Montgomery

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Free property deeds

The Montgomery County Recorder’s Office is distributing free property deeds to homeowners who have been directly and substantially impacted by the tornadoes that ravaged various parts of Montgomery County (Trotwood, Clayton, Riverside, Harrison Township, Butler Township, Brookville, North Dayton and Vandalia).

As a result of the devastation caused by the Memorial Day tornadoes, many citizens may be faced with the challenge of having to provide proof of ownership to obtain financial resources and assistance to repair or replace their home when the documentation is not readily accessible. A property deed is among the best proof one can present to demonstrate ownership of their home.

“After seeing the destruction caused by the tornadoes firsthand, I believe it is necessary we ensure every citizen affected is able to prove ownership of their home as simply as possible to restore their lives. It is necessary we ensure our neighbors who have had their way of life disrupted and their homes destroyed, are able to be made whole,” Recorder Brandon McClain said.

Property deeds can be obtained in person 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Montgomery County Recorder’s Office, which is located on the fifth floor of the County Administration Building at 451 W. Third St. in downtown Dayton, by contacting the Copy Center at 937225-6381, or by visiting www. mcrecorder.org. STAFF REPORT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY Gospel SuperFest

The 19th annual African Pride Gospel SuperFest TV spectacular presented by The Cartwright Foundation is set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Schuster Performing Arts Center in downtown Dayton. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, this year’s star-studded celebration of gospel music will include performances from the biggest names in gospel. The show’s Lifetime Achievement honors are being awarded to Pastor Donnie McClurkin and The Rance Allen Group for their trailblazing and transformative music and ministries.

The evening’s mega lineup includes Deitrick Haddon, Tina Campbell, Tye Tribbett and other “surprise” special guests.

In the wake of the recent tornadoes that struck the Dayton area, African Pride Gospel Superfest is partnering with St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church to aid victims of the disaster. Donations will be accepted prior to African Pride Gospel Superfest Weekend and during Gospel Superfest weekend events, where attendees can drop off nonperishable items at donation stations at the venue. St. Margaret’s will handle distribution of the donations to the community. Ways to donate:

■ Donations are currently being accepted at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church for immediate help and support to residents.

■ The Gospel Superfest “Making the Stage Competition” on Thursday at Bethesda Temple Church will accept donations at the time of the competition.

■ The African Pride Gospel Superfest Live TV recording at the Schuster Center will receive donations June 21-22.

Visit https://www.facebook. com/gospelsuperfest/ for more details on donating to tornado relief.

For ticket information, call 937228-3630 or visit www.ticketcenterstage.com. STAFF REPORT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY $500K grant

The state of Ohio has approved a Montgomery County request for $500,000 to help businesses and workers affected by the tornadoes that touched down May 27-28.

The bulk of the grant will fund a Mobile Career Resource Center, which will be outfitted with 20 computer stations, to support the county’s workforce-related needs. Montgomery County’s Community and Economic Development Department is working on a survey of affected businesses to determine the county’s mobile response strategy. The grant also includes $150,000 to pay for training for people who have lost work because of the storms.

Besides the Mobile Career Resource Center, the grant will provide $100,000 toward supportive services for workers. These funds will cover the cost of dependent care, work attire and uniforms, tools, transportation, auto repair, and books and supplies for job training.

Although Montgomery County will be implementing a new mobile unit in the coming weeks, these services and funding are all currently available at The Job Center at 1111 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd. in Dayton. Montgomery County is encouraging anyone who has lost work because of the recent storm damage to come to the red door at The Job Center for employment help. Funds are already available for training opportunities. Anyone in need of services should attend orientation, which is held at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Monday through Thursday.

Recruitment services are also available for free at The Job Center’s red door for anyone needing a new job opportunity.

The National Weather Service confirmed that 15 tornadoes touched down on Memorial Day evening and into the next day. The largest one hit Trotwood-Brookville-Riverside and Dayton was rated an EF4, carrying winds up to 170 mph, according to National Weather Service investigators who are continuing to survey damage. STAFF REPORT