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Marketplace changes

We’ve got tons of unused building space in Toledo what buildings/spaces do you want to see transformed into community hubs?

UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

Zaza's Mediterranean Grill is now open for business, offering Toledoans a new establishment for tasty Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant is owned by local proprietor Saif Dari (Dari Furniture and Einstein Montessori) and is located on Executive Parkway next to the UPS store in a plaza off of Secor Rd. Local clothing boutique Lily Whitestone has moved to 5641 N. Main St. in Sylvania, formerly the site of Unverferth Interiors, from their previous location at 4324 W. Central Ave in the Ottawa Hills Shopping Center. 419-8245300. www.lillywhitestone.com Sylvania pilates studio Body Defined has expanded their business at 5703 Main St. in Sylvania to include a facility at 6711 Monroe 1 St. The second building will serve as an additional studio for instruction. 419-885-6644. www.bodydefined.com. The Birds and the Bees, a local stationery and gift shop, has moved to Toledo from downtown Maumee. The shop is known for creating unique wedding invitations. 1100 N. McCord Rd. 419-843-1073. www.thebirdsnbees.com

Classic Greek restaurant Theos Taverna — which enjoyed a 15-year run between 1980 and 1995 in downtown Toledo — is returning as a casual takeout concept on Summit St. The restaurant is being brought back to life by its original owners, Ted Arvanitis and his wife, Joanne, along with daughter Jami, and will open in the coming months. There’s a new Mexican restaurant in town. Taqueria Mi Casa, located at 649 Woodville Rd. in the building that used to house Nana’s Kitchen, is preparing for their impending grand opening. 419-690-8310.

Adams Street Publishing Co. What are you complaining about?! Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) The never ending construction on 475

Alyx Kendzierski: Honestly, I

think Toledo should put a 5-year ban on any more chain stores or non-local businesses and offer insanely reduced rates on storefront locations for all local businesses, especially in the downtown area.

Andrew Stepnick: Need in-season pop up locations for Toledo Bikes [www.toledobikes. com]. In addition to our current location in uptown, I could see success with a space on Lagrange Street, East Side, and other central city street corners.

Collin Stegeman: Any/all

Dawn Latta: The space

of the empty downtown buildings should be used for public spaces: retail, food, offices, art galleries, etc. Unfortunately, the number of irresponsible or negligent building owners/managers makes it difficult with many of the larger buildings.

where Southwyck Mall was located on Reynolds Rd.

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Exclusive features at ToledoCityPaper.com Summer music festivals TCP's festival grade cards continue, with part two of our Orion coverage, and our report on the biggest music festival in america, Bonnaroo.

Summer in the City 'Tis the season for live music, festivals, and summer loving'. So grab your planner, July just got jam-packed with city fun.

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Single and ready to mingle

TCP has the latest scoop The staff braved the city heat to seek out Toledo's best ice cream shops and the flavors their fans crave.

Missed our swinging' bachelor/bachelorette party last month? No worries. You can get to know the most eligible singles in town online in our Single in the Glass City feature.

The wheels have been set in motion for international wholesaler Costco to open a location in Perrysburg. The preliminary proposal is a 149,587 square-foot store at the corner of State Route 25 and Eckel Junction Rd. on 28 acres. This is the earliest stage of planning involving land acquisition and surveys — the actual Costco will not be built for some time. www.costco.com

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Local Mediterranean restaurant Fetoosh, opened in 1996 by founders Ismail and Iman Shbat, has finished remodeling and is now both a sit-down restaurant and deli. Located at 6725 W. Central Ave. in the plaza behind Waffle House, the eatery now has table service for its patrons with a full wait-staff for dinner. 419593-0011. www.fetooshdeli.com

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The Original Gino's Pizza’s Maumee location has temporarily closed its doors. Check their website, www.originalginos.com, for more information and updates on the status of the store. 449 W Dussel Dr., Maumee. 419-897-4466. Former UT Rocket quarterback and current Pittsburg Steeler Bruce Gradkowski is opening his second restaurant in Toledo called Social. Located in the former Arnies at Levis Commons at 25818 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg, the gastropub will compliment the NFL player’s original restaurant Gradkowski’s, located at the Gateway Plaza on Secor Rd. in West Toledo. 419-725-2836. Facebook search: Gradkowski’s Toledo.

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EPIC race

EPIC Toledo, a local organization bringing together young professionals, will host their second annual T-Town Dash on Thursday, July 11. The Amazing Racelike hunt will allow participants to explore different venues and landmarks with clues that lead to activities, challenges and eventually a party for the participants. 5:30 pm. $10. Register at the event or online at www.epictoledo. com. Downtown Toledo. Meet at the main entrance of Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St. —DL

The wheels on the bus

Traveling Ttown this summer will be a little easier thanks to two new options from TARTA. The first is the TARTA Lunch Loop program, which will provide workers at Arrowhead Park businesses a lift to 29 restaurants in and around the business park, during the lunch hour, for only a quarter each way. The service will run through September 20 and is available between 11 am and 1:30 pm on weekdays. The second offering is the return of the Stars Shuttle, which provides rides to the Music Under the Stars concert series at the Toledo Zoo Amphitheater on July 7, 14, 21 and 28 from several regional locations — Centennial Terrace in Sylvania, St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Miracle Mile Shopping Center in Toledo, and the Kroger in Waterville — for only $1. For times call 419-243-7433 or visit www.tarta.com. —GMK

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Fun under the sun (and stars) Taking Toledo by land and lake By Alison Wood-Osmun

David, Ian and Eli-Jah put their feet into it on pedal boats at Pearson Park

Pedal park

If you haven’t been to Pearson Park and seen the newly refurbished lake area and/ or haven’t been pedal boating yet (or ever), then now is the time. Pedal boating offers a relaxing experience that places you in the heart of a natural setting — my favorite part is the iridescent dragonflies and butterflies that flit around and hitch a ride on the boats or your arms. Improvements include new shoreline embankments allowing easier access for fishing. The lake offers largemouth bass, blue gill and is stocked seasonally with rainbow trout in May and catfish in August. Pedal boat rentals are $5 for a half hour on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (Memorial Day through Labor Day). 12:30pm-7pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Park entrance at Lallendorf Rd off Navarre Ave Oregon, OH. For maps and info go to metroparkstoledo.com.

Cycling the parks

Share an engaging ride of discovery during the 25th annual Metroparks Bicycle Tour on Saturday, July 20 from 7 am until 4 pm with the Maumee Valley Adventurers. “This tour really is all about highlighting our gorgeous metroparks and the Maumee River — it’s a fantastic way to see them,” say organizer Judy Wright. This fun journey begins at Fallen Timbers Middle School at 6119 Finzel Rd. in Whitehouse. The four routes, which travel along the “safest and most scenic back roads,” elaborates Wright, are comprised of several destinations including Oak Openings, Fallen Timbers Monument, Farnsworth Parks, and Secor Metropark. Go to mvadventurers. org for required registration (online, mail-in or at the event), routes, fees, regulations and map info, or call 419-410-0087

Evening kayak

Did you miss last summer’s moonlight cruises? Don’t let this captivating and magical experience pass you by again. The Northwest Ohio River Runners will be paddling under the stars and full moon July 16 and August 20. Socializing begins at 7pm with free pizza with an 8:15pm launch time. Two kayaks are available (with life jackets and paddles) for loan. A bow light (provided) attached to your craft and life jackets are required. Please RSVP for the moonlight cruises at nworr.org; the private launch location will be emailed. Also visit the website for all upcoming activities, contact info, and to reserve kayaks and bow lights. Paddle with NWORR every Tuesday at 6:30pm from the Howard Pinkley Landing on Shoreland Ave (May-October). Check the website an hour before each outing to confirm the launch site (water level dependent) and weather cancellations. The NWORR invites everyone to participate in the July 23 outing, which will be filmed by channel 23 WGBU TV to air on their fall episode “Scenic Stops.”

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Bird's Eye View Circus Space opens in Collingwood Arts Center By Bailey Dick Erin Garber-Pearson is a spitfire. No, really. She can spit fire. “I was just a sculptor, a set builder doing theater stuff. And I realized, I can learn to spit fire. And that sounded exciting and I was really into it,” she says. Garber-Pearson, a Tuscon native who moved to Toledo to teach art at Bowling Green State University, immersed herself in circus arts, admiring aerialists and acrobats until she built the courage to become one herself. Now, she's bringing circus arts to a local audience with her recently opened Bird's Eye View Circus Space in the Collingwood Arts Center, which offers private lessons and group classes in aerial skills for adults and stilt walking for children. The studio recently produced a show, Three Penny Circus, as well. The circus lover says that what makes her business unique is the benefits students get from the classes. “It’s similar to workout studios, except that my students and myself are not just focused on health and fitness, we’re also focused on creativity,” she said. “It’s sort of a place between creativity and using your body, and exploring through your body.”

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In addition to fostering creativity and fitness, Garber-Pearson says building relationships with her students is what Bird’s Eye View is all about. “I think as a business, I hope to train other people to be creative with me, not just train them and have them go on their way,” she said. “I want them to be part of my community, where we train together, we train hard and we do shows together.” If you’re new to the circus world, you’re in good company. Garber-Pearson said most of Bird’s Eye View’s students are first-time performers. “The majority [of students] are new to this type of training,” she said. “There isn’t an extensive aerial community here in Toledo, but hopefully by the time I’m done, whenever that is, there will be. We’ll have quite the circus community happening.” Bird’s Eye View Circus Space, Collingwood Arts Center, Room C116, 2413 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo. Private lessons are $60/hour, and can include multiple students. Group classes are $20 for an hour and a half of instruction. Contact Erin Garber-Pearson at 928-814-2030 to sign up for classes. (facebook.com/BirdsEyeViewCircusSpace)

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Follow the money Greening the Mayor’s race By Johnny Hildo

‘Tis summer, dear readers, when a young lover’s thoughts turn to cold, hard cash. As in, who has it, what did they do with it, and what might they do with ours? Yup, the campaign season is usually pretty tranquil during the doggie days, so those of us with our nose in it look for any sign, however faint, of what the election might hold come the hurry-up time after Labor Day. One sure-fire bet is to follow the money.

I’ll show you mine

Is his Are you experienced? bigger than mine? Whose is more impressive?

The simplest form of this traditional wisdom relates to the series of campaign finance filing deadlines. Campaigns must ‘fess up periodically to how much they’ve raised, from whom, and where they have spent it so far. The public scrutiny of the size of the campaign coffers supposedly reveals campaign support and strength, and candidates fret over this stuff like a junior high kid in gym class. Is mine big enough? Is his bigger than mine? Whose is more impressive? In the race for Toledo mayor, the Big Four candidates have been beating the bushes trying to scare up ducats to build up their war chests — and the source of the funds is rather telling. With the finance report still to be released, here are some peerless predictions. Hizzoner Michael P. Bellbottoms, as the incumbent, has the advantage of being the current officeholder, so his support will most likely come from contractors and others currently doing business with the city who stand to lose if he does, as well as his current top level employees who benefit from sitting at his right hand. Plus, he’ll keep his long standing Republican support, since there are no credible Rs in the race and this lifelong D will run as an Independent. Joe McNamara has had trouble with fundraising throughout his political career, but never fear! He has a large trust fund on which to draw, and he mostly self-funds his campaigns. Anita Lopez, having been in three different elected positions, has wide support and has garnered the support of most labor unions in town, as well as much of the leadership of the Democratic Party. As the incumbent county auditor she also has large property holders in her corner. D. Michael Collins will have to skirt the margins of all the support already sucked up by the other three, and will probably

have to rely largely on his own funds rather than raise them from other sources. Notice what these funding sources mean about the race. Bellbottoms relies on nepotistic largesse and flip flopping over his party affiliation for support. Joe Mac relies on his narcissistic self-absorption for funds. “Stepping Stone” Lopez will call in her political chips. D. Mike will be off on the fringes gazing at his own bellybutton.

