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OPINION

JANUARY 25, 2009

PUBLISHER’S STATEMENT

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

MCARTHUR’S SPARK

A limerick perspective on an historical day There once was a man called Obama A political “phenomenoma.”

His cry, “Yes We Can” Rang out ’cross the land Brightening our national panorama.

— MICHAEL McARTHUR, Toledo

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LIGHTING THE FUSE

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To the rescue ven the inspired calm and general goodwill surrounding Barack Obama’s inauguration could not bolster the stock market, which dropped below 8,000 on Jan. 20.

There is a definite malaise in our economy, but at least one upcoming event offers strategies and optimism.

A special one-day event on Feb. 14, “Recession-Proofing Your Business: Local Resources to the Rescue,” will be organized by the Small Business Development Center, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.

The goal is to provide local small business owners with information and resources to help them surmount the current business climate and survive the year.

“The chamber is helping to prepare our members and other businesses for what to expect in the recession economy this year,” Mark V’Soske, president of the chamber of commerce, told Toledo Free Press Senior Business Reporter Thomas F. POUNDS Duane Ramsey.

The event is open to all business owners at no cost and is limited only by the 250-seat capacity of the McMaster Family Center at the main library, where it will take place.

Derick Gant, a financial planner and president of Gant Investment Advisors in Toledo, will serve as one of four local professional experts for a panel discussion about building a company in the current economy, human resources and other services available to local businesses.

The event will feature presentations on work force development by The Source and Owens Community College.

Reservations can be made by calling (419) 243-8191 or by e-mailing christine.bailey@toledochamber.com.

There will be other strategic events this quarter, including a Feb. 6 summit at UT. I also urge you to read this week’s special section on the continuing efforts of the Meta-Plan as a source for information and resources.

There are high hills to climb, but your business is not alone, and there are many sources that can ride to the rescue.

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Those do not sound like rose-colored words. n a normal day, the flat-screen televisions at The Obama also offered a succinct call to action: “Starting Blarney Irish Pub & Grill play sports highlights or European soccer games at lunchtime. A lot of busi- today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and ness is conducted at the Downtown pub’s tables, so matches begin again the work of remaking America. For everywhere we look, there is work to be done ... between the Tottingham Teetotalers and the What is required of us now is a new era of Fremantle Dockers, which invariably end in responsibility — a recognition on the part 0-0 ties, fade into the background. of every American that we have duties to But Jan. 20 was not a normal day, and ourselves, our nation, and the world, duthe pub’s restaurant reflected that through ties that we do not grudgingly accept but its many electronic teats. The inauguration rather seize gladly, firm in the knowledge of Barack Obama showed on every screen, that there is nothing so satisfying to the to the rapt attention of a bustling pub. spirit, so defining of our character, than My lunch companion was a former giving our all to a difficult task.”

Toledoan who lives in Texas but is planAs I listened to Obama’s speech, I ning to return to Northwest Ohio. He Michael S. MILLER wondered how ready we are to answer has an exciting cultural project planned and is rallying support in preparation for his move the call, how prepared our pampered generations are to back. Before Obama began speaking, we talked about sacrifice and work for a common good. Those questions the cultural heritage of our region and the need to lingered in my mind as Obama finished and people redocument it before some of those capable of telling turned their attention to their plates.

Then, with the clarity of the mental orgasm we call an the story slip away.

At the other end of the pub, a group of United Way epiphany, I looked at my lunch companion, then glanced employees watched the inauguration. I did not know over at my United Way friends. The obvious connection every one of them, but Sarah, Kelli, Alissa and Kim were warmed my spirit. With people like my Texas friend, and there; those are the United Way people I work with the the collective Sarahs, Kellis, Kims and Alissas of Toledo, most, so those are the faces I associate with the venerable there are thousands who already embody Obama’s ideals and indispensable charity. It made me smile to see them of character, giving and community. For these people, hope and change are not just lofty concepts used to decoengrossed in this history playing out before us.

Not everyone in the pub was entranced by the scene rate posters and T-shirts. Hope and change are aggressively in Washington. A few people rolled their eyes or mock- expanding principles that are as much a part of some lives clapped, and those were the people who laughed the as doubt and cynicism are for others. Hope and change are loudest when Obama and Chief Justice John Roberts contagious; as my friend and fellow journalist Chris Gautz says, the nation has a raging case of Hopetitus O. stumbled over the wording of the oath.

I cannot predict which lines from Obama’s speech In media, there are a lot of people who make their living by being contrary and detracting from Obama and his po- will one day be quoted alongside the words of presidenlitical party, and I understand that. Opposition is a healthy, tial wisdom, but these lines echoed in my head as I found necessary ingredient for our republic. But I am not as un- myself between my Texas companion and my United derstanding of the gradual co-opting of the words “hope” Way friends: “For as much as government can do and and “change” as mockable ideals. Critics use those words must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the with disdain, as if they are slightly dirty, unpleasant con- American people upon which this nation relies. It is the cepts, and that makes no ideological or rhetorical sense. It kindness to take in a stranger when the levees break, the reminds me of Dennis Miller’s line that only in American selflessness of workers who would rather cut their hours than see a friend lose their job which sees us through our culture do we use the name “Einstein” to insult someone.

It’s not as if Obama is spouting naïve platitudes with darkest hours. It is the firefighter’s courage to storm a no sense of the challenges he faces. In his address, he said, stairway filled with smoke, but also a parent’s willingness “That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. to nurture a child, that finally decides our fate.”

I left The Blarney, bracing for the biting wind and Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred. Our economy is badly weakened, a single-digit temperatures. But the hope stayed with me, consequence of greed and irresponsibility on the part of and it wasn’t nearly as cold as it should have been.

That warmth, that hope, may be fleeting, but it’s good some, but also our collective failure to make hard choices and prepare the nation for a new age. Homes have been to feel that way, to temporarily allay the fear and doubt.

For a change. lost; jobs shed; businesses shuttered. Our health care is too costly; our schools fail too many; and each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen Michael S. Miller is editor in chief of Toledo Free Press.

Contact him at mmiller@toledofreepress.com. our adversaries and threaten our planet.”

Thomas F. Pounds, President/Publisher tpounds@toledofreepress.com

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BLUE’S VIEWS

JANUARY 25, 2009

NICK ANDERSON

Should ‘Joe’ stick to plumbing?

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hen I first heard of Sam was at least as far off the mark “Joe the Plumber” Wur- as Joe’s.

The chastened Wurzelbacher zelbacher during the went on to report presidential cama piece about the paign, I thought he risks Israeli school had the makings of a kids experience good reporter. Wurfrom Hamas rocket zelbacher gained his fire. It showed how fame when Barack Israelis have built Obama visited Holbomb shelters that land, Ohio. Joe asked look like playObama some tough ground equipment. questions about And it was genuine, his tax policy. They Jim BLUE reflective, but onewere questions that most reporters failed to ask. In- sided coverage about life in this deed, during the final debate, John heartbreaking conflict.

Unlike plumbing, no union McCain seized on this disparity in coverage and “Joe the Plumber” be- card is required to be a war correspondent. That’s good. Anyone came the darling of conservatives. with the guts to enter a war zone Fast forwith a camera or a reporter’s noteward to book has the obligation, if not the today. Joe has qualifications, to convey his perbeen hired by ceptions to the masses. a news oulet Often the reporting will be uncalled Pacomfortable to one side or the other. jamas Media Most reporters can appreciate the to report need to hold some facts back to profrom Israel tect the security of friendly troops. during the The public will determine whether Gaza conflict. WURZELBACHER the reporting is worthwhile.

His first apI have had the privilege of pearance demonstrated his continuing disgust with traditional reporting from four overseas media. Joe’s rant about reporters conflicts: Rwanda, Bosnia, Afin the war zone made a big splash ghanistan and Iraq. Each time I have been in the company of U.S. on YouTube.

In Joe’s words, “I don’t think military personnel. And each time journalists should be anywhere al- these brave men and women have lowed war (sic). I mean, you guys thanked me for conveying their report where our troops are at ... I stories to the folks back home.

If we have learned anything think it’s asinine ... I think media should be abolished from, uh, from Iraq, it should be that more you know reporting.” Hmm. Well, aggressive war coverage is needed, never mind that Joe, himself, was not less. Some tough questions hired to report from the war zone. from the media, like the ones WurAnd never mind that “our” troops zelbacher asked Obama, might from the U.S.A. are not fighting have prevented the abuses at Abu there. And never mind that the Ghraib, or might have prompted casualties in the war are far higher the public to more closely exon the Palestinian side than the amine the need for war.

So Joe, I think you’ve got the Israeli side. Wurzelbacher was expressing a view held by many con- right instincts for reporting. I’m servatives who believe the main- afraid you must learn your craft stream media are pretty close to on the job. You can expect to make traitorous when it comes to mili- some mistakes as you develop from apprentice to journeyman. tary security.

CNN anchor Rick Sanchez Just remember, ask the tough ripped Joe for his lack of polish questions of everyone, including and his failure to appreciate the those you sympathize with. role of the press. Sanchez even went so far as to compare Joe to E-mail columnist Jim Blue at Fidel Castro. Sanchez’s diatribe Jim@JimBlue.com.

JUST BLOWING SMOKE

My Inaugural Oath

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any might have figured out a blogger and columnist that such a by now that Sen. Barack lofty oath is not required of me and Obama was not my first may seem a bit pretentious. I believe that such an oath is choice as president. I necessary, however. have nothing against You see, I do in the man personally, fact hope for the but the policies that success of the presihe outlined during dency of Obama. The his campaign and the United States is in a principles that I hold time of economic and dear do not seem to ethical crisis and it is have much in the way only by the judicious of correspondence. An use of power that I election has been held; believe the president however, my position Tim HIGGINS can hope to be a posidid not carry the day, and Obama won both the popular tive influence on either. It is further election and a sufficient number of my belief that the office of president electoral votes to become president of the United States, while not deof the United States. On Jan. 20, he serving of any special reverence, is took the oath of office and assumed one deserving of my respect, as is the title and responsibilities com- the person who holds that office. I mensurate with that high office. In believe it likely; however, that the the spirit of this peaceful transfer of new administration and I will differ from time to time on how to achieve power, I too will make an oath: I, Tim Higgins, do solemnly the best interests of the country, both swear to preserve, protect and de- in general and in particular.

Unfortunately, too much of the fend the Constitution of the United States to the best of my abilities as rhetoric these days comes out as a citizen. In my attempt to do so, I personal attacks; however, and I for may disagree with the policies put one I am finding this kind of politics forth by the new president. If this of personality and destruction more should be the case, I also swear that and more offensive. Good people are I will not attack the man who is at- capable of making both good and tempting to enact those policies, but bad decisions. It is the obligation of their friends, their supporters and only the policies themselves.

I recognize that this oath may even their detractors to tell them sound familiar, as it is similar to the when they do so. It is absolutely the one that the President Obama just obligation of a reasoned opposition took. I also know that as a citizen, to give credit for good decisions and

oppose those that they feel are bad. I believe that this can be done without insult or personal attack. This does not rule out the use of sarcasm, irony and creative metaphor, which are always available to reasoned debate; but those should be limited to the proposals and not the person.

My oath is to do just that. It is to use the tools of language in a civil discourse to encourage adherence to the principles that I hold dear and that I believe the Founding Fathers espoused when framing the document that our new president just swore to protect and defend. It is my oath to do so in a way that they would approve of (in theory at least, as history has shown us that they could be quite vicious with each other in practice).

As for Congress, I’m afraid that these same rules do not apply. It is my opinion that both parties and both Houses of Congress have betrayed the public trust far too long and far too often to take the gloves off when dealing with them. (Besides, there appears to be no reasoned debate with this rabble.) They are fools and scoundrels who need to be dealt with as such. I will therefore call out those that I deem fitting for a proper pillory. I do at least promise to handle all parties with the equal contempt and disdain that they deserve.

Tim Higgins blogs at the Web site http://justblowingsmoke.blogspot.com.

OPINION

JANUARY 25, 2009

BRIDGE TO DUBAI

The world is a neighborhood

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UBAI — Perhaps Walt Disney East have not only confirmed for us said it best with his popular the increasing intimacy of the world’s Disney World song, “It’s a populations but have also suggested that our metaphor for Small World.” Children the shrinking size of growing up around the the planet may need to world know the tune be changed once again and its lyrics. As young from “community” and parents in the ‘60s and “village” to something ‘70s, we sang along with more like a “neighborour kids even though hood.” Even the smallthe world we knew at ness and intimacy of a that time felt like a very village may be outdated large place. as a metaphor in the In recent years, Dan JOHNSON face of rapid changes, however, we have begrowing interconnectcome increasingly accustomed to the idea of a smaller edness and speed of communications world. It feels smaller in terms of our that characterize our world today.

During the presidential election, I daily interactions. People are traveling more; we think little or nothing was fascinated by the intimacy many about placing a long distance or in- people, including Emirati nationals, ternational telephone call, and for feel toward the United States and the the past decade or so, we have had knowledge they have of our country. the powerful communications tool of Many clearly understood the electhe Internet. All these developments toral college system and the charachave made the world more accessible teristics that accounted for “red” and to nearly everyone, particularly those “blue” states as they were portrayed of us living in open societies. We use on CNN and a host of other national phrases such as the “international and international television netcommunity” and “global village,” to works. They were following the elecconvey this sense that distance is less tion closely and understood the poliimportant today as a factor in our tics and leaders in many of our states.

Scores of people talked to me about communications and interactions.

I was reminded of the shrinking the politics of Ohio and wondered if size of our planet by the recent World the polls were going to be an accurate Economic Forum held in Dubai. The predictor of the election outcome in forum was opened by Sheikh Mo- our state. I’ve met people in Dubai hammed bin Rahshid Al Maktoum, and Abu Dhabi who contributed to vice president and prime minister of the political campaigns as though the United Arab Emirates, with the they were U.S. citizens.

The shrinking of our world from words, “We live in a global village.”

He went on to say that “Global econo- this large, unknown place to something mies are one unit.” We have no better more akin to a global “neighborhood” illustration of this than the current where nearly everyone knows the busifinancial crisis that has crossed inter- ness of everyone else has profound imnational borders and time zones as plications for the United States as well as for our states and individual cities though they never existed.

