Volume 20, No.24“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” October 05, 2011

In This Issue The Truth Editorial Page 2

Brown’s Anti-Death Penalty Act Page 3

Boys 2 Men Conference Page 4

Urban Fedral Credit Union Banquet Page 5

The Health Section Cover Story Erika White Page 6

Fall Sweets Page 7

Angela Steward Page 8

Ask Ryan Page 9

Dianne Pettis Page 10

Book Review Page 11

Minister on Television Page 13

BlackMarketPlace Page 14

Classifieds Page 15

Beta Gamma Page 16 “It’s the best experience I have all day. I enjoy going in and bringing the vibe and teaching them. But I am also very humbled by people who come to my class.” Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth October 05, 2011

This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial October 4-5 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Fall Rummage Sale: 9 am to 7 pm on Tuesday, 9 am to 1 We suggest making it as easy as possible to vote. If a person is 18 years old and can pm on Wednesday; Many departments, three floors, a garage and two huge tents: 419- get to the polls, let that person vote – black, white or brown; rich or poor; educated or not; 874-4548 legal or illegal; English speaking or not. Take all comers. It’s not as if we’re trampling one another under our heels in our rush to get there. A 50 percent turnout is pretty typical in October 7 a general election. City of Zion, the Mt. Zion Church 88th Church Anniversary: 7 pm; Guest speaker That’s one way to eliminate voter fraud. Pastor Clayborn Lea of Mt. Calvary Baptist – Fairfield, CA It appears that the State of Ohio and the nation in general are well on their way to Interdenominational Ministers’ Wives and Ministers’ Widows Association Instal- eliminating the problem of voter fraud by other methods, however. lation of Officers: 7 pm; Jerusalem MBC; Music by Toledo Interfaith Choir: 419-461-1789 Since Republicans came into power in so many states during the last election, 19 laws and two executive orders have been issued in 14 states making it significantly more difficult October 9 for five million eligible voters to cast ballots, according to a study issued by the Brennan Union Grove MBC women’s Day: 4 pm; “Christian Women God Has a Plan for You;” Center for Justice at the New York University school of law. Speaker First Lady Willetta Perryman of Center of Hope: 419-531-1994 That’s a fair price to pay, many a Republican might say, in order to solve the vexing Calvary Baptist 82nd Church Anniversary: 4 pm; Speaker Min. Perry Harris problem of voter fraud. Christian Community Church 9th Pastoral Anniversary: 5 pm; Speaker Pastor Talmadge If there really were a problem with voter fraud, that is. Thomas What we really have a problem with in this country, what we have always had a problem with, is voter suppression – both the legal and illegal kind. Now we have a surfeit of the October 11 legal kind. Visionary of Fresh Start – The Freedom Experience Free Workshop: “The Present;” And five million – minorities, the poor, seniors, college students – will be faced with Discussion of how to find happiness; Sanger Branch Library; 6:30 to 8 pm: 419-376-2331 less than reasonable obstacles in order to exercise that right to vote. And, as it happens, [email protected] those folks most affected by the voter suppression legislation sweeping the nation, are the ones most likely to vote for Democratic candidates. October 15 Of course, Republicans are not at all inclined to admit that they are trying to suppress Celebration of Love: Honoring Robert Huntley Sr; United MBC; 4 to 7 pm: 419-474- the vote. States that require certain types of voter identification, for example, will in most 1952 cases provide the identification free of charge for those who are indigent. Ohio certainly would have if the Senate had approved the measure passed in the House in the spring. October 15-16 Unfortunately for so many, just the fact of having to face another bureaucratic obstacle First Church of God Ambassadors for Christ Reunion Weekend: First Church of God; causes a drop in interest in overcoming the challenge. “You Can Always Come Home;” Tailgate party on Saturday from noon to 4 pm; Sunday Many of the new laws passed or introduced this year require identification, 34 states service at 10 am; For more information call 419-578-2447 or 419-867-1881 in all have introduced such legislation. Some of the legislation limits the number of early voting days. October 16 Republican supporters of such legislation have some ready answers for why such United Church of God Women’s Day Program: 4 pm; Speaker Rev. Janet Orr of First ordinances are needed. One needs a photo identification to get on an airplane, they say. Church of God: 419-729-3819 Why shouldn’t identification be required when one is voting for the leader of the free St. Paul AME Zion Connectional Lay Sunday: Speaker Deborah Rivers of Walls world? Memorial, 11 am; Speaker Valerie Thompson at 6 pm That’s a truly odd comparison, we believe, for two reasons. Calvary Baptist Church 82nd Anniversary: 4 pm; Speaker Pastor Randall Parker First, there is no right to get on an airplane. We thumbed through the Constitution and Christian Community Church 9th Pastoral Anniversary: 5 pm; Speaker Bishop Duane cannot find any mention of airplanes, or travel at all for that fact. We did find mention of Tisdale the right to vote, however. Second, the nation adopted the identification guidelines in airports because there was October 18-19 a problem in airports due to a lack of security. Airplanes were getting hijacked, or bombed, St. Stephens COGIC Fall Revival: 7 pm nightly or both. There has been, as the U.S. Supreme Court noted in 2008, no problem with voter fraud October 21-22 that these new laws have been ostensibly created to combat. Mt. Zion Church of Christ Holiness Women’s Day Conference: 6:45 pm on Friday, Some states’ new restrictions have taken a turn towards the absurd. Florida has 8:30 am to 6 pm on |Saturday; “Establishing Our Unity through Faith;” Includes praise eliminated early voting on the Sunday before Election Day – a big day for African- dance workshop on Saturday: 419-389-4953 American churches to organize their “souls to the polls” drives. In Texas, a student ID is not sufficient to exercise the right to vote but a license to carry October 22 a concealed handgun is. Pumpkin a Rama: Presented by City of Toledo; Liz Pierson open air shelter at Ottawa In Ohio, one solution to the so-called voter fraud problem has taken form in House Bill Park; 1 to 3 pm; Carriage rides, face painting, DJ, pumpkins and more: 419-245-3388 194 which reduces the early voting period from 35 to 21 days. On the other hand, opponents St. Stephens COGIC Taste of St. Stephens Colorama: 3 to 5 pm of the bill have gathered enough signatures to place the matter on the ballot in 2012. Democrats have decided to provide the voters of Ohio with a direct voice to decide whether October 23 or not they want as many people to vote as possible. Calvary Baptist Church 82nd Anniversary: 4 pm; Speaker Pastor Chestor Trail In may ways, the move around the country by conservatives to suppress the vote is Christian Community Church 9th Pastoral Anniversary: 5 pm; Speaker Rev. Pat a reflection of the bitter divide that is so pervasive these days between those on opposite McKinstry ends of the political spectrum. And it is absurd reaction at that, due to bring on retribution and further increase that divide. Whether or not referendum is successful in eviscerating the Republican initiative, one can be assured that eventually Democrats will once again be in charge of the state legislature and these Republican reforms will be rolled back. And, really, don’t both The Sojourner’s Truth political parties have enough to keep them busy running a state? Why waste time on such Truthful overtly partisan nonsense? Toledo’s African-American Owned and Operated Newspaper

