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OPINION

MAY 30, 2010

Crystal Bowersox: Up to the mountain I “Sometimes I feel like I’ve never been nothing but tired And I’ll be walking Till the day I expire Sometimes I lay down No more can I do But then I go on again Because you ask me to” — Patti Griffin, “Up to the Mountain (MLK Song)

ongratulations to Elliston native Crystal Bowersox. Her “American Idol” journey brought immeasurable positive attention to Northwest Ohio and she is only getting started. Watching Bowersox perform on the May 25 finale in competition with Chicago-area singer Lee DeWyze was like seeing every good characteristic about the Toledo area on display. The determination. The refusal to surrender or bow. The raw, organic talent that rises from the guts and commands attention without ever crossing into braggadocio. The disinterest in compromising. Through “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Black Velvet” and the soaring, aching triumph of “Up to the Mountain,” Bowersox made the most of Thomas F. POUNDS her shot at the title and proved beyond question she deserved the international spotlight “American Idol” has provided during the first half of 2010. One of the most exciting elements of Bowersox’s future is her opportunity to be an ambassador for her home region. While there is obviously no contractual obligation to spread the word about Northwest Ohio, Bowersox will surely see the opportunity and, I hope, will make the most of it. While Jamie Farr remains the most famous and accomplished Toledo ambassador, Bowersox has a chance to represent the area to a new generation of fans and keep the hometown flame burning as Farr has. While some comments on our website, Twitter and Facebook pages are starting to indicate “Crystal Fatigue” due to nonstop media coverage — and while I understand the argument that there are more pressing financial and governmental issues to cover (back to those next week) — there is no hyperbole in saying that on the national stage, Bowersox’s journey is the biggest Toledo story we are likely to see. Our recent run of national attention, save for alternative energy stories, has not been flattering. Our dreadlocked, humble, smiling single mom is a conduit to many things the nation has forgotten or has not yet discovered about us as a people. Congratulations, Crystal. You’ve only just begun. Thomas F. Pounds is president and publisher of Toledo Free Press and Toledo Free Press Star. Contact him at tpounds@toledofreepress.com.

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t’s not listed in the Las Vegas MGM Rogers). Our favorite was a slot maGrand Hotel’s list of amenities, but chine based on the rock group Queen. Club Tabu is a time machine; when The object, for as little as a nickle a spin, was to match band I stepped through its members’ faces, musical doors, I immediately felt instruments or musical 20 years older. notes instead of cherAt 3 a.m., the club, ries, bars or 7s. On one which advertises itself run, with a $5 start, I hit as an “ultra lounge,” a match that offered 20 featured a DJ spinning free spins. During that his way through the run, I hit a match with latest urban and rap “Bicycle Race,” trigtracks, starting each gering a video game in one about two minutes into the preceding re- Michael S. MILLER which players choose either vocalist Freddie cord. The effect was a short-circuiting of the attention span Mercury or one of two bikini-clad that jerked the rug out from under fat-bottomed girls, who proceed to dancers as soon as they caught a race on their ten-speeds. My redhead groove. The dancers were uniformly racer won the round, which garnered young. They dressed in elegant, 20 more free spins. During that run, I trashy-casual clothes that covered hit another “Bicycle Race,” in which I young, fit bodies engaged in swaying, chose Mercury, who won, which triggrinding, anything-goes moves. Sev- gered another 20 free spins. By the end eral of those young, fit bodies were of the run, my $5 was turned into nearly passed out in the side booths of Tabu, $50. That is extremely small change for sleeping in contorted positions that many Vegas players, but any time I can would paralyze me if I endured them turn $5 into $50, I’m a happy player. Instead of coins or cash, the slot mafor more than 30 seconds. If one is seated at a casino gaming chines give players a paper ticket to retable, one receives constant rounds deem. It doesn’t look or feel like cash, so of drinks for free, with just a tip to it’s easy to feed that ticket into another the waitress expected. Three feet into machine and play as it melts away. During one break, while my wife Tabu, a single bottle of beer costs $12. One way or another, Las Vegas is visited the restroom, a lovely woman with platinum blonde hair, a halter going to get your money. One of Sin City’s greatest tricks is top held up by two ice cream scoopthe way it mutes the effects of time; shaped silicone-filled globes and a 3 a.m. and 3 p.m. aren’t that different skirt short enough to reveal the tops in terms of activity and entertain- of her stockings sat beside me and ment options. There are places to eat, smiled as she watched me turn my $50 listen to music, dance, tour and even winnings ticket back into $5. “Having fun, Honey?” she asked. — shocking, I know — gamble pretty “Absolutely,” I said, with the verses much 24 hours a day. My wife and I are not gamblers, of Hall & Oates’ “Family Man” starting but it was fun to hit some of the slot to run through my head. “Looking for a lot more fun?” she machines, which are designed more like video games that eat time and asked, which I understood to be an money. The slot machines are based offer for a spin of the Wheel of Herpes. “I’m waiting for my wife,” I anon themes from movies (“Star Wars,” “Jaws”), television shows (“Sex and the swered honestly, working overtime to City,” “Happy Days”) and musicians keep my eyes on hers. “Well, is your wife open minded?” (Elvis, of course, but also such lesser lights as Village People and Kenny my white-blonde-haired friend asked. Thomas F. Pounds, President/Publisher tpounds@toledofreepress.com

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“About a great many things, yes,” I said. “About the three of us spending time together, not so much.” She smiled and excused herself. I went back to worrying about the Gulf oil spill and its socioeconomic impact as my wife rejoined me. Our tour of Las Vegas included a Renoir/Picasso exhibit at the Bellagio, a living room SONY studio exhibition of home 3-D television (my wife loved the paintings. I loved the loop of sports, concert and nature footage on the crystal clear 3-D screen; we each define “fine art” in our own way). We also took in a Cirque Du Soleil show, “Viva Elvis,” which seemed like a fitting Las Vegas thing to do. The show, a spectacle beyond anything I have seen on any national stage, featured some surreal touches, including an acrobatic depiction of Elvis’ twin brother dying at birth, several 4-story statues of Elvis as a cowboy and, at one point, nearly 4-dozen Elvis impersonators. Its only problem was that nothing on stage, as amazing as it was, could compete with the film footage of Presley himself, one of the most charismatic and engaging performers America has ever produced. Another surreal Las Vegas touch is the gauntlet of men and women who stand on the streets trying to get you to take what look like baseball or football cards. But these cards to do not feature catchers, tight ends or wide receivers; they feature call girls, which is a carnal opportunity beyond my courage level but not beyond my interest in sophomoric sports references. We ended one 4 a.m. session at a Fatburger on the Strip, surrounded not by filet mignon and cabernet, but by fries and Coke. We also ended up with temporary tattoos, but that story ... well, some things that happen in Vegas really do need to stay in Vegas. Michael S. Miller is editor in chief of Toledo Free Press and Toledo Free Press Star. Contact him at mmiller@ toledofreepress.com.

