Volume 12, No. 3 May 16, 2007
In This Issue
The Truth Editorial Page 2
My View Page 3
Cover Story: Retirees Ed and Avie Dixon Page 4
Foley’s The Man … Again Page 5
Toledo’s Best Dressed Women Page 6
The Business Section Bill Harris Page 7
Economic Empowerment Page 8
Edna Brown’s Birthday/ Fundraiser Page 9
Minister on the Aging Process Page 11
The Lima Truth Judge Mathis Page 12
BlackMarketPlace EdEd andand AvieAvie DixonDixon Page 14 RetiringRetiring ScottScott HighHigh SchoolSchool TeachersTeachers Classifieds Page 16
More Best Dressed Page 16
“Through these opportunities, we’ve been able to show these kids in the band that there’s a whole world outside of Toledo. We’ve taken them to places they can’t reach by bus or car. For many, it was the first time they’d ever flown on a plane, and I have held many hands.” Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth May 16, 2007 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial May 15-18 Libbey Annual Co-ed Basketball Camp: For grades 4-8; 5 to 8 pm nightly; Fundamentals Four people have entered their names with the Lucas County Board of Elections to run of team play and individual competition; Prizes awarded: 419-535-9544 or 419-385-5341 for a seat on the Toledo Board of Education in the upcoming November election. The guess May 17 here is that at least another four will toss their hats into the ring. United Way Women’s Initiative Annual Luncheon: Toledo Riverfront Hotel (Wyndham); One has to wonder why anyone in his or her right mind would choose to take on such Learn about the impact of social and emotional learning and progress of students at East heartache. Side Elementary; Keynote speaker Roger Weissberg, Ph.D.: 419-254-4608 School Board President Deborah Barnett, whose four-year term would have expired at Volunteer Administrators’ Network: “Working together Staff and Volunteers;” Lunch the beginning of 2008, resigned on Monday evening. On May 25, Barnett will ride off into meeting; Josina Lott; 11:45 am to 1:30 pm: 419-244-3063 the sunset leaving behind the internal acrimony on the board and the lack of civility so often displayed by those observers who believe their freedom to criticize allows them to freely May 18 exhibit their mean spiritedness. St. Paul MBC: Faith Friday Celebration; 7 pm; Speaker Rev. DeMarco Carter; Praise and Barnett always felt that she could approach those she interacted with as a board member worship: 419-246-2886 and ask them to “let’s sit down and see how this works.” Not too many, she finally concluded as she tendered her resignation, wanted to take the “sit down and see how this May 18-19 Bibleway Church: Young People’s Union State Convention; “The Generation of the works” approach. Unions, critics and fellow board members, in today’s atmosphere of Greater Work;” 7:30 pm on Friday night; 9:30 am on Saturday; Services throughout the day; confrontation, generally tend to act as if they were on a family outing at the Golden Corral Keynote speaker Elder David Hollis and Bishop Norman Wagner: 419-246-0626 surrounded by a gaggle of garrulous youngsters. Let’s start swinging – literally or figuratively. May 19 We have said this before, and we shall say it again and again, the focus for those who Step Out For Kids Walk-a-Thon: Ottawa Park; Sponsored by the Lucas County Foster are involved in education, either directly or indirectly, should be education. Too often, the Parents Association Scholarship Committee; Registration at 10:15 am; Walk at 11 am: 419- focus is on the process of who gets to make decisions. 350-3232 We are not just mired in a lack of civility these days, however. We are beset by the Health Fair: Sponsored by EOPA/Toledo-Lucas County Head Start; Hamilton Building hypocrisy of those who feel that they, and only they, can possibly determine what is right – Second Floor; 10 am to 4 pm; Registering Head Start children, Small Smiles Dental Center, for a school system. Shots 4 Tots: 419-255-7125 There is one well-known area critic, for example, who is prone to giving lip service to Pilgrim Church: Cabbage Roll Dinner; 5 to 7 pm; To sponsor a missionary trip to Jamaica: 419-478-6012 the notion of diversity and assailing school hiring practices that thwart such an ideal. At Model Casting: Kent Branch Library; Noon to 4 pm; For the first annual Hair and Fashion the same time he has no problem attacking politicians for their arrogance and self interest show presented by Motivations Salon and, when pressed for examples, can only point to a black female politician who lost an Citywide Christian Trustee Association: Meeting at J.B. Simmons Bldg; 10 am election rather than to any one of a plethora of white politicians who were later convicted Rummage Sale: by the Daughters of Zion of Warren AME; 3802 Leybourn; 9 am to 3 of high crimes and misdemeanors. pm This is the kind of atmosphere of pettiness and bias that a black female leader, such as Barnett, has been forced to navigate her way through in an effort to bring a collegial spirit May 20 of cooperation and collaboration to the district. Third Baptist Church: Women’s Day; 10:45 am; Speaker Rev. Carol Ligons; “Born In the end, she could not face the discord for even as long as it would take her to reach Again: To Be Wild About Jesus” rd the end of her term in January. That’s a tremendous loss for the school district. Braden United Methodist Church 83 Annual Women’s Day: “Just One Touch;” 10:30 Barnett did not come to the school board as a stepping stone to a political career. She am; speaker Sister Eva Tucker-Lingo Grace Presbyterian; 42nd Women’s Day Program; “Music for the Soul, Hymns and ran for office after years of involvement in the school district and was elected president Spirituals, of a Rich Heritage;” Guest Minister Dr. J LanYe – singer/pianist/conductor/ in this her fourth year of service. composer: 10:30 am She was well aware of the issues facing the district from the start but she probably never True Vine MBC: 6th Appreciation Celebration for Pastor and Mrs. Melvin Barnes; 4 pm fully understood, when she was running for office, the intensity of those who bring to the Service; Guest Rev. Floyd Smith and Calvary: 419-539-9104 table an unshakeable commitment to their own agendas regardless of the impact those agendas on students. She would discover that intensity, something in the nature of a manic May 21 zealotry, immediately upon assuming her office on the board. She is now all too acquainted St. John’s Jesuit: A graduation recognition program; Mt. Pilgrim Baptist; Praise dancers, with what can happen when human beings close their minds and fend off every overture drum line and poetry recitals; 6 pm to reach agreement with one another. A board that worked in concert during her first several years and functioned fairly May 24 smoothly with then-Superintendent Eugene Sanders as significant strides were made in Spirit of Faith Adoptions: Information meetings for domestic and international adop- tions; 7 pm; 3315 Centennial Rd., Ste A-2, Sylvania: 419-843-5355 academic performance and as innovative educational options were offered to parents, was thrown into disarray with the elections of 2005 as that general spirit of discord, and the May 23-25 rampant incivility that followed, became a part of the workings of the board itself. First MBC of Swanton Revival: 7 pm nightly; Guest Supt. Johnny Hobbs of Greater St. Here’s what happens next by the way. The majority of those on the board are Democrats, John COGIC: 419-865-8216 so the Lucas County Democratic Party will recommend someone to serve in the interim until four-year replacement is elected in November. May 25 The Democrats recently endorsed both Richard Brown and Lisa Sobecki as their The Remix 2007: “Is There not a Cause!” Holy hip-hop concert; 13 national recording candidates for the two school board seats that are in play this year. It is not unlikely that artists; Addressing the importance of education; Stickney Entertainment Center; 6 pm: 419- one of those two will be recommended by the party. 377-3392 But we return to the puzzlement we expressed earlier. Why would anyone volunteer to step into this mess? Is it naivete or hubris? The Sojourner’s Truth Toledo’s Truthful African-American Owned and Operated Newspaper Kevin McQueen Publisher Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor Becky McQueen Business Manager Alan Abrams Reporter Geneva J. Chapman Reporter Tamir A. 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A Certified MBE, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth, 6161/2 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 [email protected] www.thetruthtoledo.com May 16, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 perhaps two other first-tim- My View ers, who will rise and fall as they normally do. By Jack Ford In the Old Orchard race – Yes, Toledo Needs Much The Truth’s Political district 5 – Marty Skeldon is Columnist preparing to duke it out with Stronger Academics Tom Waniewski, the former media guy who now raises It looks as if Hillary Clinton funds for a youth organiza- I was glad to see The Truth agrees with me that stronger academics is a priority for the is opening a strong lead over tion. The Skeldon name is Toledo Public Schools. Those who were at my first press conference heard me say that Barack Obama in the quest one of the most beloved po- a for the Democratic nomina- litical names in Toledo his- lot of people talk about stronger academics, but I will make it the first priority. tion for president. Each poll tory. Marty himself is a great Every decision made by this board must focus on how it will enhance academic learning taken recently shows a sig- guy and will be hard to beat. for all students. This is why the board exists and all decisions must be made within nificant lead by Hillary as the Jack Ford Councilman Mike Craig this context; our children deserve nothing less. front-running candidate. continues to crank away in John Edwards and the Ashford has really moved up district 3. He is a steady fel- It is important that every child at every school receive the strongest academic programs other Democrats cannot seem into the big time in fundraising low who thinks before he acts to ensure they are adequately prepared for the future that will greet them upon to close the gap in the and spending. and always makes good graduation. As the year progresses I plan to detail more initiatives to improve rankings and Hillary has been It is worth noting that sense. academics and I look forward to The Truth’s coverage of the Toledo Public School Board relentless in her fundraising while Oprah Winfrey seems Expect African-American race this year. – as has been Barack, but securely in the Obama camp, Toledo Police Detective Hillary remains in the lead. Jesse Jackson is staying clear Harold Mosley to take the Being the only declared candidate to say that stronger academics is a priority, I am Last weekend, over 3,800 of lining up with Barack. Al plunge into local politics by Ohioans shelled out $150 Sharpton and others on the glad The Truth also agrees. You and your readers can learn more about my plans on my running for the board of edu- Website at: http://myersforschoolboard.com . each to hear Hillary Clinton sidelines are also steering cation. This will put him into speak at the Rhodes Center clear of the Barack band- conflict with Richard Green, Sincerely, on the State Fairgrounds in wagon to date. Perhaps they another African-American Chris Myers