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A Certified MBE, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 [email protected] www.thetruthtoledo.com October 05, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 Senator Brown to Introduce Legislation Abolishing Death Penalty Urges Governor to place moratorium on executions until study is completed Special to The Truth State Senator Edna duce legislation that will the rest of his life in jail that an execution in Ohio Brown (D-Toledo) an- abolish the death penalty in without parole. Murphy has been postponed or called nounced today that she will Ohio,” said Brown. “The was convicted of murder- off. The Governor’s deci- soon introduce legislation timing is right to end this ing a 72-year old woman in sion is also in line with to abolish the death penalty archaic practice, especially Marion, Ohio in 1987. The former Ohio Supreme in Ohio. Brown’s an- after watching the contro- board’s decision was based Court Judge Thomas J. nouncement comes on the versial execution of Troy on Murphy’s traumatic Moyer, who also agreed heels of Governor Kasich’s Davis in Georgia.” childhood and history of that Murphy’s life should decision to not execute con- Last week in an 8-0 vote, sexual abuse. be spared in 1992. victed killer Joseph Murphy. the Ohio Parole Board rec- “Mr. Murphy should be While her legislation is “Despite the Parole ommended that Joseph punished for his heinous being considered, Brown is Board and the governor’s Murphy should not be ex- acts,” said Brown. “But his also urging the governor to decision, I plan to intro- ecuted and, instead, spend punishment should be place a moratorium on all executions until a study, commissioned by Ohio Chief Justice Maureen The 16.7 Percent O’Connor is completed. The study will not decide on whether or not Ohio Unemployment Rate Can Be should have the death pen- alty, but rather study the overall procedure. The Changed if You Vote study will be done by a task It is time for the African-American community in Toledo and across the nation to wake up force through the Ohio Bar to the real issue of the 16.7 percent unemployment rate among our people. White employers Association. are just not hiring. Why? Is it a backlash because we have an African-American president? Brown’s legislation will Maybe. mirror HB 160, which is It is very easy for employers to shut the door to African-American applicants. There is kind sponsored by Reps. Celeste of an “eerie” feeling. It is almost as though we are going back to the days of drinking fountains (D-Grandview Heights) stating “whites only,” or the restaurants stating “no coloreds allowed.” Wake up! spending the rest of his life Kasich’s concurrence and Antonio (D-Lake- Have you noticed the two major television networks in Toledo? There are no brown/black in jail, and not by execu- with the parole board marks wood). faces; have you noticed on the construction sites where so much of President Obama’s tion.” the fourth time since July stimulus money has gone to the highways: how many African-American men or women have you seen? Look at the classrooms: how many African-American teachers are missing? I could go on and on. What I realized, there is an organized “racism” or backlash toward our people with a number of white employers. Now they are systematically attempting to blame President Obama. He cannot hire the unemployed, only employers can. The strategy has been to have our people blame the president, and they have, and get him out of office. There is an old saying, “don’t get mad, get even.” Get even by voting as though your life depended on it, and it does. We need to stop the violence against each other; take time to register to vote if you are not. Change your address if you have moved so you can vote without interference. And vote absentee in your home if you have no identification (call the Board of Elections – 419-213-4001 – for an absentee ballot.) One more issue, in the State of Ohio, convicted felons can register and vote again once they have served their time. Some states are different. As a former member of the Lucas County Board of Elections, I learned the law years ago and there are too many who seem to want to keep it a secret. Check with the Board of Elections, you can vote again if you are a convicted felon. I have had the satisfaction of having registered a number of felons who were so happy to vote, but no one told them their voting rights could be restored. The last day this year before the November 8 election day to register or change your address is Friday, October 7. Voting is the one power our people have. Express your anger at what is happening to us by doing so. Vote on Tuesday, November 8 and prepare for 2012. President Obama needs our help. June Boyd. Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth October 05, 2011 Conference Focuses on the Need for Male Mentors By Artisha S. Lawson Sojourner’s Truth Reporter now I’m the only male figure Network called Searching for conference. in their life,” said Khary … Each of the panelists Carson. “I love taking them Graham explained to the shared their personal most weekends just to spend conference participants that struggles in the area of fa- time with them. If I don’t his father just walked out of ther-less homes, obtaining [spend time with them] some- his life prior to entering high father figures outside the one else will and our society school During the episode, home, and the necessity of will pay for it sooner or later.” his biological father gave him rising above the pain of an Following the invocation a cell phone to call him on, so absentee father. “You don’t by Rev. James Willis , pastor the two could build a rela- have to yield to the pressures of St. Paul Missionary Bap- tionship. However, he has of society, defy the odds. You tist Church, Vincent Hill, a not spoken to his father since may not have your father, but Bowsher High School Stu- that episode was broadcast. you have a teacher, uncle, dent African American Broth- “The phone is now dis- someone in our life that cares erhood (SAAB) member, connected, but there was about you. For me, it was my spoke about leadership and something that came from grandfather who stepped the role black women should this,” said Graham. “I have a into the father role,” Sanders have in society. brother and we text often, he said. “The title of a man has been in my home and met The next event related to shouldn’t be handed off to my wife and children. Even the conference is Adopt-a- anyone just because he has a though circumstances of my Son Sunday, where men who child, boys’ people who tell birth were not planned, I was call themselves mentors are you that you’re no good take meant for something. So I say asked to bring young men to the challenge in proving them to you, young men, the pur- any church on Sunday, Oc- Over 150 boys, commu- ships through dialogue be- exciting time,” said Carson. wrong,” said Hill. “It’s time pose is so much bigger than tober 9, 2011. nity advocates and mentors tween participants, allow “The United States leads the for young men to look up and you, and bigger than your Conference sponsors filled The University of youth to hear advice from world in fatherless families, the men in this room to stand dad. Nothing can deter the were: Lucas County Children Toledo’s Student Union on elders, build mentor relation- across all races. It’s become up.” plan of God except you.” Services, PNC Bank, Univer- Saturday, October 1, for the ships, and provide inspira- an epidemic of large propor- The conference contin- The conference con- sity of Toledo office of equal- third annual Boys 2 Men tion for youth. tion, alas we have heroes here ued with the keynote address cluded with a panel discus- ity and Community Engage- Conference, sponsored by This theme was re-en- today and that encourages from Efrem Graham, an award- sion facilitated by Rev. ment, Toledo Public Schools, H.E.R.O.E.S. - S.O.S. (Help- forced by the opening greet- me.” winning journalist with the Michael Coleman, Lovell United Auto Workers, United ing to Encourage by Reach- ing from Rev. Janice E. Khary Carson, Rev. Christian Broadcasting Net- McWhorter, TiRhohn Sand- Way of Greater Toledo, Keith ing Out to Embrace Our Sons Carson, conference founder, Carson’s nephew, took the work and former co-anchor ers, and Lawrence Tribble Wilkowski, Prosecutor Julia – Save Our Sons). in which she encouraged the theme to heart in taking the for WTVG-13abc, who had while participants and men- Bates, Star Academy of To- The conference’s theme men in attendance to greet mentor role on with his wife’s his personal journey of re- tors continued to hold guided ledo, Alpha Kappa Alpha “Embracing our Sons,” fo- each other. “Heroes are reach- three nephews. “All their fa- uniting with his father fea- conversations based on the cused on building relation- ing out to our sons, this is an thers are locked up, and right tured on The Oprah Winfrey objective and goals of the (Continued on Page 14) October 05, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union’s Appreciation Banquet Sojourner’s Truth Staff

