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“Now is a critical juncture for the Toledo Public School system. The community has an opportunity to vote for what they value in their public school system on May 4. If Issue 3 fails, there will be significant reductions in programs and services not required by law.”

— John Foley,

TPS Superintendent,

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“Issue 3 is the wrong tax as it hits the poorest the hardest by taxing every dollar earned in a community where the average per capita income is about $19K and the average annual household income is about $34K. That would mean

an average increase in taxes of $142 per individual.”

— Darlene Fisher,

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Opinion

May 2, 2010

Publisher’s statement

Right of Way

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orty-some years is much too short of a lifespan, but that is the age of the former United Way building that will soon face demolition.

While it is a shame that the resources and plans of the original building will end in such disappointment, it was absolutely the right decision for city council to vote April 27 to allow the agency to follow through with its demolition plans.

While Toledo Free Press has, from Day 1, sided with United Way in fighting for its right as a private business to determine its private property rights, we do not dance in celebration of the actual demolition. We understand Thomas F. Pounds there are people who are invested in the building and its short history, although none are apparently invested enough to find the capital required to save the poorly designed and poorly maintained structure.

We have full confidence that United Way’s board of trustees and its President and CEO Bill Kitson, have learned that there must be full attention paid to keeping the new building in its best shape, even though it is powerfully tempting to dedicate every available dime to a community in great need.

Only one present member of City Council, Joe McNamara, voted to block United Way’s plans, and while we will credit him for his consistency and steadfastness on this issue, we will again remind the voting members of the business community that McNamara chose to stand in opposition to private business, private property and — in the face of the overwhelming evidence that the old building was an expensive drain on community resources — common sense. We respect McNamara as a smart man, but his dedication to this cause is a red flag that will not be forgotten.

There were some expected sour grapes. Fred Kutz, who filed the sole appeal that kept this decision from being made more than a month ago, told The Blade “corporate America wins and the taxpayers lose,” seven words dripping with as much misinformation as anything uttered this side of a Snopes search. United Way is a private business, but it surely does not consider itself part of corporate America, and there are no taxpayer dollars involved in maintaining or demolishing the structure.

Regardless of such inanity, the two-year quest looks to be finished and United Way can proceed with its plans.

It is a loss far outweighed by the gains to be counted by one of our region’s most vital and important philanthropic agencies.

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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LIGHTING THE FUSE

Captain Geriatric and the Old-As-Brown-Dirt Cowboy

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have yet to yell at any kids to get offa my discovering fire or Ben Franklin conlawn or aim my bifocals at the AARP necting the dots about electricity, but remagazine, but I am increasingly aware ally, how awesome is that? We saw a conthat my pop culture references are aging as cert, picked up a tiny device that plugged into our car and took the the years pile up behind me concert home with us. Perlike discarded fiddlehead haps younger, more techroots at the feet of William savvy people aren’t awed by Howard Taft. this development, but I am.

The April 25 Elton John The next day, I met Coconcert at HunCen was an inlumbia Gas of Ohio Comspiring three hours; watching munity Relations Manager the 63-year-old musician Chris Kozak at the Downpound on his Yamaha piano town Jed’s at the Yard to and run through two dozen talk about coverage plans songs as the audience worked to keep up was invigorating. Michael S. miller for this summer’s Smoke on the Water Ribs for the Red I would charitably guess John has played “Crocodile Rock” live about 6,000 Cross, which will feature Mini-KISS, Gin times, but he zipped through it at the concert Blossoms and a very hip and cool country as if he were still discovering new twists and act to be named within the week.

Jed’s does two things very well; it comnuances in the pop song.

During “Crocodile Rock,” the Jumbo bines cheeses, sauces, chicken chunks, Tron displayed me and the young woman various toppings and potatoes into plates I was with bopping and singing “na-na- of tasty, heart-clogging dishes that make na-na-na.” I did not see us on the screen, suffering through the occasional Jumbo but yes, I appreciate the irony of being my Tron joke worth it, and it hires hottie waitsize and being displayed on the Jumbo- resses, several of whom dress like ZZ Top Tron, and yes, I assume the degree to is in town to audition video vixens.

Kozak and I were seated in the central which I looked silly was proportionately Jumbo Tronned to the degree of blissfully area of Jed’s, in front of a giant wall mural featuring several rock stars. It shows Jimi Henignorant fun I was having.

The best text or Facebook comment I drix, Janis Joplin, Bono, Stevie Ray Vaughn, received about the moment was from the Elton John, Mick Jagger and … some longMetropark’s Scott Carpenter, who wrote, haired guy wailing into a microphone.

As a proud, lifelong fanatic for rock ‘n’ “I leaned over to my wife and said, ‘Christ, roll music, and a student of its history, I that guy’s everywhere!’”

The coolest thing about the concert was taken aback that I could not identify was found in the HunCen lobby. For $25, the singer. Kozak, a fellow music lover, the company simfyLive provided a flash stared at the mural with me and we made drive and Web link, http://simfylive.com/, a few guesses. Bob Seger? Kurt Cobain?

Metallica’s James Hetfield? None of those with the April 25 Toledo show in full.

Way to hit the bootleggers in the seemed right.

The next time our waitress dropped by, mouth, Elton!

The soundboard-quality MP3 files cap- we asked her who it was.

“I don’t know any of them,” she adtured the entire Toledo concert, including John’s minimal between-song comments. mitted with cheer. “I was born in 1983.”

Well, hand me a truss and call me My date and I climbed into our Dodge Caravan, plugged the simfyLive flash drive into “granddad,” you little fetus.

In 1983, I was halfway through high the dashboard USB port, and re-experienced school, listening nonstop to The Police the concert highlights on our way home.

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for Libbey High School and trying to reconcile what I knew about women with what I knew I did not know about women.

And while I was in that 17th year of life, unto the world our Jed’s waitress was just being born.

“You know,” I told her, speaking slowly so my dentures wouldn’t fall onto my plate of Bacon Double-CheeseBalls, “Mozart was alive in the 1760s, but you know who he was, right? Jesus Christ was born more than 2,000 years ago, but you’re familiar with his work, right?”

Our patient and good-natured server smiled and said she would ask other staff if they knew who the long-haired singer was. At one point, one of her co-workers joined us to ask who the other musicians on the wall were.

I pointed at Hendrix and said, “That’s Prince.” Gesturing to Joplin, I said, “That’s Crystal Bowersox,” but before I could identify Bono as Buddy Holly, the ladies caught on that we were teasing them and we supplied the real names. And as we went through the hall-of-fame litany, it was clear they had no idea who those people were.

It’s really not fair of them. I know who Justin Bieber and Rhianna are; they should know who Elton John and Mick Jagger are.

Eventually, a man came out from the kitchen and informed us that the mystery man was Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, and while he acted like it was obvious as 2+2, the face on the mural doesn’t look like Vedder any more than I looked like a cool young hipster singing “Crocodile Rock” on the Jumbo Tron.

It’s not just a generation gap; it’s aging like a candle in the wind, and while I’m still standing, I’m a lot less rocket man and a lot more madman across the water, especially through the eyes of a waitress born when I was in high school. And I guess that’s why the call it the blues.

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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SHREDDING THE CURTAIN

Honesty is such a lonely word

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ll candidates running for on radio or television or in a office want you to believe newspaper or periodical, a public that they are better than speech, press release, or otherwise, their opponent. They stress their shall knowingly and with intent to affect the outcome of positives and, when such campaign do any possible, their oppoof the following: nent’s negatives. This “(1) Use the title also means every of an office not curcampaign season rently held by a canclaims are made that didate in a manner a candidate or their that implies that the campaign is being candidate does curmisleading. rently hold that ofOhio does have election laws, but the Lisa Renee WARD fice or use the term “re-elect” when the only way action can be taken is if someone files a complaint. candidate has never been elected The complaint process at a primary, general, or special through the Ohio Elections election to the office for which he Commission requires written or she is a candidate; “(10) Post, publish, circulate, documentation citing the section of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) distribute, or otherwise dissemialleged to be in violation. It also nate a false statement concerning requires copies of all materials in a candidate, either knowing the question before a probable cause same to be false or with reckhearing is held and demands, less disregard of whether it was “The burden of proof for any false or not, if the statement is complaint rests with the party designed to promote the election, nomination, or defeat of the bringing the complaint.”

This is why many times candi- candidate.”

An informed voter is the best dates or campaigns will make accusations via news releases instead weapon against misleading camof opting for the complaint process, paign material. Those who use which then places the media in the misleading material do so beposition of deciding if it should or cause they assume you are uninformed and they know that even should not be covered.

If a person is found to have filed if a complaint is filed, chances are a “frivolous complaint,” action can they reached more of you with the be taken against them and making misleading information than will false accusations when a complaint find out about a complaint or acis not filed could result with a com- tion taken.

While the complaint process plaint filed against the accuser.

Most complaints are filed by exists to discourage violations of someone who has a political in- Ohio law, you are the first line of terest where a candidate or issue defense. they are in support of is the one being “harmed” by the actions of Clarification another.

As an update to the April 25 What does this mean to the column, “Exploring state, local isaverage voter? We have a system sues,” on Lucas County ballot issues where political insiders are policing for the May 4 primary election, the political insiders.

Toledo-Lucas County League of The ORC is clear on the topic Women Voters has endorsed Issue of what is against Ohio law. One 4, which is the Springfield Local example, 3517.21, with two of the Schools proposed additional levy most common problem areas: for 3.9 mills.

“No person, during the course That action had not been taken of any campaign for nomination when the column went to press. or election to public office or office of a political party, by means Toledo Free Press contributor Lisa of campaign materials, including Renee Ward operates the political sample ballots, an advertisement blog Glass City Jungle.com.

May 2, 2010

CALL TO DUTY

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Food for thought

Another time we had some burgers on the grill. We got ften, when we are shopping for meals, citizens will jokingly ask what we are having tonight. Upon a chest pain run and we just turned the grill off and left hearing the evening menu, they usually reply, “That them in there.

Upon our return an hour later, the attempt to re-light sounds great. What time?” We are amazed that some citizens assume we receive a daily stipend from the city for our meals. the grill found several mice gorging themselves. Needless Each morning all firefighters on duty will throw in to say, it was pizza that night.

