Volume 14, No.03“And Ye Shall Know The Truth...” May 21, 2008
University of Toledo vs. Crystal Dixon
In This Issue Dixon vs. UT Salute to Scholars Real Estate Ideas Valerie Page 4 Page 7-8 Page 13 Vaughan The Truth Editorial Page 16 Page 2 Teacher’s Pay Raise June Art Exhibit BlackMarketPlace Page 5 Page 9 Page 14 My View Tha Hook Up Page 3 Clarence Terry Page 11 Classifieds Page 6 Page 15 Page 2 The Sojourner’s Truth May 21, 2008 This Strikes Us … Community Calendar A Sojourner’s Truth Editorial May 21-23 In less than a week the Toledo Board of Education will have an opportunity to approve First Missionary Baptist Church Annual Revival: Supt. Johnny Mack Hobbs Jr. of a fact finder’s report recommending that the Toledo Public Schools’ administration make Greater St. John C.O.G.I.C; 7 pm each night its teachers whole by doling out the back pay agreed upon in the last contract. That makes a lot of sense to us. May 22 We recognize the fact that this school district is strapped for funds, just as is just about Public Board Meeting: Board of Community Relations; 5:30 pm; Point Place Branch every school district these days. But two factors should make this an easy call. Pub. Library: 419-259-5390 First, an agreement has been in place for years on the anticipated pay raise for the Scott HS Alumni Association: Community engagement session re: Scott’s future; teachers of this school district. It has been agreed upon by both parties. Robinson Middle School; 6 pm: 419-902-6526 Second, the current pay rate for Toledo teachers is the lowest of any Lucas County school district. In fact, it was the lowest during the 2006-2007 school year and those Toledo May 23 district salaries have remained frozen in the time since. At some point the school board has to recognize that there is really no choice but to stay Ella P. Stewart Academy Sixth Grade Recognition Program: 130 pm: 419-671-5360 as competitive as possible and establish a compensation package that will keep highly City-wide Appreciation Service for Apostle Henry Brownlee: Friendship Baptist; 7 qualified teachers entering the school district and, more importantly, staying in the school pm district. Retention, in fact, is the chief challenge for TPS in the future because while the starting May 23-24 salaries are competitive with other districts generally, the increases that veteran teachers State of Emergency Showcase: “Inspirational Music Movement;” Auditioning accrue leaves Toledo teachers well behind in the pack. singers, rappers, bands, poets and comedians; 2 to 6 pm; 316 N. Michigan, Ste 707: 419- There have been reports over the last several years indicating that teachers are highly 213-1077 compensated compared to other white-collar workers … that the traditional concept that this profession is grossly underpaid low does not necessarily apply these days. May 24 We take issue with the implications of such analysis. We also take issue with the way Performing Arts Workshop: Youth Theater Project; Grads K-12; Show your talent; the Bureau of Labor Statistics compiled their figures which led to some really skewed analyses, but that is a discussion for another day. Sanger Branch Library; 10 am to 1 pm The fact is, we have a demand for teachers and a short supply of really good ones. That Scott HS Alumni Association: Community engagement session re Scott’s future; is really the important issue. If we want to increase the supply, we need to increase the First Church of God; 2 pm: 419-902-6526 compensation. That’s Econ 101 … basic Adam Smith stuff. Market rate is the market rate. Citywide Christian Trustee Association: James B. Simmons Bldg; 10 am: 419-380- We trust that the school board will approve the fact finder’s report including the 9477 recommendations for future teacher pay raises. The Debutante Cotillion: Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club annual Cotillion; Stranahan; 8 pm * * * * * May 25 The general election for the presidential election got off to an early start this past 7th Pastoral Anniversary: True Vine MBC’s Pastor Melvin Barnes and First Lady weekend as President George Bush entered the fray and appeared to accuse Senator Barack Obama, or perhaps all Democrats, of being “appeasers.” During a time of war, such an Jeanette Barnes; Theme: “The Test Has Been Completed; Go Forth in the Name of the accusation is eerily similar to the old “fellow traveler” jibes that were tossed around in the Lord;” 4 pm; Guests Bishop Duane Tisdale and Friendship Baptist: 419-241-4717 or 419- 1950’s and early 1960’s. 215-2632 Bush, and the presumptive Republican nominee Senator John McCain, have accused 56th Annual Women’s Day Services: Ebenezer MBC; 11 am and 4 pm; “To Be Found Obama of being an appeaser because he has stated that he would speak with the heads of Worth of God’s Calling;” Speakers First Lady Rosie Jordan and Natalie Caldwell: 419- state of rogue nations without pre-conditions. This would be the wrong way of conducting 242-2581 foreign policy, said Bush, who, of course, has intimate knowledge of the best way to conduct foreign policy. May 29 McCain, on the other hand, the only candidate who has advocated opening talks with Scott HS Alumni Association: Community engagement session re Scott’s future; the terrorist group Hamas, has taken Obama to task because a Hamas leader has said that Nathan Hale; 6 pm: 419-902-6526 his group could work with Obama. It is frequently said that history has a habit of repeating itself. We have said before in this column that that is not necessarily so. It only seems so to those who are unaware of June 1 the historical details. Pre-Pastor Anniversary Musical: 6 pm; St. Paul AMA Zion; Univ of Akron Gospel In this particular debate over appeasement, Bush has dredged up the infamous name Choir; 5 pm speaker, Bishop Duane Tisdale: 419-243-1065 of Neville Chamberlain, the British prime minister who preceded Winston Churchill in office. Chamberlain, to his everlasting discredit, went to Hitler on several occasions to preserve June 2 the peace and ultimately gave the German dictator the Sudetenland – a portion of High School Graduation Celebration: M.T.A.N. a non-profit organization; 8 pm to Czechoslovakia where thousand of ethnic Germans had been living for hundreds of years. midnight; Erie Street Market; DJ Keith Success: 419-381-3376 But it should be noted that Chamberlain, as history was written and re-written in the years following World War II was never in those early years vilified for negotiating with June 6 Hitler. He was vilified for what happened during those negotiations and the impact his Fish Fry at All Saints’ Episcopal Church; 10 am to 7 pm: 419-866-1528 disastrous deal had on the face of Europe. These days Obama’s critics seem to have the issues a bit confused as they attack him – even Senator Hillary Clinton took up this cry a few months ago – for stating that he would June 7 open up the diplomatic process and get involved on the presidential level as soon as Women Blessing Women Springs Blessings Fashion Show Luncheon: Franciscan possible. Center; 11:30 am: 419-241-9789 The fact is that people are just playing politics with all of these accusations. And given the way Democrats have suffered in the past by failing to respond swiftly to such attacks June 9-13 – remember Michael Dukakis and the Willie Horton matter or John Kerry and the Swiftboat Vacation bible School: Friendship Baptist Church; Sonworld Adventure Park; 5:45 affair? – Obama and the Dems are not inclined to take such onslaughts without responding to 8 pm: 419-531-3242 immediately and in kind. Expect a lot of fireworks over the next five and a half months. The Sojourner’s Truth Toledo’s Truthful African-American The Sojourner’s Truth Owned and Operated Newspaper Kevin McQueen Publisher Fletcher Word Publisher and Editor 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Becky McQueen Business Manager Phone 419-243-0007 • Fax 419-255-7700 Alan Abrams Reporter Geneva J. Chapman Reporter Published weekly on Wednesday Tamir A. 