Volume 17, No.23“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” April 07, 2010

Larry Sykes and Ronnie Wingate

In This Issue WIN FITatudes Minister Reviews Badu Page 4 Page 7 Page 13 Perryman on Libbey Page 2 The Health Section Think Your Drink BlackMarketPlace Page 9 Page 14 Tolliver’s Test Surviving Prostate Cancer Page 3 Page 6 Angela Steward Classifieds Page 10 Page 15 School Budget Issues ProMedica’s Cancer Coalition Page 4 Page 7 Decision Tree Easter Party Page 12 Page16 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth April 07, 2010 Qualitative Evidence Community Calendar By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, D.Min. April 7 The Truth Contributor Sexual Abuse Prevention Awareness Treatment Healing Coalition Mix & Mingle: You and this young, so-called lawyer have proven you Prevention experts, providers of services to survivors, survivors, co-survivors; 5 to 7 know what they are, they’re Africans – Congratulations. pm; Elizabeth House What you don’t know, and as far as I can tell haven’t bothered in the least to discover, is who they are. What is April 8 their story? – John Quincy Adams to Theodore Joseph, United MBC: One night revival; 7 pm; Guest preacher James Perkins of Detroit’s black abolitionist played by Morgan Freeman, in Amistad Greater Christ Baptist Church

Finding solutions to the budget deficit faced by Toledo April 9 & 11 Public Schools presents a monumental challenge – particu- Crusaders for Christ Pastoral Anniversary: Pastor Joseph Mitchell and First Lady larly for a market-based, bottom-line society with a predilec- Celeste Mitchell; 8 pm onFriday and 11 am on Sunday: 419-376-2331 tion for the quick fix. According to Superintendent John Foley’s calculations, $1.3 million or four percent of the $30 April 10 million total TPS budget deficit could be generated by closing West Toledo Bereavement Support Ministry: Bethlehem Baptist Church; 10 am: 419- Libbey High School. 867-2122 Last week, despite the objections of TPS board president Armor Bearer and Adjutant Training: Ramada Secor; 10 am to 2 pm: 419-322-4462 Bob Vasquez and vice president Lisa Sobecki, the school board amended Foley’s proposal Free Minority Law Student Recruitment Conference: For all college students and high and voted to spare Libbey. The amendment, sponsored by Jack Ford, caused heated school juniors and seniors who would like more information on law school: 8:30 am; UT responses from Vasquez, Sobecki, union officials and administrators who began floating an College of Law; Free lunch; Learn what it takes to get into law school; Hosted by avalanche of numbers, statistics and dollar amounts which indirectly portrayed Libbey as Attorney James Carlisle (419-535-1301) and Lafe Tolliver ([email protected]) the school system’s $30 to $40 million budget problem. Hats! Hats! Hats! Tea: Ebenezer Baptist Church; 2 to 5 pm The true problem is that numbers alone – have no mechanism or vocabulary to deal with 4-H Camp Palmer: Volunteer spring clean-up day; 8:30 am to 3:30 pm: 419-237-2247 poverty social justice, compassion or ethics. Statistics and economics, when used to make or email [email protected] decisions which affect flesh and blood or life and death issues – are themselves problematic and are often a tool used in “smiling face” racism that arrogantly passes off the resegregation April 11 of public schools as benevolence, for example; or negatively portrays equality – as “torture.” Third Baptist Church: Arkansas (Little Rock) Baptist College Choir; 11 am Is Libbey truly a budget-buster or, rather, a scapegoat? Phillips Temple CME Presents UT Gospel Choir “Distinctive Noise:’ 4 pm; Pre- One thing is for certain. Scrutiny and hard questions of the numbers seem to be lacking, women’s Day event: 419-24207906 particularly district-wide administrative detail and personnel costs. But, are the budgeted salaries and expenses based upon average or actual amounts? Inner city schools tend to be penalized by procedures based upon oft-used average budgeting April 13 methods. New Bethel COGIC Concert: Pastor John Key and choir in concert; 7 pm: 419-241-3550 What are the actual maintenance costs and other expenses directly allocated to Libbey (and other schools) without being filtered through the district? And why are there four April 14-16 principals assigned to the school? Are there other savings here which perhaps overstate Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Toledo District Intercessory Prayer Confer- Libbey’s burden upon the TPS budget? ence: City of Zion, Mt. Zion Church campus; nightly at 6:30 pm: 419-246-1850 Also, the declining student enrollment which is so often used to malign Libbey does not factor in the 150 students exported from Libbey to the Toledo Technical Academy located April 15 in the DeVilbiss building. The dwindling enrollment also does not address those “lured” Brighten Up Community Organizing: Community meeting; The Padua Center; 6 pm; away by the district’s benign neglect of Libbey while new and remodeled schools were being Free food served: 419-241-6465 constructed elsewhere. Where accessible superior options exist, parents and children will flee to other schools – whether public, private or charter. April 16-18 Why is the DeVilbiss building kept open with merely 150 students while Libbey is Calvary Baptist Church 13th Spring Retreat: $19-531-9443 recommended for closure with 600 and the same estimated maintenance costs? And what are the possible savings from the many previously closed elementary and middle schools April 17 which are still incurring maintenance costs? “Getting to Know You Entrepreneur’s Fair:” Introduction of businesses: 11 am to 2 Also, many possible revenue-enhancements such as solar/green vocational programs pm: 419-944-0984 via community college partnerships could be consolidated in the Libbey building and have First Annual Walk for Youth Day: Young Man & Women for Change; 9 am: 419-270- been suggested to the administration but remain non-budget considerations. 0056 or 567-277-5352 Numbers often generate more questions than they answer. The TPS budget data United MBC Nurses’ Guild Wellness Workshop: 11 am to 1 pm; “Obesity and occasionally provides answers to “what, where, and when” but doesn’t provide the crucial Overweight;” Healthy lunch for free answers to “why and how.” In order to obtain clarity and the depth and nuances of the Community Health Fair: Sponsored by ProMedica; Kent Branch Library; 2 to 4 pm; problem we need to get beyond impersonal numbers to perspectives and interpretations Screenings, ballroom dancing lessons: 877-291-1441 found only in the situations of the students themselves. Libbey, for many of its students, provides stability where it is otherwise lacking and the April 18 last line of defense in the struggle to find purpose, meaning or even survival. The students New Prospect Church State Rally: 4 pm; Guests are Refuge Holy Tabernacle are provided with indispensable and otherwise inaccessible nutritional and health needs and are also safer from violence by attending a school in their neighborhood. “Even when other April 20 neighborhood services including banks, retail stores, libraries and other public services are Back-In-The-Day Picnic Meeting: Kent Branch Library; 6 to 8 pm: 419-242-8170 shut down or abandoned in economically depressed inner-city communities,” schools like Libbey play a vital role in supporting low-income families (Noguera 1995). The school is rated “continuous improvement,” has drastically increased test scores, attendance, graduation rates, teacher performance bonuses, has played by the rules and The Sojourner’s Truth achieved TPS stated objectives. Truthful The teachers, understanding of the unique educational challenges of poverty, have a Toledo’s African-American bond with students and have the special ability to “instill hope among those who have been Owned and Operated Newspaper written off as hopeless.” They motivate and consistently provide educational services that are truly miraculous, fostering learning where there are few alternatives. Kevin McQueen Publisher To judge Libbey by numbers seen only in isolation reveals much concerning our moral Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor and political will: Becky McQueen Business Manager 1. We have a pathological disdain for black and brown achievement or performance by the poor. Brittany Jones Reporter 2. We are more willing to invest in prisons than in inner city schools. Vickie Shurelds Reporter Sharon Guice Reporter 3. We simply do not care if children from inner-city schools and neighborhoods are James Fowler Reporter educated. Artisha Lawson Reporter 4. We care more about protecting salaries and fortifying politicized, insular educa- Jack Ford Political Columnist tional administrative bureaucracies than about helping students. Michael J. Hayes Entertainment Critic 5. Either there is a widespread belief that poor children are undeserving of a quality Jason L. Lee Sr. Layout Designer education or we are actively out to ensure that children born poor remain poor by helping Jennifer Retholtz Webmaster to eliminate them from the competition for future jobs. Pamela Anderson Sales Representative Misleading and extrinsic numbers should not be used as rationale to eliminate schools Kathy Sweeny Ad Creation like Libbey. What you don’t know and haven’t bothered to discover is who its students are and what their story is. Libbey is “desperately needed by the students and families they serve A Certified MBE, 2009 and is the final and most reliable social safety net for many poor children.” The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Until a genuine, superior alternative is found Libbey must remain open. Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 [email protected] Contact Rev. Donald Perryman, D.Min, at [email protected] www.thetruthtoledo.com April 07, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 Have Fun…..Fill in the Blanks …! By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column storyline and at the blank $40 million! or down/in or out/. huas/Bulldogs/Rip Van about politicos in office and spaces, select the appropri- In comes former fire The local school scene Winkle Association/. But those seeking office. Go Jack! ate word or phrase that best ______/swallower/ has ______/athletics whatever happens, learning Tragically, we still see completes the sentence or chief/eater/ Michael Bell who being cut out/no more uni- will take place and the stu- black kids _____saggin/ paragraph. Please do not rides a ______/Yamaha/ forms/ dents and the parents will baggin/draggin/their pants. spend more than one hour Indian/Harley/ and pledges Libbey High School being ______/contend for a Too bad they do not know doing this exercise. to right the city. No sooner is turned into a for-profit school good education/not allow what “saggin” really means he in office that the local of cosmetology/ and the par- apathy to control/demand but they would know if they THE STORY OF TO- ______/librarians/teach- ents are not happy. excellence from the school read the word backwards! LEDO. TIME FRAME: SOME ers/unions/ tell Bell that they When you go by the down- teachers/. If justice was done and YEARS AGO…AND NOW. are not going to give back town courthouse, Danny From time to time, our lo- the shooting officer simply their ______/benefits/ Brown is still faithfully walk- cal black newspapers are left Linda Hicks alone in her It was coming down to the tools/union cards/so as to ing around outside the build- flooded with pictures of pas- bedroom to quiet down, Linda end of the _____/wire/race/ help out with the city budget ing______/ tors holding large ______/ Hicks would be ______/alive book/ and Mayor Finkbeiner crisis. trying to get justice for his anniversaries/fish fries/bap- today!/alive today!/alive to- Remember one of those was wooing ______/lame/ Upon hearing this bad case from the prosecutor/ tisms/. What makes it unusual day!/. early childhood educational ignorant/gullible/ voters with news, TPS Superintendent seeking help from the com- is that many will use the term The Tea Party is not yet in tests wherein you were given the phrase, Carty Gets John Foley wants a ______/ munity/seeking compensa- ______/servant/Dr./brother/ Toledo because______/we a story line but there were ______/nothing/what- levy/new contract/closed tion for too many years in front of their name. already have the Republican many parts of the story pur- ever/results!/. Unknown to door session/ so he can also wrongly spent in prison/. Now, we know that they Party/ we drink coffee here/ posely left blank so that you many______/sleepy/apa- balance his out of whack On the political scene, the all did not earn a three to five we are not a party town/. had to read the story and thetic/careless/ voters, Carty budget. NAACP is still year doctorial dissertation Well, dear reader, that is it either choose an available was about to oust Jack Ford So with national media ______/dozing/snor- degree at an ______/ for now. If you filled in all of selection or fill in the blank from the office of stating that Toledo is a ing/clueless/ about issues accredited school/rigorous the blanks with the right an- spaces with an appropriate city______/council/gover- ______/poor/rich/chal- that face black folks includ- university/seminary/. swers, quickly take this sheet response that made sense to nor/mayor/ and take over. lenging/city to live in but is ing the shooting of Linda So why use that degreed to the post office and mail it the overall story? When Carty won, he also a ______/mis- Hicks and why Mayor Bell title in your name since you back to me along with a postal It was designed to test wanted to be clean again so erable/shabby/upbeat/ place has no black males can easily get one via a di- money order for $147.83 and your cognitive skills of both he installed a $9999.99 to live, Toledoans are won- ______/on the 22nd ploma ______/mill/ I will promptly send you my reflection and common sense ______/doghouse/ dering why can’t we all just floor/in his line dancing POB source/ for “life” credits coveted answer guide. and to see if you could read a shower/stereo system in his get along? group/holding up a mirror for source/? Is it to raise up As Creflo Dollar says, narrative and make sense of office suite/ so that he would Newbie council member him to look at/. ______/a better offering/ “you gotta give to me before what was occurring and what not have to submit the bid to Joe McNamara wants to No one should be sur- the dead/better speaking en- you can git!” should be said to make the City Council for approval. ______/raze/save/buy/ prised that the old DeVilbiss gagements/? narrative complete. Later and after years of the old High School is now the new It’s good to see Jack Ford Email comments to Lafe So, for those who have dogging his ______/em- Stranahan Building while and permanent home of the back making public __/noise/ Tolliver at been awaiting a chance to ployees/yard worker/me- Lucas County Commissioner Scott ______/Chihua- commentary/appointments/ [email protected] think outside of the box and chanic/ Ben Konop wants the city to understand part of the narra- Carty decided not to run. go to the _____/dogs/cats/ tive of this city and the To- However, before he left Republicans/ and which ledo Public Schools’ budget office, it was found out that squabbling Republicans are fiascos (among other topics), the city was in the__/red/blue not sure whether they are please read the below yellow ink to the tune of over ______/coming or going/up Volunteer to Help Get People Counted! Special to The Truth As of April 1, Lucas County had only mailed in 49 percent of the 2010 de- cennial Census forms. Cen- sus officials are stressing how vital it is we get 100 percent participation. “I cannot stress enough how important it is that ev- ery household returns their Census form,” said Margarita De Leon, local Partnership Specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau. “If you have already mailed rate count, we will likely lose Way building downtown, back your form, thank you! another. We’ll also lose criti- 424 Jackson St. , at 9:00 a.m. If not, please do so today cal federal funds that To- for a light breakfast, brief and include every person ledo so desperately needs training, and location as- living in your household on right now.” signment. April 1.” To help get as many “We need a lot of volun- Bill Kitson, co-chairman forms returned as possible, teers to make this happen,” of the Toledo Complete Toledo is hosting a March De Leon concluded. “Bring Count Committee and ex- to the Mailbox rally Satur- your family and bring your ecutive director of the day, April 10, which will re- friends. It won’t take much United Way of Greater To- quire a significant number time and your community ledo, stressed one of the of volunteers to distribute depends on it.” reasons it’s so important. flyers in neighborhoods “Our government repre- with low return rates. To sign up to help, please sentation and federal fund- Volunteers don’t need dial 2-1-1 or visit ing are at stake here,” Kitson any special qualifications; www.unitedwaytoledo.org/ said. “ Ohio is already ex- they just need to be avail- volunteer. And don’t for- pected to lose one Congres- able between 9:00 a.m. and get to mail back your Cen- sional seat and if we don’t noon on April 10. Volun- sus form! come through with an accu- teers will meet at the United Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth April 07, 2010 Toledo Board of Education Saves Libbey … For Now By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor resources officers and elimi- parent leader, Nicole Will- “Libbey should be saved very hasty manner,” said nating all crossing guard iams, organized a rally the because it is performing, be- Fisher at a news conference positions. day before the vote to em- cause it is the most diverse on Monday. “This is a con- The cuts that will take ef- phasize to the board the con- school in the district. There tinuous tax that would take a fect whether or not the levy cerns for the preservation of are funds elsewhere – it is a band of citizens five years to passes include: union wage the school. matter of priorities.” repeal. I still see no strategic and benefit concessions, lay- “We would like them to Following the vote, this vision from TPS, something offs, reorganization of cen- know we want them to con- week local activist Steven that would remedy some of tral offices, reducing trans- sider other ways to save Flagg and former school these financial crises. The portation for athletics and money,” said Williams as she board member Darlene Fisher income tax is not the right eliminating freshman sports, ticked off a laundry list of formed a group – Toledoans tax.” reorganization of treasurer’s cost-saving items such as the for Public Trust – to organize Toledo Public Schools Nicole Williams office and the elimination of relocation of the Toledo Tech- opposition to the TPS request currently have an enrollment addresses mandatory uniforms. nology Academy to Libbey, for the May 4 income tax levy. of about 26,000 students, a concerns A deal to cut salaries and the relocation of the Board of Flagg and Fisher are calling number that drops annually benefits that had apparently Education to Libbey, elimina- for the entire deficit to be due to the shrinking city been struck with the Toledo tion of out-of-district trans- closed through budget cuts population and the increased The Toledo Board of Edu- will raise a projected $18.1 Federation of Teachers prior fers, collection of outstand- including a three to five per- activity in charter schools and cation voted on April 1 to million. The other would in- to the meeting fell apart when ing debts and a three percent cent cut in TPS salaries and school voucher-style pro- keep Libbey High School clude additional cuts in case Treasurer Dan Romano de- wage concession from all of by consolidating schools grams. open and to adopt a two-tier the levy fails. Those addi- clined to sign