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WORDS “All psychiatry does is mask the problem. There is no such thing as a chemical imbalance.” — Tom Cruise

Toledo psychiatrist Dr. Jill Fox has a problem with Tom Cruise’s criticisms of her ﬁeld: “It’s just really sad that Mr. Cruise uses his power and position to maybe prevent thousands of people from getting the help they need and deserve.” Story by Zach Silka, page 9 LL AA RR GG EE

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OPINION

July 13, 2005

LIGHTING THE FUSE

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Field joins zoo, museum as class act

oledo designated hitter David Espinoza struck out with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth, allowing Norfolk to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Mud Hens. Espinoza trotted to the dugout, undoubtedly expecting jeers and boos. But the crowd near home plate yelled “attaboy” and “nice try,” offering disappointed support instead of angry derision. I’ve seen the crowd at Fenway Park in Boston shout savage insults at batboys who move slow; the Toledo crowd’s friendliness contrasts sharply with a lot of sports fans’ behavior. All the praise you hear for Fifth Third Field does not do it justice. It is a magniﬁcent stadium, comfortable and friendly, a classy and classic setting for nine innings of baseball. I have known Neil Neukam, assistant general manager of marketing and promotion for the Mud Hens, since our high school days at Libbey. We watched a few innings of the game and talked about the ﬁeld’s stature and status. Neukam makes a persuasive case that Fifth Third Field should join the Toledo Zoo and the Toledo Museum of Art to form the hat

Michael S. Miller trick of Northwest Ohio’s greatest attractions. “People support quality,” he said. “They come to watch the game for the sake of the game. It could almost be you and I down there in uniform, because the people support the team’s efforts, through all ups and downs.” Neukam’s comments reminded me of a man I met in Pittsburgh during the last week of games at Three Rivers Stadium in 1999. He was a big man, and he pulled up a metal stool across the table from me at the Bullpen Cafe and spread relish and ketchup on his hotdogs as if he were pulling a blanket over two sleeping sons. “You sit here for all the games?” he asked. “No, this is my ﬁrst time to Three Rivers,” I said. A passerby observing his reac-

tion might have thought I had told him he could take his stadium, his team and his foot longs and dump them in the Allegheny River. “First time to Three Rivers?” he echoed incredulously. “I’m new to Pittsburgh,” I said, more meekly than I intended. He managed to shake his head disbelievingly while simultaneously making a quarter of his first dog disappear. “Are you sad to see Three Rivers torn down?” I asked. He took another bite, like Popeye waiting for a burst of inspiration from a can of spinach. “Baseball,” he replied, “doesn’t care.” He stopped to look through binoculars as Mark McGwire knocked batting practice pitches into the left field bleachers with the sweet, confident stroke of a golfer with a nine-shot lead. “I care,” he said, “but the game don’t. New stadiums, big money, contracts, it’s all just noise. My dad brought me here for games, I brought my son here for games, and if I have to take my grandkids to a new place for games, I will. The game’ll be the same.” As it did that day in Pittsburgh, the stealth and rhythm of the

Mud Hens game carried me along like a favorite song. Like an oasis in time, baseball doesn’t care about the year-toyear details of human travails. The wood on the ball, the ball in the glove. It’s as irrefutable an equation as 2 + 2 = 4. Change the strategy, the strength of the players, the length of the commercial breaks, the ads on the uniforms, change the very earth the game is played on from grass to plastic turf. It still comes down to the wood on the ball, the ball in the glove. As we ﬁled out of Fifth Third Field, surrounded by thousands of excited people, I felt the essence of the game with an intensity that has escaped me since that late summer day in 1999. The feeling springs from the stadium’s core, building a foundation for future generations of fans who will be able to trace their love for the game to the Mud Hens’ magniﬁcent home.

Michael S. Miller is Editor in Chief of Toledo Free Press. He may be contacted at (419) 241-1700 or by e-mail at mmiller@toledofreepress.com.

COMMON SENSE

Message received, loud and clear

id you get that message? You know, the one that was left for you in London last week? You might not have understood all the words on the recording, because the answering machine blew up during playback. But the message was still loud and clear. “In case you were wondering,” the message began, to the sounds of shattering glass and twisted railway steel, “we’re still here.” The recording continued, shouting through blazing fire and projectile debris: “It’s been a while since we called, but we’re always thinking about you. Just wanted to say hello. See you again real soon.” Make no mistake about it: Thursday’s coordinated attack on the London transit system was a direct statement to the United States and to every free nation in the West. It was a statement of hatred. It was a statement of cowardice. But mostly, it was a statement of resolve. They say “time heals all wounds,” and sadly, I believe that to be true. The four years that have passed since we were attacked on September 11, 2001, have been enough to erase many Americans’ memories. Oh, sure, you’ll still think about 9/11, but only when a news story forces you to. And even then, it’s little more than a date anymore. Be honest. You know what it means when someone says “9/11,” but you don’t connect with it anymore. Not the way you did on 9/12. The last four years have made you forget the flames. And the buildings. And the jumpers. Worst of all, those four years have made you forget exactly who we are fighting and to what lengths these cowards will go to murder

Bob Frantz us all. The fact that our own soil hasn’t run red with blood since that fateful day has lulled too many Americans into such a false sense of security that they honestly believe we should begin to let our guard down. Get rid of that awful Patriot Act, they shout. We don’t need it anymore. Free the detainees at Guantanamo Bay, they protest. It’s far too inhumane to keep them there. Bring our soldiers back from the Middle East, they scream. The results don’t justify the cost. And it’s precisely that type of short-term memory loss that continues to make us vulnerable to attacks like those suffered by London on July 7 — and much, much worse. Did you get that message? The most unimaginable response to Thursday’s assault on England has come from those who are ready and willing to take at face value the online threat issued by an Al Qaeda network group operating in Europe. The statement called for Muslims to celebrate the “retaliation” against Great Britain for the “massacres” they committed in Iraq and Afghanistan, and it threatened our other allies with the same. Almost instantly, far-left anti-war protestors in both the U.K. and the U.S. called for

Tony Blair and George W. Bush to pull out of Iraq for fear of another strike. “If we leave them alone,” the protestors argue, “then they’ll leave us alone.” Oh, to be so simple. And stupid. Clearly, that short-term memory loss thing is more serious than we thought, because these people have obviously forgotten the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. And the 1996 bombing of the Khobar military complex in Saudi Arabia. And the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. And the 2000 attack on the USS Cole. What do all of these forgotten incidents have in common, you ask? Each attack was planned and executed by the same radical Islamic terrorists who struck London last Thursday. And each and every one of those attacks occurred before we ever went into Iraq or Afghanistan. It is equal parts sad and terrifying that so many American citizens cannot grasp the simple truth that these people are not going to go away if we give them what they want. Giving up on our goal of reforming the Middle East with Democracy is not going to end their jihad against the West. We are going to fight these people, and we’re going to fight them for a very long time. And we cannot fight them simply by checking handbags at rail stations. We must hunt and kill these animals in their dens — because, as July 7 reminded us, they’re coming to kill us in our homes. Did you get that message? Bob Frantz hosts “Bob Frantz and the Morning News” each weekday on WSPD 1370 AM. He may be contacted by e-mail at letters@toledofreepress.com.

OPINION

July 13, 2005

CONSIDER THIS

Outsmarting our public ‘education’

ublic education has in many respects become a government subsidized monopoly of mediocrity. Literally millions of innocent victims, both unsuspecting students and genuinely dedicated, capable and well-meaning educators from K through Ph.D., are trapped in an utterly dysfunctional system. There are many notable exceptions but this dismal state of affairs is pervasive in American public schools and universities and has even penetrated many of the nation’s elite private schools. Public education has been failing our young people in the most disingenuous manner possible — by trying to pretend that mediocrity is excellence; by handing out silly pieces of paper to graduates that say “you are now educated,” when clearly they are not. American students continue to compare very poorly with their counterparts in other developed nations. Far too many high school and college graduates lack even the most rudimentary skills and knowledge, never mind the hallmarks of a truly superior education. Most contemporary undergraduate liberal college education tends to be fragmented and of marginal quality, while graduate level education usually involves narrow specialization. Add to this an often inadequate degree of continuing professional education, an overall lack of coherent interdisciplinary discourse, and a trendy pop-cultural academic atmosphere of “postmodern” laissez faire anti-intellectualism — and even many college professors and other presumably highly educated people wind up becoming not wellrounded “renaissance scholars” but rather perfect examples of what the great Spanish philosopher José Ortega y Gasset termed the “learned ignoramus.” The Toledo Public School system, with its academic emergencies, funding cuts, rejected tax levies, impending school closings and declining enrollments represents a prime example of the catastrophic failure of American public education in K-12. The causes of the K-12 malaise are fundamental. In addition to powerful negative external socio-economic and cultural inﬂuences, they include: inherently misguided educational philosophies; mediocre, dumbed-down and politicized curriculum, texts and teaching methodologies; poor teacher and administrator education and training; and intransigent bureaucracies and interest groups that remain stifﬂy resistant to meaningful reform. Minority students face their

