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Tickets available online at MCPA.org, by phone at (419) 423-ARTS or in person at the venue Box Office.

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Kenny BrobergFifteenth Van Cliburn Silver Medalist & Internationally Renowned Classical Pianist

Selections from popular plays and movies will be performed at the University of Findlay’s spring orchestra concert, titled “The Songs from Musi-cals.” The event will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, in the Winebrenner Building’s TLB Auditorium.

The concert is free, but tickets are required. They can be obtained at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts’ box office and online at www.mcpa.org

Conductor Thomas Carey will guide musi-cians through selections from “The Phantom of the Opera,” “The Sound of Music,” “La La Land,” “Libertango,” “Les Misérables,” “Mamma Mia!” and “Fiddler on the Roof.”

Soprano Ashley Oakley will sing “When You Believe” from “The Prince of Egypt.”

This year marks University of Findlay Orches-tra’s 10th anniversary. It is a string ensemble com-prising more than 50 students, staff and community players. The orchestra performs twice each year.

Kenny Broberg will fill the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts with the sound of award-winning piano playing on Sunday, April 14.

Tickets for the 3 p.m. show in the Donnell Theater cost $25 and can be purchased at the Marathon Center box office, 200 W. Main Cross St., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays or one hour before showtime; by phone at 419-423-2787; or online at www.mcpa.org

A native of Minneapolis, Broberg is the first musician in his family. His interest was sparked at the age of 6 when he spotted his mother’s upright piano, a wedding gift from her parents.

Broberg won the 2017 silver medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth, Texas, and won prizes in the Hastings, Sydney, Seattle, and New Orleans international piano competitions.

He has performed as a soloist with the Royal

Philharmonic, Minnesota, Sydney Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Dallas Chamber, Fort Worth Symphony and the Louisiana Philharmonic orchestras. He made his subscription concert debut by filling in for pianist André Watts days before his performance with the Minnesota Orchestra.

He has been featured on NPR, WQXR, APM’s “Performance Today,” MPR, and ABC (Austra-lia) radio, and several of his performances at the 2016 Sydney International Piano Competition were included on CDs released on the Universal Music Australia label. His solo debut album was released in August 2017 on the Decca Gold label, featuring one of his signature works, the Barber Piano Sonata, as well as works by Bach, Schubert, Chopin and Franck.

For more information, visit www.kennybro-berg.com

Originality and creativity will take center stage in the University of Find-lay’s staging of “The Devised Project,” the Theatre Program’s spring dramatic play. Shows will be held April 11 to 13 at 7:30 p.m. and April 14 at 2 p.m. in the Frank J. Egner Center for the Perform-ing Arts’ John and Hester Powell Grimm Theatre.

General admission will cost $6. UF students, faculty and staff will be admitted with a valid UF ID. Tickets are available at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts’ online box office at www.mcpa.org or by calling 419-423-2787.

Guest directed by Ben Gougeon, the production has been created entirely from scratch. According to John Walton, known in the theater world for his artis-tic performance creations that range from comedy to opera, devised theater is “a process by which the whole creative team develops a show collaboratively. From actors to technicians, everyone is involved in the creative process.”

Participants typically begin with improvisatory theater exercises and/or other conceptual rehearsal techniques to “tease out stories they’d like to tell and why they’d like to tell them,” explained freelance theater critic and New York Times reporter Eric Grode in TDF Theatre Dictionary. “Over time, a text emerges, one covered with the finger-prints of each and every participant,” he stated.

In an intensive and condensed rehearsal process, “The Devised Project” iteration from UF is being co-created by an ensemble of students and Gougeon

using movement, ensemble and visual elements. The production will focus on a particular theme or topic determined by the ensemble. There will be discus-sion after each performance to review the creative process.

“As artists, the act of devising theater is the ultimate form of creating,” Gou-geon said. “We started from nothing, and through the rehearsal process, will be working to create an exciting piece of theater that investigates questions about love, fear, and how they intersect. Hopefully, our audience will leave the theater with those same questions and can examine how their own lives are affected by love and fear,” he said.

Gougeon, originally from Michigan, is a veteran of stage and screen. He is currently based in New York City and has directed with Nylon Fusion Theatre, Metropolitan Playhouse, Bloomington Playwrights Project, Shawnee Theatre, Columbia University, and eXit Produc-tions. His acting work can be seen on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Bull” and “The Blacklist,” and will be in the upcoming seasons of “The Deuce” and “Succession.” He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Western Michigan University and a Master of Fine Arts from Western Illinois University.

Meriah Sage, assistant professor of theater at UF, hopes Gougeon and “The Devised Project” experience will motivate theater students to generate their own works and participate in addi-tional collaborative productions in the future. “The imagination and creativity required in this work will stretch our students in new ways. It will introduce

them and engage them with a different (and very popular) genre of theater,” Sage said. “We hope that it will inspire them to create their own works in the future and encourage them to audition for future “Devised” work in the profes-sional world.”

The cast includes Abigail Starcher, Alisha Ohanian, Celia Brand, Eli Garmon, Eliza Brisbin, Jack Yeater, Paul Beaver, Riley Klauza, Robbie Riffle, Ryan Blake Bush, Sadia Akhter Aurna and Staci Brenneman.