Our recent travels and experi- like Toledo. I might be wrong, but my ences in Asia, Europe and the Middle sense is that the other countries of the

world know us a lot better than we know them. If that is true, it puts us as Americans at a great disadvantage in many respects. For example, our lack of knowledge of other countries puts us at a significant disadvantage in international business. Knowing how to conduct business transactions in other cultures is almost a prerequisite for business success today. The marketplace is truly transnational and for many businesses, our customers may be in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Europe. Being a good neighbor is just good business. Being a good neighbor, however, means taking the time to know and understand those living next door or just around the corner.

Yesterday, Elaine and I were at one of the scores of super malls in Dubai.

We stopped at one of the kiosks in the corridor to find attractive, well-packaged cookies under the label of “Famous Amos.” A few years ago, we met the founder and owner of the Famous Amos company at a mutual friend’s home in Toledo. I was delighted and excited to see this local product on the shelves in one of the largest malls in the world. To put this product on the shelf in Dubai, however, takes knowledge of international marketing and knowledge of business operations here.

More importantly, it first takes the vision and determination to understand and make contact with our neighbors in this new global neighborhood.

Seeing Famous Amos cookies here in Dubai made us feel closer to home.

The truth is, we are close to home. We are right in the “neighborhood.”

Dan Johnson is president emeritus of the University of Toledo and is currently serving as provost and chief operations officer of Zayed University in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He can be contacted at Dan.johnson@zu.ac.ae.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Reflections on Inauguration Day As the 44th president of the United States takes office, we face crises in foreign, domestic and economic matters. Our international reputation has been battered.

Our faith in government has been dashed. Our treasury has been mortgaged. Our personal wallets have been emptied. Our collective soul has been ravaged. Our belief in the future has been dimmed.

Through it all, we have but one clear salvation: Our hope for a better tomorrow.

The election of Barack Obama is a clear sign that we as a people can see a better future. To have a black American take the reins of power is a testament to our ability to create a more equitable and just society, albeit just one milestone in our long-shared journey.

We have tremendous challenges ahead on so many fronts that it blurs our ability to see the solutions that will lead to better days. While a bipartisan approach to

solving our problems is needed, we must still remember that an open mind is essential, and civil debate is paramount. Let us recognize as we debate our future and fight for our beliefs, that we must find compromise that shares the burdens and sacrifices. If we are to have a brighter future and re-make America, no longer can we allow our differences to stop debate and create hatred and distrust.

The energy and enthusiasm that comes from the greatest transfer of power in the history of the world, the beginning of a new presidency, must be harnessed to focus us on common ground and create the framework for a renaissance of the American nation.

We all share in the responsibility and must remember that our president is but one man. Certainly he is very important as we move forward, but he will surely fail if we don’t work hard to create better futures in our own homes and communities.

STEVEN FLAGG, Toledo

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GUEST COLUMN

A living wage M

y proposal to provide a living wage to every worker whose employer receives a contract, loan or tax break from Lucas County has a lot of people talking this week. Unfortunately, there has been some fear mongering about my proposal, especially from my critics on the far right wing of the local Republican Party establishment.

So, let’s talk first about what this proposal won’t do: This resolution won’t affect those Ben who choose not to do business with Lucas County; it won’t apply to small, family businesses, and it won’t apply to seasonal employees, temporary employees or interns.

What my living-wage proposal will do, however, is ensure that those larger corporations who come to the taxpayers for a contract or tax break pay their workers a reasonable wage — about $8.50 per hour — or a little more than $1 more than the current federal minimum wage.

It’s not an outrageous demand.

In fact, I wish today’s economic climate allowed us to set the wage at an even higher rate. However, in the midst of the deep Bush recession, I felt $8.50 per hour was a prudent baseline to help lift people out of poverty.

My proposal will also mandate that an employer offer health insurance coverage to its workers at no more than 15 percent of the workers’ monthly wage. That’s the right thing to do from a moral and fiscal perspective.

The economics of the livingwage proposal is simple. If Lucas County awards a contract and the employer pays poverty-level wages without health care, that worker will simply turn to other public assistance — like food stamps, Medicaid and other benefits — just to survive.

Taxpayers will get cheap labor on the front end, but will pay for an expensive and time-consuming bureaucracy on the back end just to keep that employee and his or her family at a minimum standard of living.

On the other hand, if Lucas County requires that same employer to pay a living wage to its

workers and provide a health care option, taxpayers will get the same amount of labor without having to subsidize all the additional welfare costs for workers and their families.

Even better, because workers will be able to support their families on this wage, they’ll be able to go out and spend a little more, contributing to an economy that desperately needs spending activity right now.

But even more important than the KONOP solid economic arguments is the powerful moral argument to be made for a living wage. More than a century ago, the Catholic Church issued a papal-encyclical calling for a living wage. People of all faiths recognize the value of work and preach a message of economic justice for all.

More than 40 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. said that “a true revolution of values will soon look uneasily on the glaring contrast of poverty and wealth.”

Since King spoke those words, the gap between the rich and poor has grown.

In fact, of all the Bush administration failures, perhaps the greatest is that the wage gap between the rich and the poor grew to record levels in the past eight years. The middle class is evaporating, and the deepening economic recession that could further drive apart those with plenty and those without.

Unfortunately, in many ways, the economic crisis we are in right now is the product of a national attitude that’s valued easy wealth over hard work. But those times are quickly coming to an end. The residents of our community are not afraid to roll up their sleevs and get to work, but it’s up to all of us to ensure that their work is truly valued.

If government, on behalf of working families, does not step up and guarantee that taxpayer dollars aren’t spent on poverty-level wages, who will?

Ben Konop is a Lucas County commissioner. Contact him at bkonop@co.lucas.oh.us or via phone at (419)-213-2133.

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COMMUNITY

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT

By Brandi Barhite TOLEDO FREE PRESS SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR bbarhite@toledofreepress.com

For the first time in several years, a new office building is under construction in Downtown Toledo. By Labor Day, United Way will be able to call the structure its new home.

In addition to the jobs the $4.9 million project is generating, the environmental efforts under way to make the building green will help United Way save money and be more responsive to the community.

“It is more critical than ever that we build this new building,” said Bill Kitson, president and CEO of United Way. “Every day we remain in this old building, we are losing money for the community. The quicker we can get in there, the quicker we can become more efficient, the more money we are going to have to help people.”

According to Rudolph|Libbe, the construction of the new United Way building brings with it 200 construction jobs, not including other local jobs resulting from increased local material production. SSOE, along with Rudolph|Libbe and The Collaborative architects, are donating the time and money necessary to obtain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification (LEED). The fee just to apply for certification is $500.

While this project has not directly created jobs at SSOE, the design for the new facility is being completed by the staff in its Downtown Toledo offices, according to SSOE president and CEO Tony Damon. Beyond the revenue impact of this project, the company values the opportunity to be part of a significant building effort in the Downtown area — not far from SSOE’s headquarters, he said.

“For SSOE, the United Way project’s economic impact is not measured only in SSOE jobs, but also in the part we played in creating a structure that will be an example of how a sustainable building can gen-

Building facts ■ The two-story building will be 25,000 square feet.

■ The building will be brick, stone veneer and glass.

■ The project will create about 200 construction jobs.

Timeline:

■ Concrete foundations, loadbearing masonry and structural steel to be constructed during the winter months.

■ Structural steel will be completed in April.

■ Building shell will be enclosed in late June.

■ Building will be complete in early September.

Green elements:

■ Orientation of the buildings for daylight harvesting.

■ High-efficiency walls, roof, glass, lights and ballasts.

■ Recycled materials used.

■ 75 percent of construction waste material to be recycled.

■ Rain garden will filter and mitigate the site’s storm water before the water enters the storm sewer.

■ Low-flow plumbing fixtures.

■ The roof will be white to reduce solar heat gain.

■ 4 1/2 inches of rigid insulation for the roof.

Source: United Way erate community growth and economic well-being while minimizing the impact on the environment.”

The green efforts being taken include orientation of the building for daylight harvesting; high-efficiency walls, roof and glass; recycled materials used in construction; 75 percent of construction-waste material to be recycled; low-flow plumbing fixtures, waterless urinals; high efficiency lights and ballasts; a white roof to reduce solar heat gain; and 4 and one-half inches of rigid insulation for the roof.

Additionally, the building will include sensors that turn off lights when they’re not needed; the new building will not create light pollution with floodlights and all woods products are coming from certified environmentally managed forests.

“Designing buildings to be energy-efficient and respecting the environment are all things that we as architects have a professional responsibility to present to our clients,” said Dan Tabor, architect and partner at The Collaborative. “We felt so strongly about this approach that we at The Collaborative Inc., along with our team from Rudolph|Libbe and SSOE are donating our time and expenses toward the LEED certification process as part of the project. This is our gift to United Way of Greater Toledo and what it represents.”

Gary F. Haas, vice president, contracts administration and labor relations at Rudolph|Libbe, said this is the first project in the area being completed, designed and built using Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM utilizes 3-D imaging and saves on cost, time and paper.

Haas said the project’s challenges include the small site; its location on a main thoroughfare in Downtown; construction starting in the winter; and the aggressive schedule.

“We were proud to build the first building, and we are equally proud to build the new one. There have been many advances in energy-efficient and environmentally friendly construction materials and technology since the first building was constructed.

This new building is the right thing to do for the environment.”

United Way unveiled its plan for a new building in August and immediately faced opposition from those who wanted to preserve the 40-year-old building.

The new office is being built on the employee parking lot at the southwest corner of Jackson and Superior streets. Kitson said the current building will be closed when

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United Way makes way for energy-efficient building

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CONSTRUCTION CREWS DIG THE FIRST HOLE IN THE GROUND ON JAN. 21.

the new structure is completed, although a timetable for its demolition has not been set.

“We continue to meet about what happens to this building; we continue with our ultimate plans that we think this building will come down, but we are not prepared to say today on this date this is what will happen,” he said.

Kitson said moving is imperative because United Way no longer wants to be a landlord to other nonprofits.

United Way is losing money because of the low tenant occupancy, and it is estimated the aging building needs millions of dollars in repairs.

“It is our intention to close the building when we move, so we have

informed the tenants that this fall there will be a closing date and to be prepared for it,” Kitson said.

The 11 remaining tenants were given a portion of $25,000, which was originally intended for them to put toward working with professional real estate firms, who have since offered to perform that service for free.

“The cost of the new building does not come from the annual campaign; those are two entirely separate issues and in fact, if there is a little bit of a silver lining, it is a good time to build a building,” Kitson said. “The costs we had going in continue to drop for what a new building will cost us ... lo and behold, it is the perfect time to be borrowing.”

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DEVELOPMENT

FOX Toledo to distribute free smoke detectors Jan. 23

Contractor defends United Way proposal

By Brandi Barhite TOLEDO FREE PRESS SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR bbarhite@toledofreepress.com

Pete Douglas, president of The Douglas Company, said Jan. 19 that he never wanted to hurt United Way and he respects the nonprofit’s right to do what it believes is best. Douglas sent two e-mails to Toledo Free Press after a story was published Jan. 15 about Mayor Carty Finkbeiner rallying tenants of the United Way building at a meeting Jan. 9 to save the structure.

Tenants were told by Douglas and Bruce Rumpf, president and CEO of Job1USA, about plans to save the United Way building, which the United Way board rejected.

“I do not want to hurt the United Way, which does good in our community, and respect their right to do what they think is best with their building, but got involved at Bruce Rumpf ’s request and believe they are wasting community funds on a new building, while destroying an architecturally significant building,” Douglas stated in an e-mail.

Also at the Jan. 9 meeting, Toledo Blade publisher John Robinson Block spoke via speakerphone to the tenants. Block shared his feelings about Downtown renovation and not demolishing significant buildings.

In an e-mail, Douglas said Bill Kitson, president and CEO of United Way, made some misstatements.

“Our written proposal of approximately $1.9 million included a new roof, all heating and cooling work required for functionality and by their engineering report and provisions to safely ‘mothball’ unused space

for future or existing tenants. The interior spaces proposed were new, modern, and energy efficient. Because is not fair to compare a 25,000 square foot building to a 100,000 square foot building, we kept additional floors as a separate price as an alternate to accommodate other tenants. Costs of ownership would have been reduced significantly, in line with a new building.”

Also in an e-mail, Douglas stated: “We had/have a developer willing to buy/rent, but never got to that point in discussions, noting The Eyde Company had an interest.

Douglas said this was communicated in writing in response to United Way’s letter on Dec. 22 using a lack of developer as an excuse for rejecting the proposal. Toledo Free Press has requested this documentation. The Eyde Company could not be reached for comment Jan. 20.

“New construction is expensive, which is why my construction company renovates and updates its offices rather than build new,” Douglas wrote. “Other major competitors of mine, Rudolph|Libbe and Lathrop as examples, do likewise.”

In a statement to Toledo Free Press last fall, Steve Stranahan wrote, “As a family member, past president and board member of The Stranahan Foundation, I have been aware of the United Way building’s difficulties going back five years or more. The original justification for the building was to provide savings in facility expense for United Way and its agencies and to enhance collaboration among those agencies. Neither of these objectives are now possible due to the building’s deterioration and the changing nature and growth of many of the original agency users.”

By Aya Khalil TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER news@toledofreepress.com

Toledo Fire and Rescue Department is teaming with FOX Toledo to distribute free smoke detectors in the Toledo area.

Due to the increase of fire fatalities in town, FOX Toledo will hand out smoke detectors at the Toledo Fire and Rescue Headquarters, station No. 1 on Jan. 23.

Any Toledo resident with proof of residency may drop in from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.to pick up a new smoke detector.

Two small children were killed Jan. 21 due to a house fire.

“It just seems like we were hearing more about that this year than ever before. We saw an opportunity to help get the word out that most fire departments distribute free fire detectors. That’s what we’re trying to accomplish,” said Betsy Russell, creative services director of “Just You Watch FOX Toledo.”

Russell said fire departments usually hand out free smoke detectors, including Rossford, Perrysburg and Sylvania. All the residents have to do is stop by their fire departments and they will be helped.

