Volume 22, No. 05“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” May 09, 2012

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The Price We Paid Community Calendar By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, D.Min. May 8-10 The Truth Contributor Beulah Baptist Church Spring Revival: 7 pm nightly

If you sell a drum in your own village, you get the May 10-12 money and keep the sound. - Madagascar (Malagasy) Christian Community Church Regional Conference for Dominion Assembly: “The Proverb Fellowship;” 7 pm; Speaker Elder David Hollis; 7 pm – Thur and Fri; Sat – 9 am to noon: 419-536-8357 Without question, African Americans as a whole have Warren AME Rummage Sale, Car Wash, Bake Sale: Thur – 9 am to 6 pm, Fri – 9am progressed and are better off today than during the early to 6 pm, Sat – 9 am to 2 pm; Car wash – Sat only and mid-20th Century. However, these gains - success- fully won only by a “marching, riding, sitting, and pro- May 11-13 testing community that was banded together” - came with Alexis Gardens Mothers Day Events: Independent senior retirement community; Fri a steep price. – wine social with music at 2 pm; Sat – armchair travel adventure; Sun – Mothers Day Whereas black survival and liberation has always buffet at 12:30 pm: 419-472-7115 been connected to solidarity, the unintended consequences of our progress has been the loss of connectedness and May 12 responsibility to one another as well as the bifurcation of Delta Sigma Theta E.M.B.O.D.I. (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for the community into separate groups. Developing Independence): “Summit to Success;” Series of workshops for males ages I spoke about this troubling state of the black commu- 10-14 on making positive choices; 10 am to 1 pm; MLK School; Lunch provided: 419- nity with Professor Charles Ogletree, one of the nation’s 787-5483 leading experts on race and justice issues who also serves as the director of Harvard Law Pilgrim Church Flower Sale: 9 am to 2 pm: 419-478-6012 School’s Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice. Perryman: Let’s talk about Toledo first of all. You have described Toledo as being May 16 the number one battleground in the nation. Could you elaborate? First Annual Parrish Home Care Health Clinic: 10 am to 2 pm; Alpha Tower; Free Ogletree: Well, Ohio is a key state for whoever is going to be the next president and food, gifts and raffles; Screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, asthma and more; part of it is what I’ve read from the Toledo Blade and other places, that Mitt Romney and Information of diabetes, heart disease, diets, drug interactions, safety, nursing homes, and Barack Obama, both Harvard educated — but both are having a hard time connecting more: 419-389-1020 or 567-225-2331 with the folks in Toledo, particularly the working class poor. And, unfortunately, I assume that it’s an environment where they can’t get jobs or careers as a lot of the work at Owens- May 17 Corning and other places has disappeared over the last 20 or 30 years. Carolyn Goforth Memorial Art Show: Benefit for Harbor House; Hudson Gallery in So I think everybody understands that Ohio’s going to vote for who’s going to the best Sylvania; 6:30 pm: 419-244-6300 in terms of revitalizing their state and the cities around it. And that’s why I think the folks here have a lot to say and I hope will say it. It will make a difference. May 18 Perryman: Let me jump off on that word “revitalize.” You’ve talked about today’s Grace Community Center 29th Anniversary of Junior High AfroBall: 7 to 11 pm; students and how you’ve been stressing to them a need to revitalize our communities and SeaGate Center; Fund raiser for Center; For seven and eight graders from area schools: to do social justice in an indirect way. What did you mean by that? 419-248-2467 Ogletree: That my students, unlike my graduation from law school in the late ‘70s, we True Vine Baptist 11th Annual Pastoral Appreciation Celebration: Pastor and Lady didn’t have a choice of a job, we had a choice of several jobs. We could decide which part Melvin Barnes; 7 pm; Pastor John Williams and Eastern Star MBC: 419-539-9104 of the country, which city and what salary we wanted to take. That’s gone today because law firms are not hiring people at a relatively cheap rate to do all sorts of work anymore. May 19 They’re only hiring people that they think are going to be there permanently as partners. My Music Is Major Art Showcase: 5:30 to 8 pm So I’m trying to make students think about your skills are just as important and perhaps Gospel Fest Choir Workshop: All Saints Episcopal Church; 9 am to 4 pm; Concert at even more important working for a city, the state government or some kind of public 7 pm; - Featuring Barbara Tucker, Phillip Hall and Obed Shelton: 419-242-1508 interest entity or nonprofit. You can draft contracts, you know how to draft wills, you Business Workshop: “How to Grow Your Business through Networking and Relation- know how to deal with housing issues, and so there’s a need and a place for you in cities. ship Building;” Sponsored by the Toledo African American Chamber of Commerce; 9 to And cities won’t survive without a strong set of laws about codes or about property and 11 am; UT Main Campus, Stranahan Hall, North Rm 1200 A/B: 419-407-6697 about businesses, etc. And so your talents can be used. That was the big thing I’m Cash Mob!!: Powell’s Beauty & Barber Supply; Noon to 5 pm; The only black-owned stressing to the students. And a lot of them say, “You know what, I think I will go back beauty and barber supply operation in Toledo: 419-407-6697 home and do some work,” and that to me is very encouraging. Perryman: Coming back home is one of the problems that Toledo has suffered. Too May 20 many of our talented people leave Toledo to go to school or seek employment and just Braden United Methodist 88th Women’s Day Celebration: “Under the Wings of God” never come back. True Vine Baptist 11th Annual Pastoral Appreciation: Pastor and Lady Melvin Barnes; Ogletree: Right. And that’s part of the challenge. What can you do to make them come 4 pm; Pastor Floyd Smith and Calvary Baptist: 419-539-9104 back? You’ve got to have some real opportunities in Toledo for people to say that’s what I want to do and where I want to be. The woman at the breakfast was very honest in her May 25 comments saying “I worry about my son being around folks who are poor and especially True Vine Baptist 11th Annual Pastoral Appreciation: Pastor and Lady Melvin Barnes; black.” 7 pm; Pastor A. Shears and Rossford First Baptist: 419-539-9104 And I assume that’s what is happening in the church as well, that you can see the frustration of people who feel locked into the environment they’re in and worried about May 27 their kids, and worried about the family, the house, meals, jobs and all that. And the whole True Vine Baptist 11th Annual Pastoral Appreciation: Pastor and Lady Melvin Barnes; thing is try to keep them involved in Toledo in some way and make them see that there’s 4 pm; Bishop Duane Tisdale and Friandship Baptist: 419-539-9104 something meaningful there to come back to. Perryman: Some scholars have indicated that although desegregation was the initial goal of the civil rights movement, integration was what was actually achieved. The result being the loss of black businesses and professionals from the community as well as wide The Sojourner’s Truth intra-racial disparities and gaps among blacks and blacks. Your thoughts? Truthful Ogletree: Well, as I told you, I’ve seen it. It’s very disappointing in some respects. Toledo’s African-American That folks see that what Brown v. Board of Education did is give them the opportunity Owned and Operated Newspaper to get outside the community and I understand that. But when they leave and take off it Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor becomes a very unfortunate thing because they don’t come back. Becky McQueen Business Manager I think we’ve got to figure out a way to — churches, entrepreneurs, all of us - to say, “Let’s buy back our community,” because somebody’s going to buy it. And then it’s not Brittany Jones Reporter going to be our community anymore and that’s going to be a big issue in terms of what’s Torri Blanchard Reporter going to be happening next. Rev. D.L. Perryman Columnist So that’s the big challenge that we have to face and I don’t know how we’re going to Michael J. Hayes Entertainment Critic do it but there’s not going to be anything easy. I don’t know if you see differently, but the question is what the lady said, “I’ve got to protect my son and move out to the suburbs Jason L. Lee Sr. Layout Designer or why can’t we have a black enclave right in the city.” And I had to challenge her. She Jennifer Retholtz Webmaster Kathy Sweeny Graphic Designer obviously had good reasons but it was very chilling to hear that happen and try to figure out what folks are doing to keep folks in the community as opposed to leaving the Pam Anderson Account Executive community because they’re worried about what’s going on as opposed to trying to change Kathleen Greely Account Executive it, which I think is what we need. A Certified MBE, 2009 How do you make it a better community? The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 Contact Rev. Donald Perryman, D.Min, at [email protected] [email protected] www.thetruthtoledo.com May 09, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 But, Can I Trust You…? By Lafe Tolliver, Esq Guest Column answered within a few min- to a community that has the outside of the affected mi- or leaders who have not dem- not to because you can not utes of polite chit-chat. potential to expand and be nority communities decide to onstrated community alle- see how you will get an im- When I came to Toledo inclusive of those who “have pick and choose who lives giance. mediate bounce back from it, to attend the local law school, not” is an attitude that, “I got and who dies in the economic If your goals are no more you have broken trust. I was somewhat perplexed as mine, now get your own!” sense, apathy sets in. than appearing in newspaper If during the times that to why Toledo, with its then When people of color be- When the minority com- photo sessions and being seen you have access to the levers seemingly