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The Zepf Center has been awarded a grant of $800,000 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in an effort to prevent suicides in Northwest Ohio. The funds will provide assistance to individuals 25 and older who are at risk of attempting self-harm in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. The Emergency Response for Suicide Prevention grant will support several agencies, hospitals and other organizations to provide aid to individuals throughout the area

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Hoping to address issues of inequality and improper access to its programs, the Greater Toledo Community Foundation (GTCF) announced the launch of a new Equity and Access Initiative., a multi-year plan to “proactively address social determinants of health and nonprofit capacity.” To support cooperation between nonprofit organizations working to provide services to Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan communities, GTCF announced it would commit at least $200,000 to the Initiative.

Take a tour through the future of Metroparks on the riverfront

Toledoans canget a glimpse of the revamped Marina District in a series of tours at the future site of the Glass City Metropark. Located on the riverfront, the new 70-acre Metropark will feature a boardwalk, a glass-enclosed centerpiece building, water activities and more. The park’s opening through three stageswill begin on the east side of the Maumee River this October. Visitors can register for one of the scheduled walking tours on MetroparksToledo.com or by calling 419-407-9798.

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In Person Voting in 2020

Exercise your right to vote and protect each other. by Joni Johnson

CITY POLITICS Voting by Mail Your vote, and your health, matter. by Joni Johnson

Vote by mail to avoid crowds

and potentially long lines at the polls and to minimize the spread of coronavirus. Your vote is important, and so is your health. Voting by mail can ensure your safety and the safety of others.

How to vote by mail

1. Request a form by mail OR print your absentee ballot request form as soon as possible. Request an absentee ballot by sending an application to the Board of Elections. A form to make the request can be found on Ohio’s Secretary of State website (ohiosos.gov) or call the Lucas County Board of Elections at 419-213-4001 to have an application form sent.

2. Fill out the application requesting an absentee ballot completely, and double check that the information on your form is correct. Include your e-mail address and/ or phone number. The local Board of Elections will be calling or emailing voters who may need to remedy/correct/ complete information on their ballot request form or absentee ballot envelope. To make sure that no fraud occurs, election workers crosscheck the signature on the request form and/or the absentee ballot envelope with the signature of the voter which was submitted during voter registration.

3. Once you receive the form to request an absentee ballot, fill it

out as soon as possible and mail the request form back to the Lucas County Board of Elections, One Government Center, Suite 300, Toledo, Ohio 43604. Request your ballot

as far in advance of the election as possible. The deadline to request a ballot by mail is 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. You can track the

status of your ballot request as well as your absentee ballot through the Voter Toolkit at ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/toolkit.

4. When the ballot arrives, read it carefully and follow the instructions to complete the ballot and return it.

Find more information at ohiosos.gov. Mail the ballot to the Board of Elections or drop it off, personally, in Lucas County into a drop box in front of One Government Center, on Jackson Street, between Huron and Erie Streets in downtown Toledo. Each ballot is placed inside an identification envelope which is sealed and then placed inside an envelope to return it to the Board of Elections, creating two layers of protection.

Drop boxes

Ohio legislators approved election mail to be deposited in drop boxes outside of the county board of elections for the first time ever this spring. As of this writing the only drop box in Lucas County for general election ballots is available at One Government Center, on Jackson Street, between Huron and Erie Streets in downtown Toledo. The drop box is monitored at all times and deposited ballots are retrieved daily.

Voting by mail has been done for over 100 years

The practice of absentee voting by US Mail has been a part of American elections for over a century. Ohio is a leader in secure absentee voting, both with casting ballots by mail as well as establishing an early voting process. According to the Ohio Secretary of State, Ohio has become a national model for election security. Laws and processes have been put in place to make absentee voting secure and to prevent any voting fraud. Ohio has mailed absentee ballot request forms to registered voters since 2012. All absentee ballot applications are verified by bipartisan teams at each County Board of Elections before an absentee ballot is mailed to a voter.

Ohio offers three methods of voting for eligible Ohio voters; Early Voting — in-person, from October 6, 2020 through November 2, 2020; In Person Voting — on Election Day, November 3, 2020, from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. at selected voting locations. (See locations online at ohiosos. gov/elections/voters/toolkit/polling-location.) Absentee Voting — which requires that voters submit a completed application to the Board of Elections in their county of residence to request that an absentee ballot be sent to them. The absentee ballot can then be mailed in via the US Postal Service or can be dropped in a drop box at the Board of Elections. (In Lucas County the drop box is in front of One Government Center, on Jackson Street, between Huron and Erie Streets in downtown Toledo.) Some polling locations have moved for curbside voting from buildings that serve vulnerable populations, like schools and nursing homes.

What to expect when you vote in person

Lucas County Board of Elections Deputy Director Timothy Monaco explains “Imagine a regular election day, but with masks, face shields, frequent sanitizing of machines by poll workers and social distancing rules. The lines may seem longer because of social distancing,” says Monaco, “but we will be working to keep them flowing efficiently.” Social distancing protocols will be utilized along with clear plastic barriers and face shields will be implemented. Polling location officials will receive COVID training and be equipped with alcohol-based hand sanitizer for use during the voting process.

In Ohio, you must have a form of personal identification to show to polling workers. Options for identification, in addition to a driver’s license or state or military ID, include these documents listing name and address: utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check or other document with your name and current address. See a full list of acceptable IDs at ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/id-requirements/.

Curbside voting

This year, every polling location in Toledo will offer curbside voting. Individuals eligible for curbside voting are those who have issues standing or are unable to come into the voting location because of health reasons. Eligible individuals must bring a placeholder to the voting poll to stand in line for them, and once it is their turn, they will notify the polling team that there is someone outside for curbside voting. A team will go out to collect identification information, and then bring out a proper absentee ballot. The voter will then fill out the ballot, place it in a sealed envelope, and the placeholder can take the sealed ballot to the proper absentee ballot box. There is no fee for this service.

Voting in person

If you are sick or have been in contact with a person with COVID-19, please stay home. In early voting and on Election Day, voters are advised to wear a mask covering the nose and mouth, and to bring their own hand sanitizer and/or disposable gloves. Practice social distancing, standing six feet apart from other voters. Wash your hands before coming to vote, especially after coughing or sneezing. Do not disinfect or wipe down the voting machine yourself, the polling location workers will tend to that.

IMPORTANT DATES OCTOBER October 5: Deadline to Register to Vote (Board of Election open until 9:00 p.m.) October 6: Absentee Voting by Mail begins (ends November 2) October 6: Early In-Person Voting begins October 31: Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot (Noon)

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EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING HOURS FOR OCTOBER October 6-9: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. October 12-16: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. October 19-23: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. October 24: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. October 25: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. October 26-30: 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. October 31: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

FOR NOVEMBER November 1: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. November 2: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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NOVEMBER November 2: Absentee ballots, mailed by US Mail, must be postmarked by this date November 3: General Election: Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. November 3: Voters can drop off absentee ballots at Lucas County Board of Elections Office, until 7:30 p.m.

MEET THE CANDIDATES US CONGRESS: OHIO 5TH DISTRICT

Bob Latta

2. Industriousness – The people of Ohio’s 5th Congressional District work hard, and they expect me to work hard too. Only one House member has a better voting attendance record than me and multiple non-partisan sources have ranked me as one of the most effective Members of Congress in terms of getting things done. (R) Incumbent

Age: 64 Education: University of Toledo, J.D.; Bowling Green State University, B.A.; Bowling Green High School Prior Elected Experience: Wood County Commissioner 1991-1996, Ohio Senate 1997-2000, Ohio General Assembly 2001-2007, U.S. Congress, 2007-Present What are the top three issues on voters’ minds this election season? 1. Creating jobs and increasing wages for American families; 2. Beating COVID-19 and getting our economy back to full speed; 3. Bringing our critical supply chain back from China and supporting American manufacturing Name three of your personal values and how they influence your work. 1. Integrity – My constituents expect me to represent them in Washington, and I take this responsibility very seriously. It’s important that I vote the right way for the right reasons. I always think about what’s best for the people of Northwest and West Central Ohio, and what is in line with their values.

Marcy Kaptur

3. Honesty – There is too much dishonesty in politics today. I always strive to be open, honest, and accountable to my constituents. Name a policy issue that you think doesn’t receive enough attention. The national debt. I’ve consistently voted against reckless government spending and for a balanced budget amendment. The government should be like a family sitting around the kitchen table – only spending what it brings in. However, we are headed towards a reckoning where a great amount of our revenue could be eaten up by interest payment on our debt. This crisis is just around the corner. What is your proudest achievement during the time you’ve served? I’ve worked hard to pass many pieces of legislation during my time in Congress. Every piece has had important consequences on people across the country from over the counter drugs, broadband, opioids, veterans, propane, fighting robocalls, and precision agriculture to name a few.

