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Just say no to 2Issue 2 — the proposed constitutional

amendment seeking to reform our redis-tricting process — is not the right solution. As a member of the Ohio community, I recognize that the redistricting process needs change. But as a member of the legal community, I am voting no on Issue 2 for one simple reason — it inappropri-ately involves Ohio's judiciary in one of the most high-stakes political processes we undergo — redistricting.

Judges were never intended to be part of a political process like redistricting. The judiciary must remain fair, impartial and independent to interpret the laws and the constitution. Their job is to be the umpire, not the player on the field. Let's keep it that way. On November 6, vote no on Issue 2.

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If you've got a thing for fruit smoothies, you'll want to visit Jamba Juice, set to open soon at Westfield Franklin Park Mall. Much ado has been made of the super perky environ-ment at the stores (re: Saturday Night Live); we'll be visiting for a pumpkin smash smoothie to see for ourselves! 5001 Monroe St. Facebook.com/JambaJuiceToledo.

Matryoshka, a new Russian deli and grocery store, has opened in Sylvania, at the corner of McCord and Brint. For more info see Poppers on pg. 31.

Maumee's Celtic Irish Tavern has closed. The pub was an attempt at reviv-ing the location, formerly Maumee Chop House and Table Forty 4, with a new theme and menu, but unfortunately the luck of the Irish wasn't enough to keep it afloat.

The owner of Invision Salon is "taking things to the next level" with a new loca-tion at 1635 Tollgate Rd. in Maumee (next to the Cookie Lady). They moved from their former Parkway Plaza location to provide a space for hair styling and nail services, and to add a meditation room, massage, reflexology and reiki. 419-893-6007. www.invisionsalon.com.

New fine dining lo-cale Element 112 is celebrating their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 1 at 5 pm in downtown Sylva-nia. 5737 N. Main St. Facebook.com/ Element112.

New hangout Stu-dio Z Cafe and Listening Room

recently opened north of the border. Owner Laura Kreger boasts of "the best coffee around." 29 S. Monroe St., Monroe, Michigan. 734-244-5930. Facebook.com/StudioZCafe.

Medicine distributed with a personal, old-fashioned touch? That's the draw at the new, locally-owned Westgate Family Pharmacy in Cricket West. Pharmacist and owner Najwa Kassem, who managed Rite Aid's prescription department for more than a decade, left the chain retail environment to offer a more "personal interaction between the customer and the pharmacist." 3147 W. Central Ave. 419-531-0000. Facebook page: Westgate Family Pharmacy.

A vote that counts Toledo native Wanda Butts is on the map on a national scale. The founder of The Josh Project, a nonprofit swimming and water safety organization, has been named a Top Ten CNN Hero of 2012 — and our votes will decide whether she is named the one and only CNN Hero of the Year. Butts founded The Josh Project after losing her son in a drown-ing accident, turning her struggle into a worthy cause by teaching children in the community how to swim. The award comes with a $250,000 prize that, if Butts wins, will be used to build an Aquatic Center in Toledo. Voting is online at CNNHeroes.com and will run through Wednesday, November 28 at midnight. –ML

The bright ideaWant more a-ha moments? Author and creativity

guru Jim Link believes light bulb ideas are possible for every sort of mind with practice and a disciplined approach — he'll present a two-hour workshop ex-plaining how at the AdClub Toledo's Creativity Innovation Summit on Wednesday, November 7. Link, the author of IDEA-LINKS: The New Creativity, has given the same talk to executives from Kraft to General Mills, so you'll be in good company.

$79. 7:30am-12:30pm. Hilton Garden Inn, 6165 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. www.adclubtoledo.org/adworks. —AO

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Tricks aren’t just for kidsWe go trick-or-treating at the homes of (Toledo’s) rich and famous to find out who’s handing out full-size candy bars (and who’s keeping their lights off!).

And we announce the winner of our Dining Guide Sexiest Server contest! (Hint: she loves to eat cake!)


The track is empty save for the humming Supra ready to explode into the record books. No pressure on the driver — he and his dedicated crew have the steel-eyed confidence that a seven second run (at a speed of more than 200 miles per hour) is attainable. The green light blinks on and the car tears through the track, crossing the finish line to a chorus of cheers from the crew.

It’s just another workday for Don Summerton and Russ Maskey.

Founded in 2005, Summerton and Maskey’s Accelerated Performance Engineering specializes in high performance race cars -— either enhancing parts and engines or testing their own models. Their version of the Toyota Supra has been hailed by various journals and national magazines, earning cover stories in the likes of Import Tuner, where it was called the ‘World’s Fastest Supra.’

“We grew up drag racing in the late 90s, so we fell into the high performance world. Once we opened Accelerated we raised our standards for customizing engines and started seeing international recognition for what we do,” says Summerton.

Considered the car by Summerton and Maskey growing up, the Supra

became the focus of their competition with rival companies. “We brought on clients that were willing to fund a race team — travelling, expenses, etc. We just kept pushing and pushing to the point [where] we’re running at 200 miles per hour consistently in a car with a stock 1990s suspension and a stock 1990s rear end. It’s had a lot of admiration from V8 guys because of the parts that we re-work to handle the horsepower,” Summerton says.

Accelerated is now creating new parts for the 2013 Scion BRZ, parts that no one else has access to. Oh, and they hold all of the standing records for the car, a feat considering they compete with much larger Asian companies for the honor. “We’ve gone head to head with Japanese manufacturers who do hundreds of millions in revenue and we’ve held them off because we can adapt, and that’s what we did with the Subaru,” Summerton says.

Accelerated claims a variety of clients, from race enthusiasts in Arizona to Middle Eastern sheikhs in

Dubai, and looks to continue their string of successes, breaking records for the fastest Supras around. Summerton said all the accolades make the job satisfying. “It helps having people from all over the world giving us the push or a pat on the back because it’s saying the ends justify the means for what we’re doing.”

Accelerated Performance Engineering, an automotive performance shop, is located at 2634 Tremainsville Rd. 419-474-7170. acceleratedperformance.com.

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Justin Brighty attends more high-profile events than most of us watch on TV — the NBA All-Star Game, space shuttle launches, the Oscars, the Repub-lican debates in North Carolina, univer-sity speeches by the Dalai Lama, and every NFL Championship Game since Super Bowl XL. Brighty attends with work, not play, on his mind — he's the security director for Security Detection Metal Detectors. The Sylvania company supplies x-ray, metal detectors and body scanners nationwide. He answered our questions about the business’ national success, and whether he'd go through those notorious body scanners himself.

What‘s the most recent event you've provided equipment for?

We just finished up with the general assembly in New York City for the United Nations in September, where we set up X-ray machines and metal detectors. That’s a very high profile event.

Your job sounds glamorous.It’s a little bit of a misconception,

because we’re working while everyone else is having fun. You get to go to some nice places every once in a while, but it’s not all fun and games.

Is it like Men In Black-level protocol — lots of sunglasses?

We supply the equipment, and wher-ever the equipment is set up there are operators there. We train them on how to operate the equipment, so we’re kind of like one of the guys in the background making sure everything is running smoothly.

As unfortunate as it was, did 9/11 create a boom in business for you?

We were in business well before 9/11. You’d be surprised at the amount of peo-ple that were using the equipment before then, but it definitely expanded after 9/11. We were doing other smaller events in urban areas, where they were concerned about gun and knife crime. Now you have to worry about terrorism.

What's the difference between political events and big sporting events, security-wise?

The Super Bowl is a Level One national security event, so that’s just as tight as any political event.

How much work goes into providing security for a large event like the Super Bowl?

The Super Bowl is like the Holy Grail of security jobs. It's what we normally do, but on a grand scale, where everyone, even celebrities, goes through security. The Super Bowl is only one day, but we're there three weeks beforehand clearing vendors and TV crews.

At least you get to go to the Super Bowl every year, right?

My friends think I always get to see the Super Bowl, but we're too busy. It's work, you know. None of us actually gets to see the game.

Will metal detectors become archaic with the arrival of full-body scanners?

There’s not really much more technol-ogy-wise that can surpass metal detectors and x-ray machines. With body scanners you’re dealing with a whole other privacy issue and a whole other price tag. Getting a body scanner installed is about $185,000, where a typical walk-through detector is about $3,500. So it would never be practical to set up 30 body scanners for an event.

The body scanners endured a bit of controversy when they first de-buted. Would you be willing to walk through one?

Oh, yeah. We’re a distributor for L3 Communications, which make the body scanners, and they’re not harmful at all. It’s more dangerous to be on your cell phone or stand near your microwave than it is to go through one of these body scanners. The media makes them out to be more intrusive than they are. How our machines work is they show a standard sil-houette regardless of size or body type and the computer recognizes certain objects and highlights them in red. I go through them all the time, with all the traveling I have to do.

Does working in security make you more paranoid than the average person?

Because of the line of business I’m in, you’re always sort of keeping your eye out. You almost have to think about that — wherever there’s a large group of people gathering, those are targets. As a country, we need to keep this going and not let our guard down, because that’s what these terrorists are waiting for. So hopefully it never comes to the point where we do start to put our guard down.

For more info, visit www.securitydetection.com.

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Grace of the seasonA thank you to our veterans

By Alison Wood-Osmum

Flight of heroesIn light of Veteran’s Day on Monday, November 12, World War II, Korean and Vietnam

vets are encouraged to apply for the Northwest Ohio’s Honor Flights to Washington D.C. The day-long excursions provide free air and ground transportation, meals, and tours of all war memorials (including the Women in Military Service Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery). The trips are supported through fundraisers, sponsors and donations. “Some

flight hubs have folded due to lack of funding,” says David Chilson, local media coordinator, who hopes that will never happen here.

“This journey is like no other. These men and women form bonds of camaraderie and acceptance stemming from an understanding of shared expe-riences and emotions,” Chilson says. The program takes great care to ensure the veterans feel hon-ored and thanked. Highlights include a wonderful ceremonial send off and homecoming and a hero’s welcome at the destination.

Since the WWII memorial wasn’t completed until 2004, organizers have a sense of urgency es-pecially for aging WWII vets. They want as many as possible to see the memorial (an estimated 1,000 vets die every day). “We want to honor them with this experience of a lifetime — to let them know their sacrifice is appreciated and remembered.”

Go to honorflightnwo.org for veteran applications, to donate, host fundraisers/ presentations and volunteer. Veterans of more recent conflicts may apply for consideration. Priority is given to WWII vets and terminally ill vets. An accompanying medical team, wheel chairs and escorts are provided.

Seize the seasonDon’t let these last gorgeous, colorful moments of

autumn in the city escape you. There’s still time to relish the remaining bits of brightness clinging to the trees as you bike, hike, or roller blade sunny skies. Enjoy the tree-lined University/ Parks Trial (convenient access off Wildwood Metropark’s Lot 7, 5100 W. Central Ave, metroparkstoledo.com). While on the trail don’t miss the Southview Prairie Restoration Area as you travel toward King Road.

For a slower paced interlude and great skyline views take the stone staircase at the corner of Adams and Summit in downtown and walk the winding, inlaid labyrinths set within the lovely gardens at the Trinity Epis-copal Church Plaza (316 Adams St, at St. Clair) Downtown parking is free weekends and on weekdays 11am-2pm and after 5pm.


Downtown DelightsDowntown Sylvania / Thursday, November 8

The Downtown Sylvania Association is inviting all of Northwest

Ohio and Southeast Michigan to come and explore the small busi-

nesses that bring this historic Main Street to life. Enjoy the sights

and sounds of the holiday season as the shops and bistros open

their doors with wonderful refreshments, entertainment and raffles

throughout the night. New this year is “A Taste of the Holidays”

wine tasting event on the corner of Main & Maplewood for $10.

A Nun’s Life Ministry

ACE Hardware

Angela’s Angels & Antiques

Beautiful Blooms by Jen

Bel-Main Upholstering

Brooks Florist

C’est La Vie

Chandler Café

Choconotes

Dragonfly Tea Cottage

Fried Marbles

Harmony in Life

Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles

Herbally Radiant

Hudson Gallery

JEM Photography

Keith’s Hair Design

Kevin Charles

KeyBank

Lady C

Limelite Boutique

Main Street Hair Design

Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath

Reve Salon

Shear Madness Hair Salon

Sodbuster Bar & Grill

The Pink Door Boutique

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Dennis Kucinich, both Democrats, to face each other in last March’s primary, ensuring that one would be elimi-nated from Congress.

Isolating Democratic voters in oddly drawn districts allows maximizing the number of districts that are ma-jority Republican. The result is a likely representation in Congress that will include 12 Republicans and only 4 Democrats next year.

District 9 is the poster child for the fact that redis-tricting is broken. The redrawing of District 9 clearly

violates the spirit of the law. It is certainly not com-pact, is only contiguous if the fish in the Sandusky Bay can vote, and splits Toledo between Districts 9 and 5.

Issue 2 on the November ballot, an amendment to the Ohio Constitution Article XI, at-

tempts to take politicians out of the redistricting process in the

hope that a sane alternative might be found, ensuring truly compact, contiguous districts which represent the fact that Ohio is split evenly between the major parties. Here are its major changes to the current process:

Creates the 12-member Ohio Citizens Independent Redistricting •Commission to establish the boundaries for Ohio’s state legisla-tive and congressional districts.

Provides for the process whereby the commission is appointed •and who is ineligible to serve. The Commission is chosen by a pan-el of judges. Those ineligible include those who have been state or federal elected officials and their families, employees of state or federal offices, or lobbyists within the past ten years; candidates for said offices or political party officials and employees within the past five years; major party donors within the past two years; and those who haven’t voted in two of the last three general state and federal elections.

Charges the commission with drawing districts using four criteria: •community preservation; competitiveness, meaning no district has a massive swing toward any one party; representational fair-ness, balancing all districts statewide; and compactness.

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How does the redrawn district change the responsibilities of the Congressperson of the 9th?

We have always had the longest share of the Ohio coast in our district, now with this map, we will have the second largest coastal district for the entire Great Lakes — sec-ond to the Upper Peninsula that has more moose than people. But we have people. We have big communities like Lakewood and Parma; we have many more municipalities and a fifth county added to the district.

How do you balance very different commu-nities like Lakewood and inner-city Toledo that are two hours apart?

It requires a great deal more effort, be-cause each community has its own needs and its own agenda. It’s very hard to deliver in the short term, because many projects take a number of years to really get under way. There are many challenges for educa-tion, many challenges for the development of infrastructures. Things that I call basics.

How do you meet those basic needs over the next few years?

It’s going to take great cooperation among all those involved.

Do you think we have that sort of coopera-tion right now?

I see the district having great poten-

tial to bring people together across the coast and talk about our common

interests and common challenges, whether it’s financing core developments, whether it’s financing the development of new en-ergy systems to make us more competitive, whether it’s the branding that we give our coast so that we are viewed as a four-season affordable Hilton Head. We need to bring them together. I see a way of building on our strengths.

What’s the ninth district’s greatest envi-ronmental concern?

The future of Lake Erie, the health of Lake Erie, the sustainability of Lake Erie and all of its major tributaries.The Maumee River is the largest tributary. But we have other rivers — the Black River, the Cuya-hoga River.

Has combating the Asian Carp problem be-come more collaborative since we talked about a year ago?

There’s more public awareness about how serious the challenge is. I actually have in my purse some buttons that were given to me yesterday: ‘Stop The Asian Carp But-tons’. The real answer lies in creating a sep-aration at Chicago.

Has the political infighting about the ways to handle the problem gotten any better?

It’s huge.

Congresswoman marCy kaptur

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What can you do for the district that your opponent can’t?

Actually serve the people as opposed to the party. I firmly be-lieve that both parties serve themselves and not the constituents they claim to serve, so I wouldn’t serve one pac, one union, one cor-poration — it would be everybody. What is the district’s biggest concern and how do you propose to fix it?

The biggest concern I get from people comes down to jobs, the economy. It’s amaz-ing how many times I go to someone’s house and they tell me that their neighbors had to move to another state in order to find work, or their children, when they get done with high school or college, are going to have to leave the area to find work. That creates a lot of hardship for families. We have I-75, we have I-80/90, we have Lake Erie: Why don’t we have business in the area staying. It re-ally just comes down to taxes and regula-tions.

What are the specific small business regu-lations you would want to take a look at?

There is actually quite a few, but getting into it doesn’t serve a purpose right now. Small businesses can’t compete with large businesses when it comes to regulations. Large businesses have cash on hand and they have lobbyists in Washington DC. They are able to adhere to the new EPA stan-dards or they are able to lobby. Where small

businesses aren’t able to do that, so they go out of business.

During the last election what was it like be-coming an overnight symbolic focal point of the presidential debates?

My privacy was gone. [laughs]. People who don’t really know me hated me, people who don’t really know me loved me. It was very surreal and weird — it still is. I’m still not used to it. I do think some of the stuff that I say represents people’s views and I take that very seriously.

I saw that you made a blog post about a month ago in which you say the media has treated you unfairly. What issue about you have they blow out of proportion?

There’s four years of it, so it’s hard to pick one out. I talked about illegal immigra-tion, and that was definitely taken out of context. I prefaced the whole illegal immi-gration thing in Phoenix with, ‘Here’s a joke, and the liberal media is going to go to town on it.’ That has always been left out.

With the exception of the president, the most Super-Pac dollars have been spent to slam your campaign. Why do you think you’re so heavily targeted?

It’s no surprise when you look at who’s lined up on the other side — Karl Rove, The Koch Brothers: the people who want to see people like me lose. I stood up against Wall Street interests with my legislation to break up the six largest banks, I stood up against the Chinese and corporates that outsource jobs to level the playing field and I’ve stood up, obviously, to the oil industry with my leg-islation on eliminating their tax breaks. It’s no surprise they put this kind of money in. I think people start asking themselves: Why do people put this much money in? Who are these people? And you figure it’s those spe-cial interest groups that want me defeated..

Has this been the most intense race you have ever been a part of?

There’s way more money. They spent $19.5 million now and by the time you write this it will be close to $20 million. They spend about a million and a half a week — and that’s

just television, that doesn’t count radio, the billboards and all that. And, more impor-tantly, many of the claims they have made in these ads aren’t true and have been proven not to be true. Even the Columbus Dispatch, which is maybe the most conservative paper in the state, has called my opponents cam-paign ‘The Big Lie’. And even papers that haven’t endorsed me before are saying, ‘how low can Mandel go.’

What do you think is the most ridiculous ac-cusation your opponent has thrown at you?

The most ridiculous one is that I have been absent; my voting record is 99 percent. I have never missed, except when my mom was dying and when my daughter graduated. Those kinds of things. And he’s just trying to distract from the fact that he hasn’t done his job as State Treasurer. It’s sort of a Karl Rove way of looking at it: You take your big-gest weakness and try to turn it into a posi-tive — Lie about the other guy. And that’s really what he has done with this.

Vs.senator sherroD brown Josh manDel

If reelected, how can you contribute to eco-nomic growth in Ohio?

In your community, what we have done with the auto industry has turned around that community. There are thousands of jobs now at the Jeep plant and the GM transmis-sion plant in Toledo, all these auto supply companies, auto parts makers, the auto as-sembly plants. They’re doing well now and have been hiring because of our actions and we are going to continue those efforts to step up and fight for jobs. Really, the difference in many ways is that their view of the world is, the Romney/Bush way, is to cut taxes for the rich and hope it trickles down. What we are doing, The Obama way, is to focus on the mid-dle class and grow the middle class. That’s the fundamental difference between us.

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 5

5145@RepMarcyKaptur (verified account!) 406 followers

@Joe4Congress12 11316 followers

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I saw your wife [Pulitzer-Prize winning jour-nalist Connie Schultz] posted on Facebook a conversation with a misinformed journal-ist accusing her of being too cozy with the politicians she is covering. Even though she stepped down from the Cleveland Plain dealer, do you guys still get a lot of flak?

