Mark Ward As John in Cirque Du Soleil: Page 2 Quidam Tolliver Page 3

Volume 22, No. 06“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” May 23, 2012

In This Issue Perryman Mark Ward as John in Cirque du Soleil: Page 2 Quidam Tolliver Page 3

NAACP on Marriage Equality Page 3

NANBPWC District Conference Page 4

CASA Awards Page 5

Golf Fund Raiser Page 6

The Arts Section Claude Black Fund Raiser Page 7

My Music Is Art Page 8

Cover Story: Mark Ward Page 9

Book Review Page 10

Big and Tupac Page 11

Minister to Grads Page 13

Classifieds Page 15

St. Pauls and Indiana Ave Page 16 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth May 23, 2012 Coming of Age Community Calendar By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, D.Min. May 24-26 The Truth Contributor End Time Christian Fellowship 10th Annual International Covenant Connection: Thur at 7 pm; Fri at 10 am – Men/Women Workshops, noon lunch; Sat – 10 am Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up closing; Speakers include Pastor Bryan Hudson of Indianapolis, Pastors Jerry and where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Joyce Williams of Raleigh, Pastors Edward Turner and Ronald Person of Toledo Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders. - Henry David Thoreau May 25 True Vine Baptist 11th Annual Pastoral Appreciation: Pastor and Lady Melvin It was a protest. It was a march, a path of hope Barnes; 7 pm; Pastor A. Shears and Rossford First Baptist: 419-539-9104 forged last week by approximately 150 young people through the heart of a chaotic community. Contrary to May 26 the assimilationist agenda of the civil rights genera- Warren AME Prayer Summit: 9 am; A Call to Prayer: 419-535-1290 tion, however, these slogan-chanting youth were im- Thomas Temple COGIC Gospel Musical: “Blessings in Songs;” 6 pm; Presenting passioned by the community’s own self-administered The Supreme Angel of Cleveland, Sensational Cleftones of Youngstown, The New epidemic of drugs, gangs and violence. Ohio Travelers Gospel Singer of Cleveland: 419-255-3447 Planned by the youth themselves and nurtured by Mayor Mike Bell’s vision of hope and youth empow- May 27 erment, it was a powerful counterbalance to society’s True Vine Baptist 11th Annual Pastoral Appreciation: Pastor and Lady Melvin one-sided view which emphasizes youth failure and Barnes; 4 pm; Bishop Duane Tisdale and Friendship Baptist: 419-539-9104 dysfunction. Charity MBC 31st Pastoral Anniversary: Pastor Bobby Welborn and First Lady But it was also something more. Vickey Welborn; also, June, 1, 3, 10, 24 and July 1 – services at 4: 419-726-4975 Because history provides something unique and special for each generation, the Northwestern MBC Women's Day: 3:30 pm; Speaker Jessie Vance march in a sense was also a rite of passage, sending the much stronger message that “The day has finally come for another generation to create a new world.” June 1 If not now, when? Thomas Wernert Center 8th Annual Rummage Sale: For mental health recovery Intergenerational cooperation in Toledo seems to be rare or nonexistent. The and support; 9 am to 5 pm; Donations of household items, collectibles, small furniture, divide is exacerbated by complaints from an older generation that young people are electronics and clothing welcome through May 31: 419-242-3000 either unavailable or disinterested. The younger generation counters that the older generation is “more interested in publicly criticizing us than enabling us to lead.” June 2 I spoke with Harvard’s Charles Ogletree, one of the nation’s leading experts on United MBC Busy Bees Summer Camp: Registration 11 am to 5 pm; Games, food, race and justice, concerning this generational divide and passing the mantle of crafts and more: 419-360-3584 leadership. This article is the final of three segments. “Freedom from Violence: Prayer Brunch: 10:30 am to 1:30 pm; Kent Branch Perryman: What comments do you have concerning what is perceived as a Library; Sponsored by Promise Land Ambassadors: 404-610-1205 generational leadership gap in the black community? Some assert that many leaders Scott High School Community Hub Celebration: Lawn of high school; Noon to 2 from the civil rights era want to hold on to their power and have basically shut out pm; Games, music, tours, food generations of potential younger leaders. Are you finding that the case anywhere else and if so, how would you address the problem? June 3 Ogletree: I think it’s a national crisis. And I think, and I say this over and over Central MBC Installation Service: For Pastor Sylvester Day and First Lady to young people, that they need to be ready to lead and don’t necessarily need to wait Carolyn Day; 4 pm; Speaker Rev. J.L. Spears of Union Grove MBC for us to pass them the baton. They should announce when they’re ready, because they are ready. Our own young Massachusetts governor, Deval Patrick, was under June 9 50 when he was elected. Look at our young president, Barack Obama, he also was Mildred H. Gibson Center – Zion Lutheran Church – Flea Market/Yard Sale: 9 am under 50 when he was elected. One of my former students, Terri Sewell, is the first to 5 pm: 419-810-5284 black woman ever elected to represent the state of Alabama in Congress and that’s Bethlehem Baptist Church Bereavement Meeting: 10 am what she’s doing. She’s the first black woman there. The Friendly Center's Mother & Son Picnic: Wilson Park; 11 am to 3 pm; Free I think all those are signs of important progress that we have made and will lunch and family fun; 419-243-1289 continue to make. And I think the whole idea of letting, well, we call them young, New Prospect MBC Golf Outing: Detwiler Park; 10 am these are people 30 and 40 so they’re not young - they’re younger than we are, but they’re capable and ready to lead. And we shouldn’t hesitate to give them the June 11-15 opportunity. I think that’s what the challenge is going forward. United MBC Vacation Bible School: 5 to 8 pm: 419-242-1455 Perryman: Do you mean to the degree that maybe some entrenched older leaders should pass the mantle and step aside, or do you feel that they should perhaps take June 16 younger people under their wings? How do they make the transition? 2nd Annual Fatherhood Walk: Central Catholic High School; 10 am to 2 pm; Free Ogletree: My preference would be to take young people under their wings and food, fun, inspirational music; Guest speaker James McDonald: 419-377-1488 if they don’t do that then younger people have to do what they have to do to make Kwanzaa in the Summer: Presented by the Toledo Kwanzaa House; Padua Center; sure that they are a part of the process of progress in our communities. 11 am to 5 pm; Entertainment, poetry, African drumming, presented, and more: 419- We forget too often that Andy Young and Dr. King and Coretta Scott King, Rosa 708-9701 Parks, Thurgood Marshall and all these folks were young when they took on the issue of trying to save our community. And they were much younger than the elders who were in charge and yet they were pushed to the front and that is what we have to do. The Sojourner’s Truth We have to push future leaders to the front of the line to make sure that we don’t miss the opportunity to get their wisdom, ideas and beliefs before us and early. It will Toledo’s Truthful African-American make a difference in what we’re able to do in the 21st Century. So that is our Owned and Operated Newspaper challenge, that’s our call, that’s our - in a sense, our call to action. And the question Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor is that we’ve got to figure out a way to make sure it happens. Becky McQueen Business Manager Perryman: Are there models or strategies you might recommend to help develop and hone youth leadership? Brittany Jones Reporter Torri Blanchard Reporter Ogletree: One way that would be incredibly helpful to the younger generation is to get folks in the room who have resources and contacts and who can provide Rev. D.L. Perryman Columnist money and educational scholarships - some incentives. That’s been my experience. Michael J. Hayes Entertainment Critic These people didn’t give their money merely to provide youth with charity, but they Jason L. Lee Sr. Layout Designer gave as an incentive, that if you stay in school, do well, graduate and want to go to Jennifer Retholtz Webmaster college then we’re going to help you. Kathy Sweeny Graphic Designer I think that is very important in terms of what the next generation should be Pam Anderson Account Executive looking for. That we’ll provide something that will make a big difference in their Kathleen Greely Account Executive lives and what they can do to make an enormous difference to our society. A Certified MBE, 2009 That, to me, is the answer to the challenge moving forward. The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 Contact Rev. Donald Perryman, D.Min, at [email protected] [email protected] www.thetruthtoledo.com May 23, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 Readers, I Need Your Help! By Lafe Tolliver, Esq NAACP Passes Resolution Guest Column rolling snake eyes and pull- thus be a blessing to these in Support of Marriage ing the one-arm bandits and valiant men. now they want to bail out of The workshops for your any gambling promotion for training and edification will Equality their parishioners. be held at the downtown li- We need to tell them to brary on June 30, 2012 from Decision Affirms Opposition to remain strong, prayful and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meals will be Government Efforts to Codify diligent because the best is served and there is no admis- yet to come. sion charge…simply sign up Discrimination We need to encourage by June 23 and you will re- Last week, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People released them not to waffle during ceive a call back indicating a resolution supporting marriage equality. At a meeting of the 103-year old civil rights these next crucial months by what one of the below semi- group’s board of directors, the organization voted to support marriage equality as a which they will see their ea- nars you have been assigned continuation of its historic commitment to equal protection under the law. gerly sought for dream real- to. “The mission of the NAACP has always been to ensure political, social and economic WORKSHOP ONE ized. : equality of all people,” said Roslyn M. Brock, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dear Reader. As you know I need hundreds of volun- Worshipping the Almighty NAACP. “We have and will oppose efforts to codify discrimination into law.” by now, the Casino On The teers to meet with me, orga- Dollar: “Civil marriage is a civil right and a matter of civil law. The NAACP’s support for River will open this year and nize and be trained so that we This workshop will take marriage equality is deeply rooted in the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States it is not too soon to prepare can go church to church and you into the mindset of pas- Constitution and equal protection of all people” said Benjamin Todd Jealous, president ourselves and our commu- encourage these now flag- tors who have forsaken the and CEO of the NAACP. “The well-funded right wing organizations who are attempting nity for this momentous ging pastors who first sup- Word of God for the lures of to split our communities are no friend to civil rights, and they will not succeed.” event! ported the bill that brought the fast and quick buck. You The NAACP has addressed civil rights with regard to marriage since Loving v. That casino has been the casino to Rossford. will understand the fallacies Virginia declared anti-miscegenation laws unconstitutional in 1967. In recent years, the touted as being an unprec- I need sympathetic volun- of the Word of Faith gibber- NAACP has taken public positions against state and federal efforts to ban the rights and edented source of jobs, tax teers to cheer up their flag- ish by which you “name it privileges for LGBT citizens, including strong opposition to Proposition 8 in California, revenues, new cab compa- ging spirits so that they are and claim it!” and that God is the Defense of Marriage Act, and most recently, North Carolina’s Amendment 1, which nies, suppliers and vendors not despondent and that they obligated to you to give you changed the state constitution’s to prohibit same sex marriage. and new opportunities for will renew their pulpit call what you want if you use a Below is the text of the resolution passed by the NAACP board of directors: down and out prostitutes and for their parishioners to un- certain “magical word incan- The NAACP Constitution affirmatively states our objective to ensure the “political, marginalized dope dealers to dertake the short trip to tation.” education, social and economic equality” of all people. Therefore, the NAACP has get a fresh start. Rossford and support the tax After this workshop, you opposed and will continue to oppose any national, state, local policy or legislative It should energize a revenues and jobs that the will be equipped to spot such initiative that seeks to codify discrimination or hatred into the law or to remove the sluggish drug-trafficking en- casino will generate. a mindset in a pastor and be Constitutional rights of LGBT citizens. We support marriage equality consistent with terprise in both downtown When these God-fearing able to gently but firmly lead equal protection under the law provided under the Fourteenth Amendment of the United Toledo and Rossford. The and bible-reading casino- him back to sanity and bal- States Constitution. Further, we strongly affirm the religious freedoms of all people as alcohol lobby is heads over supporting pastors under- ance. protected by the First Amendment. heels with dreams of fantas- stand that they are not alone You will also be able in- Statement from the President of the Toledo Branch of the NAACP tic sales, especially to the in their lonely vigil in await- struct the novice church gam- As President of the Toledo Branch of the NAACP I support the position of the National poor sap who throws down ing the opening of this bler and his enabling pastor Office. The NAACP must be an organization that stands for the civil and human rights of his or her entire paycheck on Temple of Baal, they will be that chasing after the al- all people across religious and philosophical lines. The NAACP must never lose its voice RED 22! encouraged and, in turn, rally mighty dollar leads to a host when it comes to supporting equal rights and equal protection for all people. Clearly children ser- their congregants. of evils including the love of While theological and philosophical perspectives vices will need to hire more Now, if you want to vol- money being the foremost. must be respected, I do not believe they should be the case workers as disgruntled WORKSHOP TWO: unteer but feel that you are ill basis for denying civil rights. On June 26, 2003, casino players return to their equipped to give encourage- More and More and United States Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy homes from a night of gam- ment and support to these More…Please! delivered the following opinion of the Court: “Free- bling with only lint to show brave pastors and the people dom extends beyond spatial bounds. Liberty pre- in their pockets and they take who will be directly affected This workshop will help sumes an autonomy of self that includes freedom of out their bad run of blackjack by the casino, don’t worry. I you understand the psychol- thought, belief, expression, and certain intimate con- on poor Shauntae and have assembled a crackpot ogy of what it means to be duct.” Demarcus. team of trainers who will trapped in The NAACP supports justice for all citizens. Local security forces slowly and thoroughly guide a mindset that places the Respectfully, will have a chance to beef up you through the steps of what acquisition of material goods Rev. Kevin J Bedford, their employee rolls with the it means to be an “encour- over that of the needs of the President Toledo Branch, NAACP unemployed by providing ager” or armor bearer and (Continued on Page 4) them with a gun and a badge so that they can hang around the edges of the casino and FOURTH IN A SERIES: JIM monitor criminal activity. Toledo and Rossford have made plans to share the increase revenue that will re- sult from speeding tickets by those racing back and forth during their lunch hour to the casino from nearby down- Their grief counselors helped me cope. town Toledo businesses. When my wife, Joan, died, my reaction was overwhelming. Pain I couldn’t Consideration will be imagine. Emotions I hadn’t experienced before. After searching for help, given to a special DWI court only one place had everything I needed – Hospice of Northwest Ohio located at the county jail in anticipation of the and their bereavement programs. I was in groups with people who felt groundswell of new charges like I did, led by trained professionals who knew where we had been and due to the unwritten casino where we were going. I was amazed at how effective these programs are. policy of, “If you play here, Jim, 2007 you get drunk here!” But the above sce- For 30 years, families have been writing to Hospice of Northwest Ohio narios, you already know about. The help that I am to express their thanks for support before, during and after the loss of talking about is trying to keep a loved one. Our bereavement programs help each person work through motivated the local black grief in a way that’s right for them. church pastors who came out early and supported casino gambling. Visit hospicenwo.org It appears that some of 419-661-4001 (Ohio) • 734-568-6801 (Michigan)

