Toledo Free Press – Aug. 31, 2014 by Toledo Free Press

August 31, 2014

Best Weekly Newspaper in Ohio 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 Ohio Society of Professional Journalists Awards

A Toledo tradition since 2005 Connect with us: FREE â&#x20AC;˘ ToledoFreePress.com

Special Section

Local Heroes Honoring the men and women who risk their lives to protect ours.

Love to Dance or Love to Dash? The Dance Dash 5K is for YOU!

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Toledo Free Press

A Toledo tradition since 2005 ToledoFreePress.com

August 31, 2014

ToledoFreePress.com

Mayor’s statement

Opinion

A Toledo tradition since 2005

DON LEE

Defining heroes

s I reflected on my submission for the Local Heroes special section, I first turned to the definition of a “hero” — a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities. Through the course of my lifetime, I have witnessed many acts of courage and valor performed by fellow Marines, fellow public safety officers and citizens. While public safety professionals run toward danger as opposed to backing away from it, one common bond everyone can share with those we define as heroes is the willingness to do something above and beyond what is required on behalf of a fellow human being. The act of a child standing up for another child who is being bullied, a block watch member standing up to suspected criminals — these types of actions take place in our community, most times with no recognition. We have community members who volunteer to mentor, to coach and to proD. Michael COLLINS vide myriad volunteer efforts such as Mobile Meals of Toledo. Recently our community faced a do not consume order for water; there was no panic, no acts of violence. Instead, people volunteered to help distribute water while others showed up to donate. To quote one of our deputy chiefs, “They were like angels; right when it looked as if we were running out of water, a vehicle would appear with donated water to distribute.” The world was watching our community and they saw the essence of Toledo — a city of compassion that faced those days with courage and resilience that is deserving of recognition. I offer my congratulations to those named in the Local Heroes section, but I would also like to offer my congratulations and admiration to the citizens of Toledo. Residents, businesses and employees of the City of Toledo endured one of the worst winters in our history as well as the recent water issue with a spirit of brotherly concern. Every day it is demonstrated why the motto “You will do better in Toledo” is just as true today as when it was first created decades ago. I applaud you and I thank you — it is an honor and a privilege to serve as your mayor. O D. Michael Collins was elected mayor of Toledo in 2013. He was appointed to the Toledo Police Department and served for 27 years, including his last 10 years as the elected president of the Toledo Police Patrolman’s Association. Throughout his career, he received numerous letters of recognition for excellence in police service, and in 1997 was awarded the Professional Service Award by the Toledo Police Department. Email him at dmichael.collins@toledo.oh.gov.

I HEART GLASS CITY

50 hugs for saving humanity

Then a bad thing happened to Tyler, his cellphone came don’t know if it’s the water we drink (which former Mayor Carty Finkbeiner famously wanted to sell) or maybe it’s up missing; it’s believed someone stole it while he was at the air we breathe, but there is something about Toledo work, making art. In a moment of frustration, Sandy shared that changes its residents’ hearts. the news of the lost phone on Facebook. She In a world with current headlines about was venting as any parent would, not knowing violence, plane crashes and Kardashians, a if her son had misplaced his favorite gadget or simple act of kindness by one of Toledo’s a possibly worse scenario had unfolded. What finest is the perfect distraction and medicine she did know for sure was the cost of the reany cardiologist would prescribe. placement phone: $150. Tyler Wiley is a pretty normal 22-year-old What happened next would only happen aspiring artist. His life revolves around his in Toledo. work, his family and, of course, Facebook. The following day a Toledo Police cruiser What makes him unique is that Tyler has drove up to the Wileys’ driveway. Tyler’s mom Down syndrome and Crohn’s disease. Like was confused and a little alarmed when she most people his age, his life is pretty dependent Jeremy BAUMHOWER spotted the police car. A TPD officer wearing on his cellphone. Sandy Wiley, Tyler’s mom, stated in a message to the Toledo Police Department (TPD): his blues emerged from the vehicle; I imagine his heart was “[Tyler’s] livelihood is his social media with his cellphone. As leading the way. he doesn’t have friends like you and I to go hang out.” n BAUMHOWER CONTINUES ON 4 Thomas F. Pounds, President/Publisher tpounds@toledofreepress.com

A publication of Toledo Free Press, LLC, Vol. 10, No. 35. Established 2005. EDITORIAL James A. Molnar, Design Editor jmolnar@toledofreepress.com Sarah Ottney, Managing Editor sottney@toledofreepress.com Danielle Stanton, News Editor dstanton@toledofreepress.com Tom Konecny, Associate Editor tkonecny@toledofreepress.com Jeff McGinnis, Pop Culture Editor PopGoesJeff@gmail.com

ADVERTISING SALES John McNamara, Sales Manager jmcnamara@toledofreepress.com • (216) 406-6384 Renee Bergmooser, Senior Sales Representative rbergmooser@toledofreepress.com • (419) 266-0254 Chick Reid, Sales Representative creid@toledofreepress.com • (419) 705-5396 Andrea Szymanski, Sales Representative aszymanski@toledofreepress.com • (419) 479-8922

Michael S. Miller, Editor in Chief mmiller@toledofreepress.com

ADMINISTRATION Pam Burson, Business Manager pburson@toledofreepress.com

STAFF WRITERS news@toledofreepress.com Brandi Barhite • Jim Beard • Jay Hathaway

DISTRIBUTION (419) 241-1700, Ext. 234 tpounds@toledofreepress.com

Chris Kozak, Staff Writer Emeritus • Lisa Renee Ward, Staff Writer Emeritus

PRODUCTION Christie Materni, Photographer

Vicki L. Kroll • Matt Liasse • Duane Ramsey

COPY EDITORS/PROOFREADERS Darcy Irons, Marisha Pietrowski, Gary Varney

Toledo Free Press is published every Sunday by Toledo Free Press, LLC, 605 Monroe St., Toledo, OH 43604. Subscription rate: $100 /year. Reproduction or use of editorial or graphic content in any manner without permission is strictly prohibited. Copyright 2014, all rights reserved. Publication of advertisements does not imply endorsement of advertisers’ goods or services.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Toledo Pride offers thanks

To the editor,

n behalf of the entire Toledo Pride committee and its volunteers, we would like to extend a huge thank you to the Toledo Free Press staff. As the official media sponsor for the past four years, Toledo Free Press has been instrumental as the event has grown leaps and bounds along with its allied support for the local LGBT community. The special 24-page Pride Guide insert was totally amazing, packed with so much news, information and pictures. It was by far the best pre-coverage the event received. Beyond the Toledo Pride event once a year, we would also like to thank you for all the feature stories and coverage you give LGBT issues and events all year long. Toledo is currently without a LGBT magazine and you are the voice for our community. We stand proud with Toledo Free Press and thank you for the continued support and dedication in reaching equality for all LGBT people. Thank you! O Rick Cornett • Lexi Staples, Deanna Eff • Nicole Hayman, Kelly Heuss • Nicole Khoury, Angela MUnoz • Brent Rabie, MANDISA Sherife-Kekulah • Brian Sniegoecki, Lenny Sniegoecki • Honnie Staples, Phillipe Taylor • Torie Thorne, Sherry Tripepi • Justin VEIgel

August 31, 2014

A Toledo tradition since 2005 ToledoFreePress.com n BAUMHOWER CONTINUED FROM 3 Sandy soon recognized the familiar face of an officer she had not seen in years. Officer Otto Rectenwald, a 19year veteran of TPD, had met Tyler and his mom about eight years earlier when he was a school resource officer. After a quick embrace, Officer Rectenwald reached not for his firearm, not for a blank citation, but rather his wallet. He asked a confused Sandy to put out her hand; as she did, he placed $150 in cash in it and said, “I know you are going to replace Tyler’s phone. I would like to instead.” Instant tears rained down a mother’s face. A few seconds later, Tyler was dropped off by his bus after a long day of creating art. Equally confused by both the patrol car in the driveway and his mom’s tears, Tyler was soon reunited with an old acquaintance and some good news. Sandy showed Tyler the money and told her son why the officer was there. “Tyler started crying and hugged Officer Otto at least 50 times,” his mom said, choking up as she recalled the moment. When Rectenwald read Sandy’s Facebook post, he realized how important this cellphone was to this young man, how affected he was by its disappearance and the strain $150 can cause a family. The man who swore an oath to “protect and serve” decided to

photo from toledo police department facebook page

Opinion

Tyler Wiley and Officer Otto Rectenwald.

do something above and beyond the call of duty that day. Overwhelmed by this random act of kindness, Tyler’s mom messaged TPD’s Facebook account, shared the story and attached the above photo. The humble officer wasn’t looking for any attention. Zero tweets were sent; he got back in his cruiser and proceeded to the next call. Rectenwald, whose job is often filled with life’s darkest moments, saw an opportunity to right a wrong, so he did. He never thought his good deed would go public, he was just doing what Toledoans and cops do best: picking somebody up when circumstances have knocked them down. Mission accomplished.

I was able to connect with Sandy via telephone and she shared the heartwarming events of that day. “I’ve been protecting Tyler from society for 22 years. Then someone in society does something like this. This instantly restored my faith in humanity.” Rectenwald pulled a lot more than $150 in cash from his back pocket, he pulled out love from his heart and handed it to a deserving family at the time they needed it the most. Thank you Officer Otto Rectenwald for not only being a good cop, but for being a better person. O Jeremy Baumhower can be reached at jeremytheproducer@icloud.com or on Twitter @jeremytheproduc.

