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Volume 15, No.10“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” December 24, 2008

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“My way of success could never be successful for you. The secret of long marriage? … There is no secret. You have to make up your own stories for success. We were different, but we accepted each other’s differences.” Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth December 24, 2008 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial Rev. Rick Warren, pastor of a southern California (Orange County) mega-church and December 25 best-selling author of The Purpose Driven Life, will be leading the prayers at the presidential Merry Christmas!! inauguration next month, much to the consternation of the gay and lesbian activist th community and the far left in general. 4 Annual Free Christmas Dinner: Thomas Temple Warren has not only spoken out against the gay lifestyle, he is a committed social COGIC; 1 to 3 pm; Dine in only conservative whose views on any number of other issues are diametrically opposed to those of President-elect Barack Obama … and to those at this newspaper. Nevertheless, we applaud the future president for the selection of Warren, even as we December 26-31 hope the good reverend will keep in check his own anti-gay, anti-choice views during the Toledo Kwanzaa Celebration: Wayman Palmer YMCA; 5 invocation. But whether he does or not, the choice still makes sense and gives credence to the fact, as Obama said so often before and during his campaign, that it is time to stop pm nightly the doors open – vendors, story telling; 6:55 pm looking at those in this country who hold different opinions on social issues as if they were – celebration begins, speaker and performances: 419-471- the enemy. Warren has drawn the ire of gay and lesbian activist groups because he has not only 1912 opposed gay marriage and supported California’s infamous Proposition 8, he has also compared the gay lifestyle to incest and pedophilia. Obama and Warren are not strangers. Warren invited Obama to his church to speak back December 31 in 2006 and was roundly chastised for letting someone of such liberal views appear there. New Year’s Eve Service: Bethesda at the City of Mercy Warren invited both Obama and his Republican opponent, Senator John McCain, to the – new location 705 Lodge; 10 pm; Guest Elder Bonnie ranch during the campaign to answer a series of questions – they were on stage separately and it was televised. It was one of the Obama campaign’s low points due to the candidate’s Larkin pastor of Greater Faith Gospel Center propensity to answer social questions in a professorial manner unlike his opponent who tended to deliver his answers in a punchier, one-line format. As in his choices for top-ranking administration officials, the selection of Warren for January 1 such a high-profile appearance has provided an example of just what Obama has been Happy New Year!! speaking about from the outset. He intends to listen to all opinions, he intends to do what he can to avoid and prevent the sort of partisan bickering that keeps this nation from moving forward. January 4 We have heard this line before, of course. George W. Bush and Bill Clinton gave lip- service to such intentions. Then they got into office and managed – in short order – to Healing Service: Hope Lutheran Church; 4 pm; Speaker greatly increase the enmity of the opposition and widen the breach. Jim Oedy of New Hope Christian Community Foundation: There could be no greater symbol of Obama’s dedication to his stated purpose of working with those of differing views than the inclusion of Warren on such a momentous 419-536-8383 occasion. As we have seen with Clinton and Bush 43, it is easy for a president – in spite of the best intentions – to get into a bunker mentality and sense that his political enemies and The Truth Art Gallery the press are ganging up against him. It doesn’t help when allies are reinforcing those 1811 Adams Street, opinions for their own benefit. Toledo, Ohio 43604 Let’s hope that Obama can withstand the pressure over the long haul. If he does, he is Phone: 419.243.0007 likely to get a lot more accomplished than did his predecessors in a number of areas. The Truth Art Gallery and Events * * * * * Ramon Tiggs, Curator Center is dedicated to providing And speaking of the inauguration, it’s only about four weeks away as millions of people professional services for your next from around the nation prepare to head to Washington, D.C. to be part of this very historic For event information contact: event. Glenda D. Brown event. We invite you to come and District of Columbia officials are anticipating – fearing really – that more than 10,000 Director of Events view the art gallery and see the buses are about to make their way to the less than cozy confines of the Beltway. 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Address: ______City ______State ____ Zip ______A Certified MBE, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Send your check or money order to: Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 [email protected] www.thetruthtoledo.com December 24, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 Wilkowski Makes It Official with "Kitchen Table" Announcement; Democrat Says He Aims to Create Jobs Rebuilding and Repowering Toledo Special to The Truth cause the change Toledo so nomic recovery program in Council is seeking to advance ness community and orga- desperately needs demands the days and weeks ahead, the solar field project nized labor. bold leadership. working with business, labor, through the stimulus plan "Keith Wilkowski is a pro- “I'm running to bring jobs and civic leaders to advance being developed by Presi- business pragmatist who will back to Toledo - not with Toledo interests. Wilkowski dent-elect Barack Obama's work to attract jobs and in- empty promises but with real has proposed establishing a economic