them are losing their zeal for © 2011 Hospice of Northwest Ohio Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth May 23, 2012 Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Hold 47th District Conference Sojourner’s Truth Staff The Toledo Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc, hosted the 47th district conference for the North Central District this past weekend culminating in an awards banquet on Saturday night at the Park Inn. Thursday’s key event was a Women’s Entrepreneur Fo- rum featuring a panel of presenters discussing “Building Your Business.” The panelists included Crystal Dixon, author of Destiny’s Time; Olivia Holden, director of ASSETS Toledo and Lolita Nunn, branch manager of the Washtenaw Avenue Branch of KeyBank. On Friday night the club held its annual Vocal Arts Competition for Emerging Artists and awarded first place to Ronald Perkins, sponsored by the Ann Arbor, Detroit, Flint, New Metro Detroit and Pontiac clubs and second place to Franklin Brewer sponsored by the Toledo and Maumee Bay clubs. At Saturday’s Frances T. Ashley Youth Breakfast, the oratorical contest winners were recognized. Sidney Petty from the Toledo Youth Club won first place; Tyler Applewhite from the Grand Rapids Youth Club won second place. Saturday’s evening banquet special recognition was for Barbara Tucker who has served as the North Central District’s governor for the past four years. The North Central District is comprised of clubs in central and northern Ohio, eastern Michigan and Pittsburgh, PA. Denise Black Poon is president of the Toledo club, Gwendolyn Wilson-Banks is president of the Maumee Bay club. I Need Your Help! (Continued from Page 3) people. You will under- pastors and church mem- that the gullible pastors, WORKSHOP pastor from their anger and the church benediction on stand how pastors and bers who believe that gam- who were first caught up in THREE: hurt; and how they must re- Sundays. people get caught up in the bling is the cure-all or pana- the hype of passing the ca- Now What? channel that desire to get To you volunteers! This tornado of wanting, want- cea for ailing local budgets sino levy, were simply vic- This seminar deals with rich quick into other non- will not be an easy job to ing and wanting and how and their own bank ac- tims of their own flesh-in- the tragic aftermath of gam- destructive avenues. undertake because you will gambling can feed into that counts. duced fantasies of bigger bling and for those who You will be taught the see and hear things that will mania. You will thoroughly un- and richer churches and re- were simply not strong basics of family counsel- make you cringe and turn After this workshop, you derstand that regardless of ceiving the applause of enough to avoid its siren ing, finding emergency away when you see how will be able to lay hands on the success of gambling, man. call of riches, drink, food shelter locations, child corrupting the dollar can and set loose and free up enough is never enough and and entertainment. Yes, abuse intervention hot be on people who only think these are the victims that lines, medical providers that, “gambling is fun and will return to their churches and locating bankruptcy exciting!” and meekly seek counsel- attorneys. But, be strong and stay ing and guidance, maybe Also, you will be shown the course. even from a pastor that sup- how to counsel naive pas- Before long, you will be ported this casino in the tors who originally thought on the front line of defense first place! their political support of awaiting the incoming ca- These maimed individu- gambling was a good thing sualties from the Baal als will need your help as for the local economy but Temple On The Maumee you try to re-integrate them they just did not think it River. back into their local church through and now they are fellowship. You will show embarrassed and ashamed Contact Lafe Tolliver them that they must release of being asked for “lucky at [email protected] their gaming-supporting numbers” after they give May 23, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Marjory Curry Featured Speaker at CASA/CRB Recognition Event Over 250 Volunteers Serving Our Community’s Abused and Neglected Children Honored Special to The Truth

Over 250 CASA (Court fare of our community’s child victims find safe, per- The volunteer recognition Appointed Special Advo- abused and neglected chil- manent, nurturing homes and event was paid for and hosted cates) and CRB (Citizen Re- dren. Former Juvenile Court do not get lost in the child by the CASA/CRB Advisory view Board) volunteers, who Judge Andy Devine was welfare system. Board whose chair is Yolanda last year donated nearly proud to be in attendance to In addition to the advo- Gwinn, J.D. Years of service 19,000 volunteer hours to the show his support for the vol- cacy provided by CASA pins were awarded to all of abused and neglected chil- unteers and was recognized guardians ad litem, when an the volunteers, and Carol dren served by the Lucas as the founder of the Lucas abused or neglected child is Kraus and Shellie Falkenberg County Juvenile Court, were County CASA program, the placed in foster care, the law both of Maumee, Toni Moore honored on Tuesday evening third CASA program in the requires a vigorous review of Toledo, and Carol Hitt of May 15, 2012. CASA and nation. process and allows a quali- Monclova were all awarded CRB Director Carol Martin Lucas County CASA fied, trained, and diverse pins recognizing 20 years or reported that in 2011 CASA (Court Appointed Special group of involved citizen more of volunteer service. CASA Volunteers David volunteers advocated for the Advocate), a non-profit or- volunteers to conduct the re- There continues to be a Santiago and Ethel Dez best interests of 601 child ganization that has operated view on behalf of the Juve- great need for additional vol- victims and CRB reviewed in Lucas County since 1980, nile Court judges. These volunteers. 2,808 child abuse and ne- is one of the oldest and most unteers comprise the Citizen glect cases. respected of the 1000 CASA Review Board and act on For information on be- Marjory Curry, a former programs nationwide. CASA behalf of the Juvenile Court coming a CASA volunteer or foster youth who spent 11 volunteers are ordinary citi- judge in reviewing and evalu- a volunteer member of the years in our local child wel- zens who are trained to in- ating case plans to help en- Citizen Review Board, visit fare system living in at least 7 vestigate and monitor child sure that a safe, nurturing the CASA website at different homes, inspired the abuse cases. CASA volun- environment exists for the www.casakids.net, call the audience with her presenta- teers work for the Juvenile abused and neglected chil- CASA office located in down- tion, “My Life: The Truth Court judges and are sworn dren both in out-of-home care town Toledo at the Juvenile about Foster Care.” Using officers of the court. CASA’s and permanently for the fu- Justice Center, 1801 her personal experience as a mission is to advocate so that ture. Spielbusch Ave., at 419-213- platform for juvenile justice 6753, or email and foster care reform, Ms. CASA Volunteers Doris [email protected]. Curry has devoted much of Robertson and CeCe Norse the last seven years advocat- ing in our local community as well as our nation’s capital. After earning her bachelor’s and master’s de- grees form the University of Toledo, Ms. Curry was hired as the Special Projects As- sistant with the Lucas County Juvenile Court where she as- sists the court administration with the development of poli- cies, practices, and programs that ensure equal and fair treatment for every youth in the juvenile justice system. Juvenile Court Adminis- trative Judge Denise Navarre Cubbon welcomed everyone and thanked the CASA and Marjory Curry and Yolanda CRB volunteers for their im- Gwinn, chairman of the portant contribution to the CASACRB Advisory Board Juvenile Court and the wel- Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth May 23, 2012