ToledoFreePress.com

What’s for Dinner This Week?

meat

Miller Amish Split Chicken Breast

179

lb.

WCM Crusty French Baguette 16 oz. 2/$6

lb.

Fresh Live Mussels $3.99/ lb. WCM Cajun Crab Dip $6.99/ lb.

Fresh Cauliflower

PRoduce

GRoceRY

Fresh Hake Fillets from Georges Bank, Mass.

2 $5

USDA CHOICE Angus Boneless Rib Eye Steaks $ 9.99 lb.

Fresh U10 Sea Scallops from Foley Fish Company $ 24.99 lb.

for

2 $6 for

Kind Strong Snack Bars 1.6 oz. 4/$5 or $15 Case Maya Kaimal Indian Cooking Sauces 12.5 oz. $4.49 ea.

Honey Nut Cheerios, Kix, Lucky Charms or Wheaties 12-17 oz.

299

ea.

Local! Hertzfeld Large Eggs 1 Dozen.

5 $5 for

Limit 5 please

Yoplait Greek Yogurt 5.3 oz. 10/$10 Silk Almond, Soy or Coconut Non-Dairy Beverage 64 oz. $2.99 ea.

“Sliced to Order” Horseradish Cheddar Cheese $5.99/ lb. Cool & Refreshing! WCM In-House Made Cucumber Salad $3.99/ lb.

Gala Apples from MacQueen’s Orchard $ 1.49 lb.

Ready to Eat!

WCM In-House Made Meatloaf $ 4.99 lb.

WCM Cookies & Cream Cake 8 in.

799

Breyer’s Ice Cream 1.5 qt.

fRoZeN

Green Line Green Beans 12 oz. 2/$5

ea.

2 $7 for

Hot, Lean or Croissant Pockets 2-4 ct. 3/$5 Ore-Ida Frozen Potatoes 19-32 oz. 2/$5

sNacKs

delIcatesseN BaKeRY

“Sliced to Order” Thumann’s Rare Roast Beef lb.

Sweet Deal! Terra Sweet Chips 5.5-6 oz.

2 $6 for

Thomas Fogarty 2009 Merlot 750 ml. $19.99 ea. Save $40.00 NoCo 2011 Chardonnay 750 ml. $12.99 ea. Save $5.00

Bugles or Chex Mix Snacks 6.25-8.75 oz. 2/$4 Ruffles or Doritos Chips 7.5-11 oz. 2/$5

Fresh Baked!

WCM Pumpkin Pies 10 in. $ 6.99 ea.

Ballreich’s Sweet Potato 6 oz. or Marcelled Potato Chips 1 lb.

Buy One, Get One FREE!

laRGe selectIoN of GluteN-fRee Items

www.waltchurchillsmarket.com

Facebook @ waltchurchillsmarket » Twitter @ waltchurchills

Effective 09/02/14-09/07/14 » We reserve the right to limit quantities. No sales to vendors. » Not responsible for pictorial or typographical errors.

BeVeRaGes

WINe & BeeR

WCM Pumpkin or Apple Spice Cake Donuts $6.99 Dozen WCM Assorted Muffins 4 ct. $4.99 pkg. Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light 12 pk. cans or 12 pk. bottles. $10.49 ea.

Capri Sun Juice Pouches 10 ct. 3/$5

Green Mountain or Tully’s Coffee K-Cups 12 ct. $6.99 ea. Green Giant Canned Vegetables 14.5-15.25 oz. 69¢ ea.

Red, White or Black Seedless Grapes $1.88/ lb. Idaho Baking Potatoes 5 lb. bag 2/$4

1099

Tony Packo’s Pickles, Peppers or Tomatoes 24 oz.

ALL NATURAL Chemical Free!

daIRY

seafood

ALL NATURAL Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast $2.69/ lb. USDA CHOICE Angus Boneless Chuck Roast $4.49/ lb.

Opinion

A Toledo tradition since 2005

sPecIaltY foods

August 31, 2014

Gatorade Sports Drink 20 oz. 8 pk.

499

ea.

Pepsi Cola Products 12 oz. 12 pk., 24 oz. 6 pk. or 12 oz. 8 pk. 3/$13 Coca Cola Products 12 oz. 8 pk. or 7.5 oz. 8 pk. 4/$10

Local Heroes

A Toledo tradition since 2005 ToledoFreePress.com

August 31, 2014

By Sarah Ottney

TOLEDO FREE PRESS MANAGING EDITOR sottney@toledofreepress.com

Firefighters and police officers often say they’re part of a family or brotherhood, but for many area first responders that’s literally the case. Twin brothers Michael and Alfred Segura often saw each other on the job — Michael fighting a fire and Alfred directing traffic around the blaze. Both are now retired, Michael from Toledo Fire & Rescue Department (TFD) and Alfred from Toledo Police Department (TPD). Younger brother Anthony Segura is currently a Toledo firefighter along with Michael’s son Lt. Greg Segura of Grand Rapids, Ohio. “As a kid you just think it’s the coolest thing,” Greg said. “As I got older, into my teen years, I really started to get an appreciation for what he does. I thought it was a great career he had chosen and I wanted to follow in the same path.” Not surprisingly, family gatherings are full of “shop talk.” “A lot of firefighters will tell you this is the greatest job in the world,” Greg said. “It’s not for everybody, but when it’s your family and you’re

talking with someone who has an understanding about what a fantastic job it is, it’s like, ‘I’m in, I want it, I’m sold.’” Greg is currently stationed at the newly renovated Station No. 3 in North Toledo, near where he grew up. “I used to wander into this station as a kid, walking to and from my elementary school,” Greg said. “I’d walk in and say, ‘Hey, my dad’s a fireman, too.’” Greg laughed when asked if his dad was excited when he joined TFD. “I was told stories that he was walking around the station almost singing and dancing,” Greg said. “He told me one of the proudest days he’s ever had was when I got promoted to lieutenant.” For years, father and son worked at different stations but on the same shift and would often see each other at fires. For a while, they served on the same rig. “We were working side by side, which was really neat,” Greg said. “It’s just a huge honor, it really is,” he said of the legacy. “You get the stories when you come on the job and your dad has already paved the way. You start to think, ‘I got big shoes to fill, I better step up and do something.’ It’s been more than well worth it.” n FAMILY CONTINUES ON 7

Toledo Free Press photo AND COVER PHOTO by CHRISTIE MATERNI

Service all in the family for many local first responders

n TOLEDO FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT’S BATTALION CHIEF MIKE NICELY (TOP LEFT), PVT. JENNIFER HILL, PVT. DAVID FERGUSON, LT. MATT VIERTLBECK, RETIRED ASST. CHIEF ROBERT SCHWANZL (BOTTOM LEFT), TOLEDO POLICE OFFICER KELLIE KENNEY, LT. GREG SEGURA AND PVT. ROSS LEWANDOWSKI ARE JUST A FEW OF THE SECOND- AND THIRD-GENERATION FIRST RESPONDERS IN TOLEDO.

It’s Like Having Front Row Seats For The Best Show In Town See the best fall color in your Metroparks. Pick up or download an Autumn Adventure brochure and walk at least eight trails. Free t-shirts go to the first 50 people who turn in their completed forms. (T-shirts also available for $14.) Walk on your own or register for a guided walk with a naturalist at MetroparksToledo.com. See you on the trail! UPCOMING EVENTS Autumn Adventure: Wild Times History Paddle

Autumn Adventure: Bike and Bird

Enjoy a 3-mile paddle around one of northwest Ohio’s naturally wild islands as you learn about some of the wild times in the history of Ft. Miamis, Audubon Islands and Orleans Park. Participants must be 12 or older. All minors must be in the same canoe as their legal guardian. Two people per canoe. Participants should wear clothes that can get wet and bring sunscreen, bug spray and water. Saturday, September 6, Noon to 2:30 p.m. Fort Miamis Metropark, 1868 River Road, Maumee, OH Fee: $9 (Metroparks Members $7) | Reservations

Pedal to some of Oak Opening’s best bird spots during prime time hawk migration. Ages 10 and up. Includes some road riding. Please bring a bicycle suited for gravel trails, helmet (required), and water to drink. Sunday, September 14, 1 to 3 p.m. Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center parking lot Free | Reservations

MetroparksToledo.com

August 31, 2014

ToledoFreePress.com

n FAMILY CONTINUED FROM 6

‘Proudest day’

Wayne Hartford has been with TFD for 30 years. His son Chris Hartford joined last year and is also a volunteer firefighter for Perrysburg Township. “This is the greatest job in the world,” Wayne said. “Every day is different. The time off and benefits are great for families. You come into work every day and your office is a big, red fire truck with lights and sirens. It’s kind of exciting.”

Wayne said he never pressured his kids to join, but it means a lot to him that Chris chose to. “Besides my children being born and getting married, it was probably the proudest day of my life,” Wayne said. “[Fellow firefighters] will say to me, ‘He’s a good kid’ or ‘He’s a good worker.’ That means more to me than anything else, to have the acceptance of my brothers in blue about him. That’s huge.” Chris said he feels “privileged” to follow in his dad’s footsteps.

“It means a great deal to me,” he said. “It’s something I’ve always looked forward to and now I’m finally able to do it.” However, it means Wayne’s wife has a “double worry” now that their son is on the job, he said. “She knows we’re going to do what we can to be safe and be careful, but things happen. That’s just our job,” Wayne said. “[With Chris] I usually end all our phone conversations with ‘Be safe’ or ‘Be careful,’ and I know that he will be. He’s got a good head on his shoulders. But it’s always in the back of

Catholic Charities

100th

Anniversary Gala

Local Heroes

A Toledo tradition since 2005

YEARS

of helping others

my mind, absolutely.” Father and son agree the job has brought them closer. “I really think we’ve become friend’s, not just father and son,” Wayne said.

