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To the Editor Damage$

I just read your coverage of the May 30th protest rally that took place in Downtown Toledo. The story titled “Local voices that matter” written by Sean Nestor, highlighted comments and observations provided by leaders of the protest as well as people who participated in the demonstrations. The article was followed by a photo section titled “What we saw”.

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reach out to these folks to see what they think about all this vandalism? The Downtown business district, which is not in the best of shape currently, is even worse off now. Many of these broken windows will never be replaced.

100-year-old plate glass does not come cheap.

The Toledo Zoo has announced new dates for its popular Garden Tour Series.

The tours feature a Zoo staffer discussing horticultural topics during a walk through the Zoo’s gardens. Upcoming events include the Flowering Perennial Care Tour on Tuesday, August 18, focused on plants that can survive throughout the year, and the Discovering Native Plants Tour on Tuesday, September 22, exploring benefits of working with native plants in home gardens. Tours are limited to 20 attendees. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. 10:30am-noon both dates.

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I am sure more of these “Peaceful Protests” will follow in the future. Perhaps the next time, The City Paper can find the time to What I find missing in this coverage was the ask the victims whose property may be damaged as a result of those protests, what they lack of any input or photos from people whose saw and what they think. businesses were maliciously damaged as a result of the protests that day. Tens of thousands Mike McMahon, of dollars of damage was done to a dozen or Old West End more buildings in the downtown central business district. Windows were smashed in the Ohio Building, Spitzer Building, National City Bank Building, the old Fifth Third Bank Building, and many others. Car windows were reportedly broken as well.

REGISTER TO VOTE What purpose was served by the protestors in destroying other people’s personal property?

Why did the City Paper not at least attempt to

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Despite the cancellation of the Toledo Mud Hens’ season in early July, baseball is still happening in Toledo. Since July, the Detroit Tigers’s taxi squad have used Fifth Third Field as an alternate training location this season. The team occasionally posts videos and photos from the workouts online. Despite initial optimism from Mud Hens management that Toledo’s baseball-starved fans could watch the team work out, the practices remain closed to the public and the media— but that shouldn’t stop you from peeking through the fence. The Mud Hens have been a minor league affiliate of the Tigers since 1987.

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MARKETPLACE CHANGES UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS The Frogtown Froggy Museum has moved from Collingwood Ave. to 316 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 300, in downtown Toledo. See more than 700 froggy related items on display from 10am-4pm on Saturdays, or by appointment.

Red Line Circuit Training has opened a second location at 7409 W. Central Ave., near King Rd. in Sylvania. The boutique studio’s first location is at 305 Morris St., in downtown Toledo, near Middlegrounds Metropark. For information on classes, training sessions and more, call 419-460-3989 or visit facebook.com/RLCTSylvania. redlinecircuittraining.com

A new ice cream shop has opened in the plaza by QQ Kitchen at 3324 Secor Rd. Below Zero dishes up a variety of creative cold confections, like rolled ice cream, ice cream tacos, smoke ice cream, milk and bubble teas, and more. 11:30am-8:30pm, Monday-Sunday. 419-973-2366.

Belowzerotoledo.com Mercy Health and NAI Harmon Group have announced the new development of a new residential and commercial mixed-use development, adjacent to Mercy Health - St Vincent Medical Center at Page St. The estimated 5-acre site will have various retail stores and roughly 80 units that will house Mercy resident doctors. The development will complement the Cherry St Corridor and St Vincent Medical Center. As soon as plans are approved construction will start on the estimated $8 - $10 million development which is expected to be completed by the end of 2021.

Water for Ishmael, a nonprofit organization that welcomes immigrants by providing services and programs, has Sylvania studio California YOGA by finished renovations on their new facility at Kimi Rae has moved, across the street, to a 20 Arco Dr., 419-720-8089. new, larger corner location at 5694 Mainstreet Waterforishmael.org in downtown Sylvania. For information on BIBIBOP Asian Grill, a Columbus, classes, specials, and more, visit california Ohio-based South Korean fast-casual will YogaStudio.com. soon take over the former Pot Belly’s space Campus Pollyeyes Toledo has opened, on Talmadge Rd. The restaurant offers cusbringing its Bowling Green-famous pizza and tomizable options. An opening date has not breadsticks to the former Oasis location on yet been announced. Bibibop.com the south edge of the UT campus at 3303 Dorr St. at Secor Road. 419-754-7849. facebook.com/campuspollyeyestoledo.

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Lake Erie Conference to discuss algae blooms

Lake Erie Waterkeepers presents the 15th Annual Lake Erie Conference on Friday, August 14 at the Toledo Yacht Club. The event will focus on algae blooms in the lake, algae monitoring, a look at the Western Lake Erie Algae Report Card, the effect of algae on water treatment plants and a panel discussion on the effect of manure and fertilizer runoff. Scheduled guests include Dr. Greg Moller from the University of Idaho and Dr. John Ikerd, an expert from the University of Missouri. The conference will feature a class-concluding boat ride on the Maumee River. $25, includes breakfast, lunch and launch. 8:30am-3pm. Friday, August 14.

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Police reforms discussed LPGA kicks off truncated season in Toledo

Toledo City Council has passed new ordinances aimed at police reform. Following incidents that sparked protests nationwide, Toledo Council approved changes to the City Code including the prohibition of chokeholds and other forms of neck restraint, requiring officers to wear body cameras and providing identifying business cards to the public. In a meeting on July 15, a proposed ban on no-knock warrants in Toledo was sent back to committee, effectively delaying it for the time being.

Virtual meetings on the subject of public safety and criminal justice reform can be viewed at toledo. legistar.com.

The LPGA’s 2020 season, delayed by COVID-19, kicks off with a pair of events held in the Toledo area. The Marathon LPGA Classic will be held at Highland Meadows Golf Course on August 6-9. A staple of Toledo summers since 1984, the event this year will be held without spectators. An additional, and new, event, the LPGA Drive On Championship, is held July 31-August 2 at Inverness Golf Club.

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by Johnny Hildo

Four elected members of Toledo City Council have disgraced themselves.

All four now stand indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy and extortion. All face the possibility of decades in federal prison which, given their respective ages, could mean life sentences.

And yet the sun comes up in the morning, and the fine citizens of T-Town get up and go about their daily lives anticipating the city services they pay for and expect. The water still must run fresh from the tap. The parks must still provide recreational opportunities.

The roadsides must still be mowed.

The roads...

Oh, yes, the roads. They are still an abomination in many parts of our fair metropolis, inhibiting civic pride and economic development. In short, the work of the City must go on.

Fallen four

The fallen four have until recently remained duly sworn members of the legislative branch, innocent in the eyes of the law until proven guilty, and three of the four have stubbornly attended Council meetings and demanded to vote. Larry Sykes, Tyrone Riley, and Gary Johnson were asked to leave the first such meeting they attended, and the meeting was abruptly adjourned when they refused. They have cast important votes over the past week, however, including a city-wide mask mandate and placing an income tax issue on the ballot to fix the damn streets.

The fourth member, Yvonne Harper, has not been seen in public since her arrest in June.

The participation of Sykes, Riley and Johnson may look unseemly, given the cloud of corruption hanging over

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their heads. But the City charter demands two readings of any legislative initiative unless that rule is suspended by a supermajority of Council. But a supermajority cannot exist if only the remaining eight council members cast votes and the work of Council would slow appreciably. Hard as it might be to stomach, the votes of the three have been crucial to keep the City moving.

On a side note, the resounding defeat of Issue One has brought Wade to his senses. Rather than promote such an omnibus and ambitious tax hike, Wade stripped universal pre-K and safety forces from the new proposal. Instead, voters will see two issues. One is the routine renewal of the three-quarter per cent income tax, without which the City would quickly go bankrupt. The other is a more modest temporary tax hike to fix the damn streets. How temporary is temporary remains to be seen.

The votes of Sykes, Riley, and Johnson helped place those initiatives on the ballot.

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duties until the legal process takes its course or, perhaps earlier, when they would have otherwise faced election, whichever comes first. Johnson is still fighting the suspension process and will presumably continue to participate on Council.

What should Judge Puff look for in these temporary replacements? Fresh faces with no political baggage? Should folks who you’ve never heard of be given the opportunity to get their feet wet?

Or should the Judge appoint folks who have previously served who can hit the ground running with experience and knowledge?

Should we expect a pledge from anyone appointed that they will only serve in the interim positions and won’t seek election to the seats? How could such a pledge be enforced? Ambition is a powerful drug, and especially political ambition. Just ask the fallen four.

Service in office is not for the faint of heart, or for those who would rather criticize from the sidelines than be held accountable, it requires knowledge of the political process, and of public budgets. This takes time to learn. It also requires integrity, and a true belief in the solemn importance of public service.

Should we entrust a full quarter, and possibly one third, of Council to folks who are untested and unproven? On the other hand, who will want to step into these poorly paid positions in a time like this, with the City facing a COVID-19 budget shortfall and the public trust plummeting?

The deadline to apply for the open seats is August twenty-first. We need a few good women and men to apply, and we need them now.

Suspension of disbelief

The curtain has gone up on Act Two of the melodrama of the fallen four.

Wade and Council President Matt Cherry asked the Ohio Attorney General to invoke Section 3.16 of the Ohio Revised Code and begin the process to suspend the fallen four from all activities. Sykes, Riley and Harper have accepted the suspension voluntarily, meaning they will remain members of Council but cannot vote or otherwise participate. Probate Judge Jack Puffenberger will appoint temporary replacements to perform their Council

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CITY SIDE As Toledo Goes, So Goes the Nation

What can Toledo’s recent primary election tell us about the upcoming Presidential election?

By Sean Nestor Every four years, we are told that the upcoming election may be the most important of our lifetime. Between the recent wave of civil unrest over racism and police violence, ongoing frustrations with government handling of COVID-19, and a fragile economy propped up by Congress’ trillion-dollar bailouts, this year’s hype may well match reality. Given Ohio’s history as a bellwether state and Toledo’s importance in Ohio, our local primary election results may provide insight into voters’ feelings about this year’s presidential election.

The Primary Selection

Primary elections exist for citizens to elect the candidate best equipped to represent the party in the general election.

However, in practice, they often function as ways for political party insiders to select the candidate they see as most viable.

Local public interest attorney Reem Subei, a candidate to be the Democratic Party’s nominee for Ohio State Senate District 2 this year, despite building

a more active campaign team, engaging more voters, and raising more than double the amount of money as her opponent, BGSU professor Joel O’Dorisio, won the party’s nomination by a 5% margin. O’Dorisio had the backing of the Ohio Democratic Party.

Primary elections don’t always advance the party’s strongest candidate.

Party operatives can leverage party resources to ensure the dissemination of more information about one candidate than another, and the candidate designated by party leaders as most viable often becomes the nominee.

The Undue Pull of Polling

A common danger during election years is to follow pollsters. Pollsters, who conduct opinion polls, are often highly regarded by political enthusiasts and party insiders. Today, the accuracy of polling can be frustrated by changing telephone habits and difficulties in obtaining sufficient sample data.

For example, the Mayor’s income tax increase proposal, Issue 1, appeared

on this year’s primary election ballot.

Despite numerous polls that suggested voter approval, a nearly 12% margin defeated the measure.

An old saying in Presidential elections teaches that a week is a long time if you closely follow the ever-shifting Presidential polls. Observers would be wise to take polls with a heavy grain of salt and not fall into fits of either complacency or despair when looking at anticipated results.

Absentee-Ism

Mayor Kapszukiewicz publicly opined that polling on Issue 1 was influenced by the cancellation of in-person voting in response to COVID-19, replaced with absentee voting (voting by mail). Any change in election rules is bound to cause confusion and alter the outcomes in ways that are hard to predict.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has stated that the November general election will feature both absentee and

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in-person voting, but there are still unknowns. How comfortable will voters feel with conventional voting, and how wellequipped does the Board of Election handle a larger volume of absentee votes?

