Sassy • Spirited • Successful
March 2017
INSIDE Coach Cullop Ignites the Rockets
Host the Perfect Pasta Party • The Power of Protein Discover Greenville, Ohio • Symphony Unveils 2017-18 Season
Sassy • Spirited • Successful
Co-editors Jennifer Ruple and Mary Helen Darah
Great players are willing to give up their own achievement for the achievement of the group.-Kareem Abdul-Jabbar As we march one step closer to spring, gather your friends for the perfect pasta party (pg. 4). The University of Toledo Lady Rockets Head Coach, Tricia Cullop, shares her team's successes on and off the court (pg. 6). Going a bit 'mad' this March? Get away and discover the many attractions in Greenville, Ohio (pg. 8). There is power in protein and Erika D. White shares how to tap into it (pg. 10). On a high note, Dennis Bova shares the unveiling of the debut performance of Renee Fleming with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra (pg. 13). We wish you the luck of the Irish and hope that your troubles be less and your blessings be more as you march into the month ahead.
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BOOMERS Inside & Beyond Editors Mary Helen Darah Jennifer Ruple Boomer Consultant Sharon Lange Contributing Writers Dennis Bova, Jeff Bucher, Mary Helen Darah, Jennifer Ruple, Sue Schafer and Erika D. White Distribution Donald Frazier, Nancy Jomantas and Paul Jomantas Layout and Design Elissa Cary Sale Representatives Danielle Malczewski, Nancy Rodgers Boom Your Business with Advertising boomersandbeyond2014@gmail.com 419-824-0100 On The Web sylvaniaadvantage.com facebook.com/boomersandbeyondsylvania Boomers Hangout 5655 N. Main St. #1, Sylvania, Ohio 43560
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• Naming IRA beneficiaries
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• Perfect pasta party
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• Success on and off the court 6 • Get away to Greenville, Ohio 8 • The power of protein • Crossword fun • Symphony notes • Books for boomers • It’s a date
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ON THE COVER
University of Toledo Women’s Basketball Head Coach, Tricia Cullop, shares her insights on keeping the Lady Rockets fired up and targeted for success.
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Retirement Journey Naming a trust as an IRA beneficiary By Jeff Bucher For many Americans, the assets Protect family wealth from creditors: Trusts can also protect your family’s wealth from divorce and in their Individual Retirement Account represent a significant bankruptcy. If you worry that your heirs might face portion of the wealth they hope divorce or bankruptcy proceedings, a trust might be to leave to their loved ones. You worth considering. How Can We Help? may have heard that creating a It could be beneficial to use a financial professional trust and naming it as the Jeff Bucher when choosing your beneficiaries on your IRA, beneficiary of your IRA is a which may coordinate all aspects of your estate good way to direct how your assets are distributed strategies. Estate planning is a very complex area after your death and force your heirs to “stretch” and it’s beneficial to get the details right. If you the IRA for generations. However, trusts and inherited IRAs are complex vehicles that have a lot haven’t reviewed your estate strategies recently or have questions about trusts, inherited IRAs, or of details to get right. beneficiary provisions, please give us a call. We Here are some of the advantages to naming a have helped many of our clients explore their trust as an IRA beneficiary: legacy goals and work closely with experienced While directly inheriting an IRA is perfectly fine attorneys and tax professionals who can help you for many heirs, it can be inappropriate in some identify the best solutions for your personal situations. Under these circumstances, a trust may be able to help you control how your IRA assets are situation. distributed after you’re gone and help protect your Jeff Bucher is the president and co-founder of family’s wealth. Citizen Advisory Group, a comprehensive financial Protect minor children: If you name minor planning company in Perrysburg. You can contact children or grandchildren as beneficiaries without him at 419-872-0204; email at additional instructions, a guardian will likely be jeff@citizenadvisory.com; visit at 770 Commerce appointed by a court, which can be a complicated Dr., Perrysburg; or on the website at and lengthy process and may reduce the benefit www.citizenadvisory.com. your heirs get from the inherited assets. Navigate blended family dynamics: For families Investment Advisory Services