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Columnist ` tended. Boyer is now a Colum- have to take out loans to repay throughout the Midwest. He dent Union and hearing people my inaugural party at The Uni- bus City Councilman and is the so-called pay day loans knew that every successful call out “Hi, Mr. Terry.” And versity of Toledo in 2002 … an racking up political power to which can reach a whopping BGSU minority student would the “Mr. Terry” was empha- enormous amount of money. run for mayor of the city one of 36 percent interest rate. And, end up as the next doctor, sized as a sign of respect. I We had a good laugh mimick- these days. some of the same lobbyists teacher or lawyer in the com- remember one day when we ing Ardenia and Deb. Day is a lobbyist for the who fought against reform of munity. ate lunch together and I told The impact of Clarence Success Group. Both were predatory lending have lined The students at BGSU Clarence the story of how much Terry, Jr. will be long lasting. busy as bees working the room. up again to get paid so working Representative Brown had people can continue to get recommended me to receive rooked. I hope area represen- the first ever C.J. McClin Jr. tatives hold together and vote If You Start Divine … End Award for pacesetting public to curb high rates in pay day service. When you consider loans. all the previous black legisla- Congrats to the newest Divine At the outset, let it be crys- speaker must trust themselves And, you are willing to suf- tors, including the likes of Carl black officer at the round table tal (sorry for the pun) clear that to the hands of God for contin- fer the consequences. Stokes, George Washington of Toledo City Council. Detec- I support Crystal ued divine intervention and When Ms. Dixon indicated The statewide Democrats Williams, Ben Espy, Bill tive Harold Mosley broke new Dixon regarding her belief protection so as to allow the that she was an employee of have purged themselves of Mallory, Bill Bowers, etc., it’s ground by being elected as the that the homosexual commu- divine mandate to have it full the university and/or spoke Marc Dann. The damage done hard for me to easily accept first African-American Ser- nity has no standing, moral or and complete effect. while she held her current ad- for 2008 will be minimal but we being the first winner. geant-at-Arms for City Coun- otherwise, to place their Speaking under a divine ministrative position, her free- shall hear plenty of Marc Dann Theywere all much better pols cil. Mosley is a veteran police struggle on par with the civil mandate and then consider- dom of speech was impliedly in 2009 and 2010. If I was still in than I was. officer who served a stint as rights agenda of people of ing making a run to the court curtailed since freedom of the Ohio House, I hope I would I just managed to be the first my security officer when I was color. house if your divine utterance speech is not without param- have demonstrated the cour- black leader of a House Cau- mayor. He will do an excellent One is an inherent incident is not well received dilutes the eters. age that two of our reps, Peter cus in Ohio history so my name job in this new position. of birth that has led to racial full force and effect of the man- The example is that you are Ujvagi and Edna Brown, stands out for that reason but Look for Angelita Cruz apartheid in America date. not free to yell “FIRE!” in a showed. They both voted I was no Stokes or Bowers. Bridges to make a bid for To- and the other is an elective If God tells a person to speak crowded movie theatre and be against impeachment. These Nevertheless, my wife and ledo Municipal Court. If a va- lifestyle choice that I believe His word, the speaker, with free from the attending reper- two reps are tough cookies. children were there and I deeply cancy comes open as expected, can be “re-chosen.” fear and trembling, speaks that cussions. A group of us visited Co- thank Rep. Brown for recom- Cruz Bridges will run as a Demo- However, people of color word and adds no more to it Universities (or any em- lumbus last week for the re- mending me. Thank tou, Edna. crat with the blessing of her and people who choose a gay/ and that includes an escape ployment environ) are not bas- scheduled African-American You have been a good friend. boss, Lucas County Auditor lesbian lifestyle both are en- tions of free speech for any legislators’ homecoming day. You also have the same name, Anita Lopez. titled to fairness and freedom Lafe Tolliver and all employees regardless Some 600 folks assembled at by the way, as my mother. Clarence Terry, Jr. passed from discrimination in employ- of their religious beliefs. If my the Renaissance Hotel for a The pay day loan industry away last week. Terry was the ment, housing and medical care. religious beliefs permit me to luncheon on May 13. It was a is putting on a full court press director of Multicultural Re- I simply stop at the fork in overthrow what I contend is a free event so it was crowded. to keep Ohioans hung up with cruitment at Bowling Green the road and do not go down tyrannical government, I can the pathway that would give not escape liability when I am homosexual marriages or found with 50 pounds of plas- unions the same equal status tic explosives at night in a re- or footing with heterosexual strictive area of the Davis- marriages; and that is based Besse nuclear power plant. upon my beliefs in the Word of When Queen Esther took it God as it pertains to a marriage upon herself to save the Jew- being defined by a man and a clause that if the divine man- ish nation from extermination woman and not a man and a date is not warmly embraced, due to the bitter lies of Haman man or a woman and a woman. you can retract it or modify it or (see: Esther 4:16) she said, as But, when my sister Crystal add to it.The “add to it” part is she went into the presence of Dixon elevates her statements when Ms. Dixon has included the King, “If I perish, I perish.” to that of a “divine mandate,” possible allegations of racial Queen Esther, under a di- ostensibly meaning that God or sexual discrimination as prof- vine mandate, set her face like directed her to write her com- fered reasons that she and her flint and spoke truth to power mentary regarding an aspect words were rejected by the (King Xerxes) and God inter- of the gay/lesbian lifestyle, “current Caesars” of the vened and saved the Jewish then certain other implied di- academia world. people from a holocaust. rectives are brought into play. Unless there is clear evi- I do not doubt for a moment One, if it is a divine man- dence that similarly situated that Ms. Dixon gave fair and date, then the commentator can persons who are male or white complete consideration to all not, when the going gets rough, male or female were not treated employees she faced regard- make a case and then plead to in a similar fashion as was Ms. ing employment opportunities Caesar on religious grounds. Dixon … that dog won’t hunt. but when she serves at the When Paul the Apostle ap- When Bible truth is spoken pleasure of the president and pealed to Caesar it was on the to power, that truth does not when pressure came on him grounds of his Roman citizen- placate or vacillate or quibble. from various factions possibly ship being violated and not Neither does it seek a buyout including a university provost about how he was treated re- or a compromise. None of the who is purportedly an openly garding his preaching of the Bible prophets spoke the Word lesbian practitioner (she was gospel. See: Acts, Chapters of the Lord and then, under the one of the first “couples” to 22-23. cover of night, went to the sign up for Toledo’s recent In biblical times, when the palace of the king and asked domestic registry), the die was Isn’t it time you had a Quiet Conversation™ with Kevin McQueen? prophets thundered under a for sustenance or help in cast. divine mandate, “Thus saith birthing that divine mandate. If God does not save Ms. the Lord,” they did not cast a If, for instance, I, as a civil Dixon (in the sense of job res- Kevin S. 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Visit www.nmfn.com for more information. dom of speech rights. It is ei- sure you know that this man- Lafe Tolliver, Attorney ther one or the other. If it is a date is divine and it is not your 05-2321 ©2004 The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Milwaukee, WI. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is the marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. 4064-158 divine order to speak, the personal opinion.” Page 4The Sojourner’s Truth May 21, 2008 A Clash of Values: Crystal Dixon vs. The University of Toledo By Alexis Randles Sojourner’s Truth Reporter
