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Opinion

Trash talk and here’s to the dreamers

Sarah Ottney on a work program’s fight for funding and Jeremy Baumhower on The Shorties film fest. page 3

Community

Body cameras

The Lucas County Sheriff’s Office rolls out body cameras. page 8

Online billing

Toledo’s Department of Public Utilities now offers online bill payment. page 9

Star

Play Time

Toledo Museum of Art plans summer-long exhibit promoting interactive art. page 11

Indulge Toledo

Ampelography’s Adam Mahler on restaurant wine lists and Glass City Mashers’ Scot Yarnell with tips for homebrewing. page 12-13

Community

positively Toledo

Toledo Fair Housing Center, United Way, Black Lives Matter, Artomatic 419! among local initiatives aiming to change narrative in Glass City. By Sarah Ottney, page 5

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Trash talk

ddie Garcia is a changed man, progress he and his employers attribute largely to his job. He works for Maumee-based Triad Residential Services, a business that employs developmentally disabled adults in jobs like shredding, sorting or — in Garcia’s case — maneuvering trash and recycling bins to and from the curb for disabled city residents. Ben Harteis, who oversees Triad’s trash aid program, said the job is a perfect fit for Garcia, who used to struggle with behavioral issues, but has thrived in the outside job with plenty of movement and “guy time.” “I love it,” Garcia said. “I don’t care if it’s raining or snowing.” Garcia and fellow worker Jim Furney are the two main employees in Triad’s trash aid program. Garcia has worked on the Sarah Ottney crew since the program started in 2010. Furney started two years ago. “The Eddie we have today is not the Eddie we had four years ago,” Harteis said. “That Eddie was one handful of a guy. He’s totally different now. They are both different people when they are out doing that job, they really are.” The program, which Triad has performed since 2010 at no cost to the city or county, has grown from 30 homes to 185 today, with more being screened and referred by Republic Services weekly, said Hillary Moore, Triad’s day services coordinator. The number has jumped from 121 to 185 just since January, with the announcement of the Solid Waste Accommodation Program (SWAP), a collaboration between Republic, the Lucas County Commissioners and the Toledo-Lucas County Commission on Disabilities. SWAP expanded and formalized the existing program for disabled Toledo residents, which Triad has handled since September 2010 when Toledo Area Ministries first approached them with the need. After Republic Services took over the city’s trash collection in 2011, Triad continued performing the service at no cost. Republic took over the job of screening requests in January.

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O n Jim Furney, left, and eddie Garcia work through Triad Residential Services to help about 180 disabled Toledo residents Manuever their trash and recycling bins to and from the curb.

n April 19, the Sylvania Community Arts Com- ball, soccer, basketball, travel teams and tournaments. There are even travel dance teams now, mission held the 2015 Shorties, a film but nothing for the creative ones — no competition for children between kincompetitions nor celebrations for those dergarten and eighth grade. This unique celwho dare to dream. ebration was the third and final day of the Tree It’s those creative people who are City Film Festival (TCFF), Northwest Ohio’s changing the world. The Shorties isn’t premier film festival. just about making movies, it’s about supI am proud to be on the TCFF committee porting those who dare to see the world and the chairperson for The Shorties. 2015 was differently — giving our children a mothe third year for the Tree City Film Festival and ment of encouragement to dream. was the biggest yet. It was held in the Sylvania’s You can watch all the video submisHistoric Village, inside the Train Barn. Jeremy BAUMHOWER sions online at iheartglasscity.com. I was blown away by the submissions Enjoy and we’ll see you next year. O from our future filmmakers. From Elmore, Whiteford, Waterville, Toledo, Sylvania and more, the love of making movies crosses all ZIP codes in Northwest Ohio. Jeremy Baumhower can be reached at jeremytheproducer@ As a parent of four athletic children, we have base- icloud.com. Thomas F. Pounds, President/Publisher tpounds@toledofreepress.com

