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Jeep wrangling

he news that Chrysler is considering moving Jeep Wrangler production out of Toledo sent shock waves of uncertainty through Northwest Ohio, and there are plenty of questions swirling. Although nothing has been decided, the city is feeling the smack of betrayal, and rightly so. As recently as January, Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne said Wranglers would never be built anywhere but here. But at the Paris Motor Show on Oct. 2, Marchionne sang a different tune. “If the solution is aluminum, then I think, unfortunately, that Toledo is the wrong place, the wrong setup to try and build a Wrangler because it requires a complete reconfiguring of the assets that would be cost-prohibitive,” he said. “It would be so outrageously expensive that it would be impossible to try and work out of that facility.” Toledo native Larry Vellequette of Detroit’s Automotive News was the first to break the news. In light of Marchionne’s January statement about keeping Wrangler in Toledo, as well as a previous statement that Chrysler would not build another Thomas F. Pounds plant in North America despite the growing demand for Wranglers, Vellequette posed a question. “The question that I asked him, ‘Given the number of Wranglers you’re selling, which of those promises is going to be broken first?,’ elicited the response,” Vellequette told Toledo Free Press. The response set off a flurry of reactions from all levels of government and the UAW. “Everything’s up in the air now, but it unleashed quite a can of worms,” Lucas County Commissioner Pete Gerken, a former Jeep worker, told Toledo Free Press. “The reason we’re shocked is because we’ve had commitments from him that ‘We’ll never take the Wrangler out of Toledo.’ He said that to the workforce [and] governmental leaders and we took him at his word. It’s been a positive relationship. The Wrangler is Toledo, and Toledo is Jeep.” Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins came away from a recent meeting with Marchionne with the impression that whether or not Wrangler production leaves Toledo, the city’s jobs are safe. Whether that is true remains to be seen. Also unclear is whether the land near the current Jeep plant the city is seeking to buy will play any future role in Jeep or Chrysler production in Toledo. Officials are staying mum for now. Toledo began making Wranglers in 1992. The model was originally produced in Ontario from 1986-92, but Toledo had manufactured its precursor, the CJ, since the mid-20th century. After it returned, Chrysler considered another move, but civic leaders and citizens banded together to keep the brand here, and in 1997 Chrysler revealed plans for a new $1.2 billion facility in North Toledo. Many Toledoans maintain ties to the plant and a deep pride in the city’s manufacturing history. UAW Local 12 President Bruce Baumhower and Jeep workers past and present have said that no matter what skill or technology is needed to build Wrangler, Toledo can provide it. Businesses can’t survive on legacy or devotion alone, but Toledo deserves to be part of the conversation. Given Jeep’s history in Toledo, the company owes us that much at least. O Thomas F. Pounds is president and publisher of Toledo Free Press. Contact him at tpounds@toledofreepress.com.

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hen I was growing up, Ohio’s license plates sported grew up near the city and left the state for college. After graduthe slogan “The heart of it all.” I’m still disappointed ating during the recession, she moved home to save money the phrase was eventually dropped in favor of and figure out where to go from there. “I came home to apply for jobs anywhere “Birthplace of Aviation.” Impressive and notebut here,” she told me. “My dream job was worthy to be sure, but I always thought the to do new media at a radio station and that former motto was a corny yet perfect reflection opened up here. I found things here I was of the state’s shape, location and unique mix of looking for in other cities. It’s like you redissmall-town charm and big-city vibe. cover your own city. Instead of feeling stuck Toledo was recently No. 4 on Forbes’ list here, I fell in love with it.” of 19 “Opportunity Cities,” described as I hear the same thing all the time from cities “small enough that enterprising people people in Toledo. Big enough to offer worldcan really make their mark” but “still large class amenities. Small enough to take chances. enough to offer amenities … that make for a Like many Northwest Ohio teens, I also high quality of life.” (Interestingly, three cities Sarah OTTNEY planned to leave the region ASAP — for colon the list, including Toledo, also appeared on the magazine’s controversial “Most Miserable cities” list, so lege, for a job, for the foreseeable future, forever. It wasn’t Toledo, or even Ohio. It was just a case of wanderlust that go figure. I, obviously, disagree.) During a recent visit to Cleveland, I talked with a number wouldn’t seem to let go until I did. But sometimes you end up finding your heart where you of residents in their 20s and 30s who are excited to be part of what they view as a resurgence in the city. One, a 27-year-old least expect it. social media manager for CBS Radio, was typical in that she n OTTNEY CONTINUES ON 4 Thomas F. Pounds, President/Publisher tpounds@toledofreepress.com

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This is the second in a series about the Toledo Public Schools levy. The first was “Tough Choices,” published July 26.

n the November ballot is Issue 1, a 5.8-mill levy for the Toledo Public Schools (TPS) that will increase local taxes by $13.3 million annually ($66.5 million over the five-year levy term). TPS officials have suggested numerous uses for the new funds, including $5.5 million ($27.5 million over five years) to create competitive salaries for retention and recruitment of employees. From analysis of TPS data acquired through an open records Steven request and numerous questions posed to TPS personnel, it appears the competitive salaries claim is not based on a thorough review and analysis, nor is there any basis to believe competitive issues exist except with principals, new hires and teacher specialists. Only one documented analysis has been completed and it was done during contract negotiations in 2013 with the findings contained in the Sept. 18, 2013, fact finder report by Nels Nelson. The 2013 report shows Nelson obtained all the information from the Toledo Federation of Teachers (TFT) and his analysis included only two of 182 salary grades on the salary ladder schedule. Further, there was no review of any other form of compensation, including health insurance, sick time, paid holidays, time in each district school day, sick time bonuses, personal days and severance payments. Cost of living differences among Ohio cities were also not considered. In establishing an effective compensation package that meets the goals of the organization many factors have to be considered, yet TPS has decided to discuss just the salary portion and claim a competitive disadvantage with other local and large urban school districts. From an employee’s perspective, salary is only one part of the equation. Benefits and working conditions also factor in heavily. In looking at TPS, they have excellent health benefits with deductibles and premiums lower than most in the private and public sector. They have 15 sick days, which can be accumulated, and seven holidays included in a 190-day work year. Severance pay upon retirement can be significant and in the past five years has averaged over $6.7 million per year, or an average of $4,000 for every teacher employed. Depending on accumulated sick time, employees can get as many as three additional personal days and a bonus payment of up to three days of pay. And those long summer vacations are attractive to many versus a 260-day work year in the private sector. Finally, in looking at working conditions, how do you put a price on the challenges confronting teachers in an urban versus suburban school? It would seem that additional compensation would be needed to attract teachers to TPS’ underper-