After a guest column titled, UT was practicing a form of pre-disciplinary hearing was regarding personnel ac- filing of a lawsuit against UT even though “he says his “Gay Rights and Wrongs: employment discrimination held on May 5, 2008, she was tions.” for attacking her religion, door is open,” he joked. “I Another Perspective” written by denying health care ben- given the choice to take a character and most impor- think we have a remnant of to the Toledo Free Press in efits to a segment of its staff demotion and salary cut but “I wrote my personal opin- tantly her First Amendment people in our society who response to a previous news- and postponing resolving the she declined. Her decision ion based upon my Christian Rights. want their cake and eat it!” paper column addressing dis- issue for what could be at resulted in her termination on faith rooted in the founda- Bishop Williams an advo- Before concluding his letter, crimination towards the least 18 months. May 9. tion of Holy Scripture, which cate for Dixon, wrote a letter he encouraged Dr. Jacobs to rights of gay individuals, However, what is “What policy have I vio- is my constitutional right,” to Dr. Lloyd Jacobs, presi- be a man of steel clad with former University of Toledo unclear about Dixon’s re- lated?” said Dixon. “In a nut- Dixon said. “I wrote as a pri- dent of UT, highlighting how velvet. “In other words have staff member Crystal Dixon sponse to the article was found herself in the midst of whether her intent was to a storm … an imperfect storm serve as a representative for “I wrote as a private citizen. I as the ensuing fallout would The University of Toledo or eventually demonstrate. simply as a concerned pri- along with everyone in this coun- That fallout resulted in vate citizen promoting her try have the right to express an Dixon losing her job and en- own Christian beliefs. In her during massive attacks on her response she never once opinion.” belief system. This past boasted or hinted that she Wednesday at End Time was an administrator at UT, Christian Fellowship a press nonetheless many think dif- her Christian ethics has en- the intestinal fortitude to conference was held on ferently. hanced who she is as a per- make a decision, without be- Dixon’s behalf by her attor- “I absolutely respected son and not the opposite. ing influenced by the winds ney Thomas A. Sobecki to Mr. Miller’s right to express “Miss Dixon did not degrade, of opposition,” said Williams. address the issues at hand. his opinion while at the same gay bash, nor denigrate any “Also have the plate of sen- The ever-growing contro- time I disagreed with several gay individual,” wrote Will- sitivity to understand that versy is reminiscent of a de- of the points that he made,” shell they said that what I vate citizen. I along with ev- iams to Dr. Jacobs. “As a Miss Dixon did not adver- bate in a high school class- said Dixon. “One of the free- wrote in the article did not eryone in this country have matter of fact, she specifically tently go on a gay bashing room on the topic of morals doms that makes this country accord with the university’s the right to express an opin- stated in her letter that Jesus adventure.” versus ethics. “This is a no great and makes newspapers values … whatever those ion.” Christ loves the sinner but Sobecki said they would brainer,” said Bishop James great is the privilege of ex- are.” Dixon emphasized that Dixon and her attorney, hates the sin as seen in John be fighting for the reinstate- M. Williams Sr., of End Time changing different points of she was not seeking to be an Sobecki, announced during 8:1-11.” ment of her position during Christian Fellowship Church view via public print commu- endorser for UT, she was sim- the press conference that Williams has yet to receive this trial as well. “I believe and Dixon’s pastor for the nications.” ply following a message that they would proceed with the a response from Dr. Jacobs, (Continued on Page 10) last 16 years. “This is a collu- Due to such an influx of God had revealed to her. sion they are using to get rid responses from individuals “Early that Sunday, April 6th of Dixon.” in the community and, more of this year, I arose with a Dixon, former associate importantly, gays and lesbi- divine mandate … to respond vice president of Human Re- ans who have stressed their to Mr. Miller’s article,” said sources has invested six years disappointment in her views, Dixon.” at UT and, after abruptly be- UT had occasion to examine The university has re- ing placed on administrative just how important her role leased a statement welcom- leave and then ultimately was at their institution. ing “respectful dissent and being terminated from her “For more than 25 years I input from others on all is- position, she is feeling the have been a human resources sues with the understanding wrath that resulted from her professional and leader pro- that free speech and debate actions. Dixon responded to viding excellent service to all make our institution stron- an article by Michael S. Miller, people regardless of their ger.” However, the institu- editor in chief of the Toledo sexual orientation,” she said. tion has noted that “people Free Press titled “Gay Rights “I have hired and recom- holding certain jobs within a and Wrongs,” which noted mended the hiring of both public institution have spe- that UT, which has formerly homosexuals and heterosexu- cial responsibilities concern- merged with the Medical als based upon their qualifi- ing the utterances they are University of Ohio (MUO), cations, skills and abilities. allowed to convey.” has not extended to their My performance evaluations According to that state- newly joined co-workers full with the University of Toledo ment, UT holds that Dixon’s health care benefits. Miller are excellent.” job responsibilities “required suggested in his article that Dixon said that after a brief her to lead a critical function
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Toledo Public Schools ceived by both sides on The report has put forth vote,” said Lawrence when teachers accepted a fact- May 14. The teachers ac- a schedule to pay the teach- asked whether she believes finding report over the past cepted the report over the ers the 1.48 percent pay the five-member school weekend and authorized weekend and the board will, raise approved in 2002 but board will accept the rec- their union president, presumably, take up the which have not yet been ommendations. “This is a Francine Lawrence, to call matter during their next paid. In addition to the 1.48 good agreement for the dis- a strike if the Toledo Board scheduled meeting on May percent raise, an additional trict and for the teachers. And when I say ‘district’ I mean the students. I can’t “I can’t imagine why they imagine why they would re- would reject this. It’s a step to ject this. It’s a step to show that they care about the show that they care about the teachers in the district.” In addition to the finan- teachers in the district.” cial aspects, the fact finer, James Mancini, also called 27. That meeting is within 0.53 percent will be added for the two-year contract the required 14-day period as part of a “me-too” clause rather than the three-year agreed upon by both sides from a raise negotiated with deal that the union had Francine Lawrence to consider the fact finder’s another union. sought. This agreement, recommendations. The amount of the back therefore, will run, if ap- of Education rejects the rec- Neither side has dis- pay is expected to total $16 proved by the board, until ommendations in the re- cussed as yet why it was million. March 31, 2010. port. necessary to seek the ser- The report also recom- Approximately 2,000 Board President The report that was vices of an independent mends a one percent raise teachers met at the Steve Steel sought by the TPS admin- mediator in the negotia- for the 2008-2009 academic Stranahan to give their ap- istration and the Toledo tions on the contract that year and a 2.8 percent raise proval to both the agree- Federation of Teachers as went into effect in 2004 and for 2009-2010. ment and the strike autho- way to start to close that viewed the report in detail an ongoing part of the con- expired on March 31. Nego- “I’m assuming we are go- rization on Saturday, gap. The district expects its and that there have been tract negotiations was re- tiations began on March 17. ing to have a five-zero March 17. They did so by students to be competitive. ongoing discussions with voice vote. The district’s One way to help that is to the school administration paraprofessionals and sub- make sure we are competi- about the issue. “The re- stitute teachers gave their tive in attracting the best port is pretty close to what approval later in the day. teachers. We have to find the [school] administration “We are thousands of ways to get ourselves com- had advised me to expect,” dollars behind suburban petitive.” said Steel. “We will be meet- teachers in the county,” Steve Steel, Ph.D., presi- ing as a board to have a full Lawrence told The Truth dent of the Toledo Board of conversation about it.” earlier this week. “This is a Education, said he had re- Page 6 The Sojourner’s Truth May 21, 2008 In Memoriam Owens Toledo-area Campus
