Volume 19, No.10“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” December 29, 2010 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth December 29, 2010 This Strikes Us … A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial For historians, the year 2010 may well prove to be the defining period of the Obama presidency – be it four years or eight. As a result of the sluggish economy, along with other problems such as the Gulf oil spill, President Obama and the Democratic Party took a huge hit during the mid-term elections, losing five seats in the Senate and more than 60 seats in the House. They also lost control of the lower chamber. However, in spite of that November debacle and the still pathetic year-end employment numbers, 2010, in the long run, may well be remembered as the year in which the Obama presidency left an indelible mark on the direction this country takes for the next several decades. The president’s successes began early in the year with the passage of the health care bill and the financial reform package. One cannot overstate the difficulty that the White House faced in getting the health care bill passed given the long history of health care reform failure (75 years), the lack of solidarity within the Democratic Party’s own ranks and the loss of the Massachusetts Senate seat long held by universal health care advocate Ted Kennedy. Even now Republicans are challenging the bill in the courts and threatening repeal since they will have a majority in the House come the new year. And while their chances of repeal are virtually non-existent, there are some opportunities in the courts in light of the conservative majority that sits on the U.S. Supreme Court. In fact, there had never been a ground-swell of support for the health care bill, before or after enactment, even among Obama’s own supporters. It is, after all, a compromise package in which very few find complete satisfaction. Adding to the wide-spread disgruntlement is the fact that many in the country, Obama’s close supporters among them, would wonder why the president would take on the task of health care passage when his hands were already so full with trying to repair the economy. Obama and his advisors wisely recognized that the window of opportunity to get something done on health care would close with the mid-term elections as they always do. Presidents lose congressional seats two years into their terms – always have, always will. So as the White House undertook its long, inexorable march to the November elections, the insurgent tea partiers convinced just enough voters that they needed to “take back their country” and turn back the tide of socialism as represented by ObamaCare and the president’s plan to force financial reforms upon wealthy Wall Streeters. Our favorite story of the mid-term elections took place in tiny McKee, KY, county seat of Jackson County with just over 9,000 registered voters. Folks in Jackson County – who gave Obama 14 percent of their vote in 2008 – were mad as hell about the way government were intruding in their lives and the “socialistic” programs that threatened to destroy the American way of life. They gave the Republicans about 87 percent of their vote this year. We should mention that McKee has a poverty rate of about 60 percent and about 75 percent of its residents are on some form of government assistance – welfare, food stamps, Social Security, Medicaid, etc. So many of these programs are by now so indelibly etched into lives that recipients have chosen to ignore they are in fact government programs rather than manna from above. But just when it seems as if the White House was on the verge of limping to a bathetic two-year close to a one-term presidency, the post election, lame duck congressional session brought about an Obama resurgence. In short order, Congress approved a tax plan extending tax cuts and unemployment benefits, a repeal of the military’s don’t ask, don’t tell policy and the new START treaty – the centerpiece of Obama’s foreign policy. The DADT – which prevents gays and lesbians from serving openly in the nation’s armed forces – repeal was the most startling turnabout for Obama who had promised during his presidential campaign that he would change this policy. The repeal seemed dead in the water when Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid attempted to attach it to a military spending bill. Then a second effort to present it as a stand-alone ordinance met with approval in both houses. Now as the year draws to a close, Obama seems to have mastered the ability to work with Republicans who themselves are now forced to help govern rather than merely act as obstructionists at every turn. Next up for the president and his congressional partners? Immigration reform and an attempt to get their arms around the complicated energy issues facing the country. After the various ways the White House has managed to get its agenda enacted in 2010 despite all the obstacles, one has to feel optimistic that the president will make some headway in dealing with both of these difficult policy issues in 2011. Unison Urges You To “Pass It On” Via Text: “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving!” Help buzzed driving prevention message go viral through peer to peer communication Special to The Truth

