The Story Took Its Own Turn at the End of Chapter One

Volume 20, No.23“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” September 28, 2011 Joyce Lewis, Author Sir Haunz & Gertrude’s Great Escape

“The story took its own turn at the end of chapter one. It became more of its own story rather than a modern day witch tale. It became more of a gospel inspiration story.”

In This Issue TUFCU Upgrade Raiser Minister on Jay Z and Legends Lun- Perryman Page 5 Page 7 Lil Wayne Part 2 cheon Page 2 Page 10 Page 13 The Arts Section Museum’s African Art Tolliver Cover Story Page 8 Peaces of Art Classifieds Page 3 Joyce Lewis, Local Author Page 11 Page 14-15 Page 6 Mindless Behavior Chamber Revived Page 9 Book Review Links’ Jazz Blast Page 4 McDaniel Scholarship Fund Page 12 Page 16 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth September 28, 2011 The Prosperity and Poverty Community Calendar September 30 of Black Pain Night of Jazz: Charles McDaniel Scholarship Fund; 6 pm Our Brothers Place; Live jazz, silent auction, jam session: 567-249-6229 By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, D.Min. The Truth Contributor October 1 The genius of our black foremothers and forefa- The Business of Being a Writer: Aspiring Christian author workshop; 9 am thers was ... to equip black folk with cultural armor to noon; New Life Center at Bethlehem Baptist; Special guest speaker Joyce to beat back the demons of hopelessness, meaning- Lewis: 734-254-1043 lessness, and lovelessness. - Cornel West Third Annual Boys2Men Conference: 8:30 am to 2 pm; UT’s Student Union: 419-474-9767 The National Urban League’s publication The State 9th Annual Striking Out … Bowl Down Cancer Event: Southwyck Bowling of Black America 2011 is now available. Never mind Lanes; 1 pm: 419-537-0523 picking up a copy though, just pull out whatever “Keep Fit and Healthy” Walk to Support the Rally for the Cure: Woodville Mall; 8 am registration; 5-mile indoor walk: 419-779-0865 previous edition you have available. Nothing has changed much in the past 20 or so annual reports except perhaps October 2 the year of publication. Shiloh MBC 72nd Church Anniversary: “Working Together with a Mind Made The educational disparities are still there. The black Up;” 11 am; Speaker Rev. Rob Lyles of Ararat MBC; 4 pm – Rev. Gerald Fletcher genocide and other social dysfunctions persist. The of New Light Baptist: 419-699-6698 or 419-535-0615 gap between black and white health, wealth and em- The Movement Church First Pastoral Anniversary: And new location; 4 pm; ployment remain or have widened. Pastor Larry Mack guest speaker Why do the poor and minorities receive negligible benefit in the form of positive St Mark Baptist Church 56th Annual Women’s Day; “Christian Women in outcomes despite the appropriation of billions of dollars for social services? Service for the Lord;” Speaker Min. Georgia Guest; 11 am and 3:30 pm services Some, privately reason that a “pro-status quo” social services system itself, has Christian Community Church 9th Pastoral Anniversary: Pastor Nolan White; an innate need to perpetuate its own existence and is unable to do so if its clients 5 pm service; Guest speaker Elder Rance Allen of New Bethel were actually brought to a state of wellness, delivered unto self-sufficiency or truly Walls Memorial Chapel AME Zion “A Praise Explosion:”Noon; A unique worship experience: 419-255-4014 liberated from the clutches of their problematic circumstances. New Prospect Baptist church Musical: 4 pm; Celebrating choir’s anniver- The system, whose foundation rests upon teaching people that their value lies sary in their deficiencies or inadequacies, has thus become a gold mine by giving poor people services rather than income, but providing wealth and stability to those who October 4 run or work in it. Yet the poor themselves are not bettered and their problems are Installation Services of the Baptist Ministers’ Conference: For newly elected never solved. president, John Williams of Eastern Star; Eastern Star; 7 pm Others, insist that “you can’t build the community by taking away community Toledo Area Faith March for Voters’ Rights: Third Baptist Church to the responsibilities and giving it to professionals who have no interest in bettering the Board of Elections community.” Indeed, African-American churches, the “oldest, strongest and most valued October 4-5 institution in the African American experience” who, along with other black St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Fall Rummage Sale: 9 am to 7 pm on Tuesday, community groups, have traditionally “been our social service center, political 9 am to 1 pm on Wednesday; Many departments, three floors, a garage and two huge tents: 419-874-4548 academy and financial institution” find themselves currently isolated from larger public agencies and disconnected from the tax-payer provided dollars used to fund October 7 black pain. City of Zion, the Mt. Zion Church 88th Church Anniversary: 7 pm; Guest In fact, the leader of one African-American agency asserts, “The political and speaker Pastor Clayborn Lea of Mt. Calvary Baptist – Fairfield, CA bureaucratic social service establishment is inept at community outreach but their policies actively discourage the participation of minority social service agencies.” October 9 The lack of access to resources for social service delivery and black self-help Union Grove MBC women’s Day: 4 pm; “Christian Women God Has a Plan continues to be the community’s “major unresolved dilemma.” for You;” Speaker First Lady Willetta Perryman of Center of Hope: 419-531- Yet churches and black providers - possessing the unique knowledge or the 1994 cultural competency to effectively handle black pain - are counted on to help fill the gap between un-addressed need and available human services. Only they are October 15-16 expected to do it for free and serve without access to the funding mediated by the First Church of God Ambassadors for Christ Reunion Weekend: First Church of God; “You Can Always Come Home;” Tailgate party on Saturday from larger organizations. noon to 4 pm; Sunday service at 10 am; For more information call 419-578-2447 Research confirms that black and other providers of color have the capacity to or 419-867-1881 touch all aspects of family life and do provide many benefits. Celeste Watkins-Hayes, PhD, writes: “They are a face that represents a life that October 16 was advanced through education, job experience and can serve as an example. United Church of God Women’s Day Program: 4 pm; Speaker Rev. Janet Black providers are also often able to tap into shared experiences and