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DEVELOPMENT

TOLEDO IN BUSINESS

Provincial approach People and atmosphere deﬁne Lagrange mainstay hurts housing, retail

Reid Ahlbeck own additional obstacles. In his recent book “Black Rednecks and White Liberals” (2005), eminent economist, syndicated columnist and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institute at Stanford University, Thomas Sowell says, “Despite many pious expressions of goodwill and hope for improvement ... the general picture of the education of black students is bleak. ...Put bluntly, failure attracts more money than success... [and makes it easier to demand] smaller classes and more trendy courses; like ‘black English’ and ‘self-esteem’. ... Few are prepared to do what it takes, including taking on entrenched vested interests in the schools of education, the teachers’ unions, and the state, local and national educational bureaucracies. Even fewer are prepared to challenge black students to work harder and abandon the counterproductive notion that seeking educational excellence is ‘acting white’.” Former Education Secretary William J. Bennett’s landmark 1983 National Commission on Excellence in Education report “A Nation at Risk” (www.ed.gov/ pubs/NatAtRisk/risk.html) stated: “Our Nation is at risk... If an unfriendly foreign power had attempted to impose on America the mediocre educational performance that exists today [at all levels], we might well have viewed it as an act of war. As it stands, we have allowed this to happen to ourselves. ...We have, in effect, been committing an act of unthinking, unilateral educational disarmament. ...Our society and its educational institutions seem to have lost sight of the basic purposes of schooling, and of the high expectations and disciplined effort needed to attain them.” Bennett’s follow-up report, “A Nation Still at Risk” (www. policyreview.org/jul98/nation. html) lamented the continued complacency among educators: “In urging the education system to do more and better [the 1983 Excellence Commission] assumed that the system had the capacity and the will to change. Alas, this was not true. Power over our education system has been increasingly concentrated in the hands of a few who don’t

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By Joe Bellfy Toledo Free Press Staff Writer news@toledofreepress.com

really want things to change, not substantially, not in ways that would really matter. ...Today we understand that vast institutions don’t change just because they should — especially when they enjoy monopolies. They change only when they must, only when their survival demands it.” TPS and other K-12 school systems (along with public colleges and universities) have only fairly recently undertaken some truly signiﬁcant attempts at reform — not because of their continued dismal performances but rather because steep funding cuts and widespread public discontent have ﬁnally made it clear to them that their very survival depends on it. TPS Superintendent Eugene Sanders has been reduced to pleading with parents to stop doing what, in light of the facts, seems both reasonable and inevitable — namely abandoning the sinking TPS ship in favor of

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private and charter schools. Bennett and other leading education reformers have moved past merely voicing continued calls for reform to creating a variety of completely new, vastly superior, free and universally accessible K-12 online and charter schools — like K12, Inc. (www.k12.com). K12, Inc. is represented locally by the Ohio Virtual Academy, 866339-9072, email: info@ohva.com, Web site: www.ohva.org. Instead of more empty promises from public school ofﬁcials we need to hear about workable and superior alternatives from educators at schools with demonstrated records of excellence — like Maumee Valley Country Day School, Ottawa Hills Schools, Toledo Catholic Schools and various other outstanding area private and charter schools. These local private and independent education leaders and

reformers need to come together in an open public forum to share information with concerned TPS parents and students. Those desperately seeking ways out of the public education morass (including frustrated TPS teachers and administrators who truly are committed to excellence) deserve the opportunity to be made aware of viable alternatives.

Reid Ahlbeck may be contacted at letters@toledofreepress.com.

Ask Geraldine Simpson where she goes for a good cup of coffee, and chances are you’ll also learn where to ﬁnd decent shrimp on the weekend in an atmosphere thick with neighborhood conversation and camaraderie. “I’ve been going there for more than three years now,” said Simpson of Mike’s Perch House Restaurant & Tavern, a ﬁxture of Toledo’s Lagrange community. “It’s a neighborhood mainstay. I always look forward to Mike’s sandwiches and wouldn’t miss having shrimp there on the weekend. I’m there all the time.” The building at 3335 Lagrange St. has always contained a restaurant by one name or another — since the early 1970s it has been known as “Mike & Steve’s” and “Steve and Jane’s” — and its rapport with local residents has been maintained for the last six years by owner Mike Witzman. Its reputation for good food and the ambiance of a rich, local culture have been pivotal to the restaurant’s success, but Witzman said its staying power comes from behind the scenes as well. “We’ve worked hard to gain acceptance into the neighborhood and also hold on to the history of the building,” Witzman said. In addition to supporting local church bulletins with advertising dollars and working alongside the Lagrange Development Corporation, he avoided changing the music or format of the establishment simply to curry favor with larger crowds. “For every dollar you make by attracting bigger, rougher crowds, you lose two dollars to damage and other problems,” Witzman said. “People come

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Customers appreciate the service and food at Mikeʼs Perch House. here from all over Toledo because of the area’s heritage, or because their parents used to come to the restaurant. The neighborhood may change, but people will always come back to a close-knit, family atmosphere.” Barb Belville has been a waitress at Mike’s for the last four years. She said its people are just as important as its menu in making Mike’s a unique destination. She said when she was hired, Witzman BELVILLE made it a priority to share his years of experience in everything from banquet management and food preparation to ﬁnances. “The customers and people that work here make it great to be in Toledo,” Belville said. “It was always a dream of Mike’s to own

a business, and he also wants to improve the neighborhood.” “Finding and keeping good employees has been very important,” Witzman said. “I think the right people, local people, add more to the job than someone who just drives in every day and puts in their time.” Witzman added that maintenance is definitely a key focus for the restaurant moving forward, with most profits going directly back into building improvements. Once a new parking lot is put in during the coming months, further enhancements to the property’s brick exterior, windows and interior carpeting are planned. At the end of the day, though, success may be defined by the faces greeting customers and the voices you hear echoing into the street from Mike’s. At least, you’ll likely hear as much from patrons like Simpson. “Everyone at Mike’s is polite, and other customers always welcome you,” she said. “The atmosphere is wonderful.”

To explore the aspects of the retail market necessary to serve Downtown residents is to participate in a multi-dimensional reality show. Kathy Steingraber, the Warehouse District Executive Director, shared new information and controversial views. Edward Slack: What is your assessment of the Warehouse District’s retail successes? Kathy Steingraber: In terms of accomplishing the neighborhood’s goals, we’ve had a very high level of satisfaction. Our predecessors had a wonderful plan: writing to and strongly urging the county STEINGRABER commissioners to bring the Mud Hens back Downtown to spur some investment. They were really the prophets of what could happen if the team relocated Downtown. ES: Is the St. Clair Market the only grocery store available aside from the Downtown Variety Store on Adams Street? KS: Yes. It’s taking the place of what we thought would happen at Erie Street Market. The Warehouse District concept existed before Fifth Third Field, so decisions to locate and create these businesses had nothing to do with the stadium, which turned out to be a bonus. ES: Is parking a problem for shopping in the District? KS: There is ample parking, but access and costs of off-street parking is problematic most of the time. ES: How broad is your customer base?

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KS: Very broad. Folks come from Maumee, Oregon, Sylvania, Perrysburg, Monclova and Whitehouse weekly to participate in the evening events at the St. Clair Village. There’s a steady stream of professionals and a very good lunch crowd. The evening crowds and sidewalk dining are positive aspects. The continual growth in the model of St. Clair Village, the Huron Street improvement, the Bronze Boar, Grumpy’s and the village law ofﬁces. Professionals and service people will continue to return Downtown. We offer an exciting atmosphere unlike anything in the suburban market. ES: What’s the major hindrance to Downtown retail? KS: The public’s perception of parking, but the greatest problem is shopping. If the city, the Port Authority, and the state are to subsidize any development, it should be a major mercantile company that will open a multilevel department store. It would beat out the stores at Westﬁeld Franklin Park because of the lower square footage rental costs. There are some idiosyncratic attitudes regarding Downtown home ownership: 110 Ottawa St. and 100 South Huron are sold out, and the River West Town Homes are also selling. I’m amazed that business professionals working downtown miss this market-rate housing reality. They need to get out of that little three- to four-block core, look at the big picture, and realize that these homeowners with disposable incomes already support Downtown retail, but need much more of it. The confusion and lack of consensus related to revitalizing Downtown seems to indicate a severe case of provincial thinking. The focus seems to be on who will get the credit rather than what is or has been accomplished.