The people that don’t like us are finding all kinds of reasons — yeah, sure. Not that it really matters. Mandel gets his pants on fire more from the Plain Dealer than almost anyone in the country, except for what’s her face...from Minnesota, that crazy Congress-woman...what’s her name...

Michele Bachmann.Yeah, yeah. My wife doesn’t even work

for The Plain Dealer anymore and they didn’t even endorse me in 2006, so it’s not like I’m in their pockets or anything.

After five emails, two phone conversations and over a month of contact with Josh Mandel’s pub-licist, he declined to do the interview by phone. So we used his space to run Sherrod Brown’s interview in its entirety.

@JoshMandelOhio (verified account!) 6195 followers

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What would say is the district’s biggest concern over the next two years, and what do you propose to do about it?

The number one concern, not only for the district but for the state and the coun-try, is jobs and the economy. Everything revolves around it. In the month of August, I conducted 80 tours of factories, busi-nesses, hospitals, farms, and I heard the same thing over and over from the folks out there. There are four things really hold-ing back this economy — I don’t care if it’s small business or large — and it’s federal regulations, it’s taxes, it’s healthcare, and it’s energy. What we’ve done as Republi-cans in the House is to pass multiple pieces of legislation and sent them to the Senate. One in particular, the REINS Act says that if an agency or department promulgates a rule that would cost more than 100 million dollars, that would have to be approved by Congress. It’s working with the people back home, especially in agriculture.

This year your district looks different, thanks to redistricting. How has that af-fected your job and your election.

I’m very fortunate that a lot of the area that is part of the new district, I represented in the State Senate. Western Lucas County,

Western Ottawa County. I know the area very very well. I went to law school at UT; I practiced law in Toledo.

What would you say is the biggest environ-mental issue facing Ohio?

For businesses or individuals or any-body else, there’s no one out there who would say that we don’t want clean air or we don’t want clean water. But at the same time, the EPA has to look at their regulations — (ensure) that they don’t put businesses out of business because they’ve made them to the point that people just can’t comply.

This is a big area for the auto industry. How do you feel looking back at your vote against the auto industry bailout?

Again, there’s no one in this country that doesn’t want to have a vibrant Ameri-can auto industry. What we had back in 2007 with the Troubled Asset Relief Program, where some of this money came from, we were dealing with the banks at that time. I read the bill. It gave very wide-ranging lati-tude to the Secretary of the Treasury (Sec-retary Paulsen at the time) to use funds the way they wanted. We’re looking at a mas-sive federal debt right now; what are the controls over that? Again, you don’t want to pick winners and losers.

Congressman BoB Latta

What would you say is the biggest concern facing the district, and what do you pro-pose to do about it?

Absolutely the biggest concern facing the district has to do with jobs and the econ-omy. Number one, my opponent has been absolutely the worst on the issue. North-west Ohio has the highest unemployment rate in the state, and he voted against the auto loan. It’s really very clear that he is not the person for this. There are three ways I specifically propose to help Northwest Ohio reclaim its position as a premier location for jobs. The first is by strengthening the infra-structure. There’s no reason why Northwest Ohio shouldn’t be the manufacturing hub of the entire country, with our access to water and to rail and the proximity to cities within an 8 hour drive. The second is making sure that we have a fully educated workforce for the jobs that already exist. I see that from both ends of the spectrum. For example, I was just down at Vantage Career Center in Van Wert, and the man who teaches weld-ing said that they have more employers with welding jobs — good jobs, with full benefits — he said that we have more employers than we have trained welders to fill those jobs. The third piece is closing the corpo-rate tax loopholes, so that our businesses and manufacturers don’t have any incentive to send the jobs overseas.

The district looks a lot different, due to redistricting. What changes or challenges does that create?

Well, speaking mathematically and sta-tistically, it’s a swing district now. In fact, it has several thousand more registered Democrats than Republicans. It’s absolute-ly not the district it was; about 50 percent of the voters are new. It’s a mix of rural, ur-ban, suburban and exurban, each of which presents its own challenges. It’s much more friendly to a Democrat, particularly a mod-erate, pragmatic Democrat.

What do you feel is the most important en-vironmental issue facing the district or the state?

I would say water issues. With the Great Lakes right here, we have to make sure that we keep them pure — this ties into the econ-omy, too. When you look at the issues with the Asian carp, and the damage they could do. One of my campaign staffers lives down in Putnam County, and the drinking water in her home is not potable. She has to boil it in her home to drink. The better the water is in our area, the more likely we are to have manufacturers who want to locate here.

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WHA

T’S

THE

BIGG

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CONC

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WIT

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E CO

UNTY

AND

HOW

CAN

YOU

CON

TRIB

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TO

FIXI

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Crea

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tuni

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r wea

lth fo

r eve

ryon

e. th

roug

h tr

aini

ng a

nd e

duca

tion

and

conc

entr

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prog

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s ar

ound

thos

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o iss

ues.

My b

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st co

ncer

n is

jobs

, fol

lowe

d cl

osel

y by h

igh

taxe

s, a

nd th

ird, b

ut n

o le

ss im

port

ant,

is pu

blic

sa

fety

. Wha

t is l

acki

ng in

Luc

as C

ount

y, a

nd a

ffect

s al

l of m

y con

cern

s, is

a la

ck o

f lea

ders

hip

and

a tr

ue

carin

g fo

r the

peo

ple

with

in it

s bor

ders

.

With

dec

linin

g re

venu

es a

nd re

duce

d pr

oper

ty va

l-ue

s, w

e ne

ed to

look

at r

egio

naliz

atio

n; so

how

we

are

goin

g to

coop

erat

ivel

y use

the

mon

ey to

geth

er

and

save

cost

s so

we ca

n ex

pedi

te w

hat w

e ar

e go

in

g to

do

with

serv

ices

for t

he p

eopl

e.

The

bigg

est c

once

rn in

Luc

as co

unty

is jo

bs. A

s an

exe

cutiv

e re

crui

ter I

feel

I can

brin

g a

fresh

ap

proa

ch a

nd n

ew id

eas t

o th

e ta

ble

on h

ow w

e ca

n m

ake

our c

ount

y mor

e ap

peal

ing

to b

usin

esse

s th

at w

ould

like

to lo

cate

her

e.

I am

very

conc

erne

d ab

out o

ur co

mm

unity

’s co

llege

at

tain

men

t rat

e. L

ikew

ise, w

e co

uld

see

a sh

orta

ge

in a

ppre

ntic

eshi

p tr

aine

es in

the

trad

es. I

am

wor

k-in

g to

solv

e th

ese

prob

lem

s in

a co

llabo

rativ

e wa

y with

loca

l sch

ools,

colle

ges,

the

trad

es a

nd a

wo

rkfo

rce

deve

lopm

ent a

genc

y.

WHA

T’S

THE

MOS

T EX

CITI

NG T

HING

PO

LITI

CALL

Y TH

AT T

HE C

OUNT

Y IS

CU

RREN

TLY

ENGA

GED

IN?

WHA

T AR

E YO

UR T

HREE

FA

VORI

TE B

USIN

ESSE

S IN

THE

TOL

EDO

MET

ROPO

LITA

N AR

EA?

WHA

T’S

THE

MOS

T IM

PORT

ANT

ENVI

RONM

ENTA

L ISS

UE IN

LU

CAS

COUN

TY?

WHE

RE’S

THE

BES

T PL

ACE

IN

THE

COUN

TY T

O SP

END

A DA

Y OU

TDOO

RS?

Figh

ting

vote

r sup

pres

sion

Tole

do F

arm

ers M

arke

t, Re

g-ist

ry B

istro

, Mid

dle

Grou

nds

Mar

ket

Mai

ntai

n gr

eat w

ater

qua

lity

Any m

etro

park

or i

n m

y kay

ak

on

the

Mau

mee

Riv

er

Luca

s Cou

nty i

s a b

ig h

ub o

f exc

item

ent w

ith th

e Pr

esid

entia

l Ele

ctio

ns, a

nd co

uld

be o

ne o

f the

m

ain

play

ers i

n de

cidi

ng th

e ne

xt P

resid

ent o

f th

e Un

ited

Stat

es.

Grea

t Lak

es

Win

dows

and

Doo

rs,

Saut

ter’s

Foo

d M

arke

t and

The

An

ders

on’s

The

Asia

n Ca

rp in

vadi

ng th

e Gr

eat L

akes

, via

Chi

cago

and

the

Mau

mee

Riv

er. T

he cu

rren

t lac

k of a

ctio

n to

stop

the

inva

sion,

wi

ll be

deva

stat

ing

to th

e fis

hing

and

tour

ist in

dust

ry o

f Luc

as

Coun

ty a

nd th

e re

st o

f the

Gre

at L

akes

com

mun

ities

.

My b

ack

yard

in S

ylva

nia

is on

e of

th

e m

ost e

njoy

able

pla

ces f

or m

y wi

fe a

nd I.

We

have

a ya

rd th

at is

ap

prox

imat

ely 3

00 fe

et d

eep

that

at

trac

ts m

any s

peci

es o

f bird

s,

deer

and

a va

riety

of o

ther

wild

life.

We

have

an

idio

t may

or w

ho b

uys c

ars a

nd g

ives

ra

ises w

hen

the

econ

omy i

s dec

linin

g an

d ha

s no

reve

nue.

Or a

re w

e ta

lkin

g ab

out t

he co

unty

co

mm

issio

ners

not

look

ing

that

har

d to

brin

g bu

si-ne

sses

into

our

com

mun

ity.

El C

amin

o, M

anos

and

I rea

lly

appr

ecia

te h

avin

g a

pape

r lik

e yo

urs i

n th

e co

mm

unity

.

Wat

er. W

e ha

ve w

ater

that

we

still

oper

ate

from

the

1930

s/19

40s —

the

wate

r sys

tem

. We

have

too

man

y p

oiso

ns a

nd ch

emic

als w

e ar

e dr

inki

ng.

One

of th

e gr

eate

st re

sour

ces

in

our

com

mun

ity is

th

e Zo

o.

The

city

of T

oled

o ha

s bro

ught

inte

rnat

iona

l inve

st-

men

t to

Luca

s cou

nty.

Thi

s inv

estm

ent h

as o

pene

d up

a h

ealth

y pol

itica

l dia

logu

e in

Luc

as co

unty

wh

ere

citiz

ens v

oice

d th

eir o

pini

ons i

n ou

r cou

nty’

s th

e in

vest

men

t fut

ure.

Saku

ra Ja

pane

se S

teak

hous

e an

d Su

shi L

oung

e, G

lass

Ci

ty S

occe

r Clu

b an

d Tr

ilby

Trop

ical

Lake

Erie

has

rece

ntly

bee

n pl

ague

d by

har

mfu

l alg

al b

loom

s an

d is

now

bein

g th

reat

ened

by A

sian

carp

. We

need

to m

ake

sure

Lak

e Er

ie re

mai

ns h

ealth

y so

our f

ishin

g an

d to

urism

in

dust

ries c

an th

rive

and

cont

inue

to p

ositi

vely

impa

ct o

ur

loca

l eco

nom

y.

I love

taki

ng th

e wh

ole

fam

ily to

the

Tole

do B

otan

ical

Ga

rden

s.

We

are

fight

ing

for c

itize

ns to

hav

e th

e op

port

unity

to

vote

ear

ly, in

clud

ing

the

last

wee

kend

bef

ore

the

elec

tion

as w

e’ve

don

e in

pas

t yea

rs.

Libb

ey G

lass

Out

let,

Tole

do

Farm

ers M

arke

t at J

ob a

nd

Fam

ily S

ervi

ces,

Mic

hael

’s

Bar &

Gril

l

Ther

e is

a gr

eat c

once

rn a

bout

the

alga

e bl

oom

issu

e in

Lak

e Er

ie a

nd a

gro

wing

conc

ern

with

Asia

n Ca

rp. T

his e

nviro

nmen

-ta

l pro

blem

, alo

ng w

ith o

ther

s, w

ill be

disc

usse

d at

our

loca

l Gr

eenT

own

Conf

eren

ce.

Wild

wood

Met

ropa

rk &

Un

iver

sity P

ark T

rail

DO Y

OU S

UPPO

RT T

HE

PROP

OSED

MEA

SURE

TO

PUT

THE

DRAW

ING

OF C

ONGR

ESSI

ONAL

AND

ST

ATEH

OUSE

DIS

TRIC

TS IN

TO

INDE

PEND

ENT

HAND

S?

I don

’t. I b

elie

ve th

ere

has b

een

a pr

oces

s tha

t has

wor

ked

for s

ome

time.

I don

’t be

lieve

just

bec

ause

pe

ople

don

’t lik

e th

e ou

tcom

e of

el

ectio

ns, t

hat t

hey s

houl

d tr

y to

chan

ge th

e ru

les.

I str

ongl

y sup

port

a “Y

ES” v

ote

on

Issu

e 2.

Our

redi

stric

ting

and

re-a

ppor

tion

syst

em is

flaw

ed si

nce

it al

lows

pol

itici

ans t

o dr

aw a

nd

ther

efor

e “s

tack

” the

ir ow

n di

stric

ts.

Issu

e 2

chan

ges t

he sy

stem

for

the

bette

r.

WHA

T’S

THE

BIGG

EST

CONC

ERN

FOR

YOUR

DIS

TRIC

T AN

D HO

W C

AN IT

BE

FIXE

D?

WHA

T IS

THE

STA

TE’S

PRI

ORIT

Y RE

GARD

ING

SPEN

DING

? W

HAT

NEED

S TO

BE

CUT

OR E

VALU

ATED

ON

THE

BUDG

ET?

HOW

WOU

LD Y

OU H

ELP

LOCA

L BUS

INES

S TH

RIVE

?

WHA

T AR

E YO

UR

THRE

E FA

VORI

TE

BUSI

NESS

ES

IN T

HE T

OLED

O M

ETRO

POLI

TAN

AREA

?

WHO

DO

YOU

VIEW

AS

AN

INFL

UENT

IAL

THIN

KER?

WHA

T DO

YOU

LIKE

TO

DO

IN Y

OUR

FREE

TIM

E?

One

of th

e bi

gges

t con

cern

s in

my m

ind

is th

e in

crea

sing

cost

of h

ealth

care

. It

coul

d po

tent

ially

caus

e us

to h

ave

to ra

ise ta

xes,

whi

ch I d

on’t

belie

ve

in. R

aisin

g ta

xes c

ause

s unn

eces

sary

bu

rden

s on

fam

ilies a

nd b

usin

esse

s.

Ther

e ar

e re

ally

thre

e m

ain

area

s whe

re

the

budg

et is

spen

t. Fi

rst,

educ

atio

n.

Seco

nd, h

ealth

and

hum

an se

rvic

es. A

nd

final

ly, in

carc

erat

ion.

We

have

to d

o a

bala

ncin

g ac

t bet

ween

thos

e th

ree

area

s.

I bel

ieve

one

of t

he ch

alle

nges

ev

ery s

mal

l bus

ines

s fac

es is

re

gula

tions

and

adh

erin

g to

thos

e re

gula

tions

. So,

I bel

ieve

one

of t

he

ways

we

can

help

smal

l bus

ines

s th

rive

is by

limiti

ng a

nd re

view

ing

the

amou

nt o

f reg

ulat

ions

.

The

Tole

do Z

oo,

ProM

edic

a an

d th

e To

ledo

M

udhe

ns

I hav

e a

high

re

gard

for

Abra

ham

Lin

coln

I love

to ca

mpa

ign.

..lat

ely

that

’s a

ll I d

o. [l

augh

s]. O

ut-

side

of th

at, I

cert

ainl

y enj

oy

spen

ding

tim

e wi

th th

e ki

ds

and

my f

amily

. We

like

to

trav

el w

hen

we a

re a

ble

to.

Educ

atio

n an

d ec

onom

y; th

e st

ate

cut

over

$2

billio

n fro

m p

ublic

edu

catio

n la

st ye

ar a

t a ti

me

when

our

pub

lic

scho

ols n

eed

mor

e fu

ndin

g. T

he st

ate

need

s to

pick

up

a gr

eate

r sha

re o

f the

co

st o

f pub

lic e

duca

tion,

not

less

.

Firs

t and

fore

mos

t, pu

blic

edu

catio

n fu

ndin

g m

ust b

e re

stor

ed. T

he $

2 bi

llion

cut t

o th

e pu

blic

edu

catio

n is

simpl

y a ta

x sh

ift, w

ith p

rope

rty t

axes

incr

easin

g to

pi

ck u

p th

e st

ate’

s sha

re.

Ensu

re a

stro

ng su

pply

of q

ualif

ied

work

ers;

wor

k to

redu

ce e

nerg

y co

sts;

wor

k with

lend

ers t

o en

sure

ac

cess

to cr

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ders

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fam

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me

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y wife

Mel

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wond

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l chi

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udre

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nse

DAY J

OB: O

wner

, Kev

in

Hadd

ad’s

Desig

n Gro

up

VS.VS.

FAVO

RITE

MOV

IE: FA

THER

OF TH

E BRID

E

FAVO

RITE

ALBU

M: TH

E RED

HOT C

HILI

PEPP

ERS –

CALIF

ORNIC

ATIO

N

WHA

T’S

THE

BIGG

EST

CONC

ERN

FOR

YOUR

DIS

TRIC

T AN

D HO

W C

AN IT

BE

FIXE

D?

WHA

T IS

THE

STA

TE’S

PRI

ORIT

Y RE

GARD

ING

SPEN

DING

? W

HAT

NEED

S TO

BE

CUT

OR E

VALU

ATED

ON

THE

BUDG

ET?

HOW

WOU

LD Y

OU H

ELP

LOCA

L BUS

INES

S TH

RIVE

?

WHA

T AR

E YO

UR

THRE

E FA

VORI

TE

BUSI

NESS

ES

IN T

HE T

OLED

O M

ETRO

POLI

TAN

AREA

?

WHO

DO

YOU

VIEW

AS

AN

INFL

UENT

IAL

THIN

KER?

WHA

T DO

YOU

LIKE

TO

DO

IN Y

OUR

FREE

TIM

E?

I fee

l the

cuts

to e

duca

tion

and

the

loca

l go

vern

men

t fun

ding

are

the

bigg

est

conc

erns

. The

re a

re n

ine

scho

ol d

is-tr

icts

in th

e 47

th d

istric

t, se

ven

of th

em

will h

ave

to g

o ba

ck o

n th

e ba

llot a

skin

g pr

oper

ty o

wner

s to

pay m

ore

in ta

xes.

The

stat

e ne

eds t

o in

vest

in o

ur fu

ture

. Re

-fund

ing

educ

atio

n an

d lo

cal g

over

n-m

ent f

unds

shou

ld le

ad th

e wa

y. A

fter

that

, the

stat

e sh

ould

inve

st in

dev

elop

-m

ent o

f cle

an, s

afe

ener

gy p

rodu

ctio

n.

I thi

nk th

e fir

st th

ing

we sh

ould

do

is h

elp

cont

ain

oper

atin

g ex

pens

es, e

spec

ially

with

util

ities

. Th

e st

ate

coul

d sp

onso

r pro

gram

s to

inst

all s

olar

cells

on

roof

tops

of

busin

esse

s and

div

ert t

he p

ower

fro

m th

ose

cells

dire

ctly

into

that

bu

sines

s.

Zinf

ul o

n Du

tch

Rd.,

The

Ande

rson

’s a

nd

The

Whi

teho

use

Inn

Dan

Gree

nber

g,

Sylv

ania

City

Sc

hool

s tea

cher

Durin

g th

e pa

st 6

mon

ths

ther

e ha

s bee

n ve

ry lit

tle fr

ee

time

(due

to th

e ca

mpa

ign)

. I d

o us

ually

take

Sun

days

of

f to

indu

lge

in m

y fav

orite

ac

tivity

, whi

ch is

cook

ing.

