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 Grindhrs Coffee House at 625 Adams St. offers fresh brewed coffees and light snacks in an LGBTQ-friendly atmosphere, featuring products from Uncommon Coffee Brewers in West Michigan. grindhrs.com

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 Genuine Cajun seafood is on offer at Million’s Crab, opening soon at 7340 Central Ave. near Meijer. A chain restaurant with locations in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, Million’s trademark “Seafood in a Bag” can come loaded with clams, crawfish, mussels, shrimp and more. toledo.millionscrab.com

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THE GENUINE KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT.

Contributing Writers: Erin Holden, Ashley Hill, J. Caleb Mozzocco, Lila Waterfield and Johnny Hildo.

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most read online 1. Best of Toledo 2020 Results 2. A Weekend Warrior’s Brunch Bucket List 3. Love in the Time of COVID: Romance in the Glass City

 Need a new place to relax and be pampered? Stilla Salon, Spa and Boutique is located at 4900 McCord Rd, Ste B4. Stilla is a passion project for owner Jaime Stiriz-Meyers. Salon and spa available by appointment only. Search “Stilla Salon, Spa and Boutique” on Facebook.  Ready for some gourmet cotton candy? Marie’s Fairy Floss is a food cart specializing in inventive flavors for everyone’s favorite carnival treat.

Available to be booked for weddings, birthday parties and more. mariesfairyfloss.com  Popular gaming store Frogtown Hobbies has moved from its Crossroads Pkwy location to 321 Superior Street in Rossford. frogtownhobbies.com  A new convenience store, Hank’s at the 405, has opened inside the PNC Bank building at 405 Madison Ave. downtown. Hank’s will feature snacks, beverages and coffee from Perrysburg roasters Actual Coffee. Search “Hank’s at the 405” on Facebook.

4. Ode to the ZIP Code 2021

 The team behind former Maumee bar Parkway Sports Lounge has opened Leroy & Margaret’s Suds & Grub at 5131 Heatherdowns in Reynolds Plaza. instagram.com/leroy.andmargarets  Simply Married, a non-denominational wedding chapel, recently moved to 1500 Adams St. near Manhattan’s Pub & Cheer. simplymarriedltd.com  Ariel Garrett, formerly of Serenity Maumee, has opened OUCH Massage Therapy at 340 N. Erie St., at the corner of Erie and Adams. Offering deep tissue massage, integrative body work and more, OUCH promises a “painfully relaxing” experience. ouchtoledo.com  The remodeling experts at KSI Kitchen and Bath have moved to a new location at 4701 Talmadge Rd., Ste 105, on the site of the former Anderson’s store near Franklin Park Mall. ksikitchens.com  Detroit-based restaurant Bobcat Bonnie’s will open its first out-of-state location in Toledo, at the corner of Summit and Jefferson in the Fort Industry Square development. The Bobcat is expected to open this summer. bobcatbonnies.com  For some amazing fragrances to enliven your home, Bristol’s Buds Candle Co. at 5747 Home Ln. offers candles handmade with natural ingredients. bristolsbudscandleco.com

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@Glean_Vintage: The best mid-century modern scores in Ohio & Michigan, provides treasures for Toledo vintage lovers. The owner’s trusty side-kick, Emett, is also a plus.

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@Lindsaymhaynes: Local pom-pom aficionado, Lindsay Haynes creates stylized photos, wall art, ornaments, fashion & graphic design and other items.

@artbycyd_2.0: Local painter Cydnee Moore creates beautiful color blocked portraits. Check them out!

@TheBramblewoodBar: A mobile bar service?! We’re in. Watch which wedding’s they’re popping up at and eye their specialty cocktails on the weekdays.

This page is worth a follow.

@PaulVerdell: Verdell’s pastel portraits feature bright colors and depict characters & still lifes from the world around him.

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ready to read!

Talking to your child gets them ready to read!

Getting your child ready to read is as Getting your child ready to read is as easy as talking, singing, reading, writas incorporate talking, singing, writing, ing, and playing. The Library is here toeasy help you these fivereading, early literacy practices into your daily routine with your birth-preschool age child. and playing. The Library is here to help This month we will focus on the early literacy practice of talking. Did you know that talking is one of the very best things parents and caregivers do early to you incorporate thesecan five literacy help children prepare for future reading success? Technology is rapidly changpractices into yourpositive daily routine with your ing the way we interact with one another.

While there are many ways technology can enhance early literacy atbirth-preschool home (more on this inage a later article!), child. studies have shown that the lack of human conversation with our babies, toddlers, and preschoolers hinders language development in these early years.

The more words children hear before they enter kindergarten, the focus better readThis month we will on the early ers they will become!

Did you know literacy practice of talking.

Look for chances to chat each day during morning and evening routines, mealtimes, while in the car, and while taking a walk. Help your child learn new that talking is one of the very best things words by repeating back some of what they say and adding new vocabulary.

New grant aimed at addressing inequality in Lucas County A nearly $1 million dollar grant given to Lucas County is aimed at addressing racial inequality in the criminal justice system. The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation provided the money, totalling $960,000, as part of the group’s “Safety + Justice Challenge.” The program is aimed at reducing over-incarceration and rethinking the structure of the justice system as it relates to racial equality. With the latest grant, the MacArthur Foundation has invested over $4.5 million in Lucas County since 2015.

parents and caregivers can do to help

CHILD: I see a bird! children prepare for reading ADULT: You do see a bird! That red bird is a cardinal.

What dofuture you think the cardinal is doing? success? Technology is rapidly changing CHILD: Eating? the way we interact with one another.

ADULT: That’s right. The cardinal is eating seeds.

While there are many positive ways

Here’s something to talk about! Watch a virtual storytime from the Library with our children’s librarians at toledolibrary.org/virtualstorytime.

Booksearly are literacy at technology can enhance also wonderful conversation starters. Visit or call any Library location for help GM puts more money selecting books that encourage talking. home (more on this in a later article!), into Toledo plant

studies have shown that the lack ofGeneral Motors announced it will invest $75 million in the Toledo transmission plant. The babies, funds will increase the plant’s capacity to toddlers, and preschoolers hinders manufacture 10-speed automatic transmissions for trucks such as the Chevrolet Silverado and language development in these early the GMC Sierra. GM currently employs more than years. The more words children hear1,700 workers at the Toledo transmission plant. before they enter kindergarten, the better readers they will become!

To learn more about all the ways that talking can benefit children birth-preschool, as well as conversation with our more information about early literacy tips, tools,human and tricks, please contact the Ready to Read team, at 419.259.5253 or readytoread@toledolibrary.org, for a 30-minute early literacy training.

Look for chances to chat each day during morning and evening routines, mealtimes, while in the car, and while taking a walk. Help your child learn new words by repeating back some of what they say and adding new vocabulary.

Child: I see a bird!

Adult: You do see a bird! That red bird is a cardinal. What do you think the cardinal is doing?

Child: Eating?

Adult: That's right. The cardinal is eating seeds.

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Here’s something to talk about! Watch a virtual storytime from the Library with our children’s librarians at toledolibrary.org/virtualstorytime. Books are also wonderful conversation starters.

Visit or call any Library location for help April 1 • April 30 selecting books that encourage talking.

To learn more about all the ways that

Making accessibility a priority The Toledo Museum of Art has partnered with the Ability Center of Greater Toledo to make the Museum more accessible for people with disabilities. As part of the plan, a new position, Manager of Access Initiatives, has been created to audit Museum policies and make more inclusive design a priority.

Accessibility is also a renewed focus for local government as well. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz announced the creation of an Office on Disability, the first of its kind in Ohio.

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CITY POLITICS The good place Good news in City Politics

By Johnny Hildo

In lighter news, the Ol’ Swamp is pulling through.

Never let it be said that we are grumpy doom and gloomers. To the contrary, we always look at the bright side. When there is one.

Sure, the global pandemic that washed through Froggy Bottom was rough. We mourn the death toll and those who continue to live with nagging symptoms. We grieve for the businesses that continue to suffer, the workers struggling to make ends meet.

But it looks like we’re turning a corner. While it’s unfortunate that some businesses couldn’t survive, it looks like plenty adapted, worked through difficulties, and came through. As vaccinations are widely available and restrictions are slowly eased, there is a collective sigh of relief. Pent up demand for social interaction is blowing the doors off.

One year after

We gotta admit, we were pessimistic at first. Just when downtown T-Town was trending rapidly upward, it all shut down.

No Mud Hens, no Walleye, no in person bars or restaurants, office workers sent home, sidewalks devoid of activity save for wind blown debris. Dire times indeed.

Yet here we are over a year later, and Spring is a-poppin’! Mud Hens’ Opening Day is coming fast, a month late but welcome nonetheless. Not only have most businesses pulled through, there are new bars and restaurants opening all over downtown. There are so many new building projects in Toledo we were named a top destination for business investment by an international development magazine.

The long awaited Marina District development is a smashing success. International Park will soon be redeveloped by the Metroparks. The old post office on Jefferson will be a tech startup hub.

Fort Industry Square will soon be a beehive of activity, and the empty parking lot behind it will allow better access to the riverfront.

The Vistula neighborhood is getting a facelift after a century of decline. Buildings all over downtown and uptown are being redeveloped into residential and commercial space. From Library Square

and other buildings on Madison to the Pythian Castle and adjacent buildings on Jefferson, from Amazon at the old Southwyck site to specialty manufacturing at the old Jeep plant site and across from the new one, big money is flowing into town.

Some of this investment comes from local sources as local businesses expand into new digs. Promedica has also been a major source of redevelopment momentum. But much of the new investment comes from outside Toledo. Investors from elsewhere have discovered our small corner of the world as ripe for a renaissance, and they want in.

And later this summer, folks from all over the US and Europe will be here for the Solheim Cup, a premier international event in women’s golf. We can showcase our present trajectory and future potential to worldwide investors. This can attract even more private investment from around the globe.

A modest proposal

Things are looking up, no doubt about it. Oh, and we forgot to mention the one hundred eighty eight million ducats about to be dropped into the City of Toledo’s bottomless pit, errr, budget by the federal government. That roughly equals an entire good year’s worth of income tax collection.

What will Wade and Co. do with such a massive windfall? Will it be used for large scale one time programs, like a year or two of youth programming? Will it be used for structural change that is sustainable in the long haul? Or one time capital projects that would likely never be funded otherwise, like the long overdue new municipal courthouse?

Or will Wade and City Council fritter it away by nickels and dimes on small pet projects?

We fear the latter. Here is our modest proposal.

Give it to someone who knows how to multiply its investment potential. Give it to Promedica. They’ll know what to do with it for sure.