Clarence Terry, Jr., MS, of Toledo, Ohio passed away Hosts Rapid Registration peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 in the Cleveland Week, May 27-31 Clinic, surrounded by his loving wife of 34 years, Ardenia Jones Terry, family Area residents, busi- electronic financial aid, learn and weekends, and online. and friends. nesses and students inter- about deferred payment For more registration infor- Clarence was born on Au- ested in taking college plans, and select their classes mation or to obtain a sched- gust 3, 1948 in Cleveland, classes or starting a new ca- in a convenient and timely ule of courses for the summer Ohio to Clarence, Sr., and reer this summer are invited manner from the College’s term, contact Enrollment Ser- Annie Pearl Wilson Terry, to attend Rapid Registration staff representatives. vices at (567) 661-7777 or 1- both of blessed memory. He Week at Owens Community Owens offers personal at- 800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7777, or received his formal educa- College, May 27-31. Summer tention and small classes access the College’s website tion in Cleveland Public Semester classes begin on throughout the day, evening at www.owens.edu. Schools at Doan Elementary, May 27 and June 2, while Sum- Harry E. Davis Junior High mer Semester weekend and John Hay High. Clarence classes will start on May 30. received both his bachelor’s For added convenience, and master’s degrees from the College will be open extra Bowling Green State Univer- hours for Rapid Registration sity. Week from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., He was baptized at Bethel Tuesday-Thursday, May 27- A.M.E. Church in Cleveland at an early age. He was a charter member of New Horizon 29. Additionally, students United Methodist Church of Toledo, OH. may register from 8 a.m. - 4 Clarence was employed at Bowling Green State University for 35 years as director of p.m. on Friday, May 30, and Multicultural Recruitment, retiring in May of 2008. During his tenure, he recruited from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Satur- thousands of minority students from New York, Texas, Michigan, Georgia, Washington, day, May 31. The Owens D.C., California and Ohio. He provided hundreds of families with guidance and direction. Toledo-area Campus is lo- He saw his BGSU responsibility as being: “to assist minority students to reach their life- cated on Oregon Road in long dream of being a college graduate.” Perrysburg Township. His road to achievement started at BGSU in 1968 through the Student Development Program. Shortly after his graduation, the director offered him the opportunity to work as Individuals attending a financial aid advisor. He later moved on from that position to become the director of the Rapid Registration Week will program. have the opportunity to learn When student recruitment was moved to the Admissions Office in 1985, Clarence then about Owens’ many academic became the director of Multicultural Recruitment. Brian Robinson, a graduate, attributes program offerings, receive his coming to BGSU to Clarence. “Clarence Terry came to my high school in Toledo. In fact, academic advising, complete he came twice. I wanted to go to college but I didn’t know how to go about getting there. He let me know about financial aid,” Robinson said. Clarence wanted BGSU to be a diverse campus and he kept that focus by changing the university demographics ensuring that minority students were in the mosaic fabric of the campus. A CANDID CONVERSATION Clarence was a member of the Amazon Lodge #4, Free and Accepted Masons. He was also a member of the Ohio Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (OACRAO), the Ohio Association of College Admissions Counseling (OACAC), a ABOUT RACE Connecting Link of the Toledo Chapter of Links, Inc., and the travel coordinator with T- Town Travelers, Ltd. An independent travel agent with the American Travel Bureau, Clarence loved to travel with his wife. Together they traveled the world. ... Because It Matters Clarence is survived by his wife, Ardenia Jones Terry; two sisters, Theresa (James) Pawnell of Cahokia, IL and Lillie Terry of Cleveland; uncles, Roosevelt Wilson, Alfred (Kathy) Wilson and Earl (Doris) Wilson, all of Cleveland; three loving brothers-in-law, John (Fran) Jones, Eldred R. (Vanessa) Jones, both of Atlanta, GA, and Otis (Sarah) Glover of Birmingham, AL; two nephews, Eric G. Hearne of Cleveland, OH and Otis Glover, Jr., of Join a panel of Toledoans in a frank discussion about Birmingham, AL; two nieces, Antenica Williams of Toledo and Otisa (Paul) Glover Walker of Birmingham, AL; and two special friends from elementary school, Jerry Hardaway of Cleveland, OH and Donald Morton of Toledo. some of the many issues of race that confront Ameri- He leaves to cherish his memory from Ghana, West Africa, Dr. Frank and Eric (Christie) Ampadu of Minneapolis, MN, William (Victoria) Ampadu, Linda (Jonathan) Yawson, Patricia Okyere all of Columbus, OH, Kenneth (Nana) Okyere of Chicago, IL, and Michael cans today. Commey of Toledo, OH and a man’s best friend, Little Miss Monster. He will be fondly remembered by a host of family members, friends and colleagues.
Our panel discussion starts at 5:30 p.m. and will
be held in the Ingram Room of
The University of Toledo’ Student Union
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. May 21, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7 A Salute to Scholars: A Celebration of Learning Sojourner’s Truth Staff The Toledo Public Schools The evening’s keynote lege High School for “Black Listed here are the names Associated General Con- puter Technology Scholar- Foundation recognized aca- speaker was Lucas County History Month Live Perfor- of the 62 students who were tractors of Northwest Ohio ships demic excellence for the eighth Common Please Judge Charles mances;” Dale Price of To- awarded scholarships: Scholarships Ericka L. Bilby, Toledo year in a row on Thursday, J. Doneghy. Doneghy, who is ledo Technology Academy Mark Frazier, Toledo Technology Academy May 8, 2008, in the Terrace a product of Toledo Public for “Alternative Energy General Scholarships and Technology Academy Aaron Donoher, Libbey Room at the Inverness Club at Schools – a graduate of Sources for Robotic Use; Recipients Darren V. McCadney, Jr., High School an awards ceremony titled “A Libbey High School, spoke Karen Bade of Arlington El- Rogers High School Salute to Scholars: A Celebra- extensively of his own child- ementary for “After School Francesca Adams, Start GENERAL tion of Learning.” hood and his experiences in Club: Supporting Students High School Charles E. and Margaret An audience of diners that being raised in a single mother with Autism Spectrum Disor- Andrew Breed, Toledo Banner Scholarship Bowling Green State Uni- flowed over into the adjoining Technology Academy Jacob Fox, Toledo Tech- versity Scholarship room helped the TPS Founda- Olivia Colony, Start High nology Academy Christie Pitney, Bowsher tion honor 12 educators and School High School 62 students with a total of Kayla M. Lindsey, Start Crestline Paving & Exca- $94,150 in grants and scholar- High School vating Co. Inc. Scholarship Dr. Jason and Jamesena ships. Lauren Pever, Bowsher Mark Frazier, Toledo Carthen “Leaders of Tomor- “We are pleased to report High School Technology Academy row” Scholarships that we are awarding a record Deborah Anderson, Jr., amount of college scholar- Named Scholarships and “Engineering a Bright Fu- Scott High School ships to TPS students and Recipients ture” Scholarships Natall Triplett, Scott High grants to educators this year,” Ericka L. Bilby, Toledo School said TPS Foundation Execu- ACCOUNTING Technology Academy tive Director Susan Zurawski. Amy Sanders, Edna Corey Kujawski, Start Davis College Scholar- “Most of the college scholar- Robertson, Lena Sanders, PricewaterhouseCoopers High School ships ships being awarded are Tyronne Robertson LLP Scholarship Kayleigh McNutt, Wood- named scholarships from do- Alexa Sanders, Start High MELCO, Inc. Scholarship ward High School nors who decided to pass on home. “Our family was poor ders;” Louis Curcio of Ottawa School Darren V. McCadney, Jr. Tiara T. Williams, Scott to others the advantages that materially but we were rich River Preschool for “Project Rogers High School High School they were afforded. Theirs is spiritually,” said Doneghy. In PRISM: Take Home Trainer William Vaughan Com- quite literally a gift of a life- a direct address to the many Modules;” Teresa Day and pany Scholarship Mondo