Volume 18, No.24“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” October 13, 2010 “TPS is very important. It is our biggest economic engine. We are interested in making the system the best that it can be. We want to help, not to take over.” – Toledo Mayor Mike Bell In This Issue Education Section Library Week BlackMarketPlace Jack Ford TPS Committee Page 10 Page 14 Page 2 Page 6 Keon’s Chronicle Classifieds Minister on Voting Kids Unlimited Page 11 Page 15 Page 3 Page 7 Like Mike Reprised St. Mark’s 55th Redfern Raps Iott Scott’s 55 at 55 Page 12 Page 16 Page 4 Page 8 Holt Selected Mercy’s Price Reception NANBPWC at Herzing Page 13 Page 5 Page 9 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth October 13, 2010 My View Community Calendar By Jack Ford October 13-16 The Truth’s Political Columnist Prayer and Prophetic Conference: New Life COGIC; Speakers – Prophet Kervin Smith of Mpls, MN; Mother Judy Hines of Atlanta; Bishop Edward Cook of New Life; 7:15 This campaign season has its share of exciting match-ups. nightly: 419-242-3278 Take the time and get out and vote. Your vote makes a real difference and you will feel better after you do so. October 14-16 Let’s talk about a few of these matchups. Mt. Sinai Pentecostal Church Fall Revival: 7 pm nightly; speaker Bishop Harry Wilson One of the most exciting races is the one for Lucas County of Chicago Commissioner to succeed the seat being vacated by Democrat Ben Konop. This race pits Sylvania Township Trustee Carol October 14-17 Contrada, a Democrat, against veteran Toledo City Council- Indiana Avenue MBC Annual Youth and Young Adult Celebration: “A Commitment man George Sarantou. Sarantou is a Republican with long to Serve Christ Faithfully;” Two night revival on the 14th and 15th at 7 pm; Guest speakers experience in city money matters. He is an investment coun- Min Perry Harris of United Vision MBC and Pastor Larry Mack of Greater Than Dreams selor by trade who has done quite well in his business. Church; Fellowship Breakfast on Saturday at 9:30 am – speaker Sis. Amanda Clark; However, previous to that, Sarantou was a social worker Sunday service at 10:50 am – speaker Sis. Jonnelle Edwards and Ward Bennet at the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation. That’s where I first met him nearly 30 years ago. He went on to volunteer exten- October 16 sively in the inner city at places such as the Frederick Douglass Community Association Local 12 UAW Civil Rights Committee Annual Dance: Local 12 hall; Live entertain- and Neighborhood Health Association. ment, hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, cash raffles and cash bar; 7 pm to midnight; 419-241- Sarantou’s experience with Toledo’s African-American and Latino communities is 9126 ext 17 or 419260-6777 important because Lucas County has so many minorities who are affected by county Grace Community Center Fundraiser: Party with a Purpose; Erie Street Market; 8 pm to midnight; Alumni party fundraiser to support neighborhood families: 419-248-2467 government such as The Source, the Mental Health Board, Children’s Services, Job and St. Mark Baptist church Choir and Pastor’s Aides Community Festival: Food, fun and Family Services, and so on. games: 419-537-9047 Contrada is an attorney. I am sure she has some clients who are minority so she has had to work to help them in her practice. October 17 Lucas County Auditor Anita Lopez is duking it out with Gina Kaczala. This is another St. Paul AME Zion Connectional Lay Sunday: Guest speaker Ben Howard of Lomax exciting race. The charges are flying back and forth with a fury that is a bit unusual in county AME Zion of Detroit; 11 am politics. Lopez worked with me at SASI for years and then later in city government as Calvary Baptist 81st Anniversary: “Continuing to Build on the True Foundation;” director of Affirmative Action/Contract Compliance when I was mayor. Rev. Randall Parker of Manifested Word; 4 pm I know her well and I have championed her many times in her career. Southern MBC Mass Choir: “Old Ship of Zion;” 6 pm: 419-699-6688 Kaczala has 20 years of experience in the Auditor’s office. That means that she has to have had many experiences with people of color, including the few that worked in the October 18 Auditor’s office while she was there working for her husband, the late Larry Kaczala. City of Zion, Mt. Zion Church 87th Anniversary: Guest speaker Bishop Timothy Clarke Another significant local race is the one for the State Senate District 11 seat being of Columbus; 7 pm vacated by Democrat Teresa Fedor who is term-limited from running for re-election. That race features long-time elected official State Representative Edna Brown, a Democrat, October 19 against Republican City Councilman Tom Waniewski. Assistance Information Fair: Joint Utilities Social Services Committee; 2 to 6 pm; Mott Brown has been in public service for over 50 years and that should say it all. Branch; Talk with agencies that can offer some level of assistance for food, utilities, rent Her opponent is a serious conservative who believes in the right-to-work platform or and other: 419-213-8930 non-binding unionism. Brown has grown up and worked around black people all her life. Waniewski has been October 20 a long-time official with Boys and Girls Clubs so he is familiar first-hand with the needs St. Martin de Porres Revival 2010: “Bless That Wonderful Name of Jesus;” 6:30 pm; of children including African-American and Latino. Revivalist Rev. David Jones of Chicago: 419-241-4544 I raise these three races as examples to be viewed from the perspective of the black community. Who knows the needs of the black community best? Regardless of party label, October 21 who has best demonstrated commitment to the advancement of minorities? Lucas County Youth Advocate Program’s 3rd Annual Community Luncheon: Hon- You now have less than three weeks to make up your minds. oring families, youth and advocates; Summit YMCA; 11 am to 1 pm “Sensory Learning Program:” Learn about help for individuals who struggle with sensory issues and over sensitivities; Dr. Jeffery Schmakel; 8 to 9:30 am; Margaret Hunt Senior Center: 419-725-7042 Pastor Michael & First Lady Erica Carr October 24 Calvary Baptist 81st anniversary: “Continuing to Build on the True Foundation;” Elder Presents Chester Trail of Grace Temple COGIC; 4 pm Personal and Professional Development: Sistas With a Vision!; Guest speaker Dine to Donate Tiffany Whitman; “The Black Woman’s Experience: Unlocking Doors of Opportunity;” The Mother Tree Gallery; 5 to 8 pm: 419-936-8989 Center of Hope Community Baptist Church Women’s Day Celebration: “Women with New Lives and New Testimonies; Speaker Rev. 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