Sometimes, no matter your best plans, about $10 of their own money for the runs will interrupt to the point where a day. The amount varies depending on vote is made to scrap the meal until next the eating habits at that station. That workday, put it in the refrigerator, and money gets you two or three meals order Chinese. Clichés have an element with any money carried over for fuof truth. Getting a run just as you’re sitture meals. ting down to eat happens.

Additionally, every payday, firefighters If it’s a major fire, you’re not coming pay into a house fund averaging $10. House back for hours. fund is set by a vote at each station and is We understand many of us look used to buy food items like coffee, station like we haven’t missed too many meals, furnishings like chairs, and pays for bills Tom BARTLEY but please, rest assured; no response to like the phone. The city only provides a your emergency has ever been delayed station, rigs and their equipment, a stove, a Michael NICELY because we are eating, and you have refrigerator and general maintenance. Everything else has been brought in or purchased by firefighters. never spent a dime to feed us.

Here are two of our favorite firehouse recipes.

This system of necessity allows us to buy the things we need and prefer.

Basically, the station is like any other household in that Grilled salmon we have a budget and try to live within it. If guys want Here is a recipe for grilled salmon that is easy and pretty Starbucks coffee instead of Maxwell House, we have to in- much foolproof. Some people do not like their fish to taste crease the house fund or they have to buy it themselves. too fishy and this little trick helps. Soak the salmon fillets The same holds true for daily food budgets. Crews must in ginger ale for about four hours in the refrigerator. To spend their money wisely to build funds for special occa- prepare the glaze, take a half can of frozen orange juice sions or holiday meals. concentrate, 3 tablespoons butter, 4 tablespoons honey, We understand some people get frustrated when they 1 tablespoon chopped ginger and bring to a boil. Let the see us at the store buying steaks when they may be buying glaze cool. When ready, heat the grill to medium and place hamburger that day. It seems that is when we hear from the fillets skin side down. Close the lid and do not open. them, “I’m sure glad my tax dollars are going to buy you After 10 minutes open lid and spread glaze over the fish. guys steaks tonight.” What they didn’t see was all the sloppy Do not flip fish just close the lid for another five minutes. joes and mac and cheese eaten to build that surplus to af- Cooking times will vary depending on the size the fillets ford fine meats. have been cut to. The times used here reflect 6-8 ounce All firefighters must cook. Some cook more, some cook portions. The fish is done when it flakes with a fork. When less. It behooves one to know at least two or three meals. removing the fish use a metal spatula and separate the meat The cook pockets the money collected along with any from the skin. The skin can be left on the grill to burn off. money left in the clutch. We do this so we are ready to go to the store on the way home from a run or when we re- Crockpotted roast beast turn from fueling up. There is no certainty we will get to the 4-pound boneless chuck roast store; we are not put out of service to shop.

Lawry’s seasoned salt or dry steak rub Once we are at the store, we may or may not com2 tablespoons vegetable oil plete our shopping. Crews shop in district whenever 4 beef bouillon cubes possible and respond to emergency calls received by 1 cup sliced onions radio. This is why you occasionally see firefighters 4 cloves of garlic, chopped running from the grocery store to the farthest parking Several bay leaves spot in the lot. Due to citizen concerns, one of the great 1 can cream of mushroom soup ironies of the Toledo fire service is that fire rigs cannot 1 can vegetable broth park in the fire lane.

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Once we get the food to the station, the trick is to pre2 cups of carrots, coarse cut pare the meal. Slow-cooked meals and meats cooked on the Heat oil in large skillet. Rub roast with chosen dry seagrill seem to work well. Due to run volume, it could take soning. Brown the roast, being sure to sear all sides of it. Put several attempts to complete of food prep. Some stations the roast in a slow cooker. Throw in bouillon cubes, onions, have the luxury of having multiple rigs assigned. This occa- garlic and bay leaves. Pour in mushroom soup, Worcessionally allows for cooking duties to be assumed by another. tershire sauce and a can of vegetable broth over the roast.

This is great most times.

Cook at high for several (five to six) hours, then turn to low, One time a firefighter was preparing a tuna casserole adding some carrots about two hours before planning to when a run came in. The run was for the life squad and eat. Good with mashed potatoes or rice. not for the engine. A member of the engine crew assumed food preparation duties. His interpretation of the instruc- Michael Nicely has been a firefighter for 18 years. He is a parations passed on to him was not quite right. The dish was medic and certified in confined-space rescue. Tom Bartley renamed tuna casserole without the “c” because of the odd has been a firefighter for 10 years. He is an EMT, registered taste and texture. nurse, rescue diver and is certified in confined space rescue.

Opinion: ISSUE 3

May 2, 2010

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GUEST COLUMN

Protecting the progress of TPS T

Despite this deficit, TPS is making he biggest challenges facing our community relate to economics progress. In 2006, we moved to Con—keeping the region competi- tinuous Improvement as a district tive, finding meaningful jobs for our and maintain that distinction yet today. There has also been citizens and preparing a decrease in the number young people for the future. of schools in Academic The ability to meet Emergency and an increase these challenges is directly in schools ranked as Effecrelated to the strength of tive or Excellent. We have our schools. transformed two schools Toledo Public Schools into new models for in(TPS) is one of the few struction and closed others institutions that make a John FOLEY in an attempt to address issignificant impact on our sues of underperformance. entire community. Quality schools are necessary to attract busi- Academic initiatives have included nesses and provide them with a well- the introduction of pacing guides prepared work force. Supporting edu- and aligned curriculum. There has cation takes commitment, community also been a significant increase in the level of parent and community parleadership and financial stability.

Unfortunately, Toledo Public ticipation in our schools. Minority Schools is facing a significant budget inclusion numbers in our Building for deficit due to a number of factors that Success program have been rising and are beyond our control. The state has show the commitment both the discut funds earmarked for education, trict and the board of education have property valuations are down and made to work collaboratively with despite aggressive efforts to reduce local contractors.

Over the years, we have worked our expenses, the district still faces a collaboratively to balance our budget $30 million shortfall.

deficits through negotiations with our unions. In 2002, all TPS employees agreed to health care concessions and had their contracts extended through 2007. Modest raises were awarded at that time and again in 2009. Currently, employees pay a share of their retirement as required by law. Our employees continue to share the burden of the financial constraints the district is struggling with today by negotiating reductions in their wages and health care benefits.

District-wide improvements have been accomplished, despite the fact that TPS has not received new operating funds since 2001. TPS will appear on the May 4 ballot as Issue 3.

This levy addresses concerns about continued reliance on property taxes by proposing a new tax on earned income. Those on pensions, unemployment and social security will not be taxed. This relieves the burden on senior citizens and provides a new approach to school funding in Toledo.

Now is a critical juncture for the Toledo Public School system. The community has an opportunity to vote for

what they value in their public school system on May 4. If Issue 3 fails, there will be significant reductions in programs and services not required by law.

Examples include eliminating transportation of high school students and instituting the state minimum of only transporting elementary and middle school students if they live two miles or more from school. Reductions of athletics will include middle school, freshman level and low participation high school sports. Academy models that provide choice options and innovation will also be reduced to provide for a minimum core for all students.

Progress comes at a price. Are Toledoans willing to spend threefourths of a cent for each dollar earned to allow the progress of TPS to continue? Is the future of our students something we value? Can our city grow without a well-educated work force? The choice is yours Toledo ... I hope you make the right one by voting for Issue 3 on May 4.

John Foley is Toledo Public Schools superintendent.

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TPS income tax is wrong tax at wrong time

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n the past few weeks a variety of organizations representing diverse views have taken a stance against Issue 3 and recommend a no vote May 4.

Issue 3 is the wrong tax as it hits the poorest the hardest by taxing every dollar earned in a community where the average per capita income is about $19,000 and the average annual household income is about $34,000.

Darlene That would mean an average increase in taxes of $142 per individual and $255 for a household.

It’s the wrong tax as income taxes are subject to the boom and bust of economic cycles. Revenue, at least during the school year, must remain constant. Cuts during the school year become a greater possibility with an income tax and such changes during the school year could seriously impact student learning. You don’t want

to lay off teachers in middle of the school year.

We just have to look at what has happened to Toledo city finances to understand the impact that an economic downturn can have on revenue from an earned income tax.

It’s the wrong tax as it places the Toledo Public Schools (TPS) district at a distinct disadvantage with a much higher earned income tax than the all other surrounding communities.

FISHER Even within Toledo, the district would be at a competitive disadvantage as Toledo is also home to Washington Local Schools which does not have an income tax.

Fewer folks moving to the TPS area plus more folks moving out — lower demand for housing — lower home prices which means over the years your home will not appreciate at rates commensurate to surrounding communities. Seniors will be impacted significantly as their greatest

single asset is their home where most of their net worth exists.

Finally, it’s the wrong tax because it is continuous. Residents will never get another chance to vote on the soundness of this tax should we later regret its passage— for me that sets off an alarm as we have no real means to correct a mistake.

It’s the wrong time as we are experiencing a deep and persistent recession. Unemployment has impacted many Toledo families and a jobs recovery is not yet evident.

It’s the wrong time because it will divert $18 million from the private sector to the public sector at a time when we need economic growth to create new jobs in Toledo. Much of the $18 million collected by this tax will go outside the Toledo community to employees living in suburban communities and to vendors and agencies outside Toledo.

With the multiplier effect of $1 being turned over several times in our economy, the overall economic impact will be much greater than $18 million.

So is it right to ask your school board to go back to the table for a revised look at district-wide cuts and cost efficiencies? This levy will at a minimum suppress job growth at a time when every new job in Toledo is needed.

TPS chose an income tax over a property tax because polling done by a local market research firm showed a property tax had little community support. TPS has made a point of courting seniors, but many seniors have gone back to work or may have to in order to stay afloat. This decision was politically motivated and is not in the best interests of Toledo and our children.

This tax is the wrong tax at the wrong time and voting “no” on Issue 3 on May 4 is the only sound option to assure a strong Toledo in the future.

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Enzi, a baby-male giraffe, is on display at The Toledo Zoo’s Africa! exhibit.

After a recommendation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, Enzi was conceived by 5-year-old Elvira and 9-year-old Mowgli. When born in December, Enzi’s mother wasn’t producing milk and he was fed with milk from a cow. The Toledo Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit, www.toledozoo.org.