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Fresh paint adds to ‘curb appeal’

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Nearly half the townhomes at St. Clair Streetʼs Riverwest Townhomes are sold.

Photo courtesy Riverwest Townhomes

Riverwest offers tax abatements By Myndi Milliken Toledo Free Press Managing Editor mmilliken@toledofreepress.com

“There is not another living space in Downtown that deﬁnes our city, embraces artistic cultures and has an upbeat sense of self-expression than Riverwest Townhomes,” A.A. Green Realty partner Mark Remeis said. “Best of all, it is right in the trend-setting heart of Downtown Toledo.” Riverwest Townhomes, 145 S. St. Clair St., thrives from the destruction of two empty buildings. “We razed two old buildings that were used for storage and built everything new from the ground up,” Remeis said, noting the new building features contemporary architecture and style. Just blocks from the Erie Street Market and Fifth Third Field, Riverwest Townhomes offers special

amenities. “Our demographic is young professionals, ages 25 to 40, typically with no children,” Remeis said. “Most of them already work Downtown.” Remeis also said the growth of the Downtown, particularly in the area of Riverwest, is phenomenal. “Every month you get more and more businesses and restaurants. Just on the St. Clair strip, you have a coffee shop, a spa and a market that went in.” Residents are growing, too, as nearly half of the town homes in River West are sold. One huge beneﬁt of living Downtown: tax abatements. “We offer 15-year tax abatements,” Remeis said. “And the abatement stays with the unit, so if I were to buy a unit and live here for ﬁve years, the next person gets the remaining 10 years.” Each unit is built-to-suit, with

every part customizable. It takes approximately two months to move in after customization options are selected. Each unit has three ﬂoors and a staircase leading to a rooftop penthouse and private deck. “The penthouse and private deck are big selling points,” Remeis said. “People have a wonderful view of the city and the river from here.” Units run $185,000 to $250,000 and buyers can choose between four different ﬂoor plans ranging from 1,680 to 2,160 square-feet. Open houses are held every Wednesday from noon until 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. More information can be found by visiting www.riverwesttownhomes.com. Remeis is a partner in the family-owned operation, which includes A.A. Green Realty and Mecca Management, the developers of Riverwest Townhomes.

Keeping the exterior of your home in top condition can be rewarding in many ways. It makes your home worth more and increases “curb appeal.” A fresh coat of paint on worn or faded wood, aluminum, vinyl siding, even asphalt shingles, is one do-it-yourself project that can make a big difference. The Andersons paint manager Rob Nichols said, “prepping is everything” when it comes to painting your home. Any paint blistering, cracking or peeling must first be removed from the home’s surface and the exterior of the house cleaned thoroughly. Exposed areas must then be primed properly. The home can be painted with a brush, roller or sprayer. Nichols said most people hate prep work because of the time needed and the lack of instant results. “Don’t try to take the easy way out and just grab a can of paint and a brush,” he said. “Usually the end results won’t be what you expect.” BUTCHER Selecting a color scheme for your home also can be a tedious task. Homeowners must take into account personal taste, trends and the character of the neighborhood when selecting the colors for the outside of their home. Pittsburgh Paints offers “The Color Sense Game” to test what color schemes may be best based on emotional association. Results categorize your tastes into names such as “Al fresco,” “Pop art” and “Water beads.” “The quiz gives you a category you are supposed to fit into,” Kathy Butcher said. Butcher works in The Andersons paint department, and has more than 13 years’ experience assisting people with selecting paint. Butcher said people come into The Andersons every day looking for information about painting their homes. “I tell them prep work is most important. The right tools, such as a good ladder, and choosing the right time to paint are important too,” she said. “You should paint when it’s 65 to 85 degrees out with less than 85 percent humidity.” Painting your home’s exterior is a big job, and not everyone is up to the task. According to John Roughton of Roughton Painting in East Toledo, it’s not as easy as it might look. “A lot of people think you put paint on a wall and it’s done,” he said. “You have to know your surface and what primer to use and how to stop any problems such as peeling.” A major “don’t,” according to Roughton, is painting over problem areas. “If you paint over something that’s a problem, it’s going to become a bigger problem.” Roughton explained the area’s tough weather makes it important to prepare and paint a home’s exterior correctly, or the homeowner will be faced with issues such as peeling and flaking paint.

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Navigating cruise ship waters By Dan Bumpus Special to Toledo Free Press

Are you planning a vacation? Better read the ﬁne print. A local woman paid big money for a Caribbean cruise, but she said the itinerary was changed and she didn’t know it. That meant her stop in Jamaica, which was the reason she booked the trip in the ﬁrst place, wasn’t going to happen. The cruise company said it has the right to make changes, but what are the rules? Peggy Runyon used a Web site called cruises.com to book her socalled dream trip. Her itinerary had several stops, including her destination of choice. “What I wanted was to go to Jamaica. That’s why I signed up for this particular cruise,” she said. The price tag for the upcoming voyage was more than $800 dollars.

Dan Bumpus Runyon said she thought it was worth it until she discovered some loopholes. “When I signed up to go on this cruise, nobody told me they could change the location at any time, without prior notice,” she said. But that’s exactly what happened, when Peggy noticed Jamaica had disappeared from her itinerary. “They said they had every right to change the location where

we’re going without giving any advance notice to me,” she said. They were right. We did some checking with local travel agents, and found cruises are always subject to change It’s written in every contract, so it’s set sail at your own risk. “That’s a warning. When you book a cruise, make sure you read all the ﬁne print,” Runyon said. Cruises alter vacations all the time, because of factors such as weather. If there is a location you want to visit, like Jamaica, you might be better off just ﬂying there, instead of counting on the cruise line. And if you’re a rookie cruiser, have a travel agent book the trip; they’ll make sure you know all the rules.

Dan Bumpus can be reached at dbumpus@wtol.com.

2006 TransMeridian winter schedule available TransMeridian Airlines’ flights from Toledo Express Airport through May 23, 2006 are now available for sale. Fares can be found on TMA’s Web site, www.iflytma.com, as well as on various online distribution sites. “We’ve been making changes to the departure times and frequencies to make sure that they are as convenient for passengers as possible,” said Assistant V.P. of Scheduling and Planning Colin Wheeler. “We want our passengers to be able to maximize their vacation time by getting to their destination early, leaving their destination late, and by flying in and out of hassle-free airports.” TransMeridian Airlines, based in Atlanta, is the third-largest specialty air carrier in the United States, according to Air Transport World. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the airline’s fleet consists of Boeing 757s and MD-80s. “First Class is available for a nominal upgrade fee ($25-50); reservations can be made by calling 1-866-I-FLY-TMA” Wheeler said.

COMMUNITY

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RESEARCH

Sylvania students honored for environmental research By Jacqueline Rabe Special to Toledo Free Press

Ohio Governor Bob Taft presented two Sylvania Southview High School students with prizes and certiﬁcates for the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Environmental Protection Research at this year’s State Science Day. Two other students at Southview were given honorable mentions for their research. State Science Day is organized and sponsored by the Ohio Academy of Science and is the equivalent of a state championship for science projects. The objective of the State Science Day “is to provide an opportunity for young students to demonstrate their abilities and interests in science through individual experimentation and research,” reported the OhioEPA news release. “Each year more than 35,000 students at more than 1,000 schools across Ohio participate in local science fairs and are judged on knowledge achieved, effective use of scientiﬁc method, clarity of expression, origi-

nality and creativity,” according to the Ohio EPA. Max Zorick received third place for his research on the effect of sulfuric acid, pH, on limestone with and without a collodion coating. Twelfth grader Nick Liber received the award for the second time. This year he received third place for his studies on the effects of catalytic converters and temperature on the pollution output of small two-stroke engines. Honorable mention was given to Matt Jennings for his studies on the composted rhizoﬁltration and rhizodegradation of sunﬂowers on the phosphorous levels of compost and run-off. Jennifer Tawes also received an honorable mention for her research on lead contamination in drinking water. Students who achieve superior ratings are invited to district science fairs. More than 750 students from seventh through 12th grade participated in State Science Day and may be eligible for more than 90 different scholarships.

