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Unison Health Receives Donation

Huntington Bank recently presented Unison Health with the ultimate holiday gift: a $15,000 donation to Unison’s Recovery House Facility, which is set to open this month. The 16-bed unit provides a safe place for people facing addiction during the most crucial first step of recovery —detox. The facility also allows those going through recovery to share the experience with others going through the same struggles. Learn more about Unison Health’s programs at unisonhealth.com.

Off the Beaten Path

Spend an enjoyable day at the Toledo Museum of Art and beat the wintertime blues. If you are looking to try museums off the beaten path, we have a few suggestions. But also visit the Blair Museum of Lithophanes, where you can see these beautiful, delicate pieces up close (lithophanemuseum. org). Also check out the Wolcott House Museum Complex if you are in the mood to take a tour and hear about the haunted history of the place (wolcotthouse.org). Another suggestion is the National Museum of The Great Lakes, a maritime museum with six exhibit galleries and hands-on activities for all history buffs (inlandseas.org). —EH

Seed Swap

Can’t wait for spring to finally be here? Get in the spirit of spring gardening at the 15th Annual Seed Swap hosted by Toledo GROWs. The workshop begins at 1pm and includes instruction on canning, making jam, and growing berries. Activities for children, a raffle, and lots of delicious food are just some of the things available at this event. Every attendee gets five free seed packs, and everyone is welcome to bring more for trading (just make sure your seeds are from 2017 and after). Seeds are also available with a 50 cent donation. 12pm-3pm. Saturday, February 23.

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419-720-8714. toledogrows.org. —EH

Disability Dialog Launch

The Ability Center of Greater Toledo recently launched its Disability Dialog awareness campaign to promote community-centered, collaborative efforts to make Toledo the most disability-friendly place in the U.S. The effort includes the creation of disabilitydialog.com, a site that encourages discussion about ways to be make Toledo more inclusive for those with disabilities. Community members can connect and explore topics like accessible facilities, education, employment, housing, and more.

MLK Kitchen Awarded Grant

Toledo Community Foundation’s Stranahan Supporting Foundation has awarded a $35,000 grant to the Martin Luther King Kitchen for the Poor, an organization that has been served our community for over 50 years. The funds were awarded to aid the organization’s mission to provide meals for the hungry, a mission they fulfill by serving up to 200 meals per day. To learn more about the kitchen or to make a donation, visit kitchenforthepoor.org.

Go Red Toledo

A woman dies every 80 seconds because of heart disease, a scary statistic that continues to call the Go Red movement to action. The American Heart Association’s Toledo Northwest Ohio Division is hosting the Toledo Go Red for Women Luncheon and Health Expo, an opportunity to bring awareness about how heart disease affects women, to promote healthy living and healthcare access, continue research, and encourage women in STEM. $100. 10am-1pm. Friday, February 8. Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel. 444 N. Summit St. 419-740-6015. ahatoledo. ejoinme.org. —EH

American Frame Honors TSA

American Frame has given the Toledo School for the Arts the Employee’s Choice Award that includes a $1,000 donation from the company. This is the first year that American Frame has given the award, part of their new arts funding initiative where employees select an organization that supports art in the community. TSA, with classes in music, dance, theatre, and visual arts, offers youth an opportunity for self-expression and enrichment. Props to TSA for this well-deserved award!

No Fines, No Fear

As of January 1, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library system went fine-free. TLCPL eliminated all overdue fees to increase accessibility to library materials, a move that many libraries are making so that low-income residents don’t hesitate to use library resources. TLCPL always seeks to be a place where everyone in the community can access information regardless of socioeconomic status. Learn more about a no-fines policy at toledolibrary.org/policies/nofines. —EH

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Looking for a fun way to get some winter exercise during the winter and feel like a kid again? One Sea Skate is your answer. The synthetic ice rink is located along the riverfront between Fifth Third Bank and Renaissance Hotel.

For those without skates, the rink offers $2 rentals, and they sharpen skates for $1. Enjoy the chilly weather with a view of the Maumee River and downtown’s beautiful architecture. $2-5. SeaSkate. 550 N. Summit St. 419-346-8005. oneseaskate.com. —EH

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Profiles What is the top thing on your bucket list? (laughs) I’ve done just about everything! (One of the things he’s proud of: being trained by one of the managers of The Beatles to be a mime, a skill he uses in workshops with youth).

Bill Geha

Helping local youth overcome addiction and bullying

By Erin Holden Drug counselor and retired teacher Bill Geha remembers the pain of being a kid who was told he would never fulfill his dream. “When I was growing up, I had a stuttering problem,” Geha, the drug counselor for Springfield and Sylvania Schools, said. “I couldn’t talk. Kids made fun of me and would mimic me.”

When he told his teacher about his career goals, she said he should just work in a factory because he’d never be able to talk in front of a group. That stung, but it didn’t stop Geha from working to overcome his speech impediment.

“I started calling the operator on the telephone to practice talking,” he said. “By 1990 I was at a world conference speaking in front of 15,000 people. Nancy Reagan was in the audience.” Geha met her at the event. She was a person he admired for her work in helping children.