Then there are personal finances, also very descriptive of the candidates. Bellbottoms and D. Mike have excellent credit ratings and little debt. Little wonder, since both of them are double dipping from public salaries and public pensions and have household incomes pushing two hundred large. Joe Mac, he of the trust fund, earns over one third of his income from dividends. Anita, who grew up on the hard scrabble South End, has the largest debt and lowest credit rating. Of course, much of that debt consists of student loans from having to put herself through college and law school, and most of the rest are house and car notes. You know, the stuff most Average Joes and Janes deal with regularly. If we really want to assess the candidates, we could look at something more important, like what these folks have actually done with fiscal oversight while in elected office. Collins has regularly voted against City budgets, no matter how much they have been tweaked, showing an inability to compromise with other decision makers. McNamara has never been in an administrative position and has thus never had to run an office. That leaves Lopez and Bellbottoms. Anita has been on the school board and has overseen the offices of county recorder and auditor. She has successfully negotiated labor contracts, prepared and administered her budgets, and worked with her top staff as well as other elected officials. Bellbottoms has riled unions by unilaterally annulling and imposing contracts and supporting SB5, botched the administration of millions in federal funds through his Neighborhoods Department and now owes the Feds a refund, had to fire or demote top employees in Neighborhoods and Economic Development that he appointed, including his own Deputy Mayor, and has told City Council their job is to say “yes” to him. Whose is more impressive?

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We all love to complain. It’s a contemporary human instinct that’s usually shared among modest social circles. But in our annual Rant! issue, we provide you with the proverbial soapbox/microphone/loudspeaker, a chance to unload your frustrations. From brain drain to unemployment, taxes to student debt, these Toledoans want you to know what strips their screws. Proceed with caution. By Bailey Dick

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My number one problem is the cycling infrastructure that the city of Toledo lacks, namely, what I’m a really big cyclist.

it lacks downtown. We have maybe 20 miles of bike lanes in remote areas in Toledo. We have none of that downtown. I’m part of a biking community that just really would love to have better maintenance to trails, and to have more trails that connect. It would make downtown a little more active, I think. I bike to work. I’m only about a mile and a half away from one job, but another job I go to is five and a half miles away. I have to take main streets. While I do my best to avoid people, it’s pretty dangerous.

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,, have universities now that are built of r o s s e f o r p off of, essentially, writer and UT , s n o i t a c i n u m com loaning money to people that are bad risks. What happens is that money

goes directly to the administration. They’re channeling people through that have no business in universities. I’m all for open admission, in the sense that if it weren’t for open admission, I never would have gotten into a university. I’m a GED. You let in people that have virtually no probability of success, and then you encumber them with $50,000, $60,000, $70,000 worth of student loan debt, and the drop out rate for some of these folks is like 90 percent. That’s a scam. They recruit all these people, and the drop out rate is 90 percent. That’s horrifying. They’re basically taking federally guaranteed loan money and channeling it via these people into the university. And that’s immoral. I think a lot of schools are doing this, but UT is especially focused on this. If the purpose of a public university is to educate the public, they ain’t doing it. The decline of educational standards is making a mass market of universities. It’s worrisome. These students appear on my class roles, but they don’t appear in my class. The way the system is set up, they have to attend the classes. An “F” for them is better than an Incomplete. [The university] monitors the system and makes sure people attend. An F says you were there. They talk about mentoring programs and stuff like that, and it’s fine, but how many students can one person mentor? This is a problem all over America. UT is just a fairly good example of it.

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You are the reason that bei ng a musician is not a ten able job option to most peo You are the reason that mu ple. sicians have to pedal the ir art like drug dealers out mall on burned CDs with side the their Facebook pages scri bbled in chicken scratch the reason that musicians . You are COMPETE with each oth er making it difficult to actu CREATE a thriving music ally scene. Musicians: Stop pla ying for less than what you worth. Stop letting shitty ’re local booking groups tak e advantage of you. Wheth five tickets or 300, you are er you sell n’t making money. Be sm art about how you plan you shows if you want to pay r rent. Start working togeth er and putting on shows as organized artists, and appreciating each other’s work. You wanna know how the greats became gre at? Whether it’s jazz, blu es, or punk, they all worked together. They kne w that for any innovation to be done, they had to cooperate. They had no intentions for recognitio n. “If it’s art it’s for everyone, if it’s for everyo ne it’s not art.”

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I hate having to get to work extra early to make sure I don’t have to ts going on pay for parking when there are evenhere , on a game to get downtown. I park at the meters. I have . I once had to park five day, fifteen or twenty minutes early per hour. I’ve had to pay blocks away from work. They’re $1 ng to pay more than I havi up d ende I and a parking ticket, made that whole day.

Enough with the myth of “Brain Drain!”

There are smart, talented, innovative young people who are committed to building their lives and their businesses in Toledo. They are not stuck here. They could be successful anywhere. They are here by choice, and they are making a difference. I’ll name names: Gene Powell, Jamie Wright, Don Miller, Will Lucas, Matt Braun, Sam Melden, Amber LeFever, Adam Soboleski. I could go on and on. People should see what these folks are creating. Put on your Happy to Be Here jewelry, a You Will Do Better in Toledo t-shirt, and agree with me that Toledo has a bright future!

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Sonya

Johnson, school bus aide

I’m frustrated with crime in the city

Bob

Varwig,

. I don’t think there’s enough being done, especially in the areas where the crime is most concentrated. There’s not enough of a police presence. They don’t have enough people, and not enough money. At this point, there’s so much crime that they’re overwhelmed. I live in the North End. Recently, they have stepped up their patrols in that area, but it just seems like when crime leaves one area, it goes to another. We do have a police presence; I just wish it was more.

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The taxes are terrible.

Anybody that is working, they over-tax you in Toledo. The City Council just votes every tax in. The real estate taxes are also high. I had a nice place in the South End, and decided it was too much. It’s going to be quite a big difference when I move to North Carolina. I already checked into it, and there’s quite a big difference in property taxes [from Toledo]. I think the taxes are driving people out of the city. It’s what drove me out.

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★ ★ Dr. Bob Esplin Thousands of Toledo City Paper readers voted and declared them the best the area has to offer. Five months after their big win in our annual Best of Toledo awards, we revisit these champions to see how the award has impacted their business.

Best Veterinarian “The long history of my approach to veterinary medicine has always been to do things the right way. It’s always nice to be recognized by the pet-owning public as the best. We strive to exceed everybody’s expectations. We take it as a real honor, and we also take it as a challenge to improve the next year.” — Dr. Bob Esplin, veterinarian/owner SylvaniaVET 4801 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. 419-885-4421 www.sylvaniavet.com

Toledo Botanical Garden Runner up: Wedding Venue

“We are really proud to be among the best of the best! Especially in a category like this one. A wedding is a monumental moment in a person’s life; we try to provide the monumental scenery!” Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566 toledogarden.org

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Elegant Rags “It was so awesome to win — it makes you feel you’re doing something right. I think that our key to being the best is being very diverse. We cover a lot of ground — we’ve got everything from evening gowns to jeans and t-shirts, and we’re always looking out for our customers and trying to cater to their tastes.”

Best Locally-Owned Women’s Boutique

Elegant Rags 109 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg 419-873-7247 Facebook.com/ElegantRags

El Camino Real Best Mexican Restaurant “We’re always striving for excellence, so when our fans voted us the best, it felt great. We’re seriously honored. We put out the best in Mexican food, drinks, and fun for you, and you gave us a huge thank you. We appreciate it!” —Jesus Angel, owner, El Camino Real 2500 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, 419-472-0700 551 W. Dussel Dr., Maumee, 419-887-0700 2072 Woodville Rd., Oregon, 419-693-6695

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Dr. Bryan D. Royer Best Alternative Healthcare Provider “I strive to be the best in what I do by always learning. I have achieved a number of certifications (Kinesio Taping, Graston Technique, Sports Medicine and Chiropractic Neurology) and many where I am either the only healthcare provider or the first one to have accomplished it in the Toledo area.” — Bryan Royer, DC, DACNB, CCSP, CKTP

“We love what we do! We are going to continue to care for Toledo with the best service and dentistry available. Thank you for recognizing Frankel Dentistry as the Toledo City Paper’s Best of Toledo 2013.” 5012 Talmadge Rd., 419-474-9611 4359 Keystone Dr., Maumee, 419-893-0221 www.jonfrankeldentistry.com www.facebook.com/jonfrankeldentistry

Harmony Chiropractic Center, Inc., 3829 Woodley Rd. 419-517-5055. www.besttoledochiropractor.com

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Dr. Nickalis Dumas, D.C. “Rapid Relief Chiropractic would just like to thank Toledo for the support over the last seven years. Just like people make it a point to visit their dentist every six months or change the oil in their care every 2,000 miles, our mission is to raise people’s awareness that they need to take the same care of their neuro-musculoskeletal system. Being voted the best just encourages us to keep pushing for that health education!”

