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Ramona Collins Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth July 15, 2009 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial July 13-17 Just a few weeks ago, the U. S. Supreme Court released its ruling in the case of Ricci vs. Church Revival at Greater St. Mary’s MBC: 7 pm nightly; Revivalist Robert Lyons DeStefano and, by a five to four vote, overturned a lower court ruling that would have of Market Place Ministries of Dayton permitted the city of New Haven, CO to throw out fire fighter test results. No African- American firefighters had done well enough on the tests to qualify for promotion and the July 12-August 1 city feared that it would be subjected to law suits if it did not heed the goals of affirmative Happy Family Seminar: UN Scott Park Campus; Sundays through Saturdays – no action. Tuesdays or Thursdays: 419-508-9648 or 419-474-6639 Just a few days ago, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner decided to veto a Toledo City Council resolution to immediately hire 11 fire fighters. Those 11 are part of a group of 40 who were prepared to enter a training class in December, 2008. The class was scrapped in a budget July 14 cutting move. Area Office on Aging Kinship Summer Series: Walbridge Park Shelter Houses; 11 am The problem for this city is that a shortage of fire fighters actually means more overtime to 1 pm pay, creating an even larger budget deficit. Hiring the 11, who are all either certified or have some sort of previous training, would have eliminated at least $1 million in overtime in fiscal July 16 2010. Area Office on Aging Kinship Summer Series: Walbridge Park Shelter Houses; 11 am Toledo City Council voted unanimously to hire the 11 fire fighters, all of whom are white. to 1 pm The mayor vetoes the resolution because he said it would violate the consent decree signed Third Thursday Downtown Art Walk: 6 to 9 pm; A dozen downtown galleries will by the late federal judge, Don Young, in 1974. open their doors in the evening How much irony can we now find in this nation’s commitment to affirmative action? Most of it is right here in these two situations dealing with fire fighters in the towns of New July 18 Haven and Toledo. First, we have to remember that the now-scorned Republican President Richard Nixon Summer Concert in Ottawa Park: DeZire (Motown); 6 to 8 pm: 419-936-2700 was in office when the most effective affirmative action was passed, and passed with his West Toledo Bereavement Support Ministry: Community Center at Port Lawrence approval and commitment. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the same Richard Nixon, an Homes; 10 am: 419-241-2133 opponent of abortion, who was caught on tape delineating the few exceptions he could 4th Annual NAMI Walk Kick-Off Picnic: 9 am to 1 pm; 930 S. Detroit; Free food, think of to a ban on abortion. These were Roe v. Wade times. One of those exceptions, said activities Nixon, should be in a pregnancy between “a black and a white.” Then, as we fast forward to present day, we find in the City of New Haven, 18 firemen July 19 who filed suit against the city for dismissing the test results, one of them being Latino who Jerusalem MBC Women and Men’s Day: “Christian Men & Women Growing in finished sixth overall. On the evening of the Supreme Court ruling, this gentleman was out Grace;” 11 am Men’s Day speaker Rev. A.L. Owens of Cleveland; Women; 4 pm women’s celebrating and was beaten up in a restaurant men’s room, probably by other firemen. The Day speaker Sis W. Jean Lark of Union Grove: 419-248-2139 beating landed him in the hospital. Here in Toledo, 11 City Council members, including three African-Americans, voted to July 20-24 hire the 11 fire fighters in order to save the city at least $1 million dollars at a time when city Worship Center’s Vacation Bible School: Ages 4 to 11; 9 am to 12:30 pm; Serving leaders are trying to close a $12 million budget deficit. “Race was not an issue, not a consideration in my vote,” said Councilman Michael breakfast and lunch daily Ashford. How much affirmative action do we still need, and for how long? July 21 In 2003, the Supreme Court ruled in two University of Michigan cases. By a five to four Area Office on Aging Kinship Summer Series: Walbridge Park Shelter Houses; 11 am majority, the Court ruled in favor of the university’s admissions programs which takes race to 1 pm into account (Grutter v. Bollinger), and by a six to three majority in Gratz v. Bollinger ruled that the specific undergraduate admissions policies had to be changed, but that race could July 23 still be a consideration. Area Office on Aging Kinship Summer Series: Walbridge Park Shelter Houses; 11 am Here again is where we just stumble along on the issue of affirmative action or to 1 pm preferences in this country. Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the swing vote who swung on that day between the two July 24 majority blocs, graduated from the very prestigious Stanford School of Law in the mid- True Vine MBC 8th Pastoral Anniversary: Celebrating Pastor Melvin Barnes and First 1950’s – third in her class. She could only find jobs after graduation as a secretary because so few firms back then would hire a female as a lawyer. Lady Jeanette Barnes; 4 pm; Guests Bishop Duane Tisdale and Friendship Church; Justice Clarence Thomas got into college and Yale Law School – even more prestigious “Called to Be a Servant Leader” than Stanford – precisely because of affirmative action and felt so demeaned and betrayed by that experience that he wishes that shame upon no minority ever again. Quite obviously July 25 he votes against affirmative action in every circumstance. Summer Concert in Ottawa Park: On the Beach (Pop; Rock); 6 to 8 pm: 419-936-2700 Circuit Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama’s nominee for the Supreme Car & Bike Show: Promenade Park; Trophies, dance contests, live performances: 419- Court, ruled for the City of New Haven’s action in the Ricci case and has been catching 691-2345 flack from conservatives who have been heaping scorn upon her at least in part because of that ruling. July 25-26 She has also been catching scorn because she has stated that her experience as a Latina Calvary Baptist Church Women’s Day must inevitably influence her decisions on the bench. Of course, Justice Thomas’s Luncheon on Saturday at 11 am; Sunday morning service at 10:45 am; Sunday experiences have also influenced his opinions just as he has often admitted. And Justice afternoon service at 4 pm Samuel Alito, of the Court’s conservative wing, has said his family’s immigrant status has shaped his thoughts on the law. If we see nothing else on the affirmative action landscape, we see confusion and July 26 disorderliness. But for how much longer? Bash at the Bay 2009: Presented by Hutch Daddy Dolla’s Justice O’Connor wrote in Grutter: “We expect 25 years from now, the use of racial preferences will no longer be necessary to further the interest approved today.” Good luck with that. 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ics. He also studied philoso- his father and “to optimize Justice Coalition, Community phy and the cello at UT. existing networks” he would Shares of Northwest Ohio, He earned a doctorate in later write on his Facebook Toledo Grows, Toledo Cen- biophysics from Brandeis page. tral City Neighborhoods University in 1969 where he Brundage became en- Community Development also studied chemistry and gaged in numerous commu- Corporation, The Toledo cello. nity activities upon his re- Metropolitan Area Council of He remained in Massa- turn to Toledo in areas such Governments and Toledo chusetts working as a re- as education, arts, social jus- Metroparks. search scientist, engineer and tice and jobs creation. He was On his Facebook page, owned – since 1983 – a sound- active with the Collingwoods Brundage listed his employer recording company. He Arts Center, the Toledo Po- as “the Toledo community” played cello for the Boston etry Foundation, the Urban and his position as “cultiva- Civic Symphony. Coalition, the MultiFaith tor.” In 1998, Brundage returned Council of Northwest Ohio, to his hometown to care for the Toledo Area Jobs With Reflections on a Friend –

