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e all know Lucas County politics are complicated, conducted in backrooms and dirty on a scale from a little bit dirty to full-blown pigpen. But if candidates are running for office to serve the greater good, there are times when they need to put the partisan nonsense aside and face the public. On April 19, the Children of Liberty sponsored a debate for the Democratic county commissioner hopefuls (an earlier debate for the Republican counterparts has already taken place). Yes, the Children of Thomas F. Pounds Liberty are very conservative and aligned with the Tea Party movement, but they do not endorse candidates and have done more than any other local entity to host debates and forums that put candidates in front of voters. Plus, the Children of Liberty are distrusted by local Democrats and Republicans alike, which means they must be doing something right. Four of the six Democratic candidates (Carol Contrada, Art Jones, Earl Murry and Tim Porter) showed up to the April 19 debate, despite reported pressure from their party bosses to not appear at the event. The two candidates who did not, Ben Krompak and Mike Zychowicz, have revealed themselves to be unworthy of public office. If you can’t face the opposition as a candidate, what good will you be as an elected official? If you can’t unite and surmount differences of opinion, you are wasting the public’s time and are undeserving of any vote, Republican, Democrat or otherwise. Krompak issued a statement that said he was bowing out — after initially reportedly committing — because of “philosophical” differences, an act that pretty much defines dodgy and timid. Neither quality is welcome. Zychowicz reportedly declined without giving a reason, an act that makes up in rudeness what it lacks in Krompak’s puerility. Again, we understand the dynamics of Democrats being asked to appear at a debate sponsored by a conservative group, especially one that is aiming to overthrow the region’s reigning Democrat, Marcy Kaptur. But those who claim they will serve all if elected but serve only those who fit their mindset while running have told us all we need to know about how they play politics, and how far short they fall in qualifying to serve. Thomas F. Pounds is president and publisher of Toledo Free Press and Toledo Free Press Star. E-mail him at tpounds@toledofreepress.com.

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he sunburned man leaned conspira- and Sean clapped to the beat and warbled the torially close to my shopping cart and words the best they could; Sean in particular said, “no offense, but you know those took great joy from singing “we will rock you.” I used Goldwave software to make an guys were queer, right?” I followed the general direction of his amateur edit of the song’s drumbeat, chorus and guitar solo, and slipped index finger, which was disthe track onto the car-friendly creetly pointing to the side of disc that featured ABC and the Meijer checkout lane at a 1,2,3 songs with a mix of The magazine that featured the cast Beatles, They Might Be Giants of “Twilight” on its cover. In and Bobby Bare tracks. my confusion, my first thought So it was a laugh a few was that the man, dressed in weeks later when a clearwell-worn denim and a blue ance rack at Target revealed T-shirt with the logo for The a black, long-sleeve T-shirt Who on it, didn’t strike me as a vampire fiction fan. Michael S. miller with the band Queen’s name in silver, over several lines “Pardon?” I asked. “Queen, was queer,” he said with a low- reading “We will rock you.” Evan loved it, and it gave Sean more exered voice, and I realized he was referring to the black T-shirt my almost-4-year-old son cuses to sing the chorus. To this point, we have not spent any time was wearing, which featured the band’s name in silver. “Queen was queer,” he repeated. worrying about our sons and gender roles. “Queer queen. Queen queer. Queen Queen For starters, we are firmly in the category of those who believe orientation is decided at queer queer.” I felt like I had bumped into a redneck Dr. the DNA level; it’s not a choice we are going Seuss, and shifted more of my frame between to influence through exposing the boys to Metallica, rare steak and Robert Mitchum’s the man and my sons. “You know, I thought you should know if “Night of the Hunter.” We have let them play and explore with your boy is gonna wear that shirt,” he said, as amicably as if we were discussing the weather. death-dealing robots, super heroes, dragons, “You want him and his brother to grow up to and princesses, mermaids and Julie Andrews’ “Sound of Music” as they want to. be men, right?” There are so many child-raising factors to I looked at Evan’s 2-year-old brother, Sean, who was kissing the forehead of a Little deal with — health, education, socialization, potty training and 1,000 other challenges — that Mermaid Barbie doll. The man in The Who T-shirt gave me a devoting energy to being concerned about an “just pals” nod of his head as we continued orientation we can’t control does not make any sense. I do not believe letting Evan wear a Queen waiting for the line to move. T-shirt with lyrics to a song he has never even Clap-clap-crunch heard the complete version of is going to deterDuring the chaos and overwhelming spec- mine the gravity of his future loafers. Frankly, it’s tacle of the Barnum & Bailey Ringling Bros. icky to even be on that path of speculation. circus at the Lucas County Arena in November, there was a moment when the arena went black The kids are all right and a familiar beat shook the arena. A week or so ago, at a Monroe County Clap-clap-crunch. Clap-clap-crunch. Meijer, the boys and I waited in a slowClap-clap-crunch. Clap-clap-crunch. moving line. The man directly behind me, “We will, we will, rock you.” wearing jeans, a navy blue T-shirt with the Clap-clap-crunch. Clap-clap-crunch. “arrow” logo for The Who and a sunburn that “We will, we will, rock you.” was either permanent or extremely recent, Clap-clap-crunch. Clap-clap-crunch. playfully traded mock shoulder punches with As much as the images of lions, clowns his son, a thin but tough-looking boy in his and acrobats, our sons took that beat and early teens, wearing a dark camouflage jacket four-word refrain home from the circus. Evan and his own sun-exposed skin.

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As we waited and waited, Sean grew restless and dropped his Little Mermaid doll to the floor. The teen picked it up and handed it back to Sean with a smile. “Nothing like raising boys,” the teen’s dad said, by way of introduction. I gestured to his son and said, “You have a big head start on me.” “He’s my fourth,” the man said, looking at his son with open pride. “Hard work but fun and the best thing I’ve ever done.” I nodded at that sentiment and tousled Evan’s hair. The sunburned man leaned conspiratorially close to my shopping cart and said, “no offense, but you know those guys were queer, right?” Once we established that the man’s concern was for my boys and their potential friendships with Dorothy, I worked to formulate a response. “You want him and his brother to grow up to be men, right?” he said. “I’m not sure what else they would grow up to be,” I said. Not wanting to feel defensive, but still feeling that urge to defend, I said, “We have some gay family members, so they’ll have support either way.” The sunburned man raised his eyebrows, looked at the line next to ours, motioned to his son with his thumb and they switched lanes with no comment. I looked at my beloved sons and just for a moment tried to imagine them, you know, wearing queen T-shirts their whole lives. I could not imagine loving them any less. The sunburned man and his son made their way through the line as we did, and as we headed for the door, he made a half-salute and said, “Hey, dude, no offense. God bless.” I stepped closer to him and, with a wide smile, said, “You know, Pete Townshend and Freddie Mercury had more in common than a love for rock opera and power chords.” I did not look back to see the man’s reaction. I loaded our groceries into the car, strapped the boys into their car seats and slipped in the CD with the “We Will Rock You” edit on it. Clap-clap-crunch. Clap-clap-crunch. Michael S. Miller is editor in chief of Toledo Free Press and Toledo Free Press Star. E-mail him at mmiller@toledofreepress.com.

