and ten grandchildren.
Gerald E. Turner
Funeral Service Associate
Gerald Turner was born and raised in Akron, OH. He graduated from Garfield High School. He was the owner of Turner Trucking Company for 32 years before retiring. He then retired from Republic Waste.
He is married to Natalie Turner and they are the proud parents of 7 children, 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He has been a member of Zion Apostolic Faith Church for 50 years, serving as minister of music for 25 years. He now serves on the Board of Directors at Zion. He and his wife enjoy ministering and helping those in need, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Michael Winlock
Funeral Service Associate
Michael Winlock is a proud Funeral Associate at Calhoun Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
A native of Cleveland and graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, Michael attended Cuyahoga Community College and later was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corp.
For 15 years, he owned the Togo Suite Night Club and was employed at the Cotton Clun Bottling Company, American Vineyard and now the Atlas Bonding.
Lawrence Williamson
Funeral Service Associate
A graduate of John F Kennedy Sr. High School, who later served in the Army Reserves for four years along with holding various jobs since the age of twelve.
Lawrence recently retired from the United Parcel Service with 39years of service.
A member of Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, where he serves as the President of the Usher Board#1. Lawrence is married to Yvonne and they have two daughters and one grandson he adores.
Lawrence loves to travel with his wife Yvonne and spending time with family and friends.
Reverend James A. Washington, Sr.
Funeral Service Associate
Reverend James A. Washington, Sr.
Rev. James A. Washington, Sr. was raised in Compton, California where, at an early age his musical talents were discovered and nurtured. After graduating from Centennial High School, Rev. Washington went on to explore the world, briefly attending Oral Roberts University, serving in the US Navy and touring on stage which landed him in Cleveland, OH.
In 2000, Rev. Washington's was called into the ministry while attending Concord Baptist Church. Between 2010-2014, Rev. Washington went back to school to obtain his Associates and Bachelor's Degrees in Ministry from TLC Bible College in Chino Valley, AZ. He is the Assistant Pastor and Minister of Music at Straightway Bible Fellowship, under the leadership of Senior Pastor Elijah Span.
On September 23, 2016, Rev. Washington married Paula S. Washington; combined they have 7 children. Together, Rev. Washington and his wife co-founded JP Inner Peace Productions, LLC and successfully produced their first play "Tell Hell I Ain't Coming" in the beginning of 2017, with their second play "Sister, I'm Sorry: An Urban Gospel Hip-Hop Drama" scheduled for the Fall of 2017.
Rev. Washington thanks God for delivering him out of darkness and into the light of Jesus Christ. He thanks his wife, Paula S. Washington for her love and s
Floyd Peters
Funeral Service Associate
Floyd Peters is a retiree of the United States Postal Service since 2002. Floyd recently joined Calhoun Funeral Home Family in the spring 2016. Floyd is an avid fisherman and enjoys traveling. Floyd was the president of the Northern Ohio Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Foundation (SIDS). Floyd has previous experience as a SIDS grief counselor, which he says helps him provide support and empathy to the grieving families he works with at Calhoun Funeral Home.
Currently he serves as a deacon and trustee at Rock Creek Missionary Baptist Church and he volunteers at Metro Health Hospital. Floyd is happily married and has four children and six grandchildren.


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Every week, Student Senate passes legislation that is sent to administrators. Below is a list of all legislation passed in the 2015-2016 academic year.
September 15: Reaffirming Tuition Guarantee
September 22: By-Law Amendment: Secretary for Communications and Media Relations Position
September 29: By-Law Amendment: Off-Campus Relations Council (OCRC)
October 20: Bill Authorizing the Powers of the Audit, Debt Relief, and Emergency Funding Committee
October 27: Resolution Reaffirming Support for the Creation of a Faculty Tardiness Rule
November 10: Resolution Supporting the Renovation of Pearson Hall
November 17: A Bill Authorizing the Creation of New Funding Regulations and Procedure
November 17: A Resolution Supporting the Option to Purchase an Ethernet Cable in the Residence Hall Housing Contract
November 17: A Resolution to Decrease Plastic Bag Use on Campus
December 1: Remaining Food Recovery Project
December 1: Resolution Declaring Support of SB No. 205 and HB No. 306 of the 131st Ohio General Assembly
March 1: Resolution to Improve the Proposed Meal Plan
March 1: Resolution to Supporting Genocide and Holocaust Awareness and Prevention Month in the month of April
March 8: Resolution in Support of a Bike-Sharing Program for Miami University
March 29: Resolution Supporting the Recognition of Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day
April 5: Miami Audit and Funding Improvement Act
April 5: A Bill Recommending The Implementation of a Peer Priority Registration System
April 5: A Bill to Open the Requirements for Secretary for On-Campus Affairs
April 12: A Bill to Require Roster Updates for Student Organizations
April 12: Restructuring and Bylaw Amendment
April 26: A Resolution Supporting Expanded Passenger Rail Service on Amtrak's Cardinal Line
April 26: A Resolution Supporting Keeping King Café Doors Open 24/7
April 26: A Reaffirmation of Support for the Sale of Condoms in Miami Markets