LETTER TO HILDO In the March issue of the City Paper, Hildo’s Column The Greatest noted, “Lifetime Achievement award: Brenda Hill” in the March issue was the nicest paragraph that I have ever read!

Thank you for the kind words, Johnny Hildo. I inquired about your identity but got no answer. You really are a mystery person.

I have to thank someone. So please pass on my appreciation to the writer.

Sincerely, Brenda Hill

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Young Adult Finalists (ages 12-17)

2021 Finalists

Shrishte Baskara

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Cut wood logs assembled Like puzzle pieces Aloft on a concrete base Soon to hold doors leading to my Home

Area writers capture our community in poems Your ZIP Code is more than an address. It is an identity.

Every year, it is the honor of Toledo City Paper and Toledo Area Parent magazine to act as a media sponsor of the Ode to the ZIP Code poetry contest. As part of the event, writers of all ages submit five line poems— each line with a number of words corresponding to the numbers in their ZIP Code. Over 200 poets of all ages submitted entries this year. The winning poems will be announced at a special virtual event on April 19 (419 Day) at 6pm, via Zoom and Facebook Live.

(Keep an eye on toledocitypaper.com for more details!)

What poems best captured the spirit of the 419 this year?

Here are the 2021 finalists!

Olivia Anderson

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art school yarn bomb handmade loco vintage, take Collingwood down to where my life began *

Adult Finalists (ages 18 and over)

4-ice cream melting fast 3-sticky hands grab 4-my sleeve smearing chocolate 3-ice cream soup 0-(for the last time kid I’m not your mother) Maxwell Gierke

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snow on the ground car windows down embrace the smell, frost and exhaust breathe, at last, springtime in northwest ohio

hospital chimneys and helicopters billow and zip guard my street like a friend (even when i wander the woods) ever watchful in my frozen window

each night the train comes rattling, loudly sometimes wish it would take me (into the refinery) touch the fire just once Mikayla Jordan

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Erica Blake

Alexandra Kania

Not quite West Toledo, not quite North.

Nearly twenty years, it has been home Five Points

4 The house up north 3 is holding life.

Rain drenched mattresses forgotten 6 Forest cemetery is near by north In the grass Barefoot children unaware of broken glass 0 (Where new drivers can’t harm anyone; where families & possibly Trodden friends rest.)

Middle class 8 Many things happen not enough words to explain.

Emily Reid Green

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Megan Connolly

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Wixey starts our day River road drives On Sundays Walbridge Park comes Alive Broadway South Toledo is Home

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We are never lost: Branches like arrows, each home a distinct fingerprint inked, dogs barking different languages.

Charlene Gary

Lina Sanders

there were competing flags in my neighborhood across the street from each other then there was only one left flying

bike rides down McGregor racing the moon to the discrete location hidden inside the potholes collecting forgotten childhoods

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Lindsay Haynes

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I finally found you sneaky little trilobite Dirty nails and fossil hunting makes for an unforgettable summer day -

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Sam Wright

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Old apple tree around the corner that brings neighbors close and offers pickings.

Thank You Bridget Quinlan

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Deer prints are muffled in soft snow.

Dear children shout at trees, forever echoing there in the cul-de-sac.

Laine Brown

Vanessa Hernandez Elyse Hutcheson

Karyme Luna

Harper Leitner

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my street is tired worn down gravel ice slicked across the dark asphalt in summer, flora frames the road Scott Lime

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I took a nap in the snow, cigarette butts and candy wrappers nearby.

Resting on Berdan.

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Library Village is my garden. I grow tomatoes, cut grass, rake leaves. Welcome hungry squirrels, birds.

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Mia Westfere

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Tabletop train city landscape Sleepy fields surround A bright nucleus bound by common Dignity Where skeptic souls abound

Youth Nominees

(entrants 11 and younger) Liam Cherry-Timmons

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How I love trees Squirrels playing, jumping From big tree to big tree Trees Dropping their seeds Gera Fletcher

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YMCA is so enjoyable.

The sound dribbling.

The sound of the squeaking shoes.

The chlorine smell Zeke Freeman

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Our neighbor dog Bob The birds chirping The trees are good for climbing (Westmoreland) Mott Branch Library is my happy place D’Ron Parks

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Hike the ball pass catches, breaks tackle stiff arm then he dives for Touchdown Championship game Jack Thoma

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Maumee sounds like Mommy.

I love Mommy.

I love Maumee lots too.

Fireworks, parades, Halloween!

I love my fun and cool Maumee!

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419 12 for 419 Day Area highlights to check out this spring

By Jeff McGinnis

Fossil Park

Kids and their parents can experience the thrill of searching for evidence of extinct life at this unique site. Featuring a five acre quarry, that is completely ADA accessible, participants are welcome to dig with their bare hands to unearth fossils from different species of prehistoric life.

Better still, visitors can keep whatever fossils they find on their dig.

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We all love the Museum, the Zoo, the Library and the other cultural institutions that make residents of our area proud. As we celebrate the 419, the City Paper would like to cast a spotlight on shops, restaurants, landmarks and out-of-the-way places that help make the Glass City shine brightly.

Hensville

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N St. Clair St. 419-725-4367 hensvilletoledo.com

Boyd’s Retro Candy Store

954 Phillips Ave. 419-720-7387 boydsretrocandy.com It’s impossible to be in a bad mood when you visit Boyd’s. The colorful ambiance and old time feel of the store brings the kid out in everyone.

The variety of candies on sale are nostalgia for your taste buds, from long ago treats to modern favorites. Head to Boyd’s and remember how good the past can taste.

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The return of the Mud Hens for the 2021 season is reason to celebrate, and the hub of dining, nightlife and entertainment that surrounds Fifth Third Field has been a boon to downtown for years. Visitors can grab a bite or a beverage from Holy Toledo Tavern or Fleetwood’s, enjoy some beautiful views of the city skyline from the rooftops, grab Mud Hens swag at the Swamp Shop and find a unique and memorable place for events at Hensville.

Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg historicperrysburg.org/perry.htm The memorial statue standing at the end of Louisiana Avenue in Perrysburg has seen quite a few alterations over the years. The original marble monument, put on display in Cleveland in 1860, was moved to Perrysburg in 1937. By 1997 the statue had deteriorated, leading to a new bronze duplicate being put up in its place. Since then, the memorial to the hero of the Battle of Lake Erie has become an area trademark. Visitors can also enjoy a stroll through recently renovated Riverside Park and an evening of shopping and eating in Downtown Perrysburg.

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29100 W River Rd., Perrysburg 419-974-4121 fortmeigs.org Over 200 years have passed since the British Army’s failed attempt to capture Fort Meigs, and the land still reverberates with the memories of the battle. Since the Fort was reconstructed in the 1960s (and painstakingly rebuilt in the early 2000s), Fort Meigs has been a hub for history buffs. The museum features a remarkable variety of historical artifacts and a ton of special events are held year round. Wanna see a demonstration of blacksmithing? Head for Fort Meigs!

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5705 Centennial Rd., Sylvania 419-882-8313 olanderpark.com/olanderpark/fossil-park

Hollywood Casino Toledo

1968 Miami St. 419-661-5200 hollywoodcasinotoledo.com Thrills are available 24/7 at the Casino, with over 100,000 square feet of floor space featuring thousands of slot machines and over 50 table games. Currently health regulations mean that the poker room is closed, which saddens card sharks, but other games are still up and running.

And if you’re looking for a nice place to dine, Final Cut Steak and Seafood offers some excellent fare Wednesdays through Saturdays.

Imagination Station Online Programs 1 Discovery Way 419-244-2674 imaginationstationtoledo.org

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The joy of learning never stops, even if the doors are closed for the time being. As of this writing, Imagination Station has yet to reopen, but kids of all ages can still get their science on with the Station’s wide variety of online programming.

The center offers monthly Virtual Homeschool Workshops that can be joined via the Imagination Station website, along with a variety of virtual workshops and events. The KeyBank Discovery Theater, a new laser-projected movie house featuring a 58-foot wide screen, will open to the public soon.

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Maumee Bay State Park 1400 State Park Rd., Oregon 419-836-7758 maumeebaylodge.com

Sitting at the edge of Lake Erie, Maumee Bay is a nature lover’s dream, with hundreds of species of birds to see and a rich landscape of meadows and marshes to explore. Maumee Bay has you covered with campgrounds, a full resort, cabins to rent and a golf course.

Metropark Bike Trails

Various locations 419-407-9700 metroparkstoledo.com/ outdoor -adventures/bicycling

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Challenge yourself with a brisk ride through the scenic vistas of Toledo’s Metroparks. The miles of trails connect a variety of parks, from Chessie Circle, connecting North and South Toledo, to Wabash-Cannonball, which connects Side Cut, Fallen Timbers and Oak Openings Preserve.

Looking for a more rugged riding experience?

Beachridge Trail at Oak Openings is an 11-mile trail full of challenging obstacles for mountain bikers, built entirely by volunteers.

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Tony Packo’s 1902 Front St. 419-691-6054 tonypacko.com

There may be no eatery that screams “Toledo” more than Tony Packo’s. Opened in 1932, the brand was made famous by the Toledo’s own Jamie Farr in the classic TV series M*A*S*H. The number of locations has expanded and the walls are lined with the autographed hot dog buns, but the core of the enterprise that began on Front St. remains the same: Darn good Hungarian hot dogs, served in a relaxed, classic setting.

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Side Cut Metropark 1025 W River Rd., Maumee 419-360-9187 metroparkstoledo.com/exploreyour-parks/side-cut-metropark

The wellspring from which Toledo’s Metroparks began, Side Cut is a beautiful and serene location. The first Metropark, Side Cut gets its name from an extension of the Miami and Erie Canals that connected them to Maumee. Three of the original canal locks were preserved in the 1930s by WPA workers, who also built many of Side Cut’s signature shelters. Side Cut is popular with fishing enthusiasts, but visitors of all ages find joy in its playgrounds, picnic areas and, in the winter, an excellent sledding hill.

Veteran’s Glass City Skyway I-280

During the day, the Skyway bridge is a sight to behold, an engineering marvel since it originally opened in 2007. But at night the bridge truly comes alive, with the lone pylon housing hundreds of LED lights with a myriad of color combinations, visible from around the Toledo area. The perfect merging of artistic form and function, and a fitting tribute to the community it serves.

Give a Little Back to Toledo Restore hosts Earth Day

Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity invites Toledoans to celebrate Earth Day— and 419 Day— by taking steps to keep our area and planet beautiful.

On April 17, the Humanity ReStore at 1310 Conant St. in Maumee will host Restore the Earth Day. As part of the event, Toledoans can take any acceptable items that need to be recycled to the store from 10am-2pm.

