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Toys for Tots Max Ersham looks for one of the lucky door prize tickets at the third annual event in memory of Kyle Sporleder.

Santa Claus Arrives in Sylvania for Holiday Happenings Sylvania’s annual Holiday Happenings will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Santa will arrive in a horse-drawn carriage at 4:45 p.m. at the Maplewood Mini Park at the corner of Maplewood Avenue and Main Street.

After being greeted by Mayor Craig Stough and Town Crier Mike Lieber, Santa will draw the

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winning tickets for a boy’s and girl’s bicycle giveaway courtesy of the Sylvania Moose Lodge.

After the drawing, Santa will lead boys and girls and their accompanying adult to the Sylvania Historical Village where he will visit with children in the depot.

GROUND BROKEN FOR MERCY MEDICAL COMPLEX

Epworth Bazaar Karen Fraker and Carol McAnall greeted guests and visited the booths of over 50 regional vendors at the event.

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L-R: Brian Smith, Executive Vice President for Operations, Mercy Health; Brad Bertke, president and CEO, Mercy St. Anne Hospital; Dr. Imran Andrabi, Mercy Chief Operating Officer; Charles Gallagher, Chairman, Mercy Board of Trustees; Toni Gerber, retired principal of Central Elementary School, Craig Stough, Mayor of Sylvania, Dr. Chris Goliver, medical director, Mercy Medical Center-Sylvania; Tom Arquilla, metro CEO for Mercy; and Dennis Sherry, vice president, strategic initiatives, Mercy, are part of the official ground breaking.

Turkey Trot Leah Zellers and Carly Damman broke away from the pack as they ran through a Sylvania neighborhood.

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INDEX Congratulations

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Community Events 3-7 A Holiday Inspirations 8-12A

Business News 13-16A Healthy Helena 17A Downtown News 1-4B Sylvania Scene 5-8B School News 1-2C Sports News 5-7C Lourdes News 8C Community Affairs

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This sign was saved during the demolition of the former Central Elementary School to be incorporated into the new Mercy Medical Complex.

CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON 18,000-SQUARE-FOOT FACILITY

round was broken on the Mercy Medical Center-Sylvania, to begin construction on the $14.3 million facility that will offer healthcare services for residents of Sylvania, Sylvania Township, Springfield Township and the western communities.

The 18,000-square-foot facility will feature 12 exam rooms, laboratory and imaging

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center. It will be the region’s second freestanding, hospital-quality emergency room and will be staffed 24 hours a day, seven days per week by experienced, emergency medicine physicians and staff.

A cornerstone from the former Central Elementary School was unveiled and will be part of the new building, which is anticipated to be open in the Fall, 2015.

In addition, there will be horse-drawn carriage rides through downtown Sylvania.

Free cookies and hot chocolate will be available in the Carriage House. The entire Historical Village is decorated for the holidays and will be open to visit. A blacksmith will be demonstrating his trade in the village barn.

Young children will be able to string popcorn and cranberries to decorate or to feed to the birds. Another highlight of Holiday Happenings is the opening of the Sylvania Heritage Museum holiday display. Each year, the museum is decorated in a different theme and this year “Frozen” will be featured in the children’s room.

Santa will be at the Heritage Museum for visits and pictures on Thursdays Dec. 11 and 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The museum will also be open for visits on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

Follow the Trail for Great Art The fifth annual Holiday Art Trail on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 will include 14 sites. Art galleries and studios in the Sylvania area will be open on Friday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each of the stops along the trail will offer light snacks and wine tastings, demonstrations and art for sale. The event organized by the Sylvania Community Arts Commission, presents an opportunity to select holiday gifts for friends and family.

Stops include For the Love of Art, 4027 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd.; American Gallery, 6600 Sylvania Ave. in Saxon Square; Sylvania Schools Art Exhibit, Lourdes University Arts and All Good Things Gallery on the Lourdes University Campus; Mary Weiss and Friends, 14 Winding Creek Place. Others include ART TRAIL TO 6A

Wreaths Across America Day Planned Local military heroes will be honored at Wreaths Across America Day, which will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Toledo Memorial Park. The presentation and service begins at noon. For more information, call Mel Harbaugh, 419/346-9192. The mission of Wreaths Across America is, in part, to coordinate wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington Cemetery with other locations in all 50 states and beyond. The program receives no government funding. Volunteers have raised funds to sponsor wreaths to make the local event possible.

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CONGRATULATIONS

Happy 101st Birthdays Celebrated at Oakleaf Village

Howe/Stoinski Engagement Murray and Colleen Howe of Sylvania announce the engagement of their daughter Meaghan to Douglas Stoinski. She is a 2006 graduate of Northview, a 2010 graduate of The University of Colorado, and a 2014 graduate of The Kent State University Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. She is in her first year of residency at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Mich. He is the son of Judy Brownlee of Howell, Mich. and the late Marvin Stoinski of Troy, Mich. He also graduated from The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and is in his final year of residency at St. Mary’s Hospital in Livonia, Mich. An August wedding will be held at St. Philip Neri Church in Empire, Mich., with the reception at The Homestead Resort in Glen Arbor, Mich.

The couple plan to make their home in the Detroit area.

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Thelma Coogler was born in Champaign, Illinois, in 1913. ‘The Lord brought me through it all including cancer,’ she says. She enjoyed church and mission work as well as teaching Sunday school.

Her favorite activity was taking care of children.

She recalls one of her former Sunday school students coming up and introducing her to his family. ‘I meant something to him,’ she says. ‘I loved taking care of others but now everyone is looking after me. It is not my choice to live this long but I'm doing just fine.’

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Marie Francisy, also born in 1913, feels she has lived a fairy tale life. ‘I have always been happy with less than the best,’ she states. ‘Lucky for me the best always came right along.’ She equates her success in life to having the right DNA and a great belief in the ‘Great Unknown.’ Her advice for a long, prosperous life is to educate yourself about your health and take steps to keep it, continue to learn, work ‘your oar in the water and pull,’ rest, earn and save. Francisy believes in the importance of giving, setting high standards for herself, saying thank you continually, and above all, enjoying and loving life.

Residents, family and friends joined Thelma Coogler and Marie Francisy to celebrate their 101st birthdays and enjoy a cake from Brieschke’s Bakery. They were also entertained by the Sylvania Senior Center chorus at —by Mary Helen Darah Oakleaf Village on Nov. 18.

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA ONGOING Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant, 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by educational speakers from noon to 1 p.m. Call 419/865-8503 or visit boomersrn.com for more information.

Pet Loss Support Group SylvaniaVet hosts a Pet Loss Support Group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave. at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For details or more information call 419/885-4421.

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Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Road, Ottawa Lake, Mich., is offering God Works!, providing a warm meal to anyone in need each Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meal is at 6 p.m.

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TAME Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts (T.A.M.E), a scale miniature dollhouse club, meets the first Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. in the carriage house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Call 734/847-6366.

Nursing Mothers’ Group The nursing mothers’ group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Harris McIntosh Tower, first floor conference room C, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

For information, call 419/291-5667.

Food Addicts in Recovery Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., room 206.

Contact Joyce at 419/699-1007, email jtreat@bex.net or visit foodaddicts.org.

Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sylvania United Church of Christ chapel, 7240 Erie St. For information, call 419/882-0048.

Mothers Center of Greater Toledo Mothers meet for fun, food and friendship with the Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo. Reliable and safe childcare provided on Thursdays from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. at McCord Road Christian Church, 4765 N. McCord Rd. Visit www.motherscenter.net for more.

Tai Chi Taoist Tai Chi Society classes consist of slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation, and strength. Beginner classes meet every Tuesday and Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Elks Toledo Lodge No. 53, located at 3520 Holland-Sylvania Rd. Call 419/537-0131 for information.

TOPS Meets on Tuesdays The Ohio Chapter 1961 of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) holds its regular meeting Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6517 Brint Road. Visitors who desire a fun and diverse method to lose weight and keep it off are welcome. International yearly

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Advent Services Starting Nov. 5, Zion Lutheran Church, 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, Mich., will hold Advent services on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. preceded by a potluck at 6:15 p.m. Pastor Ron Winslow will preside. For more information, call 419/699-2500.

dues are $28; monthly dues are $5.

Aquatic Exercise for Survivors CPW and The Victory Center will offer a new program, Aquatic Exercise for Survivors, at CPW, 3130 Central Park West, on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m.

This program is free to all survivors of any type of cancer through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo.

Sylvania Senior Center December Programs The Senior Center hours of operation: Monday 8 am-5 pm, Tuesday 8 am-7:30 pm, Wednesday-Friday 8 am-5 pm Lunch is served from 11:45-12:15 p.m. Mon-Fri; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.05. Make reservation by noon the day before.

Tuesday Evening Dinner served from 4:30-5:15, $5.50 per person; make reservation by noon the Friday before. Billiards: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly. Computer Lab: open when classes are not in session. Open Gym: open when classes are not in session Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly Woodshop: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3, weekly

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Investment Club: 1st Wed, 1:30-2:30, David Patton 1st VP, Merrill Lynch Party Bridge: Thu 1-3:30, weekly Duplicate Bridge: Thu 1-4:00, weekly Flu Shot Clinic: 2-4:00 Writer’s Critique: (1st & 3rd Fri, December only), 1:30-3:00, monthly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304:00, $3 at the door Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10:00, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly,* Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:3012:30, weekly,* Legal Outreach: 2nd Tue, by appointment, monthly Estate Planning: 3:30-4:30 Call or check online for Tuesday evening after dinner program Knitting & Crocheting: Wed 9-11:00, Fri 1-2:00, weekly Visit with the Doctor: 2nd Wed, 1111:30, monthly Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic: 2nd Thu 11-12:30, monthly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304:00, $3 at the door Blood Pressure Clinic: 10:30-12:30 Medicare & You: 3rd Tue, 5:30-6:30, monthly Cinema Studies with Dr. Jan Wahl:

Tue 5:30-7:30, monthly 12/17 Movie Day: 3rd Wednesday, 1:003:00, monthly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly,* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4:15, weekly,* 12/18 Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic: 10:3011:30, monthly Book Review Group: 3rd Thu 2-3:00, monthly 12/19 Timed Euchre: Mon & Fri, 12:302:30, weekly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304:00, $3 at the door 12/22 Quilt Fan-Attics: Mon 9-11:00, weekly 12/23 NO 60+ Nurses Call or check online for Tuesday evening after dinner program 12/24 HOLIDAY/CENTER CLOSED 12/25 HOLIDAY/CENTER CLOSED 12/26 Podiatrist: by appointment only 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304:00, $3 at the door 12/29 Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly 12/30 New Year’s Party: 1:30-3:30, $3.00 tkt, available Dec 8* 12/31 HOLIDAY/CENTER CLOSED 1/1 HOLIDAY/CENTER CLOSED

*Call for fee and registration • For more info call: 419/885-3913 Sylvania Community Services, a nonprofit agency, manages the Sylvania Senior Center.

For a complete listing of all Senior Center activities and programs, visit www.sylvaniaseniorcenter.org and click on Senior Center Newsletter.

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA • Through Dec. 19 ‘Our Town Recollections’ on Exhibit, Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The historical paintings titled ‘Our Town: Recollections of Small Town Life in the 1930s and 1940s by Bernadine Puffenberger Stetzel will be on exhibit in the Wolfe Gallery at Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd. The artist was born and raised in Tiffin.

Her artistic talent was recognized early on, at the age of 12, while attending St. Mary Catholic School. She married Fred Stetzel, a businessman and future mayor of Fremont, where they lived and raised their three children. Stetzel still resides in their 1872 Victorian mansion near the Hayes Presidential Center. For more information, contact LouAnn Glover at lglover@mvcds.org.

• Through April 12, 2015 Dinosaurs Unearthed Experience a new reality with an adventure back in time 65 million years ago with ‘Dinosaurs Unearthed,’ at Imagination Station in downtown Toledo. The state-of-the-art and scientifically accurate exhibition features 14 realistic, full-bodied dinosaurs along with interactives, skeletons, fossils, a predator scene and much more. Call 419/244-2674 or visit imaginationstationtoledo.org. for ticket information.

• Dec. 3 Toledo Symphony Concert, 7:30 p.m.

The 25th Silver Anniversary Neighborhood Toledo Symphony Orchestra Christmas concert will be held at St. Joseph Church, 5373 S. Main

St. Conductor Sara Hobin will lead the orchestra in a program of seasonal and classical music.

Tickets are $18 at the door or by calling Ann Randolph, 419/882-3284.

• Dec. 4 Wine and Cheese Tasting, 6 p.m.

Treo Restaurant Wine and Cheese Tasting Wines and cheese from around the world will be offered at the 'Wine and Cheese Tasting' at Treo Restaurant located at 5703 Main Street in Sylvania. The cost is $15 person. Call 419/882-2266 or visit treosylvania.com for more information.

Big Band Holiday Dance Party, 7:30-10 p.m.

Jeff McDonald's Big Band All-Stars will return to Memphis Pearl Restaurant, 5147 Main St. with its ‘Big Band Holiday Dance Party.’ There is a $5 cover charge and cash bar.

