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PUBLISHER’S STATEMENT

Breaking the ice E

ven in a city as moderately sized as Toledo, it is difficult to conduct all business face-to-face.

As we roll in 2010 with a new mayor and a new sense of optimism, it is an opportune time to reach out with introductions to form new relationships. On Jan. 11, Toledo Free Press initiated “Icebreaker 2010,” an event that brought together elected officials with the leaders of philanthropic organizations that partner with United Way. The United Way of Greater Toledo, led by President and CEO Bill Kitson, opened its new lobby for the event, which was sponsored by Columbia Gas of Ohio.

Nearly 70 people showed up to mingle, meet and discuss ways to work together.

We were greatly inspired to see, in addition to Lucas County commissioners and Toledo City Council members, elected officials from Perrysburg, Sylvania, Whitehouse and other suburbs in the room, talking with leaders Thomas F. POUNDS from the area’s most active charities, including the Red Cross, Toledo Community Foundation, Goodwill Industries and many, many more.

It is that spirit of cooperation and inclusion that we need to aggressively inject into our county’s communications and collaborations.

Toledo Mayor Mike Bell said it best as he surveyed the room and told the attendees that the United Way spirit of “live united” is more than just a slogan; it is a mandate for success if we are going to turn Northwest Ohio around and give its citizens the means to provide for themselves.

Bell moved through the crowd, providing valuable face time and handshakes to people who were gratified for the outreach and took advantage of the opportunity to introduce themselves and briefly outline their organizations’ missions.

Bell said the gathering, which we hope to build into an anticipated annual winter event, might be even more effective if it took place twice a year, with an additional round in the summer.

That sounds like a great idea to us.

A heartfelt thank you to the elected officials and charitable agency heads who took the time to attend Icebreaker 2010 and make it a resounding success. Thank you to United Way staff who set up the lobby and helped spread the word about the event. Thank you to Columbia Gas of Ohio for helping provide a modest food and drink spread from Eddy Beczynski of Focaccia’s and The Blarney Irish Pub. It seems like a no-brainer of an idea: bring together the people who facilitate funds with the people who know where those funds are needed most.

But the modest initiative has hopefully provided a spark that can feed a fire of hope and outreach to the people who depend on elected officials, United Way and its partner organizations to get back on their feet.

The ice is broken; it is up to all of us to keep it thawing in the best interest of the citizens of Northwest Ohio.

Thomas F. Pounds is president and publisher of Toledo Free Press. Contact him at tpounds@toledofreepress.com.

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n the car ride home from his preschool last Tuesday, rary restraining order to prevent a Jan. 7 meeting by the Simpson faction. U.S. District Court Northern District of my son Evan seemed unusually subdued.

Ohio Judge Jack Zouhary did not grant the temporary re“Everything OK at school today?” I asked. straining order and the meeting was allowed “OK,” Evan said. “Some kids were playing to proceed with observers from Stainbrook’s with trucks I like, but they didn’t want me with faction in attendance. them and wouldn’t give me a turn, so I played On Jan. 12, the county BOE accepted officer with kids playing with trains.” rosters from both factions and forwarded them “Does it bother you that they didn’t want to the Ohio Republican State Central Comyou in their group?” I asked. mittee for them to vote on who is the rightful Evan hesitated, then said, “A little bit, but county committee within 30 days. That same if they don’t want me, it’s no fun playing with day, the Stainbrook faction, through Meghan them. I like trucks but trains are good, too.”

Gallagher, the former/current Lucas County It’s a basic life lesson; if a group of people Republican Party central committee chairdo not want to be with you, you are not going to have much fun or get much work done by Michael S. MILLER woman who is reportedly referred to by people at the county BOE as one of Stainbrook’s forcing yourself into their midst.

My son has already worked this idea into his outlook, “Manson Girls,” filed a court case against the Lucas County but it’s a lesson that has apparently escaped former/current Board of Elections and Ohio Republican State Central ComLucas County Republican Party Chairman Jon Stainbrook. mittee that includes a request for a temporary restraining The footnote required to chronicle the animosity be- order and a claim of $25,000 in damages from the Simpson tween Stainbrook and Toledo Free Press would eat up way faction’s actions — although if anyone should be rewarded too much print space. It is a contentious relationship and financial damages from all of this, it’s the potential GOP candidates whose time and resources are being squandered. neither side has always acted admirably.

Why is Stainbrook so desperately trying to maintain The theory behind Stainbrook’s rise to “power” is that Blade Editor in Chief John Block used his publication to leadership of an organization that doesn’t want him there? facilitate Stainbrook’s takeover and leadership of the party The theory is that Stainbrook’s goal is to appoint himself to (grinding up people like former county GOP Executive Di- the county BOE, so he can, in theory, exact revenge against rector Joanne Wack and county Board of Elections member his perceived enemies and land a paying gig.

That, or he just really digs that GOP badonkadonk.

Lynn Olman in the process) so he could, in theory, directly If Stainbrook truly believes in his party’s cause, he would influence/hamper/cripple the party’s efforts and maintain have stepped aside after a few days of negotiations with the Democratic dominance in Pottersville ... er, Toledo.

Think of Stainbrook as Block’s avatar; Block slides into Simpson’s team. But then, if he truly believes in his party’s a psionic amplification cylinder in Pittsburgh and “drives” cause, he would have followed a key Simpson move: Instead Stainbrook in Toledo, guiding his actions and using him of nominating the Stainbrook-contested Olman to keep his as a tool of chaos and confusion. These actions are selec- BOE seat, Simpson deflected heat and criticism by nomitively chronicled by Stainbrook’s avatar, Blade reporter Tom nating David Dmytryka of Dmytryka Jacobs Engineers Troy, so that every little sin committed by perceived op- in Perrysburg. Stainbrook could have deflated the theory posing persons, such as Wack or Maggie Thurber or Paul about his Ahab-like quest for the BOE if he had nominated Hoag, get regurgitated ad nauseam, but ongoing concerns anyone but himself for the seat, but instead he confirmed over Stainbrook’s conduct, such as the barnacle-encrusted expectations by submitting his name for the board. prosecutor’s office investigation into potentially fraudulent Perhaps Stainbrook senses that drooling Sarlaac pit of signatures on financial reports, are rarely if ever invoked. obscurity hungrily yawning up at him from below. Perhaps Not that The Blade is alone in trying to sell Stainbrook he dreads the moment when Block unplugs from the avatar as a folk hero who makes Tom Joad look like Josef Stalin; booth and leaves him standing alone. a few fawning Toledo City Paper articles have echoed the There are elected Republicans in the county who will bewildering glorification parade thrown by Block. privately tell you they like Stainbrook and think he did a Since the Dec. 21 coup shakily pulled off by Jeff Simpson commendable job helping them garner support. But none (Troy described the takeover as “unexpected,” but the only of them are saying that in public. people who didn’t expect it were apparently Stainbrook and Perhaps that is because Stainbrook refuses to admit his Troy; the unconfirmed buzz about the takeover had reached turn is over, and is unable to acquiesce to a fundamental a deafening crescendo by that cold Dec. 21 evening), Stain- lesson of human politics even a preschool boy can recognize. brook has kept his attorneys busier than the Lucas County Dog Warden’s crematorium. In his remarkably ferocious Michael S. Miller is Toledo Free Press editor in chief. E-mail attempt to maintain power, Stainbrook sought a tempo- him at mmiller@toledofreepress.com.

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JANUARY 17, 2010

SHREDDING THE CURTAIN

Lessons from Sarah Council debates budget, animal control

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n Christmas night, my Emma stepped right into the role her daughter Sarah was hit and mother played. As we cried, she walked killed by a wrong-way driver around with a box of tissues, patting everyone on the arm and on I-475 while on telling them it would be her way to work. She OK. She has always been was an ER nurse at just like her mom, and her Bay Park Commumom did a good job of nity Hospital, and as teaching her what the ima supervisor, she was portant things in life are. filling in for someone At the funeral home, for a couple of hours, we saw how our daughter since she didn’t want touched so many lives that to call someone else we were unaware of, and in on Christmas Don BURNARD how she surrounded hernight. Her fiance and daughter were already asleep, so self with people who cared for others she decided she’d work the couple of as much as she did. From kindergarten to the present, through all phases of her hours it would take.

I’m not going to waste space life, she made and kept friends. Dozens raging against the other driver. The of people told me, her mother, her law and God will take care of his fate. brother and sister and Emma, of little What I want to write about is the af- and big things that she had done that made a difference in their lives. termath of such a tragedy.

We have always been proud of After receiving a phone call from the police at 4:46 a.m., I was asked to our daughter, as we are of all three of come to Sarah’s apartment. I didn’t our remarkable children. Any sane even put on my glasses, and may have thinking person would, I think, like broken the law myself in my haste to to think that they made a difference, get there, not having any idea who or and left the world a better place than how many people were involved in they found it. If there’s any consolawhat had happened. A million sce- tion out of this whole thing, I now narios played in my mind. When I ar- truly believe Sarah did that, and hope rived and was informed of her death, that she’s watching her daughter conI had to get my 8-year-old grand- tinue the legacy that she left behind.