Mechanical, Inc. LMHA Larry Sykes time” students in the audience, Theresa Wilkins of Beverly Patricia A. Dutcher, Start Scholarship “What’s Your Dream?” Schol- In fact, many of the donors Doneghy urged them to “give Elementary for “Read and High School Michael Zacharias, III, arship were present to personally thanks for whatever circum- Retell with Puppets;” Howard Waite High School Kayla M. Lindsey, Start present the grants and schol- stances you come from.” Luebke of Ottawa River Pre- ALLIED HEALTH High School arships to the honorees. The TPS educators were school for “Home Therapeu- “This is our way of giving acknowledged first for the tic Listening Program;” ProMedica Health System back. Our mission is to pro- projects they have developed Amanda Papenfuss of Raymer Allied Health Career Scholar- mote quality public educa- to aid in educational efforts. Elementary for “Sensory Strat- ships tion,” said Mistress of Cer- The winners were Marissa egies for Positive Behavior Michael Farhoud, Rogers emonies Edna Robertson, a Harrington of Start High and Learning for Students High School retired TPS educator and also School for “Growing Edible with Autism Spectrum Disor- Tiffany Fuller, Rogers – along with her husband Fruits and Vegetables with the ders” and Sandra Paquette of High School Tyronne Robertson – one of Aerogarden System;” Anita Reynolds Elementary for “Wii the many scholarship donors. Barrientos-Mauter of River- Learning Fun.” St. Luke’s Hospital Allied “Academic excellence is side Elementary and Corrine The funding for these edu- Health Career Scholarships what we exist for,” said To- M. Burress of Hawkins El- cator grants was provided by Emily Konecki, Rogers ledo Board of Education Presi- ementary for “Home/School The Peter and Marcia High School dent Steve Steel, Ph.D. “Ev- Communication Tool;” Randy Silverman Fund and PCI Edu- Tierney Olosunde, Rogers Larry Sykes and erything else is ancillary.” Nissen of Toledo Early Col- cational Publishing, Inc. High School Kayla Lindsey
ARCHITECTURE/CON- The Lathrop Company STRUCTION/ENGINEERING Scholarship Lourdes College Scholar- Steven Krohn, Toledo ships Allied Toledo Architects, Technology Academy Dionsha McCall, Start LLC Scholarships High School Ericka L. Bilby, Toledo ART Lauren Stroshine, Start Technology Academy High School Mark Frazier, Toledo Terry Lesniewicz Art Brian Terrell, Phoenix Technology Academy Scholarship Academy Damien N. Perry, Toledo Paigeland VanDenk, Dr. Lee R. McMurrin Schol- Technology Academy Woodward High School arship Joseph J. Viertlbeck, Start Molly Early, Rogers High High School COMPUTER TECHNOL- School Alan Wagner, Start High OGY School Owens Corning Scholar- Buckeye TeleSystem Com- (Continued on Page 8) Page 8 The Sojourner’s Truth May 21, 2008 Scholarships (Continued from Page 7)
Ashley Parks Brian Terrell Darren McCadney Monet Allen Francesca Adams Lauren Pever ship Frank and Shirley Dick The Toledo Chapter of the TEACHER EDUCATION Emory Leverette Memorial Markeshia Howard, Polly MARKETING Natural Science Technology Links, Inc. Scholarships Scholarship I Fox Academy Center Scholarship Esteea Jackson, Polly Fox Richard Daoust Memorial Naomi Britt, Start High TPS Credit Union Robert Rachel A. Revill, Rogers Academy Tyronne and Edna D. Conley DECA Scholarship High School Latonia D. Warner, Polly Robertson Scholarships Rachel Nordhoff, Start POST-SECONDARY Fox Academy Melissa Darnell, Libbey High School SCHOOLING/VOCATIONAL PRE-LAW High School TRAINING FOR STUDENTS Holly Steiner, Start High MUSIC OF THE POLLY FOX ACAD- Friends of the TPS Pre-Law School EMY Scholarship Kathleen T. and Theodore Tyler Watson, Scott High Scarlet and Gray Scholar- H. Harbaugh Music Scholar- Deborah A. Barnett/Hun- School ship ship in Honor of Mom and tington Bank Scholarship Alan Wagner, Start High Dad Ashley Parks, Polly Fox PRE-MED School Nicholas Williams, Scott Academy Valerie Hedrick, Esteea Jackson, Jamee The University of Toledo Wells, Mychea Wright, Kara McElvene The University of Toledo Polly Fox Memorial Schol- Foundation/The University of Scholarships arships Toledo Medical Ctr. Scholar- Timothy J. Hacker, To- Valerie Hedrick, Polly Fox ship ledo Technology Academy Academy Monet Allen, Bowsher Scholarship School Sharae McCreary, Wood- Esteea Jackson, Polly Fox High School Kristin Walberg, Start ward High School Academy High School Emory Leverette Memorial Jessica L. Nelson, Bryce Harbaugh and Kara McElvene, Polly Fox TEACHER/COACH Scholarships II Bowsher High School Nicholas Williams Academy Mary Ann Kiss Hamernik Shaleca McCorey, Start Brenna Newland, Start Jamee Wells, Polly Fox Hilton Murphy Teacher/ Memorial Scholarship High School High School High School Academy Coach Scholarship Adam Chow, Start High Tiara T. Willaims, Scott Tonya Shiffler, Waite High NATURAL SCIENCE Mychea D. Wright, Polly Hakeem Muhammad, School High School School TECHNOLOGY Fox Academy Waite High School (Continued on Page 10) May 21, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9 June Exhibition Ramon Tiggs The Truth Art Gallery Curator
The Truth Art Gal- that special father on his ment. Taking his self aware- Harrison continued his lery,1811 Adams Street, day. ness cues from his mother art education at the art in- presents the combined tal- and coupling that with the stitute of Pittsburgh, where ents of Grover Cummings, Wade Anthony Harrison creative talent of his pho- he obtained his associate’s photographer, and his son, Born and raised in To- tographer father, he gravi- degree. Following a brief Wade Harrison, painter. ledo, Ohio, the son of tated towards those musi- stint with an advertising Cummings is an award-win- Grover Cummings, cal expressions that were agency in graphic design, ning photographer who for- Harrison was encouraged revolutionary – namely jazz, Harrison concentrated mally worked for The Blade to express himself through reggae and, eventually, hip more on his work as a fine and has had a large amount art from the very beginning. hop. He consequently be- artist. His style has since of his work displayed in He started painting from the came infamous and influ- evolved into an exploratory many articles and journals. bed sheets, to the walls, ential in another revolution, freedom reflective of the Harrison is a very talented onto paper. According to the emerging Toledo graf- music to which he listens. Young Wade Harrison and painter of musically-themed father Grover Cummings the artist, he used his art as fiti art revolution, under the His oil and acrylic paint art (jazz, reggae, hip hop) a way of expression and to tag “Swade.” (Continued on Page12) and has exhibited his work release his emotions. in various art galleries throughout the country. The exhibit will run from During elementary June 6, through June 30, school, Harrison was di- 2008. A meet and greet re- rected and sponsored by ception with this dynamic his principal to take art duo will take place on open- classes at The Toledo Mu- ing night, Friday, June 6, seum of Art as a way to starting at 6:00 P.M. until positively focus his ener- 9:00 P.M. gies. Celebrate this duo with Growing up in the late us and also take advantage 60’s and early 70’s, he be- of the opportunity to pick came influenced by the tide up a great piece of art for of the Black Power move- Page 10 The Sojourner’s Truth May 21, 2008 Scholarships Dixon (Continued from Page 8) (Continued from Page 4) T.A.A.P. (Toledo Asso- Toledo Federation of SIXTH GRADERS) Sherman School ciation of Administrative Teachers Scholarships American and Lena Personnel) Memorial Tiara T. Willaims, Sanders Lincoln Academy Ella P. Stewart Memo- Scholarship Scott High School for Boys Scholarship rial Scholarships Cody Klueter, Bowsher Joshua Brackett, Lin- Candace Cooper, Ella High School GENERAL (FOR coln Academy for Boys P. Stewart Academy for Girls Dr. Merrill A. Grant Kelsey Satkowski, Ella Sherman School Scholar- P. Stewart Academy for ship Girls Samuel Fields,
Dixon and her attorney, Tom Sobecki
they have already made up their minds about whether Joshua Brackett and parents they will give my job back,” said Dixon. “It is bigger that Ulysses and Lurnette Brackett that.” Some UT students who are in support of her have contacted Dixon over the weeks. End Time Christian Fellowship has begun organizing a committee to collect petitions to support her wrongful termination. In addition the committee has started a fund to assist Dixon with the legal fees she will acquire along the way. “Once you look at the total picture, you’ll undoubtedly find you have a young lady who values her convictions and is committed to her God and The University of Toledo,” said Williams.
