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Vol. 19 • Issue 19

Adams Street Publishing Co. Describe your favorite summer memory in five words or less.

Slow roll…

Our article “Medical Marijuana, Now Legal in Ohio” (September 7, 2016) discussed how Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program, effective September 8, began the slow process of introducing medical marijuana to our state. Our readers had some questions.

Publisher/Editor in Chief

Collette Jacobs (cjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) Good friends, good food, cold beer poolside.

(I’m the publisher! i get seven words)

Co-publisher/ Chief Financial Officer

Mark I. Jacobs (mjacobs@toledocitypaper.com) floating beered in the pool

Editorial

They legalize it but how do you even get it?

“There’s no distribution plan set up. No card system in place. We should’ve passed it when we had the chance, but ‘no’. People gave in to fear, now we have to deal with our government setting this all up. Wonderful…” -Amanda Schoenhofer:

Assignment Editor: Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) when that perfect breeze hits.

Digital Media Manager Saul T. Jacobs (saul@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Labor Day BBQ’s Contributing Writers:

Jeff McGinnis, Alison Wood-Osmun, Michael Pierce, Jeff Klima, Sue Lovett, Brendan Quigley, Christine Senack, Monique WarD, Jon ruggiero, johnny hildo, jordan killam, david maxwell fine

The Bard, made up on the spot

The Improvised Shakespeare Company really does the impossible

By Jeff McGinnis

Art/Production

Schoenhofer’s concern about inability to legally purchase marijuana was reiterated by other readers, including Adam Klocinski, who had a few more questions:

Production Manager: Imani Lateef (imani@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Chi Town was the Best.

Senior Designer: Leah Foley (leah@adamsstreetpublishing.com) I was in love once.

Graphic Designer: Ashley Crapsey (acrapsey@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Vacation, Cedar Point, Family time!

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The Midwest meets New York Fashion Week

Advertising

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Our Style Sense writer dishes on the best of NYFW

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The Vintage Market strikes again

Heading to the Glamorous Camping Village

By Jordan Killam

Account Executives: Sharon Kornowa (sharoncitypaper@gmail.com) Lake Erie in Canada.

Sam Rotroff (srotroff@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Getting into trouble on bikes.

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Classifieds Coordinator: Catherine Bohr (classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Exploring the beautiful park system.

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Accounting: Robin Armstrong (rarmstrong@toledocitypaper.com) Abbey and Mario’s beautiful wedding!

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Interns: Bryce Buyakie, Courtney Probert

Marketplace changes UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS The Toledo-based chain, Barry Bagels will open a restaurant in Dayton, Ohio by the end of the year.

The popular craft chain, Michaels has opened a new store at 1414 Spring Meadows, Holland.

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The Japanese restaurant chain, TJ Hibachi, has opened at Franklin Park Mall.

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Mode Elle Boutique (101 N. Main St., Bowling Green) has opened. The young women’s contemporary fashion boutique sells affordable clothes, shoes and accessories. 567-249-9334, shopemodeelle.com West Toledo’s fitness studio, Pure Barre, will open a second location in downtown Perrysburg at 128 Louisiana Ave. by the end of the year.

The Adams Street boutique, selling vintage clothing, furniture and accessories, Vintage Vibes, has closed their doors.

Costume shop, Characters Unlimited, has opened at 4344 Secor Rd., 567-408-0374.

The Perrysburg’s, Te’kela Mexican Cocina Y Cantina, has opened a new restaurant in Sylvania at 5147 S. Main St. tekelacocina.com The highly-anticipated Dave and Buster’s location at Franklin Park Mall plans to be open by Thanksgiving, with a tentative Grand Opening scheduled for October 31.

The Fort Wayne, Indiana tattoo shop, Studio 13 Tattoo, has opened a second location in Toledo. Bringing 17 years of experience, Studio 13 Tattoo Toledo will hold a free Grand Opening Celebration from 6-10pm on Saturday, September 24 with food by Fowl and Fodder. 11am-8pm, Monday-Friday.

4470 Monroe St., 419-475-4292.

Tattootoledo.com The national franchise, The Handle Bar, a 16-passenger pedal bar, is now accepting online reservations at handlebartoledo.com.

Book Cents Used Bookstore is moving from 3237 Sylvania Ave to a newly remodeled building at 2856 W. Sylvania Ave. (next to Cake Arts Bakery) and will open September 30 under the name NeverMore Used Bookstore. For more info, facebook. com/bookcents3237

Know of any changes in the area?

Send them to editor@adamsstreetpublishing.com.

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“The medical marijuana legislation that just got passed is a joke.

Ask yourself: How is it they can even pass this after we, the people of Ohio, voted no on Issues 2 and 3? So, now [marijuana is] medically legal but: 1) Only to people with medical prescriptions, who cannot be prescribed because there are no doctors who can do it. 2) No bud. Only concentrates. 3) There is no legal place to buy concentrates in Ohio. 4) No one is allowed to produce their own “medicine” Q: What is the point then? A: To hand the medical Marijuana industry to Corporate interests, AND take all private small business opportunities, and the ability to supply one’s own medicine, away from Ohio’s citizens. #irresponsibleohio” - Adam Klocinski Our writer, David Maxwell Fine, clears up some of the smoke.

The medical marijuana legislation that the state legislature passed and Governor Kasich signed is not a joke. Indeed, state lawmakers said they learned from their experience dealing with ballot Issues 2 and 3 that there was a lot of support for medical marijuana, and that making a law should be considered.

1.) Doctors will not be prescribing medical marijuana— they will be recommending it, the same process as in the 24 other states where medical marijuana has been made legal. Prescribing medical marijuana would violate Doctors’ federal controlled substances licenses.

2.) The notion that the new law only permits marijuana concentrates is incorrect.

Plant material— or “bud” — is one of the allowed means of consumption. True, you cannot legally smoke it, but you can vaporize it. Search online for marijuana vaporizers.

Also included are edibles, oils, tinctures, and patches.

3-4) True, you are not allowed to grow your own plants in Ohio under the new law.

The state marijuana control board is licensing growers and dispensaries, and patients will be able to purchase marijuana and marijuana products in Ohio, like concentrates and “bud”, in 1-2 years.

Regarding whether “corporate interests” will seize the marijuana market, that will be determined when the Ohio Department of Commerce releases the rules of cultivation, due out May 6, 2017, but we will not see a monopoly-type market, which was proposed with the ballot issues a year ago.

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Our ongoing look at NW Ohio’s most abundant resource.

This Year’s Abbreviated Bloom, Perch Fishing, and US Senate Action on Great Lakes Health  Science Daily reported that, with 5.5 million acres of farmland, western Lake Erie is “the most intensely farmed watershed feeding into the Great Lakes.”  During an Ohio Sea Grant meeting at the Stranahan Theater on September 15, Ohio State researcher Greg LaBarge said that while “74% of Ohio farmers recognize their nutrient management practices negatively impact water quality, only half have committed to making changes.”

 On September 15, the US Senate voted to fund the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, which, over the next five years, will appropriate $300 million annually to address water quality and wildlife conservation issues.  UT associate professor of civil engineering and chemical & environmental engineering Youngwoo Seo received a grant from the National Science Foundation totaling $224,937 to boost algal toxin removal at the Collins Park Water Treatment Plant.

 Every candidate running for the Ohio legislature received a survey in the mail today asking what they plan to do about the hundreds of millions of gallons of animal manure being dumped on the farm fields of Northwest Ohio.

Prepared by Advocates for a Clean Rick Stumpf, a NOAA Lake Erie (ACLE), a Toledo-area oceanographer in charge of Lake environmental group, the cover letter Erie algae forecasting systems, said asked the candidates how they plan to low rainfall was responsible for bring Lake Erie back to health when this year’s weak algal bloom (the “…an amount of animal manure weakest since 2012). comparable to the sewage output of Cleveland, Columbus,  Charter fishing boat skipper Cincinnati and five Toledos is and vice president of the Lake Erie spread untreated, every year, on Charter Boat Association, Dave farm fields of Northwest Ohio Spangler, said, draining into Lake “This is one of Erie” On the engaged citizens front, the better years Candidates were activist group Advocates for a we’ve had in a asked to return Clean Lake Erie is holding its next long time, and the their responses by meeting this Wednesday, September best perch fishing October 10, after 21, at Grace Lutheran Church in the last 10 to 15 which ACLE will (4441 Monroe St., Toledo). Stop by years.” make them public. the gathering (which kicks off at Stay tuned for the 6:30pm) and grab a yard sign. results.

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“Who’s got Trump?”

Like it or not, Donald Trump is coming back to Toledo at 1pm on Wednesday, September 21 to the Stranahan Theater for a rally.

Want to attend? Register for up to two free tickets by visiting donaldjtrump.com Want to protest? The same crowd the stood strong during Trump’s last visit to town on July 27 will also visit the Stranahan, gathering at 12:30pm. For those who don’t want to go alone, groups will travel together nearby parking lot (TBD) starting at 12:15pm. For more information, find the Facebook event under “#ToledoTrumpsHate - Protest Donald Trump at The Stranahan.” —AC

Championing for a cure

There are currently more than 400,000 people in the United States suffering from Multiple Sclerosis, disabling neurological condition affects the patient, but also impacts the family. Join the National MS Society during the 15th Annual Toledo Dinner of Champions as they celebrate the progress made and pay tribute to those who champion a cure for MS. This year, the Normal Cohn Hope Award will honor Tom & Paul Devers, Vin Devers, Inc. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, dinner and program from 6-9pm on Tuesday, September 27. $125. For more information, contact Samantha Marchal, 419-4821590 or samantha.marchal@nmss.org The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Cir., Maumee.

Slowing down traffic

Several busy highways, proximity to the Canadian border, and the combination of rural and urban areas, all contribute to Toledo’s human trafficking issue. The 13th Annual Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference is a chance for concerned Toledoans to learn from presenters, including community organizers and activists through education and action. The oldest academic human trafficking conference of its kind, this unique opportunity will include international and local guest speakers and experts on how to control the epidemic. Registration required. September 22-23.

University of Toledo Student Union, Main Campus. traffickingconference.com/registration —AC

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Who’s afraid of Nickolas Berente?

Running to lose in City Politics

by Johnny Hildo

Campaign Must Haves:

Nickolas Berente What does it take to run a credible campaign for elected office?

The answer lies mostly in infrastructure. Start with a strong base of loyal volunteers to do the grunt work.

Envelopes have to be stuffed, address labels and stamps affixed.

Phone calls have to be made, often including the dreaded cold calls to likely voters.

Neighborhoods have to be walked, doors have to be knocked, literature has to be dropped. Yard sign locations must be found, yard signs distributed and put up.

It’s all grueling, thankless work, but essential to campaign visibility, and thus to campaign viability. Making contacts with voters is hard work, and the candidate can’t do it alone.

Having a great volunteer base is meaningless unless those volunteers have envelopes to stuff, stamps to affix, literature to drop, signs to place, an office to work in. All of the above cost money. Which means after volunteers, the next prerequisite to a credible campaign is a base of donors. A good citywide campaign in Toledo costs tens of thousands of dollars. A mayoral or countywide campaign runs into six figures.

Again, the candidate can’t pay this alone. Funds must be raised from those with means who believe in the candidate’s campaign. This requires more than simply asking friends and family for donations. It takes meeting with potential donors and making a sales pitch. It also means relentless phone calls and follow ups.

In addition, a good campaign requires the candidate to show certain personal traits. The ethic to work hard on continuous development of infrastructure. The discipline to stay on task and on message, even when the pressure is the greatest. The poise to deliver the campaign message, but also the candidate’s personal story, at candidate forums and at doorsteps across neighborhood after neighborhood.

Winning and losing

In order to win, it takes being better at all these things than your opponent.

It’s why political parties matter. A good party already has an active volunteer and donor base, and provides training for candidates in personal traits.