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n OTTNEY CONTINUED FROM 3 In December, the Lucas County Commissioners amended the county’s contract with Republic to allow for up to $25,000 for SWAP services, which was expected to grow as word got out. Yet three months later, Republic seems content to continue letting Triad “donate” the service. When SWAP was announced in January, Paul Rasmusson, senior area manager for municipal services with Republic Services, told me the issue of reimbursement would be addressed at a later date, once they saw how many more requests came in. “We’ve left it very wide open because we don’t know if we’re going to get much growth,” Rasmusson said at the time. Republic serves about 95,500 homes in Toledo. Triad is currently serving 185 households, but Republic has 280 on its list of people who have requested assistance. The remainder are in the process of being screened and referred, Rasmusson said, adding that there are no plans to charge residents who need the service or increase fees to cover it. The January announcement led to a backlog of requests, Rasmusson said, leading to a delay in response time for both Republic and Triad, but the process has largely smoothed out now. However, the issue of reimbursement remains unresolved. Triad pays worker wages, fuel, truck maintenance, insurance and other costs associated with the program with donations. “We don’t make any money on the trash program. It’s not a cheap program to run, but we kept it going because there’s such a need for it,” Harteis said. “With the gas, we’re lucky to break even. We have the human service side, but at the same time we’re a business.” Few of the companies that partner with Triad completely cover the cost of services rendered, but many offer partial reimbursement, Moore said. Republic does not, but does occasionally make donations to fundraisers, she said. Garcia and Furney each work 12-14 hours per week, paid minimum wage. Harteis estimates he drives about 500 miles a week on their trash bin routes. “It’s our profit we’re giving them since we’re not receiving any funds from the city, county or Republic — yet,” Moore said. “We’re hoping. On April 22, Rasmusson told me Republic is “not pursuing payment” from the county as this time. He seems to be waiting to see what happens with the contract, set to expire in August 2016. The county will decide by the end of August whether to renew the contract with Republic or open it to bidding. Payment to Triad, Rasmusson said, is “tied to a contract extension proposal.” “As we’re finalizing or working toward that, we’ll also work toward reimbursing Triad for some of their growth

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A Toledo tradition since 2005 ToledoFreePress.com and services beyond what their initial intent was,” he said. “I don’t know their real reasoning for why they did it as a contributed service to begin with.” Jim Shaw, the county sanitary engineer who directs the Solid Waste Management District, verified Republic has not yet billed the county any funds for the service. Republic’s options are reimbursing Triad now under the current contract, later under a new contract, having its own drivers take over the program — or some combination of the above. “Somewhere in the middle of there is the actual answer,” Rasmusson said. “That’s what we’re trying to figure out. We definitely need to sit down and continue our conversations.” In an April 21 email to Rasmusson, Triad owner Todd Frick inquired about Republic’s intentions for the program. “Triad has the capacity to expand this program,” Frick wrote. “We have done our part keeping up with demand, have kept the program running at our own cost for nearly five years. Yet, we cannot seem to get an answer as to whether this will ever be funded. ... We are really trying to create jobs and opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities, and dare I say that the individuals do a great job now.” Frick said Rasmusson responded by implying he might opt to have Republic’s drivers take over taking bins in and out for disabled residents, as the company does in Maumee, Sylvania and Monclova Township. If drivers take over that role in Toledo, Garcia and Furney may well be out of jobs. That would be unfortunate, said Jason Umstot, director of employment services with the Ohio Provider Resource Association, the state trade association that represents about 150 providers of services to those with developmental disabilities across Ohio. It might be easier or more inexpensive for Republic to assist residents themselves, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best solution. “What we’ve found is there are little niche programs going on throughout the state that can be replicated and this is one that I think is phenomenal,” Umstot said. “By giving people an opportunity to work and at a competitive wage, there is a benefit not only to the individual but also to the community. In this case it’s even better because they are providing a service to people who need the service. It’s a win-win for everyone.” The two form a special, friendly connection with many of the residents they serve, Harteis said. “I don’t know what I’d do without them,” Toledoan Helen Holmes, 83, said. “I’ve tried to do the job myself and I just can’t. This Christmas I made them a little box of candy. I’m just blessed with their service.”

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From cleanups to cookoffs, mural dedications to music, art to activism, groups across the city made sure Toledoans had diversions April 18. That’s the day a National Socialist Movement (NSM) group held a rally Downtown, drawing about 150 observers and counter-demonstrators. The event prompted heated verbal exchanges from both sides, but only one arrest and no other incidents, Toledo Police spokesman Lt. Joe Heffernan said. That’s a marked difference from 10 years ago, when rioting in the wake of the last NSM rally led to 100 arrests, a burned business and national media coverage. “It went as best as could be expected,” Heffernan said. SCOTT “There were very minimal, minor incidents. There was a low turnout, both with NSM and the public, which is exactly what we wanted. We appreciate the citizens of Toledo for doing what we suggested and staying away.” A heavy police presence — which a city spokeswoman said will cost taxpayers nearly $76,000 — was part of the reason. But another reason was the concerted effort of Toledoans like Willys Park block watch leader Tina Scott.