In an effort to get im- sage, “Buzzed Driving is ing. buzzed and/or drunk driver Hamme, Ph.D., chief clinical Save a Life – Send a paired drivers off the road Drunk Driving” to family and Buzzed and drunk driving this holiday season. “We officer for Unison. “Many Text: Buzzed Driving is during this holiday season, friends. Unison, in partner- poses threats to public know that the holiday season people just don’t realize how Drunk Driving! Unison Behavioral Health ship with the Mental Health safety, as evidenced by the can be one of the deadliest dangerous buzzed driving Enlisting the support of Group is urging NW Ohio & Recovery Services Board number of fatal crashes each and most dangerous times on really is. Increasing public local communities to text and SE Michigan mobile of Lucas County, is working year on our highways. In America’s roadways due to awareness can help save the “Buzzed Driving” pre- phone users to text the im- to increase awareness about Lucas County, one in three an increase in buzzed and lives.” vention message is a de portant prevention mes- impaired, or “buzzed” driv- drivers will be impacted by a drunk driving,” said Larry (Continued on Page 10) Community Calendar The Sojourner’s Truth December 31 Toledo’s Truthful African-American AKA Sorority New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball: Pinnacle; Dinner and cocktails; Owned and Operated Newspaper Fundraiser for scholarships and community service; 7 pm: 419-902-9884 or 419-392-4511 Beulah Baptist Church New Year’s Eve Service: 10:30 pm; Breakfast served Kevin McQueen Publisher Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor January 1 Becky McQueen Business Manager Happy New Year!! Brittany Jones Reporter January 2 Vickie Shurelds Reporter St. Paul AME Zion Homecoming Celebration: “There’s No Place Like Home:” 419-243- Sharon Guice Reporter 1065 James Fowler Reporter Artisha Lawson Reporter January 8 Jack Ford Political Columnist West Toledo Bereavement Ministry Monthly Meeting: 1430 W. Bancroft; 10 am: 567- Michael J. Hayes Entertainment Critic 249-7470 Jason L. Lee Sr. Layout Designer Jennifer Retholtz Webmaster January 11 Pamela Anderson Sales Representative Community Resource Fair: Hosted by Washington Local Schools; Whitmer Cafete- Kathy Sweeny Ad Creation ria; 4 to 7 pm; Allowing families to access community agencies in a one-stop-shop setting; Free to all Toledoans; Over 40 local agencies will be present: 419-473-8237 A Certified MBE, 2009 The Sojourner’s Truth, 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 January 22 Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 Warren AME 2011 Gospel Extravaganza: 4 pm; Calling all praise teams, choirs, praise dancers, vocalists, step teams. Drill and mime teams: 419-243-2237 [email protected] Toledo School for the Arts Open House: 10 am: 419-246-8732 ext 250 www.thetruthtoledo.com December 29, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 3 Did You Know About This….? By Lafe Tolliver, Esq. Guest Column ing family members. confined to a safe space go to the group home of a on the bed with her hands and waited for interven- The below, purloined and can not hurt someone mentally-ill person. concealed beneath her tion from a mental health test and the answers else. When I arrived, I was stomach chest area. agency? Sure, but why? would suggest that. For (3) if available, get told that a Linda Hicks I called out to her to Could I have simply reasons of brevity, I have those who know this per- was seemingly off of her show me her hands and closed the door and made only included the perti- son to assist in calming meds and had a pair of she either said “no” or sure that Linda Hicks did nent test questions and him or her down until pro- craft scissors in her she did not respond. not exit? Sure, but why? possible answers that fessional help arrives. hands. I called out again but About how much time partly resulted in Officer (4) disregard the stu- I got out of the squad the response was not what elapsed from the time I Chandler being honored pid safety manual and car. My heart was beat- I was looking for. At this arrived and Ol’ Faithful for her excellent marks- commence firing! ing like a runaway loco- time, I am getting jacked did her duty? About five manship on an older, men- motive. up and the juices are flow- minutes. Why the ques- tally ill person. QUESTION 38: When I was flushed with ex- ing. We go further into tion? you get a distress call re- citement. Who knows the bedroom and try to Would I do the same Even at great risk QUESTION 17: When garding a mentally-ill per- what was ahead. I went get this woman up but thing again? Probably not. to my personal safety and confronted by a person son, before you arrive at up to the house, knocked, she then starts to get up I would not have fired welfare and at the cost of who appears to be men- the site what should you went inside and was met on her own and steps to- four shots…maybe just possibly exposing my tally ill, what should your do as per paragraph 33.75 by someone in the house wards us. three shots. I must admit valuable secret sources response be: (1)(k) of the police safety who gave me the lowdown I thought I would ei- that I got a little carried inside the Toledo Police (1) wait for backup if manual: on what was happening. ther club her or tase her away with that fourth Department, I did obtain there is no immediate dan- (1) ask the caretaker I did not call for Res- but I resorted to Ol’ shot! the police test and scor- ger to others or myself. about the situation and ad- cue Crisis