Volume 21, No.07“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” December 07, 2011

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In This Issue A Journey Through Healthy Holidays Rice on Cordray Confir- Classifieds Tolliver Healing Page 7-9 mation Page 15 Page 2 Page 5 Page 11 Diabetes Awareness Boule Christmas Norwood on Child Abuse The Health Section Page 10 Minister’s Top Rap CD’s Banquet Page 3 Page 12 Page 16 Lifeblood Owens Dental Program Cover Story: Page 6 Page 10 BlackMarketPlace Judge Franklin Page 14 Page 4 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth December 07, 2011 Newt Hating on Po’ Folks… Community Calendar By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column December 7-8 You know, some times when you think that it just can’t get any worse as to the political skubalon that is Third Annual Oakdale Elementary Santa Shop & Craft Show: 3 to 6 pm being dished out by the current presidential front- runner(?) of the Republican clowns…it gets down- December 9 right ugly. 1st Annual “Koinonia” Spelling Bee: Ages 13-16; 6 pm; Bethesda It is as if those clowns are vying to outdo each other in uttering the most demeaning, idiotic and banal Christian Cathedral: 419-944-0984 comments imaginable. The Armory Church Singles Conference: Featuring author Dr. R.A. And all of this infantile gibberish is to please the Vernon from The Word Church in Cleveland and his book, 10 Rules of money-loaded and powerful invisible right wing fringe of the Republican Party. Dating: 419-537-9736 Right wing as in John Birchers. Right wing as in NRA gun nuts. Right wing as in “state rights” advo- December 9-11 cates (used to be an euphemism for politically control- th ling their docile southern darkies). Friendship Baptist Church 25 Pastoral Anniversary: Bishop Duane Right wing as in abolishing the federal agency (among other agencies) that Tisdale; Sunday morning worship at 9:45 am: 419-531-3242 or 419-787- regulates clean air and water. Right wing as in putting more Clarence Thomases on 1994 the Supreme Court. You get the drift? These are the people and monied entities who apparently loathe the status of December 10 present-day America and want to see a “return to the good ol’ days” for example West Toledo Bereavement Meeting: 2 pm; Bethlehem Baptist Church when television programming reached its glorious all-white heights with “Leave It To Beaver” and “My Three Sons” and unequal segregated schools were the law Central City Citizens, Frederick Douglass CA and ESOP Free Commu- of the land. nity Breakfast: 10 am; JB Simmons Bldg/FDCA: 419-464-9885 Now, these political Neanderthals are coming out of their culture caves with a vengeance and they want to take back “their” country from the recent immigrants December 11 and throttle the so called left-wing leaning liberal media. The Republican right wing political machine is well greased and they are Clarence Smith Community Chorus “A Community Celebration of seething mad. Christmas:” 6 pm; Mt. Pilgrim Church They are the ones that angrily beat the tom-tom saying that President Obama Josh Project “Soul Food for Swimming:” Stephenson-Roberts Fellow- was, “not one of us” and that he was a Muslim, Communist, Socialist and he was not born in the USA. ship Hall; 1 to 4 pm These right wingers fund secretive PAC’s that issue historically incorrect Calvary Baptist Church Christmas Concert: 6 pm messages that intentionally mislead and distort facts. New Prospect Baptist Nurses Annual Candlelight Service: 4 pm They disdain the likes of plastic man Mitt Romney and they are willing to spend th fortunes on the one-dimensional cartoon characters of Herman Cain, Michele Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church 58 Anniversary Celebration: Bachmann, Rick Perry and Ron Paul if it would help to realize their grand goal of 10:30 am;Special Guest speaker Rev. Bill Harris: 419-244-6085 getting someone in their pocket who will demonize President Obama and minori- ties. December 16-17 Well, they hit the proverbial jackpot with the likes of the pompous and verbally abusive Newt Gingrich who is apparently willing to spout off any irresponsible Family Baptist Church Gospel Play: “Now Behold the Lamb;” 7 pm on gaffes if it serves the purpose of gladdening the hearts of these right wing funders. Friday night; 6 pm on Saturday night: 419-241-6668 The latest punch in the gut coming from Newt was his recent diatribe against poor kids who come from poor families. Newt, always talking without a brain filter, made outrageous public statements December 18 that poor kids in poor neighborhoods have NEVER had role models or working WordUp Drama Ministry: “NoBody Greater;” Christmas play; 8:30 am; people from whom they can learn acceptable work ethics. Furthermore, that they do not know the value of earning money in exchange for Friendship Baptist Church their labor or services. With one broad stroke, Newt, The Ninny, castigated and consigned to the December 19 economic dustbin, millions of kids and their so-called, “slacker” families simply due to his racial stereotyping that minorities are of minimal economic value. Friendly Center Community Christmas Party: Craft table, presents for Newt, The New Visigoth, slew his vulnerable targets with a verbal beat down children, refreshments and activities and it will take them a long time doing image recovery in order to undo the psychological damage and to slacken their justifiable outrage. Single fathers and mothers, who for centuries have literally slaved and worked at minimal jobs just for the simple necessary fact of keeping a roof over their The Sojourner’s Truth families’ heads and a crust of bread and a bowl of soup on the table, have been Toledo’s Truthful African-American demonized again as lazy and shiftless. Owned and Operated Newspaper Newt has not as so much visited black and Hispanic families in the Bronx or south central Los Angeles (or Toledo for that matter) to back up his diabolical Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor thesis. Becky McQueen Business Manager He apparently feels he does not need to. He is Newt and Newt positions himself Brittany Jones Reporter as an imposing intellectual and visionary and, as such, the need for objective truth Torri Blanchard Reporter is of no import. If one examines the life of Newt and his exorbitant lifestyle and his suspect Rev. D.L. Perryman Columnist career as a highly-paid lobbyist and a serial adulterer, his current and false Michael J. Hayes Entertainment Critic excoriations of the working values of blacks and other minorities falls right into Jason L. Lee Sr. Layout Designer place. Jennifer Retholtz Webmaster Kathy Sweeny Graphic Designer That place is a past era of appalling American history that Newt seems hell-bent on returning to and if it takes smearing and demeaning black folks in the process Pam Anderson Account Executive to get there, so be it. Kathleen Greely Account Executive And the Republicans always seem baffled as to why they can’t attract minorities to their grand old tent party. With Newt and his corrupted historical summations and his vituperative tongue A Certified MBE, 2009 blocking the front door, no one is coming in. The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 [email protected] Contact Lafe Tolliver at [email protected] www.thetruthtoledo.com December 07, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 Northwest Ohio Just As Bad As Penn State By Ce Ce Norwood, Founder, Nirvana Now! Guest Column