(D) Age: 32 Education: St. John’s Jesuit High School / Indiana University Political Experience: Student Volunteer Obama ‘08 / Field Organizer Katie Hill for Congress ‘18 Prior Elected Experience: First Time Candidate What are the top three issues on voters’ minds this election season? 1. The Pandemic. We need to ensure testing is readily available, we must have a plan in place to open back up safely, and it is essential that we provide healthcare as a human right. 2. Our Economy. With over 1 million Ohioans unemployed, we must invest in local infrastructure to get our economy back on track. 3. The Environment. We need to ensure we are incentivising alternative energy and leading the way on environmental justice. What can we do to combat voter apathy and encourage more civic engagement? Publicize local elections. Local officials have the opportunity to promote elections which have a huge impact in one’s community. In many cases these elections can be decided by less than 10 votes. What makes your perspective a fresh addition to the National legislature? One family has held this seat for 42 of the last 60 years. It is im-

portant that we have someone in this seat who will actually listen to the people of this district, hold town hall meetings, and work for the working class.

Describe the proudest moment in your adult life and why it made you so proud. At my previous workplace, I helped fight for higher wages for our customer service representatives by organizing my fellow employees and taking their concerns directly to our CEO. In doing so, I helped secure living wages and better benefits for everyone. Name a policy issue that you think doesn’t receive enough attention. Mental Health in America. Especially during this pandemic, we have seen a troubling rise in adults and children in the US struggling with mental health issues. This can also lead to an increase in opioid abuse. Ohio has seen opioid overdose deaths increase about 29.5% in the first six months of 2020 versus the same period in 2019. What was the last book you read? Unholy Toledo by Harry R. Illman. I especially enjoyed the chapter about one of this city’s greatest mayors Samuel “Golden Rule” Jones.

US CONGRESS: OHIO 9TH DISTRICT (D) Incumbent

Rob Weber

Age: 74 Education: University of Wisconsin, BA History, 1968; University of Michigan, MA Urban Planning, 1974; MIT, doctoral studies, 1981 Prior elected experience: Precinct Committeeperson, 1970-present; Member of Congress, 1983-present In your mind, what are the top three issues on voters’ minds this election season? Ensuring economic security for all Americans includes security in employment, health insurance, retirement, education, and assistance for the most vulnerable, securing U.S. jobs with living wages and guaranteed benefits. We can start by fully funding public education, lifting families, and securing Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Addressing the student debt will enable graduates to pursue their full potential. Finally, a responsible energy policy that reduces reliance on fossil fuels and develops renewable energy sources.

Nick Rubando

(R) Age: 48 years old Education: U.S. Military Academy at West Point, B.S., Environmental Engineering; University of Louisville, M.B.A.; Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, J.D. Prior elected experience: First time Candidate Name a policy issue that you think doesn’t receive enough attention. Describe the proudest moment in your adult life and why it made you so proud. Challenged by local veteran Roger Durbin at a fish fry to build a national World War II Memorial, he and I began a seventeen-year odyssey to write and pass a Bill and see this dream to completion. Now, the National World War II Memorial is the most visited site in the nation’s capital.

Unfortunately, the issue of human trafficking does not receive anywhere near enough attention. The I-80/90 corridor in Ohio is a major human trafficking transportation route. Northwest Ohio and Toledo serve as one of the country’s (and even the world’s) largest trafficking hubs based

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on its geographic proximity to state/ national borders and Toledo’s relatively low socio-economic condition. Human trafficking is a real issue in America and Ohio.

What makes your perspective a fresh addition to the legislature? I will bring a fresh perspective to Congress by being an anti-establishment political outsider. Both parties are dominated by career politicians who put their personal interests ahead of those of their constituents. Marcy Kaptur has held this seat for 38 years since 1983. I would suggest that Ohio’s North Coast has significantly declined under her representation. I bring the perspective of someone who has actually worked in the real world outside of politics— first by leading America’s soldiers as an officer in the U.S. Army and then by helping regular people find solutions to their problems as a trial lawyer.

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OHIO HOUSE: DISTRICT 46

Michael Sheehy

(D) Incumbent Age: 72 Education: B.A. in Political Science, University of Toledo; U.S, Army Officer Adjutant General School Graduate,; Conductor Training Program CSX Graduate, Cardinal Stritch High School Work experience: CSX: 40 years as Conductor and/or Instructor Conductor Training Program; US Army: Office Manager as Lieutenant Prior political experience: Ohio House of Representatives: 2013 – present; Oregon City Council: 1993 – 2013 What are the three top issues on voters’ minds this election season: 1. Coronavirus issues of avoidance, treatment, possible vaccine,and its effects on homes, healthcare and the workplace. 2. Social justice issues extended to all Ohio citizens. 3. Respect for and compliance with laws; respect for local law enforcement and safety personnel Name three of your personal values and how they influence your work: Honesty, hard work and loyalty are three personal values which have helped build my character and influenced the decisions I make. Name a policy issue that you think doesn’t receive enough attention: The health of the Great Lakes, especially that of Lake Erie. Excessive nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen) affect the health of the lake, endangering clean (drinking) water and the state’s recreational industries. Name a policy issue that you think receives too much attention: Attacking / limiting the rights of women (which are constitutionally protected). Some state laws have been passed that are patently unconstitutional. Describe the proudest moment in your adult life and why it made you so proud. The proudest moment was when my wife and I realized that our four adult children have become honest, productive citizens and parents. I feel this is a stellar achievement. What is your proudest achievement during the time you have served: The passage and signing into law of a bill I sponsored in my first term as a State Representative. This law requires the driver of a vehicle, while passing a bicyclist, to maintain three feet between the vehicle and the bicyclist. This clearly saves lives.

Steven A. Salander

(R) Age: 48 Education: BS in Business from the University of Toledo Work experience: Worked in Banking for 3 years and owned my own tech business (Salander Office Support) for 10 years Prior political experience: Party precinct leader, March, 2020

What political figure do you admire most? Medal of Freedom recipient, (former Vice President) Joseph Biden, who endured the tragic loss of his first wife and children yet continues to heroically serve our great nation. Has Ohio done enough to combat the spread of COVID-19? In the early stages of the pandemic, Ohio acted appropriately, but much still needs to be done to bring Ohio back to being a safe, healthy and vibrant state. Is there enough diversity in state politics? Great strides have been made with respect to diversity in the State House and Senate, but diversity lags in state-wide politics. The Ohio presidential primary election turnout this year was 22.65 percent of eligible voters. What does that mean to you? The primary was hampered by the COVID crisis, but low primary turnout numbers are an indication that many voters view the Primary Election as less important that the General Election.

Name three of your personal values and how they influence your work. Integrity - actions match your words. Character - doing what’s right no matter if it’s seen. Transparency - keeping public involved and informed. All 3 [were] exhibited in my fight against 911 dispatch consolidation over the last year and for Oregon PT Fire most recently What can we do to combat voter apathy and encourage more civic engagement? Keep them involved and informed all along the way. And I can show them things I’ve been able to get accomplished as a citizen. Together we can do great things. Name a policy issue that you think doesn’t receive enough attention. Human trafficking and child abuse prior to this most recent election season. And I hope it continues after the election and isn’t just a campaign topic. I’ve been actively working on it with Voices 4 Victims for several years. Describe the proudest moment in your adult life and why it made you so proud. Adoption of my daughter. No other job title that’s more important to me than Dad.

What was the last book you read? Destiny of the Republic: a Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard. How will you be voting this year— absentee or in-person? I will be voting in-person at the Early Voting Center (wearing a mask).

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For newcomers only: What makes your perspective a fresh addition to the state legislature? Not being a lifetime politician, I’m not owned or involved in the special interests of corporations. Also I live on a budget, cut coupons, have dug myself out of debt. I get it from the every day perspective. What political figure do you admire most? Ronald Reagan. He did a great job unifying the people and parties. We need more unity and less pointing fingers and division. We need all perspectives to work together. The Ohio presidential primary election turnout this year was 22.65 percent of eligible voters. What does that mean to you? It’s too bad we celebrate less than a quarter of registered voters. We need to encourage and work together to make sure it’s as easy as possible for all to participate. Let our voice be heard. And the best way for us to make a change is to vote. What was the last book you read? Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill.

YOUR VOTE MATTERS! The deadline to register is October 5, 2020

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LUCAS COUNTY SHERIFF What motivated you to work in law enforcement? I was influenced by my uncle William Johnson, who was warden of the Dayton Correctional Center (he recommended that I use my GI bill to attend UT Law Enforcement Criminal Justice program) and my desire to become a police officer at an early age. The competitive salary and benefits one could receive with increases in rank. To change the way I witnessed my father being treated by police officers when I was 7 years old.

