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OPINION

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

PUBLISHER’S STATEMENT

Caught between a buck and a hard place

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oledo Mayor Mike Bell is immersed in suggestions from his “CSI” team, searching for ways to reduce the city’s crushing deficit. It is certainly not a fun task, but it is one Bell knew would be a priority when he decided to run for the city’s highest office.

The headline-grabbing ideas include an “entertainment tax,” adding $1 to tickets for such Downtown events as Mud Hens and Walleye games and possibly other events, such as movies or concerts, and seeking voter approval for an income tax hike.

Bell and Toledo are in dire straits with the $44 million budget deficit, which must be balanced and implemented by Toledo City Council

by March 31. All ideas must be explored, even unpopular ones, if multiple solutions are to be Thomas F. POUNDS fused into one solution. But it must be made clear to Toledoans that all cuts and government spending options have been chosen before additional taxes are invoked.

A single buck may not sound like a backbreaker, but in an already overtaxed and financially stressed community, those bucks can add up for people looking to attend area events. There is a layer of irony in this as Fifth Third Field and the Lucas County Arena are already taxpayer-funded buildings. Will $1 stop people from going to a game or concert? Most likely not. Many folks will never realize where the additional dollar is going. But it’s not a sign of goodwill and outreach to resort to taxes before cuts, no matter how painful.

The most painful but necessary area of scrutiny needs to fall on the fact that Toledo taxpayers cover full pension contributions for every unionized city employee. That 1996 blunder by the Carty Finkbeiner administration costs the city an estimated $10 million each year in funds it simply should not be paying. Bell floated a trial balloon to open talks about removing this albatross from around the city’s neck, and it was shot down faster than you can say, “Over our dead bodies.” The city’s unions are going to have to come to terms with giving up some ground on this issue, before state receivership or bankruptcy takes everything back.

On the subject of giving back, it should be noted that Toledo City Councilman Phil Copeland has publicly acknowledged that he has missed some committee meetings and should not be compensated for attending them.

Toledo Free Press reported Jan. 21 that Copeland missed four main meetings and 15 committee meetings in 2009. On Feb. 2, he stood up and told council he will not be compensated for meetings missed in 2010 and would ensure compliance moving forward. That is the appropriate and honorable response, so Copeland deserves a nod of recognition.

Our city faces its most difficult and challenging decisions as it struggles to correct its wayward course and surge forward. That salvation will not come in miracle bundles of cash, but will be found $1 at a time. It must be understood that those dollars must be surrendered by government before they are levied on the citizens of Toledo.

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

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ost of the public speaking newspapers across the country, is requests I receive are from facing unprecedented challenges, business-oriented groups and I will not be surprised if, like a curious about the present state of the great many other daily newspapers across the country, newspaper industry or The Blade is at some area college classes cupoint forced to reduce rious about the future of its physical printing the newspaper industry. days, like the Detroit I speak for United dailies have. I also Way when asked bementioned, as I usucause the organization ally do when asked, played such an importhat Toledo needs a tant role in my family’s daily investigative life when it was most print product. needed.

Someone in the On occasion, a high Michael S. MILLER school group offers me an opportu- audience that day, who has never nity to speak about journalism and had the courage or civility to reveal the mysteries of life, career and bal- him or herself, reported my words ancing the two. These moments of inaccurately to The Blade. On Nov. interaction are a great opportunity 13, I received a letter from Marshall to gather feedback and offer humble & Melhorn, The Blade’s lawyers, advice on the one or two matters I claiming I had made the statement am comfortable opining on, and that the daily “would go out of busithe audiences are usually patient ness in May of 2010,” a ridiculous and generous hosts. A brief Media statement I have never uttered.

If I had specific proof of that, Day lecture I gave at Maumee Valley Country Day School in March was which, to be clear, Counsel, I do not, so hotly anticipated, my audience I wouldn’t tell a group of 20 aspiring included Lucas County Republican writers at a Sylvania library; I’d buy the Party Chairman Jon Stainbrook and “Toledo Pride” signs and splash the Blade reporter JC Reindl, who cov- news across the city in huge red block letters. Pun intended. ered the event to completion.

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To my knowledge, the daily Some speaking events are the other kind of surprise. I spoke on newspaper, which will be in busiOct. 17 to The Northwest Ohio ness forever and will never, ever hit Writers’ Forum, about interview any iceberg, because God himself techniques and some of the par- could not sink that publication, apticulars of journalism writing. I parently did not have any moles at have tremendous respect for the the two speeches I gave Feb. 2, but group’s president, Elizabeth Irwin, I guess I won’t know for sure until I and the efforts of its writers. During hear from its attorneys.

Diana DeSloover of the Wildwood the question-and-answer session, someone, as someone usually does, Environmental Academy asked me to asked me about the future of The speak to her high school classes about Blade. I stated my opinion that To- the importance of education and comledo’s daily, like a great many daily munication skills, then make the short Thomas F. Pounds, President/Publisher tpounds@toledofreepress.com

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trip to the Great Lakes Environmental Academy to talk to fifth and sixth graders about reading and writing.

The two charter schools provided disparate and attentive audiences, and as usual, I learned as much from the students as I tried to teach them. Both groups asked questions that challenged authority and demonstrated great insight into the relationship between the media and the public.

Students at both schools, miles and years in age apart, were curious about media “twisting” and “making up” stories; neither fifth graders nor high school seniors seemed to question if such fabrications exist, nor were they noticeably outraged or disturbed by the concept. They just seemed accepting, as if media distortions are part of standard operating procedure.

As they are learning about media in Toledo, I would have been a liar to dissuade them of that perception, although I did discuss the many consequences readers pay when papers “twist” and “make up stories.”

At the Wildwood fifth grade class, the students and I talked about books, writing, commas, incomes, houses, comic strips, newspaper circulation and why diagramming sentences is a monotonous but necessary tool for gaining command of the language.

At Wildwood, classrooms combine students from across the spectrum; “special needs” students, “normal” students and “above average” students share a classroom. The students are tolerant, inclusive and wonderfully patient with each other. It was an eye-opening experience; at my public school, special needs students were kept out of the mainstream and were consequently teased and shunned when any interaction occurred.

I was impressed by the piercing honesty exhibited by those Wildwood “children.” I wish all the adults I connect with at public events could be as honest and grown up as they were.

Michael S. Miller is editor in chief of Toledo Free Press. Contact him at mmiller@toledofreepress.com.

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THE COMMUNITARIAN SOUL

FEBRUARY 7, 2010

SHREDDING THE CURTAIN

Incalcuable loss Choosing politics over process T I do funerals and memorial ser- no hymns, no prayers, no liturgy or vices. It comes with the job I rituals. Nothing but broken concrete have. People often think this is and human flesh. The report was the downside of my work. I always from Haiti.

How do we calculate the true loss disagree. Sure there is the sadness and emptiness that surrounds this in disasters like these? I am sure the accountants and actukind of work. But there is aries are busy doing also memory. At most their work. Some day funerals people rewe will have all the member. Most rememnumbers... dollars bering is told through expended, lives lost, story. And since most people injured. The of the world’s religions compassionate will involve story and myth, give and grieve while most of us clergy are the cynical will make right at home in this their judgments. Some pastoral activity. will ask the question Today, many fu- Eric MCGLADE “why?” Some of my nerals employ what acerbic essayist Joe Queenan calls colleagues will stupidly attempt an the “tag team eulogy.” He cynically answer. Thankfully, most of us will describes this as one person after simply want to do something for another getting up at the service to these people.

Obviously, the loss of life is tragic out do each other by telling funny and outrageous tales about the and cannot be replaced. But for the survivors there is dearly departed. I something else lost. am not so cynical This kind of loss It has to do with about this. I find the the image of the blending of laughter can never be fully dump trucks and and tears that mass graves. It is often comes from measured. I can’t as if the enormity is helpful to the of this disaster is grieving. It allows help but to be so great that it has me to do my job, stolen from the surapplying the story haunted by the viving the simple of the faith tradition and powerful opout of which my faith community unfairness of it all.” portunity to gather around a ritual or lives to the story of liturgy, sing a few songs, tell a few the dearly departed’s life.

I know this is helpful because stories, say a few prayers, and allow in the quiet moments of my day, I the tears and the laughter to help often find my imagination being write the next chapter in their lives. crowded by thoughts of my father’s All this stuff we take for granted memorial service three years ago. surrounding the death of our loved The words, the friends, the liturgy, ones, has suddenly became unavailthe hymns, the stories of that day able for countless souls caught in this comfort me. In an odd sort of way, disaster. Many will carry with them they remind me that, though I have the scars of unanswered questions.

I suppose in the massive scale of suffered a loss through my father’s death, maybe I haven’t lost as much all of this, some will think this conof my father as I thought. For those cern is small and trivial. Maybe it is. who believe, the stories and myths But the human soul requires its own and the symbols and liturgies of a kind of mythology. The mechanisms person’s faith tradition help make a it employs to help us stumble into connection between the human soul a sense of meaning and purpose, and the mysterious nature of the love and connectedness includes eternal. This connection makes the such things as memory and ritual, symbol and stories. This kind of loss grieving bearable and healable.

An image on the late news a can never be fully measured. I can’t couple of weeks ago was truly grue- help but to be haunted by the unfairsome and tragic: a dump truck, ness of it all. backing toward an open pit. It stops.

It unceremoniously drops its load. Eric McGlade is a United Methodist What pours out of its bed are human Minister who lives and works in bodies. Lots of them. No storytelling, Bowling Green.

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Republican controlled.” he Eye of Sauron snarls on my left shoulder.

If it is a Democrat who wins this Ohio Senate seat in “How can Peter Ujvagi be hired for Lucas County Administrator without anyone else being inter- November, for anything to be accomplished it will take viewed? Why isn’t the Democratic Caucus ensuring the working with Republicans. There is no other way.

It doesn’t matter which candidate I prefer, Brown or Mcprocess for selection in the General Assembly is followed?

Don’t they realize this type of arrogance contributes to voter Namara. Those pulling a Democratic ballot will not be able to decide that until May. What happens until then may be apathy in the party and outrage from independents?” out of our hands, but we should be watching.