Working with students over the years has led Geha to develop a great empathy for young people. He co-founded the America’s Pride Drug Prevention Team and the Peace Project (an anti-bullying campaign). He has no shortage of stories about the young people he has helped to overcome addictions and bullying experiences. Those students often stay in touch with him, sharing stories of their own successes in helping others.

“With kids that are struggling, I ask them what they love to do,” said Geha, 73, of Sylvania. “I have kids that have made poor choices or were struggling with bullying that today are leaders. I look for the best in all kids.”

Is there a part of your job you find particularly challenging?

Things changing, like cocaine coming back now. The devastation of working with kids whose parents are struggling with addiction as well. I’m also on the suicide prevention committee for Lucas County, and it can be tough to hear about kids feeling so alone.

What do you like to do in your spare time? I have 14 grandkids. Our four children are all teachers. Every Sunday we have dinner together. It’s a great tradition.

What advice would you give to the younger you? Never give up.

Who would you most like to meet (living or dead)? Mother Teresa. She went into the ghettos and touched people’s lives.

What inspires you in your day-to-day life? The fact that so many kids I’ve worked with are doing well today.

To contact Geha about leading a workshop, efforts in drug prevention or anti-bullying campaigns email him at wag43560@aol.com.

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“That’s always a concern, especially if you are recently widowed,” says Waters. “That can be a problem because there could be the presumption that you might have a settlement from life insurance, and you might be vulnerable (to those seeking to take advantage).”

If your last dating experiences involved hanging out with people in your inner circle, like at church or people you met through friends, “ghosting” might be a new concept.

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Tips for finding romance offline While it’s true that more and more people are finding love through online dating sites and apps, there are plenty of other options that might suit you better.

Try these tips for making a romantic connection. ♥ Join a club to meet someone with like interests ♥ Get more involved in your place of worship ♥ Say “Yes!” to more invites to parties and get-togethers. You might meet someone through a mutual friend. ♥ Volunteer for a cause you care about where people work together in groups. This is a great way to bond over a shared passion.

♥ Don’t be afraid to strike up a conversation while running errands. You never know who you’ll meet and make a connection with.

It could be at the grocery store, at the pharmacy, or while you are out for a walk in the park.

♥ Be confident. Take time to look your best. This could be the day you meet your partner! This isn’t as superficial as it may sound – when we look put together, we feel a self-esteem boost. ♥ Above all, make sure that you are open to sharing what you have to offer, while still being safe about getting to know new people in public places.

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Don’t rush it

Waters cautions that it is important to take things slow and not take setbacks personally. Though she also acknowledges that it’s easier said than done. She advises that online daters have “appropriate expectations. Don’t internalize these things, which can be hard if you’ve experienced rejection from a divorce or deep loss with death of a partner.” For these reasons, Waters recommends to her clients that they wait for at least a year after a marriage ends before dating again.

“It can be a really exciting time for somebody, but also anxiety-provoking,” she says, adding that she might sound like a real downer on this subject; on the contrary, she thinks expanding the dating pool through online dating and apps is a good thing.

Waters does point out that along with emotional caution should always come attention to maintaining your personal safety. This includes alcohol use in moderation, meeting in public places, and always practicing safe sex when things get to that level. Waters explains that it is far too common for people over 50 to be less cautious about STD prevention because there is no risk of pregnancy. After being married for years, some people might have a difficult time being cautious with intimacy, but that is vital in order to maintain sexual health.

The best thing about online dating?

For Waters, she finds that it is easier for people to find common interests.

“That’s certainly a benefit of these sites and apps,” she says. “You can really narrow down your criteria.”

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One of the most popular (and free) dating sites is Plenty of Fish, where two local couples found love. For Jon and Barbara Hutson of Whitehouse, the match felt right from the moment they met. A friend of Jon’s, who had herself experienced success with the site, assisted him in setting up a profile.

“I woke up next to her one morning and said, ‘Honey, I reckon we ought to get hitched.”

“I saw Barb’s profile and it took me three days to email her,” Jon said. “I emailed her and we started talking.”

As it turns out, he needn’t have been worried. From their very first date at the Toledo Zoo’s Lights Before Christmas, they clicked. Two years later, they got engaged.

“I woke up next to her one morning and said, ‘Honey, I reckon we ought to get hitched.’” He proposed soon after that at a cookout where they were surrounded by family and friends. Jon’s advice is to simply put yourself out there. “You never know,” he said. “You could find the perfect match.”

Chad Grycza of Toledo wasn’t nervous about trying online dating. Along with Plenty of Fish, he tried eHarmony and Christian Mingle. Grycza

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found all three of the sites to be more or less the same, though eHarmony was the best at narrowing down specific traits in a potential partner. It was with Plenty of Fish, though, that he met his now fiancé Amanda Sheldon.

Their mutual love of Michigan football is what led him to propose.