They are given out to those who “aren’t able to purchase smoke detectors or if you’re not sure you have one that’s fully working,” Russell said.

Station No. 1 is located at 545 N. Huron St. in Downtown Toledo.

FOX Toledo News will be live in air on Jan. 23 at the fire department to raise awareness and hand out the detectors.

“The most important thing for people to understand is this is a free service that cities in our area offer and people should take advantage of,” Russell said. “Smoke detectors really do save lives.”

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PizzaPapalis Taverna is bringing a taste of Chicago to Downtown Toledo.

“Our mission statement from day one has been to make the best pizza in America,” said Joe Sheena, one of the owners.

The restaurant, a project three years in the making, will open Feb. 2 at 519 Monroe St., contiguous to Fifth Third Field.

Sheena said he is confident the restaurant will do well.

“We believe in what we do. People have to eat. Our product is unique enough that I think we will draw attention to it ... I get people e-mailing me all the time telling us how excited they are about us opening up,” he said.

The Toledo PizzaPapalis Taverna will be the first one outside Michigan.

“Our deep-dish pizza is unique; you’d have to go to Chicago to see the same type of product,” he said.

The deep dish pizza makes 50 percent of menu sales.

Some other menu items include thin-crust pizza, homemade calzones, Stromboli (oven-baked sandwiches), flat bread sandwiches, pizza entrees, soups and salads.

Prices on the menu are moderate, Sheena said.

“If you get a large deep-dish pizza, you’re going to feed four people out of that. It’s not one of those standard deep-dish pizzas where you order a large and feed two people,” he said.

Sheena said a lot of time is taken to make sure the pizza is made right.

“From the ingredients that we use to the way our ovens cook the pizzas, to the way even our refrigeration’s set up to make sure our dough is held at the absolute best conditions possible [and] even to the pans that we use, which are seasoned,” he said.

Having the restaurant adjacent to the ball park will be an advantage in that people will drop by to eat before a game and after the game, Sheena said.

The field can be seen from the second floor of the restaurant.

“We have five windows that we went to great lengths to try to get, and I will have to say that the Mud Hens themselves, the managing group over there, were phenomenal in allowing us to do this. They’ve been great partners to us,” he said.

On game days, 10 percent of the restaurant’s proceeds will be donated to the Helping Hens.

Sheena said 90 positions at PizzaPapalis Taverna were filled in nine days.

“We’re happy to be in this community,” Sheena said. “Here are some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met.”

The restaurant has a capacity of 275. A bar area will be included, as well as 20 flat screen TVs throughout the restaurant, Sheena said.

The other owners are Mark Sheena, Tom Stegeman and George Krcek.

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Businesses turn to DIY fundraising

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iven the economic environment, 2009 will hold on Foundations, 2002). In hard economic times, inviting challenges for the charities hosting special events customers to celebrate with a business while highlighting and the businesses supporting them. How can its philanthropic investment into a community may help maintain the relationship when tempted to nonprofit organizations make galas, dinners try a new vendor because they are cheaper. and other events cost-efficient yet truly speEmployees also become more loyal to cial? How should a business decide which a company when they are made aware of fundraisers to support when its philanthropic their company’s community investment. budget has decreased by 25 to 30 percent?

The National Benchmark Study also reDo It Yourself (DIY) fundraising is the veals that employees with a positive view answer. Rather than filling sponsor tables of of their company’s philanthropic invest10 at a charity gala, businesses can turn one ments are four times more likely to be truly of their regular events into a fundraising event loyal employees than those who do not. In for a charity. An annual business celebration times when companies are increasingly such as a dinner, picnic or golf outing can add opportunities to raise funds. These events, Christine SENACK forced to demand more of their employees, known as third-party fundraisers, are becoming increas- company-wide celebrations certainly can boost morale. ingly accepted by nonprofit organizations with good reason. However, combining these events with a purpose or a These events cost a nonprofit organization little to nothing, cause that clearly reveals the impact the company has in so the funds received from the business can go directly to the community also can increase employees’ fidelity.

Businesses interested in third-party fundraising programs versus paying catering, floral and entertainment invoices. Business managers already included the basic should always approach the charity of choice at the beevent costs in their annual budget. So there is very little ad- ginning of the project. The nonprofit organization may ditional cost for the business to turn its annual event into an have helpful advice on how to make the event profitable, and it will need to make a decision if it is a good match opportunity to support a favorite cause.

Creating a DIY fundraiser also gives the business for its mission as well. Many charities will require a conownership of the event. The hosting business becomes tract if you are planning to use their name in association the lead sponsor, and vendors and associate businesses with the event. While it is a good idea to expect no assisbecome supporting sponsors. The hosting business tance from the charity, it might be able to offer volunteer chooses whom to invite to the event, perhaps including help, signage, brochures, a speaker or entertainment for employees, family members, customers and vendors. a third-party fundraising event.

Do It Yourself or third-party fundraising is an increasBusiness philanthropy is powerful in presenting an image in the community of goodwill, care and support, ingly popular way for businesses to offer financial support but one of the most important aspects of business phi- to charities with the charity having no fiduciary responsibility and little to no staff involvement. lanthropy is often overlooked: loyalty.

“Customers with a favorable impression of a company’s philanthropy are three times more likely to be loyal Christine Senack is a Toledo-based consultant helping customers than those who have less favorable perceptions nonprofit organizations and businesses work smarter toabout a company’s philanthropic efforts,” according to the gether for the greater good of the community.

National Benchmark Study on Measuring the Value of Connect with her on www.facebook.com or follow her at Corporate Philanthropy (Walker Information and Council www.twitter.com/csenack.

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HEALTH CARE

St. Vincent Mercy offers first trimester screenings

By Lori Golaszewski TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER news@toledofreepress.com

Expectant mothers in the early stages of pregnancy have an opportunity to undergo a screening to assess their risk of having a baby with Down syndrome, other chromosomal abnormalities and congenital heart defects thanks to a prenatal test that recently became available at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.

The first trimester screening, offered to pregnant women between 11 and 14 weeks, consists of a simple blood test and an ultrasound called a nuchal translucency, which measures the amount of fluid at the back of the baby’s neck. Babies with abnormalities tend to accumulate more fluid at the back of their neck during the first trimester.

When combined, the ultrasound and blood test, along with a measurement taken of the baby’s nasal bone, result in a 95 percent detection rate (with a 2 percent false positive rate) of pregnancies that have an increased risk for developing chromosomal abnor-

malities such as Down syndrome, according to Dr. Sriram Perni, director of maternal-fetal Medicine at St. Vincent.

Down syndrome, a common genetic disorder that is caused by an extra chromosome, can result in congenital heart defects and mental retardation. Down syndrome cannot be prevented, but it can be detected before a child is born.

“The great thing is, it’s not just a Down syndrome test,” said Perni, who offers the screening with Dr. Claudel Jean-Pierre.

“The first trimester screening test is a very good screening test for all forms of chromosomal abnormalities, of which Down syndrome may be one. It’s also a very good screening test for certain types of birth defects, specifically congenital heart defects, which happen to be one of the biggest killers of kids around the world, and they’re very hard to diagnose in many situations, he said “Other things it helps identify is certain genetic conditions that may be transmitted in families, certain types of fetal syndromes, and it is the only accurate screening test for

any of these conditions in people with twins.”

The first trimester screening is an optional prenatal test, but it is recommended by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which advises “that all pregnant women, regardless of their age, consider less invasive screening options for assessing their risk for Down syndrome.”

The first trimester screening has no risks to the baby or mother, Perni said. Like other screening tests, the first trimester screening does not diagnose Down syndrome and other abnormalities, Dr. Perni said. Rather, it assesses a baby’s risk for these conditions and can help determine if a mother should undergo further diagnostic testing, such as an amniocentesis, to determine if the baby is really affected.

“We have to bear in mind that this is just a screening test. It doesn’t diagnose anything,” Perni said. “That’s very important, because we’re by no means saying that the screening says you have Down syndrome or you don’t. It just screens those populations that may be at risk.”

Maternal-Fetal Medicine at The Toledo Hospital offers a test called Early Screen, which is a blood test combined with an 11-13 week ultrasound exam.

It can estimate an expectant mother’s chance of having a baby with common chromosome conditions, such as Down syndrome, Trisomy-18 or Trisomy-13.

In addition to this test, The Toledo Hospital provides comprehensive care and services for high-risk pregnancies, including: ■ Co-managed obstetric care ■ Prenatal consultations ■ Genetic counseling and diagnosis ■ Fetal assessment and therapy ■ Diabetes management ■ Maternal transport.

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West Toledo bookstore offers used prices, trade credits TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER news@toledofreepress.com

A new bookstore in West Toledo is offering gently used books at prices that are easy on the pocketbook. Located at 3237 Sylvania Ave. just east of Secor Road, Book Cents

carries a wide selection of paperback and hardback books in all categories, owner Marilyn Leach said.

“It’s a small store packed with lots and lots of books,” she said. “We offer a wide variety, and they’re very inexpensive.”

Leach offers customers a chance to recycle their books by giving

them trade-in credit on the books they bring in. Leach said she gladly keeps a copy of the credit receipt on file at the store, so that customers don’t have to worry about taking it with them and misplacing it.

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Super Bowl coach set to make history T

Our new government representatives aphe new possessor of the nation’s highest pear to symbolize hope that seems to have office has game.

We know President Barack Obama renewed the American spirit. That, too, is an aficionado of athletics. He has some filters down to the athletic world where Obama, the 44th president of hoops skill, some hops, and what the United States, will surely better way for him to utilize stress observe the 43rd annual Super reduction therapy?

Bowl on Feb. 1.

Bowling is out at the White On that stage, in front of milHouse. The installation of a new lions of people, as was our first basketball court is on its way. An black president, there will be a occasional game of H-O-R-Syoung coach who will attempt E, a little one-on-one or maybe to become only the second black even a pickup game will get on coach to win a Super Bowl. the president’s daily docket from Dave WOOLFORD Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin, 36, time to time. is the youngest coach to reach the A number of athletes attended the inauguration on Jan. 20, in- Super Bowl, where his Steelers will battle the cluding Muhammad Ali, Dave Winfield, Arizona Cardinals.

“It’s natural to link the inauguration with Dikembe Mutombo, Tiger Woods and Tomlin becoming the third African-AmerEarvin “Magic” Johnson.

It was Johnson who said he would be ican head coach in the Super Bowl because honored to shoot some hoops with Obama. you see the spirit of change is real, change is When pressed further as to whether he here,” said Ray Anderson, the National Footmight even trade elbows with the new presi- ball League’s vice president of football opdent to the point that pain could be inflicted, erations, recently told the Los Angeles Times.

Johnson, with his always-infectious smile, “Positive change excites all of us.”

Tomlin follows Chicago coach Lovie Smith said, “I’ll take it easy on him if he takes it and the recently retired Tony Dungy as the easy on my taxes.”

We know Obama has publicly supported only other black coaches to reach the Super a college football playoff, some saying it ulti- Bowl. Dungy’s Indianapolis Colts beat Smith’s mately swung the election in his favor. (That’s Bears in Super Bowl XLI. Let’s make one thing perfectly clear. a joke, folks.)

But while we try not to mix church and Tomlin in no way wants to compare the task state, let’s hope we also stay away from polit- confronting him with that which awaits the ical affairs and athletics. Let’s give the tyranny new commander in chief.

“What we are doing here today pales in that is the Bowl Championship Series a presicomparison to what’s going on in our nation’s dential pardon for now.

Capitol with President Obama’s inauguration,” Tomlin said at a news conference Jan. 20 that he delayed an hour to avoid conflicting with the inauguration. “As a citizen, as a parent, the hope that he sells and we buy in, that he potentially is going to bring to the table, is exciting.

The hope for the future, for our children is exciting. I am as excited about that as I am about anything going on right now.”

Steelers owner Dan Rooney also endorsed Obama and presented him with the game ball from the Steelers’ semifinal playoff victory against Baltimore. Obama confessed during a campaign stop in Pittsburgh in August that he rooted for the Steelers while growing up in Hawaii and would be a Steelers fan today, “if I didn’t live in Chicago.”

It didn’t take long for T-shirt slogan novelists to jump on the Obama-Tomlin connection. The latest cotton concoction consists of Tomlin’s face over Obama’s slogan, “Yes We Can!” Former Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams, the only black quarterback to win a Super Bowl (with the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXII in 1988), also recently assessed the topic of Tomlin’s accomplishment just two years after the Dungy-Smith Super Bowl encounter.

“I think it speaks volumes to the fact that, with Obama going in as the president and his slogan being, ‘Yes we can,’ given the opportunity, yes, we can [too],” said Williams, a Tampa Bay Buccaneers executive. “I played in the Super Bowl 21 years ago and [no black quarterback] has won it since. So Mike has an opportunity, within a three-year period, to have two black coaches win the Super Bowl, which I think is significant.”

Tomlin is in his second year as the Steelers’ head coach, hired away from Minnesota in

TOMLIN 2007, where he was the defensive coordinator.

It was while he was the wide receivers coach at Arkansas State 10 years ago that Tomlin told his mother he planned to be an NFL head coach at the age of 35.

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BGSU’s Clawson coached Super Bowl talent

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hile many of us were huddled around television sets Jan. 18, new BGSU head football coach Dave Clawson was hard at work.

Clawson is in the midst of a recruiting season, and a handful of potential Falcons were on campus for a visit.

Clawson and his group of young men did take a moment to check Ryan out the NFC Championship game between the Cardinals and the Eagles. Then one recruit asked, “Did you ever coach any guys that are in the NFL?” Clawson simply answered, “Yes, a few.”

For those who don’t know, Clawson’s previous job was as offensive coordinator at the University of Tennessee. However, the NFL talent he is speaking of did not come from his time with the Volunteers.

One of his earliest coaching jobs was at the University of Villanova, where he was an assistant. Clawson

helped mold current Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Brian Finneran and Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westbrook during his time with the Wildcats. After spending most of the 1990s at Fordham University, Clawson became the head coach of the University of Richmond.

His time with the Spiders was where his NFL web of talent beFOWLER came complete.

