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Sylvania Township Fire Chief Jeff Kowalski, second from left, joined the crew of the new emergency transport vehicle, Firefighters/Paramedics Jeremy Gillen, Jim Wolfe II and Lt. Jeff Bennett at Station #1.

STFD’s Emergency Transport Vehicle Now In Service BY MIKE JONES

he Sylvania Township Fire Department’s new transport unit went into service at 7 a.m. on Jan. 22 at the Station #1 on Monroe Street in downtown Sylvania. Fire Chief Jeffrey Kowalski noted that the unit is meant to augment the use of private ambulances only when those vehicles are not readily available. “Too often, patients have had to wait for private ambulance transportation and now

the Sylvania Township department will be able to get people to a hospital in a timely manner. Until now, when delays became apparent, the department relied on neighboring fire departments to transport patients and, in some instances, private vehicles were used to get people to the hospital. The situation not only resulted in delays for the patient but township personnel had to remain at the scene and were unavailable to take additional calls,” Chief Kowalski stated. The vehicle in service now is the same one that the department had used prior to an

earlier board of trustees decision to get out of the ambulance business. The chief said the vehicle has been fully upgraded and equipped. “I want to thank the voters who passed a levy in 2014, which has allowed for the service to resume,” he said. “The purpose of the transportation unit is to provide better service to the community including improved continuity of care,” Chief Kowalski added.

Each stop along the art walk offers a different creative and inspiring experience such as fine art exhibitions, live music, artist demonstrations and fine food.

office; Greg Justus, paintings, live music with Ruth Nichols and Friends at TREO One2Lounge; Kristen Butler-Sanders, paintings, and live music with Aayan Naim at Choconotes; paint your canvas at T.K. Lane’s Boutique; Raja Aoussey, jewelry and Dan Jensen, handmade objects at Reve Salon & Spa; Craig Fisher, prints, live portraiture at SpaceBar; Black Market RX Artist Collective at Studio419; floral specials at Beautiful Blooms by Jen; painting party with Greg Justus at Kevin Charles; and a photo booth at Chic Happens.

Mike Jones is the public information officer for the Sylvania Township Trustees.

First February Friday Red Bird Art Walk Planned The next First Friday Red Bird Art Walk will be held Feb. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. in historic downtown Sylvania. Enjoy an evening strolling the two-block Red Bird Arts District. Wander among 27 businesses throughout the district including art galleries, distinctive boutiques, restaurants and creative spaces.

Artists for the Evening

Douglas R. Fiely Opening Night Reception at the River Centre Gallery; Stew Raney, jazzinspired paintings at Brieschke’s Bakery; Out of Hand: on Canvas /Clay opening night reception and Matt Wolcott and Jan Thomas at Hudson Gallery; Ann Tubbs, pottery at Frogtown Computers; Northview Student Jazz Trio at Chandler Café; Cody Winter, skyscapes, paintings at Sylvania AdVantage

Kayla Wright tried her hand at drawing during the annual ‘Craft-In’ held at Olander Park.

Business Tech Students Qualify for States

L-R: Southview students Alexa Below Katie Chung and Allyson Nguyen placed first in their divisions.

Taekwon-do Seminar

Marianna Temple prepared to break a board at the Taekwon-do event held recently.

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Braxton Dakota Weaver was born Nov. 11 to Steve and Cynthia Weaver. He weighed 6 pounds and 1 ounce and was 19 inches long. He joins sisters Breanna and Aubrey. He was also welcomed by his maternal grandparents Dan and Debbie Fuller of Lancaster, Ohio, his paternal grandparents Steve and Laurie Weaver and greatgrandmother Charlene Weaver. Braxton can be seen from time to time at Charlie’s Homemade Pizza & Italian Cuisine owned by his father and grandparents.

Celebrating 100 Years in Sylvania

CONGRATULATIONS

Wedding in California

Emilie Voss, WTOL news anchor, wed Ben Bohland, managing partner of Two Point Recruiting, on Jan. 23 in Palm Springs, Calif. at the Smoke Tree Ranch. The venue is a two-hour drive from where the bride grew up. ‘My grandpa lived part time in Palm Springs when I was little, so it has always been a very special place to me as well as my family,’ stated the bride. ‘I worked there before moving to Toledo and it just seemed like the perfect place to gather with our friends and family for all the wedding festivities.’ Chrys Peterson, of Sylvania, sang ‘When You Say Nothing At All’ during the ring exchange portion of the ceremony. The couple plans to stay in the –Photo courtesy of Brian Evans Toledo area.

New Cub at the Zoo

A polar bear cub weighing about one pound and measuring about 12 inches was born at the Toledo Zoo on Dec. 3. Her 16-year-old mother, Crystal, is caring for the yet-to-be-named cub offexhibit. The two bears will stay secluded until the cub grows substantially. ‘This is the fifth time polar bear cubs have been born at the Toledo Zoo, for a total of seven cubs since 2006,’ said Dr. Randi Meyerson, assistant director of animal programs. –Photo courtesy

Sr. Theresa Darga, Assistant Congregational Minister and Sr. Mary Jon Wagner, Congregational Minister talked with Sr. Judy Zielinski before the premiere viewing of the Centennial video, ‘It is in Giving That We Receive: The Mission of the Sylvania Franciscans,’ she produced. The video tells the story of the Sisters of St. Francis from their journey to Toledo in 1916 to all of the lives they have touched through their ministries the past 100 years. The video was viewed in the Franciscan Center following a Liturgy in Queen of Peace Chapel and a continental breakfast.

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Alzheimer’s Association An Alzheimer’s Association support group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9144 Lewis Ave., Temperance. For more, call Marie Ready at 800/2723900 or mready@alz.org. Aquatic Exercise for Survivors CPW and The Victory Center offer 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 through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo. 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. Cardio Drumming Elevate Nutrition, 6383 Monroe St., offers Cardio Drumming on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Cardio Kickboxing Cardio Kickboxing/Circuit Training is offered on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. at Elevate Nutrition, 6383 Monroe St. Boxing gloves required. Call 419/517-7080. 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. God Works! 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. Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Weekly meetings at McCord Road Christian Church, 4675 N. McCord Rd. in Sylvania. In addition to meetings, the group offers playdates, an Executive Mommas’ group for working mothers and more.

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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. Olivet Lutheran Church’s Free Community Meal Olivet hosts a free community meal each Wednesday in the Christian Life Center. Enjoy food and fellowship at 5840 Monroe St. Call 419/882-2077 or visit olivetsylvania.org for info. Pet Loss Support Group SylvaniaVet hosts a pet loss support group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave., 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For information, call 419/885-4421. 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. 419/882-0048. T.A.M.E. Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts, 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. TOPS Meetings (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Three chapters of TOPS, 0640, 1961 and 1672, meet at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6715 Brint Road. Meetings are held Mondays from 910:30 a.m. and from 5:30-7 p.m., and Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call Judy Perry at 419/478-1103 or Martha Burk at 419/841-6436 for information. TOPS is not church affiliated. Zion Lutheran LCMC Winter Hours Zion Lutheran Church LCMC, 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, Mich., has started its winter hours. Pastor Ron Winslow will lead an adult Bible study at 9 a.m. Cindy Young will lead the children’s Sunday school at 9 a.m. The traditional service will be at 10:15 a.m. There is a contemporary service on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Communion will be served on the first and third Sunday and Wednesday of each month.

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Sylvania Senior Center 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. Monday-Friday; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.62. Make reservation by noon the day before. Tuesday evening dinner is served from 4:30-5:15, $7 per person; make reservation by noon the Friday before. Billiards: Monday-Friday open all day, weekly. Computer Lab open when classes are not in session. Open Gym: open when classes are not in session. Quilting and Sewing: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8-12 noon, weekly. Woodshop: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1-3, weekly 2/3

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Oil Painting: Wed 1-3, weekly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly* Party Bridge: Thu 1-3:30, weekly Duplicate Bridge: Thursdays, 1-4, weekly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, $3 at the door, weekly Quilt Fan-Attics: Mon 9-11, weekly Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 11-12:30 Legal Outreach: 2nd Tue, by appointment, monthly Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, 1-3, bring your own supplies! Current Events Discussion Group: 2nd & 4th Tue 3-4:30, monthly Tuesday Evening Programming cancelled for February, see you in March! Knitting & Crocheting: Wed 9-11 & Fri 2-4, weekly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly* Blood Pressure/Glucose Clinic: 2nd Thu, 11-12:30, monthly Estate Planning Review: 2nd Friday, 10-12, monthly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304, $3 at the door, weekly CLOSED/HOLIDAY Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:3011:30 Senior Chorus: Tue 9:45-11:15, weekly Stroke Life Center Support Group: 1st & 3rd Tue, 11-1, bi-monthly Tuesday Evening Programming

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cancelled for February, see you in March! Movie Day: 3rd Wed. 1-3, please RSVP, monthly Party Euchre: Wed 10-12 noon, weekly Pinochle: Wed 12:30-3:30, weekly Poker: Thu 12-4, weekly Book Review Group: 3rd Thu 2-3, monthly Benefits Specialist: help w/ health insurance issues, by appointment, monthly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304, $3 at the door, weekly Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu 8-12 noon, weekly Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly* Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:3011:30 Art Studio Class: Tue & Fri 9-11, weekly* Contract Bridge: Tue 12:30-3:30, weekly Computer Basics: Tue, Wed & Thu 1:30-3:30* Tuesday Evening Programming cancelled for February, see you in March! Hoarding vs Collecting: 1-3, Healthy Toledo & Community Agencies Oil Painting: Wed 1-3, weekly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly*

*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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• Through May 15

The Rise of Sneaker Culture Toledo Museum of Art Levis Gallery The Rise of Sneaker Culture explores the athletic shoe from its origins in the mid1800s to its current place in high fashion. The exhibition is sponsored nationally in part by Macy’s, and locally by Brooks Insurance, KeyBank and Taylor Cadillac. Free.

The American West: Photographs of a New Frontier Toledo Museum of Art Works on Paper Gallery This exhibit offers a portrait of the landscape of the Western United States. Ansel Adams, Timothy O’Sullivan and Carlton Emmens Watkins are a few of the photographers represented by the approximately 70 works on display. Free admission.

• Sundays Through March Wildwood Manor House Tours, Noon-5 p.m Enjoy a free guided tour at this Depression era home and learn about the region’s rich history. After warming up inside the house, be sure to leave time to explore the beautiful garden and all it has to offer even in the crisp winter months.

• Through March 10 Cardio Drumming, 7 p.m. Epworth United Methodist Church Family Life Center 4855 W. Central Ave. 419/466-2847 Cardio Drumming is a full-body workout and a fun stress reliever for all fitness levels. The cost is $30 if you have your own equipment and $45 if you purchase equipment from Cardio Drumming staff. Drop in classes are $3 if you have your own equipment and $5 if you need to rent. Call Sue at 419/4662847 for information or to register.

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Cooking Class ‘Dishes to Stay Warm By,’ 6-8 p.m. Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath 5758 N. Main St. maumeebaykb@gmail.com 419/882-4390 Chef Liz Donaldson demonstrates ‘Dishes to Stay Warm By.’ Shepard’s pie with slow roasted lamb, beef brisket pot pie with mashed potato crust and Chef Liz’s famous tortellini soup and panettone will all be on the menu. The price is $30 per person paid in advance. Call Nikki at 419/882-4390 for booking. Class is limited to 15 people.

overview of Metropark volunteer opportunities. Orientations are held the first Tuesday and Thursday of most months. Reservations needed.

• Feb. 5 Animal Poses, 8-9 a.m. Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall This class will aim to use poses found in nature to help strengthen your core, increase your flexibility and help you get a full body workout. All fitness levels and abilities welcome. Bring your own reusable water bottle and exercise mat. Reservations needed. $3.

• Feb. 5, 12 February Mitten Fun, Preschool, 10 a.m. Olander Gorman Center Join Joyce Davis for ‘The Mitten’ puppet show, a recipe for snow, and finding clues outside for animals that might have ventured into ‘the mitten.’ Register at 419/882-8313.

• Feb. 5, 8, 10, 17,19, 22 Good Health Is Just A Walk In The Park, 11 a.m.-Noon Wildwood Metz Visitor Center Winter is a great time to get outside and enjoy a leisurely walk in your Metroparks. Reservations needed.

• Feb. 6 Northview High School Garage Sale, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Northview High School Cafeteria 419/902-2340 Cash only is accepted and there will also be a bake sale. All proceeds benefit the Northview After Prom event that promotes alcohol-free and drug-free fun. ProMedica Health and Wellness Center Open House, Noon-3 p.m. 5700 Monroe St. ProMedica will host a community open house for the three-story, 230,000-squarefoot facility that houses primary care and specialty physician offices; medical imaging,

laboratory, behavioral health and wellness services; an endoscopy center; ProMedica Optical; ProMedica Pharmacy Counter; ProMedica Urgent Care; and a food pharmacy. There will be tours of the building, live entertainment, a health fair and free giveaways. Recycled Crafts for Kids, K-5th grade, 10 a.m. Olander Gorman Center Join Casey McDonald to create some fun by making paper tube Olafs. Register by calling 419/882-8313. Manor House Docent Training Part 1, 9 a.m.-Noon Wildwood Preserve, Manor House The training will also include techniques for good interpretation. Please plan to attend both training sessions. Reservations needed. Travel Circle: Backpacking Wrangell, St. Elias National Park, Alaska by Allen Duncan, 1-3:30 p.m. Wildwood Preserve, Ward Pavilion Spend an afternoon with Maumee Valley Adventurers. Hike or ski at 1 p.m., weather permitting. At 2:15 p.m., enjoy a slide show presented by a guest speaker. Each week features an exciting, new world travel destination.

• Feb. 7 Sneak Peak of TBG Tropical Greenhouse, Noon-3 p.m. Toledo Botanical Garden Greenhouse Bancroft Street Entrance View unique tropical plants and enjoy hands-on, make and take activities for children of all ages. Breakfast with the Birds, 9-10 a.m. Secor, Window on Wildlife, Wake up with the birds in the Window on Wildlife. Enjoy your morning with some birdwatching! Bring your breakfast and watch the birds eat theirs. Please bring a packed meal. Field guides and binoculars are welcomed. Reservations needed.

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• Feb. 4 Eco-Friendly Crafts, Adults, 6 p.m. Olander Gorman Center Join Casey McDonald to create winter mason jar vases. Register by calling 419/882-8313. Volunteer Orientation, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Secor Metropark, Secor Room All new volunteers are encouraged to attend this orientation which enables the Volunteer Services staff to meet prospective volunteers, learn more about their interests, review park policies and procedures, and provide an

Subscribe! 419/824-0100 These puppies are ready to offer a 15-minute puppy visit. ssistance Dogs for Achieving mail. The $100 donor can send or receive a Independence, a program of The four-inch by four-inch puppy paw print Ability Center, introduces a new canvas created by a puppy in training sent fund-raising initiative, “Smooch from a by mail. Cards and canvas will be received Pooch.” This fundraiser gives donors the by Feb. 12. option to send or receive a puppy-themed The $150 donor can send a “Smooch from Valentine’s Day gift. The money raised will a Pooch” gram to someone of their benefit Assistance Dogs for Achieving choosing. The recipient will receive a 15Independence and its mission to help minute puppy visit, large Hershey kiss, and children and adults with disabilities achieve a small potted plant. Deliveries for this greater independence by training and package will be made Feb. 11 and 12. All placing service and therapy dogs to assist deliveries must be within a 25-mile radius with the individual’s daily needs. “Smooch of The Ability Center. from a Pooch” has three gift options Visit www.abilitycenter.org/smooch-fromavailable for ordering. The deadline for a-pooch-valentines-day-fundraiser/ for orders is Feb. 5. more information and to order a Smooch A $50 donor can send or receive an ADAI from a Pooch. card sealed with a doggie smooch sent by

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Metroparks Mutt,1-2:30 p.m. Wildwood, Metz Visitor Center Learn about all of the different smells your dog may be picking up in the parks this time of year. Dogs must have shots, get along with other dogs and be on a standard sixfoot lead. Program cancelled if raining. Reservations needed. $5. The Science of Snow, 1-2:30 p.m. Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall Join a Metroparks naturalist and explore the properties of snow. Learn how it transforms the landscape and why frozen water is so important to wildlife. Dress to go outside. Hot chocolate will be provided. Reservations needed. $6. Winter Tree Identification, 1-3 p.m. Secor, NCNP Gallery Classroom Play detective and follow the clues that trees provide. This is your opportunity to get out of the house during the winter and learn something new. Wear warm clothes. Reservations needed. $5. Snowy Owl Search, 2-4 p.m. Wildwood, Outside Ward Pavilion Join a naturalist to learn about the Snowy Owl and maybe even see one! Dress in layers. Binoculars available to borrow, or bring your own. Bus is ADA accessible; call ahead if you plan to bring a wheelchair. Reservations. Price: $10.

