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Editor’s Note

In this Issue february 2016 Local Briefs n Travel

Profile n Q&A

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The world vicariously

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WITH Debby Peters

Cover

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Areas Top Realtors Talk Sales

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Get Organized

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Dating over 50 12

Home

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Health

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Food

From Me to You Happy Valentine’s Day “Thou wouldst as soon go kindle fire with snow, As seek to quench the fire of love with words.” William Shakespeare.

Valentine’s Day - what do you do for the person you love? Is your gift a sonnet, flowers or a piece of jewelry?

In our February issue we look at dating over but more importantly how to make sure that the relationship is good for you. Are you buying or selling a home - our cover story features some of the top Real Estate Professionals in the area and their tips for enhancing the value of your home.

Additionally, we talk to professional organizers on how to make a move or downsizing easier and discover how to finance that next move.

We get advice about cooking healthy with olive oil and visit the home of Cynthia and Peter Taylor. Restaurant Confidential talks to the chef of Perrysburg’s Social GastroPub. February this year has 29 days. Make it meaningful by doing something extraordinary and make it a day to remember. We love to hear any comments or suggestions, please email me at pnowak@adamsstreetpublishing.com Best

Confidential 16 Perrysburg Social GastroPUB

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Housing Guide 26

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Profile

Local Q&A WITH

Debby Peters

By Pat Nowak

What was your first job? If you mean, a job where I got a paycheck that would have been a swimming teacher in my senior year of high school. Otherwise, I started mowing lawns for 35 cents per lawn when I was about 8 or 9.

What lifestyle tips do you favor?

I like to stay active and keep my brain engaged by reading voraciously. I love to eat lots of veggies and don’t eat red meat or most pork. If I could eat fish everyday, that would be OK with me.

My biggest self-indulgence? I love dark chocolate and can eat it in moderation. So having a piece of dark chocolate melting in my mouth while reading a book on the front porch would be my favorite of all indulgences.

I have always wanted to...?

I have wanted to experience mountain climbing but probably have come to the realization that it’s not going to happen at this point in my life.

Travel The World Have you ever wanted to travel vicariously around the globe?

This winter you can when Maumee Valley Adventurers and the Metroparks of the Toledo Area sponsor the weekly Travel Circle series, every Saturday through March, featuring a different local speaker at in various Metroparks locations. A walk or cross country ski precedes the event at 1p.m.

This year’s programs: n Backpacking

Wrangell, St. Elias National Park, Alaska - Saturday, February 6, Wildwood Preserve, Ward Pavilion n The Highlights of China, Tibet and Hong Kong - Saturday, February 13, Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge n Hiking The Inca Trail To Machu Picchu - Saturday, February 20, Wildwood Preserve, Ward Pavilion n Brazil,

Samba, Soccer and Security - Saturday, February 27, Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge

n Grand Tetons And Yellowstone National Park Saturday, March 5- Wildwood Preserve, Ward Pavilion n Hiking And Biking In New Zealand - Saturday, March 12 Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge n An Adventure To The Tropical Paradise of Trinidad and Tobago Saturday, March 19 Wildwood Preserve, Ward Pavilion n Spain, Madrid, Toledo, Seville and Granada- Saturday, March 26, Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge

Contact: Mary Lou Leonard , mvadventurers.org 419-865-5795 - Speaker 2:15PM Free Admission

Horticultural Education Winter Gardening Series What trait do you admire in others? I am wowed by people who can

Debby has grown into the role of trainer. In 2002, she was asked to bring a Word of Mouth Marketing Course to Northwest Ohio. She thought it would be a nice addition to her sales training business but did not know the complexity of the subject and how it would take over her life. By the end of 2010, over 550 people had taken the course.

Taking the knowledge and expertise she gained from Word of Mouth Marketing she produced an updated course and wrote a new manual. Connext Nation was born and Debby became a trainer, demanding excellence from her students. While she is reluctant to admit it, she does have a soft side and cares very deeply for her students and their professional success.

Debby is married to Steve Cotner, a private investigator, and enjoys having their home be the center for family celebrations.

Where do you call home? I’ve have lived in Perrysburg more years than any other place -- so Perrysburg is considered home.

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come up with creative idea after creative idea. That ability is precious and I don’t seem to have that gene!

Something most people don’t know about me? I kind of have an

alter ego from my business professional image -- that of being a little bit of a Betty Crocker! When my kids and grandkids are in town to visit, it gives me huge pleasure to cook and bake up a storm. I’m also a major risk-taker. I love the thrill of being just a little scared!

Words I live by? “Fake it till you make it, make time for others and do the right thing” has been my mantra for ever.

My proudest accomplishment?

Several years ago I wrote the course that currently is the centerpiece of my training company. Personally, I am quite proud that I managed to find the perfect wife for my older son, Greg. They have been happily married for over a decade. Obviously, there’s more to this story!

Person I most respect? I respect my best friend, Jenn Wenzke, for her creative mind, her positive ways and the way she just keeps pushing ahead, no matter what!

It might be winter outside but Toledo Botanical Gardens looks forward to spring and summer with a free horticulture education series, held the second Saturday of the Month in February, March and April from 9:30 am – 12:00 Noon. The three monthly sessions will feature six knowledgeable and entertaining speakers, two at each gathering. Parking is free.

Creating your iconic landscape

Each of us has as iconic landscape that shapes our lives. Using inspiration from the book Digging Deep by Fran Sorin, you will be lead you on a journey to rediscover that landscape.Session I - February 13, 2016 – 9:30 – 12:00 – TBG greenhouse. Park in Bancroft Lot

The Ups and Downs of pH -

Soil pH is the single most important chemical property of the soil. It’s important because it affects plant growth.

Whether it’s a tomato plant or an oak tree, the pH of the soil will determines its health.