Ohio beekeepers struggle with deadly parasites, page 18

Focusing on the real problems

Oscar Bunch is serving his tenth term as President of UAW Local 14, page 12

EDUCATION

RELIGION

Local psychiatrist counters Cruise’s Scientology claims By Zach Silka Special to the Toledo Free Press

Psychiatrist Jill Fox said she wasn’t surprised to hear Tom Cruise criticizing her profession on NBC’s “The Today Show.” But it didn’t stop her from being outraged. “He’s part of the Christian Scientology that pickets all of our meetings. They have for years been picking on psychiatry and really using their power and position to reinforce negative perceptions of what psychiatry is,” Fox said. Fox is the director and founder of Key Life Direction, a comprehensive facility that promotes wellness, located at 1200 Dixie Hwy. in Rossford. In an interview with Matt Lauer from “The Today Show” on June 24, Cruise commented on actress Brooke Shields’ use of therapy and antidepressants to deal with her postpartum depression, calling psychiatry a “pseudo science.” “I’ve never agreed with psychiatry, ever,” Cruise said. “Before I was a Scientologist, I never agreed with psychiatry. And when I started studying the history of psychiatry, I understood more and more why I didn’t believe in psychology. All it does is mask the problem. You’re not getting to the reason why. There is no such thing as a chemical imbalance.” This was the latest round in a long-running campaign against psychiatry and the pharmaceutical industry by this expanding, Los Angeles-based religion, which has been immersed in controversies throughout its 51 years of existence. Scientology and psychiatry offer directly competing explanations of the source for mental problems and techniques to deal with them. Scientology was created by science ﬁction writer L. Ron Hubbard. In “Dianetics,” Hubbard said the “thetan” (soul) suffers from negative “engrams” implanted in this life and innumerable past lives — the church avoids the word “reincarnation.” Scientology “auditors” help clients work through problems using an “e-meter,” similar to a lie detector. They seek a state called

“Clear” and then advance through various levels of “Operating Thetan.” The Scientology advocates charges that psychiatry “does not meet any known definition of a science, what with its hodgepodge of unproven theories that have never produced any result.” It considers reliance on psychotropic drugs as dangerous as past treatments like electric shock or lobotomies. Cruise’s fiancée, former Toledoan Katie Holmes, might convert to Scientology, but she has dismissed claims that Cruise is forcing her to follow his religion. Cruise is said to have hired a Church of Scientology official to accompany Holmes at interviews. But Holmes has denied that Cruise pushed her into his religion. “That’s really ludicrous. Tom’s the most loving, generous man who wants to help people,” Holmes was HOLMES quoted as saying. The American Psychiatric Association’s president said last week it was irresponsible for Cruise to “deter people with mental illness from getting the care they need.” ’ The association said “‘rigorous, published, peerreviewed research clearly demonstrates” that psychiatric treatment works. Fox said she worries Cruise’s remarks will sway people from getting the help they desperately need. “I’m really afraid that because of Mr. Cruise’s comments that people will die and not get treatment for their mental illness,” she said. “It’s highly treatable and seeking help is a sign of strength. “Medications are a safe and effective way. They improve the quality of life for millions of Americans, who have mental health issues.” Psychiatric medications re-establish the delicate balance of neurochemicals in the brain and are an important part of the comprehensive package of getting help, Fox said. Therapy, emotional support and herbal

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DR. JILL FOX remedies are other solutions for mental illness in the field of psychiatry, Fox said. “It’s just really sad that Mr. Cruise uses his power and position to maybe prevent thousands of people from getting the help they need and deserve,” Fox said. Hubbard died in 1986, but his church still finds believers and courts controversy. Scientologists conduct Sunday services and regard Hubbard’s recorded lectures and 500,000 pages of writings as scriptural. His theology says man is basically good and what people call God or the Supreme Being “is correctly defined as infinity” and is not an object of worship. The church does not report its income; critics have described it as a commercial enterprise, and charge that donations expected in return for auditing sessions and training are exhorbitant.

Starting fall semester, the Owens Community College eOwens program will offer online associate degrees in several areas, including business management, e-business, information systems technology and in the arts and sciences liberal arts general concentration. Students will be able to complete a degree from start to finish through online courses. “It came about because our online classes have been booming and they fill very rapidly,” said Amanda Dominic, instructional designer in the office of e-Learning at Owens. Owens first established a telecourse, consisting of audio or visual tapes for students, in the early 1990s. Since then, more than 160 e-Learning courses have been implemented, with nearly 11,000 students enrolling in them during the 2004-2005 academic year, according to Brad Meyer, public relations coordinator at Owens Community College. This enrollment number is a 28-percent increase from the previous academic year. These areas of study were chosen with the option of online completion because much of the course load was already offered online. “If there were a lot of courses in one specific area of study they were targeted first,” she said. There may be more online degrees added to the program in the future if the demand is there, Dominic added. For more information on the eOwens program or e-Learning courses call (567) 661-7988.

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Victim of animal cruelty up for adoption By Myndi Milliken Toledo Free Press Managing Editor mmilliken@toledofreepress.com

A kitten has a second chance at life after a Toledo Area Humane Society veteranarian removed super glue that sealed its eyes and anus — a cruel act still

unsolved. “Peepers” was found June 29 in a West Toledo neighborhood by six-year-old Joey Krasniewski. The three-month old black feline was stumbling, unable to see. “He brought the cat in, thinking it was sick,” his mother, Sha-

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Peepers, before and after surgery to remove superglue from her eyes. trouble. We would like to know who did it so we can contact the parents and have them talk to their kid.” The organization will honor Krasniewski with a “Humane Hero” award for bringing attention to the kitten in distress, TAHS spokesperson Susan

Maxwell said. “That kid’s a hero,” TAHS employee Natasha Bailey said. “That kitten would have died a horrible, horrible death.” If you have information concerning this act of cruelty, contact TAHS at (419) 891-0705.

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Bunch nears three decades as UAW Local 14 president By Emily Barnes Special to Toledo Free Press

Going to work isn’t a hassle Oscar Bunch dreads. When he says he loves his job, it shows. That’s good, because he’s been doing it for the past 27 years. Bunch is the president of the United Auto Workers Local 14 and has been re-elected to the three-year term 10 times. “I’ve always tried to be honest and up front with people,” Bunch said. “I have a lot of compassion for people; when people come in and talk, I listen.” A point that appears so simple may be the key to Bunch’s success. Joe Farinella, a personnel director of the Toledo GM plant, said Bunch is able to help people understand the importance of having a high level of integrity, as well as focusing on the real problems and concerns of an issue regarding the people and the plant. “Sometimes we get into trou-

ble as management and union leaders when we only focus on one aspect of a problem or an issue — that’s a critical mistake,” he said. “You have to understand the entire issue.” Farinella said the best solutions are those that address the need of both the company and the people that work for the company. “Oscar has a remarkable ability to address problems in a way that results in a win-win situation where everybody feels good about how the problem was addressed,” he said. Sandra Simon met Bunch when she got involved with the Working Council for Employee Involvement in 1989. Bunch was one of the founding members of WCEI. Simon, who is also the program director of the Northwest Ohio Center for Labor Management Cooperation, said. “He can see win-wins in a lot of areas other people can get bogged down in

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In 1952, at the age of 22, Bunch came to Toledo where he soon began to work for General Motors as a pipe ﬁtter. In the 1960s, Bunch was elected to serve the union as an alternate committeeman skilled trades representative. In the 1970s he was elected to the bargaining committee, and by 1974 he was serving as the union’s vice president.

goal as the union was to get the people involved in the product itself to where they put their knowledge in the product.” In 1983, the union and management realized that if changes weren’t made GM would be out of service in Toledo, due to world markets and competition, Bunch said. But making the change wasn’t easy, he said. “The people didn’t buy in because they’d never had any say in their product,” Bunch said. The management and the union spent a lot of time talking to the people about getting their knowledge into the product. “They knew everything that was going on in the plant and management didn’t really know; they were out of touch with it,” Bunch said. “Once we started training them and they came forward with their knowledge, and it turned the plant around, things got straightened out pretty good for us.” That wasn’t the only major issue in 1983. “Every contract we’d always shake hands when the contract was over and come out and say things were going to be different, only to ﬁnd ourselves right back as we were within two or three months,” Bunch said. That year the union was concerned with land near to the GM plant, Bunch said. The union wanted it to be turned into a joint park between the union and the company.