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SHREDDING THE CURTAIN

MAY 30, 2010

CALL TO DUTY

Opening the Dorr First on the scene

ince 1990, eight different pro- other projects, including a project on posals have come before the To- Byrne Road. It was supposed to be ledo-Lucas County Plan Com- single family homes but she said Ross moved in six to eight colmission to discuss the lege students per home, property at 3541 Dorr “harassing the neighbors, St. Seven times these tearing up everything.” proposals came before “I would have no Toledo City Council; problem with this if it before May 25, 2010, was to rent to families, council disapproved but it is for college stueach one. dents,” Brown said. She Approval for a said this would ruin “Planned Unit Development” (PUD) project Lisa Renee WARD the quality of life in the neighborhood. “I will not was sought by Dorr St. Development LLC to create a 20 unit be voting for this but it will be up to the rest of the colleagues and whether they multifamily housing complex. The plan commission recom- can sleep at night if they pass this and mended approval — if 52 conditions that’s all I have to say.” As part of the discussion on this were met — and this was on the Toledo City Council Zoning com- item, Councilman Michael Ashford asked for an opinion from the city’s mittee agenda on May 19. Jerome Parker, the attorney for law department on whether dethe development group, gave a pre- nying approval based on the resisentation May 19, focusing on the dents was allowed. The three residents who spoke in creation of a “conservation easement” of almost three acres as being opposition to the project echoed the of benefit to the neighbors. Parker comments made by Brown. None of said the $4 million project will create them believed the conservation ease100 jobs and would be a benefit to ment was of any benefit; they felt the land was useless since it was wetlands the community. Parker said he was sympathetic and two ditches. They also disputed to concerns raised at the Feb. 8 the traffic study results that said this public meeting about college stu- project would not impact traffic. The request for approval of the dents being tenants. But he said, “Be they students or anybody else, that’s PUD was sent to council without not a legitimate reason to turn down recommendation. Two council an otherwise meritorious project or members confirmed the Law Deto make assumptions as to how those partment did communicate to people will behave ... My point is not council that disapproval, based on all college students behave in ways who may reside there, could open the city up to litigation. that are described by some.” On May 25, the vote for the Dorr One of the concerns also raised with Richard Ross’s involvement, Street PUD occurred. No comments Parker said, “Who owns a project were made by any member of council isn’t something that is a legitimate before the vote. Rob Ludeman, Adam Martinez, Joe McNamara, George Sareason to turn down a project.” Ross was the owner of the Dorr rantou, Steve Steel, Tom Waniewski, Street property until he transferred Lindsay Webb, D. Michael Collins it to the development company, was and Mike Craig voted yes. Ashford, Brown and Phil Copesaid to only have a 5 percent interest land voted no. in this latest project. After ten years of several difCouncil President Wilma Brown spoke against the project: “I just ferent developers attempting to gain want to make one statement, then approval, the vote by council was I’m going to be finished with this, done in one minute and five seconds. and I will tell you in the beginning Dorr St. Development, LLC can now I’m going to ask for this to be sent move forward with its project. It’s clear more needs to be done to without recommendation and of unite the student population and the course I will be voting no.” Brown said, “When you say all stu- neighbors, by the city and UT. dents are not alike, but most of them are when they are living in residential Toledo Free Press contributor Lisa areas.” She focused part of her com- Renee Ward operates the political blog ments on concerns with Ross and Glass City Jungle.

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esponding to a fire with lights hands and knees, up over and around and sirens is not as glamorous furniture, for the stairs. Flashlights are as often portrayed. Inside minimally effective. After about 2 to 3 the cab, everybody but the driver feet the light is reflected back at you by is scrambling to get their fire gear the smoke particles. Up you go. The on and be ready farther you go, the to roll upon arhotter it gets. The rival. This includes outer rims of your bunker gear, hood, ears burn. The air radio, self contained in your mask gets breathing appawarm, fogging the ratus (SCBA), mask, face piece. Under gloves, helmet, the gear, it’s thick flashlight and ax or and humid as you similar tool. sweat. The disemDispatchers conbodied voice on stantly update reTom BARTLEY your radio states a sponding crews on Michael NICELY crew is being sent the radio with inforinto the occupied mation from callers. When it is a reported “occupied” struc- exposure house to prevent the fire ture, even the most seasoned vet’s pulse from spreading, and the truck crew is starts to quicken, causing an even more heading to the roof to put a hole in it hectic donning of gear. Results include for ventilation. The smoke is thicker here. It’s not incorporating the rig headphone wire with SCBA straps and having to redo like on TV where visibility is wonderful it or even trying to reach the glove that and nobody needs to wear a face piece. dropped to the floor between the con- It’s an abyssal sea black. Everybody has sole and the seat. It can be frustrating masks and SCBA on or they would be suffocated in the burning carbon and is rarely graceful. As the first arriving engine, you monoxide and plastics atmosphere. All hop out of the backseat and the officer communication is muffled through the sizes up the scene as the driver readies masks. You have to recognize people by the pump. If it’s a vacant, boarded-up their helmet, size and/or walk. two-story house, with heavy smoke Judicious use of water is necessary. pouring out of a back second-story You’ll know quickly if you’re on top of window and an occupied house next the matter. If you can’t darken the fire door just 3 feet away with fire lapping in the first 45 seconds, you are probat its roofline. You attack. Along with ably in over your head. The engine your 30 to 40 pounds of fire gear and only has 500 gallons of water which tool of choice, you pull and carry on only gives you three to five minutes deyour shoulder the 225-foot length of 1 pending on nozzle setting. If headway ¾-inch fire line up to the door. is not being made you have to have As you approach, you take a faith that command directs an arriving mental snapshot of the building. Once engine crew to secure a hydrant. inside, that helps you orient yourself The “low air” bell on your SCBA to possible floor plans, victims and fire rings. In this case, frugal use of water locations and possible escape routes. was able to darken the body of the fire. At night, you look for civilians in up- The truck has gotten access to the roof stairs bedrooms. In daytime, you aim and put a hole in it. This allows the for kitchens or living areas. smoke and heat to escape much like You set the nozzle down to force through a chimney. entry. Sledgehammers, axes and speThe next arriving crew heads in cialized fire tools like halligan bars to mop up and overhaul. Overhaul is typically make short work of boarded where we start tearing apart the house to doors. You have to be quick here. The put out hotspots and find the last vestige nozzle is a hotly contested commodity of fire, ensuring it has been contained. in the fire service. Being first into a fire Why we continue what may appear to be with the hose is an experience; you needless destruction has a purpose — a don’t just leave it laying on the ground. story for another day. You’re in, yet you still have to find the fire. You know it’s upstairs. Smoke has Michael Nicely has been a firefighter settled throughout first floor. Imagine for 18 years. He is a paramedic and burning tires in a confined space; most certified in confined-space rescue. modern furnishings are plastic/petro- Tom Bartley has been a firefighter for leum products and the smoke is dense 10 years. He is an EMT, registered black. While hauling the line, you have nurse, rescue diver and is certified in to feel your way around, crawling on confined space rescue.