We have pain that will never go daughter up, and along with her distraught fiance, go to my house to tell away, but day by day we learn to live her what had happened. She didn’t with it. We may have lost a daughter, break down or go into hysterics, she but we gained dozens of adopted sons just quietly cried and then she and and daughters, who have promised to help Emma remember the high hopes Grammy went upstairs to lie down.

At dawn, a friend of all three of and dreams her mom had for her, and my children, a Toledo policeman, to never forget that she was Sarah’s brought coffee and doughnuts and greatest achievement. All of our family much-appreciated information to us. will make sure as well that she is always Not long after, friends and neighbors surrounded by loving and caring people. and co-workers of Sarah’s began to Her mother liked to set goals for herself, bring food, love and condolences to and invariably achieved them. I can althe house. Her nurse friends went ready see much of that drive in Emma. into high gear to take care of virtually She’s very much her mother’s daughter, everything they could think of that we and having her around is like having a could not. I’m an organizer, but we’ve large piece of Sarah still with us.

If there is anything to learn from got nothing on these ladies. They truly gave us a profound new under- this, other than the obvious, it’s that you should hold on to your loved ones with standing of the term “caregivers.”

Within hours, they set up a memo- all your heart. I don’t have much for rial fund for our granddaughter’s col- major accomplishments in life, other lege, brought food, took care of her cats than a 37-year marriage to a wonderful and a hundred other things that needed wife, mother and Grammy, and having done. Myriad friends, family members three of the finest children any parent and old classmates came and offered could ask for. While one has been their assistance. They said that’s what taken, she’ll continue to influence all of Sarah would have done when con- our family until we join her. Don’t take your family and friends for granted. fronted with a situation like this.

We can’t even begin to thank ev- Keep in touch with as many as you can. eryone, who even if they don’t feel That’s what Sarah would have wanted. they did anything, truly did just by E-mail columnist Don Burnard at being there or calling or writing.

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unshine may be the best disinfectant when it comes this issue ... 45 days is not acceptable.”

Herwat said, “As soon as we have a number on the 22nd to government transparency, but you can’t just peek floor, and we have documentation, it will be provided to through the curtains to let the sun really shine in.

Toledo City Council meetings are televised and covered members of council at the same time. We aren’t going to be operating in a vacuum until the end of Febin the media, but most of the items council ruary, but realistically it’s going to take us as a votes “yes” or “no” on are discussed in more new administration that long to get a total baldetail in committees and agenda review. anced budget document together.”

The formal budget for the City of Toledo Legislation to create a Toledo Dog Warden has to be approved by March 31. This means Advisory committee from members Steel, Rob legislation for a temporary appropriation Ludeman and Joe McNamara was also deof funding must be approved monthly until bated at length at the Jan. 12 Agenda Review. then or Toledo will not be able to operate. The The stated goal was to create an advisory comfunding request for February was one agenda mittee reviewing Toledo’s current vicious dog item for the Jan. 12 Agenda Review meeting.

The former Finkbeiner administration’s 2010 Lisa Renee WARD ordinance since the County Dog Warden advibudget proposal averages to more than $45 million for each sory group was not charged with Toledo ordinance issues.

Council members Lindsay Webb and Adam Martinez month in estimated expenditures; about $20 million is general fund items. The expected income tax revenue for all of 2010 stressed the need for neighborhood residents to be on this advisory committee. Webb questioned the need for this issue ranges from a low of $129 million to about $147 million.

Councilman Steve Steel said he was uncomfortable with to be a priority, saying it appears politically motivated.

Collins wants the city to consider an animal control the dollar amounts of these temporary requests. He said they needed an “appropriate amount to appropriate” instead officer within the Toledo Police Department. Herwat conof “money based on fiction” that still included a trash fee firmed there had been discussion on that; Maumee and increase and the reduction in the tax credit for those who Perrysburg have an animal control officer.

Councilman Michael Ashford raised the unenforced cat work outside of Toledo, which council has refused to pass.

Council member George Sarantou said that as the Bell ordinance and the huge feral cat problem in parts of Toledo. administration had just taken office, “It’s my understanding He said, “let’s be objective about how we are going to adthat the Bell administration is spending far less than dress animal care issues in the City of Toledo.”

Council President Wilma Brown said, “We all knew we $20 million [from the general fund] in January.”

Steve Herwat, deputy mayor of operations, said, “I am have a budget to address and I would hope that dogs and cats the gatekeeper of expenditures for purchase orders.” He won’t take precedence over you guys working on this budget.”

There are six council meetings between now and March said he was only approving vital general fund items, such as fuel for city vehicles. Herwat also said the trash fee and 31. These next few weeks will be a test of the ability of the tax credit reduction were not recommendations from council and the Bell administration to work through reviewing and coming up with an approved balanced budget. the Bell administration.

Councilman D. Michael Collins took issue with the The opportunity for public input needs to be offered soon. time frame Herwat laid out for Bell’s “CSI” financial team to assist in the revised Bell budget, considering at that time Lisa Renee Ward is Toledo Free Press fact checker and opthe team had not met. Collins said, “Time is not our ally on erator of Glass City Jungle.

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BRIDGE TO DUBAI

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was on a flight to Madrid on univer- implications. However, I also believe sity business when the story broke — rather strongly — that the nature on Dubai’s financial problems. It and extent of the media coverage has become, unfortunately was only after I checked and unfairly, a significant into my hotel and turned part of the financial equaon CNN that learned tion. Much of the media what had happened. Like coverage I saw misread many around the world, I what was happening and followed the story in the why it was occurring. The western press and media, language used by many i.e., the Financial Times, Western media outlets to The New York Times and describe the restructuring others. It was also a major the debt as “a collapse” story in the local media in Dan JOHNSON of of the Dubai economy, a the U.A.E. as well and, of course, like most people here, I followed “meltdown” of Dubai, the “demise” of it closely. I’ve also talked to business and the U.A.E. economy and similar deeducation leaders in Dubai as well as scriptors were emotionally charged, Abu Dhabi about this financial turn-of- inaccurate words that elevated investor events and what it really means for the fears and exacerbated this problem. It present and future of the United Arab seemed to me as I read and reviewed the stories that there was a clear case of Emirates and its economy.

Based on the media coverage that I media emotional contagion that conhave seen plus my own observations, I tributed to the financial challenges of suggest a somewhat different interpre- a rapidly growing Dubai economy that was hit hard by the global recession. tation of the Dubai financial story.

Everyone agrees — both here in The media coverage of the Dubai debt the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) and restructuring became a “story” itself, elsewhere — this was an important which is worthy of investigation.

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where we had witnessed the growing impact of the global recession on local developments, it was difficult to understand the near hysteria, shock and surprise reflected in much of the media coverage. The hundreds of stories published, as well as the hours of television news devoted to the Dubai story, seemed to be out of proportion to the request to restructure this debt, particularly in the context of the impact that the global recession was having on corporations and governments around the world. The “out-of-proportion” coverage elevated the level of fear among investors, which continued to contribute to the challenges of managing the problems and debt restructuring.

It was difficult for me, reading online news reports and watching Western television news coverage and the reactions of the world’s markets, to interpret this “story” as it was being presented as anything but a lack of understanding of the Dubai economy and how it works.

There are, of course, more cynical interpretations of how this story has been presented to the world, but my view is that the West has a great deal to learn about the Middle East, its governance, financial markets, lines of authority and the values that are major drivers of its developing economy.

What has been the impact of all this? While I can’t answer this question fully, I do know that one impact has been the misrepresentation of Dubai and the U.A.E. for the average person in the United States. While I was in

America for a week in December, countless people asked me about the “collapse” of Dubai, the Dubai “meltdown” and wondered how the country and city were coping. Their image of Dubai was one of a ghost town in deep crisis. This inaccurate image and misunderstanding is the result of the way the media has presented this story.

The debt restructuring has had an impact in Dubai. It is serious and the leadership in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the U.A.E. are taking it seriously, working hard and cooperatively, to address the problem in a responsible way. One of the reasons I believe the problem will be successfully addressed is the responsibility the leadership accepts for the respective Emirates. Their portraits are found in most buildings and institutions. There is a level of personal responsibility and accountability for the Emirates that is accepted by the leadership and is understood by the citizens and expats working here. The resources in Dubai and the U.A.E. nation are vast and the capacity for addressing this problem are evident.

Like California and other hot spots in the U.S. and elsewhere, Dubai’s real estate market was overheated due to a lack of residential and business properties during the past few years.