Best Chiropractor

Rapid Relief Chiropractic Center 4210 Sylvania Ave., Suite 102 419-474-6500 www.rapidrelieftoledo.com

John’s Color Concepts, Inc Best Paint Store “Thank you so much for voting us the best in Toledo five years running! I’m totally devoted to my customers they’re the reason Color Concepts is thriving. So to be recognized was a real honor. We appreciate your business.”— John Glanz, owner 6725 W. Central Ave. 419-843-5600 colorconceptssylvania.com

Bar 145 Best Burger Joint “The three words that came to mind when we won? Honored, validated, and motivated. A title like that just makes us want to strive to do an even better job. The staff and the owners can’t say enough about Toledo and their support.” — Chef Robby Lucas Bar 145, 5305 Monroe St. 419-593-0073 www.bar145toledo.com

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Best of Toledo: Revisiting the Champs SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

Copper Moon Studio Best Place to Buy Local Art

“We have some great customers that really rally us and rally their friends around us, too. Most of the customers that we have make it a purpose to shop local, so I think the BOT award is a reaffirmation for them that it makes a big difference to do so, for both customers and for businesses locally.” — Suzie Yeager, manager Copper Moon Studio Gallery & Gifts 8007 Airport Hwy., Holland 419-867-0683 www.coppermstudio.com

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Dr.s Simon, Haerian & Ludwig Best Orthodontist “Winning best orthodontists for the fourth year in a row feels four times as nice as it did the first year! Our goal is to always create the most perfect smile possible for each of our patients. It’s wonderful to know our patients appreciate our efforts.” —The Smile Team of Drs. Simon, Haerian & Ludwig 6407 Monroe St., Sylvania, 419-882-1017 4359 Keystone Dr., Maumee, 419-887-1247 7928 Secor Rd., Lambertville, 734-854-6221 www.perfectbraces.com

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Roosters Mens Grooming Center Best Men’s Barber Shop “The BOT award is a real affirmation of what the Roosters Men’s Grooming Center concept is all about — an authentic, talented staff providing exceptional customer service and quality haircut services! Our customers are discerning and appreciate the extra care and time our staff takes on each and every customer. Customers always have choices and we are so very proud that our great customers have chosen us!” — Lisa Bachmayer and Greg Ballmer, owners Roosters Men’s Grooming Center 5300 Monroe Street, 419-843-4030 www.roostersmgc.com

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culinary Thursday, July 18

Sangria Party on the Patio Evans Street Station

The annual sangria party is a perfect way to keep cool and enjoy a few concoctions created by guest mixologists Andrea Eitzen and Shane Nicholson. Recipes will be shared so you can recreate your favorites at home. Appetizers will also be served at the event. 6-8pm. $30. 110 S Evans St., Tecumseh. 517-424-5555. www.evansstreetstation.com

Tuesday, July 9 Cooking Class: Paella The Andersons Market

Authentically south of the border

Cocina de Carlos opens in Perrysburg By Griffin Messer-Kruse It is easy to see how passionate Carlos Mendez is about the food that he prepares. Head chef and co-owner of Cocina de Carlos, a new Mexican restaurant off Route 20 west of I-75 in Perrysburg, the gentle-eyed, unassuming cook loves to talk about his restaurant and its traditional recipes. “The key to good Mexican food is freshness,” Mendez told me during a relaxed weekday interview at his new restaurant. “In Mexico, businesses have less money, limited technology and fluctuating prices, which forces restaurants to use fresh ingredients.” This tradition lives on at the Cocina de Carlos, which only uses fresh, never-frozen ingredients to craft its menu items. “I get all my produce from a farm in Temperance, Michigan,” says Mendez. “We don’t even have a walk-in freezer here at the restaurant because I never use frozen ingredients. If the food is made without fresh ingredients, it becomes TexMex, and is not traditional Mexican food.” Mendez began his culinary career in

Jalisco, Mexico, in the Tequila region, where he worked as a cook at his father’s restaurant. He eventually moved to America to work in the culinary industry with the dream of opening up his own place. After working in kitchens across the Midwest, Mendez was able to open his first restaurant in Salem, Indiana in 2003. He finally settled in Toledo, opening the restaurant OK Patron, in a former Wendy’s, before moving his business to Perrysburg. The food at Cocina de Carlos is exceptional — for lunch I had a Burrito Mijas, which came recommended as Mendez’s favorite burrito on the menu. Stuffed with tender carne asada ribeye steak, whole pinto beans, Spanish rice, hot salsa and queso blanco, this wrap was full of flavor and freshness. The Mayan Salad was a great complement, featuring mixed vegetables, roasted corn, black beans, avocado and fresh cheese that created a delightful flavor concoction. The lunch buffet bar, served from 11am to 2pm daily, offers customers the choice between

several varieties of gourmet fajita fillings like fresh carnitas, chicken and carne asada. The Cocina de Carlos also features an extensive tequila bar that has over 100 types of craft tequilas, and Mendez has personally tasted the tequilas he offers at Cocina de Carlos in order to guarantee quality and taste. The restaurant also has daily specials on margaritas and other cocktails that highlight the fine tequilas the Cocina de Carlos has available. Mendez and his family are planning on staying in Perrysburg and are optimistic about Cocina de Carlos. When asked what the three most important things were to a successful business, Mendez replied “Quality, quality and quality. The key to staying on top is making sure that your food is good and that people come back for more.” Cocina de Carlos, 27072 Carronade Dr., (behind Kroger). Open Monday through Sunday, 11am-9pm; 11am-10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. 419-872-0200. www.cocinadecarlos.com

Down on the farm

Schooner Farms and Bowling Green restaurant the Happy Badger will present the ultimate fresh eats during their Farm to Table on the Farm dinner on Friday, July 12. Menu highlights include on-site smoked trout with fennel, cilantro, alfalfa, lime and cherry tomatoes, as well as fire-grilled sweet potatoes, eggplant, sweet onion, blackened blackeye peas and spicy mango chutney. In addition to the locally-sourced, sustainable fare, there’s also live music, a bonfire, berry picking, and farm tours. BYOWines. $50 per person. Limited availability; reserve space via email (happybadgercafe@gmail.com), phone (419-352-0706) or in person at the cafe (331 N. Main St.). Dinner at Schooner Farms, 14890 Otsego Pike, Weston. —AO

Learn how to make this Spanish/Mediterranean dish through an intimate and up-close demonstration led by Chef Saundra Irvine. The paella will be made outside over an open flame and will be prepared and served with a mango and jicama salad. 6-8pm. $25. 7638 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-517-7707. www. andersonsmarket.com

Wednesday, July 17 Honey and Tea at the Library Sweet Shalom Tea Room by Vintage Teas

Discuss the health benefits and different attributes of honey with this presentation. Learn how to make flavored honey and enjoy complementary tea and scones while you’re at it. Bring your own teacup to participate. Free. 7pm. 8216 Erie St., Sylvania. 419297-9919. www.sweetshalomtearoom.com

Monday, July 8 First Crack Coffee Club Meeting The Black Kite Coffee and Pies

Join the First Crack coffee club for their monthly meeting to taste and learn about this month’s yet-tobe-announced selection. Also enjoy some food and other goodie samples throughout the night. 6:30pm. 2499 Collingwood Rd. 419-720-5820.

high spirits

Wednesday, July 10

Tap Takeover Swig Restaurant

Holland Brewery is taking over Swig for a night of exclusive beers and good music. Rick Caswell and Isaac Snyder will be performing, and there will be exclusive Dragon’s Milk on the beer engine, as well as a large selection of the New Holland hatters. Prices of beers vary; no cover charge. 219 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-873-6224. www. swigrestaurantandbar.com

Thursday, July 11

Summer Sangria Wine Tasting Ye Olde Durty Bird

Enjoy refreshing sangria and cheese and crackers while appreciating local artists. Taking place during the second “Art Walk” of the season, Ye Olde Durty Bird is bringing in local artists and live music to celebrate the delectable, seasonal drink. $15. 6-9pm. 2 S. St. Clair St. 419-243-2473. www. yeoldedurtybird.com

Monday, July 15 Firelands Wine Dinner Revolution Grille

Taco time

When Balance Pan-Asian Grille owners Prakash Karamchandani and HoChan Jang took Mongolian tacos off their rotating menu, they weren’t expecting a Twitter-fueled boycott. But their diehard fans demanded they resurrect the beef, Japanese mayo, carrot and cilantro creation, (“It’s like our McRib,” Karamchandani admitted). So the two caved to customer demand this month and went one step further, debuting a summer selection of unique taco concoctions, from a pad thai version to the Soho (a homage to Jewish deli food, complete with cream cheese). 5860 W. Central Ave. or 514 The Blvd., Maumee. Visit balancegrille.com for more info. —AO

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House-cured salmon, roasted beet salad, spicy shrimp tacos, veal jaeger schnitzel, grilled leg of lamb, and chocolate truffles should be enough to get anyone up and out the door, but the wine pairings seal the deal and make Revolution Grille the place to be. Chef Rob Campbell specially prepared the menu, along with additional accompaniments. Reservations are required, so call soon to save your seat. 6-10pm. $69.95. 5333 Monroe Ave. 888-456-3463. www. revolutiongrille.com

A long walk but a good book

Get involved in your local art scene and take part in a discussion of Museum Legs: Fatigue and Hope in the Face of Art, a humorous and insightful collection of essays by Amy Whitaker. The discussion, which takes place at the Toledo Museum of Art’s Reference Library on Tuesday, July 9, will address the main question in Whitaker’s book— “Why do people get bored and tired at museums, and why does that matter?” The tome explores why museums matter, and finds reasons that have less to do with art as we know it and more to do with business, politics, and the age-old question of how to live. The eclectic collection of essays questions the practices of modern museums and is as captivating as the artwork that they describe. 5:30pm. Free. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. www.toledomuseum.org.—GMK

Not Quite Crocodile Dundee

There will be a free screening of the Australian film Crocodile Dreaming on Friday, July 5 at the Toledo Museum of Art, in conjunction with the ongoing exhibit, Crossing Cultures: The Owen and Wagner Collection of contemporary Aboriginal Australian Art from the Hood Museum of Art. The film tells the story of two half-brothers, estranged and struggling against jealousy and distrust of each other’s lifestyles. Both are called on a journey, and when they come together they are met by the spirit of their mother, who leads them to “the special creation place”. The film is a project of Darlene Johnson, who’s love for horror films shines through in some scenes, making it less ideal for younger audiences. Crocodile Dreaming is an example of classical storytelling supported by modern filmmaking. 7:30pm. free. Little Theater, Toledo Museum of Art. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. www.toledomuseum.org—DL

Films from the Past

Attention all local history buffs— the ‘Toledo Package’, a series of historical digital documentaries about Toledo, is now available for streaming on the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library website. The 30-minute photographic slideshows highlight some famous local hot-spots as well as national movements that have had historical significance in Toledo. The package includes titles such as ‘The Afro-American Experience’, ‘The Early Fight For Woman Suffrage’, ‘Meet Me at Tiedtke’s’, ‘Toledo in the 1920s’ and many more. Produced via a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the digital copies can be checked out or viewed by the public at www.toledolibrary.org. For our Lucas County readers, make sure to check out ‘Meet Me at Tiedtke’s’ and ‘Toledo in the 1920s’, which both focus on the lively aspects of downtown Toledo in the early and mid 20th century.—GMK

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When Ohio was the western frontier Local Chautaqua festival

combines education and entertainment with tales of the old frontier By Griffin Messer-Kruse

It’s hard to believe that Ohio was once the wild Western frontier of the infant United States of America, but it was the pioneering spirit of the early Ohioans and the historical figures who passed through “the heart of it all” that helped to define the great state and nation to come. To commemorate the state’s rich history, the Ohio Humanities Council will present the 15th annual tour of Ohio Chautauqua, a free event that takes place at the Rossford Public Library from Tuesday, July 9 through Saturday, July 13. Chautauquas were gatherings of speakers, musicians and educators that were popular in rural America in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Teddy Roosevelt once proclaimed that Chautauquas were “the most American thing in America.” Today, the tradition lives on with the Ohio Chautauqua 2013, which features five total actors and actresses who will don costume and perform as Johnny Appleseed, frontier aristocrat Margaret Blennerhasset, Iroquois Chief John Logan, Lewis & Clark Expedition member York, and the Commodore Oliver ‘Hazard’ Perry respectively. Each of the five days is dedicated to

one of these historical figures, and will incorporate relevant discussions, lectures and music performances throughout the program culminating with a theatrical workshop by the historical character of the day at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Rossford. Each day provides a packed schedule of educational and informative entertainment that will be fun for the whole family. Ohio Chautauqua participants will become more knowledgeable about American history and create unforgettable memories while doing it. All workshops will be at the Rossford Public Library, 720 Dixie Hwy., Rossford. 10am, children; 2pm, adults. Free. All performances will be at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 300 Hannum Ave., Rossford. 6:30pm, music; 7:30pm, scholar. www.ohiohumanities.org

theater events Friday, July 12

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious tale of overachiever’s angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The show’s Tony Award winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest of heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time. Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. July 12, 13, 20—7:30pm. July 21—2pm.The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin. 5-7:30pm. 419-448-8544 ext. 11.

