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A celebration of women who find themselves at any stage of “the change,” “Menopause: The Musical” will bring 90 minutes of comedy and song parodies to the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1.

Tickets can be purchased at the Marathon Center’s box office at 200 W. Main Cross St., which is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour prior to the show. They are also available online at www.marathoncenterarts.org with prices ranging from $30-$60.

Set in a department store, four women meet while shop-ping for a black lace bra at a lingerie sale.

A f t e r n o t i c i n g unmistakable simi lar it ies among one another, they joke about their woeful hot f lashes, mood swings, wrinkles, weight gain and much more.

The women go on to form a sisterhood and bond with the entire audience as they rejoice in celebrating that menopause is no longer “the silent passage.”

The sisterhood is real. Cast member Megan Cavanagh told The Courier it’s like a “love fest,” and she has enjoyed touring with her co-stars since she started

doing the musical in 2004.“It’s like going on vacation,

and ‘yay, we get to do a show,’” she said.

Cavanagh was attracted to the script after she attended one of the shows and watched it capture the audience, she said.

“The message is pretty clear: Although we are all going through this life-changing pro-cess, our best years are not nec-essarily behind us, they’re ahead of us. We go into it in solidarity and laughter together.

“It’s different for every woman. Everyone sees them-selves in the show. They see themselves through one or more of the characters,” Cavanagh said.

The guys are invited to join the girls’ night out, too.

“Men come in reluctantly but always leave smiling,” Cavanagh said.

The characters don’t have names in the traditional sense, instead they are recognized by their personality traits.

Cavanagh plays Earth Mother; Donna Huntley plays Professional Woman; Rebecca Fisher plays Soap Star; and Teri Adams plays Iowa Housewife.

Cavanagh said she identified strongly with her character as

someone who is eco-friendly, meditates and has followed a vegan diet.

“It was a perfect fit, quite frankly,” she said.

Normally a maternal and loving personality, Earth Mother is struggling to make sense of her recent onset of insomnia and mood swings.

“We all help each other deal with this change of life,” Cava-nagh said.

The production features parodies from classic pop songs of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, including “My Husband Sleeps at Night,” a take on “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” “Night Fever” becomes “Night Sweatin’,” and “Chain of Fools” turns into “Change of Life,” she said.

Written by Jeanie Linders and premiering in Orlando in 2001, the show has played in more than 450 cities across the United States, nearly 300 inter-national cities and a total of 15 countries.

The show contains adult con-tent and may not be suitable for children under 13.

For more information, visit www.menopausethemusical.com or call the Marathon Center box office at 419-423-2787.

The Arts Partnership will present Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat,” the classic children’s tale that comes to life on stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts.

Reserved seating tickets are $8 for children and $10 for adults.

They can be purchased at the Marathon Cen-ter’s box office at 200 W. Main Cross St., which is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour prior to the show. They are also avail-able online at www.marathoncenterarts.org and by contacting the box office at 419-423-2787.

The show is part of the “TAP Package” at MCPA, a series of one-hour performances geared toward families at affordable prices. The Arts Partnership is also presenting two performances of “The Cat in the Hat” as part of its “School Day Performance Series” on March 30.

Childsplay is one of a handful of theater com-panies in the United States to perform the adap-tation, and show director David Barker said the performance can be boiled down to one word: fun.

“The show feels just as youthful and exhilarating as reading a Dr. Seuss book,” he said.

From the moment his tall, red-and-white striped hat appears at their door, Sally and her brother know that the Cat in the Hat is the most mischie-vous cat they will ever meet. Suddenly, a rainy after-noon is transformed by the Cat and his antics. Can the kids clean up before mom comes home? With some tricks (and a fish) and Thing Two and Thing One, with The Cat in The Hat, the fun’s never done.

The Arts Partnership of Greater Hancock County is a nonprofit organization serving Find-lay and Hancock County. Its mission is to provide, encourage, and promote quality arts education, community enrichment, and entertainment oppor-tunities. The Arts Partnership is funded in part by the Findlay Area Arts Fund and other funds of the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, private donations, corporate and small business donations, and the Ohio Arts Council.

Contemporary dance and classical ballet take to the stage for the 2017 “Pointe of the Evening” fundraising performance Saturday, March 25, at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 W. Main Cross St.

The event begins with a silent auction in the lobby at 6:30 p.m. The performance fol-lows at 7:30 p.m. with a reception afterward.

Proceeds go to the Chance to Dance Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance and instruction opportunities for local dancers. Donations to the 501(c)(3) organization may be mailed to the Chance to Dance Foundation, in care of Judy Reading, 7443 Eagle Drive, Findlay, OH 45840.

Advance tickets are $14 for adults and $12 for seniors and students, and are avail-able through the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, www.marathoncenterarts.

org, or by calling 419-423-2787. All tickets are $17 at the door.

The performance begins with selections from “A 1940s Nutcracker,” with dancers from Neos Dance Theatre and the Findlay Academy of Ballet. Members of Neos Dance Theatre will perform to a live piano accom-paniment of Beethoven’s “Fur Elise” by Findlay’s Patrick Sadowski and offer a duet to selections from George Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.”

The evening will be capped by a presen-tation of “Games,” performed by advanced members of the Findlay Academy of Ballet and choreographed by Reading, a ballet pro-fessional at the academy.

