Why Are So Many of Us Overweight Or Obese? Hmmmm?

Volume 18, No.05“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” June 02, 2010 Why Are so Many of Us Overweight or Obese? Hmmmm?

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Perryman The Health Section Sassy Seniors Minister to Graduates St. Mark Page 3 Page 8 Page 13 Page 16 Obesity conference Closing Libbey Page 6 Youngsters Working Out BlackMarketPlace Page 4 Page 9 Page 14 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth June 02, 2010 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial June 3 Brighten Up Community Meeting: The Padua Center; 6 pm It’s a debate that started well before the U.S. Constitution was ratified and one that will continue as long as our republic exists – what size government do we want, what size do June 4 we need? Jerusalem MBC 60th Anniversary Celebration: Featuring the Bolton Brothers of The question is particularly pertinent at these times as we approach mid-term Alabama, The Glorious Sons of Rochester, NY, Men Who Will of Detroit and Queens elections. The passage of health care and financial reform has come under attack from of Harmony of Toledo the far right especially from one who has been carrying the banner of small government Project higher: Aim for God’s Presence; Youth and young adult service; Crusaders through the Kentucky Senate primary – Rand Paul. for Christ Church; 7:45 pm: 419-376-2331 The question becomes all the more important as we view the damage to the fragile ecology of the Gulf Coast via the oil spill perpetrated by BP. June 5 Republican candidate Paul, taking his cue from the words of the conservative icon, Women Blessing Women Spring Blessings: Fashion show and luncheon; Keynote President Ronald Reagan, decries such governmental intrusions into private business as Speaker U.S. Rep Marcy Kaptur; Lourdes College Gymnasium; 11 am to 2 pm: 419- health care and financial reform. Rand also assailed the 1964 Civil Right Act for similar 241-9789 reasons – why should the government force private business, he said, to serve those they Second Annual Urban Chicken Festival: Behind the Padua Center; Raffles, rum- don’t wish to serve? mage sale, bargains and entertainment; BBQ chicken; 1 to 5 pm: 419-241-6465 or Of course, politics is politics. When Paul discovered the fact that his statements about www.paduacenter.org Flea Market: Phillips Temple CME; 7 am to 2 pm: 419-242-7906 the 1964 Civil Rights Act expressed sentiments that no other public figure would or could embrace, he immediately went into damage control and reversed positions. June 6 And, speaking of the BP oil disaster on the Gulf Coast, why get so excited and lash New Prospect MBC 45th Church Anniversary: 4 pm service; Guests Pastor John into BP for an accident, he says. Leave the business alone. Stuff happens. Harris and Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church This guy is going to be a lot of fun to watch over the next five months. Isaiah Thomas Giving Foundation: A Walk to Remember; Ottawa Park @ The Big Others, particularly those on the Gulf Coast are not quite so sanguine about the Shelter; 8 am registration; 9:45 am – walk begins; A walk to give remembrance to those possible destruction of their way of life. And here enters the conundrum about the size who lost their lives drowning: 419-973-3975 of government and its role in our life. Southern MBC Concert: In memory of the late Rev. Robert Wormely; “Heaven Is Shortly after our nation was founded and the Constitution written … and accepted, Where I’ll Be;” 6 pm: 419-244-2822 one of the first subjects of contention was the infrastructure. Should the government take it upon itself to build roads and waterways? And which June 11 government – state or federal? It was in fact the commercial need for roads and TPS Adult Education Graduation: “Knowledge Is Power;” Summit Annex; Practi- waterways – so that farmers, merchants and manufacturers could move product – that cal nursing, barber academy, nurse’s aide and aviation; 5 pm prompted state and federal governments to get into the road building business. It was the need for consistency that prompted the federal government to stay involved. By June 12 consistency, we mean that a state could not possibly guarantee that a road or waterway Bereavement Meeting: West Toledo Bereavement Support Ministry; Bethlehem it constructed would connect with one another state had built. Only the federal govern- Baptist Church; 10 am: 419-867-2122 ment could carry out a project effectively connecting one end of the country to the other Sisters Helping Everyone: Informational Meeting; Kent Branch Library; 1 to 3 pm – which it later did with the great railroad project that began after the Civil War. Of course, government intrusion could not possibly end there. Eventually the June 13 government would limit the citizens’ right to travel on these roads at any speed they St. Stephen AME 8th Annual Pew Rally: 3 pm; “Something to Think About;” Men’s wanted, would tell them what they could not drink or smoke as they were traveling and Group of St. Stephen’s: 419-255-1821 would even tell them what side of the road they had to keep to. Imagine! The result of this intrusion into private business affairs was that business in America June 14 flourished – even as business did everything it could to avoid government regulation. Discussion Circle: Support and sisterly love for women incest, child sexual abuse Now comes President Obama and his intrusion into private affairs and the push back and rape survivors; 5:30 to 7:30 pm; Elizabeth House; Learn about “The Acceptances, his program has received from tea baggers, Republicans, Libertarians and all those who the Promises and Permissions and Trigger Busters:” 419-729-0245 follow the Reagan mantra that the best government is a small government. Mantra aside, of course, Reagan actually grew the size of government and the federal debt. He pushed June 14-18 both to record levels but that’s another discussion for another day. Carnel Smith Summer Youth Camp: Free clinic: 419-917-3547 Now, all those folks want the government to jump into the oil spill debacle forcefully and with everything the administration has at its disposal. Which, quite frankly, is not a June 20 whole lot. BP has the expertise and the technology, not the government. “Walk for Ayan:” Fundraiser for 5-year-old Ayan who has contracted pediatric Regardless of how one feels the administration has performed during this calamity, brain cancer; Walbridge Park at 10 am: 419-481-7249 however, the irony is that so many, especially all those who have been telling the government to keep their dirty hands out of their affairs, are begging the government to June 21-25 do more, to do anything. Vacation Bible School; Friendship Baptist Church; 6 to 8 pm each evening; And it is particularly ironic that people are so baffled at this time – the mid-term Toddlers through adults: 419-531-3242 or 419-536-1251 election time – during which the Rand Pauls of the nation are blasting the government for being so big and intrusive. June 26 Chances are the government will respond to the oil spill by eventually getting bigger Toledo Youth Camp: Hosted by Miami Dolphins’ Brandon Fields; 9 am to noon; St. – passing more regulations on drilling, bringing in more experts to oversee the enforce- john’s Jesuit HS; Non-contact free clinic ment of those regulations and developing the expertise to by-pass private industry’s handling of emergency situations in the future, if need be. And giving Rand Paul and all those other tea baggers even more to disdain. The Sojourner’s Truth Toledo’s Truthful African-American Owned and Operated Newspaper