Yeah, I said it. northwest dren and their families’ lives ·Parents and caregivers 18, and a serial child sexual Yes, because you know the judicial system apprehend, Ohio is just as bad as Penn now and into the future. now know they must have abuse offender will abuse, abusers. prosecute and update laws State. The only difference is It’s a tragedy because, intentional conversations on average, 400+ kids in his/ Instead of dropping your expeditiously. that we haven’t had a high- reportedly, the university did with their children about the her career. Maybe now kids off for an activity, maybe You can put a child sexual profile child sexual abuse not follow the law by con- proper name of their body people will want to do some- you should hang around and abuse prevention sticker on case of this magnitude un- tacting authorities so a for- parts and who is allowed to thing to stop sexual abuse of participate. You can request your cars or sponsor a fund veiled in recent years. That’s mal investigation could be touch their bodies. children. to see the background check raiser for SA PATH or a lo- the only difference! lodged expeditiously. ·Professionals are re- So who are these perverted of people involved in extra- cal sexual abuse/assault pro- Let me explain why. It’s a tragedy because, minded of their legal obliga- criminals? Are they just ath- curricular activities. You can gram. You can invite some- What happened at Penn according to the grand jury tion and the general public letic coaches? Definitely not. follow your instincts and one to speak or provide train- State is both a tragedy and a report, the famous Jerry their moral obligation to re- Are they just priests? Defi- empower your children to ing to organizations you be- blessing. A tragedy in the Sandusky used his celebrity port suspected child abuse nitely not. Are they just rich follow theirs. If the person long to or your business. And, sense that young boys, some to open up Second Mile; a to the authorities immedi- people? Definitely not. doesn’t “feel right”, chances you can believe it’s possible of whom are now adults, are nonprofit organization sup- ately. They are anyone and ev- are, they “ain’t right.” to have a world without left distressed so severely by posedly dedicated to ·Parents and caregivers eryone: fathers, uncles, moth- If you suspect abuse, call sexual abuse of children. Jerry Sandusky’s actions that mentoring underprivileged now know to assure exhaus- ers, businessmen, women, the police immediately; not Children have the inalienable most, may endure a lifetime children, but is now believed tive background checks of siblings, neighbors, teachers, second guess yourself be- right to depend on the due of some level of suffering as to be his source of children to the people they are leaving plumbers, grandparents. You cause the person seems nice diligence of adults when it a result. abuse. their children with is done. name it and that person could or he or she popular or a comes to their wellbeing. It’s a tragedy because so It’s a tragedy because Even if they think they know possibly be a sexual predator relative or someone of sta- What are you going to do? far nine boys or men have parents allowed their children the people. of your child. It’s important tus. Bottom line, until our en- stated they were sexually to engage in activities with ·Our community is re- to understand that 90 per- You can give your money tire community decides to abused by former assistant Sandusky without finding out minded that people who cent of perpetrators are or time or energy or voice to engage and collectively work football coach, Jerry anything more about his cre- sexually abuse children are known to the child and fam- local movements to eradicate to end child sexual abuse right Sandusky. It is expected dentials, other than that he family members and people ily. And yet, it’s amazing the of all forms of sexual vio- here in NWO we are, in fact, more boys will come forth. was a famous coach, founder known to the child, not tendency to give carte lence in our community. Lo- Just As Bad As Penn State. It’s a tragedy because of a nonprofit mentoring or- strangers. blanche access to our chil- cally, there is the Sexual To get involved contact: other well-known men asso- ganization and therefore pre- ·People will now under- dren to people in and out of Abuse Prevention Awareness [email protected]; or ciated with Penn State were, sumed to be safe. Having said stand the importance of the our family and then drill our Treatment Healing (SA www.mynirvananow.org according to the grand jury that, however, it’s not the following facts: last year 13 children about “stranger dan- PATH) Coalition of NWO Norwood is the author of report, aware the abuses had parents’ fault their children percent of Lucas County ger.” that is always welcoming of There IS Happiness After happened and yet they, in were victimized. Sandusky Children Services cases were So what can you do? When new members. You can be- Incest and Child Sexual essence, said nothing. In fact, clearly took advantage of because of child sexual people ask “can sexual abuse come political by demand- Abuse when the now fired head their vulnerabilities. abuse, there are 748 and 116 really be stopped?” the an- ing local law enforcement coach, Joe Paterno, was ini- So what could possibly be sex offenders in Lucas and swer is a resounding “yes.” officials, legislators, and our tially questioned about the the blessings from such a sick, Wood County Sheriffs’ cus- situation he took the oppor- tragic, life altering situation? tody, respectively, right now tunity to talk about the up- ·National and local com- (more leaving in our neigh- coming game with Wiscon- munities are paying attention borhoods on probation or sin. Is he crazy? to the epidemic sexual abuse parole), the median age of It’s a tragedy because of children which statistically reported child sexual abuse there was seemingly no rec- is one in four children. is nine years of age, 40 per- ognition or concern about the ·We are reminded that cent of African-American devastation and havoc that everyone’s child is at risk for women report sexual con- would hover over these chil- sexual abuse. tact of a coercive nature by Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth December 07, 2011 In Memoriam – Judge Robert V . Franklin, Jr. —— 1926 - 2011

ow do you tell the story of a man? Do you list served as a delegate-at-large to the Democratic National dates, times, scholarships, awards and degrees Convention that nominated John F. Kennedy as the Demo- Hlittered with legends of honor, exploits of valor cratic candidate for president. and prestige that people write posthumously in headlines or He was named one of Toledo’s 10 Outstanding Young tombstones? The real truth lies in the hearts of those who Men in 1954, 1955, 1958 and 1960, and in 1961 he received knew that man and how he touched all he encountered. The the Toledo Junior Chamber of Commerce’s top honor as Honorable Judge Robert Vernon Franklin, Jr., was simply a Outstanding Young Man of the Year. He was also president man who touched countless lives and will continue to live in of the Businessman’s Club of the stalwart Indiana Avenue the hearts of many people. Branch of the YMCA and a member of its Board of Manag- A native of the central city of Toledo, Robert V. Franklin, ers. Active in the Toledo Bar Association, he served on the Jr. was born the youngest son of Robert V., Sr., and Josephine Domestic Relations Court and Municipal Court Committees. Beard Franklin, grandson of his beloved grandmother, Sophia In 1968, the same year that saw the death of his schoolmate Beard Walls. A lifelong member of Third Baptist Church, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Judge Franklin won election to Bob attended Gunkel School and graduated from Jesup W. the Common Pleas Court of Lucas County, on which he Scott High School in 1943. served until his retirement in 1985. Among his accomplish- He selected Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA after ments leading up to this achievement were eight years on the receiving a scholarship, where he was immersed in the Toledo Municipal Court (two years as presiding judge), philosophy of its president, the visionary scholar and lifelong service for President Lyndon Johnson as a special consultant personal advisor and friend, Benjamin E. Mays, PhD. There to the State Department in Germany, France and Austria, and he was encouraged to imagine beyond the ordinary, gaining member of the Ohio Municipal Judges Association. He the tools to accomplish his dreams, learning from Mays, “It continued to serve three terms on the Court of Common is not your environment, it is you – the quality of your minds, Pleas, retiring in December 1985 as the senior elected judge the integrity of your souls, and the determination of your wills in Lucas County. – that will decide your future and shape your lives.” Even after retirement, he continued to serve statewide in Upon graduation from Morehouse, he returned to Toledo the Ohio District Court of Appeals, the Common Pleas where he attended The University of Toledo College of Law, Courts throughout the state, and the Administrative Judge earning the juris doctor degree in 1950. He was called to then assistant law director. During this time, he served as system of Lucas County, presiding over trials and hearings serve in Korea from 1950 to 1952, and returned home this president of the Toledo branch of the National Association throughout over 25 Ohio counties through the first decade of time to marry the lovely Kathryn Jane Harris in 1952, his for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and , the 21st Century. sweetheart since junior high school. later, president of the Ohio Conference of NAACP Branches. In addition, Judge Franklin has served as Board of Trustee He worked as a young lawyer in the offices of Attorney J. In May, 1960, Ohio Governor Michael DiSalle appointed member of The University of Toledo, Defiance College, Slater Gibson and William Thomas, one of two African- him to the Toledo Municipal Court bench. He was only the Ohio Judicial Conference, Ohio Black Family Coalition, American law practices in Toledo at the time, and was fourth African American in the State of Ohio to hold a Toledo Community Foundation, Toledo Museum of Art, appointed prosecuting attorney of the City of Toledo and judgeship, and the first in northwest Ohio. That same year, he (Continued on Page 12) December 07, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 A Journey Through Healing’s Holiday Program By Artisha S. Lawson Sojourner’s Truth Reporter

The holidays can be a time call on ‘The Journey Through of my brother and love for Daniels. filled with tears and hug, Healing’ and I will be there my mother. I ask that you when the memories of de- for you,” said Daniels. spread the word about the For further information ceased family members cross A Journey Through Heal- journey, it’s here and not about The Journey Through your mind. Ojay’s song lyr- ing is a local non-profit orga- going anywhere,” said Healing, call 419-531-1336. ics, “Christmas just ain’t nization founded by Daniels Christmas without the one following the death of her you love,” embodies the emo- mother. As a certified grief/ tional reason for A Journey bereavement specialist and Through Healing’s annual social worker, she assists in- Holiday program held at Mt. dividuals, groups and couples Pilgrim Church on Saturday, deal with those difficult mo- December 2, 2011. ments. With Christmas and “The more you cry, the New Years close at hand, more you show love for that Daniels gives each person a person. Never allow anyone teddy bear to seek comfort to say you shouldn’t cry,” or express anger during diffi- Beatrice Daniels shared with cult times. the participants. As in previous years, mu- “The teddy bear is your was a very powerful experi- sician C.J. Manning ser- friend, you can talk to it, get ence,” said Stubblefield enaded observers with mad, say ‘why did you leave Daniels started this orga- smooth melodies while me’ or cuddle with. That nization when her mother names of deceased family teddy bear can be that friend,” died, but continues to deal members flashed throughout said Daniels as she handed with that grief since the death the program. Over 100 out more than 50 teddy bears. of her brother, Frank candles of assorted sizes and Joyce Stubblefield has Crawford, who passed away colors, to symbolize differ- participated for several years last month. ent levels of grief, laid at the and even shared a similar “I have to continue with altar and individually lit. memorial following the death The Journey each year, be- “Healing is not about of her mother. “We had a cause I am a professional, death or loss, healing is about memorial for the immediate but it’s really, really hard for family, and we plan to host me to deal with the grief. So something that causes your Bea Daniels heart to break or bleed. So another the following year. It I have to continue on behalf Life- - malaria Page 6 (Continued on Page 14) “Before these provisions • Lifesaving preventive • Health plans are not al- • Children can now stay • Health plans can’t deny • Coverage is guaranteed then used them became law, many cancer patients, survivors and their families were forced to choose between saving their life or their life savings,” said Christopher W. Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Ac- tion Network (ACS CAN). “Now, critical provisions of the law are helping many Americans with cancer or at risk for cancer gain access to services are free to patients in Medicare, who can also get a free annual wellness visit and a personalized pre- vention plan. lowed to drop people from coverage because they get sick. on their parents’ insurance policy up to age 26. coverage to children up to age 19 with pre-existing con- ditions such as cancer and, after 2014, plans won’t be allowed to deny coverage to anyone with pre-existing con- ditions. and out-of-pocket costs have been eliminated in new in- surance plans for proven pre- vention and early detection services such as mammograms, colonoscopies and Pap tests. plans and will no longer be allowed as of 2014.