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SPORTS

By Marlene Harris-Taylor

Toledo Free Press Staff Writer news@toledofreepress.com

Gina Thompson, a Springfield Township mother of three, just might be the ultimate soccer mom, although the sports of choice for her kids are volleyball and basketball.

The Thompson family is part of an exploding trend in the country. Instead of spending weekends driving kids from one field house to another around the Toledo area, Gina and her husband Ronald spend many of their weekends on the road because their kids participate in sports travel teams.

Gina recalled one weekend when her husband Ronald was working and she had to pull off an amazing juggling act to see her kids play. Erik,a her 17-year-old daughter, had a volleyball tournament in Columbus. Tyler, her 15-year-old son, was playing in a basketball tournament, also in Columbus and Aaron, her 12-year-old son, was playing in another basketball tournament in Cincinnati.

“Another family helped by letting Aaron ride along with them to Cincinnati, so I drove the other kids to Columbus on Friday and watched Tyler play a couple games. Then on Saturday I got up and watched Tyler play a few games, then drove to Cincinnati to watch one of Aaron’s games and then back to Columbus and stayed the night with Erika in the hotel. On Sunday, I was with her all day and watched her play volleyball,” Thompson said.

This schedule might fluster an average parent, but for families with more than one child playing on travel sports teams, this story is common.

“I think it’s going to help prepare them for future success,” Thompson

said. “They love doing it and we love supporting the things they want to do,” she said. The Thompsons are so committed to supporting their kids athletic pursuits that they drive nearly 80 miles from Toledo to Lima several times a week during the travel season.

Their son Aaron plays for Team Lima, coached by Warren Pughsley, which is part of the All-Ohio Basketball League.

“I have three children that could be in college at the same time,” she said.

“And I’m hoping that this investment will pay off at some point. That would be my ultimate dream.”

But Thompson is also a realist. She knows that many kids playing with sports travel teams burn out before they get to high school and a very small number get picked up by college teams.

Thompson sees this as an investment in her kids overall development not just a path to college scholarships.

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Travel sports foster quest for college scholarships

Amazing growth

“Clearly the growth of traveling teams has been amazing over the last 20 years,” said Bruce Svare, professor of psychology at Albany University.

Svare has studied the growth of travel sports and is often critical of the emerging sports culture.

He said he believes that one of the reasons for the rise of these teams is that many parents are chasing the dream of a full ride to college for their child. He fears that even for parents with great intentions, it can become an “overwhelming pursuit” and they can easily lose perspective.

A travel team can be composed of kids from just about any level in volleyball, soccer, basketball, etc. Most teams consist of kids from ages 11 to 18, but there are some that begin to work with kids as early as 8 years old.

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12-YEAR-OLD MORGAN SUSOR (in white) has played for the Glass City Volleyball team since she was 9.

Parents pay fees ranging from $500 to $2,000 a season, per child.

In addition to club fees, parents must provide transportation for their kids and cover the hotel expenses for their family when attending tournaments. This can add up to another $2,000 per season. Most travel teams play in offseason for their particular sport, and many kids juggle playing on their school teams and with the travel team in the off season.

It’s a pricey investment that many parents are willing to pay to help their kids develop as athletes.

Pughsley said many parents and coaches are drawn to travel teams be-

cause of the better level of coaching, particularly in the middle school grades. Pughsley said in the past it was prestigious to letter in three different sports, but now “people see more kids getting scholarship opportunities when they specialize in a sport and play it year round.”

Down side

But this specialization in one sport does have a downside. According to Svare, kids are developing more sports injuries. He says knee injuries are an epidemic in girls and boys.

“Talk to any physician and they will tell you the worst thing you can

do is take a kid and have them play the same sport all year long,” Svare said.

Pughsley said he is concerned about the overall well-being of his athletes. He has a strong connection and commitment to their kids and their family. The team’s affiliation with the All-Ohio league gets them exposure in some of the biggest tournaments in the state and region, but he said it is not all about winning tournaments.

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n TRAVEL SPORTS CONTINUED FROM A6 But Svare is concerned that coaches like Pughsley are hard to find. He fears many parents and coaches think it’s all about winning and building super athletes.

“I think the single most alarming trend is how it’s infiltrated down to the youngest level of sports,” Sarve said.

“I think we are travelling a dangerous

road with sports these days because we are taking the professional model of sports and jamming it down the throats of kids at younger and younger ages.”

Svare is not opposed to high school kids playing on travel teams, but he thinks younger children would obtain greater developmental benefits from intramural sports where the emphasis is placed more on skill building versus singling out the best athletes.

Pughsley shares this concern and noted that he has seen travel teams made up of second and third graders.

“They are really cute, but that’s more negative than positive to me. If they travel more than twice a month before high school that’s too much,” he said.

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Hooper has seen parents get their kids involved for the wrong reason.

She is careful to stress to all parents during the orientation that it’s about the girls, the friendships they will make and the life lessons that group sports can teach a child.

“Travel sports are not for everybody. As long as parents have the right expectations, they are good for kids,” she said.

Hooper believes clubs and travel teams are growing because so many public schools have cut sports in the middle school grades and because many charter schools don’t have any athletics. She has started training girls as young as 8 years old but not all the kids travel. Some just come to work on their skills development and participate in tournaments in town. But Hooper thinks that when you get to the high school level, the only way to have a shot at being seen by college recruiters is to play on travel teams.

“Anymore college coaches don’t have a budget to attend high school matches,” Hooper said. “They go to the travel matches to stretch their budgets out. The rare kid will draw college coaches to high school match.”

Michelle Hills, director and president of the Board of the Toledo Volleyball Club (TVC), the oldest female volleyball club in Toledo, said some years 70 percent of the girls get scholarships. Other years it’s closer to 10 percent and it really depends on the skill level and the kids, Hills said. But she admits that many parents come to TVC with unrealistic expectations.

“They put all this money in this and some look at it and say, well I’m going to get it back when my kid goes to college,” Hills said.

Hills has two daughters who played volleyball for TVC and her

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youngest is playing college-level volleyball at Baldwin-Wallace, a small Methodist College in Ohio. She said the competition is getting stiffer and the level of play in high school volleyball has increased.

“It’s getting younger and younger.

When my daughters were playing, they were looking at girls their junior and senior years. Now, I see recruiters looking at the courts where the 15-year-olds are playing,” Hills said.

Investing time and money

Gone are the days when kids can just wait until high school to try and develop their skills in a sport. That’s why Thomas Susor is investing his time and money so that his two daughters can travel with Glass City Volleyball. Susors’ daughters, 12-yearold Morgan and 14-year-old Allison have played with Glass City since they were 9 years old. He said his kids have a passion for volleyball and he wants them to have an opportunity to play at the high school level, where the competition is very stiff.

“We do this as a family unit and it’s made us much stronger,” he said. “We are at practices three and four nights a week and traveling almost every weekend from February through May. At an age when most kids are pulling away from the family and hanging out with their friends, I’m spending quality time with my girls,” he said.

For Susor, the investment is worth it even if his daughters never play college volleyball.

“Parents have to step back and ask themselves a simple question,” Svare said. “Why am I doing this? If you are saying I want my son or daughter to learn about the sport and for values and character development, that’s one thing. If on the other hand you want them to win games and scholarships, you are in this for the wrong reason.”

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United Way demolition approved

By Kristen Rapin

Toledo Free Press Special Sections Editor krapin@toledofreepress.com

United Way of Greater Toledo crossed its final hurdle in the demolition of its former headquarters.

Toledo City Council voted 10-1 on April 27 to allow United Way to proceed with its demolition plans, with Joe McNamara casting the only no vote. Councilwoman Lindsay Webb, who recently had a baby, was not in attendance.

“It means we get to move forward with the project.

We’re anxious to get moving with our plan,” said Bill KITSON Kitson, United Way of Greater Toledo’s president and CEO. “I understand that there are people who are sad about the building going, but [the demolition] is in the best interest of United Way and the community.”

United Way estimated a cost of $200,000 a year to keep the vacant headquarters on the lot, while the entire demolition cost is $400,000. By tearing down the building, money can be put back into community services, Kitson said.

Habitat for Humanity will begin the deconstruction process to reuse as much of the building as possible, Kitson said. Habitat will take doors, doorknobs and toilet fixtures to be used in later projects, he said.

In the next few weeks, the building will undergo asbestos abatement before its scheduled demolition in June.

If everything stays on schedule by the end of July, work will begin to convert the vacant lot into a park, Kitson said.

Rudolph|Libbe is general contractor for the project and D&R Demolition & Removal will knock down the building.

Demolition for the former headquarters was first filed Feb 11.

The city council vote followed an appeal to the Toledo Plan Commission’s 3-2 vote March 11. Fred Kutz appealed the decision on March 22

and council was required to vote on the appeal within 45 days.

The demolition of United Way’s former headquarters has been publicly debated for more than two years, but talks of what to do with the building have gone on for much longer, Kitson said. Before building its new facility, United Way involved the Stranahan family, who funded the original building and gave their blessing for the new one.

United Way self-funded the new building, which accounts for about 75 percent of a projected $6.5 million building budget that includes the demolition of the old structure and conversion of the surrounding property to a park setting. Toledo-based firms Collaborative Inc. and SSOE Inc. designed the new “green” headquarters, and construction has been awarded to Rudolph|Libbe and 25 other local subcontractors.

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Blade paid circulation drops 10,225 Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC) released its March FAS-FAX report April 26, delivering good news/bad news to Toledo’s daily newspaper.

The Blade reported a 144,394 circulation for its Sunday edition, with 22,794 online editions included in that number. That is an increase from March 2009’s reported Sunday circulation of 135,567. However, The Blade’s individual paid Sunday circulation dropped 10,225 from March 2009.

The report covers daily papers’ circulation averages from Oct. 1 to March 31.

The Blade has faced a decline in circulation since 2004. Sunday circulation has dropped 58,897 since December 2004’s Sunday circulation of 178,274, the electronic edition numbers are subtracted.

ABC’s FAS-FAX reported 119,377 individually paid circulations for the Sunday Blade in the March 2010 report; in March 2009, it reported 129,602 circulation.