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borhood homies were Cow- To indicate that the ing trend and which may dominately wealthier entering the prison pipeline. boys, although I did not at- Libbey students were short- expose the motivation be- school.” However, one thing is tend the institution myself. changed, as Ford suggested, hind the closing of some Family background is an certain. If school districts Yet the rollercoaster vote/ by union members and ad- schools and the building or indicator of academic per- choose to leave some of re-vote and the emotional ministrators, who “sacri- expansion of others: “The formance as students from their own behind in increas- and polarizing experience ficed” a meager one per- bottom line is this,” the par- poor uneducated families ingly segregated schools, of Libbey’s closing goes cent of salaries speaks of ent states, “I do not want perform worse in school the “safety, security, and far beyond sentimentality unfairness and possibly my children in school with than those economically prosperity of everyone is to reveal sobering realities greed but it is not playing black children. We have better off. But while chil- compromised.” But when and insights that exceed the race card. spent too much money on dren have no say in who the goal is (as was what is attainable in any However, where the black children and nothing their parents are, the “in- Marshall’s intent in Brown) classroom. closing of the school may seems to help.” come and education of par- that the opportunity to re- Having advocated to not be motivated by rac- Yet Kozol, who has ex- ents of a child’s fellow stu- ceive an education be made keep the school open, I re- ism, the Board’s student as- tensively studied urban dents also correlates highly available to all children on alize more than ever that signment policy, which re- schools throughout the with performance.” equal terms, then we no the fight for justice and eq- distributes 255 current United States and “finding Poor students in middle- longer have to feign solace How unjust it is, that they uity does not consist of “one Libbey students to Scott, no schools (such as Libbey) class or wealthy schools when making tough deci- who have but little should pitched battle that brings 172 to Waite and 104 to that had nonwhite children perform higher than poor sions or look upon a dark be always adding some- matters to a decisive out- Bowsher represents a trou- in large amounts mixed students concentrated in past through rose-colored thing to the wealth of the come.” It is rather, a pro- bling return to the Apart- with white kids,” and oth- predominantly poor schools glasses to escape uncom- rich! - longed campaign of trench heid Schooling of the dark ers agree that too many chil- because whether students fortable conversations. Terence warfare with occasional past and a sick and twisted dren are still being confined learn or not is based on peer Nor will we have to ask (Publius Terentius small victories or setbacks dismantling of an integrated to high-poverty, high-mi- group norms. The higher “Is it racist?” The relevant Afer) but largely disappointing and racially mixed school nority, high-failure schools the educational aspiration questions will be “Is it fair drudgery with little discern- that had positive academic and do not receive an “equal of the peer group, the more and equitable? Does it help Last Tuesday, Toledo ible change effected. If our performance. education or equal chance likely it is that all the stu- all children? How does it Board of Education mem- commitment to community The white Libbey stu- to succeed in life.” dents will succeed affect poor children?” ber Brenda Hill, with sup- struggle is to ever last dents and the top athletes Harvard’s Molly (McUsic, 2004). But when Only then we can move port from Board President longer than two weeks, this will likely surface at McUsic, goes beyond race mostly poor and minority forward. Bob Vasquez and Lisa needs to be fully under- mostly-white Bowsher; toward advocating eco- children live and learn in Sobecki, voted to close stood. Hispanics or Latinos will nomic integration of concentrated poverty and Contact Rev. Donald Libbey High School meet- But also, there remains a end up at Waite with its schools, concluding that the encounter few academi- Perryman, D.Min, at ing more than 54 years and need to “fight through our sizeable Hispanic/Latino best educational results are cally successful role mod- [email protected] a week following the mo- discomfort with open and population, and most Afri- “attained when poor chil- els, they become those most mentous Brown v. Board of honest public discussion on can-American students will dren are included in a pre- at risk of dropping out and Education Supreme Court race” so that legitimate be assigned to the nearly decision and in the build- grievances can be addressed all-black Scott High. This ing bearing the name of rather than being trivialized policy represents what Brown attorney Thurgood or dismissed as “playing the scholar Jonathan Kozol May is Marshall. race card.” Ford, in his dis- calls “savage inequalities,” National The motion, following senting remarks, indicated is a retreat from the com- an epiphany by Hill, was that the outcomes of past mitment to diversity and is Foster prompted by voter rejec- levies always fall to the ad- an assault upon the legacy tion of TPS’s tax levy and vantage of the adults and of Brown and Justice Care the need to save $1.3 mil- schools in the more privi- Marshall as TPS concur- Month. lion of the district’s now leged neighborhoods de- rently builds a new elemen- estimated $39 million bud- spite the unfailing support tary school across the street get deficit. Board members of the black community and from Libbey and somehow Larry Sykes and Jack Ford that the poorer schools bear finds money for a $1.5 mil- opposed the measure. the brunt of the budget cuts lion expansion of nearly all- I have fond memories of when levies do not pass. As white Ottawa River school Libbey, having attended a result, he was severely while trying to expedite nearly every football, bas- criticized in the media for Libbey’s demolition. ketball or track event held bringing up the subject of Marian Wright Edelman there in the 60s and early race. of the Children’s Defense 1970s. I met my wife at the Was race a relevant topic Fund quotes a parent whose school and all of my neigh- in Libbey’s closing? thoughts represent a grow-

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During its hey day, Libbey laid waste to the black com- High School had a student munity, particularly the south population of almost 2,400 Toledo neighborhood the students – so many, in fact, high school has served over that they had to attend class the years. in shifts. That was in the However, with a failed 1950’s. levy vote and a deficit that This year the Libbey stu- just recently grew from a pro- dent population hovered jected $30 million to $39 around 600 and last week, million, the board was hit the Toledo Board of Educa- with a new dose of reality. tion, bowing to the pressure The drama surrounding waning days of the campaign. tive impact with many voters Now the assignment In addition to the Libbey to cut a deficit that is closing Libbey high School, named The school board’s waf- when they were considering policy has dictated that 255 closing, the administration in on $40 million if drastic for glass industry magnate fling on the Libbey closing the tax levy. The board’s per- current Libbey students will and school board will now changes are not made, de- Edmund Drummond Libbey, and the decision to forego an functory advocacy for the levy be assigned to Scott High turn their attention to addi- cided by a 3-2 vote to close has claimed the attention of opportunity to save $1.3 mil- probably did their cause no School, 172 will move to tional cuts, particularly in the the aging edifice. the Toledo area for months, lion undoubtedly had a nega- good either. Waite and 104 to Bowsher. teaching ranks. School board member if not years. Brenda Hill, who had voted Saved on several occa- earlier in the spring to keep sions over the years from the Food Bank to Host First Annual Blues the school open and who has chopping block, Libbey was stated that her earlier vote the centerpiece in this year’s was mistakenly predicated on effort to pass an income tax & Jazz Festival the hope that the May 4 tax levy and raise approximately levy request would pass, in- $17 million to close the bud- National recording artists to perform at food bank fundraiser. troduced a motion to close get deficit. A group of Afri- The Toledo Northwestern www.toledofoodbank.org or alleled talent and diversity,” shine under the stars at the the school. Hill, Board Presi- can-American ministers, led Ohio Food Bank by calling (419) 242-5000, said James M. Caldwell, spacious and newly reno- dent Bob Vasquez and Lisa by The Truth’s own Rev. (TNWOFB) will present a ext. 216. Renowned blues TNWOFB president and vated Centennial Terrace in Sobecki voted to close the D.L. Perryman, fought the stellar national lineup of masters Bernard Allison, chief executive officer. Sylvania. There will be school. Board members Jack closure. blues performers at the 1st Tinsley Ellis and Doug “They are coming from al- ample parking, vendors, Ford and Larry Sykes cast Several other prominent annual Blues & Jazz Festival Deming & The Jewel Tones most every corner and tradi- food, fun and prizes – all the two dissenting votes. groups, such as the Toledo on Saturday, June 19, at Cen- are slated to perform. Gates tion of the blues world to elements that I believe, make The vote prompted Ford, Area Chamber of Commerce tennial Terrace, 5773 Cen- open at 3 p.m. and area mu- display their extraordinary this the perfect venue to un- who had sought to find alter- and the Greater Toledo Ur- tennial Road in Sylvania. sicians Josh Boyd and the talent, range and richness for wind, dance, mingle and en- nate cuts in order to save the ban League, opposed the Tickets, which are $25 in VIP Band will open the show our audience.” joy the blues.” school, to assail the institu- passage of the levy with high- advance and $30 at the gate, at 4 p.m. Caldwell added, “The About the performers: tional racism that he says has profile statements during the can be purchased online at “Our lineup offers unpar- event will take place rain or Bernard Allison totes the same smokin’ six string shooter that his late father Luther Allison assaulted the blues with. And he is blessed with his father’s soulful voice, spiritual devotion, and a musical freedom. While he’s only 44, Allison feels like he’s almost two generations further along than some of the young, up- coming blues players. Allison first recorded at the tender age of 13, but his father insisted that he finish high school before starting a musical career. Diploma in hand, he joined Koko Taylor’s band at 18 straight out of high school. Allison claims that he owes much of his blues education to Taylor’s label, Alligator Records. He retains his father’s fi- ery style of funk, but it’s ap- parent from listening to his new album, The Otherside, that the son is no copycat replica of Luther, who passed (Continued on Page 11) June 02, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 50 Men and Women 30th Annual Scholarship Awards Recipients Special to The Truth Kevin Chad Ellis Scholarship Twenty local minority College Fund, has given for the overall goal of edu- This memorial scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Kevin Chad Ellis. Consid- high school seniors will over 200 mostly four-year cating minority youth to eration requirements are a GPA of 2.5 or higher. receive scholarships this renewable scholarships further their economic, weekend from the 50 Men and more than one mil- political and social Isis Darks and Women of Toledo, lion dollars to Toledo area growth. Chelsea Catchings Roy C. Start Inc. The group, a by-prod- youth. James C. Caldwell, Toledo Early College High School uct of individuals who The mission of the or- educator, civic leader, University of Toledo University of Toledo were the primary spon- ganization states that first area black corporate Nursing Fashion Marketing (Continued Below) GPA 3.27 sors for the United Negro monies raised will be used GPA 2.88 50 Men & Women of Toledo, Inc. Scholarship The purpose of this scholarship is to provide the opportunity for a highly motivated academic achiever to off-set a major cost of attaining a college education. This award is for $1,500, non-restrictive, renewable for 4 years and may be matched annually. Consideration requirements are a 3.0 or higher GPA, 4 years of English, 3 years of mathematics and science, and 2 years of social studies and foreign language. Janae Branch Taelor Garrett Central Catholic High School Central Catholic University of Toledo High School Social Work The Ohio State GPA 4.31 University Social Services GPA 3.71

