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SHREDDING THE CURTAIN

Prayers in Morenci Shifting winds around turbines

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orenci, just across the Michigan border, does not usually draw attention from its Ohio neighbors, and truth be told, its residents probably prefer it that way. Even in its own Lenawee County, Morenci attracts less notice than Adrian, Tecumseh, Blissfield, Hudson, Sand Creek and just about every other town in the region, and again, that is probably fine as far as its people are concerned.

But the disappearance of three young brothers has brought national attention to the small community, for all the wrong and most horrific reasons.

At press time, Morenci Sheriff Larry Weeks is preparing his community for the worst possible news. It is increasingly likely that Andrew, 9, Alexander, 7, and Tanner Skelton, 5, have been murdered, with their own father a potential suspect. fathers, our hearts break with prayers for Thomas F. POUNDS theseAsthree boys; in spirit, we join the thousands of Lenawee County residents who have hosted vigils and formed search groups. We have seen the many businesses that have used their marquees and signs to offer messages of hope for the safe return of the Skelton brothers.

As a former editor in Adrian, Toledo Free Press Editor in Chief Michael S. Miller worked with Weeks on several stories. Weeks is an honorable and efficient officer and he has fronted this investigation and been its public face with the dignity and great leadership he is well-known for.

Michael S. MILLER Tragedy and loss seem to hit harder during the holiday season, and the idea that the three Skelton brothers will not experience the childhood rush and thrill of the upcoming celebrations adds to the pain and heartache of this case.

It is with great sadness that we send our prayers to the affected people of Lenawee County, while we hold out hope that there still may be a happy ending to this story.

■ Andrew Skelton, 9, is 4 feet 1 inch tall, weighs 57 pounds, and has brown eyes and hair. He was last seen wearing brown or black pajama pants with orange piping.

■ Alexander Skelton, 7, is 3 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 45 pounds; has brown eyes and hair and has scars at his hairline and on his chin. He was last seen wearing black pajama pants and a gray shirt.

■ Tanner Skelton, 5, is 3 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 40 pounds and has blue eyes and blond hair. He was last seen wearing camouflage pajama pants and a Scooby-Doo shirt.

Police say any information about the missing boys should be reported by calling 911, the Morenci Police Department at (517) 458-2323 or Lenawee County Dispatch at (517) 263-0524.

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lacing a wind turbine at Collins Park has been dis- to Johnson and Deichert that the city’s position was, “If you cussed for several years. In October it was still in- won’t work with us, we’ll just go to the Port and get it done.”

Deichert said, “They did not use the exact words ‘emicluded with the solar array project; now it’s not. Who was blamed and what was said could be described as a soap nent domain,” what they basically said is ‘We are going to go over your head and take the land’.” opera, “As the Wind Turbine Turns.”

The original offer made by the city to lease the five acres Legislation was presented to Toledo City Council on Nov. 26 for the proposed solar array at the Collins Park was less than what Midwest is paying the Lucas County Port water treatment plant. Sources within city government Authority for 2 acres. Midwest wanted to cover its costs.

“We are a for-profit business; we didn’t destated that the wind turbine part of the project velop this property to just give it away,” Dewas dead because Midwest Terminals of Toichert said. ledo International wanted too much money After several weeks, a Port Authority for leasing land needed for an easement. member contacted Deichert to set a meeting Toledo Free Press contacted Alex Johnson, with Midwest and the city. Deichert said in CEO of Midwest, and John D. Walthall, manaddition to offering a lower lease price that ager of the water treatment plant, on Nov. 26. was slightly above what Midwest is paying per Via e-mail Nov. 26, Johnson said that Midacre, he also offered the option of leasing fewer west had been threatened with an eminent than 5 acres so Toledo could stay within the domain scenario. it had for property leasing.

David Leffler, director of the Department Lisa Renee WARD budget That Nov. 5 meeting was the last that Midwest of Public Utilities, contacted Toledo Free Press on Nov. 28 by phone in response to our e-mail to Walthall. heard from the City of Toledo. Deichert was later told by a Port Leffler said “the project is still moving.” He said the city was member that the project had “gone cold” and that it did not appear the grant paperwork was going to be completed in time. seeking an easement from Midwest for transmission lines.

The time frame of the remaining solar array part of the On the subject of eminent domain, Leffler first said that did not happen. When pressed, Leffler said, “Emi- project was discussed at a Nov. 30 agenda review. IPS Ennent domain might have been casually mentioned, but ergy Ventures LLC, the private company that Toledo and the Port Authority are partnering with, must have 5 pernot threatened.”

Toledo Free Press contacted Johnson again, and he referred cent of the construction done by the end of 2010 to get the us to Fred Deichert, chief financial officer for Midwest, who $1.4 million grant that is part of the funding for the project.

Toledo Free Press contacted Tim Murphy on Dec. 1. played an active role in the negotiations with the city.

On Nov. 30, legislation concerning the solar array Murphy confirmed that the city was seeking 5 acres and project was discussed at Council’s agenda review. The wind not just an easement for transmission lines. He said it was turbine project was briefly mentioned but why it was no needed because of the required fall zone. The proposed longer a part of the Collins Park project was not addressed. wind turbine’s hub is 220 feet in the air; the tip of the blade Deichert told Toledo Free Press on Dec. 1 that after the is 350 feet in the air. initial contact with Johnson by Toledo in June, he became The required fall zone differs throughout the U.S.; it’s the main contact, with Jason Lowery, director of business generally the height of the tower. Ingleside, Texas, requires development for Midwest, in a secondary role. the fall zone to be 75 percent of the tower height; MiddleAt the first meeting, Deichert said a number of staff from town, Rhode Island, requires a circular area 125 percent the city of Toledo were present, including Tim Murphy, of the tower height as the fall zone. An acre equals about commissioner of division of environmental services.

209 feet on each side, which would mean Toledo’s fall zone The property is the former Gulf Oil refinery that’s been would be more than 1,000 feet. renamed the Ironville property, Deichert said.

Murphy said that Midwest did not offer to lease less “The ultimate landholder is the Port Authority; Mid- land and there was no threat to have the Port Authority west has a long-term lease with the Port and it’s our job to take the land from Midwest. He said, “There was an aswork with the Port Authority to develop the land,” he said. sumption the price had been worked out since it was part “The city originally came in saying they need a minimum of of the model, and we think Midwest was above the fair five acres, they need a safety area and you are certainly not market value on the lease.” able to build anything underneath.”

When Murphy and Deichert were told the differences in Deichert said he had questions, such as what types of re- what each had said, both stood by their statements. strictions would be in place for building height outside of the When asked why during an Oct. 25 Toledo City Council 5 acres. He wanted assurances in writing as part of the lease. utilities hearing it was never mentioned that the 1-megaHe stated the first lease price offered “was a healthy price.” watt wind turbine would be located on land that the city did In July, Lowery went on a tour of the property with not own, Murphy said, “They never asked.”

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CHILDREN OF LIBERTY

GOP shows its focus Where have the leaders gone?

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he true focus of the newly lies earning $250,000 or less. United re-empowered Republican for a Fair Economy, a group made majority is quickly becoming up of hundreds of people in the top apparent. Recently, the GOP blocked 5 percent, is calling for the fair taxathe extension of unemployment ben- tion of the wealthy. Billionaires like efits for 2 million long-termed unem- Warren Buffett, arguably one of the ployed because they are “concerned” most well-heeled in the world, is about the $12.1 billion that a one-year calling for the end to this madness. extension of benefits would cost and For more than four decades, they its adding to the deficit. In times of have received the lion’s share of the economic malaise, when there are economic pie, and even they recogfive unemployed workers for every nize the danger of the widening gap in income disparity. available job, they feel The GOP talking it is more important to heads would have “rein in the out-of-conyou believe that this trol spending” that is is the way to prosdestroying our country. perity and creating Let’s look at the jobs. The New York current state of affairs.

