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Page 4 The Sojourner’s Truth June 10, 2009State Treasurer Kevin Boyce Is Seeking to Make the SmartMoney ChoicesLucas County Auditor AnitaLopez, Ohio Treasurer KevinBoyce, Board of Educationmember Jack FordBy Fletcher WordSojourner’s Truth EditorState of Ohio TreasurerKevin Boyce visited Toledo lastweek and attended his firstpolitical fundraiser in the city.The event, hosted by LucasCounty Auditor Anita Lopezand Toledo Board of Educationmember Jack Ford, drew dozensof well-wishers, supportersand old friends to the ToledoClub for the $100-a-guest event.Boyce, who was appointedto the statewide office fourmonths ago by Gov. TedStrickland, is a Columbus, OHnative but he attended collegeat The University of Toledowhere he was a student of Ford.The 37-year-old Boyce hasserved on Columbus City Councilfor the past 10 years.The Boyce fundraiser, inanticipation of his 2010 campaignto win election to theoffice, brought together mostof the leading Democratic figuresof Lucas County, includinga number of this year’s candidatesfor office.The upcoming Boyce campaign,however, takes a backseat to the challenges the newlyThis Too(Continued from Page 3)also UAW membership” saysWood.Policies which make collegeeducation more affordableand accessible to all andquality public elementary andhigh school education arealso needed. Some expertsbelieve that middle-class jobsthat do not need a collegedegree are disappearing whileothers see a continuing needfor service jobs as well as inJazz(Continued from Page 3)our living treasure, JonHendricks, will celebratehis 88 th birthday, which isa great coincidence equalingthe 88 keys of a piano.Jon learned to play thepiano as he sang at theside of Art Tatum.Toledo is blessed witha long history of jazz andjazz impresarios and we areappointed State Treasurer hasencountered during his firstseveral months in office.“The biggest challenge isthe volatility of the economy,”said Boyce in a conversationwith The Truth some hoursbefore his fundraiser. “It’s alevel of volatility that the lastgeneration, or the last two generations,have never seen.”Boyce has had to replenisha staff depleted by the departureof former Treasurer RichardCordray, who won electionto the office of Attorney General.Boyce has also had to establishboth his short term andlong term objectives on the flybut he leaves no doubt that heis comfortable about the goalsand objectives he and his staffhave either created or adoptedfrom the previous office holder.The primary function of theTreasurer’s office is to managethe money entrusted to the stategovernment by the tax payers.In these days of economic challenges,Boyce sees his primaryshort term goals to be that ofproviding safe havens for thosethe new green economy.The difference is thatthese jobs don’t have to below-wage, low-benefits Wal-Mart jobs but unionizationcan make these industriesinto “another viable path tomiddle-class living standards.”However, Congressshould pass the EmployeeFree Choice Act (EFCA).One thing however, is certain.GM ain’t what it used topoised to create a new imageand a big footprint in theworld.A recent article in the WallStreet Journal, titled “Tatum’sArt Changed Jazz,” revieweda newly released 10-CD boxedset. It stated that great classicalpianists, including ArthurRubinstein, were studyingTatum’s music back in thefunds and growing the portfoliohe has in his care. During thefirst four months, his departmenthas earned taxpayers morethan $70 million, primarilythough Triple-A bonds.It’s a matter of day-to-day,sometimes hour-to-hour decisions,said Boyce. He and hisstaff assess the state’s portfolioconstantly as they seek tofind opportunities to enhancethe income stream from the investments.The Treasurer’s officemakes decisions about whereto place millions of taxpayers’dollars in order to maximize thereturn on those investments.Safeguards in the statutes normallyrequire that such investmentsare both low risk and lowreturn, which often requires thetype of massive commitmentsof dollars that minority-ownedfirms do not have the capacityto handle.Boyce has addressed thisconcern with those managingthe state’s investments. “Youneed to show a willingness todeal with minority firms,” hesaid he tells financial managers.“My staff’s goals are to increasethe number of minority firmsand to help them to grow.” Accordingto Boyce, in his fourmonths in office he and his teamhave already completed four tofive major deals in which minority-ownedfinancial managementteams were involved.Boyce and his staff havealso turned considerable attentionto long-range goals suchas energy conservation and thefinancial literacy of Ohio’s citizens.The state’s position isthat jobs in the energy conser-be, but even if the companyshould pass away the middleclass doesn’t have to die withit. A transitioned union, qualitypublic and college education,skills training and unionlevelwages are the way forwardnarrowing the polarizingwage gaps between black andwhite and rich and poor whileonce again helping to makethe American dream of middleclassprosperity a reality.1950’s, coming to the conclusionthat indeed “jazzwas art … and Art wasjazz.”I am always availableby email,jeff@haroldjaffe.com.Cordially,Jeff Jaffe,Vice PresidentToledo Jazz SocietyBoard of TrusteesOmega Psi Phi brothers at Kevin Boyce fundraiser (l. to r.): Vince Davis, Harry Brown,Boyce, Jeff Rollins, Alan Bannister, Jack Ford, Norman Bell, Calvin Lawshevation and environmental protectionsectors will help to replacethose that have disappearedin the manufacturingarena.A number of initiatives withrespect to financial literacy havealready been implemented suchas the Women and Money programgeared for single womenand women business ownersand the Apple a Day programwhich honors the families ofAppalachia.Boyce kicked off a 10-citySmart Money Choices summerThe Financial Design Groupis proud to welcomeKevin S. 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June 10, 2009Mayoral candidate KeithWilkowski introduced a planlast week that he said willcreate thousands of new jobsand address the numerousconcerns of the energyeconomy. By the end of theweek, two Toledo City Councilmenhad given the plan theirstamp of approval and announcedthat they wouldshepherd it through the legislativeprocess.The Wilkowski EnergyEfficiency program, accordingto its author, will “createnew jobs and put thousandsof Toledoans to work, saveToledo homeowners millionsof dollars on utility bills, improveToledo’s housingstock by retrofitting residentialhousing units and includetwice as nice. The Sojourner’s Truth Page 5Keith Wilkowski Announces Energy Efficiency Plan …Gains Some Council SupportSojourner’s Truth Staffa solar energy component toboost Toledo’s growing solarenergy industry.”Wilkoski is asking the cityto use $50,000 of the $3.1 millionfederal energy-stimulusgrant to study his “green proposal.”Wilkowski’s fact sheetaccompanying his proposalindicates that two thirds ofToledo’s 130,000 housingunits will participate in theprogram, that the average costof making a Toledo residencemore energy efficient is estimatedto be $4,000, that energyconsumption, after improvements,will decreasebetween 30 and 40 percent,that the average homeownerwill then save $41.59 per yearand that 4,300 total jobs willbe created for effort.