Opal Shaheer Israel Garrett, II Toledo Early College Bowsher High School Bowling Green Tiffin University State University Criminal Justice Dietetics GPA 3.50 GPA 3.12

Krystal Rupert Central Catholic High School Miami University Developmental Psy- chologist GPA 4.0 executive for a Fortune 500 company and former executive director of a community center that now bears his name, was the motivator in form- ing this group and still serves as president.

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With Your Guide To Home!! each decade the numbers Montalena June 02, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7 Eating Out the Healthy Way By Amanda Hartley, Bowling Green State University Dietetic Intern with the Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County Guest Column Like to eat out, but you doesn’t have to be the case! that we really don’t need. fat-free milk! Avoid bever- tains more fiber and will order fresh fruit, or try split- want to be healthy? Now you We can still diet, and enjoy For starters, when the ages with added sugar like make you feel fuller. Another ting a dessert with everyone can do both! Eating out can some of our favorite restau- waiter/waitress asks what regular soda, juice and lem- tip is to ask for a “to-go” box at your table. This way you be a fun way to celebrate a rants. However, we do have you would like to drink, go onade. when your meal arrives and are a getting a taste of some- special event in our life, or to be smart about what we with something simple like Appetizers are usually the pack half of it up for your thing sweet, but not eating a just a way to unwind after a order. I am going to take you water. If you need something first thing listed on the menu lunch or dinner the next day. large portion. long day. through a meal step-by-step that has a little more flavor, and they can sound so ap- This will prevent you from Overall, go simple when Oftentimes people asso- from beginning to end and ask for unsweetened tea or a pealing. My tip to you, skip eating too much and leaving ordering. Choose water as ciate dining out and consum- give you suggestions on how diet soda. If you are really it! If you really want to eat the restaurant with the un- your beverage or something ing unhealthful foods. This to cut out the extra calories feeling adventurous, order something before your meal comfortably full feeling. You with no added sugar to drink. comes out, try a garden salad can also split an entrée with Skip the appetizer or pick a with dressing on the side. This a friend to avoid overeating. salad if you need something way you are still getting a Overall, avoid entrées that to graze on before your meal. Health Hints for Men Can small treat before your entrée, have creamy sauces and gra- If the restaurant brings end- but it is healthier than the vies or ask for sauce on the less amount of bread to the Benefit the Entire Family appetizers that are typically side. table, be reasonable with fried. If you are absolutely Side dishes can contain your portion and choose only Special to The Truth stuck on an appetizer, ask if more calories than you may one slice with a small amount The month of June is traditionally a special time to celebrate the men in our lives. Just you can order that as your think. Steamed vegetables of butter! Your entrée should in time for National Men’s Health Week, June 14-20, and Father’s Day, June 20, TOPS meal instead. are a healthy alternative to be steamed, grilled or baked Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, Now on to the entree! something fried or covered and filled with vegetables. offers a variety of tips and ideas to help improve a man’s health and also can benefit the Choose main dishes that in- in gravy. If you are really Remember, don’t be entire family. Whether you’re a member of TOPS or simply a member of a family, clude lots of vegetables like craving french-fries to go afraid to ask your server to employ the following information to begin a truly long-standing journey to wellness. stir fry, kebobs, or pasta with with your sandwich, see if a have something prepared a a tomato sauce. Ask if you friend wants to split a small different way or ask how it is Simple, Healthy Ways to Honor Dad can have whole-wheat pasta portion of them or ask the prepared if you aren’t sure. • Time is a gift; give it to share it. Make a date for a regular activity, and support each also. If you have the option, waiter to bring a half order Most restaurants are willing other in your healthy lifestyle. Commit to doing yard work together every Saturday or order something that is baked, out. Also, like the entrées, to prepare foods how the taking regular walks every other evening after dinner. grilled, or steamed instead of avoid sides that will be cov- guests requests, so all you • Does he like to cook? Give him a healthy cookbook for his collection. Provide him something fried or sautéed. ered with gravy and only put have to do is ask! with new grill accessories and encourage replacing unhealthy options with grilled fresh This will cut the calories and small amount of butter if any Also, keep your side vegetables, fish, and seafood. not leave you with that greasy on the food. dishes as a side…don’t over- • Give him a surprise activity – a long bike ride, a day hike, doubles tennis with two feeling at the end of the meal. Desserts can be a great eat them! Avoid fried foods other family members, or an afternoon of golf. If you order a sandwich, sweet treat at the end of your and desserts. Minimize large • A subscription to a health and fitness or sports magazine that matches his interests ask that they put it on whole meal, but also a way to pack portion sizes by sharing or will be a gift that keeps on giving sound advice for his healthy lifestyle. wheat bread or a whole wheat on excess calories. If you taking the rest in a “doggy • A healthy brain is a happy brain. Give him books of puzzles and brain teasers. Play bun. The whole wheat con- just cannot go with a dessert bag”. board games with him and the rest of the family. • Gift him with a membership to TOPS to benefit from weight-loss support and wellness education. Visit www.tops.org for more information or to find a chapter near In Loving Memory of the you.