Jobs

are

the

bigg

est i

ssue

; cre

atin

g th

em a

nd p

repa

ring

a wo

rkfo

rce

read

y fo

r the

m. T

here

is n

o on

e qu

ick f

ix, w

e ne

ed to

look

at a

ll of t

he ch

alle

nges

that

re

duce

the

oppo

rtun

ity fo

r job

crea

tion.

Ta

xes a

nd R

egul

atio

ns n

eed

to m

ake

sens

e.

With

86%

of o

ur b

udge

t spe

nt in

the

area

of

Hea

lth a

nd H

uman

Ser

vice

s (25

.4%

), Ed

ucat

ion

(53%

) and

Cor

rect

ions

(7.9

%)

ther

e ar

e no

eas

y ans

wers

. Bud

get

choi

ces a

re ve

ry d

iffic

ult,

the

fede

ral g

ov-

ernm

ent c

ontin

ues t

o ad

d m

anda

tes t

hat

cons

tric

t the

Sta

te’s

abi

lity t

o re

form

.

Som

etim

e he

lpin

g bu

sines

s thr

ive

is as

sim

ple

as g

ettin

g ou

t of t

he

way.

Bus

ines

s own

ers k

now

what

th

ey a

re g

ood

at; t

hey h

ave

a dr

ive,

a p

urpo

se, a

nd a

m

issio

n.

Roem

er In

sura

nce,

To

ledo

’s M

ud H

ens

and

Wal

leye

, the

Un

iver

sity o

f Tol

edo,

th

e Ho

llywo

od C

asin

o

Curr

ently

, I h

ave

been

read

ing

abou

t the

sign

ers

of th

e De

clar

atio

n of

In

depe

nden

ce,

I am

rela

ted

to

Geor

ge R

ead

and

Geor

ge R

oss.

Wha

t’s th

at?

Gol

f is g

ener

-al

ly m

y esc

ape,

but

don

’t as

sum

e m

y gam

e is

as g

ood

as m

y min

d lik

es to

thin

k it

coul

d be

.

JUDG

ES

Educ

atio

nOh

io S

tate

Uni

vers

ity -

B.A.

Cr

imin

olog

y and

Crim

inal

Just

ice

B.A.

Wrig

ht S

tate

Un

ivers

ity,

Dayt

on, O

hio

J.D. U

nive

rsity

of To

ledo C

olleg

e of

Law,

Toled

o, O

hio

Favo

rite

albu

mRo

lling S

tone

s - S

ome G

irls

Purp

le Ra

in -

Prin

ce 19

84

Favo

rite

mov

ieAp

ocaly

pse N

owSt

ar W

ars

Who

is y

our p

oliti

cal h

ero?

Rona

ld R

eaga

nNe

lson M

ande

la

Wha

t’s y

our f

avor

ite T

V ju

dge/

law

show

?Ni

ght C

ourt

Bost

on Le

gal (

favo

rite c

hara

c-te

r: De

nny C

rane

)

Wha

t’s y

our f

avor

ite

scen

e fr

om a

lega

l mov

ie?

A Fe

w Go

od M

en “Y

ou ca

n’t

hand

le th

e tru

th”

A Fe

w Go

od M

en: “

the t

ruth

, yo

u can

’t ha

ndle

the t

ruth

” (J

ack N

ichol

son)

Wha

t’s y

our f

avor

ite

book

?Em

met

Fox -

Ser

mon

on th

e M

ount

Trea

sure

Islan

d (E

dgar

Alla

n Poe

)

Wha

t’s y

our f

avor

ite

lawy

er jo

ke?

Why

do th

ey bu

ry at

torn

eys

10 fe

et de

ep? B

ecau

se de

ep

down

they

are g

ood p

eopl

e.

“I’m

begi

nnin

g to t

hink

that

m

y law

yer i

s too

inte

rest

ed in

m

akin

g mon

ey. “

Why

do yo

u sa

y tha

t?” L

isten

to hi

s bill:

“to

wake

up at

nigh

t and

thin

k abo

ut

the e

vent

: $25

.”

Wha

t’s th

e m

ost f

unny

/ bi

zarr

e th

ing

you

have

ev

er se

en in

a c

ourt

room

?

Clien

t flo

ppin

g on t

he fl

oor,

fakin

g a he

art a

ttack

afte

r be

ing s

ente

nced

to pr

ison.

Gri

d Q

&A

. Ken

neth

Phi

llips

. Jud

ge

Edu

catio

n -

Ohi

o St

ate

Uni

vers

ity -

B.A

. Cri

min

olog

y an

d C

rim

inal

Jus

tice

U

nive

rsity

of

Tole

do -

Jur

is D

octo

r E

xper

ienc

e -

Cer

tifi e

d le

gal i

nter

n /p

ublic

def

ende

r,

F

raud

inve

stig

ator

/ Sta

te o

f O

hio,

Adm

inst

rato

r /C

ontin

enta

l Ins

uran

ce,

corp

orat

e se

curi

ty (

mid

wes

tern

and

cen

tral

sta

tes)

Ass

ista

nt c

ount

y pr

osec

utor

,

B

uisi

ness

law

inst

ruct

or/ C

rave

n C

ol-

lege

,

G

ener

al p

ract

ice

of la

w,

Boa

rd P

resi

dent

- T

oled

o R

Hou

se

(sup

port

fac

ility

for

you

th a

nd th

eir

fam

ilyie

s st

rug-

glin

g w

ith s

ubst

ance

abu

se.

Favo

rite

alb

um -

Rol

ling

Ston

es -

Som

e G

irls

Favo

rite

mov

ie -

Apo

caly

pse

Now

Who

is y

our

polit

ical

her

o?-

Ron

ald

Rea

gan

Wha

t’s y

our

favo

rite

TV

judg

e/la

w s

how

? -

Nig

ht

Cou

rt W

hat’s

you

r fa

vori

te s

cene

fro

m a

lega

l mov

ie?

- A

Few

Goo

d M

en “

You

can

’t h

anle

d th

e tr

uth”

Wha

t’s y

our

favo

rite

boo

k? -

Em

met

Fox

- S

erm

on o

n th

e M

ount

Wha

t’s y

our

favo

rite

law

yer

joke

? -

Why

do

they

bu

ry a

ttorn

eys

10 f

eet d

eep?

Bec

ause

dee

p do

wn

they

ar

e go

od p

eopl

e. W

hat’s

the

mos

t fun

ny/ b

izar

re th

ing

you

have

eve

r se

en in

a c

ourt

room

? -

Clie

nt fl

oppi

ng, f

akin

g a

hear

t at

tack

aft

er b

eing

sen

tenc

ed to

pri

son.

Myr

on D

uhar

t

Edu

catio

n:B

.A. W

righ

t Sta

te U

nive

rsity

, Day

ton,

Ohi

o J.

D. U

nive

rsity

of

Tole

do C

olle

ge o

f L

aw, T

oled

o, O

hio

Exp

erie

nce:

Judg

e, L

ucas

Cou

nty

Cou

rt o

f C

omm

on P

leas

, Gen

eral

D

ivis

ion

Atto

rney

, Law

Offi

ce

of M

yron

C. D

uhar

tA

ttorn

ey, U

nite

d St

ates

Arm

y R

eser

ve J

AG

L

aw C

lerk

, Tol

edo

Mun

icip

al C

ourt

, Hon

orab

le R

ober

t W.

Penn

Fift

h T

hird

Ban

k L

egal

Dep

artm

ent,

Sum

mer

Int

ern

Luc

as C

ount

y Pu

blic

Def

ende

r’s

Offi

ce

Woo

d C

ount

y Pu

blic

Def

ende

r’s

Offi

ce

Favo

rite

Alb

um:

Purp

le R

ain

- Pr

ince

198

4Fa

vori

te M

ovie

:

Star

War

s

Polit

ical

Her

o:

Nel

son

Man

dela

Favo

rite

Law

Sho

w:

Bos

ton

Leg

al (

favo

rite

cha

ract

er:

Den

ny C

rane

)Fa

vori

te S

cene

: A

Few

Goo

d M

en: “

the

trut

h, y

ou

can’

t han

dle

the

trut

h” (

Jack

Nic

hols

on)

Favo

rite

Boo

k:

Tre

asur

e Is

land

(E

dgar

Alla

n Po

e)

Favo

rite

Jok

e:

“I’m

beg

inni

ng to

thin

k th

at m

y la

wye

r is

too

inte

rest

ed in

mak

ing

mon

ey. “

Why

do

you

say

that

?” L

iste

n to

his

bill

: “to

wak

e up

at n

ight

and

thin

k ab

out t

he

even

t: $2

5.”

DO Y

OU S

UPPO

RT T

HE

PROP

OSED

MEA

SURE

TO

PUT

THE

DRAW

ING

OF C

ONGR

ESSI

ONAL

AND

ST

ATEH

OUSE

DIS

TRIC

TS IN

TO

INDE

PEND

ENT

HAND

S?

Yes I

do

supp

ort I

ssue

2. I

feel

it is

tim

e to

let p

eopl

e pi

ck th

eir r

epre

sen-

tativ

es a

nd n

ot p

oliti

cian

s pic

k the

ir vo

ters

thro

ugh

back

-doo

r dea

ls. O

hio

is a

com

petit

ive

stat

e, vo

ters

shou

ld

have

a sa

y in

who

they

real

ly lik

e to

re

pres

ent t

hem

.

[No]

. Iss

ue 2

doe

s not

put

the

draw

ing

of th

e lin

es in

inde

pend

ent

hand

s; it

put

s the

m in

una

ccou

nt-

able

han

ds —

a ve

ry b

ig d

iffer

ence

! Th

e cu

rren

t sys

tem

reco

gnize

s tha

t po

litic

al lin

es a

re ju

st th

at —

pol

itica

l.

JEFF

BU

NCK

BARB

ARA

SEAR

S

NORM

W

ITZL

ERDa

y Jo

b: M

erch

andi

sing S

pecia

list

Whe

re h

e di

sagr

ees:

“The

re ar

e 900

hom

es

that

the t

reas

urer

wan

ts to

tear

down

thro

ugh

the l

and b

ank.

I wou

ld lik

e to r

evisi

t tho

se an

d po

ssib

ly a l

arge

porti

on co

uld b

e sav

ed an

d re

sold

by th

e cou

nty.

”

Wha

t he

thin

ks c

an b

e do

ne b

ette

r: Ri

ght

now

it se

ems w

e don

’t ha

ve an

yone

that

wan

ts

to le

ave t

hat o

ffice

build

ing d

own.

I thi

nk th

e tre

asur

er co

uld v

isit s

ome o

f the

othe

r cou

nties

an

d see

wha

t the

se co

untie

s are

doin

g. W

e do

n’t h

ave t

o loo

k any

furth

er th

an W

ood

Coun

ty to

see h

ow gr

eat t

hey a

re.

His r

elev

ant e

xper

ienc

e: “I

was

the

treas

urer

for F

amily

Hou

se fo

r thr

ee ye

ars.

It’s t

he se

cond

larg

est h

omele

ss sh

elter

in

the s

tate

of O

hio.

”

GEOR

GE

SARA

NTOU

Da

y Jo

b: To

ledo C

ity C

ounc

il Mem

ber/

Regi

ster

ed R

epre

sent

ative

, New

En

glan

d Fin

ancia

l

How

the

coun

ty re

cord

er se

rves

the

peop

le: “

Ther

e is n

o roo

m fo

r erro

r. Yo

u can

’t lo

se pe

ople’

s doc

umen

ts. S

o, w

hen y

ou go

to

sell y

our h

ome o

r do s

omet

hing

else

, you

have

pr

oof t

hat y

our m

ortg

age i

s fre

e and

clea

r.”

Wha

t he

thin

ks m

akes

him

the

right

cho

ice:

“I’

ve sp

ent 3

0 ye

ars a

s a fi

nanc

ial ad

visor

with

Ne

w En

glan

d Fin

ancia

l. In t

hat c

apac

ity, I

have

ha

ndled

all t

ypes

of in

vest

men

t iss

ues.

Rece

nt d

ram

a: “I

rece

ived a

post

card

with

no

disc

laim

er, n

o ret

urn a

ddre

ss, n

o nam

e,

and b

asica

lly it

said

that

Phi

l Cop

land h

ad lie

d an

d he d

id no

t get

his G

ED. I

was o

utra

ged b

y th

at. I

did n

ot se

nd th

at ou

t. I d

o not

appr

ove

of it

. Les

s tha

n 24

hour

s lat

er, I

calle

d a pr

ess

conf

eren

ce an

d mad

e it c

lear m

y cam

paig

n had

no

thin

g to d

o with

it.”

MYR

ON

DUHA

RTKE

NNET

H PH

ILLI

PS

PHIL

IP D

. CO

PELA

ND

Day

Job:

Toled

o City

Cou

ncil M

embe

r/Se

cret

ary/

Trea

sure

r of L

ocal

500

Why

he

thin

ks h

e’s t

he ri

ght c

hoic

e: “I

ha

ve th

e adm

inist

ratio

n exp

erien

ce to

run t

he

offic

e. Th

e sec

ond t

hing

is th

at it

’s in

me:

I lik

e bein

g a pu

blic

serv

ant.”

The

reco

rder

’s im

port

ance

: “It’

s im

porta

nt

to m

ake s

ure p

eopl

e hav

e the

righ

t rec

ord

when

buyin

g or s

ellin

g a ho

me,

and h

ave

acce

ss to

all t

he in

form

atio

n. B

uyin

g a ho

me

is on

of th

e mos

t per

sona

l inve

stm

ents

so

meo

ne m

akes

.”

Rece

nt d

ram

a: “E

ven i

f he d

idn’

t rele

ase [

the

post

card

sayin

g Cop

eland

does

n’t h

ave h

is GE

D], w

hy w

ould

he go

arou

nd re

peat

ing i

t. W

hy w

ould

he ca

ll a pr

ess c

onfe

renc

e.”

DISTR

ICT 4

7

J. B

ERNI

E QU

ILTE

RDa

y Jo

b: In

cum

bent

Cler

k

Wha

t he

thin

ks m

akes

him

des

erve

ano

ther

te

rm: “

One o

f the

way

s we h

ave b

een a

ble t

o cu

t the

budg

et is

that

we h

ave b

roug

ht in

a lo

t of

tech

nolo

gy. W

e you

brin

g in t

echn

olog

y it

mak

es it

easie

r for

the e

mpl

oyee

s.”

Skill

s for

the

posi

tion:

“I ha

ve a

degr

ee in

po

litica

l scie

nce,

but I

have

a m

inor

in hu

man

re

sour

ces.

I hav

e a un

ion t

hat I

have

to de

al wi

th in

my o

ffice

. In m

y bac

kgro

und I

have

be

en on

a ne

gotia

tion c

omm

ittee

: I ne

gotia

ted

bene

fits,

I neg

otiat

ed la

ngua

ge, I

nego

tiate

d wa

ges.

Now

I’m on

the o

ther

side

; I’m

adm

inis-

trativ

e now

. All t

hose

tool

s help

.”

WAI

TING

ON

ONE

MOR

E TO

CO

ME

MON

-DA

Y!!!

FAVO

RITE

MOV

IE: Re

memb

er th

e Tita

ns

YEAR

S IN D

ISTR

ICT:

35

FAVO

RITE

MOV

IE: Bi

g Chil

l

YEAR

S IN D

ISTR

ICT:

23

FAVO

RITE

MOV

IE: No

one m

ovie

is my

favo

rite t

hat I

wou

ld wa

tch

FAVO

RITE

ALBU

M:I h

ave a

coup

le hu

ndre

d CD’

s on m

y Ipo

d – an

d yet

FAVO

RITE

MOV

IE: GO

ODFE

LLAS

FAVO

RITE

ALBU

M: LE

D ZEP

PLIN

4FA

VORI

TE AL

BUM:

LED Z

EPPL

IN 4

CONS

TANT

INE

STAM

OS

Day

Job:

Inde

pend

ent C

ontra

ctor

, Pr

oduc

tion S

ervic

es

Wha

t he

want

s to

chan

ge: “

I wou

ld lik

e to

see m

oder

niza

tion,

such

as us

ing t

he la

test

so

ftwar

e and

mak

ing s

ome u

pdat

es to

the

webs

ite —

it’s

been

the s

ame f

or ab

out a

year

no

w, in

fact

I thi

nk th

e who

le co

unty

web

site i

s pr

etty

bad.

We n

eed t

o mak

e eve

ryth

ing m

ore

user

frien

dly.

”

Why

he

thin

ks h

e’s q

ualif

ied:

“I’m

very

good

wi

th te

chno

logy

, I ha

ve th

e for

mal

educ

atio

n —

I gra

duat

ed fr

om th

e Uni

vers

ity of

Toled

o — I

spen

t a lo

t of y

ears

in th

e rea

l est

ate b

usin

ess,

so I h

ave t

hat s

ort o

f priv

ate s

ectio

n men

talit

y wh

ere t

hing

s nee

d to b

e don

e in a

n effi

cient

m

anne

r.”

EDUC

ATIO

N: Un

ivers

ity of

To

ledo,

BS

& M

.Ed.

DAY J

OB: R

etire

d Hig

h Sc

hool

Teac

her

EDUC

ATIO

N: As

socia

te’s

Degr

ee in

Lega

l Ass

istin

g,

Unive

rsity

of To

ledo

DAY J

OB: F

inan

cial P

lanne

r

FAVO

RITE

MOV

IE: A

CHRIS

TMAS

STOR

Y

TREA

SURE

RRE

CORD

ERCL

ERK

OF T

HE C

OURT

OF C

OMM

ON P

LEAS

VS.

VS.

VS.

WAD

E KA

PSZU

KIEW

ICZ

Day

Job:

Incu

mbe

nt Tr

easu

rer/

Cha

irman

of

Toled

o Lan

d Ban

k

The

posi

tion,

in h

is w

ords

: “Th

e tre

asur

er

is th

e gua

rdian

of th

e tax

paye

rs m

oney

and

is re

spon

sible

for t

he pr

oper

acco

untin

g and

ac

cura

te ha

ndlin

g of $

600

milli

on a

year

.”

Wha

t he

has d

one:

“One

of th

e thi

ngs I

thin

k we

have

done

well

is lo

okin

g at t

he in

vest

men

t po

rtfol

io. S

ince

I bec

ame t

reas

urer

in 20

05

our i

nves

tmen

ts ha

ve ea

rned

$50

milli

on. A

nd

thos

e $50

milli

on ge

t tra

nsfe

red t

o cou

nty’

s ge

nera

l fun

d.”

One

of th

e re

ason

s he

thin

ks h

e de

serv

es

anot

her t

erm

: “I

am th

e cha

irman

of th

e Lan

d Ba

nk, w

hich

acqu

ires v

acan

t and

aban

done

d bu

ildin

gs an

d pro

perti

es. T

hrou

gh a

dedi

cate

d fu

ndin

g stre

am, w

hich

rolls

thro

ugh t

he tr

ea-

sure

rs of

fice,

we h

ave b

een a

ble t

o reh

ab th

ose

hous

e if t

hey a

re sa

lvage

able

or, in

som

e cas

es,

the b

est t

hing

we c

an do

for o

ur ne

ighb

orho

od

is de

mol

ish pr

oper

ties.”


WHA

T’S

THE

BIGG

EST

CONC

ERN

FOR

YOUR

DIS

TRIC

T AN

D HO

W C

AN IT

BE

FIXE

D?