“This program will paybenefits many years down theroad,” said Wilkowski at anews conference last week ashe was joined by City CouncilmenMike Craig and JoeMcNamara.“I am very excited aboutthe Wilkowski Energy Efficiencyprogram,” saidMcNamara. “It’s going to createjobs long after the startupefforts are going … it’sgood because it stresses theneed for cooperation and isdesigned to be a true publicprivatepartnership.”McNamara noted that theMayor Carty Finkbeiner administrationhas put togethera plan without reaching outto City Council but that heCity Councilmen Mike Craig, Joe McNamara with Keith Wilkowskiwill try to get Council to authorizethe seed money of$50,000 that the Wilkowskiplan needs.“There are many areas ofthe city where homes are indire need of energy conservation,”said Craig express-Sojourner’s Truth StaffMayoral candidateMike Bell held a press conferencethis week to announcean initiative to bringthe City of Toledo andneighboring communitiestogether to form a regionalwater compact. Bell saidhe would pursue such aplan if elected mayor.“Toledo has a valuableresource in its water,” saidthe former fire chief. “Weneed to be able to bring tothe table the ability to usethe water system for theeconomic development ofthe region. We need towork together with ourneighbors and sit down anddevelop a compact withthem so that we can worktogether as a team and havefairness with that source ofwater.”Bell indicated that he hadattended a conference ofneighboring cities andtownships during which heheard the concerns of surroundingcommunitiesabout the water situation.“I went there to listen butthere were no other city [ofToledo] representatives,”said Bell of the public meetingin Rossford where helearned how neighboringcommunities may be exploringother options forwater which could reducerevenue to Toledo anddamage regional cooperationon economic development.ing his support of the plan. Inaddition to Craig andMcNamara, CouncilmenLindsay Webb and PhilCopeland were also reportedto be supportive of theWilkowski plan though neitherwas able to attend lastweek’s news conference.According to Wilkowski,several other communitieshave already started similarprograms – Boulder, CO, Milwaukee,WI and the state ofNew York – although all are inthe infancy stages.Mike Bell Calls for RegionalWater Compact“We need to be able tobring to the table the abilityto use the water system forthe economic developmentof the region.”Bell emphasized that hisplan would not call for theCity of Toledo to sell itswater system. “This is avaluable asset that our taxpayershave built and maintainedover generations andwe should never give it up.”But he also noted that thewater system wasunderutilized as a resourcefor economic development.“We can further regionalgrowth,” the independentcandidate for mayor said.“We need to be more userfriendlyto our neighbors.”Bell spoke of his abilityto bring key players together.“My style is to beable to listen and find middleground. The key point isthat we need to loosen upour constraints. We haveto use our water to createeconomic developmentrather than as a money resource.”

Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education Section50 Men and Women 29th Annual Scholarships AwardsRecipientsSpecial to The TruthWoodcock BobbyCrockett Dana Dunn Lee Edwards Rushia Gant David Gatson TommyFifteen local minority highschool seniors will receivescholarships this weekendfrom the 50 Men and Womenof Toledo, Inc. The group, abyproduct of individuals whowere the primary sponsorsfor the United Negro CollegeFund, has given over 200mostly four-year renewablescholarships and more thanone million dollars to Toledoarea youth.The mission of the organizationstates that moniesraised will be used for theoverall goal of educating minorityyouth to further theireconomic, political and socialgrowth.James C. Caldwell, educator,civic leader, first area blackcorporate executive for a Fortune500 company and formerexecutive director of a communitycenter that now bearshis name, was the prime inspirationin forming thisgroup. He was elected its firstpresident and continues inthat capacity today.50 Men & Women of Toledo,Inc. ScholarshipThe purpose of this scholarshipis to provide the opportunityfor a highly motivatedacademic achiever tooff-set a major cost of attaininga college education. Thisaward is for $1,500, non-restrictive,renewable for 4 yearsand may be matched annually.Consideration requirementsare a 3.0 or higher GPA,4 years of English, 3 years ofmathematics and science, and2 years of social studies andforeign language.Dana CrockettCentral Catholic HighSchoolUniversity of ToledoPharmacyGPA 3.88Rushia EdwardsCentral Catholic HighSchoolKent StateNursing/CommunicationsGPA 3.28Amanda SuhrweierCentral Catholic HighSchoolUniversity of Notre DamePsychologyGPA 3.82Kevin Chad Ellis ScholarshipThis memorial scholarshipis dedicated to the memory ofKevin Chad Ellis. Considerationrequirements are a GPAof 2.5 or higher.David Kenneth GantCentral Catholic HighSchoolUniversity of ToledoCivil EngineeringGPA 3.7Regan WilliamsCalvin M. WoodwardHigh SchoolUniversity of ToledoSports BroadcastingGPA 3.21James C. Caldwell ScholarshipThe purpose of this scholarshipis to provide a collegeopportunity for a student whohas shown high academicpotential and career commitmentsto elementary and/orsecondary education. Thisaward is for $1,500, renewablefor 4 years. Considerationrequirements are a GPA3.0 or higher, 4 years of English,3 years of mathematicsand science, and 2 years ofsocial studies and foreignlanguage.Jasmine ShellsCentral Catholic HighSchoolUniversity of Notre DamePre-MedicineGPA 4.47Jeff WhiteCentral Catholic HighSchoolOhio State UniversityPediatricianGPA 3.7Bobby WoodcockCentral Catholic HighSchoolUniversity of SouthernCaliforniaEnvironmental ScientistGPA 3.98James B. Simmons, Jr.Memorial ScholarshipThe purpose of this scholarshipis to provide a collegeopportunity for a student whohas shown high academicpotential. This award is $1,500,non-restrictive, renewable for4 years, and may be matchedannually. Consideration requirementsare a 3.0 GPA orhigher, 4 years of English, 3years of mathematics andscience, and 2 years of socialstudies and foreign language.Amber MitchellToledo Early College HighSchoolUniversity of ToledoPharmacy - Doctor of PharmacyGPA 3.209Dennasia PattersonJesup W. Scott HighSchoolUniversity of ToledoComputer EngineeringGPA 3.67John A. Anderson MemorialScholarshipThe purpose of this scholarshipis to provide the opportunityfor the often forgottenaverage high schoolachiever who demonstratesthrough curriculum and standardtest