Columbus. Hillary stumped think that Clinton will sweep who is running for one of two for universal health care, in- the primaries and be the open seats on the board. dependence from foreign oil, party’s nominee – no one Can two blacks win seats Let’s Talk about the Children fair labor contracts and “stop wants to be on the losing end this year? Multiple African- the war.” of a campaign. Americans in the race run the Your recent “This Strikes of such claims as they invoke school, but let teachers Prior to the big meeting Here in Toledo, we see the risk of splitting the all-impor- Us” column stated that “We emotion without logic and through their contract deny with the 3,800, Hillary met with signs of campaign activity. tant black vote and making it never talk about the children; are great smokescreens to students an opportunity to a group of citizens from the Ashford has six big signs on likely that there may be no we never talk about our stu- cover the true intentions of complete their homework? Do Governor’s Circle for $2,000 one block in the Old West blacks on the board come next dents.” those shouting loudly “it’s they understand that such each and a second little re- end area … must be Ashford January. Since the Urban Coalition for the children” or wearing practices increase the ception that hit guests up for country. Soon, his signs will and myself have been targets the “kids first” badge on their chances of failure and leads only $1,000 (the Chairman’s sprout up all over Toledo’s Contact Jack Ford of this type of rhetoric and sleeves. to higher dropout rates? Reception). downtown district which he [email protected] are frequently, if not specifi- How many times have Is it for the children when Councilman Michael represents. Ashford has two cally, maligned as critics in those who benefit from a new we have hiring practices ne- Ashford was able to get into perennial opponents, and your editorials, I wanted to tax levy said, “It’s for the gotiated by TPS unions that the $1,000 a ticket affair. take this opportunity to add children?” These are the same deny our children the types some perspective. people that defend a senior- of role models critical to their How many times do we ity system that strips our cen- development as tolerant indi- see disingenuous politicians, tral city schools of the best viduals capable of navigat- entrenched self interests and teachers and destroys teach- ing a world of diversity? those who want to belly up to ing staff stability at these Take a close look at the the feeding trough called TPS schools. practices of TPS and the union tell us “its about the chil- Is it putting kids first when contracts and ask yourself is dren”, “kids first”, and “our they send them off to Behav- this about the children or the kids deserve the best”? ioral Intervention Centers adults? Frankly we must be skeptical (BIC), or toss them out of (Contunued on Page 4) Foley Selected to Right the Wrongs in Toledo Public Schools At present I am tearing through my books and re-reading my Plato, Socrates and Ayn Rand, realizing that this combination of writers is very contradictory, but they have worked for me all of these years. It is obvious that I need to search for a new author as I can not find the logic used by so many that implies that a school superintendent must come from the outside. If that is the case, let us hire a search committee to look for a mayor, a city council, a teacher federation president, a board of county commissioners and a newspaper. If the logic is that bringing someone in from the outside would be better for the city of Toledo, then this would allow us to put our current administrators on Ebay. Teddy Pendergast says in his song “Wake Up everybody” that, “The world won’t get much better if we just let it be.” It is obvious that the school decline did not start because Foley was a part of the last administration as implied by the president of the Toledo Federation of Teachers, just as the city’s slide did not begin because of Jack Ford, and that the current decline of the business climate in Toledo is not because of Carty Finkbeiner and jobs are not being lost because of the Toledo Chamber of Commerce. It is time to wake up, everybody, and make it better from within. We must begin to make it better here in Toledo and we can start by putting away our poison pens ( which some have elevated to an art form) and begin working with what we have, and like in Texas Hold ‘em, hope that we can improve the hand we were dealt. With the current mind set about always wanting to bring in someone in from the outside, we could lose the Mudhens, Toney Packos and God knows what else.
Sincerely,
Warren Woodberry Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth May 16, 2007 Ed and Avie Dixon: Toledo’s Goodwill Ambassadors Retire from Scott High School
By Alan Abrams Sojourner’s Truth Reporter
Ed Dixon never dreamed “Through these opportu- of the couple’s three sons, E. Bernard Dixon lives in when he joined the Scott High nities, we’ve been able to lives in Springfield, Ohio Los Angeles and has had his School faculty as a music in- show these kids in the band where he is the interim band musical work featured on structor that it would give that there’s a whole world director at Central State Uni- BET. “He’s living his dream,” him an opportunity to see the outside of Toledo,” adds versity. He is “considering says Avie. world. Avie. “We’ve taken them to returning” to Scott to take The couple also has a The legendary director of places they can’t reach by over the position his father daughter Tishla Dixon who the world champion Scott bus or car. For many, it was held. “He knows the TPS lives in Atlanta. They have High School Marching Band the first time they’d ever system and would be a per- five grandchildren, Tehran, retired from his post April 27. flown on a plane, and I have fect fit. Errick has been the Dionne, Israel, Deandre and A veteran of 37 years in edu- held many hands.” chief arranger for the Scott Jachory. cation, he has spent the last Ed says they usually took Marching Bands hip-hop and Ed is originally from Jack- 31 at Scott. between 80 and 85 band mem- R&B pieces,” says Ed. sonville, Florida and Avie His wife Avie, who was in bers on the trips. Typical of Ed’s love for hails from Nashville. They met charge of the dancers, major- Their travels also gave the the community was the fact at Tennessee State when ettes, flags and drum majors band the opportunity to visit that he asked his interviewer both were students there and for the band, as well as doing many university campuses not to overlook Scott’s have been married for 40 years. the announcements, will re- such as Southern University world-class Concert Band. Avie later received her tire June 6 from her teaching in Baton Rouge and Florida “They’re Class-A,” he says. master’s degree from the position at Scott where she Ed and Avie Dixon State. And along with the When Avie says her mes- University of Toledo and Ed teaches African-American travel came the many awards. sage to all of the kids she and received his from Bowling and world studies. . were so many memorable trips at the Adam Clayton Powell “I’m going to miss it, I’m Ed have worked with is Green State University. So what will this true To- and performances,” says Office Building in Harlem one sure,” says Ed. “Don’t cut your dream short,” ledo power couple, who have Avie. day before former president But the Dixon legacy may it also applies to their own (Continued on Page 5) represented Toledo to so The band performed in Bill Clinton opened his office continue at Scott. Errick, one children. much of the nation, find to fill Amherstburg, Ontario and in there. their time in retirement? “I’m Freeport and Nassau in the sure we’ll find something to Bahamas on two Caribbean They’ve played Houston, do,” says Avie with a smile. cruises. They’ve presented New Orleans (where they “We’ll be doing a lot of trav- concerts at The Mall of performed in two of the long- eling; we want to visit people America in Bloomington, est parades – one being 21 we haven’t seen in decades.” Minnesota, and in pre 9/11 miles long), and last year trav- But they’ll have a way to New York City where they eled to Las Vegas. “We’ve go before they can follow the traveled to the top of the Twin seen the beauty and awe of roads they traveled with the Towers for photos. Avie still the Grand Canyon,” says Scott Marching Band. “There regrets that they performed Avie. Let’s Talk about the Children (Continued from Page 3) Take a close look at the practices of TPS and the union contracts and ask yourself is this about the children or the adults? Adults in this community are the guardians of our children and the stewards of their future. Adults are the ones who debate the issues and determine the policies and practices that result in educational outcomes for our children. I can’t believe that anyone reading my comments could believe that having these kinds of discussions is not about the kids. So I do completely agree with your editorial that it is time we heard specifics from Board of Education candidates about how to improve education instead of trite sound bites and slogans! For heaven’s sake, how do you improve the lives of children through education without a discussion of the issues? If you don’t have fiscally sound policies that assure up to date textbooks, computers and most importantly quality teachers, just how do you educate our youth? It is crucial to have these discussions because it is for the kids, at least for some of us! And with such discussions comes the politics involved with a huge economic engine such as TPS. There are tremendous vested interests in the status quo at work here so when you consider voting for Board of Education candidates check behind the curtains and see who is pulling the levers. I don’t wear a “kids first” badge on my sleeve and say “it’s for the children, but that does not mean I don’t care about the children in this community. In my case, I have been a big brother, youth sports coach, served and serve on several boards of organizations devoted to youth and parent issues, volunteered and supported youth activities such as youth theater, tutored children in reading and for proficiency tests, donated thousands of dollars over the years to youth organizations and the schools my children attended, volunteered at my children’s schools, helped create and served as the first president of the parent organization at the Toledo Technology Academy and much more. I’m most proud of being an involved father. I was present at the birth of both of my children, attended almost every school activity and sports event they ever participated in, and continue to be a friend and supporter of my children as adults. I’m not a politician and don’t have plans to run for office so it has never been important for me to put forth my resume of activities supporting children. But perhaps its time to tell everyone that while I’m no saint, I do have a devotion to children that goes beyond spoken words. I also know that all of my fellow Urban Coalition members care about children. We speak of them at almost every meeting we have. The idea that just because you don’t wear the “kids first” badge on your sleeve somehow means you don’t care about children is hogwash, plain and simple. We may not speak of children each time we discuss schools, but we do practice our beliefs that children really are important and we’re on their side!