The crew includes Cody Watson and

Jonda Krontz as assistant directors; Elaine Schaffter as stage manager; Sara O’Bryan as assistant stage manager; Dustin Druckman as lighting designer; Mathew Stimmel as technical director; Kathy Newell as costume designer; and Jessica Leszkowicz as props designer.

UF Theatre Program developed every aspect of its spring show from scratch UF Theatre Program developed every aspect of its spring show from scratch KEVIN BEAN / The Courier & Review Times

ALISHA OHANIAN, Abigail Starcher, Staci Brenneman and Robert Riffle (l-r) will be among those performing in the University of Findlay’s spring play, “The Devised Project.” The show will be presented April 11-14 at the university’s Frank J. Egner Center for the Performing Arts’ John and Hester Powell Grimm Theatre.

Pianist Kenny Broberg to play MCPA April 14

Photo providedPIANIST KENNY Broberg will bring his sound to the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts on April 14.

Annual UF Orchestra spring concert slated for April 14

Photo providedTHE UNIVERSITY OF Findlay Orchestra will present “The Songs from Musicals” April 14 at Winebrenner Theological Seminary.

By MARK KENNEDY AP ENTERTAINMENT WRITER

It’s hard to begin watching the Netflix movie “The Highwaymen” and not think about the way it will inevitably end — in a famous ambush and a hail of bullets.

That’s what happened to Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow on May 23, 1934, the day the law finally caught up to the couple who had spent years on a multi-state murder spree.

For film fans of a certain age, we’ve practically seen the fatal ambush. “The Highwaymen” is haunted by the 1967 film “Bonnie and Clyde,” which had at its final scene a torrent of gunfire riddling Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty.

That film romanticized the

criminal duo who killed 13, and their fatal ambush seemed less like a necessary law enforcement action than a gutless slaying. Now, 52 years later, comes the reverse view with “The Highwaymen,” screenwriter John Fusco’s tale of how two handkerchief-wiping, retired Texas Rangers tracked them down.

If Bonnie and Clyde were the heroes of director Arthur Penn’s 1967 film, lawmen Frank Hamer (Kevin Costner) and Maney Gault (Woody Harrelson) are the ones here — gruff, taciturn and hard-nosed officers. Director John Lee Hancock is so unwilling to glamor-ize the young outlaws that he vir-tually never focuses his camera on Bonnie and Clyde, instead using dreamlike filters or odd angles.

Like its predecessor, there’s lots of cultural commentary going on in the moody and enjoyable Netflix take — issues of criminal determinism, ageism, poverty, moral compromising and, of course, celebrity.

A cult sprang up around Bonnie and Clyde — including women aping Bonnie’s fashion — and fans glad-handed the pair like movie stars. Harrelson’s character notes

Join the hunt for Bonnie & ClydeCostner, Harrelson make a splendid law enforcement team in ‘Highwaymen’

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EventsRETRO ROUNDTABLEToday and April 13

Participants are invited to bring a family heirloom, letter, photograph, piece of clothing, toy or other arti-fact with special meaning and share it with an audience. Today’s session will focus on artifacts, heirlooms and manuscripts, and the April 13 ses-sion will focus on photos. Presenters will have up to 10 minutes to discuss their item or photograph. Observers who do not want to bring items are welcome to attend and hear the stories. Preregistration is required for presenters, but not for the audi-ence. Admission: Free. Time: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Location: The Ruther-ford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Spiegel Grove at the corner of Hayes and Buckland avenues, Fremont. Information: Pre-register by calling 419-332-2081, ext. 239, or emailing ncard@rbhayes.org or jmayle@rbhayes.org

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALApril 13

The 10th annual Toledo Sister Cities International Festival fea-tures authentic food from several participating countries, as well as world beers, world merchandise, opportunities to learn bit of a dif-ferent language every half-hour, and more. Participating countries include Spain, China, Hungary, Poland, Japan, Tanzania, Germany, Lebanon, Pakistan and India. Admis-sion: $5 advance, door is $8. Seniors and students with IDs are $6. Chil-dren 10 and under are free. Time: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Toledo SeaGate Centre, 401 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. Information: www.toledosis-tercities.org

COMEDY NIGHTApril 27

Challenged Champions Eques-trian Center of Ottawa will present a comedy night fundraiser featuring Chicago comedians Michael Meyers and Blake Burkhart. Attendees must be 21 or older to attend, with a buffet-style dinner and open bar featured. Admission: $75. Time: 6 p.m. Loca-tion: Alexandria’s, 132 E. Crawford St. Information: 419-456-3449 or visit challengedchampions.com to buy tickets.