The Blade reported its Sunday electronic circulation jumped from 3,871 in March 2009’s FAS-FAX report to 22,794 editions in March 2010’s report. A total increase of 18,109 Sunday electronic editions was experienced between September’s FAS-FAX reported 4,685 editions and March’s report.

According to Kammi Altig, ABC communications manager, there are two types of online editions: a replica edition, usually a direct PDF copy, and nonreplica. As long as a person is paying at least a penny and it is optional, the electronic edition can be counted into paid numbers.

The Blade charges $9.98 a month for its online edition for seven days a week. For one penny more, The Blade provides its e-edition seven days a week and delivers the Sunday edition in print, a “cost” of one-fourth of one cent for the Sunday paper during a four-week month.

Circulation of U.S. daily papers is down 8.74 percent from March 2009, according to ABC’s most recent report.

Richard Fuller, director of circulation at The Blade, did not return calls for comment.

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Jerry Bannister helped establish glass recycling during his 35 years working at Owens-Illinois and remains active in recycling efforts since retiring from the company in 2000.

“I stayed involved because there is a huge need for recycled glass and it’s good for the environment,” Bannister said. “We need recycled glass to make more glass.”

Recycled glass obtained mostly from public collection programs is processed to make cullet used with raw materials to produce glass bottles and containers. About 85 percent of cullet comes from states with bottle deposit laws, according to Bannister and the company.

O-I remains a leading producer of glass containers for beer, liquor, wine, and food products such as Gerber baby food. The company recently began making glass baby bottles again, according to Rich Crawford, president of O-I Global Glass Operations.

“O-I was involved in recycling way before it became cool,” Bannister said.

“Some of the bottles they make today

are produced with as much as 85 percent recycled glass.”

The company was one of the founders of the “Keep America Beautiful” movement that portrayed a Native American crying about littering of the land in an award-winning public service announcement that aired on television.

Bannister continues to serve as a board member for the Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, Keep Perrysburg Beautiful and Keep Ohio Beautiful organizations.

Bannister helped expand glass recycling at O-I based on the growing need for cullet. After working for many years in sales and marketing, he became director of recycling and public affairs for the company in 1992.

Part of that job involved the promotion of recycling at drop-off sites, such as ones at Kroger stores, and curbside recycling programs, such as the City of Toledo operates.

“We’re trying to get more people involved in curbside recycling, particularly glass,” he said.

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spin-off that part of the operation to third-party processors, Bannister said.

Bannister grew up in Toledo, graduated from DeVilbiss High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial management at Ohio University.

He served as a lieutenant in the Army’s First Armored Division at Fort Hood in Texas for nearly three years.

He began his long career with O-I in 1965, serving in sales and marketing positions in Kansas City, Grand Rapids, Mich., Boston, New York and Hartford. He moved back to Toledo in 1977 as director of marketing for the beer industry.

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Postal carriers ‘stamp out hunger’ May 8 Strengthen Your Future!

By Kristen Rapin

Toledo Free Press Special Sections Editor krapin@toledofreepress.com

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is hosting its 18th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive May 8.

“Food is one of our basic needs that needs to be meet. As letter carriers we see needs every day. We see more families struggling with high unemployment and that’s why we need support from the families that are able to give at this time,” said Rebecca Dusseau, Northwest Ohio food drive coordinator and letter carrier.

Stamp Out Hunger is the largest single day food drive in the United

States, Dusseau said. In 2009, more than 73.4 million pounds of food were collected nationally and more than 235,000 pounds of food were collected in Northwest Ohio.

Residents are encouraged to leave nonperishable food items by their mailboxes on May 8 for letter carriers and volunteers to pick up.

“It is extra work, but it’s such a great thing. I don’t consider it an inconvenience. It’s a privilege to help alongside our customers,” said Chuck Childers, a south Toledo letter carrier who has participated in the drive since it began. “The need is great and the economy is down ...

If each household gives one or two items, it makes a huge difference.”

Food collected by letter carriers

is distributed to local food pantries.

Food collected in Toledo, Oregon and Maumee is donated to the Toledo Seagate Food Bank.

In Bowling Green, food is donated to the BG Christian Food Pantry and in Sylvania, it’s given to the Huntington Community Center.

The National Association of Letter Carriers chose May for its food drive because it was the time when food pantries’ shelves are the most bare, Dusseau said.

Individuals may also drop off nonperishable food items to their local post office May 3 to May 7, Dusseau said.

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Miracle, who has ministered at St. Andrew for nearly 14 years, said he hit upon the idea of using the music of Johnny Cash in this way after he recently purchased Cash’s “American VI.” “I started doing research and I found that the people who were his, I guess you could say, biographers, divided his music into four categories; ‘Love,’ ‘God,’ ‘Murder’ and ‘Life’,” he said. “I’d love to say that I did exhaustive research on his entire body of work, but I actually just listened to about 30 or 40 songs,” Miracle said.

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Owens presents service awards, Dressel scholarship

By Duane Ramsey

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Fifteen public safety professionals and one civilian were recipients of the seventh annual Community Service Awards by Owens Community College’s Alumni Association on April 23. The recipients were honored for their outstanding contributions to their communities in Northwest Ohio.

The awards are presented for the Outstanding Police Officer, Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, Service to the Community, and Community Spirit based upon a nomination process for people demonstrating exceptional service to their communities.

DRESSEL The awards are not limited to a single recipient and can be a group honor where teamwork was a key element.

“Owens’ Alumni Association is proud to honor our brave police, fire and emergency medical professionals, as well as private citizens, for their dedication to making our lives safer,” said David Seeger, president of the Alumni Association at Owens.

The recipients of the Outstanding Police Officer Award are Cherie Bryce, a Toledo Police officer, and Keith Miller, a Toledo Police

Sergeant, for their response to a shooting incident on May 24.

Upon arriving at the scene, the suspect fired shots at the officers who were unable to reach a shooting victim who was bleeding profusely.

Bryce used her training as a negotiator and tried to convince the suspect to put down his gun while Miller called the S.W.A.T. unit to the scene.

When the suspect refused to put down his weapon and raised it to fire at them again, Miller shot the suspect. The officers were able to get medical aid to the victim, saving his life.

The Outstanding Firefighter Award was presented to Toledo firefighters Tom Bartley, Matt Brixey, Eric Ellis, Gil Ruiz and Greg Yingling of the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department. They were nominated for their quick and competent actions that resulted in saving a man’s life in a situation where a few minutes delay could have changed the outcome.

The members of Engine 5 Company responded to an apartment fire on June 27. They found an unconscious victim in the apartment where the fire started, carried the victim to safety for treatment, extinguished the stove fire and opened a glass door for ventilation. By the time a life squad arrived, the victim was revived and conscious enough to refuse transportation to the hospital.

The Outstanding Emergency Medical Technician Award was presented to Michael Fox of Stryker, a paramedic for Williams County Emergency Medical Services. In addition to his full-

time paramedic position, Fox serves as an EMS instructor and head adviser for the EMS Explorer Post 2122 for young adults and children in Williams County.

Fox was recognized as a mentor for more than eight years to EMS Explorer Benjamin Murray, who has vision issues and Asperger’s syndrome. With Fox’s support, Murray was accepted into the program, despite his disabilities.

Six members of the Northwest Ohio Violent Crimes Against Children Task Force received the Outstanding Service to the Community Award for their tireless efforts bringing human trafficking to the attention of both law enforcement and social service agencies, while making a positive impact on the lives of victims of the brutal crimes.

The task force included David Gillispie, a detective with the Lima Police Department; Jake Hardie of Perrysburg, a special agent with the FBI; Jennifer Meyers of Cleveland, an FBI victim and witness specialist; David Pauly of Tiffin, a special agent with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, Alessandra Norden of Napoleon, a detective with the Fulton County Sheriff ’s Office, and Pete Swartz of Toledo, a detective with the Toledo Police Department.

A second Outstanding Service to the Community Award was presented to John Helm of Bowling Green, an investigator in the Wood County Prosecutor’s Office, for exceptional service and dedication to the protection of residents.

His leadership and cooperation with local law

enforcement has led to solving multiple homicide investigations and many other serious crimes in Wood County. Helms has served the people with integrity and professionalism since 1977.

Jim Woodward of Findlay, the facility barber at the Hancock Justice Center, received the Community Spirit Award for making a difference in the lives of persons incarcerated at the complex.

He regularly puts his talents to work sharing positive, uplifting messages and music to get incarcerated persons to think about making changes in their behavior and lifestyles.

Owens’ student Jakob Sigler of Findlay was chosen by the alumni association to receive a $500 Detective Keith Dressel Memorial Scholarship for the 2010-11 academic year. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who embodies the passion, conviction and perseverance demonstrated by Detective Dressel, who was killed on duty in 2007.

A senior at Findlay High School, Sigler has earned more than 30 college credits toward his associate’s degree in criminal justice technology at Owens Findlay campus with the goal of becoming a trooper with the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

“Owens has provided public safety and emergency services education to communities training first responders for 40 years. They are a testament to the training required to perform their jobs. Your success is our success and we salute all of you,” said Renay Scott, interim executive vice president and provost at Owens.

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Harbor, ProMedica to host medical conference

By Kristen Rapin

Toledo Free Press Special Sections Editor krapin@toledofreepress.com

Harbor and ProMedica are sponsoring a medical conference, “Integrating Primary Care and Behavioral Medicine,” on May 7. The conference focuses on ways primary care physicians and behavior medicine physicians can integrate their fields.

According to the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, individuals with severe persistent mental illness (SPMI) die 25 years before others. A new 10 by 10 campaign by the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, aims to cut that number by 10 years in 10 years. The only way to lower the age of early SPMI deaths is to educate primary care doctors, said Dr. Cuneyd Tolek, medical director and vice president for medical affairs at Harbor.

“It’s not the Harbors of the world that take care of the masses, it’s the primary care doctors. Someone has to find these folks and understand what’s going on with them,” he said.

The conference features four lecturers and a panel discussion on practical ways behavioral and primary

care doctors can talk to each other and work together for the benefit of the patient, Tolek said.

Kathy Reynolds, inventor of the Wagner Chronic Care model, will discuss the best ways to integrate the two forms of health care, drawing from her experience with integration in Ann Arbor. Dr. Andrew Aldridge will examine the importance of medical compliance and practical strategies to facilitate the treatment of depression. Dr. Dennis Rosen will discuss ADHD in children and adolescents and the debate of when is it OK to stimulate or not-stimulate. Tolek will examine primary care evaluation of behavioral disorders.