In 1978, the current president retired due to health issues, and Bunch took over automatically under the bylaw, “and I’ve been elected ever since,” Bunch said. “Back then, [GM] hired people from their shoulder down; they didn’t even care whether [the employees] knew anything about the product,” Bunch said. “Our whole CONTINUED ON PAGE 13

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13 At the time contracts were being renewed, the union was running a ﬁve-day letter, which is just prior to a strike, and was set to strike July 5. The company agreed that night that the 33 acres would be used as a park for labor and manageBUNCH ment together. Overall, Bunch has one theory about strikes: “strikes don’t work.” He referred to the strike of 1998 in Flint, Mich. involving the UAW and GM. “That actually cost 20,000 jobs for the UAW because people stopped buying the GM product because of all that was going on,” Bunch said. Since then, Bunch said the union has tried to avoid actual work stoppage. “The general public don’t buy that anymore,” Bunch said. “The people have changed toward unions, at least the general public has, because they don’t recognize what unions have done for this country and for working people.” In the past, unions represented 33 percent of the working people in the country, Bunch said. Now they represent 12 percent. “In 1978 UAW had 1.8 million members, and we’re down now to less than 700,000,” he said.

Locally, seven parts plants closed because they couldn’t compete in the world market, he said. “Most of these are good union paying jobs and when these plants close them people cannot ﬁnd work anyplace comparable to what they had — the jobs are just not there.” Cheap labor available in other countries is one of the main reasons for the loss of industrial base, Bunch said. He said he believes the way to change this has to start with the people. “The government is run by the will of the people: we’ve got the best system in the world,” Bunch said. “If the will of the people don’t change, then we’ll continue to go downhill. If the people wake up and see what’s happening and let their cries be heard, the politicians will change. “We don’t always agree, but I never have questioned his integrity, his truthfulness, his honor, and his desire to do what’s right for both the business and the people that he represents,” Farinella said. With nine grandchildren and a hobby of driving racecars (which he’s driven on four NASCAR tracks), Bunch’s time could easily be ﬁlled doing other things. But, he said his heart is in his job. “I like people and this is my life,” Bunch said. “I’ve got a good lifestyle and it far exceeds anything that I ever thought I’d be doing.” Will he run for re-election in 2008? Bunch said a politician never reveals his plans. “I just kind of live a day at a time and do my job. I like doing it.”

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Toledo’s astrology, metaphysical shops hit by economy By Holly Abrams Special to Toledo Free Press

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and Roses Galleria, formerly located in Starlite Plaza, closed in July 2003. Owner Susan Bones works out of her home doing “energy work,” but found during her nine years in retail that it was increasingly difﬁcult to stay in business. “People in Toledo don’t patronize stores as well as they do in other cities,” she said. The closing of these shops hasn’t really impacted her store, Gilson said. She offers services such as astrology readings, and lessons in reiki and tai chi at her shop. “I had customers from their shops all along so I can’t say it has really increased my business,” she said. Local astrologers and psychics who once patronized these stores may ﬁnd themselves looking to the Internet or going to Michigan for their supply needs, Hazel said. Please see ASTROLOGY, page 17

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The house at 428 Baden St. has long been a source of displeasure for neighbor Pam Frye. “We have called the city and the media, but no one ever called back,” she said, gesturing across the street. “The grass over there has not been cut since early last summer.” Her husband added that scavengers routinely strip the house, which was built in 1895. “The other day I saw them walk out with sinks and a wall-towall counter unit,” he said. “They take everything they can sell.” Among the scavenged items:

the front door, which allows easy access to the property. Frye, who called the property a “jungle,” said the chest-high grass in back is a health nuisance. “There are a lot of children on this street,” she said. “I would feel bad if something happened.” Yolanda Perez, who lives next door to the abandoned house near South Street and the Anthony Wayne Trail, said she fears for the safety of the neighborhood’s children. “I am afraid that a child will get bitten over there,” she said, adding that she has seen rodents enter the building. “Plus, all the trash back there allows mosquitoes to breed.” “The other owners of vacant

Continued from page 15 Lite the Way, located at 3528 W. Sterns Road in Lambertville, MI, has been able to maintain steady business, said co-owner Kimmie Zapf. Zapf attributes her store’s strong business to offering services as well as selling products online. She also is a morning show co-host on Tower 98.3 FM and has a weekly stint on The River 101.5

houses at least cut the grass,” Frye said, pointing to a boardedup home at 420 Baden St. “That owner is working on his place.” If you know of any buildings that might make good subjects for the ABLE Squad — Abandoned Buildings Looking for Entrepreneurs — send suggestions to news@toledofreepress.com.

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The key to keeping local shops in business is to patronize them, Ryan said. “Toledo residents did not support the stores as they should if they wanted them to stay in business,” she said. “If you want a business to be there you have to support the store.” The need for astrology and metaphysical supplies and services is still there, Bones said. “I don’t think the need has declined at all,” she said. “We just need to support the local businesses and the local people.”

Authority of New York/New Jersey for its level of involvement in the urban community,” Hartung said. “That is a story we’ve told on the local, state and national level. Now we’ll reach an international audience.” Dalian is a port city located in northeastern China with a population of 5.6 million people. In 2003, the Dalian Port moved more than 126 million tons of cargo. “I hope to make contacts and learn more about their port that will beneﬁt the Northwest Ohio region,” Hartung said.

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The Internet and the telephone are easy and convenient for people to use, Ryan said. “A lot is now available on the Internet, not only product but readings,” she said. “You can go online and get readings, call on the phone 24 hours a day. You do not have to wait for a psychic fair or a special day to see a psychic or reader.” Zapf has seen the same trend. “Psychic fairs have been declining and I think that has a lot to do with being able to pick up the phone,” she said.

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stores is due to several reasons, foremost the economy, said Pam Ryan, a psychic medium who works independently and on call for local shop owners. “If you don’t have extra disposable income you are careful on what you spend your money,” she said. Internet selling is key for a local business to survive, Hazel said. “If a boutique is going to make it, it has to be multi-level,” she said, “meaning you make things yourself and sell online or mail order.”

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Ohio beekeepers struggle with deadly parasites By Michael Brooks Toledo Free Press Staff Writer news@toledofreepress.com

The droning sound of thousands of agitated honeybees flying around your head is difficult to describe; it has an almost electric quality, as the bees synchronize slight variations in their collective pitch. State bee inspector Fritz Gehring explained the sound as he directed a small stream of smoke toward a colony. “When the hive is disturbed, they send out an alarm warning,” he said. “They are responding to their perception of imminent danger.” Gehring used the smoke to help calm the bees. This reduces their ability to smell a compound released by the colony’s guards in times of danger. While many people find bees annoying, they play an important role in the pollination of Ohio crops such as melons, squashes and cherries, and also produce millions of dollars worth of honey each year. Gehring, at a collection of his personal honeybee hives just across the border in Monroe County, was in search of Varroa mites and small hive beetles, two pests that — untreated — can be deadly to a colony of honeybees. Luckily for Gehring, neither pest was to be found in his hives. “The Varroa mites — nick-

named ‘vampire mites’ — gradually drain the life out of bees,” he said. “By the time winter arrives, there are few bees left in the hive and the colony will not survive.” The parasitic mites were first detected in the United States in 1987, and have virtually wiped out all feral wild honeybees in North America. Untreated commercial hives face a similar fate and part of Gehring’s job is to educate beekeepers about current treatments. Even more worrisome to state agricultural officials like Gehring is the possibility of an invasion of small hive beetles, a pest that was first detected in Florida in 1998, arriving from South Africa. The beetles have wreaked havoc in the South, causing millions of dollars in damage to hives and a reduction in the yield of crops that depend on honeybees. John Grafton, an apiarist who works for the Ohio Department of Agriculture, said Ohio’s cold winters may save the state from a fate similar to that of southern states. “After destroying the hive’s comb, the small hive beetle larvae goes into soil,” he said, adding that the beetles also cause the honey to spoil. “The winter months in Ohio disrupt their life cycle, which seems to have slowed the advance.” Grafton said bee inspectors

help ensure the vitality of Ohio’s agricultural output. “Without inspectors, infestations like Varroa mites and small hive beetles would destroy Ohio’s honeybees,” he said. Grafton said it is too early to tell just how destructive the Varroa mites will be this year in Ohio. “Right now the infestations seem to be down a little bit due to a concerted effort by beekeepers to use integrated control techniques,” he said. “We will not know for sure until later in the summer.” Researchers in Ohio, according to Grafton, are conducting some of the world’s most advanced studies on techniques to combat the pests. “Ohio State’s labs are developing queens that are more resistant to pests,” he said, adding that a commercial ﬁrm called Ohio Queen Breeders has also experienced success in breeding a Varroa-resistant line of honeybees. An enthusiastic apiarist, Gehring said he would love to convert more people to the hobby, but cautions neophytes to get trained before they take up beekeeping. “It is very easy to waste your money getting into this unprepared,” he said as he opened another hive. “I have seen amateurs allow entire colonies to be destroyed because they didn’t know what they were doing.”