• Dec. 5 Toledo Bar Association Auxiliary’s Holiday Trunk Show, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Toledo Bar Association Auxiliary's eighth annual Holiday Trunk Show will be held at The Toledo Club, 235 14th St, Main Floor. There will be 28 local artists whose work includes paintings, cards, jewelry, glass, purses, cards, and more.

Also, take time to stroll around the club and enjoy the Christmas trees on each floor.

• Dec. 6

Sweets for your Sweetie, 10 a.m.-Noon Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath Join bakers Lee Ann and Brooke Moline as they demonstrate their latest and greatest cookies and cupcake designs and recipes for the

holidays. Guests will have an opportunity to participate and create their own goodies. The cost is $20 per person. Classes are held at Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath, 5758 N. Main St. in Sylvania. Call 419/882-4390 for more information.

Gift of Dance for Franciscan, Kingston care centers Students from the Cassandra School of Ballet will bring their gift of dance to the residents of the Franciscan Care Center and the Kingston Care Center. The students will perform classical ballet and contemporary dances to traditional holiday songs. The students range in ages from 7 to 17 years old and will be dressed holiday fashions.

Christmas Festival and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Women of Zion Lutheran Church 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake, Mich. will hold their annual Christmas Festival & Bake Sale featuring cookies at $5 per pound. There will also be crafts, gift items, silent auction and Christmas basket drawings. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information or to rent a booth for $15 to sell craft items, call Pastor Ron Winslow at 419/699-2500.

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‘The Spirit of Christmas’

by Dramatically Inspired Works, 5 p.m.

Dramatically Inspired Works presents ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ featuring DIW Vocals in a musical concert with selections from past plays ‘A Second Chance at Christmas, ’ ‘The House I Live In,’ ‘Solomon: Love Him, Leave Him’ and ‘F.A.C.E.S.’ The event will be held at Central Academy, 2727 Kenwood Blvd.

Handel’s Messiah, 2 p.m.

Handel’s Messiah will be presented by Toledo Choral Scoiety, Toledo Symphony and BGSU Choruses at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle, 2445 Monroe St. Call 419/246-8000.

Tours de Noel, Noon-7 p.m.

Tours de Noel, sponsored by the Women of the Old West End, will feature tours of six historic

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Women With Wings, 7 p.m.

‘Women With Wings,’ a new support group for widows, will meet at Angela’s Angels, 5774 N. Main St. Pat Nowak, author of ‘The ABC's of Widowhood’ will be the guest speaker.

• Dec. 14 Winter Festival of Crafts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

The Toledo Craftsman’s Guild will hold its Winter Festival of Crafts show at the Franciscan Center on the campus of Lourdes University. Shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase quality hand-crafted items including jewelry, pottery, woodworking, fragrances and lotions; fabric, soft sculpture, decorative painting, photography, and more. In addition there will be a fine selection of holiday wreaths and seasonal decorations.

Shoppers may also place special orders from many of the craftspeople. Parking and admission is free.

Children’s Christmas Pageant, 11 a.m.

St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 7800 Erie St., will present a Children’s Christmas pageant.

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Children’s Wonderland

L-R: Sisters Evelyn and Julia Catalano tell Santa what’s on their wish list.

ne of the area's most revered holiday traditions, Children’s Wonderland, will continue to thrill children of all ages when the doors open of the exhibit on Dec. 12. Children of all ages will be able to o-o-h and a-h-h to their hearts’ content over the array of classic exhibits that transform Tam-OShanter’s Sports & Exhibition Center into a virtual ‘Wonderland’ open through Dec. 27 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Children’s Wonderland is open on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on Christmas Day. After viewing all of the exhibits, children can play a round of putt-putt golf, take a ride on the Wonderland Express train, write letters to Santa, make a Christmas craft and ornament, get a tattoo and spend time with Santa Claus.

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homes, a gift boutique at First Congregational Church, 2315 Collingwood Blvd. from Noon to 7 p.m., the annual Arboretum Cookie Walk and much more. Tickets are $12 through Dec. 6 and may be purchased at Hafner’s Florist, 5139 Main St. in Sylvania or the Seasons Gift Shop at the Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr. Tickets are $15 the day of the event. Santa will welcome children and adults in Commons Park beginning at 4 p.m. and a tree lighting ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit womenoftheoldwestendinc.com.

Christian Festival Choir and Orchestra Christmas Concert, 7 p.m.

A benefit concert will be held at Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg. Donation received go to Friendly Center in North Toledo.

L-R: Rebekah Campbell and son Dane enjoy the festivities at Santa’s Workshop.

Young visitors and their accompanying adults can shop for a variety of toys in the Learning Express Wonderland boutique and enjoy cookies from Sautter’s Market.

Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. Kid Zone charge is $5.

Children can also enjoy time with Santa in his workshop on Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $9, which includes admission to Children’s Wonderland. No reservations are required for the continental-style breakfast.

Sponsors include The Blade, ProMedica The Andersons, Learning Express, Sam’s Club, Sautter’s Food Center and Sylvania Recreation.

Volunteers are needed. To help, call Kathy at 419/885-1167 ext. 3.

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA • Dec. 14 Sounds of Christmas 3 p.m.

Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. The Central Catholic Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Gospel Choir, Concert Band, String Orchestra, the Alumni Glee Club and the Irish Dance Team will perform holiday favorites to celebrate the season at the annual Sounds of Christmas show.

Tickets are $7, $10 and $5 for students. These can be purchased by calling Central Catholic High School at 419/255-2280, ext. 1052, or ordering online. Tickets purchased at the Valentine Theatre box office will include an additional $2 surcharge per ticket.

• Dec. 20 Sylvania First’s Live Drive-By Nativity 6-8 p.m.

Five groups from Sylvania First will be presenting a ‘Live Drive-By 21st Century Nativity’ free of charge at 7000 Erie St., across from Plummer Pool. The Sylvania First Live Drive-By Nativity will feature five scenes from the Christmas story: The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38) will be hosted by the Circle of Friends, Traveling from Nazareth to Bethlehem (Luke 2:1-5) will be hosted by the Children’s Group, the Nativity (Luke 2:6-7) will be hosted by the Youth Group, Shepherds and Angels (Luke 2:8-20), will be hosted by the choir, and The Magi (Matthew 2:1-12) will be hosted by the men’s group. Each scene will be told from a 21st century perspective. Christmas music from the newly refurbished Sylvania First carillon will be featured. For information about Sylvania First’s Live Drive-By Nativity, call the church office at 419/882-2205 or visit www.sylvaniafirst.org.

• Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services.

Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie

St., will hold a lively, interactive Christmas Eve family service at 5:30 p.m.; a service with traditional lessons and carols at 7:30 and 10 p.m., with music 15 minutes prior to the services. Nursery childcare is available at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. There will be one service on Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. Call 419-882-0048 for more information.

Zion Lutheran Church’s Christmas Service, 4 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church LCMC, 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake, Mich., will hold a candle light Christmas service. All are welcome to come and join in praise and worship. For more information, call Pastor Ron Winslow at 419/699-2500.

• Jan. 11 Preschool and Activity Fair, 2-5 p.m.

A Preschool and Activity Fair will be held at McCord Road Christian Church, 4675 N. McCord Rd., sponsored by the Mothers Center of Greater Toledo. Area preschools will have tables. Call Jennifer Wegrzyn, 419/320-6953, if table space is needed.

See Holiday Inspirations on 8B for more events.

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New Sylvania Area Family Services Director Named

‘A Shining Knight’ is Planned Committee members Jane Manahan and Kathy Gullette of Sylvania, Carol Dupuis and Tracy Swerlein of Perrysburg, and Jennifer Bevington of Ottawa Hills, met with Chef Lance Scott to sample several menu items for the 2014 Knight’s Ball, ‘A Shining Knight,’ that will be held Saturday, Dec. 6 at The Premier. Music and dancing will be to the sounds of The Homewreckers and there will be live and silent auctions for items including vacation and get-away packages, sporting events, food and wine packages and much more. All proceeds from the event will benefit the St. Francis de Sales Scholarship Fund.

Follow the Trail for great art Frameworks in Mayberry Square, Ann Tubbs Studio, 8029 Sterns Rd., Ottawa Lake, Mich., Interrupt Marketing, 6622 Maplewood Ave., TREO Restaurant, 5703 N. Main St., SCAC Pop-Up Gallery on Main Street in the open store front, SpaceBar, 5687 N. Main St.,

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Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St, and the River Centre Foundation Studio, 5465 Main St. For more information on the Holiday Art Trail, visit www.SylvaniaArts.org.

The newly appointed Sylvania Area Family Services Executive Director Anita Sanchez-Serda, BAC, was introduced to the community on Giving Day, Dec. 2, at a welcoming party hosted by the SAFS Board of Directors.

Room hosts make holidays happy at the Wildwood Manor House More than 30 rooms will be decorated with care in hopes that 15,000 visitors soon will be there.

Holidays in the Manor House will open Dec. 6 at Wildwood Preserve Metropark, and hundreds of volunteers to act as room hosts are sought to help make the event a cheerful one for the thousands who come to view the decorations.

There are nearly 1,000 time slots to fill over the course of the event that runs through Dec. 14. Room hosts direct visitors during the tour

and answer questions. A variety of shifts is available for volunteers 14 and older, or age 1213 if accompanied by a parent. In past years, companies and other organizations have volunteered as a team-building exercise.

Volunteers are also needed to work in the Holiday Café and craft show, nearby at Metroparks Hall.

For those interested in volunteering, contact with Nancy Jomantas, volunteer coordinator, at nancy.jomantas@ metroparkstoledo.com or 419/407-9840.

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Rosary Care Center residents, staff receive proceeds from golf outing The residents and staff at Rosary Care Center were presented with a gift of just over $8,200 from Franciscan Living Communities.

Rosary Care Center, located on the campus of Lourdes University, provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term care for retired religious as well as the greater community.

The northwest Ohio campuses of Franciscan Living Communities joined together this fall to host a unified golf outing.

Proceeds from this year’s event will be an important source of funding for the organizations Greatest Need Fund. This fund provides life-changing activities, programs, equipment, and financial support to the nearly 500 aging adults in northwest Ohio communities.

Whether it is a resident who, through no fault of his or her own, outlived their financial assets, or a new program that supports the person-centered care philosophy, the Greatest Need Fund will help ensure that Franciscan Living Communities continues to provide a warm and caring environment for all residents and those who provide care on a daily basis.

Franciscan Living Communities is comprised of six member organizations throughout Ohio and Northern Kentucky that provide quality, comprehensive and spiritually enriching senior services in beautifully designed continuum of care environments. To learn more about the organization, call 567/455-0414.

Santa Paws Picture Days to benefit Mobile Meals Mobile Meals of Toledo, Santa Claus and The Andersons General Stores, are raising funds to helping to feed hungry pets this holiday season with the annual Season of Suppers campaign, a national pet food drive, which runs through Dec. 31.

Santa Paws Picture Days will be held at The Andersons General Stores with all proceeds benefiting the Mobile Meals’ Season of Suppers Campaign. A $10 donation will be collected for each pet photo. Santa Paws Pictures will be taken on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Maumee store and Sunday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Talmadge Road store.

Santa and Considering Lilies Photography are donating their services to help raise funds for the pet food program. The Season of Suppers campaign, now in its ninth year, aims to feed pets of homebound seniors who receive

meals from meal programs across the country.

The program calls attention to the importance of pets to the well-being of homebound seniors. Helping keep these companion pets well fed, healthy and part of the family for as long as possible became the motivating factor behind the campaign.

Donated pet food is being collected during the month of December at the two Banfield Pet Hospital locations; Spring Meadows in Holland and Crossroads Parkway in Rossford and the Maumee and Talmadge Road Andersons’ locations.

Mobile Meals of Toledo will be delivering the donated pet food to their meal clients in mid-January.

For further information on the agency, contact the Mobile Meals’ office at 419/2557806 or visit mobilemeals.org

Philanthropists honored at awards luncheon Mary Arquette, vice president for Institutional Advancement at Lourdes University, was named the Outstanding Fundraising Professional at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon presented by The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Northwest Ohio Chapter. She was nominated by Lourdes University. In addition, Jim and Patricia Appold, nominated by the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, received the Outstanding Philanthropist award. Julie Beckert, nominated by the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, was named the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser; Marathon Petroleum Corporation, nominated by Gliding Stars of Findlay, was presented with the Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist award; the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, nominated by Cancer Patient Services and Findlay Hope House for the homeless, received the Outstanding Foundation award; and Sylvania AdVantage, nominated by Lourdes University, received the Outstanding Media award during the luncheon held Nov. 13.

Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Erek Hanson was given the award for ages 5 through 17 and Mariah Hohman received the award for ages 18 to 23.

Five years ago, Hanson, at the age of 8, started a denim jeans recycling program, which has resulted in the collection of more than 21,000 pairs of jeans that has been repurposed as denim housing insulation, car insulation, carpet underlayment and playground mulch. He was nominated by Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful Inc. Hohman, nominated by The University of Findlay, brought the “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign to The University of Findlay to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of the word, “retarded,” and she developed the student-based organization, Students Teaching Respect for

Jason McClellan, Franciscan Living Communities Senior Director of Business Development, presents an $8,200 check from the Franciscan Living Communities golf outing proceeds to Rosary Care Center staff members Sr. Carol Ann Grace, Director of Mission Integration and Jason Phillips, Administrator.