“I rented out the entire stadium at the University of Michigan for a couple of hours,” Grycza said. That’s where he got down on one knee and asked her the big question.

Sheldon said Grycza was the first date she met online, though she did have conversations with others through Plenty of Fish before that.

She warns that sometimes you might get some rather bold requests. “If they ask you for nude pictures right way, they probably aren’t looking for a relationship,” she points out. She said it is just as important for online daters to be safe with judging a person’s intentions and meeting in a public place as it is with any other kind of dating. She seconds Waters’ advice, that it is important to communicate for a while online before meeting in person.

Modern dating can certainly feel like the Wild West, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy it. As long as you manage your expectations and, most importantly, prioritize your safety, it can be very fulfilling. “I think it’s a good thing,” says Waters. “The cautions we have for younger people about safety are the same cautions I would have for people in their 50s (and older) who are using apps for dating.”

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Odesky’s Toledo legacy reaches beyond politics Remembered as an election prognosticator

by Jeff McGinnis

The late Stan Odesky had a phrase that he recited to people who sought his guidance - and there were many people who wanted the his advice.

“He would tell everybody that they should follow the ‘orthogonal implicit decision-making process,’” said Bonnie Berland, Stan’s daughter and current president of Stanford H. Odesky and Associates. It sounded like a very wise and knowing kind of philosophy. It was also completely invented by Odesky himself. “It was a made-up word, that had nothing to do with anything. Just words put together to sound brilliant. And he used that term often,” Berland said with a laugh.

The vast majority of Odesky’s professional life, however, was spent strictly analyzing facts. Until his passing on December 20 at the age of 81, Odesky was an respected part of Toledo politics, and a most recognizable face on election nights. For decades, Odesky’s expertise at polling and analysis made him a fixture of election coverage on 13abc, where his ability to predict the winners was considered second to none. “[He was] proud that the candidates would call him and listen to him, and even when he stopped predicting on TV, the news stations, still, around election time would come to the house and interview him, just to hear what he had to say,” Berland relates. “It was always important to him, because Toledo was so important to him, to have his finger on the pulse of local politics.”

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Strong for Toledo

Indeed, Odesky’s life and career read like a love letter to his hometown. A graduate of Scott High School, Odesky earned his graduate and master’s degrees from the University of Toledo. His master’s thesis, entitled “An Analysis of the Opinions of Toledo Residents Concerning Toledo,” began a lifetime of interest in surveying and interpreting the opinions of Glass City residents.

“He always loved our town, and that was first and foremost. I think he was a proud Toledo guy first, and a family man first. He always talked about his wife and his daughters. And business was second,” said Mike Hart, president and CEO of marketing and advertising agency Hart Inc. “Stan was really a larger than life kind of guy,” Hart said. “I worked

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with Stan for literally my whole business career, which spans 35 years.

And I always admired Stan, first, as a proud Toledoan.”

A well researched career

Odesky spent 25 years working for National Family Opinion before founding his own firm in 1986.

Over the past three decades the firm has conducted research and surveys for businesses and political figures throughout the area.

In 2012, Odesky began to reduce his involvement in the day-to-day operations of Stanford H. Odesky and Associates, taking a position as company chairman. But his zest for life and the things he loved never faded. He was a fervent fan of UT sports and had season tickets for UT Women’s Basketball games. He was involved in the Symphony and the Toledo Opera. He collected stamps as a pasttime.

“He called the grandkids ‘The Fab Five,’” Berland said. “That was the passion of his, attending all their activities.”

Though Toledo politics may feel a loss with his absence, Odesky’s work and philosophy - that good old “orthogonal implicit decision-making process” -- will continue on. His firm continues the work that he dedicated his life to, his daughter Bonnie continuing at the helm.

“Toledo has got a good one still in Bonnie Berland,” Hart said. “Bonnie is a sharp research person as well, and so we’re blessed to have Bonnie carry on that legacy.”

As for Berland, as she looks back on the remarkable path her father forged, she said that his most lasting lessons could be found beyond his life’s work.

“Just doing what you want to do, when you want to do it, and helping people along the way,” Berland said, those were lessons she learned from her father.

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During that time DeVona’s mother “got the worst beating of her life that almost killed her,” she explains. Her mother’s abuser found her at a friend’s house and physically assaulted her.

The staff at Bethany House came to get her and provided the help she needed.

Having lived at Bethany House as a child, Smith now provides an invaluable perspective as a Board Chair.

“I wanted to give back,” she said.

“Without them, I don’t really know what would have happened.”

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Founded in 1984, Bethany House is one of only three long-term domestic violence shelters in Ohio. Escaping from an abusive situation is a long process, Bethany House Executive Director Deidra Lashley said. “When someone leaves an abuser, that’s the most dangerous time,” Lashley said.

“From the time they walk out the door, during the whole first year or two, their risk is high for being hurt or killed.”

Bethany House is in an undisclosed location with secure, apartment-style living. Many survivors come there with children and often with custody battles. According to Lashley, many abusers will use a prolonged legal

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Health Most American adults get enough Vitamin D without supplements DEAR MAYO CLINIC:

It seems that vitamin D is always in the news.