offered through AlphaStar with children from multiple marriages, a trust can Capital Management, LLC, a SEC Registered Investment help you make sure every member of your family Adviser. SEC registration does not constitute an endorsement inherits according to your wishes. of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the Provide for children with special needs: If one of adviser has attained a particular level of skill or ability. AlphaStar Capital Management, LLC and Citizen Advisory your beneficiaries has special needs, inheriting an Group are independent entities. IRA could jeopardize his or her ability to qualify for Social Security disability benefits or other forms of assistance. Avoid spendthrift tendencies: It’s also worth Jeff is giving away copies of “Beyond the Summit: considering whether you think your heirs can The Hard-Working handle an inheritance responsibly once they reach American’s Retirement adulthood. Young or spendthrift adults might be Guide” to readers of this month’s edition of Boomers inclined to simply cash out the IRA and pay the & Beyond. If you would taxes instead of taking advantage of deferred like a complimentary copy distributions. A trust can explicitly detail how much of the book, give the Citizen Advisory Group office a your heirs are able to receive each year and delay call at 419-872-0204. when they gain control over the assets. MARCH 2017
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Mangia! Hosting the perfect pasta party By Jennifer Ruple
When it comes to feeding a hungry crowd, there aren’t a lot of foods that fill the bill as well as pasta. Loved by kids and adults alike, pasta is one of those versatile foods that can be customized to satisfy all tastes including meat lovers and veggie lovers. Why not plan a party where your guests can create their own masterpieces with a build-your-own pasta buffet? From choosing the shape of pasta and the type of sauce to their favorite toppings – it’s all about personalization. Here are some ideas and sauce recipes to help you plan the perfect pasta party. It’s all about the base. Serve two types of pasta – one long-stranded pasta such as spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine or bucatini and one shaped pasta such as penne, farfalle (bowties), rigatoni or conchiglie (shells). Cook the pasta to al dente, which is Italian for “to the tooth,” meaning the pasta should be cooked until tender, but slightly firm. Drain the pasta, place into a serving bowl and drizzle with a bit of olive oil to prevent it from sticking together. The sauces. Include two or three sauces on the buffet to choose from such as marinara, a tomatobased sauce; Alfredo, a creamy sauce made with butter and Parmesan cheese; and pesto sauce, which is generally Wine-themed candle holders add a soft made with glow to the buffet. fresh basil,
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Guests can create their own masterpieces with a build-your-own pasta buffet.
Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. A bottle of good quality extra-virgin olive oil is a nice addition to the buffet for guests who prefer no sauce. The accoutrements. The sky’s the limit here. Include a couple of meats such as meatballs, crumbled Italian sausage, and grilled chicken. Set out bowls of toppings - chopped fresh basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, boiled shrimp, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, olives, and sautéed bell peppers and onions. The drinks. A variety of beverages such as S. Pellegrino sparkling water with lime wedges, fruity Italian sodas, and a couple varieties of wine will ensure there’s something for all tastes. The décor. Fill large baskets with market goodies such as loaves of crusty bread, packages of dried pasta, canned Italian tomatoes, fresh herbs and wine bottles. A redcheckered table cover and classic candle in a Chianti bottle will set the mood.
Marinara Sauce ¼ pound pancetta (Italian bacon), diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 large cloves garlic, minced Two 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
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Salt and pepper Fresh basil, chopped Fresh oregano, finely chopped Pinch of sugar (optional)
In a large saucepan, cook the minced pancetta until browned, but not crispy. Add the onion and the garlic and cook on medium heat until the onions are translucent. Add the canned tomatoes and about one-half can of water. Cook over low heat for about 45 minutes. Add the fresh herbs. Continue to cook for 20-25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. If sauce seems slightly acidic, add a pinch of sugar.