Earl Mack

(I) Age: 70 Education: University of Toledo, Associate Degree (Applied Law Enforcement Technology) 1981 University of Louisville Southern Police Institute, Criminal Justice Administration 1998, (Senior Administrative Officers Course); Lourdes College, Bachelor’s Program (Criminal Justice) 2005 Work experience: Owner/Protection and Security Director: Key Resource Protection and Investigations, LLC, Ohio Department of Public Safety, August 2013 to present; Deputy Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security, 2007-2012; Agent-inCharge, Toledo Enforcement District Operations 1997–2005 and many more positions in law enforcement and public safety over 39 years. Prior elected experience: First time candidate

Name three of your personal values and how they influence your work. 1. Empathy: this rests on four principals; awareness, caring, understanding and genuine community engagement of solutions. 2. Integrity: to me this value is important to obtain respect and trust from those depending of your leadership. Many times what may be legal may not be moral. 3. Service: Any elected official is a public servant. Citizens are our bosses and our job is to provide the very best service possible to a community. What does the suggestion to “defund the police” mean to you? This is emotional. With some negative citizen-police contact and no genuine discussions or transparency, affected citizens’ answer to this communication failure is to reduce the funding of police

services with the belief it will reduce police authority. I emphatically do not support defunding a community police organization. I do support reallocating funds from some police services that can be performed by the private sector to better training and accountability for police actions.

What can a sheriff do to change how the citizens of Lucas County perceive law enforcement? 1. Be a strong leader in a positive and genuine community engagement initiative. This initiative will allow countywide input by citizens working together as partners to change any negative perceptions. 2. Reinforce the philosophy among the Sheriff ’s Office and countywide law enforcement agencies that we are public servants providing a community “peace” service with actions of fairness. I will enforce and encourage oversight and accountability of command and supervision for their subordinates’ actions with uprightness. Why are you the best person for the job? Especially in today’s recent community police environment, I have the ability, experience and knowledge to bring people together, with the understanding that we all have more in common to resolve our issues. I am an independent candidate to represent people and not a party. I have demonstrated my caring and empathy commitment and dedication to citizens, our communities and families. I will be a good leader internally and externally to both the private and public sectors. Do concealed carry laws make things safer for citizens? Yes with adequate training, because police cannot fully protect you and your family as in the past. Are body cameras positive or negative for law enforcement? Street recording technology reflecting the actions of our citizens and police is necessary and positive. What was the last book you read? Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, highlighting an interesting correlation between economics and crime.

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LUCAS COUNTY SHERIFF

Mike Navarre

Brett Warner

(D) Age: 64 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Toledo Work experience: 43 years in Law Enforcement, 22 years as a Chief of Police Prior elected experience: First time candidate What motivated you to work in law enforcement? My father worked for the Toledo Police Department for 33 years. Most of his career was spent in the Detective Bureau working homicides. I thought his job was incredibly interesting. After graduating from high school, I took night classes in Criminal Justice at the University of Toledo and became even more attracted to a career in law enforcement. Name three of your personal values and how they influence your work. I am honest, compassionate, and dependable. People can always count on me to tell them the truth. I care about people and treat everyone with fairness and respect. If I say I am going to do something, it will get done. I don’t make excuses and will accept responsibility when events don’t go as planned. What does the suggestion to “defund the police” mean to you? I have heard a variety of explanations. Most people who use the term believe that funding to police departments can be better spent on fighting drug addiction, mental illness and better education for our children. These are all important, but so is policing in our communities. We need to improve our police departments with more training, equipment and better hiring practices. What can a sheriff do to change how the citizens of Lucas County perceive law enforcement? The Sheriff is the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of the County. The Sheriff must be an advocate for better policing by promoting accountability and transparency in all aspects of the law enforcement profession. The Sheriff should set an example for all agencies in the County by proposing meaningful police reforms and encouraging sound hiring practices, equipment acquisition and mandating annual in-service training for all officers. Describe the proudest moment in your adult life. Raising 4 children into responsible adults. Share a career mistake that you made, how you handled it and what you learned from it. Many years ago during labor negotiations, I agreed to a union proposal

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(R) Age: 53 Education: Attended Community College of the Air Force Experience: 28 years of Law Enforcement experience, 23 years of Military experience, 10 years elected Official as Township Trustee Prior elected experience: Waterville Township Trustee, 4 terms

without fully realizing the financial implications. I accepted responsibility for my lack of preparation and have never made the same mistake again.

Why are you the best person for the job? I have spent my entire adult life in law enforcement in Lucas County, including 13 years as the Chief of Police in Toledo and 9 years as the Chief in Oregon. Thus, I have both a big city and suburban perspective. I am the only candidate with this top level experience, and that is exactly what Lucas County needs right now. I enjoy challenges, and none will be greater than building a new County Jail, considering meaningful police reforms, and continuing the fight against opioid addiction. Do concealed carry laws make things safer for citizens? People who carry concealed handguns probably feel safer. The question is “are they safer?” I am not sure anyone can offer a definite answer to that question as there are numerous factors that affect crime rates and community safety. It is essential that those who choose to carry act responsibly and are well-versed in gun safety. This issue is too complex for one sentence. Are body cameras positive or negative for law enforcement? The use of body-worn cameras (BWC’s) are here to stay and are definitely a positive. Their use provides protection to both the officers and the citizens encountered. Today’s society demands transparency and accountability from its police officers and body worn cameras help achieve that objective. This issue is too complex for one sentence. What was the last book you read? Natchez Burning by Greg Iles

What motivated you to work in law enforcement? In high school I was at an event that was becoming unlawful and dangerous. Officers arrived on scene and immediately began to separate those who were in conflict and calming people down. Within just a few minutes of their arrival I and everyone there felt safer. They prevented a bad situation from getting worse. They helped! I decided then that I wanted to be that voice of reason, the calm to the storm, someone who could help people feel safe and most importantly solve problems for the community. Name three of your personal values and how they influence your work. 1. Balance: I always strive to find a fair and balanced solution to situations. 2. Citizenship: I am grateful for the rights and freedoms we have in our country and have always tried to repay my good fortune by serving, military, law enforcement, local government etc. I am proud to be American and serve others – and I have always lived by the motto of Service before Self. 3. Compassion: Listening and understanding others and their background, experience, and situation is an important part of developing compassion for people and where they are coming from. What does the suggestion to “defund the police” mean to you? Most organizations claim that it is intended to reduce funding to Law Enforcement and redistribute it to other social services that they feel are underfunded and could replace some of the duties of Law Enforcement. I am not in favor of such action, in fact, I often suggest that most Law Enforcement is already underfunded and because of that critical update and career altering training is not provided to Law Enforcement professionals which directly reflects on those they serve. What can a sheriff do to change how the citizens of Lucas County perceive law enforcement? Identifying officers who excel at and are motivated to directly engage with the community, getting those officers properly trained, and providing them with active opportunities to participate in the daily lives of citizens is the key. For us to achieve these goals, however, we must be creative and inventive to find a way to pay for this higher level of involvement along with the training that it demands.

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Describe the proudest moment in your adult life. When my wife said “I do”, and every time my children say “Dad” Share a career mistake that you made, how you handled it and what you learned from it. Not recognizing employee signs of drug abuse. I have learned that anyone, ANYONE can suffer from addiction. I have sworn to myself that I will always follow up on signs I see of or hear of, especially if it is a Law Enforcement Officer who is just as susceptible to drug abuse if not more. Why are you the best person for the job? 1. I am the only candidate currently working as a Full-Time Deputy with 18 years of experience for the Office that I seek. I will take an active and visible role in being the Sheriff of the voters of Lucas County. Sometimes it is best to promote from within. I hope the voters agree! 2. At 53 years old I have developed unique and essential leadership traits to fulfill the role of Sheriff through my 23 years of Military Service and 28 years of Law Enforcement experience. 3. Community engagement is one of the most important issues facing Law Enforcement today and during the majority of my time in the Sheriff ’s office I have been directly involved in these programs including educating the youth about drugs and the dangers they face every day, internet safety and security, crime prevention, and the epidemic of drug and opioid addiction. I have had 18 years to observe, participate, and drive these programs. In that time, I have been able to formulate my plan for improving these programs and the Sheriff ’s relationship with the community. If I am elected Sheriff, I will have the ability to implement my vision for improvement and bring my extensive experience to bear for the betterment of the public. Do concealed carry laws make things safer for citizens? I absolutely believe concealed carry laws provide a way for citizens to safely exercise their 2nd amendment rights, and to enable them to protect their life, and the lives of those they love with proper training and education.

LUCAS COUNTY TREASURER

John W. Rozic

Name three of your personal values and how they influence your work. Loyalty; Honesty; Practicality; Attention to detail; Conservatism. I believe these attributes allow me to learn fast, focus on details, improve processes where possible, and help make practical choices that serve the voters, the community, and the longterm interests of all involved. These same values apply in my daily life and have served me quite well. (R)

Age: 69 Education: Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland) (1973); Juris Doctor, University of Toledo College of Law (1977) Work experience: Attorney and Partner, Shindler Neff LLP, since 1985; currently managing partner; Practice areas: business, tax, probate and trust administration, real estate, estate planning; Previously: Trust Officer and Director of the Probate Trust Department, Toledo Trust Company Prior elected experience: Anthony Wayne Local School District Board of Education, President; Waterville City Council What are the top three issues on voters’ minds this election season? The economy; COVID-19; Healthcare; Civil unrest; Crime.

