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Volume 16, No.06“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” May 27, 2009 In This Issue Taylour Rogers This Strikes Us Miss Debutant 2009 Page 2

Commentary Page 3 and 4

NOBMA Awards Page 5

The Economy

Real Estate Page 6

Hottest Jobs Page 7

Ohio Insurance Page 10

Cover Story: Debutantes Pages 8-9

Summer Reading Page 11

Lima Truth Page 12

Minister on Brutality Page 13

BlackMarketPlace Page 14

Classifieds Page 15

Corvettes Page 16 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth May 27, 2009 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial May 27 We feel obligated to contradict our new president so very early in his term Libbey HS Alumni Association: Organizational meeting for elections of offic- regarding his assessment of the American character in a speech he gave this past ers; Libbey Library; 6 to 8 pm: 419-244-1236 or 419-376-3971 week defending his position on the conduct of this nation’s foreign policy. President Obama presented a major address on his recent pronouncements on May 27-29 torture – or “enhanced interrogation techniques” as Dick Cheney likes to say – and First MBC Revival: 7 pm nightly; Evangelist Supt. Johnny Hobbs of Greater St. his desire to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay that is presently housing about 240 John C.O.G.I.C. detainees. May 29 Our president, no stranger to lofty rhetoric, opined: “Fidelity to our values is the Bethesda Christian Center Cathedral 13th Pastoral Anniversary: Celebrating reason why the United States of America grew from a small string of colonies under Bishop Holt; 7 pm service with guests Pastor Baber and Truth in Jesus the writ of an empire to the strongest nation in the world.” Majestic Prasie Ministries: Women’s Dept selling fish and chicken dinners; 10 And that’s where we part company with the president. Were we to re-write that am to 4 pm: 419-535-3017 or 419-290-0736 phrase, we would say: “In spite of our lack of fidelity to our values …” Yes, America has become what she has become, in large measure, in spite of our fidelity to those May 30 values embodied in our founding fathers’ visions about what this nation should be. Step Out For Kids Walk-A-Thon: Sponsored by Lucas County Foster Parent Truth be told, Dick Cheney is closer to the mark about how we have conducted Assoc; Ottawa Park Liz Pierson Shelter House; 10:15 am: 419-213-3347 business in the past especially when confronted by unpleasantness. Time after time, Seminar & Workshop: For youth and young adults; “Moving from Low Self during all periods but especially during times of stress, our reaction has been to Esteem to a Healthy Self Esteem;” South Branch Library; Noon to 3 pm: 419-290- curtail the rights of individuals and groups to suit the immediate need whether it 4503 means depriving them of their freedom, confiscating their property or allowing mob Business & Health Seminar: Sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; 11 am violence to substitute for the rule of law. to 4 pm; Indiana Ave MBC: 419-475-3007 So when the former vice president says that moderation is not acceptable and that Bethesda Christian Center Cathedral Fashion Show: 6 pm: 419-944-0984 there is no room for compromise when it comes to the nation’s security, he has not Open Workshop: “Moving from Low-Self Esteem to Healthy Self Esteem;” invented these notions out of whole cloth. Even those presidents we hold in the South Branch Library; Noon to 3 pm: 419-376-2331 highest esteem looked the other way during times of conflict, even though it produced no discernible advantage for us in the struggles against our enemies. May 31 Abraham Lincoln suspended habeas corpus, Franklin Roosevelt approved the Faith Way C.O.G.I.C. Men’s Day: 11 am service, 5 pm service; Guest speaker internment of thousands of American citizens simply because they were of Japanese Pastor Columba Niboro of Sunrise Community Church descent. Bethesda Christian Center Cathedral 13th Anniversary Celebration: Final The irony, of course, is that Obama seeks relatively small, mostly symbolic Service; 6 pm; Guests Bishop Andre Woods of Detroit: 419-944-0984 changes in policy. He wants to stop water boarding and to close Gitmo. We shouldn’t torture … or use enhanced interrogation techniques, he says. June 4, 5, 7 Cheney, on the other hand, says that torture worked, that it was legal, that the use St. Paul AME Zion 3rd Pastoral Anniversary: Celebrating Pastor Cordell of torture protected this nation from further attack. Jenkins; Guests Rev. Nolan White and Christian Community Church on Thursday Cheney is more in keeping with the traditional mindset of our leaders when faced at 7 pm, Rev. Randall Parker and New Kingdom MBC on Fri at 7 pm, Rev. Correther with adversity even though his argument in favor of torture is at best … tortuous. Jenkins and Freedom Christian Center on Sun at 11 am, Rance Allen and New There is no way to prove that torture works better than any other form of Bethel on Sunday at 5 pm: 419-243-1065 or 419-246-0790 interrogation. Simply because information was obtained – if it was – does not indicate that the information could not have been obtained by more acceptable interrogative June 6 techniques. Financial Crisis Explained: Sylvania Branch Library; 2 pm; Speaker Tom And the techniques are legal, as Cheney says, because the president’s lawyers Warneka, Ph.D.: 419-882-2089 told him they were legal. In the words of another Tricky Dick, “if the president does Friendship Baptist: Free Christian Education Workshop; “The Importance of it, it’s not illegal.” Teaching in the Body of Christ;” 8 am to 3 pm; Presenters include Rev. Bradley The fact is, it really doesn’t matter whether the techniques worked or not, whether and Min. John Henry Livingston other techniques would have been less effective. The state simply does not sanction such activities. June 7 The question inevitably follows by enhanced interrogation techniques advocates Warren AME: Men’s Chorus hosts “A City Wide Male Gospel Explosion; 4:30 about what an individual would do if he found his family or house under attack. As pm: 419-535-6780 an individual, one does whatever he feels the immediate situation calls for, even the excessive use of force. We form governments, in great part, to establish uniform June 12 codes of law and to de-personalize interactions. Governments can and should act TPS Adult Education Graduation: Summit Annex Waite Brand Auditorium; 5 without the luxury of bruised feelings handicapped Cheney in his approach to world pm; Speaker St. Sen Teresa Fedor: 419-671-8700 politics. Obama has decided to educate the nation about how it should conduct itself. As June 13 a constitutional scholar, he undoubtedly knows that we have rarely achieved the Scott HS Alumni Association Scholarship Bowling Party: Lido Bowling Lanes; lofty ideals set out in that body of work even though we have just as rarely been 8 pm to 1 am; Bowling, pool, dominoes, raffles, open grill averse to giving the document as much lip service as we can muster. 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Name: ______Phone # (_____) _____-______A Certified MBE, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Address: ______City ______State ____ Zip ______Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 [email protected] www.thetruthtoledo.com May 27, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 My View By Jack Ford The Truth’s Political Columnist orthodoxy? And that, Yet, mayoral candi- at the very least. monitor and safeguard. Remember that Trea- friends, is a major hurdle dates spend loads of time How secure is our data We have forgotten that surer of the State of Ohio for Mike Bell and his march and money trying to im- processing center? Can we are on war status. Are Kevin Boyce will hold a to the 22nd Floor. press voters that they can our IT office withstand we ready for an emer- meet and greet here in Mike, drop some of the rev up the economy. And serious hacking? These gency such as the grid Toledo on June 3, from 4 to individuality and conform. mayors spend money on are a few of the city ser- blackout of a few years 6 p.m. at the Toledo Club. Also, lose the goatee … solar cells, they give vices that mayors can ago? keep it off. money to companies that Pretty soon we will be were going to start up in in the midst of the debates. Toledo anyway. They just Beyond Protest: In Search Rarely do we see true de- sweeten the pot with tax of A Movement The past weekend, may- There is very little a mayor By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, D.Min. oral candidate Mike Bell can do to create jobs. Very little The Truth Contributor was seen going into El tral city Toledo. gation and increasing black Camino in his full motor- if anything. Was it another case of voters exponentially. The cycle gear – boots, leather police gone wild, perhaps movement moved record pants, leather jacket and Yet, mayoral candidates from the stress resulting of numbers of blacks into head scarf. That is the garb having to do more with elected offices, manage- that his friends at El spend loads of time and money less? Or was it more of the ment-level positions, and Camino expect Mike Bell trying to impress voters that same old/same old – the middle and upper- to don when he comes in behaviorly-aggressive or middle classes. for a visit. they can rev up the economy. socially deviant youth out But the movement did of control? Was it poverty? not address police brutal- The problem lies with Failure of schools? A bro- ity. Nor did it deal with the the casual observers who bates but rather stupid incentives and grants. ken household? What was stresses of urban life, which may be paying attention to questions from local news I hope someone asks a it? include societal oppression Chief Bell for the first time. reporters such as: What question like: “What are It may be all of the related to being a member of What if they do not like the would you do to bring back you going to do to better above. We don’t know at a secondary social group, motorcycle garb complete the auto industry? (Uh, buy protect Toledo’s water What happened? this time what may have high rates of crime and un- with the red head scarf? a car?) supply?” That’s an indis- Public outcries and contributed directly. How- employment, substandard What if that outfit turns There is very little a pensable resource which, negative national attention ever, what we do know is housing, inadequate them off? What price will mayor can do to create if shut down, will knock us were focused on the City of that the continuous blood schools and limited medical Bell pay for his lack of jobs. Very little if anything. out for four or five months Toledo along with charges spilling which we are wit- and mental health resources. of state-sponsored black- nessing in our city and com- Despite the progress on-black violence, police munity indicates a much made in electoral politics and brutality and excessive larger battle and one that achieving middle class sta- force! A portion of a video we are losing. tus, some have recognized captured an altercation be- The Civil Rights Move- that the most powerful, per- tween two City of Toledo ment served its generation vasive, and destructive policemen and 14-year-old venerably, breaking down form of contemporary rac- appily ever after 120 lb. Trevor Casey in cen- all forms of legalized segre- (Continued on Page 4) starts here. Ravi Perry, Ph.D Has Eyes but Does Not See… By Lafe Tolliver, Esq. Guest Column they did? That would be the tion. With so many great homes currently available at outstanding values, there’s blind leading the blind. You can hide being gay, no better day than today to become a Toledo homeowner. That’s why Dr. Perry fails to under- but you can’t hide being the stand that one of the first color of chocolate milk. Huntington is partnering with the City of Toledo and Ottawa Community institutions approved and Your “racial/ethnic” af- Development Corporation to bring you a Homebuyer Workshop. blessed by God was that of finity trumps your chosen the family and marriage. Read sexual orientation. This workshop will help you understand your home ﬁ nancing options and the Book of Genesis, which is Black people cannot the book of all “first begin- change their spots and as provide you with the tools you’ll need to make the most out of your home nings.” such, they have been a tar- buying experience. Learn about available mortgage loan products, down That approval and bless- geted class for discrimina- payment assistance programs and receive a free credit review. ing was for a man and a tion since they first landed woman to be married… and on these hostile shores not a man and a man or a hundreds of years ago. I Join us for a Homebuyer Workshop In last week’s edition of woman and a woman. wish people including so- Jermain Park Banking Ofﬁ ce The Truth, in a guest edito- The manner in which Dr. called intellectuals would 3711 Monroe Street rial, the good doctor Ravi Perry inveighs that the civil quit pimping the civil rights Toledo, Ohio Perry is trying to hop scotch rights struggle arguments movement and act as if its the issue of gay marriage and logic and sympathy history, background and 419-473-1101 and civil unions with ap- should be transferred to the struggles are simply trans- June 1, 2009 peals to human logic to gay/lesbian movement is in- ferable concepts to any so- 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. support equal marriage tentionally short sighted and cial struggle that they are rights for gays and lesbi- seemingly from a person who backing. ans that just doesn’t cut it. has a “hidden” agenda. Gay/Lesbians choose So what that the black When Dr. Perry wakes up their lifestyle but yet want writers and leaders listed in every morning, people can the same legal coverage that A bank invested in people.