Toledo Free Press - Jan. 10, 2010

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Good Morning News This Week Conklin Bridges Roundtabl Coffee Your Morning Sunday CBS News Sunday Morning (N) Nation Paid Prog. Mint The NFL Today (CC) Paid Prog. Paid Prog. FOX News Sunday Paid Prog. Paid Prog. Paid Prog. Paid Prog. Seinfeld Seinfeld Today (N) (CC) Meet the Press (N) Van Impe Paid Prog. Paid Prog. Paid Prog. Fat Loss TBA Word Sid Super Dinosaur Toledo Toledo Sound of the Soul Antiques Roadshow Pro Foot. Power Wild Outd Rifle Cam Outdrsmn. Great SW Smokey Planet X Planet X Report Kids News Eco Co Paid Prog. Wall St 10 Inches Tammy Paid Prog. Aphrodisia Degrassi Degrassi Patch Adams (CC) Private Sessions (CC) The Sopranos (CC) The Sopranos (CC) The Sopranos (CC) Presents Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) Eddie Murphy. The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004) Bill Murray.

Agent Oso Handy Mickey Mickey Movers Handy Phineas Phineas Ratatouille (2007) Extreme Dr. 90210 Born Different Daily 10 The Soup E! News (N) Miss Congeniality SportsCenter (CC) Outside Reporters SportsCenter (CC) Sunday NFL Countdown (Live) (CC) Sabrina Sabrina Full House Full House Full House Eight Below (2006, Adventure) Paul Walker. (CC) Hour of Power (CC) Paid Prog. Health Will-Grace Will-Grace Dragonfly (2002) Kevin Costner. (CC) Made Made Alaskan wild.

Teen Mom (CC) The Real World (CC) Jersey Shore (CC) Insanity Baby Unsolved Mysteries Unsolved Mysteries Xtreme Horse.

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MuscleCar The Shaggy Dog Yours, Mine & Ours (2005) Dennis Quaid. Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) Steve Martin.

Two Girls It’s a Wonderful World (1939) Libeled Lady (1936) Jean Harlow.

The Talk of the Town Law & Order Law & Order Law & Order Law & Order Road to Perdition In Touch-Dr Psych “Daredevils!”

Psych (CC) Psych (CC) The Ladykillers

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One Life to Live General Hospital As the World Turns Let’s Make a Deal Judge Mathis The People’s Court The Doctors Judge B. Judge B. Varied Programs Jury Duty The Hills The Hills Degrassi Jerry Springer Maury Sopranos Varied CSI: Miami Varied Movie Varied Programs Varied Programs SportsCenter Lines Baseball Sabrina Sabrina Full House Full House Wife Swap Housewives Varied Programs CSI: Crime Scn CSI: Crime Scn Raymond Raymond Payne Jim Movie Varied Programs Cold Case Cold Case Law Order: CI Law CI Varied

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Ellen DeGeneres Oprah Winfrey Seinfeld Raymond Judge J. Judge J. Accrd/Jim My Wife Law & Order: SVU Cold Case Varied Presents Presents

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NFL Live Burning Around Interrupt Grounded Grounded Gilmore Girls Housewives Housewives

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News ABC News News CBS News TMZ News News NBC News BBC News NewsHour Chris Name Earl Payne Fam. Guy The First 48 Scrubs Scrubs Phineas Deck

CSI: Crime Scn Raymond King

CSI: Crime Scn King Friends

SportsCenter Fresh Pr. Fresh Pr. Grey’s Anatomy Teen Sil. Library CSI: Crime Scn Friends The Office

Law & Order Law CI Varied

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January 10, 2010

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News News News 11 at 5:00 Deal-Deal Smarter The Dr. Oz Show Electric Cyberchas My Wife Chris My Wife Payne The First 48 Presents Presents

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Joint Pain Paid The Insider (1999, Drama) Al Pacino, Russell Crowe.

Shaq Vs. (CC) News ABC Funny Home Videos Extreme Makeover Desperate House.

Brothers & Sisters News Ebert NFL Football AFC Wild-Card -- Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots.

College Basketball Kansas at Tennessee.

TBA 60 Minutes (N) (CC) NCIS: Los Angeles Cold Case (N) (CC) Criminal Minds (CC) News CSI: NY Malcolm Malcolm Office Office Smash Smash NFL Sun. NFL Football: NFC Wild-Card -- Packers at Cardinals Postgame Simpsons The Simpsons 20th Cleveland News Seinfeld Office Office TBA Snowboarding Bull Riding PBR Tour. (Taped) Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular (N) (CC) News NBC Dateline NBC (N) (CC) Chuck Chuck flunks out of spy school. (N) News Paid Workshop W’dwright Kitchen Sewing The Human Spark Generations American Masters Austin City Limits (N) Nova (CC) Nature (N) Masterpiece Classic (N) (CC) Katie Austin City Limits Ron H. Health Women’s College Basketball Tennessee at Mississippi State. (Live) High School Sports Chris Chris Blue Thunder (1983) Roy Scheider.

Arm Traveler Hair Club Bosley Paid Paid Blue Thunder (1983) Roy Scheider.

Lost (CC) Friends Friends Office Office Payne Payne Half Half Monk (CC) Cold Case Files (CC) The Sopranos (CC) Jackson Family Jackson Family Jackson Family CSI: Miami (CC) CSI: Miami (CC) CSI: Miami (CC) Criminal Minds (CC) Criminal Minds (CC) Jackson Family Jackson Family Scrubs Scrubs Scrubs Scrubs The Golden Child (1986) Eddie Murphy. Scary Movie 2 (2001) Shawn Wayans.

D.L. Hughley Kevin Hart Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger Ratatouille Phineas Phineas Phineas Phineas Deck Deck Deck Deck Wizards Wizards Wizards Montana Sonny Jonas Spy Kids (2001) (CC) Wizards Wizards Montana Miss Congeniality Giuliana Sleepless in Seattle (1993) Tom Hanks.

Girls Girls Kardashian Miami Vice (2006) Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx.

Kardas Kardas Giuliana The Soup Chelsea PBA Bowling Strong Spanish Primera Division Soccer Billiards Billiards: Trick Shots SportsCenter (Live) (CC) NFL NBA Basketball: Cavaliers at Trail Blazers SportsCtr. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) (CC) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005, Fantasy) Daniel Radcliffe. (CC) Home Videos Solstice (2007) Elisabeth Harnois. (CC) The Dark (2005) Maria Bello. (CC) Still Small Voices (2007) Catherine Bell.

The Secret (2007) David Duchovny. (CC) Wind Chill (2007) Emily Blunt. (CC) Wind Chill (2007) Jersey Shore (CC) Cribs Cribs Teen Teen Cribs Teen Cribs Teen Cribs Teen S. Park S. Park Jersey Shore (CC) Jersey Shore (CC) The Real World (CC) True Life Batman (1989, Action) Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton.

The Last Boy Scout (1991, Action) Bruce Willis.

Eraser (1996) Arnold Schwarzenegger. Premiere.

Three Kings (1999) George Clooney. Premiere.

Swingers Something’s Gotta Give (2003) Jack Nicholson.

The Heartbreak Kid (2007, Comedy) Ben Stiller.

Failure to Launch (2006) (CC) The Wedding Planner (2001) (CC) The Wedding Planner (2001) (CC) Talk of Town Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows (CC) The Major and the Minor (1942) Sweet November (1968) Sandy Dennis. Plaza Suite (1971) Walter Matthau.

The Hospital (1971) George C. Scott.

Road to Perdition (2002) We Were Soldiers (2002, War) Mel Gibson. (CC) Gladiator (2000) Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix. (CC) Shooter (2007) Mark Wahlberg. (CC) Shooter (2007) Mark Wahlberg. (CC) The Ladykillers (2004) (CC) No Country for Old Men (2007) Tommy Lee Jones. NCIS “Family” (CC) NCIS “Ex-File” (CC) NCIS “Chimera” (CC) NCIS “Requiem” NCIS “Tribes” (CC) NCIS “Stakeout” House “Epic Fail”

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January 11, 2010

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Ent. Ton. Insider The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love (N) (CC) Castle (N) (CC) News Nightline Wheel Jeopardy! How I Met Purpose Two Men Big Bang CSI: Miami (N) (CC) News Letterman The Office The Office House (N) (CC) Fringe “Unearthed” Fox Toledo News Seinfeld King-Hill News News Chuck (N) (CC) Heroes (N) (CC) The Jay Leno Show News Tonight NewsHour Business Antiques Roadshow American Masters American Masters Charlie Rose (N) (CC) Name Earl Inside Ed. Law Order: CI Law Order: CI Law & Order: SVU Cold Case Files (CC) The Office Friends Law Order: CI Law Order: CI News Friends The Office Fam. Guy Criminal Minds (CC) Intervention “Gabe V.” Intervention “Jackie” Hoarders (N) (CC) Paranormal State (CC) RENO 911! RENO 911! RENO 911! RENO 911! Futurama Futurama Goode South Pk Daily Colbert Wizards Montana Chronicles of Narnia: Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe Montana Wizards Deck E! News Daily 10 Kendra: Baby Bank of Hollywood (N) Giuliana Kardas Chelsea E! News College Basketball Villanova at Louisville.

College Basketball SportsCenter (CC) Make It or Break It Secret-Teen Make It or Break It (N) Secret-Teen The 700 Club (CC) Grey’s Anatomy (CC) Grey’s Anatomy (CC) The Break-Up (2006) Vince Vaughn. (CC) Will-Grace Will-Grace Jersey Shore (CC) S. Park S. Park Into the Blue (2005) Paul Walker.

Into the Blue UFC’s Ultimate 100 UFC’s Ultimate 100 UFC Fight Night (S Live) BlueMount MANswers Seinfeld Seinfeld Fam. Guy Fam. Guy Fam. Guy Fam. Guy Fam. Guy Fam. Guy Lopez Tonight (N) MGM Parade Show A Place in the Sun (1951, Drama) (CC) A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) (CC) Bones (CC) Bones (CC) Bones (CC) Men of a Certain Age The Closer (CC) NCIS “Light Sleeper” NCIS “Under Covers” WWE Monday Night RAW (S Live) (CC) War (2007) Jet Li.

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Ent. Ton. Insider Scrubs Better Off Scrubs (N) Better Off the forgotten (N) (CC) News Nightline Wheel Jeopardy! NCIS (N) (CC) NCIS: Los Angeles (N) The Good Wife (N) News Letterman The Office The Office American Idol (Season Premiere) (N) (CC) Fox Toledo News Seinfeld King-Hill News News The Biggest Loser (N) (CC) The Jay Leno Show News Tonight NewsHour Business Nova (N) (CC) Independent Lens Senior citizen chorus. (N) Charlie Rose (N) (CC) Name Earl Inside Ed. Smarter Smarter Deal-Deal Deal No Law & Order: SVU Cold Case Files (CC) The Office Friends Smarter Smarter Deal-Deal Deal No News Friends The Office Fam. Guy Criminal Minds (CC) Criminal Minds (CC) Psychic Kids Paranormal State (N) Celeb. Ghost Stories Daily Colbert Scrubs Scrubs S. Park S. Park S. Park South Pk Daily Colbert Wizards Montana Hoot (2006) Luke Wilson.

Phineas Phineas Montana Wizards Deck E! News Daily 10 Miss Congeniality (2000) Sandra Bullock. Kardashian Chelsea E! News College Basketball Ohio State at Purdue.

College Basketball Kentucky at Florida. (Live) SportsCenter (CC) Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos The 700 Club (CC) Grey’s Anatomy (CC) Grey’s Anatomy (CC) Trapped (2002) Charlize Theron. (CC) Will-Grace Will-Grace The Real World (CC) South Pk S. Park Teen Mom (CC) Teen Mom (N) (CC) Teen Mom (CC) Ultimate Knockouts 7 UFC Unleashed (N) Entourage Entourage BlueMount BlueMount Entourage Entourage Seinfeld Seinfeld The Office The Office The Office The Office The Office The Office Lopez Tonight (N) The Great Ziegfeld The Great Waltz (1938) Luise Rainer. (CC) The Good Earth (1937) Paul Muni.

Bones (CC) Bones (CC) Bones (CC) Southland (CC) CSI: NY (CC) Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU Law & Order: SVU

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January 16, 2010

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Good Morning School Replace So Raven So Raven Montana Suite Life Rangers Rangers Your Morning Saturday Busytown Sabrina Busytown Noonbory Paid Prog. Paid Prog.

Pets.TV Hollywood Saved-Bell Paid Prog. Weekend Weekend Weekend Weekend NASCAR Paid Prog.

Today (N) (CC) Paid Prog. Paid Prog. Turbo Shelldon Penguins Babar (EI) Willa’s Jane Word Sid Super Dinosaur MotorWk Heartland Wild Ohio Michigan Nature (CC) (DVS) Gladiators Animal American Idol Rewind ReGenesis (CC) Football Report High School Sports Degrassi Wall St Weekend Weekend Weekend Weekend Ultimate Paid Prog. Trainer Paid Prog.

Sell House Sell House Sell House Sell House Sell House Sell House Flip This House (CC) Little Miss Sunshine Presents Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) Screwed (2000) Norm Macdonald. (CC) Scrubs Agent Oso Handy Mickey Mickey Movers Handy Phineas Phineas Cow Belles (2006) The Sweetest Thing E! News (N) The Soup Daily 10 Bank of Hollywood Girls Extra Girls SportsCenter (CC) SportsCenter (CC) College GameDay NFL Countdwn College Basketball Sabrina Sabrina Full House Full House 8 Rules 8 Rules 8 Rules What a Girl Wants (2003) (CC) Paid Prog. Paid Prog. Paid Prog. Paid Prog. Paid Prog. Paid Prog. New Best Friend (2002) Mia Kirshner. (CC) Teen Taking the Stage (CC) Taking the Stage (CC) Taking the Stage (N) Taking Real...