because I be- Faithful and pulled out Hey…! I hope these ing that resulted in the (2) call Rescue Crisis vise him or her to secure lieved that I could control my gun. answers don’t hurt my promotion of Officer for professional interven- the area. the situation without any I felt threatened by the chances for promotion to Diane Chandler to that of tion and assistance. (2) make sure that Res- help. craft scissors and before sergeant! a sergeant. (3) if at all possible con- cue Crisis is already in After all, what could I knew it, I heard four Yes, this is the same fine or subdue the person progress to the site. Rescue Crisis do that I loud explosive sounds. Contact Lafe Tolliver Diane Chandler who re- until assistance arrives. (3) check to make sure could not do? I asked I then realized that it at [email protected] sponded to a call at a (4) take off the gun that Ol’ Faithful is locked where was Linda Hicks was me who was firing group home and in within safety and commence fir- and loaded! and I was told that she into this woman! All four five minutes of wiping her ing at will…after all, they (4) proceed with cau- was in her bedroom with slugs hit their target and boots on the front door- are mentally ill. Don’t take tion since a mentally-ill the scissors. she dropped like a 100- mat, shot Linda Hicks a chance! person is not in control of My partner and I went pound bag of nuts. four times. their mental facilities. to the room and saw Linda Could I have simply Did I mention that QUESTION 27: If you Hicks lying calmly down closed the bedroom door within five minutes of en- have options other than ESSAY QUESTION tering the home, Officer the use of deadly force on NUMBER FIVE: Describe Chandler sent Linda Hicks a mentally ill person, what in detail an incident in into eternity? should you do according which you were called to Officer Chandler acted to paragraph 33.23(1)(a) a home of a mentally-ill as jury, judge and execu- of the police safety person and what hap- tioner in a situation that manual: pened. Remember to stay could have been handled (1) use a taser to stun within the confines of the in such a manner that and subdue. recommendations of the Linda Hicks would be (2) block and secure police safety manual in alive today celebrating a the exit of the mentally-ill regards to your answers: new year with her griev- person so that he or she is Answer: I got a call to Letter I’ve been gone since the late 60’s but Toledo is still home. I was glad to see Mrs. Griffin is back on the job. It appears she didn’t lose her fighting spirit for the years she was gone. I commend her and wish her many blessings in the future.

Nancy Frierson-Jameson Elk Grove, CA 95758 Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth December 29, 2010 Top Stories of 2010: Crime, Candidates, Cash Shortfalls By Fletcher Word Sojourner’s Truth Editor As we sit back at the ers turned down this latest tacked the budget deficit end of every year and con- request by a more than 15 facing the City of Toledo. template the good, the bad percent margin. He managed to bring a and the ugly of the past 12 Meanwhile the cuts took certain amount of calm months, we always reach place. and transparency to the the same conclusion. Teachers were dropped, task as he worked with, Whew, what a year that transportation was re- and against, the unions to was! When have we not duced, sports were sliced seek their help in closing said that? and Libbey High School the gap. Some went along There’s always an elec- was closed, all to the con- without a squabble, others, tion (this year’s national sternation of many who such as the police officers, midterms), a crisis or two had urged voters not to balked at every turn. (the Gulf oil spill), a war or pass the funding initiatives. Nevertheless, it got two, a scandal or two or At the end of the year, done. This year. It won’t three and some brutal, TPS is faced with a daunt- be getting any easier in the senseless crimes. ing challenge. The dollars future. This year was no ex- aren’t getting any easier to Then, of course, we had ception both nationally and find with a Republican gov- our local elections. locally. ernor about to take office, While the Republicans On the national level, Groundbreaking for a student population that is may have swept the nation the rise and fall … and rise Hollywood Casino fleeing for greener pas- and the rest of Ohio, of President Obama took tures and an economy that Democrats managed to center stage. The insur- is recovering at a snail’s salvage another strong gent Tea Party Movement, time. With only two years tance during the year. gin. pace. showing at the polls here in the Republican election to go on his current term of A new superintendent So with a new man at Welcome to Toledo, Dr. Lucas County. State Rep sweep and the passage of office, re-election would was hired. Jerome Pecko, the helm, the district tried Pecko! Barbara Sears was one of a health care bill all qualify seem to be unlikely. Ph.D., was the last candi- again in November with And what about local the few local Republicans for top stories of 2010. The Hollywood Casino date standing after at least an additional levy request. politics? to gain a victory. On the local level, poli- is coming to town – the one withdrew his name This vote was closer, un- First we have the Mayor Perhaps the most inter- tics and education domi- first casino in Ohio. because of what he per- fortunately the game