At this point, you have two options. If you like a thicker, chunkier marinara, you can leave it alone. If you want a smoother marinara, process in a food processor or with an immersion blender. (Recipe by Liz Donaldson, assistant chef at Walt Churchill’s Market, Maumee)
Alfredo Sauce 1 stick butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups heavy cream 1 ¾ cups Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated ½ cup fresh Italian parsley, minced
Drizzle pasta with olive oil to prevent it from sticking together.
Basil Pesto 1 cup basil leaves 1 cup flat-leaf parsley ¾ teaspoon garlic sea salt ¼ cup pine nuts ¾ cup Parmesan cheese ¾ cup basil-infused olive oil 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper To prepare the pesto, pulse first five ingredients in a blender or food processor. Slowly add basil olive oil. (Recipe from Ashleigh, owner of Bumble Olive Oil Company)
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and then sauté the garlic. Add the cream and heat through on medium-low heat. When hot, add the cheese. Heat for about 10 minutes until it thickens. Add the parsley. (Recipe by Liz Donaldson, assistant chef at Walt Churchill’s Market, Maumee)
For the centerpiece, fill a large basket with greenery, faux fruit and wine bottles.
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Firing Up the Rockets Finding success on and off the court By Mary Helen Darah
and her mother, Lynn Nusbaum, they know University of Toledo Women’s Basketball Head everyone in town. They are great people. We Coach Tricia Cullop has hung five post-season were trying to find Jewish resources for our banners with her team since taking the helm for the Lady Rockets in April of 2008. The four-year player, Naama Shafir, from Israel and stumbled upon Lynn. I am so thankful. Without her, I don’t letter winner for the Purdue University know if it would have worked. I believe having a Boilermakers received her bachelor’s degree in staff consisting of different backgrounds and communications and was on the team that cultures enables them to relate to a diverse team.” brought Purdue its first-ever Big Ten Championship. She continually strives to Fantastic fans improve and bring her “A” game on and off the Similar to her multi-generational staff, the Lady court and expects nothing less from her players. Rockets fan base has a wide range of ages from Get into the game at any age young children to retirees. “We have many loyal Coach Cullop has successfully engaged her team fans that support us,” stated Coach Cullop. “We sit 25th in the country in fan and their fan base by effectively bridging the base and top 30 in the country. generation gap. “I think Our fans and fan club get to it’s not an easy task,” she know our players. We have stated. “I keep getting players from locations younger and younger beyond a three to four hour players every year. It is radius. Having fans greet important that we have a them after games when their staff of varying ages and family can’t be here, lasts a backgrounds. I have known lot longer than a college Vicki Hall, women’s career. We have 200 basketball associate coach, members in our fan club. the longest. We are both from We are averaging 4,000 Indiana. She played pro until fans a game. That is ahead she was 40 years old. It is s er ay of University of Michigan hard to find someone more nded by her pl ullop is surrou ce academics and and Stanford.” C a ci ri T determined. She is a great ch n Coa ccessfully bala resource for our kids especially who strive to su Diversity on the court ll. after their college play is done. basketba The Lady Rockets come from She also speaks more than one diverse backgrounds including many language and is not afraid to jump on a plane and international players. “We have players from go where she is needed. Women’s Basketball Finland, England and Italy. We didn’t plan this Assistant Coach Tony Greene is a great teacher by design,” explained Coach Cullop. “We always and brings a lot of energy. Tiffany Swoffard, chase players within a six-hour radius. Yet we women’s basketball assistant coach, is from the owe it to our fans to go after the best possible south, younger than I am and brings a different players and players that could help win the perspective. Tiffany is also a great teacher and conference. When you feel like you find a player came heralded as one of our top recruiters and that will help us, we will go where we need to helped sign a kid from Atlanta for next year’s go.” class. I coached Director of Operations Katie ‘The times they are a changin’ Griggs at Xavier. An injury prevented her from Coach Cullop believes coaching has changed going on with her basketball career. She is a from when she was a player. “The approach has tremendous asset.” changed. Coaches were tougher,” recalled I am thankful for Lauren Flaum, coordinator of Cullop. “There were no time requirements. I Women’s Basketball and video coordinator, who remember losing a game and putting our practice is a young member of our staff. Between Lauren