Times reported that Exit polls showed that American companies the top concerns for just posted their most voters were far and profitable quarter away jobs and the ever, earning at an economy. The Repub- Don BURNARD annual rate of $1.659 licans ran on promises to create jobs, in Ohio and nation- trillion. This was the highest ever wide. After the election, the focus is recorded. Unfortunately, it had virright back to the same old crap they tually no effect on jobs in the real have been shoveling for the past 10 world. But these are the poor souls years: Tax cuts for the rich, smaller who we need to focus on first, acgovernment, less regulation and cording to the Republicans.

Another report came out that now, repeal of the health care law, blocking cap and trade and, basi- pointed out the wealth of members of cally, blocking anything the Demo- Congress. Their net worth increased crats and the Obama administration by 16 percent through the meltdown of the economy and most have a net try to do.

Add in defunding NPR for firing worth that puts them in the top 5 percent. Think there’s a connection Juan Williams for good measure.

Nowhere has any kind of plan here? One of Ronald Reagan’s fato create jobs appeared on the radar mous campaign slogans was that “It’s screen of these great saviors of de- morning in America.” We’d better mocracy. You see, the campaign is wake up and smell the coffee, folks!

Bob Herbert pointed out in a reover. Now it’s back to business as usual. The main concern is to look out cent column, “There is no way to bring for those poor millionaires and bil- America’s consumer economy back lionaires, who may lose the great ben- to robust health if unemployment is efits they received from the Bush tax chronically high, wages remain stagcuts. The fact it would cost us $830 bil- nant and the jobs that are created are lion during the next 10 years, money poor ones. Without ordinary Amerithat would most probably have to be cans spending their earnings from offset by borrowing from the Chinese, good jobs, any hope for a meaningful seems to create a blind spot in the Re- long-term recovery is doomed.” publicans’ deficit concern.

So here’s my plan: From the time The paltry $12 billion by com- the new Congress, both national and parison to extend the benefits for state, take office, every day I’ll ask the unemployed are much more of a “Where’s the jobs?” Let’s see if enough threat in Bizarro World. The fact that of us can actually hold these guys acthe spending from those unemploy- countable to do what they promised ment checks have been shown time us they’d do. Keep repeating it until and again to be much more effective they start to pay attention to us, the in getting the economy going isn’t members of the other 95 percent. That even a consideration to them. The goes for members of both parties. Rearistocracy takes precedence. member, “Where’s the jobs?” It’d make Hundreds of the beneficiaries of a nice bumper sticker, don’t you think? this beneficence have called for letting these tax cuts expire and for the E-mail columnist Don Burnard at Obama plan to keep them for fami- letters@toledofreepress.com.

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A representative republic reflects the people and for the oes it feel like something is wrong or like something is missing? Everything seems to be in crisis: local past 40 years, we stopped being leaders. We do not want to cities and school districts cutting services; states on make the difficult choices. Instead of telling ourselves, “No, the verge of bankruptcy; the nation is $13 trillion in debt, I can’t afford that new car,” we take out a 6-year loan. Instead of telling our children no, we buy them with a trillion-dollar deficit annually.

Xboxes and cell phones. The family wants a For the last 40 years the politicians gave new house; we may not be able to afford it, us more and more. The politicians used our but we know we deserve the best. government like Aladdin’s lamp, except inTo pay for all these toys we can’t afford, stead of granting three wishes, the wishes are we have to work more. Mom and Dad have limitless. Whatever politicians wanted, they to work 40-plus hours and barely spend any made happen without regard for the cost. The time with the family. We use material things golden goose (Americans and our free enterto replace time; we buy our kids everything prise system) would pay for it. Our elected, they want to make ourselves feel better for no matter if they had a D or an R after their not being there. names, were living it up. They bought conScott ALLEGRINI Government reflects the people; we want stituents’ votes with more pork. it all and the government gives it to us. The “The American Republic will endure until politicians realize they can bribe the people with their own best military money can buy — check. Health care for elderly and poor — check. Retirement for all — check. Why money,” Alexis de Tocqueville said.

Well, the golden goose cannot keep up with the politi- should we expect the politicians to tell us no, when we won’t cians’ spending. As many of us have experienced, we can tell ourselves no? For 40 years, we have acted like teenagers. live above our means for a while, but we also know what We wanted all the freedoms but none of the responsibility.

There is a deficit of leadership in government, because will happen next. We must live below our means to pay for there is a deficit of leadership in the American people. We the extravagance and this is where we are today.

The line has been drawn in the sand. For 40 years, we don’t want to make tough choices so we push the responlived above our means. Now we have the predictable result sibility to others.

So how do we get politicians to become leaders? We which is debt: both moral and financial.

“Loading up the nation with debt and leaving it for the start by looking in the mirror and asking ourselves, are we following generations to pay is morally irresponsible. Ex- willing to accept the duty of being citizens? Are we willing cessive debt is a means by which governments oppress the to say no? Are we willing to accept responsibility? Are we willing to become leaders in our house, neighborhood and people,” Thomas Jefferson said.

We instinctively know the answer. If we lose our jobs, we community?

Tough times are here. So we have a choice to make: cut our expenses. If we have debt, we live below our means to pay the debt. The answer may be clear, but it requires Will “We the people” stand up as leaders and do our leaders — those leaders who are willing to face facts. We duty or will we continue to delegate the responsibility need leaders who have the courage to stand up and say, “No to others and hope that this gravy train keeps on chugging? We are going to have to make difficult decisions. more, sorry folks, but we can’t afford it.”

I can hear you snicker, “Yeah, right, Scott; where are we Will we accept that “We the people” are not just words in our Constitution, but are the owner’s manual for our going to find a leader to do that?”

The answer is simple but frightening. Our political form of government?

Either way, the person who will determine which direcleaders reflect us. When politicians spent money like they had a printing press, it was because we wanted the goodies, tion we follow is the person in the mirror. or at least we tolerated it. The politicians could not have depleted our treasury without our allowing it to happen. So, Scott Allegrini is a founding member of the local organization we are in this mess not because of politicians but because of Children of Liberty. The group’s website is www.meetup.com/ The-children-of-liberty/. lack of leadership on our part.

■ WARD CONTINUED FROM A3 Because of cell phone towers, underground reservoirs and the required fall zone, the city does not have the necessary land to place the wind turbine at the water treatment plant site.

Murphy said he was surprised that the wind turbine was not asked about at agenda review.

“I was prepared to explain and discuss it, but it never came up. Wind is on hold due to the siting discussion,” he said.

“The funding as it is proposed will be leveraged out on other projects. We have built funding for future projects into that bond fund. We like the turbine pricing, wind is half the price of

solar, but it’s more difficult to site,” Murphy said.

The elimination of the wind turbine will not seriously impact the amount of energy estimated to be produced. Murphy said they had made conservative estimates as to how much energy the 1-megawatt solar array would produce and that the first plan for Collins Park only included a 250-kilowatt solar array and the 1 megawatt wind turbine.

Midwest does not want to be the scapegoat for the wind turbine project not moving forward; it supports alternative energy. One of its subsidiaries is the alternative energy company Red Lion Bio-Energy. While it was willing to continue negotiating the lease, De-

ichert said what transpired, “gives the impression that the city is not bargaining in good faith.”

Murphy said that solar and wind projects are a learning experience for the city and, “the turbine project was no longer a viable piece in this project.

We needed to continue to press forward on the solar side.”

If Council passes the legislation Dec. 7, IPS Energy will have 24 days to get 5 percent of the construction done. Will the solar array succeed where the turbine project has stalled?

The crystal ball is cloudy on that one.

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Toledo Police Chief Mike Navarre announced Nov. 26 the arrest of Vincent Williams on two counts of rape. There have been a series of sexual assaults and attempted abductions in the Toledo area with at least seven reported incidents.

On Nov. 27, Williams requested a public defender. Bond was set at $500,000 at no percent for each count. A preliminary hearing is set for Dec. 6 at 9 a.m.