WHA

T IS

THE

STA

TE’S

PRI

ORIT

Y RE

GARD

ING

SPEN

DING

? W

HAT

NEED

S TO

BE

CUT

OR E

VALU

ATED

ON

THE

BUDG

ET?

HOW

WOU

LD Y

OU H

ELP

LOCA

L BUS

INES

S TH

RIVE

?

WHA

T AR

E YO

UR

THRE

E FA

VORI

TE

BUSI

NESS

ES

IN T

HE T

OLED

O M

ETRO

POLI

TAN

AREA

?

WHO

DO

YOU

VIEW

AS

AN

INFL

UENT

IAL

THIN

KER?

WHA

T DO

YOU

LIKE

TO

DO

IN Y

OUR

FREE

TIM

E?

I fee

l the

cuts

to e

duca

tion

and

the

loca

l go

vern

men

t fun

ding

are

the

bigg

est

conc

erns

. The

re a

re n

ine

scho

ol d

is-tr

icts

in th

e 47

th d

istric

t, se

ven

of th

em

will h

ave

to g

o ba

ck o

n th

e ba

llot a

skin

g pr

oper

ty o

wner

s to

pay m

ore

in ta

xes.

The

stat

e ne

eds t

o in

vest

in o

ur fu

ture

. Re

-fund

ing

educ

atio

n an

d lo

cal g

over

n-m

ent f

unds

shou

ld le

ad th

e wa

y. A

fter

that

, the

stat

e sh

ould

inve

st in

dev

elop

-m

ent o

f cle

an, s

afe

ener

gy p

rodu

ctio

n.

I thi

nk th

e fir

st th

ing

we sh

ould

do

is h

elp

cont

ain

oper

atin

g ex

pens

es, e

spec

ially

with

util

ities

. Th

e st

ate

coul

d sp

onso

r pro

gram

s to

inst

all s

olar

cells

on

roof

tops

of

busin

esse

s and

div

ert t

he p

ower

fro

m th

ose

cells

dire

ctly

into

that

bu

sines

s.

Zinf

ul o

n Du

tch

Rd.,

The

Ande

rson

’s a

nd

The

Whi

teho

use

Inn

Dan

Gree

nber

g,

Sylv

ania

City

Sc

hool

s tea

cher

Durin

g th

e pa

st 6

mon

ths

ther

e ha

s bee

n ve

ry lit

tle fr

ee

time

(due

to th

e ca

mpa

ign)

. I d

o us

ually

take

Sun

days

of

f to

indu

lge

in m

y fav

orite

ac

tivity

, whi

ch is

cook

ing.

Jobs

are

the

bigg

est i

ssue

; cre

atin

g th

em a

nd p

repa

ring

a wo

rkfo

rce

read

y fo

r the

m. T

here

is n

o on

e qu

ick f

ix, w

e ne

ed to

look

at a

ll of t

he ch

alle

nges

that

re

duce

the

oppo

rtun

ity fo

r job

crea

tion.

Ta

xes a

nd R

egul

atio

ns n

eed

to m

ake

sens

e.

With

86%

of o

ur b

udge

t spe

nt in

the

area

of

Hea

lth a

nd H

uman

Ser

vice

s (25

.4%

), Ed

ucat

ion

(53%

) and

Cor

rect

ions

(7.9

%)

ther

e ar

e no

eas

y ans

wers

. Bud

get

choi

ces a

re ve

ry d

iffic

ult,

the

fede

ral g

ov-

ernm

ent c

ontin

ues t

o ad

d m

anda

tes t

hat

cons

tric

t the

Sta

te’s

abi

lity t

o re

form

.

Som

etim

e he

lpin

g bu

sines

s thr

ive

is as

sim

ple

as g

ettin

g ou

t of t

he

way.

Bus

ines

s own

ers k

now

what

th

ey a

re g

ood

at; t

hey h

ave

a dr

ive,

a p

urpo

se, a

nd a

m

issio

n.

Roem

er In

sura

nce,

To

ledo

’s M

ud H

ens

and

Wal

leye

, the

Un

iver

sity o

f Tol

edo,

th

e Ho

llywo

od C

asin

o

Curr

ently

, I h

ave

been

read

ing

abou

t the

sign

ers

of th

e De

clar

atio

n of

In

depe

nden

ce,

I am

rela

ted

to

Geor

ge R

ead

and

Geor

ge R

oss.

Wha

t’s th

at?

Gol

f is g

ener

-al

ly m

y esc

ape,

but

don

’t as

sum

e m

y gam

e is

as g

ood

as m

y min

d lik

es to

thin

k it

coul

d be

.

JUDG

ES

Educ

atio

nOh

io S

tate

Uni

vers

ity -

B.A.

Cr

imin

olog

y and

Crim

inal

Just

ice

B.A.

Wrig

ht S

tate

Un

ivers

ity,

Dayt

on, O

hio

J.D. U

nive

rsity

of To

ledo C

olleg

e of

Law,

Toled

o, O

hio

Favo

rite

albu

mRo

lling S

tone

s - S

ome G

irls

Purp

le Ra

in -

Prin

ce 19

84

Favo

rite

mov

ieAp

ocaly

pse N

owSt

ar W

ars

Who

is y

our p

oliti

cal h

ero?

Rona

ld R

eaga

nNe

lson M

ande

la

Wha

t’s y

our f

avor

ite T

V ju

dge/

law

show

?Ni

ght C

ourt

Bost

on Le

gal (

favo

rite c

hara

c-te

r: De

nny C

rane

)

Wha

t’s y

our f

avor

ite

scen

e fr

om a

lega

l mov

ie?

A Fe

w Go

od M

en “Y

ou ca

n’t

hand

le th

e tru

th”

A Fe

w Go

od M

en: “

the t

ruth

, yo

u can

’t ha

ndle

the t

ruth

” (J

ack N

ichol

son)

Wha

t’s y

our f

avor

ite

book

?Em

met

Fox -

Ser

mon

on th

e M

ount

Trea

sure

Islan

d (E

dgar

Alla

n Poe

)

Wha

t’s y

our f

avor

ite

lawy

er jo

ke?

Why

do th

ey bu

ry at

torn

eys

10 fe

et de

ep? B

ecau

se de

ep

down

they

are g

ood p

eopl

e.

“I’m

begi

nnin

g to t

hink

that

m

y law

yer i

s too

inte

rest

ed in

m

akin

g mon

ey. “

Why

do yo

u sa

y tha

t?” L

isten

to hi

s bill:

“to

wake

up at

nigh

t and

thin

k abo

ut

the e

vent

: $25

.”

Wha

t’s th

e m

ost f

unny

/ bi

zarr

e th

ing

you

have

ev

er se

en in

a c

ourt

room

?

Clien

t flo

ppin

g on t

he fl

oor,

fakin

g a he

art a

ttack

afte

r be

ing s

ente

nced

to pr

ison.

Gri

d Q

&A

. Ken

neth

Phi

llips

. Jud

ge

Edu

catio

n -

Ohi

o St

ate

Uni

vers

ity -

B.A

. Cri

min

olog

y an

d C

rim

inal

Jus

tice

U

nive

rsity

of

Tole

do -

Jur

is D

octo

r E

xper

ienc

e -

Cer

tifi e

d le

gal i

nter

n /p

ublic

def

ende

r,

F

raud

inve

stig

ator

/ Sta

te o

f O

hio,

Adm

inst

rato

r /C

ontin

enta

l Ins

uran

ce,

corp

orat

e se

curi

ty (

mid

wes

tern

and

cen

tral

sta

tes)

Ass

ista

nt c

ount

y pr

osec

utor

,

B

uisi

ness

law

inst

ruct

or/ C

rave

n C

ol-

lege

,

G

ener

al p

ract

ice

of la

w,

Boa

rd P

resi

dent

- T

oled

o R

Hou

se

(sup

port

fac

ility

for

you

th a

nd th

eir

fam

ilyie

s st

rug-

glin

g w

ith s

ubst

ance

abu

se.

Favo

rite

alb

um -

Rol

ling

Ston

es -

Som

e G

irls

Favo

rite

mov

ie -

Apo

caly

pse

Now

Who

is y

our

polit

ical

her

o?-

Ron

ald

Rea

gan

Wha

t’s y

our

favo

rite

TV

judg

e/la

w s

how

? -

Nig

ht

Cou

rt W

hat’s

you

r fa

vori

te s

cene

fro

m a

lega

l mov

ie?

- A

Few

Goo

d M

en “

You

can

’t h

anle

d th

e tr

uth”

Wha

t’s y

our

favo

rite

boo

k? -

Em

met

Fox

- S

erm

on o

n th

e M

ount

Wha

t’s y

our

favo

rite

law

yer

joke

? -

Why

do

they

bu

ry a

ttorn

eys

10 f

eet d

eep?

Bec

ause

dee

p do

wn

they

ar

e go

od p

eopl

e. W

hat’s

the

mos

t fun

ny/ b

izar

re th

ing

you

have

eve

r se

en in

a c

ourt

room

? -

Clie

nt fl

oppi

ng, f

akin

g a

hear

t at

tack

aft

er b

eing

sen

tenc

ed to

pri

son.

Myr

on D

uhar

t

Edu

catio

n:B

.A. W

righ

t Sta

te U

nive

rsity

, Day

ton,

Ohi

o J.

D. U

nive

rsity

of

Tole

do C

olle

ge o

f L

aw, T

oled

o, O

hio

Exp

erie

nce:

Judg

e, L

ucas

Cou

nty

Cou

rt o

f C

omm

on P

leas

, Gen

eral

D

ivis

ion

Atto

rney

, Law

Offi

ce

of M

yron

C. D

uhar

tA

ttorn

ey, U

nite

d St

ates

Arm

y R

eser

ve J

AG

L

aw C

lerk

, Tol

edo

Mun

icip

al C

ourt

, Hon

orab

le R

ober

t W.

Penn

Fift

h T

hird

Ban

k L

egal

Dep

artm

ent,

Sum

mer

Int

ern

Luc

as C

ount

y Pu

blic

Def

ende

r’s

Offi

ce

Woo

d C

ount

y Pu

blic

Def

ende

r’s

Offi

ce

Favo

rite

Alb

um:

Purp

le R

ain

- Pr

ince

198

4Fa

vori

te M

ovie

:

Star

War

s

Polit

ical

Her

o:

Nel

son

Man

dela

Favo

rite

Law

Sho

w:

Bos

ton

Leg

al (

favo

rite

cha

ract

er:

Den

ny C

rane

)Fa

vori

te S

cene

: A

Few

Goo

d M

en: “

the

trut

h, y

ou

can’

t han

dle

the

trut

h” (

Jack

Nic

hols

on)

Favo

rite

Boo

k:

Tre

asur

e Is

land

(E

dgar

Alla

n Po

e)

Favo

rite

Jok

e:

“I’m

beg

inni

ng to

thin

k th

at m

y la

wye

r is

too

inte

rest

ed in

mak

ing

mon

ey. “

Why

do

you

say

that

?” L

iste

n to

his

bill

: “to

wak

e up

at n

ight

and

thin

k ab

out t

he

even

t: $2

5.”

DO Y

OU S

UPPO

RT T

HE

PROP

OSED

MEA

SURE

TO

PUT

THE

DRAW

ING

OF C

ONGR

ESSI

ONAL

AND

ST

ATEH

OUSE

DIS

TRIC

TS IN

TO

INDE

PEND

ENT

HAND

S?

Yes I

do

supp

ort I

ssue

2. I

feel

it is

tim

e to

let p

eopl

e pi

ck th

eir r

epre

sen-

tativ

es a

nd n

ot p

oliti

cian

s pic

k the

ir vo

ters

thro

ugh

back

-doo

r dea

ls. O

hio

is a

com

petit

ive

stat

e, vo

ters

shou

ld

have

a sa

y in

who

they

real

ly lik

e to

re

pres

ent t

hem

.

[No]

. Iss

ue 2

doe

s not

put

the

draw

ing

of th

e lin

es in

inde

pend

ent

hand

s; it

put

s the

m in

una

ccou

nt-

able

han

ds —

a ve

ry b

ig d

iffer

ence

! Th

e cu

rren

t sys

tem

reco

gnize

s tha

t po

litic

al lin

es a

re ju

st th

at —

pol

itica

l.

JEFF

BU

NCK

BARB

ARA

SEAR

S

NORM

W

ITZL

ERDa

y Jo

b: M

erch

andi

sing S

pecia

list

Whe

re h

e di

sagr

ees:

“The

re ar

e 900

hom

es

that

the t

reas

urer

wan

ts to

tear

down

thro

ugh

the l

and b

ank.

I wou

ld lik

e to r

evisi

t tho

se an

d po

ssib

ly a l

arge

porti

on co

uld b

e sav

ed an

d re

sold

by th

e cou

nty.

”

Wha

t he

thin

ks c

an b

e do

ne b

ette

r: Ri

ght

now

it se

ems w

e don

’t ha

ve an

yone

that

wan

ts

to le

ave t

hat o

ffice

build

ing d

own.

I thi

nk th

e tre

asur

er co

uld v

isit s

ome o

f the

othe

r cou

nties

an

d see

wha

t the

se co

untie

s are

doin

g. W

e do

n’t h

ave t

o loo

k any

furth

er th

an W

ood

Coun

ty to

see h

ow gr

eat t

hey a

re.

His r

elev

ant e

xper

ienc

e: “I

was

the

treas

urer

for F

amily

Hou

se fo

r thr

ee ye

ars.

It’s t

he se

cond

larg

est h

omele

ss sh

elter

in

the s

tate

of O

hio.

”

GEOR

GE

SARA

NTOU

Da

y Jo

b: To

ledo C

ity C

ounc

il Mem

ber/

Regi

ster

ed R

epre

sent

ative

, New

En

glan

d Fin

ancia

l

How

the

coun

ty re

cord

er se

rves

the

peop

le: “

Ther

e is n

o roo

m fo

r erro

r. Yo

u can

’t lo

se pe

ople’

s doc

umen

ts. S

o, w

hen y

ou go

to

sell y

our h

ome o

r do s

omet

hing

else

, you

have

pr

oof t

hat y

our m

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Statewide Issues: Issue 1, Issue 2

NO Issue 1 asks the question, “Shall there be a convention to revise, alter, or amend the Ohio constitution?” The question of a new constitutional convention is automatically placed on the ballot every twenty years per Ohio Constitution Art. XVI Sec. 3. It has never passed. It shouldn’t now. Hildo sez: “No” on Issue 1.

YES Issue 2 is an attempt to amend the Ohio Constitution to fix a broken redistricting system (see “Slaying the Lake Erie Monster” in this issue). It is endorsed by such nonpartisan, respect-ed groups as the League of Women Vot-ers. Will it work perfectly? Maybe not. But let’s not sacrifice better in search of perfect. It’s clear the current system doesn’t work. Issue 2 can only help. Hildo sez: “Yes” on Issue 2.

Local Issues: Levies and the future of TARTA

It’s a Presidential election year, as you might have noticed. There is a Dem-ocratic incumbent who is also a gentle-man of color. The only way he keeps his seat is through a massive voter turnout of liberals and progressives in major ur-ban centers like Toledo. These are the same voters who tend to favor public investment in things like schools, librar-ies, parks, and social service agencies.

Which is why there are no less than five countywide property tax levy issues county-wide, plus

one for Toledo Public Schools and another to support parks in Toledo. Here’s the list.

YES Issue 5 is only for voters within the City of Toledo. It is a 1-mill levy for ten years to create a funding stream dedicated to improving and maintaining parks infra-structure and recreation programming. Proponents say it will cost the average To-ledo home owner about $18 per year. They also say the levy is designed for ten years so that bonds can be floated, increasing the bang for the buck. Improving options for kids during the summer can only be beneficial, activities for families and se-niors are another plus that can retain population and build neighborhoods. All suburban communities fund their parks through property taxes. As a reminder, we note that, the Sylvania Joint Recreation District has a 0.4-mil additional continuing levy on the ballot as Issue 22. Hildo sez: “Yes” on Issue 5.

YES Issue 20 is for voters within the Toledo Public School District and would provide 4.9 additional mills for a ten-year period. This would be the first major infu-sion of new cash into the schools for over a decade. The current school funding system caps levy dollars as costs rise due to inflation, meaning existing levies even-tually can’t keep up with expenditures. The schools are a backbone of any reju-venation of Toledo. Current leadership is creatively rebuilding the academics of the district, and they promise further innova-tion if the levy passes, including specialty high school programming and a STEMM campus at the former Devilbiss High School. As the schools go, so goes the City. Hildo sez: “Yes” on Issue 20.

YES Issue 21 is a countywide levy for the Toledo Area Metroparks. It is a 0.9-mill, ten year levy that replaces an expir-ing 0.3-mill levy for land acquisition. The increase would pay for maintenance and

programming and ongoing develop-ment at the Middlegrounds down-town, Keil farm in west Toledo, the Fallen Timbers Battleground

in Maumee, and other projects across the county in addition to further land ac-

quisition. Proponents say it would cost the average county homeowner an ad-ditional $18 per year. While City parks

are for neighborhood recreation, the Metroparks provide regional habitat and historic interpretation and preser-vation. They are vital to our quality of life. Hildo sez: “Yes” on Issue 21.

YES Issue 23 is a 2.9-mill, five year levy for the Toledo Lucas County Library system. This includes a 2.0-mill renewal and an increase of 0.9-mills. The in-crease would cost the average county homeowner about $27

per year. The state has slashed library funding, saddling local

Education Ohio State University - B.A. Criminology and Criminal Justice

B.A. Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio J.D. University of Toledo College of Law, Toledo, Ohio

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Treasure Island (Edgar Allan Poe)

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JUDGES

The City Paper has not included local judicial candidates running unopposed including: James Jensen, Stacy Cook , James Bates, David Lewandowski, Connie Zemmelman, Linda Jennings, and Gary Cook. Also not included is Julia Bates, running unopposed for County Prosecutor.

Your guide to the Issues on this November’s ballotByJohnnyHildo

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jurisdictions with the burden of picking up the slack. Without this increase to make up for the cuts from Columbus, the libraries will be forced to cut hours, close some neighborhood branches and reduce acquisitions. Knowledge is power, and libraries are essential to our community’s health. Hildo sez: “Yes” on Issue 23.

YES Issue 25 is a new 1-mil, ten year levy for the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board that would cost the aver-age county homeowner about $30 per year. Mental health is an oft-forgotten impera-tive in these troubled times. The Board distributes its funds to service providers across the county. Proponents say cur-rent service needs can’t be met with ex-isting resources, causing a fiscal deficit, and the levy will help prevent homeless-ness, promote public safety and stabilize families. HIldo sez: “Yes” on Issue 24.

YES Issue 25 is levy for the Lucas County Children Services Board. It is a 1-mil renewal, plus 0.85-mil additional levy, costing the average county homeowner an additional $26 per year. Make no mistake, the Board provides vital services to our region. But we question the timing and need of the request for additional money. As recently as 2003 the agency projected a massive $29 million budget surplus, causing them to amend a levy request downward. The 2011 annual report notes that reduced property valuation resulted in a decline in revenues, while escalating expenditures combined to cause a budget

shortfall. That still left a fund reserve of $13.8 million, which we are sure any of the other agencies would love to share. The 1-mill levy doesn’t actually expire until 2013. We think it is prudent to expect reining in expenditures while we wait and see what the reserve looks like then. Hildo cautiously sez: “No” on Issue 25.

YES Issue 26 is a renewal of the 0.17-mill, five year levy to support Imagination Station. This levy also does not expire until 2013, but it asks for no new money. It supports free admission to county residents on Saturdays and hosting traveling science exhibits. Science and math education is key to the future vitality of our region, and Imagination Station has turned the corner from the bad old days of COSI. The levy represents a minimal investment with great returns. Hildo sez: vote “Yes” on Issue 26.