team. vestment to our community," plans and the best team to $5 million solar energy field Wilkowski's emphasis on says Mary Gregory, execu- implement them. We can re- on a capped city landfill. The economic development and tive vice president of the Me- build Toledo, creating good- Northwestern Ohio Building job creation has won him chanical Contractors Asso- paying construction jobs as and Construction Trades high marks from both the busi- ciation of Northwestern Ohio. we re-power our homes and our businesses with clean energy. We can put people to One Thought That Provokes work making solar panels, wind turbines, and next gen- eration cars. We can train our Me … workforce for the jobs of the future and put college within To Lafe Tolliver, Esq. reach of every student. I'm Keith Wilkowski and together Re: Four Thoughts That Keep Me Up At Speaking to the kitchen ing statement: we can turn Toledo around." table concerns of Toledoans "I'm Keith Wilkowski and "The kitchen table is Night … struggling in the current re- I'm running for mayor. Times ground zero for families try- By Marjorie Holt cession, Democrat Keith are tough. Jobs are scarce. ing to make ends meet in Mr. Tolliver, Wilkowski announced last And at kitchen tables across tough times," said Toledo I anxiously read your and others who were and are in our midst who has no week that he will be a candi- Toledo, families aren't talk- City Councilman Joe guest column in the Decem- still members of other shame in her game talking date for mayor in 2009 in a ing about next year's elec- McNamara. ber 18, 2008 issue of The Truth people’s churches. about this rampant disease in one-minute video statement tion. They're talking about "Keith Wilkowski under- and felt very much provoked In fact, Mr. Tolliver, I was our community, in our homes, released on the campaign's last month's mortgage pay- stands that and has a bold to respond. conducting coats for kids and in the church house. website, ment and this month's heat- vision for turning Toledo While some read it and drives long before it became I will be the first to admit KeithWilkowski.com. Ad- ing bill, about putting food around." probably thought “oh, well,” politically correct for some to that churches do not come dressing fellow Toledoans on the table and presents Wilkowski’s campaign I read it and thought “oh no, do for the sake of notoriety together as we should to work from his own kitchen table, under the tree. But I'm making announced that he will focus truth will prevail.” and a photo op. Feed your on issues collectively, but Wilkowski made the follow- this announcement now be- on the emerging federal eco- While I am sorry Mr. neighbor was not a one time please do not assume that it is Tolliver that these four things thing for us, it was common not happening anywhere. We keep you up at night, I felt place for us. are not notorious for adver- compelled to write to you and We didn’t just feed our tising much of what we do, we ask that at least you become neighbors, we fed just do what we do and pray aware of one church that everybody’s and anybody’s for results. should not add to your frus- neighbor who was hungry We are not known world- tration about the real role of and we still do. Maybe your wide for the biggest or the the church. experiences and exposure best of everything, but you While I am certainly not regarding the church’s role know what, we do our best at one to toot my own horn, I in feeding the hungry, cloth- everything that we attempt to will do so in this case. I am ing the naked, visiting the do. You said it, Mr. Tolliver, sure, Mr. Tolliver, that you sick and other unfortunate regrettably, too many are con- have heard of Bethesda Chris- experiences have been very cerned with their own little tian Center, that was located negative and I apologize for groups of folks and they do at 2138 Ashland for 10 years the church(es) that may have make sure that their offering and maintained as well an exposed you to that level of plate overflows on Sundays outreach center at 2902 Elm embrace. and Wednesdays and what- St. for 12 years to date. However, please do not ever other days that are unique Well, here is the scoop on put all of us in the same cat- to them. a group of people that you egory. I have a vibrant youth However, you should alluded to in your commen- department that is exposed know that this is not what we tary. Mr. Tolliver, Bethesda to the perils that all of our major in. Do we take tithes has, since its inception, pro- youth face today. I would and offerings? Yes we do. Do vided clothing, food, shelter, hope that what we expose we rake and, yes, sometimes education, awareness, link- our youth to at Bethesda will rape people in their finances, age to other resources, make a big difference in their no, we don’t. money, paid house notes, lives and the lives of others And you do need to know electric bills, water bills, car whom they come in contact that not all pastors are driven notes, cell phone bills and with. by the need to have a “big” much, much more, and by the We may not be raising a church. Some of you reading way, we are a church. ruckus anywhere else but we this might say that is prob- These services were not are certainly raising the roof ably because Holt you don’t just to people who lived where on Lodge St. about HIV/ have one; but you know what, the church was located but AIDS. We are blessed to my responsibility is BIG. I live for some of our own members have an AIDS educator right by this motto: “To invest in people more and buildings Grace Edwards less”. Broker/Licensed in Ohio & Michigan Mr. Tolliver, membership may be a big thing to some but let me tell you what happens BUS (419) 693-0591 at Bethesda. Most Sundays if FAX (419) 726-5650 RES (419) 729-9494 I am not reminded, I forget to www.disalle-realestate.com open the doors of the church 3623 NAVARRE AVE. the home team! for new members. OREGON, OH 43616 And, by the way, you spoke about putting away the THE