How will in-person voting be managed, and will social-distancing measures result in longer lines that deter voters from participating?

Support for voting methods seems divided on partisan grounds. Liberals often stress the importance of absentee voting concerning accessibility and public health issues, while conservatives decry efforts to expand absentee voting as leading to increased opportunities for election fraud.

Looking Ahead

As political debates continue this fall, many voters question the fairness of primary elections, the accuracy of polls, and the integrity of our voting system. Addressing that loss of faith will likely lead to the most votes.

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Pride On the Inside

Toledo Pride changes due to COVID-19

by Jeff McGinnis

It was going to be an unusual year for Toledo Pride anyway, even before COVID-19. Lexi Hayman-Staples, the executive director of Toledo Pride, has been part of each local Pride festival since its inception in 2001. However, this year Hayman-Staples is expecting a baby in mid-August, scant days before this year’s festivities were scheduled to kick off.

“I was going to be stationed nearby, basically for recon and emergency contact,” Hayman-Staples explains. “So we were already going to be trying to figure out how to do stuff in a different way.”

On May 9, the organizers announced that the 2020 festival was cancelled, while making it very clear that the spirit of Toledo Pride would still be alive, with a pair of new events this year bearing the Pride name— Pride on the Inside and Pride at the Drive-In. “It’s heartbreaking,” Hayman-Staples said of the cancellation. “We would much rather be out celebrating and showing our pride. But we’re still hopeful to put on a very good event. It’s just going to be different.”

A New Kind Of Pride

Pride on the Inside will be a simulcast event on Saturday, August 22, the originally scheduled weekend for Pride.

Shown at three area LGBT-owned and friendly establishments: Casey’s on Secor, Hamburger Mary’s at the Docks and Georgjz419 on Adams St. “It’s will be that same Pride feeling that you get, just on a much smaller scale,” Hayman-Staples said. “And the cool thing is, we’re still supporting local LGBT businesses; making sure to have a little impact that way, as well” Featuring live music at each venue from 5-7pm, and then a simulcast of a two-hour special about Pride, hosted by area drag performers Deja D. Dellataro and Amber Stone. Each bar will enforce social distancing protocols to keep the evening safe for all attendees.

“We’re demonstrating that we’re still here in the community. Although we can’t have our traditional Pride (celebration), it’s very important to show that we’re still here,” Turner added.

Then the pandemic hit, and all bets were off. As other events scheduled close to the Pride celebration’s date were postponed or cancelled, the committee in charge of the event held out hope, for a bit, that there would be some way that the festival could still happen this year.

By May, the writing was on the wall.

“Since . . Pride (is not a ticketed event), not knowing (the number of people who would be participating) made us really have to think, ‘oh, can we afford to do Pride if we only have half-capacity?’

And the answer was no, we can’t. So we had to think ‘what can we do?’” said Chad Turner, Toledo Pride’s marketing coordinator.

In previous years, Toledo Pride featured a parade and days of parties. This year, a number of virtual and socially-distanced events are planned for Saturday, August 22 and Thursday, September 10.

Pride On The Inside

Pride At The Drive-In

In September, the spirit of Pride will continue with Pride at the Drive-In, a new event held at the Sundance Kid Drive-In, on Navarre Ave. in Oregon.

“The drive-in has done a lot of neat events this year, because many gatherings have been cancelled. But you can have a gathering there, yet still be socially distanced, while being able to communicate through radio transmission,” said Hayman-Staples.

Pride at the Drive-In, set for Thursday, September 10 at 7:30pm, will feature two movies to choose from, “The Birdcage” from 1996 and “Love Simon” from 2018.

Preceded by a video about this year’s Toledo Pride events, as well as a short documentary about transgender artist Marsha Johnson, who ignited the Stonewall Riots that served as the inspiration for Pride, Heyman-Staples explains that the plan is to make Pride at the Drive-In an annual addition to the Toledo Pride schedule. “Each year, we can do a recap

of Pride on the big screen, and celebrate that event. And it’s an even more accessible event then.”

Pride Lives On

The organizers have plans to host more events related to Toledo Pride throughout the balance of the calendar year, perhaps at area bars or at Pride Center 419 on Collingwood Blvd. But the primary focus remains to spread the message of love and inclusivity that has driven the movement from the beginning.

“Even during these weird, weird times, we still are able to put on something that’s positive and impactful. And we know the importance of LGBT youth to be able to see that we’re still here. Just because (most social events are) cancelled for the time being, doesn’t prohibit us from offering support. It doesn’t mean that we stop reaching out.”

For the latest information on Pride on the Inside and Pride at the Drive-In, visit toledopride.com

Parade Spirit lives on at Drive-In The “Pride at the Drive-In” event will attempt to capture the spirit of Toledo Pride’s annual parade with special events being held at the Sundance Kid Drive-In. If you’re feeling lucky, the event will feature a 50/50 raffle and a gift card challenge. In addition, a car decorating contest will be held, with all attendees encouraged to deck out their ride with pride.

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frustrations about the way the Board currently operates: The CPRB, which doesn’t maintain its own presence on the web, is mentioned on the City’s website. Restraints on a digital presence can obscure the Board and deter complainants.

CPRB only holds meetings when a case comes forward for review, with little chance to promote the board in the community.

For a complainant to address an issue before the Board, they must first navigate the police department’s Internal Affairs process and be told no wrongdoing took place. After finding “no wrongdoing,” a complainant has 14 days to file an appeal to be evaluated by the CPRB. The by-laws of the CPRB require that three of its 13 members be inactive law enforcement officers, guaranteeing a level of representation that some argue skews the perspective on the board.

Other Board members include a citizen from each of the six council districts, an attorney, an individual with a background in Human Resources, a representative from the Hispanic community, and a representative from the NAACP. Without subpoena power (the ability to legally compel a person to come forward and answer questions) and no dedicated staff, the CPRB has minimal resources to gather additional evidence.

These limitations can force reliance on information collected by the police department’s Internal Affairs investigation.

Even if the CPRB concludes that an officer was in the wrong regarding a complaint, the Board does not have the power to make recommendations for discipline or suggest a course of action. They can only say that they found wrongdoing through that carries no legal weight.

Two ordinances recently introduced to Toledo City Council to address some of the issues raised above— a request

A Primer on Local Police Reform Measures

By Sean Nestor

On the subject of police reform, what ideas have been put forward – and what others might take root – before the dust settles?

Following the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, police reform— particularly concerning relations between law enforcement and Black citizens— has consumed the national spotlight. Locally, the explosive conflict between civilian protesters and local law enforcement in downtown Toledo on May 30 resulted in a renewed call for changes in policing by city officials.

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Here’s a look at the ideas put forward— and what other changes might develop.

Civilian Police Review Board

When racially-motivated police violence hits the news, generally, the first call for reform is the establishment of a Civilian Police Review Board. Toledo established just such a board back in 1991. However, like many volunteer community boards established by City Council, the Board isn’t promoted well, meets rarely, and has, occasionally, gone dormant for years at a time.

Civilian police review boards established in many major cities have varied powers and impact on local policing.

Toledo’s CPRB model has a number of constraints, leaving both activists and board participants calling for reform.

Several members appointed by Mayor Hicks-Hudson in 2016 shared

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Clouds of tear gas filled the air during the Police Accountability March in downtown Toledo, hosted by the Community Solidarity Response Network of Toledo, on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

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Given the wide scope of concerns about police power and the limits of the CPRB, several other reforms are currently being discussed, with some already passed by elected officials.

Councilman Sykes proposed and passed a ban on chokeholds and a requirement that officers intervene if they see other officers breaking the law. Sykes has also introduced a ban on no-knock warrants— which authorize police to enter homes without knocking and announce their purpose (except in the most extreme circumstances)— as well as a requirement that officers

looks “militaristic” and presents the appearance of police as an occupying force rather than as public servants.

Defunding the Police?

Awaiting Council’s actions and the Mayor’s Community Police Relations and Reform Committee findings, a conversation about defunding the police has continued to grow. The concept is more than merely cutting the police department budget. Defunding the police typically involves deliberately reducing the size, scope, powers, and weaponry of a police force while using the saved funds to start and support new departments dedicated to addressing non-violent civilian conflict.

Funding for the Toledo Police Department, in recent years, has fluctuated between $75-$87 million— almost 1/3 of the City’s budget. In 2019, staffing also easily outpaced any other municipally operated department, with 705 full-time employees— fully 40% of all City employees— with 621 of those employees being officers.

Toledo politicians have long supported the police department’s growth— a challenge in recent years, as officers are often retiring faster than the time it takes recruits to be admitted to the force. Police Chief Kral, following calls by police chiefs before him, has pushed for the city to reach 700 officers— a number determined by the International Association of Chiefs of Police as

Politically, it has long been popular for Toledo politicians to support the growth of the police department— a challenge in recent years as officers are often retiring faster than new recruits can be admitted to the force. wear body cameras that are turned on during all engagements with members of the public.

Additionally, Councilmember Komives has introduced and passed an ordinance requiring officers to provide their name to anyone who asks and carry business cards with their name and contact information, which they are required to provide to anyone upon request.

Mayor Kapszukiewicz has introduced other reforms as well. He has declared his intention to relocate the police department’s Internal Affairs office from the Safety Building (police headquarters) to One Government Center by August 3. The relocation is a move long called for by reformers who feel that walking through police headquarters to file a complaint against police is intimidating and a barrier to people wanting to speak up. The Mayor has also announced the prohibition of officers wearing camouflage gear, something he feels

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for $100,000 in funding for the CPRB proposed by Councilman Melden and a request to grant subpoena power to the board proposed by Councilman Riley.

Councilmember Komives questioned Council’s ability to make modifications to the CPRB without further input, leading him to call for establishing a task force to review the Board structure with the intent of improving its effectiveness.

Mayor Kapszukiewicz recently announced the formation of a Community Police Relations and Reform Committee, tasked with evaluating and proposing reform measures, including modifications to the CPRB. Comprised of 35 individuals including activists, community leaders, attorneys and police, the group will consider changes to the Board.

ideal for a city the size of Toledo. Mayor Kapszukiewicz ran on a campaign promise to grow the police force by 15 officers each year of his term.

The Future of Policing

In Minneapolis, where George Floyd lost his life under the knee of an officer while three other officers watched, the City Council unanimously voted to place a measure before voters this fall, which, if approved, would completely abolish their existing police department. Meanwhile, in the US House of Representatives, Libertarian Justin Amash and Democrat Ayanna Pressley jointly introduced a bill to end “qualified immunity.” This legal doctrine insulates police officers from liability in excessive force cases.

These examples at reform suggest that the national debate over law enforcement’s role in today’s society is likely just beginning.

The Toledo Police Department using a Lenco BearCat, a vehicle designed for the military, during the March 30 protests in downtown Toledo.

The Role of Mental Health Decades of defunding for mental health, addiction, and recovery services have left police as de facto responsible for handling 911 calls involving mental health emergencies. Without proper training, many officers can find themselves in situations that escalate quickly and result in safety risks for both officers and citizens. Studies have shown that people with mental illness are overrepresented in the criminal justice system, making up 1 in 4 cases of officer-involved shootings.

In light of this, it would seem prudent to fund a new public department staffed by mental health professionals that could respond to 911 calls involving individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. In some situations, a law enforcement officer in plainclothes carrying a concealed weapon could accompany the agents

if things get hairy, while still providing the right approach to maximize the likelihood of a situation deescalating.

If Toledo politicians stopped supporting aggressive recruitment drives for new officers, the force would shrink by attrition, leaving funds to support such a new agency.