Many new projects were initiated to meet this demand and to continue the growth of Dubai and the Emirates. Demand was outstripping the supply and prices escalated. The global recession, however, took its toll here in Dubai

as it has in nearly every country. For reasons that are hard to understand, this story became the financial story of the week, affecting global markets, images and reputations in ways that more knowledgeable individuals saw as ill-founded and misleading.

I’ve been in the U.A.E. for only a short time, but in that time have come to see the entrepreneurial spirit, the creative economic development strategies and the bold leadership in the Emirates as qualities that will endure and engender renewed growth in the post-recession economy. Clearly, the recent events in the finances of Dubai represent a significant “bump in the road.” But the way ahead is clear; hundreds of projects continue, hundreds of thousands of workers are employed on the new Dubai Metro, the Burj Dubai, which opened Jan. 4 as the tallest building in the world, and an increasing number of tourists arriving at the Dubai International Airport every week.

I can say that I have been personally inspired by what I have seen in this new country. Its accomplishments during the past 30 years in the face of daunting odds, not the least of which will be the current recession, have been nothing short of remarkable. It would be shortsighted, to say the least, to count Dubai out.

Dan Johnson is provost and COO, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates and UT president emeritus.

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Glass City Academy to relocate near downtown The Glass City Academy, a dropout prevention and recovery school for students age 16-21 in grades 11 and 12, will relocate its operations to a new building at 1000 Monroe Street beginning Jan. 19. The charter school, serving 170 students, currently is housed in a building at 2275 Collingwood Avenue. The academy’s new building formerly housed the Maritime Academy.

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PEOPLE CARRY AN INJURED PERSON AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE IN PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI, JAN. 12.

Haiti earthquake relief organized in Toledo area

By Duane Ramsey TOLEDO FREE PRESS SENIOR BUSINESS WRITER dramsey@toledofreepress.com

Several groups and organizations are collecting donations of money and supplies to help the earthquake victims in Haiti, but one campus ministry at the University of Toledo has a close connection to children at an orphanage there.

Two groups, totaling 37 members of Zakuska, a Christian organization at UT, traveled on a mission Dec. 27 through Jan. 9 at an orphanage in Leogane, Haiti.

Three days after the second group returned safely to Toledo, the earthquake hit Haiti and Leogane was one of the most affected areas, according

to a Zakuska member.

“We all wanted to go back and help but were told it would be dangerous for Americans at this time,” said Ayla Lininger, one of the students who visited Haiti. “We’re raising money for the orphanage and praying for the victims of the earthquake.”

Lininger said that Pastor Joel Beaucejour called the headquarters of Children of Promise International from the orphanage on the day it happened and reported that everyone survived but the compound sustained some damage from the earthquake.

“We don’t believe in coincidences and see this as our call to action after our hearts were transformed and invested in the lives of those kids,” said

Lininger, a native of the Toledo area and graduate of Sylvania Southview High School.

“We’re all hurting and wishing we could be in Haiti, just loving the kids and telling them it’s all going to be alright. We’re making sacrifices for the children now,” she said.

Zakuska raised funds through families and friends for their mission to Haiti and have $8,000 in remaining funds they plan to send to the orphanage, Lininger said. The ministry is collecting donations at the residence halls at UT and planning a fundraising event.

The Zakuska campus ministry was established by students involved in a Bible study group conducted

by Sammy Adebiyi of the Vineyard

Church in Toledo. More information about the group and contributing to the Haiti relief fund is available at www.vineyardtoledo.org.

Other local groups are organizing relief efforts for victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

ISOH/IMPACT of Waterville is collecting donations of food, water, medical and other critically needed supplies for the people there.

The most immediate needs include bottled water, canned and nonperishable foods, manual can openers, first aid kits, toiletries, blankets, cots, cleaning equipment and supplies, according to Linda Green, president and CEO of ISOH/IMPACT. Donations can be dropped off at the P.O.D.S. container onsite at the group’s

warehouse at 905 Farnsworth Road in Waterville or at any Tireman Auto Service Center in the Toledo area.

Greene wanted to acknowledge Gary Briggs of P.O.D.S. Toledo and Randy Jones of Tireman Auto Service Centers for partnering in the group’s relief efforts.

Cash and credit card donations can be made online at www.isohimpact.org or sent to the ISOH/IMPACT offices at 25182 West River Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551.

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“Clothing Your Community” has collected 40 tons of clothing since its campaign kicked off on Dec. 28.

“The amount collected affirms we live in a generous community. Every time the community is challenged with a need, it steps up,” said Dan Rogers, president and CEO of Cherry Street Mission.

The drive is collecting clothes from now until Jan. 23 at area Fifth Third Banks, LaSalle Cleaners, The Andersons, YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo and Cherry Street Mission Ministries LifeBridge Center.

“Clothing your Community” is accepting all different types of gently used clothing, from children’s uniforms, boots, scarves and coats to adult clothing, Rogers said.

Cherry Street Mission will distribute the clothing Feb. 12 through Feb. 14 at the LifeBridge Center.

For information about how to volunteer call Cherry Street Mission Ministries at (419) 242-5141 ext.100.

Toy drive The Town Center at Levis Commons is collecting gently used toys for the Toledo Day Nursery.

The drive, “Play it Forward,” will be collecting toys in front of the movie theater at Levis Commons from noon to 6 p.m. Jan. 22 through Jan 24.

Donated toys should be plastic, clean, in working order and have fresh batteries installed when applicable.

“We are looking forward to helping the Toledo Day Nursery and the children they serve,” said Casey Pogan marketing director for The Town Center at Levis Commons, Hill Partners Inc. “Our shoppers have always been so gracious. We expect that to be the case in this event as well.”

The drive needs volunteers to help collect and clean the toys. Shifts are Jan. 22 through Jan. 24 from noon to 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. to collect toys and Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon to help clean toys. Volunteers should contact Levis Commons at (419) 931-8888.

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A resolution was passed to merge Lagrange Development Corporation, North River Development Corporation and United North Corporation to form one corporation at the United North annual meeting on Jan. 12. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re bringing two of the strongest CDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Toledo together and forming one.

So, not only is there more stability financially, but you have a more intent staff,â&#x20AC;? said Jesse Marroquin, president of United North. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That creates the ability to do a little more than you could do with just one CDC.â&#x20AC;?

The resolution allows the groups to act as one entity, United North Corporation, as they wait for the merger to be official. Each comSARANTOU munity development corporation (CDC) approved the merger to act as one, but have a few things to work out before legally becoming one corporation, Marroquin said.

More than 200 North Toledo residents attended the annual meeting as well as some area elected officials. Members of Toledo City Council, Lucas County Commissioners Tina Skeldon Wozniak and Ben Konop, and a representative of Marcy Kapturâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office were in attendance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s encouraging not only their being involved, but the word is spreading. The numbers have increased by 35 to 40 percent from last years annual meeting. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a dramatic improvement,â&#x20AC;? Marroquin said.

Toledo City Councilman George Sarantou, who attended this and past annual meetings, said the meetings are always full of residents who care about their neighborhood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve attended annual meetings in the past and they are jam packed with residents who want to see improvements and realize they have to work togetherâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;citizens getting together to take back and revitalize their neighborhood,â&#x20AC;? said George Sarantou, Toledo City Councilman. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think they have done an excellent job, revitalizing the neighborhoods they cover. All the credit goes to the residents, they are making the difference in their neighborhoods.â&#x20AC;?

United North hosted a special presentation to honor the late James Cobham Jr., who served on the North River board 15 years

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A protĂŠgĂŠ of Cobham accepted the honor on behalf of Cobhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife, who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attend the meeting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On behalf of Mrs. Cobham this is such a great honor, I know she wishes she could be here,â&#x20AC;? said Glenn Johnson, who was mentored by her husband and followed him from St. Louis to Toledo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I personally appreciate this acknowledgement. I was thinking the other day of all of the different things Jim has been to this community, and wondered â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;what do folks have to do to get their names on buildingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as he would sure be deserving.

This honor is very well received.â&#x20AC;?

The annual meeting highlighted projects of housing, business, community safety and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weed and Seedâ&#x20AC;? from 2009 and neighborhood residents elected a new board of directors.

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Dr. Michelle Ariss didn’t have to look far to start practicing pediatric ophthalmology.

The Sylvania resident has come back to Toledo after finishing her medical training in other parts of the state and Maryland.

Ariss, 31, said after attending UT and the Medical University of Ohio, she completed one year of general internal medicine at Ohio State University Medical Center.

She then completed her ophthalmology residency at the Friedenwald Eye Institute in Maryland and finished her fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute.

“It’s nice to be back in the city I grew up in,” she said.

Being able to practice in the city she grew up in is “wonderful,” she said, adding having local ties definitely helps speed up the process of building a patient base.

“In terms of what a city has to offer, it’s a good place to be,” she said.

Ariss began practicing at Vision Associates on Sept. 1. The business

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“It’s very rewarding when you see vision improve,” Ariss said.

A couple of factors drew Ariss into pediatric ophthalmology. She said she really enjoys working with kids and loves the science.