forming central city schools. This is an issue that is constantly ignored or glossed over because it requires contractual changes and no one wants to tackle that political football. TPS uses a single salary ladder for all teachers, which provides no incentives internally for staffing underperforming schools nor externally for hard-to-fill teacher specialist positions, such as science, math and special education. TPS officials claim that operations have been adversely impacted by administrative employees — specifically principals — leaving for higher paying positions. It’s claimed that principals are being trained by TPS only for the best to be recruited away with FLAGG salary increases of $20,000 or more above TPS’ maximum salary. The claim leaves out an important fact: TPS is the only school district in Ohio where principals are unionized. Therefore, they have established a salary range for principals and by union contract cannot pay more than the contract maximum. Increasing the salary of all 49 TPS principals by $20,000 would cost taxpayers nearly $1 million annually to retain a small number of principals who would otherwise leave. The competitive issue here is not salary and benefits but contractual language that prohibits TPS from offering competitive salaries to retain highly qualified principals. Currently TPS pays out $93.2 million for the salaries of teachers and principals. If the entire $5.5 million earmarked for salary increases were paid just to these two groups — forgetting other administrative and non-teaching employees — it would amount to a 5.4 percent salary increase, which may or may not bring about parity with other districts. TPS officials may have their reasons for this levy but they seem mostly political with trumpedup claims. It also seems they have spent little time understanding and designing an effective compensation system to recruit and retain employees, can’t justify with research or documentation that they have a competitive disadvantage in the compensation area and can’t really tell us how much is needed to overcome the perceived disadvantage. If they were in the classroom, they would likely get an “F” for not doing their homework and their inability to support the claims made. This levy is like a pig in a poke. You don’t know what you’re getting and you don’t know if the taxes collected will result in higher student achievement. TPS officials cannot provide you with the research, analysis and documentation of the claims they have made nor can they promise the levy is sufficient to resolve the perceived issues. O Steven Flagg is a community activist with more than 20 years of experience in education advocacy including monitoring Toledo Public Schools’ policies, practices and operations. For more of his writings about TPS, visit tpsinfo.com.

I did stay in Ohio for college, but to the consternation of my practical, hardworking father, I quit a perfectly stable full-time, out-of-state job after three years to move back to Toledo — in 2009, during the economic downturn, for a temporary stipend as an AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) member. It might be the single riskiest move I’ve ever made. But it’s paid off in spades. For starters, it got me back to Toledo. I didn’t necessarily plan to move back here, but I’d wanted to do a year of service for a long time. I would have been happy doing it anywhere, but it was particularly gratifying to do it in Toledo, both as my hometown and as a place that was especially hurting at the time. When the year was up, I had the good fortune of meeting Michael S. Miller, who offered me a job at Toledo Free Press and the rest, as they say, is history. In his inaugural column, “Welcome to the dawn of a new tradition,” published March 16, 2005, Miller wrote: “The Toledo Free Press has a mission, but not an agenda; we want to be a paper for the people, a conduit for ideas, stories and conversation. “We know there are good stories waiting to be told. We know there is positive news to spread. There are quiet developments, slow progressions and hardworking people investing in Toledo and working for its citizens. We want to give them a forum to discuss their ideas and discoveries. “But there’s a difference between being a thoughtful booster and a blindly loyal cheerleader. We recognize that along with good news, there will be tough questions to ask and answer, accountability issues to explore, and dark, mossy corners that need a bright light focused upon them.” Nothing will change in that regard. I want Toledo Free Press to be in the heart of it all, whether that’s a heated Toledo City Council debate, a big move by a private-sector player or a court case that captures the attention of the nation — to never tire of asking the hard questions, untangling the tangled webs and making the unclear clear. Toledo is a city worth fighting for. I also want us to continue to keep our pulse on the heartbeat of the community. I’m proud of the work this paper has done and

October 19, 2014 the place it’s carved out for itself in the region over the past 10 years. One of the classic tenets of journalism is “Giving a voice to the voiceless.” I think we’ve done a good job over the years of picking up on events and organizations — particularly new community events like Toledo Pride and Toledo SOUP — that weren’t getting much coverage at first and helping to grow them and give them a voice. I plan to continue that effort. Focusing on special sections as well as being an on-call daily reporter has offered me the opportunity to cover a wide range of topics from musicians to nonprofits to sports to crime to local government — sometimes all in the same week. I don’t plan to sequester myself in an ivory tower. I will continue to be hands-on and active in the community. You’ll see me at meetings and events and you’ll still see my byline at times. I love hearing about things people are doing but I love seeing them firsthand even more. It has been our goal this year to improve our digital content. Our website and electronic edition, which have always been free, are easier to use than ever. We launched a mobile version of our website this summer to improve the experience for our readers on the go and are interacting with readers via social media more than ever. Our print paper will remain a great source of timely weekly news, but we hope you will also connect with us daily online at toledofreepress. com as well as via Facebook at Facebook.com/ toledofreepress, Twitter at @toledofreepress and Instagram at @toledofreepress. It’s humbling to be handed the reins to a project someone you admire has poured so much time and energy into. Readers have tuned in week after week in this space to read Michael’s words. He has deftly guided the sunrise of Toledo Free Press and I plan to keep the sun shining for many years to come. Everyone has a story, from the guy on the corner to the gal in the corner office. I was born in Toledo and grew up in Northwest Ohio. It matters where you make it and there’s nowhere else I’d rather be sharing those stories with our readers than right here. That’s the heart of it all. O Sarah Ottney is editor in chief of Toledo Free Press. Contact her at sottney@toledofreepress. com or find her on Twitter at @sarahottney.

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It’s normal to take pride in things unique to an area, and Toledo has plenty to go around. A baseball team with a quirky nickname, a trend that’s been copied ubiquitously. A world-renowned art museum surrounded by a community craving and displaying more. A zoo voted best in the nation. The most well-known Hungarian restaurant this side of South Korea. Take away any of those, and a part of us dies. But try to take Jeep — a fixture that’s supported Toledo’s economy, offered livelihoods, enriched local heritage and advanced civic pride for generations — and you have the makings of a full-scale public rebellion. At least that’s what seemed to be brewing after Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne told Detroit’s Auto-

motive News that “Toledo is the wrong place” to build a potentially reconfigured aluminum body Jeep Wrangler. Marchionne’s Oct. 2 remarks stood in stark contrast to those made in January at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show, when he was also quoted in Automotive News as pledging “never to produce a Wrangler outside of Toledo. So whatever Wranglers are going to be made are going to be made there as long as I’m the CEO. They’ll not be built anywhere else.”