large middle-class gin to divide themselves on munity “leaders” are willing at local chicken dinner events of powers and you can make black population, was not the color line or on the dollar to sell out for a mess of pot- and you do not speak truth to a difference but you shrink actively engaged in concerted line or the neighborhood line, tage or a pat on the head from power when you can do so, back because you could lose and aggressive economic and everyone loses. a downtown white political you are not going to endear some of the “goodies” that political gamesmanship. Waging political and eco- establishment, compromise yourself to an oppressed com- you think you have acquired, It is not enough to simply nomic battles takes the en- has set in. munity. you have broken trust. tout the few shining examples ergy and wisdom and collec- So, with those above ca- If you believe that your If you have been given of a few men or women who tive dollars of all who would veats in mind, the answer to position or title or social ties much but chose to give little, “have made it” and thus be- benefit from the gains. the initial question can be insulate you from the harsh you have broken trust. When people ask me the lieve all is well in the king- When the dominant com- framed in the form of a ques- realities that all is not well So, where do we go from invariable WHY question as dom. munity can speak divisive tion: “What has been the and thus you are not well, we here? We have to reset our to the lack of discernible eco- Such a lazy attitude stifles words to the powers that be overriding factor that has pre- have lost the battle and also alliances and seek out those nomic or community devel- the long-term march it re- in the minority community of vented long term, systemic the war. members who motives and opment in the “inner city” quires to both aggrandize and whom they think should lead economic and political de- A lack of trust means that agendas are not tainted by being accomplished by hold economic and political that community, trouble lies velopment from occurring in if you are offering yourself “me-isms”; and who are able people of color, I understand gains. ahead. the minority communities in as a community leader and and willing to advance a pro- that the answer cannot be What can be a death knell When economic forces Toledo in the past 30 years?” yet you never are seen doing gressive and all-inclusive My answer is very suc- or speaking those things agenda that sees the tangible cinct: Lack of trust. which build community, I do and intangible benefits of If I do not believe that you not trust you or your agenda. strong communities popu- Rep. Ashford Announces have my best interest at heart, If you are reticent to speak lated by people who are con- I will not commit to your out about the actual harms sidered valuable and who agenda because I believe that that are occurring in the mi- have gifts and talents to ad- New Funds for Local your motives are suspect and nority communities for your vance a common goal. you are out for yourself. fear of losing the smile of “Trust me,” you say. Manufacturing Site If you do not demonstrate approval from the white mon- “Show it,” I say. a heart of a servant who is eyed or political pooh-bahs, Over $2,500,000 granted to Toledo Lucas willing to place the good of you have corrupted your abil- Contact Lafe Tolliver at the group over your personal ity to be effective. [email protected] County Port Authority agenda, I will not commit my If you have the where- Special to The Truth time or resources to a leader withal to do good and choose State Rep. Michael Ashford (D- To- ledo) was pleased to announce the approval a new construction plan in the City of To- ledo. “Manufacturing remains an important component in our state and local economy. This new construction project puts skilled laborers to work while also improving our infrastructure and strengthening our manu- facturing capabilities,” said Ashford. “We need projects like this to grow jobs and support our local communities.” The Toledo-Lucas County Port Author- ity and its project partner will prepare 80 acres of manufacturing space, including asphalt and debris removal, fill and grade the site, construct a roadway construction and roundabout, and install railroad switches and siding track. The project will become part of the State’s JRS Program property inventory and be certified and marketed under the program. The funds were released by the Ohio Controlling Board, which provides oversight and final approval for state expenditures. Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth May 09, 2012 TARTA Boss Laments Loss of Perrysburg Service and Impact on Toledoans By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor “We have a big problem cent of TARTA’s revenues, TARTA. They’ve always affecting TARTA,” said according to Gee, derive been fair.” James Gee, general man- from property taxes. Nev- As an example of the im- ager of the Toledo Area ertheless, he does not pact of the vote on Regional Transit Author- spend much time talking Toledoans, Gee raised the ity. “It’s the mentality that about the financial issues case of the Hilton Garden we don’t need public tran- of losing that Perrysburg Inn at Levis Commons. sit or [in other words] ‘if I revenue. Currently, says Gee, about don’t need it personally, I “The community opting 30 of the hotel’s approxi- don’t care.’ It’s a mindset out is not a financial prob- mately 100 employees uti- that public transportation lem at all for TARTA,” he lize TARTA to get to work. is not a quality of life is- says. “It’s a social prob- “There is a benefit to sue.” lem. Those people who having Toledo folks come Gee sat down with The have jobs in Perrysburg to those communities for Truth last week in the wake won’t be able to get out jobs, for shopping,” says of the primary day vote by there.” Gee. “There is a greater residents of Perrysburg, Joining the conversation community good to be able one of nine participating was Rev. Cedric Brock, to get around to jobs and members of TARTA, to opt pastor of Mt. Nebo Baptiist other places.” out of the the public trans- Church and president of the The travel from Toledo portation service. The vote Interdenominational Min- to Perrysburg is by no service. opted out of the system, fares were down because came about as a result of isterial Alliance. Brock has means a one-way ticket. At A great deal of the ratio- Gee does not see any im- of the loss of business from the state law adopted last several members in his con- a recent meeting in nale for rejecting TARTA mediate loss of other mem- Toledo Public Schools. year as part of the Ohio gregation who work in Perrysburg, residents ex- was economic for the bers. Sylvania Township, TARPS, the service for budget bill that permits Perrysburg and are in dan- pressed concern about get- Perrysburg voters, con- he notes, is discussing the those with special needs, members of Ohio transit ger of losing their jobs ting into Toledo from their cedes Gee. Nevertheless, matter but he anticipates has doubled its ridership in authorities funded by prop- when the public transpor- community in light of the saving money on public other members holding the last three years. erty taxes to remove their tation to and from that city vote to reject TARTA. It’s transportation may prove firm. “A successful commu- communities from those ends. entirely possible that a pub- to be more elusive than the In 2011 TARTA’s rid- nity needs public transpor- authorities between now “It’s a people thing,” lic transportation system voters realized. ership was approximately tation,” says Gee. “For a and November, 2013. says Brock. “We want to adopted by city leaders of “There are economies of three and a half million lot of passengers, it’s pub- TARTA currently re- make sure they get first that community will of ne- scale,” says Gee. “We get fares. Adult passenger lic transportation or public ceives about one tenth of class service. Good people cessity establish routes that insurance cheaper, we buy numbers were up over the assistance. If you can get its levy revenues from need to be able to get to connect the two communi- fuel in bulk, for example.” previous year, says Gee, them on the bus, you can Perrysburg. About 60 per- their jobs. I stand behind ties, overlapping TARTA While Perrysburg has while the total number of get them to their jobs.” May 09, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Padua Center’s Fourth Annual Urban Chicken Festival Special to The Truth The Padua Center an- This year’s festival will able for sale. nounces the Fourth Annual continue the tradition of free A featured raffle includes: Urban Chicken Festival to be children’s games all after- 32” TV, a portable DVD held on June 2, 2012 from noon. Entertainment will in- player, and gift certificates 1:00-5:00 at The Padua Cen- clude a DJ, drum line, Self- to local businesses. Tickets ter, 1416 Nebraska Ave. Expression Teen Theater and are on sale at The Padua Cen- Some activities will be held the Paradise Baptist Church ter for $1.00 each, 6 for $5 or behind the Center with the Singers. Barbequed chicken 6 books for $25.00. entrance off of Junction dinners, hot dogs and other A rummage sale will make Street. festival food will be avail- available clothing and house- hold items for a great price. Community resources will be available throughout the af- ternoon with demonstrations, free materials and commu- nity connections. Tours of The Padua Cen- ter will be available through- the community was changed or other works of The Padua Virginia Welsh or Mr. Terry out the day. The Padua Cen- to Kwanzaa Park. Center, please call: Sister Crosby at 419-241-6465. ter is a community-based During the school year presence which provides a The Padua Center provides variety of services to the an alternative to suspension neighborhood. Last summer, for children from local pub- with the leadership of the lic and charter schools. Dur- Brighten Up efforts of The ing the 2011-12 school year Padua Center, the name of they have serviced 144 chil- dren who have stayed from one to ten days each. The “Reclaiming our Padua Center also hosts seven summer camps. All camps are free and information can Community through be obtained from the website: www.paducenter.org

