Romules Durant, Ed.D, TPS Interim Superintendent

Volume 23, No. 22“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” April 10, 2013 Romules Durant, Ed.D, TPS Interim Superintendent

In This Issue Financial Literacy Month Page 2

Fair Wages for Ohio Workers Page 3

HEAP Assistance Page 4

Cover Story: Durant Takes over at TPS Page 5 ______

The Education Section

Toledo EXCEL Page 6

National Library week Page 7

National Prison Awareness Week at UT Page 8

Girls Hooked on Books Page 9

Books and Technology Page 10

HBCU Peace Corps Volunteers Page 11 ______

Book Review Page 12

Minister on Bugatti Buyers Page 13 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth April 10, 2013 April is Financial Literacy Month: Small Changes Can Help You Save More Money

It seems like much in life is beyond our control, but when it comes to your wallet, taking find an excuse not to do it. control is crucial for a solid future. • Switch your finances to a direct bank without physical branches. They can offer Experts say the first step is to improve your financial literacy – and this can be easier than competitive rates in online checking and savings accounts, CDs and IRAs and have perks that you might think. make banking easier. For example, Ally Bank an FDIC-insured subsidiary of Ally Financial, offers mobile banking with Ally eCheck Deposit and has 24/7 live customer service. They With April being Financial Literacy Month, now is the perfect time to arm yourself with also have no ATM fees and reimburse other banks’ ATM fees nationwide. More information the knowledge to make better money decisions. can be found at www.Ally.com.

“Many consumers go through life without a handle on how to manage money and credit,” • Track spending for at least three consecutive months to trim unnecessary expenses you’re says Mike Kane, vice president of Consumer Credit Operations at Ally Financial. “While it your monthly budget. On a quarterly basis, perform an expense audit. Evaluate your bills and may seem overwhelming, you don’t need an MBA to manage personal finance. Many of the expenses, finding anything you’re spending money on that isn’t giving you the value you’d like.

• Use free online tools to learn more about improving your financial education and ways to cut spending. Ally Wallet Wise, for example, offers a series of lessons that cover budgeting, banking and investing, credit and automotive finance.

During financial literacy month, commit time to learning more about saving money and managing your finances better. concepts are simple.” Kane offers suggestions to manage finances and save more: Community Calendar • Buying or leasing a vehicle is a serious undertaking. There are many different ways to obtain a vehicle, and it’s important to understand your options and pick the process that works April 10-12 best for your budget. Toledo District Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International Intercessory Prayer Conference: City of Zion, Mt. Zion Church; 6:30 pm; Speakers – Bishop Duane • Review your current car insurance coverage. If you have an older vehicle, comprehensive Tisdale, Overseer Lanier Twyman, Bishop William Murphy: 419-246-1850 or collision coverage may not make sense. Consider increasing your deductible to help lower premiums. Simply inquiring about discounts from your current provider could also net you April 13 savings. Some insurers offer discounts for low-mileage driving, installation of car alarms or Community Health Fair: Cordelia Martin Health Center completion of defensive-driving courses. April 13-14 • Check your credit report by obtaining a copy of your file from one of the credit reporting St. Paul MBC Health Weekend: Sat 10 am to 2 pm; Sun – 9:25 am – quarterly Sunday agencies. Credit scores range between 350 ( high risk) and 850 (a low risk) and generally, a School presentation on spiritual health: 419-246-2886 consumer with a higher score will be offered lower interest rates since they have a history of timely payments and managing their debt well. April 14 Beulah Baptist Church 7th Pastoral Anniversary: 10:45 service with speaker Rev. Kay • Set up an automatic transfer from your checking account into a savings account for the Crenshaw; 4 pm service with speaker Rev. F. A. Shears amount you want to save each month. If you have to spend time transferring money, you may St. Stephens COGIC: I Owe God Musical Concert;” 4 pm

April 16 Support for Family Caregivers: 7 to 9 pm; Relationship building, staying safely at home, housing options and more; care4you2 facilities: 419-517-7300

Beginning Genealogy Workshop Pt. 2: Main Branch Library; 6 to 8 pm; An overview of using magazines, newspapers and the Internet for research: 419-259-5233

April 16-18 Calvary MBC Spring Revival: 7 pm nightly; Tues – Pastor Derek Arnold of Bethlehem Baptist; Wed – Pastor T. J. Thomas of Mt. Zion; Thur – Pastor Pat McKinstry of Worship Center

April 20 Toledo’s Jazz Celebration Month Free Performance: Kent Branch Library; Noon to 5 pm; Jelise & Co, Chris Brown & Candice Coleman, The Gene Parker Quintet, Jim Gottron Quartet: 567-249-6229

Building Trades Career Fair: 9 am to 1 pm; Bethlehem Community Center; Sponsored by NOW Building Trade Council and Councilman Tyrone Riley: 419-693-7717

April 21 Phillips Temple CME Pre-Women’s Day Event: Gospel Concert featuring Derrick Roberts and the Toledo Interfaith Mass Choir: 419-242-7906

April 23 Support for Family Caregivers: 7 to 9 pm; Relationship building, staying safely at home, housing options and more; care4you2 facilities: 419-517-7300

April 26-28 Calvary Baptist Church Women’s Ministry 16th Spring Retreat: 419-531-9443 or 419-865-0019

May 4 National Train Day: Amtrak Station; 9:30 am to 4 pm; Tran cars, engines, food, music, art & history, rides: 419-241-9155 ex 134

May 19 Phillips Temple CME Women’s Day Service: Featuring Tersa Snorton, first woman bishop of CME: 419-242-7906 April 10, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 Providing Ohio Workers with a Fair Wage By U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown Guest Column of its buying power since That’s why I’m fight- tipped workers for the first percent – are adult work- increase GDP by nearly its peak in 1968. Ohio’s ing to pass the Fair Mini- time in 20 years. This ers and more than half are $33 billion over the course minimum wage of $16,000 mum Wage Act, which tipped minimum wage cur- women. Nearly a quarter of three years as workers per year is about $2,000 would raise the minimum rently stands at just $2.13 of all American children – spend their raises in local below the poverty level for wage to $10.10 an hour in an hour. Our bill would totaling 18 million – have businesses and in their a family of three. And three steps of 95 cents— increase it to 70 percent of parents who would get a communities. This eco- while Ohio has a slightly then provide for automatic the regular minimum raise. nomic activity could generate 140,000 new jobs That’s why I’m fighting to pass the But it’s not just about over the course of three the families who will be years. Fair Minimum Wage Act, which would raise directly affected. Increas- the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour ing the minimum wage Ensuring a fair wage is With too many Ohio- means more money good for middle-class ans working harder than higher minimum rate than annual increases linked to wage. pumped into local econo- families and good for our ever and barely getting by, other states, it is still too changes in the cost of liv- mies. In fact, a 2013 Eco- economy. Raising the it’s well past time to raise low. The minimum wage ing, as Ohio’s minimum More than 30 million nomic Policy Institute re- minimum wage for Ohio the minimum wage in our in this country should be a wage already does. The bill American workers would port found that increasing workers is long overdue. country. Recently, I vis- livable wage. would also gradually raise get a raise with our bill. the minimum wage to ited four Ohio businesses the minimum wage for The vast majority – 88 $10.10 per hour, would that are supportive of an increase in the federal minimum wage. These businesses and their own- ers know that treating their employees right isn’t just good for them, it’s good for business.