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n May 4, two state issues will be on the ballot as has not taken a position on any of the local issues. Issue 4: Springfield Local School District issue, well as several local issues depending on where you live in Lucas County. It’s important you know “Proposed Tax Levy (Additional).” Springfield Local School District is seeking an addithe basics to help you decide. Issue 1: Statewide issue, “To extend the Ohio Third tional levy for 3.9 mills (39 cents for each $100 of property valuation). Frontier Program” Those in support of the levy state that Springfield reOn Nov. 8, 2005, voters approved the constitutional change that created the Third Frontier program. At ceives 17 percent of its funding from the State of Ohio, that time, authority was given to allow general obliga- property tax collection is on the decrease and this additional levy will cost the owner of a $100,000 tion bonds up to $500 million for research home 32 cents per day. and development. This constitutional There appears to be no organized opchange allows up to $700 million and exposition to this levy. Traditional arguments tends the program. against additional levies are the increased Those in support of Issue 1 state it will burden on property owners and the connot increase taxes in Ohio and it will allow stitutionality of the continued reliance on the state to continue funding important reproperty owners to fund schools. search and development in Ohio that will Issue 5: Toledo issue, “Proposed Realbring jobs to the area. location of the 3/4 percent Income Tax” Those opposed to Issue 1 state that this The formulation of where the temporary will increase Ohio’s debt and that the funding Lisa Renee WARD 3/4 percent income tax will go to has been for Third Frontier does not expire until 2012. They state the additional $200 million “is money that changed in the past. This latest change would eliminate any revenue being Ohio doesn’t have and can’t afford.” The League of Women Voters of Ohio recommends allotted to the Capital Improvement Fund and place it in the General Fund. supporting Issue 1. There is no organized campaign to promote Issue 5, Issue Two: Statewide issue, “To change the location though those in support have stated it will give the City of the Columbus Casino Facility” On Nov. 3, Ohio voters approved the constitutional of Toledo flexibility with revenue needed during the curchange to allow a casino in the cities of Columbus, Cleve- rent economic situation and will not increase taxes for the land, Cincinnati and Toledo. The City of Columbus wants residents of Toledo. There is no organized campaign against this issue the location of the casino to be changed and because of the way the previous ballot issue was written requires this though concern that the money will be used in part to reimburse Local 92 union members instead of for city to be approved by Ohio voters. Those in support of Issue 2 state the General Motors/ services has been expressed publicly by Toledo area Delphi Automotive manufacturing plant on Columbus’ west residents. Others have expressed concern this would side is a better location and is an area “devastated by the eco- further reduce the chance of capital improvement projects being done. nomic downturn, in need of economic development.” Issue 6: Oregon issue, “Police Tax Renewal.” Those opposed to Issue 2 point out that the majority This is a tax levy of 0.5 mills (5 cents for each $100 of of Franklin County voters did not support the 2009 ballot issue and do not believe this change in venue addresses property valuation) that is up for renewal for the City of Oregon. It’s stated purpose is for police salaries and adtheir lack of support. The League of Women Voters of Ohio opposed the ditional equipment necessary for the police department. There has been no reported movement for or against 2009 ballot issue on Casino gambling; they have taken a this levy issue. neutral position on the change in locations. Issue 7: Richfield Township issue, “Fire Tax Renewal” Issue 3: Toledo issue, “Proposed School District This is a tax levy of 2.50 mills (25 cents for each $100 Income Tax” Toledo Public Schools (TPS) has previously relied on of property valuation) that is up for renewal for Richfield property tax as a way to collect local revenue. This proposal, Township. Its stated purpose is for fire and emergency services if passed, would create a 3/4 percent income tax on earned including salaries and equipment. income for those living in a Toledo Public School district. There has been no reported movement for or against Those in support of Issue 3 point out this will end reliance on property tax and those who receive Social this levy issue. Issue 8: Village of Swanton issue, “Proposed ElecSecurity or unemployment will not be taxed. They state with TPS expecting a $30 million deficit this is necessary trical Aggregation” This issue, if passed, would allow the village of because the money generated will cover more than half of Swanton to enter into agreements to negotiate prices the deficit and save some programs from being cut. Those opposed to Issue 3 have used the phrase, and be able to sell and buy electricity to businesses and “Wrong Tax, Wrong Time,” pointing to the problems ex- residents in Swanton. It also provides for the ability for a perienced by the City of Toledo, as far as fluctuation of consumer to opt out. There has been no reported movement for or against income tax revenue, the lack of a clear plan, the permanence of the tax and the impact on making Toledo’s total this levy issue. taxation amount even higher in our region, as being some Toledo Free Press contributor Lisa Renee Ward operates of the reasons for their opposition. The Toledo-Lucas County League of Women Voters the political blog Glass City Jungle.com.

riginally conceived to celebrate and embrace our environment, Earth Day has evolved and changed in the past 40 years. For 2010, Earth Day is being positioned as “a turning point to advance climate policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy and green jobs” by earthday.org. It sounds like a new, bold and fresh approach to energy conservation and conserving our resources. While the sentiment and movement continue to push forward, traditional energy sources and existing utility companies seem to be pushed toward the back of the room in this discussion. In other words: your utility company is not seen as new, bold or fresh. Chris I’m here to tell you, despite being a utility company with a long history in Toledo — one that we can trace back to the late 1800s — and utilizing a (gasp) fossil fuel, Columbia Gas of Ohio is part of the green movement. Many, if not all, of the initiatives celebrated for Earth Day 2010, we have and will continue to embrace. There are obvious impacts of natural gas on the evolution of our energy needs. The environmental advantages of natural gas are well documented, including: n Natural gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel. n The combustion of natural gas emits almost 30 percent less carbon dioxide than oil and 45 percent less than coal. n Emissions of particles from natural gas combustion are 90 percent lower than oil and 99 percent lower than coal. n 87 percent of all U.S. natural gas is domestically produced, an advantage that extends beyond environmental, as we try to wean ourselves from foreign energy dependence. Beyond the issue of usage, Columbia Gas has initiated several programs to help with energy conservation. The most basic, Simple Energy Solutions, offers homes the opportunity to reduce their natural gas consumption with rebates for energy-efficient products, including programmable thermostats and energy-efficient showerheads. Upgrading a conventional showerhead with one that’s energy-efficient can save between 1,800 and 3,600 gallons of water annually. Additionally, the program is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by nearly

458,000 tons. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, that is the environmental equivalent of removing more than 76,097 cars from the road for a full year. Additional programs offering home energy audits and rebates for efficiency upgrades, as well as a program designed for small business have recently been rolled out. These programs not only help the green movement, but leave more green in your bank account as well. Columbia Gas is also proud to announce that a recent campaign to encourage customers to utilize paperless bills in exchange for a contribution to The Nature Conservancy has resulted in 80,000 trees being KOZAK planted. This program was offered across the nine-state footprint of our parent company, NiSource, and ultimately helped to plant more than 190,000 trees. The e-bill’s environmental impact is a savings of: n 1 ton of paper n 16,450 gallons of water n 1941 pounds of solid waste n 60 pounds of atmospheric emissions n 5058 pounds of greenhouse gases Not that a green approach is new to NiSource. The company was recently ranked the fourth-best utility company in the Newsweek “Green Rankings.” The company was noted for its resource use and emissions; policies and strategies; and reputation among peers. Additionally, NiSource’s “Green Policies” score — an assessment of a company’s environmental policies and performance — was first in the utility sector and 40th among all companies in the ranking. As Earth Day continues to evolve from a celebration of our environment to a call to action for energy conservation and renewable resources, I hope Columbia Gas of Ohio can be viewed as a partner. We’ll continue to encourage a smart, conservation-based approach to energy consumption that can and will significantly lower energy bills. We’ll also utilize natural gas as an environmentally friendly resource that helps save and preserve our planet for future generations. For more information on Columbia Gas of Ohio energy efficiency programs, please visit our Web site, www.columbiagasohio.com. Chris Kozak is the communications and community relations manager for Columbia Gas of Ohio.

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here has been a great hue and cry since recent Tax Day protests. Apparently those protesting are accused of overlooking that their taxes were slightly smaller this year than last when doing so. That they may have understood that entitlement spending is out of control and will ultimately lead to higher taxation going forward, however, seems to be overlooked by those accusing them. None of this is surprising, as conservatives are often misunderstood when it comes to spending on those in need. In fact, conservatives consistently give more to charities than their more liberal counterparts. How then do we reconcile this apparent generosity with the consistent and vigorous opposition that they have to the establishment and growth of entitlement programs in this country? Perhaps, it’s not generosity to worthy causes or helping those in need that these protesters object to, but the imposition of government in a process where it doesn’t belong. For government does not by its na-

ture encourage generosity, it instead mote. Each of these programs has seeks to enforce obedience (usually now fallen into funding shortages with the threat of force behind it). in the trillions of dollars, with little hope that they will Government does not be able to survive in work toward efficiency, present form to fulfill but instead seeks butheir original purpose reaucratic conformity (let alone their exas its goal. panded mandate). In this quest, govOnly decreases in ernment consistently benefits and increases uses the same methods in taxation can hope in its attempts to adto extend (let alone dress such challenges, recover) their already regardless of its current Tim HIGGINS depleted reserves. suitability or prior sucNot content with these failures cess rate. Any subsequent charge of failure is then met with equal parts however, we are now told by the auof loud denunciation and cries to ex- thors of what can be considered little pand the program, as if such methods more than bankrupt ponzi schemes will convince us that a larger failure that they are the ones most able to reduce costs and save health care in is the equivalent of success. We, therefore, see programs like this country. In point of fact, the very nature of unemployment, Welfare, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid the government bureaucratic menbegin with relatively small budgets tality determines its failure. Unlike and expectations. Soon however, their private sector counterparts, the their growth rate rivals that of a ma- efforts of government agencies are lignant weed, and the likelihood of torn in a schizophrenic split between killing them seems impossibly re- serving the needs of those seeking