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President Cedric Brock, his cabinet of officers and the body of members (ministers and non-ministers) began their 2012 Spring Revival with prayer to wake up the community. Pastor Shirley Sparks headed this movement of prayer for several weeks, leading up to this time of proclaiming the gospel. The IMA (Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance) welcomed to the city, Evangelist Sandra Riley of Chicago, Illinois, Alphonse Allen, D.Min, pastor of Allen Temple AME of Cincinnati, Ohio and Walter E. Jordan II, D.Min, senior pastor of Oasis of Love Church located in Mansfield, Ohio. From May 2 to 4, they convened at the Warren AME Church, where Rev. Otis Gordon is the pastor. They were blessed to have had in worship with them that week Mt. Nebo MBC Choir, St. Paul MBC Choir, the guest church from Mansfield, Oasis of Love and a host of visitors from various churches. There was also a time that they shared with the community workshops on Music Ministry – “Teaching Leadership within Music Ministry”, which was facilitated by Derrick Roberts, Ed.D, and a homiletics workshop taught by Alphonse Allen, teaching “The Structure of a Sermon.” In making sure all basis of the community was covered, they had the City Wide Ushers participate within the services also. On Friday evening, a group of resources groups were there to share what they could give back to the community through services that they offer. The IMA had out stretched arms to the community as they included the young men of the SAAB program from under the leadership of Romules Durant, Ph.D., assistant superintendent for Toledo Public Schools. These gentlemen served as greeters for the three night services. Pastor Brock stated “we are always trying to make sure that we encourage our young men and women of the community to strive for positive and enriching things that will enhance their lives”. They are most grateful to the community for coming alongside them to give support as Partnership Sponsors from various businesses within the area. May 09, 2012

Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section 11th Annual Claire’s Day Book Festival Special to The Truth

Claire’s Day is a free fam- time executive director and books. The day also includes ily book festival held annu- volunteers, plans and coor- storytellers, live music, and ally in honor of Claire dinates a variety of events hands-on activities. Lynsey Rubini who passed and activities the week lead- A highlight of the day is away from a heart condition ing up to the book festival. the C.A.R.E. Awards in 2000, when she was just These events include visits (Claire’s Awards for Read- ten years old. The 11th An- to area schools by authors ing Excellence), which are nual Claire’s Day is sched- and illustrators; a grant pro- presented to students recog- uled from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. gram to benefit schools and nized by their schools as be- on Saturday, May 19 at libraries, and Claire’s Night, ing the most improved in their Maumee Branch Library, 501 a fund-raising event for reading skills. Principals River Rd., Maumee, OH. The adults. from the greater Toledo area FREE family fest embraces Claire’s Day is held an- may nominate students in all of her favorite activities, nually on the third Saturday grades one to eight for the including telling stories, in May at the Maumee branch awards. dancing, making crafts, but of the Toledo Lucas County Claire’s Day grants are most of all, reading. Public Library, which col- awarded to schools and com- The Claire’s Day Inc. mis- laborates with Claire’s Day, munity hosts to help offset partnered with the organiza- coming Claire’s Day partici- $75 per person. Guests can sion is to inspire children of Inc. to provide venue space the costs of the authors’ and tion and provide complimen- pants. Following the 2011 meet participating authors all ages and their families to and marketing support. illustrators’ appearances. tary guest rooms. event, the organization has and illustrators, purchase be lifelong readers through The Claire’s Day book Schools are responsible for Claire’s Day Inc. has given $25,000 worth of books their books and have them exposure to a variety of liter- festival features children’s paying the guest speaker’s given $2500 annually to the to the community through this personally signed, as well as ary opportunities and experi- book authors and illustrators honorarium, and Claire’s Day Toledo-Lucas County Pub- effort. enjoy scrumptious food, ences. from around the country. The Inc. is responsible for any lic Library Legacy Founda- Claire’s Night will occur complimentary beverages Claire’s Day Inc. is a authors and illustrators meet expenses incurred during tion. These funds are ear- on Thursday, May 17 in the and music. 501(c) 3organization, and with young readers to dis- their visits. Several hotels in marked specifically towards children’s’ section, Main Li- For more information, through the efforts of a part- cuss their craft and sign their the community have the purchase of books writ- brary in downtown Toledo; please log on to ten or illustrated by the up- from 7-10 PM. Tickets are www.clairesday.org This Summer, Don’t Just Go to Camp; Go on Safari Special to The Truth

Summertime is a happy time for kids, but “I’m bored” of- ten sets in too soon. Your Toledo Zoo is an expert at undoing “boreditis” with fun, affordable summer camps for kids ages 4 to 14, all summer long. From photo- graphing cheetahs, elephants and polar bears to making en- richment for the ani- mals, becoming a zookeeper for a week or even fish- ing the Lake Erie Is- lands, the Toledo Zoo has a camp that’s perfect for the child in your life. Each camp includes interaction with live animals, including some wild new friends you wouldn’t have a chance to meet otherwise. The Zoo understands family schedules, too, so before- and after-care are available for all the camps. Learn more at toledozoo.org/camps. Kids aren’t the only ones who get to have some fun, though. Throughout the summer, the Zoo offers great family adventures! Stay overnight along Tembo Trail, camping by the elephants and hippos of this dynamic exhibit. Or spend an evening on grounds after- hours with an Education tour guide who shows you the Zoo as you’ve probably never seen it. These getaways are expected to fill fast, so check out toledozoo.org/edzoocation today for the session you want. Badge programs are available for the scouts in your family, too, including the popular new 3-in-3 program where you can earn three badges in three 6-hour days. Learn more at toledozoo.org/scouts. May 09, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7

Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section St. Francis de Sales Names Lewis as Head Basketball Coach Special to The Truth oledo St. Francis de Sales High School has named Travis Lewis as its new Head Basketball Coach. Coach Lewis comes to the Knights Tafter two years as assistant coach and Assistant Director of Athletics at Owens Community College. Lewis led a very busy life as a two-sport athlete during his time at Eastern Michigan University (2003-2008) where he lettered four years in football as a standout wide receiver and three in basketball as a shooting guard.

He was the Offensive MVP of the football team in 2006 and followed that up as a runner-up selection for Defensive Player of the Year in the MAC for men’s basketball. A team captain in basketball, Lewis graduated with a degree in comprehensive theater art and secondary education from Eastern Michigan University.

After playing basketball professionally in China and several seasons of Arena II football, Coach Lewis returned to Eastern Michigan as a graduate assistant in its basketball program while earning his master’s degree in Sport Management.

Lewis is married to the former Jessica Minnifield, a Toledo Central Catholic and University of Michigan basketball player, and they have a son, Travis Lewis Jr.

The Knights are excited to welcome Coach Lewis as the eleventh gentleman to lead our basketball program in our fifty three years.