She likes the personality of the children and working with their families, as well.

“They are fun,” she said about her young patients. “They bring their own bag of tricks.”

Ariss also has some adult patients, which she said allows her to keep a wide range of patients and be specialized at the same time.

Ariss attended Notre Dame Academy and spent two weeks at the Toledo Clinic where she was mentored by Dr. Kathleen Karol — one of the doctors at Vision Associates. That experience sparked her interest in ophthalmology.

Ariss said practicing with her mentor is awesome.

Karol said Ariss was great and “just something special to start. And here

she is with us all this years later, so it’s a great thing.”

The mentoring program for schools is excellent, she said.

Karol recently found out another young woman who she mentored was set to graduate as a physician’s assistant.

“I think it’s a great program, and we get great results,” Karol said. “So here we have two young women in Toledo who started off in mentoring and are ending up in medical fields.

It’s great.”

Ariss suggested if others see someone who is passionate about something, they should fuel that.

“They need to feel they have opportunities here,” she said. “Fueling those dreams allows people to get somewhere.”

Ariss said her biggest goal is to have her patients go home and feel satisfied with the care and treatment they received.

She said she hopes in long run she has the same passion about her profession that she does now, and that it only grows.

“I’m so happy with what I’m doing,” she said.

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The wellness center offers several fitness classes taught by some of the best instructors in Toledo, who are dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals. Spring class offerings include Yoga, Sculpting, Zumba, Fitball and Piyo.

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Walgreen’s vaccinates 1 million against H1N1 (AP) — Walgreen’s is celebrating national Flu Immunization Week with a milestone. The drugstore giant has administered more than 1 million swine flu shots at its pharmacies and clinics to date.

Most shots were given in the past three weeks. Public health officials stress that while swine flu cases are slowing, it’s still flu season and people should get vaccinated.

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Since April, nationwide, the total number of cases is 47 million, with more than 200,000 hospitalizations and more than 9,800 deaths.

Mich. grants to fight childhood obesity (AP) — Agencies in Flint and the western Upper Peninsula will combat childhood obesity with grants provided by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

The Michigan Fitness Foundation says 41 communities nationwide will receive Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities grants of $360,000 each.

The focus in Flint, where one-third of students in grades 4 through 12 have infrequent physical activity, will be on making city parks a place where children can be active. The Crim Fitness Foundation and its partners will work to improve access to and maintenance of the parks.

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department in Hancock will work with the Healthy Families Consortium to develop trails, bike routes, community gardens and farmers’ markets.

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Some days Cha Reevesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pain is so severe it hurts to move, but she has learned ways to cope and live her life.

Reeves, who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, started the Toledo Chronic Pain Support Group in August to connect with and help others suffering from similar pain issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I ended up coming down with rheumatoid arthritis when I was 18.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a rocky journey. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to rethink everything,â&#x20AC;? Reeves said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find anyone else in my age range who was going through a similar situation when I was first diagnosed. I wanted to start a group so we could get connected.â&#x20AC;?

Reeves was studying at the Cincinnati Conservatory for Music when a tooth infection triggered the gene for rheumatoid arthritis that runs in her family. Five years later, the 24-year-old has returned to her native Toledo to get a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in education from UT. It hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always been an easy road, but sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learned to cope, she said.

Reeves has had a right hip replacement and elbow replacement, and will need a left hip and elbow replacement in the coming years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to pass my coping strategies to others. Individuals throw in the towel, wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go out and wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do X,Y,Z because of their pain. I want to show others they do not need to be sidelined by their illness,â&#x20AC;? Reeves said.

The peer support group is open to individuals living with chronic pain and their families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to see individuals being able to cope better. I feel people need this type of support if going through issues with pain. They need the camaraderie, to find more resources so people donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t slip into a depression and give up on life.â&#x20AC;?

Meetings allow members to vent, discuss different doctors and talk about how to apply for Social Security Disability, Reeves said. Toledo Chronic Pain Support Group is about supporting each other and learning from each other rather than just hearing from professionals, she said.

At a recent meeting there were six people in attendance and the group is growing, Reeves said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all very open. Anyone new wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel awkward or out of place. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a relaxed group meeting, like coming into a bunch of friends,â&#x20AC;? Reeves said.

Reeves runs an anonymous venting e-mail for those who are homebound at toledopainsupportsponsor@yahoo .com. She is also willing to speak to

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More than 30 years ago, Diane Frazee

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Family members can call or visit the program’s Web site for advice and recommendations for a variety of programs and workshops.

The site also has a calendar of community events, provided by the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

“Your House or Mine?” is a support group of families with young adults or older children. The group meets at different houses to discuss concerns, such as care and residential optionsfor children over 12 and adults with disabilities. “‘Your House or Mine?’ has been awesome because it’s kind of nice to have someone ahead of the game,” said Chris Mauriello who has been using FIN since her 18-year-old daughter, who has a seizure disorder, was 2 years old.

Along with asking questions, Mauriello said she often answers questions for families who have children with disabilities.

Frazee is creating a directory for Ohio families of people with disabilities who are willing to talk to and help other families who are going through something similar. Her 32-year-old daughter has damaged vocal chords, cerebral palsy, is deaf and legally blind and uses

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“Nobody can do it all, so we want to list all of the different resources for support groups that family might be interested in,” Frazee said.

Frazee, who has worked with the program for 22 years, said the employees all have a child with disabilities, which puts callers at ease.

“I can hear them relax over the phone,” Frazee said. “When my daughter was born 32 years ago, I was thrown into a world of disabilities that I was totally unprepared for.”

Frazee said only about 1 percent of the people served by FIN have children with disabilities as complicated as her daughter’s. There are no prerequisites for receiving aid and families do not have to qualify for services from the board of developmental disabilities, she said.

“If they say my child has a disability, we say ‘OK,’” she said.

Frazee said her experiences with her daughter made her realize that she wanted people to know that they were not alone.

Mauriello said FIN has done that for her, too.

“It’s such a good feeling to know someone else is going through it,” Mauriello said. “They’re surviving and so can you.”

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O-I is brining in 10 to 20 temporary IT employees to develop and roll out the platform globally, according to Stephanie Johnston, external communications for O-I. Fifty employees will occupy the space at One SeaGate including current employees, consultants and temporary employees.

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Police warn of scam targeting elderly The Toledo Police Department issued a warning of a popular phone scam targeting the elderly.

Police said in a news release that callers contact potential victims and claim to be a grandchild, or a lawyer representing that child.

Once the “grandparent” is hooked, the caller claims to have been arrested in Windsor, Canada and asks the victim for bail money, usually $2,500 to $3,500.

The police ask if anyone believes they have fallen victim to this scam or a similar scam to contact Toledo Police Investigations Section at (419) 245-3142.

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DEVELOPMENT

Project will provide ‘new gateway’ to Waterville

By Duane Ramsey TOLEDO FREE PRESS SENIOR BUSINESS WRITER dramsey@toledofreepress.com

A group of local developers are investing in a new development, The Villages at Waterville Landing, which would create a new gateway entrance to the communities of Waterville and Whitehouse.

The 353-acre mixed use development will incorporate commercial, retail, multi- and single-family residential properties located at the new interchange of state Route 64 and U.S. 24 at Waterville.

The development is one of the largest mixed use developments in Northwest Ohio, according to Thomas Schlachter, president of Farnsworth Investors Inc. and one of four partners in the project.

“The Villages at Waterville Landing will provide a great place to live, work and shop for the entire area,” said Schlachter. “The new interchange will provide much greater access to the entire metropolitan Toledo market.”

The new highway interchange under construction will provide better access to the I-475 and I-75 Interstate system and downtown Toledo via the Anthony Wayne Trail. It will eliminate most of the truck traffic that currently runs through the City of Waterville on Rt. 24 between Toledo and Fort Wayne, Ind. The roadways in the interchange project will be open to traffic in 2011, with the entire interchange scheduled to open in 2012, according to Samantha Johnstone, a public information official for Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 2 which covers eight counties in Northwest Ohio.

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The entire U.S. 24 “Fort to Port” highway realignment project between Toledo and Fort Wayne involves two ODOT districts and the Indiana Department of Transportation, Johnstone said.

ODOT officials expect traffic counts to increase in the Waterville area once the interchange is completed which could be good for the project, said Dick Moses, another partner in the development.

The Villages at Waterville includes several parcels totaling 150 acres zoned C-3 and C-4 for commercial develop-

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The initial phase of the development is currently under way with the construction of a new 80,000 squarefoot Kroger store in Commerce Village, a centrally located commercial and retail district within The Villages at Waterville Landing.

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Commerce Village will include a Kroger gas station and 30,000 square feet of retail shops, along with restaurants and numerous commercial parcels on the property.

The residential properties include about 180 acres zoned R-1 and R-2 for single family residential with about 40 acres zoned R-3 and R-4 for multifamily residential.