Paid Prog. Paid Prog. Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2003) Xtreme Horse.

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MuscleCar Yes, Dear Yes, Dear Laws of Attraction (2004) Pierce Brosnan. Bring It On Again (2004), Bree Turner Henry V Murder, She Said (1961) Billy the Kid (1941) Robert Taylor. (CC) Last-Gun Hill Law & Order Law & Order Leverage (CC) The Closer (CC) Deliver Us From Eva Paid Prog. Paid Prog. White Collar Vicious counterfeiter. White Collar (CC) White Collar (CC) Collar

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Ent. Ton. Insider Grey’s Anatomy (CC) Grey’s Anatomy (N) Private Practice (N) News Nightline Wheel Jeopardy! The Mentalist (CC) CSI: Crime Scene The Mentalist (N) (CC) News Letterman The Office The Office Bones (N) (CC) Fringe (N) (CC) Fox Toledo News Seinfeld King-Hill News News Commun Parks 30 Rock 30 Rock The Jay Leno Show News Tonight NewsHour Business Toledo Stories (CC) Sherlock Holmes Soundstage (CC) Charlie Rose (N) (CC) Name Earl Inside Ed. Original Sin (2001) Antonio Banderas.

Law & Order: SVU Cold Case Files (CC) The Office Friends Original Sin (2001) Antonio Banderas.

News Friends The Office Fam. Guy The First 48 (CC) The First 48 (CC) The First 48 (N) (CC) Manhunter Manhunter Manhunter Manhunter Daily Colbert Dunham Martin Tosh.0 Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger Daily Colbert Wizards Montana Adventures of Sharkboy Phineas Phineas Montana Wizards Deck E! News Daily 10 Kardas Kardas Office Space (1999) Ron Livingston.

Chelsea E! News College Basketball Teams TBA. (Live) College Basketball Teams TBA. (Live) SportsCenter (CC) ’70s Show ’70s Show Another Cinderella Story (2008) (CC) Funniest Home Videos The 700 Club (CC) Pretty Woman (1990) Richard Gere, Julia Roberts. (CC) Project Runway (N) Models Runway Teen Mom (CC) S. Park South Pk Jersey Shore (CC) Jersey Shore (CC) Jersey Shore (CC) UFC’s Ultimate Fight Night (CC) TNA Wrestling (N) (CC) TNA Epics (N) Seinfeld Seinfeld Envy (2004) Ben Stiller, Jack Black. (CC) Fam. Guy Fam. Guy Lopez Tonight (N) While the City Sleeps The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957, War) William Holden. (CC) Hobson’s Choice Bones (CC) NBA Basketball Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics. (CC) NBA Basketball: Cavaliers at Jazz NCIS “Head Case” House “Hunting” (CC) House “Deception” House (CC) Burn Notice (CC)

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Ent. Ton. Insider Supernanny (N) (CC) Shark Tank (N) (CC) 20/20 (CC) News Nightline Wheel Jeopardy! Ghost Whisperer (N) Medium (N) (CC) NUMB3RS (N) (CC) News Letterman The Office The Office Bones (CC) Dollhouse (N) (CC) Fox Toledo News Seinfeld King-Hill News News Law & Order (N) (CC) Dateline NBC (CC) The Jay Leno Show News Tonight NewsHour Business Wash Wk Deadline Bill Moyers Journal (N) NOW Plugged In Charlie Rose (N) (CC) Name Earl Inside Ed. WWE Friday Night SmackDown! (N) (CC) Law & Order: SVU Cold Case Files (CC) The Office Friends WWE Friday Night SmackDown! (N) (CC) News Friends The Office Fam. Guy Criminal Minds (CC) Criminal Minds (CC) Criminal Minds (CC) Criminal Minds (CC) Criminal Minds (CC) Daily Colbert Tosh.0 Comedy Presents Presents Presents Presents John Oliver Sonny Sonny Wizards Deck I’m-Band Phineas Wizards Montana Phineas Deck E! News Daily 10 Girls Girls Giuliana Giuliana The Soup Girls Chelsea E! News SportsCtr. NBA NBA Basketball Phoenix Suns at Atlanta Hawks. (Live) NBA Basketball Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos Funniest Home Videos The 700 Club (CC) Project Runway (CC) Project Runway: All Star Challenge (CC) Project Runway (CC) Models Will-Grace Jersey Shore (CC) South Pk Awards The Real World (CC) Dawn of the Dead (2004) Sarah Polley.

UFC’s Ultimate Fight Night (CC) UFC Unleashed (CC) Best of PRIDE Die Die Seinfeld Seinfeld Fam. Guy Fam. Guy Miss Congeniality (2000, Comedy) Sandra Bullock. (CC) Funny Pvt. Screenings The Big House (1930) Race Street (1948) White Lightning Bones (CC) Madea’s Family Reunion (2006) (CC) I Think I Love My Wife (2007) Chris Rock.

NCIS (CC) NCIS “Iced” (CC) Ocean’s Thirteen (2007) George Clooney. Premiere.

The Game Plan

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Ent. Ton. Insider Family Middle Family Cougar Ugly Betty (N) (CC) News Nightline Wheel Jeopardy! Christine Unmarried Criminal Minds (N) CSI: NY (N) (CC) News Letterman The Office The Office American Idol (N) (CC) Our Little Genius (N) Fox Toledo News Seinfeld King-Hill News News Mercy (N) (CC) Law & Order: SVU The Jay Leno Show News Tonight NewsHour Business The Human Spark (N) Blue Man Grp Great Performances “Passing Strange” (N) Name Earl Inside Ed. College Basketball LSU at South Carolina. (Live) The Unit “Two Coins” The Office Friends The Unit “Two Coins” The Unit “Outsiders” News Friends The Office Fam. Guy Criminal Minds (CC) Bounty Hunter Bounty Hunter Seagal Seagal Seagal Seagal Daily Colbert Chappelle Chappelle Futurama Futurama South Pk Tosh.0 (N) Daily Colbert Wizards Montana The Wild (2006), Eddie Izzard Phineas Phineas Montana Wizards Deck E! News Daily 10 Fatal Beauty: 15 Most Notorious Women E! Investigates Chelsea E! News College Basketball Boston College at Duke.

College Basketball North Carolina at Clemson. SportsCenter (CC) ’70s Show Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992, Comedy) (CC) Funniest Home Videos The 700 Club (CC) Grey’s Anatomy (CC) Grey’s Anatomy (CC) Panic Room (2002) Jodie Foster. (CC) Will-Grace Will-Grace True Life S. Park S. Park The Real World (CC) The Real World (N) Aftershow Real...

UFC’s Ultimate Fight Night (CC) Die Die Die MANswers BlueMount BlueMount Seinfeld Seinfeld Payne Payne Browns Browns Browns Browns Lopez Tonight (N) Always in My Heart Comrade X (1940) Clark Gable. (CC) Ninotchka (1939, Comedy) Greta Garbo.

Leverage (CC) Leverage (CC) Leverage (CC) Leverage (N) (CC) CSI: NY “Yahrzeit” NCIS “Deception” NCIS “Enigma” (CC) NCIS (CC) NCIS “Marine Down” Gone Baby Gone

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Paid Paid Paid Paid Thrill of the Kill (2006) Shiri Appleby.

Shark Tank (CC) News ABC Entertainment ’Night Grey’s Anatomy (CC) Private Practice (CC) Castle (CC) News Monk Paid Paid Paid HS Basketball College Basketball Illinois at Michigan State. (Live) (CC) News News Fortune NFL NFL Football AFC Divisional Playoff: Teams TBA. (Time tentative).

News Lottery Glory Road (2006, Drama) Josh Lucas. Office Fox NFL Pregame NFL Football NFC Divisional Playoff -- TBA at New Orleans Saints. Postgame Cops Cops (N) Amer. Most Wanted News Seinfeld Wanda Sykes Action Sports From Snowbasin, Utah. (CC) Bull Riding PBR Tour. (Taped) Figure Skating Paid NBC News Paid Mercy (CC) Law & Order (CC) Law & Order: SVU News SNL This Old House Hr Pepin Quilting Great Performances Soundstage (CC) Trek Seasoned Europe Travels Lawrence Welk Shakespeare Antiques Roadshow TimeGoes Keep Up Vicar Our Ohio Sports College Basketball Alabama at Arkansas. (Live) Inside Ed. High School Sports Desperate Hours (1990, Crime Drama) Brotherhood of Justice (1986, Drama) Paid Paid Movie Made Jury Duty (1995, Comedy) Pauly Shore.

Punk’d Punk’d Scrubs Fam. Guy Fam. Guy Paid Thrill of the Kill (2006) Shiri Appleby.

The Hills The Hills Cold Case Files (CC) Little Miss Sunshine (2006) Keeping the Faith (2000) Ben Stiller. (CC) Bounty Dog Dog Dog CSI: Miami (CC) CSI: Miami (CC) CSI: Miami (CC) CSI: Miami (CC) CSI: Miami (CC) Scrubs Scrubs Scrubs Men at Work (1990) Emilio Estevez. (CC) Stripes (1981) Bill Murray, Harold Ramis. (CC) John Caparulo Ralphie May Dave Chappelle Dane Cook Nick Swardson Cow Belle Phineas Montana Montana Montana Montana Phineas Phineas Phineas Phineas Phineas Phineas The Incredibles (2004) (CC) Up, Up and Away (2000) (CC) Montana Wizards Deck Giuliana Giuliana Born Different E! Investigates Kendra: Baby Kardas Kardas Office Space (1999) Ron Livingston.

Miami Vice (2006) Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx.

Girls The Soup Chelsea College Basketball College Basketball High School Basketball Who’s Number 1?

SportsCenter (Live) (CC) College GameDay Women’s College Basketball SportsCenter (CC) What a Girl Wants Another Cinderella Story (2008) (CC) Bring It On (2000) Kirsten Dunst. (CC) Bring It On: In It to Win It (2007) (CC) Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006) (CC) Bring It On (2000) Kirsten Dunst. (CC) Abducted (2007, Drama) Sarah Wynter. (CC) A Perfect Murder (1998, Mystery) (CC) Live Once, Die Twice (2006) Kellie Martin.

Trapped (2002) Charlize Theron. (CC) Karla (2006) Laura Prepon. (CC) Project Runway (CC) Real...

Jersey Shore (CC) Jersey Shore (CC) Jersey True Life True Life Teen Mom (CC) The Real World (CC) S. Park S. Park Jersey Shore (CC) Jersey Shore (CC) Jersey Shore (CC) CSI: Crime Scn CSI: Crime Scn CSI: Crime Scn CSI: Crime Scn CSI: Crime Scn CSI: Crime Scene CSI: Crime Scn CSI: Crime Scn CSI: Crime Scn CSI: Crime Scn CSI: Crime Scn The Mexican (2001) Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts. (CC) Raymond Raymond Raymond Jim King King Office Seinfeld Seinfeld Fam. Guy Fam. Guy Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous Miss Congeniality 2 Last-Gun Hill Man of the West (1958) Gary Cooper. Rio Grande (1939) Charles Starrett. (CC) Big Jake (1971) John Wayne. (CC) Battleground (1949, War) Van Johnson. Miracle in the Rain (1956) Premiere.

Deliver Us From Eva The Honeymooners (2005) (CC) Pride (2007) Terrence Howard. (CC) I Think I Love My Wife (2007) (CC) Daddy’s Little Girls (2007) (CC) Last Holiday (2006) Queen Latifah. (CC) Collar White Collar (CC) White Collar “All In” White Collar (CC) The Pacifier (2005) Vin Diesel. (CC) The Game Plan (2007, Comedy) (CC) Ocean’s Thirteen (2007) George Clooney. (CC) Law Order: CI

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Behind the curtain Anarchy at the Mickey D’s

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he more things change, the more they stay the same, and the first few days of 2010 show that to be especially true in Toledo politics.

Even as new Toledo Mayor Mike Bell attempts to usher in an era of increased transparency and accountability in city government, the usual Machiavellian moves take place behind the scenes.

Not all of these maneuvers are negative, and some of them necessarily take place in private. The introspection that inspired City Councilman Tom Waniewski to plan a run for the Ohio Senate 11 race, for example, is one stream of planning. His announcement certainly makes the primary interesting, as fellow councilman Joe McNamara and Edna Brown have expressed interest in the seat, which is being vacated by a term-limited Teresa Fedor. There was a line of chatter that saw Fedor and the also term-limited Peter Ujvagi in the State House of Representatives merely agreeing to switch places, but Waniewski and McNamara have changed the game.

Another, less pure stream of planning includes the games that were played at a fierce Thomas F. POUNDS pace before the Jan. 4 Toledo City Council meeting. Mike Craig was thought to be the leading candidate for council president, but the Democratic party dictates for public unity and a furious session of phone calls and who knows what deals led to the ascension of Wilma Brown. If Brown can steer and engineer the type of maneuvering and machinations that won her the president’s seat, there may be hope for council getting more done in harmony with the mayor’s office.