Father’s instinct

Firefighter Lt. Tom Viertlbeck of Toledo said worrying about your kids is just part of being a father. His sons, Lt. Matt Viertlbeck of Whitehouse and Pvt. Andy Viertlbeck of Temperance, are also firefighters. “It’s kind of fun to work together with your son,” Tom said. “We’ll be on runs and they’ll say, ‘Hey Dad.’ The first time Matt did it, it took me a step back, like, ‘Hey, my son’s really on the job.’ “I felt honored they would follow in my footsteps on the fire department. It’s a very rewarding job, a very challenging job, a great career.” It can also be dangerous. Tom once broke his leg falling through an attic floor. In 2005, Matt was en route to a fire Tom was at when a vehicle collided with the truck, injuring four firefighters, including Matt. “They know how dangerous the job is and they are pretty cautious,” Tom said. “I think it’s just a father’s instinct to worry about them, especially in this profession.”

Father’s daughter

ther, John Leopold, who retired in 2008 after 33 years with TFD, were the first father/daughter pair on the department and Hill was the first secondgeneration firefighter/paramedic. “I remember my dad coming home and I always wanted to hear about his runs, but I didn’t think about doing it myself until later,” Hill said. Her great-grandfather, Clarence Ehrsam, was also a Toledo firefighter. She said it can help to follow family members on the job. “It breaks down barriers and makes it easier to meet people. They’ll say, ‘Oh, I know your dad.’ It’s a conversation starter, but you still have to find your own way,” Hill said.

Family business

Battalion Chief Mike Nicely of Sylvania didn’t always want to be a firefighter like his dad, retired Capt. Pat Nicely of Delta. He joined the Army instead and intended to go into teaching. “Being in the Army woke up an adventurous spirit I didn’t have before,” Mike said. “We call ourselves legacies. It’s like getting in the family business.” Pat said his most memorable fire was the Willis Day Business Park fire of 1985. He and his crew were on the roof when they noticed it starting to crack. They got off just before it collapsed.

Jenny Hill of Waterville and her fa-

n FAMILY CONTINUES ON 8

An Evening with

Lou Holtz

Thursday, Sept. 18 – 6:30 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg, Ohio Presented by:

Many thanks to our Centennial Sponsors:

Tickets are $150 per person Call Michelle: 419-244-6711, ext. 214 Order tickets online at www.catholiccharitiesnwo.org/gala

Limited seating available!

Get your tickets today!

The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce was named Chamber of the Year at the 100th annual American Chamber of Commerce Executives Conference in Cincinnati on Aug. 13. The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce serves a membership of more than 2,300 businesses. This is the third win for the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce this decade.

Congratulations! From your friends at

605 Monroe Street, Toledo • 419.241.1700 www.toledofreepress.com

Local Heroes

n FAMILY CONTINUED FROM 7 “I never worried about him as a kid because dads are indestructible, but I know my mom worried,” Mike said. “By the time I got on he was an officer, which is still dangerous but the probability goes down, and besides he was damn good at what he did.” Pat was a drill instructor for Mike’s training and Mike directed Pat’s last fire. “My last day on the job, he was filling in as a paramedic and it just so happened that his life squad was there before my engine and he directed my last fire, so that was kind of neat,” Pat said. Pat said many firefighters don’t talk about their jobs with nonfirefighters, even family members. Even among fellow firefighters, there are some things many don’t talk about. “I feel kind of embarrassed talking about things I’ve done,” Pat said. “I brought out three people in my career. Other than just saying that, I’ve never said that to anybody else. Two survived and one didn’t. You just happen to be there at the right place at the right time.”

Cop’s kids

Toledo Police Deputy Chief Don Kenney Jr. has been on the job more than 30 years. His father, Don Kenney Sr., was a Toledo firefighter. “I enjoy the camaraderie, the overall feeling you are doing something good

A Toledo tradition since 2005 ToledoFreePress.com

for the whole of society,” Kenney Jr. said. “Just knowing you’re out there keeping people safe makes you feel good.” Kenney Jr. is the father of two Toledo police officers, his son Sgt. Erik Kenney and his daughter Kellie Kenney, but talks about everyone in the department as if they were his children. “It makes me proud these young men and women are doing this,” Kenney Jr. said. “They are doing a fantastic job day in and day out to keep people safe. We’ve got a pretty great city to live in thanks to the safety forces.” Kenney Jr. said he gives his kids the same advice he gives every police officer. “Always give 100 percent of yourself so when you go home you can look yourself in the mirror,” Kenney Jr. said. “You’re not always going to be patted on the back for the good things you do. You have to do it because it’s the right thing to do.” Erik said he tries to follow his dad’s advice to treat everyone with respect. “Sometimes you don’t get that returned but as long as you can say you treated somebody fairly it lets you sleep well at night,” he said. Erik’s wife, Rebecca, is a Toledo police detective. They met on the job and have been married for five years. “We worked on the same crew and one day we stopped a car that had two guys in it. I got my guy out and hand-

cuffed. The guy on her side took off running and she started after him. “I told her to take the guy with the handcuffs, that I’d catch him. That didn’t go over well,” he said, chuckling. “So that’s when we knew.” For safety reasons, police officers rarely work closely with family, Erik said. “They are pretty strict about that. For the most part, they keep families from working directly together and for each other,” he said. “I always monitor both channels while Erik is working so I can hear what calls he’s going to and what he’s up to,” Kellie said. “I keep close tabs on him. If he gets into a foot or vehicle pursuit I do get more nervous, but I know that he is a safe officer and we all look out for each other. “We always send each other texts when one of us gets a felony arrest. I usually receive a lot more texts than I send.” Working holidays, weekends and midnights is something all rookies do, sometimes for years, Kenney Jr. said. “There is a sacrifice in time with family on this job,” Kenney Jr. said. “When my phone rings in the middle of the night, it’s work and it’s nothing good. And it rings quite a bit. You just get used to it and know going in it’s part of your job.” n FAMILY CONTINUES ON 9

August 31, 2014

Toledo Free Press photo by CHRISTIE MATERNI

n TOLEDO POLICE DEPUTY CHIEF DON KENNEY JR. WITH DAUGHTER KELLIE KENNEY. SON SGT. ERIK KENNEY IS ALSO A TOLEDO POLICE OFFICER AND ERIK’S WIFE REBECCA IS A TOLEDO POLICE DETECTIVE. KENNEY JR.’S LATE FATHER DON KENNEY SR. WAS A TOLEDO FIREFIGHTER.

Work Ready Lucas County Are you work ready? Get certified today. Employers need workers with the skills necessary to learn new jobs and Work Ready Lucas County certifies your skills and adds another tool to your job search toolbox. Prove that you have the skills needed for the job. The National Career Readiness Certificate, issued by ACT, is a portable, evidence-based credential that certifies essential skills needed for workplace success. Getting started is free and easy. Visit our website or call OhioMeansJobs Lucas County at 419-213-JOBS (5627) and ask about Work Ready Lucas County.

Job Search Skills Workshops Career Exploration Career Counseling Short Term Training Opportunities Job Matching and Referrals

Employers across the country report that they are often overwhelmed by stacks of applications for only a handful of open positions. Sifting through these applications is time-consuming and inefficient. Employers need a way to quickly pinpoint individuals with essential, verifiable workplace skills. That’s why they’re asking applicants to earn a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC). Signing up is easy and free for employers. Go online today or call 419-213-6300 and ask how your company can participate in Work Ready Lucas County.

Lucas County Department of Planning and Development Services For Workers

Is your business struggling to fill key positions?

Services For Businesses Strategic Planning Assistance Financial Analysis and Consultation Workforce Recruiting and Training Business Expansion and Retention Permit and Regulation Assistance

A Decade of Success in the Community Since opening in 2004, OhioMeansJobs Lucas County, originally known as The Source, has welcomed more than 350,000 people. Our team has conducted a quarter-million job searches, posted more than 12,500 jobs for thousands of local employers, and helped many companies with programs designed to offset a portion of the costs related to hiring new workers.

1301 Monroe Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604 419-213-JOBS (5627) http://ohiomeansjobs.com/lucas

Lucas County

August 31, 2014

ToledoFreePress.com

n FAMILY CONTINUED FROM 8 “My dad is more than 60 years old with the heart of a young street cop,” Kellie said. “To this day, he is still out going to calls with patrolmen and coming in on Friday nights and holidays because his patrolmen have to. This past Thanksgiving, he finished eating and got up to put on his uniform. I asked what he was doing and he said, ‘I’m going to spend Thanksgiving on the street.’ And he did.” It’s a job all three Kenneys love. “I am unbelievably proud to serve behind my grandfather, dad and brother in public service. I don’t believe I would be a police officer anywhere but Toledo; this is where my entire family has served. My dad is the hardest-working man I have ever met and I have so much respect for him.”

Five generations

Retired Assistant Chief Robert Schwanzl has a teenage grandson considering the fire service. If he joins

TFD, he would represent the family’s fifth generation of Toledo firefighters. Schwanzl’s grandfather, Frank Schwanzl, joined TFD in 1900 when rigs were still pulled by horses. His uncle, James Hays, joined during the Great Depression. Schwanzl retired in 1998 after 40 years of service. His son Joe retired last year. “My two proudest moments were when [Joe] was sworn in and when he got promoted,” Schwanzl said. As assistant chief, Schwanzl was often called away from family functions. “If you had to go, you had to go. It didn’t matter,” he said. “I got up from the dinner table a number of times when we had a house full of company.” Schwanzl paused when asked if he ever worried about his son. “Every now and then you might have a little heartburn over what you hear over the radio or what you see going on, but I don’t think I ever had any real concern because I knew he could handle himself and his crew,” he said.