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Scott was one of the first to suggest alternate programming after the NSM rally was announced last month. “Community Peace Day was set up to be proactive, to reach out to all the organizations out there to host an event in their neighborhood to deter people from going Downtown [for the rally],” Scott said. “The whole idea was to show we have pride in our neigh-

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Area groups offered positive alternatives to rally

n From left, Artomatic 419! coordinator Maureen Brogan, Toledo Fair Housing Center President and CEO Michael Marsh and United Way of Greater Toledo Director of Community Involvement Emily Avery each hosted events April 18 that many in the community used as alternatives to the National Socialist Movement Rally Downtown.

borhoods and in ourselves, to move forward doing our own thing while they were doing their thing.” Held at Willys Park, the event drew about 400 people and featured a family movie, obstacle course, chili cookoff, DJ, scavenger hunt and more. “It turned out great,” Scott said. “It’s really nice that everybody pulled together and showed that every time something negative comes, we can bring something positive.”

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#BlackLivesMatterDay418 was another event organized as an alternative to the NSM rally. The Community Solidarity Response Network (CSRN) of Toledo has organized other events in the area, but the April 18 event was the group’s biggest yet, drawing more than 300 people, said member Julian Mack. Mack said many people associate the Black Lives Matter movement with

violence and black supremacy, but Toledo’s chapter wants to dispel those misconceptions. The event, held at the Frederick Douglass Community Association, featured a cookoff, dancing, songs, speakers and more. “We wanted to show you can talk about serious issues, but do it in a positive way,” Mack said. “There’s nothing wrong with yelling on a street corner, but sometimes you have to change the narrative to get people to listen. “Some people ask, ‘Why not say All Lives Matter?’ Of course all lives matter. But in order for all lives to matter, black lives must matter. You fix the worst part of the problem and the rest of the problem will improve.” Although CSRN encouraged people to stay away from the rally, Mack said he understood why some people chose to go. “There’s nothing wrong with someone having an issue with [NSM] coming to their city,” Mack said. “Just

like those people have a right to speak their hateful message, people have a right to show their discontent with that message.” Mack said he was happy with the turnout at #BlackLivesMatterDay418. “At one point, I looked around at all the energy and the atmosphere and was like, ‘We did it! We beat them.’ I really think so. We beat them at their own game. Our group did, but also the city collectively. That’s something we should be MACK proud of.”

Global Youth Service Day

After learning of the NSM rally, United Way of Greater Toledo decided to continue with plans to host its annual Global Youth Service Day

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(GYSD) on April 18. More than 5,000 volunteers, including 4,171 youth age 5-25, participated, said Emily Avery, director of community engagement. More than 130 groups served at 84 different sites, providing more than 15,000 hours of service. Because of the rally, organizers decided to cancel a planned celebration at Fifth Third Field. Instead, a team of volunteers brought the celebration to each group around the city, delivering Tshirts, certificates and more, Avery said. Among those participating were about 60 students from Scott High School. On April 17, they volunteered at MLK Kitchen for the Poor and on April 18 they cleaned up the neighborhood around Scott, including planting flowers in a vacant lot nearby. For some students, serving at MLK Kitchen hit close to home, said Shannon McIntyre, an AmeriCorps member with United Way of Greater Toledo who serves as a graduation coach at Scott, his alma mater. “We had a couple of kids who actually ate there when they were kids,” he said. “Once they got older and their parents were a little more well off, they didn’t have to go there anymore. But some kids wanted to serve there just from prior experience. “We ended up cleaning up the park across from the kitchen just on a whim. So you know you’re having fun if the kids say, ‘Let’s clean up the park as well!’” he said. “It felt good knowing there were others doing great projects all throughout the city of Toledo. We were really just about trying to work as much as we could but have fun as well.”