The Village of Waterville is a growing community and could surpass 5,000 residents with the 2010 census to qualify it for incorporation as a city, said the developers.

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FINANCE

By George J. Tanber SPECIAL TO TOLEDO FREE PRESS

A struggling local economy hasn’t kept some entrepreneurs from opening new businesses. The old economics adage that no matter the market condition there are always opportunities for success remains true, even in a business climate as stagnant as the one in Lucas County.

This was part of the thinking that brought veteran financial advisors Neil Garrison, Richard Bohn, Gregory Shemas, Thomas Briggs and David Sattler together in April to form NWQ Wealth Partners. The firm, in the King’s Pointe business park off McCord Road in West Toledo, is affiliated with Raymond James of Tampa, Fla., one of the country’s more successful financial services companies. It’s the company’s first Toledo office. [There is a Raymond James affiliate in Perrysburg.]

NWQ’s five partners, with 83 years experience in the field with mostly large brokerage firms, said they decided to start their own, smaller company, in part, to gain more independence in choosing their clients and the sort of services they want to offer.

For instance, although securities trading is an important part of their business, the group has carved out a niche in financial planning, with a particular focus on 401(k) and IRA management.

“Toledo is not New York, Chicago, Miami or Dallas,” said Briggs. “People here need a particular type of representation in financial planning.”

On that subject, one part of NWQ’s early success has been Toledo’s high unemployment rate, according to the brokers. As a result, the group is seeing an unusual number of requests to help the recently unemployed with their 401(k)s.

“Unfortunately, people are losing their jobs,” Garrison said. “They’re seeking advice on how to go from where they are at this point in their lives to their retirement years.”

“We found a niche where we can help some people,” Bohn said.

The help usually begins with rolling a 401(k) into an IRA, according to Sattler. “Then we help them manage the IRA account.”

What makes NWQ different from the larger investment firms is that although the brokers are independent contractors they often work together assisting with one another’s accounts, Shemas said.

“The synergy here is great. We all help each other,” said Shemas, whose strength is securities trading. “If I have a client who needs help with his 401(k), I can go to Dave [Sattler] and bring him on board. Our clients are telling us, ‘I want more people looking at my account so I can get various opinions and viewpoints on

how I should be invested.’ ” The brokers say the affiliation with Raymond James has been a boost to their business as well, since the company was not impacted by the economic fallout in the industry that resulted in a number of mergers among the large financial companies, such as Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, Morgan Stanley/Smith-Barney and Wells Fargo/UBS. “Raymond James turned a profit in a year [2008] when everyone else was losing money,” Garrison said. “The advantage for us is the company has the financial resources to provide us with the technical and planning support we need to be successful.”

Another advantage, NWQ’s brokers believe, was the group’s decision to locate in suburban Toledo, rather than Downtown.

“Our goal was to create a comfortable environment,” Bohn said. “When you walk into our office it’s like walking into your living room. Also, we wanted a convenient location. It’s easy for our clients to park their vehicles and walk into our office.”

The firm currently occupies 3,028 square feet of space, but has an option to add an additional 1,600 square feet should the business grow. Based on the first nine months, the brokers believe expansion is a possibility.

“So far, it’s going extremely well,” Briggs said.

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RETIREMENT GUYS

To Roth or not to Roth — that is the question O ne very important tax law change to pay attention to this year is the rule changes that apply to Roth IRAs. This year the income limitation goes away so almost

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Let’s review the differences between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA. Normally, when contributions are put into a retirement account like a traditional IRA or 401(k), the money is pre-tax and the money grows taxdeferred.

This Mark in turn saves the person money in Nolan taxes today and in turn they will pay taxes in the future when a withdrawal is made, usually in retirement.

The Roth IRA contributions on the other hand are after-tax money and grow tax-free. The Roth IRA account grows tax-free and all withdrawals, including profits are not taxable under current tax rules as long as the account has been opened at least five years and the investor is over the age 59-and-a-

half years old.

Will taxes be higher or lower in the future? That is the first question to ask. We think taxes will be higher. For one, the government has spent so much money that taxes are likely to go up. Currently, our tax rates are still one of the lowest in history. Second, the old concept of reCLAIR tirement accounts was save money on BAKER taxes now while you are working.

Then in retirement you will have less income and be in a lower tax bracket. For most of the people we meet with, retiring with a lower standard of living doesn’t really sound too good. Instead, most investors want to be successful in investing and savings and have a retirement that allows them to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

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The old concept just doesn’t make a lot of sense for many families and the Roth is a great concept to consider. The Roth IRA usually benefits long-term successful investors who feel taxes will be higher in the future.

There are a lot of items that need to be reviewed before the conversion takes place. Consider using unique planning strategies. These options can offset a portion if not all of the taxes that would normally be due on the conversion. Some investment companies offer bonuses for long-term investors. If the account is going to stay open for 10 years or longer, consider using a bonus annuity to pay the taxes or to jump start the tax-free account.

Before you invest with any company, do your homework because annuity guarantees are only as good as the issuing company. Where the money is held at, known as the custodian is an important factor beyond product choices. The other important factor involves how your account will transfer to your beneficiaries at death.

Make sure the custodian offers beneficiaries stretch out options. This allows your family to take distributions over their lifetime, instead of being forced to take a lump sum payment at death. If the primary goal is to protect the spouse or to leave as much money to children or charities, a life insurance plan can be a better option. I know, life insurance ... yuck! But, insurance can be a way to leverage dollars to get more benefits and still be a great part of a comprehensive investment plan.

If the primary attraction of a Roth IRA is the ability to have tax-free profits, then an investor should use products that limit losses. There are several options here that are safe, but still offer the potential for good returns. Our conclusion is before you sign the paperwork to convert your current account, you need to get educated and have a detailed analysis done first.

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WRSCradio.com, one of Northwest Ohio’s first Internet radio stations, was founded by Alan Singlar, Mark Reeves and Rick Waldron for Toledo sports fans seeking a local twist.

“We had a vision in the beginning to just have a 24/7 radio station,” Waldron said. “We had a song library put together, and we had local and national news updates to run to start.”

But the three men saw a greater potential for the Oregon-based station.

“People kept telling us to hop on high school sports because of how big they are in this area,” Waldron said. “So we decided to go in that direction.”

WRSCradio.com works with six area high schools — Clay, Whitmer, Lake, Rossford, Northwood and Genoa — and broadcasts the schools’ athletic competitions in various sports.

Football was a big draw for the station during the fall sports season. WRSC radio.com broadcasted the games live so fans of the schools were able to listen to the games.

“You could go on our Web site and choose any of the schools to listen to their games on any given Friday or Saturday,” Singlar said.

But it has not been all pigskin on the airwaves for the station. The station is the flagship station for the Northwest Hockey Conference (NHC), which consists of 18 teams, and landed the NABF College World Series, which took place at Ned Skeldon Stadium.

“The college baseball tournament provided us with a chance to circulate our name a little more,” Waldron said. “We had a mother of one of the kids listening to us in Perth, Australia.

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Then, we found out that because one of the managers of one of the teams worked for the New York Mets, and we had the whole Mets office listening to us cover the game. They provided us with positive feedback and that has helped us create a marketing footprint.”

Local high school sports have been

the major draw.

“We had in excess of 250,000 hits to our site during the high school games,” Singlar said. “That tells us that people are out there listening to us.”

Each of the participant schools will have its own Web page and the station will use its Web site to showcase com-

munity events, restaurants and business establishments and to use the station’s Web site as a cross promotional tool.

“We are working to impact the Toledo area, but do it on a community level,” Reeves said. “We want to be on a different level. We want to be on that personal level within the community

that other stations have not gotten to.”

No matter where the station goes, Reeves, Singlar and Waldron said the future is bright for WRSCradio.com “The possibilities are endless,” Singlar said. “We want to take care of the local Toledo area first, but we feel that this could be huge for us.”

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Where’s Tiger? PGA Tour lacking its primary draw

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The PGA Tour will have fewer There are some bright spots, events and a little less prize money some very good young players to overall than in 2009. That’s the watch in 2010. Anthony Kim, Cafirst time that has happened since millo Villegas, Sean O’Hair, Rory the arrival to the professional McIlroy, Hunter Mahan, and Lucas ranks of Eldrick “Tiger” Woods Fred ALTVATER Glover, to name just a few all garin 1996. Tiger has decided to take a slight respite from the rigors of the tour, keep a nered attention in 2009 and should continue to improve this year. low profile and try to stay out of the headlines.

Young international stars Sergio Garcia and PGA Tour Commissioner, Tim Finchem is definitely earning his salary these days with the Adam Scott had less than stellar efforts in 2009 sluggish economy affecting corporate sponsor- and will look to regain their championship form.