Underappreciated trees and shrubs: Show

them some love and use them! Session II March 12, 2016 – 9:30 – 12:00– TBG Conference Center. Park in Elmer Lot

The Art and Joy of Gardening in the Shade Think gardening in the shade is impossible, or at least challenging? Think again. Discover the abundance of gardening opportunities for your shady site with Advanced Master Gardener.

Maumee Valley Herb Society - Growing the Herbs You Cook With and Using

Your Herbal Bounty - Planting and growing a simple herb garden and how to use these herbs fresh in summer recipes, as well as how to preserve them dried for use in winter months. Session III - April 9, 2016 – 9:30 – 12:00 TBG Conference Center. Park in Elmer Lot.

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Information: Toledo Botanical Gardens toledogarden.org/ - 419-536-5566

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Cover Story “There are many ways to buy or sell a house in today’s market, including ‘by owner’ sales and the internet. Why use a realtor? What value do you add to the process?

Talk Sales

Area Realtors

Daryl Smith: On the surface the idea of selling or purchasing a home seems simple, which is why many people will try it without the assistance of a real estate professional. In the end many discover that each component of the process has obstacles and, not knowing how to remove these obstacles, keeps buyer and seller from the ultimate goal, the closing table. By being an expert in my field my team is a tremendous resource, which is our primary value. Our job is to keep the process as seamless and stress-free for all parties as possible.

by Chris Watson

Owning a home is the bedrock of what most of us consider “success.” We work for the privilege, save for the purchase, research the process, and then celebrate the final payment. Property ownership is something most of us want and value and while being a homeowner may be desirable, the process of buying and selling can be daunting.

Real estate transactions can seem complex. Entire companies are established to make certain that all of the documents necessary to transfer property are proper, legal, and accurate. For those who deal with these transactions infrequently, they can be stressful. According to healthstatus.com, of the five major life stressors, three relate to the transfer of property (divorce, death of a loved one, and moving).

Despite the stress or complexity related to the process, homes are bought and sold all the time. According to the Toledo Chapter of the Regional Association of Realtors, total aggregate sales for area homes in the third quarter of 2015 were over $232 million, up 11% from the same time period in 2014, with over 2300 new listings. That is a lot of property to move from “listed” to “sold.”

Realtors are the professional players dealing with the seemingly endless details of real estate transactions. We asked five of the top area realtors - based on their 2015 sales numbers about their job, the market, why they got into the profession and why they stay.

CRAIG RUSH

Michelle Nieman:

Professional, full time realtors have lots of inside information. We know, understand, and cultivate relationships with other professionals in the process, including inspectors and lenders. We understand how to market a house including things as simple as sign placement, proper responses to web inquiries, and good phone messaging and response. Realtors are also the primary resource used by out of town buyers, broadening your potential buyer base.

Jody Zink: A competent realtor can help with problems during the process. A great realtor cuts through the problems and obstacles before they even occur. There are many moving parts in a property transaction. Scheduling showings, inspections, appraisals, repairs, utilities, title company requirements, lenders, underwriters, attorneys, and price negotiations just to name a few. All of these items requires time and communications skill.

There is also a personal security and comfort issue. Are the people coming for a showing a qualified buyer? Have they had all of the necessary conversations with a lender to proceed? Or, is the house you are viewing ready for market? Has the seller passed the necessary requirements to go to market?

A good realtor has safeguards in place to ensure this before something as simple as a walk through.

Loss Realty Group Began career as an Ohio Bell salesperson

MICHELLE NIEMAN The Danberry Co. Was trained as a biochemist

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Craig Rush: This business changes everyday. Finance rules and rates, inspection priorities, and appraisal regulations are just a few of the many things that are constantly influx. There is also the art and skill of negotiation. I sell 60-70 houses a year. That is a lot of time practicing negotiating. I bring that to the table with every transaction. There is also due diligence and disclosure. There are issues that a professional, full time, and competent realtor brings to buying or selling a home.

Rick Prokup: The internet is a great resource. It opens up a wide variety of properties in a convenient way to look at, complete with a tremendous amount of information to the consumer. However, in is my job to help my buyers digest and understand that information. I sell homes every day. It is my job to know more than what a fact sheet can tell us. I take great pride in finding homes for my clients that not only are perfect for their needs and lifestyles but also have the most potential for holding and increasing their value.

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“A list of realtors seems too long to contemplate. When looking for a realtor, what should a buyer or a seller look for?”

The Past, The Present and the Future “How did you get started and why do you stay?”

Daryl Smith, RE/MAX Central Group:

Daryl Smith: My initial start began as a teenager and

A real estate agent is someone who is an expert in their field. Buyers and sellers need to look for a full time agent that has a concrete performance record; an agent that has solid references and communicates well. Look for agents that have a team supporting their daily activities to help keep the process on track and running smoothly.

Michelle Nieman, The Danberry Co.: You

are hiring a person to do a job. Find a person who will do what you need them to do. Remember this is a relationship. You should like the person who you are working with. Things should mesh. Although many of my clients are repeat clients I get referrals all the time.

With each deal things have to start over. We need to get along and match each other’s expectations.

Craig Rush, Loss Realty Group: I would al-

ways look for years of experience both with the person and inside of the office Simple things like number of transactions in a year, how they are networked throughout the community, and do they do corporate relocations. There are 1600 plus licensed realtors in the area. Ask around and get referrals and above all, feel free to talk to several agents before you choose one you are comfortable with.

being around a family friend that was in the business of selling real estate at a high level. After completing my MBA I knew I wanted to take real estate sales to a different level that other agents were implementing.

I have created and executed a strategy to do that and continue to refine my process today. I stay because I love working with people. It is an honor to help people buy and sell one of the largest assets in their life--I take this responsibility very seriously. It shows as well.

The gross majority of my clients are either repeat business or trusted and enthusiastic referrals. That alone keeps me coming to work every day.