PHOTO : Carl Janke, Athletic Director with new SFS Head Basketball Coach Travis Lewis Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth May 09, 2012

Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section Breakfast for M’Lady: Delta Sigma Theta’s 34th Annual Scholarship Breakfast By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor “It’s all about mother- nacle - to honor a mother is a long-time member of hood, scholarship and fash- of the year and to provide Indiana Avenue Mission- ion,” exclaimed Cynthia scholarship assistance to ary Baptist Church, a com- Dye, mistress of ceremo- three young women headed munity activist and an ad- nies for the Delta Sigma to college in the fall, also vocate for breast cancer Theta Sorority, Inc’s 34th brings to town the the and heart health awareness. annual Breakfast for Vogue-Esquire Models of Roberts is president of M’Lady – Scholarship Chicago for a fashion show. the Jeremy Lincoln Foun- Breakfast. This year’s Mother of dation – founded by her son The annual event, which the Year honoree, always a – which has three commu- brings together Delta mem- surprise to the person se- nity projects: a free foot- bers and guests - nearly 500 lected, was Deborah Rob- ball camp, a free turkey in attendance this past Sat- erts. Roberts, mother of son drive and a music arts urday, May 5 at The Pin- Jeremy and daughter Jalise, project. Roberts also serves on several committees with the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization, is a member of the American Cancer Society board of directors and is a volunteer with the American Heart Deborah Roberts (in black) surrounded by Deltas and family Association. After the presentation of the Mother of the Year in the top three percent of versity of Cincinnati to co-chairman. award, scholarships were her class and will attend study business. She has also The committee chair- presented to three students: The Ohio State University been active with commu- men were: Theresa Ashley Erin Parks, Dia- in the fall. She has been nity service projects and is Wilkins, Mother of the mond Sims and Sierra active in cross country, a 2012 Cotillion debutante. Year; Yatika Langford, Spruce. track and the orchestra dur- After the awards came scholarship; Sandra Strong Parks, a senior at ing her years at Bowsher. the fashion. and Trevor Black, door Bowsher High School, is Sims, also at Bowsher, The Vogue-Esquire prizes; JoAnn Smith, deco- will be attending OSU as Models presented attire rations; LaTarsha Cook, well to pursue a pre-med ranging from red for Del- hostesses; Bessie Mack, course of study. She has tas, to black and white en- publicity; Clara Brank, been active on Student sembles, to knits, cocktail tickets and Bonita Johnson, Council and in a variety of dress and finally, of course, DJ. community service projects the wedding finery. Robin Stone is president while at Bowsher. Wanda Terrell served as of the Toledo Alumnae Spruce, attends chairman for this year’s chapter Southview High School and Breakfast and Anita Fore- will be entering the Uni- man as the coordinator and May 09, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section Book Review “An Accidental Affair” by Eric Jerome Dickey c.2011, Dutton $26.95 / $28.50 Canada 352 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor ful Regina Baptiste for the money. It was hard to avoid and reading. movie cameras. But Regina them, even when he wanted Yes, this is one of those Baptiste was Thicke’s wife to. kinds of books. and while every man But then Regina Baptiste “An Accidental Affair” wanted to sleep with her, started following James starts out a little rough. It Thicke was the only man Thicke, crying, begging. seemed, at first, that it was who had that right. She claimed that the scene going to be another tire- Johnny Bergs had with Johnny Bergs was a some erotica novel… and crossed a line. So when mistake. She wasn’t her- then the story grabs you by James Thicke found Johnny self. She never intended for the throat and slams you that rainy night, he pounded it to happen. It was an acci- into James Thicke’s world, Johnny’s handsome face dent. where the only people who into pulp. Once upon a time, James can be trusted are those That was Mistake Num- Thicke stole Regina who’ve signed confidenti- ber One: Johnny was ru- Baptiste from another man. ality clauses – and even mored to be the son of a She had been living with then, you’re never sure. gangster. that Norwegian, Bobby I loved the intrigue here. In order to escape the Holland, but she didn’t love I loved the touches of Bergs family and his feel- him and he was bad for her. twisted wit. Reading “An ings of anger for his wife, Holland had gotten her Accidental Affair” is, in whom he trusted to do a hooked on cocaine, and fact, like chewing on am- love scene without actually Thicke knew that the pow- brosia-coated sandpaper: doing a love scene, Thicke der would eventually be the it’s gritty, but oh-so-very moved to a low-income death of her.Which was tasty and if you need a copy apartment complex. It was Mistake Number Three: the of it for your own, you need a good place to hide from death was likely to be James to get to your library or the Bergs, the law, and his Thicke’s… bookstore now. own thoughts. Well, there we go. Au- Because that’s where Mistake Number Two: thor Eric Jerome Dickey you’ll get yours. there were too many need- has, once again, made me ful women at the complex, stay awake until all hours and Thicke smelled like of the night, losing sleep

You’ll get yours. know what it is. might pay for the beating Whatever comes around, When James Thicke beat with his life. goes around. Tit for tat, and down Johnny Bergs for He absolutely lost his all that. Whatever you do sleeping with James’ wife, temper. comes back to haunt you. it seemed that Johnny got When the steamy video For every action, there’s an what he deserved. But in went viral, screenwriter equal reaction. You always the new book “An Acci- James Thicke went crazy. reap what you sow, and dental Affair” by Eric There it was, Johnny Bergs payback’s a… well, you Jerome Dickey, James making real love to beauti- Page 12

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Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section Library’s Book Recommendation: One Day It’ll All Make Sense

Special to The Truth or the month of May, the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library recommends the book, One Day It’ll All FMake Sense, written by Common. He’s been big in rap circles since his first release more than 20 years ago. Nine top-selling albums and two Grammy® Awards later, Chicago native Common has acted in films including American Gangster, Date Night and Just Wright. Now he shares his inspiring story.Born Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr., Common grew up in a mixed neighborhood of professionals and hustlers, and was influenced by both. His parents divorced when he was six; but his father, former NBA star Lonnie Lynn, was a constant presence in his life, even getting him a job as a ball boy for the Chicago Bulls. But his strongest influence was his “strong black woman” mother, an educator, who gave him the confidence to succeed. When he decided to become a rapper, it took several tries before he struck a hit; but he kept at it, learning all he could about the business and making important and powerful friends along the way because of his talent and the strength of his spirit. More than just a chronicle of one rapper’s rise to stardom, One Day It’ll All Make Sense is a poignant memoir of how strong relationships, commitment to a cause, ambition and vision sparked his own stratospheric success, while keeping him firmly grounded through it all.