Women for Obama Host Second Annual Charity Visit by Re-election Golf Classic and Award Campaign Official Dinner Special to The Truth Special to The Truth The Norman and Louise Jones Kate Chapek, national Foundation will host its second an- women’s vote director for the nual Charity Golf Classic on Mon- Obama for America presidential re-election campaign, will ad- day, June 4, at the Brandywine Coun- dress a noon luncheon June 2, try Club, 6904 Salisbury Road, 2012 at Georgio’s Café Interna- Maumee, Ohio 43537. tional, 426 Superior Ave. in downtown Toledo. This event will kick-off with a Shotgun Start/Scramble Format. Tee More than a dozen local times will be at 1:00 p.m. Registra- women elected officials and com- tion begins at 11 a.m. Lunch will be munity leaders, including provided at 11:45 a.m. Ardenia Jones Terry, h.D., re- tired University of Toledo ad- The Golf Classic will feature ex- ministrator, have organized the gathering as a campaign fundraiser that is open to the citing putting contests, tee prizes, public. The ladies urge voters to attend and learn more about the Obama campaign’s and a silent and live auction. plans to advance women’s rights while serving the country for another four years. Toledo’s own Jerry Anderson will serve as auctioneer during the live auction. This year’s live auction items will feature a fabulous Disney World Family package for “We’re very excited to have Kate Chapek visit Toledo,” says Jones Terry. “We’d four persons in Orlando, Florida, includes three nights hotel stay plus hopper pass love to have as many people from the community come out and join in the discussion tickets. For the avid golfers, there will be an auction for three days of golf for a of her work in rallying not only women’s support, but the support of everyone who foursome at the luxurious Treetops Golf Resort in Gaylord, Michigan. The believes the president is the best choice in November.” luxurious Treetops Resort is a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Masterpiece Course. A graduate of Georgetown and the University of South Carolina, Chapek has established herself as an asset among Democratic leaders. She helped architect media The Hole-In- One Prize, a 2012 Mercedes Benz E350 is being donated by Vin projects that led to the re-elections of former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Devers Autohaus of Sylvania. U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow in 2006. Chapek’s extensive experience in marketing and public relations also includes work on behalf of former presidential candidate, Gov. Bill The Co-Title Sponsors are Heidtman Steel and NuTek Steel; the Platinum Richardson. sponsor is Omni Source. Sponsorship levels are still available.

Based in Washington, D.C., she holds a position that is key to promoting Obama’s The cost is $150.00 per golfer, which includes golf fees, cart, lunch and awards visibility in the months leading up to the presidential showdown of 2012. dinner in the Ballroom of the Brandywine Country Club. The evenings program will feature Motown Legend, Martha Reeves, formerly “Martha and the Vandellas”. For additional information, or to purchase tickets to the luncheon, please contact Reeves will perform a couple of memorable hits and will serve as celebrity golfer, Ardenia Jones Terry at (419) 265-0230. To request interviews, media may also contact along with local celebrities and special guests. Jones Terry via e-mail at [email protected]. The proceeds from the 2012 Golf Classic will benefit the Toledo area youth during the Summer Enrichment Camp and throughout the school year. More than 200 children (ages seven-14) will enjoy Summer Camp free of charge because of the generosity of sponsors, donors and participants. During the summer camp experience, children are provided academic enlightenment from local certified teachers and guest speakers. They also receive an introduction to effective communication skills, urban gardening , wellness & nutrition, personal goal setting, dining and business etiquette, physical fitness training, and mentoring from community leaders and professionals.

Immediately prior to the new school year, the NLJF annually donates thousands of dollars of school supplies, back packs and lunch bags to school children of Lucas County in order to level the playing field for students who may need the hand-up.

To learn more about sponsoring, donating or registering to play, please call: NLJF (419) 724-0888 or email: [email protected] Father’s Day Celebration for Claude Black – Jazz Pianist Sojourner’s Truth Staff his year’s Father’s Day will bring to Toledo a fund- raising celebration for the area’s legendary jazz Tpianist, Claude Black at the Maumee Indoor The- ater.

The 5:00 p.m. Event will be hosted by the Kalvin Hughes Jazz Trio with special guests jazz stylist Ramona Collins along with Jesse Coleman and The Jamm Band.

Tickets for the fund-raiser are on sale now at Jack’s Men’s Wear (419-536-1551) and the main box office of the Indoor Theater (419-897-8902).

Advanced tickets are $20, $7.50 for children. Black, who is suffering from cancer, has played with a multitude of musicians over the years, including jazz artists such as Charlie “Bird” Parker, Stan Getz, Joe Henderson and Wes Montgomery. He once serve as the touring pianist for Aretha Franklin.

In recent years, Black and bassist Clifford Murphy have formed The Murphys, the house band for the local jazz club Murphy’s, which closed its doors last year after the death of Joan Russell. Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth May 23, 2012

• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section • The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• My Music Is Major Art Showcase Sojourner’s Truth staff Jelise Roberts, a Toledo native, member of the foundation and founder of My Music Is Major, returned home from Columbus last weekend to organize an art showcase at the Fort In- dustry Square Building in honor of her late grandfa- ther, the legendary musi- cian Charles W. McDaniel. The arts showcase featured talent from local student artists and a youth jazz band from the Toledo Eric Jefferson and his art School for the Arts. The purpose of the showcase was to raise funds for the Charles W. TSA band McDaniel Scholarship Fund which is designed to help develop young musicians with the goal of pre- in 1950 organized the paring them for their their Royal Swanks Band. He entry into the professional later attended the Bach con- world. servatory of Music here in Charles McDaniel be- Toledo. He joined the local gan to develop his musical musicians union in 1958 talent at an early age play- and later became the first ing saxophone and piano black secretary/treasurer of Jelise Roberts with her with his father and broth- Local 5-286 in 1999. Whitney Houston sketch ers during high school. He In 1993, he organized a attended Miles College and group of teenagers into a gospel jazz group called Jelise and Company, after his granddaughter whom he taught to play the saxophone. May 23, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9

• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section • The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• Mark Ward: The Show Always Goes on for the Ringmaster in Cirque du Soleil Sojourner’s Truth Staff

