Volume 21, No. 25“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” March 28, 2012 Trayvon Martin ~ Rest In Peace

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NAACP on Trayvon Response to Head Start Report Detroit Photographer BlackMarketPlace Page 2 Page 5 Page 8 Page 14

Hayes on Trayvon The Arts Section Book Review Classifieds Page 3 Ernie Jones Way Page 10 Page 15 Page 7 Head Start Task Force More on Trayvon New Covenant’s Honorees Page 4 Page 13 Page 16 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth March 28, 2012 Justice for Trayvon Community Calendar By Benjamin Todd Jealous, President/CEO NAACP March 29 Guest Column Quit Smoking Class: Premier Care Nicotine Treatment Center free class; 6:30 pm: All of last week, I was in Sanford, Florida, pursuing 419-475-2521 justice for Trayvon Martin. I listened to community concerns about the Sanford Police Department, and ral- March 31 lied with Trayvon’s parents and 30,000 others in Sanford, Josh Project Registration for Swimming Lessons: Kent Branch Library; 2 to 4 pm: a town with only 50,000 residents. 419-973-1383 As a son, father, brother and uncle, the loss of another Great Toledo Music Guild Rising Stars: Featuring concert vocalists from BGSU’s young black man in an avoidable, violent confrontation School of Music; 3 pm; Spirituals, opera arias, musical theater selections; McMaster hit close to home. I recalled my teen and early adult years, Center Main Library: 419-380-8962 where making it to adulthood was considered an accom- plishment among my peers. I understand the fear that lies in the hearts of millions of parents, grandparents, aunts April 1 th and uncles – the fear that this could happen to their loved Indiana Avenue MBC 47 Pastoral Anniversary: Rev. John E. Roberts; 3:30 pm; one. Guests are Rev. John Williams and Eastern Star MBC Despite the awful truth of February 26, Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton have been pillars of courage. Like Mamie Till after the brutal murder of her son Emmett, Tracy and April 7 Sybrina have stood and shown the world what hate and violence have done to their child, Grace Temple #424 Easter Egg Hunt: 1 to 3 pm; and the nation and the world have responded. Their leadership has resulted in a global Third Baptist Church Red Cross Blood Drive: 10am to 3 pm: 419-381-5954 movement for justice for Trayvon and, most recently, in the appointment of a special The Movement Church Free Haircuts: 4 to 6 pm: 419-322-1889 prosecutor to review their son’s case. Isaiah Thomas Giving Foundation Easter Egg Hunt: Wayman Palmer YMCA; 3 to The Seminole County branch of the NAACP has played a critical role in igniting this 5 pm; Arts and crafts, healthy snacks, Eater Egg rolls, games movement for justice in Sanford. On Thursday – in light of pressure from Seminole Gospel All- Stars Spring Musical: 5 pm; Worldwide Living Church; Guests include County NAACP President Turner Clayton and the branch to step aside – Sanford Police The Twilight Gospel Singers, Rising Sun Choir, Brothers of Harmony, Spirit of Truth Chief Bill Lee temporarily resigned from his post. Along with the ongoing Department Singers, Toledo Quartet Union Choir of Justice investigation, it is heartening to see that the wheels of justice are in motion. It is clear that the Sanford police badly mishandled the investigation into Trayvon’s April 8 death. The routine mishandling of similar cases by police, prosecutors and judges has New Covenant Church Win from Within Easter Sunday Service: Woodward High eroded the Sanford community’s trust and fueled the perception that justice for our young School; 11 am; Fine arts performance, flat screen giveaways, children’s church: 419- men and boys is of little consequence to law officials. It is vitally important that the state’s 481-2502 attorney assigned to this case handles it with passion and an eye for justice. Trayvon’s family, the Sanford community and the world lost a precious gift in April 11-13 Trayvon. Unfortunately, he is not the only young person we’ve lost to senseless violence. Trayvon’s killing and the city’s failure to bring his killer to justice exemplifies patterns City of Zion, Mt. Zion Church Toledo District Full Gospel Baptist Church of racial profiling and the devaluation of black men by law enforcement. Across the Fellowship International Intercessory Prayer Conference: 6 pm nightly; Speakers country, our precious sons and daughters are being sacrificed all too frequently, with Bishop Jerome Ross, Bishop Duane Tisdale, Bishop William H. Murphy: 419-246- justice arriving far too infrequently, if ever. 1850 We won’t let it continue to happen. We will keep speaking out, and we will keep raising our voices for Trayvon and for all of our precious children. In Sanford, I saw a strong April 14 community willing to band together in the face of tragedy and raise its collective voice Global Youth Service Day: Hosted by United Way and North Toledo Network; 9 for justice. We need a continued national commitment to ensure that we fix the Sanford am to noon; Friendly Center Gymnasium: 419-243-1289 ext 304 Police Department, and we need to keep the movement rolling to demand justice for Trayvon. April 21 “A Holistic Workshop Focused on Mind, Body and Spirit:” 11 am to 1 pm; Featuring guest speaker LaQuintta Newton; United MBC: 419-380-1455 Upcoming Cultural Enrichment Global Youth Service Day: Graffiti Free Project; Hosted by United Way and North Toledo Network; 9 am to noon; Friendly Center Gymnasium: 419-243-1289 ext 304 Community Events! Warren AME Second Annual Community Dental Clinic: For families; 12:30 pm; The Black Heritage Library & Multicultural will begin its spring “MULTICULTURAL Dental screenings, skin care, nutrition and exercise clinic, budgeting for health: 419- MOMENTS” Reading Program for pre-school age children to first grade starting on 243-2237 April 17, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for five weeks. Children will learn about Take Back the Night: Community rally women’s march to end all violence against other families’ culture from different parts of the world through storytelling, craft women; Collier Bldg at UT Health Science campus; 6 pm – resource center; 7 pm – activities, music and guest visitors. The sessions will be held at the same time each clothesline project, silent witness project, bandanna project: 419- Tuesday thereafter with the concluding session on May 22, 2012. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or other authorized adult. A community program will April 22 be held on May 26 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. to celebrate the children’s “MULTICULTUARL Cookoff Kickoff: 2 to 5 pm; Gesu Sullivan Center: 419-320-4157 or MOMENTS” through music, display of their crafts, special readings and expressions. [email protected] Light refreshments will be served directly following the program. The reading program will be held at the Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center located at 817 Harmon April 27-29 Street, Findlay. There is no cost for this cultural enrichment program. It has been Calvary Baptist Church Women’s Ministry Spring Retreat: 419-787-9635 generously sponsored by Whirlpool Corporation. All children must be registered by April 17.. Please call The Center at 419-423-4954 or Facebook at black heritage library for more information. Registration forms can be picked up at the library or mailed. A love offering will be accepted at the community program to benefit future programming for children and youth. The Sojourner’s Truth Multicultural Mystery Dinner and Program – April 22, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. To 4:15 Toledo’s Truthful African-American p.m. Families can experience a full course delicious dinner, dessert and beverage from Owned and Operated Newspaper a secret culture and heritage and a brief program provided by the chef! The dinner and program will be held at the Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center at 817 Harmon Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor Street, Findlay. Dinner registrations must be made by April 22, 2012 by calling The Becky McQueen Business Manager Center at 419-423-4954. The donation price for adults is $10 and $6 for students. Brittany Jones Reporter Children under seven years of age are free. Torri Blanchard Reporter *****Another premier cultural enrichment program provided by the Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center!