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Outstanding Community Volunteers In addition, Mary Jane DelVerne, St. Joseph Church, Karen Fraker, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Sally Goetz, Sylvania Community Services, Andrea Gurcsik, Owens Community College Alumni Association/ Foundation and Penny Marks, Lourdes University were recognized as outstanding community volunteers. Also recognized were Charlene Anderson, Toledo Symphony, Donna Beluska, Little Sisters of the Poor, Barara Eakin Meyers, The University of Findlay, Carole Eppler, Toledo Museum of Art, Luci Gernot, Bowling Green State University, Bridget Golnick, Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School and St Kateri Catholic Academy and Katie Hallek, Toledo Fair Housing Center.

Other volunteer honorees included Donna Letcher, Cherry Street Mission Ministries, John Lewis, United Way of Greater Toledo, Mary Mancini, Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund Inc., Dana Martin-Hayden, Toledo School for the Arts, Brandon McCall, NAMI of Hancock County, Jill Moreau, Toledo Area Humane Society, Lynn Olman, Lutheran Homes Society Foundation, Lutricia Prater, BG Christan Academy, Juanita Sattler, Heartbeat of Toledo, Florence Seger, Sunshine Communities, David Shaffer, Northwest State Community College Foundation, Joyce Stengle, St. Ursula Academy and Teresa Tucker, Josina Lott Residential and Community Services.

Susan Harms and Jenny Wensink served as co-chairwomen for National Philanthropy Day, 2014. Sponsors for the event include Toledo Community Foundation, The University of Toledo, The Andersons Inc, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, Benefactor Group, Bowling Green State University, Lourdes University and Owens Community College.

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Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m.

Olander Park: Holiday Programs 6930 W. Sylvania Ave 419/882-8313 olanderpark.com/ Make a wreath for your holiday decorating.

Bring your creativity and TOPS will provide the trimmings. Fee is $10 per person. Meet at Nederhouser Community Hall Saturday, Dec. 6, 10:30 am - Make garden gifts out of recycled materials for the holidays and help the wildlife during the cold weather. Bring one clean half gallon milk or juice container and a few toilet tubes to make a pollinator house and bird feeders. Meet at Gorman Education Center.

Dec. 5, 5-9 p.m., Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dec. 7, Noon-5 p.m.

Heralding the Holidays Wander around the Toledo Botanical Garden and explore the Artist Village, now a winter market. Free horse-drawn carriage rides through the garden, storytellers, Santa Claus, live music, workshops, and a garden elf hunt. Food is available. The Artist Guild open house and demonstrations are also part of the event. www.toledogarden.org

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Holiday Happenings, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

A horse-drawn carriage will bring Santa to Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m., Sylvania. He will head to the Historical Dec. 6, Village where he will be available to hear 11 a.m.-3 p.m. children’s wish lists and for photos. Don’t Sylvania ArtTrail miss out on the free cookies and hot The ArtTrail, presented by the Sylvania chocolate in the Carriage House.

Community Arts Commission, is back with www.cityofsylvania.com.

14 stops throughout the area including new Children's Christmas Party, 11 a.m-1 p.m. pop-up gallery space, student work and Hosted by the Auxiliary to The Ability Center many artists to meet along the way. with presents, entertainment, snacks and www.sylvaniaArts.org. pictures with Santa along with Assistance Dogs for patrons of The Ability Center Free Christmas Concert, 2 p.m.

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Make-a-Wish Holiday Craft Show Lucas County Rec Center Clubhouse 2901 Key Street, Maumee 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Southview High School 7225 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania 9 a.m. -12 p.m.

Mingle and visit with Santa for breakfast at Southview High School. Family fun for all including face painting, coloring pages and a kid-friendly raffle. The event sponsored by the Southview Band Boosters, will feature holiday tunes performed by the Southview Jazz Band.

There will be opportunities to take your own photo with Santa and his elves.

Dec. 6-Dec.14 Holidays in the Manor House, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave. Tour the beautifully decorated former Stranahan Estate at Wildwood Preserve.

Free. Stop by the holiday cafĂŠ and craft show in Metroparks Hall for snacking and shopping. www.metroparkstoledo.com Festivities in the Farmhouse East Entrance to Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7 & Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Activities include creative, fun holiday crafts for kids. Read for Literacy readers will be in the house reading children’s holiday stories.

Santa just may stop by to visit as well. Apple cider and snacks provided. Free event. www.metroparkstoledo.com

Dec. 7

Beautiful Blooms by Jen-Kid's Classes 5646 Summit St. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Your child can create a wine cork reindeer at Beautiful Blooms by Jen, 5646 Summit St. in Sylvania. The cost is $5 per child and includes materials. No reservations are necessary. For more information email beautifulbloomsbyjen@yahoo.com or call 419/517-8821.

Annual Christmas Concert at the Franciscan Center Lourdes College 6832 Convent Blvd.

7:30 p.m.

This annual concert with feature the seasonal sounds of the season. Music will be provided by the Lourdes Choir and the Maumee Community Band. There is no admission fee for this event.

Dec. 12, 6-9 p.m.

Dec. 13, 5-9 p.m.

Bethlehem Experience Westgate Chapel, 2500 Wilford Rd. Live animals, 100 actors, free family photos, hands-on activities and crafts. More at www.westgatechapel.org.

Dec. 12-27 Children’s Wonderland, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter 7060 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania Call 419/885-1167 Experience the wonders of Christmas; ride on the Polar Express Train; shop for gifts at the Learning Express store and enjoy cookies from Sautter’s Market. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. and $5 for Kids Zone. Santa’s Workshop is planned for Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $9, which includes admission to the Wonderland.

Dec. 13 UpTown Toledo’s 5K Santa Run, 9 a.m.

Start at UpTown Green,1900 Madison Ave., end at the Toledo Club, 235-14th St. Eclectic red, Santa, reindeer, and holiday attire is encouraged at the first ‘UpTown Toledo's 5K Santa Run.' For more information visit uptownsantarun.org. ‘Holy Night So Long Ago,’ 7:30 p.m.

Toledo Choral Society Blessed Sacrament Parish, 2240 Castlewood Dr., Toledo. $20 at the door with discounts available.

Children’s Choir of Northwest Ohio, 6 p.m. will sing on Clarence Smith Community Chorus' Community Celebration of Christmas at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1401 Hoag St., Toledo. Visit ccofnwo.org for more information.

Dec. 13, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Dec. 14, 2 p.m.

Toledo Ballet: The Nutcracker Stranahan Theater The Toledo Ballet presents the 74th annual Nutcracker. The ballet is the family favorite and a treasured holiday tradition for many.

For tickets 419/381-8851 or www.toledoballet.org.

Dec. 17 Chanukah at the Mall, 5 p.m.

Franklin Park Mall, Toledo Light the first candle on the Menorah as a community. Music, latkes, doughnuts, kids’ activities and more. No charge.

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Antypas Jewelers is ready for the holidays Since 2012, Eli Antypas and his wife, Juhaina, have been offering their full line of jewelry and jewelry repair services from a retail location in the Boardwalk Shopping Plaza at 5300 Monroe St. Sam Zyndorf, CCIM, of Signature Associates, negotiated the lease for the space with center owner Pat Giammarco.

Antypas, in business since 1991, wanted to open a store in the Sylvania Township area and find a location on Monroe Street near the Franklin Park Mall. “This location fit our needs and is just where we wanted to be,” Antypas pointed out. “Sam was great to work with and very helpful,” he added. “This is a great retail location,” he said.

According to Antypas, shoppers can find anything they might want in the store from small, silver gift items to handcrafted, high quality diamond jewelry. “I specialize in designing jewelry that meets my customers' expectations,” he pointed out. In addition Antypas offers the Elma Gil bridal designer line of bands and rings, the UNOde50 Handcrafted Jewelry, made in Spain, Chrysalis

expandable bracelets handcrafted with Swarovski crystals, the Lauren G. Adams line of enamel jewelry from Israel and is the exclusive dealer for Versus by Versace watches for ladies and men, to name a few. “We strive to accommodate the individual tastes of all of our customers,” he said.

In addition, Antypas offers skilled jewelry and watch in-house repair services for his customers. “Many times I can do that repair work while customers wait,” he promised. Thanks to new, high-tech laser equipment, Antypas can repair jewelry without removing stones. “I can even work on family heirlooms without changing the format of the piece of jewelry,” he said. “We also offer jewelry engraving, jewelry inspection and cleaning, provide appraisals, and we will even change batteries in watches,” he offered.

The store is open Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce member Peter Scharfenberg of Northwest Mutual Financial Network, left, and Chamber President Alan Sattler of ProMedica, right, congratulate Ashley and Nate Schank and Dean Kaplan of Treo Restaurant on being named the Chamber’s Spotlight Business of the month at the Nov. 2 luncheon meeting.

Agent Honored The Allstate agency of Arrow Dickerson has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2014. The Allstate Premier Agency designation is bestowed on less than 48 percent of Allstate’s nearly 10,000 agency owners. This designation is being presented to Allstate agency owner Arrow Dickerson for her outstanding business performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of her agency’s work.‘The Premier Agency designation is not just about successful business results,’ said Ted Stefanov, Ohio sales leader for Allstate. ‘The honor also demonstrates commitment in being accessible to customers and using her knowledge to help ensure customers have the insurance products they need to protect themselves and their family.’ Dickerson’s agency is located at 5415 Monroe St., Suite 2A. Arrow Dickerson

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Stitch expands to accommodate growing business; classes

More than 50 women filled the new classroom for a serge workshop shortly after the Stitch owner, Allison Fox, signed the lease for the additonal space.

Allison Fox of Stitch, recently leased an additional 1,200 square feet of space adjoining her current store next to Barry Bagels that she opened in April, 2011 in the Oak Tree Center on the corner of Holland-Sylvania Road and Sylvania Avenue. “I was able to lease the space thanks to the cooperation of Maryam Azadi of Kumon who was willing to relocate her learning center to the location that recently became available in the center,” Fox pointed out.

“I have always wanted to focus on education and training. This is what will keep sewing alive” she said. “This additional space allows me to offer many more sewing classes on site.

My goal is to have three different classes, three times a day. This new space can accommodate up to 50 students using machines and between 75 to 100 in a lecture-style setting,” she said.

“Before this space became available, we were very limited to the number of students we could accommodate in classes we offered,' she noted. “Shortly after I signed the lease, there was a three-day serge retreat for 50 women who all reported they learned a lot and enjoyed the experience even more. It was truly a joy to have that group learn about an aspect of sewing and have fun as well,” Fox noted.

Since opening, Stitch has been a Bernina dealership, with the Baby Lock line of sewing machines soon following. The Swiss-made Bernina, a top-of-the-line, high quality machine, has a 20-year warranty. The Baby Lock offers sewing, embroidery, quilting and serging machines. Stitch also offers a full line of fabrics, patterns and accessories. “We have a large supply of traditional and contemporary

fabric including hand-dyed batiks for quilting along with silks, cottons, cotton knits and wool,” Fox pointed out.“ The Stitch focus is on crafting, home décor, garment construction, machine embroidery and quilting,” Fox said.

“We also place an emphasis on ‘altered couture,’ the trendy ‘upcycling,’ and even the green concept of taking something used and freshening it up. This re-crafting or reassembling could be adding trim to a sweater bought at a thrift shop or lengthening a jacket by inserting a panel of lace through the middle,” she explained.

“However, the primary emphasis here is on training and education. Customers receive a series of six mastery classes when they purchase a new Bernina or Baby Lock machine.

Owners who purchase machines elsewhere can also participate in the mastery classes for a fee.

I want my customers to learn all about the machine they purchase and then really use it.

So many times, people buy a machine that they do not know how to use and then become frustrated because they cannot make it work. That machine just ends up on a shelf. I want my customers to use the machines they buy from me,” Fox emphasized. “I want Stitch to become the place where people learn to sew,” she said.

Sewing machine repair service is also provided. There is a full-time technician on staff along with seven part-time sales associates and two sewing teachers. “I am always looking for additional qualified sewing instructors,” Fox said, Stitch is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Kumon relocates in Oak Tree Plaza

Maryam Azadi is pleased with the new configuration of her classroom.

After five years, Maryam Azadi recently relocated her Kumon Learning Center from Unit 9 to Unit 7 in the Oak Tree Shopping Plaza.

“Allison Fox of Stitch, who was in the store next to me, wanted to expand. And, I wanted to stay in this center because of its location, convenient parking and proximity to Barry Bagels, which is a good gathering place. When Unit 7 became available, it just made sense for me to move here. The space is the same amount of square footage but is configured a bit differently,” Azadi stated.

“Kumon has very specific requirements,” she said. “When I first opened, I had a separate classroom for smaller children but now Kumon has suggested that the younger children be incorporated with older students so they can learn from them. I was able to set up this new classroom so the younger students and their size-appropriate tables and chairs are in one part of the classroom with the older students. I was also able to conform to the specifications for a smaller waiting room for parents, which is now recommended.”