On my right shoulder, Glinda the Witch of On the same day Lucas County Commisthe North coos, “Be a good Democrat. Peter has sioners Pete Gerken, Tina Skeldon Wozniak been a loyal Democrat for years and deserves and Ben Konop voted to give Ujvagi the job, it this job. He was Michael Beazley’s mentor and was stated that pressure started from the Ohio he has years of political experience. Remember, Legislative Black Caucus to appoint Brown to the Republicans did quite a bit of musical chairs Fedor’s seat, before Fedor even sent out her after Paul Gillmor died. We knew Teresa Fedor announcement that she was seeking to be was going to go back to District 47. And Edna Ujvagi’s replacement.

Brown trying to gain an advantage against Joe There is supposed to be a process. AppliMcNamara? Don’t go there ... ” cations are supposed to be taken, screening is I have to go there. I have never bought the Lisa Renee WARD supposed to happen, a recommendation and excuse that one party doing something makes it OK for the other; there is supposed to be a process. Maybe then the Senate Democratic Caucus votes. This process Ujvagi is the best candidate, but since there were no other was followed in March of 2009 when Dayton-area Senator candidates, we’ll never really know. No matter the intention, Tom Roberts resigned and Fred Strahorn was appointed to replace him. the avoidable accusation of political cronyism is legitimate.

There are more voters in this area who are non-party afFedor’s move is not a shock; there is no one at this point who has said they are going to run against her. I realize the filiated than there are members of the Democratic Party. So term limit purists take issue with her move to the House, while Republicans and Democrats may select who will repthen the Senate and now the House, but despite term limits resent each party in November, those non-affiliated voters being voter approved in 1992, voters have continually allowed often decide the outcome.

Playing political games without even the pretense of a House to Senate and Senate to House and back again.

Randy Gardner is in his 10th term as the House Rep- transparent and fair process in the Ujvagi hiring and the resentative for District 6. He was in the Ohio House from domino effect of appointments is a risky proposition in a 1985 to 2000 then the Ohio Senate from 2001 to 2008. Now good year for a political party.

While the party faithful may listen to their own personal back in the House, he’s up for re-election.

When I mentioned to a fellow Democrat that after being Glindas or Saurons, the response from the rest of the voters House District 48 Representative since 2001, Brown may fi- is the voice they should fear. nally see her first piece of legislation pass into law this year, I was told, “Remember, Republicans held a majority in the Toledo Free Press contributor Lisa Renee Ward operates the House almost all of that time.” My response? “The Senate is political blog Glass City Jungle.

GUEST OPINION

Limousines are cheaper than TARTA

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t would be cheaper for Waterville to employ full-service limousines than to have the services of TARTA. In 2009, the Village of Waterville coughed up approximately $324,000 in property taxes to fund TARTA. In return, TARTA serves Waterville five days a week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Let’s do some basic arithmetic. At five days a week, TARTA runs services Derek for Waterville totaling 260 days a year, which equals 2,860 hours a year. TARTA receives $324,000 per year from Waterville taxpayers, which equates to $1,246 each day or $113 per hour.

According to Total Image Limousine, located in Monclova, a Lincoln limo can be at your service at a base price of $70 an hour. A1 Accurate,

located in Toledo, and Dagwood Limousines, in Perrysburg, quote similar prices that vary slightly depending on the number of passengers and limo model.

Of course, a lower price could be negotiated if a limousine company was granted a contract for a full day’s work, let alone a full year. But, let’s stick with the $70 per hour. The net savings from switching to a MERRIN limousine service from TARTA would be $123,800 not even counting the quality of life benefits from riding in style.

An astute observer may question the functionality of fitting all Waterville TARTA riders into a limousine; however, given the ridership levels, that shouldn’t be too big of a

problem. According to TARTA, its TARPS service conducts 3.5 pickups per day, its Call-A-Ride service transports about 4.8 people per day, and its express buses transport about 60 people a day at various times.

I admit that Waterville may need three additional limousines at rush hour to transport the 60 people who normally ride the express buses. At an additional hour a day, that would limit our net savings to approximately $69,200. The fact remains: No matter how you configure Waterville’s schedule, private limos are cheaper than TARTA public services.

Some riders, if not the majority of the riders, do not even live in Waterville, but come to Waterville to catch the buses. It is important to note that the approximate number of riders a day assumes that a rider makes a round trip, which TARTA counts as two rides.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010 ■ TARTA CONTINUED FROM A4 Also, TARTA provides rides to Mud Hens and Walleye games.

Waterville and other suburban communities are being ripped off by TARTA. Our tax dollars are being transferred to subsidize an urban transportation system that is less cost-effective than the private sector. It is not uncommon for me to be stopped at Kroger or the post office and be asked, “Hey, Mayor, do you see the empty TARTA buses that ride around Waterville all day? What a waste of money.” My typical reply is, “Yeah, I see them. It’s an outrage, but my hands are tied.”

An archaic state law, supported by TARTA administration, only permits a TARTA member, such as Waterville, to withdraw from TARTA if the other eight members unanimously consent. The other members are Maumee, Ottawa Hills, Perrysburg, Rossford, Spencer Township, Sylvania, Sylvania Township and Toledo. Some members have attempted an escape, but have failed.

State Representative Randy Gardner has unsuccessfully tried to change the inequitable law, and provide local governments more autonomy concerning participating in regional transportation systems.

The problem is that one large municipality can force the rest of us to pay a tax that provides us with poor

value. If every TARTA jurisdiction voted against its property tax levy, but the majority of Toledo voters say, “yes,” we all have to pay.

I am not against public transportation. But, I am against the people I represent having to pay a fortune to a quasi-governmental entity that charges more than the private sector and offers less. Furthermore, I am opposed to the utopian fantasy that public transit must connect every hinterland on this side of the Mississippi River, no matter the cost. I will support public transportation if it is needed and economically sensible.

Whether in the name of economics or good intentions, there is never an excuse to waste tax dollars.

The plundering of tax dollars hurts the economy and the less fortunate; there is less money in the private sector to spur economic growth, and the average, hard-working citizen becomes calloused, angry toward having to overpay a bureaucracy that purports helping the needy.

While political philosophies and better ways to manage public transit are debated, I would encourage TARTA to contract with a local limousine company to save taxpayers’ money and provide more comfortable rides for Waterville residents.

Derek Merrin is mayor of Waterville.

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The necessity of cost cutting at TPS

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t is obvious that the City of Toledo and Toledo Public determine what is affordable and how best to use the available Schools (TPS) are at spending levels that are not sustain- resources to fund educational support for Toledo’s children.

TPS has a similar timeline as the city, but has other comable without onerous increases in income and property plexities. Besides the $30 million shortfall, TPS taxes. With unsustainable cost structures and has a superintendent search under way, collecdifficult economic times in our community, the tive bargaining agreements that expire in 2010 immediate question is, “What do our elected and a large number of schools that continually officials do now?” rank in the Academic Watch and Emergency Important questions they need to answer: categories. All of this impacts TPS’ ability to ■ What is the current wage and benefit maintain financial solvency while meeting its level for public employees versus their counbasic mission of educating children. terparts in the private sector?

It will not be an easy task to reconcile our ■ What is the current ratio of those needs with what we can afford. It will be even working in the public versus private sectors? more difficult for our elected leaders to grasp Annual deficits are a continued likelihood Darlene FISHER that they need to meet their mission with the with our public entities saddled with cost structures we can no longer afford to sustain. In the private tax dollars they have today.

Unfortunately, many will focus on the short term rather sector, severe cost cutting would occur. Public entities place too much reliance on taxing their constituents as opposed than the long term sustainability of our city and its institutions. Certainly, we want the best for our community but with to facing and resolving the cost structure dilemma.

Toledo Mayor Mike Bell has invited critical people to our area in a major recession and the private sector faltering, the table before placing a levy on the ballot. TPS is also raising taxes will only place more strain on Toledo’s residents considering increasing local property taxes. It too has an- and the businesses that support them. There are always uninnounced a cost-cutting subcommittee. But the similarity of tended consequences to every decision. In the case of the city the efforts ends as TPS has created a committee led by one and school system, frugality now may in the long run assure board member to avoid the scrutiny of public meetings. that residents are still here to spark a renaissance. Without due If past history is any guide, the representation of the TPS care, we just may find ourselves in the perfect storm.

As Bell knows, the pain must be shared. But it must start committee will not be broad and inclusive. The unfortunate part is that there are some things the board and administra- with elected leaders making the hard decisions to cut costs as thoroughly as possible. tion may not want to hear but they must.

The time has long since passed, but still is required to involve key civic, union and community members, as well as, em- Darlene Fisher is a former TPS board member. She can be ployees that are close to the spending decisions in an effort to reached at darlene@darlenefisher.com.

Profile of Excellence: Barbara Brotzki Owens Community College Alumna Barbara Brotzki grew up in Sandusky and met her husband, Paul, in high school. As their family grew to include four children, she put off her college plans, worked in the accounting field and ran a sewing business out of her home.

When her youngest son enrolled in college, Brotzki thought about going back to school. She saw an Owens commercial, went online and applied. Nervous about getting back into the classroom, her intent was to try college for one semester, but her instructors encouraged her to continue.

“My instructors were fantastic and willing to work with me as long as I was willing to work hard,” Brotzki said.

She enrolled in business, but realized there were many subjects she was interested in, particularly anthropology and human geography.

She travelled to Nicaragua twice more, and also Honduras, Guatemala and the Philippines on a variety of missions.

As her studies progressed, Brotzki’s instructors encouraged her to join the Honors Program. She was unsure if she had the skills to excel, but she persevered.

Brotzki said “When the honors medallion was placed around my neck, it was an awesome feeling.”

While in the Honors Program, Brotzki created an independent study project that took advantage of her experience as a seamstress. She wrote a sewing manual designed to train Guatemalan villagers in basic sewing techniques and has arranged for the donation of sewing machines. When Brotzki travels to Guatemala later this year, she will take the sewing manual and will demonstrate how to use the machines.

“Owens taught me that I can open any door,” says Brotzki.

Brotzki’s interest in other cultures was sparked by her daughter who, at age 16, wanted to travel to Nicaragua on a mission trip. Brotzki accompanied her daughter and said “It proved to be a lifechanging experience for both of us.”

