Volume 17, No.06 December 02, 2009

Volume 17, No.06“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” December 02, 2009

In This Issue Truth Editorial Page 2

Perryman and Tolliver Page 3

Game of Musical Chairs Page 4

Jesse Jackson at Wood- ward Page 5

The Health Section Peace! Page 6

December Gifts Page 7

Angela’s Loss Page 8

Stand By Her Page 10

Lima Truth Page 11

Holiday Gift Guide Page 12

Minister’s Production Page 13

BlackMarketPlace Page 14

Classifieds Page 15 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth December 02, 2009 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial December 4 In all the turmoil that will ensue at Toledo Public Schools, lost in the equation, as usual “Tis the Secor Holiday Celebration and Art Sale:” Exhibition of artwork and open if the past is any indication, is how are we going to close the educational attainment gap studios of Secor artists; The Secor Building; 6 pm to midnight: 419-297-3822 for those students who are getting left behind in such great numbers. Unfortunately, every upheaval on Manhattan Blvd. serves as a distraction to this great December 5 effort. “Vocal Carol:” In the spirit of Christmas, musical selections from “A Second Chance Whether the question is one of minority contractors, the remodeling vs. rebuilding of at Christmas” and “The House I Live In;” St. Mark’s MBC; 6:30 pm Scott High School, the Board of Education elections, or any other number of divisive issues, Wayman Palmer YMCA Annual Christmas Party: Lunch from 10 to 10:30 am; rarely is educational attainment given the attention it needs. Christmas program from 10:30 am to noon: 419-241-7218 Now comes the resignation of Superintendent John Foley and what will be a nationwide Prayer Brunch: “Prayer Makes the Difference;” Church of the Living God; 11 am to search for his successor. If you don’t remember the last nationwide search, more power 1 pm; Speaker Lashonda Armstrong: 419-241-8045 to you. For those of us who do, what we recall was that it quickly degenerated into a Kaleidoscope Ensemble Concert: “The Babe of Bethlehem;” Unity Methodist nightmare, part of our long city-wide nightmare over the sorry state of our educational Church; Soloists Nate Gurley, Rine Allison and Rev. Darrell Sheares; 7 pm: 419-380-3100 system. Dance Auditions: Collingwood Arts Center; 5 to 8 pm; For crews only (four or more): As we ponder the Board of Education’s next choice for superintendent, we thought we 419-255-4489 would throw in our two cents worth about what direction the next leader and his or her administration need to take. December 5-6 But, first of all, let’s dispense with all the nonsense with which we measure academic success these days. Grace Temple’s Annual One Stop Shopping Christmas Bazaar: Saturday from 11 am Those test scores that indicate the district is on the move academically are absolutely to 5 pm; Sunday from 1 to 4 pm: 419-841-4614 meaningless. Aside from the issue that central city schools lag behind those on the December 6 perimeter, rising test scores are merely an indication that administration, teachers and students have gotten better at working the system. There is no sign that our students have Clarence Smith Community Chorus Annual Christmas Concert: St. Martin de Porres either gotten smarter or gained more wisdom, they have simply gotten better grades. Church; 6 pm: 419-535-1602 or 419-534-2299 We would suspect that the next superintendent will give much lip service to the priority Third Baptist Church of Holland Mass Choir Winter Musical: 4 pm of improving our students’ graduation rate. When that happens, we will know immediately Ebenezer MBC 14th Pastoral Appreciation Services: Pastor Jimmie L. Jordan, Jr. and that we are in for the same old prescriptions for what passes for success that we have heard First Lady Rosie Jordan; 3 pm; Guest Rev. John Williams and Eastern Star Church: 419- before. 205-1735 The problem with focusing on improving the graduation rate is much the same as improving test scores, the system can be manipulated to achieve what passes for success. December 7 To improve graduation rates, we merely need to entice students to stay in school by Sexual Abuse PATH Coalition Meeting: 11:30 am to 1 pm; UT Scott Park Campus, whatever means may be at our disposal. We can keep them in school without necessarily Conference Rm 3920: 419-729-0245 or [email protected] giving them more knowledge or improving their chances of success in their post graduate lives. December 12 It might be easy enough merely to keep them in school but that’s not where our focus, Joy of Giving Dance: Hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc Toledo Alumnae as a society supposedly committed to education, should be. Chapter; Hot Peppers; 9:30 pm to 1 am; Food, cash bar and prizes: 419-530-3850 or We write again, as we have in the past, that what we as a society that values education [email protected] should be more focused on is preparing our students for our schools more than using our schools to idly occupy 12 years of a young person’s life. December 13 We need to gain some understanding of the fact that education does not start at the Sixth Annual Messiah Sing-A-Long: Christ the Word Presbyterian Church; 7 pm; kindergarten age of five and end at 18. Education of a child starts in the womb and never Soloists include Curtis Cook, Celesta Kirk, Sarah Dionne, Robert Fredrick and Don ends. Until we reach that understanding – that a literate society begets a literate society White; Toledo First Seventh Day Adventist First Church( 419-329-1100 – all the manipulation of scores and years in school will avail us absolutely nothing. Nurses Guild Annual Candlelight Service: New Prospect Baptist Church; 4 pm; Our biggest challenge is to create an environment, with the help of educators and government officials, non-profits and business enterprises, of education and literacy. A Speaker is Rev. Casey Diggins: 419-241-2624 city that reads, for example. A city in which parents are encouraged to read to and speak December 18 to their children from the moment they are born. Studies have shown that kids from lower income homes have on average, at the age of St. Paul MBC Faith Friday: 7 pm; Speaker Rev. Allen Smith, associate minister three, a vocabulary of about 550 words. On the other hand, those from upper income families have on average a vocabulary of more than 1,100 words. It’s a discrepancy that can be December 25 corrected but certainly not in our challenged educational systems. Merry Christmas!! The model for a holistic, womb to adulthood educational approach is Geoffrey Canada’s Thomas Temple C.O.G.I.C. 5th Annual Free Christmas Dinner: 1 to 3 pm Harlem Children’s Zone that he started in 1990 and has so impressed President Obama that he would like to have the system replicated in 20 American cities. Toledo is not likely to December 26 – January 1 be one of those 20, we’ll have to find our own way. Kwanzaa 2009: “Hope, Change & Unity;” Wayman Palmer Community Center We hope that the next superintendent and our next mayor can take a fresh look at YMCA; Doors open 5 pm nightly: 419-471-1912 education, combine resources and begin to change the very culture of Toledo’s educational environment. The Harlem Children’s Zone might be a good place to start to look for inspiration. The Sojourner’s Truth Toledo’s Truthful African-American The Financial Design Group Owned and Operated Newspaper is proud to welcome Kevin McQueen Publisher Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor Kevin S. 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Ohio, has has traditionally kept secret She adds, “Child and Church in New York City on Yet by comparison, there the eighth highest rate in the any family information that is sexual abuse is a silent shame. April 4, 1967, exactly a year were only 19 mentions of the nation of 3.27 fatalities per difficult or shameful. And although abuse costs before he was assassinated. savage December 2007 beat- 100,000 children. In addition, there are many each American household King stated, “A time ing death of Tayvon Evans, a Yet there have been no in the black community who $1,400 per year in direct and comes when silence is be- local 23-month-old toddler cries for the removal of any have been vocal and outspo- indirect costs, we don’t want trayal.” While King used the and victim of child abuse. public administrator or offi- ken on issues of black wealth, to talk about it and so the statement to express his op- While the national media cial, no marches or press con- achievement and individual problem becomes more per- position to the Viet Nam war coverage of the murder of 5- ferences by the religious com- accomplishment but skepti- vasive.” and the policies of the year-old Shaniya Davis, who munity and no mass meeting, cal of a perceived media fas- For certain, the days of Lyndon Johnson administra- was recently found aban- photo ops or public pro- cination with black pathol- perceiving children as some- tion, there are 21st Century doned in a wooded area of nouncements in Toledo by ogy and are quick to usher thing or someone to be seen n. 1. The delivering up or issues affecting the commu- North Carolina might be con- local or national civil rights from their consciousness any and not heard are long gone. giving over (by breach of nity and society for which sidered an exception, unre- leaders or groups. black images of dysfunction Even more apparent is that trust) to the enemy. 