President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Fair Labor Standards Act into law 75 years ago. This leg- islation ensured that American workers would receive a minimum wage and work reasonable work hours. By guaranteeing that hard work in our nation meant fair wages and decent working condi- tions, President Roosevelt helped lead our country out of the worst economic climates we’ve ever faced to decades of prosperity. A minimum wage helped lift millions of Americans out of poverty and into the middle class.

Our workers today work just as hard as they did when Roosevelt was president, yet our fair wage laws do not reflect that. Too many Ohio families are still struggling. Ohio- ans who work hard and play by the rules should be able to take care of their families.

Nearly 1.3 million Ohioans work in a minimum wage job. Working full-time in a minimum wage job in Ohio pays about $16,000 per year – which isn’t much to live on when you’re trying to put food on the table, fill your gas tank, send your children to school, and provide a safe place for them to live.

In fact, the minimum wage has lost nearly a third Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth April 10, 2013 Time Remains to Secure Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Funding Through Area Agencies Funding available for homes at or below 200 percent Federal Poverty Level still available Special to The Truth

Though the first day of spring is March 20th, the temperatures, and many ————+————— household energy bills, still feel like winter. Columbia Gas of Ohio reminds 1 | $22,340 customers that there is still time and available funding to secure assistance for home ————+————— energy bills. 2 | $30,260 ————+————— Many of the programs are available for households at or below 200 percent of the 3 | $38,180 Federal Poverty Level; for a family of four, that figure is just $46,100. ————+————— 4 | $46,100 For households at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level, several ————+————— assistance programs are still available, including: 5 | $54,020 • Winter Crisis program: Available through March 31, 2013, providing assistance once per heating season to eligible households that are disconnected or threatened with Caregiver Ms.Malone and grandson disconnection.

• Winter Reconnect Order: Available through April 15, 2013, allowing customers whose service if off for non-payment or who have received disconnection notices to take advantage of this service. No matter what amount is owed, service can be restored or maintained with a payment of $175 plus a small reconnection fee.

• Applications for HEAP: Available through May 31, 2013, the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program administered statewide by the Ohio Development Services Agency, Office of Community Assistance (OCA). It is designed to help eligible low-income Ohioans with their home heating bills. A complete, interactive list of community action agencies by county is available here: http://www.oacaa.org/directory.html. ————+————— For the 2012-2013 winter heating season, HEAP funding is free and 6 | $61,940 available to qualified homes or rental properties at 200 percent or below ————+————— the federal poverty guidelines, including: 7 | $69,860 ————+————— Size | 200% of Family| Poverty | Guideline 8 | $77,780

(For households with more than eight members, add $7,920 for each additional member.)

Though there are several programs and options, the first step for any customer struggling with home energy bills is to contact Columbia Gas at the first sign there may be trouble paying a bill. Columbia Gas is committed to working with everyone to ensure safe and reliable service this winter heating season.

Applications for the HEAP Program are also available at the Area Office on Aging, 2155 Arlington Avenue – 419-382-0624. April 10, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Romules Durant Named TPS Interim Superintendent By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor 2012 Report to the Community

At the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities we talk a lot about creating connections and inspiring possibilities. What is it we mean by that? Simply put, our Mission is to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities, who are some of our most vulnerable citizens, will be connected to their communities in ways that allow them to enjoy the same opportunities and life experiences as all other citizens. It means our staff will demonstrate the commitment to inspire possibilities within each and every individual for a lifetime by helping to provide opportunities for housing, transportation, health and safety, financial services and more.

During 2012, the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities provided services and supports to approximately 4,000 individuals, from infants to seniors.

And we will continue our pledge to be a sound steward of our public funding. Multi-million dollar reductions in local and state funding were unforeseen at the time our last tax levy was approved in 2008. This revenue loss was more than $10 million over the past five years. But the need for services continues and the waiting lists grow. Highlights of 2012:

• Adjustments were made in the service delivery model to account for declining funding from state and local sources, at the same time addressing a growing waiting list; • Hundreds of young adults made a successful transition from school life to adult life and employment; • Individuals with developmental disabilities found more and more opportunities to live, work and socialize in our neighborhoods; • More and more a collaborative planning process was utilized in which the person served, family, provider, community, and system work together to find creative ways to support the personʼs desired outcomes by using a variety of resources, many of them already in place in the community; • Lott Industries continued to provide employment and on-the-job training to hundreds in its own production facilities and through mobile work crews in The Truth first interviewed Romules Durant, Ed.D, in April 2003, almost exactly 10 years the community; ago. At that time, Durant had been with Toledo Public Schools for four years and was serving • Now with 490 units in its inventory, Preferred Properties celebrated its 20th as the assistant principal at Spring Elementary. anniversary of providing affordable, high quality, accessible housing; • Infants, young toddlers, and their families through Early Intervention learned Durant said then that he entered the field of education when he realized that he had a gift how to minimize effects of developmental delays and disabilities so a child for working with kids. This past Monday, the Toledo Board of Education presented Durant could be more ready for pre-school; with the opportunity to display that gift to kids throughout the district and appointed him • Professionals in the disabilities field and teachers were able to attend interim superintendent, replacing the departing Jerome Pecko, Ed.D. educational and training programs, such as the Accessible Community workshops co-sponsored with the Ability Center of Greater Toledo; and Durant, who has been assistant superintendent for the past several years, is a Toledo native • The Board was again accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of and Waite High School graduate. He earned his undergraduate degree, his master’s and his Rehabilitation Facilities, an international non-profit accreditation organization for health and human services. This accreditation recognized the Boardʼs doctorate from The University of Toledo where he played outside linebacker on the football commitment to improving the lives of persons served. team. John J. Trunk, Superintendent Durant was named interim superintendent after the field of applicants – originally five – had been narrowed to two – Durant and Cleveland Heights-University Heights Superinten- 2012 Receipts dent Douglas Heuer. Local Taxes 62% Federal Funds 20% Pecko’s contract expires on July 31. Durant has not yet been offered a contract for the State Funds 17% interim position which could become permanent.