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It was Larry Vellequette of Automotive News who delivered the quotes that stunned Northwest Ohio. Vellequette knows Toledo well, having worked for The Blade for 25 years. “I was kind of surprised,” he said of hearing Marchionne’s comments. Vellequette also remembers Marchionne’s promises. First, Marchionne said Chrysler would not build another plant in North America, despite the fact they can hardly meet growing demand for the popular Wrangler. n JEEP CONTINUES ON 7

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n JEEP CONTINUED FROM 6 Then, Marchionne made his nowinfamous Toledo pledge. “The question that I asked him, ‘Given the number of Wranglers you’re selling, which of those promises is going to be broken first?,’ elicited the response,” Vellequette said. If Vellequette was surprised, others were shocked, including Lucas County

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Commissioner Pete Gerken, a former Jeep employee. “Everything’s up in the air now, but it unleashed quite a can of worms,” he said. “We need to figure out our next steps, but we can only do that by talking to them. The reason we’re shocked is because we’ve had commitments from him that ‘We’ll never take the Wrangler out of Toledo.’ He said that to the workforce [and] govern-

mental leaders and we took him at his word. It’s been a positive relationship. “The Wrangler is Toledo, and Toledo is Jeep.” Gerken insists if there’s new technology needed to build Wrangler, Toledo can provide it. “If something’s changed, we can understand that,” Gerken said. “But for us to help them give the best quality product in a unique market, we need

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to be a part of the decision process.” Gerken doesn’t believe Marchionne’s comments represent a “power play,” but insists that Toledo should be a part of the assembly process and any changes that need to be made. “Let’s maintain the integrity of the brand,” Gerken said. Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins maintains the same position he has taken all along. “The city is working with its partners to better understand these challenges and assist in any way it can,” Collins said.

the escalating war, that the U.S. military informed automakers it was looking for a light reconnaissance vehicle to replace the Army’s motorcycle. After the military entertained different designs and prototypes, Toledo automaker Willys-Overland obtained the first major manufacturing deal in 1941 and began building its legendary vehicle. The first civilian models were produced in 1945, making it the oldest off-road vehicle in history — no doubt a forerunner to today’s SUV. Jeeps were used by every service of the U.S. military, ideal because of their light weight, low profile and load capacity. Jeep history runs deep In 1950, Willys-Overland tradeIf the Glass City is Toledo’s pri- marked the Jeep name and since then mary epithet, then Jeep City may very the brand has passed to auto companies Kaiser, American Motors Corpowell be its second. Toledo has been the headquarters ration and now, Chrysler. “Jeep really is Toledo,” said Pat of Jeep since the brand’s inception, a source of pride in more ways than one, Foster, automobile historian and aunot the least of which is pure Amer- thor. “[But] one thing I like to point out to people is that they have made ican patriotism. It was in June 1940, while anticipating Wranglers elsewhere.” 4930 LOTT would Industries_1019_TFP.qxp_Layout 1 10/15/14 9:57 AM Page 1 that America become involved in n JEEP CONTINUES ON 8

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n JEEP CONTINUED FROM 7 Many forget that the Wrangler name officially dates back to 1986, when it was reborn as a revision of the classic Jeep CJ-7. It was produced at that time in Brampton, Ontario; it wasn’t until that plant closed in 1992 that Toledo took over Wrangler production. In the mid-1990s, Chrysler explored the idea of replacing the old Jeep Parkway plant with another outside Toledo. Civic leaders and citizens banded together to keep the brand here, and in 1997 Chrysler revealed plans for a new $1.2 billion facility in North Toledo. In 2011, Chrysler announced a $500 million addition to the plant, adding 260,000 square feet to the existing body shop and upgrading other areas of the assembly plant. Chrysler continues with its two production facilities in North Toledo and a machining plant in Perrysburg. The North Toledo plant employs about 1,700 workers.

Economic impact

What if Wrangler production were to leave Toledo? Does that mean jobs would be lost? It has been reported that Marchionne said no jobs would be cut in Toledo if Wrangler were to move. Economics professor David Black at the University of Toledo believes

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months later he said the opposite. What are we left to think, except it’s a bargaining tool.” Black did say that if there were no net job loss in Toledo, then there would be no economic impact. United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 12 president Bruce Baumhower was unable to be reached for comment.

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After a face-to-face meeting in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with Marchionne on Oct. 9, Collins assured the citizens of Toledo that whether or not Wrangler production leaves Toledo, the city’s jobs are safe. “I can’t tell you positively that Wrangler will stay here,” Collins told reporters at One Government Center during a news conference Oct. 9. “But I can tell you that the UAW members will be employed whatever the decisions are for Wrangler.” Collins sent a letter to Marchionne and also participated in a conference call with Marchionne and Gov. John Kasich after Marchionne’s comments. The mayor described his encounter with Marchionne as “positive.” Meeting the executive for the first time, Collins said Marchionne was “congenial, lighthearted and serious-minded” when it came time to discuss the issues. Toledo officials who joined Collins at the meeting included Bob Reinbolt, his chief of staff; Toledo senior

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attorney Eileen Granata; and Matt Sapara, director of development. Other Ohio officials included Beth Hansen, chief of staff to Kasich, and John Minor, JobsOhio’s president and chief investment officer. Collins’ aim was to keep the iconic Wrangler in Toledo. But he said he did not visit the Chrysler executive in order to tell him how to run his business. “Government doesn’t dictate to private industry,” he told reporters. “I took the man at his word,” he said. “I believe there was no insincerity. We have to work together.” Collins said whatever Marchionne’s plans are for the Wrangler, he felt confident that Marchionne was “sincere” and that jobs at the Jeep plant would remain safe. “It’s clear that the new federal fuel efficiency standards are putting enormous pressure on automakers and the company restated its position that it believes the new standards make it very challenging for it to continue building the Wrangler in Toledo,” Kasich spokesman Rob Nichols said in a written statement after the meeting. “Chrysler agreed with what the governor and mayor have said, that the Toledo workforce is one of the company’s best and has been determinative to its success, and there was no discussion of any reductions to that workforce. “It was a candid and constructive meeting that gave the state and city a

clearer understanding of the tough decisions facing the company. We restated what the company already knows to be true, that the governor and mayor are poised to continue being good partners in the company’s success in Toledo, and additional follow-up discussions will happen again soon.” Rep. Bob Latta was among area politicians to come out with a statement. In it, he says he sent a letter to Marchionne requesting a meeting and expressed concern over the economic impact were Wrangler to leave Toledo. “The Toledo Jeep Wrangler production facility is not only an important economic driver in Northwest Ohio, but it is also an important part of the local community,” Latta said in his written statement. “Toledo’s highly skilled workers have institutional wisdom that is a direct result of their experience and commitment to producing Jeep Wranglers, something that is not easily replicated. I urge Mr. Marchionne to keep this longstanding partnership and history of success between the company and the Toledo-based community in mind. I look forward to discussing further this important matter with him.” Right now, the only thing that’s clear is that nothing has been decided. We know the economic impact were jobs to leave; we know our leaders want the Wrangler to stay. We also know that Marchionne plans to retire in 2018. O

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Ottney takes reins as Toledo Free Press editor in chief From Staff Reports

