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PUBLISHER’S STATEMENT

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LIGHTING THE FUSE

Mayor’s race heats up M-14, 4:30 p.m., Jan. 11, 2009

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here are undoubtedly many surprises and questions left in the 2009 race to be Toledo’s next mayor, not the least of which is the fate of our current executive, Carty Finkbeiner.

Keith Wilkowski’s aggressive and high-profile campaign is drawing out other candidates. Insiders have known for months that former Toledo Fire Chief Mike Bell is considering a run, and he acknowledged that in a Blade article. Bell is popular and has serious support; if he does jump in, it will impact the decisions of a number of candidates.

Jim Moody officially launched his campaign Jan. 13, with a theme of “Moody means business.” His message of accountability and creating an environment to attract business investment is polished and will be well received.

It was interesting to watch Moody respond to questions about his residency raised on Glass City Jungle, by Toledo Free Press contributor Lisa Renee Ward. Moody was quicker to criticize and discount the blog vehicle than he was to address the mesThomas F. POUNDS sage directly through its influential forum.

It is encouraging to see a businessperson like Moody be willing to step up and lead, but if he is going to run as “the business candidate,” he will be better off acting like the businessman he is and less like a knee-jerk politician. We have enough of those in Toledo.

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ou worked hard all day. You come home to be with your family and enjoy some downtime, and just as you settle into dinner, your favorite TV show or time with your kids, the phone rings. It’s an automated message, asking you about delivery of Toledo Free Press. Annoying, right? Those who know how Toledo Free Press conducts business might be surprised at such a tactic. It certainly came as a surprise to us the first time it happened in the fall, and on Jan. 11, it happened again.

We learned about the telemarketing from some of the complaint calls we received — some polite, some irate, all disappointed. These people thought we made those calls, but we did not. The calls apparently were made on behalf of The Blade. Toledo Free Press has never chosen that intrusive method of verifying delivery. We pay independent auditors and verifiers to go into the field and follow up on complaints and requests. If you want to start or stop delivery, call us at (419) 241-1700 and generally give us a week to change your street’s routes.

According to AT&T, the telemarketing number used to make the calls Jan. 11 is not associated in any way with Toledo Free Press; rather, according to AT&T, that number belongs to Block Communications, owner of The Blade. Did The Blade intend to harm the relationship Toledo Free Press has with its readers? If not, why not identify itself in the calls?

Should you receive a call, I encourage you to call The Blade at 1 (800) 245-3317 and let them know that, whether or not you support Toledo Free Press, you do support your right to be treated with honesty, and you do not appreciate such telemarketing conduct. If you wish to block such telemarketing calls, register your phone number at www.donotcall.gov.

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is body settled on the cold January ground, cov- to worry, or was she slightly perturbed at the phone’s siered in a nearly pristine white sheet; if not for the lent bells? Was there a son or daughter whose last words to him were, “Love you, Dad, see you road grime, the fabric could have later”? Or was there a less pleasant, more blended with the unbroken blanket of spiteful exchange, one that can never be snow that started where the asphalt ended taken back; one that will haunt a son or and stretched beyond the horizon. The daughter’s heart for many, many years? cloth that shrouded his head was stained When was the last time he hugged his with faded, brick-red blood, which had children? When was the last time he made frozen and bonded the sheet to his skin love to his wife? Would that last intimacy and hair, plastering it wetly to the bellwarm her after she absorbed the news? shaped details of his facial contours.

How would the family learn of his Breath fogged in and out of the mouths death? What emotions would explode of the people on the scene, but no cloud of chilled air entered or exited the sheet.

Michael S. MILLER from their souls at the news? Grief, shock, pain, loss, fear?

I noted the temperature on my car’s Relief? dashboard; it was just below 20 degrees, and I involunWould there be an empty desk Monday morning or tarily shivered to think how gelid the highway’s shoulder an unfilled spot on an assembly line? must be under his body.

How was his last Christmas, which he did not know I do not, for certain, know the body was a man’s; my glimpse lasted no longer than it will take you to read this would be his last? How was his last birthday? His last paragraph. But the body, which I cannot bring myself vacation? His last meal?

How were a million last moments that sailed by with to call an “it,” male or female, was indisputably dead.

Flesh that moments before had drawn breath, taken in no hint of the rapidly approaching end?

Because the roads were in good condition after food and water, and nourished a mind and soul, was now a cadaver whose only companions were crisply several days of lousy conditions, traffic coming up uniformed Michigan state troopers, rumpled tow-truck on the accident was moving at a fast clip. The backoperators and a television news crew, which kept a re- up to the accident scene forced each car to squeeze spectful distance — as respectful as any entity can be as past the abandoned bodies of the truck and driver one at a time, like drops of liquid in a hospital IV. it hovers with unblinking, electronic vulture’s eyes.

Mercifully, my wife and two sons slept as we passed There was no ambulance on the scene, and I briefly the accident scene, which constricted multiple lanes of wondered if the Michigan state troopers left the body M-14 between Interstate 275 and M-23 near Ann Arbor. in such open view as a cautionary vision for those Jan. 11 was a clear, dry day, no snow or ice, so it was who drove by.

If so, their mission failed. As soon as traffic cleared surreal to see the hulk of a pickup truck on its side, its wheels defunct in the afternoon air, like a rhinoceros un- the scene, cars resumed speeding and dodging, perhaps in a hurry to get to their destination, perhaps in a hurry interested in righting itself.

Intellectually, I recognize the futility of asking for to leave the grim accident scene far behind.

So, there were no instantaneous lessons imparted to whom the bell tolls. But when death, which is usually passive-aggressive in its everyday presence, pulls back the rushing drivers.

But I drove a few miles per hour slower, underthe curtain for one of its occasional garish interruptions of our (my?) ignorance and bliss, the effect is as rattling standing that is better to be home alive and well than to die trying to get there a few minutes early. as a blown tire at 70 mph.

A few minutes ...

In this age of instant information, I could undoubtIf we could give that still body under the sheet a few edly search online for the details of the accident and the fatality, but I’d prefer to not solidify my wandering im- more minutes, what would it ... he ... do? Would those pressions of loss and tragedy, to not take random, wispy minutes melt away with the whisper of each second? questions and give them answers in a shape as tangible Would each tick sound like the slap of a funeral drum or a resounding bell? and unmoving as the form beneath the sheet.

He was a lifeless body under a sheet, frozen to the Was the dead man the truck’s driver or a passenger?

Was anyone else hurt? Was he on his way home or side of the highway. But his sheet shape has risen like a ghost in an oil-paint cartoon to haunt my dreams as heading somewhere?

I struggle to push away the sounds of crunching metal, What caused his car to flip on dry roads?

Did he leave a family at home that was going about exploding glass, surrendering souls, and bells. its business, unaware their loved one was a frozen, indifferent shape under a sheet, being gawked at by passing Michael S. Miller is editor in chief of Toledo Free Press. motorists? Was his wife looking at the clock and starting Contact him at mmiller@toledofreepress.com.

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CONNECTING THE DOTS

Stepping in it

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ast week I was having lunch former city employees. (I should with a client who would com- point out that we Toledoans are monly be described as “out- paying to defend Finkbeiner against this lawsuit. spoken.” He was reAnd we’ll probably calling the manageend up paying for the ment style of former settlement.)

Soviet strongman And then there Joseph Stalin, who are the former Carty during the siege of supporters. People Stalingrad got things who actually forked done by putting unover cash to help get derperforming subthe guy into office. ordinates in front of Tom Schlachter is a firing squad. Stalin the recognized leader got results. But Stalin Jim HARPEN of Take Back Toledo. was a maniac. He didn’t command respect. He in- He donated $225 to Finkbeiner’s 2005 mayoral campaign. Oops. stilled fear.

What does this have to do with Same for Ed Nagle, one of the other 21st century Toledo? Well, nobody principal leaders of the recall initiain the Finkbeiner administration tive: $250 to Carty in October 2005 who “underperforms” by Carty’s that Nagle probably wishes he’d unpredictable standards and dic- spent accessorizing his Harley.

We’re not talking about “career tates dies. They just want to.

Maybe that’s a bit of an overstate- Carty critics.” We’re talking about ment. But it’s interesting how many solid people who know, who’ve former top Finkbeiner administra- worked under, and who’ve tried to tors aren’t satisfied with just leaving work with the mayor, and who are in their jobs and going on with their a position to see how what he’s done lives. They’re out for blood and the has adversely affected our hometown. Carty’s harshest critics are the betterment of Toledo.

On Jan. 12, I went to the kickoff people who know him well.

I’ve written in this space the of the “Take Back Toledo” campaign, whose first task is the recall reasons relatively few Toledoans of Mayor Carty Finkbeiner. I went as know what’s happening on the a media observer, not a participant. I 22nd floor of One Government took an inventory of the people who Center. The Blade has the horses to are leading the charge and those report what’s actually going on, but rarely does (see my column from who are following the leaders.

Brian Schwartz is the petition Sept. 28, 2008). I’m not sure what coordinator of this effort to unseat happens when a Blade reporter gets the mayor. “I graduated with my de- behind the computer after covering gree in Carty in June 2008,” Schwartz a Carty-centric story. Maybe it’s joked, referring to throwing in the amnesia or tiny strokes or strokes towel last summer as Finkbeiner’s of the “delete” button by editors.

Then there’s the television news battered spokesman — battered by Finkbeiner, that is. Schwartz quit media (see my Jan. 4, 2009 column without even having another job “State of the Local Media”) Most of lined up. In Toledo, that’s tanta- us still get the majority of our news from television, and frankly, they mount to personal finance suicide.

Schwartz’ involvement is particu- just don’t dig deep. They barely larly interesting. In his former life as have the resources to dig at all. So Finkbeiner’s mouthpiece, he was no what we get is “he said/she said,” friend of radio station WSPD, where without the barest effort to reveal the whole Take Back Toledo move- who’s telling the truth. ment started. You might remember Given the people who are behind the door-busting shoving match the recall effort, the risk of retribuSchwartz had with WSPD’s Fred tion they’re exposing themselves LeFebvre and Brian Wilson. Today, to, and most notably, their unique they’re comrades in arms. “The up-close and inside view of Finkenemy of my enemy is my friend.” beiner’s performance, one might Perlean Griffin was on hand. reach this conclusion: The mayor’s As the city’s former Affirmative office under Finkbeiner is like a pile Action/Contract Compliance di- of manure. The closer you get, the rector, she had a front-row seat to worse it smells.