After a poor showing in the mayor’s race and a series of campaign public relations blunders, it would seem that Lucas County Commissioner Ben Konop’s seat is vulnerable. So where are the competitors? Konop has pulled his petitions; will anyone else? What about mayoral candidates Jim Moody or D. Michael Collins? A persistent rumor has been floated that pressure has been applied to the Democrats to prevent any in-party competition for Konop, and the local GOP does not seem to be in any condition to mount a strong campaign to defeat him. If there had been any truth to the speculation that Konop’s way was being cleared by shady means, the public’s disappointment should be commiserate with its anger over the dirty deals. Konop told Toledo Free Press on Jan. 6 the rumor contains “zero truth,” and Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern emphatically told Toledo Free Press on Jan. 6 that no such pressure or influence has been applied. Neither man could offer any insight into how the rumor started, but their comments should end it.

There is no pretense of innocence when it comes to politics; the system seems to attract as many people void of honor as it does those who truly just wish to serve. But intellectually recognizing that dishonorable undertow does not mean capitulating to it. And letting it pass unremarked upon is tantamount to endorsing it.

There is optimism and energy in the top branches of Toledo government.

Let us hope the ugliness and corruptness at its roots does not topple the tree before it can blossom.

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his year marks the 30th anni- woman must really be angry that Mcversary of McDonald’s Chicken Donald’s switched Happy Meals from McNuggets, but it’s not off to a ‘Avatar’ to ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel’ before she collected great start.

On the very first day of 2010, the Great Leonopteryx.”

The most exciting thing I ever Toledoan Melodi Dushane allegedly have ever seen in a went all Tyson on a McDonald’s driveMain Street McDonald’s through was at the Talwhen it could not meet madge Road location her McNugget needs. about two years ago.

According to the A man at the pickup police report, Dushane window opened his pulled up to the Mccar door in an attempt Donald’s at about 6:20 to scoop up some of a.m. and ordered items the coins that invariincluding McNuggets. ably land under the When she was told that Michael S. MILLER window and in the the Main Street McDonald’s only served breakfast items after process dropped the wallet from 2:30 a.m., Dushane had a number of his hand. He tried to wedge himself options. One was to quickly peruse farther down between his open door the breakfast menu to order some- and his seat to reach it, inadvertently thing else, a McGriddle, maybe; an- tapping his gas pedal and sending other was to thank the voice coming his car closer to the window wall, out of the order box, drive home and further trapping him as his wallet disappeared beneath the car. return during McNugget hours.

I stayed where I was to give him Police say Dushane took yet another, less conventional option: she room to maneuver, trying not to laugh, drove to the window, argued with the but it was a lot like watching a vintage McDonald’s employee, then “leaned Lucille Ball skit. It was amusing, but out of her car, into the window and nowhere near as exciting as the New punched [the employee] on her mouth. Year’s Day Mickey D’s Smackdown on [The employee] stepped back and [the Main Street.

Dushane has been ordered to stay McDonald’s night manager] went to the window, and Dushane swung away from the McDonald’s and is due her fists at her. [The night manager] in court later this month.

The physical assault element to grabbed Dushane’s hair and attempted this story takes away some of the to pull her through the window.”

The night manager released Du- potential humor it inspires, but shane, who then, according to police, hopefully McDonald’s can reach an punched through the drive-through accord with Dushane and spin this window, “breaking it and sending in a better direction. Either they can have Dushane appear in a series of glass flying everywhere.”

Imagine being in the car be- commercials (“When it comes to my hind Dushane. You’re getting your fast food,” Dushane could say, “I am money ready, anticipating your Egg just like a McDonald’s McNugget: No McMuffin and compressed hash chicken!”) or maybe allow her image browns, when you see the woman to be used in a “scared straight” in the car in front of you swing at campaign should Dushane be found an employee, almost get yanked out guilty (They could make posters of of her car by her hair, then punch her in the Shawshank license plate shop with the slogan, “Ba-da-da-dathrough the window.

You might think, “Yikes, that da, I’m not lovin’ it.”

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This is certainly not the first time Ronald and his team have been forced to deal with McNuggets controversy.

■ The widow of a man who murdered 21 people at a California McDonald’s in 1984 sued the restaurant and the man’s Ohio employer, claiming a combination of work environment and Mickey D’s food, including McNuggets, fueled the rage that led to the massacre. She lost.

■ The 2004 Morgan Spurlock documentary “Super Size Me” portrayed an extremely unpleasant process allegedly used to produce McNuggets, with such descriptions as “mashed,” “ground up,” “pressed into shape” and “combined with stabilizers.” Yum. ■ In March 2009, a Florida woman called 911 three times when she was told her McDonald’s was out of McNuggets. She was cited for misusing 911, but eventually received a nice McDonald’s gift card out of it.

■ In April 2009, an Australian man was accused of forcing a teenage runaway into prostitution, then only compensating her with McDonald’s chicken pieces. I don’t have the McNuggets to make a joke about this sad situation, but there has to be a vegemite or Men at Work reference in there somewhere, if you care to look for it.

Once this odd little story hit the Internet, it was featured on such sites as Drudge Report and Smoking Gun, providing the world with another wonderful image of Toledo and its citizens. We were all kind of hoping that the exit of the former mayor would provide an exemption from national embarrassment, but even before the mayoral baton could be handed over, Dushane brings the spotlight of “McNugget Rage” to our community.

Not cool. The clowns are supposed to be inside the restaurant, not outside.

Michael S. Miller is editor in chief of Toledo Free Press. Contact him at mmiller@toledofreepress.com.

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JUST BLOWING SMOKE

Atlas shrugs

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As Harpen pointed out more than any of us working in the private sector have born a year ago, pensions are now costing a burden of guilt, told that the city in excess of $30 million, more we should take pity on public sector than $10 million of which is the extra employees who were not being com- pickup. A recent contract negotiated with the police union pensated at nearly the in July 2009 deferred equal of those in the (but did not eliminate) private sector. Now, as this pick up for a pedetailed by Chris Edriod of six months this wards in a recent piece year, but will eventuby the CATO Instially cost the city a 3.5 tute, “Employee Compercent salary increase pensation in State and for these employees in Local Governments,” 2011 that could likewe see that many of wise affect contracts the assumptions that with other union city we made about gov- Tim HIGGINS workers. ernment employees At the national level, things are and their level of compensation are in fact false. According to this little different. Even our members article, “public sector pay averaged of Congress enjoy lavish levels of $39.66 per hour in 2009, which was salary, pension and benefits. With 45 percent higher than the private their most recent pay raise, the sector average. The public sector average member of Congress now advantage was 34 percent in wages earns a staggering $174,000 per and 70 percent in benefits.” In ad- year, with the Speaker of the House dition, most of these public sector and the Senate Majority Leader reemployees are covered by “defined ceiving additional compensation benefit” pension programs and re- and perks.

As for their pensions, according tirement health benefits.

Some 84 percent of these workers to Martin Frost in the Foxnews.com are protected by such plans, as op- article “Congressional pensions exposed to only 21 percent of those in plained,” members elected before the private sector. As a consequence 1983 earn a benefit based on 2.5 of the continuing growth of public percent of their highest salary for sector jobs (especially in comparison every year of service. Those elected to those in the private sector), the after 1983 earn a pension based on ever increasing costs of these salary 1.5 percent of their highest salary for and pension programs is putting an every year of service.

Of course the different systems almost unbearable strain on budgets reflect the fact that starting in 1983, of every level of government.

Here in Toledo, much of what members also paid into and became the city is facing in this area relates eligible of collecting Social Security to labor negotiations dating back to and both now carry a 401(k) plan 1996. As detailed in a December that members can also contribute to.

2008 Toledo Free Press editorial by What this could mean in real money Jim Harpen, “Carty’s $10 million- is that a member retiring this year a-year mistake,” this all goes back after 20 years of service (under the to labor negotiations that year with old plan) would get up to 50 percent of his or her last three years’ pay (apAFSCME Local 7.

Then first-term Mayor proximately $165,200 average), for a Finkbeiner ended up pushing the pension of $82,600. Records show us negotiations into arbitration in the that members of Congress currently hopes of gaining a better deal for the retired from that august institucity, and the fact-finder in the case tion currently collect an average of determined instead that not only $60,972 per year.

So much of this reminds me of was the rest of the package fair, but that the city should make a “full pick the 1957 novel by Ayn Rand, “Atlas up” of their employee pension con- Shrugged”, and I can only hope tribution, which at that time was an that this 50-year-old message still resonates enough to force them to estimated $3 million per year.

Because of a “me too” system of step forward as to shrug off this uncontracts that exists with union city wanted and back-breaking burden employees in Toledo, it wasn’t long before it becomes too late. before police, firefighters, teamsters, and other AFSCME workers soon Tim Higgins blogs at http://justblow ingsmoke.blogspot.com/. received this same pension pickup.

JANUARY 10, 2010

GUEST COLUMN

Home for the Holidays

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have two brothers, one of whom was home for the holidays from Basic Combat and Advanced Individual Training with the United States Army. About four months ago, he began serving a three-year active duty commitment, and after his training will be a member of the Military Police Corps. He is young, having just graduated from high school last spring.

Like most siblings, I don’t always get along with my brothers. It seems they share the common fault of not realizing that my ideas for everything are superior; I suppose they often feel the same about me. And since we all inherited the same smart aleck gene and Irish temper, Terry any disagreement can move from comfortably rude to outright hostile in a hurry.

This December — when we met our brother at the airport for his holiday leave — was likely the happiest day of my life. He was unscathed, and he was home, and we were thrilled to have him back for however long the United States Army saw fit. The three brothers were together again, and though we may occasionally be at each others’ throats, we were happy just to again be by each others’ sides.

Seeing him walk out of that secured area crystallized for me all the varied reasons I normally want to talk politics.

Our servicemen and women execute their duties without hesitation because that is how the system must be arranged. The split-second decision-making and immediate action required for successful completion of missions does not allow for committee review in real-time.

Instead, our soldiers are asked to trust that the mission is part of a larger, cohesive strategy, and that the elected officials who have crafted the strategy are doing what’s in the best interest of the country.

That means it falls to U.S. civilians to make sure our elected officials are doing just that. Having clear objectives, a plan for mission completion and a sound exit strategy: these are literally the least we can do for men and women who are prepared every day to lay down their lives for ours. We must make sure our elected officials provide these

things at an absolute minimum, or honor compels us to throw out the people who don’t and elect people who will.

But while holding officials accountable for the responsible planning and deployment of the military is essential, it’s not enough. Pursuing the good of the public above self-interest and cultivating a society that benefits all instead of just the elite, where everyone can pursue the American Dream: that is the true measure of gratitude for the blood, sacrifice, and courage of men and women in uniform.

My brother left to complete his training not long after New Year’s Day. But since I’m no better at talking about these sorts of tender issues with my BIEL loved ones than anybody else is, I never told my brother about the clarity he brought me home for Christmas.

So if you see me and ask how my holidays were, I’ll stammer something about how I got just enough of my family to last me until next year. I’ll have to say something like that — I couldn’t hold it together otherwise.

If I were to stop and truly consider the answer to that question, I would be overcome with emotion and tell you that a lifetime of Christmas gatherings isn’t nearly enough to spend with my brothers, parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and friends.

I would tell you how important it is that you take a serious interest in the issues facing our city, state and country, and that you owe a debt that can only be repaid by being an informed, researched participant in the nation that my brother is risking his life to defend.

My brother is out there. Even if nobody in your family is serving with the military, chances are you know somebody with a brother or sister who is.

With the upcoming surge in Afghanistan, who can be sure it won’t be my brother or yours or your neighbor’s that gets deployed there next? Don’t forget about them. I can tell you from the look in my brother’s eye when we said goodbye at the airport that none of them have forgotten about us.

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Because studies show ...

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he 19-year-old girl was driving through an intersection, headed to take her final exams. To the stun of her family, she never made it all the way through as she died five days later. Katie had studied all weekend for her exams, left early for class, but Fate had other plans in mind.

A 4-year-old girl was crossing a crosswalk with her grandfather as the little girl was taken from this world.

As the girl’s grandfather described the tragedy, he remarked that she was just taken from him. She was dead in an instant, and he felt dead, too.

Although a horrific accident hasn’t ripped through Toledo’s heart in such a manner, there is still a deadly force picking off lives and creating danger on the roads. The force has been in existence since cars were invented, definitely much longer than cell phones and text messaging has been around.

The roads are virtually unsafe, and the statute that is coming into effect in 2010 won’t do anything to clean up the destructive force that is targeting our nation’s roads, pedestrians and chil-

Drunken driving is not a problem dren. That force?

America’s population is growing the 65 and older population faces older, as are America’s drivers, with — older drivers who were involved in the number of older drivers expected fatal accidents had the lowest proporto increase by 50 percent tion of alcohol related acin the next 20 years. cidents of any age group.

According to studies However, behaviors, such by the National Highway as bad judgment turning Traffic and Safety Adleft, drifting within ministration, in 2008, 13 traffic lanes and inability percent of the population to react to an unexpected was 65 and older. Around situation plague seniors 91 percent of the 65 and behind the wheel. The older crowd are drivers, fact that seniors don’t with an increase in that Tom MORRISSEY drink and drive really age range of 19 percent doesn’t matter when from 1997 to 2007, while the actual their impairments are not something number of licensed drivers only rose that will disappear the morning after.

13 percent in that same time frame.

A 2009 study by the AAA FoundaThe 65 and older age group ac- tion for Traffic Safety revealed that 78 counted for 18 percent of all pedes- percent of the people polled who were trian fatalities, even though the age age 55 and up took one or more medigroup made up only 15 percent of all cations, and only 28 percent of those licensed drivers. were aware that mixing medications The fatalities caused by older and driving could be dangerous. drivers in 2007 almost always ocWith natural impairments and curred during daylight on a weekday medications secretly affecting driving involving another vehicle. abilities, we should be extremely

grateful that our senior citizens are not the ones who are unable to walk the straight line or say the alphabet backwards.