® his last paragraph sup- know right away that he is was and is given to black ported the issues/struggles black. As to whether a per- people to be applied to their of gay and lesbians? son wakes up and the public struggle for equal rights…. All loans are subject to application, credit approval, satisfactory appraisal and title insurance. Terms and conditions subject to change. Other terms, conditions and restrictions may apply. The Huntington National Bank is an Equal Does that ergo mean that knows or not knows that he specifically the right to Housing Lender and Member FDIC. ,® Huntington® and A bank invested in people® are federally registered service we should also because or she is gay is left to ques- (Continued on Page 4) marks of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. ©2009 Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. Page 4The Sojourner’s Truth May 27, 2009 Movement (Continued from Page 3) Ravi Perry (Continued from Page 3) ism may be found in corpo- negative cultural expres- of Christianity in the Pen- rate America’s gripping in- sions in mainstream media tecostal tradition, a Ponzi marry as heterosexuals can. fluence on youth through but in that we have ac- scheme. A major tenet of Marriage as originally ordained was not a simply civil union as Dr. Perry inelegantly stereotypical portrayals of cepted, embraced and in- the Prosperity Gospel’s elaborates but was done with and under the auspices of the religious code and institutions African-Americans in the ternalized these false cul- theology is that people even at the time of Jesus Christ. mass media. tural depictions and are re- who invest in the church The first miracle Jesus did was at a marriage ceremony between a man and a woman. God What’s race got to do producing them. Most will experience wealth. Yet defined marriage and the sexual identity of the partners thereto…not the 12 tribes or Israel with it? young people are therefore the results show that while or a latter day supreme court or a state legislature. Scholar-activist M. K. imitating the models of suc- most Pentecostal churches Any true church of God that follows the orthodoxy of scripture, will not allow or condone Asante, Jr. suggests that cess that they see on TV or are doing very well for gay marriages as being on an equal par with heterosexual marriages. the crisis revolves around hear on the radio and which themselves, the people are There are now enough states that allow gay marriages and there are some “false” the distribution mecha- offers justification for oth- suffering. These believing churches that will conduct a “religious” ceremony for such an abomination. nisms of hip-hop culture. ers to loathe African Ameri- folks who are “promised I will bet the farm that Jesus would not have been at such a wedding and much less Although hip-hop is the cans but ultimately for Af- that God will make them rich approved such a union if the bride was named George and the groom was named Frank. cultural expression of rican Americans to hate beyond their wildest Dr. Perry gets no points for trying to trump the stamp of approval God gave to young black America, themselves. dreams if they tithe gener- heterosexual marriage by bemoaning the fact that somehow gays and lesbians should be Asante posits, “We do not Just as the voice of hip ously and believe they will given similar favor in their “love commitments.” control how the cultural ex- hop, which started out as a receive the money” are The fact that white clergy did corrupt exegesis of scripture for their own agenda and for pression is disseminated. critique and rebellion of those that have the most slavery control methods, does not obviate the fact that correct exegesis should not be A handful of large multina- popular culture but now high school dropouts, the penalized or held in contempt regarding this gay marriage discourse. tional companies such as has been co-opted by that lowest incomes and the Not trying to be remotely PC (politically correct), the Word of God clearly states, without Viacom, Clear Channel, and same culture, so has the least education of any other moral shading or apology, that homosexuality is a sin against God and unless one repents Vivendi through its now church. Where the black Christian denomination. of that sin (among other sins), they will face hellfire. See: Leviticus:18:22; Leviticus:20:13; mainstream music images of church historically pro- This least well-educated I Corinthians 6:9-10; Romans 1:26-28 and Revelations 21:8. misogyny and black-on- vided a standard for values group of believers is a prime Scriptures give no quarter for any argument or allows no plea for humanistic enlight- black violence are what and culture, it too has gone target for would-be million- enment on this volatile issue (note: it is not volatile to God for it has already been forever shape the culture.” digital, “Hollywood,” main- aire pastors according to settled). These corporations pay stream and noticeably si- the survey. Call me what you want but between God’s revealed and settled Word and that of Dr. big money, not for creative lent on social justice issues. This is the context in Perry wanting to use historical leverage to overturn the fiat of the Word of God, I will place and true art but to pound According to a study by which the 21st Century my life, future and eternity with the Word of God. out the recurring demean- the prestigious Pew Foun- struggle for freedom exists. Dr. Perry you need to repent and do likewise. Your intellectual fervor is not a defense ing “I’ll kill you N_” mes- dation, the church has be- It is a struggle for social, against not knowing what God demands of you. sages of blacks killing each come a part of the problem spiritual and cultural integ- Come judgment day, there are no, “Oops, I was wrong…sorry!” excuses allowed. It has other for fun and without rather than providing solu- rity, physical and mental been revealed to all what is required of all of us to be right in the sight of God and that does consequences, pimping a tions to those who give health as well as for human not include vapid intellectual arguments condoning conduct that God has clearly pro- “ho”, and lazy savages who their allegiance to and look rights and the ending of po- scribed. God loves the sinner but hates their sin. shuck and jive to survive. for results from it. lice brutality. The Civil A great website for Dr. Perry to park at for a while is: www.gcmwatch.com. There, he The tragedy lies not so The Pew study calls the Rights Movement has been will find numerous articles debunking his wobbly stance on this issue. much in the presence of Prosperity Gospel, a facet (Continued on Page 5) May 27, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 NOBMA Holds 15th Annual Impact Newsmaker Awards Banquet Sojourner’s Truth Staff The Northwest Ohio NOBMA also honored one the board of the non-profit Black Media Association of its own with its Media group that Bush founded held its 15th Annual Im- Achievement Award. nine years ago. pact Newsmaker Awards During an evening filled During that time, stu- Banquet on Thursday, May with emotional moments, dents from 15 high schools 21, 2009, at the Ramada presenters familiar with the and six junior high schools Westgate and recognized honorees introduced their have participated in the four individuals and two or- friends or colleagues with Madd (“make a direct dif- ganizations for their con- heartfelt expressions of re- ference”) Poets Society tributions in making a posi- spect and gratitude. classes and alumni of the tive newsworthy impact Audrey Johnson started program have matriculated within the African-Ameri- the ball rolling be introduc- at colleges and universities can community. ing David Bush, founder such as The Ohio State In addition to the and CEO of the Madd Poets University, The University newsmaker awards, Society. Johnson serves on of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, Oberlin College, among many others. Movement Mario Harris Rosser is (Continued from Page 4) among the alumni of the transcended philosophi- identified by the narrow Madd Poets Society and cally and a new movement and demeaning depic- was also recognized as an is needed to address the tions of the advertising Impact Newsmaker. Harris systemic process that ex- world. Rosser, a senior at St. ists to arrest or discour- There is, at last, a quiet John’s Jesuit who will be age the potential of mi- revolutionary cultural attending Columbia Uni- norities and the poor to force already at work that versity in the fall on virtu- achieve their fuller poten- represents a radical alter- ally a full academic scholar- tial. native to the dominant ship, was introduced by his In its 15th Impact culture, refuses to live aunt, Marlene Harris Tay- Newsmaker Awards, the down to racist and oppres- lor, who recounted Harris Northwest Ohio Black sive expectations and is Rosser’s long journey Media Association last not afraid to challenge the through school and the week continued the fight cultural status quo. many activities in which he Front Row: Teresa Quinn, principal Lincoln Academy for Boys, Kristian Brown, against cultural domina- Rather than let TV or me- has participated. Patricia Hogue, Ph.D. tion by recognizing Mario dia define them, they are Along with the Madd Po- Standing: Mario Harris Rosser, David Bush, Keith Wilkowski, William Keaton, Harris Rosser, a senior at interested in education, ets Society, Harris Rosser principal Stewart Academy for Girls, John Preston St. John’s Jesuit High decency, morality and re- has been a member of the School; and David Bush, sponsibility. That’s what Youth United Way pro- Kwanzaa organization. for their service in the cause the infrastructure that the founder of the Madd Po- it truly means to “keep it gram, a youth representa- Shanda Gore, Ph.D., of of education. Both schools Obama campaign would ets Society. These young real” and to have an “au- tive to the City of Toledo’s UT introduced her col- have been in existence for need in the metropolitan men and many other youth thenticity that is not fake.” Board of Community Rela- league, Patricia Hogue, six years and have moved area and their victory in in Toledo – male and fe- Contact Rev. Donald tions and active in the Ph.D. Hogue is chairman their academic report card Ohio. male represent a new gen- Perryman. D.Min, at NAACP ACT-So competi- and assistant professor of performance into the con- One of the most presti- eration who refuse to be [email protected] tion and the Toledo the Department of Physi- tinuous improvement cat- gious awards NOBMA pre- cians Assistants and is as- egory. The schools were sents is the recognition of sistant dean of Diversity, presented by Richard Jack- a local member of the me- The Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union Student Recruitment and son, retired TPS adminis- dia. This year’s winner of currently located at 1339 Dorr Retention for the College trator, and the awards were the Media Achievement of Medicine, accepted by the schools’ Award was Kristian Brown Street, has just launched their In addition of her cam- principals, William Keaton of Channel 13 ABC News. “Brick Campaign”. The TUFCU has pus activities, Hogue has of Stewart and Teresa The award was presented long been active in the To- Quinn of Lincoln. by Rhonda Sewell of the begun this campaign in an effort to ledo community as a mem- Fletcher Word, editor of Toledo Lucas County Pub- raise funds for the new building ber of the Toledo Links, Inc., The Sojourner’s Truth and lic Library. Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- incoming president of Brown, who anchors the which will be built at the corner of ity, Inc., and while serving NOBMA, introduced the weekend news at 6 and 11 A Few Brick Donors Detroit Avenue at Dorr Street. If on the boards of the North- second recognized group, pm, is a Toledo native who west Ohio Planned Parent- Toledoans for Obama. has been at Channel 13 for you are interested in purchasing a “Brick” as a part of the cam- hood, the Ohio Associa- Toledoans for Obama was the past seven years. She paign the prices are as follows: tion of Physician Assis- founded by Keith has won a Telly Award for $ 50.00 for each “Walkway” brick tants and the YWCA of Wilkowski in early 2007 her groundbreaking story Greater Toledo. shortly after the Illinois titled “Hip Hop Math” in $100.00 for each “Vestibule” brick Retired Toledo Police senator announced his can- 2006. She is a member of a $500.00 for each “Archway” brick Department Lt. John didacy for president. Join- number of local organiza- Preston was introduced by ing Wilkowski in this effort tions and is frequently Please call TUFCU at 419.255.8876 Andre Savage who recalled were Lucas County Trea- asked to make public ap- to make your contribution TODAY! an incident when Preston surer Wade Kapszukiewicz, pearances on behalf of a demonstrated for him the Doni Miller, Keith Mitchell, variety of causes. Bricks sold as of May 11, 2009 value of respecting others. David Mann, Gabriel Seay The evening’s activities Preston retired from the and Lori Decker. were led by Mistress of Cer- Pastor Troy Thomas, New Life Church of God & Christ, Pastor Robert Culp, Pastor Talmadge J. Thomas, Pastor Darian Banks, Bishop Edward T. Cook, First Lady Sheila L. Cook, Rev. Dr. & Mother John E. Roberts, department in January af- The group was started emonies Schylar Meadows Pastor William C. Terry, Councilwoman Wilma Brown, Suzette R. Cowell, Andre L. Cowell Sr., George W. ter 41 years of service, a well before the Obama cam- of JUICE Talk, WJUC-FM. Cowell Jr., Kevin L. Cowell, Ruth L. Cowell, Mira J. Banks, Queen Ester Barringer, Charsena Braswell, Leona term that began in 1968 paign had its eyes set on Political candidates in at- Brown, Drenda Brooks, Michael A. Cancel Sr., Lamont & Leona Chenault, Charlest Coley, Reginal Coley, when he was inspired to try Ohio primarily because the tendance were Aji Green, Branden Mykal Cook, Manhattan Michelle Cook, Barbara Corggens, Sharon Crawford, Jeanette Davis, Shirley A. Thomas El, Albert Earl Jr., William H. Ellis Sr., Priscilla Fletcher, Janice Fryar, Verbie Garland, to make a difference “from Ohio primary – scheduled who is running for a posi- Gertrude Green, Ralph Green, Harriett Hardy, Yvonee Harper, Syliva Hewitt, Aviance Hill, Mozell Hill, the inside [rather] than from for well after “Super Tues- tion on the Toledo Board of George Hillard, Gloria Hillard, Gabrielle Hinton, Jacqueline Luckett Johnson, Anthony Q. Jones, Sr., the outside.” day” – was not generally Education, and Ian English, Delores Latson, Yulonda McClure-Logan, Alto King III, Alto King Sr., Edwin Mabrey, Leo D. Martinez, Maria The Toledo Public considered to hold much a candidate for judge. Both E. Martinez, Theressa McClendon, Donald H. McCreary, Teresa M. Moore, Lavern Mosley, Po-Mo’s, Bernadine Powell, James Powell, Nell Roach, James E. Simpson Sr., David Smith, Frances Smith, Mattie Schools’ single-gender importance in the unfold- have been endorsed by the Taylor, Monique Taylor, Charles B. Welch, Felesha Williams, Jane E. Williamson, Twyla Lorraine Wheaton, academies – Lincoln ing scheme of the campaign. Lucas County Democratic Anderson N. Whitt, ABCO Contracting LLC, Alpha & Omega Collections, Commodore Perry Federal Credit School for Boys and Ella P. Toledoans for Obama, Party. Union, Logan Creek Construction Company, Mo’s Market, Nabil’s Next Day Sign, Toledo Chapter Stewart Academy for Girls however, proved prescient Coalition of Black Trades Union – were honored as a group and laid the groundwork for The Truth ECONOMYECONOMY