“It is always a treat to see such world-class professionals in Findlay,” Reading said. “These dancers also inspire my students not

only through their technical skill but through their sheer love of the arts.”

The Findlay Academy of Ballet offers instruction for students ages 5 through adult. Those dancing in the “Pointe of the Evening” have been rehearsing for nearly a year. Most students spend several nights a week in class at the studio, and most week-ends in rehearsal.

Local dancers include Amy Barto, Brian Jones, Lydia Mattingly, Caitlin Smith, Laura Stark, Allyson Utz, Victoria Wurm, Joseph-ina Bouaphakeo, Shawna Bartson, Kitty Cleary, Parris Crowe, Emi Kawamura, Miki Kawamura, Lindsey Stultz, Kendra Tossey, Clara Baker, Lauren Baker, Amber Bihn, Emma Cook, Maria Debord, Christina Horn, Isabella Nigro and Riley Orchard.

The Mulligan Brothers’ indie folk music will return to the University of Findlay on Friday, March 24, as part of the Music Bach’s Concert Series. The band will perform in the Alumni Memorial Union’s Atrium from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Admission will be free and community members are invited to attend. Lunches may be purchased at The Cave, or individuals may pack a lunch.

The Mulligan Brothers, who last visited UF in 2015, perform music with resonating lyrics that tell stories through soft vocals, mournful fiddle playing and soothing guitar. One of their signature instru-ments is an upright bass made out of vintage suitcases.

They play an original mix of Americana, folk rock and country with a predominantly acoustic sound, reflecting older music with a contemporary twist.

The Mobile, Alabama-based band features members Ross Newell, Greg DeLuca, Ben Leininger and Melody Duncan. Duncan replaced fiddle player Gram Rea.

The group’s first album, “The Mulligan Brothers,” was voted Alabama Album of 2013

by readers of Mod Mobilian. Their album, “Via Portland,” which addresses topics such as murder and longing, lends an additional depth to their melodies.

Alabama.com named the Mulligan Brothers one of the 20 bands to watch (and listen to) in 2016, alongside the likes of Little Big Town, Emmylou Harris and Alabama Shakes.

In a 2016 Montgomery Advertiser story, Newell explained the band’s goal is to make “very honest” music.

“I guess the goal with that honesty is to make people feel something,” he said.

To listen to a sampling of some of their songs, includ-ing their latest single, “Divine Design,” and to learn more information about the band, visit their website at www.the-mulliganbrothers.com.

The Mulligan Brothers’ per-formance is presented by the University of Findlay’s Student Activities Board, an extension of the Office of Student Activi-ties, Commuter Services and Leadership Development. Student Activities Board is a student board that strives to bring diverse entertainment to campus. Call 419-434-4606 for more information.

Mulligan Brothers to play show for UF’s Music Bach’s Concert

Photo providedTHE MULLIGAN BROTHERS will bring their indie folk sound to the University of Findlay’s Alumni Memorial Union March 24.

Arts Partnership will present Marathon Center showings

Photo providedDR. SEUSS’ CLASSIC tale “The Cat in the Hat” takes the stage March 30 at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts.

‘Menopause: The Musical’ will bring songs and laughter to Marathon Center on April 1

Cavanagh

Photo provided“MENOPAUSE: THE Musical” will make you laugh when it takes the stage April 1 at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts.

Performance blends local and professional dancersPerformance blends local and professional dancers

Photo courtesy of Inspiring ImagesLYDIA MATTINGLY (l-r), Alexandra Utz, Amy Barto, Caitlin Smith and Brian Jones will be among the dancers performing in the 2017 “Pointe of the Evening,” being held March 25 at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts. Proceeds from the event go to the Chance to Dance Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance and instruction opportunities for local dancers.

EventsWINTER/SPRING DANCESThrough June 11

Home of the Bavarian Club, the Bavarian Haus is a nonprofit organization led by a group of men and women who share a love of polka music and the German heritage. Founded in 1972, it has been a place for people young and old to celebrate special occa-sions and enjoy dancing, eating great German food, and visiting with friends. Their winter/spring dances run the Sundays through April 2; April 23 to May 21; as well as the weekend of June 9 to 11. Time: Doors open at 3 p.m., dance runs 4 to 8 p.m. Location: Bavar-ian Haus, 3814 Ohio 18, Deshler. Information: 419-278-0536 or www.bavarianhausdeshler.com.

LOU HOLTZToday

Lou Holtz, former Notre Dame head football coach and college football analyst, will appear at a Critical Connexions event meant to educate audiences on coach-ing youths through mental health challenges. Guest speakers include Rex Stump of Fellowship of Chris-tian Athletes, Toledo; and Steve Benjamin of Harbor Behavioral Health, Toledo. Admission: $10. Time: 9 a.m. Location: Hunting-ton Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. Information: 419-255-3300, www.ticketmaster.com, http://huntingtoncentertoledo.com.

COIN AND CURRENCY SHOWSunday

The Old Fort Coin Club from Fort Wayne, Indiana, will have a coin and currency show with over 50 tables of numismatic material like coins, tokens, paper money and related objects. Parking is free and food will be available. Admission: Free. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Information: Bill Haines at 260-710-4639.