Items that will be accepted for free include electronics (except for television sets), boat wrap, cardboard, paper shredding and styrofoam. Latex paint can also be recycled at a cost of $1 per gallon.

In addition, attendees are encouraged to consider a donation to Habitat for Humanity, or to shop at ReStore and see if there’s something that will help make their own homes beautiful.

Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 as a Christian organization designed to aid people by building homes on a volunteer basis. ReStores like the Maumee Valley location take donations to sell home improvement items at a deep discount. The Maumee location has been open on Conant St. for nearly a decade.

For more information, check out the Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity website at mvhabitat.org.

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Spring Wedding Guide 2021

Love Stories from the 419

By Erin Holden

We Met...

Photo Credit: Sheila Mosby

Love is in the air! For this Spring Wedding Guide, we asked local couples to submit their love stories to us so that we could go beyond actual wedding day excitement to experience what drew them together in the first place. What we received was a heartwarming collection of love letters and photos from countless local folks, including a few from our own staff.

In addition to the “How We Met” feature, the Guide also delves into local options for desserts that go “Beyond the Cake,” so you can get creative with your sweets selection.

We hope it helps you think outside of the (cake) box.

. . . t e M We ...when we were kids

Keyawna & Marvin Brock Sr. Married for 13 years

Keyawna: “My hubby and I met when we were just infants. My mom and I used to go over to their house all the time, which I hated. Marvin and I used to argue, fuss, and crack jokes on one another. Once we graduated from high school, we lost touch with one another until one day I got a phone call from my cousin and she said someone wanted to talk to me. Marvin got on the phone and we talked for hours. We linked up and started seeing each other on a daily basis. We never initiated being girlfriend/boyfriend but we fell in love and got married on September 13, 2008. When I say our parents are so happy, it’s an understatement. We have been happily married for 13 years and our parents are still the best of friends.”

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Marvin: (bus driver for nursing home) “My mother and her mother are best friends, so we saw each other all the time. We couldn’t stand each other. She was jealous because I was always on the phone and not studying her. We grew up and I hadn’t heard from her in years. She had two kids and I had two also. I saw her cousin back in 2000 and asked her when was the last time she talked to Kay. She said, ‘I’m about to call her,’ and handed me the phone. We got to talking about the past and it went from one thing to another. We never became boyfriend and girlfriend. It went straight to marriage.”

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...in elementary school

Meghan & Connor Carson Married for almost five years

Meghan: (preschool teacher for Perrysburg Schools) “My husband and I met when I was in the fourth grade (he was in sixth grade). We lived down the street from one another and formally met at YMCA Day Camp. Connor and I didn’t actually date until high school— he took his good ol’ time. We dated off and on and took a few years apart (with the age difference, we weren’t always on the same page).

Luckily, after a few years, we realized that we just couldn’t move on. Connor went off to basic training and committed himself to six years in the military. I stayed local and finished college. He was deployed in Turkey during our entire engagement. Now we have three beautiful children: Thomas, Millie, and Bauer. We actually now live in the neighborhood where we met!

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Andrea & Charles Tabbert Together for 11 years Andrea: (nurse practitioner) “Chuck and I met while we were both working in the Neonatal ICU at Toledo Hospital.

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Erin Holden Sackmann & Matthew Sackmann Together for eight years

Matt: (English composition instructor at The University of Toledo) “I met Erin in grad school down in Louisiana. We didn’t have any classes together but I had seen her around and, despite her coyness, we finally hit it off one evening. Eight years later, countless miles of travel, moving back to my home here in Toledo, getting married, and, now, expecting our first child in late March (!!!), and I keep loving her a little more every day. She brings joy, kindness, and grace to my life every single day. I know the pandemic wrecked a lot of relationships. Things were tough for us at the beginning (I lost my job; we were both working from home), but convinced me that I made the right decision in choosing her as a life partner.”� Erin: (contributing writer for Adams Street Publishing Co.) “I remember seeing Matt around campus well before we actually met and thinking he was very cute. We officially met one night at a local bar when a mutual friend introduced us, and by the end of the night we ended up dancing, slightly tipsy, at a dive called The Wild Salmon (RIP). When all of our friends were saying goodbye at the end of that night, I remember the way he looked at me, and thinking that I really want to be around this guy more. We started dating a few months later, and here we are eight years in, still very much in love. He is a creative, passionate, intelligent, adventurous man, and the best partner to experience life with. Also, we just made a baby!”

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K risti & Travis Yungmann Together for 13 years

Kristi: (registered ICU nurse) “We went to different elementary schools in Ottawa, where we later started dating after he asked me to be his girlfriend at an eight grade school dance. We were married on September 25, 2020 after our first venue cancelled on us. Our second date was cancelled due to Covid, but we were finally married in September. Our special day was definitely worth the wait!”

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Dr. Nick Goin, CACCP INNATE HEALTH CHIROPRACTIC 26580 N. Dixie Hwy., #101, Perrysburg 419-872-2255 getinnatehealth.com

skills in children as well as cognitive assessments. Not only that, but structurally, poor posture over time can lead to earlier stages of spinal degeneration.

What well-meaning mistakes are people making in terms of their healthcare? People

Advice and observations from Toledo’s best What are some of the biggest mistakes doctors see their patients make? What are the risks of patients using the internet to self-diagnose? What should patients do as the pandemic enters its second year? We asked some of the area’s best physicians for their thoughts. Their advice confirms the doctor truly knows best.

often mistake their health by how they feel rather than how their body is functioning. If someone has no outward symptoms, most people think they are healthy. Science actually shows that disease can build no matter how the person feels, which is why it is always important to test. That is why at our office we test the system which controls the entire body’s regulation, the nervous system.

What is one thing that you want patients to know as the pandemic enters its second year? One thing I would want to

What sets your practice apart?

At Innate Health Chiropractic our doctors specialize in prenatal, pediatric and family care. Whether your spine is 90 minutes old or 90 years old, the principles of your spine and nervous system are the same, which is why we are so passionate about starting children on their best path to health. Currently, Dr. Nick is the only certified pediatric chiropractor in Perrysburg and the surrounding areas.

Jennifer Ludwig DDS, MS HLS ORTHODONTICS 6407 Monroe St., Sylvania 419-882-1017 perfectbraces.com

What’s one health-related question that everyone should ask themselves? Are you getting quality sleep?

Fact about my practice: All

What are the most important qualities people should look for in a medical professional?

consultations are free. It doesn’t cost to learn what orthodontics can do.

That they listen to your goals and needs.

Biggest myth about my specialty: You can be ‘too old’ for

My pet peeve is: People who do not recycle.

braces. Everyone should expect to keep their teeth for a lifetime. We can improve their alignment and function at any age.

The cause that I am most passionate about is: Access to

What inspired you to follow your career path? My orthodontist

What’s the best life lesson that you learned last year?

quality dental care for everyone.

create smiles.

How do you keep informed in the medical field? Constant

Best way to feel better immediately: SMILE!

Why did you pick your specialty? I have the ability to

continuing education and webinars.

If I wasn’t a medical professional, I would be:

Are there any trends that concern you as it pertains to your field of expertise in healthcare? One of the most

significant trends that we see today is the amount of screen time that children are receiving. Not only is the amount of stimulation to their brain significantly unhealthy, but the poor posture that results is equally as bad.

Neurologically, research suggests that the amount of screen stimulus can have a negative impact on literacy

of my not-so-healthy guilty pleasures is pizza. Even as a young kid that has always been my go to food. Now as an adult working and living in the world of health, I wanted to find a healthier option to my favorite food. My wife and I will now make homemade pizza with a cauliflower crust, grass-fed cheese and a lot of veggies. Let me tell you, that will rival any other traditional pizza and it doesn’t have to come with the guilt afterwards.

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encourage for everyone is to start transitioning your mindset. The conversation of this pandemic has been one of avoidance. But my challenge to people is to not ask yourself what can we avoid to prevent being sick, but instead, what can we add or do in order to be healthier. We all know the healthier we are, the better we can withstand getting sick. Some really easy things to start adding would be getting 10-15 minutes of exercise several days a week, getting a minimum of 7 hours of rest per night, eating more leafy greens and vegetables and finding 3 things to be grateful for each day.

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Dr. Jon Frankel JON FRANKEL DENTISTRY

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What is an incorrect but commonly held belief that you encounter? People often assume that

if a tooth does not hurt there is no disease.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

An infected tooth may show no pain.

What is the top oversight that your patients make? That

a regularly scheduled dental visit is “just a cleaning”. It is an essential preventive visit. The appointment includes an oral cancer screening, decay and gum disease detection, and an overview of total health. On occasion we refer patients to their primary care physicians. Lives have been prolonged and even saved due to a 6-month dental checkup.

What are the most important self-care routines related to your field of practice?

Brush, floss and visit the dentist regularly.

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What fact about your practice would people be interested to know? Since 1946 Frankel Dentistry

has served the community through dentistry with an ‘always better’ approach. I wish my Dad were still here to see how we are following his lead by offering patients the best dental experience.

What sets your practice apart?

Frankel Dentistry has several unique qualities. We have the best doctors, healthcare providers, staff and patients.

It can be felt from the moment you walk in the office. You hear laughter and see smiles (or smiling eyes above the mask.) We are accessible. There are two locations, evening and Saturday hours, and our doctors give patients their personal cell phone numbers.

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Jessica Wilson-Sabb, MD MODERN CHIC SALON AND SPA

6910 Airport Hwy., Holland 419-277-2373 Search “Modern Chic Salon and Spa” on Facebook What are the most important self-care routines related to your field of practice? A good

skin care regimen can make a huge impact on keeping our skin looking young and healthy. And you are never too young or too old to start a good reimen. Washing your face every night to remove the daily build up and then applying a good retinol product. Then every day apply sunscreen to your face, even in this not-so-sunny Ohio/ Michigan area.

What sets your practice apart?

At Revive Wellness we strive to help people feel better as a whole individual. We offer several different treatments to achieve that goal. For those that feel sluggish, tired, weak or who are experiencing low libido (to name a few symptoms) we offer Bioidentical Hormone Replacement (BHRT). BHRT helps boost our hormones back to more youthful levels. We offer a medical managed weight loss program for those struggling to lose unwanted pounds.

For those wanting to look younger, we offer many aesthetic services. Some treatments we offer are dermal fillers, neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin), microneedling, PRP for hair restoration and laser skin treatment.

At Revive, we know that aging is inevitable, but you don’t have to feel or look older.

Are there trends that concern you as it pertains to your field of expertise in healthcare?