Durant is one of a trio of young TPS administrators, along with Assistant Superintendent Brian Murphy and Chief Academic Officer James Gault, who have been instrumental in designing and implementing the district’s transformation plan. That plan involves eliminat- 2012 Expenditures ing middle schools (changing elementary schools to K-8 grade) and bringing in special Direct Service 92% programs to the high schools, among other features. Administration 6% Quality Assurance 2% Murphy and Gault opted not to apply for the position in favor of Durant’s candidacy. Among Durant’s school-related activities has been the introduction of the Student African-American Brotherhood (SAAB) for male students and the Young Women of Excellence (YWE) for the district’s female students.

The mission of the programs is to develop student leaders and to enable peer mentorship. Hundreds of district students are involved in the two programs. 2012 Direct Service Expenditures Brenda Hill, president of the board of education, had said prior to the selection that the Medicaid Match 28% eventual appointee should be “someone knowledgeable, with ideas on what we need to do, Direct Service 72% where we need to go and how to help us do it.”

She said the board would be seeking someone who was personable, aggressive and who had the confidence of the community. The vote of the school board for Durant was unanimous, an indication, perhaps that the www.lucasdd.org five members felt that he met the criteria laid out by Hill. April 10, 2013

Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section Toledo EXCEL Celebrating 25 Years of Academic Excellence Special to The Truth This year Toledo EXCEL, high-achieving, throughout their high school Academic Advising; Career college graduates or students cess, both academically and a scholarship incentive pro- underrepresented eighth years. EXCEL is also dedi- Planning; Mandatory Com- matriculating towards gradu- professionally, as well as in- gram at The University of grade students in the metro- cated to making students into munity Service; Annual Con- ation. stilling a sense of the impor- Toledo, will be celebrating politan Toledo area. Selected conscientious and active ference for Aspiring Minor- Upon high school gradua- tance of civic involvement its 25th Anniversary, and to students who fulfill our aca- members of the local com- ity Youth and Ethnographic tion and successful comple- and giving back to the com- mark the occasion will host a demic and participation re- munity. Field Study Travel Opportu- tion of the program, students munity. celebration event on May 8, quirements receive a tuition- We offer a variety of en- nities. are then guided through the 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. based scholarship to The richment services and activi- EXCEL has been in exist- college application and ad- Thank you in advance for in the main corridor of the University of Toledo upon ties that take place on The ence for 25 years. To date missions process, and receive your support, and please do Scott Park Campus. This high school graduation. University of Toledo cam- over 1,300 students have academic advising through- not hesitate to contact EX- important occasion will EXCEL is designed to pus in order to familiarize been inducted into the pro- out their time at The Univer- CEL at (419) 530-3824 if showcase Toledo EXCEL prepare students, beginning them with the university and gram and their academic suc- sity of Toledo. Working with you have any questions. and its students to the com- in the eighth grade, for suc- collegiate expectations. cesses speak for themselves: our students from the eighth munity, and is free and open cess in college by providing These services and activities 99 percent high school gradu- grade until college gradua- to the public. them with academic enrich- include Summer Institutes; ation rate; 96 percent college tion and beyond greatly in- Toledo EXCEL recruits ment services and activities Saturday School; Tutoring; enrollment rate; 86 percent creases their chances for suc- Library Announces hoopla! (Released April 4, 2013) – The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is excited to Android. introduce hoopla, a brand new, revolutionary library lending service that is in the beta phase hoopla is a program that allows of roll out! Library customers can now borrow thousands of videos (movies, TV episodes), Toledo-Lucas County Public Library audiobooks and music albums right from a smartphone, tablet or Web browser, with more customers to use their library account content added every week. This easy-to-use digital lending platform is available to Toledo- to borrow this e-media electronically Lucas County Public Library customers using Web browsers, Apple mobile devices and soon and access it from any compatible de- vice. Using Cloud computing, customers can borrow titles using a home computer, begin watching on a tablet, and resume using a smartphone – anywhere there’s an Internet connection! Unlike other streaming audio and video services, customers do not pay a monthly subscription fee, making hoopla the first app of its kind. The app is designed for users of all ages and skill levels, and is as easy to navigate as the library shelves. Best of all, with mobile devices and an Internet connection, hoopla allows you to take the library with you wherever you go! Library customers will enjoy access to over 300,000 titles, which is just the tip of the iceberg! Simply find a title, click “Borrow,” and watch or listen wherever you are. When your lending period expires titles are automatically removed from your library, making late fees a thing of the past. Get started now! hoopla is designed and published by Midwest Tape, LLC. Midwest Tape, based in Holland, OH, and has been a leader in library media service for over 25 years. http:// www.midwesttapes.com/home

Note: This service is not available on computers within the Library. Customers using hoopla will be leaving the Library’s website. T-LCPL is not responsible for any information shared. April 10, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7

Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section Celebrate National Library Week 2013! – Communities Matter @ Your Library (April 14-20) By Rhonda B. Sewell, Library Media Relations Officer The Truth Contributor