The Toledo Urban Fed- ence through the years she Board Member Thelma Tisdale and eral Credit Union (TUFCU) had spent building her steel Dept of Neighborhoods Director held its Annual Meeting and operations into the power- Kattie Bond Appreciation Banquet on house financial entities they Friday, September 30 at the are today. Toledo Zoo’s Nairobi Pavil- Bates and her husband, ion and celebrated 15 years John Bates, will be heading of service to residents in the TUFCU’s campaign to raise central city. $1 million in capital. Those The evening opened funds will be used to bolster with mistress of ceremonies the credit union’s capital re- Doni Miller recounting the serves and also help to fi- journey – the trials and tri- nance the construction of umphs – that TUFCU had the new TUFCU building at undergone during its early the corner of Dorr Street and days in an attempt to gain a Detroit Avenue. Board Member Edwin foothold in the community. TUFCU’s mission is to Mabry and Suzette Cowell Board President Charles achieve economic empow- Welch welcomed the attend- erment through education ees – about 125 strong – for its members to be active and thanked them for their partners in the community. contributions and support. After saxophonist Arthur Bishop’s solo, President John and and CEO Suzette Cowell led Sarah Bates the presentations to the honorees. The honorees were all thanked for their contributions to the credit union in a variety of ways over the years. The banquet’s keynote address was delivered by Sarah Bates, CEO of Nu Tek Doni Miller and Sisters of Notre Dame Steel. Bates took the audi- Annette Wright The Sojourner’s

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Health Section September 2011•Health Section September 2011•Health Section September 2011•Health Section September 2011 Erika White: Bringing the Vibe at Fitzone by Erika By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor gram. At 6:00 a.m. Of course to achieve port of family, particularly Hair, especially among Why so early? such results, she had to her mother, sister and hus- so many African-American “Because fat people change her lifestyle. band – a support system, women, is unfortunately a don’t want anyone to see So often one hears that she says, she really determining factor in us working out,” she says when someone starts out needed. whether they will persevere with a chuckle. on a course to lose weight She also needed Angela in doing those things nec- The workouts, however, and get healthy, she loses Steward, a fitness motiva- essary to make the move did not cause the pounds those friends who resent tor and Sojourner’s Truth towards better health. to fall away all by them- the change. Some of that columnist with a story of “Hair or health?” asks selves. She had to do some- did happen in White’s case. weight gain and loss so White. “Is that really a de- thing about her diet. She estimates she lost half very similar to White’s. cision?” She found Weight of her friends, but the other “Angela’s my mentor,” But, as she notes, it re- Watchers and that program half, fortunately, joined her says White. “I started tak- ally doesn’t have to be one taught her how to eat, what in her journey towards ing her class and one day or the other. Do what needs she said to me ‘have you to be done to make the hair ever thought about teach- situation manageable, she ing?’ After working with says, then move on and her, it took another two start losing weight and get- years before I started teach- ting healthy. ing. I wouldn’t be doing this She did. if it hadn’t been for her.” Eight years ago, after the White started Fitzone birth of her daughter, White several years ago and now found herself tipping the conducts her classes four scales at 265. She knew she times a week at various stu- wanted to lose weight but dios around town. One of the first discus- or muscle build-up goals had no clear idea of how to On Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. sions Erika White has with that an individual might go about it. and Saturdays at 11 a.m., someone who has ap- voice. So she started going to she leads her class at Super proached her to enter her “What are you going to The University of Toledo Fitness on Dorr and fitness workouts – Fitzone do about your hair?” she Rec Center to put in some Reynolds; on Mondays at by Erika - involves factors will ask of a woman who is time on the elliptical ma- 6:30 p.m., she conducts pri- other than the weight loss just about to start the pro- chines. marily a weight training class at Urban Active. On Sundays at 6 p.m. she can be found at the DPD Stu- dios. The challenge for White when she started conduct- ing her own program was to offer something new to the marketplace. “Never copy another instructor’s style,” her men- tor Steward advised her. So White took the car- diovascular workout that Steward taught her and in- corporated weight training into her classes. She choreographed ev- erything herself and mixed it all together seamlessly to arrive at a workout that, as she says, covers all muscle groups. That’s what she gives to her classes. What does she receive? to eat and how to hold her- health. “It’s the best experience self accountable. That “I changed my friends,” I have all day,” she says. “I worked. Not all at once, she she said of those whom she enjoy going in and bring- stresses. But it worked in lost. “One of [the problems ing the vibe and teaching just the gradual way that fit in our community] is that them. But I am also very her timetable. we use food to celebrate humbled by people who She took her time and everything. I had my fat come to my class.” over the course of several friends and we enjoyed eat- For more information on years, the pounds eventu- ing — for everything.” Fitzone, call 1-888-252-6031 ally melted away. Close to The group fitness or email 100 pounds melted away. A lifestyle that White em- [email protected]. size 20 when she started braced enabled her to meet her quest for better health, new friends. And, thank- she is now a size 10. fully, she did have the sup- October 05, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7

Health Section September 2011•Health Section September 2011•Health Section September 2011•Health Section September 2011 Trick or Treat? Open Forum for RNs By Patrice Powers-Barker, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County Guest Column Offered Oct. 18 Kids get plenty of candy trick-or-treating. Often adults get plenty of candy and sweets too! Use some of these ideas to enjoy and celebrate the fall season as well as increase healthy Special to The Truth eating. Whether you have kids at home or you are a kid at heart, here are some ideas for sweet treats and snacks during the fall. The University of Toledo College of Nursing, in cooperation with Bowling Green As always, “think your drink.” Do you really want to drink all those extra calories from added State University Firelands College, will host an Open Forum for Registered Nurses sugar? A lot of the added sugar people get throughout the day comes from sodas, sports 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, in Cedar Point Center conference room 1004 at BGSU drinks, energy drinks and fruit flavored drinks in addition to cakes, cookies, ice cream and other Firelands in Huron. desserts. Stick with water, fat-free milk and serving sizes of apple cider or 100 percent fruit juice. Make fruit the every day dessert. Serve baked apples, fresh pears or enjoy a fruit salad Prospective students are welcome to stop by to meet with nursing representatives instead of a high-calorie dessert. For Halloween, choose orange fruits – oranges, cantaloupe, from the UT College of Nursing and BGSU Firelands College. peaches, mangos. These fruits can be served fresh, canned, frozen or dried. Think about the color, taste, crunch of healthy foods. Sugary foods that are marketed to The open forum is for registered nurses (RNs) interested in pursuing the RN to kids are advertised as “fun foods”. Healthy foods can be fun foods also. Create a smiley face Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and RNs with bachelor’s degrees interested with sliced bananas and raisins. Cut fruit slices or sandwiches into fun and easy shapes with in achieving Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees with majors in advanced cookie cutters. Enjoy fresh, crispy apple slices with a healthy dip. practice, education or clinical nurse leader.

