Volume 16, No.01“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” April 22, 2009

Lt. John Preston And The Winner is... IanIan EnglishEnglish In This Issue Retired, Toledo Police Department AssistantAssistant Prosecutor,Prosecutor, LucasLucas CountyCounty This Strikes Us … Page 2

School Board vs Minority Con- tractors Page 3

Konop re: Police Expenses Page 4

Martinez re: Fire Expenses Page 5 TheThe Truth’sTruth’s 77thth AnniversaryAnniversary The Economy Jan Scotland State Farm Insurance Agent

Neely’s Real Estate Principal Teresa Quinn and Students Page 7 LincolnLincoln Academy Academy for for Boys Boys

Getting to College Dr. Hope Mitchell, MD. Page 8 Mitchell Dermatology

Homeless to Homeowner Page 9

Rediscovering Ironing Page 10

Fifth Third and United North Page 11 John Moore AuthorAuthor ofof AlvettaAlvetta Gamma Phi Delta Page 12 Connecting Point’s Delores Williams Minister and the Stars Page 13 Mr. President BlackMarketPlace Page 14

Classifieds Page 15

Bernice Rumala Third Year Medical Student Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth April 22, 2009 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar

A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial April 22 Area Office on Aging: South Kinship Club; “Grieving the Loss of the Happy Birth One of the most intriguing spectacles on tax day was the appearance of U.S. Rep. Family;” Hunt Senior Center; 5:30 pm Paul Latta (Rep. Bowling Green) at a local tax tea party gathering. The tea parties were organized as a national protest against taxes, bailouts and government over-spending. April 23 On the whole, we can’t find fault with the concept of protesting taxes, bailouts and Area Office on Aging: Open Dorr Kinship Club; “Service from MRDD;” Dorr government spending. What we can find fault with is the hypocrisy of those congress- Elementary; 5:30 pm men, such as Latta, who rail against the bailouts and the stimulus package while requesting millions of dollars in earmarks at the same time. April 24-25 Latta, for example, requested and received 10 earmarks for his congressional district Calvary Baptist Church Women’s Ministry Spring Retreat: 419-531-9443 totaling $2.93 million, primarily to curb flooding. Those requests make a lot of sense, in fact. April 25 Latta, however, a relative newcomer to Washington showed, as so many Republican congressmen did, that he is a master at the political game of CYA. He requests the “Take Back The Night:” End violence against women rally; Start High School; 6 earmarks, then votes against the stimulus package knowing that it would pass with or pm – resource fair and displays; 7 pm – community rally: 419-530-3432 or without his vote and knowing that he and his constituents would benefit directly [email protected] through his requests. 11th Annual Free Prostate Screening Program: Toledo Council of Black Nurses and Now, moving forward, Latta and his like-minded Republican colleagues are in good Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; Cordelia Martin Health Center; 10 am to 2 pm: 419-531-4310 shape whatever happens with the nation’s economic woes. First, they decry the Warren AME Oral Health Workshop for Youth: Noon to 2 pm: 419-243-2237 amount of government spending in the stimulus package. Second, instead of refusing Abundant Joy Ministries: Youth Biblical Rap Session; “It’s OK to Say No;” Kent to request earmarks – in the hopes of tamping down the spending – they seek their own. Branch Library; 2:30 to 5 pm: 419-787-3732 or 419-699-0586 If things go well, they will have brought home the bacon to the voters and can point Ohio Association of Colored Women’s Club NW District Annual Fund Raiser: The to that in the next election cycle. If things go badly with economic recovery, they can Crown Affair; Heatherdowns Country Club; 11 am: 419-531-6163 or 419-537-9042 still say ‘I told you so’ and conveniently omit any reference to their own part in jacking up the national debt. April 26 Not exactly “Profiles in Courage” stuff. Southern MBC 26th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration: Rev. Robert Wormely; 4 pm By the way, Ohio’s own John Boehner of the 8th District and also the house minority Beulah Baptist Church 3rd Pastoral Anniversary: 4 pm; Guests Rev. John Walthall leader is cut from a different cloth. Boehner, an outspoken opponent of President and Mt. Ararat: 419-283-1028 Obama’s economic message, does not and has not requested earmarks for his district David Carter Symphonic Choir First Annual Scholarship Fund Concert: In memory during his time in Congress. The man walks the walk. of David Carter; Phillips Temple CME Church; 4:30 pm Greater St. Mary’s Baptist Church 6th Pastoral Anniversary: Pastor and Mrs. * * * * * Robert W. Lyons; 4 pm; Guest speaker Bishop McGee Obama returns home from his latest trip abroad to face his critics on the right who are accusing him once again of kowtowing to America’s enemies. April 27-May 1 This time, Obama’s poor judgment involved actually shaking the hand of Venezuela’s Women’s Entrepreneurial Network’s Trade Show: Ramada Westgate (formerly the Hugo Chavez … and smiling at the same time. Unbelievable, eh? He actually shook this Clarion); 1 to 6 pm; For vendor information call Beth Miller at 419-254-6034 man’s hand. Covenant Churches Conference: Servant’s Heart Christian Church; “It’s Your Chavez, by the way, is the socialist leader who has close ties with Cuba and Castro Season;” Services at 7 pm nightly and had the effrontery to call George Bush a devil. And Obama shook this man’s hand! April 28 As if this weren’t enough, Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have both Area Office on Aging: Caregiver Educational Series; Mott Branch Library; 6:30 to been brazen enough to admit that the United States has made some mistakes in the past 8 pm with respect to the way the country has conducted itself abroad and they have apologized for the same mistakes. Hard to believe, isn’t it? May 2 These actions, say the critics, will be taken as signs of weakness and embolden our First Church of God Health Seminar: “Developing Good Health Habits for Better enemies. Such softness increases the chances of future attacks, we are told. Living;” 10 am to 2 pm; Genesis Dreamplex; Keynote speaker Linda Ross, RN: 419-865- This is why being perceived as ugly Americans is in the best interest of national 5207 security and why Obama should have spit in Chavez’s face rather then shake his hand. Toledo Business EXPO: Indiana Avenue MBC – Stephenson-Roberts Fellowship Hall; 11 am to 4 pm; Businesses, vendors call Dorothy Gray 419-537-9347 or 419-260- * * * * * 2209