Carty’s, um, style. Carty’s style now has him locked in a $3 million law- E-mail columnist Jim Harpen at suit filed by Griffin and two other letters@toledofreepress.com.

JANUARY 18, 2009

THURBER’S THOUGHTS

Should you sign the petitions?

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f you haven’t yet heard, there are two petition initiatives under way in Toledo.

Take Back Toledo is working to gather signatures to recall Mayor Carty Finkbeiner. They have 90 days in which to collect 19,753 signatures to put a recall question on the November ballot.

The Coalition Opposed to Spending and Taxes is working with local activists to put a charter amendment on the ballot that would change how red-light and speed cameras are used in Toledo. They need to gather about 5,000 signatures, but have a longer time in which to do so.

It’s very likely that you, at some point in Maggie the process, will be asked to sign a petition.

Do you?

My recommendation is that you should — but not just because you agree with the position of the backers of these drives.

We have a representative form of government, which means we elect individuals to represent our best interests, and they usually do so.

However, as our founders believed the ultimate power belong to the citizens, procedures were put in place to give voters a say in decisions.

Toledo’s charter and municipal code give citizens the right to respond to decisions of the council and the mayor through a petition process. In many cases, such petitions are the only option voters have to express their choice. In the recall and charter amendment efforts, the goal of the petition is to put the measures on the ballot so that all citizens — not just the elected officials — can have a voice in the decision.

From a personal perspective, when eligible to do so, I’ve signed nominating petitions for Democrats and Republicans. My philosophy on those requests is that any individual willing to run for office, to embark upon a campaign, be subject to the process and to offer voters a

choice deserves the ability to be on the ballot. My support of their access to the ballot does not equate to a decision to vote for them in an election.

I approach issues the same way and have signed petitions to put measures on the ballot that I know I will vote against.

“But Maggie,” you say, “you opposed COSI going on the ballot. Isn’t your position now a contradiction?”

No, it’s not.

COSI was a private enterprise that was seeking a levy of public tax dollars. Until they lobbied legislators in Columbus to write a special rule just for them, they THURBER didn’t even have the legal ability to ask for such funding. My basic core philosophy is that tax dollars should be used to fund the core functions and responsibilities of government — not in providing a source of funding for private organizations, regardless of their purported “public benefit.”

Then, after having the law rewritten, COSI had two chances to get voters to say yes and they failed, so they certainly did not deserve a third chance, regardless of the outcome.

Additionally, the rules for entities wanting money and the rules for citizens wanting to cancel such funding are not the same. A citizen can only put a measure to repeal such funding before the voter once every five years, while entities can go to the voters at every election if they want to. I believe the rules should be the same for both efforts.

In the case of the recall and the charter amendment, the processes are standard procedure, found in most cities and states. They provide citizens with the ability and process to carry out our oversight of government.

By using the methods and provisions detailed in our charter, we send a message to the elected officials that we know our rights and we have the ability to exercise them.

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JANUARY 18, 2009 ■ THURBER CONTINUED FROM A4 Many times, elected officials feel free to make decisions that they know are not popular simply because they do not believe the electorate will do anything about it. By supporting the effort to put issues on the ballot, you send a message to the elected officials that they need to pay attention to your instructions to them or they will face more such campaigns in the future.

When it comes to these specific measures, I hope

OPINION you will sign the petitions so that voters will be given an opportunity to cast a vote for or against them, with the will of the majority determining the outcome. Because Toledo’s charter gives us this ability, we should all support access to the ballot ... and then work for or against the individual measures as we see fit.

Former Lucas County Commissioner Maggie Thurber blogs at http://thurbersthoughts.blogspot.com.

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GUEST COLUMN

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What 2009 offers

n 2009, the Regional Growth worth $5 million to $10 million over Partnership (RGP) sees many three years, among other initiatives.

4. With a new administration opportunities as well as chalexpected to focus lenges. Overall, we bemore on renewable lieve that 2009 will be energies, we anticipate a better year than 2008 obtaining more naand we will see greater tional media coverage economic growth for of regional assets in our region, including the solar industry. greater job creation 5. With an aggresand a more robust resive national margional economy. Outketing plan in place, lined below are some of our thoughts as to Steve WEATHERS supported through the OBCD, RGP will why we believe 2009 will be a more prosperous year, even focus on marketing and promoting our regional capabilities in key inwith many challenges; 1. In these unstable economic dustry clusters to include: transtimes, we can see a rise in risk taking portation/logistics, bioscience and and entrepreneurship as more solar/alternative energy.

6. We will enhance and improve people want to take control of their future. In addition, new tech-based our joint marketing efforts with start-up companies will have an even our primary partners, the Toledotougher time financing their busi- Lucas County Port Authority and nesses so programs like Launch and the Toledo Regional Chamber of Rocket Ventures will become even Commerce.

7. Continued disruption in the more critical as 2009 unfolds.

We also believe that the outlook automotive industry, particularly for business development in the with Jeep Toledo and Dana (largely more traditional areas of economic focused on driveline components development will also be very posi- for trucks), as well as the signifitive, due to the fact that in 2008, we cant sales reductions for both GM saw a 60 percent increase in new and Chrysler products is a concern deals as compared to 2007. The ma- going into 2009.

8. On a brighter note, GM Powjority of these new opportunities were from proactive efforts of RGP’s ertrain and Chrysler are in a better team with site consultants and inves- position to attract additional mantors. We are making more than 200 ufacturing work from other less contacts per month with site consul- competitive facilities due to their highly efficient and productive tants around the country.

Heading into 2009, we have work forces. GM Powertrain and approximately 100 projects in our Chrysler received national honors pipeline. Our highest ranking for as the most productive automoa potential close goes to 16 of these tive manufacturing facilities in the opportunities, which could result in United States.

9. Clean and alternative energy more than 3,000 new jobs for our region, as well as $440 million in technology sectors are the fastest growing industry sectors at the new capital investment.

2. As Ohio pulls $7.3 billion out present time, and Toledo has disof the budget there will be a trickle- tinct competitive advantages to down effect. Redundant programs grow in this area.

10. New entrepreneurial techand services will be critically reviewed. Partnerships and collabora- based start-ups will have an impact tions between organizations will be on our regional economy. Rocket encouraged so the level of service Ventures and the Launch program started up some 40 new tech-based can remain the same.

3. By building on our strengths, companies in 2008. With ODOD and forging partnerships and con- private investment commitments, tinuing to take realistic stock of early-stage start-up companies have a our assets, we will see more dol- great opportunity to receive funding lars coming to this region. RGP is and management support from leading an effort on two proposals Rocket Ventures and Launch. This is worth $20 million for the port and especially critical for 2009, as many airport under the Job Stimulus other traditional sources of capital Package. RGP has also submitted have limited interest or capacity in proposals to the Ohio Business De- funding start-up ventures. velopment Coalition (OBDC) for grants to support our Editorial Mar- Steve Weathers is President and CEO keting, Internship Network Program of the Regional Growth Partnership.

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INAUGURATION2009 Local leaders offer their thoughts on historic event Toledo Free Press asked local leaders for their perspective on the Jan. 20 inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama.

Tom Waniewski, Toledo City Council I’ve been to two inaugurations, and no matter which party you lean toward, the historical nature of transitioning government is an empirical rush that defies description. Aside from the fact that it is real-time history, it is also an opportunity — if only for a brief day or two — to assign a face to a promise. The face of the president-elect reminds us as voting Americans that we WANIEWSKI play by the rules and respect those rules for electing our leaders.

George Sarantou, Toledo City Council On Jan. 20, 2009, Barack Obama will be inaugurated as our 44th president of the United States, which will be a momentous occasion due to the fact that he is the first black elected to the presidency. This year, we will also celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, and what makes these two events so significant is that both men are citizens of Illinois, and both are SARANTOU noted in our history as leaders who sought to unite our country.

As I watch President-elect Obama take the oath of office, I will be thinking of two great Americans: Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr., who accomplished so much for the equality of all Americans. Our nation is a beacon of freedom that the entire world can admire.

Ben Konop, Lucas County Commissioner Of the many inspiring stories surrounding this historic inauguration, one in particular stands out.

Barack Obama’s mother-in-law, Marian Robinson, will be moving into the White House with the Obama family on Jan. 20. Inviting his motherin-law to live with him certainly demonstrates that President-elect Obama is a man of great tolerance and humility (just kidding, all you loving mother-in-laws).

KONOP That Robinson, three generations removed from slavery, will now make her home in the most powerful house in America speaks to the better instincts of our great democracy. Robinson, a working-class woman who raised a family on Chicago’s gritty South Side, may not get a lot of attention on Inauguration Day, and there are certainly more pressing issues as we deal with our economy. But knowing Robinson will move into the White House offers a small measure of comfort that the American Dream, no matter how strained and stressed, perseveres.

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William L. Pierce, Director of Admissions Technology, UT This election represents what America is all about: opportunity. Our country has come a long way to elect its first black president, and it is a testament to the American people for the progress that has been made over many years. Beyond ethnicity, this election has created unity amongst people from all walks of life and has served to energize our nation and restore confidence in our electoral system. While there is much work to be done to rectify our PIERCE financial system and our global relationships, I am confident in the direction that President -elect Obama and his team will lead us over the next several years. His vision for education coupled with the new UT Guarantee scholarship will help to create more access to higher education for all students, particularly in this region.

Willie Williams, Unit Director, South Toledo Boys & Girls Clubs It means what I’ve already known; becoming president of the United States is not outside of anyone’s reach. It means succeeding when everyone else doesn’t believe in you. It means determination, persistence, going the distance. It means if I can dream it, I can achieve it. It means believing. It means taking a stand in what you believe in. It means inspiring others to believe in themselves and not letting anyone tell you what you can not do.