Sarah Ottney, former managing editor of Toledo Free Press, has taken the helm of the award-winning newspaper, the largest circulation paper in Lucas County, starting this week. Editor in Chief Michael S. Miller, co-founder of the almost 10-year-old paper, vacated the position Oct. 17 for work in the nonprofit sector. “Michael’s been with the Toledo Free Press since the beginning and really built it from the ground up. He’s been a great boss and mentor and I’m humbled to be entrusted with carrying it forward,” Ottney said. Miller, who has worked tireOTTNEY lessly as “community ambassador” for the paper, will continue his efforts for the United Way of Greater Cleveland. He moves there with his wife and two sons. He called Ottney a talented journalist — more naturally gifted than himself — now with managerial experience who can take the helm and continue to steer with quality and integrity but also maneuver in new directions. “Sarah is so level-headed and moderate in her approach to people,” Miller said. “We’ve been a very good team. We’ve been incredibly lucky to find her.” Ottney began her tenure at Toledo Free Press four years ago as a staff writer. In 2011, she was promoted to special sections editor and in 2012 became managing editor. She has reported on assignments from New York City, Washington, D.C., and Germany. “I’m proud of the work Toledo Free Press does and the place it’s carved out for itself in the region,” Ottney said. “The format of a weekly newspaper gives us a chance to dig into topics or different angles of ongoing issues not covered by daily media and our staff works hard to earn and maintain reader interest and loyalty. I love the challenge that provides.” Miller said he hired Ottney for her exceptional reporting and writing skills. She then proved herself as an excellent designer, editor and leader. “When you’re talking about a small paper such as ours, it is an extraordinary blessing to have someone who can do those things,” Miller said. The news team also includes Design Editor James A. Molnar, News Editor Danielle Stanton and Associate Editor Tom Konecny. The paper is

also comprised of an advertising sales team, business administration, production and distribution. Ottney, 30, was born in Toledo and graduated salutatorian of Oak Harbor High School. She majored in English and journalism at Ohio Wesleyan University where she served as editor of the weekly student newspaper. She also interned at New York City book publisher Soho Press. She worked at the daily South Dakota newspaper Aberdeen American News for three years as a reporter and copy editor. She returned to Toledo for a year with AmeriCorps VISTA. Toledo Free Press writer and community ombudsman Brandi Barhite, who has worked with Ottney since 2010, said Ottney as managing editor gave her reporters the support they needed to succeed, from help with story ideas to execution to copy editing. “Sarah is the ultimate newswoman,” Barhite said. “She recognizes news and understands what makes people click on a story or pick up the paper. She isn’t afraid to ask a tough question, but she also knows how to approach difficult topics with tact and sensitivity.” Ottney was recently named Public Children Services Association of Ohio Journalist of the Year for 2014. “We nominated Sarah based on the quality of her work,” said Julie Malkin of Lucas County Children Services. “The article she wrote about our two parent partners who have been through the system was very sensitive but told an important story. She didn’t pull any punches. We respect the work that she’s done.” She was also recently named one of Toledo’s 20 Under 40 winners. The fact that Ottney is young and literate in social media is good for the paper, Miller said. Her youthful approach will bring a fresh new perspective, he said. “My hope will be when I pick up Toledo Free Press in six months, I’ll recognize it but also see healthy changes,” he said. “We’ve built [Toledo Free Press] from nothing. We have 10 years of sweat and blood in this newspaper. I can walk away with peace of mind. I have great confidence in her.” Not once has founder and publisher Tom Pounds interfered in the editorial process, Miller said, adding that it is critical that Pounds’ style of a handsfree directorship continues under Ottney’s reign. Pounds founded the Toledo Free Press in 2005 after leaving The Blade as general manager. The challenge for Ottney will be how to reach more readership and continue on with the great jour-

nalism that Toledo Free Press has established, Miller said. She plans to continue the paper’s “community ambassadorship” of writing about events passed over by other media.

“One of the classic tenets of journalism is ‘Giving a voice to the voiceless.’ I think Toledo Free Press has done a good job over the years of picking up on events and organizations — particularly new community events

like Dine 419 Toledo, Toledo Pride and Toledo SOUP — that weren’t getting much coverage at first and helping to grow them and give them a voice,” Ottney said. “I plan to continue that effort.” O

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Monik Jimenez did not arrive at her position as a professor at Harvard Medical School via the traditional route, from high school to four-year college to graduate school. Rather, the Ha r v a r d - e d u cated instructor of public health attended continuation school after dropping out of high JIMENEZ school, joined the Navy and then enrolled at a community college. Shortly after she had started her undergraduate work, she became the

primary caretaker of her mentally ill mother and took over custody of her sister who was just a baby at the time. Jimenez, who will be a keynote speaker at the 2014 Midwest Pre-Health Conference at Bowling Green State University on Oct. 25, said some people looked at her as if she were crazy for enrolling at Harvard during such a difficult personal time, but she saw education as the key to her family’s salvation. “I think a lot of times I felt overwhelmed and questioned whether I should stay in school,” Jimenez said during a telephone interview. “Long-term I knew it was for the best but short-term I was financially strapped and the caretaker for my entire family. So there was a lot of pressure on me to work. I resisted it — some people looked at me like I was crazy, but it was the only key

to get out of our situation. I strongly felt that getting an education was the only way I could secure my situation and my future. Every challenge makes you stronger and you can’t grow if you’re not pushed.” Jimenez called her path to her

Ph.D. “strange” and “nontraditional.” The key qualities that helped keep her on that path are the qualities she will speak about at the conference: perseverance, discipline, self-initiative and motivation. “I’m going to talk about qualities

that are not typically measured in academics that I believe are key qualities in helping students succeed,” she said. “I’m giving, if you will, an unconventional recipe for success.” n CONFERENCE CONTINUES ON 13

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The conference will bring medical and dental students together with admissions and medical professionals. The aim is to help students prepare for professional and graduate-level programs in medical, dental and pharmacy schools. The conference takes place at Bowling Green State University Bowen-Thompson Student Union from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is free to all students. To register or for more information, go to www.mwprehealth.com. HUTCHINS The two keynote speakers and 14 panelists are medical professionals from Ohio State University, University of Findlay and ProMedica, among others, and from Ivy League schools Harvard, Yale and Columbia. Jimenez has worked hard over her career to try and break the stereotype that an Ivy League school is inaccessible. Creator and organizer of the event, Shermaine Hutchins, who is a pre-med student at BGSU, couldn’t agree more. He’s attempting to bring the Ivy League to the masses. After attending programs at Harvard and Yale, he wanted to give students opportunities to make themselves more competitive and show that the Ivy League is reachable. “We’re really excited about the turnout,” Hutchins said about the conference. “There’s a lot of misin-