Closer to home, the game is on to drive Mayor Carty Finkbeiner out of office two May 2-3 months before he would have had to quit the 22nd Floor under his own steam. The recall Greater St. Mary’s Baptist Church 6th Pastoral Anniversary: Saturday banquet at petitions seem to have passed the scrutiny of the Board of Elections and the question 6 pm at the church – “A Night of Elegance;” Sunday service at 4 pm with guest Pastor will be submitted to voters on November 3 during the general election. J. Jordan of Ebenezeer Baptist Church; “On Duty for God: The mayor, of course, has his back up. Who could have foreseen that happening? In a statement issued Monday, Finkbeiner has declared that he will not be driven May 3 away, he will fight the validity of the signatures, he has hired lawyers to assist him in Southern MBC 26th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration: Rev. Robert Wormely; 4 pm this matter. So, the City of Toledo, faced with an economic debacle, could very well see three mayors in office in the space of less than two months, with all the chaos that may entail. In addition, we now have a mayor who will be spending the next six and a half months coping with the recall issue at the expense of time that could be spent on economic and The Sojourner’s Truth job development. Truthful That recall thing is really making a lot of sense. Toledo’s African-American Owned and Operated Newspaper

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Name: ______Phone # (_____) _____-______A Certified MBE, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Address: ______City ______State ____ Zip ______Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 [email protected] www.thetruthtoledo.com April 22, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 The Past as Guide For the School Board Finally Future Decides to Reach out to By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, D.Min. The Truth Contributor Minority Contractors A wise counselor once said: “If life is to make By James Fowler sense, yesterday’s experience must have some- Sojourner’s Truth Reporter thing to do with today’s living.” The War on Drugs which began in 1970 under President Richard Nixon Nearly eight years after it wasn’t until recently we heard provides insurance for the has failed to make a reduction in the percentage of initially began, Toledo Pub- a contrary note from the OSFC.” hiring company in case the Americans addicted to illegal drugs after 39 million lic Schools’ $640 million reno- Vince Wiggins, director of contractor defaults later on. vation project may have the Toledo African American Bonding for a project as arrests and a cost of over a trillion dollars. reached a turning point in its Bureau of Commerce, believes large as the “Building for Suc- The battle has however produced a pronounced long struggle to provide busi- the school board made the right cess” one can be quite ex- stamp upon the shape and definition of the criminal ness opportunities for mi- choice. He also thinks it’s long pensive and the sad truth is justice system and upon African-American family nority and local contractors. overdue. many local, female and mi- life. Last week the Toledo “Without question it nority businesses do not have America has imprisoned more people per capita than anyone else in the Board of Education rejected [breaking down the bid con- the financial resources for world. African-Americans, although a mere 13 percent of the population, five demolition bids pre- tracts] should have been done large projects or, unfortu- constitute half of the country’s 2 million prisoners. Also, with a 10th of all sented by Lathrop/Gant/ a long time ago,” says Wiggins. nately, do not know what the black men between 20 and 35 years of age in jail or prison, you are liable to Barton-Malow (LGB), the “When the program started, it requirements are to get find at least one imprisoned black person in almost every family or extended construction management should have been the corner- bonded. firm that recommends con- stone of the entire project.” Someone who has seen family circle. With persons with felony convictions practically restricted in tractors for each project. In- However, he also thinks the this problem up close is Eric many cases from employment, access to public housing, student loan or stead it unanimously voted board was in a difficult situa- Johnson. A contractor for 12 welfare eligibility, the negative effect of prison on black family life is for a resolution that would tion. years, his company, Dynamic devastating. break up the five remaining “The school board and the Contracting, focused on However, The April 2009 Sentencing Project’s The Changing Racial school renovation projects school system have been un- large, commercial projects Dynamics of the War on Drugs makes the astonishing announcement that into smaller segments so that der fire for some time now,” he such as Burroughs Elemen- for the first time in over 25 years more whites are going to jail for drugs and local business owners would says. Plus, “there’s more evi- tary School, the Westfield that blacks are being incarcerated at a slower rate. The number of African- have a better chance at bid- dence coming to the table that Mall, the Toledo Jeep As- Americans in state prisons for a drug offense declined by 31,000 persons or ding on contracts. Toledo Public Schools and sembly Plant and the Toledo 21.6 percent from 1999-2005 while the number of whites incarcerated for Steve Steel, Ph.D., presi- LGB wasn’t doing all it could Waterways Initiative. He dent of the Toledo Board of to ensure contracts are broken says that while bonding has drugs increased by 42.6 percent or an additional 21,000. These changing Education and a professor at down into pieces contractors prevented many business racial dynamics suggest how we may have gotten mired in this slough of Bowling Green State Univer- could bid on.” owners from even submitting racial incarceration and point out some valuable insights for future success. sity, says that as elected of- As reported by The Truth bids for this project, there’s The effect of racial bias or disparity in sentencing which has for two ficials it is important for the last August, the numbers for an even larger issue that (Continued on Page 6) school board to be more pro- women and minority partici- needs to be addressed. “The active when it comes to is- pation in TPS’ “Building for majority of small business sues such as this. Success” project (the official owners come from a trade,” “We have to make sure name for the school renova- says Johnson, now a con- Saturday, April 25, 2009 that we fulfill some of the tion project) have been dread- sultant for local minority and commitments that were made ful. A 2006 report by the Afri- small businesses. “They’re a 12 Noon - 4 pm by previous boards that can American Bureau of Com- carpenter, a plumber, an elec- haven’t been (met),” he says. merce estimated that minority trician. And then they transi- United Way of Greater Toledo “We have to be more ag- business enterprise (MBE) tion to [being] a business One Stranahan Square gressive and make sure those participation at the point-sev- owner. But they don’t have commitments are fulfilled.” eral years into the project-was exposure to the business Conference Room: Anderson A One reason the school at three percent. The goal was side.” board did not make the deci- 20 percent. Why not? sion earlier is because they One of the reasons for the “Typically, we [contrac- were unaware they could. low numbers has to do with the tors] don’t have any expo- “We had been told by the issue of bonding. On public sure to the requirements [for administration that the rules projects potential contractors a business],” he explains. God is calling. set up by the OSFC [Ohio must submit a bid bond, which “Our goal is to go out, get School Facilities Commission ensures the bid being placed. some work, perform the work Will you answer? which is funding most of the If they are accepted, the con- and hopefully make a buck at project] didn’t allow for tractors must then secure a it.” breaking down bid con- performance bond, which cov- Personal accountability tracts,” says Steele. “It ers the work being done and (Continued on Page 4) Hosted by the Women’s Crusade Foundation, Inc. [email protected] The Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union Evg. Barbara Hamilton currently located at 1339 Dorr Street, has just launched their “Brick Campaign”. The TUFCU has begun this campaign in an effort to raise “Thus saith the Lord of hosts, funds for the new building which will Consider ye, and call for the be built at the corner of Detroit mourning women . . . “ Avenue at Dorr Street. If you are