Page 6 Tackling Tough Times Real Estate Rebound: Is it real? By Rodney Neely Real Estate Contributor The question of whether properties being sold at fire cause the value of apart- According to recent sta- the apparent real estate sale prices. In certain seg- ments to move upward and tistics released by the fed- bounce is a total recovery ments of the country the make this investment type eral government, the has yet to be fully answered sales numbers are much even more desirable. economy’s freefall appears but many are claiming vic- better and continue to in- The small retail sector or to slowing. The unemploy- tory over our current reces- crease. Nevertheless, the neighborhood commercial ment rate as well reflects a sion. I’m cautiously opti- absorption of this inven- space is a different animal slower decline in job loss mistic! tory is a great indicator that all together and more diffi- nationwide. This is good Nationally we are seeing banks are beginning to lend cult to understand. The news for real estate inves- only minor increases in again. value of this investment is tors in the Midwest because home sales, yet this could In addition, we are no- driven almost exclusively we were the hardest hit in be due to the amount of ticing a change in the over- by the lack of jobs in our the onslaught of factory distressed bank-owned all climate toward invest- area. Some job seekers who and manufacturing job ment and real estate devel- are unsuccessful in the cor- losses. Many economists opment. A more positive porate world due to lack of project a rebound in this Make $50K Your First Year outlook in this sector has opportunity have decided sector, although they rec- Kara Wahlgren, ClassesUSA.com, Yahoo! HotJobs produced increased confi- to open their own busi- ognize that the employment dence in small to medium nesses. This entrepreneur- picture will look very dif- We all have to work our way up the corporate ladder, and that typically means paying dues investors who drive the ial spirit is evident in one ferent than it did before the in a low-paying, entry-level gig. But if you cringe at the idea of working for peanuts, don’t panic economy. If these symp- new business owner in west recession began. — you don’t need an M.D., J.D., or Ph.D. after your name to command a sizeable salary on toms become contagious Toledo who believes now In my opinion we can day one. In these lucrative fields, even the rookies collect a healthy paycheck. we could see this wave of is the best time to lease still expect some rough Web Designer lending and buying spread space. roads ahead, but there is What it is: Can’t stop surfing your favorite social networking site or online store? Thank into the second tier mar- According to Kris light at the end of the tun- the company’s Web designer. Designers are responsible for mapping, coding, and maintain- kets like Toledo and oth- Underwood, owner of nel for professional inves- ing sites for their clients. The position requires exhaustive technological know-how earned ers. Temptuous Boutique, a tors of smaller commercial oftentimes from a Web design degree program and a creative eye — and if you have both, the On the commercial front women’s fashion clothing real estate product types. I payout is rewarding. the news hasn’t been as store at 1417 Sylvania Ave: am not as optimistic about What it pays: According to Salary.com, the average base salary for an entry-level designer positive. All along the “without the lease conces- the broader commercial in- is $50,555. coast nationwide, which ex- sions and tenant improve- vestment arena. I believe Physician Assistant perienced tremendous ment from landlord Paul the other shoe is yet to drop What it is: Physician assistants (PAs) are trained to offer diagnostic and preventative care over-building during the Shroyer I couldn’t have on the institutional, reits under the supervision of doctors. Admission into a PA program requires two years of college boom years, many are still opened for another six and pension fund inves- and takes two years to complete; it’s a smart alternative for those who want to pursue medicine suffering but there is some months.” This flexibility tors in Class A real estate. but can’t stomach the time commitment or hefty tuition needed to complete medical school. What it pays: According to the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the median movement in the middle of shown by many property It’s unknown whether these income for first-year physician assistants is $69,517; that’s nearly half the starting salary for the country and particu- owners is encouraging projected difficulties will a fully licensed internal medicine specialist. larly in the smaller markets. those planning start up trickle down to the low to Computer Software Engineer Locally the apartment businesses or second loca- medium investors and What it is: Software engineers use their fluency in programming languages like C++ and market appears to be one of tions to pull the trigger on again cause a down-turn in Java to build new applications for consumers and clients. They may be hired to design a the strongest sectors to in- new space. If this trend con- the local real estate market. company’s accounting software or a new virtual game. A bachelor’s degree in a computing vest in with small retail be- tinues we will see steady My advice would be to field is needed to qualify for the most lucrative job opportunities. ing second, in my opinion. and explosive growth this stick to a conservative busi- What it pays: Grads with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering can expect to start Multifamily generally has genre. Naturally this ness model, mitigating risk at $56,201, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Computer high occupancy due to the growth does not and can when possible, but trust- science majors command a slightly lower salary but still break the $50K mark. new tougher requirements not occur in a vacuum. As ing your instincts to guide Petroleum Engineer to get home loans. This in- the state and local your decisions. What it is: Petroleum engineers search for oil and gas reservoirs, determine the best method creases the renter’s pool of economy improves we Always remember that in for extraction, and design the equipment needed for drilling and production. Most jobs are potential tenants for these should see the more and life success is the greatest based in petroleum-rich areas like Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Alaska, and California. units. This trend should more positive results. revenge. What it pays: Petroleum engineers enjoy a high starting salary — $60,718 for new grads — in an already lucrative field. If drilling for black gold isn’t your thing, those with chemical, nuclear, mechanical, and industrial engineering degrees all earn in the high $50K range. Actuary What it is: Actuaries are paid to tell others when to worry — in other words, they use their mathematical wizardry to assess risks and minimize potential losses. Most actuaries work for insurance companies, where they estimate the potential cost of claims and calculate a profitable premium. Others work in the finance industry, where they might design pension plans or manage government programs like Social Security. What it pays: Salary is one thing actuaries don’t have to worry about — those with a bachelor’s degree can expect to start at $53,754, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Economist What it is: Think you can predict the financial future? Your foresight could lead to a fat paycheck, because economics majors can land profitable positions in the business field. Economists scour data and analyze statistics in order to identify consumer trends — and forecast the best way to cash in on them. Microeconomists may help individual companies maximize their profits; macroeconomists study the broader picture, including trends in unemployment, inflation, and investment. What it pays: According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, economists employed in business and managerial positions bring in an average starting salary of $53,449.