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As if 72 holes weren’t enough, Heather Bowie and Gloria Park had to battle through three sudden-death playoff holes before Bowie emerged victorious at the 2005 Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroger. An 11-under (274) helped the six-year tour player garner her ﬁrst tour victory. Bowie and Park went after each other with the relentlessness of Terminators, highlighted by Park making an outstanding, make-it-or-go-home 25-foot putt

on the second playoff hole. It was Park, however, who blinked first, dumping her second shot on the next hole into a creek. The Farr was where Bowie earned her first top-five finish, first top-three finish and now her first victory. “I feel great here in Toledo. I love the golf course,” Bowie said, standing on the 18th green following the round. “I certainly am never going to skip Toledo. It means the world to me.” — Chris Kozak

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Heather Bowie lifts her victory trophy. Gloria Park hits from the bunker. Bowie reacts after missing the shot that could have ended the tournament. Natalie Gulbis sights the path to the cup.

Toledo Free Press photos by DM Stanﬁeld

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MEMORIAL

Drew turns MS challenge into caddying career

Longtime Libbey football coach Fred Wesolowski dies

As a coach and teacher at Libbey High School, Fred Wesolowski made a difference, and not just in wins and losses. Wesolowski’s passing last week at age 56 inspires words such as passion, loyalty and dedication from those who knew him best. For 30-plus years, Wesolowski served as an assistant football coach, physical education teacher and assistant athletic director, entrenching the lessons of life with students who passed through the school. “He was very good because he never quit. He pushed the kids

have friends who love to golf. You know the type: get up early, spends lots of money on equipment, the whole nineyards. But should they show up at a course and ﬁnd out it’s too wet to take carts out, meaning they would have to (gasp) carry their bags, they call it a day. Next time, I think I’m going to share the story of Heather Drew. While not particularly successful during her 17-year LPGA career, a new challenge has taken center stage. Eight-years ago, at the age of 36, Drew was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Chris Kozak A neurological disease that affects the central nervous system, MS can cause problems with muscle control, strength, vision and balance along with interfering with mental functions. Relapsing-remitting means symp-

toms randomly appear (relapse) and then dissipate (remission). “It was pretty devastating. It was horrible,” Drew said, recalling the diagnosis. “I didn’t really know what to think. Golf really went down the priority list. It was ‘am I going to be able to write my name, am I going to be able to walk all right — those types of questions. That was what I was concerned about.” It was following her retirement in 1999 that she took up the hard part of golf: caddying. At the 2005 Jaime Farr Owens Corning Classic, Drew was on the bag of Michelle Estill. They failed to make the cut, but for Drew, just being around the game is still fun.

She makes the loop as a full-time caddy, MS be damned. “Caddying has given me a great outlet for being in the competition,” Drew said. But what about the demands? The walking while carrying a 30-plus pound bag, of early DREW days walking out yardage and late nights cleaning equipment? “I was really surprised how

physically demanding it is,” Drew said with a laugh. “I was shocked. I haven’t really thought about any physical limitations for myself. Even with the MS.” In January of 2000, Drew started drug therapy with Copaxium, and has not had an MS ﬂair-up since then. “If you can see me doing this, you can do anything. My passion happens to be golf. You have to ﬁnd your passion, but don’t let the MS stop you,” she said. “I think if you look at me and see what I’m doing you wouldn’t necessarily say ‘Hey, that’s a gal with MS.’ ” Boys, still need that cart?

Owens Corning to continue support of Farr Classic in 2006 Owens Corning announced July 5 it has committed to a third consecutive year as the Jamie Farr Classic’s title sponsor. The company has been involved with the annual LPGA tournament since 1986. “We are so proud to continue as title sponsor of the Jamie Farr Classic,” said Jason Saragian, spokesman for Owens Corning. “It offers us the chance to bring our purpose to life as a company. Not only are we able to enhance lives through the support of local children’s charities, but we also have a great opportunity to expose golfers to the Owens Corning brand.” Toledo area charities such as the Jamie Farr Scholarship Fund, Feed Lucas County Children, Inc., and Sylvania Area Family Services are among the or-

ganizations that have received more than $4.3 million in donations from the tournament since its creation in 1984. Judd Silverman, tournament director for the Classic, was instrumental not only in its birth but also in lining up sponsors such as Owens Corning. “This is really a win-win situation,” Silverman said. “It provides Owens Corning with a unique opportunity to entertain clients in the company’s home town. They gain national exposure while also partnering with an event to beneﬁt children’s charities. The tournament also beneﬁts from the tremendous resources Owens Corning has to offer. It shows their commitment to making Toledo a better place to live.” — Joe Bellfy

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who needed to be pushed,” said friend and former co-worker John McKee. “He stayed after them. There’s almost a red badge of courage attitude about teaching at a school like Libbey. It takes much more dedication.” Dave Meritt coached alongside Wesoloski for more than 17 years, from 1972-1985 at Libbey and 1992-1996 at Start. “We started coaching freshmen, and I was a rookie. He mentored me, and we spent a lot of time together, at practice and scouting,” Meritt said. “We bonded, got along real well. We played

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“Coach Weso delivered his lessons with a lot of bluster, but always a sense of humor,” Miller said. “His intensity inspired his players, and his investment in us extended to our development as citizens off the field, not just players on the field. His competitive spirit and work ethic were inspirations.” A 1967 graduate of Macomber High School, Wesolowski attended Adrian College and received a masters in education from the University of Toledo. He played football at Macomber High School and Adrian College, and his on-field success earned him a spot in the Adrian College Hall of Fame. His love of the game led him to coach at Start and Libbey High Schools. “Fred used to coach with a clipboard in one had and a bottle of Pepto Bismol in the other,” McKee said. “He was very driven. He never gave up. He was so dedicated and so emotional. When he did things, he wanted them done right.” Meritt said even Wesoloski’s

passing contains a lesson. “He told players, if you work hard, good things will happen,” Meritt said. “It’s sad that he worked so hard for 30 years, and did not get to retire or enjoy retirement. That’s a lesson he left for us.” — Chris Kozak

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golf, softball, bowled together.” Meritt said people who saw Wesoloski’s temper during games only saw half the picture. “People would see him yell or throw his clipboard to the ground, and wonder why he kept coaching,” Merit said. “They never saw him in the locker room, shaking hands, patting players on the back and congratulating them for their hard work.” Meritt said there are two games that stand as the best examples of Wesoloski’s defense coaching. “In 1985, Libbey shut out St. John’s, 13-0,” Meritt said. “We held them to minus-1 yard rushing and 34 yards passing. That was the last time a Toledo public school shut out a Catholic school. At Start, Central Catholic was scheduled for homecoming, and we led at halftime, 8-6. Fred made some adjustments, and we beat them 28-6. Those were his crowning games.” Toledo Free Press Editor in Chief Michael S. Miller played for Libbey from 1983-1985.