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By Kristen Rapin-Criswell

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Every day, at least one water main owned by the city of Toledo’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) breaks.

The city’s water and sewer department, which provides services not only to Toledoans but to cities and counties throughout Northwest Ohio and part of Southeast Michigan, faces the challenge of fixing these breaks, maintaining the water and sewer lines it has and meeting requirements of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) agreement.

To provide sufficient funds to meet these challenges, Mayor Mike Bell’s administration has proposed water, sewer and storm water rate increases across the next four years.

The administration has proposed a 9.9 percent rate increase every year for storm water and water costs and a 13.4 percent increase every year for sewer costs between 2011 and 2014.

According to Tom Crothers, director of the DPU, the rate increases are “absolutely warranted” for the simple fact that the department has to maintain the system properly.

“We understand a rate increase is tough in this environment; we live here, too. We understand how difficult things are here in Northwest Ohio and the region ... It’s tough for our businesses, it’s tough for our residents, it’s tough for everyone,” Crothers said. “Yet, if the system fails, no amount of money that you or I pay will bring water to your home if there’s a problem in the system.”

Crothers said the system isn’t in immediate danger, but if things aren’t turned around there could be “catastrophic problems” in the future.

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Several PIPEs at the toledo water treatment plant have leaking joints.

Rate increase

Every year, the average home uses 12,000 cubic feet, or roughly 90,000 gallons, of water.

In 2010, the average customer will pay $657.40 for combined water, sewer and storm water services. In 2014,

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after the four-year rate increases, the average customer will spend $1,051.52 a year or roughly $33 more a month than they do currently.

Seniors would pay a discounted rate based on the idea that they consume less water, Crothers said.

Seniors average 4,000 cubic feet,

or roughly 30,000 gallons of water a year.

In 2010, seniors average a cost of $295.04 annually, while in 2014 they’ll pay $470.76 a year.

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Problems in the system

Due to inadequate funds coming in during the past few years, the department is forced to play catch-up, Crothers said. The Toledo Waterway Initiative consent decree with the federal EPA mandated improvements in the sanitary disposal of sewage and storm water into the rivers. As a result of the agreement, sewage costs increased to cover improvements, but the water rates weren’t increased to keep the bill low, Crothers added.

“We all keep score by our purse or back pocket. You don’t pay a separate check for storm water, sanitary sewer and water, you write one. What happened is the total amount for the water has been kept lower than it should have been to support the sewer side,” he said.

In addition to water rates not increasing as they should have, estimates in water usages have also created a lower intake than projected.

Current rates don’t meet the need to maintain the water and sewage systems, Crothers said.

“We don’t want to have large rates.

We’ve tried to avoid it, hoping that the economy would turn, that water sales would jump up, that everything would turn rosy,” said Don Moline, commissioner of field services at DPU. n WATER CONTINUES ON A8

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n WATER CONTINUED FROM A6 “It just hasn’t, and in the meantime the system has declined and is in critical need of maintenance now. It’s not time the time to put it off another five years until something gets better.”

The majority of the DPU’s water and sewer mains, roughly 70 percent, date back to the 1950s, Moline said.

Some of the mains date back even further to the late 1800s.

Moline said many of these pipes are falling apart and need to be replaced. In addition, the drinking water plant is in terrible need of a $3.6 million roof replacement, he said.

Moline’s main concern is making sure the water plant has enough functioning water pumps to meet the need of the region.

“I can hold the roof up temporarily, but if the pump fails, I’m done,” Moline said.

The plant must have at least three pumps operational at all times, with four operational in the summer, he said.

Like a house, the water and sewer lines and plants need to be maintained.

“We need to get the house back in order. If we don’t, it’s going to go,” Moline said.

Upton Avenue

One of the worst breaks in the system’s history was in 1996 on an Upton Avenue water main, Moline said.

A 30-inch water main from the 1950s blew, knocking six houses off their foundations and flooding the area around DeVilbiss.

“The Coast Guard came out in boats to rescue people from their houses, the water came out so fast,” Moline said.

The water main break at Upton cost $3 million to fix. If a similar break, a catastrophic failure of a main, were to happen today the water and sewer replacement fund wouldn’t have the cash to fix it, Moline said.

“We have big stuff and that means it’s expensive. When it goes, it goes and we have to get someone on the site immediately,” Crothers said.

Council’s concerns

Toledo City Council has already hosted one committee of the whole meeting to discuss the possible rate increases and has scheduled another for Dec. 6.

“It’s very important that we continue to get the word out to the public about potential rate increases. We need public testimony and to get public feedback,” said Councilwoman Lindsay Webb.

“How we move forward will directly impact the bottom line of the citizens and the businesses as well as the integrity of the storm sewer and water systems,” she said.

Webb said she knows improvements are necessary in the system, but

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MANY Controls in the plant control room no longer function. This equipment regulates six high-pressure pumps.

needs to balance the DPU’s needs with what’s best for the residents financially.

Other members of council also expressed concern about the public’s ability to pay the increased rates.

During its first reading of the legislation at the Nov. 23 Council meeting, George Sarantou asked the administration to analyze the possibility of raising the rates to the same levels during eight years instead of four.

Council President Wilma Brown would like to see at the Dec. 6 meeting if there could be a reduction in the rate percentage, she said.

“I’ve been hearing from people that

they understand we need the money, but they can’t afford to pay the 9.9 percent increase all at once,” Brown said.

Brown is especially concerned with the senior citizens’ ability to pay, she said.

Councilman D. Michael Collins wants an audit of the sewer, storm water and water funds, breaking down how each dollar is spent before voting, he said. Collins would also like a complete list of delinquent accounts.

“I won’t support any new monies for the city of Toledo, unless they’re putting efforts into collecting delinquent payments,” Collins said. “I cannot justify making the people that

pay their bills pay more if we’re not going after the people that don’t pay.”

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Toledo Symphony plays solo in pursuing city funding

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It would have been impossible for the city to give us the money and it would have been politically bad for us.”

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As Toledo Symphony Orchestra (TSO) musicians rehearse and organizers book plane tickets for cellos, harps and humans, Toledo City Council members are mulling over a request to help foot the bill.

The orchestra recently asked Council for $10,000 to aid its trek to New York City in May, where the group will perform at the inaugural Spring for Music festival at Carnegie Hall. Six other orchestras out of 25 applicants were selected.

“The debut in Carnegie Hall is the epitome of achievement,” said Kathleen Carroll, president and CEO of

Council members will decide whether to approve the request Dec. 7. The money would come from the Paul Block trust fund

bequeathed for arts, parks and recreation, said Councilman D. Michael Collins.

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“When you’re competing on an international level, the arts are very important as part of our portfolio.”

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“It would have been impossible for the city to give us the money and it would have been politically bad for us,” Calder said.

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Oregon’s orchestra has an annual $14 million budget, compared to the TSO’s $6 million budget, which Carroll described as “constantly eroding.”

The city allotted about $100,000 to TSO every year until the local economy soured a few years ago. That change, along with the less than half of 1 percent of state funding the TSO receives has made for tougher times, Carroll said.

Still, Carroll said, the TSO has attracted strong local support.

At least 100 people have purchased tickets from TSO to attend the Carnegie Hall event, even though the orchestra will perform the program at the Peristyle on April 29 and 30. The program is an avant-garde surprise not to be revealed until February, said Ashley Mirakian, director of marketing and public relations for TSO. The six American and one Canadian orchestras were selected based on innovative programming, said Mary Lou Falcone, director of public relations for the Spring for Music festival. All orchestras will receive at least $50,000 to play and additional box office revenue from tickets mostly priced at $25 each.

“The idea was if the orchestra didn’t ever have to be bothered with selling a ticket, what would be the

ideal program that you would want to present that represented who you were and what your philosophy of music making is,” Falcone said.