Barbara Brotzki 2009 Honors Graduate

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Penn Gaming pledges $300,000 to Destination Toledo Penn National Gaming, Inc. has pledged $300,000 to Destination Toledo, Inc., an organization that promotes local tourism. Destination Toledo will receive $30,000 a year during the next 10 years from Penn National, beginning with a three-year advance of $90,000 in 2010 to help jump start Toledo’s marketing efforts. The money will help offset the decline in hotel occupancy tax and will allow Destination Toledo to start a marketing campaign in early spring.

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POLITICS

By Kristen Rapin TOLEDO FREE PRESS SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR krapin@toledofreepress.com

Nearly 10 years removed from politics, John Kasich is running for governor against incumbent Ted Strickland.

“The state is in deep trouble. We’re losing jobs and losing our best people.

With my political and business experience, I felt a responsibility to try and help fix Ohio,” the Republican said.

“Ohio has been good to me and I want to give back to it.”

Kasich’s time away from politics has helped him gain perspective on issues that face the state, he said.

“It’s healthy, not just for the country, but for a person, to not hang on [to politics] for too long,” Kasich said. “A ten-year break gives me a different perspective.

I understand where Ohioans are coming from.”

Results from a January Rasmussen Reports telephone survey shows Kasich with a lead over Strickland, 47 percent to 40 percent.

Rasmussen Reports is a public opinion polling firm.

“I think during these tough economic times. The governor (Strickland) is working against the economy,” said Ron Rothenbuhler, Lucas County Democratic chairman. “It’s tough to create a positive image in an economy with debt and no jobs.”

Rothenbuhler said people will come out to support Strickland because they understand he is working hard to help them and get the state back on track.

John Kasich Kasich grew up in a blue collar Pennsylvania town and attended The Ohio State University.

In 1978, he was elected to the state Senate and served for four years before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Kasich served 18 years in the House as representative for a district outside Columbus.

During his time in Washington,

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FORMER REP. JOHN KASICH, R-OHIO, ANNOUNCES HE WILL RUN ON THE REPUBLICAN TICKET FOR OHIO GOVERNOR IN 2010 IN WESTERVILLE, OHIO, JUNE 1, 2009.

Kasich was chairman of the House Budget Committee, where he spent 10 years working to balance the budget. Kasich introduced the bipartisan “Balanced Budget Act of 1997,” which gave the United States the first surplus since “man walked on the moon,” he said.

Kasich left politics in 2001 and worked for Lehman Brothers.

He has been criticized for his work with the bankrupt company, but he said that criticism is misplaced.

Kasich, who ran a two-man group in Columbus, said blaming him for the financial problems of the company “is like blaming a car dealer in Toledo for the collapse of General Motors.”

Mary Taylor Kasich chose Ohio State Auditor Mary Taylor as his candidate for lieutenant governor.

“We have many problems that need to be solved in our state. I need someone as lieutenant governor who will stand up and fight. Someone that can help me analyze activities of the state, and that’s Mary,” Kasich said. “She’s qualified to be governor, has the same philosophy, has done great work as auditor and is a total class individual.”

The lieutenant governor sometimes gets a diminished role, but Kasich plans to utilize Taylor’s talents, he said. The pair haven’t discussed in full

what Taylor’s duties will be, but she won’t be placed in the background.

“Mary has the qualifications to have a major impact,” he said.

Taylor, who could have run for reelection as state auditor, said joining Kasich was the best way for her to help Ohio: “After talking with John and with my family about John’s vision for Ohio, I knew the best opportunity to help the state was to run with John Kasich,” she said.

“John has a strong record of accomplishment. In Congress, he identified massive wasteful spending and was key in the {implementation} of the balanced budget. He knows how to get tough things done. When we

start talking about things that need to happen here in Ohio, he has a strong message that restores a hopeful vision in Ohio.”

Prior to becoming state auditor, Taylor served two terms in the state legislature and was as CPA in Northeast Ohio. Taylor’s experience in both the public and private sector will help her in her role as lieutentant governor, she said.

“As auditor, I’ve traveled across the state and have seen how state and local governments operate. I’ve seen who’s doing it right and who needs help. This knowledge will help us create a better, more efficient government,” she said.

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Issues Major problems face the state, Kasich said. His first focus will be to balance the budget and reduce the cost of government in Ohio.

Kasich said his experience in Congress as chairman of the House Budget Committee will help him balance the budget in the state. “The philosophy I used there and the efforts I made there gave me the experience to be able to deal with these problems,� he said. “I’ve seen this scenario before, what I learned will allow me to be successful in Ohio.�

Kasich is also worried about jobs.

The state needs to focus on keeping skilled workers and jobs in Ohio.

When people and businesses leave things begin to “crumble,� he said.

Kasich would like to train workers for jobs that do exist by creating a voucher program with colleges and tech schools, he said.

Additionally, Kasich would like to create a more business-friendly atmosphere that promotes job growth.

One way would be by creating better regulations, he said. “We need to create better regulations and get better regulators,� Kasich said. “Bureaucrats need to stop hurting TAYLOR small business and use more common sense.

When they’re not doing their job with common sense, they’re killing jobs.�

Another way to help businesses grow is to fix the worker compensation system in Ohio, which has become an impediment for small business to be successful, he said. “It’s easy for people in politics to look the other way when there is a problem. When you start to make decisions, you start upsetting people, and when you upset people, then you worry about not getting votes,� he said. “If you look at politics as an opportunity to serve the public for a limited period of time, you’re more likely to step up with the right attitude and get things done.�

Toledo concerns Kasich would like to see Toledo and the region develop its assets. “Toledo has location and geography. It has manufacturing jobs and exploration into alternative energy.

You have to take advantage of assets to make the area a better place, and that is what I intend to do,� Kasich said. “We want to make Toledo a great place, want to improve it and make it one of the great cities.�

Income tax Press conferences were held throughout the state by Democrats on Jan. 25 to point out the problems with Kasich’s goal to phase out state income tax. Wade Kapszukiewicz, Lucas County Treasurer, hosted a local press conference at the request of Chris Redfern, Ohio Democratic Party Chairman. “The plan would cause local communities to make a devastating choice — massive cuts in services on one hand, or a massive increase in local income taxes,� Kapszukiewicz said.

Kapszukiewicz based his prediction on the Ohio Legislative Services Commission’s analysis of House Bill 400. The bill, proposed by state representative John Adams, phases out income tax throughout 10 years. “The Adams’ bill looks and smells a lot like the Kasich plan,� he said.

Eliminating the state income tax would cost the state $12 billion by 2020, Kapszukiewicz said. According to the analysis, the plan would decrease state funding in Lucas County from $23.7 million to $12.9 million and library funding in the county from $15.3 million to $8.2 million.

Kasich’s plan is a way to score cheap political points and capitalize on everyone’s hatred of taxes, Kapszukiewicz said.

Kasich said Adams’ bill is not his program and he has nothing to do with it: “It’s important to note Democrats believe in bigger taxes. I want to get the government stabilized. Make it more efficient, effective and smaller, then explore decreasing taxes,� Kasich said.

Social media Social media has played an important role in Kasich’s campaign. On Jan. 14, he announced Taylor as his lieutenant governor on Twitter before hosting a formal press conference, which was later streamed live on the Internet. “I see [social media] as such an important part of where we are today. It isn’t a substitute for traditional media, it’s an addition,� Kasich said. “It’s exciting, fun and interesting. It allows me to build grassroots efforts that at one time I would have thought was impossible.�

On Jan. 28, Kasich hosted an 88county house party via Webcast. Kasich and Taylor were in attendance, Kasich from a house party in Lancaster, Taylor at the McKinley Day Dinner in Niles. “It was so exciting to be live in 88 counties and be able to communicate with people in their homes,� said Taylor, who introduced Kasich.

About 153 individual house parties took place with 1,852 participants.

Questions for Kasich were submitted through Facebook, Twitter and e-mail.

Kasich spoke with attendees about his philosophy and how they would play an important role in his campaign.

For more information about Kasich visit, www.kasichforohio.com.

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STAFF NEWS

TFP adds sales, editorial staff Toledo Free Press, Lucas County’s largest-circulation Sunday newspaper, has hired staff in two departments.

Design Editor Bret Guthrie, a Maumee resident, has worked in graphic design for 25 years. He was most recently a graphic designer for The Blade. “I love facing new challenges,� Guthrie said. “I’m not the type of person who likes to sit still; I like to work.�

TFP Editor in Chief Michael S. Miller said Guthrie will have the opportunity to make a great impact on the newspaper and a number of its upcoming projects. “We look for people who understand the importance of our mission and are willing to join us through ups, downs and even the more challenging times,�

Miller said. “Bret brings a fresh perspective and attitude that has been a major addition to our team.�

Chick Reid has been hired as a TFP sales representative. Recently retired, he served more than 40 years in sales at The Blade. “I was looking for something to continue doing what I love,� he said.

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The Knight Academy, a co-ed charter middle school for sixth through eighth grades, moved into its new facilities in a former commercial building on Arco Drive in Toledo.

Classes began in the new school Jan. 19 and the academy hosted an open house Jan. 28 for prospective students and the public.

“The new facilities are working out great for our students, teachers and staff,” said Tom Baker, executive director of the Knight Academy.

Baker said that 100 students attend the charter middle school that plans to add a fifth-grade class next year. Students come to the academy from traditional public and parochial schools in the Toledo area, including Lucas, Wood and Fulton counties, he said.

The staff includes Paul Rackowski, dean of students and curriculum, 11 teachers, a full-time counselor, secretary, custodian and part-time nurse.

“We consider it a public school with a private school atmosphere,” said

Baker, who has 42 years of experience in education as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, high school principal and superintendent.

Knight Academy is a public charter school that receives funds from the state and federal government and does not charge tuition. It operates with a longer class day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and longer school year, starting in mid-August and ending in mid-June.

“We emphasize our academics, good discipline and parent involvement,” Baker said. “All of our teachers are properly licensed with the state and our parents are very involved in the parents’ organization.”

Boys are required to wear shirts and ties and the girls wear uniforms.

They begin each day with announcements and pledge allegiance to the flag in the cafeteria, Baker said.

The boys and girls are seperated in classes for each gender. All students are required to take Spanish as a foreign language and have physical education every day along with the standard curriculum.

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Advanced classes are offered in science, language and technology. Baker said that high-functioning students are not held back and are advanced to higher classes when qualified.