intra-group Orr of First Church of God: 419-729-3819 dynamics including subtle but meaningful assertions of power” that others might not be able to. However, black community providers, despite their long tradition of caring for their own through slavery, segregation and the civil rights era, face many The Sojourner’s Truth criticisms. Toledo’s Truthful African-American Many from the dominant culture refuse to legitimize the black institutions Owned and Operated Newspaper claiming that they are substandard, poorly managed, inept at handling funds or accusing black folk of not yet having developed competency in the art of working Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor together. Becky McQueen Business Manager As a result, black pain sadly continues unrelieved while the administration and allocation of funding rests firmly with whites. Brittany Jones Reporter Torri Blanchard Reporter How can the work of black church and community providers co-exist with that of the larger social service system and this dilemma be resolved ? Rev. D.L. Perryman Columnist It will take a marriage of the larger social services system with those who are Michael J. Hayes Entertainment Critic most able to assist families because they understand the social and cultural Jason L. Lee Sr. Layout Designer dynamics and reside or operate where the families they attempt to help also reside. Jennifer Retholtz Webmaster Only when the larger system collaborates with smaller agencies of color - not Kathy Sweeny Graphic Designer merely through funding, but also by providing assistance in how to maximize Pam Anderson Account Executive scarce resources, educational and technical support functions and help in interpret- Kathleen Greely Account Executive ing legislation - can both systems coexist in a way that will effectively serve the poor and communities of color while achieving the positive outcomes which build community and provide real change. A Certified MBE, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Contact Rev. Donald Perryman, D.Min, at Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 [email protected] [email protected] www.thetruthtoledo.com September 28, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 Bell Is my Name … What’s Yours? By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column tracts with his niece, guess able to garner with the help of they wanted in on the cash scream out, YEEHAH! when said in near unison, “his niece what’s hot? the last name of Bell, every- cow. a Charlie Daniels country didn’t’ have any, so why do The probate court one wants a slice of this fi- I was worried that with so western tune came on. we need any?” handles, among other issues, nancial pie. many people willing to jetti- One new brazen “bell It was difficult for me to name changes and you would Now, fool me twice if be- son their family name for a ringer” even photo-shopped urge these “new” Bells to not believe the line-up at the ing the niece of the mayor crack at some nice paydays pictures of her replacing the remain upbeat because now clerk’s office for the past two and having the same last name due only to a last name moni- face of Bell’s real niece in her that there is a stampede to get weeks for applications for was not a bell ringer (sorry ker of Bell, what that would promotional photographs! the mayor to sign off on any name changes. about that pun). that do to the dynamics at It is crazy out here! A deal that remotely spells, B- And guess what is the I mean, come on. Imagine One Government Center. group of Bell wannabees E-L-L, everyone wants to hit name that dozens of people having the name of Trump True to form, once the went so far as to get voice this lotto. are jockeying to changing to? and being related to “The name jumpers got their cer- lessons that mimic his par- I called the mayor’s office You guessed it! People are Donald” and he not being tificates claiming that they ents so that they would call trying to get a direct comment changing their names from able to nod his head or make are now part of a Bell clan, it Mike at his office and try to from the mayor as to the rami- Ronald Zykowzikwi to Ronald a call to a low-level function- was on! persuade their son to sign fications of what he put in As an attorney, I make Bell and from Lydia Anastasia ary and BINGO! You change The newly-minted Bells contracts for some other zeal- place by this seemingly fa- regular rounds of the down- to Lydia Bell. in a moment’s notice from a starting calling city hall with ots who took on the name of voritism of a family member; town courts to keep in the At the probate court, it is frog to a handsome prince proposals that ranged from Bell. and I was curtly told that his loop as to what is what and Bell Fever. To date, there have and with bucks in your cof- putting goldfish in the foun- That plot was only foiled office is reviewing their policy what is not happening and been 87 name changes. 87!! fers. tain at the government center when Mike saw that they of contract nepotism. especially what is hot-hot. And all of them are like from When people read about building, to removing graffiti misspelled his father’s middle With that in mind, I was Well, and not surpris- McAllister to Bell or from the fat cat contracts that from TARTA bus stalls to name when they used two able to inform all of the con- ingly, since the revelation Andelli to Bell or even Bell’s niece was able to gar- providing informational tech- “l”’s in Phillip instead of the tract hopefuls to make sure that Mayor Mike Bell was OK Hirosayama to Bell. ner (albeit, she purportedly nology to eliminate down- one “l” his dad uses. that when asked by the media with signing off on huge real In light of the fat-cat con- had some back-room help town pigeon traffic. That is how desperate what is your familial relation- estate development contracts that Bell’s niece was from some chums of Michael), The proposals were end- people are to cash in on this ship to the mayor, that you less and as were the “chance new “Name That Bell” con- indicate that you are a sec- meetings” that the new Bells tract. ond cousin and that you love were trying to arrange with Being curious, I asked Chinese food. Hollywood Casino Job Fair their new godfather, Michael about three dozens of the Bell. newly-minted Bells if they had Contact Lafe Tolliver at One adventurous bell- any experience regarding the [email protected] hopper even took country proposals in their submitted line dancing lessons, bought contracts. a 10-gallon western hat and All of the Bells sat with a learned how to properly blank look on their face and