However, the creation and integration of such a force into the public safety community would require careful planning by policy experts to be effective and should not be done haphazardly.

Coupled with legislative reforms limiting the police’s scope and power, defunding the police could be a reality in Toledo— though it remains to be seen if the political interest exists. To date, no public officials have come out in support of defunding the police, and no community organization has forged a campaign for it.

Toledo Police Department officers disciplined for actions during May 30 protests On July 22, the Toledo Police Department announced that Internal Affairs (IA) investigations revolving around officer actions from Toledo’s May 30 protests are complete.

Officer Melvin Russell received a 75-day suspension and signed a Last Chance Agreement. Officer Jeffery Breeze received a 120-day suspension and signed a Last Chance Agreement. In addition, Officer Cristopher Guanilo received a Written Reprimand for the sustained complaint of Unnecessary Use of Force Techniques and he received a counseling requirement for the sustained complaint of Reporting Use of Force Techniques.

Chief Kral stated, “Police legitimacy cannot improve if departments fail at policing their own. I will ensure that officers are held accountable when their actions are found to violate department policies, and I will always support the hundreds of officers that positively represent Toledo Police.”

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George & Tony Bardwell, Co-Owners

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3515 W. Alexis Rd., 419-690-4280. whiskeyandthewolf.com 3-10pm, Monday. 11:30am-10pm, Tuesday-Saturday.

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A neighborhood restaurant and bar with approachable food and great whiskey. Since 2019.

Is there a silver lining to the crisis? We learned how to be better operators.

Of the adjustments you’ve made since March, which changes do you plan to makee permanent? Cocktails to-go!

What are your go-to comfort foods right now? Pizza.

What have you learned about yourself during this unprecedented time?

We don’t like to stay inside and we miss serving people inside the restaurant.

What is your motto for how you run your business?

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Christy Lorton, M.D.

Dermatology Associates/Ada Aesthetics Perrysburg: 12780 Roachton Rd. Sylvania: 7640 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-870-0777. Daohio.com How long have you operated your business? How have the past few months compared to your experience before that?

I am the founding partner of Dermatology Associates, established in 1991. In late March, 2020, practically overnight, the entire landscape of our practice changed. Never before had we experienced a downturn in business. A medical practice such as dermatology, a high demand specialty, is practically recession-proof, but it is not pandemic proof. The devastating loss of life and the economic turmoil that has been experienced (and is still ongoing) will haunt our community for years to come.

If there’s a silver lining to the crisis, what do you see that being?

The silver lining is that we will all be more cautious and protective of the health of our loved ones, our patients and ourselves.

Of the adjustments you’ve made since March, which changes do you plan to make permanent?

As a medical practice, we have always practiced universal precautions, but now we utilize medical protective equipment at an increased level. I do not see us decreasing our safety protocols any time soon.

Support local businesses and be kind to each other.

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Gina R. Konczal, Owner / Strategic Tax Accountant

Premier Tax & Business Consulting 118 W. Wayne St., Maumee. 419-902-6954. premiertaxbusinessconsulting.com 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

We strive to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations by providing tax preparation and filing services in a timely manner. We specialize in back taxes and offer expert tax advice.

How long have you operated your business?

How have the past few months compared to your experience before that?

My business is fairly new in town. I officially opened for business about a year ago, and the past few months have been, without a doubt, very challenging. As a new business owner, you start your business with excitement and high expectations. COVID-19 was an unexpected and unwanted visitor in our lives, causing global distress. Despite these circumstances, I remained optimistic, thinking that bad times were not going to last forever. I continued working on marketing strategies to promote my business using various social media platforms.

What have you found to have the best way to work through this quarantine time?

The best way to work through the pandemic time was to stay positive and use technology already available to us. While working from home, I became very creative. More and more ideas continued to come to me that motivated me and encouraged me to reach out to clients beyond my wildest dreams. All of a sudden, my marketing strategies were working exceptionally well. I found that people were more open to doing business remotely, which allowed me to provide tax preparation and filing services to taxpayers in almost all 50 states! Crazy, but real.

What is your motto for how you run your business?

Stay open-minded. Do not limit yourself. New and unknown projects will come to us, and we’ll meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. This will allow us to offer new services as we continue to grow.

Some of the new services we will be providing soon are foreign tax and financial planning.

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Tony Rasczyk, General Manager

Consign-It Home Interiors 6925 W. Central Ave., 419-841-4663. Consignittoledo.com. facebook.com/consignithomeinteriors. instagram.com/consignithometoledo.

10am-6pm, Monday-Friday. 10am-5pm, Saturday. Noon-5pm, Sunday.

Closed on major holidays.

We are an upscale resale shop of furniture and home accessories. We also integrate brand new items and have 50 vendors that rent booth space from us.

How long have you operated your business? How have the past few months compared to your experience before that? We’ll celebrate our 23rd year in business this Sept 7th. We’re very fortunate to have long time repeat customers and consignors. The past few months have been challenging with the COVID-19 pandemic.

We’ve increased our social media presence, especially since we had been closed for two months, and that’s the only way we could sell items. We continue to have a strong social media presence ever since we’ve reopened.

What have you found to have the best way to work through this quarantine time? Social media via Facebook, Instagram, weekly emails, Craigslist, and Pinterest have been added as tools to sell items and keep a presence during this crisis. We are extra cautious with masks, sanitizer and social distancing for our customers and employees.

If there’s a silver lining to the crisis, what do you see that being? We have more of a social media presence to sell items and be more accessible to the public.

What is your motto for how you run your business? It starts at the top; I set an example for my employees. I need to show a strong work ethic, treat people with respect and care about the safety of others.

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Danielle Perkins General Manager

Maumee Bay Brewing Company 27 Broadway. 419-243-1302. mbaybrew.com 11am-9pm, Sunday-Thursday.

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We are Toledo’s original craft brewery.

This is our 25th year in operation and we have a variety of craft beers all made here on site. We also have an extensive menu that has something for everyone.

How have the past few months compared to the past? During the last few months we have been focusing on the carryout aspect of our business, this is not something we have focused on before.

Trying to give back to our community during this time offering specials on food and growler fills.

What have you found to have the best way to work through this quarantine time? We have all learned here at MBBC to be very flexible. Everyone has jumped in to help in whatever area is needed. Honestly, I think it has made for an even stronger team knowing we can all count on each other to get the job done and take care of our guests!

Is there a silver lining to the crisis?

We have a grassy area that is covered under our licenses but we had only used it for special events. When the order was issued to allow us to seat outside we expanded our seating to that area to be able to serve as many people as possible. We discovered our guests really love dining in that area. Most likely we will make that a permanent part of our outside seating.

Have you given back to the community during the pandemic?

When the need for hand sanitizer increased and people were unable to purchase it in the stores we started making it in our stil. We gave thousands of gallons of hand sanitizer away, free of charge, to the general public as well as the local police, fire and medical personal for about two months. We also donated about 300 boxed lunches to local hospitals to help feed the doctors and nurses working so hard to keep our community safe!

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Meet the team (L-R) Bill’s son, Ryan McConnell, started working with the company this past year and is passionate about volunteering at The Cocoon, a domestic violence shelter in Bowling Green.

Adam SoRelle is a sales rep with a Karate Black Belt who owns American Kempo Karate and plays music in two local projects, Dragonfly and Radio Traffic. He says he enjoys working at Dunright because he can “protect other people from large corporations that would take advantage of them.

Sean McConnell, Bill’s brother, is a veteran and photographer who has been a sales rep for the past year. Sean is a Karate Black Belt who enjoys volunteering at HOOVES, an equine-assisted therapy organization created by veterans for veterans in Swanton.

Bryan Orwig worked as Dunright’s top installer for years and is now a sales rep. He brings his experience to the job and his team members believe he can “see through the walls.”

Steve Len has been a sales rep for 7 years and spends his free time fixing houses because he loves improving the community and neighborhood.

Bill McConnell is the president of Dunright Building Services and boasts a Karate Black Belt. He is proud of his team: “Our sales reps look at their job as problem-solving. We’re finding solutions and helping people fix houses. We have a lot of hands in the community and our integrity is important.”

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Bill McConnell, President

Dine in today, or curbside pickup is ALWAYS available!

Dunright Building Services, Inc. 1057 Custer Dr., Toledo. 419-537-7465. dunrightbuildingservices.com 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. By appointment only on Saturday.

Closed on Sunday.

Dunright Building Services is a locally-owned, award-winning construction company. We specialize in nationally branded windows, siding and entry doors.

We provide quality to our clients which always has an eye on affordability. We like to let our clients know that if they need some new windows or doors or siding, we will make it affordable for them to enjoy any potential upgrade to their home.

3515 W. Alexis Rd. Toledo | 419-690-4280

HOURS: Mon 3pm - 10pm | Tues-Sat 11:30am - 10pm | Closed Sunday

What are some of the most inventive and creative ways your business has adapted? Over the years and/or the last few months?

We had many meetings amongst all of us, admin, sales, production, etc. to air out any and all good ideas (and a few stinkers) Anyone who had an idea to keep us working was listened to and some of the ideas came from some of our quietest crew members. I know it is a cliche, but we adopted the slogan “We are all in this together” and it really helped pull everything together over these most trying times

Small businesses have supported each other through this time.

Has your business collaborated with others?

Absolutely, the majority of successful contractors in the City of Toledo are more like friendly competitors willing to lend a hand if needed. Many times that help consisted of a phone call and a little trading back and forth of how bad the situation was getting and how each of us were doing. It was a relief to be able to pick up the phone and talk to someone locally who was going through the same challenges we were and was able to help out, even if it was just with a few words of encouragement.

Have you given back to the community during the pandemic?

We actually give to several different organizations in the city that help those in need.

Restoration Church on Sylvania, The Open Door Ministry on Cherry St., just to name a couple. Even though the demands on our time prevent us from donating our personal time, we are able to help 4 or 5 different places with monetary support which is used for whatever purposes they feel necessary.

What inspired you to start your business?

My father worked in the corporate world when I was younger and I saw him downsized out of a job he not only excelled at but loved doing. I decided then that it would never happen to me. I would always own my own business so that my relationship was between me and the customer and not some corporate entity.

Is there anything else you’d like readers to know?

We thoroughly enjoy our relationship with the Toledo City Paper and have met many great clients because of the wonderful job they do with the publication. Plus, the folks that run this periodical are an amazing bunch! Shout outs to Collette and the staff.

These types of people watching how you spend your ad dollars gives us the confidence to keep coming back for more. And we are two time Best of Toledo Remodeling company winners from City Paper reader voting as well. We are humbled by those honors, while giving sincere thanks to the staff of the City Paper for all they do.

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Phil Barone, Owner

Rosie’s Italian Grille 606 N. McCord Rd., 419-866-5007. rosiesitaliangrille.com 11:30am-9pm, Sunday-Thursday.

11:30am-10pm, Friday-Saturday.

Rosie’s is a locally family owned and operated Italian restaurant which has served the NW Ohio area for over 30 years. We pride ourselves with our authentic Italian recipes passed down from my mother Rosie Barone whose cooking inspired Rosie’s Italian Grille.

What have you found to have the best way to work through this quarantine time?

We have found that being transparent with everything we are doing has been best. We have provided updates on our initiatives and protocols, we have implemented and enforced within our restaurant during the quarantine, and our guests are pleased to know what we are doing and what is happening. They know they are safe when they come to dine with us.

Have you given back to the community during the pandemic?

We have given back during the pandemic by joining up with the Toledo Plus One Initiative which sponsored local hospitals and first responders. We made lunches and dinners for people on the front line. We also received donations from other businesses and individual donors to enable us to donate meals to local hospitals.

What are your go-to comfort foods right now?