The candidate must still make the inroads necessary to make the base

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99 Loyal Volunteers 99 Raising Funds 99 Appealing Candidate traits and infrastructure their own, but the foundation is already laid.

Winning also requires that little extra.

Personal charisma to win votes face-toface. A strong, inspiring, memorable name and personal story. The support of prominent, influential citizens and institutions.

What does it take to lose? Getting enough signatures on a candidate’s petition to get on the ballot. Then building nothing, instead sitting back and watching the votes flow elsewhere.

Losing is also sometimes inevitable.

Incumbent Lindsay Webb is a powerful force in Toledo’s District 5. Likewise Tom Waniewski in District Six, Peter Ujvagi in District Three. And Bernie Quilter, Wade Kapszukiewicz, and Phil Copeland at the county level, to name a few. Running against them would seem futile. In short, you would lose.

End game

But it can also be strategic to lose.

Webb and Waniewski are subject to Toledo’s term limits, Ujvagi, Quilter and Copeland to Mother Nature’s. Wade has aspirations to be Toledo’s mayor.

It would make sense to run against them in order to build the infrastructure needed to win later, develop the discipline and name recognition required to win, and wait.

It would make sense. Run to lose, with an eye on winning later. So why doesn’t anyone do it?

Members of City Council could run for a county office without risking their own seats. Non-electeds could use a race against a term-limited incumbent to build their future campaigns. Yet Webb was challenged by a septuagenarian facing his own natural term limits, Waniewski was unopposed. Wade is currently unopposed.

Where are the Sandy Spangs to run for a countywide office, the Sam Meldens to challenge for District Five?

Running to lose, with an eye on winning later? Where is the strategic planning?

Nowhere. Nursing their own personal ambition without seeing the larger picture. For example, Spang wants to be mayor, not county recorder. So its all trees, no forest.

Can you name who’s running against Quilter this year? Hint. Read the title.

Bernie has no fear.

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SPORTS PAGES Robert Easter Jr. Is Toledo’s Own Boxing Hero PHOTO CREDIT: DENZEL BROWN / KNArlydesignz.net

Hopping onto E. Bunny’s hype train

By Jeff Klima

Toledo Metropark— Middlegrounds Oasis Perfecta

By Alison Wood-Osmun

A revitalized and reimagined riverfront is home to a first-ever downtown Toledo Metropark Middlegrounds offers a perfect respite amid the urban landscape.

Renewed

Situated along Ottawa Street, nestled near the Anthony Wayne Bridge (aka the High Level Bridge), the newest Metropark allows the bridge’s beautiful framework to serve as a grand entrance to a 28-acre metropark in the middle ground between the Maumee River and Swan Creek, once an epicenter for railroad, shipping and industry. “We removed a thousand tons of debris, and created a park,” states Scott Carpenter, director of public relations for the Metroparks of the Toledo Area.

Naturally and Sustainably Man-made

The smallest of the metroparks, Middlegrounds has the feel of an expansive space graced with a half mile of sparkling Maumee River frontage.

Decks and small bridges offer vistas of both the river and surrounding

cityscape. Made from sustainable ipe wood, these structures lead over a series of ponds and along a 1.5-mile walking and biking trail (handicapped accessible).

Carpenter highly recommends following the trail to the en. “You can see all three Toledo bridges at once; it’s a really amazing view.” The AW Bridge has been outfitted with a piping system that funnels rainwater runoff through the park’s ponds where native plants and grasses help filter out debris and chemicals before the water flows into the Maumee River. (Look for the pipes coming off the side of the bridge.)

Other features include a dog park and the kayak cove, which provides easy, safe launching in a small protected waterway before leading into the river.

A railroad roundhouse, original to the property, was converted for use as a picnic shelter and restroom facilities.

Middlegrounds Metropark at 111 Ottawa St. metroparkstoledo.com

Run for your life into the dark and through the mud pits at the third annual Black Swamp Night of the Dead Run on Oct 1st hosted by Adrenaline Rush Sports LLC. This permanently installed well crafted 5k Black Swamp Mud Run Course at the Oak Harbor Fair Grounds uses the finest local black swamp mud from the Portage River. Black Swamp mud is the toughest and hungriest mud statewide; it really sucks you in and holds you down like no other. ARS offers over twenty six custom designed, multi layered obstacles providing you with a more challenging experience (you choose your difficulty level). One of the most diabolical and fun features has you ensnared in a spider web woven along a tree lined trail. This nighttime event is enhanced with black and neon lighting, fog and music. Spectators are welcome. For info, registration, times, fees and future events visit adrenalinerushsports.net. On-site day of run registration available. BSMR 7870 State Rte 163. Oak Harbor, OH (30 minutes from Toledo).

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Robert Easter Jr., AKA “Trouble”, lands a punch on his opponent, Richard Commey.

Would it surprise you that one of the toughest men on the planet came from a city with a reputation based on glass?

Or that his nickname outside the ring— E. Bunny— is synonymous with candy, painted eggs and magic rabbits? Turns out, it’s no surprise Robert Easter Jr. is the International Boxing Federation’s freshly-minted lightweight champion.

And with a professional record of 18-0, you begin to realize why they call him “Trouble” inside the ring.

Hometown pride

A second-generation fighter, Easter Jr. is trained by his father right here in Toledo, at Glass City Boxing.

“It’s cool because he’s been in the ring, he actually was a professional boxer as well, so I get the inside scoop,” the champ says of his father, Robert Easter Sr. “Since he’s been in there, I know he’s got the knowledge. He actually did it, so that’s kinda cool.”

Easter Jr. has, impressively, amassed 13 of his wins by knock out. Earlier this Going the distance year, he was recognized by the Toledo The Toledo native’s been putting City Council for his perfect record in T-Town on the boxing map. Easter Jr. just kicking ass, taking names and being a broke another fighter’s great Toledoan. undefeated streak to Lest you think that stand alone atop the staying undefeated 135-pound division, might become some outlasting and outsort of all-consuming boxing Ghanaian fighter Achilles Heel, rest Richard Commey in assured that the a 12-round decision 25-year-old fighter isn’t Celebrate Easter’s success during September 9, Easter Jr. sweating the prospect a parade on Sunday, October proved he’s got the skill of a loss: 2 at 2pm in downtown set to be a legend in a “A loss doesn’t define Toledo. The parade route will start crowded field. The fact a fighter. Muhammad along St. Clair to Jackson Street, that he did it in front Ali had several losses finishing at One Government Center, of a national audience and went down as where Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson on Spike TV, makes one of the world’s will honor the IBF Lightweight it as sweet as, well, a greatest and a legend, Champion of the World with a Cadbury Creme Egg. so it doesn’t put any glass key to the City.

Co-headlining the pressure on me,” night’s card from he says. “Boxing is Santander Arena in Reading, PA, the boxing. As long as I’m doing what I’m split-decision victory is just the latest win supposed to do and perfecting my craft, in an escalating career. Like something and working hard every day then yeah, I out of a movie, Easter Jr. and his fists should stay undefeated.” have climbed up from a hungry amateur In that case, the only trouble Robert at age nine to an Olympic alternate at the Easter Jr. should have going forward is London games in 2012 and now to a bona deciding who to beat next. fide champion of his sport.

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Roll with the champ during a parade

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The first thing you notice at a In Toledo, it’s easier for support group for recovering addicts is an addict to find heroin than the knees. They never stop bouncing, to begin a path to recovery. ready to take off, while the mind knows For the 10,000 opiate addicts in Luthere’s nowhere else to go. cas County (as reported by the Lucas Necks twist and stretch, eyes look County Sheriff’s Office), there are curaround— many met with comforting rently 16 federally funded beds, a numsmiles, congratulating announcements ber that was established in the ’60s. For of sobriety— some met with thousandaddicts ready to get clean, their best hope yard stares. Parents express the pain is to be placed on the waitlist— with an from seeing their daughter overdosed, undetermined timeframe— and pray lying on the bedroom that the next time they floor. Grandparents pick up a batch of seek advice, scared heroin it won’t be the “If we had a true for their grandson’s one that kills them. future. Newly sober Fentanyl, an opioid health epidemic, adults find comfort, 50 to 100 times more [like] an influenza solidarity. potent than morphine, outbreak, we’d be I’m sitting in is often introduced the back. I think my working en masse, with heroin by drug knees are bouncing dealers to boost sales there’d be triages. the worst. I’m just and potency. When There would be a a journalist trying drug users buy tainted to find the missing heroin, not knowing way we’d get pieces of what is it is more potent, and to people. continually referred use the same amount, We wouldn’t to as “The Opiate overdoses skyrocket.

Epidemic.”

The time between be working with But I’m also accessing recovery 16 detox beds.”

25, born and raised treatment and anoth— Judge STACY Cook. in Ohio. Like most er day surviving while people in my demousing heroin leaves graphic, I’ve been to an addict extremely enough of my friends’ vulnerable. funerals. I’m no different than the 100 “We use the word epidemic very people in this meeting. We all know the loosely right now— it’s everywhere, we tornado that blows through our town all say it, we put it in headlines, we all day in and day out: heroin. react to it— but we don’t actually treat it like an epidemic,” says Common Pleas Court Judge Stacy Cook.

“If we had a true health epidemic, [like] an influenza outbreak, we’d be working en masse, there’d be triages.

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There would be a way we’d get to people. it feels like we’re trying to empty a sinkWe wouldn’t be working with 16 detox ing ship with a Dixie Cup, and they just beds.” moved us under a waterfall,”says Judge For people on the sidelines, it’s Cook. hard to hear. We’ve seen the tragic TV “We don’t have the money, and reports with local and national statisbecause we don’t have the money tics. We’ve read the updates on the sucthat used to go to local government, it cess of Narcan, and the Sunday paper’s makes it tougher for our city council and op-eds theorizing the psychological county commissions to make decisions,” impact of stigma on an addict. We’ve says Ohio State Representative Mike read the online comAshford. ments, and our stom“We need money achs churn from for the cost of tests. . .

“The last influx the messages, some for actual use, not just suggesting: “Just let good meetings about of federal money them all die.” [how to refrain from] came in [a year But our opiate use,” insisted Judge ago]...it feels like problem is a lot more Cook. “We need options, than statistics. It’s a for people without inwe’re trying to lot more than signalsurance, for people who empty a sinking ing the virtue of your want treatment without ship with a Dixie own good choices, having their jobs and gawking at personal lives exposed. We need Cup, and they tragedies, whispering more bed space, more just moved us unabout the family down detox days, more help der a waterfall,” the street, sentiments for boots-on-the-ground of pity, and it’s a hell treatment providers, says — Judge Cook. of a lot more than fear who are overburdened mongering tactics— and need to be paid like the recent photo better.” shared on social media Without the appropriby local government in East Liverpool, ate resources, opiate overdoses have Ohio of a couple overdosed on heroin, skyrocketed. In Ohio, overdoses have with a fearful 4-year-old child in the back increased more than 20 percent from of their car. These images keep us aware, 2015 to 2016. Lucas County alone, sees but they don’t save lives. Money for detox at least 2,000 per year. and treatment might help.

Why, and how, are so many people turning to heroin and other opiates? If Federal Money: Where is it? we really want to stop this epidemic, “The last influx of federal money we can’t confuse understanding with came in [a year ago], and to hear that condoning. Empathy doesn’t require enthere is [funding] and a big push to use dorsement— but help can’t come without suboxone (a narcotic, addictive opioid comprehension. We have to listen. used to help wean addicts off of heroin), CONTINUED ON P.8

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“I was very stubborn, I didn’t want to do heroin.

I had already seen 17 people die.”

That was in 2011, when Vasco Tchakarov was a patient of a Monroe, MI physician who ran a “pain management” facility. The center was later shut down by the DEA after the doctor was charged with fraud and the unlawful distribution of controlled substances, including Oxycontin (alleged to have written 250 prescriptions a day).