The academy also has a teacher and class for special needs students who are together for one period each day and integrated into classes with the other students, he said.

The academy offers art, vocal and instrumental music classes. The school’s band has played at several events and locations in the community, Baker said.

After-school activities include art, chess, martial arts and athletics, including basketball, baseball, cross country and track. The seventh and eighth grade basketball team is 6-0 in play against other middle schools in the Toledo area, he reported.

“It is our mission to provide a superior educational experience focusing on academic preparation, character and physical development,” Baker said.

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“It is our mission to provide a superior educational experience, focusing on academic preparation, character and physical development. ” — Tom Baker they expect 28 students to graduate in June and 23 have already applied to private high schools in the area.

The Knight Academy is located in a two-story building with nine classrooms and offices on the first floor.

The cafeteria and music room are on the second floor.

“The building was completely gutted and new spaces constructed to meet our needs,” Baker said. “The classrooms are larger to accommodate our growing enrollment and each has the latest technology, including Smartboards and projectors.”

Visit www.toledofreepress.com The Knight Academy recently received a $200,000 federal grant from the State Department of Education based on the school’s high academic testing results. Baker said the money will be used to purchase new tables for the computer lab and other upgraded equipment this year.

The gymnasium is located in a separate building located behind the school that was a former warehouse.

It contains a basketball court, batting and throwing cages, restrooms and shower facilities. Physical education classes, athletic competitions and practices are held there.

The Knight Academy also offers self-defense and martial arts programs to help children build character, confidence, discipline, self-control and selfesteem through rigorous training.

“The benefits of the martial arts training are numerous. Children learn to concentrate and focus their energy constructively, which results in better grades at school and improved behavior at home,” Baker said.

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Copeland will forgo pay for missed meetings Toledo City Councilman Philip Copeland apologized for missing past meetings he was paid for at the Feb. 2 city council meeting.

“I was under the impression, I probably had it mistaken wrong, but I don’t want to be paid for any meeting I’m not ... I thought that was on record, but I got back with Jerry [Dendinger, clerk of council] and them and part of it’s on record, part of it’s not. But I do want to make it clear here today if I have to go out of town for work and I miss a meeting, I

Ujvagi appointed The Lucas County Commissioners voted Feb. 2 to appoint Peter Ujvagi as Lucas County Administrator.

“Peter brings a full career of public service to the table. He helped manage budgets at both the city and state level.

He has a wealth of connections to Columbus and Washington,” said Pete Gerken, president of the Lucas County Commissioners. “To have someone with his positive experience, relationship connections and temperament is an asset to the county.”

Ujvagi will take over Michael Beazley’s position. Beazley accepted a job as Oregon administrator and will start March 1.

“I’m very pleased at the appointment and opportunity. I will be able to take my public service experience and work to address the big challenges that face the county,” Ujvagi said.

“Peter is one of the strongest public policy leaders in our region because of that he will provide seamless service between one county administrator to another. He will serve the citizens of Lucas County very well,” said Tina Skeldon Wozniak, Lucas County Commissioner.

Ujvagi is serving his fourth term as the Ohio House District 47 representative. He cannot be reelected to that position because of term limits.

There are a number of initiatives Ujvagi would like to see signed or passed off to other legislators to advocate before leaving the house, he said.

Prior to the vote, commissioner Ben Konop motioned that they wait to appoint an administrator to allow time for other candidates to be examined.

Waiting would allow the commissioners to conduct a broader search for qualified candidates, Konop said in a statement.

Ujvagi’s appointment to county administrator leaves a vacant appointment for his seat in the House. Ohio Senator Teresa Fedor, who was already running for Ujvagi’s seat, said she will seek the appointment to the vacant House seat.

— Kristen Rapin

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A Jan. 21 Toledo Free Press article, “Council members missed 219 meetings in 2009,” on Jan. 21, brought up the issue of council members missing meetings.

“I wanted to make it clear that I am not getting paid for meetings that I have

been missing. I wanted to put it on record again,” Copeland said. “I do not want to be paid for meetings I miss.”

Copeland does not know if he has been paid for previous meetings he has missed, but will no longer accept payment for those he has missed, he

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20 North Gallery will celebrate Black History Month with its 15th annual Black History Month Exhibit from Jan. 29 to March 6.

The exhibit features artwork from local and regional African-American artists. Artists include feature artist Aaron Bivins and guest artists Wil Clay, Marcus Nunn, Mack Walton and Warren Woodberry.

Five student artists, Melvin Clay Brooks, Patrice Davis, Jacqueline Ford, Corrine Mahogany Moore and Ella Monique D. Baccus, will be shown in The Ford Gallery.

20 North Gallery will host a free African dance and drum performance at Owens Community College Center for the Fine and Performing Arts’ Rotunda Feb. 16 from noon to 1 p.m. as part of its educational outreach.

The gallery is located at 18 N. St. Clair St. in Downtown.

Operating hours are Wednesday through Friday noon to 4 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment.

The exhibit can be viewed online at www.360ipt.com by clicking on 20 North Gallery. For more information contact Peggy Grant at (419) 241-2400.

UT is celebrating Black History Month as the University’s Arts Living Learning Community (ALLC) will offer a selection of noteworthy films as part of Dr. Rob Prince’s annual Reel Black History Month Film Festival.

Prince founded the floating festival in 2005, to promote public awareness of the historical significance that African American films hold in our everyday lives and their place in modern popular culture. Prince received his doctorate in film and media studies from BGSU’s American Culture Studies program, and is the maker of the documentary “March Across the Bridge” produced in 1991. Prince is serving as the ALLC’s first full-time Artist-In-Residence.

The Arts Living Learning Community is a program for first year undergraduate students enrolled in a fine arts program, or simply those interested in creativity. ALLC students have the opportunity to live together in a shared dorm space and also attend classes and special events as a group such as art exhibitions, the symphony, the opera and film screenings like the Sundance Film Festival recent outreach program which took place Ann Arbor. Kate Abu-Absi has served as the program’s director since its founding in 2005.

“I view this festival as a teaching and learning opportunity. There just simply aren’t that many black films being made today,” Prince said.

Festival events will be offered every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. .beginning Feb. 4, with the lecture “40 Years Back in the Day: The Secret History of Hip-Hop’s Origins” and the 2003 Oscar-nominated documentary “Tupac Resurrection,” followed by “Cigarettes for Breakfast” on Feb. 11, which also features a Q & A session with Bowling Green-based filmmaker d.e. Williams, a private screening of “Hustle & Flow” on Feb. 18 and the Academy Award-winning “Crash” on Feb. 25. All events are free and open to the public unless noted above. For more information, visit www.utoledo.edu.

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Way Library film ‘Sergeant Rutledge’ Way Library will celebrate Black History Month with viewing of the film “Sergeant Rutledge” on Feb. 7. The 1960 film is set in the 1800s and features a black cavalryman accused of rape and murder. The film begins at 2 p.m. with local film buff Mike Hough as guest speaker.

The library continues its Reel Talk classic film series with “Zoo in Budapest” on Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. The film is a love story starring Loretta Young and Gene Raymond.

All movies are free and open to the public. The library is located at 101 E. Indiana Ave. For more information, call (419) 874-3135.

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The Boy Scouts of America is celebrating its centennial.

On the local level, Northwest Ohio’s Erie Shores Council is marking its anniversary with hopes of “continuing the journey” and building a new permanent headquarters, said Scout Executive and CEO Richard Fisher.

The Erie Shores headquarters had been Downtown with United Way at One Stranahan Square, but when United Way moved, the council had to choose whether to lease, buy an existing building or to build a new structure. Fisher and other council leaders hosted town hall-style meetings to seek input from parents and volunteers.

“What we found very quickly is that Camp Miakonda is the home of Scouting,” he said.

The council decided to build the Centennial Leadership Center, which will be located in the northwest region of Miakonda. Construction is slated to start in May and will be finished one year later.

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SCOUT EXECUTIVE AND CEO RICHARD FISHER SAID ERIE SHORES COUNCIL IS BUILDING A NEW HEADQUARTERS AT CAMP MIAKONDA.

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Scout law, to help other people at all times, to

keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.”

“On my honor, I will do my duty, to God and my country, to obey the

The Boy Scouts of America Great Sauk Trail Council hosted the “Youth Recognition Dinner” on Feb. 2 to honor those who achieved Eagle Scout in 2009.

“The Eagle Scout award is the pinnacle of their Scouting career. Each has a sense of accomplishment after completing the many steps it takes to become an Eagle Scout,” said Andy Tata, district director for the Great Sauk Trail Council. “We’re very pleased that we have more Eagle Scouts this year than last. It’s a great class of boys.”

The council had 139 individuals attained the highest ranking of Eagle Scout in 2009.

Each boy who earns Eagle Scout has an individual ceremony with his troop, the “Youth Recognition Dinner” is a way to honor the Scouts all in one spot, Tata said.

The dinner featured special recognition for the Scouts and a slide show highlighting the 2009 Eagle Scout projects.

The dinner was sponsored by Ann Arbor Breakfast Optimist Club.

The Great Sauk Trail Council serves six counties in Michigan, including Monroe County.

For more information about the council and upcoming events, visit its Web site at www.gstcbsa.org.

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In gratitude and recognition of their characterbuilding endeavor, and the guidance they provide to our future leaders, The Andersons is proud to pledge their continued support to The Boy Scouts Of America.

■ ERIE SHORES CONTINUED FROM A14 Building a new headquarters at the camp also guarantees a permanent home for scouting in Northwest Ohio as Erie Shores will not have to deal with the pressure of relocating.

Until the new location is completed, the council will be housed in three existing buildings at Miakonda.

In accordance with Boy Scouts’ teachings, the center will be built in an eco-friendly manner and will have an outdoor classroom with educational applications of solar and geothermal energy.

“There seems to be a great movement for young people these days related to the environment and conservation, and that’s a very core aspect of scouting,” Fisher said.

Erie Shores was established in 1910 as a charter council for the Boy Scouts and is one of the few charter councils to remain in its original geographic layout. Camp Miakonda became the council’s first acquisition in 1917, making it the sixth oldest Boy Scouts camp in the United States. Seven thousand youth take part in Scouting annually through Erie Shores.

“We are really dedicated to showing the community that Scouting is interested in what’s happening and wants to make all communities better for everyone,” Fisher said.