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“Exercise has become a part of my lifestyle. I go to the local fitness center five to six times a week. I take walks with my wife, and I even play senior softball three times a week.” – John Spinola; lost 118.5 pounds

“At first, I could barely walk five minutes on the treadmill, so I joined a group water aerobics class. My participation in water aerobics has paid off immeasurably.” – Tom Carano; lost 131 pounds

“I filled out a weight tracker for the year in advance, planning what I’d lose each week, to keep me focused and on track. I also biked 20 to 30 miles daily pulling a 450-pound trailer!” – John Teague; lost 115.5 pounds

Foods Just Right for Men We hear a lot these days about how important it is for women to eat certain foods containing specific nutrients. What about men? Are there foods men should eat for better overall health? The answer is an unequivocal, “Yes.” In fact, there are several foods and nutrients men should consume most days of the week for optimum health, as outlined by Drs. Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen, authors of the “YOU” series of books.

1. Fiber - Men need to eat at least 25 grams of fiber each day. While that can be daunting, fiber is found in a number of sources, like grapefruit, soybeans, and whole grains. If you’re looking for whole grain products, make sure the ingredients read: “100% My dearest distant loved ones! whole grain” or “100% whole wheat.” The thoughts of you haven’t and never will escape my mind. 2. Folate - Men can significantly reduce their risks for some kinds of cancer by eating Those were the coldest days that entered my life. food rich in folate. Take a supplement or add dark, leafy greens and orange juice to your You will hold the key, so hold those pearly white gates open for me. diet. Men are advised to look for the words “folate” or “folic” on food labels and to get The bells of those ringing voices I will never hear again. You will stand the higher at least 800 mg each day. ground; the thoughts of you from me. 3. Tomato sauce - It takes 165 raw tomatoes to equal 10 tablespoons of tomato sauce. Let that Freedom Bell ring. This juicy red fruit contains lycopene, which can help fight cancer. Instead of eating all Nevertheless, unforgettable; those tomatoes, enjoy ten tablespoons of tomato sauce per week and decrease the chances Your daughter, your sister of arterial aging, heart disease, stroke, memory loss, and other conditions. 4. A handful of nuts - Men should eat walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts to get the powerful omega-3s, healthy fats with multiple benefits. It’s good practice to snack on Arlene and Family some before eating foods like pasta or corn on the cob. The fat in the nuts helps the Percy McCoy – February 15, 1924 – March 8, 1995 stomach slow down and the body to more effectively process the sugar from the Lorraine McCoy – June 22, 1929 to June 9, 1991 carbohydrates in those meals. John Earl McCoy – January 26, 1960 to March 27, 2003 5. Fish - Men also should consider eating a serving of fish three times a week. Tilapia, salmon, flounder, cod, and mahi-mahi are all good choices. They’re high in protein and Happy birthday – Rodney Allen McCoy – May 27, 1972 to low in fat and carry a low amount of mercury, a chemical that can increase the risk of heart January 20, 2007 disease and impaired memory. Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth June 02, 2010 Seniors – We’re Bringing Sassy Back! By Angela Steward, Fitness Motivator Guest Column

Raquel Welch. In my opin- late as age 70, your life ex- You CAN too! our bodies release endor- what their current condition ion these are three women pectancy improves dramati- As we age our bodies be- phins, which make us feel is. There are all types of ex- who have aged fabulously. cally. Activities like jogging come weaker and everyday instantly happier and live- ercises for SASSY SE- But of course if we all em- or swimming at least two to tasks become harder and lier. For those who suffer NIORS, including yoga, ployed nutritionist, personal three times a week or walk- harder and many people sim- from types of depression, the walking, dancing and stretch- trainers, hairdressers and ing at least one hour per day, ply give up. They avoid do- benefits of endorphins alone ing. My SASSY SENIOR chefs we would look fabu- can make dramatic changes ing the things they once can help enrich your life. FITNESS CLASS is de- lous too. in your life. Most physicians loved, like walking, riding a Exercising is also a great signed to be fun, easy and So can the normal woman, and doctors advise young and bike, golfing, bowling, way to socialize and meet effective. There is no jump- like you and me, between the older women to participate swimming and dancing, be- new friends – surrounding ing or strenuous movement. ages of 50 and 85 look and in some type of fitness pro- cause they’re afraid. They’re yourself with like minded Safety and comfort is always feel as beautiful and as gram. Exercise should be a afraid to exercise at any level people who have the same a prime concern. There is no SASSY as a celebrity– abso- way of life throughout your for fear of injury! interest as you, working to- good reason why any se- lutely! Of course, we can all entire life! Participating in physical gether to reach a common nior shouldn’t exercise. opt to have some form of Many friends and family activity makes your muscles goal of stronger muscles, To get started right away, plastic surgery to our face members have told me: slow stronger and leaner, and re- improved mobility and a get your doctors approval, Physical fitness is benefi- and bodies, but surgery only down, you’re doing way too lieves joint aches. This re- healthier heart, those three and join me for my SASSY cial to people of all takes care of the physical much, take it easy, rest! My sults in easier walking and a things will keep your spirit SENIOR FITNESS CLASS ages.Younger people exer- appearance, what about the response is “I’ll have plenty life of movement – the abil- young and alive. every Monday and Saturday cise to help maintain their health and fitness level? of time to rest when I’m in ity to keep us with those who Participating in any form afternoon at 3:00 @ STU- health and fitness. However, As we age, we need to the rest home – right now are much younger. of physical activity increases DIO FITNESS. What are you seniors are eagerly taking improve our health and fit- I’m moving because I CAN! Also, when we exercise, your ability to live a longer, waiting for? COME GET control of their health and ness to live a long, healthy, healthier and functional IN- YOUR SASSY BACK! Any fitness as well, and are par- productive and independent DEPENDENT life. Other questions, call me, I look ticipating in fitness programs life. Only participating in age groups exercise mainly forward to hearing from you! to keep that young feeling – some form of physical activ- to lose weight, maintain or IN SASSINESS AND call it SASSY! ity has been proven to help improve body shape and/or FITNESS! We all know someone adults live longer, healthier improve the heart. But Sassy Angela R. Steward who seems to defy the laws and happier lives, that’s why Seniors exercise to enhance Fabulously Fit of aging. They’re in top I’m looking forward to meet- their life. Fitness Motivator physical shape and tend to ing and working with some What if the exercises are & Instructor look much younger than their SASSY SENIORS! too hard for a person just Studio Fitness peers. We often think that While it is true that as we starting out? Exercising ben- 1413 Bernath Parkway person is genetically gifted, age we do have to work efits every one of all ages Toledo, OH 43615 or maybe unusual, like Lena harder than our younger sis- and fitness levels, no matter (419) 699-99399 Horne, Sophia Loren and ters, but even if you start as Email: Parrish HomeCare A nurse owned and operated agency with over 35 years of home health care experience.