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to cel- · Monday, April 15 ebrate National Library Week 2013 – Communities Matter - Film Focus featuring Resurrect the Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles at Main @ Your Library, Sunday, April 14 through Saturday, April 20, Library with FREE festivities and programs for all ages. Most library - Martha Speaks! Party at Sylvania Branch Library (family program) locations will offer family-oriented programs to celebrate the - Speed Book Club at Sanger Branch Library week. *Please log on to toledolibrary.org and search for fun · Tuesday, April 16 National Library Week activities and programs throughout the - Holland Branch Library Café system and at your favorite library. - Open House at Reynolds Corners Branch Library First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a - Wonderful Winnie the Pooh at Maumee Branch Library national observance presented by the American Library Asso- - Joyce Davis Puppet Show at Waterville Branch Library ciation (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is · Thursday, April 18 a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and - Authors! Authors! featuring American historian Richard Norton Smith in the McMaster librarians and to promote library use and support. Center at Main Library So what will happen during the week? · Friday, April 19 · On the first day of National Library Week, Sunday, April 14, bring the entire family to - Patron Appreciation Day at Maumee Branch Library the Huntington Meeting Room at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., for The Stevens Puppets - Read to Me with Cookies and Milk at Mott Branch Library Beauty and the Beast, a touching and humorous marionette play full of chuckles and · Saturday, April 20 drama. Artistic staging and clever effects accented with beautiful harp music bring this ever - Jazz Appreciation Month Celebration at Kent Branch Library Public @CCESS popular classic triumphantly to life. Shows are scheduled at 1:30 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m. Center · During the week, April 14-20, we will promote *Fine Free @ Your Library, where - Teen Poetry (spoken word event) at Sanger Branch Library customers can return overdue materials without having to pay a fee. *(Fines will not be NOTE: For additional information visit toledolibrary.org, or call 419.259.5200. charged for materials returned during this week only. Fines incurred before or after this week are assessed as per library policy). · Also during the week, enter a drawing for a FREE bag of Friends of the Library (FOL) books. Look for the contest entry box at your branch location. The drawing is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 22. · Attend the 13th Annual Connect to Creativity Teen Art Show at Main Library, 325 Michigan St., with artwork from nearly 100 area teen artists on display in the Wintergarden area. Here are highlights from branch events scheduled throughout the week (see toledolibrary.org for full details): Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth April 10, 2013 Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section UT Hosts Events for Prison Awareness Week Special to The Truth Bringing prisons out of the shadows and into the public eye is the mission of Prison Awareness Week, which will take place at The University of Toledo Monday through Saturday, April 8-13. The UT efforts are part of a larger coalition, Toledoans for Prison Awareness, whose members include the American Civil Liberties Union (Northwest Ohio chapter), Lucas County Libertarian Party and Move to Amend Toledo. Each day of Prison Awareness Week has a different educational focus, with literature and displays in the Student Union from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and events scheduled for the afternoon or evening. Listed by date, themes and events will include: Monday, April 8: Facts and Faces of America’s Prisons · Filmmaker Derrick A. Jones will show his documentary, “The Great Incarcerator, Part 1: Dark Little Secret,” at 4:30 p.m. in Student Union Room 2591. · Ben Turk of the Red Bird Prison Abolition Project will talk about how the volunteer group in Columbus, Ohio, wants the prison system to end. He will speak at 6 p.m. in Student Union Room 2591. Tuesday, April 9: Drug Policy, Civil Rights and Prisons · Rob Salem, UT clinical law professor, will discuss “Civil Rights, Public Health and Prisons” at 4:30 p.m. in Student Union Room 2591. · Howard Rahtz, retired Cincinnati police officer who is with Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, will address “Why Some Cops Say Legalize Drugs” at 7 p.m. in the Law Center McQuade Auditorium. Wednesday, April 10: Women & Families Behind Prison Walls · Mary Dwyer and Joe Clark, longtime volunteers at the Ohio Reformatory for with a panel discussion at 10 a.m. About “The Prison System at Large” and continues with Women in Marysville, Ohio, will talk about “Marysville: Women’s Prisons, Women’s a “The Prison System at Home” roundtable at 1 p.m. and a panel discussion on “Healing and Issues” at 4:30 p.m. in Student Union Room 2591. Hope” at 3:15 p.m. · “Support Networks for Families of the Incarcerated” will be discussed by Joyce Saturday, April 13: “Inside/Out: Breaking Down the Walls That Divide” Pierce of Families Behind Bars, Germaine Kirk of the Catholic Charities Toledo Diocese and · Program inside Toledo Correctional Institution that begins at 10 a.m. Learn about former inmate Rob Hatcher at 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church 2770 W. Central education and the prison population, including the Inside/Out Program, where college Ave., Toledo. students learn alongside incarcerated students.Anyone hoping to attend the session must Thursday, April 11: Voices From Prison email [email protected] by Wednesday, April 10, to gain entry to the prison. · Dr. Peter Linebaugh, UT professor of history, will talk with Lucasville “survivors” The Prison Awareness Week events are sponsored and planned by the UT School for Ishaq Alkhair and Abdush Shakur at 4:30 p.m. in Student Union Room 2582. Interdisciplinary Studies; departments of History, Criminal Justice and Social Work, Phi- Friday, April 12: Conference losophy and Religious Studies; UT Inside/Out Prison Exchange Program; Phi Alpha Theta · “The Prison System: At Large and at Home” in Libbey Hall. The conference begins history honor society; UT Libertarians; and UT Program in Law and Social Thought.

For more information go to tinyurl.com/prisonweek or contact Dr. Cynthia Ingham, UT assistant professor of history, at [email protected]. April 10, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section Girls Booked on Beauty Shops Local Organizations Join Forces to Sponsor the American Girl Addy Doll Series and a Tea Party to encourage Reading for Girls Special to The Truth

Reading is one great habit pacting Our Future Through its community partners. men of the Community Part- that can truly change your Positive Interventions In The nerships Committee. life forever. Reading can en- Lives of Our Youth, Our Girls in attendance were Denise Black-Poon is the tertain you, amuse you but, Communities and Our legacy allowed to browse the many chairman of the Literacy most of all, it will enrich you Through Effective books available for their se- Committee. Members of the with knowledge and experi- Volunteerism.” lection and choose ones they committee are: Charlesena ences. Conveying this infor- The objective of the Com- liked. At the end of the event, Smith, Edith Gholston, mation was the goal six munity Partnerships Commit- all were allowed to take sev- Delores Bates and Muriel E. groups hoped to convey at tee is to seek collaborations eral books home for their Webb Williams, Other Top the “Girls Booked On Beauty with businesses and other reading enjoyment. In addi- Ladies also supported the Shops” Event. groups in order to strengthen tion to free books donated by event with their participation. local chapter community ser- Top Ladies of Distinction, For the sixth year, on April vice efforts. The Toledo Ruth Court # 6 and Friends Lena M. Davis is the Most 1, 2013, girls ages six-12 at- Chapter spearheaded the ef- of the Toledo Lucas County Ancient Matron of Ruth tended a Read-in at Nevaeh forts to bring about today’s Library, the girls were treated Court # 6, PHA, Heroines of Salon and Spa located at 2020 program and was able to to pizza provided by Nevaeh Jericho, PHA. Also in atten- Reynolds Road. Usually girls implement it with the help of Salon and Spa and a bever- dance were the Most worthy think of going to a beauty age and cookies provided by owned by Martina Goodwin Joshua King Davis and sev- shop to get their hair done or Ruth Court # 6. who was so kind as to open eral other members from the to get a manicure or pedi- her facility to us for this event organization cure, but not to read books. A raffle for prizes was held again. Top Ladies of Distinction, with prizes donated by Top Elinor Allen represented Inc., Toledo Chapter, Ruth Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Mary McKinley-Reed is Reading Is Fundamental Court #6, PHA, Heroines of The Toledo Club of the Na- president of the Toledo Chap- (RIF) from Zeta Alpha Jericho, The Toledo Club of tional Association of Negro ter of Top Ladies of Distinc- Omega Chapter, Alpha the National Association of Business and Professional tion, Inc., Denise Cardwell is Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Negro Business and Profes- women’s Clubs, Inc. and RIF vice president and Debra sional Women’s Clubs, Inc., from Zeta Alpha Omega Jelks is second vice presi- All organizations were Zeta Alpha Omega Chapter, Chapter, Alpha Kappa Al- dent. Barbara Tucker and awarded a Certificate of Ap- Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror- pha Sorority, Inc. Clara Brank are the chair- preciation for their contribu- ity, Inc., Friends of the Lucas Nevaeh Salon and Spa is tions to the program. County Library and Nevaeh Salon and Spa joined together in a community partnership to promote the importance of literacy and a love for reading in a creative way.