If you have friends or family members that are either unemployed or seeking new full-time employment with benefits, please let them know that Hollywood Casino is sponsoring a Job Fair on Thursday, September 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Rogers High School Auditorium, 222 McTigue Drive, Toledo, Oh 43615.

The Toledo Branch of the NAACP would like to see at least 300 center city residents attend this event in order to take advantage of upcoming full-time employment opportunities with Hollywood Casino Toledo. Attendees will learn what jobs are available and the associated time-line for filling the positions.

It is very important that all applicants make a good first impression so please inform your friends and family members interested in employment that they should be well groomed and appropriately dressed for this event. Let’s get the word out to our community.

Sincerely,

Rev. Kevin Bedford, President NAACP Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth September 28, 2011 Jay Black Is Poised to Revive the Black Community’s Chamber of Commerce By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor Newly reconstituted, the consistent and systemic ba- that will require the mediate task will be to help to explode economically. viable,” he says pointing Toledo African American sis?” He looked around and Chamber’s attention but those in the African-Ameri- But, above all, it is vitally out the importance Chamber of Commerce was forced to answer: “No there are always plenty of can community “to focus on important, says Black, to en- churches have historically (TAACC) is back … again. one.” smaller projects as well, those things they can do to gage black churches in any had in the community. This time with a new ap- So he set out to work on Black notes. help themselves.” discussion about the eco- The TAACC will be hold- proach, a new officer line- changing that without, in The Chamber will serve This third matter is an nomic well-being of the Af- ing a membership drive this up and a new attitude about the process, trying to re- as an information clearing educational process, says rican-American community. Wednesday, September 28 what works and what invent the wheel. house for black-owned busi- Black, that includes promot- “Black churches can be a at Our Brothers’ Place on doesn’t when it comes to Black held a series of con- nesses. ing goals such as keeping vehicle to help the commu- Huron Street from 5 to 7 p.m. promoting black-owned versations with the NAACP Secondly, Black says, dollars in the black community become economically businesses. and the Greater Toledo Ur- the Chamber has a role as an nity and working coopera- “We’re like a start-up ban League’s leaders and advocate for black busi- tively when possible to business,” says Jay Black, out of those talks came an nesses. That will entail meet- build capacity. president of the organiza- agreement to collaborate. ing with larger, majority- “How do we work to- tion. “A grass roots organi- “We’ve agreed to work owned companies and or- gether and ensure we have zation.” together in those areas ganizations to urge them to a healthy economic commu- Along with Black, a where we can,” he says. To follow the lead of those who nity?” he asks rhetorically. former banker and former that end, the Chamber plans already set goals for minor- He has some suggestions City of Toledo chief of staff to focus on economic de- ity participation. He cites that would fall along more during then-Mayor Jack velopment, the GTUL on the example of Penn Na- long-term goals. Ford’s term in office, the new workforce development and tional, operator of the Hol- He views the Chamber as Chamber’s officers are Vice the NAACP on social injus- lywood Casino, and The an instrument that can be President Vince Wiggins, tices within the economic University of Toledo as en- used to promote an entre- Secretary Laneta Goings realm. tities that have taken steps preneurial spirit among and Treasurer Art Jones. In keeping with its mis- to set such goals. UT, says young people. It’s s spirit When Black was ap- sion statement, Black men- Black, has set goals of 15 that has been missing for proached to take over the tions three tasks that the percent for all construction generations in the black reins of the Chamber, for- Chamber can take on imme- contracts and 18 percent for community, says Black. merly the African American diately. First, he plans to goods and services con- And more concretely, at Bureau of Commerce and, keep the black business tracts. some point in the future, before that, the Northwest community informed about “That’s pretty aggres- Black would dearly love to Ohio Black Chamber of Com- the opportunities that are sive for an organization of develop opportunities for merce, he asked himself available. There are, of that size,” he says approv- local business owners by “who’s advocating for black course, large projects such ingly. organizing trade missions to businesses in town on a as the Hollywood Casino The Chamber’s third im- West Africa, which is about September 28, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 University to Celebrate Toledo Urban Federal Credit Right to Read Union Gets Ratings Boost Sojourner’s Truth Staff Special to The Truth “Free Your Mind: Read a Banned Book” is the theme of the 14th annual Banned Books Week Vigil, which will take place Thursday, Sept. 29. The Toledo Urban Fed- eral Credit Union (TUFCU) received an improved credit UT President Lloyd Jacobs will join faculty members and students, as well as rating during the second quar- a local author and newspaper reporter, to give short presentations from 9 a.m. to ter of 2011 from a bank re- 5 p.m. on the second floor of Sullivan Hall. search firm. BauerFinancial Inc, of “The right to read freely empowers us to learn about subjects some consider Coral Gables, Florida gave taboo or politically unacceptable,” said Paulette D. Kilmer, Ph.D., UT professor TUFCU a one-star grade of communication and one of the organizers of the event. “The U.S. Constitution which reflects the success of protects free speech because the unfettered flow of ideas keeps our democracy the local credit union’s vibrant and encourages embracing cultural differences that enrich us as a nation. $250,000 capital campaign that began in March of this year. “Most of us take for granted our reading privileges because we were fortunate According to Suzette enough to be born in a country where freedom of expression prevails,” Kilmer Cowell, president and CEO of said. TUFCU, the credit union is planning to raise another $1 In the fourth week of September, the American Library Association, the million through a second cam- American Society of Journalists and Authors, the American Booksellers Associa- paign that will start this week- tion and hundreds of other sponsors of Banned Books Week have inspired citizens end. The kick-off for that cam- across the country to hold events celebrating intellectual freedom. paign is this Friday’s Annual Meeting and Appreciation ing by Bauer was predicted other institutions to place Banquet that will take place by Cowell back in March During UT’s event, banned books, coupons and other items will be given as door seven-year notes worth at The Toledo Zoo’s Nairobi when she noted at that time $50,000 with TUFCU. Szuch prizes throughout the day. In addition, coffee, doughnut holes and bagels will be Pavilion. that a number of individuals is one of this Friday’s honor- served in the morning, followed by a vegetable tray around lunchtime and mini- Funds from the new cam- in the community had ees for his efforts in assisting sandwiches later in the afternoon. paign will be used to enhance stepped forward to help with the credit union. the credit union’s ability to the campaign. Among that For more information on Serving with Kilmer and Sheldon on the Banned Books Week Vigil Planning lend and to help build a new number was John Szuch, the banquet call the credit Committee are Linda Smith, Ph.D., UT associate dean of the Honors College; facility at the corner of Dorr chairman of fifth Third Bank union at 419-255-8876 Arjun Sabharwal, UT assistant professor of general libraries; Cynthia Ingham, and Detroit. (Northwestern Ohio), who Ph.D., UT assistant professor of history; and Elaine Reeves, UT associate The improved credit rat- persuaded his bank and five lecturer of general libraries.

Benefactors of the free, public event are the Society of Professional Journalists, the UT Department of Communication, Carlson Library and the UT Honors College.