Pumpkin Pudding Dip Graduate certificates are offered for RNs with MSN degrees. A person with a Serve this recipe as a pudding or use as a dip with apple slices or graham crackers. Six bachelor’s degree who is not a nurse but is interested in becoming an RN is invited servings. to explore the MSN Graduate Entry Clinical Nurse Leader program. A Doctor of Ingredients: Nursing Practice (DNP) program also is offered jointly with Wright State University. · 1 small package instant vanilla or butterscotch pudding mix (can also use sugar free) · 2 cups low fat milk Undergraduate courses in the nursing major are offered on line with a variety of · 1 15-ounce can pumpkin (or 1 ¾ cups baked pumpkin) learning experiences. Nursing advisors are available at the UT Health Science · 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or use cinnamon) Campus in Toledo and BGSU Firelands in Huron. The baccalaureate program is Directions: offered as a consortium with UT and BGSU. All of the Master of Science in Nursing 1. Mix instant pudding with milk in large bowl. Whip with a wire whisk until it is completely courses are offered at the UT Health Science Campus, with an on line option for some blended. core courses. The DNP is designed as a post-master’s program and utilizes distance 2. Stir in the pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice learning technology. 3. Pour into a medium bowl, cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Making your own sweet treats verses buying them at the grocery store is a great way to For more information about the Open Forum for Registered Nurses or nursing limit the amount of extra fat and sugar and to increase the amount of vitamins from fruits and programs in general, contact UT’s College of Nursing at 419.383.5810 or vegetables. Any of these recipes sound good? All of these fall recipes have been a healthy [email protected], or the BGSU Firelands nursing office at 800.322.4787 or hit at area community events and programs. You can use canned pumpkin for both the cake 419.433.5560, ext. 20668. and the previous dip recipe or you can bake your own pie pumpkin. “Pie” pumpkins are usually smaller and more tender than the really large pumpkins sold for Jack-o-Lanterns. If you do bake your own pumpkin, (or decorate a Jack-o-Lantern) be sure to roast the seeds for a crunchy snack. Chocolate Pumpkin Cake Ingredients: · 1 package (1 pound, 2.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix · 1-15 ounce can pumpkin (or 1 ¾ cups baked pumpkin) · 1 teaspoon cinnamon · 2/3 cup water · 3 eggs · 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions: 1. Combine cake mix, pumpkin, cinnamon, water, and eggs in a large mixer bowl. 2. Beat at low speed for 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. 3. Pour into greased and floured 9x13" cake pan. 4. Bake in preheated 350° F oven for 35-40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the cake center comes out clean. 5. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Don’t forget, there are still recommended serving sizes. For instance, this one 9x13" Chocolate Pumpkin cake will have 24 servings. Also, it is not a sugar-free dessert. There is plenty of sugar in the boxed cake mix. The advantage of this recipe compared to a store-bought chocolate cake is the addition of Vitamin A and the reduction of extra fat added from oil. Use your smaller cake plate to eat a reasonable serving and enjoy!

It’s easy to make your own fruit pocket! Compared to a slice of apple pie or a fried fruit pocket at a fast food restaurant, this one will have less fat, you can choose to use whole grain tortillas for extra fiber and you can choose your favorite fruit filling. Try fresh, shredded apples or canned peaches and add some dried raisins or cranberries if you would like!

Fruit Pockets Ingredients for one fruit pocket: · 1 Tortilla · ¼ cup of fruit (can be canned, fresh and/or dried) · ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Directions: 1. Warm tortilla in the microwave for a couple seconds to make it easier to handle. 2. Drain canned fruit juice or wash fresh fruit and chop into small pieces. 3. Fill one half of the tortilla with fruit, sprinkle with cinnamon and roll up. 4. Place on baking sheet and cut slashes on the top to allow steam to escape. 5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-12 minutes or until lightly brown.

The “trick” this fall is to decide how you will make easy changes for sweet “treats”! If you have any questions, please contact OSU Extension, Lucas County at 419-213-4254 or visit our website at www.lucas.osu.edu Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth October 05, 2011 Never Forget Your Fitness Journey! By Angela Steward, Fitness Motivator Guest Column I’ve been writing monthly but deep down inside, I was you want to be physically? If fitness articles for The disappointed and angry at not, take the first step to- Sojourner’s Truth since 2009, myself for letting my weight wards improving your health and through my articles I’ve get so out of control. When I and appearance. Take con- been blessed to be able to looked in the mirror every day, trol and focus on your AF- share my fitness journey with the reflection I saw was the TER picture! you, and you’ve shared your same size 10 person I was in I hope my pictures will fitness stories with me. high school. It never occurred help you in your fitness jour- Like everyone else, my fit- to me that I had gained over ney. I bought this shirt in Las ness journey has many twists 70 pounds and needed a size Vegas (Mandalay Bay) at the and turns. I have good 18. In my mind I still looked beginning of my journey. It is months. I have bad months. I the same. I was in denial and a man’s size XXLarge, and it gain weight. I lose weight. didn’t want to face the fact was pretty tight on me then! My goal is to be healthy and that I’d given up on myself. That’s pretty scary! So get happy, being skinny is not a As I mentioned in my “BE- motivated, take your before requirement. I eat the foods I FORE AND AFTER” article picture, begin your fitness love in moderation. I exercise in 2009, fortunately several journey! My wish is for you daily and I enjoy my life. I’m “A-HA” (awakening) mo- to find your “a-ha” moment, not a calorie counter, but I ments happened to me: my to look and feel FABULOUS, read food labels, just to get a close friend commented on not skinny, for the remainder general idea of how many my weight gain while I was of your life! Find your “A- calories I’m eating. I’m com- visiting her, not rude, but just offended – and she let me the dressing room because a mirror, I still see a size 18 HA” moment! fortable with my health, enough for me to see how know it. She had been my size 16 dress was too tight person. When I shop, out of Yours in Fitness! weight, and curves. I exercise much weight I had gained. (2) doctor for many years, so at and the sales lady was bring- habit I grab a large instead of Angela R. Steward to stay healthy and fit, not I went to my doctor for my the time she felt very comfort- ing a size 18 to my dressing a medium. No matter what, I Creator of Fabulously skinny. I have always talked yearly physical and com- able in being honest with me room. THESE SITUATIONS still see myself as the same Fit about how much I used to plained about my sore knees – to this day I love my doc- AND “A-HA” EXPERI- size 18 person – she never Fitness Program weigh, but I wanted you to and swollen ankles. I had no tor– she saved my life. (3) ENCES BROUGHT ME OUT leaves me! For me, that is a Co-Owner of STUDIO see my BEFORE and AFTER energy and I felt sluggish. I And then to make matters OF DENIAL! good thing because even FITNESS pictures! asked her for medication to worse, my ex-spouse com- I began my fitness jour- though I’ve arrived at MY 1413 Bernath Parkway My husband actually says give me energy and take away mented on my weight! “Wow, ney, I stuck with it, I stayed ideal weight, I’m still very (off Airport Highway) he doesn’t remember me be- my knee and ankle pain. She what you gonna do motivated. I made healthier aware of MY journey. So I’ve Email: ing that heavy. I do! I was told me if I lost 40 pounds the Biggums”??? That really food choices, I controlled my learned to appreciate where [email protected] overweight; I lacked energy, pain in my knees and ankles hurt, but it was a valid ques- food portions and I exercised I’ve been, because I don’t Cell: (419) 699-9399 motivation and self-confi- would disappear. I was of- tion. (4) I also wrote about my daily. And even today, want to go through it again! Check me out @: dence. I always dressed nice, fended and I let her know it. dreaded trip to Dillard’s, though I’ve lost almost 70 This week, take your BE- www.facebook.com/fabfitu got my nails and hair done, She was offended that I was where I broke down in tears in pounds, when I look in the FORE picture. Are you where & www.youtube/fabfitu October 05, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9