Phil Mickelson, the world ranked No. 2 golfer, ships and his marquee player attracting all the wrong kind of publicity. The PGA Tour staff is finished 2009 strong after taking some time away facing some of the same struggles as the rest of from the game in the summer to be with his wife the country: how to maintain quality venues, with and mother who both dealt with cancer issues. substantial prize money for the pros, and at the With Tiger away, Phil will add some box office same time keep pumping money into the charities appeal early in the season just like 2009 when Tiger was recuperating from knee surgery. “Phil and local economies that host PGA Tour events.

Touring pros won’t need to hit the food stamp the Thrill” is always entertaining with off-theline anytime soon, however, 37 events are slated chart shot making and his aggressive “go for it”

style and is the closest thing to a NASCAR 20-car pileup available on tour.

The Ryder Cup will be contested at Celtic Manor in Wales in October. It should be interesting to see who will play themself onto the American and European Teams.

The Masters is still the Masters and Augusta National is still at the top of every golfer’s bucket list. The U. S. Open will invade breathtaking and treacherous Pebble Beach, while the British will return to hallowed St. Andrews. The PGA will visit windy and ever challenging Whistling Straits by the west coast of Lake Michigan.

Which brings us to the aforementioned Commissioner Finchem’s main question for 2010, “Where’s Tiger?” When Tiger skips events, tournament directors develop severe chest pains and dyspeptic acid reflux symptoms. The lack of Tiger’s presence in a tournament will cause that event’s financial health to take a bath in red ink, not to mention, TV ratings that head toward the South Pole, plunging as much as 65 percent. Corporate sponsors don’t like to sponsor events that no one wants to watch, especially when their advertising budgets are cramped in the first place.

Tiger usually starts the season with a couple of appearances on the West Coast at Torrey Pines and Riviera. The World Championship Match Play in the Arizona desert has been on his annual itinerary.

He may decide to forego these three stops and not start his season until the tour reaches Florida in March. Doral and Arnie’s shindig at Bay Hill, a home game for Tiger, if he still has a home, will give him a couple of tournaments to brush the rust off his game before heading to Augusta.

The most thing important thing to Tiger is major championships. Three of those majors are being contested on courses that he has had some significant success in the past. Does anyone remember 2001? Tiger won three majors in a row to complete the “Tiger Slam”: The Masters, the U. S. Open at Pebble Beach, and the British Open at St. Andrews. It would give Tiger added motivation to concentrate and focus even more during this self imposed hiatus to capture these three majors when he comes back. The headlines would all be about winning the “Grand Slam” going into Whistling Straits in August. Tiger would control the story and force the press to write about his golfing talent and not his extracurricular talents.

2010 should be another exciting year on the PGA Tour with new and exciting young stars trying to make a name for themselves while old tried and true players remind us why PGA Tournament Golf is adored and followed by millions of fans around the world. Keep your TV tuned to the Golf Channel and I’ll catch you on the “Back Nine” after the snow melts.

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Reflections and revelations from the Auto Show (DETROIT) — The North Amer- Hybrids not magical ican International Auto Show (NAIAS) With all the buzz about hybrid has an entirely different atmosphere technology, I figured it was high time this year — it is positive!

I explained this vehicle’s The faces of the execuoperation in a manner tives from America’s Big that most might actually Three automakers reunderstand without the flect that attitude, while techno mumbo jumbo the faces of the import often associated with it. auto makers show a A hybrid vehicle sense of concern. incorporates an elecWhile in years past trical drive system with America’s Big Three conventional gasoline would sit back and watch engine technology.

Nick SHULTZ the edge in innovation During some conand technology go to their foreign ditions, the vehicle is being propelled counterparts, that was decidedly not solely by an electric motor and at the case this year. Ford Motor Co. had other times it is being propelled by the the definitive advantage at the NAIAS gasoline engine. Operating a vehicle in in technology gains and was able to se- this manner cuts down on overall fuel cure a clean sweep, winning the presti- usage, or it is suppose to. If you drive on gious “Car of the Year” and “Truck of the highway a lot, you may not actually the Year” awards. Ford accomplished an see any fuel savings. almost impossible feat in securing both Electric motors provide a lot of top awards. The last time this occurred power immediately upon starting to was 17 years ago. The Ford Fusion hy- spin and lose power the faster they spin. brid and the Ford Transport took home In a hybrid vehicle we use electrical the gold. General Motors was right at motors to get the vehicle moving from their heels with its popular Buick La- a dead stop. After the electric motor Crosse and Chevrolet Equinox. reaches the RPM where it no longer has The positive attitude showed in the an advantage over the gasoline engine, new products, as well as in the faces of the gas engine starts to propel the car. not only the automanufacturer’s perA gasoline engine develops its peak sonnel but also in the faces of the media. power after it reaches a certain RPM. Perhaps the biggest hit among the many Most gasoline engines develop very folks in attendance from all around the little power from a dead stop. Thereworld was Ford’s automatic parking fore, it is advantageous to only use a system, which was highlighted in a gasoline engine once the vehicle is acparking demonstration within the ex- tually moving above a certain speed. pansive Cobo Hall. I sat in total amazeOnboard computers control the ment as the new Ford Escape parallel motor that is operating under different parked itself within the tiny space operating conditions. Depending on provided. I followed the instructions the weight of the vehicle and the size provided by the on-board computer, of the motors installed, those driving reluctantly let go of the steering wheel variables may change from one hybrid and watched as the automatic system vehicle to another. deftly parked the Escape SUV in a spot When the gasoline engine is not I am not sure I could have parked that propelling the vehicle, it is actually vehicle in without its aid. I was amazed helping to recharge the powerful hyby this wonderous new technology. brid battery pack. The conventional From hybrids to electrics to ad- gasoline engine’s alternator is not big vanced onboard computer systems, enough to keep the hybrid’s large batthe theme at the NAIS was tech- teries fully charged. Therefore, built nology and innovation. It is great to into the case of the hybrid electrical see the U.S. car makers were leading motor is another more powerful althe way in both areas. The show ternator that operates off the vehicle’s opens to the public Jan. 16 and runs drive axles. Whenever the vehicle is through Jan. 24. braking, this large alternator helps to

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F. Scott Fitzgerald said “there are no second acts in American lives,” but Darius Rucker’s rebirth as a country music star is evidence to the contrary.

When Rucker last sang in Toledo, at a July 2008 event for the Jamie Farr golf tournament, his solo album “Learn to Live” was still three months from being released. He was then best known as the lead singer for the Grammy-winning group Hootie and the Blowfish, which conquered pop radio in the second half of the 1990s with hits such as “Hold My Hand” and “Only Wanna be with You.” As Rucker prepares to open for Rascal Flatts on Jan. 24 at the Lucas County Arena, he continues to ride a wave of success from that 2008 country debut. “Learn to Live” spawned three No. 1 songs on the Billboard Top

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During a Jan. 12 telephone interview from Nashville, where he is in the studio recording his next album, Rucker was quick to laugh in his Paul Simon-meets-Bill Withers baritone and was openly grateful for his country music success.

One might think “Learn to Live” was a low-expectations project for Rucker and that recording its anticipated follow-up would be a pressureladen experience, but he dismisses that notion.

“We have already recorded a couple of sessions for the new album, and I feel

the opposite of that suggestion,” he said.

“With the first album we felt all kinds of pressure because we did not know what was going to happen; now, all we have to do is deliver the songs, and radio is probably going to play it. It’s up to us to come up with the great songs. I feel more relaxed in the studio this time.”

Part of that relaxed atmosphere stems from the return of “Learn to Live” producer Frank Rogers, who has also steered albums for Trace Adkins and Brad Paisley.

“Frank and I talk about the songs and what I want the record to sound like, but after that, he produces and I sing,” Rucker said.

Rucker said recording in Nashville also eases the artistic process.

“Nashville is music,” he said. “When you get off the plane, it’s music. It’s always around. Hanging out in Nashville, walking down the street, music is everywhere.”

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audiences will see Rucker perform on “Idol’s” current season.

“I wish,” Rucker laughed heartily.

“I wouldn’t turn that down, but there hasn’t been any offer yet.”

Rucker said there is a key difference between his days as a Hootie pop idol and his current success: “I’m paying attention this time,” he said earnestly.

“Last time was a party. I was lost in the party. I was happy to be there and grateful, but this time I am making better decisions, waking up early. I won’t say I am enjoying it more now, but this is so much fun, you know, getting up the next day and remembering what I did the night before.”

His favorite new memories include playing onstage with Charlie Daniels and appearing at the Grand Old Opry with Charley Pride, an experience Rucker described as “amazing.”

He said he hopes to record or share a stage with Carrie Underwood and he “would kill to sing a song with Reba.”

Rucker said he always wanted to record country music but could never convince his Hootie bandmates to go that direction.

A suggestion that Rucker’s first public flirtation with country music was the campy 2005 commercial he recorded for Burger King’s “Tendercrisp Bacon Cheddar Ranch” sandwich (in a purple cowboy suit) was met with silence.