‘BIRDS OF PARADISE REVEALED’April 27

Wildlife photojournalist Tim Laman and ornithologist Ed Scholes will share photographs and videos to reveal all 39 species of their book, “Birds of Paradise Revealed,” as part of National Geographic’s touring speaker series. Laman’s latest work focuses on these birds found deep in the New Guinea wilderness. Evolved to attract mates with their extraor-dinarily colorful feathers, which they display in dances executed with ballerina-like grace, the birds of paradise are a living laboratory of natural selection. Admission: $25, $20 for seniors age 62 and over, stu-dents age 13 and over and military,

$10 for age 12 and under. Member discounts available. Time: 7 p.m. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Information: 419-255-8000 or www.toledomuseum.org

RIECK OPEN HOUSEApril 28

The University of Findlay’s Rieck Center for Habitat Studies will hold its biannual open house with Justin Rheubert as the guest speaker. The UF biology instructor and expert on reptile and amphibian anatomy and ecology will present a survey of amphibians conducted with stu-dents. Coffee and cookies will be served. Admission: Free. Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Rieck Center, 17311 Hancock County 166, between Findlay and Arlington. Information: 419-434-5530 and www.rieckcenter.org

GLASS CITY RECORD SHOW April 28

Music lovers can head up to Toledo for the Glass City Record Show to buy, sell and trade vinyl, CDs, tapes, posters, 45s, 78s and movies. Dealer tables are $35 each. Admission: $1. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 4256 Secor Road. Information: Stephen Gagnon at 419-874-1725, email at sgagnon@bex.net, or www.glasscityrecordshow.com

‘WILD KRATTS LIVE’May 10

Based on the Emmy-nominated animated television series, Martin and Chris Kratt will step out on stage to take the audience on a jour-ney to rescue their animal friend through some pitfalls and slapstick humor. They end up learning some facts about wildlife along the way through some large-screen multime-dia video footage. Admission: $30 to $100, VIP meet and greet available. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. Information: 419-381-8851 or www.stranahantheater.com

MusicDINNER THEATREToday and Sunday

The 25th annual Ottawa-Glandorf Dinner Theatre features solos and ensembles from the school’s freshmen and mixed choir, Chorale, and Out of the Blue Show Choir. “This is Me” is the show’s theme, with songs including “Change the World,” “For Good,” “I Will Sur-vive,” “Leaving on a Jet Plane,” “It’s My Party,” “Fight Song,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Someone Like You” and more. Adult meal tickets will include pulled pork, chicken breast, potatoes, noodles, salad, green beans and cheesecake. Admission: $18 for adult meal, $10 for kids’ meal, $8 for bleacher seats. Time: 6:30 p.m. today, 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Location: Ottawa-Glandorf High School gymnasium, 630 Glen-dale Ave., Ottawa. Information: Visit Ottawa-Glandorf High School’s Facebook page.

‘TRIUMPH AND FAREWELL’Today

Maestro Crafton Beck will take the podium for the final time after 22 years at Lima Symphony Orches-tra’s helm. Lima Symphony Chorus, Ohio State at Lima’s University Cho-rale and University Singers of Ohio Northern University will be among the more than 250 musicians per-forming Gustav Mahler’s transfor-mative Resurrection Symphony. Admission: $25 to $30 for adults, $10 to $15 students. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, 7 Public Square, Lima. Information: 419-222-5701 or www.limasymphony.com

THE BUCKINGHAMSToday

From Chicago’s Holiday Ball-room to America’s living room on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” the Buck-inghams have stayed true to their Chicago roots. Featuring found-ing guitarists Carl Giammarese and Nick Fortuna, the group’s hits include “Kind of a Drag,” “Don’t You Care” and “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.” Admission: $15 to $45. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin. Informa-tion: 419-448-8544 or www.ritzthe-atre.org

JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND GOSPEL CHOIRToday

Bluffton University’s Jazz Ensemble’s repertoire ranges from the jazz ballad “Angel Eyes” to the music of Oliver Nelson and 1960s groove tunes by Duke Pearson. The group will also perform the dubstep-inspired tune “Lingus” by the jazz fusion group Snarky Puppy. The Gospel Choir will team up with the Jazz Ensemble for “He Reigns Forever.” They will also perform two a capella spirituals, “I’m Going to Sing ’til the Spirit Moves in My Heart” and Arnold Sevier’s “Pre-cious Lord.” Admission: Free, with freewill offering accepted. Time: 6 p.m. Location: Yoder Recital Hall, Bluffton University. Information: www.bluffton.edu/mus/

‘A SENIOR’S SPRING SYMPHONY’April 10

St. Francis Senior Ministries will present the Toledo Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet as it per-forms a spring concert for the public. Admission: Free, reservations required. Time: 1 p.m. Location: St. Francis Home Chapel, 182 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin. Information: Reserve seats by calling 419-443-1540.

SUN MIN KIMApril 11

Bluffton University will host Sun Min Kim, a South Korean pianist who has won prizes in national and international competitions, during the Pearl Bogart Mann Memo-rial Piano Recital. Admission: $10 adults, $8 for seniors and kids. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Yoder Recital Hall, Bluffton University. Informa-tion: Get tickets by calling 419-358-3239 or visiting tickets.bluffton.edu

SUGARCREEKApril 13

Based in Columbus, SugarCreek delivers old and new country classics with a blend of twang and soul. Their influences include Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks, Dixie Chicks, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and more. Admis-sion: $5. Time: 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., doors open at 8 p.m. Location: All American Rock House, 1851 Tiffin Ave. Information: 567-525-3333 or www.allamericanrockhouse.com