Since 1993, Mark Ward has been with Cirque du Soleil, As John, the ringmaster, Ward is the audience’s guide or first as a member of the company’s first permanent show in link to what’s happening on stage during Quidam., the master Las Vegas, Mystere, and, since 1998, as the principal charac- of ceremony with the crazy hairdo and colorful suit. ter and ringmaster of the show’s touring production, Quidam. That would be a total of close to 7,000 consecutive shows in For more information on the upcoming Cirque du Soleil his 19 years with the production– he’s never missed a single stop to Toledo, visit the Huntington Center website at show. www.huntingtoncenter.com. Does the task ever get boring for the classically-trained ballet dancer? “It does not get boring when you are doing something you love,” said Ward last week during an interview by telephone with The Truth. And at the age of 46, Ward doesn’t see any end to his performances with Cirque du Soleil. He plans to continue for “as long as I want to … at least another five years,” he said. In fact, Ward’s mentor with the show is a colleague who is about to celebrate his 80th birthday. Good news for the rest of the troupe who might envision long careers on the road with Cirque. The production visits a town a week for 10 weeks before the cast gets a two-week reprieve from the bright lights. They will be in Toledo at the Huntington Center for a total of five shows in three days from June 8 to June 10. Ward’s success in ballet certainly could not have been predicted by a quick glance at his childhood. He grew up in Denton, TX, not exactly a hot bed for the classics of any type. And in true Texas form, Ward was addicted to athletics as a youth, particularly track and field. He didn’t discover ballet until relatively late in life – as a high schooler. After high school, Ward headed to New York for the John, the ringmaster Dance School of Harlem and the American Ballet Company and, after eight years of performing with various companies in the U.S. and abroad,, joined Cirque du Soleil for the Mark Ward experience that will define his career. Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth May 23, 2012

• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section • The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• Twice as Good by Richard Michelson, illustrated by Eric Velasquez c.2012, Sleeping Bear Press $16.95 / $18.95 Canada 32 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Eventually, one of the didn’t want Willie playing Michelson took the true story golfers let Willie be a caddy, on their course. They of a boy who refuses to take which meant carrying a heavy wouldn’t let him join the club “no” for an answer to his bag filled with golf clubs. or share their clubhouse. But dreams, and makes it into a That didn’t stop Willie, ei- Willie had dreams, not only kid-friendly story of perse- ther; in fact, he worked twice for himself but for his baby verance in the face of racism. as hard because being “good” daughter, too. I liked that Michelson gives at his job wasn’t good He knew that someday, his young hero a graceful enough. Soon, he was earn- there’d be a place where she determination with no room ing money at being a caddy. could learn to play golf, too, for discouragement (which Then one day, someone and nobody would turn her is very inspirational), and asked Willie to play a round away. Willie was sure there’d Eric Velasquez’s illustrations of golf and Willie loved it! be a course like that, even if fit Michelson’s story to a tee. From then on, every chance he had to build it himself… I think that if your three- he got, he practiced. By time Got a kid who wants to be to-six-year-old loves a good he entered high school, he the next Tiger on the links? read-aloud, this is one to put was one of the best golfers Show him (or her!) that some- on the roster. For you, Twice around. He even entered com- one helped groom the course as Good is a book that’s hard petitions. by reading Twice as Good. to say “no” to. Still, lots of white golfers Author Richard A Look at The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture

Rap fans can’t leave it alone, so neither can I. These two rap superstars still command a lot of attention and interest. From the Coachella holo- gram to the revamped Be- hind The Music, their pres- What do you do when on. come true. ence in the game is still loud someone tells you that you But when young Willie Even though he was just and clear. can’t do something you want Powell was told that he in third grade, Willie Powell It’s important to point out to do? couldn’t do something he was a very fast runner. that both artists would have Maybe you beg by saying, wanted to do, it just made He had to be fast. The still been legendary even if “Pleeeeeeeeease??” Or him work harder to reach his Edgewater Golf Course was there had never been any feud maybe you ask again and goal. In the new book Twice seven miles away and it was or hostility. There’s a fine again and again until your as Good by Richard one of the most beautiful line between examining their parents get mad. Or you might Michelson, illustrated by places Willie had ever seen. remarkable careers and list- If you watch Notorious, crews, not just shows. pout a little and wait to see if Eric Velasquez, you’ll see Each day after school, he ran ing what truly happened with- you get a sense that 2Pac and the answer is different later how Willie made his dream to Edgewater, then he ran out always making it seem Biggie hung out a few times. Even though Tupac was back home by nightfall. like the East Coast/West Shooting pool here, par- born and reared for 18 years Willie wanted to learn to Coast war defined them. It tying there. But it barely as a New York City resident, play golf on the smooth lawns didn’t define them. breaks the surface of how for some reason he chose to at Edgewater, but the golfers I’m gonna spend this week tight they were. attack his hometown and told him that “his kind” and next week offering a take Their friendship and alli- claim it was retaliation for wasn’t welcome there. He on both artists and their lega- ance was much closer and set ups, style biting and other was used to that, though. He cies that I hope you all read stronger than it is often por- perceived grievances at the was often the only Negro boy and enjoy. trayed. If you do the research, time he and Biggie fell out. wherever he went and that Walk with me. talk to the right people and But where’s the proof? didn’t stop Willie. He went pay attention to some of the In this very column, I in- to Edgewater anyhow, every Was It All A Dream? media from ‘93/’94 you un- terviewed Nashiem Myrick a chance he got. derstand that these two should little over a year ago. never have become enemies. Nash is the producer re- They really were around sponsible for the track and each other’s homes and (Continued on Page 13) May 23, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11

• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section • The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• Toledo Museum of Art Downtown Toledo Gives Active Military Improvement District Families Special Offers All Presents “Lunch at Levis Summer Long Square” Concert Series Special to The Truth “Eat to the Beat on Thursdays” The Toledo Museum of Art In an effort to promote more pedestrian traffic in the central business district and to (TMA) has been designated a create an opportunity for downtown workers and visitors to enjoy a refreshing mid-day 2012 Blue Star Museum. break near the end of a busy work week, the Downtown Toledo Improvement District, Through a collaborative pro- Inc. (DTID) is again sponsoring a free downtown luncheon concert series in Levis gram with the National En- Square. “Lunch at Levis Square” will occur every Thursday, May 31 through August 30 dowment for the Arts, Blue from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Star Families and the U.S. Levis Square is located at the intersection of Madison Avenue and N. St. Clair Street Department of Defense, Blue in downtown Toledo. Star Museums provide special 2012 Lunch at Levis Square Entertainment Schedule offers to military families in Every Thursday May 31 – August 30 from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. recognition of their service to the nation. Thursday, May 31 Benny of the Jets, rock NEW THIS YEAR More than 1,500 museums Thursday, June 7 Rachel Richardson, acoustic folk/soul NEW THIS YEAR across America are participat- Thursday, June 14 Johnny Reed & the Houserockers, blues ing this year by offering free Thursday, June 21 Rodney Parker & the Liberty Beach Band, country admission to active duty mili- NEW THIS YEAR tary personnel and their families from Memorial Day (May 28) through Labor Day (Sept. Thursday, June 28 Extra Stout, Irish genre 3). Thursday, July 5 Grapesmugglers Lite, R&B/jazz NEW THIS YEAR Because TMA is open to the public free of charge year round, free parking and a 10 Thursday, July 12 The Dan & Don Show, pop/rock percent discount on purchases in the Museum Store also are being provided to those in Thursday, July 19 Kyle White, folk rock active duty and their immediate families. To receive the benefit, military personnel must Thursday, July 26 Glass City Steel, steel drum/island music show appropriate identification. Thursday, August 2 Dezire, Motown Leadership support for Blue Star Museums has been provided by MetLife Foundation Thursday, August 9 Bliss, folk/acoustic NEW THIS YEAR through Blue Star Families. A complete list of participating museums is available at Thursday, August 16 Johnny Rodriguez, light rock www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Thursday, August 23 The Swamp Kings, blues & rock This is the third consecutive year TMA has been part of the program. Thursday, August 30 David Browning, pop/folk Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth May 23, 2012 U.S. News Ranks Toledo Early College High School among Nation’s Best TPS school operated in college readiness, math and with the Bill &Melinda Gates with both a high school di- can occur, even over a short people are going to be com- partnership with UT to rec- reading. Toledo students Foundation and the Ohio ploma and two years of col- span of time, when dedicated petitive for future jobs in a ognize graduates scored 100 percent proficient Department of Education and lege credit or an associate professionals endeavor to globalized market TuesdaySpecial to The in math and 98 percent profi- others, created the Ohio High degree.“The Ohio early col- create challenging academic economy.”To see the U.S. TruthToledo Early College cient in reading.“The Uni- School Transformation Ini- leges are still in their educa- programs,” said Thomas J. News and World High School, a Toledo Pub- versity of Toledo is proud to tiative (OHSTI) and Early tional infancy, but the suc- Lasley, II, executive director Reportranking of Toledo lic Schools high school oper- partner with Toledo Public College High School Initia- cess of Youngstown, DECA of the Ohio Early College Early College HighSchool, ated in partnership with The Schools to give these students tive reform models partly in and Toledo early college high Association. “Such programs visit utole.do/techs. University of Toledo, has the unique opportunity to be response to the state’s poor schools is emblematic of what are essential if our young been issued a Bronze Medal a high school student and a graduation rate.The program by U.S. News and World college student at the same is designed to increase the Reportas part of its 2012 time,” said William number of first-generation, MISSING “Best High Schools” McMillen, Ph.D., UT pro- low-income, English lan- edition.Toledo Early College vost and executive vice presi- guage learners and students High School allows students dent for academic affairs. of color completing a four- to earn college credit while “The successes of the stu- year degree. Toledo Early in high school. Located on dents in the Toledo Early College High School is the UT Scott Park Campus of College High School truly among nine early college high Energy and Innovation, early should be celebrated for their schools initiated by college students begin their ability to excel at both the KnowledgeWorks that are studies with high school high school and college lev- now a part of EDWorks’Fast courses and college courses els simultaneously.”The To- Track high school approach, are added to their curriculum ledo Early College High which is a subsidiary of in their junior and senior School opened for the 2005- KnowledgeWorks. Two years. Students can graduate 06 academic year and gradu- other Ohio early college high high school with up to 60 ated its first class of students schools also were issued college credits – the equiva- in May, 2009. TPS will cel- Bronze Medals – Dayton lent of two years of ebrate the 2012 graduates at Early College Academy and college.U.S. News and World 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 22 in Youngstown Early Reportissued the Bronze Nitschke Auditorium on the College.The state’s Early Medal to schools that meet a UT Main Campus.Early Col- College High Schools have number of academic achieve- leges in Ohio got their start in consistently reported more ment criteria as judged by 2003, when than 33 percent of students the publication, including KnowledgeWorks, working graduate from high school

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The Best in the Midwest: The History of the Moors

This event will feature a talk from El Hajj Khalid A. Samad on the story of the original Moors in Toledo, Ohio. He will also share the methods he has used to reach at risk youth, prevent urban violence and reform gang members, neighborhoods, communities and cities.

El Hajj Khalid A. Samad will reveal information and sacred locations of artifacts, vortexes and ac- tual existing sites located here in the Toledo community; Minister Damu Crenshaw EL of The Moorish Temple will expound on present day Moors. Saturday, May 26 at The Truth Gallery, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo from 3 to 7 pm. For more information call 419-777-4999 or email [email protected]. May 23, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Message to Graduates By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture

