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June 10 - June 23, 2009 Vol. 9 • Issue 49

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Booted by the bank The ownership of property is a funny thing. An elderly couple could own their home free and clear for the past 30 years, yet still lose their home. Say the government appraises their home, increasing its value. The elderly couple, who now lives on a fixed income, can no longer afford the taxes on the property, and, is therefore evicted from their home of the past 30 years. There is definitely something wrong with a governmental system that takes an elderly person’s home after they paid $150,000 or more for the house because they are unable to pay $1,200 in taxes. Or this could happen: eminent domain. I am sure Toledoans remember the fiasco with Jeep. The Supreme Court upheld the case, allowing a pri-

vate company, fronted by a municipality, to declare property a “blight to the community.” The municipality could take your home, giving you bottom dollar market value. But instead of using the property for public use, the municipality turns your property over to the corporation under the guise that the municipality will gain more jobs, and, therefore, increase the tax base. But what happened to Jeep? Where are those jobs? Why does the bank, for some odd reason when it comes to homeowners, have an extremely difficult time writing up new payment plans for struggling families? All those house payments mean absolutely nothing and the family is kicked out into the street. Shouldn’t they get some type of refund?

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There’s more. While hopping from city job to city job, longtime insiders Hildo’s dead-on in observing that independent candidates for public office Lourdes Santiago and Paula Hicks are often “wackos who couldn’t make Hudson finagled Dem. judicial endorseit through a [party’s] vetting process.” ments in 2005. Though both lost, (“One Born Every Minute,” May 27 Santiago eased back into another patron- June 9, 2009). But he’s dead-wrong if age city position, while Hicks Hudson, he thinks that these “vetting” processes having apparently exhausted even the city’s vast offerings, snagged a state serve the voters any better. Those bozo committees mostly position in Columbus. And watch for rising star Angelita just rubber-stamp preCruz Bridges, an ordained endorsements tell us what you think undistinguished for longtime party hacks lawyer who works or those with famous last for Anita Lopez. names. Just recently the Famous for being Dems’ judicial screening famous, she’s committee, a panel with seen at all party many members but only events, so look for one lawyer, endorsed Ian her yard signs soon. English for muni court judge. He’s Ditto with non-judicial offices. Mark never handled a muni court case or even a civil case. A Jim Jensen acolyte, “Let’s Install a Republican Council English was a registered Republican President” Sobczak and Lindsay “The until he married the municipal clerk Liar” Webb are party endorsees, as is of court. But party insiders liked his convicted Local 500 boss Steve Thomas. surname, so he’s suddenly the best Noe conduit Betty Shultz was endorsed candidate. They also liked Stacy Cook’s at every opportunity until switching parties. Republican screeners have name, explaining her 2006 nod.

A word on “wackos”

continued endorsing her and have also brought us Dave Shultz, Allen Roy, Ed Emery, Maggie Thurber, Carolyn Eyre, Dennis Lange, and — oh wait, you’ve got a word limit. Guess I better stop.

Margaret Gordon Toledo

Planting change I’ve been reading about the community coming together to donate money and time to plant annuals, working in conjunction with the City due to poor budgetary times. I have a suggestion. How about planting perennials? Or better yet, how about working in conjunction with the Toledo Zoo Butterfly Conservation Center and/or Oak Openings Region Conservancy to plant perennials natural to northwest Ohio? Let’s work it into the fabric of Downtown and citywide. It’ll not only reduce the expense of purchasing new flowers year after year but also show a commitment to local biodiversity.

Mike Nicely Toledo

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Calling all “green” groups!

Be a part of the eco-friendly cause by participating in the Earth Day Every Day Fair, Saturday, June 20 at the Town Center at Levis Commons in Perrysburg. The Town Center and the Perrysburg Office of Litter Prevention & Recycling are looking for participants to hold interactive “green” booths for consumers at the fair from 1 - 5 p.m. For more information on becoming a participant contact Angela Vallera at 614-794-2008/ vallera@RMDadvertising.com.

The hosts with the most

Solar Wind Hosting is an eco-friendly company using solar tubes and panels to provide web services for businesses and individuals. With their “green” data center in California, they use limited energy to host web servers. Solar tubes bring in natural sunlight and water cooling systems to reduce the amount of electricity needed in their data system. “It doesn’t require the use of fossil fuels, so it lowers the dependence on these resources at our data center,” said Josh Comes of Solar Wind Hosting. Rather than using energy credits to create business web servers, the group leases space

from the green data center and AMD Opteron powered IBM servers to use sixty percent less energy. The operation began to help businesses in their desire to become “green” in daily operations aside from recycling, composting and popular environmental practices. The web hosting company is in the process of building a “green” roof, the first on a public data center in North America, to reduce cooling requirements. Solar Wind Hosting prides itself on using solar panels to produce energy and host web servers, while preventing pollution to our environment. “[Web hosting] is not something that most people think about when looking at their computers, because they don’t see the other end...it’s a little less tangible, but more unique and valuable for being conscious of the environment.” Help your business become more eco-friendly by purchasing a solar web hosting plan. Hosting plans for businesses or individuals start at $7.99 per month with a setup fee of $15 and are compatible with Windows and Mac servers. Contact Solar Wind Housing at 419-472-6697/ www.solarwindhosting.com. —AL

Counting their Blessings Women Blessing Women empowers mothers to break the cycle of poverty by Jessica Luther

Women Blessing Women addresses the root causes of poverty with tutoring and training, money managment, and by developing job and relationship skills. The U.S. Census report showed that, in 1998, one-third of all births were to single women. That same year, the Women Religious of the Catholic Diocese of Toledo turned what had been a project to aid women in poverty into a tutoring program for women in shelters. This program continued to grow rapidly, and by 2000 Women Blessing Women had opened a drop-in center on LaGrange Street that helped with job readiness and, in collaboration with the Toledo Board of Education, began G.E.D tutoring. By 2004, Women Blessing Women (WBW) was a 501(c)(3) nonproﬁt corporation helping women 18 years and older with employment, education and empowerment. Chris Palmerton, executive director at WBW, said the goal is to change the cycle of poverty by addressing the root causes. Using one-on-one mentoring and group sessions, WBW helps women with G.E.D. tutoring, money management, job and relationship skills, and computer training.

“We want to empower, not to enable,” Palmerton explained.“As a society, we keep people in poverty. We give them things but don’t teach responsibility. Women are the most vulnerable, and the mother is usually the most important person in a child’s life in most single-parent families.” Last year, WBW served 441 women, with 290 volunteers putting in almost 12,000 hours. With a staff of only three, volunteers are an intrinsic part of WBW, and the participants know the women teaching them are there because they care. “It takes time; we can’t just wave a wand over their heads so they reach their goals and live happily ever after,” Palmerton pointed out. “We try to be non-judgmental and trust them, so they trust us.” On June 6, WBW held their annual Spring Blessings Luncheon and Fashion Show at Lourdes College. Their

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participants served as models, and got a chance to tell their stories and show what they’ve learned. The average woman in the program — a mother of two, 27 years of age, testing at a 7th grade level (a 4th grade level in math), who became pregnant as a teen and lacks job experience and selfesteem. According to the National Adult Literacy Survey, children who have parents who are unemployed or dropped out are five times as likely to follow that same path. WBW is trying to break that cycle. “We feel we need to spend time helping the mom change her values, so they can take it home to their kids,” Palmerton asserted. WBW works in a very personal way, connecting with each woman who comes through their doors looking for help. Many go into entry-level jobs or on to college. The one-on-one mentoring helps match women with jobs by asking them what they like to do. One woman, Palmerton recalled, had a difficult time coming up with something. She mentioned she did like to drive around in her car and listen to music. Through WBW, she found a job driving a delivery truck. “She wouldn’t have made it in a fast food restaurant or nursing home,” Palmerton said. “But driving trucks was right for her.” Female empowerment is what WBW is trying to accomplish. They want to provide women with skills to get a job, find childcare, and be accountable, without giving them handouts. Though 2008 was a record-breaking year for participation, Palmerton said they always need volunteers as members, tutors, donors, with help writing grants and with financial support. According to Palmerton, the nonprofit’s name says everything about their mission and goals. “We bless our participants,” she explained, “and in turn, they bless us.” For information or to see how you can help, contact Women Blessing Women at 419-241-9789. 223 Page St. www.womenblessingwomen.org.

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Love thy neighbor

Ending the scourge of violence by Johnny Hildo

Threads of violence are emerging in Toledo lately, and they weave a frightening prospect indeed. One is the continuing scourge of domestic violence and spousal abuse. There seems to be a segment of our hormonally challenged, estrogen deﬁcient population who hasn’t yet discovered that women are not property. Those of the complete set of 23 paired chromosomes can make their own decisions, including who to love and when. This also includes when to end a relationship that isn’t satisfying, whether emotionally, physically, intellectually, or whatever. A woman should be safe in her daily life. Employers must take adequate pre-

cautions to ensure the wasn’t the first inkling of trouble with safety of their employees Swiergosz. He was already under a court when going about their pre- order to stay away from his estranged dictable and stalkable work wife. Seems Swiergosz hasn’t heard that no means no, and perhaps he should routines. Admittedly, it is a diffi- move on with his life. More recently, Enrique Martinez alcult balance to strike, that between being welcoming legedly went to the home of David Taylor, and being secure. But it Jr. looking for trouble because he’d heard is important that Michael there were harsh words between Taylor Swiergosz be stopped from and Taylor’s ex-, the current girlfriend of entering a place he clearly Martinez. The disagreement couldn’t be doesn’t belong, in this case resolved, since Taylor wasn’t home. Inthe Sunset House, where stead his father, David Taylor, Sr. ended he allegedly kidnapped his up dead in his doorway. estranged wife Barbara and held her in a Not your property, you who stand off with police while also allegedly are deficient of the hormone that abusing her. tempers anger and produces Another compassion. point we must make to the Suffer the children chromosomally Then there is the crimideficient gennal abuse of infants, beder: Sex is for coming all too common mutually sharing these days. It seems an pleasure and for increasing number of boyfriends procreation. Stop find it difficult to handle the stress using it to exert and frustration of parenting and power. take it out on the weak, unfortuAs is typically nate child. Michael Swiergosz the pattern, this Witness the case of Robert Wielinski, recently sentenced to life in prison for shaking his son, less than a month old, and throwing him to the floor. The injuries sustained by young Julian Wielinski led to his death from skull fractures and brain hemorrhage. Another abuse of power, another lack of the intimacy necessary to feel the needs

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of a baby and respond appropriately. Another lack of compassion, another ﬁt of temper.

Honor thy father and thy mother Add in the spike in attacks on seniors, another group in need of care and protection but thus susceptible to predation. Where are we as a community if we fail to protect those who are weakest among us? What kind of society allows the strong to prey on our elders, on our next generation, on our life bearing and nurturing women?

Police presence alone can’t save us from this. No police can stop the abusive relationships in our homes, or the stalking of people at work, and it’s simple enough to wait until the police cruiser rolls by to invade a house and beat the elderly. This is a failure of the will in our community. The failure to stand up to abusers. There are warning signs. Don’t ignore them. Intervene as you can. Protect our children, our elders, our women. Work with the hormonally deﬁcient males among us. We are our brothers’ keepers.

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Purselove:

Dynamic duo has fashion in the bag

Few women have traveled the world in search of the perfect purse, but Nancy Linker takes the job seriously. Since April 2007, she’s brought hand-picked purses, scarves, and accessories to the United States from oversea destinations in Asia and Europe for her business, Purselove. Traveling three to four times a year, Linker looks for fashionable, quality bags and accessories at international boutiques and silk markets, even partnering with a translator in select locations.

accessories can be found at shops like C’est La Vie, Elegant Rags, Regazza, and Meig. Micham’s jewelry is a hit at David Broadway Salon and Curb’s Candle Co. The two set up shop at local trunk shows and events, and even offer in-home parties. Guests can handpick their favorite raw stone and watch Micham fashion it with wire for a unique piece, or choose from Linker’s selection of rare bags (85 percent of her bags are “onesies,” meaning it’s the only one of its kind).

On Wednesday, May 20, at the Zablocki Senior Center, 200 Lagrange and NorthRiver residents gathered to brainstorm and discuss potential new names for the merging of their neighborhoods. Terry Glazer of United North (the formal collaboration between Lagrange and NorthRiver Development Corporations) said that while no decision has been made, they hope to debut the new name in the upcoming months. Among the many suggestions, One Village was among the most popular, with several ideas, such as Toledo Heights and United North Village, also sparking interest. The renaming is a part of the Quality of Life plan for north Toledo, which seeks to improve the area that is home to over 30,000 residents. For more info, contact the Lagrange Development Corporation at 419-255-8406 or the NorthRiver Development Corporation at 419-243-3204.

Silence the violence

It’s impossible to deny that violence is present every day in our community. But Toledo area residents are coming together in the hopes of making a change. On Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m., a “Silence The Violence” rally, hosted by City Council Candidate Stephen Ward, will take place at Salem Lutheran Church. The event will feature a performance by Self-Expression Teen Theater youth group and guest moderator National

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Linker admits that traveling the world for her business can be grueling, yet fun, but the best part of her business has been “meeting so many wonderful women.” She also partners with local charities by donating items or giving a portion of her profits to organizations like local schools, United Way, YMCA, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. “It’s my way to give back to Toledo,” she said.

But Linker’s travels aren’t only for her business; they also support the business of her 16year-old daughter, Stephanie Micham. Linker brings back a variety of handpicked stones for Micham’s jewelry-making business. In 7th grade, One-of-a-kind jewelry and international purses Micham began making and make Nancy Linker and Stephanie Micham a Even with their international fashionable mother-daughter duo. selling jewelry for Hurricane flair, Linker and Micham’s items Katrina victims, raising $700. provide fashion at a reasonable After a year break, she started price. Purses range from $20 - $80, again under the name Stoneworks by Stephanie to raise jewelry from $12 - $20, and scarves and belts are around money for her own Japanese lessons, and later for a 6- $30. week trip to Japan. The unique, international stones used For more information, or to view and purchase purses online, in her pieces make one-of-a-kind accessories. visit www.purselove.com. —GS In the Toledo area, the mother-daughter duo is a fashionable force in the boutique world. Linker’s bags and

North Toledo’s new name

House of Meats Best Butcher Shop

Civil Rights Leader Malik Ali of Justice, Inc. Join in the stand and help bring peace to the Toledo community. Salem Lutheran Church, 1125 N. Huron St. Ward for Toledo, 419-377-3392/ www.wardfortoledo.com.

Let the political party begin!

Getting to know Toledo’s mayoral candidates before heading to the polls is always a good idea. So, why not start now? The Ottawa Tavern, set in the heart of the Village on Adams, will host a weekly “political party” every Wednesday night in June — an informal meet and greet with one of the declared mayoral candidates from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., followed by food and entertainment. Candidates will discuss positions and answer questions during the meet and greet, giving Toledo area residents better insight into the candidates, the issues, and their positions. Keith Wilkowski visits June 10, Mike Bell June 17, Ben Konop June 24, and Jim Moody July 1. Ottawa Tavern, 1815 Adam St. 419-725-5483.

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“Meathead” is most certainly a term of endearment for the locally-owned and -operated House of Meats. Before you say “every meat market is the same,” stop by one of their eight area locations and see the difference for yourself. Their motto is “Service is our Specialty” and they live by it daily. Their 10 Toledo locations go beyond the basics to offer a selection of fresh cut meats and unique foods — elk, buffalo, Landjaegers, and chicken brats. “We stimulate the five senses when you come into the store,” said Store Manager Greg Huntermark. You’ll want one of everything in the case, and after savoring the complimentary samples, you’ll make that two of everything in the case. According to Huntermark, “We take an item and expound on it. Whatever we do, we do big.” For something as simple as marinated chicken, be prepared to ponder many tempting flavors such as Herb Lemon & Garlic, Southwest Chili Lime, Hawaiian, and Mexican Fiesta. They also offer recipes, cooking tips, and a large variety of specialty and prepared items like Chili con Queso and Swedish Meatballs, dips, salads and even cookies. In short, you can walk in clueless, and walk away with everything you need, including the “how-to”, to make an incredible and memorable meal. —KZ

Green thumb certiﬁed

Get back in touch with nature this summer by becoming a Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist (OCVN). On Thursday, June 18, the OSU Extension at Toledo Botanical Garden and the Metroparks of the Toledo Area will host two public meetings for those interested in becoming an OCVN. Application packets for upcoming classes — including Geology & NW Ohio Soils, Entomology, Ecological Concepts, and Birds & Mammals — will be available at the meetings at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The certification is a research-based program with hands-on natural resource education, coupled with community volunteer service. The 2009 classes will be held weekly on Tuesdays, from August 18 through October 6. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-578-6783. —GS

by Cynthia Poe

Do you know where your food comes from? Before it gets to your table, before it sits on the grocery store shelf, before its truck ride — do you know where your food was grown? In a time of product recalls and international trade of commodities formerly known as “food,” consumers are hungry to know more about what’s on their plates.