• Feb. 8 Counselor In Training Information Meeting, 6-7 p.m. Classroom Secor Metropark Metroparks is seeking teens age 14-18 with exceptional interests in nature, the environment and youth education to volunteer as Counselor in Training for the 2016 Metroparks Summer Camps. Application deadline is March 6. Reservations needed.

• Feb. 9 Ecological Considerations in the Native Garden, 7 p.m. Olander Nederhouser Olander Natural Resources Manager and Wild Ones member Melanie Coulter will present ecological considerations when planting a native garden or habitat. Register by calling 419/882-8313. Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Franciscan Center The Red Cross Club of Lourdes University is hosting a blood drive. For appointment call 517/920-2070 or register online at

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www.redcrossblood.org using the code LOURDES. Donors must present a photo ID at appointment. BGSU Concert Series, 7:30-8:30 p.m Brass Ensembles - Bill Mathis Wildwood Preserve, Living Room

• Feb. 9, 17 Dance to Good Health, 5-6:30 p.m. Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall Good health is just a few dance steps away. For dancing/exercise enthusiasts of all ages, this class uses animal and plant movements to engage muscles and teach choreographed dance to familiar songs in this fun new way to work out at the Metroparks! Programs will be held inside of one of Metroparks buildings until the weather warms up. Reservations needed. $5.

6046. Animal Poses, 8-9 a.m. Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall This class will aim to use poses found in nature to help strengthen your core, increase your flexibility and help you get a full body workout. Bring your own reusable water bottle and exercise mat. Reservations $3. Nature Bingo, 10-11 a.m. Wildwood Preserve, Ward Pavilion Spend the morning playing a variation of bingo with a nature theme. Learn new and interesting facts about local wildlife. A special guest will come for the fun, so bring a camera. Reservations needed. $3. Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles: Annual Valentine’s Day Celebration

Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion 419/255-8000, ext. 7448. toledomuseum.org Enjoy four wines and light snacks from 6:308:30 p.m. during It’s Friday! Tickets are $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers.

• Feb. 12-May 8 Masterworks of American Indian Art Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St. Canaday Gallery toledomuseum.org Drawn from Native American art collected by Charles and Valerie Diker, this exhibit features more than 100 masterworks representing tribes across the North American continent. Free admission.

Celebrating 40 Years in Sylvania

• Feb. 10 Be Mine Valentine-Adults, 6-8 p.m. Olander Gorman Center Learn card making and stamping techniques. $5 materials fee per person. Register by calling 419/882-8313.

• Feb. 11 Bittersweet Farms Nature Hike, 12-1 p.m. Bittersweet Farms has partnered with the Metroparks of the Toledo Area to offer a nature hike led by a Metroparks interpreter who will discuss the different habitats found within the forests at Bittersweet whose hiking trails cover 35 acres that back up to Oak Openings Preserve. Register at reservations.metroparkstoledo.com/programs.

• Feb. 11, 18, 25 Wake Up with the Birds! 8-8:45 a.m. Wildwood Preserve, Yellow Trail Make Thursday mornings for the birds! Bring your favorite warm beverage and join us in Wildwood’s Window on Wildlife to observe and interpret the feathered friends visiting the feeders. Details on a specific species will be featured each week. Reservations needed

• Feb. 12 Women’s Connection West, 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Highland Meadows Golf Club 7455 Erie St. The February luncheon will feature Cindy Breeze of ‘Sew Specially Handmade’ with handmade, personalized items such as blankets, scarves, headbands, and pillow cases. The speaker, Jackie Drake of Shreve, Ohio, will share ‘Adventure, Mystery, and A Love Story: A Book Lover Shares Her Story.’ The cost of $13 is all inclusive. Reservations are suggested; call Sharon at 419/340-

Back Row, L-R: Board members Bruce Hilbert, Greg Muter, Steve Kiker, Ted Warrington, Dick Schuller, Mike Binkowski and Gary Muter; Front Row, L-R: Bill Nicholas, Governor Bob ‘Army’ Armstrong and Michael P. Smith were on hand for the sold-out dinner crowd to celebrate the organization’s 40th anniversary on Sunday, Jan. 23 at the Sylvania Moose Lodge 1579 Family Center, 6072 N. Main St. An open house was held that day as well. Gary Muter is the Ohio State Moose Association Territory 14 manager and also a member of the Sylvania Moose Lodge 1579.

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• Feb. 13 Valentine’s Steak Dinner, 5 p.m. Sylvania First Church 7000 Erie St. 419/882-2205 sylvaniafirst.org Celebrate love at the Sylvania First Church Men’s Group’s steak dinner and the annual Man Pie Auction. Proceeds benefit the Shine a Light fund to brighten the pulpit in the sanctuary so sermons can be streamed to the world over the Internet. Tickets are $9 in advance (available before or after Sunday service or at the church office) or $9.50 at the door. A special children’s menu is $6. Valentine’s Day Dance, 8-12 p.m. Sylvania Area Family Services 5440 Marshall Rd. 419/882-8415 Los Hermanas Villegas, Deejay Ab. $20. Winter Gardening Lecture, Creating Your Iconic Landscape, 9:30 a.m.–Noon Toledo Botanical Garden, Greenhouse 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. 419/536-2039 toledogarden.org Presented by Doug Conley, TBG’s horticulture director, and his wife and gardening partner, Julie. Using inspiration from the book “Digging Deep” by Fran Sorin, you’ll be lead on a journey to discover your iconic landscape. Fee: $20 per session, $15 for TBG members. Call to

register. Who’s Been Walking in My Woods? 10-11 a.m. Wildwood Metroparks Hall Patio From tracks to scat, come join Metroparks on a basic animal tracking adventure. We will learn how to identify tracks and measure strides, as we look for signs of life in our Metroparks. Reservations needed. $2. Scoop on Scat, 2-3:30 p.m. Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall Do you want the scoop on poop? Learn what poop can tell us about an animal’s environment. Come explore the factors that contribute to scat and how biologists can draw conclusions about the health of the animal and the quality of environment. This program is based on Grade 2 and 3 Ohio Science Learning standards. (Ages 5-10) Reservations needed. $3. Valentine’s Day Wine & Dine in the Aquarium, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Toledo Zoo 419/385-5721, ext. 6001 toledozoo.org/vineyards. Enjoy a sit-down dinner with Chef’s Choice wine pairings and live music. $80 members / $85 Nonmembers.

• Feb. 14 ISpy, Mansion Style, 1-4 p.m. Wildwood, Manor House Suffering from a little cabin fever? Catch mansion fever by searching for objects hidden in plain sight in the Manor House. With over 32,000 square feet of house to

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scour, this task is harder than it may seem. Spend an hour, or the afternoon, seeing the house through a new lens. Activities are available for all ages. Naturalists Camera Club of Toledo, 2 p.m. Secor, Secor Room Metroparks partners with the Naturalists Camera Club of Toledo to present photography programs which include guest speakers, photo instruction, club information and light refreshments. Visit the NCNP gallery exhibits before or after the program. For more information visit naturalistcameraclub.org.

• Feb. 16 Diggin’ Dinos, Preschoolers, 10 a.m. Olander Gorman Center Join ECO Discovery! to learn how dinosaurs lived and were they went. Enjoy a snack and take home a dino. Register by calling 419/882-8313. Wee Workshop: What’s That Smell? (Ages 3 to 5), 10-11:30 a.m. Wildwood Preserve, Farmhouse A hands-on nature experience designed to cultivate children’s love for the outdoors. Includes a craft, story time and a nature walk. Explore the smells of spring and learn about one of the Metroparks smelliest creatures, the striped skunk. Adult must accompany child. Register child only. $6. BGSU Concert Series, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Cello Students of Alan Smith, Wildwood Preserve, Living Room Tune in Tuesday, 11:30-1:30 p.m. Toledo Country Club The Toledo Symphony League’s second in a series of musical interventions, Tune in Tuesday will feature Keith McWatters, TSO general manager and founding member of the TSO jazz trio and percussion ensemble. The cost of $25 includes lunch. For

reservations, visit ToledoSymphony.com.

• Feb. 17 Aromatherapy, 1-2 p.m. The Victory Center 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B 419/531-7600 Discuss the special ways that essential oils can be used for everyday health and wellness. This program is free for people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute.

• Feb. 18 Wake Up with the Birds!, 8-8:45 a.m. Wildwood Preserve, Yellow Trail Make Thursday mornings for the birds! Bring your favorite warm beverage and join us in Wildwood’s Window on Wildlife to observe and interpret the feathered friends visiting the feeders. Details on a specific species will be featured each week. Reservations. Pre-K Photography, ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m., 1-2 p.m. Secor, National Center for Nature Photography front door Give your preschooler a chance to express her/his-self and explore nature through digital photography. Toddlers will learn how to use a digital camera, look for shapes, color and subject matter in nature. Parents will accompany children for this program. Equipment will be provided but bring your own SD card if you wish to keep your images. Reservations needed. $10. Volunteer Roving Interpreter Core Training, 5:30-7 p.m. Wildwood Administrative Boardroom This is part of a series of required trainings needed for anyone who wants to become a Volunteer Roving Interpreter, those who educate the public using interpretive materials from the Exploration Station Wagon or Wildwheels, the golf cart specially designed for the Roving Interpreter

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Sylvanian enriches lives with art

Joe Szafarowicz Paintings, drawings, sculptures and other artwork created by boys and girls under the care of the court at the Juvenile Justice Center and the Youth Treatment Center are on display in the lobby of the Juvenile Justice Center, 1801 Spielbusch Ave., Toledo, Ohio. This exhibit was made possible by the art program created and administered by Sylvania resident Joe Szafarowicz and supported by Lucas County Juvenile Judge Denise Navarre-Cubbon. “My kids are referred by the court staff to participate and they know they have to maintain the appropriate attitude, respect each other and the instructor and follow instructions. We generally have eight students in each class that lasts 10 weeks. While the focus is on art, we incorporate math and reading and other academic instruction into the sessions, and even career options. We work on developing self-esteem and explore other skills, too,” Szafarowicz said. “The work those students do is amazing and is part of a display at the JJC in downtown Toledo. Judge Cubbon made the exhibit possible and authorized the purchases for the initial exhibit last year. This year, she added the display cases for the glasswork.” Szafarowicz discovered the power of art several years ago. “I had been a teacher in the Toledo Public Schools before I retired after 32 years,” he remembered. “Somehow, I became the teacher for those troubled kids who were ready to drop out of school. During year 18, I was desperately looking for something that would motivate at least some of the kids in my class. Both of my children were students at Lourdes University and were taking art classes there, which started me to think about the value of art. I began introducing art into the program and it worked miracles with my classes.” And, in the years following, Szafarowicz

introduced his kids to great art and artists and provided art instruction. He also connected with many local artists and worked closely with the Toledo Museum of Art staff to coordinate numerous programs until he retired, which did not last very long. Word of his successful art program had spread and reached the ears of those in charge of the Juvenile Justice Center. Szafarowicz was asked to work with kids there and established several successful programs, collaborating with art instructor Jan Revill. “It is amazing to see what these kids can do,” Szafarowicz related. “Some of the kids in my program have been convicted of terrible crimes. But, get them interested in art and the difference can be remarkable.” Szafarowicz said several of his students have participated in and really enjoy the glass-blowing class led by Sylvania artist Leonard Marty. “It is amazing to see the difference in these kids and what they can do,” he reported.

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Roy Schneider Szafarowicz and another Sylvania resident, Roy Schneider, medical illustrator and manager of The University of Toledo’s Interprofessional Immersive Simulation Center on UT’s Health Science campus, along with Julie Webster of the Art Supply Depot, recently organized a continuing education session for teachers in his innovative interactive program. “I vowed that one day I would put together continuing education classes for teachers that were interesting and meaningful,” Szafarowicz noted. “I have always thought there was a better way. We were able to put together an innovative interactive program that really captured the attention of the participants who remained engaged throughout the day-long program.”

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ProMedica turns green logo red for heart month in February The green is gone – temporarily – and for a good reason; to raise awareness of heart disease. ProMedica is turning its green logo red in February for heart month to draw attention to a health issue the American Heart Association reports caused one of every three deaths in the U.S. in 2013. “Heart disease and stroke are the number one and two killers of men and women worldwide so it’s something all of us need to take very seriously,” said Randy Oostra, president and CEO of ProMedica. “During this month, we hope our red logo is a reminder for people to think about heart disease, learn the warning signs and take advantage of the local resources that are available.” Northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan mirror the rest of the country when it comes to the impact of heart disease. In Lucas County alone, heart disease and stroke accounted for 34 percent of deaths from 2006 to 2008 according to the Ohio Department of Health. The 2014 Lucas County Health Assessment found that 37 percent of Lucas County adults had been diagnosed with high blood pressure, 25 percent had high blood cholesterol, 36 percent were obese and 19 percent were

smokers, four known risk factors for heart disease and stroke. To reverse this trend, ProMedica and the American Heart Association encourage the community to go red and take charge of your heart health in the following ways: Schedule an appointment with your health provider and learn about your health status and risk factors. A heart health assessment is available at www.promedica.org/gored. Get active. The American Heart Association recommends getting at least two hours and 30-minutes of moderate physical activity each week. Eat healthy. A heart healthy diet is rich in fruit, vegetables, fiber and whole grains and low in sodium. Know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and stroke. Heart attack symptoms differ in men and women and ‘time is brain’ when it comes to a stroke. Call 911. Learn hands-only CPR. In addition, ProMedica will host three Twitter chats focused on women’s heart health, men’s heart health and family heart health at noon on Feb. 5, 15 and 29. People can use the hashtag #HeartChat419 to connect directly to ProMedica heart experts. Community members can get up close and

The Aurora Project, Inc. recently debuted a new visual brand and a redesigned website, www.auroraproject.org. Visitors will notice a streamlined navigation bar and the important information is front and center. Aurora Project Executive Director Denise F. Fox said, “We feel this new logo better reflects those we serve while simultaneously conveying our message of new beginnings.” Aurora Project Board President Robert Robinson, added, “So much of today’s communication takes place through social media. The website upgrade is part of a larger effort to find new ways to tell Aurora’s story, and to provide additional means for those who need help to find it.” Aurora Project, Inc. is a comprehensive housing and life skills program that empowers homeless women and their children to achieve self-sufficiency and independence by providing resources and learning opportunities in a supportive and safe environment. Aurora Project, Inc. was established in 1986 to provide service enriched housing to homeless women and their children. Aurora is

the only program in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan that will allow children to reside with their mothers while addressing the issues that led to their homelessness. The families Aurora serves have extremely complex service needs and are homeless for a variety of reasons including mental health, chemical dependency, domestic violence and economic issues.