Hunting Cockroaches

In Janusz Glowacki’s black comedy ‘Hunting Cockroaches’, a series of visiting nightmares, memories and worries arrive as successful artists Jan and Anka Krupinski adjust to the freedom of New York City after fleeing Communist Poland. Presented by the Glacity Theatre Collective, the play examines the two main characters that long for their homeland because of their struggle to fit in the United States. Friday/Saturday performances at 8pm, Sunday performances at 2pm. $20. Ohio Theatre, 3112 Lagrange St., Toledo. For tickets go to www.glacity.tix.com. This play will run through Sunday, July 14. Saturday, July 13

Give Me 1 Reason Stage Play

The dream of every mother is for her son to follow his father’s footsteps— except Theresa’s dream is a nightmare and her father’s footsteps lead straight to the grave. How do you fight against the truth you’ve denied for so long? Who has the strength to forgive adultery and conquer addiction? Come see a dynamic cast of locals as they redefine forgiveness and restore your expectation of hope for the family unit in the newest offering from Crown Productions. Playing one night only. 7-10pm. $25 in advance $27 at the door. Maumee Indoor Theater, 601 Conant St, Maumee. 248-756-1225. crownproductionstudios.com

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For the love of print Studio M is in it for art’s sake Steven J. Athanas

Printmaking, one of the oldest forms of art, goes back to the beginning of time. After starting in China, the use of paperprinted images spread to Europe and then the rest of the world. Fast forward to 2013, to a little third floor shop at 320 N. Michigan Ave., directly across from the Main Library, downtown. Studio M, a “modest printmaking studio,” is owned and operated by Mania (Mah – nya) “Mary” Dajnak. The studio opened in ‘09, with classes going regularly since that time. The classes focus on one type of printmaking per session, but can accommodate woodcut, collagraph, silk screen, monoprint, waterless lithography, & some intaglio. Dajnak, has shown at different faculty shows while being a regular in the TAA, but doesn’t go overboard looking for business. When asked if she is seeking exposure, she shrugs her shoulders lightly and says “Sure.” What seems to be the true motivating force of Studio M is her love of the art form, and a space for her to do her work. “I’ve tried classes, and there doesn’t seem to be enough interest,” she says. “The workshops work pretty well, but I’ve kinda cut back on the classes.” This is really not to say that Dajnak does not love what she does. Au contraire. Just by looking at her web site (www. maniadjnak.com) you can see a long impressive list of where she’s shown, publications she’s been in, where she’s taught, workshops and more.

Primed to print

Dajnak’s background in printmaking is intense: a BFA in printmaking at Tyler School of Art at Temple University, graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, and an MFA in Fine Arts, with a focus on printmaking. She also took courses at Indiana University and studied printmaking on a Fulbright at the Akademia Sztuk Pieknych in Krakow, Poland.

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Dajnak ended up in Toledo after her husband was offered a job at Owens Community College. She took a part time job at OCC, but has also taught at University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University. When asked what it was about printmaking that nabbed her she says “It happened in high school.... I tried to veer away from it, but it just kept coming back.” She used the skill to print up programs and posters for plays and school functions. “It was a combination of process and image—that involvement in figuring out how to make things come together, to create the image through the process.” She is currently working on a series of monoprints (prints only pressed a single time) from a single woodcut, utilizing stencils and woodblock, which goes through the press several times. Printmaking is chaotic—the results are often unpredictable, and the list of processes needed to achieve an effect can be long. Dajnak can’t always remember some of the processes that go into her prints— which actually can be part of the charm. Dajnak explains that when a drawing is done it’s finished. But with her prints, there’s always possibilities that can be explored, such as adding more or even cutting them up to make new pieces— she’s always open for the “happy accident.” It’s that mystery that makes her work and Studio M a fascinating endeavor. Studio M’s schedule and other information can be found at www.studio-m-printmakers.com

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TMA ups its game this July

The Toledo Museum of Art must be anticipating a warm July, and as a result, overheated Toledoans seeking refuge from the sun in the building’s supremelydecorated shade. The Museum is expanding its Thursday hours, and as of Thursday, July 11, will be open from 10am to 9pm. The extra five hours will be filled with new and experimental programming like sushi bars and poetry slams. It’s like a second Its Friday! every week. These extended hours will offer more people the opportunity to indulge in the museum’s unique exhibits, such as Witness to Hunger, a series of photographs about those who go without food on a daily basis. Witness to Hunger will be open in the Community Gallery until Friday,August 9. Free. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. www.toledomuseum.org—JS

Give some love, get some love

LeSo Gallery owners Bradley Scherzer, Amber LeFever and Adam Sobleski spent a year and a half renovating the 1903 East Toledo building on Starr Ave., which opened in September 2012 and are now reaching out to the community with a fundraising Kickstarter Campaign to help them promote the arts in the Toledo area. Leso’s goal is to make a genuine impact by raising capital to implement a proposed mural by Matt Taylor, (artist of the Bradley Scherzer, Amber LeFever and Adam Sobleski downtown landmark, Toledo Loves Love mural on Adam Street), art supplies and a digital projector for workshops, classes and artist talks. For further information visit www.lesogallery.com—JT

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Art Walk They’re back! Thursday Art Walks are a great opportunity

events friday 5 Its Friday! At 6:30, local blues-rock masterminds 33 1/3 will cause a musical ruckus in the cloister. film buffs can meet in the Little Theater at 7:30pm for a screening fo Crocodile Dreaming (see pg.22 for more details). Meet in Libbey Court at 8pm for a guided tour of the Crossing cultures exhibition, which will close on Sunday, July 14. Free. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. www.toledomuseum.org First Friday Gallery Hop Bowling Green’s First

Friday Gallery Hop will showcase Bowling Green’s diverse art venues. The participating locations this month include: Art-a-site! 116 S. Main Street, Cafe Havana, 309 S. Main Street, Mary’s Pottery Studio, 437 S. Main Street, ground floor (South Main Common Space), and TOAD Gallery, 1220 W. Wooster Street (inside Good to Go). 5-8 pm. Free. Bowling Green. 5-8pm. 419-806-9116.

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First Saturday of the Month: Culture Crossroads Special Program The final program in a three-part series to engage participants in a deeper experience with the materials, methods and concepts used by artists represented in Crossing Cultures: The Owen and Wagner Collection of Contemporary Aboriginal Australian Art from the Hood Museum of Art. A tour of Crossing Cultures will be followed by a discussion of the cultural and political issues raised by the works of art in the exhibition. Registration is required for the free program and space is limited. To register, call 419255-8000, ext. 7432. Free. 2pm. Toledo Museum of Art , 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. www. toledomuseum.org

Bozarts 4th Anniversary Party A to-date retrospective of sorts by Anthony McCarty, that will precede his near 3 month residency in the gallery. Swig is donating in kind a tremendous spread set

to handle 250+ guests. The RA Crew will be producing a 100+ foot mural on the exterior of Bozarts. (painted live during the party), and Toledo’s Mini Ice Truck will be setting up shop to help keep you cool through out the day. A 35+ foot installation/sculpture by Jefferson Nelson will be shown. Handmade Toledo is bringing a number of urban craftsmen and artisans to set up shop and peddle their wares. Music will be performed throughout the day and into the night. Food and drinks will be on a donation basis with contributions going to Art Corner Toledo (ACT) and musical performers. Head to the Aftermath After Party at the Ottawa Tavern Toledo from 11:30-close. 12am-12pm. Free. Bozarts, 151 St. Clair St. www. bozartstoledo.blogspot.com

monday 8 Portfolio Development Workshop 2013 for High School Art Students Paul Geiger’s

Studio/Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo. 1 Now in its sixth year, Paul Geiger (Valentine Theatre Mural) of Tholepin Press and Studios will be teaching this Summer Workshop for the most serious high school art students. The Workshop is a three week, 60 hour course of intensive University Level art instruction, open to all area high school art students of all skill levels. All supplies are provided. Seating is limited. 10am-2pm. $250. Paul Geiger’s Studio, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-243-4944. tholepinpress.com. The workshop will run through Friday, July 26.

thursday 11 Sushi House at the Museum Starting Thursday,

July 11, the Main Museum will be open on Thursdays until 9pm, with programs geared for young adults and the young at heart, including eclectic menus, music, drinks and more (see pg. 25 for more details). This month enjoy sushi-making demos with Toledo Museum of Art executive chef Drew Ruiz, live music, a la carte snacks and a

to browse and purchase affordable local art, while getting to know the artists and galleries of the Arts Zone, the Warehouse District, UpTown, and surrounding Downtown neighborhoods. The Art Walk series features nearly 30 arts-related venues opening their doors to hundreds of community members each month. Downtown Toledo. Thursday July 11th. 419-254-2787. www.theartscomission.org

cash bar. 6:30-8:30pm. The Glass Pavillion, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. www.toledomuseum.org

The Iconic Nude: Opening Reception

An exhibit featuring drawings by Nikki Eggerstorfer, with an opening reception to coincide with The Arts Commission’s Art Walk. Beautiful music by Easy Reader. Wine & lemonade will be provided. Nikki’s work will be up through Sunday, July 28. 6-9pm. Free. Art Supply Depo, 29 S St. Claire St. 419-720-6462. www.artsupplydepo.com

friday 12 Its Friday! At 6pm in Libbey Court, for the Art Club Book Tour, this tour is a follow-up to the discussion on July 9 about Amy Whitaker’ humorous and incisive collection of essays, Museum Legs: Fatigue and Hope in the Face of Art ( see pg.18, call early to register). Or, trek to the Glass Pavillion and enjoy four wines from the Napa valley and lite snacks for $15 members, $25 nonmembers from 6:30-8:30pm. Then Meet in Libbey Court at 8pm for your last ever guided tour of the Crossing cultures exhibition, which will close on Sunday, July 14. Free. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419255-8000. www.toledomuseum.org Dark Visions 4: Opening Reception

Dark Visions 4, the exhibit that explores the dark recesses of the psyche, brings together visual artists from the Toledo and Detroit art communities and features special guest artists Diane Irby and Justin Aerni. The exhibit also features artwork from A. Owen Layne, Amber Zins, Amber Russell, Andi

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Young, Bahrull Marta, Barbie Huffman, Brian Lewandowski, Boyd Hambleton and more. Music at the reception will be provided by DJ Darkfalz with more entertainment to be announced. Cash bar. Free. 7-11pm. 18+ only. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 419-490-0428. www.collingwoodartscenter.org Exhibit will run until Saturday, July 27.

saturday 13 Artists in Action Silver Lining Gallery artists will

be at the gallery throughout the day demonstrating their skill. Join the gallery for refreshments and a chance to see artists in action during their regular business hours: 9am-5pm. Silver Lining Gallery, 122 Mechanic St., Waterville. 419-441-0025. www. silverliningart.com

Gallery Talk: Crossing Cultures Will Owen,

art collector and author of the influential blog Aboriginal Art & Culture: An American Eye (www. aboriginalartandculture.wordpress.com) joins TMA director Brian Kennedy for a discussion of the artwork donated from Mr. Owen’s private collection. Free. 2-3pm. Libbey Court, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000

15 Year Retrospective - Marcia Derse

Sylvania, Ohio native Marcia Derse is a fiber artist—she uses textiles and fabric to craft her unique, eye catching art pieces. Her works over the last 15 years will be on display at the American Gallery until Saturday August 24. After the exhibition closes, Derse will be relocating to Seattle from her Sylvania home, so don’t miss this chance to see her work on display here in Northwest Ohio. The American Gallery, 6600 Sylvania Ave. 419-882-8949. www.marciaderse.com

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Vaudevillainy

An interview with Alice Cooper by Joseph Schafer Perhaps no artist has taken rock and roll to the theatrical extremes that Alice Cooper has. The Detroit native’s tales of the macabre are sometimes scary and sometimes soulful. Underneath the makeup, Cooper is a brilliant songwriter: author of classics like “I’m Eighteen,” and “School’s Out.” TCP got on the phone with Cooper to discuss his work, and his love of golf, in preparation for his Tuesday, July 9 concert in Sylvania.