This year’s event featured the American Girl Addy Dolls Literary Series and a tea party for the girls in attendance. Information on the history of the American Girl Addy Dolls, the history of the tea party and etiquette of a tea party was featured to encourage the girls in attendance to read. Girls brought their favorite dolls and were dressed in hats and gloves for the tea party. They also practiced reading from the American Girl Addy Doll books. American Girl has introduced a line of historical characters, which currently includes Caroline, Kaya, Josefina, Marie-Grace and Cecile, Addy, Rebecca, Kit, Molly and Julie. These characters come to life through books, 18-inch dolls and accessories. Sev- eral of these dolls were on display. These nine-year-old fictional heroines lived during important times in America’s past, providing “girl-sized” views of signifi- cant events that helped shape our country and bring history alive for so many girls.

This program is one of the national programs promoted by Audrie L. Lawten, the national president of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. The national theme is: “Im- Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth April 10, 2013

Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section How Technology is Making Books More Engrossing for Readers Special to The Truth Are you reading less than trends in the world of litera- “But in the Internet Age, pages of the book. giving audiences control over bines science with spiritual- you used to? You’re not ture are making reading more people are looking to truly By accessing these ele- content, using feedback gar- ity.” alone. Between our entertaining and more inter- engage and interact with cre- ments, readers are taken to nered from modern “choose And reading books elec- smartphones, endless cable active than ever before. And ative content.” The Seers website at your own adventure” books tronically makes for a more channels and all those other many experts predict this age- In the pages of The Seers www.theseers.com, where and Internet forums for fans interactive experience, too, forms of modern entertain- old pastime will grow in — a fast-paced crime drama they are presented with vid- to help dictate future as one can highlight text, ment, it’s no wonder book- popularity as people catch with supernatural elements eos, audio recordings, letters plotlines. search for key passages and reading is on the decline on to the evolution of books. — Kaczkowski enhances his and other texts that expand “If you’re craving a deeper look up words. amongst American adults. “Reading is often thought readers’ experience with on the narrative. They can engagement with your read- If the last time you picked In fact, the percent of to be a passive activity,” says Quick Response (QR) codes even choose original songs ing, you were born in the up a book was for a school adults who didn’t read even M.D. Kaczkowski, author of that are compatible with to listen to while reading dif- right era,” quips Kaczkowski. assignment, it’s definitely one book in the previous year the new thriller, The Seers, smartphones, illustrations ferent chapters and to par- “For my new thriller, for ex- time to check out how new increased from 12 percent in New World Order, a book and video links. Sprinkled ticipate in an augmented re- ample, it made perfect sense trends in literature can put 1978, to 22 percent in 2011, that is breaking new literary throughout the book, these ality game that draws on their to integrate new technologies some excitement into read- according to Gallup surveys. ground by including an inter- elements provide a fictional own personal environment. directly into the pages of the ing. But new technologies and active digital component. platform that goes beyond the Other authors are even book, since the novel com- Library Observes Money Smart Week with its Living Well With Less Programs Special to The Truth - Having a hard time stretching your money? Want to gain more money smarts for college or your home? The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library will kick off Money Smart Week ® (April 20-27) with its Living Well with Less programs.

Money Smart Week ® is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country including businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, government agencies and the media. The effort was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002.

Money Smart Week ® coincides with the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s annual Living Well with Less programs, designed to help adults learn the concepts and skills that can be applied to assist them in discovering creative ways to use less money and still have a good quality of life. During this series of programs, Library officials plan to host fun contests at branch locations, such as Guess How Much this Shredded Money is Worth? where customers guess the dollar amount of shredded money in a jar - prizes will be awarded. Living Well with Below are a few of our FREE Living Well with Less/Money Smart Week ® programs - Less programs are benefitted from the Library Legacy Foundation’s generous support. (for more details visit toledolibrary.org ):

* Monday, April 15 - “To Your Credit”, 7 -8 p.m. at Oregon Branch Library, 3340 Dustin Rd. - This class emphasizes the importance of building and maintaining a good credit history, explains how to address credit deficiencies, and shows students how to read a credit report

* Wednesday, April 17 - Financial Goal Setting, 6:30-8 p.m. at Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. - speaker Nicole Heitger of the East Toledo Family Center. This class focuses on setting “Smart Goals”. In order for goals to be effective, they must be SMART: Specific Measurable Achievable/Attainable Realistic Time-bound.

* Saturday, April 20 - Know Your Net Worth: Asset Building 101, 10 a.m.-noon at Waterville Branch Library, 800 Michigan Ave. - speaker Michelle Wasylecki of the Financial Opportunity Center. This class focuses on asset building, equity, and how to read your own net worth statement.

* Monday, April 22 - Running Your Home on a Budget, 6:30-8 p.m. at Heatherdowns Branch Library, 3265 Glanzman Rd. - with Eunice Glover from the Northern Ohio Development Agency (NODA), Patrice Powers-Barker from the Ohio State University Office of Extension, and more! Info: 419.259.5270.

* Tuesday, April 23 - Going to College Without Going Broke, 6-8:30 p.m. at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. - with presenters from the University of Toledo (UT), Bowling Green State University, and the Ohio Board of Regents along with the Library’s own teen specialist Mary Plews. As an added feature the program will host a “Primp Your Dorm” contest, in which two Davis College interior design students will compete to see who can best decorate mock dorm rooms set up in the McMaster Lobby of Main Library. Generous in-kind support from A thru Z Rental, and the UT Office of Residence Life. Info: 419.259.5200.