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good look). worthwhile. make it truly democratic. However. If this doesn’t get any So now, there are no Toledo, what’s the deal? response soon, I’ll just take more excuses. YOUR PROFILE I hear the horror stories that as a clue that Toledo Whoever you are, about love gone wrong. isn’t mature enough to you’ve got to understand Name/ Alias ______I hear the complaints handle an honest and seri- the potential for your hap- Age/age-range ______about lack of sufficient ous attempt at addressing piness. Birthdate/astrological sign ______chances to meet someone the “I can’t find no good If you feel you’re too Ethnicity: ______decent. man/ I can’t find no good thick or whatever, there’s African American I see people who come woman problem.” probably some people that Latino here from other cities and Maybe if not many of love all that thickness and Caucasian they seem so clueless as to you submit a profile then you just haven’t met them. Middle Eastern how to plug into what’s that’s a sign peeps feel If you feel you are too Asian going on, and even more there’s too much risk in- weird and random, there’s Other “Don’t Be Skurred!” clueless about how they volved. probably some people that Single/divorced ______Ahh yes. I had a feeling can connect with someone But I’m just doing my can easily keep pace with Occupation ______this would happen. at least cool enough to date. part to assist. how your mind works and Highest Level of Education ______Al these people who I Having a lot of female For example: this past you just haven’t met them. Did not finish High School know for a fact are single friends… being involved weekend, someone was Too tall, too short, too G.E.D. … and who I know prob- in various things, I can’t speaking about one of the skinny, too light, too dark, High School Diploma ably read my article last stress enough. I hear it all singers signed to my record too many kids, too many Some College week … none of them sub- bills, too little finances, too Undergraduate College Degree mitted a profile for little education, too much Graduate College Degree “Tha Hook Up.” education, too uptight, too Religious Affiliation: Maaan, I’m about to wild, whatever, whatever, Christian- non – denominational start calling names. I’m whatever! Christian – specific denomination about to start singling folks Now if you got too Muslim out! many felonies, yeah… you Agnostic I know of at least 11 can go ahead and bypass Spiritual instead of Religious men who regularly read my this hook up profile thing, Other article who know they gotta get yours ya self! should’ve submitted their But all those other ex- Interested In: information to be in the cuses, naw – I ain’t trying Friendship singles profile. to hear all dat. Casual Dating Of these 11 men, all are Whoever you are, what- Relationship and more single. Not all are African- ever particular experience YOUR POTENTIAL PARTNER American, but all are fans you happen to be… some- Age/age-range ______of this African-American one out there may be look- Ethnicity: ______publication. And more im- ing for just exactly that. African American portantly, all are somewhat the time. People say “I’m label and she said “yeah, Or at the very least, you Latino perplexed as to how to find not that picky, I just want I’m gonna have them sing might meet someone you Caucasian the type of woman they are to find someone decent.” at my wedding… soon as I can go places with and what Middle Eastern looking for in Toledo. I’m calling your bluff then. find a man.” I thought that not. Asian I was expecting one of Put ya self on blast and was hilarious, but then I For example, the Other these cats to submit their get it how you live. thought about it like ‘damn, Sojourner’s Truth Art Gal- Highest Level of Education ______info, but nope! Now, for those who ad- that’s exactly why I did that lery – GREAT place to Did not finish High School I know of at least five mit to being picky … you article.’ have a little pre-date mo- G.E.D. women who regularly read can still try this too. Not saying people will ment. This summer has a High School Diploma my article (a couple of them Be clear though: do not find husbands/wives lot going on. Some College have already acknowl- use my article/our publica- through “Tha Hook Up.” Everything from the in- Undergraduate College Degree edged reading last week’s tion for you to bop around But I am saying that at famous downtown Jazz Graduate College Degree debut of “Tha Hook Up”), (shout out to Onasis and some point, you’ve got to Loop (the weekend of the and of these five females they street banger: do something about what Art Tatum Jazz Heritage Religious Affiliation: none submitted a profile to “Bopperz”!). you are complaining about. Festival). There’s Christian- non – denominational be featured (one of y’all Do not use this as a Some people are very Juneteenth and the African Christian – specific denomination I’m gonna let slide tho, let- means of exploiting people happy being single. American Festival and, hell Muslim ting me borrow Faith’s first who really are interested Some people are very … Under Godz Entertain- Agnostic CD this weekend was a in finding something happy sleeping around ment has a ton of shows Spiritual instead of Religious with no real commitments. coming up (I see you Other Some people are at Hutch, U.G.E. ready for peace with how their love that Beach Party jump Interested In: life is going. off)… you can bring ya Friendship But if you are a man or new boo to hear some of Casual Dating woman and you are single the area’s best music. Relationship and more in Toledo, go ahead and Describe your intentions for being featured in “Tha submit your info. 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Email address:______Page 12 The Sojourner’s Truth May 21, 2008 Exhibit (Continued from Page 9) ings, primarily portraits, the United States Air Force photographer. His assign- lance photographer, shoot- Jewelry wonderful works of art. are emotionally expressed in 1961. His military test- ments included sports, ing models, weddings, The Truth Art Gallery is The Jewelry is made and in a depth of monochro- ing scores were high in the neighborhood and social functions, and entering also proud to announce a designed by Kelly matic tones and lively col- fields of music and art. events, and other various photo contest and exhibi- new line of jewelry which Norwood. Come in and ors, meant to evoke the ob- These results led to his be- functions in the area. tions. will be part of our many view these splendid works server to feel and hear the ing sent to school to learn In 1968 Cummings be- of art intended with the sounds that complete the photography and video. came a photographer for modern woman in mind. work. His job consisted of photo- The Toledo Blade, while Harrison has partici- graphing portraits, acci- going to school for ad- On Line Gallery pated in several exhibits dent investigations, and vanced photography and View our on line gal- throughout Toledo, nota- other assorted assignments creative writing. During lery on bly, the Art-O-Matic 419 which helped hone his his tenure he won numer- www.thetruthtoledo.com and his private solo show skills, while serving his ous awards for his journal- “Life Begins at 40.” Most country. istic talents. He also had recently, Wade has partici- After his discharge in the opportunity to photo- To Place Your Ad pated in shows in Detroit, 1965, he moved to Colum- graph many famous per- Call Pam Michigan and Atlanta, bus for one year before re- sonalities, such as, Isaac at 419.243.0007 Georgia. turning to his hometown Hayes, Governor Edmund of Toledo, Ohio. He Muskie, Alice Cooper, or visit us online at Grover Cummings worked for the East To- Lola Falana, and many oth- thetruthtoledo.com Grover Cummings ca- ledo Neighborhood House ers. reer as a photographer be- (a recreation center) again Cummings is currently gin after his enlistment in resuming his skills as a enjoying his time as a free The Truth Art Gallery 1811 Adams Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 Phone: 419.243.0007 The Truth Art Gallery and Events Ramon Tiggs, Curator Center is dedicated to providing professional services for your next For event information contact: Glenda D. Brown event. We invite you to come and Director of Events view the art gallery and see the 419.346.5275 many possibilities that we offer for Email: [email protected] having your special event at this special venue.