Courtesy of Toledo Free Press Mine and the Community’s By Steven Flagg obert Brundage, an and stole his bicycle. Youth Orchestra. An honors Guest Column Old West End resi Brundage was in intensive student at Scott, Brundage This past June 22, our lated a wealth of knowledge ished. Rdent, died on July care at St. Vincent Mercy won scholarships from two community was a victim of a about a subject, and was al- I can’t begin to explain how 7 at the age of 66 after spend- Medical Center during the national organizations – Phi senseless act of violence ways willing to share and I felt on his passing beyond a ing two weeks in a coma. weeks preceding his death. Kappa Phi and the National when our friend Robert educate others. From music deep loss and a void that can Brundage, an avid bicycle A Toledo native, Science Foundation. Brundage was attacked as he to math, from physics to po- never be filled. I certainly can’t rider, was assaulted on June Brundage graduated from He graduated from The peacefully rode his bike etry, Robert devoted his life tell others what Robert would 22 by a 15-year old youth Scott High School in 1960. University of Toledo in 1964 through a neighborhood he to his passion for learning. want them to take from his life who punched him in the head, During his high school days, with a bachelor’s of science grew up in and cared so much Over the last 10 years, I and its tragic end. But as Rob- knocked him to the ground he played cello in the Toledo degree in engineering phys- about. saw Robert at least once a ert always advised me to find Kind, gentle, compassion- week. I am one of those that the good in every situation, I ate, caring, civic minded, gen- called Robert a friend and take this as an opportunity to erous, environmentally con- had the good fortune to be honor him and his legacy by scious, intelligent, scholarly, described by Robert as a dear continuing the work we eclectic, community cultiva- friend. He saw in me, as he did shared passionately. tor only just begin to describe with many others, an oppor- Both of us have an enthu- a person known by many in tunity to cultivate a broader siasm for improving our com- our community as Bob, Dr. relationship within our community, the children we see as Bob or just Robert. munity among those work- our future and the history and Robert was a modern re- ing to make Toledo a better architecture of Toledo. We naissance man. He ap- place to live. He forged a bond have a deep belief in finding proached his interests in a and invited me into his life common ground among the scholarly manner, accumu- and those activities he cher- (Continued on Page 5) Enough Is enough; We Must Redefine Politics By Stephen Ward Guest Column An example of how by the Democrats 7-3, Republican. If you are a politics are played in To- with one independent. citizen of Toledo, the is- ledo was on display re- Therefore, it was no se- sues of Toledo affect you. cently. Once again, it will cret that those on City Therefore, you deserve the be the citizens of Toledo Council would accept the right to be involved in the who will suffer. I believe recommendation of the decision making process. the citizens are tired of the Lucas County Democratic Unfortunately, with the status quo, frustrated with Party’s Executive Com- City Council appointment, the back room politics and mittee and appoint Steve that right has been taken growing weary of their Steel to the vacant coun- away from you. This is voices not being heard. At cil seat. why I did not seek the what point will Toledo While I respect anyone recommendation of either politicians stop making im- who would like to go into party to fill the vacant seat. portant decisions, without public service, I believe I believe that responsibil- getting the input from the the current process in the ity should rest in the hearts citizens who will be af- city charter does not pro- of Toledo citizens and not fected by those decisions? vide the opportunity for in the back room deals of Weekdays @ With the resignation of the citizens to select the politics. Lastly, it is a dis- 5:30 a.m. Council President Mark candidate whom they service to the citizens of Sobczak, it opened up the would like to fill the va- Toledo for candidates to game of politics in To- cant City Council seat. At put up their signs all over ledo. With the vacant seat the end of the day every- the city, but you never hear on City Council the Re- one is affected by the is- the candidate address their publicans are outnumbered sues, both Democrat and (Continued on Page 4) Page 4The Sojourner’s Truth July 15, 2009 Revisiting the Ugliness of Central High School Special to The Truth It has become clearer over The article in The Toledo Academy community of par- be at the school and that a STUDENTS FROM SCOTT ominous climate of Central this past school year why we, Blade, June 10, 2009, concern- ents that their school was barrier would be erected to HIGH SCHOOL THIS High in any Toledo Public advocates, are hated so much ing Scott High School’s plan going to be inhabited by Scott separate the students. The SCHOOL YEAR ARE NEC- School. by the Toledo Public School to move to the Devilbiss build- High School students for the meeting could not have been ESSARY TO PROTECT THE I began with an attempt to System. I could never figure ing brings the picture into next two years. It was not a any uglier if it had taken place HEALTH AND WELFARE understand why AAPA and out why would a group of focus. Eureka! We are not nice meeting, as a matter of at Central High School in Little OF THE STUDENTS AND other organizations are casti- people (TPS administrators, held in high esteem because fact it was a very ugly and Rock, Arkansas in 1957. STAFF OF THE SCOTT gated by the TPS system teachers, mis-informed com- we are the eyes, ears and re- revealing meeting. It went For Superintendent Foley HIGH SCHOOL AND DE- when all we want is a quality munity) hate us so much porters to our communities, something like this: On the to state that “Overall, people CLARING AN URGENT NE- education for all students, so when the volunteer hours we something that is not always last day of school a meeting were fairly supportive of the CESSITY RELATING that these student’s futures put in benefit children. Afri- wanted especially in light of was held with TTA parents, move” can only be construed THERETO. The language are secured, that they will can American Parents’ As- wrongdoing. with another meeting with as a lie. For this reporter to alone would be alarming to become model citizens and sociation advocates for par- This article is so off the Scott parents scheduled to propagate the lie is irrespon- me as a parent and commu- possibly, just possibly ents, all children, teachers, mark that again I wonder why be held the next day. The sible. If she did not know the nity member. emerge as the next leaders of and others attempting to en- would a newspaper put a Scott parent meeting was true feelings of the TTA par- Both communities should our communities, our cities, sure a quality education for community and its children cancelled during the ensuing ents and students she simply be informed as to what is our states and our nation. all children. We ask for noth- in jeopardy? Would it per- meeting. It was announced did not do her homework. going on before the start of The “goings on” of the past ing in return. Just righting a form in that manner because that TTA would share the Further a school board the new school year. This is week have revealed the why. child’s educational ship is they don’t know, don’t care building with Scott students meeting was held June 8, 2009, a recipe for disaster that can We cannot and will not enough for us. Sometimes we or to spend tax money thereby and the meeting went down- in which $750,000.00 was al- and could have been pre- stand by while the lives of have succeeded, sometimes stimulating the economy and hill from there. There was located for the “existence of vented. The TTA parents our future are being dimin- we haven’t. But seeing stu- hope for the best. name calling, crying students an urgent necessity related rightfully should be upset ished, devalued, disenfran- dents that we have helped I attended the public hear- and attempts to mollify the to the preparation of the because information was not chised and dismissed by become successful is reward- ing that TPS used to inform TTA parents by stating to former Devilbiss High School given in a timely manner, the people charged with the re- ing in itself. the Toledo Technology them that more police would to house high school stu- Scott parents should likewise sponsibility of providing dents from Scott High be upset because not only educational opportunities for School,” I am assuming the was information not given in all children. We will continue “urgent necessity” is to build a timely manner but informa- to be the eyes, ears and re- Enough the barrier to keep the stu- tion is being withheld and porters of wrongdoing and (Continued from Page 3) dents separated. The Reso- sugar coated with The Blade hopefully others will join this platform to the citizens. Instead of the TPS School citizens of Toledo to let lution No.340-2009 states in being complicit in keeping effort. all capital letters, “A RESO- Scott parents in the dark. We must reconsider our Board President fulfilling your voices be heard at LUTION DECLARING The leadership at TPS has Twila Page methods. It should not be his term, he bailed out to the polls. Please let us not THAT IMPROVEMENTS TO to change in order for peace African American Par- about how many signs a seek another political of- forget about our future and THE FORMER DEVILBISS to be an insured part of the ents’ Association candidate has, but rather fice. In doing so, he has the future of our children. HIGH SCHOOL SO THAT IT next school year. We don’t the quality of our service let our children within the Let us not be intimidated CAN BE USED TO HOUSE want nor need a return of the and relationship to man- Toledo Public Schools or bamboozled into voting kind. down, as his work simply frivolously because of the On July 7, City Council wasn’t done. number of campaign signs selected the new council At any rate, when that a candidate may have. president, and appointed people are elected to serve, It is time for Toledo to say Steve Steel to the vacant they should serve their full enough is enough. If the council seat. According to term. I believe Steel owes politicians won’t hear us WTOL news (posted everyone who voted for now, then perhaps they online June 24, 2009) Steel him to get on the TPS will listen to us when we said, “Folks know who I School Board an explana- cast our votes at the polls. am, where I stand on is- tion as to why he could It is not about who is the sues. I’d been in the pub- not fulfill his term on that most popular, it is about lic eye for 3 ½ years. We board. what is right...if we vote deal with the same public Lastly, the citizens of the same, we will get the scrutiny and transparency Toledo may not have had same. It’s time for a issues accountability to a say as to who they change! It’s time to take voters, to constituents, a wanted appointed to the action now for all people! lot of similar issues coun- vacant council seat; how- cil faces.” ever, know that this is not The issue here is ac- the conclusion of the mat- Stephen Ward is a countability. Mr. Steel was ter. candidate for Toledo elected by the citizens of On September 15 dur- City Council At-Large. Toledo to serve on the TPS ing the primary election, You may contact him School Board. Currently, the citizens of Toledo will at: the Toledo Public Schools have a chance to redefine [email protected] are facing many problems. politics. I encourage the July 15, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 “No, No, No,” Says Ashford, But With Good Reason He Explains By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor

Over the past week, To- erty and to begin erecting Ashford believes that the for the new trucks. ledo City Councilman buildings by Dec. 31, 2010. city administration is being “I am a fan of automation Michael Ashford has turned According to the mayor, overly optimistic about the but they have not had even a his thumb down, in vain, on he expects Dillin to present a amount of money that the general plan for implement- three pieces of crucial legis- check within days. taxpayers will approve in that ing this,” said Ashford. lation proposed by Mayor Saying “no” again, re-formulation. “There is no plan or priority. Carty Finkbeiner’s adminis- Ashford was one of three “They are counting on We have a department in tration. Each time, said council members – along with $3.9 million to help stabilize place that provides a great Ashford, it was a matter of fellow Democrat Frank this year’s deficit,” said the service and some neighbor- using “common sense” and Szollosi and Republican Tom councilman. “I don’t see that hoods in some parts would continuing his quest to be a Waniewski – to vote against happening.” benefit from automation.” “good steward of taxpayers’ the new police contract. The As for the automated trash The week did not end with money.” new contract requires offic- pickup system, Ashford also Ashford casting a no vote on Each time, however, ers to pay into their own pen- voted against that proposal, every significant issue that Ashford was in a distinct minority on City Council and the legislation has passed without his assistance. “This is a tough economy, banks have quit “No” to selling 58 acres on the East Toledo riverfront lending and that $10.6 million could have to developer Larry Dillin for the Marina District; “no” to a paved 30 miles in our neighborhoods,” new police union contract that would purportedly save ture and road development at future CIP monies won’t be sion plan for six months, re- along with Waniewski and came before council. City the city $2.4 million through the Marina District – with no spent. All over the country quires them to pay a portion the newly appointed coun- Council passed a resolution the end of 2009 and just un- vertical development,” said cities are putting development of their health insurance cilman, Steve Steel. suggesting that the mayor der $800,000 in 2010; “no” to Ashford late last week in a projects on hold and we costs and freezes wages for The plan calls for a switch immediately hire 11 fire fight- the administration’s request conversation with The Truth. haven’t effectively ad- two years. It also defers all to automated trucks which ers with either previous expe- to spend $12.2 million to pur- “This is a tough economy, dressed street re-pavement overtime payments until would need only a driver rather rience or firefighting certifi- chase 40 automated garbage banks have quit lending and in years.” March 2010 – for Ashford than a three-person crew cut- cation. The 11 are part of a trucks. that $10.6 million could have Ashford, a Democrat, and one of the sticking points. ting about 70 jobs from the group of 40 that would have “I voted against [selling paved 30 miles in our neigh- Councilman D. Michael “First, I want to commend solid waste division. begun training at the end of the land] because the mayor borhoods,” said Ashford. Collins, an independent, were police officers for taking zero “I’m the chair of the Utili- December 2008. That class has already spent $10.6 mil- “My vote was strictly a mat- the only no votes to the agree- percent increase for the next ties and Environment com- was canceled as a cost sav- lion from the [capital improve- ter of the money and there ment that requires Dillin to two years,” said Ashford in mittee. From the beginning, ings measure. ment progam] for infrastruc- have been no guarantees that pay $3.6 million for the prop- explaining his no vote on the the Finkbeiner administration The mayor has objected contract. “However my deci- proposed a plan to automate to the hiring because all 11 The Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union sion as a taxpayer – I have and said it would be $3 million are white and he has stated three problems. First, mov- in savings,” said Ashford. that such a move would vio- currently located at 1339 Dorr ing overtime to a lump sum “But this year we have a $12 late the consent decree is- Street, has just launched their payment in March 2010 – we million deficit. We should sued by the late Judge Don don’t know if we will have it. address that deficit first and Young of the U.S. District “Brick Campaign”. The TUFCU has “Second, the administra- get police officers back be- Court in 1974. begun this campaign in an effort to tion dropped the ball when fore we spend other money.” Council has proposed hir- they didn’t restore all 75 [laid- But it’s more than just a ing the 11 in order to save an raise funds for the new building off officers] back to the matter of the money, said the estimated $1 million in fire which will be built at the corner of streets. Third, this contract District 4 representative. He overtime for fiscal 2010. The does not prevent future lay- is also concerned that the vote on council was 11 to 0. A Few Brick Donors Detroit Avenue at Dorr Street. If offs for 2010 and 2011. We administration has not For Ashford, “race was not you are interested in purchasing a “Brick” as a part of the cam- could find ourselves in the thought through the imple- an issue, not a consideration same position next year. The mentation of the automated in my vote.” paign the prices are as follows: administration is hoping they system, particularly given the This time, however, it was $ 50.00 for each “Walkway” brick can save money by having fact that some streets in the the mayor who said “no.” $100.00 for each “Vestibule” brick the voters change the for- city, in places such as the Old mula for the three-fourths West End, central Toledo and $500.00 for each “Archway” brick percent funding.” East Toledo, are too narrow Please call TUFCU at 419.255.8876 to make your contribution TODAY! Bricks sold as of June 15, 2009 Pastor Troy Thomas, New Life Church of God & Christ, Pastor Robert Culp, Pastor Talmadge J. Thomas, Pastor Darian Banks, Bishop Edward T. Cook, First Lady Sheila L. Cook, Rev. Dr. & Mother John E. Roberts, Pastor William C. Terry, Councilwoman Wilma Brown, Suzette R. Cowell, Andre L. Cowell Sr., George W. Cowell Jr., Kevin L. Cowell, Ruth L. Cowell, Shawn Cowell, Atty, Eddie Cole, Vallie Bowman English, Ian B. English Esq., Jewyana Anderson, Mira J. Banks, Queen Hackett Braswee, Charsena Braswell, Gwen Brown & Family’s, Leona Brown, Steve Brown, Drenda Brooks, Michael A. Cancel Sr., John Chapman, Russell Chapman, Lamont & Leona Chenault, Charlest Coley, Reginald Coley, Branden Mykal Cook, Manhattan Michelle Cook, Brabara Corggens, Sharon Crawford, Jeanette Davis, Maratha N. Ramey DeWalt, Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, Saint Martin de Porress, Nabil’s Next Day Sign, Mo’s Market, Quality Time Day Care Center, Toledo Chapter Coalition of Black Trades Union, Edward Willis, Dorothy Willis, Percy Evans, Virginia Evans, Albert J. Hunter, Lisa K. Linear, Eric Baldwin, Lester Crump, JT Williamson, Pamela Wilson, Pierrette McClain Talley, Shirley A. Thomas El, Albert Earl Jr., William H. Ellis Sr., Rose E. Bonhart Ellis, Priscilla Fletcher, Janice Fryar, Verbie Garland, Stanley Graves, Gertrude Green, Ralph Green, Willie Green, Harriett Hardy, Yvonne Harper, Syliva Hewitt, Aviance Hill, Brenda Hill, Mozell Hill, George Hillard, Gloria Hillard, Gabrielle Hinton, Lucile Hutton, Thomas Hutton, Marti Jarret, Jamie Johnson, Jacqueline Luckett Johnson, Anthony Q. Jones, Dr., Delores Latson, Barbara Lee, Willie Lee, Yulonda McClure-Logan, Alto King III, Alto King Sr., Edwin Mabrey, Lue Dell Martin, Mark Martin, Leo D. Martinez, Maria E. Martinez, Larnzy McClelland Sr., Theressa McClendon,Donald H. McCreary, Robert E. Montogomery,Teresa M. Moore, WilliAnn Moore, Dorine A. Mosley, Lavern Mosley, Bernadine Powell, James Powell, Gayla C. Price, Nell Roach, Sharlene K. Roberts, DeLise Simmons, Sean Simmons, James E. Simpson, Sr., Chris Smith, David Smith, Frances Smith, Shirley Smith, Tracee Perryman-Stewart, Mattie Taylor, Monique Taylor, Charles B. Welch,Twyla Lorraine Wheaton, Anderson Whitt, Barb Wilkowski, Keith W. Wilkowshi, Felesha Williams, Jane W. Williamson, ABCO Contracting LLC, Alpha & Omega Collections, ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY (ALPHA XI LAMBDA CHAPTER), Commodore Perry Federal Credit Union, Logan Creek Construction Company, Midwest Urban Newspaper, Lillie Watkins, Evangelia White, Arlene Bond, James A. Snodgrass Sr., Antonio Stuart, Holly Hodge, Henry Boyd Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth July 15, 2009 African American Festival Arrives in a Big Way Sojourner’s Truth Staff