From 2008-2011, Tchakarov treated by the doctor for scoliosis, a suspect diagnosis, not verified by his current doctors.

Tchakarov describes the routine, “You went, pulled a number, like at the deli, and wrote down what you wanted.

[The doctor] never examined me.”

For $120 a month, Tchakarov received 120 80mg Oxycotin, 80 Dilaudid, 120 4mg Xanax and 80 30mg Adderall, which would last him about two weeks.

“I’d sell the majority of it,” explains Tchakarov. “With substance use everything goes out the window. I couldn’t keep a job. My only source of income was the drug trade. Through that time frame, I buried 22 people. The majority progressed from prescription opiates to heroin.”

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Vasco Tchakarov has been clean for 14 months and helps others trapped in addiction.

After first trying heroin in 2011, he continued to use for five years.

“Heroin addiction is [like being] hijacked by evil. Everything your grandparents, parents and loved ones have ever taught you is gone. Once that drug is in your system, all bets are out the window. You will rob from your mom.

Once you start using, if you don’t take the proper steps for recovery, you’ll find a casket.”

Fortunately, Tchakarov avoided the casket. Fourteen months ago, he got clean and began attempting to repair the relationships he damaged.

“I’ve put a lot of people through a lot of pain. I never in a million years thought I’d get sober. I truly thought I was going to die getting high, and so did the rest of my family. To this day, I still don’t

communicate with my father. I don’t blame him. I’ve cost him so much.”

Aside from the emotional costs, Tchakarov’s father exhausted considerable resources on his addiction.

Tchakarov estimates his father spent over $150,000 on attorneys, courts, rehabs and hospitals.

Tchakarov spent a year-and-a-half on a “vicious cycle of tours of rehabs,” at high-cost treatment centers and serving jail time for felony drug sentences.

“All the fancy-shmancy rehabs I went to would give me suboxone, trazodone, seroquel, and [other narcotics] for a week. My wife would come see me. She said I was higher in there than on the streets. I’d be hugging walls for seven days, then they’d take me off everything for five days, then I’d leave. It was a recipe for disaster. Nobody can stay sober going through that method.”

Eventually, Tchakarov found help in an unlikely way.

“I violated probation, my wife called the police on me, I was on the run and within two days I was homeless. I had sold my eighth iPhone for drugs, my family was done with me. I went to the hospital to try to manipulate the emergency room staff into giving me a dilaudid injection so I could show my probation officer why I was dirty.

But in the midst of all that, I said, “Look at my arms, they’re covered in black track marks.’ They put me in jail, the judge ordered me into a 90-day treatment center.

I’d never been there before. I thought it was a joke— I was either going to walk

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out or bring drugs in. It was the bottom of the barrel. But they don’t baby you, no suboxone, no sleeping pills. If you don’t follow the program, you go back to jail.

But I had depleted everything around me. Nobody had faith in me anymore.

Nobody would take me in after treatment. In one word, it was desperation.”

Now sober, Tchakarov spends his time trying to help those trapped in the chaos that he knows too well. In July 2015, Tchakarov founded Hope for Recovery, a non-profit organization addressing individual battles of addiction, often working with individuals without resources or the financial privilege that allowed Tchakarov multiple stays at treatment facilities.

“With Hope for Recovery, my phone goes off constantly with people who only have state funded insurance, or don’t have any insurance at all— then their options go from 5-10 state facilities, to maybe one. I’m a certified intervention specialist, and I’ve had to look so many parents dead in the eyes and say ‘There’s nothing I can do for you. We don’t have any resources.’ Even if you have the best insurance, the great facilities have a few week waiting period.”

Hope for Recovery currently provides assitance with housing, treatment, detox and meetings.

In addiction, 24/7 live phone and Facebook messenger hotlines, assistance: 470-344-HOPE, facebook.com/MiHopeForRecovery The group is now attempting to raise $25k to open a free detox center, transitional homes and a safe zone for people in recovery.

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“When I decided to get clean, I went to the [treatment facility] to be accepted [based on my insurance].

Sleeping in my car, I hadn’t eaten for a few days and I had been kicked out of a couple places. They told me there was no detox bed available. They put me on the waitlist” Defeated, with no idea how long the wait would be, Toledo-native Katie Heltman left the treatment facility crying. She immediately called her mom, who encouraged her to keep trying to get into detox treatment. A few days later, Heltman finally heard back.

“I was on the way to meet up with my drug dealer and I got a call back that said someone didn’t show up for treatment and a spot was available. I took it.

However, I still used after detox.”

That was one of Heltman’s many failed attempts at sobriety. Now, ten months clean, she cites her previous inability to address underlying mental and emotional issues— not just a physical addiction— as one of her most significant recovery hurdles, “My dad died right before I turned 19-yearsold. That’s when I started numbing all those feelings [with alcohol].”

Prior to her father’s passing, Heltman had more typical teenage priorities. Active in sports and academics, she says she only smoked marijuana twice and drank a few times in high school.

After the loss of her father, Heltman began drinking heavily while studying at Bowling Green State University. Soon after, she got involved in an abusive relationship with an older man, Matt (name has been changed) who was sober. While she stopped drinking, she says the relationship consumed her, “I was still really into school and wanting to excel, but eventually I stopped going to classes and doing anything besides spending time with Matt, it was mentally and emotionally abusive.

“My biggest downfalls come from lack of self-esteem and self-worth. Any relationship I’ve been in since I was 14years-old has been abusive. Men have always been a downfall. I think it came from not having the relationship with my dad that I wanted. And then after he died, just wanting a man to love me.”

Once the relationship with Matt ended, Heltman “jumped into another relationship a few weeks later” with a coworker, named Adam (name has been changed) The relationship with Adam was also abusive, and he loved to smoke marijuana and experiment with drugs, including non-prescribed opiate pills, such as Percocet.

“The first time I took one it was January 1, 2009. I’ll never forget it. I was so naive at that point in my life. He handed me part of a pill and said ‘Take this.’ Afterwards I asked what it was.

And after he told me, I still had no idea what it was.”

As Adam’s addiction grew, Heltman “wanted to be included. He needed more pills and more money, and I was willing to be a part of it. Then we went from Percocet to Oxycontin.”

After a year-and-a-half of buying and snorting pills, the young couple began snorting heroin; less than a year later needles were introduced.

“I was so consumed with Adam at the time, I don’t even remember the first time I shot up, but I remember the first time he did. I was so mad at him for even being willing. I just took my dope into the living room and got high by myself. But I saw how little it took and how high he

Ten months clean, Katie Heltman is passionate about the joys of recovery. got. It didn’t take very long for me to do the same thing.”

Soon after she began using needles, Heltman’s situation became worse: she used for nearly seven years, overdosed once, sold heroin with Adam under the direction of drug dealers who limited the couple to specific territory, saw people overdose next to her on at least ten different occasions, attempted treatment multiple times— “faked my way through, using the whole time” by saving clean urine, planning to use heroin immediately after drug tests— and stole “anything of value” from her mother.

Heltman’s addiction even led her to assume the risk of a scam, providing her with a small $400 profit, getting her high four times. A few days later, she was charged with multiple felony counts.

Ten months ago, Heltman moved into a recovery house. While she relapsed at the beginning of her stay, she has been clean since. During detox, Heltman met and became close with the people who would later help her co-found the support group Team Recovery.

“We just wanted to hold each other accountable. When I moved into the house and relapsed, I saw the pain and hurt on their faces when they saw me high. Then it clicked in my mind— that’s what I was doing to my family.

Now when I see somebody high, it breaks my heart. Especially when it is someone who knows the joys of recovery. It’s like, ‘you know how good it can be, why are you still choosing this path?’

I’m grateful for the recovery house, the people I have in my support group. I’ve allowed myself to be vulnerable in front of them. I hate to cry, to be emotional, but today I am willing. I just haven’t dealt with feelings in years.”

Team Recovery offers FAAD (Family After Addiction or Death) meetings for anyone affected in any way by addiction every Tuesday from 7-8:30pm at Toledo Hospital at the Kellermeyer Education Center and on on Thursday from 7-8:30pm at Epworth United Methodist Church (4855 W. Central Ave.) 419-561-LIFE. theteamrecovery.org CONTINUED ON P.10

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“When something is working for us [in recovery], you don’t stop doing it.

You do more of it.”

I’m still sitting in the back of the support group, but Todd Crandell’s words echo throughout the room. The lively discussion pauses, and everyone marinates in his advice: “do more of it.”

Doing more has been the 49-yearold’s philosophy since he founded Racing for Recovery in 2001. The 501©(3) non-profit organization was the first of its kind to offer support for families and substance abusers in a unique environment. Part of Racing for Recovery’s philosophy is based on Crandell’s belief that people who suffer substance use disorder are naturally intense people who should find positive outlets for their energy.

“I’ve taken a negative addiction and turned it into a new focus that encompases a variety of things; family, fitness, faith, education, giving back, nutrition... [People with addictions] are putting so much effort into killing ourselves, if you take that same effort into bettering yourself, you’ll get better.”

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In addition to counseling, intervention, online support and mentoring services, over 200 people attend Racing for Recovery support groups, offered seven days a week at their newly-opened building at 6202 Trust Dr., Holland. 410-824-8462.

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Later in the meeting, a man in his late 20s who seemed to be a regular thanked the group for their help, “I’ve looked up the word in the dictionary— The definition never really seemed to capture it.... To me, ‘grace’ means living your life the way God meant for it to be lived. I think I’m finally doing that.”

Something about finding God in this room makes sense. While I’ve always slept in on Sundays, it is hard not to feel the hands of divine intervention when you’re surrounded by people who are unified through tragedy.

With or without helping hands, the resilience of everyone fighting for recovery is evidence of the human spirit. This isn’t a new lesson, but support groups show us can that the part of us that takes us so low also elevates us and pushes us to thrive.

Who could possibly sit still when they’re reminded of that?

If you or a loved one are suffering from an opiate addiction, please seek help. An online, community resource, Help With Heroin, provides a service directory, treatment assistance and additional information for those living in NW Ohio and SE Michigan. Visit helpwithheroin.com for more information, or call 419-213-6582 for assistance with treatment.

For additional concerns, Lucas County Sheriff‘s Office Drug Abuse Response Team (D.A.R.T.) program responds to public health and safety concerns by directly engaging victims and their families by supporting treatment.

For questions, they are also avilable at 419-213-6582. In case of emergency or overdose, please dial 911.

At the beginning of the meeting, Crandell encourages everyone to introduce themselves— who they are, not through a proclamation of their addiction. Knowing who each member is, and why they are there, is the first step to recovery.

“I want people to know that they have to understand how they got to where they currently are before they begin to figure out how to get out and stay out.”

Todd Crandall, founder of Racing for Recovery.

For Crandell, recovery meant running marathons.

For other members of the group, it means art, music, or other positive outlets. “They have talents that they stop doing because of addiction,” he said.

His organization encourages them to pick those passions back up and build a healthy, happy lifestyle where they can thrive and prosper. “It’s what they deserve.”

“We have an epidemic of people that are hurting, not just with heroin. I don’t want people to forget that it’s a form of self destruction, and heroin is the latest and greatest form of doing that.”

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Meals with a message Eat in The Street with Food For Thought for a good cause

By Jon Ruggiero

Shortly after the UpTown’s public drinking ordinance was ushered in— allowing nightlife to gather outdoors to sip brews and cocktails—chefs and foodies began setting the table for the next step: eating in the street.