the agreement. the TPS bargaining units. that are under-populated due Libbey High School has system of district-wide cuts tional cuts would include in- The deal to save Libbey “We’re out here to insure to the shrinking student en- an enrollment of about 600 in order to close a $30 million creasing the classroom size, came in the wake of pressure that budget cuts don’t fall rollment district-wide. students. projected budget deficit. scaling back bus service, re- applied by a variety of inter- proportionately on the poor- “It’s obvious the board By a three-to-two vote, the ducing all middle school ath- est groups in and around the est students,” said Perryman. has put this tax together in a board decided to breathe life letics and eliminating high community the high school into Libbey and to ignore the school sports with low par- serves. administration’s sugges- ticipation, eliminating school Rev. D.L. Perryman and a New NAACP Group Hosts tions that the school be closed no matter what other cuts were taken. Free Health Fair Board members Jack Ford, By Brittany Jones Brenda Hill and Larry Sykes Sojourner’s Truth Reporter were in the majority – Bob Vasquez, president of the Worries of not having health and receive answers to their precautionary measurements to board, and Lisa Sobecki were care insurance may soon be a health questions. take in case there is a fire in the opposed. thing of the past since the sign- The information made avail- house. Kohl’s Kids in Action Closing the school would ing of the universal healthcare able ranged from sickle cell to taught kids how to be active by save $1.3 million of the pro- bill. This is especially beneficial adoption data. showing various exercises in- jected $30 million deficit. for parents and recent college St. Vincent, Planned Parent- cluding one with an agility lad- After the Libbey vote, the graduates. hood, Children Services Board, der. board approved the two sets Even with this monumental Lupus Foundation, the U.S. There was also fingerprint- of cuts – one in case the city’s achievement, coverage will not Census, the Neighborhood ing from the Sheriff’s Depart- voters approve a 0.75 percent be in effect until some years Health Association, YWCA ment. CSB gave away hand- tax on May 4 that, if passed, down the line—thankfully, Battered Women’s Shelter and outs and toys like teddy bears, there are the Women of UFCW Local 75 were some of firefighter hats and coloring NAACP or W.I.N. the providers from the commu- books to the children. On March 27 from 10 a.m. – nity that came out to offer ser- Throughout the day, there 2 p.m., the organization hosted vices. were demonstrations and par- its First Annual Free Health Fair They offered lead testing, ticipation from attendees such for everyone at UAW Local 14. HIV testing, massage therapy as a 45-minute workout using Opening the event was a though YMCA, blood pressure bolsa balls by Faith in Motion welcome and thanks to the pro- and sugar screening and other Fitness, a yoga lesson from viders by Kenyetta Jones, the services. Breast health infor- Connie Martin. chapter’s first vice president. mation was also offered with As a treat, there was a free “Since there are a lot of fami- lessons of self-examination showing, by Maya Stone, of lies that do not have healthcare, though the African-American the before and after results of we decided to provide and edu- Women Cancer Support Group. the Mac Pack. cate on the prevention and Towards the back wall of For entertainment, Jesse maintenance of health con- the room, there was a “kid’s Coleman and Company per- cerns,” Jones said. zone.” It consisted of the St. formed gospel and jazz pieces The day was filled with in- Vincent Burn unit, which pro- on his saxophone for most of formation, demonstrations, en- vided hands-on participation the event. tertainment and much more as of a model of a firehouse where people came to be screened children learned fire safety and (Continued on Page 8) April 07, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Dorr Street Establishments Unite for Haircuts for Students Sojourner’s Truth Staff Happy Pizza, which would supply the free food for the event, and Dollar, Dollar, which would donate the candy for all 300 King students. The free student hair- cut day, however, really took root at the Hair Trendz Barbershop on Dorr, which shut down last Thursday, April 1, so that owner Eddie Byrd and his staff – Roderick Hands, Devon Hands and Corry Wynn could pro- vide 57 free haircuts to King students. What a day it was for The idea to donate hair- Pastor Raymond Bishop tion got a boost from Pepsi the students, and for the cuts for the students at who made contact with and local representative adults who gave of their King Elementary School the school to set up ar- Kandice Kyser, who time and service. What a began in the Toledo Ur- rangements. would provide the bever- day it was for Dorr Street! ban Federal Credit Union Then the charitable no- ages for the day, and from among CEO Suzette Cowell’s staff and spread to Mt. Pilgrim Church and

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Celebrating 40 years of service NHA • Celebrating 40 years of service NHA • Celebrating 40 years of service NHA • Celebrating Ron Wingate: Cancer How Early Detection Saved Survivor Blessed by Early My Life By Larry Sykes Detection Special to The Truth “Life can sometimes be among men and is the second The biopsy came back By Fletcher Word like a sneeze; in a moment, it leading cause of death of men positive. Sojourner’s Truth Editor can be over.” That’s how I in the United States. Each I will never forget the date, went surgery and today is recall feeling at the age of 52 year in the United States August 25, 1999, when I re- cancer free. Wingate, a local when I was told I had prostate alone, more than 400,000 open ceived a call from the nurse attorney, on the advice of his cancer. Suddenly, life became surgeries are performed to that the urologist would like doctor, Dr. John Coleman, very short. All I kept thinking remove prostate cancer. In- to see me – at 4:00 that same began getting tested on a was, “I’m not ready to die.’” terestingly, six percent of men day. I remember sitting in the regular basis in the late As a self-proclaimed with prostate cancer had no office waiting for my appoint- 1990’s. In 1998 and 1999, Dr. “health nut,” I thought I had symptoms at the time of diag- ment to see the doctor. Coleman noticed that taken every precaution to nosis, which is why screen- “I have good news and I Wingate’s PSA (prostate- prevent cancer. I ran five miles ings for early detection are so have bad news – the bad news specific antigen) levels were a day, was a professional important. is that your test came back on the rise. PSA is a protein boxer, never smoked, drank In 1998 I began to notice positive. You have cancer. produced by cells of the pros- socially and always ate symptoms that I felt may be The good news is that I be- tate gland and the PSA test healthy foods. Being diligent related to a problem with my lieve it has not spread be- measures the level of PSA in about having annual physi- prostate. I sought treatment yond the prostate,” was the the blood. cals and prostate screenings from my urologist and began doctor’s report for me that PSA tests alone will not was a part of my lifestyle, yet, getting tested quarterly. I was day. detect cancer because rising I found myself with a risk to diagnosed with an enlarged I was shocked and in a levels can also be attributed not only my health, but also prostate and began treatment state of disbelief when I to benign conditions, but my very life. with medication. Over a pe- learned that the biopsy re- they will indicate that further My family has a long his- riod of time, my condition did vealed cancer in 70 percent of tests are necessary – starting tory of cancer. My grandfa- not improve and I became my left lobe and 15 percent in with a digital exam in which a ther died from prostate can- concerned. The urologist ex- the right lobe. I sat there in a The facts facing African- black males have a lower rate doctor inserts a gloved fin- cer; my mother, an aunt and plained, “This is a natural part daze and I asked him, “What American men regarding of survival. ger into the rectum in order to an uncle also died from differ- of aging.” Well, I know my did you say?” He repeated prostate cancer are indeed African-Americans may feel the prostate gland to ent forms of cancer. I was body and I knew this was not himself and I had no response. dismal. African-Americans well have the highest rate of check for bumps or abnormal very much aware that Afri- a natural part of aging. I found myself speechless. are at a higher risk for devel- prostate cancer in the world areas. can-American men are at a As it came time for an an- Accepting the diagnosis oping the disease than any and, in addition, their mortal- Both the PSA and the digi- high risk for developing pros- nual physical, I made an ap- of cancer was a difficult chal- other ethnic group. For ex- ity rate is more than 60 per- tal exam can detect problems tate cancer. African-Ameri- pointment with my primary lenge and I found myself ample, one in five men will cent higher than it is for white even if the man has not devel- can men in the United States care physician Dr. John H. standing in front of the mirror contract the disease com- males. oped symptoms of the dis- are more likely to develop Coleman, who had cared for and repeating over and over pared to one in six white males. The direct causes of the ease. prostate cancer and have me for 30 years. Dr. Coleman again, like a mantra, “I have Five-year survival rates disease are unknown but “It was part of my routine poorer survival rates than do ordered the normal tests, cancer. I have cancer. I have for black males are lower (66.4 there is good news for all to be tested,” said Wingate their white male counterparts. along with a prostate-specific cancer. I have cancer” I percent) than for their white males, especially black males, of the exams that saved his This is the case in part be- antigen (PSA.) Unhappy with needed to first accept what counterparts (81.3 percent). if they get tested often. If the life. “And I count myself as cause prostate cancer in Af- the results of my PSA test, he the doctor said so that I could That difference has been at- disease is detected early, a blessed because we [he and rican American men is often referred me to the urologist deal with it. I became angry – tributed to the fact that Afri- man’s chances for survival Dr. Coleman] got together so found in more advanced for a biopsy. If it had not been at my doctor, at my God. can-Americans tend to be are excellent. early.” stages compared with detec- for Dr. Coleman who adminis- As reality set the ques- diagnosed at later stages of That was indeed the good Dr. Coleman also prepared tion rates of cancers in white tered the PSA test, and his tions began to flood my mind the disease than do white news for Ronnie Wingate Wingate well for the inevita- men. concern for the test results, – “How do I tell my family and males, but even within the who was diagnosed with the bility of surgery should can In fact, prostate cancer is who knows if I would be here my friends?” “Am I prepared same stages of the disease, disease in 2000. He under- (Continued on Page 10) the most common cancer today. (Continued on Page 11) April 07, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7

Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health I’m FIGHT’n Childhood Obesity too – Thanks First Lady Michelle… By Diana Patton, FITatudes Guest Column an apple in front of her on a for a moment … I LOVE because you are thin doesn’t in three kids born in 2000 – ing statistics. magazine cover. As I focused FOOD and so does my imme- mean you are healthy – we and one in two minorities – And guess what, noth- more clearly, I saw it was diate and extended are talking about having a will develop type 2 diabetes ing is changing, except it’s Michelle Obama on the cover family. And I am sure my healthy and balanced rela- in their lifetime, according to getting worse. When I re- of the March 22, 2010 partner Tonja Ward would tionship with real food. the American Diabetes As- ceived my latest Ohio Mi- Newsweek magazine with the agree the same is true for her Reality is – this is no sociation” … and why does nority Health Fair calendar following caption “Feed family. Before we adopted laughing matter and nothing that matter – the result is touting its 15 years of exist- Your Children Well – My our Christ-centered to be taken lightly. Michelle heart attack, stroke, blind- ence, I honestly wanted to Fight Against Childhood FITatudes lifestyle, our gen- Obama writes “Look ness, amputation, and kid- throw-up because it’s been Obesity.” I did not just casu- eral nature was NOT “… ah around anywhere in America ney disease. over the last 15 years Ohio ally take the magazine off the … nah, I am not hungry – I’ll and the reality assaults you: WHAT! This is the future has exponentially increased shelf – I grabbed it, hugged just have a little bite of that we are simply too big.” of our children? That does its bulge. So, what gives??!!! it and said “FINALLY – carrot, a nibble of that ham- We have a pandemic in not seem to align with the Michelle hit it on the nail WOO HOO, Thank you, burger and a smidge of ice America, she writes “it is bright future we often dream when she wrote on page 41: Thank You, Thank You, cream.” As we say in the back most alarming among Ameri- of for our youth, now does “And let’s be honest with Michelle!” country “We LIKES-TA can children: rates have it? ourselves: our kids didn’t Yes Michelle, it’s truly a Eat” and eat A LOT! tripled among kids ages 12- In our field of work, Tonja do this to themselves. Our I was driving home from a fight at every turn to feed We are sure you can re- 19 since 1980, with 1/3 of and I have seen and attended kids don’t decide what’s girls-weekend in Chicago, our children well. A lot of late to that statement. And if America’s youth now over- countless health fairs, at- served in the school cafete- filled with food, fun and organizations and folks are you don’t resemble that re- weight or obese and almost tended so many fundraisers ria or whether there’s time American Girl Doll store FIGHTING for our children’s mark (pun intended), you 10 percent of infants and tod- for organizations raising for gym class or recess. Our (need I say more) … when I attention to slowly and sub- hear statements like “Gurl, dlers dangerously heavy.” money to help fight this is- kids don’t choose to make stopped at a rest-stop to get tly make our children FAT you need to get some meat What’s the result? High sue, read literature till it is food products with tons of some water and saw this and have a loop-sided rela- on those bones” because blood pressure, high choles- coming out of our nose and sugar and sodium in super- gorgeous picture of this Af- tionship with food. you stand out so terol, and type 2 diabetes … ears on the statistics, walked size portions, and then have rican-American woman with Let me just be real here, much. And even still, just and many more are stigma- down the many isles of diet those products marketed to tized and suffer from low self- books in bookstores, and them everywhere they turn. esteem, which can lead to even subscribed to gobs of And no matter how much depression. Here’s where it magazines, web sites and they beg for fast food and ProMedica Offers gets ugly, she writes “if this online blogs, just like this, trend continues, nearly one talking about the same alarm- (Continued on Page 8) Programs for Minority Health Month Sojourner’s Truth Staff The purpose of Minor- those that have the largest health fair will be held at the ity Health Month, says disparities between minority Kent Branch Library from 2 Jewel Lightner, corporate communities and the popula- to 4 p.m. “Walking in and director, Diversity, for tion at large – are lung, dancing out,” as Lightner ProMedica Health Sys- colorectal, breast and pros- describes the event. tems, is to increase the tate. African-Americans, for In addition to the usual awareness of the preven- example, have a higher rate of screenings and health in- tion of certain diseases that incidence as well as a higher formation, Mind, Body & disproportionately affect mortality rate for the four can- Soul will be offering De- minorities. Typically those cers. troit-style urban ballroom diseases include heart prob- That’s why it’s so impor- and Chicago-style steppin’ lems, cancer, kidney dis- tant to raise awareness, says lessons with music pro- ease, high infant mortality Lightner about health dispari- vided by DJ’s D-Peeps and rates and diabetes. ties. the Professor. In order to address con- According to the National “Exercise does not have cerns about high cancer Institutes for Health, “dispar- to be aerobic,” says rates within the minority ity is defined as the differ- Lightner, “and can be inte- population, ProMedica has ence in incidence, prevalence, grated into regular routines formed the Minority Can- mortality and burden of the – in a fun way.” cer Coalition, a community- disease and other adverse Then on Saturday April based operation. health conditions that exist 24, there will be a social “This is a group of indi- among specific population dance with the same musi- viduals who meet on a groups in the United States.” cal groups at the Reynolds monthly basis in order to Those differences, says Recreation Center on gain information to improve Lightner, could be as a result Reynolds near Hill Avenue. the health of minority of genetics, environment This adults-only event will people in this area, as it (smog or living conditions, be held from 7 to 11 p.m. pertains to cancer,” says for example) or culture (diet, Both events are funded Lightner. for example). by grants provided by the The group was formed When all cancers are con- Ohio Commission on Mi- in 2007 to seek input from sidered, African-Americans nority Health. members of the community have a six percent higher rate For more information on but, of late, says Lightner, of incidence than the general the programs – call 877-291- that input has been found population; African-Ameri- 1441. wanting. cans have a higher death rate The Minority Cancer “We’ve been struggling from cancer than any other Coalition needs volunteers for the last year and a half in ethnic group in the country. to offer their input. To learn getting volunteers from the ProMedica is offering two more about this cause, call community – so it’s become programs this month to en- Lightner at 419-291-5573 or more internal,” she adds. hance awareness of such is- email her at The cancers of greatest sues. [email protected]. concern for the group – On April 17, a community Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth April 07, 2010

Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Childhood Obesity (Continued from Page 7) ies and ice cream, burgers sion keeping in mind 1 stand, and find the God- Program. Click here and and fries – that part of the Corinthians 10:23 that “Ev- pleasing balance to Live Life sign-up: http:// fun of childhood.” erything is permissible”–but to the Full in order to teach www.fitatudes.com/ This is all biblical, folks. not everything is beneficial. your children? FITatudes jump-start- Proverbs 22:6 says “Train a “Everything is permissible”– (www.FITatudes.com) can program.php. You won’t child in the way he should but not everything is con- help and we’ve got the per- want to miss this! go, and when he is old, he structive.” fect class for you; starting will not turn from it.“ Notice Ready to jump in, take a April 15 it’s our Jump Start the scripture did not say “and when he becomes a teenager or goes to college, he will not Health Fair turn from it” … God knows (Continued from Page 5) that teenagers and young- folks can be challenging! Several vendors were in at- how one could still eat food low about,” Roach said. “People And Hey, I am not naïve to tendance. Alonzo Garrett, of in calories and fat while main- could find other ways to be candy, our kids shouldn’t be SHOULDN’T pay the gro- believe that my children will Soy Candles and Creams of taining that flavor. Vegetables, healthy and this was the oppor- the ones calling the shots at cery bill. not eat their fair share of Distinction, sold soy candles zero-calorie Vitamin Water and tunity to gather that informa- dinner time. We’re in charge. Don’t think Tonja and I burgers, fries, pizza, pop and where once it is melted one can other health drinks, yogurt with tion and take it home to share We make the decisions.” don’t struggle with finding ice cream on a regular basis use the wax on their body. In fresh fruit, water and more was with friends and family.” AMEN, MICHELLE – FI- the balance. Some of you may when they move to their teen addition, he sold Shea butter the food spread available for There were over 100 people products, which are beneficial the guests. in attendance and the organiza- NALLY – YES – THANKS argue that our kids will need years. We are teaching them and healthy for the skin be- Door prizes and raffle draw- tion hopes to hold the event AGAIN MICHELLE – LET’S to make these decisions on to maintain a “LIFE BUD- cause of the vitamins and mois- ings were done with the win- every year in March. BE REAL! WE – the parents their own in the real world. GET” that Tonja and I have outlined as FITatudes #6 and ture it provides. ners walking away with various “We want people to under- – ARE RESPONSIBLE? It’s Yes, you are right … BUT – Other vendors were purses framed pictures of Obama and stand that they have something learn how to balance it out seems people have been they need to learn a baseline by Miche Bags and an event his family. to offer and a gift to give by 1st and foremost having scared to say it for fear that a baseline and how to bal- planning company named Af- Sharon Roach, chairman of throughout the community. It’s the parents will get angry ance their eating lifestyle by Absolute Trust In God fairs of the Heart. There was the chapter, wrapped up the a rewarding experience,” Jones with them, offend them or watching you and under- (FITatudes #1). also MonAvie, a health drink end of the program with thanks said. “That is the concept that they’ll get down right funky. standing what standards Christ is the answer for that was served. to all who supported the event. we want to continue to bring.” BOTTOM LINE: WE ARE and guidelines you set! everything in our lives, in- Refreshments were also “This event was for those The Toledo chapter of RESPONSIBLE! We can talk Again, Michelle gets it right, cluding our eating habits – served that complimented the who need information that W.I.N. is a newly formed unit to kids until they are blue in she writes “It’s not about he and he alone can lead our atmosphere of the event. A maybe they didn’t know or and this was their first event as the face – at the end of the saying no to everything ei- path. And prayerfully, they healthy selection demonstrated would want to know more an organization. day, they don’t and ther. There’s a place for cook- will make God-pleasing deci- April 07, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9

Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Think Your Drink Caroline Karani, Bowling Green State University Dietetic Intern with The Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County Soft drink intake in the Sugars can be naturally tion sizes common to many shake. Check the Web site or ·Request that your drink whipped cream on top of cof- United States has increased present in foods, such as fruc- beverages. A 20 oz bottle of in-store nutrition information be made with fat-free or low- fee drinks adds calories and dramatically since the 1970’s. tose in fruit or lactose in milk, regular cola contains 2.5 serv- of your favorite coffee or fat milk instead of whole milk. fat. More than half of over all or they may be added to food. ings of 8 oz each, which adds smoothie shop to find out ·Forgo the extra flavoring · rder a plain cup of beverages consumed come Added sugars, also known up to 250 calories and 67.5 how many calories are in dif- – the flavor syrups used in coffee with fat-free milk and from carbonated drinks and as sweeteners, are sugars and grams of sugar (more than 16 ferent menu items. coffee shops, like vanilla or artificial sweetener, or drink sugared fruit drinks. Research syrups that are added to foods teaspoons) in one bottle. hazelnut, are sugar-sweet- it black. indicates that regular con- at the table or during pro- ·When you choose sugar- How to avoid those Extra ened and will add calories to (Continued on Page 10) sumption of soft drink leads cessing or preparation. sweetened beverage, go for Calories: your drink. to increased rates of bone Added sugars provide calo- the small size. Some compa- For your Coffee: ·Skip the Whip. The fracture, increased long term ries but few or no nutrients. nies are now selling 8 oz. cans risk of osteoporosis espe- Many people don’t real- and bottles of soda, which cially in young girls, in- ize just how many calories contain about 100 calories. creased risk of dental prob- beverages can contribute to ·If you want to drink a large Fairview lems, kidney stones, type 2 their daily intake. Here are portion of a beverage, choose Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center diabetes, overweight and some tips to keep in mind water or a beverage with zero obesity. when choosing your bever- calories. )DLUYLHZ6NLOOHG1XUVLQJ 5HKD According to the Center age. ELOLWDWLRQFHQWHULV\RXUEULGJHWR for Disease Control and Pre- Learn how read the Nutri- Look Out for Hidden Calo- vention (CDC), one-third of tion Fact Label ries: KRPHIURPWKHKRVSLWDO)DLUYLHZ·V adults were obese in 2007- Be aware that the Nutri- Coffee drinks and blended EURDGUHKDEDQG/RQJ7HUP&DUH 2008. The Dietary Guidelines tion Facts label on beverage fruit smoothies sound inno- VHUYLFHVFDQUHVWRUHDEURNHQERQH for Americans 2005indicates containers may give the calo- cent enough, but the calories that the healthiest way to re- ries for only part of the con- in some of your favorite cof- RUEURNHQVSLULW2XU7UDQVLWLRQDO duce caloric intake is to de- tents. See the example below. fee-shop or smoothie-stand /LYLQJ8QLWKHOSVUHVLGHQWVWRGLV crease one’s consumption of items may surprise you. A 16- FRYHUSUREOHPDUHDVEHIRUHOHDYLQJ added sugars, fats, and alco- Nutrition Facts Label ounce Starbucks’ Caffe Va- hol, all of which provide calo- Serving Size 8 fl. nilla Frappuccino blended XV+DYHSHDFHRIPLQGNQRZLQJ ries but few or no essential Oz.Servings per Container: coffee is 430 calories. You WKDWRXUVWDIIRISURIHVVLRQDOVDG nutrients. One way for people 2.5 will consume 950 calories to PLQLVWHUVFDUHZLWKDJHQWOHFRPSDVVLRQDWHWRXFK&DOOWRGD\WR to reduce their intake of added Amount per Serving:100 enjoy a 15.5-ounce Dairy sugars and help manage their Calories Queen chocolate chip cookie DUUDQJH\RXUWRXU:HDFFHSWPRVWLQVXUDQFHV weight is to reduce the dough Blizzard or 1,110 calo- 4420 South Avenue amount of sugar-sweetened Know your Portion Sizes ries on a 32-ounce Toledo, Ohio 43615 beverages they drink. ·Be aware of the large por- McDonald’s triple thick 2IÀFH &HOO )D[ Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth April 07, 2010

Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Health and Fitness – Beneficial to Recovery By Angela Steward Fitness Motivator Guest Column one advised me take it easy, husband got home to take walk on the treadmill. I also check-up with my doctor and I sincerely wanted to get back to not rush my recovery. My me. Well, one day during this took a few pilates classes to he was excited at my five- to my normal, active life, doctor told me to take it easy, time, my husband left my car strengthen my core muscles. week progress. He released which is filled with good to not drive, resume normal keys on the kitchen counter – I returned to teaching my low- me to resume everyday nor- friends and family that I love activity (within reason), but I was so excited! I immedi- impact exercise classes. mal activities, which for me is and they love me in return. I when I got tired, take time to ately made plans for my day. By the fourth week, I re- extremely busy - 24 hours, am one very healthy, happy, rest. I stayed home for one I watched him pull out the turned to my full-time parale- seven days a week non-stop fit and well 52-year old week, no exercise, no shop- garage and drive down the gal position and resumed all activity. woman!! ping, and no life – which street. I was so happy. My normal activities. I’m back to He had promised me, prior My advice to you is sur- drove me crazy! plan was to go the mall, go to teaching fitness classes six to the surgery, that I would round yourself with people My husband stayed home the lunch, and maybe get a days a week. I’m not at the recover quickly because of who live and love life like you with me for a couple of days, manicure and a pedicure, be- same fitness level I was be- my fitness level, and I do do. If you can’t change the but too much togetherness fore he got home from work. fore my surgery, but I’m get- believe it had a lot to do with people around you, change drove both of us crazy, so he But before I took my ting stronger and stronger it. I also believe that because the people around you! returned to work, but unbe- shower I went out to the ga- every day. I expect to sur- I didn’t allow myself to sit knownst to me, parked my rage to throw something in pass my pre-surgery fitness around, watch television, and Yours in fitness!!! car in the garage and took my the recycle bin and there I level, because I don’t have feel sorry for myself for longer I never would have be- car keys to work with him, so saw it – the snow blower! He the extra pressure in my ab- than one day (I allowed my- Angela R. Steward lieved that within five weeks I couldn’t leave the house had positioned the snow domen from the tumor. I exer- self one day of crying and