Deed to Grace Park

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Know ye that we Simon Perkins of Akron in the county of Summit and State of Ohio, Joseph Perkins, Jacob Perkins, & Henry b. Perkins of Warren in the County of Trumbull and State aforesaid in Consideration of our desire to promote the health and convenience of the inhabitants of the town of Akron, do hereby grant alien convey and confirm to the town council of said town subject to the restriction and limitations herein after mentioned the following described tracts of lot and land.
Situate in Portage or township number two in the Eleventh range of townships on the Connecticut Western Reserve, in the State of Ohio, and which are also in the county of Summit and known and described as whole of Block number thirty (30) containing seven acres and 07/100 of an acre of land and whole of block number Six (6) containing one acre and 85/100 of an acre of land, in Perkins addition to Akron as surveyed and numbered by Albert G. Mallison surveyor and recorded in the records of Summit County Ohio, in book of Plats No. 1 pages 13, 14, 15. 16. 17, 18. and 19.
To have and to hold unto said town Council and their successors in office forever for the purpose of Public Squares or Grounds and for no other purpose whatever and subject to these further limitations that good and sufficient fences around the same shall be erected within months from this date and forever maintained by and at the proper cost of the town of Akron; and that no buildings or structures of any kind shall ever be erected on the same and on failure of the said Town Council of said town to erect said fences or after their erection to keep them in repair or on the erection of any building or other structure thereon by said town Council or their successors in office or by any other person or persons then and in either of these cases or contingences all of said land shall revert and rest in the said Grantors their heirs or assigns as fully as if this deed had never been made and the said grantors their heirs or assigns may enter and take possession of the same and enjoy it in as full and ample a manner as if this Conveyance has never been made. 
And we, Grace I. Perkins wife of the said Simon Perkins, and Martha E. Perkins wife of the said Joseph Perkins, do hereby remise release and forever quit claim unto the said Town council & their successors in office all our right & title of Dower in and to the above described premises.
In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands and seals this eleventh day of March A. D. 1848.
Signed sealed, acknowledged Simon Perkins (L.S.)And delivered in presence of     Grace I. Perkins (L.S.)
Edwin Leffingwell             Joseph Perkins    (L.S.)
Chas. Pease     Jacob Perkins    (L. S.)
Dwight Newton Signatures of Simon &   Martha Perkins (L. S.)  Grace I. Perkins
Received March 23d 1875   Recorded March 24th 1875


It is that time of year again.  In the spring; Edge Academy will journey to Grace Park for their yearly Physical Fitness Program.  This deed clearly states the purpose of this park.  I don't understand why this school doesn't have a campus of why our community has to put up with this behavior.
The Edge Academy moved into the community and put fences around their buildings, cut off foot traffic, and now are invading our park.  We have the right to preserve our heritage.
Howard Carter

Paying Respect

2/12/15

To the God that has brought me this far by faith be all the honor, the glory, and the praise.  God has called me to tell the story of “john Malvin” First Freed Man and Canal Boat Captain on the Erie & Ohio Canal.

My stewardship is story telling by way the Performing Arts.  Fortunately; the character fits in real time.  Although John Malvin lived over 150 years ago, not too much has changed.  I understand what it is like to want to do, be a part, but more importantly; make an honest living is still not present.

There have been changes, but the dominant culture still continues with their White Domination, there are still levels of labor, and the roles have been challenged, but are still in place.  In the day of John Malvin, Black People found a way to unite.  We have not arrived yet.

I ask for your prayers.  I know what I have to do.  All I have to do is do it.  I ask that the Lord go before me, stand beside me, and build me up on every leaning side, and I will be careful to give him all the honor, the glory, and the praise.

Amen.

Howard Carter

Williams Towers 2015

2/12/15

Presenting “John Malvin” and understanding in real time.

The road has been rough, but I have made it.  I have researched, and researched again to determine I am about as clear as I can be on this part of the subject.  Now that I have gotten this far, the trials have begun.  People that have posed to be a friend, and now showing their true colors.

I have learned that observation, and listening; is the key.  Keeping silent is almost impossible because some people just won’t let you, and then when it is time to speak up, speak up.  There is a controlled language, and some people pretend they don’t know what one is talking about.  THEY KNOW.  Usually; these are the individuals that have put these things into existence.  The term is Cognitive dissidence.  
Howard Carter

Spring 2015

2/9/2015

Great is thy faithfulness.  Thank you for letting me.  Be myself.  Again!

Howard Carter

Spring 2015

2/9/2015

This is the month for lovers?  It is time to spring into Spring.  The Groundhog bit the Mayor, and other things will happen this year, so lets’ get ready to fumble. There are many new events for the Grace Park Coalition & the Howard Carter Foundation.

Gardening Club is ready to start.  There is a free workshop in the downtown library February 21, 2015; More information later.  Photo Club will start.  Anyone with photo experience is welcome.  Anyone with just a desire is welcome.  If you have a cell phone with a camera, that is perfect to get started.

Hiking Club is already in effect.  The Hiking Club hikes through Downtown Akron and places along the Ohio & Erie Canal and other Historic places here in Akron, Ohio.  All are welcome.

The Carter Foundation Presents “John Malvin” First Black Canal Boat Captain on the Ohio & Eric Canal.  Howard Carter will portray the Image of John Malvin.  There are other acting parts a available.

Anyone interested; please leave a comment in the comment box.

Howard Carter

Black History Month 2015

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I have had a problem presenting Miller Horns.  I have completed some episodes of our friendship.  It is time to present.  Miller Horns is a friend that taught me things that I didn't know about Akron, Ohio.
Miller encouraged me to remember some of the things that I had forgotten.  That was good.  Miller Horns commanded that I research “John Malvin” I’m glad that he did.  I need support from the community because we must know our Local Black History.  What I have learned is the culture that has taken up its position is allowed to tweak hi- story.
That doesn't mean that the information is wrong, it means; this culture is allowed to omit portions, pieces, and parts of what is the whole story.  Miller Horns Local Black Artist found a way to start the preservation of Howard St.
Howard Carter will start taking a look at the Local Black History starting Feb. 17 at Williams Towers at 2:00 pm.  Come out and learn some of our Local Black History.
Howard Carter

February 2015

2/3/2015
Finally; January is over.  It is time to do history.  Tomorrow, I am supposed to journey to Wilmington N. Carolina for the Battle at Forks Road.  This comes at a time when new things are happening.  This is great.  Tonight, I will attend, or at least I think I will attend the Community Meeting with University Park Alliance.
I need a blessing right now.  I am waiting for the results of my drug test, and hopefully, will be employed once I arrive back home.  I don’t understand why Black People have a problem with promptness, and giving ample notices for people to engage in activities.
I have learned not to stress.  Now; I have an opportunity to see if I really have learned this discipline. I will put John Malvin to the test this Black History Month.
Howard Carter