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Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” available for circulation at Harry Potter’s Midnight Magic with numbers being handed out to ticket holders at the door on a ﬁrst-come basis. There is a onebook-per-family limit that evening. The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library has ordered nearly 500 copies of the book. Those not distributed at Harry Potter’s Midnight Magic will be used to ﬁll reserve orders or will be on the shelves of all 18 branch libraries by Monday morning. Jennifer Habrych of Barnes and Noble Booksellers said, “It’s unprecedented for a book to have that big of a following. In my time at Barnes and Noble this is the biggest book launch I have ever seen. Each book has gotten larger and larger.” Media Play Sales Supervisor Brad Wingate said, “This is going to be our biggest of the past openings. Last year we had around 700 reserved copies of the book. This year we have 1,500 reserved.” J.K. Rowling, author of Harry Potter, has revealed three chapter titles from the new book, “Spinners End,” “Draco’s Detour” and “Feliz Flicis.” “Once you read the books you will

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Uncertain Five leave no doubt about summer tour By Chris Kozak Toledo Free Press Staff Writer ckozak@toledofreepress.com

The summer tour is a rock tradition. It means loading up an army of semi-trucks filled with Marshall amps, fog machines and perhaps an inflatable pig or two, and heading across America to rock the disenfranchised youth of the day. But bands without big budgets or a major label backing of, say, the Rolling Stones or White Stripes, may need to scale their tour down a bit. Goodbye to the fleet of semis; sayonara hotels; adios getting paid; hello rock and roll. This summer, Toledo-based band, The Uncertain Five, is

embarking upon a whirlwind tour across the Midwest, playing 22 shows in 22 days from July 6 through July 28. When all is said and done, these teens will have paid for the experience — literally. “We’ve been promised gas money,” drummer Zach Weinberg said. “Which is great. But, you know, I’ll be happy if we eat every day.” The current line-up has been together for just under a year and features teens Eric Nedrow (bass), Pat Peltier (guitar), Jon Salvage (vocals) and Weinberg (drums). With just half the band old enough to vote, getting the parents to agree to tour stops from Milwaukee to Buffalo was no easy task. “We asked our parents, ‘How far would you let us go?’” Weinberg laughed. “We just pushed them as far as we could.” Building around a gig July 15 in Pittsburgh, Weinberg used connections with other bands to book the tour himself. He looked to play places the band had struck up friendships with other acts. Now all that’s left is to load the band and their equipment into a Jeep Liberty and a Saturn station wagon and hit the road. “This is so old school,” Weinberg said. “So low key. I’ll be amazed if we can pull this off.” A self-described ‘aggressive

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dance hardcore explosion,’ The Uncertain Five is a furious blend of punk, hardcore and ska, combining the styles in each song to create something truly unique. All wrapped around a tremendous live performance that has created a growing legion of area youth. Still, faith on the Toledo underground scene is tough to translate to worldwide domination (which, after all, is what rock and roll is all about), but this band is

determined. And they are hoping this summer’s Springsteen-like tour will help the cause. “We’re hoping this tour we’re doing this summer, people will see us and be interested,” Weinberg said. “Some agent, some company will be interested in us. A label is really what were going for right now.” They tasted the big time this summer by playing the June 18 stop of the Warped Tour in Columbus. They were featured on

the Hot Topic/Kevin Says stage, and shared backstage buffet lines with such prominent acts as the Offspring and My Chemical Romance. The experience only inspired the band to turn the amps up to 11. “We’re working really hard. We have no help, no company has given us any backing,” Weinberg said. “We’re doing this all on our own. We’re just going to go as far as we can.”

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high cheekbones and gorgeous eyes, have high-powered MBAs. His is from Penn, hers from Harvard — where her father was dean. They were married on Martha’s Vineyard. Caryn and Craig’s photo looks like the kind of glossy you’d ﬁnd in an actor’s portfolio. Oh wait, the bride used to have a sitcom on the WB. And her dad produced Woody Allen’s movies. Since her beau works in insurance, she probably picked out the funky nerd glasses he wears in the engagement photo. John received a Ph.D. in quantitative psychology. He’s committing to Lance, who holds his Ph.D. in marketing. Jonathan and Todd , both tenors, met through the Maine Gay Men’s Chorus. Rodney, who’s exhibited paintings in Italy, is celebrating his partnership with Ray, head of the art department at a hyphenated New York private school. There are no lesbians committing this week, but there is one military couple: Air Force First Lt. Erica and Army Capt. Eric. I hate to be a snob, but their photo looks much more snapshotty than those submitted by the investment bankers, entertainment executives and law partners who make up most of The Time’s marrying kind. Since neither set of parents

has Hollywood or Wall Street creds, I suspect they were given space for “balance.” In my entire life, I’ve never bought a People, Vogue or Entertainment Weekly. I’ve never watched “Survivor” or anything with Paris Hilton in it. But I’m addicted to these pages. Massochism takes a thousand forms and this is mine. Probably it comes from the fact that while I could care less about celebrities and haute couture, I’m fascinated by “real” people. Not the creepy ones who’d appear on “Fear Factor”; the cultured ones who coulda been me. Or rather, I coulda been them. Or maybe not. In America, we like to think ourselves a meritocracy. No musty inbred royals for us. Here you get what you work for; you do it yourself; you marry for love. Or at least it was like that in the beginning. Now the children of success marry other children of success and find jobs with the similarly situated. This doesn’t mean they’re not qualified: of course they are, they went to the Ivies. But it does mean the people who summer in Nantucket instead of taking the RV to South Dakota will probably have a few more doors opened for them when it comes to the good life.

Is this so terrible? No, but it might be hypocritical. The Times recently ran a (terrific) series called “Class Matters” in which reporters explored how “income, education, wealth and occupation influence destiny in America.” The net is there’s still a place for the unconnected striver, but who you know is more important now than ever. Yes, I digress. But hopefully you follow. In any case — I’m back on point — weddings are (relatively) easy. It’s sustaining relationships that’s hard. Dissolution blurbs are nowhere as flowery as engagement notices, but their numbers, across all demographics, are legion. So here’s a Dom Perignon toast to all the tan and toned authors, brokers and dermatologists in Manhattan. And a raised glass of Andre’s to their counterparts in Toledo. Even with money and family to gloss things along, the unphotographed life that comes after “Hava Nagilah” is the one that really counts. May yours be one of the good ones.

Barbara Goodman Shovers is Contributing Editor for Toledo Free Press. She may be contacted at bshovers@toledofreepress.com.

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“I’m going to start carrying my gun from now on. People are crazy.” — Uniformed Sheriff deputy after police had to ﬁre a shot to stop a ﬂeeing woman near the jail Downtown.

Though they’re best known for their late-80s video visions of hard rock excess, featuring supermodels undulating on the hoods of sports cars, Whitesnake actually has an impressive rock and roll pedigree. Vocalist David Coverdale originally formed the band in 1977, after a stint in Deep Purple and several solo albums. Coverdale put the band on hiatus in 1982 to care for his sick daughter. When Whitesnake re-emerged in 1984 with “Slide It In,” the band scored its ﬁrst million-seller, followed in 1987 by its eight-times-platinum, self-titled disc (featuring massive hits “Here I Go Again,” “Is This Love” and “Still of the Night”). Though critics slammed them for their derivative, Led Zepplin-inspired riffs, their ability to write pop-metal hooks was undeniable, and the band was an

instant classic rock radio darling. With the release of “Slip of the Tongue” in 1989, the band began losing steam, succumbing to the hair-metal clichés of the day. However, with 12 million albums sold in the United States alone, and 80s-mania at a fever pitch, the time is right for Whitesnake to return to American shores. “The Rock, Rhythm and Blues Tour” will feature a hitsheavy set played by Coverdale and a versatile band of journeymen, including former Winger guitarist Reb Beach and legendary drummer Tommy Aldredge. Next month will see the release of Whitesnake’s ﬁrst-ever concert DVD, “The Rock, Rhythm and Blues Show Live,” recorded at London’s Hammersmith Odeon last year. The band will continue its U.S. tour until the end of

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the month, after which it will embark on a Latin American trek with fellow Brit legends Judas Priest. Whitesnake appears at 8 p.m. July 14 in the parking lot of Toledo Harley-Davidson, 7960 W. Central Ave. Tickets are $25 day of show. All ages are welcome, but valid ID is required for alcohol purchase. — Keith Bergman

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Averil Lavigne, Butch Walker

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Anita Baker, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds

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Meadowbrook Music Festival, Rochester Hills, Mich.

Alberta Adams

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Shawn’s Tavern

Chene Park, Detroit

California Guitar Trio

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The Palace, Auburn Hills

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Sherwood & This Providence; Chevelle, Taproot, 30 Seconds to Mars

The Neville Brothers

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Daara J, Nathan & The Zydeco ChaChas, Ozomatli, The Del McCoury Band

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Wildwood Manor House

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On July 16 and 17, the Glass City Quilt Commission will host the Kaleidoscope of Quilts XII show and competition, at the Franciscan Center, Lourdes College in Sylvania. The show, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, includes special exhibits, a quilt appraiser, a style show, free lectures and demonstrations, and an extensive merchants’ mall. Admission is $5 for a one-day pass; $8, for a two-day pass; $2 for children ages ﬁve to 12 years, and free if under age ﬁve.

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“A book of verses underneath the bough, a jug of wine, a loaf of bread, and thou?” OK, how about some jazz and a frappucino? The Mark Lemle/Scott Potter Quintet plays in the Shade Garden at the Toledo Botanical Garden on July 14 at 6:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and a blanket or folding chairs. (The jug of wine, or any other alcoholic beverages, are not permitted, however.) Later in the summer, Starbucks will be distributing free samples at the August 4 concert with Los Gatos. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and $4 for Toledo Botanical Garden members. The Garden is at 5403 Elmer Dr., Toledo. For more info, call (419) 936-2986.