Copyright © 2007 Yahoo! May 27, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7 Ten Hottest Careers: 2009 Fastest Growing Occupations 2004 – 2014 Computer and healthcare intranets handle both administrative ries therapy including: Computer systems software jobs will be the hot ticket for • Other data commu- and clinical duties. They re- All states require that phy- • Exercises engineers work within a com- the next several years. In fact, nications systems port directly to an office man- sician assistants complete an • Massages pany to configure, implement out of the top 10 fastest-grow- Network systems and data ager or physician. Most em- accredited, formal education • Electrical stimula- and install complete coming jobs in the country, half communications analysts ployers prefer graduates of program. They must also tion puter systems. They examine are in healthcare and half are also research hardware and formal programs in medical pass a national exam to ob- Assistants record the computer needs of different in computers. Rapid growth software products. Drawing assisting. Many vocational- tain a license. patient's responses to treat- departments. They also make will continue to increase de- from this research, they make technical high schools, ca- ment and report the outcome suggestions about the mand for workers in the com- necessary recommenda- reer colleges, community col- • Computer Applica- of each treatment to the physi- company's technical direc- puter and healthcare indus- tions. A Bachelor's degree is leges and junior colleges of- tion Software Engineers cal therapist. Physical thera- tion. Typically, those in the tries. a prerequisite for many jobs. fer medical assisting pro- Average Salary Range: pist assistants typically earn computer science or com- • Network Systems Relevant work experience is grams. $59,130 - $92,130 a year an Associate degree from an puter information systems and Data Communications also very important. For more Computer-related posi- accredited physical therapist field have a Bachelor's de- Analysts technically complex jobs, • Physician Assis- tions continue to lead the job assistant program. Not all gree. Average Salary Range: employers prefer candidates tant market. In the next decade, states require licensure or $46,480 - $78,060 with graduate degrees. Average Salary Range: the need for computer appli- registration in order for the • Dental Assistants Demand continues for $57,110 - $83,560 a year cations software engineers physical therapist assistant Average Salary Range: network systems and data • Medical Assistants Demand continues to will increase by 48 percent. to practice. $11.06 - $16.65 an hour communication analysts. grow for physician assistants. Computer applications soft- Dental assistants are in Within the next decade, the Average Salary Range: In the next 10 years, the need ware engineers analyze us- • Dental Hygienists demand. In the next 10 years, demand for more complex $20,650 - $28,930 a year for physician assistants will ers' needs. With that informa- Average Salary Range: the number of dental assis- technologies will grow. And Because of growth in the rise by nearly 50 percent. tion, they design, construct $22.72 - $33.82 an hour tant positions will rise by 42 that means up to a 54 percent healthcare industry, the field Physician assistants practice and maintain general com- The need for dental hy- percent. Dental assistants increase in growth. That of medical assisting contin- medicine under the supervi- puter applications software gienists continues to grow. perform a variety of patient makes this our no. 1 hot job. ues to grow. In fact, the need sion of physicians and sur- or specialized utility pro- In response to increasing care, office and laboratory Network systems and data for medical assistants will geons. They perform diag- grams. Software engineers demands for dental care, jobs duties. Assistants also: communications analysts increase by an expected 52 nostic, therapeutic and pre- must possess strong pro- for dental hygienists will • Sterilize and disin- design, test and evaluate percent in the next 10 years. ventative services. Routine gramming skills. However, expectedly grow by 43 perfect instruments and equip- systems such as: Medical assistants perform tasks include: they are more concerned with cent over the next decade. ment • Local area networks administrative and clinical • Examining and developing algorithms and Dental hygienists provide a • Prepare trays of in- (LANs) tasks to keep the offices of treating patients analyzing and solving pro- number of services for dental struments for dental proce- • Wide area networks physicians and other health • Ordering lab tests or gramming problems than with patients including: dures (WANs) practitioners running X-rays actually writing code. Most • Removing soft and • Instruct patients on • The Internet and smoothly. Medical assistants • Treating minor inju- employers prefer to hire those hard deposits from teeth postoperative and general who have at least a Bachelor's • Teaching patients oral health care degree. Desirable candidates how to practice good oral Assistants must be a sec- should also have broad hygiene ond pair of hands for a den- knowledge of and experience • Providing other tist. Therefore, dentists look with a variety of computer preventive dental care for people who are reliable, systems and technologies. Dental hygienists must be work well with others, and Applications software engi- licensed by the state in which have good manual dexterity. neers usually have degrees they practice. To qualify for An increasing number of den- in computer science or soft- licensure in nearly all states, tal assistants are trained in ware engineering. a candidate must graduate programs offered by career from an accredited dental colleges, community col- • Physical Therapist hygiene school. They must leges, junior colleges or the Assistants also pass both a written and armed forces. Average Salary Range: clinical examination. $31,060 - $44,050 a year • Network and Com- Within the next 10 years, • Computer Systems puter Systems Administra- demand for physical thera- Software Engineers tors pist assistants will continue. Average Salary Range: Average Salary Range: The Bureau of Labor Statis- $63,150 - $98,220 a year $46,260 - $73,620 a year tics predicts that this job will As the demand for new Emerging technologies grow by 44 percent from 2004 technologies continues to continue to revolutionize - 2014. Under the supervision increase, so does the need business. That’s why net- of physical therapists, assis- for computer systems soft- work and computer systems ATTENTION, TOLEDO!!! tants work with patients. ware engineers. Job growth administrators continue to be Tasks assigned to assistants in this field will increase by 43 in demand. The number of Unemployed? There Is a Job for You! involve several forms of percent in the next 10 years. (Continued on Page 10)

