Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz
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I want to thank everyone for supporting Issue 15 at the polls this week. We are humbled and pleased it was so overwhelmingly approved by voters and we believe it passed by the largest margin of any issue on the ballot.
That is an affirmation that Toledoans believe in regionalism and are willing to give up a little power in order to keep our customers together. Issue 15 was another important step toward a regional water system that works for everyone and makes sure rates are affordable.
If we can establish a model on how we can cooperate as a region on water, then we use that same model on economic development, health, public transportation, and any other issues that are important to us as a region.
I want to wish all Toledoans who served in the military - and all veterans worldwide - a very happy Veterans Day. Many of us will never know the sacrifices it takes to wear the uniform, serve our nation in war or peace, be wounded in battle, or be away from family for months or years at a time. Veterans Day
is about celebrating the brave men and woman who answered the call and served our nation.
I represent grateful Toledoans who wish they could thank each of you personally.
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The city of Toledo and the Toledo Police Department are partnering with Sylvania Youth Hockey, Toledo Public Schools, ProMedica, the Toledo Walleye, and Sue and Jim White, Jr., to provide a FREE ice hockey program for children.
About 63 percent of the kids are 8 years and under.
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The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department has been awarded an $820,991 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant from the Department of Homeland Security / Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The SAFER grant is intended to help fire departments increase staffing levels in order for them to respond to emergencies more effectively. Funding provided from the SAFER grant will allow our department to hire an additional six firefighters to the fire class that is scheduled to begin in February, 2019.
“I would like to thank Mayor Kapszukiewicz and city council for their support regarding the acceptance of the fire SAFER grant,” Fire Chief Brian Byrd said. "This grant allows us to add six additional firefighters to our department in a time when our run volume exceeds 60,000 incidents annually. When complete with their initial training, these six additional firefighters will bolster daily staffing and allow us to continue to provide the highest quality of fire/EMS service the citizens of Toledo have come to expect.”
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2018 Charitable Giving Campaign Update
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These donations are extremely helpful to our charities with completing their service missions.
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City employees have for years generously donated a portion of their paychecks back into our community through the campaign. The mayor
called on
all Toledoans to donate to the United Way and Community Shares.
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Congratulations to Police Detective Sgt. Karrie Williams, the 2018 recipient of the TAPA Award for Outstanding Contribution and Achievement In Supply Chain Security and Enforcement in recognition and appreciation of her contributions in the furtherance of cargo theft investigations, outstanding investigative techniques, industry collaboration, initiative, and efforts exceeding expectations.
Sgt. Williams was nominated for the award by Alan Harris, manager of security for Synnex, after working a case that resulted in nearly $100,000 of stolen laptops being recovered.
"A fraudster successfully impersonated a computer reseller and fooled one of our salespeople," Mr. Harris said. "Some of the product was shipped to Toledo... Her speedy disposition of this is tribute to her understanding of urgency in these situations."
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The 14th Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast and Resource Fair will be held 8 a.m. Monday,
Nov. 12
in Savage Arena at The University of Toledo.
Through the collaborative efforts of UT, the American Red Cross, and the Lucas County Veterans Service Commission, the breakfast and resource fair gives the community an opportunity to honor area veterans and active service members for the sacrifices they have made for the United States. Free parking will be available in lots 3, 5, and 6 near Savage Arena.
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Toledo Symphony
"A Hero’s Life" will be at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle at 8 p.m.,
Nov. 16 and 17.
Members of the Toledo Symphony Youth Orchestras perform side-by-side with their professional TSO counterparts in an epic orchestra to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. The Symphony pays tribute to the courageous men and women who served this great country and the world. More info at
toledosymphony.com
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2018 Blade Holiday Parade
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Don't miss the annual Blade Holiday Parade at 10 a.m. Saturday,
Nov. 17
in downtown Toledo. Starting on corners of Summit and Jefferson Streets, bring the family and enjoy giant balloons, local marching bands, clowns, floats, and much more. Be sure to stay for the full parade as Santa will be making his debut for the holiday season! Visit
bladeparade.toledoblade.com
for more information.