Besides studies, personal experience does factor into this equation from the hit and run from the elderly driver who backed into my car in the post office parking lot, then took off as if nothing happened, to the multiple older drivers who have backed into other’s cars at the Kroger parking lot.

Standing, waving our arms and yelling to stop, one particular senior backed up into another car despite our warnings, pulled forward a smidgen, then backed up again for another smash into the same car.

These senior citizen drivers are clearly a menace.

Chosen son Steve Steel has set a marvelous example on city council by pushing council to pass laws that he labeled unnecessary. Steel’s bike statute has no relevance or need in Toledo. However, by passing a law banning older drivers, he would at least have studies proving there is an actual

Profile of Excellence: Kevin Overmyer Owens Community College Alumnus Kevin Overmyer grew up in Millbury, Ohio. He was the youngest of three children and played hockey. After graduating from Lake High School in 1996, he enrolled at Owens Community College.

His older brother and sister attended Owens and he thought it would be a good fit. He pursued an associate degree in business management and graduated in 2003.

“My first experience was great. I still run into a few of my professors from time to time,” said Overmyer.

He then transferred to Heidelberg University and completed his bachelor’s degree in business administration.

“More of my classes transferred than I thought would and it helped me to finish up even faster,” said Overmyer.

He then began the master’s program at Heidelberg right away. He finished his Master of Business Administration in August 2007.

Most students might think that after three degrees and more than 10 years of higher education that they were finished with college.

Overmyer isn’t like most students.

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After earning his master’s degree, he enrolled at Owens Community College for a second time and is currently working on the Certified Public Accounting Qualifying Certificate Program. After finishing that certificate, he will have enough credits to graduate, again, with an associate’s degree in accounting.

“I have always had a feeling that this is where I am supposed to be. Now that I have returned, I see all of the opportunities at the College and am amazed how the Alumni Association maintains their connection to the community,” said Overmyer.

“My goal for 2010 is to be in an accounting firm, pass the CPA exam and use all the contacts I have from my career to build the firm I join,” said Overmyer.

In a first step to make his goal a reality, Overmyer joined the audit department at Gilmore, Jasion & Mahler, LTD as an Audit Intern on Jan. 4. In this role, he will be working on various audit assignments and team projects.

With a grand total of four degrees and one certificate, it is certain whatever path he chooses, he will be successful.

“I see all of the opportunities at the College and am amazed how the Alumni Association maintains their connection to the community.”

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With a city council this inept and ignorant willing to pass laws based on nothing or some studies and polls ...” danger to “protect” Toledo from.

Councilman D. Michael Collins, supported banning text messaging because of studies and nationwide polling.

With a city council this inept and ignorant willing to pass laws based on nothing or some studies and polls — if we are lucky, who knows, perhaps old people will soon be banned from the roads, making your trip to the Kroger parking lot that less expensive, and not just because of the 10 for 10 deals.

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Winter Utilitiy Assistance Fair scheduled The NW Ohio-based Joint Utility Assistance and Social Services Committee (JUSSC) will present a Winter Utility Information Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jan. 21 at the Erie Street Market. The event is free and open to the public.

According to a news release, the JUSSC Winter Utility Assistance Fair will offer help for individuals looking for help with utility bills, housing, real estate taxes, foreclosure prevention and more. Call (419) 213-8930 or visit www.JUSSC.org.

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

Randy Oostra didn’t intend on making a career in medical administration but he now leads the largest health care organization in this region as president and CEO of ProMedica Health System based in Toledo.

“I certainly didn’t aspire to become an administrator in health care,” said Oostra, who grew up with Dutch heritage in a small town in rural Iowa. “I always thought I would be a college professor.”

Oostra said he always liked science and considered teaching that subject after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minn. and earning a Master of Science degree from University of Wisconsin Eau Clair.

He had applied for a Ph.D. program when he received a job offer with a consulting group for hospitals. He consulted with hospital administrators for five years when he adopted a goal to stop traveling and pursue hospital administration.

“My goal was to run a small community hospital at that time,” said Oostra, who has worked in the health care field for the past 25-plus years.

He worked for Health One, now Allina Health System, in Minneapolis during and after graduate school.

He also worked at Blodgett Hospital, now part of Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Mich.

From there, he went on to become administrator of two hospitals for St. Anthony’s Health System in Alton, Ill. It was part of the Sisters of Mercy organization in the St. Louis area.

Along the way, Oostra earned a doctorate from the Weatherhead

School of Management at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Oostra said he received a call from Bill Glover, acting president and CEO for ProMedica Health System in 1997 when Flower Hospital merged with Toledo Hospital. He knew Glover from Grand Rapids and other health care professionals with Toledo connections.

Oostra said he only expected to be in Toledo for a few years, but stayed and raised three sons here with his wife Barbara.

All three sons are following their father into the medical field. The oldest, Drew is in his fourth year of medical school at Northeastern University College of Medicine. Tyler is a first year medical student at The Ohio State University and Carson is a sophomore in pre-med at Bowling Green State University.

“They discovered that on their own but it’s a very good feeling for me,” Oostra said. “Their mother and I encouraged them to be good students.”

When asked about significant persons in his career, Oostra cited a college professor who advised him to get into the medical field. Terry O’Rourke, president of Blodgett in Grand Rapids was also influential in his career.

“I learned so much from Terry who was a very critical thinker and asked a lot of right questions,” he said.

Oostra is close to the typical CEO in healthcare today. Only a small percentage of doctors are administrators, but he said that number is growing with more physicians becoming heads of hospitals.

“I love my job and what we do to help people every day with our mission-based organization. We have great dedicated people ... doctors, nurses and

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RANDY OOSTRA IS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PROMEDICA HEALTH SYSTEM. HE HAS LIVED IN THE AREA SINCE 1997.

caregivers on our staff,” he said.

More than 2.5 million patients are served annually by more than 2,900 physicians affiliated with ProMedica.

It has more than 15,000 employees at 10 hospitals and 283 locations serving 27 counties in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, according to the company.

“We strive to improve people’s health and strengthen communities in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. We have great health care here in our region,” Oostra said.

“Partnerships are more important than ever before.”

He cited ProMedica’s partnership with UT to offer more educational opportunities to its employees, and working with Mercy Healthcare and

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“We have enjoyed our partnerships with the Mud Hens and Walleye that fit in with our mission to promote healthy living. It makes sense to be involved for the benefit of the entire community,” said Oostra, a self-proclaimed sports fan.

He said he was being thrilled to meet Gordie Howe, known as Mr. Hockey, at an event for the Wildwood Medical Center. Howe’s son Murray works at Flower Hospital.

Oostra said that he enjoys running and working out to stay in shape and “it’s a great stress reliever.” He also enjoys golfing and has a hole-in-one to his credit.

He said that having fun outdoors in

business, family and social activities is “a great way to interact with people.”

When asked what business achievement he is most proud of, Oostra cited an award won for the “Got Ideas?” employee suggestion program developed

by ProMedica’s Employee Involvement Association.

He said ProMedica has saved about half a million dollars from 1,500 suggestions made by employees through that program.

Larry C. Peterson, chairman of the ProMedica Health System Board of Trustees, said, “Randy’s leadership and vision will serve our system well and the communities of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan will benefit from our continued commitment to our mission.”

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New Toledo fire class begins training Jan. 8 The City of Toledo’s newest fire class of 40 candidates is expected to begin training Jan. 8 in firefighting skills, emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedic procedures.

The new fire class was announced Dec. 30 by the former administration and is being continued under the direction of Fire Chief Michael Wolever who was reappointed by incoming Mayor Michael Bell.

“We’re happy to have a new fire class and bring up the strength of our safety forces,” said Shirley Green, director of public safety for the City of Toledo.

The class will include as many as 40 trainees who have met preliminary requirements that include a series of background checks, physical ability tests and an oral interview with a panel of Toledo Fire Department and Civil Service personnel, according to Assistant Fire Chief Luis Santiago.

“We have a goal of qualifying 40 people for the class that will begin extensive training immediately,” Santiago said.

The candidates will complete training in three different waves depending on their incoming credentials, according to Santiago.

Candidates who already have state certification in fire fighting, EMT and/ or paramedic could complete training in approximately six weeks. The second wave would include those with firefighting or EMT and/or paramedic certificates who could finish training in 10-12 weeks.

The last group entering without any formal training would complete training in 17 to 19 weeks. All graduates are required to pass final written and practical exams for both fire fighting and/or EMT or paramedic training.

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By Kristen Rapin TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER krapin@toledofreepress.com

Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor’s Office has found $659,999 in public money it claims was illegally expended by Toledo Public Schools (TPS) during former chief business manager Daniel Burns’ time with the district.

The school district requested the special audit by the state’s auditor’s office on Dec.19, 2008. During that same time the Ohio Auditor’s Office was notifying the district of the same special audit they wanted to conduct.

“We had heard there were some discrepancies in Cleveland associated with Mr. Burns and that they were going forward with an audit. We knew Mr. Burns had spent six years here as business manager and we wanted to make sure nothing had taken place in Toledo,” said TPS Superintendent John Foley. “We contacted the state auditor’s office and said we wanted to be audited. We wanted to be accountable for the dollars that we spent.”

The special audit report examines TPS from July 1, 2001, through Dec. 21, 2008, to “determine whether payments to selected vendors were supported and valid district expenditures” and “determine whether non-payroll payments to Daniel Burns, former chief business manager, were supported, approved and for valid district expenditures.”

The audit found Burns had authorized the purchase of 23 pieces of equipment from Superior Offset Supplies Inc., only three of which could be found. The missing pieces of equip-

ment totaled $584,695 in unaccounted office equipment.

Additionally, Burns authorized payments for consultation services for equipment totaling $44,466, but no evidence was found to support the consulting took place. The audit found Burns authorized a duplicate payment of $29,267 to Superior Offset Supplies for equipment repairs.

Burns also initiated or approved payments to Corporate Intelligence Consultants (CIC) for background investigations of five individuals who were not employees of the district, or seeking employment with the district totaling $1,571 in expenditures.

In a statement, Corporate Intelligence Consultants stated, “The finding for recovery of $1,571 is issued against Mr. Burns and not against CIC. CIC conducted all its investigations in good faith, based on requests from TPS officials; submitted its findings; and was paid for its services.”

Unaccountable expenditures approved by Burns total $659,999.

Foley said the district does not have the names of the five individuals investigated; they have been turned over to the auditor or the prosecutor. In addition, to the best of the district’s knowledge the background investigations were ordered by Burns, Foley said.

The auditor’s office confirmed it appears all investigations were ordered by Burns, but will not release the five individuals’ names. The office said those five individuals have been informed their names came up.

TPS hopes to recover in full the public money mismanaged by Burns

through the bonding companies CNA Insurance Company and Cincinnati Insurance company, said Dan Romano, TPS treasurer. If there is any money not covered by bonds, TPS will work with the auditor’s office and prosecutor’s office to make sure the money is recovered in full, he said.

Annually, the treasurer, superintendent, chief business officer and board president are bonded because they sign off on the financial dollars.

The bonding company serves as insurance to protect from theft in office.

Romano said Burns was covered for $250,000 annually each year for his six years as chief business manager.

The Board of Education made a formal request that the district do everything possible and act aggressively to recover the taxpayer money, said Bob Vasquez, board president.

TPS implemented changes prior to the audit that would keep such situation from occurring again, Foley said.

The district implemented new checks and balances for purchase orders and added a whistle-blower policy last spring. TPS also implemented a pay procedure in which the bank checks with TPS, verifying submitted checks before they are cashed.

According to the Ohio Auditor’s Office, Burns is responsible for $841,018 of unaccountable funds between Toledo and Cleveland. Burns has been charged with theft in Cuyahoga County, pleaded not guilty and is set to appear before a judge Feb. 1.

The Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating Burns’ alleged theft from TPS.

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The Lucas County Republican Party (LCRP) filed receipts of reimbursement for its outstanding semi-annual report on Dec. 28. More than 160 receipts were filed accounting for $3,134.98 in reimbursements. According to a letter attached to the receipts from James Damas, Lucas County Republican Party treasurer, the receipts were originally provided to the Ohio Republican Party for reimbursement.

The Lucas County Board of Elections is examining the receipts to make sure everything is correct under law.

The Ohio Republican Party reimbursed the LCRP, who in turn reimbursed Jon Stainbrook and Meghan Gallagher with the funds from the ORP. A check from the Ohio Republican Party for $3,134.98 appears in the 2009 semi-annual report’s statement of contributions received section.

The letter from Damas stated that according to R.C.3517.10, the LCRP complied with the requirement for expenditures by providing a canceled check and bank state-

ment, however, the LCRP would still provide the Board of Elections with copies of receipts requested.

According to the Board of Elections once the money from the Ohio Republican Party becomes county money an auditor can request receipts for large reimbursements to make sure the reimbursements are ordinary, necessary, verifiable and legitimate.

The Lucas County Republican Party filed its semi-annual campaign finance report July 31 and received a letter of 21-day notice to amend the report Sept. 11.

Among the items requiring clarification, the Lucas County Board of elections requested “receipts for the reimbursements for Stainbrook in the amount of $2534.98 and Gallagher for the amount of $600,” that were reported in the semi-annual report statement of expenditures.

The Board of Elections voted to send a second 21-day notice letter to amend the outstanding semi-annual report, on Dec. 8, before reporting the incident to the Ohio Elections Commission. A second 21-day notice letter was sent by certified letter Dec. 8 and signed for Dec.9. The Republican Party had until Dec. 30 to file its amended report.