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formation about going into community college and taking credits there and doing community service. After I finished the programs, I was sitting there [thinking] ‘Man, I’ve got so many friends who would benefit from this type of information.’ So I decided, ‘You know what, how about I do it myself?’ So I started making calls and emails. And fortunately we’ve had some really great response — to have Harvard, Yale and Columbia interested in coming to Ohio to share this information is really overwhelming.” The MD/Ph.D. program at Yale School of Medicine started in 1973. About 70 percent of graduates are in full-time academic positions and 75 percent have research funding, most of it from the National Institutes of Health. However, only about 10 out of 100 students interested in a doctorate program are interested in the MD/Ph.D. program, said panelist Dr. Fred Gorelick, the program’s deputy director. These doctors don’t earn as much as physicians, but the rewards are “enormous,” Hutchins said. Dr. Louito Edje, director of the Family Medicine Residency Program at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, was sought out by Hutchins — as were all the other speakers and panelists — who gave her the key word for her keynote address: perseverance. “There’s actually a significant amount of focus that needs to happen to achieve our goals in medicine,” Edje said. “We have to remain focused to get toward that goal. And as you persevere, you surround yourself with experts and those who have energy to move forward.” O

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Town Center at Levis Commons celebrates 10 years On Oct. 26, 2004, The Town Center at Levis Commons opened for business and secured its spot as the premier lifestyle center in Northwest Ohio. Ten years later, with many milestones met and memories made, Levis Commons is proud to celebrate a decade of success. Throughout October, the shopping center has commemorated its anniversary with a variety of promotions and special events. With two weekends left this month, there is still time to experience the fall attractions before they are finished for the year. Horse-drawn hayrides are a crowd favorite and offer riders a scenic tour of Levis Commons. A friendly 12foot scarecrow, as well as hundreds of pumpkins, straw bales and mums paint a beautiful autumn landscape on the boulevard. Hayrides are $1 per person and pickup is located on Chappel Drive near Schakolad Choc-

olate Factory. Visitors to Levis Commons can also enjoy live music on Saturdays from 6-8 p.m. near the fountain. Grab a coffee from Starbucks or a frozen yogurt from Yogurt Vi and soak in the last of the outdoor weather while listening to the area’s best local musicians. Mojo Pin will take the stage Oct. 18 and The Eight Fifteens will perform Oct. 25. The fifth annual Red Ribbon Run at Levis Commons, sponsored by Second Sole and the Fort Meigs YMCA, will take place Saturday, Oct. 25. This year’s event features a race for all skill levels with a 5K, 10K, 1-Mile Kids Run and a Pre-K 1K. Hang out after the run for pumpkin bowling, a mini John Deere gator racetrack, the Perrysburg Fire Safety House, fingerprinting by the Wood County Sheriff ’s Office, and a variety of spooky carnival games from 10 a.m. to noon. n 10 YEARS CONTINUES ON 17

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n 10 YEARS CONTINUED FROM 16 Of course, it would not be a party without presents, so Levis Commons is thanking the community for 10 great years with daily giveaways. Follow the shopping center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest for plenty of chances to win fun prizes from your favorite Levis Commons merchants.

While visiting Levis Commons this fall, customers are encouraged to snap a photo and share it on their preferred social media site with the hashtag #LifeAtLevis. All those who hashtag #LifeAtLevis on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram during October will be automatically entered to win a Levis Commons gift package. O

The family-owned restaurant is celebrating 10 years in business and offers a variety of options for vegetarians and guests with allergies, including gluten-free dishes. New this month, the eatery plans to add a full-service menu in addition to its popular createyour-own stir-fry options. www.thebluepacificgrill.com

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Levis Commons plans full schedule of family holiday events Tree Lighting Ceremony:

6-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 O 6 p.m.: Santa arrives O 7-7:40 p.m.: Performance from Julie’s Dance Studio O 7:45-8 p.m.: Live music on the main stage O 8 p.m.: Tree is lit O 6-9 p.m.: Santa House, carriage rides Dim the lights. Warm up your vocal cords. Get in the spirit. Join hundreds of your neighbors for the 10th annual Levis Commons Tree Lighting Ceremony! Kick the holiday season into high gear with the arrival of Santa, carriage rides, caroling and of course the lighting of the 50-foot tree!

Letters to Santa:

Dec. 1-24 If you miss Santa while he’s in his house, drop off your wish list in the mailbox nearby. All letters that include a return address will receive a response from Santa, and every week our favorites will be published on shopleviscommons.com.

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THE LEVIS COMMONS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY WILL BE 6-8 p.m. Nov. 22.

O Nov. 28-Dec. 14: 4-8 p.m. Fridays, noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1-6 p.m. Sundays. O Dec. 15-20: Noon to 8 p.m. daily.

O Dec. 21: 1-6 p.m. O Dec. 22-23: Noon to 8 p.m. Bring your camera to take your own pictures while you visit with Santa in his festive house on the boulevard at Levis Commons.

Carriage Rides

Nov. 22 to Dec. 27: 5-8 p.m. Saturdays The Town Center at Levis Commons offers a great way to celebrate the holiday all season long. Every Saturday from Nov. 22-Dec. 27 you can enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride though the streets of Levis Commons. Pickup for carriage rides is on Chappel Drive and rides are $5 per person or $10 for a family.

Tea & Gingerbread Party

Saturday, Dec. 6 See the delight on children’s faces as they decorate a gingerbread house that’s theirs to take home! The International Tea Party is set for Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Two sessions, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. are available for purchase. Tickets for adults and children are $25 each, or purchase a $45 package that includes an adult and child ticket, and one gingerbread house. Visit www.isohimpact. org/tea for more information. n LEVIS COMMONS CONTINUES ON 19

State of the art

Levis Commons 12 is a state-of-the-art movie theatre boasting 12 all-stadium seating auditoriums with five of them 3D capable! Levis Commons 12 has a seating capacity of 2,465. The concession stand offers typical movie theatre fare such as; popcorn, candy, Coca-Cola fountain drinks, and Icees but also includes hot food items like fresh hand-made pretzels, pretzel nuggets, nachos, hot dogs, French fries, chicken tenders and mozzarella sticks along with cheese and pepperoni pizza! Also offered is Edy’s ice cream and shakes.

Value Pricing

Enjoy an Early Bird movie for only $5.50! All movies, seven days a week! Levis Commons 12 also offers Senior Monday pricing of $5.50. All day Monday, any movie, any show time! Every Tuesday is discount day for Levis Commons 12. See any movie, any time, all day for only $5.50! Go to cinemark.com for additional details and restrictions.

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oct. 24: “John Wick” starring Keanu Reeves oct. 31: “Nightcrawler” starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo nov. 7: “Interstellar” starring Oscarwinners Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, along with Jessica Chastain nov. 21: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1” with Jennifer Lawrence nov. 26: “Horrible Bosses 2” Dec. 5: “Wild” starring Reese Witherspoon Dec. 17: “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” Dec. 19: “Annie” Dec. 25: “Unbroken”

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At Levis Commons, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 931-3474, fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com Creative Louisiana-Creole dishes as well as traditional American favorites make up the menu at Fat Fish Blue, which offers “American bistro fare with a New Orleans flair,” including kid-friendly dishes. Popular menu items include southern fried chicken, cornbread, gumbo jambalaya and blackened salmon, said general manager Nadia Castilleja.