Sincerely
Steve Flagg May 16, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Foley Back on Top at TPS – For the Long Haul Sojourner’s Truth Staff
One year and $50,000 later, the Toledo Board of Education is back where they started in their bid to find a superintendent for the Toledo Public School district. Interim Superintendent John Foley will have the “interim” part of his title removed. Foley, who was named interim superintendent after the previous superintendent Eugene Sanders, Ph.D., left for Cleveland last summer and took most of his cabinet along, has been with TPS for over 30 years. Under Sanders, Foley was chief of staff. He began his career with TPS as a special-education teacher for disabled students. But the move to name Foley to the top post did not proceed smoothly … in just about anyone’s estimation. The board hired a firm out of Milwaukee – Proact Search, Inc – to coordinate the nationwide search and eventually settled on William Harner, a regional superintendent with the Philadelphia Public Schools. At the eleventh hour, Harner decided that he could not live within the Toledo city limits nor send his daughter to a Toledo Public School. The decision not to live in the district was a condition the school board was not prepared to accept. On Friday, May 4, after going into executive session, the board voted to offer the position to Foley by a 4 to 1 vote – board member Darlene Fisher casting the lone dissenting vote. On Friday, May 11, the board voted, again by a 4 to 1 margin, to offer the position to Foley. He will be paid a base salary of $147,767 and will receive a $500 a month car allowance, monthly payments of $690 to an annuity company on his behalf and health and life insurance benefits. Fisher dissented because she said she did not believe that there were any performance measurements or goals included in Foley’s contract. The other four members congratulated the new superintendent and pledged to work together for the benefit of the 30,000 student school system.
TEEN TALENT SHOW
The Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd., presents its Teen Talent Show scheduled at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 26 in Kent’s auditorium.
Interested youth in grades 6-12 can pick up a Contestant Application at Kent Branch during normal business hours.
Kent officials encourage a variety of acts such as singing, dancing, stand-up comedy, poetry reading, rapping, juggling, playing musical instruments, and more.
The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library requests that all performers consider the appropriateness of their materials before submission.
This show is free and open to the public. For more details, please call 419.259.5283. Profanity, obscenity, racial slurs, or any objectionable behavior will not be allowed. Ed and Avie Dixon (Continued From Page 4) Avie’s degree was in so- Davis. Three of Ed’s broth- a.m. The event runs from 11:30 cial work and she originally ers are in California: Christo- a.m. until 1 p.m. and is free worked for Lucas County. pher Dixon lives in San Di- and open to the public. Meanwhile, Ed worked at the ego, Alphonso Dixon lives in Later that day, there will engineering and architectural the Napa Valley and Jackie be a Cabaret Party at firm of SSOE as a draftsman. Dixon lives in Oakland. Barbaretta’s Hall from 8 p.m. “But I wanted to teach music Avie is the daughter of until 1 a.m. That event is open education so I took a pay cut Dorothy and the late Willie to Scott and Robinson band in order to teach,” he says. Martindale. She has two sis- members from the class of Although he can play all ters: Deborah Martindale who 2001 and earlier. of the band instruments, Ed lives in Nashville and Althea Sunday’s celebration be- started off on the tuba. McClelland of Toledo. gins with a church service at Because Ed began teach- Avie’s family moved to First Church of God at 11 a.m. ing first, Avie recalls that Toledo from Nashville while The weekend culminates “he’d have the summers off.” she was in the sixth grade. with a banquet at the So she leveled the playing She attended Washington Dreamplex Hotel and Confer- field by going into education and Lincoln Elementary ence Center from 5:30 p.m. as well and was soon teach- Schools, Robinson Junior until midnight. ing social studies to Special High and graduated from Ed students. Scott in 1964. Ed’s parents are Erna and The community is show- Cleo Sanders, although he ing its appreciation to the was raised by his stepfather. Dixons with a series of events Tickets are $25 per per- He is one of eleven children. on May 26-27. There is a com- son and reservations are re- Many of his siblings live in munity rally Saturday May quired. Call (419) 450- Jacksonville including Joe 26 at the Scott High School 0024, (419) 244-8758 or Reynald Dixon, Geraldine Field House. Former (419) 244-3235 by May 19, Fowler, Roger Sanders, Robinson and Scott band and join the community in Annette Mathis, Joyce Riley, members are asked to report saying thank you to the Kenneth Sanders and Janice for practice from 10 until 11 Dixons. Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth May 16, 2007 Toledo’s Best Dressed S.T.R.I.V.E. A Summer Women Tutorial Program – The Sojourner’s Truth Staff It’s over! Done! The votes are in and the winners Challenge to Succeed of The Truth’s Best Dressed Special to The Truth Women of Toledo poll have Are you a parent con- This will be a free program to June 11 and last through July been selected by our read- ers. cerned about your child’s students. 6. The proficiency test week So if you did not have a education? Do you have a The program is designed will be July 9-13 at Scott High chance to vote … it’s too high school child who is faced to prepare elementary and School. This will give the stu- late. Let it go. with passing the required junior high youth entering dent an extra opportunity to You will have a chance proficiency test? Would you their next grade level (up to take the test and if passed by next time. be interested in your child eighth grade), with math and the student it will count to- Our top two vote getters continuing to learn through English enrichment, and high wards graduation. The pro- – in a race so close we could the summer? If you answered school students can receive gram is not equipped to only declare a tie – were yes to all of these questions, instruction in up to two Ohio handle special needs stu- Gloria Hillard, a former City Cora Allen then you are interested in the Graduation Test areas. The dents. of Toledo employee, and S.T.R.I.V.E. (Success classes will be taught at Scott The Greater Toledo Urban Cora Allen of The Univer- sity of Toledo. And taking Poon. Through Review Incentive High School on Monday, League and the African third place with a late surge Photos of the top three Vision Effort) Program. The Tuesday and Wednesday American Police League in the voting was First Lady vote-getters, along with a Greater Toledo Urban League from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. The would like to solicit dona- Sheila Cook. host of other fabulously-at- and the African American classes are taught by caring tions from local churches, Also finishing with sig- tired Toledo women gathered Police League will sponsor Toledo Public School teach- agencies, organizations, nificant votes were Joanne from recent events around Gloria Hillard the program, for elementary ers. Triplett, Joette Oxner, town, can be seen on page 16. through 12th grade students. The classes will begin (Continued on Next Page) Diane Labiche, Brenda Thanks, everyone, for all Barnes and Denise Black of your votes. Taria Blanchard and Family Celebrate College Graduation Sojourner’s Truth Staff
Twenty-seven members of the extended Blanchard family trekked down to Ur- bana University on Satur- day, May 11, to witness the commencement ceremony for Taria Blanchard – scholar (3.4 cumulative GPA), ath- lete (basketball player), stu- dent ambassador, cultural awareness secretary, project team mentor, relay for life participant and future edu- cator in the Toledo Public Schools district. Taria, who received a bachelor’s of science degree in Education Studies in Math The Blanchards: Vernice, Torri, Taria and Coach Pete and Science, was joined by her immediate family, mother Vernice, father “Coach Pete,” sister Torri (a junior at Urbana) along with several dozen extended family members for the graduation ceremony at the small liberal arts university in Urbana, OH that was founded in 1850. Taria enjoyed every bit of her college years. “I liked the small classroom experience,” she said. “If you have a question or need help, someone there will always go out of their way to find the answer.” In fact, the end of her undergraduate career does not mean that Taria will be leaving Urbana behind. She will probably pursue her master’s degree at the same locale. She wants to return to Toledo to teach with a view towards becoming a public schools’ administrator. Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section • Business Section New Law Allows IRA Owners Over 70½ Ohio Association to Donate RMD to Charity of Community By Bill Harris Guest Columnist Colleges Appoints The Pension Protection least up to the RMD amount this provision became effec- counts including mutual Act of 2006 allows IRA own- thereby avoiding that tive). 