Pete Gerken, Lucas County Commissioner On March 7, 1965, more than 600 civil rights activists, including now-Congressman John Lewis, marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., simply to secure the right to vote for all Americans.

These brave leaders knew they would be met with hostility, but they marched anyway.

When Selma police officers tried to block their path, they kept marching. When the ensuing violence finally turned them back, King came to Selma, and they marched again.

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They did this because of their unwavering belief that, in America, all people are created equal. And because of their work, we got the Voting Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act and now the first black American as president. As Barack Obama becomes our 44th president, let’s not forget to reflect on the struggles of so many who came before him.

Joe McNamara, Toledo City Council The inauguration of Barack Obama begins the change Toledo and the country needs to see. Our nation’s energy policy promotes economic instability. But the Obama transition team has announced a bold, new vision for promoting energy independence, transforming our economy and creating millions of green jobs. The City of Toledo is perfectly positioned to partner with Obama’s administration to implement these changes.

First of all, UT has proven itself to be a center of innovation for renewable energy technology. McNAMARA Toledo’s highly skilled work force and mastery over glass has led to the successful start-up and growth of multiple solar-panel manufacturers. With the promise of a national emphasis on renewable energy, technologies designed and manufactured in Toledo could begin powering the nation.

Shawna Woody, Director of Program Operations, Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo I watched the returns alone. Perhaps I was a bit selfish not to share such a monumental event, but I didn’t want to miss a thing. I didn’t want any distractions. I prepared myself so that I could remember that moment on that day in history. I knew in my heart that I was watching history unfold. There is joy when I think about that moment, our past, our present, our future, our president. Not only does Barack Obama have the intellect and skills to run the country, but he has the personality, drive and spirit to bring countries together. He creates electricity — a vibe of optimism, hope and change ... that we can really believe in.

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It is not a coincidence that I speak with children whose dreams have now been modified to include leadership roles. It is a direct effect of a true man of God, leader, husband and father.

Lee Russell, Adjunct Professor, Owens Community College “They said this day would never come — change has come to America!”

These words spoken by President-elect Obama on election night were the most profound moment, and it best describes my feeling. I believed it would happen someday, but I never thought it would be in my lifetime.

I always told my children, and now my grandchildren, that all things are possible. Now they RUSSELL can see it for themselves. This country, but more importantly, the world, is ready for our global communities to work together to make life better for all people. Even though we all know we have work to do, with President-elect Obama’s leadership and a newly inspired hope, “We can do it.”

Bettina C. Shuford, Ph.D., Associate Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Bowling Green State University I wholeheartedly support many of Obama’s views on health care, education, human rights issues and the economy. I believe he can provide the change that is needed in this country and will continue to be a voice of the people throughout his presidency. Although he has surrounded himself with individuals who have impeccable credentials and a proven track record of success in their fields, it will take all of us to turn the economy around. Obama has the skill set and temperament to rally us toward the change we need. I am very hopeful for what SHUFORD his election will do for human relations in this country, particularly as it relates to race relations. The fulfillment of Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream is beginning to ring true.

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A8 ■ TOLEDO FREE PRESS ■ COMMENTS CONTINUED FROM A7 Tina Skeldon Wozniak, Lucas County Commissioner The inauguration of Barack Obama will be an inspiring moment for our country. His election has shifted our course, providing hope for a stronger economy, cleaner energy and peace at home and abroad.

This inauguration offers us all an SKELDON opportunity to unite WOZNIAK together for change, moving beyond the mistakes of the past and toward a better future for all. There are mounting challenges that await his presidency, but I am optimistic that with his vision and ability to bring people together, we will overcome the obstacles that face this great country.

From his calm and steady demeanor to his energetic children and his strong, beautiful wife, everything about this president and his family is exactly what this country needs during these uncertain times.

This is not the first or last inauguration, but never before has someone so clearly been the right man for the right moment in our country.

Wilma D. Brown, Toledo City Council The inauguration means that people are now being judged and accepted for their knowledge, experience, views and values instead of their skin color.

As an elected official, I have experienced more than 22 years of being judged because of BROWN my skin color and/or because I am a female, not because I had commitment and outstanding people skills and a willingness to stay focused until the job was done.

Barack Obama stayed calm and remained focused on government, not race and scare tactics. He did not try to use race as a focus for his campaign, even though he was the object of a smear campaign by the right (and even the left) during his campaign. I am very proud that Obama will be the first black to become president of the United States of America, but I am also proud of the fact that he is focused on the middle class of Americans, not just the wealthy.

D. Michael Collins, Toledo City Council The experience of hope embraces my thoughts as it relates to my expressions from election eve, November 2008. I was both pleased and inspired when I saw the physical and verbal expressions as a result of individuals sharing their respective

visions for the future of our great nation. I strongly feel that we as a nation, as well as a member of a global community, must lead to the future with a sense of belief that our current economic conditions will pass, and we as a nation will be stronger because COLLINS of the experiences.

The inauguration of Presidentelect Obama to lead our great nation demonstrates how far we as a people have moved to the dreams of Martin Luther King, Jr., John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy.

Teresa Fedor, Ohio Senator The American dream is real.

This historic inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama validates the belief that through hard work, determination and intelligence, any American can grow up and become the president of the United States.

It means that Martin Luther King Jr. was right.

Americans voted for our president based not on the color of his skin, but on the content of his character. Racial barriers have been broken and hope for a better future has been renewed. In FEDOR America, change is possible.

President-elect Obama’s inauguration represents the start of the journey to get millions of Americans back to work and to see more labels stamped with “Made in America.”

He understands people need good jobs, quality education, affordable health care and retirement security to live their American dream.

His vision reflects our founding fathers principle of “We the people.”

His inauguration signifies the unique compact that exists between America’s citizens and her elected leaders.

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Toledo Community Foundation helps prepare report for Obama From Staff Reports The Toledo Community Foundation was involved with four other community foundations in Pennsylvania and Ohio to prepare a report for President-elect Barack Obama. The report reveals that the two states need an additional $3.3 billion in funding over the two years to safeguard their social services safety nets, according to a press release.

The report, “The Recession’s Impact on the Safety Net in Ohio and Pennsylvania,” was delivered to Obama’s transition team and members of Congress.

Senior executives of five community foundations that collaborated on the report — in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo — will convene in Washington, D.C., later this month for further discussions to support their call for action, the press release stated.

Keith Burwell, President and CEO of the Toledo Community Foundation, said the report carries a timely message for Obama.

“The most important aspect for why we came together for the report

is that we’re a bellwether for the nation, we were for the election, and we will be for economy,” he said.

“Giving assistance to financial companies and the Big Three is good to repair the crisis from the top down, but we’re trying to remind the BURWELL new administration that the problems also have to be approached from the bottom up, and those two ideas are not diametrically opposed to one another.”

Burwell said in Toledo alone, “social safety net” costs for such things as food stamps and food pantries could exceed $61 million in 2009.

“The results of our study are deeply worrying and underscore the acute levels of hardship and human suffering that are being felt in our communities as the direct result of the economic crisis,” said Grant Oliphant, president and CEO of The Pittsburgh Foundation, in a statement. “We understand the need to bail out financial institutions and businesses, but we

also need to focus on those who have lost their jobs, people who are hungry and cold and families who are losing their homes.”

The press release stated that the 28page report is the result of a two-month study of the effects of the OLIPHANT steep economic downturn in Pennsylvania and Ohio, where nonprofit organizations are struggling to meet a surge in demand for human services support from families and individuals, many of whom are seeking charitable help for the first time.

In its findings, the report says that $3.3 billion in supplemental funding is needed by the two states for 2009 and 2010, of which $1.61 billion in Pennsylvania and $1.69 billion in Ohio would be directed to public agencies and community-based nonprofits to enable them to adequately respond to the increased demand for basic safety net services by new users.

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mately $80.3 million in Pennsylvania and $84.6 million in Ohio that the report says is needed to support local community-based nonprofit organizations, such as food banks and transportation assistance agencies, the press release said.

The Pittsburgh Foundation began work on the report with Pittsburgh consulting firm, Dewey & Kaye, following a meeting of the local region’s nonprofits in November, according to the press release.

The study was extended to include input from other key community foundations in Pennsylvania and Ohio to provide a “real-time snapshot” of the plight of communities that are in close proximity and share similar social and economic demographics.

The report details a significant upsurge in demand for basic needs assistance since 2007, especially in the areas of food, housing, utilities, transportation and child care.

Food banks reported escalating first-time users of their services with increases of between 9 percent and 46 percent across the five city regions, according to the press release.

Owens to host inaugural activities Owens Community College student groups are inviting fellow students, as well as area residents, to join in celebrating Inauguration Day with a series of community events on Jan. 20.

All Inauguration Day activities are free and will occur on the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses.

Beginning at 10 a.m. Jan. 20, Owens’ Black Student Union, Student Government and Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society groups will serve as hosts to a patriotic-themed “Inauguration Day Watch Party” in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the day’s inaugural festivities via an oversized movie screen.

Many more events are planned around the day. For more information about the Inauguration Day activities, call (567) 661-7583.

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“Strength to Lead, Courage to Love” will be the theme of this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Celebration, which will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19 in Savage Arena on The University of Toledo’s Main Campus.

Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner and UT President Dr. Lloyd Jacobs are scheduled to speak. There will be a parade of nations from Toledo Sister Cities International, and a processional of youth, student, business and union leaders, as well as clergy members, educational representatives, elected officials, social service agencies and community organizations.

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School of Dance. The UT Student African-American Brotherhood will deliver presentations of the civil rights leader’s speeches and offer reflections on his teachings.

A video tribute to King also will be shown.

In addition, special recognition will be given to members of the U.S. military forces. Immediately following the program, a community luncheon will be held in the west lobby of Savage Arena.

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Moody runs for mayor Toledo businessman Jim Moody announced Jan. 13 that he will seek the office of mayor of Toledo.