Anything Chef Eric Kish makes in our restaurant, he is an amazing Chef. If I had to pick it would be any of our fresh catch fish, like Walleye.

What advice would you give to others right now, or what is the best business advice you’ve received?

The best advice was from my brother Dr. Frank Barone. He said whether you believe in wearing a mask or not, you have to do it to make others feel comfortable and safe as we are all in this together.

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Cory Cousino, Vice President/Co-owner

Cousino’s Steakhouse

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We are a 3rd generation family-owned Steakhouse that specializes in hand-cut steaks and fresh seafood since 1945.

How long have you operated your business?

How have the past few months compared to your experience before that?

This is our 75th year in business. The past few months have been a growing experience, to say the least, and have really shown us who we are as both a family business and as a working family, taking care of our long time customers and staff alike.

What are some of the most inventive and creative ways your business has adapted? Over the years and/or the last few months?

Thru the use of apps like DoorDash and UberEats we have seen a remarkable upswing in business. As well, to offering some vegan/ vegetarian items on our menu has brought some new faces to the restaurant.

Have you given back to the community during the pandemic?

We delivered to the front liners at Bay Park Hospital on a regular basis to show our support for them.

What are your go-to comfort foods right now?

Our House special is the 8 or 12 oz Sirloin, which is also a great seller, and our hot roast beef sandwich has really become a staple here as well. Both are classic comfort foods that have been on our menu for 75 years.

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Eric Sitter, co-owner

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Sidelines Sports Eatery & Pub

3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. 419-794-4000.

26625 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-872-6900. waltchurchillsmarket.com 7am-9pm, Monday-Saturday. 8am-9pm, Sunday.

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Sidelinessportseatery.com.

Local retail grocer serving the community for over 100 years, offering qualityfoods, homemade products, gourmet specialties, beer and wine.

What are some of the most inventive and creative ways your business has adapted?

Being over 100 years old, our business is constantly making changes so we aren’t stuck in our “old ways”. Adapting to the laws and regulations has just been another part of the challenge. We have increased our cleaning processes and required steps to be taken to promote the health and safety of our customers, employees, and vendors. Our people have done a tremendous job of sourcing products from a variety of vendors both old and new. Being a relatively small company, we have been able to work with vendors who typically supply other businesses. For example, we were able to purchase fresh produce that was in short supply from a supplier that typically supplies hotels. Additionally, we had fantastic lobsters at an incredible value that would have otherwise been destined for a casino or cruise ship. We have fared well because of the dedication and knowledge of our great employees, not only in the past few months, but also throughout our company history.

Sidelines is a casual and friendly sports bar and eatery that boasts incredible daily specials, fantastic signature cocktails, and plenty of favorites for all ages.

How long have you operated your business?

20 years, as of May 1st.

What are some of the most inventive and creative ways your business has adapted? Over the years and/or the last few months?

Small businesses have supported each other through this time.

Has your business collaborated with others?

Online ordering, delivery and direct marking.

Have you given back to the community during the pandemic?

We have worked with insurance companies and other restaurants to donate free meals to first responders, police and emergency medical personnel.

How do you keep morale up for your staff?

Over the years and/or the last few months?

Treat employees like they make a difference— because they do! As a boss, you have to empower your employees.

Is there anything else you’d like readers to know?

We’ve been blown away by the support received through carry-out and online orders over the last months.

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Fortunately, we have a long history of established relationships with vendors and sources for all of our food needs. Many are local and smaller companies with the exception of our main wholesaler AWG, a retailer-owned co-op. Our co-op is doing over 11 billion dollars a year in business so we have the buying power to compete.

Large chains are associated with big suppliers like Tyson that provide their meat and they have been shut down or have had other challenges. By buying from our smaller groups of good vendors we have been able to source and service our needs. We have also purchased additional cleaning services through a local company and rented additional sanitizing equipment. Local partnerships have been, and will continue to be, vital to our company’s success.

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George Thompson, owner

Georgjz419 Fun, Food, & Spirits 1205 Adams St., 419-842-4477. Georgjz419.business.site 4pm-2:30am, Monday-Saturday. 1pm-2:30am, Sunday.

This inclusive nightlife hotspot in UpTown puts the “social” in socialdistancing with parking lot parties, entertainment, cold drinks and more— including some of the best pizza in town.

What are some of the most inventive and creative ways your business has adapted?

We have adapted by utilizing the parking lot as a dance floor for social distancing and fresh air.

Small businesses have supported each other through this time.

Has your business collaborated with others?

Yes, all of the Adams Street bar and businesses have been working together wonderfully since the beginning.

How has your business given back to the community during the pandemic?

We’ve hosted a few different functions, like a cookout for EqualityToledo and their food bank. We have also arranged COVID-19 Care Bags throughout the pandemic.

What is your motto for how you run your business?

Love, respect and accept.

What’s been your go-to to take your mind off things?

Listening to meditation music by the pool.

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Claudia K. David-Roscoe, Co-owner/Natural health educator Health Foods by Claudia

Sunshine Communities (Sunshine Acres) 7223 Maumee Western Rd., Maumee. 419-865-0251. sunshine.org

3904 Secor Rd., 419-474-2400. healthfoodsbyclaudia.com 9am-6pm, Monday-Saturday. 11am-5pm, Sunday.

We are a community gathering place, grateful to share our knowledge, experience and understanding about the principles of natural healing with others who want to learn. We believe mindful living is the answer and empowering ourselves with knowledge is the key.

How long have you operated your business?

How have the past few months compared to your experience before that?

This year is our 30th anniversary in business and we are so grateful and blessed.

The past few months compared to years past have been another learning experience in Life; learning to adapt to changes beyond our control. So, we keep the faith, take one day at a time and do the best we can each day.

Small businesses have supported each other through this time. Has your business collaborated with others?

At Health Foods by Claudia we have always supported our fellow locally-owned businesses and have encouraged our customers to support their local community as well...first.

Is there a silver lining to the crisis?

As our country goes through what we are experiencing, I pray the silver lining is that more Americans are becoming mindful about important issues facing us while opening their hearts to become better people because of it all. I’m keeping the faith that the goodness in this world is the brightest Light there is!

Sunshine Communities is a non-profit that supports people with developmental disabilities through various services. Sunshine Acres and specifically the greenhouse, serves that purpose through teaching job and life skills that can Be applied to many facets of life. We do this while growing ornamental plants to sell and veggies to sell and eat. It’s not necessarily the garden itself, but the gardenING that counts!

What are some of the most inventive and creative ways your business has adapted?

We have had the opportunity to upcycle some of the leftover wood from when our boardwalk was destroyed to create some interesting and creative plant hangers and crafts to offer at sales.

Is there a silver lining to the crisis?

Time. With the season at a standstill, the individuals are staying safe at home.

That leaves us with a lot of time do make some big improvements.

Have you given back to the community during the pandemic?

We have been growing some produce for a food pantry that Sunshine hosts, as well as offering some Zoom time for individuals who need some green time that they haven’t been able to get elsewhere.

What are your go-to comfort foods right now?

Georgette’s Grounds and Gifts’ Strawberry Spinach Salad with spring mix instead of spinach and poppy seed dressing. It is the PERFECT cool down— a sweet treat for lunch when you’ve been sweating out in the sun all morning.

Is there anything else you’d like readers to know?

Check Sunshine Communities out on FB to keep up to date on future sales.

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Max Schornack, Executive Chef and Devin Bunch, Sous Chef

The Mason Jar Tap and Grill 8504 Secor Rd., Lambertville, MI. 734-854-8737 Masonjartapandgrill.com. facebook.com/masonjartapandgrill 11:30am-9pm, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. 11:30am-10pm.

Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. 11am-9pm, Sunday.

Laidback atmosphere with upscale pub fare and craft beers.

Is there a silver lining to the crisis?

I would say the customer is the one that gets the benefit of the crisis because the restaurant isn’t packed, food doesn’t generally take as long, and there are more restaurants doing better carry out style meals.

What was it like to reopen? What changes do you plan to make permanent?

Reopening felt like a whole new restaurant. We changed our menu, implemented new health policies, and each day hit record numbers.

Our carryout game got stronger and stronger with each week during the crisis. I am going to continue to keep our earth-friendly to-go boxes, our reheat-able foil pans and our carryout kits.

What have you learned about yourself during the crisis?

I learned that the community around us is way stronger than I had originally anticipated.

What advice would you give to others right now?

Don’t sell yourself short. Don’t sell your food for cheap, in the hopes you sell more. Sell it for what it’s worth. If you start with good ingredients, you’ll get good food. If you start with great ingredients, you’ll get great food.

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Brandon Saba, Managing Partner

Bar 145

5305 Monroe St., Toledo. 419-593-0073. Bar-145.com Kitchen hours: 4-10pm, Monday-Thursday. 11:30am-10pm, Friday-Sunday. Bar open daily until 2am.

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Has your business collaborated with others?

We have always collaborated with as many locally sourced products as we can. Locally sourced meats, cheese, beers, spirits, uniform needs, and so much more! Now is the best time to help one another out!

What was it like to reopen?

The reopen was a very positive one. We had an opportunity to clean, fix, change and address a number of “projects” that asre hard to get to due to lack of time during business hours. Everybody was so happy to be back into a routine and take care of the faces we missed over the months away.

What are your go-to comfort foods right now?

(L-R) Executive Chef Marcus Hartford / Owner Jeremy Fitzgerald / Co-Owner Brandon Saba / Owner George Simon

Chef Marcus Hartford reopened our kitchen and has been keeping me well fed! All his new upcoming fall menu items are comfort food-oriented and top-notch.

What advice would you give to others right now, or what is the best business advice you’ve received?

Just keep working hard, keep your eye on the prize, and if you made it through this, you’re able to get through what you have to make it work.

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What are some of the most inventive and creative ways your business has adapted? Over the years and/or the last few months? We have dug out old laptops and have customers text in their order number and parking stop for curbside pickup. It’s the first computer we’ve used to help serve our customers.

How has your business given back to the community during the pandemic? Schnmucker’s partnered with Next Day Sign selling “Toledo Strong” yard signs and donated over half the monies to feed frontline workers. Over $1000 was raised to do this.

Of the adjustments you’ve made since March, which changes do you plan to make permanent? Due to our limited seating, we now require that everyone in your party must be present to be seated. That COULD be an approach that we keep since we are SO small and, way too many times, tables are held for 30 minutes or more during prime busy times. Keeping this may be a way to show respect for all customers wishing to dine with us.

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Small businesses have supported each other through this time. Has your business collaborated with others?

Whenever we can, we always try to support local businesses for employee appreciation events. Recently we have had generous donors donate some amazing meals, such as Mike’s Pizza and La’Petite for a staff lunch, and Buff City Soap to help our staff recharge after a long day!

If there’s a silver lining to the crisis, what do you see that being?

As with any challenge, we view this crisis as an opportunity to learn and grow!

During this pandemic, Ohio Living Swan Creek staff has truly come together as a family to offer a helping hand wherever there is a need, even if it is in a different department than they typically work.

What was it like to reopen?

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How do you keep morale up for your staff?

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Has your business collaborated with others?

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How has your business given back to the community during the pandemic?

We have continued to donate to different charities even through these difficult times.

What have you learned about yourself during this unprecedented time?

That no matter how hard you try, some things you can’t control.

What advice would you give to others right now, or what is the best business advice you’ve received?

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How long have you been in business? How do the last few months compare to your experience before that? Durocher’s opened in Monroe, MI, in 1951, and in 2019, we opened our Sylvania location.

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What have you found to have the best way to work through this quarantine time? As an essential business, we remained open throughout this pandemic.

We’ve continued to provide service to our customers, making sure we’re helping customers with food preservation with refrigeration and keeping homes sanitary with laundry and dishwashers.