There are many aesthetic products and procedures that people can buy on eBay or Craigslist etc. that may be cheaper, but they are not approved products. They are not the same products we use at Revive Wellness, but rather are “fake” or “knock offs” and these products are just not safe.

They are not regulated and you have

no idea who made them, where they came from or what is actually in these products. So you have no idea what this person is putting into your face. If products are not regulated or used properly, they can cause very serious complications and side effects. Cheaper does not always mean better. So clients should find a medical provider trained and certified to use these products.

What inspired you to pick your specialty? Honestly, it

started off as selfish reasons. As I started noticing changes from aging, I began looking for ways to help myself stay more youthful. First, I noticed outward physical changes when I would look in the mirror. My skin texture and tone had changed and I was developing fine lines and wrinkles. So I started getting some minor aesthetic procedures (facials and neuromodulators). Then there were the changes I started feeling.

I began feeling tired, less energetic, having trouble sleeping, to name a few. So someone told me about hormone therapy. I started on BHRT and noticed an almost immediate improvement. Between the aesthetic procedures and the hormone therapy I felt and looked better than I had in years. It’s a cycle, the better you feel, the better you look, and the better you look the better you feel, and so on. That led me into wanting others to feel the same way I was feeling.

Again, aging is inevitable, but there is a lot we can do to keep us looking and feeling young as long as possible. So I decided to change career paths and open up Revive Wellness with two other women with the same goal.

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Dr. Christopher Perry TOLEDO CLINIC ENT SINUS CENTER 5800 Park Center Court, Suite C. 419-724-8368.

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As it pertains to your field of practice, what self-care routines are most important to prevent health problems?

Don’t smoke, eat right and get enough sleep.

Area of practice you’re excited about: The management of snoring and sleep apnea. A good night’s rest is so important.

What sets your practice apart from others? My staff and I treat

patients as we would like to be treated

What do you think the future holds for your practice?

What medical advancement are you most excited about?

Ear, nose and throat specialty is exciting because new minimally invasive treatments are always being developed.

What inspired you to become a physician, and how did you pick your specialty? My mother

had polio as a child which left half her face paralyzed which required reconstructive surgery. I wanted to become a facial plastic surgeon to help others like my mother.

How do you define success?

Success means making someone’s life better than it was yesterday.

What brings you genuine joy?

Hearing a patient say, “Thank you Dr. Perry for making me look and feel better.”

What is the best selfimprovement tip you’ve ever heard? Be grateful for your

blessings.

Something most people don’t know about me is: I was born on

a leap year. I also played college and semi-pro baseball before medical school.

Myth to debunk: The longstanding belief that nasal and sinus surgery involves packing and pain. Often, it involves neither.

What self-improvement tip do you wish you learned sooner?

Countdown 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...go...do what you have to do.

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

Spending time with my wife and kids. .

Five words you live by: Love, forgive, live, smile, pray.

Name a not-so-healthy guilty pleasure that you indulge in on occasion: Bourbon. Also Reese’s peanut butter cups.

My best advice for starting a new health or wellness routine is: Determine your “why.”

Time to unwind: would you rather be left alone, or taken to a party? Something Yogi

Berra would say, I’m an introverted extrovert

My favorite fitness routine is: Going to Orangetheory Fitness.

One thing I’ll never regret is: Becoming a doctor, because I

am privileged to help my patients breathe, sleep, smell, taste and hear better.

Pet peeve: People who don’t take responsibility for their actions.

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Lawrence M. Baibak, MD FACS A. Thomas Dalagiannis, MD FACS C. Jeff Kesler MD FACS Arrowhead Plastic Surgeons 1360 Arrowhead Rd., Maumee 419-887-7000 arrowheadsurgeons.com What is an incorrect but commonly-held belief that you encounter?

Dalagiannis: That all those that call themselves cosmetic surgeons or perform cosmetic surgery are plastic surgeons. Plastic surgeons undergo very intense surgical training and have to take a rigorous examination process in order to become a board certified plastic surgeon. Anyone can call themselves a cosmetic surgeon but only those that have undergone this training and passed the rigorous examinations can call themselves plastic surgeons.

What are the most important self-care routines related to your field of practice?

Baibak: Protect your skin with SPF 30 – 50 sunscreens when outside.

Reapply every 2 hours. There are no sun screens that last all day.

Dalagiannis: Avoid sun exposure, refrain from smoking and engage in a non-sedentary lifestyle.

What sets your practice apart?

Kesler: Without a question, our unparalleled patient care. We take great pride in our team approach of individualized treatment to every patient.

Baibak: We truly care for and about our patients. We want them to be and feel better. I treat my patients like family.

Dalagiannis: Not only is our practice the oldest plastic surgery practice in the midwest but it is also one of the busiest and most respected practices.

We strive to always put our patients and their welfare first.

What are your thoughts on patients using the internet to self-diagnose?

Kesler: The internet is a powerful tool that can educate patients and guide them in asking appropriate questions of their surgeon.

Baibak: It can also be very dangerous.

There is much wrong information out there.

Are there any trends that concern you as it pertains to your field of expertise in healthcare?

Kesler: There is a growing trend of “freelancing” in cosmetic surgery by people with limited training. The unfortunate results are starting to surface, frequently with poor patient outcomes.

What inspired you to pick your specialty?

Kesler: My rotation in medical school in plastic surgery. Dr. John Kelleher and Dr. Michael Yanik inspired my career and are my forever mentors.

Five words you live by:

Dalagiannis: Love, Respect, God, Laugh, Family Kesler: Kindness, Tenacious, Loyal, Dependable and Humble.

Something most people don’t know about me is:

Dalagiannis: I was born in Greece then lived in Africa for 10 years prior to coming to the United States.

Kesler: I am an instrument rated private pilot with over 1200 hours as “pilot in command” in high performance airplanes.

Name one of your not-sohealthy guilty pleasures:

Baibak: My favorite food is pizza with lots of cheese.

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CHOW LINE Ottawa Tavern = quality comfort food

Since its reopening in March of 2020, the Ottawa Tavern has continued to offer a warm and friendly environment on Adams Street in Uptown. Under the ownership of Zack Jacobs, the plans for the Tavern are to maintain its roots as a bar and concert venue while reintroducing the kitchen.

Timing was unfortunate as two days after reopening, the Ottawa Tavern had to shut down due to Governor Dewine’s orders at the start of the pandemic.

With all live performances on hold, the Ottawa Tavern has been able to safely serve carry-out customers along with dine-in eating while following CDC regulations. Coupled with the Tavern’s warm and friendly environment, the menu is inviting, a creation of Tony Collins.

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As a child, Collins showed interest in cooking, with the help of his mom and grandmother. Excited by the prospect of “making something out of nothing,” after years of working in different industries, Collins found his way back to cooking and knew he had to pursue it with the goal of having his own place one day. Collins found himself working in kitchens across the area including Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Boonies Bar & Grill and Dexter’s, before making his way to the Ottawa Tavern.

In and out of the kitchen, Collins truly cares about his craft. When Zack Jacobs bought the Ottawa Tavern in early 2020, he wanted to re-imagine the kitchen and enlisted Collins to create a menu that would make people come back for more.

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The Collins and Jacobs collaboration has given birth to a menu with vegetarian and vegan options. Part of Collins’ process for trying different entrees is offering samples to customers and the Tavern staff for

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Tony Collins, Head Chef of the Ottawa Tavern. their feedback. The quality of the menu is enhanced with quality of the ingredients, which are fresh and locally raised. Popular menu items include the Mac & Cheese Burger, chicken chunks and the Tavern’s brunch menu, currently served 11am-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

While the pandemic has caused the Ottawa Tavern to struggle, Collins said he wouldn’t want to be anywhere else, adding that the staff is truly a family who treat customers like one of their own.

Collins advice for navigating the pandemic is simple, “follow the guidelines the government has placed on us. If you don’t care about cooking, you’re in the wrong field. If you care about cooking, keep caring so you can keep the trust and satisfaction of customers.”

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A participation-based restaurant aimed at providing healthy meals to all who need them is opening in Toledo.

SAME Cafe (So All May Eat) is an eatery where guests volunteer their time, give fresh produce or donate money in exchange for a meal — no one will be turned away if they are hungry. SAME, founded in Denver in 2006 has been in the planning stages with local investors with a Toledo restaurant scheduled to open, though a location has not been determined. soallmayeat.org/toledo

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Tapped 419 appears on Kelly Clarkson

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Kevin Mullan, the owner of Ladder 419— a Toledo fire engine converted into a beer truck— appeared on the nationally syndicated Kelly Clarkson Show in January. The segment focused on his efforts to use the truck to serve root beer floats as a ‘thank you’ to frontline workers. Mullan said the Clarkson show’s staff first reached out to him last September.

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CITY PAGES Deeter catches Lightning on Facebook

Toledo area author Curtis A. Deeter, by day a Tax Accounting Manager at the Lucas County Auditor’s Office, will host a special virtual release party for his new book Catching Lightning on Tuesday, April 27. A sci-fi/fantasy anthology, Catching Lightning features 30 short stories on subjects as diverse as magic, mythology, wizards, dragons, space travel and more. The book is Deeter’s first published short story collection. His debut novel, Morning Blood in Mio, is scheduled to be released this June. 7pm. facebook.com/ AuthorCurtisADeeter Free

Cuyahoga dramatizes forgotten “Bridge War”

By J. Caleb Mozzocco

A moving work of political fiction is the focus of the Bowling Green branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUM) on Thursday, April 29. The book, Rodham, is set as a hypothetical, where a young Hillary Rodham dumps Bill Clinton and goes on to forge her own political career. The AAUM’s Cocktails and Convos event will feature a lively discussion of the book, and all are invited to attend. 6pm. facebook.com/aauwbg Free

Judging by the tall tales that have been passed down, the United States of the 19th century was filled with heroes like Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed and, of course, Ohio’s own Big Son. Oh, you’re not familiar with Big Son? The brass-haired, red kerchief-wearing champion who out-swam a steamboat, wrestled Lake Erie to a standstill and single-handedly cleared the forest east of the Cuyahoga River, building Ohio City from its remains?

Well, that’s because Big Son is an invention of author Pete Beatty. The character is the focus of Beatty’s debut novel Cuyahoga, which tells of Big Son’s many feats and follies and his place in the historical conflict between the then-young Cleveland and its one-time cross-river rival.

“In the spring and summer of 2015, I was living in Cleveland, and thinking about writing a nonfiction essay about the actual ‘Bridge War’ of the 1830s between Cleveland and Ohio City, but there wasn’t much documentation,” Beatty, an Ohio native, said from his current home in Alabama.