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drained through taxation. Many tools can be used for more than one purpose, though often doing as much harm as good in the process. A regular screwdriver can often be used on a Phillips head screw, but will do a far worse job and often damage the screw in the process. Pliers can be used to tighten a bolt or a nut, but not as well as the a proper wrench, since they often strip the sides and ruin it in the process. Perhaps the simple truth is that these conservative protesters were simply better at recognizing that government is ill-suited to the task of serving those who require assistance in time of trouble. They have figured out that taxation is the wrong tool to attain generosity, and government bureaucracy the wrong tool to administer charity. They also seem to understand that no matter how lofty the goal or noble the purpose, for some things government is simply the wrong tool for the job. Tim Higgins blogs at http://justblowingsmoke.blogspot.com/.

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aid and expanding the control, power, and money that the system determines they eternally seek. These efforts are likewise complicated by the desire of increasingly unionized government workers to share in such funding for these charitable efforts by negotiating generous compensation for their members, a path which diverts available (and necessary) resources from those most in need to those processing the paperwork. This is not to say that such efforts and programs are not begun (at least in part) with the best of intentions and do not show anecdotal examples of success. Neither is anyone being accused here of evil intent in either the creation or perpetuation of such efforts (though I fear that some could). This is to say instead that as an instrument of charitable work, government has proven itself largely ineffective. It simply cannot compete with either the level of success or efficiency of private charitable groups around the country, groups who could perhaps do even more if their potential donors were not being

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e have about 20 full-time employees. Our health as a group has been fortunate, even though our average age has (surprise, surprise) increased. This is the time of year when we go through the exercise of renewing our health care insurance. We begin this exercise with trepidation — we have been programmed to expect an increase in our premiums no matter what our experience has been. During the past several years, the increase has been modest. Then came the miracle of Obamacare. Note: a “miracle” is an unexpected event caused by divine intervention. Maybe our collective expectation level was out of wack. But consider this: Our president raises his magnificent baritone urging Congress to reform health care. Enough listen (the very best are even able to grab a bit for themselves) and, even though a normally overwhelming percentage of the populace is opposed, the fix — Obamacare — is bestowed upon us by Those Who Know More Than Us: our keepers, our president and his henchmen, the congressional Democrats. Further consider that the proponents of Obamacare say it applies only to employers of 50 or more. We are less than half that size. So it doesn’t apply to us, only to those Big employers who surely can afford any costs associated. Big business after all is really prospering these days and has lots of excess cash laying around to pay for all the new insureds Obamacare has embraced. I even heard that someone was hiring. Oh — I forgot — those new jobs are for the Census.

Back to Obamacare. Our president actually was also able to alter base mathematical principles so that we as a nation will really save billions (maybe more) from Obamacare. Somehow we provide health care insurance to an additional 30 million people and the cost goes down, not up. Sorta like Superman creating diamonds from coal. Superman isn’t divine so this example may understate our president’s feat. So imagine our surprise recently when we received our new bill for our health care insurance — an increase of 38 percent from the incumbent insurer, by far the best in the bid package. Second place was 120 percent. This was apples to apples; we will now go through the further exercise of looking at alternatives — increasing deductibles, etc. What this increase means to us is a net increase per covered person of more than $100 per month. In this economic climate, we cannot pass this cost on to our clients. The impact of Obamacare on us, my firm and our employees, is more than $27,000 in one year — the cost of a nice car every year sucked out of our collective pockets never to return, a year of tuition at a good college no longer available or the down payment on a home bought out of a foreclosure, instead remaining empty. Our president and the congessional Democrats are betting we will have forgotten about this when we vote this November. I bet they are dead wrong. David J. Rohrbacher is an attorney with the Toledo firm Rohrbachers Cron Manahan Trimble & Zimmerman, which represents Toledo Free Press.

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Nine seek to be Lucas County commissioner By Kristen Rapin Toledo Free Press Special Sections Editor krapin@toledofreepress.com

When Lucas County Commissioner Ben Konop chose not to run for re-election in November, he left the field open for nine candidates to run for his position in the May primary. Six Democrats and three Republicans hope to make it through the primary and subsequent election in November to join Pete Gerken and Tina Skeldon Wozniak in leading the county.

Carol Contrada

Sylvania Township Trustee Carol Contrada wants to bring an outside voice to the Board of Lucas County Commissioners. “I bring a different voice to the position. I bring a voice from the suburbs and all the jurisdictions that surround Toledo,” she said. CONTRADA Her experience in Sylvania Township will help her represent the 11 other townships in the county, she said. As trustee, Contrada helped the township achieve a Double-A rating, maintained and improved the township’s infrastructure and improved emergency services, she said. Additionally the general fund has improved every year, Contrada said. “I’ve worked on a three-man board, maintained a budget with multiple funding sources and provided services within that structure,” Contrada said. Contrada said regional growth and collaborative partnerships are the key to improving the job market for Lucas County residents and providing more efficient governmental services. Contrada has served seven years as trustee and is first chairwoman of Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Government’s (TMACOG) executive board. A personal injury lawyer, she is a member in the practice Contrada & Associates. For more information about Contrada, visit carolcontrada.com.

Andy Glenn

Springfield Township Trustee Andy Glenn wants to bring conservative values to the Board of Lucas County Commissioners. “I think I’m the only candidate with a track record of a true conservative approach,” he said. Glenn hopes to lower taxes GLENN and lower the cost of doing business in Lucas County to attract more businesses and jobs to the area, he said. As trustee for six years, Glenn and his fellow trustees have been able to continue operating as normal without layoffs, creating a deficit or increasing property taxes, he said. Glenn was able to cut spending to what was necessary and was part of employee concessions. “I will fight to keep the cost of living and doing business in Lucas County low, attracting new jobs and business to Lucas County to turn our economy around,” Glenn said. The Republican said as commissioner he will continue to fight against attempts to create a storm water utility that will tax people when it rains on their property. Additionally, he will fight the spread of a county-wide tax to fund TARTA, he said. “It’s important to get a voice from outside the City of Toledo. We’ve had people who would step up from the city for a number of years and it hasn’t served our area very well,” he said. For more information on Glenn, visit www.andyglenn.org.

Art Jones

Former Toledo City Councilman Art Jones brings experience from all sectors to the Board of Lucas County Commissioners. “I have the experience to be commissioner. I’ve been a negotiator, legislated, served in the administration, out of the administration,” Jones said. Jones was a member of the UAW and negotiated contracts prior to entering the political arena in 1990. Be-

fore being appointed to Toledo City Council in 2000, Jones served as campaign manager for different members of the Democrat Party. After being re-elected in 2001 and serving a term on council, Jones served as a community liaison on former Mayor Jack Ford’s JONES staff. As liaison, Jones was responsible to resolve any complaint that came to the city, he said. In this position he was point man for the Korean War monument. Since 2004, Jones has devoted much of his time advocating for minority inclusion in government construction projects and fighting issues of domestic violence. Jones said the county commissioners are responsible for funding law enforcement and if the funds aren’t there, it’s the commissions job to find a better way to pay for those services. The commissioners are also responsible for working with area agencies to create jobs, he said. “I’ve been there and I’ve done a lot of things.[Serving as commissioner] is not a paycheck in mind, but it’s a responsibility.”