Michelle Nieman: I am actually a trained biochemist and

don’t originally have a business or sales background. However, when I was 21 I wanted to buy a house. I gave my realtor a specific condition on what I wanted and couldn’t get my realtor to find me a house that met that condition. As my husband and I moved the same problem kept occurring.

After those negative experiences I thought that it didn’t have to be that way. That buying or selling a house should be fun.

I stay because it is still fun. I love negotiating and putting deals together. It is that attitude that I put to work every day for my clients.

Jody Zink, RE/MAX Preferred: Zillow.com reviews can be a great way to start looking for homes and realtors. Studies have shown that 90% of all buyers will either start their search or exclusively conduct their search for a new home on the internet. Besides looking for a full time, well referenced person make sure your realtor has a strong web knowledge, usage skill, and presence.

Jody Zink

RE/MAX PREFERRED

Whether buying or selling, agent or lender, nobody wins without a finalized deal. Put that benchmark - completing the sale - at the top of the priority list.

Although there are many reasons to enlist the services of a real estate professional, there is one ultimate goal: closing the sale.

Referral Sources: Toledo Board of Realtors toledorealtors.com/ 419-535-3322

Toledo Bar Association toledobar.org 419 242-9363

Craig Rush: I had a great, steady job with Ohio Bell

in sales and marketing right out of college. I didn’t really like the corporate environment. What I wanted to do was work for myself and be rewarded directly for my hard work.

Real estate was a perfect fit. That was 38 years ago and I have enjoyed the business. There is something very fulfilling when people successful find or sell a house. The goal is and should always be a win-win at the end of a sale.

Rick Prokup, The Danberry Co.: In addition

to great negotiating skills, an understanding of architecture, marketing, design, and finance is beneficial. Fostering positive relationships with fellow agents goes a long way toward making transactions work smoothly.

Closing the Sale

Jody Zink: I was a TV news reporter with WTOL. I started in the business as a leasing agent for a local real estate company and thought it was kind of fun. The next step was to get a licence and I haven’t looked back. Doing property transactions brings back some of the adrenaline I would get as a news reporter covering a break story You might have one shot at getting the deal right and everything is on the line. It can be a rollercoaster. I thrive on that atmosphere.

Started as a reporter for WTOL

Daryl Smith

Rick Prokup

The Danberry Co. Studied architecture, finance and marketing

Rick Prokup: Even when I was young I had an interest in houses. I studied architecture in college and obtained degrees in finance and marketing. It was my dad who suggested real estate and it has been a great fit for me. It was the perfect way to combine my interests. I stay because I love the product and the people.

I have a strong appreciation for the vast inventory of homes we have in the area, from the charm of old houses to the modern and sleek lines of today’s new homes. Between the people and the product there is no reason to leave.

RE/MAX Central Group Became interested in real estate as a teenager

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Feature Story

Improving Your Organizational Habits Tips to Lessen the Burden

By Kathleen Bresnahan-Dewar Floating in a sea of stuff

It’s no surprise many Americans continue to list becoming more organized as a goal. Publications, television and cable shows, blogs and social media sites constantly promote ideas to help improve organizational habits. Here are two local ladies who assist with managing the clutter.

Karen Lucas, Owner of Your Personal Organizer and Marian Kandik, Owner of The Moving Concierge, Ltd. each bring significant professional and personal experiences to help simplify and streamline the process of eliminating clutter and downsizing.

Karen Lucas

Owner of Your Personal Organizer

Both companies specialize in services to help the older population and busy families as they reorganize items used in daily living.

Your Personal Organizer specializes in providing organizational services to help eliminate the anxiety and emotions from making decisions about what to keep and what to let go “Professional organizers teach people how to change their approach and live in a more organized fashion,” stated Lucas “parting with things is very emotional for people, I believe Americans have a fascination with having too many things, which creates problems for people.”

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Kandik Suggests: Pack your bed linens in a dresser drawer, so if nothing gets unpacked that first day, at least you can make up your bed and get a good night’s rest before attacking boxes the following day.

It’s never too early to start the moving process by downsizing. Start small, a room, a closet, drawers in a chest or table whatever is comfortable for you. When moving day gets closer; gather what you will be taking with you in your car (important papers, medications, small items of great value (jewelry etc.), suitcase and a “survival kit”. Make sure these are out of the home before the movers arrive so it doesn’t get packed in the truck.

When interviewing realtors, ask them for advice on what is worth moving and what isn’t.

Marian Kandik

Owner of The Moving Concierge, Ltd.

Lucas offers th ese’ tips: Decide what you no longer want or need. Start with the “low hanging fruit”- things that don’t fit, aren’t your style, or you’ve never worn, gifts that you never used, anything expired, paperwork not needed for accounting purposes, etc. Let it go and feel good about it!

Go through your house room by room, check drawers, closets and the garage searching for things you no longer use, need or love. Create a staging area where you can temporarily store all of these things. Reflect on whether each item fits your current life - allow yourself to feel the lightness as you let things go.

Sort into piles all of the things in your staging area. Determine what you want to recycle, give away, throw out, send to your favorite charities or sell or send to a consignment shop.

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To help people throughout the moving process with varying levels of assistance and minimal upheaval, The Moving Concierge offers a service that allows clients to pick and choose services based on their individual situation and need. “We are here to ease the stress of your move,” states Kandik, whose business was inspired by and grew, in part, from helping to manage the life transitions of aging family members and a career change which created a desire to do something that helped people by putting her professional experiences as an operations auditor at a freight company to work for those who need assistance with moving.

Both Kandik and Lucas agree, “with aging demographics, the need is big for help organizing all the items collected over a lifetime,” shares Lucas. The baby boomer population is enjoying retirement and a variety of housing options. Kandik points out, “This generation has realized we do not need to hold on to a house forever and are more likely to move to a senior community where there are lots of activities to keep people moving and young. Moving and organizing go hand in hand. “It’s always fun to work with someone who is interested in learning new methods to organize. It’s all learnable...but one needs to be motivated to want to organize,” says Lucas.