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GUEST COLUMN

Dogs are not the problem; reckless dog owners are EDITOR’S NOTE: This column was submitted in response to the May 23 cover story on former Lucas County Dog Warden Tom Skeldon. By Jean Keating SPECIAL TO TOLEDO FREE PRESS

My children’s safety around dogs is not about luck or dependent on whom the dog warden happens to be. Fear does not drive my decisionmaking process, research and facts do. I have done my research and when it comes to safety around dogs, the

national experts are incredibly unified. Dogs are remarkably safe. There are an estimated 75 million dogs living in our homes today. I have a better chance of being struck by a meteorite than of being killed by a dog. I am 1,000 times more likely to go to the emergency room for a fall-related injury than a dog bite. Even though I am around dogs every day I have reduced my risk of being seriously bitten to almost zero, by educating myself about which dogs bite and why. National animal experts have identified four factors that are present in more

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than 90 percent of fatal dog attacks. These same four factors are present in most serious dog attacks as well. The four factors include unaltered dogs (usually male); chained or penned dogs; unsocialized dogs or dogs used for purposes other than companionship; and abused or neglected dogs. All of these factors are controlled by owners. Behind every serious dog attack, stands a reckless dog owner. Only when we start to focus on these reckless owners will we see increased safety in our community. Communities that target reckless dog owners and hold them accountable for their dog’s behavior have experienced dramatic reductions in dog bite incidents. Take Calgary, Canada for example. Calgary has a population almost three times larger than Lucas County. Yet, Lucas County has more than twice the number of reported dog bites. Why does it enjoy a significantly safer community than we do? Calgary researched what animal experts recommended as best practice and then put it into place. Animal experts, such as The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, U.S. Center for Disease Control, National Canine Research Council, National Animal Control Association, and many others all agree that breed neutral dangerous dog laws that target reckless dog owners and hold them accountable for their dog’s behavior,

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I have a better chance of being struck by a meterorite than of being killed by a dog. am 1,000 times more like to go to the emergency room for a fall-related injury than a dog bite.” combined with dog safety education programs, keep communities safe. Calgary adopted a very progressive ordinance that levels increasingly stiffer monetary fines for repeat offenders. It has been a major success. In a community of more than 1 million people, it has less than 250 dog bites each year, and most of those are minor. Its animal control department has a citizen satisfaction rate second only to the fire department. Bill Bruce, Calgary’s animal control director, has been invited to speak throughout the world. The Calgary animal control model has become known worldwide as the one to emulate. In contrast, Lucas County’s re-

ported number of dog bites has averaged 500 bites per year. For the last 20plus years, we have completely ignored the national experts and listened to a self-proclaimed “expert” who specializes in promoting fear and panic. We have killed thousands of innocent puppies and dogs because of their appearance and not their behavior. Our animal control department’s public opinion rating has been so low we are known nationally as the “armpit” of the canine world. The City of Toledo has spent more than $1 million defending a discriminatory ordinance that has failed to make our community safer. Our community deserves better. We have the ability to change direction and begin to enjoy the same level of safety other communities enjoy. The Lucas County Dog Warden Advisory Board has been working for three months on developing a dangerous dog ordinance that would target reckless dog owners. Countless hours have been spent researching other community’s ordinances, listening to experts and discussing ideas. The ordinance is a work in progress, but definitely puts our community on the right path. And yes, it is possible, to love both people and animals. To do anything less would be a travesty. Jean Keating is co-founder of the Ohio Coalition of Dog Advocates.

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At the Trinity United Church of Christ in Elliston, Crystal Bowersox will always be an American Idol. “She is doing something good, inspiring us that dreams do come true,” said Amber Gahler, coordinator of Bowerstock in Ottawa County. “She’s still an Idol in our eyes. And will still be successful.” When Lee DeWyze was announced “American Idol,” the church gym was quiet, besides the sound of the TV. However, when Crystal was named the “America Idol” runner up the gym erupted with applause for their hometown girl. Despite the loss, the church dropped balloons and streamers for Crystal. “We had an inkling to the result. But she’s still a winner. She’s still going to have a great career,” said Alice Bowersox, Crystal’s grandmother. Keith Bowersox, Crystal’s grandfather said he had read on Dialidol. com that DeWyze would win so it was no shock. “What I think is the mothers let the little kiddies and the tweenies and the teenie boppers go to bed and they didn’t take their phones. Talent wise the guy is good, but she’s great. Popularity-wise with the females, he won,” Keith said. In spite of Crystal being named runner-up, Keith said the whole experience has been a “hoot” and her career will blossom. “I don’t think it matters that she’s the runner-up, really. She’s awesome and always has been,” said Harmony Wagner, Crystal’s first cousin. “It’s so surreal. I knew she’d go far,” said Heather Wagner, another cousin. “I’m not disappointed at all, she’s going to do great things with her talent. In addition to family members, more than 400 people were in attendance to cheer on Crystal. The Big Nut, OSU fan Jon Peters, was asked to come to the finale to help raise money for Diabetes Youth Services (DYS). Peters formerly attended the church. “There’s so much love for Crystal

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here. I wanted to help raise money for her services. It’s an amazing small town big story. It’s amazing she made it into the top two,” Peters said. “They’re both winners. There is no loser. They both have huge big ca-

reers ahead of them.” Kim Sivert of Elmore voted for Crystal for more than two hours. She came to the event to see Crystal win, but was still happy for the Northwest Ohio native.