Tolek hopes to teach other doctors using his mistakes and experiences from his 28-year career as a primary care physician with a focus on behavioral disorders of adults and children.

Screening is an important tool for primary care doctors, Tolek said. Since 1994, Tolek has used this “stethoscope for the mind,” and it has helped him save time and look at issues that may need focus.

“Nine out of 10 doctors know how to figure out whether someone is truly depressed, schizophrenic or anxious, but it’s a very time intensive thing to do,” he said.

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Tolek hopes to teach his colleagues to screen, make the right diagnosis, know how to treat the conditions they screened and found and do the right things in terms of what drugs to prescribe, he said.

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TechTol brings 3-D images to Owens

By Kristen Rapin

Toledo Free Press Special Sections Editor krapin@toledofreepress.com

TechTol Imaging LLC, a local business, has paired with Owens Community College to offer its rotational 3-D technology in an educational setting.

Through a collaborative agreement with Owens, TechTol will create a library of images that includes bones, computer components, insects, people, molecule models and other educational subjects.

“The technology’s potential is huge,” said Michael Bankey, vice president for work force and community services at Owens.

The rotational 3-D images would allow hybrid classes, in-person and online classes because of labs, go all online, he said. Previously a student would have it check out a box of bones at the library and sit there studying them. With the imaging students can study bone structure on their own computer. The imaging could also be used to supplement in class instruction, Bankey said.

The college hopes to use the technology in its health science, computer technology, business and public safety curriculums. Bankey sees huge potential for the imaging within Owens’ Center for Emergency Preparedness.

“There is quite a variety you can use with the Center for Emergency Preparedness. We’ve already taken an image of a SWAT gentlemen for how to properly wear a uniform. [Other uses] can show different types of stances or how to hold your a weapon,” he said. “We can take pictures of equipment and we can send information to a student to look over before they even come to a class or follow up after a class.”

Bankey also noted the possibility of using the technology with facial recognition software, which could play a role in terrorist identification.

The collaboration between Owens and TechTol allows the company to expand in the educational market and security market without having to set up at multiple locations or leave Toledo, said Phil Cox, CEO of TechTol.

“There are a variety of uses [for the technology] and that is one of the things that’s plagued us. We’ve been chasing down different avenues over the last couple of years; educational, museum, e-sales, safety. We made the decision to concentrate on educational things and military type applications that Owens would be doing,” he said.

The company will move an imaging unit to Owens in the next two to three weeks, Cox said.

Cox first came up with a similar idea for rotational 3-D busts in 1982, he said. Work on the current imaging units began in 2006 and TechTol was founded in 2008.

In 2008, the company received a $50,000 grant from the Regional Growth Partnership program Rocket Ventures.

TechTol imaging units utilize 16 cameras simultaneously take a photo. The photos then download and process in less than a minute, said Zachary Ward, vice president of visual applications.

The company has spoken with cell phone companies, a car manufacturer, a computer chip manufacturer and the Smithsonian about uses for the rotational 3-D imaging.

“It was just an honor [to speak to the Smithsonian]...

To even be able to talk with these guys and have them be interested. Same with the Army guys and a lot of people that have come through. We’re just lucky,” Ward said.

Chris Adams, TechTol programmer, also developed a Facebook application for the 3-D images to be displayed on someone’s page. The programming didn’t originally work on the site, but Facebook rewrote its coding so the application would function, Ward said.

The applications of the imaging technology are endless, Cox said.

“It could be absolutely huge. A multi-billion dollar industry...I see with the advent of 3-D movies and television and with the move to online learning, the sky’s the limit. Who knows where it’s going to go. It’s going to go, the question is whether Toledo is going to be a part of it or not,” he said.

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By Lauren Farnsworth

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Motorcycles are a way of life for millions of Americans. Thousands of motorcyclists have used Toledo Motorcycle Forums’ (TMF) website which tries to educate the community on bike safety and help connect local riders.

The family-friendly group hosts weekly rides and other social events such as track day, where riders are able to drive on a private track without speed restrictions.

Website administrator, Lewis “Sonny” Blevins said the majority of the members ride sports bikes. He hopes the group is able to “get rid of some of the stigmas of the sports bike community.”

When TMF organizes a ride, the group follows the speed limit and rides safely. If someone “gets out of line” they are asked to leave, according to Blevins.

Blevins wants to connect riders with the information they are seeking.

One example of this is through the rookie rider’s forum, where new riders can ask questions about bikes, gear, rides or anything else riders are curious about.

“Having forums like that has helped younger riders have a place to turn to for safety tips,” Blevins said.

In addition to the online forum, the organization is also involved in

the community.

In 10 years, TMF has raised nearly $40,000 for local charities. It was the first group to organize a fundraiser for the Keith Dressel Memorial Fund, Blevins said.

Every year, TMF has a memorial ride for fallen riders. This year’s ride is May 23 at Honda East Toledo. It will be dedicated to a 9-year-old member who died from brain tumor complications.

In 2008, 5,290 motorcyclists were killed and 96,000 were injured according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“Over half of all fatal motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle. Most of the time, the motorist, not the motorcyclist, is at fault,” according to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

May is motorcycle safety awareness month. Blevins advice for drivers is to be extra cautious around motorcycles, not tailgate and to mind their blind spots because motorcycles can easily fall into them given their size.

He also warned against motorcycle turn signals. According to Blevins, turn signals are not self cancelling, as they are in a car. As such, it is common for a cyclist to forget to manually turn off the signal after completing a turn.

He advises new motorcycle drivers to take a safety course and for all riders to follow the rules of the road.

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the road on more than one occasion.

I have lost friends who have been Tboned,” he said.

“I think in general, a lot of motorcyclists, when they feel infringed on their little space, they tend to take it much more personal,” Blevins said. “They don’t feel that the car realizes how vulnerable they are. If they touch me, or cut me off, or cause me to swerve, that is my life, that’s not a dent in my front fender.”

Although riders in Ohio are not required to wear a helmet, TMF sup-

ports the use of protective gear. Blevins usually wears a helmet but there are times when he doesn’t. Even though he knows helmets increase safety, he said he likes the freedom of choice.

“Some bikers [think] I’d rather avoid an accident, than be in one safely,” he said.

The first motorcycle was built in the late 1860s by Sylvester H. Roper, according to the Smithsonian Institute.

Because this bike was steam powered, a lot of sources credit the motorcycle to

Gottlieb Daimler. He invented the first gas powered motorcycle, a wooden bike with an engine attached, in 1885.

“Bikes come in all different shapes and sizes. There are a percentage of motorcycles that misbehave on the road and they annoy the average motorcyclist as much as they do the average car.”

Blevins said a lot of drivers have a bias toward motorcycles. He hopes drivers will treat motorcyclists the same as they would any other driver.

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By Lauren Farnsworth

Toledo Free Press Staff Writer news@toledofreepress.com

Despite the dismal economy, two Toledo business owners are starting a third business.

Nicola and Tony Licata are the owners of two Sunoco stations located at 4828 Monroe St. and 4001 Holland Sylvania Road. After 38 years in the gas business, the Licatas have decided to try something new.

On April 19, they opened Nicola’s Art & Accents, a 1,200-square-foot home and garden décor store.

“We thought we’d try to do something completely different from the gas business,” Nicola said.

The new store is located at 4820 Monroe St., next to the Sunoco stations. As gas sales declined, the Licatas started thinking about how they could use the empty space at their Monroe location to expand. This thought process combined with the task of decorating a new home is how the store came about.

“Having moved to a new home about a year and a half ago we were looking for different art work, different décor pieces and we were having a hard time finding it. It all kind of came from there,; it was recognizing there was a niche that we could fill and following it through,” Nicola said.

Inventory will include indoor

and outdoor pieces including artwork, rugs, throws, pillows and root candles, which burn cleaner and longer than regular candles, according to Tony.

A patio will showcase tables, benches, planters, garden stakes and weather-safe wall decorations.

“That was very key to us, in finding vendors that don’t generally sell to business around here and working with people from across the country and getting goods in here that will be completely unique to the area,” Nicola said.

“We wanted people that appreciated nice art, to have a great selection at a reasonable price,” Tony said.

In addition to carrying unique pieces, the store will have items that coordinate with one another. Nicola said they will have matching rugs, pillows and throws to help ease the coordination processes.

Another way Nicola hopes to aid customers is through the use of a database. She plans on keeping records of each customer and their purchases.

When a customer returns, “we then have a sense of their style and we can help them choose other complementary items,” she said.

If a customer can’t find what they’re looking for in the store, Nicola said she will personally work with the customer to locate items specific to the customer’s needs.

“With us being independently

owned, we can go above and beyond.… We have the opportunity to work with the customers, more than just an average retail store,” Nicola said.

She said she believes the community will support the new store based on positive feedback she’s received.

“They’re genuinely excited and feel the same way that we do — this is lacking in the marketplace and it’s not mass-produced items. You’re not going to find it in three of your neighbor’s houses.”

Nicola and Tony are optimistic about the future. The Licatas don’t think the state of the economy will affect the store’s success.

“With businesses closing in this economy it’s because they lived through the times when people were ready to spend money,” Nicola said. “Now they’ve become so large that they’re having to scale back and they weren’t ready for it. We’re starting off right where we need to be and we’re ready for when the economy turns around to grow with it.”

“I think that starting in this economy is going to make us work leaner and smarter,” she said. “We’re obviously going to have various price points that are accommodating to everybody. We want nobody to feel like if they come in here they can’t shop.”

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Parenting FOCUS Being there: Advice for expectant dads Remember those old movies where the husband paces around the waiting room while his wife is in labor? Well, you can participate in your partner’s pregnancy – and do more than just hand out cigars in the waiting room after the birth of your son or daughter.

The Children of Liberty is hosting an Ohio MayDay, focused on “promoting liberty,” May 1.

Keynote speakers for the event are Joseph Wurzelbacher “Joe the Plumber,” Bill Wilson of Freedom Consultants Inc., Gary Rathbun of Private Wealth Consultants LTD and Kimberly Fletcher from Homemakers for America. Political candidates Rich Iott, Barbara Sears, Jack Smith and Jeremy Swartz are also attending and will answer questions.