Your Personal Organizer, Owner Karen Lucas, 419-494-1890, yourpersonalorganizer.com, karen@yourpersonalorganizer.com The Moving Concierge, Ltd., Owner Marian Kandik, 419-508-0082, mymovingconcierge.com, marian@mymovingconcierge.com

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ebruary is a month when many people feel the sting of being alone. Widowed at 47, with Valentine’s Day falling just fifteen days after the death of my husband, I felt overwhelmed and sad, fearing that I would never again feel the butterflies from a bouquet of flowers arriving at my office.

When I began dating a couple of years later, I was in for a culture shock. It felt like I was reliving my teenage years, only the rules had changed, and I missed that class. Through trial and error (and often a lot of laughs) I learned some valuable lessons to provide assistance in traversing the dating scene.

You will not get the perfect mate on the first try.

Over 50, most people are carrying baggage: a failed marriage, children or parents that they are caring for, or financial or emotional issues. So relax, and keep your hopes and optimism as realistic as possible.

Don’t Plan a Future on the First Date.

Many people want to believe in romance and ‘happily ever after’, and that is wonderful. However, breathing the words “The One� in the first couple of weeks is a recipe for disaster. The older you are, the longer it takes to unpack the baggage, often up to a year or two. Taking it slow allows you to focus on getting to know someone and having fun.

Once you trust that you are making the right decision, then you can plan for a lifetime of bliss.

Make sure you ask the right questions.

Everyone would love to meet the man or woman of their dreams, but the reality is, it might not happen. Be bold when you ask questions so you can piece together a picture of who you are really dating. Ask about previous relationships, finances, personal preferences in lifestyle and children or grandchildren.

You need to delve into who the person really is and how he/she might fit into your life.

Don’t bring in friends or family too soon.

Allow the relationship to go through an exploratory phase before adding your friends and family. Often they will have opinions — pro or con — on your new interest. You need to consider if the person is right for you, without interference. That doesn’t mean you can’t use your friends as a sounding board if you need some dating advice, just don’t bring on the firing squad too soon.

Be okay with walking away No, relationships aren’t easy for anyone, especially those over 50, and if there is uncertainty it is time to cut your losses to avoid making a lifelong mistake.

Trust that there will be other candidates that will suit you better and become your perfect fit.

Pat Nowak is the author of The ABC’s of Widowhood for those undergoing a loss from a death or divorce and the editor of MLiving Magazine.

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Most adults know that smoking is not healthy and many would like to quit. By quitting they would be less likely to contract certain diseases, would save money, smell better, cough less, have fewer wrinkles and have more energy.

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“Heroin Steals Their Future There is Help Campaign” Grandparents Can Get Help

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eroin abuse has grown to staggering proportions in NW Ohio and while the general public is aware of it through the media no one can assess the true impact of the epidemic to the community.

Walker Funeral Homes has seen the destruction of lives from heroin abuse.

The final good-bye for a loved one, dead from an overdose, is devastating to a parent, grandparent, wife, son or daughter. Keith Walker, President of Walker Funeral Homes, has spearheaded a health alliance comprised of mental health and government agencies and the media, creating a “Heroin Steals the Future – There is Help” campaign.

Walker states “It is heartbreaking for us to watch a family coping with the loss of someone to an opiate overdose.

No amount of counseling can alleviate the pain for such a senseless loss. The people who are dying are our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and friends.

They are people that many in the community know personally. Our funeral homes have a responsibility to do what we can to get the word out that assistance is a phone call away.”

Local Stats Three people a week die in the Toledo area from heroin-related overdoses.

Fatal heroin-related overdoses in the Toledo area nearly doubled in 2014 to 145. That compares to 80 such deaths in 2013, 31 in 2012, 15 in 2011, and eight in 2010.

Heroin abusers are so caught up in getting their next fix that they maybe unaware that there is help in the community available. Pulling together mental health agencies, government partners and the media, The Alliance is introducing a year-long campaign, which began in January, 2016, that will direct hardhitting messages to the public via strategically placed billboards, radio, print and television messages to communicate where to get help for individuals and families seeking assistance and guidance through the addiction process.

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According to National Statistics n 24.6 million people 12 years old or older (9.4% of the population) live with substance dependence or abuse n 1.9 million Americans live with prescription opioid abuse or dependence, while 517,000 Americans live with heroin addiction n Opioid addiction disease occurs in every American State, County, socioeconomic and ethnic group n 23% of heroin users develop chronic opioid addiction disease n The average user of heroin has changed drastically in the last decade. In 2000, black Americans aged 45-64 had the highest death rate for drug poisoning involving heroin. Now, white people aged 18-44 have the highest rate. Heroin has taken hold of the white suburbs.

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Chef at Perrysburg’s Social Draws on Wealth of Experience

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By Dave Kubacki From dishwasher to Executive Chef at Perrysburg’s Social Gastropub, Jeff Dinnebeil has a passion for food. This passion trickled down from a tradition of male cooking role models in his family including his father and grandfather.

“When we would go on vacation, [my parents] would have me pick out one really nice restaurant that we would eat at” Dinnebeil said. “This exposed me to some cool, really different food early in life.”

Initially starting his career as a dishwasher at 13, Dinnebeil eventually found himself at Biaggi’s, an Italian restaurant chain. After a couple of years at Biaggi’s, Dinnebeil was offered a salaried position

to become a chef at the restaurant, but decided to alter his career trajectory.

Dinnebeil said. “I had to decide if I wanted to go down the corporate route and do things the cookie cutter way and essentially be a kitchen manager rather than be a chef. My wife, who also worked at Biaggi’s, and I made a big decision after talking at our cabin in Northern Michigan. We came back and turned in our notices at Biaggi’s that day and moved to Chicago.”