“We loved Crystal from the beginning. For her to win it would be icing on the cake, but she’s already No. 1 in our eyes,” said Tracy Dresser, a volunteer who has been selling Crystal Tshirts each week for DYS.

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Arena viewing party hosts Bowersox fans By Betsy Woodruff TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER news@toledofreepress.com

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It’s 10:15 p.m. May 26 and the Huntington Center is almost empty. Sixteen minutes ago, several hundred people clenched their fists, gritted their teeth, whispered their final prayers and squeezed their eyes shut as “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest opened his mouth to say the name they had all been dreading: “Lee DeWyze.” A few scattered boos, a few fists in the air, and the place evacuated. “I’m shocked, I’m really shocked, I thought she had it in the bag,” said Michelle Larrow, voicing a belief everyone seemed to share. “I think she knew,” said Kathy Belsoie. “She was breaking down before the announcement was even made.” Belsoie had a unique reason to be disappointed. She taught one of the classes Crystal took while attending the Toledo School for the Arts. She recalls that Crystal was an outgoing, creative student who was always interested in those around her. “I would give her an assignment, and she wouldn’t say anything. And she would come back with something especially creative,” she said. Belsoie remembered that Crystal always seemed comfortable onstage. “She loved it. She moved with ease. It doesn’t matter, she’s going to have a wonderful career. We’re going to buy her CD.” Her daughter, Kelly Perz, was bitter. “I’m disappointed, because I think it was a lot of young girls voting for Lee DeWyze,” Perz said. “The true talent is Crystal.”

A group of students from Crystal’s school echoed Perz’s sentiment: More girls voted than guys, and girls voted for the cute boy. That’s just the nature of ‘American Idol’.” “She’ll still go places,” said Ben Abbott, one of the students. “I think she’ll still have a better career,” added Kiley Brandon. The other students agreed. They said Crystal will do just fine without “Idol’s” help. Another theory explaining Crystal’s shocking defeat surfaced: “It sucks!” said Paul Kruthaup. “I think that she did a better job, but he comes from a larger city, so he got more votes. That’s the way the game goes.” Many looked shell-shocked. “The wrong person won,” said Todd Gague flatly. “Who knows? You can’t really say why. Yeah, Chicago is big, but Ohio is bigger than Illinois. Who knows?” “It was awful,” said Kim Webb. “I just can’t believe she lost. She did so much better than him. I can’t believe she lost.” But for the Toledoans who trudge daway from the new arena, lighting cigarettes, holding hands, and wiping a few stray tears, all hope was not lost. “She’s already a winner with us,” said Mayor Mike Bell before the show began. “This is just a big celebration — a continuation of a celebration we already started.” Daniella Fioes maintained an optimistic attitude. “I still think she should have won, but she did very good — excellent. She got goods. I know a lot of people wouldn’t have tried out,” she said. But despite her defeat, Crystal brought hope. Before the show began, two women explained how.

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“She just brought us all up,” said Robin Sopko, who carried a sign thanking Crystal for helping her out of her midlife crisis. Her friend, Jennifer Couteure, added, “Her name should be Mama Sunshine.” Two wheelchair-bound women, Debbie Taylor and Yolanda Calhoun, waited outside of the arena for hours before the presentation of the show began so they could find places from which to watch. “She’s the best belly-acher I’ve ever heard!” said Calhoun, referring to Crystal’s singing style. Lori Ortman is also optimistic. “I think she’ll make it in the business anyway, so she’ll be OK,” she said.

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Local leaders react to Bowersox journey By Lisa Renee Ward TOLEDO FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR news@toledofreepress.com

Toledo Free Press contacted local elected leaders for their comments on Crystal Bowersox’s runner-up “American Idol” journey. Gov. Ted Strickland: “The entire country has been captivated by Crystal’s voice and musical talents. All Ohioans are proud of Crystal’s accomplishments and we wish her conSTRICKLAND tinued success.” Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher: “Crystal lit up the ‘Idol’ stage from the first chord through the finale. Her talent and spirit not only won over hearts here in her home state, but across the country. Congratulations to Crystal on an amazing journey, and there is no doubt that this is just the beginning. Let’s face it, if you can put a smile on Simon’s face, you’re doing something right.” Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur: “Crystal Bowersox lifts us all. She sings like an angel, to be sure, but

equally impressive to me is her sense of community. That’s why people love her — she’s one of us! When I presented her with an American flag at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds, she gave me a big hug and said, “I want to help our community.” That’s pretty unusual for a performer — to put others first. I’m not sure where Crystal is headed, with everything that’s happening, but she’ll never forget where she came from. She’s got a pure message and strong convictions, and KAPTUR that’s a tough combination to beat!” Ohio Sen. Mark Wagoner: “We are all so proud of what Crystal has accomplished. Crystal has been a wonderful representative of Northwest Ohio, speaking so well and enthusiastically about her hometown throughout her time on ‘American Idol.’ We wish Crystal all the success and happiness her accomplishments will bring.” Ohio Sen. Teresa Fedor: “Crystal Bowersox is a true talent. She embodies the spirit of Northwest Ohio and Toledo: hard work, perseverance, and

hope. I have enjoyed watching her on ‘American Idol’ and look forward to her bright future in the music industry.” Ohio House Rep. Barbara Sears: “I think it’s wonderful and appropriate to recognize successful Northwest Ohioans — whether it’s Crystal Bowersox or any one whose hard work and efforts have brought positive recognitions to themselves. Quite frankly, it’s a nice balance to the stressful news that we hear so often.” Ohio House Rep. Matt Szollosi: “Crystal SZOLLOSI Bowersox exemplified the true meaning of “winner” before the season of ‘American Idol’ even began. The show was the instrument that allowed Crystal to showcase her winning spirit and creative talent with the nation. ‘Mama Sox’ has truly made the citizens of Ohio proud of her accomplishments, especially those residing in Northwest Ohio whom she has represented so proudly. Crystal has fans in the Szollosi household, including my two young daughters who are extremely huge fans. I congratulate