estimate of 20,000. The growth in ticket sales was especially critical this year since the festival lost a number of sponsors due to the difficult economic times. Everything fell into place this year. Even the weather cooperated on Saturday morning when the thunder- storms in the area stopped about 15 minutes before the parade was scheduled to start. It was a satisfying result for the person who was inspired years ago to do what Alexander Zonjic and many others had felt was an Suzette Cowell impossible task. Cowell is “Did you ever think you and had the audience on its especially proud of the fact would see anything like this feet from the moment the that she and her committee in Toledo?” asked Suzette group was introduced. It was Smith Park on Dorr, headed to put the entertainment in Attendance for last year was are able to bring such quality Cowell, CEO of the Toledo a fitting end to the weekend. south to Indiana Avenue and place. close to 15,000 as a health fair activities and entertainment Urban Federal Credit Union This was the fifth annual west from that point. “He was so touched at component was added. to the local area for only $6 a (TUFCU) and organizer of the African American Festival The festival began in 2005 seeing what we were trying This year, the festival ticket. By comparison, the Art African American Festival, as and, as usual, the weekend at the corner of Indiana and to do that he came on board,” added free carnival rides for Tatum Heritage Jazz Festival, she gazed over the crowd at opened with a Friday morn- Detroit. In that first year, be- recalled Cowell. And stayed children – courtesy of State which is on hiatus this sum- the festival on Saturday night. ing prayer breakfast at Friend- tween 600 and 700 tickets were on board. Farm Insurance – and the mer, has charged almost three It was a crowd that one of ship Baptist Church and a sold, The Truth reported. The festival moved out of numbers of vendors have times that much in recent the nearby police officers parade at 10:00 a.m. on Satur- Also in that first year, Zonjic the central city in 2008 to its continued to grow. Atten- years. estimated to be far more than day morning that started in started working with Cowell current Scott Park location. dance topped out at an early (Continued on Page 16) 5,000 at the Scott Park Cam- pus of The University of Toledo. And at that moment, the crowd was being entertained by The Manhattans, the final act of the evening. Earlier acts included Priscilla, the Skip Turner Band, vocalist Ramona Collins and jazz guitarist Joyce Cooling. While The Manhattans were the big draw for the first night of entertainment, it was local jazz artist Collins who really got the audience fired up and Cooling who “mesmerized” them, said Cowell. The second afternoon and evening featured the Friend- ship Baptist Church Choir, First Creation, guitarist Nick Colionne, jazz flutist Alexander Zonjic with The Motor City Horns and the Rance Allen Group. The Manhattans may have packed the house on the first night, but the Rance Allen Group not only sur- passed those gaudy numbers The Truth ECONOMYECONOMY