NO Issues 14 and 15 will help de-termine the fate of mass transit in our region. They are ballot questions allowing Spencer and Sylvania Townships to opt out of participating in TARTA. Perrysburg has already done so. Dismantling TARTA will further reduce transportation options crucial to the economic activity of our region. We agree that TARTA has prob-lems that should be addressed, and reform is needed. But we can’t save the patient by pulling the plug. Reform, yes. But in the meantime, Hildo sez: vote “No” on Issues 14 and 15.

Your guide to the Issues on this November’s ballotBy Johnny Hildo


Election Day is fast approaching. This year’s ballot is crammed with races and issues, all detailed elsewhere in this issue. For this column we have decided to take our usual contrarian bent and tell you what is not on the ballot this year.

Medical marijuana. Signatures were gathered across the state of Ohio to place the question of legalizing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes on the ballot. Which begs the question, what other uses are there? Other than making paper, cloth, rope, fuel, and plastics, of course. Anyway, there was more than one proposal and backers never consolidated their efforts, meaning you won’t get a chance to honk for weed this year.

Gay marriage. HB 272 and a subsequent initiative passed in 2004 added a provision in Ohio Law and the Ohio Constitution defining marriage in Ohio as between heterosexual couples and bans recognition of same sex unions from other states. Multiple organizations have gathered signatures to place an issue on the ballot to overturn these provisions, but infighting over timing meant a no go for 2012.

Both these issues would have been bellwethers for respective constituencies, driving both liberals and conservatives to the polls. Their

presence on the ballot could have had a major impact on other races. Could have. Won’t.

Lucas County reform. This one has us baffled. The current form of Lucas County government includes a series of elected so-called “row offices” like auditor, treasurer, and sheriff to perform specific tasks. The proposal was to change to a charter form that would include a county executive with the power to appoint these offices and a county legislative branch that would represent geographic areas replacing the current at large county commission.

The effort was championed by local stalwarts including former Carty Chief of Staff Bob Reinbolt and fellow FOCer (Friend o’ Carty) Thomas Palmer. A media blitz kick off was followed by months of sig gathering. This yielded a number short of that required to place the issue on the ballot, including dozens of petitions with simple errors that invalidated all attached signatures, so another round of sig gathering went forward. Still short.

It baffles us that veteran politicos would fail to get this on the ballot. It also baffles us that Carty hisself didn’t come forward in the effort. FOCers were prominent as the public face. Plus we

assumed that Carty, who championed the strong mayor change before becoming the first to fill the position, was licking his chops over the prospects of becoming the head honcho of all of Lucas County. King Carty the First, again.

It also baffles us that the issue was ever considered a priority. What problem was it trying to fix? Granted, County Recorder became pretty much obsolete in the late Nineteenth Century, but the checks and balances in the row offices seem to be working pretty well. Every current county office is filled by a Democrat, but that could be fixed simply by running credible Republican candidates against them, with a strong enough county GOP backing to get them elected.

Which brings us to the last thing you won’t see on the 2012 ballot.

Credible republican candidates for county offices with a strong enough county GOP backing to get them elected. Here are the Republican candidates for Lucas County Coroner, Engineer, Sheriff and Prosecutor. That’s right, there are none. All three Dem incumbents are unopposed, and the race for Sherrif has a longtime second in-command stepping up to take the reins. In Commissioners’ races the GOP has

Brent MacCheese or some such nonsense running against Tina Wozniak and John Marshall running against Pete Gerken. No, not that John Marshall, some other guy.

Then there’s the ever present and always ineffectual Constantine Stamos, former Council candidate, running against Bernie Quilter and Norm Witzler, former trustee of Petticoat Junction or something like that, running against Wade Kapszukiewicz. With the accent in both cases on the word “former.”

None of these GOP candidates excite much enthusiasm and all will lose miserably. The only county race with an experienced, formidable GOP option pits long-time Toledo City Councilman George Sarantou against Council colleague Phil Copeland. They are running for County Recorder. Which became pretty much obsolete sometime in, oh, well, you already read our estimation of that position.

That’s it. Four things you won’t see on the 2012 ballot. Which leads us to say to the backers of them all, especially the Lucas County Republican Party.

Better luck next year.

When is a budget deficit actually a surplus? When running for re-election. Right, Mayor Bell?

Nowyouseeit,nowyoudon’tThings you won’t see on this year’s ballot

ByJohnnyHildo


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Bar 145It’s all about balance

Horse Heaven Hills Columbia Crest les Chevaux 2010 $9 per glass/$35 per bottle

“I think the pairing is all important. If you have the wrong food with the wrong wine, it destroys it on both levels. You don’t get the subtle nuances; if you’re eating a fish dish and you’re drinking a heavy Italian red, as soon as you take a drink of that wine it’s going to wash out all the flavor of that dish you’re eating. The balance is very important. It sounds very hard to do, but it’s actually very easy. Just turn the wine bottle around and look at the tasting notes on the back of it. Most decent bottles of wine will have the winemakers’ interpretation of the wine. Base your dinner around that and it’s usually a homerun.”

— Robby Lucas, executive chef

Bar 145 5305 Monroe St. 419-593-0073 www.bar145toledo.com

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Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 $96 per bottle

“The Darioush is my favorite. It’s the most expensive for a reason. The way it’s able to pair with foods is unmatched. I do a wine tasting once a month, and I notice a lot of people are afraid of voicing what they’re tasting. Everybody has their own palate, and what you enjoy could be completely opposite of what the person sitting across from you is enjoying. You shouldn’t be afraid to say ‘I smell cut grass in that’ — or a baby diaper. They’re really strange descriptions but they’re accurate if that’s what you’re tasting. When it comes down to it, if it’s a wine you enjoy, you should buy it. Unless you’re paying too much for it, of course.”

— Zach Lahey, co-owner and general manager

Manhattan’s 1516 Adams St 419-243-6675 www.manhattanstoledo.com

—Gus Mancy, restaurateur

Mancy’s steakhouse Gus Mancy on ...ushering in a new kind of wine list “Technology is giving the wine industry a whole new kind of exposure — and it’s making a huge impact on how wines are sold. We use iPads — I call them wine pads — for our wine lists. They’re great because you can have the name of the wine and where it’s from, like a traditional wine list, but then you touch the screen and a whole world of information opens up — about the winery, the winemaker, information about varietals, ratings and reviews in publications like Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast. Before, people resorted to wines they already knew. With touchscreen menus, all that information inspires them to go off the beaten path and try different wines. And it’s happening every night. It used to be that moving wine on and off your list took time and was expensive. Now I can add a new wine to my list in two to three minutes. Technology helped me build a better wine list for my guests, saved me money and leveled the playing field for smaller wineries.”

Mancy’s steakhouse 953 Phillips Ave. 419-476-4154 www.mancys.com

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The Libbey Glass Factory Outlet

205 South Erie St. 419-254-5000 www.libbey.com

Through The drinking glassWhile beer drinkers may settle for mere plastic, vino lovers enjoy elegance in form and function. Libbey Glass Factory Outlet manager Tom Lower guides us through the options.

Vina — StemleSS Red$9.99 set of four/$2.49 per glass

“Stemless has come back. Some people might think it never went away, but it's been really popu-lar the past year, so popular the company added two new stemless shapes to the line.”

Vina — StemleSS Flute$9.99 set of four/$2.49 per glass

“This glass is tall, so there's plenty of room for champagne to bubble up. It's popular for mimosas in the morning, too. They're fun and different.”

Vina — StemleSS White$9.99 set of four/$2.49 per glass

“This is perfect for Chardonnays, Pinot gri-gios, Rieslings — all kinds of white wine. The circumference around the rim is smaller on white wine glasses to maintain that crisp flavor they have.”

JuSt taSting — mini Wine taSting glaSS$19.99 for set of 12“One of the hottest trends in home enter-tainment right now is tastings, where you serve mini portions in small containers so your guests can try a little bit of everything. With this glass you can host your own wine tasting.”

ChaRdonnay ChabliS glaSS$14.99 for four piece set, $19.99 for six piece variety collection

“This glass is really elegant. The stem is important because holding the wine glass by the bowl can affect the tem-perature of the wine.”

VineyaRd ReSeRVe ColleCtion — CabeRnet SauVignon$14.99 for four piece set, $19.99 for six piece variety collection

“A larger bowl and a taller, thinner stem is a trendy thing the last couple years. And with red wine glasses, the bowl is often rounder and larger because it helps expose the wine to air and smooth out those complex fla-vors.”

ManCY’s iTalianGeorge Mancy on ... the hard-to-find masterpieces “What I’ve learned in the wine business is you have to trust what you like, but you also have to try new things. A lot of people come in looking for commercial wines, but I have some great Italians that rival any from California. 80 percent of the wines on my list come from small vineyard wineries that aren’t really on the retail market. Italian wines, obviously they’ve been around a very long time, and I think the small vineyards take a little more pride in making their wine. So when guests come to Mancy’s Italian they’re going to get great food and wine, but it’s also a wine they’re not going to see everyday. They’d have to hunt for it. It’s just taking what guests normally like, and getting them to branch out a little bit.”

Mancy’s ITaLIan 5453 Monroe St. 419-882-9229 www.mancys.com

sTella’s resTauranT and Bar Beautiful bottle, beautiful wine

Meeker Merlot 2008$60 per bottle

"The California winemaker who produces this Merlot is a really talented guy, and this particular wine is sort of their baby. Of all the things they produce, this is the stand out. Someone from their winery brought it by a couple months ago, and after we tried it we put it on the menu immediately — it was that good. And I think what's great about the design of the bottle is that it catches people's attention and they ask about it. It’s made by hand — the designer dips his hands in paint and wraps them around every bottle. It makes for a great talking point. "

—Eli Ewing, manager

sTeLLa’s ResTauRanT and BaR 104 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg 419-873-8360 www.stellasrestaurantandbar.com

—George Mancy, restaurateur



Burger Bar 419Versatility rules

Hobnob Pinot Noir$7 Per glass/$28 Per bottle

”The reason I chose to feature this Hobnob is because of the simple fact that Pinot Noir is such a versatile wine. If you put it up against a Cabernet or Merlot, it’s just so much lighter, so you can go up and down the menu and it’ll go with everything — chicken, salmon, red meat. It’s the perfect thing to pour in your glass when you’re having any kind of burger.”

—Moussa Salloukh, restaurateur and chef

Burger Bar 419 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-724-5844 www.burgerbar419.com

Degage Jazz CafeGo bold or go home

le Clos Millesime 2011$6.50 a glass/$24 a bottle

“The Le Clos is a red blend from France. It’s about 45 percent Merlot, 20 percent Grenache, and 20 percent Carignon. There are flavors of red and black fruits, and subtle notes of toasted vanilla and roasted coffee beans. Personally, I like bold flavors, so I pair with our hickory filet — it’s house-butchered, wet-aged up to 30 days and then seared on a hickory plank. They finish it off with smoked barbecue bacon and fried buttermilk onions on top. Blended wines hit your palate in a couple different ways, so the flavor experience is more multi-dimensional, which is why the Le Clos is so great.”

—Steve MacMillan, bar manager

Degage Jazz Cafe 301 River Rd., Maumee 419-794-8456 www.historiccommercialbuilding.com



Barr 's PuBlic HouseAir time

Barista Pinotage 2010 $9 Per glass/$34 Per Bottle

“Red wine benefits from getting oxygen, because when it’s aged in the barrel it takes on some of the char-acteristics of the wood. As the red wine starts to breathe, then you can taste more of the characteristics of the barrel and the grapes. That’s why we pour our wines through an aerator. It just speeds up the process. It has an opening that you pour the wine into at the top, and it has two holes at the side that create a vacuum and make kind of a sucking noise. Kind of like a funnel. The one we like is Vinturi Aerator. It’s really well made. There are opposing theories — some people don’t believe it works. But I have tried wine before and after aeration, and I can really tell the difference; if somebody’s into wine, they would really benefit from hav-ing one.”

— Stephanie Soldner, general manager

Barr’s PuBlic House 3355 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee 419-866-8466 Facebook.com/BarrsPublicHouse

registry Bistro

Erika Rapp on ... the importance of craftsmanship “All my wines are from boutique wineries, and are really limited release. We didn’t make the

menu with Chardonnays that everybody knows the name of. I think it’s done

more as a craft at boutique wineries. They have a passion for making wine. It’s a business, but they see it as a craft first and foremost. They only specialize in one thing, as opposed to somewhere like Beringer Vineyards, which makes Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, the whole gamut — which is fine, but they’re not specializing in a style of wine or production of wine, they’re selling wine. I love the passion the smaller wineries have behind the product they make. They’re not a grocery store wine or a big box wine. They have some weight in the wine community.”

registry Bistro 144 North Superior St. 419-725-0444 registrybistro.com

—Erika Rapp, chef and co-owner



GEORGIO 'sThe cabs of Cali

Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2009 $63 per bottle

“This is a very well-rounded wine. It’s a Bordeaux style Cabernet, but the interesting part is the region it’s from: California. That’s where some of the best red grapes come from, the Oakville Valley in Napa. It’s full-bodied. It has cherry, cranberry and even dark chocolate tastes in it. People in the United States are more likely now to drink the American wines, the California wines, more than the European wines. Because all the European Old World wines have a lot more oaky flavors than the American wines. American wines are clear and crisp. I love European wines, of course — but it’s getting to that point that American wines are as good as European wines, and some even better.” —Chris Kamilaris, co-owner

GeorGio’s 426 North Superior St. 419-242-2424 www.georgiostoledo.com

—Matthew Snyder, retail sales manager

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Matthew Snyder on ... (not) saving it “People wait to drink their best wines — ‘Oh, this is my favorite bottle, I’ll open it on New Year’s Eve.’ What are you drinking the rest of the year? Crap? I think that’s completely sad. It’s like having a beautiful piece of art wrapped up in your closet just so you can boast that you have it. What good is it if you can’t enjoy it? You get excited and enlivened about what you can see, taste, feel. Wine is art in a bottle. I’m six feet above ground right now. That’s pretty darn good. There’s no better reason than that to pop open my best bottles. If you’re waiting for a ceremony to enjoy them, buy two. Because if it’s good I’m not going to wait until a special occasion to enjoy it! Life is short — we should all celebrate more.”

Middle Grounds Market at the oliver house 27 Broadway St. (through the Petit Fours entrance)

419-241-1253 Facebook page Middle Grounds Market at the Oliver House



MauMee WinesThe masters of the old world

Baron De Ley Reserva 2004$24.99 peR BottLe

“I’m a huge fan of this wine, reason being is because it has an Old World kind of styling to it that I find ap-pealing. And the fact that it’s an ‘04 means it has some bottle aging on it, so as it ages it retains that earthi-ness. There are a lot of wines that don’t pass the muster for us — we taste 30 or 40 a week. You get palate fatigue. But when you find that one that has that little spark of inter-est to it the way this one does, that grabs you — it’s exciting.”

— Richard Fortney, store manager and bistro sommelier at

Maumee Wines

MauMee Wines 2556 Parkway Plz., Maumee 419-893-2525 www.maumeewines.com

—John Mancy, Mancy’s Bluewater Grille owner

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John Mancy on ... reds versus whites

“The red/white wars are kind of like the back of the house versus the front of the house battles in restaurants. People drink red wines more than they drink white wines for a host of reasons. Whites are kind of the underdog in the wine world. I’m into white wines myself, and I’ve been trying to get other people to see the possibilities of whites. And the region that’s putting out some of the best is Spain. The country stopped making wines for a while, but they’re making a huge comeback, producing a lot of Old World wines with a lot of New World technolo-gies. They’re not overpriced. They have the Atlantic on one side of them and the Mediterranean on the other, so they understand seafood so the wines they make allow for incredible parings with fish. Forget the red white wars. I love white wines.”

Mancy’s BlueWater Grille

461 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee 419-724-2583 www.mancys.com

tres BelleNapa stand-out

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars fay Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 $95 peR BottLe

“Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is an amazing winery out of Napa Valley in California. They’ve been around since 1970, and they produce some really highly respected wines. Their 2009 Fay Cabernet Sauvignon is a stand-out to me because of the uniqueness of its flavor — your hit with the aroma of violets, blackberry, nutmeg and black licorice, and the fruit flavors in the wine mingle with hints of chocolate and vanilla. And for the quality it’s a great price.”

—Erica Wojtylko, manager of Tres Belle

très Belle 3145 Hollister Ln., Perrysburg 419-874-4555 www.tresbellelounge.com


Few can boast that their career beginnings were documented on film. But Liz Fowler’s start as a culinary and party maven began at the tender age of two, when grandma had the video camera at the ready, documenting the toddler as she careened around family parties with a tray of hors d’oeuvres.

“I always loved making people happy, and I guess it was through food,” Fowler says. The 30-year-old chef is now at the helm of The Savory Suite, a private event space in an old downtown Perrysburg home that is the offshoot of her catering company, Savory Sweet Finer Foods. In the rustically elegant space Fowler rules as a dream party planner and hostess for everything from bridal showers to gourmet dinner clubs, concocting creative menus, procuring delicious baked goods for dessert, and staying after to take care of the mess. (“The idea was to make it cozy, like you’re in your own home but without the cleaning,” Fowler says.) And, like the Jeffrey to her Ina, her husband Stephen works on the second floor as a graphic designer (one can imagine her hopping up the stairs to deliver a plate of goodies) and helps with the design and photography of her growing business.

The Perrysburg native’s training began in her family’s kitchen — after mastering that hors d’oeuvres tray, she moved on to more complicated tasks, learning to make chicken stock from scratch at the age of 10. Rare was an occasion for her to sink her teeth into a pre-packaged cookie or a drive-through burger — “I used to spend the night at my friend’s house so I could have Lucky Charms for breakfast, because we didn’t have that” — and instead she developed her palate on the cooking of the matriarchs in her family. (Her mother is known as ‘the cookie lady’ and now runs Deb House Baked Goods; grandma was a “whole everything” kind of cook.) When she left the roost for college at Indiana University, though, she studied hospitality management and landed afterward in Chicago at Blue Plate, an event firm where she entertained high-profile clients and planned parties. But she often found herself sneaking to the kitchen see what the chefs were up to. “All of a sudden, after doing that for a while, I said I’d rather be in the back of the house than the front of the house.” She left her hectic 90-hour-a-week job and the city and returned with her husband to Toledo three years ago, starting Savory Sweet Finer Foods.

She began selling her products, things like blueberry chicken salad with Greek yogurt and white bean cilantro

dip, at the Perrysburg Farmers’ Market. Soon business grew through word of mouth, and her SSFF packages began appearing on shelves at Kazmaiers and Walt Churchill’s markets. As a caterer, she was required to work out of a commercial kitchen, which she built on the first floor of the home that is now The Savory Suite. Seeing the rest of the space unused (it was formerly a law office), she decided to take advantage of it and enlisted the help of her father and husband to re-do the space. Dad, an architect, created a lighting fixture of branches and lanterns; a bar was placed for wine tastings, and a washed-out wood and linen motif came together.

The space is open to the public for Sunday breakfasts; otherwise, her menus are created to meet the demands of her clients. The girl’s got range: she can cook up everything from breakfasts of baked egg, cheddar and Canadian bacon cups to dinners of seared steak with red wine risotto and balsamic portobellos. The recipes are original; the tunes she plays while she cooks range from Ray LaMontagne to Jay-Z. Though there is the glint of the perfectionist in her, she says the “therapeutic,” artsy part of cooking is what led her to self-made chef-dom.

“It’s not about being perfect. There aren’t rules,” she says. “That’s what I like about it.”