Crystal on a job well done and I join the millions of others that have supported her throughout this journey in continuing to wish her a bright future filled with great success.” City of Toledo Mayor Mike Bell: “Even though she didn’t receive the title of ‘American Idol,’ Crystal is still going to realize every bit of success that comes with the show. Her dedication to maintaining her artistic style has carried her this far and I’m sure she has even greater adventures to come BELL in her career. In the hearts and minds of Northwest Ohio she’s the winner and we couldn’t be more proud of her effort.” Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken: “The success that Crystal Bowersox has had throughout this season of ‘American Idol’ has been such a bright spot for the citizens of Lucas County and the City of Toledo. I hope someday I’ll be able to go and see her perform at the Huntington Center as her success continues to build.” Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozniak: “Crystal Bowersox is truly one of us — a sweet, talented, hardworking Northwest Ohioan. I’m blown away by her music and so happy that the rest of the country now gets to share in her genius.” Lucas County Treasurer Wade Kapszukiewicz: “Crystal was a winner long before she ever entered ‘American Idol.’ She doesn’t just represent Northwest Ohio; she represents everyone who has ever chased a dream in the face of impossible odds. Our community needed inspiration, and Crystal provided it.” Toledo City Councilman D. Michael Collins: “Ms. Bowersox experienced the impossible dream and then she made it happen. She is genuine, and s true artist and she brings a sense of pride and gratitude by supporting Northwest Ohio.” Toledo City Councilman Adam Martinez: “I would like to congratulate Ms. Bowersox on a great competition. She inspired many people to pursue their dreams no matter what the obstacles may be. I hope she continues to pursue her dreams and never give up fighting for what she believes in.” Toledo City Councilman Joe McNamara: “Crystal Bowersox has captured the heart of many residents

in Northwestern Ohio and the nation. She has been an inspiration and an impressive representative of our area.” Toledo City Councilman George Sarantou: “Having viewed the May 25 performance it is obvious that Crystal Bowersox had a stunning performance and I believe that her future is brighter than ever. Crystal has made us so proud, as a native of Northwest Ohio she has performed in an outstanding manner. “All citizens SARANTOU of Northwest Ohio should be especially proud of what she has accomplished.” Toledo City Councilman Steve Steel: “Congratulations to Crystal Bowersox on an amazing run, and thank you, Crystal, for bringing well-deserved attention to the depth of musical talent in the area. Crystal’s success is a testament not only to her own abilities, but to the musical mentors and fellow musicians who helped build her musical chops. From guitarists like Bobby May to drummer and development director at the Toledo School for the Arts Dave Gierke, Crystal has been blessed by the abundance of professional musical talent in Toledo and their willingness to help young musicians bloom. It is to her credit that she freely acknowledges her debt to these fantastic influences.We should all be proud of Crystal, and remember that Toledo’s music and arts scene is a vibrant and vital part of our community. Celebrate Crystal by supporting live local talent at venues across the region!” Toledo City Councilwoman Lindsay Webb: “OK, I admit it, I was totally crying after the hometown show. But what impresses me the most about Crystal, beyond her rockin’ demeanor and her unflinching character is her passion. Her passion has driven her straight to the top and given her the platform to bring hope to her hometown and to kids with diabetes. Rock on, Mama Sox!” Rossford School Board member Jackie Brown: “From the beginning our family has been rooting for Crystal Bowersox, and not just because she’s the hometown ‘Idol.’ Her voice is gritty, real and beautiful. In a lot of ways, it is the sound of our area. We are proud to have had her represent us on TV and to the world, and I wish Mama Sox all the best.”

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Entertainment figures comment on ‘Idol’ outcome By Mary Petrides TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER news@toledofreepress.com

After it was announced that Crystal Bowersox finished as “American Idol” runner-up, Toledo Free Press contacted a number of local and national entertainment sources. Here’s what they had to say: Gary Yoder, general manager of FOX Toledo: “It’s been a wonderful journey for Northwest Ohio, that Crystal is a wonderful talent that we’ve enjoyed. We look forward to many years of following her career. It put us on the map. It showed Northwest Ohio in a very positive light. It gave us a shot in the arm when we were at times in a weak economy in a tough part of the country. Crystal gave a lot of people hope. Hopefully she’s a stepping stone to rebuilding Northwest Ohio. She finally gave us something positive. I think she’ll be very successful musically. I’ll be one of the first ones in line to buy some music.” Candice Coleman, Toledo-area “American Idol” semifinalist, season 2: “We were cheated, first of all, because she was far, far, far better than everybody else, but I just feel like Toledo’s still gonna love and embrace her, and she’s still gonna be, in Toledo’s eyes, our ‘American Idol.’ She’s gonna be famous nationally. She’s gonna be fine. She was heads above everybody else. It was like black and white. It was like comparing day and night. I don’t understand how this happened. I just can’t believe it, that’s all. I’m shocked.” Andrew Zepeda, radio host for 92.5 KISS FM morning show: “Shocked. I can’t believe it. I talked to a dozen people before the show, all of the contest’s former Idols, some who made the top 12 but didn’t make it to the top two ... everyone was saying it was Crystal’s night. There was one moment on the red carpet when I thought things were turning just a little bit, because last year, Adam Lambert, everybody said he was gonna win ... in the end, of course, he doesn’t win, and I was just starting to feel that way. Everybody was so Crystal, Crystal, Crystal ... the coasts are different than the Midwest. “For once, the spotlight has a positive shine on Toledo. No matter what, it’s so good for Toledo. She’s a good representation for our area.” Jeff McGinnis, pop culture columnist for Toledo Free Press Star: “Crystal was done in by a very specific demographic vote that was voting for the cute guy. It was important to note that really, this might be the best possible thing for her career ... that’s gonna get her a ton of sympathy in the months and years to come. It might be best for her. How many of these [former Idol winners]