“Over the next few months you will hear lots of talk about economic development and jobs .... and rightfully so,” he said at a news conference. “But let’s set the record straight right from the start.

G ove r n m e nt cannot create jobs without MOODY costing taxpayers more money. The only jobs government can create are government jobs ... jobs paid for by you ... like police, fire, refuse and others.”

Moody said he plans to open at least three area campaign headquarters and has established a Web site at http://moodyformayor.com.

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“Dora the Explorer Live!” will be at the Stranahan Theater on Feb. 3 and 4. Five clues are scattered throughout this week’s Toledo Free Press, and can be found at the Web site www. toledofreepress.com.

Families are encouraged to bring the hunt to The Town Center at Levis Commons and answer the clues between Jan. 19 and 29.

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Mayor Carty Finkbeiner and Blade Publisher John Robinson Block rallied tenants of the United Way building at a Jan. 9 meeting to talk about saving the structure.

Debbie Conklin, director of the Toledo Lucas County Homeless Board, attended the meeting, which was called by Finkbeiner. Tenants were told by Peter Douglas, president of The Douglas Company, and Bruce Rumpf, president and CEO of Job1USA, about plans to save the United Way building, which the United Way board had rejected, she said.

“They shared their desire to save the building and persuade United Way to stay in it,” Conklin said.

Also at the meeting, Block spoke via speakerphone to the tenants, according to Conklin.

Block shared his feelings about Downtown renovation and not demolishing significant buildings, Conklin said.

An attempt to reach Block was unsuccessful.

Finkbeiner spokesman Jason Webber said he believed the meeting was held to discuss alternatives to the proposal of demolishing the building.

The United Way is moving forward with its plans to construct a new building near the current one at One Stranahan, according to Bill Kitson, president and CEO of United Way. The longer United Way stays in the building, the more money the community loses, he said.

Conklin said the meeting was called because the mayor and those who spoke at the meeting want to save the building and would like to see United Way as the anchor tenant. Conklin said some tenants may have thought Finkbeiner and those who spoke at the meeting were trying to rally forces against United Way, but that was not how she took it.

“None of us want to be in the middle,” she said.

The mayor reportedly asked tenants to stay in the building until at least March 31. Kitson said United Way will close and vacate the structure by Labor Day if the building construction proceeds on time. He said he does not know the significance of March 31.

Kitson confirmed United Way received a proposal in the fall from The Douglas Company to renovate two floors of its current building. It was rejected by several committees and the United Way board.

Rumpf said Jan. 15 that he got involved in seeking an alternative to demolishing the United Way building because he is a community activist and a lifelong Toledoan.

Rumpf said the mayor called the meeting for Jan. 9 to be helpful to the tenants, who are “in a tough spot.” They might hesitate to speak out against tearing down the building for fear of losing United Way funding, he said.

“That is ridiculous,” Kitson said Jan. 15. “Our volunteers who decide funding take their work very seriously. To think what an agency says about bricks and mortar would affect that is absolutely ridiculous. Kitson said many of the tenants of the United Way building do not receive money from the agency, but all were offered funds to help

them seek new quarters.

Under The Douglas Company plan, the building renovation would have cost $2 million, but it did not include redoing the heating and cooling system, roof work and other add-ons that would have pushed the project cost to $6 million, according to Kitson. The Douglas plan called for renovating the basement and first floor, and leaving the other floors unoccupied and not repaired. United Way’s new building is set to cost $5 million.

“It was not financially viable; it did not talk about the long-term solution,” Kitson said. “It basically renovated two floors and left four empty floors on top of us that at some point you were going to have to deal with, and that was the problem.

“We were disappointed because the meeting [fall] I left was about a developer redoing it and United Way renting.” Kitson said he doesn’t know how it ended up being “one more proposal for United Way to renovate a building.”

Rumpf said The Douglas Company “wasted time and money on working on an alternative plan.” Kitson should have been upfront that “the train had left the station,” that the organization “never intended to consider alternatives” and wanted to go ahead with leveling the building and constructing a new structure.

Conklin said even if two floors of the building were renovated, her agency would have to leave because it is located above those floors. She said it would be no problem for her agency to move, but it will be a hardship for some tenants. Conklin would like to see the building saved.

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Columbia Gas of Ohio announced its Toledo operations will be based at 3222 West Central Ave. The move was announced at a news conference by Columbia Gas of Ohio President Jack Partridge and Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner.

“For more than 60 years, Columbia Gas has done more than simply provide the safe, reliable delivery of natural gas,” said Partridge. “We have become a pillar of this community, and I’m excited to announce that we will continue to be a part of Toledo.”

The West Central Avenue facility will house approximately 35 full-time employees. The move was necessitated by a voluntary environmental study of its former location, 333 South Erie St., due to the operation of the Toledo Gas Light & Coke Company from 1887 to 1918.

Columbia Gas has completed extensive sampling on its property as well as adjacent properties, and the results indicate that although coal tar residues are found at certain locations, employees and the community are not at risk.

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A special one-day event on Feb. 14 is aiming to help area business owners recession-proof.

“Recession-Proofing Your Business: Local Resources to the Rescue” will be presented by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and Toledo Lucas County Public Library.

Small business owners could be facing the toughest challenges of their careers in 2009, according to the organizers of the event. The purpose is to provide them with information and resources to help them overcome those business challenges and survive the year.

“The chamber is helping to prepare our members and other businesses for what to expect in the recession economy this year,” said Mark V’Soske, president of the chamber of commerce.

The event is open to all business owners at no cost and is limited only by the 250-seat capacity of the McMaster Family Center at the main library where it will take place.

The day will begin with registration at 9 a.m., followed by a panel discussion on “How to Recession-Proof Your Business,” at 9:15 a.m. A series of rotating breakout sessions with local professionals will start at 10:15 a.m.

The breakout sessions will include professionals from the accounting, banking and financial, insurance, legal, real estate and human resources fields. Attendees can choose which breakout session to attend.

“It’s a one-morning, all-inclusive event open to all businesses in Lucas County. We picked a Saturday to make it accessible to more business people,” said Bill Wersell, director of

SBDC, which makes its home in the Toledo chamber’s offices.

Derick Gant, a financial planner and president of Gant Investment Advisors in Toledo, will serve as one of four local professional experts for the panel discussion. They will discuss building a company in the current economy, human resources and other services available to local businesses.

“All local resources in the county on a variety of issues will be made available in one place,” Wersell said.

“More than 30 agencies, both public and private, will be there.”

Reservations should be made for the formal program, but the exhibit area will be open to anyone interested, he said.

The event will feature presentations on work force development

by The Source and Owens Community College.

“Business owners need to know what some of the best practices are to stay competitive and profitable,” Wersell said.

Reservations can be made by calling Christine Bailey at (419) 243-8191 or by e-mail at christine. bailey@toledochamber.com.

More help SBDC is also planning a 10-session training program for C-level professionals like CEO, COO and CFO positions at local companies.

Each session would focus on a different topic with an expert speaker leading it.

Jim Weber, a local CPA and president of the Toledo chamber’s board of directors, was the catalyst for offering this type of training. Wersell said the program is being planned to start in the late winter or early spring.

“It will be a non-competitive and non-sales environment and we’re looking for a wide diversification of

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business types to participate,” Wersell said.

SBDC is hosting a business revival lecture series from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 9 to 13 in the chamber’s board room. The sessions will cost $25 each or all five for $100.

The topics to be addressed include verbal and nonverbal communications, market analysis and research, business marketing and strategy development. Any C-level professionals interested in attending the sessions should contact SBDC at (419) 243-8191.

Quick Books intermediate training sessions will be conducted at The Source on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning Feb. 18.

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MCBAP is offering a growth venture series of Fast Trac programming with Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneurial Curriculum that began Jan. 13. The program is designed to provide educational and training opportunities for minority-, womenand veteran-owned businesses.

The SBDC offers regular counseling and development services to help businesses learn how to operate in tough economic times. It is working with local utility companies, banks and other providers to resolve any issues with local businesses, according to Michael Wholihan, Jr., an SBDC consultant in the Toledo office.

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In the summer, the head of maintenance for the Rossford High School examined the roof of the press box and determined it was in dire need of replacement. He contacted Nordmann Roofing Co., who replaced the field house roof several years ago.

Now in its 10th year, Firestone Community Service Program awards purchase credits for charitable roofing projects to Firestonelicensed contractors who are Inner Circle of Quality Award winners or Firestone Partners in Quality, programs that recognize contractors for their commitment to long-term roof performance. Nordmann Roofing Co. was one of 154 contractors in the United States to earn the Firestone Partner in Quality Award in 2008.

Melting Pot raises funds for St. Jude The Melting Pot of Toledo raised $4,255 in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the fifth annual Thanks and Giving campaign.

The Melting Pot of Toledo donated $1 to St. Jude for every purchase of a four-course “Big Night Out” dinner from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31.

The restaurant also gave a Fondue for the Kids card, offering $20 off a $50 purchase, to guests who donated $10 or more.

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Big arena, small problem Matt Sussman on one tiny imperfection at Savage Arena, Page A20

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t’s a crutch quote coaches like to lean on during postgame press conferences. “Our opponent didn’t win the game; our team lost it.” At the moment, the women’s basketball programs at Boston College and Seton Hall are leaning like Pisa. I realize the Rockets have not played the Eagles or Pirates this season; however, ToRyan ledo head coach Tricia Cullop stole the win in the recruiting game last summer.

“Hey Naama, I got you vegetable lasagna for tomorrow’s game,” said Toledo assistant media relations director Brian DeBenedictis.

Rockets’ freshman point guard Naama Shafir smiled and thanked him. Her kosher diet is part of the package. It’s also part of the reason schools like BC and SH passed on the highly touted player from Israel.

“Their loss is our gain,” head coach Cullop said.

Shafir is believed to be the only Orthodox Jew playing Division I women’s college basketball. Her religion comes with restrictions.

This includes the Shabbat, a period of time from Friday sundown until Saturday sundown. The day of rest

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includes no use of automobiles, cell phones and fasting although, playing a basketball game is allowed.