Page 6 Tackling Tough Times The Green Economy Means More Color-Collar Jobs By Rubin Patterson Guest Column

jobs are transferable to the operations managers will workers. blowing insulation, and in- tional help from institutions green sector, but such skills need. Just a few of the hundreds stalling and maintaining so- such as the Ohio Department must first be augmented with Community colleges and of white-collar occupations lar panels. These are jobs that of Development and The additional knowledge and universities are moving that play prominent roles in cannot be off-shored. University of Toledo, can skills. briskly now to cobble to- the green sector (and the as- The production technolo- position our region to accel- Will blue-collar jobs ap- gether curricula to help pre- sociated 2007 hourly manu- gies necessary to make these erate innovation and commer- plied in green industries be- pare and credential students facturing wages in Ohio) are greening technologies have cialization of green produc- come known as “turquoise- and workers for these green- operations managers ($41.30 to be designed, engineered tion technologies. collar” jobs (mixing blue with related jobs by providing the hourly); construction man- and manufactured some- Fellow citizens should green) just as white-collar requisite bases of abstract agers ($39.21) and electrical where in the world, and with start today investigating the jobs applied in green indus- turquoise or lime-type jobs tries may become known as they want and envision for “lime-collar” jobs (mixing “Fellow citizens should start themselves in the near future Yes, we all know about white with green)? and start preparing for such blue-collar jobs and white- The overwhelming major- jobs. Currently the develop- collar jobs, and many of us ity of so-called green-collar today investigating the turquoise ment of a green economy is a even know about so-called jobs in existence today, and gut issue in our society, and pink-collar jobs, which are that will be in existence to- or lime-type jobs they want and the movement toward this jobs women predominantly morrow, are of these tur- ideal is not only unstoppable hold, such as in nursing and quoise and lime varieties. by starting to accelerate. That secretarial occupations. For- Surprisingly, despite all the envision for themselves in the is, the greening pace is quick- tunately, of late, everyone is buzz and hype about new ening, moving from a quick also talking about new green- green-collar jobs, relatively gait to a slow gallop and on to collar jobs. Generally, how- few will come to us de novo or near future and start preparing hopefully a gazelle-like speed. ever, when people think about totally brand new with no From the US House of the latest color-collar jobs, obvious extension of well- Representatives’ passage what many have in mind are known skilled blue-collar or for such jobs.” last month of the American entirely new occupations in professional white-collar oc- Clean Energy and Security the green sector that have no cupations. and applied knowledge. engineers ($38.21). A few of Ohio’s premium manufactur- Act that is designed to limit conspicuous connection to Before workers can apply According to the National the hundreds of turquoise- ing infrastructure and experi- climate change and build a existing job categories. Noth- the skills acquired from tradi- Association of Manufac- collar occupations—some ence, the state can be a key clean energy economy (that ing could be farther from the tional white-collar and blue- tures, 90 percent of surveyed skilled, others not—that have player in this arena. President Obama appears truth. collar occupations produc- manufacturers indicated a prominent roles to play in the There are three majorways eager to sign into law), to the Truth be told, green jobs tively in green industries, moderate-to-severe shortage green sector include mill- workers worldwide will ben- richest most industrialized are primarily graphed onto they first need a new base of of qualified skilled manufac- wrights ($35.45), machinists efit from the greening nations’ agreement this existing jobs. You might think knowledge. The breadth and turing and production em- ($16.39), roofers ($16.3), and economy. First, everyone and month, for the first time, that of it as traditional blue and depth of that knowledge will ployees such as machinists production helpers ($10.92). every ecosystem will benefit they should collectively cut white-collar jobs applied in no doubt depend on the ca- and engineering technicians. Like other large industrial from a more sustainable carbon emissions by 80 per- the green production and dis- reer choices one makes. The point is that, since green states of the Midwest, Ohio world. cent by 2050, the new way of tribution of products and Obviously, for example, jobs are largely extensions of has been seeking to pivot Second, workers in local doing business will soon be services. Hundreds of thou- electrical engineers will likely existing blue-collar and white- from a traditional manufac- areas throughout the world upon us. sands of Ohioans are already need more abstract scientific collar jobs, those green oc- turing base to a new high- will benefit from employment Therefore, we want citi- working in jobs in which they knowledge about energy ef- cupations that are extensions tech, high-value-added pro- opportunities associated zens of our communities to are applying some of the skills ficiency and pollution than of existing blue and white- duction base. Since 2000, the with retrofitting buildings and be prepared for employment that are required by green millwrights, while retrofitters collar occupations with an state has lost well over a quar- developing other forms of in jobs or positions that will producers and their suppli- of old buildings will need insufficient supply of work- ter million manufacturing energy efficiency. Again, help private and public sec- ers. In other words, the skills more applied scientific skills ers will also be telegraphed jobs. Nearly one in five jobs those jobs can’t be tor institutions to operate in associated with traditional in controlling energy effi- and amplified as occupations in Ohio was in manufacturing outsourced. the new emerald world. white-collar and blue-collar ciency and pollution than with too few green-collar in 1996, but a decade later Even countries such as So, the bottom line is that that share had dropped to 14 Bangladesh and Zambia will terms “lime-collar” and “tur- percent. benefit, among other ways, quoise-collar” jobs may not The Financial Design Group It is evident that metro- by producing and installing enter the official or popular politan Toledo and the rest of new solar stoves and thereby labor lexicon, but many of the is proud to welcome northwest Ohio, indeed like eliminating biomass open- existing blue-collar and white- the rest of the state, need new fire-based energy generation collar occupations will be Kevin S. McQueen sources of living-wage jobs for food preparation, heat, extended into an emerging for its residents. Lime, green, and light. Some three-quar- green sector. and turquoise-collar jobs ters of Sub-Saharans are with- That said, let’s all agree won’t necessarily be suffi- out electricity as are one-half not to come up with the moni- cient to replace all those blue- of South Asians. Swapping ker “brown-collar” jobs. collar and white-collar work- these home energy sources Brown is what we get from ers downsized due to auto- will employ millions of local mixing pink-collar jobs in the mation and globalization, but workers. green sector. the generation of such jobs Unlike the first two ways will be a huge start and will in which workers will benefit Rubin Patterson, Ph.D., obviously contribute to a from a greening economy, the is professor of Sociology and to the FDG family more sustainable future. third way will be more con- the interim director of &DOO.HYLQWRKHOS\RXUIDPLO\ZLWKLWVÀQDQFLDOREMHFWLYHV Ohio has the potential to stricted to a limited number of Africana Studies at The Uni- 419.843.4737 ext. 119 be a significant producer of jurisdictions scattered versity of Toledo. He sent this the technologies the world throughout the world that are article to The Truth from Financial Design Group, 3230 Central Park West Suite 100, Toledo, OH 43617, is independently needs in order to carry out in position to pioneer and South Africa where he is on owned and operated, Securities offered through Securian Financial Services, Inc., Member our immediate greening ac- innovate a green economy a research trip. Patterson FINRA/SIPC. T#58736 tivities at the local, level such quickly. may be contacted at DOFU: 05/13/2009 as retrofitting older buildings, Toledoans, with addi- [email protected] Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth July 15, 2009