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Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth June 02, 2010 Hey – How’s That Will Power Working for Ya? By Diana Patton, FITatudes Guest Column you ever started a new goal want to have deeper and more brain! We need to have bold, lovely, admirable, HIM! (Isaiah 40:31). or looked at a task and felt meaningful relationships with courageous, “move excellent and praiseworthy We just can’t make this energized about it when you other people, and others of mountain” thoughts … (Philippians 4:8). He wants stuff up PEOPLE! Seriously:- started and then your fizzle us just want to get through a thoughts that can go where us to trust in Him with all our )! becomes flat? We are sure day without having to take a no man has ever gone before heart and not lean not on our If we TRULY want to Live you can relate because a lot nap, grabbing cigarette or (had to throw a lil’ Star Trek in own understanding; but Life to the Full and have the of us are that way. taking a drink of alcohol. there – but with God it’s real- in ALL our ways, he wants us desires of our hearts met, we It’s June – the lazy days of And for some of us, we’ve ity) to acknowledge him and he have to give up our own WILL summer are upon us and we lived with these issues for so Got your attention yet? will make our paths straight. POWER and adopt GOD’S are certain most of you have long that we just can’t be- We need to replace our (Proverbs 3:5-6). POWER AND STRENGTH. given up on those 2010 New lieve we can rid them from our mindset with that of God’s. Honestly, that’s funda- Then you can say with surety Years Resolutions that you lives for ever. So much so You see, God’s thoughts are mental “God Power” 101! “I can do everything through set forth in January. We are that when we set these goals, not our thoughts and his Look, if God is your refuge Him who gives me strength.” going to go out on a limb here we don’t realize that secretly ways are not our ways (Isaiah and strength, he WILL help (Philippians 4:13) but we think the reason those and subtly in the deep cor- 55:6-8). Shew … thank God you when you are in trouble Nuff said! Dare you to try New Years Resolutions just ners of our mind, we are think- … okay, now we are on to (Psalm 46:1) He WILL in- him. If you doubt this, per- fizzled out is because we rely ing “well, I’ll set this goal something! crease your power when you haps you really haven’t tried Will power? Mine … It on our own will power and BUT, I know I will fail, I prob- God wants us to think feel weak and weary (Isaiah Him! Need help? contact us at STINKS! our own understanding, and ably will do just like I did last about things that are true, 4:29). He WILL renew your FITatudes – Sure, okay – let’s be hon- not God’s power and under- year but, what the heck, might noble, right, pure, strength if your hope is in www.FITatudes.com! est, it works sometimes but I standing! as well try something – ugh.” get worn out. Often times, I’ll You see, our strength and And then, try as we might think of a new idea or set a will power alone is just not with our own will power – we goal and typically, half way good enough. Don’t get me fail and we start the cycle all UC Davis Study Finds New through or sooner, I start wrong, we do need to do the over again. losing interest or focus and I work, but we have to have Talk about INSANE! just phase out. And then, just the faith in God too! We can That’s enough to drive any- Prdictor of Heart Disease like drift wood in middle of only go so far. one crazy. I am getting ex- UC Davis researchers noted, though, that more Although the test for the ocean, I start to think We are sure it’s hard for hausted just writing it. have discovered that a well-known factors like LDL Lp-PLA2 is widely avail- “how did I get all the way out you to fathom meeting some Wake up PEOPLE! Snap blood component linked and high cholesterol cannot able, Berglund said it is here, I don’t have a paddle, of the goals you set for your- Snap! Look Lively Here! Get with inflammation can pre- provide the whole picture of too soon to recommend I don’t see the shore, I just selves when you first set out of the dumps and get to dict coronary artery dis- heart disease. widespread testing to af- need to go on back to my old them. Some of us wish to lose reading the next few para- ease in African-Ameri- fect treatment decisions. ways and just drift on … drift weight while others of us just graphs – there’s hope! cans. “There are other impor- The study population on …” want to stop being so nega- Think differently … yep, tant elements of heart dis- was not representative of How about you? Have tive, and others of us just get the sludge out of your Known as lipoprotein- ease – like inflammation – the general population as associated phospholi- that need to be better ex- all participants already pase A2 (Lp-PLA2), the plained,” he said. had symptoms of heart blood factor is also asso- disease. Berglund’s team ciated with but does not For the current study, plans further studies of accurately predict heart- Berglund and his team mea- Lp-PLA2 and other inflam- disease risk in Cauca- sured Lp-PLA2 levels in the matory components of the sians. The findings are blood of 336 Caucasians and blood in a wider range of published in the current 224 African-Americans who patients to get a clearer issue of the Journal of were about to undergo diag- picture of their roles in Clinical Endocrinology nostic coronary arteriogra- predicting heart disease and Metabolism. phy – a test used to deter- for different ethnic and mine coronary artery disease racial groups. The out- “This study suggests in high-risk patients – at two comes of his current that inflammation may be hospitals in New York. Coro- study, however, give him a more important mecha- nary arteriography findings hope that African-Ameri- nism in heart disease for were compared with the cans at high risk for heart African-Americans than amount and activity levels disease will one day be it is for Caucasians and of Lp-PLA2 from each re- treated for inflammation increases our growing search subject. more aggressively and understanding of how earlier in the disease pro- heart-disease processes During the procedure, cess. vary in different ethnic contrast dye and X-rays are groups,” said Lars used to detect narrowed or “This study has Berglund, senior study blocked arteries, indicating helped open the field,” author and associate dean the potential for heart at- said Berglund. “More infor research at the UC tacks. formation will allow us to Davis School of Medi- better tailor therapy to cine. “The more we ap- “Arteriography is highly specific patient needs.” preciate such differences, effective but considered too the better we can indi- risky and expensive for gen- In addition to vidualize treatment and eral screening,” said Berglund, other study prevention approaches.” Berglund. “That is why re- authors included searchers are always on the Erdembileg Anuurad and Lp-PLA2 was recently lookout for other reliable pre- Byambaa Enhkmaa of UC identified as a marker for dictors of heart-attack risk Davis, Thomas Pearson the inflammatory pro- that can be identified with a of the University of Roch- cesses involved in ath- simple blood test.” ester and Zeynep Ozturk erosclerosis. It is consid- of the University of ered key to the progres- The outcomes showed Istanbul. sion and rupture of fatty that Lp-PLA2 activity was plaques that can block higher among Caucasians The study was funded coronary arteries and lead and African-Americans with by grants from the Na- to heart attacks. It pre- coronary artery disease. In tional Heart, Lung and dominately binds to low- addition, only in African- Blood Institute, the UC density lipoprotein (or Americans was the Lp-PLA2 Davis Clinical and Trans- LDL) which is a general index found to indepen- lational Science Center marker of increased heart- dently predict coronary ar- and the American Heart disease risk. Berglund tery disease. Association. June 02, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11