Fitness Motivator of surgery, I would be fully (he knows me too well). So I blower directly behind my car cise every day to maintain my pity), I recovered quicker than Cell: 419-699-9399 recovered and back to my sat in a chair, watched televi- so I couldn’t move my car or fitness level and I also do a a lot of people would have. Email: normal routines. I have sion, conducted business the massive sized snow little extra to enhance my fit- I, with others around me, [email protected] strong, motivating and posi- from my lazy boy chair and blower. I was so fired up – but ness level. kept me motivated, which tive people in my life and I rested. I realized he only did it be- I recently had my final forced me to recover quicker. owe all of them a great big By the second week, I felt cause he cared about me and thank you! They held it down much stronger. I was able to was protecting me from my for me: teaching all my fit- leave the house occasion- hardheaded, stubborn ego. Wingate ness classes; running errands ally, but wouldn’t stay out Thank you Jim!!! (Continued from Page 6) for me; bringing me food, long. Because my doctor in- By week three, I was able cards, gifts and lots of laugh- structed me to not drive my to drive, thank goodness! cer be found. So well, in detection – he came through about it” attitude and become ter; and fun. I owe all of them– car, someone would always Once my doctor gave me the fact, that Wingate recalls now without problems. willing to undergo the digital they kept me motivated! pick me up to take me some- ok, I was on the road again. I that he was not terribly upset Given the rapid develop- exam. After my surgery, every- where, or I’d wait until my began to go to the gym and when the results became ment of technology, however, “This attitude that the digi- known. that almost seems like the tal exam is demeaning and It wasn’t until he visited horse and buggy days. To- humiliating – that has to be his family in his native North day, says Wingate, they set aside,” says Wingate. A Calvin Hughes Production Carolina to tell them of the might well have cured him of “There is not a choice, there news that it hit him. His cancer by a radiation treat- are others involved.” “I’ve Got the Blues Dinner” brother broke down crying ment in which, often, the cells And a life to live. Featuring and Wingate finally “realized on the prostate could be Wingate, who arrived in the gravity” that such news treated rather than removing Toledo to attend The Univer- “The Blues Man” Bobby G, Curtis Jr. and the Midnight had on family members and the gland. sity of Toledo College of Law, Rockers loved ones. Whatever the treatment, had all the reasons in the Special Jazz Artist – Saxophonist Jesse Coleman and The Wingate’s surgery was the key is still early detection, world to start testing back in Jam Band performed at St. Vincent’s – he says. In order to do that, the 1990’s and every reason the standard invasive proce- men, particularly African- since to continue to monitor Live at dure of the day and, as it is in American men, have to drop his progress, including his virtually all cases of early the “I don’t want to know eight-year-old daughter. L’Ambiance Hall 5237 Renwyck Dr. Toledo, OH Think Your Drink Sunday, April 11, 2010 (Continued from Page 9) 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm For your Smoothie: Tips to Reduce Caloric instead of fruit flavored ·Order a child’s size if Intake from Beverages: drinks, which are just water available. ·When thirsty, think wa- with fruit flavor and added Tables of Eight Available (Reservations Only) – No Seat ·Ask to see the nutrition ter first instead of sweet- sugars. information for each type of ened beverages. Be a role model for your Holding – Lots of Free Parking smoothie and pick the ·When eating out, order friends and family by choos- smoothie with the fewest water with your meals. ing healthy, low-calorie bev- calories. ·Keep a jug or bottles of erages. ·Hold the sugar. 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st Replace Sugar-Sweet- sweetened beverages. r2p_sweetend_beverages.pdf Hill Avenue. Take the first street on the right, 1 building ened Beverages with Wa- (behind Asset Protection Services) ter or Low-Calorie Bever- Choose Power Drinks: This label lists the number ages ·Drink milk instead of of calories in an 8-oz. serving Because it has zero calo- sweetened beverages. Milk (100) even though the bottle ries, drinking water instead contains vitamins and other contains 20 oz. or 2.5 serv- Menu of a sugar-sweetened bev- nutrients that contribute to ings. To figure out how many erage is one way to limit good health. Choose low fat calories are in the whole bottle, Glazed Chicken, Dirty Rice, Green Beans, Spaghetti Salad, calorie intake. Carbonated and fat free milk. These have you need to multiply the num- water is also calorie free, as the same amounts of cal- ber of calories in one serving Iced Tea and Dessert long as caloric flavors and cium and vitamin D as whole by the number of servings in sugars have not been or 2% milk, but less satu- the bottle (100 x 2.5). The con- For tickets call Dorothy – 419-260-2209 added. rated fat. tents of the entire bottle actu- ·Choose 100% fruit juice ally contain 250 calories! April 07, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11

Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Early Detection (Continued from Page 6) if things turn out for the through the navel. enced no pain after surgery. and professionals in the field, awareness to prostate can- 40 worst?” I felt as though I The urologist arranged an In fact, I was up and walking there is no reason to allow cer and take charge of this ·Yearly digital rectal ex- was on the inside of myself appointment for me to meet around the next day. I was something to go on in your disease before it takes charge amination and PSA test be- looking out at my life like I with Cleveland Clinic sur- concerned about the recov- body and to remain un- of them. Today I wear a pink ginning at age 50 had never seen it before. geon Dr. Indebir S. Gill, M.D., ery and possibility of down checked until it is at a point cancer survivor bracelet to ·Yearly digital rectal ex- Things that seemed so an international leader in time that I might experience, where it is too late for treat- commemorate my survival. amination and PSA at age 40 important in life, no longer urologic laparoscopic and since I maintained a very ac- ment or removal. Early de- More must be done to raise for high-risk patients: men held such great value. I minimally invasive surgery. tive lifestyle prior to the ill- tection through regular pros- awareness and create an with a family history of pros- quickly realized that my fam- “We get calls from people all ness and did not want to lose tate screenings saved my life environment where men tate cancer and African- ily and friends were what over the country interested time away from the things I and it could save yours or regularly get checked at as Americans. truly mattered. I wanted to in laparoscopic radical pros- loved to do. the life of someone very dear early an age 40. be around to give my daugh- tatectomy,” says Dr. Gill. My Now I joke about it be- to you. The following are some Treatment Options ter away at her wedding, see surgery was one of the first cause I am a ‘cancer survi- Sinc African-Americans of the symptoms and recom- There are different types my grandkids, live – and grow of the type to be performed vor.’ I have to laugh about it are almost twice as likely to mendations that I learned by of treatment for patients with old playing with my son. in the United States. because it allows me to talk develop prostate cancer, it going through this process. prostate cancer. Four types I wrestled with “Why me? Cleveland Clinic has the about it. It was a scary thing is critical to seek profes- I share these with you and of standard treatment are How could this happen to most experience of any health to have to deal with. As I sional, cutting edge care. ask that you share them with used: me?” Then I decided, “Why care center in the United said once I was more afraid Professional customer ser- your brother, father, uncle, ·Watchful waiting not me? It could happen to States related to of being ‘cut’ than I was of vice in handling patient con- husband, and any other ·Surgery anyone.” I remember asking laparoscopic radical pros- the cancer itself. cerns means as much as the males you can so that they ·Radiation therapy myself, “What if I had not tatectomy. “This procedure Due in large part to many medical care, in the process can benefit from the positive ·Hormone therapy been diligent about my has taken the world of urol- leadership roles and long of reaching a cure. In my outcome I was lucky enough New types of treatment health, or what if I would ogy by storm, because a radi- standing activities within the situation, the surgeon called to have experienced. are being tested in clinical have accepted this as a nor- cal prostatectomy is the most Toledo community, I easily me the day I went home from Prostate Cancer Symp- trials. mal part of aging?” common operation per- transitioned into the local the hospital and the day af- toms Of Can Include: ·Cryosurgery Being persistent when formed by urologists in the spokesperson for prostate ter to ensure that my recov- ·pain or burning during ·Chemotherapy you feel something is not United States,” explains Dr. cancer screenings. I made ery was going well. Follow urination and getting up fre- ·Biologic therapy right in your body is your Gill. “We offer it to all pa- several television appear- up is critically important to quently during the night to ·High-intensity focused best defense. I had learned tients who are candidates for ances and public service an- alleviate unnecessary post urinate ultrasound to know my body and that open radical prostatec- nouncements. operative anxiety and fear. ·blood or semen in the ·Proton beam radiation was an important factor in tomy.” I began to speak to