Displaying that philosophy in Carnegie Hall, a place TSO has never ventured, seems a worthy cause for money from the Block trust, said Steve Herwat, deputy mayor of operations.

The particular $10,000 would come from interest from investments, he said. The fund is allotted specifically for arts and recreation. The city has borrowed from the fund in the past to fill budget holes but plans to return the money with future casino revenues, he said.

The TSO has raised about $200,000 for the festival from private donors and a National Endowment for the Arts grant, short of the $250,000 goal.

But the pursuit won’t stop if Council says no.

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Casey keeps playing as Blank family gets ready to move Editor’s note: Toledo Free Press will follow the Blank family of Millbury for the next year as they rebuild their lives after a June 5 tornado destroyed their Main Street home.

By Brandi Barhite TOLEDO FREE PRESS ASSOCIATE EDITOR bbarhite@toledofreepress.com

Casey Blank is staying focused on basketball amidst the excitement of moving back home.

The Blanks are scheduled to return to their Millbury neighborhood before Christmas. Their house, which was destroyed in the June 5 torBLANK nado, is almost finished.

Meanwhile, school and sports continues to normalize life for Casey, who has been living in an Oregon condo with his family. The 5-foot10-inch-sophomore won’t miss any games or practices when the day to move finally arrives.

“I am not going to take off,” said the junior varsity player. “It is a long season, but I like to play in all the games because it is fun to do.”

He is set to start in the first boys’ game of the season for Lake High School on Dec. 4. The game against Rossford will be played in the Student Health Athletic Center (SHAC) at Owens, which is where all home games will be hosted as tornadodamaged Lake High School is rebuilt.

No. 5 Casey said his position is “kind of a guard.” He basically doesn’t dribble much, but he shoots more. He said he is best at three-pointers and foul shots.

His coach, Clyde Ickes, said he knew about Casey’s house but hasn’t really talked to him about it.

“He knows that I will help if he needs it, but I like basketball to be a getaway for him,” Ickes said.

Ickes said Casey is a fantastic player who is one of the best hustlers on the team.

He said the team is ready for its first game at Owens.

“We are going to treat it like home, that is going be our attitude,” Ickes FAMILY: to said.

In addition to basketball, Casey plays golf and baseball for Lake. His favorite is baseball, then basketball and then golf.

“Compared to baseball and golf, we do more running and it is more up-tempo,” he said of basketball.

Casey said the talk about the tornado has dwindled in recent months, although he doesn’t mind talking about it.

“At first it was hard and stuff and now I am used to it,” Casey said.

He didn’t lose any basketball equipment in the tornado, but he had shoes in the house that he found among the debris after the tornado. He wore those shoes to basketball practice until the team got new shoes.

Since Lake High School was also

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Pounds named chairman of Owens Foundation Board

By Kristen Rapin-Criswell

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Tom Pounds, president and publisher of Toledo Free Press and Toledo Free Press Star, was named the chairman of the Owens Community College Foundation’s Board of Directors.

“I’m genuinely excited,” Pounds said.

“We can help a lot of Toledo Public Schools kids go to college through the Success Program.”

POUNDS In addition to Pounds, other board officers were also

elected: Daniel Kimmet, retired chief operating officer for Dillin Corp. was elected as vice chairman; David Seeger, president and chief executive officer of Great Lakes Credit Union, was elected as secretary; and James Geers, retired vice president of global human resources at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, was elected as treasurer.

“All our new board officers are leaders in the community and have been involved with Owens for a long time,” said Ann Savage, Owens executive director of college development and foundation president. “They bring a great deal of different experiences and want to help the college achieve its mission, are committed to Owens and are a great resource for the college.”

During their tenure, the foundation’s new officers hope to double the

size of the endowment from which scholarships are granted, Pounds said.

Pounds will serve as chairman for two years, while the other board officers will serve a one-year term.

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By Joel Sensenig Toledo Free Press Staff Writer news@toledofreepress.com

Those shopping for someone who has not just everything, but everything strewn around the house may want to consider the services of Angie Weid this holiday season.

The professional organizer and owner of Organized Solutions, in Temperance, Mich., has spent the past six years cleaning up other people’s messes. She’s made walk-in closets actually walkable, cleared desks of piles of papers, put tools in the proper drawer in the garage and removed fastfood packages burying once-soughtafter collectibles in living rooms.

“It’s just about helping people feel better about their home or their office,” said Weid, who became a professional organizer after leaving a career as a design engineer at Ford Motor Company for family reasons.

Professional organizers have moved to the forefront of America’s consciousness due to TV shows documenting the hoarding lifestyle.

Weid has appeared on A&E network’s “Hoarders,” in which she helped a Southeast Michigan woman and her two sons go from living in a home buried in garbage to one in which the floor and kitchen counters were actually visible — in one weekend.

“That was definitely the most challenging case that I’ve ever been a part of,” Weid said. She said four trash containers’ worth of material was removed from the family’s home.

“Those shows are definitely targeting the much more extreme cases. When we went to the house, the camera crew had to move things around to make room for their equipment. It was pretty intense.”

While most homes are not as cluttered as those on TV, Weid said it’s easy for an organized home to take a quick turn to the dark side of disorganization.

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“I get a lot of professional women who are overwhelmed with their home,” she said. “They work hard, they play hard, they’ve got kids, perhaps they’ve got a husband, they’re taking care of their parents, they’ve got soccer and football, all these activities going on, and the last thing they’re going to do is take care of the house. They are organized, they just need a little kick in the pants to get things going in the right direction again,” she said.

Sometimes, Weid’s “kick” can come simply in the form of a one-hour consultation, in which she reviews the home and goes through a game plan for the resident to follow in order to get the house back in shape.

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“It’s enough to motivate you to carry out the rest of the house.”

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ecently, Chrysler and General transformed the American educational Motors have announced plans system. Suddenly the purpose of early to hire roughly 1,000 engineers education and high school shifted from each between now and the end of 2012. preparing kids to go out and make a living to preparing them Amazingly, this story is for college. A generation not exclusive to big aucame out of high school tomakers. Even smaller with no skill set to speak companies have been of, at least none that was looking for new talent for learned in school. as long as a year.

At the risk of The real question now sounding ungrateful, the is whether the United baby boomer generation States is capable of filling has, for the most part, this new demand for engineers, or if this country’s Dock David TREECE lived through the greatest periods of American proseducational system has perity, without a corresponding degree failed us completely.

For years the growing trend in of work and effort. Their prosperity higher education has been toward soft has been born on the backs of sacrisciences. With business now being the fices made by the generation before most popular college major, other pro- them, and fuelled largely by debt that grams attracting increasing numbers of will be inherited by those who come enrollees include precursors to professional degrees like law, medicine and teaching. The arts have also become increasingly popular.

The real irony in the recent preference of college kids to study business is in the phrase so popular among businesspeople and business students: “It’s not what you know; it’s WHO you know.” So many kids are going to colM. Adel M el lege for a degree in business, though Gad, MD G D abundantly aware that their connections will play a larger role in their success or failure than their education.

In many ways it appears that the American education system has gone completely wrong. Far too many people today, particularly in western societies, are feeling the pressure to go to college and get a degree. They are further incentivized by government grants and student loans, though they still graduate with a mountain of debt that usually takes the better part of a decade to repay.

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A tribute to Grandpa

y grandfather passed away recently and I (Mark) wanted to put a few words on paper to honor him. He was my grandfather by marriage, but closer than any grandfather a person could have. We did not talk every day or every week for that matter, but when we did it was special.

Do you have anyone in your life who you turn to for advice or wise counsel? Is there someone you know that every time you talk to them you are encouraged, invigorated or you just laugh? Lloyd Torp was this kind of man to me — a mentor, a father figure of sorts, and I believe he was this kind of figure to many people. I know that he made every person he came in contact with feel special.

Like all of us, he was not perfect. He admitted this to me at one of our many lunches together, stating that he had made mistakes in his life. Haven’t we all. I admired him for telling something that he didn’t have to. I also admired Mark him for his encouraging demeanor, his Nolan wisdom and his humor.