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DUDLEY COUNCILMAN AT LARGE; WILL CREATE & FIGHT SEAWAY FOR CITIZENS EMPLOYMENT MARKETPLACE 1707 Cherry (at Bancroft) 419.243.1000 Paid for by the Committee to Elect Clinton D. Dudley, Sr. for Councilman at Large Open 7 Days at 9:00 am 419-210-4699 We reserve the right to limit quantities Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth May 27, 2009 NANBPWC Presents Women to Society During Annual Debutante Cotillion By Artisha S. Lawson Sojourner’s Truth Reporter The members of the To- from an upper class family tinued with the introduction man of Scott High School; ledo Club of the National who has reached the age of of 29 debutantes and their Marvin Daniels, Raymond Association of Negro Busi- maturity and, as a young escorts. Each debutante Levey, Leondre Hawkins, ness and Professional adult, is introduced to soci- walked the length of the floor Daniel Rice, Drake Bunn, Women’s Club, Inc. ety at a formal presentation. with her presenter and then Terrell Perkins, Jordon Frost, (NANBPWC) hosted their Locally, the NANBPWC uses displayed to the judges, the Edward Burgess, Blair annual debutante cotillion on the event to present out- presenter then handed the Johnson, Phillips Thomas of May 23, 2009. standing young ladies to debutante over to her escort Toledo. This Saturday program society clothed with the finer who escorted her to a spot on During the event, 29 young was the club’s 45th annual thoughts of living and en- the floor beside the other women were presented to event which used the tradi- dowed with a complete sense debutantes. society. Among the debu- tional definition of debutante of responsibility. Twenty-nine Toledo area tantes a total of $1,119,868.00 cotillion to showcase the ac- “To the debutantes, es- high school men escorted the has been awarded in scholar- complishments of these corts, debs-in-waiting and debutantes: Fred Brown, ships. They have volun- women. Toledo City Council- parents, tonight is that spe- Kristopher Warner, Tyler Bell, teered in 327 school clubs woman Wilma D. Brown, com- cial night that we have all Corion Jones, and Christen and community agencies, re- mittee chairman and Mary worked so hard for,” wrote strive to be the best that you Edwards, Mariah Guthrie, and Harris of Central Catholic ceived over 100 academic Dawson, co-chairman, orga- President Wanda Terrell, First can be.” Paula Williams of Springfield High School; Edward Tucker awards and special honors. nized this affair with the as- Vice President Delores Bates, Terrell welcomed the High School; LaParis Grimes II, Jerrold Clark, and Darrick Several debutantes were sistance of fellow club mem- Brown and Dawson in the guests and shared her excite- and Santoria Sawyer of Waite Colburt of St. John Jesuit High awarded additional honors bers. program. “On behalf of the ment about the pending ac- High School; Chimere School; James Brown, Aaron from NANBPWC members in As the program began, Toledo Club of the National complishments of the debu- Hornbeak and Tessa Scott of Knowles, and Cherokee Tabb recognition of their accom- guests were greeted by club Association of Negro Busi- tantes. Bates introduced the St. Ursula Academy; Janise of Rogers High School; plishments while attending Robinson of Notre Dame Joshua Easterly of Sylvania school and during the debu- Academy; LaKalea J. Wilson Southview High School; tante process. of Maumee Valley Country Steven Ross Jones II of Debutante Sonya Brown Day School. Owens Community College; of Bowsher High School who This year’s judges were Wesley Machaterre and Chad plans to attend Wayne State Tina Skeldon-Wozniak, Green of University of To- University won first place in Lucas County commissioner; ledo; Scott Hicks of Leverette the talent competition, Rae Nate Gurley, singer and en- Junior High School; Tyrone Lyn Fobbs of Scott High tertainer and Cheryl Tyler Layson of Tech S; Trevon School who plans to attend Folsom, AFSCME Ohio No. Gaston of St. Francis De Sale The University of Toledo was Council 8. The evening con- High School; Vernon Free- (Continued on Page 9)