“Our goal is very much the same as when Scouting was developed: to help kids and their families develop character, citizenship training, and fitness.”

Fisher said achieving these goals is more difficult than in the past.

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Locally, we have certainly seen great increases in our camping program, specifically our resident camping program for Boy Scouts.

We continue to see increased participation at our Scouts camp even during this economic downturn, and we have begun to position ourselves more as a regional camp.”

— RICHARD FISHER they didn’t have maybe 40 or 50 years ago,” he said, citing financial and time constraints in busy schedules. “What Scouting does is...reinforce some of the values that are taught in homes.”

Scouts are 15 percent more likely to graduate from high school and 24 percent more likely to graduate from college than non-Scouts, Fisher said. Scouts are also less likely to cheat on exams, more likely to take leadership positions and can earn up to $600,000 more in a lifetime than non-Scouts.

“We’re seeing the value of Scouting reach academia,” Fisher said. “Much of our curriculum is based in academics.”

Moving forward, Erie Shores hopes to make the opportunities that Boy Scouts offers available to all who are interested.

“Our goal is to make sure this Scouting campus is open to anyone that wants to come so they can get a preview or a sneak peek of what Scouting could be like,” Fisher said.

“Whether people are Scouts or not, if they could understand the values of Scouting, in terms of the Scout Law, the Scout Oath and those key components that people live by, what would our community really look like? I think we would really transform this area in a significant way.”

Like many Boy Scouts councils, Erie Shores offers a program called Scoutreach, which helps boys and families without financial means participate in Scouting activities. Scoutreach also provides when an area lacks the volunteer base that is critical for successful Boy Scouts programs.

Fisher said Erie Shores and Camp Miakonda have seen increased participation, despite poor economic times.

“Locally, we have certainly seen great increases in our camping program, specifically our resident camping program for Boy Scouts. We continue to see increased participation at our Scouts camp even during this economic downturn, and we have begun to position ourselves more as a regional camp.”

The centennial is also a time for Erie Shores to reconnect with many of its more distinguished graduates: the Eagle Scouts.

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fish, and insisted that he clean and cook it for dinner. Schuster e could all learn a lesson from Robert Schuster.

He was forced to step aside from his career as enjoyed the end result of his son’s labors, literally and figuraa high school social studies teacher with Toledo tively. A favorite photo of the two was taken in Dorchester, Canada, during the annual camping experience Public Schools due to being diagnosed with that brings together Scouts from Canada and multiple sclerosis in August 1996. the United States to experience and celebrate all His role as a father was permanently altered things related to Scouting. when his oldest child, son Joe died suddenly Schuster proudly displayed Joe’s various and unexpectedly in November 2006. merit badges that he and his wife, Tammy orHowever, Schuster has not allowed these ganized in a scrapbook. Joe was a member of two drastic changes in his life to stop him from Troop 252 at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns, and giving his time and talent, whether through worked hard to accomplish his ultimate goal, Boy Scouts activities and the Rogers High achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He was School bowling team, the local MS society or just three merit badges and his Eagle Scout the youth of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns.

Julie K. RUBINI project shy when he died. He was buried in “If I didn’t continue with these activities, I’d just sit here and feel sorry for myself, and as I’m a type A his scouting uniform, and several of his friends gave their Eagle badges to Schuster’s family following his death. personality, that was not an option for me,” Schuster said.

This tribute was just the beginning of Joe’s friends reHis involvement with the local Boy Scouts council membering and honoring their friend. A month after his stemmed from his disappointment as untimely passing, his fellow bowlers on the Rogers High a young boy when his troop ceased School bowling team staged a tournament to help with activities due to a lack of leadership. funeral expenses. The event still continues, with proceeds Schuster vowed that if he ever had a helping local scouts pay for camp costs. A plaque recogson, he would encourage him to get nizing their fellow Scout was created and placed at Camp involved in Scouting and help serve Frontier at the Pioneer Scout Reservation, along with a in any capacity to ensure that his son beautiful white oak planted in his memory. never experienced the same fate.

Schuster has served Troop 252 in the capacity of adHe followed through on the vow, vancement chairman for the past six years, an important guiding Joe through many Scouting SCHUSTER role, as he records and submits the paperwork involved challenges and opportunities. As a result, his son’s favorite pastimes included fishing and anything related in the appropriate recognition of Scouts’ progress toward earning their various badges. to scouting, as well as bowling, another passion of his dad’s.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2010 ■ SCHUSTER CONTINUED FROM A16 Schuster, 49, and his family, including wife Tammy and daughters Ashley and Tiffany, remember their son and brother in their own ways.

Tammy is involved in the organization of the annual bowling tournament, and the girls speak fondly of their big brother often.

“I think of Joe when kids are a chal-

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY lenge and I remember how I would inspire Joe in a similar situation. I’m never quitting Scouting,” Schuster said.

Along with his dedication to Boy Scouts, Schuster serves as a volunteer coach for the Rogers High School bowling team and gives his time once a week at the local MS offices, helping however he can, answering phones or stuffing envelopes.

Schuster may be on permanent dis-

ability as a teacher, and his heart may not be wholly intact due to his loss, but he’s still providing lessons for the rest of us, offering up as much of his heart that he has left to give.

Julie K. Rubini is the founder of Claire’s Day Inc. Her first children’s book, “Hidden Ohio,” was published in May

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■ ERIE SHORES CONTINUED FROM A15 On Feb. 11, the official birthday of scouting, the council will host an event at Miakonda for Eagle Scouts to reunite and participate in scouting activities.

Jon Elder, a junior at Perrysburg High School, who continues to take an active role in Scouting and his community will attend.

“Jon Elder is really cool,” Fisher said.

“What’s most significant about him is his involvement in the community.”

Elder volunteers at Zoar Lutheran Church in Perrysburg. For his Eagle Scout project, he landscaped the River Walk at the 577 Foundation in

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Perrysburg. He is also involved with Buckeye Boys State, where he served as an associate Supreme Court justice and was one of two participants from Ohio to be selected to attend Boys of the Nation. He is also heavily involved with the Perrysburg Court Explorer Post.

“I’m a product of the Boy Scouts program,” he said. “It’s been an extremely unique opportunity. You are pretty much thrust into leadership positions.”

Erie Shores will be celebrating the centennial throughout 2010. To get involved, call the council offices at (419) 241-7293.

Notable local Eagle Scouts Erie Shores has produced more than 5,900 Eagle Scouts in its 100-year history. Some remain in Northwest Ohio and use their Scouting experience to their advantage in professional fields. Here are two local Scouts who have become successful professionals in Northwest Ohio.

■ Dan Anderson, president, The Andersons Inc., Retail Group Dan Anderson was a Scout in Troop 104 of St. Joseph’s Parish in Maumee. He became an Eagle Scout in 1970 and is now the Scoutmaster of Troop 104. He has served as president of The Andersons Retail Group since 1996.

Anderson believes Scouting prepared him for the challenges of being a business professional.

“I think there were a lot of skills that you learn going through that experience,” he said. “Some are basic technical skills that help prepare you for life. Having small successes like that build confidence and ability to go on and tackle ANDERSON tougher stuff.”

Anderson utilized opportunities he had through Boy Scouts to develop leadership skills. He noted how Scouting provided a learning environment in failure and success alike.

“You can fail successfully in the Boy Scouts. You can fail without a lot of harm and learn a lot.”

■ Hal Munger, architect, Munger Munger and Associates Hal Munger joined the growing list of Eagle Scouts in his family in 1968 after completing a nature cleanup behind St. Rose Parish in Perrysburg.

“It was part of our family tradition, kind of a right of passage,” he said.

Munger, who was a Scout through St. Rose in Troop 167, went on to become a distinguished architect, designing buildings for several branches of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, schools for Toledo Public Schools and structures at Miakonda. He has been selected to the College of MUNGER Fellows of the American Institute of Architects and also recently finished serving as the president of Erie Shores.

“It’s been a wonderful opportunity to give back,” Munger said. “It’s an opportunity to help young boys become young men. It’s been an opportunity to give back for those coming on next.

“Scouts have always cared about nature and preserving the environment, and as an architect that’s something you try to do every day.”

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Famous Eagle Scouts ■ William Bennett, former Secretary of Education ■ Bill Bradley, pro basketball star and senator from New Jersey ■ Milton “Steve Canyon” Caniff, comic strip artist ■ Gerald Ford, 38th president ■ James Lovell, astronaut ■ Richard Lugar, senator from Indiana ■ Sam Nunn, senator from Georgia ■ William Sessions, FBI director

■ Steven Spielberg, film director ■ John Tesh, entertainer ■ James Stewart, actor ■ James Brady, former press secretary to President Reagan ■ Walter Cronkite, journalist, TV commentator ■ J. Willard Marriott, Jr., president, Marriott Corporation ■ H. Ross Perot, chairman, EDS — www.scoutorama.com

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he start of the new year is gone and many are back focused on daily routines as the holiday parties have come to an end. Many made New Year’s resolutions on things to personally improve on. One resolution, getting and staying financially fit, should be a top priority for 2010.

The problem with getting financially fit is it can seem like a major mountain to climb. We have had a decade lost in the stock market and fixed rates are still extremely low. Life continues to throw in other “what ifs.”

Unexpected medical bills and family needs are common things that can get people off track. Last, it is common to just focus on getting through today and put the future on hold. Before you know it, another month has gone by and still no major changes have been made and the problems could be compounding.

The quicker a person realizes that the only person responsible for their financial situation is themselves, the faster he or she can work toward taking action and putting solutions in place.

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All people have goals, but no goal can be met without a plan, according to local financial experts.

Any goal, such as retirement, home ownership or saving for college requires a plan, said Paul Abendroth, Hylant Financial Services president. “[Financial planning] is basically like a road map,” he said, adding that saving and investing are the two keys to fulfilling the goal.

“By themselves, they don’t always help you reach your goals and objectives to make your financial plan. You need to do both.”

But achieving a goal, such as retirement, is not a cut-and-dry process. Dock Treece, president of Treece Investment Advisory Corp., said financial planning is a commitment, not an event.

“Financial planning can’t be static because all financial plans have to be built on assumptions,” he said, listing inflation and interest rates as factors to which an investor must adjust.