Why is it so important, and does the average person need a vitamin D supplement?

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tial nutrient that your body requires primarily to build strong bones.

It does this by helping your body absorb and maintain adequate levels of two other nutrients important to bone health - calcium and phosphate.

You get most of your vitamin D from sunlight. When ultraviolet (UV) rays hit your skin - particularly midday - it triggers production of vitamin D. People in climates with more sunlight tend to get more exposure than do those in climates with less sunlight.

Certain foods - fortified foods, such as milk and cereal, and fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna and mackerel - also provide vitamin D. Chemical reactions in your liver and kidneys transform vitamin D into forms that your body can use.

In general, adults should consume 600 international units of vitamin D a day. That goes up to 800 international

units a day for those over 70. National survey data indicate that most Americans don’t get enough vitamin D through their diets. However, the data also indicate that average blood levels of vitamin D are above what’s considered necessary for good bone health.

This implies that most American adults get enough vitamin D - most likely through sun exposure.

Deficiency disorders

Severe and prolonged vitamin D deficiency is known to cause bone mineralization disorders such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Conditions such as these can lead to soft bones, aching muscles, painful movement and fractures. Vitamin D deficiency also may contribute to osteoporosis.

Although numerous studies have reported results associating vitamin D deficiency with various other diseases and conditions - such as fa-

tigue, depression, chronic pain, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, infections, metabolic issues and cancer - clinical trials of vitamin D supplements in people with these conditions generally have failed to show benefit. This implies that a lack of vitamin D probably isn’t causing these conditions. Some experts argue that rather than being a cause of these kinds of illnesses, vitamin D deficiency may be a biological marker for them, signaling the presence of inflammatory processes related to the disease or condition.

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Come out of winter hibernation for the Toledo Metroparks Snowshoe Pop-Ups, a snowshoeing adventure that (as the name suggests) might pop up on short notice at various metroparks in the area. What better way to get your cardio in than to showshoe through a scenic park? To stay informed, sign up for emails at the parks website and register for free with the code 105514501.

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Dini ng out Ventura’s

Mexican food and margaritas in friendly surrounds

By Susan Gibney Ventura’s is the Mexican version of Cheers, Boston’s iconic pub. “It’s a neighborhood place where everyone knows your name,” said restaurant president Valerie Scott of Holland, who works alongside her father Alfred Mundt, who has owned the restaurant for the past 34 years.

The building’s shell was erected in the early 1900s and the interior has been remodeled several times. A quaint, outdoor patio was added in 2001.

“When people come to Ventura’s they’ve sought us out – we are not on the beaten path. We are tucked away in the middle of a couple of neighborhoods,” Scott said. “For years, we were in the middle of nowhere. We joke that all the housing developments built up around us so they could be closer to Ventura’s!”

Scott’s daughter, Kristen, 28, has worked at Ventura’s since she was 16, beginning as a busser then as a cashier, waitress and now in training as a manager. “I do hope she can carry on the legacy,” Scott says of Kristen.

Margarita experts

The restaurant is known for its margaritas - Toledo City Paper voted Ventura’s Toledo’s Best Margarita six years in a row. The recipe is a secret, Scott maintains.

When visiting the restaurant, it’s not uncommon to wait up to two hours for a table on a weekend night.

“Ventura’s is always packed, even on weekday nights,” said Sylvania resident Jami Quillen. “It’s the first place our family goes for all special occasions, and it’s always where outof-town guests want to go. It just has that lively atmosphere; the staff is friendly and the margaritas are to die for!”

Mexican food, with an American touch

The locally sourced cuisine is Mexican/American, according to Valerie. “It’s not authentic, but it’s great Mexican food, with an American touch,” she said. “People in Toledo have obviously loved it for years.”

On a recent visit, most of the guests in our party ordered traditional Mexican dishes like bean burritos, fajitas and tacos – all fare was served in generous portions, covered in cheese. Those that ordered American choices were pleased with the burgers, wraps and BBQ Baby Back Ribs, bathed in a spicy marinade, then charbroiled.

An unexpected new item, barbequed pork sliders, presented on lightly toasted Hawaiian buns filled with shredded pork and jalapenopineapple coleslaw , then drizzled with housemade tangy sauce, are delicious little gems.

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And, every visit to this popular cantina should include a taste of the Cajun spices included in a number of menu items. On the appetizer menu, Queso Blanco is a white cheese mixture with added Cajun Chicken will have you thinking about your next visit. Try Cajun spices with main entrees, too. Shrimp, chicken, crab and seafood Cajun enchiladas all fold the named ingredients into an enticing, delicate white sauce.

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Ventura’s is a welcoming and familiar spot where personal service comes first. “We pride ourselves on our friendly staff, great food and excellent margaritas,” Scott said.

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“The IRS does not call you up out the blue to tell you that you owe back taxes.” ­­— Richard Eppstein, BBB of Northwest Ohio

The Silent Crime

Common scams aimed at senior citizens

By Jeff McGinnis Nobody wants to admit that they got fooled. Taken advantage of. Bamboozled. Scammed.