For more information, contact Kilmer at [email protected] or 419.530.4672. Joyce Lewis: Author Realizes Dreams with Publication of First Book By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor As a child, Joyce Lewis due to the downsizing of his one else said about me would hated to read and could not automotive plant. Their par- not define me or limit my fu- understand how a book such ents make a difficult decision ture. I went to college, got a as Green Eggs and Ham by to send their children to live degree and now I help those Dr. Seuss could help her real- with relatives while they try children, who are the most ize her dreams, she explains to get back on their feet. challenged in life because of all these years later. How Tragedy strikes and the educable or mental impair- ironic it is that Lewis, who children are left homeless in ments, have an opportunity hated to read so much as a Chicago and have to learn to at living the best possible life child, will achieve one huge fend for themselves. Haunz they can lead.” dream next month when her discovers that he has a gift Eventually, Lewis, who first book is released by Zoe and he uses it to overcome had once despised reading, Life Publishing of Canton, MI. obstacles as the children fi- took up the pen and wrote a And how appropriate it is nally escape hopelessness poem. One poem led to an- that her first book is a child’s and poverty. other and several years ago, book and a tale of young- “I flunked fifth grade and dozens of poems later, she sters learning to make their a teacher told me that as long had an idea about a children’s own dreams come true. as I stayed pretty I would be book based upon an updated Lewis’s book, Sir Haunz all right,” says Lewis, a spe- version of the Grimm’s Hansel & Gertrude’s Great Escape, cial education teacher with and Gretel story. During the is a story of two children Toledo Public Schools. “I de- writing process, that idea did whose father has lost his job cided then that what some- not survive for very long. “The story took its own turn at the end of chapter one,” says Lewis. “It became more of its own story rather than a modern day witch tale. It became more of a gospel inspiration story.” sponse encouraged her to Life Publishing, on the back University of Toledo. She How long did it take the seek ways to get the book of a poetry book she was read- earned an undergraduate fledgling author to complete published. At one point Lewis ing, called the company, sent degree in education and be- the task? gave the book to a third-grade in a manuscript and the pub- gan her career with Toledo “Forever!” she exclaims student she was tutoring. The lishing company was so im- Public Schools at Pickett El- with just a touch of feigned young girl, who read at a fifth pressed that her book was ementary School. exasperation. grade level, took about an immediately accepted. She On October 1, Lewis’s Nine months to write her hour and a half to digest the was paired with an illustrator publisher will host a Book first book; six months to tweak book, alternately laughing and here we are in the Glass Launch Open House Celebra- it. Then, as is often the case and crying at the story. City – celebrating the arrival tion at Bethlehem Baptist with such first efforts, the When she was done, she of a new author. Church. An Aspiring Chris- book “lay dormant for a long asked Lewis: “How did you The new author is the old- tian Author Workshop will time,” says Lewis. know how I felt?” est of five children of Wilbur take place in the New Life Then again, not quite so Well, of course, now she and Odestia Lewis. While she Center from 1 to 4 p.m. In dormant. absolutely had to get it pub- liked school as a child, she addition, Zoe Life will be tak- Lewis started reading lished. As luck would have it, had a difficult time reading ing manuscripts for consid- chapters of the book to her and fortunately for young and retaining lesson mate- eration. students whose positive re- readers everywhere, finding rial. For more information on a publisher was not as daunt- As a young adult, Lewis, a the book launch or the working a process for Lewis as it practicing gymnast from the shop, call Zoe Life’s Sabrina typically is for first-time au- age of five, applied her tal- Adams at 734-254-1043. thors. ents to cheer leading and She spotted the name, Zoe gained a scholarship to The September 28, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7 Lourdes Fall Music Showcase to Celebrate Environmentalism Featuring Chicago’s Gaudete Brass Quintet The Lourdes Choirs and ment of Music website at soloists will sing songs for www.lourdes.edu/music environmental sustainability Rooted in the with a caring for creation. Catholic Franciscan tradition, Includes a sing-a-long for Lourdes University offers audience participation. As- baccalaureate degrees in sociate Professor of Biology more than 30 academic ma- & Health Sciences James jors as well as graduate de- Minesky, PhD, will speak grees in business, education, briefly on “The Year of the liberal arts, nursing, organi- Forest” and campus zational leadership and the- sustainability events at the ology. Community outreach Sylvania Franciscan Village programs include the Appold in October. A photo collage Planetarium, the Life Lab, featuring the works of noted Lifelong Learning and The- Toledo-Area Nature Photog- ater Vision. A member of the rapher Jim Hagan will accom- National Association of In- pany the musical perfor- tercollegiate Athletics, mance. Karen T. Biscay, Lourdes students can also Music Department Chair, compete in baseball and conducts the choirs and Olga men’s and women’s basket- Topuzova-Meade is Choral ball, golf and volleyball. Accompanist. Named a “Best in the Mid- west” college by the Free and open to the Princeton Review, Lourdes public. A reception follows University is a nationally ac- at 6 p.m. For more information credited, veteran and trans- please contact Karen T. fer-friendly institution offer- Biscay, director of Choirs and ing a variety of student schol- Music Department chairman, arships. Discover us online On Sunday, October 9, the students and guests in a va- Lourdes University Chorus. www.gaudetebrass.com/ at 419-824-3772 or email at www.lourdes.edu or by Lourdes University Depart- riety of solo and chamber Founded in 2004, the Gaudete [email protected]. phone at 419-885-3211. ment of Music will present its ensemble works plus “Save Brass Quintet is devoted to Choral Finale – Songs to Please visit Lourdes Depart- Fall Music Showcase at 3 p.m. the Earth” folksongs and presenting serious brass Save the Earth: 5p.m. in the Franciscan Center. video led by Michael D. chamber music at the highest Lourdes faculty, students Biscay. level of excellence and to and choirs will perform the encouraging worldwide ap- following three mini-con- The Gaudete Brass Quin- preciation of the art of brass certs. tet (Chicago, IL): 4 p.m. chamber music through live The Gaudete Brass Quin- performances, recordings, Opening Concert: 3 p.m. tet from Chicago performs education, and the creation Lourdes music faculty, brass chamber music with the of new works. http:// A Night of Jazz: for the Charles W. McDaniel Scholarship Fund September 30, 2011, 6pm at Our Brothers Place, 233 N. Huron, Toledo, Ohio

Join the Professional Musicians of Northwest Ohio for a gathering in support of the Charles W McDaniel Scholarship fund at the end of September! The evening will begin with live jazz music featuring Keith Bernhard on drums, Josh Silver on piano, and Steve Knurek on bass at 6 p.m. A silent auction featuring artwork and local northwest Ohio made products will begin at 6:30 p.m. An open jam session will be facilitated by the featured jazz trio beginning at 8 p.m. The event is free of charge, but a $10 donation at the door is encouraged.

Come celebrate the life of Charles W. McDaniel with a night of live jazz music, while supporting the next generation of musicians and teachers coming from northwest Ohio!

Charles W. McDaniel Scholarship Fund Charles W. McDaniel was an active member of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 15-286. A pianist, he joined Local 286 in 1958. He maintained his love of the Union through the time when Local 15 merged with Local 286 in 1964 and was elected as the first black secretary/treasurer of Local 15-286 in 1999. He spent a tremendous amount of time and energy in the Local’s office encouraging musicians of all genres to join the Local and promoted the benefits of the AFM to everyone who would listen. McDaniel made a huge impact on the youth in his community and the community at large. He devoted so much of his time and energy throughout his life helping young people grow as musicians.

Through the establishment of this scholarship fund in McDaniel’s memory, his force will continue to make its mark on the community of northwest Ohio. With the help of sponsors, the fund has been able to award three young and talented musicians scholar- ships to the college of their choice for the 2011-2012 school year. Now we need the continued support of our community to help this fund grow. Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth September 28, 2011

Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Museum Acquires Two African Objects Via Apollo Society Selection The Toledo Museum of Femmes du Maroc, which perceived to be idols, most Art has acquired two ob- includes Le Grande were destroyed by West- jects through the annual Odalisque, Essaydi reacts ern occupiers. This ex- selection process of its art to and in some cases recre- ample, believed to be one of acquisition group, The ates these Orientalist im- the only Tabwa maternity Apollo Society. This year’s ages, making subtle figures from the 19th cen- curatorial theme was Afri- changes in poses and facial tury to exist, was carried can art, and the final selec- expressions. Her subjects out of Africa about 1880 by tions represent the work of are draped in white (mourn- a man who was likely the a contemporary Moroccan- ing) cloth and covered in brother of one of those born photographer and an dense Arabic calligraphy missionaries. unknown 19th-century done in henna. The words sculptor from what is now are largely illegible but come The Apollo Society— Tanzania. from the artist’s own named after TMA’s Henri The compelling photo- musings about personal Matisse mural Apollo—was graph La Grande Odalisque, identity and freedom. formed in 1986 by Georgia by Lalla Essaydi, references Born and raised in Mo- Welles and her late husband Jean-Auguste-Dominique rocco, Essaydi married a David to select and pur- Ingres’ famous 1814 re- Saudi prince and lived in chase significant works of clining nude, La Grande Saudi Arabia for many art for the collection. Each Odalisque. That oil paint- years. She entered art fall, Apollo Society mem- ing, residing in the Louvre school at age 34 in Paris, bers choose a general cat- in Paris, belongs to a genre finally receiving her MFA egory, such as the art of that came to be known as in photography and paint- Africa. The TMA curato- Orientalism. The term de- ing from the School of the rial staff then researches society,” said TMA Direc- fiber skirt, elongated neck whose rites deliberately left scribes the exotic and sen- Museum of Fine Arts/Tufts objects that would be im- tor Brian Kennedy. and torso, pierced ears and scars to dramatize the sual way in which 19th- University in May 2003. portant additions to the col- Figure of a Woman Car- cap-like braided hairstyle are struggle of people against and early 20th-century “Lalla Essaydi is among lection. At the selection din- rying a Child is a wooden indicative of the culture’s the forces of nature. Western artists (mostly a key group of contempo- ner in the spring, the offer- sculpture from the Tabwa idealized female beauty. The Tabwa villages were au- male) depicted the Muslim rary Muslim women artists ings are revealed and mem- peoples in central Africa patterned scars carved into tonomous until colonization culture of North Africa and who are making provoca- bers cast their votes for dating to pre-1880. The the figure’s torso, back, by Christian missionaries the Middle East. tive statements about which work(s) will be pur- subject’s short, bent legs, neck and head represent began in the 1870s. Because In her photo series Les women’s role in modern rounded hips covered by a rituals of tribal initiation, these ancestral figures were (Continued on Next Page) September 28, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9

Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • African Objects National recording (Continued from Page 8) chased that year. group”Mindless Behavior” “This year’s selections, proposed by TMA’s former curator of ancient art with EWP model “Hope” Sandra Knudsen, present strikingly different versions of the idealized female recently stop by WJUC Radio form,” said Amy Gilman, associate director and cu- Station “the Juice” on their rator of contemporary art.” We are delighted to add these works to our collec- Midwest promotion tour! tion of African art.” Both objects are now on view in the director’s conference room off Libbey Court.

IMAGE CREDIT LINES: Lalla Essaydi (Moroc- can, born 1956), Les Femmes du Maroc: La Grande Odalisque. Chro- mogenic enlargement print mounted to aluminum, 2008. Gift of The Apollo Society, 2011.8