Blues & Jazz Festival Book Review (Continued from Page 4) The Latina Guide to Health away in August 1997. been in demand as a back- funky, rock and roll and in- He joined the tour band ing band for today’s top credible are words that de- of Luther Allison in 1989 af- blues performers. scribe these Toledo-based by Jane L. Delgado, Ph.D., M.S. ter a furious collaboration of We have no gimmicks,” blues masters. ‘Father & Son’ at the ’89 says leader Doug Deming. You can’t pigeonhole c.2010, Newmarket Press $15.95 / $20.00 Chicago Blues Festival. He “We play pure traditional this three-piece band featur- released his first solo album music from the heart, with an ing Josh Boyd on guitar and 240 pages, includes index ‘The Next Generation,’ in image that conveys a deep vocals; Junior Springs on By Terri Schlichenmeyer 1990. He started touring with respect for the genre.” bass and Charles Gaston on The Truth Contributor his own group all over Eu- As a result, Doug Deming drums. These boys play it all You’ve been feeling a rope and released several al- & The Jewel Tones have and put their mesmerizing little enferma lately. bums, taking the tradition of been in demand as a backing stamp on every tune they black music he grew up with band for a ˜who’s- who’ of perform. Something’s not quite into the new century melting today’s top blues perform- Guitar-slinger, Josh Boyd right, and you’re begin- the influences into his own ers, including Chicago’s A.C. was only three years old ning to think it might be brand. Reed, Louisiana Red, Chi- when he picked up the guitar time to find una doctora, cago Pete, Cannonball vo- for the first time and his natu- or maybe a sobandera “It’s just a big pleasure calist Alberta Adams, Black ral musical ability has been might be the person to for me to continue my Top’s Johnnie Dyer, W.C. refined over the years see. When you were a father’s legacy, but you Handy Award winner through the influences of little girl, a sobandera know I don’t go out and try JohnnyYard Dog’ Jones and performers including Johnny helped your abuelita. But to be Luther Allison. I just the legendary Lazy Lester. “Guitar” Watson, James can she help you? go and do what I’ve learned Brown, Jimi Hendrix and It doesn’t matter. Per- from my Dad and the likes of Doug Deming has been Albert Collins. Don’t be con- haps it’s your cultura or Koko Taylor, or Stevie Ray the driving force behind the fused though, Boyd is not maybe it’s because you Vaughan or Albert King. So, Jewel Tones (formerly interested in being a copy- don’t know what I’m trying to keep the blues known as the Blue Suit Band) ing any style. His playing is medicina can do for you, alive,” he said. since its beginning in 1991. pure Boyd and his special but the facts are that Tinsley Ellis is a blues- As a guitarist and vocalist, touch graces everything he you’re not feeling well, soaked guitarist/vocalist/ he acknowledges a musical plays. you don’t know what to song-writer who sings and debt to T-Bone Walker, Josh Boyd and the VIP do, and you’re scared. plays with the energy and Charlie Christian and other Band have a formidable stage By reading The Latina soul of all the great South- Texas bluesmen as well as presence and they deliver ern musicians who have moderns like Jimmie electric excitement and leave Guide to Health by Jane L. Delgado, Ph.D., come before him. Vaughan and Ronnie Earl. the crowd wanting more at lives,” says Dr. Delgado cultura affect the way a Since hitting the national every stop. It’s true that M.S., though, you can early in this book. Familia, Latina takes care of her- scene with his Alligator Greg “Fingers” Taylor, a great things can come in get real information, real for instance, means “so self. And some women Records debut, Georgia Blue, Mississippi native now liv- small packages and the VIP help, and you can start in 1988, Ellis has toured non- ing in the Detroit area, is con- trio proves it over and over feeling better. much more” to Latinas but feel uncomfortable with stop and continued to re- sidered by many to be one of again. “Latinas are different that strength can become “today’s medicina.” lease one critically acclaimed the premiere harmonica play- About Toledo Northwest- in subtle ways that have a weakness. Stress and But those are only album after another. His stel- ers in the world today, in any ern Ohio Food Bank, Inc. a huge impact on our expectations based on some of the reasons Dr. (Continued on Page 14) lar guitar work, always a genre of music. Fingers’ (TNWOFB) is a non-profit staple of his live shows and tasteful, eclectic showman- organization established to CDs, is matched by his strong ship and electrifying, ener- enable other community or- songwriting and powerful, getic performances have ganizations to end hunger. soulful vocals. Tinsley’s become legendary over the Over the past 26-years the hometown paper, The At- last 30 years in concert halls, Food Bank has distributed lanta Journal Constitution, on the club circuit, and on more than 70 million pounds calls his music, “a potent, the numerous recordings he of food and grocery prod- amazing trip through electric has graced. ucts to assist those in need. blues-rock.” Currently, TNWOFB serves Born in Atlanta in 1957, Bassist Bob Conner’s di- a network of more than 300 Ellis grew up in southern verse experience includes member agencies in an eight Florida and first played gui- backing such touring artists county area, including Defi- tar at age eight. He found the as Hubert Sumlin, Earl King, ance, Fulton, Henry, Lucas, blues through the backdoor Johnny Adams, Eddie Bo Ottawa, Sandusky, Williams of the British Invasion bands and Big Jay McNeely. Bob and Wood. Agencies in- like The Yardbirds, The Ani- has also recorded and toured clude food pantries, soup mals, Cream, and The Roll- with Detroiters Johnnie kitchens, shelters, non- ing Stones. He especially Bassett, Joe Weaver and Bill profit daycare centers, fos- loved the Kings—Freddie, Heid. ter care associations, non- B.B. and Albert—and spent profit rehabilitation centers, hours immersing himself in Drummer Charlie Koltak group homes and programs their music. His love for the honed his skills in the jazz for the elderly and children. blues solidified when he was program at Detroit’s Wayne Since 1984, the TNWOFB 14. At a B.B. King perfor- State University. The Hous- has been an affiliate of Feed- mance, Tinsley sat mesmer- ton native derives his style ing America the nation’s larg- ized in the front row. When from jazz drummers Jim est domestic hunger-relief B.B. broke a string on Lucille, Keltner, Shawn Pelton, and organization. For more infor- he changed it without miss- Tony Williams. mation on the Toledo North- ing a beat, and handed the western Ohio Food Bank, broken string to Ellis. After Josh Boyd and the VIP Inc., visit the show, B.B. came out and Band, Powerful, bluesy, www.toledofoodbank.org. talked with fans, further im- pressing Tinsley with his warmth and down-to-earth attitude. By now Tinsley’s fate was sealed; he had to become a blues guitarist. And yes, he still has that string. Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones, The Motor City-based, Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones have Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth June 02, 2010 50 Men and Women (Continued from Page 5) James C. James B. versity. Consideration re- Crystal Corbin Caldwell Simmons, Jr. quirements are a 2.3 GPA or Central Catholic High Adrianne Harmon Keith Johnson higher, 4 years of English, 3 School Scholarship Central Catholic High Rogers High School Memorial years of mathematics and sci- University of Toledo The purpose of this schol- School The Ohio State University Scholarship ence, and 2 years of social Social Work arship is to provide a college Northwestern Chemical Engineer studies and foreign language. GPA 3.89 opportunity for a student who Novelist or Film Writer GPA 3.90 The purpose of this schol- has shown high academic GPA 4.24 arship is to provide a college Shawn Tompkins, Jr. potential and career commit- opportunity for a student who Toledo Early College ments to elementary and/or has shown high academic University of Toledo secondary education. This potential. This award is $1,500, Marketing & Communica- award is for $1,500, renew- non-restrictive, renewable for tions able for 4 years. Consider- 4 years, and may be matched GPA 2.65 ation requirements are a GPA annually. Consideration re- 3.0 or higher, 4 years of En- quirements are a 3.0 GPA or glish, 3 years of mathematics higher, 4 years of English, 3 and science, and 2 years of years of mathematics and social studies and foreign science, and 2 years of social language. studies and foreign language.

Matthew Boyd Jasmine Cogdell Whitmer High School Rogers High School Bowdoin College Eric Johnson Saraya Perry Bowling Green State Uni- TaSheena Hogue Biology/Medicine Roy C. Start High School Roy C. Start High School versity Central Catholic High GPA 4.10 University of Toledo University of Pittsburgh Early Childhood Educa- School Music Education Pediatric Nursing tion University of Toledo GPA 3.40 GPA 3.57 GPA 3.89 Medical GPA 3.70 O-I Scholarship This award is sponsored by O-I, Inc. The award is for $3000 per year, renewable for 4 years. The recipient must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and must be one who has shown high academic potential. Emphasis is placed on science, math, business and engineering.

