Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 17 July 2003 — Page 1

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The Muncie Times Vol. 13, No. 14 Also Serving Anderson, Marion, Richmond And New Castle Communities July 17,2003

Liberia, A Nation At Risk: An Imperative For US Intervention

By H. Momo Fahnbulleh The promotional brochure of the Liberian Children’s Education Fund (LICEF), Inc. published in 2000 reads in part: The Liberian children’s Education Fund was inspired by the passionate call by Liberia’s children to restore their shattered future. “GIVE US A GOOD FUTURE. WE WANT EDUCATION, NOT GUNS”, was the solemn appeal of the warweary children during the desperate search for peace in Liberia in 1996. True to their aspiration, according io a UN report, about 20,000 child soldiers voluntarily disarmed to the Government of Liberia and continue on page 3.

H. Momo Fahnbulleh co-founder of the Liberian Children’s Educational Fund (LICEF)

Nilles Wants Library To Be Key Partner In Educational Process By Charles Guiutane

Virginia “Ginny” Nilles

Director of Muncie Public Library, Virginia “Ginny” Nilles believes the public library should partner with parents and the community in working to ensure that every kid reaches his or her fullest potential in education. “That is the key to our future,” she said during an interview. Nilles said that the Carnegie Library which opens up August 4 at 301 E.

Jackson St., will have a well equipped music room and urban production center. She said that digital technology equipment will be available to high school students who want to go into the community to take pictures and conduct research. "This will sharpen their research skills, communication skills and technology skills and will continue on page 6.

From The Mouths of Babies: Disappointment and Dismay Over Council Refusal to Change Broadway to MLK

By Charles Gulubane

Upset: Youth petitioners Jabe Jefferson (right) and Jada Storms inside the Buley Center on Broadway Ave.

Jabe Jefferson, 11, from other kids in their and about nine of her Whitely neighborhood. The friends and colleagues at the reason; the kids had just Buley Community Center learnt from one of their on Broadway Ave spent part instructors at the center, of the afternoon of May 14, Jackie Blair, that there was 2003 gathering signatures continue on page 6. Unity Ecumenical Service Kicks off 2003 Black Expo ActiVltieS By Felicia Lasley On Friday, June 27th The service was aimed at 7:06 p.m. there was a toward bringing the two Black Expo 13th Annual sides together. It was an Ecumenical Service held at evening full of laughter and Christ Temple Church, fellowship which captured Among the attendees were the moment that Dr. Martin leaders of the black as well Luther King Jr. dreamed of. as the white community. continue on page 10.