According to Azadi, parents are encouraged to drop off their children and perhaps wait for them in a coffee shop. “Being near Barry Bagels is a real plus for my business. Parents can stop in there for coffee and a bagel while their children are working in my classroom,” she said.

Since opening her business in 2009, Azadi has grown from 10 students to over 160, ranging in age from 3 to 18, studying math and reading. According to Azadi, children come to the center twice a week and spend approximately 30 minutes on either math or reading exercises and complete assignments at home during the rest of the week. “Our students work independently and our instructors and I step in to help if we see a student struggling,” Azadi reported. The goal is for Kumon students to assume most—if not all—of the responsibility for their own study. Some

parental involvement, particularly in the beginning, helps to establish the routine and get the whole process off to a good start.

The Kumon program is also based on the concept that just as a child needs to practice daily over time to become adept at a sport or musical instrument, so too does he or she need daily work in order for academic skills to develop and flourish. “It is this daily repetition of skills that leads to success,” she noted.

Kumon students develop a mastery of the basics of reading and math along with improved concentration and study habits and increased self-discipline and self-confidence.

“Students feel a sense of accomplishment as they perform to their full potential,” Azadi stated. Kumon parents generally find that their children end up with more time to pursue other interests because they’ve developed far more efficient study habits, along with the skills to do both Kumon assignments and schoolwork quickly and accurately.

Kumon was started over 50 years ago in Japan by Toru Kumon, a teacher and parent who wanted to help his son do better in school. The unique instructional method he created was so successful that his son was able to do calculus by the time he was in the sixth grade. Kumon reading and math programs help children master those fundamental skills so important to their overall academic performance. “The founder’s belief that every child possesses untapped abilities and the potential to excel remains central to the Kumon philosophy. In short, there is nothing a child can’t do,” Azadi promised.

The Kumon program, ranked the number one tutoring program by Entrepreneur Magazine, is available on Monday and Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. and students can come at anytime for either a half hour or onehour session.

The Japanese-based learning center now has over four million children enrolled in programs in 47 countries around the world.

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Hafner Florist adds Vera Bradley line to gift offerings The two new Vera Bradley designs, Midnight Paisley and Houndstooth, are on display at the newest Vera Bradley location in Hafner Florists, 5139 South Main St., in the Southbriar Shopping Center. “This new black and white design is quite popular,” said Emily Vargas, Hafner sales associate who is in charge of the Vera Bradley line. “It is great to have these new designs just in time for holiday shoppers,” she said. And, to further encourage those shoppers, Hafners is offering a 20 percent discount on all Vera Bradley items from Dec. 13 through Dec. 24.

In addition to the new black and white patterns, many other Vera Bradley designs are available in purses, wristlets, carryalls, computer cases, travel and diaper bags and accessories including glasses and iPhone cases and much more.

Vera Bradley arrived at Hafner Flowers in October following the retirement of Candy Sturtz and her closing Lady C, a ladies cloth-

ing boutique, which included the Vera Bradley line in downtown Sylvania “Candy approached us about carrying Vera Bradley when she decided to retire and close her store,” Hafner related. “My wife, Beth, and I were very excited about the opportunity to add the popular line to our Sylvania store,” he noted. “We saw this as a great addition to the flowers and plants we offer as well as the many gift items available in the store,” he said.

In order to add the line, the Hafners had to participate in an extensive process to be approved. “We are very pleased to have the line,” Hafner said.

The Hafners, who have been in the floral business for more than 30 years, opened their first shop in Sylvania 22 years ago. In 1999, they opened a second location on Airport Highway and relocated to their present location in Southbriar Plaza in 2007. The business has grown over the years to include

Emily Vargas points out one of the new Vera Bradley designs to shop owner Dan Hafner.

a staff of 17 in addition to the Hafners and their grown children, Greg Hafner and his sister Emily Hafner Goolsby, who serve as business and marketing manager.

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“TARTA is pleased to once again be honored by APTA, but we are more honored that our ridership has accepted the TARTA Tracker and is using it on an increasing basis,” said James Gee, TARTA’s general manager.

Hart was instrumental in the development of the TARTA Tracker, which is accessible by desktop computers, mobile web browsers and telephone and provides realtime information. The Maumee-based firm also developed the information and advertising campaign that won the awards.

Ribbon cut to officially open Friends of the Family Home Health Care in Mayberry Square Editor’s Note: There was incorrect information in the Family Home Health Care ribbon cutting article in the Nov. 19 issue. The article here reflects the corrected version. We apologize for any inconvenience because of the former article.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Nov. 13 to officially open Friends of the Family Home Health Care in Mayberry Square.

“This is a great location for the business.

Plus, many senior citizens either come here to shop or eat, or live here,” said new owner, Rebekah LaFontaine. “It is also convenient for me as I live nearby, and I can be readily available for clients and their families. When this space became available, I was excited to open an office in Mayberry,” she noted.

The eight year old company provides a full menu of services including companionship, meal preparation, diet monitoring and housekeeping. Home health care staff also can provide transportation and shopping services, dressing, grooming, toileting and even pet care. We also have nurses who will assist with medication setups and general health monitoring. We take on difficult cases which require tube feeding, trache care and assist hospice with around the clock care.

“We offer any of our services for as little as an hour per day, unlike most other agencies that have three- or four-hour minimums,” she said. We guarantee every shift, so that every one of our clients always has service,” she added. “We also accept difficult cases.

We believe it is very important to focus on the patient and the family and our services don’t just stop at personal care; we also leave the patient with a sparkling clean house,” she

said. This type of service may be covered by Veteran Aide and Attendance Benefits, Long Term Care Insurance, Alzheimer’s Association Respite Care Benefits and some social service agencies, as well as privately paid.

The locally owned business has a staff of over 100 nurse aides, licensed practical nurses, State Tested Nursing Assistants and home health care aides along with a 10-member management team. The company has grown to four locations: Waterford Commons in Levis Square in Perrysburg, Monroe and Ann Arbor, Michigan and 8257 Mayberry Square.

“This award underlines Hart’s diversified capability in the digital and advertising space and demonstrates our strength in both. We thank TARTA for its faith in Hart,” said Mike Hart, the firm’s president and CEO. In 2011, the team also won a Grand Award in the AdWheel competition for TARTA’s Empty Seat campaign. This promotion showed an empty seat from a TARTA bus at various venues throughout its service area to underline the breadth of locations and events TARTA reaches.

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Sylvania Mayor/Architect Craig Stough Has Designs for the New Year

Sylvania Mayor and architect Craig Stough welcomes his daughter Lyndsey to his architectural firm.

BY MARY HELEN DARAH Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough has a long history in Sylvania. “My parents moved us to Sylvania before I entered the fifth grade,” says Stough. “I attended Stranahan and McCord and graduated from Sylvania High School in 1971. My dad, an architect, was busy working on drawings on a project that was called ‘Sylvania High School II’ now known as Sylvania Southview when I graduated from OSU. I was able to work out on the field for that project, along with improvements at three others my Father designed: Highland Elementary, Whiteford Elementary and Arbor Hills, while I was in grad school. Since that time, I was the architect for Timberstone Junior High School and Hillview Elementary.”

The architect is busy winding up 2014 as he appears to seamlessly conquer his mayoral

duties. The mayor equates his success at juggling his architectural firm, Stough & Stough, to surrounding himself with good people.

“Here at the firm and at the mayor’s office I have wonderful people who continually help me out and keep things running smoothly.

They have a great way of helping me get the work done,” says Stough.

The AdVantage sat down with our city’s leader to discuss his path into politics and what he desires to draft and design for the year ahead.

How did you become involved in politics?

“In 1981, at the age of age 27, I was appointed to the municipal planning commission. I truly enjoyed the position. In 1986 I was asked by a few people on the Sylvania City Council if I would be interested in running for city council. At that time there was an established group who knew the city’s business so I declined. I

learned a great deal from them. In 1994 I was voted the president of council. The president of council automatically becomes mayor. James Seney, the Sylvania mayor for almost 20 years, decided to leave in 1996 to serve with the Governor Voinovich administration.

Therefore, I never ran for office. It was an odd feeling to be mayor for two years having not been elected.”

Would you consider other opportunities at the state level?

“As president of the Ohio Chapter of American Institute of Architects I was required to travel to Columbus. It’s difficult to go back and forth. I passed on offers to serve other offices. I enjoy this level of politics. It’s local. I give Barbara Sears a lot of credit. Serving at the state level is very demanding on your time.”

As 2014 comes to an end, what do you look forward to in 2015?

“I inherited the water situation when I became mayor. Sylvania did not have a water contract with the city of Toledo until 2006.

Now we have found a proper balance. We have a 20 year contract that is balanced and shares the income tax growth on ProMedica Flower Hospital instead of half of our income tax, city wide. Toledo has always been able to supply us with clean water until last August. Sylvania is taking another look at a separate water system previously studied in the late 90s. The right course is to have a regionally owned water system with a second intake where Sylvania has access to Lake Michigan.

Toledo is reluctant to relinquish its ownership of its water system because it is used as a political tool. I also look forward to the extension of the River Trail. We have come to a mid-

dle ground in negotiations with Flower Hospital. We have resolved that the project will require about 540 feet of elevated trail to stay clear of their hospice center. I am very pleased with how Dr. Neeraj Kanwal, president of ProMedica Flower Hospital, has helped move the project along. The River Trail will connect Flower Hospital to our downtown and attract new businesses. Now we have to find as much grant money as we can.

Another project of vital importance is SOMO, South of Monroe development project, which involves developing east of our downtown hotel. The area was a bulk oil storage facility prior to the city buying it in the early 1990s. The five-acre area would be ideal for offices and restaurants. It will bring new jobs to the community and costumers for our downtown merchants. These two projects take money. Finances have become difficult due to a loss of local government funds from the state of Ohio and the loss of inheritance tax in the state of Ohio and lower interest rates on investments. These factors have cost us $2 million of income. We are in the budget process and we will have a balanced budget. However, the current conditions will make these projects that much harder to accomplish.

In 2015, we will also focus on maintaining the city’s infrastructure and services. I truly believe that architecture gave me the training to be mayor. Both jobs concentrate on improving the quality of life for people. I am also excited to welcome my daughter Lyndsey, to our firm. In Sylvania, we are very fortunate to be proactive instead of reactive. Along with the Sylvania City Council, and its president Mary Westphal, I look forward to making the city of Sylvania a better place for next generations.”

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Sugar-free, gluten-free lifestyle made easy

BY HELENA DARAH

Snack but Snack Right Forget what you’ve heard about “eating three square meals a day, nothing in between” because that is a load of garbage. In fact, only eating in bulk three times a day slows down your metabolism and can result in binge eating during meals because of hunger. Snacking the right way can help with boosting your metabolism, allowing yourself not to get too hungry, which won’t lead you to pig out during meal time. It will also keep your energy level up all day. Here are some tips for healthy snacking: As a teacher, I’m up at the crack of dawn.

I get up at six in the morning and eat breakfast around 6:30 a.m., right before I leave for work. Lunch usually doesn’t occur until 11:30 a.m. so I like to bring a small snack in between so I can avoid the stomach grumbles around 10 a.m. For the morning, I’ll usually pack either fruit or a serving of nuts (almonds are my favorite). You can also have yogurt and mix it all together.

In the afternoon, I’ll usually have a piece of string cheese with some sliced vegetables.

I love mozzarella string cheese paired with ¼

cup of roasted edamame beans. Sliced celery with a tablespoon of peanut butter is also a low calorie, protein-packed snack.

If I am working out that day, I will eat a protein bar or make a protein shake and eat it before my workout. It gives me sufficient energy to power through my workout. When I finish working out, it’s dinner time and I can replenish my body.

I feel that for most of us, (especially me) nighttime is when I have the strongest urge to snack. Eating, unwinding and watching TV is just fun. However, nighttime is one of the worst times to overeat. Calories are not burning off especially if you go straight to sleep. Therefore, choose from these healthy options to help your nighttime cravings. For the “sweet tooths,” sugar-free Jello is satisfy-

ing and only has five calories. Have a bowl of fruit and, for an extra treat, top with cool whip. Mix unsweetened cocoa powder with sugar-free syrup in unsweetened almond milk for a sweet and filling drink. I’ve also listed my one-minute muffin recipe below that will satisfy your hunger and taste buds along with staying on your health track.

For those who prefer savory, indulge in a serving of pork rinds (low calorie and sugar/carb-free), kale chips, 100 calorie microwave popcorn, zucchini “fries,” crunchy roasted edamame beans or a serving of nuts (don’t go overboard because they contain a lot of calories).

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Scholars of Toledo Foundation benefiting Toledo Public Schools, Moussa Salloukh and Tony House announce DINE4TPSscholars through Dec. 30 at Burger Bar 419.

Foundation Fundraising chairwoman, Jen Corral, worked with the team at Burger Bar 419 to develop a special menu for the promotion. A portion of the cost of each meal will be given to the foundation to benefit the general scholarship fund. Guests will have the opportunity to round up their total and give an added donation to the Foundation.