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$ 50.00 for each “Walkway” brick $100.00 for each “Vestibule” brick God is calling. $500.00 for each “Archway” brick Will you answer? Please call TUFCU at 419.255.8876 to make your contribution TODAY! Page 4The Sojourner’s Truth April 22, 2009 Ben Konop’s Three Point Proposal to Stem an Anticipated Rise in Crime. Sojourner’s Truth Staff Lucas County Commis- attempt to address its mount- may enable it to retain 40 of picious behavior. “This can out that was used by police to work in partnership with sioner Ben Konop, announced ing budget deficit. these officers at least through be done at little cost to taxpay- officers to solve the August retailers. Fifty thousand candidate for Toledo mayor, Konop’s remarks came in the fall of this year. ers,” said Konop. “Right now, robbery and murder of Mat- people a day come into these held a news conference on the wake of an announcement “I have a short-term, cost there is little formal communi- thew Dugan, a clerk in the stores.” Sunday at the Secor Carry Out by the mayor’s office that an effective solution that will cation between garbage men now-closed BP gas station Konop proposed an Am- at the corner of Dorr and Secor additional 75 police officers help stem a potential rise in and police officers.” across the street from the ber Alert-type of system “to Streets and presented a three- would be laid off on May 1. crime,” said Konop. Secondly, Konop said that store. alert store owners of suspi- point plan designed to pre- That number is in addition to Konop suggested, first, the city needs to ensure that “Unfortunately, we have cious people” and a task force vent a rise in crime as the City the 75 layoffs previously an- that other city workers, such computer software is used and more adversity than partner- “to get retailers to the table.” of Toledo finds itself forced to nounced although the city has as garbage men, be trained in improved. The department’s ship,” said Konop. “We need lay off police officers in an applied for a federal grant that “detecting and reporting sus- CompStat software program “is on the chopping block right now,” said Konop. He said School Board that he would, as mayor, be (Continued from Page 3) willing to give up a staff per- son to guarantee continued on the part of the contractors is arguably one of the investment in the program. The underreported aspects of this story. While few would argue CompStat program, said that TPS and LGB could have done more, if contractors don’t Konop, has been credited with have the business acumen or the knowledge about bonding reducing crime in larger cities. they need, then a difficult situation becomes even harder. Konop’s third suggestion Still, now that the contracts have been broken down, bid entails the involvement of the and performance bonds will be smaller, which should make it city’s large number of small easier for smaller businesses to bid on them. Johnson thinks business owners, particularly landscaping and building cleanup, two of the four new areas retailers such as the Secor created by breaking up the contracts, will receive the most Carry Out. Konop was accom- bids from local contractors. But will that translate to an panied by Dan Ridi and Nabil increase in the MBE/small business/women participation Shaheen of the Midwest Re- numbers? tailers Association. Unfortunately, it will probably be a while before that “There are a group of small question is ever answered. business owners on the cut- The second, and probably more important, question, asks Dan Ridi, Commissioner ting edge of crime,” said one person close to the process is: if these contracts can be Ben Konop, Nabil Shaheen Konop pointing out the cam- broken into smaller pieces, why wasn’t it done from the era on the outside of the carry beginning? April 22, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Adam Martinez Presents a Three-Point Plan to Save $9 Million in Fire Fighting Expenses By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor

Adam Martinez, Demo- 2009 Fire and Safety class.” Martinez’s lateral but would ultimately save cratic candidate for Toledo Due to the fact of inad- firefighter program would $547,200 in long-term train- City Council, unveiled a equate staffing in 2008, said offer 15 positions to indi- ing costs and $1,780,000 in three-point plan to slash Martinez, the Fire overtime viduals in surrounding ru- overtime. the city’s budget deficit last budget was estimated at ral and metropolitan areas The second point in the week by addressing some $4.2 million, a problem his “who currently serve in a Martinez plan – S.A.F.E.R. key training issues in the plan is designed to address volunteer or military fire – is a grant for which any Toledo Fire Department. along with increasing man fighting capacity and have municipality can apply According to Martinez, his power. certified Ohio Fire/EMS/ without a match require- plan will save the city The three point plan EMT training.” ment. The funding agency $9,511,900. consists of a Lateral The trainees would go is the Federal Emergency “The City of Toledo is Firefighter program, apply- through an accelerated Management Agency currently facing a $27.8 mil- ing for a Staffing for Ad- training course of two to (FEMA) which has set up lion deficit which grows by equate Fire and Emergency three weeks to learn current the program to provide the day,” said Martinez Response (S.A.F.E.R.) rules and regulations, funding directly to fire de- during the introduction of grant and a one-time train- equipment apparatus and partments and volunteer his program. “It is impracti- ing opportunity titled the field operations policies interest organizations to in- cal to think that the City of Toledo Voluntary Fire and procedures. crease the number of Toledo is able or willing to Emergency Response Martinez estimates the trained, front-line fire fight- pay for the recruitment, Safety Training cost of such a program ers. training and salaries of a (V.F.E.R.S.T.) would be just over $15,000 Martinez suggests seek- ing funds in the amount of $3,750,000 or enough to Adam Martinez train and hire 100 cadets for a class that would graduate in September time opportunity to train 40 week training course. 2010. cadets who would volun- Twenty-five of the 40 slots The Toledo V.F.E.R.S.T. tarily waive or defer com- would be offered to those program would be a one- pensation during the 12-12 who have already been of- fered condition letters of employment and they would have the first right of refusal. Fifteen of the slots would be offered to those who already have EMS/EMT training. Martinez estimates that this part of his plan would save the city $3.5 million over the course of six to seven months. As a result, within a year and a half, the city would have an additional 140 (Continued on Page 9) Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth April 22, 2009 The Governor’s The Past (Continued from Page 3) Plan to Address decades provided blacks As crime and violence policy scholars. one million African- with longer prison terms previously confined to The Obama White Americans in this 21st than whites for the same the inner cities escalated House has indicated that Century slavery and so- Ohio’s Health offense is perhaps the in rural, suburban, on and it would shift policy and cial control system called most obvious and there- off- campus college push for treatment rather prison who are basically Care Dilemma fore easiest to point to. housing and other previ- than incarceration and excluded from ever be- But with African- ously insulated areas as offer first-time nonvio- coming productive em- By Mary Jo Hudson Americans representing a result of the decline of ployees, good husbands Director, Ohio Department of Insurance lent offenders a chance only 13 percent of the crack and the rising de- to serve their sentences and fathers or contribut- One of the effects of this even in these difficult eco- total population and the mand for prescription in drug rehab rather than ing members of society. national recession is that too nomic times, we can make same percentage of drug drugs and methamphet- in prison. I think a more positive many Ohioans are not get- changes to improve access users and estimated sell- amines – the drugs for The good news for the and productive insight to ting the health care they need to coverage for some Ohio- ers but 34 percent of the affluent, the epidemic use the trend in declining to maintain healthy and pro- ans, especially those work- African-American com- ductive lives. ing independently and for those arrested for drug drug problem became munity is that the dispar- incarcerations as an oc- Many people who have small businesses. In his Ex- offenses, 50 percent of more visible and the need ate racial dynamics of casion to say goodbye to lost jobs or taken pay reduc- ecutive Budget, Governor those convicted of drug for serious attention the penal system which a culture of thug life and tions in recent years find that Strickland offers innovative offenses and 75 percent much more apparent. have been skewed by a failure and to begin to it is difficult to afford private proposals that would provide of those actually incar- While law enforce- failed and misguided War celebrate a new dawn- health insurance. Likewise, access to affordable cover- cerated, the recent de- ment practices and on Drugs is changing. It ing of liberation and the employers who continue to age for 110,000 more Ohio- cline in drug offense in- courts colored the penal is easy to use the dispar- re-establishment of the provide health insurance are ans. These proposals are rea- carceration suggests that system black and brown, ity in arrests and sen- culture of achievement offering less generous plans sonable and fiscally respon- part of the over-incar- politicians and the press tencing along with the and other historically than in past years in order to sible first steps to expand ceration of blacks is at- applied additional coats prevalent core values reduce costs. health insurance to more failed Reagan/Bush/ For these reasons, Ohio Ohioans. tributed to disparate law of color by feeding pub- Clinton/Bush White which we have allowed Governor Ted Strickland has The Governor’s propos- enforcement practices lic fear of crime with House strategies as an to slip away such as edu- laid out a vision for Ohio that als include the following: that have placed focus racist get-tough punitive excuse for weak behav- cation, identity, self-de- includes expanding health * In group policies, expand and concentrated re- pronouncements and an ior. However, the stark, termination, inter-depen- coverage to all children, re- dependent child coverage up sources and drug arrests emphasis upon the sup- cold reality in the 46 dency and spirituality. ducing the number of unin- to age 29 and extend the state in low-income minority ply of illicit drugs rather years following Martin’s sured adults by 110,000 in the tax deduction for employer communties while limit- than by curbing the de- Dream and the 55 years Contact Donald next biennium, and improv- sponsored coverage to all ing arrests and attention mand or appetite for after the Supreme Perryman, D. Min, at ing the overall health of Ohio- family and dependent cover- in other neighborhoods. drugs by utilizing reha- Court’s Brown vs The drdlperryman ans by addressing the causes age. This proposal provides This failed strategy bilitation methods and @centerofhopebaptist.org of poor health through an Ohioans the opportunity to Board of Education de- emphasis on prevention. purchase coverage for their may have occurred be- prevention as recom- cision reveals the fact The recently released children who are just starting cause the media poster mended by expert drug that there are still nearly Ohio Family Health Survey out. More than 21,000 Ohio- child for drug sellers and found that 1.3 million Ohio- ans will benefit. substance abusers is the ans are uninsured and that * Reform Ohio’s indi- young, urban, black male Choose your the uninsured rate for Ohio- vidual open enrollment pro- crime and thug figure ans ages 18-64 increased from grams so that open enroll- operating in the ‘hood partner 15 percent in 2004 to 17 per- ment rates will decrease by while the drug problems cent in 2008. The survey also approximately 50 to 70 per- of numerous high-profile carefully. found that independent work- cent. Open enrollment is the white movie stars and ers, workers in small firms and only program available in the individuals ages 19 to 25 had Ohio individual market where celebrities are depicted Her life depends on it. the highest uninsured rates those with pre-existing con- as medical or health is- in the state. Ohioans living in (Continued on Page 12) sues. rural areas, as well as Ohio- ans living in Appalachia, saw the highest increase in their 4 DAY SALE!! uninsured rates over the past Thursday, April 23 four years (4.7 percent and thru 4.1 percent respectively). Fortunately, the number of Sunday, April 26, 2009 uninsured children has de- creased since 2004, although 2 Liter of Assorted this decrease was largely due to expansions of Medicaid. Variety Pepsi Products Also, when uninsured Ohioans wait to seek care, it 6 for $6.00 When you choose a is often in a crisis. 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Page 6 Tackling Tough Times Protecting Your Assets in this Market By Rodney Neely Real Estate Contributor In today’s volatile real capital to acquire, refinance, against the onslaught of job self! Yes, start your own estate investment world develop or improve com- losses and high vacancy business. Be your own ten- making significant gains in mercial real estate across rates of the larger proper- ant and capitalize the net value is very difficult, so the board. Tenants have ties spreading across the operating income based on protecting your assets and pulled back on leasing due country. the total amount of rent. their current value are of to the same phenomenon. Understand that each of Depending on the capitali- paramount concern. There This pressure on the mar- these areas is extremely im- zation rate you will add sig- are many ways that inves- ket has pushed appraisal portant. You must think nificant value to the sale tors are at risk to lose some values downward dramati- strategically about the mar- price of the property. or a large portion of their cally in the Toledo area and ket and the real estate cycle For example; if you have portfolio’s worth. nationally as well. we’re in, then ask yourself a property selling at one Due to the historic over- In addition, the lack of several questions: What price with a 25 percent va- valuing of property and its liquidity in the commercial does my neighborhood cancy, you could lease the over-leveraging, lenders markets has made it tougher need in the way of goods space to operate a business have reduced the access to for the small-to-medium in- and services? Who pro- there and maximize the re- vestor to retain his or her vides that in other areas turn on sale as a 100 per- tenants or attract new ones and are they willing to ei- cent leased investment to vacant space because of ther relocate or open a new property. Although you the inability to complete location in my property? create more work for your- self, you also will be adding BVSbVW\UaeSR]T]` lower payments. the property improvements Securing one of these or maintenance consis- tenants could be the an- value to both the invest- tently. swer to your prayers. Be- ment and community while Although these are great ing small, agile and open providing what the area is challenges, these factors minded to rent concessions lacking in services. Every- make it imperative that own- or percentage rent to get a one wins! ers take evasive maneuvers good tenant will be neces- The other way is even to keep what they have with sary to protect the value simpler, but requires a bit minimal risk. you have. more financial risk on the There are several strate- The second and a very owner’s part. That option gies that can be employed effective tactic to sustain is to master lease all the to mitigate the risk of own- value is by leasing your va- vacancies and guarantee ership during these tough cant space yourself. There the new owners rent upon times. For the first time in are two ways to do this with sale for a period of one or many years the local and selling the property in mind two years. regional owners of real es- and have a win-win for ev- For example; if you have tate have a distinct advan- eryone. a small strip center that is tage. These submarkets are As an owner you would 50 percent vacant, you good places to make a stand lease the business your- (Continued on Page 9)