scores the potentialto be successful in college.The award is for $1,000, restrictedto the University ofToledo, renewable and willbe fully matched by the University.Consideration requirementsare a 2.3 GPA orhigher, 4 years of English, 3years of mathematics andscience, and 2 years of socialstudies and foreign language.Tommy GatsonRogers High SchoolOhio State UniversityIndustrial Design EngineerGPA 2.30Camille RamseyJesup W. Scott HighSchoolUndecidedMedical FieldGPA 3.18O-I ScholarshipThis award is sponsoredby O-I, Inc. The award is for$3000 per year, renewable for4 years. The recipient musthave a GPA of 3.0 or higherand must be one who hasshown high academic potential.Emphasis is placed onThe Toledo Urban Federal Credit Unioncurrently located at 1339 Dorr Street, has just launched their“Brick Campaign”. The TUFCU has begun this campaign in aneffort to raise funds for the new building which will be built atthe corner of Detroit Avenue at Dorr Street. If you are interestedin purchasing a “Brick” as a part of the campaign the prices areas follows:$ 50.00 for each “Walkway” brick$100.00 for each “Vestibule” brick$500.00 for each “Archway” brickPlease call TUFCU at 419.255.8876to make your contribution TODAY!Bricks sold as of May 22, 2009science, math, business andengineering.Lee DunnToledo Technology AcademyLawrence TechnologicalUniversityIndustrial Operations EngineeringGPA 3.8Dr. Kay E. 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June 10, 2009The Sojourner’s Truth Page 7Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education SectionToledo’s Class of 2009 Shining StarsSojourner’s Truth StaffFor the first eight monthsof the academic year, weare battered by the badnews coming out of thetypical urban school district,Toledo being no exception– failed tests, lackof discipline, drop outs …Finally, the end of theyear arrives and the goodnews starts to pour in. Inthis area, for example,Greek letter organizationssuch as the Alpha KappaAlpha Sorority Inc, theDelta Sigma Theta Sorority,Inc, The Alpha Phi AlphaFraternity, Inc hand outscholarships to some of thebright lights among the highschool senior class.The 50 Men & Women,as chronicled on adjoiningpages, typically hands outscholarships to 15 to 25minority students at theirannual dinner.And The University ofToledo’s Toledo EXCELprogram holds its very owngraduation for its group ofminority students who havejust completed the four-yearprogram. This will be the17th annual EXCEL Commencement.This year’s 37 ToledoEXCEL students participatingin this weekend’s graduationceremony at NitschkeAuditorium have an averagegrade point average of3.43, with six students abovethe 4.0 mark. The averageACT score is 23 and 87percent will be attendingUT on a full-tuition scholarship.This year’s valedictorianand salutatorian at ScottHigh School were KeishayHuffman and Skyler Gregory,respectively.Huffman, who will beattending Bowling GreenState University in the fallto major in business administration,will be the firstmember of her family toattend college.Huffman set her sightson finishing first in her classearly in her Scott careerwhen she realized that hardwork was paying big dividends.She made up hermind to keep working hard,especially after being toldby faculty and staff thatshe could have a shot atbeing her class’s valedictorian.And, of course, hermother played a huge part inher daughter’s development.“My mother stayed onme – made sure I did myhomework,” says Huffman.“Especially when she foundout I could be at the top ofmy class … she kept onme.”Huffman was a memberof the chess, math and Afroclubs; played basketball andvolleyball; was class presidentand was a member ofthe National Honor Society.Gregory will be attendingThe Ohio State Universityand has not yet decidedon her major, but she doesknow that she would like acareer in the medical profession.Gregory never reallythought about becomingvaledictorian or salutatorianshe says. “I just did my workand kept at it.”Gregory played basketball,volleyball, softball, golf50 Men and Women(Continued from Page 6)and tennis during her yearsat Scott.She particularly creditsher uncle, Tyrone Gregory,for his help in guiding herScott’s valedictorian and salutatorian Keishay Huffmanand Skyler Gregorythrough the college applicationand scholarship process.Her uncle is the only othermember of her family toattend college.It’s a banner year for ouryoung scholars … as it isevery year.Congratulations toToledo’s other minority studentswho excelled and finishedat or near the top oftheir classes: Woodward’svaledictorian and salutatorian,Yalona Blair andDanille James; ToledoTechnology Academy’ssalutatorian Jaison Tucker;Toledo Early College’s salutatorianBreyonna Mathis.Hawkins Da Jaunteye Mitchell Amber Patterson DennasiaPhillips Allissa Ramsey Camille Shells JasmineSuhrweier Amanda White Jeff Williams Reganpotential. This award is for$1,500 per year and will bematched, restricted to theUniversity of Toledo and renewablefor four (4 years),matched annually. Considerationrequirements are a GPA3.0 or higher, 4 years of English,3 years of mathematicsand science, and 2 years ofsocial studies and foreignlanguage. Total - $12,000 for4 yearsDa Jaunteye’ HawkinsHorizon Science AcademyUniversity of ToledoCorporate LawyerGPA 3.76Allissa PhillipsSpringfield High SchoolBowling Green State UniversityLawyerGPA 3.39

Page 8The Sojourner’s Truth June 10, 2009Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education SectionToledoans Futrell and Perry Earn Advanced DegreesSpecial to The TruthAshley Futrell and RaviPerry, Ph.D., contributorsto The Truth over recentyears and long-time friendswho graduated from Toledohigh schools, both receivedadvanced degrees recentlyfrom prestigious East Coastuniversities.Futrell, a lobbyist onCapitol Hill in Washington,D.C., graduated with amaster’s degree on May 22in government from JohnsHopkins University. Futrellhas been in D.C. for a numberof years now, havingattended American Universityfor her undergraduatedegree in law and society.She will stay on with herlobbying firm in thenation’s capital.Furtrell graduated fromToledo Christian in 2002Ashley Futrell with mother Donna HughesFutrell and Sondra Spaulding – Spaulding is a Maumee Valley and Howard graduatecurrently serving as press secretary of a New York congressmanand is the daughter of Clydeand Donna Hughes.Perry earned a doctoratein political science on May24 from Brown Universityin Providence, RI. Perry attendedthe University ofMichigan for his undergraduatedegree in politicalscience and is also a 2001graduate of Central Catholic.Perry is heading to ClarkUniversity in Worcester,MA in the fall where he willbe an assistant professorin the Department of Governmentteaching African-American politics and researchmethods.Perry is the son of Robertand LaRouth Perry. Bothparents hold doctor of philosophydegrees.LaRouth Perry and Ravi PerryLeft:Perry and sister KaiBelow: Robert Perry, Ph.D.,and John Scott, Ph.D.