“Scholars of Toledo Foundation mission is to promote quality public education through supplemental funding for programs, scholarships and academic initiatives benefiting Toledo Public Schools,” says Executive Director and Chief Development Officer Kris Berger Long. “We are the source for the community to give to Toledo Public School. On May 20, we will be awarding post secondary scholarships to students and would like within the next five years to be able to reach all graduating seniors with some type of scholarship, or apprenticeship

if they are pursuing the skilled trades.” We appreciate all opportunities to promote the foundation, the success of TPS and partnerships with businesses in the community. The Burger Bar 419 owners stepped right up as believers in our mission,” she added.

"Scholars of Toledo Foundation is an important asset to Toledo Public Schools and because we believe in supporting our public school system this event was a natural fit," says Moussa Salloukh, owner of Burger Bar 419. "The entire team at Burger Bar 419 is looking forward to seeing all the supporters of Toledo Public Schools #DINE4TPSscholars in the month of December!"

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A Visit with Jody Light, Owner of The Skin Studio

The Savvy Sylvanian received a deep cleansing facial from Jody Light, owner of The Skin Studio.

BY MARY HELEN DARAH I must admit, I’ve never been what my children refer to as a “primper.” I’ve never had a routine or regimen especially when it comes to skincare. During a recent mother-

daughter outing, my oldest child stopped in front of a cosmetic counter and showed me a lotion she recently tried and informed me that maybe there was an “industrial strength” version available for people like me. Therefore, it was not surprising that the

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Savvy Sylvanian found herself in the cozy environment of The Skin Studio talking with owner and Sylvania mother of one, Jody Light.

How did you move from decorating to dermaplaning?

“While I was a home interior designer in my twenties, my skin became dry and acne prone. I tried everything from infomercial products to over the counter remedies. My interest in skincare developed during this time. I decided to go to school to become a licensed esthetician. Upon graduating, I could work for someone else or work for me.

I always wanted to have my own business.

Once I found my passion, I was able to marry the two.”

What is your skin care philosophy?

“I feel one thing of great importance is to use a medical grade skincare line. You can waste a lot of money on over the counter products that only sit on the dead surface of the skin. In order to produce results, you must use a product line that works in the cellular level of the skin. From my own experience, I know how frustrating it is to purchase product after product only to have it work for 30 days or so. It was very important to me to find a results driven line to use during my treatments and also be able to retail to the client. I found that with Image Skincare.

Your home skincare regimen accounts for 75% of your skin’s condition. The other 25% comes from professional treatments. As a licensed esthetician, I have the training to assist clients with sensitive skin, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, and dry skin with

affordable treatments and without going to a plastic surgeon. I also offer a relaxation facial and facials for the back but my goal is to target your area of concern and map out a game plan to address the situation.

What advice do you have for the novice skincare client?

Take the time to get a skin analysis to determine your needs and find the right home-care regiment. Use quality products.

Always use sunscreen. Invest in taking care of you and the health of your skin.

Are most of your clients women?

The majority of women know that if you take care of your skin now, you will enjoy the benefits later. Also, women come in for other services such as waxing and brow and eyelash tinting. They appreciate the relaxing atmosphere that is private yet still convenient. My clients appreciate not having to walk out of a salon or a busy mall after a facial. I also have male clients. Males usually don’t come in to fix a wrinkle. The majority of men come in because of a specific issue.

On a personal note, I left The Skin Studio relaxed, educated and determined to take better care of my skin. Before my enzyme peel, I received a “dermaplaning” service to remove surface debris and vellus. I never realized how much vellus (peach fuzz) I had until my visit. I enjoyed my experience and I saw the “Light” to what I hope is a less wrinkled, healthy future for the largest organ of the human body ... skin!

The Skin Studio is located at 3454 Oak Alley Court, Suite 110, in Toledo. For information on hours of operation and services, contact Jody Light at 567/225-0216 or visit theskinstudiotoledo.com.

Sylvania United Church of Christ Prepares for Advent

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Julianna Bennett hung an ornament on the mitten tree. Donations will go to children in need through Lucas County Children's Services.

Sam Lindon, one of the many children of Sylvania United Church of Christ who made ornaments for the mitten tree at the church, showed off his ornament.

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L-R: Kristin and Sam Wygant viewed their daughter's work ‘Marbelized.’ The Sylvania Northview High School student artist, Carol Wygant, could not attend due to participating in a Northview High School band event. The piece received the Principal’s Award.

L-R: The oil pastel “A Study of Light and Glass” by Sylvania Northview High School student, Hannah Clark, was selected for the show. Principal of Northview High School, Steve Swaggerty, enjoyed viewing the works of his students at the exhibit.

Student artists take top awards at local show The 36th Annual FOCUS Show is now showing in the Main Gallery of the University of Toledo Center for the Visual Arts. The juried exhibition features the work of some of the talented high school artists in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The works were chosen from over 1,000 selections that were dropped off in May of this year at Sylvania Southview High School for judging. Roughly 20 percent of the works were chosen for the exhibition. Erin Schaefer of Notre Dame

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Sylvanian Ruoyun Liu, a senior at Notre Dame Academy, stood in front of her painting “Blooming in the Dark” in the Main Gallery of the University of Toledo Center for the Visual Arts.

Guests viewed the works of area high school artists at the Focus 2014 Show. Jurors included Paul Geiger, Natalie Lanese, Julie Schnell-Madden and Kevin Schroeder.

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L-R: Caitlyn Dehm, Amy Hayden-Wilson and Cathy Martin of Waterford Bank, begin wrapping gifts for Sylvania Area Family Services. This year, staff members of the bank have adopted three families for Thanksgiving and Christmas. They raised and donated money to purchase food and gift items for each holiday.

Third annual Toys for Tots party held at American Legion

L-R: Penny Sherman and her daughter Wendy checked in with Linda Parrish at the Toys for Tots party held at the Amercan Legion Post 468 on Centennial Road.

L-R: Sgt. Joshua Benjamin talks with Kerry Sporleder, the event organizer, and Sgt. Yves Joseph about the number of toys collected at the Nov. 28 event.

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Section B The Christmases of Joy featured at the Sylvania Heritage Museum

L-R: Sarah Groves, Joy Armstrong and Claire Achen decorate the birdhouse tree in the parlor of the Sylvania Heritage Museum.

L-R: Dee Kalb, Joy Armstrong, Sarah Groves and Claire Achen gather to put the finishing touches on decorating the Heritage Museum in time for Holiday Happenings on Dec. 6.

“This is the year for the Christmases of Joy!” exclaimed Sylvania Historical Village and Heritage Museum staff member Sarah Groves. “Every year, for the month of December, we choose an overall theme for the museum and decorate each of the nine rooms and the 10 trees with a different facet of that theme. However this year is very special with the“Christmases of Joy.” Several of the rooms will feature themes from the past that were favorites of the former director, Joy Armstrong. Also, each of the trees and the décor in the different rooms all have something to do with wings to tie the themes together,” she explained.

The newly retired Sylvania Historical Village and Heritage Museum curator Joy Armstrong has always been the driving force, from developing the annual theme with Groves and her group of volunteers to designing and putting together the decorations for each of the room. In many cases, she and her team make many of the ornaments that grace the multiple trees throughout the museum. For example, this year, Armstrong, now serving in a volunteer capacity, painted, decorated and even made tiny wreaths for all of the miniature birdhouses on the tree in the parlor at her home with her sister-in-law, Penny Sherman’s help.

Of course, that tree will also feature a winged bird or two. Gold and peacock feathers will grace the entry and adorn the tree in the dining room while butterflies flutter

Butterflies flock over the tree in the butterfly room.

throughout the tree in the bathroom. The Santa room tree will reflect the “Frozen” theme and the doctor’s office tree will be decorated in a nature theme with berries and a cardinal or two perched on the limbs of the tree.

The trees on the second floor will continue the theme featuring doves amid white hydrangeas preserved by Armstrong on two of the trees.

“While some of the decorations are new, such as the miniature birdhouses, most have been repurposed from years past,” Armstrong said.

“It is always great fun to develop a theme and see where it goes,” she added.

Spirit of the Season Invades Downtown Sylvania Storefronts Merchants in downtown Sylvania are planning to “paint the town” in holiday colors, or at least their store windows or storefronts in time for Santa’s arrival on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Holiday Happenings. Business owners will vie for top decorating honors in this first-ever Downtown Sylvania Association holiday deco-

rating contest and the public will determine the winning entry. Clip a ballot from the Dec. 3 issue of Sylvania AdVantage, or pick up a ballot during Holiday Happenings to vote for a favorite storefront decoration. Voting is also available on Facebook.

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New DSA members enjoy the November Cocktails and Conversation

New Downtown Sylvania Association members Ray Oka, left, and Tom Parent, third from left, of the POP Grille at 3309 Holland-Sylvania Rd., brought samples from their menu to the Nov. 21 DSA Cocktails and Conversation, which were enjoyed by Jennifer Linehan of Beautiful Blooms, Chris Batch and Jennifer Meyers of KeyBank, and Annie Batch.

L-R: Dave Achen of EdwardJones talks with new DSA members Ann Moon and Jane Wurth of Ragazza at the Downtown Sylavania Association’s Cocktails and Conversation held at KeyBank.

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“That was truly a remarkable three days,” he added. According to Buck, agents qualified for the classic based on productivity and customer service.

Buck succeeded the recently retired State Farm agent Rod Monasmith last May. He relocated his office to 6455 Monroe St. to accommodate his team of agents: Bob Lewis, Rachel Meadows and Jordan Spaths. “We also have an office for Lourdes University business interns, which I plan to have each

semester,” Buck said.

A 2012 Lourdes University business graduate, Buck is an Air Force veteran who served in Afghanistan. Following his honorable discharge, Buck remained in Afghanistan, working for Halliburton’s fire emergency services for four years.

“While I was in the Air Force and after, working in Afghanistan, my team and I reacted to crisis and disaster. When I returned, I knew I wanted to do something to help people and becoming a State Farm agent filled that bill. Now, rather than reacting to disaster, I am helping clients prepare and plan for the unexpected,” he said.

According to Buck, State Farm offers a full range of insurance and financial products from home, auto, life, casualty, health insurance, and retirement plans, securities and more.

“This job is great for a veteran like me who is eager to help people and the community” he related. “While I was in Afghanistan, we learned to work together as a team. All of the successes we enjoyed came because we worked together. Now, as a State Farm agent, I created a team to work toward success in business.”

Buck said he joined State Farm following graduation and participated in the company's two-year training process.

Buck, his wife, a nursing student at Lourdes University, and their two daughters, live in Sylvania.

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ProMedica Flower Hospital Employee Retires

Pictured above: Nutcracker dancers McKenzie Beaverson, Semira Warrick, and Emily Clark talk with Sylvania resident and Toledo Ballet Founder and Artistic Director Emerita Marie Vogt at the Nov. 11 Clara & Me Tea Party held at Inverness Club.

ProMedica Flower Hospital employee Margaret Deedman, center, is retiring after 52-1/2 years of service to the hospital. Deedman originally worked at the Flower Hospital once located on Collingwood Blvd.

L-R: Maurine Weis, vice president of patient care, Dr. Neeraj Kanwal, president, retiree Margaret Deedman, Alan Sattler, CFO of ProMedica and former president of ProMedica Flower Hospital and Darrin Arquettte, vice president of operations, helped celebrate the festive occasion.

Tea Party Raises Funds for Toledo Ballet Guild

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The Clara & Me Tea Party raised an estimated net profit of $5,000 to benefit the Toledo Ballet Guild. A quiet auction was held featuring gift items for the holidays. Cast members from Toledo Ballet’s 74th annual Nutcracker greeted guests, signed autographs, and posed for photos with young aspiring ballerinas. Faculty members as well as company members, young dancers, and others from the community sauntered and skipped down the runway, donning fashions and carrying accessories from Sophia Lustig, Sophie’s Sister, Kids Klothesline, Paula Brown, Dancer’s Pointe, Opening Night.

Chairing the event were Barbara Stengle and Heather Thurston.

Penny O’Brien joined her daughter Meagan Gallup to welcome at least 50 guests to Gallup’s 50th birthday party held at Sylvania Country Club on Nov. 15. Instead of birthday gifts, Gallup encouraged guests to bring items to be used at Hope Learning Academy, a charter school for students with learning disabilities or those who struggle in a traditional classroom setting.

Diane Rusk, Fran Anderson and Sylvania resident Kathryn Fell were among the over 200 guests who enjoyed the Clara & Me Tea Party.

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Ukraine Delegation Visits Sylvania Seated, L-R: Ukrainian visitors Vira Flyat, Nataalia Dohadaio, Antonina Aksenina, host Karen Tank, Stanislava Ostrovska and Antonia Swintitska joined their hosts Fran Cary, Gary Varney, third and fourth from left, and Karen Tank, third from right. Standing, L-R: Hosts Sally and Fred Vallongo, Program Coordinator Elizabeth Balint, Ph.D., and Ukrainian Facilitator Tamara Zykova. Not pictured are local hosts Diane Kalb and William and Larisa Lowry. The Ukrainian Women’s Leaders’ Professional Program delegation were in Sylvania for a reception with U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur at the Franciscan Center on the Lourdes University campus. The group also visited Fremont to learn about local government, economic development, nonprofit agencies, and women leaders. A trip to Holmes County, Ohio allowed the visitors to experience the Amish culture and business practices. The group also visited Ukrainian organizations headquartered in Detroit and Warren, Mich., learned about agribusiness in Bowling Green and visited other businesses throughout northwest Ohio.