Unfortunately for older members of our community, there have never been more avenues for financial con artists to try and swindle them out of their money. From phone scams, to visits at home, to the ever-growing threat of online phishing, elderly Americans have to remain on guard like never before.

It can be especially embarrassing for older citizens to come forward after being scammed. According to a New York State study cited by USA Today in 2017, for every case of financial exploitation that is reported, as many as 43 go unreported.

“Seniors have always been a target for the criminals, the con artists, the

Common scams Because they are so rarely reported, financial confidence crimes are considered “low risk” and can be aimed at wealthy and low-income individuals alike. Here are just some of the most common varieties of scams and how to recognize them.

Health Insurance: Because anyone over 65 is eligible for Medicare, scam artists often will pose as a Medicare agent asking for personal and financial information.

scammers,” said Richard Eppstein, president of the Better Business Bureau of Northwestern Ohio and Southeastern Michigan.

“The methods they use have changed, the technology has changed, but the situation with seniors remains the same, and that is, they tend to be more trusting, they tend to be more willing to listen.”

Helping others According to Justin Moor, VP of planning and program development at the Area Office on Aging, the lack of reporting makes it all the more crucial that individuals who feel they have been scammed take the step to report the crime.

IRS: A robocall claims that an individual owes a large amount that needs to be paid immediately. Calls often appear genuine thanks to “spoofing” manipulating caller ID to mask the caller’s true identity. “The IRS does not call you up out the blue to tell you that you owe back taxes,” Eppstein said. “But when you look at the caller ID, you tend to trust that.

And it is a swindle. You must never trust caller ID.” Lottery: “Somebody calls them to inform them that they are the winner of a lottery that they didn’t even purchase a ticket for, and they need to

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“There’s a lot of older adults that feel embarrassed or ashamed that they were taken advantage of by somebody,” Moor said. “And they oftentimes don’t report it because of that, the crime that was done against them. And sometimes these predators who are going after older adults and their money prey on that, that fear and that embarrassment and that sense of shame.”

The sheer number of scams targeted at seniors has skyrocketed with advancements such as robocalling and “spoofing” -- falsifying data to appear as someone they are not, whether in digital form or via caller ID. “What the seniors don’t understand is, the technology is even more effective at swindling them and fooling them than it’s ever been in the past,” Eppstein said. front some money for taxes or something along those lines, before they can get the proceeds from their winnings,” Moor said.

Home Repair: A con artist visits the home of an elderly individual claiming to be a repairman who sees a problem on their property -- leaky roof, cracked driveway -- and that they can easily fix it for an up-front payment. They then leave after minimal or no work on the supposedly important issue.

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Beyond a desire to catch the individuals who worked to swindle them out of their money, Moor said victims who come forward can help protect other individuals from the same fate.

“They are just allowed to continue to do that to somebody else when it doesn’t get reported. So we try to get the word out to older adults -- if this does happen to you, don’t let a sense of shame or embarrassment become a barrier to you reporting this. Because when you report it, you really are helping out another older adult who otherwise might fall victim to the same criminal,” Eppstein adds.

Staying on guard

In every case, it’s always a good idea to simply keep one’s guard up when dealing with an individual you don’t know well. Never divulge personal information on an incoming phone call. Never allow unsolicited individuals into your home. Ask for identification and verify that they are who they claim to be.

“Never indicating that you live alone, is another big one. Asking the caller for the name of their business organization or telephone number, and then calling to verify the information that the person is giving,” Moor said.

And if you receive an automatic call -- one that asks you to press one or two to get more information, or even to “opt out” of receiving further calls -- do not press anything, Eppstein said. You are giving the scammers the very information they are looking for.

“These calls come by the billions, just in huge random numbers, every five seconds. Millions and millions of these are thrown at random Americans, and the criminals don’t know who they’re calling, they’re just throwing that out there.

But if you press either 1 or 2, you are signaling them that it is a live number.”

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victims’ own flesh and blood. Con artists claiming to be grandchildren or other relatives needing cash immediately -often bolstered by details the scammers learned by monitoring the social media accounts of their victims.

Internet Fraud: Older adults may not be as tech-savvy as their younger family members, and may be more easily fooled by pop-up window scams claiming to be anti-virus software or emails phishing for personal information. “It’s just another front door, if you will -- a virtual one that people can come knocking on to try to gain entry to the older adult’s pocketbook,” Moor said.

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Maumee Senior Center, 2430 S. Detroit Ave., Maumee 419-893-1994. maumeeseniorcenter.com Free

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The Art Scene of Teenage Basquiat Contemporary Art Toledo presents this group exhibition showcasing the scene around Jean-Michel Basquiat’s pre-fame years in New York, along with Sara Driver’s documentary Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat. On view through March 22. 11:30am-7pm Monday and Wednesday, and 10am-7pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Terhune Art Gallery of Owens Community College. 567-661-7081.