was Mike Bell story. esting race was that in- nated our headlines along “There are those wa- ceived to be a dysfunc- neither horseshoes nor Bell took office in Janu- volving U.S. Congress- with a crime or two, a ca- tershed moments that tional board of education. hand grenades. The vot- ary and immediately at- (Continued on Page 5) sino and a trial. change the landscape of a Over the last year or so, he Let’s start with the trial. community – this is one of certainly was not the only Lucas County Sheriff those moments,” said Jerry observer to come away James Telb, along with a Anderson, WTOL-11 with that perception. key associate Capt Robert news anchor on August 12 Pecko took over in Au- McBroom, were acquitted as he opened the gust after having served in a federal court in De- groundbreaking ceremony as superintendent of the cember of plotting to cover for the Hollywood Casino Barberton City Schools up a crime in the death of Toledo. and the Summit County an inmate in 2004. The We’ll see just how much Springfield Local School death was a result of a the landscape changes district – both in the Akron sleeper hold applied by re- shortly. The construction area. tired Sgt. John Gray, who phase brings in over 2,000 Pecko’s first charge – was convicted of one count jobs during a two-year pe- get a levy passed. His sec- of violating the civil rights riod and the casino will be ond – make the recent cuts of the inmate and two adding 1,200 permanent in TPS services work. counts of writing false re- jobs to the local economy As to the levy issue, ports. starting in 2012. TPS had tried to get an Telb, a law enforce- Then, of course, we income tax measure ment official for about a have the Toledo Public passed on the May 4 pri- half a century, has led the Schools. One great big mary ballot. That request Sheriff’s Department for story … or four or five was denied by voters by a Mayor Mike Bell introduces Rep. Edna about half that length of smaller ones, all of impor- more than 27 percent mar- Brown at fundraiser December 29, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5 Top Stories of 2010 (Continued from Page 4) woman Marcy Kaptur and her Republican challenger, businessman Rich Iott, a Tea Party favorite. Iott really never had a chance against Kaptur, who has been serving in Congress since 1983, but he certainly didn’t have to self-destruct in such a manner. Nazi re- enactments, denying sup- port for the landmark 1964 Civil Rights Act, touting his credential as a jobs cre- ator while hoping voters would have forgotten about the Food Town debacle that resulted in the loss of 5,000 jobs. The worst cam- paign of the year by a big TPS Superintendant spender. Jerome Pecko The race that generated

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Carol Contrada Step into the New Year at the Ramada Hotel Friday, December 31, 2010 little excitement prior to McNamara. point margin. Election Day, primarily McNamara would have Then she goes after Re- because of the good will appeared to be the odds on publican City Councilman extended by both candi- favorite. He had the Tom Waniewski in the gen- dates, caught fire after- money, he had won a city- eral election and her cam- wards and is still creating a wide race on several oc- paign – the little engine buzz. casions, he had served as that could and did – tops It looked for a moment president of City Council, him by 20 points! as if Toledo City Council- garnering all kinds of free After all the excitement man George Sarantou, a publicity. And he had the of 2010, it’s hard to see RAMADA Republican, had won his money – did we mention how 2011 can do any bet- 3536 Secor Road Toledo, Ohio 43606 race for Lucas County that? ter from a news perspec- Commissioner against But here comes Edna tive. But well give it a try in Democrat Carol Contrada, Brown, with a low-key, 12 months. a Sylvania Township grass roots campaign and Next year – same time, $189.00 + tax Package Per Couple Includes: trustee. But then the ab- routed McNamara by a 12 same place. OOvernight Accommodations sentee ballots arrived and Contrada, at this point, has (2 pm late check out) the edge by 191 votes. ODinner Buffet for Two Court battles to follow. Stay O tuned. 10 Drink Coupons The local candidate of OChampagne Toast at Midnight the year, however, is State ODJ Featuring Step Dancing Rep. Edna Brown, soon to be State Senator Edna ONew Year’s Day Breakfast Buffet Brown. Against all odds, she won her Democratic pri- g For reservations, g mary in May beating To- Please contact Ramada Hotel at 419.535.7070 ledo City Councilman Joe Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth December 29, 2010 TPS Foundation Announces 11th Round of Grants, New Named Scholarships Special to The Truth The Toledo Public doctorates in sociology, Schools Foundation En- ber” Hill Memorial Schol- Huntington Bank Col- The scholarship is in Schools Foundation, estab- music, and science. dowment, which is managed arship for a Vocational lege Scholarship for a TPS honor of Shirley M. Sebree, lished in 1999 to enhance FirstMerit Bank Wealth by FirstMerit Bank Wealth Trade - $2,000 Minority - $1,000 Ph.D., author, musician, and teaching and learning in the Management Services Fi- Management Services. The scholarship is in Medco Health Solutions, retired 30-year TPS educa- leading urban school dis- nance Scholarship - $1,000 Health Management So- memory of Racole “Cocoa Inc., Pharmacy Scholarship