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The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Protecting From Homeless to (Continued from Page 7) Homeowner: NODA would sign a master lease and the rules to the game. lecting as much information agreement for all of the un- Although things are get- as possible, be honest with occupied space at market ting better in the financial yourself about you can get Graduates 100th IDA rate and sell the property markets, now is not the time accomplished and be stra- as 100 percent leased. This to take great risk with as- tegic in your approach to will maximize the current sets that you currently problem solving. Program Participant value and give you a tre- own. The application of these Special to The Truth mendous windfall at clos- If possible, I believe in- basic principles give you Sandra Hendrix is the homeownership, post-sec- Hendrix. Since its inception ing. vestors should look for op- the framework to maintain Northwest Ohio Develop- ondary education or micro- in 2001, 100 participants have Nevertheless, the por- portunities to acquire ex- the value in the assets you ment Agency’s (NODA) enterprise. Participants must graduated in the following tion of that profit that cov- isting operating busi- have and the direction to 100th Individual Develop- save at least $25 per month categories: two for predatory ers the one or two-year nesses that are distressed. expand your ownership of ment Account (IDA) Program for a minimum of sox months lending rescue, 51 for lease commitment should These value-added projects investment quality real es- graduate. A former homeless and a maximum of four years. homeownership, 29 for home be held in escrow to fulfill could become the “cash tate. grandmother of two, Hendrix The maximum savings is repairs, 15 for micro-enter- that obligation. During the cow” revenue producers Always remember that in began the path to $1,750 and NODA matches prise and three for post-sec- lease period you will at- that provide the capital life success is the greatest homeownership a few years two dollars for every dollar ondary education. tempt to lease the space at needed to invest in more revenge. ago. saved, with a maximum of “The IDA Program is a way the same rate to another real estate. Hendrix moved from a $3,500. A participant who for individuals and families user, therefore freeing the In every aspect of busi- Contact Rodney Neelyat homeless shelter into Lucas reaches the maximum savings to become more self-suffi- obligation by assigning ness there are risks and re- [email protected] Metropolitan Housing Au- goals will have $5,250 toward cient. In this day and age, the that lease to an actual ten- wards for the decisions you thority LMHA) housing. their asset. IDA Program is one of very ant. make. Be sure that you miti- While living in LMHA hous- Hendrix opened her IDA few places someone can go When a satisfactory user gate the downside by col- ing, she went to Neighbor- account in March 2007 and in for down payment assis- is found, then the balance hood Housing Services just 18 months, she gradu- tance,” said Tiffany C. Zinn, of the escrow funds should (NHS) for a credit evaluation. ated the program with the NODA’s vice president & be returned to you as the NHS found items on her credit maximum savings goal. This chief operating officer. balance owed on the origi- Martinez report that were not hers, so gave her $5,250 toward the When asked what if feels nal sale. Great idea, right? (Continued from Page 5) NHS did letters of dispute to down payment on a home. like to be a homeowner, Maybe. This deal structure have those items removed. “The IDA Program gave Hendrix commented, “I some- has inherent financial risk fire fighters for a limited cost to Toledo’s taxpayers plus To build her credit, she took me time to build my credit and times am still in awe. It’s awe- and leaves a lot to chance an additional 15 fire fighters from the surrounding areas out a secured credit card and save money at the same time,” some. I feel so blessed. It in a volatile real estate mar- who could be called upon on an as needed basis. began the cycle of using it she explained. In the mean- took all the programs to get ket. Be careful. “In addition to minimum manning, we must take a long- and paying it off repeatedly time, LMHA secured a $5,000 me where I am today.” Real estate is no differ- term approach towards creating a pipeline of diverse and until offers for traditional grant for her through the City Funding for the IDA Pro- ent than any other busi- qualified individuals to preserve the institutional knowl- credit cards began to arrive. of Toledo toward down pay- gram comes from the Ohio ness. You have to under- edge, maintain workforce standards and ease the burden Through the ment assistance. She closed Community Development stand the playing field, of loss due to retirement and aging workforce,” said homeownership class at on her home at 3811 Drexel on Corporation Association, know who the players are Martinez of his plan. NHS, Hendrix learned about February 20, 2009 even in Fifth Third Bank, United Way NODA’s IDA Program. The these difficult economic of Greater Toledo, and IDA Program is a matched times. Westfield Insurance. For savings program that allows “The IDA Program was a more information on the IDA individuals or families at or big incentive for me to take Program, call 419-243-3734 or below 200 percent of the pov- my time to build credit, save visit www.nodatoledo.org erty level to save for asset money and get ready for building goals, such as homeownership,” stated Book Review (Continued from Page 8) in your league. As the au- of 2014 and beyond is solid. Be through-juniors in high thors stress, it all depends on aware that, while this book pre- school, what’s inside this you, the student. dominantly features histori- book is also useful for older But somewhere along the cally black colleges and uni- adults heading back to line, somebody is going to versities, the information ap- school to finish a degree or mention money. No, it won’t plies to anyone planning to change careers. If college is be cheap but it won’t cost as attend any college. in your family’s future, Tom much as you think, either. While it’s best-utilized for Joyner Presents How to Pre- There are several ways to pay middle-schoolers or freshmen- pare for College gets an A+. for your education, and this book walks you through some of them. The ToledoToledo ChapterChapter ooff TThehe Links,Links, IncorporatedIncorporated And now – look way ahead. Preparing for college for the benefi t of The Links Foundation, Incorporated doesn’t stop when you step on campus. You’ll need to Presents ... learn how to stay there and make your Mama proud. Tom Joyner Presents How to Prepare for College is a thorough book that may CCasinoasino CChichic seem daunting at first. Forget about being smarter than a fifth grader. If you follow the recommendations of authors Thomas LaVeist and William LaVeist, your first-grader may know more than you know. 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The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Tough Times • The Economy...Tackling Pressed to Save: Americans Re-discovering Ironing as Way to Cut Household Expenses Special to The Truth The economy may be back of your shirt. garments that need the low- temperature.) sible, take clothes out of collar another once over, anemic, but it’s not due to “Ironing is not difficult, est setting first. (Irons heat To make your garments the dryer slightly check for any creases and a lack of iron…or actually, but it does require a bit of up faster than they cool look like they’ve just come damp. Ironing this way is wrinkles you may have ironing. practice and some basic down, and if you do need to from the dry-cleaners, easier on the wrist and pro- missed. The National Dry-Clean- know-how,” said Betty go from a high to low set- Byrne offers these ironing vides crisper results If you’re shopping for ing Association reports a Byrne, senior home econo- ting, wait five minutes for tips: Collar. Start out with the your first iron or a new iron, 20 percent decline in busi- mist and director of gar- the iron to reach the lower Before you iron. If pos- underside of the collar, gen- there are many to choose ness since last September, ment care at Proctor Silex tly pulling and stretching from. Proctor Silex, in fact, likely due to the fact that one of the nation’s premier the fabric, working from has 17 different models in Americans are breaking out authorities on irons. “Our “Ironing is not difficult, but it each point to the center. varying styles and sizes. their ironing boards in full research has found a high Yoke. (The area of the Byrne advises to find one force, taking a do-it-your- degree of frustration with does require a bit of practice shirt that rests on your that fits well in your self attitude toward getting ironing, since most people and some basic know-how,” shoulders.) Place one hand. Some new designs the wrinkles out. are self-taught. Let’s face shoulder over the narrow feature handles and con- But getting that crisp, it, when you have your fa- end of the board, ironing trols that are actually opti- dry cleaned look may seem vorite blouse or shirt on from the center out. Repeat mized for better daunting to many of the ironing board, you on the other shoulder. comfort. There are also us. While mom made it look don’t want to run the risk Cuffs. Iron the inside of many new features on the easy, whipping out a per- of ruining it.” the cuffs first then the out- market like larger, easier to fectly pressed shirt with Byrne says one of the side. read temperature dials, sim- beautiful creases in under a biggest mistakes people Sleeves. Iron one sleeve plified temperature con- few minutes, the fact is it’s make is setting the iron to at a time, ironing the out- trols, spray triggers and not something that comes the wrong temperature side, or the cuff-opening reservoir floats making it as instinctive as we might level. She says if the fabric side, of the sleeves first, easier to see the water level. like. There are rules about is a blend, the temperature and then the inside. Repeat “We’re pleased to wel- temperature settings, tips should be set on the lowest on the other side. come a whole new genera- on techniques and other di- levels, and if need be, you Body. Begin by ironing tion of ironers who I think rections, and knowing all should use the lowest tem- the front panels; be careful will find that ironing your- of them could be the differ- perature first and test it on and iron around the but- self is a great way to save ence between looking sharp an inside seam. When iron- tons, not over money each week,” Byrne and having the charred sil- ing several items, sort them them. Complete by ironing says. houette of an iron on the by temperature, ironing the the back panel. Give the