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Toledo Fair Housing Center also decided to go ahead with its previously planned march April 18 to kick off its 40th anniversary celebration. “It went incredibly well,” said President and CEO Michael Marsh. “We couldn’t have asked for a better day.” n POSITIVE CONTINUES ON 6

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n POSITIVE CONTINUED FROM 5 “We know Toledo is not a hatefilled city,” Marsh said. “We know the majority of people who live here are compassionate individuals. We wanted to give them a place where they could come and express themselves and share their values. I think a lot of people were looking for a way to express themselves and an outlet that was positive and to keep away from [the rally].” The march through the Old West End, led by the Scott High School band, culminated with the dedication of a new mural at the corner of Delaware Avenue and Collingwood Boulevard, painted by Toledo artist Yusef Lateef. The mural features the Martin Luther King Jr. quote, “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” “The quote is so perfect when you are talking about creating inclusive

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there was positivity used to ‘combat’ the rally. We really were through with our planning stages when we heard about the rally but were happy to be a force of positivity in a day that could have turned dark. “Assuring our patrons that the show would be safe was on our minds but that ended up being an easy thing to offer. Our city did so much to make sure that peace was kept and it made me feel truly comfortable Downtown.”

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Some people chose to bring positivity to the rally itself. Deonte Moss of Toledo brought a sign reading, “U hate me, I [heart] U.” “We have a lot of people who work full time to hate, so people who love have to work even harder,” he said. Lifeline Toledo pastor Steve North attended several of the alternative events and applauded the efforts. “All were important, because they

helped us to highlight what we really care about in the city, and what many of us are committed to do,” North said. “I posted on Facebook there were some who thought the day would be difficult, but I believed it could be our finest hour. From reports I heard from other sites, and those at which I was present, I believe it was. And because of that, I believe there are even finer moments, days and years ahead.” O

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Attendance at the April 18 Artomatic 419! was down from the previous Saturday, partially due to concerns about road closures and parking, said event coordinator Maureen Brogan of The Arts Commission. But she said she didn’t think fear was an issue. “Everyone that joined us talked about celebrating art and love rather than hate,” Brogan said. “I love that

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Lucas County Sheriff ’s Office deputy interactions with the public will now be recorded via body cameras. Sheriff John Tharp, flanked by Lucas County Commissioners, deputies and community officials, announced the implementation of the cameras April 21 at One Government Center. He first introduced the cameras in December and deputies have been using them since then as part of a trial period. The commissioners have approved about $24,000 from their 2015 budget to be used for 17 cameras, which Tharp said will be turned on each time a deputy leaves his vehicle to interact with the public. “All of the deputies are certainly excited about using the body cameras,” Tharp said. “It can be a win-win for the Lucas County Sheriff ’s Office and for the community. … It does put everybody on their best behavior.” The office’s body camera policy states cameras “shall be used to record all pedestrian and vehicle stops, pursuits, field interviews, calls for service and all other citizen contacts of an investigative nature.” At the end of the deputy’s shift, he or she will plug the camera into the evidence transfer manager, a docking station that simultaneously recharges the camera and

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Making a pledge to move into the 21st century, City of Toledo officials announced details April 20 of online billing options for its department of public utilities. At a launch for the service at the Kent Branch Library, 3101 Collingwood Blvd., Mayor Paula HicksHudson said online billing had been sought by utility customers for years. “We’re so happy because it brings us into competition with other utility companies in which a customer is able to have modern, environmental and convenient means to communicate and conduct transactions with the city’s public utilities department,” she said. “We are creating a new way

for customers and especially nonproperty owners — tenants, renters — to be able to get information and to be able to pay the bills.” The online billing service, which is already in operation at http://toledo.oh.gov/services/public-utilities/ online-billing, offers two payment options: QuickPay, which is accessible to anyone with an account number or street address; and online billing, which is for account holders to view and make payments on their utility account. Customers may also select an automatic bank plan to draw funds from a bank account. The QuickPay option was designed primarily for renters and landlords to access accounts, letting them see amounts due and paid on the account, according to Abby Arnold, commissioner of utilities administration.