ment. There was a deep and actually keeps many people vival tool. We are back to ment in more than just the you gain about how the world abiding commitment to im- closer to the poverty line un- going against all odds to ob- amount of money you bring works and what you can teach proving quality of life til they find that job that tain the learning and skills home, it’s the understanding the next person. through higher education. changes their fortunes for we need just to make our- Remember that scene in good. But, where is that job selves only marginally more The Color Purple where going to come from? prepared than the next per- The following is a list of Cealy’s sister was teaching President Barack Obama son in line. graduate shout outs. her how to read by naming all said earlier this spring that he Some industries thrive the things in the kitchen? and Michelle, JUST finished while others falter, so what That’s not just Hollywood paying off their college loans ever field of study you de- I was on facebook and posted a stat asking anyone who embellishment, that’s really barely eight years ago. vote yourself to make sure knew a graduate to comment so I could congratulate them an example of how rare it That’s a married couple it’s one that has earning po- in this article, so here you go. was for our people to be liter- in their 50s with Ivy League tential (something I would ate… much less educated. educations who eventually tell myself if I could do it all Alizia Moore, Bachelors of Sociology, Lourdes Col- Every year around this In 2012 what does it mean found good jobs (and then over again). Also, the “Good lege time I write my annual mes- to have those titles next to really good jobs, obviously). Ole Boy” network is still alive Tammy Jamison. B.S.N., Lourdes College sage, usually to those gradu- your name? We’ve all heard about how and kicking. Tasia Jett, Central Catholic H.S. ating from high school, but it I guess there was a time bad the job market is, and it’s Who you know can make Todje Jett, Old West End Academy may be time to expand it to before I was born when a no exaggeration. a world of difference for those Chris Jones, Start H.S. anyone completing education college education was afford- There really are graduate in the loop or spell complete Chrishanna Jones, Woodward H.S. at any level. able and a job after graduat- degree holders competing rejection for those not in the Cortney Jones, Start H.S. For minorities, I think we ing was basically guaranteed. with high school students for loop. Keonte Jones, Bowsher H.S. sometimes take for granted But for the last few de- fast food jobs and paper Get your education. No Vernon Anthony Hickman, Bachelors in Science, Uni- how hard our previous gen- cades the opportunities to routes. We’ve had a swell of matter if it’s Devry, ITT, the versity of Toledo erations fought just for us to achieve either one have de- educated men and women full university E.J. Irby, Scott H.S. have access to education. creased drastically. Obtain- dumped into the workforce experience…whatever. But Faith Mc Glown, Masters in Education, University of The same way it’s an up- ing a college degree was sup- with fewer and fewer places be aware of what you are Toledo hill battle to get some stu- posed to be a reliable means that exist to employ them. getting yourself into and how dents to learn these days, if out of financial hardship. But You can thank Ronald you can make the most of the Edwin Thomas Claybourne, Toledo Early College at you go back a few genera- higher learning has such a Reagan and the first George time and money you’ll be U.T. tions it was an uphill battle high price tag these days Bush for that. spending. Samantha Heckman, Whitmer H.S. for someone to get a book in thanks to loans and inflated It’s safe to say that in these Even though things are Eric Heckman, Whitmer H.S. their hands. There was a thirst costs no one can explain. days and times we have re- tight, they are getting better. for knowledge, for advance- Ironically, obtaining a degree turned to education as a sur- An education is an invest- Special Acknowledgement to my cuzzo Terrell Scott getting his degree up in Detroit. B.I.G. and Tupac And also the newest singer/songwriter on U.G.E., who along with being a neo soul songstress also just completed (Continued from Page 10) her Bachelors in Women/Gender Studies at The University of Toledo… Shardae Lady Dae Moss. recording sessions for “Who being signed to Interscope as Shot Ya”. he had been since ’92, now I’ve spoken directly to the Death Row/Interscope be- Congratulations to you all! man who made the record came his home in a deliber- And if you don’t know how you got on this list, thank that many wrongly assume as ate move to turn him from a whoever you know that knows me on facebook because they looked out for you and your accomplishment! the musical spark that lit the (Continued on Page 14) feud. His account of the story carries great significance and he points out that the song was made before 2Pac was shot at Quad Studios. He even told me how Biggie’s version was the third version of the song after the beat was initially given to Keith Murray and then L.L. Cool J. The way the scene plays out inNotorious is just how various people close to Biggie, Puff, Bad Boy and J.M. all remember it happening. No set up. No planned hit. 2Pac was making enemies left and right at an alarming pace. The Behind The Music episode featuring Nas sheds new light on just how many New York-area artists had wanted to confront 2Pac about his growing animosity ported by evidence. in his pre-Death Row days. towards the East Coast. What is more accurate He had loyal fans but not You got Nas yoking him is that 2Pac deliberately necessarily break out com- up on sight, but there was a changed his image to stay mercial success. long line of New York-based relevant in a music indus- It’s just my opinion here, artists wanting to confront try that was starting to tran- but I think he or someone Pac about all the disses. So if sition from the early 90s with a hand in his career de- the urban legend depicts ‘Pac West Coast dominance to cided to intentionally make a as a victim who waged this the mid 90s East Coast re- drastic change to his image. righteous war against friends surgence. Perhaps to tie his artistic per- who turned out to be 2 Pac’s Makeover sona to some of the incidents enemies…that just isn’t ac- Even with a few run-ins he was having beyond the curate or supported by evi- with the law and minor con- stage and the studio. dence. troversy, 2Pac was still a Along with that change in To say that Biggie bit his glowing example of all that image came a drastic change style isn’t accurate or sup- was good about rap music in his sound, and instead of CLASSIFIEDS Page 14 May 23, 2012 B.I.G. and Tupac (Continued from Page 13) socially –aware and conscious artist to a more gimmick- overflowing vault of un-released material yet they don’t own based hardcore artist. any of their masters or publishing. You don’t make songs like “Brenda’s Got A Baby” and It’s an old school record industry pimp tactic to keep an “Keep Ya Head Up” by accident. artist with cash in his hand, but asset broke and constantly in I believe those truly represented how Tupac was raised the studio. Death Row has been sued more than any other 90s and the man that he would have been. But, when you transi- rap label for not paying or crediting songwriters, producers tion from that kind of material to songs like “Ambitionz As or artists correctly. A Ridah” and “Toss It Up” that doesn’t happen by accident Suge Knight didn’t have a background in the business either. aspect of music. Let’s just say that the whole coastal feud and beef with He wasn’t an executive. Tupac was at the end of his Bad Boy was something drummed up by executives at Death contract. Row and Interscope to turn 2Pac from a platinum-selling There’s a lot to suggest that everything that transpired artist into a diamond-selling artist, it worked. Because that’s after the Quad Studio screams of foul play. But, as Puffy has exactly what happened. often said in the years since the tragic losses of both artists, If you look at it strictly from the perspective of how many music has an energy to it and everyone has to be careful what units were sold at various points in his career, 2Pac going they speak into existence. from a positive, uplifting artist to a negative gangsta-rap “I don’t have time here. I don’t have time to lay the hook! artist resulted in his sales more than tripling. The darker he You do that after I leave!” got, the more money he made. That is a quote from Tupac speaking on his own mortality. But the money he made was nothing compared to the Every man makes their own destiny, but it’s quite possible money being made off of him. that we lost one the most iconic artists of our time even before His original contract with Interscope was inked far before he left this earth. the days of rapper/moguls negotiating to get better percent- Be careful of the people you let in your head. ages and options. It’s often been said that one of the ways to tell when an artist is being jerked is when they have an Next week, part two.

