Our yearly trick-or-treat was met with cold, wet and windy weather this time around, but the TCP editorial staff continued our report card tradition and went out in search of treats from some of our prominent community members. We used our Halloween expertise to grade their decor, candy, and their ability to draw a crowd.
Mayor D. Michael Collins
Grade: C+
Who answered: The Mayor was apparently otherwise disposed this year; he delegated treat duties to his sister-in-law (That is how she identified herself. We couldn’t tell if she was dressed up as a nun or just bundled up against the early chilly weather). She was in a parked car in front of His Honor’s house, handing out candy on behalf of “The Mayor and his wife.”
Candy: The treats were contained in individually assembled goody bags, containing several items (including Snickers, Reese’s Cups and Milky Ways). This raised his grade.
Shaun Hegarty​
News anchor for 13abc, West Toledo
Grade: A
Who answered: Shaun and his wife greeted us, albeit a little nervously. We’re not sure they believed we were from the City Paper.
Decor: Optimal—there were plenty of lights on and decorations in the front of the house.
Candy: Shaun gave us large handfuls of mixed chocolate candy, from KitKats to Snickers.
Fun-size fact: Shaun was dripping wet when he answered the door, a by-product of taking his children trick-or-treating that evening.
Tina Wozniak
​City Council Member, District 5, Toledo
Grade: A
Who answered: Tina answered the door before we even got to her porch.
Decor: A few select decorations—festive,but not overdone.
Candy: Tina had a huge bowl of chocolate coins, and was extremely generous with them.
Fun-size fact: We’ve never been greeted so happily by an adult during trick-or-treat, even as children. She was so happy to see us!
Jon Stainbrook​
GOP Chairman, Lucas County Republican Party
Grade :B+
Who answered: The address we had for Jon was out of date, as this house, as well, was unlit and for sale. After a quick call to confirm, we learned he was at his dad’s house, and we were invited over enthusiastically.
Candy: He was handing out Twizzlers and the Politically Correct “healthy option,” granola bars.
Fun fact: The GOP chair was accompanied by his weiner dog, dressed in a hot dog suit.