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Dis- increase tax deductions, ex- was obtained in exchange for with your financial planner tributions can be made from emptions or credits that are the contribution). It is gener- before making your donation. Position taxable funds in an IRA or pegged to AGI either in terms ally a good idea to send the This column is produced Owens Community Col- of specified amounts or as a charity a letter notifying them by the Financial Planning Roth IRA, but not from em- lege Board of Trustee mem- ployer plans or SEP and percentage of AGI. The dis- of the amount of the contri- Association, the membership ber John Moore has been SIMPLE IRAs. The distribu- tributions are deemed to come bution and where the contri- organization for the financial elected by Ohio’s two-year tion will not be taxable and from income first if the IRA bution is coming from as well planning community, and is academic institution trustees there is no charitable deduc- has non-deductible contribu- as requesting verification of provided by Bill Harris, fi- and presidents to serve as tion allowed on the tax return. tions. This contrasts with receipt of the gift. nancial advisor and a local At-Large Trustee of the But the provision allows the normal pro-rata rule that Charities must fall under member of the FPA. Bill Har- Ohio Association of Com- those who want to contrib- applies to other IRA distribu- IRS code section 170(b) to be ris is a financial advisor with munity Colleges Executive ute some of their IRA funds tions where there are after- eligible. Donor advised Informative Financial Ser- Committee. to a charity during their life- tax funds in the IRA. funds, charitable remainder vices of Toledo, Ohio. Secu- The Executive Committee is comprised of eight leaders time to do so without having If you want to take advan- trusts and private founda- rities and advisory services within higher education who tage of this provision for 2006, tions are ineligible. The IRS offered through Mutual Ser- to add the distribution are dedicated to expressing John Moore amount to their income. This then you must make a direct has not yet provided guide- vice Corporation, member and advocating the interests is better – because you do IRA transfer to the charity lines regarding coding for NASD/SIPC. Informative Fi- of 23 member two-year col- nity college priorities get a charitable deduction if before year end. The distri- 1099 forms or 1040 reporting. nancial Services is not affili- leges in Ohio. on behalf of its member you take the IRA withdrawal bution must be made directly Until guidelines are pub- ated with Mutual Service The Ohio Association of colleges in conjunction with and report that amount in in- from the IRA custodian/ lished, many firms are relying Corporation. For seminars Community Colleges was cre- related organizations. come. The reality, though, is trustee to the charity. It can- on advice from the Invest- and speaking engagements, ated with an overall mission “It is a privilege and honor that it often doesn’t offset not be distributed to the IRA ment Company Institute. For Bill can be reached at 419- of promoting the continued to serve as the At-Large perfectly, which is why this owner, who subsequently instance, the IRA owner is 885-8384. quality, strength, vitality and Trustee of the Ohio Associa- tion of Community Colleges new law is more favorable. writes a check to the charity. responsible for maintaining effectiveness within 23 inde- pendent public two-year aca- Executive Committee,” The direct transfer from If that is done, then the pro- documentation to verify with demic institutions in Ohio. Moore said. “I look forward vision will not apply and the the IRS that requirements the IRA to the charity can The Ohio Association of to working with my fellow also satisfy a person’s re- distribution will be taxable. were met. The IRA owner is Community Colleges focuses colleagues as we continue to quired minimum distribution However, you may be able to responsible for verifying the on issues impacting Ohio raise the level of excellence for the year. If you are chari- take a tax deduction for the charity is a qualified charity community and technical within two-year academic in- tably inclined, it may be best contribution (under the regu- for this purpose. The IRA colleges, and through dia- stitutions.” to contribute from the IRA, at lar rules that applied before owner is also responsible for logue with trustees and presi- Serving a two-year term, verifying their compliance dents, adapts solutions to fit Moore’s responsibilities, with the annual limit of the social, educational and along with that of fellow Ex- $100,000. Bill Harris political landscape in the ecutive Committee members, Most firms will report the state. is to provide leadership and guidance to the 23 two-year distribution as a normal dis- Additionally, the associa- tion regularly presents edu- academic institutions with the tribution, but will advise the The Remix cational programs overall goal being the contin- IRA owner to make a note of on matters of common in- ued advancement and “charitable distribution” on terest and supports commu- (Continued on Page 13) their records. The IRA owner 2007: “Is must provide instructions to There Not a waive withholding since the S.T.R.I.V.E. distribution will not be tax- Cause!” able. Holy hip-hop concert; 13 (Continued from Page 6) The IRA owner is respon- national recording artists; businesses and unions. By donating to the S.T.R.I.V.E. ( sible for any reporting the Addressing the importance Program, your contributions will yield a big return to each IRS requires regarding the of education; Stickney En- student’s future (education and high school diploma). Last nature of the distribution. For tertainment Center; 6 pm: 419- summer (2006) the program assisted 200 high school stu- most securities-based ac- 377-3392 dents and administered 300 tests. The Greater Toledo Urban League and the African Ameri- can Police League would like to thank you in advance for any contributions or donations to the S.T.R.I.V.E. Program. With more parental and community involvement, the listed agencies hope to provide the youth with the tools to stay on task with their education. They hope our youth will become productive working citizens in today’s society, because a mind is a terrible thing to waste and it does take a village to raise a child. If you are interested in having your child attend this program, please contact Officer Floella Wormely or Rick Turner at 419-245-1162. Class sizes are limited and children must be registered by May 29. Parents must complete a registration form and a release of information. Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth May 16, 2007 Economic Empowerment in the Black Community By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor
The Toledo Club of the does wealth get passed from of how the audience could National Association of Ne- generation to generation?” he become directly effective as gro Business and Professional asked. “The number one way investors through an invest- Women’s Clubs, Inc., the Com- is life insurance.” ment club strategy. mittee of the Whole and McQueen emphasized that “The challenge is – how do Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. financial decisions made by we take the talent that is right joined forces last Saturday to individuals could impact their here in this room and put it present a workshop titled Eco- family’s financial well-being together,” he said. “If you nomic Empowerment in the for generations. He used as an cannot create the company, Black Community. example the case of a family then buy the company that The breakfast seminar, Derick Gant with an older relative, without does it. There is more power in which was free and open to long-term care insurance, who coming together and eliminat- the public, was the first in a have the time to weather the has Alzheimer’s disease. Such ing the race battle.” series of such events that the vagaries of the stock market or a situation would mean that Closing out Saturday’s in- organizations will be present- any other investment vehicle. her children, regardless of their augural economic empower- ing over the next year. “The rewards can be good if own insurance decisions, ment seminar were represen- J. Burner Crew, senior port- you are willing to take the time would be forced to reach into tatives from the sponsoring folio manager in the public to go through a few invest- their pockets to assist and that groups – Pete Culp from the Kevin McQueen sector for KeyBank who works ment cycles,” Gant told his sacrifice would trickle down Committee of the Whole and out of Cleveland, was the key- audience of about 75 who had to the youngest member of the Ethel Scott and Wanda Terrell note speaker and addressed gathered for this event. family. of the Toledo Club of the theme of “Buying Back And the third consider- Davis continued that theme NANBPW Clubs, Inc. – who Our Community.” However, ation for Gant and his clients is as he spoke to the issue of announced plans for upcom- the highlight of the morning risk. “What are you willing to asset management. “Would ing seminars. Ed. Note: Last week’s Eco- was a series of presentations risk, what can you stand to you insure the goose or the The second Friday of each nomic Empowerment speak- by a trio of local insurance lose?” he asked. golden eggs?” he asked. month has been set aside to ers may be contacted at the agents and financial manag- McQueen’s address was a “People may have insurance continue the economic forums following telephone numbers ers: Derick Gant, investment natural follow up to that of on the house but not on the and the next event will take for more information about manager with Gant Invest- Gant as he addressed the is- payment plan in case of death place at the Park Lane Apart- their presentations: Derick ments; Kevin McQueen, fi- sue of establishing one’s se- or disability.” ments. For more information, Gant, Gant Investments – 419- nancial representative with curity before arriving at the Davis attacked the culture please call Vince Davis at 419- 517-1325; Vince Davis, Vince Northwestern Mutual Finan- investment phase of financial of consumerism which, as he 244-2904 or Ethel Scott at 419- Davis State Farm – 419-244- cial Network and Vince Davis, well-being. noted, minority communities 255-4174 or email either at 2904; Kevin McQueen, agent with State Farm Insur- “Risk management is the tend to fall into far too easily. vince- Northwestern Mutual Finan- ance. foundation,” said McQueen “We as a people have fallen [email protected] or cial Network – 419-407- “Cash is king,” said Gant at as he touched on the matter of into consumerism rather than [email protected]. 