tor. trict in Ohio, expects to The Fund has been es- lutions Scholarship - Da Barber” Hill (Scott H.S. - $1,000 Clarence R. Smith, Jr., award up to $117,250 in its tablished in conjunction $1,000 ’86), who died September 7, Shirley M. Sebree Schol- and Patricia A. Smith 11th round of grants this with the Toledo Public Racole “Cocoa Da Bar- 2010. arship - $1,000 Scholarship - $1,000 spring, announced Susan K. The scholarship is in Zurawski, executive direc- honor of Clarence R. Smith, tor of the Toledo Public Jr., (Scott H.S. ’66), long- Schools Foundation. time TPS teacher and ad- “This year, we have 11 ministrator who devoted his new named scholarships 45-plus-year career encour- that have been established aging and nurturing the by alumni and friends of the love of music in others. district and the Foundation Solutions for Docu- for our students,” said ments, Xerox, Technology Zurawski. Scholarship - $1,000 Newly Named Scholar- Isaiah Thomas Scholar- ships ship - $1,000 The scholarship is in Dr. Robert Brundage memory of seven-year-old Memorial/Scott High Isaiah Thomas, who died School Alumni Assoc. June 3, 2006. Scholarship - $1,000 TPS Superintendent’s The scholarship is in Scholarship - $1,000 memory of Toledo resident, The Fund has been es- activist, musician, educa- tablished by current TPS Su- tor, and Scott alumnus (’60) perintendent Dr. Jerome Robert Brundage, a true hu- Pecko for a TPS minority stu- manitarian who died July 7, dent who will pursue a teach- 2009. Clarence R. Smith DR SHIRLEY SEBREE ing career in K-12 public Brundage had earned (Continued on Page 9) December 29, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7

Scholarships Edna Brown to Take Oath (Continued from Page 8) schools. are available in all principal Zurawski, executive direc- Toledo Public Schools offices and with all guid- tor of the Toledo Public of Office teachers, students, ance counselors in the dis- Schools Foundation, at Sojourner’s Truth Staff schools, and organizations trict and on the 419.535.6568 or are invited to apply for funds Foundation’s website, [email protected]. State Rep. Edna by the deadline of 1:00 p.m. www.tpsfoundation.org, or Brown will be officially on Wednesday, March 2, by contacting Susan K. moving to the State Sen- 2011. Grants generally will ate on Monday January 3 be made in the amount of ISAIAH THOMAS when she takes the oath $500 or $1,000. Awards will be announced in the spring of office during two cer- at Salute to Scholars event. emonies in the Ohio State- Funding of selected projects house in Columbus. will be released for use at From 10 a.m. to 11:30 the start of the a.m., she will participate 2011-2012 school year. in a private swearing-in in “I am very pleased to an- the North Hearing Room. nounce that we are accept- A photographer will be th ing our 11 round of grant provided by the Senate. applications for funding of Then the Senate will proposals that advance the educational mission of the host a buffet luncheon for Toledo Public Schools,” members and their guests said in the Statehouse Atrium Deborah A. Barnett, starting at 11:30 a.m. president of the Toledo Afterwards, there will Public Schools Foundation. be a public swearing-in “This has been made pos- ceremony in the Senate sible because of generous Chamber. As a newly support from individuals, elected member, Brown businesses, community or- will take her oath of of- ganizations, and founda- tions that are committed to fice individually; incum- working with the district to bent members will take foster excellence.” their in groups of three or four. Scholarship applications The Sojourner’s Truth 2 , 2010 Album Review Last Train to Paris Diddy & Dirty Money By Michael Hayes Minister of Culture

Puffy Combs. nearly every song exploring “Yeah, Yeah, You ements, “I Hate That You A bit busy at times, and Over a year ago news an element of a short-lived Would” opens up with Love Me” makes it clear this maybe only two or three for- made its way through the but intense relationship or Danjahands offering what is is an international project. gettable tracks this album is industry that Diddy was at least infatuation. You may probably light years ahead Going back and forth from probably one of the highest forming a group. miss it if you’re not paying of anything he’s ever done. glittering techno one minute quality projects ever to have You felt like it was a bad attention. Sounds that make you to almost soulful the next Sean Combs’ name attached move, like he was ruining Even the club songs are a feel like you have super pow- minute, it’s clear that every to it. Dawn’s career to save his tale of the mind-state in which ers, but still so effortlessly production on this project is R. Kelly’s “Love Letters” own. I admit, I had doubts both sides of this love affair musical. Make sure you lis- much more than loops. sold more units with not even too…not about intent about find themselves. ten to the bridge. The musicality on this al- a fourth of the promotion if it would work. And the concept of this bum is a living, breathing when both projects came out After many delays, way THE MUSICAL song… the thought that if experiment in sound that last week.. so maybe you too many singles and more CONCEPT: you gave someone a chance changes and morphs all the guys will win after all in your promo than most record buy- One thing I do not like who would love you so much while creating unforgettable hater fest. ers