June 10, 2009The Sojourner’s Truth Page 9Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education Section *Education SectionMidwest Urban Newspaper1st Photography ClassGraduation EventBy Glenda BrownSpecial to The Truth“$500 Scholarship AwardWinner Is …Edward Tucker,Jr.”By Glenda D. BrownSpecial to The TruthThe Midwest Urban Newspaperheld its first photographyclass graduation on Friday,June 5, 2009 at The TruthArt Gallery, 1811 AdamsStreet. Family and friends ofthe graduates came out tosupport the graduates and toview their work along withthe art exhibit in the gallery.Councilwoman WilmaBrown congratulated theclass and shared words ofencouragement, especially toJeff Willis to continue thegood work he is doing in thecommunity. Wanda Terrell,president of NANPBWC attendedshowing support forWillis and his graudates. AlSmith and Ramon Tiggs, establishedphotographers,were also in attendance tosupport the graduates andthe event.Cersandra McPherson,NANPBWC Club sister wasthe guest speaker for thegraduating class. As shecongratulated the class, shealso spoke works of encouragementleaving the audience(Continued on Page 10)Statistics showthat in single parenthomes, about 84percent of custodialparents are mothers,and 16 perent whoare fathers.M.T.A.N. MoreThan A Notion,Foundation, Inc.mission is “To empowersingle parenthouseholds throughspiritual support,awareness,mentoring, and educationalprograms toincrease the numberof high schoolgraduates and maintainhealthy familyrelationships.”MTAN held its first board meeting at The Truth Art Gallery one year ago andwere excited recently to present a graduate from a single parent home with a$500 Scholarship at the Truth Art Gallery.On Thursday, May 28, 2009 MTAN honored Edward Tucker, Jr. graduate ofSt. John’s Jesuit High School.Karrie Mosley was the mistress of ceremony for the evening. CandaceBrown, daughter of Glenda Brown shared the history of MTAN with theaudience, highlighting the 2008 events including: The Graduation Celebration(Erie Street Market); Back To School Festival (Bethlehem Life Center); CollegePrep Workshop (Mott Branch Library) and the Women’s EmpowermentWorkshop (The Truth Art Gallery).The MTAN scholarship committee selected Tucker as the first recipient forthe 2009 MTAN $500.00 Scholarship Award. Tucker is the son of MichelleHughes-Tucker and the brother of Victoria Tucker. His mother calls Edward herblessing. Edward is an active and faithful member of Southern MissionaryBaptist Church. He attends Sunday School, Youth Group and he volunteerswhen needed.Karrie Mosley, CEO of Empower2Empower shared words of appreciationand encouragement with Edward’s mother, Michelle. MTAN presented her withflowers recognizing her for all of her love and support in raising a young African-American male in a single parent household.Pastor Tim Williams talked about his experiences as a high school graduateof Scott High School, and then a college graduate of Bowling Green University.He encouraged Edward in a message to “Endure No Matter What” as hecontinues on to college and to fulfill God’s purpose in his life and to also empowerother young men.While maintaining a 3.09 G.P.A. Edward has: ledd St. John’s seniors on aspiritual retreat, worked with St. Vincent’s medical staff, worked with disabledat St. Josephine’s, performed in St. John’s Marching Band for four years, servedas Youth Group President of Southern M.B.C., plays saxophone in the SouthernM.B.C. Choir. Edward worked at Krogers and also escorted Kiara Harris in thisyear’s 2009 Cotillion Event.Glenda Brown, founder and executive director of MTAN was overjoyed topresent Edward with the first $500 Scholarship Award. The ceremony concludedwith prayer for the family and tears began to flow. Refreshments wereserved and the guest congratulated Edwards on a job well done! Edward hasbeen accepted at and plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh.MTAN Board Members: Wanda Addie, Candace Brown, Karrie Mosley,Rev. Jerome Graham, Rev. Jeffrey Reed, Pastor Tim Williams and GlendaBrown. Visit our website for information about resources, events, donations, andvolunteering: www.mtan4singleparents.org or email:mtan4singleparents@yahoo.com.Single parent families may sign up to join MTAN’s mailing list to receiveinformation for upcoming events. All high school graduates from a single parenthousehold are invited to sign up for our College Support Club.MTAN 2009 Upcoming Events: African American Festival (July), Back ToSchool Festival (August) Women’s Empowerment Conference (Fall), A FamilyCelebration (December)

Page 10The Sojourner’s Truth June 10, 2009Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education Section • Education SectionComplaint filed with State Department of Education against Toledo Public Schools onBehalf of Students Seeking Special Education EvaluationsSchool system fails to identify students with educationalDisabilities and ignores requests for evaluations andServices.Special to The TruthAccording to an administrativecomplaint filed withthe Ohio Department of EducationOffice of ExceptionalChildren, Legal Aid of WesternOhio, Inc. (LAWO) andAdvocates for Basic LegalEquality, Inc. (ABLE) allegethat Toledo Public Schools(TPS) has violated federal lawby failing to adequately identifyand evaluate students whomay be disabled and in needof special education supportsand services in school.The 15-page administrativecomplaint outlines thedistrict’s failure to complywith federal and state lawspertaining to students withdisabilities. The complaintaims to bring the school districtinto compliance with theChild Find provisions of theIndividuals with DisabilitiesEducation Act (IDEA) and theOperating Standards for OhioEducational Agencies servingChildren with Disabilities.Child Find establishes thatpublic school districts havean affirmative duty to locate,identify and evaluate childrenwho may be disabled and provideservices to children whohave a disability and are inneed of special educationservices. If school employeesand the public schoolsystem fail to do so, they haveAs another school yearcomes to an end, many studentsare once again