Ujiji region (modern Tanzania)m Tabwa peoples. Figure of a Woman Carrying a Child, wood, pigment, fiber, metal, before 1880. Gift of The Apollo Society, 2011.12 Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth September 28, 2011 Jay Z vs Lil Wayne Part 2 By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture cessful than rap/hip-hop On “Show Me What You on the radio all day with no ber one albums. He now sits net worth at around $100 mil- music. Got”, Jay spit “I am the Mike album out. Also happening number two behind The lion. You rarely see country Jordan of recording, you right at the start of his take- Beatles, for most number one On YouTube, Birdman a/ music fans in heated argu- might wanna fall back from over was a strategic move albums of all time. k/a Baby Williams says ments about who is the best. recording” at no one in par- that now seems directly Just as before, with one Forbes is wrong and that he’s But our music was born in ticular. planned to challenge Jay Z. star rising and the other fall- actually closer to half a bil- struggle. It was born out of a On Wayne’s version it Out of all the BEST IN THE ing, Jay’s return to dominance lion than the estimated $100 need for a voice. became “when it comes down GAME rappers who had worn over the genre happened just million. As long as there is rap, to this recording, I must be the crown at some point as Wayne was going through After going on record there will be discussion about Lebron James if he’s Jordan. throughout rap’s history, Jay two not so favorable situa- dissing Jay Z for a year, and who is the best rapper. No, I want rings with my per- Z was the only mogul. tions : making all these claims about Period. formance, I’m more Kobe The only one rapping on 1. Being seen as sec- who has what money Baby Bryant of an artist” and his records distributed by his ond-best in his crew behind needed to be addressed and (Continued from previous rhymes from there on easily own record company. newcomer, Drake. Hovito did so earlier this year. discussion) Once, Lil Wayne rival Hova’s verses on the Even though there had 2. Preparing to do a bid On “H.A.M.” he spit “re- Before I pick up where I flipped a Jay Z track, it was a same instrumental. It was the never been serious talk of Lil at Rikers Island for a weapon ally, half a billi? Really you left off several weeks ago, I definite run at the throne. He moment I was no longer an- Wayne becoming an execu- and drug charge. got ‘baby’ money. Keep it again want to put this into even opens the song by up- noyed by the sound of his tive, all of a sudden he is MTV’s yearly poll of what real w/ ni**az, ni**az aint got perspective. grading his previous claim. voice and lack of creative rewarded with a boutique rapper was currently the top my lady money”. There are far more impor- No more “best rapper alive wordplay, I became a Wayne imprint under Cash Money dawg found Jay Z victorious. Alluding to the fact that tant things going on in the since best rapper retired.” fan for life. to be called Young Money. Then Weezy’s “daddy” not only is Baby’s claim pre- world, of course. He boldly says “This is a While Hova was making Honestly, I thought it was had to chime in. posterous, but that one half But to fans of rap and hip- public service announce- his return, Lil Wayne does the dumbest thing ever. Unhappy with MTV con- of the Jigga household easily hop, our art form not only ment, Lil Wayne Weezy F one thing that the elder Mr. Nevertheless, Wayne had gratulating Jay Z with the out earns the Birdman so why gives us music and images Baby IS the best rapper alive.” Carter never did. Even during all the ingredients to take on Hottest Rapper In The Game even bring it up. but it also necessitates entry Then addresses NYC, ad- Jay Z’s heyday, which lasted Jay Z for the undisputed for 2009, Brian “Baby” Will- That was an obvious shot into a larger conversation. No dresses New Orleans, tells from about 1998 to about 2006, heavyweight title. iams goes on record to vari- thrown, but not so much at matter how divisive it may America “goodnight” and his voice rarely landed on Except chart success. ous hip-hop media outlets Wayne but at Baby. seem, I still feel passionately goes in like I had never heard other people’s songs. Wayne Wayne had never had a saying the following: Using his own name loving our music leads to him go in before. did the opposite, he whored truly break out, platinum plus “I don’t think Jay Z is the against him nonetheless, in a healthy debate of our music. Even referencing Jay Z’s his flow out to the entire in- album that locked down the best emcee in no kind of way. stroke of typical Shawn Carter Country music as a genre original version of the beat dustry. Through remixes and industry. He also never had Wayne the best, he do the genius. is more profitable and suc- he just flipped… guest spots, Lil Wayne was true crossover hits. most and he get the most But that song came out In 2008, he did both. money. I don’t think no damn near a year ago. Even accomplishing the n*gga in the business get And Cash Money or feat of being THE ONLY black more money than us. So how Young Money never fired rap artist to have an album could you be the best if you back. scan a million units the first don’t make the most money?” When Lil Wayne admit- week of its release (only other He goes on to say in the ted that not only had he heard rapper who did that was same interview “who making “H.A.M.” but that Kanye had Eminem). the most money? That’s #1 played it for him and he didn’t to me. seem upset. F**k all that rap sh*t.” He went on record saying ALL LOVE Now this is the man who “I wouldn’t make it a compe- runs the company Lil Wayne tition, because actually, the Jay Z and Lil Wayne have and his smaller company are subject that he’s talking about been on each other’s albums, signed to. In weeks following in that line… I can’t even box and Wayne is even managed this comment, Birdman went with God. I’d be the first one by the same exact duo who on record on B.E.T. and vari- to tell you that given my wit, manages Kanye West. Gee ous internet and radio rap and the type of person I am … Robinson and Kyambo aka shows continuing to claim I’d capitalize and play off it. Hip Hop run a management that not only was Wayne a Yeah, I definitely would.” company known as Hip Hop better lyricist but that he and So in the same fashion that Since 1978. Their biggest cli- Wayne have more money Jay Z reeled Nas in and used ents: Drake, Young Jeezy, Lil than Jay Z. a dis track to fuel a CD re- Wayne & Kanye West. Both At this point, any rap fan lease, Wayne let Watch The men have also been down with half a brain was laughing Throne come and go and right with Jay Z for nearly 10 years, out loud at how delusional before his Carter 4 hit shelves his album liner notes are full Wayne’s boss and surrogate he set the rap world on fire of credits listed to them. father seemed to be. with his long awaited re- It was all good just two Then the Forbes list for sponse: “Talking about baby years ago. that year came out. money, I got yo baby money. Wayne had a legitimate Now also, anyone even Kidnap yo b*tch and get that shot at being the best in the slightly familiar with this busi- how much you love yo lady game. ness can tell you that for the money.” Jay Z was ruling in his last 10 years Shawn Carter own way as an artist and an and Sean Combs have made So here we find ourselves. executive. the Forbes top earners list Although Eminem could Both hip-hop heavy- look like a private game of be considered the best in the weights joined together for seesaw. One year this will be game for many of the same “Hello Brooklyn,” and all was number one and the other reasons and even though well. number two, then the next Kanye, T.I, and Drake are all Then Jay Z had a stellar year they switch. That’s been capable of one day occupy- year, and someone had to going on for 10 years. ing the lane themselves. Right hate. Nowhere in that has any- now we find ourselves di- You know who I blame for one from Cash Money even vided over who runs this ish. this current situation? broken into the top five. CASH MONEY CO CEO But like Hova Wayne’s newest album is BRIAN “BABY” AKA says..”women lie, men lie.. on pace to outsell Jay Z & “BIRDMAN” WILLIAMS. numbers don’t. Kanye’s Watch The Throne In 2009, Jay Z killed the rap Forbes magazine puts Jay by nearly DOUBLE. game. Blazing single after Z’s wealth upwards of $400 Wayne’s Young Money blazing single and on some million. record label has something true icon status, he surpassed The very same authority Jay’s Rocafella NEVER had, Elvis Pressley for most num- on net worth puts Birdman’s (Continued on Page 12) September 28, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11

Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • Arts Section • “Peace of Art” Fund Raiser Features Children’s Art Work Special to The Truth Art work, drawn by chil- begun in 2006 by the Catholic dren of The Padua Center, is Diocese of Toledo. Sister the centerpiece of the Virginia Welsh, a Franciscan “Peaces” of Art 5th Birthday Sister from Tiffin, Ohio, was party for The Padua Center, hired as the first director and beginning at 5:00 pm on Oct. continues in that position. 16tat the Sullivan Center of The Padua Center, located Gesu parish. at 1416 Nebraska Ave., spon- The event, a fund raiser sors several unique pro- for The Padua Center, will grams, including Padua Pos- feature a silent auction of sibilities, an alternative to various items and a public suspension for children in auction of the children’s art. grades K-5 from Pickett Acad- Because building a peaceful emy, Martin Luther King world is the bedrock of all School for boys and Ella M. programs sponsored by The Stewart School for Girls. Sup- Padua Center, the art works ported by grants and dona- done by the children are tions, The Padua Center of- called, “Peaces of Art.” fers free programs for chil- neighborhood meeting and hood. Featured guest of the dren of the neighborhood is now the designation for For information about The evening is Rep. Marcy throughout the year. the neighborhood surround- Padua Center and the “Peaces Kaptur, a Padua promoter. A “Brighten Up” the ing the Padua Center. Pres- of Art” birthday celebration special tribute will be given Center’s community organiz- ently the Brighten Up Board, go to www.paduacenter.org. to Alicia Smith, former edu- ing project initiated a pro- working with a research class Tickets, $35.00 each, can be cational coordinator of The cess of re-naming the neigh- of the University of Toledo, obtained by calling 419-241- Padua Center. borhood. George Lee submit- is developing a process of 6465. The Padua Center, a com- ted the name Kwanzaa Park. applying the seven principles munity based presence, was This name was selected at a throughout the neighbor- Cancer Connection’s Third Annual Art Auction Raises Funds for Cancer Patient Supporting Special to The Truth Cancer Connection of nection. “Artists of all lev- The auction is held in Admission to Allison’s tion through October 7, lies, while creating ad- Northwest Ohio hosts its els and mediums are step- honor of Allison Badgely, Art Auction is free. Dona- 2011. ditional needed pro- third annual Allison’s Art ping forward to donate a former Cancer Connec- tions will be accepted. A grams and services. For Auction on Friday, Octo- works to make a differ- tion board member who portion of the proceeds Cancer Connection more information, ber 14, 7 p.m. at the Ward ence to local families.” lost her battle with ovarian will be donated to Allison’s of Northwest Ohio, Inc., please visit Pavilion at Wildwood Pre- cancer in 2010. Allison children. Cancer Connec- offers personal, hands- serve Metropark in To- Money raised at was a certified art teacher tion is accepting art dona- on support for cancer www.cancerconnectionofnorthwestohio.org. ledo. The event features Allison’s Art Auction will with a master’s degree in tions of all types for auc- patients and their fami- art of all mediums for bid be used to fund services fine arts, and the owner of to raise funds to support provided by Cancer Con- Allison’s Art Room in services available for lo- nection, including the Perrysburg, Ohio, a com- cal families struggling with Hand-in-Hand program, pany dedicated to helping cancer. which provides personal, the community grow, com- hands-on support for can- municate and heal through “We’re so excited to cer patients and their fami- art. have the support of the lies. The program includes local art community to help phone calls, home visits The event will also fea- drive this event,” said Jean and accompaniment to ture entertainment by No Schoen, founder and medical appointments. Excuses, a Toledo folk president of Cancer Con- and pop musical group. Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth September 28, 2011 “Is Marriage for White People?” by Ralph Richard Banks c.2011, Dutton $25.95 / $30.00 Canada 289 pages, includes notes By Terri Sclichenmeyer The Truth Contributor are married? prison college education idea: black women don’t facts to back up his in- Probably fewer than erases that reluctance. need to remain single. formation – so much so those who wish they So what are the rami- They can open their that about a third of this were. Ralph Richard fications of the lack of minds and “marry out.” book is referential. He Banks says that “Afri- available, desirable black Though it seems to be a takes things further with can Americans have be- men? conundrum, “If more interviews and an expla- come the most unmar- Black women rarely black women married nation on how he came ried people in our nation.” “marry down,” so a lot nonblack men, more black to his thought-provoking Nearly 70% of black of single sisters are more men and women might conclusions. This is an women are unmarried willing to “man-share,” marry each other.” intriguing book, both for and three in ten may says Banks. More and Without a doubt, there the information that Dr. never marry. more single black men will be some readers Banks presents and for Marriage used to be are rotating several girl- who’ll want to throw “Is the results he ends up the ideal, says Banks. It friends because they’re Marriage for White with. was the only socially ac- “having fun” and be- People?” out onto the But will it work? That ceptable way to be sexu- cause there’s no urgent street. Like any author remains to be seen but, ally active and to procre- reason to behave other- with a possibly-conten- in the meantime, “Is Mar- ate but in the 1970s, wise. Black women feel tious subject, Ralph Ri- riage for White People?” things changed, due in powerless to stop this chard Banks may anger is guaranteed to start a part to the availabilities because “black men are some people – but there lot of conversations. If of birth control and no- in short supply” and a will be many who will you’re single and don’t fault divorce. Still, mar- part-time relationship is applaud what he has to want to be, vow to read riage is the “goal” for better than nothing. say. this book soon. most Americans. So what can be done? Banks, a married edu- One of the main is- Banks has one main cator, has statistics and sues within the African American community, says Banks, is that there’s a shortage of Jay Z vs Lil Wayne (Continued from Page 10) The groom can’t help out, a vision in white. But college-educated, single himself. what color is her skin? black men. Incarceration which is three multi-platinum hip-hop speaks to the human who spends millions install- His smile is ear-to-ear According to Ralph is the “most talked-about franchise players with a pos- spirit on a ghetto level and ing clean drinking water fa- as he watches his bride Richard Banks, the aspect of the numbers sible fourth. also a global level. cilities in Africa. The van- And hell, Wayne is just This man is an icon. guard for an entire art form, slowly make her way odds are that it’s not problem” and it’s one that lasts: jail records knocking on 30..which Jay Z Period. who is tapped by other media down the aisle. He’s so black. Learn more in his said is the new 20. For all the right reasons, moguls (Oprah) and even in love with her, and for new book “Is Marriage tend to confer a long- time stigma of prison that So Wayne’s got plenty of Jay Z is better than Lil Wayne. U.S. Presidents to offer his good reason: it’s their for White People?” time to do much more than Even if Wayne’s verses opinion on matters relevant wedding day and she’s How many of your Af- women won’t generally just watch the throne. are hotter, his current sales to today’s society. lovely, both inside and rican American friends accept. Not even a post- But lets be real y’all, he are higher and the youth is Jay Z has just done too would need two lifetimes to following him. Jay Z did all much to even consider catch up to Jay Z. that for years, and not only Wayne competition. Jay hasn’t just been IN did he create the lane Wayne But, if anyone could beat the game for 10+ years, he is currently in but he has also him… right now, Wayne has has been running it with more pioneered the lane Wayne the best shot. accolades than any rapper and everyone else aspire to Let’s hope this all just dead or alive can lay claim to. get into next. calms down though. Since the late 90s. The mogul who lives com- Great music, from great And Baby is wrong, its fortably atop an empire that artists… it sure makes rap not mainly about money. works for him even if he chose music interesting again. Jay Z has shown he can not to rap. The family man But yea, don’t play about continue to grow and mature who makes it cool to love kidnapping Beyonce. artistically. your wife and keep good That’s not funny. His book DECODED takes friends. a larger role in explaining how The world humanitarian Peace! September 28, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Seventh Annual “Legends’ Weekend Special to The Truth The African American Legacy Project (AALP) presents the seventh annual “Legends’ Weekend,” recognizing six Clarence Walker community leaders and two posthumous honorees. The AALP is a resource and repository for historic, current and cultural information. The two-day event begins with a Meet and Greet, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, in the Toledo Museum of Art’s Glass Pavilion. A luncheon is 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg, OH (Levis Commons). The 2011 honorees are: Dr. Donald Baker, (medicine), Odell Barry (business), Shirley Ellis, (medicine), Berene Miller (community), Reva Rice (arts), Clarence Walker (community). The AALP will recognize two individuals posthumously in 2011 – Richard Huston, Ed.D., noted educator and James Cobham, an outstanding businessman and community leader. A long-established tradition during the event is bestow- ing a kente cloth around each honoree’s neck. The kente clothe is a visual representation of history, philosophy, ethics, oral literature, moral values, social code of conduct, religious beliefs, political thought and aesthetic principles. The AALP has added an additional event to this year’s “Legends’ Weekend”: On Saturday evening, Oct. 15 get James ready to revisit yesterday! Join us and take a musical journey Cobham from 6:30 p.m. until midnight at The Admiral Club at the Docks, formerly Navy Bistro. Honorees and guests will reminisce to music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Tickets can be purchased during office hours 10-3 p.m., Mon.-Fri., and 12 (noon) -4 p.m. on Saturdays. Richard Huston For more information, call 419-720-4369 Laneta Goings, 2010, chairman Bernadette Joy Graham, co-chairman