members and warmed by the ness and Professional 21 Toledo-area Debs-in-Wait- smiles on the faces of the 29 Women’s Club, Inc, it is our ing who were dressed in red debutantes who stood beside pleasure to welcome you to formal attire. They were: their escorts. Each of the our 45th Annual Debutante Nicole Burns, Cirea Coltrane, young ladies stood dressed Cotillion Ball. Tonight is the Kejiah Flunders, and in white formal attire holding culmination of months of hard Whitaker Greer of Scott High red carnations wrapped in work, efforts and commitment School; Kristin Conley, Crys- yellow ribbon and ready to on the part of all involved in tal Corbin, Taelor Garrett, and be presented to their parents making this a success. The Krystal Rupert of Central and the community as a evening is just the beginning Catholic High School; Isis woman of Toledo. of the exciting challenges Darks, Tobria Layson, Saraya According to Wikipedia, awaiting you in the future. Perry, and Ranita Ross of Start a debutante is a young lady Congratulations and always High School; Jonnelle May 27, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 Cotillion (Continued from Page 8) awarded a $13,000 scholar- plans to attend Alabama musicals, Caldwell Commu- ship by the university, A&M University, was nity Center volunteer coun- Camelle Hodges of Scott High awarded $13,000 by UT. selor, Eagle Scout project School, also headed to UT Raechel Walker, second volunteer, cross country as- was awarded Ms. place runner up, of Rogers sistant coach, and peer tutor. Congenality. High School plans to attend She received first honors, Skyla Johnson of Toledo Oakland University. second honors, and four-year School of the Arts who will The 2009 Debutante perfect attendance. attend The Ohio State Uni- Taylour Rogers of Notre “I’m so humbled this is an versity won third place in the Dame Academy will attend honor, we’ve been working talent competition; Amber The George Washington hard since February by going Mitchell of Toledo Early Col- University. She was pre- to practice and trying to get lege High School plans to sented and sponsored by more scholarships. I try my attend the UT College of Phar- Bobby Rogers and escorted best to give back to my com- macy was awarded $13,000 by Steven Ross Jones II. munity, and I want to study scholarship from the univer- Rogers has participated in medical science to further my sity: Carmen Nathaniel of St. several clubs and volunteered way to give back. I would like Ursula Academy, who will with community agencies in- to thank my friends and fam- attend UT, was the first place cluding: African American ily, especially my escort runner up and awarded $1,300 club treasurer, Step Club, Hip- Steven Ross Jones II for his and won second place in the Hop club member, Math club, dedication to this process and talent competition. Camille Latin club, four-year varsity taking his time to work with Ramsey of Scott High School, track and field, five school me. I also want to thank God for giving me this experience and the club women for their lessons in womanhood,” said 2009 debutante Rogers. The remaining debutantes included: Chelsey Bentley of Curry of Anthony Wayne tend Eastern Michigan Uni- Sewell. St. Ursula, Yalona Blair of High School who plans to versity, Jasmine Shells of The NANBPWC Toledo Woodward High School who attend Tennessee State Uni- Central Catholic High School Cluc thanked the following plan to attend Bowling Green versity; Alexandra Davis of plans to attend the Univer- individuals and companies for State University; Kiara Central Catholic High School sity of Notre Dame, Shawnise their assistance with the event Brown of St. Ursula Acad- who plans to attend Miami Simmons of Horizon Science including: Keyser Elementary emy who plans to attend University of Ohio; Terri Lynn Academy plans to attend UT, School, Dennis & Karen OSU; Dana Crockett of Cen- Davis of Libbey High School and Breanna Stephens of Garrett, The Flower Market, tral Catholic High School who who plans to attend Clark- Libbey High School plans to Ronald Todd, Gladieux Mead- plans to attend UT; Shayla Atlanta University; Rushia attend UT. ows, Oscar Haynes, Dan Edwards of Central Catholic Prior to the waltz per- Dawson, Lloyd Jacobs, High School plans to attend formed by the escorts and Stranahan Theatre, Toledo Kent State University; debutantes, each Deb-in- Public Schools, Toledo area Jamarah Fitzpatrick of Cen- Waiting draped a pearl neck- parochial schools, Indiana tral Catholic High School lace around the neck of the Avenue Missionary Baptist plans to attend University of debutantes. “Each debutante Church, Toledo Blade, Toledo Findlay; Jalisa Golliday of was given flowers for their Journal, Sojourner’s Truth, Start High School plans to accomplishments, and pearls Midwest Urban, Harold attend UT; Kristin Gray of for wisdom. As each debu- Mosley, President Tuxedos, Libbey High School plans to tante walks through the arch- Henry’s Jewlery, Inverness attend Clark Atlanta Univer- way this represents their jour- Country Club, Attorney sity; DaJuanteye Hawkins of ney into womanhood,” said Jerome Parker, Becker Impres- Horizon Science Academy commentator Rhonda B. sions and Unique Sounders. who will attend UT; Veronica Lynn Hicks of Toledo Early College High Schools plans to attend UT, Arnethia Levey of Rogers High School plans to attend UT, Kimberly Out- law of St. Ursula Academy plans to attend Eastern Michigan University, Dennasia Patterson of Scott High School plans to attend UT, Jasmine Poston of Notre Dame Academy plans to at- Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth May 27, 2009

The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Careers Ohio House Votes to Approve Home (Continued from Page 7) jobs in this field will increase by 38 percent in the next Foreclosure Prevention Bill 10 years. Network administrators design, install and support an organization's: Legislation Addresses Crisis; Eases Homeowner • Local area networks (LANs) • Wide area networks (WANs) Suffering • Internet and intranet systems Special to The Truth Entry-level network and computer systems administrators maintain and monitor computer systems. They typi- Speaker Pro Tempore cally work behind the scenes in an organization. After Matthew A. Szollosi (D-To- gaining experience and expertise, they are often able to ledo) and the Ohio House of advance into more senior-level positions. At senior levels, Representatives last ap- they take on more responsibilities. For systems adminis- proved legislation to combat trators, many employers seek applicants with Bachelor's the impact of the housing degrees, although not necessarily in a computer-related crisis with the Home Foreclo- field. sure Prevention Bill (Sub HB3). The bill places a mora- • Database Administrators torium on home foreclosures Average Salary Range: $44,490 - $81,140 a year and provides reasonable so- Organizations continue to adopt and integrate sophis- ticated technologies. So naturally, the need for database lutions that would allow fami- administrators continues to grow. In the next 10 years, the lies to have the opportunity number of jobs in this field will grow by 38 percent. The to save their homes. volume of sensitive data is growing rapidly. This means “Lucas County has the that the increasingly important aspects of a database second highest rate of fore- administrator's job are: closure in the state, up 15 • Data integrity percent last year. Although I were over 85,000 foreclosure * An information pack- HB 3 aims to minimize the • Backup systems had concerns with the initial filings. Currently, four per- age, which includes a mort- loss that homeowners, lend- • Database security version of the bill, necessary cent of Ohio mortgage hold- gage servicing database, fore- ers and communities con- Database administrators work with database manage- modifications were made,” ers are in foreclosure, while closure notification require- tinue to suffer in a foreclo- ment software. They determine ways to organize and store Szollosi said. “This bill will over eight percent are behind ments, and transparency re- sure system that was not data. They identify user requirements, set up computer help keep families in their on their payments. quirements during foreclo- designed with today’s eco- databases, and coordinate modifications to the computer homes.” The bill has four main com- sure proceedings; nomic climate in mind. There- database systems. For database administrator positions, The number of home fore- ponents: * A foreclosure filing fee fore, many of the provisions many employers seek applicants who have a Bachelor's closures in Ohio has in- * A conditional, six-month that would provide funding are temporary and are in- degree in computer science, information science or man- creased every year for over a moratorium on certain fore- for database administration, tended to provide flexibility agement information systems (MIS). decade. Last year alone there closure judgments; community redevelopment, for all parties during this ex- * A licensing and regula- financial education, and traordinary time. tion package for mortgage credit and foreclosure coun- The bill now goes to the Insurance Director Urges servicers; seling. Ohio Senate for consideration. Ohio Congressional Delegation To Capitalize on States’ Strengths Special to The Truth