The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Local Business Owners Pursue Network Marketing Opportunities Sojourner’s Truth Staff Want to own you own ing does in its purest form Clearly some such busi- work. MonaVie is a fairly looked at others and they Mesley can be reached business? Do you have is eliminate middle-men in nesses are more sustain- new company – founded can’t compare. Also, it’s by telephone at 419-450- $300 to $500 to invest? the delivery of goods and able than others, compen- in 2005 – that specializes not selling products, I am 3325 or by email at Do you know people? Are services – direct sales, in sation plans differs and in the distribution of nutri- enlisting business partners. www.mymonavie.com/ you willing and able to call other words. the level of expertise in the tional products, specifi- With this company, you tinamesley. on the people you know What network market- companies will vary. cally blends using the acai can not only build wealth Dana Slay, a full time and enlist their help in your ing is not, or should not Not everyone who be- berry which is found in for yourself, you can take officer in the Toledo Po- fledgling enterprise – as be, is a pyramid scheme. comes involved in net- the jungles of the Ama- along your best friends and lice Department, has been either consumers or busi- A pyramid scheme is de- work marketing has the zon. family.” involved with network ness partners? fined by Wikipedia as “a same goal. Some want to This is the second net- Mesley said her goal marketing since the early If the answers to the non-sustainable business supplement their incomes, work marketing company with MonaVie is “to be- 1980’s. She owns her above questions are “yes,” model that involves the ex- some want to strike it rich, Mesley has joined. She come financially debt free business with Tahitian welcome to the world of change of money prima- some want to deliver qual- was involved with a for life and to create at Noni International, also a network marketing or telecom company for sev- least 20 millionaires with nutritional group of bev- multi-level marketing. eral years. me in the next seven years. (Continued on Page 9) These days there are Why network market- millions of people around ing for Mesley? the world, as many as 13 “Because it is one of million in the United States the best wealth industries,” alone, building, or trying she said. “Network mar- to build a business in net- keting has created more work marketing. And they millionaires than any other are selling products to one industry. It’s potential is another and a broad base life changing; it can create of consumers in just about wealth for generations to every type of product or come and has an unlimited service available. residual income.” In order to start up a And why MonaVie in business, you need to be particular? willing and you need to “I liked the compensa- Sharon and Jimmy Gaines with granddaughter Jaedyn have the time, in most tion plan,” she said. “I cases just a couple of hours a day, to “network” with others, starting with those folks you know. What you don’t need is a marketing budget, huge amounts of start-up capital, vendor licenses, storage facilities or show rooms. Tina Mesley Network marketing is based on word of mouth advertising – the business rily for enrolling other ity products to the general owner using a product and people into the scheme, market place for the good then telling friends, neigh- often without any product of their consumers. bors, co-workers and fam- or service being deliv- Some people jump in ily about it. The attraction ered.” full time, others when they for those flocking into this As with all businesses, can spare a moment or method of delivering anyone interested in be- two from their career po- goods to the market is that coming a business owner sitions. they get paid for that word and getting involved in net- Tina Mesley is a local of mouth. work marketing needs to real estate agent who is What network market- do his or her homework. part of the MonaVie net- GREEN FOR GROWTH ....Because when TPS grows - so does Toledo

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The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Network Marketing (Continued from Page 8) erages from the morinda Slay can be reached at more information on her For Jimmy and Sharon said Sharon Gaines. We and customers to order citrifolia, a fruit found in [email protected] for network. Gaines, finding products weren’t going to give up online only what is needed the Pacific Islands. they like, they use and they careers.” for immediate consump- The key for Slay is the can pass along to others is In the mid-1990’s, the tion. nature of the product. She also critical. couple decided to join “It’s not just selling has always been involved Dana Slay Jimmy Gaines, a long- Amway (Quixstar), the products,” said Sharon with health products. time city employee who granddaddy of them all. Gaines. “It’s knowing “It is ultimately for me wound up his career as Amway, which virtually people who are going to a matter of being able to director of the Department developed the model for bring in other people.” help other people,” said of Public Service, is now network marketing, just Several years ago, a net- Slay. “My passion is health interim director of the celebrated its 50th year of work marketing company and wellness. I know we ONYX Community Devel- operations, giving the lie called Fortune Hi-Tech need call phones and opment Corporation. to the criticism that net- Marketing was formed and soaps, but I can’t get pas- Sharon Gaines is a former work marketing compa- the Gaines became part of sionate about that. I can educator with the Toledo nies are by definition not that network as well. They get passionate about help- Public Schools. They have sustainable. found it to be perfectly ing people.” been married since the Amway manufactures complementary to the Slay’s goal is to con- 1970’s and have been part and distributes hundreds Amway products because tinue her full time job as a of network marketing for of products and, over the Fortune does not manu- police officer and to ulti- just about as long with a years, the Gaines have fo- facture goods, just mar- mately build a large orga- variety of companies. cused on health-related kets them. Virtually ev- nization, “while helping Their concept was al- products, such as vita- erything Fortune markets others make a lot of ways to find a level of mins, and soaps. For many – cell phones, travel, alarm money.” productivity that would fit years, their basement was systems, for example – is But having her own in with their careers – not a storage room as they for established companies business is part of what necessarily to chase the would have to drive to sites seeking to gain an edge. motivates Slay as well. unbounded riches of full- in Michigan to meet their And they are products that That part for her, as for so time participation. “upline” partner and trans- consumers such as the many others, is critical to “We have not been fer the products into their Gaines would use fre- the satisfaction of bring- frivolous about the deci- vehicle. quently in their everyday ing products into people’s sions of what company to Those products not lives. lives that they want and go with,” said Jimmy used by the Gaines would For Sharon and Jimmy need. Gaines. “The ones we be placed on shelves in Gaines, as with Tina look at have products we their basement to be sold Mesley and Dana Slay, use on a regular basis.” to consumers or their network marketing has From the Amazon to You “We decided what level “downline” partners. given them the opportu- we want to go to in these Those days are long gone. nity to own a business and Mona Vie’s Premier Acai Blend companies and that has The Internet enables the determine exactly how to made us comfortable,” Gaines’ network partners fit that business into their Packs a Healthful Punch lives with low risk and the potential of high reward. The secret to Monavie’s premiere acai Made in Hollywood Made in Holly- & “Do you have to be out- blend can be found thousands of miles wood: Teen Edition going, a society butterfly away - deep in the Amazon rain forest of to succeed?” asked Jimmy Made in Hollywood (4th Season – actors Gaines. “No, you have to northern Brazil. The acai (pronounced introduce their new releases) be committed that you ah-SIGH-ee) is the “crown jewel” of Saturdays: 9 pm – WT05 (ch. 5) want to succeed. It’s a business and you have to MonaVie’s three products - MonaVie Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition (3d Sea- be dedicated to that. You Original, MonaVie Active and MonaVie son – media career advice for ages 13-16) do have to like people, Fridays: 7 am on WUPW-TV Fox-Ch 12 Pulse. though.” Saturdays: 1 pm on WKBD-TV Detroit/CW – The Gaines’ business Ch 50 can be reached online at This small black-purple berry grows in Toledo native Cleveland O’Neal III, cre- www.galaca7.com. clusters on the acai palm and has been revered for centuries by the people ator, announcer and executive producer of of Brazil’s northern Amazon region. both programs.

There are three formulas currently available. MonaVie’s Original; formula features the nutrient- dense acai berry and 18 other fruits. Some of these fruits are will-known, such a pomegranates, purple and white grapes, apples, cranberries, passion fruit, bananas, prunes, kiwis and blueberries.