“I certainly had a number of players at Richmond that could have helped us at Tennessee,” he said.

One of them included current Arizona Cardinals running back Tim Hightower. The 6-foot-1, 225pound beast of a back was an incoming freshman when Clawson arrived at Richmond, and though he didn’t recruit him, coach knew he had a special player.

“Right away, he was somebody that impressed me with his toughness,” Clawson said.

season, but now Hightower was earning a more prominent role in the backfield.

“He’d score a 30-40-yard touchdown, and two plays later, he would be running down the kickoff, breaking up the wedge,” Clawson said.

Hightower rushed for more than 700 yards his sophomore season with the Spiders and found the end zone nine times. He followed that up with a seven-touchdown season his junior year, while rushing for more than 800 yards and 250 yards receiving.

“He was a good back for three years but became a great back his senior year,” Clawson said. “A lot of that was just through his offseason dedication.”

Clawson would have to watch Hightower’s senior season from a distance after accepting the offensive coordinator job at Tennessee.

What he missed was remarkable.

In his senior season at Richmond, Hightower rushed for more than 1,900 yards, scoring 20 touchdowns. He also caught three

Clawson contemplated where to play him. With his size and agility, Hightower could either be utilized as a small fullback or a large tailback. Instead of choosing one or the other, Clawson turned Hightower into a hybrid: a runCLAWSON ning back and fullback, in addition to helping out on special teams.

“Tim really impressed us with his versatility,” Clawson said.

“But it was more so his willingness and want to do anything to help the team.”

Hightower’s hunger to help the Spiders earned him playing time as a true freshman. Though he only rushed for 160-plus yards, Hightower also racked up more than 150 yards receiving in a limited offensive role.

The juggling of several positions would continue his sophomore

touchdowns with more than 200 yards receiving.

“He’s talented,” Clawson said.

“But as much as any player I’ve ever coached, he has willed himself to be a great football player.”

Back in Bowling Green, sitting in front of the television set watching the Eagles and Cardinals fight for the right to play for the Super Bowl, Clawson soaked up the moment.

“It’s exciting,” Clawson said.

“There is the NFC Championship game and the two starting tailbacks I coached.”

Clawson said he shot some text messages to Hightower at the beginning of the season. He plans on shooting a few more in the days leading up to the Super Bowl. In the meantime, the BGSU football coach is going to keep his eye out for a special delivery.

“He was going to send me an Arizona Cardinals hat,” Clawson said.

“I’m still waiting on it.”

Ryan Fowler is the weekend sports anchor at NBC 24 and can be reached at bgsualum03@hotmail.com.

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Unscrambling who will win F

or most people, the inundation Jackson and the Minnesota Vikings. â– Kurt Warner and the Arizona of Super Bowl coverage can be Cardinals beat Matt Ryan and the too much.

Atlanta Falcons.

The two weeks be■Philip Rivers tween the conference and the San Diego championships and Chargers beat Peyton the big games can inManning and the Involve so many story dianapolis Colts. lines that by kickoff ■Chad Pennington everyone knows the and the Miami Dolbackup punter’s diphins lost to Joe Flacco etary habits. and the Baltimore RaThis is my time to shine. It is my best Matt SUSSMAN vens. ■Roethlisberger and chance to create a theory, based on the quarterback’s the Pittsburgh Steelers beat Rivers and name, that will predict who will the Chargers. ■McNabb and the Eagles beat win the Super Bowl.

Let me take a step back. Three Eli Manning and the defending years ago, when the Pittsburgh champion New York Giants. â– Warner and the Cardinals Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL, I noticed a pattern beat Jake Delhomme and the Caroin every playoff game. The quarter- lina Panthers. â– Flacco and the Ravens beat back whose last name was worth more in a game of Scrabble won Kerry Collins and the Tennessee all but one game leading up to the Titans. â– Warner and the Cardinals beat Super Bowl.

This was like discovering the McNabb and the Eagles. â– Roethlisberger and the Steelers wheel, electricity and a cure for beat Flacco and the Ravens. cancer all in one.

If you kept track, that’s a 9-1 reThere was no way the Seahawks would have lost to the Steelers be- cord for the alphabetically lower cause Matt Hasselback’s last name quarterback. This, of course, leaves was worth 21 Scrabble points, while Warner and Roethlisberger in the Ben Roethlisberger’s last name was Super Bowl, and conventional wisdom dictates that the Cardinals only worth 20.

In fact, I even took it a step fur- should win the championship. If ther, saying the Seahawks would one wants to take this a step further, they can take the first letter of each win by that very score, 21-20.

Now, while this was wholly quarterback’s name and its place in incorrect (the Steelers were the the alphabet. “W� is the 23rd letter, team that scored 21, while Seattle while “R� is the 18th letter. So maybe only scored 10), the point is that a sound prediction is that the Cardia couple of major news outlets in nals win 23-18.

But wait — the last time we Seattle and Los Angeles mentioned my theory during the admittedly used this logic, we were flat wrong.

Roethlisberger was supposed to slow news week.

With Roethlisberger back in the lose Super Bowl XL, according to Super Bowl, it was time to find a a crackpot theory, so maybe he new theory, and this time the pat- also bucks the trend and leads the tern is much simpler and doesn’t re- Steelers to another win, scoring 23 quire the tedious task of calculating points, while the other team scores numbers using a formula invented half of the losing team’s projected total (9). Or maybe Warner gets

by Hasbro.

To discover who will win Super hurt in the first play of the game; Bowl XLIII, you just need to know backup Matt Leinart has to play the the alphabet. Let’s look at each game; the Steelers win and the alplayoff game to date and how the phabet theory holds true yet again quarterback whose last name was when Arizona’s “W� quarterback lower in the alphabet (closer to turns quickly into an “L.� “Z�) fared: ■Donovan McNabb and the Matt Sussman blogs at www.toledo Philadelphia Eagles beat Tarvaris freepress.com.

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ach year, I await the North more usable power. Both are exAmerican International Auto tremely comfortable to drive, and Show in Detroit with great an- each has the controls within easy reach. I give a slight ticipation. I imagine edge in dependability this anticipation is to the Chevy. I do so common for most because the Taurus is gearheads. This year’s new and has not been show will be a little in service as long. more subdued than in Traditionally, the the past. Nonetheless, Taurus has had a low like most shows of the repair incidence, and past, it will showcase I imagine that will several prototype vecontinue. hicles. The prototype Nick SHULTZ Mid-size car: vehicles are fun to look at, but they are impractical, and Fun to drive, 33 miles per gallon, if most were put into actual produc- plus great to look at, the Chevrolet tion, they would most likely be out of Malibu is my choice in the midsize car range. It gets two miles per my price range.

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Honorable Mention: The Mini F150. Fuel mileage is 20 percent better this year than last, and the Cooper has great sex appeal and available features make this a desir- 34 mpg. Dodge Challenger Hemi able choice. Ford has redesigned the is a sports car for the ages. BMW frame and made the quietest truck Z4 — buy it in red and you will on the market even quieter. The probably get a speeding ticket sitfour-door version of the F150 has a ting at a stop light; it’s that sleek. completely flat floor in the rear pas- Ford Mustang GT 500 is Carol senger area, which allows for easy Shelby’s latest muscle car, and all I storage. The rear seats fold neatly out can say is “wow.” of the way, increasing the storage capacity even more. All of the features Nick Shultz is an instructor of autoavailable on this truck, coupled with motive technologies at Owens Comthe low incidence of repair and good munity College. He is an arbitrator fuel mileage, separate this truck from for the Better Business Bureau who specializes in cases involving the its competitors.

Full-size car: This is a very Ohio and Michigan Lemon laws. tough choice. I narrowed it down to He is a certified master automotive the Chevrolet Impala and the Ford technician by ASE, General Motors Taurus. Both vehicles are moder- and Ford Motor Company. Shultz, a ately priced and get excellent fuel Toledo native, will take automotive mileage. The Ford has a quieter ride technical questions from readers at than the Chevy, but the Chevy has letters@toledofreepress.com.

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The HP2g vehicle, developed by Horse Power Sales in Napoleon, is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit’s Cobo Center. The show ends Jan. 25. The HP2g is an alternative energy version of a 1987 Ford Mustang that runs on E-85 ethanol fuel and gets up to 110 miles per gallon, according to inventor Douglas Palmear.

“I have developed a revolutionary alternative energy solution that will reduce our reliance on foreign oil and keep our environment clean,” said Palmear, who cites years of working on engines with his late father in developing the vehicle. The HP2g is equipped with a V8 engine with 400 horsepower and 500 foot pounds of torque that was assembled in America with American auto parts made by American workers, according to Palmear.

The mileage performance verification was determined in a cross country road test when Palmear drove the HP2g in a 4,000-mile round trip from Toledo to Las Vegas to attend the 2008 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association Show in October.

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More than 200 high school students from Northwest Ohio explored careers within the automotive industry with a visit to General Motors headquarters and the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The high school students from Penta Career Center, Start, Woodward and Whitmer high schools attended the GM/North American International Auto Show Education Day on a charter bus trip sponsored by Owen Community College.

The Jan. 21 trip was part of the college’s Automotive Service Educational Program sponsored in partnership with GM. The students visited GM’s Renaissance Center in the morning, meeting with executives and service managers about career opportunities in the auto industry. In the afternoon, they attended the International Auto Show with more than 700 vehicles on display at Detroit’s Cobo Center.

The annual Automotive Education Day is supported through a federal grant designed to create educational learning opportunities for students.

“It’s a great opportunity for high school students to be exposed to educational opportunities and career choices in the automotive field,” said Tracy Campbell, chairman of transportation technologies at Owens.

— Duane Ramsey

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Suites and special seating are sold out at the renovated Savage Arena and are selling quickly for the new Downtown arena.

Sources for both facilities have reported that it hasn’t been easy, but the local business community is responding well, despite current economic conditions.

“We have the right balance for the community based on research we’ve done,” said Joe Napoli, president of Toledo Arena Sports Inc., referring to the total number of suites at the new Downtown arena, Fifth Third Field, UT’s Glass Bowl and Savage Arena.

Napoli reported having sold 17 of 20 suites and is in discussion for the final three. The company plans to hold two to four suites for rentals at individual events and games similar to the three suites rented at Fifth Third Field. The company has sold 800 club seats, surpassing the goal of 650 and will probably cap it at 850, Napoli said.

“We’re very pleased with the results so far. We like to be optimistic that we will sell the naming rights before the arena opens this fall.”

Napoli reported Toledo Arena Sports Inc. is still negotiating with three companies for the naming rights, but declined to identify them.

He said the rights will be sold on the merits of the deal and that the terms will likely determine who lands the long-term lease. The new arena will have 20 corporate suites with 12 seats in each suite. Leases for the suites will cost $40,000 for the two sports teams or $55,000 for all events in the arena and will permit sharing of suites by up to three tenants.

All club and loge seats and 12 private suites at the renovated Savage Arena are sold out for this year, according to Michael Karabin, deputy athletic director at UT. He said that 90 percent of the seats in

the lower part of the arena are sold for this season of men’s and women’s basketball.

“As tough as the economy is, we couldn’t be happier about what we’ve sold, but it wasn’t easy,” Karabin said.

“The Downtown arena was not a factor for us,” he said about selling suites and special seating at Savage Arena. “The suites and special seats at Savage and the Glass Bowl are equivalent to any professional venues in the country.”

The 12 suites at Savage sold for $30,000 each per year, plus the cost of tickets for the individual events and any catering or food service.

Some of the suites were sold to individual companies, while other suites were leased on a shared basis to multiple businesses.

Brooks Insurance Agency leases a suite in Savage Arena, as well as at the Glass Bowl and Fifth Third Field.

The company is utilizing the latest one in a variety of creative ways, said Denny Johnson, president of Brooks Insurance Agency in Toledo.

Johnson said that UT and SSOE’s design team did a wonderful job in providing an excellent environment for entertaining clients, networking opportunities and social interaction for businesses and families.

“We’re very pleased with the response from our clients, employees and potential customers in the interactive environment,” Johnson said.

“We also loaned the suite to a client for their business use and donated one night in it for a charity auction.”

Bostleman Corporation shares a suite with The Hylant Group, SSOE and TTL Associates, all local companies that have business and clients in common. The four firms divide up the 24 tickets in the suite among them.

“We use the suite for client entertainment, local networking and employee perks,” said Bill Bostleman, president of the family-owned business. The company also shares a suite at the Glass Bowl and has supported UT athletics for many years, he said.

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The loge seating includes 30 boxes with eight to 20 seats that sold for $1,200 per seat. Another 200 club seats sold for $500 each. Both club and loge seats have beverage and food service available through servers taking orders during games or events.

“We’re on schedule to pay off the $30 million renovation project in seven years,” Karabin said. “After that, those dollars will help support the athletic programs at UT.” UT is also aggressively pursuing more concerts and entertainment events at Savage Arena, such as the professional wrestling program set to be hosted Jan. 24, according to Karabin.

UT was out of the concert business for several years before the renovation because the roof at Savage did not meet the standards for holding such events.

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The Downtown arena remains on schedule to open in October with a number of events, according to Joe Napoli of Toledo Arena Sports Inc. “We’re confident the community will be very pleased with the final results,� he said.

The Toledo Walleye hockey team will play the first sports event in the new facility, but Napoli said SMG has several surprises to open the facility.

The Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus is already booked for Nov. 11 through 15. SMG is the global manager of arenas and convention centers that will operate the new 8,000-seat arena along with Fifth Third Field. Napoli said his team is working closely with SMG to bring a variety of events to the new arena. “There will be more demand for event marketing when the economy starts to improve. Promoters are already looking at this market for more entertainment events,� Napoli said. “The arena will be another great community gathering place.�

Napoli said they expect to attract more than 1 million visitors to Toledo each year because of the new arena, Fifth Third Field and SeaGate Convention Centre. The final cost of the arena will be determined by the county and Lathrop Company, the local construction management firm. They are working on a final maximum cost for the project and will come to terms before it’s completed, Napoli said.