“If any one of those things changes in the financial plan, then all of your assumptions are off. You have to be aware of what’s going on.”

Identifying goals To implement a financial plan, a person must identify a goal, such as retirement at a certain age.

He or she must then determine what dollar amount will be necessary to achieve that goal. The planner must then commit to set aside a certain percentage of his or her income to save and invest.

“The real basic is obtaining the data you need to determine where the client sits today,” said Jack Briner of Toledo Financial Group LLC. “Then, we take it from there to project a retirement date.”

Although the dollar amount and percentage each person needs to save and invest varies, investors agree that starting early and being willing to make adjustments are key components.

“There is no question that the earlier you make the plan, the better off you’re going to be,” Briner said.

“The sooner you start, the more you’re going to have.”

Briner advises putting three to six months’ wages in a money market account in case of a loss of employment or a series of unforeseen expenses. This

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Be flexible While savings and investments should not be used for present expenses, Treece said it is important to be flexible and reallocate investments when the economy changes.

“There is no investment that is good for all times, but no matter what times are doing, there is some investment that’s good,” he said. “When the economy changes, which investments are going to do well is going to change. An investment that’s good today, six months from now is probably not going to be the right place to be.”

Briner said that any personal changes, such as marriage or a new baby in the family drastically alter one’s financial outlook and call for a review of the plan.

Treece said the upcoming years will likely follow the trends of the 1970s, during which time

the economy fluctuated and investments had to be monitored closely. He said saving hard money is a much more reliable plan than expecting an increase in housing value to provide an alternate means of savings.

“This country for a long time has relied on other things, including growth in the value of their home, growth in the value of their 401(k) or other things as a substitution for savings,” he said. “That has worked for this period of time. It is not likely to work in the future.”

Treece also warned that inflation rates, though low now, may jump to levels that would require many people to reevaluate their savings and investments.

“While right now the inflation rate’s low, in my career, I’ve seen inflation rates run all the way from zero to in excess of 12 percent a year,” he said.

“That’s a huge spread. A lot of people today are probably assuming a lower inflation rate than is going to be real over the next 20 years.”

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Follow through can be the hardest part for many people. It is easy to write down the three most important financial items to work on. Most can even detail specifically what each item is costing them and what the impact positive changes can make. Now it is time to take action. There are two ways to do this, first on your own and second in a “coaching” program. Both plans should include specific dates next to each item on when you want to have them accomplished. There has to be a deadline to measure results.

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Unbelievable offers are unbelievable. When the offer is ow do you know which Super Bowl commercials unbelievable, it kills your chances of making a sale. Change are, in fact, super?

Sure, the commercials are funny, but how do you your unbelievable offer into a believable offer and you’ll be changing your unsuccessful advertisement know when funny actually translates into money? into a successful advertisement.

As you are watching the Super Bowl and enjoying With a believable offer in place, the only the commercials, see if you can figure out what thing left is to ask the person to do something. the advertiser is trying to accomplish.

The key here is to make sure that what you’re Only a few companies deliberately set out asking for matches what you’re giving. If you to score “brand awareness.” The rest focus on are giving a person five-cents off a can of peas, making a sale now, or making a sale in the future. and you’re expecting them to drive through a Is it possible for a commercial to use humor and foot of snow to your business, then your adstill generate actual sales? You be the judge by vertisement is out of kilter. evaluating this year’s Super Bowl commercials.

If you want to increase your advertisement’s You will discover many companies expertly using humor, but failing to lay the groundwork Tom RICHARD response, then make it easier for people to respond. If you want to keep your offer believable for actually making a sale. By looking at the individual components, you’ll see how easy it is to wrap everything by offering less, then make it easier for people to respond.

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Start with humor. Humor is a valuable way to delight away the store; it requires your offer to match your ask.

How do you come up with these types of ideas, offers and your audience, to bring them into your advertisement, and to begin to interact with your brand. However, if the audi- asks? Watch the Super Bowl, stay in a student-mode, and ence does not remember your name and is not prompted to draw your own conclusions from the commercials you see.

Some commercials will have you laughing out loud, but “do something,” then there is nothing super about the ad.

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After you open the sale and earn the right to ask the evaluate the ads, break them down, and keep the things you person to do something specific, ask for it. There is no thought worked for you as a consumer.

The Super Bowl is the perfect time to study advertisevalue in hinting and hoping.

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

By following some simple tips and being aware of new tax laws, tax filers can save time and money this tax season.

Mark A. Steber, chief tax officer of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, said that by being aware of the new tax legislation, tax filers can save a lot of money this year.

“There was a lot of tax legislation in 2009,” he said. “The administration is trying to stimulate the economy.

This year is better than ever.”

There are several new and proven tax tips many tax payers should know before filing taxes.

The Home Buyer Tax Credit was around in 2008 and was meant to expire, but has been extended and expanded.

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■ INVEST CONTINUED FROM A22 The advisors recommend several guidelines for sticking to a successful plan. First, consumers must live within their means. This calls for careful use of credit cards and an elimination of frivolous spending.

“You should never put anything on a credit card that you can’t pay off at the end of the month,” Treece said. “You have to adjust your lifestyle to live at a lower level than your income.”

Another tip is to continue investing even when the market is poor. With diligence, funds can be moved to make money even in the worst of economic climates.

“People have to maintain their financial plan. They need to continue to invest,” Abendroth said. “If the markets are going down, the financial plan can provide a baseline.”

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Filers should also be aware of the car purchase reduction.

“You’re now able to deduct sales tax, and it’s available whether you itemized or not or add on to a standard reduction,” Steber said.

The errand income tax credit is also one that tax filers should pay attention to.

“It’s a great program, but in reality it’s bigger than ever. More people weren’t qualified in the past, but they are now.”

Although there are dozens of other new tax legislation, Steber said those are the ones he recommends filers to pay attention to the most.

are first time home buyers and $6,500 for current homeowners.

“People need to be aware about [the credit], it’s a big tax benefit,” Steber said.

Tax filers should be aware about the Making Work Pay Tax Credit.

“It’s been pretty publicized, but in some instances many people may not realize it or think it’s automatic,” Steber said. Singles can make up to $400 and $800 for married people.

Tax filers can also receive up to $1,500 for making their houses more energy efficient. By adding some changes around the house such as insulation, ventilator fans and heaters, filers may receive energy credits.

The American Opportunity Tax Credit, an education credit, expanded.

“It increased to $2,500 tax credits for basic credits and a portion of them

Tips for tax filers Steber recommends several tips to make tax season more efficient and

less stressful.

“Finding a preparer this year probably makes more sense because there are so many things to watch for,” he said. “It’s never been easier to find a preparer.”

Steber recommends filers make sure to research the tax company beforehand and ask for credentials.

Steber said one of the most important and simple tips he can give is to get organized early.

“It’s always a good idea to file early. Seventy five percent of all filers get a refund,” he said. “The earlier you file, the faster you get the money back.”

Another tip he recommends is electronic file or e-file. It is more immediate than paper and the IRS gets the tax returns early. You also receive immediate verification.

changes. Treece believes the financial plan is a set of individual issues that must be addressed individually rather than a checklist that can fail if any economic assumptions change.

“We find that most people don’t need a full-blown book financial plan. They need to deal with issues,” he said. “We try to deal with issues that clients are facing and not with their whole financial plan at one time.”

Each person’s financial plan will be different, and decisions need to be made on a personal basis. The type of plan someone has will determine the frequency that it needs to be checked. As a general guideline, Briner said a person should review the plan with his or her advisor annually. Treece said an investor who does not use an advisor should reevaluate quarterly. With due diligence, saving and smart investing, a financial plan can go a long way toward ensuring the fulfillment of one’s goals.

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n the field of wealth management, a topic that is widely misunderstood by individual investors is compound interest.

Recently Treece Investments launched a banner ad on 1370 WSPD Toledo’s Web site (www.wspd.com) with a focus on this subject. Titled “The Power of Compound Interest,” the ad shows a calculation revealing how much money an investor would have if they saved twenty dollars each week for fifty years, making an average of ten percent per year over the life of the program.

For those who haven’t seen the ad, the result of this calculation is absolutely remarkable. An investor who met these conditions would, at the end of their fifty years, David be a millionaire, with $1,331,511.37 accumulated between savings and interest.

This ad reveals several crucial aspects of investing. First and foremost it is an excellent illustration of the importance of saving early. If an investor began saving their $20 per week at age 20, they would have massed their $1.3 million fortune at age 70.

If, on the other hand, they waited until age 30 to get serious about saving, assuming they put away the same amount of money, when they hit 70 they would have less than half their younger, more responsible counterpart, or roughly $506,000.

This concept of getting serious about saving early in life is perhaps the biggest obstacle for individual investors. Most people, particularly younger segments of our population, have quite a bit of difficulty committing to a plan to put money away over a long period of time.

Equally difficult, is once an investor begins to see some wealth accumulate, they must resist the temptation to spend that money on any number of unnecessary purchases. This has been widely popular in recent history and has been reflected in economic numbers, particularly in the historical US savings rate, which had been negative for several years leading up to the collapse that began in 2007.

The second important revelation from this ad is the incredible importance of finding a way to achieve a decent rate of interest on money that has been saved away. The most common solution to this obstacle is finding a sound financial advisor.

The search for a financial advisor can, of course, be a task in itself. This has been discussed in detail previ-

ously, particularly in my article from January of 2009, entitled “How to pick a financial advisor.” While I encourage readers to refer to this earlier article as a resource, the following are two of the critical things to look for when searching for a reputable advisor.

First and foremost, investors are strongly urged to check into a broker’s history with FINRA, the regulatory agency that oversees brokerage firms and individual brokers.

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The second major conTREECE cern for investors ought to be an advisor’s returns net of fees. While obviously investors should not choose any one advisor for returns alone, making money is, in the end, the driving force behind any financial relationship. After a decade of no returns in stocks, this metric can be especially revealing about how much value a particular advisor actually adds to their clients’ portfolios.

One last issue for many investors, particularly those who have had success in saving and investing, is how to responsibly pass their accumulated wealth on to future generations. While some argue that giving kids any substantial sum ultimately does them more harm than good, there are smart ways of going about the transfer of wealth.