Ben Krompak

Democrat Ben Krompak said a new approach should be taken in county government. “I’m an advocate of change. I want to be an agent of change in office,” he said. The East Toledo resident believes it’s a critical time for the community due to the KROMPAK deep economic crisis and high unemployment rates. With the government contemplating service cuts and looking for places to find revenue, its time to think outside the box, he said. “I’m committed to doing things differently,” Krompak said. “How we

provide government service and embrace a bolder region.” Krompak emphasizes a regional approach to providing service to avoid duplication and cut costs. Krompak is also “excited” about clean energy in the region. He believes the region has an advantage in this field and wants to grow the green industry in the area, as well as place individuals on green power training paths. Krompak is a communication consultant for political candidates as well as nonprofit organizations and is the founding principal of Krompak Communications LLC. He has a background in public policy and served on TMACOG’s growth strategies council. Krompak is involved in housing and community development issues and has worked with Tina Skeldon Wozniak and Councilman Joe McNamara to create a new job power training operation through The Source, he said. “I have the intensity, focus and political chops to get things done,” Krompak said. For more information about Krompak, visit www.benkrompak.com.

Earl Murry

Former professor Earl Murry believes he can bring performance, professionalism and progress if elected to The Board of Lucas County Commissioners. The Democrat’s first priority is bringing jobs to the area, he said. “You can’t do it by sitting in MURRY One Government Center. You do it by putting together individuals in the business world,” Murry said. “You need to understand the infrastructure that attracts businesses to Northwest Ohio… And openly seek businesses that want to relocate from other cities, states and counties.” Murry was instrumental in the late ’60s, ’70s and ’80s in a group that attracted Huntington National Bank, the GM Delphi plant to Columbus and Bank1 (formally Chase), he said. n COUNTY CONTINUES ON A7

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n COUNTY CONTINUED FROM A6 The Maumee resident serves as a vice chairman on the Board of Directors of the Economic Opportunity Planning Association (EOPA) of Greater Toledo and has served as a board member of the National Urban League as well as a board member of Zepf Mental Health Center. A former professor of education at UT, he also served as interim assistant to the president of UT. “I intend to get Toledo and Lucas County, back on track. To make it looked at exceptionally favorable,” he said. For more information about Murry, visit www.facebook.com/pages/ Earl-Murry-for-Lucas-County-Commi ssioner/107937975913529?ref=ts.

Tim Porter

Democrat Tim Porter said he hopes to bring his administrative background to the role of Lucas County Commissioner. “I’m an administrator not a poli-

tician. I’m very enthusiastic on how we can get out of this depressing situation and really make Toledo Lucas county a fantastic place to live,” he said. “As an administrator I understand how to get things done efficiently with limited funding.” As commisPORTER sioner, Porter would like to focus on economic growth, safety, tourism and joint service ventures, he said. After talking with a number of individuals around the county, Porter has drawn up proposals for a mechanized recycling facility (MRF) as well as a centralized 9-1-1 dispatch, he said. “Instead of making it just a dream, let’s make it a proposal of something we could do ... and start moving for-

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George Sarantou

Councilman George Sarantou is running for Lucas County Commissioner because he believes as commissioner he can help a larger population. “I love public service and enjoy what I do. There is no question these have been challenging times, but I really believe there is a real opportunity to do more SARANTOU good,” he said. If elected Sarantou will consolidate services between government entities, promote economic development and retain jobs. He would also make sure the county’s public safety forces have the best equipment and training, as public safety is the government’s No. 1 obligation, he said. “Not only have I talked the talk, but I’ve walked the walk on so many issues affecting people throughout the county,” he said. Sarantou has served eight years on council and was re-elected for this third term as an at-large member in November. Sarantou is finance committee chairman and is a member of TMACOG’s transportation council as well as a member of the Downtown Improvement District board of directors. As a member of city council Sarantou fought for lower electric rates that helped the entire county and is working on a regional flooding study with the federal government through his involvement with TMACOG. The Republican said electing him as commissioner would help balance the county government, which is run by two Democrat commissioners. For more information about Sarantou, visit www.votesarantou.com.

Dan Steingraber

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A8 n Toledo Free Press n COUNTY CONTINUED FROM A7 “I think it’s time that small business owners... step up and take a more active role in government as elected officials,” he said. Steingraber owns Steingraber & Associates, a real-estate appraisal business. “I think I STEINGRABER have a really solid skill set to be a commissioner. I’m soup to nuts; business development, business management, budget projections, budget management, personnel, payroll. You name it and that’s my experience. I’m the commissioner of my business,” Steingraber said. The Oregon resident said the commissioners’ office needs to build a level of trust with outlying communities in order to move forward and work together. Procedures need to be examined and analyzed to perform service more efficiently, he said. Steingraber, a long-time high school and college lacrosse official, served as Toledo representative to the LCIC, is chairman of River East Associates and is a member of United East. Steingraber said he hopes during this election voters look at the re-

sumes of the candidates, like they are hiring someone for a job, he said. “I don’t need a job, I’m not a career politician. I’m outside the circle of politicians. I didn’t run for city council someday be state Representative. I don’t have any aspirations of being anything other than the commissioner,” Steingraber said. For more information about Steingraber, visit electsteingraber.com

Michael Zychowicz

Sylvania lawyer Michael Zychowicz said he hopes to provide new leadership for the county. “ T h e county has a pressing need for someone with experiZYCHOWICZ ence in business and understands the community’s needs,” he said. “The dire situation that the recession has put us in now calls for new leadership, as well as credible leadership and I think I bring those things to the table.” If elected as commissioner, Zychowicz has two main focuses; being careful with taxpayers’ money while not sacrificing needed services, and economic development.

Zychowicz emphasizes the need for regional collaboration within the county and outlying areas to better utilize taxpayer money. Economically, Zychowicz would like to build on the success of businesses in the region while seeking out new business. The Democrat has served as president of the Toledo Civil Service Commission, as well as president of Toledo Trial Lawyers Association and is a member of Public Defenders Board. If elected Zychowicz would work with the other commissioners, but would not be a “rubber stamp,” he said. If he doesn’t agree with something the other commissioners have proposed, he will attempt to make persuasive arguments for his view, he said. “We can’t play politics as usual. We have to have someone who can understand the pressing issues of our time, and I think I can do that,” Zychowicz said. “I don’t need this job, I want this job.” For more information about Zychowicz, visit www.mikez2010.com.

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Three pursue Republican spot on Court of Appeals By Lisa Renee Ward

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Republican voters will have three men to choose from in the May 4 primary for the Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals term beginning Feb. 9, 2011. Robert Christiansen, Frederick “Fritz” Hany II and Steve Yarbrough are seeking the support of Republican voters from Lucas County. Voters from Wood, Fulton, Williams, Sandusky, Ottawa, Erie, and Huron Counties are also a part of the area that makes up the Sixth district of the Court of Appeals. Their votes will also count for this race, though Lucas County contains the largest percentage of voters.

Robert Christiansen

Robert Christiansen serves as a Toledo Municipal Court Judge, elected in 2005. Prior to that he served 21 years on the Lucas County Common Pleas Court. He left the bench to run for an open court of appeals seat in 2004 where he won a majority of the vote in CHRISTIANSEN every county in the district but Lucas County; the late William Skow won Lucas County and the election. First appointed to the bench in 1981 to the Toledo Municipal Court, Christiansen was the youngest serving judge in the state of Ohio. His law degree was received from the University of Toledo. His past volunteer efforts include local chapter chairman and national trustee of the Arthritis Foundation. Christiansen said, “I have tried cases from the routine up to death penalty murder trial, every kind of case a trial judge can try. I want to bring that experience to the Court of Appeals and continue my service in the system.” Christiansen does not have a campaign Web site.

Fritz Hany

Fritz Hany is the Ottawa County Municipal Court Judge. He has served there 19 years. Currently, all five judges on the Court of Appeals come from Lucas County. The lack of representation from other counties is one of his motivations for seeking this position, he said. He said he would bring “a more expansive reflection of the communities” to the Sixth District Court.