It is expected to cost $75 million to $80 million. There has been a high level of competition for all construction bids for it and they have been keeping local trade workers busy, he reported. — Duane Ramsey

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Catching fish is easier when you stock your pond

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istening to an old man’s story catch as many fish as he wanted. He about how he likes to catch laughed as he explained that, every fish in the pond on his prop- spring, he stocked his pond with fish. erty is not a place I would normally With the pond fully stocked, fishing was easy because it was look for marketing full of hungry fish. advice. However, as I My eyes lit up as I relistened to the story of alized he had unknowmy former co-worker, I ingly just given me some heard some of the best of the best advice I could marketing advice I’ve receive as a young busiever heard. Strangely, nessman. As marketers, he didn’t know he was we can easily be likened giving me any advice to fishermen. We spend at all. countless hours perThe old man went Tom RICHARD fecting our craft, trying on talking about how to come up with the best he didn’t understand why fishermen spent thousands of tactics to lure in our prospects and dollars on fancy equipment, fancy spending money on fancy programs boats and trips all over the world to and equipment to enhance our sport. catch fish. The old man simply liked If we could take the advice of the old to sit in his chair, drink his beer and man, we would realize that the only

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thing we need to do is to stock our pond with hungry fish.

How do you stock your pond with hungry fish? The answer lies in the value you provide. When I trained with Jeffrey Gitomer, one of the values he instilled in me was the fact that you must always provide value first. People buy from people, and therefore the secret to making more sales through your marketing lies in your ability to provide value first.

As you create opportunities to provide value to all who seek it, you are literally stocking your pond with hungry fish.

Here are the keys: 1. Find out what your public finds valuable.

2. Give value in a user-friendly fashion.

3. Capture their information.

Whether you are selling consultative services, retail products or automobiles, when your public selfidentify is “interested,” you have one

of the most valuable business assets in the world today — a huge database of hungry fish.

Make no mistake here; we aren’t talking about tricking anybody into doing anything they don’t want to do.

We are taking a more humanistic approach to the marketing process: give of yourself and you will be duly compensated for your contribution to the world. Yes, literally give as much value as you can to as many people as seek it. You will discover that you have the ability to attract all of the contacts and resources you need to create a masterpiece with your company.

Write articles, give speeches, publish e-books, appear on radio shows, post white papers and do whatever you can do to help those who are interested in your unique brand of service. Help them find you, understand who you are and why you are different, and literally identify themselves as being right for your product.

As you put together your pieces

of value, the only thing you need to ensure is that you’re able to capture their information during the process. As you build up your database, you are then free to focus on developing new and interesting products, new and interesting ways to use existing products, and new and interesting ways to help people find the answers they are seeking.

With your unique brand and information circulating throughout the world, you will have captured the top-of-mind awareness that puts you in the right place at the right time for millions of future customers. You will discover that your pond is stocked and you can just sit back and enjoy “catching fish.”

Tom Richard is a Toledo-based sales trainer, gives seminars, runs sales meetings and provides coaching for salespeople. For more information, visit www.TomRichard.com, call (419) 441-1005 or e-mail tom@tomrichard.com.

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The Torch Awards are open to for-profit businesses that serve the public through retail or wholesale markets and tax-exempt, nonprofit, charitable organizations that meet the BBB’s 20 Standards for Charitable Accountability, available at www.bbb.org/charity.

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Mail, fax or e-mail the nomination to the BBB, and the BBB will forward an entry form to the nominee for submission. Each person who nominates one or more companies will automatically be entered in a drawing for two free adult tickets to Cedar Point.

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tion marking the 90th anniversary of the Toledo BBB. It will host its eighth annual Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics event at 11:45 a.m. May 14 at Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd.

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Business Expo returning to Sylvania for 16th year

By Kelly Carter TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER news@toledofreepress.com

An energy fair will add new dimension to the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce’s 2009 Showcase Sylvania Expo.

The sixth annual business expo is free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 28 at the Sylvania Sports and Exhibition Center located at Tam-O-Shanter on Sylvania Avenue. Local residents can learn about NOWAK the variety of retail, orga-

nizations and service-oriented companies in the neighborhood.

The show highlights and reflects the community’s diverse private and professional businesses.

Sylvania Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Pat Nowak said the Expo is “unique and different every year.”

This year an “Energy Fair” area will be available for consumers to learn what’s new in energy efficiency. “If you have a business to showcase, this is the place with the value,” Nowak said.

Visitors will see local products and services with interactive displays in a family-friendly environment. Showcase Sylvania will have 170 local businesses participating, including a 2009 student art fest from the Sylvania Community Arts Com-

mission. Art fest includes artwork from Sylvania grade school and high school students.

Activities in the children’s area will be sponsored by the YMCA/JCC. Nowak said a consumer favorite of the expo is the Taste of Sylvania, including specialty foods, coffee shops and local supermarkets offering fresh ideas for dinner, entertaining and healthy eating alternatives.

Jim Armstrong from Metamora State Bank has been an executive sponsor since the first business expo. He said he looks forward to meeting residents and business owners in the community who are within the crowd of 5,000 that attend.

“It’s a wonderful event for the community.

Bring the children; we have a little bit of everything” Armstrong said. He advises small

-business owners looking to advertise their companies to rent a booth.

“It’s the most valuable place to expose their business inexpensively and for businesses to reach out for one-on-one contact” Armstrong said.

There are a limited number of booths available to rent. Interested businesses can call the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce at (419) 8822135 to rent a booth, by Feb. 15. Most businesses will provide door prizes and giveaways along with entertainment from local schools, music and dance academies, Nowak said. Free parking is onsite at Tam-O-Shanter, Olander Park, Southview High School and Boulevard Church of Christ. A shuttle is planned for all off-site parking. For more information, visit www.sylvaniachamber.org.

FINANCE

For 2009 business success, set goals, not resolutions

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he overwhelming majority to ourselves. Then, two weeks later, we of us have dismal New Year’s find we’re already off course. Unforresolutions records. Yet, amaz- tunately, this process of making New Year’s resolutions is not ingly enough, despite our much more than wishful collective track records, thinking — a mere hope most of us go through the that we’ll do better. And, as same process every year: I’ve written before, hope is 1. Reflect on all the not a strategy. things that didn’t happen It’s no wonder Einlast year as they should. stein once remarked, the 2. Vow to do better in definition of insanity is the coming year.

Eric KURJAN “doing the same thing 3. Rinse. over and over again and expecting 4. Repeat.

Every January, we boldly pro- different results.”

Whether it’s for personal, profesnounce our resolutions — even if just

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sional or business purposes, I encourage you to stop making resolutions. That’s right — you heard me.

Ditch the resolutions. This year, and from now on, I encourage you to set goals, not resolutions.

Difference between goals and resolutions Resolutions are fun, but unfortunately, they’re typically meaningless — with little teeth or enforcement.

In a word, they lack accountability.

For example, as personal resolutions, perhaps you’ve found yourself resolved to lose weight, exercise more, spend more time reading, less time watching TV, etc.

If you examine your current approach to making resolutions (rather than creating real goals), you’ll discover barriers like these are causing you difficulty: the time frame is too short (or so long that it’s not reasonable); the involvement or dependency on other people; poorly defined outcome or a vague strategy for how to get there; or unclear responsibility or accountability.

The simple truth is most of us are trained to make plans, not to execute them. Our business schools are consistently top heavy when it comes to strategic planning, project planning, etc. But when it comes to execution, more often than not, we learned based on the “school of hard knocks.”

No matter the goal, it’s necessary to formulate a strategy that helps us to achieve our desired results. And herein lies the problem.

Formulating strategy is one thing.

Executing it is another.

How to set goals, not resolutions Rather than continuing on a path of low probability, I encourage you to make your goals SMART. The following broader definition of the SMART acronym can help you to become more effective in goal setting: S: specific, significant, stretching (Question: Is the goal well-defined; is it clear?)

M: measurable, meaningful, motivational (Question: Will we know when the goal has been achieved?

How will progress be measured?)

A: agreed upon, attainable, achievable, acceptable, action-oriented (Question: Is the goal obtainable?)

R: realistic, relevant, reasonable, rewarding, results-oriented (Question: Do we have the knowledge, talent and resources to achieve the goal?)

T: time-based, timely, tangible, trackable (Question: Do we have enough time to achieve the goal?)

Goal-setting recommendations Visualize what you want. Take the time to visualize when, where and how your goals will be carried out. What will it feel like when you have achieved a specific goal?

When you take the time to visualize exactly when and where you will do something, you’ll have a

significantly higher probability of meeting those goals.

Passion trumps wishful thinking.

You have to care about your goal.

It has to be important to you. The goals that are most attainable are those that you want more than anything else.

Become laser-focused. A shorter list of goals is more likely to be achieved than a laundry list. If you set too many goals, it’s difficult to keep them all in mind and make progress.

When you lose sight of a goal, you begin to drift. Pick one goal — or two, or at the most, three — and make these your highest priorities.

Make your goals public. You’ll find a much higher level of accountability if you’ve publicly committed your goals to someone other than yourself.

This increases the probability of reaching your goals. Want additional assurance?

Set a specific time (say, halfway through the deadline to achieve the goal) to meet with someone you trust to assess your progress.

So will this be a year of another broken resolution or will it be a year with real goals and outstanding results? Fortunately, the choice is yours to make. Don’t just hope, make it happen.

Eric Kurjan is the president of Six Disciplines Northwest Ohio. Six Disciplines brings big company process improvement to organizations looking to break beyond the status quo. For more information, visit www.SixDisciplines.com/Toledo or call (419) 581-2823.

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istorically, universities have not been fully engaged in their communities, much less their economic development efforts. However, times have changed.

Today, it is clear that universities and the communities in which they are located cannot survive, much less grow without the other.

A strong community needs a strong university. A strong university needs a strong commu nit y.

Therefore, UT is proud to play an important role in the D’Naie JACOBS development of our Toledo-Regional Economic Plan.

UT does this every day by educating our region’s future entrepreneurs and leaders, creating knowledge in our laboratories, providing guidance and support for young companies and seeking partnerships in Northwest Ohio and around the world.

All of these initiatives and more are needed to help Northwest Ohio remain competitive in today’s global-knowledge economy. To that end, among other efforts, UT is working to double its amount of research grants to $120 million annually, working to recruit and retain the most talented students and faculty and to foster an atmosphere of entrepreneurship.

As initiators of the Toledo-Regional Economic Plan (formerly Meta-Plan) — the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Regional Growth Partnership, Toledo-Regional Chamber of Commerce, Toledo-Area Metropolitan Council

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of Governments, Lucas County Improvement Corporation, City of Toledo and UT continue to try to answer some of the most important economic questions that we face: How do we maximize area economic development resources and improve Northwest Ohio’s competitiveness for state and federal funding? How do we make sure the economic development roadmap is easy to navigate for potential companies interested in coming to Northwest Ohio? How do our strategic plans align with the Ohio Department of Development’s strategic plan? How do we mobilize our existing Northwest Ohio industry clusters to create jobs?

Industrial clusters driven by knowledge and innovation One of the main initiatives of the Toledo-Regional Economic Plan is to advance Northwest Ohio’s industrial clusters. These five clusters, or areas of strength, as identified by many local studies, are: 1. Advanced and renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass) 2. Advanced materials and manufacturing 3. Biosciences (medical devices, specialized agriculture) 4. Transportation and logistics 5. Architecture, engineering and construction services.

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Getting the leaders of the groups just mentioned in the same room to discuss how to best capitalize on our strengths and resources, like the Toledo-Regional Economic Plan does, bodes well for our future.

Work groups have been formed to develop unique strategies for each of Northwest Ohio’s clusters. Working together, we can better capitalize on our region’s strengths, resulting in more jobs and more opportunities here at home. And as our clusters compete globally, it is our knowledge and innovation that will set them apart.

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Yes, UT will play an important role in reinventing our region’s economy. But as UT President Dr. Lloyd Jacobs underscored at a recent meeting of the Toledo-Regional Economic Plan, our area must speak with one voice, and everyone must serve as ambassadors of our region. He said: “By showing our unity of purpose and voice, we will better compete for the resources and outcomes that we are seeking.” That is exactly what the Toledo-Regional Economic Plan is all about.

D’Naie Jacobs is associate director for economic development at UT.

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group of leaders from our region recently shared our vision for the Toledo-Regional Economic Plan — a cohesive effort that began with the Meta-Plan and continues to grow under a collective unity of purpose.

The plan is based on the main points of the Ohio Department of Development’s strategic plan.

The outcome of the plan is to bring greater clarification to the overall economic development service system and provide the Paul forum for gathering resources and creating action plans around our clusters of development.

Through several studies conducted by the state and local agencies, we have identified five cluster areas of strength for Northwest Ohio: 1. Advanced and alternative energy 2. Advanced manufacturing and materials 3. Biosciences 4. Transportation and logistics 5. Architecture, engineering and construction Services Our focus at the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will mainly be on the transportation and logistics cluster. It is clear that this region is a robust international transportation, distribution and logistics hub, and that there is a convergence of mature air, rail, maritime and highway transportation assets here. Some

of the future developments you will hear about over the coming months include:

Ironville docks In May, the port authority acquired the former Chevron Property (now renamed Ironville Docks) on Front Street. The additional 181 acres makes the Port of Toledo the largest land mass seaport on the Great Lakes.

Midwest Terminals of Toledo is developing Ironville Docks for manufacturing and heavy inTOTH dustry. The additional property allows Midwest to grow its current Seaport Operations and expand into new industries — creating jobs in our region.

In November, the state of Ohio announced that Lucas County would be the recipient of a $5 million Job-Ready Sites program grant for this property — a first for Lucas County.

The grant facilitates the much-needed infrastructure improvements and transformed the project’s timeline from 10 years to three.

Toledo Express Airport Toledo Express has a $640 million economic impact on the region, and we will work closely with our cargo partners to expand our offerings to facilitate growth.

A port authority investment of $1.8 million in roadway, water, sewer and utility infrastruc-

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Our region is the perfect destination for moving products into and out of the American Midwest and Canada.

In fact, 43 percent of United States and 47 percent of Canadian markets are within a 500 mile radius of our region. ” — Paul Toth ture brought 750 acres of development-ready property to life near Toledo Express, and a new roadway improves access to the area. A newly constructed 80,000-square-foot warehouse — housed in a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) — has become home to two tenants, and construction plans for a second warehouse in the FTZ are under way.