MICHAEL CAVANAUGH WITH TSOApril 13

Hand-picked for the starring role of Broadway’s “Movin’ Out” by Billy Joel himself, Michael Cavana-ugh will join the Toledo Symphony Orchestra to perform lead vocals and piano during a performance of Billy Joel’s hits that include “Uptown Girl,” “You May Be Right” and “New York State of Mind.” Admission: $37 to $85. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Informa-tion: 419-246-8000 or www.toledo-symphony.com

SANCTUS REALApril 14

Sanctus Real started 20 years ago in a Toledo garage, going on to record 24 radio hits. Longtime members Mark Graalman and Chris Rohman are taking the band in a new direction with the addition of singer Dustin Lolli, who replaced Matt Hammitt in 2016. Fans can expect all of the hits to be performed, and the focus remains on helping people understand a Christian identity. Admission: $20 to $35. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Niswonger Perform-ing Arts Center, 10700 Ohio 118 S, Van Wert. Information: 419-238-6722 or www.npacvw.org

‘ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS’April 26 and 27

The Toledo Ballet teams up with Toledo Symphony musicians to bring Lewis Carroll’s classic tale

to life, complete with Alice, the Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty, Tweedle-dum and Tweedledee. Admission: $25 to $48. Time: 7:30 p.m. April 26 and 2 p.m. April 27. Location: Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo. Information: 419-246-8000 or toledoballet.com

HERMAN’S HERMITS STARRING PETER NOONEApril 28

Peter Noone achieved fame as lead singer of Herman’s Hermits, a 1960s rock band from England, with hits that include “I’m Into Something Good,” “I’m Henry the Eighth, I Am,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter” and “Silhouettes.” Admission: $25 to $50. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Niswonger Perform-ing Arts Center, 10700 Ohio 118 S, Van Wert. Information: 419-238-6722 or www.npacvw.org

DWIGHT YOAKAMMay 31

Dwight Yoakam has sold more than 25 million albums world-wide, won multiple Grammys, and released five albums that topped Bill-board’s Country Albums chart, with another 14 landing in the top 10. His singles include “Guitars, Cadillacs,” “A Thousand Miles From Nowhere” and “Fast as You.” He has also appeared in several films, including “Sling Blade,” “Panic Room” and “Logan Lucky.” Admission: $32.50 to $58. Time: 8 p.m., rain or shine. Location: Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Road, Sylvania. Informa-tion: 419-381-8851, www.etix.com and www.centennialterrace.org

BILLY CURRINGTONJune 21

Since his self-titled debut album bowed on Mercury Records in 2003, Currington has scored 11 career No. 1 singles, with “Don’t Hurt Like It Used To” as the most recent. His other No. 1 hits include “Good Direc-tions,” “Let Me Down Easy,” “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right,” “People Are Crazy,” “That’s How Country Boys Roll,” “Hey Girl” and “We Are Tonight.” Admission: $32.50 to $53. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Road, Syl-vania. Information: 419-381-8851, www.etix.com and www.centenni-alterrace.org

GET THE LED OUTJuly 6

The Philadelphia-based group comprises six musicians who cap-ture every note of Led Zeppelin’s album recordings, right down to the overdubs. When three guitars are heard on the album, Get The Led Out delivers three guitarists on the stage. Admission: $26 to $30. Time: 8 p.m., rain or shine. Location: Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Road, Sylvania. Information: 419-381-8851, www.etix.com and www.centennialter-race.org

Theater‘A FLEA IN HER EAR’Today and Sunday, April 11 to 14

Georges Feydeau’s French farce follows Raymonde Chandebise, who suspects that her husband, Victor, is having an affair. To find out, she and her friend Lucienne write him an anonymous love letter suggest-ing a rendezvous at a shady hotel. Thinking the letter was intended for his co-worker, the gigolo Tournel, Victor sends Tournel off to make the rendezvous in his place and hilarity ensues. Admission: $9.75 to $19.75. Time: Sunday shows at 2:30 p.m., all others at 8 p.m. Location: Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St., Toledo. Information: 419-243-9277 or www.toledorep.org

‘THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY’Today and Sunday, April 12 to 14

Over the course of six months, filled with laughter, hilarious misad-ventures and the occasional liquid refreshment, a group of middle-aged women successfully bond and find the confidence to jumpstart their new lives in this two-act comedy written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Off Stage Productions’ Saturday and Sunday shows feature dinner theater by Romer’s Catering, and Friday shows forgo dinner in favor of popcorn, which is covered with the ticket cost. Water and pop are also available for purchase. Reservations are available to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They can be made by calling 419-605-6708. Admission: $28 for dinner and show, $13 for Friday popcorn shows. Time: Saturday doors open 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 with show at 8. Sunday doors open 12:30 p.m., dinner at 1 and show at 2. Friday doors open at 7 p.m. with 7:30 showtimes. Location: Vantage Career Center, 818 N. Franklin St., Van Wert, entrance at door 13. Infor-mation: www.offstagetheatre.com

‘LES MISERABLES’April 9 to 14

Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenom-enon, “Les Misérables,” direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to Broadway. The show fol-lows Jean Valjean’s quest for redemp-tion after he breaks his parole and Inspector Javert’s dogged determina-tion to arrest him. Songs include “I Dreamed A Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” and “One Day More.” Admission: $49 to $124. Time: 7:30 p.m. April 9 to 11, 8 p.m. April 12 and 13, 2 p.m. April 13, 1 p.m. April 14. Location: Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. Information: 419-381-8851 or www.stranahantheater.com