He has been a faculty member of the Ohio Judicial College since 1999 as well as being appointed by the Ohio Supreme Court to several boards including chair of the Ohio Traffic Rules Commission. When he sought appointment to the Court of ApHANY peals in 2009, the Toledo Bar Association rated him as “highly recommended.” Hany said, “during my career as a Judge, I have administered or presided over, in excess of 300 jury trials, 1000 bench trials, 15,000 pre-trial hearings and sentencings and performed over 350 marriage ceremonies. “In part, due to the Ottawa County Municipal Court’s unique geographical location and its burgeoning seasonal tourist population, I hear cases filed by 20 separate state and local law enforcement agencies along with the myriad of civil lawsuits which are filed annually in the Court.” Hany has a Facebook page for his campaign at www.facebook.com/ HanyforCourtofAppeals.

for Lucas County Domestic Relations Court and Lucas Common Pleas Court in 1993. He has also served in several political positions, including two terms on Toledo City Council, chairman of the Lucas County Republican party and the Ohio Senate. He said he has YARBROUGH spent virtually his entire professional life in public service and believes that his experience as a judge, legislator and teacher will assist in meeting the needs of the court. Yarbrough has also previously served on Ohio Supreme Court boards. Yarbrough said, “I have experience

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With the primary election drawing near, two local democrats are making one last push to rally support for their candidacy to the Ohio Senate. In a 2006 special election, Democrat Joe McNamara was elected to a Toledo City Council at-large seat. After Mark Sobczak resigned in June 2009, McNamara’s colleagues unanimously voted him council president to fill the vacant position. After being re-elected in November, McNamara did not seek his seat as president in January. Now, McNamara is trying to reach a new pinnacle by becoming a state senator. “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen,” said McNamara, reiterating comments British politician Sir Winston Churchill made at a conference in Washington, D.C. The reason for his run is simple. “There has been a lack of interest by our politicians to represent the people and we need to have strong leaders take on special interests and stand up for the middle class,” McNamara said. If elected, McNamara will promote alternative energy jobs, especially doing more to brand and grow Northwest Ohio in the green industry. Other policy initiatives he hopes to pursue include advocating strong neighborhoods by addressing foreclosures as well as supporting more financial regulations for lending practices. McNamara also wants to increase penalties for individuals who engage in human trafficking, which he refers to as “modern-day slavery.” McNamara believes his disposition will continue to garner support from the public. “I’m an effective legislator. I speak my mind and stand up to power,” McNamara said. “I’m also a man of principle and have the ability to work with people from many ideologies.” McNamara is not the only Democrat running for senate. For more information on McNamara, visit mcnamaraforohio.com.

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Fifth-term state representative Edna Brown (D-Toledo), is McNamara’s primary opponent. A former councilwoman, Edna Brown was re-elected to Toledo City Council District 4 during the same November 2001 election Jack Ford won as mayor. In December 2001 she was selected as the appointee for the District 48 seat that Ford resigned from to take office as mayor, officially taking the position Jan. 8, 2002. “Being that my term is up as a representative, I saw the Senate as a way to continue what I love to do,” Brown said. If Brown is elected, focus on the economy is a priority. “I will look at ways to use the stimulus money to create jobs to improve infrastructure, provide tax credits and mortgage relief to families so they can avoid foreclosures,” Brown said. Jobs creation is not the only avenue of concern. Additional points of focus for Brown will pertain to the elderly, women’s health and violence issues, and children. Brown said she believes her years of political knowledge will serve her well in continuing to address the needs of the people. “I know my way around government and I’m able to work on both sides of the aisle,” Brown said. “I’m also a strong advocate for the people in Northwest Ohio and being an elected official for sixteen years, from the local to the state level, I would be able to go in and legislate immediately,” Brown said. For more information on Brown, visit www.state.oh.us. The winner of this race will face Republican Tom Waniewski in November. Waniewski, a city councilman, is unopposed in the primary. “I think the main reason I would like to serve in this public office is I would like to do for a larger portion of the population what I have been able to accomplish for my district in my two short years as councilman,” Waniewski said. “Change the culture of government, change the way public service is handled and empower people to get more for their tax dollars.”

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n 9TH DISTRICT CONTINUED FROM A12 Rich Iott and Jack Smith are the Republican candidates. They believe U.S. leaders are not adhering to the Constitution. They also want to fight the national health care reform. “At the core of our national problems is the failure of our leaders to adhere JAFFE to the Constitution. As a result, our economy is in a shambles, and our nation is at risk from both foreign and domestic threats,” Iott said. Smith said the nation is moving away from the values it was built upon. “The most important step is to stop the progressive direction we are being forced in by those in Washington,” Smith said. “We as a people have allowed our representatives to stray from the fundamental values of the Founding Fathers and the Constitution. The Toledo area and the nation as a whole must make job creation a priority ... Putting money in the hands of job creators is the first step.” Iott wants to reduce Washington’s involvement in taxation and borrowing money from overseas. “American workers and American entrepreneurs are the most productive and innovative in the world... they can do anything they set their

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mind to doing as long as Washington stops throwing financial and regulatory roadblocks in their way.” Iott was the president and CEO of Food Town Supermarkets until 2000 when the company merged with Spartan Foods. He also serves in the Ohio Military Reserve. Smith is a former Marine and veteran of SWARTZ the Vietnam War and Desert Storm. He served on the Toledo Police Department for nearly 34 years, rising to the rank of chief of police. For more information on the Republican candidates, visit www. jacksmithforcongress.net and www. voteiott.com. The Libertarian candidates running for office are Joseph Jaffe and Jeremy Swartz. The Libertarian Party was founded in 1971 upon the principles of “smaller government, lower taxes, more freedom” with a “live and let live” attitude, according to the party’s Web site. “The economy, jobs, taxes, outof-control government spending, and having a congressman who will actually work for and listen to the people and who has true constitutional principles and values are the center point of my campaign and are all tied together into one

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huge issue,” said Swartz. “With the number of empty buildings and other various key locations, Toledo has potential for large growth in the coming years, but that cannot be done with cumbersome and high taxes on businesses.” Swartz owns a gun and served on three Wyandot County volunteer fire departments. Jaffe is a member of the National Rifle Association and is a small business owner. Both believe it is time to look beyond Republicans and Democrats for a new voice in Congress. “The average Joes of America are being forsaken. We’re going in circles and Americans lose. We need to break the cycle of Republican and Democrat,” Jaffe said. Jaffe, who has been working with his family business since the age of 16, understands what it’s like for a small business to survive and operate. In Washington, Jaffe would defend small businesses that often get overlooked. If elected, he said, citizens would be sending one of their own to Congress. “I’m a working class person. I know what the common man feels and what they go through. I’m passionate and care about the country,” Jaffe said. “I’m not a career politician. When I’m done doing my thing in D.C., I plan on going back to my regular life.” For more information about the Libertarian candidates, go to www. jaffeforcongress.com and www. swartzforohio.com.

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Women’s Initiative of United Way hosts annual meeting By Jennifer S. White

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Women’s Initiative of United Way will host its annual meeting featuring keynote speaker Madeleine Kunin on April 27. Kunin is the former governor of Vermont, U.S. ambassador to Switzerland, deputy secretary of the U.S. Education DeLIBER partment and author of “Pearls, Politics, and Power: How Women Can Win and Lead.” “I’m really looking forward to this event,” Kunin said. “It sounds like a great opportunity to promote women and leadership.” Women’s Initiative, founded in 2001 and a partner organization with United Way of Greater Toledo, works with 10 nonprofit organizations annually, encouraging the support of community through volunteerism. Linda Liber, Women’s Initiative meeting chairwoman, said the annual meeting is aimed at inspiring local

women to make a difference. “What Women’s Initiative wants to do with this event is bring in women who will stimulate women in our community to make a difference,” Liber said. “We want women to understand that they can make an impact without a lot of money.” A portion of the proceeds from the evening benefit the 2010-2011 Women’s Initiative’s grant recipients. “[Women’s Initiative] chooses the very best grants to donate to,” Liber said. “Recently we donated over $166,000 to women and children in our community.” Kunin said she plans on discussing the lack of women in U.S. government. “When I was elected, I assumed that gender barriers had been broken,” Kunin said. “When I turned around, I didn’t see those people coming up behind me. We need to examine why there are so few women in U.S. politics. Only 17 percent of the members of Congress are women ... I want to talk about how we can change that and what difference that would make.” Kunin said it is important that women and children have role models. “We have to see it to believe it, and we have to see it to be it,” Kunin said. “We need politics to reap the benefits of the

signing and cheese and fruit reception immediately following from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. A cash bar will also be available. Liber said a pearl necklace is part of the raffle prize in honor of Kunin’s book. The evening is hosted at The Dana Conference Center on UT’s Health

talents that women bring to any field.” Kunin said she became involved in politics because of a safety issue with her children. The annual meeting features networking beginning at 5 p.m. Kunin’s program begins at 6 p.m. with a book

Science Campus. The cost of the annual meeting is $25 in advance, $35 at the door or $15 with a valid student ID. To register for the event e-mail rsvp@unitedwaytoledo.org or call (419) 254-6777. Visit the Web site for more: www.womens-initiative.org.