ever need here you are about this album is all the ... so deeply that it just might moods. But like it or not, I think You hate Diddy. hoping it fails. featured guests. be too much for you to “Hate You Now,” “Yes- this dude is ahead of us. You’re not sure why, but It’s hard to get an idea of handle. terday,” “Shades” and “Your Even when it comes to you’re sure you do. But enough about you. what a new group sounds Dirty Money have found Love” are some of the best Dawn. Any move he makes like when there are so many their sound on this song, produced pieces of music Why throw her right out you’re pretty much against THE EMOTIONAL other collaborations that it and it all comes together I’ve heard outside of Kanye there immediately after the it. CONCEPT: smothers the idea of the col- beautifully. Euro, dance-in- in years. drama of Danity Kane? You respect his business Last Train To Paris is NOT lective. spired futuristic hip-hop that Last Train To Paris is truly You think he’s setting her sense, even though you a hip-hop album. But I give props to Diddy has harmony, melody and a roller coaster ride, with its up to fail, I think he just might don’t know any particulars A love found then es- for not crowding the project. lyrics on par with the best of lowest lows being the com- be giving her a larger step- of any of the deals he’s made. tranged and put to the test Dawn and Kaleena get today’s music yet a concept pletely out of place “Angels” ping stone for her own You like Sean John … a as one side tries to prove plenty of time, and Diddy that brings artistry back to feat. Rick Ross and B.I.G. project. little. itself to the other. Hopping makes his presence known pop music. When Dirty Money was This album is the only You think he and Bad Boy through Europe in one effort when needed. The idea of Lyrics from the second conceptualized as an auto- place you’ll hear Lil Wayne fell off after Biggie died. after another to withstand offering both male/female verse: tuned Bad Boy answer to spittin’ poetry and Justin Even though sales figures, the trials of a frenetic affair, perspectives through char- “I can’t take the blame Kanye’s 808s & Heartbreaks, Timberlake rapping on the charts, airplay and historical it keeps true to its title. acters in this plot is mostly alone, love wouldn’t be free “Angels” and the accompa- same track. proof to the contrary stand Imagine you had one last on point with only a few mis- to roam. nying video gave me chills. I Far more musical than between your error-laden chance, needing to hop that steps. We would be prisoners of loved it, but then they added you’d expect and truly in a opinion and actual fact, you train from London to Paris to From a production stand the sheets, baby, I’d be your Rozay on a remix and it got lane of its own, cling to the comfort of the work it out. This album is point, this album is mesmer- capture.” further from the core con- Diddy-Dirty Money’s norm: hating all things Sean emotional in content with izing. It’s as perfect a song as cept of the album and just Last Train To Paris gets a can be found on any project seemed pointless. true grade of B-. from 2010. (oh, yeah ... wait to you The next song keeps up OVERALL hear “Strobe Lights”) the pace but switches the I’m not feeling the smoth- Thanks for reading, vibe entirely. ering cameos and the missed peace. From sweeping digital opportunity to truly create synths to natural pianos and an identity for the group and Email or FB search: more organic percussive el- sound, but I like this album. [email protected] 2 , 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Book Review Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters by Barack Obama, illustrated by Loren Long c.2010, Knopf $17.99 / $19.99 Canada 40 pages By Terri Schlichenmeyer The Truth Contributor As you grow up, your First of all, they want see you when you walk that you’re loved very Then your grandparents people and their unique parents and grandparents you to remember that into a room. They hope much. want you to be like a talents are already a part have many good ideas for you’re a wonderful kid you know that they’re But as you’ll see in the woman named Maya Lin, of you. It’s true, because you. and that they’re happy to really proud of you and new book Of Thee I Sing: who created the Vietnam you are the future. A Letter to My Daughters Veteran’s Memorial so While Of Thee I Sing: by Barack Obama, illus- that we all can remember A Letter to My Daughters trated by Loren Long, soldiers in war. She cre- simply oozes with en- they also have lots of big- ated the Civil Rights me- couragement; and while ger ideas for you, too. morial, too, so we can author and President Are you a creative kid? recognize those who gave Barack Obama has writ- Then your parents and their lives for equality – ten a love letter not only grandparents want you to like Martin Luther King to Malia and Sasha, but to use your talents wisely, Jr., who never gave up. all children; and while I like Georgia O’Keeffe. The courage to never give really enjoyed this book, She was an artist who up is another idea your only part of my enjoy- moved to the desert so grandparents have for ment was for the words it she could paint pictures you. contains. of small, simple things. Do you like to inspire Yes, Obama’s story is If you’re smart – and others? Then they want one that children will want you know you are – your you to be like a man named to hear