***** Rev. D.L. Perryman Columnist Cinco de Mayo Celebration will be held on May 5, 2012 from 11 a.m. To 3 p.m. at Michael J. Hayes Entertainment Critic the Black Heritage Library & Multicultural Center located at 817 Harmon Street, Findlay. Jason L. Lee Sr. Layout Designer The library is holding this premier cultural enrichment program in celebration of Mexican Jennifer Retholtz Webmaster heritage and culture. The event will include food sampling of authentic Mexican cuisine, Kathy Sweeny Graphic Designer musical presentations, dance performances, art and special exhibits, games, bingo, and bi-lingual story-time and crafts for children. Information will be distributed to guests Pam Anderson Account Executive relative to the contributions made by Hispanics and Latinos in science, math and Kathleen Greely Account Executive technology. A Connect a Million Minds” exhibit and giveaways will be provided by A Certified MBE, 2009 Time Warner Cable. The entry cost is $7 per adult and $3.00 for children. The event is The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 free for children six years of age and younger. Please call The Center at (419) 423-4954 Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 for more information. [email protected] www.thetruthtoledo.com March 28, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 Commentary Is the Trayvon Martin Issue Uniting or Dividing Us? By Michael Hayes Sojourner’s Truth Reporter our cry as well. sonable beyond their own thing happens. Zimmerman to the fullest is universal to everyone. And But when black people immediate concerns for Save our black youth! Get extent, that’s the desired re- I agree wholeheartedly. suffer inhumane treatment themselves. out the gangs! Get a degree sult. Former Michigan gover- and try to speak out for equal- While some black people instead of hanging in the We have to have a clear nor, Jennifer Granholm, ity, the main ones refusing to were marching in the 60s, streets. Etc. etc. message. We have to keep posted a pic of her wearing a listen are usually other black others were anti-progress. But none of this applies to pushing one specific point black hoodie. people. It is what it is. Score one the Trayvon Martin issue. without being sidetracked. If As have Muhammad Ali, Personally, I’ve been in for Willie Lynch. This is not about black- we are going to speak about the Miami Heat, led by so many debates and dis- Also, in the day and age of on-black crime. So why are the Trayvon Martin issue and Lebron James, and others. agreements with folks in 2012 Facebook and Twitter, ev- we even talking about that? how it affects us as a people, The hoodie has become a that I’m finally learning that eryone is his own media This incident had one lets deal with the specifics of symbol of the Trayvon Mar- my dad’s advice to me is as source. black person, and one crimi- this incident and lets keep tin issue. Because so many true as anything I’ve ever It’s hard to rally around nal. And they were not the the black-on-black violence people wear hoodies it’s not heard. one ideal when you have a same person. discussion out of it. fair to make assumptions. Harriet Tubman said: That is - some people million different variations Lumping it all together This is about the fact that Now let’s be all the way “I freed a thousand slaves, refuse to use logic. It’s for- of the message. hurts our message and weak- white people can shoot us honest, if any person reading I could have freed a thousand eign to them. At one point, So, although it may be in ens the impact. dead with no consequences this saw someone approach more if only they knew they it’s not about one opinion vs. futility… I will try to explain I am glad to see any posi- from police or court. you with a hoodie on and you were slaves” another. At some point, there the social context of this situ- tive call to action. Always. Period. can’t see their face … you Every cry for justice has is purely what happened and ation in a way I hope can be But turning a conversation The Hoodie As a Symbol may be a bit uneasy. someone trying to silence it, what is reasonable. Having a supported by most. about a white man killing an A white man who writes But if your prejudice, anx- and someone else covering debate or argument requires Focus on the Issue unarmed black teen into a for globalgrind.com was the iousness or fear leads you to their ears. both people to have a desire In Toledo, yes we have conversation about street first one I saw to point out over-react… you can’t blame Racists who can kill any to find reason, to find mean- taken the Trayvon Martin is- gangs, drug dealers and way- that a hooded sweatshirt is the clothing. one of us at any moment want ing or resolution. sue and connected it to our ward black youth is actually not something only black In Trayvon’s case, it was to silence our cry for justice. Truth is, some people want own city violence. distracting and may even be teens or criminals wear. He a dreary-rainy day. It was a Law enforcement and discord and disunity. Some I’ve been listening to the counter-productive. admitted he had a hoodie and short walk to the nearest store. courts that still see us as 3/ people have self-logic but no same speeches since I was 10 We have to be focused on that it can’t be used to profile People of all races and 5ths human want to silence grasp of what is fair or rea- years old every time some- results. Punishing someone…it’s clothing that (Continued on Page 14) Consuelo Castillo-Kickbusch Featured at César Chávez Humanitarian Awards Honoring Jose Luna Adelante’s major fundraiser will recognize Toledo Public Schools employee with the 2012 Humanitarian Award and high school student leaders Special to The Truth Adelante, Inc., The Latino on CNN’s Latino in America, ior, Sophomore, and Fresh- newborns, assist victims of University, Lourdes Univer- www.adelantetoledo.org or a & Community Resource Cen- National Public Radio, the men awards will receive rec- domestic violence with sity, and La Prensa. check can be mailed to ter, is hosting the 2012 César Lifetime Network and ognition at the ceremony. achieving independence, and The community is invited Adelante, Cesar Chavez Chávez Humanitarian Univision. The César Chávez Hu- develop future leaders to join us for Latino cuisine, Event, 520 Broadway Street, Awards on Thursday, Four Toledo students will manitarian Award celebra- through academic, economic music and dancing entertain- Toledo, OH 43604. March 30 at 6:00pm at be recognized for their aca- tion will support the vital and and life skills literacy pro- ment, and a cash bar to cel- Sponsorships are still Owens Community demic success, leadership, important charitable work of gramming. ebrate the impactful work of available and inquiries can College’s Center for Fine and community service. The Adelante, Inc. – to improve Platinum sponsors of the Adelante and our community be directed to Mary Price, & Performing Arts. The Senior Award will receive a academic success for grades event include Owens Com- leaders. This event is busi- executive director, at (419) event will recognize Jose 3-credit hour summer tuition K-12, increase financial and munity College and Fifth ness causal attire. 