How has your business given back to the community during the pandemic? Durocher’s has always supported local and national causes. Again, this year, we’re happy to be part of the St Jude Dream Home with Buckeye Real Estate Group. We’re all working to find a cure for childhood cancer.

What inspired you to start your business? My father started this business, and it’s my passion to continue providing a living for our employees as we have for years.

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CHOW LINE Gastrofare and nightlife

By Jeff McGinnis Bar 145 on Monroe St., sports a slogan that covers the essentials: “Burgers, Bands, Bourbon.” Bands have returned in a limited way post-shutdown, but the burgers and bourbon are still front and center. Bar 145 features a welcoming atmosphere while seriously considering customer safety in the era of COVID-19.

The result is an engaging dining experience at a reasonable price point.

“What we try to do is bring a restaurant-style atmosphere with gastrofare, and transition into nightlife with bands,” explains owner Brandon Saba. “And we feature over 50-plus bourbons on the menu at any given time.”

Leading the gastropub scene

Bar 145 opened in May 2011 by owners Jeremy Fitzgerald and George Simon, on the leading edge of the gastropub scene in the Toledo area. After years of helping brand and operate Bar 145, then-General Manager Saba became the team’s newest OwnerOperator.

The restaurant expanded to a second location in Miamisburg, and now both locations offer Reset, a retro arcade experience, connected to Bar 145. A third, solo Reset is also open in Rossford.

“We had Ohio’s first beer tap wall at the time,” Saba said of Reset. “We just recently rebranded to Reset Pins, (with) the area’s first duckpin bowling lanes that are available.”

Comfort and Safety

After a shutdown due to COVID19, Saba and the new Executive Chef Marcus Hartford teamed up and decided it was time to get back to the basics of what made Bar 145 what it is today.

The Monroe St. restaurant provides comfort in this unsettling time with a friendly gastropub atmosphere— dark, soothing decor, a dozen large TVs, and a cover of rock music. Each table displays a label proclaiming that it was recently sanitized.

“Any recommendations that have been made, including wearing mask and separating bar seats, were definitely hurdles that we had to overcome in order to stay open,” Saba said. “But being open and being able to serve the community, and being able to continue doing what we have done the past ten years was important to us.”

Perfect Bites

We ordered the pretzel bites ($7.99), served with a side of queso dip. The bites were fresh, with the balance of a crisp exterior surrounding warm, chewy dough. The queso dip made each bite a delight, with a spicy kick.

The stack-your-own-burger ($9), which allows customers to build their own masterpiece, allowed us to order a medium-well patty with cheddar cheese on a pretzel bun, with added bacon ($1 because why not?). On the side, maplebacon-mac ($4.99 to accompany the stack-your-own burger), a macaroni and cheese accompanied by the Bar’s popular maple bacon. The dish, a little sweeter than expected, has a pronounced maple flavor with cheese, not as sharp as it might have been, proved good enough to scrape the bottom of the bowl with a spoon.

Saba notes that the chef-driven kitchen features locally sourced foods that carry love and passion in every bite.

“It’s always been a chef-driven menu,” Saba explains. “As the first gastropub, a lot of the inspiration came from locally-sourced foods. We do have a new head chef since we reopened after the (virus shutdown), and he puts his own spin on it.”

One-Stop-Shop

Reset, the neighboring video arcade, was sparsely populated when we were there, and the majority of the space is now filled with a duckpin bowling setup.

They encourage advance reservations for the game, to allow for sanitizing before players arrive. Reset in Rossford is also outfitted with duckpin lanes, as well as golf simulators.

“We’re basically two great bars under one roof. It’s the one-stop-shop for all your entertainment and food and beverage needs,” Saba said. “We have everything from bourbon to the martini list to wine to chicken fingers, all the way to bison burgers. We have a little bit of everything, for eve ryone.”

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POPPERS Finding food truck parks Downtown Toledo is sorely missing the weekly Thursday food truck gatherings this summer, with the Lunch at Levis program postponed until at least the fall. In the meantime, other regular options have arisen for those looking for delicious mobile cuisine. The Perrysburg Farmers Market, held on Louisiana Avenue every Thursday from 3-5pm, features food trucks along with a traditional market complement of fresh produce. Arrowhead Park in Maumee hosts Food Truck Picnics every Wednesday afternoon from 11:30am-1:30pm. Also, Yark Automotive Group, on Central Ave., regularly welcomes foodies to their Yark Food Trucks program, hosted in the dealers parking lot. For a full list of trucks and dates, visit facebook.com/YarkAutomotiveGroup.

Keep Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’...

The Oregon Rollin’ Food and Farm Market began its 2020 season by providing a new option for fresh produce and other goods straight from area farmers and retailers. Held on a pseudo-monthly basis on Navarre Ave. (down the road from St. Charles Hospital) the Rollin’ Food Market features more than a dozen vendors selling fruits, vegetables, jams, craft items, baked goods and more. And if your stomach is rumbling, the Market has plenty of food trucks serving up epicurean standards.

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The “Stay Barefoot” Campaign will run all summer, and include a virtual event to stream on Facebook, Youtube & on our website

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August 15, 2020.

Annually the Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo hold a “Barefoot on the Beach” event at Maumee Bay State Park, where donors enjoy food from various purveyors. This year, however, COVID-19 has put those plans on hold. The spirit of the fundraiser lives on with “Stay Barefoot 2020” where Individuals who wish to donate can visit barefootonthebeach.com to earn “sand dollars,” redeemable at area businesses through September 8.

Participating restaurants include Benchmark, Cocina De Carlos, Manhattan’s and Rosie’s Italian Grill, among others. A virtual “Stay Barefoot” event, held on August 15, will be hosted on the organization’s website at barefootatthebeach.org, and through other streaming services.

We are giving “Sand Dollars” to ticket buyers and Sponsors that can be used at any participating vendor in $5 increments and can be used through September 8th.

Avocado and Cheese, a match made in Toledo A new local business offers delicious, fresh and made-to-order charcuterie boards.

Avocado and Cheese LLC is the creation of Toledo mom Alisa Gafeney, who has been passionate about food for years. She began the business in May, an idea born of quarantine-induced boredom. Customers choose from a variety of meat and cheeses for their board and Gafeney takes care of the rest. Her creations are mouth-watering appetizer trays perfect for any socially-distant gathering, or even if you just want to eat it all yourself. To place an order, visit facebook.com/avocadoandcheese.

Visit our website to learn all about “Stay Barefoot” 2020 as we look to raise crucial funds for the club and help those who have helped us for so many years.

New cafe offers fresh salads and coffee The new Salad Bar and Cafe at the Oliver House brings a different style of healthy eats to Toledo patrons. With a fresh take on salads, juices and coffee, as well as a make-your-own-trail-mix bar, all menu items feature “very clean, simple ingredients” according to owner Amanda Elenbaas, a recent transplant to Toledo. Amanda, who has long dreamed of opening her own business, will serve products from Go.Love.Coffee. Brewing Company, which donates all proceeds to Lifeline Toledo. The Salad Bar and Cafe observes social distancing guidelines. 27 Broadway. facebook.com/ thesaladbar419

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FILM NOTES

REEL APPEAL A Change for DeSanto

Jam in Woodsdale Park

The City of Toledo’s summer free movie series comes to a close on Thursday, August 20 with a screening of Space Jam at Woodsdale Park. A family-friendly event, attendees are welcome to bring a blanket and enjoy the movie in a safe outdoor environment with social distancing guidelines observed. Originally released in 1996, Space Jam stars Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny in a film inspired by a series of classic Nike ads. A sequel, Space Jam: A New Legacy, is scheduled to be released in 2021 starring LeBron James.

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Toledo filmmaker makes puppet love story

By Jeff McGinnis Toledo filmmaker Michael DeSanto announced on Facebook at the end of June that he had finished the rough cut of his latest movie, a romantic family comedy, A Heartfelt Change.

Spending a lot of time shaping the film over past months when Ohio went into lockdown, DeSanto has committed up to 16 hour days with his editing software, estimating that he spent over 500 hours in editing A Heartfelt Change.

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Named Best Filmmaker in the City Paper’s Best of Toledo awards multiple times, DeSanto takes an offbeat step with his newest film. A Heartfelt Change tells the story of a man named Jake who goes to a carnival with his estranged girlfriend, only to be beset by evil puppets who place a curse on him— transforming Jake into a puppet himself. “And he basically has to win her love back, as a puppet, to break the curse. So it’s fun, it’s a family film. I compare it to those Hallmark, Disney Channel, ABC Family-type films,” DeSanto adds.

The idea came to DeSanto by way of his friendship with actor and frequent collaborator Charles Wetzel, Jr., who plays Jake. The director frequently gives a gift to Wetzel after wrapping a project— a toy, a doll, etc. “One of the things I found was on eBay, it was a puppet. It kinda looked like him,” DeSanto said. “And I saw that and I basically said to myself, ‘Man, it’d be really funny if we made a film where, you know, he became a puppet.”

An accelerated process

DeSanto began writing the script in 2017, and most of the film was shot last fall. The plan was to get to editing in late spring, as DeSanto has recently returned to college, taking classes at Owens Community College beginning in January.

“While I was doing that, once the semester was over I was going to dive into the editing process. And then when the pandemic hit, and we were locked down, it kind of accelerated the process, because I was stuck at home with nothing really to work on.

So I really just kind of dove into it,” DeSanto said.

The rough cut that is now complete is just the latest step in the process— more work needs to be done, such as pick-up shots, visual effects, audio mixing, adding a musical score. And then there’s the question of a release date, which DeSanto doesn’t really want to guess at yet.

“Right now I’m just saying (there will be a release in) ‘Fall 2020,’ because I don’t want to pin down anything more concrete. Just because there might be a second wave of COVID-19, and they might shut things again.”

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THEATER NOTES

CURTAIN CALL

Toledo Voices return to the Rep

I Want You to See Me Issue Box opens its Conference presentation to the marginalized

By Jeff McGinnis

Issue Box will present I Want You to See Me as part of its presentation at the 2020 International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference in September.

Issue Box Theatre prides itself on educational and inspiring dialogue about contemporary issues relevant to modern audiences. In its fifth year, Issue Box is opening its floor to members of marginalized communities with its latest project, I Want You to See Me. Throughout July, Issue Box has asked any artist who has suffered from oppression in all its forms— racism, sexism, gender identity, religious persecution and more— to submit proposals for a brief video project. The resulting pieces will then be woven together into a presentation that will screen as part of the International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference in September.

Amplified voices

“What this project is going to be is a platform to, first and foremost, amplify voices and experiences of anybody who wants to share. If anybody feels as though their voice has been suppressed, marginalized, anything like that,” said Meg Kraner, co-director at Issue Box. “What we really want to do is just make sure that we are using our creative environment, we’re using our social justice environment, our social work backgrounds, to be able to provide this platform for awareness, education, connection and creativity.”

Issue Box has been a part of the Social Justice Conference for several years, presenting plays that address a variety of societal issues. This year, as the Conference has moved online, the theater group considered a video project focused on human trafficking before the death of George Floyd

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inspired a nationwide movement, crying for marginalized voices to be heard.

“If you identify as someone in a marginalized population, we want to hear from you,” Issue Box founder and Artistic Director Rosie Best said.

“And we want to use this platform that we’ve built, that we’ve been given to amplify those voices.”

No guidelines

The team has gotten a variety of ideas for material from contributors; a poem, a dance, etc. Best noted how she really didn’t want to constrain any artists with guidelines, as she’d rather shape the work to what people bring to the party, rather than trying to make their genuine expressions fit into a preconceived vision.