Gallery Hours: Mon - Fri: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sat and Sun: By appointment May 21, 2008 The Sojourner’s Truth Page 13 Declining Market Label Presents Local Challenges By Alvin Thomas, Realtor Guest Column
loan that did not normally immediately have $8,000 of neighborhood, their credit consider property value thereby reducing the lenders require a down payment. He equity based on the appraisal was immaculate and their trends when setting require- exposure to losses. The FHA also informed them that this and the purchase price. income more than sufficient; ments for their loan cover- loans that have been avail- loan program that seemed The Joneses’ dreams, un- the loan amount made avail- age, appraisers probably play able for years are now viewed perfectly fitted for their situ- fortunately, were crushed able to them would have still the significant role in indi- as the life preservers of this ation allowed the seller to shortly after they were in- been reduced by five per- vidual real estate transac- housing market. pay the majority of their clos- formed that the appraisal was cent. tions. The appraiser is The FHA program at this ing cost. The Joneses became received. Their loan officer There is no industry stan- charged with providing the time doesn’t specifically re- excited. called them and informed dard definition of a declin- lender with an accurate and quire the additional five per- They were even more ec- them that they needed to pay ing market. Fannie Mae, a satisfactorily supported opin- cent equity if the borrower is static when their realtor $4,500 of their own money federally chartered organi- ion of property values. He within qualifying guidelines. An ordeal recently en- found their dream home. It for a down payment. The re- zation that buys mortgages must be very knowledgeable Borrowers can use the FHA dured by a Toledo couple, was located in the Reynolds- quirement of a down pay- from lenders and plays a of market conditions in a program to limit their down Tyrone and LaQuita Jones Hill Avenue area on the south ment was the result of their major role in setting lending given neighborhood such as payments to only three per- (fictitious names but a prob- end of town – the neighbor- appraisal. The appraiser criteria adopted by mortgage price fluctuations, market ac- cent (less with other allow- able story), with a local mort- hood they grew up in – and check marked a box on the lenders, defines it as “mar- tivity, supply and demand, able assistance programs) gage lender can help illus- listed for only $95,000. It appraisal that until recently kets that evidence actual de- and the amount of homes when purchasing and poten- trate how the designation of was a cozy two-story, three- had rarely been noticed in an clines verses sporadic home listed in the market that took tially increase their loan “declining market” – the lat- bedroom home with a appraisal review. The box price fluctuation.” In other over six months to sell. Fur- amount by five percent when est challenge presented by fenced-in back yard, ideal stated that the appraiser be- words, Fannie Mae labels thermore, if all of his research refinancing. There are also the current turbulence in the for their two children. Al- lieved that the Reynolds-Hill markets as ‘declining’ when warrants it, he is obligated to proposals currently being housing industry – has im- though the home listed for Avenue area is a “declining property value decreases are state whether he believes a discussed by Congress that pacted our local community. $95,000, the Joneses were market.” not just limited to a few iso- particular property is located if passed will reduce the The Joneses first began blown away when the seller If the Jones’ dream home lated cases. To be declining, in a “declining market.” down payment requirement seriously considering be- accepted their initial offer of was located in one of the few evidence must point to a pre- As it has been in many to one and a half percent. come homeowners a just a $85,000. pockets in the Toledo mar- vailing trend throughout a other national financial cri- few months ago. Their first Finally, when the ap- ket not yet tagged “declin- particular market; such is the ses, the government is poised Ed. Note: Alvin Thomas concern was securing financ- praisal of the home came in ing,” they would not have case of most of northwest to help bail the housing in- is a mortgage loan officer ing. They were typical first- with a value of $93,000, the been required to come up Ohio. It is obvious to even dustry out of its malaise with with over 20 years of bank- time homebuyers in this Joneses started packing. with a down payment. The the casual observer that the the same mortgage products ing and financing experi- economy who, because of the Their dreams had come true. problem had nothing to do property values overall in that have been available to ence. He can be reached at: rising cost of groceries, gas, Moreover, they were com- with the condition of this par- northwest Ohio have de- consumers for years. The [email protected] etc…, had only a small pletely giddy by the realiza- ticular home or the strength clined over the past year or Federal Housing Adminis- or (419) 885-8300 ext. amount of cash on hand. tion that the day they walked of the Jones’ application. two. tration (FHA) is an agency 150. However, their loan officer the threshold of their new Even if this home was the Although mortgage insur- of the federal government found them a conventional home as owners, they would best maintained home in the ance companies carefully that insures mortgage loans
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Fixed Equipment Engineer Program Manager, Children and Fam- Emergency Management Agency ily Services Director Sunoco, Inc., an independent refiner and mar- Unison Behavioral Health Group is seeking a keter of petroleum in Toledo, has an immediate Program Manager to develop and manage therapy The Lucas County Emergency Management need for a Fixed Equipment Engineer. The selected programs and services focused on children and Agency has an opening for the above-referenced applicant will be responsible for provide technical families. Services are provided primarily in commu- position. For information about duties, minimum solutions to ensure mechanical integrity, reliability, nity settings. Selected individual will participate as qualifications, and application procedures, please safety and environmental integrity. Provide day-to- a member of the management team, oversee daily see “Job Listings” at www.co.lucas.us/hr. Applica- day technical support that ensures continuous im- program operations, provide clinical supervision to tions accepted until May 23, 2008. provements and prevent major failures of fixed staff, participate in program development and evalu- equipment through equipment surveillance and root ation, serve as liaison to external partners and Childcare Provider cause analysis assist in marketing services provided. Part-time position – 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Mon-Fri Qualified candidates must have current clinical $7.00 hr, HS diploma required Candidates must have a BSME or equivalent licensure from Ohio as a LPCC or LISW, previous experience and a minimum of 1.5 years of direct South Toledo experience working with children and families and Fax resumes to 419-385-6478 petrochemical refinery experience or equivalent. 