ExhibitsSTUDENT FOCUS ART SHOW Through April 11

The Toledo Museum of Art is showcasing works from its fall semester of youth and teen studio art classes, featuring mixed media, sculpture, drawing, painting, glass-blowing and digital photography pieces from students ages 3 to 18. Admission: Free. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday; 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: Jason Aldean — May 11, 7:30

p.m., Huntington Center, Toledo. $130 to $194; 419-321-5007 or www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com and www.ticketmaster.com

Roseanne Barr — May 19, 7 p.m., Fox Theatre, Detroit. $25 to $55; 800-745-3000 or www.ticket-master.com

Tony Bennett — May 23, 8 p.m., Fox Theatre, Detroit. $39 to $300; 800-745-3000 or www.ticket-master.com

Zac Brown Band — June 14, 7 p.m., Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls. $39 to $119; 1-800-745-3000 or www.livenation.com

Alice Cooper — July 20, 7 p.m., DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston, Michigan. $29.50 to $350; 248-377-0100 or www.ticket-master.com

Photo providedCRAFTON BECK will conduct his final show as the Lima Symphony Orchestra’s music director at 7:30 p.m. today at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, Lima.

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that while talent used to lead to fame, “now you just shoot people.”

There’s a throwback, Western feel to the film, with its flabby, creaky heroes begged to come out of retirement, just this once, to hunt down the killers, only to endure guff by the new generation for their old fashioned methods.

“Your time has passed, cowboy,” one young officer tells them, revealing that law enforce-ment has become addicted to wiretaps and aerial surveillance. Instead, Hamer and Gault have their gut instincts and tested skills, like looking at footprints in dirt. Hamer knows where to find the duo: “Outlaws and mustangs always come home,” he says.

The film has been gestating so long that it was once going to star Robert Redford and Paul Newman, which raises all kinds of nostalgia issues. (Think about the leads of “Butch Cas-sidy and the Sundance Kid” and “The Sting” donning fedoras and dark suits, getting into Depression-era Fords and fighting on the OTHER side of the law).

Costner plays his Hamer like a classic Costner role; silent and focused, with a moral charisma and a sly hint of sweetness under-neath the grumpy exterior. Harrelson turns in another fine performance, just the kind of sassy, good ol’ boy you’d want next to you on a stakeout. “I’m above ground and ready to go,” he tells his partner. They’re a great odd couple.

The script at times tries too hard — “There’s always blood at the end of the road” is one clunky line — and lingers a little too much on symbols (like greyhound hood orna-

ments). There’s a very evocative score by Thomas Newman and Hancock’s style is cool and unrushed, letting the miles of highway roll and making his action sequences feel all the more electric when they occur.

Now, when it comes to the end, this film describes the final shoot-out in a very differ-ent way than “Bonnie and Clyde.” (Hint, the cops had some honor.) The film often feels in many ways as an attempt to correct history, or at least the previous Dunaway-Beatty-led portrayal of a bumbling Hamer.

But there are moments of beautiful stillness and nicely-filmed sequences — like a nifty car chase in dust clouds — that make the hunt enjoyable. You’ll know how it ends, but this time things are different: The good guys win.

“The Highwaymen,” a Netflix release, is rated R for violence and language. Running time: 132 minutes. Three stars out of four.

Mental Health MomentBy AERYN WILLIAMS

Are you familiar with the terms “dry drowning” or “second-ary drowning”? These can be fatal complications of exposure to water in your airways. But it doesn’t happen in that moment. In fact, “secondary drowning” can sometimes happen a full 24 hours after the exposure to water.

Picture the young child who unexpectedly goes into water over their head. As they are pulled from the water by their guard-ian, they cough, cry and shake. Moments later, everything returns to normal and the child resumes play. But the water that reached the lung lining can cause an irritation that can spread over time and eventually impede the respiratory function, causing the child to die hours after they have left the pool.

For many, the stories of past trauma are like that irritation. Whether they lie dormant or cause a nagging “cough,” the stories are still there. Time moves on. Survivors move on, sometimes to a totally different life. And, by the time that irritation begins to cause difficulty breathing, they may be so far removed from the situation that it is almost as if they are in a desert. So when they cry out, “I’m drowning,” we easily dismiss their claims. How could anyone possibly drown in a desert?

Millions are drowning in the desert. The impacts may be consistent and long lasting, or they may sneak up on you long after the exposure. It doesn’t “look” like drowning, so many people dismiss it, but it can be fatal nonetheless.

Just like for “secondary drowning,” there is treatment. If the “irritation” of your trauma makes it difficult to breathe or to live your life to the fullest, reach out to a professional who can help you on this healing journey. Not everyone who gets water in their lungs is doomed to drown or live with this constant irritation: Healing happens!

You are not alone. You are heard. You are loved. If you come across someone in your daily interactions who says they’re drowning in the desert, be kind and gracious while supporting their journey to healing.

Williams is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor at Fully Present Counseling in Findlay. If you have a mental health question, please write to: Mental Health Moment, The Courier, P.O. Box 609, Findlay 45839.