The Savory Suite, 119 W. 2nd St., Perrysburg. 419-215-5292. Facebook.com/TheSavorySuite

or www.thesavorysuite.com. Open to the public Sundays for breakfast from 8:30am-1pm; lunch events start at

$25/person with a $200 minimum; dinners $50/person with a $400 minimum.

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culinaryMonday, November 5 Low-Cal Comfort Food Cooking Class Treo Chef Bret McIntosh will lead foodies through a healthy winter comfort food menu — everything from oven-fried chicken to swirled cheesecake brownies are updated with sneaky additions like whole wheat flower or spinach. $25. 6:30pm. At the corner of Main and Maplewood, downtown Sylvania. RSVP by November 3; call 419-882-2266 or email [email protected].

Wednesday, November 7 Rumpus Cellars Wine Dinner The Hathaway House Sonoma, California winemaker Scott Peterson and his wife, Jennifer Hayes (an Adrian, Michigan native) will present a portfolio of vinos from their boutique winery recently made available in Michigan. The wines will be accompanied by a fabulous five course menu, from seared sea scallops to herb-crusted beef tenderloin. $65 including wine pairings. 6:30pm. 424 W. Adrian St., Blissfield, Michigan. 517-486-2141. hathawayhouse.com.

Friday, November 9 Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio 21st Annual Wine Affair Parkway Place Enjoy a night of elegance for a good cause at the 21st annual installment of this Kidney Foundation fundraiser. A selection of wines and dinner will be served, with proceeds going to help area kidney disease patients with cost and treatments. $90 per person/$800 for a table of 10. 6:30pm. 2500 Parkway Plaza, Maumee. 419-329-2196. www.kfnwo.org.

Just Wednesday Tastings The Beer and Wine Cave Thursday, November 1 [tasting moved due to Halloween] A variety of wine and beers will be available for sampling.

Wednesday, November 7 A variety of wine and beer will be available for sampling. [All tastings $10-$15. 6-8pm. The Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-382-6221. www.toledomeatsandmore.com.]

Thursday & Friday Tastings Middle Grounds Market Thursday, November 1 & Friday, November 2 Great value vinos for the holidays, and seasonal beers like pumpkin, harvest and Christmas releases. Thursday, November 8 & Friday, November 9 Thanksgiving wines and robust beers.

[All tastings $10-$15. 5:30-7pm. Middle Grounds Market at The Oliver House, 27 Broadway St., inside the Petit Fours Patisserie & Cafe. 419-351-3335. Facebook page: The Middle Grounds Market at The Oliver House.]

Thursday, November 1 & Saturday, November 3 Vote for Your Fave Tasting The Baker's Kitchen Sample The Baker's Kitchen owner Marcia Thrush's personal favorite red and white wines, as well as an all-American craft beer, then vote for the ultimate Supreme Fave. 6-8pm Thursday; noon-5pm Saturday. 6433 Monclova Rd., Maumee (half a mile past St. Luke's Hospital). 419-891-9693. Facebook page: The Baker's Kitchen.

Tuesday, November 6 Spirit Enthusiasts, Food Connoisseurs and Cigar Aficionados Event Manhattan's This is a no-sissies tasting — think Johnnie Walker Double Black, Crown Royal Deluxe Whiskey, and Ron Zacapa Aged Rum. Spirits on hand are part of a five-course dinner that starts with shrimp cocktail with sweet onion relish and ends with french toast with pecans and mascarpone cheese $65, tax and gratuity included. 6:30pm. 419-243-6675. www.manhattanstoledo.com.

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Brewing it up With fall in the air, there’s no better time of year to enjoy a beer, perhaps in front of a cozy fire. Even better if it’s one you brewed yourself. The Attic on Adams and the Glass City Mashers, a Toledo homebrew club, present Learn to Homebrew Day on Saturday, November 3. You’ll learn the basics of what you need to get started in this fun and rewarding hobby. The Mashers will present different types of beer, from lagers to IPAs, and clue you in on the tips to craft your own. It’s a great hands-on education, so you can get brewing! Free and open to the public. 1701 Adams St. 419-243-5350. www.homebrewersassociation.org. —MD

From Russia, with loveCaviar for breakfast? “That’s the Russian treat we grew up with,” says Victoria Kamenny, owner of the new Russian grocery store Matryoshka. Named for the Russian nesting doll, Kamenny and

her business partner Irina Voroybyeva conceived Matryoshka as a place for the local community to have access to the cuisine and ingredients of their native

country — Russian-style salads, cabbage rolls and pastries are sold, along with “a lot of caviar.” “The closest (Russian) store was in the Detroit area. If you wanted your favorite kielbasa or cheese it was too long of a drive,” Kamenny, a former hairdresser, says. “We’re really busy and really tired, but it’s a happy tiredness!” Open Monday 11am-6pm, Tuesday thru Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, and closed Sunday. 4900 N. McCord (at Brint), Sylvania. —AO


[Friday, November 2nd]InlandEmpireA mystery with plenty of plot twists, the film features music by composer Krzysztof Pend-erecki, whose work will be performed by the TSO in November. Film scholar and UT pro-fessor Jeanne Kusina will introduce the film and address its “aesthetics of evil” in relation to the film score. Free. 7pm. Haigh audito-rium, Center for Visual Arts, 620 Grove Place. 419-246-8000. www.toledosymphony.com.

[Friday, November 2nd]AnAffairtoRememberConsidered one of the greatest romance mov-ies of all time, the story follows two people that meet and fall for each other on a trans-continental ship and agree to meet at the Empire State Building in six months time if they have ended their respective current relationships. $10. 7:30pm.410 Adams St. 419-42-3490. www.valentinetheatre.com

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Family mattersThere are few — maybe no — film families that have a rich and storied acting dynasty quite like the Fonda’s. The Way Library in Perrysburg is celebrating their collective careers with the Sunday Fonda Family Festival, a three-film series featuring work from Henry, Peter and Jane. It begins with the 1964 political drama The Best Man (Henry) on

November 4, continues with the 1997 family thriller Ulee’s Gold (Peter) on November 11 and ends with the 1965 comedy western Cat Ballou (Jane) on November 18. Free. All films screen at 2pm. 101 E. Indiana Ave. 419-874-3135. www.waylibrary.info —SR

Panning for gold How could a 1980s how-to-care-for-your-ferret video not be awkwardly hilarious? And that’s a taste of what the guys from The Found Footage Festival — which screens at the Michigan Theater on Wednesday, November 14 — have up their sleeves. Joe Pickett (The Onion) Nick Prueher (Late Show with David Letterman) host — in person — this unique assembly of old, embarrassing VHS tapes that were found on the street, at a garage sale or a thrift shop. Just hope mom and dad didn’t sell that music video you made in 6th grade. $11. 9:15pm. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. www.michtheater.org. —SR

DVDs: This month warrants three recommended films: A Separation: An Iranian family is torn apart by a decision to either leave the country for the sake of their child, or stay behind to care for a parent with Alzheim-er’s. Footnote: This film has an incred-ible plot, far too demanding to encapsulate here. Suffice it to say that it will have you glued to the screen, laughing, crying and screaming. Idiots and Angels: And now for something completely different. A 2008 animated film from the talented grey matter of Bill Plympton, this is the story of a crotchety man, who is overtaken by the angel on the other shoulder. The animation and the script are amazing. —SJA

The Cat’s Table by Michael Ondaatje — I was hesitant to pick this one up,

due to the overkill that his other work “The English Patient” received. But I’m glad I did. Ondaatje is a masterful writer, able to soothe you when he wants to, able to excite you at other times. This is a story of growing up, as three

boys meet onboard the Oransay, a ship heading out of India to England in the 1950’s. One tends to think of

this story as somewhat autobiographical, though Ondaatje claims it a work of fiction at the end. Nevertheless, it’s a captivating read, filled with pickpockets, circus troupes, gardens, prisoners - and many, many secrets. —SJA

Get it down now Trying to leap into the writing life, but having trouble getting started? Join a group of likeminded people and get your creative gears turning with the Toledo Lucas County's Write Now informal writing workshop. The free workshop series meets at Sanger Branch on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, through December 11. Prior writing experience or education isn't necessary — it's a welcoming environment to set your creativity free. So if you've got a story to tell, come out and start getting it on paper. Sanger Branch, 3030 W. Central Ave. 419-259-5370. www.toledolibrary.org. —MD

Art out loud A new gallery expands its palette beyond the visual arts, as downtown’s LaunchPad Collective presents the Featured Lines reading series. The ongoing series will give the spotlight once a month to a different poet or writer, giving Toledo’s literary community a chance to connect with an artist in an intimate setting. On Tuesday, November 13, meet Brenna Dugan, writing and literature instructor at Owens Community College, as she reads from her work. After a break in December, the series will resume on January 15 with Tara Misu, followed by Leonard Kress on February 19 and Ryan Bunch in March. All readings are free and open to the public, and are followed by a question and answer session. 8pm. 911 Jefferson Ave. www.launchpadcooperative.com. —MD


Breaking badA Margulies tale of literary deception by The Village Players

By Allan Sanders I think it’s fair to say that the name

Donald Margulies is not a household name. Better than that, it’s a pretty good bet that Mr. Margulies is not a known entity in places where the theatre is a mainstay and centerpiece of cultural activity. I’d be willing to bet if you asked 10 actors to name the top five American playwrights of the last 20 years, Donald Margulies wouldn’t make the list for nine of those surveyed.

Oddly enough, Donald Margulies has been quietly flying under the radar since his first play, Found a Peanut (which the New York Times called “‘Peanuts’ with an advanced case of Weltschmerz,” a not altogether flattering assessment) to his most recent, Tony-nominated play, Time Stands Still from 2010 (if you don’t count his forthcoming adaptation of Jeffrey Eu-genides novel Middlesex for HBO).Along the way, he has garnered national attention for his first major effort, his 1992 play Sight Unseen; a Pulitzer for 1998’s Dinner With Friends; and reviews that would make more famous writers green with envy, for plays like The Model Apartment (1988); The Loman Family Picnic (1989), God of Vengeance (2000) and Collected Stories (1997).

Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and boasting three New York productions from 1997 to 2010, and countless regional showings, Collected Stories is a wonder-fully challenging piece of theatre and one which shows the growth of The Village Players as a credible purveyor of con-temporary work by living playwrights. Indeed, strong scripts appear to be in vogue at VP this year with plays by Beth Henley, Neil Simon and Garson Kanin still on tap for this season.

Collected Stories, running from No-vember 2 through November 17, may be the most intriguing of the season at the Players. The action of the show revolves around an older short story writer and her young protege. We watch over a 6 year period, as the young writer goes from insecure neophyte to an established and confident wordsmith who has grown successful in her own right, perhaps to the detriment of her older teacher.

Having achieved success, the young-er writer chooses as her subject for a novel an affair that her teacher had with real-life poet Delmore Schwartz, opening up a Pandora’s Box of ethical and moral questions. Needless to say, the relation-ship is strained as the women have to come to terms with the validity of using someone else’s life experience (a friend and mentor’s no less!) as the basis of a creative effort for another writer to “bor-row” from and create.

It’s an amazing issue in an era of no-holds-barred, anything-goes journalism in which the media plays a more impor-tant role than that of the event they are covering much of the time. And Margu-lies treats the topic with sensitivity and extraordinary roles for two strong actors, in this case, Maryjo Gavin (the mentor) and Laura Crawford (the student).

See Collected Stories and you may start to understand why Donald Margu-lies should be on nine out of 10 best con-temporary American Playwrights lists for those keeping track of such things.

“Collected Stories” is directed by Richard Furlong runs from Friday, November 2 through

Saturday, November 17 at 2740 Upton Ave. Thursday through Saturday at 8pm.

419-472-6827. www.thevillageplayers.org.

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[Friday, November 2 - Sunday, November 4]DavidSedarisHe dissects his own colorful life with his ra-zor-sharp wit, with his take on his huge and semi-functional family (including fellow-celeb sister Amy), his relationships, and his life as an American abroad. $45. 8pm. 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. www.valentinetheatre.com.

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The play’s a funny thing Did you roll your eyes when you had to read Shakespeare in high school? You might sympathize with Andrew Rally, the TV actor protagonist of Paul Rudnick’s I Hate

Hamlet, playing at the Toledo Repertoire Theater this month. Rally agrees to play the Melancholy Dane to boost his credibility and please his girlfriend. But he can’t get over his distaste for the Bard’s work until he’s visited by the ghost of legendary Shakespearean actor John Barrymore, who convinces him to give it his best shot. But, he has to choose between a lucrative TV pilot and the timeless power of art. Only a couple of months after the Rep’s own fine take on Hamlet, enjoy this lighthearted romp that pokes fun at a classic while exploring what makes it great. $20, November 9-10 and 15-17, 8pm. November 11 & 18, 2:30pm. 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. www.toledorep.org. —MD

Second coming You could say he’s bigger than the Beatles! Whatever your beliefs, Jesus continues to fascinate, and the tale of his time in the spotlight is the core of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1971 blockbuster-staged musical Jesus Christ Superstar, presented by Rave Motion Pictures in a special filmed version of the 2012 arena tour revival on November 1. The lavish production features Ben Forster in the title role, Tim Minchin as Judas, and the one-and-only Melanie Chisolm as Mary Magdalene (that’s Sporty Spice, for those of you who didn’t grow up in the 1990’s!). With hummable tunes like the hit “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” it’s a rare cinematic treat for lovers of musical theater. See it at the Rave Theaters at Fallen Timbers at 7:30pm. 419-878-3898. www.ravemotionpictures.com.

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[Sunday, November 11] The39StepsAlfred Hitchcock’s award-winning The 39 Steps is Broadway’s longest running com-edy thriller. Performed by a cast of four, The 39 Steps follows a man with a boring life as he meets a woman with a thick accent who says she’s a spy. $43-$63. 7pm. 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. www.valentinetheatre.com.


Toledo’s do-it-yourself spirit has never been stronger, and the UpTown Association is offering a chance to get out and do some homegrown shopping right in the middle of the city, with the first annual Maker’s Mart, a new indie craft fair in the heart of UpTown on Saturday, November 17. And a healthy buzz of anticipation is in the air, along with that autumn chill.

“It’s been amazing,” says Julie Champa, Executive Director of the UpTown Association. “Our response has been enormous.” For a craft fair? Absolutely. This isn’t the sleepy, grandmotherly kind of craft show that you might be picturing. There will be a shortage of kitschy samplers and concrete-goose clothing. This is a juried show, with a select group of vendors peddling unique handcrafted wares.

For an idea of what to expect, you don’t have to look much further than the source of the idea — veteran Toledo crafter Jessica Crossfield. If she doesn’t sound familiar, you might know her as the one-and-only Betty Floored, of the Glass City Rollers roller derby squad, and you might have seen the handmade dresses and bags (many with a strong local flavor) that she produces as Oh Sew Betty!

“[Betty]’s really

cool,” Champa says. “She’s a board member [of the Uptown Association] and

she does a lot of shows, and she thought it would be cool to do a show in the

district. She came to the Special Events Committe, we discussed it, and we learned more about it. This is our first year of doing it, so we’re all kind of learning

together.” The committee put out a call for vendors, and

got a terrific response. “We have enough

space for roughly 40 vendors, and we received close to 70

applications,” Champa says. “People from all over

— here locally, from Southeast Michigan, Ann Arbor, Westland. It’s been great.” Crossfield assembled a jury from fellow committe members, and the roster of vendors was set.

The space came together with the help of Connie Hoffmann of Adams Street Art and Antiques. She leases the space at 1717 Adams, until recently occupied by the International Boxing Club, and was eager to rehab it into a venue for UpTown Events. “We thought it would be a great fit,” Champa says. “She’s doing a lot of work in there; replacing flooring, replacing ceiling tiles, installing and rehabbing bathrooms. It’s a great location.”

Champa is excited about the prospect of a day to remember. “I just think

from word-of-mouth between folks here in the district and from the vendors themselves, we should generate a really nice crowd throughout the day,” she says. “The timing is perfect because it’s right before the holidays and the items are really unique and totally gift-able.” (We discussed whether that’s a word, and agreed that it is now.) She’s hoping for a bit of spillover, too. “We feel it’ll help the existing bars and restaurants on Adams Street. When the show’s over, hopefully people will patronize some of the other businesses.”

There will be live music and food, as well, so, as Champa says “it’s an art show with some entertainment value.” It’s well worth the trip to get some early holiday shopping out of the way. As far as the goods on offer, Champa is thrilled at the potential, “It’s all really unique, handmade items you’ll never find in the mall,” she says. And if you haven’t made it to UpTown in a while, this is your chance to see a district that’s gaining momentum. As Champa says, “it’s a perfect fit.”

Maker’s Mart runs from 10am to 7pm on Saturday, November 17.

Admission is $1 for adults, children are free. 1717 Adams. www.makersmarttoledo.com.

Making it Homegrown indie craft fair hits UpTown in time for the holidays

by Matt Desmond

Maker’sMartindiecraftfairwillfeaturewaresfromnearly40vendorsincludingOhSewBetty’shandmadedressesby,JessicaCrossfield(picturedbelow),asetofmatchbooknotebooksbypapercrafterHollyWhitney,AlisonMaples’dripbowlandferociouslycute

knitted monsters by Miss Eryn Marie


eventsfriday 2ArtforAllSouls.20 North Gallery presents their 20th annual holiday exhibit, opening on All Souls’ Day, also celebrated as the Day of the Dead—in observance of these cultural traditions, eleven celebrated local artists will display artwork that “speaks to the soul” of the artist and the audience. 6-9pm.20 North Gallery, 18 N. St. Clair St. 419-241-2400 www.20northgallery.net

FirstFridayGalleryHop.This event is held on the first Friday of each month and showcases a number of Bowling Green’s diverse art venues. This month the gallery hop welcomes two new art venues: Grounds for Thought and the Myles Baker Street Gallery. Downtown Bowling Green. 419-806-9116.

TheCelebratingNatureThroughPhotographyContest.The annual contest highlights the vibrant outdoors. Local photographer Steve Perry will speak at 7pm. Reception: 6-8pm. National Center for Nature Photography, 10001 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9757. www.naturephotocenter.com.

saturday 3TheMarriageofHeavenandHell.Matthew Chambers presents new conceptual works. 5-9pm. 24164 Front St. 419-830-3080. www.libraryhousegallery.com.

TheDestinyofaDownfall:TheArtof JosephAngelo. Joseph Angelo is a resident artist of the Collingwood Arts Center. He has been an

illustrator for much of his career, specializing in pen & ink and pencil work. However, he is also a working photographer. Despite this, he has rarely shown his artwork in art galleries. 7-11pm. 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787. www.collingwoodartscenter.org.

sunday 4ArtsforourFuture.More than 50 artists from Ohio and Michigan display works in various mediums. 2-5pm. Bedford Branch Library, 8575 Jackman Rd., Temperance,

MI. 734-847-6747.

friday 9ArtistTradingCards. Design a 2.5 x 3.5 card using any sort of media keeping in mind the themes “PURE JOY” and “JEWELRY.” Interpret the themes however you please — get wild, get creative. 6:30 - 7:30. 29 B. St. Clair St. 419.720.6462. www.artsupplydepo.com

saturday 10CareersinCreativity. Experts in creative industries share the path to success. Open to students, educators and life-long learners. 1-5pm. Perrysburg High School, 13385 Roachton Rd. www.myprizm.com.

sunday 11CelebratingEdithFranklin:YouthArtsFundEvent.Selected archival works by Edith and personal mementos will be sold at her request, along with other artists’ works donated in her honor. RSVP requested. 1-4pm. Secor Gallery, 425 Jefferson. 419-254-2787. www.acgt.org

saturday 17Maker’sMart.Indie craft fair (see story on p.35). $1.10am-7pm. 1717 Adams. www.makersmarttoledo.com.