drifted off into obscurity? Nothing she did let the area down in any way, shape or form. She stuck it out to the bitter end. She performed best of anybody. We all know that she did. There’s nothing Toledo has to take away from this negative in any way, shape, or form.” Carlos Diaz, “Extra” reporter: “I’m shocked that she lost. I’m absolutely shocked, because she has one of the best voices that I’ve ever heard. She’s effortless. She was in a whole other league, and I tell you what, all you have to do is look at last year. Adam Lambert finished second, and he’s the bigger star now. It’s come to the point of ‘American Idol’ that winning is not the end all be all. She was the most talented person by far. And she is gonna have the better career by far. Wednesday night meant absolutely nothing in the career path of Crystal Bowersox. She will be a star regardless. I think it shows how one person and the dreams of one person can rally an entire community. It just goes to show that there’s talent in all portions of America. Talent is not just in L.A. or New York; talent is in every nook and cranny of America. You don’t have to go to the coast to find the most talented people … and Crystal is proof. She already is a star.” Monica Herrera, associate editor, Billboard magazine: “I think she’ll definitely be successful. There will be people wanting to collaborate with her after the show. I think she’ll end up making a pretty strong album. It’s really tough for a female contestant to win ‘Idol’ nowadays. We haven’t seen a female win since 2007. We’ve seen three kinds of male rocker types in a row. I’m not sure what that says. I think based on last night’s performance, she should have won.” Adam Bryant, TV Guide senior editor: “I think she was head and shoulders above the rest. As an artist she’s great, and she’s far ahead of most of the competition this year. I don’t think you can judge what’s fair and what’s not fair when you turn it over to America. Crystal was leading very early on the last few weeks. After last night’s performances, when Lee faltered a bit ... she knocked it out of the park, especially with ‘Up to the Mountain.’ You can’t rule out ... reaching a young female audience. Lee appeals to those types ... it’s gonna be harder and harder for women to win this competition. Crystal, whether or not she won, she was the Adam Lambert of the season. She was the judges’ favorite from the beginning.” Richard Lawson, Staff Writer, Gawker.com: “While Crystal was the more technically proficient singer, Lee better fit the complete ‘Idol’ bill: the cute underdog with an ever-growing

teen girl fanbase. This is probably ultimately better for Crystal, as she’ll hopefully have a little more freedom when she makes her record. Not everyone is a Bowersox fan. Dave Marsh, biographer of The Who and Bruce Springsteen and an in-

fluential voter for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, told Toledo Free Press that Bowersox does not measure up to other famous Toledo musicians. “She’s not 1 percent as interesting or talented as Lyfe Jennings — that I can tell you for sure. She’s not 1 percent as

interesting or talented as Tom Scholz [of Boston]. Anybody could figure that out,” he said. “Must we descend to the point where I am also praising a member of Weezer?” Marsh said he is working on a book called “American Idol is Evil.”

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Bowersox ‘can’t wait’ to reveal her own compositions By John Seewer ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER

ELLISTON, Ohio — Long before adopting the dreadlocks, Crystal Bowersox discovered what she needed to make sense of the world. She calls it

her comfort blanket — her guitar — and has been dragging it around ever since finding her mom’s six-string while snooping for Christmas presents when she was just 10 years old. There’s been one with her nearly every step, in Toledo’s smoky dive

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“She’s done beautifully,” said Frankie May, when reached via telephone after “American Idol” concluded May 26. “She has remained true to herself and I know that she loves everyone who has given her so much love and support. Crystal is going to do great things.” May had not talked to her yet, but said he thinks she’s doing fine since that’s her personality. May, a bassist who has performed with Bowersox in Toledo and is a friend, was in L.A. for the season finale of “American Idol.” “She’s a great musician. I love her songs. I mean the covers that we did, she’d make her own. But, the area she really did shine was with her own original music,” he said. May, who had connections to Bowersox through his parents and her grandparents, first met Bowersox 10 years ago when she was playing with

his father, Bobby May, at Papa’s Tavern. The pair have jammed with each other since their first meeting. They played together before Bowersox moved to Chicago and after she moved back to Toledo, he said. The duo has played at the Village Idiot, Papa’s Tavern, Nagoya Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi and elsewhere. Performing around town at various venues, crowds seemed receptive to Bowersox’s music, May said. “We had a lot of regulars. A lot of people who enjoyed [the performances], even people who were just passing through. We got a very positive response,” he said. May thought some of the best shows Bowersox and he had were on Monday nights at the Village Idiot when the two were in tune with each other and the crowd. In addition to local bars, May played alongside Bowersox at Bowerstock in Ottawa County when she returned for her hometown visit May 14. It was surprising when Bowersox auditioned for “Idol,” but it was

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The housing market has shown some positive signs in the first four months of 2010 that have homebuyers, builders and real estate agents feeling cautiously optimistic about the future. “I think it’s a positive sign but we have to be cautious about the outlook for the year. It’s still difficult in our market due to the local economy,” said Mary Ann Coleman, president of the Toledo Board of Realtors. “Now is a great time to buy a home since interest rates and prices are low and inventory is high with more people putting their homes on the market,” said Coleman, vice president of sales for Welles Bowen Realtors with multiple offices in Northwest Ohio. The 1,165 homes sold in the first four months of 2010 were nearly the same as 1,169 sold in the same period last year. However, the average selling price increased 16 percent from $79,850 to $92,220 with a 15 percent growth in volume from $93.3 million in 2009 to $107.5 million in 2010. Last year, investors were buying less expensive homes on the market, which explains the increase in average selling price and volume in 2010 versus

2009, Coleman said. The numbers for April were even better with 389 homes sold in 2010 compared to 335 sold in April 2009, a 16 percent increase. The average price increased 15 percent from $89,137 to $102,577 and volume grew 34 percent from $29.8 million to $39.2 million from 2009 to 2010. All numbers represent sales of single family homes in Lucas County from the Multiple Listing Service data supplied by the Northwest Ohio Real Estate Information System. The sales increase in the first four months was due largely to homebuyer tax credits that expired April 30. Those homes were sold to individuals and young couples using the tax credit, Coleman said. A lot more homes sold with the tax credits will close in May and June. Area real estate agents continue to see more interest from potential home buyers, she added. There are no plans to extend or renew the tax credits, according to Coleman, who just returned from the mid-year conference of the National Association of Realtors in Washington, D.C. Coleman said real estate agents visited their congressmen and senators about the continuing need to improve the economy and change prop-

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Family Promise of Greater Toledo will host a fundraising walk June 5 to support its work against family homelessness. “This is something everybody can do,” said Amy Contos, a volunteer for the organization. Contos, who coordinates the volunteers from her church, Alder’s Gate United Methodist, has worked with the organization for seven years. Her 12-year-old daughter also volunteers, playing with the children who stay at their church and helping with babysitting. “Just to be able to offer that opportunity to my child has been rewarding enough,” Contos said. She said that if her family didn’t live nearby, she could have been in the same situation because she lives paycheck to paycheck. “My parents call me a bleeding heart,” she said. “I’d be giving them the shirt off my back if I could.” Elizabeth Tore, the executive director of the organization, said she hopes the walk will bring visibility to the issue of family homelessness in Toledo, adding that families are the fastest-growing segment of the home-

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The Clay Eagles sculpted their grandest victory of the season after defeating the St. Ursula Arrows 4-0 in the City League championship May 24 at Scott Park. Senior Kasey Graham tossed a complete-game, three-hit victory. Graham kept her team’s lead secure throughout the game, striking out 11 batters without allowing an Arrow to reach second base. Graham said the team wanted to salvage the season after losing the Division I District Final against Springfield on May 22. She couldn’t think of a better way than to capture Clay’s second consecutive City League championship, while winning her final game for the Eagles. “We knew we had to come out and show our best game. So that’s what we did,” Graham said. Clay head coach Brenda Radabaugh said Graham’s dominating pitching performance was a key reason in the team clinching another championship.