© 2011 Hospice of Northwest Ohio hard to read for two reasons: first, hard to read for two reasons: Health Section December 2011 Health Section December • Lifeblood fairly buzzes with information. That was the simple part. But the almost-insurmountable That was the simple part. But I found Secondly, this book is hard to read because of that which I think this book is worth reading, but it’s not a fritter- • New insurance plans in • Health plans can no • Annual dollar limits on distributed in Africa’s worst-hit areas. And if people were distributed in Africa’s worst-hit – taught to use the nets properly deaths would surely plummet. of funds, shadiness, and a problems of war, politics, misuse a definite challenge... do-or-die deadline made the project there’s a lot going on in this book and a lot to keep track of. Author and journalist Alex Perry moves from country to village to meeting so quickly that the names and locations became blurry in my mind and I’ll admit to being lost a few times. Perseverance helps, as will muddling through until you get your bearings again. Perry uncovered: astounding instances of corruption and monetary waste, lackadaisical officials, and statistics on malaria itself that are stunning. Those, and the ultimate (but seemingly temporary) triumph he recounts, are what save this hard-hitting journalistic work. away-the-afternoon kind of thing. If you’ve ever dug deep to donate, though, and wondered how your dollars help, blood they need, when they need it. For example: every state give coverage to those who have been unin- sured for six months or more and have a pre-existing con- dition such as cancer. longer set lifetime dollar lim- its on coverage that can sud- denly force a patient to pay out of pocket for lifesaving care. coverage are limited for most Visit hospicenwo.org 419-661-4001 (Ohio) 734-568-6801 (Michigan) For 30 years, families have been writing to Hospice of Northwest their thanks. Ohio to express not only the They appreciate for their loved one, way we care but how we help them show their too. better care, love through Provisions of the Afford- able Care Act give people with cancer and their fami- lies better access to the care they can’t afford them. American Cancer Society research has shown that the uninsured are more likely than those with insurance to be diagnosed with late-stage cancer and to die from the disease. Improving access to quality, affordable health care will help ensure that everyone can get the care they need. Health Section December 2011 Health Section December • Malaria, says Perry, has plagued mankind for millennia Malaria, says Perry, has plagued Almost 60 years ago, malaria was eradicated in the U.S., Chambers, an entrepreneur and self-made millionaire If they could run their aid organization like a business, The new health care law About 50 percent of can- New Law Is Improving Access To Health Care Access To New Law Is Improving work? When a London PR firm contacted him, asking him to work? When a London PR firm new charity, Malaria No More write about the launching of a answer his own question. UK, he knew he was about to malarial than Africa; specifi- and nowhere on earth is more and the Congo. There, a cally, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya has evolved to feed “almost deadly subspecies of mosquito exclusively on humans.” The average person, he says, is bitten “tens of thousands of times a year,” which often results in malaria and millions of deaths, mostly of babies and children. (thanks mostly to the use of DDT) but several efforts toward eradication in other countries failed over the years. And then Ray Chambers came along. several times over, realized later in life that philanthropy made him happy. When he saw a picture of dying children, he was shaken enough to seek out academics and researchers to find a way to stop malaria. The method they ultimately chose was simple – and complicated. then millions of mosquito-killing nets could efficiently be includes provisions to make it easier for people with can- cer and those at risk for can- cer to get quality, affordable care. The law also takes im- portant steps to help improve the health care system for African Americans and oth- ers disproportionately af- fected by cancer. cer deaths are preventable, yet many uninsured and underinsured people delay or skip screening tests because Health Section December 2011 Health Section December • , you’ll read about one of the Truth Health Truth by Alex Perry by Truth Health Truth Reba, 1989 Reba, They taught me to be a better caregiver. “Daddy Joe,” had only months The doctor said my grandfather, for him. to help care to live. So I moved in with my grandparents Hospice of Northwest Ohio taught me ways to gently turn him, a hospital bathe him and change equipment. They also provided the comfortable. From bed and medications to help him be more for Daddy Joe to the chaplain who prayed with us, nurse who cared blessing. Hospice of Northwest Ohio was a real SIXTH IN A SERIES: REBA by Alex Perry Sojourner’s Lifeblood The As a journalist living and working in Africa, Alex Perry You’ve done everything you possibly could. You’ve You took your vitamins faithfully, drank lots of OJ, and And still, you got a cold. Ah, but you’ll survive. The sniffles never killed anyone Health Section December 2011 Health Section December Lifeblood PublicAffairs c.2011, By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor $25.99 / $30.00 Canada includes index 243 pages, nastier ones, and global efforts to eradicate it. often wondered if aid organizations were effective. Does aid ate all the things the experts said to eat. You’ve avoided touching germy things and you’ve washed your hands raw. but, of course, not all sicknesses are so benign. In the new book December 07, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7

Health Section December 2011•Health Section December 2011•Health Section December 2011•Health Section December 2011 Healthy Holidays Patrice Powers-Barker, OSU Extension, Lucas County Guest Column