“If you tell people, ‘I want you to draw me a picture of a flower with red petals and green stem,’ all you’re going to get is, however many people in the class, red petals, green stem,” Best said. “If you say, ‘I want you to give me a flower,’ then you open up the possibility of how people interpret a flower. And so there is a deliberate vagueness to the project description, because we don’t want to determine what people’s creativity is going to look like when it comes to us.”

The virtual International Human Trafficking and Social Justice Conference will take place September 23-25, but both Best and Kraner expressed the belief that this project could expand and grow beyond its initial exhibition as part of that event.

“We hope for this project that we get 100 submissions, and we have more than we can do with. And so we hope that this becomes almost an installation kind of project,” Kraner said.

After a COVIDnecessitated rescheduling, the Toledo Repertoire Theatre’s annual Toledo Voices Readings series is online this year. The annual event, showcasing original plays in staged readings, has been a part of the Rep’s season since 2017. This year’s readings, originally scheduled to begin in February, were initially moved to August. They will now be recorded in the coming weeks and posted for on-demand streaming sometime in September.

This year’s productions feature two full-length plays written by staples of the area theater scene: acclaimed director and playwright F. Scott Regan’s new piece, Peanuts and Crackerjacks, features a story about a minor league baseball team struggling through a very offbeat opening day.

Prolific Ohio playwright Eric Pfeffinger is debuting new work Barrenness at Toledo Readings. The show presents an unlikely comedic tale of grief as a young couple deals with a sudden miscarriage in wildly different ways.

In addition to the full-length pieces, Toledo Voices will feature A Night of Short Plays, a reading of ten short plays by area writers such as Kate Argow, K.S. Hardy, Gregory K. Robinson PhD and more.

Details on the event are still being finalized. For the latest information, visit toledorep.org.

Area theatre groups working together

A new cooperative effort among area theatre companies envisions working together to coordinate and share resources. A series of online virtual meetings with Toledo area theatre leaders have allowed representatives from area of companies to discuss plans for reopening amid COVID restrictions. The cooperative group, yet to adopt a formal name, has discussed looking into grant possibilities and perhaps pooling advertising resources as the performance community struggles with how to stage performances after months in isolation. Inspired by a discussion with Toledo Rep board members and Actors Collaborative Toledo (ACT) co-founder Jeffrey Albright, the discussion led to participation by other area theater leaders from Black Swamp Players, Cutting Edge Theatre Company, Issue Box Theatre, Perrysburg Musical Theatre, Oregon Community Theatre and the Village Players.

Long-delayed, Red Speedo to finally debut

After months of delays and negotiations, Actors Collaborative Toledo and the Toledo Rep’s production of Lucas Hnath’s Red Speedo has been canceled. The play, originally scheduled to be performed in April, was originally rescheduled for August. Still, the theater companies announced that the nature of the show made performing it safely an impossibility. Hnath’s play, centered around a young swimmer’s participation in the Olympic trials, involves scandal, doping, greed and the value of winning. ACT and the Rep stated that they hoped to bring the production to the Toledo stage sometime in 2021.

For more information on ‘I Want You to See Me’, visit issueboxtheatre.org.

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ART TO HEART Thinking Outside the Box Art Boxes keeping creativity alive

By Erin Holden

Fill the Art-Loop-shaped hole in your life with the recently launched program of The Arts Commission.

Connecting local artists and the community, Art Boxes, an Art Loop initiative, provide art supplies and projects conceived by seven different Toledo artists.

“There are several art boxes happening around the country with similar concepts,” explains Art Loop Manager Natalie Tranelli-Jacobs. “We took that idea and tailored it to . . . best suit our community.”

On the first pick-up day for the pilot box, there were over 100 people who purchased one.

A peek inside

This $30 box has seven items, a “mystery mix” bag from Scrap4Art, and a booklet featuring seven project prompts from local artists. The supplies are easy to use for artists of all ages and skill levels, and a few of the artists have posted free online tutorials, allowing folks to use items that they have at home to participate.

Boxes can be purchased on the Arts Commission website, and picked up the following Wednesday afternoon at The Commission’s offices The pilot box include projects from local artists Mercé Culp, John Lightle, Lydia Yant, Gyona Rice, Alison Benbow, Jonie McIntire, and Imani Lateef.

“We chose illustrators, cartoonists, graphic designers and one poet for this

first box,” adds Tranelli-Jacobs. “We hope to do future iterations, but for this first pilot we stayed with a similar type of medium.” That makes it easier for the supplies to work well with multiple projects.

For updates on what to expect for August, check out the Arts Commission website and their Facebook page, where you will also find promotions of variations on the current box from week-toweek.

“We have a YouTube page with the lessons from each artist for people to view,” says Tranelli-Jacobs. “And we will keep adding to it as the weeks go by, so that there are always more things to learn using your box or using what you have at home.”

Our vibrant Toledo

Once you have completed a project or two from your box, you can post photos of your work on Instagram at #myvibranttoledo, which will connect artists of all levels across the community. While the once monthly Art Loop events have been suspended, it’s encouraging to utilize socially distant methods to be creative together.

“It’s a way for the flavors of all of Toledo to be able to gather and be creative in a space,” Tranelli-Jacobs says.

“That’s hugely important— making sure everyone feels like the city is theirs, that they can celebrate it. Hopefully, this box will be a way to reconnect with one another.”

PURCHASE YOUR ART BOX for $30 at theartscommission.org/artloop and also find select projects for free via PDF downloads and YouTube videos.

Donate an Art Box to Toledo families through the Creative Placemakingprogram. Email questions to njacobs@theartscommission.org.

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Toledo artist Natalie Lanese will be one of over a dozen artists featured in a new exhibit being hosted at the Ohio Arts Council’s Riffe Gallery in Columbus. Paper Routes: Women to Watch in 2020— Ohio will be on display at the Gallery from July 30 through October 17.

The exhibit is focused on women artists in the state and organized around a unique theme— paper. The showing will be supplemented by a variety of additional events including virtual artist talks, and Lanese will be the featured artists in a streaming discussion being held on Thursday, August 13 at 6:30pm. A native of Cleveland, Lanese’s striking geometric canvases make her work some of the most breathtaking in the Glass City artistic community.

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Fuller Art House’s latest exhibit, Within Arms Reach, showcases the work of Michigan-based painter Hope Olson. Based in Holland, Olson’s work largely focuses on taking everyday items and transforming them into something more with her impressionistic style.

Bright colors cover her canvas, taking something ordinary like a box of Chinese takeout and making it into a beautiful snapshot of life.

Within Arms Reach will be on display through August 15. 10am-6pm, Tuesday-Friday. 10am3pm, Sunday. 5679 Main Street, Sylvania.

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A fascinating pair of Michigan-based artists are the focus of a new exhibit at the Hudson Gallery. Marks and Madness will be displayed at the Hudson through Friday, August 14, and features the stunning and imaginative work of Matt Wolcott and John McLaughlin, two artists who eschew traditional form and design for a playful and beautiful palette of color and shape. Marks and Madness features all-new paintings by both creators and is a must-see for anyone looking for adventurous and enthralling art.

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FIND IT HERE Music lovers can enjoy tunes while social-distancing at a variety of local restaurants and bars. Here’s a handful of venues with live music. Check their Facebook pages for updates, as changes and adjustments to the schedule can occur.

Enjoy lunch with a sonic side as local musicians perform free concerts during the Music at the Fountain series at The Town Center at Levis Commons with live music from 11:30amBen DeLong performing 1:30pm on Wednesdays through September in the past.

9. Catch Ben DeLong on August 5, Ryan Dunlap on August 12, Anthony Beck on August 19 and Kaiden Chase & Big C on August 26. Dunlap will return on September 2 and Johnny B. Roth & the Fun on the Side performs September 9. Virtual tip jars will be available for the musicians, and there will be a brief musician break from 12:15-12:30pm. To-Go lunches are available at Levis Commons restaurants.

For more information, including cancelations due to weather, visit facebook. com/LevisCommons. 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

419-931-8888. Shopleviscommons.com. Free

If you know of a venue we haven’t listed, please send an email to editor@adamsstreetpublishing.com so that we can include them in our list.

AJ’s Doolittle’s Sports Bar and Grill typically hosts bands on Friday evenings.

8525 Secor Rd., Lambertville, MI. 734-856-3838. Ajdoolittles.com

Blarney Irish Pub Toledo hosts trivia and live music on the patio.

601 Monroe St., 419-418-2339.

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unclear yet if it will host performances in the coming days.

N. St Clair St. 419-725-4367.

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Backyard BBQ & Booze hosts live music on the patio. 2600 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-475-2515. Backyardbbqtoledo.com

Blue LLama Jazz Club’s dining room and patio not only feature craft cocktails and delicious

Frankies Inner City is still hosting live music, with limited capacity and masks required.

308 Main St. 419-698-4020. frankiestoledo.com Frontera Sabores de México hosts live music on the patio during the evening, Wednesday through Saturday. 5375 Airport Hwy., 419-720-4273. fronterasabor.com

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Georgjz419 Fun, Food, & Spirits has hosted parking lot parties and shows and the fun continues through August. 1205 Adams St., 419- 842-4477. facebook.com/ GeorgjzToledo

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Creativity and variety are essential ingredients in the craft beer business, and there is no shortage of either at the Maumee Bay Brewing Company, Toledo’s first craft brewery since 1995. In late 2019, the brewing company opened up the Warehouse on Wednesday night for cozy, intimate performances at the “Tip Jar.” COVID-19 restrictions mandated a whole new level of creativity for the Maumee Bay Brewing Company. Hand sanitizer was added to their product line, and the “Tip Jar @ the Warehouse” became Toledo’s newest Music Hall— expanding from performancesone night a week to three nights.

Open to the public with more than enough room for social distancing requirements, catch Ragtime Rick and the Chefs of Dixieland every Wednesday night, Organic Ingredients (featuring Tim Tiderman on the Hammond Organ) on Thursdays, and the House Band on Fridays. Doors open at 6pm, warm-up set starts at 7pm, a livestream is held on the Grafing Productions YouTube channel at 8pm, and the party kicks off at 9pm.

Located in the Maumee Bay Brewing Music Hall at 201 Morris St., across the parking lot from the Oliver House. 419-243-1302. Mbaybrew.com

Bar 145 continues to offer entertainment and live music, including Sugar Pax on Saturday, August 22. 5305 Monroe St., 419-593-0073. Bar145toledo.com

shared plates, but live music.

314 S. Main St., Ann Arbor.

734-372-3200. bluellamaclub.com

Basil Pizza and Wine Bar offers live music on the patio throughout the week.

3145 Hollister Ln., Perrysburg.

419-873-6218. Basilpizzaandwinebar.com

The Croswell Opera House will host a parking lot concert featuring Toledo rockers Not Fast Enüff on Friday, August 7. 129 E Maumee St., Adrian, MI. 567-264-7469.

Croswell.org Curtice Hy-Flash will host concerts with Michell Krott, Rubysflame and more in September. 7401 Jerusalem Rd, Oregon.

419-836-9747. facebook.com/ thehyflash

Benfield Wines is currently hosting live music events featuring artists such as Jaime Mills on Friday, August 14 and EZ Pickens on Saturday, August 15.

102 N Main St, Swanton. 419-862-5427. benfieldwines.com Bier Stube Bar & Grill continues to offer entertainment and live music throughout the week. 5333 Monroe St., 419-841-7999. facebook.com/ BierStube419

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Dalesbarandgrill.com Dexter’s is maintaining its promise of “burgers, bands and brews” with frequent live performances.

6023 Manley Rd., 419-865-4482. facebook.com/Dexters419 Fleetwood’s Beer Garden featured live music outdoors for its opening weekend, though it’s

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Gillig Winery will feature an acoustic concert from Klashing Black on Saturday, August 8 and singer-songwriter Christa McCutchen on Saturday, August 22. 1720 Northridge Rd, Findlay.