Breakout sessions for the event cover the U.S. Constitution, social networking, economics, legal actions against the health care bill and media relations.

MayDay is at the Park Inn Hotel, 101 N. Summit St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets for the event are $20. To register visit, http://tiny.cc/1cuqg.

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The Center of Hope Family Services (CHFS) hosted “GLAM 2010,” a luncheon and style show, to raise money for its Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School.

Freedom School, which has operated in Toledo since 2007, provides a literacy-focused summer and afterschool curriculum. The school has successfully helped more than 150 individuals ages 5 to 14 years old.

According to a news release, children who attend CHFS Freedom Schools score higher on standardized reading achievement tests and improve their reading skills more than

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dividuals are encouraged to bring labeled plants and other gardening items to be given away. In exchange, they receive tickets that may be used toward other items. Even new gardeners with nothing to share may still receive tickets.

Examples of exchange items include perennials, annuals, vegetable seedlings, small trees and houseplants. Small gardening tools are being collected on behalf of Toledo GROWs. Items can be dropped off starting at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Original Sub Shop, 402 Broadway St. At 9:15 a.m., a pre-exchange workshop featuring Michael Szuberla of Toledo GROWs, on community gardening through Toledo Botanical Garden.

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children not enrolled in the afterschool program. Additionally, parents have reported their children having a greater love of learning.

“GLAM 2010” featured prizes for the most glamorous, unique, elegant, fabulous and best vintage hats worn.

The luncheon took place April 24 at the Toledo Botanical Garden Terrace Room, 5403 Elmer Drive.

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Toledo Free Press Staff Writer news@toledofreepress.com

Starting this fall, Lourdes College is offering a new master’s program for registered nurses.

There are only 160 Registered Nurse (RN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs nationwide and Lourdes new program is among them, according to Heather Hoffman, media director at Lourdes.

“It’s a unique program because we’re really the only school in the area that’s offering it,” said Keith Ramsdell, director of graduate admissions at Lourdes.

To apply, RNs must have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA from their RN program and submit a resume, letters of recommendation and a statement

of purpose, explaining why they want to pursue the degree.

In addition to this, they must undergo an interview.

Students accepted into the program will be granted conditional admission. They must complete nine prerequisite undergraduate courses with at least a 3.0 GPA to remain in the program.

Some of the prerequisites include a writing course for medical professionals, bioethics and an introduction to professional nursing, community nursing and management and leadership theory, according to Deb Vargo, director of the MSN program at Lourdes.

The nine bridge courses allow RNs to bypass a baccalaureate degree and jump right into the MSN program. This eliminates 25 courses,

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“We have many two year and three year graduates, two year being the associate degree and three year being the diploma program, and we have a shortage of nurses with advanced degrees in this area,” Vargo said.

“We thought it would be something unique to offer to those two classifications of nurses.”

The program was designed to fit the needs of nurses working full time, with classes one night a week. It takes three-and-a-half to four-and-a-half years to complete depending on full or part-time status.

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A lot of local hospitals want managers to have at least a BSN, if not an MSN, according to Vargo.

She believes the program will be successful and hopes to have 20 students enrolled in the fall.

“I’ve spoken to several nurses in the area that are interested in the program,” Vargo said.

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Local firm leads community energy project in Virginia

By Duane Ramsey

TOLEDO FREE PRESS SENIOR BUSINESS WRITER dramsey@toledofreepress.com

Garforth International LLC of Toledo was selected as the consulting team to lead the development of a 30-year Community Energy Plan for Arlington County, Va. The Community Energy Plan is a chartered initiative of the GARFORTH Energy Planning and Management division of the county’s Department of Environmental Services.

Arlington County is committed to effectively and efficiently managing its energy resources with a master plan to ensure the community’s attractiveness, competitiveness and environmental performance, according to Jay Fisette, chairman of the county board.

“It is critical that communities have a long-term plan to manage the effectiveness of how energy is used, as much to insure economic competitiveness and innovation, as to contribute to local and global environmental improvements,” said Peter Garforth, principal for Garforth International (GIL).

The GIL staff and a team of alliance partners will work closely with Arlington County’s staff to engage local residents and businesses in a discussion of energy challenges and solutions. The Community Energy Plan is scheduled to be delivered to the county board early next year, Garforth said.

Garforth attended the first public meeting April 17 in Arlington. A meeting of the local task force for the Community Energy Plan chaired by Fisette is scheduled for May 14.

Garforth’s team has established a baseline for energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in Arlington County. The project involves devel-

oping long-term energy efficiency and supply strategies for the county.

“Not many jurisdictions in the U.S. have undertaken a master energy plan so it’s a feather in our cap to lead this project,” Garforth said.

The GIL team brings a unique global perspective combined with local experience. Garforth said his firm was selected based on its successful development of similar integrated energy plans with solutions for cities in the U.S., Canada and China.

Members of the team include Garforth, the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC), Owens Corning of Toledo, and MVV decon GmbH of Manheim, Germany.

Collectively, the members have extensive municipal energy and climate experience in more than 120 countries worldwide, according to Garforth.

The NVRC is a regional council of local governments in northern Virginia with a history of developing and implementing energy programs.

The NVRC became involved in the project for Arlington County after Garforth worked with them on a similar plan for Loudon County.

Garforth was the catalyst for both plans after he conducted a workshop on community energy planning for all the local governments at the German embassy in Washington for the commission, said Mark Gibb, executive director of the NVRC. MVV is an engineering firm that has developed municipal energy systems for several cities in Germany.

That country is among the best energy-efficient nations in the world using half the energy per person than the U.S., Garforth said.

Owens Corning produces energysaving building products such as insulation and roofing shingles for residential and commercial use. Company officials declined to comment on its involvement in the Arlington County project until some results are available to report.

“These partners have been working

together for several years with the specific purpose of developing integrated energy plans for clients ranging from large scale private commercial, retail and residential developers, universities and colleges, cities and counties,” Garforth said in an e-mail.

The GIL team has developed community energy plans for the cities of Guelph and Gwillimbury in Ontario, Canada; a county energy strategy for Loudon County, Va; and an integrated energy master plan for the city of Urumqi, Xin Jiang in China.

The team worked with Loudon County to develop the first 30-year comprehensive strategy for the county’s energy use, distribution and supply which was accepted by the Board of Supervisors in 2009.

Garforth has completed energy projects for Owens Community College in Toledo and Findlay, Terra State Community College in Fremont, Lorain County Community College in Elyria, and Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio.

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Huntington Bank returns to profitability in first quarter

By Duane Ramsey

TOLEDO FREE PRESS SENIOR BUSINESS WRITER dramsey@toledofreepress.com

Huntington Bankshares Inc. (NASDAQ: HBAN) returned to profitability reporting a net income of nearly $40 million after five consecutive quarters of losses. Huntington reported net income of $39.7 million or one cent per common share, including a $38.2 million net tax benefit for the first quarter of 2010.

“Our first quarter results represented a significant step forward for Huntington. It was important that Huntington return to profitability as soon as possible,” said Stephen Steinour, chairman, president and CEO, in a teleconference April 21.

Steinour said it was a significant improvement for the first quarter, compared to a net loss of $369.7 million (56 cents per common share)

in the fourth quarter of 2009.

“It’s an important day for Huntington, our customers and communities,” said Steinour.

“We expected a modest amount of growth, but we’re a year ahead of where most analysts expected us to be. We’re very pleased to have reached this goal faster than anticipated,” he said.

Steinour said that Huntington’s balance sheet and liquidity positions are strong while capital levels are solid. The bank expects credit trends to continue to improve and it expects to report a profit for full year 2010, he added.

“Maintaining a solid capital base is important to the stability of the company,” he said.

Huntington shed commercial real estate properties yet offered more consumer and small business loans during the first quarter. Average total loans and leases declined slightly as decreases in commercial loans primarily in real

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Cash and investment securities were $10.3 billion on March 31, up 43 percent from a year ago. Period-end loans and leases represented 92 percent of deposits, significantly improved from 101 percent at the end of March 2009.

During last quarter, average total core deposits grew at a 5 percent annualized rate and were 13 percent higher than first quarter last year. The bank expects to continue to grow from the core business, Steinour said.

“Five consecutive quarters of growth in pretax, pre-provision earnings is a significant achievement during this challenging period,” he said.

Pre-tax, pre-provision earnings were $251.8 million in the first quarter of 2010, up four percent from the $242 million in fourth quarter 2009 and 12 percent higher than first quarter

2009. This quarter’s improvement was driven primarily by higher net interest income as the net interest margin increased to 3.47 from 3.19 percent in the prior quarter.

Steinour said Huntington needs a little more time before repaying its federal TARP aid.

“We want to see the economy stabilized. The small business community is more bullish on the economy but we’re less confident where the economy is in our region,” he said.

Did the bank’s return to profitability affect Huntington’s decision to purchase the naming rights for Lucas County Arena?

“The naming rights for the arena were not tied to profitability but were part of our marketing strategy,” Steinour said. “It was an opportunity for Hungtinton to make an investment that will help drive our business, help the community, and take advantage of years of positive exposure.”

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BBB president to speak at Torch Awards Steve Cox, president of the Council of Better Business Bureaus (BBB), will explore the issue of trust during the 9th annual Torch Awards. Cox, who was named council president in October, believes trust is a complicated issue in today’s marketplace.

“I’m coming to Toledo to celebrate trust in business, but many Americans have appeared to have lost trust in business, media, church, schools and charities. There’s a distinct lack of trust in the marketplace,” he said.

According to Edelman, a public relations firm that publishes an annual barometer of trust, only 54 percent of individuals trust U.S. business. That number is good news, according to Cox, who said it’s risen from the previous year’s 38 percent. During the luncheon, Cox will discuss trust in the marketplace and who is responsible for creating and advancing trust in marketplace, he said. Everyone has a distinct role to play in trust through the many transactions engaged in daily, Cox said.

Since he began in office, Cox has focused his energy internally to re-examine how the BBB governs itself, and externally on redeveloping the BBB’s Web site’s reliability reports. The Northwest Ohio and Southeastern Michigan Better Business Bureau presents the 9th annual Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics on May 13. The lunch is hosted at Gladieux Meadows, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., at 11:45 a.m. Tickets are $48 and $38 for charities with discounts available for tables of eight. Reservations can be made by calling (419) 578-6000.