Toledo Museum of Art2445MonroeSt.419.255.8000www.toledomuseum.org

it’s fridayNovember2 Enjoy some free Club Friday music, featuring the pop standards of Dan and Don in the Cloister, 6:30-9:30pm. Take a public tour of “Manet: Portraying Life” at 7, and of “Made in Hollywood” at 8. Create a glass icicle or fireworked glass beads in the Hot Shop at 6, 7 & 8, and see free glassblowing demonstrations at 7, 8 & 9.

November9Lawrence Nichols, Senior Curator of European and American Sculpture before 1900 leads “I Don’t Look Like That: Portraits in the TMA Old Master Collection,” a special tour exploring the dynamic between artist and model. In a continuing film series, present in conjunction with the Manet exhibition, see Vincente Minnelli’s adaptation of Gustave Flaubert’s “Madame Bovary,” in the Little Theater at 8pm

don’t forget! Art lovers and book lovers alike won’t want to miss the Museum Library League’s annual book sale, at the Art Reference Library in the Center for the Visual Arts, Thursday, November 1-Sunday, November 3.

Moving through time and spaceThe Arts Commission of Greater Toledo’s latest exhibition at the Parkwood Gallery features two artists as they explore concepts of movement and time in an overlapping space. The Labuda and Pond Exhibition highlights the work of Ben Pond and Mitch Labuda. Pond paints pastels with very deliberate strokes to convey movement. Labuda recreates “a scene, a time, a moment” with photographs of planned movements at a variety of angles, telling more of a story than photos of a static subject. The exhibit runs through November 16. Join ACGT for an artist’s reception on Friday, November 2 from 6-8pm. Monday-Friday 8:30am–4:30pm. Parkwood Gallery, 1838 Parkwood Ave. 419-254-ARTS. www.theartscommission.org

Turn it onThe Launch Pad Collaborative continue their Fall/Winter solo exhibitions with the emphasis on works that are off the beaten path. And Nothing Turned on Itself highlights new works from artist Ian J. Welch. The exhibit is a collection of drawings and animations using ink, graphite and other alternative methods to depict familiar Midwestern scenes. The opening reception will take place on Thursday, November 8 at 7pm. On Wednesday, November 14 at 6:30pm there will be an open discussion entitled Drawing in Contemporary Visual Art, to coincide with the exhibition. Welch as well as Bowling Green State University instructors Brandon Briggs & Charlie Kanwischer and Detroit artist Laura Makar will answer questions from the public. It is the first in Lauch Pad’s Wednesday night lecture series. Guests may also BYOB. Launch Pad Cooperative, 911 Jefferson Ave.

MitchLabudaexploresmovementandtimeattheParkwoodGallery

All of them The indie gallery pioneers at Bozarts Fine Art & Music Gallery strive to bring artists on the fringe together with their latest group exhibition All Of Us. The exhibit opens on Friday, November 2 with a reception from 7pm-1am features 8 artists with eclectic backgrounds to display a collection of 2D, sculpture and installation works. Artists include Doug Solomon, Richard Reed, Jarod Christy, Dan Lund, Jesse Mireles, Mark Moffett, Will McCullough and David McIntyre. Bozarts Fine Art & Music Gallery, 151 S. St. Clair. 419-464-5785. —JG

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This is not your older brother’s Tom Green.The pop-eyed, gangly, maniac who all but invented

reality-based shock humor with his ‘90s time capsule pro-gram “The Tom Green Show” has been replaced by an older, wiser, and more socially and politically aware sati-rist who looks at the world around him and wonders how the hell it got this way.

As incredible as it sounds, Tom Green has grown up. Long gone are the elaborate pranks on his long-suffering parents and the goofy antics with his friends. Fresh off the success of an acclaimed Showtime comedy special, Green called us from his home in Los Angeles to discuss his more sophisticated style of comedy. Green will be ap-pearing at Connxtions Comedy Club on November 9 and 10.

You recently did a Showtime comedy special that was really well received. Were you surprised at how well it went over?

Yeah I was really happy that people liked it. I worked really hard on coming up with the ideas for it and I’ve been touring for the last few years putting it all together. It was a really great feeling to have such a great response. It was awesome.

You’ve been doing standup comedy practically full-time since 2010. Are you ever going to go back to doing your Internet talk show?

Well, I’m starting up a podcast and it’s going to be a new style of Internet show. It’s not going to be in my liv-ing room anymore. It should be up pretty soon. We’ll be streaming the video of the podcast and it’ll be similar but a new version of the show.

So what’s the word on your long-delayed movie “Prankstar?” Is that ever going to come out?

It will. It’s a work in progress, man. It’s gonna be a crazy film. But for the time being I’m just going to be tour-ing and doing my new web show and I’m not sure when that’ll come out. I also just shot a movie with the Trailer Parks Boys as well; that’s gonna be cool.

Your show is hilarious but you’re talking about some pretty heavy topics.

I think people who come to my show should under-stand that this is an alternative form of entertainment to what we’re being force fed on television everyday. My show is focused on highlighting some of those inaccuracies that we believe to be true just because we’re so brainwashed by the mainstream television and entertainment business. There’s no real competing view to what is considered “the norm” now in this world. I’m talking about political issues

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and I’m approaching it from a different perspective. They all have an agenda, which is to promote their side of the argument. Maybe CNN’s agenda is to appear unbiased, but when you’re trying to appear unbiased you critique both sides equally. But maybe both sides don’t need to be critiqued equally. Maybe one side really is worse than the other. Maybe the whole system is messed up.

Why are there only two political parties in this coun-try? Is it so we have less choice? Are we not allowed to have more choice? I’m starting to get more and more up-set and angry as I get older because you actually see how this stuff affects your life. When you’re a kid, you’re like “Oh, who cares? There’s nothing I can do about it anyway. I’m just going to try and make enough money to pay my rent and my bills and hopefully get a job.” Then you get older and you realize there’s so much stupidity in the way the system works and you want to actually say something that might change it, even just a little bit. even if it’s just raising awareness with a thousand people in a comedy club. That at least makes me feel better that I’ve spoken my mind and said what I feel about things. The world has gotten very frustrating for me.

Views like that are the antithesis of Hollywood and big media. Have you gotten any flack from the suits in show business for expressing those views?

I don’t talk to the people in show business, man. I got nothing to do with those people. Everybody knows what’s going on. It’s bureaucracy. You can ask any individual in show business, “Hey, are you addicted to your cell phone? Did you like the world better before you had text messag-ing? Remember when you used to go out to dinner with people and you’d actually sit and talk with somebody instead of being distracted by your cell phone and texts and have every single per-son they’ve ever known in their entire lives trying to chat with you while your dinner companion is trying to have a conversation with you?” At what point do we stop encouraging it and start discouraging it?

How are your parents doing? Oh, they’re doing great, man. It’s been excellent to

have great parents like I have. Obviously they put up with some silliness when I was younger doing my show but they were always able to separate our true relationship from the TV pranks I was pulling. They’d get frustrated and angry with me on camera because I’d get them at 2 or 3 o’clock in the morning. But I have a great relationship with my family and I see them all the time. They’re great.

Tom Green is performing at Connxtions Comedy Club on Friday, November 9 and Saturday, November 10. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $23.50. 5319 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-867-9041/

connxtionscomedyclub.com


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JAZZ,BLUeS & R&BDegageJazzCafé:Gene ParkerBierStube:Ragtime Rick and the Chefs of Dixie LandTresBelleLounge: Jason Hudson

Rock, PoP & HiP-HoP MickeyFinn’s: Bad Rabbits, Gold TheBronzeBoar: Knopp Band

ACOuSTiC,FOLk,&EThNiCPotbelly: Don Coats Villageidiot:Old West End Productions Fusion:Open Mic w/ Todd Anthony YeOldeDurtyBird:Ronn Daniels

otHeRMickeyFinn’sPub: Open MicMulvaney’sBunker: Karaoke MutzPub(attheOliverhouse):Open Mic Manhattan’s: Open MicBierStube: Karaoke

Thu,NOV 1Rock, PoP & HiP-HoPMickeyFinn’s: Frankie Ballard StranahanTheater: ZZ Top hLounge@hollywoodCasino:Candlebox B.Gump’s101RestaurantandLounge:Distant Cousinz W/ Scott Fish

ACOuSTiC,FOLk,&EThNiCRosie’sitalianGrille:Don and Rachel CoatsPapa’sTavern:Bobby May & Frankie May and Friends TheBronzeBoar: Steve Kennedy YeOldeDurtyBird: Dave Carpenter TheBlarneyirishPub: Rick Whited Swig: Acoustic Troubadours

JAZZ, BLUeS, & R&BWesley’s: What’s Next DégagéJazzCafe:Jason Quick BasinSt.Grille: Tom Turner & The Slow Burn Trio JAM

COuNTRY&BLuEGRASS Villageidiot: ShitDangMonsterTrucks

DANCE&TEChNOTheDistillery: DJ Mark EP TheRocketBar: College Night w/ DJ Manny

otHeRMutzPub(attheOliverhouse):Karaoke BierStube: Karaoke BronzeBoar: Open Mic w/ Steve Kennedy

FRi,NOV2Rock, PoP & HiP-HoPWesley’s: Old School Fridays One2Lounge@Treo: Stonehouse MickeyFinn’s: Such Gold, Mixtapes, Citizen FatFishBlue: Four Twenty Seven TequilaSheila’s: Listen Entertainment hLounge@hollywoodCasino: Mas Fina headliners: The Last Vegas, Launchpad Macquak, Revenant Sound RocketBar: Battle Of The Bands TheBronzeBoar: Beg To Differ A.J.’sDoolittles: Nine Lives Band Duncan’s: Dual Identity holidayinnFrenchQuarter: Bush League Bar145: Potbillies

ACOuSTiC,FOLk&EThNiCRosie’sitalianGrille: Mitch KahlPizzaPapalis: Chris Knopp YeOldeDurtyBird: Kyle White

JAZZ, BLUeS, & R&B Mancy’sitalianGrill: Skip Turner Zinful!:Lori Lefevre Mutz@theOliverhouse: Andrew Ellis & The Setting Suns B.Gump’s101RestaurantandLounge:Dr. Z And The Survivors FranciscanCenter: Candice Coleman & Chris Brown

TheBlarneyirishPub: The Last Born Sons DégagéJazzCafe: Cynthia Kaay-Bennett

COuNTRY&BLuEGRASS TableForty4: Kentucky Chrome

DANCE&TEChNO MickeyFinn’s: Transmission Goth Night

otHeR BierStube:Karaoke

SAT,NOV3Rock, PoP & HiP-HoPFrankie’sinnerCity: Ryan Started The Fire, Minds Without Purpose, Hour 24, This Is Everthing, A Year In The Dark TheOmni:Liquorbox headliners: Uncle Kracker TheLa-Z-BoyCenter: Dick Wagner And The Jim Cummings Band TequilaSheila’s:Tracy Smith YeOldeDurtyBird:Stranger Danger TheVenue: 80’s Party holidayinnFrenchQuarter: Bush League hLounge@hollywoodCasino:Persuasion Band TheBronzeBoar: Noisy Neighbors TableForty4: The New Fashioned Bar145: The Curve

ACOuSTiC,FOLk&EThNiC B.Gump’s101RestaurantandLounge:Jaime Mills

JAZZ, BLUeS, & R&B One2Lounge@Treo: What’s Next, Raq The Casbah Rosie’sitalianGrille: Skip Turner DégagéJazzCafe: Cynthia Kaay-Bennett Duncan’s:Moon Dogs

DANCE&TEChNOMutzPub(attheOliverhouse): DJ Nate Mattimoe

COuNTRY&BLuEGRASS GlassCityCafe:Old State Line

cLASSicAL & SPiRitUAL BuddhistTempleofToledo: Sumkali Indian Music Made In America StranahanTheater:Patriotic Pops

otHeR BierStube: Karaoke

SuN,NOV4Rock, PoP & HiP-HoPFrankie’sinnerCity: Blameshift, Dive MickeyFinn’s: Gold, Smudge Candy, DJs Simplicty & Tina G Duncan’s: Scotty Rock

JAZZ, BLUeS, & R&BVillageidiot:Bob Rex Trio

ACOuSTiC,FOLk,&EThNiCOarhouse:Bobby May & Jon Barile B.Gump’s101RestaurantandLounge:Justin Moyar

cLASSicAL & SPiRitUAL ToledoClub:TSO Chamber II

otHeRBierStube: Karaoke

MON,NOV5ACOuSTiC,FOLk,&EThNiCVillageidiot: Frankie May and Friends Manhattan’s: Open Mic Night With Jason Quick And Rachel Richardson

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Fiona Apple “The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do” Now that’s a title. Fiona’s recorded output has been spotty, but this disc is well worth your eartention. She admirably pushes the pigeonhole of piano/singer-songwriter to great effect. “Hot Knife” pits her against a solo tympani drum, with a repeating chorus of “I’m a hot knife - he’s a pat of butter.” Her songs are not dance toonz, but rather ask you to have a seat and listen to her. She tends to write lyrics that challenge the chord progressions, as in “Daredevil,” and where the words could come across as cumbersome, Apple’s voice helps to settle it in. If you, like me, had lost track of her, because of the last couple lackluster CDs, give this one a try — even if you can’t remember the whole title. —SJA

Sean HayeSVillage idiot / Wed., NoVember 7With a sound poppy enough to be catchy and intricate and unique enough to be intelligent, there are few reasons not to dig what Sean Hayes is doing. With rolling classically-inspired piano lines, chamber-pop guitar and soulful vo-cals, his music reflects a life spent absorbing various musical cultures: He was born in NYC, raised in North Carolina and started his musical career in San Francisco. And with a wealthy experience comes a concise lyrical approach that covers the same hu-man concerns from executive board room to the rural mountains: greed, love, longing and death. $5. 9pm. 309 Conant St. 419-893-7281. www.villageidiotmaumee.com —SR



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Jazz, Blues, & R&B Crystal’s lounge @ Ramada Inn Ballroom - UT Jazz Night

TUE, NOV 6RoCk, PoP & HIP-HoP Village Idiot: Eliot Lewis (of Hall & Oates) The Bronze Boar: Virgo

AcOUsTIc, FOlk, & EThNIcsundown cantina: Jaime Mills Potbelly: Tom Drummonds

Jazz, Blues, & R&BTrotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Manhattan’s: Blues Jam With Jeff Williams Degage Jazz café: Gene Parker

otHeRcladdagh Irish Pub: Karaoke The Bronze Boar: Karaoke Bier stube: Karaoke Rhouse: Karaoke

wED, NOV 7RoCk, PoP & HIP-HoP Frankie’s Inner city: Attila, Make Me Famous, Issues, Ice Nine Kills, Adestria, Northern Shores clazel Theatre: Sleigh Bells, Araabmuzik Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Eight Fifteens Third space: Electrician

Jazz, Blues & R&BDegage Jazz café: Gene Parker

AcOUsTIc, FOlk, & EThNIcPotbelly: Don Coats Village Idiot: Sean Hayes

Fusion: Open Mic w/ Todd Anthony south End Grill: Bobby May & Jon Barile Village Idiot: Sean Hayes The Distillery: Dave Carpenter

otHeRMickey Finn’s Pub: Open MicMulvaney’s Bunker: Karaoke Mutz Pub (at the Oliver house): Open Mic Manhattan’s: Open MicBier stube: Karaoke

ThU, NOV 8RoCk, PoP & HIP-HoP h lounge @ hollywood casino: Nine Lives Bar 145: Artic Clam

AcOUsTIc, FOlk, & EThNIc Rosie’s Italian Grille: Don and Rachel CoatsPapa’s Tavern: Bobby May & Frankie May and Friends The Bronze Boar: Steve Kennedy Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ben Barefoot The Blarney Irish Pub: Jeff Stewart

Jazz, Blues, & R&Bwesley’s: What’s Next Dégagé Jazz cafe: Leo Darrington Basin st. Grille: Tom Turner & The Slow Burn Trio JAM

cOUNTRY & BlUEGRAss Village Idiot: Dragon Wagon

DANcE & TEchNOThe Distillery: DJ Mark EP The Rocket Bar: College Night w/ DJ Manny

otHeRMutz Pub (at the Oliver house): Karaoke

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Bier stube: Karaoke Bronze Boar: Open Mic w/ Steve Kennedy

FRI, NOV 9RoCk, PoP & HIP-HoPwesley’s: Old School Fridays Frankie’s Inner city: King, Endeavors, Dresden Tequila sheila’s: Samuel Torres Table Forty 4: Nine Lives Rocket Bar: Rock Showcase Bar 145: The Menus

AcOUsTIc, FOlk & EThNIcRosie’s Italian Grille: Mitch KahlPizza Papalis: Chris Knopp Ye Old cock ‘n Bull: Bobby May & Jon Barile headliners: Canaan Smith Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ben Barefoot Village Idiot: Crane Wives

Jazz, Blues, & R&B Zinful!: Morgen Stiegler Dégagé Jazz cafe: Skip Turner Band Mutz @ the Oliver house: Chris Shutters Trio The Blarney Irish Pub: Stephen Woolley & Suburban Soul h lounge @ hollywood casino: Dal Bouey holiday Inn French Quarter: Green Eyed Soul B.Gump’s 101 Restaurant and lounge: Andrew Ellis And Lucky Lemont

ClassICal & sPIRItual Trinity Episcopal church: Legends Of The Celtic Harp

DANcE & TEchNO Mickey Finn’s: Transmission Goth Night

sAT, NOV 10RoCk, PoP & HIP-HoP headliners: Hour 24, Aim Your Ar-rows, Hope For The Hollow, A Violent Perfection, A Year In The Dark, Ryan Started The Fire, MLC Mickey Finn’s: Frontier Ruckus Tequila sheila’s: Free Wild Frankie’s Inner city: Touch Of Rage, The Black Order, Cosmic Throne, Megapegasus h lounge @ hollywood casino: East River Drive The Bronze Boar: Bush League Table Forty 4: Nine Lives cheers sports Eatery: BOFFO Duncan’s: 52 Pickup Rocket Bar: Dubtronica Bar 145: Kamel

AcOUsTIc, FOlk & EThNIc Ye Olde Durty Bird: Barile And May B.Gump’s 101 Restaurant and lounge: Bryan Lee

Jazz, Blues, & R&BVillage Idiot: Bob Rex Trio

AcOUsTIc, FOlk, & EThNIcOarhouse: Bobby May & Jon Barile

ClassICal & sPIRItual southview high school: Sylvania Community Orchestra

otHeRBier stube: Karaoke

MON, NOV 12RoCk, PoP & HIP-HoP Frankie’s Inner city: Vanna, Goodbye Blue Skies, Arson Our Savior, Affairs

Frontier ruckusMickey Finns / sat., noveMber 10Keep indie folk-rockers Frontier Ruckus on your “must-see” list of regional acts and you might want to check them out at an intimate venue before they inevitably play to larger audiences. They’ve already made their way to notoriety in Paste Magazine, NPR and Rolling Stone, and won over famous fans like Ryan Adams and John Oates (of Hall and Oates). The Michigan natives approach their music with a blue-collar craftsmanship and a humble sentiment that seems to echo from the barren factories of the rust belt. Without any gimmicks, they confidently blend folk harmonies with the grit of Detroit rock. Mickey Finn’s, 602 LaGrange. 419-246-3466. www.mickeyfinnspub.com —JG

Jazz, Blues, & R&B Dégagé Jazz cafe: Skip Turner Band holiday Inn French Quarter: Green Eyed Soul Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis And The Setting Sons

cOUNTRY & BlUEGRAss Glass city cafe: OWE’ver Easy With Jason Quick The Blarney Irish Pub: Kentucky Chrome

