Staying in Contact with London Mitchell

Opposing the death penalty

Ohioans to Stop Executions [https://www.otse.oorg] is the organization leading the effort to abolish capital punishment.  The organization recently released a letter to the state legislature signed by dozens of faith leaders representing more than 15 denominations statewide who believe the death penalty serves no moral purpose. My guest is one the signers on the letter,  Pastor Joel Shenk of the Toledo Mennonite Church.

Children's Services

Lucas County Children's Services [https://www.lucaskids.net] is conducting a survey to bring its service model in line with community needs. Guest Randell Muth, executive director of the agency, talks about the mission and what they hope to gain from the survey.

Assessing local health needs

the Healthy Lucas County Coalition has launched its Community Health Assessment Survey— described as a vital step in understanding and improving the health of residents.

Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Guest is Kate Schwartz, executive director of the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio. [https://www.asno.org]

Dugout canoe dates back to earliest settlers

An intact wooden dugout canoe, acquired by the Toledo History Museum [https://www.toledohistorymuseum.org] five years ago, may likely be one of the oldest pioneer or native artifacts in the Maumee Valley region. Guest Lou Hebert shares his research.