He was funny intentionally and unintentionally. He would call you on the phone and say, “You’re looking good!” He told the typical cheesy “Grandpa” jokes that an elderly gentleman would tell. If someone else would tell these jokes you would think, not very funny, but because they came from him and with his great way of telling them, they were definitely funny.

Here’s an example: A man and his dog walk into a bar. The man says to the bartender, “Hey, bartender, my dog can talk!” The bartender says, “Yeah, right, and you’re crazy.” “Go ahead and ask him a question,” said the man. “OK, who is The Sultan of Swat?, said the bartender. The dog goes “rooooof, rooooof.” The bartender got so mad he threw the dog and his owner out of the bar. The man and the dog were lying on the ground beside each other and the dog looks over at the man and says, “DiMaggio?”

Now, that’s funny (in a grandpa kind of way).

He was funny unintentionally by butchering words.

According to Grandpa, Applebees was Applegates, Panera was Pandora, Chick-fil-A was Chick-a-fil, crouton was crowton and catheterization was casteration! He passed away on Nov. 18, but I had the privilege of having lunch with him the previous Thursday. To be honest, I was feeling very under the weather that day, having the 24-

hour bug/cold. I was hoping to go to lunch nearby and go home and crash. I asked him where he wanted to go and he began raving about a place called “Corelle” which, to my dismay, was quite a distance away. I hadn’t heard of “Corelle” and figured it was some kind of family place.

Grandpa told me that I would see the big sign when we got close. I looked up and sure enough saw the sign for Golden Corral. It cracked me up so much, I had to text my wife as soon as we sat down.

Grandpa was very encouraging to me. Many years ago I made a big decision to quit the family business to go into business for myself. Many people thought I was nuts for going into the financial services. Grandpa told me how I would progress and eventually get into estate planning and eventually become successful.

He believed in me. He gave me a booklet called “The Common Denominator of Success.” I still have the old yelCLAIR lowed copy today.

BAKER The Retirement Guys would not exist today without his encouragement.

He was very wise because he realized what is really important in life. He knew that the most important things in life were his family, his faith and his relationships with others. At one of our lunches after he had turned 94, he told me something that bowled me over.

He told me that at age 94, God had shown him more in the last year than any other time. I was blown away by this. You would think at age 94 he had seen it all.

What wisdom.

I have come to realize there is great wisdom in taking the time to listen to those who have been around a lot longer than us.

At age 95, Lloyd Torp has run a great race. We will miss him until we see him again someday.

For more information about The Retirement Guys, tune in every Saturday at 1 p.m. on 1370 WSPD or visit the website www.retirementguysradio.com. Securities and Investment Advisory Services are offered through NEXT Financial Group Inc., Member FINRA / SIPC. NEXT Financial Group, Inc nor its representatives provide tax advice. The Retirement Guys are not an affiliate of NEXT Financial Group. The office is at 1700 Woodlands Drive, Suite 100, Maumee, OH 43537.

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any of us have heard the expression “Rome wasn’t built in a day� at some point during a struggle in our lives.

It is usually a reference to motivate us to press on through the tough times and be patient because success is rarely built overnight. For the fans of Toledo men’s basketball, patient is just what they’ll need to be as first-year head coach Tod Kowalczyk tries to rescue a oncestoried program from the pit of Basketball Hades.

If ever there was a straw that broke the camel’s back, the 2009-10 season for Rockets men’s basketball was it. Less than two years prior to

Toledo’s abysmal 4-28 overall re- pectations in her first two years at cord, the Rocket faithful thought the helm of the women’s basketball program. She posted they finally had somea 43-22 overall rething to smile about. cord, including a 23-9 A brand new, state-ofmark in Mid-Amerthe-art basketball faican Conference play. cility in the renovated The Rockets claimed John F. Savage Arena the 2009-10 MAC ushered Savage Hall West Division outinto the new millenright title for the first nium. With the statime in nine years and dium restructuring finished the season also came the restrucMike BAUMAN ranked among the top turing of Toledo’s two 50 NCAA Division I basketball teams, with the hiring of Tricia Cullop for the schools for attendance, despite fivewomen and Gene Cross for the men. straight losing campaigns prior to Cullop more than exceeded ex- Cullop’s arrival.

On the other hand, to say that Cross’ tenure as Toledo’s head coach was a failure of epic proportions would actually be a huge understatement. Heralded as one of the top recruiters in the country prior to his hiring, Cross compiled an 11-53 overall record in his two seasons as head coach of the Rockets, including an 0-31 mark on the road.

After just 23 months, Cross resigned from his position in March amid some publicized off-thecourt controversy.

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Enter Kowalczyk as new head coach on March 30, just weeks after Cross’ resignation. Unlike his KOWALCZYK p r e d e c e s s o r, who was never a head coach at the college level, Kowalczyk brought 21 years of coaching experience to the Rockets program.

This included eight years of head coaching experience from his time at the University of WisconsinGreen Bay, the last two of which were 22-win seasons. After his arrival, Kowalczyk began overhauling the Toledo roster to better fit the direction he wants to take the team.

A big reason why the Rockets have started the 2010-11 campaign with an 0-7 record is due to the fact that Toledo is playing with just seven scholarship players. Sophomore forward Matt Smith and sophomore guard Rian Pearson, both of

whom followed Kowalczyk to the Rockets from UW-Green Bay, have to sit out this season after transferring into the program, as will junior guard Dominique Buckley, a Romulus, Mich., native who came to Toledo from Iowa State. The bright spots for the Rockets thus far have been freshman walk-on guard and Rossford graduate Zack Leahy and sophomore guard Malcolm Griffin.

However, Griffin did not start any of Toledo’s past three home contests due to disciplinary reasons regarding academics. “It starts with changing our team’s culture,� Kowalczyk said after the Rockets’ 64-51 loss to College of Charleston on Nov. 21. “When we change our team’s culture, when we get everybody to do all of the little things and buy in on a consistent basis, it’s going to rub off to the fans and to the students. That’s just a matter of time, but we’ve got to give them a reason, and we will. “We’ll give them a reason to stand up and get behind this team.

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know it must sound like a broken record when people like myself within the automotive field mentions preventative maintenance however, it sure beats breakdown maintenance. As the colder weather approaches, there are several preventative maintenance steps to take to minimize the possibility of breakdown maintenance.

■ Cars and trucks: Change the fluids and have the electrical system checked out. If it’s time to have your coolant system serviced, then don’t put it off any longer. I cannot stress enough how important it is to have your battery and your coolant system checked by a qualified technician. If the battery gets weak in the winter, it can freeze and crack. If it cracks, it can spill acid inside the engine compartment and damage other components. If the coolant gets weak, it can freeze and the expanding water can destroy the engine or the radiator. You should start the winter months with fresh engine oil and filters. Vehicles run richer in the winter, which can cause the oil to deteriorate faster. It is best to start with fresh oil.

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tings make sure you lube them. Don’t forget to lube the throttle cable as well.

Check all the bolts for tightness. Those high RPM snowblowers tend to rattle the bolts loose. If your blower has a battery, load test it as well. Make sure you start the blower and let it run for quite some time until it warms up.

Now might be a good time to put the snow removal clothes together too. No sense in waiting until the last minute to find your scarf and mittens.

■ Lawn mower: Yes, now is the time to think about spring and lawn mower preventative maintenance, too. Fill up the fuel tank with fresh fuel and add fuel stabilizer to the fuel tank. Run the mower for a few minutes until the stabilizer has time to enter the carburetor. Shut the lawn mower down and let it cool. Then, pull the spark plug and squirt a little oil into the combustion chamber.

Pull the hand crank a couple times with the spark plug still removed to ensure the oil coats the chamber walls. Then, reinstall the plug. Set the choke to the on position and store the machine.