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Do you notice any circle who are Virgo but I CAPRICORN: Okay, minute of my diving into at this in the entertainment similarities between any of usually don’t vibe with the when I noticed three male my current issues she was world. these people that could be women of this sign. Even artists all admitting to hav- like “hmmm... you sound The more I read about attributed to their sign? as far as the most popular ing a sex or porn addiction like a typical Pisces.” Pisces, it always said the Nope, me neither. LOL. Virgo female artist in the I just assumed they were And I was like, “yeah, we rule the world of the arts Let’s move on. Hold up... world, I still was late get- Capricorn and I was cor- whatever.” (music, theatre etc.) I Chris Brown and James ting on the bandwagon. rect. She went that entire ride started noticing the signs Brown both … nevermind. Ludacris, Doug E. Fresh, L.L. Cool J, John Leg- to campus from South To- of my favorite artists as Nas (who all have a song end, Mos Def, R. Kelly, ledo talking about how Pi- well. GEMINI: In my research together called Virgo), Jordin Sparks, Amerie and I sces act, how Pisces feel, and in my personal opin- Beyonce, Dave Chappell gotta mention Angela Can you tell anything how Pisces process life’s ARIES: Okay, my co- ion, of the three signs that (not a musical artist but Simmons. This is an earth about what type of career, ups and downs and I was producer in U.G.E. (Ado- rule the world of creative hey), Foxy Brown, and the sign, so usually the world lovelife or personality you amazed. I wanted to hate on nis/Lavale) was born under talents, this is probably the undisputed King of Pop of entertainment isn’t spill- will have based on the date the knowledge but I this sign...not usually most powerfully gifted sign. himself, Michael Jackson. ing over with Capricorns of your birth? couldn’t. known for the arts but al- Just look at this list: but the men are particularly Is there any validity to About half of what she ways known for vision and Prince, The Notorious LIBRA: Usher, Keisha charismatic so show busi- the study of astrology? was saying was so accu- intellect. However, when B.I.G., Tupac, Faith Evans, Cole, T Pain, Heather ness suits them fine. I was very religious back rate it was scary. they want to create, it’s al- Ice Cube, Headley, Russell Simmons, in the day. I began to study astrol- ways straight fire... peep the Lauryn Hill, Kanye Eminem and your favorite AQUARIUS: If you are In the mid-late 90’s, soon ogy myself. At this point, list: Pharrell Williams, Jill West, Jadakiss, Cee Lo, rapper’s favorite rapper... hip to the Soulquarians, as I and my friends turned I’ve probably read about Scott, D.J. Kool Herc, Lenny Kravitz and Andre WAYNE - all Libras. Notice then you already know. 16 and could drive... no mat- 200 books and have had my Mariah Carey, Redman, 3000. Those are all game- any similarities? This sign has been so ter what ignorant mess we natal chart done and all that. Kelly Price and Akon are all changing artists, whose I know a lot of talented successful in the world of had done on Friday and Sat- Not because of some Aries. In this I notice all of talent is so off the meter it’s females who are Libras. I the arts that they formed a urday, we rolled to church foolish horoscope non- these musicians created a not even funny. I’ve been know a lot of people who crew around it. If you don’t Sunday morning together. sense that tries to predict lane for themelves because in two relationships with are bi-polar and Libras too. know, go back and do some For years I never allowed your day to day life ... I’m they had the vision to see Gemini females and I have Libras are good at verbally research on who was mak- myself to peer deeper into not on that. But when it where they fit in the indus- two artists on my label born insulting people. I’ve seen ing all that hot music for the world of zodiac signs comes to certain traits in try. as Gemini’s and I can say... and lived it. your favorite conscious or and all that because I was people ... and the compat- watching them create it’s But musically, they sim- neo soul artists a few years told it was evil and to stay ibility between people (as TAURUS: Another sign nearly magical. And they ply pour everything into ago. away. lovers, business partners people don’t usually asso- can do anything artistic. their art with nothing held Dr. Dre, Big Boi, Then, right before Sep- and friends) I have found it ciate with music or art Sing, rap, spoken word, back. Questlove, Lupe Fiasco, tember 11 happened, I was to be useful just to read up (Hitler was a Taurus*). dance, draw – if they can do D’Angelo, J Dilla, Lupe Fi- a sophomore at The Uni- on it and see what you find. Master P, Busta one, they can do em all. SCORPIO: I know asco, Tweet, Alicia Keys Scorpio’s very well. I am and the architect of modern CANCER: Usually very surrounded by them. day emceeing ... Rakim. gifted writers or actors if Quickly angered, deeply artistic at all and Cancers loyal, and capable of sharp PISCES: The last sign of are usually hell bent on insight make this sign good the zodiac which is said to doing things their way. Ex- in business ... but the anxi- have all the other signs tremely talented though ety and lack of focus present inside of us, Pisces often mis-understood. present barriers to artistic rule the world of creativity The men have a mindset pursuits unless they learn along with Gemini and for strategy (comes in discipline. Sean Combs, Aquarius but we are known handy for chess or warfare) Fabolous, Keri Hilson, Big to be more humble and re- and the women are known Pun (R.I.P.) served so we don’t seek to have a strong attachment Ciara, Nelly and Eve attention for ourselves. to motherhood (or prove they are good at Erykah Badu, Amel daughterhood if she’s wordplay and sex appeal. Larrieux, Corrinne Bailey spoiled, I dated one like that Except ya boy Fab...most Rae, Rhianna, Common, - LOL). 50 Cent, Lil Kim, of them seem to be okay Kevin Liles (smh if you Plies, Lindsay Lohan, with losing an article of don’t know who that is) Will Aundrea Fimbres (Danity clothing now and then. I Am, Timbaland, Chad Kane), Keith Sweat, Irv (Eve was a stripper first). Hugo (Neptunes got same Gotti, and Missy Elliot – all Maaan ..that Scorpio signs as me and Adonis), born under this sign. reputation just won’t leave. Latoya Luckett, Bobby Valentino and...umm... Fla- LEO: Dawn Richards SAGITTARIUS: The vor Flaaaavv!! (Danity Kane) and Jennifer Best Rapper Alive.. Jay Z. So yeah, nothing seri- Lopez exemplify much of And the worst rapper on ous ... I’m not saying to what you read about Leo the radio... Flo Rida. study astrology or any- women. However, this sign Trina. D.M.X. Brittany thing. isn’t usually associated Spears. Jamie Foxx – no But if you’re game, just with the arts. question this fire sign pay attention and see if you More so a need for at- brings intensity and an abil- notice how someone’s sign tention and power. Fat Joe ity to make friends with all factors in to who they are and Soulja Boy are Leos. types which helps greatly and what they do. I’ll just hit you with the in the music biz. It gets much deeper most important Leo in the Ego is very important to though, rising signs and all world: President Barack this sign though, almost as that. Obama. important as it is to Leos But, yeah ... that’s it for Bill Clinton is one too, and Scorpios and that’s al- this week. so maybe Leo men don’t ways a problem working always make great artists with and being close to oth- [email protected] but they make great presi- ers. But they also have dents so … hey. Astrology adaptability (like Gemini * Ed. Note: Years before can help you just stay in ya and Pisces) which is how Hitler became a genocidal, lane, fam. Jay Z and Jamie Foxx can be lunatic megalomaniac, he in their 40s and still be rel- was an artist … hmmmm VIRGO: Men under this evant and Brittany can Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth April 22, 2009