Macronutrients give you fuelBy EMILY KIRK

Macronutrients: We have all heard of this word, but what does it mean?

Macronutrients are the nutri-ents that make up the foods we eat. They include carbohy-drates, protein and fat.

Macronutrients contain cal-ories, which fuel our body and provide us with energy so we can live! Calories equal energy. Even at rest, our bodies need

calories to do simple tasks, like maintain body temperature and digest food.

Let’s dive into each macro-nutrient.

• Protein can be found in animal sources and plant sources. Protein helps our mus-cles and bones stay strong, and it also repairs damaged tissue. It can be found in dairy products, chicken, beef, pork, eggs, soy-beans and other legumes. Pro-teins provide our bodies with

amino acids that make it easier for our bodies to absorb protein.

• Fat is another macronutri-ent that is important for our bodies and provides us with fuel. Fat is found in oils, nuts, dairy products and meat.

There are four di f ferent types of fats: saturated, mono-unsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans.

There are very simple ways to tell if you are eating a healthy fat or not. If a fat is solid at room

temperature, it is considered a saturated fat. Saturated fats are typically high in cholesterol and should be limited in our diets. Some examples of saturated fats include butter, coconut oil and fatty beef. Yes, coconut oil is a saturated fat; however, it does not contain cholesterol.

Monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat are unsatu-rated fats, making them a little

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A Little Prayer

Lord help me toremember that nothingis going to happen to

me today that You andI together can't handle.

Amen.

Blondie

Barney & Clyde

Pickles

Peanuts

Garfield

Zits

Crankshaft

Close to Home

Dilbert

Beetle Bailey

For Better or Worse

Mother Goose and Grimm

Non Sequitur

Lockhorns

Born today, you are a skilled observer of other people, and you are able to determine much about them simply by watching them go about their business on a daily basis. There is a danger inherent in this, however. You may never become involved yourself, but rather sit back and simply let the world pass you by. This is not something you want to do, so you had better learn to use what you were taught about human nature in some kind of active manner; shape it into a line of work and you can certainly be happy.

You love praise -- and who does not? You cannot abide criticism, however, and when others find fault in something you have done, no matter how small or trivial, you almost invariably shut down completely, having been rendered incapable of moving forward. This

is not something that will serve you well in the real world, and it must be addressed.

Also born on this date are: Paul Rudd, actor; Michael Rooker, actor; Merle Haggard, singer; Billy Dee Williams, actor; John Ratzenberger, actor; Marilu Henner, actress; Barry Levinson, director.

To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be trying to push your limits too hard lately. Today, try settling back into a groove that doesn’t demand too much of you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you can’t do what you had hoped today, at least do what you know

you are able to do. Be realistic in your expectations of others as well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be contacted regarding something that you are only partially connected with, but soon you’ll find yourself fully involved.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are able to exceed your own expectations as well as the expectations of someone who has been watching over you. A difficult time is passing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be frustrated by your inability to explain yourself effectively to someone who is unable to see what you are really doing. Be patient.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can move ahead at an easy pace today, without making too many waves or rocking the boat in any way. It’s smooth sailing for now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will want to make yourself comfortable, but there is a line you must not cross. Today, you’ll have to strike a careful balance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will want to observe what is happening around you with great care today, for tomorrow you may be asked to take charge in some way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Confusion arises today when you try to do too much at any one time; limit yourself to what is required -- and what you want to do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone who is in a bind reaches out to you, but the help that he or she asks for may be more than you are willing to give. Be honest.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are on a path that promises to take you somewhere you’ve long wanted to go, but there may be many side trips along the way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can demonstrate something that makes a big difference to those who have the good fortune to watch today. Progress is made quickly.

Th e Courier WEEK END Comi c s SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2019 • 3

O n March 14, I had the pleasure of speaking to the 29th wildlife officer class at Ohio’s

Peace Officer Training Academy in London. It was the last day the 10 cadets would be in class before graduation. I was asked to speak about their assimila-tion into the community to which they were assigned.

It ’s not the first training academy that I ’ve had the opportunity to instruct. In fact, I’ve taught in every one since 1988. It is the first academy I’ve spoken to on the very last day and I worried a bit about the class’ attention span.

Their col lective journey began in the spring of 2018, when 600 applicants from 12 states competed for the scant job openings that would eventu-ally be filled. The best prospects were chosen and invited to take a written exam. The selection process began.

After test scores and appli-cations were reviewed, several dozen top candidates were invited for individual interviews with a panel of Ohio Division of Wildlife’s administrative staff. Those that performed satisfac-torily had their personal infor-mation handed over for a rather intense background investiga-tion that looked at every aspect of their personal and profes-sional integrity.

C a nd id at e s were t hen required to pass a physical fit-ness test that included timed runs, sit-ups, push-ups and swim tests. They found themselves strapped to a polygraph, better known as a lie detector, while being questioned about their personal ethics and antics. This information was then compared to the background’s findings.

The process always trims the herd a bit and, after final inter-views and evaluation, 11 indi-viduals were chosen to attend the academy.