Downtown Toledo: An exciting place to do business For Lease

For Lease

Local Heroes

A Toledo tradition since 2005

‘Best friends’

Glenn Hill and his wife Meredith are both firefighter/paramedics. They work different shifts at the same station so one can always be home with their children. “We’re best friends,” Glenn said. “We share stories with each other all the time and it’s so cool to be able to relate.” Meredith was on the scene of the North Toledo apartment fire that killed two firefighters in January. Glenn got a text saying there were two firefighters down and CPR in progress. It wasn’t until later he realized the text was from another firefighter and not Meredith. “Had I known at the time it was him that sent that and not her, I would have freaked,” Glenn said. Meredith worked on Pvt. Stephen Machcinski, but he later died along with firefighter Pvt. James Dickman. “To have it be one of our own is something I will never get past. It’s something I think about every single day and replay it in my head,” Meredith said. “[Glenn’s] been extremely supportive. We’re just a

huge support system for each other.” They met through ambulance runs to ProMedica Toledo Hospital, where Meredith was working as a security officer while waiting to hear from TFD. “I’m always questioning him because he has 10 years experience on me,” Meredith said. “I’m always looking to him for advice.” Both wanted to be firefighters from a young age. “I always enjoyed the thought of helping somebody out. I feel like it’s my calling,” Glenn said.

‘Greatest job’

Jamie Ferguson of Toledo also always wanted to become a firefighter. “It was still that little boy fascination,” he said. “I never got it out of my system. When his son David joined, Jamie was proud. “To say it’s a rewarding job would be an understatement. It’s not for the faint of heart, but you get to make a big difference in people’s lives every day.”

Jamie now serves as public education officer, giving fire safety presentations. Once he was giving a presentation when David fell through a floor at a fire. “I knew he was OK but as a dad you just want to go be there,” Jamie said. “Now I know what my wife goes through worrying about me. There’s inherent risk in this job that you just can’t get away from. But you have to trust in the training and in making good decisions because you can’t dwell on that.” On David’s first day on the job, he worked a double fatality fire. “That was tough. But the good days far outweigh the bad days. It more than balances out,” David said. “I like being of service to my community. I’ve always told my dad I would love to make as much of an impact on the department as he has, but I know I’ll never get close. “It’s truly the greatest job in the world. My dad’s been telling me that since he got on and now that I got on I understand.” O

ØØØØ ØØØØ ØØØØ ØØØØ ØØØØ ØØØØ ØØØØ ØØØØ BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? CALL 419-297-9709 OffiCe: 419-714-8010 or 419-345-5259 AND DRiVe TODAY!

BEST CARS BEST PRICES

FREE DEMOS!

Don’t miss the fun and education at Woodcraft of Toledo!

’94 CHEVY CAMARO Red, UndeR 120k.......... $1,800 ’99 GRAND PRIX RUns GReat!............................. $1,800

811 Madison Ave. 500 Madison Ave. 420 Madison Ave.

Hylant Buidling Gardner Building Ohio Building 13,000 sq. ft. available 14,500 sq. ft. available 9,000 sq. ft. available

David Ball would like to welcome new tenants in our building and companies in downtown Toledo:

U.S Express Logistics 407 Washington St.

Concentrak

104 Summit St.

Law Office of Wittenberg, Phillips, Levy, Clarke & Tharp 420 Madison Ave - Ohio Building

Hickory Farms

811 Madison Avenue - Hylant Building

David K. Ball, President 419-466-7500 | dball@STSmgmt.com

Labor Day: We ARE Open

’02 SATURN 3dOOR, 110k........................................... $1,950

Sept. 6 • 1–2 p.m.

’02 FORD RANGER EXT/CAB 90k.................. $1,950

’02 DODGE DURANGO SLT 106k...................$2,950

’01-’03 HONDA ODYSSEY VANS CHOOse.........$2,950 ’03-’04 DODGE NEON Like new, 109k, CHOOse....$2,950

’01 FORD EXPEDITION LOaded........................$3,450 ’02 HONDA ACCORD wHite, 112k...................$3,550 ’06 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 4X4 ONLY.........$3,950

’99-’02 HONDA ACCORDS 4 tO CHOOse.....$3,950 ’05 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE..............................$4,400 ’03 F-150 SUPERCAB............................................$4,950 ’07 JEEP LIBERTY......................................................$4,950 ’05 FORD ESCAPE.....................................................$4,950 ’06 HONDA CIVIC 2dR. COUpe...........................$5,950 ’05 CADILLAC CTS siLVeR, niCe!.......................$5,950

’06 HYUNDAI GReat RUnninG CaR!....................$6,400 ’08 SATURN VUE awd..............................................$6,950

420 Madison Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43604

419-242-7500

Sept. 1 • All Day

’00 SATURN L 4dOOR, 123k...................................... $1,950

’02 PONTIAC MONTANA SE.............................. $1,950

OpEn 9-4 LAbOR DAY

CALL KJNS ENTERPRISES

419-297-9709 419-714-8010 419-345-5259

DRIVE TODAY!

7444 FREmoNT PIKE • PERRySbuRg, oH

Demo: Turning with Mini Lathes

Sept. 13 • 1–2 p.m. Demo: Types of Carving

Sept. 20 • 1–2 p.m. Demo: Festool LR32 Hole Drilling

Sept. 20 • 1–2 p.m. Demo: Upcycling – Hardware

Sept. 27 • 1–2 p.m. Demo: Bust Carving

Call our store for details. Don’t underestimate the importance of quality.

5311 Airport Hwy. Toledo, OH 43615

419.389.0560

www.stores.woodcraft.com/toledo

10 Local Heroes

Local Heroes 2014 Yearbook Inspired by our annual Military Yearbook, Toledo Free Press wanted to also honor the heroes serving here in the community as police officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, sheriff ’s deputies, highway patrol officers, volunteer firefighters and more. Perhaps it shouldn’t have come as a surprise, but many first responders we talked to were extremely humble and modest about their service. Many, especially police officers, shied away from the spotlight and declined to be interviewed or photographed. However, it was obvious

in each case how much they cared about their community and how rewarding they found their careers. Their families were not nearly as shy about calling attention to the honor they deserve and many submitted the photos you see here. We hope this small sample of the thousands of area men and women who keep us safe night and day serves as our way of saying thank you to each of you for your service, your dedication and your sacrifice.

August 31, 2014

Toledo Free Press photo by Aaron Geller

A Toledo tradition since 2005 ToledoFreePress.com

— Sarah Ottney, Managing Editor n

Capt. Mark Benadum and Capt. Mike Benadum, Brothers serving on Toledo Fire & Rescue Department.

Andrew “Andy” Iwinski Toledo Police Department

Chief Josh Drouard

Capt. Tom Samson Rossford Fire Department

Rossford Fire Department

Served in every rank: firefighter/ paramedic, lieutenant, captain, asst. fire chief and fire chief. Serving since Oct. 26, 1987.

Has served on and off the department since the 1980s, with current service since May 24, 1989.

Most senior member of the department, serving since Aug. 17, 1987. Previously served as lieutenant; now a firefighter/EMT.

Rossford Fire Department

TAKE NEXT STEP

THE

Andy Iwinski was a familiar face in Downtown Toledo, directing traffic with a semaphore for decades, including on the corner of Superior Street and Jefferson Avenue, which became known as Andy’s Corner. He joined Toledo Police in 1922 and retired in 1968 after 46 years of service. He wore Badge No. 1, representing the longest-serving member of the department. More than 1,000 people came to his retirement party. A tribute poster signed by guests was donated to the Toledo Police Museum by his family. “He was very popular,” said daughter Evelyn Nowak. “He was the oldfashioned kind who helped old women across the streets. He taught us kids to be servants because that was what he was, a servant to the people.” He died in 1971 at age 71.

If you’ve thought about becoming a foster parent, it’s time to take the next step. Becoming a foster parent starts with asking questions and getting accurate information.

Matt Giles Sr.

Sign up now for our next training classes: Tues./Thurs. evenings: Sept. 2 – Oct. 9, 6 – 9 p.m. Saturdays: Sept. 20 – Oct. 25, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Classes are held at the LCCS training center, 705 Adams St., in downtown Toledo.

Talk to your family about fostering...and then register for the free training program. In exchange for providing a caring home to a child, you might find yourself with the next video football champion (or scientist).

The Toledo Police Patrolman’s Association wishes to thank all the men and women who comprise our safety forces.

You are all heroes.

We’ll provide the free training and resources you need to become a foster parent, along with ongoing financial and other supports to help your family welcome a new member. To learn more, call 419-213-3336, visit us online at www.lucaskids.net or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/LucasCountyChildrenServices.

August 31, 2014

ToledoFreePress.com

Local Heroes 11

A Toledo tradition since 2005

Rudy Hanzel

Firefighter/paramedic with Allen-Clay Joint Fire District Always my hero! Love, Mandy

n Members of Toledo FIRE STATION 4 — or as they call themselves the “Fantastic Four” — From left, Lt. Bruce Cook, Pvt. John Harmon, Pvt. James White, Pvt. Eric Sherman, BATTALION Chief Tim Clapp, Capt. Luke Harman, Pvt. Mike Pelechaty, Pvt. T.J. Romijn.