According to Shafir, it was this aspect of her life that forced Boston College and Seton Hall to look elsewhere because they couldn’t work around her religion’s rules. When they passed, and in need of FOWLER a backup point guard, coach Cullop swooped in.

“In talking to her, it seemed like a very small price to pay for a great player,” Cullop said.

Shafir’s athletic achievements at only 18 years old are astounding.

She has already been honored by playing for the 16-under and 18under Israeli national basketball teams. Growing up with eight other siblings, Shafir found her niche and is parlaying her abilities into a college education.

“I loved sports all the time,” Shafir said, four months into mastering the English language. “I played with the boys until eighth grade. I love it.”

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UT HELPS NAAMA SHAFIR WORK HER ORTHODOX JEWISH BELIEFS INTO HER BASKETBALL ROUTINE.

This Week’s SONIC High School Athletes of the Week Chad Lewis, Senior, Swanton High School

Katherine Jamieson, Junior, Ottawa Hills High School

Chad is a senior and a member of the Swanton boys varsity basketball team. He helped lead Swanton to a 48-45 win against Liberty Benton with 21 points and 12 rebounds. He is averaging 11.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Last year as a junior, he was named to the Second Team all NWOAL and First Team District 7. He plans on attending college and working toward his physical therapy degree and continuing his basketball career.

Sonic congratulates Chad Lewis and the Swanton Bulldogs for their outstanding performance.

Katherine is a junior and a member of the Ottawa Hills girls varsity basketball team. She helped lead Ottawa Hills to a 53-37 win against Woodmore with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 5 steals. She is averaging 10.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. She is also a member of the track team and has a 3.8 GPA. Sonic congratulates Katherine Jamieson and the Ottawa Hills Green Bears for their outstanding performance.

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■ FOWLER CONTINUED FROM A18 Shafir explained that many Israeli girls don’t grow up playing sports, so her adolescent athletic adversaries and teammates were Israeli boys.

“I think I play now [in college] because I played with the boys all my life,” Shafir said. “So it’s made me better.”

Shafir’s transition to her new surroundings was extremely challenging following her summer schedule with the Israeli national team. She arrived at UT in September, nearly two weeks after classes began.

“The first month was very hard,” Shafir said. “My dad came with me the first two weeks. He helped me find kosher meals and a bank and a cell phone and stuff like that.”

Shafir admits the distance between Toledo and her home, a hemisphere away in Hoshaya, Israel, continues to be the toughest part of adapting to her new life in Toledo.

“It’s hard because it’s far from home and it’s hard because I’m a little different, you know because of my religion.”

Religion plays a huge role in the chaos three hours south of Shafir’s hometown.

The war between Israel and Gaza directly impacts her life.

Ridley Johnson Senior, Guard

“It’s scary,” Shafir said. “I don’t know what’s happening over there.

I try to know what’s going on. I know people from my town that right now are in the army that are in Gaza. It’s scary.”

Despite the distraction, Shafir has emerged as a true team leader for the Rockets this season.

Through the first 15 games, the true freshman currently leads the team in scoring, averaging nearly 13 points a game.

“Her skills were superior to what a normal incoming freshman has,” Cullop said, noting her humble demeanor will help her grow as a player.

“I think what makes her such a great player is that she doesn’t have that cocky chip on her shoulder, where she thinks she’s already arrived,” Cullop said.

Shafir has achieved so much in her first 18 years, I had to ask what her basketball future holds.

“I don’t think so much about the future,” Shafir said. “I try to focus on what’s going on right now.”

Look who’s leaning now.

Ryan Fowler is the weekend sports anchor at NBC 24. He can be reached at bgsualum03@hotmail.com.

Tyrone Kent Senior, Guard

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FUTON REPORT

Armrests cause little problem in UT’s big Savage Arena

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t’s probably one of those cases knock the bottle off its mortal coil.

And then it hit me like a ton of where the left brain forgets to tell the right brain what it is UT free-throw bricks: This strugdoing. Hey, every company experi- gling team is a lot like this armrest.

Maybe I’m looking too ences brain flatulence. much into a simple In this case, it seems item, like the creepy the builders of Savage guy from “American Arena and the person Beauty” who filmed in charge of ordering the bag blowing in concessions weren’t on the wind, but think the same page. about it. This team is, In the lower bowl of to put it boldly, horthe arena, all the seats rible. They have talent have these spiffy new armrests with built-in Matt SUSSMAN and a bright future, as signified by first-year cup holders. (Believe me, if anyone appreciates a good armrest, head coach Gene Cross, but their it’s someone whose blog is called the record stinks and, sadly, they have a Futon Report.) They’re sturdy, handy lot of seniors on the team: Jonathan and retractable if they get in one’s Amos, Tyrone Kent, Anthony Byrd way. But here’s the problem. Many of and Ridley Johnson.

They are good players, much like the concession booths sell only 20ounce plastic pop bottles. As it turns 20-ounce pop bottles are a wise inout, the bottle ... well, it doesn’t really vestment for the thirsty basketball fit. Hey, they can’t think of every- fans, but the university wanted a new thing. They sort of had a scoreboard coach with a promising future. UT also wanted a new basketball arena. and suites on their priority list.

I’ve seen some fans purchase And the collateral damage appears to paper cups from within Savage, be that those four seniors just don’t which is probably how God intended quite fit in the new system.

While all four seniors have Rockets fans to best utilize their armrests. They’ll soon realize — hi, started many times this year, their UT department of athletics — that individual results have ranged from the plastic bottles are a bad idea and good games to poor performances switch over fully to cups. But as are and the record reflects that. While most endeavors, ironing out the little it would be nice to see a team win more than two of its first 15 games, bugs take time. (Exception: Vista) If you position the bottle just Cross wasn’t hired to win this year. If right, it almost fits. But it’s very sen- UT wanted the best chance at a MAC sitive, and there’s no certainty that championship in 2009, it would an accidental elbow bump won’t have kept Stan Joplin. Looking at

the roster, the number of seniors on the team for the 2009-10 season will equal the number of sports trophies I won as a youngster that don’t have “honorable participant” engraved on them: zero.

To say Cross has a young team

next season will be understating the situation. He will be working with stem cells. Now, the honorable UT coach will probably tell you that he wants to win this year, but with turnovers and a team free-throw percentage hovering around 60 per-

cent, it’s going to take a lot of luck.

Cross’ rosier outlook is this team in future seasons, especially if he can have someone look at the armrests.

Matt Sussman’s blog is now posted at www.toledofreepress.com.

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Forget the grim industry forecast. The North American International Auto Show remains the nation’s preeminent automotive celebration, and the outlook is decidedly upbeat.

More than 20 of the world’s automakers premiered nearly 50 new vehicles, with a surprising new design direction prevailing throughout.

The theme for 2009 appears to be “Runs on Batteries.” While last year’s show presented a variety of powertrains (gas/electric/diesel/fuel cell/ hybrid combinations to name a few), this year’s show floor is dominated by a single design theme.

With few exceptions, domestic automakers have embraced electric-driven vehicles with an average range of 40 miles (the determined maximum commute of the average American consumer), and equipped with gas-powered generators that extend that range by charging a bank of lithium-ion batteries. Designed to operate mainly in zero emissions mode, these vehicles can be easily recharged from a common household electrical outlet.

Chrysler leads the charge with no less than five new electric vehicles.

Unveiled at an advance showing in September, the Chrysler Minivan EV, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited EV and the Lotus-based Dodge Circuit sports car EV received only face-lifts before appearing in the Motor City.

Chrysler President Jim Press introduced a fourth electric vehicle, the Jeep Patriot EV, and then it was up to CEO Bob Nardelli for the main event, the premiere of the new Chrysler 200C EV. Nardelli called the 200C “a comingout party for what Chrysler is going to be.”

Based on the company’s rearwheel-drive platform, the 200C features current Chrysler styling elements with modern industry treatments, resulting in one of the most attractive new Chrysler products since the Challenger concept. Although presented in concept form, Chrysler execs promised at least one of these vehicles reaching production for the coming year.

In the in-car electronics arena, Chrysler’s “Connectivity” touts some unique features like a “teen setting” that alerts parents to erratic driving, provides instant GPS location and even allows for a connection to city street cameras.

During bailout talks, Ford claimed it could remain solvent through 2009 without assistance, and now seems poised to capture market share.

Ford’s redesigned F150 captured the North American Truck of the Year award for the third time and features such innovative options as a tool locator system that allows the driver to tag equipment so it’s not left behind.

The new Shelby GT500, introduced by none other than Carroll Shelby himself and based on the boldly restyled second generation of the 2005 version, produces an incredible 540 horsepower. All Mustang models are offered with a variety of factory options to personalize each car to customer tastes.

The Ford Fiesta (introduced last year in concept form as the “Verve”) took the stage briefly during Ford’s press conference and may be best represented by the predicted numbers — 40 miles per gallon and starting at $14,000.

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The current edition of the Taurus has evolved into a somewhat bland and underpowered vehicle, with sales numbers to match.

The 2010 Taurus blends European design with signature Ford styling cues and, judging by crowd response, should restore some of

Ford’s former sales glory in the fullsize segment.

Like the rest of the Big Three, Ford’s commitment to electric vehicles looms large. Ford promises four affordable battery-electric vehicles by 2012, including a Focus-sized sedan with a range of 100 miles, based on current platforms. For those who prefer gasoline power, Ford’s “EcoBoost” engine utilizes turbocharged power

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The much-heralded CTS Coupe revealed last year is followed in 2009 by another showstopping derivative, the Cadillac Converj concept.

Based on the Chevy Volt’s electric drivetrain (now designated as Voltec), the Converj is designed to

to achieve 20 percent more fuel efficiency and 15 percent lower CO2 emissions and will be available in all models.

General Motors may be suffering most from the current state of the economy, but its Cadillac brand is the one that’s getting it.

Cadillac’s CTS scored a direct hit in the elusive luxury/sport category and has followed with a number of variants.

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appeal primarily on visual style, and it succeeds nicely.