‘A NIGHT AT HERITAGE HALL’March 24 and 25

The 11th annual “Night at Heritage Hall” inserts guests into the position of a nightwatchman at the museum. As visitors tour by flashlight (provided), they will meet historical personalities from many different eras, including Vietnam, Civil War, World War I and II soldiers, Native Americans, pioneers, U.S. presidents, inven-tors and local historical personali-ties. Deadline for preregistration is March 22. Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.mari-onhistory.com or by paying at the museum by cash, check or money order. Admission: Advance tickets $7 for nonmembers and $3.50 for museum members; door prices $8 and $4 for nonmembers and members, respectively. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Location: Heritage Hall, 169 E. Church St., Marion. Infor-mation: Marion County Historical Society at 740-387-4255.

FLAG CITY MODEL TRAIN SHOWMarch 26

The 14th annual Flag City Model Train Show will feature model and toy trains along with railroad memorabilia for sale and on display. The year’s train ride season will also kick off with Engine 901 and Riverside Train in operation. Experts will be on hand for discussion along with food service, free parking and handicap accessibility. Admis-sion: $4; children 12 and under free; train rides cost additional $2 for adults and $1 for kids 12 and under. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: 12505 Hancock County 99, Findlay. Information: 419-423-2995 or www.nworrp.org.

‘ENCORE!’March 29

“Encore! A Celebration of Creativity and the Arts” will culminate Bluffton University’s annual Civic Engagement Day with a variety of works, includ-

ing music; scenes from “Demo,” a play written by senior Brianna Lugibihl; excerpts from “Beaver Monologues”; and poetry read-ings by “Bridge” literary journal writers. Admission: Free. Time: “Encore!” starts at 8 p.m. Loca-tion: Yoder Recital Hall, Bluffton University. Information: Tricia Bell at 419-358-3285.

STATE OF COMEDYMarch 31

Steve Sabo and and Spark Mann will headline an evening of comedy in Sandusky. Whether the situation calls for a clean show, a dirty show or something in between, Sabo has the experi-ence and material to provide it. Mann was pushed into comedy by his friends, going on to win a Chicago comedy contest hosted by Redd Foxx. Admission: $12. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., San-dusky. Information: 419-626-1950 or www.sanduskystate.com.

FISHING FESTIVALApril 1 and 2

Walleye anglers are invited to compete for money and prizes at the upcoming Bass Pro Shops Walleye Roundup and Festi-val. Tournament organizers are anticipating 40 two-man teams will compete for a prize purse of $20,000. The festival will feature informational displays and semi-nars, kids’ activities including a fishing derby, food trucks, music and more. Team registration fee is $500. Admission: Free. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Location: Bass Pro Shops and the Rossford Marina, 300 Hannum Ave., Ross-ford. Information: 855-765-5451 or http://visitrossfordohio.com/walleyeroundup/

LONG RIFLE EXHIBITApril 1 and 2

The Association of Ohio Long Rifle Collectors (AOLRC) will hold its 42nd annual exhibit and present approximately 400 Ohio-made muzzleloading rifles, includ-ing plain working rifles as well as brass, silver and ivory inlaid rifles. AOLRC members can often iden-tify rifles that visitors bring to the show and educate the public about the rifles’ purpose and his-torical value. A small trading table is provided where members can offer antique arms and accessories for sale or trade. Admission: $5, kids 12 and under free with paying adult. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 1; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 2. Loca-tion: The Lafayette Hotel, 101 Front St., Marietta. Information: Allen Corbett at 330-340-9205 and allencorbett13@gmail.com.

Music‘BROADWAY AND BEYOND’Today

Internationally famed singer and Broadway performer J. Mark McVey joins the Heartland Vocal Artists and Pops Orchestra with Maestro Robert Nance in a trib-ute to the American musical the-atre tradition and the American songbook. McVey is best known for his role as Jean Valjean in the Broadway production of “Les Miserables,” and he holds the distinction of being the first American to perform the role in London’s West End. Admission: $20-$30. Time: 7:30 p.m. Loca-tion: Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 Ohio 118 S, Van Wert. Information: 419-238-6722 or www.npacvw.org.

JAZZ ENSEMBLESunday

The University of Findlay Jazz Ensemble spring concert theme is “Jazz – Any Way You Like It.” Directed by Jack Taylor, professor of music, the show will feature a variety of jazz works from the big band era to modern times. The group will explore classics from the library of the Glenn Miller Orchestra as well as more cur-rent hit songs by Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and others. Admission: Free, but tickets required. Time: 3 p.m. Location: Winebrenner Theological Semi-

nary’s TLB Auditorium, 950 N. Main St. Information: Get tickets through the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts box office at www.marathoncenterarts.org or by calling 419-423-2787.