“Graham threw a heck of a game,” Radabaugh said. “I couldn’t ask for much more.” Radabaugh preaches solid defense and aggression to her team — something sophomore centerfielder Kim Crawford perfected during the playoffs. Crawford, who was named the Most Outstanding Player of the playoffs, collected six hits in as many atbats during the two games. She sprayed three hits in the field, stole two bases and scored the go-ahead run in the first inning of the championship game. Crawford also started a triple play after diving for a catch in the semifinal 4-3 victory against Whitmer. “I always try to get on first base and get that first run,” Crawford said. “That puts our team at an advantage. It feels good.” This was the third time St. Ursula lost to Clay this season. The team previously lost to Clay 9-1 twice earlier in the season. “They are an excellent team,” said Amy Muszynski, St. Ursula head coach. “The first two games we didn’t play as well as we could of and today we just didn’t show up with the bats.”

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Woodward student ‘shoots for the stars’ Devonn Palmer is about to break the cycle. He spent his sophomore year incarcerated for gang-related violence. Then, he got arrested for robbery. But in a few days, the 19-yearold will graduate from Woodward High School. “I’m shooting for the stars,” PALMER Palmer said. “I see the finish line of high school.” Palmer said he earned straight As from kindergarten until fifth grade, but he “started running with the wrong crowd” in sixth grade. His freshman year, Palmer was absent about 140 days out of the 180-day school year, he said, and when he did show up, “I’d just run around the halls from first hour until they kicked me out.” Then, during his sophomore year, he shot someone. He was found guilty of felonious assault and spent about two and a half months at a juvenile detention center and nine and a half months at the Youth Treatment Center in Toledo, he said. Palmer said his uncles are in jail, and when he visited, they told him they wanted something better for him.

“They always said, ‘break the cycle, man, do something different.’” Palmer is about to, but it wasn’t easy. In July, right before his senior year, he was arrested for robbery. He was eventually found not guilty, but wasn’t released from jail until November and then he was put under house arrest. “Every night I was in jail, I was praying,” he said. “They were talking 15-20 years. I’m this close to graduating…I kept telling them, ‘I’m about to graduate.’” When Palmer got out of jail, he asked to meet with Robb Slusser, assistant principal of pupil personnel at Woodward. Slusser said he was not required to let Palmer back into Woodward, but Palmer begged him. “I tell [students about] rules and regulations, but I also tell them about life,” Slusser said. “I tell the kids ‘you get one chance around. If you get a second chance, you better make use of it,’” he said. Palmer enrolled at Woodward High School’s Polar Academy, an alternative school program four evenings a week at the high school. Slusser told him if he did well there, he could come back to Woodward. Palmer worked hard and came back to Woodward at the beginning of second

semester, the third week in January. Palmer attributes his success in part to school adminstrators — “They just showed me so much love,” he said. He also credits his mother and God. “My mom, she didn’t give up on me,” he said. “She never washed her hands of me, never gave up on me…she said, ‘I’m not trying to lose you to these streets.’” Palmer said he was given a Bible at the Youth Treatment Center — a Bible he still has today. “[That was] the only thing I started really counting on,” he said. “I started reading the Bible every day. I started going to church. “I strongly believe in God,” he said. Recently, Palmer took a girl to prom. He had never seen himself dressed up before, and when he looked in the mirror, “I didn’t know what to think of myself,” he said. “He looked like a different young man compared to three years ago when I first got to see him,” Slusser said. Palmer said he wants to be a defense lawyer after getting our of the Navy. He wants to talk to people in situations like his own and help them stop “slipping up.” “Whatever he wants to do, I’m there for him,” Palmer’s mother Keesha Winters said. — Mary Petrides

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Nontraditional Owens grad to continue school Barb Brotzki raised four children and worked part time as a self-taught bookkeeper, but returned to school to complete her education after her last child graduated from high school in 2006. “I had a real hunger for education following the example of my mother who went back to school at age 60,” she said. At age 52, Brotzki graduated from the honors program at Owens with an associate degree in pre-business. She completed the requirements for her degree in December, but continued to take classes to graduate with her class in May. She also stayed because she is the only student on the search committee for a new president at BROTZKI Owens. After narrowing the search to two finalists, the committee is planning to reconvene June 10 to begin reviewing additional candidates for interviews. “It’s been very time-consuming, but I’m honored to serve and it’s been a great opportunity to learn about the inner-workings of academia,” Brotzki said. At Owens, Brotzki was active in student government, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the Black Student Union and the Red Cross Club at Owens. She earned a 3.86 GPA in the honors program, while working part time as a financial and officer administrator for Toepfer Environmental Services in Toledo. Her employer allowed her to work flexible hours to accommodate her classes at Owens. Brotzki plans to continue her education this fall at UT’s College of Business to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She wants to use her education to help people through missionary work. Brotzki grew up in Sandusky where she married her high school sweetheart, Paul, 32 years ago. The couple has one daughter, three sons and one grandchild. They moved their family to the Toledo area from Sandusky 10 years ago. He works as treasurer for the Maumee City Schools. “You have to sacrifice a lot to go back to school and my family has been very supportive,” she said. — Duane