* Tuesday, April 23 - Banking and Budgeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Washington Branch Library, 5560 Harvest Lane - speaker Nicole Heitger of the East Toledo Family Center. Participants will learn the common banking services offered, reasons to keep money in the bank, better money management, opening and maintaining a checking account, avoiding overdraft fees and more.

* Wednesday, April 24 - The Line, 6-8:30 p.m. in the McMaster Center at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. - The Line is a documentary on people across the country living at or below the poverty line.

NOTE: For additional information visit toledolibrary.org, or call 419.259.5200 April 10, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11

Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section Peace Corps Announces Top Volunteer-Producing Historically Black Colleges and Universities Howard University earns top spot in 2013

overseas through Peace prepare her for Peace Corps of applicants from histori- Corps service,” said Acting service. “It was during my cally under-represented com- Director Hessler-Radelet. time at Howard that I envi- munities and those with spe- “Volunteers with diverse sioned myself living abroad. cialized skills. In April 2012, backgrounds bring unique Attending an HBCU opens the Peace Corps and Alpha cross-cultural experiences to your eyes to a culture you’d Kappa Alpha Sorority Incor- the communities they serve otherwise miss in a traditional porated (AKA) signed a and help promote a greater school. Professors at HBCUs memorandum of understand- understanding of all Ameri- invest in you. You have fel- ing to increase the number of cans.” low students from similar service opportunities for After 27 months abroad backgrounds cheering you on Americans from underserved working in education, health in what can be an arduous communities. AKA is the old- community economic devel- road to graduation. Attend- est historically Black soror- opment, environment, youth ing Howard gave me the con- ity in the nation with more in development or agricul- fidence, courage and capac- than 260, 000 members. ture, Peace Corps volunteers ity to take on such a chal- The Peace Corps ranks the with four-year degrees are lenge.?” top volunteer-producing uniquely qualified to return The following are the top HBCUs annually. Rankings to the United States and enter three Peace Corps volunteer are calculated based on fis- the global job market. Peace producing HBCUs: cal year 2012 data as of Sep- Corps volunteers return from COLLEGE NAME: tember 30, 2012 as self-re- service as global citizens and VOLUNTEER ported by Peace Corps vol- receive support from the NUMBER: unteers. Ninety percent of Peace Corps in the form of 1. Howard University 21 volunteer positions require a career services, graduate 2. Morehouse College 8 bachelor’s degree. Ameri- Peace Corps Acting Di- (HBCUs). This year, Howard alumni having served over- school opportunities, advan- 3. Spelman College 5 cans with backgrounds in rector Carrie Hessler-Radelet University in Washington, seas since 1961. tages in federal employment, The Peace Corps works to agriculture, environment, is proud to recognize the top DC, holds the top rank for “Historically Black Col- readjustment allowances, and ensure that its volunteers re- teaching English as a second Peace Corps volunteer-pro- HBCUs with 21 undergradu- leges and Universities equip loan deferment and cancella- flect the extraordinary diver- language, and other techni- ducing Historically Black ate alumni serving as Peace students with the skills nec- tion opportunities. sity of America, which has cal or language skills related Colleges and Universities Corps volunteers and 204 essary to make a difference Howard University gradu- enriched and strengthened to Peace Corps assignment ate Christina Titus of San our country in countless areas are encouraged to ap- Diego, Calif., has been liv- ways. Peace Corps’ Office ply for service one year in Program To Retrain Veterans ing and working in Rwanda of Diversity and National advance of their target de- The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Labor are teaming up on since May 2012. Titus feels Outreach (ODNO) works to parture date a program to provide retraining and employment assistance for up to 99,000 unemployed that the skills she gained as a implement tailored outreach veterans, ages 35 to 60, to prepare them for high-demand jobs. student at Howard helped strategies for the recruitment The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) offers 12 months of training assistance to qualified unemployed veterans, equal to Montgomery GI Bill active duty rates-$1,564 per month. Eligible veterans must be enrolled in a VA-approved program of education offered by a community college or technical school. The program must lead to an Associate Degree, Non-college degree or a certificate and train the veteran for a high- demand occupation, as defined by the Department of Labor. Each VRAP participant will receive employment assistance from the DOL. “The VRAP program gives unemployed veterans the opportunity to sharpen their skills through technical, vocational or academic retraining so they can find meaningful employment in high-demand jobs,” said Under Secretary for Benefits Allison A. Hickey. “Through collaborative outreach efforts with the DOL and other federal, state, local and public-private partners around the country, we will reach as many eligible unemployed veterans as possible, and help 99,000 veterans and their families secure lasting employment.” For more information on VRAP, the definition of “high-demand occupations” and how to apply, veterans can go to www.benefits.va.gov/VOW or call VA’s call center at 1- 888-GI-BILL-1. Veterans may also access the VRAP application through eBenefits at www.ebenefits.va.gov. Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth April 10, 2013 The Secrets of Happy Families by Bruce Feiler c.2013, William Morrow $25.99 / $27.99 Canada 292 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor Six o’clock, right on the But what holds those fami- and they set rules, but can nose. lies together? What, exactly, adapt. That’s when your family do they have in common? At Oh, and that dinner…? sat down for the evening meal the tail-end of a disastrous Happy families understand when you were a kid, and family get-together, Bruce that having any meal together nobody dared be late. Back Feiler decided to find out. is important. They also know then, Dad sat on one end of Happy families have a that “dinner is not really about the table, Mom on the other, plan, says Feiler. Many of the dinner. It’s about the fam- and you ate what was put in them base their operations ily.” front of you. on business models, such as So, admit it: there are These days, though, “agile development.” They times when you truly wish everything’s changed. One of even make business state- you lived alone on a desert your kids has practice, an- ments, so they know where island, no family allowed. other has friends over, and they’re headed. They em- Those bleak times are when it’s rare that you do anything power their children to help you really need The Secrets together at all. Families are figure things out which, stud- of Happy Families. just different now, but in the ies show, actually enhances With open curiosity and new book The Secrets of kids’ brains. obvious delight in what he Happy Families by Bruce Stories are key in happy finds, author Bruce Feiler Feiler,you’ll see how they’re families, which give every- used his own family as guinea also quite the same. body a connection to their pigs for his research. He then What makes a family? powerful past. Family mem- utilized the advice of experts The answer today is very bers talk about everything from business, medicine, psy- different than it would’ve including money and sex, chology, and sociology, and been 50 years ago. Back then, which prepares kids for the got a smoother-running fam- June Cleaver was a happy future. They fight, but they ily and children who are homemaker with two-point- know how to do it respect- strengthened for their futures. five kids. Today, June might fully. Parents in happy fami- I loved that Feiler admits live next door to gay parents, lies understand that there being dubious about some of across the street from an in- needs to be a “yours, mine, the methods he learned (but terracial couple, and down and ours” in finances and in was willing to admit he was the block from a single mom furniture. They strive to un- wrong about that), and I or Grandma raising her sec- derstand where everybody greatly appreciated that he ond family. stands on important issues offers lessons that span all