Edward Moore, director of public utilities, said the move to online billing is part of a larger movement to better serve customers. “This is just one of many items that we’re working on to improve the department of public utilities,” Moore said. “For years, some of our customers, our stakeholders, indicated that we weren’t accessible enough and that we didn’t listen to the concerns of our customers. Well, I’m here to say that day and age has definitely passed us. We’re moving into the 21st century as the mayor said. We’re listening to our customers and we’re going to rebrand the department of public utilities to be a forward-thinking utility and respond to the needs of our customers.” Moore said in a news release that online billing was among 34

recommendations made in an independent performance audit of the department in 2014. To assist customers with online billing, the department of public utilities hosted training sessions at the following branches of the ToledoLucas County Public Library: O Kent, 5-7 p.m. April 28. O Reynolds Corners, 4833 Dorr St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 29. O South, 1736 Broadway St., 5-7 p.m. May 5. O Sanger, 3030 W. Central Ave., 5-7:30 p.m. May 11. O Point Place, 2727 117th St., 5-7 p.m. May 12. O Heatherdowns, 3265 Glanzman Road, 5-8 p.m. May 13. For more information, visit the department of public utilities at toledo.oh.gov/services/publicutilities. O

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After defeating some of the best sailing clubs in the country last fall, the University of Toledo Sailing Club headed across the sea April 22 for a global race. The club received an invitation to the 47th EDHEC Sailing Cup in La Rochelle, France, after winning the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR) held at Larchmont Yacht Club in New York. The team prevailed over some heavy hitters in sailing at the IOR, including Harvard University, defending champion Georgetown University and the United States Coast Guard Academy. Luke Gossman, 22, commodore of the club, said he is thrilled to participate in the race with his six teammates: Andrew Logan, 29, Hans Guentert, 22, Drew Blackburn, 20, Colin Mackay, 20, Evon DePrey, 20, and Garrett Altenberger, 19. Gossman said their goal for the EDHEC, a six-day intercollegiate race, is to make it to the finals, which means placing in the top 20. The UT Sailing Club will compete against more than 150 other teams from across the globe. The students raised money for their trip through fundraisers and campus events. In addition, they received support from UT’s alumni association. The alumni group is also

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planning to throw the team a celebration on the last night of the event. Nicolas Degroote, who attended the IOR as a representative of the EDHEC Sailing Cup, told race organizers he was impressed by UT’s team. “[UT’s Sailing Club] has proven to have a really good level of sailing; they defeated some varsity teams that were favorites to win the IOR,” Degroote said in a news release after the October win. The release also described conditions during the race, noting sailors faced on the first day a “nasty short, steep chop that gave fits to some, but did not slow the Toledo team.” “The chop was an advantage for us since we sail in those conditions all the

time on western Lake Erie,” Mackay said in the release. Gossman is a member of North Cape Yacht Club in La Salle, Michigan. Gossman’s father, Chip, is also a member of the club and sparked his son’s passion for sailing. Gossman said he is also thrilled to raise awareness of the sport. In the past year, the team expanded from three to 15 members. “The great thing about sailing is it’s just as exciting to do well as it is to bring people into the sport,” Gossman said. The EDHEC Sailing Cup is April 24 to May 2. Those interested can follow the club’s journey at facebook. com/sail.utoledo, where they will post videos, blog posts and photos from France. O

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T Top: “Harmonic Motion” by Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam and Charles MacAdam. Bottom left: “Swing Space” by Jillian Mayer. Top right and bottom right: “RedBall Project” by Kurt Perschke. PHOTOS COURTESY TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART

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oledo Museum of Art (TMA) wants the whole city to come out and play this summer. From May 22 to Sept. 6, Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, TMA will host “Play Time,” a series of playful, interactive pieces that invite visitors to climb, swing, bounce and channel their inner child. Admission is free. Featured works will change throughout the summer. Some will even switch locations, like “RedBall Project,” a massive inflated red ball that artist Kurt Perschke will place in unexpected spaces throughout the city. Perschke has visited Toledo and chosen several locations to place the ball during its 10day display in August. The same ball has previously appeared in Abu Dhabi, UAE; Taipei, Taiwan; Toronto; Paris and other cities around the globe. “The idea behind it is to activate spaces that are otherwise not activated and draw attention to architectural details,” said co-curator Halona NortonWestbrook, associate curator of contemporary art. “It’s more about a performance piece and how it engages people.” The exhibit’s most elaborate piece will be “Harmonic Motion,” a massive hand-crocheted hanging net that will fill Canaday Gallery, allowing visitors to clamber over it like a giant, multisensory playground. “This is the showstopper,” NortonWestbrook said. “It’s not just for kids, but for adults too.” “Swing Space,” by artist Jillian Mayer, is designed to make visitors