A SPROUTING MOVEMENT Like other social movements, concern for locally-based, seasonal food first began in California. Pioneering chef Alice Waters founded a restaurant in the 1970s, and began to promote the benefits of using local fruits and vegetables in their peak season. Her influence on chefs and other food professionals led to an interest in seasonal menus across America. More recently, author Barbara Kingsolver wrote about her family’s attempt to eat only the food they could grow themselves, in Animal Vegetable Miracle. An interesting challenge for locavores, people who prefer local foods, is to eat only food produced within a 100-mile radius. Such a dietary restriction might make sense in California — home of America’s most abundant supply of salad greens, vegetables, and citrus — but don’t try this in Ohio in midwinter, unless you plan to eat a lot of cabbage. Toledo shoppers can usually buy local strawberries, apples, peaches, tomatoes, squash, and pumpkins in season. Residents of Northwest Ohio also have easy access to Michigan asparagus, mushrooms, potatoes, and sugar. But the decision to “buy local” often involves visiting dozens of different roadside stands, farmers’ markets, and specialty grocery stores. Shoppers who want to support the local economy don’t always have time to embark on a research project: sometimes they just want a quick meal.

PRESERVING THE BOUNTY In Ohio’s early history, all food was “local”. If farm families didn’t shoot it or grow it, they didn’t eat it. Food crops that produced a bountiful surplus in summer would need to be preserved through drying, canning, or traditional pickling methods to feed a family throughout the year. Jams, jellies, dried fruits, and pickles are still valued parts of the modern diet. Northwest Ohio has a number of food producers that continue the tradition, drawing on local resources. The Hirzel company uses Ohio tomatoes in its Dei Fratelli brand product line, and local cabbage in Silver Fleece canned sauerkraut. The Michigan Sugar Company

Louis Keil & Sons sets up at Mayberry Market in Sylvania. manufactures Pioneer Sugar and molasses at factories in Croswell and Fremont from locally-grown sugar beets. Dozens of smallerscale food producers in the Toledo area include Sweet Louise sauces, Stadium Salsa, and PitaKrunch chips. A number of Mexican and Mediterranean bakeries supply restaurants and grocery stores, but not all food producers use local ingredients. The Ohio Department of Agriculture created the OhioProud program to help consumers find local food products that contain at least 51 percent locally-sourced ingredients. At www.OhioProud. com, a searchable database provides information on food products, retailers, farmers’ markets, and individual fruit and vegetable crops. Another way to find locally-grown produce is to drive to farm markets and orchards, generally located outside the city limits. Farm stands have seasonal produce, beginning in early summer, and ending the season with gourds, Indian corn, and pumpkins. Fresh eggs from free-roaming hens can also be found at farm stands.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES Last year, organizers at Northwest State Community College in Archbold sponsored Everybody Eats, a conference focused on developing a local, sustainable food supply. A second conference followed, and program coordinator Robin Weirauch has begun to organize interested parties. “We intend to form a network, to gauge the level of interest ...to connect folks and set some goals. Everything centers around food. When I say ‘We’re building a sustainable food network,’ people’s eyes cross ... if I refer to ‘local foods’ then people get it, they already know about farmers’ markets, that we need to be supporting local farmers. People want to have more sources, more options. Some people have allergies; for some people it’s a passion. We have a full range of people involved,” including local farmers, meat and cheese producers.

Rhodes Garden Fresh offers local produce, herbs and vegetable plants. CIFT also helps farmers extend the growing season with hoop houses and hydroponic operations. With low-cost Crplastic weather protection, crops that traditionally do well in Ohio can be harvested a full month earlier, and grown a month later into fall. An alternative growing system of vertical hydroponic pots is also available, so that vegetables can be grown in parking lots. The center operates a quick freezing facility to help preserve an oversupply of produce for sale during the off-season. Its cooperative kitchen helps small food producers make and market specialty foods. CIFT recognizes

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The Center for Innovative Food Technology (CIFT) (5555 Airport Highway) provides technical assistance and information to area farmers and food producers. Louise Mikesell-Wireman, CIFT’s Direct Marketing Specialist explains, “To me, ‘local food’ means you buy it from the guy who grew it. Our local strawberry crop sums it up. It smells of the earth, and I don’t mind waiting for the ripe berry.” CIFT’s farm-to-chef program connects growers with local restaurants and produces a weekly “Fresh Sheet” to help chefs plan menus that include produce as it ripens. Ohio MarketMaker is another resource that links retailers and the food industry to farmers and small businesses. Both programs are available through the website www.cift.eisc.org.

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the economic impact of localized food production: they’ve sponsored a recipe contest to choose the next successful product, and will provide manufacturing assistance and marketing services to the winner. According to Mikesell-Wireman, “Farmer’s markets have increased 50 percent since 2007. We’ve helped to start a lot of different markets. I go out, look at the area, help with rules and regulations; basically give them ideas.”

THE MEAT OF THE MATTER Chefs, consumers, and farmers now recognize the benefits of providing a better lifestyle for farm animals. In recent years, chefs have begun to promote the benefits of using meat from animals raised on natural pasture instead of fattened in feedlots. Small herds that feed on grass in pastures enjoy fresh air and exercise during their lifetimes, which improves the flavor and texture of their meat. Farmers who manage smaller herds can choose less-traumatic methods at the time of slaughter. Local meat from area farmers is available at city farmers’ markets and outside town. St. Mary’s Meats in Swanton stocks locally-raised beef and pork; lamb, fish, and buffalo appear seasonally. Pioneer Bison Farm in Montpelier ships frozen buffalo steaks, roasts, and burgers. Their website includes a map to the buffalo pasture (www.pioneerbisonfarm.com). In Elmore, Tank’s Meats on Route 51 offers fresh cut local beef and pork; they also provide frozen meat to some Toledo-area specialty grocers.

Creque Farms fresh strawberries.

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The Sterlena Pride Dairy Cooperative in Wauseon sells milk, sour cream, and cottage cheese. The cooperative is owned by dairy farmers and local residents; they do not use synthetic hormones in their herds. Shorlings, Stanley’s, and Kazmeier’s, in addition to a dozen smaller stores in the Toledo area, carry Sterlena products. The complete store list is available at sterlenapride.com, or call 877-330-2015.

LOCAL VS. ORGANIC

O r g a n i c The greenhouse at Creque Farms grows groceries and most plants and produce from seedlings. their clientele are Phoenix Earth, a co-op food store at concerned about chemical exposure; 1447 W. Sylvania, carries local organic store managers tend to be very strict produce in summer. Radishes, about excluding local foods that tomatoes, herbs, and blueberries are are farmed conventionally, using available in season. The store sells fertilizer and pesticides. The high many different heirloom vegetables price of produce prevents some – old-fashioned varieties that were people from buying organic. Those favorites of farmers and pioneers. who are concerned about their carbon In modern agriculture practices, footprint also find it hard to justify heirlooms fell out of favor because purchasing organic fruits that have their best traits (superior flavor, been flown or trucked to Ohio, when reliability, unusual color) were not local (but not organic) fruits and compatible with machine harvesting vegetables are in season. or long-distance shipping. Heirloom At Claudia’s (5644 Monroe Street), varieties have not been genetically general manager Jennifer DeBacker modified. says “Our preference is local organic. Organic Bliss Deli and Bakery We don’t carry any items that have on Secor plans to expand to meet been sprayed with pesticides; we consumers’ increasing desire for local wouldn’t carry anything sprayed, even produce and humane dairy, eggs, and if it was a local product. We do offer meat. The deli, coffee bar, and bakery assistance to farmers to transition business is converting a neighboring to organic produce and livestock.” storefront into a local foods market. Local products currently available One of the owners, Dave Thomas, has include Ohio organic grass-fed lamb, visited potential meat suppliers in the free-range chicken, and organic eggs. area, to see the animals and to speak In the future, Claudia’s will carry local grass-fed beef. continued on p. 10

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to farmers about their philosophy regarding slaughtering procedures.

LOCAL CHOICES AT GROCERY STORES Locally-owned grocery stores can be good sources of locally-grown food. At The Andersons, produce buyers try to get everything they can from local farmers. A weekly conference allows workers at all three Toledo-area stores to learn which seasonal items are local, and to post that information on signs. Churchill’s at 2845 W. Central has two local sources for eggs from freeroaming hens. They also carry local produce, some purchased from the Toledo Farmer’s Market. In summer, they aim for up to 40 percent of the store’s fresh produce to be locallygrown. Sautter’s Food Sylvania’s Center at 5519 Main St. also has an abundance of local sources for their selections. “We buy locally whenever we can,” says owner Jim Sautter. In addition to homemade produce like tomatoes, melons, peppers, corn and strawberries, they offer locally-made ketchup, BBQ sauce, bread, wine and hand-rolled crackers. Many times, local farmers and entrepreneurs will walk in with their local food item, and Sautter’s is happy to give them a try. Farm markets and local greenhouses are another source for locally-grown food, garden plants, and flowers. Rhodes’ Garden Fresh at 4171 Monroe Street carries local produce in season, as well as locally-grown herb and vegetable plants. As a member

of the Maumee Valley Growers group, they promote the benefits of choosing local growers for landscape products and fresh produce. The MVG website (www.maumeevalleygrowers.com) includes several local farm market members, including Bench Farm on State Route 2 in Curtice, and the Ohlman and Tom Strain markets on Hill Avenue.

OTHER SOURCES CLOSE TO HOME There’s no food fresher or more local than what you grow yourself. ToledoGROWS plans and installs community vegetable gardens all over Toledo. Successful gardens can become vibrant, friendly social spaces as neighbors pitch in to nurture the food crops and flowers. In addition to providing fresh food, community gardens have been shown to reduce vandalism and litter in public areas. Call 419-936-2975 for information about visiting some of the 50 northwest Ohio gardens, or creating your own neighborhood garden. Information is also available at www.toledogarden. org under ToledoGROWS. Another option is to participate in a CSA. For a flat fee, customers buy shares in a Community-Supported Agriculture farm’s harvest. Customers can pick up their produce at the farm, or at farmers’ markets. Local farmers benefit by having a guaranteed income to cover farming expenses, while members receive fresh produce throughout the year.

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To learn more about CSA farms, read TCP’s previous article “Knowing the Hand that Feeds” (January 7 20, 2009) at www.toledocitypaper.com under Cover Stories.

WHY BUY LOCAL? Locally-grown food is fresher and more flavorful because it’s harvested close to home. Local farmers harvest their crops for ripeness and peak flavor, instead of shipping convenience. Buying local food also supports the local economy. According to the Toledo Choose Local website, if each household in Lucas County redirected $100 of spending to a locally-owned store, nearly $8 million in annual revenue would flow into the local economy. Dedicating a portion of the food budget to local food producers would have a tremendous impact on the economy in Northwest Ohio. Toledo-area shoppers are lucky to have some independent choices in the grocery market. Local businesses like the Andersons and Churchill’s, with local owners and buyers, can be especially responsive to customers’ preferences. If you want to find more local produce in other stores, take time to ask which fresh fruits and vegetables are locally-grown. And remember to read the labels on prepared foods. Fresh, locally-produced food that provides employment for Ohio workers and revenue for local businesses — that’s a dish that everyone likes. Freelance writer Cynthia Poe is working on a guide to local food. To be included, contact evermore@publicist.com.

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Get ready for a new you, Toledo! This special section is packed with local resources to help you look and feel your best. From getting in shape to finding a new look, Toledo area experts are armed and ready to help. Give them a call and love the new you!

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American Mobile Fitness 5133 S. Main St., Sylvania 419-351-1381 www.americanmobileﬁtness.com

In 2006, Gregg Schwartz established American Mobile Fitness, a company dedicated to a client-friendly atmosphere. As a former trainer for a health club that offered no flexibility for its members, Schwartz witnessed many club members waste their money. In fact, 98% of his clients never even came to the club unless they were training with him. With American Mobile Fitness, Schwartz’s training system puts fitness first, while maintaining a flexible, friendly environment. There are no monthly fees and the inhome personal training makes fitness easy and convenient – all the equipment for a great workout comes right to your home!

As a certified nutrition specialist, Schwartz helps clients balance fitness with nutrition, and offers a nutritional product line called USANA Health Sciences. While most supplements are not regulated in the U.S., USANA has a written guarantee that verifies its ingredients. Meal replacements and vitamins for children and teens are also available through American Mobile Fitness for complete nutrition. American Mobile Fitness is the only facility in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan that is partnered with the AARP to offer personal training discounts to AARP members. They also offer in-home or in-studio massage. For a free consultation, assessment and personal training session from one their certified personal trainers, contact 419-351-1381.

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Surgery Center at Regency Park 2000 Regency Court Suite 101 419-882-0003 The Surgery Center at Regency Park offers high quality healthcare to the community in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Finding care in an outpatient center convenient to your home or ofﬁce is a must, since it eases the demand on the patient and family. The Surgery Center strives to offer the best clinical and individual care to its patients. “It is our goal at the Surgery Center to provide patients and their families with an experience that exceeds their expectations,” says Dr. Frank Barone, surgeon and partner of the center.

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La Luna Salon & Spa Promenade Shops 5577 Monroe St., Sylvania 419.885.8070 www.lalunasalon.com The Toledo area offers many health and beauty options, but John and Madonna Fong, owners of La Luna Salon and Spa, set themselves apart from the pack with a ﬁerce commitment to excellence and service. La Luna Salon and Spa provides more than just incredible haircuts and color, relaxing customized facials, soothing manicures and pedicures, body polishes and wraps. It’s a company devoted to creating a total sensory experience designed to rejuvenate you and make you feel detached, for an hour or a day, from the stressful hustle and bustle of your busy life. La Luna’s microdermabrasion treatments can help reclaim your skin’s youthful luster from the effects of sun damage, acne scars, lines, wrinkles and dullness. La Luna also uses world famous, award winning, Aveda products in all their services for hair and scalp, skin, body. A simple way to give the appearance of an instant face lift is through beautifully groomed shaped brows using La Luna’s gentle, natural sugar wax. Updating your makeup is another great way to refresh your look and La Luna offers Aveda Makeup applications for every occasion as well as, makeup guidance lessons to help you achieve your personal best. John and Madonna and their La Luna Salon and Spa team invite you to stop by the salon ... to relax, rejuvenate and unwind.

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Mercy Weight Management 5012 Talmadge Rd. #200 419-407-3990 www.mercyweightloss.com “I need to lose some weight!” “I don’t feel good about myself.” “I can’t play with my kids.” “I’m pre-diabetic with high blood pressure and cholesterol, what am I going to do?” Do you keep hearing these same words in your head? The Mercy Weight Management Program can help – and, contrary to what you might believe, you can achieve lower numbers on the scale and dramatic health improvements without lowering the balance in your bank account. Mercy Weight Management can save you money by decreasing your medication costs and medical expenses. Being overweight puts you at a much higher risk for having high blood pressure, cholesterol and Type II diabetes, which all come with hefty price tags. They can also save you money by creating a set food budget and eliminating junk food expenditures, and lastly by allowing you free access to the Mercy Fitness facilities — that’s at least $53 saved each month! Completing a program that helps you lose weight can actually save you money. And, the affects of being overweight on your quality of life are similar to aging you an additional 20 years.

The Mercy Weight Management Center provides state-of-the-art weight loss treatment focusing on intensive lifestyle education, personalized attention and follow-up with an emphasis on long-term weight maintenance. The Center offers in clinic and At Home diet options that produce an average weight loss of 30-60lbs. Start saving now, call 419-407-3990 for more information or visit www.mercyweightloss.com.

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Paulette’s Studio of Dance 10 S. Holland Sylvania Rd. #302 419-654-3262 www.dancetoledo.com Feeling good about yourself requires the body, mind and spirit working together. But traditional workouts don’t always get them in sync. Besides, women often want to feel more than “fit.” They want to feel strong, vivacious and confident as women. If that sounds like you, explore Pole Dance Fitness at Paulette’s Studio of Dance. Their classes are designed to build confidence and get in touch with your feminine strength while getting fit. They welcome women of all ages, sizes and fitness levels in a relaxed, supportive and nonjudgmental environment. Pole Dance Fitness helps you get in touch with your whole being. You’ll stretch for flexibility and work every muscle, building upper body and core strength. You’ll learn basic pole maneuvers and dance moves – fun, flirty and great for body shaping. And you’ll work out with women like you, having fun while changing and empowering their lives. A special four-week summer session begins in July (pre-registration required). Try an introductory class! Gift certificates available. (To get that great feeling on a dance floor, ask about Argentine tango, ballroom, Latin and nightclub dance instruction for couples and singles.) Get a great workout with great people. Call 419-654-3262 or visit www.dancetoledo.com.

Mountain Man Sports 2735 N. Reynolds Rd. 419-536-0001 www.mountainmanskishop.com As the seasons change, so do we — it’s time to go from the snow to the bike. Stop by Mountain Man Sports to see their selection of bikes and inline skates. As Father’s Day approaches, they have many options to get your father outside and having fun. Bikes, inline skates and accessories are on sale. If dad already has a bike or skates he loves, bring them in for a tune-up and Mountain Man Sports will have it running like new again. So while the weather is nice, get out and ride or skate to keep those legs strong for the upcoming ski and snowboard season.