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High Tea planned

The Women of Bedford United’s 22nd annual High Tea is planned for Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at LaRoy’s Hall, 12375 Telegraph Rd., LaSalle, Mich. Lots of tea, a delicious luncheon, celebrity waiters, a fashion show, 50/50 raffle, a photographer for pictures of guests, vendors and the popular teapot auction will be featured. Proceeds from the event benefit the Women of Bedford United Fund through the Bedford Community Foundation. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased from any member, the BBA, 8204 Secor Rd., 734/850-2200, Collins & Associates Accounting & Tax Service, 3352 Dean Rd., 734/854-2926 or Meg Smith 419/704-4232.

personal with the Mega Heart at the Feb. 20 Walleye game at Huntington Center. Visitors can step inside a giant inflatable heart to learn how the heart functions, the different types of heart disease and medical treatments for heart problems.

ProMedica HealthConnect, ProMedica’s health and wellness website (www.promedicahealthconnect.org), will feature a series of heart-related articles and videos and heart healthy recipes.

Bittersweet Farms’ CSA grows local produce

Bittersweet gardeners harvest crops to be distributed to CSA shareholders. For the fourth year, Bittersweet Farms is This year, Bittersweet Farms is offering two accepting new members for the Community shares. The Standard Share is $300 per season Supported Agriculture program. CSA is a and the Petite Share is $200 per season. The mutual partnership of shared risk between Standard Share feeds families and veggie local farmers and the community. Members lovers. The Petite Share is great for couples, buy shares of the harvest, and, in turn, the individuals, and those who eat a moderate farmer is able to cover the initial costs of the amount of produce each week. The spring growing season. The members then receive season is from April 26 through June 23; wholesome, fresh, nutrient-rich, local produce, summer is from June 28 through Aug. 25 and along with a personal relationship with the fall is Aug. 30 through Oct. 27. farmer. Pick-up times are Tuesday or Thursday Bittersweet’s CSA is more than a from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bittersweet Farms in partnership. By joining Bittersweet’s CSA, Whitehouse or 3 to 7 p.m. at Walt Churchill’s members support Bittersweet’s greater mission Market in Maumee. of serving adults with autism. Supporting the Examples of spring produce include mixed CSA provides employment opportunities to greens, kale, cabbage, peas, herbs, root adults with autism who live and work on the vegetables, spring garlic, and strawberries. farm. As part of the work of the CSA, the Summer produce includes broccoli, participants are able to engage in agriculturecucumbers, peppers, eggplant, onions, related activities such as readying the soil, tomatoes, potatoes, squash, zucchini, kale, planting the seeds, harvesting the crops, melons, corn, blueberries, and peaches. Fall cleaning the produce, and packaging produce produce includes kale, cabbage, cauliflower, in the CSA boxes. This program also allows the broccoli, tomatoes, winter squash, root individuals with autism who work at vegetables, mixed greens and apples. Bittersweet to engage with and contribute to Visit www.bittersweetfarms.org/csa to sign the local community. up for the program.

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Local banker ready to cart ice cream for charities BY JENNIFER RUPLE

The memory of a childhood summer job pedaling an ice cream cart inspired Larry Boyer to revive a neighborhood tradition from the late 1950s. Recollections of that job came back to him when he discovered an old ice cream bicycle cart in a warehouse owned by Mac McCarthy, a business associate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used to ride my bike down to Canton Avenue to pick up an ice cream cart, and I would pedal it around the Five Points area selling novelties to the neighborhood children,â&#x20AC;? recalls Boyer. Boyer, who is the executive vice president and a founder of Waterford Bank, was 10 or 11 years old at the time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had fun, but it was a lot of work. I think I was actually trying to impress a girl,â&#x20AC;? he chuckled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d sell popsicles for 6 or 7 cents, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d make about $1 or $2 a day. It was a lot of money back then, and it supplemented my paper route on Sundays.â&#x20AC;? Two years ago, McCarthy gave the

cart to Boyer. He was elated and decided to bring the cart back to its former glory and use it for kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; enjoyment. Boyer had the cart restored at Central Classic Cars in Sylvania and received the â&#x20AC;&#x153;good as newâ&#x20AC;? version in August, 2015. He then unveiled it at Waterford Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8th anniversary customer event. Boyer stocked the cart with drumsticks, ice cream sandwiches, pushups and Creamsicles and used dry ice to keep everything frozen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I pedaled around the parking lot and had a ball,â&#x20AC;? said Boyer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like the cart to be used for charity events, maybe a parade. I thought it was a nice thing to do, and it reminded me of my childhood. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing better than to hear the bells ringing on the cart and see the kids coming down the street for treats.â&#x20AC;? Charities or organizations interested in using the cart for events may contact Boyer at Waterford Bank at 419/720-3900.

Local stores donate to feed kids

Dan Ridi, CEO of S & G Stores and In & Out Mart, presented a check to Carty Finkbeiner, FLCC Board Chairman, and Pat Howard, FLCC CEO. Northwest Ohio-owned and operated S & G hundreds of kids. 2016 is off to a wonderful Stores and In & Out Marts raised more than start!â&#x20AC;? he said. $16,400 for Feed Lucas County Children, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Over 30,000 kids in Lucas County live with areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading hunger relief organization helpfamilies whose income is at or below the ing children. On Jan. 20, Dan Ridi, CEO of the poverty level â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one in four. In 2015, FLCC provided 5,000+ children with free chain stores, presented FLCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board nutritious meals throughout the summer Chairman Carty Finkbeiner and CEO Pat months while they were not in school. For Howard with a large-sized check for funds every dollar donated, FLCC can provide up to raised by the shoppers within this community $6 in food value for children in need,â&#x20AC;? Howard that were asked to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buck Upâ&#x20AC;? at the counter of noted. the chain stores to help feed kids. S & G Stores and In & Out Mart are locally â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every dollar adds up,â&#x20AC;? said Howard, FLCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owned and operated and headquartered at CEO. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so thankful to the shoppers that 5131 W. Alexis Rd. Shoppers donated more donated and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re extremely grateful to Dan than $8,000 and the chain stores matched that Ridi and his team for generously launching this donation. The final contribution to FLCC will in-store campaign and matching the funds be for $16,418. raised. This is a wonderful gift that will help

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Have a Heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drive launched Sylvania Franciscan Village kicked off its fifth annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have a Heartâ&#x20AC;? restock drive on Feb. 1. The drive supplies hygiene items such as toilet paper, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc. to five local outreach centers: Assumption Outreach Center, Claver House, Helping Hands of St. Louis, Our Lady of Lourdes Outreach Soup Kitchen, and Sylvania Area Family Services. The theme once again for the drive is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Can you spare a square?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and the goal is to donate 1,500 rolls of toilet tissue to these outreach centers. The drive runs through Feb. 11 with distribution of items occurring on Feb. 12.

About the Sisters of St. Francis

Franciscan Village is comprised of all the ministries of the Sisters of St. Francis, including Lourdes University. The SFV was formed to harness energies for the greater good and benefit of those who share the Franciscan mission. Visit www.sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org for more information. To learn more about this and future events, contact Sr. Janet at 419-824-3533 or jdoyle@sistersosf.org.

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The staff of H&R Block, 6819 W. Central Ave., will host an H&R Block Party on Feb. 5 from Noon to 5 p.m.

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Historical Village has successful fundraiser In December, in conjunction with Miracle on Main Street, the Historical Village ran a fund-raising campaign dubbed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deck the Halls for History.â&#x20AC;? Area businesses and community organizations were invited to donate a holiday or winter-themed decoration for a silent auction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we first started talking about this, I was hoping for 10 items. We had more than twice that amount which is fabulous for a first time event,â&#x20AC;? commented Andi Erbskorn, Historical Village Executive Director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was so excited by the participation from the community. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what helped to make this a success.â&#x20AC;? Items ranged from wreaths and table arrangements to a live spruce tree. The event kicked off with an open house for donors and

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Bowinkles opens in downtown Sylvania Bowinkles, a boutique for infants and children, opened in downtown Sylvania at 5627 N. Main St. Stephanie Pilgrim and her mother, Jane Wurth, owner of Ragazza, decided to open the shop when the building became available last fall. “I have a young daughter, Ella,” Pilgrim said. “I would love to dress her in a certain ‘preppy’ style but I just have not been able to find the kind of clothing I want for her. I could see that there was a need for unique clothing for babies and young children.” Her mother agreed. “And, I remembered how much I enjoyed shopping at Ellie’s Mother & Child in Starlite Plaza when my children were quite young. I thought that was a great business and its owner Ellie Stahl is an inspiration to me,” Wurth stated. Pilgrim and Wurth worked with Chuck Schmalzried and Mickey Jordan of Michelle Construction to refurbish the former gift shop and create the new boutique. Schmalzried totally redid the space and added new lighting. He custom built the cabinetry, checkout counter, window seat and even the rolling barn-style doors separating the adjoining Sheffield Road. “The cabinetry is beautiful and allows us to really showcase the clothing,” Pilgrim said. “My mother and I are happy with how everything turned out. We really love the pipe fixtures for clothing displays that Chuck installed on the exposed brick wall, and the barn-style rolling doors are absolutely wonderful.” “Chuck designed and built an excellent backdrop for the clothing and gift items we have,” Wurth added. Labeled as “classic” and “preppy,” boys and girls clothing for infants to size eight ranges from casual, everyday wear to “dress-up” clothing. Parents and grandparents can find everything from a cozy hooded bath towel, a bright yellow rain slicker and personalized baby hats to a polka dot bathing suit for a toddler miss or a fancy bow tie, button-

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Hudson Gallery hosts exhibit opening The opening reception for Out of Hand: on Canvas/in Clay will be Feb. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hudson Gallery 5645 N. Main St. The exhibition will feature the works of two Ohio artists, Matt Wolcott and Jan Thomas. Wolcott, formerly of Toledo and currently based in Columbus, will exhibit all new oil on canvas works ranging in size from 22x32 inches up to 52x52 inches. His works are muscular abstractions built from intuition and the various forms of visual stimulation flooding him throughout his every day life. The artist tells us “I start with a mark; I try to allow it to come naturally.” “My paintings are a culmination of idea after idea, success, failure, struggle and arrival,” states Wolcott. His works are bold and colorful, exhibiting the gestural power of an artist hard at his work. Yet he is able, with his palette and brushwork, to convey subtleties and emotions that touch on grace. The sculptural ceramic work of Toledo artist Jan Thomas brings the love and understanding nature has had on her. Thomas offers “the subjects of my work reflect my deep connection with nature, cultivated by my ‘old country’ Italian grandfather, Romeo Nuti, whom I shadowed throughout my childhood. The experiences of gardening, fishing and observing nature with him so influenced my life that the work comes from my hands via that intrinsic part of me.” Her works are engaging examples of this living spirit brought from hand to life. The artist’s long hours of observation is masterfully brought to task in this new body of work.

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“Everything will stay the same,” promised Holly and Jim Lopinski, who recently acquired Ka’Bloom Flowers and Gifts from her uncle Mark Lair and his wife, Janet. The shop is located at 5723 N. Main St. in the Shoppes in the Village. “Mathilde Fiesel, Karen Hoeflinger and Ashley Cox will continue to do their amazing arrangements and are more than willing to help us with every aspect of the business. Uncle Mark and Aunt Janet will also remain close and help us,” she added. “Holly is a natural and with her interior design background, will be a great asset to

our design team and Jim is a natural, as well. He is great with customers and will also act as a liaison with all of the other downtown business owners,” Fiesel noted. “I am a big fan of family business,” Lopinski said. “And, Mark has emphasized how pleased he is to keep this business in the family. He has put his heart and soul into this business to make it the success that it is. We are both thrilled that he would let us take over what he started,” he offered. “I am also very excited to have a business on Main Street. I am eager to get to know all of the other business owners and participate

in downtown activities,” Lopinski noted. “We have been working with Uncle Mark with the wedding packages we offer with Jim’s DJ service and my travel business since he first opened the shop two years ago,” Holly Lopinski pointed out. “We are very familiar with the kind of work that has been done here and we plan to continue just as it always has been.”

She operates Holly Pross Travel LLCCruiseplanners, an American Express Travel company, and he has Jim Lopinski DJ Service. Ka’Bloom Flowers and Gifts offers fresh flowers, plants and gifts for all occasions. Fresh flowers for bouquets or arrangements are also available for walk-in customers.

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Sylvania – Then & Now: 5626 Main St. DOWNTOWN NEWS

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BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

In my last article we were talking about the former buildings that once sat where today’s Key Bank building is located. The next building I will tell you about is gone today, but always used the address of 5626 Main St. going back to 1895 when Milton Vesey purchased the 55.6-foot parcel that fronted along Main Street from the Sylvania Township trustees. Remember, Vesey split that parcel into three separate parcels and we already discussed the 15.5-foot parcel and the middle 16.1-foot parcel, so now we will discuss the last of Vesey’s three parcels, which was a 24-foot parcel that ran along the east side of Main Street. Vesey constructed a small wooden structure on this parcel where he operated a grocery store from 1895 until 1909. From 1909 until 1911, I have been unable to determine what commercial business occupied this building, but in 1911, Vesey sold the building to H.W. Rothfuss and W.B. Harris. They operated their real estate and insurance business until 1914, when they sold it to Jennie Hawley. Ms. Hawley operated a restaurant in this building until 1923, and then she rented the building to George Keene. He had been operating the Pastime Pool Hall, just to the south, in the original Farmers and Merchants Bank building since 1920. In 1925, Theodore G. Reger purchased the building at 5626 Main St. and continued to rent the building to Keene, until Keene finally purchased the property in 1930. In 1930, Keene had the original old wooden structure (shown in the 1909 photo) demolished, and a permit dated Jan. 6, 1930 requested permission to build a 24-foot by 73.8-foot brick building on the 24-foot by 76.34-foot parcel. The permit also indicated that the builder was P.M. Bettinger. Keene then re-opened his pool hall, and after prohibition ended he added the sale of liquor to his pool room, and changed the business name to Keene’s Tavern & Pool Hall. He later simply called his business “Keene’s Place.” The 1960 and 1964 photos show Keene’s brick building that had been constructed here. Keene retired in 1943 and transferred the building and property to his wife, Orpha Keene on Nov. 19, 1943. Keene died in 1946 and his obituary notice said: “Mr. Keene had practically retired since an operation was performed about three years ago, and his business had been managed by his step-son George Weisweber. Mr. Keene was born July 4, 1867 in Buffalo, N.Y. and came to Sylvania about fifty years ago. After farming for several years, Mr. Keene entered the hotel business and operated the hotel located on the corner of Main Street

1909 and Maplewood Avenue, now occupied by the Myers Block. Prior to the loss of the hotel by fire, Keene sold it and returned to Sylvania and operated a cigar and tobacco store until prohibition was repealed. After the repeal of prohibition, Mr. Keene built the building in which the business Keene’s Place is now located. All business establishments on Main Street closed during his funeral service hour to pay respects to the memory of their departed friend.” George Weisweber continued to run the tavern and pool hall that his step-father had started and kept the “Keene’s Place” name for a while. Sometime after his mother passed away, he changed the name to “Tavern FiftySix Twenty-Six Restaurant,” which was their address on Main Street. This property had transferred into Weisweber’s name in 1954, and he sold the building in 1967 to Robert F., Jr. & Peggy Jennings. They changed the business name to “Tavern in the Town” and operated the business until 1971. On Jan. 26, 1971 the Jennings sold the property to the Sylvania Savings Bank Company. This was the last piece of property that the bank needed in order to extend their building all the way north to the Chandler Hardware property, to provide them with additional office space as well as additional rental spaces for added income. The 1930 built brick building was demolished in the 1970s, and by 1973 the bank building was extended all the way to the Chandler Hardware property, pretty much as you see it today. The bank has changed names over the years and below is a dated list of the banks that have operated at the corner, starting with 1971, when the Sylvania Savings Bank purchased this particular piece of land: 1971 to 1985 – Sylvania Savings Bank 1985 to 1993 – Toledo Trust – Trustcorp

1960

1964

1975

2014

1993 to 1995 – Society Bank 1995 to current – KeyBank Going by the Suburban Directories, which started publishing in 1957, the following businesses are listed occupying the north end of the bank building, after the bank expanded: Toledo Auto Club, Sylvania Bank Travel Service, Norman Bischoff, Kevin Kenney and Wolfgang Drescher, Attorneys.