Dear Ryan,

I am starting a workout program and I’m not sure how much weight I should be using. I don’t want to get big and bulky. I just want to tone up and look good for the fall. How much weight would be good for me to start with and how long before I see results? Carol

Dear Carol, Congratulations to you for starting your new program. First I would like to rid you of the myth that you will get big and bulky if you weight train. You are not a man nor are you built like one. You will get more muscle tone, burn more calories, have a ton of energy, feel better about yourself plus develop your new body. So, bulking up will not happen for you. You would have to increase calories and lift heavy for a few years to get large muscles. Now you don’t have an excuse not to train hard. Use a weight that you are comfortable with and can get a hard 12 repetitions. Sometimes I take my clients through a one rep max test to determine how much weight they can comfortably use for the workouts that we start with. I take 50 percent of their max weight and do two sets of 12-15 reps per body part. Here is how to find you one rep max. If you are using a selectorized stack machine use a light weight to warm the muscle. After 12-15 reps increase the weight by one plate and do only one repetition. Continue this process until you can not lift the weights for one complete rep. Let’s say the last rep you fully completed was 100 pounds. You would take 50 percent of the weight and begin your workouts with that poundage. You may have to change the percents depending on the strengths of each muscle group. This will work the muscle and bring results. I f you do your weight training three times a week and follow a good eating regiment you will see results in a few short weeks. Remember that losing more than two to three pounds a week will result in losing muscle tissue and not body fat. Also, you may not lose much weight so pay more attention to how you look and how your clothes are fitting. Set realistic goals and stick to it. Good luck achieving your Dream Body and feel free to contact me with anymore questions.

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NAACP Communications: The Childhood Obesity Epidemic By Shavon Arline Guest Column Childhood obesity is an likely to live in poor, unsafe costs on obesity-related ill- epidemic in America, espe- communities where there are nesses, which adds up to as cially in America’s communi- few opportunities for physi- much as $14 billion a year. ties of color. Over the past 40 cal activity, higher exposures On September 27, 2011, the years, obesity rates have to harmful environmental fac- NAACP unveiled its Child- soared more than four-fold tors, and limited access to hood Obesity Advocacy among children ages six to healthy food options. Manual, which is designed 11. Today, 31.8 percent of The toll that this problem to provide NAACP units and youth between two and 19 is taking on these children other grass roots organiza- years of age – or 23 million and their families, not to men- tions with the tools they need kids – are obese or signifi- tion the nation as a whole, is to address the childhood cantly overweight. If noth- immense. Psychologically, obesity epidemic. The manual ing is done, this may be the obese children and adoles- provides an advocacy first generation that will not cents are targets of early and agenda designed to change outlive their parents. systematic social discrimina- policies and programs at the The NAACP views child- tion, leading to low self-es- local, state, and federal lev- hood obesity as a civil rights teem which, in turn, can hinder els, and to build an effective, issue. One would think that a academic and social growth community-wide plan to pro- child’s risk for obesity would and functioning. Physically, mote healthy behavior in black be determined by genetic and it has been proven that obese families. biological factors. In fact, ma- young people have an 80 We must ensure that jor disparities exist based on percent chance of growing neighborhoods have ad- race, ethnicity and socio-eco- up to be obese adults, put- equate parks and recreation nomic status. ting them at higher risk for centers where children can A full 38 percent of Latino associated health problems play year-round. We must children and 34.9 percent of like diabetes. Financially, encourage local grocers and African-American children these health costs drain fami- corner stores to provide fresh are overweight or obese, com- lies, communities and the fruits and vegetables, and pared with 30.7 percent of nation: people in the United assist them in reaching that White children. Simply put, States spend about nine per- goal. We must increase ac- children of color are more cent of their total medical (Continued on Page 10) Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth October 05, 2011