Jim Valiton, center, talks with neighbors Shirley and Joe Gerdenich at the open house at the new Jadel Leadership Center at Camp Miakonda.

Paul Koester, longtime scout, talks with Kitsie Valiton who, with Shirley Gerdenich, helped organize the open house to introduce neighbors to the center.

Mark Greenblatt and his wife, Stephanie, and his mother, Judy, brought their children and her grandchildren, Spencer, Nolan and Mason to see the new Jadel Leadership Center.

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Craft Shows Help Shoppers Get a Head Start on Christmas Shopping Epworth Hosts Crafters

Holly Ray of Fused Glass offered unique creations at the craft show at the Moose Family Center.

Cheryl Clifton and Gwen Kozlowski offered seasonal items at the event held Nov. 22.

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L-R: Brenda Kunkel and Joan Harris greeted guests with smiles at the Epworth Bazaar on Nov. 1.

Pam Christensen and Renee Wuokko sold delectable baked goods at the event.

Carol Connolly Pletz was helped by her sister Chirs Connolly Donatini to display her artistic creations.

Macia Holtz and Maria Escobar, representatives for Avon, enjoyed visiting with guests at the annual event.

Women of the Moose, Karen Hilbert and Mo Binkowski, kept things running smoothly for guests and merchants.

Sylvanian and artisan Rebecca Fine of Tidings of Love was one of the vendors that kept guests strolling through the numerous booths featuring blown glass, jewelry, sewn items, clothing and other unique finds.

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Section C Highland students create blankets

Southview Hosts Lego League Highland Elementary students, Reagan Dura, Joe Tucker, Caden Soucek and Cali Stelmaszak work together to make blankets for Sylvania Care and Rehabilitation Center residents.

BY MARISA MERCURIO It was cold on Highland Elementary School’s Blanket Project day, the kind of weather that makes you forget how picturesque newly laid snow is and want to dive back under your bed sheets, preferably with some hot chocolate. A thick, downy blanket was exactly what I had in mind as I entered the elementary school, and in one of the rooms that was precisely what students were making by the dozens.

For the past few years, Highland Elementary has undertaken the kindness of making greeting cards, last year for a children’s hospital. This year, however, the favored project was even warmer and bigger: homemade blankets.

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blankets, the objective was to make a blanket for each resident of Sylvania Care and Rehabilitation Center. Chosen by the students, an assortment of fleeces was brought in from home to be tied together. On Nov. 20, the project day, a large pile of colored and patterned fleece was stacked on top of each other, ready to be made into blankets.

Blankets may have taken the spotlight in the school-wide service, but it is not the only part.

Younger students participated in creating greeting cards and what Hoffman called “warm fuzzies,” sweet and colorful little balls of fluff decorated with googly eyes and kind words. The hundreds of students at Highland were busy in this charity work.

Kindergarteners through first graders made picture drawings and cards for the residents, while second graders set to work on their creative warm fuzzies, leaving the blankets to the third through fifth graders.

When the time came, the students piled into a classroom, practically running for their drawing paper, crayons, and blankets. It was assuredly cold outside, but inside Highland, the classroom was glowing with warmth.

On Saturday Nov. 22, the Lego Expo was held at Sylvania Southview High School, opening its doors to the numerous young students who have taken an interest in science and technology. The many young students who attended the expo were participants in the First Lego League, a program that introduces students to science and engineering. The FLL is an international competition that challenges problem solving skills, presentation techniques, and engineering concepts. Sylvania is home to nine teams, with a vast majority of its schools home to the students involved. Each team includes ten students and two coaches who must engage in three different tasks, which includes an invention and programming, engineering and strategy, and team communication and participation, all in front of judges. Although the FLL is open to grades 4-8, students in 1st-3rd grade also participated by building their own creative Legos designs at the expo, such as a space station. Crystal Burnworth, a volunteer and Sylvania Schools guidance counselor, stated that FLL is an excellent hands-on experience that promotes good attitudes between and among students and an increased interest in science and technology. The weekend was a practice event before the Dec. 6 competition, where the top 30 percent of teams will be chosen to go to districts in January. This was the fourth year Sylvania Schools have been taken part of the FLL. –by Marisa Mercurio

SUA students sculpt in tape and plastic

BY CHRISTINE HOLLIDAY Sculpted works don’t have to be made of marble or wood. At St. Ursula Academy, students in the sculpture class used Saran Wrap and clear packing tape to prepare an installation sculpture for the school’s lobby.

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The students planned the installation around a bronze statue of St. Angela Merici, foundress of the Ursuline Sisters. That statue is of a young Angela as a pilgrim leader with a staff in hand, calling her followers to a life of service, which the students used as the theme for their project.

The nine seniors and two juniors worked in pairs to cast their own bodies in poses for three scenes. The first shows a figure holding St. Angela’s hand, and a second shows figures donating and collecting food. The third scene, arranged at the base of the statue, depicts a homeless person accepting a can of food from another figure. Each of the sculptures is accompanied by quotes from St. Angela emphasizing the need for charity.

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Whiteford Elementary students in the zoo session participate in questions about zoo life.

BY MARISA MERCURIO It’s career day with a twist. It’s empty halls and classrooms full of dogs and clay and rhinoceros horns, and hundreds of thrilled young students.

Enrichment Day, which took place on Nov. 21, is an annual event for all of Whiteford Elementary students. Several adults throughout the community talk about or demonstrate their occupations or hobbies and present a variety of subjects that the students might be interested in.

Enrichment Day is designed for young students to explore different activities, professions, and hobbies; from ceramics to horticulture to a mock trial. Kindergarteners through fifth graders had a choice of over a dozen diverse subjects to choose from.

Additional subjects included geocaching, construction, martial arts, cosmetology, firefighting, dance, auto repair, sign language, and more.

Terah Webster, a volunteer who helped organize Enrichment Day, noted the children’s excitement, stated that the event was greatly anticipated. According to Webster, each student picks his or her top five favorite

subjects prior to the event day, and then three are chosen to attend in hands-on sessions throughout the afternoon. Each classroom was designated for a specific subject.

The ceramics classroom found students sitting at tables, making small pots out of clay.

The appointed zoo classroom functioned as a sort of show and tell where members of the zoo brought small live animals and related objects to present to the children as well as engage them in questions about animal life.

Webster stated Enrichment Day could not have been accomplished without the tremendous help of volunteers and the community.

NV Musician of the Week

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NV class receives awards at annual student watershed watch The Northview class of Michelle Bogue had the most creative presentation and the overall best tabletop display at the 25th annual Student Watershed Watch held Nov. 19 at The University of Toledo Scott Park Campus. The program involves hundreds of junior high and high school students in water quality testing and analysis throughout watersheds in northwest Ohio.

The keynote speaker for the 2014 Student Summit was Tom Henry, Blade reporter specializing in environmental issues. The emcee was Jim Blue, managing editor at WNWO NBC 24.

Grateful for Good Neighbors It was dark and cold, and I was driving home from a night of babysitting. The world was coated with a thin layer of snow Schuyler Stupica and ice from the first snowfall of the year. My Ingrid Michaelson CD was playing, and as I turned into my neighborhood all I could think about was the warm bed that was only a few more minutes out of reach. I turned left, and all of a sudden my wheels lost their grip on the road. My car started skidding on the ice, and before I had time to think ... I had run over a mailbox. My heart was beating frantically. Never before had I incurred so much as a minor traffic violation; this was uncharted territory. However, what I did know for sure was that I had just made three people very unhappy: my mom, my dad, and whoever lived in the house with a

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Choir teacher Lindsay Andrews has chosen Lexi Fondren to be honored as Cougar of the Week.

Andrews says ‘I have known Lexi for a few years and she always comes to class with a positive attitude and a smile. She is a talented singer and has improved her music skills tremendously since her first year in choir.’ This year she is a member of the advanced Women’s Chorus and sings second soprano, the most difficult part. ‘I can always count on Lexi to work hard and learn music quickly.’ One day she dreams of becoming a professional singer. She is the daughter of Gretchen and Jeff Utterback.

The Northview musician of the week is senior Noah Froelich who plays cello in the Chamber Orchestra, and is currently serving as co-section leader of the cello section. He has represented northwest Ohio in the OMEA All-State Orchestra, as well as many Regional and District Orchestras.

He has also attended music workshops at BGSU. He regularly participates in OMEA Solo and Ensemble event. He is also a member of the A Capella Choir, National Honor Society, Leadership Academy, Science Olympiad, Track and Field, and Interact. In addition to his musical activities, he is very active in the Theatre Department. After graduation, he will be attending college to major in chemistry or forensic chemistry. A private student of Damon Coleman, he is the son of Jennifer and Mike Froelich.

now-toppled mailbox. Embarrassed and ashamed, I parked my car at the curb and walked timidly toward the front door.

Understandably, the man opened the door, less than pleased. I apologized profusely, offered to pay for the damage, and gave him my name and phone number. I was humiliated. When I had first earned my license the summer after my sophomore year, I had brushed off my parents’ concerns, declaring emphatically that I was above stereotypical teenage accidents. I was responsible and cautious–there was no reason to worry! However, after more than a year of safe driving, I had fallen from glory at the hands of a stupid plastic mailbox.

Perhaps sensing my genuine remorse, the man soon recovered from his initial displeasure and became remarkably understanding.

After discovering that the mailbox itself had not been damaged, he kindly offered to replace the wooden pole holding the mailbox in the ground at his own expense.

Even though the issue had technically been resolved, I still felt the need to make amends. A few days later, I knocked on the man’s front door again. This time I had two plates of homemade brownies in my hands and a ten dollar bill in my pocket. I was back to thank him for his kindness. When he opened the door and I asked that he at least let me cover the cost of the pole, he accepted the brownies but refused the money. When I apologized again for what had happened, he brushed it aside and said that we all have to learn somehow. He then joked that if I really wanted to make it up to him I could transfer to Southview and join the softball team.

(Although based on my short-lived softball career in which I once got a black eye from failing to catch a ball in my mitt, I’m pretty sure I would have been more of a hindrance than a help.) For his sake, I graciously declined, but thanked him again for being so understanding.

All in all, if I had to learn my lesson the hard way, I definitely learned it in the easiest way possible. There were no physical injuries, my car didn't suffer any damage, and both my parents and the man whose mailbox I hit were remarkably understanding about the whole situation. In fact, the greatest damage suffered was a hit to my pride. Academics mean nothing when driving. I may be able to analyze a Sylvia Plath poem, but I can't seem to turn left on an icy road without hitting a mailbox. Figures.

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BY TYLER ABNER THE ABNER ANALYSIS ‘Big three’ too much for Whitmer Just one game into the 2014-2015 girls high school basketball season and Northview’s ‘big three’ of senior forwards—Kendall Jessing, Maddie Cole and Kendall McCoy—were superb in a 56-44 win over Whitmer on Nov. 28.

The Wildcats (1-0, 0-0 Northern Lakes League) controlled the tempo of the game to defeat a tough Whitmer (0-1, 0-0 Three Rivers Athletic Conference) squad.

Jessing led the way for Northview, ending her night with 16 points and 11 rebounds.

McCoy tallied 15 points and a monstrous 19 rebounds, while Cole ended the game with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

“I don’t think I’ve ever had three players end with a double-double,” the Wildcats’ coach Brittaney Cymbolin said.

Complementing Northview’s big three very well was senior point guard Maddie Fries. She finished her night with eight points and ran the offense very well to get her teammates in scoring position.

Cymbolin wanted her team to start the season strong and they did just that. Early year momentum is very important for a team in the beginning of the season. The Wildcats will look to carry that momentum into their next game.

Southview falls to Central in season opener The Southview girls basketball team opened up the 2014 season in a difficult manner, losing to Central Catholic 69-37 on Nov. 29. “They just came out firing on all cylinders,” Southview coach Tim Nottke said. “They were very difficult to stop and we knew it was going to be challenging.”

Senior Emily Westphal, who is committed to play at Walsh University next season, had a team-high 12 points in the contest.

Sophmore Charley Kale finished second for the Cougars with seven points and junior Keely Pohl finished her night with six points.

Southview had a very tough time all night trying to get things going. Hopes had been very high in the offseason to open this year strong and to show the Toledo area that the Cougars are a team to beware of.

The team can still become one to watch out for as the season rolls along, but starting the year with a 32 point loss is hard on team morale and Nottke.

“We knew going in we were probably a little out matched,” Nottke. “It’s just difficult to open the season and lose by so much. We know what we need to work on and we will adjust and get better as a team.”

Southview will take on conference rival Springfield (1-0, 0-0 NLL) on the road on Tuesday at 7:30 pm.