groups Unfortunately, many Af- urine therapy saving my life. Although a laparoscopic and organizations and act as rican-American men who ·decreased flow of/inter- To learn more and become A subsequent meeting radical prostatectomy takes an advocate to promote pros- could have been saved with ruption of urinary stream knowledgeable about these with my urologist proved to approximately three hours to tate screenings. In addition, early detection died because ·painful ejaculation, diffi- conditions, visit these help- be promising on two fronts. perform, the procedure is it became my mission to en- they didn’t get checked or culty with – or prolonged ful websites: First, because the cancer was much easier on patients,” courage co-workers, friends hesitated and waited too periods of erection The National Cancer In- localized to the prostate, the explains Dr. Gill. “Patients and family members to get long for treatment to be ef- ·nagging back, hip or pel- stitute http:// options for both treatment have only tiny incisions, regular screenings. fective. vic pain, persistent bone www.cancer.gov/ and recovery were good. minimal blood loss and rela- I look at it this way, if I can Early detection can make pain cancertopics/pdq/treat- Second, I discussed with the tively no post-operative use my experience to help the difference in options ·loss of appetite and ment/prostate/patient urologist an article that I read pain. And the recovery is others, then my journey available for treatment. The weight about laparoscopic surgery very quick.” through cancer was not in decision as to whether there Cleveland Clinic http:// and found that he was famil- As I prepared to undergo vain. is hope through treatment, Consult your physician if my.clevelandclinic.org/dis- iar with the treatment proto- surgery I had to deal with Today I enjoy my life more the type of treatment, or you experience any of the orders/Prostate_Cancer/ col. He had just received lit- thoughts of not coming out than ever and I don’t take whether no treatment is pos- above mentioned symp- hic_Treatments_for_Prostate_Cancer.aspx erature about the new of the surgery well, or at all. anything for granted. I have sible is crucially dependent toms. Note: These symptoms laparoscopic prostate can- My wife, Anne was fully sup- lost 43 pounds, exercise regu- upon when the condition is could indicate other condi- Information about pros- cer surgery from the Cleve- portive and made a major dif- larly and live life to the full- diagnosed. tions such as an enlarged tate cancer treatment options land Clinic. I was intrigued ference in my preparations est. I eat a healthy vegetar- I applaud the efforts of prostate. from the American Academy and asked that we further for surgery. Thank God for ian diet, and sometimes a bit the Race for the Cure on be- Prostate Screening Rec- of Family Physicians. investigate this treatment wonderful wives! of chicken or seafood. half of women and breast ommendations www.familydoctor.org option. I was in good hands at the Today, I am cancer free! cancer. It’s time men come ·Yearly digital rectal ex- The idea of undergoing Cleveland Clinic and experi- With modern technology out and bring the same amination beginning at age major surgery was frighten- ing and I found the minimally invasive procedure to be ex- tremely appealing. I was re- lieved that there was another option that prevented me from being subjected to open surgery, requiring cuts from my pelvic to my navel. I was more afraid of being cut than I was of the cancer itself. The procedure, called laparoscopic radical pros- tatectomy, is a minimally in- vasive surgical treatment used to remove the prostate. Unlike traditional open sur- gery, laparoscopic surgery requires only four to five small, buttonhole incisions. Through these incisions, a surgeon uses a powerful, high-precision endoscope – a tiny camera – and special- ized surgical instruments to remove the prostate. Among other benefits, the procedure offers surgeons incompa- rable visualization of the area, thereby permitting pre- cise removal of the prostate Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth April 07, 2010

Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Book Review The Decision Tree by Thomas Goetz c.2010, Rodale $25.99 / $32.99 Canada 320 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor matter your age. not for warding it off in the ogy that we already have. The Decision Tree demands Every body has “issues” first place. Goetz says that by using your full attention. eventually. If it’s not one Prevention makes sense one of those “yes-then-this, Using medical history, re- thing, it’s something and if “…but it’s far from the norm no-then-that” charts – a so- ports of breakthrough tech- aches don’t arrive now, you in health care today,” says calledDecision Tree – you’ll nology, and stories from in- know you’ll face them later in Goetz. “Most people aren’t gain another tool in taking dividuals who personify the life. Still, you know yourself inclined to think about their care of yourself. Decision Tree take-charge attitude he pro- and your body better than health until something goes methodology can help clarify motes, author Thomas Goetz anyone else does. How can wrong and forces them to….” the benefits and detriments presents an intense look at a you become a better partner The second thing to re- associated with your facet of healthcare that’s al- in the care of that body? member is that unconven- healthcare decisions. It helps ready creating buzz. Before you get to that tional, outside-the-box think- avoid “toxic knowledge.” I liked this book. Though point, understand, says ing is radicalizing our ap- Most of all, it empowers you occasionally dry, it spoke to Goetz, that today’s medicine proach to health care by help- to be completely involved in the science geek in me and it has everything backward. ing us to avoid injuries and your body’s care, an idea of offered lots of very intrigu- Doctors and hospitals often problems before they start. which appears to be the way ing news. Especially if you’re tend to wait until there’s a We can often take control of of the future. concerned about the future health problem, then they our health and sidestep dis- Looking for something of healthcare, pick up The treat the disease. It’s not ease risks by paying atten- light to wile away the time in Decision Tree. It may not completely the doctor’s fault, tion to our own bodies the doctor’s office? Take hold the remedy you need, though: insurance companies through self-monitoring and something else and leave this but it sure can’t hurt. generally pay for diagnosing information sharing, and with book at home. It’s not some- and treatment of disease, but specialized use of technol- thing you can browse. No, Living Well With Lactose Intolerance Special to The Truth Delilah Winder's Sweet Potato Pie When it comes to diet erance. At the same time, while Serves: 16 and health, there's good 48 percent of African-Ameri- news, bad news and better can women who have lactose Prep Time: 20 Minutes news. intolerance worry about the Cook Time: 1 Hour, 10 Minutes The good news is that condition keeping them from The other day, when you A Certain Age, so jelly joints Ready In: 1 Hour, 30 Minutes essential nutrients impor- consuming important nutri- creaked out of bed, your knee and inexplicable injuries tant for a healthy lifestyle, ents, only 16 percent have 2 (9-inch) prepared pie crusts hurt for no reason at all. come with the territory, right? such as calcium and vita- talked to a health care profes- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes It wasn’t like you Maybe, maybe not. Au- mins A and D, are easy to sional about lactose intoler- 1 cup sugar kickboxed in your sleep, but thorThomas Goetz says that find in dairy foods and ance. 3 eggs, separated it sure felt like you did. And if you arm yourself with infor- drinks. The better news is that ½ teaspoon cinnamon this morning, you were dizzy mation from his book The The bad news is that lactose intolerance can be 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (preferably freshly grated) just after breakfast. Last week, Decision Tree, you can make many African-Americans easy to diag-nose and easy ½ teaspoon salt it was your wrist. Tomorrow, better choices in regard to may be avoiding dairy and to manage. To help educate 2 teaspoons vanilla extract it’ll be something else, but treatment and prevention of not getting these essential women about the condition, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice you’re used to it. You’re past diseases and injuries, no nutrients. Up to 80 percent Delilah Winder, celebrity ½ cup melted butter of African-Americans may chef, author and restaurant 1 cup LACTAID® Fat Free Milk have symptoms of lactose owner, shares her recipes and intolerance. Lactose intol- tips for eating healthy and Preheat oven to 350°F. Puree mashed sweet potatoes, erance is the inability to enjoying dairy again. sugar and egg yolks together in a food processor or blender digest foods containing "Although I am lactose in- until smooth. Pour into a large mixing bowl. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, lemon juice, melted butter and lactose, the sugar found pri- tolerant, milk and dairy prod- LACTAID® Fat Free Milk. Mix well. In separate bowl, whip marily in milk and many ucts are an important part of egg whites using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Whisk dairy products. The condi- my diet. I rely on Lactaid Milk egg whites into pie filling. Pour filling into prepared pie crusts. tion creates discomfort to ensure I drink real, deli- Bake pies in middle of the oven for 60-70 minutes or until the such as gas, cramping, cious milk every day and con- center of the pie is lightly firm to the touch. Cool pie on wire bloating and diarrhea. sume the nutrients necessary rack. What's more, a recent Lac- to maintain a healthy tose Intolerance in lifestyle," said Winder. "In The survey also found: Multicultural Communities my house, no family gather- • Fifty-seven percent of African-American women feel Survey conducted by the ing is complete without sweet inconvenienced by their condition. LACTAID® Brand found potato pie, because manag- • Eighty-four percent want to keep dairy in their diet that 78 percent of African- ing lactose intolerance because of its health benefits, 48 percent because it is a natural American women reduce doesn't mean we have to give source of calcium and nutrients, and 36 percent to maintain the amount of milk or dairy up on our favorite traditional healthy bones. in their diet as a way to soul food dishes." She even • Sixty-three percent of African-American women do not manage their lactose intol- provides the recipe: know that lactose-free products can have the same important nutrients found in regular milk and other dairy products. You can find facts about lactose intolerance, a dairy digestion test to determine if symptoms are a result of lactose intolerance, and recipes to help manage the condition at www.lactaid.com. April 07, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Album Review New AmErykah Pt.2: Return of the Ankh - Erykah Badu By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture Badu leaving the politics us the politics we needed. or in your headphones as alone to make music that “Kiss Me On My Neck” you intently absorb the focuses on matters of the and “Green Eyes” gave us sublime sounds and some heart, diving deep into the the love we needed. of her most layered vocal emotive waters of love, “Clever” gave us the production ever. sacrifice and self reflec- Erykah we needed. Just when you want the tion. It was all there. Giving album to get more per- It’s hard not to com- each side of the coin its sonal, it does. pare the two albums be- own voice may have di- It truly does, and I so cause although the focus luted the potency just a bit can relate to being a “ re- of each one is different, in terms of track for track covering under cover over (part one is packed with impact. lover.” supreme knowledge, part Return of the Ankh just Besides a couple joints two is packed with rela- falls into somewhat of a that didn’t measure up, I Before I was really into tionships). But the strik- lull with “umm hmm” and have to say this album is astrology, I remember ing difference is that New “love,” not bad songs, just certainly a must have for knowing that Erykah Badu Amerykah Pt 1. just left a not great. Especially when music fans. was a Pisces. Finding out far greater impression on you factor in the genius of If you don’t know that she and I share the me, it’s a classic tightly “Fall In Love.” Erykah Badu’s music, I’d same birthday, the more I woven to its theme. The Erykah Badu we all advise you to get hip now learned about our sign, the “Master Teacher” and lyrics about losing a win! know and love is very because this album is as more I learned about her “Hump” were so power- lover’s trust, and realizing This song is dope, she much present on this al- close to mass appeal as it artistry. ful… so necessary, those she knows just what to do even quotes her own lyr- bum though. gets and that’s not inten- No one could ever be songs will endure for to get back in his good ics from “Other Side of Hip-hop references, tional. an expert on Badu, but if years and years to come. graces. the Game” on this one, so just a few small jewels If you are already in there’s a class on her I’d That’s not even counting James Poyser doing his it should be clear… Re- being dropped (if you paid love with this woman’s love to be in it. “Telephone” or “The thing as always on the turn Of The Ankh will, attention) and that wit of music as much as I am, She is certainly one of Healer.” Rhodes and if you listen one hopes, feel just as good hers.. I swear I love how dig in! the most transformative Here on the second in- closely, the sound of a in 2010 as Baduizm felt this woman’s mind The true grade for and influential artists of stallment, the bar is set so bed squeaking throughout when it came out over 12 works. Erykah Badu’s New the last …hell, in my life- high…because it IS most of the track until the years ago. The last 20 minutes of Amerykah Prt 2 : Return time. But to look at the Erykah Badu you feel it string arrangement lifts Looking at her entire the album just shine bril- of the Ankh is B+ new album, you have to when a song on this new you into the clouds. body… I mean her entire liantly above anything else Recently wrote a poem look at the previous one. album hits that spot, and And if there’s any doubt body of work (lol), I that’s out now… the mu- about loving neo soul mu- To look at both, you you feel it when a song that she’s taking it back to would have to say that sic, the feel, the emotion, sic… have to be familiar with us just narrowly misses that basics, just crank the lead “Mama’s Gun” was the the words, the aura cre- Facebook search or weird Pisces people. spot. single moment when both fishes ated just all satisfies en- email me: Our symbol is two Erykah Badu fans, you “Window Seat.” I got to speak their mind tirely. [email protected] fishes heading in different feel me. Something about mean, yo, there’s equally. Perfect for any and ev- directions and, the more her music, just lives inside Soulquarian involvement “Penitentiary Philoso- ery situation.. the car, the Peace everyone, cel- research you do, it be- of you. heavy on this project with phy” and “A.D. 2000” gave house with the lights low, ebrate good music! comes revealed that we When it’s not there, you Questlove and Poyser con- are equally consumed by know it. Don’t panic tributing… this song is just two things at all times: though, Return of the what we needed. Love & Justice. Ankh feels like her inten- The video… is just what Simultaneously right tion was more about bring- we needed also. In every brained and left brained. ing things full circle than way. Yup, take it how- New AmErykah Pt. 1: it was giving her fans ever. 4th World War was one side goose bumps on every Quite possibly a follow of the coin, passionately single track. Once the up single “Gone Baby, juxtaposed to the corrup- chords of “20 Feet Tall” Don’t Be Long” is like ear tion and distortion afflict- start in, you know imme- candy. ing this land… a trained diately that the woman Funny, sometimes eye looking through the who birthed and aban- when hip-hop is struggling scope with sights set on doned Neo Soul has to provide that boom bap revolution and societal brought it back,with with some credible lyr- awareness through sound something of a vengeance, ics… a Badu album will and action. assaulting listeners from drop and it feels like con- New AmErykah Pt 2: every angle. scious/neo soul music and Return of the Ankh finds Compelling and clever backpacker hip-hop both Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth April 07, 2010 James McDay’s We Are Ribs Finds Home at Fifth Third Field Sojourner’s Truth Staff “For me, number one it with products such as Third, We Are Ribs will be much better. We’ve been was the quality of the prod- Tofts and Stanley’s Mar- offering their patrons ribs, getting good feedback uct,” says Craig Nelson, kets.” pulled pork sandwiches from guests at the Arena the food and beverage gen- So when the Mud Hens and baked beans, the same and now that he has his eral manager at Fifth Third open this week at Fifth products McDay and his license to sell wholesale, Field explaining his deci- staff currently offer at the that fits in well with our sion to bring James Lucas County Arena. menu. We’re excited about McDay’s We Are Ribs “James’s products are his product.” products on board. “Sec- far better than what we We Are Ribs also has a ondly, there is the fact were serving and we were take out store at 21 Wenz that he’s local and we’ve serving good products,” Rd that is open Tuesdays always tried to buy local – says Nelson. “His are so through Sundays. Black MarketPlace

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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local The Part time camp counselor must have three 8, 807 Lime City Road, Rossford, Ohio between 9:00 plus years working with children in a camp setting. a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The qualifications to be eligible for Associate degree preferred. this examination are: Must possess a Valid Driver’s License, and pass a criminal background investigation. 1. Must be 18 years of age or over. Completive wages. Please send or fax resume to 2. Must live in the jurisdiction of Local 8 for one Clara L. Petty, Monroe Street Neighborhood Center year prior to application. 3613 Monroe St. Toledo, Ohio 43606 or fax to 419- 3. Must have proof of 4 years employment in the 475-1148 by April 15, 2010. NO PHONE CALLS commercial/industrial electrical construction indus- PLEASE try. Page 16 The Sojourner’s Truth April 07, 2010 Easter Bunny Greets Kids at Garden Lake Party Special to The Truth Carol and Chris Johnson out candy and dollars just be- were the hosts for a big Easter fore the man himself, the head party on Saturday, April 3, at bunny, Calvin Oliver, made the Garden Lake Hall on Dorr his grand entrance as the one Street. Over 100 guests turned and only Calvin Cotton Tail. out. “We just love to see ev- Mr. Cotton Tail has been seen erybody have a good time,” on television talk shows and said Carol Johnson. in a variety of newspapers, The hosts provided over about this same time of the 100 Easter baskets for the chil- year, for many years now. dren in attendance as well as Many thanks came from cash prizes, gift cards, bikes the Johnsons for the support and other toys. provided by Oliver, the The guests were then Rabbiters and all who turned treated to an Easter meal and, out to bring joy to the chil- of course, an Easter egg hunt dren. for the youngsters. Erika Jones (the Bunnie girl) performed a song and dance as did Toledo’s own Rabbiters girls. Joe the Candy Man threw Bare Witness Photographs by Gordon Parks

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