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clothes back on and practicing until midnight. We want our players to be treated the way they should be treated. There are a lot of things in place for their protection. I have been places where the kids had to be at practice at 5 a.m. Our players need to rest, to study and reduce wear and tear on their bodies.” One thing that remains constant through time, is Coach Cullop’s desire to have her players believe in themselves. “I believe participating on our team helps players believe they can accomplish their goals. We are trying to challenge them in both realms. We want them to succeed on and off the court. Our team GPA has been 3.3. One year we were ranked in the top 25. I hope being on the team will help them in whatever field they choose. Players have had the valuable experience of diving into working and communicating with people from various backgrounds. There are so many opportunities at their fingertips. I think years later, players will know how to be grateful of the opportunities around them.” We can do better One of the biggest challenges of being a coach is
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redirecting players after a loss. “I tell my players ‘It is never as bad as it seems and never as good as it seems,” stated Coach Cullop. “We just won against Akron but we are going to watch a lot of film of what we can do better. We watch the good film and the bad. I don’t sleep as well after a loss. My job is to get them refocused. We don’t want to take baggage to the next game. Our focus is to look forward, stay humble and continually be better.” Forward thinking Next year two players will graduate, but four starters will return to play for the Lady Rockets. “I think the exciting thing about that is only one of them will be a senior,” stated Coach Cullop. “I think I have some younger kids that will vie for that starting spot. What is also exciting is that we have 17 wins (at press time) with a young team. To have a lot of that team return for the future is very exciting.” Coach Cullop is also confident that her team will continue to strive for success beyond the court. “I think we selected talented basketball players that also happen to be great people.”
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Plates and Places
An almost-spring getaway to Greenville By Jennifer Ruple
At this time in Ohio today. Built in 1849, of year, we Bear’s Mill rests beside have those Greenville Creek, which is days when the source of power for the we can mill. Through a self-guided smell tour of the mill’s four floors, springtime you’ll find antique Jennifer Ruple right around machinery, art exhibitions, the corner. And then there and the mill’s store which are those days when it feels sells stone-ground flours, A barn along SR 127, 10 miles north of like old man winter will pottery and handmade items. never check out. Fortunately Greenville, pays tribute to Annie Oakley. Once in Greenville, head to for me and my husband, we picked a somewhat Annie Oakley Park located just south of the sunny Saturday to scope out the quaint town of center of town. The park features a plaque and a Greenville, Ohio. larger-than-life bronze statue dedicated to the Approximately a famous sharpshooter. Oakley, born in Ohio, was two-hour drive dubbed Little Sure Shot for her remarkable south on I-75 shooting talent and later toured with Buffalo Bill’s and another 30 Wild West Show. Although Oakley was born minutes west on outside of Greenville, the city has adopted her as SR 36, the town one of its own. There’s also a special exhibit about of Greenville is her at The Garst Museum, which is mentioned the county seat later in this article of Darke County Next, take a stroll along Main Street (actually and is loaded Broadway Street) with small-town where you can charm. From its explore the many cozy downtown shops and with coffee boutiques. For Bear’s Mill, one of a few operating shops, lunch or dinner, water-powered mills in Ohio. restaurants and take a seat at The boutiques to its historical gems like Bear’s Mill Merchant and The Garst Museum, Greenville is full of House, also a treasures waiting to be discovered. “Best of Ohio” As you make your way into town, plan to stop at winner in the Bear’s Mill, located at 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill casual dining Rd. Named Best Historical Site for Ohio category. Magazine’s annual “Best of Ohio” contest, the mill Located at 406 Darke County history is on display is one of only a few operating water-powered mills S. Broadway St., at The Garst Museum.