Name a policy issue that you think doesn’t receive enough attention. As it relates to the Treasurer’s office, I believe that many citizens do not realize how the operation of the office affects them beyond the impact on their own property or real estate taxes. In Lucas County, over $600 million of taxpayer money passes through the Treasurer’s office annually. ... I have experience in revenue collection, budgets, oversight, and management and investment of taxpayer dollars. I want to help improve, where possible, the taxpayer service while making sure that everyone and every entity pays the taxes owed.

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(D)Incumbent Age: 45 Education: Juris Doctor, University of Toledo College of Law Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies, University of Toledo Prior elected experience: Lucas County Treasurer since 2018, District 6 Toledo City Council 2008 - 2018 What are the top three issues on voters’ minds this election season? In my mind the top three issues with which voters are concerned include 1. Covid-19, the state of the economy (and jobs) and racial/economic inequality. Name three of your personal values and how they influence your work. I value fairness, so I worked to update the rules of procedure at the Board of Revision to ensure that all parties are treated fairly. I value the contributions of my workforce, so I devised Covid-19 policies and invested in equipment to keep them safe. I value community, so I have directly engage with neighborhood groups via The Lucas County Land Bank.

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Age: 66 Education: BA in Psychology; Speech/ Communications; Graduate degree - MSW, Masters of Social Work (University of Pittsburgh.)

Work experience: I have been doing social work for 4 decades in various capacities. I worked for Harbor Behavioral Healthcare for 12 years; Lucas County Probation Department - rehabilitative counseling with convicted sex offenders. I worked for Fresenius Medical Care for 8 years, providing medical social work to dialysis patients. Have worked in hospice and in my own private practice in Sylvania. I’ve lived in the Toledo area for 30 years. Prior elected experience: First Time Candidate

What are the top three issues on voters’ minds this election season? 1) The coronavirus and the possibility of death. 2) Many people have lost their jobs and are unable to pay bills or afford food, so finding work and getting safely back to work is paramount. 3) How their children will be educated - will they fall behind with virtual learning or be safe in school buildings. Moms are leaving the workforce to home school or because childcare is not available. Name three of your personal values and how they influence your work. 1) Authenticity— I value being open, and speaking my mind frankly. That has been helpful to me in building quick rapport with people over the years. 2) Honesty— I value being trusted and the way to make that happen is to be truthful. 3) Service to others— I value being a giver. I’ve spent my life teaching skills to clients to manage life’s problems, as well as helping patients work through emotional blocks to improve mental health. What can we do to combat voter apathy and encourage more civic engagement? As a member of the League of Women Voters, this is a very important issue to me. Overturning (the US Supreme Court) Citizens United (decision), and publicly funding elections would remove the $ that

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Name a policy issue that you think doesn’t receive enough attention. Since I have younger children, we have had to adapt to the Covid-19 virtual learning environment, which is difficult enough. For many families, it has been made even more challenging by the lack of investment in internet infrastructure (e.g. outages and hacking) and the digital divide. What political figure do you admire most? I really like and respect Nan Whaley, the Mayor of Dayton because she is very authentic and dedicated to her community.

perverts our democratic process. The election cycle needs to be shortened to a few months (3?) with public debates, equal TV access/print opportunities for all candidates. AVR (automatic voter registration) and mail in ballots (as some states already have) encourage more engagement.

Name a policy issue that you think doesn’t receive enough attention. Since the Statehouse majority recently refused to even acknowledge the existence of systemic racism as a public health issue when they had the chance to do so, I would say that one is receiving NO attention from the ruling party. Institutionalized racism continues to underlie many of our most problematic areas - including poverty, educational failure, inadequate healthcare outcomes, prison populations, and most recently - more illnesses and deaths from the pandemic for people of color. What makes your perspective a fresh addition to the state legislature? Social workers have a variety of skills that seem to me to be sorely needed. We are not money driven, or we wouldn’t be social workers in the first place. We know how to listen, to navigate thorny issues (such as we see in family/couple counseling), and we look to solve problems that honor all stakeholders.

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Earl Mack

Talking sMack Mistaken identity in City Politics

Which Mack is which?

Julian Mack? Earl Mack? One Mack is a well known public figure, active in the Buffalo Soldiers, a group composed of African Americans engaged in social service support activities. The other is also a public figure, a leader in the local Community Solidarity Response Network, a group engaged in police reform and other efforts. One Mack is a middle aged African American man who has a career in public safety. The other is a much younger African American man, and was briefly employed in public employment but let go for alleged failure to get to work on time. One Mack has had a quiet but successful career in public service. The other might be best known for being allegedly choked by then-Toledo councilman Larry Sykes at a candidate’s night event in 2017. The first Mack is running for Lucas County sheriff as we speak. The other has already declared his intent to run for an at-large seat on Toledo City Council next year. The first, a lifelong Democrat , stiffed the LC Dems by running as an independent, thereby potentially splitting Dem votes with Mike Navarre and electing a Republican to countywide office. The other has announced his run for office way too early and continues to demand things that go much farther than the Dem platform endorses.

One Mack, two Macks

But which is which? Is the candidate for sheriff demanding to defund the police? How ironic that would be! It’s a source of confusion when the latter Mack, whose race isn’t until next year, is publicly rallying for deep police reform, while the Mack running right now is low key and mostly out of the public eye. Let’s set the record straight. Earl

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Let’s set the record straight. Earl Mack is the Mack #1 above, the older public safety veteran running for sheriff. Julian Mack is the “other” Mack above, the younger, chokier Mack running for council and rallying to defund the police. Got it? Good. Mack is the Mack #1 above, the older public safety veteran running for sheriff. Julian Mack is the “other” Mack above, the younger, chokier Mack running for council and rallying to defund the police. Got it? Good.

Choices, choices

Speaking of GOP candidates, we remember expressing our beliefs that the local GOP would field a more formidable slate of candidates now that mainstream Mark Wagoner is the party chair. Nope. Seriously, the only local GOP candidate recruited by Wagoner with a chance in blue hades this fall is the candidate for sheriff. Only because the Dems will split votes between Mack, ummm, EARL Mack and Navarre. Something called Brett Warner might be the beneficiary. But we doubt it. It’s a pretty bad look when the GOP touts itself as the party of “law and order,” then boosts a candidate like Tony Dia with a court record the length of your right arm. Seriously, what a choice for the Toledo City Council at-large seat. Katie Moline, a CPA, or Dia, former strip club owner. Onward to November third. VOTE!

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For most people, this will not be the first time they have tried to start a new health or wellness routine. Get a guide, use a dietitian or nutrition coach and/or have a personal trainer show you the proper form for compound exercises for safety, if you are not sure. Have a trainer program/plan your workouts for the next 8-12 weeks then come back to reassess your next steps. Don’t wait for January 1st. Be patient. If weight loss is the goal, don’t weigh yourself more than once every three weeks. In fact, you can alternate between the scale, measuring your body fat percentage and waist circumference. The scale gives good informa-

tion, but some people put way too much emphasis on it. Go slow. No worthwhile goals can be accomplished super quickly. Change one thing for a few weeks and then add another step. Don’t drastically alter your diet and try to be Hercules in an advanced HIIT workout when you are just beginning. Rome was not built in a day, and your butt won’t be either. Remember that your exercise routine should be something you actually enjoy since that will make you more likely to do it. And when it comes to diet, don’t think of withholding foods, but purposely build your plate beginning with veggies which will give you less room for the other stuff you should have in moderation.

Five words I live by:

Resilience (mental and physical). Mobility. Skill. Strength. Endurance.

What’s the best thing about your job?

I know that people feel frustrated when they come to see me because they have already tried to make their pain go away. I think that figuring out the puzzle using my advanced training is fun but using your hands to give a person their life back is a very powerful thing.

What does “good health” mean to you?

Being able to enjoy your life and do the things that you want to do.

What’s your favorite way to exercise?

While I enjoy lifting weights, I love doing outside activities in the Spring, Summer and Fall. My family has been hitting Metroparks Toledo especially hard this summer since my kids are finally able to ride their bikes well. We have been frequenting bike trails like the Towpath and the Beach Ridge Mountain Biking Trail. Kayaking on the Maumee River has been a lot of fun. Taking our dogs on walks is always a good option. When there is not a pandemic going on, our family enjoys visiting our National Parks.

What can you do to feel better immediately?

Learn to breathe right. Poor breathing mechanics can lead to anxiety and increased pain, specifically neck and low back pain. Learning to breathe right is a super simple thing to do and I think it is especially important if wearing a mask freaks you out. See my video by going to my blog post at BestToledoChiropractor. com/breathing and find out if you can pass the breath test and how to start correcting it if you don’t.

What’s your best advice for starting a new health or wellness routine?

Being open to new concepts and different methods to reach your goals can yield positive results.

How do you make healthy habits stick?