2. A the same principle of betrayal solved cases such as Asha With 753,357 reported vic- or that align with racial ste- 21st Century living is more dif- treacherous violation of con- by silence is profoundly true Degree, a missing then nine- tims of child maltreatment reotypes. ficult than ever for anyone. fidence. Soule’s Dictionary and relevant. year-old girl near Charlotte, nationally – including ne- Likewise, the post-civil But for children – particularly of English Synonyms After weeks of public criti- last seen by a truck driver glect, physical and sexual rights black church has been those who by virtue of their There may be no sadder cism for allegedly euthanizing (who failed to stop or inquire) abuse, psychological mal- focused on themes such as race, class or age are deemed human act, nor one more pain- too many dogs, Lucas walking down the road at 4 treatment and medical ne- prosperity, heaven, or rules, “expendable,” it is precarious ful, bruising and physically County Dog Warden Tom a.m. on February 14, 2000; or glect, where is the outrage? rituals and traditions and si- at best. or emotionally-scarring than Skeldon resigned effective Finlea Mitchell, a pregnant Although abuse affects all lent on issues such as abuse, In a society which re- the base, despicable act of December 31, according to 15-year-old missing in Spring- ethnic and socio-economic poverty, violence, literacy or sponds only to the noisiest aiding and abetting those recent media reports. One field, Ohio since Sunday, groups, often race and pov- health and mortality. segments of the masses, the who are set out to harm some- local television station had November 22 and scores of erty causes those victims who This plays right into the lack of a grassroots, media- one vulnerable to our trust 335 broadcast mentions of other underpublicized miss- do not fit the image of “blond hand of the perpetrator, says supported public outcry over and confidence. the “dog controversy” ac- ing and abused black chil- blue-eyed innocence or pu- Pamela Crabtree, a child the torture and killing of our Betrayal sometimes en- cording to its website. The dren continure to endure need- rity” to be virtually ignored abuse survivor and president children is more than merely tices us into believing that its Toledo Blade newspaper less suffering or even death by the media, according to of Yell & Tell:Stop Child letting them down, it is be- loathesomeness has gone posted 53 separate mentions because their victimization is Henry Giroux, PhD. Abuse Now, Inc. an agency trayal. undetected because the act or articles – from Lucas allowed to continue without Also, African-Americans, she founded in 2004. “The Contact Rev. Donald is sometimes passively com- County Commissioner Ben protest. who possess the highest perpetrator, who will abuse Perryman, D.Min., at mitted. Further, it is even more Konop’s call for an investi- Child fatalities are the rates of victimization at 16.7 an average of 750 children [email protected] abhorrent and execrable gation into the death of a dog tragic consequence of mal- when it is a collective trans- after it was tranquilized by a treatment, according to the gression. deputy warden and demands U.S. Department of Health That was the point being for Skeldon’s ouster to then and Human Services which driven home in a historic ad- Toledo mayoral candidate estimates 1,760 child fatality THREE LATE THOUGHTS ON THE ELECTION RESULTS…… By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Editorial out spent, mayor designate run again. Bell ran into the burning build- Toledo needs more people ing of One Government Cen- to run as independents and ter party politics and is and thus change the mind set of will be putting out the fires both political parties and to started by pyromaniac Carty get new ideas in the system. Finkbeiner a/k/a: lame duck Bell will be able to employ mayor. savvy people from both sides The sooner Carty can of the aisle and now that word clean out his $9999.99 shower “aisle” will include indepen- stall (remember that bit of fi- dents. To the victor belong nancial trickery done early in the spoils! his term?), the sooner this (2) Well Fran Lawrence, city can gather its wits about the Queen For Life of the To- itself and move on. ledo Federation of Teachers, The fat cat party bosses is so excited over the defeat (1) Well, do not let anyone were using old policy papers of vocal school board mem- kid you, my friend, the Demo- of they being the only pony ber Darlene Fisher that she cratic fat cat party bosses are show in town and simply be- will probably need a two- still crying in their beers at lieved that the old alliances month-long prescription of bars all across the city. Not including the strong bloc vot- extra strength Valium to calm crying really but sobbing ing of the docile Negro voter her down. Darlene Fisher was heavily because they lost would take them over the top not the worst school board both the mayor’s office (after with Keith Wilkowski. member ever…as purport- all of these years) to an eight- Not this time. Both candi- edly quoted from Her High- year absentee independent dates were qualified to serve ness Fran Lawrence. Darlene and a municipal court judge- and to lead but when you Fisher just didn’t kiss Fran’s ship to a “johnny come lately” start relying on your past his- ring on command. Fisher’s Republican newbie who tory as a done deal to win loss is a loss for the commu- works in Wood County! Go mayoral elections, you are nity, the school board and its figure. doomed. Too bad that judi- becoming a progressive The party of the donkey cial candidate Ian English was board. got a swift beat down by the a casualty of these divisive My prediction? “machine” of Mike Bell & party/race politics. Hopefully The school board will re- Company. Out gunned and he will dust himself off and (Continued on Page 4) Page 4The Sojourner’s Truth December 02, 2009 Politics as Usual – The Musical Chairs of Term Limits By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor Now that the most recent That move opens up the ond four-year term in the Sen- who is … and you probably representative, Ujvagi, but the seat will encompass an area political campaign season has presidency for another con- ate, having served in the House saw this one coming, term lim- Democratic side of the race will larger than that in which either come to an end with the early tentious battle – they are virtu- in 2001 and 2002. ited from continuing in the seat also, in all likelihood, include Brown or Ujvagi have com- November elections, it’s time ally always contentious, after Fedor has held leadership she has held since January McNamara. peted. for the next one to begin. And all. Councilman Michael positions in the Senate such 2002. Brown is actually in her McNamara has not offi- Closer to home, after an elec- according to all indications – it Ashford, who served briefly in as minority leader, minority fifth term, having been ap- cially decided about the run tion in which six at-large seats has begun in earnest. the position in the second half whip and assistant minority pointed to fill the seat vacated yet, but the fact that he has in Toledo City Council were As 2010 approaches, seats of 2007 and has been frequently whip but she is term limited by Jack Ford when he was given up his presidency is a decided, with relatively few are open locally in the Ohio mentioned as a candidate for from running for re-election in elected mayor. pretty clear signal of which surprises, one might have as- House and Senate districts, the position, has disavowed 2010. Brown worked for the City way he is leaning and while sumed that all would be quiet primarily because of the issue any interest this time around. In order to continue her of Toledo for 32 years before Brown and Ujvagi will be tout- in City Council chambers for of term limits and how to work Newly elected at-large Re- public service, Fedor is seek- being elected to City Council ing their experience, just a bit. around them. publican Councilman Rob ing to return to the House and where she served for six years McNamara has indicated that Not so. The Ohio General Assem- Ludeman, who held the presi- that would be to District 47 before her appointment in 2002 he will be mentioning the pros- Councilman Mike Craig, bly in 1992 imposed term limits dency during the first part of whose representative, Demo- to the General Assembly. She pect of his election bringing who is one of the few to have on legislators, preventing them 2007 and then lost it in a Demo- crat Peter Ujvagi, is also term is first vice president of the “fresh ideas and new perspec- expressed interest in the presi- from serving in the same cham- cratic coup to Ashford, is one limited. Ohio Legislative Black Cau- tive” to the legislature. dency, might be the favorite to ber for more than eight years – of only three Republicans on Ujvagi, now in his fourth cus and serves on the execu- “It will be competitive,” said capture the post if only by eight elected years. The legis- Council and would appear to two-year term, ran for the tive committee of the National McNamara of the donnybrook default. He may be the only lation does not prevent ambi- have little chance of gaining House seat in 2002 when he Black Caucus of State Legisla- that is rapidly approaching. “I councilman, said Ashford re- tious public servants from enough Democratic support was term limited from running tors. have a lot of respect for both cently, who could put together switching from one chamber this time around as he did sev- for re-election for Toledo City “I’ve been around for a Peter Ujvagi and Edna Brown.” the requisite seven votes. to the other in order to remain eral years ago. Council. He was president of while and have proven myself Nevertheless, said McNamara, Meanwhile, Wilma Brown, in Columbus. Ludeman, who served the Council – from 1997 to 2002 – to be an effective legislator,” “I like my chances.” who has represented the city’s Toledo also has term limit residents of District 2 before as he exited that legislative said Brown earlier this week as And what’s not to like? District 1 for the past 10 years, legislation for city elected offi- he had to bow out due to term body. she and her team were still busy In the recent race for City will be term limited from run- cials and one member of City limitations, has been on a two- And what would Ujvagi like planning the announcement Council, McNamara, running ning again in 2011 and names Council’s term expires at the year hiatus from public ser- to do now that he is prevented of her candidacy for the State at large, finished first among are already being tossed end of 2011 as a result. The vice. from continuing his run in the Senate. “I think my chances the city council candidate field, around for that seat. Aji Green, jockeying for that seat has al- McNamara has shown in- House? Naturally, he wants to are pretty good.” garnering more votes than did who ran for the Toledo Board ready begun. terest in the Ohio Senate open- run for the seat that Fedor But the question is – are her the eventual mayoral victor, of Education this past Novem- The first salvo of the 2010 ing in District 11 – one of 33 holds in the Senate. chances improved by a Mike Bell. McNamara was ber and finished out of the campaign was fired by current seats in the Senate. That dis- But not so fast, my friends. crowded field? named on 37,702 city-wide running in his first try for elected Toledo City Council President trict, which encompasses most Formidable opponents are lin- Not only will Brown have to ballots compared to Bell’s office, is said to be considering Joe McNamara, a Democrat, of eastern Lucas County – the ing up on the Democratic side square off against her fellow 36,108. The District 11 Senate a run for council. who has decided to step down greater part of Toledo and all of to battle Ujvagi. from the presidency in order to the City of Oregon – is held by One of those would be explore the possibility of run- Democrat Teresa Fedor. Fedor Democratic State Representa- ning for a state senate seat. is currently serving her sec- tive Edna Brown of District 48 Three Thoughts (Continued from Page 3)