So in Toledo you’re going to have a longer time slot. What should we expect? The show is in thirds. The first third is very glitzy, very glam rock, playing the hits. Then it will go into the Alice horror section, where it becomes classic, creepy Alice, and after that we’re going to do the Raise the Dead section. It’s a salute to our fallen brothers. We used to have a drinking club called the Hollywood Vampires, which was me, Jim Morrison, Keith Moon, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, and Harry Nilsson. As you can tell, there aren’t many of us left, and this is my tribute to them. I’ve never done covers before on the stage, so it will be fun to do those things. We’re going to have gravestones come up, and have Alice in the graveyard. Its fun to do the four covers and finish out with “School’s Out” and the big hits.

So, everyone knows you’re an avid golfer. Have you ever golfed Inverness in Toledo? I have. I golf almost every day, I play six days a week. When you play Inverness, the course has history, it’s a great course. Those are the courses you remember, they play PGA Championships and US Opens, you brag about being on those courses. I want to play Merion when we’re near Philadelphia, when I saw the US Open there it looked like the hardest course on the planet.

Any word on future albums? The next album will be different because it’s a covers album. I conceptualized that by confining it to the Hollywood Vampires, and going back to the days when we used to drink every night and concentrating on those guys. I figured everyone had a covers album except me. We all started as bar bands, you know?

The magic of Alice Cooper is: under the theatrics it’s just good songwriting. To me that’s the cake, if you don’t have that cake don’t put any icing on it. When we would practice for nine hours, eight of it was the music. We came up doing Yardbirds songs, and when you’re eighteen, those songs are complicated stuff. It still is; they made the most unique records.

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You’re one of the last chances Toledo has to see a classic rocker. We’ll never see Pink Floyd or Led Zeppelin live. And they were great live! Funny you should mention. Back in 1968 we played with Led Zeppelin at the Whisky A-GoGo, and nobody had ever heard of either one of us. the next night we played the Cheetah Club with Pink Floyd. They ended up running out of money and moved in with us. We lived together in a house in Venice Beach. Syd Barrett was their lead guitar player at that time. I would get up in the morning and there was Syd at the table. This was ten in the morning. He’s got a box of cornflakes in front of him and he’s watching the box of cornflakes the way I would watch cartoons. Whatever was going on, the cornflakes were dancing and singing for him. Right then I started realizing—here’s the genius of this group and I don’t think he’ll be with us very long. Right after that he had his break and couldn’t really function onstage. Alice will play Toledo on Tuesday, July 9. Doors at 6:30pm. $30.50-$59.50. Centennial Terrace, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. alicecooper.com

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W E H AV E I T A L L O N L I N E ! C O M P L E T E M U S I C E V E N T S AT T O L E D O C I T Y PA P E R . C O M Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

wed, july 3 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Main Library: Brown Bag Concert Series - Jeff Tucker And On The Beach Ottawa Tavern: Lemuria, Shitty Neighbors, Professor

JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Potbelly: Don Coats The Village Idiot: Old West End Records Ye Olde Durty Bird: John Barile Manhattan’s: Stephen Wooley

Country & Bluegrass The Library Bar: Country Night

Dance & Techno Duncan’s: DJ Chris

Other

Mickey Finn’s Pub: Open Mic Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Open Mic

THU, JUly 4 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Frankie’s Inner City: Radius Clause

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Rosie’s Italian Grille: Don and Rachel Coats Papa’s Tavern: Bobby May & Frankie May and Friends Ye Olde Durty Bird: Bobby May, John Barile Table Forty4: Joe Woods & Steve Kennedy

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Longhorn Saloon: Jam Session

Dance & Techno

The Distillery: DJ Mark EP The Rocket Bar: College Night w/ DJ Manny The Library Bar: DJ BliZARD & Friends

Other

Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Karaoke The Oarhouse: Karaoke Bier Stube: Karaoke

FRI, JULY 5 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Wesley’s: Old School Fridays The Oarhouse: The Earregulars & Don Coats Manhattan’s: The Bricks Ottawa Tavern: Hardcore Vs. Folk w/ The Hand in the Ocean, Michael Corwin, more TBA Village Idiot: Bobby May & The Dry Bones Revival The Bronze Boar: Beg To Differ Table Forty4: Last Call Heros Bar 145: The Hot Sauce Comittee Headliners: Fourth Of July Celebration w/ The Kripkes, 5th Ace, Flush, Nu Audio

ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC Rosie’s Italian Grille: Mitch Kahl Potbelly: Jaime Mills Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ben Barefoot

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

SAT, july 6 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

The Library Bar: Old School Saturday Night Frankie’s Inner City: The Hero In Me, Mongoose And The Fox The Bronze Boar: Crucial 420 Ottawa Tavern: Chit Chat, Fluffer, Mind Parade Bar 145: A Thousand Julys Headliners: Golden Dawn, Dead Ocean, xHonorx, Northern Shores

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Bobby May & Dry Bone Revival Table Forty4: Dave Carpenter Village Inn: Gene Zenz

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Hamways on the Main: Clifford Murphy & Mike Whitty

Glass City Cafe: Old State Line The Oarhouse: The Sweet Tea Band

Dance & Techno

Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): DJ Nate Mattimoe Parkway Sports Bar: DJ DRE

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke Lair Lounge: Karaoke

There are few singers who showed as much raw, young talent as LeAnn Rimes. Already an experienced vocalist before entering junior high, Rimes recorded her hit single “Blue” on her multiplatinum debut album of the same title at age 13. “Blue” was already a beloved classic to country music fans however, ever since Patsy Cline originally recorded the song in 1964. After Rimes’ nostalgic-yet-innovative remake, the public quickly named her Cline’s successor. But, as the saying goes, the student surpasses the teacher. It may turn out that the moonlight isn’t the only thing Toledoans can’t fight, as it may be hard to fight the urge to experience Rimes’ rich vocals live when she performs at the Hollywood Casino this summer. 8pm. $45. Hollywood Casino, 1968 Miami St. 419-661-5200. www.hollywoodcasino.com—AW Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Oarhouse: Bobby May & Jon Barile Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ronn Daniels Village Inn: Stephen Wooley

Classical & Spiritual

Toledo Zoo: TSO Music Under The Stars

Bier Stube: Karaoke

Country & Bluegrass

Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Parkway Sports Bar: DJ Big Rube

Duncan’s: Scotty Rock Headliners: Along Came A Spider, The Convalescence, Fallen Captive, Trust Me I’m a Doctor, Animation Of Instinct, The Brooklyn Enigma

Other

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Bier Stube: Karaoke The Library Bar: Karaoke

Hollywood Casino / Friday, July 5

Other

SUN, july 7

Dance & Techno

LeAnn Rimes

Country & Bluegrass

One2 Lounge @ Treo: Quick Trio

Hollywood Casino: LeAnn Rimes

MON, july 8 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Village Idiot: Frankie May and Friends The Bronze Boar: Open Mic w/ Joe Woods Ye Olde Durty Bird: Chris Knopp

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Crystal’s Lounge @ Ramada Inn Ballroom: UT Jazz Night Bar 145: Lori Lefevre Johnson Trio

Manhattan’s: Blues Jam With Jeff Williams Basin Street Grille: Tom Turner & Slowburn Trio Jam

Other

Manhattans’s: Open Mic

TUE, july 9 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Joe Woods Trio Centennial Terrace: Alice Cooper MainStreet: Listener Frankie’s Inner City: Uh-huh Baby Yeah

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Sundown Cantina: Jaime Mills Potbelly: Tom Drummonds Village Idiot: Bobby May & Jon Barile

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Village Idiot: Bob Rex Trio, Dooley Wilson

Claddagh Irish Pub: Karaoke The Bronze Boar: Karaoke Bier Stube: Karaoke Ye Olde Durty Bird: Open Mic

wed, july 10 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Main Library: Brown Bag Concert Series - Jeff Tucker And On The Beach Centennial Terrace: Doobie Brothers Ye Olde Durty Bird: Eight Fifteens

JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker

Trotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars

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W E H AV E I T A L L O N L I N E ! C O M P L E T E M U S I C E V E N T S AT T O L E D O C I T Y PA P E R . C O M Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Potbelly: Don Coats The Village Idiot: Old West End Records Bar 145: Dan Fester

Table Forty4: Candice Coleman & Chris Brown Band

The Bronze Boar: Open Mic w/ Joe Woods

Dance & Techno

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Parkway Sports Bar: DJ Big Rube

Country & Bluegrass The Library Bar: Country Night

Dance & Techno Duncan’s: DJ Chris

Other

Mickey Finn’s Pub: Open Mic Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Open Mic Manhattan’s: Open Mic The Oarhouse: Karaoke Bier Stube: Karaoke

THU, july 11 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Lunch At Levis Square (Downtown Toledo): The Bradberries The Roadhouse: Reese Dailey Band Ottawa Tavern: Mexican Knives w/ Sarah Potenza Table Forty4: 815s

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Rosie’s Italian Grille: Don and Rachel Coats Papa’s Tavern: Bobby May & Frankie May and Friends The Bronze Boar: Open Mic w/ Steve Kennedy Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ronn Daniels Bar 145: Dave Carpenter

SAT, july 13 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

The Library Bar: Old School Saturday Night Headliners: Toledo Music Fest 2013 w/ pop Evil and more Centennial Terrace: 1964 Beatles Tribute In World Ye Olde Durty Bird: Eight Fifteens The Oarhouse: Broham Sycamore Grove: Richter Scale Band Ottawa Tavern: Thirty Three & 1/3, This Severe Lifestyle Village Inn: Pikasso The Bronze Boar: Bush League Bar 145: Tricky Dick And The CoverUps The Blarney Irish Pub: Last Call Heroes