REAL PROS! bucks. Mr. Tolliver, first of all 2IÀFHV6HUYLQJ2KLR 6RXWKHUQ0LFKLJDQ (Continued on Page 4) Page 4The Sojourner’s Truth December 24, 2008 United Way Announces $13.5 Million The Full Ride Campaign Total Scholarship Special to The Truth The Tom Joyner Foundation Full Ride Scholar- United Way of Greater common good in our commu- ·Glass City Federal Credit dously moving,” said Kim ship is this organization’s most prestigious schol- Toledo announced a grand nity.” Union, whose employee cam- Sidwell, senior vice president arship award to date. One scholarship will be total of $13,502,684 for the Several workplace campaign saw an increase of 23 of United Way Resource awarded to a freshman entering a Historically 2008 Campaign in the midst paigns stepped up in a big percent. Development. “While we are Black College or University (HBCU) in the United of a challenging economy. way this year including: Also adding campaign $1 million down this year— States in the fall of 2009. The scholarship recog- “I am so appreciative of ·BP, a company that didn’t dollars was the $50,000 New or 7 percent – almost five the people and companies in run a campaign last year be- Donor Challenge, spon- percent of that loss was un- nizes academic distinction as well as strong char- our community who have cause they were retrofitting sored by Owens Corning, derstandably a result of de- acter and personal qualities. supported the good work of their plant, raised more than creased giving from the strug- The recipient of the Full Ride Scholarship will United Way in the face of $175,000 in 2008; gling auto industry and the receive full tuition waivers and stipends to cover very difficult economic ·Libbey, Inc. and HCR financial services industry. room and board (on campus only) and books. The times,” said Steve Krull, 2008 Manor Care set new highs for We did receive a number of scholarship recipient will have to maintain a re- campaign chairman and their workplace campaigns, considerably generous gifts quired 3.0 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) and 15 credit hours Owens Corning senior vice raising $337,000 and $231,211, within these industries, but a per semester -the scholarship award will be re- president, secretary and gen- respectively. significant loss was unavoid- newed each semester up to ten (10) semesters. eral counsel. ·O-I, who increased their able given the economy.” “We set an aggressive employee campaign by 11 Bill Kitson, United Way Eligibility goal of $15 million this year,” percent, including a dollar- of Greater Toledo president 1.) United States Citizen Krull continued, “because we for-dollar corporate match and CEO, cautions that some 2.) Current high school seniors attending knew that many people in our and in some cases, a $1.25 Bill Kitson difficult decisions are ahead school in the United States (applicant must be community would be facing match for leadership gifts; of us. anticipating completion of high school in the some significant challenges. ·Smucker’s, whose cam- which raised $680,000 and the “We’re thrilled our com- Spring of 2009). Although we didn’t reach that paign increased by $23,787 $25,000Small Business Chal- munity was able to give as 3.) Minimum high school grade point aver- mark, we are very proud of (55 percent); lenge, sponsored by The much as they did,” Kitson age of 3.50 (on a 4.00 grade scale, excluding home what our community was able ·Toledo Regional Cham- Blade, which raised nearly said, “but the reality is we school studies) and Minimum SAT score of 1300 to raise, and that money will ber of Commerce, who sur- $133,000. raised less than we did last (math and verbal only) or ACT score of 28. be invested in fantastic pro- passed their goal by 10 per- “The amount of money year. Like any business fac- 4.) Applicants must have applied and been grams that are advancing the cent; and people raised is tremen- ing these difficult times, we accepted into an HBCU by July 1, 2009. will have to make challenging 5.) Applicants must have demonstrated lead- budget decisions.” ership abilities through participation in commu- “It’s also only fair to cau- nity service, extracurricular, or other activities. Thought tion the community about the collection rate,” Kitson con- (Continued from Page 3) tinued. “Historically, we only Selection Criteria I don’t get paid at Bethesda to be the pastor. I have pastored this church for 13 years and face a five to six percent Students will be selected as finalists based on have never received a salary. Some of my fellow constituents do call me crazy for that. pledge loss annually. With their academic accomplishments, intellectual and But I have never missed a meal, been set out doors, without clothes, shoes and nor have lay-offs and tough times creative distinctions, extracurricular activities, let- I been void of a few nice vacations that I wanted to take. ahead, that number will likely ters of reference, and original essays. Finalists I know the Bible is right when it says that: a laborer is worthy of his hire. People do increase this year.” will be invited for a required interview with mem- need to bless their leader. But a lot of us have gotten hire mixed up with sire. I do agree Money raised in the 2008 bers of the Full Scholarship Selection Committee. with you that some of us, Mr. Tolliver, have gotten caught up on the title but we have Campaign will be invested in Interviews will occur on or around March 21, 2009. no testimony. United Way’s recently We are bigger than life itself and don’t mind showing it, but the question remains launched Agenda for Application Deadline whose life did you touch, what real difference did you make, who will you leave better Change, which focuses on The application must be typed and may be off than you found them. I do believe that the church is in a very critical spot. The face education, income and health. accessed at www.blackamericaweb.com. The ap- of the church has changed. For more information, visit The marketplace is different. But the focus must still be on how we make the difference, plication, together with ALL related documenta- www.unitedwaytoledo.org/ not how well we market our differences. Some of you will contend that ‘here she goes tion must be postmarked no later than January 17, agenda and read the full plan. again.’ 