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“We’re excited to bring in a lot of chefs that can work on a complicated meal with the food we provide, which is the same food we provide to the community,� Bunge said. The Eat on The Street On Thursday, Septemmenu will be a five-course ber 22, long tables will line meal prepared and creatAdams Street to welcome ed by ten area chefs from diners hungry for creative restaurants with a conTony House plates, locally-sourced food nection to FFT. Nine Restaurant and to support a good orga For instance, chefs Ian Regent nization, Food for Thought from Manhattan’s and BalManhattans (FFT). The event, Eat in ance Grille have worked the Street, will continue on the organization’s preTracy Plumb-Ruiz FFT’s Dine Thoughtfully vious functions, such as Chef Tracy 419 meal series.

Jam City and the Balcony Andrew Ruiz Brunch Buffet.

Since 2007, the nonChef Ruiz on the Go

“We’ve also reached profit had made a large imout to newer folks, who are Justin Thomas pact in downtown Toledo, doing things in a kind of M’Osteria providing weekly lunches rogue, Food-for-Thought Eric Kish to those in need. The onway, like Andrew Ruiz of Rosie’s Italian Grille going meals inspired their Chef Ruiz On The Go,� popular, annual competiDan Muszynski Bunge said. tion, Jam City, which inAll Crumbs Bakery

The menu includes vites chefs to create dishes decadent surprises: HoChan Jang inspired by the peanut buthandmade tortelloni with Balance Grille ter and jelly sandwich. Last butternut squash and year the charitable organiMeirav Pierce housecmade ricotta, from zation provided meals for Maycarons Chef Justin Thomas at 8,500 households, thanks M’Osteria; a citrus ginger Rachel Steele to support by Mobile Pansalad with artisan greens, tries. Local farms, such Rachel’s Handmade crunch lettuce, purple as Waterville’s Friendship Ice Cream carrots, pickled beet, and Farms, provide fresh proSabrina Schroeder more, from Chef HoChan duce to Food For Thought Bri’s Bakehouse Jang at Balance Grille; throughout the year. roasted sweet red pepper “Eat in the Street soup with coconut mil, from Chef Ruiz was something we played with last year On The Go, Chef Drew & Chef Tracy when he had a brunch event,� explained Ruiz-Plumb; among others.

Jill Bunge, executive director of Food “Eat in the Street is a new venture For Thought. “We wanted to present a for us,� Bunge said, “but I’m excited to farm-to-table dinner to highlight all the celebrate our relationships and to edufood relationships we’ve cultivated.� Of cate the community.� those relationships, connections with lo6-9pm Thursday, September 22. cal restaurants and chefs who lend their Held on Adams Street, between 14th and 16th. talents to the events, like Jam City or the $80. For more information, to see the full menu, Balcony Brunch Buffet. and to purchase tickets, visit feedtoledo.org

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COOKING CLASSES!

SOUL FOOD $55 PER PERSON Thursday Oct. 6, 7pm-8:30pm You will learn to make your favorite soul food dishes

BAKING $75 PER PERSON Thursday Nov. 17, 7pm-9pm You’ll learn the art and science behind your favorite pastries

JAMS, JELIES & PRESERVES $75 PER PERSON Thursday Oct. 20, 7pm-9pm You will learn to make jams, jellies and preserves. Preserve your summer and fall harvest.

CANDY $75 PER PERSON Thursday Dec. 1, 7pm-9pm Learn how to make your favorite childhood candies.

CHINESE $55 PER PERSON Thursday Nov. 3, 7pm-8:30pm You will learn to make your favorite Chinese food in your own home

CANNING & PICKLING $75 PER PERSON Thursday Dec. 15, 7pm-9pm You’ll learn how to can your favorite items and store them properly for the winter.

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POP-ing up new changes Known for their flavorful, zesty offerings, it’s no surprise that POP GRILLE is eager to make adapt. The Sylvania restaurant’s menu will keep customer favorites, like avocado tacos, New York Strip Steak and lamb chops, but will add more American, bar food staples, like a Patty Melt, chicken chunks, BBQ pork sandwich and Roast Beef with Swiss on rye. POP GRILLE, 3309 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd., 419-517-5310. popgrille.com

Clever comfort food Call it convenience, call it habit— but once you get used to not having to put your food down, it’s hard to back to the ol’ fork and knife. So, when we realized the newly-opened Fusion Pitas dishes up comfort-food favorites, like Southern-Style Chicken, Pot Roast (even with mashed potatoes), Thanksgiving Day Turkey (plus stuffing) and Korean Bulgogi Cheesesteak, tightly wrapped up into a pita‌ we had to try it. Fortunately for our health conscious friends, Fusion Pitas also serves up plenty of low-cal options, too. 4038 Talmadge Rd. Suite 107, 419-725-7800. facebook.com/fusionpitas

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Spin your tires, no matter the size, during Wersell’s Bike Shop’s 2nd mini tour de Fat ride. Enjoy either the fast or slow paced ride, followed by a parking lot party with plenty of Fat Tire Amber Ale to go around.

Reserve your spot in advance, space limited. Both rides leave at the same time. 6:30pm Friday, September 23.

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Wednesday, 9.21

Middle Eastern 577 Foundation

Learn how to make classic Middle Eastern dishes.

Reservation required. 12:30-4:30pm. $20.

577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 577foundation.org

Wednesday, 9.21

Weed & Wine Toledo Botanical Garden

Enjoy a relaxing evening of light garden work, followed by a good wine and great conversation.

Bring your own gloves. Tools and wine provided. 6pm. 5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566. toledogarden.org

Great Lakes, Great Beer: Library Collections Event BGSU Jerome Library

Set sail with the University Libraries for a nautical journey through the Historical Collections of the Great Lakes (HCGL). Great Lakes-themed beer and food samplings while exploring artifacts from the collection.

Registration required. 8pm/doors, 9pm/archivist presentation. 1001 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. bgsu.edu

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Zoo Brew The Toledo Zoo

As part of a laid back evening at The Toledo Zoo, sample a variety of fine microbrews, listen to live musical entertainment and enjoy a fantastic selection of food. 7-11pm. $30/members, $35/nonmembers. 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

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Toledo GROWs Market Stand Toledo GROWS

Offering a wide variety of fresh vegetables, greens and herbs. 11:00am. 900 Oneida St. 419-720-8714. toledogarden.org

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Mon-Thurs: 11am-11pm Friday & Saturday 11am-midnight Closed Sundays

Tastings

Specializing in Mexican & American cuisine

Friday, 9.23

Walt Churchill’s Perrysburg

Not so common grape variety tasting, 4-7pm. Prices vary. 26625 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900.

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Saturday, 9.24

This special Toledo Area Humane Society benefit dinner will feature a four-course meal prepared

by Bill Yosses, former White House pastry chef.

Reservations required. 6pm. $250.

4145 Tantara Rd. 419-482-7110. toledohumane.org

Sunday, 9.25

Octoberfest Wines Walt Churchill’s Market

Join us on the patio for a celebration of Everything Oktoberfest. Chef Bill Kolhoff with be grilling up a storm and we will have wines to pair well with his German favorites. 4-7pm.

Prices vary. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. \419-794-4000. waltchurchills.com

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Wednesday, 9.28

Tea and Crafts Fort Meigs

Ladies will enjoy tea and learn a new craft at the historic Fort Meigs battle grounds. 2-4pm.

Included with admission: $8/adults, $7/seniors, $4/students, free/ages 5 and younger.

29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-4121.

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5th Annual Spay-ghetti and No Balls Dinner & Silent Auction Holiday Inn French Quarter

Happy Hour 11-6 daily

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Caymus Vineyards Wine Tasting & Pairing The Pub

Enjoy a delicious evening of exquisite wine and food while tasting wines from Caymus Vineyards that are expertly paired with a menu created

by Cynthia’s Catering. Reservations required.

6:30pm. $125. 912 Monroe St. 419-241-8100.

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Friday, 9.30

Join Humane Ohio for this fundraiser effort. All proceeds go towards the spaying and neutering of pets. 5pm. $35. 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. humaneohio.org/spayghetti

Big Red Blend Tasting Walt Churchill’s Perrysburg

Sample a variety of high quality wines from Vintner Select. 4-7pm. Prices vary. 26625 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900.

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Forgive me

Lies, deception, and no forgiveness will all revealed through the lives of the wounded. The gospel play, “Desperately Seeking Forgiveness,” follows the people and the pain that occurs when they fail to forgive one another. Slom Media presents this original production, written and directed by owner, Sheila Owens. Connect with the cast through this emotional performance. 2:30pm and 7:30pm Saturday, September 24. $25. VIP $35. Ohio Theatre, 3114 Lagrange St. General Admission 419-255-8406. ohiotheatretoledo.org—CP

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Movie Monsters Fight Their Makers

Join famous monster makers F.W. Murnau, Jack Pierce, and Peter Cushing as they fight against a variety of demons that mean to destroy all they have created in Monster Makers at the Valentine Theater. Stephen Dolginoff’s story of these movie legends shows how life is more frightening than the big screen. September 23-25 and 30, October 1-2. 8pm, Fridays & Saturdays. 2pm, Sundays. $20. The Valentine Theatre Studio A, 410 Adams St., 419-242-2787. Valentinetheatre.com

Through the lens

A Chinese immigrant, shoe repair shop owner Mr. Joy falls victim to an attack. The Harlem community is shaken with community members reflecting on the impact the shop owner has had on their lives. In the play Mr. Joy by Daniel Beaty, the customers of the shop, all portrayed by one performer, tell the stories of how lives are interconnected. Watch the Michigan premiere of this play that sheds light on too-often- overlooked racial and economic societal injustices. Times vary. Starting Friday, September 30-October 23. $20. Theatre Nova at the Yellow Barn, 410 West Huron, Ann Arbor. 734-635-8450. theatrenova.org—CP

Blaine Swen (center) founded the Improvised Shakespeare Company in 2005. The ISC has since performed around the continent, with appearances Off Broadway and at the famous Just For Laughs festival in Montreal among their credits.

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Area events commemorate 400 years since Shakespeare’s death

By Jeff McGinnis Few writers have impacted world culture like William Shakespeare. His plays are widely considered the greatest pieces ever created for the theater, his writing has contributed countless phrases to the lexicon, and even now, centuries after his death, his work is continuously rediscovered, reimagined and celebrated by new generations of artists.

This year, in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death in 1616, several area artistic institutions will pay tribute to the famous Bard of Avon with events honoring his contributions to the world— some in a more reverential tone than others.

All the world’s a stage

The Toledo Museum of Art is celebrating the writer with an exhibit entitled “Shakespeare’s Characters: Playing the Part”, featuring 30 Bard-inspired pieces, covering a wide variety of artistic disciplines. As well, the display includes the museum’s copy of the second folio of Shakespeare’s work, printed in 1632.

In addition to the exhibit, TMA will also showcase the Bard’s plays, as they were meant to be experienced, through performance. Films based on Shakespeare’s work will be screened, a performance by the Improvised Shakespeare Company is set for October 8, and Wednesdays include performances of poems and scenes written by Shakespeare.

(Read our interview with founder, Blain Swen, at toledocitypaper.com) “You have this mid-afternoon, midweek dosage of Shakespeare, that not only allows us to have actors performing key scenes from the plays, but we will over the course of those weeks have either a live actor or participant reading, or some sort of interesting musical recording, or historic recording, of all 154 of Shakespeare’s sonnets,” Boberg said.

Brevity is the soul of wit

A tongue-in-cheek approach to the Bard’s works will be performed at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre beginning September 30, with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised].

The show, which purports to sum up the whole of the Bard’s canon in one highenergy evening of comedy, was created in 1987 and has been a favorite of audiences around the world ever since.

“It’s three actors trying to do all of Shakespeare’s plays in an hour and a half,” said Brad Smith, one of the three performers in the Rep’s production. “So it’s a silly, madcap romp with a bunch of quick wig and costume changes, trying to give the impression that we’ve covered all of Shakespeare — a ridiculous idea, done with great enthusiasm and, hopefully, some skill.”

Under the direction of Micaela Whitaker, rehearsals have gone well, Smith said.