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Hamways on the Main: Clifford Murphy & Mike Whitty Manhattan’s: Jeff Williams Group w/ Isis

Country & Bluegrass Table Forty4: Sweet Tea

Dance & Techno

Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): DJ Nate Mattimoe Parkway Sports Bar: DJ DRE

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Longhorn Saloon: Jam Session Walbridge Park Concert: The Night Session Big Band

Dance & Techno

The Distillery: DJ Mark EP The Rocket Bar: College Night w/ DJ Manny The Library Bar: DJ BliZARD & Friends

FRI, july 12 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Wesley’s: Old School Fridays Ye Olde Durty Bird: Danny Thomas Duo The Oarhouse: Grungebob The Bronze Boar: Stonehouse

ACOUSTIC, FOLK & ETHNIC

Rosie’s Italian Grille: Mitch Kahl Potbelly: Jaime Mills MainStreet: Rumpke Mountain Boys

JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Manhattan’s: The Good The Bad And The Blues Ottawa Tavern: Jack Klatt w/ Dooley Wilson

SUN, july 14 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop

Duncan’s: Scotty Rock The Roadhouse: Harley Packer Band

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Village Idiot: Bob Rex Trio, Dooley Wilson Ye Olde Durty Bird: Whitty & Murphy Toledo Zoo: TSO Music Under The Stars

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic Oarhouse: Bobby May & Jon Barile Village Inn: Gene Zenz

Classical & Spiritual

Needle Hall Stage in City Park (Bowling Green): Pride Of Toledo & Voices Of Harmony

Crystal’s Lounge @ Ramada Inn Ballroom: UT Jazz Night Bar 145: Mike Whitty Trio

TUE, july 16 Rock, Pop & Hip-Hop MainStreet: Primer 55

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Sundown Cantina: Jaime Mills Potbelly: Tom Drummonds Village Idiot: Bobby May & Jon Barile

Jazz, Blues, & R&B

Trotter’s Tavern: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Manhattan’s: Blues Jam With Jeff Williams Basin Street Grille: Tom Turner & Slowburn Trio Jam

Other

Claddagh Irish Pub: Karaoke The Bronze Boar: Karaoke Bier Stube: Karaoke RHouse: Karaoke Ye Olde Durty Bird: Open Mic

wed, JUly 17 JAZZ,BLUES & R&B

Degage Jazz Café: Gene Parker

Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Potbelly: Don Coats The Village Idiot: Old West End Records Main Library: Brown Bag Concert Series - Raq The Casbah Ye Olde Durty Bird: Jamie Mills Manhattan’s: Andrew Ellis

Country & Bluegrass The Library Bar: Country Night

Dance & Techno Duncan’s: DJ Chris

Other

Mickey Finn’s Pub: Open Mic Mutz Pub (at the Oliver House): Open Mic Manhattan’s: Open Mic The Oarhouse: Karaoke Bier Stube: Karaoke

MON, july 15 Acoustic, Folk, & Ethnic

Village Idiot: Frankie May and Friends

Professor / City Mouse / Kater Mass / Newcomers / The Waltz

Third Space Records / Sunday, July 7 There may be no single genre of music that Toledo does better than punk rock. The style has come along way since the Ramones called it—Three chords, two minutes, no solos. Now, Punk is more about raw energy than following rules. Take a lesson in punk rock from Toledo's finest higher learningthemed punk act, Professor. They'll be throwing a free show at third space, alongside fellow 'keynote speakers,' fellow Toledoans The Waltz, as well as City Mouse from California, Kater Mass from Athens, Georgia, and Hunky Newcomers from Lansing, Michigan Free. 7-10:30pm. Third Space, 137 N. Michigan Ave. www.thirdspacetoledo.com

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wednesday 3

Fires in the sky

Star Spangled Celebration - Before Sylvania’s fireworks light up the night guests can party to live music, dancing, clowns and plenty of activities for the kids. 7pm. $5 / $3, children 12 and under. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106. www.centennialterrace.org

Fourth of July Holiday - During a special Naturalization Ceremony guests will have the opportunity to celebrate as 46 people become new U.S. citizens on our nation’s birthday—with other activities planned including special music, old-fashioned games and a fun Gettysburg Address activity. Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold. 800-590-9755. www.saudervillage.org

thursday 4

saturday 6

[ festivals ]

Independence Day 1813 - War of 1812 reinactors recreate July 4, 1813 through cannon firings, demonstrations and hands on activities for children. 9:30am-5pm. Fort Meigs, 29100 River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-4121. www.fortmeigs.org Celebrate Independence Day at Imagination Station - Celebrate July 4th “science style” with science demonstrations and find out what makes fireworks different colors during the Combustion show. 10am-5pm. Free with admission ($7.50 $9.50). Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419410-4190. www.ImaginationStationToledo.org July 4th Centennial: Party Like It’s 1876 travel back in time with pioneers and craftsmen, tour the historic Isaac Ludwig Mill and take boat rides down the Miami and Erie Canal. A nominal fee applies to ride the boat. 12-4pm. Free. Providence Metropark, 3827 US 24 West (at SR 578), Grand Rapids. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com Fireworks Cruise - Get your sea legs ready and snag the best seats for Downtown’s fireworks spectacular! Reservations Required. 6pm. $40. Jefferson Street Dock at Promenade Park, Downtown Toledo. 419-537-1212. www.sandpiperboat.com

[ miscellaneous ]

Fiddle Contest - Enjoy an afternoon of toetapping music as fiddlers from the tri-state region gather to compete at Sauder Village. Seats will be filling by 12:30pm as the opening band takes the stage followed by the toe-tapping fiddle competition with fiddlers competing in one of three categories—student, open and senior. 10am-5pm. $15 adult / $8 student / Free, 5 & under. Sauder Village, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold. 800-5909755. www.saudervillage.org

Celebrate Independence Day with a bang! All fireworks shows start at dusk, but of course, get there early for the best viewing spots.

7/3 Sylvania’s Star Spangled Celebration - Centennial Terrace Findlay - Hancock County Fairgrounds Perrysburg/Maumee Star Spangled Banner Celebration & Fireworks - Ft. Meigs Bowling Green - BGSU Intramural Fields experience a thrilling certified course. 8am-5pm. Burnham Park, 6940 Maplewood, Sylvania. www.ohiocycling.org

tuesday 9 [ festivals ]

Pirates Party! - Come and enjoy great food, music and fun contests with a bunch of scalywags! The Dan and Don Show will be performing and $50 will be awarded to the Best Wench & Pirate Costume! 6pm-12am. $5. Toledo Yacht Club, 3900 N. Summit St. 419-726-3485. www.toledoyachtclub.com

155th Annual Lucas County Fair - Drop by the Lucas County Fair for all of the original fair favorites; livestock, tractor pulls, fair food and live music will fill the time in an already full schedule of events. July 9-14. Tuesday-Thursday, 11am-10pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-11pm; Sunday, 11am-8pm. $6 / Free, children 5 and under. Lucas County Fairgrounds, 1406 Key St., Maumee. 419-893-2127. www.lucascountyfair.com

sunday 7

[ outdoors ]

[ sports ]

Sylvania Cycling Classic - This year’s event is once again The Ohio State Championship for cycling. Also throughout the day there will be a Bike Expo, beer garden, music and a swimming pool on course will be open to all registered racers and their family and friends. There’s also a fun, free non-competitive ride for any rider wanting to

Side Cut Explorer - Travel along the banks of the Maumee River and down the canal towpath. A naturalist highlights the scenery, as passengers relax in Side Cut’s wheelchair accessible, open-air trolley. Program runs every Tuesday, June through October. Registration required. 10am. $3. Side Cut Metropark, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com

[ education ]

Ohio Chautauqua 2013: “When Ohio Was the Western Frontier” - To commemorate the state’s rich history the Ohio Humanities Council will present the Ohio Chatauqua. Each day of the event will feature different workshops for children and adults, live music and one of the educational reenactors. See pg 19 for more info. All workshops will be at the Rossford Public Library, 720 Dixie Hwy., Rossford. 10am, children; 2pm, adults. All performances will be at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 300 Hannum Ave., Rossford. July 9-13. 6:30pm, music; 7:30pm, scholar. www.ohiohumanities.org

7/4 Toledo Red White and Kaboom Promenade Park, Festival Park, and International Park

7/5 Village of Whitehouse Founders Day Celebration - Whitehouse Village Hall

thursday 11 [ outdoors ]

Monthly Summer Evening Strolls - On the second Thursday of the month enjoy a twilight walking tour through the grounds of the cemetery. Guides will lead you on the discovery of history, art and nature. 6pm. Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W. Central. 419-472-2186. www.historic-woodlawn.com

friday 12 [ benefit ]

A Night in Paradise - Book the babysitter, it’s that time of year again… for the Sylvania Athletic Foundation’s fun adult fundraiser, A Night in Paradise. A few new items include a photo booth, glow-in-the dark sales and more. The Paradise Island Band from Columbus and a to-be-announced Put-In-Bay favorite will perform throughout the night, so dress in your favorite island party attire and come out and party! 7pm. $10 individual / $250, table of 10. Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-885-7106. www.centennialterrace.org

[ dance ]

Glass City Singles Dance Party - Ladies have a chance to save a dollar by wearing a Poodle Skirt and arriving before 8:30pm. Belinda will be there at 8pm presenting a new free dance lesson. and if you’re feeling lucky, put in another ticket in the drawing for the Grand Giveaway happening on Labor Day, Sunday September 1st. 8pm-12am. $8. Holland Gardens, 6530 Angola Rd., Holland. 734856-8963. www.toledosingles.com

[ comedy ] Sheryl Underwood - Comedienne—political satirist— Sheryl Underwood is one of the most brilliant comics on the scene today. Underwood’’s comedy career began in 1989 when she became the first female finalist in the popular Miller Lite Comedy

roadtrip — Ann Arbor/ Ypsilanti

sunday, july 7 -

Neil Gaiman: A Man, A Book, A Theater

6pm. $30-$71.35. Michigan Theater , 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8397. www.nicolasbooks.com

Nicola’s Books presents an evening with Neil Gaiman. One of the world’s most beloved storytellers is coming to the Michigan Theater with his first adult novel in eight years, “The Ocean at the End of the Lane.” Wondrous and imaginative, and at times deeply scary, the novel captures the very essence of childhood innocence, fear and uncertainty.

friday, july 12 -

14th Annual Michigan ElvisFest

Friday, 4pm-12am; Saturday, 12pm-12am. $15, Friday / $25, Saturday. Riverside Park, 5 W Cross St., Ypsilanti. 734-277-4547. www.mielvisfest.org

Beautiful Riverside Park in Ypsilanti, Michigan will be transported back in time to pay tribute to one of America’s most recognized figures –Elvis Presley! For two special days there will be nine award-winning Elvis Tribute Artists that will perform the songs from the hip-gyrating 50’s to the Jumpsuit/Concert years of Elvis’ life.

monday, july 8 David Byrne & St. Vincent

$55-$77. 8pm. The Michigan Theater. 603 E. Liberty St. 734-668-8463. www.michtheater.org

Love This Giant, the collaboration album between David Byrne and St. Vincent, features a big brass band and big beats.