3- at least five years experience as a clinician in a 6 years field experience in a line maintenance mental health setting. Previous supervisory experi- position is preferred. Proven knowledge of refinery ence is preferred. Send resume and salary require- Accepting Applications practices, API mechanical standards, and OSHA ments to: 1910 Mechanical Intregrity requirements preferred. John H. McKissick Senior Apartments are ac- Training and experience in root cause failure analy- cepting applications for 1 bedroom waiting list for sis preferred. Multi-refinery experience and experi- elderly housing, 62 years or older. Rents will be ence in a central engineering organization pre- subsidized by HUD under the Section 202 Program. ferred. Human Resources - PM/CFS Applications will be taken on a FIRST COME FIRST 1425 Starr Avenue SERVED BASIS on Friday, May 9, 2007, 9:00 a.m. For confidential consideration, please submit Toledo, OH 43605 – 3:30 p.m. at Lott Industries, 3350 Hill Avenue, your resume through our website career center at Fax 419.936.7574 Conference Room A & B, Toledo, Ohio. The Fair www.sunocoinc.com . This job will be available Email: [email protected] Housing Act makes it illegal to discrimi- after Wednesday, 5/22/08. EOE nate on the basis of race, color, religion, EOE/M/F/D/V sex, handicap, familial status and na- tional origin. For further information, call BAD CREDIT, NO CREDIT, (419) 389-0361, M-F 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 BANKRUPTCY? p.m. !TTENTION !LL 6ENDORS STILL DOESN’T CHANGE THE FACT YOU NEED TO PAY YOUR BILLS? 4HE TH !NNUAL !FRICAN Business Opportunity NEED HELP, BUT DON’T KNOW !MERICAN &ESTIVAL WILL BE Do you have an hour to spare? Would you like to WHERE TO START? HELD ON THE 3COTT 0ARK #AMPUS hear about a fantastic business opportunity? AT 4HE 5NIVERSITY OF 4OLEDO ON 1-877-741-5353 If so, email [email protected] or call 3AT *ULY AND 3UN *ULY AN AGENT IS WAITING TO HELP YOU 419-243-0007 !S SPACE IS LIMITED TO ENTRIES PLEASE CONTACT %RIC AT THE 4OLEDO IF YOU NEED INTERESTED BIDDERS: 5RBAN &EDERAL #REDIT 5NION AT TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS – HAWKINS ELEMENTARY FOR YOUR APPLICATION FINANCIAL 2ESERVATIONS WILL BE GIVEN ON A HELP SCHOOL ½RST COME ½RST SERVED BASIS YOUR SOLU- 4HE DEADLINE FOR RESERVING SPACE Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of Education of the Toledo Public IS &RIDAY *UNE TION IS A School District until 1:00 p.m. on June 25th, 2008, at the Toledo Public Schools PHONE Treasurers’ Room 3, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608, for all labor CALL AWAY! material and supervision necessary for the new Hawkins Elementary School NORTHGATE APARTMENTS Bid, as more fully described in the drawings and specifications for the project Now Accepting Applications OUR FINANCIAL prepared by Munger and Munger and Associates and will be opened publicly and ADVISORS WOULD read immediately thereafter. 1 AND 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS BE DELIGHTED TO Bid Documents for the project may be examined at the F.W. Dodge plan Mature Adult Community for ASSIST YOU! rooms in Maumee and Columbus, Builders Exchange in Toledo, University of Persons 55 and Older or Mobility MORTGAGE, RE- Toledo – Capacity Building, E.O.P.A. – Hamilton Building, Northwest Ohio Impaired. Rent Based FINANCE, DEBT Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and The Plan Room in Ann Arbor, Construc- on Income. Heat, CONSOLIDATION, tion Association of Michigan, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and Ohio Appliances, Drapes, PERSONAL … Construction News. Carpeting Included. Bidders may obtain copies of the documents starting May 22nd, 2008 which WE DO IT ALL Call Ask about our can be purchased from Toledo Blue Print, 6964 McNerney Road, Northwood, WITH LOW RATES & Move-In Special. (419) 729-7118 for details. Ohio 43619 Phone: 419-661-9841. Drawings may be obtained on CD-ROM NO ADVANCE FEES for no cost with the purchase of the specifications. 1-888-992-9993 A PREBID CONFERENCE is scheduled for June 5th, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at House for Sale Toledo Public Schools’ Board Room, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio Single family home 3 bed, 1 bath ATTENTION ALL 43608 $18,000 If you have any questions or a need for additional information, please direct 1535 Buckingham FATHERS all questions in writing to [email protected], by phone at (419) Call 248-250-0179 IF YOU'RE HAV- 776-5600, or (fax) (877) 281-0784. ING ISSUES DEAL- Job Developer- Part Time ING WITH THE Bid Item No. 1 Site Work $ Empower women in poverty to obtain employ- COURTS WHEN IT 926,000. ment. COMES TO CHILD Bid Item No. 2 General Trades $ College degree required. 28 hours weekly. SUPPORT, 4,340,900. Mail cover letter, resume and 3 references by PARENTING TIME, Bid Item No. 3 Fire Protection $ May 30 to: Director, Women Blessing Women, 223 AND OTHER RE- 148,300. Page Street, Toledo, OH 43620 LATED PROBLEMS, Bid Item No. 4 Plumbing $ THEN YOU SHOULD 434,300. CALL THE REAL Bid Item No. 5 HVAC $ Bookkeeper Part-Time DADS ORGANIZA- 1,396,500. College degree plus 2 years experience needed. TION TO GET MORE Bid Item No. 6 Electrical $ Knowledge of Quick Books a plus. Flexible 2 days INFORMATION RE- 1,020,100. per month. GARDING AN UP Bid Item No. 7 Technology $ Mail cover letter, resume with 3 references by AND COMING SEMI- 491,951. May 30 to: Director, Women Blessing Women 223, NAR, CALL 419 727- Total Estimate: $ Toledo, OH 43620 9999 8,884,874. Page 16 The Sojourner’s Truth May 21, 2008 In Memoriam
alerie Adelaide Virginia State University in quiet spirit. She remembered Word Vaughan Petersburg. Prior to her mar- and acknowledged birth- Vwas born in Pe- riage, she worked as a days, anniversaries and tersburg, VA, in December teacher in Farmville, Vir- special occasions an served 1928, to Fletcher H. Word, ginia. She was later em- as a second mother for many Sr., and Adelaide Penister ployed at Elizabeth City students and basketball Word. Reared in Peters- State College (now Univer- players at Elizabeth City burg, she was the only girl sity) as a female physical State University. She was amongst the five siblings. education teacher, the ma- known for sending friends One, George, predeceased jorettes’ advisor (1963- and family members tokens her. 1967) and as director of the of congratulations or love Valerie confessed Christ Modern Dance Group. In for accomplishments, both as her Lord and Savior as 1967, after attending Tufts large and small. Valerie was an early age and was bap- University, she transferred a very special woman whom tized at Gilfield Baptist to the ECSU’s Early Child- everyone respected and Church in Petersburg. hood Education Depart- loved. Valerie joined Cornerstone ment where she was super- Valerie is survived by her Baptist Church in Elizabeth visor of the Laboratory very devoted husband and City, with her family, and Nursery School until her re- family. She leaves to cher- remained an active member tirement in 1986. ish her memory her hus- of the congregation until Through her member- band, Booby Vaughan, Sr.; her death. ship in various organiza- children, Michael, Zoe and In June, 1951, Valerie tions, Valerie was very in- Bobby Jr. Vaughan, a married Robert L. “Bobby” volved in the community. daughter-in-law, Nina Vaughan who had been her She was the organizer of Vaughan and two grand- elementary school, high the Elizabeth City Chapter children, Chandler and R.L. school and college of the National Epicureans. “BJ” Vaughan, III. She also “buddy.” From that union, She was also a charter mem- leaves three brothers, three children were born: ber of the Elizabeth City Fletcher H. Word, Jr., Parker Michel, Zoe and “Bobby” Chapter of The Links, Inc. H. Word and A. Hugo Jr. For almost 57 years, and Jack & Jill of America. Word, sister-in-law, Valerie and Bobby shared a In 1972, she became a mem- Laureta V. Matthews, a loving marriage and life to- ber of the Elizabeth City number of nieces and neph- gether. Chapter of Delta Sigma ews as well as a host of Valerie graduated from Theta Sorority, Inc. other family and friends. Peabody High School and Valerie possessed a
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