uestion: We’re Serve fruit kabobs with instead. entertaining quite pineapple, grapes, straw- If you’re serving dinner, Qa bit over the holi- berries, kiwi, melon and follow the same guidelines: days. We’ve been trying to bananas. Add some dried Serve the healthier, lower- eat more healthfully, and so cranberries and fresh blue- calorie foods first, and have a lot of our friends and berries to the salad, and again make them special. family. Any ideas to help serve with a low-calorie For higher-calorie items, encourage healthy eating at raspberry dressing. Give or make it easy for guests to parties, without being a com- treat yourself to a box of take sensible portions — plete Grinch? clementines as a gift. when possible, put three to Answer: You don’t ·Make cucumber boats four-ounce portions of have to throw the cheese by cutting them lengthwise, meat, poultry or fish on the ball under the bus in order scooping out the seeds, and serving platter, and for to help you and your guests filling the hollow with dishes such as lasagna, pre- have a healthier holiday hummus; tomato cut into smaller portion season. Here are the top bruschetta; or a mixture of sizes. tips we’ve seen — many low-fat cream cheese, low- from the Centers for Dis- fat mayonnaise, feta This article was adapted ease Control and Preven- cheese, and herbs and from Chow Line, a service tion, the Mayo Clinic, the spices such as garlic, dill, on what food you’ll enjoy, To add a little sweet- antioxidants (known as fla- of Ohio State University American Diabetes Asso- pepper and cayenne. Roast not how much you can ness throughout the day, try vonols or phenols) than Extension and the Ohio Ag- ciation, and the U.S. De- or steam vegetables with squeeze on your plate. some of these ideas: milk chocolate. ricultural Research and partment of Agriculture: herbs and spices. Add lots Decorate your plate. Fill ·Make a snack mix out ·Cut the sweetness. Development Center at Use healthy goals such of color with vegetables half to three-quarters of of dried cranberries, al- When making pumpkin pie http://extension.osu.edu. as “Make half your plate such as sweet potatoes, car- your plate with colorful raw monds and dark chocolate or eggnog, reduce the The Ohio State University fruits and vegetables,” be rots, broccoli or greens. veggies, fruits or items that bits. All nuts are high in amount of sugar by half and Extension, Lucas County creative and go for good ·Serve shrimp along have these as their main antioxidants, protein, fiber, enhance “sweetness” by partnered with the Mercy taste. By making healthy with raw vegetables. Don’t ingredient. You know healthy fats, vitamins and adding a bit more vanilla, M.A.R.C. Program to offer foods something special forget the cocktail sauce creamy sauces and cheesy minerals. nutmeg or cinnamon. If “Gifts from the Kitchen” will encourage more of and salsa. Tomatoes are an toppings are going to add ·Use dark chocolate and recipes call for sugary top- on Monday December 5 your guests to fill up on excellent source of lyco- calories, so take smaller walnuts in baked goods. pings like frosting, jams from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at them. pene, vitamin C and potas- portions. Fill the rest of Dark chocolate has more and syrup, use fresh fruit Mott Branch Library. ·Serve the healthy stuff sium. your plate with lean meat, first. As guests arrive, en- Serve plenty of calorie- shrimp or other seafood courage them to enjoy some free beverages — and choices. fruit and vegetables. By again, make them special if Encourage yourself and filling up on nutrition pow- you can. Besides diet soft guests to shift attention erhouses, they’ll be less drinks, have pitchers of ice away from the food and tempted when the higher- water or iced tea available onto each other by orga- calorie, higher-sugar, with sliced lemons floating nizing games and other ac- higher-fat dishes are on top. Use cranberry juice tivities. Focus on recon- served. in the holiday party punch. necting with friends and ·Make a nutrient-dense Remember, buffets family instead of the food. veggie dip, such as one with don’t have to be all you can Once you have eaten, sta- great northern beans eat. To assist in avoiding tion yourself away from blended with water until over-sized portions, when food. Find your balance be- smooth, low- or nonfat you place higher-calorie tween food and physical ac- plain yogurt, and plenty of foods on the buffet, make tivity. If you overindulge, herbs for flavor. Serve smaller plates available. get back on track the next other dips made from le- Guests can always make re- morning. Include extra ex- gumes, such as hummus or turn trips, but they will be ercise and get back on track black bean dip, which are less likely to over-indulge with healthy eating habits. good sources of fiber and than if they use larger Take it a day at a time. other phytonutrients. plates. Strive to balance out your ·Dress up the fruits and As you fill up your plate calories over the day or at vegetables that you serve: during the holidays, focus least over a couple of days. Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth December 07, 2011 Eat a Little, Drink a Little, Shrink a Lot! By Angela Steward, Fitness Motivator Guest Column and keep you on track is to creases lean muscle mass, 5. To help with main- don’t use exercise as your yourself pushed into a cor- look at old pictures of your- which keeps your metabo- taining your weight during license to eat. Continue ner, tell them you might self when you were bigger. lism running on high – even the holiday, offset the holi- your regular fitness routine, indulge later. Just make Now take a current picture! when you’re resting. Pro- day gorge by packing your and add even more activity sure ‘later’ never comes. Just the thought of taking tein also keeps you full. lunch, plan and prepare to balance the additional pictures is upsetting to a What you really want to your weekly meals in ad- holiday food. Walk after By making healthier lot of us, but if you want to avoid is the excess gravy vance. Get rid of the junk your holiday meal. Tour choices daily, the unhealthy stay motivated, do it! A pic- and turkey skin. food in your refrigerator your neighborhood and en- choices you make during ture speaks a thousand and cabinets and fill them joy your neighbors’ holi- the holidays won’t drasti- words. In fact, try to take 3.Know your trigger with healthy options. Keep day decorations, plan a cally affect your weight. pictures as you lose weight foods! Trigger foods are fresh fruit on your kitchen family walk through the Don’t deny yourself the (every 10 pounds) to re- foods that set off a chain counter, store healthy Toledo Zoo. Walking not delicious foods associated mind yourself of how well reaction. They make your snacks like nuts in your only helps you lose weight, with the holidays. Eat you’re doing. Oddly taste buds go haywire and desk at work. Keep pre- it also lowers your blood smaller portions. Add a enough it easy to forget you can’t help eating it. washed, pre-cut veggies sugar and prevents your daily activity (like walk- where we started and to not Identify them, and then and fruit in your fridge – body from storing fat. So ing) to your normal fitness There’s an ugly rumor give ourselves credit for walk in the opposite direc- whatever you have to do to take a walk after dinner schedule. Enjoy your fam- going around that during how hard we’ve worked tion! make the healthiest choice every night, but especially ily and friends. Celebrate the holiday season most and how far we have come. the easiest choice, do it! during the holidays. the birth of our King. That’s people gain approximately Put it where you can see it 4.Cheat Days NOT what the Christmas season eight to10 pounds. Actu- during the holidays – it will Cheat Months! Keep your 6. Sleep! The less sleep 9. Celebrate your suc- is really about. ally, its only three to five help keep you focused on weight in check by having you get, the more likely you cess even during the holi- pounds, but three to five your goal!! cheat days, not cheat are to be overweight. When days! Each time you lose As always, you can con- extra pounds over a 10-year months!! Three or even six you don’t get enough sleep, 10 pounds or so – treat tact me with any questions period, results in 30 to 50 2.Eat lots of turkey! days of overeating during your appetite hormones go yourself to something or for information regard- extra pounds. Holiday When the platter comes six holiday weeks (includ- haywire and you’re more fancy. No, not a doughnut ing Fabulously Fit classes weight gain seems guaran- around pile on the turkey. ing Thanksgiving) won’t likely to crave sugar and or carryout Chinese food! I anytime. teed, but really, by putting Light meat or dark meat? It result in weight gain. So carbs to stay alert. Be sure mean a mani/pedi, a mas- together a few of these really doesn’t matter. A treat the holidays like days to get seven to eight hours sage, or my favorite a Merry Christmas to pointers you can celebrate four-ounce serving of white instead of a season. One of rest. During the holidays Pandora bead!! Be kind to You!! the holiday season without has 153 calories, and the day of overindulgence here a little extra shut-eye won’t yourself – it will help you gaining a pound! same serving of dark has and there on the actual holi- hurt. accomplish your goals. Angela R. Steward 180 - so that 27 calorie dif- days, like Christmas Eve, Fabulously Fit 1.First, grab a “before” ference equates to two Christmas day, New Years 7. Weigh yourself! Step 10.Learn to say “no Co-Owner Studio picture. One of the best fewer bites of mashed po- Eve and New Years Day on a scale, sure it can some- thank you”! There’s no Fitness ways to build confidence tatoes. Eating protein in- will not wreck your diet. times be disheartening, but need to offer an explana- 1413 Bernath Parkway it’s better to face your fears. tion or feel guilty about Toledo, Ohio 43615 Weighing yourself regu- making healthier choices (419) 699-9399 larly can actually help you during the holiday. It’s not Email: stay on track. Monitoring uncommon for family and [email protected] your weight keeps your friends to place pressure Facebook: mind on your health and on you to eat, drink and be www.facebook.com/ prevents denial. merry. Instead of losing fabfitu control, simply say no YouTube Video: 8. Move your body - but thank you. And if you find Youtube.com/fabfitu December 07, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 Smart Holiday Eating: Trauma: My Life as an Avoiding the Temptation Emergency Surgeon by Dr. To Gorge on Fats and James Cole Sweets c.2011, St. Martin’s Press $25.99 / By Ryan Rollison $29.99 Canada 336 pages Guest Column By Terri Schlichenmeyer The holidays are upon us and what better way to celebrate than stuffing ourselves full The Truth Contributor of sweets and fine foods. We all seem to over indulge and get a little carried away with our eating. Don’t run in the house. During this festive season bad habits become worse and decent habits become bad. It’s one of the first rules you learned when you Who wants to turn down all the cookies, pies, pastries and good foods that are lying were young, right along with “No playing ball in around the office or at home? the living room.” Here’s something to keep in mind this holiday season. Between Thanksgiving and You could run on the playground. You could New Years the average person puts on about 10 pounds of unwanted body fat in this run in the school gym. You could get your little short period of time. That’s 35,000 extra calories that you will need to burn off just to legs going on the sidewalk, the street, ball field, or get your body to the point it was at before you began your eating frenzy. track. Now lets talk about the other 10 to 15 pounds that you’ve been wanting to lose all year But in the house? long before the holidays even started. That’s another 35,000(10 lbs) to 52,500(15 lbs) Nope. No running, and the rule was in effect for more calories added to the new 10 pounds you just put on. school hallways, too. But, as you’ll see in the new OK, now lets do the math. The grand total now is between 70,000 and 87,500 calories book Trauma: My Life as an Emergency Sur- that are sitting on your thighs, butt and gut. So now what? Lots of exercise and strict geon by Dr. James Cole, running is allowed in dieting to get rid of this unwanted body fat. Losing this extra weight and hanging onto hospitals, as a matter of life or death. lean muscle tissue will take you between eight to 13 weeks of hard exhausting work. Even before he was through high school, James Here are a few tips to help you burn some calories and keep your eating under control Cole knew he wanted to be a surgeon. It was a long- this holiday season. time dream, and he was doing it differently: fol- 1.) Eat protein rich breakfast. Egg and veggie omelet, cottage cheese, lean meat, etc. lowing his internship, Cole took a two-year “hia- Stay away from the breads and potatoes. This will keep your blood sugar levels from sky tus” to work as a military General Medical Officer rocketing and being elevated all day long. It will also keep you fuller longer. assigned to an elite Marine Corps unit. It was a great opportunity, but it involved sacrifice: Cole was away from his family for 2.) I know you want to eat all of those goodies. Eat them with a meal in place of the long stretches at a time; on rotation thousands of miles away, training with his military other carbohydrates that you would normally eat at this mealtime. Eliminating your team, or deployed at an overseas camp hospital. carbs this time will keep you from storing all those extra calories as fat. You will still During and between his military duties, Cole worked in stateside hospitals and trauma be getting calories but not as much as you would if you still ate those extra carbs. centers. In Texas, he worked with burn patients and gang members. In the Midwest, he (Continued on Page 10) 3.) Drink a gallon of water per day or at least .55 oz per pound of body weight.