generations, from kids to successes you’ll find in this harmony to your house, then Boomers to great-grandpar- book, and it’s hard not to be The Secrets of Happy Fami- ents. charmed by Feiler’s experi- lies is a book you’ll eat up. It’s hard to argue with the ences. If you’re eager to bring Grandparents Can Give The Gift Of Reading Grandparents who want to “dinosaurs” is a magic word, • Children with a passion give a gift that is both fun and there’s “Make Your Own T. for horses are likely to be informative may consider Rex.” Grandparents can pitch pleased with “Horses: The giving a gift that can last a in and help young readers Ultimate Treasury,” an illus- lifetime—the love of books construct a 2-foot cardboard trated guide to this amazing and reading. model of T. rex and learn fun world. To help, here are a few facts as they build together. • For young people fasci- examples of books for young • “Super Nature” is an in- nated by visual tricks, try people from DK Books: teractive look at the “wow” picking up “Optical Illu- • Readers can discover all factor of the natural world. It sions.” Each time readers turn there is to know about one of spotlights great white sharks, the page, lift the flaps or pull the world’s most beloved toy emperor moths, howler mon- the tabs, they’ll find another companies with “The LEGO keys and many of the world’s amazing sight. Book.” most fascinating animals in • Children delighted with • For children for whom remarkable detail. art and self-expression are likely to enjoy “Doodlepedia.” This is a fact- packed drawing and color- ing book that just may change the way you and your grandchildren look at learning. DK publishes books for children from preschool to high school. Those whose grandchildren live mainly in a digital world will be glad to know that DK offers many of its children’s titles in an e- book format. To learn more, visit www.dk.com. April 10, 2013 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Bugatti Buyers vs. Thrift Shoppers By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture fore it became the mega-hit it Unless your name is Jay Gucci T Shirt, Macklemore fun, the way that rap videos Haven’t we become a is now. For anyone not afraid Leno or Shaquille O’Neal addresses hip-hop superfici- used to look. Not the cliché’s melting pot where the most to stop by Salvation Army or (two multi-millionaires with ality head on… and wins! we’ve seen a million times, a common thing we share just Goodwill just to see if some- fleets of cars), can you even The video is essential to the one of a kind song needed a happens to be the humbling one else’s old clothes can wrap your head around song’s concept. one of a kind visual. Another economic times we’ve faced become your new outfit, this spending that much money When he talks about rock- point, everyone is repre- together? song is for you! on an automobile that’s damn ing pro wings.. no, you can’t sented. Yes, the economy is turn- This song is for me too, near illegal for you to drive just listen to that you need to Kids, old folks, cool ing around. Yes, things are because I’ve definitely made in this country? Functional see that. Let it bring back people, nerdy people… ev- looking up. But even our very a trip to Plato’s Closet to aspirations are good. But let’s memories of grade school ery imaginable shape, size own president and his wife come up on some gently-used not be ridiculous. watching kids get cracked on and color. have championed the cause winter wear. The chorus talks At first glance, you may to the point of tears just for ALL at the thrift shop. And of the thrifty here and there about popping tags with only think “Thrift Shop” is just a wearing them joints! The honestly, isn’t that what’s over recent years. $20 in your pocket, and it goofy novelty rap song. video for “Thrift Shop” looks going on in reality right now? It should now be the in works as a statement as well thing to be cost conscious. as a catchy rap song. Maybe we can re-write the “I Woke Up In A New rules of what’s cool. Bugatti” – Ace Hood MATERIALISM VS. The man who brought us REALISM The Bugatti Buyers the anthem “Hustle Hard” If someone doesn’t have a VS. The Thrift Shoppers back in 2011 returns with a good concept of money, the I’ll just end it with this. certified club banger that also cost of things and the reality Macklemore’s song has serves as an ode to every of living within one’s become a world wide, chart- rapper’s favorite name- means… I hope they don’t topping, top selling smash droppable super car: The take “Woke Up In A New hit! Bugatti. Because I’m into Bugatti” to heart. With the itunes downloads cars, I’ve been hip to the It’s cool to aspire but we and radio spins to generate Bugatti for years. Hip to it. need to keep our grasp on the kind of money that could Not necessarily interested reality. If we can’t separate one day afford him some- in it. Take your average well “do it big” moments from thing close to a Bugatti. stocked Mercedes Benz 550 “maybe I need to do it small” Even with Ace Hood’s and multiply that by three moments, then where does it high priced video featuring and you can almost afford a end? We’ve already gone major cameos, helicopters Bentley or Phantom. from Benzes to Bentleys to and high fashion… his song Take the average sticker Bugattis, but has our earning hasn’t been nearly as suc- price on any of those vehicles, increased with the escalation cessful. multiply it by three once again in our tastes? Stunting on and you come close to what a what you can afford is one Nuff said. Bugatti costs. As he runs thing. You have nice things, down everything from the you want to show them off… Peace. size of his home to what kind “let them haters know” of women he has access to, (whomever they may be) [email protected] Ace Hood brings us yet an- yada yada yada, okay fine. other tale of living the rich But our culture has a way man’s rap fantasy. of creating what’s next. We decide cool. The world bases “Thrift Shop” – their trends off of black But this is a mantra more Macklemore Americans and black Ameri- than anything. Just a few steps above can youth derive their trends It’s a statement on why we being local, with a few previ- from the hood and hip-hop. attach value to things. ous singles that didn’t go We’ve already pushed the No matter if you cop from anywhere… the Ryan Lewis- envelope to include $1,800 5th Avenue, the high end mall produced “Thrift Shop” has shoes and handbags, custom or the regular mall, every- allowed Macklemore to made jewelry and enough thing eventually makes it’s boldly go where hip-hop money to pop bottles if not way into the thrift shop. The hasn’t been in nearly 30 years: buy the bar when we go out. premium price you paid for the end of the hand-me-down Are we now raising the bar to it, someone else is gonna get line. the point where a $1.2 mil- the same use out of it one day Someone emailed me this lion dollar car is the standard for a fraction of that cost. youtube video almost eight for what we think we need to But when he specifically or nine months ago, far be- have? goes in on paying $50 for a Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth April 10, 2013