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the eatery specializes in smoked meats such as beef brisket, sausage and chicken (pair them with Bacon Mac and Cheese and BBQ Green Beans). Or, indulge in an authentic The Merchant House is a “Best of Ohio” Detroit-style, winner in the casual dining category. deep-dish pizza, cooked to perfection in the restaurant’s stone oven. After lunch, head across the street to the KitchenAid Experience retail center where you can view an original Model H KitchenAid Stand Mixer and other KitchenAid artifacts in the center’s museum on the lower level. Upstairs in the retail center, enjoy shopping the complete collection of KitchenAid countertop and culinary products. There are even refurbished appliances available at a fraction of their original price in the center’s outlet store. And, to learn tips, tricks and techniques of the trade, cooking classes are offered in the center’s kitchen. Call 888-886-8318 for information on classes and times. And finally, don’t miss The Garst Museum, located at 205 N. Broadway St. The museum, operated by the Darke County Historical Society, is a 35,000-square foot campus that houses over 300,000 artifacts relevant to the history and culture of Darke County. There you will find The National
Annie Oakley Center and exhibitions highlighting the Treaty of Greenville, Lowell Thomas and Ohio Native Americans. The museum is open Tuesday – Sunday and admission for seniors 60+ is $9 per person. Visit garstmuseum.org for times and information on special exhibits. For those of you who feel like you’ve been cooped up way too long, keep a close watch on the weather, and hit the road to Greenville. You can always do laundry, work around the house or grocery shop on those “other” days.
KitchenAid artifacts are on display at the KitchenAid Experience in downtown Greenville.
Smoked bacon pizza rolls are a treat available at The Merchant House.
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The Power of Protein
Where to find it and how to use it By Erika D. White
Protein could easily be characterized as the yogurt, low-fat milk, low-fat cheese, eggs, lean “Johnny Depp” of macronutrients when it comes beef, lean turkey, beans, whey/casein protein to being the most sought after and the most powder, low-fat cottage cheese, tofu, tempeh, misunderstood. It is the “macro celebrity ground buffalo, soybeans, and edamame are supreme” when it comes to people seeking out its excellent choices as they are also low in saturated ability to build muscle, increase satiety, and burn fat. Further increase your health benefits by calories. But, even with all that star power, protein skipping processed meats like bacon, sausage, hot has a dark side. High protein diets can cause dogs, lunch meat, any smoked or cured meats, dragon breath; it forms internally and can make along with whole milk. conversation, well, a little unpleasant. The excess Despite what the supplement companies want you can also cause damage to the kidneys, especially to to believe, everyone’s dietary protein needs varies those with pre-existing based on age, activity health conditions, and level, health status, consuming more than muscle mass, and body the body needs can cool goals. There is an upper that calorie burn by limit to the amount of storing extra protein as protein that the body fat. That is why it is can utilize, highly important to consequently doubling understand that the the recommended daily benefits of protein allowance won’t happen naturally, not necessarily help build because of protein more muscle. For those products or advertised Certified fitness professional Erika D. White. who exercise, your claims. Our bodies protein needs may –photo courtesy of Jasmine White consume more energy to increase since resistance digest, metabolize, and use amino acids, the training and endurance workouts can rapidly break building blocks of protein. Protein is also not down muscle protein, and recent studies have readily used for energy like carbs, which is why it further concluded that bodybuilders, like athletes, is stored by the body as fat. Because it takes similarly have higher protein requirements. So, it is protein longer to pass from the stomach, it gives important to