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State of Ohio First Missionary Baptist Church Ohio School Facilities Commission Search Committee NOTICE TO BIDDERS Is accepting resumes for a pastor Bids will be received by the Toledo Public School District (the “District or TPS”), at the School Board Office, If interested, please send your resume to Treasurers Room 3, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608 for the former Beverly, East Side Central, East First Missionary Baptist Church Toledo and Washington Schools Pre-Demolition Asbestos/HazMat Abatement Project in accordance with the 10202 Eber Road Drawings and Specifications prepared by: Swanton, OH 43558 c/o The Search Committee TTL Associates, Inc. Sis. Mary Louise Oakes, chairman 1915 N. 12th Street Deacon Willie Grant, chairman of the Toledo, Ohio 43604 Deacon Board Phone No. 419-324-2222 Fax No. 419-321-6252

The Construction Manager for the Project is: Lathrop/Gant/Barton Malow, LLC 701 Jefferson, Suite 302 Toledo Refining Company has an immediate need Toledo, Ohio 43604 for a Maintenance Instrument Foreman. The selected Phone No. 419-776-5600 candidate will provide technical assistance, direction Fax No. 877-281-0784 and supervision to instrument mechanics to meet day-to-day maintenance requirements of the plant. Any Proposed Equal for a Standard shall be submitted to the Consultant, no later than ten (10) days prior This position is responsible for delivering quality to the bid opening. If no Addendum is issued accepting the Proposed Equal, the Proposed Equal shall be Instrument PM’s and repairs while keeping quality as considered rejected. a priority. They will also coordinate and communicate issues and daily progress against schedule. Sealed bids will be received for: Estimates Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of refinery instrument maintenance experience as well Bid Item No. 1: Asbestos/HazMat Abatement of Beverly Elementary $ 175,000.00 as 3 years related supervisory experience. A two Abatement Dates: November 8 through December 2, 2011 year Instrument Technology/Technician certificate is preferred. Bid Item No. 2: Asbestos/HazMat Abatement of East Side Central Elementary $ 130,000.00 For confidential consideration, please submit your Abatement Dates: November 8 through December 2, 2011 resume via email to [email protected] EOE/M/F/D/V Bid Item No. 3: Asbestos/HazMat Abatement of East Toledo Junior High $ 70,000.00 Abatement Dates: November 8 through December 2, 2011 INTERESTED BIDDERS: Bid Item No. 4: Asbestos/HazMat Abatement of Washington Kindergarden $ 75,000.00 TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS KEYSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE WORK Abatement Dates: November 8 through December 2, 2011 until Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 1:00 Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of p.m. (as determined by Stratum clocking (cell phone time)) and will be opened publicly and read Education of the Toledo Public School District until immediately thereafter. 1:00 p.m. on October 12th, 2011, at the Toledo Public Schools Treasurers’ Room 3, 420 E. Manhat- The pre-bid meeting will be held on Friday, October 7, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at Beverly Elementary School tan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608, for all labor, material located at 4022 Rugby Drive in Toledo, Ohio continuing thereafter to the remaining sites. ATTENDANCE AT THE and supervision necessary for the Site Work of PRE-BID MEETING IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CONTRACTORS INTENDING ON SUBMITTING A BID. Keyser Elementary School, as more fully described in the drawings and specifications for the project Bidders will be required to comply with the Toledo Public School District’s Community Inclusion Plan. prepared by The Collaborative, Inc. and will be opened publicly and read immediately thereafter. Contract Documents can be obtained from Toledo Blue Print, 6964 McNerney Street, Northwood, Ohio Bid Documents for the project may be examined 43619, phone: (419) 661-9841 for the cost of the printing, to be paid to the printing company at the time the at the F.W. Dodge plan room in Columbus, Builders drawings are picked up. CD-Rom copies of the bid drawings are also available from Toledo Blue Print for no Exchange in Toledo, University of Toledo – Capacity cost with the purchase of the specification books. Building, E.O.P.A. – Hamilton Building, Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and The Plan The Contract Documents may be reviewed for bidding purposes without charge during business hours at the Room in Ann Arbor, Construction Association of following locations: Michigan, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and Ohio Construction News. Maumee F.W. Dodge Plan Room The Plan Room Bidders may obtain copies of the documents 3521 Briarfield Blvd., Suite D 3135 South State St., Suite 210 starting September 28th, 2011 which can be Maumee, OH 43537 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 purchased fromBecker Impressions, 4646 Angola PH: 419-861-1300 PH: 734-662-2570 Road, Toledo, Ohio 43615, phone: (419) 385- FX: 419-861-1325 FX: 734-662-1695 5303. Drawings may be obtained on CD-ROM for no cost with the purchase of the specifications. University of Toledo - Capacity Bldg Builders Exchange A PREBID CONFERENCE is scheduled for Octo- Toledo, Ohio 43606 5555 Airport Hwy, Suite 140 ber 6th, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at old Keyser Elementary, PH: 419-530-3120 Toledo, OH 43615 located at 3900 Hill Ave. Toledo, OH FX: 419-530-3242 PH: 216-661-8300 If you have any questions or a need for additional information, please direct all questions in writing Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce E.O.P.A. - Hamilton Building [email protected] , by phone at (419) 776- 303 Morris St. 505 Hamilton St. 5600, or fax at (877) 281-0784. Toledo, Ohio 43602 Toledo, Ohio 43602 PH: 419- 351-1521 PH: 419-242-7304 Bid Item No 1. Keyser Elementary School Site Restoration $ 98,000.00 Columbus F.W. Dodge Plan Room Construction Association of Michigan 1175 Dublin Rd. 43636 Woodward Ave. Dublin, OH 43215-1073 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 NORTHGATE APARTMENTS PH: 614-486-6575 PH: 248-972-1014 FX: 614-486-0544 FX: 248-972-1136 610 STICKNEY AVENUE Now Accepting Applications for 1 and 2 Bed- Ohio Construction News Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce room Apartments 7261 Engle Rd., Suite 304 MCBAP Mature Adult Community for Persons 55 and Cleveland, Ohio 44130 300 Madison Ave. Ste. 200 Older. Rent Based on Income. Heat, Appliances, PH: 800-969-4700 Toledo, Ohio 43604-1575 Drapes, Carpeting Included. Call (419) 729-7118 for PH: 419-243-8191 details. FX: 419-241-8302 September 28, 2011 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 16 It’s JAZZ at The White Party – Links Style!

The Toledo Chapter of the Links, Inc held its end-of-summer fund raiser on Sunday, September 18 at Brandywine Country Club.

The benefit featured the jazz sounds of sax man Jesse Coleman and the JAMM Band, along with a stepping demonstration from “United Steppers and Women of Step” and ballroom from Mind, Body and Soul.

The Links, Inc, founded in 1946, is one of the oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of women who are committed to enriching, sustain- ing and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African American and other persons of African ances- try. The Toledo Chapter was founded in 1972.