“At this point, the worst of the crazy is yet to come,” Smith said wryly. “We open on September 30, so we’re just at the point now where we’re memorizing the material, so up to this point it’s been...I don’t want to say ‘easy,’ but we haven’t yet been moving at a breakneck pace.”

And despite the satirical bent of Complete Works, Smith believes viewers will come away from the show with a renewed appreciation of Shakespeare, a writer who still looms large over world culture.

“Even though we’re satirizing these works, we are still [using] a lot of the original language, and many of the original scenes ; some of the greatest material that was ever written. So I think, ideally, people would come to see this show and they’re going to have a good time and laugh a lot, but they’ll also, perhaps, take another look at these plays.”

“Shakespeare’s Characters: Playing the Part” will run in Gallery 6 at the Toledo Museum of Art through January 8. For more information on the exhibit, visit toledomuseum.org. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised] will run September 30-October 9 at the Toledo Repertoire Theatre on 10th St. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ToledoRep.org.

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Short Films, Big Talent Second annual Maumee Film Festival showcases local artists

By Jeff McGinnis

Budding filmmakers rarely have the chance to see their work screened in an actual movie theater in front of a live audience -- particularly if they have made a short subject, a film of, at most, ten minutes in length. But area artists will soon have that chance at the second annual Maumee Film Festival, September 24 at the Maumee Indoor Theater, a showcase of short films by local filmmakers, created independently for the Festival’s Open Short Film Showcase or 48-Hour Film Challenge.

Inside The Box

Michael DeSanto has found creating work for the festival to be a battle against the clock. DeSanto has participated in the film festival both years, creating films for the 48-Hour Film Challenge -- a contest that has contestants making a complete short subject in under two days. DeSanto

Deadline for film

The Sylvania Community Arts Commission is hosting a new event; TranSylvania Film Competition and Costume Event. Submitted short films or movie trailers in the horror genre will be selected to be showcased at the event. The submission deadline is Saturday, October 1.

Even if you don’t have a film submission, join the party for the costume contest, food, and live music. October 22, 7-11pm. The Barn at Shade Rock Farms 5577 Section Rd, Ottawa Lake, Michigan. $50.

419-517-0118. SylvaniaArts.org.

acter played by Charles Wetzel Jr., an actor who has been in almost every film DeSanto has made. “It’s basically him, in one room, acting his heart out.”

Shine goes Indie

Virginia Shine has worked on screenplays since 2001, but her new short, Go Indie, Go Home, is the first movie where she has served as both writer and director. Go Indie will be screened as part of the Open Short Film Challenge, where films created independently over the past few years can compete, but only if they are less than 10 minutes in length.

Spanish artists

Follow the exiled painter, Francisco Goya, during his final years while protesting the King of Spain in this historical drama directed by Carlos Saura, Goya in Bordeaux. 7pm-9pm Friday, September 23. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 4192558000. toledomuseum.org Free

“I came up with the idea for Go Indie when I was bouncing around 48-hour script ideas,” Shine said. “I wrote the script, a friend of mine read it and told me it was good, that I should make it. So I put out the social media call for help, and found awesome local actors and crew.”

Dude, get a snack

Photo credit: Michael DeSanto

Make yourself comfortable as you enjoy dinner and a show. Red Bird Arts District presents Brew & View, where cult classic The Big Lebowski will be screened. A munchie menu, caucasians, and prizes for best costume will be featured. The event is free, but an $8 donation is suggested to continue doing movie-related events. Doors open 6pm, film starts 9pm Friday, September 23. Treo Restaurant, 5703 Main St, Sylvania. sylvaniaarts.org—CP

Actor Charles Wetzel Jr. in The Box. Wetzel has participated in almost every film director Michael DeSanto has made. took second place for his short Wait, Go Back in 2015, and he’s back this year with a new film in the contest— even though his own time limit seems to always be constrained by his real life responsibilities.

“In both cases— last year and this year, for me— I didn’t actually have the full 48 hours to work on my films, because both times I’ve had to work one of those two days. So it’s always, for me, the 24hour film festival,” DeSanto said with a laugh.

Luckily, DeSanto had a vague concept for a project that fit the guidelines (including the genre and a mandatory prop) he was given. “I already had an idea that I wanted to do. And when I saw what the genres were, what the prop was, and what the line of dialogue was, it kind of fell together really quickly.”

The resulting film, The Box, is a tour de force of tension, centered on one char-

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The story of a film student struggling with debt and depression, the film was shot in Maumee in one day. “Michael Carnevale on camera, Ty Powerz and Pam Hays did a fantastic job acting. We had a blast, so much fun. Spencer LeGros did amazing work on the music. I can’t wait for everyone to see it!”

Shine said she hopes attendees come away from her contribution to the festival with a bit more hope– whether they are moviemakers themselves, or just film fans.

“I think we all struggle at times and lose hope, especially filmmakers trying to follow their dreams. I hope this film leaves the audience feeling good with a positive message and a smile on their face.”

The Maumee Film Festival will take place 6 pm September 24 at the Maumee Indoor Theater on Conant Street. Admission is $6.

For tickets or more information, visit MaumeeFilmFestival.com.

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Photo Credits: Ben Morales.

History in the Present:

Ben Morales’ Hindsight inspires hope for Toledo’s future

By Michael Pierce Ben Morales’ book Hindsight: Northwest Ohio Through the Lens of Time offers glimpses of history— highlighting more than 100 photos of Toledo area structures— both in our industrial prime and current incarnation.

Morales began taking these photos in the fall of 2011. “It was never my intention to have this project become a book,” he explains. But in 2013 he received an offer from the University of Toledo Press to do just that, and the book was released this summer.

Getting to Know the City

In his new book, photographer Ben Morales explores the history of Northwest Ohio through comparison— images of the past are juxtaposed over the present—providing a unique way to look back.

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The project was “sort of a way for me to get to know the city, and its past, a little better,” Morales says. “It helped me connect with Toledo on a deeper level. The more photos I took, the more I learned about the city and the more I fell in love with it.”

With photographs shot entirely with his iPhone, Morales sought to create something accessible. He explains, “the post-production came pretty easy for me. Typically I do most of my photography work with a digital camera. For this

particular project, though, I wanted it to have the that anyone can do this.”

Sifting through the vast collection of old photos at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Morales identified those he found interesting, then visited those locations around the city, taking new photos with slices of the old photo held in place to match the shot.

Facing Danger

Getting the right angle and having the sun in place for the best lighting were not easy tasks. One of the photos in the book is shot in the median of the High Level Bridge, with traffic barreling by in both directions.

Another dangerous shot was of the Capital Tire Building on Cherry Street near Woodruff. “That intersection is really busy, especially at noon– which unfortunately was the time that offered the best lighting for the photo,” Morales says. “I scouted the location four or five times before building up the nerve to stand in the middle of the intersection.

It only took about ten seconds to get the shot, but standing there blocking traffic

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with cars honking at me, it was really unnerving.”

Another tricky location was Waterville’s Rouche de Boeuf Interurban Bridge in Waterville. Morales “had to put on waders to get to the the middle of the river. The water was up to my waist and rapidly flowing. That was difficult, but it ended up being one of my favorite shots.”

Building a Brighter Future

Each photo captures something intriguing– a reminder of the connection to our past and the relevance of the historical context in today’s lives.

“Looking back, I see what the founders of Toledo saw within this city,” says Morales. “Too often we take places like Toledo for granted, and tend to see only the negative aspects. Showing these photos will hopefully give people a better appreciation for where the city comes from.”

Morales will discuss his new book at 3pm on Saturday, September 24 at Gathering Volumes, 196 E. S. Boundary St., Perrysburg. 567-3366188. gatheringvolumes.com Free

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Ohioans are lucky– or unlucky– enough to be historically important players in presidential elections and, as a result, are constantly bombarded with political ads. Kyle Kondik, author of The Bellwether: Why Ohio Picks the President, will explain why Ohio is so important in presidential elections at 7pm Thursday, September 22 at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle.

Kondik, the first of five speakers in the museum’s interactive exhibition I Approve This Message: Decoding Political Ads, aims to show how political ads make use of imagery, music, special effects and language. Other speakers include political scientist Ted Brader, American Press Institute senior manager Jane Elizabeth, University of Michigan musicologist Mark Clague, and media, entertainment and technology executive/advisor Don Levy. The nonpartisan exhibition runs through November 8. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. Call 419-255-8000 or visit toledomuseum.org. Free -BB

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Arts Commission and Toledo Symphony deliver Hot Glass and Cool Music

By Michael Pierce

Music and glass: two of T-town’s most well-known attributes, will be celebrated this year in a series of events running through October. For the first time, The Arts Commission and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra come together to deliver performances and showcase works of fine glass art.

Keeping With Tradition

The Hot Glass Gala and Auction, an event ongoing since the early ’90s, is one of the Arts Commission’s biggest fundraisers. “From 2000 to 2005 or so we took a break, but aside from that we’ve had one nearly every other year for about the last 25 years,” explained Jennifer Jarrett, deputy director of the Arts Commission.

Collaborating with the Toledo Symphony is a new twist for this year’s event.

“They have a lot of new ideas to integrate glass and music, so there’s definitely an interesting collaboration,” says Jarrett.

The Toledo Symphony will give three performances– the first of which was opening night, September 9. At 7pm October 13, Philip Glass’s Symphony

No. 4, Heroes, will be performed at the Valentine Theatre.

Opening days

The Hot Glass Exhibition takes place at 300 Madison Avenue. The gallery, with more than 100 works of glass by artists from all around the country, will be on display until October 20.

Also on view, HUSH-ex from River House Arts, located at 425 Jefferson Avenue, runs through October 22, featuring mixed media and glass art from Megan Biddle, Amber Cowan, Jessica Jane

Julius and Sharyn O’Mara.

On Saturday, September 24, Leonard Marty and colleagues will host an open house at Studio Eleven-Eleven on 1111 Adams Street.

With a little help from our friends

The expansion of the Hot Glass series to include the Toledo Symphony is an outgrowth of a partnership between The Arts Commission and the Toledo Children’s Hospital Foundation at ProMedica, Jarrett explains. “Last year they brought the symphony on board for the Chefs for Children event. And this year, we partnered with them to expand the scope [of Hot Glass] to include the symphony.”

With construction well underway to convert the Steam Plant on the river into an executive office spaces for ProMedica, “the plan is to start activating spaces on the riverfront and along Summit Street,” says Jarrett.

For more information visit theartscommission.org/events

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Common threads

Whether needlepoint, embroidery, stitching or sewing, the handicrafts of decorative sewing and textile arts is a longloved artform. See works made by local and regional artists during The Needle Arts Guild of Toledo’s 41st Annual Needlework Show. Discover both traditional takes on the craft and contemporary ways artists work within the medium. 9am-5:30pm, Friday, September 23-Saturday, September 24. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave. 419-259-5200. needle-arts-toledo.org Free

Step inside

Embrace the crisp weather and take the short trip up to Ann Arbor for their annual POP-X Festival. For ten days, the downtown Liberty Plaza will be filled with exhibition pavilions, each offering a unique, contemporary art installation. In the surrounding area, local artists and musicians will gather for art demos, performances, gatherings, discussion and activities. This fun, casual festival is always an early fall treat, providing the public a free opportunity to step inside ten different art spaces. For a full schedule, see online.

Thursday, September 22 through Saturday, October 1. Liberty Plaza, Ann Arbor. Popxannarbor.com Free

Tapping into local art

Ever want to start buying art? We think you should try it, and so does curator Brook (Jones) Reddish, of Gallery 125.