2009. Please place your name on all materials. Do But I would rather lend my gifts, that are God given, to a world that God created, for As always, United Way not staple items together. Send the original and a world that God will come back for and righteously judge, not having to respond to this continues to accept contri- one copy of everything to: question: Who hindered you, you did run well? butions throughout the Mr. Tolliver, I pray that this response to your commentary will reach deep into the walls year. It is never too late to The Tom Joyner Foundation, Inc.; Attn: Full Ride reach out a hand. Pledge of your mind and ensure you that not all churches have greedy pastors, some of us are Scholarship Committee; PO Box 630495; Irving, securely online at concerned about our neighborhoods and the people who live in them. Texas 75063. Address questions to the TJF Full Ride www.unitedwaytoledo.org. Just a little side bar, Bethesda Christian Center had Christmas on Lodge St. We blessed Program. every household on the street this year with a gift from the church, in excess of 88 families. Phone: 972-789-1058 or Fax: 972-789-1428. No big gift giving was conducted or big show down for this pastor. And, oh, some of you would say that if they don’t pay you, don’t give you gifts, don’t do this or that, then why are you there? Oh yes, I work very hard as a pastor, and even as bishop. But one thing that I do know and that is that the people on Lodge St. at BCC love me, show it and together we make things happen. This is the testimony that I have to share, Mr. Tolliver. I know that my labor is not in vain. I pray that you will get some sleep at night and that at least one of the things will not continue to contribute to you losing sleep. But it looks as if, Mr. Tolliver, you are going to lose a lot more sleep if the church maintains its present level of dissatisfaction in your mind. What do you suggest that we do that has not already been suggested? Maybe it is our egos that need an overhaul and not the actual church beating that you just gave us. Maybe it is going back to basics and understanding that when God is at the head, we get ahead. Maybe it is just letting God be God and every man a lie, if he/she believes that you are an island and you don’t need anyone else. Maybe it is just plain ole common sense in some of the things that seems to have been lost a long time ago! Relax, Mr. Tolliver. I still believe that the church will rise. Because when the God in us stands up, everything and everybody around us must take note of who’s really in control. You are always welcome to join us at Bethesda!

Be Blessed in the Lord always, Bishop Marjorie Holt, Pastor Bethesda at The City of Mercy December 24, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Alvetta: John Moore’s Tribute to His Life’s Partner By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor John C. Moore is a man of two people that should not came a teacher – quite a well- attempts by the Toledo Pub- success and achievements, partner. no mean accomplishments. be together. respected teacher, resisting lic Schools’ leaders to move when Alvetta was diagnosed I didn’t sleep last night. Moore has had a success- Not many gave the young with terminal brain cancer My thoughts were on ful career as a banker and as couple a chance. He had not and given only six months to Alvetta’s condition yester- a university administrator. yet entered college, she had live in their 51st year of mar- day. Each time I think I am He has served on as many not finished high school, she riage and at the relatively prepared for the worse, boards and has been a mem- was pregnant – not a recipe young age of 66, he had no something lets me know that ber of as many professional for success even in the mid- way of preventing the im- I am not. The weight of the groups as can be imagined. 1950’s. pending tragedy. last 12 months is starting to Moore has also had a per- It wasn’t always sun- Alvetta, in fact, did not show. sonal life that was, for the shine and flowers but the die in the predicted six-month Alvetta Moore was diag- most part, extremely success- couple stayed married for time table her doctors gave nosed during a trip that the ful – particularly his mar- more than 50 years. the couple. She survived for couple had taken to Florida. riage. He wed at 19. His bride, Early on, we made a another 14 months – the last The malignancy was a Glio- Alvetta, was 16. promise to each other that I six of those in Hospice. Her blastoma Multiforme (GMB) Alvetta was very quiet but know was stronger than our husband could only sit, hold and she was operated on in outgoing. She was always vows. We promised each her hand, share their life’s Orlando. After that opera- well groomed and had a other that we would only be experiences with her … and tion, which could not have nice, refined quality about parted by death. We prom- pray. Oh, and he could write been expected to cure her. She loved the arts, mov- ised that we would forgive about the trip home for his Alvetta of the malignancy, ies, good books and great each other for our human beloved Alvetta. That trip the couple drove back to food. I was a kid who, for the weaknesses. God knows I was chronicled in a journal Toledo and John told Alvetta last four years, had spent my had many then and now. he started just after the diag- of his plans to write about spare time raising hogs, farm- Alvetta also achieved a nosis and has been pub- this episode in their lives. ing, hunting, fishing and great deal professionally lished in a book titled, ap- “To preserve your name” he camping. For the first couple over the years. She entered