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Yala Kol - A hidden gem; friendly staff and good eating JANET AMID STAR GRAZER

The Term Yala Kol in Arabic means, “Come on, hurry, let’s eat.” The name is a perfect fit for this restaurant because the minute you walk into Yala Kol, you immediately feel as though you are home, sitting in your grandmother’s kitchen, and they want to Janet Amid feed you with all their Lebanese delights. Yala Kol is family owned. Ibtesan, the matriarch mother, and a Leo, is the head cook. The owner, So Abdel, a sensitive, paternal Cancer, makes his way around the restaurant making sure that all is well with his patrons. The restaurant decor inside and

out is sparse with little appeal. However, if chicken and so DELICIOUS. I thought I was you like traditional Middle Eastern food, this in soup heaven! Perhaps, I should have made is the place to try. Food is fresh, wait staff up a family member, and gotten a take-out friendly and the prices reasonable. Yala Kol order ... yes, it was that good. opened in November of 2014 under the For an appetizer my friend Heather and I Jupiter-ruled, happy-go-lucky sign of Sagitordered humus, which had a smooth texture, tarius. So as with anyhint of garlic, but not Yala Kol thing Jupiter-ruled, this overpowering, a pure place is a sure deal. delicacy. We also inLebanese, Middle Eastern As an American-born dulged with an order of Open Monday-Friday Lebanese/Syrian, I am grape leaves with meat. 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. no stranger to Lebanese They were seasoned cooking. I grew up with 3200 N. Holland-Sylvania Dr. well, freshly made; howa mother who cooked ever, for most diners the Toledo, Ohio for us daily so I am very texture is an acquired particular about Arabic taste. They are a favorite 419/324-1169 restaurants and “copyof mine and a must try cats” as I see them to be. However, I was imhere. pressed by most of the dishes at Yala Kol. The For my entree I chose the veggie kabob first thing I tried was the cream of chicken dinner–a huge, delicious portion of grilled soup: it was so yummy I actually wanted ancarrots, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, other bowl but was too embarrassed to ask. It mushrooms, squash and zucchini, seasoned tasted like a chicken potpie without the crust, with Yala Kol’s own house spices, over freshly creamy, just enough spice, big chunks of made rice pilaf topped with slivered almonds.

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It was amazing to say the least. To top it off, I also ordered some of their homemade garlic sauce on the side, having heard through the grapevine that it was delicious. However, according to my own taste buds, it could stand to use a bit more garlic, as I found it to be a bit bland. My Aquarian friend Heather opted for the mixed grill, a delicious combination of chicken Tawook (chicken marinated in olive oil, garlic and lemon), shish kabob, and shish kafta (beef with parsley and onions). The dinner included a house salad, or for an up charge you could have tabouli (parsley salad with tomatoes, bulgur, onion, cucumber, lemon and oil), or fatoush (salad with pita bread and a bit of spice called sumac). It also came with rice pilaf or thick fries, she opted for both because I insisted on the fries. They were both heavenly. If you’re in the mood for some homemade Middle Eastern Delights, give Yala Kol a try and tell them Janet sent you! I’ll definitely be back for more!

Christian Home Care Earns Honors

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Christian Home Care administrative staff, L-R: Cindy Kuhlman, Marianne Takacs, Sue Wendt, Melissa Swartz, and (not pictured) Tracy Bogg, Lori Myers and Nancy Ruff were honored as one of the ‘Top Workplaces 2016’ for the third year in a row. Established in 2009, the home health care agency has grown under the management of Wendt from three caregivers and two staff members to 45 caregivers and seven staff members. The company was nominated by its employees for the award sponsored by The Blade.

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Modern Data is relocated to Central Park West office building

Jeff Boersma and the staff of Modern Data, Inc. relocated their headquarters to 3232 Central Park West last summer. “It was time for us to make a move,” Boersma reported. “We had outgrown our former office location and we wanted space that better suited our needs.” Boersma worked with Jeremy Miller of JMS Real Estate Services. “We looked at several locations and found this space to be configured in a way that is very suitable for our company,” he said. “The new location is significantly better for our company. This has been a good move for us.” Miller negotiated the lease for the 4,225-square foot office space owned by Jim Schwerkoske of JMS Real Estate. The company, founded in 1998 by Jim O’Brien, was acquired by Boersma in 2009. “We had nine on staff when I first became involved and that number has grown to 20 today,” Boersma stated. The company has also added an office in Muskegon, Mich., and serves clients in both Michigan and Ohio. “We are also working with a company in Den-

ver and look to adding clients in other states, as well.” Boersma credits this growth to his staff and the excellent relationships that have been established with clients. “We have great clients who continue to grow and allow us to grow along with them,” Boersma said. Modern Data is an IT company, offering clients a full range of technology services including an innovative managed services program, which provides a full range of IT services for small to mid-size businesses. “Rather than hiring an IT staff member, our clients outsource their IT needs to us. Clients pay a flat, monthly fee and we provide them with all the computer support they need from break-fix, upgrades, strategic planning and preventive maintenance. We completely take on the responsibility of running our clients’ IT departments,” Boersma explained. “And, we offer service and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.” For others, Modern Data can provide those same services on an as-needed basis. “We offer IT and data security, application devel-

Chef Rob’s Revolution Grille has new owners

Chef Rob Campbell is once again at the helm and in the kitchen at Chef Rob's Revolution Grille.

BY MARY HELEN DARAH

Chef Rob Campbell is once again at the helm of the former Revolution Grille, located at 5333 Monroe Street. Chef Rob left the restaurant after being offered a buyout. He recently repurchased the Revolution Grille, now Chef Rob’s Revolution Grille, with the help of Mike and Elissa Meyer. The interior of Chef Rob’s Revolution Grille has remained for the most part consistent, but what is now being served has changed with the return of Chef

Rob. “The only items still on the menu from the former owner are the ones that I created before I left,” states Chef Rob. “We have a continually evolving menu thanks to a creative, talented staff that includes DJ Narges, Joel Beaucejour and Megan Schofield. The creative process is steered by their passion to learn.” Although the eclectic American cuisine that is offered continues to change, the quality ingredients remain constant. Chef Rob says, “Although our menu may change, the use of quality ingredients never will. The growing season in Ohio is very short. We have three months to use local produce. We use local growers whenever possible. We use Ohioraised Black Agnus beef but we order fish from all over the USA. I place an order and it comes the next day. I also love using greens from Riehm Farm in Tiffin, Ohio. Our staff creates high quality, ultra-seasonal food based on availability. I am constantly hearing ‘Let’s work with this’ from them.” Chef Rob’s Revolution Grille also contains a distinctive, fully-stocked bar that contains specialties from bartender Joe Zingaro. On any given night you may find coffee, vanillainfused bourbon, hot pepper vodka and a wide range of liqueurs. Chef Rob recommends enjoying the half-off appetizers and half-off wine and beer specials at the bar daily from 4 to 6 p.m. Chef Rob may have “moved back” but is moving forward in a place where guests can “expect the unexpected.”

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Entrepreneur creates a business from successful hobby ally enjoy being able to fix items whose owners are emotionally attached to them,” he recalled. “That can be very gratifying. I like doing repairs that people appreciate. According to Nash, repairs can usually be made in three days or less unless he has to wait for parts to be shipped to him.

Clients can find Nash hard at work in his shop located in the Lumber Jack complex, 6838 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, Mich., just north of Sylvania. His wife Jessica is an LMT at Reve Salon and Spa. The couple and their two daughters Layla, age 5, and Zoey, age 2, live in Sylvania.

Connect with the community and grow your business through the Sylvania Area CIC Zack Nash started Full Throttle Repair and FTR Management. “I have always loved knowing how things When he was laid off from his day job, work and how they go together,” admits Zack Nash saw that as an opportunity to do what Nash of Full Throttle Repair and FTR Manhe loved. He formalized his business and agement. “If something doesn’t work, I have opened Full Throttle Repair Services in April, to find out what is wrong and then fix it to 2013. make it work,” he said. “I really enjoy taking older things apart Nash admits to always being handy and and examining the technology that engineers credits his grandfather for instilling the desire had to work with during that time period. I to find the problem and solve it. “When want to know how they used that technology, something broke, we would find a way to fix whether it be a gear or a capacitor, to accomit,” Nash remembered. “It was just the way it plish a task and why they choose to go that was. We did not throw things away.” route,” said Nash. A few years ago, Nash wanted to cut some Nash has repaired almost everything from wood and was offered a free chain saw. Howpower tools to coffee pots and vacuum cleanever, the saw didn’t work. In no time, Nash ers to record players, DVDs, video games, had repaired the saw and set about cutting hospital beds and other equipment. “I say that wood. That success launched Nash on a new if you can pick it up, I can fix it. While cushobby. He began picking up electronic detomers bring items to me to be repaired, I will vices he found discarded at the curb, took also go to them,” he noted. them to his workshop and fixed them, many One of his fondest memories is the repair of which he was able to sell in his spare time. of a 1902 Singer Sewing Machine. “I also re-

BY ERIKA BURI AND KATE FINESKE

Looking to network and grow your Sylvania area business? The Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation might provide you with that opportunity and more! Part of the mission of the Sylvania Area CIC is to assist new and existing businesses to locate and grow in both the City and Township of Sylvania. In addition, the organization aims to provide guidance, education and support throughout our business community. “Being a member of the SACIC helps to promote Sylvania’s economic development,” Says CIC Membership Chairman Jeff Langenderfer. “Members receive the opportunity to attend our board meetings and annual meeting—allowing them to gain and share valuable insight on the Sylvania community.”

In addition to the benefits mentioned by Mr. Langenderfer, members of the Sylvania Area CIC get invitations to various community events and multiple opportunities to network and make community contacts. Furthermore the Sylvania Area CIC offers diverse membership levels to enable any business, organization or individual to become a member. The next SACIC board luncheon takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at noon. SACIC Members will hear Teresa Pollock of ODOT present a construction update on the roads in and around the Sylvania Community with a specific focus on the Central Avenue/475 entrance ramp. For more details on membership levels and benefits visit the Sylvania CIC website at www.sylvaniaareacic.org or call 419/8428108.

Middle East Market Relocates Sidon Lebanese Grille & Bakery Opens

Toledo City Council members Larry Sikes and Steve Steele and Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon Wozinak joined Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, Sahar Hariri, Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson and Mahmoud Hariri to cut a ribbon to mark the relocation of the Middle East Market and the opening of the Sidon Lebanese Grille & Bakery at 4623 W. Bancroft St.

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Financial Design Group celebrates 20 years in business Financial Design Group owners and managing partners Mike Clements and Jason Strasser are celebrating their company’s 20year anniversary by overseeing a renovation project to reconfigure the firm’s office space at 3230 Central Park West. “We have spent the past year redoing our infrastructure and upgrading technology,” Clements reported. “Because of this investment, we have been able to recapture more than 1,000 square feet of space that used to contain large file cabinets filled with paper. We are going to repurpose that space and put it to better use for our clients,” Strasser offered. The first phase involves centralizing client services space and creating adjacent client meeting rooms in the front of the office. “Our goal is to enhance the client experience,” Clement pointed out. “The new areas will contain all kinds of materials of benefit for clients along with refreshments such as water, coffee and tea that can be accessed easily. This centralized space will also allow for interactive planning for associates and their clients. There will also be other amenities such as private areas for client use.” The second phase will include ‘back office’ renovations from expanding the employee kitchen to creating team huddle rooms and adding offices. They are also repainting and re-carpeting the entire office. JMS Property Services serves as construction manager for the renovation project and will begin the first phase in early February. Completion of the entire project is anticipated early spring.

strategies, college funding and investment approaches,” Kuns remarked. “We take pride in developing lasting relationships with our clients, which adds to the quality of the services we provide. Our recent investment in technology advancement and our current construction projects really drive home our commitment to our clients. We are looking forward to adding more members to our team and growing the firm into our next 20 years.” Financial Design Group, independently owned and operated, joined the Securian Financial Group in 1995. The Securian Financial Group, founded in 1880, and its affiliates, provides a wide range of products and services. Headquartered in Sylvania Township, FDG also has offices in Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma Ariz., San Diego, Calif., Warsaw, Ind., Covington Ky., and West Chester, Ohio.

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Jennifer Kuns has joined the Financial Design Group as the development and marketing director. She is involved with recruitment and business development. Kuns also plans to launch a firm re-branding effort, a new website and other social media marketing. Financial Design Group is an independent, comprehensive financial services firm committed to helping clients improve their longterm financial success. As an independent company they are able to offer a variety of products and services from some of the strongest and most respected companies in the industry. “Our advisors have the experience, expertise, and resources to help our clients reach their financial goals from fee based financial planning, retirement income

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Earns CEP Designation Kathy Pigott, a financial advisor with Financial Design Group, recently earned her Certified Financial Planner certification. “The entire Financial Design Group team is proud of Kathy’s achievement,” said Michael Clements, president of Financial Design Group. “Her CFP certification solidifies her dedication to the industry and meeting the needs of her clients.” The Certified Financial Planner certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards requires at least three

Realtors® Honored

Toledo Regional Association of Realtors 2014 Citizen of the Year recipient, Sylvania resident Marcia Rubini, ABR CRB, CSP, presented another Sylvania resident, Bob Lohner, with the 2015 Citizen of the Year award at the TRAR Awards Gathering held Jan. 21. Both real estate agents are from RE/MAX Preferred. Lohner was licensed in 1978 and Rubini in 1979 and have a combined 75 years experience in the real estate industry. In addition, Lohner was received the OAR Award of Distinction for achieving $2.5 million in sales. Rubini received the OAR Award of Excellence for $5 million in sales.

Financial Design Group owners and managing partners Jason Strasser and Mike Clements are joined by retired CEO Jim Strasser to take a sledge hammer to begin reconstruction on the firm’s Central Park West office. years of qualifying full-time experience as a financial planner, successful completion of a CFP Board-registered education program or equivalent, and a passing score on the 10hour CFP Certification Examination. The CFP certification is recognized as one of the highest standards in personal financial planning. Piggott is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Securian Financial Service, Inc. She dedicates much of her practice to helping women plan their financial future. “Many women feel financially insecure despite controlling more wealth and making more financial decisions,” Pigott says. “I like to arm them with the information they need to make smart financial decisions so they can feel confident and enjoy more financial freedom.”

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The Savvy Sylvanian Meets Two â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Culinary Aliensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as Aidrianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lands in Sylvania 18A | SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | FIRST FEBRUARY 2016

L-R: Chef Michael Sader and Chef JR Hernandez bring their unique cuisine to our part of the galaxy.