Since summer, the pop-up gallery has been hosting small shows exhibiting original works of art all priced at $125 or less. Now, Gallery 125 has partnered with The Black Cloister for Art on Tap. Every eight weeks, Gallery 125 will bring three local artists to the Cloister walls for display, rotating works as they are sold. The first event kicks off with artists Lauren Pfund, Allison Parsons and works by Brook. 7-9pm on Friday, September 30. Black Cloister Brewing Company, 619 Monroe St., 419-214-1500. See the “Art on Tap” event on Facebook. Free —AC

Saturday, 9.24

The Sit&Tell Project’s closing exhibition, see All 100 Chairs - In March, AIGA Toledo began The

Sit&Tell Project, a community effort involving over 100 visual artists and storytellers who collaborated to design chairs inspired by stories of strong women. Join the storytellers and artists to see all 100 chairs during the project’s closing exhibition. 3-5pm. Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org sitandtell.com Free

Sunday, 9.25

Soy Wax Candle Making Workshop - Love can-

dles? Find out how to make your own candle and wax melt, while also exploring different kinds of waxes, learning how to compare essential oils and fragrance oils, and the benefits and differences between oil blends. Workshop includes all supplies to make one 8ox glass jar candle and wax melt, snacks and light refreshments. Feel free to BYOB. $30. 2-4pm.

Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., 419-214-1717.

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Wednesday, 9.28 Figure drawing at Tholepin Press -

Since 1990, this group his met every Wednesday to practice figure-drawing in a relaxed, casual environment with varied poses. Bring your own materials. $10/adults, $7/university students with a current ID, $3/high school students with parental permission. 6-9pm.

Tholepin Press, 210 Elm St., Toledo. 419-243-4944. tholepinpress.com

Thursday, 9.29

Cast, Cartoons & Cocktails - Many Americans

first learned about the art by watching Bugs Bunny in the Rabbit of Seville. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar with signature cocktails and mingle with the cast of the Toledo Opera’s upcoming production of The Barber of Seville (on October 7), and see the cartoon for yourself. 5:30-7:30pm. Fleetwood’s Tap Room, 28 N. St. Clair St., 419-255-7464. Toledoopera.org Free

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Lecture, “Alice Neel: Paint, Portraiture, and Humanity” - Dr. Halona Norton-Westbrook, TMA

Director of Collections, will discuss the feminist icon and renowned painter’s work and ability to capture and contemplate the human experience and psychology of the her subjects. 6pm. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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The Arts Commission Spotlight: Toledo Stained Glass Guild - Stop in and meet some of

the Guild’s artists, browse work available for purchase, see demonstrations and ask all the questions you’ve ever wanted to know. 11am-6pm. Toledo Stained Glass Guild, 5403 Elmer Dr. Bldg. 12, 419-381-1251. facebook.com/ToledoStainedGlassGuild Free

Tuesday, 10.4

Drink and Draw - Bring your own beer or wine along

with ideas and tools for a live model drawing session.

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

3rd Annual Point Place Art Walk - This juried art

exhibit and sale will run along the public pathway between Summit Street and the Maumee Bay, in Point Place, near Cullen Park. In case of rain, the event will be held on Sunday, October 2. 10am-4pm. For more information, see the Facebook page, “Point Place Art Walk.” Free

Saturday, 10.8

Intro to Weaving Workshop - Learn the art of

weaving with Columbus fiber artist Sarah Harste. This class will cover the basics, including tabby weave, adding fringe, finishing and hanging your piece. All tools will be provided and available for sale after class. Please register in advance— this is likely to sell out! $60. 1-4pm. Handmade Toledo, 1717 Adams St., 419-214-1717. Handmadetoledo.com

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Bringing Soul Back to Toledo “Soulcentric” event hopes to revitalize Glass City’s love of classic genre

By Jeff McGinnis

Detroit soul singer, Dominick Shelton, brings his talents to Toledo on September 23.

Transparency of emotions For Dominick Shelton, who just released his debut single, “Rocket Love,” this past June, “Soulcentric” will be his first performance in front of a Toledo audience. He said that the ability to connect with a new area while remaining true to the sound of his home is key to his performances outside Detroit.

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Soulcentric promoter, Terry Martin, works primarily out of Detroit.

In Toledo’s diverse musical community, soul is a genre that seems underrepresented. While the classic merger of gospel and R&B dominated the music scene in the mid-20th century, examples of classic soul in Glass City history are hard to find. The people behind “Soulcentric” are trying to fill that void.

“You want to make sure that you are aware of who your audience is,” Shelton said. “At the same time, you want to make sure that you are keeping that authenticity in your music, from what you have gone through– keeping that transparency of emotions in the music and the sounds.

“We’re trying to bring soul back to Toledo,” said Toledo promoter and DJ Andre Williams, also known as DJ DreWills. “Toledo has gotten away from that over recent years. A lot of artists have gone to larger markets to try to expand their brand and make more of a name for themselves. That has left the city lacking when it comes to soul music. But there is still hunger for good soul.”

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Monday, September 26, 2016 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Williams and Detroit promoter Terry Martin are collaborating on “Soulcentric,” an evening celebrating soul music, at the Peacock Cafe on Friday, September 23. Toledo’s own Carmen Miller and Detroit soul artist Dominick Shelton will both perform at the event, while Williams will DJ.

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Sanger Branch, Meeting Room A

“Andre is the lynchpin for putting this together,” Martin said. “He finally got the chance to do something in his home town.

Lucas County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a Department of the Lucas County Juvenile Court and a member of the National CASA Association.

“[Soul] captures realness and authenticity. You can’t fake it. People do imitations of soul, but when it comes down to it, you just can’t fake it.”

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“The name itself embodies the sound,” Williams said. “It’s soul music– it comes from the soul. That’s why it’s so powerful and so popular. And that’s why it’s so loved. From the time that soul music began, it’s timeless.”

Toledo Fireman, Andre Williams– aka DJ DreWills– helped organize the event.

Capturing that feeling, and reigniting Toledo’s love of classic soul, is a big part of what Terry Martin hopes to accomplish with “Soulcentric”.

“It’s more about everybody recognizing that we can get together, and make good music and support each other. I think that’s really the strongest thing,” Martin said. “It’s merging two cities– in my opinion, sister cities, Detroit and Toledo.”

“Soulcentric” begins at 9pm on Friday, September 23 at the Peacock Café on Monroe St. For more information, contact the Café at: 419-241-8004.

Photos courtesy: Terry Martin.

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Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

wed, sept 21 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop Bar 145: 7th Heaven

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland Treo: Barile & May The Village Idiot : Andrew Ellis Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Jazz Jam

thurs, sept 22 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ottawa Tavern: Emo Night The Village Idiot: The Patient Zeroes

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Barr’s Public House: Dan Stewart Ye Olde Cock and Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes Treo: Lauren De’Porre & Petr Karchenko

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Bowling Green State University: Jazz Spotlight with Guest Artist Carl Allen, Percussion THE PUB at the Paula Brown Shop: Paint and Pour, Blues and Rock Open Jam Session

thurs, sept 22 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bier Stube: The Villains Doc Watson’s: Ben Barefoot Huntington Center: Dixie Chicks Frankie’s Inner City: Multi-Genre Battle of the Bands Ottawa Tavern: John Mullins Sodbuster Bar: Fish Fisher

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Barr’s Public House: Gypsy Luvin’ The Village Idiot: Strangetowne Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: The Good, The Bad, & the Blues NINE at Hensville: Ramona Collins Mutz: Quickness!

Treo: The New Fashioned

Country & Bluegrass

Hollywood Casino: Steve Armstrong And The 25 Cent Beer Band

sat, sept 24 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Doc Watson’s: On the Roxx Frankie’s Inner City: Skottfree Hollywood Casino: Martini Affair Ottawa Tavern: TroubleGiant Table Forty Four: Last Born Sons Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Rock Candy Treo: Grape Smugglers

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: GreenAcre Sessions Barr’s Public House: John Barile and Bobby May

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Laura Rain & the Caesars

sun, sept 25 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

The Village Idiot: Bob Rex and Friends

Jazz, Blues, R&B

UT Center for Performing Arts: Jazz Benefit Concert for Clifford Murphy Ye Olde Durty Bird: Michael Whitty Fleetwood’s Tap Room: Soulful Sundays TMA: Hub New Music

thurs, sept 22 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Frankie’s Inner City: Angel Vivaldi

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates

thurs, sept 27 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Stranahan Theater: Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic The Bronze Boar: Ryan Dunlap The Village Idiot: Barile & May

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ross Thompson & the Jazz Mix Sodbuster Bar: Jeff McDonald’s Big Band All-Stars Treo: Tim Oehlers

wed, sept 28 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Huntington Center: Elton John

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Sodbuster Bar: Ragtime Rick & His Chefs of Dixieland The Village Idiot: Andrew Ellis Treo: The Shutters/Gramza Project Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Danny Mettler

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Dégagé Jazz Cafe: Gene Parker Jazz Jam Ye Olde Durty Bird: Ross Thompson & the Jazz Mix

thurs, sept 29 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop Treo: Polka Floyd

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Barr’s Public House: Chris Knopp Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Captain Sweet Shoes

Jazz, Blues, R&B

THE PUB at The Paula Brown Shop: Blues and Rock Open Jam Session

fri, sept 30 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Bier Stube: Distant Cousinz Doc Watson’s: Paper Planes Howard’s Club H: Krymzon Ottawa Tavern: The Fig’s Posey Sodbuster Bar: Sonic Voyage Fest The Village Idiot: The Radio Birds

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic

Barr’s Public House: Muddy Binkley Treo: Nathan Roberts Ye Olde Cock N Bull: Barile and May

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Hollywood Casino: GMac & the Soul Attack Ye Olde Durty Bird: Damen Cook & Friends Stranahan Theater: Jeff McDonald’s Swingmania Orchestra

Classical & Spiritual Peristyle: Romeo and Juliet

Other

THE PUB at The Paula Brown Shop: Live Music with Kaiden Chase

sat, oct 1 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Headliners: Jelly Roll Howard’s Club H: Steven Guerrero Frankie’s Inner City: Cross My Heart Sodbuster Bar: Last Born Sons

Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic The Bronze Boar: Decent Folk

Jazz, Blues, R&B

Pemberville Opera House: The Midwestern Swing

Classical & Spiritual Edison Building: Hot Shots!

sun, oct 2 Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop

Ottawa Tavern: Undesirable People The Village Idiot: Bob Rex and Friends

mon, oct 3 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic The Village Idiot: Frankie May and Associates

tues, oct 4 Acoustic, Folk, Ethnic The Bronze Boar: Ryan Dunlap The Village Idiot: Barile & May

Other

Bier Stube: Karaoke

“No More Mr. Nice Guy” 7pm Tuesday, October 4 Stranahan Theatre Get ready, rock legend Alice Cooper is making his way back

to Toledo. Jam out to classics like “School’s Out,” “Poison,” and “Halo of Flies.” An award-winning musician, the Detroit native has garnered many titles and his theatrical live performances are always memorable. 7pm Tuesday, October 4. Stranahan Theatre, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. $39-79. VIP available up to $725. 4193818851. stranahantheatre.org—CP

Voyage around the states Friday, September 30 The Sodbuster Bar

A night to feel inspired and bring virtuosos together; Sonic Voyage Fest is rolling through Sylvania. The fest features award-winning musicians including the cinematic rock group Circuline, and progressive artists Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius and CELL15. Created last year as a three band gig, the now traveling music festival hopes to continue spreading the music around. Join in the experience Friday, September 30. The Sodbuster Bar, 5758 N. Main St. 419-517-1045. sodbusterbar.com—CP

Wonderful crazy night 8pm Wednesday, September 28 Huntington Center

Witness the Rocket Man himself as he performs multi-styled renditions in an arena atmosphere.

Elton John is coming to town; the highly acclaimed solo artist has achieved 38 gold and 27 platinum/multiplatinum albums, selling more than 250 million records worldwide.

Holding the record for biggest-selling single with Candle in the Wind 1997/Something About the Way You Look Tonight, the singer’s success continues.