With live music on weekends and live entertainment five nights a week, Fat Fish Blue is a place for people to unwind and be themselves. “Fat Fish Blue is about food, fun and friends,” she said. Hours: Opens 3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday.

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Holiday Gift Drive

Saturday, Nov. 22-Saturday, Dec. 13: Give the best gift ever. Donate a new, unwrapped toy, gift card or other donation to the Lucas County Children Services Holiday Gift Drive at The Town Center at Levis Commons! It’s the perfect way to share the holiday spirit with a local child in need.

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Saturday, Nov. 22 to Wednesday, Dec. 31: While visiting Levis Commons this holiday season, snap a photo and share it on your preferred social media site with the hashtag #LifeAtLevis. All those who hashtag #LifeAtLevis on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram during the season will be eligible for random giveaways and automatically entered to win a Levis Commons grand prize package. O

Holiday Hours Below are Levis Commons’ holiday hours for November and December. Extended Sunday hours will begin Nov. 30. O Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. O Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Specific Holiday Hours are listed below: O Thanksgiving Day: Closed. O Black Friday, Nov. 28: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. O Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. O Christmas Day: Closed. O New Year’s Eve: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. O New Year’s Day: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Winter hours:

Regular winter hours will resume Jan. 4 and continue through May 1. Winter hours are as follows: O Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. O Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. O Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m. Individual store, restaurant and theater hours may vary. O

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Lily’s at Levis offers homemade items for home décor in the perrysburg area. We have world-class selections that are perfectly priced, and an easy place to find and get to. Pottery - Furniture - Accessories - Jewelry Wall décor - Candles Wrought iron for home and garden

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Don’t Wait to Get Well When someone in your family is sick, you want them well as soon as possible. That’s why there’s ProMedica AfterHours, a care center where people with non-emergency medical issues can be diagnosed, treated and even get prescriptions. ProMedica AfterHours is staffed by highly-trained certified nurse practitioners who can treat you when you can’t see your doctor quickly for conditions like cold, flu, rashes, infections and more.

during the hours of operation to make an appointment. Visit promedica.org/ afterhours for more information. Located adjacent to Levis Commons in ProMedica Perrysburg Medical Center Hours: Weeknights: 6:30 – 11:30 p.m. Weekends and holidays: 1 – 8 p.m. Please note: Our hours will change in January 2015.

ProMedica AfterHours is open nights, weekends and holidays – 365 days a year. You can walk in or call 419-291-0130

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We specialize in decorative finishes for furniture and cabinetry utilizing CHALK PAINT® Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan. Our shop also features home decor and accessories, homeware and painted furnishings. Workshops are offered Oct. 19 and Nov. 1, 5, 9 and 19.

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Salvatore Capelli Hair Spa and Beauty Lounge prides itself on providing highly educated staff members who enjoy sharing their knowledge with their clients. Services offered include a full-service hair spa, a team of massage therapists, expert manicurists and a luxury esthetician as well as waxing and hair restoration services. To top it off, an in-house herbologist mixes teas for sipping and serums as well as creates makeup using ethically sourced organic botanicals.

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Your Everyday Getaway

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On October 26, 2004, The Town Center at Levis Commons opened for business and secured its spot as the premier lifestyle center in Northwest Ohio. Ten years later, many milestones met and memories made, Levis Commons is proud to celebrate a decade of success.

Horse-Drawn Hayrides Saturdays in October 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Take a horse-drawn hayride around the decorated boulevard at Levis Commons. Hayride pick up is located on Chappel Dr. and rides are just $1 per person! Fall Concert Series Saturdays in October 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live music on the boulevard as your favorite local musicians perform every Saturday near the fountain.

October Celebrating 10 Years Throughout October Visit Levis Commons during October for an exciting month of promotions celebrating the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10 Year Anniversary. From special discounts to daily giveaways, customers are encouraged to follow Levis Commons on their favorite social media site for a chance to win a different prize each day. #Life At Levis Throughout October Snap a photo of your family enjoying themselves at Levis Commons this Fall and post it to your favorite social media site using the hashtag #LifeAtLevis. All those who hashtag #LifeAtLevis on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram during October will be entered to win a Levis Commons gift package. Look for your #LifeAtLevis photos on ShopLevisCommons.com too!

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Red Ribbon Run Saturday October 25 8:00 a.m. - Noon The Red Ribbon Run features a race for all skill levels with a 5k, 10k and 1mile/1k kids run through Levis Commons. Stick around or join us after the run from 10:00 a.m. - Noon for pumpkin bowling, a mini John Deere gator track, the Perrysburg Fire Safety House, fingerprinting, spooky activities and more!

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Toledo’s upcoming Board Fair event promises to match community-minded talent with interested nonprofits in order to fill vacant board seats. People interested in becoming a board member at a local nonprofit will want to attend Board Fair: Engage, Inspire & Involve. The free event runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at The Toledo Club, 235 14th St. Sponsors are Columbia Gas of Ohio and The Andersons. Event organizers are trying to meet the need for strong leadership in the nonprofit community while providing participants with a way to harness personal development. Many of the attendees have never served on a board before and need to learn the steps necessary to becoming a board member, said organizer Sara Swisher of EPIC Toledo. To help the young professionals, Julie Payeff of The Andersons will present “Millennials and Boomers in the Board Room.” The 20-minute presentation will be given at 6 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Light appetizers and a cash bar will also be provided. Swisher said 44 nonprofits plan to participate and she expects 200 attendees. Board Fair got its start when Mike Anderson,

chairman and CEO of The Andersons, approached Chris Kozak of Columbia Gas of Ohio with a problem: Only a small pool of people were being tapped for boards in the community. Kozak in turn contacted EPIC Toledo, Leadership Toledo and 20 Under 40. After many conversations, Board Fair was born. In its first year in 2013, 150 people showed up and 29 nonprofits participated — organizers had to turn some away. “The goal and mission is to put interested individuals together with organizations who are looking for help,” Kozak said. “It’s a pretty unique collaboration with EPIC Toledo, with 20 Under 40 and Leadership Toledo. Those organizations are nurturing and recognizing the next generation of leaders and we try to get everyone in the same room and say, ‘Here are some resources.’” People will have the opportunity to explain what they do and what they have to offer. The hope is that individuals will have an interest in an organization or issue and be able to bring their interests and talents to a nonprofit. Kozak is on several boards himself, including the American Red Cross of Northwest Ohio, the Boys & Girls Club of Toledo and the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. n BOARD CONTINUES ON 25

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. This year’s newly-designed Autumn Adventure long-sleeve T-shirts just $14 at the Visitors Center, Wildwood. Walk on your own or register for a guided walk with a naturalist at MetroparksToledo.com. See you on the trail!