CATHERINE FREED CONCERTSunday

The Ohio Northern University Symphonic Band will present a concert to honor the memory of Catherine “Kitty” Freed, former first lady of Ohio Northern, with motivational and special music designed to reflect her positive spirit and uplifting nature. Her husband, DeBow Freed, served as president of the university from 1979 to 1999, and she was an active member of both the university and local communi-ties. DeBow Freed also served as president, and Kitty Freed as first lady, of the University of Findlay. Admission: $20 for adults, $10 for senior citizens, children and students are $5. Time: 4 p.m. Location: Freed Center for the Performing Arts, Ohio Northern University. Information: Call the Freed Center box office at 419-772-1900 between noon and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

CAMERATA SINGERSSunday

Bluffton University’s Camerata Singers will perform “Hymns and Songs of the Church,” conducted by Mark J. Suderman, director of choral activities at Bluffton. The program will feature sacred choral music from the Renaissance period to the present, including gospel music, choruses from major works, spirituals, hymn arrange-ments and more. Ana Yoder Coul-ter, staff accompanist at Bluffton University, will accompany the choir on piano and organ. Student instrumentalists will also perform on trumpet, saxophone and flute. Admission: Free. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Yoder Recital Hall, Bluffton University. Information: Tricia Bell at 419-358-3285.

MARK APPLEBAUMMarch 23-24

Stanford University composer Mark Applebaum will be guest composer in residence for Heidel-berg University’s music series. He will play with his father, Robert, in the Applebaum Jazz Piano Duo on March 23, and in a solo recital of his compositions March 24. His solo, chamber, choral, orches-tral, operatic and electroacoustic work has been performed around the world, and he builds electro-acoustic sound-sculptures out of junk, hardware and found objects for use as both compositional and improvisational tools. Admission: Free. Time: 7:30 p.m. March 23, 7 p.m. March 24. Location: Ohl Concert Hall, Brenneman Music Hall, Heidelberg University, Tiffin. Information: Heidelberg School of Music and Theatre at 419-448-2073.

CHRIS BOTTIMarch 25

Master trumpeter Chris Botti will appear with the Lima Symphony Orchestra. Botti, the

nation’s largest-selling instrumen-tal artist, performs pieces that range from jazz to pop to rock, and has performed with Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, John Mayer and Steven Tyler. Admission: $70 for meet and greet, $60 for area 1, $45 for area 2. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Veterans Memorial Civic and Con-vention Center, 7 Public Square, Lima. Information: Sara Chong-son at 419-222-5701 or sarac@limasymphony.com.

THE GALAApril 1

The Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio celebrates its 10th anniversary with a gala dinner and concert featuring the Boston Pops and Bernadette Peters. Conducted by Keith Lockhart, the Boston Pops is one of the most recorded orchestras in the country and is known as “America’s Orchestra.” Peters is a Tony Award-winning Broadway actress noted for roles in several Stephen Sond-heim stage works like “Into the Woods,” as well as appearances on “The Carol Burnett Show” and films like “The Jerk” and “Annie.” A post-concert celebration will be held at the Wassenberg Art Center with live music, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar for $20 admission at 10:30 p.m. Admis-sion: Orchestra tickets are $150, mezzanine tickets are $125, and balcony tickets are $100. Orches-tra center tickets with dinner at Willow Bend cost $250. Time: 8 p.m., social time begins at 5 p.m. with 5:30 p.m. dinner. Location: Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 Ohio 118 S, Van Wert. Information: 419-238-6722 or www.npacvw.org.

Theater‘THE LONG RED HERRING’March 31-April 2

Tiffin University’s Dragon’s Den Players will present “The Long Red Herring,” a comedy thriller by Pat Cook. The show chronicles a professor with an unusual final exam: he sets up a murder in his own home and has his students try to solve it. Soon, the students suspect the murder is real. Admission: $4 at the door. Time: 8 p.m. March 31 and April 1, 3 p.m. April 2. Location: Osceola Theatre, Gillmor Student Center, Tiffin University. Information: Mary Grennen at 419-448-3376 or grennenmv@tiffin.edu.

‘OF MICE AND MEN’March 31 to April 2; April 6 to 9

John Steinbeck’s story is set in Great Depression-era California, following two drifters, George and Lennie, who together hope to acquire their own piece of land. But when Lennie stirs up trouble on the job, George, now worried about his own safety, must choose between protecting his friend and staying the course toward his version of the American dream. Admission: $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens, $5 for students 13 and under, $10 for students 14 and

up, and $17 per seat for groups of 10 or more. Time: 2:30 p.m. for Sunday shows, all others are 8 p.m. Location: Toledo Repertoire Theatre 10th Street Stage, 16 10th St., Toledo. Information: 419-243-9277 or www.toledorep.org.

Exhibits‘BETTY FULMER: A RETROSPECTIVE’Through April 1

Internationally renowned artist Betty Fulmer, a longtime Findlay resident, is displaying her visual stories, poems, fantasies, and myths in a paint and mixed media exhibit at the Marathon Center. A closing reception will be held Saturday, April 1. Admission: Free. Time: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Location: Fisher/Wall Art Gallery, Mara-thon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 W. Main Cross St., Find-lay. Information: 419-423-2787.

‘FRAMING FAME’Through June 4

Using approximately 55 works from the Toledo Museum of Art’s extensive collection of works on paper, this exhibition charts the increasing proliferation of celeb-rity portrait photography and its popularity throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Beginning with the 1860s when photogra-phy was invented and a carte-de visite portrait of Abraham Lincoln up through Andy Warhol’s 1970 “Little Red Book of Polaroids,” the exhibition provides an overview of celebrity portrait photography’s reach throughout the 20th century along with its prominent role in shaping today’s attitude toward celebrity. Admission: Free. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Location: Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Information: 419-255-8000 or www.toledomuseum.org.