placingtheir backpacks in storage orare discarding them entirelyin anticipation of buying nextfall’s latest fashion trend.Owens Community College’sAlumni Association has takenthe initiative of once againorganizing a gently-used backpackdrive to provide new lifefor what many students considertheir mobile lifeline tolearning.The College’s Alumni Associationcommunity serviceendeavor, titled “Backpack tothe Future,” is currently acceptinggently-used or newbackpacks and new schoolsupplies from area residentsduring the summer months.Items collected, as part of the“Backpack to the Future” program,will be given to lowincomeelementary schoolchildren throughout North-defaulted in their legal obligationand may be liable tothe children who have beendenied services.In 1989, ABLE filed a lawsuitin the United States DistrictCourt against TPS forviolations of the Educationfor all HandicappedChildren’s Act (later amendedas IDEA) and the Ohio RevisedCode,including Child Find obligations.Rebecca S. et. al vOhio State Board of Education,et. al., no. C87-7239,(N.D. Oh. 1989). This lawsuitresulted in a settlement agreementrequiring TPS to developpolicies and practicesto ensure compliance withChild Find.“Almost two decadeslater, TPS continues to fail tocomply with the Child Findprovisions of IDEA,” saysABLE Attorney Ryan Wilson.“TPS’s failure to adequatelyimplement its ChildFind obligations is pervasiveand systemic. TPS has a historyof non-compliance withthis essential element of IDEAwhich ensures that studentswho need special educationservices are located and identified,”he adds.The experiences of theseven children named in thecomplaint reportedly reflectOwens Community College Assists SchoolChildren With ‘Backpack to the Future’Summer Supply Drivewest Ohio.“Owens CommunityCollege’s Alumni Associationis proud to once againcoordinate a program benefitingsuch a worthy cause,”said Kaye Koevenig, OwensCommunity Service Chair ofthe Alumni Association.“There are many low-incomefamilies that can barelyafford to pay their bills, andmay not be able to providetheir children with new supplies.Our goal is to ensurethat such occurrences do nothappen and that all childrenbegin their school year withnew educational resources.”In addition to the gentlyusedbackpacks and newbackpacks, individuals candonate crayons, markers,bottles of glue, glue sticks,colored pencils, pencils, pinkerasers, school boxes, pocketfolders, marbled coveredcomposition books andKleenex tissues. Area residentscan bring their charitabledonations to the Officeof Alumni Relations on theToledo-area Campus inPerrysburg Township and tothe Enrollment Services Officeon the Findlay-area Campusin Findlay.Since establishing the programin 2004, the OwensAlumni Association hasgiven over 1,150 backpacksand over 17,500 school suppliesto benefit disadvantagedchildren throughoutNorthwest Ohio.Since opening its doors in1965, Owens has providedhigher education to more than250,000 students. Owens’Alumni Association is committedto the personal andprofessional success ofalumni and students throughthe ongoing development ofvalue-added initiatives.a pattern of TPS officials failingto adequately respond tochildren facing significantchallenges in school, an inadequateschool based interventionpolicy, a lack of respectfor parental perspectiveand input and a lack ofurgency in ensuring that childrenstruggling in school receivethe additional servicesand supports that they needat the earliest possible time.The representative complainantsinclude childrenwith severe and diagnosedbehavior related challenges,children who have failed multiplegrade levels, childrenwho have been removed fromschool repeatedly for disciplinaryissues, and childrenwho struggle with basic skillsneeded to advance academically.According to the complaint,cases reflect a disregardfor parental input as eachshows TPS’s failure to takeparental requests for servicesand special education evaluationsseriously. “Not onlyhas TPS failed to affirmativelyidentify children who shouldbe suspected of having a disability,TPS has failed to adequatelyconsider parentalrequests for evaluations andhas failed to make a goodfaith effort to investigate parentalreferrals for specialeducation evaluations,”says LAWO Attorney KateMitchell.The complaint calls for theOffice for Exceptional Childrento investigate and providethe students named inthe complaint who have notyet been evaluated with anevaluation and compensatoryeducation services.The complaint also asksfor a review of the educationalrecords of all childrenwho have failed academicallyfor more than two quarters inany academic year, havebeen suspended or otherwiseremoved from school for morethan 10 days during anyschool year, or who have beendiagnosed with any medicalor mental health conditionwhich may impact their abilityto benefit from their educationand have provideddocumentation of such diagnosisto TPS.In addition, the complaintcalls for the appointment ofan expert to work with TPS todevelop a policy that includesthe implementation ofa number of interventions assoon as a child begins tostruggle in school with academicsor behavior relatedissues and to ensure thecompletion of a special educationevaluation within 90days of a parents request foran evaluation, 60 days ofparental consent or within 120days of a school based referralfor an evaluation.This case is the result ofwork by the Toledo Medical-Legal Partnership for Children(MLPC) and the EducationLaw practice at ABLE. “Anumber of students experiencingthese issues with theToledo Public Schools havebeen identified by the MLPC– a multidisciplinary collaborationof pediatricians, lawyers,and mental health providerswho work together toaddress a variety of legal issuesthat impact the healthand well-being of children,”says Mitchell.ABLE and LAWO are nonprofitlaw firms that providefree legal services to low-incomeresidents in 32 countiesof northwest and west centralOhio and to agriculturalworkers and immigration clientsthroughout the state.The MLPC is a partnershipamong ABLE, LAWO, St.Vincent Mercy Children’sHospital, and University Pediatricsat the University ofToledo College of Medicine.