William George Milliere

Sylvania Fire Department (Retired)

Ralph Green

Thank you for serving our community Dad. Your loving wife Judy; children Anne & Jim Valerio, Amy & Mike Pettit, Andy & Paulette Milliere, Abby & Andy Blakely; grandchildren Alex, Hans & Chad, Drew & Nicole, Jordon & Mallory, Jeffery, Jillian, Andrew, Autumn, Austin

Lucas County Sheriff’s Office Has been a dedicated officer since 1988 with the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office. He retires on Aug. 31. Good luck.

Pvt. Harold Simms

Toledo Fire & Rescue Department, Station No. 4

A DEAL FOR SENIOR STARS $

8.99 * BUFFET

11AM-9PM TUESDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

7 7 7 Ho l l y wood B lvd. H To l edo, O H 4 36 0 5 ho l l y woodto l edo.com *Tax and gratuity not included. Not valid with any other offers. Exclusions may apply. Must be 55 years or older. Must have a Marquee Rewards card and valid government issued photo ID to claim any offer. Offer is non-transferable and valid only at Hollywood Casino Toledo. Not valid for participants in the Voluntary Exclusion Program. Management may change or cancel any offer or promotion at any time without notice.

G A M B L I N G

P R O B L E M ?

C A L L

1 - 8 0 0 - 5 8 9 - 9 9 6 6.

Holly woodToledo

Come enjoy a delicious deal just for senior stars – Marquee Rewards ® members 55+ can dine at the Epic Buffet for just $8.99* all day long!

12 Local Heroes

August 31, 2014

Photo Courtesy The Town Center at Levis Commons

A Toledo tradition since 2005 ToledoFreePress.com

n A Lucas County Sheriff’s deputy fingerprints a child at The Town Center at Levis Commons’ Fall Festival.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

21ST ANNUAL NORTHWEST OHIO–TOLEDO SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE

Local Presenting Sponsor

PLATINUM

PINK RIBBON

GOLD

Special thanks to

for their sponsorship support.

ToledoFreePress.com

Firefighters Mass The eighth annual Firefighters Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Sept. 14 at the Historic Church of St. Patrick, 130 Avondale Ave. Monsignor Christopher Vasko will celebrate the Mass. All area firefighters and their families are invited to attend Mass and brunch at The Blarney Irish Pub, 601 Monroe St., immediately fol-

Local Heroes 13

A Toledo tradition since 2005

lowing. The first Mass honoring firefighters was held in 2007 when Father Dennis Hartigan dedicated the church to firefighters whom he credited with saving the church from a 1980 fire caused by a lightening strike. The church now contains an altar shrine (left) dedicated to St. Florian, the patron saint of firefighters.

Toledo Free Press photo by Sarah Ottney

August 31, 2014

n From left, Oregon Fire Department firefighter Tom Baker; Josh Ellis, 16, son of firefighter Mark Ellis; and Assistant District Chief Paul Limmer fill water jugs for area residents during Toledo’s water emergency Aug. 3. Oregon has its own water plant and its water remained safe to drink.

A Policeman’s Prayer Lord, I ask for courage; Courage to face and conquer my own fears… Courage to take me where others will not go. I ask for strength; Strength of body to protect others… Strength of spirit to lead others. I ask for dedication; Dedication to do my job and do it well… Dedication to my community and to keep it safe. Give me, Lord, concern; For all those who trust me… And compassion for those who need me. And, please, Lord, through it all; be at my side. Dedicated to the brave men and women who so selflessly serve the City of Sylvania.

SHERIFF JOHN THARP AND STAFF SALUTE OUR LOCAL HEROES! Your dedication and service to our community, as well as our country, is greatly appreciated!

Building With Integrity Since 1948

General Contracting Construction Management Design/Build

Mosser Construction Proudly Salutes the Brave Men and Women of Our Police, Fire and Rescue Departments

Fremont (419) 334-3801

www.mosserconstruction.com

Maumee (419) 861-5100

Toledo Free Press photo by Christie Materni

14 Local Heroes

A Toledo tradition since 2005 ToledoFreePress.com

August 31, 2014

Come check out our Amazing Bar & American Bistro Cuisine Live Entertainment Thursday-Saturday

Thursday: Happy Hour Priscilla Fletcher Lucas County Sheriff’s Office

Lt. Kari Gonzalez AND Battalion Chief Orlando Gonzalez, husband and wife serving on Toledo Fire & Rescue Department.

Priscilla Fletcher has worked at the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office for 17 years. We are proud of you, Latoya, Keith, Isaac, Cherice, Darrell, your family.

Det. Keith T. Dressel

Toledo Police Department

Deputy Chief Jim Rodriguez Perrysburg Township Fire Department

Thank you to all the men and women who put their lives at risk every day to save others! And a big thank you to this guy right here, who truly is a hero! I’m proud to call you my Cootie! Love, Mandy

Detective Keith Dressel was born March 28, 1971, at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital. He joined Toledo Police Department on Dec. 10, 1993, where he was promoted to vice/narcotics unit 812. His end of watch was Feb. 21, 2007, when he was fatally shot in the line of duty. His number was retired. An annual memorial motorcycle ride was established in his honor, which provides a scholarship at Owens Community College each year. An annual blood drive is also held each Feb. 21. He is missed and loved by his family.

The Board of Lucas County Commissioners Carol Contrada, Tina Skeldon Wozniak & Pete Gerken Proudly salute the many brave public servants who work every day to make our community a safer place. Thank you, local heroes, for your courageous service and dedication to Lucas County and Northwest Ohio!

3-Close, Live Music 8-11

Wednesdays Martini Night Thursdays NOW OPEN! All Night Happy Hour LOF T 44 610 Monroe St.

(Steps from Fifth Third Field and Huntington Center)

419-725-0044

www.tablefortyfour.com

EVENT SPACE

August 31, 2014

ToledoFreePress.com

Local Heroes 15

A Toledo tradition since 2005

Cedar Point offers discount

Josh Maddox

First-responders, including firefighters, police officers and EMTs, can save $17 off one-day regular admission to Cedar Point through Sept. 1. The offer is available only at the park ticket windows and a valid work ID must be shown to receive the discount.

Frenchtown Fire Department Josh has served full time in the fire service for 13 years. We love our hero! Love, Your wife and children

Tom Gates

Pvt. James Michael Moseby

Portage Fire District

Toledo Fire & Rescue Department

Thank you for all that you do! Love, your friends

We love you and are so proud of you.

William Miscannon

Toledo Police Department William Miscannon’s end of watch was Sept. 18, 1970. He was shot while eating with his partner, Walter Shaw, in their paddy wagon. No one has been convicted of the crime. A scholarship fund at Owens Community College is named The Officer William Miscannon Scholarship Fund in Memory of Detective Keith Dressel. “I appreciate that dad is still remembered and honored,” said his daughter Diane Miscannon. “I am always glad to chat with someone who knew dad, as I was 10 when he was murdered and don’t have too many personal memories of him. Gone but not forgotten. Lest we forget. Justice delayed is justice denied.”

Premium Comedy, Great Food and the Best in Live Music Get your tickets now – Shows will sell out!

speciAl enGAGeMenT

Levis Commons Perrysburg, OH

419-931-3474

TAylor WilliAMson sept. 5th-7th

speciAl enGAGeMenT

Vince Morris

sept. 11th-14th

Aries speArs

Photo Courtesy The Town Center at Levis Commons

Ask About Vip seAting

sept. 18th-21st

www.toledofunnybone.com • save Time ... Buy online!

n PERRYSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREFIGHTERS WITH SPARKY THE FIRE SAFETY DOG AT THE MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER 5K AT LEVIS COMMONS.

16 Local Heroes

Chris Hartford and Wayne Hartford Father and son serving with Toledo Fire & Rescue.

A Toledo tradition since 2005 ToledoFreePress.com

August 31, 2014

We thank We Wethank thank you for you you your for forhardwork, your yourhardwork, hardwork, dedication dedication dedication and commitment and andcommitment commitment to to to our community! our ourcommunity! community!

Battalion Chief MICHAEL Nicely and CAPT. Pat Nicely Father (retired) and son serving with Toledo Fire & Rescue.

Toledo Free Press photos by Christie Materni

Pat’s cousin Greg Yingling is also a Toledo firefighter and his niece Lt. Kelly Russell is a Toledo Police officer.

FeaturingFeaturing Featuring the ALL NEW the theALL 2015 ALLNEW NEW Chrysler 2015 2015200 Chrysler Chrysler200 200

For over 50For For years, over over Grogan’s 50 50years, years, Towne Grogan’s Grogan’s Chrysler Towne Towne Jeep Chrysler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Jeep Ram Dodge DodgeRam Ram has offeredhas has exceptional offered offeredexceptional exceptional service, unbeatable service, service,unbeatable unbeatable specials and specials specials the and andthe the latest selections latest latestselections ofselections new Chrysler, ofofnew new Jeep, Chrysler, Chrysler, Dodge Jeep, Jeep, andDodge Dodge Ram and andRam Ram vehicles tovehicles NW vehicles Ohiototo and NW NWSouthest Ohio Ohioand and Michigan. Southest SouthestMichigan. Michigan.

n Toledo Police Sgt. Mack Collins is director of the Toledo-LUCAS COUNTY Police Athletic League, which offers boxing, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, Lego club and academic tutoring. FOR MORE INFORMATION: (419) 266-9297, pal2150@yahoo.com or toledopal.com.