know how to calculate your body’s the feeling of fullness sooner and longer. To individual protein needs. Below is a simple maximize the naturally occurring health benefits of calculation table to help get you started. Start by this macronutrient, it is all about eating the right taking your current weight in pounds and dividing amount and the right kind of protein. it by 2.2; then take the answer and multiply it by To get all the star-powered benefits, focus on the number range from the chart below that healthy, clean protein to feed your body. My first matches your amount of physical activity, the final recommendation is to eat steak like birthday cake; number will equal your daily protein needs. Stay which, I might add, is literally done in Japan. Birthday cake is for celebrating, and red meat, yes you guessed it, is for celebrating too! Celebrations happen occasionally, which is why both are an every-once-in-a-while indulgence. Overindulgence in red meat, which contains saturated fat, increases the risk of type 2-diabetes and heart disease. Protein found in fish, white meat poultry, Greek
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toward the higher end if your training or activities are more intense, and remain at the lower range for lighter intensity days or activities. It is important to spread the amount of protein needed evenly throughout your meals for the day. There are approximately 7 grams of protein in an ounce of cooked meat or fish, and about 6 grams if raw. A 3.5 ounce chicken breast, for example, is about 30 grams protein; while a 6 ounce can of tuna is roughly 40 grams of protein. It is optimum to choose fresh meat over packaged due to the added sugar and sodium. I think Ben Franklin’s idiom said it best, “Fish and visitors stink after three days.” So keep it fresh! That surely would make a great refrigerator magnet! The only way to build muscle is through exercise; the only way to grow muscle is with protein. To put it all on a plate, the quality and quantity of protein plays a vital role in our body’s ability to build and repair. Though it is tempting to focus on only eating protein or following high-protein diets, our bodies are looking for nutrients and not just calories. It is the combination of fruits, veggies, healthy fats and protein that provide the right
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amount of all nutrients. Our health is not restricted to only eating or avoiding certain foods, it is about making and knowing the best choices. It is true that no diet can deliver what healthy living does, so keep it like Johnny Depp by making your body a living journal of a healthy lifestyle (tattoos not included)! Erika D. White is a certified fitness professional who believes in building strong, healthy, ageless men & women. Connect with Erika at www.ErikaWhite.net or every Tuesday at noon on 13abc’s Ask the Expert.
Sources: http://www.eatbalanced.com/why-eat-balanced/why-do-weneed-protein/ http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-andhealthy-eating/expert-answers/high-protein-diets/faq20058207 http://health.usnews.com/health-news/healthwellness/articles/2015/12/11/how-much-protein-do-youreally-need Gropper SS, Smith JL, Groff JL. “Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism.” Fourth Edition. Belmont, CA. Wadsworth Pub Co. 2005.
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Crossword fun: The Grammys
ACROSS 1. Bars on guitars 6. Olden-day aerosol can propellant 9. Invitation request 13. Chinese fruit 14. “Say what?” 15. Kind of space 16. *8-time Grammy winner and “Climax” (2012) performer 17. Victorian time, e.g. 18. Mickey Mouse’s pet 19. *2017 Grammy host 21. *Beyonce’s nominated rap song 23. Listening device 24. British comedy’s Mr. ____ 25. Baryshnikov’s step 28. Red gemstone 30. Good guy 35. Amy Winehouse’s voice, e.g. 37. Same as pleaded 39. Chinese silk plant 40. Film ____ 41. Rode in a tube 43. Insolence 44. Dished out 46. Observer 47. Seed cover 48. Like flotsam 50. Red-encased cheese 52. Chinese “way” 53. *Prince’s 1986 Grammy winner 55. Spanish sea 57. *Justin Bieber’s Grammy nominated album 61. *Best Rap Song nominee (2017) 64. Apathetic 65. Ante up