419-408-3230. gilligwinery.com Griffin Hines Farm hosts music throughout the week, including performances from The Hen House Party Jam Band on Tuesday nights, from 6-9pm.

3950 S. Berkey-Southern Rd., Swanton. 419-320-0216.

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Maumee Bay Brewing Company’s Music Hall has music three times a week— Ragtime Rick & The Chefs of Dixieland on Wednesdays, Tim Tiderman & The Organic Ingredients on Thursdays, and The House Band on Fridays. Doors open at 6pm, warmup set starts at 7pm, a livestream is held at 8pm and the party kicks off at 9pm. Located in the Maumee Bay Brewing Music Hall at 201 Morris St., next door to the Oliver House.

419-243-1302. Mbaybrew.com Papa’s Tavern offers live music, including a Thursday evening jam session starting at 8pm.

1328 Liberty St., 419-697-0644. facebook.com/papastavern419

Jed’s Sylvania still hosts live musicians sporadically, though the schedule for the coming months is not set. 7625 Sylvania, Sylvania.

567-702-2100. sylvaniajeds.com

Local Thyme is back open with frequent live music performances.

6719 Providence St., Whitehouse.

567-246-5014. Localthyme.pub

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Mail Pouch Saloon will feature Waterville’s own Aaron Hertzfeld on August 2 and 15. 14260 Airport Hwy, Swanton. 419-825-5502. eatmailpouch.com

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Sodbuster Bar hours may be limited due to COVID, but the “Second Best Bar in Sylvania” still hosts great music. 5758 Main St, Ste 6, Sylvania.

419-517-1045. Sodbusterbar.com The Stubborn Brother Pizza Bar offers live music on Wednesdays at 7pm (with more days coming soon).

3115 W. Bancroft St., 419-720-1818.

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Levi & Lilac’s will host singer-songwriter Cindy Slee and double bass player Aaron Keaster on August 12.

301 River Road, Maumee.

567-402-4308. leviandlilacs.com

Te’kela Mexican Cantina y Cocina in Sylvania offers live music daily.

5147 S. Main St., Sylvania.

419-517-0233. Tekelacocina.com

Plat8 is back with live music, including Tim Oehlers on Thursday, August 13 at 7:30pm.

4330 Central Ave., 419-214-0370. facebook.com/Plat8 The Polish Ostrich has a handful of live music events planned for weekends in August. 944 Phillips Ave., 567-312-5911.

PolishOstrich.com The Pub is maintaining a live music schedule, including a patio performance from Locoweed on Friday, August 7 at 6pm. 912 Monroe St., 419-280-0708. Pub419.com Rocky’s brags of an atmosphere like “your best friend’s basement,” and that includes bands performing on a regular basis. 4020 Secor Rd. 419-214-0029. facebook.com/ rockysrules/

IT’S SUNRISE ON SUNSET SERENADES FOR 2020

Toledo Spirits Company hosts live music on Sunday evenings, beginning at 5pm. 1301 N. Summit St., 419-662-9521. facebook.com/ toledospirits Tommie’s Sports Bar & Grille brings musicians in for live music on the patio. 5201 Monroe St., 419-841-9919. Tommiessports.com The Whitehouse Inn offers live music outside on the patio. 10853 Waterville St., Whitehouse. 419-877-1180. facebook.com/whitehouseinnohio

A musical tradition making a late-summer comeback is Olander Park’s Sunset Serenades. For over two decades the Park has held the concert series at Nederhouser Community Hall, and despite a delay due to COVID-19, the 2020 season began on July 22. The concerts, held drive-in style to preserve social distancing, offer free admission for Sylvania School District residents, all others charged $3 per car. 6:30-9:30pm. Wednesdays through August 26.

6930 W Sylvania Ave, Sylvania.

419-882-8313. Olanderpark.com

ENJOY JAZZ IN THE GARDEN (FROM HOME) THURSDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 27

Even though COVID-19 has put a kibosh on many area traditions this summer, the Metroparks’ “Jazz in the Garden” program continues, albeit in a digital format. Metroparks Toledo has hosted “Virtual Jazz in the Garden” on its webpage every Thursday, encouraging viewers to settle into their own home gardens and get a bit of the same soul-stirring experience they’re accustomed to. The schedule continues through August with performances by the Gene Parker Quintet on August 6, Quartet Bernadette on August 13, Los Gatos on August 20 and Quick Quintet on August 27. Each date 6:30-8:30pm. For more information and to see the shows, visit metroparkstoledo.com/jazz

Ye Olde Cock n Bull has live music, including a show from Organized K-OS on Saturday, August 22 at 9:30pm. 9 N. Huron St., 419-244-2855. facebook.com/ cocknbulltoledo

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Hollywood Casino Toledo is keeping the jams going.

1968 Miami St., 419-661-5200.

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Six-Fifths Distilling will see Matthew James on Saturday, August 8 as he brings some old style rock to the stage. 120 W. South Boundary, Perrysburg. 567-336-6057. sixfifthsdistilling.com

Majestic Oak Winery is keeping the music going on their beautiful, sprawling lawn. 13554 Mohler Rd., Grand Rapids, OH. 419-875-6474.

Majesticoakwinery.com Manhattan’s Pub ‘n Cheer features live local music every Friday and Saturday, and occasionally on Thursdays, looking to resume Open Mic Night on Wednesdays.1516 Adams St., 419-243-6675.

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BARKING UP A VIRTUAL TREE SATURDAY, 8.22

The Toledo Humane Society’s (THS) Bark in the Park is going online.

To make sure doggos and their humans stay safe this summer, the 35th annual edition of THS’s fundraiser will become a virtual event. Participants can fundraise and walk with their animals on their own time, with the Humane Society aiming to raise $95,000 this year.

Also, THS’s social media page will host a Virtual Bark in the Park event on Saturday, August 22, with raffle prizes, games, features and more. Afterward, THS will hold a Bark in the Park-ing Lot event at the Humane Society where participants can pick up prizes and medals. Virtual Bark in the Park: 9am-noon. Bark in the Park-ing Lot: Noon-3pm. 827 Illinois Ave., Maumee.

419-891-0705. facebook.com/ToledoHumane

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[culinary] Toledo Farmers’ Market - Come and sample the delights of freshly grown produce, homemade jams, and beautiful home-grown flowers from local farmers and craftsmen. Saturdays 8am2pm; Sundays 9am-1pm. 525 Market St. 419-255-6765. toledofarmersmarket.com Free

Sundays [music] Sunday Taster’s Choice with Mattimoe/Folk Mattimoe & Folk join together with Toledo Spirits to take you on a curated journey through their personal music collections. 5-8pm. Toledo Spirits Company, 1301 N. Summit St. 419-662-9521. toledospirits.com Free

Mondays [health] Namaste at Maumee Bay Brewing Co. Keep calm and enjoy an outdoor yoga class led

by Malena Caruso on the lawn with refreshing $8 pitchers afterward. Bring your own mat and water bottle. Limited to 20 people, register in advance. Every Monday at 6pm. $10.

Maumee Bay Brewing Co., 27 Broadway St., 419-243-1302. Mbaybrew.com

Mondays & Thursdays [culinary] Yark Food Trucks - Head to Yark Automotive Group on Mondays and Thursdays, from 11:30am-1:30pm, to taste some of the best grub area food trucks have to offer. Check facebook. com/YarkAutomotiveGroup for weekly trucks.

Yark Automotive Group, 6019 W. Central Ave., 419-841-7771. Yarkauto.com

Tuesdays [culinary] Sylvania Farmers Market - Come and out and sample the local delights of fresh produce and sweet treats all made and distributed locally.

3-7pm. Sylvania Farmers Market, 7000 Erie St. Sylvania, OH. 419-283-7168. Free

Wednesdays

Fans may not be able to enjoy a cool beer at the ballpark yet, but you can head to Hensville Park on Fridays and Saturdays for some outdoor fun. The Garden, an offshoot of popular local watering hole Fleetwood’s Tap Room, features a full menu of beer, wine and more. The seating at the Garden is all outdoors.

Fleetwood’s Beer Garden is family-and-pet friendly, as long as pets are on a leash. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food, either purchased from another restaurant or from home. 4-10pm, Fridays and Saturdays, through August 29. Hensville, 406 Washington St., hensvilletoledo.com Free —JM

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[culinary] Toledo Farmers’ Market: Westgate - A convenient option for shoppers looking for fresh produce during the week. 3-7pm. 3301 Secor Rd., 419-531-2451. toledofarmersmarket.com Free

Weekly Wine Tastings - Sample incredible wines that you just can’t get anywhere else but the Bottle Shop Wednesday - Saturday nights starting at 4pm. To reserve your tasting time, call 419-824-2463. Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian, 5453 Monroe St., 419-824-2463. mancys.com/#bottleshop

Thursdays [culinary] Perrysburg Farmers Market - Over 50 vendors are bringing their best fruits and veggies, freshcut flowers, crafts and unique foods to peruse and enjoy. Thursdays. 3-8pm. Downtown Perrysburg. visitperrysburg.com Free

[music] Virtual Jazz in The Garden - Large gathering restrictions drive the long-standing Toledo tradition of Jazz in the Garden online. 6:30-8:30pm. metroparkstoledo.com/jazz Free

Fridays & Saturdays [culinary] Toledo Spirits Food Truck Weekends - Elegant cocktails and delicious treats make for the perfect summer weekend! Enjoy varied fare every weekend. Cost of food. 6-10pm, Fridays and Saturdays. Toledo Spirits Company, 1301 N. Summit St. 419-662-9521.

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Saturday 8.1 [theater] Every Brilliant Thing - The Croswell presents an outdoor special performance of the story of a woman counting the wonderful things in her life. This is a show that simply cannot be missed. $25. 7:30pm. The Croswell Opera House, 129 E Maumee St, Adrian, MI. 517-263-6868. croswell.org

[theater] Stuart MacDonald in Richard Preston’s Cocktail Capers - Cryogenically frozen in 1962 in preparation for the first manned mission to Mars, Preston, magician to the stars, has been unfrozen early to help humankind get through 2020 in one piece. Now the world awaits his first show in decades with bated breath. This online, interactive live-streaming event is held through August 16. 7:30pm, Thursdays-Saturdays.

2:30pm, Sundays. $50 per household.

517-264-7469. Croswell.org

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Music at the Fountain - Enjoy local musicians performing fountain-side at Levis Commons.

Virtual tip jars will be available for the musicians.

11:30am-1:30pm. The Town Center at Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., shopleviscommons.com. Free

Henry of Pelham-Wine Club Presentation Learn about this unique Canadian Winery during a virtual presentation (and live tasting). Reservations requested. 6-7pm. Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian, 5453 Monroe St., 419-824-2463. mancys.com/#bottleshop

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Herbal Adventure Walk - Each of these walks will cover a little bit about plants while providing detail on one featured species. A light infusion of herbal, iced-tea sample tops off the evening.

Please bring a re-usable cup. 7-8pm.

Middlegrounds Metropark, 111 Ottawa St. 419-407-9714. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Peach Celebration at Erie Orchards - Pick up some Red Haven Peaches, the Orchards’ most popular variety, during this two-day ode to the fruit. Grab a peach pie or a cobbler (or both, we won’t judge) while you’re there. Life’s a peach.

9am-7pm, Saturday. 11am-6pm, Sunday. Erie Orchards and Cider Mills, 1235 E. Erie Rd., Erie, MI. 734-848-4518. Erieorchards.com

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Finders Keepers in Toledo - Spend the day shopping at local boutiques, upscale hand-made, farmhouse decor, mid century modern, harvest tables, wall decor, one-of-a-kind furniture, delicious sweets and more. $5. 10am-4pm.