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That’s an about-face from the same period last year when it lost $1.4 billion, or 60 cents per share, at the height of the recession. It was Ford’s highest quarterly profit in six years. The company was profitable in its key North American market, but it also made money in Asia, South America and Europe.

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Automobile engines are really just pumps I

have written a lot in the past about the en- greater the difference in pressure, the greater gines in our vehicles. I have talked about the the movement of whatever substance the pump engine’s torque and horsepower ratings. I have was designed to transfer.

As I mentioned earlier, our automotive eneven discussed in some detail the operation of gines are designed to transfer air the computerized engine control and fuel. It does so by creating system that keeps the engine runvery low pressure within the comning smoothly. I don’t think, howbustion chamber on the intake ever, I have ever discussed the funstroke. Atmospheric pressure is damental operation of the engine usually about 14.5 pounds per in great detail. square inch, while the pressure The engines in our vehicles are within the combustion chamber really nothing more than pumps. during the intake stroke is under Our cars’ engines are not unlike a very deep vacuum. This presthe hand pump we use to spray our sure differential causes the atmohair with each day. They are not Nick shultz spheric air to force its way into unlike the vacuum cleaner we use the engine, through an air filter to clean our floors. Nor are they unlike the pump that delivers water to our homes. and into the low pressure combustion chamber.

Every pump works off the same basic principle A predetermined amount of high-pressure fuel of operation. A pump transfers some substance, is sprayed into the air stream shortly before the under pressure, to some other point. In the case combustion chamber.

Once the air and fuel have entered the of the hand pump mentioned above, hairspray is chamber, the intake valve is closed and the piston transferred from the bottle to our hair.

Our automotive engines primarily transfer squeezes the air and fuel into a very narrow space air, from the atmosphere, and fuel, from our located between the top of the piston and the tanks, into our engines’ combustion chambers bottom of the cylinder head.

The compression of the air and fuel raises and then exhaust gases out the tailpipes. Our automotive engines’ (pumps) rotation is sustained its pressure and temperature. At a point just by using some of the power that is developed in before the air-fuel mixture would explode, the the combustion process to sustain the engine’s mixture is ignited by the spark plug. The air and fuel burns very rapidly and as it does, it pumping action.

In order for any pump to work efficiently, expands exponentially. The oxygen within the there must be a pressure differential developed air and all the fuel should have been consumed by the pump. You may recall from previous ar- during this process.

This expansion of the burning air and fuel ticles that high pressure always moves to low pressure. It is this law of physics that a pump causes the piston to travel downward extremely utilizes in order to function properly. The rapidly. The force of the piston moving down-

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The engines in our vehicles are really nothing more than pumps.

Our cars engines are not unlike the hand pump we use to spray our hair with each day. They are not unlike the vacuum cleaner we use to clean our floors. ” ward is transferred from the piston, via a connecting rod, to the engines crankshaft. This process is called the power stroke. The power created during this stroke is what causes our vehicles to function properly.

Once the pistons’ downward motion is reversed, by the rotational movement of the crankshaft, an exhaust valve will open and the burnt air and fuel will be forced out of the chamber under high pressure through the exhaust system and back into the atmosphere. Once the exhaust stroke is complete, the exhaust valve closes and the whole process starts again.

Now if your engine has multiple cylinders, as most do, then this process is occurring for each of the cylinders, sequentially, relatively independent of the rest. If any of the cylinders within an

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engine do not perform one of the tasks mentioned above efficiently, then the driver of the vehicle will notice an engine misfire, stumble or lack of power.

I prioritize the diagnostic sequence and processes for my students in order to effect the proper repair of a vehicle. My first rule of diagnosis is to verify the mechanical integrity of the engine. “Given a choice in diagnosis between a mechanical failure and an electrical failure, choose the mechanical failure and most often be correct” is how I advise my students. I advise you the same.

Any failure of the base engine, the pump, could result in multiple symptoms developing on a vehicle. The transmission may not shift correctly because of an engine problem. The heating and air conditioning system may not function properly because of a failure in the base engine operation. The onboard computer system may not function correctly or may trigger false codes as a result of a failure of the base engine. Many different symptoms could develop as a direct result of the engine’s integrity being compromised.

Therefore, the function of the base engine operation must always be verified before attempting diagnosis on a system that depends on the engines correct operation.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Hertz Global Holdings Inc. said April 26 it has agreed to buy rival Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group for about $1.17 billion in cash and stock as it tries to expand its vacationer business.

Shares of both companies soared.

The deal will give Hertz, already the world’s largest car rental company by locations, a third more sites around the globe, boosting its total to 9,800. More importantly, it will also give Hertz’s leisure segment a much-needed boost when it assumes control of the company’s Dollar and Thrifty brands.

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The move would leave three major U.S. car-rental companies, each with two or more large brands. Hertz also owns the Advantage rental car company and competes against Enterprise Holdings Inc., which has 7,600 Enterprise, Alamo and National sites and raked in $12.9 billion in revenue last year; and the smaller Avis Budget Group, which has 6,900 Avis and Budget locations and about $5.13 billion in revenue.

The announcement comes after nearly a decade of consolidation in the car rental industry. In 2002, Avis’ parent company bought Budget. Meanwhile, Enterprise’s parent company acquired Alamo and National in 2007.

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Cameron Gardner is an openly confident young lady. The sleek 5-foot, 10-inch Perrysburg senior and University of Cincinnati signee has the right to her confidence. She’s likely to be Northwest Ohio’s fastest prep girls sprinter this spring.

The butterflies still flutter when she sets herself on the starting blocks.

“Oh, I get nervous,” she admitted, “but that disappears when the starting gun goes off.”

As a junior, Gardner placed sixth in the 200-meters at The Ohio State Track & Field Championships Division I meet. She finished just outside the final heat of the 100 meter dash in 11th place.

A two-time state qualifier in the 100, she owns 2009 Tiffin district titles in the 100 and 200 and is the defending Northern Lakes League (NLL) champion in the 200. She was the NLL 100 titlist as a sophomore.

Coming off a sixth place finish and personal best time of 7.82 seconds in the Division I 60-meter dash finals at the Ohio State Indoor Track & Field Championships in late March, Gardner bested all other competitors from this corner of the state during the winter.

And she doesn’t even like the 60.

“I hated it,” Gardner said with a laugh. “There’s not enough room to race my kind of race. I like the 100s because I like catching people down the stretch.”

Her personal bests in the 100 (11.88 seconds) and 200 (24.20 seconds) are both times Lady Jackets coach Kevin English believes Gardner will lower considerably by season’s end, suggesting she’ll match or better her top 100 time and get into the 23s in the 200.

“She works hard on her block starts, makes sure her first 50 meters are strong, feels out the competition the middle meters and then through the final 50-60 she can turn on and blow people away,” English said.

And, baby, she was born to run.

Gardner’s father, Ricci, recent director of economic development for Toledo and a 2009 finalist to become Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority president, was an All-American sprinting star at Tennessee in the 1970s. He barely missed qualifying for track & field’s biggest stage at the 1976 Montreal Olympics.

Daddy’s girl wants to follow in his steps or better.

“I want to fill his shoes and make it to Olympic trials someday and hopefully qualify,” Gardner said. “Now that I know my ability, I want to work on making it great.”

In addition to her solo efforts, Gardner anchors the Jackets’ 4 by 100 and 4 by 200 relay units along with Andrea Wismer, Alyssa Goins and Kirsten Goins. Both have the potential to be Columbus-bound in June. Distance star Kaitlyn Llewellyn and the 4 by 800 relay team are other strong possibilities for state qualifying. n GARDNER CONTINUES ON A26

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Yet despite her impressive results, Gardner still carries a sour taste in her mouth. The past three years she took a perennial backseat to former sprinting standouts Meshawn Graham (Bowsher) and Erika Schmidt (Anthony Wayne).

“She does get nervous against other top sprinters and eventually she let the nerves get to her and it affected her (past) performances,” English said.

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“After the 100 I was really frustrated,” said Gardner, “but people kept coming up to me and telling me ‘you’re going to win the 200’ and I did. It was the best feeling to prove Schmidt wasn’t the only sprinter who could win.”

With Schmidt gone to Penn State University and Graham (2008) to the University of Michigan, the door is open for Gardner to make her mark.

“I still feel like I need to prove to everyone that I’m for real,” said Gardner, “but now I have the target on my back and that will make me work hard not to be passed by anyone.”

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Ochoa, surprisingly announced her retirement from Whan’s job will be more difficult since young stars like MiLPGA Tour competition. Ochoa is relatively young chelle Wie, Morgan Pressel, and Paula Creamer have not been consistent winners and thus have yet to to face retirement from her chosen profession. achieve superstar status.

She became a full member of the LPGA Tour a The LPGA Tour arrives in Toledo at the scant seven years ago. She burst onto the tour in end of June for the Jamie Farr Owens Corning 2003 with 8 top ten finishes and ended the year Classic with a lot of questions left unanswered. ranked ninth with total winnings of $823,740.

Can the young players step up their game and Since then, she has won 27 titles and accept the responsibility of becoming the preamassed over $14.8 million in earnings. She mier players on the LPGA Tour? Will sponsors has been the LPGA Tour’s leading money be willing to pump millions of dollars back earner three of the past five years and has not into the women’s tour to keep it a viable sports finished outside the top 10 in year end rankIs there an even younger unknown ings since joining the Lady’s Tour. Her best Fred ALTVATER league? player just over the horizon that can emerge year was 2007 when she won eight times, finished in the top 10 in 21 of the 25 events that she entered onto the scene and give the LPGA a kick start? How can the LPGA maintain the tournaments that it currently enjoys, and totaled $ 4.4 million in earnings for the year.

During her career of 172 LPGA tournaments she has keep the sponsors happy, and continue providing the dollars finished in the top ten 90 times; that is an astonishing 53.5 that are created for the charities and the local communities?

Commissioner Michael Whan and the members of the percent. Ochoa has not missed a cut since October, 2005. It is fair to say that she has dominated women’s golf over the LPGA Tour have a lot of work ahead of them. It appears that past five years. She is going out at the top of her game, very Whan is doing the right things and is beginning to make some headway in improving the tour. Without his No. 1 unusual for a modern-day athlete.