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The free, expanded listings are also available as a downloadable pdf each week at www.toledofreepress.com. “In this troubled economy, Toledo businesses need to provide more services and give people more reasons to patronize a product,� Pounds said. “Offering our readers free, expanded listings is one way we plan to do that this year. Readers and advertisers appreciate every gesture toward their bottom line and we respect that.�

The listings will normally appear in the newspaper’s Arts&Life section, but Pounds said the debut merited a special announcement. “The listings are wrapped around this week’s issue in a special print jacket as a high-profile way to alert readers to our new service,� he said.

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The drive is promoting, “When you no longer wear it, share it,� said Dan Rogers, president and CEO of Cherry Street Mission. Cherry Street Mission will then distribute the clothing in the community in early February. “Clothing Your Community� is a partnership between Cherry Street Mission, LaSalle Cleaners, Pro-Pak Industries, The Andersons, Cumulus Broadcasting, Fifth Third Bank, Toledo Free Press, YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo, WTOL and H.O.T. Printing and Graphics.

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By Kristen Rapin TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER krapin@toledofreepress.com

FOX Toledo will launch the area’s only local 6:30 p.m. newscast Jan. 11. “Continuing our tradition of innovative programming, FOX Toledo is excited to roll out Northwest Ohio’s first local evening newscast at 6:30,� said Gary Yoder, FOX Toledo’s president and general manager. “With today’s hectic, dual-income family lifestyle, we feel that the 6:30 slot is perfectly suited for a 30-minute news product that brings local news and weather together with the national stories that have an impact on Northwest Ohio.�

After listening to input from its audience, the station decided to change the time of its evening newscast. “Viewers have repeatedly told us that they want the top local and national stories, combined with accurate weather at a time that is convenient for them. Our 6:30 news program is designed to deliver this exact format,�

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

When the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced its recommendations for breast cancer screening in November, it opened the floodgates of conversation.

“It’s created a lot of confusion among the community [and] the medical community,” said local hematologist and medical oncologist Dr. Nasfat Shehadeh.

According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Web site, the task force recommends women with a normal risk of breast cancer begin having mammograms biennially starting at age 50. It also came down strongly against the practice of breast self-examination (BSE) and stated that the risks and benefits of clinical breast examination (CBE) cannot be determined based on the current level of evidence.

The task force was also indecisive regarding the use of digital mammography or MRIs instead of the traditional film mammography.

AHRQ is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), but HHS secretary Kathleen Sebelius addressed the new recommendations directly and cautiously.

“The U.S. Preventive Task Force is an outside independent panel of doctors and scientists who make recommendations,” she said in a press release. “The task force has presented some new evidence for consideration but our policies remain unchanged.” “[The recommendations have] created some friction between other organizations,” Shehadeh said. “We have other organizations that come with

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Shehadeh, who practices at Mercy St. Anne Hospital in west Toledo, stated that the American Cancer Society, National Cancer Institute, and American Society of Clinical Oncology are three such organizations that have stood behind the task force’s 2002 suggestion for women to begin mammograms at age 40 and continue to do so every one to two

years until age 75.

Shehadeh said about 25 percent of women currently do not have regular mammograms, and he fears the new recommendations will encourage more women to test less frequently or not at all.

“The preventative task force is a very reliable force, and a lot of people will follow the recommendation, actually,” he said. “It’s going to undo a lot

of efforts that have been concentrating over the last 20, 30 years.”

The task force Shehadeh said the task force used meta-analysis, a process that combines data from several pre-existing sources to reach new conclusions. The sources were phase-three studies, which are considered the “gold standard” in the medical field.

Still, he does not agree with the new recommendations given that mammography reduces breast cancer mortality by 15 percent, a number that he believes is a rather conservative estimate.

“Nobody can question the fact that death from breast cancer has been going down for the last 15, 20 years,” he said.

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Shehadeh said the recommendations are a result of the personnel staffing the task force. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any cancer specialists,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of them are epidemiologists, private care physicians, probably a biostatistician. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The problem with this task force, or some of the people in the task force committee, they are against mammography from day No. 1, and they are still on the task force,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Another possibility that Shehadeh notes is the occurrence of interval cancer, which develops between screenings. He says this could be especially dangerous to women in their 40s as cancer tends to spread more rapidly at younger ages. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you do it every two years, probably you might miss some of the patients with breast cancer.â&#x20AC;?

He said that it is also possible for women to contract breast cancer in their 20s and 30s, although the median age is between 60 and 63.

Shehadeh also noted an economic factor in the task force recommendation. The task force determined that 1,904 mammograms would need to be done on women in their 40s to save one life. This ratio decreases as women progress in age.

Shehadeh does not believe that mammography should be discredited for screening because more cost-effective alternatives have yet to be developed. Although screening can produce false positives and resulting anxiety, he says most women are still willing to be screened because one out of six women will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we need to focus our research on a different way of screening, enhancing mammography,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think the answer is to abandon that way because it is not very cost effective.â&#x20AC;?

He said cost effectiveness is different from personal and financial viewpoints. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you talk to a patient, life is very precious,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But overall as a community, we have to be aware of the cost effectiveness because we have limited resources. But if you look at that, we are saving lives, here.â&#x20AC;?

Insurance benefits Shehadeh is concerned about changes in insurance benefits as a result of the new recommendations, but Vice President of Medical Affairs at Paramount Insurance Dr. John Meier assures there are no policy changes as a result of the recommendation.

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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force by the numbers â&#x2013; 16 people â&#x2013; 14 medical doctors â&#x2013; 4 Ph.D.s (including the two who are not MDs) â&#x2013; 13 are university professors â&#x2013; 1 doctor of biomedical informatics â&#x2013; 1 doctor of medicine, health management and economics â&#x2013; No oncologists Source: www.ahrq.gov â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was one study done by a group that was looking at the whole issue from a very statistical end-game viewpoint,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take one organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s input.â&#x20AC;?

Meier said Paramount observes the recommendations of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and other insurance carriers in order to formulate its own recommendations and policies.

Paramount also must provide high-level insurance coverage to score well with the National Committee for Quality Assurance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We try to garner a lot of different opinions,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of the plans get on board when thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a change.

This is different.â&#x20AC;?

Sebelius reflected this sentiment in her statement regarding the new recommendations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would be very surprised if any private insurance company changed its mammography coverage decisions as a result of this action,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Shehadeh noted the inopportune release of the recommendations during a time of public dissent regarding health care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not good timing, to be honest,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of polarization in the country in terms of the health options as we are going through public health versus no public health. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Somebody said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;this is the preview of the new planâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; trying to scare people.

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Shehadeh and Meier prescribe staying the course. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There really is no change in what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re recommending,â&#x20AC;? Meier said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need a lot more information.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The old recommendations from 2002 are still valid in my opinion,â&#x20AC;?

Shehadeh said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no big major studies that came since that time that refutes the old recommendation. We still stand behind recommending mammography every one to two years, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to the clinician, but I would say 40 to 49, we should include those.â&#x20AC;?

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■ Bean Canteen. On a recent ride We never leave home without one. But this handheld Grundig that fits into a on the Glacier Express, we sat across shirt pocket looks like a must have ... from an eco-friendly stainless steel reand a must hear. Pocket radios are not usable bottle made by Swiss company, just your entertainment center on the Sigg, and fell in love! L.L. Bean’s verroad, but will also alert you to poten- sion of these stainless steel canteens tial sightseeing opportunities, weather come in multiple colors, have neo-

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A solar energy installation at the Ohio Air National Guard (OHANG) base on Eber Road is being expanded by 50 percent to produce as much as 35 to 40 percent of the base’s energy needs with nearly all materials and suppliers coming from Northwest Ohio.

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur joined officials from the 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard and several local companies to commemorate phase four of the solar project on Jan. 5 at the base near Toledo Express Airport.

When completed, the project will generate 1.2 megawatts of energy by increasing the size of the solar field by 50 percent. It will become the largest solar field in Ohio and second largest for the Air Force nationwide, according to OHANG officials.

“Kaptur wanted to make it an energy independent base using photovoltaic research and materials developed in Northwest Ohio,” said Col. Mark Bartman, commander of the 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard.

“The National Guard is a community-based force and we’re proud to use local resources,” he said.

Ninety-five percent of everything built and installed in the solar field is provided by sources in Northwest Ohio. The solar installation has saved $140,000 on electric bills at the base during the past year, Bartman said.

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From her position on the defense subcommittee, Kaptur obtained more than $9 million in energy funding for the solar field at the 180th and a smaller field at Camp Perry in Ottawa County.

The solar installation at OHANG began in October 2008 with 800 kilowatts of capacity and will be increased to 1.2 megawatts when phase four is completed. That phase will generate about 37 percent of the energy used by the base.

The solar field generated 40 percent of the base’s electricity in August with only the first three phases in operation.

The new panels provide better megawatt production hours of electricity with the increased density of the solar panels, according to Lt. Col. Bill Giezie, the base’s civil engineer.

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Spangler reported the company is wrapping up current expansion of those facilities that will include a total of nearly 1 million square feet and about 1,000 employees upon completion.

Rudolph|Libbe of Walbridge has about 30 people working on phase four with a total of 120 employees who have worked on the total project. Romanoff Electric Company of Toledo is serving as the electrical contractor for the project.

A new company in the region, Nextronex, is producing the solar inverter units for use in the installation at the OHANG base. The inverters being used at the base’s installation were produced in Germany and are not as efficient as the new units will be, said Norm Rapino, CEO of Nextronex based at Metcalf Field in Milbury.

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Kaptur said that solar projects such as the one at the Ohio Air National Guard base are drawing interest in the Northwest Ohio region from alternative energy companies in other areas.

The Air National Guard plans to purchase electric vehicles for use on the base that will be recharged directly from the solar installation. The base is also developing methods for storing and controlling the use of renewable energy there, said Giezie.

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Artist, meet wedding consultant.

The result of the meeting is Brittany Craig — a Toledoarea wedding consultant who struck the scene just shortly after she graduated from college with a degree in art in 2004. Now, she has been named one of the top five wedding consultants in Ohio by The Knot Magazine.

Craig began her business “Crowning Celebrations” in 2002 — while she attended Saint Mary’s College in Indiana — and became independent in 2005. She works with about two couples a month and does everything from counseling to budgeting to booking other vendors to designing aesthetics and more.

“I am not afraid to get my hands dirty,” she said. “If it means joining the catering staff, I will. If it means popping champagne corks with the bartenders or setting up flowers or other installations, I will.”

She said she sets herself apart from other wedding consultants not only because of the close relationship she cultivates with each couple, but because of her art background.

Craig debuts a wedding and bridal advice column in this issue of Toledo Free Press.

Just six years ago, she was crafting both 2- and 3-D art projects out of just-sheered wool in art school.

“I try and use my art in my design work for an event,” Craig said. “I don’t just plan an event; I like to sit down with the couple and get to know them, understand their interests and personalities and integrate that into their wedding day.”

She became interested in the business during college when a lot of her friends started getting married and she would organize events and parties. Despite the flux of the economy since her beginning, she said she hasn’t had any problems finding couples who would pay for her services.

At $35 an hour, Craig said working her services into a wedding budget is a smart plan because she designs a budget for each wedding that considers small elements of a wedding often left forgotten until the end.

For example, brides and grooms tend to forget to factor in the cost of mailing wedding invitations, or the cost of outfitting the mother of the bride, she said.

She said one of the changes she noticed in her business since the drop in the economy is the frequency of lastminute calls.

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BRITTANY CRAIG several brides stick to a budget and blow it in the last two weeks and panic,” she said. “It’s my job to help them visualize what they’ve planned and make them comfortable so they don’t have to regret bills to pay.”

The average wedding final price tag in 2008 was $23,115 — excluding honeymoon costs, said Michelle Redmond, account executive for The Knot Magazine.

But even on a statewide level, Redmond said the economic dip didn’t seem to affect the number of subscriptions or wedding frequency.

About 6,500 brides from the Toledo area are subscribed to the magazine, and about 450 new brides buy a subscription every month, she said.

Craig said the Toledo area is a great market for weddings and that recently she has noticed an influx of backyard weddings.

Outdoor weddings, Craig said, are her favorite.

“They’re a blank canvas,” she said. “You’re given this environment that you can create as your own. It is unique to that day and even right down to the weather.”

After all the planning, consulting, designing and handholding, by the end of the engagement, Craig said she becomes a support system on the wedding day.

“I think our generation is used to entertaining in more intimate groups,” Craig said. “We have man caves, we have small groups and then when you come and get married you have 400 or 500 people in a room and it’s overwhelming.

They’re going to feel overwhelmed and overstressed and that’s what forms these bridezillas.”

On the wedding day, her advice to nervous brides is to smile — to remember that the day is a happy day, not one to cry about.

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■ Destination: Home This year’s brides and grooms are paying for many items themselves and getting creative with spending money. As extravagances are cut, so are engagement periods. Couples are settling for Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons rather than waiting for evenings in prime seasons. They are setting up tents in their backyards, bringing home “comforts” into them: plush fabrics, tent liners, draping to add texture, along with floor seating and head “family” tables that include parBrittany CRAIG ents and immediate family.

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■ The sweetest thing: Buttercream Buttercream is back — fondant is out. Buttercream is more affordable and preferable among cake connoisseurs. Whereas fondant is beautiful, it’s usually pealed off by guests and discarded.

■ Luminous lighting Lighting is “going green” with LED lights. LED lighting is more vibrant, produces little heat and takes little power to run. Lighting is one of my favorites! It showcases décor, illuminates flowers, spotlights the dance floor and creates a mood. Rotating logos, shapes and images, called gobos, create a 3-D effect.