Manager of Health Legal Notice United Way of Greater Toledo is currently seeking an individual to act as a Manager of Health. This position is responsible for leading community-wide In accordance with Section 329.06 (B) Ohio Revised Code, Lucas County education initiatives as well as building and managing cross-sector relationships Department of Job & Family Services (LCDJFS) will hold a public hearing prior to and partnerships. the submission of the County’s Final 2014 -2015 Social Service Plan to the Ohio Additional responsibilities include: Department of Job and Family Services for incorporation in the Comprehensive · Manage the development and implementation of community-wide health Social Services Plan for the State of Ohio. initiatives and select health strategies. · Develop local and national relationships and partnerships that will advance PURPOSE: select health strategies and community-wide initiatives. · Expand and implement a vision for a cohesive and collaborative health 1. To highlight pertinent data and information regarding identified social strategy in line with emerging community goals. services problems, needs, resources, and gaps in service along with recommen- · Work as part of cross-functional teams to develop strategies that advance dations to the proposed two-year county plan. integrated education, income, and health goals through giving, advocacy, and volunteerism 2. To elicit public comment, suggestions, and recommendations relative to the · Provide backbone organizational support and leadership to specific inter- County’s proposed Social Service Plan. nal and external stakeholders and organizations leading community-wide collaborative. DATE: April 24, 2013 · Provide staff leadership to internal volunteer committees TIME: 2pm-4pm Applicants must posses a: LOCATION: LCDJFS, 3210 Monroe Street, Toledo Room, 4th floor · Bachelor’s degree in Health, Public Administration, Social Work or related Entities wishing to have their points of view captured in the County’s submis- field. sion to the State must submit proposals (not to exceed two pages) to · Minimum of five years experience in the area of community development. [email protected] by 4pm on April 22, 2013. If individuals · Minimum of three years experience in collaborative / multi-system initia- would like to present their proposals in person at the hearing as well, they must tives, or project management related to children and families preferably in the indicate that at the bottom of their proposal. This should include the speaker’s health care industry name and contact information. · Minimum of three years working with community programs.

Those wishing to speak must register upon arrival at LCDJFS on the 24th and Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter with salary requirements all efforts will be made to accommodate everyone who would like to speak. If time along with a resume to: [email protected] – subject: HEALTH constraints don’t allow for that to happen, individuals will still have their written proposals reviewed and included in the LCDJFS summary report to the State. Visit us at www.unitedwaytoledo.orgHYPERLINK “http:// www.unitedwaytoledo.org/employment-and-internships”/employment-and-internships

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The beautiful and elegant to dance and travel....even clothing? What are your fa- Guyanese fashion designer tough at present I don’t get to vorite fabrics to work with Michelle Cole and co-founder do allot of either....with three and why? Where do you buy of facts (Fashion Arts & Cre- young kids and a single them? ativity by talented Student) is parent...quality time with the I am to some degree a the most successful corporate kids at the park trumps a re- health advocate.... And it fashion executive and de- laxing trip to carnival.....lol shows in my work love work- signer in Guyana. What does fashion mean ing with natural fibres tha al- She has excelled in every to you? low the skin to breath and is thing from ready-to-wear to Fashion to me is creating also friendly to the world we couture from the runway to that piece that makes the live in...... the office. During her 20 years wearer feel comfortable in Could you describe the of designing experience, her their our skin..it’s helping general process you go well known ColeFacts brand persons step through the know through to design and realize name has gained international feeling confident that they a piece of clothing? What’s respect and recognition in the have presented the best ver- your favorite part about con- fashion industry, highlighted sion of them self and loving ceptualizing a design? by her various participations it!!! For me it comes from dif- in workshops and exhibitions Why did you move to New ferent places so i maybe wake from the Caribbean Island, York City? up in the middle of the night North America, and the UK.. New York City is the obvi- withna dress in my hear...... of Her designs creations have ous choice for any serious I may be on a flight looking been used in local, Caribbean fashion designer..... It is as out the window and see a and international expose and Alecia keys said “ concrete pathern.....or a color my jump pageants by models and spon- jungle where dreams are made out a me from nowhere.... sor. In addition she is pres- of”. What is your biggest asset ently the exclusive designer When did you realize you that makes you stand out com- for the international wardrobe wanted to become a fashion pared to others designers and of the reigning Miss Guyana designer? what matters to you most as a World 2012, Arti Cameron At five years old I knew fashion designer? who will represent her coun- this is what I wanted to What matters most is to try at Miss World 2013 in do.....and never wavered...... see a client simile as the slip China. How long have you been into my outfit.....a satisfied Unique, innovative, class, working as a designer and smile... elegance, are few words to running your own business? What advice do you have describe trendsetter Michelle This is the only job i have for aspiring fashion designers which make her designs in- ever had ...... fashion is in my who want to run their own contestably irresistible. blood.....over 20 years as a business? fashion designer..... Keep the dream alive, work The Truth had the oppor- What was the first article hard believe it ...... my mother tunity to speak with Cole this of clothing you ever designed? recognized my dreams and week just before her visit to At 12 my mom sent me to when I was 10 my birthday the Glass City on April 17 and the seamstress with the fabric present was a sewing 18 to have my school uniform machine...... I have been cre- Firstly tell us about your- done.....I decided I was going ating fashion since then self, your background, career to make it myself.....so I and so forth started cutting.....my mom got How do you envision life Where do you come from? home saw the fabric in pieces for the future? What are your I am from Georgetown and said”what ever it looks plans? Guyana ....geographically lo- like when it’s done you are An online cated in South America. But wearing it !!! Well it turned store...... Michelle Cole show- because of the fact that we are out ok I wore it for a term...... room.. the only English-speaking Where do you get your in- ..... county on the continent we spiration for your designs and Where can readers find out have bonded more with our how would you define your more about you and your English-speaking Caribbean personal style? work? neighbors so we are often con- My inspiration often Goggle is everyone’s best sidered Caribbean by cul- comes from nature.....I am friend...... or ture..... drawing the earth and cul- www.colefactsgy.com What’s your educational ture...... www.facebook.com/ background? How long does it usually colefacts St Joseph’s High School.... take you to construct a piece? What are your general in- Depends how inspired I Michelle Cole’s designs terests? am at the time...... will be featured at the I sleep and breathe fashion What kind of materials/ Phashion of the Opera Fash- but outside of fashion I love fabrics do you use for your ion Show on April 18