8656. the onset of his speech as he how important it is to place generationally passing wealth Vince Davis and grandson laid out his three keys for suc- one’s financial house in order on. The best insurance you cessful investing. First, said through proper use of insur- can buy is that which you Gant, an investor has to have ance – health, life, disability, have in place when you pass available cash, and enough long-term care. away,” he said. cash in order to sustain a loss “Before you get to the point “Life insurance is the most of that cash in case things go at which you are ready to in- unselfish thing you can ever sour with a particular invest- vest, you want to make sure purchase,” said Davis. “It’s ment. your risk management is in not about me, it’s about them.” Second, an investor has to place,” said McQueen. “How Crew addressed the matter May 16, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 State Rep. Edna Brown Hosts Annual Birthday Fundraiser
Assistant Prosecutor Ian English, Municipal Clerk of Court Vallie Bowman English and son Johnny and Thomas Hutton
Brown with long time supporters Bill and Betty Huntley
School Board President Deborah Barnett and State Richard Brown and State Representative Edna rown Representative Edna Brown Weldina and Weldon Douthitt Lindsay Webb, Amy Voigt, Councilman Joe McNamara
Approximately 100 friends, family members and supporters joined State Representative Edna Brown at Jackson’s Lounge last Thursday afternoon for her annual birth- day fundraiser. Brown represents Toledo’s 47th District in the General Assembly. She was appointed in 2001 to fill the seat formerly held by Jack Ford and has won election twice since then. Prior to her appointment Brown served on Toledo City Council. Brown has most recently worked to support Workers’ Comp Reform, to decrease domestic violence and to mandate HPV testing for young girls in order to prevent cervical cancer. Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth May 16, 2007 Three with Links to Governor Appoints Connie Northwest Ohio Awarded Zemmelman to Lucas Scholarships at 11th Annual County Court of Common AALEAA Scholarship Pleas, Juvenile Division and Awards Banquet Governor Ted Strickland tice since 1998 with concen- her bachelor’s degree from announced today the ap- trations on adoption, juve- Bowling Green State Uni- pointment of Connie nile and probate law. Since versity in 1976 and her juris By Alan Abrams Zemmelman to fill a vacancy 2004, Zemmelman has run doctor from the University Sojourner’s Truth Reporter on the Lucas County Court her own law office; she was of Toledo College Law in More than 160 people, including Toledo Public Schools Board member Larry Sykes and of Common Pleas, Juvenile previously a partner in the 1981. Governor Strickland Lucas County Sheriff James Telb, along with African-American law enforcement officers Division. “Connie’s career Toledo law firm of Britz and selected Zemmelman from across the state, their supporters, friends and families honored the African American has been marked by profes- Zemmelman from 1998 to through Ohio’s new judicial Law Enforcement Agents’ Association, Inc. by their presence Saturday at the organization’s 11th annual scholarship and awards dinner banquet. sionalism, high standards 2003. Zemmelman served as selection process, in which The festive event was held at the Park Inn Hotel and was themed “A Taste of Essence and a commitment to serv- magistrate for Lucas County members of the Ohio Judi- 2007.” The gala, with entertainment by the jazz group Forecast, also paid tribute to Mother’s ing families,” Strickland Probate Court from 1994- cial Appointments Recom- Day. said. “Her service to the 1997. Her responsibilities mendation Panel (OJARP) The keynote address was delivered by Earl D. Mack, Jr., the President of the African people of Lucas County included overseeing adop- evaluate the qualifications of American Law Enforcement Agents’ Association. Mack, who was recently profiled in a Sojourner’s Truth cover story, is currently the Agent in Charge of the Toledo Enforcement makes her well-suited for this tion clerks, assisting the applicants for judicial vacan- District Operation of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. He is assigned to the Investi- position.” Zemmelman fills judge in adoption hearings cies and then make non-bind- gative Division, which is responsible for alcohol, food stamp fraud and tobacco enforcement a seat on the Lucas County and teaching changes in ing recommendations to the in Ohio. Mack is the second African-American to hold this position in the 60-year history Court of Common Pleas, adoption law to staff and lo- governor based on their of agency formerly known as the Ohio Department of Liquor Control. Juvenile Division that was cal attorneys. From 1987- evaluations. OJARP is cur- The AALEAA annually presents scholarships in honor and memory of two of its members who died in the line of duty. Agent James B. Burns was a veteran Liquor vacated when Judge James 1994, Zemmelman worked rently working to fill judicial Enforcement Agent who was shot to death in 1964 while arresting a suspect during an Ray retired. Zemmelman’s as the staff attorney for the vacancies in Montgomery investigation of an illegal liquor establishment in Xenia. term as judge begins effec- University of Toledo Col- and Stark Counties. Agent Tillis L. Ewing was an Enforcement Agent with the Ohio Department of Public tive June 4. The term of the lege of Law Legal Clinic. Zemmelman was one of 14 Safety’s Investigative Division. A former Lucas County Sheriff’s Deputy, Ewing died in juvenile court appointment She served as an associate at applicants for the judicial 1998 after suffering a heart attack while working on a food stamp fraud investigation in Bucyrus. The scholarships are given in honor of their ultimate sacrifice in the line-of-duty. will extend until January 2, Britz and Zemmelman from vacancy. The list had been All three of this year’s scholarship winners have links to northwest Ohio. 2009. Zemmelman, 52, 1982-1987 and as clerk/bai- narrowed to three by the Raymond DaShaun Scott of Toledo is a senior at St. John’s Jesuit High School. He will brings more than 25 years of liff for Judge Reno R. Riley, OJARP last Thursday – be attending the University of Cincinnati in the fall majoring in Computer Science with a legal experience to the Lucas Jr., in the Lucas County Court Zemmelman, Ian English and minor in Business Administration. He was born in Toledo and is the son of Raymond and County court. Zemmelman of Common Pleas from 1979- Laura Restivo. Ethel Scott. Young Raymond is an active member of the Indiana Avenue Missionary Baptist Church and has been a mentor to younger children in the community. has worked in private prac- 1980. Zemmelman received Chanel Griffith is a recent graduate of Bowling Green State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Law. She plans to attend George Washington Law School in the fall. She is of West Indian descent and a native of Jamaica, NY. Her parents are Ginette Parkin and Menrol Griffith. Kortney Mosley is currently a Criminal Justice Major at Bowling Green State University .EW 0OLAR "EAR #UBS where she is chapter president of Phi Sigma Theta and the Law Society. After graduation, she plans to attend the University of Toledo College of Law. Kortney was born in Cleveland, and her parents are Susan and Richard Mosley. Mack’s keynote address dealt with community-police relationships. “We as law enforce- ment officers must remember that our pay does not come from the agencies that employ us. Our pay comes from each and every citizen we are sworn to protect. They are our true employer and whom we work for. The treatment of those who employ us is of the utmost and they must be treated with respect,” he told the audience of his peers. Continued Mack, “We must provide guidance and education to our citizens in personal and community safety. We must also encourage our communities to be vigilant in reporting "ABY information to help increase their safety.” He used the examples of 9/11 and the Virginia Tech massacre to make the point that both tragedies might have been averted if there had been better police-community relationships. “Someone knew someone that knew something about what was to occur. We missed it due to the lack of communication.” “As law enforcement personnel, we must demonstrate patience and never rush to judgment. As law enforcement personnel, we should never place stats above ethics and integrity. What may be legal to do may not be the moral thing to do,” said Mack. Additional celebrities present were: Michael Akrouche, retired director of the Ohio Department of Liquor Control; Cathy Collins-Taylor, executive director of the Ohio Dept. of Public Safety’s Investigative Unit; Rick Barga, assistant director of the Ohio Dept. of Public Safety;.Sonia Troche, director of ADELANTE, Inc.; John W. Blatt, former mayor of Put-In-Bay; William (Bill) Harris, financial manager; Ruby Radford, M.ED, poet & CEO of RLR Enterprises and Kevin Page, deputy director, Ohio Dept. of Public Safety, Investigative Unit. 5NIVERSALLY 2ARE 5NCOMMONLY #UTE