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Toledo International Film Festival
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The Toledo International Film Festival,
Nov. 16-18
at The Ohio Theatre
& Event Center
, is a community-driven event that celebrates cultural diversity and international understanding.
More than 900 people attended last year. #
TIFF2018 will again be a must-see event!
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Tickets for each film include food samples and exciting programming — all for about the same price as a regular movie ticket. Presented by the Ohio Theatre & Event Center in partnership with Welcome TLC and a host of local community partners and restaurants. Visit
ohiotheatretoledo.org/tiff
to learn more and to buy tickets.
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By The Numbers
(
year-to-date
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60,321
potholes filled
351
water main breaks repaired
1.4 million
feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
91,020
feet of storm sewers cleaned
6.96 million
pounds of debris removed with street sweepers
2.22 million
pounds of debris removed from alleys
1,941
illegal signs removed
2,020
trees trimmed
7,890
vehicles towed
5,599
fire runs
46,904
EMS runs
9,025
building inspections completed
3,045
contractor licenses issued
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Third Baptist Church, the oldest African American Baptist Church in northwest Ohio, and a pillar in Toledo, celebrates 150 years of service and ministry on Nov. 10. The church was established in 1868, the same year that the 14
th
amendment was ratified in the United States. Its founders were pioneers who overcame great adversity. The city of Toledo urges everyone celebrate and recognize the importance of its contributions and its impact on our community.
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Rogers star Zia Cooke commits to South Carolina
Rogers High School girls basketball star Zia Cooke will continue her career next year at South Carolina. Cooke announced her decision Monday at a special gathering at the high school. Hers was the most highly anticipated college decision by a Toledo girls player, ending a recruiting process that included Division I offers from more than 60 college programs. She currently is ranked the No. 7 player in the country in class of 2019 by HoopGurlz. Under coach Dawn Staley, a Hall of Fame player, the Gamecocks won the national championship in 2017 and reached the Elite Eight a season ago. Staley’s credentials were one reason Cooke chose her destination.
Toledo Civic Hall of Fame adds five to the fold
The grandmother of a modern-day feminist icon and a legendary football coach are among the 2018 inductees to the Toledo Civic Hall of Fame. Former Mayor Carty Finkbeiner helped establish the Hall of Fame in 1998. Honorees must be deceased for at least two years and are selected unanimously by a 10-person committee.
Toledo Air Show to return in 2019
The Toledo Air Show will return in 2019, local officials announced. After a 12-year hiatus, the air show returned to Toledo Express Airport in 2016, and coordinators say they plan to keep the event in town on a three-year cycle. The air show is scheduled for July 13 and 14, and attendees can expect performances from high-profile aviators. Aircraft at the show will range from World War II planes to fifth-generation fighter jets, said retired Lt. Col. Mike Timbrook of the Toledo Air Show. The planning process for an air show takes between two and three years because many of the most in-demand demonstration teams book several years in advance.
Water rates key in determining who will join new Toledo-led commission
Now that Toledo voters have given city officials permission to form a new regional water commission, it’s time to figure out who all will participate. Toledo’s current water customers include Lucas County, Maumee, Perrysburg, Sylvania, Whitehouse, Fulton County, Monroe County, and the Northwestern Water and Sewer District. Several are studying whether they can get better service and rates by providers outside of Toledo. Ed Moore, Toledo’s public utilities director, said Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz’s plan to create the com
mission is the best option for everyone.
University of Toledo launches College Mentors for Kids
The University of Toledo is launching its chapter of the College Mentors for Kids program. The new chapter will serve children from Old Orchard Elementary School. 38 3rd-through-5th graders are matched with 38 UT student mentors. They will meet once a week after school at UT. Students meet different professors and do fun and engaging experiments and activities. The program at UT is sponsored by the Hylant Family Foundation.
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