Health Section September 2011•Health Section September 2011•Health Section September 2011•Health Section September 2011 Breast Cancer Awareness … and Prevention By Dianne Pettis, MS, FNP=BC Guest Column also get breast cancer. ing in the breast, or anywhere going “veggie”. Researchers tion; particularly estrogens month. You’ll most like see You should perform a across the chest or under- have also found that people which promote cancer cell some health benefits. self breast exam once per arms. who avoid meat are much less growth in the breast tissue Breast cancer research month, and have an exam · A change in the size likely to develop breast can- and other organs. and funding has greatly im- performed by your primary or shape of the breast. cer. Stated another way, veg- · Cancer-causing proved the treatment and care provider once per year. I · A change in the etarians are 40 percent less compounds are formed dur- survival rates today. My start teaching teenagers how skin, areola, or nipple; the likely to develop cancers than ing processing, cooking at mom’s only sister died many to perform self breast exams skin may become scaly, feel meat-eaters. What is the ben- high temperatures, or burn- years ago from breast cancer. so they can get into the habit warm, have the appearance efit? ing (grilling). The higher the She still might be here if she and get comfortable perform- resembling an orange peel, · Meat does not pro- temperature, the more the were being treated today. ing the exam. Performing this become red, or feel warm. vide the fiber, anti-oxidents, compounds form. Please get your routine exam can be so easy to forget. · Nipple discharge and other nutrients that pro- Now if you eat meat, you mammograms, do your The best time to perform (other than when breast feed- tect against cancer. Fruits, need to cook it thoroughly. monthly self exams, and eat the exam is about one week ing), or inverted nipples. vegetables, and grains pro- And yes, there are some nu- your veggies! Early detection after a menstrual period. At Make an appointment to vide the fiber and the nutri- tritional benefits to eating and prevention are key. R.I.P. It’s strange to watch a this time, the breasts are not be evaluated if you notice ents. some meats. If you go veggie Aunt Connie. professional football game as “lumpy” or tender. For any of the symptoms or signs · Meat and dairy the right way, you can get the and see all the football play- those who no longer have above. Mammograms should products have animal pro- nutrients your body needs. Dianne Pettis, Family ers donned in their pink ac- periods, pick a day once per be performed once per year teins and saturated fats which Do some research and try it Nurse Practitioner, can be cessories. It’s a wonderful month and mark it on your after age 40, or begin sooner increase hormone produc- for a day, a week, or even a reached at 1-888-887-4429 gesture for them to help bring calendar as a reminder. Search if you are at higher risk for awareness this month to the Internet or ask your pri- breast cancer. Americans Invited to Discuss Medications breast cancer. Though still mary care provider for a how- Genetics always plays a high, the breast cancer rates to diagram. Be sure to include major role in risk for disease. for Pain and Pain Symptoms with Nation’s have actually been going your entire chest and under- Breast cancer risk doubles if down thanks to focus on arms because these areas also your mother, sister or daugh- Pharmacists warning signs, awareness of contain breast tissue. ter has been diagnosed with In honor of Pain Aware- other healthcare providers to healthcare provider. risks, and prevention mea- When you perform the it. Lifestyle habits – un- ness Month, the American ensure the appropriate medi- ·If you are taking a pre- sures. Recent estimates are exam once per month, you’ll healthy ones – also increase Pharmacists Association cations are used, patients scription medication for pain, that one in eight women will be more able to notice a your risk. Smoking, obesity, (APhA) encourages patients understand how to use these talk with your pharmacist or get breast cancer at some change from the previous excessive alcohol intake, sed- to have an open discussion medications and that the best other healthcare provider be- point in their lifetime (up to 85 month. Warning signs to look entary lifestyle, high stress with their pharmacist about outcomes are being achieved. fore taking additional pain or years old). Much of the focus for during an exam are: and exposure to BPA (a their pain and the medications A few general guidelines cough/cold medication. Many is on women, but men can · A lump or thicken- chemical found in many plas- they take for pain. to follow when it comes to prescription and nonprescrip- tics) all contribute to in- Millions suffer from acute pain and pain medications in- tion pain medications have creased cancer risk. Another or chronic pain, and the ef- clude: ingredients that are the same lifestyle factor you can con- fects of pain place significant ·Talk with your pharmacist or work the same way and if Obesity trol is diet. There is a great strain on the emotional and about your symptoms and all taken together could result in body of research on the role (Continued from Page 9) financial wellbeing of patients the medications you are tak- serious problems. of diet and cancer risk and and their families. According ing – prescription, over-the- ·Talk with your pharmacist cess to health care for all Americans, in order to address development. to a recent Institute of Medi- counter and herbal about the many prescription obesity from a young age and keep future obesity-related Dietary factors are found cine Report, more than 116 supplements. Your pharma- and over-the-counter medica- illnesses under control. With active units in every state to be associated with at least million Americans suffer from cist can help you select the tions that contain the pain throughout the United States, we believe we are well 30 percent of cancers in the chronic pain and pain (acute proper over-the-counter medi- medication acetaminophen equipped to engage community and state leaders in this Western countries, and 20 and chronic) costs society up cation based on your pain (also known as APAP or fight to save this and the next generation. percent in developing coun- to $635 billion annually. level, other medications you Tylenol). Your pharmacist can Children growing up in poor communities already lack tries. Up to 80 percent of There are numerous medi- are taking, and the possibility help you assess how much so many opportunities that others take for granted. We breast, bowel, and prostate cation therapies that can be of drug interactions or side you are taking and ensure you cannot burden them any more by taking away their choice cancers are related to dietary used for treating pain. As effects. If your pain is severe stay within recommended lim- to live a healthy life. For the sake of our children and our factors! Since October is also medication experts, pharma- or warrants a prescription, its. nation’s health and well-being, we must address the Vegetarian Awareness cists are able to work with your pharmacist will refer you ·Your pharmacist can talk childhood obesity epidemic plaguing our nation today. Month, I’ll put in a plug for patients, their physicians and to your physician or other to you about the goals and expectations you have for the medication you were pre- scribed for pain. They can help you understand the medica- tion and how long it will take to work. Your pharmacist can work with your physician and other healthcare providers to help you monitor progress to- ward your goals. Pharmacists work with physicians and other health care providers to optimize care, improve medication use and prevent disease. To achieve the best outcomes for their condition, patients should maintain regular visits with all of their health care providers. APhA encourages patients to fill all prescriptions with one pharmacy, get to know their pharmacist on a first name basis, complete an annual medication check-up with their pharmacist, carry an up-to- date medication and vaccina- tion list and share important medical information with each of their health care providers. October 05, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11

Health Section September 2011•Health Section September 2011•Health Section September 2011•Health Section September 2011 O’s Best Advice Ever! by the Editors of O, The Oprah Magazine c.2011, Oxmoor House $29.95 / $32.95 Canada 320 pages, includes index By Terri Schlichenmeyer

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Eberly Center for Hollywood Casino Toledo Now Accepting Applications for Dealer Positions Women Has New Special to The Truth Leadership, With the exterior of Hollywood Casino Toledo almost complete, the focus now moves to building the team Prepares for that will work inside. Beginning today, applications are being accepted through hollywoodcasinotoledo.com for hundreds of dealer positions that will begin training on October 31 through Owens Community College.

Expansion Candidates will be trained how to deal all types of table games from Blackjack and Roulette to Craps and Special to The Truth Poker. Individuals who excel in the training classes may be tapped for supervisory roles. This month, the Eberly Center entered a new phase, moving from the Office of the Provost to the Office of “Today marks an important step for us at Hollywood Casino,” said General Manager Richard St. Jean. Equity and Diversity in the Division of External Affairs. “We are beginning the process, hiring the first big wave of more than 1,200 employees that will make up the Lawrence J. Burns, vice president for external affairs, team responsible for the successful opening of Toledo’s casino. Applications will be evaluated in the order said the goals of the division and those of the center created numerous opportunities to advance and empower that we receive them, so we encourage everyone to apply early.” women at UT and in the community. “The University of Toledo’s mission to improve the Hollywood Casino’s GM also commented on what type of candidates they expect to hire. “First and human condition is foremost, individuals who are skilled in working with people will have a significant edge,” says St. Jean. demonstrated in a Shanda Gore “Those that thrive in a dealer position tend to be outgoing, friendly and enjoy providing the highest level of number of areas like that of the services guest service.” provided in the Eberly Center for St. Jean also commented on one of Penn National Gaming’s early commitments to the region. that 90 Women,” Burns percent of the casino’s workforce will be hired from the local area. “The number of talented individuals in the said. “By creating a region is impressive, and will allow us to not only keep our promise, but to also uphold the high standards culture of diversity, we will maintain for casino operations.” our goal is to have a safe and welcoming environment not Vice President of Human Resources Chrystal Herndon feels confident that her team is prepared to handle only in the Eberly the anticipated high level of interest for these jobs, and is excited to begin the search for Toledo’s best and Center, but across brightest campus.” Burns said that “We are extremely excited to begin the process of recruiting fellow Toledoans for our team, and are Shanda Gore, Ed.D., associate vice prepared for what we expect will be a tremendous interest from the community for these positions”. president for eq- uity, diversity and Applicants for these dealer positions at Hollywood Casino Toledo must meet the minimum requirements for community engagement, was a natural fit to lead the employment, which are: center. Gore also leads the Minority Business Develop- ment Center and the Culture Building Institute that in- • Must be 21 years of age cludes diversity training workshops for all UT campuses. • “Shanda has done a great job promoting and working Have a high school diploma or equivalent to create a culture that embraces equity and diversity • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays across campus,” he said. • Submit to and pass a drug test and background check Gore said she is honored by the appointment and is • Commit to at least five weeks of training for 20 hours per week looking forward to expanding its reach with both new community partners and outreach to students. “The center has community partners, but we have had Additional details for the positions available and pre-employment requirements are available on line and in a number of new potential collaborators coming forward the on line application at hollywoodcasinotoledo.com. that would like to work with the center,” Gore said. “We are currently exploring these relationships to better con- Dealer School is voluntary. Applicants who are accepted for Dealer School will not be paid and are not nect with students and provide community outreach Hollywood Casino Toledo employees. Those who successfully complete dealer school must obtain their opportunities that both enrich the student experience and license from the State of Ohio before they become Hollywood Casino employees. support women both on and off campus. “We also now have a great synergy between the Minority Business Development Center and the Eberly Center for Women that can help build a pipeline to entrepreneurship,” she said. About Hollywood Casino Toledo