244-8440, x202 or Luna, the Hispanic Outreach scholarship from Lourdes housing stability for families, Third Bank. Gold sponsors Tickets are $60 each and [email protected]. Coordinator for Toledo Pub- University. The Senior, Jun- prevent low birth weight in include Bowling Green State can be purchased at lic Schools. Luna will receive the César Chávez Humani- © 2011 Hospice of Northwest Ohio tarian Award for his exten- SIXTH IN A SERIES: REBA sive work supporting the needs of Spanish-speaking families and helping Latino students to graduate high school and pursue a college degree. Headlining the event is nationally recognized They taught me to be a better caregiver. speaker Consuelo Castillo- The doctor said my grandfather, “Daddy Joe,” had only months For 30 years, families have been Kickbusch. Castillo- writing to Hospice of Northwest Kickbusch,Lieutenant Colo- to live. So I moved in with my grandparents to help care for him. nel, U.S. Army (Retired), Ohio to express their thanks. Hospice of Northwest Ohio taught me ways to gently turn him, broke barriers and set records They appreciate not only the in the military where she be- bathe him and change equipment. They also provided a hospital way we care for their loved one, came the highest-ranking but how we help them show their Hispanic woman in the Com- bed and medications to help him be more comfortable. From the bat Support Field of the U.S. love through better care, too. nurse who cared for Daddy Joe to the chaplain who prayed with us, Army. Since retirement she Visit hospicenwo.org has dedicated her life to em- Hospice of Northwest Ohio was a real blessing. 419-661-4001 (Ohio) powering a new generation Reba, 1989 734-568-6801 (Michigan) of leaders and has worked with over one million chil- dren and their parents across America through Educational Achievement Services, Inc. (EAS), a human development company. Castillo- Kickbusch has been profiled Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth March 28, 2012 Task Force Calls for a Restructured Head Start Agency By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor The Lucas County Head calls for a board of directors task force examined includ- While the task force did riod,” said Richard Jackson, children can be enrolled by Start Task Force, organized for the LLC whose members ing one in Ohio – the Cincin- not address the issues facing chairman of the EOPA Board fostering partnerships. “Head by the Toledo Community would not be employed by a nati-Hamilton County Com- EOPA, it did conclude that, of directors. “We need to look Start must have other bene- Foundation, has released its Head Start provider, who munity Action Agency pro- given the fact that the “fed- at best practices to see what factors,” said Baker. “Both report after five weeks of re- would have experience in gram. One key to the research eral grant provides only a works. Head Start has not private and public.” search and analysis. Its mem- organizational leadership and process was to uncover the portion of the funds needed changed and we do need to Task force members were bers have recommended oversight and who would benefits of “a governance to implement Head Start,” change how we deliver ser- Baker, Perryman, Amy structuring a Head Start have a range of experience in model that promotes collabo- public-private partnerships vices, how we train staff. Allen, Ph.D, assistant pro- agency that would look very early childhood education, ration, transparency and are necessary to achieve the That’s where collaboration fessor in the department of different from the current budgeting and finance, strat- quality service and to increase comes in.” Early Childhood, Physical early childhood education egy and planning, evaluation the quantity of children But Jackson took issue and Special Education of UT; program operated by the Eco- and assessment or legal af- served in Lucas County. The with the task force’s sugges- Tom Brady, Ph.D, former nomic Opportunity Planning fairs. task force also concluded that tion that a system of checks interim dean of the UT Col- Association (EOPA). The task force, which Lucas County has the com- and balances called for in the lege of Education; Romules The task force, charged started its research in Febru- with examining the best Head ary, was comprised of 13 Start programs nationally, members from local educa- “We did everything we could to stay has recommended forming a tional institutions, industry, limited liability corporation government, churches and to serve as the fiscal agent – service agencies including as far as possible from politics,” the recipient of the U.S. two members of EOPA’s Aaron Baker Health and Human Services board. Department $12.8 million Aaron Baker, assistant sustainability.” munity assets to form such task force report was neces- Durant, Ph.D, assistant su- grant that EOPA must now vice president for govern- The task force did not di- partnerships. sary. perintendent of TPS; Shirley compete to retain. EOPA has mental relations at The Uni- rectly address the contro- Task force member Rev. “EOPA can and should be Green, Ph.D, City of Toledo managed the Lucas County versity of Toledo and EOPA versy currently surrounding Donald L. Perryman, D.Min, both the fiscal agent and the safety and human resources Head Start program for de- board member, served as the EOPA. pastor of Center of Hope service provider,” he said. director; Rev. Otis Gordon, cades. task force’s chairman. “We did everything we Community Baptist Church The issue of finances is at D.Min, pastor of Warren As the fiscal agent, the The task force identified could to stay as far as pos- and a member of EOPA’s the core of any discussion AME Church; Kristi Hannan, LLC, would then, according what it considered to be eight sible from politics,” said board, praised the commit- about which entity will be Ph.D, Lucas County Family to the task force recommen- core elements of exemplary Baker of the commitment the ment of the group in recog- the next Lucas County Head Council; Kathryn Hott, su- dations, contract out services programs – developmentally various members brought to nizing that collaboration Start grantee. While $12.8 perintendent of Springfield and operations to providers. appropriate practices; re- the process. Describing the would be key to any success- million sounds like a lot of Local Schools; Cherie Such a structure, separating search-based practices; re- process as one based on aca- ful restructuring of a Lucas money, said Baker, it prob- Mourlam, assistant superin- the fiscal/administrative flective supervision and prac- demic research principles, County Head Start program. ably isn’t sufficient to edu- tendent of Washington Lo- functions from the service tices; emphasis on social- Baker noted that the discus- “It’s about the type of or- cate the number of children cal Schools; Melissa delivery functions, would emotional development, lan- sions were conducted with ganization that can adapt to who should qualify for early Romero, instructor in the ensure the accountability of guage and literacy, the arts an intent to keep every mem- the external environment and childhood education here in Department of Early Educa- the providers, says the re- and diversity awareness; high ber “in check to make sure to the 21st Century, it requires Lucas County. EOPA cur- tion at Lourdes University; port. teacher qualifications; small other loyalties don’t interfere collaboration,” he said. rently enrolls 2043 young- Elizabeth Ruppert, MD, pe- Currently, in Lucas child-to-adult ratios; indi- with the process.” Others, of course, were sters in Head Start – the num- diatrician and Rev. James C. County, EOPA serves both vidualized family support For example, Baker em- not so sure that the task ber that the HHS grant re- Williams, pastor of Taber- as the fiscal agent and the services and an interdiscipli- phasized that his own work force’s definition of collabo- quires. nacle of Faith Worship Cen- service provider for Head nary approach. on the task force “was inde- ration was the best direction The task force members, ter. Start. There were 20 such ex- pendent of any work I do at for EOPA itself. as with many others in the In addition, the task force emplary programs that the The University of Toledo.” “We need to change, pe- community, believe that more March 28, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 EOPA Supporters Lash Out at Head Start Task Force Recommendations By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor Reacting swiftly to the re- the task force report was to task for their efforts over proposals for the HHS grant Rev. Kevin Bedford and port released by the Head Start flawed in its proposals, in the the years remove the program is due in several weeks, Carty Finkbeiner Task Force, EOPA support- make up of the