propriately enough, Alvetta. explained. of months I thought we were college in her 20’s and be- No stranger to writing, “Who’s going to buy it Moore’s first book, A Posi- and who’s going to read it?” her into administration. She tive Attitude Is a Muscle: A asked Alvetta. opted to remain in the class- “Family will buy and read room until retirement. it,” responded John, “that’s “The only thing that enough.” [bothered me] was she did In fact, more than just not want to become an ad- family have bought and read ministrator,” says Moore. the book. It has been “She enjoyed teaching up stocked in various Barnes until the point that parents and Noble (not in the Toledo didn’t discipline their chil- store, however) and Books a dren.” Million operations. It’s also So life was full for the on the shelves of the Toledo Moores – professional suc- Lucas County Public Library cess, a growing family and a branches. deep enjoyment of the com- Managed Stress Survivor’s Alvetta is a rather panionship each provided Manual, has had sales suc- straightforward account of the other. cess and is used as a basis the 15 months of Alvetta Alvetta loved planning for his many workshops and Moore’s life and John trips; she loved the Carib- seminars. Moore’s reflections on that bean, Hawaii and Mexico. In Alvetta, along with process. While he hints, at She loved shopping with a Moore’s almost daily times, about the past – their passion and the two went musings during that 15- children, their marital diffi- hand in hand. Alvetta also month period in the couple’s culties – the past is not ex- enjoyed Broadway, so we lives, there are also contri- plored in any great depth. tried to visit New York at butions from a number of That’s for another time and least once a year. We’d shop, family members and friends another book, he explains. take in at least three plays who shared the Moore’s He also avoids using the and find a new place to eat lives. There is also a word or couple’s experiences as a or a nightspot with great two from Alvetta – in the template for a long, success- music. It’s hard to believe early stages of her disease. ful marriage. what we accomplished in For the most part, however, “My way of success our years together. the book is all Moore and his could never be successful Yet in spite of Moore’s reflections on losing his life’s (Continued on Page 7) Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth December 24, 2008 Record 593 Owens Community College Students Graduate During Fall Commencement Ceremonies Special to The Truth

Challenging graduates to 2007 at the age of 53. Al- fied with the status quo and choose possibility over un- though a non-traditional we will make this world, and certainty, Barbara Steele, re- student, Jennings found her particularly our own world, gional president of the time in college to be an im- a better place.” ProMedica Health System, mensely enriching experi- An honors student with addressed the Owens Com- ence and she benefited from a 4.0 grade point average, munity College graduating the camaraderie she shared Jennings will be attending class as the academic insti- with the younger students. the University of Toledo for tution recently held its 30th Her son, Jason Carver, her bachelor’s degree in or- annual Fall Commencement. was a constant source of ganizational and leadership Steele served as the key- support and encouragement management after gradua- note speaker and shared for her throughout her time tion and intends on open- with the record 593 gradu- at Owens. It was his love ing her own consulting busi- ates, including 107 from the and confidence in her, the ness focused on leadership Findlay-area Campus, about devotion of her family, the development. the importance of realizing support of her church, and Additionally, she envi- the many possibilities set the steady encouragement sions advocating the impor- before them that are from faculty members at tance of a college education “stretched wide open from Owens that has brought her to area young adults as a horizon to horizon.” to this great day of success. motivational speaker. Her “The hard work, dedica- One of Jennings’ favor- community involvement in- tion and perseverance that ity and viable operations. In degree in nursing from East- In 1995, Jennings moved ite sayings is, “Failure is cludes serving on the board got you here today is proof this capacity, Steele has ern Michigan University to the Toledo area and be- never failure unless we of the PAM Foundation, a positive that you have made been instrumental in the plan- and an associate’s degree gan an online home-decor quit.” Her commencement non-profit organization the same choice. You’ve ning, development and ex- in nursing from Lansing business. Despite enjoying speech highlighted that which provides clothing made the brave decision to ecution of numerous trans- theme in addition to many and school supplies to eco- dwell in possibility,” said formational initiatives other topics such as perse- nomically disadvantaged Steele. “As you prepare to within ProMedica Health “We are the ones who will verance, commitment and students in southeast take your new, well-de- System including the inte- doing your very best. Tennessee’s rural commu- served degrees out into the gration of services at Flower dream, build, and invent.” “Our time here at Owens nities. world to build a better life Hospital, The Toledo Hos- was a brief chapter in our “Children may not al- for yourself and your loved pital and Toledo Children’s Community College. success in life, she always lives, but it is a chapter that ways have the best, but if ones, I encourage you to Hospital, which resulted in In addition, Nila Jennings felt that without a degree has prepared us well for the we can help them to believe continue surrounding your- $28 million merger savings; of Maumee, a middle child- she was missing something. greatness of our destiny! in themselves and see the self with possibility.” and the $156 million “Re- hood education major, was “My life has been very Inside us are the leaders, great potential that lies Steele added, “And, try naissance Project,” which selected as the Owens class rewarding, but many doors and the doers and the within them, then they too to remember the profound rejuvenated the campus of representative and ad- were always closed to me change-makers,” explained can reach their dreams. I words of Norman Vincent The Toledo Hospital and dressed the graduates dur- because I was missing that Jennings. “We are the ones hope to show others that a Peale who so wisely ad- Toledo Children’s Hospital. ing the Fall Commencement one very important piece - a who will dream, build and college degree is attainable vised, ‘Become a In addition, Steele has ceremony. formal education,” said invent. for everyone who will dare possibilitarian.’ No matter held numerous national lead- Jennings grew up in a Jennings. We will ask questions to believe, take the first step, how dark things seem to be ership positions, serving on small, rural town in Tennes- At the urging of her fam- and we will discover an- and never give up,” said or actually are, raise your several boards including the see. From a young age she ily, she enrolled at Owens in swers. We will not be satis- Jennings. sights and see possibilities American Hospital Associa- dreamed of a college educa- - always see them, for they’re tion and the Ohio Hospital tion, but in the time and area always there.” Association. Locally, she she grew up in, there were For more than 30 years, has been involved with the not many women who at- Steele has been a local, re- Sexual Assault Nurse Exam- tended college. gional and national leader iner (SANE) Program, area After graduating from in the health care industry. women’s shelters, the high school, she enrolled in As regional president for Maumee Valley Girl Scouts a one-year program at Knox- ProMedica Health System, and Partners In Education. ville Business College and Steele oversees the busi- She is also an active mem- finished at the top of her ness development, opera- ber of the Toledo Opera class. She went on to work tions, strategic initiatives Board and the Toledo Re- as a secretary and adminis- and community relations for gional Chamber of Com- trative assistant in the aero- eight acute care hospitals, merce Board. space and defense industry including The Toledo Hos- Steele holds a master’s and started a family. From pital, the area’s leading ter- degree in business adminis- time-to-time, she took a few tiary care facility, and To- tration from Central Michi- classes at community col- ledo Children’s Hospital, the gan University, a bachelor’s leges wherever she lived. region’s only accredited hospital exclusively serving children. Additionally, she is responsible for ProMedica Cancer Institute and ProMedica Ortho- paedic Institute, several am- bulatory care facilities, and more than 1,100 physicians and 13,000 employees. Throughout her career, Steele has demonstrated su- perior vision while embrac- ing emerging medical trends and technology. Her out- standing dedication to con- tinuous progress and inno- vation has enabled ProMedica to address the Owens graduates Tryena Bigsby (l.) of Toledo (early changing needs of the childhood education) and Janae Hogue of Toledo health care industry in or- (criminal justice technology) take time to pose for a der to ensure future stabil- photo prior to the ceremony. December 24, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7 Theresa M. Gabriel’s Family, Friends and Colleagues Celebrate Birthday Sojourner’s Truth Staff

They came from far and wide The invited guests to help Theresa M. Gabriel, as- munched on items from a gen- sistant chief of staff for the City erously supplied buffet line. of Toledo, once more celebrate The party was catered by her birthday on Friday evening, Muhammad Israel of Pita Sub December 12, at the Peacock Gabriel, who has worked for Café on Monroe Street. the City of Toledo for many Dozens of friends, family years in a variety of functions, members and co-workers joined has been head of the local Gabriel at the lounge she owned NAACP office, served as chair- for so many years and that is man of the board for EOPA and now owned by her son, Bobby is on the board of the J. Frank Gabriel. Troy Senior Center, clearly has friends, colleagues and acquaintances in virtually every corner of the city. Alvetta (Continued from Page 5) viduals and how they live their lives. “I am more careful than ever before to say ‘I know how you feel’ or ‘I know what you went through,’” he says. Fifteen months of knowing what the outcome would be did not, could not, prepare me for this moment. Robert Gabriel, Marla Banks, Even the professionals or Muhammad Ishmael, Theresa M. Gabriel the religious leaders could not prepare me for this moment. Even my faith in God couldn’t have prepared me for this moment. Alvetta Moore passed away on June 11, 2007, just a day shy of her 68th birthday. Moore’s tribute to his wife was published in September of this year with the help of his daughter, Audrey Madyun. A touching tribute indeed. I know that we all must die. My day will come. I hope for you,” he says now. “The differences.” and pray that I have secret of long marriage?” he Obviously the experience Alvetta’s faith, courage and asks rhetorically. “There is of watching his beloved part- strength when it’s my time. no secret. You have to make ner fade away and finally Each day, for the rest of up your own stories for suc- succumb to the cancer has my life, I will thank God for cess – be it good fortune, changed Moore’s life in nu- the seconds, minutes, hours, hard work, determination or merous ways. For one, he day and years, he allowed patience. We were different, certainly has a strong sense me to be with Alvetta. but we accepted each other’s of the uniqueness of indi- Fairview Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Welcome to Fairview Skilled Nursing & Rehab!