Utilization of our resources CSX has demonstrated its recognition of the region’s transportation advantages and strategic geography with its decision to develop a major transportation and logistics facility in North Baltimore. To capitalize on this development, we are focusing on the creation of an inland distribution hub in various locations around our region. The hub will allow inbound goods to be quickly off-loaded and moved to distribution centers for subsequent handling and redistribution within the country.

Our region is the perfect destination for moving products into and out of the American Midwest and Canada. In fact, 43 percent of United States and 47 percent of Canadian markets are within a 500-mile radius of our region. This close proximity coupled with the development in North Baltimore uniquely positions our region to capitalize on transportation and logistics needs nationwide.

As we begin 2009, the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority is committed to working hard for our community and closely with our constituents to drive development and job creation in our region through our transportation and logistics assets. We are proud to serve this area and will continue to do all that we can to ensure a viable future.

Paul Toth is interim president of the ToledoLucas County Port Authority.

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Lucas County Improvement Corp. seeks input

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ore than a year ago, UT ness or buy a home.

With the downturn of the real began a planning process that was designed to estate market throughout the address the main criticism of eco- country, some of the area’s most nomic development in Northwest talented real estate developers have turned their Ohio. That criticism efforts into develis that the economic oping other products development agencies in other countries. are fractured and their LCIC wants to enefforts are duplicative. sure that there is a This Meta-Plan, also very streamlined and known as the Toledopredictable approach Regional Economic to foster these new Plan, has significantly opportunities. improved the effecIn 2008, LCIC tiveness of the agenand its partners cies and help us better Matt SAPARA brought more than understand the role that we play in the economic devel- $10 million into the community from state and federal sources in opment system.

The Lucas County Improvement the form of grants. These grants Corporation (LCIC) acts as the co- are being used to create short-term ordinating agency for economic de- construction jobs and long-term velopment efforts in Lucas County. positions in a number of fields. In Essentially, this means that LCIC co- 2009, LCIC must do a better job ordinates the efforts of our partners in seeking input from the citizens in the areas of project development of Northwest Ohio. It is clear when and resource identification. LCIC other successful economies are also implements the economic de- studied that the most common velopment strategies of its partners thread is that the particular system has received and acted on the input in the community.

In 2009, LCIC will have four from everyone in the community. main goals. It will focus its efforts To implement this concept, LCIC on business retention, business at- will hold several town hall meettraction, resource development and ings throughout the county to community outreach. All of these listen and understand the suggesare significant factors in deter- tions from the community. These mining how successful the regional suggestions will then be implemented into our economic develeconomy will be.

In 2008, LCIC coordinated opment strategy.

While goals detailed above promore than 30 successful projects that developed more than $50 mil- vide a path in which LCIC will travel lion in capital in our community. in 2009, there is also an area that will In 2009, LCIC looks to double focus on developing the communithese numbers with the proper fi- ty’s regional standing. Specifically, nancial support in place. From a LCIC will focus on developing a risk business attraction standpoint and and growth sharing plan for Lucas for specific reasons, LCIC is going County. In many communities to focus on veterans’ groups and throughout the country, political international trade development. subdivisions are coming together to With the ongoing wars in Iraq and share resources and income.

LCIC believes that when a project Afghanistan, a large number of veterans are returning to our area is completed in one jurisdiction, with financial support from the revenue from that activity should federal government to start a busi- flow to all of the partners. This con-

Supports Economic Development in Northwest Ohio.

cept has many benefits. First, it will eliminate nonproductive discussions and interagency competitiveness in terms of site selection. Instead of a project being developed in a location that benefits a single jurisdiction, a project can be sited in a location that is best for the company, and all of

the jurisdictions benefit. Second, by having a successful risk and growth sharing plan, we will demonstrate to the larger region of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan that the parochialism of the past is dead. It is this sense of uniformity of purpose that attracts and retains the best compa-

nies and human capital. The only way to overcome the challenges that face the community is with a united front and a clear plan on taking advantage of opportunities that are presented.

Matt Sapara is LCIC interim executive director.

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Development effort has gone from talk to action

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he Meta-Planning process began more than one year ago as a tool to bring the university and area economic development groups together in an effort to understand how economic development is accomplished in our area. It also began as a way to develop a regional economic development strategy that would Mark A. move the economy of the area forward.

The initial meetings spent a great deal of time explaining and demonstrating how the various economic development organizations do, in fact, work closely together, as well as talking about perceived or real problems and issues, and how to take all of this knowledge and move forward.

Each agency and organization involved brings specific expertise, talent and tools to the issue of economic development. The initial objective was to devise an approach that utilized all of those talents into a single focus. And I believe we have moved from talk to action.

Through the work of participating partners: UT, Regional Growth Partnership, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Toledo Metropolitan Council of Governments, Lucas County Community Improvement Corporation, City of Toledo and the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, and, in cooperation with the state of V’SOSKE Ohio’s Department of Development, we have moved forward to action.

The Meta-Planning Process is now known as the Toledo-Regional Economic Plan. The development efforts are focused on five industry clusters that make the most sense for our area. The clusters include transportation and logistics; alternative energy; biosciences; automotive, advanced materials and manufacturing; and architecture, engineering and construction. Affinity groups have been formed in each of these clusters allowing area professionals more ways to share ideas, best practices and collaborate on

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Successes have already been realized; we’re all on the same page; we’re in concert with the State of Ohio ...”

— Mark A. V’Soske economic development initiatives.

Successes have already been realized; we’re all on the same page; we’re in concert with the state of Ohio; we’re working in the areas that have the best opportunity for success and growth for our region; we’ve focused our talent and resources; and, we’ve gone from talk to action. The new Toledo-Regional Economic Plan is an example of how the cooperative and collaborative nature of the economic development organizations is taking the region forward.

Regional economic development tactics 1. Improve perception of Northwest Ohio with site selectors and government agencies — focus all marketing messages.

2. Brand Northwest Ohio as a mega-region (energy and manufacturing) with Michigan.

3. Pool resources and effort around our region’s industry clusters.

4. Provide tools for businesses to prosper in global export and investment — World Trade Center designation.

5. Develop a capital/facilities (debt) fund focusing on Northwest Ohio Industry clusters that expands existing industries and/ or attracts large corporations.

6. Increase the activity of the P-16 council, educational attainment and retention of local graduates.

7. Retrain local labor force for 21st century manufacturing.

8. Support growth in entrepreneurial education and activity.

9. Jointly support restoring prosperity to the core city development areas (Marina District, Arena).

10. Create a joint system for development-ready sites for attraction and expansion (similar to white paper process).

11. Participate in a joint development and resource database system and a scorecard that measures strategic initiatives.

12. Support an annual assessment of our economic delivery system.

Mark A. V’Soske is president of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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The VIVA South Toledo Community Development Corporation has purchased the former South Branch Library building from the City of Toledo.

Originally, the building at 1638 Broadway St. was one of the Carnegie libraries built in the Toledo area in the early 1900s.

The building will undergo a $700,000 commercial renovation and be known as The Judge Joseph A. Flores Community Empowerment Center, according to a news release.

The project is an anchor for the vision of the Broadway Corridor being the commercial center of the Latino Community of Northwest Ohio.

The main tenant will be The Nueva Esperanza Community Credit Union, a communitybased low-income financial institution serving to empower the

Latino community by promoting savings, making loan capital available, pooling community resources and increasing financial literacy among low-wealth and often unbanked households, the release stated.

While the membership field will target Latinos living or working in the state of Ohio, it will also be open to anyone who lives, works, worships, volunteers or attends school in the Old South End, according to the press release.

The Toledo Police Department will locate a community station in the building, and VIVA will have its office there as well.

Additional space will be available for lease.

Funding has been secured from the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Ohio Community Development Finance Fund, the office of Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and the Local Initiative Support Corporation of Toledo.

The Associated General Contractors of Northwestern Ohio A A Boos & Sons 2015 Pickle Road Oregon, OH 43616

Bostleman Corporation

Anderzack-Pitzen Construction Inc. 424 East Main Street Metamora, OH 43540

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ARCO Inc.

Dotson Company

G. Stephens, Inc.

P O Box 2429 6848 Providence Street Whitehouse, OH 43571

104 N. Summit St., Ste. 102 Toledo, OH 43604

McNerney & Son, Inc. 6970 McNerney Road Northwood, OH 43619

The Delventhal Company 3796 Rockland Circle Millbury, OH 43447

3254 Hill Avenue Toledo, OH 43607

Henry Gurtzweiler, Inc. 921 Galena Street Toledo, OH 43611

Industrial Power Systems, Inc 410 Ryder Rd. Toledo, OH 43607 419-531-3121

The Jack Bucher Co.

Mosser Construction

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122 S. Wilson Avenue, Drawer D Fremont, OH 43420

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Service Products Building

5314 Dorr Street Toledo, OH 43615

Comte Construction 912 N Summit Street Toledo, OH 43604

Gleason Construction Co. Inc.

OCP Contractors Inc.

R.F. Bumpus Co.

1529 Kieswetter Road Holland, OH 43528

1740 Commerce Road Holland, OH 43528

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Regional cooperation is bold step in right direction

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n these challenging times, we by building upon our longtime must believe in ourselves. Op- strengths and assets as we pursue portunities for growth will in- new alternatives. Our knowledge and history with glass variably present themplayed a significant selves, and as a city, role in our recent sucand a community, we cesses in solar energy. must be ready when The Meta-Plan has they do. identified major clusThe City of Toledo ters that show growth is pleased to be parpotential and are reticipating in the devellated to our existing opment of the Metaassets, which will enPlan, now known as our marketing the Toledo-Regional Carty FINKBEINER able plan to be more foEconomic Plan. This ambitious project could enable our cused, and we believe, more sucregion to collectively identify the cessful.

Branding our region as the place resources needed and the investments that must be made, and then for clean, green, alternative energy, we can work together to create the advanced manufacturing and innooptimum economic development vation is another worthy goal of the Meta-Plan. delivery system.

Branding our community in this The decision to align the regional plan with the state of Ohio manner has already been achieved provides consistency and timeli- to some degree. The Toledo area ness that would otherwise be dif- has become internationally known ficult to achieve. A key ingredient and respected as a leader in solar to fostering successful economic energy research and development. development is to grow, attract and In the past few months, there have maintain a highly educated and been stories by The New York Times, Newsweek, CNN and ABC News productive work force.

Educated cities prosper, and it is about our emerging status as one a sobering fact that only 17 percent of the world’s solar energy capitals. of Toledoans have a bachelor’s de- We must duplicate our solar energy marketing successes in the major gree or higher.

It is exceptionally important clusters we are pursuing.

On the individual level, there that every individual in our community understands the increasing are positive statements that each of importance of achieving a higher us can make about our city and our education, and that our educational region, but for some reason, consissystem is able to effectively train our tently negative statements are being work force with marketable skills. If made instead.

Until each of us takes the reToledo is to break through to the next level of prosperity, we must sponsibility of looking for and dedicate ourselves to collectively talking about the positive aspects of our community, we will be known improving our educational level.

The bold new scholarship pro- as an underachieving community. If gram offered by UT President Dr. we cannot convince ourselves that Lloyd Jacobs, which guarantees all our community has many assets, local students with a 3.0 GPA can how will we convince others? Our attend the university tuition-free, efforts will either be enhanced, or is a step forward in improving our held back, by the attitude and statements of individual citizens. educational standing.

The final point of the Meta-Plan One of our challenges is to build a more globally competitive is to create an economic developeconomy. We must make it as easy ment delivery system that is second as possible to conduct business in to none. All of those involved in Toledo and to be as prepared as economic development must focus possible to positively address the on the customer. requirements of business.

While some have expressed While Toledo has been named concern that the economic devel“Most Business Friendly City in opment groups in the region do not North America” by Foreign Direct work very well together, my expeInvestment magazine (a supplement rience indicates that we have each of The London Financial Times), developed certain specialties that we must increase our support of allow us to coordinate development growing advanced technology busi- services quite well. nesses by encouraging the entreHowever, like every other aspect preneurial mindset and funding the of economic development, we must research that fuels their growth. We search to see if there is a better way also must diversify our economy to deliver services.

In these challenging economic times, where the numbers of projects, investments and budgets have become seriously reduced, the areas that do the best job of continuously improving every

aspect of their community and regional economic development efforts will be the communities that are most able to transform themselves successfully.

The Meta-Plan, the Toledo-

Regional Economic Plan, is a bold step toward furthering this region’s transformation.

Carty Finkbeiner is mayor of the City of Toledo.

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Seminar set to help businesses combat recession

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

A special one-day event on Feb. 14 is aiming to help area business owners recession-proof.

“Recession-Proofing Your Busi-

ness: Local Resources to the Rescue” will be presented by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.

Small-business owners could be facing the toughest challenges of

their careers in 2009, according to the organizers of the event.

The purpose is to provide them with information and resources to help them overcome those business challenges and survive the year.

“The chamber is helping to prepare our members and other busi-

nesses for what to expect in the recession economy this year,” said Mark V’Soske, president of the chamber of commerce.

The event is open to all business owners at no cost and is limited only by the 250-seat capacity of the McMaster Family Center at the main library where it will take place.

The day will begin with registration at 9 a.m., followed by a panel discussion on “How to RecessionProof Your Business,” at 9:15 a.m. A series of rotating breakout sessions with local professionals will start at 10:15 a.m.

The breakout sessions will include professionals from the accounting, banking and financial, insurance, legal, real estate and human resources fields. Attendees can choose which breakout session to attend.

“It’s a one-morning, all-inclusive

event open to all businesses in Lucas County. We picked a Saturday to make it accessible to more business people,” said Bill Wersell, director of SBDC, which makes its home in the Toledo chamber’s offices.

Derick Gant, a financial planner and president of Gant Investment Advisors in Toledo, will serve as one of four local professional experts for the panel discussion. They will discuss building a company in the current economy, human resources and other services available to local businesses.

“All local resources in the county on a variety of issues will be made available in one place,” Wersell said.

“More than 30 agencies, both public and private, will be there.”