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Optical Arts 2934 W. Central Ave. 419-535-7837 www.opticalartsinc.com Feeling great about how you look instantly improves how you feel. If you have ever noticed that you feel better when you are wearing a new outfit, then you already understand that looking your best causes you to also feel your best. However, many people forget that their choice in eyewear can also make a statement. Everybody is trying to make a statement with the clothes they choose to wear, with the way they wear their hair, but many people forget that their choice in eyewear is even more important. Proper eyewear can do more than improve how you see the world; it can improve how the world sees you. It can enhance your facial features, camouflage your wrinkles, and serve as the exclamation point behind your personal style. These are just a few of the many things that Mary Nyitray and the staff at Optical Arts do best. Optical Arts helps people feel their best by combining the science of optics with their artistic selection process of finding the frames that bring out your best features. We promise that, after just 30 minutes at Optical Arts, you’ll see things differently.

Balance and Body Rehab 3335 Meijer Dr. 419-841-3477 www.balanceandbodyohio.com Balance and Body Rehab’s number one priority is your quality of life and overall health. They aim to help you reduce pain and increase strength, energy and endurance. Marianne Keller, P.T.A and Laurie Livingston, P.T. have dreamt about opening a clinic to help patients like you achieve and exceed your health care goals. This top-notch, full-service physical therapy facility is the go-to place for patients with dizziness and/or balance issues. Believe it or not, dizziness is the second most common complaint to a doctor after back pain and Laurie knows this firsthand. She has lived in the dizzy world for the past 10 years and has researched and studied how to treat it. Laurie knows physical therapy is an extremely effective way to treat and control dizziness and balance issues. Her own battle with dizziness allows her to treat patients with compassion and care — who better to help you than someone who understands? Laurie and Marianne have 30 years of combined experience in the field of outpatient physical therapy. With the opening of Balance and Body rehab, they incorporated their first love, the treatment of those with chronic pain, post-operative issues, orthopedic and/ or neurologic issues. Their state of the art facility and personalized patient care approach makes them different than all the rest. Balance and Body Rehab promotes a “homey” atmosphere encouraging friendship and a lasting resource for future questions or problems their patients may have. They truly care about their patients’ outcomes and their ability to have the highest quality of life possible. Their services are covered by most insurance. What’s stopping you from achieving your dreams of less pain, increased energy, endurance and improve quality of life? Start living your dream now, give them a call — it’s just that simple.

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Above and Beyond Salon and Day Spa 3421 Briarfield Blvd, Maumee 419-794-4747 Northwest Ohio’s newest Aveda concept salon and spa, Above and Beyond, adds a touch of class as well as environmental consciousness to the cosmetic front, ensuring that one can still be pampered at little expense to the planet. Using all Aveda products, a company known for its “green” practices for some time, the salon and spa has a noticeable commitment to the environment. Going “Above and Beyond” in every aspect of the operation, the staff is able and willing to accommodate all styles and tastes. Continuously furthering their knowledge of their profession, the stylists are dedicated to accomplish what others don’t care to try. The ultra-chic facility, outfitted as more of an upper echelon Spa in Manhattan rather than Maumee, offers a classy atmosphere certain to foster relaxation. The month of June features unparalleled specials including $10-off massages and 20% off for new clients who book their first appointment on a Sunday. Professionalism, visual pleasure, relaxation, and environmental consciousness blend together in a harmonious burst of vitality sure to surpass any initial expectations. See for yourself at Above and Beyond Salon and Spa off Briarfield in Maumee. Sunday 1-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday - Saturday 9am-5pm.

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St. Luke’s Hospital 5901 Monclova Rd. Maumee 419-893-5911 stlukeshospital.com “Quitting tobacco is one of the toughest things someone can go through. But having supportive loved ones can make a big difference in his or her success,” explains Holly Kowalczk, a certiﬁed tobacco treatment specialist at the Tobacco Treatment Center at St. Luke’s Hospital. She offers these tips. Let your family member or friend know that you’re there, and they can call you for support and encouragement. Your friend or loved one may be grumpy and cranky, especially during the ﬁrst two weeks. Don’t take it personally. People often need distractions to overcome the urge to smoke. One of the best ways to help is to do things together. Encouraging words are important. Praise your loved one for sticking with it and do something special to celebrate milestones. If your family member or friend relapses, try not to make them feel guilty. Stay supportive, give credit for having made the effort, and encourage your loved one to try again when they’re ready. For more information about quitting tobacco, contact the Tobacco Treatment Center at 419-893-QUIT or quit@stlukeshospital.com.

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Reve Salon and Spa 5633 North Main St., Sylvania 419-885-1140 revesalonandspa.com After serving the Toledo area for over 22 years, Reve Salon and Spa is celebrating 10 years at their 5633 N. Main St. location, Saturday, June 20 at 7pm. Join Carmen, Greg and the Reve staff along with the rest of the uptown Sylvania family for a night of fun, fashion, food, and drink to mark this diamond anniversary. The night will kick off with a fashion show at 7pm, outside of Reve. A wine and beer tent will be provided with proceeds to beneﬁt the Aurora House Project. Come on out and party with us in the streets with music, rafﬂes and give-aways throughout the evening. Reve Salon and Spa offers a wide variety of services to meet your needs. Choose the services to suit you, from spa manicures and pedicures to styling and cosmetics. Pamper yourself or a loved one with a full day at Reve. Our experienced and professional staff delight in taking the stress out of beauty, and making your dreams come true. Visit Reve on the web at www.ReveSalonAndSpa.com, or stop in and see us Monday - Friday 8:30am through 9pm, Sat 8:30am through 5pm, Sunday call for availability. 419-885-1140.

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1007 S. McCord Rd., Holland 419-866-1400 An Va Spa and Salon may be new to the scene, but beyond the front doors, you will find plenty of experience. Offering organic spray tanning, full hair and color service, and premium nail services as well as luxurious organic spa treatments, An Va Spa and Salon is there for any beauty need. Focusing on organic and natural products, An Va’s relaxing medical and organic day spa offers a perfect way to pamper both yourself and your earth. They utilize only the finest cosmetic lines from PCA Skin, Farmaesthetics, Redken, OPI, and TIGI, ensuring that you’ll always be able to find that special product. Call An Va today to schedule your appointment!

201 S. Division, Ann Arbor 734-769-8511 www.renaissanceannarbor.com This summer add a trip to Ann Arbor to look good and feel good -- visit Renaissance, purveyors of the “Worlds Finest Clothing for Ladies’ and Gentlemen.” Between a boutique and luxury department store, Renaissance is known for it’s warm and inviting ambiance. (Enjoy a great cappuccino while you shop!) Add lunch or dinner in one of downtown Ann Arbors many fine restaurants, and you have the perfect summer shopping event. Renaissance’ clothing collection is imported from Europe, Asia, New York, Los Angeles and even Orland, Maine. Their focus is on quality, elegance and fashion. Carrying unique labels such as Piazza Sempione, Elie Tahari, Zanella, Canali, and Tallia, our fashion forward garments and accessories are sure to please at prices that range from moderate to luxurious. Their brand new store is located at 201 South Division, between Liberty and Washington (below Google Headquarters) and they offer free parking at theback door, (enter off East Washington). Call in advance of your visit and Renaissance Clothing will advise you of local events, attractions and dining options. In business for 39 years, Renaissance Clothing has the experience to help you select the right garments for an anticipated occasion or for your body type. They tailor all clothes for a perfect fit. If you have specific fit needs or want to choose from a greater selection of fabrics, they offer custom, made-tomeasure suits, jackets, trousers shirts, blouses and belts for both ladies and gentlemen. Visit Renaissance in Ann Arbor. They’ll have you looking so good that you will be feeling better than good! You can find them on the web at www.renaissanceannarbor.com or phone 734-769-8511.

Bella Via Skin and Body Therapies 2865 N. Reynolds Rd. #240 800-500-8752 www.bellaviadayspa.com The licensed aestheticians at Bella Via Skin and Body Therapies have extensive training in mineral cosmetics. Quality cosmetics offer numerous skincare benefits; they are non-comedogenic and antiinflammatory, offer weightless coverage, provide a natural SPF, and carry minimal allergy risks. Bella Via uses jane iredale The Skin Care Makeup® products for all of their makeup services, and also carry the full line for retail. Simple application and technique lessons are useful and fun for women of all ages. Mothers are encouraged to bring their teens in to learn healthy makeup habits at a young age, and their Special Occasion Application appointments are perfect for events such as prom. Acne, pigmentation, and redness issues are addressed with camouflage makeup and concealers that not only cover up problem areas, but heal them as well. For more mature skin, mineral cosmetics can accentuate your best features while minimizing the signs of aging. As your skin evolves, so should your makeup routine. Mention their TCP ad to receive a complimentary Makeup Lesson with Bella Via experts. Keeping your individual makeup preferences in mind, our aestheticians will educate you about mineral cosmetics, and share tips and tricks with you on the art of application methods so that you can have and maintain a flawless, beautiful, and youthful complexion.

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Happy homecoming

Does Australian Shiraz Age Well?

6-8pm. Do big red Australian shiraz age well? Sample five well regarded and highly rated Australian shiraz from the 2000 and 2002 vintage and contrast them against a younger shiraz vintage to see how they hold up. The Andersons, 4701 Talmadge Rd.

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Wine Tasting with Uptown Vineyard

1:30pm-4pm. Bring your friends and come enjoy wine tasting at Manhattan’s restaurant. Uptown Vineyard invites you to taste five restaurant quality wines plus appetizers. And all for only $10. Please RSVP to: info@uptownvineyard.com. Manhattans Restaurant, 1516 Adams Street.

Tastings at the Beer and Wine Cave Wednesdays 6-8pm, Thursdays 5-7pm. $10 beer, $15 wine. Beer and Wine Cave, 4400 Heatherdowns. www.toledomeatsandmore.com.

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Roses, white zinfandels and micro-brew beers.

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Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.

June 24-25

Aussie wines and beers from Bells Brewery.

Chef Wesley’s Encore of fresh, local foods by Allison Wingate Chef J.D. Wesley may have just opened his new Encore Restaurant on Monroe St., but it already feels like home. “The reason I came back,” explains Wesley, “is because I had to get out of the mass feeding; the idea that it’s how much you feed people rather than the quality of the food.” Wesley, the owner of Encore, honed his craft at one of the nation’s most prestigious cooking schools, the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, NY, which boasts notable alumni and world-famous chefs. He excelled there and stood out easily, ranking third in his class.

Chef J.D. Wesley's newest venture has a firm foundation in fresh and local ingredients.

But in Toledo he began his career with Maumee Wines, later moving on to open J.D. Wesley’s Bistro at the Monroe St. location in 1991. After selling the restaurant, Wesley trained staff in kitchens in Toledo and all across America, including New Orleans, Detroit, and Southfield, MI. It was from these experiences in the culinary world that he formed the roots of Encore – an appreciation for fresh ingredients and French bistro cuisine, all while providing high-end taste at a reasonable price. “[At Encore] We cook everything tothe-minute. We cut all of our own meat and fish, and use no pre-made mixes.” Fresh ingredients lay the foundation for Encore's rotating repertoire of dishes, and Wesley believes it’s important to buy from local growers. “I personally try to go to independent farmers and purchase

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The Chef in You

9:15pm. Women’s Connection West presents their brunch series. Cheryl Fisher of Pampered Chef will help you discover your inner chef with some great new cooking utensils and recipes while speaker, Michelle Hoffman of Shelbyville, MI, gives an insight into how she is “Making Something Out of Nothing.” $14. Call for reservations. 419-841-9653. Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Rd.

overfilled with chocolate mousse, fresh whipped cream and raspberry populate the dessert menu, while the wine list offers great variety and depth.

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An Artichoke Workshop

12pm. Learn everything you will ever need to know about artichokes: buying them, preparing them and how to serve them. Free. Call to register. www.kitchentoolsandskills.com. 419-872-9090. Kitchen Tools And Skills, 26597 North Dixie Hwy. Perrysburg.

Strawberry Celebration

3pm. Slow Food Maumee Valley invites you to celebrate the strawberry with SFMV members and farm owners Fernando and Martha Mora. See website for more details. www.slowfoodmaumeevalley. blogspot.com. Johnston’s Fruit Farm, 2790 Us Highway 20A.

my ingredients locally. I try to give back to the community because the community gives so much to me,” said Wesley. From these ventures come unique finds like immature fiddlehead ferns (which taste like spinach), handpicked meat and fish selections. Among the restaurant’s specialties are Dover sole, a flat fish filleted tableside, duck liver pate, and handcut steak tartar. Decadent treats such as the Callebaut dark chocolate

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But no need to fear, the highly trained wait-staff is more than happy to assist you with selections. Once Wesley made his return to Monroe St., he was welcomed back in a big way. Since Encore’s grand opening May 1, the restaurant has been seeing upwards of 200 guests each weekend with the numbers increasing. “Lunch is picking up and dinner is flying,” Wesley said. Encore Restaurant, 5333 Monroe St., Toledo. For reservations, call (419) 841-3222.

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Summer’s cookin’

Artichokes may be one of the strangest looking edibles available, but there’s no need to be afraid of them. Perrysburg’s Kitchen Tools & Skills is ready to show you why these green, mini shrubs are so delicious with their upcoming workshop on Saturday, June 13. Join Sara Stevens at noon to learn how to buy, prepare and serve artichokes with olives and parmesan or herb mayonnaise. Return on Saturday, June 27 with Chef Geoff McKahan for Another Summer Grilling Workshop at noon. Experiment with rubs, sauces and seasonings that will fire up your taste buds. Both workshops are free, but registration is required. 800-288-6617. 26597 Call North Dixie Hwy, Perrysburg. www.kitchentoolsandskills.com.

Hog heaven

Imagine a weekend devoted to pork rinds. In Harrod, Ohio (near Lima) those crispy, flavor-packed pieces will be celebrated Friday, June 12 through Saturday, June 13 at the 20th Annual Pork Rind Heritage Festival. A chili cook-off, bingo, and live

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entertainment will start the fun on Friday. A 5k pork rind run will kick off Saturday’s celebrations, followed by the festival’s first pork rind eating contest, sponsored by Rudolph Foods and Major League Eating. Don’t miss your chance to pig out on this famous, crunchy snack. For more info, visit www.rudolphfoods.com.

Summer in Sylvania

Celebrate the start of summer like the French at Sylvania’s Treo R e s t a u r a n t 's benefit for the Beach House Family Shelter. The Din’re Blanche, on Tuesday, June 16, will begin with a champagne and hors d'oeuvres social hour at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and wine at 7 p.m. Live and silent auctions throughout the evening, come for a night of fine dining in support of an organization that helps homeless women and families in Toledo attain food, shelter, and independence. $65 per person. For reservations call Beach House Family Shelter, 915 N. Erie. 419-241-9277/ www.beachhousetoledo.com. —GS

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Heavenly Ribs

M&G BBQ brings flavor and comfort with homemade menu by Gina Sares Their banner boasts “Best ribs this side of heaven,” and while I’ve never been to heaven, it's safe to assume that M&G BBQ would be stiff competition up there.

weren’t fall-off-the-bone tender, the ribs gave easily with every bite, leaving nothing but a clean bone. The sauce had a hint of spice, but was mild and sweet.

Beside a humble food stand in The Keys and Alexia Apartments’ parking lot (near the corner of Heatherdowns and Key St.), a closed barbecue churns a small cloud of smoke. It isn’t much to look at, but it’s what’s inside that counts – brisket and pulled pork snuggled in foil pouches, and of course, large slabs of sauced up ribs.

The side of green beans ($1.50), accented with onions and bacon, was good, but the macaroni and cheese ($1.50) was killer. Thick noodles bathed in creamy cheese — it was hard to eat without a twinge of cholesterol-conscious guilt. It had that homemade goodness that brings flavor and comfort.

When my husband and I arrived on a Saturday afternoon, Owners Marshall Graves and his wife, Gloria, were all smiles as they helped us choose from their full menu. Marshall let us peek into the barbecue, and before we knew it, we had a paper towel and samples in our hands. The beef brisket, even without sauce, was perfectly juicy, but the sauce on the ribs was delicious.

My sweet tooth persuaded me to induldge in the homemade peach cobbler ($3). Warm and sweet, it was loaded with peaches, sugar, and cinnamon. In heaven, I imagine it's topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Despite being in a parking lot, it certainly didn’t feel like it. The friendly smiles, the picnic tables on the lawn, and the background music were all very welcoming. It was like a family reunion, with Uncle Marshall insisting you try his latest delightful creation.

Owner Marshall Graves has perfected a menu of barbecue mainstays with M&G BBQ.

The meal, like the dessert, was noticeably homemade — “the recipes are all my own,” said Marshall. As a former truck driver of 20 years, I’d say his career change was a wise one. He’s mastered a menu full of barbecue mainstays, lacking (to my dismay) only warm cornbread. Visit Marshall and Gloria at their South Toledo stand “until the snow falls,” Marshall said, laughing. Or call 419-385-7731 for pickup and catering.