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“You Run Away” seems like a surprising single from Barenaked Ladies. The Canadian band known for upbeat, lighthearted music selected a slow, serious song to be the first track released from the new disc, “All in Good Time.”

Then again, Barenaked Ladies is different.

“I think the song is resonating with people because it’s a ballad about doing your best in a relationship but not necessarily being able to save it,” said drummer and singer Tyler Stewart. “I think that’s kind of a theme that we’ve explored in the band over the last little while, with Steven [Page, singer, guitarist and co-founder] leaving and also the intense emotional time for the band with Ed [Robertson, singer, guitarist and co-founder] losing his mom and Ed’s plane crash and stuff, the time for reflection and depth, so I think the song comes from that place, a place of contemplation and also a place of hope for the future.”

Robertson survived crashing his plane in 2008, and the band continued on after Page left in 2009. “ ‘All in Good Time’ I think could very well have been called ‘It’s About Frickin’ Time.’ We recorded the album, well, we started last May and finished in August, and it didn’t come out until early this year,” Stewart said during a call from a tour stop in Kingston, Ontario. “I think it’s more of a message to ourselves: All in good time, everything will fall into place.

“We’re quite happy with the fact that we managed to survive for 20 years and prosper and keep on making good music. All kinds of things have happened to us over that time period: We’ve got a cancer survivor [keyboardist, guitarist and singer Kevin Hearn]; we’ve gained and lost band members; we’ve changed management a couple times; we’ve had a No. 1 single [“One Week”] … So it’s kind of a

message to ourselves, you know, everything happens for a reason and all in good time.”

Barenaked Ladies also still knows how to have a good time. Listen to the new track, “Four Seconds.”

“It’s one of those crazy wordplay songs that perhaps you would have expected to be our first single, right? It’s a little more akin to the Barenaked tradition,” Stewart said.

“We were striving for kind of like a Serbian air hall kind of vibe [laughs], you know, marrying that with Hip-Hop and group vocals, so it’s sort of a mishmash of things, but I think it ends up one catchy song that you can’t help but move around to when you hear it.”

And Stewart, Robertson, Hearn and bassist and singer Jim Creeggan know catchy — and comedic. Think “If I Had a $1,000,000,” “Pinch Me,” “Brian Wilson,” “Alternative Girlfriend,” “The Old Apartment,” “Jane,” “It’s All Been Done,” “Be My Yoko Ono.” “I think a great song is something that moves you, whether it moves your ass or it moves your brain or your heart,” Stewart said. “And I think for us, we always try to tell a good story and make it tuneful and put a good beat behind it.”

If a song inspires fans to heave things at the stage, so be it.

“Back in the day, [fans] used to throw Kraft dinner for the ‘$1,000,000’ song, and there’s been various undergarments thrown onstage — underwear, bras, etc. [for ‘Pinch Me’],” Stewart said. “One time, we had a whole package of sausage thrown onstage. I’m sure if we carried a big refrigerator around with us we could save some of the stuff and make a pretty good meal.”

Barenaked Ladies will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 14 at the Toledo Zoo. Ingrid Michaelson will open. Tickets range from $37.50 to $55.

“The animals love our music, particularly sub-Saharan species just go crazy for Barenaked Ladies,” Stewart said, adding the group has played at zoos in Cincinnati and Minneapolis.

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y sister, Michelle, and I spent many years as Girl To help people at all times Scouts with our mom as I recently read a news story our Girl Scout leader. about a man who helped to fend off We had meetings at our house, a woman’s attacker in New York City learned about our peryet was left to die on sonal and civic duties and the street after the atwent on many an intertacker then attacked esting outing together. him.

Twenty-five Girl Scouts was an imporpeople passed him tant part of my elemenby as he lay on the tary school years and I ground for hours. look forward to going Even the woman through it again with my he saved ran away daughters. without so much as a Having a daughter call for help.

Shannon SZYPERSKI older than mine, my I can’t imagine sister has already had the pleasure failing my humanity in such a way. of re-experiencing the camping and It is odd to think that helping anthe cookie sales, the ceremonies other human being in obvious disand the patch-covered sashes, the tress is something that needs to be mix of progress and tradition. She taught; it seems instinctual. has taken on her own Girl Scout Yet, perhaps it is only the retroop with the same creativity, peated uttering by our parents and enthusiasm and integrity that my our preachers and our teachers mom did, showing her scouts that and organizations like the Girl there is much to see, do and be in Scouts telling us that helping is this wonderful world of ours. She our obligation that keeps the maencouraged them to be honorable, jority of us civilized from generadedicated members of something tion to generation. decent, even promising her third grade Brownie troop that if any of And to live by Girl Scout law them were to remain a Girl Scout Although a love for camping through high school, she would escaped me, I have retained and take them to Disney World. continue to utilize many of the Girl Such a commitment is a tall Scout values. order for a generation used to being The Girl Scout Law is one to rewarded for the smallest of tasks. live by. It encourages honesty, fairness, courage, strength, responsiTo serve God and my country bility and respect.

These are words that many of us Girl Scouts are more than just cookies and camping. In fact, my like to spout off here and there, but mom isn’t much of a camper, so my do we really carry their meanings troop’s involvement in the camping with us, even when know one else portion of the Girl Scout experi- is watching?

Girls Scouts and other similar ence came in only at the bare minyouth organizations are a practice imum requirement.

Our overnight excursions were ground for our children to learn more likely to include a decent hotel how to live their lives in a decent with an indoor pool and breakfast and meaningful way.

As much as we would like to beavailable the next morning.

To this day, I will always take a lieve that such a life is intuitive, in reality it takes guidance and hard Holiday Inn over a tent in a field.

Not all Girl Scouts are big work.

Our children our filled with the campers, but all Girl Scouts should potential for an honorable, decent be big givers.

Although there is some looking life of service and commitment. within yourself, Girl Scouting has much to do with looking outside The Girl Scout promise of yourself and being of service to My sister recently returned others. from taking her three remaining My oldest daughter is quickly Girl Scouts, now in their senior approaching her first Daisy Girl year of high school and weeks away Scout year and I am anxiously an- from graduation, to Disney World.

In a world of instant gratification and empty promises, it is nice to know that there are still

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Events: 3rd – 4th quarter moon.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Libra (September 23-October 22)

Observation deck. Keep a close eye on important situations this week, as the variables can change like lightning.

Strong personalities influence things for better or worse.

After Thursday, emotional or romantic issues require compromises or a focus shift for those involved.

Web of intrigue. Stubborn resistance to change can affect progress as the week starts. A strong push on Tuesday gets past obstacles. After Wednesday, different people’s future goals can create a tug-of-war. The person who controls the resources is in the best position to win.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

Free falling. Required tasks put desired tasks on hold as the week starts. Efforts and labor proceed at a fast pace, much is accomplished. After midweek, consider how you can fit competing interests or activities into your schedule or calendar for the summer.

Dragon’s hoard. You begin the week with a burst of energy and drive forward to accomplish goals and hit targets.

Satisfied with progress by midweek, you can turn to more pleasant matters as the weekend arrives, and enjoy the company of favorite friends.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

Pursuing mysteries. Hidden issues around others come into sharp focus early this week. Curiosity leads into deep territory. Relationships are the central focus after Thursday, as emerging changes transform the how’s, when’s and where’s connected with loved ones.

Great expectations. Emerging opportunities set the stage for negotiations this week. The reality of short-term needs stand against speculative long-term benefits. Discussions on Friday lead towards favorable outcomes. Delay signing contracts until after May 13th.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Capricorn (December 22-January 19)

A fresh start. The week begins with environmental changes and things being moved from place to place. Some items go astray. You’re more settled after Wednesday, and shift to dealing with the condition of loved ones, catching up on news and scheduling events.

Skilled craftsperson. A partner faces critical decisions as the week starts, perhaps affecting job or income. You’ll feel more confident about decisions made later in the week, and can reach a point of harmony on Friday. Once past the crossroads, you can relax.

Leo (July 23-August 22)

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

Stalled at a crossroad. Goals require something not at hand, but getting it delays results. A clever person helps with a loan or a short-cut. In spite of uncertainty, results add up by Friday. Good news from a loved one lifts spirits and improves outlook as the weekend arrives.

Truck driver. Heavy equipment and raw physical strength are needed as the week begins. Building or repairs proceed quickly after Wednesday. Love and partnership are the focus after Thursday, and connections on Friday are particularly sweet and harmonious.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

Pisces (February 19-March 20)

Stack of lumber. Construction or property development brings temporary noise or chaos, but to a good end.

Opportunities or invitations from a distance arrive midweek, and open the prospect of travel and adventure as the weekend arrives. Explore new spaces.

Ardent muse. Things you expected to handle quickly take more work than planned as the week starts, but aid or suggestions on Tuesday speed things along. Invitations for gatherings and celebrations roll in midweek. Your spring social season starts blooming on Friday.

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Since he came from a home with other dogs, he doesn’t mind having canine companions. He may act a bit shy with them at first, but it won’t take long before he is brave enough to boss around even the biggest dogs. Jack can be possessive of his food and water bowls and he isn’t fond of sharing. While the staff at the Toledo Area Humane Society has been working to rehabilitate his behavior, he will still need a patient owner who is willing to continue to work with him. He would be best suited for an adult only household.

Jack has been neutered, is up to date on his vaccinations, has been examined by a licensed vet and is microchipped.

Wikki is a 3-year-old domestic short hair. She is a very social cat that loves attention. When she wants to be petted she will talk to you until you pay attention to her.

Wikki was brought to the Toledo Area Humane society after she was found wandering outside in the cold. She is a little on the chunky side and could benefit from a healthy feeding schedule. Wikki is not a fan of dogs and contact with them may bring out her more colorful side. She will tolerate other cats, but she is much happier if she has her own space. Wikki would be rather keep you all to herself and she thinks that she can offer you plenty of affection even if she is your only pet. Wikki likes to spend her spare time sitting in the window, watching the birds hop around in the grass. Wikki has been a guest at the Toledo Area Humane Society for four months and would love to find a permanent home of her own. Her adoption fee has been reduced to $50.00 to help in her search. Wikki has been spayed, examined by a licensed vet, is current on her vaccinations and is microchipped.

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