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n CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT, RENEE PALACIOS OF FAMILY HOUSE, ANDY HUDAK OF TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISERS, CAROL SMITH OF FAMILY SERVICE OF NORTHWEST OHIO AND ATTORNEY AMANDA COYLE.

UPCOMING EVENTS Autumn Adventure with the Maumee Valley Volksporters Walk for the health of it at your own pace choosing a pre-planned 5 or 10 kilometer route. Registration is at arrival for this free event. Participation counts for one Metroparks Autumn Adventure activity. For more information, contact Kay at 419-283-4803. Free. Saturday, October 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oak Openings Preserve, Mallard Lake parking lot Ghosts of Providence Lantern Walk They’re baaaaaaack! The spooky Halloween tradition returns to the Canal Experience at Providence Metropark. Meet characters from long ago that dwell in the ghost town of Providence on this lantern lit evening walk through the region’s most unique historic park. Saturday, October 25, 7 to 8 p.m. Providence, Historic Area parking lot Fee: $5 (Metroparks Members $4) | Reservations Swan Creek Preserve’s Unique History Hear stories of this preserve’s former land use and ownership at this presentation and walk to sites of interest. Volunteer Trail Patrol member, Jack Mayer, guest leader. Sunday, October 26, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Swan Creek Preserve, Yager Center, Airport Hwy. Entrance Free | Reservations

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n BOARD CONTINUED FROM 23 “I’m very fortunate in doing what I do,” Kozak said. “I think it’s a way to build the community. I have two children in Northwest Ohio and I hope that they have opportunities. It’s the right thing to do when you’re at a certain stage of your career.” Andy Hudak, a financial adviser with Transamerica Financial Advisors, attended Board Fair last year because he wanted to be connected to like-minded individuals. “I did not know what to expect when I went to the Board Fair,” Hudak said. “I had no idea; I took my sister. We just met so many cool people. You get out of it what you put into it and it was a really good experience.” Hudak subsequently joined the board of Ballet Theatre of Toledo. He’s also on the board of Northpointe Academy and Wildwood Environmental Academy, two charter schools. He said the benefits of serving on a board are many, from learning about the business, the community and personal interaction, to becoming connected with sincere people that you would never meet elsewhere. “All our advisers that come and work with us, I tell them to find a cause you’re passionate about that you can really grab onto and find an organization that serves. Board service really only takes a few hours a month out of your schedule at most, and it’s well worth the time so I highly recommend it,” he said. Hudak will attend this year’s Board Fair as a recruiter for the boards he

serves. He said he’ll look for individuals who want to serve the community, connect with others and bear some of the responsibility for the success of the organization. EPIC Toledo member Amanda Coyle recently graduated from law school and passed the bar. She has always lived in Sylvania and wanted to give back to her community. Board Fair offered her a step in that direction last year. She said the process was actually “a little stressful” with so many nonprofits represented, but in the end she chose Family Service of Northwest Ohio, an organization that works to empower families through counseling and violence intervention. Coyle was a natural fit with her family court experience, said Carol Smith, the executive office manager for Family Service of Northwest Ohio. Smith also attended the first Board Fair and said she met a crop of talented young professionals who were deeply committed to giving back. “I was amazed at the people there who were truly interested in finding a niche in the nonprofit world,” she said. Smith said the process of filling board seats is fraught with difficulties. Finding people who are genuinely interested in a nonprofit’s mission is hard, she said. Family Service of Northwest Ohio can take up to 18 board members and currently has 13 seats filled. Board members serve two or three year terms and

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hen he was young, Mike Klein would go door to door to sell his drawings of Donald Duck. Now he has his own studio, Ink and Iron Tattoo Parlour, and since its opening Sept. 6 he’s inked almost 50 people. Klein and friend Shane Gontarz opened the “boutique-style tattoo shop” together with the vision of changing the face of Toledo’s tattoo scene. “I think the biggest thing is the Toledo tattoo scene has been kind of ruled by one shop,” Klein said. “I want them to still be successful [but] overall I just want to bring a new flavor to the tattoo scene.”

Klein concentrates on the art. He wants to help potential customers make educated decisions when it comes to a tattoo. Klein and Gontarz both said it’s important to sit and talk with customers during appointments. “Being able to have an open floor space and have our customers feel engaged in every step of the artistic process ensures they are getting a piece and an experience that they will cherish and enjoy for a lifetime,” Gontarz said in an email. Gontarz is currently attending The Ohio State University and will move to Toledo in December. Gontarz handles the business for the shop while Klein does the art. “I cannot wait to be in Toledo full time and become immersed in

the culture,” Gontarz said. “I can say without any hesitation that I have not experienced a city in Ohio that truly has more pride than Toledo, Ohio. And this is coming from a Cleveland boy so that means a lot.” Klein wants every customer to be 100 percent satisfied, unlike he was when he got his first tattoo. At the age of 17, he got a cross between his shoulder blades that he said is crooked. “It’s something that’s on your body forever, for it to just be an ‘eh’ experience [isn’t good enough],” he said. Klein is also concentrating on the longevity of his clients’ tattoos. “I guarantee my tattoos. If your tattoo doesn’t look 100 percent like you want it and you come back, I will fix it up for free,” Klein said. “It’s my name attached to your

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These tattoos are good for drink specials during the Zombie Pub Crawl. Klein hopes for a long-lasting partnership between the shop and the event. The studio also works with the Glass City Rollers roller derby team and starting in November, local musicians will play at the shop. “Everybody down here has been really receptive about the shop opening,” Klein said. “A lot of that comes from being from Maumee. I’m not some guy that moved here from out of town trying to make a quick buck. This is my roots and I’m really branching out from that point.” Ink and Iron Tattoo Parlour is located at 1505 Adams St. For more information, visit inkandirontattoo.com. O

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Lavette Miller is not shy about telling her story. She tells it straight: She abused drugs, gambled and prostituted herself. She was homeless on and off. In 1997, a man shot her, the bullet hitting her spine, confining her to a wheelchair. She said she was an angry person for a long time, but she wasn’t raised in a neglectful or abusive home; she just made bad choices. Today, Miller is clean and sober, has a job and pays rent on time. The 45-yearold will be the honorary mayor of Tent City 2014 on Oct. 24-26 at the Civic Center Mall Downtown. “Now I’m not ‘Where can I get my next fix?’” Miller said. “I’m not about what I can get and I can spend my money on other stuff. I like it and I’m honored that I have gone from a guest to a ‘1Matters King.’ They don’t try to bombard you or ‘fire and brimstone’ you with things; they simply wait for you. They stay in your life and help you and do whatever they can until you are ready to change. 1Matters holds their hands out and we just mold ourselves into a better version of ourself and 1Matters is there to love and embrace us through the process.” Founded in 1990 by Ken Leslie who was homeless himself for a time, Tent City brings together people of compas-