“Springfield is a tough team, but I think once we work on what we need to work on we can compete with them,” Nottke said. “We’re a young group and it will take time for us to start clicking as a unit.”

Northview prepares for Rossford Coach Terry Shadle of the Northview boys basketball team is ready for the team’s first

game of the season against Rossford to arrive.

Last year was a tough outing for the Wildcats, finishing 7-16 on the year, but Shadle believes this could be a good year for Northview.

“We have a lot of talent on this team,” Shadle said. “Our work ethic is second to none and I believe if we can keep the score close, our hard work will allow us to win a lot of games.

Rossford will be no different.”

The Bulldogs used to be in the Northern Lakes League and they are very familiar with the hostile environment the Wildcat’s gymnasium can impose. The fans seem to be right on top of the teams with how close the stands are to the floor, but Shadle is a big fan of the setup.

“We love it, we absolutely love it,” Shadle said. “The crowd gives us an extra edge and in a lot of games we kind of feed off of that to compete even harder.”

Aside from the ruckus crowd, Northview has now had an entire offseason to critique its game and another year to mature as a team.

Shadle had ramped up the aggressiveness of his practices to prepare for the opening game, as his team has come along he has slowed those down to allow their bodies to rest. This game will allow Northview to know whether the offseason has paid off or not. With this being the first game of the season Shadle will have to rely on the offseason work to win, with no tape on the Bulldogs’ current team.

The game will take place on Dec. 5 at home with the freshman beginning at 4:45 p.m.

Southview basketball Emotions for Southview boys basketball coach Bruce Smith for the second straight season will be high. Smith, previously the coach at Whitmer, and the Cougars will open up their season against the Panthers. This game may not have as much emotion as last season’s did, but it will be one of the most meaningful for Smith this season.

“It won’t be as hard as when I had to actually go there (Whitmer) last year, they come to us this year,” Smith said. “I enjoyed my time there, but I would be lying if I said I didn’t want to give them their first loss of the season.”

Southview has been practicing very aggressively this offseason to finish this year even better than the 2013 season in which the Cougars completed a 16-7 record. With the Panthers being the first game of the year it will give Smith and company a good indication on whether or not the hard offseason work has paid off.

“We have looked good during our three scrimmages and have been tested,” Smith said.

“It’s hard to plan for the first game of the year because you’re not sure how your team is going to be or your opponent.”

Southview will face Whitmer at home on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

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SV athletes sign letters of intent

L-R: Joan and Greg Arnold celebrate with their daughter Emily, who signed a letter of intent to play volleyball and Emily Westphal who signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Walsh University. Her parents, Ron and Abby Westphal were also part of the celebration.

L-R: Sean O’Laughlin looks on as his wife, Angela adds her signature to the letter of intent their son, Collin signed to play lacrosse at the University of Indianapolis.

L-R: Ray O’Lenic joined his brother-in-law, Tom Boerst, his nephew Colin, niece Sydney, sister-in-law Carla and his daughter Alyson O’Lenic to celebrate Colin’s signing a letter of intent to play baseball at Hillsdale College.

BY TYLER ABNER

Colin Boerst, son of Tom and Carla Boerst, will go to Hillsdale to play baseball.

Boerst has been one of the better players on the team since joining varsity and will finally have his hard work pay off.

Collin O’Loughlin, son of Sean and Angela O’Loughlin, will go to the University of Indianapolis to play lacrosse. Sylvania is one of the larger communities in the area for the sport and O’Loughlin has been one of the best players in the area.

These players have had great careers at Southview and will have an opportunity to make a lot of noise at the next level. The Sylvania Community gives our congratulations to each student athlete.

Southview sports had a big month this November with four of its athletes signing on to play collegiate level sports in 2015.

Emily Arnold, daughter of Greg and Joan Arnold, will go to Walsh University to play volleyball. Arnold was one of the top players this past season on the Cougars’ volleyball team.

Emily Westphal, daughter of Lynn and Ron Westphal, will go to Walsh University to play basketball. Westphal will look to lead Southview this season in a Northern Lakes League that has the Cougars’ arch-rival, Northview, as one of the favorites to win the conference.

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Highland Meadows Junior Golfers qualify for High School State Tournament

Turkey Trot Brings Out Area Runners L-R: Traci Fretz, Robert Holman and Macy Fretz participated in the annual St. James Club’s ‘Rick Gomez Memorial Smoke the Turkey 5K' on Thanksgiving morning.

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Shadow ValleyTennis Team Advances to National Tourney

L-R: Highland Meadows junior golfers who qualified for the 2014 High School State Tournament include Tommy Hurley, Eric Mancinotti, Tommy Sullinger, Jack Mancinotti, Kayleigh McHugh, Lizzie Win, Ashley Knight, Pinya Pipatjarasgit, Ian Clement, Drew Beattie, Ben Kimmet, Ryan Czerniakowski, Jack Kunkle, Andrew Headman and Justin Riggs. Not pictured: Mackenzie Elrod.Highland Meadows Golf Club offers youth the opportunity to learn, discover, grow, and develop in a safe and positive environment through their involvement in the Club’s youth programs and amenities. Youth at Highland learn to set and achieve individual and team goals while staying fit, having fun, socializing, making friends, and developing coordination, discipline, confidence, and values.

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The Shadow Valley 4.0 ladies tennis team won its district, state, and regional tournaments to advance to the USTA National Championship in Tucson, Ariz. the weekend of Oct. 17-19. The team easily beat the state champions from Minnesota and Arizona but fell to Texas in a very close 2-3 match which left them tied with Texas on overall games and sets. The Toledo team ended up being eliminated based on the head-to-head ruling, so the Texas team advanced and ended up winning the national championship title.

The Toledo-based team competed very well at the very competitive national level. The 4.0 team included: Nicole Esser, Jen Sanderson, Annie Kamenny, Sarah Norr, Karleen Vrzal, Maggie Cahill, Kendall Gigax, Brittany Barhite, and Megen Bucchi.

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Northview girls’ basketball gets a lot of attention for its three standout senior forwards, Kendall McCoy, Kendall Jessing and Maddie Cole, but senior point guard Maddie Fries is the oil to the machine.

Last season Fries averaged 4.9 points per game and two steals per game to go along with a 51% three point shooting percentage.

“I am more worried about getting my teammates in position to score than I am my own stats,” Fries said. “I try to score when I can, but if one of my teammates is open I will pass it to them.”

Fries does a lot of things that do not show up on the stat-sheet. She plays great defense and knows how to run the tempo of coach Brittaney Cymbolin’s offense to perfection.

Like many of her teammates, it was a tough task for her to adjust to Cymbolin as a coach

after Jerry Sigler stepped down.

“It’s made me better as a player,” she said.

“Coach Cymbolin is very energetic and I feed off of her energy and it helps me to play my game better.”

Unlike the Wildcats’ ‘big three,’ Fries does not get a lot of attention, but Cymbolin knows how important she is.

“Without her we really have no offense,” Cymbolin said. “She is great at running this offense and really knows how to hit her teammates with the ball. She is one of the more underrated point guards in the league.”

Northview has a similar setup to that of last year’s Miami Heat, an NBA team. Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade and LeBron James were the faces, but point guard Mario Chalmers was the key to running the offense.

Fries will look to continue her strong point guard play in her final high school season and hopes to make some postseason noise.

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Gray Wolves sign baseball prospect Lourdes University head coach Andy Ham has announced that Adam Hoyos has signed a letter of intent to play baseball for the Gray Wolves beginning in the spring of 2016.

A native of Tucson, Ariz., Hoyos is a righthanded pitcher and infielder.

“Adam is a great addition to our program,” Ham stated. “His ability to play multiple positions gives us a versatile player from a talented high school program. He also gives us another player from the Tucson area, where we have found a successful recruiting niche. I believe Adam will do some great things during

his career as a Gray Wolf.”

Hoyos has also had a great deal of success in the classroom where he has been a three-time Principle’s Honor Roll selection.

“Adam continues the trend of strong students that we have brought into the program over the last few years,” added Ham. “We have had back-to-back selections as an NAIA Scholar Team and Adam provides our program with another student-athlete with a strong academic background that will hopefully help us continue this tradition.”

Former Northview student sets cross country mark

Ashley Yeager, of Sylvania, set a new school record for Lourdes University as the Gray Wolves concluded their 2014 season at the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference championships in Grand Rapids, Mich. Yeager crossed the finish line in a time of 22:05.2 over the five-kilometer course to finish in 68th place overall. She bettered her own previous school

mark of 22:23.50 set Oct. 26, 2013 at the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge.

Hannah Spangler, graduate of Sylvania Northview, finished in 25:47.4. Gracen Spangler, Northview graduate finished in 27:47.0.

As a team the Gray Wolves finished in 10th place with 279 points.

Athletic schedule posted Lacrosse After posting an 11-3 record in its inaugural season, Lourdes University’s men’s lacrosse team has released its 2015 schedule featuring 12 contests. The Gray Wolves will open the regular season Feb. 28 at Saginaw Valley State before heading to Elon, N.C. for a pair of games during spring break. Lourdes home opener is set for April 11 against Dayton before the final road game at Oakland four days later.

The Gray Wolves head to the CCLA Championships on April 25.

Lourdes Softball Head coach Jo Ann Gordon announced the Gray Wolves’ 2015 softball schedule, which will

see the terra cotta and black play a total of 38 games, including seven home doubleheaders at Pacesetter Park.

The season opens March 5 as Lourdes travels for a doubleheader against Mount Vernon, Ohio Nazarene. The Gray Wolves will then head to Kentucky, which will see the team play a total of eight games against four different schools. Lourdes will play doubleheaders at Brescia, Georgetown (Ky.), Asbury, and Campbellsville.

Lourdes will host Davenport March 29 to begin a six-game homestand which also features visits from Siena Heights and Aquinas.

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Lourdes Annual Christmas Concert The Lourdes University Music Department will present its annual Christmas concert, “Season’s Greetings” on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m., in the Franciscan Center Theatre.

The Lourdes Choirs with Director Karen T. Biscay, and Accompanist Olga TopuzovaMeade, the new Lourdes University Guitar Ensemble with Director Ken Hummer, and the Maumee Community Band with Director Kevin Heidbreder will offer a wide variety of seasonal music at a free concert. “Season’s Greetings” says it all. The coming of baby Jesus in ancient Latin texts in Francis Poulenc’s ‘Motets pour le temps de Noël,’ African Noel, The Work of Christmas, Before the Paling of the Stars, and Mary, Did You Know?

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JANET AMID THE STARS SPEAK Happy Birthday Sag! “A Merry Christmas this December - To a lot of folks I don't remember.” ...Franklin P. Adams Mantra for the month - Generosity towards others, brings light and happiness into our own lives.

The holiday season, and the magic of Christmas is symbolized as the winter solstice begins on Dec. 22, and the Sun commences in the earthy, Saturn-ruled sign of Capricorn.

This period marks both an ending as well as a beginning as we welcome 2015.

Full Moon in Gemini The full moon lunar eclipse in Gemini on Dec. 6, creates an intense vortex of mental “emotion” as you bend and stretch your intelligence so as to hold two (or more) approaches to the issue you confront.

Are you experiencing breakthroughs in perception that are unnerving and other times inspiring? This is a Mercurial full moon once again inviting mental flexibility—the psychic space to change your mind. This particular full moon can be flexible providing you with that extra emotional and mental edge.

New Moon in Capricorn Don't wait until Dec. 31 to make your New Year’s resolutions for 2015. One of the most serious new moon cycles of the year is upon us on Dec. 21 This is the most auspicious day to set intentions that require discipline, patience and responsibility.

Capricorn is the sign that rules time, authority and integrity. It is a sign especially connected to our status in this world, our “piece of the rock” so to speak. This new moon in Capricorn asks us to get clear about what we need to firmly say no to in our lives, that way we can have closure and be able to move on as well as add importance to the priorities in our lives both professionally as well as personally.

Capricorn reminds us that there is only so much time in our life, and so we must eliminate all of those attachments and

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You will need a user name and, of course, another password. Have I explained a cute little notebook and #2 pencil is perfect for recording your passwords? The pencil has an eraser for when you change your passwords for security.

And Skype isn't just for computers; you can use it on smartphones and tablets.

If you want to talk to more than one person, Skype offers free group calls with up to 10 people. Users of Windows, Mac and Xbox One

are the only platforms currently able to make group calls. Skype is working on making more gadgets able to use the group calls feature, so keep checking back.

To install the program, navigate to the Skype.com download page and click the green “Get Started” button. Your download should begin immediately. When the download is complete, open and run the installation file.

The first screen will ask you to choose a language and automatically select to run Skype when your computer starts up. Uncheck this box if you want your computer startup to stay fast and smooth. I recommend you absolutely uncheck this box every time you turn on your

computer Skype will load. Be in control. Turn on Skype when you feel like it. If you miss this step you can get at the options later.

The next screen wants to offer you Bing as your search engine and MSN.com as your home page. This is because in 2011, Microsoft bought Skype and they want you to be connected at all times. I recommend not letting software control your homepage and browser so be sure to uncheck these as well.