We ordered a half slab of ribs ($12 for 6 bones) and a beef brisket sandwich on wheat ($8.99 with two sides). Although they

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Classic ﬁlms, classic price

Laughing is highly encouraged Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14, as The Detroit Institute of Arts’ Detroit Film Theatre hosts a mini-festival of classic comedies, at only 50 cents per ticket. The weekend’s features include two Charlie Chaplin masterpieces, Modern Times and City Lights and two Buster Keaton works, Seven Chances and Sherlock Jr. So laugh it up with these movies made in the 1920s and ‘30s at a theatre from the same era. For schedule and times, visit www.dia.org. Detroit Film Theatre, 5200 Woodward Ave. 313-833-7887. —ER

The return of old Hollywood

Sunday, June 14, the historic Collingwood Arts Center wraps up its 10-month-long Lyric Photoplay Vintage Film Series with the 1937 Oscar-winning film, A Star is Born. The event begins at 2:30 p.m. with a Theatre Pipe Organ Mini-Concert, and the movie starts rolling at 3 p.m. Janet Gaynor and Frederick March give this technicolor flick the Hollywood flavor the story demands. Watch as Esther Blodgett (Gaynor) finds her way to the top as she goes from a farm-kid to a Hollywood party waitress, to become the interest of alcoholic star Norman Maine (March). $5. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-2787/ www.collingwoodartscenter.org —BW

Diamond dreams

An immigrant's story of hope, love, and baseball by Katey Rich Sugar R, 114 minutes ★★★★★ Baseball has been held up for decades, maybe forever, as the embodiment of the American Dream, and that idealism lives on today even in the face of steroid scandals and millionaire benchwarmers. Franchise owners, predictably, have cashed in on this dream, and now nearly every major league baseball team runs a training camp in the Dominican Republic, plucking raw talent from the slums and, if they’re lucky, shipping them off to the minor leagues. But Sammy Sosa and Manny Ramirez aside, most of them never make it beyond the farm leagues.

Algenis Perez Soto plays Sugar, a Dominican baseball player coming to the U.S. in the hopes of living the American Dream.

That’s the story that Half-Nelson directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck are telling in Sugar, a documentary-style drama exploring this very unique angle of the immigrant experience. The title character, played subtly by newcomer Algenis Perez Soto, is a quiet teenager, a hero pitcher back in his neighborhood and one of the most promising residents at the Kansas City Royals training camp. Sugar is sent to training camp in Arizona, and from there to the single-A leagues in Iowa, encountering a mix of fellow Dominicans and Americans.

resemble a sports movie so much as a character study. The movie is made up of a series of moments that add depth to both Sugar’s world and the unfamiliar one he moves to. An intimate encounter with his girlfriend in the annex he hopes to build as a bedroom for his grandmother. A night drinking with his camp friends in the dugout of the practice field. A struggle to order eggs at a diner, only to be helped by a kind waitress. We watch Sugar grow and adapt both as a player and a man, even as we realize the pitfalls he’ll face in this relentless sport.

Boden and Fleck’s observant script avoids the typical highs and lows of the game, so much that Sugar doesn’t

In Iowa, Sugar lives with a strict older couple, the Higgins (Ann Whitney and Richard Bull), avid baseball fans who have

hosted Dominican players in their home for years. They introduce him to their evangelical granddaughter Anne (Ellary Porterfield), who becomes a new romantic interest even as Sugar recognizes their racial and language barriers. And friendships with fellow Dominican player Jorge (Rayniel Rufino) and Stanford grad Brad (Andre Holland) introduce Sugar to the possibilities of staying in the U.S., even if this increasingly difficult sport doesn’t wind up being the ticket he needs. Sugar’s narrative, while never particularly intense or plot-heavy, goes in unexpected directions near the end, and Fleck and Boden aren’t afraid to withhold information about their main character in order to offer the audience some surprises. But the real joy of the movie is Fleck and Boden’s careful filmmaking, the delicate moments their handheld camera can capture and how some clever editing, done by Boden, reveals to us what characters may not even know themselves. Avoiding most controversial issues regarding both baseball and illegal immigration, Sugar is instead a deeply felt, personal story, exposing in very specific microcosm the struggle experienced by thousands of immigrants. With intelligent neo-realist style and a generous spirit, Boden and Fleck have made a wide-ranging film that should resonate with every audience. Sugar opens Friday, June 19 at Levis Commons Showcase Art.

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Whoa Mamma!

Mamma Mia! the most loved Broadway show of mothers and daughters comes to the Stranahan Theater Tuesday, June 16 through Sunday, June 21. Come see what all of the fuss is about and live this heartwarming story staged to the music of ABBA. Follow Sophie as she goes on a journey of discovery when she brings together her mother’s past lovers the night before her wedding in hopes of ﬁnding her long lost father. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday; and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday. $22-$58. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851/ www.stranahantheater.com. —BW

Cornel Gabara has added a contemporary touch to this classic tale. “Shakespeare at Sunset” featuring All’s Well That Ends Well runs June 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. $15. Alternate rain location: Millenium Theatre at Maumee Valley. For more info, 419-530-2254/www.glacity.tix.com.

Kindergarten wisdoms

Best selling author Robert Fulghum’s book All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten comes to life this month as Bowling Green Emeritus Professor of Theatre, F. Scott Regan, directs its stage adaptation. The production features a collection of stories and poems that reﬂect on life and the lessons learned in childhood. These stories celebrate our very existence, from the whimsy of childhood to the wisdom of old age. With delightful tales and colorful characters, this family friendly play is appropriate for all ages. Runs Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 at Blessed John XXIII Parish Center, 24250 Dixie Highway, Perrysburg. $6 adults, $5 students and seniors. 8 p.m. For more info, 419-352-3257.

The Valentine: Like no business I know

Now in its 10th season, the Valentine Theatre celebrates a theatrical milestone with a special production, There’s No Business Like Show Business: A Decade of Hits at the Valentine. Directed by Dale Vivirito, the show features Broadway star Nat Chandler, and a cast of 20 other individuals, including a few talented Toledo locals. The show is a musical lover’s paradise, showcasing numbers from 10 years of past performances at the Valentine. Sing along with your favorites from Camelot, Kiss Me Kate, South Paciﬁc, Once Upon a Mattress, Guys and Dolls, Oklahoma, Man of La Mancha, The King and I, Sweeny Todd, Cats, Cabaret, Phantom, Little Women, Les Miserables and Annie Get Your Gun. The show runs Thursday, June 11- Saturday, June 13 at 8 p.m. and June 14 at 2 p.m. For more information or to order tickets, 419-242-2787/ www.valentinetheatre.com. —ER

[ saturday, june 20 ] Positive Force Dance Performance, 6pm. Area residents are invited to attend an array of dance performances as Positive Force Dance presents its annual summer recital. 567661-2787. OCC Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg.

[ sunday, june 21 ] Unequally Yoked, 7pm. A church soloist,

Shakespeare in the summer air

Glacity Theatre Collective is at it again — performing well-known plays in a nontraditional space. This time, GTC takes on William Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well in an outdoor setting, the Alida Ashley Amphitheatre at Maumee Valley Country Day School, for a series of performances they call “Shakespeare at Sunset.” Enjoy the summer evening with this dark Shakespearean comedy's complex characters and the theme of free will. Of course, director

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Trina, must decide between her supposed soul mate the organist, Tony, and a self proclaimed “P. Diddy” of the night club industry. Knowing their obvious differences in lifestyle, but captivated by his charm, she is confronted with choosing to wait on Tony the organist or to pursue a romantic relationship or take a chance on someone who may not share her beliefs. $20. $17 each for groups of ten. www.parablesentertainment.biz. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee.

The Valentine Theatre celebrates 10 years of musical productions.

Szporluk gets a Guggenheim

To be honored as a Guggenheim Fellow is no easy task, but Larissa Szporluk — local poet and associate professor of creative writing and literature at BGSU — has beat the odds. Szporluk was recently chosen as one of 180 Fellows, out of almost 3,000 applicants this year, for her amazing poetry work. The Guggenheim Foundation was established in 1925 and after 85 competitions, has granted more than $273 million in fellowships to 16,700 winners, many of whom have also won Nobel and Pulitzer Prizes. As one of these titleholders, Szporluk plans to use the Fellowship to complete her fifth poetry book, tentatively titled “Rogue’s March.” This latest work will focus on the theme of exile. The term “Rogue’s March” refers to the music that is played when a soldier is dismissed from military service. Szporluk wants to share Larissa Szporluk received the effects of such exiles touching on ideas of a pretigious Guggenheim Fellowship for shame and confusion, social consequences, her poetry work. identity, and forms of attachment. —BW

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The art of walking

Downtown galleries open their doors for the summer Art Walk series by Matt Cummings If, as Mark Twain once suggested, golf is a terrible way to ruin a good walk, then great art and the satisfaction of experiencing firsthand the cultural bloom bringing life and color to Downtown Toledo just might be the thing to make a good walk even better. On June 18, thanks to The Arts Zone/Warehouse District Third Thursday Art Walks series, Toledoans will have the chance to explore some of the city's galleries while strolling through Downtown with fellow art lovers. The Art Walk (which continues on the third Thursday of each month through September) is presented by the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, artists, galleries, and the Arts Zone and Warehouse District. The monthly event aims to bring an eclectic crowd to the Downtown area after work or school, as galleries keep their doors open from 6-9 p.m. Participating galleries include 20 North Gallery, the studio of Jack Wilson, offices of Paul Sullivan AIA, The Little Gallery, Bozarts Fine Art and Music Gallery, Olive Street Studios, Truth Art Gallery, Secor Studio Artists, The Ford Gallery and the Collingwood Arts Center, many of which will serve refreshments and provide gallery-goers with the unique opportunity to mingle with artists and curators, and to buy affordable locallyproduced art.

Two galleries featured in this month’s Summer Kick-Off are not to be missed. Sur St. Clair, located in the beautiful 120year-old building at 1 South St. Claire, showcases a collection featuring work by Findlay-area “wanderer-photographer” Angela Crist, whose black and white images capture the essence of alphabet characters as they explore how images can collectively create theme and texture within a printed text. The gallery also features Modern Ancient Glass by Kelly Crosser-Alge, bowls, framed glass collages, and jewelry pieces created to “to preserve the ‘ancientness’ of the art form,” and Martin Chappuies’ “Toledo Treasures,” a series of watercolor renderings of the facades of Toledo landmarks. The exhibition is rounded out by the fused, slumped glass works of Gale Tedhams who donates proceeds to her favorite charities: Paws and Whiskers Feline Shelter, Assistance Dogs of America and the MS Society. Studio 356, located at 356 Morris St., presents its “Therapy Lock Down Exposed” exhibition, which displays “works of emotion using roots, dirt, shards of metal, mirror, glass, old window frames, acrylic, meditation, and amber.” This up-and-coming gallery has a fiercely independent sensibility that’s reflected in its devotion to preserving and nurturing

"Rolling Into Sattva" by Katina Zilcomo can be found at Studio 356. creativity and local commerce. Katina Zilcomo’s 7:22 Series, paintings “done specifically to keep creativity and local businesses alive in the city,” all utilize recycled materials, made in the U.S., or “products donated to the cause.” 50 percent of the profits benefit the small business in which the 7:22 Series is sold; the other 50 percent goes directly back into

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the movement. Also featuring Zilcjewelry, Experience Series, and beautiful work by Veronica Englert and Julia Camp, Studio 356 neatly embodies the ethos of these Third Thursday Art Walks. Maps with information about each venue will be available at each of the stops along the walk and can also be downloaded online at www.acgt.org or www.toledocitypaper. com. For more information, 419-254-2787.

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Italy Bead Trunk Show, The show features handmade 18K gold filled Murano beads, and beads for Pandora, Chamila, and Trollbeads bracelets. 419-887-4000. www.bonitabeadboutique.com. Bonita Bead Boutique, 215 Conant St., Maumee.

June 12 Features tours, glass flower and flame

thursday 18 Third Thursday Art Walk, 6-9pm. The Arts Zone/Warehouse District Third Thursday Art Walk is a great opportunity to browse and purchase affordable local art, while getting to know the artists and galleries of the Arts Zone, the Warehouse District, and the surrounding area. The Art Walk, presented by the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo (ACGT), artists, galleries, and arts enthusiasts, will continue on Third Thursdays through September. 419-254-ARTS. www.acgt.org. Warehouse District, Downtown Toledo.

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BCE, the capital of the Hellenistic kingdom of Seleukos Nikator, one of the successors of Alexander the Great. The city was a political and trading hub for more than 500 years. This exhibition offers the opportunity to see objects uncovered during the excavation of the site in the 1920s and 1930s. Through June 28.

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Juneteenth: Photography in Focus, Celebrate the work of local African American photographers in ths exhibit featuring prints by Charles Gabriel, Ramon Tiggs and Ramn Keys. Located in the Community Gallery. Through July 19.

mances, storytelling, family activities, gallery tours, movies, glass blowing demonstrations. See website for a full schedule of activities.

working sessions, a Jazz Band Mural hands-on activity, a cast metal pendants workshop, a wine tastingfeatured local artists William Poceta, Albert Young and Lelie Patron and more. Open until 10pm. Admission is free, a fee applies for some activities.

Fathers Day at the Museum, Enjoy many different activities in honor of Fathers Day including tours, glass blowing demonstrations, children’s activities and more.

working sessions, a wine tasting and more. Open until 10pm. Admission is free, a fee applies for some activities.

Prints of Pop II: The Art of Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, Sir Eduardo Paolozzi was a collector of things like old magazines, comic strips, consumer products and advertisements. This lifelong obsession supplied him with the imagery that he used in the over 160 graphic works in this exhibition. Located in the Works on Paper Galleries. June 12 through September 6.

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June 19 Features tours, glass flower and flame

Juneteenth Celebration, Join the Museum for their annual celebration of the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in Galviston Texas, two years after it was originally released. The day features musical perfor-

friday 19 Athanas, Fearnside, Macklin, Whaley Exhibition Opening Reception, 6-8pm. On exhibit are the pyschologically charged works of Steven Athanas (mixed-media mobiles), Lee Fearnside (digital photographs), Courtney Macklin (silver gelatin photographs), and Christopher Whaley (sculpture and digital compositions). Parkwood Gallery, 1838 Parkwood Ave. Toledo.

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Italian Renaissance Oils Workshop, 9am-4pm. Debra Buchanan will conduct this workshop entitled “Italian Renaissance Oils: Glazing Techniques for Realism.” This technique is based upon the visual mixing of colors, which create optical grays rather than the physical mixing of colors. Register by June 16. $95 for Prizm members who renew their membership for the 2009-2010 Fiscal year or $125 for non-members. www.myprizm. com. 419-874-9422. Perrysburg High School, 13385 Roachton Road, Perrysburg.

exhibitions [ ongoing ] Karl Mullen Exhibit, The exhibit features new paintings by self-taught Irish folk artist Karl Mullen. His paintings tell a colorful story of Irish poetry, dreams, mythology, whisky and love in an invented world where everything is possible. Hudson Gallery, 5645 North Main Street, Sylvania. www.hudsongallery.net. Through June 27.

Archaeology in the Golden Age, Located between the cities of ancient Babylon and modern Baghdad, the ancient city of Seleucia-on-the-Tigris became, in 312

Sylvania Senior Center Artist Group Exhibition, The exhibit features paintings by the Sylvania-based group of senior artists. Located in the Community Gallery. Through July 19. Radiant Ensemble, This free exhibition entitled “Radiant Ensemble: Jewelry from the Nancy and Gilbert Levine Collection” celebrates the collection of 18th and 19th-century jewelry assembled by Nancy and Gilbert Levine. Through August 9.

artwork for twenty years. Each artist works in a different medium. The Truth Gallery, 1811 Adams St. Kelly Lever Exhibit, Kelly Lever; a multifaceted creative is an author, painter, and ceramic artist. The PAAC is exhibiting her collection of mixed media paintings and the original illustrustrations from her recently published children’s book, The Color of Life. 419-873-2787. Way Library, 101 E. Indiana, Perrysburg. www.perrysburgarts.org. Through June 17. Three Women in the Woods: Preservation and Conservation of Ohio’s Woodlands, Jane Rogers, Jill Sell, and Barbara Krans Jenkins have joined together to help preserve beautiful and endangered Ohio woodlands. Through photography, fine art and poetry, this exhibit educates and encourages others to express their own appreciation for nature, and to ultimately raise the level of caring for the natural world. National Center For Nature Photography, Secor Metropark. Through June 28. Mariann Rossi Exhibit, The display features a diverse collection of notable work by the recently deceased Perrysburg artist Mariann Rossi. The display includes a wide range of mediums and styles. 419-873-2787. www.perrysburgarts.org. Perrysburg Municipal Building, 201 West Indiana Ave. Through June 30. Athena Art Exhibit, The Athena Art Society is one of the two oldest women’s professional art organizations in the country. It was founded in 1903, at the original Toledo Museum of Art. The exhibit includes 41 works with a wide range of mixed media such as water color, acrylic, ceramic, gouache, fused glass pastel over lithograph, oil, and gouache/ink resist. www.schedel-gardens.org. The Trellis Gallery - Schedel Arboretum and Gardens, 19255 W. Portage River South Road. Through July 12. Terrific Teens, Through a compilation of historic artifacts, such as old yearbooks and photographs, young adult life in Northwest Ohio is revisited as attendees view the evolution of teenage experiences through the years. The exhibit is a collaborative effort with Owens, Bowling Green High School and the Wood County Historical Center and Museum. 567-661-2721. www.owens.edu. Walter E Terhune Gallery, Oregon Rd. Through July 18.