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Hey all!
It's been busy here since we're moving, there's so much to do and with just 6 weeks left, we're still house adventuring. We've a few viewings this week so fingers crossed we find something we fall in love with, I've just got to keep the determination up. Talking of determination, check out his video of a female surfer who couldn't get a sponsor just because she didn't have 'model' looks.
Whilst I have had a few days out here and there, works been so busy that I've not had the luxury of being able to get out like I usually do. I always find my motivation levels lack when I don't get out in the outdoors and although I've been dog walking every morning, it's not been the same as just taking off for the weekend. So I look to the internet, Facebook in particular to keep me entertained and came across Oprah Winfrey, being interviewed by her three daughters. It sent shivers down my spine – she speaks truth that lady!
Since I've been packing my house up, I've been having a bit of a sort out and have found things such as my GPS, Go Pro chest harness and a load of other things, I'd lost over the winter! I've discovered this about myself – my idea of packing is stuffing everything into a small space with no order. My rucksack looks very much the same too for a hike. I found this cool packing video that I may just use as inspiration!
And last but not least, I've been working with this cool Dry Bag company, DRY U . Jamie, the owner and I, have quite a blogging friendship and we've been guest posting for one another. I decided to write a piece on Travelling, I'm certainly no expert but you'll have to read it and let me know what you think.
That's been my essential reading (although technically watching) for this month. What have you been reading/ watching?


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American band to perform at Hue Festival Its performance will be part of an eight-day tour of Viet Nam as part of a cultural programme sponsored by the US consulate in HCM City. "With The Amigos band, we are also happy to support the arts and music, which are so important to the history and culture of both Viet Nam and the United States," Alex Titolo, the consulate's public affairs officer s quoted as saying in a release. The Amigos performed more than 40 concerts in New York City schools, hospitals, and community centres as part of the famous Lincoln Center's outreach programme in 2012 - 2013. Before coming to Viet Nam the band was in Cambodia, China, Laos, and Myanmar. Liu Xiao Ling Tong meets with Hanoian fans Chinese movie star Liu Xiao Ling Tong on April 6 met with hundreds of his loyal fans in Hanoi and signed the book The Monkey King Journey to the West. Dedicated fans began assembling in front of FAHASA bookstore on Xa Dan road very early in the morning hoping to meet … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 8/4
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VN women feature in film festival The filmmakers including veterans Viet Linh, Siu Pham and Nguyen Trinh Thi, and emerging ones such as Truong Que Chi and Nguyen Hoang Diep. The 77-minute film Homostratus by Siu Pham and Jean-Luc Mello is a joint submission by Viet Nam and Switzerland in the long fiction feature category. Film screenings and discussions are being held on the sidelines of the festival. Prominent Vietnamese film director Viet Linh will bring her film Chung Cu (Living Quarter). The film was entered into the 21st Moscow International Film Festival in 1999. Linh's films have been screened in France, the United States and Australia. Established in 1979, the Creteil International Women's Film Festival is an annual event held in Creteil, Paris, which showcases the talents of female directors. Author reprints inspiring book After its debut in 1970, the autobiography Toi Di Hoc (I Went to School) by disabled teacher Nguyen Ngoc Ky is being republished by First News … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 22/3
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Oldest silk craft village recognized in Hanoi Van Phuc village on the outskirts of Hanoi has been recognized as the oldest silk village that has maintained the trade in Vietnam for more than 1,000 years. The Vietnam Record Centre (Vietking) presented its certificate to the village at a ceremony on March 13. Van Phuc was once chosen by a King to take part in an international fair in Marseille, France, in 1931 and another event in Paris in 1932, winning great applause from French customers who described Van Phuc silk as the best of its kind in Indochina. At present, local villagers are still preserving their traditional silk weaving techniques and showcasing their handicraft products on more than 150 stands in Van Phuc, Ha Dong district. Van Phuc silk village has previously beenhonoured for its prestigious "Golden Thang Long (Dragon)" trademark, and selected among seven traditional craft villages in Hanoi that need preservation. Russian pianists to perform at Hennessy Concert … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 17/3
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UK Prince presents helmets to children It is part of a "helmets for children" project sponsored by the Asia Injury Prevention Foundation (AIP) and the UK Road Safety Fund (FIA). The Prince said he has toured many countries, met world leaders and told them about Vietnam's efforts in enforcing traffic laws and encouraging road users to wear helmets when hitting the road. He attributed the success to efforts by Government agencies, non-government organizations, donors and communication agencies. On the occasion, he gave a road traffic safety award named after him to Vietnam Television (VTV) for its contribution to disseminating information to raise public awareness of traffic safety. The "helmets for children" project, launched by AIP President Greig Craft in 1999, has provided more than 500,000 helmets to children in Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries. Over 1,800 traffic fatalities in first two months The first two months of the year saw 4,834 traffic accidents, … [Read more...] about Social News Headlines 3/3
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NA chairman courts investors in Nghe An National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung met with investors from around the country in the central province of Nghe An on Saturday. The event, now in it's sixth successive year, allowed the Chairman the opportunity to discuss issues relating to investment and trade enhancement. The Chairman highlighted the importance of incentives for investors and the expansion of the province's seaport network and East-West highway. Embedded in his request, Chairman Hung reiterated the need for local authorities to review economic policy for their development master plan. The provincial officials were optimistic that investors would inject more capital into the central province, which would bolster the use of advanced technologies and support environmentally-friendly growth. Economists and members of the business community strongly advocated the need for improvements in the quality of the local workforce, with delegates voicing support for additional … [Read more...] about Political News Headlines 17/2