researchers from EOPA. Bedford also assailed the tim- ers gathered at a new confer- and in the timing of the Bedford also joined that ing of the report’s release. ence on Tuesday morning to report’s release. sentiment and said that no one “Meetings have been go- announce that under no cir- Finkbeiner decried the ef- from the community directly ing on for years on how to cumstances would they ac- fort of non-black members of impacted by EOPA and Head take over this program,” said cept the proposals put forth in Bedford. “Weeks before an that report. “The overwhelming majority of RFP is about to come out is Led by former Mayor people in these discussions are not only not enough time to implement Carty Finkbeiner and Rev. the recommendations. Kevin Bedford, president of Caucasians but have never tauight in a Sylvester Gould, an EOPA the Toledo Chapter of the classroom.” board member was particu- NAACP, the group said the larly pointed in his observa- the greater Toledo area in their Start was a part of the com- tions that EOPA had not been effort to wrest away from mission assembled by the part of the task force. EOPA the $12.8 grant the Toledo Community Founda- “EOPA did not participate community action agency re- tion to research best Head on the task force,” said Gould. ceives from the U.S. Depart- Start practices. “The two who are on the board ment of Health and Human Of the 13 members of the were Keith Burwell’s hand- Services to operate Head task force, two are on the picked choices and repre- Start. EOPA board of directors sented the interests of the “No Afro-Americans were (Aaron Baker of The Univer- Toledo Community Founda- involved initially in the dis- sity of Toledo and Rev. D.L. tion.” Burwell is the execu- cussions about this takeover,” Perryman of Center of Hope tive director of the Commu- he said. “The overwhelming Community Church) and three nity Foundation. majority of people in these are pastors of African-Ameri- The task force has recom- discussions are not only Cau- can churches in the central mended that an independent casians but have never tauight city (Perryman, Rev. Otis group, in the form of a limited in a classroom.” Gordon of Warren AME and liability corporation, should The former mayor specifi- James Williams III of Taber- bid on the grant and then sub- cally took United Way of nacle of Faith Worship Cen- contract the operations of the Greater Toledo and the To- ter). program to distinct service ledo Community Foundation Noting that the request for providers. Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth March 28, 2012 April Child Abuse Prevention Owens Community College Month Activities Scheduled to Host Regional Job Fair, Special to The Truth Lucas County Children Services remembers children lost to abuse, neglect or March 30 violence Lucas County Children Services, the county agency responsible for protecting children from abuse and neglect, has scheduled several activities in April in recognition Special to The Truth of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Area college and university graduates and students are invited to learn about and explore various employment opportunities available throughout the surrounding region Blues Against Child Abuse – March 29, 7 – 10 p.m., Dégagé Jazz Café, 301 River as Owens Community College serves as host to the Collegiate Employ-Net Regional Job Road, Maumee. Fair on Friday, March 30. Local blues artists Voodoo Libido perform at this event designed to raise awareness Presented by Collegiate Employ-Net, a consortium of 18 colleges and universities in of child abuse in our community. Tickets are $10, and include light hors’d’ourves. Cash northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, the regional job fair will occur from 10 a.m. – bar. Please bring a personal care or school supply item to donate to children involved 2 p.m. in the College’s Student Health and Activities Center on the Toledo-area Campus. with LCCS. Special thanks to The Historic Commercial Building, Voodoo Libido, the Owens is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township. Admission to event is free and Toledo Free Press and Cumulus Broadcasting for their support. professional attire and a resume are required. Throughout the event, individuals can meet with over 90 business and industry Wear Blue to Work Day – April 11, all day. Let’s unite as a community against child representatives about employment opportunities. In addition, attendees will be able to fill abuse by wearing blue to work on April 11. Take a picture of yourself and your co- out applications for various employment opportunities. Individuals are also encouraged workers in blue, and either e-mail it to [email protected] or post it to https:/ to bring several copies of their resume in preparation for any impromptu interviews. /www.facebook.com/events/362264103790309/. Area employers in attendance will include Advance Staffing Solutions, Auto-Owners “Wear Blue to Work Day” buttons are available to participating groups or companies Insurance Co., Cedar Point, Cummins Bridgeway LLC, HCR ManorCare, Healing Arts by calling 419-213-3254. Special thanks to the Toledo Free Press. Fox Toledo, 101.5 Institute, Otterbein Portage Valley, Penske Truck Leasing, Piping Industry Training The River and Cumulus Broadcasting for their support. Center, Quicken Loans, Sherwin-Williams Co., The Home Depot, Ohio Highway Patrol, Toledo Zoo, Transportation Research Center Inc., Verizon Wireless and Wood Lane We Care About Our Kids: Community Forum on Child Sexual Abuse – April Residential Services Inc., among many others. 18, 6:30 – 9 p.m., University of Toledo Scott Park Campus. Representatives of child safety organizations, including LCCS, will present information to educate parents, For more information, call (567) 661-7715 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7715. professionals and the community on the best ways to keep kids safe, and shed light on the investigative and prosecution processes. The forum is free. Information is available at 419-729-0245 or 419-244-4053, ext. 303. Pro-choice, Pro-life Speakers to Debate

LCCS Child Memorial – April 25, 11:30 a.m. – noon, LCCS offices, 705 Adams at Bowling Green State University St., downtown Toledo. A solemn memorial remembering local children lost to abuse, Special to The Truth neglect or street violence. In the period April 2011 to present, no children have been lost Anticipating abortion The Secular Society chose her research on the psy- to abuse or neglect, but three male teens died as a result of acts of violence: Timothy to be a hot topic in the Croft, and Veritas chose chological and physical Blair, 14; Deadrick Rocker, 17; and Montelle Taylor, 17. 2012 presidential elec- Klusendorf. effects of abortion on Child Abuse Statistics tion, two Bowling Green Both men were selected women March 31 at 7 In 2011, Lucas County Children Services received 4,148 referrals of suspected child State University student for their ability to articulate p.m. in the Multi-Purpose abuse involving 6,046 children. We confirmed that 587 children were abused or organizations are hosting their positions on the issue Room of BGSU’s neglected (two-thirds of LCCS cases are addressed using the “Alternative Response” “The Abortion Debate … of abortion, said Peter Bowen-Thompson Stu- protocol, which does not involve substantiating a perpetrator or victim). Nearly half of You Decide” March 29 at Range, adviser to Veritas dent Union. all alleged child victims are age 5 or younger; 34 percent are school-aged; and 19 percent 7 p.m. in BGSU’s and campus minister at St. “Veritas is hoping to were teens (2 percent were age unknown). County wide, more than five of every 1,000 Olscamp Hall 101. Thomas More University build a culture here at children is a victim of maltreatment. On average, intake caseworkers receive 750 calls Pro-choice speaker Parish. Bowling Green State a month reporting concerns about the safety of a child. James Croft, executive “Whether you believe in University and beyond vice-president of the Hu- a woman’s right to choose, that will be willing to manist Graduate Commu- or that every child has a engage