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Giveaways, photo scavenger hunts and and FCA Ride & Drive event are included in the schedule. $6-$8. 3-9pm Thursday, noon-9pm Friday, 10am-9pm Saturday, and 10am-5pm Sunday. SeaGate Convention Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. toledoautoshow.org

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Film Discussion Watch a screening of the 90’s film followed by a live conversation and Q&A with actor John Cusack who will discuss his career and the making of the film. VIP seating is available and includes a post-show photo op. $52-$72/GA, $153/VIP. 7:30pm. Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

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Hollywood is transported to Toledo as attendees walk the red carpet and indulge in fine food from local eateries, live entertainment and music by DJ Rob Sample and Not Fast Enuff. Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross of Northwest Ohio. $125.

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Every Wednesday, 1:45-3:45pm.

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Line Dancing: Intermediate

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Hunt Senior Center, 2121 Garden Lake Dr. 419-385-2595. mlhunt.weconnect.com [sports]

50+ Basketball Open Court

Shoot some hoops with other semi-competitive players. Drop in games begin at 7pm every Thursday. East Toledo Senior Center, 1001 White St. 419-691-2254. etfc.org Free

Exhibition Opening & Free Admission - “For Comfort & Con-

venience: Public Charity in Ohio by Way of the Poor Farm” documents life in Ohio’s first mental health hospitals and the struggles faced by the countless inmates from the early 1800s to the mid 1900s. First Fridays are free admission. 10am-4pm. Wood County Historical Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-3520967. woodcountyhistory.org Free

[talks & lectures]

Author Dr. Kelsey Crowe - The author will discuss her research and social work. Her book “There is No Good Card for This” explores how to balance relationships in times of emotional distress. 8am-noon.

Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419517-8950. lordes.edu Free [music]

It’s Friday Music - Pianist Omaldo Per-

ez will accompany singer Sonia Perez for an evening of romantic standards, showtunes and more. 6:30-8:30pm.

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

SATURDAY 2

[dance] [music]

Black History Month: DJOBI Wake Up Ensemble - Musician Emmanuel

Dojobi will perform with his ensemble.

Wake Up specializes in West African music and song. 1-2pm. Kent Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd.

419-259-5340. toledolibrary.org Free

THURSDAY 7

[talks & lectures]

Lake Erie Boomers: Grandparents, Opiates & Aging - Sam Burnett and Dr.

Nancy Ore will present a discussion while you enjoy lunch. (Purchase food at your own expense.) Noon-1pm.

Uncle John’s Pancake House, 3131 Secor Rd. 419-536-9442. lakeerieboomers.com Free

FRIDAY 8 [festival]

Winterfest Chillabration - Downtown

Bowling Green comes alive with winter fun including an ice garden and ice carving, a winter market, carriage rides and live entertainment. All day Friday and Saturday, 2.9. Downtown Bowling Green, Wooster & Main St., Bowling Green. 800-866-0046. winterfestbgohio.com Free CONTINUED ON P.22

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SATURDAY 9 [education]

Assistive App Workshop

Bittersweet Farms, a nonprofit working with children and adults with developmental disabilities, will host an educational program on assistive technology. 10:30-noon.

Bittersweet Farms, 12660 Archbold Whitehouse Rd., Whitehouse.

419-875-6989. bittersweetfarms.com Free [music]

Bobby G and the Third Street Cigar Band - Accomplished

blues musician Bobby G. makes a rare appearance with his band.

6:30pm. The Pub at Paula Brown Shop, 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com

SUNDAY 10 [art]

Introduction to Pastels - Get a

brief introduction to oil and soft pastels used for creating lush landscapes, portraits, still life and more. Beginners welcome. $38.

1-3:30pm. Art Supply Depo, 29 South St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

[education] [music]

Black History Month Performance - Margaret Barron

hosts this musical and poetic exploration of African American history and focuses on the theme of “Black Migrations.” 3pm.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-245-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

FRIDAY 15

SUNDAY 17

History of Toledo Botanical

Painting with Acrylic Materials

[talks & lectures] Take a guided ‘virtual’ tour of the gardens and estate and learn more about the history surrounding it.

9-11am. Franciscan Center, Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-517-8950. lordes.edu

TUESDAY 12

[talks & lectures]

TED Talk with Rebecca Onie

Wiewel will discuss her work in the field of Archeology. $10-$15.

11am-1pm. Franciscan Center, Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. 419-517-8950. lordes.edu

[talks & lectures]

Tour Through Time - Rebecca

The talk will cover “What Americans Agree On When It Comes To Health,” based on her work and research. Noon-1pm. Franciscan Center, Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-517-8950. lourdes.edu

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SATURDAY 16

[health] [fundraisers]

4th Hot Cocoa Run/Walk - Walk

[talks & lectures]

Lake Erie Boomers: Getting to the Heart of Healthcare - Erica Green (Ohio Home Health) will discuss healthcare in today’s modern world. (Purchase food at your own expense.) Noon-1pm.