vert to its safe old ways of administer or work in Toledo backbone of discernment singing their pledge of alle- public schools. and are bowing their knees giance to Queen Fran before If the urban schools are to Baal. It could also mean every board meeting and not good enough for your that church may be in dan- genuflecting to her every time precious kids, then they are ger of becoming she comes within 100 feet of not good enough for other lukewarm…neither hot or them. people’s kids. That is like cold… and this casino en- Who is going to cham- the head of GM driving a dorsement is merely a symp- pion the issues that Darlene Kia! tom that they have left or are Fisher fought for? Please do Can you imagine how fast leaving their first love. You not say Larry Sykes. He fell things would change in the cannot serve both God and down the stairs and broke his atmosphere and culture of Mammon. good leg selling, “I’ll be a education if teachers and ad- You would expect more watchman for minority in- ministrators and workers had from these pulpiteers than clusion” wolf tickets on the to have their kids attend the allowing or encouraging or missed $680 million school same school system out condoning grandma to bet rebuild opportunity program which they draw their pay- her monthly social security and now he just won another checks? Ever hear the check on an inside straight chance to break his other leg! phrase…”greased light- flush but truth is stranger Some things you simply do ning?” than fiction! If you initially not need to repeat. Hopefully (knock on support casinos you must Memory-challenged vot- wood!) the chemistry of this then continue to support ers really missed a chance to new board will result in it their ongoing success by en- send Larry Sykes a message being pro student and pro couraging people to go to that talk is cheap…and you parent and not a doormat for them. have no roll over minutes. Fran Lawrence’s agenda. After all, if you endorse When you have any (3) Now that the casino casino gambling, you can’t school board members who issue has passed and we will pull up your preaching robes are not used to independent soon see a Taj Mahal build- in a huff and leave the pulpit thinking and who sent or send ing rising up on or near in a snit when your church their kids to parochial or pri- Rossford, I am wondering members start dropping in vate schools but they want how many clergy ( those who I.O.U. notes into the offer- to govern your kid in a public advocated for Issue # 3) will ing plates because their school system… watch out! be taking up courses like the church money was robbed What rank hypocrisy! Science of the Poker Table the night before by the one- I have always said that a or Slot Machines 101 For arm casino slot bandits. requirement of being a school Dummies. The guff that casinos will board member should be that If you, as clergy, endorsed create more jobs and thus if you have kids, those kids the casino issue and then are needed is contra to your must attend Toledo public ran for cover under the guise professed mantra that God schools; and also any teacher of it creating jobs, do not is to be the source and sup- who teaches in the Toledo complain if your church ply all of your needs. public school system must…I members are later found to Nothing is more embar- repeat…must have their dar- be somewhat compromised rassing than seeing blind ling little Johnny or Suzie at- by this gambling issue and clergy, with aces of spades tend Toledo public schools. the attendant ills thereto. hidden in their Bibles, trying No exceptions. None. If you Clergy who backed the to lead blind church gam- do not like it…don’t run for casino nightlife have a blers. Both will throw craps the school board or teach or slipped disc in their biblical and lose. December 02, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Woodward High School Polar Bears ….Empowered! By India King Special to The Truth Reverend Jesse Jack- many languages but one He stated that if students son stopped by Wood- message. studied the same way they ward High School during During an intimate mo- prepare for a sporting his visit to the Toledo area. ment in his presentation, event, they could accom- His message for the stu- Jackson asked the foot- plish more. The veteran dents was truly empow- ball team captains, spe- civil rights leader then ering. Jackson led the stu- cific questions about their asked who would stand dents in series of his re- game plan. The captain, with him in committing nown “call and response” Carlos, stated that the two hours a day to their type chants, engaging team practiced five days studies. Several students them and ultimately com- a week, three hours a day, moved forward. mitting them to take ac- no radio or TV at practice With their commit- tions. and no girlfriends. ments, the chants rang Jackson began his When the team got out throughout the audi- speech by reminding stu- tired, they pushed for- torium. dents that these are “seri- ward even harder. Jack- “If I do my best…God ous times in which (they) son took all of Carlos’ will do the rest,” and the you live.” He shared that feedback, and used it as famed “I am somebody!” 90 percent of prison in- an analogy for studying. mates are high school drop outs. With that in mind, he led the students in various chants: “Life is full of choices cessful future. He further use their predicament to “If you can not read, and consequences. I must said that students must inspire them to achieve. you can not reason.” live the consequences of In addition to aca- my choices.” demics, Jackson pointed “ I matter, through it out that not only must all — I have the right to students learn together, dream; I matter.” but they must live to- Jackson shared with gether. He strongly en- the students that no one couraged all students to has earned the right “to learn to speak Spanish. do less than their best.” He stated that there are Specific areas of im- provement that he mentioned were the high drop out rates of high school- aged students, students making babies that they can not afford to raise and students engaging in violence which lead to the planning of funerals rather than futures. “I must get the glory out of my story!” The son of a teen mom himself and born at home due to not having health care, Jackson said that his story was not always glorious. His humble and often troubled beginnings stand as a testimony that students can not allow their unfavorable predica- ments to hinder a suc-