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We were already wild. “30 is the new 20” but The average 20-year old So seeing our younger that doesn’t always make it and the average 30-year old brothers and sisters not only easier to swallow. have a lot in common when it fail to learn from our mis- I can assure you – being a comes to hobbies (going to takes but routinely make big- step away from 30 and being the club, shopping, cars, elec- ger and bolder mistakes… it around folks who are a step tronics, games, etc.) makes us feel old, and it wid- away from 20 … it’s not al- The average 20-year old ens the divide. ways a good look. Even and the average 30-year old When I was at Old West though we are in the same are both probably still trying End Jr. High, there were quite era, my end of it feels old. to find their way through this a few pregnant girls in the Growing up, I was never awful job market on the way eighth grade. one of those teens who to some stability. It’s never really been a wanted to grow up or always The average 20-year old shocking statistic to those of talked about how “grown “ I and the average 30-year old us who grew up in the 90’s. was. both grew up with the same But these days it seems I was always around harsh realities of current bad situations like that people much older than me times (young teens having haven’t gotten better, they’ve while I was a teen and I saw babies, gang warfare, drugs gotten worse. first hand that being an adult in school etc). Daycares across the city didn’t exactly seem like a But I think where the di- are swarming with toddlers fun thing to do – LOL. vide comes is when those whose mothers and fathers Now, being 10-11 years late 20’s peeps start to fi- aren’t old enough to vote. removed from high school – nally mature and take notice It’s not like “oh yeah, I heard technically I am still young, of how wild they used to be that so and so is pregnant but I feel old sometimes and and they see some early/ again”. I know I’m not alone. barely 20’s peeps come along Now it’s more like “dang, My older cousins grew up and make even dumber you ain’t got no kids? what’s on Whodini and Run DMC choices with their lives. wrong with you?” in their teens. Like yo, in the mid-late And the more that us late- With me and my crew, 90’s this so-called small city 20-somethings criticize those B.I.G. and Jay Z served as of Toledo was dangerous as younger adults, the older we our high school soundtrack. hell! start to feel. All this time, I’ve been Right now there’s still The more we sound like thinking that’s still current – blood and crip gangs and a our parents saying the same but it’s not. few new sets and a few die- mess to us just 10 short years My little sister is graduat- hard old sets. But there’s not ago. ing this year and her class even a real reason to trip over Truth be told – we aren’t has grown up with T.I. and it now (not that there ever really that old. Young Jeezy. was, but … still). When I see Because peeps who are They all know and respect some ign’ant ass (that’s right, pushing 35 still look at me the idols I had in my teens, ‘ign’ant ass’) 15-year old boy the way I look at someone but they have their own idols throwing up gang signs at pushing 21. for their own time. the bus stop and it’s 2007… Pop culture burns through Funny how so many of hell, I feel ashamed. your years though. the most successful rappers Not just because it’s the Slang changes so fast and are over 30 but the actual gang mentality but because before you know it, you find hip-hop fans are becoming he’s too young and dumb to yourself doing one of two more and more divided based know how played out it is. things: on youth. When I was 15 it was the A. – Trying desper- Kaj Boogie on WJUC middle of the 90’s and people ately to stay hip by saying plays hip-hop that I really were getting shot and killed things you hear on 106 & appreciate his show. left and right in this city over Park He hits you with some gang violence. B. – Ignore new slang Keith Murray, some Redman I’m still meeting cousins all together because you’ve or whatever and I know most TO THIS DAY that I never learned not to follow the of the heads I came up with even knew I had because masses, just talk your talk. really respect that and enjoy certain parts of town were Pop culture makes every- that kind of hip-hop. off limits to me and who I one feel old. But the average 18-year was around. A vast amount of enter- old probably doesn’t care one Back then, the territories tainment is geared towards little bit about Redman. were being outlined and you 13-year olds so at times even Which is actually part of couldn’t walk two blocks in my 18-year old sister has said why hip-hop sucks right now. either direction without a she feels old. But of course The younger heads don’t very real possibility of some she loves to make fun of me care about quality in music, gunplay. when I say it because she and the older heads are too It was real in the field in knows it’s far more true in self-righteous to try and every way. my case. school them. And now these teenage But all in all, there’s not Our generation has been boys are trying to invent much difference between us. accused of being the furthest threatening situations where The average 30-year old removed from our elders in there’s not one. Trying to act and the average 20-year old terms of knowledge and like it’s really hot out here probably have more in com- morals that can be shared or like that, and it’s not. mon these days than at any passed down. So even though there may other time in history. In other words, only a few only be 10 or so years be- of us chop it up with our old tween my half of Generation (Continued on Page 13) heads as much as we should Y and the younger half, it and we are losing out on all makes peeps on my half want © 2007 Buckeye Cablevision, Inc. types of wisdom by NOT to avoid the younger ones. © 2007 The CW Network The Lima TruthTruth Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth May 16, 2007 Insight from the Bench: Judge Greg Mathis to Speak in Lima to encourage individuals to having Judge Mathis here By Vickie Shurelds develop and achieve worthy just emphasizes what we tell Special to the Truth goals, and prepare them- our youth every day. You selves for a more prosperous can be successful. It is pos- The excitement is mount- preparing ourselves to be in future. The Expo has since sible.” ing as the Lima YMCA’s a position to help you, all become an annual event in The 14th annual Lima Black Achiever’s prepare for you have to do is get ready!” Detroit and has now YMCA Black Achiever’s their annual Scholarship Din- The annual dinner has branched out to other cities. Award Banquet will begin at ner on June 9. This has been been a time of reflection and Extending the invitation 6 pm on Saturday, June 9. a stellar year for the veteran celebration for those seniors to Judge Mathis is another The event is scheduled to be group that has as its primary who have been active mem- example of the beneficial held at Lima Senior High directive: developing young bers during the previous year. planning efforts of this School. Tickets are $25.00 minds into the future leaders This year will have the same unique youth organization. for adults, $10 for students. for Lima and Allen County – general tone, but they’ve “We are very happy with our Tables of 8 are $175.00. in some cases Ohio and be- called in some aggressive program” says Curtis, yond. reinforcements – the keynote “We’ve even expanded this For more information re- Black Achiever Director address will be given by year to continue the program garding the banquet, Emmanuel Curtis and Board Judge Greg Mathis. At first throughout the summer volunteerism, or program- Chairman Jason Upthegrove glance that may seem to be a months. Our partnership with ming, contact Emmanuel have set the bar just high great touch – having a na- Rhodes State College has Curtis at 419-221-2715. enough that you have to put tional TV personality come helped us to develop pro- “your back into it” to reach in and talk to students about The Honorable gramming for our elemen- the goal – but the goal is their possible successful ca- Judge Greg Mathis tary and middle school stu- attainable. reers – but when you look dents, and we’re working to Want to place The difference this year deeper you see it for what it cellent parallel to the work honored by the PUSH/Rain- get programming for our an ad in has been that bar was set for is – inspiration on a very he and his wife are doing in bow Coalition, he is a life- High School students before The the students and adult vol- basic level. Michigan. In 1986, Mathis time member of the NAACP summer gets here – our an- BlackMarketPlace? unteers – they had a ‘zero Mathis was a gang mem- BlackMarketPlace? and his wife co-founded and, in 2003, Mathis hosted nual banquet is just another Call Pam Anderson at tolerance’ attitude for slack- ber from the projects of De- Young Adults Asserting his first Self-Empowerment building block for the Black 419-243-0007 ers and, as they were encoun- troit – a high school dropout Themselves (Y.A.A.T), a Expo in Detroit, designed Achiever’s Program – and tered, non-doers found them- who lived his early life in non-profit youth agency that selves mumbling their ex- and out of jail but overcame serves thousands of young cuses into the cloud of dust all of these obstacles to be- people. The foundation coun- Our Quitting Specialists appreciate how hard it is created by the forward move- come the youngest judge sels youth from the ages of to beat tobacco. 