The “war” was actually just a lot of bad feelings that climaxed in a bloody 1836 riot. When Cleveland built the first permanent bridge over the crooked river, it diverted the majority of commerce away from Ohio City, so much so that Cleveland eventually absorbed Ohio City, which is now a neighborhood of Cleveland.

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As Beatty was considering that semiforgotten bit of state history in 2015, LeBron James announced he would be returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers, inspiring a great deal of celebration, “just six years after people were cursing his name and burning his jerseys,” Beatty said. “That got me thinking about the complicated and high-voltage relationships we have with heroes. So I decided to make up a hero of my own.”

Big Son’s story is told to us by his little brother Medium “Meed” Son, whose very name and occupation of writing about his more-famous brother gives one a sense of how deep a shadow he lives in. Meed’s voice is full of colorful language, funny aphorisms and witty observations, as he rollickingly records not only his brother’s doings, but Ohio City’s side of the war. This includes attempts by the foul-mouthed, sour-tempered August “Dog” Dogstadter to blow up Cleveland’s bridge. Repeatedly.

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Cuyahoga takes inspiration from the “Bridge War” that put Cleveland and Ohio City at odds.

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An Ohio native, author Pete Beatty tells the tale of the fi ght for Cleveland in his book Cuyahoga.

Tall tales today

For the creation of Big Son, and the other spirits who he crosses paths with, Beatty took inspiration from the Davy Crockett almanacs. Meed meditates quite a bit on the nature of spirits. Beatty can too. “I think the space between American heroes in the 19th and 21st centuries is narrower than we realize sometimes,” Beatty says. “I suspect audiences in the 1800s understood that tall tales weren’t ‘true,’ the same way we understand pro wrestling is fake, or that reality TV is staged.

“We might not swap stories about how LeBron James or Ruth Bader Ginsburg hung on the moon and howled with wolves, but we do invest our cultural heroes with a near-divine power, by wearing their likeness and following their every move. We still need big people to tell big stories, even if the modern style of storytelling is more complicated.”

That complexity is on full display in Beatty’s Cuyahoga, a big story about a person so big, he answers to the adjective as his first name.

Cuyahoga 272 p. Hardcover: $19.96, Kindle $11.99.

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ART TO HEART Glass City River Wall

New murals will brighten Maumee River silos

By Jeff McGinnis

Artist Gabe Gault was chosen to design the River Wall mural. Photo courtesy: Christina Kasper

The ADM SIlos along the Maumee River will be the site of the mural.

Christina Kasper, president of Urban Sight Incorporated, although not a Toledo native, has grown to love the city. “This is like a little gem of a city. We have so much here, and this is a city really dedicated to the arts. Historically, [Toledo is an] unbelievably creative city, an innovative city.

And the thing for us that we really want to emphasize is that the reason this city is what it is, is because of each individual and what they bring to the table,” Kasper explains.

That spirit helped inspire the upcoming Glass City River Wall project. Painted on the side of the 28 ADM silos that line the Maumee River. “The Glass City River Wall is the largest mural in the country, consisting of a 160-square foot mural, projecting a message of positivity and hope, embracing the past, present and future of Toledo, and everything that makes us special,” Kasper said.

A blossoming idea

Kasper is the project manager for the Wall, and one of the three concept creators, along with Spaceshop’s Brandy Alexander-Wimberly and Perrysburg Energy’s Nicole LeBoutillier. The idea began a few years ago, as Alexander-Wimberly and LeBoutiller traveled along the Maumee River. “They went past the ADM silos and thought aloud, ‘You know, it’d be really cool if it was painted.’ And they called me— I am an art consultant by trade — and asked, ‘What do you think about that?’”

The trio began to put the project together, eventually getting advice from the Arts Commission. One of the first steps was reaching out to ADM— as the international grain trader owns the “canvas”.

“Brandi reached out to ADM Cares, their foundation arm— and was very persistent, actually. Saying, ‘You need to talk to

us!’ She was great. Eventually, we just had a conversation with them, and they loved the idea. They gave us our first grant, and they said ‘Show us what you can do. Put together a plan,’” Kasper said.

Elevating the community

ADM’s seed money helped launch the project. Soon the team put out an RFQ (Request for Qualifications) aimed at finding an artist. The team eventually chose Gabe Gault, an internationally recognized artist from California. Kasper admits to hearing some criticism about not choosing a local artist, but noted that there really weren’t any ‘local’ applicants. The RFQ went out to anybody and everybody,” Kasper said.

“The closest that we had to a local artist was a gentleman from Detroit.”

“The spirit of the project is to elevate the entire community. So we want to make sure that local artists have an avenue to be

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ProMedica helps TMA get Art Out of School

The Toledo Museum of Art was awarded $126,000 by ProMedica in support of its Art Out of School program. The grant is part of the Junction Neighborhood Fund, designed to bolster central Toledo’s Junction neighborhood. Art Out of School will invite Junction area children ages K-12 to create and view art, find artistic mentors and enjoy visits to the Museum.

The initiative is an expansion of TMA’s Art After School program, which engages with nearly 1,000 children annually.

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involved. We’ve partnered with Lourdes, we’ve partnered with AAF [the American Advertising Federation of Toledo], we have an education component. Detroit Sign Painters is actually going to execute the mural itself. They are putting together their team, and we have encouraged them very much to reach out to the local community.”

The proposed mural will depict the first farmers of the region, recognizing the area’s Native American population. Gault and his team are scheduled to begin work on the painting in June, anticipating that the project will be finished by August— in time for the Solheim Cup. “We want everybody to see themselves in that mural, and remind themselves that their uniqueness is what has made this city amazing,” Kasper said.

Wander a gallery’s worth of fine art without leaving home, and maybe find your next art purchase. A Virtual Artist’s Choice Show, held by the Toledo Artists’ Club, runs on their website through April 15. Featuring over 100 pieces in a variety of media, the exhibit presents work from 43 different artists from around the Toledo community.

All the work on display in the show’s virtual gallery is available for purchase. To view the gallery, visit toledoartistclub.com “Behind the Lighthouse” by Janealla Killebrew, which was named Best in Show of the Toledo Artists’ Club’s Virtual Artist Choice event.

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LISTEN HEAR Beautiful music from a Low Rent Space Quick Quartet releases new jazz album

By Jeff McGinnis

Jazz artist Jason Quick feels a deep connection to Toledo’s musical heritage. “I’m not originally from Toledo.

I grew up in Livonia, spent time in Detroit and Bowling Green and have been living in Toledo since about 2004.

But I’ve been a musician, and I’ve played with a lot of different people.

I’ve played solo and with a number of groups. And it’s all been primarily based in Toledo, with local players.”

“I really believe that what comes out, in creative expression, is part of a larger subconscious thing for the community. I’m trying to express that with the music,” Quick explains. His latest album from his band, the Quick Quartet, is entitled “Low Rent Space.”

The music is designed as a love letter to his adopted hometown, and the musical community that spawns from it.

“It’s a musical journey for the listener that gets deep into the psyche of what it means to be a Toledoan.

The joys, frustrations, struggles and triumphs that we all go through are wrapped up in this music,” Quick said.

A Bigfoot-print

The third full-length album by a Quick-led group, “Low Rent Space” features eight tracks of deep-cutting jazz. The record has been a long time coming— in fact, it was actually completed more than a year ago.

“We had finished doing all the recording last January (2020), and then this time last year I was working on the mixes. By March, it was mastered and I was planning on putting the record out in June. But then the pandemic hit.

I could have put it out, but I didn’t know (if that was the right time).”

The album was recorded at Bigfoot Studios in Waterville. Run by Travis Geiman, Bigfoot has quickly become a popular name among Toledo recording artists. The smooth sounds of “Low Rent Space” demonstrate why.

“We worked with Travis, he was the engineer and it’s his studio, and then he also mixed and mastered the whole thing. So he’s a big part of the process.

I really feel like this recording has come out very well, and he’s a big part of the reason for that,” Quick said.

(l-r) J. Ronquillo, Jason Quick, Ben Wolkins and Zac Kreuz on the cover art for “Low Rent Space.”

New addition

“Low Rent Space” is the first time that the full Quick Quartet has recorded together. Drummer Zac Kreuz and bass player J. Ronquillo have played with Quick for years (as the Quick Trio), while trumpet player Ben Wolkins is a new addition. Toledo native, keyboard player, Ben Maloney, sits in on three of the tracks.

“J. graduated a few years ago from the University of Toledo with his music degree, and has stayed on in town and become the go-to bass player for a lot of people,” Quick said. “He’s been a regular member of the group for the past three, four years. And then the drummer, Zac Kreuz, we have been playing together consistently since 2012. Ben is a very experienced jazz musician who spent time out in New York City, and moved back to the area to raise his family.”

Quick hopes their album captures what’s special about Toledo’s jazz legacy. “This record is important to all of us,” Quick continues, “We’re proud of the way it sounds.”

Order “Low Rent Space” at jasonquickmusicproductions.bandcamp.com. For more information on upcoming gigs, visit jasonquickmusic.com,

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TSO PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE METROPARKS

Highlighted events indicates our picks for the week

THURSDAY 1 Bar 145: DJ Brandon Edwards Bowling Green State University: Horn Club and Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble Bowling Green State University: Trumpet Guild and Trombone Choir Frontera Sabores de Mexico: Hector Mendoza (guitarist) Plat8: Steve Kennedy (rock)

FRIDAY 2 Frontera Sabores de Mexico: Dave Rybaczewski (classic rock) Majestic Oak Winery: Chris Shutters (blues/rock) The Polish Ostrich: Krueger Trio (blues) Wheelin’ on the Rocks: The Palatinos (rockabilly)

SATURDAY 3 Bar 145: DJ Jimmy Rock Frontera Sabores de Mexico: Chris Knopp (guitarist) Kobe Bay on the Docks: Ross Thompson (guitarist) Majestic Oak Winery: DC Taylor (acoustic) Plat8: Chris Shutters (blues/rock) The Polish Ostrich: Telekiski Smith (rock) Wheelin’ on the Rocks: Married With Children (party rock)

SUNDAY 4 Thirsty’s Pub & Grub: The Promised Band Open Blues Jam

WEDNESDAY 7 Four Horseman: Dos Dudes (classic rock)

FRIDAY 16 Frontera Sabores de Mexico: Caveman (party rock) Lourdes University: Lourdes Choral Concert

SATURDAY 17 Bar 145: DJ Jimmy Rock Bowling Green State University: Collegiate Chorale Frontera Sabores de Mexico: Dave Rybaczewski (classic rock) Kobe Bay on the Docks: Scott Fish (acoustic) Ottawa River Yacht Club: Temperance Tonic (cover band) Plat8: Chris Shutters (blues) The Polish Ostrich: Stirred Not Shaken (cover band) Sneaky Pete’s: Married With Children (party rock)