For years one of the most popular methods for transferring wealth, particularly among the super-rich, has been through trust accounts. Trusts have long been used to transfer wealth in a controlled manner, prohibiting beneficiaries from losing control of their spending.

However, more recently this fantastic legal device has gained popularity among all Americans. No longer are trusts reserved for Americans on the top rungs of the socio-economic ladder.

Trusts have become significantly more commonplace, in part because they have become much more economical to establish and administer.

While there are certainly fees associated with trusts, they can be very worthwhile in aiding with the controlled transfer of wealth. In addition to trusts, there is an ever-growing list of retirement plans provided by the government, which many investors can easily take advantage.

Because individual circumstances vary among investors and goals quite

often differ, I encourage investors to speak with a financial advisor to learn which plans can benefit them, and how. A reputable financial advisor can help investors to navigate the sometimes confusing world of finance, and they should be utilized as a valuable

resource in a wide range of capacities.

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etired Purdue football coach at, much to his dismay. Playing at that Joe Tiller of Toledo was recently height in the NFL is a tall order, but moving some memorabilia seeing is believing and Brees saw his way to an NFL record around in what he affec70.6 pass completion tionately calls his “Man percentage in leading the room,” in the Tiller’s new league’s highest scoring home in Buffalo, Wyo., offense this season. when he ran across a “It’s interesting that football signed by the he’s a guy who’s still four Heisman Trophy fiplaying (from among nalists in 2000. those three Heisman Finishing fourth that quarterback finalists in year was running back Ladanian Tomlinson, Dave WOOLFORD 2000),” Tiller said. “Drew didn’t play at as high of a who has gone on to star with the San Diego Chargers. Drew profile school as Oklahoma or Florida Brees, Tiller’s first recruited quarter- State and he never had the type of reback at Purdue in 1997, was third in ceivers those types of schools had. the voting behind quarterbacks Josh And yet he was more productive at Heupel of Oklahoma and winner the collegiate level than those guys and a hell of a lot more productive at Chris Weinke of Florida State.

Weinke’s inglorious NFL career the pro level than those guys were.

“People ask me if I’m surprised consisted of a 2-18 record as a starter and an NFL record 14 consecutive about this in regard to Drew. Nothing losses in a single season while with surprises me about Drew Brees. He’s just the Carolina Panthers. Heupel was the an extraordinary talent and individual.”

The same things that were quesvictim of tendinitis in the shoulder of his throwing arm canceling a possible tioned in regard to Brees’ supposed shortcomings entering the profesNFL career. sional level led to concerns among colYou just never know.

What so many people with at least lege recruiters who had charted Brees some football knowledge thought they as he went undefeated as a starter his knew about Brees was that he was too junior and senior years at Westlake short, his throwing arm was too weak High School in Austin, Texas.

Tiller didn’t care. He recruited and he was only successful at Purdue because he played in a system that was Brees the last two years while Tiller totally geared to his respective talents. was still the coach at Wyoming but Brees wasn’t interested at the time.

You just never know.

When Tiller got the Purdue job Oh, by the way, Brees will be participating in the Super Bowl on Feb. 7 in 1997 he again went after Brees and as the record-setting quarterback of the this time Brees was interested. Tiller’s New Orleans Saints. But even now he’s spread offense, which he called, “basthe “other” quarterback in the match- ketball-on-grass,” with its fast-break up with crème de la crème QB Peyton concept built around a high-percentage short passing game, became a Manning and the Indianapolis Colts.

Tiller never sold Brees short even very successful novelty in the Big Ten at 6 feet, which is what Brees is listed and Brees was the perfect engineer.

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FORMER TOLEDOAN JOE TILLER COACHED SAINTS QUARTERBACK DREW BREES AT PURDUE.

He went on to break just about every Big Ten passing record in garnering the conference’s most valuable player award in 2000. His presence rocketed the Boilermakers’ previously dormant football program to prominence.

Tiller became the winningest football

coach in Purdue history and in the process took the Boilermakers to 10 bowl games before retiring in 2008.

All thanks in huge part to Brees.

“We really liked him because of our style of offense and we knew he could be successful because he’s a very smart

young man,” said Tiller, who will return to Toledo next fall to attend his 50th Rogers High School class reunion. “We also liked him because he was very competitive and tended to elevate the play of those around him. He was a winner.

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hen the curtain goes up on close attention to this year’s competithe Winter Olympics in tion will be the Bowling Green Curling Vancouver on Feb. 12, one Club, which has been slip-sliding down event will almost certainly slide from its own ice sheets at BGSU since the ice arena opened relative obscurity in 1967. to center stage. Or The club rather, to center ice. comprises some It’s curling, a 100 members quirky game of rocks who compete in and broomsticks winter leagues that developed in (October through the early 17th cenApril) and intury on the frozen house tournalochs of Scotland ments — bonand has, during the Roger HOLLIDAY spiels — as well course of 400 years, as playing against spread itself around Claudia FISCHER other curling clubs the world.

This year’s Olympics will feature in the U.S. and Canada.

There’s also a university student men’s and women’s teams from 12 qualifying countries that will com- club and a community-wide youth pete in round robin play starting Feb. league in Bowling Green.

Membership in all organizations 16. Medal matches take place Feb. 26 is expected to rise dramatically if to Feb. 27.

Teams going for gold are USA, previous Olympics are any indicaCanada, Sweden, Norway, Britain, tion, according to club president China, France, Denmark, Japan, Gary Saddler.

“When people see the game for Russia, Germany and Switzerland.

One local group that will be paying the first time and then begin to learn

the fundamentals, they simply have to get out on the ice and try it for themselves,” he said.

While curling was originally a simple winter pastime played on frigid lakes and ponds, today’s game is finessed on meticulously groomed sheets of ice in temperature controlled arenas using stateof-the-art equipment. But it still remains a basic game of angles, inches and strategy calling for pin point accuracy, the focus of a chess master, the touch of a professional jockey ... and the cool of a highstakes poker player.

The fact that it’s also loaded with tradition, etiquette and conviviality — where courtesy trumps trash talk, players call their own errors and a “wee dram” or its malty equivalent, is the traditional conclusion to every game — small wonder perhaps that curlers are so passionate and protective of their sport.

As the only curling facility in Northwest Ohio, the Bowling Green Club attracts members from far afield and from every age and demo-

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graphic. University students are pitted against octogenarians. Homemakers against homebuilders. Financial officers against farmers. Computer geeks against captains of industry.

With push brooms flailing and

rocks ricocheting around 12-foot rings and raucous shouts filling the air, the sport may sometimes appear weird or confusing to the outsider. But the fundamentals are fairly simple.

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A team of four players — lead, second, third (vice) and skip (captain) — slide 42-pound granite rocks (stones) down a sheet of ice attempting to place their rocks closer to the center of a bull’s-eye (the house) than the opposing team’s rocks.

The skip, standing in the house, signals where and how each stone should be delivered and which precise twist or “curl” to give it. Sweepers, accompanying the rocks down the ice, can affect both the arc and speed. Strong brushing can add as much as 12 feet to a rock’s progress by heating up the ice surface and reducing friction.

However, there’s many a slip ’twixt broom and rock!

Ice conditions can change in the course of a game. And tactics such as removing an opponent’s stone, guarding or promoting one’s own or simply slipping a stone through impossibly narrow gaps with millimeters to spare make for pure white-knuckle drama, especially when a match can be lost or won with the delivery of the final stone.

This year’s Olympic competition is being aired extensively on USA, MSNBC and CNBC cable channels starting Feb. 16. Viewers will find that curling is tailor-made for TV and may well be the epitome of the “up close and personal” sport.

Players remain on the ice for up to three hours so that cameras moving with the curlers and the stones catch every maneuver, expression and emotion. Microphones pick up strategy discussions. Commentaries are always in the hands of expert curlers.

“It was the thrilling TV coverage from the last Winter Olympics that got me totally hooked on the sport,” Saddler said. “But it’s not just the game I enjoy. Or the regular winter exercise. It’s also all the great friends I’ve made at the club and the fact that I’ll probably be curling for the rest of my life.”

Anyone interested in learning more about the sport or joining the BG Curling Club should contact Gary Saddler at (419) 345-2007 or e-mail him at gsaddler@gmail.com.

The Bowling Green Curling Club Web site is www.bgcurlingclub.com.

“He threw a great pass. We even wanted him to be 2 inches taller than he really was. When he went to the NFL combine in Indianapolis they measured his height and the guy called out, ‘six feet, one-quarter inch!’ Drew said, ‘I’m 6’1”, measure me again.’ The guy does and yells out, ‘Six feet, one-quarter inch!’ Drew just shook his head and walked away. In his mind he was 6’1.” ” And then there’s the thing about arm strength, but Tiller thinks he’s got that figured out, too, after finally being able to watch professional football on Sundays now that he’s no longer coaching at the college level.

“We also liked him because he throws the short to intermediate ball maybe better than anyone else, certainly as good as anyone in the game,” Tiller stated. “He’s got a great touch.

The thing I noticed was one of the knocks on Drew coming out of college was that he always ends up in that shotgun. I’m watching the NFL on Sundays now and that midget quarterback at Pittsburgh (6’7” Ben Roethlisberger), he’s lining up in the shotgun, too. Everybody is in the shotgun anymore in the NFL. Even Sir Peyton is in the shotgun the majority of time.

“I tried to figure that out and I decided that with the speed of the defen-

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DREW BREES sive linemen and the speed of the linebackers on blitzes, I didn’t see anyone throw the ball over 40 yards this year.

They didn’t have time to throw it over 40 yards. They might have thrown it over 40 when protection broke down, the guy took off scrambling, and he might have flipped it up the field for a home run ball. I don’t see anyone throwing the football way up the field.

If you don’t line up in the shotgun and throw the ball when you plant that back foot you’re going to end up on your fanny.

“The stuff they criticized Drew for, everyone in the league is doing now.

Go figure. He also has that uncanny sense to be able to feel the rush coming.

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it. They don’t look for the rush, they don’t see it because they’re looking up the field, but they can feel it.

“Drew’s a guy who feels it. He skips sideways and he has just enough speed to get outside the pocket and he’s still extremely accurate.”

Tiller also has an explanation for that exceptional asset.

“One of the things physically about Drew, he might have been a little shorter than people wanted him to be, but he has very big hands,” Tiller said.