Penn National Gaming, Inc is developing the $300 million Hollywood Casino Toledo, located on the banks of the Maumee River opposite downtown Toledo. Upon opening, it will include approximately 2,000 slot machines, 60 table games and a poker room with 20 tables in 125,000 square feet of gaming space. Other amenities will include structured and surface parking, a fine dining steakhouse & piano bar, buffet, sports bar, casual grill and a live entertainment ultra lounge. The full-service casino will employ approximately 1,200 people on top of the 2,100 construction jobs currently in place. October 05, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 VH1 Tackles Black Issues Better than BET By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture would be leading this agenda media to bring truth to the justice to light by admitting These people could roll a Not just rapper’s lyrics, to restore class and dignity black experience I’ve ever that media hysteria tactics tank up in your house just but even their style of dress… to our story on the small seen. were employed by major news because you live in the inner all influenced by the dope screen, but that has not been Without being preachy, it outlets in the 80s to exacer- city possibly five houses game. the case. educates. bate the crack problem by away from the real dope spot, This documentary is bril- Instead what I have found I mean, while 106 & Park is whipping people into such a but if they run a tank through liant. is that VH1 is actually doing showing former crack dealers fearful state that it became your living room and it was So brilliant because it just as much, if not more good in their videos, VH1 is ex- okay to lock up any black the wrong house then you brings much needed truth to for black folks than BET has plaining the history of how face. just sit there with a hole in the forefront. done in years. crack came to be, and how it And this part isn’t the part your wall and nothing you So brilliant because it puts Think back. VH1 used to influenced rap music. with the rappers, this is former can do about it. This is all things in perspective for rap be the station you would This program is genius in D.E.A. agents and law en- documented. Proof on film, fans and those born and watch if you wanted to catch its format. forcement officials admitting that these things occurred. raised in the inner city. the adult contemporary hits It picks two well-known that much of what went on in In explaining crack’s domi- The question is: Why of icons like Madonna, Janet and respected rap figures the 80s as a response to nance on the culture of inner wasn’t the network that An icon of black culture Jackson and Whitney Hous- from both coasts and uses crack’s hold on the inner cit- city life, it becomes neces- claims to be here for us bril- and hip-hop music willingly ton and BET used to hit you their personal tales involv- ies was actually racist and sary to explain how it influ- liant enough to do this in- made a buffoon of himself with Teen Summit and, years ing the crack epidemic to exploitative. enced our music. stead of VH1? with a series of shows on later, Tavis Smiley. serve the larger purpose of Let’s remember also, you Anyone who read Jay Z’s Black Entertainment Tele- VH1. Flavor Flav may have It was not meant to last diving into the issue head on. can’t talk about crack with- book from last year, Decoded, vision doesn’t seem to care made some black people because TV has to remain This program features Rick out talking about cocaine. will remember how he ex- about bringing any truth to cringe with his antics, how- fresh, but at least it made Ross. It deals with the general plained the narrative of hip- the experiences of black and ever, he eventually won ex- sense. The real Freeway Ricky acceptance of cocaine as it hop itself is forever linked to brown people in this country. ecutive producer control over The black network dealt Ross … arguably the most was the drug of choice for the narrative of a hustler. While other networks find his shows. with black issues while still successful black drug king- high society types and the Because hip-hop was born a way to entertain yet sneak Entertaining to some, em- offering tons of music and pin the west coast ever wit- double standard in demoniz- out of reporting the world a little education in here and barrassing to others, one entertainment. And the net- nessed. ing people who abuse the around us, when that became there, they are doing a better thing remains clear: work named strictly for play- The “Planet Rock…” same drug in its caked or the world around us it be- job of educating us than we VH1 is just as good if not ing VIDEO HITS, did just documentary explains how rocked up form. came part of the story. are. better than BET when it that… played videos of art- crack was used to target in- It deals with the unneces- Well, this documentary And to me, that’s sad as comes to creating black star ists who were crossover pop ner city youth in unfair sen- sary force used by police in picks up where he left off by hell. power. successes. tencing practices by law en- the 80s who actually used examining even early foun- I mean really, how many Both networks, hell ... Slowly but surely things forcement across the coun- military battering tanks to dation era hip-hop and ex- times are they gonna air media in its entirety is quite started to change with both try. destroy suspected crack posing how the narrative “Baby Boy”? skillful at exploiting us. channels birthing sister net- That’s a truth already houses. began to include more and From Antoine Dodson’s works that would house most known to most people Yeah, now it’s clicking. more references. See you all next week. “Hide ya wife, hide ya kids” of their musical content as who’ve been paying atten- tirade turned pop culture their parent company in com- tion, but skillfully brought to sound bite, black folks aren’t mon, Viacom, re-structured the forefront in this program necessarily being forced to all three cable TV music gi- for anyone so far removed seem foolish. ants (MTV included) to fo- from it that they may only But when it is scripted TV cus more on reality TV and have the poison of the nightly engineered for ratings and reruns. news to rely upon when think- advertising dollars, best be- Still, somehow .. in all that ing of black youth. lieve that there is rhyme and mess, VH1 found a way to For me, it was especially reason behind what is made squeeze out a gem. gripping because this pro- available to the viewing pub- Sporadically, VH1 does a gram did something I love to lic. series called “Rock Docs” witness but rarely do: it Images are crafted, stereo- which is short for documen- served as a media critique of types are reinforced and per- tary. media. ception is created. The purpose is like doing Many of you know my The only cure for the on- a “behind the music” on mu- field of study, so you see going character assassina- sic itself by exploring par- why this would interest me. tion of black Americans in ticular elements of the cul- Think of the Holocaust, the media is to fight back with ture surrounding a sound or one of the greatest human respectable images that get era in entertainment. atrocities witnessed on earth. at the heart of who we are and “Planet Rock: The Story Part of how it began was we face. of Hip Hop and the Crack with a media/PR campaign to You would think Black Generation” is one of the most incite paranoia. Entertainment Television powerful uses of mainstream This documentary brings CLASSIFIEDS Page 14 October 05, 2011 Conference (Continued from Page 4) Bush, PhD, Peggy J. Coleman, Barbie Harrison, Elnora M.Ed, Rev. Robert Culp, PhD, Howard, Larry Murphy, T. Edward and Avie Dixon, Jean Overton, Jesse Phifer, Judge Charles Doneghy, MSW, Larry Sykes, Lindsey Albert Earl Jr, Judi Ellis, Whitehead, M.Ed, and Carter Samuel Hancock, Ed.D, Wilson, PhD.