The Ohio state-based insurance regulatory system has been a constant in an otherwise erratic economic climate. That was the key message conveyed this week when Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson visited members of Congress to highlight the part of the regulatory system that has consistently worked. The Washington visits were designed to ensure careful consideration of reforms to the nation’s financial services regulatory structure. “It is imperative that we preserve and build upon the successful model of our national state- based regulatory system,” said Director Hudson “Ohioans want more financial stability, not less. Reform proposals must ensure consumers have accountable and local regulators who can provide continued stability despite these challenging economic times. As a state regulator, the Ohio Department of Insurance works hard every day to make sure that insurers honor their promises to policyholders in Ohio.” Director Hudson joined National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Chief Executive Officer Dr. Therese M. (Terri) Vaughan and more than 35 state insurance commissioners for meetings with members of Congress to discuss insurance regulatory reform.

Commissioners also heard from Congressman Barney Frank (D-Mass.), chairman of the House Committee on Financial Services, on his views for financial regulatory reform; from Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on health insurance reform; and from Congressman Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) on his perspective as a former NAIC President and North Dakota Insurance Commissioner. During the congressional meetings, Hudson stressed that reforms must provide consumers with the time-tested protections of the national system of state insurance oversight. She further noted that, as a whole, the business of insurance has not posed systemic risk to the nation’s economy, instead providing a source of relative calm in an otherwise turbulent time. State insurance solvency oversight has kept insurance companies stable and protected policyholders from the worst of the financial meltdown, and state regulators continue to provide a local response to consumer issues at no cost to federal taxpayers. Hudson said she also shared with Congress the NAIC principles for health insurance reform which stress substantial experience and expertise of the states in the crafting of federal legislation.

Ohio insurance consumers with questions and concerns about their insurance or who wish to file a complaint against their insurance company can call the Department’s consumer hotline at 1-800-686-1526. Free information can also be obtained at www.insurance.ohio.gov. May 27, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11

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4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, rinsed and patted dry

Sweet Lime and Blueberry Pome- granate Vinegar Marinade recipe

1 medium lime, cut in wedges

Preparation

1. Pour the marinade over the chicken breasts and turn pieces several times to coat evenly. Mari- nate 30 minutes.

2. Preheat a lightly oiled grill rack or grill pan, using Pompeian Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil, over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (discarding excess marinade). Cook chicken 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink in center.

3. Serve with lime wedges.

Sweet Lime and Blueberry Pomegranate Vinegar Mari- nade

Serves 4 (makes about 3/4 cup marinade total) 1/4 cup Pompeian Blueberry Pomegranate Infused Red Wine Vinegar 1/2 cup packed mint leaves 1 Tbsp. grated lime rind 3 Tbsp. lime juice 2 Tbsp. Pompeian OlivExtra? Plus with Omega-3 DHA 11/2 Tbsp. sugar 3/4 tsp. salt