Source: BlackExpressions.com Kaptur Amendment in Budget Committee Markup Would Prevent Increase in Student Loan Rates Special to The Truth U.S. Representative drag on our economy and a the American people than oil companies who are rak- domestic exploration and dent George W. Bush signed Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) this ball and chain for millions of credit card debt,” said Con- ing in billions of dollars in production by the “Big 5” the College Cost Reduction week offered an amendment American families—not just gresswoman Kaptur. subsidies.” integrated oil companies and Access Act that cut in in a Budget Committee young people,” said Con- “American families—stu- The amendment offered (Exxon Mobil, Chevron, half the interest rates on fed- markup that would prevent a gresswoman Kaptur, a mem- dents, their parents, and non- by Kaptur and Budget Com- Shell, BP and eral loans (from 6.8 percent looming increase in the cost ber of the Budget Committee traditional students—are be- mittee colleague Karen Bass ConocoPhillips). to 3.4 percent). That provi- of student loans by eliminat- as well as the House Appro- ing forced to borrow more to (D-Calif.) would repeal the Under sequestration pro- sion is set to expire on July 1, ing tax breaks for big oil com- priations Committee. finance their educations. “dual capacity taxpayer” rule cess rules, which took effect leaving more than 7.4 mil- panies. “Student loans now rep- They’re the ones who need a that allows oil companies to after the failure of the “Super lion students with federal “Student loan debt is a resent a greater burden on helping hand, not the giant claim foreign tax credits Committee,” student loan loans facing the prospect of a against royalties paid to for- origination fees would in- doubling of rates. eign governments for the crease by a percentage speci- “That would raise the in- Owens Community College Announces right to extract oil. Kaptur fied in the sequestration or- terest payments on some stu- Summer Bridge to Success Program said that her amendment, der. dents by a thousand dollars a which would raise an esti- In 2007, with not a single year,” said Congresswoman Expansion mated $6.4 billion over a 10- Democrat in opposition ei- Kaptur. “We simply cannot year period, also would ef- ther in the House or Senate, let that happen.” Special to The Truth fectively encourage more Congress passed and Presi- Any area high school graduates from public and private high schools, as well as career centers, within the College’s legal district will have the opportunity to experience a taste of college life for free prior to the beginning of their first Fall Semester at Owens Community College as the academic institution announces the expansion of the Bridge to Success Program. The free program is designed to help first-year students successfully transition from high school to college. This marks the first year that the program has been made available to all students within the College’s legal district, which encompasses Lucas, Wood and Hancock counties and parts of Ottawa and Sandusky counties. Previously, the program was offered to only high schools associated with the College’s Success Program initiative. “Owens Community College is proud to expand the Bridge to Success Program and offer even more educational opportunities to students throughout Northwest Ohio,” said Jacquelyn Jones, Owens manager of Bridge to Success. “The Bridge to Success Program was created to help students strengthen their skills, build their confidence and get off to a successful start as they enter college. We look forward to helping more students in their educational and career pursuits.” Owens’ seven-week comprehensive summer program features an array of academic initiatives, including academic preparation, exposure to campus life, mentoring, coaching and embracing the expectations of college-level studies. Additionally, Bridge to Success Program participants have the opportunity to participate in several academic workshops designed to promote enhanced learning and develop necessary study and life skills for college success. Students also learn and obtain an in-depth understanding of the language, culture and resources of Owens through participation in the College’s First Year Experi- ence “Bootcamp” class and in mathematics, reading, writing and computer seminars and workshops. In addition, each attendee is provided with a faculty, staff or Bridge peer mentor during the seven-week academic program and through the first year of their college experience. Students receive free academic textbooks and become part of a learning community with block scheduling for the first year of college with a focus on math and English courses. In order to be eligible for the Bridge to Success Program, prospective students must be high school graduates within the last academic year and have passed all parts of the Ohio Graduation Test unless there was an exemption. Individuals must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 30 and complete the Bridge to Success Program application by May 4. Students do not need to be federal Pell grant funding eligible for participation in the Bridge to Success Program. Enrollment in the program is limited to 50 students on the Toledo-area Campus and 25 students on the Findlay-area Campus. Owens’ Bridge to Success Program begins in June with an orientation and an induction ceremony for the participating students. Over 200 students have participated in Bridge to Success since the program was established in 2008. The Sojourner’s LimaLima TruthTruth Page 12 •10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION • 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION • 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION • Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back? GPA Requirements for extra-curricular activities in discussion By Vickie Shurelds Sojourner’s Truth Reporter

Opening a virtual hotbed school is looking for ways change is that it puts Lima of worms, the Lima City to include more students in City Schools in line with School board and athletic school activities. He be- other schools in their same directors have announced lieves the move could pull athletic conference. Of open discussions that could more of those students from those schools, only LCS and lead to changing the GPA the achievement gap. one other are currently at requirements to participate “Maybe if we can get those 1.75; some schools have no in sports and other non- kids to participate in sports GPA requirement for par- graded activities. and change the kids their ticipation, others have it set At a time when there is a hanging around with to stu- as low as 1.0. plethora of evidence that our dents who care about their The discussion is clearly students are struggling with grades; who have pride in centered on non-graded ac- grades and content knowl- their school and in them- tivities; proponents want the edge strong enough to pass selves, maybe we can get public to know. This is not state tests, they are consid- them to work harder…to get about not meeting state- ering lowering the require- better grades,” says mandated requirements. ments from the current 1.75 Holliday. “This could put Assistant Superintendent (on a 4.0 scale) to 1.50. The those students under the of LCS Jill Ackerman states; discussion has generated watchful eye of a coach who “We are trying to get kids to animated reactions among will push them to do bet- be more involved in our educators and the general ter.” schools. We are looking for public. Emmanuel Curtis, a ways of reaching across to “So, are we trying to send middle school basketball those students who need the message that sports are and track coach agrees. more of an incentive, and more important than your “We’re not talking about a maybe a couple more posi- school work?” asks one lis- huge number of students, tive people in their lives say- tener on a local talk show. here. We’re talking about a ing, ‘You can do this.’ Es- “Are we saying to students, few students we may be able pecially in the middle if the work is too difficult to get turned around if they school level; we want to get for you, we’ll lower the stan- feel more like they are a them involved early so they dards so you can still play part of their school. My get the discipline, high ex- ball? What college are you girl’s basketball team Av- pectations, and behavior re- going to get into with a 1.5 erage is 3.1 and those who inforcement from our GPA?” asks another. are higher reach out to those coaches. And let’s face it, if Lima Senior High School other team mates to pull they don’t play sports in girls basketball coach them to the next level.” middle school, it will be Schools.” time, the coaches and ad- chance put me where I am Vincent Holliday says the One argument for the very difficult for them to This is likely to be a dif- ministrators want to include now…a doctor; saving make the teams in high ficult sell to the public at a the community in the dis- lives, helping people. But, school missing that valuable time when the school dis- cussions. They’d like the if they hadn’t let me in so I background. trict needs support from vot- chance to explain their could prove myself; who “We also lose kids from ers. The perception that theory on how it could work knows where I’d be right the city schools because Lima City Schools has a for some students. now? So, now I understand they transfer to other poor track record for state- Dr. Anthony Atkins, MD, what these coaches are say- schools that do not have the mandated testing. During of Detroit first questioned ing, and I think it’s worth 1.75GPA requirement. the last election, their levy the idea; and then after hear- the chance to give even one Their parents take them request did not pass. One ing some of the talk points kid a helping hand and let elsewhere so they can have voter said, “All they care equated the program to one them prove they can be suc- the benefit of playing sports about is sports, and their that he says, changed his cessful.” for those schools. The prob- sport teams just ain’t that life. “The Ohio State Uni- The GPA topic will be lem for those students is that hot.” The adage “Percep- versity offered a chance for put to a vote soon, public they do not do any better tion is Everything” will cer- students who didn’t neces- input is welcome. For more academically; and other tainly come into play dur- sarily have the grades to get information or to submit schools in the area do not ing the open discussion be- into medical school,” says questions visit offer the resources and pro- fore the suggestion is put to Dr. Atkins. “The program limacityschools.org. The grams available for strug- a formal vote with the was challenging and inten- next scheduled school board gling students as Lima City school board. In the mean- sive; giving those students meeting is Thursday, May a chance to prove that they 10, 2012, at 6:00 PM at were more than their GPAs Freedom Elementary reflected. I went through School on Calumet. that program, and given that May 09, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13