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Phone 419.221.0540 * 956 S. Main, Lima, OH May 16, 2007 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Owens Community College Ohio Association Expands Access to Educational of Community (Continued from Page 7) Opportunities in Lucas County development of academic programs and services, which Owens Community Col- viding students with access ported in multiple classrooms munity College to bring more meet the needs of current and future Ohio students. lege is expanding access to to enriched learning oppor- and computer laboratories at educational opportunities to Since April 2000, Moore has served as a Board of higher education opportuni- tunities,” said Christa The Source. Situated in downtown Toledo at The Trustee member for Owens Community College, and has ties within Northwest Ohio Adams, Ph.D., president of downtown Toledo, The Source,” said Commissioner held the position of Vice Chairman for the past two years. through the creation of new Owens Community College. Source, Lucas County’s One- Tina Skeldon Wozniak. He currently serves as a consultant and motivational speaker. “The Source mirrors Owens Stop Employment Center, is “One part of our mission on-site academic and sup- Previously, Moore spent 30 years in banking, retiring as port services at The Source, Community College’s edu- located at 1301 Monroe St. at The Source is to ready Lucas County’s One-Stop cational mission of serving The education and training employees with marketable the corporate vice president of the former Toledo Trust Employment Center. The and strengthening the sur- service center was created skills and educational oppor- Corporation. His background also includes serving as the new on-site educational ser- rounding communities with the overall mission of tunities. By locating Owens vice president of university development at Bowling Green vices at The Source will pro- through quality academic providing quality-driven Community College at The State University. vide convenient access to programs and services. This workforce services that as- Source, job seekers will have Active in the community, Moore holds board-level higher education, including new initiative is an invest- sist individuals in develop- the additional resources they membership with the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Boys ment in meeting the educa- ing and enhancing a multi- need to succeed,” said Com- opportunities for citizens to and Girls Club of Toledo, Urban League of Northwest connect education and train- tion and training needs of tude of work skill sets to meet missioner Pete Gerken. ing to employment. northwest Ohio’s citizens the current and future needs “Our downtown is under- Ohio and the American Red Cross. The Holland resident “Owens Community and preparing them for ca- of local businesses, while going a true revitalization has also authored a book on surviving stress titled “A College is committed to pro- reer opportunities within embracing local economic right now and the announce- Positive Attitude is a Muscle: A Managed Stress Survivor’s today’s competitive growth and individual pros- ment that Owens will be lo- Manual.” workforce.” perity. cating classes and services at Too Young? Owens’ new on-site aca- “Lucas County is excited The Source will bring even (Continued from Page 10) demic offerings will be sup- to partner with Owens Com- more people downtown and vices to aid a prospective job past Spring Semester. The showcase our progress,” said seeker in their search or with College also has within the Commissioner Ben Konop. retaining their current job, past year collaborated with Music, fashion, T.V. The Source is committed highlighted by career assess- the Putnam County Educa- Auto shows, electronics – we all Auto to quality-driven services, ment services, career explo- tional Service Center and share the same space in Leasing meeting business needs, ration services and career made available its first-ever DIXIE Toledo, OH those areas and many more. meeting job seeker needs, exploration workshops, as academic courses in Putnam But it’s still a delicate reaching out to diverse popu- well as knowledge related to County in October 2006. The balance for us to relate to 5880 N. Detroit lation groups, offering ac- resume and cover letter writ- College also has one another. cessibility of facilities and ing. In addition to offering longstanding off-campus If you’re 28, you may Month to Month Leasing programs, collaboration of higher education on its To- educational partnerships not be able to get parental community resources, eco- ledo-area and Findlay-area with Arcadia High School in on someone who is 18. 419-476-8674 nomic development, innova- campuses, Owens recently Arcadia, Liberty Benton But you might have to tive leadership, and lifelong expanded its educational High School in Findlay, tell them, “ayo, I’ve been WE ARE A FULL and continuous learning, opportunities by partnering Riverdale High School in Mt. there and done that – and it SERVICE among many other commu- with Toledo Pubic Schools Blanchard, Springfield High wasn’t even that long ago.” BUSINESS nity outreach services. The and offering its first-ever School in Holland and Just so we can stop mak- organization also offers an courses at the new Rogers Swanton High School in ing the same dumb mistakes array of resources and ser- High School in Toledo this Swanton. over and over again. Before you know it, you’ll have some 14-year Clinical Therapists old girl complaining about Dynamic outpatient facility committed to pro- Assistant Clinical Manager how it feels to be getting so viding extraordinary care to children and families is Youth Homebased services Seeking a currently competent profes- old so soon. seeking dedicated team players to provide clinical sional who oversees all clinical and administrative aspects of the SED I think the moral of the services. Masters degree in mental health field Community Support Program. Candidates must have a master’s degree in story is, it’s a blessing to do with Ohio license (LSW, LISW, PC, PCC); plus one a mental health field from an accredited college or university and be it – so do it gracefully. year experience working with troubled children licensed to practice in Ohio (PCC, LISW). Familiarity with and desire to Growing old is one and families required. Must be computer literate work with the SED population is required; clinical and management experi- thing, growing up is some- and have word processing skills. Duties include ence is preferred. Duties include managing, coordinating, evaluating and thing to be proud of. providing diagnostic assessments, formulating cli- ent treatment plans and providing ongoing indi- supervising operations for assigned clinical staff, providing personnel peace: vidual, family, and group therapy. Excellent orga- management functions, and assisting in innovation, development and [email protected] nizational, communication, and documentation implementation of programs and services. Must be able to use computer skills are essential. Commitment to excellent and software to manage and monitor program and to communicate with Be on the lookout for customer service a must. Submit cover letter with staff. Submit cover letter with salary expectations and resume by 5/23/07, U.G.E. at Vamps in June, salary expectations and resume by 5/23/07, to to Aye Dee at Jacksons in July, Scott High’s 1996 late as Harbor Behavioral Healthcare, Harbor Behavioral Healthcare (ACM-22), hell reunion and the U.G.E. 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MARTIN POPE Vocational Program Manager Dependable professional needed to oversee all BAIL BONDS aspects of the Vocational Program servicing OWF recipients. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field plus 3 years vocational rehabilitation experience required. Preferred candidate will have 2 years of supervisory/management experience of a vocational program. Familiarity with, and desire to work with, the OWF population is required. Duties include managing, coordinating, evaluating and supervising all operations within assigned vocational staff and program services, providing personnel management functions and assisting in innovation and development of services especially “We’ll Come Get You” those focused on assisting OWF recipients in achieving self-sufficiency. Send resume with cover 419-241-POPE letter and salary expectations by 5/23/07 to (419-241-7673) Career Connections, Attn: Human Resources (VPM), 4334 Secor Rd., 24 Hour Service Toledo, OH 43623-4234, All Ohio or fax to 419-479-3230, & Southern Michigan or e-mail to [email protected]. Courts EOE. Page 14 The Sojourner’s Truth May 16, 2007 Facilities Director Life Skills Trainer Program Analyst Seeking a competent individual to work part-time Harbor Behavioral Healthcare, a progressive providing oversight to outside contractors on projects Seeking a competent mental health provider who outpatient mental health agency, is seeking a com- and soliciting and securing bids on facility improve- delivers professional care in the community setting to petent professional to assist the Vice President of ment and repair projects. Minimum of 5 years prior adults and their families who are experiencing a Quality