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Electrical Journeymen Wanted PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Bidders: Inquiry # Parker Enterprises, LLC is seeking experienced FY09-111, (Project # 06-12-1333) The University electrical journeymen with strong leadership skills. Lucas County Children Services (LCCS) is issuing of Toledo will be accepting sealed bids for the Applicant must have current journeyman’s card, valid a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Post-Adoption Pharmacy and Collier Additions on the Health Sci- OH driver’s license and be familiar with current codes. Parent Support Group Facilitation/Training. ence Campus. Sealed bids for this project must be This is a drug free, fast growing, local electrical The goal is to begin three (3) post-adoption parent clearly marked with the project number on all inner engineering and contracting firm. Must be able to support groups and prepare a core number of adoptive and outer envelopes and/or shipping containers. pass a drug test. Please fax resumes to 419-386- parents who have adopted through LCCS to success- Bids must be addressed and delivered to the Univer- 5056 or email to [email protected]. fully facilitate and maintain the groups on an on-going sity of Toledo, Main Campus, Facilities and Con- An equal opportunity employer. basis. struction, Plant Operations Room 1100, 2925 E. LCCS is seeking proposals from public and pri- Rocket Drive, MS 216, Toledo, Ohio 43606 before vately employed individuals and entities/agencies 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Bids will be Secretary Available! capable and willing to develop and provide consulta- publicly opened that same day at 2:05 p.m. in the Certified Professional Secretary/Microsoft Office tion, training and facilitation for the groups. RFP Plant Operations Building, Room 1000. Copies of Specialist is available for your project or on “as- materials will be available from April 20 through April Plans, Specifications, and Bid Forms may be ob- needed”/interim basis. Call Debra @ 419 509-8639. 30, 2009 at 705 Adams St., Toledo, Ohio, 43604. To tained from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Road, [email protected] make arrangements to pick up an RFP packet, call Toledo, Ohio 43615. Call 419-385-5303 for an ap- 419-213-3658. An applicant information meeting pointment to pick up bid package. A cost of $250.00 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING regarding the RFP will be held on April 30, 2009 at will be charged per set. Any further information may 10:30 a.m. in Room #913. be obtained from Tom Stuckey of Poggemeyer De- MISS JUNIOR TOLEDO? sign Group, Inc. at 419-352-7537. One Pre-Bid Con- If you are between the ages of 12 and 18 (not The deadline for submitting completed proposals ference will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at turning 19 before July 26, 2009), possess a perform- (NO FAX) is 4:00 p.m. on May 21, 2009. No proposal 10:00 a.m. in Dowling Hall, Room 2315 at the ing talent, please fill out this form completely and will be accepted after that deadline. University of Toledo, Health Science Campus, 3000 either mail or fax. By Arlington Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614. Total Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond are required per section Name: ______Age:______Dean Sparks, Executive Director 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. EDGE Participa- DOB: ______Lucas County Children Services tion Goal: 5%. Project Estimate: $21,098,998.00; Phone number: ______Breakdown: General Const: $12,921,298.00; Me- Address:______chanical: $5,058,653.00; & Electrical: $3,119,047.00. Zip code: ______Talent:______Need a tutor? Professional, in-home tutoring offered in math, science, Spanish and more! Mail to: The Miss Junior Toledo Pageant AVON Pre-K thru college. Call 419-708-0447 or 2124 Calumet Avenue to buy or sell - call Debra @ visit www.tutoringinyourhome.com Toledo, Ohio 43607 419 874-2286. or fax to: 419-531-9406