Ticket WatchTickets are now on sale for the

following events: Southside Johnny and the

Asbury Jukes — Today, 7 p.m., House of Blues, Cleveland. $30-$50; www.houseofblues.com, www.ticketmaster.com.

Theresa Caputo, the Long Island Medium — March 24, 7:30 p.m., Stranahan Theater, Toledo. $39.75-$150; 419-381-8851, www.stranahantheater.org.

TobyMac — April 6, 6:30 p.m., Huntington Center, Toledo. $15-$70; 419-321-5007 or www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com, www.ticketmaster.com.

Daniel Tosh — April 20, 7:30 p.m., Schottenstein Center, Columbus. $48-$78; 800-745-3000, www.schottensteincenter.com.

Brian Wilson with Al Jar-dine and Blondie Chaplin — April 22, 8 p.m., Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. $60-$125; 800-745-3000, www.tick-etmaster.com.

Jason Aldean — April 27, 7:30 p.m., Huntington Center, Toledo. $32.25-$72.25; 419-321-5007 or www.huntingtoncenter-toledo.com, www.ticketmaster.com.

Flogging Molly — May 18, 7:30 p.m., Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. $38; 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

Chance the Rapper — May 19, 8 p.m., Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls. $30-$95; 330-920-8040, www.livenation.com.

Photo providedLOU HOLTZ, former Notre Dame head football coach and college football analyst, will appear at a Critical Connexions event at the Huntington Center in Toledo this morning.

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Dear EarthTalk: I would like to know what good the EPA has done for the environment? — Mary W., via e-mail

Without the U.S. Environmen-tal Protection Agency (EPA), Americans would breathe dirtier air, drink more polluted water and live and grow food on contami-nated soils. Polluters wouldn’t be held accountable for their irresponsible behavior, wildlife would have a more difficult time finding suitable habitat to raise their young, and greater and greater concentrations of green-house gases would jeopardize the ability of our own atmosphere to protect us from the heat of the sun. In short, the United States and the rest of the world would be a nasty place to live, result-ing in shorter life expectancy for humans and a decrease in biodiversity overall.The EPA was created via Executive Order by Republican President Rich-ard Nixon in December 1970 in response to rising concerns about pollution in an increasingly industrialized United States. Its purpose, then and still now, is to ensure that all Americans are protected from significant risks to their health and the environment where they live, learn and work.

To accomplish this, the EPA devel-ops and enforces environmental regulations based on laws passed by Congress; monitors environ-mental quality across the country; funds states, non-profits and edu-cational institutions to address local and regional problems; and educates the public about how to avoid and mitigate environmen-tal risks. Laws implemented and enforced by the EPA to protect our land, air and water save hun-dreds of thousands of Americans from premature death every year and keep our ecosystems healthy in the face of innumerable threats.

The EPA’s very first major accomplishment back in the early 1970s was setting standards on common air pollutants plaguing urbanized and industrial areas across the U.S. Other highlights from the EPA’s first decade include: banning the pesticide DDT and requiring extensive environmental reviews of all pes-ticides; establishing the first fuel economy standards for cars and trucks on American roads; over-seeing the phase-out of PCBs, chlorofluorocarbons and leaded gasoline; and setting nationwide benchmarks for drinking water quality.

Some of the EPA’s notable achievements since then include: implementing “Super fund” (Congress’ billion dollar plan to remediate the most hazardous of industrial waste sites across the country); establishing protections of endangered wetlands as a top

agency priority; cleaning up Ches-apeake Bay, the Hudson River and other major waterways; launch-ing the Toxic Release Inventory program to inform the public about the discharge of specific pollutants from industrial facili-ties in their communities; creat-ing the Energy Star program to force appliance makers to tow the line regarding energy effi-ciency; forging a market-based system to reduce acid rain pollu-tion; prioritizing environmental justice to protect low-income and minority communities from dis-proportionate exposure to pollut-ants; and setting new standards to clean up emissions from diesel fuel. More recently, the EPA has started the process of regulating the emissions of greenhouse gases contributing to global warming.

Beyond the agency’s direct actions on behalf of the envi-ronment here at home, its very existence serves as an impor-tant model for other countries to follow, and indeed most nations of the world now have their own environmental oversight authori-ties to keep tabs on pollution and set standards for the safe use, han-dling and disposal of pollutants. As more and more of our lands are paved over, our natural resources extracted and our air and atmo-sphere compromised, we can all be thankful for the foresight of Richard Nixon in establishing the world’s first government agency devoted to environmental protec-tion.

The following news items first appeared in the Fostoria Review-Times in April and May of 1954:

Today (April 26) marks the 56th anniversary of the departure of Fostoria’s Company D, Sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry for ser-vice in the Spanish-American War.

Of the 111 men who served in the company during the war with Spain, only 12 survive. They are: Joseph W. Shaffer, W. E. Cook, D. D. Schlatter, Dwight Yates, John Alley, Earl Alley, Charles Ramsbottom, Ben Singer, Alfred McClead, Oliver T. Hammond, Harvey Blosser and Opha Bacher.

The company was organized in 1878 and was named “Foster Light Guards.” Its first commander was J. J. Worman. Successive com-manders were: Herman Axt, F. R. Stewart, A. M. Dildine, G. W. Aylsworth, W. O. Bulger, Jacob Kreiger, C. E. Stock and F. P. Culp.