Reservations can be made by calling Christine Bailey at (419) 243-8191 or by e-mail at christine. bailey@toledochamber.com.

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Company works to keeps physicians in Toledo

By Brandi Barhite TOLEDO FREE PRESS SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR bbarhite@toledofreepress.com

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Don Helvey wants to make sure the best medical doctors remain in Northwest Ohio.

His company, NuEquity Development, specializes in the design, development and building of medical offices and gives physicians the opportunity to co-own their space.

“That is all we do is medical buildings,” Helvey said. “I have a model put together that offers ownership to physicians. Let’s say a doctor wants to go out and own his space, we find a location, a new or existing building, and depending on how much money he wants to invest, will dictate how much he will own.”

Helvey can offer ownership with no out-of-pocket money as well. If someone wants to own in the future, he can work with that, too.

“I recognize there is a need to retain kids out of school ... if you stay in Toledo, here is an opportunity for ownership. I know you have serious debt right now and you do not have any money to invest and I can help you with that.”

Helvey said NuEquity enables doctors to secure and maintain ownership positions in premier medical offices without sacrificing their medical practices.

“It is hard for a doctor to stay focused on real estate when he is busy with being a doctor — we are going to be partners — I will keep you apprised of what is going on,” he said.

“If the doctors say, ‘I do not want to own,’ we can take them as a tenant — if someone came to me and said, ‘I have a group of doctors; we want to do our own deal,’ I will work with them.”

The buildings are generally 10,000 square feet and up. If a group of doctors want only 5,000, he would find someone else to go on the other side. The idea is to fill a building with doctors who can feed each other recommendations.

“We are really flexible ... I grew up with a lot of the guys. I watched what has happened in the industry.

The doctors who have committed to staying in Toledo [or anywhere] are getting hit with higher malpractice insurances, and doctors are looking at other areas of revenue. Owning real estate is good to invest in. If you are going to be somewhere for 20 years, why not invest in yourself?”

Helvey grew up in the Old West End, graduating from Central Catholic High School and UT. He worked at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, moving his way up from housekeeping to administrative director of support services. While at St. Vincent’s, he attended UT over a series of years, graduating with a bachelor’s in liberal arts in 1984.

During his time at St. Vincent’s, he got his real estate license, eventually leaving St. Vincent’s and overseeing property management for the hospital via contract. When that ended, he decided to stay in real estate and got his brokerage license.

“This isn’t about what hospital system you favor, this is all about retaining physicians in this area,” Helvey

said of his development company.

Not only does Helvey believe Toledo is a great place to live, but he believes in the health care system.

Keeping physicians in the area is imperative to correcting the brain drain.

“There is something about Toledo,” he said. “I have lot of friends I graduated with from Central Catholic; five or six moved out to San Diego. It is great out there and I always think, ‘what a great place to

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Leaders at small schools work around obstacles

By Aya Khalil TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER news@toledofreepress.com

Being a leader at a small school brings its own set of challenges. But

Sameh Zarour and Mohammad Elnoory are motivated and doing their best to cater to the student body.

Zarour is a senior and vice president of student council at Toledo Islamic Academy (TIA). Elnoory is a

junior and president of council. Last year, they held the opposite positions. Zarour’s senior class has a total of three people, while Elnoory’s class has a total of 10. The middle and high schools have a total of 60 students.

“There are not that many activities so it’s hard to reach out to a lot of numbers,” Elnoory said. “The advantage is because it’s so little; the kids in your class almost become your family ... not the typical ties you see at schools.”

“I observed TIA a lot just to see how the student-teacher relationship went,” he said. ... “I sat back and observed how things were conducted at TIA. I came to the conclusion that students were not given that much freedom of choice. When you don’t have that, problems occur.

When I wanted to run for president, I knew that kids aren’t scared to come up to me.”

Elnoory and Zarour started a Red Cross club this year and are planning a soccer tournament in the community. They also started a school lunch program.

“Over the years, sometimes you see leaders and notice their mistakes,” Zarour said. “My fellow students, for example, I try to give them what they wanted, not what I wanted. A leader isn’t someone who isn’t position-conscience”.

Their budget is also a struggle.

They were left with less than $20 when they began their positions.

One change this school year is that their adviser has to “approve” of their activities beforehand.

“It’s hard for me personally,” Zarour said. “When I was president last year, it was just us: the council board, two boys and two girls. We never have the chance to prove ourselves, but so many people have potential.”

Elnoory said they also struggle with criticism from older people.

“Sometimes it’s out of our hands, but we try our best ... The question should be what can we do, not what have we done. You get criticized lot.

It’s hard.”

Elnoory and Zarour both plan on attending the University of Michigan to study pre-med/biology.

If Elnoory was mayor of Toledo, he would establish a community where everyone depends on one another.

“I’d work on bringing the community together. You’re always going to need help in everything you do and you can’t do everything as ones.”

Zarour said he would like to provide more jobs.

“Jobs are becoming worse; the economy is going down,” he said. “Only certain people get hurt. I would go down and get to know people, find things, take a walk, look at the differences between some parts and other parts [of town].”

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ver the past 100 years, target major corporations in key Northwest Ohio has built cluster industries.

In its effort to help in creating a an extraordinary reputation knowledge-based enas a successful manutrepreneurial environfacturing giant on the ment, RGP has develstrength of a dedicated, oped and promoted its committed and promajor technology productive work force. grams — Launch and Yet in today’s global Rocket Ventures. economy, we recogLaunch is a pronize that long-term gram designed to growth will not come provide business assisfrom just those traditance services, at little tional manufacturing sectors. It is critical Steve WEATHERS or no cost, to earlythat our region identify growth stage technology companies in areas where we can be more com- northwest Ohio. Many technologypetitive, particularly in the knowl- related firms have already taken edge-based industries. To become advantage of these business assismore innovative, we must commit tance services to help their compato transitioning our economy to nies grow to create new wealth and one that is growing, more diverse good-paying jobs. In 2007, RGP Launch program was awarded a and globally competitive.

The success of transforming the $350,000 grant, which represented region’s economy will depend on the a 40 percent increase from the precollaborative efforts of many private, vious grant. public and academic organizations Rocket Ventures is a pre-seed and individuals, and the Regional early-stage venture fund for techGrowth Partnership (RGP) is com- nology-based entities and committed to working with all partners panies in Ohio. In 2007, RGP reacross the region to stimulate this ceived a $3.2 million grant which transition and growth. fulfilled its original $15 million Those partnerships start with request through the state’s EntreRGP’s business development team, preneurial Signature Program. which works collaboratively in its Since that time, Rocket Ventures efforts to facilitate economic devel- has named a full-time director, opment and communicate with key hired five new staff members site consultants. and established a formal look In 2009, business development and identity. will continue hosting and visiting To best communicate the sucsite consultants, and will also cesses and assets of our region, RGP

Ohio Department of Development /Toledo-Regional Plan ■ Share the story ■ Improve the perception of Ohio ■ Brand the Toledo region as the place for 21st century energy and manufacturing and innovation ■ Strengthen our strengths ■ Build a more globally competitive Ohio economy ■ Build a more globally competitive Toledo regional economy ■ Cultivate top talent ■ Grow and attract a highly educated work force with an entrepreneurial mindset ■ Grow, attract and maintain a highly educated Toledo regional Ohio work force and expand the entrepreneurial mindset ■ Invest in our regional assets ■ Build sustainable, connected, vibrant communities ■ Build and invest in a sustainable, connected, vibrant Toledo regional Ohio community ■ Focus on our customers ■ Develop a more agile and transparent development culture ■ Create a Toledo regional economic development service delivery system that is second to none Source: UT

has utilized a national editorial marketing program. The results of this program have been nothing short of amazing. Through our efforts, reporters from both Newsweek and the Wall Street Journal made personal visits to the region to interview businesses involved in alternative energy.

More importantly, these visits and interviews led to major stories in both national publications, highlighting our assets in the solar industry.

While RGP is proud of its accomplishments in 2008, we will continue to set higher standards by implementing an aggressive strategic plan

focused on results and achievements.

With the commitment and collaboration of partners across the region, we will continue our successful transition toward an innovative, globally competitive economy.

Steve Weathers is President and CEO of the Regional Growth Partnership.

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Holliday and Fischer

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Longtime Toledo columnists debut new travel column, Page A41

Columnist Shannon Szyperski on marking 10 years of marriage, Page A42

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By Joel Sensenig TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER news@toledofreepress.com

After 20 years of hosting a weekly radio morning show, Mike Scott is jazzed to be making the jump to a daily program.

Not that his voice will actually be heard all that much more over the airwaves, however.

That’s because Scott prefers to do more listening than talking on the Mike Scott Jazz Show, which returned to the Toledo airwaves Jan. 5 on AM 1230 WCWA. Scott said he sees the latest incarnation of his smooth jazz show, which has aired on FM stations in the past, as a chance to “raise the bar” for AM radio.

“To me and to the normal person on the street, if you’re scanning for music on your radio, you’re scanning FM,” Scott admitted. “You’re not thinking AM for music. Once people understand that there is quality music on WCWA now, I’m going to get people turning from satellite or FM to the AM channel. I really, truly believe that my show, numbers-wise, ratings-wise, can compete with some of the [Toledo] FM stations and all of the AM stations.”

The Mike Scott Jazz Show airs on WCWA and on www.wcwa.com 6 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday.

In addition to playing smooth jazz artists such as Joseph Vincelli, Peter White, Tower of Power and The Rippingtons, Scott will also mix in some crossover artists like Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Buddy Guy and B.B. King. The program will also feature a “Saxy Hour,” a segment on a featured artist of the day, concert news from in and around the area and interviews with artists, agents and record pro-

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ducers in the smooth jazz industry.

Scott said the jump from a Sunday morning show to a Monday through Friday morning show has been a welcome adjustment for him.

“On Sunday programming, you have an audience that can’t wait to hear Sunday’s programming because they only get to hear it once a week, considering there’s no smooth jazz radio program in the area,” he said.

For Sunday’s show, Scott said he usually put in four or five hours of prep time. For his daily show, he’s prepping for up to four hours each night before the show, in addition to the 20 hours each week on the air.

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“Pretty much it’s a full-time job now, where before it was my little hobby on Sundays,” Scott said. “But I enjoy it more.”

Scott’s smooth jazz résumé includes hosting his show on a number of area radio stations since its inception in October 1988. Scott’s friend, Buddy Carr, owned WRED 95.7 and allowed the aspiring DJ to purchase some airtime from him. The show jumped back and forth between several radio stations before ending two years ago after a four-year run at WFRO 99.1 in Fremont due to Scott’s struggle to secure enough advertising there.

A chance meeting this fall with Andy Stuart, Clear Channel general manager, resulted in Scott’s first chance after a two-year hiatus to bring his love of smooth jazz to Toledo airwaves.

“I just love music, period; it doesn’t matter what kind it is,” Scott said after his first week back on the air. “I lean toward smooth jazz, R&B and the blues because it’s my favorite.”

Scott said listeners can count on hearing a heavy dose of tunes on his show, rather than the talking found on most A.M. radio.

“There’s so many opinionated people and one-sided thinkers that

they have to express their views and opinions, I guess,” Scott said about the ample supply of word-heavy programs in the morning hours.

“I’m not a talk-show listener because it’s only one person’s opinion.”

Because running his show largely remains a do-it-himself project for Scott (he still buys airtime from the station), he’s constantly seeking advertisers to help keep the program on the air. Businesses that would like to be a sponsor of the Mike Scott Jazz Show may contact him at (419) 283-7299.

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IN CONCERT

‘Dy-no-mite’ comic still having a blast TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER vkroll@toledofreepress.com

That explosive catchphrase still follows Jimmie “J.J.” Walker everywhere.

“Fans always think that they are being original by screaming out, ‘Dy-nomite,’ but they don’t scream at me in airports anymore for obvious reasons,” Walker joked in an eWALKER mail. “It is the same for Robin Williams (‘Na-Nu Na-Nu’) and Steve Martin (‘Excuse me’). People remember catch

phrases; it comes with the territory.

But at my age, it’s nice to be remembered for anything!”

Thanks to reruns, the 61-yearold will forever be a teenager, the oldest son of the Evans family on “Good Times,” a sitcom that aired from 1974 to 1979.

After the hit show, Walker returned to his first love — standup comedy. He’ll perform at 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 30 in the La-Z-Boy Center Meyer Theater at Monroe County Community College. Tickets are $15 and $25.

The Bronx native answered questions via e-mail for Toledo Free Press.

TFP: When did you realize you had the ability to make people laugh?

JW: There are people that say I still don’t have that ability! Seriously,

I gave a book report on Dick Gregory’s “N****r” for a college English class, and the classroom erupted in gales of laughter.

TFP: Is it true you were a vendor at Yankee Stadium? That Mickey Mantle gave you a silver dollar?

Were you sad to see the last game played at the ballpark?

JW: I worked at every sports venue in NYC when I was growing up — Shea, Yankee, Polo Grounds, Madison Square Gardens. It is bittersweet to see the old venues disappear, but you have to change to accommodate the fans. Yep, I still have the silver dollar I got from No. 7.

TFP: What did you take away from being part of the “Good Times” cast?

JW: A paycheck!

It was and continues to be the part I am most remembered for; I am very fortunate.

TFP: What did that show mean to pop culture and America?

JW: It was an important first glimpse into the lives of the A f r i c an - A me r i c an family.

TFP: Time Magazine named you comedian of the 1970s. What did that mean to you?

JW: It was great!

A kid from the projects recognized by Time. I never would have dreamed it was possible.

TFP: On your Web site, you share your views on a variety of topics — health care, “colorless politics,” Bush, Obama. As a comedian, are there any topics that you stay away from?

JW: I don’t do a “blue” show.

I have never done X-rated material. There are comics that do that kind of thing and I respect their right to do it, but it isn’t for me or my audience.

TFP: You wrote on your Web site that America has lost its ability to laugh. Can you elaborate on that?

JW: Political correctness has run amok. You might not like something, but you don’t have to ban it. Lighten up!

TFP: What can fans expect to hear you talk about when you come to Monroe?

JW: If it’s in the news, it’s in the act!