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Living at peace debate over the future of fewer than one in three con- getting smart about their poli- word; “PEACE” makes me you’ll find that your life is could quite possibly be your health care, it is more impor- sumers strongly understands cies and tapping into the re- feel calm. Try it, say the word much less stressful and you’ll answer to better health and tant than ever for consumers the cost factors that deter- sources available, consum- slowly “PEACE” … Feeling live healthier. change the negative readings to get smart about their health mine their health insurance ers will be more confident anything? Wow – that’s pretty deep on your physical chart like insurance coverage. How- premiums. Additionally, a about their insurance choices Some of you may be won- isn’t? 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I am just mak- pretty hard for people to put Warren by saying that we aware of some key aspects of toward understanding health These tips can help con- ing a concerted effort to live their pride aside, especially should try the following: their health insurance cover- insurance trigger clear finan- sumers better understand differently starting NOW! when they’ve been criticized, 1. Plan a Peace Meeting age that can have a signifi- cial implications. their health insurance needs Today I heard a message degraded or trampled upon. Now cant effect on their wallets. “In this economic environ- and requirements so they can on Peace given by Lee Powell Everyone’s first instinct is to 2. Empathize with Their In the survey of 1,000 con- ment, consumers need to better protect their loved ones at my church at Cedar Creek fight back, take revenge, and (others) Feelings sumers conducted Oct. 21- understand all of the factors and themselves. and it just rocked my world! I show them whose boss. But 3. Attack the Problem not 26, only six in ten consumers that impact the cost of their ·Conduct a Coverage never experienced a teaching you have to ask yourself, the Person (61 percent) understand their health insurance,” said Ohio Checkup: By getting smart about their health insurance coverage, consumers can more easily understand the cost implications of various There is a difference procedures and services. For unmatched example, going to an out-of- network doctor versus in- EXPERTISE IN HOSPICE CARE network traditionally costs a consumer much more for the All hospices are not the same. Only Hospice of Northwest Ohio has been serving the community same type of service. Do your for 28 years with hospice care as our only focus. homework, research all the options available and review “They managed my mom’s pain so well that she could still enjoy life.” your insurance policy before Our highly-specialized medical team, pharmacist, nurses, therapists and aides will keep your making any decisions. loved one comfortable so you can better enjoy your time together. ·Take Advantage of Your family Employer’s Open-Enrollment “Their doctors made house calls, and help was available 24/7.” Period: Employer Open En- SUPPORT Hospice of Northwest Ohio has nine doctors fully devoted to hospice care. 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Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Gifts from the Kitchen Bay Park Patrice Powers-Barker Program Assistant, Family Nutrition Program Community OSU Extension Guest Column Give Yourself the Gift of while the gourmet cook would copper, brass, zinc, antimony Potato Soup Mix Hospital to Host Time like a tasty, low-sodium spice and cadmium. Other good Ingredients: Why pay more for conve- blend. For many, it is helpful containers for gifts include 1 ¾ cup instant nience food items from the if you use ingredients that mugs for soup or drink mixes mashed potato flakes Free Vascular store? Make your own reci- are low sodium. Look for (put the mix in a plastic stor- 1 ½ cups dry milk powder pes to save money and time. those ingredients as you age bag first before putting it 2 tablespoons chicken For example, consider potato choose different recipes. Test in the mug) or salt or cheese boullion granules (look for Screenings soup. You can easily make it out new recipes to make sure shakers for spice mixes. There low-sodium, if you’d like) Special to The Truth from scratch for a limited cost, that the item tastes good, and are many choices of decora- 1 teaspoon dried parsley using fresh potatoes, carrots, the instructions are easy to tive food storage bags and ¼ teaspoon pepper Bay Park Community Hospital (BPCH) will host free onions and low-fat milk. But follow. containers at local discount ¼ teaspoon dried thyme vascular screenings, Mon., Dec. 14, 1 – 4 p.m., for those when you are in a hurry and or craft stores. ½ teaspoon seasoning salt who qualify. need to grab a convenience Thrifty Shopping Optional: 1 tablespoon item, how much money are To stretch your food dol- Decorating Gift Contain- dried chives The free health screenings are offered monthly and you spending? lar, look for sales, compare ers include screenings of the carotids, aorta and legs. To A can of potato soup from costs of store brand to na- The way the gift is pre- Kitchen Directions: qualify, participants must be over the age of 65, or over the store usually has two to tional brand, compare cost of sented can be almost as pleas- Combine all the dry ingre- the age of 50 with a history of one or more of the following two and a half servings and smaller verses larger sizes and ing as the food itself. Notice dients in a bowl and stir. Pour risk factors: diabetes, family history of vascular disease, costs a little less than $2.00. buy food in season when it is the gift sets at the stores such all ingredients into a quart jar high cholesterol, high blood pressure or smoking. A bag of instant potato soup least costly. Purchase shelf- as hot chocolate in mugs, or divide ½ cup of mix into for eight servings costs stable ingredients such as selling for much more than eight zip top baggies for indi- The carotid scan is a painless ultrasound test to help around $4.00. Try the recipe flour, sugar and nuts in bulk the cost of the instant hot vidual servings. Add direc- identify the risk of stroke; the aortic scan is a painless below, using shelf-stable in- to trim costs. Before grocery cocoa. In some cases it is nice tions (below) to make the ultrasound test to detect an abdominal aneurysm—a gredients for your own in- shopping, re-read the recipe to use a container that will be potato soup. potentially fatal condition; and Peripheral Arterial Dis- stant potato soup and spend to make sure you have all the used after the food has been ease (PAD) testing measures the circulation in the legs less than $1.60 for eight serv- ingredients and equipment used. Use a kitchen towel Directions for Making to detect PAD. ings! Not only can you enjoy added to your shopping list. instead of paper to wrap the Potato Soup: these ideas in your own gift. To make one serving, An abdominal aneurysm often has no symptoms and kitchen, these can also be Food Safety Your decorations can be place ½ cup soup mix in bowl is left undetected unless discovered during a routine packaged to give as gifts for Before any food prepara- as simple as attaching the or large mug. Stir in one cup physical exam or chest X-ray. PAD affects eight to 12 the holidays. tion, clear and sanitize work recipe to the container or you of boiling water until smooth. million Americans, and people with PAD are three to four area and wash hands with can add scrap fabric, ribbon, Enjoy! times more likely to die of a heart attack or stroke. What Kinds of Recipes? soap and water. Make sure or colored paper to decorate To make convenience that containers are clean and the outside of the package. In December, Ohio State Medicare-qualified seniors are eligible for a one-time foods, look for recipes with completely dry before add- Let kids help decorate the University Extension, Lucas aortic aneurysm screening exam within the first 12 months all dry ingredients such as: ing any ingredients. container with samples of County will have displays on of enrollment. (Please inform the screener at the time of uncooked rice or pasta, dry their artwork. Tie on a candy “Gifts From the Kitchen” at exam to qualify.) Those currently being treated for cereal, pretzels, dry beans, Storage or Gift Containers cane, small whisk or measur- different community events. vascular disease cannot receive vascular screenings. nuts, dry milk, flour, sugar, Use only containers that ing spoon for added decora- Information for this article chocolate chips, spices and are designed to store food tions. Labeling food gifts is was adapted from Lisa Mar- For more information, or to register, please call 419- herbs. None of these ingredi- safely. Canning jars, for ex- recommended, especially if tin, EFNEP Kansas State 690-7845. ents will have to be refriger- ample, make great containers nuts or other foods that some University Extension and the ated or frozen. for food mixes. If using can- are allergic to are included in recipe was from Washington If this is a gift, what would ning jars, make sure they do the recipe. Add a copy of the the recipient like best? For not have chips or cracks. recipe in a holiday card. Try example, a young family Avoid containers that con- this recipe for instant potato might enjoy a quick snack mix tain toxic metals, such as lead, soup. Appeal (Continued from Page 6) drug lists. Generally, open age. To find out more, con- ployees are usually required enrollment occurs just once a tact the Ohio Department of to pay a monthly contribu- year and, if you miss that Insurance at 1-800-686-1526 tion too. If an employer offers time, you likely will not be or by visiting a choice of plans, the able to enroll in your em- www.insurance.ohio.gov. employee’s monthly contri- ployer-sponsored health in- ·State Consumer Protec- bution may differ depending surance program or make tions: Ohio law provides a on the plan selected. When changes to your options un- variety of important protec- selecting a plan, consider the til the following year. Check tions through state law. These level of benefits that is right with your human resources may include the appeal of for you, and the amount of department to see when your denial of coverage decisions the monthly contribution. company’s open enrollment within the insurance company Picking the right plan is im- period begins and ends, and or to an impartial external re- portant when you need when your policy goes into viewer; prompt payment of health care services. effect. claims; access to certain spe- ·Create a Rainy Day Fund: ·Contact the Ohio Depart- cialists and health care pro- It is crucial that consumers ment of Insurance: Depart- viders; and coverage of spe- put aside savings into a rainy ment staff are ready to help cific treatments and services. day fund to cover any ex- with any question or com- Please visit penses in case an emergency plaint a consumer may have www.insurance.ohio.gov/ happens. One way to do that about coverage. With many Consumer/pages/ is with a Flexible Spending health insurance policy de- healthcoverageappealtoolkit.aspx Account (FSA). Health insur- tails developed and managed for more information. ance policies do not always at the state level, consumers ·Insurance Premiums: pay for such procedures as should reach out to their state With employer-sponsored allergy tests or braces, but an insurance commissioner to coverage, the employer usu- FSA can help save on these learn more about how their ally pays for most of the cost out-of-pocket costs by allow local laws affect their cover- of coverage. However, em- (Continued on Page 10) Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth December 02, 2009

Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Before & After By Angela Steward, Fitness Motivator Guest Column

I love sharing my fit- spouse commented on my family members went on a ness journey with others weight too. “Wow - What seven-day cruise – un- and motivating them to you gonna do Biggums?” healthy foods are offered begin their own fitness That really hurt, but it was 24 hours a day. My thought journey! I also love teach- a valid question. Thanks was that if I could pass up ing exercise classes Don for keeping it real, the fattening, unhealthy seven days a week and for real! food, make healthier writing a monthly article (4) And of course, I choices, and control my por- for the Sojourner’s Truth. wrote about my dreaded tions for seven days, surely At the end of every trip to Dillard’s, where I I could make healthier food article I list my cell num- broke down in tears in choices in my everyday life. ber and email address for the dressing room be- I also walked in the morn- any questions or com- cause a size 16 dress was ing or participated in fitness ments you may have, or too tight and the sales classes to get my body ad- to share your own fitness I had no idea what an but deep down inside, I (2) I went to my doc- lady was bringing a size justed to exercising daily. experiences. I usually impact these BEFORE was hurt and mad at my- tor for my yearly physi- 18 to my dressing room. In only seven days, I receive a few calls and and AFTER pictures self for letting my weight cal and complained about These situations and ex- began to feel better! I soon emails after every article. would make. They old get so out of control. I my sore knees and swol- periences brought me out realized making healthier Thank you! saying is true: a picture is wondered why no one len ankles. I had no en- of denial! food choices, watching my My November 6 ar- worth a thousand words. ever commented about ergy and felt sluggish! I I’m sure there were food portions and exercis- ticle titled “From 140 to I have always talked my weight gain. Perhaps asked her for medication many, many people and ing regularly, would allow 240 in 30” encouraged a about how much I used to they felt they shouldn’t to give me energy and to incidents that pushed me me to look and feel FABU- lot of WOMEN AND weigh, but seeing the BE- tell me what I already take away my knee and to begin my fitness jour- LOUS every day for the MEN to contact me, FORE picture must have know. But I didn’t know. ankle pain. She told me I ney, and stay motivated! rest of my life! thanking me for sharing made non-believers, be- In my mind I still looked was overweight. She also I am truly thankful for This holiday take a BE- my story, because it’s lievers! the same. I was in denial said if I lost 40 pounds the every person, situation FORE picture. Look at it. their story. The article When looking at my and didn’t know how to pain in my knees and and experience that Are you where you want to tells you how I gained pictures, my family mem- come out of it. ankles would disappear. helped me to improve my be physically? If not, take 100 pounds over a 30- bers (including my hus- Fortunately, several I was offended and I let health and lifestyle. the first step towards im- year period!! That par- band) commented that things happened within a her know it! Believe it or not, holi- proving your health, fitness ticular article also they just don’t remember year to bring me out: (1) She was offended that day time is a wonderful level and appearance. Fo- showed my BEFORE and me being that heavy. Even One of my best friends in I was offended – and she time to begin your fitness cus on your AFTER pic- AFTER pictures. I re- though I was around them Atlanta (big hugs to let me know it. She has journey. I know you are ture! Commit To Be Fit!!!! ceived well over 50 phone every day, they never re- Marty) – made a com- been my doctor for many probably thinking – that Have a Blessed Holiday calls and over 30 emails ally saw how unhealthy I ment about my weight years, so at the time she doesn’t make sense, but Season! responding to the article had become. I was over- while I was visiting her, felt very comfortable in honestly that’s when I Questions, comments, and pictures and also re- weight; I lacked energy, not rude, but just enough being honest with me – to began my fitness journey. etc., contact: questing information motivation and self-con- to open my eyes to see this day I love Kelly – she Right before Thanksgiv- Angela Steward @ about my exercise fidence. I dressed nice, how much weight I had saved me – Thank You! ing many years ago, my [email protected] classes. got my nails and hair done, truly gained. (3) Of course, my ex- husband and I and several Cell: 419-699-9399