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67. Reflective thinker 69. Ringworm 70. Rub the wrong way 71. Open-mouthed 72. Perching place 73. *1995 Grammy nominee, ____ of Base 74. ____ and rights
DOWN 1. Work stopper? 2. Reduced Instruction Set Computer 3. Amazon’s smart speaker 4. Not here 5. India VIP 6. ____ Zhen, played by Bruce Lee and Jet Li 7. Hudson’s Bay Company’s original ware 8. Irritate by rubbing 9. *4-time Grammy nominated Ja ____ 10. Part of house frame 11. U.S. President’s special power 12. “Pretty in Pink” formal 15. “Once upon a time...,” e.g. 20. Do like a volcano 22. Popular pickup
24. Sayonaras 25. *Designer’s nominated hit 26. Cool & distant 27. Motionless 29. * “____ Ain’t Your Color” 31. Hindu serpent deity 32. Like TV with browsing capabilities 33. Locomotive hair 34. *Adele’s multinominated hit 36. Dunking treat 38. Ownership document 42. Golden Globes’ category
45. One of Fanning sisters 49. “____ the season ...” 51. Hairy vertebrate 54. Photo tint 56. Moulin ____, Paris 57. Bread pocket 58. Inch, e.g. 59. Late Attorney General Janet 60. A secondary school 61. Type of fish net 62. Sky defender 63. Autumn mo. 66. Parabola, e.g. 68. Hi-____
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Symphony Notes
TSO unveils its 2017-18 season By Dennis Bova
Renée Fleming, one of the sang the National Anthem world’s most celebrated at Super Bowl XLVIII in opera singers, will be in 2014 and performed at the concert at 8 p.m. Diamond Jubilee concert Wednesday, June 7, at the for Queen Elizabeth II in Toledo Museum of Art’s 2012 and at the 2008 Peristyle. This will be Olympics in Beijing. Fleming’s debut She will come to Toledo performance with the direct from New York’s Toledo Symphony Metropolitan Opera, where Orchestra. she will sing Richard The announcement of the Strauss’s opera “Der Fleming special event Rosenkavalier.” In Toledo, coincides with the TSO’s the soprano will perform unveiling of its 2017-18 Strauss’s exquisite “Four season, which features Last Songs” as well as exciting guest artists, a favorites from Italian, new starting time for a French, German, and concert series, and a brand Russian opera. Opera Singer Renée Fleming new festival. “Renée Fleming is classical “The People’s Diva,” as Fleming is known, music royalty,” said Toledo Symphony
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President and CEO Zak Vassar. “I have followed her career for years and am so proud to bring Ms. Fleming to this city, with this orchestra, at this time. Ms. Fleming is one of the top performers in music today, and we are lucky to have her here. This will be a highwater mark for our musicians and our organization.” Fleming’s appearance is made possible by ProMedica, with additional artistic support from the Toledo Opera. Single tickets, with prices starting at $49, go on sale to the public on April 1 through the Toledo Symphony Box Office at 1838 Parkwood Ave., by calling 419-246-8000, or by visiting toledosymphony.com. Fleming’s appearance is just one of several special surprises that Vassar and the symphony’s artistic team have in store for Toledo audiences in the 2017-2018 season. “It’s going to be a heckuva season,” Vassar said. “There’s literally something for everyone.”
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Among the 2017-18 highlights: The Welltower Mozart & More series starting time will move from 7:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to provide patrons with an afternoon concert option. The performances will remain on Saturdays at the Franciscan Center on the Lourdes University campus in Sylvania. Opera legend Kathleen Battle will perform a program inspired by African-Americans’ journey to freedom along the Underground Railroad, a stop of which was in Sylvania. Her appearance is part of a new series called the North Star Festival. Broadway star Leslie Odom, Jr., of the hit musical “Hamilton” joins the TSO for a show of Broadway and jazz-inspired hits, including a tribute to Nat King Cole. Storm Large, a chanteuse and Carnegie Hall sensation who performed with the TSO in 2015, returns for two performances: “Seven Deadly Sins” and “Crazy Arc of Love.” The Indigo Girls will perform their folk-rock favorites, like “Closer to Fine” and “Galileo” in a unique symphonic setting.