Uncle John’s Pancake House, 3131 Secor Rd. 419-536-9442. lakeerieboomers.com Free

the one mile trail with the family or go for the challenging 5 mile run. After, enjoy hot cocoa by the fireside. Hosted by the Sylvania Community Action Team. Register in advance. $20-$35. 9am.

Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-882-8313. sylvaniascat.org

[art]

Instructor Jules Webster leads a interactive painting demonstration using various forms of acrylics and technique. $50. 12:30-4pm. Art Supply Depo, 29 South St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

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[health] [talks & lectures]

Promedica Safety Education: Connected Care - A monthly

wellness presentation will be hosted at Genesis Village. Learn about taking medications and staying healthy in the winter months.

10:15am. Genesis Village, 2429 S. Reynolds Rd. 419-720-1286. promedica.org Free

[culinary] [education]

Cooking Course - Visit the Ebeid Institute located above the Market on the Green grocery for an hour long cooking course. 5-6pm.

Promedica Ebeid Institute, 1806 Madison Ave. 567-585-0201. promedica.org/events

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[dance]

[music] [education]

Zuzu African Acrobats - Watch

Portraits of Tatum - New Works

Writers Series presents staged readings and stories of Toledo legendary jazz pianist and composer, Art Tatum. 7pm. TMA Glass Pavilion, 2444 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

the performance set to music. Zuzu has performed international in over 25 countries. $5. 5:30pm. Franciscan Center, Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-517-8950. lourdes.edu

SATURDAY 23 [music] [drinks]

[festival]

Fire & Ice Festival - This three day

Hemingway Night - Sample some

[education] [talks & lectures]

[music] [education]

festival will feature ice sculptures, circus performances, crafts, food and more. Prices vary. 5-7pm. Also, 5-9pm Friday, 2/22 and noon-9pm Saturday, 2/23. Promenade Park, 400 Water St. 419-245-3357. promedica.org

Naturalist Lecture - Matthew

Schumar (Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative) will discuss ongoing efforts to retain habitats and sustainable environments for migrating birds and natives species. 7pm.

Lake Erie Center, 6200 Bayshore Rd., Oregon. 419-530-8360. utoledo.edu/nsm/lec Free [dance]

Dances from the Motherland

Elev8ted Productions will perform and discuss the meanings behind African dance. 4-5pm.

Locke Library, 703 Miami St. 419-259-5310. toledolibrary.org Free

[talks & lectures]

Lake Erie Boomers: Out of This World Subject - Dr. Torn Yang

presents an informative and entertaining lecture. (Purchase food at your own expense.) Noon-1pm Uncle John’s Pancake House, 3131 Secor Rd. 419-536-9442. lakeerieboomers.com Free

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THURSDAY 28

Caregiver Support: Estate Planning - Advocates for Basic

Lake Erie Boomers: Turning Old Into New - Hear about renovation

[education]

[talks & lectures]

Legal Equality will answer common questions about estate planning.

6-8pm. Heatherdowns Library, 3265 Glanzman. Mrs. Jennifer Forshey at 419-725-6983. areaofficeonaging.com Free

of the Historic Kerr House in Grand Rapids over lunch. (Purchase food at your own expense.) Noon-1pm.

Uncle John’s Pancake House, 3131 Secor Rd. 419-536-9442. lakeerieboomers.com Free

of the writer’s favorite cocktails and celebrate his love for Cuba and rum. Tumbao Bravo will perform.

Prices vary. 6pm. The Pub at Paula Brown Shop, 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100. paulabrownshop.com

Black History Month: Sacred Steel Band - Steel-guitarist Del

Grace will perform a live set of music, based on African-American gospel traditions. 1-2pm. West Toledo Library, 1320 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-259-5290. toledolibrary.org Free [misc]

15th Toledo Seed Swap - Toledo

GROWS hosts its annual event where thousands gather to attend free workshops related to gardening and nutrition along with shopping hundreds of seed vendors, and gardening displays. Attendees will receive five free seed tickets.

Additional tickets are 50 cents.

Noon-3pm. Scott High, 2400 Collingwood Blvd.

419-720-8714. toledogrows.org Free

[film]

Jewish Film Club: Shalom Bollywood - The documentary fol-

lows Indian actors from the Jewish community in the early days of Bollywood film. $7. 7pm. Franciscan Center, Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania.

419-517-8950. lordes.edu 419-724-0362. jewishtoledo.org

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Theater

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Rhythm of drums

Sensational, energetic, unique and innovative; STOMP the Broadway play is all about the sounds of percussion using unconventional instruments.

Eight members take over the stage using objects like garbage cans, brooms, and matchboxes to produce renowned drumming music. $34-$89.

7:30pm Monday, February 25 and Tuesday, February 26.

Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-381-8851. stranahantheater.com ––CP

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An opéra comique

A masterpiece by Georges Bizet originating in 1875 comes to the stage this month. Carmen, the beloved French Opera featuring spoken dialogue and arias, will be performed by the Toledo Opera.