and debate the nity at Harvard Univer- right to life, we wanted to tough issues of our day,” sity, will debate pro-life create a space where both Range said. speaker Scott Klusendorf, sides could learn from each Additional sponsors of founder and president of other and better yet, just the debate include Catho- Life Training Institute in encounter one another face lic Charities, Foundation Atlanta. Two BGSU stu- to face rather than hiding for Life, St. Thomas More dent organizations, the behind slogans and politi- University Parish and h2o Secular Society and cal rallies,” Range said. Church. Both events are Veritas, a Catholic stu- Veritas has also invited free and open to the pub- dent group, are working BGSU professor Priscilla lic. together to host the event. Coleman, Ph.D., to present • The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section • The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• A Portion of Collingwood Blvd Dubbed “Ernest C. Jones Way” Sojourner’s Truth Staff On March 20, 2012, and continued to display his elected officials, Scott High own art in various sites. His School staff and students, 20-feet high “Christ Ascend- along with friends and fam- ing to Heaven” may be seen ily of the late artist, Ernie at Faith Way Church of God Jones, gathered at the corner in Christ. He lectured at a of Collingwood Blvd. and variety of universities, Machen Street, to designate schools and churches across a portion of Collingwood the nation. Blvd as “Ernest C. Jones He earned his master’s of Way.” education from UT in 1976. Jones was a teacher with Jones was one of the dance. The “Afro-Ball” has the Toledo Public Schools founders of the Confedera- been the crowning achieve- for over 30 years, on the fac- tion of Black Artists (COBA) ment of pride for over 20 years ulty of Scott for 25 of those and also a founder of the in Toledo. years. Black Caucus of Toledo Jones was a long-standing As a student at Scott, his Teachers. He served as the member of Kappa Alpha Psi pen and ink drawing, “Traf- activities director for the UT Fraternity, Inc and was a mem- fic on the Maumee,” was pub- chapter of the National Youth ber of the Amazon Lodge #4, lished in Reader’s Digest in Sports Program for 24 years. Order of Prince Hall Masons. April 1962. Jones was the founding He and his wife Gloria had After earning a bachelor’s advisor for the city-wide Afro three children and four grand- (l. to r.): Toledo Board Member Brenda Hill; TPS Superintendent Jerome Pecko, PhD; degree in education from The Clubs. He helped area and children. Jones, born on Feb- Councilwoman Paula Hicks-Hudson; Board Member Larry Sykes; Gloria Jones, University of Toledo, he city high school students cre- ruary 14, 1943, passed away Councilman Steve Steel; Scott Principal Treva Jeffries joined TPS as an art teacher ate an annual scholarship on October 26, 2010. Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth March 28, 2012

• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section • The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• A Picture Perfect Moment With Noah Stephens By Monique Ward The Truth Contributor

In my travels I have come automotive capital of the sonal passion project. across many talented people world. from different walks of life. TPOD’s mission is to use However, when you do Every so often I meet tal- vivid portraiture and engag- something you feel strongly ented individuals who are ing essays to reform how about, it will resonate with utilizing their artistry to do people think about life in other people who feel the more than entertain the Detroit. By doing so, TPOD same way. I had no idea that senses. One such artist I came exists to increase Detroit-di- it would grow into what it across and became familiar rected investment and resi- has. with through a unique project dency. MW: What was it like that has garnered an interna- Since its inception, the getting the phone call from tional buzz even though he’s project has received a bit of McDonald’s Corporation in right across the state-line in national and international at- China after the initial release our neighboring city of De- tention: in February 2011, a and positive response to your troit. I had the pleasure of creative director in China saw project? How was that expe- interviewing him right before the project and hired me to rience? the debut of his People of shoot an eight-portrait ad NS: I got a email at three Detroit Photo Exhibition that campaign for McDonald’s [o’clock] in the morning with was held on March 15 at the China in Shanghai. the subject line: “Would you Detroit Works Project home MW: Your brainchild, shoot in China”. My first base. The People of Detroit: A thought, was that it was a Monique Ward: For those Photodocumentary, did you Nigerian email scam. I fig- of us who may not know who ever fathom that it would be ured I’d play along: be. A truly great person. you are, in your own words, as world renowned as it has I agreed to Skype with the I lived in Shanghai for familiarize us with the ori- become? Tell us the story of email sender and I’ll be three weeks. It was one of the gins of Noah Stephens, the how this project came into goddamn if the Nigerian scam most exciting three weeks of man, photographer and en- fruition. artist haven’t figured out a my life. trepreneur. NS: When I started the way to look just like pleasant MW: What major social, Noah Stephens: I’m a project, the only thing I looking Chinese women... economical or political re- photographer, essayist, and wanted to do, was provide a Turns out, the opportu- sults have you witnessed as a founder of counter argument to media nity was genuine, and so was direct result of your People thepeopleofdetroit.com. that focused only on what is my Chinese host, creative of Detroit project? TPOD is photo portraiture wrong with Detroit. I never director Hwee Beng Poh. She NS: A high school kid in project dedicated to every- thought it would turn into was as gracious as anyone Melbourne, Australia day, dynamic people in the anything more than a per- could hope someone could blogged about the project on his tumblr account. He said that the project showed him what the people of Detroit NS: I have a plan to take Photodocumentary, “were really like” - which is further increase the profile Stephens will be having an exactly what I always hoped of TPOD. It’s going to be encore but more intimate TPOD would do. It’s about awesome. That’s all I can say showing on March 31 from changing how people think for now. noon to 2 p.m. At 2929 about Detroit. Russell Street at the head- MW: What is next for the For those of you who quarters of the Detroit Works creative mind of Noah missed the first showing of Project. Stephens? The People of Detroit: A March 28, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9

• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section • The Truth Arts Section• The Truth Arts Section• PRIZM Opens Sixth Annual Juried Show, Art-A-Fair 2012 Special to The Truth PRIZM Creative of community arts program- Carver, William Blake, Mark Community’s sixth annual ming. Twain and Dr. Seuss. juried art show ART-A-FAIR Jerry Gray has been in- 2012, opened Saturday volved in the local arts scene Annually as part of Art- March 10 and continue in Toledo for over a decade. A-Fair PRIZM members can through Thursday May 10, He operates an art and pro- elect to participate in a Cre- at the Fifth Third Center at duction studio called Quest ative Challenge. Announced One Seagate, 550 North Sum- for Fire with friend Kerry at the beginning of each New mit Street, Toledo. The show Krow in the downtown Secor Year the Creative Challenge featuring 45 PRIZM Artists Building. Since July of 2009, theme inspires members in includes a variety of visual he has also developed and the area of Art and Litera- and literary works, and is curated Bozarts Gallery on ture. free and open to the public. St. Clair St. in downtown This year’s theme is BEST Gallery hours will continue Toledo. Since its opening DAY EVER! Artists are in- through May 10, Monday- Bozarts has shown a variety vited to focus on what would Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. of