■ Chain saws: Start the chain saw and sharpen or replace the chains. Cut a few pieces of good-size wood and then readjust the chain tension. I like to store my saws with the chokes applied, too. Keeping the choke applied prevents moisture-laden air from en-

Nick Shultz is an instructor of Automotive Technologies at Owens Community College. He is an arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau who specializes in cases involving the Ohio and Michigan Lemon laws. He is a certified master automotive technician by ASE, General Motors Corp. and Ford Motor Co. E-mail your auto questions to news@toledofreepress.com.

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Electronic gadgets run gamut from practical to pure fun

By Michael Siebenaler

Toledo Free Press Staff Writer news@toledofreepress.com

This holiday season, electronic gadgets continue the push to experience media in new ways, stay in touch, and dazzle with practical applications.

3-D films found success in theaters this year, so companies are predictably seeking the same triumph in the home film viewing experience with 3-D TVs. These high-end televisions range in the thousands, so it may be awhile before they break below one grand. These televisions also require special glasses.

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holiday season with another iteration of Apple TV at a lower price. Google TV offers more and costs more, while Roku features 75 more channels. Boxee has remote compatibility with Android phones and iPhones, while WDTV Hub serves as a large media server beaming to a TV without using Wi-Fi. Computer tablet and reading device options expand with a wide range of applications this holiday season.

The Apple iPad features extensive applications using the latest touch screen technology and video capabilities. This tablet computer has created a lot of buzz with Wi-Fi or 3G network capabilities with a large 9.7-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1024 by 768. The large size, lightweight (1.5 pounds) and sharp display increase the interactive experience as users can it help but interact with it while the durability promotes constant use.

The high battery life and 1GHz processor help this electronic device run video efficiently while improving other functions and Web browsing.

Games and applica-

tions are constantly expanding and include the Flipboard application, which provides even more functionality and fun on the iPad. This app creates a personalized social magazine based on Facebook and Twitter content. The app creates a table of contents and quick navigation while allowing content creation. The new Hyundai Equus luxury car includes an Apple iPad with an interactive, pre-loaded owner’s manual featuring special animations and more than 20 videos.

The Samsung “Galaxy Tab” Android-based tablet computer features a 1024 by 600 high-resolution, 7-inch touchscreen into the tablet computer market. Other features include a 3-megapixel camera, seven inch touchscreen, Flash compatibility, seven hours of battery power and expandable memory using microSD cards. The Galaxy Tab features applications like Google Sky Map and will be available in a WiFi version soon.

A m a z o n’s Kindle 3 offers a lightweight electronic reading device at 8.7 ounces

with a regular display that reads well in sunlight. The 4 GB internal memory allows users to build extensive library including many classic books available free in the Kindle Store. Users can store a maximum of approximately 3,500 average length books and even convert document files into the Kindle format. The maximum size of each file is 50 MB. The sleek design works for righthanded or left-handed users and the battery lasts one month with the wireless option off. Users can change text size, and zoom features are available, but would be better with touch screen capabilities. The built-in Wi-Fi and 3G options let users share passages on Facebook or Twitter and build bookmark caches for easy reference. This is available in white or graphite.

The Apple MacBook Air takes thin, lightweight computers to another level while still providing an 11.6-inch screen at high-resolution (1366 by 768), all-flash

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Mimoco is offering a line of Mimobot USB flash memory drives in the shapes of licensed characters from “Hello Kitty,” “Star Wars,” “Halo” and “Domo.” The “Star Wars” drives offers such creative options as unmasked stormtroopers of Han or Luke, an unmasked Darth Vader and detailed versions of R2-D2, Wampa and Lobot. They range from 2 GB to 4 GB and are sturdy drives that include wallpapers, icons and sound bytes.

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All ages electronic fun is never hard to find during the holidays. Showcase skills with everyone as education and entertainment combine into memorable moments.

Older kids can try a wide array of electronic and robotic building kits from companies like Elenco Electronics and OWI that even teach soldering skills. Electronic careers can be developed even more with Snap Circuits kits from Elenco that feature more than 750 experiments with 80 parts. Try out kits for robot arms, radios, doorbells, burglar alarms and even solar-powered bugs.

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Local golf experts say golf GPS rising in demand, dropping in price One of the hottest items for golf enthusiasts this holiday season is the golf GPS. The GPS is a useful tool for a golfer, said Rob Kutilla, assistant sales manager at Golf Galaxy in Toledo.

“They make it a lot easier to tell how far from the hole, water hazard or bunker you are, so your club selection can be a little better,” Kutilla said. “It also speeds up play because you don’t constantly have to look for yardage markers.”

“They’re great,” said Tony Fuhrman, owner of Tamaron Country Club in Toledo. “Even if you can’t see the green, they will tell you how far away it is.”

Some GPS models have dropped in price recently, making them even more attractive as gifts, said Greg Fish, PGA master golf professional at the South Toledo Golf Club and chief operating officer of Master Golf Management Group.

“Callaway has a new GPS system that’s quite a bit lower in price than last year,” Fish said. “It’s got over 15,000 courses already loaded on it. It basically covers the whole country. These have been really popular in the last few years. So now with the price down, we expect them to be even more popular.”

All the Toledo-area golf courses are included on the GPS, Fish said.

Rangefinders, which golfers can point at a flag or water hazard to see how far away it is, are also popular, Kutilla said.

A new item getting some interest is the white Rossa Ghost putter from TaylorMade, Kutilla said.

“They catch people’s eye because they have a different look,” Kutilla said. “Other putters are just black or polished steel. The ghost putters are supposed to help with concentration on the ball because it’s the same color.”

Also big this year are adjustable drivers, Kutilla said. Popular brands include the TaylorMade R9 SuperTri, Nike SQ Machspeed STR8-FIT and Nike Victory Red. “They all have adjustable heads that can open and close the face to adjust, to accommodate a hook, draw, slice or fade,” Kutilla said.

Prepackaged golf sets, such as the nine-piece or 14-piece ladies sets from Callaway called Solaire, have been selling well, Fish said. The packages were developed with clubs specialized for a woman’s swing.

“Those are popular and relatively new in the market,” Fish said. “They

come with everything you need — putters, irons, bag. You’re ready to go.”

Gift certificates are always versatile and can often be used for lessons, merchandise or golf, Fish said.

New this year in Toledo from Master Golf Management Group, which manages South Toledo Golf Club, Ottawa Park Golf Course, Detwiler Park Golf Course in Point Place and Collins Park Golf Course on the East Side, is the Trail Pass, which offers one 18-hole game at each of the four courses for $75.

“We think that’s going to be a really terrific Christmas item; it was not offered last year,” Fish said.

Uncertain winter weather doesn’t

have to keep golfers out of practice, Fuhrman said.

Tamaron County Club, for example, recently upgraded its indoor golf simulators with new programs, computers and projectors and more than 40 18-hole courses to choose from. Cost is $25 per hour, slightly higher on weekends, and time for play is typically one hour per player, Fuhrman said. South Toledo Golf Club offers a dome with a heated driving range, Fish said.

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side from missing ABC Family’s “25 Days of likeness of an equine creature with nothing more to offer Christmas,” this is the time of year, I am thankful than filled space. My niece loved it, of course, so, as an aunt, that my children’s TV options are mostly limited to mission accomplished. Years later as a parent, however, I cannot imagine the spatial nightmare that the nearly commercial-free PBS Kids. We do, would engulf our home if each of my children however, somehow pull in a grainy version received one, two or more impractical, ponyof Cartoon Network, PBS Kids’ black sheep sized gifts each year. cousin, which elicits the occasional absurd toy I’ve learned to reason with the season. request. The can’t-live-without, commercialBikes, scooters and skateboards seem like induced item in our house this year seems to guaranteed smiles until your child excitedly be the Dairy Queen Blizzard Maker. Assuming runs to the door with new wheels in tow only its predecessor, the Snoopy Sno-cone Machine, to realize that there will be snow and ice on is a good indicator of the Blizzard Maker’s the ground for the next two to three months. performance, I’m definitely not planning on I’ve learned that undershirts are a perfectly spending $29.99 for such a crank-until-youacceptable gift. Yes, purchasing and wrapdevelop-carpal-tunnel-syndrome item.