“He has unusually long thumbs. You don’t pay any attention to those kinds of things unless you’re around a guy for four years. You’re up close and you notice how he can grip the ball the way he does. I’m sure it helps him in the way he controls his passes.”

Brees was a second-round pick by the San Diego Chargers in the 2001 NFL draft. Tiller was miffed.

“I thought he would excel in the NFL and I was not happy that he was selected in the second round,” Tiller added. “I thought he was a first-round talent. Someplace you have to factor in productivity. The Big Ten is a good conference. This guy still holds Big Ten passing records. I don’t know what the NFL is looking for. He’s got good feet, a great mind, he’s very competitive and he’s got a great touch on the ball. I know he’s not 6’2” or 6’3” but he’s a winner.”

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Poetry reading at UT Melanie Dusseau will read selections from the poetry collection “The Body Tries Again” at 3 p.m. Feb. 25 Thursday, Feb. 25 in the Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections in Carlson Library. The $15 book will be for sale, and Dusseau will sign copies after the reading. The collection is also available at the UT Bookstore and amazon.com.

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Dylan Keefe was amused to hear that Marcy Playground’s Feb. 14 Toledo concert is being billed as a “Special Sex and Candy Valentine’s Day Show.”

“I doubt we’re going to do anything different because it’s Valentine’s Day mostly because ... we’re all going to be away from our sweeties,” the bass player said and laughed. “For us, it’s going to be like, ‘Oh great, we’re going to spend Valentine’s Day together with the guys.’ ” The rock trio known for its 1997 smash, “Sex and Candy,” is touring to support “Leaving Wonderland ... In a Fit of Rage,” which was released last year. It’s Marcy Playground’s fourth disc and features songs written by singer-guitarist John Wozniak, who chronicled losing — and winning back

— his love and battling drugs.

“Blackbird” opens the disc.

“Woz had an affair. He had been seeing this woman for quite a long time; they weren’t married, but they were together. And he left her for somebody else, which in the song is blackbird, and that just was a disaster, total mess-up, and it kind of propelled him into this whole period in his life,” Keefe said during a phone interview from his New York City home. “And he ended up getting back with his girlfriend, who is now his wife.”

Fans are digging the new tunes, Keefe said.

“I’ve been in this band for 15 years, a couple different drummers, right now it’s just the best it’s ever sounded,” he said. “We’re a sloppy rock trio; we don’t have a lot of flash; it’s not smooth and meticulously organized like a lot of the music is right

now. We’re going for more like early Police, just power rock trio.

“People can expect to hear a bunch of songs that they’ve never heard of along with songs they have heard of, and I think they’ll really enjoy them.

That’s the experience we’ve been having with fans and people out there, you know, it’s been mostly surprise, I’ve got to admit.”

Marcy Playground — Wozniak, Keefe and drummer Shlomie Lavie — will play Frankie’s Feb. 14. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the show.

The Steve Palmer Band will open.

The quintet based in Nashville will release its debut, “Apparition,” April 20.

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POP GOES THE CULTURE

Gail Ann Dorsey reflects on ‘Reality’ with Bowie

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ere is a partial list of the art- even get to meet.

But it is her association with David ists Gail Ann Dorsey has performed with during her Bowie that has yielded some of her most noteworthy work.

25-year career in music: Since 1995 she has Ani DiFranco, Bryan worked with the rock Ferry, Gang of Four, Boy icon in the studio and George, Michael Hutchon tour— at least until ence, the Indigo Girls, 2004, when Bowie sadly Khaled, Joan Osborne, ceased touring after sufDonny Osmond, Seal, fering a minor heart atJane Siberry, Skin, Gwen tack during a show in Stefani, Tears for Fears, Germany.

The The, Charlie Watts, “I think no one knew Dar Williams ... exactly what was going I could go on, but the Jeff MCGINNIS on. There are times point is made. Dorsey is one of the preeminent bass players when, after so many years of working and vocalists of her generation, and with him, and others as well — you has collaborated with more amazing know, we all have moments when artists than most people would ever we don’t feel so good,” Dorsey said

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when asked about that night. “But, you know, you kinda get out there and you do your job, and you get halfway through a show and you start to not feel well. We’re human beings, and things happen.”

Bowie has appeared on stage only sporadically since then. Now, six years later, a new live recording of what may have been his final tour has been released: “A Reality Tour,” documenting two shows at the Point Theatre in Dublin, Ireland.

I asked Dorsey what it meant to her to be one of Bowie’s primary collaborators. “I’m a little overwhelmed, in a good way. You know, it’s been a wonderful amount of time to be working with someone like David Bowie — so many years, I can’t believe it, you know? From the first day that I got the call to do it, to think that this much time and so many amazing experiences have gone by.”

Dorsey said listening to the new album is a genuinely emotional experience for her, especially with the perspective that time and later events have provided.

“It’s kind of one of those big documents in musical history that I’m now a part of. You know, kind of the lineage of amazing bass players, and just amazing musicians in general, who have been associated with Bowie throughout his whole career,” Dorsey

said. “This CD, for me, kinda feels like that official stamp — that, like, I’m kind of in that echelon. [I’ve] kinda found a place in musical history, really.

“Quite a lot of time has passed since we did this tour, so, you know, I think I didn’t really remember just how good we were, and how special, maybe, the whole thing is.”

In addition to her work with other artists, Dorsey has also released three critically lauded solo albums. I asked her about the rumors that a fourth album was on the way.

“I have been trying to work on things, and I get busy,” Dorsey said. “I work on some songs and I think, ‘Oh, I don’t like this so much, I want to ... ’ I think I’m a little bit of a procrastinator, but I’m also, I guess in some ways, a perfectionist, I guess. Maybe to my own detriment. I just, you know, I’m trying to get something done, I’ve just been kind of busy with other projects.

“Also, I’m independently produced; I’m not involved with a record label, so that also has something to do with it, just getting the money together.”

Until then, Dorsey’s plate is quite clearly full, and the release of “A Reality Tour” cements how important her work with Bowie was to her, and how electrifying performing in front of an audience can be.

“I would say it’s like the biggest high in the world for a musician,

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Johnny Rodriguez: The one-man band goes ‘loopy’

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For centuries, “buskers” — street performers — have been an ambient part of our everyday lives. All over the world these performers are continuing this long lasting human tradition. In Mexico their mariachi trumpets are ringing out. Violins are rekindling romance in Italian cafés. Japanese chindon’ya are marching on the streets of Tokyo. And here in America oneman bands like Toledo’s Johnny Rodriguez are playing songs that make up the soundtrack to our lives.

In Toledo this kind of performing is very much alive. We are seeing a large number of solo acts out there writing and performing their own renditions of classic songs. You will be hard pressed to find someone

who does it as good as local musician Johnny Rodriguez — who is putting a modern touch on this old art form.

You’ll get a kick out of seeing this skinny guy walk up on stage wearing a harmonica holder with an acoustic guitar and looking as if he’s about to play a cheesy cover of “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” Before you know it, this oneman band is ripping up the stage with electric solos layered on top of bass licks and rockin’ drums all by himself.

This style of performing is not as easy as it sounds and takes a lot of practice and structure. The loop pedal is a device a performer uses to record and playback audio clips onstage, allowing the performer to play a multitude of instruments in the same song.

However, a drum loop for each song is pre-arranged on a drum machine giving the performer steady rhythm whenever needed.

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Events: Mercury enters Aquarius (10th), Venus enters Pisces (11th); New Moon Aries (March 23-April 19)

Chief of staff. Organize and synthesize information, as comparisons increase your understanding and lead to fortunate connections. Imbalance with others can increase resistance midweek. Alternative last-minute options may change your weekend plans for the better.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Stage mother. You reach peaks of excellence, but these achievements get lost in a fog of other matters as the week starts. A demanding situation on Thursday compels you to juggle tasks. An active weekend leads to new social connections, new friends and expanding interests.

amazing ways as the week begins; love and beauty are more beautiful. Divided concerns are annoying on Thursday and Friday. Use your brain, and blast both birds with one stone. The weekend is focused on intimate sharing.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

Queen of Hearts. Women suggest fascinating new ideas and methods but you lack confidence about the applications. Distractions or interruptions after Thursday require more effort than you have time for. Good problem-solving ideas are shared over the weekend.

Libra (September 23-October 22)

Blowing bubbles. You’re lost in la-la land as the week begins, but your sugar-plum visions are swapped for sugar-free reality by midweek. Sharp Brand new stuff. Creative ideas bloom into full eyes help you snag a lucky find on Friday. After development as the week begins, and weekend Saturday’s demands, enjoy favorite things with a invitations arrive. After dancing around a touchy issue, meaningful dialog of Friday or Saturday clears loved one in the evening.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21) up concerns and paves the path for a delightfully Hit the mark. Strange symptoms cause delays on romantic weekend.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) Monday. Common sense solves a domestic problem Twitter wit. Determination wavers as confusing on Wednesday. Career demands can swamp you on contradictions or mixed emotions peak on Monday. Thursday. You’ll be eager to shift gears and spend Use a two-pronged approach midweek so matters quality time snuggling with your Valentine over are resolved by the weekend. Your social instincts the weekend. are sharp on Saturday night – follow your nose and Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Party planner. Spiritual, philosophical or literary your gut.

Leo (July 23-August 23) matters are a source of personal growth and That changes everything. People inspire you in delight. You can make a new friend midweek, Gemini (May 21-June21)

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Out of gas. People don’t seem to value the same things you do as the week starts. After Thursday, shift your focus to reliable friends or relatives.

Sharing meaningful activities and heart-felt words will guarantee a great weekend. An unexpected blessing may arrive, too.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

Fashion quirks. This week begins with a focus on things that stir your passions. Don’t go overboard, as choices cause a domino effect of extra considerations by midweek. Someone pricks your temper on Saturday, but the evening features enlightening conversations.

Pisces (February 19-March 20)

Home court advantage. Championship performances win praise. After Wednesday, hidden or private issues can derail plans. Formal arrangements flow on Friday. Social events, parties, or a private dinner will provide heart-warming entertainment over the weekend.Hit the mark. Strange symptoms cause delays on Monday. Common sense solves a domestic problem on Wednesday. Career demands can swamp you on Thursday. You’ll be eager to shift gears and spend quality time snuggling with your Valentine over the weekend.

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

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