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When Toledoans should feel ing sight. That is … until Charles pick the right song. Did you notice all of the com- I was young my mother didn’t lucky to have major talent Eleven finalists all at Fat Johnson got up. Michael: petition in the building that have the time or money to come and see us, but it’s an Fish Blue. He told the crowd he just What song did you choose night? send me to a babysitter when even bigger treat for those U.G.E.’s Leigh Ashley and graduated college that day, to audition with and why? Charles: she had rehearsal, studio local artists aspiring to break Charles both had exams that then he told the ladies he had Charles: At first glance I saw all of time, or a gig. So, I had to tag into the music industry to get night and they made it just in a song for them and the audi- Seal’s “Kiss From A them, but at the same time I along and sit quietly. How- a shot at sharing a stage with time before the judges and ence was ripe for the picking Rose.” Seal is one of my fa- had to ignore them and focus ever, one time I remember my top acts in the biz. facilitators called it a wrap. after that. vorite male vocalists and I on what I needed to do. I’m mother letting me sing with Of all the R&B singers you The entire night was …in- His demeanor, his swag, know that what he sings I can confident in my own ability. her, when I was 10 or so, while may know or have heard of teresting to say the least. his confidence, his vocals sing pretty well. Once I made the selection I she was recording. It was a around the city, Always trying to be off in and everything else about his Michael: had to stick to my guns be- disaster!! They didn’t use any some guy named Charles the cut, I sat in the corner. performance exemplified the I was there, I even ex- cause I didn’t practice any- of the takes. It was fun Johnson stepped in as the Lavale Stewart a/k/a Ado- perfect way to win a crowd pressed caution in choosing thing else. I saw people that though. Another part of my last performer in the finals nis who is our co-producer and a competition. that selection for the Peacock I knew were beasts on the development was the church. held at Fat Fish Blue Wednes- sat with me. U.G.E. was quick to offer and its crowd. … boy was I mic. I even noticed people It was a huge help in my vocal day December 17 and won We also had Darron Scott, our congratulations… fair wrong. That was a bold move. who I taught how to sing and development. I developed the whole thing. U.G.E. rap artist T. Diamond and square, the boy came and Charles: they did a great job. Every- relative pitch as a result of Naw, I’m joking. and U.G.E. rap artist B.M.G. stole the show! It got the reaction I was body did a great job. I just singing in choirs and other I can’t call Charles some in attendance. I mean girls were hootin’ looking for. It was guaran- had to stick to the game plan vocal groups. guy, he actually shares All of us posted up in the and hollerin’ the entire time teed to showcase my techni- and hope for the best and I Michael: strong ties to my label U.G.E. corner in the back. he was up there. cal ability. It’s a hit. Any and got lucky. So from the experiences in Charles was in a singing U.G.E. singer/songwriter He won in a most over- everybody knows that song, Michael: choir and being developed group with a few guys back in Aye Dee was there with his whelming way, it was out- regardless of the venue. Charles… being around all the way until now winning his days at Scott High School girl T.T. and sitting with them standing. I just wanted to show more you and we’ve talked a lot city-wide contests and being during the late 90’s. Also in was Hustle hand artist Tracy. I caught up with him after technical skill level as op- about music and on stage with platinum art- that singing group were a few Once the show started, the the show. posed to showmanship see- artistry…what is your back- ists, explain some of the work locally known artists such as 11 finalists had five minutes Michael: ing that the first audition was ground in music and sing- you’ve done to get to this Tracy, U.G.E. singer/ each to rock and the winner So Charles, why did you a cappella. ing? (Continued on Page 9) songwriter Darron Scott and would be crowned by the want to enter the Mistle Toe a couple others. panel of judges consisting of Jam Idol auditions in the first I met Charles about a year radio personnel from Hot97 place? ago through a number of mu- and Mix 95.7. Charles: tual acquaintances. I never know how music I Friend of mine just told me As we talked about com- have produced is going to be to do it right quick, I wasn’t puters (Charles is an IT guy), received by the audience so going to do it…that’s the real and about all aspects of mu- I was a little nervous. Having reason. They said ‘just do it sic (recording, vocals, pro- Aye Dee and Leigh in it means man, quit bein a punk.’ duction, etc.) and just vibing that The Under Godz music Michael: – we gained a mutual respect would be heard twice that Can you explain to our for each other. Not many night. readers, what the experience people outside of U.G.E. get One thing that helped bal- of auditioning was like? to hear music that’s unfin- ance my nerves was knowing Charles: ished or song ideas or plans that Toledo audiences are just Nerve racking. You don’t and such but as Charles and across the board … kind of know what the judges are ex- our crew grew closer, I’ve unresponsive to people and pecting, you just kind of hope shared a lot with him. music they don’t know. that you have the right for- He’s one of the extra sets Doesn’t matter if they like mula. It’s like a game of chess, of eyes, ears and helping you or not, if they don’t know you have to figure out who’s hands that me and my co- you or don’t know anyone singing what and try to find CEO consider the extended that knows you… you’ve got the right song to match your family of our label. an uphill battle on your hands voice and what the judges When you get to know fa sho. are gonna like and what the Charles and see him clown The entire night…there people