Shannon SZYPERSKI ping up items we would likely be buying soon In fact, I am constraining Christmas gift expenditures in general this year. Surprisingly, what I anyway is a great way to beef up the Christmas morning thought would feel limiting has actually begun to feel liber- present mound. That holiday touch comes in the details when ating. I can confidently declare that I am not going to spend Starbucks coffee is purchased instead of our usual store brand one-third of any child’s Christmas budget on a toy that is and battery-operated toothbrushes replace our manual ones. likely to fail miserably right out of the box. Still, I wait all Other everyday treasures include favorite snacks and cereals, year long to materially reward my little ones for keeping a a hairbrush or even just a good ol’ pair of socks.

I’ve learned that it really is the little things. After all of smile on my face, a gleam of pride in my eye and boundless love in my heart. Rejecting the mere idea of something they the careful thought I’ve put into buying just the right gifts have their little hearts set on, no matter how misguided mar- over the years, my kids seem to follow the “react unexpectketing may have made their desires, is not a winning feeling. edly” rule. Although a DS is a welcome gift, it apparently Oddly, part of me wants my children to have that Dairy pales in comparison to, say, a six-pack of pop, which is inQueen Blizzard Maker. I suppose it’s some sort of innate stantly glorified and then talked about for the entire next parenting mechanism, but I really do yearn to help my chil- year. Other such memorable gifts include a $1 magnifying dren get what they want in life, flimsy frozen treat makers glass, a flashlight and a stopwatch.

Most importantly, I’ve learned that the one thing my not excluded. However, as a seasoned parent — and gift giver — I have come to realize that there is a bit of a learning children long for and enjoy consistently year after year and much more than anything I can find in a store or online is curve when it comes to bestowing children with presents.

I’ve learned that bigger isn’t always better. One just the anticipation, the excitement and the togetherness Christmas I was ecstatic to find a rather large, reasonably that the holidays bring. And so do I. priced stuffed pony high upon a store shelf the year my oldest niece had taken an interest in horses. It wasn’t really Shannon and her husband Michael are raising three children a doll or a chair. It didn’t even whinny. It was just a great big in Sylvania. E-mail her at letters@toledofreepress.com.

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An innovative new shoe is by far the hottest commodity for running enthusiasts this holiday season — that is if they can find them, according to staff at area running shops.

The Vibram Five Finger shoes, which have thin, flexible soles and fit the contours of the foot, are selling as fast as they come in, said sales associate Zach Brinkman at Dave’s Performance Footgear in Sylvania.

“They sell faster than we can keep them in, definitely faster than expected,” Brinkman said.

Matt Folk, general manager of Second Sole in Perrysburg, said his store nearly sold out in one month this summer and has been waiting for a new shipment ever since. He said he has one pair left and a growing waiting list.

Brinkman said the Bikila has been the most popular style of the Vibram Five Finger because it is the most specialized for running, whereas other styles are all-purpose athletic shoes.

The idea behind the shoe is to simulate running barefoot, Brinkman said.

Researchers have found that runners

who run barefoot land lighter and more efficiently than those who wear shoes.

“They strengthen tendons and muscles that you don’t get when you wear shoes that are so cushiony,” Brinkman said. “With shoes, we tend to land on the heel, which is less efficient than landing on the ball, like when you run barefoot. With these shoes, there’s no cushion or support there, so it’s painful if you land on the heel, so your body kind of adapts.”

However, runners are cautioned to introduce the Vibram Five Finger gradually because of the risk of injury.

“It’s definitely a big adjustment you have to be gradual with,” Folk said. “If you normally run five to six miles, you might only run half a mile the first day.

It’s probably the most debated topic in running right now — how much it helps versus the risk of injury.”

Brinkman also agreed with easing into the new shoe.

“It’s a good supplement for training if you do it right, but I wouldn’t jump right in and make it my only training shoe,” he said.

When it comes to gifts for runners, gift cards are always a good option since the fit and preference of running shoes is so personal, Brinkman said.

Another big seller is Garmin’s new Forerunner 110 watch, which tracks distance, pace and time, Folk said. It includes a USB port that can download a satellite image of a route. Some versions also come with a heart-rate monitor.

“So basically, how far and how fast all at once,” Folk said. “You can run from anywhere and get an accurate measure of distance.”

The NikePlus SportBand is also a big seller, Folk said. It comes with a chip to attach to a shoe to track how far and how fast you are running. It’s cheaper than the Garmin watches, but not as accurate since it doesn’t use satellites.

Also popular around the holidays because of the colder weather is winter running gear like smart wool socks, hats, gloves and windproof/ waterproof jackets.

“There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad apparel,” said sales associate Liz Young at Dave’s Performance Footwear.

Also important are brightly colored outerwear, Folk said.

“With the time change and it getting dark earlier, people trying to run after work want to be seen,” Folk said.

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A home for Sissy

Sissy is a 1-year-old gray and white domestic shorthair. She was brought into the Toledo Area Humane Society with two of her siblings because her owner had too many animals and couldn’t afford to take care of them all. Sissy is a friendly cat who loves attention. She has a lot of confidence and likes to explore the house, picking out her favorite spots to take a nap. Sissy doesn’t mind other cats and she gets along with most dogs as long as they are not too rough.

She loves to play with her favorite toys. She likes anything that she can chase after or pounce on and

anything that might be stuffed with catnip. Sissy likes to climb on the high perches in the cat room and sharpen her nails on the scratching posts. If you’re looking for an active companion then this playful puss will keep you moving.

Sissy has been spayed, examined by a staff veterinarian, is current on her vaccinations and is microchipped.

Toledo Area Humane Society is located at 1920 Indian Wood Circle, Arrowhead Park, Maumee. Adoption hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday. Call (419) 891-0705 or visit the website www. toledoareahumanesociety.org.

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YOUR TAROTGRAM AND HOROSCOPE

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New Moon in Sagittarius (5th), Mars enters Capricorn (7th), Mercury retrograde (10th).

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Aries (March 21-April 19)

Leo (July 23-August 22)

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

Riding shotgun. A bold, determined leader announces an agenda, but may change directions by the end of the week.

Good personal contacts flourish midweek. Business talk Thursday and Friday is agitated. Don’t plan much; accept spontaneous invitations.

Good gains. Deep, complicated subjects are the focus of talks as the week starts. An old friend has good news midweek, and a new project beckons. A co-worker provokes mixed feelings, although another vouches for him. Weekend visitors are welcome.

Meditative state. You dig deep into whatever tasks and activities are on the slate for this week. An insightful person helps reveal your hidden dreams or desires. People are frenzied after Thursday, but you benefit from last-minute or unexpected requests.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

Capricorn (December 22-January 19)

First chance. This is an excellent week for research, analysis and number-crunching. Your bank balance improves, and investment returns are good. Intimate talks midweek boost confidence. Drive carefully after Thursday. An old friend turns up Friday.

Storyteller. People pick up the pace and get ambitious as the week starts, but it probably won’t last long. A woman introduces you to a wonderful outlet for your talents midweek. A spate of little accidents after Thursday is a reminder to slow down a bit.

Bright beginning. People are interested in your methods and ideas about the future as the week starts. Some rewards arrive midweek. Be cautious of injuries after Thursday; bumps and bruises are possible. A dear person shares pleasing news from a distant location.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Libra (September 23-October 22)

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

Tasteful concoction. Monday’s brilliant ideas fill people with enthusiasm, and progress reports Tuesday solidify gains.

Keep a grip on your wallet and temper, as excesses and irritations appear after Thursday. Saturday brings pleasant delights with companions.