repeatedly, but the parents want you to be Cesar Chavez who in- appeal for me (and, I sus- like Albert Einstein, who spired farmworkers to pect, anyone under age changed the world with stand up for their rights. five) is the artwork. his ideas about energy and Or you could be like Helen Award-winning illustrator light. Keller, who inspired Loren Long paints life into When you’re brave, people to listen to one an- Obama’s words, and they want you to remem- other; Jane Addams, who though parents will cher- ber Jackie Robinson, who worked with the poor and ish the text, kids will love opened doors and showed inspired kindness; or “reading” the pictures. everyone that dreams re- Abraham Lincoln, who Of course you have ally can happen. Billie Holi- inspired cooperation. dreams for your kids. Of day did that, too, only she Your parents and Thee I Sing: A Letter to did it with songs of “sad- grandparents want you to My Daughters will reveal ness and joy.” grow up to be someone a few. For you and your Do you know how to great, and that’s going to child, having this book on honor others’ sacrifices? be easy because all these your shelf is a good idea. Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth December 29, 2010 Buzzed Driving (Continued from Page 2) liberate strategy bor- of teen texters say they tion after drinking or us- crashes in 2009 ers killed who were alco- rowed from the Ad Coun- are more likely to use their ing drugs. Many people What You Need to 97 people died in alco- hol-impaired occurred at cil and the National High- cell phones to text their use the term to describe Know: hol impaired driving night way Transportation friends than talk to them a condition that they see Four people aged 16- crashes over the Christ- Learn more about the Safety Administration’s by cell phone. as being less than intoxi- 21 die every day from mas holiday last year dangers of buzzed driv- (NHTSA) national Most teens and young cated after drinking or drunk driving 187 people died last ing by visiting the Unison “Buzzed Driving is Drunk adults don’t understand using drugs. The reality 75% of all alcohol im- year during the New website at Driving” campaign. the risks of impaired driv- is that it impairs judgment paired drivers in crashes Year’s holiday period in www.unisonbhg.org or Texting has become the ing. By driving home the and buzzed driving is im- were males alcohol-impaired driving the Ad Council and preferred method of com- message that buzzed or paired driving. Impaired 10,839 people were crashes NHTSA’s Buzzed Driv- munication among teens impaired driving is the driving remains one of killed in drunk driving In 2009, 76% of driv- ing site. and young adults—two of same as drunk driving, America’s deadliest so- the groups most at risk Unison and the Mental cial problems. for impaired driving. Ac- Health & Recovery Ser- Many teens and young cording to the Pew vices Board of Lucas adults don’t understand Internet and American County hope to help save this. To help clarify the Life Project, cell phones lives this holiday season. risks and dangers of im- are the most popular mo- How can you help? Text paired driving, Unison has bile technology among the buzzed driving pre- created several landing young adults. 81 percent vention message to your pages with specific in- own their own cell phone family and friends—to- formation, charts, videos and 43 percent of young day! and hotlinks to additional adult cell phone owners resources. The goal is to own a smart phone with What Does “Buzzed” spread this information as Internet accessibility. Mean? widely as possible across Seventy-two percent of “Buzzed” is a popular NW Ohio and SE Michi- all teens are text- term used to describe a gan to help save lives dur- messagers and two-thirds feeling of slight intoxica- ing this holiday season.

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Special Notice The University of Toledo Elementary and Middle School Posi- RE: Examinations for Journeyman tions (Various) Wireman Job 5222 Clinical Counselor, Counsel- Star Academy of Toledo Applications for the Journeyman Inside Wireman ing Center: Star Academy of Toledo is looking for one K-8, test will be accepted January 10-14, 2011 at the Addtl.10 month position available. Previous appli- Physical Education and one K-3 Title 1 Teacher. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local cants do not need to reapply. Salary Range $46,000 Applicants need to have current Ohio licensure must 8, 807 Lime City Road, Rossford, Ohio between 9:00 - $58,000. For more information and to apply please be highly motivated, passionate, team oriented and a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The qualifications to be eligible for visit https://jobs.utoledo.edu. Application deadline is have a genuine desire to work with young people from this examination are: Wednesday, December 29, 2010. UT is an EEO, AA an urban community. We are an equal opportunity Employer and Educator employer and individuals from underrepresented mi- 1. Must be 18 years of age or over. nority groups are encouraged to apply. Applicants 2. Must live in the jurisdiction of Local 8 for one should send letter of interest, resume’, copy of year prior to application. Elementary School Title I Tutors license, transcripts, references. All information should 3. Must have proof of 4 years employment in the be sent to 1850 Airport Hwy 43609 to the attention of (2-8) Gaye