SUNDAY 18 Majestic Oak Winery: Aaron Krott (acoustic) The Polish Ostrich: Ethan Timm (guitarist) Thirsty’s Pub & Grub: The Promised Band Open Blues Jam

Chamber Competition Winners Concert Frontera Sabores de Mexico: Tony Salazar Jr. (acoustic) Plat8: Jason Quick (jazz)

FRIDAY 23 Frontera Sabores de Mexico: Renegade Lemonade (rock) Jed’s Holland Sylvania: Christian and Anthony of Pop’s Garage (pop) Majestic Oak Winery: Mike Szafarowicz (pop)

WEDNESDAY 21 THURSDAY 22 Bar 145: DJ Brandon Edwards Bowling Green State University: Guitar Ensembles Bowling Green State University: Student

LIVE GUITARISTS ROCK AT FRONTERA SABORES

SATURDAY 24 Bar 145: DJ Jimmy Rock Frontera Sabores de Mexico: Rick Flores (acoustic) Kobe Bay on the Docks: Tatum Hartford (guitarist) Majestic Oak Winery: Shane Piasecki & the Lone Wolf Hippies (jazz) Plat8: Chris Shutters (blues) Wheelin’ on the Rocks: Riptide (classic rock)

SUNDAY 25 Thirsty’s Pub & Grub: The Promised Band Open Blues Jam

THURSDAY 29 Stubborn Brother Pizza Bar: Ethan Timm (guitarist)

Celebrate the beauty of Toledo’s Metroparks with a concert by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. “Forces of Nature”, a multimedia concert on Friday April 16 and Saturday, April 17 at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle. Featuring time lapse photography and video footage accompanied by a musical performance by the TSO, “Forces of Nature” pays tribute to the Metroparks while also telling a story about conservation. Available for inperson attendance and streaming. $27-75. 8pm. 2445 Monroe St., 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

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Plan to stop by Frontera Sabores de Mexico— an eatery in the former LaScola Italian Grill on Airport Highway near Reynolds — on Thursday, April 8, for some great music to accompany burritos and fajitas. Guitarist and self-proclaimed “Bender of Fenders” Ethan Timm will perform beginning at 5:30pm. Then, on Saturday, April 24, fellow guitarist Rick Flores will make his debut at Frontera, also beginning at 5:30. 5375 Airport Hwy., 419-720-4273. facebook. com/FronteraSabores.

Bier Stube Bar & Grill: Renegade Lemonade (party rock) Frontera Sabores de Mexico: Hector Mendoza (guitarist) Majestic Oak Winery: Eric “Tater” Edwards The Polish Ostrich: Middle Age Arcade

THURSDAY 8 Bar 145: DJ Brandon Edwards Frontera Sabores de Mexico: Ethan Timm (guitarist) Majestic Oak Winery: Jeff Stewart (guitarist) Plat8: Tim Oehlers (guitarist)

FRIDAY 9 Frontera Sabores de Mexico: Renegade Lemonade (rock)

SATURDAY 10 Bar 145: DJ Jimmy Rock Frontera Sabores de Mexico: Tony Salazar Jr. (acoustic) Kobe Bay on the Docks: Christa McCutchen (folk) Majestic Oak Winery: Renegade Lemonade (rock) Plat8: Chris Shutters (blues) The Village Idiot: David Graham & the Eskimo Brothers (rock/country)

SUNDAY 11 Facebook Live: Kerry Patrick Clark (folk) Majestic Oak Winery: The John Pickle Show (guitarist) Thirsty’s Pub & Grub: The Promised Band Open Blues Jam

MONDAY 12 Bowling Green State University: Spektral Quartet (strings)

THURSDAY 15 Bar 145: DJ Brandon Edwards Bowling Green State University: Graduate String Quartet Plat8: Andrew Ellis (rock)

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TOLEDO ACCORDING TO... was time to return to Toledo and family. “The timing is now to come here, broaden our goal of what we have successfully done in Texas, and to bring it home to Northwest Ohio, because that’s what we do: promote talent, topics, and entertainment from around the world to our global audience. There’s a lot of unnoticed talent in Northwest

Return of the Queen

Silvy Starks rides radio waves to Toledo

By Lila Waterfield It takes courage to sell your home, pack everything up, and set off to pursue lifelong dreams in an RV. But that didn’t stop Silvy Starks.

Toledo born and raised, this mother of two, hit the road and ended up in Arlington, Texas seven years ago to tackle some goals that she had put on hold.

Silvy, always extremely close with her family, decided, after the passing of her mother and with both of her children grown, that there was nothing holding her back from fulfilling her dreams of being a performing comedian and having her own radio show. Travelling the circuit doing stand-up comedy, fate brought her to Arlington and a Fishbowl Radio Network talent contest. After winning the contest, doors began to fly open for Silvy as she was a guest on several radio shows, eventually creating her own.

Ohio that I’d like to promote and bring beyond on our platform.”

Queen Silvy welcomes anyone on to the show, whether you own a business, sing, play an instrument, want to show the community something you created, or know how to cook a delicious meal. Reach out to her through email or The Queen Silvy Show’s Facebook page.

Tune in to The Queen Silvy Show live every Tuesday, 12-2pm EST, on Facebook or YouTube! The shows are also recorded and are viewable through podcasting apps. Type in “The Queen Silvy Show.”

Queen Silvy and her tech engineer, co-host, and soul mate Smooth Tim (Tim McGiffin), worked on the #1 internet radio station, Fishbowl Radio Network, for 6+ years, garnering numerous awards along the way. Fve months after The Queen Silvy Show aired, they won their first award: Newcomer of the Year. After that it was Female Host of the Year, then Show of the Year. The pair have been mentors to over a dozen other radio shows, many of them winning awards, as well, which led to Silvy and Tim receiving Fishbowl Radio’s Legacy Award.

With Tim developing health issues and their success hitting an apex, the pair felt it

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Years lived in Toledo, Ohio:

I was born here in Toledo. I’ve been in Texas for the last 7 years, and I’m now returning.

Where the show’s name came from: Well, everything about me is

now for two years faithfully… We are collaborating with Drug-Free World of Ohio to share that once a month…

The founder of Cedar Creek [Church], Lee Powell, he’s now in Texas, and he comes on once a month.

Toledoans that I admire:

authentic and the name had to be, too.

And I am Queen Silvy, and I just started calling myself Queen Silvy after the third marriage. It took three marriages to realize my worth, and what I have to offer, not just the 9-5 and the cooking… That is my name and I’m not gonna have it any other way.

I admire everyone here in Toledo. I admire the positivity that is here, the potential that is here in Toledo, and I hope to inspire and bring even more of that out. Right now a lot of us are stressed from this pandemic and need an avenue to be inspired…

Special/upcoming announcements for the show: Once a month

In everything you must have a backup plan. You want to keep the stress down?

You want to keep your mind going? You want to not feel like a quitter? Always have a backup plan.

we have a certified health coach that comes on the show, Tammy Stewart.

She has been on the Queen Silvy Show

A motto I try to live by:

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DAILY [history] The American Woman & World War II This exhibit provides a look at the role of women during the war, both locally and nationwide. 9:30am6pm. Main Library, 325 N. Michigan St. 419-2595200. toledolibrary.org Free

THURSDAY 1 [food] Sugar Rush the Girl Scout Way - Your child can decorate a sweet treat and learn about joining the Girl Scouts in this Zoom event. Link will be sent after registration. 5-6pm. 419-887-9475. gswo.org

FRIDAY 2 [holiday] Animal Egg Hunt - The Easter Bunny leaves some colorful treats in the animals’ cages. Part of a full day of holiday activities. Zoo admission: $21 for adults, $18 for kids and seniors. Free for members. 2 Hippo Way, 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org [art] Glass Art Workshop: Glass Casting DIY workshop will guide attendees through creating a clay model to be sent to the Museum, where it will be cast in glass. $50 for members, $60 for nonmembers. 4pm. Visit toledomuseum.org to register. [holiday] Easter Eggstravaganza - Kids can meet the Easter Bunny, pet some cute small bunnies, create holidaythemed crafts and more. 11am-2pm. Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St., 419-473-3317. visitfranklinparkmall.com Free

SATURDAY 3 [misc.]

Outdoor Kitten Shower - Help Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter stock for a busy season by donating items. Event will also feature games, a photo station and more. Noon-4pm. 32 Hillwyck Dr., 419-5361914. pawsandwhiskers.org Free [business] 1st Annual Black Entrepreneur Women Mid Month Mixer - This semi-formal event is a chance to meet and support black business women. Features a full brunch. $40. 11am-3pm. Over The Top Occasions, 5359 Dorr St., 419-324-4418. Tickets available at eventbrite.com [holiday] Hayes Easter Egg Roll - Children can enjoy some games emulating the White House Easter Egg Roll, started by Rutherford B. Hayes himself. 2pm. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. 419-332-2081. rbhayes.org Free

MONDAY 5 [art] Digital Photography - Students ages 11-13 will learn to use a digital camera and how to compose an image. Camera provided. 10am. $70 for members, $90 for nonmembers. 4pm. Visit toledomuseum.org to register. [misc.]

Free Smoking Cessation Class - This virtual event will take place over eight weeks and guide attendees through the process of learning to quit. Registration required. 6-7:30pm. Visit mercy.com to sign up.

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[nature] Marsh Meander - Take a relaxing stroll through Lake Erie Metropark’s marshes and look for interesting wildlife. 10am and 2pm.

32481 W. Jefferson, Brownstown Township, MI. 734-379-5020. metroparks.com Free [misc.]

Organic Gardening 101 - Learn how to create a beautiful, bountiful garden without using pesticides or herbicides at this virtual event, held by the 577 Foundation. $15. 6:30pm. Register at 577foundation.recdesk.com

TUESDAY 6 [art] Virtual HSC Showcase - Visual and literary arts will be represented at this showcase of work by UT Health Science students, faculty and staff.

Visit libguides.utoledo.edu/hscart for more information. [nature] Rare Plants of Lenawee County Nature enthusiast Robert Smith hosts this Earth Day-themed event about the unique flora of Lenawee County, streaming on Facebook Live.

7pm. Visit eventkeeper.com for more information.

Free

WEDNESDAY 7 [lit.]

Art Book Club - Kassia St. Clair’s fascinating book The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History is the subject of this month’s virtual discussion. Register by calling 419-254-5770 or email library@toledomuseum.org. 5:30pm. toledomuseum.org Free [misc.]