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Search. Friday, 8pm & 10:30pm; Saturday, 7pm & 10pm. $25. FunnyBone @ Fat Fish Blue, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-3474. www.fatfishblue.com

[ education ]

Women’s Connection West Luncheon - Join Women’s Connection West’s next luncheon “Keeping your Heart Healthy” to get some encouragement for your heart health. Speaker, Sue Simmons, will share how incorporating aerobic exercise helps maintain a healthy heart, then will asks, “On the Treadmill of Life, Where Are You Going.” Reservations are suggested by Monday, July 8. 11:15am-1:15pm. $12. Highland Meadows Golf Club, 7455 Erie St., Sylvania. 419-535-5853

[ outdoors ]

Night Hike and Fireside Stories - Summer is a magical time to hike in Oak Openings Preserve. The evening concludes with hot chocolate and folk tales about nature. Please register each family member. 9-11pm. $3. Oak Openings Preserve, 4139 Girdham Rd., Swanton. 419-407-9700. www.metroparkstoledo.com

[ sports]

Hosted by Melissa Cogar, the 3rd Annual ‘Thanks for the Mammories’ Golf Outing is a charity event that benefits the Northwest Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen. Taking place at the Heather Downs Country Club, the event features an 18 hole skins tournament with a cart, 50/50 raffle, contests and a silent auction. 8am registration opens, 9am shotgun start. $85 individual or $340 a team. Heather Downs Country Club, 3910 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. 419-245-4712. www.facebook.com/ ThanksForTheMammories

saturday 13 [ festivals ]

Toledo Lighthouse Waterfront Festival Celebrate the majestic beauty of the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse with live music, Nautical Arts & Crafts Village, sand castle building and boat rides around the lighthouse for fantastic photos. Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon. 419-693-1778. www.toledolighthouse.org

[ education ]

Digging into Extreme Couponing - Coupon experts Latisha Williams and Tasha Davis will present the fundamentals of Extreme Couponing including terms, couponing rules, tips and tricks. 9:30-11:30am. Holland Branch Library, 1032 South McCord Rd., Holland. 419-259-5240. www.toledolibrary.org

sunday 14 [ comedy ]

Frank Caliendo - Master of impersonations, Caliendo is known to incite laughs with his spot-on mimicry of John Madden, Charles Barkley and many more. 7:30pm. $30. Funny Bone @ Fat Fish Blue, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-3474. www.funnybonecentral.com

[ miscellaneous ]

Lighthouse Cruise - Enjoy a 5 hour trip downriver past the new bridge and out into Lake Erie to see Toledo’s unique Harbor Lighthouse and the remains of the Turtle Island Lighthouse. Reservations required. 12:30-5:30pm. $35 / $15, kids under 12. Jefferson Street Dock at Promenade Park, Downtown Toledo. 419-537-1212. www.sandpiperboat. com

monday 15 [ sports ]

The Marathon Classic - The name may have changed, but the spirit of the former Jamie Farr Classic is still intact—making this annual event one of the best and beloved LPGA golf tournaments in the country. Visit website for schedule of events. July 15-21. $15+. Highlands Meadow Golf Club, 7455 Erie St., Sylvania. www.marathonclassic.com

[ festivals ]

49th Annual Ottawa County Fair - Head out to Oak Harbor for horse shows, rodeos, Cheerleading contests, horse racing, live music all festival long. Visit the website for a full schedule of events. $7. Ottawa County Ag Society, 7870 W. State Route 163, Oak Harbor. 419-898-1971. www.ottawacountyfair.org

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52nd Annual Pet Show - Put your precious pooch on display or let your favorite feline strut down the “catwalk” is this popular event where even scaly lizards can be beauty queens! 7pm. Needle Hall Stage in City Park, Bowling Green. www.bgohio.org

[ education ]

Native Plants - A horticulturist discusses the advantages of native gardening, including trees, shrubs and perennials, along with growing requirements and cultural practices. 10:30am-12pm. Tours are free w/ zoo admission. Toledo Zoo (meet at the Ziem Conservatory), 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. www.toledozoo.org

Lagrange Street Polish Festival Lagrange Street / Friday Sunday, July 12-14. 30 years! The Toledo Polish Village will celebrate three decades on Lagrange Street with the annual Lagrange Street Polish Festival. The festival continues the tradition of celebrating the neighborhood’s rich Polish heritage while showcasing its historic central business district. Activities include performances by renowned polka bands from across the Midwest, a selection of Polish food and treats, plenty of Polish and American beer, a children’s area with rides and games, and even a pierogi-eating contest. Last year the event attracted over 20,000 visitors last year – making it Toledo’s largest street festival and one of the biggest events of the summer. Shuttles will provide round-trip transportation to the festival from Central Catholic High School for just $1 – Children ride free. 5pm Friday, Noon Saturday and Sunday. $4, $2 on Sunday, Children 8 and under free. Admission gate at Central and Lagrange St., Toledo. 419-255-8406. www.polishfestival.org—GMK

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Wellness

Herbal pain management without risking arrest

Pain management is a difficult medical path to tread, and discovering which remedies work can be a long process. Those looking for new treatment options will want to attend Central Park West Rehabilitation Center’s upcoming brown bag lecture, The Role of Chinese Herbs in Pain Management, on Thursday, July 11. Listen as Dr. Diane McCormick (a real-life M.D.) explains how these centuries-old Eastern pain remedies can relieve discomfort from bruises, sciatica, knee pain, menstrual pain and other ailments. Noon. 3130 Central Park West Dr. Call 419-841-9622 to register. Lunch and beverages will be provided. www.cpwrehab.com. —AO

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health and wellness events thurs11 Ohio/Michigan 8k run/5k walk Dave’s Running Shop is celebrating its 40th anniversary. To help celebrate the occasion, Dave’s will host the Ohio-Michigan 8k run/5k walk and festival, including a kids one-mile fun run and a swim in the Centennial Quarry. Centennial Terrace. 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 7-10:30pm. $25. www.davesraces.com

ongoing Thursdays Community Care Free Medical Clinic - This mobile clinic will provide free comprehensive healthcare services including tetanus and flu shots, dental assessments, and confidential HIV testing for individuals and families who are uninsured. Women’s health check ups are avail-

able by appointment. Thursdays, 6-8pm. Free. CedarCreek South Toledo Campus, 2150 S. Byrne Rd. 419-482-8127. www.utcommunitycare.org

Wednesdays Hooping for Fun and Fitness - Hooping classes are for all ages and all skill levels. Students may join at any time. Hooping is a no to low impact and low exertion exercise that combines cardio activity with strength training. It strengthens and tones muscles, including your core, and improves your coordination and balance. Depending on weight and general fitness level, you can burn anywhere between 100 and 200 calories in 30 minutes. Hooping improves your mood by making exercising less of a chore and more like playtime. Swan Creek Preserve Metropark, 4100 Glendale Ave. 7-8pm. $10 single class / $20 4-class card. www.facebook.com/TraeonnaHoops

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Call 419-244-9859 to advertise your pets and services for as little as $25 per issue

2001 Honda CRV AWD,

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1992 Ford F-150. Dark

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2000 Chevy Astro Van for sale. 200k highway miles, clean, 4.3 engine, white and silver, shiny, brand new fuel pump, touch screen DVDs, 419-386-6210 mhm_419@yahoo.com $2500 OBO

1978 25th anniv. corvette for sale or trade.

350V8, Maroon/Maroon. See Toledo Craigslist for pictures. Asking 14K. 419-913-5192

1985 CORVETTE Black on

Black, 350 cubic inch, Automatic, 69,000 miles, $6,990.00 419-917-3507

2004 dodge durango V8 ,97k miles, red - nice. $5000 final. Serious inquiries only. 567-288-3748

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1996 Dodge Ram conversion Van 2500 V8

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1997 Mercury Cougar

Immaculate condition inside and out. 102k miles, new tires, 30th Anniversary Edition. Gold with 3/4 cloth top. $5000 Final-serious inquires only. First come first serve. Parker: 567-288-3748

2003 Mercury Sable GS

$2,100 OBO. Well, adult driven and maintainted, metal flake grey. 419-309-5892. Ask for Larry.

89 Cougar LS Runs great, interior good, parts car. Call 419-825-1788 or 419-388-9250 1994 Lexus LS 400 185K miles

babied, immaculate condition inside and out pearl white. New $1000 set of tires, shocks, tune up, new cassette player, cold A/C – excellent heat. Tan leather interior, Automatic in floor consol, $5500 final. Serious inquiries only. Larry 567-288-3748

82 Cadilliac coupe very low

miles, new vinyl, new brakes, new tires, new battery, no rust, rustproofed, excellent condition $4800 OBO 419-481-0953

1955 Ford F-100 Pickup Truck Great condition! $12,000

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2001 Sebring LXI - 68,000 miles, One owner. Must sell $3,550. Very nice car. Call Kenny 567-686-2525 2001 Isuzu Rodeo - 4wd, 3.2

engine, rebuilt radiator, new brakes & seals, new battery, new tires. $2,500 obo. 419-376-3551

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Announcements __________________________ LARGE Yard Sale Benefiting Daryl Jervis Dance Studio! 7575 Sylvan Towne Rd. 7/11-7/13 from 9a-1p. __________________________ Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS COLUMBUS CA-74/CG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS COLUMBUS (SSN-762) past and present, if you would like to share memories and camaraderie with old friends and make new ones, please contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505 or call (260)486-2221 8am-5pm EST. email: Hope4391@frontier.com __________________________ USS COLUMBUS CA-74/CG-12/ SSN-762 Reunion October 2-6, 2013 at Hilton-Branson, MO. Please contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 468154505 or call (260)486-2221 8am-5pm EST. email: Hope4391@frontier.com __________________________

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services __________________________ Toledo-Restaurant Training Center Culinary Arts Program - Register Now! Classes Begin August 26th Financial Aid Available. 419-241-5100 www.trtc.edu __________________________

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for experienced drummer. Please contact Debbie 419-419-8654. Male or female.

equipment safe & very secure with security cameras. FREE electric & WIFI. Crank it up - no noise restrictions EVER! No long term Working dance band needs guitar lease, only month-to-month. Spaces only player. 419-480-8708 $175.00 and up a month! Call now (419) Drummer, Sam Tarsha, is looking to join 346-5803 working 50s & 60s R & R band. Experienced in almost every avenue of the business. Call 419-698-1097

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help wanted __________________________ Creative Excellence Salon Booth Rental for 2-3 Hairdressers and a Massage Therapist/Esthetician available. GREAT LOCATION, Reasonable Rent, Vacation Time, Starting Assistance. Call Merinda @ 419-472-1454 or 419-509-9624 __________________________

practice, rehearsal, jam spaces for musicians, bands, djs, artists, etc. 24/7 365 access to keep your musical