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June 10, 2009The Blessings of the BikesSpecial to The TruthOn Saturday, June 6, theNew Psalmist True Church ofGod presented a Blessing ofthe Bikes for the motor cycleriders in the city and surroundingarea.Hundreds of bikers cameby to have their bikes blessedby Bishop Brehon L. Hall,senior pastor. The event,which lasted from 1 to 6 p.m.,provided the riders with freefood, music and vendors whosold patches and scarves.Wayman PalmerCommunity YMCA OffersFree Breakfast and Lunchto YouthSpecial to The TruthThe YMCA and JCC ofGreater Toledo is sponsoringa free food service programfor children under theage of 18 this summer, underthe Ohio Department ofEducation, USDA Food ServiceProgram for Children.The program will be held atthe Wayman Palmer CommunityYMCA, 2053 N. 14thStreet, and through a collaborativeeffort, with theThe Sojourner’s Truth Page 13Sofia Quintero Art and CulturalCenter at 1225 BroadwayStreet.The Wayman Palmer CommunityYMCA will offerbreakfast from 8:00 – 9:00 amand lunch from noon – 1:30pm.The Sofia Quintero Artand Cultural Center will offerlunch from 11:30 am – 1:00pm.The free food programmeals will meet the state nutritionalguidelines and beserved weekdays June 8through August 21 to anychild under the age of 18.Children under the age of 12should be accompanied bya parent or guardian.For more information,contact YMCA/JCC FoodProgram Administrator LoriThompson at 419-474-3995.Pastor Cedric BrockCelebrates 16 th Anniversaryat Mt. NeboSojourner’s Truth StaffRev. Cedric Brock and FirstLady Debra Brock are celebrating16 years of leadershipat Nebo MissionaryBaptist Church this month.The kickoff event was heldduring the afternoon serviceon Sunday, June 7 as PastorClifford Mayes of MacedoniaMBC and Bishop James A.Jennings, Jr of Detroit’sShield of Faith and their congregationsjoined thecongregants of Mt. Nebo.On Wednesday, June 10,the congregations ofToledo’s Serenity church ofGod in Christ and Mt. ZionMB will be the honoredguests.Next Sunday, June 14, theanniversary service will beTabernacle of Faith’sPastoral AnniversarySpecial to The Truthheld as Rev. Chapman of theCalvary Church of Detroitleads the tribute to Mt. Nebo’sfirst family. Kalvin Hughesand the Ambassador Choirwill be the musical guests.Rev. James C. Williams,III, senior pastor,and Min. Carletta Williams,first lady, celebratedtheir Third PastoralAnniversary at Tabernacleof Faith on Sunday,June 7 with a finalevent of this year’s celebrationduring 11 a.m.services. The guestspeaker for the culminationof the anniversarywas Rev. Paul Rhinehart,senior pastor, YadkinGrove Missionary BaptistChurch in Salisbury,NC.The final event followedan anniversarybanquet held the previousnight at the RamadaInn Secor Rd and a 7 p.m.Friday kickoff event heldat the church.This year’s servicewas especially noteworthybecause it was thefirst such event held at thechurch’s new location at 701W. Central.The Tabernacle of Faithwas originally located at thecorner of Detroit andBelmont but a fire destroyedthat edifice on January 8,2007. For 17 months the congregationgathered for servicesat the Ramada (thenthe Clarion) on Secor andmoved into the Central Avenuebuilding this past summer.James III had been associatepastor under his father,James, Jr., since 1996before being installed as seniorpastor three years ago.Tabernacle of Faith alsooversees the James C. WilliamsCenter for Advancement,a ministry that workswith ex-offenders and offersmentoring classes for childrenof offenders.“We minister to theRev. James C. Williams,III, senior pastor, andMin. Carletta Williamswhole man,” says JamesIII. Taking their cue fromJohn 10:10: “I am comethat you might have lifeand you might have itmore abundantly,” theWilliams believe that“salvation is necessarybut it’s just the beginning,”says the currentpastor.

Page 14The Sojourner’s Truth June 10, 2009Soul Food on the East Side? AbsolutelySojourner’s Truth StaffThe Serenity Family SoulFood Restaurant at 932Woodville Road openedabout three months ago tothe very great relief of thosefolks who do not want toleave East Toledo to getreal home-cooked soulfood.Which, of course, is whyit’s on the east side.“They did not have asoul food restaurant on thisside,” said co-ownerBishop M.C. McGhee, pas-tor of Serenity Church ofGod in Christ. “We’re tryingto do something tohelp.”It’s a family affair that’scome to the rescue. ErmaMcGhee, First Lady of Serenity,is the chef who overseesthe kitchen’s productionof chicken, fish, bakedbeans, green beans, hushpuppies, macaroni andcheese, along with other traditionalsoul food delicacies.McCardell McGhee,Robert McGhee, VincentMcGhee, CandusMcCardell, Rebecca William,Alicia Henneman,Victoria Williams, ValerieMcKee and PrincessAnderson are all part of thestaff as well.The menu is studdedwith seafood specialtiessuch as whiting, catfish,tilapia and shrimp. Chickenwings and burgers are alsoavailable as are an array oflighter offerings such aschicken and shrimp salads.In addition to the menu, afull buffet is available duringall hours the restaurantis open.The Serenity Family SoulFood Restaurant is openTuesday through Saturdayfrom 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and onSunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.For take out orders, call 419-671-6265.Place your ad inThe Black Market PlaceCall Pam at419-243-0007Black MarketPlaceHomes HANDYMAN For Sale! ! ! ! 