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— Rucker on the ‘Hootie’ era While he does not plan to debut any of his new songs at his arena gig, Rucker did say he is looking forward to returning to Toledo.

“Toledo is one of those cities, like Detroit or Chicago, where the people spend hard-earned money to see you and they are going to let loose and have a good time,” Rucker said. “It’s fun to play a place like Toledo because people know how to live life and have a good time.”

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A handful of area attractions have redefined winter fun by finding a cure for cabin fever and keeping the water nice and warm. Indoor waterparks have become popular attractions in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, and with three such attractions in Sandusky, one in Dundee and one in Maumee, residents are never far from a “staycation.”

Sandusky The region’s hot spot is Sandusky, which has three state-of-the-art indoor waterparks. Great Wolf Lodge was the first to open in 2001. This 33,000 squarefoot attraction features three pools, nine waterslides and two whirlpools, as well as Fort Mackenzie, a four-story tree house featuring a 1,000-gallon tipping bucket that cascades water onto guests every few minutes.

According to public relations manager Jennifer Beranek, Great Wolf Lodge is not as crowded as some other waterparks because the park is only open to its overnight guests.

“It’s more of an open feeling for (our guests) just because it’s not as crowded,” she said. Although lodge check-in is not until 4 p.m., guests may arrive as early

as 1 p.m. to enjoy the park. Checkout is 11 a.m., but guests have access to the waterpark until it closes that day. According to Beranek, certain birthday party packages are available so families can have access to the waterpark without spending the night.

Great Wolf Lodge also offers group packages for business meetings, class trips and youth groups. Catering services are available, and the lodge has 5,000 square feet of meeting space.

The lodge also features dining services, a fitness center and arcade, as well as educational opportunities for children and storytime each night.

The waterpark’s hours and special promotions can be found at the Great Wolf Lodge Web site, www.greatwolf. com/sandusky.

Another option in Sandusky is Castaway Bay, a 38,000-square-foot park owned by Cedar Fair, the parent company of Cedar Point. This park features a 100,000-gallon wave pool, three indoor/outdoor waterslides, a 1,000gallon tipping bucket and Rendezvous Run, a 35-foot-high water roller coaster.

The resort also offers dining, shopping, a spa and rooms for birthday parties and business meetings.

Two additional features are Camp Castaway and Club Castaway, which provide activities for younger and older children.

“Everything you need for a onestop family getaway is right here at Castaway Bay,” said director of public relations Robin Innes. “It has a lot of different facilities that provide a lot of entertainment to everyone.”

The resort, which opened in 2005, has 238 hotel rooms and suites. An overnight stay is not required for park entrance. Day passes are $29 or $15 after 5 p.m. Room rates, park hours and promotions can be found at www. castawaybay.com.

By far the largest waterpark in the area is Kalahari Resort, also in the Sandusky area. The original park opened in 2005, but with a massive expansion in 2008, this attraction became the largest indoor waterpark in the country. This Africa-themed park is an immense 173,000 square feet and features 17 water rides, including slides, a roller coaster and surfing pool.

“Probably the No. 1 interest of our guests is that we have the largest indoor waterpark,” said Kalahari spokeswoman Shannon McCarthy.

Guests have access to amenities, such as the spa, fitness room, miniature golf, dining, shopping and arcade.

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Dundee Splash Universe, located next to Cabela’s, is another winter fun option for area residents. This park opened in 2007 and has many attractions for all ages. The Lil’ Squirt Pool is available for the youngest swimmers, while the Hot Springs hot tub provides parents

with some relaxation. More adventurous swimmers can enjoy the tree house, 500-gallon tipping bucket, and indoor/outdoor waterslides.

“We try to have enough going on all the time,” said regional director of sales and marketing Jan Taber. “Our whole focus is on families and kids.”

Once on dry land, swimmers can enjoy the arcade, resort restaurant and gift shop.

Splash Universe is connected to the Holiday Inn Express Dundee, which has 163 themed rooms and suites to accompany the waterpark, but an overnight stay is not required for park admission. A full-day pass is $31.95, while a half-day pass is $24.95.

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The free series was organized, in large part, by assistant professor of film, Holly Hey. Hey, who is currently in her fourth year of teaching at UT, first fell in love with the films of Fosse during her undergraduate years at The Ohio State University while majoring in photography.

“My first experience with Fosse’s work was walking in during the middle of ‘All That Jazz’ back in college, and not being able to pull myself away from it. Of course I’ve seen the film a number of times since then. I remembered after that, that I had seen ‘Sweet Charity’ when I was really young and had enjoyed it very much. I’ve always believed that Fosse, as a film director, was before his time, misunderstood and undervalued—at least in America. This series will give our students an invaluable opportunity to see an entire body of work by a far too often forgotten filmmaker,” Hey said.

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Splash Bay also offers a snack bar and restaurant, in addition to an arcade and fitness center. The resort has meeting space for up to 150 people.

Cannella said Toledoans should support their community by visiting Splash Bay instead of travelling to an out-of-town waterpark.

“We’re offering something to the local community. A lot of people don’t realize we have this amenity so close,” she said. “We are a little bit more affordable. We have extremely nice rooms. Our staff knows how to treat their guests.”

Cannella said parents appreciate the openness of the park, which allows them to supervise their children without many vision barriers.

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When Richard Marx released his self-titled debut in 1987, he hoped to sell enough records to make another album.

He did. More than three million copies, thanks to “Don’t Mean Nothing,” “Should Have Known Better,” “Endless Summer Nights” and “Hold on to the Nights.”

“Satisfied,” “Right Here Waiting” and “Angelina” from his 1989 followup, “Repeat Offender,” made him the first male solo artist to have his first seven singles hit the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“It’s pretty much a blur and not because of drugs or booze because I was always pretty clean — when it comes to drugs, I’m still a drug virgin — it was just an immense amount of work,” Marx said of his success. “I toured for 30 months out of the first three years of my recording career.”

The singer-songwriter had a plan.

“When I was having success, I felt like I was kicking and scratching and biting my way to having a career,” he said

during a phone call from his Chicago home. “It was never about having a hit song or a hit record, it was about trying to carve out a hit career for myself.

“I knew even then that probably the best way for me to do that is what ultimately did happen. I had about 10 years of hits as a singer, and when that really slowed down to a crawl, instead of sort of just fading away, I put all my energy into writing and producing other people because that’s really how I started.”

Marx wrote “This I Promise You“ for N’Sync and co-wrote “Better Life” with Keith Urban. And in 2004, Marx and Luther Vandross won the Song of the Year Grammy for “Dance With My Father.”

“I just feel lucky that I’ve had quite a few hits since the peak of my singing career as a writer and producer for other people. That also allows me to work in so many different genres that I wouldn’t be able to do as a singer. As a singer, you can’t do a country record one year and an R&B record the next year,” Marx said. “But as a writer and a producer, I could do all those things, so that’s really great fun.”

And he’s having a blast performing. In 2006, he played in Ringo

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Starr’s All-Starr Band.

“For me being the age I am and what I grew up with and The Beatles’ influence on all of us, to have 22 nights where I would look behind me and I’d be singing my songs, ‘Don’t Mean Nothing’ and ‘Should Have Known Better,’ and I would turn around and Ringo Starr is playing drums to my songs, it was just kind of mindblowing,” the 46-year-old said. “And it was great fun for me to play on his great catalog of songs.”

Marx and Starr wrote a song, “Mystery of the Night,” which will be on Starr’s new disc to be released this year.

And Marx has been working with Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon.

The two have performed acoustically as Duo. “We’re playing a Duo show the night before I come to Toledo, so he’s going to come with me and play in the band in the Toledo show, and we’ll probably do at least one song as a duo that night as well with the orchestra,” he said.

Marx will take the stage with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m.

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Events: Jupiter enters Pisces (17th); Venus and Sun enter Aquarius (18th-19th) Aries (March 21-April 19)

Leo (July 23-August 22)

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

Loaded dice. Good angels help with personal concerns as the week begins. By midweek, ambitions and motivations become crystal clear. Lock into agreements on Friday. This is also a favorable time for solidifying understandings and mutual goals in personal relationships.

Love games. Fresh ideas and concepts blow into your sphere as the week begins, and inspire a transformed vision of your future. Conditions that initially discourage evolution may not be as rigid as the attitudes, beliefs, or identity props that sustain them.

Course corrections. New projects propel you from the frying pan into the fire this week, or many assorted interests could come alive simultaneously. Success is sweet, but take time to connect with friends and loved ones who keep you anchored to reality.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

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Inner light. Take opportunities to expand your territory.

Modify or revise goals to compensate for changes from gain or loss. Relationships and partnerships flourish after Thursday. Past experiences and skills stand you in good stead as fresh opportunities appear.

It’s alive! A new cycle in relationships is unfolding, and outcomes hinge on conditional patterns and emotional content. Consider how these can be improved for mutual benefit. Trust and equitable cooperation are at the core of discussions and agreements after Thursday.