8pm Wednesday, September 28. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. $29-154. huntingtoncentertoledo.com—CP

Beam Me Up Carl September 24 at 8pm The Stranahan Theater

Launch into a show that’s truly out of this world Carl Topilow at Carl Topilow: A Space Spectacular.

This Toledo favorite pairs up marvelous music selections like “Mars” and “Jupiter” from Gustav Holst’s “The Planets” and familiar scores from “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” with beautiful videos of the universe supplied by NASA’s Glenn Research Center. Experience our mysterious universe like never before on September 24 at 8pm. The Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. For tickets visit tickets.toledosymphony.com and for more information visit toledosymphony.com or call 419-246-8000. -BB

An Unlikely Fusion

7pm Saturday, September 24 Hindu Temple and Heritage Hall of Toledo Travel to India without leaving Northwest Ohio with music blending Hindustani, Carnatic, Jazz and Folk for a truly special night.

The Hindu Temple of Toledo and Sangeet Music are hosting Sumkali for an evening of music which has received global accolades. With members from North and South India and the American Midwest, this diverse music group crafts unique folk, fusion, and devotional music. Joining Sumkali are the talented singers from the Hindu Temple of Toledo. 7pm Saturday, September 24. Hindu Temple and Heritage Hall of Toledo, 4336 King Rd. Sylvania. $15 in advance, $20 at the door, kids 12 and under are free.

419-843-4440. hindutempleoftoledo.org -BB

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Saturday, 9.24

Dance for Hispanic Heritage

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Toledo’s Hispanic Heritage Dance Celebration features traditional Mexican dancing and spicy salsa tastings. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the independence of Mexico, Chile and the Latin American countries of Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Be part of the festivities. 4pm September 28. Main Library, 325 Michigan St. Call 419-259-5231 or visit toledolibrary.org —BB

Going the Extra Smile 5k - The University of Toledo is raising money for Operation Smile by putting on a 5k run called “Going the Extra Smile.” Signing up for this event at the UT Rec Center or donating to this charity are two ways to help raise money and show your support to a child in need. 8:30am registration, 10am race begins. 2800 East Rocket Dr. 419-530-3700. utoledo.edu

Coffee lovers unite for an entire day of coffeethemed activities with vendors, brewers, roasters and tastings. The Coffee Off will feature a street fair to showcase products, with 20-minute demonstrations, a competition where coffee enthusiasts vote (votes will be tallied at 11:30am), and more coffee-based fun. 8am. Free to attend, $10 tasting wristband. Milan, MI Milancoffeeoff.com —MLR

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The war on zombies

There’s been an outbreak! Survive the apocalypse (or don’t) in a two-hour live-action simulation game. Zombies - Nerf War makes getting involved in the apocalyptic world feel real. Fight your way through the horde of zombies, “shooting” with a provided NERF gun. Then, experience playing a zombie by “tagging” survivors. Every 20 minutes participants will rotate to experience playing both roles. In addition to access to the game, players will receive a T-shirt, a movie ticket to see Zombies in theaters, and other goodies. 6pm Saturday, October 22. $80-100. Jermain Park. zombiesmovie.com —CP

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Friday, 9.23 [miscellaneous] Friday Night Cruise In- Historic Perrysburg’s Cruise In, presented by O-Deer Diner, is on Fridays through October 14th, 2016. All car makes and models welcome. Free registration, driver’s pool, prizes, music, 50/50 raffle and more! Register at the event or at O-Deer Diner. 6pm. 416 Louisiana Ave. 419-874-7070. visitperrysburg.org Free

Friday, 9.23 [outdoors] Birds of Woodlawn - Come out this Friday for one of the weekly birding sessions at Woodlawn Cemetery. From migrating to nesting birds, we will explore the many natural habitats of Woodlawn.

From beginners to experienced birders, all are welcome. Please bring binoculars and bird guides, if you have them. Inclement weather may cancel the event. 8:30-10:30am. 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-472-2186. Historic-woodlawn.com Free

Saturday, 9.24 [miscellaneous] 14th Annual Woodland Indian CelebrationEnjoy Ohio’s premier Native American event and the beautiful Harvest Festival of the Eastern Woodland American Indians of the Northeast and Great Lakes. During the celebration, attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy Native American arts, dance, food, games, history, music and more. Also on Sunday. 10am-5pm Saturday & Sunday. $5/adults, $3/seniors ages 60+, $2/ ages 5-11, free/ages 4 and under. Country Inn & Suites, 9790 Clark Dr., Rossford. 419-872-9900. perrysburgpowwow@hotmail.com

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Roche de Boeuf Festival - Come out to celebrate Waterville’s peculiar and historic buffalo shaped rock formation. The festival has something for the entire family. Children will love the kids zone while parents can shop for one of a kind items. Take a journey back in time at the Pioneer Village, see an amazing car show, and enjoy wonderful music and entertainment throughout the day. 9am-5pm, parade begins at 10am. Downtown Waterville.

419-878-5188. watervillechamber.com Free

[community] Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - Join the fun for the fourth annual Race For the Cure 5K Run/ Walk. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series is the world’s largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer ever created. 8am. Findlay. 419-724-CURE. komennwohio.org

Poke’Crawl 419 - Catch ‘em all at Downtown Toledo’s first Poke’Crawl 419 where Pokémon Go enthusiasts can sail for two hours aboard the Sandpiper Boat with refreshments by the Maumee Bay Brewing Company. Mix and Mingle at Toledo Homeslice and Ye Olde Durty Bird, then head out to The Middlegrounds for a guided tour of the new downtown metropark. Boat leaves the docks at 4pm. Guided Tour at 6:30pm starts at Homeslice and Ye Olde Durty Bird. $40 tickets available at Homeslice or Ye Olde Durty Bird. For more info see “Poke’Crawl 419” on Facebook.

Monday, 9.26 [miscellaneous] Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Children need someone to look up to, and here is your chance to help an abused child feel safe.

Attend this informational meeting and learn how you can make a difference in a young child’s life.

Registration is appreciated. 5:30-6:30pm. Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Sanger Branch Meeting Room A, 3030 W. Central Ave, Toledo.

419-213-6753. casakids.net Free

If you ever wanted to go camping without sleeping with bugs on a dirty ground, then Let’s Go Glamping! The Vintage Market is hosting this event with almost 300 vendors in this vintage inspired, flea market style, upscale shopping experience featuring antiques, furniture, bohemian goods, treasures and much more from local artisans, shops, and small businesses. This camping event will be made glamorous with many vintage camper vendors like Mitten Kittens Glamping Village. 10am to 5pm. Sunday September 25. Monroe County Fairgrounds. $3 admission, kids 12 and under are free. - BB

[miscellaneous] Hillary for Ohio Presidential Debate Watch Party - Hang out with the HRC campaign— or just spy on them— as they cheer on Big Hill during the First Presidential Debate. 8pm. The Attic on Adams, 1707 Adams St. 419-243-5350. theatticonadams.com Free

Saturday, 10.1 [festival]

2016 Sylvania Franciscan Gala - The evening begins with Mass at Queen of Peace Chapel, followed by the Gala Reception with presentation of the St. Francis and St. Clare Awards. Enjoy fine food prepared by Evans Street Station, live music by the KGB Motown Band as well as live and silent auctions! 5pm. $100. Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd, Sylvania. 419-824-3961. sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org

Sunday, 9.25

Monday, 10.2

[miscellaneous]

[outdoor]

Classic Car Show - This family friendly event will feature classic cars, prize giveaways, 50/50 raffle, as well as food and beverages! Oldies will be played by DJ Dale all afternoon. Noon3pm. 301 River Rd., Maumee. 419-794-8205.

Historiccommercialbuilding.com Free

Sunday, 9.25

Wednesday, 9.28

MacQueen Orchards’ Apple Butter Stir Festival - Enjoy apple butter making, picking your own apples, cider making, craft show, pony rides, horse and wagon and kiddie rides. Come check out live entertainment, apple pie contest, Christmas gift barn, Martha’s Country Gifts, bakery and much more! Food served will includes barbeque ribs, chicken, french fries, roasted almonds, Philly sandwiches, sausage, hot dogs, and gyros. Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 10am6pm. 7807 Angola Rd, Holland. 419-865-2916. macqueenorchards.com Free

[festival]

Glamping not Camping

2016 Mutt Strut / Fall Feline Festival at Fort Meigs - The Wood County Humane Society will be hosting this dog walking event and festival at historic Fort Meigs. All dog and cat lovers are welcome! 11am-2pm. 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-352-7339. Woodcountyhumanesociety.org Free

September 21 • October 4

[outdoors] Toledo Roll Community Bike Ride - All bikers are welcome to bike along the Maumee River and under the High Level Bridge with Toledo Roll. Bikers will meet at the new Middlegrounds Metropark and ride for 10 miles. 111 Ottawa St. Meet up at 4pm and starts at 4:15pm. For more info see “Toledo Roll” on Facebook Free

[festival] Rhythm on the River - Enjoy live performances from Otsego Knightmusik and the Otsego High School Band. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Wright Pavilion located on the towpath between the canal and the Maumee River at the end of Lincoln Street. 4pm. Grand Rapids, OH. grandrapidshistoricalsociety.org Free

Tuesday, 10.3 [education] Human Rights Activist to Speak at UT - Dr. Mads Gilbert, a Norwegian human rights activist, anesthesiologist, trauma expert, and humanitarian, is speaking invitation of the University of Toledo Students for Justice in Palestine. He has served during several violent periods in the Palestinian territory, gaining international renown for his work in the region. 6-9pm. The University of Toledo Nitschke Auditorium, 2801 W. Bancroft St., utoledo.edu For more information: utoledosjp@ gmail.com or Shahrazad Hamdah 567.876.9336

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Season of the Arts Plaza PARTy #4

International Festival

The Valentine Theatre kicked off the performing arts season with music, drinks and fun at during their annual party.

The Islamic Center of Toledo invited the community to their beautiful mosque for a two day festival of flavorful food, tours and activities.

Alan and Wilma Kline.

Aisha Ahmed and Saima Arshad Debbie Barrow and Elizabeth Cottle.

Hatem Elhady and Riyad Abdel-Ghani.

Fatima Jaafar, Mary Alhariri, and Zainab Jaafar

Kathy Selking, Mari Davies and Kelly Sodeman.

German American Festival

Beer, decadent German food, dancing, beer, plenty of friends, and beer (I think we mentioned that?) are all heartily enjoyed at the annual summer celebration.

Jordan Brown, Amanda Cooner and Crystal Small

Isaac Snyder and Mindy Phleghaar.

to n i l l Fa our y ing with Original Crav Gino’s BBQ

Chicken Pizza!

Official Pizza of UT

6 locations to serve you!

At Central Avenue 3981 Monroe St. Toledo, OH (419) 472-3567 Sandy Wilson and Sheila Dowgiert.

Nick Dandar, Samantha Dandar, Robyn Dandar, Justin Stevens and Breann Dandar

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Alexis Road 1280 W. Alexis Rd. Toledo, OH 43612 (419) 269-4466

Great Eastern Shopping Ctr. 2670 Woodville Rd. Northwood, OH 43619 (419) 690-4466

Suffolk Square Plaza 449 W. Dussel Dr. Maumee, OH 43619 (419) 897-4466

At Riverplace 26597 N. Dixie Hwy Perrysburg, OH 43551 (419) 874-9170

Monroe & Nantuckett 5307 Monroe St. Toledo, OH 43623 (419) 843-3567

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Dodge Rampage $1,000. Call 419-290-2040 Harley ‘03 ultra classic. 100th Anniversary. 6,800 miles. Silver and black. $12,500 or best offer. Mint condition.

734-856-3552.