feel like they are floating. “It’s a projection of clouds against a wall with swings in front of it,” NortonWestbrook said. “You swing on the swings and the clouds are animated so it feels like you’re swinging in the sky.” Edith Dekyndt’s “Ground Control” features a black ball filled with helium that moves in reaction to viewers in the gallery. “It rises and falls and actually responds to visitors and the number of visitors in the room,” Norton-Westbrook said. “It has a playful quality to it.” Chicago’s Redmoon Theater, known for performing with and on larger-than-life contraptions, will visit TMA on June 13. “They are going to do a major performance out on the terrace with a drum crane,” Norton-Westbrook said. “It’s going to be a real spectacle and really spectacular,” Also part of the exhibit will be: O June 16-21: Marathon reading of James Joyce’s “Ulysses.” O Community bike rides (“Bicycle Music,” June 20; “Wheels of History,” July 25; “Neighborhoods,” Aug. 22). O Aug. 6-9: Films of Jacque Tati. O Aug. 15: Music Marathon: The Complete String Quartets of Dmitri Shostakovich, $15. “Being ‘in the moment’ can be a challenge in adulthood, and these works really demand that of viewers,” said co-curator Amy Gilman, TMA associate director, on the exhibit’s website. “They physically and mentally engage you in a way that’s very lighthearted, and that’s the aim.” TMA is located at 2445 Monroe St. For more information, visit playtime. toledomuseum.org. O

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I eventually discovered that the rew your own beer — at home. This sounds like a single-can method is not the best method, even for a dream come beginner. There are true and it is, at least only four ingredients for me. I have been needed to brew beer: brewing at home for hops, malt, yeast and over 20 years and it water. The can has all all started not with four, so what is the craft beer, but with the problem? Control. imported beers I was There are three drinking. common brewing The increased flavor methods: extract, in the imports came at partial-mash and allan increased cost — Scot yarnell grain. Each method something I was not too happy about. But as luck would gives the brewer a certain level of have it, there was a small store selling control over the brewing process homebrewing supplies in the town I that you cannot get from a can. The was living in. After one visit to this significant difference between the unassuming store, I was hooked on three methods is where the fermentables are derived: extract, grains or the hobby of homebrewing. At the time, I had never even some of each. The brewer then seheard that you could brew your own lects from dozens of hop varieties, beer and was not too sure if this was to be used in many combinations. something I could even do. Was it Yeast is available in dry and liquid legal? What equipment was needed? forms, each having many strains. What skills did it take? It turns out Even water has many variables to all I needed was a large pot and some take into account. Sometimes, too much control can be confusing. basic kitchen skills. (It was legal.) If you are a veteran homebrewer, The clerk directed me toward a single-can beer kit of a Czech Pilsner. you know how challenging it is to Not only could I brew a great Pilsner brew the beer you intended to brew at home but I would be saving money by controlling as much of the process at the same time. Homebrewing, you as you can. Keep on brewing, because when you hit that perfect comhad me at “saving money.” The single can was very easy to bination of grain, mash temperature, brew. Just open, pour the contents hop additions, yeast strain and water into a large pot, heat for a bit and add profile, you brew liquid magic. For beginners, I suggest starting yeast. After a few weeks it was ready. I cannot imagine it was any good, but with an extract kit. This kit contains all of the ingredients and full instructhat is how I became a homebrewer.

tions. The extract kit will contain malt extract, grains, hops and yeast suitable for the style. After you brew a few extract kits, start to experiment by using a different yeast. Then add additional hops and more extract for balance. The next thing you know, you have created your own beer — a beer under your own control. To learn more about homebrewing, I suggest stopping into Titgemeier’s, 701 Western Ave. The store sells homebrewing equipment and ingredients. Its staff can answer your questions and help you get started. The Glass City Mashers (GCM) homebrewing club will demonstrate how to brew at 4 p.m. May 11 at The Attic on Adams, 1701 Adams St. Titgemeier’s will offer 10 percent off homebrew supplies and ingredients May 11-16. GCM meets at The Attic on Adams at 7 p.m. May 14. The public is welcome to attend. Titgemeier’s is holding an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16, with GCM members in attendance to answer questions. Remember: “It is easy to brew good beer, but nearly impossible to brew perfect beer.” O Scot Yarnell is president of Glass City Mashers (glasscitymashers.org).