Seductive and fierce “cigarette girl” Carmen connects to soldier Don José, who ultimately falls head over heels for her. Their relationship introduces complications, ensures plenty of drama along the way. $50$100. 7:30pm Friday, February 8 and 2pm Sunday, February 10. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-255-7464. toledoopera.org

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Twelfth Night - The students of

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Toledo School for the Arts perform one of Shakespeare’s best-known comedies where character Viola poses as a man to enter the service of Duke Orsino. $10/students and seniors, $16/adults. 7pm.

Additional showtimes 7pm Saturday, 2/2 and 2:30pm Sunday, 2/3. Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. ts4arts.org

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is interrogated by police about his writing when it bears an eerie resemblance to a series of recent child murders. Not suitable for all ages. $10-$18. 7:30pm showtimes February 1 and 2, and 8-9, and 2pm February 3 and 10. University of Toledo Department of Theatre & Film, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2202. utoledo.tix.com

venture combines classic opera and humorous antics of three rednecks.

Written by Julliard-trained opera veteran Matthew Lord with music by award-winning composer Craig Bohmler. $20-$35. 7:30-9:30pm.

The River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe, MI. 734-242-7722. riverraisincentre.org

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of any age have what it takes to be funny. Unlock the secrets of improvisational comedy during this six-week course. Prerequisite to other Improv courses at the Rep. $125. Classes run 1-3:30pm Sundays 2/10 - 3/17.

Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org

[theater]

The Pillowman - A fiction writer

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Songs for our Sister: 10th Anniversary Celebration

Photos by Christine Senack

The Toledo School for the Arts vocal jazz scholarship program was celebrated with a concert on January 13 featuring TSA alums, current students, and Ramona Greg and Mare Black.

Collins as the emcee.

Standing: Tierra Raiti, Reuben Hagedorn, and Grace Smith.

Seated: Isabella Weik, Ramona Collins and Ben Scheiber.

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1. Retired 2. Resisting being taken?

3. Academic term 4. Poivre’s tablemate 5. Statue of Liberty architect 6. One of 640 in a square mile 7. Top suits 8. Tom’s mate 9. Lummox 10. Live and breathe 11. Mahler’s last symphony 12. Fields 14. Loudness measure 19. God with a hammer 22. Co-star of Burt in “The Killers” 25. Author Harper 26. D.C. : Metro :: S.F. : __ 27. Nonpareil 28. TŽa of “Madam Secretary” 29. Strasbourg step 33. They’re often found in dens 34. Forest age indicators 35. “Duck soup!”

38. Electronics brand relaunched in 2015 39. 19-time All-Star Ripken 40. Went by 43. Rock-clinging mollusk 46. __ carte 48. Have too much, briefly 49. Took a snooze 50. Inner, as a feeling 51. Bit of Hansel’s trail 52. Land of ancient Asia Minor 53. Toast-making sound 56. Cries of discovery 57. Elbow 59. “I’d hate to break up __” 61. Good name for a cook?

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February 2019

Classifieds

HELP WANTED EXPERIENCED GRILL COOK AND A SERVER, part time position (20-30 hours), flexible hours. Apply in person at 3535 N. Holland-Sylvania Road, Toledo.

FOR SALE MDT SNOW THROWER, 22” clearing width, 179cc, Originally $600, Used Once! Asking $250. Call 419.693.9507 “MUST SELL! ALMOST NEW NIKON D3300 CAMERA. Includes manuals, batteries with charger, carrying case and other accessories. Paid $475, asking $250. Call 419-464-2156.

ANNOUNCEMENTS SYLVANIA UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: Part time Director of Children’s Ministries. Person of Christian faith with church experience and education background. Send letter and resumé to search_christiandir@sylvaniaucc.org

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The Elizabeth Scott Community offers a variety of living units for seniors.

Independent Living units are unfurnished one-bedroom and studio apartment models. Each apartment features walk-in closets (one-bedroom); full kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, and dishwasher; private washer and dryer (one-bedroom); with daily continental breakfast and dinner included. Amenities include a Resident Activity Center with fitness equipment; heated outdoor pool; daily social programs; utilities including Wi-Fi; and weekly housekeeping.

Elizabeth Scott staff will also greet you every morning in your apartment. The Elizabeth Scott Community also offers two distinct levels of Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing if further care is needed. In September 2015, the Elizabeth Scott Community opened a 12,000 square foot Skilled Rehabilitation facility.

The Skilled Rehabilitation facility offers state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient treatment along with14 private rooms with private baths. For more information, please email Matt Bucher at mbucher@elizabethscott.org or call 419724-5021.

419-885-3934 Oakleaf Village is an Independent and Assisted Living apartment community that offers all of the comforts of home with the peace and security of 24/7 care by a staff of caring professionals. Residents feel at home in their private studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments.

Your custom-designed personal care program will have exactly what you need – from basic services to more customized care and monitoring. We welcome the opportunity to show you the Oakleaf Village community and The Grove memory care facility on our campus. Contact us at 419-885-3934 for more information or to make an appointment today.

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