Again, these can be adjusted later if you want.

Skype will automatically find and test your speakers, microphone and webcam.

addictions that waste our most valuable time.

Time to prioritize. Time to set boundaries and get your life in order.

Venus in Sagittarius Moving from Scorpio to Sagittarius, romantic energy shifts from intense to freespirited. Sagittarius, of course, has its intense moments, considering it is a fire sign. However, its energy is considerably less focused. While Scorpio is most concerned with intimacy and a specific person, Sagittarius's love is of a more universal kind. Romantic adventures, as well as a straightforward, even blunt, approach to love, are on the agenda. Gone are the intricacy and complexity of Venus in Scorpio. Truth and higher meaning are things that take priority with Venus in Sagittarius. The down side is a tendency to overspend, and to be overly generous. Be aware that there are limits.

Jupiter in Leo Jupiter in retrograde Dec. 9 and going direct April 8, 2015, is at the doorway to the holidayspending season, may curtail spending and brings to light a need to be more conservative and less concerned with trivialities. No business, except those that usually do not make money during the holiday season, are going to benefit from Jupiter, the big spender, going retrograde. Business people will not have a LOT to celebrate.

Jupiter rules a sense of well being, of being ageless, living forever, being immortal, and people like to enjoy life, yet in retrograde it's more about setting things aside and thinking them through. Jupiter going retrograde will affect most people born under the sign of Sagittarius, because it is their ruling sign. Also, because of its occurrence in Leo, those born under that sign will also be affected. In addition, wherever Leo or Sagittarius is taking place in your sign will be where the emphasis is. You would need to know your time of birth to be able to know this. Sometimes retrogrades can be helpful in that they provide us with the chance to reflect and see things from another perspective.

SIGNS: Aries (March 24-April 20) - The greater the challenge the more powerful you feel as this

month’s influences bring to light a feeling of unrest as well as excitement. Both Jupiter and transiting Venus create a nice little trine to your own sign creating more of that sassy, independent spirit that you have. Also, realize that since Mars is your ruling sign, its occurrence in the free-spirited, rebellious sign of Aquarius merely ignites you even more. Just saying, you may be feeling a bit overactive and antsy this month. Your need and desire to socialize may be a bit over the top. This holiday season is here, sit back and enjoy.

Taurus (April 21-May 21) - Though you dislike change, and you resist diversity, you may be excited by the prospect of new and better opportunities that await you. Also, personal matters become more of a focus as Saturn continues to set up house in your area of partners. Its opposition to your own sign merely creates this intense feeling of being pulled every which way. In addition, Jupiter at odds with your own sign, could create tension in the work place, however much depends on how you react and relate.

Gemini (May 22-June 21) - A very interesting, yet powerful cycle for you as Saturn, at odds with your own sign, intensifies your sense of how you perceive others.

Personal and/or business partnerships take on a new meaning, as well as new perspective. It’s either make it or break for the year ahead. Also be aware of your limits this month, and do not be too hasty when taking on new projects. Just remember you cannot always satisfy everyone all the time.

Cancer (June 22-July 23) - Streamline your work load this month, and focus on yourself for a change. This holiday season give yourself a gift the keeps giving: time with family and friends. It is also an exciting money aspect for you between Dec. 7 and mid-January as your financial cycle really flows. A great month ahead but be aware that much can be said about too much coming in too soon.

Leo (July 24-Aug. 23) - As always, personal relationships are your main focus, and now that lucky Jupiter in your own sign, you may see yourself a bit more serious about matters that need attention. Also, as the stars are very much in your favor, you may find that you are in a lucky cycle through speculation.

Specifically speaking, Venus now transiting in Sagittarius merely opens the way to better prospects. A great month ahead, although it would be good for you to show a little restraint.

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 23) - Influences in your area of work accent your ability to be more productive as well as challenged. Though it is hard for you to make changes, you may see yourself a bit more open as opportunities begin to unfold. The year ahead is a going to be an interesting one, as Pluto in Capricorn in a good balance to your own sign, brings positive changes in job, and personal matters, while Jupiter in your area of thought helps to clear away the debris from the past. In addition, transiting Venus, occurring in your area of home, highlights family life. A good month to get settled.

Libra (Sept. 24-Oct. 23) - Impulsiveness in the work place can be costly this month, as Pluto hovers over your 10th house of career.

Take care when dealing with those in authority,

be very clear with how you get your point across. This is time for recognition, as well as financial gain. For most Libra’s, the desire to create balance is of the essence. However, during this cycle, you may find yourself becoming more assertive and less tolerant with those closest to you. Honor your feelings, and go with the flow as most of the influences are very much in your favor. It's up to you to do the rest.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) - The home front is the focal point for the next few weeks or so as influences set the stage for better family interaction. Communication should be clear and less strained. Work matters should, for the time being, be left in the back burner. Time for family, friends and a lot of reflection as Saturn continues to transit your own sign and transiting Venus highlights your money house.

Jupiter, at odds with your own sign, may give you pause where work matters are concerned.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) - Your mental perception is much clearer this month as you find yourself focusing on where it is you truly want to be. With transiting Venus traveling in your own sign, you could only wish for the best. Also, a very strong as well as conducive time for love connections as your own sign balances with expansive Jupiter but remember the golden rule, quality versus quantity.

Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 20) - Tremendous, potent changes begin as transiting Venus travels through the most sensitive area of your chart; your subconscious mind. Time to relinquish issues from the past, as well as working on letting go of patterns and people that no longer serve your higher good. Be aware of your limits, and be timely with how you handle things. Resolution and moving forward is the key start this year. Also, this can also be a strong time for career advantage as your desire to forge ahead brings you into a better place. All in all, the year ahead promises much success.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) - If your ambition is to play a major role on life’s stage, this could be the month where you may get your wish. This cycle opens the way for personal recognition, allowing others to see your self-worth as Jupiter regains itself opposite your own sign. A strong time for money and financial gain. Love can be interesting as well as highly unusual. This may be your lucky month where everything you need actually falls into place.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) - As true as your spirit is, this holiday season finds you clearsighted and totally aware of all that is around you. Your instincts are at their best. An excellent time to venture into your own unique space.Your creative juices are forever flowing.

Love, as interesting as it is, will be even more exciting this month.

Astrological tips: Entertaining? Best times Dec. 2. 3, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 and 30.

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M IKE JONES TOWNSHIP TOPICS Zoning Changes Requested The Lucas County Planning Commission has recommended approval of zoning changes, which will allow one site to expand and another to be established in the northwest portion of Sylvania Township.

Sunset Retirement Communities is seeking a zoning change from agricultural to a residential planned unit development for expansion of its development at 9640 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. Sunset currently operates a 110-unit residential care facility on the site. It is seeking the zoning change in order to construct a rehabilitation center, a clubhouse and 16 duplexes. The rehabilitation center will be built near the existing facility and the clubhouse will be built nearer the planned duplexes in southeast portion of Sunset's grounds. In recommending approval, the county zoning staff noted that the plan is in compliance with requirements for density and open space and is consistent with the Sylvania Township Land Use Plan.

Jack Smith, a former principal in the Sylvania Schools system, spoke of the high degree of care shown to his parents by the staff at Sunset. No one spoke in opposition to the rezoning request and commissioners voted unanimously to recommend the zoning change. The issue is scheduled to be heard by the township zoning commission Dec. 10. The final decision rests with the Sylvania Township trustees who will hear it after the township commission makes its recommendation.

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Also unanimously recommended for approval is a request of a change from agricultural zoning to a residential planned unit development with an address of 9330 Brint Rd. Although that is the address of the property, the 15.34-acre site in question fronts Mitchaw Road north of Brint Road. The change is being requested for the construction of a senior housing project which is planned to include an 85-bed residential care facility, a clubhouse and 15 duplexes. The care facility will be a singlestory building of about 60,000 square feet and the duplex units will each be 1,536 square feet.

The commission staff noted that a landscaping plan has not been provided, but that they recommend landscaping and screening along the perimeter of the project, particularly to the north where zoning requires single-family homes.

Township EMT Gets a ‘Wow’ An office in the cardiology unit of Toledo Hospital regularly sends reports to the Sylvania Township Fire Department with follow-up on patients they have transported to the hospital.

Most of them are brief, factual, and sprinkled with medical jargon and acronyms.

It's not often that one ends with the word “Wow.” That, however, was the word chosen by Julie DiCecco, STEMI/chest pain coordinator, ProMedica Heart and Vascular Institutes, when she noted that only 44 minutes had elapsed from when the first township EMT began to work on a man who had called 911 from his home and when angioplasty was underway in the hospital's catheterization lab.

DiCecco, a nurse for about 30 years, said time is one of the most important considerations when an individual is experiencing a heart attack. She said it is vital to get oxygencarrying blood flowing to the muscle to avoid death or serious damage. “I give ‘wows’ when they’re deserved,” she said. “The Sylvania Township Fire Department has excellent personnel. They not only get the latest and greatest in training, but a lot of them teach advanced life support.”

DiCecco also noted that the good outcome for the patient is also the result of a program which is relatively recent. It is known as STEMI, and allows township firefighters to essentially diagnose a cardiac patient and have a cardiology team waiting when the patient arrives at the hospital. The program allows the patient to bypass the emergency room and they are taken to the catheterization lab where a team is assembled and goes immediately to work to begin angioplasty. In this case, the patient's wife had been notified and she rushed to Toledo Hospital.

For a time they couldn’t locate him because no paperwork had been begun on him.

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CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE Double Duty With leaf collection scheduled through Dec. 8 and winter weather already here, city of Sylvania street division crews are on double duty both for leaf collection and roadway snow Mayor Craig Stough and ice removal when needed. Leaf collection has already been slowed by the early snowfalls this year.

Snow and ice removal is a big job in the city of Sylvania with over 73 miles of roadway to keep clear. The city of Sylvania has six trucks equipped with 10-foot wide snow plows and salt spreaders. Two of these trucks are also equipped with liquid brine spreaders to pretreat roads prior to predicted winter storms.

During last winter’s record setting snowfall, city of Sylvania workers spent 2,550 hours, spread 3,018 tons of road salt and used 36,500 gallons of brine to remove snow and ice from the roads. Last winter required much more time and materials than the more normal 2012-2013 winter season when 853 hours, 1,252 tons of salt and 23,300 gallons of brine were used.

The city of Sylvania participates in the Ohio Department of Transportation’s cooperative purchasing program for rock salt in order to receive better pricing as part of a larger salt DiCecco noted that in this program everything is focused on the well being of the patient.

Paperwork can be dealt with later.

In a letter written to Fire Chief Jeff Kowalski, the patient said he had been told by members of the hospital cardiology team that without the quick work by members of the department he probably would have died or had severe heart damage. Four stents were placed in cardiac arteries and he is going to cardiac rehab, but is in good health.

In her note to the fire department, DiCecco wrote that “his left ventrical function was preserved thanks to your coordinated efforts.” She also noted the man did the right thing in calling 911. She said it is very dangerous to try to drive yourself to the hospital. It is even dangerous to have someone else drive you.

“If you live in the Sylvania Township Fire Department area you have excellent medical care. They can begin what’s needed wherever you are rather than wasting time trying to get to a hospital.”

purchasing group. The ODOT bid price for salt was much higher for this winter, and the city declined to purchase any more salt beyond the record amount used last winter and previously purchased last summer.

Snow and ice removal costs, like leaf collection costs, are paid for out of the city's general fund. City of Sylvania property owners are not assessed separately on their property tax bills for these services as they are in some nearby communities.

Snow and ice removal often keeps the trucks on the road 24 hours a day until the roads are clear. The heavier the storm, the longer the clearing process. The trucks will clear main roads first and then make one pass on all residential streets, following predetermined routes, then return for a second pass to widen residential streets out to full width.

Let’s hope we don't have too many severe storms this winter. But when we do, our city crews and equipment are ready.

Mayor Stough with the city ice and snow crew.

Public Works Department Superintendent Named Rob Nash, currently a road foreman in the Sylvania Township Public Works Department, has been named the next superintendent of the department. The promotion will be effective Feb. 1, 2015. His new duties will coincide with the the retirement of Gregory Huffman as public works manager. Huffman’s job title will be abolished and there is likely to be some reorganization within the department in the near future, according to John Zeitler, township administrator. Huffman will remain on a part-time basis as a projects coordinator through 2015, Nash began with the township as a utility worker in 1999.

The department is responsible for maintaining roads, bridges and ditches in the township. They handle leaf and brushcollection, plowing township roads, maintaining the township cemetery and are in charge of the annual household goods collection.

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REAL ESTATE FOR LEASE KOELSCH FARM HOMESTEAD Rental by day or weekend. 5 bedroom Metamora farm house with kitchen facilities, possible housing for extended family visit or quiet getaway. 8 acres provides a country setting of ponds and woods.

Inquire at koelschfarmhomestead@gmail.com SPACE FOR LEASE Light Industrial or Warehouse Sylvania Area - 5425 Schultz Dr. off Alexis 1800 S.F. w/O.H. Door 419/344-0275

GARAGE SALE 4802 Southbridge Rd. off Nantuckett.

Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday Dec. 6 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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