Other fruits in the mixture are not so common - such as camu camu, which is also from the Amazon rainforest; bilberries, which are found throughout temperate and subarctic regions of the world; wolf berries and lychee from China and the acerola fruit, which is native to the West Indies and northern South America and is prized for its high vitamin C content.

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The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Squeeze Till It Hurts By Rodney Neely Guest Column sources to provide a well- 90 days… Even in the face of some don’t spectate!” rounded look at real estate I’m sorry to be the one to very difficult times ahead for For those more cautious investing, managing, devel- inform you, it’s not going to the country, the Toledo mar- investors who are risk averse, opment or ownership. happen! But, if you follow ket is still producing oppor- tighten the belt, hunker down I have also encouraged some very simple principles tunities for both the beginner and wait this thing out. Usu- patience when entering into and have the patience to work and the professional inves- ally I recommend the conser- the business as a novice. Cre- your plan, it just might hap- tor in residential and com- vative approach to the busi- ate a functioning strategy and pen for you. mercial real estate. Due to the ness and suggests that you work that plan while under- Personally, I stopped availability of residential study, study and study the standing that this business chasing the money years ago. property, many casual inves- deal some more. Yet over the is fluid. There will be many I focus on success instead. I tors are looking at the pros- past three months I have be- twists and turns on your way believe that eventually the pect of owning a few proper- come more bullish on the pros- to success. Nothing happens money will take care of itself ties to supplement cash flow pect of a northwest Ohio real over night! if I continue to apply what or as retirement tools. I thinks estate turnaround. Nevertheless, I realize that I’ve learned over the past 15 this is a smart way to back Many of the emails I re- If you have been reading get a firm grasp on the busi- many of you stay up late years, maintain fairness, hon- stop declining pension plans ceive support my position my articles regularly over the ness aspect of the bricks and watching info-mercials on esty and integrity in every and falling wages in the local but some are definitely op- past year, you should have mortar before you dive into “how to get rich quick in real aspect of my life, business economy. Become a landlord. posed to my optimism. I be- picked on some reoccurring it. Secondly, you need to sur- estate” and some of you ac- and personal. Then the finan- In commercial property the lieve the real estate market is themes. round yourself with special- tually believe it’s just that cial rewards are organic and risk is a bit greater, but so are coming back rapidly and that First, you have to get edu- ists in each designated field easy. You think that if you inevitable. the rewards. If low interest the time is now to buy, build, cated about real estate before of support. Commercial and buy a packet of information So I recommend for all of funding is available to you or development, but I don’t you put your money and/or residential lenders, apprais- or CD’s from some guy who’s you what my elders have said through your bank or credit have a crystal ball. credit at risk. Study as much ers, contractors, title insur- talking really fast and stand- to me and I say to my chil- union, there could be sub- To the naysayers, I say; if as possible, read periodicals, ance company’s and local real ing in front of a sports car dren. “You can’t go wrong stantial upside to owning you’re scared dial 911 and or even take some courses to estate agents are all great re- then you will get filthy rich in doing what’s right!” This is small well-located commercial then get out of the game. Real particularly hard in a tough or retail buildings as the estate is a contact sport. business environment when economy starts to improve. Always remember that in everyone is scrapping for For example, former Taco-Bell life success is the greatest Fifth Third Bank eBus every penny to make each or McDonald’s sites are usu- revenge… deal pencil out economically. ally good locations. Good Returns to Toledo That’s when it’s especially locations will always sell Contact, Rodney Neely, important to maintain your when the market is there. If real estate professional, at 2009 Tour Brings Financial Services principles and be shrewd, but you can afford to make an [email protected] honest. educated gamble, “speculate Directly to Community

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Wednesday, July 29, 2009 • 1 - 3 p.m. 1505 Jefferson Blvd. • Free on-site parking For more information, call 419-720-4585 Polly Fox Academy offers students in grades 7-12, who are pregnant or parenting, the opportunity to graduate from high school and achieve financial independence. www.pollyfox.org Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth July 15, 2009 Hutch Daddy Dolla’s Third Annual Bash at the Bay By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture I was lucky enough to in- And that’s the only col- sponsored by Hot97. Even terview Hutch Daddy just a ors allowed and I got my good when you hear Bash At The few months after Hot97 friend Tank performing LIVE! Bay commercials on the sta- brought him from down south Platinum artist, grammy tion... I have to pay for that ... to the Glass City and we winning Tank. like a client. clicked instantly. One of my This is a grown event, I artists, Darron Scott, did his love my youngins..but this is I am sincerely doing this radio drops his first summer not the event for them. for the community to give here and I began to know Michael: Yea, feel dat. back and make a hot event Hutch as a stand up dude Hutch: And of course Sun- that everyone can enjoy and who was more about the day, we got the grand finale I’d like to even do more. music and the people than at the bay featuring Lyfe about the nonsense fester- Jennings and when I called Michael: What does the ing in Toledo’s music scene. him he was on it, he was eager future hold for Hutch Daddy? When he told me about to do something for his city. Hutch: This event is not a the first Bash at The Bay Regardless of what people local event. People are com- months before it happened, I say, he is looking forward to ing from all over this region to was inspired by his vision doing something for Toledo. this event. and eager to see how he He’s excited, I’m excited. Even if I ever leave the could off an all urban beach market, this event is here to party featuring top rap/R&B Michael: I’m excited! But stay. I’m a mainstay as a per- acts in the suburbs of To- yea, man. A lot of people have sonality here in Toledo, get ledo. mis-conceptions about you. used to me! Now on his third go at it, What do you want the people Bash At The Bay is becoming to know about Hutch Daddy Michael: I know you’ve one of the most anticipated and this event? been a big supporter of the summer events in this entire Hutch: First and foremost.. Toledo music scene, after region! a lot of people think I do Bash being here a few years...what That’s right, the region, if At The Bay for profit or that are your thoughts? not farther, because people I I’m walking away with a Hutch: Two things. Num- know in VA ask me about bunch of money... ber one - there is A LOT of Bash At The Bay. Michael: Which is crazy talent in Toledo. Number two So, ya boy Mercury placed through in a big way, gotta because it’s a free event, – the artists are lazy! a call to Hutch Daddy thank them. “That Friday...we are doing there’s no ticket sales...it’s I’ve been a lot of places, Deeezaaay...and we chopped They jumped in head first obvious you’re doing this for but when it comes to the art- it up as follows: and made sure to support me a Bikini Party with the one the community..for the ists being lazy and not taking in so many ways, there are people. being an artist as a job... this Michael: Hutch, what’s many others to thank and a and only JACKIE O” Hutch: Every year, I come place has a big problem with good fam? lot of people have had a hand out the pocket. Any money that. You can’t half ass ya Hutch: Merc dog, whats in making sure this commu- That Friday...we are do- Thanks to the City of To- that comes in goes to paying dream because that’s all you up. nity event happen. ing a Bikini Party with the one ledo for allowing me to do for the event. The security, to gonna get out of it. Michael: Okay, Bash At Michael: Now, this is a and only JACKIE O. that, but this is the FIRST fly artists in, even to buy in- Hutch: Another The Bay...third time around... week-long extravaganza of You hear Gucci and Jeezy TIME anybody has done a surance for the event comes thing...and I wanna say this what are you planning to do events...run us through ev- talk about her..and how well Car Show at Promenade Park from the pocket or sponsors. to YOU too, Mr. Michael different? erything top to bottom. endowed she is..in the back to anyone’s knowledge. That To get that venue is not a Hayes ..Mr. Mercury.. any- Hutch: Well for one, we’re Hutch: Okay, Thursday end! Saturday evening, we got a free thing. This is NOT a thing you are doing that’s doing bigger artists. And I [July 23] – see, I reached out (both laugh). Black & White Ball at The Hot97 thing. I work at the worth doing you are gonna wanted to make sure we in- to my man Shawty Shawty. Michael: Lookin forward Omni! radio station but this is not (Continued on Page 13) cluded a bigger Toledo ele- He’s doing a comedy show at to that, fa sho! ment this time. Fat Fish Blue/ Funny Bones. Hutch: That’s goin down That’s why Lyfe Jennings First show sold out already at Hot Peppers, then Satur- is headlining. so we had to have another day we got the Car Show at Michael: Anything else? show same night. Promenade Park 2-6. Hutch: Well uh... THE SOUND!! (both laugh) (note: last year Yung Joc had the audience chanting ‘kill the soundman’ because he just couldn’t get it together ..not hating, just stating) Hutch continued: Yea, we upgraded and went with someone that has a good reputation for quality sound this time. Also, being this is the third year it was easier to get sponsors to help with the event. The first two years, I paid for everything out of my pocket. And when I say everything, I mean everything. Several thousands of dollars. This year we have a track record, it was easier to get people on board to minimize costs. Even though I still came out of pocket. And we got a lot of things paid in advance so all that’s left is the logis- tics. Woodville Auto Finance, and many other valued spon- Jackie-O sors. Core D.J.’s really came July 15, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Bash at the Bay (Continued from Page 12)