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If you’re searching for a smart, well-mannered pet, Willow would be a great choice for you. She loves to go for rides in the car and stuffed plush toys are her favorite. She originally came into the shelter from another organization. At the time, she was pregnant with seven puppies. Willow was sent to a foster home so she would have a safe, loving environment to birth her pups. Willow’s foster family already had five dogs of their own. In the beginning, Willow didn’t trust the other dogs and did her best to avoid being around them. But after a few weeks, Willow became more comfortable with her doggie companions, and in the end they were all wonderful playmates. Willow has her active moments but once she’s done playing, she’s happy to curl up on her doggie bed and rest quietly all through the night. She is a loving, sweet girl who is looking for an owner who likes to laugh and be goofy. Willow is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccinations and is microchipped. Adoptable Sky is looking for his forever home. Sky was brought into the shelter abandoned, but the staff and volunteers are so happy he has another chance at a loving home since coming in. Sky is an absolute lover. He loves to stretch out in his play area and get lots of belly rubs. He prefers to be the only cat getting affection from his

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Sky new family. If you’re looking for a lap cat and new best friend, then you’ve found the perfect match with Sky. He’s neutered, up-to-date on his vaccinations and is microchipped. Toledo Area Humane Society is located at 1920 Indian Wood Circle, Arrowhead Park, Maumee. Adoption hours are noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call (419) 891-0705 or visit www. toledoareahumanesociety.org. O

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What’s what, where and when in NW Ohio

Compiled by Matt Liasse Events are subject to change.

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Bar 145º

$5 cover. 5304 Monroe St. (419) 593-0073 or bar145toledo.com. ✯ The Junk: 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. April 24. ✯ Old Skool: 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. April 25. ✯ Bloody mary bar: April 26. ✯ Captain Sweet Shoes: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. April 29.

The Blarney Irish Pub

601 Monroe St. (419) 418-2339 or www. theblarneyirishpub.com. ✯ Toast & Jam: 8 p.m. April 24. ✯ The Bradberries: 8 p.m. April 25. ✯ Dean Tartaglia: 7 p.m. April 30.

Bronze Boar

20 S. Huron St. (419) 244-2627 or www. bronzeboar.com. ✯ Open mic with Steve Finelli and Oliver Roses: Mondays. ✯ Karaoke with Greg: Tuesdays. ✯ Open mic and Steve Kennedy: Thursdays. ✯ Beg To Differ: April 24. ✯ Last Born Sons: April 25.

Doc Watson’s

1515 S. Byrne Road. (419) 389-6003 or docwatsonstoledo.com. ✯ Sporcle Live Trivia: Thursdays. ✯ Josh Whitney: 10 p.m. April 24. ✯ John Barile and Bobby May: 10 p.m. April 25.

Durty Bird

2 S. St. Clair St. (419) 243-2473 or www. yeoldedurtybird.com. ✯ Ramona Collins Quartet: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. April 24. ✯ Jeff Stewart: 3-5 p.m. April 25. ✯ Damen Cook and Friends: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. April 26. ✯ The New Mondays: 8-11 p.m. April 27. ✯ The Gazebo: 8-11 p.m. April 28. ✯ Michael Whitty: 8-11 p.m. April 29.

✯ Trio Not: 8-11 p.m. April 30.

Frankie’s Inner-City

308 Main St. (419) 693-5300 or www. FrankiesInnerCity.com. ✯ Whitey Morgan & The 78s: 8 p.m. April 24. ✯ Broken Glass with DJs Havok and Pockets: 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. April 24. ✯ DubtronicA Returns!! with Peanutbutter Williams & Jelly, Trill Bixby, Jobi Wan Kenobe, Coma Coz, Awesome Ex & ScumBurg, Sindividual and DJ Abel: 9 p.m. April 25. ✯ Innovation Concerts & King Joe Presents: Defeater, Counterparts, Capsize, Hotel Books and Better Off: 6 p.m. April 26. ✯ Innovation Concerts and King Joe presents: Balance and Composure, Silver Age, At Anchor and Outside: 6 p.m. April 27. ✯ Hed PE, December in Red, Stretch and Forbidden Outcome: 7 p.m. April 29.

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777 Hollywood Blvd. (419) 661-5200 or www. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com. ✯ The Rock Show: 9 p.m. April 24. ✯ The Homewreckers: 9 p.m. April 25.

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128 Main St. ✯ Young Lungs, Reject the Silence and As Arrows: 7 p.m. April 24. ✯ Sworn Enemy, Wretched, Dark Sermon and Hammer Fight: 6 p.m. April 27.

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Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com. ✯ Angel Tipping: April 24. ✯ Otto Hill & His Hillbillies: April 25.