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INTERESTED BIDDERS: POLICE OFFICER NORTHGATE APARTMENTS Purchasing Building The Village of Ottawa Hills is accepting applica- 610 STICKNEY AVENUE DEMOLITION project tions for the position of part-time Police Officer. Now Accepting Applications for 1 and 2 Bed- Required training and experience: room Apartments Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of Must have a minimum of a two year college Mature Adult Community for Persons 55 and Education of the Toledo Public School District until degree or equivalent, from an accredited college or Older. Rent Based on Income. Heat, Appliances, 1:00 p.m. on May 23, 2012 at the Toledo Public university. Must be commissioned as a Peace Drapes, Carpeting Included. Call (419) 729-7118 Schools Treasurers’ Room 3, 420 E. Manhattan Officer according to the rules of the Ohio Peace for details. Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608, for all labor, material and Officer Training Council. Must be available for supervision necessary for the demolition of the Pur- weekends and holidays. Written, physical, and EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL chasing Building as more fully described in the psychological tests are required, as well as an OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER drawings and specifications for the project prepared extensive background check. by Macpherson Architects and will be opened pub- Starting wage: $18.25 /hr part-time. licly and read immediately thereafter. Applications are available at the Village Offices, 2125 Richards Rd., or online from the Village web Bid Documents for the project may be examined site: at the F.W. Dodge plan room in Columbus, Builders www.ottawahills.org/police Exchange in Toledo, University of Toledo – Capacity To apply, submit an application and signed Back- Building, E.O.P.A. – Hamilton Building, Northwest ground Removal Standards form to: Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and The Police Officer Position INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Plan Room in Ann Arbor, Construction Association Ottawa Hills Police Department The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority invites of Michigan, Toledo Regional Chamber of Com- 2125 Richards Road college students to apply for an eight – ten (8-10) merce and Ohio Construction News. Ottawa Hills, OH 43606 week internship in the field(s) of Finance and/or All applications are due by 05/18/2012. Information Technology beginning approximately Bidders may obtain copies of the documents The Village of Ottawa Hills is an equal opportu- June 1, 2012. Those interested may submit their nity employer. starting May 4, 2012 which can be purchased resume to Human Resources, One Maritime Plaza, from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Road, Toledo, Ohio 43604 or Toledo, Ohio 43615, phone: (419) 385-5303. Draw- [email protected] no later than ings may be obtained on CD-ROM for no cost POLICE DISPATCHER May 11, 2012. with the purchase of the specifications. The Village of Ottawa Hills is accepting applications for the position of part-time Police Dispatcher. Inquiry # FY12-123, (Project A is scheduled for May Required training and experience: Notice to Bidders: PREBID CONFERENCE # 0054-12-736) for McComas Village Restrooms for 11, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. at the Purchasing Building, 443 High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalency. the University of Toledo. Sealed bids for this project East Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608. Must be available for weekends and holidays. Must be able to perform multiple tasks at once. Prior must be clearly marked with the project number on all inner and outer envelopes and/or shipping con- If you have any questions or a need for additional computer experience with ability to type 35 wpm and tainers. Bids must be addressed and delivered to information, please direct all questions in writing the ability to remain calm under pressure are a must. the University of Toledo, Facilities and Construction, [email protected] , by phone at (419) 776- Written, physical, and psychological tests are re- Plant Operations, Room 1100, 2925 E. Rocket Drive, 5600, or fax at (877) 281-0784. quired, as well as an extensive background check. Starting wage: $13.00 /hr part-time. MS 216, Toledo, Ohio 43606 before 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Bids will be publicly opened Bid Package – Purchasing Building Applications are available at the Village Offices, that same day at 2:05 p.m. in the Plant Operations Bid Item No. 1 Purchasing Building 2125 Richards Rd., or online from the Village web Building, Room 1000. Copies of Plans, Specifica- Demolition $ 156,846 site: www.ottawahills.org/police tions, and Bid Forms may be obtained from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Road, Toledo, Ohio To apply, submit an application and signed Back- ground Removal Standards form to: 43615. Call 419-385-5303 for an appointment to Wanted to Buy:Diabetes Supplies Dispatcher Position pick up bid package. A cost of $35.00 will be charged Earn up to $12 per box of 100 test stripsMust Ottawa Hills Police Department per set. Any further information may be obtained expire after September 2012. Leave labels on 2125 Richards Road from Jerry Voll of Duket Architects Planners at 419- boxes.We remove and shred. Ottawa Hills, OH 43606 255-4500. One Pre-Bid Conference will be held on All applications are due by 05/18/2012. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Plant Call 419-740-7162 and leave message. The Village of Ottawa Hills is an equal opportu- Operations Building, Room 1000, at the University of nity employer. Toledo, 2925 E. Rocket Drive, Toledo, OH 43606. Total Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond are required per section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. EDGE Little Generation Day Care ADS POSTED ONLINE AT: Participation Goal: 10%. Project Estimate: Graduation & Open House $262,000.00; Breakdown: General Const: www.TheTruthToledo.com May 18th, 2:00 p.m. $200,000.00 and Plumbing: $62,000.00. 700 Eleanor St. Toledo, Ohio 43612 AOD THERAPIST Unison Behavioral Health Group, Inc. is seeking PUBLIC NOTICE Please consider car pooling - limited space. an experienced AOD Therapist to provide individual, See you there! family and group counseling and case management LCCS is seeking proposals from non-profit and (419) 724-7920 services. for-profit agencies or entities capable and willing to provide Educational Support and Enhancement Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree, Services and Alternative School Suspension/Expul- St. Martin de Porres Master’s Degree preferred and have a minimum of sion Services to families/children. RFP materials will Parish is seeking a part-time accountant, 12-16 two years experience working with adults with men- be available from May 9 at 9:00 a.m., through May hours a week. Proficiency in QuickBooks and tal health and chemical dependency issues. Dual 22, 2012 at 4:00 p.m., at 705 Adams St., Toledo, Microsoft Excel, a must. Experience in a church mental health (LSW, LISW, PC, PCC) and chemical Ohio, 43604. To make arrangements to pick up an setting, a plus. Associate degree in accounting is dependency licensure (CDCA, LCDC II, LCDC III or RFP packet, call 419-213-3658. required. Send letter of inquiry and resume, with LICDC) required. references, to Search committee, St. Martin de An applicant information meeting regarding the Porres Catholic Church, 1119 W. Bancroft St., To- Send resume with salary requirements or RFP will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 9:00 ledo, Ohio 43606. Email to apply to: a.m., in Room 913, 705 Adams St. [email protected]. For more information call 419-241-4544. Human Resources - AOD The deadline for submitting completed propos- Unison Behavioral Health Group, Inc. als (NO FAX) is Thursday, June 7, 2012, at 4:00 1425 Starr Ave. p.m. No proposal will be accepted after that Toledo, OH 43605 Finish Drywall and Painting deadline. Residential and commercial Fax: 419-936-7574 Patch and match existing textures Email: [email protected] By: Dean Sparks, Executive Director References upon request Lucas County Children Services 419-280-2967 EOE May 23, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 16 St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Honors Mothers on Mothers Day Submitted by Rev. James H. Willis, Sr. On Sunday May 13, wheel chair is 98 years mother has gone forward 2012 at the 10:45 a.m. old and she looks forward and reached the point service, St. Paul Mission- to coming to church each where they are in life…. ary Baptist Church hon- Sunday. “By Faith”……. ored 12 mothers for Each mother in the According to Pastor “Mothers Day.” Accord- group was given a certifi- Willis, these mothers ing to Rev. James H. cate noting the scripture show how much they love Willis, Sr. Senior Pastor, from Hebrew 11:1 stat- the Lord by their action. this was the eighty… ing “Now faith is the sub- They are committed to 80… and up crowd. stance of things hoped for doing His will, and are The oldest active and the evidence of things good roll models for the member (Mother Louise not seen”…This passage younger people of the Hairston) seated in the demonstrates how each congregation.

Pictured from left to right: Front row….Mother Pearl Hunt, Mother Mattie Sommerville, Mother Margie Smith, Mother Willa Mae Dixon, Mother Louise Hairston seated in wheel chair, Mother Flora Mack, Mother Dora Garner, Mother Lucyetta Price …. Second row….Mother Jean Scott, Mother Louise Gales, Pastor James H. Willis, Sr., Mother Eioleen Adams, Mother Berene S. Miller Indiana Avenue MBC Annual Senior Citizens Prayer Breakfast Sojourner’s Truth Staff

Seated: Mother Shirley Ware, Mother Ella Edwards, Sis JoRay Bates, Deborah Roberts, Sis Lillie Watkins, Derrick Roberts Standing: Jean Williams, Pastor John Roberts, Jerome Graham, Sis Clara Jackson, Wilma Brown, Sis Florence Butts, Sis Maxine Forney Mother Ella Edwards, Pastor John Roberts, Mother Shirley Ware

Thirty-one years ago, In- ered to honor its own and for education; Ella Edwards diana Avenue Missionary held its annual Senior Citi- for mentoring; LaGwanda Baptist Church inaugurated zens Prayer Breakfast in the “Joyce” Parker for business/ its Senior Day program with Stephenson Roberts Fellow- industry; Deborah Roberts a special service on Sunday ship Hall and inducted nine for community service; Der- morning. A Fun Day was more members into the Hall rick Roberts for music; later added to make it a Se- of Fame, much to the sur- Shirley Ware for nior Weekend. prise of those so honored. volunteerism; Lillie Watkins Seven years ago, Sister Azilee Adams was hon- for caregiving and Thomas Patricia Hurley suggested a ored for her service in the Wes for athletics. Hall of Fame be established area of religion; JoRay Bates in order to honor the service and achievements of the se- niors of Indiana Avenue. General Practice All through these years, including Sister Clara Jackson, a re- Criminal (Misdemeanor and Felony) tired City of Toledo senior Traffic, DUI, Juvenile and Civil citizens coordinator, has Litigation served as chairman of the David A. Baker event. Attorney at Law Once again, last Satur- 338 North Erie St. Office: 419.241.4100 day, May 19, the congrega- Suite 100 Cell: 419.508.4004 tion of Indiana Avenue gath- Toledo, Ohio 43604 Fax: 419.244.6335 Email: [email protected]