DANcE & TEchNOMutz Pub (at the Oliver house): DJ Nate Mattimoe

sUN, NOV 11RoCk, PoP & HIP-HoP Frankie’s Inner city: Break Duncan’s: Scotty Rock



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AcOustic,FOlk,&EtHNicVillageidiot: Frankie May and Friends Manhattan’s: Open Mic Night With Jason Quick And Rachel Richardson

Jazz, Blues, & R&B crystal’slounge@RamadainnBallroom- UT Jazz Night

tuE,NOV13ROck,POP&HiP-HOP Frankie’sinnercity:Lights, Arkells RocketBar: Badfish, A Tribute To Sublime stranahantheater:Joe Bonamassa

AcOustic,FOlk,&EtHNicsundowncantina: Jaime Mills Potbelly: Tom Drummonds theBronzeBoar: Virgo

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[ education ] Climate Change Symposium - The purpose of this symposium is to provide accurate, relevant and up-to-date information about climate change research and the impact of climate change on the environment and organisms including a hands-on demonstration. Zoo admission is free for Sympo-sium attendees, and pizza and assorted beverages (soda and water) will be provided during the lunch break in the Museum’s Great Hall. Registration re-quired. 9am-12:45pm. Toledo Zoo, 2700 Broadway. 419-385-5721. www.toledozoo.org A Confluence of Science, Journalism and CivicLeadership- The 2012 S. Amjad Hussain Visiting Lecture in the History of Medicine and Surgery will bring to life the legacy of Paul Block Jr., former publisher of The Blade. Dr. Maurice Manning, Distinguished University Professor of Biochemistry and Cancer, will share the legacy of Block’s accomplishments and the significant role he played in the development of Toledo and north-west Ohio, helping to found the Medical College of Ohio. An accomplished journalist and chemist, Block was instrumental in shaping perceptions of the region and helping it flourish. 5pm. UT Health Education Building, 4000 Arlington Ave. 419-530-5874. www.utoledo.edu

thursday 1

[ miscellaneous ] TLCPLTWEETUp- Show your support for ISSUE 23, the Library’s levy on the November 6th ballot. During this Happy Hour TWEET UP for adults con-nect with other Library supporters with pro-Library, 140-character sentiments via your Twitter account! Also, hear brief comments from Library Director Clyde Scoles. Enjoy light fare on the house, learn about unique programs, and delight in the musical entertainment by Rachel Richardson. Be sure to install the Twitter app on your device before you arrive and to follow on Twitter @TLCPLLevy, and use this hash tag during the TWEET UP: #issue23. 6-8pm. Ice Restaurant & Bar, 405 Madison Ave. 419-351-0721. www.toledolibrary.org EPICToledoSummit- This summit is an op-portunity for young professionals to learn about the opportunities and challenges facing the Toledo Region. The sessions are divided into three main tracks: Economic Development, Leadership and Career Development and Career Path - Mentor-ing Groups. Registration required. 8am-4pm. $35 members / $50 non-members. Toledo Club, 235 14th St. www.epictoledo.com

Halloween BloodBath Bang! The Premier / Friday, November 2The Halloween festivities aren’t over yet. The Halloween BloodBath Bang! is slated to be Toledo’s biggest bash in the newly renovated “The Premier” event facility. The Bang! series was started four years ago by a group of local DJ’s for people who enjoyed electronic music as much as they did. Since then each event has grown to almost a thousand people in attendance. The Halloween BloodBath is the most ambi-tious event in the series. The party will feature a huge quality sound system with intelligent lighting, giant video screens, go-go dancers, Epiphic Photo-booth, and the best Halloween decor in town. Visit the website to find out more about the all inclusive VIP details. 9:30pm. $10 general / $30 VIP. The Premier, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. www.3angtoledo.com—JG

[ education ] ElectronicResourcesforFindingFunders- Want to turbo-charge your nonprofit fundraising? David Holmes of the Foundation Center’s Cleveland office will give live demos on how to use the Foundation Directory Online, GrantSpace, and more to find new funders for you. Bring your laptop and follow along! Registration is required. Admission is free. 10am-12pm. Main Library, 325 North Michi-gan St. 419-259-5200. www.toledolibrary.org

friday 2

[ benefit ] Sapphire Blues - Last year this event contributed $25,000 to the Toledo Opera’s programing. And, as an affordable happening that supports the arts, complete with live jazz and a massive buffet, you really can’t go wrong. A night on the town that supports more to come. 7pm. $50. The Toledo Club, 235 14th St. www.toledoopera.org

[ miscellaneous ] The Halloween Bloodbath Bang - BANG! is an event started by DJs for people that love electronic music. This event will showcase a huge quality concert sound system with “big city” club style lighting. There will be Go-Go dancers, light show, photobooth and more. 9:30pm. $10 / $30 VIP. The Premier, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd. www.3angtoledo.com

saturday 3

[ education ] LifeintheNativeAmericanConfederacy- Join Metroparks historians to exploring the homes, clothing, work, play, and other aspects of daily life for the many different tribes whose villages dotted the landscape along the Maumee River during the 1790’s.Registration required. 12pm. Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com TheWorldatWar:MiniatureWarGaming- Come fight the War of 1812, WWI, WWII all in one room. Miniature war gaming experts Help you play more that 16 different war games and learn about this family friendly hobby. No experience is required and kids are welcome. Admission in-cludes the miniature war gaming and the museum. 9:30am-4pm. $5 seniors & students / $4 members / Free under 5. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-4121. www.ohiohistory.org

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[ miscellaneous ] SwapMeet- Swap Toledo is an organization that throws “swap parties” where local trendsetters can trade gently used clothing, jewelry and accessories. During the Swap Meet, “SWAPers” can exchange clothes, network, and enjoy live entertainment from GOLD, Smudge Candy, DJ Simplicity and DJ Tina G. There will also be raffles for prizes from local vendors and a photobooth to model your new outfits. Visit facebook.com/SwapToledo for rules & guidelines. 5-10pm. Mickey Finn’s, 602 Lagrange St. 419-246-3466. www.mickeyfinnspub.com

wednesday 7

[ miscellaneous ] VeteransExpo- This event will honor American service men and women for their commitment and sacrifice. Serving as the Veterans Expo’s featured speaker is U.S. Army veteran Holly Koester. Koester will speak about her own experiences in the mili-tary and how helping others has impacted her life. In addition to the lecture presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to visit with and receive information from several community outreach organizations. 10am-2pm. Owens Community College Audio/Visual Classroom Center Rooms 125-128, Oregon Rd. Perrysburg. 567-661-8387. www.owens.edu

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12th Annual Tellabration! Maumee Indoor Theater / Friday, November 9The Frogtown Storytelling Guild celebrates it’s 12th year as apart of this international day of storytelling known as Tellabration! The event is a spoken-word concert that is sure to enchant any audience. This year’s featured storyteller is Jeff Doyle from Ann Arbor, MI. Doyle is a member of Ann Arbor’s Storyteller’s Guild and is known for humor-ous tales that end with a twist and are often spooky! Many Frogtown storytellers will join him for an evening full of the region’s best folktales, legends and personal narratives. Help keep the oral tradition alive and pass on some of the creative yarns to the next generation of storytellers. 7-9pm. $10 adults / Free, high school and college students with a student ID. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-350-1454. www.sites.google.com/site/frogtownstorytellers—JG

road trip — ann arbor/ Ypsilantiongoing Superior Donuts Through Decmber 15. Wednesdays, 3pm & 8pm; Thursdays & Fridays, 8pm; Saturdays, 3pm & 8pm; Sundays, 2pm. $27-$42. Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. 734-433-7673. www.purplerosetheatre.com When a man is about ready to give up on everything in life — including his family’s donut store —he meets an optimistic stranger that turns the tide. Written by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy Letts.

friday 2 Politically Erect: The Visual Stimulation of Politics November 2-8. Robbins Gallery, U of M School of Art and Design, 2000 Bonisteel, Ann Arbor. www.art-design.umich.edu Just in time for the general election, University of Michigan students explore a range of modern day political conceptions through varied media. The show is put on by Helicon, the History of Art Department’s sponsored club. Opening reception Friday, November 8, 7-11pm.

Milo Greene 9pm. $10. Blind Pig, 208 South 1st St. 734-996-8555. www.blindpigmusic.com This rising indie-rock quintet plays dreamy tunes while harmonizing, sharing lead vocals and often switching instruments during performances.

saturday 3Archifest 2012 Through December 13. AADL Mallets Creek Branch Library, 3090 E. Eisenhower Pkwy., Ann Arbor. 734-327-4200. www.aadl.org The American Institute of Architects Huron Valley Chapter is proud to present their second biennial showcase of architecture designed by local architects. Huron Valley Chapter members of the AIA work and / or live in Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, or Washtenaw County.

thursday 8Matisyahu 6:30pm. $28 adv. / $30 day of. EMU Pease Auditorium, 900 Oakwood St., Ypsilanti Brighten your existence with this purveyor of soulful hip-hop with jamming world rhythms and conscious, spiritual lyrics.

wednesday 14Daniel Johnston 8pm. $20. Blind Pig, 208 South 1st St., Ann Arbor. 734-996-8555. www.blindpigmusic.com Johnston has spent the last 20 or so years exposing his heartrending tales of unrequited love, cosmic mishaps, and existential torment to an ever-growing international cult audience. For more events around Ann Arbor check out the new www.ecurrent.com! Or pick up a copy of our sister publication, Current Magazine at various local businesses, bars & restaurants, galleries and salons all over the metro Toledo area.

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friday 9

[ miscellaneous ] ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital Auxiliary An-nual Holiday Bazaar - Thirty vendors and four Auxiliary Teams will be showcasing their unique and one of a kind treasures for your enjoyment. 8am-4pm. ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital, 5901 Monclova Rd., Maumee. 419-893-5919. www.promedica.org

saturday 10

[ miscellaneous ] St Patrick of Heatherdowns Fall Bazaar - Get a head start on your holiday shopping! Over 30 vendors will be on hand selling homemade crafts. 10am-3pm. Free. St Patrick of Heatherdowns School, 4201 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-266-3430

[ benefit ] Kickin’ Cancer Benefit Concert - Come out for a rollicking great time with great food, great prizes and great music all for a good cause. Live entertainment is provided by ‘Bobby May and The Kickin’ Cancer Band.’ Proceeds benefit The Phoenix Guest House, a nonprofit organization which provides free, temporary lodging for commuting adult cancer outpatients and their caregivers. 6:30. $25 general / $50 VIP. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-867-0769. www.thephoenixguesthouseinc.org

monday 12

[ education ] Refusetobeavictim!- You’ll learn how to improve personal safety strategies and what techniques and tactics can be used to help avoid becoming easy victims of crimes and criminals. Seminar topics include home, workplace, vehicle, senior and physical security along with self defense and mental preparedness This is a 3 part series. November 12-26. 6:30-8pm. Reynolds Corners, 4833 Dorr St. 419-259-5320. www.toledolibrary.org

tuesday 13

[ education ] WRITENOW- The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library would like to invite adults who want to cre-ate and connect outside a classroom to its WRITE NOW informal writing workshop. These WRITE NOW bi-monthly sessions meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month now through this December 11. The sessions focus on free-writing and practice writing. 7-8pm. Free. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. 419-259-5370. www.toledolibrary.org Collectibles: Crow Indian Artifacts - American Indian artifacts from the collection of Richard Ed-wards will be displayed at the Manor House. Items date from 1830-1890 and relate to Crow spiritual rituals and preparation for battle. Coffee and muf-fins are served at 9:30am and the program begins at 10am. Wildwood Preserve Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com

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wed7 IsGlutenCausingYouDistress?- Learn what foods contain gluten, what it is, how to avoid it and what foods are gluten-free. There will be gluten-free sample to try and products for sale. Space is limited. 7pm. $10 paid in adv. Health Foods by Claudia, 3904 Secor Rd. 419-474-2400. www.healthfoodsbyclaudia.com

fri10 ShivaandthePineForestSageswithToddTesen- Todd Tesen is very excited to return to Still Waters Yoga to continue the conversa-tion on yoga practice. He will expand ideas on asana, pranyama and meditation through the rich tales of Shiva, “The Auspicious Yogin” and his visit with the Pine Forest Sages! All levels of experience are welcome! Through applica-tion, exploration and conversation, deepen your understanding of the relevance of yoga in your everyday! 9am-5pm. Entire Day: $108/$90 if prepaid by November 3rd. Still Waters Yoga Studio, Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova Rd., Monclova. 419-877-9038. www.stillwatersyoga.com MercyCollegeOpenHouse- Explore educa-tion opportunities in the medical field at Mercy College’s Open House. 10am-12pm. Mercy College, 2221 Madison Ave. www.mercycollege.edu

wed14 SupportYourImmuneSystemNaturally- This class discusses many wonderful products that enhance your immune system through the

upcoming winter months. Space is limited. 7pm. $10 paid in adv. Health Foods by Claudia, 3904 Secor Rd. 419-474-2400. www.healthfoodsbyclaudia.com

ongoingMondays BeginningandGentleYoga - Classes cover releasing stress through deep breathing and body/mind awareness, gradually increasing strength and flexibility and proper body align-ment. All levels of fitness welcome. 7:30pm. Six weeks for $75. It’s About Movement Yoga Studio, 26597 N. Dixie Hwy., The Shoppes at RiverPlace, Perrysburg. 419-868-9199. www.itsaboutmovement.net

Mondays & Saturdays HotYogaatZenintheDistrict- Join Brent Coldiron for a sweaty, invigorating yoga prac-tice, Saturday mornings and Monday evenings at Zen in the District in the uptown area. Above the bail bond shop. Mondays, 6pm; Saturdays, 9:30-11am. Free will donation. Zen in the District, 1700 Canton Ave. Suite 200. 419-345-7490

Tuesdays Zumba- Join Norma Salazar, a certified Zumba instructor, for the fun, Latin dance-inspired fit-ness program. 6-7pm. $10 for you and a friend. INPROCESS, Great Eastern Shopping Center, 2662 Woodville Rd., Northwood. 419-262-6223. www.inprocessllc.com

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A day to remember As we age, the specter of Alzheimer’s

and dementia can loom bigger and big-ger — especially if you’ve got a family history. If you’ve experience warning signs like memory lapses or personality changes, there’s no better time to get a free memory screening, offered by Pro-Medica on Tuesday, November 15. The day is designated National Memory Screening Day by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, and it’s a great chance to get the facts you need. The screenings take approximately half an hour, and, while they’re no substitute to talking with your doctor, will give you valuable information to help you go forward. 9am-4pm. ProMedica Flower Hospital Goerlich Center, 5320 Harroun Rd. Call ahead to schedule at 419-824-1250. www.promedica.org. —MD


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WOW! What a two weeks for us. We get an extra hour of sleep, we vote, Mercury retrogrades, Neptune goes direct, we have a new moon and a solar eclipse.

— BY SUE LOVETT

October 31 to November 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) It is a good thing you thrive on excitement because it is all around you. From the 2nd through the 5th, others would ask for mercy, but you handle emergencies like a pro. Go somewhere new the 10th and 11th. Financial opportunities come on the 13th.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You munch on Halloween candy as the month begins. Thankfully you get an extra hour of sleep before Election Day. Mercury retrogrades that day so results are delayed and recounts are the rule. Relationships are clear after the 13th.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Enjoy setting your clock back on the 4th because you need the extra sleep. Mercury retrogrades the 6th and it lasts until the 26th. This causes tons of frustration. Enjoy the weekend the 10th and 11th. You feel healthier and happier then.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You are over-whelmed as you think of the coming holidays. You also feel anxiety about the election. Neptune gives you a clear path for planning on the 11th. The new moon and eclipse the 13th highlight your creative side. Plan on making gifts yourself.

LEO (July 23-August 22) With elections, foot-ball and Thanksgiving all coming in November you are thrilled. Some bumps in the road are evident but you survive. Mercury makes a mess of the elections and holiday plans so you need to be prepared. VIRGO (August 23-September 22) The nice thing about Mercury retrograde is that you have an excuse to offer when all does not go well. Use the week of the 5th to plan for shopping on the 10th and 11th. The new moon the 13th makes you think “NEW CAR.”

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CELEBRITY SCORPIOS – They are excellent inves-tigators and reporters. They are somewhat stubborn (well, a lot stub-born) and very determined. Examples are Dan Rather, Larry King and Vice President Joe Biden. Locally Brady Hoke (University of Michigan) and Judge Robert Penn are Scorpios.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) The Halloween candy disappears almost as soon as you see it. You are impulsive on the 2nd and 3rd. The extra hour of sleep on the 4th calms you down. Allow extra time for voting. You literally shine at social events on the 10th and 11th.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) You love the extra hour of sleep and are ready to rule the world on Election Day. But you realize confusion reigns because of Mercury’s retrograde. The new moon makes its annual visit to your sign the 13th, so set goals and make resolutions.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) This is a busy, happy time for you. Mark your calendar so you don’t miss anything. From the 6th through the 12th you have a perfect excuse. You usually keep secrets but be prepared for something to come out on the 13th.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19) You have work to do from the 31st to the 3rd. You need the extra hour of sleep on the 4th. You are totally involved in the election so you may be out soliciting votes the 5th and 6th. Results may not be known quickly so be patient.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) Check your calendar for November because you cannot be two places at once. Mercury retrogrades Election Day and you are frus-trated by the recounts and errors. Socialize on the 10th and 11th to improve your mood. PISCES (February 19-March 20) Go to all of the parties on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Be ready for confusion on Election Day. On the 11th pop a cork because Neptune, your ruling planet, finally ends its retrograde period. You can be the “leader of the pack.”

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STYLE SENSEHeidi Joy, manager and wardrobe consultant at V CoutureHeidi Joy's name is fitting — she's the most cheerful fashionista we've ever met. The V Couture manager works with men's fashion for now, but keeps her look feminine even when she's on the clock.

How has your style evolved over the years?I've always moved to the beat of my own dream. I think fashion is whatever makes you feel good about yourself. Like my thing this week is buttoning up my shirt all the way. I don't mind when my friends tease me about it.

Do you ever feel like the odd one out when you're all dressed up?I've always loved heels. And it probably took halfway through college before the guys were as tall as me! So that's been awkward.

What are the pros and cons of working in men's fashion as opposed to women's?I would say it's all pros. I get to travel a lot and see trends in different cities. We go to shows in New York and Chicago. Men's fashion is overlooked in the Midwest, so I like to be the ambassador.

You give fashion tips to men all the time. What advice do you have for the ladies?I think women should be open minded with their style. Life's short, so you should constantly be evolving.

By Pat Nowak

South American funRevelers had fun for a good cause at the ProMedica Hospice and Alzheimer’s Care Celebracion de Chile event, which raised $72,000 for the cause. Promedica CEO and President Randy Oostra hosted the event in his home; guests enjoyed dinner from Evans Street Station and wines from Chile’s Santa Rita Winery (a real treat — they were named Wine and Spirits magazine’s 2010 Winery of the Year).

Barrie Howell and Christi Velker Rotterdam

Tolani Kashimawo and Rachal Kutaish Naddaf

Host Randy Oostra, president and CEO of ProMedica, with co-host

and wife Barbara Oostra

SlapshotThe Walleye season started off with a bang with an opening day party thrown at Huntington Center in celebration of the 2012-13 hockey season.

Nicole Foster, Lindsey Witmer and Joe Martin

Derek and Heather Whitaker

Dawn of the deadZombies descended on downtown Toledo for the Adams Street Zombie Crawl on Friday, October 26. These spooky crawlers were found prowling around Manhattan’s restaurant.

Andrea Skelding & Mike Schuster, the zombie version of

Lucy and Dezi

Angela & Mike Lavera — suspiciously more elf than zombie

Super realistic makeup on Ben and Beth Krueger

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