Healthy routines are built through persistence and exploration. Trying new approaches and making habits of the ones that work are key.

What can you do to feel better immediately?

We can walk you through the large variety of products available for registered patients. Because we pride ourselves in helping to demystify the process, our patients know us as “The Friendly Dispensary.”

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How does looking good relate to feeling good?

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What brings you genuine joy?

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What is the best selfimprovement tip you’ve ever heard?

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What’s one thing that always makes you feel better?

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Your best advice on aging:

What do you do to look, or feel, better when you have one minute? Take a quick moment to just

existing behavior. I floss in the shower!

Be preventative. Sleep well, eat well, exercise regularly, drink water and visit your dentist at least every six months. For those over 60, it is recommended to have well care dental visits with your dentist and dental hygienist every 3 months.

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What’s the best thing about your job?

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Victoria Perry: A best practice is writing down goals, whether it’s in a journal or on my phone. For my 2020 personal and professional goals, I created a note on my iPhone. Each month I reflect on my goals, recognize those that I’ve achieved and create an action plan for those goals still left to achieve. Obviously COVID has sidelined certain goals, so it’s all about reevaluating often to revise the action plan.

What do you love about your job?

Leah Wilson: I love being an Esthetician in the beauty industry, which is constantly changing and evolving. You have to love to learn new techniques and that means always continuing your education. As the importance of self-care is growing, I love that we can provide an opportunity for our community to enjoy.

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Jessica Johnson: Commit to a time that you can spend an hour that works for you and your family. Make this hour your top priority at least 3xs a week.

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What can you do to feel better immediately?

Breathe. Simply taking deep breaths is the first step.

What are the three things that you do for yourself every day?

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The best thing about my job is two-fold both of which I’m equally grateful for; working directly with thousands of people sharing their hearts to reclaim their health naturally, safely, effectively and also to be self-employed. The journey certainly has been challenging at times but the opportunity to be creative, follow our hearts and create our vision for a healthier community has been and continues to be an amazing blessing my husband and I are grateful for.

How do you make healthy habits stick?

When an individual opens their heart to reclaiming their health and dedicates to walking mindfully day to day in babysteps for their health, it becomes much more rewarding than just “sticking” to healthy habits, eating a certain way or taking a certain product; rather it becomes a rewarding journey of an individual embracing their wholeness and self-healing.

How do you make sure to exercise your mind?

After growing up in the health food industry and studying, learning and sharing my experience and knowledge with

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How do you set, and stay committed to, your goals?

I am eternally grateful for my mother’s beautiful wisdom teaching us the importance of food and all that it truly represents in life. She taught us to be mindful every day about our health and to nourish ourselves safely and naturally and because of her influence, working at a health food store from the age of sixteen until the present…I knew as a young woman in my early twenties that I wanted to have my own store and share what I’ve been blessed to learn with others. It’s been an amazing journey!

What does “good health” mean to you?

What good health means to me goes far beyond just living with the absence of symptoms and a dependency on pharmaceuticals. True good health is when an individual becomes an active participant through heartfelt dedication and mindful daily living to achieve wholeness of body, mind and spirit. That’s what holistic health truly means...the whole person.

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What keeps you awake at night?

Having too many complex thoughts keeps me up at night. The unknown, the current societal unrest, and the fact that I have to accept that I can’t fix all of the problems and sadness in the world. On a positive note, contemplating marketing strategies and new ideas for Serenity also keeps me up at night!

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What can you do to feel better immediately? Breathe deeply, using all five lobes of the lungs.

What do you do to look, or feel, better when you have: one minute? Cellercise. What do you do to look, or feel, better when you have: one hour? O-Zone and Cellercise.

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How do you make healthy habits stick?

Don’t be afraid to reward yourself for the changes you’ve made. It doesn’t have to be something big, but sometimes incentives related to the change you’re trying to make can be useful. If I want to start running more, I might buy a new pair of running socks so I have a reason to use them. If I know I’m not getting enough of a certain vegetable or vitamin, I’ll find a recipe for something that uses healthy foods, but also sounds delicious. It’s easy to make healthy habits stick if you’re surrounded by people who are committed to the same goals, or at least those who respect and encourage yours. I found that by joining a running group, I develop relationships with other people with similar interests that expect me to show up for runs. That way, I know there are other people rooting for me and holding me accountable for reaching my goals.

What’s your guilty pleasure— and do you avoid it?

Anything chocolate. And I don’t necessarily avoid it, but I can limit it by packing a few pieces of dark chocolate in my lunch. It feeds the sweet craving, but dark chocolate has less sugar and can be a little more filling.

What makes you happy?

Nurturing healthy relationships by spending time with family and friends. Although several of my closest friends are spread out across the country, I like to make sure I see them in person at least once a year, and keep up-to-date on their lives over text, social media, and phone/video calls.

What’s the best thing about your job?

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Should I pay attention to the IBU of a beer?

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What are the strangest flavors you’ve ever experienced in a beer? Did you like it?

Recently a two beer special called Surf and Turf. Included was a sour ale made with shrimp, lobster, lemon, and sea salt. Turf was a stout made with molasses, sea salt, and beef jerky. Interesting flavors but definitely not my thing.

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Should I pay attention to the IBU of a beer?

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What are your favorite local breweries? Inside the Five, of course! I’m also a big fan of Earnest Brew Works and Upside Brewing.

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What are the strangest flavors you’ve ever experienced in a beer? Did you like it?

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The Genesee Cream Ale was the only beer in my Dad’s refrigerator. Even if beer isn’t to your liking, beer brings people together and the conversations around a couple of cold Genesee Cream Ales will always be fond cherished memories. Beer is more than a beverage. Beer is love.

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Nick Mancy strikes out on his own By Jeff McGinnis

Even though Nick is now working outside of the Mancy family businesses, he notes that he had already been working autonomously. “There’s a different kind of pressure on me, being a sole proprietor. But when you have partners, you want to make sure that they’re happy, too, so I guess it’s kind of taken a little pressure off.”

In 2016, the catering arm of Shorty’s True American Roadhouse began to branch out. A part of the Mancy’s family of restaurants, the newly dubbed Shorty’s Back Forty Catering took up residence in the former Star Bar and Grille on Monroe St. Over the course of four years, the business has grown in popularity under the guidance of owner-operator Nick Mancy. Earlier this year, Nick decided it was time for Back Forty to begin taking steps to strike out on its own, partially in an effort to streamline his own responsibilities. “I was diagnosed with cancer last year, so I’ve been battling [for] 16, 18 months now,” Nick said. “And as I was coming back, [I] finished my radiation, surgery and then chemotherapy. I just wanted to narrow my focus as far as all the businesses I was involved with. I wanted to concentrate on catering, to simplify my life a little bit. I enjoy the catering aspect of what we’re doing. I’ve pretty much been involved in the catering full-time ever since we branched out in 2016. So it just seemed like a natural progression to throw all my eggs into that basket and run with that.”

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The sign on the building still says “Shorty’s Back Forty,” but the name is now officially The Back Forty Catering Commissary and Event Center, or just Back Forty Catering. The split from the family business was completely amicable, and Nick is still close with his family partners. “Everyone was super supportive. My partners were very supportive of breaking apart the businesses. They understood where I was coming from and after the last 17 years, I really didn’t want to go back

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The Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center continues its popular series of cooking classes in Nana’s Kitchen this October when participants will learn to make Carne Asada and Chimichurri sauce in South Americanthemed class on Sunday, October 11. And, get ready to soothe your soul with a class led by guest Chef Mikhala of Island Soul on Saturday, October 24. The classes are limited to only 8 students, so if you want to get cooking, register soon. $35. Noon-3pm both days. 1225 Broadway St., 419-241-1655. sqacc.org

No matter what your tastes are in beer, you’ll find a cup to your liking at the upcoming Zoo Brew. The 2020 edition of the event will be held on Saturday, October 24. Craft brews from regional microbreweries will be available to taste, and a ticket earns you 15 samples. Light snacks will also be provided, but if you need a little something more, food trucks will be on hand selling delicious local eats. Add in music by Organized K-O’s and you have a party that will knock the penguins’ socks off. $50 per person. 7-10pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

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ART TO HEART Art in the Age of Solidarity New exhibition by the Toledo Black Artist Coalition debuts at Terhune Gallery By Joni Johnson

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Now through October 30, Launch! Art in the Age of Solidarity will be displayed at the Walter E. Terhune Gallery at Owens Community College in Perrysburg.

What does solidarity mean? Artist and curator Yusuf Lateef, with the support of The Black Artist Coalition, explores that question with the new exhibition Launch! Art in the Age of Solidarity, the first venture of the Coalition, which brings together artists of diverse backgrounds. The exhibition, which runs through October 30 at the Terhune Gallery in Perrysburg, is an opportunity for many to engage in necessary dialogue about racism related to Toledo institutions of culture. City Paper sat down with Lateef to discuss his work, the exhibit and art as a reflection of today’s America. What is your mission as an artist? Personally, as an artist, I would like to be in the room with other like-minded people. Also, I have hopes that my mission as an artist is in line with the creators’ and allows my talents and work to be used in a meaningful way. How does this exhibition affect you personally? I feel that all art in some form is political. As a Black man, my experience in this world has been in the context of the history of this country and it’s treatment of my people. There is something that exists prior to that history and after this. With my work, I want to look at the thread that links it all together. As curator this exhibition provides me with an opportunity to compare and contrast.