BY MARY HELEN DARAH

I recently had the pleasure of discussing culinary creations with the Chefs of Aidrianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, located in 6060 Renaissance Place. Chef Michael Sader and Chef JR Hernandez often refer to themselves as â&#x20AC;&#x153;aliensâ&#x20AC;? due to their unique flavor combinations and food philosophies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was told my entire life that my flavor creations wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work,â&#x20AC;? explains Chef Sader. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I finally realized that I was just ahead of my time. Chef JR and I are the only two â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Martiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on the planet that I am aware of.â&#x20AC;? I must say, after spending an afternoon strategically positioned with fork in hand, I was ready to embark to another galaxy as long as these so-called aliens

continued to feed me. The Chefsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; new endeavor, Aidrianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, named for the oldest daughter of Chef Hernandez, distinctively combines family and fine dining. The family dining menu changes every 30 days and weekly for the fine dining menu. The Chefs truly have put their touch in every aspect of the venueâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from the menu to the tea-stained, wood-planked interior walls. The finest and freshest ingredients are used. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have boats all over the world that provide us with our seafood,â&#x20AC;? states Chef Hernandez. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We get our salmon from the Feroe Islands. Our octopus from Spain is brined with salts from the seas where they live. They go from hanging out in the water on a Thursday morning to arriving here on Friday by 3 p.m.â&#x20AC;? Steaks are handtrimmed and customized to the size of their clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are aged beautifully,â&#x20AC;? says Chef Sader. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We use a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cowboy crustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; consisting of what cowboys would have available to them on the range, including ground coffee, wild fennel and coriander.â&#x20AC;? Breads are also made on sight from their pumpernickel buns to cranberry focaccia. What you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see but will truly appreciate during your dining experience is the culinary histories of the two chefs. Chef Sader, originally from Bowling Green, Ohio, moved back after an â&#x20AC;&#x153;out of this universeâ&#x20AC;? culinary past when his father was diagnosed with cancer. He has cooked for three presidents to every musician imaginable in places including Seattle, Napa, Houston, Beijing and New Orleans. Chef Sader has worked with many celebrity and master chefs including Julia Child, Thomas Keller, Rick Bayless, Nancy Silverton, Charlie Trotter and

Francois Payard. Chef Sader still has a following, more like a fan base, from his days creating at Cohen & Cooke in Bowling Green, Ohio. Chef Hernandez, a fourth generation chef, has been in the kitchen since he was eight years old. He is thrilled to be working with Chef Sader. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chef Mike is not only my partner but my culinary mentor,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would go the distance to be in any spaceship where he is creating.â&#x20AC;? Chef Hernandez, formerly of Knuckleheads Kafe in Grand Rapids, Ohio, is a big believer in the concept of â&#x20AC;&#x153;table touchâ&#x20AC;? and is known for visiting with guests. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will talk with guests about their experience. It does us no good to hide back in the kitchen,â&#x20AC;? states Chef Hernandez. One of the items he most enjoys creating is the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pasta of the Night.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The Chef creates a pasta based on where the diner wants to â&#x20AC;&#x153;goâ&#x20AC;? in destination and flavor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I cook 13 cuisines fluently,â&#x20AC;? states Chef Hernandez. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In six weeks, I have made 123 different pasta dishes and thankfully, I nailed them all. We do not use recipes. We use flavor profiles.â&#x20AC;? Aidrianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also has an extensive wine selection that is priced slightly above the state minimum. While there, be sure to ask bartender John Borell to create one of his signature beverages. I was a tad concerned when he whipped out a blowtorch, but trying a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Clockwork Orangeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with Scotch, Lillet Blanc, Drambuie, citrus and thyme smoke made me a believer. I truly enjoyed my afternoon sampling the artisan handiwork at Aidrianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. I also appreciated the reasonable prices. I could easily take my daughters there for a beyond-the-cosmos dining experience without breaking the proverbial bank. I look forward to my next meal from the Chefs and hope these â&#x20AC;&#x153;Martiansâ&#x20AC;? stay in our galaxy.

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Gail Bishop and her family, opened their hearts and home to Nabon, from Africa, who will be having orthopedic surgery later this month.

BY MARY HELEN DARAH

Retired Sylvania Southview High School educator, Gail Bishop, and husband, Dr. Kent Bishop, Sunforest OB/GYN Chief Medical Officer and president of the ‘Women’s Service Line,’ once again hear the pitter patter of little feet. The couple, who are parents of three Southview High School graduates, recently welcomed 7-year-old Nabonsouinde Pagbelguem, known as Nabon, from Burkina Faso in Africa, into their Sylvania home. Mrs. Bishop learned of the need for families to host children with medical needs through fellow Sylvanians, Dr. Dave and Kathleen Mierzwiak. “I am Facebook friends with Kath-

leen (Mierzwiak) and I followed her journey with Achiga, whom the couple recently adopted, with great interest,” explains Gail. “Achiga is from Haiti and needed major surgery. He was 18 months old when the Mierzwiaks began caring for him. While following Kathleen’s journey with Achiga on social media, I learned from one of her posts that the Children’s Medical Mission was in need of a home for a three year-old little girl. I met with Kathleen and she told me about Achiga. I was so nervous because unlike her, I am not a nurse. She told me that you don’t need to be a nurse, but you do need to be a caring mom.” It ended up that the little girl the Bishops planned on hosting already had a host family. The agency called again, this time with a little boy in need, and the couple agreed. “My sister is a nurse,” says Mrs. Bishop. “She got a grant to feed every kid in TPS (Toledo Public Schools) breakfast. I couldn’t do anything like that but I can make a difference in one kid’s life. Nabon is going to be able to play soccer, to dance and lead a normal life. That is an incredible feeling knowing you have had a small part in that.” According to the Bishops, Nabon has two loving parents and has been well loved and cared for. “He has good table manners and is a very happy kid. You can tell he comes from a good family. They just didn’t have the resources to help him. We do not have any contact with Nabon’s family. It’s not unusual to never meet the parents or speak to them directly. Once a week I send a photo and a letter as to how he is doing and it gets relayed to his family.” On Feb. 15, Dr. Aaron Buerk, a ProMedica pediatric orthopedic surgeon, will be performing a femoral, tibia osteotomy using Fossler rods. These rods will be inserted through his bones to permanently straighten his legs and the rods will expand when his legs grow. “Nabon

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Nabon and Achiga, although from different parts of the world, share the language of love, play and friendship. Both boys came to the United States to receive medical treatment. will only need this one surgery and he should be able to return to Burkina Faso as a happy, healthy, active boy,” states Gail. The family is grateful for Dr. Buerk who will not be paid for his services including the incredible amount of time he has spent with Nabon. “His legs are so malformed. I couldn’t believe they would be able to fix them,” Mrs. Bishop said. “Dr. Buerk said he can get it done—such joyful news. He is very hopeful.” The family was told that they would be hosting Nabon for between three and six months or longer depending on his progress. “In Achiga’s situation, Kathleen and David (Mierzwiak) ended up adopting him due to his ongoing medical problems. Achiga can lead a normal life but requires a special diet and extra care. His family in Haiti knew they couldn’t provide that

care and asked Kathleen and David to adopt him.” When the Bishops agreed to host Nabon they were told his age, gender and that he needed surgery. “It is a leap of faith,” Mrs. Bishop said. “You really don’t know what you’re getting into. I look at Nabon and wonder how he can be so brave. Sometimes big tears quietly roll down his cheeks. He misses his mom and his brothers and sisters. That is very heart-wrenching for me.” The Bishops have formed a bond and know that eventually saying goodbye will be difficult. “I was told that I’ll grieve, but I also know that Nabon has changed our lives. He is a gift to us. I wake up happy every day knowing he is here. I know it will be difficult but I also know that I will not regret the journey.”

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L-R: Crafters Rachel Freeman, Linda Kerul, Erin Connolly, Karen LePage, Kelly Caltanach, Debi Augustine, Christie Clark Shannon, Elaine Szyperski, Michelle Atkinson, Janell B. Crossfield, Shirley Pollman and Amy Pollman. Seated: Jada Clingo and Kelly Savino spent Sunday, Jan. 23 at Olander Park learning skills and creating crafts.

Victoria Miller and Lynn Dona worked on their digital scrapbooks during the ‘craft-in.’

Erin Connolly put the finishing touches on her felt house she made from recycled wool sweaters Michelle Atkinson treated.

Jen Archer and Norma Hensley worked on their felting skills to make fairy gardens in tea cups at the event organized by Michelle Atkinson.

Debi Augustine and Angie Stranyak worked with stones for their project during the day-long ‘craft-in’ held in the Nederhouser Community Center.

Linda Kerul brought her stamp components to the event to assemble. She is an avid stamp collector and a scrapbooker.

Karen LePage, Kelly Cottanach and Christie Clark worked on felting projects during the event.

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Sylvania business students qualify for state competition Nearly 200 Sylvania students representing Financial Management, Interactive Media, and Business Technology participated in regional competition in various business-related events on Jan. 22 at Bowling Green State University for Business Professionals of America Regional competition. Sylvania students represented the district well and 27 students will be advancing to state level competition in Columbus March 17-18. Those students include Kayla Osborn, Abigail Rowland, Patrick Sawirus, Justin Netry, Parker Hoag, Ryan Czerniakowski, George McCray, Andy Summers, Austin Nemire, Noah Noviski, Nick Goodman, Antonio Santoro, Cohl Cuneo, Owen Cappellini, William McIntyre, Brendan Pierson, Marley Wilson, Sydney Powers, Blake Oates, Aaron Gulla, Jacob Bartlett, Dane Foster, Reed Kross, Elizabeth Liber, Alexa Bigelow and Katie Chung.

L-R: Southview students Alexa Below for her project ‘Identity Theft,’ Katie Chung and Allyson Nguyen for their project on ‘Federal Deficit History and Solutions’ placed first in their divisions.

Sylvania Schools’ state qualifiers at the recent event at Bowling Green State University. There are 27 students who will advance to the state level in Columbus on March 17 and 18.

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Historical Village Hosts Student Art Show

Highland elementary teacher Liz Schooner prepares for the school-wide art show at Sylvania’s Historical Village, 5717 N. Main St. The Sylvania student art show begins Feb. 3 with Central Trail elementary and concludes March 9 with Stranahan. In between, open houses will be held on Feb. 10 for Hill View, Feb. 17 for Maplewood, Feb. 24 for Highland and March 2 for Sylvan and Whiteford. Each of the Wednesday events will be held from 5-6:30 p.m.

SCHOOL NEWS

Students design ecycling bins

The Digital Dragons, Lukas Beran, Logan Kelley, Andrey Ganin, John Roberts III, Carson Stoller, Max Faulkner and Julianna Smith explained their e-cycling project to Sylvania STEM director Crystal Burnworth.

BY MARISA MERCURIO

In three schools around Sylvania, you will now find cell phone E-Cycling Bins, created by the Lego League team Digital Dragons. The team, comprised of students from McCord Junior High, Sylvan and Stranahan elementary schools, recently advanced to the state championships after qualifying at the Bowling Green State University tournament. They received the Robot Mechanical Design trophy/award for their team and took a second place in Robot Performance. Team members include Lukas Beran, Logan Kelley, Andrey Ganin, John Roberts III, Carson Stoller, Max Faulkner and Julianna Smith. Working with them are coaches Ben Roberts and Tim Beran. According to Roberts, the team chose to learn about electronic waste recycling as their project because of a general lack of knowledge about recycling electronics and the lack of

Jazz Orchestra in concert at NV

The Toledo Jazz Orchestra will perform in concert at the Northview High School Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Doors open at 7p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5 general admission and will be available at the door the evening of the show. Since 1980, the Toledo Jazz Orchestra has worked with dozens of industry legends, including Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Williams, Clark Terry and Zoot Sims. The group also performs the works of the major big bands from the past eight decades.

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The E-Cycling Bin is now in select schools. options to do so. Often, electronics are thrown away and end up in landfills, becoming a detriment to the environment. Now partnered with ReCell, the bins are in the three schools and one Sylvania business. Roberts also stated that the bins are “a pilot program to see how it would go and hopefully become successful.”

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Hayden May is the Northview High School Musician of the Week. This year, he has served as head of loading crew for the marching band. He is a member of the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Cats, and Jazz Band. He has also participated in OMEA Solo and Ensemble and OMEA District Honor Bands, as well as various other regional honor band events throughout his high school career. He has studied with Luke Warren. He is the son of Shannon and Bryan May.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Sylvania student films showcased In Boston BY MARISA MERCURIO

Two short films, or “Shorties,” produced by Sylvania students in grade five through eight were chosen to play at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston. The shorties, entitled “Locker Avengers” and “Little Monsters” were filmed last year during Sylvania’s Shorties U workshop, which allows young students to experience the art of filmmaking, including how to develop an idea, write a script, shoot on a budget, and the fundamentals of editing. With about fifty students attending the workshop last year and several students in a group, multiple shorties were created and shown at Sylvania’s annual Film Festival. According to executive director of the Sylvania Arts Commission, Jennifer Archer, a Bostonian film curator approached her after searching for studentmade films. The two short films were showcased at the Institute’s Family Films event on Jan. 30, which featured films made by children around the world.

To learn more about the ICA event in Boston, visit www.icaboston.org/events/playdate-family-films?from=/calendar/kids-families&title=Kids%2520%252B%2520Families.

Film Classes

The Sylvania Community Arts Commission will offer the Shorties U Workshop for students in grades five through eight. This workshop provides support for film producers who may also want to enter the upcoming Shorties Film Competition. This four-day workshop takes place at the Performing Arts Center at Northview High School. The Shorties U workshop will be held on four Saturdays: Feb. 20 and 27 and March 5 and 12. Led by area experts, this experience takes students through the steps of how to create their own short films, including how to develop an idea, writing a script, shooting on a budget, and the fundamentals of editing. Workshop space is limited. for the workshop at Register sylvaniaarts.org and click on the link for Tree City Film Festival.

Cougars of the Week

Engineering design teacher Marc Jump has nominated Alex Thal as a Cougar of the Week. ‘Alex is a third year engineering student enrolled in our engineering design course. This past semester the class worked to complete assignments leading up to a college level design final. Alex consistently met and exceeded all course expectations. He is diligent in the completion of his work and finished assignments in an honors level even though he not enrolled in honors,’ Jump said. His favorite engineering project was building a catapult, his first project assigned. His favorite subject is math because he enjoys finding out the answers. In his spare time he enjoys playing sports, particularly basketball. If he could meet anyone in the world it would be Lebron James because of his outstanding basketball skills. Alex is the son of Matt and Janet Thal.

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Ciara Moore was nominated as a Cougar of the Week by science teacher Nate Keiper. ‘Ciara is a very positive and talented individual who always seems to be considering the world around her. In class, she asks very thoughtful questions and is often able to bring up topics other students wish to discuss. She frequently invites others to work with her in the lab if they cannot find a partner. She is nothing but friendly to everyone she encounters.’ Her favorite class is art because she loves to be creative. ‘The Mortal Instrument’ series by Cassandra Clare are some of her favorite books. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, writing and drawing. If she could meet anyone in the world it would be Jennifer Lawrence because she is funny and not afraid to be herself and is her idol. Ciara is the daughter of Michelle Dolgoff.

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St. Francis hosts heroin panel

Members of Team Recovery were part of a panel to discuss the dangers of heroin at St. Francis de Sales high school recently.