A colorful piece from the Karl Mullen Exhibit at Hudson Gallery Adornments, Signs, and Symbols, Local artist and sisters-in-law, Kate and Mary present their premiere joint exhibit “Adornments, Signs, and Symbols.” Kate and Mary have been creating their

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The Long View, The exhibit includes some 50 works from Herral Long’s private collection and photos shot during his career at The Blade. Displayed works include a 1957 photo of Eleanor Roosevelt; fans enjoying a 1981 Rolling Stone concert in Toledo; a shot of 18 fire hoses spraying a burning building in 1976, and a 1984 photo of Ronald Reagan during a visit to Lima, Ohio. Downtown Library, 325 Michigan. Through July 29. The (un)Stable Artists of Flatlanders Exhibition, Features work by James Freeman, Michael Joseph, Denise Keeley, Nathan Longsdorf, John Leyland, Margo McCafferty, Tom Rudd, Kenneth M. Thompson, and Mark Wagar. Flatlanders Art Gallery, 11993 E. US 223, Blissfield. Through September 6.

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Car Power! Firenation walk with me

It’s your last chance to experience Firenation’s Walk in Wednesdays, which run through Wednesday, June 17. The studio has been opening its doors every Wednesday afternoon since May 20, allowing visitors to watch artists create from molten glass. Only two weeks left to take advantage of this free glassblowing learning opportunity. Stop on by from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Firenation Glass Studio and Gallery, 7166 Front St., Holland. 419-866-6288/ www.ﬁrenation.com.

More art on Adams

The Ottawa Tavern continues its monthly Art on Adams event Thursday, June 11 with painter Ronald Jamison. This 49-year-old artist started drawing comics at a very young age, and has since developed his craft in the symbolic/cosmicfantasy realm to include impressive acrylic paintings. Jamison will be on hand this Thursday, creating a new piece and displaying ﬁnished work. Music by Chris Knopp will follow at 9 p.m. Art on Adams takes place every second Thursday of the month at the OT. Future guest artists include Alice Grace, Jeff Stewart and Phil Hazzard. The Ottawa Tavern, 1815 Adams St., 419-725-5483/www.otavern.com.

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Sylvania residents don’t have to sit tight any more, unless they want to, of course. The artistic merit award results are in for “Sittin’ Pretty in Sylvania” — which was organized by the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and Sylvania Community Arts Commission — and three beautiful benches were given awards due to their use of theme, creativeness, use of color and details and unique design elements. Artist Todd Kime won first place for his bench titled “Stop and SEE Sylvania.” “Oh Olander” by artist Jeanne Geurin and Timberstone Junior High Artists received second place. And in third place was Pete Diver and Julia Johnston’s “Bench Kingsley, a place to reflect.” Additionally, three artists won The People Choice awards; first place went to “Park Your Paws” by Julia Johnston, second place went to “Paw Pals” by Lori Rosenberg and third place went to “The

While most people stick to the occasional bumper sticker, Matt Donahue decks his automobiles out with clippings from magazines — that was the concept for his latest submission in the 22nd Annual Art Car Parade in Houston held last month. The Toledo-based artist has participated in the festival since 1995, making a new car every year. For this year’s parade, Donahue created a piece titled “Car Power” using old car magazines from the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, which were donated to him by Bowling Green State University’s Popular Culture Library. Donahue made photo copies of the magazine covers, affixed them to the car, then clear coated them to give his ride the look of a moving collage. Along with exhibiting his art cars throughout the years, Donahue has been busy finalizing his own art car documentary, which he hopes to air on a local PBS staMatt Donahue took his “Car Power” art car to Houston last month for the 22nd Annual tion in the fall. He also recently published Art Car Parade. a related book titled Taking It To The Streets: An Art Car Experience — 25 Postcards of Matthew A. Donahue’s Art Cars, available through Amazon.com and at Borders at Franklin Park Mall. For more information on Matt Donahue and his art car projects, visit www.md1210.com.

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Future of Sylvania” by Tracy Costello. Place winners were awarded an honorarium of $500 ﬁrst place, $300 second place and $200 third place. Forty-two artistically designed benches made their debut on Monday, May 4 in downtown Sylvania, where they will remain at various businesses and locations throughout town. For more info, www.sylvaniachamber.org.

Sylvania’s Historical Village gets artsy.

How Sylvania’s art garden grows

“Park Your Paws” by Julia Johnston won the first place People’s Choice Award for “Sittin’ Pretty in Sylvania.”

An outdoor art exhibit set up among the plant and animal life in Sylvania — it doesn’t get any more picturesque than this. On Saturday, June 13 the public is invited to Sylvania’s Historical Village, as Robin Crego’s Garden Delights presents the 10th Annual “Art in the Garden” walking exhibit. The event will feature more than 55 artists and crafters, set in the Historical Village’s beautiful gardens. Guests can also enjoy a raffle of donated artwork, a flower sale with proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, music and refreshments. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free. Garden Delights at Sylvania’s Historical Village, 5723 Main St. 419-885-1565.

Youth level up

The Ground Level Coffee House now hosts a weekly Youth Arts Workshop and Showcase continuing Saturday, June 13. According to co-owner Jesse Lipman, the free workshops for children and teens are facilitated by some of the community’s creative experts — poets, writers, musicians, etc. — and aim to provide young performers a place to show off their talents. Parents with children, and teens are encouraged to attend. Those interested in leading a workshop can contact the Ground Level at 419-671-6272. Saturday workshops start at noon. The Ground Level Coffee Shop, 2636 W. Central Ave. www.groundleveltoldeo.com.

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Sandberg Literacy Institute Workshops, The second session in this series, “Keep on Growing,” is a follow up to the first session on getting a vegetable garden started. This lecture series is open to the public. $15 or $25 for both the 2nd and the 3rd session being offered on Wednesday, September 9. 419-578-6783. www.victoryinthegarden. osu.edu. 6:30pm, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr.

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Zen Buddhist Evening Practice, This traditional Zen Buddhist Wednesday evening practice at the Toledo Zen Center includes liturgy, Zen meditation, a talk and discussion. For more info, see www.toledozen.org. 7:15pm. Shobu Aikido of Ohio, 6537 Angola Rd. Holland.

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Political Party, This weekly series will consist of a Wednesday night in June for each of the declared mayoral candidates hosting an informal meet and greet from 7-9pm to be followed by food and entertainment for the rest of the evening. June 10 - Keith Wilkowski, June 17 - Michael Bell, June 24 - Ben Konop, July 1 - Jim Moody. 419-725-5483. Ottawa Tavern, 1815 Adams Street. Tarot Card Readings, Liz Hazel does mini tarot and astrology readings every Wednesday night. 5pm. Manos Restaurant, 1701 Adams. YRC Safety Breakfast, YRC, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide, is celebrating driver Thomas McClain’s achievement of driving 4 million accident-free miles. YRC has arranged a safety breakfast with YRC Worldwide employees, friends and family to celebrate Thomas’ achievement. He will receive various awards honoring his dedication to safety. Call for reservations. 212-329-1436. 9am. YRC, 6180 Hagman Rd., Toledo

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Comedian Bryan Cork, Bryan entered the comedy scene after fifteen years as an actor. His comedy is often characterized as dark and twisted. Larry XL also performs. See website for showtimes and ticket prices. Connxtions Comedy Club, 5319 Heatherdowns, Toledo. Through June

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Toledo Mud Hens Baseball, The Hens take on the Rochester Red Wings for a 4-game series. Thursday through Saturday 7pm, Sunday 6:30pm. www.mudhens.com. 419-725-HENS. Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington Street.

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Silence The Violence Rally, The event features a presentation by the Self-Expression Teen Theater youth group. The guest moderator for the rally will be National Civil Rights Leader Malik Ali of Justice, Inc. Presented by Stephen Ward, candidate for Toledo City Council. 7pm. Salem Lutheran Church, 1125 N. Huron St.

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ZOOtoDO, The event is black-tie and tennis shoes affair featuring over 50 of the area’s finest restaurants, live music on multiple stages and much more. The net proceeds from ZOOtoDO directly support the continued development of Zoo programs and exhibits. $150 per person. 419-385-5721. www.toledozoo.org. 6pm-12am. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way.

[ comedy ] Comedian Lavell Crawford, Funnyman Lavell is known for his numerous television appearances and stage performances. See website for show times and ticket prices. www.funnybonefatfishtoledo.com. Fat Fish Blue Home of the Funny Bone, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. Through June 14.

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Solitude in the Porcupine Mountain, Steve Pollick, The Blade Outdoors Editor, will present “Solitude in the Porcupine Mountains.” The lecture is part of the Naturalists’ Camera Club of Toledo monthly free public program series. Light refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome. 7:30pm. National Center For Nature Photography, Secor Metropark.

Bridge, Toledo’s busy port, the shipyard, the drydocks. Others go up river and see stately homes and yacht clubs, marinas, and wildlife. Bring a picnic breakfast or lunch if you wish. Adults $15, Kids under 12 are $7, reservations required. 419-537-1212. 10am. Sandpiper Cruise Dock, Promenade Park. Bird Hike, Join Metroparks Volunteer Naturalists on these monthly outings to explore species that use the Metroparks for nesting and important stopover habitat. Bring binoculars and field guides. Free. 9am. Swan Creek Metropark, 4659 Airport Highway.

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The Shops at Fallen Timbers Classic Car Show, Join Fallen Timbers the second Saturday of every month for their Classic Car Show. Walk along Main Street and enjoy the many cars of yester-year. 3pm-8pm. 3100 Main Street, Maumee. Birthday Bash for Everyone, Join Planned Pethood for their 30th birthday party. Activities include pet races, crafts, face painting, clowns, a pet psychic and more. www.plannedpethood.org. 10am. UAW Park, 5411 Jackman Rd.

Relax with family and friends at the Blessed Sacrament Festival Thursday, June 11 - Sunday June 14 on the BS campus and nearby Close Park. The festival will entertain with live musical performances from country band Haywire (June 11), British Invasion tribute band The Nu-Tones (June 12), cover band The Bridges (June 13), and polka music provided by Premier DJ (June 14). The Festival will also have a Giant Midway (all-U-can-ride wristbands are available for $15) and features a Beer Tent, a Gambling Tent, Bingo, Texas Hold’em, Kids Games, and homemade specialty dinners Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Don’t forget to grab raffle tickets for a prize of $7,500 cash. The events begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and at noon on Saturday and Sunday. Blessed Sacrament Parish, 4227 Bellevue Rd. 419-472-2288/ www.blessedsacramenttoledo.com. — BW

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Sensory Garden Opening Reception, The public is invited to celebrate the opening of the new Sensory Garden in Bowling Green’s botanical garden - Simpson Park. More than two-dozen individuals and private organizations have contributed a total of approximately $100,000 to create a space designed to stimulate four of the five

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Discover the River Cruise, Enjoy one of a variety of cruises down the Maumee River. Some go to the new Veteran’s Glass City Skyway

Viva LatinoFest! saturday13 Experience one of Toledo’s signature cultural events at the 9th Annual LatinoFest on Saturday, June 13 at Promenade Park. The celebration kicks off at noon with activities for everybody including delectable authentic foods, family fun and live entertainment all day long. Guests can enjoy everything from salsa dancing to salsa taste-testing. The main stage will hold musical events from several different artists including Grupo Dezeo, Noel Quintana & The Latin Crew and Los Cuatro Vientos in the afternoon with headliners Los DesperadoZ and Sunny Sauceda in the evening. Noon-11:30 p.m. $8, free for children 12 and under. Promenade Park, Water St. For more info, 419-318-0934/ www.latinofesttoledo.com. — ER

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Summer fair fun friday12-sunday5 senses: sight, sound, smell and touch. Free. 2pm. Simpson Garden Park, 1291 Conneaut Avenue, Bowling Green.

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Sylvania Cup Vintage Base Ball Tournament, The Great Black Swamp Frogs of Sylvania continue the team’s 19th season of vintage base ball. This local club—in existence since 1991—plays Civil War era base ball according to the rules and customs of the 1860s. Teams participating come from all over Michigan and Ohio. Free. 10am. Pacesetter Park, 8801 Sylvania Metamora Rd., Sylvania. Open Skate with the Glass City Rollers, The Glass City Rollers are currently looking for skaters, refs, coaches, and support staff. Come meet the girls and find out how you can get involved. All shapes, sizes, and skill levels. 18+. 7:30pm. Swanton Coliseum, 12725 Airport Hwy., Swanton.

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Mike Bell Fundraiser, The event, a fundraiser for Mayoral candidate Mike Bell, features a DJ, food, and a cash bar. $25. 5-8pm. El Camino Real, 2500 W. Sylvania Ave.

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Summer is here — and so is the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. The annual festival delivers musical performances, movie screenings, artsy activities and lively entertainment for three consecutive weeks. The event kicks off Friday, June 12 with the First Friday Opening Night Celebration, Top of the Park at the Ingalls Mall at 6:30 p.m. Week one at the Mainstage spotlights headliners Ahn Trio with The Kin (June 16), Los Lobos with Pistolera (June 19) and a special comedy performance by Neal Medlyn as he recreates Beyonce’s 2007 concert DVD The Beyonce Experience Live! (June 18). A variety of events are planned including Superhero Night, Video Game Night and Club Night. For full schedule, 734-994-5999/ www.annarborsummerfestival.org.

Sandberg Literacy Institute Workshops, Created by the late UT faculty member Dr. Herbert Sandberg, the institute features two weeks of workshops with 10 children’s book authors and illustrators. This year’s theme, “Mirrors on Ourselves, Windows on the World,” reflects how children’s literature enables persons to see themselves in new ways and learn more about other people, places and cultures throughout the world. $10 per day for UT students and $30 per day for all other guests. For a full list of workshops go to www.utoledo.edu/education/sandberg/index.html. Scott Park Auditorium, UT’s Scott Park Campus - Nebraska Avenue.

Benefit for RNC 8, The Media Decompression Collective will be showing Terrorizing Dissent, a movie about how Free Speech and Dissent was crushed during the 2008 Republican National Convention, Live Music will follow. Proceeds benefit people still fighting false charges. 7pm. The Black Cherry, 1420 Cherry Street.

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Friends of Side Cut Annual Picnic, The “Green”-themed event features a rainbarrel demonstration and a hand out sheet for innovative uses of vinegar. Hot dogs and refreshments will be served. Located in the Riverview Shelter. Free. 7pm. Sidecut Metropark, Maumee.

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Magician Andrew Martin, Andrew Martin performs his combination of comedy, music and

magic. Also 7pm at the Toledo Heights Branch Library. 2pm. Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo.

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Art for Harbor’s Sake-Friendraiser, Enjoy hors d’oevres, and a cash bar while viewing art created by art therapy students at Harbor’s Mayfair Achievement Program. A few pieces will be available for silent auction. Call 419-720-6139 to RSVP. 6pm. Navy Bistro, 26 Main Street.

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PhotoWalk, Take a camera and meet up with other photographers, then venture out Downtown, and snap away. Walk around taking pictures for a couple of hours, then gather at a restaurant, bar, or other eatery/drinkery to compare, share, discuss, and have a good time. Submit your favorite

Celebrating freedom saturday13 Join the Toledo Museum of Art as they celebrate the Juneteenth holiday and the African American experience on Saturday, June 13. Spearheaded by the Committee for Cultural Diversity, the festival allows you to get involved with several hands-on decorating activities such as helping to decorate a “Jazz Band” mural. See a Civil War Demonstration by the Ohio 5th Infantry Regiment U.S. Colored Troop; listen to poetry and storytelling readings in the GlasSalon; and enjoy music and dancing from Motown, to hip-hop, to jazz. Films, food, and guided tours also available. Noon-5 p.m. Free. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000/ www.toledomuseum.org. — BW

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Saturday, June 13 NOMO at Frankie’s

Saturday, June 20 Earth Day Every Day Fair

Hot horns and thumb piano insanity.

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WPLT Cookout at TYC, Grill your own dogs on the Grill at TYC at this Work Play Live Toledo event. There will be a cash bar. A $5 donation is suggested. 6:30pm. Toledo Yacht Club, 3900 N. Summit Bdg 2. Green Drinks, An informal, social networking event for people interested in [conserving, enjoying, protecting] the environment. Everyone id welcome. BYOB. 6pm. The Black Cherry, 1420 Cherry Street.

farmer’s markets [ tuesday ] Augsburg Church, 3pm-7pm 1342 W. Sylvania Ave.