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What is important about the Toledo Coalition of Black Artists and Black Art Matters? The Toledo Black Artist Coalition’s mission is centered around creating avenues of artistic legacy through advocacy, education, and activism. Throughout history, the African American perspective in the arts has been omitted, leaving a void within many mainstream cultural institutions. In reality, Toledo, Ohio has a rich legacy of African American artists who formed collectives to provide resources and education within the greater community. This contemporary group was formed within the context of the current national and international movement to end white supremacy. It is our ongoing goal to create pathways for artists of color and to combat racial inequality as it continues to manifest within, and in relation to, Toledo institutions of culture. The proposed question for Launch: Art in the Age of Solidarity is ‘how can we maintain the building of cultural unity during the time of social turmoil?’ What are some of the proposed answers to this question? The Toledo Black Artist Coalition formed out of a need to address these questions without the pressure of having the answers. As artists, we use our craft to create opportunities for meaningful dialogue and then to showcase that in frameworks for sincere action in response to new information. In your opinion, what are some ways we can thread together to make real societal changes? Maybe we have to be willing to take risks and change our habits. We all have biases but some, more than others, have deadly consequences. It could be that holding ourselves accountable to those in proximity to us is a first step. Maybe that’s the only step. Walter E. Terhune Gallery 7270 Biniker Dr., Perrysburg 567-661-7081 | owens.edu 10am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday

Celebrating 100 years (plus 3) of the TFAS

A new show at 20 North Gallery honors area artists and over a century of existence for The Toledo Federation of Art Societies, one of the area’s premiere art organizations. The TFAS 100+3 Juried Member Exhibit opens on Friday, October 9 with pieces by members of the Society, a group that has been around since 1917— hence “100+3.” Over $3,000 dollars will be awarded to participants in the show. A free public reception will be held on October 9 from 6-9pm. Showing through December 26. 18 N. St. Clair, 419-241-2400. 20northgallery.com Free

Create and shape with the Toledo Stained Glass Guild

Learn how to capture the beauty of stained glass and create a piece of your own. The Toledo Stained Glass Guild offers a threehour course to guide students through the basics, including choosing from over 20 patterns to make a suncatcher to take home. The cost of the class includes all supplies and needed equipment, so all you need to bring is yourself and your enthusiasm. Social distancing limits the number of students to four per class, and masks are required. $35. Noon-3pm. October 3 and 17. 5403 Elmer Dr., 419-266-2375. facebook.com/ToledoStainedGlassGuild

Making flowers bloom using your bare hands— and paper

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. But what about a flower made of another material— say, ordinary paper? Handmade Toledo is hosting Paper Flowers: A Rainbow of Lavender on Sunday, October 25. The workshop will teach students how to fold, cut and shape paper into a lovely faux-flower arrangement to take home with them. $35. 2-3:30pm. 1717 Adams St., 419-214-1717. handmadetoledo.com

Two area artists to be showcased at Hudson

The Hudson Gallery will be exhibiting the work of two remarkable artists beginning on October 2. Facing the Woodland will feature the paintings of Kris Schmidt, an artist based in Adrian, MI, as well as the ceramic sculptures of Toledo’s own Jan Thomas. Schmidt’s paintings are an evocative portrait of nature. Thomas creates with ceramic, wood and metal. The exhibit will appear through November 14. 5645 North Main St., Sylvania. 419-885-8381. hudsongallery.net—JM

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Hennig and his bandmates started hosting three-hour Tuesday live and open mic sets filled with blues, rock and country music covers at Griffin Hines Farm in January. The Hen House Band brought a growing weekly crowd until COVID-19 temporarily shuttered restaurants and bars statewide from March until May. That brief hiatus allowed the band to re-evaluate their lineup and occasionally rehearse until they returned to an outdoor live stage earlier this summer at Griffin Hines Farm with sociallydistanced shows. “First and foremost, if it weren’t for Steve Coleman, we wouldn’t be in existence. I give him all the credit; we just love to play,” said Hennig, who also owns TRS Innovations/TRS Music Centers, a Toledo-based audio and lighting production services company.

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to fill a vacant Tuesday night slot with his new band after a scheduled live act cancelled. “Tony Shutters and I had a big New Year’s Eve party out here, and Tony said, ‘Mike, I want to start a band with you, but I want it to be a low-key blues band.’ A month went by, and I talked to Tony and said, ‘Let’s put a band together, and we’ll commit to those Tuesday nights.’ We put the band together, and we’ve been here ever since,” said Hennig, whose last name inspired the band’s moniker. Hennig became a blues aficionado after seeing Muddy Waters open for Eric Clapton in Toledo during the late 1970s. As a drummer and guitarist, he performed and toured with several bands before opening a local music store and acquiring TRS Music Centers in the 1980s.

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Three decades later, Hennig and his bandmates play weekly at the historic Griffin Hines Farm, which originally opened in the late 1940s and hosted blues icons B.B. King, Bobby Blue Bland, Freddie King and John Lee Hooker. Those blues icons continually inspire and influence The Hen House Band, which often performs with Shutters’ nephew, vocalist-guitarist-flautist Chris Shutters, and invites other guest musicians on stage. “These guys are rock solid, and Chris joining the band definitely set flame to the fire. We’ve been rolling with the punches for the most part, and we’re so fortunate to be playing at all. We have no long-term plans only because we don’t know, but we’re not going to miss any opportunity,” Hennig said. 6-9pm Tuesdays Griffin Hines Farm 3950 S. Berkey Southern Road, Swanton

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THURSDAY 10.1 Barr’s Public House: Dan Stewart (acoustic)

FRIDAY 10.2 Majestic Oak Winery: Mike Szafarowicz (singer-songwriter) Table Forty4: Pop’s Garage (pop) The Pub: Caswell and Co. (rock)

SATURDAY 10.3 Barr’s Public House: John Barile and Bobby May (acoustic) Curtice Hy-Flash: Blues Confidential (blues) The Pub: Deadicated (rock/tribute) Six Fifths DIstilling: Tim Oehlers (guitarist) Sycamore Grove: Brent Lowry (country) Toledo Museum of Art: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong

SUNDAY 10.4 Thirsty’s Pub & Grub: The Promised Band Open Blues Jam (blues)

MONDAY 10.5 The Polish Ostrich: Ethan Timm (guitarist)

TUESDAY 10.6 Griffin Hines Farm: The Hen-House Band (rock)

WEDNESDAY 10.7 Arlyn’s Good Beer: Jazz Night Bowling Green State University: Keith Phares, baritone (classical) The Caribbean Breeze: Open Mic Kobe Bay at the Docks: Tim Oehlers (guitarist) Levis Commons: Music at the Fountain, Jeff Stewart (guitarist)

THURSDAY 10.8 Kobe Bay at the Docks: Christa McCutchen (folk) Te’kela Mexican Cantina y Cocina: Caveman and Ryan (party rock) Toledo Yacht Club: Dave Carpenter (acoustic)

FRIDAY 10.9 YesFM Studio Parking Lot: Your Story Matters Drive-In Edition (Christian) The Polish Ostrich: Brandon Abernathy (singer/songwriter) The Pub: Ramona and Trez (R&B) Toledo Yacht Club: JT and the Big Deal (rock)

SATURDAY 10.10 Barr’s Public House: Picking Kelley (acoustic) Benfield Wines: EZ Pickenz (rock) Curtice Hy-Flash: The Itch Band (rock/country) The Distillery: Todd Michael Band (country)

The Polish Ostrich: Steel Lily (cover) The Pub: The 25s (alternative) Toledo Museum of Art: A Gershwin Celebration

SUNDAY 10.11 Thirsty’s Pub & Grub: The Promised Band Open Blues Jam (blues) Toledo Museum of Art: Transcriptions (classical)

MONDAY 10.12 The Polish Ostrich: Ethan Timm (guitarist) Te’kela Mexican Cantina y Cocina: Christa McCutchen (folk)

TUESDAY 10.13 Griffin Hines Farm: The Hen-House Band (rock)

WEDNESDAY 10.14 Bowling Green State University: Conor Nelson (flute) The Caribbean Breeze: Open Mic Levis Commons: Music at the Fountain: (artist TBA) Levis Commons: Music at the Fountain: Katie and Jordan (acoustic)

THURSDAY 10.15 Plat8: Tim Oehlers (guitarist)