School’s Off, Parks On! - Wildwood Preserve hosts a series of age-appropriate mini-camps with fun activities for kids who have the day off from school. $25. 9am-2pm. 5100 W. Central Ave., 419-270-7500. metroparkstoledo.com [drink] Manhattan’s Wine Tasting - Every first Wednesday of the month Manhattan’s hosts a wine tasting event where the Pub’s resident wine expert Katie provides information to attendees as they sample a variety of wines, each with an appetizer pairing. $40. 6-9pm. 1516 Adams St. 419-243-6675. manhattanstoledo.com

[fundraiser] Police Unity Tour - Wersell’s Bike Shop teams up with Patron Saints Brewery for this bikeriding fundraiser in honor of Officer Anthony Dia. 6:30pm. 4730 W. Bancroft, #8, 419-720-2337.

Donate at policeunitytour.com

THURSDAY 8

ROAD TRIP

Looking for a quick change of scenery and a taste of something different? Visit toledocitypaper.com, or check out our sister publication, Current Magazine (covering Ann Arbor), at ecurrent.com, to explore film, art, music and more.

Our top April must-attend, out-of-town events:

[nature] Fishing 101 - Learn the basics of tying a fly in this introductory course. $10. 2pm. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave., 419-270-7500. metroparkstoledo.com [writing] Live a Better Life: Write Now! - Instructor Sarah Miller guides a virtual class on how to write about subjects that interest you. Also on April 15. $20. 3pm. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174. 577foundation. recdesk.com

THURSDAY 9 [music] Idyll & Passion: The Music of Richard Wagner - Siegfried Idyll, a serenade to his young wife, and the passionate song cycle Wesendonck Lieder, as performed by Grammy award-winning soprano Measha Brueggergosman. Also on April 10. 8pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

CRUISING THE ROOTBEER STAND

If a great summer night for you consists of looking at beautiful cars and eating great food, consider a first Friday trip to Findlay. Beginning on April 2, Findlay’s Lima Ave. Rootbeer Stand will feature a cruise night on the first Friday of every month through September. Stop by for a root beer float and to see some amazing rides— or, if you have a hot rod, muscle car or other classic vehicle of your own, drive it out and show it off! 6-8pm. 830 Lima Ave., Findlay. 419-422-4949. Search “Lima Ave Rootbeer Stand” on Facebook. Free

Pub Food and Craft Brew - Foodology hosts this Date Night course teaching couples how to make classic pub food such as Beer Cheese and Reuben sandwiches. $55 per person. 5:45pm.

2059 W. Laskey Rd. foodologytoledo.com

SATURDAY 10 [fundraiser] RockeTHON 2021 - Annual dance event held to raise money for Mercy Health Children’s Hospital.

10am. Health Education Building, University of Toledo Science Campus, 3100 Transverse Dr. Donate at rockethon.itemorder.com [history] Retro Roundtable - Share the story of that special family photograph at the Hayes Presidential Library’s virtual discussion. 9:30am.

Speigel Grove, Fremont. 419-332-2081, Ext. 239. rbhayes.org

JOIN THE BIG HOUSE 5K FROM ANYWHERE

Runners will be able to participate in Ann Arbor’s Big House 5K without even visiting Michigan this year. The annual race will once again be held as a virtual event on the weekend of Friday, April 16.

Participants can run or walk the race at a location of their choosing, posting their times online with the hashtag #BigHouse5K. Proceeds from the event will benefit six Ann Arbor area nonprofits, including the Center for Independent Living and the Michigan Medicine COVID-19 Philanthropic Fund. For more information, visit mgoblue.com/ bighouse5k

THEATER NOTES All the world’s a stage

The origins of one of the greatest writers of all time is the focus of a world premiere ballet at the Toledo Museum of Art’s Peristyle Theater on Sunday, April 25. Moving Soliloquies will see TSA teacher Juliette Morgan Quinlan star as William Shakespeare, who is visited by imaginary friends Romeo, Iago, Puck and more as they inspire him to write his masterpieces. A creation of Michael Lang, Director/Choreographer for the Toledo Ballet, Moving Soliloquies will be an unforgettable examination of genius. $2035. 7pm. 2445 Monroe St., 419-471-0049. toledoballet.com

All-star lineup headed to Funny Bone

Some heavy hitters in the world of comedy will be playing at the Toledo Funny Bone in April. DL Hughley, star of the popular sitcom “The Hughleys” and one of the Original Kings of Comedy, will appear from Friday, April 2 through Sunday, April 4. Christopher Titus brings his hard-hitting brand of comedy on Wednesday, April 7. “Last Comic Standing” winner Josh Blue begins a three-day gig on Thursday, April 22, followed by Greg Hahn on Sunday, April 25 and Nate Bargatze on Thursday, April 29. For more information, visit toledo.funnybone.com

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Whose Line stars’ Toledo stop rescheduled

Multiple delays have meant Glass City fans have had to wait a long time to see “Whose Live Anyway?” Now the national tour that was scheduled to appear at the Stranahan on April 12— featuring improv performers Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Joel Murray and Jeff B. Davis— has been postponed again. The new and (hopefully) final date will see “Whose Line” take to the stage on October 31 of this year. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for this rescheduled date. For more information, visit stranahantheater.org

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SUNDAY 11 [misc.]

Blacksmithing 101 - Learn about the lost art of metal shaping and bending at this workshop. $75. 10am-2pm. Fort Meigs, 29100 W River Rd., Perrysburg. 419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org [health] Bike and Hammock - Go on a leisurely 3.3 mile bicycle ride, followed by a nice bit of relaxation in a hammock at Swan Creek Metropark. $4. 3pm.

4301 Airport Hwy., 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

TUESDAY 13 [art] Acrylic Painting: A Georgia O’Keeffe Study - This three week virtual course will guide you on a paint study (copy) of “Music, Pink and Blue No. 2” by Georgia O’Keeffe. $15.

Noon-1:30pm. Register at 577foundation. recdesk.com [misc.]

Downsizing 101 - Decluttering expert Sharon McRill will lead this virtual event discussing how to relocate to a smaller home without feeling overwhelmed. 7pm. Search “Tecumseh District Library” on Facebook.

FRIDAY 16 [theatre] Honk Jr. - Inspired by the bill-like shape of musical theatre masks, the Children’s Theatre Workshop puts on a show about geese, ducks and swans. In-person and virtual tickets available. Also showing April 17 and 18. $8-10. 8pm, Friday and Saturday. 2pm, Saturday and Sunday.

3112 Lagrange St., 419-244-5061. Ctwtoledo.org [nature] Tree Climbing - Feel like a kid again and enjoy some fun and safe tree-climbing exercises with this program at Secor Preserve. $25. 6pm.

10001 W. Central Ave., Berkey. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

[theatre] Into the Wild Spring Dance Recital All Wolf Creek YMCA youth dancers come together to record a quarantined dance recital. Flash drives of the performance will be available for purchase.

4:30-6:30pm. West Toledo YMCA, 2110 Tremainsville Rd., 419-475-3496. ymcatoledo.org

[misc.]

Glass City Exotic Reptile Expo See exotic animals and shop to take one home for yourself. $5. 10am-3pm. Conn-Weissenberger Legion Hall, 2020 W. Alexis Rd., 419-471-0587. americanlegion587.us

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[fundraiser] Dennis Hopson Celebrity Golf Outing Enjoy hitting the links and a silent auction to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Toledo, Mom’s House and more. $100-680. Noon. Stone Oak Country Club, 100 Stone Oak Blvd., Holland.

419-867-8400. stoneoakcountryclub.org

[misc.]

Earnest Brews and Race Car Crews Race car owners are encouraged to bring their rides out to this event, with grilling, games and delicious beer. Noon. Earnest Brew Works, 4342 S. Detroit Ave., 419-340-2589. Earnestbrewworks. com Free [art] Make It and Take It Class - Learn the basics of cutting, grinding, foiling and more in order to make your own stained glass suncatcher. $40.

Noon-3pm. Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., 419-270-7500. Search “Toledo Stained Glass Guild” on Facebook. [gaming] Dust Day - Players from around the area will come together for a day-long event playing Paolo Parente’s war game Dust 1947. $20, entry free if player buys $15 of Dust products. 11am. Toledo Game Room, 3001 W. Sylvania Ave., 419-475-3775. toledogameroom.com

SUNDAY 18 [music] Prodigal Songs with TSO - Some of the early songs of legendary composers will be explored at this concert. Handel’s Passacaglia in G Minor, Beethoven’s “Eyeglasses” and more will be performed. Limited in-person tickets, streaming options available. $30-45. 7pm. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com.

MONDAY 19

[lit.]

Sanger Under 200 Virtual Book Group Joseph Conrad’s classic novel Heart of Darkness will be the focus of this month’s virtual group meeting. 6pm. Virtual Event. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org Free

TUESDAY 20 [film] Start the Conversation - This training film will be screened to help identify and aid students who may be struggling emotionally with the pressures of college life. 2pm. Virtual event. Register at bgsu. edu/bgsucares Free

WEDNESDAY 21 [misc.]

Introduction to Flower Essences - Learn about the value of flower essences to herbal medicine and how to make your own. $20. 6:30pm.

577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg.

419-874-4174. 577foundation.recdesk.com [art] Introduction to Watercolor Florals The basics of blending, mixing and diluting paints will be taught in this class. Supplies and hors d’oeuvres included. $50. 6pm. Nazareth Hall, 21211 W. River Rd., 419-832-2900. nazarethhall.com

SATURDAY 24 [business] 10th Annual Business and Health Expo The Social Butterfly presents this annual event with goods and services on display. 10am-4pm.

St. Clements Hall, 2990 Tremainsville Rd., 419-367-9765. stclementtoledo.com [health] The John van der Laar Walk with NAMI 2021 The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Seneca, Sandusky and Wyandot hosts this fundraising walk.

10am-noon. Conner Park, 2300 Morrison Rd., Fremont. 419-334-8021. namissw.org Free [food] Grilled Pork Chop Dinner - Pork chops, cheesy potatoes and vegetables will be served for attendees. $8 each. 6-8pm. Conn-Weissenberger Legion Hall, 2020 W. Alexis Rd., 419-471-0587. americanlegion587.us

TUESDAY 27 [history] The Extraordinary Life of Sojourner Truth Follow the life’s journey of this pioneer of women and African Americans with author Gary D. Schmidt.

7pm. Search “Tecumseh District Library” on Facebook.