The company saw its first active service in the Cincinnati riots. At the coal mine riots, at Wheeling Creek, the company frequently was posted in impor-tant and dangerous positions and acquitted itself for firmness and tact in dealing with the unfortu-nate persons participating in the trouble.

The company promptly mobi-lized when war was declared with Spain and on April 20, 1898, left the armory at Poplar and McDou-gal streets and entrained for Toledo, where it was quartered in that city’s armory. It remained there until April 29 when it went to Columbus. It was mustered into federal service May 12, 1898.

The regiment left Columbus May 17 for Chicamauga Park, Ga.,

arriving the next day. It trekked 10 miles to a camp site in full march-ing order and no man fell from the ranks.

The regiment remained at the park until August 27 when it moved to Knoxville, Tenn., where it remained until December 27. That was when the company was ordered on foreign service.

Company D arr ived in Charleston, S. C., December 29 and boarded the transport Min-newaska in the evening. The next morning, the company sailed for Cienfuegos, Cuba where it arrived January 3, 1899. The regiment went ashore January 4 and Com-pany was detached and sent to Santa Clara.

The company returned to the United States in April of 1899 and was mustered out of federal service at Augusta, Ga. May 24, 1899. Two days later, it was home and Fostoria turned out en masse to welcome it.

Construction work on a new one-story building, which will house a three-chair barber shop, was underway today on the vacant lot just east of the B & J Hamburg Shop on E. Center street.

Bert McKinsey, formerly of Junction City, Kansas, who has been barber for 34 years, awarded the contract for construction of the new building to R. H. Anderson.

Mr. McKinsey, father-in-law of Bud Gross, owner of the B & J, said the building, 15 by 24 feet, will be of brick and concrete con-

struction, with an all glass front.The barber shop, which will

have all new equipment and will be air-conditioned, will be ready for opening sometime in June.

Mrs. Blanche Bauman, Rising-sun, today was named to succeed Mrs. Dixie Eichman as manager of the YMCA dining room. For the past year, Mrs. Bauman has been associated with Mrs. Hettie Mason and Mrs. Eichman as the assistant in operating the dining room.

The new manager will assume her duties next Monday when Mrs. Eichman will leave for Marion where she plans to open a tea room.

Mrs. Bauman, whose appoint-ment was announced by H. L. Ford, chairman of the personnel committee of the YMCA board of trustees, will be available for spe-cial parties, dinners and social meetings.

A nanny goat, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Lester Stewart, Rural Route 1, Fostoria, has made goat history. Her achievement stems from the fact that she gave birth to four kids, all living and thriving on goat’s milk and pasturage.

According to the U. S. Depart-ment of Agriculture, a goat usually gives birth to a single kid or twins. When a goat at the department’s experiment station, in Bettesville, Md. gave birth to triplets recently, the station managers termed it a “sensation”.

The quadruplets on the Stew-art farm were born on April 9.

Reducing pollution has been a top goal since the start

Since 1970s, US EPA has fought hard for cleaner air, water

Company D marches to Spanish war duty

PHOTO PROVIDEDSCOTT PRUITT, Donald Trump’s pick to run the EPA, says he isn’t convinced that carbon dioxide emissions from human industrial activity are to blame for global warming, and would like to see significant cuts to EPA funding if not the dismantling of the agency altogether. Credit: Gage Skidmore, FlickrCC.

THE COURIER & REVIEW TIMESSATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017E4

Mental Health MomentThis is part one of a two-part series on extramarital affairs.

By KATHY FOUST

Most of us know someone who has had an affair. Perhaps it has happened in your own marriage. Marital infidelity is on the rise and is a common issue I deal with in my counsel-ing office. Husbands as well as wives are guilty of having extramarital affairs. Many people are often shocked to learn of the affair, believing everything was OK.

Here are a few explanations to help understand what is going on in marriages that make affairs so prevalent:

• Our moral compass is an internal guide, or code of conduct, that we use to make decisions and choices. It is based on our upbringing, religion or society. Some people have a very black and white sense of right and wrong, while others see moral decisions as more flexible and gray. This aspect alone is a contributor to the increase of affairs. The moral compass of our society has become weakened.

• I hear some people say, “I’m just not happy anymore.” Instead of turning toward their spouse, they turn toward someone else. Often, there is a sense of entitlement toward happiness and immediate satisfaction. Just like our moods, the marital relationship will be up and down. We may feel unhappy at times. This feeling needs to trigger the importance of having a heart-to-heart talk with your spouse so you can identify unmet needs.

• When communication breaks down, we misunderstand each other, are not on the same page and tend to isolate our-selves. Hurt, anger and resentment will begin to grow. The only way to really know someone is to communicate openly and honestly with them.

• Another reason for an affair is lack of standards and boundaries. Many will say, “It will never happen to me.” Situations of caution would include business trips with a co-worker or boss, business lunches or coffee, an isolated friendship, and texting or emailing on a personal level with the opposite sex. These are just a few examples of when a person who does not have high standards and firm boundar-ies can easily get mixed up in an affair.

• Many affairs begin out of anger and revenge. If needs are not being met and arguments are taking place, some will selfishly justify having an affair.

A breakdown of love and respect allows one or both people to seek what they think they need outside of the marriage.