St. Francis de Sales high school hosted a panel discussion about the dangers of heroin on Jan. 19. Heroin has become a huge problem that has affected area students. Over the last few months, St. Francis de Sales alone has lost two brother Knights to heroin. In fact, 2.5 million Americans are addicted to either opioids and/or heroin per the National Institute on Drug Abuse. St. Francis felt the need to bring a greater awareness to its students in the hope of preventing another loss. The panel consisted of two recovering addicts from Team Recovery: Matt Bell, a 2005 graduate who played football, basketball and baseball while carrying a 4.0 GPA and Josh Dressel, a 1998 Perrysburg graduate who wrestled while in high school. Also on the panel was Rob Miller, Assistant Lucas County Prosecutor, Keith Walker of Walker Funeral Homes and two Drug Abuse Recovery Team officers. The presentation

Keith Walker of Walker Funeral Homes was on the panel at the event. was given for the entire school during two separate presentations in the SFS chapel.

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LIBBY STUPICA

A STUDENT SPEAKS There are many reasons I love being a part of speech team, but the social aspect is the most appealing part (typical me, the social butterfly). Each weekend, I am able to see friends that I have made from schools all Libby Stupica over Ohio that I normally only get to see via social media during the offseason. That is why the Sylvania speech com-

petition was extra exciting for me: with 42 schools competing and four locations being used, I was able to catch up all weekend with people I hadn’t seen since last year! Friday afternoon, I headed to Northview High School where the speech categories would be competing the next two days. As I walked through the doors, I was immediately reminded of why the Sylvania speech meet is one of my favorite (besides the fact that it’s a three minute drive from my house). The energy at this competition is unlike any other. The halls were already buzzing with students when I arrived, all dressed in business attire and practicing their pieces aloud to the walls (not an uncommon sight at a school filled with

‘Give Kids a Smile’ event planned For 13 years the Toledo Dental Society has sponsored the “Give Kids a Smile” program. The American Dental Association created “Give Kids a Smile” in 2003 as a way to raise awareness of the importance of dental care for disadvantaged child. In the Toledo area alone, as many as 400 children will receive free dental care, including simple teeth cleanings, fillings and even tooth extractions, as part of the “Give Kids a Smile” project. The Toledo Dental Society is located at 4895 Monroe Street, Suite 103, in Toledo. Dentists and hygienists will provide the care for children up to and including age 18 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 5, at the following three locations: The Dental Center of Northwest Ohio, 2138 Madison Ave., The University of Toledo Medical Center Dental Residency Program, Main Hospital Second Floor - Clinic 2-A, 3000 Arlington Ave., and The Owens Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic, second floor of Health Technology Hall, 30335 Oregon Rd,. Perrysburg,. To participate, a parent or

guardian needs to call to make an appointment for each child needing care. Appointment slots fill quickly, so adults are encouraged to call as soon as possible. The phone number is 419/ 241-1641, ext. 116 or go to toledodental@sbcglobal.net, www.toledodentalsociety.com This year, more than 17,300 children will be offered a range of free dental care at more than 75 “Give Kids a Smile” locations around Ohio. Nationally, more than 5.5 million children have received free dental care since the “Give Kids a Smile” program began in 2003. The need for pediatric dental care is great. Nearly one in four children aged 2 to 11 years has untreated cavities, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Poor diet and lack of adequate oral hygiene are largely responsible. The National Institutes of Health report that 80 percent of tooth decay is found in just 25 percent of children, primarily those from low-income families. To learn more about “Give Kids a Smile,” call Steve Israel at 419/356-9208.

speech kids). There was a continuous stream of kids filing into the cafeteria from schools all over Ohio. My duo partner (and close friend) Claire arrived and we walked the halls until we found a spot where we could practice as well. Before we knew it, the first round was posted and we all rushed into the cafeteria to get our room assignments. The rest of the evening went like this: compete, wait for postings, compete again. But there was never a dull moment - our free time was filled with bubble tea from Balance Grille (thank you, Northview concessions!) and catching up with friends from other schools. I even bumped into a friend I had met last year at the State competition, who attends a school three hours away. Eventually, we had to say our good-byes for the evening, but fortunately it was a two-day competition, and we’d see one another in the morning. I woke at 6 a.m. the following morning. Speech competitors have to get up that early or earlier most Saturdays, which may not sound like the most appealing thing...which is true. However, I know I am not alone when I say that the excitement that comes along with each speech meet makes up for the lack of sleep. This meet had competitors from 42 high schools who were all extremely talented thespi-

ans. Claire and I were continuously impressed each round by our fellow duo competitors and their pieces. Normally, we tend to run into the same schools at each competition, so I can’t deny that watching each piece tends to get old after a while (and I’m sure others are sick of our piece as well!), but with such a wide variety of competitors this weekend, we hardly saw the same people twice. I’ve never been a competitive person. In fact, half of the reason I quit figure skating after six years of the sport was because I could not find it in me to continue competing at such an extreme level. I tend to do things simply because I love the activity, never because of the competition involved. However, despite the competitive aspect of speech team, I have always felt at ease competing. Speech team students tend to be supportive of each other; so supportive that your speech family grows beyond your school’s team. I now have friends from many different schools, and seeing their familiar faces each round helps take away any anxiety I have. It was an amazing weekend, filled with great energy, lots of silliness, and huge doses of talent. I want to thank the Sylvania school district for hosting such an amazing tournament. It made me extremely proud of my hometown!

St. Ursula Academy presented ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’

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Front row, L-R: Daniella Gilbert, Cameron Johnson, Elizabeth, Filipiak, Pinya Pipatjarasgit, Ashlee Robinson, Lily Turner and Isabelle Hinkle; Middle row, L-R: Kaitlin Lynch, Kylie Beazley, Julia Niehaus and Catherine Korhumel; Back row, L-R: Harmonie Christian, Josh Knepp, Amara Berhan, Emily Gilbert and Wesley Parker. St. Ursula Academy staged “The Drowsy Chaperone” at the historical Valentine Theatre on Jan. 29, 30 and 31. “The Drowsy Chaperone, a musical within a musical, featured 58 students from St. Ursula Academy and surrounding high schools. This was SUA’s second musical directed by Toledo native and SUA alumna Kirsten (Kedzierski) Hinshaw ‘00. Music direction was under the guidance of Allison Krzyminski.

New appointees at St. Ursula

St. Ursula Academy announced a new Director of Philanthropy and Philanthropic Services Officer. Josh Yecke has been named Director of Philanthropy for St. Ursula Academy. He comes from Vanderbilt University where he served as the Associate Director of Appeals. In his new position he will be responsible for designing and executing the overall fund development strategy to provide for the current and future needs of St. Ursula Academy. Mary Galvin, current SUA Advancement Coordinator, has been named Philanthropic Services Officer. She will use her fundraising experience to continue to build relationships with donors and stakeholders in the SUA community. She brings to her new position many years of fundraising experience, most recently at The University of Toledo as Principal Gifts Officer as well as Toledo Museum of Art and United Way.

Choreography was by 92.5 Kiss FM’s Phillipe Taylor and longtime choreographer Lori Sodd.

NDA summer camp

Registration for Notre Dame Academy summer camp line-up will open Feb. 1. Notre Dame Academy is offering an early bird discount for those who register at www.nda.org before March 15. There are a variety of athletic, discovery and academic opportunities for girls entering grades K-12 in the fall of 2016. Back by popular demand are the Safe Sitter® program, fused glass, Italian cooking, baking, theater, dance camps and more. New this year, NDA will be offering camps on etiquette, selfdefense and CSI. Camps are arranged so a participant with a particular area of interest can take a series of camps in the areas they would like to discover. Tracks will include performing arts, culinary arts, arts and crafts and life skills. The NDA Eagles, twelve time All-Sports Champs, will host a variety of sport camps that will include volleyball, lacrosse, soccer, basketball and rowing. High school students can take credit and non-credit academic camps in which girls can explore careers at local professional venues, investigate the world of robotics, or improve study skills. One of the area’s top ACT coaches, Greg Owens from STARS Test Prep, will teach an ACT prep course. Visit nda.org to register or view a full listing of NDA Summer Academy camps.

LOURDES NEWS

Day trips planned for Lourdes Lifelong Learning participants The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program is offering fun and informational events as well as travel opportunities. The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program is offering hassle-free travel opportunities.

Day Trips

Prices include all admissions and bus fare, where applicable.

‘Fiddler on the Roof’

Springboro, Ohio Thursday, March 24 Cost: $95 for members; $115 for nonmembers Bus departs from Lourdes U parking lot M at 7:30 a.m., returning by 6 p.m. Lunch included “Fiddler on the Roof” is a timeless classic that has touched audiences around the world for over 50 years with its humor, warmth and honesty. The original production won 10 Tony Awards including a special Tony for becoming the longest-running Broadway musical of all time. You can be there when the sun rises on this new production. It’s a heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Featuring the Broadway classics “To Life (L’Chaim!),” “If I Were A Rich Man,” “Sunrise Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “Tradition,” “Fiddler On the Roof ” will introduce a new generation to this uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life! La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, has been offering Broadway-style shows since 1975. For each production, talent is cast from auditions in New York City as well as in the Dayton, Ohio, area, ensuring that the performers in these productions are the absolute best available. Attendees will enjoy a sumptuous lunch with signature salads, chefcarved meats, Norwegian cod, a variety of pastas and fresh vegetables, fresh baked breads,

dishes to represent the “flavor” of the current production and sweet potato soufflé.

Fires of Ann Arbor

Tuesday, April 12 Cost: $91 for members; $111 for nonmembers Bus departs from Lourdes University parking lot M at 9 a.m. returning by 6 p.m. Lunch included From the fiery heat of a kiln to the cool of a firehouse, this is a fabulous tour! Begin with a private tour of Motawi Tileworks and observe the art of making unique ceramic tiles. Beautiful and functional, the tiles are the result of painstaking work throughout this 12,000 square foot facility. Lunch will be at the renowned Metzger’s Restaurant, a European style establishment with 80 years of service. After a filling German lunch, explore the Michigan Firehouse Museum with a guide. The Museum is a restored 1898 firehouse with engaging exhibits including a fire engine steamer replete with horses, antique fire trucks and early fire rigs, equipment, memorabilia and the largest collection of fire truck bells in the country. Next, a step-on guide will give a tour of Ann Arbor including the Michigan Stadium, the Library of the Law Quadrangle, the UM Carillon and the historic Kerrytown district.

Lifelong Learning

Lifelong Learning is an exciting educational program at Lourdes University. Open to all interested men and women, the only requirement for participation is an interest in ongoing learning. Lifelong Learning participants enjoy classes on a wide variety of academic subjects, educational field trips and monthly lectures featuring guest speakers. All activities are open to both members and nonmembers. To RSVP or for more information about Lourdes University’s Lifelong Learning programming, visit www.lourdes.edu/lifelong.

Fundraiser to benefit Lourdes mission On Tuesday, Feb. 23, bd’s Mongolian Grill is the site for the 5th Annual Lourdes University Spring Break Mission Trips fundraiser. The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at 5001 Monroe Street at the Franklin Park Mall and is offered through Lourdes University’s Department of Campus Ministry and the Linking Interest, Needs and Knowledge student organization. Guest grillers for the event include Lourdes President David Livingston, Ph.D.; vice president for mission and ministry Sr. Ann Carmen Barone, OSF; associate professor of biology and health sciences Chris Boudrie, M.D.; assistant professor of history and first year experience director Dwayne Beggs, Ph.D.; executive director of residence life Andy Ham; and director of campus safety and security Michelle McDevitt. Tickets are $25 each (age 11 and up) and include one bowl of stir-fry, soup, salad, soft drink and tax (tip not included). Tickets for children ages 4-10 are just $10 each. Tickets can be purchased in advance through campus minister Laureen Knueven by email lknueven@lourdes.edu or by phone at 419/824-3765.z Tickets will also be available at the door. Tickets must be purchased or reserved in advance. “We are pleased to celebrate our 20th anniversary this year of service to those

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individuals and communities in need. Our Spring Break Mission Trips allow students the chance to serve the greater community while strengthening and developing their team building and personal leadership skills,” says Ms. Knueven. This year, 21 students and 3 staff members will participate in the mission trips. The students will depart later this month for one of two locations: Pensacola, Fla. as part of a Habitat for Humanity initiative or Guatemala City, Guatemala. The LINK-sponsored mission trips are open to students in good academic standing. The cost of the trips is $400 per participant for the Habitat for Humanity Florida mission and $1100 for the Guatemala mission; plus a non-refundable $25 deposit.

S.A.V.E. Speakers Share Toledo Vision

Sr. Rosine Sobczak of the Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment welcomed retired architects Paul Hollenbeck and Bob Seyfang, guests speakers at the organization’s Jan. 26 meeting at the Franciscan Center. The speakers, from The Toledo Design Center, shared their vision for downtown Toledo and that of the TDC. Seyfang is the founder of the Toledo Design Center.

Red Cross Club at Lourdes to host blood drive On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the Red Cross Club of Lourdes University will host a blood drive in the Franciscan Center gymnasium, 6832 Convent Blvd. The blood drive runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30,p.m. Lourdes’ Red Cross Club was established in 2014 by senior Megan Mosiniak. A Swanton, Ohio, resident, Megan is a social work major and Gray Wolves softball student-athlete. She was inspired to start the club after being part of

the elite NAIA/Red Cross Leadership Program, in which she was among 13 students chosen nationally during the 2014-2015 academic year. Those wishing to give blood at Lourdes University are asked to make an appointment by calling 517/920-2070. Register online at www.redcrossblood.org using the code LOURDES. Donors must present a photo ID at appointment.

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SV student is an Evans Scholar

Sylvania Country Club caddy and Southview student Samuel Sanders.

BY MARISA MERCURIO

Southview High School senior Samuel Sanders was the only Sylvania student recently awarded the Chick Evans Scholarship, which is valued at more than $80,000 over four years. The Evans Scholars are chosen based on a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need, and outstanding character.

After writing an initial essay, Sanders was chosen as a finalist for the scholarship, which then led him to a very unique interview. “It was set up like a press conference,” he stated. The interview, which ultimately determined that he would receive the scholarship, was held at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, where he spoke at a podium in front of nearly 80 club representatives. Though Sanders confessed to being nervous, he said a funny moment broke the tension when one of the representatives found out that he could unicycle. “They were impressed with that,” he said. Sanders, who has caddied at the Sylvania Country Club for the past four years, stated that his brother also received the scholarship four years ago. In fact, according to Sanders it was his brother who taught him a lot about being a caddy and that they’ve worked together as caddies for several years. With his eye set on Miami University in Oxford and pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering with hopes to later attend dental school, Sanders has a lot on his plate but he isn’t quite ready to give up caddying, “I’ll caddy whenever I come back. For the summers definitely.”

SUA names interim head volleyball coach Sydney Antonio has been named St. Ursula Academy’s interim head volleyball coach for the 2016-17 school year. Coach Antonio comes to SUA with a background as a collegiate player for Miami University, former assistant volleyball coach at SUA, and current associate club director of Toledo Volleyball Club. She is also a 2014 graduate of SUA. “We are pleased that Sydney has agreed to this new role at St. Ursula. Her passion for volleyball and coaching young women was evident during the interview process. As a former SUA volleyball player and graduate, Coach Antonio understands the traditions and

expectations of St. Ursula volleyball. We are excited about the future of St. Ursula volleyball,” said SUA Athletic Director Mike Donnelly. Coach Antonio is taking the place of John Buck who coached for 20 seasons. As the interim head coach, Antonio’s work over the coming year will be focused on laying the foundation for a smooth transition. The record of SUA’s volleyball program over the past six years include: six league titles, six sectional titles, six district titles, five regional titles, state champions in 2010, and state runner-up in 2011 and 2013.