Initial victory. Personal conditions are bound to improve this week. Past restrictions start to dissolve and finances take a turn for the better. Relationship matters reach a welcome point of balance and mutual understanding after Thursday. Trust is priceless.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Libra (September 23-October 22)

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

Uneasy truce. Things can change with lightning speed this week in personal and business spheres. Wild enthusiasm gets things rolling; but harness lessons from the past when setting terms with others. Stabilize and harmonize relationships over the weekend.

Stand and deliver. New friendships and social networks offer possibilities for both relationships and career advancement. Appearances can make good first impressions, but move cautiously until past history and observed character traits fill in the rest of the picture.

Building complex. You’re entering a phase of expansion and improvements this week. Determine availability when making plans; bad assumptions can cost you. After Wednesday, share goals with family and friends to gain necessary support and encouragement.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

Pisces (February 19-March 20)

Tempting target. Travel, education, or spiritual quests are in the works. You could fly free if certain obligations weren’t generating a toxic guilt field. Configure workable solutions after Wednesday. Other people’s adjustments make it easier to re-arrange and delegate.

Food chain. People's hidden inner lives are reflected in the outer world. What do external situations reveal about your self and others? After Wednesday, devote effort to improving and fortifying your inner world; the external will adjust automatically.

Out of gas. Compare your life to a year ago - lots of little changes are adding up. Now you can identify and address stubborn issues that hinder further progress. After Thursday, secure alliances with people who have access to help, resources, and information.

Elizabeth Hazel is a professional tarotist-astrologer and author. She gives readings every Wednesday at Attic on Adams above Manos Greek Restaurant.

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espite failing to gain a majority seeing one another through this life of voter support in any of the from beginning to end, and same-sex 31 states that have officially marriage just may be the platform it needs to reinvigorate asked for an opinion, and reestablish its imand facing continued portance in our society. opposition, the legalMarriage has fallen ization of gay unions is to a disheartening place slowly cresting the U.S. in many respects. I horizon. So far, only a thought that when my handful of states are rechusband and I wed we ognizing same-sex marwould forever be conriage, but it likely will sidered two halves of only be a matter of time one whole, constant before more of these Shannon SZYPERSKI proxies for one anstates follow much of other in the eyes of the the rest of the Western hemisphere’s trend toward sanctioning world. And, yet, somehow I cannot so much as call a bank about our acthe practice.

I certainly didn’t grow up thinking count or renew our vehicle’s registrathat two people of the same gender tion without my husband’s explicit would ever tie the knot. In fact, I still authorization (nor he without mine). lead a traditional life, believe in tra- If there isn’t a marriage penalty, there ditional values and probably always is at least a marriage indifference.

Apparently, those who have dewill. Is there any doubt that feeling that my way of life is on the verge of graded marriage to its current place of being threatened by such a major in- perception, a state that is unnecessary stitutional change is nothing if not a and transitory rather than favorable and permanent, are really starting to strip it normal response?

Yet, instead, I feel somewhat ex- of its meaning and ruin it for the rest of us. The world no longer seems to care cited by the prospect.

In this age of rampant divorce and if you’re married or not ... unless you’re non-marital cohabitation, a desire to legally not supposed to be.

I will argue that each individual marry so fierce that it has been taken to the streets, to the courts and to the has a right to follow the guidelines of ballot is a refreshing change to say the his or her chosen religious path in deleast. It’s not the who that I care to keep termining social opinions, just as I will traditional; it’s the what. “The what” is argue that each individual should also the family unit, our best system for be afforded a social space in which

to live a traditional, monogamous family life. I much prefer the idea of a child growing up in a home with two loving parents, regardless of the parents’ gender and sexual orientation, to a child living a splintered life with two or more sets of families because people have forgotten how to create a solid, lifelong family unit.

I will also ask for the patience of those standing in line for their chance to live a recognized family existence, for I truly believe your barriers are more a matter of generational gap and enough time for acceptance than any one opposing ideal. Change takes time, and tolerance comes more easily when both sides respect one another’s principles and history. Only after we fully consider each other’s list of talking points can we discover the point at which we can make a connection.

Just as diligent, spirited, soulsearching immigrants can breathe new life into a country, perhaps the fresh enthusiasm of a same-sex rookie class of married folk, along with a generation of people bothered by having had to grow up trading off major holidays from parent to parent one year to the next, can breathe new life into the fine institution of marriage.

Shannon and her husband Michael are raising three children in Sylvania.

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OLD ORCHARD SU O ND PE AY N 24!

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HOMES FOR RENT RENT OR OWN. 5210 Selma. 3-4 bedrooms, new kitchen, bath, fully carpeted. 2 plus garage. Fenced. Large corner lot. 419-699-1532

SU O ND PE AY N 24!

EMPLOYMENT DRIVER/DELIVERY/COURIER

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All real estate advertised in this paper is subject to the federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, in the sale, rental, or financing of housing. This Publisher will not knowingly accept any advertising that violates any applicable law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this paper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

If you believe you have been discriminated against in connection with the sale, rental, or financing of housing, call the Toledo Fair Housing Center, (419) 243-6163.

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2344 Grecourt. Brick Colonial on Manicured Grounds!

Slate Entry, Dental Crown Moldings, Finished Basement.

Kitchen/Family Room Combo with fireplace. Enclosed Porch. 4Bed/2.5Bath w/attached garage! $169,900.

2665 Meadowwood. Richly appointed Mehring Built Tudor! Natural woodwork, hardwoods, 8 panel doors & leaded windows, 1st Floor Family room, updated kitchen, Pine Rec Room w/bar, 3rd floor finished! $249,900.

3002 W. Bancroft. Beautiful Tudor Across from the University! New gourmet kitchen plus two new baths.

Exceptional Familyroom boasts beamed cathedral ceiling. New Roof/GFA/AC! Get Inside! $219,900.

Dan Effler

David Effler

David Effler

Effler Schmitt Co.

Effler Schmitt Co.

Effler Schmitt Co.

419.537.1113

419.537.1113

419.537.1113

WEST TOLEDO

PERRYSBURG

WHY RENT? “LAND CONTRACT” SU O ND PE AY N 13!

FREE MONTH RENT. Large 1 bed/1 bath units. Great West Toledo location. Close to UT, Toledo Hospital, shopping, e-way. On Tarta bus route. Laundry on site/ covered parking. Call Cindi for details.

TRAVEL, TRAVEL, TRAVEL! $500 Sign-on bonus.

Seeking sharp guys and gals, Rock-n-Roll Atmosphere, Blue Jean Environment! Jan 1-888-361-1526, Dianne 1-877-724-3386.

479 Arrowhead. Custom Built, Awesome Finished Basement. 4-6 Beds, 3 full Baths, Open floor plan. $254,900. For more info and pics visit www.mlstoledohomes.com

Preferred Associates Cindi Kurtz 419.392.1000 • www.cindikurtz.com

Tony Harp

Can’t Get financed? Want a Home? With payments as little as $300 a month you could own this home. No tricks! Investors welcome, limited supply and limited time.

Tony Harp

Key Realty 419.360.4277

Key Realty

Don Kettle Key Realty 419.262.2852

419.360.4277 www.mlsoledohomes.com

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Perrysburg

Sunday 2-4

25042 Belmont Ct.

4 BR, 2.1 Baths, 2041 sf, 2+ Car Gar

$234,900

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Assist2Sell

Robin Morris

419-310-3272

Perrysburg

Sunday 2-4

14570 Thistledown

4 BR, 2.2 Baths, 2495 sf, 2+ Car Gar

$267,900

Assist2Sell

Cindy Morlock

419-601-1261

JANUARY 17, 2010

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SCREEN EVENT GET AN GET A 32" GET A 42"

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with any furniture purchase of $1999 or more.

NO INTEREST IF PAID IN FULL WITHIN 12 MONTHS* Minimum purchase and Minimum payments required. Deposit may be required and is not eligible for this credit promotion.

Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the purchase balance is not paid in full within 12 months or if you make a late payment.

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This advertisement is produced and distributed by an independently owned and operated furniture store. BEST BUY® is only responsible for providing the HDTV and Gift Cards to support the promotion. Delivery and installation not included. BEST BUY, the BEST BUY logo and the tag design are trademarks of BBY Solutions, Inc †Make your purchase and receive a certi cate to pick up your HDTV at your local Best Buy® store. Select room groups only. Limit one TV per purchase, per customer. See store for complete details.

*With credit approval for qualifying purchases made on the Ashley Furniture HomeStores Credit Card at participating stores. As of January 1, 2010, APR for purchases up to 27.99%. Penalty APR 29.99%. Minimum INTEREST CHARGE: $2.00. See card agreement for details including when the penalty rate applies. Offer valid for consumers accounts in good standing; is subject to change without notice; see store for details. Offer expires January 25th, 2010. May not be combined with any other credit promotion offer.

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