• Commitment in marriage is the superglue holding us together when things are difficult. Lack of commitment causes the marriage to lose strength and causes the founda-tion of the marriage to crack and crumble. Without commit-ment, the marriage can easily be broken up due to an affair.

Having knowledge of what causes the breakdown in mar-riage is the key to preventing an affair. Following through by doing the hard work will pay off by protecting marriage from one of the most damaging and hurtful life events.

Foust is owner of Lighthouse Counseling Services, Find-lay, and is a licensed professional clinical counselor. If you have a mental health question, please write to: Mental Health Moment, The Courier, P.O. Box 609, Findlay 45839.

Foust

Get a reading of your property’s wildlife habitatsI recently had the opportunity

to be a guest speaker at the sportsman’s banquet at Heri-tage Christian Union Church

in Forest. Part of the presenta-tion included reviewing organi-zations and reading materials that could help improve wild-life habitat on private property. Many suggested that I include this information in the Field Notes column for you so that you might have the chance to improve your world.

Ohio Division of Wildlife, www.wildohio.gov: Informa-tion and publications concern-ing habitat needs, nesting and denning box plans, life histories of wildlife, wildlife manage-ment, private land management, and much more. District offices employ a private lands biologist who specializes in helping land-owners manage their property to benefit wildlife. In Northwest Ohio, contact Division of Wild-life, 952 Lima Ave., Findlay. Phone: 419-424-5000.

Pheasants Forever, www.pheasantsforever.org: A non-profit organization that sup-ports upland habitat restoration. It is one of the best sources for hard-to-get food plot, grassland and sunf lower seed for your ground. For a list of available seed: www.pfhabitatstore.com/store/items/OH. It also spon-sors biologists who work closely with the Farm Services Agency. For Hancock, Hardin and Wyan-dot counties, contact Cody Grasser, CGrasser@pheasants-forever.org or 419-551-3875.

Arbor Day Foundation, www.arborday.org: The foun-dation supports everything to do with planting trees and has a reasonable sales program for sapling purchases. It of fers fast-growing fruit and nut and flowering trees and shrubs. Buy them online now for early spring delivery. Trees are sold to fit particular weather zones.

The Wildlife Group, www.wildlifegroup.com: A nursery strictly dedicated to wildlife and the enhancement of its natural, productive beauty. It grows trees that not only intensify the

beauty of your surroundings, but also improve the productive-ness of your land.

W h iteta i ls Un l i m ited , w w w.whitetai lsunl imited.com: A national nonprofit con-servation organization that has remained true to its mission and has made great strides in the field of conservation. Technical information and seed mixtures are offered.

Nationa l Wi ld Turkey Federation, www.nwtf.org: NWTF supports conservation with its focus on increasing habitat to hold wild turkeys. You’ll find an online resource library and can visit www.nwtf.org/conservation to get insights about managing your property.

For some excellent reading:GameKeepers Farming

for Wildlife Magazine, www.gamekeepersclub.com: I first came across this one at Tractor Supply Co. in Findlay. Published quarterly, the publication offers diverse wildlife management information. GameKeepers is Mossy Oak’s f lagship publica-tion that teaches how to improve and enjoy the wildlife on your property. It’s available in both print and digital formats.

Wildlife Trends Journal, www.wildlifetrends.com: An outdoor magazine providing the latest wildlife management information for landowners, land managers, hunters, and all wildlife enthusiasts.

Deer & Turkey Manage-ment Beyond Food Plots : Complete and comprehensive management studies. Two -hundred pages packed with information and hundreds of color photos. Available on www.amazon.com or can be ordered at any good bookstore.

Shooter’s Bible Guide to Planting Food Plots: Through

practical, understandable and easy-to-apply information, this food plot authority divulges the plants that are guaranteed to attract deer. Available on www.amazon.com or can be ordered at any good bookstore.

Last, and one that all wildlife enthusiasts should read:

A Sand County Almanac: Written by Aldo Leopold and first published in 1949, it com-bines some of the finest nature writing since Thoreau with an outspoken and highly ethical regard for America’s relation-ship to the land. Available on www.amazon.com or can be ordered at any good bookstore.

“Acts of creation are ordinar-ily reserved for gods and poets, but humbler folk may circum-vent this restriction if they know how. To plant a pine, for example, one need be neither god nor poet; one need only own a good shovel.” – Aldo Leopold

Along the way: Archery instructor training

will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 25 at the Division of Wildlife District Two office located at 952 Lima Ave., Find-lay. Teachers and other members of school communities who are interested in becoming certified National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) instructors are invited to attend the free workshop.

NASP instructors teach target archery to elementary, middle and high school stu-dents within the school gym. The curriculum covers archery, safety, equipment, technique, concentration skills and self-improvement.

Introduced to 12 Ohio schools in 2004, more than 900 Ohio schools now have teach-ers certified to instruct target archery. Over 30,000 Ohio students participated in NASP during the 2015 -2016 school year.

Preregistration is required by March 24. Visit naspbai.org to sign up for the course. For details regarding NASP, visit wildohio.gov or contact the Wildlife District Two office at

419-424-5000.Step outside:• Today and tomorrow:

Maumee Valley Gun Collectors show, Lucas County Recreation Center, Maumee.

• Today and tomorrow: Ohio Deer & Turkey Expo, State Fair-grounds, Bricker Building, Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus. Visit www.deerinfo.com/ohio.