In Chicago, Dinnebeil bounced around at a variety of restaurants, learning from several chefs at fine dining establishments. He’d work with a chef for

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9 to 12 months and then they’d make a phone call and recommend him to another chef in the city.

Moving Home “It’s all about who you work for and getting involved with the right person,” Dinnebeil said. “Once you are involved with the right person, it really defines what you are going to be able to learn.”

After learning that they’d be welcoming their first child into the world, Dinnebeil and his wife decided to move back to Ohio to be closer to family. It was then that Mike Graber, a former Biaggi’s restaurant colleague, reached out to Dinnebeil to see if he’d be interested in a chef position at Social. Graber and Bruce Gradkowski had already been successful with their first venture, Gradkowski’s, and were now working on a concept for their second restaurant, Social.

“We’re fortunate that both [Graber] and myself kind of think in the same way of food and think in the same way of what we want in a restaurant,” Dinnebeil said. “We wanted an eclectic mix.

I think there is so many good things out there that people are yet to be exposed to so it broadened our horizons and let us go anywhere we wanted.”

When creating Social, the goal was to have a menu that rotated every two months, according to Dinnebeil, the to keep things fresh for patrons.

“We have so many repeat guests that come in multiple times a week” Dinnebeil said. “I like to be able to provide those people with different takes on food and keep things fresh for them.

Being able to change that menu all the time, allows you to adapt to how people are eating and how people are feeling.”

For the past two and a half years, that has been Social’s mantra. While Dinnebeil described the concept initially as daunting, it has become an aspect of the restaurant that he is most proud of. Over the past few years, it’s a process of refining and mastering it.

“The way we start things is to take a dish that people are familiar with and put our twist on it or start with just an ingredient,” Dinnebeil said. “We then use our menu format and decide if that ingredient is going to be best in an appetizer, a sandwich or an entrée, I think about what goes great with that ingredient and I think about what time of year we are going to be in. We work with a couple of local farmers and I might give them a call and ask what they’ll have around for the next 2 months that they’re really proud of and think is special. That will give me the second ingredient of the dish and I’ll kind of compile a dish based on that.”

Cooking with flair, is the way Dinnebeil and Social operates.

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By Ashley Talmadge Olives were among the first cultivated crops.

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Caselli says it “can be used as a carrier for essential oils to be used topically.”

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Cook’s companion, hot or cold.

Contrary to a widespread myth, good EVOO is quite stable under high heat conditions. It can be used for frying, sautéing, and baking at 410 degrees F or more with tasty, nutritious results.

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Go bitter for better health. experts say that, due to the high phenol content, the healthiest EVOOs often have a bitter or peppery quality.

One olive is not like another. Chef Brett LaMott, Chef at Maddalena’s in Dunmuir, California says each oil has a “terroir”—it “tastes like the soil where it grows.” Olives of the same variety may have very distinct flavors, depending on where they’re grown.

Different dishes, different oils. Pair a robust oil with a strong spicy dish, a delicate oil with a light dish.

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LaMott suggests replacing other fats with olive oil. “It’s far better than putting butter on your bread. Just dip your bread in olive oil.”

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Ashley Talmadge is a freelance writer and mother of two boys.

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Entertainment Ongoing

Friday 5

The American West: Photographs of a New Frontier - Nearly 70 photographs from artists like Ansel Adams, Timothy O’Sullivan and Carleton Emmons Watkins will be used to help shape a vision of a land barely known in the Toledo Museum of Art’s newest exhibition.

Through May 15, 2016. Toledo Museum of Art Works on Paper Gallery, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

First Friday on Film - Enjoy a screening of Breathless, directed by Jean Luc Goddard, projected directly from film. 7:30pm. $5/students, faculty, alumni, staff, seniors, military; $10/ GA. University of Toledo Department of Theatre & Film 2801 W. Bancroft St. utoledo.edu

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The 51st Annual Camp and Travel Regional RV Show. Eenthusiasts can view the full range of new RV models and accessories. This year’s show Featuring over 30 exhibitors. Through February 14. 10am-9pm Friday & Saturday, 10am-5pm Sunday. $7/adults, free/ages 12 and under, $5/seniors on Friday only. SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. nwohrv.com

Perrysburg Winterfest 2016

Levis Commons and downtown Perrysburg will come alive with the excitement of winter weather fun. On Saturday in downtown Perrysburg, 20 first-class professional ice carvers will compete for $15,000 of prize money and the 2016 national title. To complement the ice carving competition, there will be numerous ice carvings commissioned by area businesses and organizations on display throughout the weekend. In addition to the ice carvings, there will be a variety of children’s activities at both Winterfest locations. From crafts and princess appearances to story times and scavenger hunts, there will be no shortage of fun for the entire family.

Through February 21. The Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. shopleviscommons.com

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The Price Is Right Live™ This hit interactive stage show gives individuals the chance to “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! Play classic games from television’s longest running and most popular game show from Plinko™, to Cliffhangers™, to The Big Wheel™, and even the fabulous Showcase.

7:30pm. $38.50-$61.

Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org

Celebrate Black History Month and spend the day exploring the works of African American visual and performing artists at The Truth Gallery. This free event includes an exhibition organized to support four Ohio black woman artists who work in diverse media. The artists include: Nora Musu, a Liberian-American artist, Alecia Robinson and Alice Grace, Toledo residents, and April Sunami, a Columbus-based artist and art historian. During the day, music, spoken word, DJ, dance, handson art activities, and Creative Impulse, an African drums group, will perform. Noon-6pm. The Truth Gallery, 1811 Adams St. 614-381-7064. orobs2000@yahoo.com Free

Where Light Goes - Explore contemporary uses of the photographic print through its physical and reproductive properties during the exhibition curated by River House Arts. Featured artists include Trisha Holt (Detroit, MI), Ben Schonberger (Detroit, MI), and Eric Zeigler, who teaches photography and digital media at the University of Toledo. The stunning exhibition of three photographers’ works will showcase different, but equally innovative styles.