A fresh start. Just as you resolve to let go of the past, the past comes back to grab you. It’s a trick! Keep attention on the present, as things or jobs without an owner may be perfect for your purposes; take it when offered, as there won’t be a second chance.

Castles made of sand. Mysteries and coincidences occur this week, and may be connected to ancient history, antiques, your own past or exotic locations. Storms slow travel Thursday. An intellectual person tells a fascinating story Saturday.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

Pisces (February 19-March 20)

Loyal friend. You dive into dynamic activity as the week begins, and relationships bloom midweek. People are prone to exaggeration Thursday, so don’t believe everything you hear. Reunite with friends and loved ones during the weekend.

Done, but not over. Discuss wishes with a loved one as the week begins. You may have a better idea of what you want from life by Wednesday, but other peoples’ issues claim attention after Thursday. Steer clear of scandals, as only half the story is being told.

Definitive translation. Keep an eye on groups, clubs and volunteer organizations. Leadership may be changing hands, or group objectives at the point of a new direction. You’re fortunate in your friends after Thursday, as gifts and favors are shared over the weekend.

Elizabeth Hazel is a professional tarotist-astrologer and author. She gives readings every Wednesday at Attic on Adams above Manos Greek Restaurant.

She may be contacted at ehazel@buckeye-express.com (c) 2010

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

NEED A CAR, TRUCK OR VAN?

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2007 FORD EDGE

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2002 SUZUKI XL-7 4X4

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2004 MINI COOPER

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2007 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 SPORT #PM4226, Well Equipped, $13,941

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2008 BUICK ENCLAVE CX

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2010 TOYOTA YARIS

2008 LEXUS RX350

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Stk#12551A

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$5,286.00+TTL

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2010 TOYOTA COROLLA LE

2007 FORD EXPEDITION XL

2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE

2004 CHEVY VENTURE VAN

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4X4, DVD, Nav, Moon.

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$37,986.00+TTL

Own for Only

“LOT SPECIAL”

$28,488.00+TTL Stk#12505A

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2003 FORD TAURUS

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2004 MINI COOPER

2009 FORD FOCUS

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Very Clean, Well Equipped

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2007 HONDA CR-V EXL

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4X4 $3,286.00+TTL

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$11,786.00+TTL

2003 FORD SUPER CREW

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4X4 2006 FORD EXPEDITION

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NOV. 27

BROWN, EVELYN F. age 95

BAILEY, MILDRED age 71

Toledo, Ohio

Maumee, Ohio

www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

www.grisierfh.com

CLAYTOR, BARBARA JEAN (BANKS)

BURTON, RUTH age 83

Toledo, Ohio

Romulus, Mich.

www.houseofday.com

www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com

HUNTER, DANIEL R. age 74

CAYGILL, MARY J. age 89

Oregon, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio

www.birkenkampfuneralhome.com

www.sujkowski.com

KOELSCH, LORENE A. age 88

GALLEGOS, RAMON M., JR. age 30

Metamora, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio

www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

www.blanchardstrabler.com

REDIECK, DOLORES “DOLLY” age 74

MISCELLANEOUS BUY VIAGRA, Cialis, Levitra, Propecia and other medications below wholesale prices. Call 1-866-506-8676. Over 70 percent savings. www.fastmedonline.com.

NOV. 26 ANSARA, MAURICE ATAYA age 68 Toledo, Ohio

Grand Rapids, Ohio

THE FOLLOWING STORAGE UNITS WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION BY MERCHANT’S LANDING MINI STORAGE ON OR AFTER 12-4-10 AT T.N.T AUCION 5405 TELEGRAPH RD. TOLEDO OH TIM WOLF, AUCTIONEER/TERRY GOAD APPRENTICE. Manny Hicks-3544 Mayo, B13 household.

Darius Simpson-1135 Superior, I7 household.

Lisa Bugbee-4811 295th A24 household. Dawn Lewis-4357 Suder, G22 household.

I BUY UNOPENED DIABETES TEST STRIPS. Up to $12 for box of 100, must expire after June 2011. Leave message at (419) 740-7162

GENERAL TRAVEL, TRAVEL, TRAVEL! $500 Sign-on Bonus. Seeking Sharp Guys/ Gals, Rock-n-Roll Atmosphere, Blue Jean Environment! Jan 888361-1526 and Riane 888-285-1347.

www.ansberg-west.com

www.peinertfuneralhome.com

CARDER, CLARA age 52

HUNTER, ELLA M. age 77

Toledo, Ohio

Perrysburg, OH

Urbanski Funeral Home

www.marshfuneralhomes.com

Need Extra Cash For The Holidays?

THE OCEAN CORP, 10840 Rockley Road, Houston, Texas 77099. Train for New Career. *Underwater Welder, Commercial Diver. *NDT/Weld Inspector. Job Placement Assistance. Financial Aid available for those who qualify. 1-800-321-0298.

I will sell your quality, unwanted items on Ebay.

Designer clothing, handbags, household items, musical instruments, toys, etc.

Call 419-654-2583 or e-mail

itzawonderfullife2@ yahoo.com for details and cash in on those unwanted items!

COOK, ROBERT A. age 80

JAKEWAY, SUE ELIZABETH age 71

Sylvania, Ohio

Sylvania, Ohio

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PUBLIC NOTICE

EMPLOYMENT

NOV. 29

Call 419.241.1700, Ext 230 to place a Classified Ad!

Toledo Free Press publishes classified ads and cannot be responsible for problems arising between parties placing or responding to ads in our paper.

We strongly urge everyone to exercise caution when dealing with people, companies and organizations with whom you are not familiar.

www.NewcomerToledo.com

www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

Earn Extra Cash for the Holidays!

NOV. 25

NOV. 28

FOUNTAIN, ALEX age 67

BAYER, ROSALIE

Toledo, Ohio

Perrysburg, Ohio

www.houseofday.com

www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

MSN has great assignments right now for Tele-and ICU RNs in the Toledo area! Top pay, exc. benefits, bonuses and more. All shifts avail. Must have 1 yr. exp. Call or email angieszymanski@msnhealth.com to apply.

888-867-3462

SOUTH TOLEDO CONDO NE W PR ICE

HAWKER, CHARLES ROBERT age 91

EWING, KATHLEEN age 68

Perrysburg, Ohio

Sylvania, Ohio

www.witzlershank.com

www.walkerfuneralhomes.com Maumee, Ohio

Toledo, Ohio

www.walterfuneralhome.com

www.ansberg-west.com

Sylvania, Ohio

Bowling Green, Ohio

www.newcomertoledo.com

www.marshfuneralhomes.com

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JENSEN, SHEILA G. age 57

KEESEE, ORA MAE age 89

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2549 W. Village Drive. 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Condo with newer siding, roof, and garage door.Larger than appears. Located in South Toledo. $99,900.

HOUSTON, JANE M. age 84

HADLEY, RONALD L. age 73

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ADOPTIONS *ADOPTING YOUR newborn is a gift we’ll treasure. Endless love, secure future awaits your precious baby. Maureen & Corey 1-888-828-6823.

Point Place, Ohio

www.sujkowskirossford.com

BANKS, DARLA JEAN age 71

FOR SALE

WANTED

HALL, RICHARD ‘RIC” age 61

Perrysburg, Ohio

COMMUNITY

DECEMBER 5, 2010

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TEMPERANCE - HOUSE FOR RENT

Angela Short (419)283-8840

All real estate advertised in this paper is subject to the federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, in the sale, rental, or financing of housing. This Publisher will not knowingly accept any advertising that violates any applicable law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this paper are available on an equal opportunity basis. If you believe you have been discriminated against in connection with the sale, rental, or financing of housing, call the Toledo Fair Housing Center, (419) 243-6163.

1076 Washington Ave. Charming 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Privacy Fence, Garage, Full Basement. $925 per month, plus utilities

For RENT By Owner 419.356.3764

DECEMBER 5, 2010

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