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SWINGMANIA

With its focus on swing music, Jeff McDonald’s group of musicians provides a peek into another era. (419) 708-0265, (419) 874-0290 or www.swingmania.org. ✯ Trotters Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079: 8 p.m. Tuesdays.

Third Street Cigar

20 N. 3rd St., Waterville. (419) 441-0020. ✯ Kelly Richey SOLO Blues Experience: 8 p.m. April 24.

The Village Idiot

309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 893-7281 or www.villageidiotmaumee.com. ✯ The House Band: Fridays. ✯ Dooley Wilson, Bob Rex and friends: Sundays. ✯ Frankie May and Associates: Mondays. ✯ John Barile & Bobby May: Tuesdays. ✯ Andrew Ellis: Wednesdays. ✯ Jack And The Bear: April 24. ✯ Kentucky Chrome: April 25. ✯ Mike Main and the Branches: April 30.

Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull

9 N. Huron St. (419) 244-2855 or facebook. com/cocknbulltoledo. ✯ Danny Mettler hosts Open Mic Night: Wednesdays. ✯ Tore Down Blues Jam Band: Sundays. ✯ Bobby May and John Barile followed by The Fling: April 24. ✯ Rock Candy: April 25. ✯ Tore Down Blues Band: April 26. ✯ Steve Kennedy: April 28. ✯ Danny Mettler: April 29. ✯ Captain Sweet Shoes: April 30.

EVENTS

Sexual Assault Awareness 2K Walk

Ottawa Park. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at noon. A program will be

MetroparksToledo.com in the ampitheater 12:30-1:30 p.m. April 25.

Actors Collaborative Toledo

“Theatrical Haiku” by Mary Louise Wilson. Chapel Theater at the Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. 8 p.m. April 24-25. $10 tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com.

‘Beauty and the Beast’

Presented by St. Francis de Sales High School: May 1, 2, 8, 9; Franciscan Theatre at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. For tickets, call (419) 531-1618.

Benefit for Capt. Wynkoop

In honor of Army Capt. Jonathan Wynkoop, who died in a training exercise, the Central Joint Firefighters Association will host a hog roast fundraiser. Wynkoop was a student at Bowling Green State University, a member of the ROTC program and also served the Central Joint Fire District as a firefighter. 15 p.m. May 9. 3179 Mermill Road, Portage. For more information or to find out how you can donate or assist, contact (419) 686-4545 or by email at CJFD01@gmail.com.

The City’s Teen Job Fair

The Summer Youth Employment Program, with ProMedica and United Way of Greater Toledo, sponsor a job fair for youth. The kids are exposed to a variety of work-based learning opportunities. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25.

Eastwood Theater

The historic landmark is screening movies for $5. 817 East Broadway. Call (419) 720-5199 or visit eastwoodtheater.com. ✯ “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water”: 6 p.m. April 24, 7:15 p.m. April 25 and

Thursday, April 30th Dean Tartaglia Friday, May 1st Beg To Differ Saturday, May 2nd Arctic Clam

3 p.m. April 26. ✯ “American Sniper”: 8:05 p.m. April 24, 9:20 p.m. April 25 and 5:05 p.m. April 26.

Glass City Singles

Holland Gardens, 6530 Angola Road. Urban Cowboy dance party: 8 p.m. to midnight, April 24. $8.

National Train Day Toledo

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 2. Toledo Amtrak station, 415 Emerald Ave. (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza). Train cars, engines, model trains, freight rail displays, kids’ rides, vendor booths, food and music. Free admission and parking.

Teutonia Männerchor & Damenchor

Northwestern Ohio’s German-American ethnic choruses performs across the area under the direction of Dr. Denise Ritter Bernardini. ✯ Spring Concert: “Up from the Roots”: The Chalet at Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Road, Oregon. 7:30 p.m. April 25.

St. Pius X Elementary School

2950 Ilger Ave. ✯ “Annie Jr.”: 7 p.m. April 24 and 25 and 2 p.m. April 26.

Toledo Mud Hens

Fifth Third Field. 406 Washington St. Mudhens.com. ✯ Mud Hens versus Indians with “Halfway to Halloween Night” theme: April 25. ✯ Mud Hens versus Indians with Kids Opening Day, Muddonna’s Birthday Bash and Kids Run the Bases postgame: April 26. If you would like your event in The Pulse, contact Matt Liasse at mliasse@toledofreepress.com.

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