local talent including solo the best day ever look or feel and weekends, Saturday- artists and groups. like. All Creative challenge Sunday 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. Since completing her edu- Pieces will be flagged in the at the Fifth Third Center. Art cation, Elizabeth Irwin pro- exhibit, but three Art Works Judges for Art-A-Fair 2012 vides free lance editing and will be: Diana Attie, profes- writing services, and is very sor emeritus, College of Vi- involved in local and regional sual and Performing Art at literary events. The University of Toledo and Jerry Gray, artist and owner Art-A-Fair 2012, juried of Bozart’s Gallery, Toledo, artist awards are for outstand- Ohio. The literature judge is ing works created in the spirit, Elizabeth Irvin, freelance style or techniques of famous writer and editor, B.A. Uni- artists: Claude Monet, Pablo versity of Toledo in Commu- Picasso, Georgia O’Keefe, ture Exhibit. ceiving partial funding from nications. Vincent Van Gogh, Edgar the Ohio Arts Council, To- Degas, Mary Cassett, While Art-A-Fair 2012 ledo Community Foundation, Diana Attie received a Michelangelo, Auguste remains an excellent oppor- local businesses, and many B.S. from Case–Western Renoir, Winslow Homer, tunity for PRIZM members generous individuals. For University and a M. A. in Ansel Adams, Leonardo to display their work and the more information on upcom- Painting and Drawing from DeVinci, and Louis Comfort and three Literature Works Co-Chairmen for the 2012 community to enjoy ing PRIZM educational the Cleveland Institute of Art. Tiffany. Literature awards will also be chosen to receive Art-A-Fair are Jake Lee PRIZM’s talents, it is also an workshops in the visual and She has been a favorite art are named for the following a ribbon and be featured as Ziolkowski & Randy occasion for others to learn literary arts visit the PRIZM professor at UT, as well as authors: Robert Frost, E. E. outstanding pieces. Bennett. Many other PRIZM of creative opportunities website @ involved in the development Cummings, Raymond volunteers participate in pre- available to all local artists www.myprizm.com, email paring the posters, postcards, from novice to professional. [email protected], or call 419- programs, literature readings, PRIZM Creative Community 931-8732. food and fine details of the is a 501 (c.) (3) Nonprofit annual Fine Art and Litera- organization currently re- Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth March 28, 2012

Book Review On the Flip Side by Nikki Carter c.2012, Dafina Teen $9.95 / $10/95 Canada 240 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor

In life, there are so many becoming an entertainment and Epsilon needed him to reasons to sing. lawyer. do his magic on other tracks You lift your voice to The first one was easy. in the Big Apple. God at church, or to your As soon as the fabulous Long-distance relation- teacher at school. With your Mystique heard Sunday’s ships were hard and Sun- friends, you can harmonize voice, she took Sunday un- day missed Sam terribly. or improvise pretty much der her wing and nurtured Still, there were a lot of anywhere, singing along her career. As a mentor, distractions to keep Sun- with your favorite music, Mystique was the best, day from thinking about her adding words or back- which is why she signed boo too much. She was ground. Maybe you’ve fig- Sunday on at Epsilon working on a video and the ured out how to play the Records. dancer she performed with song on guitar or piano. The second goal, well, was a hottie. Studies took So many songs and not Sunday was working on that up time, and bonding with enough time to sing them, one. She was just starting her sister-friends was im- right? her freshman year at portant. For Sunday Tolliver, mu- Spelman College in Atlanta, Then there was the sic wasn’t just fun, it was a and it was going to be great. drama with her cousin, way to make a living. Sun- Her roommate, Gia, was Dreya, and that wasn’t dis- day was Epsilon Records’ funny and they’d met other appearing any time soon. newest sensation, but in the dorm-mates who seemed Going to college was new novel On the Flip Side nice. For real, there was supposed to mark the end by Nikki Carter, too much gonna be some sisterhood of silly drama for Sunday drama made Sunday sing there. Tolliver. But when Epsilon the blues. The only bad thing about was taken over, when Dreya Throughout her whole it all was that Sunday’s boy- was haterating, when Sam life, there were two things friend, Sam, was in New was caught cheating, and Sunday Tolliver set her eyes York City. He’d been her when Mystique got all mys- on: becoming a singer and producer on her #1 record terious, Sunday realized

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Owens Community College to Host Regional Job Fair Assistance with Special to The Truth Area college and univer- ties in northwest Ohio and representatives about em- Bridgeway LLC, HCR Completing Food Stamp sity graduates and students southeast Michigan, the re- ployment opportunities. In ManorCare, Healing Arts Application are invited to learn about gional job fair will occur addition, attendees will be Institute, Otterbein Portage and explore various em- from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the able to fill out applications Valley, Penske Truck Leas- A representative from Toledo Area Ministries’ Supple- ployment opportunities College’s Student Health for various employment op- ing, Piping Industry Train- mental Nutrition Assistance Program, in partnership with available throughout the and Activities Center on the portunities. Individuals are ing Center, Quicken Loans, Lucas County Job and Family Services, will be at the surrounding region as Toledo-area Campus. also encouraged to bring Sherwin-Williams Co., The following locations to assist eligible clients with com- Owens Community College Owens is located on Oregon several copies of their re- Home Depot, Ohio High- pleting food stamp applications: serves as host to the Colle- Road in Perrysburg Town- sume in preparation for any way Patrol, Toledo Zoo, giate Employ-Net Regional ship. Admission to event is impromptu interviews. Transportation Research Monday, April 2, at Zablocki Center 3015 Lagrange, Job Fair on Friday, March free and professional attire Area employers in atten- Center Inc., Verizon Wire- from 10:45 AM-12:15 PM 30. and a resume are required. dance will include Advance less and Wood Lane Resi- Tuesday, April 3, at Providence Center, 1205 Broad- Presented by Collegiate Throughout the event, in- Staffing Solutions, Auto- dential Services Inc., among way, from 2:00-3:30 PM Employ-Net, a consortium dividuals can meet with over Owners Insurance Co., Ce- many others. Thursday, April 5, at Zablocki, 3015 Lagrange, from of 18 colleges and universi- 90 business and industry dar Point, Cummins 9:30-11:00 AM Monday April 9 at Oregon Center, 570 Bayshore, Oregon, from 10:00-11:30 AM Tuesday, April 10, at Kahle Center, 1315 Hillcrest, from 12:00-1:30 PM Tuesday, April 10, at Providence Center, 1205 Broad- way, from 2:00-3:30 PM Wednesday April 11, at Mayores Center, 2 Aurora Gonzalez Drive, from 10:00-11:30 AM Thursday, April 12, at Blessed Sacrament, 4227 Bellevue, from 7:30-11:30 AM Saturday, April 14, at Wesley United Methodist, 2934 Stickney Avenue, from 9:00-10:30 AM Tuesday, April 17, at Kent Library, 3101 Collingwood, from 1-2:30 PM Wednesday, April 18, at Our Lady of Lourdes, Hill Avenue from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Wednesday, April 18, at Waterville Library, 800 Michigan, Waterville, from 1:00-2:30 PM Thursday, April 19, at Hunt Center, 2121 Garden Park Pkwy, from 12:00-1:30 PM Tuesday, April 24, at Maumee Center, 2430 S. De- troit, from 10:00-11:30 AM Tuesday, April 24, Providence Center, 1205 Broad- way, from 2:00-3:30 PM Wednesday, April 25, at Our Lady of Lourdes, 6135 Hill Ave, from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Thursday, April 26, at Point Place Library, 2727 117th Street, from 1:00-2:30 PM March 28, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Trayvon Martin: Under The Hood What Happened – A Deeper