Training began on Aug. 13 with a trip to the Columbus offices of the Division of Wild-life. The applicants, now called cadets, spent a week becoming acquainted with the structure of the division and its various sections, the chain of command, its relationship to the leadership of the Department of Natural Resources, and what was going to be expected of them.

The next 23 weeks were spent living at the Ohio State Patrol Academy ’s barracks while attending classes that meet Ohio’s peace officer train-ing standards. Their studies included the judiciary system and laws, patrol operations, physical fitness, personal pro-tection and firearms, defensive driving, f irst aid and much more, all delivered with a mil-itary-style snap -to -attention atmosphere. At the end, a com-prehensive test was given to ensure their comprehension and competency.

Think they’re done yet? No way — not even close. After suc-cessfully completing their basic training at the Highway Patrol Academy, it was off to the Ohio Peace Officers Training Acad-emy for another eight weeks of living on site.

There, cadets received spe-cialized instruction concerning the procedures and regulations of the Division of Wildlife. Classes included waterfowl iden-tification, federal and state reg-ulations, unique investigative techniques, advanced personal protection, commercial fisheries enforcement, wildlife and fisher-ies management, ATV and boat operations, hunter and trapper education, wildlife diseases, water pollution investigation, and public speaking. They also suffered through a few guest instructors like myself.

Of course, one of the little caveats during these periods included the possibi l ity of removal for unsatisfactory per-formance or behavioral issues. That shrank the class to 10 prior to my visit.

So, what did I find when I entered that classroom? I found them to be professional and attentive. I found them eager to get to their assigned areas. I found 10 Ohio wildlife officers masquerading as cadets.

It took seven months, but they made it. The best of 600 applicants have now found their way to their assignments,

but they’re not done training. A field training program will carry them through the next six months. They’ll work with experienced officers and staff to complete job-specific tasks to ensure their exposure and com-petence as they also get to know the geography and the people of their area of responsibility ... all while looking for a place to live in their new community.

It was a lot of work: My experience from both sides of that lectern allows me a unique insight into what they’re feeling right now. I hope they can hold on to that sentiment their entire

career. I know I did.The new wildlife officers,

their hometowns, and assign-ments are:

• Ethan Bingham, Wauseon, assigned to Seneca County

• Michele Butler, Sandusky, assigned to Erie County

• Nathan Cass, Ga l ion, assigned to Crawford County

• Levi Farley, Antwerp, assigned to Paulding County

• Evan Huegel, Westfield Center, assigned to Stark County

• Antoinette Jolliff, Card-ington, assigned to Hancock County

• M a t t h e w M a d g a r , Cuyahoga Falls, assigned to Cuyahoga County

• Ryan Pawlus, Mantua, assigned to Lake County

• B r o c k W i l l i a m s o n , Bucyrus, assigned to Van Wert County

• Houston Wireman, Wapa-koneta, assigned to Adams County

“It doesn’t happen all at once. You become. It takes a long time. That’s why it doesn’t happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept.” — from “The Velveteen Rabbit” by Margery Williams Bianco

Along the way: The Division of Wildlife’s K-9

officer, May, has some advice for anyone who enjoys Ohio’s great outdoors: “Go outside and play!”

As temperatures warm and anglers don’t need to bundle in heavy jackets, the anticipa-tion of netting trophy walleye or smallmouth bass can become irresistible. Lake Erie is the per-fect spot.

The expected excellence of the walleye fishing in the lake should produce plenty of limits of fish, fish fries and smiles. Officers also know that there are always a few that will abuse the resource and greedily grab for more than their limit.

While May might look like she would be very much at home sitting in a duck blind or bounc-ing pheasants from a thicket, she also loves to play games. One of her growing favorites is “find the hidden fish,” which her partner, Wildlife Officer Matt Leibengood, has taught her.

Some of her other favorites include “where’d they throw it? ”, “which car (or boat) is it in? ”, “I can run faster,” “find the hiding guy,” and “who can growl louder? ” She also likes belly rubs, little kids, sharing beef snacks and being a wildlife officer.

May is assigned to Wildlife District 2. You might see her sniffing her way around any of the docks and lakes in north-west Ohio along with her col-league, Matt. It might be a good idea to avoid playing any games that might get her interested in joining the fun. Her nose knows no limits.

Step outside:

• Today and tomorrow: Tri-State Gun Collectors show, Allen County Fairgrounds.

• Tomorrow: Trap shoot, 1 p.m., Mount Blanchard Gun Club, 21655 Delaware Township 186.

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

• April 10: Free turkey prep-aration seminar, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Antwerp Conservation Club, 17814 Road 53, Antwerp. Topics include multiple ways to pro-cess a turkey after the hunt and how to preserve the fan, beard, feet and spurs. Turkey cooking techniques and recipes will be shared. Register at https ://apps.ohiodnr.gov/wildlife/edu-cationregistration/ or call the Division of Wildlife District at 419-424-5000.

• April 13: Flag City Toys that Shoot air, cap and BB gun show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Event Center, 1400 Sixth St., Findlay.

• April 13: Birding photog-raphy workshop, 8 a.m. to noon, Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, 13229 Ohio 2 W, Oak Harbor. The workshop is free of charge, but preregistration is required by April 12; Space is limited. Contact Meredith Gilbert at 419-429-8359.