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sponsored by Veterans Matter. New this year, organizers are asking participants to walk in a veteran’s name. Those doing so will wear T-shirts with the veteran’s name on the back. The walk starts at Promenade Park at 6 p.m. and will go to the Civic Center Mall. To register for the walk go to www.1matters.org/walk. Veterans Matters housed 458 veterans last year in six states. Lo-

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The Distillery

Popular meeting spot for gangsters during Prohibition. 6630 S. Dixie Hwy., Erie. (734) 6360954 or angelosnorthwoodvilla.net. ✯ Tom Szor on piano, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

The mic is open on Sundays, but paid entertainers rock out Fridays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www. thedistilleryonline.com. ✯ Sunday Ticket: Sundays. ✯ Monday Night Football: Mondays. ✯ Trivia with Team Lunchbox: Tuesdays. ✯ Name That Tune: Wednesdays. ✯ My Sister Sarah: Oct. 17. ✯ Arctic Clam: Oct. 18. ✯ Johnny Rod: Oct. 23.

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Featuring burgers, bands and bourbon. $5 cover. 5304 Monroe St. (419) 593-0073 or bar145toledo.com. ✯ $5 martinis and burgers: Wednesdays. ✯ The MENUS: 10:30 p.m. to midnight Oct. 17. ✯ Bad Medicine & Homecoming Party: 10:30 p.m. to midnight: Oct. 18.

The Blarney Irish Pub

Catch local acts while taking in the pub’s modern Irish and American fare. 601 Monroe St. (419) 418-2339 or www.theblarneyirishpub.com. ✯ The Bradberries: Oct. 17. ✯ Jeff Stewart & The 25s: Oct. 18.

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 with Steve Finelli and Oliver Roses: Mondays. ✯ Open mic and Steve Kennedy: Thursdays. ✯ Last Born Sons: Oct. 17. ✯ Joe Woods Trio: Oct. 18.

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. ✯ Gene Parker: Tuesdays. ✯ Gene Parker & Friends: Wednesdays. ✯ Lori Lefevre: Oct. 17.

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. ✯ Berlin Brothers: Oct. 17. ✯ Andrew Ellis: Oct. 18.

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. ✯ Don Coats: Oct. 17.

Durty Bird

A full bar featuring multiple happy hours (4-7 p.m.) on weekdays, plus live entertainment four nights a week. 2 S. St. Clair St. (419) 2432473 or www.yeoldedurtybird.com. ✯ Motown with Trez Gregory & Co.: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Oct. 17. ✯ The Earregulars: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Oct. 18. ✯ Quick Trio: 1-4 p.m. Oct. 19. ✯ The New Mondays: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 20. ✯ Bradley McNett: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 21. ✯ Kyle White: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 22. ✯ Cynthia Kaay Bennett: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 23.

Elixer

This two-man band (consisting of Dave Rybaczewski and Walter Guy) performs Beatles songs acoustically. www.beatlesebooks.com/ elixir. ✯ Quimby’s Food and Spirits, 3536 Sterns

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Evolution

A club “for the mature crowd,” Evolution offers $5 martinis on Thursdays and the occasional live musical performance. 519 S. Reynolds Road. (419) 725-6277 or clubevolutiontol.com. ✯ Feel Good Fridays: Fridays. ✯ Sensational Saturdays: Saturdays.

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. ✯ The Late Show: Oct. 17-18.

Hollywood Casino Toledo

The Hollywood Casino offers musical distractions from all the lights, noise and jackpots. 777 Hollywood Blvd. (419) 661-5200 or www. hollywoodcasinotoledo.com. ✯ The Homewreckers: Oct. 17. ✯ FU5ION: Oct. 18.

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: 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.

One2 Lounge at Treo

Live music starts at 7:30 p.m. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com. ✯ Swingmania: Oct. 17.

The Ottawa Tavern

Casual meals and bingo and trivia nights with weekend entertainment. 1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www.otavern.com. ✯ Fluffer: 10 p.m. Oct. 17. ✯ Homewrecker with Pharaoh, Mutilated: 7 p.m. Oct. 18.

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. ✯ One2 Lounge at Treo, 5703 Main St., Sylvania. Oct. 17. ✯ MGM Grand Detroit, 1777 3rd St. Detroit, Oct. 18.

The Village Idiot

Tunes combined with pizza and booze. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 893-7281 or www. villageidiotmaumee.com. ✯ The House Band: Fridays. ✯ Dooley Wilson, Bob Rex and friends: Sundays. ✯ Frankie May and friends: Mondays. ✯ John Barile & Bobby May: Tuesdays. ✯ Andrew Ellis: Wednesdays. ✯ Killer Flamingos: Oct. 18.

Ye Olde Cock n’ Bull

Featuring 30 draught beer selections, daily drink specials and live entertainment daily. 9 N. Huron St. (419) 244-2855 or facebook.com/ cocknbulltoledo. ✯ Danny Mettler hosts Open Mic Night: Wednesdays. ✯ Tore Down Blues Jam Band: Sundays. ✯ Bobby May and John Barile followed Captain Sweet Shoes: Oct. 17. ✯ Beg 2 Differ: Oct. 18. ✯ Tore Down Blues Band Jam: Oct. 19. ✯ Kyle Smithers: Oct. 21. ✯ Danny Mettler: Oct. 22. ✯ Captain Sweet Shoes: Oct. 23. EVENTS

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Eastwood Theater

The historic landmark is screening movies for $5. The theater provides a safe option of entertainment for the surrounding communities. 817 East Broadway. For more information, call (419) 720-5199 or visit eastwoodtheater.com. ✯ “How to Train Your Dragon 2”: 6 and 8 p.m. on Oct. 17,1:30 p.m. on Oct. 18 and 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 19. ✯ “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”: 7:15 p.m. on Oct. 16, 10 p.m. on Oct. 17, 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. on Oct. 18 and 6:30 and 9 p.m. on Oct. 19.

Humanities Happy Hours

Free food, free intellectual inquiry. Happy hours take place 5-8 p.m. and talks and Q&A take place from 6-7 p.m. Libbey Hall, University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St. ✯ English Literature: “Women Writers and Nursery Rhyme” by Associate Professor of English Melissa Valiska Gregory and “Renaissance Song Lyrics in Print and the Definition of Poetry” by Professor of English Andrew Mattison: Oct. 23.

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2700 Broadway St. $11-$14. (419) 385-4040 or toledozoo.org. ✯ Free-flight Butterfly Exhibit: Free with zoo admission. Open daily. ✯ Night in the Museum: Oct. 17. ✯ Senior Discovery Days: Oct. 21. ✯ Little Boo at the Zoo: Oct. 23. If you would like your event in The Pulse, contact Matt at mattliasse@gmail.com.

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