First Row, L-R: Sydney Delmonico, Brandon Nickens, Marianna Temple, Kendra Hakkarainen, Malora Hakkarainen, Bryce Steinmiller. Second Row, L-R: Chris Spiller, Master Terry Batch, Master Terence Geoghegan, Master Robert Wheatley, Master Joseph Seszko, Master Nick Malefyt, Master Carol Van Zile, George Bole. Third Row, L-R: Misty Smith, Michael Spinelli, Joseph Ford, Robert Warner, Eugene Olsowka, Ian Sutherlin-Gorsha, Karen Badger, Chris Martin, Ken Steinmiller participated and were successful in a Black Belt Testing on Jan. 23.

Great Lakes Global TaeKwon-do hosts national seminar

Sydney Delmonica of Arbor Hills and Marianna Temple of McCord engaged in self-defense exercises. Great Lakes Global Taekwon-do, 5429 Schultz Dr., hosted a two-day event on Jan. 22 and 23 at the Olivet Christian Life Center. Master Robert N. Wheatley, president of the United States International Taekwon-do Federation, President of the International Taekwon-do Federation in Ireland, France and Germany and well known around the world as an exceptional instructor in the “ART” of Taekwon-do presented a seminar on Saturday afternoon. A black belt seminar was held on Friday night featuring 42 black belts from around the country.

Nick Larberg, right, held the board for Ian Sutherlin-Garsha to break with his palm. Fifteen people, 10 of whom from Sylvania, ranging in age from 11 to 61 years of age, participated in a black belt testing event on Saturday. Carol Van Zile of Great Lakes Taekwon-Do, received her seventh degree black belt. She is one of only three females in the country to have attained this level. Others tested for one to six degree status. Joining Master Wheatley were Master Terry Batch, 8th degree from Midland, Mich., Master Terence Geoghegan, 8th degree from Vista, Calif., Master Joe Seszko, 8th degree from Martins Ferry, Ohio and Master Nick Malefyt, 7th degree from Fairfield, NJ.

Player hopes to join national team

Lourdes soccer player Lexie Cano. Lourdes University women’s soccer player Lexie Cano is trying out for the United States Deaf Women’s National Team, with the hope of making the team for the 2016 Deaf World Cup in Capaccio, Italy.

A junior for the Gray Wolves this season, Cano started 16 of the team’s 17 matches during the program’s inaugural season. She registered five shot attempts, two of which were on goal. The USDWNT ranges in age from 15 to 25, and all of the players on the team are deaf. The players practice and play without hearing devices, and referees use flags instead of whistles to control the play of the game. The USDWNT has played in four international soccer events: the Deaflympics in Australia in 2005, Taipei in 2009, and Bulgaria in 2013 as well as the Deaf World Cup in Turkey in 2012. Cano recently attended the USDWNT camp in Chula Vista, Calif., and will be attending a second camp April 27-30 in Saint Joseph, Mich. She will know whether she made the squad shortly after the conclusion of camp.

Pickleball now at the Sylvania YMCA/JCC

Fans of the sport Pickleball have a new location to play. The Sylvania YMCA/JCC, 6465 Sylvania Ave., is now offering Pickleball sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 1-4 p.m. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. “It’s a great activity for all ages,” said

Scott Ritchey, program director at the Sylvania YMCA/JCC. “It offers a wonderful way to exercise, stimulate the mind, and it’s a fun way to burn calories. Best of all, it’s a good workout, yet easy on the joints and muscles,” he added. For more information on the Pickleball sessions or YMCA membership, visit ymcatoledo.org or call 419/885-4485.

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The recent reports about lead and other contamination in the Flint, Mich., water suphave become ply national news. Lead is a Mayor Craig Stough severe health hazard and can lead to longterm illness and developmental problems. Let me update you about the safety testing and quality of the Sylvania water supply. Sylvania purchases all of its water from the City of Toledo, who treats Lake Erie water in lieu of river water as in Flint. The Toledo water plant has been undergoing extensive updates and modernization during

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Testimony instrumental in ground breaking court verdict

The work of Sylvania Township police was praised at a recent ground breaking verdict in a homicide case in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. In the verdict, Judge Myron Duhart found Coreon Snow-Veley guilty of involuntary manslaughter and trafficking in heroin in connection with the overdose death of a 17-year-old former Southview High School student. Rob Miller, head of the special units division of the Lucas County prosecutor’s office, said of the police, “they gave us the perfect case.” It was the first attempt in the county to bring a death-related charge against a seller of heroin from which an overdose death resulted. Miller noted that it takes diligence on the part of police, and even then it can be difficult to connect the death with the seller. As an initial attempt to get a more serious conviction than only a drug sale, the prose-

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE |FIRST FEBRUARY 2016 | 9B the past few years, and has had no reports of high levels of lead or copper in the water. Toledo tests for lead and copper, as does Sylvania when the water reaches our water system. We also test at several locations at the furthest points in our system. The EPA determines our testing schedule. We last tested for lead and copper in the summer of 2015. If contamination is found the testing schedule is accelerated. We are required to report the 90th percentile levels: lead was 0.000 mg/l (ppm) and copper was 0.027 mg/l (ppm). We took 30 residential samples and one sample at our entry point. Our results were excellent. The EPA wants to be contacted if we have 0.0155mg/l of lead or 1.350 mg/l copper. We don’t believe we have any lead pipe water services in the city, but we do have a few galvanized services that have a lead fitting called a gooseneck. We have replaced most of those services, but some may still

remain. Several of the samples noted above were taken in the areas of the galvanized services so, based on the above results, we do not have a lead/copper leaching concern. Replacement of these services will continue as water mains in those locations are replaced. We are also prepared to perform microcystin level testing should the need arise based on Toledo water testing results. Microcystin from the algae bloom in Lake Erie is what lead to the water advisory in August, 2014. We did not have to perform any microcystin tests this past year. Our Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is available on our website: www.cityofsylvania.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2015/06/CCR1.pdf. All customers are also mailed a report annually. We will continue to monitor our water quality and safety – both testing by Toledo and testing separately here in Sylvania.

cutor’s office was looking for a case where all of the loose ends were tied up. Deputy Police Chief Ray Carroll said the two primary detectives on the case did a great job, “and even if the verdict had gone the other way, am proud of how hard they worked this case.” The defendant had waived his right to a jury trial and testimony in the case ended about a week prior to Judge Duhart rendering his verdict. He carefully explained his reasoning based on the evidence presented. Judge Duhart noted that the defense attorney had challenged the veracity of a key prosecution witness, but listed reasons, such as phone records and other evidence gathered by the detectives, which supported the testimony. The detectives assigned to the case are Tina Seney and John Szmania. Snow-Veley will be sentenced at a later date.

King will continue as vice-chair. The commission welcomed new member Michael Kott and Joe Belinske, who was newly named an alternate. The former alternate, Bob Sabo, took his place as a regular member of the commission. The commission will continue to hold meetings the second Wednesday of

Zoning Commission

The two Sylvania Township entities which determine land use issues have held their annual organizational meetings. The township zoning commission will continue to have as its chair Mary Himmelein, and John

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each month at 6 p.m. The board of zoning appeals this year will again have Tom Helberg as chairman and Al Hayes will continue as vice-chairman. The board will continue to meet on the first Monday of each month, but has changed its starting time from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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you’re running Speedtest on a desktop or laptop plugged directly into your router or cable modem. Don’t use a gadget on Wi-Fi since Wi-Fi has its own potential speed problems that can throw off your results. Go ahead and go to Speedtest and click the green Begin Test button. It will select the best server near you and then run tests to figure out your download and upload speed. Don’t worry if your upload speed is much slower than your download speed. That’s normal. Run tests for a few days in the morning, noon or afternoon and evening. If you’re up late, you can run tests then, too. This will show you if you have any timebased slowdowns. Your internet provider tells you what download speed you are paying for. Make sure you are getting what you thought you had. Some providers are not very consistent meaning your speeds may vary during hipeak hours of the day. The internal router that came for free with your modem is not as efficient as a new stand-alone router. Make sure this separate router says it is a model N not G. This is a generation gap that makes a difference. Routers also come in reception power. The more you spend the wider range of coverage you will get. You want to reach throughout your entire home with no interruption.

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Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer Training, is a professional computer adjunct instructor at UT and Lourdes University. All classes are offered though the Eberly Center at UT with free parking. E-mail any specific questions or comments to jwpctutor@gmail.com or contact her for assistance at 419/318-9112. Public Classes are listed on her website: OhComputerTraining.com. Classes at UT offer very inexpensive and fun Office Suite and Website development instruction. Classes are filling now. Call 419/ 530-8570. Private tutoring and repairs are just a phone call or email away.

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At the start of the month, Saturday Feb. 6, the Moon is in Capricorn moving Void of course around 10:54 a.m. We will have a plethora of planets in competition with each other so make sure to avoid running into each other, and if anything turn the other cheek if possible. On SuperBowl Sunday, the moon moves into friendly Aquarius a day before the New Moon, so tension eases, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all friendly and everyone is actually getting along. Enjoy this month as it brings to light less conflict and allows us to easily prepare for spring.

New Moon in Aquarius Feb. 8

This is a very observant Moon aspect and we hyper focus on situations involving ourselves as well as others. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about letting go of the ego and paying better attention to what others may be feeling and saying, taking in and receiving. Human nature is at its best with the New Moon in Aquarius. This is an intellectual Moon, wisdom on a karmic level. Anytime a New Moon occurs, we find ourselves creating better habits; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance to create a clean slate. Those affected by this particular New Moon are Aquarius, Leo, Scorpio, Taurus and of course Cancer as they are ruled by the Moon. For the rest of us, wherever the New Moon falls into your chart will determine its importance.

Mercury now direct in Capricorn moving into inventive Aquarius Feb. 14

Mercury, the planet of chat and reason is now direct moving into the artful, innovative sign of Aquarius on Feb 14, just in time for Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day! How fun is that? When Mercury is in Aquarius we may find ourselves stepping out of the box, more inquisitive and highly in-tuned in a sort of unique way. New perspectives emerge from a sense of awareness- as the pieces of the puzzles fit together. Conceptual structures grow like crystals as our minds reach out in new directions. Those born under Aquarius will feel at home, while Scorpio and Taurus individuals will delight in looking at life from a different angle. Those born under Leo may feel a bit overwhelmed. Others will benefit as it falls in their charts based on times of birth.

Full Moon in Virgo

The full moon in Virgo makes you aggressive in the search for perfection. Emotions run high with any Full Moon however in Virgo we may find ourselves nit picking. If you are ready to begin a diet, or health regimen now would be the time! This moon sextiles Pluto giving us motivation to tear down the old and bring in the new. Virgo is, however, the most critical sign of the zodiac and we must guard against being too critical, picky, or otherwise negative about other people and ourselves, or situations and events occurring in our lives. Others could react this way toward you. On the other hand Virgo is about critically based thinking, which is not the same as being critical of others, and this can be an asset. This is a time to face the reality of your situation calmly without becoming overly emotional and find solutions. Those born under Virgo, Pisces, Sagittarius and Gemini are affected. However as always Cancer is ruled by the Full Moon, so it is indirectly a part of this chaos of emotions.

Venus in Capricorn until Feb. 17

Venus in Capricorn feels restrictive and less inviting, as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earth influence can be weighed down by its ruler ship of Saturn. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | FIRST FEBRUARY 2016 | 11B getting down to what matters and becoming more pragmatic, earning trust, which requires time and effort. It is not about impressing others; it is about learning to respect ourselves. Venus in Capricorn gives love and social encounters a more traditional stance... The love planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence in this responsible Earth sign makes discipline, commitment and patience sexy and appealing. Recognizing your own worth based on the progress youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made and the lessons that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned is the foundation for successful relationships with Venus in Capricorn. Those born under water signs like Cancer, Pisces and Scorpio, and earth signs Virgo, Capricorn and Taurus would appreciate this transit. However somewhere in everyone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chart Venus in transit in Capricorn does exist. As Venus Moves into Aquarius on the 17th, things lighten up a bit. Friendships become center stage, party time begins and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about just being. Those born under Aquarius, Sagittarius, Leo and Aries are aspected favorably.

Jupiter retrograde at odds with Saturn

Jupiter in retrograde can be a difficult transit if you were born under Sagittarius and Virgo. The reason is that Jupiter rules the sign of Sagittarius so when it moves backward it affects the vibration of your sign. However because it is moving backwards in Virgo, it will affect Virgo individuals as well as those born under Pisces and Gemini. Jupiter being the happy go lucky, expansive planet brings light and opportunity into our realm. However in retrograde we may feel more restricted and less enthused. It will move direct May 9. Take advantage of this retrograde to get yourself financially stable, learn better habits, buckle down and accomplish tasks that have been left over. Create structure. Do something that will raise you up to a higher level of authenticity.

SIGNS: ARIES (March 20-April 19)

On Feb 8 as the new moon takes place in friendly Aquarius friendships reveal themselves. Relationships both new and existing are welcomed with open arms, whether there was discord in the past or not. You may find that your energy is in a good spot, and you may be more likely to turn the other cheek. Also, with Jupiter in retrograde along with the full moon on the 2nd, you may find yourself really taking stock where health and fitness is concerned.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

With so much activity taking place at the mid-heaven part of your chart, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about career and expectations. However during this cycle with Aquarius at your mid-heaven, you may find yourself less inclined to speed it up. Romance may be unpredictable at this time as Jupiter in Virgo may slow things down a bit. However, this transit may give you time to hyper focus on yourself and get things done that have been on your list for a while. Financially youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking better.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

As Saturn continues to transit your relationship house, and Jupiter is in conflict to your own sign, and the full moon on the 22nd is at odds with you, your energy may be pulled in a zillion different directions. Knowing that much of what is happening is temporary only intensifies your fortitude by strengthening your spirit. Also know that during this month you may have a shift in your job and know that this may be a good thing.

CANCER (June 21-July 20)

Be careful with speculation, though you may be luckier than you ever thought you would be. Also, Jupiter in retrograde may be causing you to speak up where you normally

keep quiet. In addition, this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new moon may create a good money flow as it aspects your 8th house of monies. In addition all is well with family matters, however with the full moon on the 22nd there may be a few sparks.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

With Venus in Capricorn you may be feeling a bit stifled and your financial flow may have slowed down a bit as Jupiter in retrograde in your money house may curtail things a bit. However, as Venus moves into Aquarius on the 16th, things should lighten up, and you may begin to liven up a bit. The full moon on the 22nd cautions against unnecessary spending.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

So much activity hitting you as Jupiter now transiting your personal house in retrograde may hinder you, causing you to feel more self conscious and less open. Know that perception counts. Saturn, at odds with your own sign, triggers work issues as you feel a need to change the course of direction. However, best to wait until after July 1 to make any changes at all. Hold tight.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Surprisingly, you may be feeling good as well as introspective this month as Saturn in balance with your sign brings stability, while Jupiter in your area of thought may be forcing you to take a look at past events and work diligently on cleaning house. Also, the full moon on the 22nd may increase your sensitivity allowing your intuition to skyrocket.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This is a good sound month for you as the planets in transit create a nice balance. Specifically speaking, Jupiter in Virgo in transit of your area of friendships may widen the gate as you find yourself looking at relationships from a different angle. To top it off, the new moon in your area of home may entice you to change things around a bit, as a creature of habit something you loathe doing but deep down you know it is for the best. In addition, the full moon on the 22nd can bring new connections, possibly through work.

avenues, is made primarily for you. The planets are in sync to your own sign so celebrate your need for stepping out of your inner circle. The full moon on the 22nd may spark a need to think out of the box, to venture out, to take a road trip or to begin a novel. And the new moon in Aquarius on the 8th can be beneficial financially. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to you to set the pace.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.18)

This week is all about taking a stand and sticking to it. As friendships circulate around you, you may find yourself feeling a sense of obligation. However, as with most Aquarians, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about others, and not about you. This period brings to light more of your desire to have fun while paying attention to what counts. The new moon in Aquarius on the 8th highlights you. The full moon on the 22nd may bring to light financial gain. So pay attention.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 19)

As with most Pisces, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all self-sacrifice. However, this particular month calls to you and your basic instincts. You may find yourself more in-tuned than ever as the new moon highlights your inner thoughts, and with the full moon on the 22nd partnerships, both love and personal, may reciprocate. Celebrate the month. Janet Amid is a columnist that writes an astrology Column The Stars Speak for Sylvania Advantage, as well as Grazing With The Stars, an astrological Food Column. Janet can also be heard on 92.5 KISS FM Monday Mornings between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. She can reached at 419/882-5510 or by e-mail at JanetAmid@aol.com. Check out the web site www.JanetAmid.com.