Preparation Combine all ingredients in a blender, secure with a tight-fitting lid and puree until smooth. The Lima Truth May 27, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 12 Released! Lima City Councilman’s Son Returns By Vickie Shurelds Sojourner’s Truth Reporter Opportunity often choice of selling drugs of selling to undercover comes disguised in the and are now and forever police officers resulting form of misfortune or linked in the penal sys- in lighter sentences. temporary defeat. – Na- tem. There does not seem to poleon Hill Using the Lima Police be a difference in the For 5th Ward Lima City Department’s own sta- amount of drugs pur- Councilman Tommy Pitts tistics, well over half of chased or the type of drug it’s been an Achilles the 5,000 people arrested involved as a factor, al- Heel, a source of inspira- each year in Lima are though, there has recently tion, a target to draw en- emy fire and a humbling experience. As a very “Well, each one of these men successful local business- need to remember something,” man prior to becoming a member of the City Coun- says former teacher Annie Mae cil, the events surround- Banks, “If they keep themselves ing the arrests of his two sons for selling drugs out of the circumstances, it have presented an equal number of challenges and won’t matter how much time is opportunities. given to blacks or whites.” The councilman has never said his sons should not have been sent to African-American. The been a great concern na- the fact that there are improve the life of Afri- good life. Some will use his prison for their crimes. census numbers say 26 tionally on the sentencing only two black employ- can Americans,” this re- choices to launch attacks He has vehemently percent of the city’s disparities between pow- ees in the Lima Police porter consistently refer- against his father and there stated on a number of 40,000 residents are der cocaine and crack. Department? All of these ences all complaints re- will be some who will take occasions, however, that black. The numbers for This past week, Presi- issues have been raised garding law enforcement the chance to offer choices records demonstrate Af- drug arrests shows an dent Barack Obama’s during City Council ses- issues as ‘playing the race to a man who just two rican-American drug even wider disparity. In administration offered sions by both Councilman card’ and assuring his years ago thought he had dealers receive longer 2005, 73 percent were support for U.S. District Pitts and 6th Ward Coun- readers that no action none. sentences than those who black, 26 percent were Judge Reggie Walton, in cilman Derry Glenn. should be taken; that ev- As the community em- are not. As in most situa- white. In 2007, 61 per- an effort to end the dis- A self-proclaimed lib- erything is just fine as it braces the return of Ryan tions, laws of this kind cent were black, 39 per- parity in sentencing be- ertarian editorial writer is. and others that will soon are not the concern of cent white. tween crack and powder for the local paper has his Perception is every- follow, some will undoubt- the public at large until it Presented with these cocaine. sights set squarely on the thing. edly remember the words becomes a factor in our statistics, the Lima Po- Current laws allow the hearts of Councilmen Ryan Pitts is being wel- of George Washington personal lives. His oldest lice Department’s Chief exact same sentencing Pitts and Glenn as he comed back into the arms Carver: “How far you go son Che is currently serv- Garlock states his offic- for a person arrested for twists their every sen- of his parents, children and in life depends on you ing an eight-year sen- ers go where the calls five grams of crack and tence and action while re- his community, knowing being tender with the tence, his youngest, Ryan, take them regardless of one found with a half ki- ferring to them frequently the road to his success will young, compassionate was released last Thurs- the color of those who logram (500 grams) of as the Three Stooges not be easy. There will be with the aged, sympa- day after serving half of break the law. LPD has cocaine. A Senate Judi- naming 1st Ward Coun- those waiting for him to thetic with the striving a four-year sentence. also made it clear that the ciary sub committee is cilman Ray Magnus as make a mistake, others and tolerant of the weak “Well, each one of more often buys are made being asked to consider part of the ‘buffoonery.” who will encourage his and the strong. Because these men need to re- from dealers, the stron- crack and cocaine as the Belittling every con- every move, knowing he someday in life you will member something,” says ger the case becomes for same drug in an alternate cern voiced in the Afri- has the potential to make a have been all of these.” former teacher Annie the prosecutor’s office. state. The result of the can-American commu- Mae Banks, “If they keep They buy several times, discussion is pending. nity by their representa- Grace Edwards themselves out of the cir- to keep the dealers off So, what issue should tives, trumpeting their Broker/Licensed in Ohio & Michigan cumstances, it won’t mat- the street for longer peri- be the dominant focus for complaints as non-exis- ter how much time is ods of time. His stance is concern? Drug dealers tent, unimportant /frivo- BUS (419) 693-0591 given to blacks or whites.” that this is not a racial sentencing or the dispro- lous and referring to the FAX (419) 726-5650 A true statement and issue, it is a desire to take portionate number of Af- NAACP as an “anti- RES (419) 729-9494 www.disalle-realestate.com perfect for preventive drugs out of the city for rican-American arrests in quated organization that 3623 NAVARRE AVE. the home team! measures. Our case study as long as possible. Lima (racial profiling) or hasn’t done one thing to OREGON, OH 43616 for this particular issue White drug dealers has as a focus those who generally end up in court THE REAL PROS! have already made the after one or two incidents 2IÀFHV6HUYLQJ2KLR 6RXWKHUQ0LFKLJDQ Health Connections Charleston House Counseling Services An upscale consignment shop We assist individuals, couples and families to address the challenges life provides. 4055 Monroe St. Toledo, OH 43606 Relationship Challenges Trauma NEW Anxiety/Panic Addictions SELECTION OF HATS No longer will you have to “go it alone” or settle for what has been traditionally available. 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When a police officer be- they were allowed to get in who has tried to make gone as far as teasing the Look at the burn marks haves in a fashion that jeop- their cars and leave with- a positive difference in this family outside of St. on the side of Trevor ardizes life, safety and well out incident and without situation Vincent’s Medical Center Casey’s face! being...(when not in an act consequence. The blessing in all of this just days after the incident. Protecting and serving of apparent self defense) ... ____ is the presence of over a All of that makes this and justice...what the hell the punishment should be dozen eye witnesses. situation downright devil- does placing a junior high swift and severe.. The criminal and vicious So often in these situa- ish. students face on the blaz- assault on Trevor Casey tions, police beat black men Yea ..you are doing evil ing hot hood of an SUV on TRUE STORY: carried out by Toledo Po- and the situation gets cov- deeds when you purposely a hot day...what the hell And let me start by say- lice Officers Bills and ered up smoothly. does that have to do with ing that eye witness ac- Daniels has not only cre- This was broad daylight. protecting and serving? Sworn to protect and counts mean a alot. ated heartbreak and pain for By all credible accounts, serve the citizens, yeah, In the court of opinion the Casey family and our Trevor was obedient to the right. and the court of community. orders given by police that When most people carry law...multiple eye witness This incident has pro- day. out their job duties in a way testimony can be quite duced other side-effects. And before you try and that displays gross miscon- credible. You are officiallly an play detective piecing to- duct, there is usually a pun- I have eight eye witness idiot if any of the following gether fragments of an ishment. to an event that unfolded apply to you: event you only know So if you are reading this last summer. - You have made the com- through and you’re an office man- People that I make music ment (verbal or blog) that news and hearsay...ask ager, a janitor or even a with and a few friends were Trevor “deserved what he yourself “how close am I to cashier... imagine what all leaving Six Pack on got” the actual sources present would happen to you on Broadway on the water. - You have relied on lo- at this event?”. your job if you did the very In the parking lot there If you aren’t getting your opposite of what you were were four white males info from people who were hired to do? cussing loudly and about there, then you need to shut You would be fired. You to fight. the hell up. would be held accountable As Toledo Police Offic- and you would most likely ers went between the lose your professional cre- drunken, athlete-sized men dentials virtually guaran- to calm down the commo- teeing you would never be tion... allowed to work in the same one of the men started field again. swinging wildly nearly hit- For a police officer, you ting two officers with mul- are playing with people’s tiple closed fist strikes. lives. These men were never Not just balancing a arrested, never cuffed. When you see Trevor’s drawer or making sure of- cal gossip instead of eye And I mean that and I distort truth, when you ig- These men were asked lifeless body fall to the fice supplies are well witness testimony to form hope my editor leaves this norantly mouth off, when to get in their cars and leave. ground it’s evident that his stocked. your opinion in my column...SHUT THE you try to excuse life-threat- HELL UP! ening brutality dished out life will never be the same. The only thing worse to the undeserving. His family told me that than 250-lb musclebound Since we have President the lack of oxygen (once thugs on city payroll re- Barack Obama in office, again...because the officer peatedly some racist biggots feel like who didn’t even need to punching a 125-lb 14- black people have lost the restrain him also applied a year-old junior high stu- right to complain about choke hold that deprived dent while choking him...( anything. his body of air)...the lack of not restraining.. Butoxygen has affected the video clearly shows understand...speaking up Trevor’s brain activity al- Toledo Police Officer for right is not complain- ready. Daniels with his hand ing. (Nas: “In America will cupped over the nose and It’s simply speaking up never be free...middle fin- mouth of a non-breathing for what is right. ger up...” - you know the Trevor) - the only thing A police officer is not rest - can we just breathe”) worse than that is the evil God, yet they have the Police prey on us and it being spread by folks run- power to end a life. only breeds more violence. ning around, shooting their A police officer has the Within days of Trevor’s mouths off with half-assed power to bend truth and assault, there were two in- theories, half-assed facts have their word taken as cidents of citizens opening and full-blown ignorance. gospel. fire on TPD. That makes the situation But they are mere mor- You all have been say- twice as bad. tals like you and I. ing this summer was going The comments left on the They are human. to be bad. youtube and news videos. Which means they come But I don’t want that. ATTENTION TOLEDO!!! The racism. The lack of to work on some dumb stuff Terminate and criminally respect for Ms. Casey who sometimes. charge the bad cops, keep It’s the RECESSION SPECIALS was not even given a cred- Which means they can the good cops and let’s try ible reason for the use of make many errors in judg- and make this upcoming Hems, Cuffs, Waists – $4.00 excessive force even as the ment throughout the course summer season more safe force was being dished of a day. for us all. Suits Dry Cleaned 2 PC –$8.20 out... the complete lack of Which means that they Pants Dry Cleaned - $4.00 respect for her. have prejudices, biases and Respect life, Toledo. Pants turned into shorts - $4.00 The people who have at- pre-concieved notions ... Long sleeves into short sleeves - $4.00 tached themselves to this they have ego and grudges. I mean that ...peace. Faith’s Dry Cleaning & Tailoring Shop situation for their own per- They are human. sonal agenda (not you Mr. Nothing more. [email protected] 2491 Collingwood Blvd, at Delaware Ward ...you all good with And being 419-210-4680 me, bruh — keep up the human...being on the level good work). of any other human work- www.thetruthtoledo.com The slanted line of ques- ing a job...they should be Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth May 27, 2009 Statement From National Urban League President and CEO, Marc Morial, On the Nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor The National Urban Urban League’s long-stand- nominee's record demon- sought the input of the Na- courts fulfill their mission of the law to all. League commends President ing commitment to civil rights strates a commitment to up- tional Urban League and ensuring equal justice under Obama for his decision to and social justice, we have a holding civil rights, equality many other diverse groups. nominate Judge Sonia unique responsibility to our of opportunity and social jus- The result is the selection of Sotomayor to be the next constituents to carefully tice. Our initial review of Judge a highly qualified nominee Associate Justice of the evaluate and influence impor- Sotomayor's record indicates whom we believe will make an United States Supreme Court. tant national issues, includ- that she meets these criteria. outstanding Supreme Court Judge Sotomayor appears ing nominations to the United Prior to this nomination, Justice. to be an eminently qualified States federal courts, which the National Urban League We urge the Senate to judge with the intellectual play a critical role in protect- shared our views with the promptly move forward on heft, strong record and coming the civil rights of African President and senior Admin- Judge Sotomayor's nomina- mon touch that is needed in a Americans. istration officials. We are tion and look forward to con- Supreme Court justice. We In evaluating a federal ju- pleased that the President tinuing to work with Presi- believe the President has dicial nomination, the Na- took such great thought and dent Obama on this and fu- made an outstanding choice. tional Urban League’s pri- care in this tremendously ture judicial nominations to President Obama and Judge Sotomayor Because of the National mary concern is whether a important appointment and ensure that our nation's Black MarketPlace

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