Michael: On A Major! good speaking with you and I’ve been every year and Hutch: On a Major! How- we are all looking forward to its amazing every time. ever, all three of his singles Bash At The Bay 2009. About 3,000 to 4,000 ur- from his last album have gone Hutch: Fa sho. ban music fans all gathered at platinum. the beach to hear some good From the single sales and —————————— music and network. the ringtones, he’s laughing Bash At The Bay 2009 The girls are sexy, the all the way to the bank. You need to be at Maumee guys are fly, the entertain- Bay State Park around 2 p.m. ment is on point. Michael: So true! to get a good seat on Sunday Be there! Well bruh, it’s always July 26..

have people hating on you. If the beginning in Tallahasee to hate on it. Now look at T they are not hating on you, he was hated on for singing Pain, a hundred million dollar you must not be doing any- and for autotune. idea. thing worth hating on. You If you are doing something People hate on me for be- know I was around T Pain, in worthwhile, people are going ing on the radio, without even “I got my good friend Tank performing LIVE!”

knowing me. Same thing with U.G.E. and if someone talks to me about you even they hating it lets me know y’all are doing something worth doing.

Michael: Feel dat, appre- ciate the advice. So look...outside of Toledo. Where do you see the industry headed as a whole right now? We got the economy down, the industry struggling. Where do you see the urban music industry headed next? Hutch: Look at Gucci Mane. When his album comes out he’s moving low level thousands. But he packs out every show! And making $35,000 a show!! It’s going back to the chitlin circuit. It’s goin back to doing shows. Look at Flo Rida. His al- Tank bum moved 75,000

Correction In last week’s article titled “African-Ameri- can Community Called on for Help to Wipe Out Literacy,” the NAAL was referred to as the National Association of Adult Literacy. That was incorrect. The NAAL is the National ASSESS- MENT of Adult Literacy. Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth July 15, 2009 THE YMCA/JCC Of Greater Toledo Provides Support to Military Families

As part of the new Armed for military families. YMCA of deployed, so we are deeply com- active duty families in certain ment and Closure (BRAC) is more important than ever that Services YMCA (ASYMCA) the USA, the national resource mitted to providing them with special categories. bases; we continue providing services and Department of Defense office for America’s 2,686 the support they need.” ·Active Duty Independent and support to these families in (DoD) Outreach Initiative, the YMCAs, will help launch the The ASYMCA-DoD Out- Eligible military families par- Duty station personnel and their the absence of a deployed YMCA and JCC of Greater initiative at participating reach Initiative responds to a ticipating in the initiative are families; and spouse.” Toledo will provide military YMCAs across the country. provision in the National De- eligible for YMCA memberships ·Relocated spouses and fam- families with access to youth “The YMCA and JCC of fense Authorization Act of based on participation require- ily members of deployed Active More information about the development, family strength- Greater Toledo is happy to help 2008, which requires the Secre- ments. Those eligible to partici- Duty personnel. ASYMCA-DoD Outreach Ini- ening, and health and well-being meet the critical needs facing tary of Defense to develop a pate in the new initiative in- “The YMCA has a long his- tiative can be found by visiting programs at community families of deployed military plan to support military family clude: tory of supporting military ser- www.asymca.org. For informa- YMCAs nationwide. Member- service members,” said Robert readiness and to ensure that ·All interested families of joint vice members and their families tion about participating YMCAs, ship fees will be underwritten Alexander, president and CEO, military family readiness pro- deployed National Guard and – since the Civil War – so it was please visit ymcatoledo.org by the DoD and administered YMCA and JCC of Greater grams and activities are available Reserves of all military branches; natural for us to join this initia- or www.ymca.net. through Military OneSource, an Toledo. “Families are the most to all deployed National Guard ·Families living in newly es- tive,” said Robert Alexander. information and referral service affected when a loved one gets and Reserve families, and some tablished Joint Base Realign- “During this time of conflict, it Black MarketPlace

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INVITATION FOR BIDS APARTMENTS PROGRAM MANAGER The Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority is COSMOS - Graduate College seeking bids from qualified contractors to furnish all Abundant Life of Perrysburg is a subsidized inde- Bowling Green State University labor, materials, and equipment for the following pendent housing facility for those 62 or older. We are Assist in the operation of all NWO/COSMOS project(s): located in a beautiful, quiet residential setting in activities. Serve as a point of contact for grant and Perrysburg. Abundant Life offers one bedroom garden project-related communications; facilitate internal JOB NO.: 29056 apartments with private patios, indoor mailboxes, project communication; communicate within the North- PROJECT NAME: Parking Lot Addition at Vistula reserved parking and busing to local west Ohio Center and with NWO/COSMOS partners Manor grocery stores. 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No development of the treatment plan, coordination of the (Project # 5003-08-1410) for the Health Educa- bids shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days treatment plan, crisis management and stabilization, tion Building (HEB) Fire Alarm & Mass Notification for subsequent to the opening of the bids. advocacy and outreach, education and mental health the University of Toledo Health Science Campus. interventions addressing the mental illness. Sealed bids for this project must be clearly marked All bidders shall be required to meet the Affirma- with the project number on all inner and outer enve- tive Action requirements and Equal Employment Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology lopes and/or shipping containers. Bids must be Opportunity requirements as described in Executive and a valid driver’s license required. Ohio counselor or addressed and delivered to the University of Toledo, Order #11246. 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