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Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Section Sponsored by NHA • Health Book Review Stand by Her: A Breast Cancer Guide for Men by John W. Anderson c.2009, Amacom $18.95 / $23.95 Canada 257 pages, includes index By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor She always said you knew what to do, she agnosed with breast can- daughter, sister or friend were her hero. batted her eyelashes in cer and you can’t fix this. – is handed a diagnosis When there was a fun. She says you’re her You’re terrified, and you that changes her life, mouse trapped in the hero. You can fix any- don’t know what to do to your first, natural fear is basement, you hauled it thing. make things better. You of losing her. Anderson out and she mock- She makes you laugh. can start by reading says the good news is swooned. The disposal But now, nothing’s Stand by Her by John that if the cancer is found made a weird noise, you funny. She was just di- W. Anderson. early, she has a 98 per- Long before John cent survival rate. Keep Anderson married his that in mind. Also remem- wife, Sharon, Anderson’s ber that she has a 70-75 Appeal mother died of breast percent chance of keep- (Continued from Page 7) cancer. Her death was a ing her breasts. blow made worse when During the next few ing you to set aside pre- choosing the coverage that Caryl, his mother’s best months, you’ve got a tax dollars for uninsured is right for you and your medical expenses and child family — visit friend, received her own challenge ahead of you, care. Ask your human re- www.insurance.ohio.gov diagnosis. And weeks though. She’ll need to sources department about and after Sharon learned she choose her “cancer your employer’s FSA and www.InsureUonline.org had breast cancer, armed forces,” and she’ll what types of expenses can and call the Department’s Anderson’s sister was need you to lend an extra be reimbursed through the toll-free consumer hotline diagnosed, too. ear. She’ll need rest, so program. Be aware, how- at 1-800-686-1526 with any Having supported four you’ll have to pick up the ever, that any unused money insurance questions. women with the disease, slack. She’ll need to in an FSA does not roll over Survey Methodology Anderson realized that know you still love her, to the next year, so try to The NAIC conducted there are hundreds of so say it often. estimate your costs care- the Health Insurance IQ fully at the beginning of the study Oct. 21-26. The par- thousands of men who Learn to listen and lis- year. ticipant sample included a undoubtedly feel as he ten some more. Hold her More Information nationally representative felt: confused, scared, hand when she needs it. For additional informa- sample of 1,000 American worried, ineffectual. For Make her as comfortable gies, Stand by Her is tionship. While his ad- tion about auto, home, life adults ages 18 and older with them, he wrote this book. as possible when she one of those books that vice is (understandably) and health insurance op- a margin of error +/- 3.1 per- When a woman you comes home from the should sit in every re- skewed to husbands, he tions — as well as tips for cent in 95 out of 100 cases. love – wife, girlfriend, hospital. Be the “bad covery room in the coun- also extends it to fathers, guy” and limit visitors, if try. brothers, friends and sig- that’s what she wants. Author John W. nificant others. Understand that there Anderson’s advice is If you or your loved are going to be bumps in sound and useful be- one has just received a the road to recovery, and cause of his own experi- breast cancer diagnosis, seek help if you need it. ences in what he calls I can’t recommend And never, ever make a “an exclusive men’s Stand by Her enough. face, act disgusted, or club” which no one wants Keep it on-hand for the mention that reconstruc- to join. He’s gently truth- hero in both of you. tion might be a chance to ful about the realities and “go bigger.” challenges you’re both Despite some slight about to face, what to do Visit Us Online overgeneralizations – all (and not), as well as what at of which can be forgiven can happen afterward to www.THETRUTHTOLEDO.com – and a few silly analo- your marriage or rela- The Lima Truth December 02, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 11 The Giving Season – Ohioans Helping Other Ohioans By Vickie Shurelds The Truth’s Lima Reporter of Americans celebrating any family’s favorite cook. pantries, food banks and hoods; elected officials tak- for a few lucky families, life. Many parents are fac- There were those who groups like Harvest for the ing the lead in offering to 2009 will end on a much ing the realities of our 2009 came who were not on the Hungry. Even with the out- put actual meals on the higher note. But, with the economy. list but none were turned reach of these beneficial tables of their constituents, knowledge of a half million As Jerry Lewis, owner away. It didn’t take long to programs, there are still and business owners who children in Ohio living in of Lima area McDonalds, hand over the feast-mak- hungry families in Ohio – choose a day to give back poverty, it becomes a time prepares for his annual ing items, obviously the not just at Thanksgiving, but to the communities that of renewal, revival, and re- Community Day Thanks- event could have replicated every day of the year. make their companies suc- assessment concerning giving Dinner at the the fishes and loaves story The governor’s office cessful. what it means to survive in U.S. Census statistics Veteran’s Memorial Civic in the Bible, there are so has come out strongly in As the Christmas/Ha- our communities. indicate that almost one and and Convention Center, many in need. But all who support of The Benefit nukkah/Kwanzaa season Nearly 3,000 food banks a half million Ohioans are other groups are at work to came were served and Bank, which works with approaches, city residents serve the 88 counties in living in poverty. About half see that family home tradi- there were many smiling faith-based activities, social will find the economic cli- Ohio. They are relentless a million children under the tions continue. faces leaving the Church service organizations and mate has not had an impact in their efforts to keep food age of 18 are living in pov- There is reason to be- parking lot. non-profit agencies to close on the organizers of gift, on the table of every Ohio erty. Just one out of every lieve there will be another On Sunday, Lima City the gap for families facing food and events for fami- family. Then, there are folks three households has at least increase in the amount of Councilman Derry Glenn difficult financial times by lies. The bells still ring at like the Congregation of one adult who is working people who attend this year. and his wife Judi held their identifying additional ser- the hand of the Salvation Fourth Street Missionary but even they are unable to The dinner is open to every annual Thanksgiving feast vices for which they may Army. Breakfast, lunch and Baptist Church, and Derry make ends meet. resident regardless of their giving day at the Fresh and be eligible. Those interested dinners with Santa will still and Judi Glenn – helping Ohio food banks are fac- situation. Volunteers dish Faded Barber Shop on East may visit their website at be offered. one neighbor at a time. ing unprecedented de- out the holiday meals and Kibby Street. Three hun- thebenefitbank.com. Typ- Christmas wishes will Guess those are reasons mands serving over 1.6 man tables that are laden dred and fifty families re- ing in your zip code on the continue to take place and enough to be thankful. million people between July with coats, non-perishables ceived a turkey, a box of landing page will give you a 1 and September 30, 2008. and other donations which mashed potatoes and a box listing of the nearest site 711 MORAN A figure that shows a 46 feasters may place in bags of stuffing – essentials that and allow you to take a TOLEDO, OH 43607 percent increase that has and take with them. could be the turnaround quick test to assess your grown over the past five Fourth Street Mission- point for anyone who was eligibility. years. Further breakdown ary Baptist Church led by wondering what they could Ultimately, though it still of those numbers indicate Reverend Ernest Stephens be thankful for this year. comes down to neighbors that 213,000 are seniors, gave away the makings for Just the day before, the helping neighbors one day 618,000 are children. 200 Thanksgiving dinners Glenns had given out the at a time. Churches reach- on Saturday. same meal to residents of ing out to their congrega- Happy Thanksgiving. Church members were Lima Towers and other tion and their neighbor- Throughout Ohio, includ- asked to submit the names sites that work with the ing the city of Lima, there of family or friends who needy and working poor in are people in need, strug- were in need over the holi- his ward. gling to face their day-to- days and the Church, living The economy has had a day existence and now, with up to its tradition of “Look- profound effect on the the coming of the holidays, ing up to Worship, Reach- American family. Unfortu- there is increasing appre- ing Out to Serve” gave out nately, those who were al- hension. There’s an expec- turkeys, potatoes, canned ready hard-pressed to sur- tation this time of vegetables and other vive are now pushed under year…feasts aplenty and staples that could be made the radar, being crushed by all the traditional indications into a delicious dinner by new applications for food Old West End Restaurant (Corner of Delaware and Collingwood)