FRIDAY 10.16 Backyard BBQ and Booze: JP and the Big Deal (rock) Bier Stube: The Reese Dailey Band (rock) Hollywood Casino: Pop’s Garage (pop) Papa’s Tavern: Steel Lily (cover) Table Forty4: The Screaming Heathens (party rock)

SATURDAY 10.17 Barr’s Public House: Jeff Stewart (rock) Benfield Wines: Jaime Mills (country) The Broken Barrel (Bennett’s Orchard): Terry and Charlie (acoustic) Dexter’s: 2 Left Missing (rock) The Polish Ostrich: Maverick 2020 (rock) The Pub: Laurie Swyers and NewMoon (blues) Sneaky Pete’s Saloon: 2 Left Missing (rock) Table Forty4: The Screaming Heathens (party rock) Toledo Museum of Art: Parisian Classics (classical) All Together Now Record and Book Store: Tim Oehlers (guitarist)

SUNDAY 10.18 Te’Kela Mexican Cantina y Cocina: Tim Oehlers (guitarist) Thirsty’s Pub & Grub: The Promised Band Open Blues Jam (blues)

MONDAY 10.19 The Polish Ostrich: Ethan Timm (guitarist)

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Griffin Hines Farm: The Hen-House Band (rock)

WEDNESDAY 10.21 The Caribbean Breeze: Open Mic Kobe Bay at the Docks: Christa McCutchen (folk) Levis Commons: Music at the Fountain: The House Band (rock/country)

THURSDAY 10.22 Barr’s Public House: Andrew Ellis (folk)

FRIDAY 10.23 The Polish Ostrich: Queen and Court (folk) The Pub: Ramona and Trez (R&B)

SATURDAY 10.24 Bar145: LDNL (pop/hip-hop) Curtice Hy-Flash: 3 Rings Left (folk)

SUNDAY 10.25 MONDAY 10.26 The Polish Ostrich: Ethan Timm (guitarist)

TUESDAY 10.27 Griffin Hines Farm: The Hen-House Band (rock)

WEDNESDAY 10.28 Bowling Green State University: David Saltzman (tuba) The Caribbean Breeze: Open Mic

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THURSDAY 10.29 Barr’s Public House: Kaiden and Big C (acoustic) Toledo Yacht Club: Scott and Molly (acoustic)

FRIDAY 10.30 Dexter’s: The Screaming Heathens (party rock) Toledo Museum of Art: Terry Riley (electronic)

SATURDAY 10.31 Barr’s Public House: Whiskey Business (rock) Wheelin’ On The Rocks: Union Rising (rock)

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Have you ever wanted to play a guitar that you made with your own hands? An upcoming class at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute in Adrian will give you that chance. The Build an Acoustic Guitar workshop, led by Gary Zimnicki, a luthier who creates guitars, mandolins and ukeleles from wood removed from Detroit houses, will guide students through the creation of an acoustic instrument. $500, plus $450 for materials. 8am-5pm. Saturdays and Sundays, October 10, 11, 17 and 18. 1375 N. Main St, Adrian, MI. 517-9028383. LongLiveWood.org

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Iconic experimental composer Terry Riley is still wowing audiences with his influential music at the age of 85. Enjoy an unforgettable performance as Riley plays at the Toledo Museum of Art, Friday, October 30. Beginning as a pianist in the 1950’s, Riley grew to prominence with his legendary 1964 piece In C, as well as his 1969 album A Rainbow in Curved Air. His Toledo concert will see Riley performing with his son Gyan on guitar. $25 for members, $35 for non-members. 8-9:30pm. TMA GlasSalon, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000

DEXTER’S AGAIN HOSTS MUSIC FESTIVAL TO BENEFIT FIREFIGHTER CHARITY FUND

2 stages. Over 12 hours of entertainment. Two dozen area bands. One remarkable day of fun, music and raising money for a good cause. The 2020 edition of the 419 Music Fest is set for Saturday, October 17. As with last year’s inaugural event, the festival will be held at Dexter’s restaurant in Maumee, and this year’s event will be focused on benefitting area heroes. 419 Music Fest began as an effort to raise money to benefit Toledo Firefighter Miguel Castillo. This year, a portion of the proceeds will go to the Firefighters Charity Fund. Noon-2am. 6023 Manley Rd. 419-865-4482. Search “419 Music Fest 2020” on Facebook.

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Votes for Women: 100 Years of the 19th Amendment - Letters, historical documents and more help visitors learn about Toledo’s connection to the suffrage movement.Toledo Lucas-County Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St., 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

MS Connection Group - The National MS Society maintains a network of different groups for people living with MS to connect to others living similar life experiences. 5-6:30pm. ProMedica Neurosciences Center, 2130 W. Central Ave., 419-291-6614. promedica.org Free

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Your Chapter Awaits - Eight large posters created by area artists are on display for visitors to find at The Town Center at Levis Commons. 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419-931-8888. shopleviscommons.com Free

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Woof Walk at Levis Commons - Bring your furry friend for a weekly stroll around the Town Center and socialize with other dogs and their humans. 4-5pm. 3201 Levis Commons Blvd. 419-931-8888. shopleviscommons.com Free

Thursday 10.1 [lit.]

1st Thursday Poetry Reading - Each month’s event begins with a presentation by a featured reader followed by an open mic. 5:30-7:30pm. Gathering Volumes, 196 East South Boundary, Perrysburg. 567-336-6188. gatheringvolumes. com Free

[fundraiser]

Virtual Celebrity Wait Night - Participants will sign up to serve as a virtual “celebrity waiter” and then raise money by gathering donations for The Victory Center online at their own virtual table. Running October 1 through October 15. Volunteer by calling 419-531-7600.

Friday 10.2

Wednesday 10.21 [health]

SYLVANIA’S NEW FARMERS MARKET

While missing the fun of the Sylvania Fall Festival this year you can still get a taste of it at Sylvania’s Nite Lite Farmers Market on Saturday, October 17. The event will feature live music, a slew of fall marketplace vendors, trick-or-treating on Main Street, a pumpkin patch and more. The Farmers Market will devote its first hour to seniors and immune-compromised individuals to allow them to enjoy a bite of pumpkin spice, too. 3pm-10pm. Downtown Sylvania. 419-882-2135. sylvaniachamber.org Free

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Willkommen! How German are you? Have you had your DNA tested and want to share how the results have shaped your sense of identity? Come on out to the Wood County Museum on Wednesday, October 7 for a Oktoberfest of a different kind with the Museum’s annual German-American Day. Attendees will get the chance to speak for five minutes to share the story of their family history. Discussions will be led by former BGSU professor Dr. Geoff Howes and Michael McMaster of the Wood County Museum. $5 donation suggested. 7-9pm. 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org

Thursday 10.15

Monday 10.5

[music]

[lit.]

41st Annual New Music Festival - All concerts at this year’s festival will be open to the public as well as live streamed. Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 1001 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green. 419-372-2531. events.bgsu.edu Free

Free

Tuesday 10.6

Saturday 10.17

[culinary]

[misc.]

First Friday Art Walk - Explore the art, music, restaurants, boutiques and more of downtown Sylvania at this monthly event. 5-8pm. Downtown Sylvania. 419-360-1212. downtownsylvania.org

[misc.]

Glass City Metropark Hardhat Tours - Get a sneak peek at the future site of Glass City Metropark. Reservations at metroparkstoledo.com or by calling 419-407-9798. 9am and 10am. Also held October 15 at 3pm and 4pm. Parking at National Museum of Great Lakes, 1710 Front St.

BG Flea Market - Support area small business vendors at this market held the third weekend of every month. 9am-4pm, Saturday. 9am-3pm, Sunday. 13800 W. Poe Rd., Bowling Green. 419277-0033. facebook.com/bgfleamarket

[misc.]

Thursday 10.8

[art]

Tea — Rollin’ with Jesus - Come talk about the paper that makes the church go round: Bibles, bulletins, cradle rolls, pardon crucifix letters, and other things. $23. 2-4pm. Wood County Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org

Metroparks Overnight Experience - Enjoy an evening of tent camping and hammocking at Mallard Lake in Oak Openings Preserve. $300. 5pm-10am. Oak Openings Parkway, Whitehouse. 419-409-4793.

Tea at Stranleigh - Visit the historic Manor House and enjoy a lovely afternoon tea surrounded by the beauty of Wildwood. $10. 11:30am-2:30pm. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W Central Ave. 419-270-7500. metroparkstoledo.com

Sunday 10.4 “Celebrate the Senses” Psychic Event - Join Janet Amid for an event featuring psychics, readers, healers and more. 8:30am-4:30pm. $5, cash only. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. 419-882-5510. The Path to Paradise - The exhibit of Judith Schaechter’s stained glass artwork closes this day, so get out and see these beautiful pieces while you can. Levis Gallery, Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., 800-975-3212. toledomuseum.org. Free

[fundraiser]

Toledo Walk to End ALS - This year’s walk will be held virtually, so sign up, walk wherever you want and share pictures and videos with an online photo booth. Register at web.alsa. org/2020toledo.