• Tomorrow: 50 -bird trap shoot, practice at 11 a.m., pro-gram at 12:30 p.m., UCOA, 6943 Marion Township 243, Findlay.

• Thursday and Friday: Trap and skeet, open to the public, 5 p.m., UCOA, 6943 Marion Township 243, Findlay.

• March 24: Ohio Botanical Symposium, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Villa Milano Banquet and Con-ference Center, 1630 Schrock Road, Columbus. Preregistra-tion is required. Visit www.cmnh.org/obs.

• April 7, 14 and 21; May 2, 9 and 16: Ball Metal Spring Trap League, 9 a.m. each day, 50-bird program. The events are not a team shoot, but rather six indi-vidual programs. You don’t need to have a team to participate and each day is an individual event. Contact Denny Snyder at 419-722-7846.

• April 8 : Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited banquet and fundraiser, games, raff les and social hour, 3 p.m.; dinner at 5:30 p.m., the Cube, 3430 N. Main St., Findlay. WKXA’s Big Dave will join Nashville country music artist and host of the Out-door Channel’s “HeadHunters” program, Nate Hosie, to host this important conservation event. Visit www.blackswamp-bucks.com or call Nate Riker at 419-306-1595.

Abrams is a retired wildlife officer supervisor for the state Division of Wildlife in Find-lay. He can be reached at P.O. Box 413, Mount Blanchard 45867-0413 or via email at jimsfieldnotes@aol.com.

H O M E

‘Put your best fork forward’ to eat betterThis column was originally written for Chow Line, a ser-vice of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environ-mental Sciences and its out-reach and research arms, Ohio State University Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.

By TRACY TURNER

Question: I do most of the cooking in my house and try to make sure that the meals I prepare are both good tast-ing and healthy. However, I am in a rut when it comes to healthy food ideas. Do you have any suggestions on any clever, tasty ways to add more fruits and veggies to my fam-ily’s diet?

The U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommend that people make half their plate fruits and veg-etables. That includes eating whole fruits : fresh, frozen, dried or canned in 100 percent juice and eating fresh, frozen or canned vegetables either raw, steamed, sautéed or roasted. Make sure to include dark green, red and orange vegeta-bles as well as legumes such as beans and peas and starchy and other vegetables.

Why is this important?People should eat more fruits

and vegetables because they are major contributors of several nutrients underconsumed in the United States — vitamins A, C and K, potassium, fiber, and magnesium, according to the Produce for Better Health Foundation. Fruits and vege-tables are also associated with reduced risk of many chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.

But only one out of 10 Amer-icans meets the recommended

daily allowance of fruits and vegetables, according to a 2015 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Less than 9 percent of Americans eat two to three cups of vegetables daily while 13 percent were reported to eat one-and-a-half to two cups of fruit daily, the study found.

One way to increase your fruit and vegetable intake is to get creative in how you prepare them. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers the follow-ing suggestions:

Use vegetables like broccoli, spinach, green peppers, toma-toes, mushrooms and zucchini as pizza toppings.

Make a breakfast smoothie with low-fat milk, frozen straw-berries and a banana.

Make a veggie wrap with roasted vegetables and low-fat cheese rolled in a whole-wheat tortilla.

Gr i l l color fu l vegetable kabobs packed with tomatoes, green and red peppers, mush-rooms, and onions.

Add color to salads with baby carrots, grape tomatoes, spin-ach leaves, apples or mandarin oranges.

Keep cut vegetables handy for midafternoon snacks, side dishes, lunch box additions or a quick nibble while waiting for dinner. Include red, green or yellow peppers, broccoli or cau-liflower florets, carrots, celery sticks, cucumbers, snap peas, or whole radishes.

Keep a bowl of fresh whole fruit in the center of your kitchen or dining table.

Get saucy with fruit. Puree apples, berries, peaches or pears in a blender for a thick, sweet sauce on grilled or broiled sea-food or poultry; or on pancakes, French toast or waffles.

Turn any omelet into a hearty meal with broccoli, squash,

carrots, peppers, tomatoes or onions with low-fat sharp ched-dar cheese.

Add pizzazz to sandwiches with sliced pineapple, apple, peppers, cucumber and tomato as fillings.

Make a habit of adding fruit to your morning oatmeal, ready-to-eat cereal, yogurt or toaster waffle.

Top a baked potato with beans and salsa or broccoli and low-fat cheese.

Add grated, shredded or chopped vegetables such as zucchini, spinach and carrots to lasagna, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, pasta sauce and rice dishes.

Make fruit your dessert : Slice a banana lengthwise and top with a scoop of low-fat frozen yogurt. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of chopped nuts.

Stock your freezer with frozen vegetables to steam or stir-fry for a quick side dish.

Cook fruit on the grill: Make kabobs with pineapple, peaches and banana. Grill on low heat until the fruit is hot and slightly golden.

While making healthier food choices is always a good idea, now is a good time to think about making healthy food choices an everyday event, since March is National Nutrition Month. One way to do that is to remember to “put your best fork forward” — which is the theme of National Nutrition Month this year. Even small changes in your eating habits and food choices can help you make strides in improving your health overall.

This column was reviewed by Carolyn Gunther, state spe-cialist in community nutri-tion for Ohio State University Extension.