Seagate Convention Center, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. toledo-seagate.com

Thursday 8.13 [art] Handbuilding Techniques - Learn about handbuilding techniques and complete any choice of projects such as a butter dish, coffee mugs, garden flowers, bird feeders, leaf dishes and more. $25. 6-8:30pm. Sunshine Studios, 305 Conant St, Maumee, OH. 419-891-8877. sunshinestudio.org

[culinary] Zoom Tasting with Teutonic Wine Co. - Hear from the quirky Portland winery during a virtual presentation (and live tasting). Reservations requested. 6-7pm. Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian, 5453 Monroe St., 419-824-2463. mancys.com/#bottleshop

[theater] It’s Fun To Be Fooled: The Life & Times of Duke Labey, Master Magician - Learn about local magician Tony “Duke” Labey, regarding his “fight for health and perfection in the art of magic.” $23. 2-4pm. Wood County Historical Center & Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967.

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Saturday 8.15 [outdoors] Revolution on the Ohio Frontier - Revolutionary War soldiers come to Fort Meigs to recreate life in early America with battles, weapon demonstrations and more. $10. 9:30am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday. Fort Meigs, 29100 W River Rd, Perrysburg. 419-874-4121. Fortmeigs.org

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Outdoor Workshop: Hammered Earrings Learn how to make earrings with a hammered texture. No experience necessary. Registration required. $50, members. $60, nonmembers.

1-3pm. The Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. Toledomuseum.org

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Monday 8.24 [community] Women’s Entrepreneurial Network Monthly Luncheon - WEN’s mission is providing local entrepreneurs with a platform to discuss problems, find solutions, grow business and find local recommendations. Cost of lunch. 11:30am-1pm.

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[fundraiser] Third Annual Golf Classic - Help support the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank and its Harvest Market during this annual fundraiser. $500 for a four-person team. 9am-1pm. Sylvania Country Club, 5201 Corey Rd., Sylvania. toledonwohiofoodbank.networkforgood.com

Friday 8.28 [history] Fort Meigs After Dark Lantern Tour - Come and enjoy a unique and fun experience while walking through the historic landmark, guided by an oldtime lantern and seasoned guide. $12. 8pm.

Fort Meigs, 29100 W River Rd, Perrysburg.

419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org

[lit] Art & Performance Poetry - Hear from Ohio Poet Laureate, Kari Gunter-Seymour, and incredible Athens Poet, Stephanie Kendrick, during this online poetry reading. 6pm. See “Art & Performance Poetry” on Facebook. Free

Saturday 8.29 [culinary] Craft Beers, Cocktails and Creatures - Sample craft brews from regional brewers, enjoy themed cocktail samples, listen to live music and more on the scenic lawn of the Hayes home at Spiegel Grove. 5pm-8pm. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Spiegel Grove, Fremont, OH. 419-332-2081. rbhayes.org Free

[health] Under the Moon 5K fun Series - Run or hike the 5k course after dark along a beautiful Metroparks Trail with lighted and marked paths. $5.

9:30pm. Side Cut Preserve, 1025 W. River Rd., Maumee. 419-360-9187. metroparkstoledo.org.

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SHARKS Across 1. Puts into groups 8. County Clare land 12. Merkelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;?

15. Cameron Diazâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first movie 16. The best 17. Enemy 18. Overly particular noise?

20. Little sprite 21. Mad as hell 22. Ring from a wahine 23. Took the bus 25. Former soldiers 26. Knightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weapon that goes â&#x20AC;&#x153;poofâ&#x20AC;? after use?

30. Geocacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dir.

31. Complicated story 32. Resolved at the polls, say 33. Case hearer: Abbr.

34. Case hearer, at times 36. Turns down 37. Commonwealth where they play â&#x20AC;&#x153;Baby Blueâ&#x20AC;??

41. It might be about Bring Your Daughter To Work Day 42. Veneer wood 43. 180° turn 44. Explorer Vespucci 46. Radio host Flatow 47. Beirutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s land: Abbr.

50. Cage with a nice foresty smell?

53. Singer Lovato 54. R&B singer neĂŠ Helen Adu 55. ___ Annie (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oklahoma!â&#x20AC;? role) 56. Birthplace of Thales 57. Priestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cover up 58. Stumbling upon phalluses?

62. Solidify 63. Comics dog with a comically big tongue 64. Blast furnace material 65. Adulatory poem 66. Simply the best 67. Bygone communication systems

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Down 1. Time for the local news 2. English counties 3. Klobucharâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body 4. Leaves off 5. Presidential ___ 6. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have you no shame!â&#x20AC;?

7. 1973 NASA launch 8. Personal principle 9. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see this money again, eventuallyâ&#x20AC;?

10. 10â&#x20AC;? letters 11. Sprightly wisdom 12. 2007 book thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a so-called murder confession 13. Huggerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request 14. With it 19. Count on your toes 24. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eventuallyâ&#x20AC;?

26. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frozenâ&#x20AC;? showstopper 27. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never Have I ___â&#x20AC;?

28. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Definitelyâ&#x20AC;?

29. Light settings 31. â&#x20AC;&#x153;UR kidding, amirite?â&#x20AC;?

33. Loved to bits 34. FedEx Cup league 35. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t look goodâ&#x20AC;?

37. Is conned 38. Willing to answer questions 39. Casino light 40. Starbucks has bags of it 41. Electoral College picture 45. Cold-weather mist 46. Part of a scheme 47. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)â&#x20AC;? singer 48. Settler from a foreign land 49. Skewed viewpoints 51. Like old jeans 52. First name in Ugandan despotism 53. Lorna ___ cookie 56. Superstar 57. Back in the past 59. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Me! Right here!â&#x20AC;?

60. Squat, in soccer 61. Pre-Masters hurdle

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian author Langston Hughes (1902â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1967) was a pioneering and prolific African American author and activist who wrote in four different genres and was influential in boosting other Black writers. One of his big breaks as a young man came when he was working as a waiter at a banquet featuring the famous poet Vachel Lindsay. Hughes managed to leave three of his poems on Lindsayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s table. The great poet loved them and later lent his clout to boosting Hughesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; career. I suspect you might have an opening like that sometime soon, Aquariusâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;even if it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be quite as literal and hands-on. Be ready to take advantage.

Cultivate every connection that may become available.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti is renowned for his buoyancy. In one of his famous lines, he wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am awaiting, perpetually and forever, a renaissance of wonder.â&#x20AC;? Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I have to say in response to that thought: Your assignment, as an Aries, is NOT to sit there and wait, perpetually and forever, for a renaissance of wonder. Rather, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your job to embody and actualize and express, perpetually and forever, a renaissance of wonder. The coming weeks will be an especially favorable time for you to rise to new heights in fulfilling this aspect of your life-long assignment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I live in Northern California on land that once belonged to the indigenous Coast Miwok people. They were animists who believed that soul and sentience animate all animals and plants as well as rocks, rivers, mountainsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;everything, really. Their food came from hunting and gathering, and they lived in small bands without centralized political authority. According to one of their creation stories, Coyote and Silver Fox made the world by singing and dancing it into existence. Now I invite you to do what I just illustrated: Find out about and celebrate the history of the people and the place where you live. From an astrological perspective, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a favorable time to get in touch with roots and foundations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I look down, I miss all the good stuff, and when I look up, I just trip over things,â&#x20AC;? says singersongwriter Ani DiFranco. I wonder if she has tried an alternate approach: looking straight ahead. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what I advise for you in the coming weeks, Gemini. In other words, adopt a perspective that will enable you to detect regular glimpses of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s above you and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s below youâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as well as whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in front of you.

In fact, I suggest you avoid all extremes that might distract you from the big picture. The truth will be most available to you if you occupy the middle ground.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): â&#x20AC;&#x153;Notice what no one else notices and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know what no one else knows,â&#x20AC;? says actor Tim Robbins. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfect counsel for you right now, Leo. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, your perceptiveness will be at a peak in the coming weeks. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have an ability to discern half-hidden truths that are invisible to everyone else. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be aggressive in scoping out what most people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even want to become aware of. Take advantage of your temporary superpower! Use it to get a lucid grasp of the big pictureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and cultivate a more intelligent approach than those who are focused on the small picture and the comfortable delusions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Author Faith Baldwin has renounced the â&#x20AC;&#x153;forgive and forgetâ&#x20AC;? policy. She writes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think one should forgive and remember. If you forgive and forget, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just driving what you remember into the subconscious; it stays there and festers. But to look upon what you remember and know youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve forgiven is an achievement.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the approach I recommend for you right now, Pisces. Get the relief you need, yes: Forgive those who have trespassed against you. But also: Hold fast to the lessons you learned through those people so you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t repeat them again later.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): The Italian word â&#x20AC;&#x153;nottivagoâ&#x20AC;? refers to â&#x20AC;&#x153;night roamersâ&#x20AC;?: people who wander around after dark. Why do they do it? What do they want to accomplish? Maybe their ramblings have the effect of dissolving stuck thoughts that have been plaguing them. Maybe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a healing relief to indulge in the luxury of having nowhere in particular to go and nothing in particular to do: to declare their independence from the obsessive drive to get things done. Meandering after sundown may stir up a sense of wild freedom that inspires them to outflank or outgrow their problems. I bring these possibilities to your attention, Cancerian, because the coming days will be an excellent time to try them out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): â&#x20AC;&#x153;Look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else,â&#x20AC;? wrote playwright Tom Stoppard. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ripe advice for you to meditate on during the coming weeks. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a phase of your astrological cycle when every exit can indeed be an entrance somewhere elseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but only if you believe in that possibility and are alert for it.

So please dissolve your current assumptions about the current chapter of your life story so that you can be fully open to new possibilities that could become available.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): â&#x20AC;&#x153;One must think with the body and the soul or not think at all,â&#x20AC;? wrote Libran author and historian Hannah Arendt. She implied that thinking only with the head may spawn monsters and demons. Mere conceptualization is arid and sterile if not interwoven with the wisdom of the soul and the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earthy intuitions. Ideas that are untempered by feelings and physical awareness can produce poor maps of reality.

In accordance with astrological omens, I ask you to meditate on these empowering suggestions. Make sure that as you seek to understand whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on, you draw on all your different kinds of intelligence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always wanted to be commander-in-chief of my one-woman army,â&#x20AC;? says singersongwriter Ani DiFranco. I think that goal is within sight for you, Scorpio. Your power over yourself has been increasing lately. Your ability to manage your own moods and create your own sweet spots and define your own fate is as robust as I have seen it in a while. What do you plan to do with your enhanced dominion? What special feats might you attempt? Are there any previously impossible accomplishments that may now be possible?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your meditation for the coming weeks comes to you courtesy of author and naturalist Henry David Thoreau. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can never have enough of nature,â&#x20AC;? he wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We must be refreshed by the sight of inexhaustible vigor, vast and titanic features, the sea-coast with its wrecks, the wilderness with its living and its decaying trees, the thunder cloud, and the rain which lasts three weeks and produces freshets. We need to witness our own limits transgressed, and some life pasturing freely where we never wander.â&#x20AC;? Oh, how I hope you will heed Thoreauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s counsel, Sagittarius. You would really benefit from an extended healing session amidst natural wonders. Give yourself the deep pleasure of exploring what wildness means to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Author and activist bell hooks (who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t capitalize her name) has taught classes at numerous American universities. She sometimes writes about her experiences there, as in the following passage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My students tell me, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to love! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re tired of being loving!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And I say to them, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re tired of being loving, then you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really been loving, because when you are loving you have more strength.â&#x20AC;?

I wanted you to know her thoughts, Capricorn, because I think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a favorable position to demonstrate how correct she is: to dramatically boost your own strength through the invigorating power of your love.

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