4.) The late night snacking must stop! When you eat late at night and become sedentary you don’t burn calories, you store them as fat.

Twenty to thirty minutes of brisk walking would help a lot. For those who fail miserably or just want to get started on a program for the New Year Dream Bodies Boot Camps will be at the new Rocket Plaza starting the first of the year’ Good luck and happy holidays to all of you.

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Health Section December 2011•Health Section December 2011•Health Section December 2011•Health Section December 2011 Don’t Lose Sight of Diabetic Eye Disease Thousands of American adults are at risk of losing their vision as a result of Complications from diabetes Special to The Truth Diabetes affects nearly 26 cludes diabetic retinopathy, ness in adults 20–74 years of to 7.2 million by 2020. with diabetes should do the leads the federal million people in the United cataract, and glaucoma. Dia- age. According to NEI, 4.1 While all people with dia- following to keep their health government’s research on States. In addition, another betic retinopathy, the most million people have diabetic betes can develop diabetic on TRACK: the visual system and eye dis- 79 million people are esti- common diabetic eye disease, eye disease and its preva- eye disease, African Ameri- ·Take your medications. eases. NEI supports basic mated to have pre-diabetes, a is the leading cause of blind- lence is projected to increase cans, American Indians/ ·Reach and maintain a and clinical science pro- condition that puts people at Alaska Natives, Hispanics/ healthy weight. grams that result in the de- increased risk for diabetes. Latinos, and older adults with ·Add physical activity to velopment of sight-saving All people with diabetes, both diabetes are at higher risk of your daily routine. treatments. For more infor- type 1 and type 2, are at risk losing vision or going blind ·Control your blood sugar, mation, visit for diabetic eye disease, a from it. All people with dia- blood pressure, and choles- www.nei.nih.gov. leading cause of vision loss betes should have a dilated terol. About the National Insti- and blindness. eye exam at least once a year ·Kick the smoking habit. tutes of Health (NIH): NIH, “The longer a person has to detect vision problems “Don’t lose sight of dia- the nation’s medical re- diabetes the greater is his or early. In fact, with early de- betic eye disease,” added Dr. search agency, includes 27 her risk of developing dia- tection, timely laser surgery, Huang. “Don’t wait until you Institutes and Centers and is betic eye disease,” said Dr. and appropriate follow-up notice an eye problem to have a component of the U.S. De- Suber Huang, chairman of care, people with advanced an exam because vision that partment of Health and Hu- the Diabetic Eye Disease diabetic retinopathy can re- is lost often cannot be re- man Services. NIH is the pri- Subcommittee for the Na- duce their risk of blindness stored.” mary federal agency con- tional Eye Institute’s (NEI) by 90 percent. For more information on ducting and supporting ba- National Eye Health Educa- Clinical research, sup- diabetic eye disease and tips sic, clinical, and transla- tion Program. “If you have ported in part by NEI, has on finding an eye care pro- tional medical research, and diabetes, be sure to have a shown that maintaining good fessional or financial assis- is investigating the causes, comprehensive dilated eye control of blood sugar, blood tance for eye care, visit treatments, and cures for exam at least once a year. pressure, and cholesterol can www.nei.nih.gov/diabetes or both common and rare dis- Diabetic eye disease often slow the development and call NEI at 301-496-5248. eases. For more information has no early warning signs, progression of diabetic eye The National Eye Insti- about NIH and its programs, but can be detected early and disease. In addition to regu- tute (NEI), part of the Na- visit www.nih.gov. treated before noticeable vi- lar dilated eye exams, people tional Institutes of Health, sion loss occurs.” Diabetic eye disease re- fers to a group of eye prob- Book Review lems that people with diabe- tes may face as a complica- (Continued from Page 9) tion of the disease and in- tended to accident victims deep into body cavities, and Add to this some excit- whose lives he could save do damage. In Iraq, it takes ing stories of life (and death) but whose limbs he could one suicidal person and an in the ER, a hint of danger not. He cared for mentally explosive… and secret military ops, and ill patients, on behalf of There’s a lot to like about a not-so-subtle warning for whom he takes colleagues Trauma: My Life as an anyone who wants to be a to task. And he writes about Emergency Surgeon, start- doctor and thinks it would differences. ing with the humility of its be just like on TV, and In America, a man can author. you’ve got a memoir that’s lose a leg to a motorcycle Dr. James Cole repeat- first-rate. accident. At war, a soldier edly chastises himself for Be aware that, because can lose an arm to a bomb. his arrogance, which is of- of the real-life OR pictures Drugs, anger, knives, ab- ten followed by fervent ex- (which are, thankfully, in ductions, and street vio- pressions of thankfulness black-and-white) this book lence can rob a mother of to have been sent down isn’t for the weak of stom- her child in America. In paths that allowed him to ach. If you want a unique Afghanistan, a land mine achieve his goals. He gives peek behind the bedside can do the same thing. credit to those who taught curtain, though, Trauma: Here at home, an abu- him – colleagues and pa- My Life as an Emergency sive husband, a drunk tients alike – and that lack Surgeon is a book to run driver, or a seven-story fall of self-important braggado- for. can send pieces of metal cio is oh-so-refreshing. December 07, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11 Senator Portman, Confirm Richard Cordray And Put a Cop on the Wall Street Beat to Protect Consumers By Lisa Rice Guest Column tainable. Research shows authority. For example, it is consumers. Sadly, the ma- of the Bureau. We urge The Federal Reserve esti- that the high foreclosure more difficult for the CFPB jority of Senate Republicans Ohio’s Republican Senator mates that, since 2005, de- rates in Ohio are more a func- to exercise its full authority have sided with Big Banks Rob Portman to join Sena- clining home values have tion of the risky features of against payday lenders, and payday lenders instead tor Scott Brown and support cost homeowners $7 trillion the loans, rather than any check cashiers and other in- of consumers. Earlier this Mr. Cordray’s nomination in lost wealth that they could characteristics of the bor- stitutions that peddle some year, 44 Republican sena- as well. have used to weather the eco- rower. of the riskiest and most tors signed a letter stating Ohioans from both par- nomic turmoil, send their Our nation and this state costly financial products and they would not confirm any ties want a tough and fair kids to college, start or ex- face problems in the current services in the market. nominee to head the new cop on the beat to write new pand a small business, fund housing market because of a President Obama wisely Consumer Financial Protec- rules of the road for the mort- retirement, or pass along to failure of the banking regu- selected former Ohio Attor- tion Bureau, unless changes gage market. With Mr. the next generation. lators to prevent risky loans ney General Richard are made to the agency to Cordray at the helm, the Now, more than ever, we More than 2.7 millions and lending practices that Cordray to be the new direc- weaken its authority and re- CFPB will have the author- need our elected officials to Americans who received were doomed from the start. tor of the CFPB. General strict its ability to adequately ity and expertise it needs to lay down the banner of par- mortgage loans between That’s why the National Fair Cordray has a long and dis- protect consumers. Amaz- police the practices of the tisanship and pick up the 2004 and 2008 have lost their Housing Alliance and hun- tinguished career of being ingly, Republican senators banks and non-bank finan- staff of justice. It is high homes to foreclosure. In dreds of organizations across both fair-minded in an effort have stated over and again cial institutions that caused time that the Senate confirm Ohio, more than 99,000 resi- the country supported the es- to promote a healthy busi- that they are impressed with the mortgage crisis that Richard Cordray’s nomina- dents who got mortgages tablishment of the Consumer ness environment while si- General Cordray’s accom- plunged the nation into re- tion. during that period have lost Financial Protection Bureau multaneously being tough on plishments but that they will cession. Lisa Rice is vice presi- their homes, according to the (CFPB) first championed by those who violate the law not support his nomination Senator Portman has an- dent of the National Fair Center for Responsible Elizabeth Warren. and harm consumers. Be- because they want to accom- other chance to show he is Housing Alliance and for- Lending. More than 127,000 Congress created the cause of his hard work ethic, plish in the nominations pro- for everyday Ohioans. As merly the president and CEO Ohio families are more than CFPB last year to bring or- high ethical standards and cess what they were not able early as next week, there may of the Toledo Fair Housing 60 days late on their pay- der, transparency and fair- willingness to work across to accomplish in the legisla- be a floor vote in the Senate Center. Rice is a former ments and are at serious risk ness to the financial services the aisle to form solutions, tive process – making the on the Cordray nomination. member of the Ohio Hous- of foreclosure. industry. Now it’s time for he enjoys wide-ranging sup- CFPB an ineffective agency. The stakes are high. ing Trust Fund Advisory The 16-year foreclosure the CFPB get to work. The port - from consumer and But in recent weeks, While Americans from ev- Board and the Ohio Fore- crisis in Ohio, like the crisis CFPB officially opened its civil rights advocacy groups Senator Scott Brown (R- ery background have already closure Task Force. that spread across America, doors on July 21, and its to lending groups and major Massachusetts), not a signer lost their homes, millions was caused by unscrupulous staff is hard at work on the corporations. of the letter, announced his more are still paying their Lisa Rice can be reached mortgage lending practices. many tasks assigned to it by Consumers can’t afford support for the nomination mortgages but have seen at 202-898-1661 or Hundreds of thousands of Congress. But, without a di- to wait any longer for the of former Ohio Attorney their home values plummet, [email protected] Ohioans were sold loan rector, the agency has not CFPB to undertake the full General Richard Cordray to taking down their wealth and products that were unsus- been able to exercise its full scope of its work to protect become permanent director financial security as well.