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Wednesday, June 10 Political Party at Ottawa Tavern Gonna meet the candidates.

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Gear up for a new course this year at Wildwood Metropark for the fifth annual Happy Trails 5K Race/Walk. Saturday, June 20, begin the event at Metroparks Hall at 9 a.m., and follow the park’s trails. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers plus various age group winners. Sign up before Sunday, June 14 for early registration fee, $18. Registration after June 14 is $25. Proceeds help fund maintenance and improvement to Metroparks trails. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave. www.metroparkstoledo.com. — ER

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Earth Day Every Day Fair, The event is held in conjunction with the Perrysburg Office of Litter Prevention and Recycling and the Wood County Department of Solid Waste. Those interested in participating in the educational event should call 419-931-8888. 1pm. 3215 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. Zen Day, All the yogini’s of Zen will present short classes in different styles of yoga. This event is open to the public but space is limited so reservations are required. $25, ($22 if paid by June 15). Please contact Zen at 419-244-4Zen or zeninthedistrict@sbcglobal.net, or visit the website zeninthedistrict.com to register or for more information. Zen in the District, 1700 Canton St. 2nd Floor.

[ wednesday ] Westgate, 3pm-7pm Elder-Beerman parking lot, Secor & Central [ thursday ] Mayberry Square (Sylvania), 3pm – 7pm Centennial just south of Erie Perrysburg, 3pm-8pm Downtown on Louisiana Avenue West Side, 3pm-7pm Church of Our Saviour parking lot, 2820 Alexis (near Whitmer HS) [ saturday ] Downtown Toledo, 8am–2pm Market Street between Erie and St. Clair

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In The Life Black Gay Book Club, 12pm. In the Life Black Gay Book Club will discuss The Messiah by Lee Hayes. This new book club is open to anyone; To RSVP or for more information, contact blackgaybookclub@ymail.com. Downtown Latte’, 44 S. Saint Claire.

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Three Days in Detroit

Electronic music fans gather in Michigan’s cultural mecca By Nathan Mattimoe Detroit gets a bad rap. The media has made it the poster child for home foreclosure, the auto industry is dwindling the area, taking with it countless jobs, and its ousted mayor is a womanizing crook. But it’s not all bad news. Once a year for the past decade, Detroit takes a weekend to prove itself to the world as a musical and cultural mecca.

Produced by the Paxahau Company, Movement: Detroit’s Electronic Music Festival is an annual pilgrimage for electronic music fans from all over the world, taking place over Memorial Day weekend. There is no other event in the U.S. quite like it. Seventy artists play on three different stages over three days. The styles represented cover the broad spectrum that is Electronic Music. From the techno to house to drum and bass (well one drum and bass act); if you can dance to it, bob your head to it or just plain chill out to it, then you can find it here.

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Personally, this is my favorite event of the year. The fact that thousands of people come from all over the world to celebrate some of the most overlooked styles of music fascinates me. It’s underground culture en masse.

1. Local label, Exchange Bureau Music, showcases their multitude of homegrown talent on the Red Bull stage.

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2. Hometown hero and one of my all time favorites, Mike Huckaby, lays down some deep house in an all vinyl set on the Real Detroit stage.

1. Yoruba Records head, Osunlade, drops some soulful house tracks on the Main Stage. He used to compose music for Sesame Street in the late '80s and early '90s.

3. Detroiter and Ghostly Records DJ, Ryan Elliot, plays a great set of techno at dusk on the Red Bull stage.

2. Teddy MC hands out promo CDs from Bang Tech 12 Records while keeping the crowd live during DJ 8en’s set of old school Jungle and Drum and Bass. 8en was the only Drum and Bass DJ at the fest and illustrated a need for more representation of the style in the future. It was one of the best sets of the weekend.

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day 3 1. The man, the legend — Afrika Bambaataa was instrumental in the creation of early Hip Hop and Electro culture and continues to be a huge influence to this day. He had the Red Bull stage in a frenzy, dropping pretty much every single party track known to man. It was a personal highlight for me. I'm glad I ended the weekend on the set. 2. Lee Curtiss enraptures the crowd with dark, deep techno on the Real Detroit stage. 3. Detroit Techno Militia DJs

Seoul and Tom Linder play a four turntable assault of solid Detroit

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style techno. Plain and simple these guys play hard and fast and rarely had less than two records going at all times. And yes, I said records — they were one of the few acts playing all vinyl this weekend.

4. Legendary producer and DJ, and

newly appointed Creative Director for the festival, Carl Craig, moves a packed crowd with some Detroitstyle House and Techno on the main stage. Craig always exudes the utmost of class and will be a great addition to the festival’s team.

5. Adultnapper enhances a lovely

sunny afternoon with some minimal techno on the Beatport Stage.

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Frankie’s Inner City: Dusty Rhodes & The River Band Holiday Inn French Quarter: Don & Tommie TCP Toledo Civic Center (Erie Street Market): High School Jam Album Release Party hosted by Tracy

Evans Street Station: Al Jacquez TCP Fat Fish Blue: Ana Popovic TCP Frankie’s Inner City: Punchline w/ Socratic Holiday Inn French Quarter: Don & Tommie Howard’s Club H: Fangs Out w/ Phantods TCP Mickey Finn’s Pub: The Falling Spikes w/ Tranquil The Blarney Irish Pub: Rick Whited The Bronze Boar: Rivers Edge

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Ragtime Rick’s Second Edition: Rusty’s Jazz Cafe Night w/ Gene Parker Jazz Trio

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC Basin St. Grill: Chicago Crystal & Frankie North Lawn of Main Library: On the Beach (Brown Bag Concert) The Village Idiot: Nate & Evan Treo Restaurant: Bobby May and John Barile TCP

DANCE AND TECHNO TCP

Avalon: Volume Route 66 Kitchen: Live ‘70s and ‘80s R&B DJs The Distillery: Rock Star Wednesdays

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Casa Barron: Fatmouth Charlie & The Bisquit Rollers Home Slice Pizza: Mike Whitty Ragtime Rick’s Second Edition: Ragtime Rick and Wes Linenkugel

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC Attic on Adams: Sarah Cohen Ottawa Tavern: Chris Knopp TCP Pizza Papalis: Jeff Stewart

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS The Roadhouse: Kentucky Chrome

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DANCE AND TECHNO

Ottawa Tavern: Political Party w/ Keith Wilkowski and music by Chris Shutters The Dog House Bar and Grill: Karaoke w/ Riz Pack

Club Eclipse: Eclipse Thursdays Parkway Bar and Lounge: Live Old School DJ TCP SouthBriar Restaurant: Bobby Holloway The Distillery: ‘80s Nite DJ Party TCP The Omni: Therapy Thursdays w/ DJ Rob Sample

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OTHER Ground Level Coffee House: Poetry Slam Hosted by LL Cool Beans TCP Ottawa Tavern: Art on Adams w/ Ronald Jameson and music by Chris Knopp Sidelines Sports Eatery: Karaoke

FRI, JUNE 12 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP TCP Blessed Sacrament Parish: The Nutones Cafe Classics: Bill Thomas Frankie’s Inner City: Extra! Extra! w/ The Fight Within Ladie’s Choice: Flyte ‘66 Mickey Finn’s: Hemline Theory w/ We Are The Magi Pizza Papalis: Dry Bones Revival TCP The Black Cherry: Hellmouth w/ Wreak Havoc, Full Scale Panic and Iron Minds The Blarney Irish Pub: Resonant Soul The Bronze Boar: City Limit Sundown The Michigan Tavern: Running With Scissors The Omni: Mr. Speed TCP Toledo Civic Center (Erie Street Market): The Rare Breed CD Release Party w/ Tracy Woodchuck's: Sangsara, Perigrine, and Words After

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Murphy’s Place: Anna Givens TCP Packo's at the Park: Voodoo Libido

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Friday, June 12 Erie Street Market Civic Theatre Rising R&B star and Toledo native Tracy Haynes, simply known as Tracy, began his musical journey at the ripe age of two, drawing from a variety of influences along the way: Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, P Diddy, and his pastor — easily, Tracy’s earliest role model. With a lifetime of singing experience, from gospel groups to hip hop acts, Tracy now finds himself on an ambitious solo mission, promoting the new release of his first R&B album The Rarebreed, released Tuesday, June 9. The fulllength CD features Tracy’s masterful voice and showcases some of his finest guitar work to date. Comprised of 11 songs, including the previously recorded singles “Go Live” and “Pretend,” as well as the highly anticipated new single “What Happened,” The Rarebreed is chock-full of tracks that his more than 13,000 Myspace friends and hundreds of loyal Toledo followers will wholeheartedly dig into. An official CD release party for The Rarebreed will be held Friday, June 12 at the Erie Street Market’s Civic Theatre. The concert includes an autograph signing and meet and greet with Tracy, a summer gear fashion show, and live performances by Tracy and rap artist Country: The Master of Ceremony. 7 p.m. $15. 237 S. Erie St. For more info, www.myspace.com/419tracy. —ER Manhattan’s: Dave Carpenter & the Jaeglers TCP SouthBriar Restaurant: Mike Coulter and Skoobie Snaks The Village Idiot: Bobby May and John Barile

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JJ’s Pub: Chris Shutters & Frankie May

Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II: Bandera

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DANCE AND TECHNO

Dexter’s Jamaican Club: Jump-Up Friday TCP Frankie’s (Historic Lower Basement): Scarred at Best w/ DJ Rage South End Bar and Grille: DJ Rob Sample

TCP Wesley’s Bar: Old School Fridays w/ DJs Folk, N. Mattimoe, and Todd Perrine

SAT, JUNE 13 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP TCP Frankie’s Inner City: NOMO featuring DJ Folk Freebird Lounge: Chris Shutters Band

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Lunch concerts/Festivals/Orchestras/ Outdoors/Music your parents like wednesday, June 10

Verandah Concert, It’s “bring your own seat” as you select a spot on the shaded lawn in front of the historic Hayes Home to enjoy members of the Fremont Community Theatre performing excerpts from its spring musical. Come early to enjoy a free ice cream social. www.rbhayes.org. 6:45pm. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove Corner of Hayes and Buckland, Fremont. Sunset Serenades, Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy

light refreshments compliments of Giant Eagle amd the Friends of The Olander Park System. June 10 - Eddie Boggs, June 24 Polish-American Concert Band. $3 per car entry fee. www.olanderpk.com. 7pm. Olander Park, Neederhouser Community Hall, 6930 Sylvania Avenue, Sylvania.

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Gospel Music Concert, Pianist Jim Stewart will open the show followed by 1 A.D. and The Messengers, both of Archbold, OH. $12.50 adults, $6.50 students. 800-590-9755. www.saudervillage.org. 12:30pm. Sauder Village, 2661 St. Rt. 2, Archbold.

sunday, june 14

Kaleidescope of Music, The Clarence Smith Community

Chorus presents a concert highlighting jazz, broadway and gospel with special guests vocalist, Tymara Spears and dancer, Tyree Bell. $15 to $20. www.cscchorus.com. 419-534-2299. 7pm. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St., Maumee.

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TCP Headliners: Attack Attack w/ Watchout There’s Ghosts and Of Machines Holiday Inn French Quarter: Don & Tommie Manhattan’s: On the Beach Mickey Finn’s: Double Elimination w/ Double Deuce Pizza Papalis: Dry Bones Revival TCP Six Pack Bar and Grill: The Coosters The Bronze Boar: Crucial 420 The Distillery: Velvet Jones Wesley’s: City Limit Sundown TCP Woodchuck's: Glowing Brains, Lucian Townes, and The Fairly Handsome Band

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Avenue Bistro: Kelly Broadway Casa Barron: Curtis Jr. & The Midnight Rockers Fat Fish Blue: Voodoo Libido TCP Murphy’s Place: Kim Buehler Ottawa Tavern: Frostbite Ragtime Rick’s Second Edition: Ragtime Rick and Banjo Betsy The Peacock Cafe: The Ol Skool Jam hosted by Tracy

DANCE AND TECHNO Route 66 Kitchen: R&B Slow Jam Sundays w/ DJ Dave

MON, JUNE 15 JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Manhattan’s: Cynthia Kaay Bennett Murphy’s Place: Dynamic Duo

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC The Village Idiot: Bobby and Frankie May Webber's Waterfront Lounge: Jeff Stewart

DANCE AND TECHNO TCP

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Boody House: Eccentric

OTHER Ground Level Coffee House: Open Mic Night TCP Manhattan’s: Open Mic

TUE, JUNE 16 ROCK, POP, & HIP-HOP

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS

Frankie’s Inner City: T-Town Tuesday: Infernal Names w/ Thunder Power Holiday Inn French Quarter: Don & Tommie TCP Mickey Finn's: K-Will Productions Presents: Streets Are Talking Tour TCP The Blarney Irish Pub: Battle of the Bands

Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Rodney Parker & Liberty Beach

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The Blarney Irish Pub: Celtic Cross Webber’s Waterfront Restaurant and Lounge: Johnny Rodriguez

DANCE AND TECHNO TCP Frankie’s (Historic Lower Basement): Rave Down w/ DJ Nate Von Birk The Omni: Local Love Saturdays w/ DJ Matt Lewis

OTHER SouthBriar Restaurant: Jim Gottron The Bitter End: Cash Forever The Tribute

SUN, JUNE 14 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Woodchuck's: The Pizzaz, The Hussy, and Joey, the Traitors, Fangs Out, Happenin Goons

Murphy’s Place: Dynamic Duo SouthBriar Restaurant: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band Revival Party

DANCE AND TECHNO Route 66 Kitchen: Live ‘70s and ‘80s R&B DJs The Distillery: ‘80s and ‘90s Nite DJ Party

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS TCP Glass City Opry: Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out

OTHER Rhouse: Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach TCP South End Bar and Grille: Open Mic Night w/ Chris Shutters

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B The Village Idiot: Bob Rex Jazz Trio TCP The Roadhouse: Mudfoot & The Lost Souls

WED, JUNE 17 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP

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Casa Barron: Kentucky

Avenue Bistro: Don and Rachel Coats Frankie’s Inner City: Inward Eye Holiday Inn French Quarter: Don & Tommie The Blarney Irish Pub: Battle of the Bands

Route 66 Kitchen: Live ‘70s and ‘80s R&B DJs TCP SouthBriar Restaurant: Bobby Holloway The Distillery: ‘80s Nite DJ Party

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Murphy’s Place: College Night TCP Ragtime Rick’s Second Edition: Rusty’s Jazz Cafe Night w/ Gene Parker Jazz Trio SouthBriar Restaurant: Ray Heitger’s Dixieland Jass Jam

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC North Lawn of Main Library: Tony Rios (Brown Bag Concert) The Village Idiot: Nate & Evan Woodland Park: Bobby May Trio (Brown Bag Concert)

DANCE AND TECHNO Avalon: Volume Route 66 Kitchen: Live ‘70s and ‘80s R&B DJs

OTHER TCP Ottawa Tavern: Political Party w/ Michael Bell

THUR, JUNE 18 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Holiday Inn French Quarter: Don & Tommie Mickey Finn’s Pub: The Falling Spikes TCP O’Riley’s Pub and Grille: The Travelers The Blarney Irish Pub: Battle of the Bands The Bronze Boar: Joe Woods Band

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Home Slice Pizza: Mike Whitty TCP Manhattan’s: Quick Trio Ragtime Rick’s Second Edition: Ragtime Rick and Wes Linenkugel The Roadhouse: Curtis Jr. and the Midnight Rockers

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC Attic on Adams: Sarah Cohen TCP Frankie’s Inner City: Nathan Cogan w/ The Working Hour Ottawa Tavern: Gregg Aranda Pizza Papalis: Kyle White The Java Mill: Tim Oehlers

DANCE AND TECHNO

Murphy’s Place: Open Mic Night Sidelines Sports Eatery: Karaoke

FRI, JUNE 19 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Cafe Classics: The Unknown Legends Frankie’s Inner City: The Falling Spikes Howard’s Club H: Built by Snow w/ Bartones Ladie’s Choice: Flyte ‘66 TCP Mickey Finn’s: Freak Tent O’Riley’s Pub and Grille: The Travelers Ottawa Tavern: Joey & The Traitors Pizza Papalis: The Jaeglers South End Bar and Grille: Chris Shutters Band TCP The Blarney Irish Pub: Jeff Stewart and the Twenty-Five’s The Omni: Neon Black The Roundhouse Bar: Empire Drift Woodchuck's: Bath House Betty, Jerry Riggs Gang, Killer Tomatoes, and The Dug Outs

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B TCP Murphy’s Place: Big Jazz Party Tribute to Art Tatum Packo's at the Park: Voodoo Libido Ragtime Rick’s Second Edition: The Cakewalkin’ Jass Band

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS TCP Manhattan’s: Gregg Aranda & White Trash Bags Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Haywire