■ Social media Couples are sharing their festivities on Facebook, YouTube, personal Web sites and other media networks. Guests can RSVP, make hotel reservations and shop registries from one Web site. If guests are unable to make the festivities, they can view pictures and videos online.

■ Bold invites The wedding invitation is the first thing guests see and sets the tone for the event. Brides are bringing bold colors of fashion into print, pairing them with sophisticated, romantic designs and scripts.

■ Photography and videography are going HD No one wants to miss a great party, and the same goes for the bride and groom. More couples are choosing to see each other before their ceremony for pictures. Often preventing them from enjoying cocktail hour, pre-ceremony and on-site photography allows brides and grooms to spend more time with guests. And you can relive your special day in vibrant color and crisp sound with HD videography.

Brittany Craig is the principle event designer and coordinator for Crowning Celebrations. She specializes in wedding and social celebrations. Follow her blog at www.crowningcelebrations.blogspot.com.

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By Vicki L. Kroll TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER vkroll@toledofreepress.com

When Theory of a Deadman opened for Daughtry in Toledo on Oct. 31, Tyler Connolly sported a white jumpsuit a la Elvis.

“That’s where we were for Halloween. That was awesome! I had fun that night,” the lead singer and guitarist said during a phone interview from his Los Angeles home. “I went to Graceland a couple weeks ago, and I was in Vegas last week and I went to that Elvis Cirque du Soleil — it was pretty awesome.”

C o n n o l l y, guitarist Dave Brenner and bassist Dean Back will be kings of the stage when Theory of a Deadman brings its first U.S. headlining tour to ToCONNOLLY ledo. The trio will play Headliners on Jan. 22. Halestorm and Taking Dawn will open the show.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $24 day of the concert. Doors open at 7 p.m.

“2009 was a great year for us. We did a lot of support tours — Mötley Crüe twice, the Daughtry tour, which was amazing. We went to Europe and headlined over there, but in the States we’re kind of desperate to do our own

tour and get to play a lot of songs,” Connolly said. “I think a lot of our fans can’t wait for us to do a full set and not just, you know, eight songs and that’s it.”

The band’s 2008 disc, “Scars & Souvenirs,” was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.

That CD features the hits “Not Meant to Be” and “Bad Girlfriend.”

“I guess for songs of Theory of a Deadman, what makes them memorable is there’s always a story that I try to tell in the songs; I always try to make them catchy and fun,” Connolly said. “I think that songs like ‘Hate My Life’ and ‘Bad Girlfriend,’ they work so well because they’re fun songs and I’m not trying to squeeze every last tear out of it.

“I think that’s what’s really great about our band is we’re not trying to be too much; we’re not trying to be too artsy or too underground; we’re just trying to find the fastest way to people’s hearts,” the songwriter said.

The rockers from Vancouver will take a break from their U.S. tour to cross the border to play at the Winter Olympics on Feb. 19.

“I’m going to be doing the luge,” Connolly cracked and laughed. “We’re playing one of the award ceremonies. I guess every time they give out medals, they have different bands playing, and because it’s in Vancouver, Canada, they’ve gotten a bunch of Canadian

bands to do it, so they’ve got us and Nelly Furtado and a ton of bands.”

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FAMILY PRACTICE

New year, here we come!

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Almanac

BY ELIZABETH HAZEL

YOUR TAROTGRAM AND HOROSCOPE

January 10-16, 2010

Events: Saturn retrograde in Libra (13th); Solar Eclipse/New Moon (2:11 am EST, not visible) and Mercury direct in Capricorn (15th)

All About 10

by Ann Fisher

Now that it’s 2010, let’s see how much you know about all sorts of things with tens!

1. Count to 10 in Spanish.

2. Solve this number sentence that uses Roman numerals: XL – XXX = ?

3. What day of the week will be 10/10/10?

4. Can you make three tens equal nine?

5. Can you make four tens equal 11?

6. If there are 10 cats in a boat and one jumps out, how many are left?

7. Can you list 10 words with the letters TEN inside of them? OFTEN is one example.

8. Finish these 10-letter food words. A) s _ _ _ w _ _ r _ y B) _ p p _ e s _ u _ e C) g _ __e__ui_

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Libra (September 23-October 22)

Swift and bold. Don’t hesitate if an opportunity looks good Monday! You can find the root of problems Tuesday, and resolve things favorable Wednesday.

Revise responsibilities for new priorities. Release whatever is unnecessary under the eclipse.

Snow-bound. The roots of a long-term emotional struggle finally surface this week. If you can detach from outworn habits and beliefs, you can rebuild a more solid foundation for life. People encourage this midweek, but feelings still wobble under the eclipse. Stand firm.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

Slow and cautious. You prosper through ingenious partnerships as the week begins, both for love and productivity. Midweek discussions reveal genius. Offers and promises given under the eclipse might not be solid.

Wait to see if others come through before acting.

Muse magnet. Conversations about love and family dominate Monday. The need for a creative outlet is powerful; a wonderful project takes shape on Wednesday.

The eclipse opens the way for new approaches and styles, and also draws you toward like-minded people.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

Laughter at the door. Certain endings can be a relief and a blessing this week. Undertake some practical improvements midweek. Wednesday brings lucky contacts through work. Clean up financial matters under the eclipse, but keep track of paperwork.

Work horse. A new job or project sweeps you into motion on Monday, and can result in a dandy new income source. Concentrate on necessary practical improvements midweek; experts are available. The eclipse fires your need to create lasting financially security.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Capricorn (December 22-January 19)

Moon monster. This eclipse cycle has a powerful emotional impact. Loved ones are ready for big decisions and break free from troublesome burdens. You’re able to make your own dynamic choices and decisions after much scrutiny and consideration.

Caught in riptides. Gifts, favors, compliments and good words come your way Monday, and continues through Wednesday. Extra burdens, tasks or jobs may be released or completed; the eclipse helps you clean off your plate and gain some breathing space.

Leo (July 23-August 22)

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

Whoops, I forgot. Highly beneficial and rewarding offers and efforts at the beginning of the week may distract from needed tasks. Exciting invitations and suggestions fire your creativity midweek. Long-term finances and resources turn a corner under this eclipse cycle.

Free to choose. A good angel is working hard on your behalf as the week begins. Deal with a task or situation you’ve avoided Tuesday for good results. You may need solitude as the eclipse approaches. Consider ways to balance family dynamics with personal goals.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

Pisces (February 19-March 20)

Perfect endings. Love and relationships are a central focus as the week starts. You’re able to be highly effective this week. Solid alliances serve well, and a long-term problem or problematic person is overcome. Clarify your goals for 2010 under the eclipse.

Essential upgrades. You can be incredibly lucky with good deals and offers as the week begins. Reconnect with good friends and enjoy social events midweek; some enlightening gossip comes your way. The eclipse brings leadership changes in clubs or associations.

Elizabeth Hazel is a professional tarotist-astrologer and author. She gives readings every Wednesday at Attic on Adams above Manos Greek Restaurant. She may be contacted at ehazel@buckeye-express.com (c) 2010

’m thinking about being more organized, spending less money, eating healthier, exercising regularly and learning something new in the new year. Anyone else?

Despite the knowledge that January 1st was traditionally the day when many people use the opportunity of a new calendar to resolve a new way of life, it took awhile to click that it really wasn’t just me. Although it seemed like a unique and novel feeling to begin the new year with a new frame of mind, the unusually large quantity of storage container, exercise equipment and Quicken software advertisements that seem to roll in at this same time each year eventually clued me in to the fact that it was actually almost everybody.

It stands to reason that turning your life around one January would prevent the necessity of repeating such a Shannon SZYPERSKI feat the following one. Yet, I somehow end up making the same life-improving declarations this time of year, every year. Perhaps it’s the extra pounds put on from the nonstop eating frenzy that begins with the Halloween candy and continues right through the New Year’s Eve appetizer spread or throwing the holiday budget out the window once push comes to shove at gift-giving time, but, whatever it is, the holiday season just begs a vow to make life new and improved.

The tradition and ritualism of Thanksgiving gives us an overwhelming sense of who we are, who we were and what we are grateful for. Then, beyond what has become its commercial and materialistic façade, Christmas shines through and sets a tone for realizing what is truly important in life. The visceral nature of the classic movies and Christmas music that accompany us beginning in November repeatedly remind us of the basic themes of our lives and our most endearing qualities. By Christmas Eve, we are ready to run down the main street of Bedford Falls shouting, “Merry Christmas” to everyone and everything in our path.

Just as the post-holiday letdown is about to set in, we begin to recognize that we are embarking on a whole new set of 365 days in which we could start our lives anew and make them better than ever before. We can hang onto that spirit of the best life has to offer for the whole year through by making it a daily reality for ourselves and for our families. From the moment that ball drops and illuminates the numerals that will mark our best year ever, we just know that we are going to live out the next year in blissful perfection on every level.

And then we don’t. New habits take anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months to stick in our psyche and become a part of us. Apparently, I, along with much of the rest of America, am a bit short on patience for that sort of time table. Actually, it is often more an issue of logistics than anything else.

I begin by thinking that daily morning yoga will get me started on a path to a healthier, less-stressed self and pave the way for an all-around better life for me and my family. However, it is long before even a two-week, habit-forming period that I find myself attempting child’s pose with one to three of my own children on my back and/ or their screams seem to overwhelm the sounds of ocean waves and gentle breezes.

The stress only begins to accumulate rather than dissipate and the attempt just doesn’t seem worthwhile. Any thoughts of instituting an exercise regimen outside of my own living room are quickly thwarted by intermittent icy roads and sick kids.

Similarly, monetary emergencies, such as a leaking roof and malfunctioning car doors seem to establish themselves well before an established emergency fund.

Organization is seemingly my best bet for successful change, since it hinges more on consistent effort than uncontrollable forces. However, it also hinges heavily on changing the habits of the four other people living in my house. The one thing harder than changing your own habits is attempting to change someone else’s.

Still, it only takes one diligent, successful attempt at overcoming barriers and excuses to be able to remove what has been a perpetual item on one’s yearly “To Do” list. And this might just be that year.

Shannon and her husband Michael are raising three children in Sylvania.

ANSWERS: 1. uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, seis, siete, ocho, nueve, diez 2. X (40 – 30 = 10) 3.

October 10, 2010, will be on a Sunday. 4. Here is one way: 10 – (10 ÷ 10) = 9 5. Here is one way: (10 x 10) ÷ 10 + 10/10 = 11 6. None. They were all copycats! 7. tend, tent, tender, tendon, tenant, tennis, tense, tenor, attend, attendance, intend, intense, and many more 8. strawberry, applesauce, grapefruit

A24 ■ TOLEDO FREE PRESS JAN. 4 BANACHOWSKI, CHESTER W. “BANO” age 86 www.ansberg-west.com GOOCH, CLYDE VERNON age 86 Toledo, OH www.blanchard-strabler.com KEUTGENS, MARY ANN E. (ADAMS) age 73, Toledo, OH www.egglestonmeinert.com KNIGHT, HERBERT J. age 93 www.ansberg-west.com MORRIS, TAKEKO “COOKIE” www.walkerfuneralhomes.com WAGONER, JOHN ELGIN “BUD” age 70 Ottawa Hills, OH www.walkerfuneralhomes.com WHITE, EUGENIA GENEVIEVE age 95 Sylvania, OH www.walkerfuneralhomes.com WILKINSON, ELIZABETH “BETTY” www.blanchardstrabler.com JAN. 3 DECRANE, HELEN age 76 Toledo, OH www.coylefuneralhome.com DELCAMP, EDWIN D. SR. www.walkerfuneralhomes.com JOHNSON, ELNORA E. age 83 Perrysburg, OH www.witzlershank.com MANROW, ALVA JACK JR. age 81 Toledo, OH www.birkenkampfuneralhome.com ROBERTS, MILDRED E. (TIPPIN) age 95 www.witzlershank.com ROOD, PATRICIA A. age 82 Toledo, OH SASS, CARL A. “PAPI” www.walkerfuneralhomes.com WALTER, JACK V. age 78 www.blanchardstrabler.com JAN. 2 CANNON, WILLIAM J. age 86 Holland, OH www.hoeflingerfuneralhome.com KETEL, WANITA G. age 96 Toledo, OH www.birkenkampfuneralhome.com KOWALSKI, JOSEPH C. JR. age 89 Toledo, OH www.sujkowski.com LENIX, JAMES B. “JIM” age 49 Toledo, OH www.freckchapel.com MULL, LAWRENCE EARL age 55 Toledo, OH SCOTT, SANDRA VALENCIC age 43 Sylvania, OH www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

DEATH NOTICES DEC. 27, 2009-JAN. 4, 2010 JAN. 2 (CONT) WALTERS, DONALD AMOS age 87 Rossford, OH www.sujkowskirossford.com JAN. 1 ARMENTROUT, WILLIAM N. “HAMMER” age 71, Toledo, OH www.freckchapel.com BOMBRYS, LEOCADIA “LAURA” age 93 www.sujkowski.com BOWER, DORIS MARIE age 86 Wauseon, OH DUHIGG, BARBARA ANN age 77 www.ansberg-west.com HYSLOP, GARY ALLEN age 51 Toledo, OH www.newcomertoledo.com LAY, KENNETH JAMES “KENNY” age 79 www.witzlershank.com OCHS DAVID JOSEPH “DJ” age 39 www.reebfuneralhome.com PETERS, MARY E. (LARGENT) www.walkerfuneralhomes.com STAPLETON, JAMES R. age 68 www.weigelfuneralhomes.com WILLIAMS, EARL P. “BILL” age 87 Toledo, OH www.nevillefuneralhome.com ZIMMERMAN, WILLIS WALTER age 81 www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