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As with most Sagittarius, freedom is the key and plenty of space to go with it. However during this month you may see yourself more in need of companionship as Jupiter, your ruler now in retrograde, may trigger an impulse to change your person direction. Also, be aware of money being spent unnecessarily. So on Feb 21 when the sun and moon are at odds with your own sign, you would do well to lay low. This particular full moon may trigger stress through work, or with those you work with.

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Dora Booher

Dora Louise Booher, 87, entered eternal life at her home on Jan. 15, 2016. Dora was born to Louis A. Schelmatt and Myra Grover on Dec. 25, 1928, in Toledo, Ohio. Dora was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School, class of 1946. Dora married Jack Orlo Booher on May 2, 1952, at the Lutheran Church of Reformation. Dora worked part-time for KeyBank in downtown Toledo and then retired from the Lucas County Unemployment Office Aug. 1, 1999. Dora was a longtime member of Advent Lutheran Church, then St. Stephens and finally Olivet Lutheran Church. Dora enjoyed watching wildlife at her home as well as in the local parks. She attended the monthly tea parties at The Manor House in Wildwood. She also enjoyed sewing clothing and making jewelry. She liked to sell her handcrafted items at craft shows. Another of Dora’s loves was cooking and baking. Dora would often cook or bake items that she delivered to the Cherry Street Mission and the Sylvania Fire Department. Dora is preceded in death by her parents, daughter (Brenda Lee Booher Marksch), and sister (Betty). Dora is survived by her husband, Jack O. Booher; grandson, Keith Lee Marksch; grand-daughters, Gloria (Kevin) Sauerwein, and Diana (David) Cindle; great-grandchildren; Deanna, David, Dannay Cindle. Reeb Funeral Home

Linda Delauter

Linda M. Delauter, 55, of Toledo, Ohio, passed way Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at ProMedica Flower Hospital after a brief illness. She was born July 1, 1960, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Richard and Carolyn

(Steel) Brought. Linda married Rick Delauter in 1984; they raised one son Brad together and enjoyed 31 years of marriage. She was a true animal lover through the years and enjoyed her pet cats and dogs. Linda was an avid reader and liked to attend services at Cedar Creek Church when she could. She was a devoted wife, mom, and grandmother. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Rick, son Brad (Elicia) Delauter, mother, Carolyn Brought, grandchildren Carmen and Lucas, sisters Peggy and Sara Brought, brothers Danny and Richie Brought and nephews Matt and Chris Owens. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard L. Brought, and sister Margaret Brought. Those wishing to give a memorial are asked to consider The Toledo Humane Society.

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Thomas Lambert

Thomas Lambert, 89, of Adrian, Mich., passed away at his residence Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, with his loving family by his side. He was born Jan. 13, 1927, in Middlesboro, Ky., to Tillman and Fanny (Osbourne) Lambert. He married Darlene Marie Tabbert in 1986 enjoying 29 years of marriage. www.reebfuneralhome.com

Kathleen Theresa Francis

Kathleen Theresa (Carroll) Francis, 76, of Sylvania, Ohio, died peacefully in her sleep at home Saturday morning Jan. 16, 2016. Kathleen, daughter of William and Theresa (Lintner) Carroll, was born April 4, 1939, in Detroit, Mich., and raised in Toledo, Ohio. She married the love of her life, George Francis, on Sept. 9, 1961. She is survived by her loving children Lynnette (Michael) Masters, Kimberly (John) Mossing, David (Jane), grandchildren Ashley, Thomas and Elizabeth Hamway, Jason, Joshua, Anthony, and Elena Mossing, Jonathan, Julia, and William Francis, and one great-grandchild Alexander Flom. She is also survived by her brother William J. and Cathy Carroll; brother and sister-in-law Donald and Carolina Francis and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and fatherin-laws Ruth and Richard Wisniewski, Gerald Francis and Ray and Judy Kromenacker. Kathleen was a 1957 graduate of St. Ursula Academy, 1960 graduate of St. Vincent’s Hospital School of Nursing, 1976 cum laude graduate of the University of Toledo Bachelor of Education, and graduated with a Masters Degree in Liberal Studies at the University of Toledo, cum laude, 1987. Kathleen served as president of her class at St. Vincent’s School of Nursing and was elected Toledo Nurse of the Year in 1960. Kathleen had a passion for helping others. She started her career working at St. Vincent’s Hospital and loved assisting the needy as a Visiting Nurse for Lucas County Public Health. She also served as a school nurse for 30 years in the Washington Local School System. Kathy received the T.A.W.L.S Outstanding Educator Award 1982-1983. In retirement Kathy loved to knit, crochet, cross stitch and read. She produced many knitted goods to support local charities. Kathy was a member of Sylvania St. Joseph Parish. She was involved in the Toledo Women’s Club, the Toledo Kirby Club, Ability Center Women’s Auxiliary, water aerobics and golf. She loved to research and discuss authors and various subject matters with her cherished book club friends for over 30 years. Kathy and her closest friends formed a “Circle of Friends” who

enjoyed being together on monthly gatherings. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5373 S. Main St., Sylvania, Ohio 43560, Central Catholic High School, 2550 Cherry St., Toledo, Ohio 43608 or a Hospice of the donor’s choice.

Mary Thornton

Mary Thornton, 96, of Sylvania Township, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at the Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, Ohio. Mary was born May 1, 1919, in Passaic, N. J., to parents Mike and Mary (Prokopec) Yaczkanics. She was employed with Prosperity Cleaners for many years before retiring in 1968. Mary was a member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by nieces Marsha Waz, Pamela Ventura, and Cheryl McCoy; special friends Jeanie (Ron Stone) Church and Jeanette (Don) Batey. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Daniel Thornton; and sisters Helen Dzierba and Rose Pietrusik. Those wishing to offer memorials in Mary’s memory are asked to consider the charity of their choice. www.reebfuneralhom.com

Perry Parker

Perry J. Parker, 75, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Ebied Hospice, Sylvania, Ohio, after a lengthy illness with his loving family at his bedside. He was born Oct. 18, 1940, in Oakshade, Ohio, to William and Lona (Perry) Parker who preceded him in death. Perry worked at GM as a pyrometer adjuster for 44 years retiring in 2006. He was a long time member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Perry loved being a Mason and was very involved having been a past Master of Pyramid Lodge #701, High Priest Fort Meigs Chapter #29, and Mt. Vernon Chapter #37 R.A.M., Illustrious High Priest of Toledo Council #33, Commander Toledo Commandery #7, and Member of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Toledo. He was an Ohio State Fan “GO BUCKS” but will long be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather being very interested in what his family was involved in. Perry is survived by his loving wife, Sharon L. Parker; children Craig (Maria), Kenneth (Kim), Steven Sellers, James (Patty) Parker, and Kristen Brauninger; grandchildren Jacob, Olivia, Leah, Jack, Regan Sellers; sisters Jane (Roy) Hockman, Alice (Marvin) Geiser, Lois (Everett) Pass; in-laws Karen Delo, Rick (Teri Trimmer) Kaifas. Those wishing to give a memorial are asked to consider the church or Ebied Hospice. Online condolences may be offered to Perry’s family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Joshua VanHoy

Joshua L. VanHoy, 28, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Josh was born Nov. 6, 1987, in Toledo, Ohio, to George and Tina (Haley) VanHoy. He was married

to Sarah (Eck) VanHoy. Josh was fourth generation Jeep worker and was a member of the UAW and several sportsman clubs. He loved decorating and celebrating holidays. From an early age Josh loved to help others and was a friend to everyone always putting their needs ahead of his own, he loved to cook and share the feast he prepared. Josh will long be remembered as a very caring, considerate, and loving young man. Left to cherish his memory are parents, George (Donna) VanHoy and Tina VanHoy; grandparents, Walter and Marita Haley; sisters, Donnia VanHoy; Lisa Ann Kudlica; Stephanie R. Krupp; brothers, Ben (Angel) Gallagher; George, Joseph, and Jason VanHoy; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and a countless number of friends. Josh’s brother William VanHoy preceded him in death. Online condolences may be offered to Josh’s family at www.reebfuneralhome.com

Gerald Siefert

Gerald V. “Jerry” Siefert, passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on Thursday, January 28, 2016. He was born on April 6, 1930 to Harry and Gertrude (Yantis) Siefert, who preceded him in death. Jerry graduated from Burnham High School in Sylvania and was employed for 37 years at Sun Oil Co. in Oregon, Ohio, retiring in 1987. He was a true renaissance man-give him a task and he could do it. Jerry loved fishing in the Platte River in Honor, MI and working with wood. He made many items of beautiful furniture for his and other homes. Jerry is survived by his wife of 65 years Marilyn (Davis); daughters Suzanne (James) Pruss, Nancy O’Neill, Cindy (Gary Grime) Siefert, sons; Timothy (Jennifer) Siefert, Anthony (Lori) Siefert, and Thomas Siefert, 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren (the loves of his life) and his sister Verleen Thyer. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters and a granddaughter, Sydney Siefert. Jerry was cared for lovingly by Mary and Martha at Parkcliffe Community and all the fine caregivers at the Grove at Oakleaf Village. In lieu of flowers, tributes are welcomed to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or the Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio.

Michael Oneail

Michael Edward Oneail of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at his home. Michael was born Sept. 20, 1952, to Edward and Colleen Oneail. He graduated from Sylvania High School in 1970 and went on to attend The Ohio State University and The University of Toledo. Mike worked most of his life as a freight and transport supervisor and was employed at AquaBlok of Swanton, Ohio, at the time of his passing. He enjoyed rollerblading, hockey and spending time with his children. Mike is survived by his two children Matthew Oneail and Maggie (Steve) OneailSmith, his mother, Colleen Oneail, and brothers Keary and Stephen (Gretchen) Oneail. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward, and beloved dog Riley. www.reebfuneralhome.com

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SELLERS

BUYERS

ADDRESS

ZIP

AMT

Cannon, L.

Crouse, M.

5844 Bear Creek Dr.

43560

200,000

Equity Trust Co.

Simmons, M. & I.

7015 Altara Dr.

43560

153,000

Bollin, R. & J.

Rosino, B. & K.

8062 Claude Ct.

43560

288,500

4747 Sunny Creek Ln.

43560

69,900

Sylvania Cobblestones Develop. Sprague, P. & A.

7824 Erie St.

43560

175,250

Sylvania Cobblestones Develop. NWO Speculations LLC

4740 Sunny Creek Ln.

43560

237,600

Sylvania Cobblestones Develop. NWO Speculations LLC

4732 Sunny Creek Ln.

43560

237,600

Sylvania Cobblestones Develop. NWO Speculations LLC

4724 Sunny Creek Ln.

43560

237,600

Sylvania Cobblestones Develop. NWO Speculations LLC

Graumlich, R. Trustee

Bollin, R. & J.

4716 Sunny Creek Ln.

43560

237,600

Anderson, M. & J.

5707 Kylie Ct.

43560

239,000

Gardner, A. & T.

JJB

4671 Fairway Ln.

43560

838,700

Oblizajek, J.

Kandel, M. & K.

4610 Woodland Ln.

43560

191,500

Zureich, J. & K.

Wilson, G. & K.

6419 Thamletz Dr.

43560

355,000

Frye, A. & L.

Reno, C.

5937 Graystone Dr.

43560

150,500

Khasawneh, O.

Strait, S. & M.

6003 Marshwood Dr.

43560

189,500

Seitz, J. & L.

Walker, W.

5679 Monroe St. Bldg 3

43560

189,500

Arkebauer, J. Trustee

Gallup Investments LLC

5438 Alger Dr.

43560

148,700

Arkebauer, J. Trustee

Gallup Investments LLC

5434 Alger Dr.

43560

148,700

Thacker, M. & L.

Roznoski, M. & R.

4802 Tamworth Rd.

43560

170,000

Zember, J. & K.

Smith, C.

6002 Grainfield Dr.

43560

185,000

Bostleman, M. & J.

Miller, M.

8996 Stonybrook Blvd.

43560

277,900

Elkhechen, Y.

Eklhechen, N.

5426 Grey Dr.

43560

85,000

Elkhechen, Y.

Eklhechen, N.

5422 Grey Dr.

43560

85,000

Naqvi, A.

Haidar, H.

4717 Farm Creek Ln.

43560

310,000

5273 Brint Crossing Blvd 43560

253,900

2733 Westmar Ct.

43615

109,400

Metzger, E. & M.

Buckeye Real Estate Group LLC Hyatt, K. & J. Maltese, K. Trustee

Hall, C. & S.

Kurtz, C.

Waters, D. & J.

2020 The Bluffs

43615

150,000

Irons, K.

Norris, W.

2139 St. Andrews Bluffs

43615

130,000

2104 Oakside Rd.

43615

178,500

Filiere, C.

Helping Hands Trust

1916 Birkdale Rd.

43615

45,000

Wells Fargo Financial

Operation Homefront Inc.

3234 Marsrow Ave.

43615

107,000

Luna, M. & A.

Yaghi, A.

5823 Candlestick Ct.

43615

147,900

St. James Estates LTD

Orchard Creek Holdings LLC

6951 W. Bancroft St.

43615

250,000

Ingersoll, J. & J.

Thacker, M. & L.

3416 Corey Rd.

43615

210,000

Luhm LTD

Wright, P.

5764 Candlestick Ct.

43615

137,000

Shock, D.

Michael, R.

2725 Villa Dr.

43617

115,000

Louisville Title Agency of NWO Brelowski, R. & N.

Fagerman, B.

Parent, L. Etal

6803 Hampsford Cir.

43617

147,500

Brelowski, R. & N.

Sunshine Residential

5633 Woodridge Dr.

43623

185,000

GMAT Legal Title Trust

National Property Solutions

4033 Mockingbird Ln.

43623

135,010

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TWO BEDROOM MOBILE HOME On 5 country acres in western Lenawee County, MI. Located on private drive. Hudson Schools. Has room for horses or other farm animals. Backs up to a branch of Raisin River and has some woods. $44,900. Call Diana at Faust Real Estate, LLC 517-270-3646.

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FOR SALE CEMETERY LOTS IN OTTAWA HILLS Private Owners has cemetery lots in Ottawa Hills in sections GG, H, J & RR. $750.00/space, negotiable. Call Chris at 216/778-0909

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CANTALOPE NO. 31 A huge box stove made by Howard Stove Co. or Beaver Falls, PA, circa 1880, The Cantalope is 28” high, 20” Wide, and 41” long with a 30” firebox. Heavy cast, and fruit patterns on all sides. $1300.00 or make offer. Contact Sylvan Studio at 419-882-3423.