Victoria Parsons Roy C. Start High School Sean Love The Ohio State University Central Catholic High Computer Engineer Christal Jones School GPA 3.5 Central Catholic High The Ohio State University Schol Law University of Toledo GPA 3.25 Nursing GPA 3.77

Dr. Kay E. Meadows John A. Scholarship The purpose of this schol- Jasmine Townsend Anderson arship is to provide a college Toledo Early College Memorial opportunity for a student who University of Toledo has shown high academic Novelist or Cartoonist Scholarship potential. This award is for GPA 3.69 The purpose of this schol- $1,500 per year and will be arship is to provide the op- matched, restricted to the portunity for the often for- University of Toledo and re- gotten average high school newable for four (4 years), achiever who demonstrates matched annually. Consider- through curriculum and stan- ation requirements are a GPA dard test scores the potential 3.0 or higher, 4 years of En- to be successful in college. glish, 3 years of mathematics The award is for $1,000, re- and science, and 2 years of stricted to the University of social studies and foreign Toledo, renewable and will language. Total - $12,000 for be fully matched by the Uni- 4 years June 02, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Message To Graduating Seniors Class of 2010 By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture right path, even harder to there and live. ued then use that. determine what that path is. For those of you have But in the end, all of us at County So I offer three simple bits been sheltered…smh @ what different ages all deal with of advice for everyone leav- is going to happen to most of life’s ups and downs. I’ve Launches ing high school right now you. Experimenting sexually, seen people make terrible headed into a future that is all getting “white boy wasted” choices in partners, face hard- planned out for some, and and just over doing it… ship after hardship and damn Summer Youth terrifyingly unclear for oth- you’re going to see some of near ruin their lives within the ers: your friends go off the deep first three years out of high end in the next year. school. The only thing that Employment 1.PLAN NOW FOR My advice is, do what you makes a difference is self- WHAT YOU WANT TO DO do but use common sense. love. When you truly value LATER You are grown and it’s you … you won’t allow any- Program DON’T think going to col- your right to have a social thing or anyone to misuse Lucas County YouthWorks! – a program for employ- lege is just what you’re “sup- life. But at some point you you. You will see the value in ing as many as 1,000 youth for the summer – was (Special shouts to Jasmine posed to do.” need to reflect inward about educating yourself. announced recently as a joint project of Lucas County Caldwell graduating Sylvania If you go to college with- if the things you are doing are You will see the value in Job and Family Services and the Workforce Develop- Southview, Cherokee Tabb out a plan or a goal to work truly satisfying. making wiser decisions. ment Agency and a meeting for potential worksites will graduating Rogers and Mrs. towards … you are just wast- I’m in the club a lot be- You will see the good ad- take place Friday, May 28, 2010 at 9 AM at the Dana Clark’s Honors English Class ing time and money. For 12 cause of what I do musically, vice your loved ones give Center, 3110 Glendale Road, Toledo. at Start High School) years, going to school has but I don’t live for the club. you and it will make sense. I never front when speak- been your career. Now you Even those of you who are Find a way to feel good about Targeting youth 16 and 17 years-of-age, the program ing to teens or students, I can make your career the addicted to Facebook or you… the real you. is designed to provide practical work experience in a have to give it to them straight point, and school or training video games and never leave Not the you you are when professional environment and will pay $8 per hour. because the world makes us merely the path that carries the house, it’s still about how you are around people. Potential workers must meet guidelines for receiving grow up quicker now than you to the place you get paid you let your social life impact Not conceit, just self love. food assistance to qualify for the program. any other time in history. I to do what you like to do. the overall quality of your For all graduating seniors used to hate being in high Even though I have a label life. I wish you all the best of life. Employers interested in becoming worksites will be school and adults talking to and work with artists, I will Now that you are out of I am proud of you, and provided with an overview of the program as well as me with no clue of how things tell you: being a rapper/ high school, you will see… you may be entering the instruction on how to become a worksite and the rules REALLY were, but yet had an singer/producer is NOT usu- growing older happens ex- “real” world at a time of reces- that apply to businesses bringing on workers under the opinion on what I should/ ally a good plan for someone tremely quick. Things speed sion and uncertainty. But program. shouldn’t do. I grew up in the just out of high school. up, which means you truly honestly, the world greeting 90’s. Lil Kim & Foxy Brown A plan could be technical have to be wise about how you at the moment was Youth who qualify for the program were notified by were ruling the charts when I training, medical training, at- you spend life’s most pre- shaped by those who came mail with specific directions for applying but the program graduated high school. tending a university, a com- cious commodity: time. Some before you. is limited so applications will be processed on a first- Gang activity was dying munity college, the armed of you may be obsessed with Now it’s your turn to make come, first-served basis. down after years of sense- forces (I suppose), joining being fresher then the rest. your mark. less violence but sex was the family business (hope- Some of you may still be So make it count! For more information contact Summer YouthWorks! everywhere, shifting morals, fully it’s legal J), or just get- finding yourself as an indi- Peace to you all. at 419.213.6340. materialism and thug life ting the best job you can find vidual and haven’t got the Fb search or email: RULED the cultural land- and going hard at that. slightest idea what you’re all [email protected] scape of black youth when I If your plan is college, re- about. When it comes to your graduated high school. member … no one gives a social life, take a little from For all the advice adults damn if you sleep late, skip here and a little from there. Go gave me, it was never truly class or even flunk. As an the club if you want, but take from a perspective that I could adult, you’re not “in trouble” time and visit with your grand- relate to. They never truly if you mess up academically parents. Go on trips with ya understood what we were in college. You don’t have to friends and stay out all night, dealing with. fear a spanking or punish- but also take time just re- The adults never under- ment. You will be facing aca- searching things you find stood how bad the bad was demic probation. So just re- interesting by yourself. and they never understood member to think: “hmm, what Just be well rounded. the battle some of us fought would I be happy doing?” to stay on the right path. and then put a plan in place to So when I speak to any- do just that. Then handle ya 3.LOVE YOURSELF one 18 or under about life biz. No, not because of your decisions and their future, If peeps in your circle are outfit or how much money I remember what they are slackers, chances are you are, you have. dealing with. too. No, not because your at- Clubs, kicking it, sexual tractive or popular. experimentation, drinking… 2.BE RESPONSIBLE But truly deep down you if the average high school WITH YOUR SOCIAL LIFE have to love yourself. student you know isn’t ob- Don’t kick it too hard too If you’re fortunate sessed with these things early. The club will still be enough to have a caring, themselves, trust and believe there when you’re 20, no need warm family to love you or they can name 20 of their to rush. extremely close friendships/ friends who are. But truthfully, you’re relationship that TRULY It’s hard to stay on the probably dying to get out make you feel loved and val- Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth June 02, 2010 Latina... (Continued from Page 11) Delgado wrote this book. with obesity, though Dr. ing comfortable with doc- firmly. “Today’s health I do mean basic. depending on what they As of last year, Latinas Delgado says they may tors and hospitals. Medi- care system is not your Author Jane L. Delgado expect to get from this account for one of every not need to because their cal science, she says, is mother’s medicina… cuts through mythology guide. six women in the United bodies are “built differ- now more relevant to the Aguantando is not what to present realities about Still, if you’re con- States. Latinas have a ently.” Latina population and it’s either we or our family dozens of illnesses and dis- cerned about your health higher rate of diabetes than But, back to your feel- more important than ever members should do.” eases, but her explanations or looking for useful re- non-Hispanic white ing enferma. for Hispanic women to Filled with empower- often seem geared to chil- sources, this isn’t a bad women, but a lower rate Though she acknowl- take charge of their health ing advice, an easy-to-use dren rather than to grown book to have around. The of other major diseases. edges that Latinas are of- and that of their children. glossary, and solid infor- women. Paragraphs later, Latina Guide to Health Latinas have a higher- ten reluctant to seek medi- You might be scared to mation, The Latina Guide she offers more adult-like can only help you sentirse than-average rate of cer- cal aid due to their culture, seek la doctora, but to Health is a good primer advice before reverting to de maravilla again. vical cancer but are less Dr. Delgado reassures anx- there’s no reason for that. for Latinas who need the simplistic language again. likely to get regular Pap ious patients with easy “One thing’s for cer- very, very basics when it This may either mystify tests. And Latinas struggle ideas and tips for becom- tain,” says Dr. Delgado comes to health care. And readers or annoy them, Black MarketPlace