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The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman, Joseph Vincelli

Adrian Belew, RANA Magaritaville, Sandusky

Meadowbrook Music Festival, Rochester Hills, Mich.

Toledo Zoo Amphitheater

Music Under the Stars — “Rodgers and Hammerstein: Perfect Blend” featuring the Toledo Concert Band directed by Sam Szor Tower City Amphitheater, Cleveland

Ralph’s World

Stranahan Theater

African-American Festival featuring Smokie Norful

MON JULY 18 Grog Shop, Cleveland

Neva Dinova, Mayday Headliners

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The Odeon, Cleveland

Mickey Finn’s Pub

Cheese on Bread, Blood Sugars, Dirty Damn Band

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Kelly Broadway Meadowbrook Music Festival, Rochester Hills, Mich.

Gavin DeGraw, Howie Day, Michael Tolcher

Bob Wurst

Dave Koz, Jeffrey Osborne, Marc Antoine, Praful Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland

The Palace, Auburn Hills,

French Kicks

Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Mich.

Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Les Claypool

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f you haven’t been going to the Main Library for the Garage Rock II series, this week is your last chance; head down to 325 Michigan at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and check out the sounds of Society’s Ugly Son, Burnt Notion and Moonmen. These free shows are a great way to get your weekend started off right, and they’re over by 8:30 p.m., giving you plenty of time to get to another show (or wuss out and make an early night of it). Later Thursday, if you’re planning to head out to the Toledo Harley Davidson parking lot on Central Avenue to see the Whitesnake show, keep an ear to the ground for a venue change — rumor on the street is that irate neighbors are trying to keep the Hog dealership from having any more loud concerts. Could it be coming Downtown last-minute? Make some calls before you drive halfway to the airport, then have to turn around, muttering, “here I go a-gaaaaaain ...” If your tastes run a bit heavier, head to the Underground to check out Adrian’s Genocya. They mix up death, black and thrash metal into a potent concoction of extremity that deserves to be heard. Friday, I’ve got a downtown excursion all planned out. At 5:30 p.m., a light dinner at Downtown Latte on St. Clair, which is hosting traditional hula and songs from the “big island” of Hawaii with Kaila and Tali Voss. When was the last time you got lei’d at dinnertime? At 7 p.m., there’s a Mud Hens home game ... then a bite to eat (anyone offering press discounts on wings?). And finally, the dirty, power-pop rockin’ of the Wide Awakes over at the Underground. Tag along on the whole thing with me and I’ll buy you a beer. Saturday, get your punk rock fix at Mickey Finn’s, with CL-1, the ever-obnoxious Bigfoot and the Fully Automatics, Gangrene and Missing In Action. It messes up my downtown theme, but if you’re still standing Monday, go see radio rockers Chevelle at Headliners, with Taproot and Jared Leto’s band, 30 Seconds to Mars, opening. Once a trio of brothers, Chevelle recently ganged up on bassist Joe Loeffler; Pete and Sam Loeffler claimed he had “family obligations” and wouldn’t be touring, and Joe fired back that he’d been axed. No word on whether all three boys will be grounded for fighting upon their return home.

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Saxophonist blows into Sylvania Jazz saxophonist Joseph Vincelli has one thing in mind when he plays live. “The goal is to literally just have people walk away with a smile and say, ‘That’s jazz?’ ” Critics have called Vincelli’s music smooth, funky, pop jazz. “I would say it’s closer to the high-octane end. Now they call it smooth jazz,” he said Saturday during a phone interview from his Dallas home. “It’s smooth, especially when I perform live. It has more upbeat, entertaining VINCELLI qualities. I like to play off the audience.” Vincelli will open for The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman at 6 p.m. July 17 at Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. Tickets are $35 and $45. The sax man noted for his passionate playing has recorded 10 CDs since 1994. Last year he

released a DVD, “Portraits of Joseph Vincelli.” “The DVD has five songs that aren’t on a CD yet — I’ll be playing those as well as some older standards,” he said of the Sylvania show. The native of Eatontown, N.J., started playing sax at age eight. “My parents were really big on having their children learn about music,” Vincelli said. “They allowed each of us to learn an instrument and if we kept up with it for a year, they’d purchase the instrument. I was the only one out of five to do that.” At Berklee College of Music, he added flute to his repertoire. “I also taught myself enough piano to compose and learned some percussion,” he said. Vincelli has published two books, — “The Art of Tone — Understanding Our Love for Music” and “Intimacy With Music.” He just finished a three-volume set, “My Friend, Music.” — Vicki L. Kroll

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For nearly a decade, Seven Nations has been building a fan base with live shows. “It’s the only way to do it for us,” said lead singer Kirk McLeod from his home in Orlando, Fla., last week. “We discovered the festival circuit, which allowed us to make a living, keep touring, and reach a good number of people live without having to rely on radio and television.” The Celtic rock band that averages 200 concerts a year will be at Mickey Finn’s Pub, 602 Lagrange St., at 8:30 p.m. July 21. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. “We’ll be on the road through October and probably through November,” McLeod said. “We’ll try to cover every state. We just got back from Alaska.” The five-member group returned to the Sunshine State last week to finish its new CD, “Thanks for Waiting.” “We just finished mixing it and we’re working on the art now. We hope to have some sort of advanced copies by the time we’re

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Almanac By Elizabeth Hazel

and Horoscope July 14 - July 21, 2005

Notes: Saturn enters Leo on July 16th, Full Moon in Capricorn on July 21st.

Aries (March 21-April 19) Love and passion surround you. This is a fortunate, dynamic period. The 14th-18th are sensational for romance and creative efforts - your instinct for pioneering original ideas is unmatched. Rest as the Full Moon arrives on the 21st.

Libra (September 23-October 22) Anything that can change will change. While many areas of your life reﬂect the glow of fabulous potential, remember old friends and loved ones who’ve been with you for many years, as they may be feeling neglected. The Full Moon tests your self discipline.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Luck and timing can change your life path. Rethink and remake your world through the 17th. New relationships begin through contacts outside of your normal daily territory. Finish paperwork and mail important documents before the Full Moon.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21) Your cup is overflowing. This is a period of great fulfillment in love and prosperity. Your emotional intensity is high on the 15th. After the 18th, select specific tasks and projects that are worthy of your commitment and dedication, and just say “no” to the rest.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) Harmonize your inner duality. Terriﬁc invitations put you in the thick of things over the weekend. Think about what you say before you say it. Weave disparate people or ideas into a comprehensive whole on the 18th. Resolve money issues at the Full Moon.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Turn your ideas into reality. Enjoy a bumper crop of love, adventure, and tantalizing discussions through this period. Emotions are impacted at the deepest level - reﬂect upon the successes and failures that guided you to your current situation.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) You have a deep source of inner strength. The effort you’ve dedicated to goals is producing results worthy of pride; share your successes with loved ones over the weekend. The Full Moon is a reminder to set aside time for your most intimate relationship.

Capricorn (December 22-January 19) Loyalty is earned, not given. Great activity at home and with family members keeps you busy through this period. Sticking with people through past tough times brings a full dividend of love, loyalty, and other beneﬁts as the Full Moon arrives.

Leo (July 23-August 22) The future is a spectrum of possibilities. This fabulous period provides opportunities on many levels through the 18th; creativity, friendship and love ﬂourish. The Full Moon reinforces your need for realistic limits and restraint before making commitments.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18) Abundance and fertility ﬂow to you. Partners, friends, acquaintances, and family are all sources of inspiration and opportunity, but you’ll need to clone yourself to keep up with your appointments! Take time for solitude at the Full Moon to recharge.

Virgo (August 23-September 22) Opinions and attitudes can change. You’re intrigued by those who give their all to their beliefs and causes, but fanaticism can squish romance like a bug. Your moderate approach may help set the tone through the 18th. Watch for health changes around the Full Moon.

Pisces (February 19-March 20) Your mastery of skills brings recognition. Put ideas on paper so your inspirations won’t be forgotten. It’s great being a part of a well-oiled team, and performances are top-notch. Wrap up personal business as the Full Moon arrives.

Elizabeth Hazel is a professional tarotist-astrologer and author. She has been giving tarot-astrology readings at Manos Greek Restaurant every Wednesday night since 1990. She may be contacted at ehazel@buckeye-express.com. (c) 2005

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