• April 25 to 28 : 148th Nationa l Ri f le Associat ion annual meetings and exhibits, Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. It features 15 acres of guns and gear, exclusive seminars and luncheons, appearances from top national political leaders and musical superstars. Visit: https://www.nraam.org

• June 8 to 9 : Become a hunter education instructor, Division of Wildlife, 952 Lima Ave., Findlay. Training is free, but participants are required to complete a background check prior to the start of the academy. Registration must be submitted at least two weeks in advance. Questions can be directed to Jaron Beck at 419-429-8324.

Abrams is a retired wildlife offi-cer supervisor for the state Divi-sion of Wildlife in Findlay. He can be reached at P.O. Box 413, Mount Blanchard 45867-0413 or via email at jimsfieldnotes@aol.com

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By DR. MARIA SLACK

Sneezing, itching, coughing, stuffy nose and sleepless nights often come with the onset of spring for those with pollen allergies. In Ohio, the allergy pollen season starts in the very early spring and lasts most of the year until the first frost, which is a long time for those suffering from seasonal allergies.

Fortunately, there are many options avail-able to help allergy sufferers. The adjustments a person can make range from changes in the environment to improving the way their body recognizes or tolerates allergens through allergy immunotherapy (traditionally known as “allergy shots”) or sublingual immunother-apy (oral allergy tablets).

To reduce exposure, try taking the follow-ing steps:

1. Limit outdoor activity between 5 and 10 a.m., which is when pollen levels are highest.

2. Keep windows closed at night and use air conditioning when needed.

3. Keep an eye on air quality levels and limit time outdoors during poor air quality days.

4. Check the pollen count to know what pollen is outside.

5. Take a shower and change clothes when you come home after being outdoors.

Although these changes may help, they may not make enough impact on exposure to relieve symptoms.

For those who suspect that they may have allergies to pollen or other allergens in the environment, allergy testing is the most accu-rate way to discover sensitivities and con-tributions to your symptoms. With modern

medicine and techniques, allergy testing can be com-pleted safely by a scratch (also known as a “prick”) of the skin with a liquid allergy extract or a blood test. Based on this information, an aller-gist can help you determine what treatment would be a good fit for you.

There are many over-the-counter and prescription

allergy medications available that individuals may use if recommended by their physician. These medicines can help reduce a person’s symptoms and provide some relief during the allergy season. Allergists may even recom-mend allergy or sublingual immunotherapy. These treatments are administered over time and help the body tolerate allergens in the environment. Individuals often experience a reduced need for medications, improved symptoms and an overall better quality of life that lasts for the remainder of their life after receiving these treatments.

When it comes to treating allergies, one size does not fit all. Involving your health care provider and/or allergist in your care will help get you on the right track to finding the treat-ment that works best for you.

Slack practices at ENT and Allergy Spe-cialists of Northwest Ohio, an affiliate of Blanchard Valley Health System. If you have a question, contact the health system’s public relations and marketing department by emailing community@bvhealthsystem.org or by calling 419-423-5551.

Slack

Latest wildlife officers in a class of their own

Photo providedWILDLIFE K-9 OFFICER MAY enjoys the tasty spoils of winning one of her training games, complete with evidence tags.

Weekend Doctor

more healthy. Mono and poly-unsaturated fats can help lower cholesterol levels and reduce your risk for heart disease. So, if given the choice between a sat-urated and an unsaturated fat, you should choose unsaturated.

Trans fats are the worst of all the fats. Trans fats raise your bad cholesterol (LDL) levels and lower your good cholesterol (HDL) levels, and they increase your risk for developing heart disease and stroke. Trans fats are also linked to developing Type 2 diabetes.

They are made in two differ-ent ways: naturally occurring in animal products and artificially made in an industrial process. Trans fat can also be called “par-tially hydrogenated oils.” Fried foods are very high in trans fat.

Lastly, let’s discuss carbo-hydrates. Recently, carbs have been given a bad rap. Contrary to popular bel ief, carbohy-drates are very important for our bodies: They are the body’s main source of energy. Sugars and starches are considered carbohydrates and they can be found in breads, vegetables, rice, potatoes, etc.

There are two types of carbo-hydrates: complex and simple. Complex carbohydrates are simply digested more slowly than simple carbohydrates, allowing your blood sugar levels to rise at appropriate levels. Examples of complex carbs include sweet potatoes, bread, bananas and rice. Examples of simple carbs include soda, fried foods and sweets.

In conclusion, protein, fat and carbohydrates are the macronu-trients that make up the foods we eat. Those foods provide our body with energy (calories) so we can live our daily lives.

With this knowledge, be mindful of the foods you put into your body. Everyone has a different macronutrient profile, and it all depends on what the individual is looking to achieve. If a person was looking to lose weight, their macronutrients would be lower than someone who was trying to gain weight.

To figure out your goals, there is an app called MyFit-nessPal that is very simple to use, free, and allows you to track your foods and see the amounts of macronutrients you should be getting in a day.

It is important to pay atten-tion to the way your body feels and reacts to certain foods. Tracking your food is a great way to stay mindful of what you put into your body!

Kirk is a Bluffton University intern with Ohio State Uni-versity Extension of Allen County.

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