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For about a month now, Parents of children with Joan Crawford, A Per- Collected Plays of Mart you’ve been on a mission. special needs will want to sonal Biography by Char- Crowley. This book con- You’ve been doing a bit read Josie’s Story by Sor- lotte Chandler. This book, tains six complete plays, in- of spying and stealth is the rel King. This is a book which includes interviews cluding “The Boys in the name of your game. Bravely, about a mother who became done with the diva herself, Band”, and it will make your you’ve ventured forward in advocate when her covers Crawford’s loves theatre lover smile. search of your prey, always daughter’s medical care and her films. Hint: wrap it If your giftee loves a aware, eyes constantly rov- went seriously, terribly up with a DVD of “What- novel experience, then be ing. You’re not sure what wrong. Also look for The ever Happened To Baby sure to give Lois Lenz, Les- your target looks like, but Horse Boy by Rupert Jane?” bian Secretary by Monica you’re confident you’ll Isaacson, which is the story POETRY Nolan. This novel is, well, know it when you see it. of a father’s search for the Is there a poet-at-heart it’s about a lesbian secre- Able to leap tall trees in a best care for his autistic on your gift list? Then look tary and the world of work- single bound, speedier than son. for Generous Fiction by ing women with passionate shoppers at a buy-one-get- If this is the first year Michael Cervin. Billed as desires. Do I need to say one bin, more powerful than with a new grandbaby in “the anti-poetry poetry that it’s humorous? Do I a 75-percent-off sale, the family, then here’s a book”, this collection is need to say that this is a you’re invincible. book that New Grandma will quirky, fun, and would book you give, if nothing Whew. Holiday shop- cherish: Eye of My Heart, make a great stocking but for the hilarious title ping is hard work. edited by Barbara Graham. stuffer. and cool cover? More gifts So how about some re- In this book, 27 writers GLBT AUTHORS to look for: Where the Girls lief? How about one-stop penned their ideas and feel- Somebody on your gift Are, edited by D.L. King, shopping at your local ings – good and bad – about to splitting. It’s funny and book about what really hap- list has a sense of humor. (an anthology of lesbian bookstore? Here are some being a grandmother. Not heart-tugging, and will pens when Man turns into So wrap up I Told You So erotica), and Verge by Z more great suggestions – just for brand-new Grand- make her smile. Daddy. by Kate Clinton, because Egloff (a quirky story of part two in our series – to mas, this book would make What happens after the And speaking of Dad- you know it will be a wel- love, bad decisions, and get you going (and to a nice gift for one who’s baby? If you’ve got a new dies, Do-Over! by Robin come present. This collec- filmmaking). shorten your gift-buying got plenty of experience. mother on your gift list, Hemley is a book about a tion of essays is one of those AFRICAN AMERICAN load)…. Got teens? Someone on wrap up Life After Birth by man who decides to go back books that will make your AUTHORS FAMILY AND your list does – and he or Kate Figes. This book dis- to being a kid and re-visit- giftee call you to read pas- For any child age 10 to PARENTING she growls about it all the cusses what really could ing all those embarrassing sages aloud. Better yet, just 14, My Name is Henry Bibb Ever wonder about the time. So smile, and give happen – the exhaustion, things that happened when borrow it back in the New by Afua Cooper is a histori- people who care for kids? them Teenagers Suck by the emotions, and how her he was younger. Perfect for Year. cal novel they’ll love. It’s Read about nannies and Joanne Kimes and R.J. life will change. 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And mystery… but it’s all true. will appeal to anyone who of a family that adopted and for first-time Dad, wrap up The old-movie buff on played air (or real) guitar. “adopted” boys who had Home Game by Michael your list will enjoy opening Hint: wrap it up with a new little, and gave them every- Lewis, a funny, heartfelt Not the Girl Next Door: CD or concert tickets. thing in the form of sup- Do you have a Drama port, guidance, and love. Queen on your gift list? If Hint: wrap it up along with so, give him (or her) more a donation to your giftee’s drama by wrapping up The (Continued on Page 14) December 02, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Music Production and Writing Your Own Christmas Wish List By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture

group of black males at money alone off that hit will Before computer-based a few years into this de- You will hear screams of least three deep who you have Soulja Boy iced out music production and home cade, my partner and I came frustration and you will find may witness in each other’s for decades to come. recording really fell into the back from NYC and bought yourself being dragged to midst, if you approach them And with talent-less mu- hands of the average man, computers and the learn- come and listen to just a I am certain at least one of sic comes artless art and all aspiring producers were ing curve began. Be ad- piece of it all coming to- them aspires to do music or mindless drivel. enamored with which key- vised, producing music in gether. is currently involved in the It should be noted that board to get next. Looking this day and age won’t per- I did the same thing to music scene. Future rap- Soulja Boy infuriated a in catalogs, staring at mit you to be 100 percent my mom ... and my co-pro- pers or producers let them large number of African- Rolands, Yamahas, Korgs, artistic. ducer did the same to my tell it. Americans when at an Kurzweils and more. You’ve got to be 30 per- aunt. In some cases it has be- awards show he was taped A keyboard... a music cent scientist, 50 percent I don’t know what the come sickening to watch a saying “...shout out to the workstation was all you re- artist and 20 percent glut- industry holds for us these craft many of us have stud- slavemasters. ally needed (maybe a drum ton for punishment in order days... even locally. ied and taken as a lifelong Without them we’d still machine). to make all the technology From 2000 to about 2004 endeavor become nothing be in Africa. We wouldn’t Legendary area pro- work together to even al- we made $300 per track in Every holiday season for more than a trivial flirtation be here to get this ice and ducer Reed Russell helped low you to get a peep out of Toledo and more elsewhere. the past few years I’ve no- to others. tattoos.” my partner and me see our your equipment. But still are waiting for ticed a growing trend. Soulja Boy really did Now generations are Korg o1w and Boss Dr. Words like Dithering, our breakthrough to do this Mothers often ask me change the game, and how beefed out. People 10 years Rhythm drum machine for Overruns, Latency and for a living. about a few items on their the game looked at itself. older than me hate Soulja their full potential. Legend- more will soon become part However, we couldn’t sons’ wish list that puzzle Using Fruity Loops (by Boy for what he’s doing to ary area producers Dree & of your vocabulary. picture ourselves doing them. Image Line) Soulja Boy re- the minds of their teenag- Corey Jones relied on the Oh yes, the equipment. I anything else. These dear mommies created Cadillac Don’s ers. People 10 years ASR10, and we picked up a have a few things I’d like to If that sounds like you, have very little idea about “Inside Peanut Butter younger than me don’t see few pointers from them as ask Santa for as well. welcome to the world of mu- how to go about purchas- Outside Jelly” and made the big deal. In the middle, well. So if you see a Christ- sic production. ing some of these products “Crank Dat” into an inter- I see it all. Already producing for a mas list full of MOTU, Hope Santa hooks us all or even fully what they do... national mega hit. Older mu- Married to his popular- few years, by the time 2000 Protools, M box, Tascam, up nicely. so they ask me. sicians already look down ity is the caveat “and he rolled around, pointers Behringer or even a new NOT because I’ve been on producers for stepping made his own beat.” “Turn were all others would offer computer packing three email/facebook search a music critic/columnist for away from instruments but My Swag On” was NOT because it was up to us if gigs of ram ... you have a me: a few years. since the hey day of Bad produced by him and it’s we truly learned the craft. monster in your house. [email protected] But because they know Boy & So So Def, music had his best song yet, but the After getting our first The walls will shake at me as a music producer for found a comfortable middle damage had already been four-figure check for a track night. many years. ground employing the us- done a few years ago. A growing number of age of technology with So now... in addition to teenage sons (and daugh- gifted and talented artistry everyone you know want- ters) all around Toledo are to make all the songs ing to be a rap artist, double hoping Santa Claus will you’ve heard on the radio that number and that’s how bring them all the neces- since you were a pre teen many want to make beats. sary products to record and (well, since I was, at least). Be clear. A beat maker make beats! And that balance was a and a music producer are Yes, imaginations are good thing. not the same thing. ablaze with the curiosity You could have a song Our motto at U.G.E. is and intrigue of becoming a like “Beauty” by Dru Hill, “produced by The hit maker. or “Baby Boy” by Beyonce Undergodz we don’t make So instead of just Xbox or even “Toxic” by Brittany beats.” this, or Jordan that... well Spears... and the produc- Beat makers rarely un- intentioned parents are beers behind those hits derstand song structure, ing slammed into a world used computer-gener- how to coach vocals, se- they know little about. ated sounds and patches quencing for effect and Words like but it still felt like music. many other nuances of Propellerhead, Soundforge, Played, composed, or- music production. Midi Interface, Motif and chestrated by profession- This area has a rich his- Plug Ins are all being tossed als. “Crank Dat” showed an tory of music production. around creating many dizzy entire legion of followers I can’t name everyone heads for those uninitiated that Fruity Loops software because surely someone in this enterprise. can do without the talent will get left out and I’m done In Toledo, Ohio if you factor... you don’t need any being cussed out for this see three or more black talent, just click here. year so I’ll just name those males standing together... And, honestly, what can who’ve had an impact on FOR YOUR NEXT PURCHASE OF A NEW OR PRE-OWNED VEHICLE, and I mean just any random you say? The publishing me. SEE FREDDIE MASON OVER 25 YEARS OF SERVING YOUR NEEDS!