Robinson Elementary Parent Power Hour On Wednesday, December 14, 2011 From 9-10:45am (report to the cafeteria) All parents will receive dress down passes for their children and raffle prizes!!! Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth December 07, 2011 BEST RAP ALBUMS OF 2011 By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture

they’ve been in at least three But we’re gonna stick to WIZ KHALIFA: SIDELINE STORY of appealing to hip hop fans years. rap albums for now. ROLLING PAPERS Summary: and 106 & Park chicks like a But WHAT kind of rap Take a look. Summary: I remember this dude be- pro. music is selling, charting and I’m not a Wiz fan. Sorry. fore he got signed. He’s been a mainstay on going viral is just as impor- BEST RAP ALBUM Voice and rhyme ability just His spit game was like a B.E.T., and his album hits tant. OF 2011: seem basic to me. goldmine filled with…well.. the age group usually ad- It was so bleak these last However, this dude made bars. dicted to Gucci and Boosie few years. LUPE FIASCO: the cover or Rolling Stone Once picked up by Jay but with far far better music Ever since “Party Like A L.A.S.E.R.S Magazine. ‘Nuff Said. Z’s Roc Nation, he featured and he’s still growing. Rockstar” came out, seems Summary: “Black & Yellow” was the on Blueprint 3’s “A Star Is A rookie going gold with- like the entire rap game If your fans form picket eerily genius crossover, “On Born” and the rhymes were out sacrificing wordplay… turned into one hit club lines outside a major label to My Level” locked up the still doper than most of the sounds like he’s following bangers that faded one after protest your album being streets. cats who graced XXL’s the blueprint afterall. another leaving behind a trail shelved, that’s loyalty. At- Add in Amber Rose and Freshman class cover the year LIL WAYNE Pat yourself on the back. of burned out ringtones. We lantic records should thank you’ve got a bonafide star before. The only question on If you are reading these let the only music genre built their lucky stars they came to with a nearly platinum al- everyone’s minds, was how CARTER IV words, you obviously care to inform and empower the their senses. bum. much will actually being in Summary: st about entertainment and cul- disenfranchised ghetto Lupe had his biggest 1 Wiz Khalifa’s tatted up the industry change him. We Lyrically it’s not ture more than most people. masses become one hot week sales of his career, a hip hop stoner image is be- all had high expectations for Weezy’s…wait, sorry.. Lil I’m sure you are someone ghetto mess. platinum single and his own coming the new blueprint, the homie Young Simba to Tunechi’s best work. who may read a few blogs I mean, really… it was tour this year and even though look around. keep givin us that ‘Who Dat’ There was a song rumored here and there, maybe pick bad ya’ll. he went a little more stadium With his impact on the type music. to be included on this album up a rap mag or at least en- But I think the worst is than boom bap, the mentality game growing, one thing is Then “Work Out” called “Dear Anne” where gage in plenty discussion behind us. and rhyme skill was on point. for certain…his fans love dropped, and the reaction Wayne is rumored to take about the world of entertain- Just like a relationship, Backpackers united behind him. from many was… “smh”. Eminem’s “Stan” concept ment. I consider this some- this artform we love so dear him, and he took them on a If the West Coast early But, the album he put to- even further. thing akin to a casual conver- needed to go downhill in or- journey of sound perfectly 90s taught us anything, Hip gether is actually a cohesive But it didn’t make the al- sation. der to show just how far off fusing rock sensibilities with Hop always loves a body of work. bum. Which hurt because I I don’t make a living from course we had gone and in- digital boom bap. weedhead. Densely steeped in his mainly loved Carter III be- doing this, I’m actually try- spire transformation. Even the Trey Songz own brand of production cause he reached into con- J. COLE ing to navigate this tricky You could even see it here collabo was dope. When which helps and hurts him, cepts and just rhyming for economy anyway I can plus and there since 2009, the Lupe wins, Hip Hop wins. COLE WORLD: THE but he straddles his dual roles (Continued on Page 13) get my company off the leaders of our genre suddenly ground. turned up the quality of their Writing these pieces ev- output. In the last two years Judge Franklin ery week is a labor of love you’ve had groundbreaking and knowing that there are at shifts in sound and concept (Continued from Page 4) evidenced by Dirty Money’s least a few of you out there Toledo Area United Appeal But hard work and aspira- ability to perceive intellect reer was, he always had a Last Train To Paris, Kanye’s who are in this conversation and Toledo YMCA, AAA tions of civic duty were not and resolve in those he kind word, a smile, a funny My Beautiful Dark Twisted with me regularly makes me Northwest Ohio, and the Ohio the only driving spirits in mentored which mirrored his tale, a hilarious joke or just Fantasy and Jay Z’s Blue- thankful. State Common Pleas Judges Robert’s life. He was a pro- own hunger for achievement. the right words of encour- print 3. But besides me just run- Association. tective father to Jeffery Mayo One of his favorite organiza- agement for the many clerks, That’s what game chang- ning my mouth ( or… fin- But it was his 30 years of and Gary Robert. He was a tions, The Boule Foundation young attorneys, bailiffs and ers do. Change the game. gers.. lol), it’s really possible service on the Board of committed uncle, advisor, of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, support staff. If you look at what the due to you. Trustee of Morehouse Col- supporter and counselor to Inc., proved instrumental for Yet, the true measure of playing field looks like now, The reader who gives a lege, culminating in 2010 innumerable relatives, col- student scholarships for hun- this man was his legacy of it’s almost like the new thing damn about entertainment, with the honor of trustee leagues and friends. From dreds of under-served stu- kindness, and his gift of love has become to make the best society, local issues and life. emeritus, and his service to Democratic Party campaigns dents across the nation. for family, friends, the City song even if it sacrifices I’m sure we won’t always Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to huge family reunions; the He never forgot his roots of Toledo and the future of catchiness and typical com- agree. But I’m committed to – as a Grand Sire Archon bridge club to the golf course and the friends that shared our nation. He planted seeds mercial gimmick. Rap fans bringing you a fresh perspec- (National President)(1982- to the bowling alley, “Bob” his childhood memories. of faith, courage, respect for will never be fully satisfied, tive. 84) and chairman (for close always brought life to the From his upbringing in Third God, and the tenacity of see- ever. To that end, I would like to 30 years) of the Boule party! Jokester, prankster, Baptist Church, hanging out ing dreams fulfilled. He will But the seeds planted a to go out on a limb and do Foundation (National) and storyteller, competitor, con- at the Indiana “Y” as a youth, be missed but never, ever couple years ago really something sure to spark de- Scholarship Fund, Inc., which fidante and advocate de- working in City Park during forgotten. started to take hold in 2011. bate… especially fueled his soul. His scribed the many facets to his high school, to his weekly Robert was preceded in So much so, I’m bringing I am officially declaring commitment to the education persona. bridge game, summer and death by his parents, Robert back a special edition of the 2011 as the year that good of the next generations of our He was always encourag- winter golf retreats, travel- V., Sr., and Josephine, his YEAR END MUSIC RE- rap music finally fought back! youth was his passion. ing to nieces, nephews, cous- ing to the Cleveland Browns’ cherished grandmother, VIEW. Sales are doing better than Honors seem endless, and ins, friends and their chil- season openers with the Sophia Walls, his son Jeffery include the Scott High School dren, as well as his sons, to “guys” as a young family Mayo, his sisters Lucille and National Bar Associa- aspire to do their best, go man, and the ardent support Odoms, and Flora Mae tion Halls of Fame, awards follow their dreams, while of the University of Toledo Mudd, and his brothers James from the National Associa- offering himself as mentor, football and basketball pro- and John. He is survived by tion for Equal Opportunity in helping with scholarships, grams throughout the years, his beloved wife, Kathryn, Education, various bar As- internships, financial awards, the “Judge” could always be son Gary Robert, sister Marie sociations, colleges and uni- and fellowships in various found cheering on his favor- Evans (Saginaw, MI) and a versities and community or- forms for students across the ite teams, laughing, kidding host of nieces, nephews, God- ganizations. country. He had the innate and spinning a yarn with children and cousins, as well many friends and associates. as countless friends from As demanding as his ca- across the globe. December 07, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 BEST RAP ALBUMS OF 2011 (Continued from Page 12)