FRIDAY 30 [food] Friday Night Dinner - Polish Wedding dinner: chicken, kielbasa, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll & dessert. $10. 6-8pm. Bavarian Sports Club, 2102 Lagrange St. 419-255-6040. bavariansportsclub.org/meal [wine] WIne Tasting at the Toledo Zoo Enjoy an evening of socializing and tasting delicious wines surrounded by the breathtaking confines of the Zoo’s Great Hall. Featuring hors d’oeuvres and live music. $45 for members, $50 for non-members. 2 Hippo Way, 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

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Photos by Christine Senack

2020 was a year without St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

So this year, folks were ready for a day of Irish-American themed revelry!

Jevon & Kenyata White cel ebrating St. Patrick’s night at Bar 14 5.

(l-r) Cheryl LoFiego and her in-laws Cheryl and Frank LoFiego and their daughters Brittany and Cara celebrating in the DORA district in Downtown Toledo.

Bike Rides Matter

is a “soul roll” bike ride each week leaving from Uptown Green in Downtown Toledo and rolling around downtown, the Old West End and the Central City. It was started by Keith Cook during the pandemic as a safe way to bring people together.

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FREEWILL ASTROLOGY

NO AND IN SIGHT

Across

Down

1. Job for a nearly retired Ranger, maybe 6. Ninny 10. Pulls back 14. Land ruled by Pontius Pilate 15. Creole veggie 16. “Minari” star ___ S. Kim 17. Very tiny candy?

19. Large Asian desert 20. Stinky 21. Easy-to-swallow pill 23. Hurt boxer’s cry?

26. Ex follower 27. Like many a charitable race 28. Butcher’s tool 30. Turkish cream 31. Third number in the Fibonacci sequence 34. “Boy howdy!”

35. Scrunch up a necklace?

37. Crime scene investigators: Abbr.

38. “Hot Buttered Soul” soul man 39. Imperfections airbrushed from yearbook photos 40. Noise that ensures a vault is secure?

42. “___ Don’t Lose That Number” 43. Hilton Hotels subsidiary 44. Programmer’s creation 45. Sprang (up), as tears 46. Brings home, as some cash crops 48. Launch, as a softball question 49. It might be named after a political happening 50. Handouts at some 27-Acrosses 52. Place to debate 54. Saint-Exupéry Airport city 55. Do some polling on candidates least likely to win?

60. Masterwork 61. A pop 62. Show advertiser 63. Left on the map 64. Some breads 65. Like dive bars

1. Record players 2. “What’s that?”

3. [Points to self, raises hand] “Me!” 4. Foam toy company 5. ___ drug 6. “Station to Station” singer 7. Approved 8. It’s mined, all mined 9. Young women who pick things up around home?

10. USA symbol 11. NFL linesman’s job?

12. Cake with rum and currants 13. Make delicate cuts 18. It borders Hades 22. Med mission 23. Surrounded by 24. You might get one with embarrassment or from a sunburn 25. Skip meals and have a bad attitude about it?

27. Sent in, as one’s taxes 29. Zap in defense 30. Actress KiKi of “Coming 2 America” 32. Flirt 33. Upstate New York people 35. Modem units 36. Hard rain 38. Baller 41. “Leave me alone!”

42. Snubs 45. Toil at it 47. Young’s accounting partner 48. Scottish bodies of water 50. Taking one’s time 51. PR goal 52. Look directly at 53. Fitbit measurement 56. Light beam 57. Here’s looking at you, kid 58. Did a tour?

59. Towel off

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): How distraught I was when I discovered that one of my favorite poets, Pablo Neruda, was an admirer of the murderous dictator Joseph Stalin. It broke my heart to know I could never again read his tender, lyrical poetry with unconditional appreciation. But that’s life: Some of our heroes and teachers disappoint us, and then it’s healthy to re-evaluate our relationships with them. Or maybe our own maturation leads us to realize that once-nurturing influences are no longer nurturing. I recommend that sometime soon, you take a personal inventory with these thoughts in mind. I suspect there may be new sources of inspiration headed your way. Get ready for them.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the novel House of Leaves, the hero Johnny Truant describes his friend Lude as wanting “more money, better parties, and prettier girls.” But Johnny wants something different. What is it? He says, “I’m not even sure what to call it except I know it feels roomy and it’s drenched in sunlight and it’s weightless and I know it’s not cheap.” In my opinion, that declaration is far too imprecise! He’ll never get what he wants until he gets clearer about it.

But his fantasy is a good start. It shows that he knows what the fulfillment of his yearning feels like. I suggest you get inspired by Johnny Truant’s approximation to conjure up one of your own. Gaze ahead a few years, and see if you can imagine what your best possible future feels like. Then describe it to yourself as precisely as possible.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Selfhelp author Steve Maraboli has useful advice for you to consider in the coming weeks. I hope you’ll meditate on what he says and take decisive action. He writes, “Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” To get started, Gemini, make a list of three things you do have power over and three things you wish you did but don’t have power over.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): While he was alive, Cancerian author Franz Kafka burned 90% of everything he wrote. In a note to a friend before he died, he gave instructions to burn all the writing he would leave behind. Luckily, his friend disobeyed, and that’s why today we can read Kafka’s last three novels and a lot more of his stuff. Was his attitude toward his creations caused by the self-doubt that so many of us Cancerians are shadowed by? Was he, like a lot of us Crabs, excessively shy about sharing personal details from his life? In accordance with astrological omens, I urge you to at least temporarily transcend any Kafka-like tendencies you have. It’s time to shine brightly and boldly as you summon your full powers of self-expression LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): To create your horoscope, I’ve borrowed ideas from Leo-born author Cassiano Ricardo.

He speaks of a longing “for all that is tall like pine trees, and all that is long like rivers, and all that is purple like dusk.” I think yearnings like those will be healthy and wise for you to cultivate in the coming weeks. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you need expansive influences that stretch your imagination and push you beyond your limitations. You will benefit from meditations and experiences that inspire you to outgrow overly small expectations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo actor and director Jean-Louis Barrault (1910–1994) aspired to “wake up a virgin each morning.” He wanted “to feel hungry for life,” as if he had been reborn once again. In order to encourage that constant renewal, he regarded going to sleep every night as “a small death.” I recommend his approach to you during the coming weeks. In my astrological opinion, the cosmic rhythms will be conspiring to regularly renew your desires: to render them pure, clean, raw, and strong.

Cooperate with those cosmic rhythms!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Is there anything more gratifying than being listened to, understood, and seen for who you really are? I urge you to seek out that pleasure in abundance

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during the coming weeks. My reading of the astrological omens tells me you need the nurturing jolt that will come from being received and appreciated with extra potency. I hope you have allies who can provide that for you. If you don’t, search for allies who can. And in the meantime, consider engaging the services of a skillful psychotherapist or life coach or some other professional listener.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Blobs, spots, specks, smudges, cracks, defects, mistakes, accidents, exceptions, and irregularities are the windows to other worlds,” writes author Bob Miller. I would add that all those things, along with related phenomena like fissures, blemishes, stains, scars, blotches, muck, smears, dents, and imperfections, are often windows to very interesting parts of this seemingly regular old ordinary world—parts that might remain closed off from us without the help of those blobs and defects. I suggest you take full advantage of the opportunities they bring your way in the coming weeks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Innovative psychologist Carl Jung had a nuanced understanding of the energies at work in our deep psyche. He said our unconscious minds are “not only dark but also light; not only bestial, semi-human, and demonic, but also superhuman, spiritual, and, in the classical sense of the word, ‘divine.’” I bring this to your attention, Sagittarius, because now is a favorable time to get better acquainted with and more appreciative of your unconscious mind. For best results, you must not judge it for being so paradoxical.

Don’t be annoyed that it’s so unruly and non-rational. Have fun with its fertility and playfulness and weirdness.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The fantasy drama Game of Thrones appeared on TVs all over the world. But the audience that watched it in China got cheated out of a lot of essential action.

Government censorship deleted many scenes that featured nudity and sex, fighting and violence, and appearances by dragons, which play a starring role in the story. As you can imagine, Chinese viewers had trouble following some of the plot points. Telling you about this, Capricorn, is my way of nudging you to make sure you don’t miss any of the developments going on in your own personal drama. Some may be hidden, as in China’s version of Game of Thrones.

Others might be subtle or disguised or underestimated. Make it your crusade to know about everything.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind,” wrote author Rudyard Kipling. Yes, they are. I agree. They change minds, rouse passions, build identities, incite social change, inspire irrationality, and create worlds. This is always true, but it will be especially important for you to keep in mind during the coming weeks.

The ways you use language will be key to your health and success. The language that you hear and read will also be key to your health and success. For best results, summon extra creativity and craftsmanship as you express yourself.

Cultivate extra discernment as you choose what you absorb.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Piscean linguist Anna Wierzbicka says the Russian expression dusha naraspashku means “unbuttoned soul.” She continues, “The implication is that it is good, indeed wonderful, if a person’s ‘soul,’ which is the seat of emotions, is flung open in a spontaneous, generous, expansive, impetuous gesture, expressing full trust in other people and an innocent readiness for communion with them.” I wouldn’t recommend that you keep your soul unbuttoned 24/7/365, but in the coming weeks, I hope you’ll allocate more time than usual to keeping it unbuttoned.

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Do you have an affinity for making guests feel welcome?

A knack for knowing each guest by name?

Can you anticipate needs before they arise?

Do you feel comfortable extending a warm welcome to everyone, even and especially guests who find themselves solo?

Does striking conversation feel as natural as breathing?

Are you comfortable inviting guests to events, dinners, wine tastings, that you just know they will enjoy?

Can you create a list of ideas that promote and utilize a classic and dignified physical facility?

Are you excited by creating new initiatives guests will love?

The ideal candidate will value the guest experience and stop at (almost) nothing to enhance that deliverable. The concept that guests enjoy good times which makes them want to return more frequently is embedded in the psyche of the hospitality guru we are looking for. Detecting trends and responding with ideas to increase involvement and to gauge feedback and to be reflected in future planning will be a must.

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This position has a priority of driving guest engagement and utilization of the facility with a secondary focus on coordinating responsibilities and accountability to an open minded and ready-for-innovation management group. Administrative duties, in conjunction with the guest experience, are included, in a flexible design, in the job responsibilities. Working as a member of a team to enhance the guest experience is beneficial and expected.

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This position is designed to be outward facing, with opportunities to reach out to the community to attract participation and to act as an ambassador for the facility. Calm, competent, friendly, accommodating and clairvoyant are all descriptors that are possessed by desirable candidates

The facility has a variety of offerings for both older and younger adults, as well as children and families. The offerings include dining and events as well as other social activities.

The right candidate will receive a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and benefits including health coverage and retirement contributions .

If you are saying to yourself “that sounds like me!”, send us your resume and salary requirements. We will send qualified candidates a more detailed job description with an enumeration of duties.

Email resume to mijacobs58@gmail.com

April 1 • April 30

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