DANCE AND TECHNO Avalon: Frequency Frankie’s (Historic Lower Basement): Scarred at Best w/ DJ Rage South End Bar and Grille: DJ Rob Sample The Distillery: DJ Party TCP Wesley’s: Old School Friday’s w/ DJ’s Folk, N. Mattimoe, and Todd Perrine

SAT, JUNE 20 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Cafe Classics: Lost & Found Casa Barron: Eye On U Frankie’s Inner City: Let’s Get It w/ I Am Abomination Holiday Inn French Quarter: Don & Tommie TCP Howard’s Club H: Some With Nightmares Mickey Finn’s: Resident Soul w/ Mouths of Dogs Ottawa Tavern: Crucial 420 Pizza Papalis: The Jaeglers Six Pack Bar and Grill: The Coosters The Bronze Boar: Bush League The Distillery: Coco Beanos TCP Woodchuck's: The Plain Dealer w/ Words After, The Tides and The Screaming Tulips

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Friday, June 19 - Saturday, June 20 Murphy’s Place Jazz enthusiasts are all hyped up and ready to celebrate a Toledo legend — 100 years in the making. In honor of the 100th anniversary of Art Tatum’s birthday, Murphy’s Place is hosting a two day bash, with performers and guest speakers making a home on stages both inside and outside of the club. The celebration is set for Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, featuring Johnny O’Neal, the talented pianist who portrayed Tatum in Ray, other be-boppin’ artists and a proclamation honoring the event from County Commissioner and jazz connoisseur Ben Konop. Other acts scheduled for the jazz party include the windup of the University of Toledo Summer Jazz Institute on Friday, and several longtime Murphy’s favorites: Ernie Krivda, Dominick Farinacci, Ramona Collins, Stephanie Nakasian, Clifford Murphy & Claude Black and Toledo’s own vocal ensemble, Sixth Edition. The weekend promises to ﬁll the void left by the discontinued Tatum Festival. Music runs Friday from 5-10 p.m. and Saturday from 2-10 p.m. Murphy’s Place Jazz Club, 151 Water St., 419-241-7732/www.murphysjazzplace.com. —ER

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B

COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS

Avenue Bistro: Kelly Broadway TCP Hines Farm Blues Club: Mississippi Heat w/ Voodoo Libido & special guest Carl Weathersby TCP Murphy’s Place: Big Jazz Party Tribute to Art Tatum Ragtime Rick’s Second Edition: Ragtime Rick and Banjo Betsy

Dave’s Hideaway Lounge II: Bandera The Blarney Irish Pub: Kentucky Chrome Yeeha’s Bar and Grill: Haywire

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SUN, JUNE 21 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Frankie’s (Historic Lower Basement): O Pioneers w/ Unsinkable Molly Brown TCP Frankie’s Inner City: ENON w/ Wee TCP The Roadhouse: Northern Comfort

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B The Village Idiot: Bob Rex Jazz Trio

ACOUSTIC, FOLK, AND ETHNIC Webber's Waterfront Lounge: Johnny Rodrguez

MON, JUNE 22 JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Murphy’s Place: Murphy and Black

OTHER Manhattan’s: Open Mic

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TUES, JUNE 23 ROCK, POP, AND HIP-HOP Headliners: Silverstein w/ Poison the Well

JAZZ, BLUES, AND R&B Murphy’s Place: Murphy and Black TCP SouthBriar Restaurant: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band Revival Party

DANCE & TECHNO Route 66 Kitchen: Live ‘70s and ‘80s R&B DJs

OTHER TCP Rhouse: Karaoke w/ DJ Georgia Peach TCP South End Bar and Grille:

Mix Tape Auditions Saturday, June 13- Sunday, June 14 J-Palace If you’re a performing artist with dreams of being involved in a large community project, Toledo talent scouts, Fly High Entertainment have an opportunity for you. Supporting more than 30 award-winning rappers, hip-hop artists and singers, Fly High helps undiscovered talent gain exposure. On Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14 the company is hosting pre-auditions for all hip hop and R&B performers, as well as dancers, actors, actresses, models and comedians interested in being a part of a national mix tape. Auditions from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. -7 p.m. at J-Palace, 1032 W. Sylvania Ave. For more information or to schedule a tryout, contact Myrtle Sparks at 419-870-0491. —ER

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_____________________________ 30 GALLON FISH TANK. Everything needed for startup! Filters, food and (5) African Cichlids. Asking $125. 419-410-4393 _____________________________ FUTON. COMPLETE. Green mattress. $100. 419-868-5622. _____________________________ 2 TICKETS June 14 race at MIS Center section 2. Great seats! Great Father’s Day Gift $85 each 419 385-8243 ____________________________ SCHWINN AIR-DYNE exercise bike. Good condition. Asking $150. 419-474-3471 ____________________________ AC, AIR CLEANER, AND KEROSENE Heater $35 each. Birch Kitchen Cabinets $50 per unit. 419-536-6891 _____________________________ ELECTRIC POWER WHEELCHAIR. With battery charger. Excellent condition. Asking $550. 419-474-2470. _____________________________ REFRIGERATOR, GAS STOVE and apartment sized dryer. Whirlpool refrigerator-$75, Apartment sized dryer-$60 and Gas stove-$60. 419-531-7256 or 419-514-7700. LM ____________________________ COMPUTER DESK. 56” tall, 78” high, 25” front/back. Shelf top/bottom. Pullout shelf computer. Dark. $50. 419-455-6948 _______________________ MEN'S 2-XL FIELD/STREAM hunting coat. Worn only one season. Also, ladies large black leather coat. Asking $60. 419-386-5661. _______________________ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE for $30. 419-744-0748 _______________________

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SCHWINN GIRLS BICYCLE 26”, 6-speed, red, like new condition $145 419-867-7493 _______________________ AMISH HANDCRAFTED dining table, w/ Walter of Wabash slides, 40+ yr old, will last 40 more, 419-704-3299 LV mess. $100 nego. ________________________ STAINLESS ROUNDER clothes rack. Approx. 4 ft. tall. Just like at the dept. stores. $20/OBO Reply to newdaddy4mom@yahoo.com or 419-290-0091 ________________________ 37 GALLON MARINELAND aquarium. Includes stand and everything needed for startup. $150/OBO. 419-377-8597. ________________________ METAL DETECTOR. Bounty Hunter Treasure Tracker-4. Asking $125. 419882-1329. ________________________ MAYTAG Neptune Dryer, $200 OBO. 419-205-1838. ________________________ WHITE WEDDING DRESS with beads. 3X or size 28. Asking $200 419-472-1315. ________________________ WOMAN'S OHIO STATE LEATHER JACKET: size is XL-1X; barely used, $200 OBO. Call 419-377-0052. ________________________ 3 TRACKTANDARD/LIONEL GAUGE STEAM ENGINE: plus 4 cars & caboose & track, plus more! For someone's Christmas. $500. Call 419-539-6833 ________________________

ANNOUNCEMENTS

________________________ STATE OF OHIO – DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE OF VACATION OF RIGHT OF WAY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the provisions contained in Section 5511.07 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Director of Transportation has determined and declared his intention to vacate a portion of right of way of LUC125-2.05, City of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, and declared that said portion is no longer needed for public highway right of way purposes, said portion being further described as follows. STATE PARCEL NO. 144 VA (COMBINED) Description: Situated in the State of Ohio, County of Lucas, City of Toledo and being located at the intersection of Starr Avenue and Dover Street, previously existing as Lots 21 & 22 of the Warns & Welling’s Addition in the City of Toledo, Ohio. For a complete legal description of the parcel to be vacated, interested parties should make a request to David Dicke, District 2 Real Estate Administrator, 317 E. Poe Road, Bowling Green, Ohio, 443402, (419) 373-4412. This Notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Lucas County, Ohio, as required by law. A true and correct copy of this Notice shall be served by registered first class mail, return receipt requested, upon each owner or owners of property abutting on the portion of the highway right of way to be vacated. All owners of property abutting said highway right of way to be vacated shall take due notice of the contents hereof, and shall file their claim for damages and or compensation, arising by reason of said vacation. Such claims shall be filed in duplicate on or before 12:00 Noon, Eastern Standard Time, on the 1st day of July, 2009 with Mr. David Dysard, District 2 Deputy Director, 317 E. Poe Road, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402, (419) 373-4412, and failure to file any claims shall be a waiver there of, as provided under Section 5511.07 of the Ohio Revised Code. JOLENE M. MOLITORIS, DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION ________________________

APHASIA SUPPORT GROUP meets at Dazy Aphasia Centre, 2940 Douglas Rd. Toledo 43606. Every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The group is for stroke survivors with Aphasia & their caregivers. _______________________ NEEDED 20 PARENTS. IMPROVING PARENTING SKILLS/RAISING SAFE KIDS. FREE SESSIONS JUNE/JULY/AUGUST. REGISTRATION/INFORMATION 419-5370021 / 419-277-0153 _______________________

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CRAFTERS NEEDED for “East Toledo Days.” July 18th. Call Will or Diane Cheeks at 419-460-2060 or 419-4601909. ________________________ BOWSHER CLASS OF 1988 is announcing 20 plus 1 year reunion Saturday June 20th at Angola Gardens Please contact bowsher88@gmail.com ________________________ SATURDAY CHESS PLAYERS Every Saturday, 9-11am. Grades K-6. Do you want to learn to play chess or improve your game? Drop in on Saturday mornings for fun and practice in the Children’s Library at Toledo Lucas County Public Library. 325 N. Michigan St. 419-259-5231. ________________________ GARAGE SALE – Multi family sale with furniture, home accessories, collectibles, handbags, jewelry, yard equipment, auto accessories, and loads of misc. 6/12 – 9-6PM, 6/13 - 9-4PM. 7003 Maplewood off of sterns between Douglas and Jackman. ________________________ LONGABERGER BUS TOUR: June 20, 2009- Bus Tour to Dresden, Ohio and the Longaberger Homestead. For more info, please contact Johanna at (419) 389-5135. ________________________ DISCUSSION CIRCLES for women incest and child sexual abuse survivors. Meets twice monthly. (419) 729-0245 or www.mynirvananow.org. ________________________ LOCAL ARTIST RECYCLES computer parts into artwork. Free pick-up. 419472-6310 ________________________ PHASE 3 PARANORMAL - Free paranormal investigation and support. Visit us online at www.phase3paranormal.com” ________________________

LOOK FOR: One piece or whole house, Buying Antiques or Vintage Toys, gas station, car magazines, advertising, fishing, hunting, primitives, Pottery, doorstops, bookends, old books, postcards, art, paintings, bronzes, military, jewelry, quilts, lead soldiers, marbles, cap guns, b.b.guns, Tonka trucks, Hot wheels & Matchbox, car models, slot cars, sporting items, farm toys, comics, trains, boats, airplanes, gi joe, Barbie, dolls, little kiddles, trolls, science fiction & car magazines, lunch boxes, rock roll, Lego’s, star wars, fisher price, board games, batman, Disney. Call Debra 419-873-5521 ________________________

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________________________ 4 MAG WHEELS with tires-oﬀ 1996 T-Bird with lug nuts and center caps. Like new condition. $180. 419-666-2528 ________________________ TIRE RIMS , from a 2005 Ford Mustang. Factory rims. Perfect shape. $175 for 4. 419-343-1031 ________________________ (3) THREE 16” RIMS. Aluminum. Cadillac Escalade. $200.00/OBO. 419-472-8716 ________________________ 2004 VOLVO S60 2.5T AWD, 33 MPG Hwy, Fully loaded, silver exterior, black interior (both immaculate). Asking $14,000. 59,000 miles 2nd executive owner. Garage kept. Mostly hwy. Miles. 4 new all-season performance tires added Feb. 09. Wife making husband reluctantly sell for SUV. 419-376-2113

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WANTED TO BUY ________________________ BUYING OLD HAND TOOLS: One item or a shop full. Not sure what you have? Please call anyway, Cooper at 419-382-5865 ________________________ LOOKING FOR : One piece or whole house, buying antiques or vintage toys, gas station, car magazines, advertising,fishing, hunting,primitives, pottery,doorstops,bookends,old books, postcards,art,paintings, bronzes,military,jewerly, quilts,lead soldiers,marbles,capguns, b.b.guns, Tonka trucks, Hotwheels & Matchbox,car models,slot cars,sporting items,farm toys, comics,trains,boats, airplanes,GI Joe, Barbie, dolls, little kiddles, trolls, science fiction & car magazines, lunch boxes, rock&roll, Lego’s, Star Wars, Fisher Price, board games, Batman and Disney. Call Debra: 419-873-5521 ________________________ DIABETIC TEST STRIPS.Will pay up to $10/box. Same day cash. Call Dale. 419-707-2369 or Patsy 419-708-0914. ________________________

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________________________ AMERICAN HEART CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING Experienced instructor, ﬂexible scheduling, aﬀordable rates with student & group discounts. Call Kathy at 419-867-0695. ________________________

SURROGACY

________________________ SURROGATE MOTHERS NEEDED FROM OHIO: Carry couples biological babies, prior birth experience required. Generous compensation. 1-888-363-9457, www.reproductivelawyer.com Melissa B. Brisman, Esq., LLC 77 Market Street / Park Ridge, NJ

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EDUCATION ________________________ ELEMENTARY TUTOR. Affordable tutoring by certified elementary schoolteacher. Available grades preK - 5, all subjects. For more information, please call 734-652-1436. TOLEDO ARTISTS CLUB: Toledo Botanical Gardens. Children's Art Camp. July 6-10 or July 20-24. Please call 419841-8153. Children's art classes also. ________________________

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BEDROOM FOR RENT: Full use of house; must like dogs, non-smoker. $300 per month, call 419-344-3693 ______________________ APARTMENT AND ROOMS FOR RENT. Quiet, clean. Laundry facilities. Utilities all paid. Inquire at 419-2157759 or 419-508-2187 _______________________ APT NEXT TO OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE. 1 Bedroom Apartments within walking distance to Owens C.C. $388 to $415. No Pets. Laundry. Clean, Spacious. Call 419-410-0095. _______________________ UPTOWN LIVING – ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT $540/month 321-325 16th Street. Spacious, unique, hardwood, two bedroom apartments with character oﬀers space and convenience of Uptown living, must see! Heat paid, 419-843-4178 for appointment.

�� DRAWING & PAINTING INSTRUCTION from professional artist on Saturday morning at the Secor Building Studios. 419-345-8980. www.ivankende.com ________________________ COMPUTER TUTOR/Freelance Writer. Microsoft Office Suite Certified. Ghost writing, brochures, more. References/writing samples upon request. Contact Tracey: HYPERLINK “mailto:runtrace2000@yahoo.com” runtrace2000@yahoo.com or 248347-4949. ________________________

SERVICES

________________________ WHOLISTIC VIEW Foreign languages and performing arts. Ages 12-17. Monday-Friday 8:30-4:00. Call 419-973-8510. Ms. Stuart. ________________________ BASEMENT SOLUTIONS: Do-It-Yourself + installed systems. Get a honest solution for your situation starting at $795. 419-508-4042 ________________________ CUSTOM SLIPCOVERS: Draperies, window treatments, upholstery, pillows and much more... Call Tricia 419-810-0832. _______________________ SEAMSTRESS: Well-rounded in domestic and industrial sewing. Free pick up and delivery locally. Call Rhonda at Round About Sewing. 567-868-2402. ________________________ AFFORDABLE MOTORCYCLE REPAIR-15-years Harley Davidson service experience. Dirt bike, ATV, small engine repair, pick-up & delivery available. Call Bob at 517-486-4818. ________________________ FREE COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC RECYCLING Business and residential pickup. Call Retro PC Recyclers at 734-347-7004 Or email at jwauctions@bex.net ________________________ CHILD CARE FOR YOUR baby in my west Toledo home by responsible reliable mom. Experience and references. 419-478-6068 ________________________ COMPUTER TUTOR/FREELANCE WRITER. Microsoft Oﬃce Suite Certiﬁed. Ghost writing, brochures, more. References/writing samples upon request. Contact Tracey: HYPERLINK “mailto:runtrace2000@yahoo.com” runtrace2000@yahoo.com or 248347-4949. ________________________

HOMES FOR SALE ________________________ TERRIFIC WELL MAINTAINED HOME with many updates - great Maumee location/($125,000)! For more information call 419-410-4718 or view online http://toledo.craigslist. org/reo/1112127665.html ________________________