TFP: Will you talk about dating?

JW: Talk? I hope to be dating someone from Monroe.

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By John Dorsey TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER jdorsey@toledofreepress.com

During its 14 years, the 20 North Gallery’s annual Black History Month exhibit has become one of the local arts scene’s most highly regarded and anticipated events. The exhibit, along with other events such as the Toledo Museum of Art’s annual Juneteenth show, has become an integral part of the city’s celebration of history and time-honored tradition.

This year’s exhibit will feature renowned Dayton artist Willis “Bing” Davis. Davis, a professor emeritus at Central State University, has also served as the director of the Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center and as an artist-in residence at the School of Education. In 2000, he received an honorary doctorate of human letters from Adrian College.

He has also previously served as the president of the Board of Directors of the National Conference of Artists.

His numerous private collections include those of Dr. and Mrs. William H. “Bill” Cosby Jr.; former

President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush Sr.; Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., Esq.; former South Africa President Nelson R. Mandela; former U.S. Senator John H. Glenn Jr.; and former U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole.

“It’s been a while since I’ve last been in Toledo, but I always make it a point to visit 20 North Gallery when I’m in town. I so enjoyed my last exhibit there, and it’s always great to see the high quality of artists who show with the gallery,” Davis said.

The exhibit will also feature original works by Toledo artists Aaron S. Bivins, Wil Clay, Charles T. Gabriel Jr., Wade Harrison, Marcus Nunn, Merv Russell, Ramon R. Tiggs and John Wade III from Fort Wayne, Ind. “I was first inspired to create this exhibit because I wanted to help show the importance of equality, particularly in the Midwest. It has helped grow our connection with the community, which is the main reason we’ve been proud to keep it going all these years,” said Gallery Artistic Director Peggy Grant.

The exhibit will open Jan. 30, and will run through March 1.

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Roger Holliday and Claudia Fischer come from different backgrounds but share an important commonality: traveling to 70 places and writing about them.

The couple will write weekly travel columns for Toledo Free Press starting Jan. 25. They have been writing a weekly Sunday travel column for The Blade since 1983.

Holliday, born in Worcestershire, England in 1939, met his wife Fischer in Germany in 1974.

“We’ve been traveling, both as a couple and independently, since the 1950s. That’s a very long time,” Holliday said.

Fischer, born in Jackson, Mich., in 1943, taught multi-handicapped students in public schools from 1981 to 1991. She worked as a speech pathologist from 1976 to 1981.

From 1968 to 1983, Holliday worked for Owens Corning in marketing and public relations, as well as three years in Brussels. He operated a public relations consultancy from 1983 to 1993.

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From 1979 to 2000, they taught “Foreign Travel: An Independent Approach” in the continuing education department at BGSU. They lead and organize small group tours all around the world including South Africa, Australia, Canada and Europe.

Fischer graduated from BGSU in 1976 with a bachelor’s in speech and language pathology.

Holliday, who graduated from BGSU in 1968 with a B.A. in journalism, said everywhere they travel to is a new excitement.

“We usually say the one [place] that stands out is the last one we were at,” he said.

He said South Africa is still one of the most exciting countries.

“Because it’s an exciting place to visit and all the animals and different cultural aspects,” he said.

Other exciting places, he said, were Australia, Amsterdam, London and Paris. If Fischer had the chance to go anywhere again, she would choose another place: “I would go straight to Italy. If that didn’t work I’d go to France,” she said.

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“We write about destinations, things we’re actually doing, and mistakes we make so other people don’t make them,” Holliday said. They also write about local areas.

Although with many adventures, stories and mishaps they encountered throughout their traveling, they said one incident especially stands out. On a trip to Oslo, Norway, the couple and their group took their electronic equipment.

“We plugged in everything, and the lights blew up and we hid,” Holliday said.

They are both excited to continue their column.

“So many people who have been reading our column for many years were disappointed that we will no longer be appearing in The Blade.

It was very gratifying to hear from many of them and now we’re happy to pass along the good news that our column will appear in TFP. We’ve been corresponding with readers for a long time,” Holliday said. “It will be great to carry on the tradition of writing for NW Ohio.”

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Five easy travel rules

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A feet-up, that’s not easily discomfy way to tilled into a manprep for a place ageable form. you’re about But for our to visit is to first Toledo Free read novels set Press column, we in that locale. decided to try. So Experience today, some travel Venice with rules to live by ... in Donna Leon, five easy pieces. for example, To make them Roger HOLLIDAY or Botswana with a little easier to remember, we’ve Claudia FISCHER Alexander McCall Smith, Edinburgh also assigned with Ian Rankin, San Francisco memory joggers.

Like R&P, which in our lexicon with John Lescroart and so on.

Next up: The Ralph Syndrome. now stands for Research-and-Plan.

There’s just no substitute, in Alas, poor Ralph, we know him our view, for thorough trip plan- well, and have been using his name ning. And there’s no excuse for not in vain for decades. And while we doing it, whether you’re taking an love him, Ralph is still the quintesindependent vacation or letting sential “Type-A” traveler, a guy who someone else organize your tour simply can’t stay in one place for or cruise. very long, has to see and do absoR&P guarantees the biggest bang lutely everything and cram it all into for your buck, while at the same too-few days. time cutting costs, saving time and That means that a single delay, minimizing aggravation. a single minor hiccup, a swollen In today’s Internet-connected ankle, will cause his whole itinerary world, there are no shortages of to crash and burn. It also means that places to go for information and he never gets very much out of what answers ... and in future columns he sees or does.

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Slow way down ... and take the time to smell those roses.

Now, Roomie Blues. There’s no more certain guarantee for an ugly or unfulfilled trip than traveling with the wrong companion. It’ll drive you nuts.

Be aware that someone being your very best friend at home doesn’t necessarily translate into compatibility on the road.

We’ve seen far too many relationships, marriages even, collapse under the stresses of traveling together. Often, one person gets lumbered with all the work and organization while the other follows along passively ... complaining vociferously, of course, when things don’t work out quite right.

Instead, insist on dividing the chores and responsibilities. And talk the nittygritty over very carefully before departure. Who thinks lunch is a foolish extravagance or goes to bed at 7:30 needs to be addressed on home turf.

Then there’s “Go-Lightly, GoHappy.” Of all the travel topics we’ve ever written or talked about, luggage and packing has always created the most buzz and correspondence. Now, with increased security and airline surcharges, our favorite topic takes on even greater significance.

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This event that features more than 20 tour companies and cruise lines. Live presentations will be going on throughout the day, beginning at noon, and will feature many destinations, including Scotland, Alaska, Costa Rica and Oberammergau.

The public is invited to meet and discuss travel options with representatives from companies such as Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Princess Cruises, Disney and Universal. Special savings, giveaways and other travel benefits will be offered. and travelers are encouraged to make their travel arrangements at xTRAVELganza.

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FAMILY PRACTICE

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

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Affect us they did. The next day, should have known. Things just seem to come up when my hus- aka our first wedding day, roads band and I attempt to set a plan in closed, businesses closed, and, essentially, our wedmotion. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not every ding closed before it time, but it has hapeven opened. Mike, pened enough that our my dear husbandtroubles when planto-be, was the only ning anything more one to even make it than five minutes into to the actual wedthe future is somewhat ding location. Having of an ongoing joke. to resign myself to This time it was staying put at my our 10th anniversary. parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house, it felt We had originally Shannon SZYPERSKI like forever before planned to take a family trip to Disney World in cel- he finally pulled into the driveway ebration, but decided instead to after his long haul back from what ensure my future job security by must have been one lonely trip to working on child No. 3. In passing the altar.

During the six days of uncertainty up Disney World, we took the next logical step and planned a weekend leading up to what would become our real wedding day, Mike and I experitrip to Cleveland.

We scoured the Internet for a enced our first major marital (well, nice hotel and picked out our must- almost) roller coaster ride together. do attractions from Clevelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Due to re-scheduling conflicts, the Convention and Visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bureau wedding venue and catering service Web site. The four of us were so morphed into my cousinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; house and excited to see some dinosaur bones, Olive Garden takeout. The flowers check out the zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RainForest area, were a little wilted from the refrigerand finally visit the actual house ator, and the cake was a little frosted where â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Storyâ&#x20AC;? was over from the freezer. Oh, and it filmed. And then it snowed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a lot. snowed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; again. Yet, the only true disappointment we experienced was We stayed home.

Oddly, the weekend we spent getting through that first (non-) wedsnowed in was a fitting reminder ding weekend knowing we were still of our wedding 10 years prior. We not Mr. and Mrs. All Mike and I really cared didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite realize at our rehearsal dinner that the weather forecasts about was being married. We just calling for a foot of snow on our spe- wanted a simple affair to share the cial day were more than a slight hint momentous occasion with family of things to come. After all, we were and friends. Why then, I have to young and somewhat self-centered wonder, did our simple desire to and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think much of elemental be husband and wife turn into the forces being able to have an effect on literal and figurative blizzard that it did? us and our plans.

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Jan. 26 on WGTE TV: A revealing portrait of the influential American scientist who led the development of the atomic bomb. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America (Part 3 of 3),â&#x20AC;?

8 p.m. Jan. 28 on WGTE TV: A look at classic and contemporary smartalecks, including Chris Rock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toledo Stories: The House That Glass Built,â&#x20AC;? 8 p.m. Jan. 29 on WGTE TV: The history of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glass Cityâ&#x20AC;? is examined through the creation of Glass Pavilion at the Toledo Museum of Art and the amazing collection it was built to showcase.

I think my answer has come in recognizing that, over the past 10 years, it hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stopped snowing.

The snow has come in the form of ant problems, trips to the ER, four months of colic, 11 days in the NICU, broken appliances, leaking windows, a minor car accident and more unexpected bills than we care to remember. I can now see that what Mike and I experienced in getting married was a preview of exactly what we wanted most: being married.

Of course, the constant challenges of marriage are not based solely in the negative. They are just a byproduct of the good that marriage brings. I look at my children and realize that we have become four people, who surely have more to deal with than two people. We are lucky enough to have a car and a house. We have collected more friends and family over the years than we can even count; they all bring with them their own issues along with more love for us than we ever imagined possible.

Not long ago, I was feeling less than appreciative of the metaphorical snow that has followed us for the past 10 years. I grumbled about looking forward to things settling down. Mike looked at me with all seriousness and stated very matter of factly, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is it, you know. This is just how it is from now on.â&#x20AC;?

I know.

We are two of the lucky ones.

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Jan 25-31, 2009

Events: New Moon/Solar Eclipse (2:55 a.m. on the 26th)

How many calendar questions can you answer?

by Ann Fisher 1. What day of the week comes first in alphabetical order?

2. What month of the year comes last in alphabetical order?

3. This is not a leap year.

What will be the date of the 100th day of the year?

4. Yesterday was two days before Thursday. What day is today?

5. Suppose we had to change the names of the days of the week so that they all rhyme. What names would you give them?

6. In January, how many days of the month use the digit 3?

7. What month does not belong in this set, and why?

September, April, January, November 8. How many months of the year have 28 days?

1. Friday 2.. September 3.. April 10 4. Wednesday 6. 5: 3, 13, 23, 30, 31 7. January. It is the only one that has 31 days.

8. All of them. Only February has exactly 28 days (during non-leap years).

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Libra (September 23-October 22)

Power surge. Hidden or subtle developments become noticeable and affect everyone differently. Watch for faulty hand-eye coordination mishaps. A first wave of improvements is tested on Friday. Mixed feelings arise over the dispersal of hoards and accumulations.

Challenge the status quo. In spite of the most elegant rationalizing, flimsy excuses sputter and collapse as the week begins. Inescapable realities are sharply focused by midweek. Embrace your life lesson: to confront resistance and find the courage to run the gauntlet of change.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

Commemorative plaque. Overall trends move in your direction, to your benefit. Past experiences and skills come in useful midweek, but the mind is prone to wandering. Do a personal status report on Friday; an important item or task may have been overlooked.

Sneaky little bugger. Discussions uncover amazing patterns; viewpoints can be transformed. Missing or malfunctioning items cause delays midweek. Wants and needs are changing; re-evaluate long-term goals, as some issues are becoming more urgent.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

Crossing the threshold. Work with others to design plans and set upcoming travel dates. Tuesday is infested with foggy thinking; drive carefully. An accelerated learning curve puts demands on everyone, but offers a chance to heal the root causes of resistance and fear.

Emotional compost heap. The old and comfy is replaced with the new and unexplored. Act and speak with caution through introductory exchanges. You play an important role by smoothing the path for others as they enter unfamiliar territory over the weekend.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Capricorn (December 22-January 19)

Pop quiz, think fast. Others rush toward allegedly greener fields. You may have a niggle of doubt, as youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re aware of glitches before others. Tuesday doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go as planned.

Weekend discussions center on the status of older people or aging institutions.

Sticky windows and doors. Friendly, upbeat conversations may be interrupted by spectacular screw-ups as the week begins. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re vulnerable to germs and minor hurts midweek. If an absent friend comes to mind, give him/her a call. Trust your instincts.

Leo (July 23-August 22)

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

Karma chameleon. People cooperate to make the best of reductions and limitations. Clients or outsiders are a source of harebrained confusion on Tuesday. Attend to basic maintenance as the weekend arrives. Any inconveniences are annoying but temporary.

Motivational talks. Key personal interests continue to dominate your activities this week. Past annoyances, malfunctions or blind spots can sneak up and bite on Tuesday. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t assume people understand; clarify intentions and deadlines, and double check if in doubt.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

Pisces (February 19-March 20)

Traveling companion. You discover the root of problems as the week begins. Others arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in a position to help, or are constrained for now. Pushing your agenda too hard can backfire. Slow down and learn more before making a full disclosure.

A perfect pair. Travel plans and/or contact with distant places dominate as the week begins. Consult with a wily old fox if obstacles arise this week. With slick detours and workable substitutes, things are fixed before people become aware of the problem.

Elizabeth Hazel is a professional tarotist-astrologer and author. She gives readings every Wednesday at Attic on Adams above Manos Greek Restaurant. She may be contacted at ehazel@buckeye-express.com (c) 2009

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