Improvement. Bachelor’s degree in mental experience involving building, construction, or reno- severe and persistent mental illness. Requires vation work required. Experience must include formu- health or business related field with an emphasis on Bachelor’s degree in mental health related field plus lation of contractor bid requirements and selection data analysis required. Experience in accreditation experience working with adults who are severely and and oversight of contracts awarded. Experience in persistently mentally ill. Requires license to practice and certification processes helpful. Knowledge and supervising building maintenance, HVAC and other ability to lead and evaluate Continuous Quality as a social worker or counselor (Ohio LSW, PC or building systems strongly preferred. Duties include Counselor Trainee). Duties include developing and Improvement processes highly preferred. Duties coordinating the tasks of contractual maintenance updating an Individualized Service Plan for each include implementing and evaluating the agency and janitorial vendors, overseeing the maintenance client, ensuring quality and completeness of clinical Utilization Management activities and investigating of all HVAC plumbing and electrical systems of Har- records and helping the client achieve and maintain patient complaints and grievances. bor facilities, identifying and prioritizing needed facil- their highest level of functioning by striving for suc- Submit cover letter with salary expectations and ity improvements and preparing bid specifications for contractors for identified projects. Retired individuals cessful community living. Send resume with cover resume by 5/23/07, to letter and salary expectations by 5/23/07 to Harbor Behavioral Healthcare, encouraged to apply. Send resume with cover letter and salary Career Connections, Attn: Human Resources (PA), expectations by 5/23/07 to Attn: Human Resources (LS), 4334 Secor Road, Toledo, OH 43623-4234 Harbor Behavioral Healthcare, Attn: Human 4334 Secor Rd., Toledo, OH 43623-4234, or fax to 419-724-9425 Resources (FD), or fax to 419-479-3230, or e-mail to [email protected]. 4334 Secor Rd., Toledo, OH 43623-4234, or e-mail to [email protected]. or fax to 419-479-3230. EOE. EOE EOE. Better Care Lawn & Snow Removal Service The P.O. Box 351744 Commercial/Residential BlackMarketPlace Toledo, OH 43615 “Free Estimates” Phone: 419-346-7963 Want to place an ad in TheBlackMarketPlace? Fax: 419-535-1218 Call Pam Anderson at 419-243-0007 [email protected] Licensed and Bonded
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Application materials may be obtained FESTIVAL at the model apartment on Fridays between 11-3 Career Connections, celebrating our histy Attn: Human Resources (JD-T), pm, or by calling (419) 244-9609. 4334 Secor Rd., Toledo, OH 43623-4234, or fax to 419-479-3230, ATTENTION ALL VENDORS The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to dis- or e-mail to [email protected]. The 3rd Annual African American Festival will be criminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national- held at Nelson Grace Park on Friday, July 13, ity, religion, disability, or family status. EOE. Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15. Place your classified ad in WEP Site, Job Coach Manager As space is limited to 50 entries, please contact Mental health professional needed to provide Terri at the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union at The Sojourner’s Truth job site supervision to adults through Ohio Works 419/255-8876 for your application. 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Must be an excellent communicator and Call 419-244-3228 accurate in computer use. Send resume with cover PROGRAM MANAGER, CSP letter and salary expectations by 5/23/07 to Community Support Provider Career Connections, Unison Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Attn: Human Resources (WEP), Progressive behavioral health care organiza- Program Manager to provide 4334 Secor Rd., Toledo, OH 43623-4234, tion is seeking an energetic, dependable individual clinical and administrative supervision to a CSP or fax to 419-724-9425, eager to provide support to severely and persis- team. or e-mail to [email protected]. tently mentally ill adults and their families. Requires Bachelor’s degree in social work or mental health Qualified candidates must have leadership abil- related field and experience working with SPMI ity and creative problem EOE adult population. Preference given to licensed can- solving skills. Employer Liaison didate (Ohio LSW, PC). Duties include providing LPCC, LISW, or MSN is required, along with Seeking a high energy professional to be re- mental health services and crisis intervention, de- previous experience with sponsible for account management of Harbor Be- veloping treatment plans, coordinating treatment adults with serious mental illness. havioral Healthcare Career Connections employer/ with other providers, and providing linkage to com- Prior case management and supervisory expe- munity resources. Valid driver’s license, good consumer job matching database. Requires a mini- rience is preferred. mum of Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related driving record, and ability to perform therapeutic field, plus a minimum of 3 years experience in holds required. Must be proficient and accurate in marketing, sales, job development or employment computer use. Submit resume, with cover letter recruitment with proven track record. Must be and salary expectations, by 5/23/07, to proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word and Access database manage- Harbor Behavioral Healthcare (CSP), Human Resources - PROGRAM MANAGER/ ment. Must have valid driver’s license and be willing 4334 Secor Road, Toledo, OH 43623-4234 CSP to make sales calls and conduct account follow-up or fax to 419-479-3230 1425 Starr Avenue in community as necessitated. Duties include track- or e-mail to [email protected]. Toledo, OH 43605 ing all daily account management activity, measur- Fax 419.936.7574 ing and ensuring overall customer satisfaction and EOE. Email: [email protected] networking and coordinating potential employment EOE opportunities and appropriate job matches. Please FOR RENT submit cover letter with salary expectations and GREAT APARTMENTS & HOMES: Legal Notice resume by 5/23/07, to Career Connections, *4Bdrm Spacious Home, 2252 Whitney Attn: Human Resources (EL), *2Bdrm, Luxurious Apt Suites, 2018 Glenwood The Toledo Public Schools’ Board of Education 4334 Secor Road, Toledo, OH 43623-4234 *2Bdrm, Gorgeous Apts, 3327 Collingwood is seeking community input regarding an initiative or fax to 419-7479-3230 CALL NOW: 419-865-7787 to name/rename two new schools that are sched- or e-mail to [email protected]. uled to open for the 2007-08 school year. Job Coaches The first proposal deals with naming the new EOE. middle school being built at 430 Nebraska Avenue, Progressive behavioral health care organization Toledo, Ohio, 43602. The Board is considering Vocational Specialist is seeking energetic, dependable professionals to Seeking a competent mental health professional naming the school Samuel M. Jones Middle School provide job coaching services to assist clients to to provide psychosocial and vocational assess- in honor of Mr. Samuel M. Jones, former Toledo ments, and coordinate linkage between clients and independently perform their job duties. Two years mayor and businessman. employers. Requires Bachelor’s degree in mental teaching/training experience required. Bachelor’s The second proposal involves naming the new health related field plus 1 year vocational rehabilita- degree plus teaching/training experience preferred. elementary school that is being built on the site of tion experience; or Associate’s degree with 3 years Duties include analyzing jobs and work environ- the current Cherry Elementary School, 730 Spring vocational rehab experience; or 5 years experience Street, Toledo, Ohio, 43608. The Board is consid- ments, training clients to perform their job duties, ering naming the new school Rosa Parks Elemen- providing vocational rehab services to BVR, ODJFS and actively providing job development and Job funding sources. Preference given to licensed tary School in honor of civil rights leader Mrs. Rosa Seeking Skills Training services. Must be proficient candidate (Ohio LSW or PC). Duties include as- Parks. sessing client readiness for employment, identify- and accurate in computer use. Valid driver’s license, The Board of Education will accept public input ing client interests/skills, and evaluating worksite/ good driving record required. Send resume and one these issues through Friday, May 25, 2007. employee job match. Must be proficient and accu- salary expectations by 5/23/07 to Comments can be sent to the Board of Education rate in computer use. Send resume with cover Career Connections, Attn: Human Resources Office, Naming New Schools, Thurgood Marshall letter and salary expectations by 5/23/07 to Ca- Building, 420 E. Manhattan, Toledo, Ohio, 43608 (JC), or via email to [email protected]. A recom- reer Connections, Attn: Human Resources (VS), 4334 Secor Rd., Toledo, OH 43623-4234, 4334 Secor Rd., Toledo, OH 43623-4234, or fax mendation regarding the naming of the two afore- or fax to 419-479-3230 to 419-479-3230, or e-mail to mentioned schools is expected to be brought for- [email protected]. or e-mail to [email protected]. ward at the May 29, 2007 regular Board of Educa- EOE. EOE. tion meeting. Toledo’sToledo’s BestBest DressedDressed WomenWomenWomen
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