Pared down and infused with high-tech artistry, the 2009 North American International Auto Show is a history-making event, marking an abrupt change in direction for the American auto industry.

The 2009 North American International Auto Show is open to the public from Jan. 17 to 25 at Cobo Center, One Washington Blvd., Detroit.

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BARRON MEADE IS A PRINCIPAL ORGANIZER OF THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW.

Detroit auto leader says the worst is over

By Mike Roth SPECIAL TO TOLEDO FREE PRESS news@toledofreepress.com

Barron Meade is one of the principal organizers of the 2009 North American International Auto Show, the president of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association and has already been tapped to chair the 2010 Detroit show. Barron spoke with Toledo Free Press during the show’s press preview to discuss the current state of the automotive industry.

Toledo Free Press: Based on what we’ve seen over the past year, what trends in the industry do you think will carry over into the future?

Barron Meade: Obviously, the green theme is the predominant theme of the show this year. It’s something that’s going to be with us as technologies evolve and we attempt to solve some of the mobility problems we’re faced with. These technologies will continue to grow as they are honed by the manufacturers.

TFP: What about the new clean diesel technology popular in Europe?

BM: I feel that diesel is going to continue to have problems in this market, even though it’s very good technology. It’s just a case of marketplace acceptance. American’s perception of diesel remains negative, making it a tough sell in this country.

TFP: This has been a very rough year for the industry. Do you see light at the end of the tunnel?

BM: Absolutely. You know, after the forest fire, there’s fertile ground, and that’s where the industry is now.

With the advance in breakthrough technology that we’re experiencing, we should have no problem getting through the tough times.

TFP: Now that foreign automakers are admitting that they, too, had it rough, do you think it absolves American companies from some of the blame they have shouldered?

BM: Certainly. We know now that the pain is universal around the globe, and everyone is reassessing, but I think what it does is, it really brings to the forefront for the remaining North American manufacturers how essential profitability is, and the importance of being fiscally responsible.

That is something that the industry can never get away from.

TFP: At this point, have we seen the worst, or can we expect further cuts in American jobs?

BM: No, I think we’ve already seen the worst. Everyone is predicting that the second half of 2009 will be a time of recovery, and the scrap page rate alone is 12 million units. I believe that what we’ve experienced lately has been the floor.

TFP: The North American International Auto Show has always been one of the premiere industry events?

Will it stay that way?

BM: Oh, absolutely. The industry and the auto show has always been my passion. We’ve delivered a lot of good press this year and that’s really the goal of the show, to gather the worldwide media and give the manufacturers the biggest value in getting their message out. It’s my job to see that that doesn’t change anytime soon.

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GUIDE TO DINING OUT

Local restaurants surviving hard economic times

By Duane Ramsey TOLEDO FREE PRESS SENIOR BUSINESS WRITER dramsey@toledofreepress.com

Consumers are seeking more value for their money when eating out, according to local restaurateurs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously, everything is a challenge now. People are not eating out as much so they are looking for a better value,â&#x20AC;? said Greg Rufty, president of the Northwest Ohio Restaurant Association. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Value is not just cheap, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economical and good RUFTY food that is worth people spending their money on.â&#x20AC;?

The recession may have caused most consumers to reduce their spending, but it has not kept them from eating out.

A Gallup poll taken in December showed 60 percent of people surveyed said they had eaten at a restaurant one or more nights during the previous week. That number is similar to 64 percent in 2005 and 66 percent in 2003.

The number of Americans eating out one or two times a week dropped from 49 percent in 2005 to 42 percent today.

However, the frequent restaurant patrons dining out three or more times a week actually increased from 15 percent in 2005 to 18 percent in 2008.

Gallup learned that both lowerand upper-income consumers are dining out about as much today as they did three years ago. The poll showed that middle-income families had cut back on spending at restaurants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Consumers are turning to comfort food to feel better, such as basic traditional Midwestern foods: meat, potatoes and vegetables made with locally grown products. We are seeing an increase in business probably due to the value we offer,â&#x20AC;? Rufty said about the CityQ Barbeque on West Central and Johnny Rockets at Levis Commons, operated by the Marengo Group of Dillin Corp.

Tony Packoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cafes are also doing well, despite the current economic conditions, according to co-owner Tony Packo III. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had one of our better holiday and summer seasons in 2008,â&#x20AC;?

Packo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;First, we offer customers a lot of value with a good product at the right price. People are comfortable with our food and spending their money with us so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very grateful.â&#x20AC;?

Tony Packoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inc. operates five locations with the original restaurant on Front Street in East Toledo, Downtown near Fifth Third Field, another in Sylvania and at both of The Andersons stores in Toledo and Maumee.

Mancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurants are also doing well despite everything going on with the economy, according to co-owner John Mancy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to be a boom year,

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but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing pretty well. We have dedicated employees and offer a good value for diners in the Toledo market,â&#x20AC;? Mancy said.

The Mancy family offers a variety of foods at Mancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse on Phillips Avenue in Toledo, Mancyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Restaurant and Shortyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s American Roadhouse both on Monroe Street, and the Blue Water Grille in Maumee.

John, Gus and Mike Mancy are all past presidents of the local nonprofit restaurant association, which represents hundreds of restaurants in the Toledo area and 14 counties in Northwest Ohio.

Its members are also in the Ohio Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association NRA. Michael Gibbons, a resident of Sylvania and owner of Mainstreet Ventures, currently serves as NRA vice chairman. He will become chairman during the National Restaurant Show hosted in May in Chicago.

The Real Seafood and Ziaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurants at The Docks and Ciao! in Sylvania have seen some changes in their business, with customers looking for more value, according to Kevin Gudejko, director of operations for the restaurants owned

by Mainstreet Ventures based in Ann Arbor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to offer people more value for their money by negotiating special purchases from our suppliers and passing the savings on to our customers,â&#x20AC;?

Gudejko said.

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taurant, located Downtown on Superior Street for many years, increased its business by 4 percent in 2008 over 2007 sales, according to general manager Russell Ballew. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We consistently deliver great food and service at reasonable prices. We have specials for families and offer several discount coupons to save customers money,â&#x20AC;?

Ballew said.

The large restaurant also has three banquet rooms available for private parties, rehearsal dinners and receptions. It is one of 21 such restaurants across the United States in the Texas-based chain.

The Oasis, formerly known as

the Campus Oasis, upgraded its facilities this year. It now offers Toftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ice Cream made in Sandusky, Suzieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smoothies, Dolce Coffee House, Mirage Grande CafĂŠ and Cottage Inn Pizza and Grill.

The restaurant features three dining areas with traditional seating, coffee lounge, cafĂŠ seating on the second floor and a heated outdoor patio at Dorr Street and Secor Road across from the UT campus.

The Oasis offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining, with delivery available on all menu items serving the diverse tastes of its patrons, said Ben Klaiber, marketing director.

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hardonnay. Everyone knows it; everyone has an opinion.

In fact, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most divisive of all wines. It is so ubiquitous that hordes of people have decided they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like white wine after only being exposed to Chardonnay. Yet, it is without question, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest white wine, or at least, it can be.

To understand Chardonnay, you first need to consider its roots (no pun intended). Chardonnay is White Burgundy, and White Burgundy is Chardonnay. With a few exceptions, this was the only place in the world Chardonnay was found until the last half of the 20th century.

Burgundy, as it turns out is ideal for

Chardonnay and its sister red grape, pinot noir.

These two varieties like it cold with a long growing season. Burgundy is at 47 degrees, the same as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The winters in Europe arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as harsh as they are here, but this should give you some idea of how long and cool

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the days are during growing season.

As a result, Chardonnay in Burgundy ripens with tons of acidity.

As is commonplace, the acids in the wines are usually tamed by the introduction of oak and a secondary fermentation process called malolactic fermentation.

This process turns malic acid (tastes like green apples) into lactic acid Adam (main flavor in movie theater popcorn butter). This helps to develop the flavors and add complexity to these wines. The oak helps to round out the often harsh texture and further develop the wines. The result is a white wine with incredible balance, mouth-cleansing acidity, a sensation of weightiness and a rich, luxurious texture.

You say that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sound like the Chardonnay youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come to loathe (or love, depending on your tastes)? Well, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably true, because the California version rarely resembles this.

The reason anyone knows the grape Chardonnay is because of two very different California producers.

Chardonnay wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grown with any prominence outside of Burgundy (up until that point, only farmers referred to the grape name) until the famous Paris tasting of 1976, when Chateau Montelena of Napa Valley bested all of the White Burgundy producers. The winemaker at the time, Mike Grgich, made a small amount of Chardonnay with an extremely long and slow fermentation (developed the acids) and used only French oak. With this method, he was able to emulate the Burgundian model and fooled the judges into picking his wine as superior. In hindsight, many experts believe that this wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen if repeated, but nonetheless, California Chardonnay was now on the map.

The second contributor to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chardonnay was a little winery called Kendall Jackson. What winemaker Jed Steele did in â&#x20AC;&#x153;KJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;? first vintage in 1982 revolutionized the world of wine. The first wine was to have been a blend of cool climate Chardonnay from six different vineyards aged in small American oak barrels (American oak delivers fla-

vors like vanilla and butterscotch, but can be overwhelming.)

Only one problem, during fermentation one of the batches stuck, which is to say that not all of the sugars were converted into alcohol. This is a winemaking mistake and is now correctable, but for some reason, they decided to blend the unnaturally sweet batch in with the other MAHLER batches to create what has now become the house style, and barely perceptibly sweet Chardonnay with little resemblance to its French counterpart. The entire production sold out in two weeks. As it turns out, American consumers love Chardonnay with a little sugar.

This was a little-known secret until 1991, when Steele wrote a tellall book about his years at KJ and his happy mistake. KJ sued him, but now, California wineries had the recipe to KJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early success and many followed suit, and still follow suit today.

In addition to the highly unorthodox winemaking style, wineries in California planted the grape everywhere. The predominant California style has turned into a wine that is oaky and buttery with sweet fruit flavors. It can handle most climates and this is one of the attractions for producing Chardonnay. Some wineries are making Chardonnay the way they do in Burgundy and are using Burgundy as the guide. And others are using no oak and no malolactic fermentation to result in a completely different style altogether.