INTERESTED BIDDERS: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS – OLD REYNOLDS ELEMEN- TARY SCHOOL DEMOLITION AND OLD ORCHARD PHASE 1 Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) is soliciting proposals DEMOLITION from the qualified environmental service providers for the Mold Analysis Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of Education of the Toledo Public and Assessment Services. Interested firms are requested to contact Ash School District until 1:00 p.m. on May 20, 2009, at the Toledo Public Schools Marathe for the solicitation manual at the following address: Send your Treasurers’ Room 3, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608, for all labor, request to : Ashok Marathe, LMHA, 201 Belmont Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43604 material and supervision necessary for the demolition of the Old Reynolds or Fax 419-254-3495, or by email: [email protected]. The solicitation Elementary School and Old Orchard Phase 1 Demolition, as more fully described manual will also be available for pick up at the address listed between the in the drawings and specifications for the project prepared by The Collaborative Inc, hours of 9:00a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through and Munger Munger and Associates Architects Inc, and will be opened publicly and Friday. read immediately thereafter.

Bid Documents for the project may be examined at the F.W. Dodge plan rooms SOLICITATION TYPE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS in Columbus, Builders Exchange in Toledo, University of Toledo – Capacity RFP Number: Job # 29033 Building, E.O.P.A. – Hamilton Building, Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of DESCRIPTION: Mold Analysis and Assessment Commerce, and The Plan Room in Ann Arbor, Construction Association of ISSUE DATE: April 20, 2009 Michigan, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and Ohio Construction News. SUBMISSION DUE DATE: April 30, 2009 - 2:00p.m.

SUBMISSION TO: Ashok V. Marathe Bidders may obtain copies of the documents starting April 22, 2009 which can Director of Redevelopment and Capital Investments be purchased from Toledo Blue Print, 6964 McNerney Rd., Northwood, Ohio Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority 43619, phone: (419) 661-9841. Drawings may be obtained on CD-ROM for no 201 Belmont Ave cost with the purchase of the specifications. Toledo OH 43604 A PREBID CONFERENCE is scheduled for May 6, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. at Toledo Public Schools’ Board Room, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608. A walk- DIRECT INQUIRIES TO: Ashok V. Marathe thru schedule will be provided at the pre-bid meeting. Director of Redevelopment and Capital Investments Fax: 419-254-3495 or email: [email protected] If you have any questions or a need for additional information, please direct all (No phone calls please) questions in writing to [email protected], by phone at (419) 776- 5600, or (fax) (877) 281-0784. ALL INQUIRIES MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING NO LATER THAN 5:00p.m. EASTERN TIME, APRIL 27, 2009. Bid Item No. 1 Old Reynolds Elementary School Building Demolition: $ 174,573.00 ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Bid Item No. 2 Old Reynolds Elementary School Site Demolition: $ 26,710.00 MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (MBE) AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (WBE) ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND. Bid Item No. 3 Old Reynolds Elementary School Grading/Landscaping $ 27,125.00 ALL OFFERORS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO MEET THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RE- Bid Item No. 4 Old Orchard Elementary School Phase 1 Building Demo: QUIREMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN EXECUTIVE ORDER #11246. EACH OFF- $ 57,700.00 EROR MUST INSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EM- PLOYMENT ARE NOT DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF THEIR RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, HANDICAP, AGE, Total $ 286,108.00 OR ANCESTRY. Page 16 The Sojourner’s Truth April 22, 2009

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