like because they are around, you can also tell that were about six finalists who gonna judge off of the his personality is infectious performed original material, people’s reaction as well. and he’s funny as hell too! including my two. Also, the venue ..that When U.G.E. started our I saw some singers put on makes the song more appro- weekly open mic night… we a hell of a show, and I watched priate. Also there’s a little bit invited Charles to host it. as others just gave a so-so of luck involved. Because And along with members of U.G.E.’s core crew, he shares host duties each and RECESSION SUPPRESSION every Saturday as we wel- $ WHILE THEY LAST come singers, rappers and SAVE 70%-80% poets to come through and $30 $10 & $15 get open at the art gallery. Charles is a modest dude. When he decided to enter the auditions to see who DESIGNER BOOTS LUXURY HANDBAGS would win the top prize of opening for Avant and Fan- 80% tasia, he was there with U.G.E. and saw how seriously we OFF took it as we had three of our DESIGNER JEWELRY R&B solo acts get the ap- proval nod from the judges. LUXURY FASHION AT THE BEST PRICE But then he went off and ACCESSORIZE 5333 MONROE ST. created material, practiced Mon-Wed-Fri-Sat 10-5 Tues-Thurs 10-7 Sun 1-5 December 24, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 Interview (Continued from Page 8) point. allowed to compete. I finally get there and I’m length about production and with food and drink. Charles: Charles: Earlier that day I had all revved up and I didn’t what not… tell me about mak- They treated me like a real Thank you for your time Sang in Europe with Voices graduated college and I had even know how to get in the ing the song you performed. star, even the people from the and considering me for this of Tomorrow Youth Choir di- my commencement ceremony club. Charles: radio station. interview and hopefully in the rected by Quinsey Hammond and that ran into the time that By the time I get ready the The song is called “To- It’s very motivating to future we’ll be talking about Through the Sister Cities pro- the show started. last singer is finishing, and I night.” It’s about a fun and possibly continue recording my possible upcoming gram we went to Spain, Hun- Once I got done with just had time to catch my classy way of being with your music. project. gary, Germany. graduation I scrambled down breath. lady. Michael: So there it is folks. Some crowds as big as to the comedy club. I got up there on stage, I don’t believe in the nasty Can you talk about what it Shouts out to Tymara 14,000 people some small as Twist was, the person who broke the ice and sang the nasty ‘girl let me hump you was like stepping onstage Spears (runner up at Fat Fish 700. was driving missed the exit. song the best way I knew up and down.’ and the reaction you got per- Blue finals) U.G.E. artists Aye From there I had some au- My phone started blow- how. So when I decided to be- forming for a few thousand Dee (the third person to sing dio recording experience ing up, people telling me if I Michael: gin writing again, I wanted to people. at Fat Fish Blue) And Leigh working in the midi labs in show that every love song Charles: Ashley (the second to last high school and that was my doesn’t have to be sexually God bless Toledo, those person to sing at Fat Fish start in recording music. vivid. I believe in the old guys are tough but I was sur- Blue) And all the other con- From that point on I be- school theory of the imagina- prised at the reaction I did get testants. came kind of a bug. tion which is very important seeing as how I wasn’t the And as always …U.G.E. I also sang in Japan while even in songwriting and main event. They really got and The Truth invites all se- I was in the armed services. that’s how “Tonight” came into the song and participated rious artists to come to THE In recent times I’ve been about. when I enticed them to do so. LISTENING each and every around U.G.E. helping them I tried to use an old school The light was all in my face, I Saturday @ 9pm. with their venue on Satur- formula with a new school didn’t even see how many Bring your new material, days, helping with hosting way of production. people were really there. bring some friends. It’s free duties. Michael: Shout out to the spotlight and U.G.E. was in a giving I met up with Dem Guys So at the big guy. By the time I got ad- mood last week because a production and we started event…you’re at The justed to the light, the song lucky person won a free recording music for the show. Stranahan to open for Avant was over. T.Diamond “The Winter Is Michael: and Fantasia…what was that Michael: Mine” T-Shirt and free mp3 Okay, you made it past the night like for you? What’s next for Charles? player. initial rounds and into the Charles: Charles: WHAT OTHER LABEL finals with ten other local acts. I will say it was a life chang- The next thing for Charles YOU KNOW DOING STUFF Can you explain your ex- ing experience as far as per- is to first continue my educa- LIKE THAT ?? perience winning at Fat Fish formance was concerned be- tion and possibly start a www.myspace.com/ Blue? cause I got to see the level project. undergodzent Charles: didn’t get there all my hard Okay, you’ve heard a lot that the professionals are on. I look forward to working It was very shocking. work to prepare would’ve of U.G.E. material before the I got to see it first hand, back- with talented producers to hit me up: I was surprised I was even been lost. public…we’ve talked at stage, the type of equipment create the best possible mu- [email protected] used, the producers. sical equation that will bring One of the best parts of dignity and respect to music If you want to come to the whole experience was the as a whole. The Listening, bring your cooks downstairs and the Michael: art/talent and a respectable food. Okay, fam, it’s been good attitude. I’ve never had my own seeing you shine and I’m look- personalized dressing room ing forward to the project. Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth December 24, 2008 Black MarketPlace

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