Movie Review The Avengers By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture form a franchise (X Men, But you absolutely need But this film is mature they battle their common en- new world records for prof- Transformers, etc.) have their to see Thor because much of enough to admit there would emy. its… I know. But, the movie- own universe that ties fans of the plot in The Avengers if surely be some personnel and You need to see this film going experience is worth it the stories origin to its on- you want to know who the communication problems to and you need to see it on a big for a movie like this. Go ahead screen version but it usually bad guy (Loki) is and what work out before the team truly screen. and pay that 10 bucks… and revolves around one central his overall threat is. became a team. Yea, yea … I know. enjoy one of the most well- figure. You also need to know The interplay between the Hollywood claimed boot- rounded, intense and com- For example, even though what S.H.I.E.L.D. is, which Avengers themselves is legging was putting them out pletely satisfying action mov- X Men had three linear in- is evident in all of the above where this film really shines. of business and they almost ies you will ever see in your stallments and then X Men mentioned films. They fight, fuss and learn shut the Internet down talk- life! Origins: Wolverine and X For those of you have al- to get along…and it’s almost ing about how broke they The True grade for The Men: First Class came along ready completed your home- more entertaining than when were and yet they are setting Avengers is A. as prequels, it was all still work, can we all just let out related to the central X Men one giant “aaaahhh, now Gives You the My dad grew up on comic storyline and legend. THAT’S AN ACTION Healthy Soul Food Recipes books, and like any rebel- This is four separate leg- MOVIE!” Power to Eat Heart Healthy lious child, I stayed away ends, four separate franchise I mean, this film just got from them for the most part. worthy on-screen action films better with every passing New magazine cookbook debuts in May, in time for American Stroke Month But luckily, all of us tykes in that have been dropping clues scene. Special to The Truth the 80s and early 90s were for years about how they were They had to let Robert This May during American Stroke Month, give your kitchen, and the dishes you serve, a heart-healthy makeover with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s treated to cartoon revamps all linked together. 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The dishes featured in the looked interesting. Tony Starks playing his role characters and story lines not cookbook—including Potato Salad, Three-Cheese Mac Bake, Seaside Shrimp and Sausage In the middle will be a to make a Captain as interesting or actors not as Gumbo and Sweet Potato Bread Pudding—meet the American Heart Association/American smaller range of moviegoer America…the world’s first convincing, but overall… it’s Stroke Association’s dietary recommendations. with varying levels of famil- super-soldier. such a thrill ride you barely “Healthy Soul Food Recipes not only offers a wide range of delicious, traditional soul food iarity with the story. So, I will say it again, do- notice any weak points. Re- recipes but also provides additional tools to help keep you on track with your heart health,” But rather than reaching ing your homework is neces- member when action movies said Allyson France, senior director of the American Heart Association, Northwest Ohio back into childhood for cliff sary before seeing The in the 90s had a lot of sexual Division. “You can keep logs for physical activity, blood pressure, cholesterol and weight, notes, you only need to think Avengers. imagery to go along with all as well as educate yourself with lifesaving risk factor information.” back to 2008. Yes, this is one You should be familiar the explosions and fight se- Purchasers of Healthy Soul Food Recipes also will enjoy inspiring interviews with Power of those films that you have with Iron Man (2008), The quences? 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Even if her You could see it without favorite of them all, and I’ve so-called Russian accent any back story and still have watched both so much I can seems a bit intermittent. a blast, but who would I be if recite some of the scenes In the comic books and I didn’t explain what you’re word for word. But Thor and cartoons, it was only our walking into? Okay. Captain America… meh. Not childhood openness to fan- The Avengers is actually so much. tasy that could make a team the sixth film in something So, I’m not saying you of super-hero’s use their pow- called, The Marvel Cinematic will thoroughly enjoy either ers collaboratively seem so Universe. Action movies that of those. believable. CLASSIFIEDS Page 14 May 09, 2012