Look By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture lows Trayvon and 911 Dis- headset fall to the ground The police officer who patch continues… and the call being lost. She arrived on the scene also has Dispatcher: “Are you fol- called back, no answer. a history of racial profiling lowing him?” George Zimmerman had and instead of asking wit- Zimmerman: “yeah”. laid in wait, followed and nesses what they heard (an Dispatcher: “Okay, we cornered Trayvon. open ended question) , he don’t need you to do that”. Zimmerman had a loaded tells them … although he hand gun. Trayvon Martin wasn’t on the scene yet, that Meanwhile, Trayvon is had cell phone, iced tea and who was screaming was on the phone with his girl- skittles. George Zimmerman. That, friend back in Miami. Since this unfolded just is corrupt police work. On an entirely separate down the street from the Even though Trayvon conversation you can see the house where he was return- Martin was killed in the same events play out from ing, there are numerous neighborhood of his father’s Trayvon’s point of view: neighbors who saw or heard home, even though normal “oh, he’s right behind me, what happened next and at procedure would have been he’s right behind me again” least three of them all say to use his cell phone to find Trayvon told her. they heard a boy cry for help. his relatives… local authori- “Run” she says, and he Yet ANOTHER phone ties let a lifeless body sit replies “I’m not going to run, call plays a crucial role. And without identifying or noti- I’m just going to walk fast”. this is where it gets espe- fying anyone. Next the girlfriend dis- cially painful. It’s been a month. tinctly hears Trayvon say All you have to do is The Sanford, Florida po- “Why are you following google: trayvon neighbor lice still won’t arrest or me?” 911 call. charge George Zimmerman. A voice says “What are Listen to the audio. You Two of the legislators you doing around here?” clearly hear a young male who wrote Florida’s “Stand Tracy Martin and his Once Trayvon notices he one. On the day of this trag- She says she heard push- screaming for his life. You Your Ground” law have fiancée, Brandi Greene, went is being followed by a po- edy, he was a strange man ing and what sounded like clearly hear a gunshot. Then gone on record saying it does out to eat after spending tentially dangerous stranger, following Trayvon with his scuffling and then Trayvon’s you don’t hear anything. not apply to Zimmerman some quality time with both he tells the person he is on gun at the ready. because he was the obvious of their children. Trayvon the phone with that he is While Zimmerman lies in aggressor once he followed Martin, Tracy’s son, was going to put his hoodie on wait, watching Trayvon someone. visiting from Miami. While and walk faster. make his way back home… George Zimmerman and left in the house alone, Trayvon, who just re- he calls 911: the entire police department Trayvon and his soon-to-be cently turned 17, has never “There’s a real suspicious in that city all need to be younger step-brother settled had a run in with law en- guy. This guy looks like he’s held accountable. in to watch the NBA All Star forcement. up to no good, on drugs or Punished to the fullest game. George Zimmerman how- something. It’s raining and extent. Deciding to make a quick ever, has. Domestic disputes, he’s just walking around The proof is abundant. run to the 7 Eleven store just “battery of a law enforce- looking about… These The evidence is there. outside the Retreat at Twin ment officer” and obstruct- a**holes always get away” Miami Heat End of story. Lakes gated community, ing justice are all on his In an effort to protect Trayvon steps out in the light record. Zimmerman has been Zimmerman, one part of the rain wearing a hooded known to not only call 911 conversation was hidden un- sweatshirt. Leaving the store repeatedly to report what he til recently. with a box of skittles for his felt was suspicious behavior If you go to soon-to-be younger step but to also chase down and www.huffingtonpost.com , brother and an iced tea for confront people. you can hear the audio where himself, Trayvon winds his Some of his reports over Zimmerman clearly says way through the develop- the years include such trivial “f**king coons” as he fol- ment on his way back home instances as “children play- while on the phone with his ing in the street” or people girlfriend. having “open garage doors.” Watching and following George Zimmerman’s father him with a handgun is is a state magistrate in Vir- George Zimmerman. ginia, which probably gives Zimmerman is not on of- him an edge in legal loop- ficial duty as neighborhood holes. George Zimmerman patrol, because the gated does not possess any legal community has never ap- authority to police, follow, Jennifer Granholm pointed him as such. apprehend or confront any- Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth March 28, 2012 Is the Trayvon Martin Issue Uniting or Dividing Us? (Continued from Page 3) ages have worn and will point of Occupy Wall pan out and you will be less A crowd of people all continue to wear hoodies Street? motivated to raise your united for any one thing in such circumstances. What did the national voice the next time. takes on a life of it’s own. So to blame the hoodie support for Troy Davis ac- It’s true. Our thoughts, our inten- in this case is preposter- complish? Some people are follow- tions, our focus on a par- ous. Now that we are all talk- ers. They have very little ticular subject creates Continue to post ya pics ing about Trayvon Martin, understanding of the spe- change. rocking the hoodie to show if we assemble…what do cifics. Whether its good not only support for we do next? They talk loud, put on a change or bad change, de- Trayvon, but support for There’s no right/wrong good show, come off as pends on how we have or- common sense. If you wear answer but you should have positive and informed but ganized what we do. a hoodie to a job interview, an answer. deep down are fronting. If you are progressive or in line at the This is how you have to But even they serve a minded and want social bank…that’s different. look at things. I’m not dis- purpose. equality, add your voice to But if you want to walk couraging people from do- Remember how we all the call for justice. around your neighborhood ever worthy of their sup- night. ing what they feel. felt when Barack Obama As they say, the dressed in a hooded port for one reason or an- I spent a few of my col- But I am reminding you got elected? people…united…will sweatshirt on a dreary, other. lege and post college years that the outrage you feel is That’s that energy, con- never be defeated. rainy day… you should Personally, I don’t sup- organizing and demonstrat- emotionally charged en- necting everyone while And I believe that. have the right. And so did port every social upheaval ing against the Bush presi- ergy. others resist it or try to kill Shout out Bianca Har- Trayvon Martin. that comes along. dency. I learned that mod- It has to be funneled to a it. ris, Tia Boykin and any oth- Be Organized When Or- When you find yourself erating public discussions direct and clear goal or else We are powerful. A ers behind the Ottawa Park ganizing in another city having court are important. I learned that nothing changes. mass of people united with event this past Saturday in To people who don’t proceedings, or getting knowing the law is ex- You will find yourself a common purpose can do honor of Trayvon Martin. want change, the clamor of pepper sprayed by cops in tremely important. And all hyped about something anything. Shout out D.J. Kausion outraged voices looks D.C. or protesting for your most of all, I learned that and months later you That’s why sports and any others who have scary. beliefs… you learn to only there are different types of haven’t made any changes games, and even parties can something planned. To cynical or divisive- dig in to a cause when you social action. within yourself and the out- sometimes feel like the air minded people, no cause is notice it keeps you up at What was the overall come of the situation didn’t is electric.