DEC. 31 BOROS, EUGENE W. age 82 Toledo, OH www.coylefuneralhome.com CORDY, LESLIE FREDERICK age 93 www.walkerfuneralhomes.com DOMINGUEZ, LILLIE R. age 87 Toledo, OH www.reebfuneralhome.com HALL, NEVA L. age 85 Waterville, OH LAJTI, ANDREW age 69 www.walkerfuneralhomes.com MARTENS, KAREN S. age 58 Perrysburg, OH www.marshfuneralhomes.com MASON, JUDITH ANN (REYNOLDS) age 66, Toledo,OH www.birkenkampfuneralhome.com PASQUINELLY, YVONNE M. age 75 Toledo, OH www.birkenkampfuneralhome.com RAMER, VIRGINIA R. age 85 Point Place, OH www.jasinfuneralhome.com RYAN, BEVERLY J. age 72 Toledo, OH www.jasinfuneralhome.com

DEC. 30 ALEXANDER, JANET YVONNE age 73 Toledo, OH www.dalefh.com CALDWELL, BETTY LEE age 86 www.witzlershank.com DANEY, ROBERT “ROB” SR. age90 Toledo, OH www.reebfuneralhome.com ESSING, RONALD, JR. “CHET” age 47 Toledo, OH www.freckchapel.com GAIGE, VIOLET MARIE FISCHER age 94 Sylvania, OH www.reebfuneralhome.com KUJAWSKI, VIRGINIA A. age 79 Swanton, OH www.nevillefuneralhome.com LIEBHERR, JUNE YVONNE (NOLLENBERGER) age 72 www.witzlershank.com SANDERS, GERTRUDE age 94 Toledo, OH www.cbrownfuneralhome.com STACHOWIAK, MILDRED A. age 90 Toledo, OH www.sujkowski.com DEC. 29 GARZA, GENE DAVID, JR. age 44 Toledo,OH www.newcomertoledo.com MURDOCK, MICHAEL R. age 65 Sylvania, OH www.reebfuneralhome.com PETERSON, MARY JANE age 84 www.dalefh.com SMITH, DONALD L. age 78 Toledo, OH STARK, LOREN B. age 71 www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com DEC. 28

JANUARY 10, 2010

INTERESTED BIDDERS: TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS – NEW BEVERLY K- 8 SCHOOL Sealed bids will be accepted by the Board of Education of the Toledo Public School District until 1:00 p.m. on January 28th, 2010, at the Toledo Public Schools Treasurers’ Room 3, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608, for all labor, material and supervision necessary for the New Beverly K-8 School, as more fully described in the drawings and specifications for the project prepared by The Collaborative, Inc and will be opened publicly and read immediately thereafter.

Bid Documents for the project may be examined at the F.W. Dodge plan rooms in Columbus, Builders Exchange in Toledo, University of Toledo – Capacity Building, E.O.P.A. – Hamilton Building, Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and The Plan Room in Ann Arbor, Construction Association of Michigan, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and Ohio Construction News.

Bidders may obtain copies of the documents starting December 23rd, 2009 which can be purchased from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Road, Toledo, Ohio 43615, phone: (419) 3855303. Drawings may be obtained on CD-ROM for no cost with the purchase of the specifications.

A MANDATORY PREBID CONFERENCE is scheduled for January 8th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Toledo Public Schools, 420 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608 If you have any questions or a need for additional information, please direct all questions in writing to Justin.Hammerling@lgb-llc.com , by phone at (419) 776-5600, or (fax) (877) 281-0784.

Sealed bids will be received for: Bid Item No. 1 - Site Work Bid Item No. 2 – Concrete Paving and Curbs Bid Item No. 3 – Asphalt Bid Item No. 4 – Landscaping and Grass Bid Item No. 5 – General Trades Bid Item No. 6 – Metal Studs and Drywall Bid Item No. 7 – Acoustical Ceilings Bid Item No. 8 – Painting Bid Item No. 9 – Flooring Bid Item No. 10 – Fire Protection Bid Item No. 11 – Plumbing Bid Item No. 12 – HVAC Bid Item No. 13 – Electrical Bid Item No. 14 – Technology Total

Estimates $ 584,149.00 $ 191,756.00 $ 234,778.00 $ 89,417.00 $7,141,660.00 $ 313,742.00 $ 153,609.00 $ 102,189.00 $ 356,700.00 $ 187,700.00 $ 508,100.00 $2,384,500.00 $1,266,900.00 $ 689,771.00 $14,403,571.00

Partners

GRABELSKI, LUCILLE age 94 Toledo,OH MICKENS, ROLAND E. age 86 Toledo, OH www.pawlakfuneralhome.com DEC. 27 BERGMAN, RUTH ISAC age 65 Toledo, OH www.sujkowski.com BOWSHER, GERALD J. II age 72 Toledo,OH www.coylefuneralhome.com ELSON, MARSHA MAE age 70 www.jasinfuneralhome.com GRINER, VICTOR J. age 84 Perrysburg, OH www.witzlershank.com

Drop-off Dates:

December 28 - January 23 Put those

clothes you no longer wear to good use by sharing them with your community.

Drop-off locations: The Andersons Fifth Third Bank YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo Lasalle Cleaners For more information, visit wtol.com.

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48 Exmoor. English Manor Home. Grand entry opens to livingroom w/Cathedral Ceiling. Updated Kitchen w/ granite opens to porch. Grand master w/new Berman built Limestone bath. Across From Wildwood! $399,900.

2155 Hawthorne. Expansive Brick 4500 sq.ft. home Fronting the Meadow. Exceptional detail, double bays in front, ornate coved ceilings, full bar. Grand living/ dining rooms. Meticulously Maintained! $374,900.

2524 Orchard Rd. Spacious floor plan, French Doors lead to Sunroom. Gorgeous marble mantle, hardwoods, and arches. Kitchen w/ younger appliances. Finished familyroom w/fireplace. Attic storage. $179,900.

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3478 Brookside Rd. $60,000 in Recent Improvements! New England Colonial overlooking River! Gracious Center Hall w/ Arched doorways and inviting livingroom w/fireplace. Updated Kitchen w/granite + stainless steel appliances. $412,000.

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OCEAN CORP. Houston, Texas. Train for New Career.

Underwater Welder, Commercial Diver, NDT/Weld Inspector. Job placement and financial aid for those who qualify, 1-800-321-0298.

3499 Brookside Rd. Exceptional Tudor on the Meadow boasts private backyard for entertaining!

Stunning Hardwoods on the Main floor, Updated Kitchen w/SubZero. 5,400 square feet. $335,000.

4261 Bonnie Brook. Excellent Opportunity, 4 bed/3.5 bath. 1st floor familyroom + enclosed porch. Bay Window and builtins add to the warmth! 2.5 Car garage, Rec room, and fenced yard. $199,500.

2665 Meadowwood. Richly appointed Mehring Built Tudor! Natural woodwork, hardwoods, 8 panel doors & leaded windows, 1st Floor Family room, updated kitchen, Pine Rec Room w/bar, 3rd floor finished! $249,900.

David Effler

David Effler

David Effler

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3002 W. Bancroft. Beautiful Tudor Across from the University! New gourmet kitchen plus two new baths.

Exceptional Familyroom boasts beamed cathedral ceiling. New Roof/GFA/AC! Get Inside! $219,900.

2344 Grecourt. Brick Colonial on Manicured Grounds!

Slate Entry, Dental Crown Moldings, Finished Basement.

Kitchen/Family Room Combo with fireplace. Enclosed Porch. 4Bed/2.5Bath w/attached garage! $169,900.

2006 Mount Vernon. Exceptional attention to detail/Rich builtins, leaded glass, polished hardwoods plus arched doorways.

Grand entry, gorgeous stairway, palladium windows. 9.5’ ceilings, updated kitchen w/stainless appliances. $249,900.

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REAL ESTATE

FREE MONTH RENT. Large 1 bed/1 bath units. Great West Toledo location. Close to UT, Toledo Hospital, shopping, e-way. On Tarta bus route. Laundry on site/ covered parking. Call Cindi for details.

479 Arrowhead. Custom Built, Awesome Finished Basement. 4-6 Beds, 3 full Baths, Open floor plan. $254,900. For more info and pics visit www.mlstoledohomes.com

LOTS AND LAND FOR SALE

Tony Harp

Key Realty 419.360.4277

Preferred Associates Cindi Kurtz 419.392.1000 • www.cindikurtz.com

20 ACRE LAND FORECLOSURES Near Growing El Paso, TX. No Credit Checks/Owner Financing. $0 Down, Take Over $159/Mo. payment. Was $16,900 Now $12,856 800-755-8953 www.texaslandforeclosures.com

RENTALS

Can’t Get financed? Want a Home? With payments as little as $300 a month you could own this home. No tricks! Investors welcome, limited supply and limited time.

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

Susie needs a home Susie is a 6-year-old longhaired cat. She is a mixed breed cat, but looks like she has some Himalayan in her. She has brown fur with cream undertones and gorgeous blue eyes. Susie is a little shy at first, but once she gets to know you she will come to you when you call her. She likes to perch on high places where she feels secure and out of the way. She is a little uncomfortable around other cats and will hiss at them if they get too close to her. Susie was front declawed by her previous owner so she will need to be an indoor only cat. Her long soft coat will need to be brushed at least once a week to keep from matting. If you’re looking for a calm quiet companion, Susie is the cat for you. Susie has been spayed, given a health exam by a licensed vet, is current on her vaccinations, evaluated for temperament and microchipped.

Toledo Area Humane Society is located at 1920 Indian Wood Circle, Arrowhead Park, Maumee. Adoption hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Call (419) 8910705 or visit the Web site www. toledoareahumanesociety.org.

APARTMENTS/DUPLEXES SOUTH TOLEDO 2 bed Duplex on River Rd. w/lndry hookups and garage.

2 bed Apts. Reynolds/Heatherdowns w/balcony and washer/dryer. ALL kitchen appl. included. 3 great locations to choose. Call Erin for details 419-392-793. Re/Max Preferred Associates

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Perrysburg

Sunday 2-4

25042 Belmont Ct.

4 BR, 2.1 Baths, 2041 sf, 2+ Car Gar

PRICE $234,900

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ATTN: NEW DRIVERS TRAINCO AND OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL DAY-EVE-WEEKEND CLASS • CDL Testing on site • Lifetime Job Placement Assistance • UAW Welcome • Ohio Job and Family Services Approved • Company Paid Training PERRYSBURG, OH 419-837-5730 TAYLOR, MI 734-374-5000 Train Local Save Hassle www.traincoinc.com

OTTAWA HILLS

OTTAWA HILLS

48 Exmoor. English Manor Home. Grand entry opens to livingroom w/Cathedral Ceiling. Updated Kitchen w/ granite opens to porch. Grand master w/new Berman built Limestone bath. Across From Wildwood! $399,900.

2155 Hawthorne. Expansive Brick 4500 sq.ft. home Fronting the Meadow. Exceptional detail, double bays in front, ornate coved ceilings, full bar. Grand living/ dining rooms. Meticulously Maintained! $374,900.

OTTAWA HILLS SU O ND PE AY N 24!

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2524 Orchard Rd. Spacious floor plan, French Doors lead to Sunroom. Gorgeous marble mantle, hardwoods, and arches. Kitchen w/ younger appliances. Finished familyroom w/fireplace. Attic storage. $179,900.

SU O ND PE AY N 24!

3478 Brookside Rd. $60,000 in Recent Improvements! New England Colonial overlooking River! Gracious Center Hall w/ Arched doorways and inviting livingroom w/fireplace. Updated Kitchen w/granite + stainless steel appliances. $412,000.

David Effler

David Effler

David Effler

David Effler

Effler Schmitt Co.

Effler Schmitt Co.

Effler Schmitt Co.

Effler Schmitt Co.

419.537.1113

419.537.1113

419.537.1113

419.537.1113

OTTAWA HILLS

OTTAWA HILLS

GENERAL

OLD ORCHARD

CARLSON’S CRITTERS

SU O ND PE AY N 24!

SU O ND PE AY N 24!

TRAVEL, TRAVEL, TRAVEL! $500 Sign-on bonus.

Seeking sharp guys and gals, Rock-n-Roll Atmosphere, Blue Jean Environment! Jan 1-888-361-1526, Dianne 1-877-724-3386.

OCEAN CORP. Houston, Texas. Train for New Career.

Underwater Welder, Commercial Diver, NDT/Weld Inspector. Job placement and financial aid for those who qualify, 1-800-321-0298.

3499 Brookside Rd. Exceptional Tudor on the Meadow boasts private backyard for entertaining!

Stunning Hardwoods on the Main floor, Updated Kitchen w/SubZero. 5,400 square feet. $335,000.

4261 Bonnie Brook. Excellent Opportunity, 4 bed/3.5 bath. 1st floor familyroom + enclosed porch. Bay Window and builtins add to the warmth! 2.5 Car garage, Rec room, and fenced yard. $199,500.

2665 Meadowwood. Richly appointed Mehring Built Tudor! Natural woodwork, hardwoods, 8 panel doors & leaded windows, 1st Floor Family room, updated kitchen, Pine Rec Room w/bar, 3rd floor finished! $249,900.

David Effler

David Effler

David Effler

Effler Schmitt Co.

Effler Schmitt Co.

Effler Schmitt Co.