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The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) will host a workshop for automotive manufacturers and suppliers April 27 in the Scott Park auditorium at the University of Toledo. The workshop is designed to help manufacturers and suppliers learn how to modernize, innovate and diversify their business in order to take advantage of proven strategies that can increase productivity and profitability, according to the ODOD. Attendees will also learn about funding opportunities available through the ODOD to help pay for the cost of improving their operations during this period of economic recovery. Edward Montgomery, director of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers and a member of the Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry, and Roger Kilmer, director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and Manufacturing Extension Program,

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The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority received a $15 million U.S. Department of Energy grant announced April 21. Port Authority President and CEO Paul Toth and Mayor Michael Bell accepted the grant from Vice President Joe Biden at 1 p.m. April 21 in Washington, D.C. The grant will allow the Port Authority to establish an Advanced Energy Utility (AEU) within the city of Toledo to implement the widescale use of alternative energy practices and solutions in residential, commercial, industrial and government facilities. “It’s a great day for Toledo as we worked with a lot of partners to put this grant together in a short amount of time. It’s the culmination of a collaborative effort in this region,” Toth said in a conference call from Washington before the presentation. The AEU will begin in the city of Toledo and will be expanded to other cities and townships within

Lucas County. The program could be expanded to all 28 counties that are within the financing jurisdiction of the Port Authority, Toth said. “It will change the way we use energy in our region and have a tremendous impact on our community,” Toth said. The Port Authority will utilize the Northwest Ohio Bond Fund and other financing mechanisms to investment as much as $300 million in energy efficiency and alternative energy improvements in the region in a three-year period. The NW Ohio Bond Fund was established in 1988 with $6.5 million but has been leveraged to provide $203 million in bonds with no defaults in its history, Toth said. “We’re the first in the State of Ohio to have such a unique financing tool that could become a model for the rest of the country,” Toth said. “We should recognize the Port Authority for its leadership in establishing this Advanced Energy Utility project to obtain these energy funds through the federal Recovery Act,” said Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur during the conference call before attending the formal announcement. Toledo was one of 25 communities to receive

recovery funds for energy efficiency projects. The only other community in Ohio to receive a grant was Cincinnati, according to Kaptur. “By partnering with the Port Authority, we are able to leverage this investment several times over to transform the way our community uses energy. This transformation will have a remarkable and lasting impact on the City of Toledo, our citizens and regional job creation,” said Mayor Bell in a statement. Toth said the Port Authority and local partnership expect to introduce a marketing plan and Web site for the project within the next 60 days. The main focus of the AEU program is implementing energy efficiency and alternative energy solutions to reduce energy costs for businesses and homeowners. It will help to transform energy use and delivery of energy conservation improvements and alternative energy technology. “It will maximize the use of local and regional renewable energy and conservation system providers to create new jobs and possibly even new companies,” Toth said. A portion of the $15 million will be added to the program reserve of the bond fund that will

be dedicated to supporting the AEU program. Toth said it will create a program that is financially sustainable beyond the grant period by leveraging funds to issue up to $50 million in debt within the three-year project timeline. That $50 million would be spent about 50 percent for labor and 50 percent on materials, such as new windows and geothermal, solar and wind energy products, many of which could be purchased from within the region. Toth said SSOE is one example of engineering and other local companies that can contribute to the energy project. He also mentioned Owens Corning for its energy-saving insulation and roofing products. Toth said the collaboration with the City of Toledo, Lucas County Improvement Corp. and with other private and public partners resulted in the successful application for the grant. Kaptur said she thought another reason the grant was awarded to Toledo was due to all of the other alternative energy activities and research happening in the region. “It’s not just talking the talk but walking the walk that will make this work,” Toth said.

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very dance has its share of wall- the law of diminishing returns takes flowers, those folks with in- over and the fire marshal even gets troverted tendencies who hug involved. If the NCAA expands its tournathe perimeter waiting for someone of equally nonexistent social skills to ment field to 96 teams the tournament, heretofore college basketask them to dance or just ball’s signature event, will acknowledge their presnot become emancipated ence with a conversation but rather emaciated in starter like, “I love the appearance. penholder in your shirt Getting trampled in pocket.” the process will be the sigThe NCAA is connificance of college regsidering an increase in ular-season games, conthe size of its annual ference tournaments and, post-season college basketball tournament, Dave WOOLFORD of course, the NIT, which the NCAA also controls. referred to as “The Big Isn’t there already enough dilution Dance,” or just, “The Dance,” by and dullness with teams of signifiadding 31 wallflowers. That’s pretty much what you would cance scheduling teams of insignifiget when you add so many additional cance in the preconference season so teams to an already brimming field of the big shots can pad their way to the essential minimum of at least 18 victo64 participants. You would go from, “Dancing ries? That at least qualifies for scrutiny With The Stars,” to “Dancing With from the Big Dance chaperons. And with the college game The Sub-pars.” With apologies to numbers 65 and stripped of much of its significance by beyond, March Madness would be- a postseason monster jam, you might come a square dance because of too wonder where the fans land in this abusive overhaul. Certainly not on many squares. Bigger might be better in some their feet as experience gives way to cases but once you reach full capacity newly rewarded mediocrity.

From a fan’s interactive perspective, what sporting event has more appeal than March Madness? But filling out a 96-team bracket might be more of an issue than filing your income tax. Imagine Selection Sunday when brackets are filled and teams are seeded. It might spill into a Selection Monday with analysts arguing as to why the team that finished fourth in the Horizon Conference should be seeded higher than the team that finished third in the Frontier League, both part of the 96-team mob scene. The genesis of all of this full court claptrap is of course greed, as usual perpetrated by television. The NCAA can opt out of the final three years of its 11-year, $6 billion television contract with CBS between now and July 31. The NCAA has already been prostituting itself on the mean streets of network and cable TV, looking for a client with enough capital to maybe stretch over the next 15 years in return for more games. If TV says it wants more teams in the tournament you can bet the NCAA will oblige. Gotta boost those rights fees somehow. How does anyone just detonate what, again, has proven to be the almost perfect tournament template as was dis-

played during the recently-ended 64team NCAA tournament? Talk about upsets and drama? There was no downside. The tournament shrieked, “Don’t, in your wildest dreams, think there’s a better event, a better format!” On the first weekend, 48 games were decided in the final minute of play and of the 16 teams that advanced to the following weekend’s regionals eight were seeded fourth or lower and four were seeded ninth or lower. It doesn’t always work that way but the existing model showed that it can accomplish what it’s designed to do. The NCAA’s mantra is whatever is in the best interests of the studentathlete, preceded only by what’s in the best interest of the NCAA preceded by whatever television demands. Greed has no conscience. The NCAA’s basketball tournament has always been lauded for getting it right, especially when compared to the BCS and its national championship team selection. Sixty-four teams are given the right to win a national D-1 college basketball title. As for college football, only two teams are selected through a system that is complicated, often inaccurate, biased and unreasonable. College football would be ecstatic

to have just an eight-team playoff. Only 18 percent of its member teams make the NCAA Tournament compared to 56 percent of football teams that participate in usually meaningless bowl games. The NBA and NHL both have 53 percent of their membership in postseason play while the NFL has 37 percent and Major League Baseball 26 percent. The difference in those numbers is that there are 347 schools in Division 1. Maybe it’s time we threw them all in the tournament pot. By now we would be entering the Region 12, fourth round of subregional quarterfinals play with Drake’s Bulldogs battling the Missoula Montana School of Music, the Bulldogs playing their eighth game in the last nine nights. The NCAA’s tournament plan was purposely leaked to Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany, who obligingly leaked it to the public to soften the blow should 96 teams lead the big parade. It would still have to be approved by the D-1 men’s basketball committee and its board of directors. Let’s hope there resides some sanity somewhere before the Big Dance experiences its last tango with total tolerance.