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Notice to Bidders: Inquiry # FY12-100, Notice to Bidders: Inquiry # FY12-101, Bus Driver (Project # 5016-11-1387) for COB-1(N) Class- (Project # 0001-12-804) for Health & Safety School Bus driver needed. Must be able to work rooms - RCLC-Ph 2 (Resource & Community Learn- (University Hall Fire Alarm System Replacement) with students K-8 and submit to a criminal history ing Center - Phase 2) for the University of Toledo for the University of Toledo. Sealed bids for this check. Must have appropriate credentials (certified Health Science Campus. Sealed bids for this project project must be clearly marked with the project CDL Class B, passenger endorsements and must be clearly marked with the project number on number on all inner and outer envelopes and/or Airbrake). Send resume to the attention of Dr. Samuel all inner and outer envelopes and/or shipping con- shipping containers. Bids must be addressed and Hancock, CAO Star Academy of Toledo 1850 Air- tainers. Bids must be addressed and delivered to delivered to the University of Toledo, Facilities and port Highway, Toledo, Ohio 43609. the University of Toledo, Main Campus, Facilities Construction, Plant Operations, Room 1100, 2925 We are an equal opportunity employer. and Construction, Plant Operations Room 1100, E. Rocket Drive, MS 216, Toledo, Ohio 43606 before Underrepresented minorities and women are en- 2925 E. Rocket Drive, MS 216, Toledo, Ohio 43606 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Bids will be couraged to apply before 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Bids will publicly opened that same day at 3:05 p.m. in the be publicly opened that same day at 2:05 p.m. in the Plant Operations Building, Room 1000. Copies of Plant Operations Building, Room 1000. Copies of Plans, Specifications, and Bid Forms may be ob- Facilities Director Plans, Specifications, and Bid Forms may be ob- tained from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Road, tained from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Road, Toledo, Ohio 43615. Call 419-385-5303 for an ap- Lucas County Facilities Department has an open- Toledo, Ohio 43615. Call 419-385-5303 for an ap- pointment to pick up bid package. A cost of $45.00 ing for a Facilities Director. pointment to pick up bid package. A cost of $100.00 will be charged per set. Any further information may will be charged per set. Any further information may be obtained from David Desjardins of JDRM Engi- For more details, please visit our website at be obtained from Jerry Voll of Duket Architects neering at 419-824-2400. One Pre-Bid Conference www.co.lucas.oh.us and click on the “Apply for a Planners at 419-255-4500. One Pre-Bid Confer- will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Job” link to review the job description, minimum ence will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 10:00 in the Plant Operations Building, Room 1000, at the requirements, salary and to apply online. a.m. in the Health Education Building, Room 105, at University of Toledo, 2925 E. Rocket Drive, Toledo, the University of Toledo, Health Science Campus, OH 43606. Total Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond Please submit employment applications by Fri- 3000 Arlington Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614. Total are required per section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised day, April 6, 2012. Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond are required per Code. EDGE Participation Goal: 10%. Project Esti- section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. EDGE mate: $800,000.00; Breakdown: Electrical: Participation Goal: 10%. Project Estimate: $800,000.00. Finish Drywall and Painting $1,452,000.00; Breakdown: General Const: Residential and commercial $905,000.00; Plumbing: $22,000.00; Fire Protec- CALL FOR YOUNG ARTISTS AT WORK Patch and match existing textures tion: $20,000.00; HVAC: $275,000.00; & Electrical: References upon request $230,000.00. YOUTH APPRENTICES 419-280-2967 The Arts Cmmission is sponsoring for a 19th year, the Young Artists At Work (YAAW) program, a six-week summer employment opportunity that pro- vides youth ages 14 -18 with an intense exposure to Abundant Life of Perrysburg is a sub- the arts: fostering self-expression, quality work ethic, and the development of important vocational and sidized independent housing facility for those 62 or employable skills. In this program, youth enter into a older. WE are located in a beautiful, quiet residential paid apprenticeship while learning several artistic setting in Perrysburg. Abundant Life offers one bed- disciplines under the direction of professional artists room garden apartments with private patios, indoor and/or instructors. mailboxes, reserved parking and busing to local The 2012 YAAW program is scheduled for June grocery stores. 25th through August 3rd. Applications may be down- Applications are now being accepted loaded from our website or will be available at The Call 419-874-4371 Arts Commission oces (1838 Parkwood Avenue, Suite 120, Toledo, Ohio, 43604) through March 30, 2012. Van Needed Trulight @ 950 Prouty is in need of a donation of All applications must be postmarked or hand- a passenger van or bus for our growing church. delivered by Thursday, April 5, 2012. Bishop Greg Early and Pastor Sheila Early For additional information please contact The Contact: Dale 419-283-7585 Arts Commission at 419-254-2787 or visit our website at www.theartscommission.org APPLICATION DEADLINE: NAMI of Greater Toledo Thursday, April 5 , 2012 Minority Support Group Held Every Wednesday from 6-7:30p.m. at Place Your Ad Today! United Church of God -1122 Bronson Street , CALL PAM @ 419.243.0007 Toledo , Ohio 43608 NAMI Sponsors : Soup and Sandwich Special Notice Fellowship. Please join us EVERY WEDNESDAY for NORTHGATE APARTMENTS RE: Examinations for Journeyman 610 STICKNEY AVENUE (FREE) soup and sandwich, followed by : Support Now Accepting Applications for 1 and 2 Bed- Wireman Group from 6-7:30 p.m. room Apartments Applications for the Journeyman Inside Wireman With 1 out of 3 people that suffer from Mental Mature Adult Community for test will be accepted April 9-13, 2012 at the Interna- Illness this affects us all. Persons 55 and Older. Rent tional Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 8, No Pressure, No Commitment, No Reason to Based on Income. Heat, Appli- 807 Lime City Road, Rossford, Ohio between 9:00 go through this alone. ances, Drapes, Carpeting In- a.m. And 3:00 p.m. The qualifications to be eligible cluded. for this examination are: Call (419) 729-7118 for details. Wanted to Buy:Diabetes Supplies · Must be 18 years of age or over. · Must live in the jurisdiction of Local 8 for one Earn up to $12 per box of 100 test stripsMust Alpha Towers Apartments year prior to application. expire after September 2012. Leave labels on 525 E. Woodruff · Must have proof of 4 years employment in the boxes.We remove and shred.Call 419-740-7162 commercial/industrial electrical construction indus- and leave message. Now accepting applications for 1 and 2 bedroom try. apartments. Mature adult community for persons 62 and Part Time Maintenance Person older. Rent based on income. All Interim Pastor utilities. Appliances. Blinds. Ser- Looking for Interim Minister and Pastor for New For medical equipment maintenance of vice coordinator on site. Call 419- Prospect MBC, 1425 W. Delaware Ave. Toledo OH power wheelchairs and power scooters 246-1258 for details 43606. Please send resume to above address in C/ Part-time O Search Committee Call Ken at 419-865-0089 March 28, 2012 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 16 New Covenant Baptist Church Honors Leadership By Artisha S. Lawson Sojourner’s Truth Reporter

“Shaping the world one police officer, current mis- Langston Bannister, PhD is a tion activities. First Lady received a warm thank you Caption: life at a time,” is the motto of sion worker, usher board former University of Toledo Gladys Green is owner of from their pastor and certifi- (left to right) Back row: New Covenant Baptist member and Toledoans professor; also former pastor both Little Generation Day cate of appreciation. The con- Leonora Barry, Earl Barry, Church of Toledo, and ex- United for Social Action of Third Baptist Church and Cares and will celebrate 23 gregation welcomes guests to Tammy Wooten, Front row: plains the honoring of nine (TUSA) member. Earl Barry, Grace Presbyterian. Bannis- years of marriage to Pastor visit for Sunday worship First Lady Gladys Green, congregational leaders on a retired police officer, is also ter is a faithful member of the Green in August. “I’m hon- starting at 11:00am, and Langston Bannister, former Sunday, March 25, 2012. a member of TUSA, usher men’s ministry and mentor ored my husband and pastor Wednesday Bible studies at Mayor Jack Ford, Norma Rev. Benjamin L. Green board and men’s ministry. to Green. “It’s truly a bless- thinks highly of me,” said 5:30pm, the church is located Vaughn, Rev. Benjamin acknowledged the past and Leona Barry, a retired U.S. ing to receive this from my First Lady Green. at 3864 Jackman Road in Green recent accomplishments of Probation officer, is the pastor,” said Bannister. Each of the nine honorees Toledo. the congregation’s leaders. Christian education director John Norwood, who trav- “I wanted to acknowledge the and member of Northwest- els regularly from Saginaw leaders within these church ern Ohio Re-entry Coalition. to Toledo to attend services, walls, these individuals have Tammy Wooten, current min- is a retired assistant superin- positively influenced my life ister of music, teaches per- tendent of the Saginaw school and made me a better hus- forming at Craig’s Piano and district. Norma Vaughn is band, a better father and bet- is organizing a performing known as the congregation’s ter man, period.” arts ministry that will be open knitter, and prepares knitting Ronda Proctor is retired to the community this spring. crafts for various congrega-