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June 10, 2009CLASSIFIEDSPage15NORTHGATEAPARTMENTSNow Accepting Applications1 AND 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTSMature Adult Community for Persons 55 andOlder or Mobility Impaired. Rent Based on Income.Heat, Appliances, Drapes and CarpetingIncluded. Call Call (419) 729-7118 for details.ATTENTION ALL MOMS!!!Are you between the ages of 18-40 and feel thatyou are HOT?Looking for beautiful, physically fit and fabulousmoms for an equally fashionable project. Call419.870.8757 for details or an audition if you orsomeone you know fits this profile.Attention All VendorsJoin us for this year’s 5 th Annual AfricanAmerican FestivalTo be heldSaturday, July 11 – Sunday, July 12, 2009AtThe University of Toledo’s Scott Park CampusContact Suzette Cowell at 419.255.8876 formore informationCall TODAY - Space is limited!!Boy Scouts of AmericaParaprofessionalErie Shores Council is seeking Paraprofessionalsfor leadership positions in Cub and Boy Scouts.Previous Scouting experience preferred.Resumes to:Fax 419/241-6769 / erieshores@bsamail.orgESC, Scoutreach DivisionPO Box 337Toledo OH, 43604Scott Class of ’69 40 th ReunionFriday and Saturday, July 24-25, 2009Ramada Hotel 3536 Secor RdContact Evelyn Wilson (419-246-9568) or MaryLarkett (419-536-9544)AuditionsK-8 th grades with parents9 th – 12 th grades and 12 th grade graduates w/IDAll areas of performingRegistration fee $10 – only 30 slotsSaturday, May 23, 2009A# Sharp Performing Arts Workshop(A division of The Next Step Program, Inc.)Summer Theater11:30 am to 1:30 pmHouse of Bread CenterAdjacent to Bethlehem Baptist Churchon the corner of Auburn and BancroftWanted Barbers & BeauticiansKings & Queens SalonFor booth rentalCall Ed Phillips at 419-290-4953New owners!!Secretary Available!Certified Professional Secretary/Microsoft OfficeSpecialist is available for your project or on “asneeded”/interimbasis. 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Call 419-708-0447 orvisit www.tutoringinyourhome.comPUBLIC NOTICELucas County Children Services (LCCS) is issuinga Request for Proposal (RFP) for an AlternativeSchool Suspension/Expulsion Services Program.The goal is to provide children who have behavioraland academic problems and who have been suspendedor expelled from school, regardless of duration,an alternative setting to go to that meets theiracademic and social/emotional needs in a therapeuticand supportive learning environment.LCCS is seeking proposals from public and privateagencies and individuals capable and willing to, at aminimum, collaborate with children’s home schoolsand LCCS, assist with homework completion, provideacademic instruction/assistance, and promote/coachappropriate academic and social behaviors.RFP materials will be available from 9:00 a.m.June 8 through 4:00 p.m. June 22, 2009 at 705 AdamsSt., Toledo, Ohio, 43604. To make arrangements topick up an RFP packet, call 419-213-3658. Anapplicant information meeting regarding the RFP willbe held June 22, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in Room #913 atthe above address.The deadline for submitting completed proposals(NO FAX) is 4:00 p.m. on July 9, 2009. No proposalwill be accepted after that deadline.By Dean Sparks, Executive DirectorLucas County Children ServicesDirector, University Media Relations[No. 991205]University Communications & MarketingOpportunity for a Director of University MediaRelations to assist the Associate Vice President inproviding leadership in university communicationsand proactive media relations. To promote Kent StateUniversity in strategic and meaningful ways throughwriting, gathering information and other duties asdesignated.Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Journalism,Public Relations or related field and five years experienceworking with print, broadcast, and electronicnews media.Application Deadline: June 11, 2009.For a complete description of this position and toapply online, visit our jobsite at: http://jobs.kent.edu.All documents submitted to Kent State Universityfor employment opportunities are public records andsubject to disclosure under the Ohio Public RecordsLaw.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerChild Advocate/Facilities ManagerThe YWCA’s Battered Women’s Shelter is seekingto fill a full-time position. Responsibilities includeworking with children in the program, implementingrecreational, educational activities, and conductingassessments. As the Facilities Manager, you will beresponsible for the day to day operations of theshelter. Position requires experience working withchildren, and knowledge domestic violence issues.Flexible work hours, valid drivers license required.Bachelors Degree preferred in Education, EarlyChildhood, Social Work, or related field. Salary:$11.03FINAL DEADLINE: June 19, 2009SUBMIT RESUME TO:PERSONNEL DIRECTOR/BWSYWCA1018 JEFFERSON AVE.TOLEDO, OHIO 43604admin@ywcatoledo.orgEQUAL OPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER/PROVIDERBENEFITS & OPPORTUNITIESIN THE AIR NA-TIONAL GUARDAges 17-37Looking for potentialAIRMEN/OFFICERSFor pre-qualifications,call or emailMsgt. NOVARROGIBSON, (Ret.) USAF419 464-2361novarro.1@netzero.comPublic NoticeThe public is hereby invited to review and commenton the proposed American Recovery & InvestmentAct Funded Project for the Economic PlanningAssociation of Greater Toledo, Inc. (EOPA). The planmay be reviewed at EOPA’s office located at 505Hamilton Street, Toledo, OH. Thursday, June 11 th –Friday, June 12 th , 2009 between the hours of 8:00 am– 5:00 pm. Comments should be submitted to theabove office before 5:00 pm, June 12 th , 2009. Allcomments will be kept on file and will be open forpublic review.For further information, contact Eric W. Slack,Interim Director of Planning at (419) 242-7304 ext.1402Notice to Bidders:Inquiry # FY09-130, (Project # 0110-09-609) for Scott Park Athletic Concessions for the University of Toledo.Sealed bids for this project must be clearly marked with the project number on all inner and outer envelopes and/or shipping containers. Bids must be addressed and delivered to the University of Toledo, Facilities andConstruction, Plant Operations, Room 1100, 2925 E. Rocket Drive, MS 216, Toledo, Ohio 43606 before 1:00p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2009. Bids will be publicly opened that same day at 1:05 p.m. in the Plant OperationsBuilding, Room 1000. Copies of Plans, Specifications, and Bid Forms may be obtained from Becker Impressions,4646 Angola Road, Toledo, Ohio 43615. Call 419-385-5303 for an appointment to pick up bid package. A costof $35.00 will be charged per set. Any further information may be obtained from Paul Sullivan of Paul R. SullivanJr. AIA LLC at 419-266-2733.One Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Plant OperationsBuilding, Room 1000, at the University of Toledo, 2925 E. Rocket Drive, Toledo, OH 43606. Total Bid Guarantyand Contract Bond are required per section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. EDGE Participation Goal: 5%.Project Estimate: $193,185.00; Breakdown: General Const: $153,385.00; Plumbing: $18,300.00; HVAC: $n/a& Electrical: $21,500.00.