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Sitting pretty at 11-0 and unbeaten (4-0) in the highly competitive Northern Lakes League, Southview is everything its current record and Division I Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association state poll ranking of seventh indicates. Coach Ed Mouch’s Cougars are on the hunt; they believe they’re even better than the team that went 20-9 and won the NLL title a year ago. “Last year we weren’t expected to win but this year everyone is throwing their No. 1 pitchers at us trying to take us down,” said senior pitcher Kirk Stambaugh. “I think this team is starting to believe whereas last year no one believed in us.” Mouch amassed a 166-83 mark during his St John’s Jesuit tenure (1999-2007). In just his second year at Southview, he’s (31-9) has quickly transformed the Cougars from an NLL also-ran into the target. “Coach Mouch does a really good job with us,” said senior second baseman Everett Barton (.467, 13 runs, 10 RBI). “He’s got a great staff.” Fresh off devouring perennial area powerhouse Anthony Wayne 5-0 behind another stellar start from Stambaugh in a key early conference matchup, Southview has solidified its case as the area’s top hardball unit. Stambaugh (5-0, 0.21 ERA, 43 K, 11 BB, 33 IP), junior transfer David Vandercook (0.44 ERA, 16 K, 16 IP) and junior Andy Joseph give the Cougars vital pitching depth that Mouch said will be-

come crucial in the postseason. “You’ve got to have at least three, but preferably four really good pitchers to make a (tournament) run,” Mouch said. The staff has posted a 1.87 ERA and held opposing hitters to a collective .195 batting average. So far, the Cougars’ bats have shrugged off opposing aces, hitting .349 as a team and outscoring opponents 105-26. Four Cougar regulars are hitting .419 or higher and seven .325 or higher. Shortstop Mark Dubow is second on the team in RBI (15) despite batting in the seventh hole. Senior catcher Dan Ampfor has quickly stepped up in his first varsity starting role, handling the hurlers while hitting .385 with a home run, six RBI and 10 runs scored. “Dan behind the plate (first year) has done a really good job and that’s a big hole to fill,” Stambaugh said. “Mark’s been really good for us at short, too.” “We definitely put in a lot of hard work during the offseason which I think puts us a step ahead of the competition,” Ampfor said. “Our senior leadership really helps. We have a bunch of guys with experience out here.” Senior first baseman Cam O’Reilly is hitting.324 with a homer and 11 RBI. Junior transfer Todd Vandercook (.432, 12 runs) in center, senior Nick Kopfman (.429, 14 runs, 11 RBI) in right and Ryan Spratt covering left have been an error-free outfield trio. While forming a feared 1-2 punch on the hill, Stambaugh (.419, two HR, 16 RBI, 18 runs) leads off and Vander-

cook (.345, three HR, 11 RBI, .966 onbase percentage) is the clean-up slugger. Mouch is far from satisfied with his team’s offensive progress, citing 1-9 in-

consistency. He also wants to see the infield (16 errors) shore up its defense. “As as scary it sounds, our hitting needs to improve. So far we’re not

getting consistent production from everyone on a game-by-game basis,” Mouch said. “We need to be able to put it all together.”

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TFP: What would Fat Albert be doing as a grown-up? Bill Cosby: Well, he’d be in a lot of trouble if he had to lug around that weight. So one would think that at his age, which would be 73, that he would have gotten rid of that 11-year-old, 12-year-old heavy girth. He may have played football for Hampton University, and he became buff, and then he graduated from Hampton with a degree in engineering. And then he went to med school and got his doctorate in clinical psychiatry, and he’s been helping youth.

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ill Cosby has several groundbreaking moments on television — from being the first African American to co-star on a series, “I Spy,” to hosting “Fat Albert,” an educational cartoon, to masterminding one of the highest-rated family sitcoms, “The Cosby Show.” What meant the most to the comedian? “The only show that I knew would be monumental in my whole career was a TV show called ‘You Bet Your Life.’ It probably was the lowest-rated show I’ve ever done,” he said. “This is the comedian’s wheelhouse, to talk to people and counter with humorous things; I just knew I couldn’t beat it. “I have no idea about the mystery to solve it, why it didn’t work.” The engaging entertainer who has written bestselling books and won Emmy Awards for his TV work and Grammy Awards for his comedy albums was in New York City when he answered questions for Toledo Free Press during a phone interview April 14. TFP: Have you thought about bringing back “You Bet Your Life” with all the reality TV? Cosby: I don’t know [big laugh]. I just know when I’m performing — for instance, I was in Montclair, New Jersey, Sunday night, just to give you an example, I introduced a man who was 80 years old … his name is Calvin Jackson… and I said to him … ‘The house gives me two seats, you take my two seats up front.’ ... And I sat down and I smiled and I said to him, ‘Your daughter loves you very, very much; she wrote this wonderful letter hoping I would say happy birthday’ … I said, ‘Do you have any other children?’ He said, ‘Yes, I have twin girls.’ I said, ‘Congratulations. How old are they?’ He said, ‘42 and 41.’ I said, ‘Whoa!’ Now the audience laughs. I said, ‘The second one was a little slow coming out, wasn’t she?’ The audience laughs even more. I said, ‘So where’s your wife?’ He said, ‘She’s in heaven.’ I said, ‘I would imagine so, being in the stirrups for a whole year waiting for the second.’ Well, the place went crazy, and he loved it. And I’m telling you that this kind of humor needs to be seen on TV. When we talk about reality, that would be reality. It’s not written by somebody making up something; it’s people talking to Bill Cosby. n COSBY CONTINUES ON A31

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Now I’m not going to do this when I come to work in your city unless — it isn’t something that I hunt and peck; I’ve got my own stuff, which I guarantee will hurt faces, yes, face hurting. And people generally leave my show saying two things: How did he get in my house? And No. 2, I’m not alone. TFP: You went back to school to get your master’s and doctoral degrees after you were a star. Talk about why education is so important. Cosby: I did great up until [grade four and] it was now on me. It’s things called homework; I didn’t do it. … At age 19, I quit high school; I was still in the 11th grade … In the Navy, my wake-up call was really an actual wake-up call. The man came in at 0430; it’s pitch-black outside, my first morning wakeup in boot camp, and I didn’t want to get up. And that man made me get up; he didn’t put his hands on me, but just kept looking like he would, and he got in my face, his cigarette on his bottom lip, and he said, ‘I am not your mother.’ It was there

and then — now think about it, I had three years, 11 months and 29 days left [laughs] in the Navy, and I wanted to get out. And I said to myself, I now understand, I’m going to get my high school diploma and I don’t know what’s going to happen, but I’m going to do everything I can to keep from having myself in a position where I’ve got to do these things and I don’t want to do these things. … I took the

SAT exam to get into Temple University; my score was 500. They put me in remedial everything, but I will tell you this: It was fantastic because I was ready, and I didn’t thumb my nose at the word ‘remedial.’ All I knew was I was enjoying — this is important — being born again … in terms of loving to study, loving to do my work, loving to learn. TFP: Did you always plan to keep your comedy clean? Cosby: I’m not afraid of being called an old fuddy-duddy ... I’m 72 years old. I was 27, 26 years old standing onstage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at the Academy of Music; it is sold-out. My mother cannot believe her son is this major funny person. She is seeing me for the first time in her life. I’m doing a routine that is a hit called ‘Noah and the Ark’ from the Warner Bros. album. And my mother is sitting with Aunt Lil about eight rows back in the middle center. And I start to do this routine, it’s my big closer, my hit, and there’s a part where I say, ‘What the hell is going on?’ That word, back then, was a curse word. There was no cursing in our house … And as I approach the part of the routine where you’d have to say ‘What the’ and say the word ‘hell,’ I looked and I could

see my mother, but I’m not looking directly at her, and I’ve got to make up my mind as I’m doing the routine, and the tension is building, and I said it. And I saw my mother flinch. After the show, people were backstage and I felt this sharp pain in my thigh, and it was my mother pinching me and looking at me, and we both knew why she was doing it. And I said, ‘I’m sorry, Mom.’ And later when we were alone with Aunt Lil, she said, ‘How much further do you plan to go with this language?’ And I said, ‘Mom, that’s the only thing.’ And she said, ‘Why did you write that?’ I said, ‘Mom, I was a character.’ And she said, ‘Well, you better find better characters [laughs] with cleaner mouths.’ … They have all these comedy clubs — but in the fairness of it, the places are packed. So the people don’t walk out … people are used to [profanity]. … I don’t do it because my people, obviously, would be getting up in droves and walking out, and the word would be that Bill Cosby has lost his mind and that dementia has hit him so hard that’s all he can think of. They would be surprised, but I think the most important word would be disappointment, and I don’t want to do that on purpose to them. Cosby will be in Toledo May 2 for shows at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Stranahan Theater. Tickets range from $39.50 to $59.50. www.billcosby.com.