the thrill of wordplay, but on There’s an even bigger tive they do. year had more great music tored in Wale’s AMBITION garbage era is over! Carter IV it seemed more ANTI-Drizzy bandwagon. “Otis” was pure art. Ev- than you gave it credit for. or Tyler The Creator. Next week, we will take about the typical topics. Ei- The only difference is …. ery last drop if it… a Hip We haven’t seen output like You’ve got Common and this year end wrap up to the ther way, two monster hit Did you listen to the album? Hop anthem with no snare, this in quite some time. Nas with singles bubbling next level. singles in “6ft, 7ft” and the I loved So Far Gone way the best example of Golden And I haven’t even fac- right now, trust me… the hot Peace. surprisingly remarkable more than I did Thank Me Era partner rhyming styles “How To Love” propelled Later, so since Drake and and so true to the art they Auditor Lopez and Commissioner this release to platinum in a OVO are back on what made didn’t even need a hook. This week numbers. At that point, them successful in the first album explains grandiose Contrada Kick Off 2012 Dog License what else can you do but give place… I play this album of- exploits enjoyed by rap art- the Young Money boss his ten. ists who’ve become so suc- Season props? The hottest team in The rhymes are kinda cessful that they can actually Special to The Truth the game the last few years lacking, but the subject mat- rap about being “Niggaz In running, with the Lil Wayne ter makes up for it. Paris” and mean it. Auditor Anita Lopez and Commissioner leading the assault. And on sheer anticipation But the album is also Carol Contrada, with Lucas County Dog alone, this release had the deeply personal, and almost Warden Julie Lyle, announced the 2012 DRAKE industry on lock… and that spiritual. Dog License kickoff on Friday, December TAKE CARE was before he moved over There is catharsis in the 2, 2011 at the Dog Warden’s office. The two Summary: 600,000 in his first week. family issues expressed, there officials also announced the new Lucas I’ve never seen such ha- is purpose in the societal and County Loves Dogs ownership card pro- tred, it’s comical. JAY Z / KANYE racial issues addressed and gram, New Vendor locator on the Lucas But every time I look at WEST WATCH THE both artists stick to their script County website, the Annual Pick of the the source of where it comes THRONE perfectly balancing each Litter Contest and an introduction to the first from…it’s usually someone Summary: other without competing. phase of the Lost and Found program. who hasn’t listened to this Possibly the most satisfy- This album is nothing short Ohio Law requires individuals to pur- album but is happy following ing rap/Hip Hop album to of brilliant and it gets better chase an annual license for any dog three the anti-drake bandwagon. come out in years, this is one with every listen. months or older. Dog licenses are $25 and Yes, just like you think for the ages. Luxury rap from can be purchased now through January 31, there’s a PRO- Drizzy band- two of the only cats in the Talk amongst yourselves 2011. They can be obtained at the Auditor’s wagon. game who have the perspec- if you like, but face it… this office at One Government Center, Suite 770; the Lucas County Dog Warden’s office at 410 S. Erie Street; or at any one of the State Rep Ashford Hosts authorized agents. For more information, visit the Auditor’s website at www.co.lucas.oh.us/auditor or call the Education and Outreach Department at Annual Christmas Party (419) 213-4406. It’s a tradition that State Rep. Michael Ashford assumed when former Mayor Jack Ford left office in 2005 – the annual Christmas party for family, friends and political supporters. This year’s event was held at L’Ambiance on Renwyck Drive- food, entertainment and Christ- mas season socializing.

Ashford supporters surround former MayorJack Ford (bottom left) CLASSIFIEDS Page 14 December 07, 2011 Owens Community College Unveils New Dental Assisting Certificate Program Special to The Truth Owens Community Col- tional opportunities within giene by announcing the cre- auxiliary utilization. Trained Northwest Ohio and area den- sion of a complete applica- lege is expanding its educa- the Department of Dental Hy- ation of a new Dental Assist- dental assistants play an in- tal offices. tion file that includes a col- ing Certificate Program. The valuable role in providing Upon program comple- lege application, high school Healthcare new academic certificate pro- dental service and this new tion, individuals will be able transcripts or GED record coverage to adults whose gram is being offered to area program is designed to assist to apply their knowledge and and college transcripts (if (Continued from Page 6) income is less than one- residents for the first time students in pursuing their skills to work in entry-level applicable). Upon program lifesaving care.” third over the official fed- during the current Fall Se- career aspirations in dental or higher employment posi- completion, students will The law will also help eral poverty level beginning mester on the Toledo-area care.” tions as dental assistants in have the opportunity to sit people and populations who in 2014, so more people Campus. Owens’ certificate in den- private dental offices, hospi- for the Dental Assisting Cer- face challenges getting can get preventive care and The College’s new cer- tal assisting requires 39 credit tals, correctional institutions, tification Examination ad- health care by: treatment. tificate program recently re- hours of coursework, which dental clinics, in the armed ministered by the Commis- • Funding community ACS CAN, the advocacy ceived formal approval by includes dental sciences, in- forces, and federal, state and sion of Ohio Dental Assis- health centers in places affiliate of the American the Ohio Board of Regents. fection control, dental mate- municipal health depart- tant Certification. where getting health care Cancer Society, is working “Owens Community rials, dental radiography, ments. Responsibilities as a In addition to the new can be difficult, so more to make sure that these im- College’s Dental Hygiene chair side assisting and medi- dental assistant can include Dental Assisting Certificate people can get the care they provements are carried out Department is proud to offer cal ethics, among other aca- assisting the dentist with ex- Program, the Department of need. in ways that benefit people an academic pathway that demic curriculum. The new aminations and fillings, pre- Dental Hygiene offers aca- • Improving the way in- with cancer and their fami- will meet the needs of the educational program is de- paring and sterilizing instru- demic programs in Dental formation on race, ethnicity, lies. Making the health care health care community signed to prepare students for ments, exposing and orga- Hygiene and Expanded Func- sex, primary language and system work for people with throughout Northwest Ohio employment in the health care nizing radiographs, maintain- tions Dental Auxiliary. disability status is found and cancer will save lives and is and beyond,” said Beth dental industry. Additionally, ing infection control, per- used. This is needed to learn vital to winning the fight Tronolone, Owens chairman students will receive experi- forming laboratory proce- For additional information more about the health gaps against the disease. of Dental Hygiene. “The de- ential learning in the dures and performing recep- about Owens’ new academic and challenges some groups mand for dental assistant pro- College’s state-of-the-art tion and office management program, call (567) 661-7374 face and find the best ways For more information, fessionals is growing as a re- Dental Hygiene Clinic on the procedures. or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. to reduce them. visit www.acscan.org/ sult of dental practices ex- Toledo-area Campus as well Program admission is se- 7374. • Expanding Medicaid healthcare. panding their need for dental as at the Dental Center of lective and requires submis-