Dobson, Principal. commercial/industrial electrical construction indus- Star Academy is looking for quality tutors (prima- try rily 2nd to 5th) who are creative with their craft. Applicants need to have a current Ohio License, must be creative, passionate, motivated and team oriented. For Rent For Rent We are an equal opportunity employer and individuals I Bedroom Apartment – $400/$400 Looking for retirees or senior citizens to rent a from underrepresented minority groups are encour- Nice – lights, heat, carpet newly renovated two-bedroom house with new secu- aged to apply. Please send or bring a letter of interest, Appliances included rity system, new energy efficient furnace and new resume and copy of license, transcripts and refer- 2324 Putnam laundry room. ences to the attention of Gaye Dobson, Principal Star Call 419-389-0780 Please call Demetria at Aisha’s Housing – 419- Academy of Toledo 1850 Airport Hwy Toledo, Ohio 514-4011 43609. Doves Manor Apartments Seniors 62+ and better! Wanted to Buy:“Diabetes Supplies“ One Bedroom Apartments NORTHGATE APARTMENTS Earn up to $12 per box of 100 test strips“Must Now Accepting Applications 610 STICKNEY AVENUE expire after Aug. 2011. Leave labels on boxes.“We Rent based on income, utilities included. Newer Now Accepting Applications remove and shred.“Call 419-740-7162 and leave mes- building has secure entry, laundry, extra storage, Mature Adult Community for Persons 55 and sage.“ central air conditioning, wellness clinics, fitness cen- Older. Rent Based on Income. Heat, Appliances, ter and MORE!! Drapes, Carpeting Included. ASK ABOUT OUR Call for an appointment and more details. Applica- MOVE-IN SPECIAL. Call (419) 729-7118 for details. www.thetruthtoledo.com tions are now being accepted with the possibility of immediate move-in 419-389-9999 Appointments only EQUAL HOUS- ING OPPORTU- NITY/EQUAL For Rent ANGELA STEWARD OPPORTUNITY 3 bedroom EMPLOYER 1015 Norwood FITNESS MOTIVATOR $600 month Pay own utilities (419) 699-9399 419-261-2397 @ STUDIO FITNESS 1413 Bernath Parkway (off Airport Hwy) Legal Notice

In accordance with Ohio Administrative Code Section 5101:2-25-03 (C) & (D), Lucas County Department of Job & Family Services will hold a public hearing prior to the submission of the County’s Final Social Service Plan to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services for incorporation in the Comprehensive Social Services Plan for the State of Ohio.

PURPOSE: 1. To highlight pertinent data and information regarding identified social services problems, needs, resources, and gaps in service along with recommen- dations to the proposed two-year county plan. 2. To elicit public comment, suggestions, and recommendations relative to the County’s proposed Social Service Plan. FABULOUSLY FIT is a fitness program designed

DATE: January 13, 2011 for WOMEN OF ALL FITNESS LEVELS AND TIME: 3pm-5:30pm AGES! LOCATION: Lucas County Department of Job & Family Services, 3210 Monroe Street, Toledo Room on the 4th floor. Individuals wanting to provide verbal testimony EXERCISE to the latest R&B, hip hop and old school at the hearing should register either by email or phone with Lucas County music Department of Job & Family Services before 4pm on January 11, 2011 to assure that a time slot will be available. You must provide the name(s) of the presenter(s), (CARDIO DANCE, KICKBOXING, TURBOKICK, ZUMBA, PI-YO, a brief description of the issue, phone number(s) and email address(es). Individuals AND BODY SCULPTING) and organizations must submit written copies of their comments at the hearing. At the time of the hearing, individuals providing testimony will be asked to identify ALL CLASSES $5.00 – PAY AS YOU ATTEND! themselves and who they represent. Written statements of funding recommenda- tions will be accepted from those who choose not to present a verbal testimony until EVERY WED @ 6pm, SAT @ 9am & SUN @ 5:30pm on January 13, 2011. These statements should be submitted to Lucas County Department of Job & Family Services, Attention: Associate Director of 5pm Client Services, 3210 Monroe St., Toledo, OH 43606 or via email to the address below. AND REGISTRATION CONTACT: Attention: Associate Director of Client Services SASSY SENIORS CLASS Email: [email protected] – EVERY MONDAY @ 3 Phone: 419-213-8809 December 29, 2010 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 12 Dunkin 4 Donations Does It Again By Monique Ward Special to The Truth Photo Credit: RM Imagery The 2nd Annual Dunkin 4 Donations tournament took place Sunday, December 19 at Owens Community Col- lege. The game started at 6 p.m. with a kids tournament and another one for the women. By 7 p.m. the gym was packed to capacity with fans of the competing teams. R&B celebrity and Toledo native Jay Rush sang a soul- ful rendition of the national anthem before the start of the main event. Teams ATL, Green Team, Top Knotch, Hustle Hand, Money Hun- gry, U.G.E., Ollie Nicole & Swagga Boyz went head to head the rest of the night for a shot at the D4D trophy. ATL and Top Knotch made it to the finals and ATL took the crown as the winning team this year. The majority of the proceeds from the tour- nament went to purchase Christmas presents for the children of Family House Shelter in Toledo. The rest of the funds were utilized to help a local family, whose house recently burned down, pur- chase presents for their children.The event was spon-

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