6100 TELEGRAPH RD • 419-476-0761 RD RD• •419-476-0761 419-476-0761 • GROGANSTOWNE.COM • •GROGANSTOWNE.COM GROGANSTOWNE.COM 6100 N. TELEGRAPH 6100N.N.TELEGRAPH

August 31, 2014

ToledoFreePress.com

Local Heroes 17

A Toledo tradition since 2005

FOR THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!

GREEK AMERICAN

festival

STEPHEN Machcinski

September 5, 6 & 7 • www.ToledoGreekFest.com Sponsored by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Summit and Cherry Streets

Support Your LocaL reStaurantS

“We are your neighbors, friends and family. Our kids play together.We listen when you are sad, mad and happy — and when you are hungry, we feed you and your family the food that we made with our own two hands.When you are thirsty, we are the first to sit and share a pint and laugh along with you or just offer company. And at the end of the day, we watch the same sunset from the same view.We are local.” – Tony Bilancini, Owner of Swig Restaurant

Loma Linda A Toledo Tradition. 5228 Monroe Street ~ Spring Meadows ~ 26555 N. Dixie

MANHATTAN’S

...got gyros?

BEST Gyros & Greek Salads In Town Since 1972

6945 W. Central Ave ~ 5228 ~ 26555 N. Dixie, Perrysburg

, Perrysburg ~ 12407 Airport Hwy., Swanton ~ 6605 Lewis Ave. ~

Black Pearl

1/2 off breakfast at Charlies on Monroe

Visit us on the web for coupons www.charliesoftoledo.com

JAMES Dickman

Last Alarm Jan. 26, 2014

In tribute to fallen firefighters There are many local heroes I could name in our bright city of Toledo, but two immediately come to mind. I would like to recognize Steve Machcinski and Jamie Dickman — two heroes who will forever be embedded in our hearts, two heroes who gave the absolute ultimate sacrifice, two fireGina M. fighters, sons, fathers and uncles who can never be recognized enough. When all are running away from danger, it is our call of duty, as firefighters, to run toward it. To protect and serve the citizens of our great city. Steve and Jamie gave their lives selflessly and courageously. It is my prayer that they and their families will always be remembered, never to be forgotten, and that the sisters and brothers on the Toledo Fire & Rescue

Department will have a strongerthan-ever bond that will only increase in strength and unity. God bless Steve, Jamie and their families. God bless the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department. The Women of Courage continue to move forward in recognizing diversity and embracing equality for all. One of our many Shubeta goals is to create a quarterly open forum for women to express ideas, share professional information and address any areas of concern. T-shirts and patches, which support the Toledo Firefighters Museum, can be ordered via email at womenofcouragetoledofire@yahoo.com. Gina M. Shubeta, a Toledo firefighter since 2001, is one of the organizers of Women of Courage.

5228 Monroe Street ~ Spring Meadows ~ 6945 Central Ave ~

NOW’S THE TIME TO BUY! Let me represent you on your sale or purchase

5227 Carlingfort Beautiful 5+ Bed 3+ Bath Spacious Rooms Sylvania Schools $234,900 4419 Dogwood 4 Bed 2 Bath Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Sylvania Twp. Ranch $224,900 1527 Eaglebrook

Fabulous 3 Bed 3 Bath Villa-Ravine Setting

$197,500

3152 Van Fleet Pkwy Phenomenal Sylvania Twp 3 Bed 2 Bath Huge Garage 3 Lots $155,000 1608 Cherrylawn Near UTMC Crossgates 4 Bed 2 Bath Move Right In! REDUCED $145,000

Melissa Southey Insurance 7015 Angola Rd. Holland, OH 43528 419.491.0267 • 419.491.0430 HOME • AUTO • LIFE • BUSINESS Call for a free quote. Mention Toledo Free Press and be entered into a drawing for a $50 gas card.

Rob Ludeman

419-290-0201 419-866-8888

3506 Oakway

Fabulous Bevery 3 Bed 1 1/2 Bath WOW Kitchen NOW $127,900

3038 Dorian Beverly 4 Bed 1 1/12 Bath Near Copland Park

$119,800

1605 Woodhurst

Park Forest Ranch 3 Bed 1 1/2 Bath Family Room JUST $115,000

3806 Rugby

Beverly Beauty 3 Beds 2 Baths Gorgeous Woodwork

2320 Heatherwood Brick Ranch 3 Beds 2 Baths Near 2 Golf Courses

$119,900 $109,900

1242 Hidden Ridge Classy Condo-2 Bed 1 1/2 Bath-Basement Den-Springfield Schools $86,900

For more of my listings, contact www.robertludeman.danberry.com E-mail: rob.ludeman@bex.net

Life Member TBR Million Dollar Club

18 Local Heroes

August 31, 2014

Toledo Free Press photo by Christie Materni

A Toledo tradition since 2005 ToledoFreePress.com

Ohio State Highway Patrol receives honors The Ohio State Highway Patrol earned two unique distinctions this year: In April it was named the Best-Dressed public-safety agency (in its category of between 2,000 and 3,000 officers) by the North American Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors and in July it won Best-Looking Cruiser via a Facebook voting contest put on by American Association of State Troopers (AAST). The cruiser, a silver Dodge Charger, will be featured on the cover of an upcoming Trooper Connection newsletter, the official publication of AAST.

Greg Segura and Michael Segura

Father (retired) and son serving with Toledo Fire & Rescue.

Toledo Free Press photos by Aaron Geller

Michael’s twin brother Alfred Segura is a retired Toledo police officer and his other brother Anthony Segura is also a Toledo firefighter.

Jamie Ferguson and David Ferguson Father and son serving with Toledo Fire & Rescue.

First father/daughter team to serve with Toledo Fire & Rescue and first second-generation firefighter/paramedic. John’s grandfather, Clarence Ehrsam, was also a Toledo firefighter.

Toledo Free Press photo by Aaron Geller

Jamie is a public education officer who gives safety presentations at the Toledo Firefighters Museum and around the community.

Jennifer Hill and John Leopold

Come to Wander ... Stay for Sunday, Sept.21st Wander the Warehouse Noon-4 p.m. & Oktoberfest from 3 p.m.-10 p.m. Join hundreds to “Wander the Warehouse District,” at the 10th annual tour of amazing urban living spaces, businesses and art venues.* For more information or to buy tickets visit www.ToledoWarehouse.org *Sponsored by the Warehouse District Strawberr

“The Pils”

y Kolsch

Hazelnut Por

ter

er German Pilsn

Total Eclips e Breakfast

Then … Stay for “Oktoberfest at the Oliver House!” Celebrating in true Munich style, with nonstop music, dancing and the best in German food and hand-crafted beers. • Flowing Maumee Bay Beer Truck • Pig roast outside on the lawn • Onstage: the renowned Polka Floyd • 3 hand-crafted beers, Dortmunder, Hefeweizen, & Oktoberfest

Lt. Tom Viertlbeck and Lt. Matt Viertlbeck Father (retired) and son serving with Toledo Fire & Rescue. Not pictured is Tom’s other son Andy Viertlbeck and Tom’s brother-in-law John Roesner (retired).

www.theOliverHouseToledo. com

27 Broadway St., Toledo Ohio, 43604 call 419.243.1302

friend us on

Stout

photo by Luke D. Rosen

August 31, 2014

Autumn Adventure Annual walk kicks off exploration, celebration of Metroparks.

By Chase Will Toledo Free Press Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

he 2014 Metroparks Autumn Adventure will kick off at 2 p.m. Aug. 31 with a free hike at Oak Openings Preserve in Swanton. For the 25th year, Metroparks of

Toledo Area is challenging participants to hike any eight of 10 qualified trails. This challenge runs until Nov. 18. “It’s become kind of a tradition,” said Scott Carpenter, director of public relations for the metroparks. “You can pick from the 10 trails we have listed or you can pick any four trails in the metroparks to get to eight,”

Carpenter said. “You can do them on your own or you can come to one of our scheduled walks with a group.” There are 15 group hikes scheduled. Some of these hikes are free and others have a small cost. A complete list of scheduled hikes and the registration form for participation are available at the website

www.metroparkstoledo.com. “The first 50 people to complete the challenge get a free T-shirt,” Carpenter said. “Every year we design a new Autumn Adventure graphic, and the shirts have become kind of a collector’s item. Some people do the program every year just to get the shirt.” Carpenter said last year’s kickoff

2013 ToYoTA The ToyoTa cerTified VehicleS adVanTage CoroLLA Le USed 12-month/12,000-mile

2012 ToYoTA CAMrY Le ToyoTa/Scion

Preowned

hike had nearly 50 participants. “It’s all a wonderful excuse to get outside and enjoy the parks during the prettiest time of year,” he said. Local musician Kerry Patrick Clark will play an acoustic set before the walk, starting at 1:30 p.m. Toledo Free Press Editor in Chief Michael S. Miller will lead the three-hour walk. O

15,879

13,915

6123 w. Central Ave. • 419-841-6681 • www.jimwhitetoyota.com www.jimwhitescion.com

Limited Comprehensive Warranty 7-year/100,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty 1-year of Roadside Assistance 160-Point Quality Assurance Inspection CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ Certified customers are eligible for standard new car financing rates

20 Star

A Toledo tradition since 2005 ToledoFreePress.com

Radio Free Honduras

NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA

419-724-7437

SUNDAY - THURSDAY

CARRYOUT SPECIAL

New group brings classic sound to Midwest Latino Fest. By Jeff McGinnis Toledo Free Press Pop Culture Editor

PopGoesJeff@gmail.com

bands.) Though Baran is the driving force behind the music and writes all the band’s original songs, Abu-Absi said that his own role is akin to a musical director’s. “It’s different in a number of ways,” Abu-Absi said, contrasting his role in Radio Free Honduras to his work in previous bands. “But one thing in particular is the amount and level of discussion. In [JT &] the Clouds we have always operated as a sort of democracy, and everyone weighs in with their opinion on just about everything. Working with Charlie, things tend to come together on a more visceral level. We don’t argue. Ever.”