Through February 18. Walter E. Terhune Gallery at Owens Community Center for Fine and Performing Arts, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. 567-661-2721. owens.edu

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SATURDAY

Expressions of Femininity Art Exhibition: A Day of Arts and Culture

Selfies; Invitational Student Show - Smartphone-wielding students, grades K-12, have been invited to show off their cell phone self portraits for this fun exhibition. See the art and enjoy the experience, weekdays through February 26. Reception 3-4:30pm Sunday, January 31. Maumee Valley Country Day School Wolfe Gallery, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd. 419-381-1313. mvcds.org

FRIDAY Art House Film Series: “Basquiat” - Art House is

TMA’s ongoing Friday film series that presents feature films and full-length documentaries about artists and museums. This film, about the meteoric rise and death of painter Jean-Michel Basquiat in the New York art scene of the 1980s, was directed by visual artist Julian Schnabel, a personal acquaintance of Basquiat.

7pm. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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Birds of Woodlawn - Each week, document migrating and nesting birds while you explore the natural habitats of Woodlawn. From beginners to experienced birders, all are welcome.

Please bring binoculars and bird guides, if you have them. Note that inclement weather may cancel a walk. 8:30–10:30am. Historic Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com

Tuesday 2 [art]

Drink and Draw - Draw from a live model in the company of other creates. Bring your own beer or wine, ideas and drawing tools.

All media welcome. Ages 21+. 7pm. $10. Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

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Seminar in Ecology - Stimulate your intellectual side by participating in a monthly seminar discussion about ecological concepts. Each seminar will focus on a different ecological concept that is showcased within a particular park. The book club atmosphere will make all knowledge levels feel welcome. A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold will be our guide while exploring modern research taking place in this region. Registration required. 6:30-8:30pm. $7. Farnsworth Metropark, 8505 S. River Rd., Waterville. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

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Spartacus - Awaken your inner gladiator at the showing of the classic award-winning film, Spartacus. Kirk Douglas, stars as a slave, Spartacus, sold to a gladiator trainer.

Spartacus leads a group of slaves to rebel against their owners and the corrupt Roman senate with an end goal, freedom, that every human can identify with. As part of the Silver Screen Classic Film Series. 7:30pm. $5. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-2423490. valentinetheatre.com

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Rite of Spring - Now 100 years after its infamous debut, the raw emotional power of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring is presented to Toledo audiences in collaboration with Toledo Ballet. Ballet Artistic Director, Michael Lang, crafts a program unique to the Peristyle. 8-10pm. $24-$55. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-241-1272. toledosymphony.com

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Out of Hand: on Canvas/in Clay - The handiwork of two Ohio artists will be on display in Hudson Gallery’s newest exhibition.

Matt Wolcott, formerly of Toledo and currently based in Columbus, will debut all new oil canvas works. Wolcott’s large-scale works are physically abstracted, with the artist’s stretching arms creating the large brushstrokes. Also on view are new works by Toledo ceramic artist, Jan Thomas, who molds her material to create emotional, nostalgic images. Opening during the Red Bird Arts District art walk on Friday, February 5 from 6-8pm. Through March 19.

Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St., Sylvania.

419-885-8381. hudsongallery.net

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Toledo Vintage Fashion Fair - Got a flair for fashion with a vintage vantage point? Style yourself silly during the Toledo Vintage Fashion Fair. For two days, local vendors and designers will offer vintage clothing and accessories at Style 5:16 Consignment Boutique at Cricket West. The night begins with a Friday Fashion Show, shopping preview and local food, giving VIPs the first dig of the collection. Saturday is open to the public with free admission. $20 on 6-9pm, Friday, February 5. Free, 10am-5pm, Saturday, February 6. Style 5:16 Consignment Boutique, 3142 Markway Rd. 419-214-0029. style516.com

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51st Mardi Gras Prize Masquerade Party Celebrate Mardi Gras in style during an the evening of dancing and live music from “Alpine Blast”, a group from Milwaukee. Just like in Germany or Switzerland, there will be a “royal” procession featuring a royal court and other royalty, as well

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as a masquerade costume parade with prizes for the best individual, couple and group costumes. Presented by the G.A.F. Society, sponsor of the German-American Festival. 7pm.The Chalet at Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. 419-260-9628.

hope over fear, the presenters will follow the film screening with an informative discussion and Q&A. Registration required. 6-8pm. $5.

577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

Second Annual Toledo International Film Festival - Enjoy the last day of the film festival with screenings of two fantastic films, I Wish (Japanese) 4:30pm and White God (Hungarian) at 7pm. 4:30pm. $8/advance, $10/at the door per film. Ohio Theatre & Events Center 3112 Lagrange St. ohiotheatretoledo.org

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12th ANNUAL Heart and Soul: Caring for Our Community - Help raise awareness for mental illness and help to erase the stigma associated with it. The evening will feature a silent auction with selected items donated by area organizations, businesses and friends of Heart & Soul, a live auction by Karen Rose, dinner, and live musical entertainment. 6:30pm. The Bird Cage, 2nd floor of Fifth Third Field (Corner of Washington and Huron Streets). 419-764-4387. heartandsoultoledo@gmail.com

Sunday 7 [education]

Making the Most of Your Garden - Doug Galbraith, of Galbraith Farms from Petersburg, Michigan, will explain the chores and planning required on his farm for each garden season. Whether he is working on the farm or at the farmer’s market, Doug will share his vast experience of fruit and vegetable gardening and how important working with nature has all been a part of that plan.

Registration required. 2-4pm. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St. 419-872-0305.