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Books for Boomers
With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, why not take the opportunity to read some contemporary Irish authors? Here are some engaging suggestions to help you start the celebration. Erin go bragh! The Green Road, W.W.W. Norton & Co., Inc., 2015 By Anne Enright By Sue Schafer Manager, Rosaleen Madigan’s four children enter adulthood in Western Ireland at a Sylvania Branch, time of great change. In the decades that follow, they all forge their own Toledo Lucas County paths through life, but a visit home one Christmas forces them to face their Public Library mother’s aging and the decision that she’s made that will have repercussions on all their lives. Nora Webster, Scribner, 2014 By Colm Toibin In the late 1960s in Ireland, Nora Webster must rebuild her life and raise her four children alone after her husband dies. The Wonder, Little, Brown and Company, 2016 By Emma Donaghue A village in 1850s Ireland is mystified by what appears to be a miracle--a little girl seems to be thriving after months without food. An English nurse and an international journalist try to get to the root of why the child may actually be the victim of murder in this psychological thriller. Instructions for a Heatwave, Alfred A. Knopf, 2013 By Maggie O’Farrell When a recently retired family patriarch clears out his bank account and disappears during a sweltering summer in 1976, his three children converge on their mother’s home for the first time in years and track clues to an ancestral village in Ireland, where they uncover illuminating family secrets. Mistaken, Soft Skull Press, 2011 By Neil Jordan Describes the parallel but opposite lives of two boys in Dublin from different sides of the tracks who are constantly mistaken for each other until a family tragedy changes them forever.
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First Friday Art Walk Downtown Sylvania Friday, March 3, 5-8 p.m. Bring your family or a special friend for a stroll around the Red Bird Arts District. Explore art, listen to live music, shop at local stores and dine at the area’s finest restaurants. Art Walks are free and are held on the first Friday of every month. sylvaniaarts.org/art-walks/ Framing Fame: 19th- & 20th-Century Celebrity Photography Toledo Museum of Art March 4 - June 4, Gallery 18 This exhibition charts the increasing proliferation of celebrity portrait photography and its popularity throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Beginning with the 1860s when photography was invented and a carte-de visite portrait of Abraham Lincoln, up through Andy Warhol’s 1970 Little Red Book polaroid, the exhibition provides an overview of celebrity portrait photography’s expansive reach throughout the 20th century along with its prominent role in shaping today’s attitude towards celebrity. Free admission. toledomuseum.org
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Toledo Sewing Guild Membership Meeting Monday, March 13, 7 p.m. Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek Chapel, Forestview Bldg. 2001 Perrysburg Holland Rd. Those interested in joining the guild are invited to a free, informational meeting. Members enjoy fellowship with other sewing enthusiasts, learn new sewing techniques, and participate in community service projects. For details, call 419-829-8609.
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benefits
Toledo Heart Ball Hilton Garden Inn Levis Commons, Perrysburg Saturday, March 18, 6-11 p.m. Celebrate the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association. From the gourmet dinner to the silent and live auction – it’s an exciting night of glitz and glamour. The theme Hollywood Nights features the band Swingmania and swing dance lessons. For tickets, visit toledoheartball.heart.org. The Chocolate and Wine Affair Sylvania Area Family Services 5440 Marshall Rd., Sylvania Saturday, March 25, 7-10 p.m. The event features a chocolate bar with an array of decadent indulgences, wines for purchase and a silent auction to benefit the center’s programs. $20 per person in advance, $25 per person at door. sylvaniaareafamilyservices.org
eats
Mobile Meals Great Chili Cookoff Stranahan Great Hall Saturday, March 25, noon-4 p.m. Taste a variety of chili recipes from hot and spicy to sweet and tangy and cast your vote for the People’s Choice winner. There will also be kids’activities, music with a DJ, concessions and a live Twitter feed. Admission is free. Donations are encouraged. mobilemeals.org
beats
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra Stranahan Theater March 11, 8 p.m. Pat Benatar, Grammy Award-winner and leading female rock vocalist of the 1980s, and Neil Giraldo, musician, producer, arranger and songwriter, are a husband and wife team who continue to thrill music lovers after more than three decades. For tickets, visit toledosymphony.com.