August 31, 2014

Large 2 topping pizza $7

The group will bring its unity of sound and feeling to Midwest Latino Fest running 2-10 p.m. Aug. 30 at Promenade Park in Downtown Toledo. The members of Radio Free Honduras have plenty of experience entertaining fans in a festival setting: Beyond its members’ individual histories in music, the group also played Fiesta Del Sol — the largest Latino festival in the Midwest — in Chicago earlier this month. “It’s great. Festival crowds are always fun, so we try to keep them happy and dancing,” Abu-Absi said. “We want to entertain. Hopefully people will have fun and experience the beauty of the performance.” O

power hour

A mix of rock and Latin folk music, thurSday–Sunday the sounds of the group named Radio 10 p.m. – 11 p.m. Free Honduras — which will perform 28 South Saint Clair $2 domeStiC BottLeS at Midwest Latino Fest on Aug. 30 $3 mixed drinkS Downtown toleDo — are the kind that both soothe and excite the soul. It’s a contrast that guitarist, co-founder and area native Dan Abu-Absi understands very well. “One of my favorite things about this music is that it can be both incredibly beautiful and fun at the same time,” Abu-Absi said. One of the rising names in the Latin music scene centered in Chicago, Radio Free Honduras has an amazing musical pedigree. In addition to Abu-Absi, whose work with groups like JT & the Clouds and Birds of Chicago put him on the map, the core of the group is Charlie Baran, a Honduran musical icon and guitar virtuoso who has carved out a remarkable reputation in over a quarter-century on the music scene, both here and in his native Honduras. Baran rose to prominence in the early 1990s as a member of the group Banda Blanca, whose song 6821 “SopaSalisbury de ewly Listed Commercial Properties Available: Humana Marketpoint to movePl.intoPl. 6000 Renaissance Pl. es Available: Humana Marketpoint move into6000 6821Salisbury Salisbury Rd. to Rd. 6000 Renaissance Renaissance 6821 Rd. Caracol” hit No. 1 on the Billboard 3,600 SF at 6546 Weatherfield Ct. SF Office Condo Lease 3,600 SF at 6546 Weatherfield Ct. OfficeOffice Lease: 4,105 SF OfficeOffice Condo Lease: 1,148 e - 300-5,000 500 Madison Lease SF Ave - For Lease - 300-5,000 SF Office Lease Condo Lease Hot Latin Tracks charts. Baran would in Hometown Center in Maumee, in Hometown Center in Maumee, 4,105 SF 1,148 SF 1,148 SF 5,50025SFS. Huron St. - For Lease - 5,500 eventually relocate toSFthe Windy 4,105 City, SF For information on OH OH which is where he first connected with 5,000401 SF Adams St. - For Lease - 5,000 SF any of the referenced Abu-Absi. For information on any of the referenced properties above or for any commercial For information on any of the referenced properties above or for any commercial ase - 4,000 407 Washington St. - For Lease - 4,000 SF SF “I knew of Charlie from having properties, or for real estate inquiries please contact: real estate inquiries please contact: 416 SF19 N. Erieseen St. - For Lease - 5,416 him play in SF a previous group any commercial called Casolando,” Abu-Absi said. 2,500104 SF N. Summit - For Lease - 2,500 SF real estate inquiries, “When I moved to Chicago he was al5,200 607 St. my - Forfavorite Sale - 5,200 SF SF Monroe contact ready guitar player there, ailable: Humana Marketpoint to move into Humana 6821 Salisbury Rd. 6000please Renaissance Pl.Ryan Ball Brian Downey Marketpoint Brian Downey Ryan Ball and eventually I was fortunate enough se0-5,000 6821SF Salisbury Rd. - For Lease - 4,105 SF - 4,105 to move into 3,600 SF Brian Downey 3,600 SF at 6546 Weatherfield Ct. Commercial Sales andLease Leasing Commercial Sales and Leasing SF Office Office Condo Lease Sales and Leasing Commercial Sales and Leasing Commercial to join that band, and when it fell apart atHometown 6546 Weatherﬁeld Ct. in 0ease Renaissance Pl. - For Lease - 1,148 SF 4,105 SF 419-466-6690 in419-466-6690 Center in Maumee, -6000 1,148 SF or Ryan Ball 419-654-7500 1,148 SF 419-654-7500 SF Hometown Center in Maumee I stayed in touch with Charlie. ” bdowney@danberry.com bdowney@danberry.com rball@danberry.com OH rball@danberry.com The emotional pull toward music SF started at a young age for Abu-Absi. For information on any of the referenced properties above or for any commercial 4,000 SF “From a very early age I can rereal estate inquiries please contact: SF member being moved by music, so it always seemed like a natural thing 0 SF for me to want to play music. But SF early on it was mostly just listening CommerCial Brian Downey Ryan Ball to great music — classic rock radio ,105 SF Commercial Sales and Leasing Commercial Sales and Leasing in particular,” he said. 419-466-6690 - 1,148 SF 419-654-7500 After working together in a group bdowney@danberry.com rball@danberry.com “Innovative Solutions at Work” called Grupo Gringo in 2011, Baran and Abu-Absi formed Radio Free Danberry Co. Realtors 419/877-7777 Honduras with an eye on gathering 3242 Executive Parkway, Suite 104 • Toledo, Ohio 43606 some of the most talented and battletested Chicago musicians to bring Tim Schlachter - V.P. - x1459 Brian Downey Ryan Ball Baran’s traditional Latin sounds Ryan Ball - x1917 John Healey - x1631 Fadi Sbehi - x1270 419/466-6690 oTTaWa Hills sHopping cenTer + (419) 531-3103 419/654-7500 myriad outside influences. (Two Bill Conklin - x1477 Don Helvey - x1330 Mike Scannell - x1672 of the group’s members have also rball@danberry.com bdowney@danberry.com Brian Downey - x1543 David Kerscher - x1294 Hunt Sears - x1671 MacandTongs.coM + / MacandTongs worked with Abu-Absi in previous

We have a Great Place We Have Afor Great Place for Your Business! We Have A Great Place Your Business! for Your Business!

We Have A Great Place for Your Business!

Fantastic food, fine wine and a full bar

Mac + Tong’s is truly Toledo’s hidden gem!

4330 WesT cenTral avenue

Tom Grogan - x1233

Jeff Links - x1520

Dean Skillman - x1467

August 31, 2014

ToledoFreePress.com

Star 21

A Toledo tradition since 2005

Opa! Greek-American Festival marks 44th year By Matt Liasse Toledo Free Press Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

The 44th round of the annual Greek-American Festival will soon

commence, bringing with it food, music and more. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to midnight Sept. 5, noon to midnight Sept. 6 and noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 7. The entrances for the event are at Walnut

and Superior streets and at Summit and Walnut streets. Parking is available throughout the festival and at the Vistula Garage. Three $12 dinner platters featuring traditional Greek cuisine will be

NOW AVAILABLE! Locally Grown Premium

Hardy Mums 8 in. or Large Patio Size

www.waltchurchillsmarket.com

Facebook @ waltchurchillsmarket » Twitter @ waltchurchills 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee » 419.794.4000 » Hours: Mon-Sat 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun 8 a.m.–9 p.m. 26625 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg » 419.872.6900 » Hours: Mon-Sun 7 a.m.– 10 p.m. Effective 09/02/14-09/07/14. We reserve the right to limit quantities. No sales to vendors. » Not responsible for pictorial or typographical errors.

available in the “express line” at the food tent after 4 p.m. These include: the Sampler Platter with moussaka, spanakopita, tiropitas and dolmathes; the Chicken Platter with chicken oregano on a bed of rice pilaf, moussaka, pastichio, spanakopita and bread; and the Souvlaki Platter with pork souvlaki on a bed of rice pilaf, moussaka, pastichio, spanakopita and bread. An a la carte menu, with souvlaki, Greek-style green beans, moussaka, dolmathes, Greek salad, rice pudding and more will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cooking demonstrations will also take place: Olympia Natkos will make galaktoboureko at 7 p.m. Sept. 5, Sophia Spillson will make eggplant salad at 6 p.m. Sept. 6, Helen Matthews will make louk-

oumathes at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 7 and George Kamilaris will make moussaka at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 7. The Taverna will open at 3 p.m. Sept. 5 and feature a variety of beers and wines. Other entertainment at the festival include performances from the Hellenic Dance Company, live music, Holy Trinity Cathedral tours and lectures on Greek culture and language. Adult admission is free from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and, thereafter, $5 on Friday and Saturday. Children 12 years old and younger are free when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sunday is Family Day with all admission costing $2. For more information, contact publicity chairman George Sarantou at (419) 276-9580 or visit the website www.toledogreekfest.com. O

22 Star

August 31, 2014

A Toledo tradition since 2005 ToledoFreePress.com

((((((((((((( THE PULSE

Aug. 29Sept. 6, 2014

What’s what, where and when in NW Ohio

Compiled by Matt Liasse Events are subject to change.