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Shen Yun brings ‘divine’ culture to Stranahan Theater

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“Shen yun” means divine. All the elements of Chinese culture — art, music, dance — are thought to be gifts from the gods to reward people for acts of piety and generosity. Chinese culture encompasses 5,000 years of history but most modern Chinese, either living in China or in other parts of the world, know very little about their culture as a result of information suppression by the current Communist regime. “We have so much culture, but we have no respect for it,” Kathy Wei, of the Ohio Oriental Culture Association (OOCA), said. “We’re all too busy.” A non-profit organization based in Columbus, the OOCA has become one of the primary sponsors of Shen Yun in this region over the past few years. Shen Yun Performing Arts was formed in New York City in 2006 by dozens of choreographers, composers, musicians, singers and dancers who wanted to revive many of the ancient artistic traditions of China that were either limited or altogether suppressed after Mao Zedong’s Cultural Revolution. It presents both historical events and folkloric tales against a backdrop featuring digital animation sequences. The company will perform a single show in Toledo May 14 at the Stranahan Theater. Wei has worked on a volunteer basis for the past two years to promote the shows in Ohio and throughout the Midwest. Wei said she was inspired to get involved after taking her 3-year-old son to see a Shen Yun performance at Disneyland. “For 2 ½ hours, he sat and didn’t move,” she said. “After it ended, he said, ‘Mom. That makes me want to be good’.” Wei said the show forced her to confront her own lack of knowledge about her heritage. “I didn’t know any of these things about the culture,” she said. “I wanted to learn more about Chinese culture.” Shen Yun Performance Arts is composed of the New York Company, International Company and Touring Company, each with its own cast and crew and supported by its own orchestra. While one group appears at the Stranahan, the others will be performing in Neuchatel, Switzerland and Sydney, Australia. “The show is very deep and in-

spiring,” Fang Fang, another volunteer from the Michigan chapter of the OCA, said. “It’s something that hasn’t been seen before in this country. It’s not just our culture. It’s a treasure.” Fang said the show also features examples of song and dance from some of China’s 56 ethnic minorities, such as Mongolians. The production presents modern stories as well. The most prominent focuses on the persecution of practitioners of Falun Gong by the Chinese government. Introduced in the early ’90s, Falun Gong is a physical and spiritual discipline similar to T’ai Chi. Those caught practicing this type of exercise have been imprisoned, tortured and executed.

Several of the cast members practice Falun Gong. Fang said she thinks the show’s themes are universal and even though it brings to light some human rights issues it is meant to be uplifting, not grim. “It’s not about watching people suffer,” she said. “It’s not about persecution. It’s about how people deal with persecution. It’s about rising above.” Shen Yun has played several successful shows in Taiwan, but has yet to perform on mainland China. Seven sold-out shows scheduled to play in Hong Kong in January of this year were canceled less than a week before they were to begin after the Hong Kong Immigration Department denied visas to several members of the

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Heart and Silver Star. Surviving is his beloved wife of 61 years, Pauline; daughters, Beverly (Joe) Rideout and Mary Ann Stearns; grandchildren, Ellyn, Brian (Blaire) and Christy Rideout, Jill, David and Michael Stearns and Kelly (Nick) Cook; great granddaughter, Olivia Cook and his special dog Rosie. The Mass of the Resurrection will

be celebrated 10 a.m. April 23 in St. Pius X Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. April 22 in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Ave. Any tributes may be made in the form of contributions to St. Pius X Church, Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Toledo Humane Society. Online condolences may be left at www.ansberg-west.com.

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By Elizabeth Hazel

Your Tarotgram and Horoscope

April 25 – May 1, 2010

Venus enters Gemini (25th), Full Moon in Scorpio (28th) Aries (March 21-April 19)

Libra (September 23-October 22)

Small favors. Irresolvable issues drain your energies as the week begins. The Full Moon stirs debates about responsibilities and awareness of critical transitions. Matters improve after Friday as a friendly Moon and Venus aim attention in more positive directions.

Shredded documents. Professional people are in transition, requiring a search for a new doctor or accountant, etc. Your job could be impacted by other people’s decisions midweek, but avoid hasty reactions. Wait to see how things play out next month. Talk is cheap.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

Child’s play. Talents tug in one direction, duties in another. There’s more than meets the eye under the Full Moon, so avoid hasty assumptions. Weekend plans evolve quickly after Thursday and lead you toward groups and activities where your best qualities shine. Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Bull’s eye. Controversies near and far set the tone as the week starts. Keep an eye on your own interests, as distractions could lead to errors on Wednesday. Intimate relationships reach turning points as the weekend arrives; discuss all possible options. Party planner. Obligations pin you down as the week begins; some services or tasks are required. The Full Moon centers thoughts on the flow in relationships. Emotions steer to a better direction on Thursday. A relative or family friend hosts a mixed group on Saturday. Leo (July 23-August 22)

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Compost heap. The Full Moon accentuates how national trends trickle down to impact personal situations. If you’re part of a struggling group, now’s the time to look for innovative solutions. Someone praises a fresh option, but it seems a shaky ladder to you. Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

Three in a row. A welter of multi-level transitions leaves you confused amidst cross-currents this week. Positive feedback reveals a patch of solid ground on Thursday. Strong female personalities make a big impression over the weekend. Capricorn (December 22-January 19)

Observing progress. A long period of remolding career and lifestyle hasn’t quite ended. A fresh wave of transitions hits the monitor this week, both known and unknown. Pace yourself, as it takes focus and planning to get over every little hump and bump on the road. Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

Seek truth, find facts. Seek truth, find facts. External events persuade you to revise your position this week; flexible attitudes promote beneficial changes. Eavesdroppers get burned ears midweek. Meet with influential and effective people to discuss emerging trends over the weekend.

Untidy emotions. Others’ changes for convenience may not be convenient for you! The Full Moon accentuates all the games people play for power and attention. The weekend brings a social whirlwind. Old friends return and bring new friends in their wake.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

Pisces (February 19-March 20)

The scenic route. This week brings a new chapter to matters that started last fall. The Full Moon intensifies the impact of events and secrets revealed; be alert for Drama Queens. Weekend discussions center on what does or doesn’t work, and how things could be improved.

Spiritual connections. Global turmoil increases your need to pause, reflect, and find a higher meaning to it all. The most satisfactory explanation will be found in your heart and family. Keep improving your little corner of the world – your contributions are appreciated.

Elizabeth Hazel is a professional tarotist-astrologer and author. She gives readings every Wednesday at Attic on Adams above Manos Greek Restaurant. She may be contacted at ehazel@buckeye-express.com (c) 2010

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pare to the sting of that first birthday, but Jack just turned 7 and it took me aback just as much. Thankfully, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time to consider the weight of it all on a daily basis, but our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthdays give us a moment to glimpse just how far weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come together. We remember that first day, that first step, that first day of school and we wonder how we got all the way to this point. When did we trade in the tiny socks for soccer cleats, crying for conversation? It never fails to amaze me and tug at my heart all at once. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s truly astounding is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just that first child that first year. I feel it with each of my children, each and every birthday. Just how and when did my tiny 4-pound baby, Elaine, get to be my tall and engaging 4-year-old girl? When did my youngest, Lucy, become a toddler when the decision to have a third child feels like it happened just moments ago? As much as it does sting, the love we experience and the knowledge we gain along the way is well worth having to leave certain moments behind. I am especially thankful that my husband has now learned that money is no object when it comes to making a heartheavy mother feel even just a little bit better about another year gone by. Shannon and her husband Michael are raising three children in Sylvania. E-mail her at letters@toledofreepress.com.

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