Call to Place your $10 Car ad here! 419.244.9859

2002 Silver Hyundai Elantra- Original owner, great runner, clean. 133k miles. Blue books for $3700 selling for only $3000. Call 419-309-3444

Walk to Fight Suicide

Help the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) reach their goal to reduce the annual suicide rate by 20% by 2025 in the Out of the Darkness Community Walk. This event is held annually by the AFSP to raise awareness and money to invest in research, educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. Participants can choose either the 1 mile or the 3 mile route. October 1. Registration/check-in at 9:30am. Walk begins at 11:30am at International Park. Donate or register for this walk at their website afsp.donordrive.com or call Rachel Valis at 315-806-4434 or email her at rvalisafsp@gmail.com - BB

health and wellness events Wednesday, 9.28

NAMI: Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) - Talk therapy and sometimes medication are crucial, but people living with mental illness recover best when they recognize what triggers their symptoms and know how to respond.

Learn this, and more, during WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan), offered by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Wood County. This free, eight-week course will meet for two hour sessions. For more info, see online. 4-6pm on Wednesdays. NAMI Wood County Office, 541 W. Wooster St., Bowling Green, OH. 419-352-0626.

Namiwoodcounty.org Free

Saturday, 10.1

Tonic Open House Celebration & Free Class - Celebrate Tonic Maumee’s community of instructors and clients during a fun and informative open house. Shop a sale of athletic retail, food and drink and check out a free class at 3pm. Take advantage of a new member special and get your first month free with a three month commitment. Please pre register. 3-7pm. Tonic Maumee, 2221 River Rd., Maumee.

419-794-4044.

Tonicmaumee.com Free

2002 Ford Taurus SESGood condition, many new parts with receipts available. Daily driver. 115k miles $3200 419-932-5311 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue- 3.5 liter V-6. Maroon/ Grey leathers 142k miles. Priced to go! $2650 419-309-3444

Drummer looking to join Country or Blues band. Experiences from live shows, recordings, night clubs, etc. #419-345-8295

MUSICIANS SEEKING

Musician looking for band, plays drums or keyboard 419754-3030

Inexpensive assistance with bankruptcy, no fault

divorce and more by certified paralegal and notary public. ​platoniclegalforms@ gmail.com

in your first week!

In search of Military Veteran Musicians, Vocalist &

Original Music Writers...Northwestern Ohio & South Eastern Michigan: veteranadvocate.vls@gmail.com or 419-322-6955

For SALE/trade Yamaha Keyboard YPT-300 w/ case for sale. $125. #419-754-3030

Safe Step Walk-In Tub Alert for Seniors. Bathroom

falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors.

American Made. Installation Included. Call 1-800-906-3115 for $750 Off Overweight? I was Overweight and hated being fat. I lost 32 pounds and feel great. For more information visit: youcandoit55.tsfl.com

Ads For Local Artists are Free! Ads run for 2 issues and must be renewed after the two issues. You must be: advertising for band members or selling instruments under $200 or just looking to jam.

Business related ads run for $20. Limit 20 words per ad; 40 cents per additional word. have a class A or B CDL and a minimum of 2 years experience. Construction experience strongly preferred. Clean driving record & pre-employment drug test required.

Resumes should be submitted ASAP to resume@eswagner.com or fax (419) 6910429. No phone calls. E.S. Wagner Company is an EOE. Non-profit service organization is seeking enthusiastic and flexible

people to provide community integrated employment and daily supports to persons of all abilities. Up to $14 hourly based on experience. Please contact Christy Pruett at (419) 352-5059 or cpruett@wlijobs.com for additional information.

for rent

for sale white diamond plus 12 diamonds. 419699-3398 All oak hutch, table w/ 6 chairs / oak queen bed 2 oak dressers. Make offer.

CASH ONLY. You haul. 419-473-0789

Tuesday thru Friday: 8:00am-6:00pm Saturday and Sunday: 8:00am-4:00pm

NOW HIRING Driver- Highway Construction

In addition to meeting the donation criteria, you must provide a valid photo I.D., proof of your current address and your Social Security or immigration card to donate.

Must be 18 years of age or older to donate.

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serious lead guitarists. Original music.

Live concert shows. Call ASAP 419297-2928 ask for Jack Flh. Find us on Myspace.com/Skeletoncrue, Facebook & Youtube!

14 K medium sized ladies ring for sale. Made in 1940’s. Center

Valid through 10/31/16

help wanted

Skeleton Crue Now Auditioning

Skeleton Crue

Services

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call to place your $10 car ad here! 419.244.9859

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Judge Knot 3pc. band looking to play for special events, restaurants or DJ For hire! DJ Miss T! lounges. 419-779-4532 Spinning various types of music for all occasions! For more 50s & 60s band looking for a information, e-mail me soon at bass player with vocal capability. We are a working band. #419-754-1869 DJMissT@gmx.com. or cell 419-280-4148

Now Auditioning Drummers.

Original music. No big hot shot egos. Call ASAP 419-297-2928 or 419-283-9235 find us on Myspace.com/Skeletoncrue,

with the money you make from plasma donations. (and it saves lives)

2007 Vstar motorcycle. 650 CCs. 95K, new tires. Carb. and fuel system cleaned and tuned. New battery. #419-348-2308

For Hire

working classic country or 50s/60s band. Please call 419320-4925 or 419-472-4766

You can do a lot

Honda Accord $900. Call 419-290-2040

JaM SECTION

Lead guitarist seeks

Donating Plasma saves lives!

1999 Plymouth Breeze, 4-door. New battery, starter, tires, brakes, spark plugs, & wires. Power windows and doors, working A/C. $2,300 or best offer.

419-698-0008

91 Ford custom van. Original 62K. New tires, shocks, A-C 2 134, brake lines, belt, alternator, radiator and hoses. $4,500. #419-352-3335

E.S. Wagner Company is a heavy civil & highway construction firm based in Oregon, OH. We have openings for semidump truck drivers. Candidates should

September 21 • October 4

Regina Manor 3731 N. Erie St.

Now Accepting Applications for Two and Three Bedrooms.

Appliances Furnished Rent Based on Income Wednesday Sept. 28, 2016 from 9am-10am Thursday Sept. 29, 2016 from 1pm-2pm

Please Call 419.726.6186

Announcements Celebrate Recovery is a Christ

centered Recovery program for anyone with hurts, habits and hang-ups Every Tuesday 7 to 8pm North Point

Lung Cancer? And 60 Years Old? If So, You and Your Family May Be Entitled To A Significant Cash Award. Call 800897-7205 To Learn More. No Risk. No Money Out of Pocket.6 Acorn Stairlifts. The AFFORDABLE solution to your stairs! **Limited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Purchase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please call 1-800-4107127 for FREE DVD and brochure.

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FREE Brochure. CALL 1-800-746-0979 CREDIT CARD DEBT Crushing You? Call DEBT ACTION GROUP. For Limited Time, Retain Our Services for FREE. Slash or Eliminate Your Balances!

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We’re looking for a committed graphic artist with a distinct graphic style and a impeccable command of design elements. (i.e. your taste in font usage is killer, you’re a RFS Charitable Foundation, a leading agency wizard at sizing and placing art elements, you have an RFS Charitable Foundation, a leading agency for School-Based Services, is now accepting for School-Based Services, is now accepting applieducated eye for design, etc.) You’re in your element applications cations for:for: leading a team and possess the ability to constructively ​ to provide managerial andmanagerial clinical oversight Services, Clinical Supervisors: Clinical Supervisors: to provide and for our School Based critique others’ work. If you’re a talented art director clinical oversight forChildhood our School Based Services, Outpatient type, hungry to set the design direction of each of our six Outpatient and Early Programs.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) The sun shines

on your partnership; Mercury goes direct; the new moon brings more money. You are always in a hurry and that should be easier for you when October begins! Hopefully you enjoyed more people coming into your life.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20) Energy and optimism return on the 21st. Communications are easier and the new moon on the 30th makes you more aware of your need for a healthy body. Stay on that diet before you stock up on Halloween candy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) All is well on the

21st when Mercury goes direct and even better on the 22nd and 23rd when the sun and Venus change signs. From the 25th thru the 30th correct and finish what you started from August 12th through the 18thl

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You are in for

some good luck on the 23rd so take a chance and be a winner. The new moon on the 30th shines where you live so make changes there; redecorate, and buy some new furniture You love your home so much!

LEO (July 23-August 22) Be careful driving,

even walking, from the 21st through the 24th.

Start October correcting any mistakes you made in August. Yes, Leo, you do make mistakes once in awhile. Try to do that before the 4th if you can.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22) Celebrate

on the 21st when Mercury straightens out and you will too! Communications are easier after the 27th.

The new moon on the 30th may bring more money your way. Save some for travel and football games in October!

LIBRA (September 23-October 22) We sing Happy Birthday to you on the 22nd. Make a list of goals and resolutions to put into effect when the new moon makes its visit to you on the 30th.

This is like your New Year’s Eve. You are in good financial shape.

SCORPIO

(October 23-November 21)

October is your favorite month of the year because Halloween is your favorite holiday. Start planning on September 21st. On the 26th Pluto, your ruling planet, ends its 5 month retrograde period so nothing can hold you back.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) The sun shines on your goals the 22nd and

they are easier to achieve. Mars urges you to spend more money after the 27th but the new moon on the 30th tells you to be sensible. Good luck with that!

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19)

Starting the 22nd the sun shines on your career and after the 27th you are totally involved in this.

Negotiate when the new moon shines there on the 30th. After that you think about holidays from Halloween to Thanksgiving and Christmas.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) Your

life is easier starting the 21st. Work on education again and sign up for classes and workshops. The new moon on the 30th says “EDUCATION� also.

You are busy day and night. The only thing that distracts you are the upcoming elections.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Thanks to

Venus on the 23rd your love life improves. On the 27th you get involved in volunteer work. Your community needs you. You feel that you work twice as hard and accomplish half as much. Just keep up the good work.

PISCES (February 19-March 20) Hopefully

you were able to spend some of your holiday on or near the water. On the 9th Jupiter may bring money from and investment. Be on your good behavior the 16th because you will be living in a spotlight the whole weekend.

Sue Lovett is available for personal astrology readings and private parties.

419-474-6399. suelovett.com

CELEBRITY LIBRA They are said to be the most attractive sign of the zodiac, as well as being the most fair. Examples are Jimmy Carter and Simon Cowell. Locally Melissa Voetsch of Channel 13 and Laura Emerson of Channel 24 light their candles..

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The Bike Knights

STYLE SENSE

Rolling with street style

By Athena Cocoves

“Street style” has a lot of connotations. Sure, we’re fans of skinny jeans, expensive hats and limited-edition shoes, but when we crave some well-planned panache fit for the pavement, we hit up Wesley’s Bike Night.

For the past six years, Toledo bikers have rolled over to the downtown bar on Tuesday evenings to show off their motorcycles, everything from macho Harley’s to vintage rides. A biker’s most prized possession— the two-wheel ticket to freedom.

Darryl Pedigo

Home built Harley-Davidson

Started building: Six years ago.

Bryon McCluer

1999 Kawasaki Drifter

Bought it: Three years ago. Last winter, he

gave the then-dark burgundy bike a complete paint job. He designed, drew and painted the logo on the side and hand painted the patina design. To go with the theme, he found the skull ornament online and drilled it out to add LED lights to the eyes.

“These bikes were built when Indian Chief (another popular brand) wasn’t in business, so they were like an Indian tribute bike. So that’s why I came up with the Indian skull theme… People stare at it and don’t know what it is. People still think I messed up a great Drifter… but I love it. It’s a great riding bike.”

Brad Bechstein

1975 kawasaki 500 triple two-stroke

Bought it: Seven years ago

in terrible condition. He completely restored it.

“In 1971 when I lived in Texas, I had a 500. So buying this was kind of a thing where you just want to see if you could find one again.”

Mark Ramlow

2500 West Sylvania Ave • Toledo 2072 Woodville Rd • Oregon

1979 Shovelhead

Started building:

Two years ago.

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