577foundation.org

Tuesday 9

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Football Fun - Did you know that Toledo is the birthplace of women’s football, dating back to the 1930s? The Toledo Reign, currently the longest tenured women’s football team in Ohio, will have some of their team members at the Mott Branch Library today! Meet some of the Reign ladies, learn some moves, ask some questions, and have some football fun. All ages are welcome. 6pm. Mott Branch Library, 1085 Dorr St. 419-259-5230. toledolibrary.org

Wednesday 10 [art]

Women and Wine Workshop: Adult Coloring with Watercolors - Take the relaxing activity of adult coloring to the next level by using watercolors to fill in the unique designs on watercolor paper. BYOWine and snacks.

7-9pm. $25. Create Art Studio + Workshop, 422 Louisiana Ave., Suite A, Perrysburg.

419-873-6240. createperrysburg.com

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Climate Hope Goes to the Movies - Join Climate Hope for a screening of Chasing Ice, the 2014 Emmy Award Winning documentary film that features time-lapse photography to show the alarming effects of global warming on glacial ice. Emphasizing solutions and

Thursday 11 Masters Series: David W. Penney with Charles and Valerie Diker - The Toledo Museum of Art’s Masters Series continues with David W. Penney, guest curator of Indigenous Beauty: Masterworks of American Indian Art from the Diker Collection. Penney is Associate Director of Museum Scholarship at the National Museum of the American Indian. 6pm.

Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Friday 12 [comedy]

Bill Engvall - A Grammy nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country. Most recently, Bill was a contestant on season 17 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, and as a fan favorite, he made it to the finals. Bill was part of the enormously successful Blue Collar Comedy concert films, which sold over 9 million units and received a Grammy nomination. 7pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

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Indigenous Beauty: Masterworks of American Indian Art from the Diker Collection Explore the art and artifacts of Native American culture through this special exhibition of over 100 works from diverse North American tribes.

Drawn from the personal collection of New York couple Charles and Valerie Diker, Indigenous Beauty will debut recently acquired works never before available for public viewing.

Through May 8. Exhibition Celebration 6-9pm.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Saturday 13 [music]

Jim Brickman - Ohio native Jim Brickman, a beloved and magnetic force in adult contemporary piano, returns to Toledo for a memorable Valentine’s Day weekend show. The Toledo Symphony is proud to collaborate with him for this concert as he celebrates 20 years and over 7 million in album sales. 8-10pm. $35-$80.

Stranahan Theater. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-241-1272. toledosymphony.com

Sunday 14 [education]

Naturalists Camera Club of Toledo Metroparks partners with the Naturalists Camera Club of Toledo to present photography programs which include a guest speakers, photo instruction, club information and light refreshments. Please visit the NCNP gallery exhibits before or after the program. Everyone is welcome to attend. 2-4pm. Secor Metropark Secor Room, 10001 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com, NaturalistCameraClub.org Free

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Tuesday 16 [literary]

Dinner & Book Discussion - This winter, enjoy Mountains Beyond Mountains, by Tracy Kidder, a powerful and inspiring book that depicts how one person can make a difference with the true story of a gifted man who is in love with the world and has set out to do all he can to cure it. Stop by All Good Things Gift Shop at Lourdes University Hall #211 and pick up a copy. The book will be discussed at this event. Registration required.

5-7:30pm. $10, includes book and dinner.

Regina Hall Conference Room at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-824-3515. sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org

Friday 19 [literary]

Sanger Branch Friends of the Library Book Sale - Browse from a wonderful variety of genres. Through February 21. 1-4:30pm Friday, 9am-4:30pm Saturday, 1-4pm Sunday.

Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. 419-259-5370. toledolibrary.org

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AIA-Toledo Society Lecture: Native North America’s First City with Melissa Baltas-Zych - Learn about the artistic styles of the pre-Columbian Native America city of Cahokia (A.D. 1050-1350), located near modern-day St. Louis. Melissa Baltas-Zych is Assistant Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Toledo. 7pm. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theatre, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Saturday 20 [festival]

Winter Fest - Bring the family to the park and enjoy snowman building, ice skating, curling and broomball throughout Olander Park. Warm up inside with hot chocolate, crafts, storytelling, live music and a Chili Cook Off! Visit the website for more information. 11am-4pm. Olander Park 6930 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.

419-882-8313. olanderpark.com

[miscellaneous]

1930s Game Night - Bring the family or come alone and take this chance to play like it’s 1939. You’ll use the ‘Game Room’ at the Manor House to learn and play parlor games from the early era of the Manor House. no game night is complete without an ice cream sundae. Register online. 4pm. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

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Michael Boyd present an afternoon of art songs.

3pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-800. toledomuseum.org

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[education]

Gardening for Maximum Nutrition - Learn the basic steps to get the most nutritious crops from your gardening efforts (without pesticides). The class is sponsored by the Toledo Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation, dedicated to spreading the good news about the benefits of eating nourishing traditional foods. 6pm. Grace Lutheran Church, 4441 Monroe St. WAPFToledo.org

Thursday 25 [film]

Reel Opinions Film Series with WGTE - Every month the library will screen a different program from WGTE that covers a variety of topics. Discussion to follow, refreshments are provided. 10:30am. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free

Friday 26 [music]

Bach and Berg: Angelic Voices - Stefan Sanderling’s innovative program bridges the divide between the genius of Bach and the haunting brilliance of Alban Berg. These “angelic voices” are brought to life through audience participation and intriguing programmatic juxtaposition.

8pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Sunday 28 [music]

Great Performance in the Great Gallery: Black History Month Celebration organized

by Marion Hayden - Toledo-based soprano, educator, and community organizer Margaret Barron assembles an impressive array of Toledo performers to celebrate Black History Month. 3pm. Toledo Museum of Art Great Gallery, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

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Carve a Cork Bottle Stopper - Finishing a whole bottle of wine is fun, but not always necessary. Preserve your vino with a decorative and useful bottle stopper. Learn how to carve and create a fun topper in this class for beginners. 1-4pm. $24. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg.