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State of Ohio Hollywood Casino To Host Vendor Fair Ohio School Facilities Commission – Dec. 8 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Bids will be received by the Toledo Public School District (the “District or TPS”), at the School Board Office, Businesses throughout the Toledo metropolitan Treasurers Room 3, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608 for the former Beverly, East Side Central, area are invited to attend a vendor fair hosted by East Toledo and Washington Schools Pre-Demolition Asbestos/HazMat Abatement Project in accordance Hollywood Casino Toledo on Dec. 8 from noon to 4 with the Drawings and Specifications prepared by: p.m. at the Park Inn Hotel. TTL Associates, Inc. “We are looking to connect with local busi- 1915 N. 12th Street nesses that are interested in supplying the products Toledo, Ohio 43604 and services we’ll need when we open in the spring,” Phone No. 419-324-2222 said Richard St. Jean, General Manager of Holly- Fax No. 419-321-6252 wood Casino Toledo. “We strive for the highest level of integrity in our procurement process and that The Construction Manager for the Project is: begins with our interactions with businesses at this Lathrop/Gant/Barton Malow, LLC event.” 701 Jefferson, Suite 302 Mr. St. Jean says Hollywood will need a wide Toledo, Ohio 43604 array of materials and services, including food and Phone No. 419-776-5600 beverage products and equipment, paper products, Fax No. 877-281-0784 janitorial products and equipment, indoor and out- door maintenance supplies and equipment, and Any Proposed Equal for a Standard shall be submitted to the Consultant, no later than ten (10) days prior gaming supplies. to the bid opening. If no Addendum is issued accepting the Proposed Equal, the Proposed Equal shall be The Park Inn Hotel is located at 101 North Sum- considered rejected. mit in downtown Toledo

Sealed bids will be received for: Estimates Businesses that have not yet registered with Bid Item No. 1: Asbestos/HazMat Abatement of Fulton Elementary School $ 300,904.00 Hollywood Casino Toledo and its parent company Abatement Dates: January 9 through February 3, 2012 Penn National Gaming, Inc., can do so at www.pngamingvendors.com. Bid Item No. 2: Asbestos/HazMat Abatement of Heffner Kindergarten Academy $ 8,850.00 Abatement Dates: January 9 through January 20, 2012 Van Needed Bid Item No. 3: Asbestos/HazMat Abatement of M.L. King Elementary School $ 232,632.00 Trulight @ 950 Prouty is in need of a donation of Abatement Dates: April 30 through June 8, 2012 a passenger van or bus for our growing church. Bishop Greg Early and Pastor Sheila Early Bid Item No. 4: Asbestos/HazMat Abatement of Purchasing Warehouse $ 28,257.00 Contact: Dale 419-283-7585 Abatement Dates: January 16 through February 3, 2012 until Friday, December 16, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. (as determined by Stratum clocking (cell phone time)) and will be opened publicly and read immediately thereafter. Academic AdvisorUpward Bound The pre-bid meeting will be held on Friday, December 9, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Heffner Kindergarten Academy located at 255 Heffner Street in Toledo, Ohio continuing thereafter to the remaining sites. The University of Toledo ATTENDANCE AT THE PRE-BID MEETING IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CONTRACTORS INTENDING ON Job 8675 SUBMITTING A BID. The primary responsibilities of this position are recruitment of program participants, providing aca- The walkthrough schedule will be as follows: demic and career advising and/or services to pro- 1. Heffner Kindergarten Academy, 255 Heffner Street gram participants; planning, developing and imple- 2. Purchasing Warehouse, 443 East Manhattan Boulevard menting strategies to enhance the academic skills of 3. Fulton Elementary School, 333 Melrose program participants (i.e., conducting standardized 4. M.L. King Elementary School, 1415 Lawrence—Access not allowed until after 330pm testing; coordinating academic year and summer component, field and socio-cultural events/activi- Bidders will be required to comply with the Toledo Public School District’s Community Inclusion Plan. ties; monitoring weekly tutoring; classroom instruc- Contract Documents can be obtained from Toledo Blue Print, 6964 McNerney Street, Northwood, Ohio tion and program workshops; liaison between uni- 43619, phone: (419) 661-9841 for the cost of the printing, to be paid to the printing company at the time the versity departments, the Toledo community, stu- drawings are picked up. CD-Rom copies of the bid drawings are also available from Toledo Blue Print for dents, parents and target schools); aids in design- no cost with the purchase of the specification books. ing, researching and implementing evaluation mate- The Contract Documents may be reviewed for bidding purposes without charge during business hours at rials; acquires, compiles and analyzes statistical the following locations: and research data for reports as assigned; manages and tracks student data; visits target schools, hosts Maumee F.W. Dodge Plan Room The Plan Room conferences with school officials and works directly 3521 Briarfield Blvd., Suite D 3135 South State St., Suite 210 with university departments, the Toledo community Maumee, OH 43537 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 and Toledo Public school systems on behalf of PH: 419-861-1300 PH: 734-662-2570 program and participants to provide program ser- FX: 419-861-1325 FX: 734-662-1695 vices). Travel, evening and weekend work is re- quired. University of Toledo - Capacity Bldg Builders Exchange Toledo, Ohio 43606 5555 Airport Hwy, Suite 140 Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Education PH: 419-530-3120 Toledo, OH 43615 or related field, Master’s in Education, Guidance FX: 419-530-3242 PH: 216-661-8300 Counseling or Sociology preferred. Two years ex- perience with programs or projects serving the needs Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce E.O.P.A. - Hamilton Building of low-income, minority and/or disadvantaged stu- 303 Morris St. 505 Hamilton St. dents. Ability to interpret test results; clean driving Toledo, Ohio 43602 Toledo, Ohio 43602 record; excellent interpersonal, oral and written com- PH: 419- 351-1521 PH: 419-242-7304 munication skills; computer literacy; well developed presentation, organizational and administrative skills; Columbus F.W. Dodge Plan Room Construction Association of Michigan ability to understand and work well with students, 1175 Dublin Rd. 43636 Woodward Ave. parents, teachers and target school personnel. The Dublin, OH 43215-1073 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 starting salary range for this position is approxi- PH: 614-486-6575 PH: 248-972-1014 mately $32,000 - $40,000. FX: 614-486-0544 FX: 248-972-1136 For more information and to apply please visit Ohio Construction News Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce https://jobs.utoledo.edu. The deadline for this 7261 Engle Rd., Suite 304 MCBAP position is Thursday, December 22, 2011. UT is an Cleveland, Ohio 44130PH: 419-243-8191 300 Madison Ave. Ste. 200 EEO, AA Employer and Educator PH: 800-969-4700FX: 419-241-8302 Toledo, Ohio 43604-1575 December 07, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 16 “Christmas Is For Archousai:” Men of Alpha Phi Boule Host Annual Christmas Dinner Sojourner’s Truth Staff The men of Sigma Pi the Pinnacle in Maumee. members. recognitions were pre- Judge Robert Franklin; seph Sommerville, PHD; Phi’s local chapter, Alpha This year’s dinner cel- Members (the “Ar- sented to the 18 founding Roland Gandy, MD; John Samuel Strong, MD; Phi Boule, held their an- ebrated the 40th anniver- chons”), their spouses (the members of the chapter, Holland, DDS; Emory James Thomas, RPh; nual Christmas dinner on sary of the local chapter “Archousai”) and various six of whom are still alive. Leverette; Breau Martin, Lancelot Thompson, PhD; Saturday, December 4 at and recognized founding guests of the Boule were The 18 founders are: MD; Henry Murphy, MD; Robert Walden, MD greeted by the Sire Ar- Benjamin W. Butler, MD; Judge Robert Penn; Archons Alfred Baker, chon Alfred Baker. Ar- John Chadwell, Jack Dale, Charles Rowan, MD; Calvin Lawshe, Richard chon C. Allen McConnell Franklin Duffy, DDS; John R. Smith, MD; Jo- Jackson, Pariss Coleman, gave the invocation and Thomas Winston and Ja- the diners feasted on their son Ofori comprised the choice of beef tenderloin Christmas is for Archousai medallions with committee. bordelaise sauce, boneless This year’s dinner also breast of chickens with offered an opportunity for marscarpone cheese or the Archons to recognize Fifth Third's Bob LeClair, Paul Hubbard, Paul lemon caper salmon with the recently departed Hubbard, Jr, James dill sauce. Judge Franklin, a found- McDay After dinner, special ing member and former Founding members' Sire Archon of the chap- Archousai ter.

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Archons Richard Jackson, Alfred Baker, Calvin Lawshe

Nicole and Judge Myron Duhart, Doni Miller

Kelli and Thomas Winston, Paul and Former MayorJack Ford and Ginny Toth daughter Jacqueline