MUSIC

The Ark

316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org. ✯ An Evening with Chris Robinson Brotherhood: Sept. 2. ✯ The Ark’s Open Stage: Sept. 3. ✯ Mandolin Orange: Sept. 4.

Bar 145º

Featuring burgers, bands and bourbon, if its slogan is to be believed. $5 cover. 5304 Monroe St. (419) 593-0073 or bar145toledo.com. ✯ Jeff Stewart, FU5ION and Full Tilt: Aug. 29.

Barr’s Public House

Focusing on craft beer, hand-crafted specialty drinks and martinis, a well-rounded wine selection and an eclectic food menu. 3355 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee. (419) 866-8466. ✯ Brock Grime & Jim Reichle: Aug. 29. ✯ Pete Fetters: Aug. 30. ✯ Jim Filipiak: Sept. 4.

Bronze Boar

Be sure to check out this Warehouse District tavern’s namesake, overhead near the entrance. 20 S. Huron St. (419) 244-2627 or www.bronzeboar.com. ✯ Open mic: Thursdays and Mondays. ✯ Crucial 420: Aug. 29. ✯ Kid With Knives: Aug. 30. ✯ Steve Finelli and Oliver Roses: Sept. 1. ✯ Steve Kennedy: Sept. 4.

Dave Rybaczewski

One half of Elixer. ✯ Angelo’s Northwood Villa, 6630 S. Dixie Hwy., Erie, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 30.

Dégagé Jazz Café

Signature drinks, such as pumpkin martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 weekends for cafe seating. (419) 794-8205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com.

✯ Straight Up: Aug. 29. ✯ Cynthia Kaay-Bennet: Aug. 30. ✯ Gene Parker: Sept. 2. ✯ Gene Parker & Friends: Sept. 3.

The Distillery

The mic is open on Sundays, but paid entertainers rock out Fridays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www. thedistilleryonline.com. ✯ Live Trivia with DJ Brandon: Tuesdays. ✯ Name That Tune: Wednesdays. ✯ The River Kings: Aug. 29. ✯ The River Kings: Aug. 30.

Doc Watson’s

Named in honor of the owners’ forefather, this bar and restaurant serves a variety of dishes and entertainment. 1515 S. Byrne Road. (419) 389-6003 or docwatsonstoledo.com. ✯ Sporcle Live Trivia: Thursdays. ✯ Adam SoRelle: Aug. 29. ✯ Paper Planes: Aug. 30.

Dorr St. Café

Grab a reuben or some fish while bobbing your head to some tunes. Southwest corner of Dorr Street at Reynolds Road. (419) 531-4446 or www.dorrstreetcafe.com. ✯ Rance: Aug. 29.

Durty Bird

A full bar featuring frozen drinks and multiple happy hours (4-7 p.m.) on weekdays, plus salads, soups and sandwiches, accompany live entertainment four nights a week. 2 S. St. Clair St. (419) 243-2473 or www.yeoldedurtybird.com. ✯ JoJo Stella: 9 p.m. Aug. 29. ✯ Jeff McDonald: 9 p.m. Aug. 30. ✯ Ross Thompson and the Jazz Mix: 1 p.m. Aug. 31. ✯ Whitty & Murphy: 8 p.m. Sept. 2. ✯ Steve Kennedy & Mike Harshman: 8 p.m. Sept. 3. ✯ Zac Kreuz Trio: 8:30 p.m. Sept. 4.

Elixer

This two-man band (consisting of Dave Rybaczewski and Walter Guy) performs Beatles songs

Come to The Blarney ... Go From There!

facebook.com/blarneytoledo

601 Monroe St. Right Across from Fifth Third Field

HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri 4-7 pm Live Entertainment Thurs-Fri-Sat

acoustically. www.beatlesebooks.com/elixir. ✯ Toledo Museum of Art, “It’s Friday” program, 2445 Monroe St. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 29. ✯ Village Inn, 4984 N. Holland-Sylvania Road. 8:30-11:30 p.m. Sept. 4.

Frankie’s Inner-City

Toledo’s venue for rock. Tickets vary between $5 and $14, unless otherwise noted. 308 Main St. (419) 693-5300 or www.FrankiesInnerCity.com. ✯ Tim Moon and Northern Whale: Aug. 29. ✯ Maps & Atlases: Aug. 30.

French Quarter J. Patrick’s Pub Live entertainment after 9:30 p.m. FridaysSaturdays. Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. (419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com. ✯ Time Trax: Aug. 29 and 30.

Jazz on the Maumee

The Art Tatum Jazz Society will provide smooth, cool “Twilight Jazz” along the river, appetizers included. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Grand Plaza Hotel’s Aqua Lounge, 444 N. Summit St. $5-$15. (419) 241-1411 or www.arttatumsociety.com. ✯ Steve Knurek & Friends: Sept. 3.

Hollywood Casino Toledo

Hollywood Casino Toledo offers musical distractions from all the lights, noise and jackpots. 777 Hollywood Blvd. (419) 661-5200 or www. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com. ✯ Sierra Shame: Aug. 29. ✯ MAS FiNA: Aug. 30.

Huntington Center

500 Jefferson Ave. (419) 321-5007, (800) 7453000 or www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com. ✯ Fall Out Boy and Paramore: Aug. 30.

Name That Tune

✯ The Oarhouse, 5044 Suder Ave.: 8-10 p.m. Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m. Fridays. ✯ Ralphie’s Sports Eatery, 6609 Airport Hwy.: 8-10 p.m. Tuesdays. ✯ Jed’s Barbeque and Brew, 855 S. HollandSylvania Road: 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. ✯ Pat & Dandy’s Sports Bar & Grill, 3344 W. Laskey Road: 9-11 p.m. Wednesdays.

✯ Ralphie’s Sports Eatery, 5702 Monroe St.: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays.

Sponsored by:

One2 Lounge at Treo

Live music starts at 7:30 p.m. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com. ✯ The Midnight Flowers: Aug. 29. ✯ Nathan Roberts & the New Birds: Aug. 30.

The Ottawa Tavern

Casual meals and bingo and trivia nights with weekend entertainment. 1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www.otavern.com. ✯ Slayer with Judas Priest Cover Set Extravaganza: 10 p.m. Aug. 29. ✯ Shitty Neighbors Record Release: Aug. 30. ✯ Adams Street Block Party featuring Desert Noises, Wayne Szalinski and Silent Lions: Aug. 31.

Perch, Peach, Pierogi & Polka Festival

More information at www.kofc1750.org. Downtown Port Clinton. ✯ Frank Moravcik Orchstra: 5-9 p.m. Aug. 29. ✯ Duane Malinowski Orchestra: 12-4 p.m. Aug. 30. ✯ Polka Lessons: 4 p.m. Aug. 30. ✯ Del Sinchak Orchestra: 5-9 p.m. Aug. 30 and noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 31. ✯ Eddie Rodick Orchestra: 5-9 p.m. Aug. 31.

SWINGMANIA

With its focus on swing music, Jeff McDonald’s group of musicians provides a peek into another era, with music from bandleaders such as Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, the Dorseys and more. With combos from trio to full orchestra, the group provides music for all occasions. (419) 708-0265, (419) 874-0290 or www.swingmania.org. ✯ Trotters Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd., (419) 381-2079: 8 p.m. Tuesdays.

The Village Idiot

Tunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 893-7281 or www. villageidiotmaumee.com. ✯ The House Band: Aug. 29. ✯ Dooley Wilson and Bob Rex and Friends: Aug. 31.

Thursday, Sept. 4th Rick Whited Friday, Sept. 5th Katie’s Randy Cat Saturday, Sept. 6th Toraigh an Sonas

✯ Frankie May and Bobby Barefoot: Aug. 1. ✯ John Barile & Bobby May: Aug. 2. ✯ Andrew Ellis: Aug. 3.

Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull

At one of Toledo’s newest gathering places, customers can find 30 draught beer selections and daily drink specials. They promise live entertainment seven days of the week. 9 N. Huron St. (419) 244-2855 or facebook.com/ cocknbulltoledo. ✯ Danny Mettler hosts Open Mic Night: Wednesdays. ✯ Bobby May and John Barile followed by Captain Sweet Shoes: Aug. 29. ✯ Sugar Pax: Aug. 30. ✯ Dick Lange Blues Jam: Aug. 31. ✯ Jason Hudson: Sept. 2. ✯ Captain Sweet Shoes: Sept. 4.

EVENTS Stranahan Theater

4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. ✯ Authors! Authors! Series: Cokie Roberts. The New York Times best-selling author will discuss her career, politics, the upcoming election and her books: 7 p.m. Sept. 3.

The Toledo Zoo

2700 Broadway St. $11-$14. (419) 385-4040 or toledozoo.org. ✯ Free-flight Butterfly Exhibit: Free with zoo admission. Open daily. ✯ Butterfly and Bug Festival: Aug. 30. ✯ Senior Discovery Days: Sept. 2. If you would like your event in The Pulse, contact Matt at mattliasse@gmail.com.

Premier Downtown event anD recePtion center

WE’LL CUSTOMIZE FOR YOU

Fundraisers • Holiday Parties • Celebrations Reunions • Sports Banquets • Corporate Retreats Summer Picnics • Employee Appreciation Events Client Appreciation

www.theblarneyeventcenter.com 419-481-5206

August 31, 2014

ToledoFreePress.com

Sunday Morning ABC 13 CBS 11 FOX 36 NBC 24 PBS 30 A&E BRAVO COM DISN ESN FAM FOOD HGTV LIF MTV TBS TCM TNT USA WTO5

8 am

9 am

9:30

1 pm

1:30