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Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608 for the former Larchmont Elementary School The requirements for this position include: MS in Pre-demolition Asbestos/HazMat Abatement Project in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications pharmacy-related major; Two years laboratory expe- prepared by: rience involving synthetic medicinal chemistry, cell culture, analytical chemistry, and biological testing TTL Associates, Inc. of compounds; Handling of small rodents for in vivo 1915 N. 12th Street studies; Familiar with spectrophotometric measure- Toledo, Ohio 43604 ments and automated liquid handling system; Must Phone No. 419-324-2222 be fluent in spoken and written English language; Fax No. 419-321-6252 Must be able to generate summary reports. To apply, submit a cover letter (include position The Construction Manager for the Project is: title and job), a resume, as well as three professional references to: The University of Toledo, Human Re- Lathrop/Gant/Barton Malow, LLC sources Department, Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390; Fax 701 Jefferson, Suite 302 (419) 530-1490; or email [email protected], which Toledo, Ohio 43604 is preferred. Use only one method of application. Phone No. 419-776-5600 Resumes must be received by Monday, December Fax No. 877-281-0784 7th, 2009. The University of Toledo is an Equal Access, Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Any Proposed Equal for a Standard shall be submitted to the Consultant, no later than ten (10) days prior Employer and Educator. to the bid opening. If no Addendum is issued accepting the Proposed Equal, the Proposed Equal shall be considered rejected. Sealed bids will be received for:Estimates Bid Item No. 1: Asbestos/HazMat Abatement of the former Larchmont Elementary School $94,000.00 Abatement Dates: February 15, 2010 through March 5, 2010 until Deputy Director Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. (as determined by Stratum clocking (cell phone time)) and will be opened publicly and read Toledo non-profit seeks experienced individual to immediately thereafter. serve as Deputy Director with responsibilities in The pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at the former Larchmont residential development, grant funding and policy Elementary School, 1515 Slater Road, Toledo, Ohio. research. Must hold a B.A. in planning, public admin- ATTENDANCE AT THE PRE-BID MEETING IS MANDATORY FOR ALL CONTRACTORS INTENDING ON SUBMITTING A BID. istration or B.B.A. in finance, marketing, operations Bidders will be required to comply with the Toledo Public School District’s Community Inclusion Plan. analysis. A graduate degree is preferred. Candidate Contract Documents can be obtained from Toledo Blue Print, 6964 McNerney Street, Northwood, Ohio must be able to pass criminal background check. for the cost of the printing, to be paid to the printing company at the time the Salary level starts at $45,000. Send resume to: 43619, phone: (419) 661-9841 drawings are picked up. CD-Rom copies of the bid drawings are also available from Toledo Blue Print for no Search Committee, NHS of Toledo, and P.O. Box cost with the purchase of the specification books. 8125, Toledo, Ohio 43605. Submissions must be The Contract Documents may be reviewed for bidding purposes without charge during business hours at the post marked no later than 12/18/09. N.H.S. of Toledo following locations: is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maumee F.W. Dodge Plan Room The Plan Room 3521 Briarfield Blvd., Suite D 3135 South State St., Suite 210 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Maumee, OH 43537 Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA), PH: 419-861-1300 PH: 734-662-2570 located in Toledo, OH is seeking experienced appli- FX: 419-861-1325 FX: 734-662-1695 cants for this position. The position serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the LMHA, and financial University of Toledo - Capacity Bldg Builders Exchange advisor to the Executive Director and other LMHA Toledo, Ohio 43606 5555 Airport Hwy, Suite 140 Managers; plans, directs and coordinates the finan- PH: 419-530-3120 Toledo, OH 43615 cial affairs of the LMHA to include management and FX: 419-530-3242 PH: 216-661-8300 supervision of accounting, payroll and benefits, information systems, and procurement; maintains all Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce E.O.P.A. - Hamilton Building financial systems pursuant to HUD’s Asset Based 303 Morris St. 505 Hamilton St. Management/Project Based Budgeting Model and in Toledo, Ohio 43602 Toledo, Ohio 43602 accordance with GAAP accounting principles. Re- PH: 419- 351-1521 PH: 419-242-7304 quirements: Master of Business Administration degree in accounting or finance (CPA preferred); plus at Columbus F.W. Dodge Plan Room Construction Association of Michigan least three (3) years progressive Management and 1175 Dublin Rd. 43636 Woodward Ave. Supervisory work experience in accounting/finance Dublin, OH 43215-1073 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 management in the public (preferred) or private sec- PH: 614-486-6575 PH: 248-972-1014 tor. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s FX: 614-486-0544 FX: 248-972-1136 License and insurability. Salary Range: Depending upon qualifications. We do background checks and Ohio Construction News Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce this position is subject to drug and alcohol testing. 7261 Engle Rd., Suite 304 MCBAP Please note on your submittal if you are a public Cleveland, Ohio 44130 300 Madison Ave. Ste. 200 housing or Section 8 resident. Please submit cover PH: 800-969-4700 Toledo, Ohio 43604-1575 letter and resume specifying the position for which PH: 419-243-8191 you are applying to: LMHA, PO Box 477, Toledo, OH, FX: 419-241-8302 43697-0477, Attn: Eleanor L. Gore. This position is open until filled. NO PHONE CALLS Eligibility Specialists and Case Managers Custodian Visit our web site www.LucasMHA.org or call our Custodian needed for school setting – must have job line (419) 259-9537 for a complete listing of Lucas County Job and Family Services has open- boiler operator’s certificate. Fax resume to 419-535- employment opportunities. Equal employment op- ings for Eligibility Specialists and Case Managers. 5915 portunity shall be afforded to all qualified persons For more details, please visit our website at without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, www.co.lucas.oh.us and click on the “Apply for a Job” link to review the job description, mini- For Rent sex, military status, ancestry, disability or national Very nice, 3 Bedroom Houses for rent. mum requirements, salary and to apply online. origin. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to Starting at $550 with $550 deposit apply. Please submit employment applications by De- 442 Arcadia/234 Kevin Place cember 11, 2009. Sec. 8 accepted 419-389-0780 Page 16 The Sojourner’s Truth December 02, 2009 Who Doesn’t Love a Parade? Sojourner’s Truth Staff Seventy entries de- many, the best and big- water; ponies and lighted thousands of gest Holiday Parade yet. horses, clowns; a cur- viewers during the There were high rent mayor, a new mayor Downtown Holiday Pa- school bands, a bevy of and a partridge in a … rade on Saturday, No- politicians and elected no, on second glance, no vember 28, according to officials; police, fire and partridge was spotted.

Holiday Concert Series @ Main Library Special to The Truth

The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is proud to announce its Holiday Concert Series scheduled to kick-off in December in the Wintergarden at Main Library, 325 Michigan St. All concerts are FREE and open to the public. All concerts are scheduled from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Mark your calendars now! We hope to see you during our Holiday Concert Series!

Wednesday, December 9 Sylvania Northview High School Jazz Band & Jazz Cats

Thursday, December 10 Toledo School for the Arts Chamber Winds Friday, December 11 St. Ursula Academy Concert Choir Wednesday, December 16 Ottawa Hills High School Carolers Thursday, December 17 Madison Avenue School of Arts (3rd-5th Grade Choir) Friday, December 18 Toledo School for the Arts Chorus For more details, please call 419.259.5207

Did you know? Nearly half of your Library’s funding is generated from state dollars, the other half from property tax dollars. The recent 30 percent reduction in state library funding, coupled with a drop in property tax valuations, has caused a drastic $7.4 million shortfall for 2010. To survive and provide service to patrons, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library has been forced to reduce hours, staff and Library materials. Thanks for your continued support.