Friday 10.23 [music]

Apollo Style Fridays - Come out every fourth Friday for an open mic-style competition where all kinds of performers are welcomed. $5 for performers, $10 for audience. 8-11pm. CC’s Lyricist Lounge, 958 S. Reynolds Rd., 419-810-1341. toledopoet.com

[comedy]

Karlous Miller - The comedian and rapper from MTV’s Wild ‘n Out makes an appearance in Toledo for three days worth of shows. $30. 7 and 9pm, Friday 10.23; 6 and 8:15pm, Saturday and Sunday 10.24 and 10.25. Toledo Funny Bone, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. 419931-3474. toledo.funnybone.com

[fundraiser]

Baseball Book Club - Is the book being discussed a home run, a base hit, or maybe a complete strikeout? 6:30-8pm. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave., 419-259-5370. toledolibrary.org

[art]

Understanding Lymphedema - Learn about treatment, self-care and more related to swelling in the arms or legs. 5:30-7pm. Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center, 1325 Conference Dr., 419-3835243. utmc.utoledo.edu/centers/cancer Free

[art]

Sunday 10.11 [lit.]

UnCloistered Poetry - Enjoy a cup of Almost Human coffee at the September installment of this monthly poetry reading. 6-9pm. Calvino’s Restaurant, 3143 W Central Ave., 419-531-5100. toledopoet.com Free

[misc.]

Sylvania Nite Lite Farmers Market - Missing the Fall Festival? Sylvania is offering this nighttime event featuring some of the area’s finest vendors. First hour is reserved for at-risk shoppers. 3-10pm. 419-882-2135. sylvaniachamber.org

Sanger FOL Book Sale - Come shop for books of all genres and other materials. Proceeds support the Sanger Brach Library and library programs. 12-4pm. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave., 419-259-5370. Toledolibrary.org

Saturday 10.24 [fundraiser]

Rocktober 5k and 10k - The annual event to raise funds for Racing for Recovery will also feature a 1-mile walk. 8am. $20-45. Rossford Fire Station, 133 Osborne St., Rossford. Runtoledo.com

[misc.]

Blacksmithing 101 - Learn about the lost art of metal shaping and bending at this returning workshop. $75. 10am-2pm. Fort Meigs, 29100 W River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org

Tuesday 10.27 [business]

John Maxwell’s LIVE2LEAD 2020 - The annual conference on leadership will be simulcast at the Pinnacle on 10.27, or via Zoom on 10.30. $97 in person, $77 via Zoom. 8am-4pm. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. 419-891-7325. highergroundadvantage.com/ live2lead

Free

Monday 10.19 [lit.]

The Under 200 Club - Want to read more but don’t have the time? Join this monthly discussion of short-but-sweet books. 7-8pm. Sanger Branch Library, 3030 W. Central Ave., 419-259-5370.

Free

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In her high school yearbook, Libra-born Sigourney Weaver arranged to have this caption beneath her official photo: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please, God, please, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let me be normal!â&#x20AC;? Since then, she has had a long and acclaimed career as an actor in movies. ScreenPrism.com calls her a pioneer of female action heroes. Among her many exotic roles: a fierce warrior who defeats monstrous aliens; an exobiologist working with indigenous people on the moon of a distant planet in the 22nd century; and a naturalist who lives with mountain gorillas in Rwanda. If you have ever had comparable fantasies about transcending normalcy, Libra, now would be a good time to indulge those fantasiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and begin cooking up plans to make them come true.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am, indeed, a king, because I know how to rule myself,â&#x20AC;? wrote 16th-century author Pietro Aretino. By January 2021, Aries, I would love for you to have earned the right to make a similar statement: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am, indeed, a royal sovereign, because I know how to rule myself.â&#x20AC;? Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most important point: The robust power and clout you have the potential to summon has nothing to do with power and clout over other peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;only over yourself. Homework: Meditate on what it means to be the imperial boss and supreme monarch of your own fate. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): â&#x20AC;&#x153;The basic principle of spiritual life is that our problems become the very place to discover wisdom and love.â&#x20AC;? Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield made that brilliant observation. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always worth meditating on, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an especially potent message for you during the first three weeks of October 2020. In my view, now is a highly favorable time for you to extract uplifting lessons by dealing forthrightly with your knottiest dilemmas. I suspect that these lessons could prove useful for the rest of your long life. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): â&#x20AC;&#x153;My business is to love,â&#x20AC;? wrote poet Emily Dickinson. I invite you to adopt this motto for the next three weeks. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an excellent time to intensify your commitment to expressing compassion, empathy, and tenderness. To do so will not only bring healing to certain allies who need it; it will also make you smarter. I mean that literally. Your actual intelligence will expand and deepen as you look for and capitalize on opportunities to bestow blessings. (P.S. Dickinson also wrote, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My business is to sing.â&#x20AC;? I recommend you experiment with that mandate, as well.) CANCER (June 21-July 22): â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m the diamond in the dirt, that ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been found,â&#x20AC;? sings Cancerian rapper Curtis Jackson, also known as 50 Cent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m the underground king and I ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been crowned,â&#x20AC;? he adds. My reading of the astrological omens suggests that a phenomenon like that is going on in your life right now. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something unknown about you that deserves and needs to be known. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not getting the full credit and acknowledgment youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve earned through your soulful accomplishments. I hereby authorize you to take action! Address this oversight. Rise up and correct it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The author bell hooks (who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t capitalize her name) has spent years as a professor in American universities. Adaptability has been a key strategy in her efforts to educate her students. She writes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the things that we must do as teachers is twirl around and around, and find out what works with the situation that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excellent advice for you right nowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in whatever field youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in. Old reliable formulas are irrelevant, in my astrological opinion. Strategies that have guided you in the past may not apply to the current scenarios. Your best bet is to twirl around and around as you experiment to find out what works. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have,â&#x20AC;? says motivational speaker Robert Holden. Hallelujah and amen! Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that the truth! Which is why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so crucial to periodically take a thorough inventory of your relationship with yourself. And guess what, Virgo: Now would be a perfect time to do so. Even more than that: During your inventory, if you discover ways in which you treat yourself unkindly or carelessly, you can generate tremendous healing energy by working

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to fix the glitches. The coming weeks could bring pivotal transformations in your bonds with others if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re brave enough to make pivotal transformations in your bonds with yourself. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpioborn Prince Charles has been heir to the British throne for 68 years. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an eternity to be patiently on hold for his big chance to serve as king. His mother Queen Elizabeth just keeps going on and on, living her very long life, ensuring that Charles remains second-in-command. But I suspect that many Scorpios who have been awaiting their turn will finally graduate to the next step in the coming weeks and months. Will Charles be one of them? Will you? To increase your chances, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tip: Meditate on how to be of even greater devotion to the ideals you love to serve. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Inventor Buckminster Fuller was a visionary who loved to imagine ideas and objects no one had ever dreamed of before. One of his mottoes was, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a butterfly.â&#x20AC;? I recommend that you spend quality time in the coming weeks meditating on butterflylike things youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to have as part of your futureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;things that may resemble caterpillars in the early going. Your homework is to envision three such innovations that could be in your world by October 1, 2021. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): During World War II, Hollywood filmmakers decided it would be a good idea to create stories based on graphic current events: for example, American Marines waging pitched battles against Japanese soldiers on South Pacific islands. But audiences were cool to that approach. They preferred comedies and musicals with â&#x20AC;&#x153;no message, no mission, no misfortune.â&#x20AC;? In the coming weeks, I advise you to resist any temptation you might have to engage in a similar disregard of current events. In my opinion, your mental health requires you to be extra discerning and well-informed about politicsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and so does the future of your personal destiny. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pretending is imagined possibility,â&#x20AC;? observes actor Meryl Streep. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pretending is a very valuable life skill and we do it all the time.â&#x20AC;? In other words, fantasizing about events that may never happen is just one way we use our mindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye. We also wield our imaginations to envision scenarios that we actually want to create in our real lives. In fact, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first step in actualizing those scenarios: to play around with picturing them; to pretend they will one day be a literal part of our world. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to supercharge the generative aspect of your imagination. I encourage you to be especially vivid and intense as you visualize in detail the future you want. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): â&#x20AC;&#x153;My own soul must be a bright invisible green,â&#x20AC;? wrote author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau. Novelist Tom Robbins suggested that we visualize the soul as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a cross between a wolf howl, a photon, and a dribble of dark molasses.â&#x20AC;? Nobel Prize-winning poet Wislawa Szymborska observed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joy and sorrow arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t two different feelingsâ&#x20AC;? for the soul. Poet Emily Dickinson thought that the soul â&#x20AC;&#x153;should always stand ajarâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;just in case an ecstatic experience or rousing epiphany might be lurking in the vicinity. In the coming weeks, Pisces, I invite you to enjoy your own lively meditations on the nature of your soul. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a phase when such an exploration can yield interesting results.

Homework: Make up a song that cheers you up and inspires your excitement about the future. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be perfect. FreeWillAstrology.com

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