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Student performer prepares for next stage E.L. Bowsher High School senior Scott McGorty will take his final bow when he graduates next month. But he knows the next act will be just as exciting. He plans on attending UT in the fall, majoring in dramatic arts and marketing. “I always loved being on stage, McGORTY you know, you kinda get a high off of it,” McGorty said. He is involved in the Rebelaires, the Bowsher show choir that accepts members by audition only. In the 2008-2009 season, he performed 37 times for the community, said music teacher Karen Giffen. The tenor also participates in concert choir and honors choir, which

received superior ratings at state competition. McGorty has managed the marketing and public relations for five of the eight plays during his career at Bowsher — the only senior in his class to have participated in all eight plays. Recently, McGorty was in charge of the marketing and public relations for the Bowsher production of “Beauty and the Beast.” McGorty invited Toledo Mayor Mike Bell, as well as President Barack Obama and his wife, from whom he received a letter of regret. McGorty said Bowsher put on the largest stage production in Toledo Public Schools history and was the first high school to put on a Disney production. The play had 2,100 people in attendance from March 26–28. “The audience’s reaction was something I’ve never seen before,” he said. One of his more notable accomplishments was being published in the

quarterly magazine Polar Bear International, which is circulates in 30 countries. McGorty wrote about the polar bear cubs born at the Toledo Zoo and has been contacted by the magazine to write another article. He has also been an active volunteer at the zoo, helping with the “Zoo To Do” fundraiser and EdZOOcation programs. He also has been in the studio for the “What A Zoo” tapings on 13abc. When he’s not on stage, McGorty is just a normal teenager who likes watching TV, going to the movies and hanging out with his friends. He is thankful for spending two years at the old Bowsher because the improvement impacted him and his classmates. After graduating, he plans to continue to help market productions. “He’s one of those kids that has a bunch of ideas; you know he’s going to be successful,” said principal Larry Black. — Jacob Corkins

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uring the next decade, more than $100 trillion will pass on inheritance to the next generation. More than 90 percent of that wealth will pass through the hands of women (their life expectancy is seven years longer than men’s.) What impact will this landslide of wealth transfer have on our next generation? Women in general see the world from a more value- (we used to call this “feeling”) based perspective. Their decisions tend to be made from a collective point of view versus the more traditional male version of logical or transactional decision making. In 1884, Mary Garrett, daughter of the president and founder of B & O Railroad, agreed to completely fund the new medical school, Johns Hopkins University, on the condition that women would be admitted on the same basis as men. While not limited to female membership, Giving Circles have emerged as a popular means for women to collectively practice charitable living. Typically, groups gather informally around a common social dimension and do not affiliate themselves with any formal organization. Grass roots, unsung heroes, the collective call of women is to inspire and create a better world. Cynthia Roepke earned the professional designation of CFP, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards. She is a wealth management adviser in Fifth Third’s Private Bank.

Owens Community College is expanding its use of renewable energy sources with plans to install the first wind turbine on its Findlay campus in June. The college’s latest wind turbine will be located adjacent to the Community Education and Wellness Center on that campus. Owens already operates two wind turbines at its Toledo area campus. The wind turbine installation will be used for educational purposes in the wind installation program and for future academic curriculum in the School of Technology. “The new wind turbine on the Findlay area campus will play an important role in affording students the opportunity to receive hands-on learning at the highest level,” said Michael Bankey, vice president of Workforce and Community Services at Owens. “The use of wind power is growing nationally as it has become a more viable option for commercial and residential consumption. Owens is committed to providing residents with leading edge academic resources and programming within the growing field of alternative and renewable energy,” Bankey said. The 33-foot Skystream wind turbine is a fully integrated, utilityconnected wind generator designed for residences and small businesses. Owens operates an identical wind turbine and a 120-foot EW50 wind turbine on its Toledo campus. In addition to its instructional utilization, the 2.4-kilowatt wind turbine will be used to convert wind power into electricity for use in the Community Education and Wellness Center.

Bankey said Owens plans to offer its initial academic courses in the wind installation program to area residents in the near future. Program participants will receive instruction in the areas of installation, operation and maintenance of wind turbines. Hands-on applications will include studying the design and installation of the wind turbine in Findlay. Practices related to installation safety, basics of electricity, interconnection with the utility, load management, wind measurement and system terminology will be included in the program. Superior Energy Solutions LLC in Ottawa will oversee the installation of the college’s new wind turbine in late June. Greater Findlay Inc. is working with Owens to plan a formal ribboncutting ceremony for the wind turbine at the Findlay campus after it is installed. The public and private partnership for economic development supports the use of alternative energy in Hancock County, according to Jeremiah Gracia, vice president of business development for the organization. “A project like this attracts attention and helps to diversify work force development in Hancock County,” Gracia said. Owens has conducted wind turbine installation classes at the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance in Kenton, Ohio. There is a demand for operators and installation technicians because of two planned wind farms, as well as wind turbines at several schools in the county. Hardin County was selected for the wind farms because it has wind, plenty of open land and is located close to utility transmission lines, said John Hohn, vice president of economic development for the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance.

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WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In a rare defeat for President Barack Obama, the Senate on May 24 called for auto dealers to be excluded from the regulations of a proposed consumer financial protection bureau. The nonbinding 60-30 vote provides direction to lawmakers as they assemble broad Senate and House bills setting new, sweeping controls on Wall Street. The Senate passed its bill recently; the House acted in December. The House bill already includes an exemption for auto dealers, who mounted a vigorous lobbying campaign to escape the reach of the legislation. While the Senate bill does not include such an exclusion, the vote gives auto dealers an extra measure of leverage to avoid the reach of a consumer entity. With House-Senate negotiations on the bill expected to conclude in June, the talks provide an opening for a last lobbying thrust before the

legislation reaches the president for his signature. Obama has argued forcefully against diluting the billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consumer provisions. The administration has enlisted the help of the Pentagon, which maintains soldiers are especially prone to car loan schemes, and Obama himself spoke out against the exclusion last week. Auto dealers say they only process the loans and then turn them over to other lending institutions for them to administer and service. The exclusion would not apply to auto dealers that provide their own financing, such as Carmax, or to giant auto lender GMAC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a single auto dealer on Wall Street,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; said Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., the leading sponsor of the exclusion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are Main Street businesses and they took it on the chin last year.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, D-Conn., argued that auto dealers, like community banks and other institutions that assemble mortgages and other loans, should fall under the

agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oversight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The second-largest purchase that most Americans make is the purchase of an automobile,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We buy a home and we buy an automobile, and they are expensive. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to protect people.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Senate vote was not as significant as if the auto dealer exclusion had passed as an amendment to the Senate bill. But the vote was strongly bipartisan, with 21 Democrats voting in its favor. Senate Republicans decided to withdraw an amendment to exclude the dealers from regulation for Republican tactical reasons aimed at keeping a Democratic amendment on banks from reaching the floor. Dodd will be a member of the House-Senate conference committee that will blend the final bill. House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, D-Mass., will chair the conference committee. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., did not announce other members of the committee. But a list

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