Page 16On Saturday, June 13from noon to 5 p.m. theToledo Museum of Artand its Committee forCultural Diversity willpresent the fifth annualJuneteenth Celebration.This free festival featuresmusic, dance, film, artdemonstrations, food, andhands-on art activities.Most activities, parking,and admission to the Museumare free.The first Juneteenthevent was a spontaneouscelebration that tookplace on June 19, 1865when President AbrahamLincoln’s EmancipationProclamation was readfor the first time in Texas.When the more than250,000 enslavedAftrican Americans inthat state heard the newsthey were free, a morethan 130-year tradition ofannual celebrations wasborn.The Museum’s Committeefor Cultural Diversity(CCD) initiatedThe Sojourner’s Truth June 10, 2009TMA Celebrates African American Identity with FifthAnnual Juneteenth FestivalSaturday, June 13, 2009, Noon-5 P.M.TMA’s first JuneteenthCelebration in 2005 andcontinues to provide guidanceand assistance in theplanning and productionof the festival. As an adhoc committee ofthe Museum’s Board ofDirectors, the CCDstrives to encouragegreater awareness andunderstanding of Toledo’sculturally diverse communityand to ensure the reflectionof this cultural andethnic heritage in theMuseum’s offerings. Volunteersare still neededto assist with Juneteenthactivities; interested partiesshould contact the volunteeroffice at 419-254-5771, extension 7390. Acomplete listing ofJuneteenth activities is attached.All events arefree unless ticketing is indicated.Juneteenth ActivitiesListSaturday, June 13,2009Rhythm of the DayLocal singers, dancers,and musicians will get youmoving to the beat, tappingyour toes and singingout loud. All Rhythmof the Day performancestake place on the PeristyleTerrace.Kaye Cook PraiseDancersNOON – 12:45 P.M. |Peristyle TerraceFunga Alafia! I WelcomeYou! Join in as theKaye Cook Praise Dancersbegin the day with theFunga or WelcomeDance that also celebratesthe harvest.KGB (Motown)1:00–2:00 P.M.| PeristyleTerraceFunk Nation featuringspecial guest RonRicks (funk & hip hop)2:45–3:45 P.M.| PeristyleTerraceDamen Cook &Friends (jazz)4:00–5:00 P.M.| PeristyleTerraceDemos, Performances,& EventsProgram: LathropHouseNoon – 5:00 P.M. |Canaday Gallery EntranceJoin the Metroparksof the Toledo Area tolearn more about thisnewly restored stop onthe Underground Railroad.Guided Tour: Africanand African AmericanArt1:30 – 2:15 P.M. | LibbeyCourtJoin a TMA Docentfor an enlightening gallerytour of highlights byAfrican and AfricanAmerican artists.Poetry Reading: “CC”Chawone Ardrey1:45–2:15 P.M. |GlasSalonC.C. shares her poemsabout overcomingadversity in her life.JJ Express (percussion)2:00–2:15 P.M.| MonroeStreet TerraceDemonstration: CivilWar Military Drills by theOhio 5th Infantry RegimentU.S. Colored Troop2:15–2:30 P.M. | MonroeStreet TerraceThe troops of the reactivatedCompany Cbring history to lifethrough Civil War militarydrill reenactments.Meet the Artists:Charles Gabriel, RamonTiggs, Ramon Keys3–5 P.M. | CommunityGalleryMeet the artists behindthe lens in the exhibitionJuneteenth: Photographyin Focus.Storytelling: Wil Clay3:15-4:15 P.M.,GlasSalonWil Clay, illustrator ofchildren’s books and storyteller,will enthrall youwith stories about the Africanand African Americanexperience. He willhave on display many ofhis books and severaloriginal illustrations. Onelucky person will be chosenfrom the audience tomodel for a quick 15minute portrait which willbe theirs to take home.Art Hours: African-InspiredGlass Beads1, 2, 3, & 4 P.M. | GlassPavilionUse a small torch to“flamework” glass beadswith African-inspiredcolor schemes. Tickets,$15 for members and $25for nonmembers, are requiredand can be purchasedby calling the Museumstarting Tuesday,June 9. Adults and accompaniedchildren aged14 years and older arewelcome.Art Hours: WarmGlass Painted Tiles2, 3, & 4 P.M. | GlassPavilionTickets, $15 for membersand $25 for nonmembers,are requiredand can be purchased bycalling the Museum startingTuesday, June 9.Adults and accompaniedchildren aged 14 yearsand older are welcome.Glassblowing Demonstrations1, 2, 3, & 4 P.M. | GlassPavilionLocal artists share theirtechniques for workingmolten glass into dazzlingworks of art.Throughout the DayFamily Activity StationsNoon – 5 p.m. | TMAcampusA wide variety ofhands-on art activities willbe going on at stationsacross the TMA campusincluding face painting,basket weaving, maskmaking, community artprojects, sidewalk drawing,print making andmuch more.Film: Follow theDrinking GourdRuns continuouslyNoon - 5 P.M. | ClassicCourtThis film follows youngMary Prentice and herfamily as they make theirway north to freedom.Decorate your own gourdinspired by the story.Film: Quincy Jones inthe PocketRuns continuouslyNoon–3:00 P.M. | LittleTheaterGet a closer look at thelife and work of one ofthe most far-reaching talentsof the 20 th century.Film: The World ofNat King ColeRuns continuously 3:00P.M. – 4:30 P.M.| LittleTheaterGet to know the manbehind the voice throughinterviews and never-before-seenperformances.Gallery ExplorationsNoon – 5 p.m. | TMAGalleriesEmbark on a selfguidedgallery hunt forTMA collection favoritesand new acquisitions byAfrican or AfricanAmerican artists. Stop byany Museum entrance fora pamphlet.Quality of Life andHealth Organization DisplaysNoon – 5 p.m. | MonroeStreet TerraceMaintain and improveyour health and well-beingwith information fromlocal quality-of-life organizations.Ohio 5th Infantry RegimentU.S. ColoredTroopsNoon.–5 P.M. | GlassPavilion GroundsThe troops of the reactivatedCompany Cshare how AfricanAmericans met the challengesof surviving duringthe Civil War.Exhibition:Juneteenth: Photographyin FocusNoon – 5 P.M. | CommunityGalleryExplore photographyby local African Americanartists.Food BoothsNoon – 5 P.M.Enjoy delectabledishes from the MuseumCafé, Glass Pavilion CoffeeBar and vendors alongMonroe Street.