Communities of Color and Doubling Down On The Fight Against Older American Hunger Student Loan Debt during Nearly 9 million Americans 50 and older are currently struggling with hunger or lacking sufficient nutrition and food resources. And the problem is predicted to increase 75 percent by 2025, according to AARP Foundation. the Great Recession Fortunately, an effort to eradicate this growing problem is under way and gaining By Christian Weller traction. Since AARP and AARP Foundation launched Drive to End Hunger last year, the Special to The Truth initiative has donated more than 6.6 million meals and driven corporate and individual donor commitments with an expected value of $18.1 million. Chase Card Services Last week the Center curred among African- struggling groups were (Chase), a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co., makes a donation to AARP Foundation for for American Progress re- American households. more willing to go deeper Drive to End Hunger each time an AARP Visa Card from Chase account is opened and leased an analysis on the Households of other races into debt than their coun- the card is used. Last year, Chase contributed $1.6 million to this important cause, which latest data from a survey and households with a terparts in an effort to re- is equivalent to an estimated 750,000 meals for older Americans in need. conducted from the Fed- high school degree also gain some economic se- To attract even more attention and resources to this often-overlooked issue, Chase is eral reserve of households saw comparatively large curity during the difficult doubling the donations made with the AARP Visa Card to AARP Foundation for Drive in 2007 and 2009 show- increases in education labor market during and to End Hunger during the month of May, which is Older Americans Month. For more than ing there is even less eco- debt. That is, households after the Great Recession. a year, Chase has been donating $0.03 for each purchase made with the AARP Visa Card nomic security today for that disproportionately The summary data and $1 for each new account opened. However, in May, Chase is increasing this those who went deeper struggled due to higher show that rising educa- commitment by donating $0.06 for each purchase made with the card, $2 for each new account opened, in addition to a $100 cash back bonus for cardmembers after their first into debt to pay for their unemployment, lower tion loans put many stu- use of the card. All told in 2012, Chase will donate up to $2 million to AARP Foundation. education in those years, wages, and fewer benefits dent loan borrowers, es- Doubling donations provides an easy way for cardmembers to make a difference in the particularly communities than their counterparts, pecially communities of lives of millions of Americans who face hunger each day. This year, in addition to the of color. such as African Ameri- color, into an economic donations made through AARP Visa Card purchases, Chase has teamed up with four-time The largest increase in cans, saw faster debt in- bind, making it more dif- NASCAR Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon and Drive to End Hunger and will appear the median education debt creases than their coun- ficult to climb out of a on the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet for five 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series amount—$5,715—oc- terparts. It is possible that deepening races throughout the country.

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INTERESTED BIDDERS: POLICE OFFICER NORTHGATE APARTMENTS Purchasing Building The Village of Ottawa Hills is accepting applica- 610 STICKNEY AVENUE DEMOLITION project tions for the position of part-time Police Officer. Now Accepting Applications for 1 and 2 Bed- Required training and experience: room Apartments Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of Must have a minimum of a two year college Mature Adult Community for Persons 55 and Education of the Toledo Public School District until degree or equivalent, from an accredited college or Older. Rent Based on Income. Heat, Appliances, 1:00 p.m. on May 23, 2012 at the Toledo Public university. Must be commissioned as a Peace Drapes, Carpeting Included. Call (419) 729-7118 Schools Treasurers’ Room 3, 420 E. Manhattan Officer according to the rules of the Ohio Peace for details. Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608, for all labor, material and Officer Training Council. Must be available for supervision necessary for the demolition of the Pur- weekends and holidays. Written, physical, and EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL chasing Building as more fully described in the psychological tests are required, as well as an OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER drawings and specifications for the project prepared extensive background check. by Macpherson Architects and will be opened pub- Starting wage: $18.25 /hr part-time. licly and read immediately thereafter. Applications are available at the Village Offices, 2125 Richards Rd., or online from the Village web Bid Documents for the project may be examined site: at the F.W. Dodge plan room in Columbus, Builders www.ottawahills.org/police Exchange in Toledo, University of Toledo – Capacity To apply, submit an application and signed Back- Building, E.O.P.A. – Hamilton Building, Northwest ground Removal Standards form to: Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and The Police Officer Position INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Plan Room in Ann Arbor, Construction Association Ottawa Hills Police Department The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority invites of Michigan, Toledo Regional Chamber of Com- 2125 Richards Road college students to apply for an eight – ten (8-10) merce and Ohio Construction News. Ottawa Hills, OH 43606 week internship in the field(s) of Finance and/or All applications are due by 05/18/2012. Information Technology beginning approximately Bidders may obtain copies of the documents The Village of Ottawa Hills is an equal opportu- June 1, 2012. 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Project Estimate: Graduation & Open House $262,000.00; Breakdown: General Const: www.TheTruthToledo.com May 18th, 2:00 p.m. $200,000.00 and Plumbing: $62,000.00. 700 Eleanor St. Toledo, Ohio 43612 AOD THERAPIST Unison Behavioral Health Group, Inc. is seeking PUBLIC NOTICE Please consider car pooling - limited space. an experienced AOD Therapist to provide individual, See you there! family and group counseling and case management LCCS is seeking proposals from non-profit and (419) 724-7920 services. for-profit agencies or entities capable and willing to provide Educational Support and Enhancement Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree, Services and Alternative School Suspension/Expul- St. Martin de Porres Master’s Degree preferred and have a minimum of sion Services to families/children. RFP materials will Parish is seeking a part-time accountant, 12-16 two years experience working with adults with men- be available from May 9 at 9:00 a.m., through May hours a week. Proficiency in QuickBooks and tal health and chemical dependency issues. Dual 22, 2012 at 4:00 p.m., at 705 Adams St., Toledo, Microsoft Excel, a must. Experience in a church mental health (LSW, LISW, PC, PCC) and chemical Ohio, 43604. To make arrangements to pick up an setting, a plus. Associate degree in accounting is dependency licensure (CDCA, LCDC II, LCDC III or RFP packet, call 419-213-3658. required. Send letter of inquiry and resume, with LICDC) required. references, to Search committee, St. Martin de An applicant information meeting regarding the Porres Catholic Church, 1119 W. Bancroft St., To- Send resume with salary requirements or RFP will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 9:00 ledo, Ohio 43606. Email to apply to: a.m., in Room 913, 705 Adams St. [email protected]. For more information call 419-241-4544. Human Resources - AOD The deadline for submitting completed propos- Unison Behavioral Health Group, Inc. als (NO FAX) is Thursday, June 7, 2012, at 4:00 1425 Starr Ave. p.m. No proposal will be accepted after that Toledo, OH 43605 Finish Drywall and Painting deadline. Residential and commercial Fax: 419-936-7574 Patch and match existing textures Email: [email protected] By: Dean Sparks, Executive Director References upon request Lucas County Children Services 419-280-2967 EOE May 09, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 16 Fight Night at The Huntington Center

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