419.537.1113

419.537.1113

419.537.1113

OLD ORCHARD

WEST TOLEDO

WESTMORELAND

3002 W. Bancroft. Beautiful Tudor Across from the University! New gourmet kitchen plus two new baths.

Exceptional Familyroom boasts beamed cathedral ceiling. New Roof/GFA/AC! Get Inside! $219,900.

2344 Grecourt. Brick Colonial on Manicured Grounds!

Slate Entry, Dental Crown Moldings, Finished Basement.

Kitchen/Family Room Combo with fireplace. Enclosed Porch. 4Bed/2.5Bath w/attached garage! $169,900.

2006 Mount Vernon. Exceptional attention to detail/Rich builtins, leaded glass, polished hardwoods plus arched doorways.

Grand entry, gorgeous stairway, palladium windows. 9.5’ ceilings, updated kitchen w/stainless appliances. $249,900.

HEALTHCARE

RNs to $35 All Shifts & Specialties 1yr current exp & CPR req’d Top Pay • Great Benefits Flexible Assignments

Call Today 866-877-0118 or Apply Online

FavoriteStaffing.com $ AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

David Effler

Dan Effler

David Effler

Effler Schmitt Co.

Effler Schmitt Co.

Effler Schmitt Co.

419.537.1113

419.537.1113

419.537.1113

WEST TOLEDO

PERRYSBURG

WHY RENT? “LAND CONTRACT” SU O ND PE AY N 13!

FOR SALE ELECTRONICS GET DISH -FREE Installation $19.99/mo HBO & Showtime FREE-Over 50 HD Channels FREE Lowest Prices No Equipment to Buy! Call Now for full Details 866-949-3596

REAL ESTATE

FREE MONTH RENT. Large 1 bed/1 bath units. Great West Toledo location. Close to UT, Toledo Hospital, shopping, e-way. On Tarta bus route. Laundry on site/ covered parking. Call Cindi for details.

479 Arrowhead. Custom Built, Awesome Finished Basement. 4-6 Beds, 3 full Baths, Open floor plan. $254,900. For more info and pics visit www.mlstoledohomes.com

LOTS AND LAND FOR SALE

Tony Harp

Key Realty 419.360.4277

Preferred Associates Cindi Kurtz 419.392.1000 • www.cindikurtz.com

20 ACRE LAND FORECLOSURES Near Growing El Paso, TX. No Credit Checks/Owner Financing. $0 Down, Take Over $159/Mo. payment. Was $16,900 Now $12,856 800-755-8953 www.texaslandforeclosures.com

RENTALS

Can’t Get financed? Want a Home? With payments as little as $300 a month you could own this home. No tricks! Investors welcome, limited supply and limited time.

Don Kettle Key Realty 419.262.2852

Tony Harp Key Realty

419.360.4277 www.mlsoledohomes.com

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

Susie needs a home Susie is a 6-year-old longhaired cat. She is a mixed breed cat, but looks like she has some Himalayan in her. She has brown fur with cream undertones and gorgeous blue eyes. Susie is a little shy at first, but once she gets to know you she will come to you when you call her. She likes to perch on high places where she feels secure and out of the way. She is a little uncomfortable around other cats and will hiss at them if they get too close to her. Susie was front declawed by her previous owner so she will need to be an indoor only cat. Her long soft coat will need to be brushed at least once a week to keep from matting. If you’re looking for a calm quiet companion, Susie is the cat for you. Susie has been spayed, given a health exam by a licensed vet, is current on her vaccinations, evaluated for temperament and microchipped.

Toledo Area Humane Society is located at 1920 Indian Wood Circle, Arrowhead Park, Maumee. Adoption hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Call (419) 8910705 or visit the Web site www. toledoareahumanesociety.org.

APARTMENTS/DUPLEXES SOUTH TOLEDO 2 bed Duplex on River Rd. w/lndry hookups and garage.

2 bed Apts. Reynolds/Heatherdowns w/balcony and washer/dryer. ALL kitchen appl. included. 3 great locations to choose. Call Erin for details 419-392-793. Re/Max Preferred Associates

AREA

DAY/TIME

ADDRESS

DESCRIPTION

Perrysburg

Sunday 2-4

25042 Belmont Ct.

4 BR, 2.1 Baths, 2041 sf, 2+ Car Gar

PRICE $234,900

LISTED BY

AGENT

PHONE

Assist2Sell

Robin Morris

419-310-3272

ARTS&LIFE

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JANUARY 10, 2010

USDA CHOICE Angus Chuck Shoulder Roast

2

Tender Green Asparagus $2.49 lb.

$ 49 Yellow Onions or Genuine Idaho Potatoes 3 lb.

99¢

lb.

Crockery Gourmet Seasoning 2.5 oz. $1.89

Hot Soup of the Week!

$ 99

Greenline Haricot Vert French Green Beans 8 oz.

5

Visit our website for recipe!

2/$ All Natural Fresh Bone-In Pork Chops

2

FRESH MEAT and SEAFOOD Bay Scallops

5

$ 99

$ 49

lb.

(Previously Frozen)

lb.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.69/ lb.

Ready to Bake! Pecan Crusted Trout $9.99/ lb.

WCM Fresh Ground Chuck $1.88/ lb. (Family Pack) Yoders Mashed Potatoes 2 lb. 2/$5 GROCERY and SPECIALTY FOODS Mario Batali Dei Fratelli Pasta Sauce Tomatoes 28 oz.

24 oz.

10

10/$

Made in Toledo

Our Family Canned Beans 15 oz. 3/$2 Zesta Saltine Crackers 16 oz. 2/$3 BAKERY WCM Moist & Delicious Cinnamon Rolls 6 ct.

Fat

2

$ 99

Tuesday Feb. 16

WCM Muffins 4 ct. $3.99 WCM 8x8 Brownie Squares 16 oz. $3.49

5

Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Pasta 8-16 oz. 3/$5 Bigelow Green Teas 18-20 ct. 2/$5 WINE Ciacci Piccolomini Save d’aragona $ 12 2006 Rosso di Montaleino 750 ml

22

$

lb.

WCM Crusty French Baguette

99

Zingari 2005 Toscano 750 ml $12.99 Save $7 Eric Chevalier 2008 Chardonnay 750 ml $14.99

26625 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg

419.872.6900

Hours: Mon-Sun 7 am– 11 pm Effective 1/11/10 - 1/17/10 | We reserve the right to limit quantities.

5

2/$

Texas Rio Star Grapefruits

PRODUCE and DELICATESSEN “Sliced to Order” Thumann’s Black Forest Ham

1

7

$ 99

2/$

lb.

No MSG & Gluten Free!

Whole Carrots 2 lb. 99¢ ea.

“Sliced to Order” Baby Swiss Cheese $5.99/ lb.

Whole or Sliced Mushrooms 8 oz. 3/$5 WCM Blue Cheese Pecan Salad $5.99/ lb.

DAIRY and FROZEN FOODS Tropicana Ben & Jerry's Orange Juice or Starbuck's 59-64 oz.

Ice Cream 1 pint 3/$

8

$ 99

Visit our web site for money-saving coupons!

Full service Pharmacy at our Perrysburg location.

4

$ 59

King Arthur Recipe!

Foley Fish Fresh Gulf of Maine Hake Fillets

8

Made with Fresh Foley Clams!

WCM New England Style Clam Chowder 16 oz.

5

2/$

Reiter Half & Half 1 pt. $.99 Our Family Shredded or Chunk Cheese 6-8 oz. 2/$4 SNACKS Cape Cod Potato Chips 8-9 oz.

4

2/$

Stouffer’s Red Box Entrees 6-12 oz. 5/$10 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel or Pancakes 10-16.4 oz. 2/$4 BEVERAGES Pepsi Cola or Coca Cola Products 12 oz. 12 pk. Or 24 oz. 6 pk.

12

3/$

Keebler Chips Deluxe Cookies 12.5-18 oz. 2/$4 Smart Water 1 lt. 10/$10 Keebler Townhouse Crackers 7.7-16 oz. 2/$4 Aquafina Water 16.9 oz. 24 pk. $3.99

www.waltchurchillsmarket.com State Liquor Agency & Wine Shop NOW 419.794.4000 OPEN On Sundays Hours: Mon-Sat 7:30 am-9 pm; Sun 8 am-9 pm Starting at 10 am.

No sales to vendors. | Not responsible for pictorial or typographical errors.

3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee

JANUARY 10, 2010

Visit www.toledofreepress.com

BIG

■ A27

SCREEN EVENT GET AN GET A 32" GET A 42"

HDTV HDTV HDTV †

with select room packages.

†

OR

†

OR

with any furniture purchase of $2999 or more.

with any furniture purchase of $1999 or more.

NO INTEREST IF PAID IN FULL WITHIN 12 MONTHS* Minimum purchase and Minimum payments required. Deposit may be required and is not eligible for this credit promotion.

Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the purchase balance is not paid in full within 12 months or if you make a late payment.

NICO BEDROOM

Includes: 3 Piece Queen Panel Bed + Dresser + Mirror + Media Chest + Night Stand

PLUS, 32" HDTV†

ALL 8 PIECES NOW ONLY

1499

$

Available Only at Participating Stores.

23

23

State Rt 224 Tiffin Avenue

7450 Timberstone Dr (Behind Wal-Mart) Findlay ı 419•423•2323

Meijer

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475

Cable Rd

Eastown Rd

State Rt 236

Diller Road

Lima Mall

State Road 309

Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat: 10am-6pm • Sun: 12-5pm

AMERICAS’

75

3223 Elida Rd (Across from Meijer) Lima ı 419•331•3131

475

75

1520 Spring Meadows Dr. Toledo ı 419•868•5600

Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm Sun: 12-6pm

Delivery and installation not included. †Make your purchase and receive a certificate to pick up your HDTV. Select room groups only. Limit one TV per purchase, per customer. See store for complete details.

*With credit approval for qualifying purchases made on the Ashley Furniture HomeStores Credit Card at participating stores. As of January 1, 2010, APR for purchases up to 27.99%. Penalty APR 29.99%. Minimum INTEREST CHARGE: $2.00. See card agreement for details including when the penalty rate applies. Offer valid for consumers accounts in good standing; is subject to change without notice; see store for details. Offer expires January 25th, 2010. May not be combined with any other credit promotion offer.

STORE FOR DETAILS. Some pieces and fabric prints may vary by region. Selection may vary by store. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price and/or specification may occur in print. We reserve the right to correct any such errors. Prices valid for a limited time only. Participation times may vary. HomeStores are independently owned and operated. An amount equal to sales taxes and delivery charges must be paid at the time of purchase. Previous purchases excluded. Picture may not represent item exactly as shown, advertised items may not be on display at all locations. ©2010 Ashley HomeStores, Ltd. Expires 01/25/2010.

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JANUARY 10, 2010

Tie up a great rate, not your money.

HUNTINGTON PREMIER PLUS MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT

1.50

% *

APY

$ 2 0 , 0 0 0 MINIMUM BALANCE GUARANTEED FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS

Increase the return on your savings without giving up access to your money.

Open a new Huntington Premier Plus Money Market Account and start earning this great rate, when you also have a qualifying Huntington checking account. Plus, you’ll get the security of FDIC insurance. Stop by a Huntington banking office, call 1-877-480-2345, or visit huntington.com/mma to apply today.

*Annual percentage yield (APY) is accurate as of date of publication. 1.49% rate (1.50% APY) referenced in any of the following tiers is guaranteed for at least 90 days from the date of account opening then may change at any time as the Huntington Premier Plus Money Market Account (HPPMMA) is a variable rate account. Different rates apply to different balance tiers. Rates and corresponding APYs listed in the tiers that do not earn 1.49% rate (1.50% APY) are also variable and subject to change without notice even prior to the first 90 days. Initial minimum opening deposit required is $20,000.00 and must be new money to Huntington. The interest rate for balances $0.01-$19,999.99 is 0.00% (0.00% APY); the interest rate for the following balance tiers, $20,000.00 to $49,999.99, $50,000.00 to $99,999.99, and $100,000.00 to $2,000,000.99 is currently 1.49% rate (1.50% APY) and will apply for at least 90 days.This is our current standard rate for HPPMMA opened November 23, 2009 or later. Balances $2,000,001.00 to $999,999,999.99 do not qualify for the 1.49% rate (1.50% APY); current standard rate for that balance tier is 0.80% (0.80% APY) and subject to change at any time. After the first 90 (ninety) days, the rates in all tiers are not guaranteed and subject to change at any time. When your balance falls into a particular rate tier, your entire balance will earn the applicable rate in effect for that tier, i.e., if your balance reaches $2,000,001.00 or more, your entire balance will earn that lower rate. Balances below $20,000.00 are subject to a $20.00 per month maintenance fee. Interest is compounded and paid monthly. Limit one account per household. CHECKING ACCOUNT REQUIREMENT & CONDITIONS: Customer must also have, or open, a consumer checking account with a $1,500.00 balance which must be titled in the same name(s) as the HPPMMA. Depending on your type of checking account, it may or may not be interest-bearing which will impact the overall return of your total funds on deposit. If checking account is not maintained, the HPPMMA will be converted to our Huntington Premier Money Market Account which has lower rates in all respective rate tiers and does not receive the 1.49% rate (1.50% APY) on any balance tier. APPLICABLE TO BOTH HPPMMA AND CHECKING ACCOUNTS: Fees may reduce earnings on the account. An Early Account Closing fee will apply to accounts closed within 180 days of opening. We reserve the right to limit acceptance of deposits greater than $100,000.00. Not valid with any other offer. FDIC insured up to applicable limits.

Member FDIC. ®, Huntington® and A bank invested in people.® are federally registered service marks of Huntington Bancshares Incorporated. ©2010 Huntington Bancshares incorporated.