120 Watt Tube Peavey Viper Series Modeling Amp for guitar. With all effects.

$200 Brand new. 419-346-0759

100 watt marshall-head guitar amp

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Monroe Street Neighborhood Center’s annual Hats Off Tea silent auction event! A salute to those making a difference in our community. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 11:30 am. At The University Hotel, 3100 Glendale Ave. $35 __________________________ DeVilbiss Class 1973 40th Reunion Oct. 26, 2013 $75 ea. Register now! www.dhs73.com __________________________ BeMusical In The Park Fundraiser! Saturday, August 3, 2013 from 10:00-4:00 PM at the Ward Pavilion in Wildwood Metropark. Free, family event with musical and art themed activities. www.beinstrumental.org __________________________ HOW IS BUSINESS? Need more customers? Advertise to over 4 million homes and businesses throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region for one price with online and print advertising. Visit www.macnetonline.com 800-450-7227. __________________________ Old Skool Motown with Lady K at Parkway Sports Bar and Grill 8:30-11:30 every Sunday night. 2550 Parkway Plaza at the Trail and Detroit __________________________ Bedford High School Class of 1988 is gearing up for their 25 year reunion. The two day event begins September 27, 2013 with golf and social to follow. Then, on Saturday, Sept. 28th, the reunion at Bedford Hills Golf Pavilion. Please contact Terri (Riddle) Ormsby 419.392.2571 for further information or look for us on Facebook www.facebook. com/groups/165304940270249. __________________________ Studio Art Classes at Sylvania Senior Center, work in medium of your choice. Tues and Fri 9-11 Call 419-885-3913 __________________________ Elaine’s Little Picassos Children’s Art Camp at the Toledo Artists’ Club located at the Toledo Botanical Gardens July 8-12 9:30-12:30 Call 419-841-8153 __________________________ Children’s Art Classes Toledo Artists’ Club at the Toledo Botanical Gardens Call 419-841-8153 __________________________ eating disorder support group for family, friends and the eating disordered. Free, please call Dani at 419-283-6544 _________________________

Water Skiis - excellent condition. 67” long. $75 call 419-666-5748 __________________________ LENDER ORDERED SALE! 5 acres $19,900. Certified organic farm land! Views, fields, woods! Just off NY State Thruway! Terms! Call NOW! (888) 905-8847! upstateNYland.com __________________________ Monroe Street Neighborhood Center (located inside The Monroe Street United Methodist Church) Over Stocked Clothing Sale Saturday June 15 and July 20. 10am - 1pm 3613 Monroe Street (LaRue Auditorium) Great bargains, $5 and under. Don’t miss this event! __________________________

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Customers Wanted

Kent Keplinger Sales Consultant New/Used Sales & Leasing

Phone: 419-893-5581 Call Today!

Goodwill has immediate opening for a Head Cashier at its Reynolds Rd. store. Supervisory experience is recommended and flexible schedule is necessary. This is a full time position with competitive, comprehensive benefits package. Mail resume with cover letter to: Goodwill, 626 N. Huron St., Toledo, Ohio 43604, Attn: Sarah Semer OR reply to this e-mail with attached resume and cover letter. __________________________ New Sylvania bar, Kosmo’s, is now hiring all positions. Apply in person MondayFriday 10-4 7625 Sylvania Ave. Looking for Bands and DJ’s __________________________ Modern Chic Salon & Spa - Newly opened full service salon and spa looking for experienced Independent Contractors to join our our team. For more information contact Ashlee Griggs 419-277-2373 __________________________ Full time designer needed for Toledo City Paper. Must have Mac Creative Suite experience as well as previous print prep knowledge. Contact leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com with a portfolio link and resume __________________________

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dependable dealer, dependable salesman

1505 Reynolds Road Maumee, OH 43537 www.jimwhitehonda.com Arnold Palmer Golf Clubs $300 value for $60. Call 419-381-1675 __________________________ 18’x4’ Easy Set Pool with ladder and accessories. Only used 1 year. $325 call Garry @ 419-825-1788 or 419-388-9250 __________________________

Looking for person to Trim Bushes. Call 419-841-1404 __________________________ Seeking Gestational Carrier in Ohio, 21-31 years old, proven pregnancy preferably as gestational carrier, good health, no drug alcohol use, compensation provided. Please respond to yganeiztim@ gmail.com with picture and brief profile.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) You party-hop

on the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th because you are in demand. Double check dates, times and directions to avoid mix-ups. The new moon on the 8th shines in your home — get it in shape! On the 13th Mars ends your wanderlust.

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There is a lot to celebrate — the 4 of July, Saturn goes direct, a new moon shines, and Mars changes signs. — BY SUE LOVETT

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) Relax on the 3rd and deal with unexpected changes in plans. From the 4th to the 7th all is perfect. The week of the 8th emphasis shifts to career. Hold off decisions until the 15th so you can weigh all options.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You stay close

SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) You are off work until the 8th to celebrate. You are at the beach or on a boat. Pop a cork the 8th when Saturn goes direct in your sign ending frustration. Enjoy at least one festival the 13th and help with the activities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) The moon shines on you the 4th, 5th and 6th so you survive happily. Make the 7th a day of rest. The new moon the 8th makes you look at your budget carefully. On the 13th and 14th you pass out literature for your favorite candidate.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) Starting the 3rd take off the remainder of the

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You are such a

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

to home on the 4th. Shop the 5th and 6th for accessories for your home and garden. On the 8th your partner becomes more considerate. A festival the 13th or 14th makes you forget your diet. It’s happy time.

week. Take every opportunity to party whether near or far. On the 13th Mars (god of war) joins Jupiter (your ruling planet) and you become a living firecracker.

“Yankee Doodle Dandy” and celebrate the 4th with enthusiasm. Jupiter in your sign gives you good health, the money and friendships you need. Until the 12th there is no stopping you. Then it’s time to rest.

Saturn is retrograde until the 8th — then you gather more steam. You make it through the holiday, but with much effort. Pay attention to finances the 9th thru the 11th. Entertain at home the 14th unless you get a better offer.

LEO (July 23-August 22) You may be at a cottage or resort to celebrate the long holiday week. Enjoy the parades and fireworks. The new moon on the 8th finds you back at your routine. On the 13th or 14th (maybe both) you are the life of the party.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) You set your holiday plans at the last minute and breeze through everything. You are the life of the party and LOVE parades, firecrackers, and FOOD. Get to work on the 8th. There are festivals the 13th and 14th.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) You are a bit confused on the 3rd but have a memorable 4th. Get some rest on the 6th and 7th. Slowly get back on schedule the week of the 8th. Mars gets you out the 13th to pass out literature for your favorite cause or candidate.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Thanks to an alignment between Jupiter and Neptune all is well. Vacations, career, love and money are all super. You can hardly make a mistake. The week of the 15th you spend, spend, spend. How fun is that!

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.

CELEBRITY CANCERIANS

The United States is a Cancer country, born on the 4th of July. It is interesting to note that on July 12, 1909 the 16th amendment allowing income tax passed. Some Cancers are Dianne Feinstein, Ross Perot and anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan. Robert Shiels, meteorologist, and Ashley James of Channel 11 also celebrate.

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July 3 to July 16

One Plus One Across 1. Band-Aid maker,

briefly 6. Officer of the future 11. Orientation tool 14. Multiple choice choices 15. Gayle’s bestie 16. As (so-and-so) cooks it 17. Brothers on a classic Nick show 19. Media org. with lots of soothing voices 20. Nocturnal emission? 21. Visual 23. Bust 26. “No problem” 29. Likely to fail, as a student 31. Gas from beans, e.g. 32. Send out 33. Racer Protasiewicz or ex-prime minister Jaroszewicz (or a variant spelling of Tchaikovsky’s first name) 35. Blended whisky cocktail 41. Like Vikings 42. Roughly 44. Late 48. Half of a series couple 50. Consecutive games between two teams in their respective stadiums 53. Alternative to JFK or LGA 54. Pearson Metropark conveyances 55. Blunted swords 57. One gone cray-cray, as it were 58. Coffee shop freebie 64. “Is that true about me?” 65. Jean Stapleton’s “All in the Family” role 66. Utahís ___ Mountains 67. Delt neighbor 68. Some stereos 69. Place with mandatory communal meals, sometimes

Down

1. Slur you just kind of hope won’t come out when hearing WWII stories 2. 2012 Best Actor-winning role for Daniel 3. Sarcastic negation 4. ___ Scott v. Sandford 5. Paper inserts in cassette tape cases 6. Gene part 7. Cook’s corp. 8. “It’s On (Dr. ___) 187um Killa” (Eazy-E EP) 9. Fill up, in a way

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10. Simon follower 11. Chinese steamed bun served with dim sum 12. French mountain goat 13. Unit of land 18. Barnes & Noble e-reader 22. Adobe image file 23. Scot’s uh-uh 24. Certain hold-up sites 25. Wheel brought to many a party 27. Dwelling 28. Minor quibbles 30. Rumored Xbox competitor from 7-Down 33. Removed the peel from 34. Networking connections 36. Minus signs 37. Spit or swallow, e.g. 38. 2012 Channing Tatum/Rachel McAdams drama, with “The” 39. Lake next to Cedar Point 40. Warning before a sexy clip 43. Twelfth-to-last word before “play ball” 44. “You gonna let her talk to you like that?” 45. Knob on an amp 46. What alcohol works as, if you drink enough of it 47. Sore, say 48. Counterfeiter catchers 49. Hippie’s bus, casually 51. Full-figured 52. Colorful food fish 56. He plays Sam in “Transformers” 59. Craziness 60. Jeremy of a predictably brief media craze 61. Raggedy doll 62. Inc., abroad 63. Surviving Milli Vanilli member

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STYLE SENSE

photos by Marisa Rubin

Ready to mingle

Adrianne Lee, barista/fashion designer, Bowling Green You're rocking the midriff-baring trend very well.

The Toledo City Paper celebrated it’s 2013 Single in the Glass City issue with a bash at Bar 145 on June 27. Revelers mingled with this year’s top 10 bachelors and bachelorettes

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Interview by Alia Orra

You want to dress for your body type. I don't do empire waists — I like anything that accentuates my waist.

You're also a fashion designer. How does that impact your style? Our Facebook Fan Favorite, bachelorette Katie Rofkar, with our 2013 bachelor and bachelorette of the year, Dorian Slaybod and Lori Jacobs

I do screen printed shirts of my original illustrations. I also make I Heart Ohio charm necklaces that I'm really proud of. I've always loved fashion in general. I love retro influences, like Brigitte Bardot and Liz Taylor, but I also love Gwen Stefani.

Were you always so funky?

I've always been kind of a loner. I always do what I want.

Why did you name your company NinkyBink? When I was a little girl, instead of naming my doll Sue or Jane, I named it NinkyBink, just out of my own imagination. So when I started my own business, I thought that represented my quirky and girly nature.

Brandon Saba, Bar 145 general manager, Yuengling Light rep Kevin McGreevey, Cake In A Cup co-owner and bachelorette Lori Jacobs, TCP editor Julian Garcia & TCP sales manager Aubrey Hornsby

Where do you like to shop?

I love thrift stores and Zara.com. I make a lot of clothes, too, and I love Etsy.

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Allegiant Air and the Toledo Port Authority partnered with the Toledo City Paper to award these two lucky winners a free trip to Florida. Pictured are winner Bob Short and Julie Malkin. Shelly Seymour, John Lauf & Candice Collins

Bachelor Kevin Clay, far left, and bachelorette Abbie Cuckler, far right, with friends

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Doug Rechtine, Jeff MacQueen, Jody MacQueen

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