419-874-4174. 577foundation.org

Make Marvelous Mail - Design pre-made envelopes with a variety of supplies to create your own mail art. 10am-noon. $25. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

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Great Performances in the Great Gallery: Baritone Ryan DeRyke and Pianist Michael Boyd - Internationally acclaimed Lieder singer Ryan DeRyke and University of Toledo faculty member.

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Rock n’ roll gospel

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, has been a favorite for musical lovers of all faiths since its 1971 premiere. Loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the last week of Jesus’s life on Earth, this exciting musical is both fun, funny and contemplative. Unlike your typical Sunday Church Service, Jesus Christ Superstar draws secular audiences into the well known story with a fresh, contemporary take. With a cast of over 40 individuals, Holland-based 3B Productions is excited to kick off their 11th season and their first ever winter production. For those looking to make an evening out of seeing the musical, enjoy a special wine and cheese buffet for an additional $5, with early theater entrance. 8pm Thursday-Saturday, 2:30pm Sunday. February 11-14. $17/preferred seating, $15/general, $13/students and seniors. The Maumee Indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St. Maumee. 3bproductions.org —AC

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Shrinking Violets and Towering Tiger Lilies Discover seven different stories of women in distress during a staged reading of playwright Tina Howe’s “Shrinking Violets and Towering Tiger Lilies.” 7:30pm. Donations welcome.

The Croswell Opera House Art Gallery, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI. 517-264-7469.

Friday 12

Porgy & Bess - Experience the hardships, humour, and heart of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess from Catfish Row in Charleston, South Carolina. The love story is sure to be a great experience for opera lovers and first timers alike. 7:30pm, Friday, February 12, 2pm, Sunday, February 14. $30-$60.

The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-255-7464. valentinetheatre.com

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Saturday Night Fever, The Musical - The classic disco story comes to life on stage, with legendary hits from the Bee Gees including the classics “Stayin’ Alive,” “Night Fever,” “Jive Talkin,” “ You Should Be Dancing” and “How Deep is Your Love?” 7:30pm. The Valentine Theatre, 410 N. Superior St. $48-$78.

419-242-ARTS. valentinetheatre.com

Friday 19

No Exit - Jean Paul Sartre’s existentialism is brought to the stage during this student directed performance of No Exit. When three people are trapped in a room for eternity, the unfortunate group discovers that sometimes, hell is other people. 7:30pm, Friday-Saturday. 2pm, Sundays. February 19-31, 2628. $15/general, $10/UT Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Seniors, and Military. $8/student, children. The University of Toledo Center for Performing Arts, 1910 W. Rocket Dr. 419-530-ARTS. utoledo.edu

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Seussical - This fantastic family music is based on the books of Dr. Seuss. 8pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday. February 19-21, 26-28. $15/adults, $12/students and seniors. First United Methodist Church, 1526 E. Wooster, Bowling Green. blackswampplayers.org

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Other Desert Cities - Families are complicated, and often differing political views and a longheld family secret can complicate things. Written by American playwright Jon Robin Baitz, this 2011 premiered play was a 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama finalist. 8pm. Price TBA. Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd.

419-205-0409. act419.org

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42nd Street - Follow a small-town dreamer as she makes it to the stage in one of the longest running musicals in Broadway history. 7:30pm Thursday, 8pm Friday & Saturday, 2pm Saturday & Sunday, 7pm Sunday.

Through February 28. $28+. The Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org

Friday 26

All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten - Based on a collection of short essays by minister and author Robert Fulghum, this play reflect how the world would be better if adults followed the basic rules that children are taught— like sharing, being kind, working. 8pm, February 26-27.

2:30pm, February 28. $12-15. Olander Park in the Nederhouser Community Hall, 6930 Sylvania Ave., 419-494-4814. cetc2015@gmail.com, cuttingedgetheatre.org

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Congratulations ProMedica and Ohioans Home Healthcare Named Top Agency of the 2015 HomeCare Elite ProMedica Home Health Care and Ohioans Home Healthcare have been named Top Agencies of the 2015 HomeCare Elite™, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. Now in its tenth year, the HomeCare Elite identifies the top 25 percent of Medicare-certified agencies and highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Winners are ranked according to quality outcomes, patient experience and other performance measures. In order to be considered, an agency must be Medicare-certified and have data for at least one outcome in Home Health Compare.

Scene Dan Kory, Elaine Canning and Sandy & Dave Roberts take their MLiving magazine to Cabo San Lucas

Dr. Jason Peisley - Fairwood Chiropractic Recognized at Conference Hundreds of chiropractors flew into Salt Lake City for the 7th Annual Summit Club Reduce to collaborate and recognize a handful of individuals for their outstanding work in 2015. The Summit featured a special “Showcase Dinner” where among those recognized was Dr. Jason Peisley from Fairwood Chiropractic who has been serving the Toledo community since 2011.

Dr. Todd Singleton and his wife, Nancy Singleton founded Club Reduce in 2008 to help patients lose weight and get healthy. Dr. Peisley uses Club Reduce programs in his clinic to educate his patients about the importance of nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. On the subject of his award, Dr. Peisley comments that, “It was such an honor to be recognized alongside so many great doctors for simply caring about our patients.”

Pat Nowak, Gloria Steinem, Terrie Barricklow, and Cy Dunlap

Prevent Blindness is Awarded $7,500 from the Springfield Foundation The Ohio Affiliate of Prevent Blindness has received a $7,500 grant from the Springfield Foundation to support its Healthy eyes program in Clark County.

Prevent Blindness is the state’s leading volunteer nonprofit public health organization dedicated to prevent blindness and preserve sight. It provides direct services to more than 800,000 Ohioans and educates consumers about what they can do to protect and preserve their sight.

Individuals interested in learning more about the Healthy eyes program can visit pbohio.org or call 800-301-2020.

Unity Day with Latoya Armour, Deshanna and Carolyn Alexander

Jim Slattery, Suzanne Stammer, Stayce Fowler and Todd Watson at M’Osteria

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