Today you can find Chardonnay in every wine-growing country in the world, in every climate. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think you like Chardonnay (or white wine for that matter), you may be leaving opportunity on the table, and there are many different styles out there that hardly resemble one another. Keep trying new styles; one day you will find one you like. And if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lucky, like me, the greatest wine you will ever taste will be a Chardonnay. For me, it was a 1991 Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne.

Adam Mahler is a sommelier and sales manager for Cutting Edge Selections, a fine wine distributor. He may be contacted at adam.mahler@gmail.com.

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‘Food, friendship, harmony’ found at Lebanese bakery

By Michael Driehorst TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER news@toledofreepress.com

Many businesses aim to be a “one-stop shop” for customers’ needs. But, it seems you don’t associate that phrase with dining — unless you’re the Tiger Lebanese Bakery, with dine-in capacity,

a bakery, grocery store, catering service and wholesale distribution center featuring Lebanese and other Middle Eastern food.

The Tiger Lebanese Bakery was established in 1971 and still operates at the same 4215 Monroe St. location. In 1988, Abdul and Shadia Hammuda purchased the business.

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and specialized food and slowly, steadily started to add more dining area starting in 1990. Today, there are more than 40 items on its dinein luncheon menu.

“Food is a great communicator between cultures,” Hammuda said.

“We have a warm, Middle Eastern décor, friendly people who can speak Arabic and Arabic music playing in the background.

“When you walk in, you get the feel for what grocery shopping is like in the Middle East.”

On the menu, Hammuda said the hummus and fattoush tend to be the most popular items. However, he said more people should try and would like the fatayers — individualsize pies with six flavors from which to choose, including meat, vegetable, spinach, cheese and potato.

Hammuda said there is a lot of value on his luncheon menu. For $6.99, customers can choose any

was opened in 1998.

Abdul Hammuda said the Tiger Lebanese Bakery originally opened as a grocery store and pita bread bakery to offer Middle East items that were not otherwise locally available, Until then, people had to drive to the Detroit area.

Over the years, the Tiger Lebanese Bakery added more prepared

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four side dishes or a sandwich and two sides, all “served warm, with plenty of food,” he said.

For those watching what they eat, Hammuda said a Mediterranean diet is good for your heart and your overall health.

During its history, the Tiger Lebanese Bakery has gained a level of fame for its unique offerings, not only locally, but nationally and internationally as well.

Hammuda said the U.S. State Department featured his family and business in a video in 2002 that was shown in the Middle East and elsewhere. His family and business were showcased as examples of successful American Muslims.

Whether it’s with the U.S. government or with customers, Hammuda said his focus is the same: “We hope to be a messenger of food, friendship and harmony, and think Toledo is a great place for that.”

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Grandma’s Country Cookin’ serves up full plates in a time when wallets might be almost empty.

Located at 3312 Glendale Ave., Grandma’s dishes up a wide variety of food from an extensive menu featuring pizza, wings, Greek American fare, baked chicken, chili dogs, salads and sandwiches, omelets and more, said owner George Krinas.

“I’d say 97 or 98 percent of the items we have here are homemade or made here first from fresh ingredients,” he said. “The prices are very enticing for families and for people who don’t have a high income.”

The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. According to Grandma’s menu, which is available online at www. grandmascountrycookin.com, a mushroom omelet costs $5.59, while a regular burger and fries is available for about $5. A chicken or veal parmesan dinner is $8.59, and a roast turkey breast dinner, $8.99.

Grandma’s offers coupons too, which are available on its Web site.

The restaurant also caters.

Krinas knows his way around a kitchen, having been in the restaurant business for 37 years. He operated the Athens Village restaurant in Downtown Toledo until it closed in the early 1980s. Krinas later opened Hot Dog Charleys on Glendale Avenue, which was in existence for more than 18 years before he remodeled it and turned it into Grandma’s Country Cookin’ nearly four years ago.

Krinas has a chef who prepares most of the restaurant’s meals, but he still enjoys making some of the dishes.

“I still do maybe 25 percent of the items in the back, specials and things like that,” he said.

His specialties include pastitsio (Greek lasagna), beef tips over rice and stuffed peppers and cabbages. He also makes various soups and the sauce for gyros.

Regular customers are the bread and butter of his business, Krinas said, and they make his job enjoyable.

“We are family-oriented people, and I think the funnest thing of all is the customer relations. The customers who are here have been coming for years. There are new ones coming in, but we’ve had customers here who brought their kids in when they were 1 year old or 6 months old, and the kids are now 16 years old and they are still coming.”

Krinas said he hopes that despite the tough economy, new customers will be enticed to try Grandma’s Country Cookin’.

“The portions are very generous. The atmosphere is very comfortable, very welcoming, and very warm. The quality of the food and the ingredients are the best.”

Java lovers continue to patronize coffee shops in hard economic times; they just savor it a little bit more.

The customers are buying smaller cups of coffee, said Kristine El Gamel, owner of Brewed Awakenings, 2636 W. Central Ave. She said corporate competitors make it challenging for Brewed Awakenings, too, which tries to attract customers with its free WiFi and 25 varieties of coffee.

“We are a coffeehouse … not a mass production. It’s like a community here.”

El Gamel and her husband, Sabry, bought the coffeehouse two and half years ago, although it has been open for 13 years.

“This is a homey atmosphere here where people feel comfortable,” El Gamel said. “We know them on a first-name basis.”

The coffeehouse has three employees, in addition to El Gamel and her husband.

“Smaller staff is actually an asset,” said employee Caroline Gauger.

“Each person who works here gets to know each aspect of what they’re doing and ensure the quality of service, and people respond to this.

I love the work, knowing people, seeing friendly faces and being able to make food and make the drinks.”

On the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, poetry readings are from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. On the first and third Wednesday of every month, Patrick McGee hosts an open mic.

Every Monday night, a psychic comes to the coffeehouse from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The cost is $5 for a five-minute read and $10 for 15 minutes. Monday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30, moms and their babies are invited to play music, stretch, watch puppet shows and face paint with Risa Cohen, a children’s educator and entertainer. The price is $5.

The coffeehouse also features a photo gallery every few weeks. Gary Mayberry’s nature photography is on sale now.

Although many come to the coffeehouse to hang out, others come in to study, read or get work done, El Gamel said. The coffeehouse offers continental breakfast items like bagels, croissants and cereals, although people are buying less food these days because of the economy, she said. For lunch and dinner, the coffeehouse features sandwiches, salads, grape leaves and homemade hummus. Sandwiches are usually

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The most popular items are the hot chicken sub sandwiches, café mochas and hot caramel cream and Snickers coffees, El Gamel said.

Keith Agdanowski comes to the coffeehouse when he’s in the area because of the coffee.

“It’s a lovely owned business,” he said. “One thing is the access to WiFi, the environment, friendly staff and good coffee.”

“Local artists are presenting work here, and it’s in the heart of west Toledo,” said Gauger, a UT student. “It’s a good representation of the area, a local flavor. The prices are reasonable; the sandwiches are filling, and everything is fresh.”

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dinner-interrupting issues (hunger, everyone’s sightline. All anyone saw messy diaper, crankiness, etc.) have was an adult woman sprinting the been considered and prevented length of the restaurant for no apprior to arriving at the restaurant. parent reason.

Cat and mouse chases are only the You do not yet realize that prevenbeginning of a parent’s tion of all incidents is mealtime public emoverly optimistic and barrassment. There are utterly impossible. the sudden tantrums, There are not enough the countless spills, the extra outfits and interill-timed bowel moveesting take-along toys ments and the rare, in the world to ensure but within the realm a hassle-free eating of possibility, vomiting out experience when on the table. Such a list it comes to children. of eating-out mishaps If the child is your Shannon SZYPERSKI would seemingly lead first and he or she is old enough to join you at the table, up to asking one very obvious questhere is also much prepping that tion: Why would we subject ourselves needs to be done once you are being to such misery? Truth be told, it’s not seated. You sanitize your child’s completely miserable and it shouldn’t area properly and clear it of any en- be embarrassing.

Eating out is a part of life for most dangering objects. You also sanitize the high chair and check its seat belt people. It’s one of those little things for any inadequacies. You then line that we do in our society that we the high chair with a cushy, antimi- pass along to our children without crobial device to guard against any thinking twice about it. It is one more way in which we germs and/or disare showing them comfort. Lastly, you put a plastic, Eating out is a part how to be like us.

Meals out with disposable place mat in front of of life for most people. our children are actually a microyour child before his or her little It’s one of those little cosm of our life with them. We hands are set free to roam. things that we do start off so carefully in striving The preparation process becomes that we pass along to to keep them perfect when they are much easier with subsequent chil- our children without so carefree and without a clue as dren, as it only entails a half-hearted thinking twice about.” to how to fit into their surroundsweeping away of ings. As they progsomeone else’s leftover crumbs, the removal of only ress and learn the ropes a bit, we the sharpest knives, and a quick slowly let our guard down while still visual check of the high chair for showing them how to tow the line. anything so sticky you would not The whole process is quite messy be able to remove your child later and no doubt full of surprises, but on. Once your child is a full-blown when they learn to do it on their toddler or you have multiple chil- own it all seems worthwhile.

I have to say that I am somewhat dren, sanitation becomes the least looking forward to the day that a of your concerns.

Past the age of 2, your concern family dinner out means watching my while at a restaurant turns away children chase down their children. It from your child and shifts to those will mean a piece of success and the reeating around you. All of the cute, alization that a torch has been passed. chuckle-worthy child antics you I am also quite curious to know if the may have experienced as an inno- elderly restaurant patrons are smiling cent bystander suddenly aren’t so at me struggle through my children’s funny when it is your own offspring mealtime indiscretions because they offering up the dinner show. My are fondly recalling the days with their son was still fairly new to running own small children or if they are sewhen he decided to bolt off behind a cretly just laughing at me. diner’s long service counter in order to display his new athletic prowess. Shannon Szyperski and her husEvidently, I ended up being the band Michael are raising two chilshow that day since he was much dren in Sylvania. E-mail her at shorter than the counter and out of letters@toledofreepress.com.