________________________ FOR RENT: WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP: 2338 Brookridge. Appliances included. A/C . (3) Three bedroom. Living room, vaulted ceilings in family room and kitchen. Open Sunday from 1-3 PM. No pets/No smokers. $800/month + deposit. 419-265-2426. ________________________ 1-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE with panoramic view of the river. Located downtown in the historic Oliver House. Stove, refrigerator, garbage disposal, dishwasher, cable and WiFi included. Water, gas, heat and central air. Ranging from $850-$975. 419-243-1302 for more info. _______________________ BEAUTIFUL 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT 900 SQ. FT in Historic Old West End. 1 block from Toledo Museum of Art. Off-street parking, hardwood floors, sunroom, heat & water included, washer & dryer onsite. Beautiful yard. $500/mo. + deposit. Call Richard 419-241-1930. ________________________ 2-BEDROOM HOUSE, central air, private drive, fenced yard. Quiet street: 680 Thomas St. Toledo, OH. Washer/ Dryer hookup and appliances included. Inquire at 419-255-6232. ________________________ HOUSE SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOMS like new, quiet neighborhood, garage, 2508 Locust, $650/month. 419-410-7193. ________________________ SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM DuplexWest Toledo. Hardwood Floors, New Paint Job, Great Vintage Feel! 2 bedrooms, both upper and lower unit available. Appliances included, garage available. Close to UT and Ottawa Park. Cats OK. $530/ month. 2114 Wyndhurst. Call Jim at 419-266-0842 ________________________ 2 BEDROOMS FOR RENT: Includes utilities: "Pre-determined amount usage." Furnished option. Shared living w/separate entrance.University of Toledo area. $330/month plus $120 deposit. Call 419-578-0306. ________________________ DUPLEX W. Toledo north Haven, 2 bedroom spacious upper. Bay windows, natural wood work, fire place, appliances, basement. Great neighborhood & location. $550, call 419-474-9062. ________________________ 1 BEDROOM, VERY CLEAN, CARPETED, TASTEFULLY decorated w/ heat, water, laundry, kitchen appliances and garage. $450/month plus deposit. $200 discount. 419-262-4447 ________________________ TOLEDO: 1748 SYLVANIA AVE. Ideal location. $400/month. 90-days FREE rent!!! Needs redecorating. 419-290-4791. ________________________

________________________ BEAUTIFUL 3 BED SINGLE family FOR RENT next to Toledo Hospital/Midwood Dr. Major updates w/new furnace, windows, carpet, fenced yard, 2-car garage, all new appliances. Call 419-460-4505 for an application to qualify! $900 month...CALL TODAY!! ________________________ HOUSE IN HOLLAND FOR RENT: Flexible tenant needed; 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, partially furnished. $1,500/ month; plus utilities. Call 419-902-9232. ________________________ CONDO FOR RENT: Airport & Bernath $800 per month, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, NO PETS; appliances included. 419-215-8526. ________________________ THE RENTAL/SALE of real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended which makes it illegal to advertise "any limitation or discrimination." This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hearby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal housing opportunity basis ________________________

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________________________ THERE HAS NEVER been a better time to start your own business, and you won’t find a better partner then AVON.” Open your door to unlimited earnings potential. Contact Michelle/unit leader 419-902-3612 www.youravon.com/mdavis0327 ________________________ THE OMNI is looking for Entertainers: Mimes, Tarot readers, jugglers, stilt walkers, fire breathers, tumblers, etc. If you have a unique gift or talent we may want you call 419-535-6664 or email : omnineal@gmail.com ________________________ STYLIST/BARBER WANTED booth rental, Reynolds & Glendale area. Rent negotiable. Call Kelly at 419-810-6566.

NOW HIRING Do you need a job? Are you making $500 a week? If you answered NO to any of these questions WE CAN HELP! All applicants must have driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance... Interviews will be held Monday - Tuesday 06/01-06/02 No phone calls please. We are located at 4110 Secor Rd.

419-724-9871 INTERNSHIP AVAILABLE Internship for computer repair technician, no post-secondary required. Requirements: 1.Highschool Diploma 2.Good with computers 3.Resume Interviews will be held Monday - Tuesday 06/01-06/02 No phone calls please. We are located at 4110 Secor Rd.

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THEATRE TECH STAFF NEEDED. The Toledo Rep is looking for some talented backstage volunteers to help with performances. Diﬀerent levels of skill are acceptable. We need lighting & sound crew as well as running crew. Call Aggie at 419-243-9277. ________________________ LOOKING FOR A MORNING barrista Monday thru Friday 6:30 am -10 at Petit Fours Patisserie & Cafe, now located at 27 Broadway, at the Oliver House. Entrance located on the Ottawa Street side. Please apply in person. Questions call Liz Grosjean @ 419-724-4477 ________________________

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MODERN ROCK SINGER needed for cover band. Now auditioning. For more info. email JT6919@gmail.com

BARTENDERS AND WAITSTAFF. Apply at 707 Matzinger. No phone calls. ________________________

ADOPTION CARNIVAL. Sunday June 28th from 12-5pm. Sylvania Veterinary Hospital 4801 N. Holland-Sylvania. 419885-4421. There will be pets for adoption, games, food and much more!!! ________________________

who plays keyboard. Call 419-4607112. keyboards. Looking for band or musicians. Call 419-691-2820.

FOR ALL YOUR TRAVEL and entertainment needs, please visit www.ytbtravel.com/silcox or please call 419-260-2544. ________________________

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ELECTROPHONIC 8-TRACK stereo player and recorder with 3-speed phono changer. Plus AM/FM tuner. $100. 419-474-2470. STEREOS. Magnavox console and 2-

piece end table. Role top. $50/each. Speaker floor model, $40 per pair. Technic and Jameson. Before 10 a.m.-after 4 p.m. 419-666-3112.

KENWOOD 350 WATT AMP and (2) two POLK 6x9’s and 6 1⁄2 inch speakers. NEW in box!!! Paid $375, asking $250. 419-902-8277 ALVAREX ACOUSTIC GUITAR: excellent

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WANTED: Country Karaoke Singers. Inquire @ Zingers Food & Spirits 920 Matzinger Rd. Toledo, Ohio 419-726-0200

ELECTRPHONIC 8-TRACK stereo player and recorder with 3-speed phono changer. Plus AM/FM tuner. Asking $100. 419474-2470.

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case. Mint condition. $250. 419-474-1876.

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FREE GUITAR LESSONS Rock, Blues, Country, all styles; 30 yrs. experience. Give me a call, what do you have to lose? 419-514-6097. 5-STRING BANJO WORKSHOP: Tab-

lature instruction. (3) Three most common roles: forward, reverse, forward-reverse combo and thumb alternating. Easy, fun and fast! Taped lessons. Speed-reading. 47 yrs. Experience on the 5-string banjo. Professional, extensive recording. Allied Music Center. Jesse Riley. 419-381-0300 or 419-324-6457

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BANDS, ARTISTS, MUSICIANS: Rehearsal practice art and now storage space. Available 24/7 Access. FREE electricity. No noise restrictions. Located in the Hip Downtown area. Alarms available. $150 + mo. Call now: 419-346-5803.

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Thin & Healthy ﬁnds ﬁtness Qi Quong for your health STRETCH YOURSELF AT SANGER BRANCH LIBRARY solutions With summer in full swing, people want to look their best for days at the pool or beach. Thin & Healthy’s Total Solution has centers across the country to guide its members toward a healthier lifestyle. Providing a support system that incorporates motivation and balance, Total Solution allows you to eat the food you love and exercise in a fun way. St. Julian Fitness in Perrysburg at Levis Commons is a member of the program and was awarded the Best Service award in February and April of this year by Thin & Healthy’s Total Solution. If you want to look great this summer, learn more about how this award-winning center helps people lose weight and reach their fitness goals. 6330 Levis Commons Blvd. 419931-3098. -AL

Stretch your body and your mind this summer with a 3-week course at the Sanger Branch Library. Qi Quong (pronounced Chi Kung) is the art of developing your vital energy, particularly for health, vitality, mind expansion, and spiritual cultivation. Instructor Bruce Deveraux will lead the course each Monday evening from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. June 15 through June 29. Registration required. Call 419-259-5295. Sanger Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. 419-259-5370/www.toledolibrary.org.

—GS YOGA TEACHER TRAINING. Comprehensive 200-hour yoga alliance registered yoga teacher training program. 10-month program. One weekend a month. For information visit www.stillwatersyoga.com or call Kathie. 419-877-9038. ______________________ POLE DANCE FITNESS, build strength, flexibility and confidence in a fun and relaxed environment. Ladies only. Classes forming now. Pre-registration required. Classes held at 10 S. Holland Sylvania Rd. Suite 302. Call Paulette’s Studio of Dance for more info. 419654-3262 or www.Paulettesdancestudio.com. ______________________ THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE by Licensed Massage Therapists. Small Town Prices. By Appointment Only. 419661-2465. www.peaceful-balance.com. ______________________ INTEGRATION YOGA STUDIO, the Place to Be: Outdoor Yoga at Toledo Botanical Garden, Yoga, Senior Yoga, Lunch Hour Yoga (Downtown), Kids Yoga, Parent & Baby/Toddler Yoga, Family Yoga, Pilates, Nia, African Dance with ALMA Dance & Drum. Natural Family Fest 6/13. Summer Solstice Ceremony 6/20. Belly Dancing with Aegela 6/26. Circle of the Lotus Day Retreat 6/27. Reiki II Training 6/28. 4633 West Bancroft (just west of Talmadge). HYPERLINK “http://www. integrationyogastudio.com/” www. integrationyogastudio.com. (419) A-OM-YOGA. HYPERLINK “mailto: yoga.jenn@sbcglobal.net” yoga. jenn@sbcglobal.net. _____________________

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LEARN HOW TO TEACH YOGA TO KIDS: Yoga Playgrounds Training with Leah Kalish, M.A.. July 31-August 2. Register by May 1st for discount. For yoga teachers and parents, teachers, counselors, care-givers, health and para-professionals with some yoga experience who desire to share yoga with kids. Learn fun and effective ways to design and present yoga to children at home, school, yoga studio and beyond. HYPERLINK “http:// www.yogaplaygrounds.com/” www. yogaplaygrounds.com. HYPERLINK “http://www.integrationyogastudio. com/” www.integrationyogastudio. com. (419) A-OM-YOGA. yoga.jenn@sbcglobal.net ______________________ BELLY DANCE – Shimmy into summer with internationally recognized artist/instructor, Aegela. Beginning June 22, Sun. – Thurs., daytime or evening classes available. No prior dance training required. $50 for 5-week session. Martin School, 10 S. Holland Sylvania at Hill, Toledo. Aegela@mindspring. com, www.aegela.com, (517) 918-9547. ______________________ MARY BETH TANNER, therapeutic massage and health and wellness coaching. Over 20 years experience. Great gifts for Father’s Day and graduations. 419-367-5369. ______________________

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Beginning Belly Dance Mon 6p - Monroe, Mon 7p - Sylvania, Thur 5p - Temperance, Belly-Robics-Workout, Thur 930a - Temperance “Boop-Boop-Be-Do-Burlesque” (no pole involved) Mon 8p - Sylvania Tribal-Fusion Belly Dance Choreography , Tue 8p - Sylvania, Wed 8p - Sylvania 419.280.3674 (Class fees start at $40/month - advanced registrations only)

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You are totally

aware of the needs of family and friends. Try to be all things to all people this two-week period. This is expensive and tiring! Jupiter retrogrades on the 15th where people take advantage of you. They are nicer as you enjoy Father’s Day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Every cent

you make (and some you haven’t made yet) is going to be spent on gifts from the 12th thru the 14th. Then on the 15th, thanks to Jupiter, you may have a few car problems. Help out cheerfully Father’s Day. The new moon on the 22nd says NEW CAR.

you have unbelievable energy beginning the 13th. You are on everyone’s list for celebrations and events. Some travel shows on the 20th and 21st. You consider a job change or returning to school after the 22nd.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21)

You entertain at home the weekend of the 12th. Go back to work to rest on the 15th! The afternoon of the 18th you get an offer you may want to refuse. Enjoy a brief excursion on the 20th. The new moon on the 22nd makes you warm and fuzzy.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) Try to do something new and different on

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) On the 10th and 11th you accomplish a lot at work and in your community. Mercury comes home to your sign on the 13th so you make plans and everyone follows. Travel on the 20th and 21st. The new moon on the 22nd shines on your income. WOW!

the 13th and 14th. When Jupiter retrogrades on the 15th it takes some of your energy with it. From then until the end of June you feel as if you are caught in a whirlpool. Enjoy parties on the 20th and 21st.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Some money

take better care of your physical body. On the 15th Jupiter calls attention to your finances. On the 21st you shift gears to new partners and new ventures. Sign contracts and wind up legal matters starting the 22nd.

comes in on the 12th but it goes out quickly. On the 15th and 16th you cannot trust your intuition. You cook on Father’s Day. Get your list of goals and resolutions ready as the new moon shines in your sign on the 22nd. This is your New Year’s Eve.

LEO (July 23-August 22) A weekend trip

beginning the 12th is delightful. The week of the 15th you have to revise your “to do list” for two reasons. 1) so many party invitations and 2) people asking for your help. On Father’s Day you try to get some solitude – Fat Chance!

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) You

fall off the straight and narrow until the 12th. Then you are back to being your organized self. Enjoy the social scene on the 13th and 14th. Starting the 15th pay close attention to your health - just for a few days – then go back on the party circuit.

LIBRA

(September 23-October 22)

Thanks to an alignment of Venus and Mars

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19) Starting the 13th try to slow down and

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18)

On the 12th and 13th you are in demand with invitations to multiple parties. On the 15th you try taking life easier for a week. Get in early the night of the 20th so you can celebrate the summer solstice and Father’s Day on the 21st.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) You

realize on the 10th that you need to be more practical. A special festival on the 13th is spectacular. You can balance your work load and your budget the week of the 15th. Take the 22nd off to celebrate the new moon which brings love, luck, and fun.

Sue Lovett is available for personal astrology readings and private parties. Visit her on the Web at www.suelovett. com or call her at 419-474-6399.

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These two weeks can prove to be exciting and challenging, thanks to the universe. Mercury changes signs; we celebrate Father’s Day, the summer solstice, and a new moon. Check your sign below. — BY SUE LOVETT

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If I Could Turn Back Time ACROSS 1. Cincinnati athlete 8. Adjective for some past-their-prime musicians 15. Fruit juice company owned by Coca-Cola 16. Big name in guitar rock since the late ‘60s 17. With 62-Across, a senior racer? 18. Keep an antioxidant-heavy fruit juice in check? 19. Fighting words 21. Gp. from which Cuba is suspended 22. Preﬁx with -type or -barbital 25. Greek deity often shown with an erection 27. Bake sale org. 30. Horror legend George 32. Put actress Amanda in the freestyle? 34. Place to gamble away from the race: Abbr. 35. Dominant, as a male 37. Sin City sch. 38. Syrup presented to the jury? 42. PJ’s or Barry Bagels, e.g. 43. Twit 44. Serious Toledo Hospital ward, for short 46. Pretty sheep decoration? 49. Sri Lankan tea 51. Golfer Ernie with his own wine company 52. ___ Wafers 54. Checkout line mag, familiarly 55. Organ with a drum 56. Mr. Yale 58. Rhythm instrument guide? 62. See 17-Across 66. Sitcom unit 67. USPS option 68. Taught after school, maybe 69. “American Boy” singer DOWN 1. The Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg ___” 2. Tokyo’s name, during Japan’s isolation 3. Barley bristle 4. Rough, loose fabric 5. Like some orgasms

6. “___, poor Yorick! 7. Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant order 8. Deceives, for short 9. A Jackson 10. Physical feature of Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen 11. Chase devices 12. Eavesdropping device 13. Erik Satie devotee Brian 14. Hydroelectric option 20. Music City, USA 22. Con balancer 23. Soup kitchen provision 24. Mummifies 26. Mark of wit 27. They’re usually No. 2’s 28. Business with many cells 29. Snowmobiling option: Abbr. 31. ___ Miss 33. Alexander the Grape, e.g. 36. Concerned with correction 39. “Great Expectations” boy 40. Gov. Kaine took over its chairship after Howard Dean 41. It may be used to find out if you have good contacts 42. Dr. of hip-hop 45. Game with a Skip card 47. Bewitch 48. Rant 50. 1973 Chicago single “Just ___” 53. Stuff studied on a grade school trip to the pond 55. Big name in foreign oil 57. 2001 role for Kate Winslet and Judi Dench 58. Risky thing to make, perhaps 59. Springfield clerk 60. “Please, make yourself comfortable” 61. Banned MLB substance 63. Indian lentil dish 64. The Bucks or Brewers, on the scoreboard 65. Ginger ___

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Old West End Festival

Uncorked

On Wednesday, May 27, The Andersons in Maumee hosted a special wine and food tasting. "Uncorked," sponsored by EPIC and the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the public with delicious wines paired with delicious foods! Kay Surati, Adam Davenport, Laura Webber and Jennifer Hughes enjoy a tasting at The Andersons Maumee.

Toledo's Old West End celebrated the start of summer with their annual festival on June 5 - 7. Walking tours of the nighborhood's ďŹ nest Victorian-era homes, the 100th anniversary of the King Wamba Carnival Parade, and a vintage car show were just some of the highlights of the weekend's festivities.

Joe Lynch and Sherri Harvey show off the night's wine samples.

Rainbow Area Youth show their support of the Old West End festival and community.

Michael Koupal, Dan Niese, Suzy Budke and Jackie Brough toast to "Uncorked."

King Wamba and Queen Sancha are the grand finale of the traditional King Wamba Carnival Parade. Adam Sattler and Clayton Callaghan show support for Toledo City Council candidiate Steve Steel.

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