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Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of House for Rent Education of the Toledo Public School District until North End. Fenced in 1:00 p.m. June 16, 2010, at the Toledo Public Full basement. Deck Schools Treasurers’ Room, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II 2 Bedrooms, 1 ½ baths Toledo, Ohio 43608, for all labor, material and super- 419 726-2758 vision necessary for the McKinley Elementary The Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA), School, as more fully described in the drawings and located in Toledo, OH is seeking experienced appli- cants to fill a Maintenance Mechanic II position. specifications for the project prepared by Munger Doves Manor Apartments Munger + Associates Architects Inc. and will be Position performs a variety of skilled maintenance opened publicly and read immediately thereafter. Now Accepting Applications tasks and must be able to repair and replace items Bid Documents for the project may be examined 1 Bedroom Apartments for Seniors 62+ or systems found in LMHA structures (electrical, at the F.W. Dodge plan room in Columbus, Builders All utilities included, Income-based rent, Library, plumbing, carpentry, glazing, plastering, painting, Exchange in Toledo, University of Toledo – Capacity Fitness Center, Wellness Clinic, Extra Storage, Cen- masonry, etc.). Requirements: Completion of sec- Building, E.O.P.A. – Hamilton Building, Northwest tral air and heat, On-site laundry facilities ondary education (high school or GED) plus 2 to 3 Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and The Plan Applications are accepted Monday - Friday from years experience as a skilled Maintenance Me- Room in Ann Arbor, Construction Association of 9:30AM to 12:30PM. Call (419) 389- chanic or equivalent; knowledge of building and Michigan, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce 9999 for details. grounds maintenance methods and procedures; skill and Ohio Construction News. in operating light motorized equipment; and skill in Bidders may obtain copies of the documents operating/utilizing hand and power tools. Must meet starting May 27, 2010 which can be purchased all pre-employment job related testing standards. from Toledo Blueprint, 6964 McNerney Road, Wanted Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio or Michigan Northwood, Ohio 43619, phone: (419) 661-9841. I buy diabetes supplies Driver’s License and insurability. Salary: $19.22 per Drawings may be obtained on CD-ROM for no And test strips hour. We do background checks and this position is cost with the purchase of the specifications. Call 419-740-7162 subject to drug and alcohol testing. Please note on A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Please leave a message your submittal if you are an LMHA public housing or June 4, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Toledo Public Schools Section 8 resident. Send cover letter, resume and Board Room, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd, Toledo, Ohio salary history, specifying the position for which you 43608. House for Rent are applying to: LMHA, PO Box 477, Toledo, OH, 3545 Dean Avenue. One level, two bedroom. 43697-0477, Attn: Eleanor L. Gore. All materials If you have any questions or a need for additional Screened-in back porch, submitted must be received at LMHA not later information, please direct all questions in writing to alarm system and garage. than 5:00 P.M. on Friday, June 11, 2010. [email protected] , by phone at (419) See it to believe it!! 776-5600, or (fax) (877) 281-0784. Rent, deposit, security check required. NO PHONE CALLS Call 419-514-4011 Aisha’s Housing Visit our web site www.LucasMHA.org or our job Sealed bids will be received for: line (419) 259-9537 for a complete listing of employ- Estimates ment opportunities. Equal employment opportunity THE WILLARD APARTMENTS shall be afforded to all qualified persons without Bid Item No. 1 – Site Work 2257 Upton Avenue regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, $790,000.00 Preferred Properties, Inc. is accepting applica- military status, ancestry, disability or national origin. Bid Item No. 4 – Landscaping and Grass tions for a 1 bedroom ($365) and 2 bedroom ($415) Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. $85,000.00 apartments with a gas allowance. Bid Item No. 6 – Metal Studs and Drywall Section 8 vouchers accepted. Human Resources Department $481,000.00 Application fee is $25. For an 435 Nebraska Avenue, PO Box 477 Bid Item No. 12 – HVAC appointment to apply or more infor- Toledo, Ohio 43697-0477 $1,520,000.00 mation call (419) 389-0361. 419-259-9400 Fax 419-254-4366 Total $2,876,000.00 Jobline 419-259-9537 www.lucasmha.org Page 16 The Sojourner’s Truth June 02, 2010 St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church Hosts 55th Pastoral Anniversary By the Pastoral Aide Committee pressed their heartfelt appre- The day of July 20 is set many gifts including those of ciation to their church family aside at Tuskegee Institute with monetary values and dressed whom they love so much and a special recognition for him them from head to toe in a very all the host preachers and visi- called Rev. I.J. Johnson day of fashionable manner. The con- tors who shared their joy. celebration. There has been a gregation asked that Rev. and They are friends to human- street dedication on June 3, First Lady Johnson continue to ity and believers in the Word of 2008, at the corner of Fernwood be a blessing to St. Mark Bap- God. Rev. Johnson has worked and Detroit as Rev. I.J. Johnson tist Church and community. for 45 years with tireless ef- Way; a national recognition They have endured much, said forts of important service to the from the National Baptist Con- the congregation, and hope they community. That community vention USA, Inc and the Wil- are comforted to know that they thanked him for his constant liam J. Shaw National Minis- are loved unconditionally. The commitment and care to not try Award. congregation also expressed only his church family but also The Pastor Aide committee hope that they had a stellar to the citizens of Toledo. has showered the couple with pastoral anniversary.

Seated (l. to r.) – Rev. I.J. Johnson, First Lady Betty R. Johnson Standing First Row – Otha Pickett, Vera Collier, Paula Williams, Melinda Artist Standing Second Row – Dorothy Norris; Charlotte Jackson; Clarine Thompson, president Pastor Aide; Wesley Watson and Faye Lyons

The month of April 11 with the host preacher, Rev. good works, but for him to through May 2, 2010, Rev. I.J. W.L. Perryman of Jerusalem keep preaching of the cross. Johnson and First Lady Betty Baptist Church. Rev. I.J. Johnson has many Rae Johnson of St. Mark Mis- The Rev. Johnson theme accolades that he has received sionary Baptist Church cel- comes from Second Timothy but his greatest reward is ebrated their 55th Pastoral An- 4:2 – “Preach the word, be preaching, being able to tell niversary. instant in season, out of season, everybody about somebody The celebration started with reprove, exhort, rebut, exhort who can save anybody. He is the host pastor, Rev. Welborn with all long suffering and doc- the oldest living preacher from charity Baptist Church. trine.” pastoring in the same church There were other host preach- Perryman’s message to for 55 years in the city of To- ers helping with the celebra- Johnson was “keep on keeping ledo. tion, including Rev. Willis of on,” that the message of the He has been preaching since American Care Givers LLC. St. Paul and Rev. Gray of St. church is changing, we are he was 12 years old, starting Mark. The celebration con- moving from salvation of Jesus back in Alabama. The Rev. Family Activities Club cluded on Sunday May 2, 2010 Christ to social activism and of and First Lady Johnson ex- 419.724.0888 - www.familyactivitiesclub.com Networking and Happy Hour Every 1st Thursday

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