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Ranya’s won’t expand, despite customer demand

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With plenty of lunchtime choices, sometimes it’s a personal touch that makes all the difference.

Najie Olive’s personal touch and daily hands-on presence at Ranya’s Mediterranean has enabled his Downtown Toledo restaurant to keep customers coming back and survive when many are struggling.

“We thrive on our regular customers, but we still get plenty of new customers. Once you try Ranya’s, you get hooked on the food and the ambiance. We make it nice and cozy,” Olive said.

Located at 608 Adams St., Ranya’s Mediterranean is named for Olive’s daughter. He originally opened the restaurant in 1993 as the Olive Branch. However, within a week after opening, a fire destroyed the restaurant. During the two years of planning and rebuilding his restaurant — now located across the street from the old one — Olive returned to his college job and started a landscaping business. Another example of the relaxing and cozy atmosphere is the hours of operation.

“We’re open Monday through Friday, 10ish until about 2ish,” Olive said.

While Ranya’s may feature a family-like atmosphere, Olive is there every day to ensure the Medi-

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terranean-American dishes are of the highest quality.

“We focus on excellent food at reasonable prices,” he added.

For just a dollar or two more, Olive said customers often can get more meal for their money than at nearby restaurant chains.

“Where do you want to put your money, with a local restaurant or one that isn’t?” he said.

Olive said the most popular menu items at Ranya’s are Egyptian lentil soup, arayes (which he called “Arab quesadillas”) and hummus.

There also are a number of “sleeper items” at Ranya’s that Olive said people would enjoy if they tried them. They include foul mudammas — using fava beans pan-fried with garlic, onions and tomatoes in olive oil — and mjadora, a lentil and rice casserole.

“Our food is fresh with no preservatives,” Olive said. “We use a lot of traditional, old family recipes that no one else can serve. I wouldn’t serve anything if I didn’t eat it myself.”

Olive said that his head chef, Said Maul, a native of Tanzania, adds a lot of special flavors and spices to Ranya’s dishes with his experience that includes working as a chef in Greece and in Africa.

Many of Ranya’s Mediterranean’s customers come from the surrounding area, like Lucas County Children’s Services, the court system and lawyers, Fifth Third Bank and SSOE. During warmer weather, Olive said many more customers

will walk a few extra blocks from companies like Owens-Corning.

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Opera to present Valentine’s Day gala Toledo Opera will present its Opera Gala on Feb. 14 at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle. The theme is “Viva Verdi!” a banquet by Giuseppe Verdi, an opera composer from Italy, according to a news release. Opera Gala, a Valentine’s Day party will take place at The Toledo Club. The performance is at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets to the Valentine’s Day party are $75. To purchase tickets to the party or performance, call (419) 255-7464 or visit www.ToledoOpera.org.

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Singer talks about solo work, reuniting Verve Pipe

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When everything is said and done, the beauty is the best is yet to come — “Evangeline” by Brian Vander Ark After concentrating on his solo acoustic career, Brian Vander Ark is ready to rock.

“I’m writing right now for a new Verve Pipe record, and it’s a little bit of a different style, but I’m getting into that rock mode again,” he said. “I feel like it’s time for me to collaborate again. I’ve done three solo records, and I feel really good about the quality of those records, but I feel it’s time to work with other people and to explore new ground.

“I’m sure once I get back into the studio with the band and start dealing with the idiosyncratic behaviors of everyone again, I’m going to long for the solo days,” the singer-songwriterguitarist joked.

Vander Ark reunited with guitarist A.J. Dunning, drummer Donny Brown and keyboard player Doug Corella for a few shows around the holidays. John Conners strapped on the bass for some shows, and Joel Ferguson played bass for a few gigs.

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— Brian Vander Ark

The Verve Pipe is best-known for its 1996 release, “Villains,” which featured “The Freshmen” and “Photograph.” The band’s last disc, “Underneath,” was released in 2001.

Vander Ark has recorded three solo efforts: “Resurrection” (2003), “Angel, Put Your Face On” (2006) and “Brian Vander Ark” (2008).

For his latest CD, the Holland, Mich., native teamed up with producer Bill Szymczyk, who worked with The Eagles, The Who and Joe Walsh, among others.

“These are albums that I grew up with, The Eagles’ record especially, ‘Hotel California,’ which was one of the first songs I learned to play on acoustic guitar,” Vander Ark said from his home in Grand

Rapids, Mich. “[Szymczyk’s] a phenomenal producer, a great engineer and a real song guy — he knows a good song when he hears it and he knows a bad one, too, and he let me know that some of the stuff I’d written was not up to par.”

Songs that made the cut include “Evangeline” and “Lily White Way.” “ ‘Evangeline’ is kind of a father-to-daughter advice song — I don’t know what advice an ex-rock star can give to a little girl — but the whole point is just go out and don’t listen to the naysayers,” he said. “Just be yourself. If you want to be an artist, be an artist, and if you want to work at a bank, work at a bank.”

Vander Ark said “Lily White Way” is a social comment.

“We moved from the very edgy part of town in Grand Rapids, Mich., to a less artistic, more suburban area because the edgy part of town wasn’t very conducive for raising a little one. And it was just an observation of suburbia, I think, and the darkness underneath it all. And I had that misconception of our neighborhood until I got to know my neighbors and found out they were closet liberals and really loved this song.”

Vander Ark is touring in support of his self-titled disc and will play at 8 p.m. Jan. 23 in Doermann Theater on the University of Toledo’s Main Campus. Tickets are $15 and available at Danberry Realtor offices, Ramalama Records, www.brianvanderark.com and at the door. UT students with ID can purchase $10 tickets at Rocket Copy, Student Union Room 2525. Opening the show will be Lux Land. A portion of ticket and merchandise sales will go to the Danberry Treasure Chest/Toledo Children’s Hospital Foundation.

“It’s important to me that I leave some sort of legacy as a songwriter,” he said. “There would be no greater joy on my deathbed than to look back on a catalog of music and know that I’ve affected people in a positive way.”

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t has been said that laughter has the ability to transcend any language barrier; Cleveland-based theater company Sign Stage on Tour will bring its combination of traditional Englishspeaking theater and American Sign Language to the Center for Fine and Performing Arts as part of the Owens Community College Family Fun Sunday Series on Jan. 25. The group will present “Dr. Dolittle.”

The company, which was founded in 2000 under the artistic direction of veteran actor William Morgan, is comprised of deaf and hearing stage specialists. Past productions include “The Fantastic Mr. Fox,” “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory,” “Matilda,” “Beauty And The Beast,” “Treasure

Island,” “Aladdin,” “Snow White,” “The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow” and “James and The Giant Peach,” which Morgan adapted from the novel by Roald Dahl.

“Sign Stage on Tour affords individuals the opportunity to experience theater in American Sign Language and spoken English. The performance is entertaining and exhilarating,” said Barbara Barkan, Owens Operations Manager for the Center for Fine and Performing Arts.

Sign Stage on Tour is dedicated to the presentation of educational programs, including workshops dealing with the integration of bilingual education in theater. Workshop topics include sign language performance, deaf and hearing conflict and conflict resolution. The company has appeared at a number of venues and festivals around the globe including

DeafWay II in Washington, D.C., the Eighth International Pantomime Festival of the Deaf in Brno, Czechoslovakia, and the Jerash Festival in Amman, Jordan.

“When a character speaks on stage it occurs in American Sign Language, however, a spoken voice will be heard at the same time,” Barkan said. “The blend of languages allows individuals to experience the spatial beauty of American Sign Language as the actors move their hands and bodies, as well as hear the spoken dialogue so that audience members, both deaf and hearing, are able to fully enjoy Dr. Dolittle’s uncanny ability to hear and treat animals.”

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Author/Notre Dame professor to speak in Toledo about Chinese relations Maumee Valley Country Day School will continue its Global Education Program with a lecture by author and University of Notre Dame professor Lionel Jensen.

Jensen wrote “Manufacturing Confucianism: Chinese Traditions and Universal Civilization” and will speak to the presence of China in the 21st century. The lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22 in the Millennium Theatre on the campus of Maumee Valley, 1715 S. Reynolds Road. The event is free and open to the public.

This is the third year for the Global Education Program, which is themed around China and its role in the

21st century for the 2008-09 school year, according to Jarin Jaffee, Maumee Valley, co-director of Global Education Program “We pick a theme for the year and try to find a diverse group of people,” Jaffee said.

The third and final speaker in the series will be Da Chen, a former Chinese dissident turned novelist, memoirist and children’s book author and speaker. Chen will speak at 7:30 p.m. April 20. A book-signing and dessert reception will follow Jensen’s public lecture.

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The Knight Academy, 3001 Hill Ave., a charter school for boys and girls in grades six through eight, will host a winter open house from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28.

According to Tom Baker, The Knight Academy president, the open house “will be a good opportunity for parents and students to meet the school’s faculty and staff members,

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tour classrooms and facilities, and learn about the academic and extracurricular programs.”

As a public charter school, the academy does not charge tuition or have a religious affiliation.

The academy is open to any interested student. The school is accepting applications for the second semester of 2009 as well as the 200910 school year.

Baker said staff members focus on helping students develop knowledge, skills and capabilities necessary to succeed in a college-preparatory high school setting. Students also have access to advanced courses

in algebra, foreign language, sciences and technology.

The Knight Academy has an extended school day and school year.

The school day runs from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. School is in session from August through June. The Knight Academy’s mission is “to provide a superior educational experience focusing on academic preparation and character and physical development,” Baker said.

More information about the open house and The Knight Academy is available by calling (419) 720-4444 or by e-mailing theknightacademy@gmail.com.

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Now in the Toledo area at our new Scott Park Campus facility at The University of Toledo We are experts in delivering all training solutions via: 1) Instructor led in your place or ours 2) Web Courses (asynchronous or synchronous) 3) Video & Web Conferencing

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