October 11

Visionary of Fresh Start – The Free- dom Experience Free Workshop: “The Present;” Discussion of how to find happiness; Sanger Branch Library;

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Financial Advocate Coordinator/FT Invitation For Bids NORTHGATE APARTMENTS Oversee and monitor the activities of all Financial Collingwood Green Phase I - Mid-Rise 610 STICKNEY AVENUE Stability Advocates by following the United Way Now Accepting Applications for 1 and 2 Bed- Agreement, Procedural Manual and outcome mea- Senior Building room Apartments sures. Send resumes Att: FSC 1020 Varland Toledo, IFB #08-07 Mature Adult Community for Persons 55 and Oh 43605 The Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) Older. Rent Based on In- will receive sealed bids for the construction of come. Heat, Appliances, Collingwood Green Phase I - Mid-Rise Senior Drapes, Carpeting In- Bids received in accordance with law until Musician Wanted Building. cluded. Call (419) 729- Second Baptist is in search of a musician who can Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 11AM ET. Pre-Bid 7118 for details. play and teach. Contact the church at 419-865-7702 Conference held October 13, 2011 at 11:00 AM IFB documents available at or Pastor J.L. Boose at 419-340 4198. ET, 201 Belmont Ave. City Blueprint of Toledo, 3455 Briarfield Blvd., Suite D, Maumee, OH 43537, 419-243-7271; Fax 419-243- 6418; Newfax Corporation, 333 W. Woodruff, Toledo, OH 43697, 419-241-5157; Fax 419-241-2018; and INTERESTED BIDDERS: www.lucasmha.org. All bidders required to meet the TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS – DIS- Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportu- TRICT SECURITY & N.O.C. RENOVA- nity requirements as described in Executive Order #11246. (TTY 419-259-9529) TION AT DEVILBISS ACADEMIC AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of Education of the Toledo Public School District until 1:00 p.m. on October 26, 2011, at the Toledo Public Schools Treasurers’ Room 3, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608, for all labor, material and supervision necessary for the District Security & N.O.C Renovation at DeVilbiss Academic and Tech- Snow Plow Operators with Vehicles nology Center, as more fully described in the draw- The City of Toledo, Streets, Bridges and Harbor ings and specifications for the project prepared by Division is interested in contracting with owners/ Thomas Porter Architects, and will be opened pub- operators of snow plow vehicles for plowing on resi- licly and read immediately thereafter. dential streets during heavy snow conditions. All bids must be received by 2:00 p.m. September 27, 2011. Bid Documents for the project may be examined For a copy of the bid proposals and specifications at the F.W. Dodge plan room in Columbus, Builders contact: Streets, Bridges and Harbor; 1189 W. Cen- Exchange in Toledo, University of Toledo – Capacity tral Avenue; Toledo, Ohio 43610. Phone: 419-245- Building, E.O.P.A. – Hamilton Building, Northwest 1575 Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and The Plan Room in Ann Arbor, Construction Association of Michigan, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Pianist Wanted and Ohio Construction News. Special Notice Church looking for a dedicated, RE: Examinations for Journeyman responsible and dependable Bidders may obtain copies of the documents Wireman Gospel Pianist to play for starting October 5, 2011 which can be purchased Sunday morning services. from Toledo Blueprint, 6964 McNerney Road, Applications for the Journeyman Inside Wireman For more information contact: 419-215-9020 Northwood, Ohio 43619, phone: (419) 661-9841. test will be accepted October 10-14, 2011 at the Drawings may be obtained on CD-ROM for no International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local cost with the purchase of the specifications. 8, 807 Lime City Road, Rossford, Ohio between 9:00 a.m. And 3:00 p.m. The qualifications to be eligible for A PREBID CONFERENCE is scheduled for Octo- this examination are: YOUR AD HERE! ber 13, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. at DeVilbiss Academic and Technology Center located at 255 Upton Blvd., · Must be 18 years of age or over. Toledo, Ohio 43613. We will meet in the rear (west) · Must live in the jurisdiction of Local 8 for one of the building. year prior to application. APARTMENTS · Must have proof of 4 years employment in the Abundant Life of Perrysburg is a subsidized inde- pendent housing facility for those 62 or older. We are If you have any questions or a need for additional commercial/industrial electrical construction indus- located in a beautiful, quiet residential setting in information, please direct all questions in writing to try. Perrysburg. Abundant Life offers one bedroom garden [email protected] , by phone at (419) 776- apartments with private patios, in- 5600, or fax at (877) 281-0784. door mailboxes, reserved parking and First Missionary Baptist Church busing to local grocery stores. Appli- Sealed bids will be received for: Search Committee cations are now being accepted. Call Estimates Is accepting resumes for a pastor 419.872.3510 or 419.874.4371 District Security and N.O.C If interested, please send your resume to Renovations at DeVilbiss First Missionary Baptist Church 10202 Eber Road Bid Item No. 1 Swanton, OH 43558 Classifieds are posted online at General Trades, Sitework & Landscaping c/o The Search Committee www.thetruthtoledo.com $334,041.00 Sis. Mary Louise Oakes, chairman Deacon Willie Grant, Driver Wanted Bid Item No. 2 chairman of the Deacon Board Fire Protection $26,000.00 Looking for a part-time driver to transport individu- als with developmental disabilities. Must have at Bid Item No. 3 least one year experience, valid driver’s license, Place your classified ad in insurance and abstract. Please call 419-260-6262 Plumbing & Mechanical $226,645.00 The Sojourner’s Truth

Bid Item No. 4 Call Pam at 419-243-0007 Electrical & Technology $137,555.00 Christian Music Auditions!! Record Label for the Co-founder of Fred Wanted to Buy:Diabetes Supplies Hammond’s Radical for Christ is seeking band mem- Bid Item No. 5 FFE $57, 711.00 Earn up to $12 per box of 100 test stripsMust bers and background singers. Auditions September expire after June 2012. Leave labels on boxes.We 17th, Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at the Ramada Hotel and remove and shred.Call 419-740-7162 and leave mes- Conference Center on Secor. To register call Seeker Total: $781,952.00 sage. Sounds Music Group 419-787-2480 October 05, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 16 Ladies of Beta Gamma Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. Special to The Truth

Beta Gamma Chapter of the Macedonia Baptist Church. evening filled with fun, laugh- “To stimulate personal additional information call Lera Doneghy, correspon- National Sorority of Phi Delta Over 45 members of Beta ter, looking back and also, growth among teachers; to 419-480-0122. dence secretary; Paula Mar- Kappa, Inc. is a professional Gamma were in attendance remembering those who have foster a true spirit of sister- tin, financial secretary; Dor- organization of educators— and Anna M. Bolden, Beta gone on; and all truly en- hood; Officers of Beta Gamma othy Batson, treasurer; women in all fields of educa- Gamma’s only living charter joyed the good food that was to promote the highest Chapter are Pandra Taylor, Bessie M. Mack, public rela- tion, retired educators; and member, attended the reunion catered by Chef Les. ideals of the teaching pro- president; Denise Chandler, tions; Jamie Johnson, editor youth—Xinos & Kudos. along with several life mem- As Beta Gamma moves fession; and to encourage first vice president; Rachelle of the Krinon; Clara Brank, Beta Gamma Reunion was bers and retired educators. ahead in 2011-2012, the chap- the development of the po- Dunning, second vice presi- dean of pledges and Linda held on September 24 at Indeed it was a reunion! An ter is focused on its purpose: tential of our youth.” For dent; Sherry Reed, secretary; Collins, executive advisor.