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Do-It Group Jim Sautter talked with Kim Burke and Jeff James who coordinated the efforts of the Do-It Group.

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Memorial Day

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L-R: Laverne Redden as Harriett Tubman and Sue McHugh, president of the Friends of the Lathrop House, join Cathy Nelson of the Friends of Freedom Society of Columbus, who traveled to Sylvania to present the first Underground Railroad historic Marker in northwest Ohio.

A wreath was placed in Ten Mile Creek ho noring the men and women wh o made the ultimate sacrifice for their country during the annual Memoria l Day Parade.

Ice Bucket Challenge Lydia Ko sank a birdie putt on the 18th green to win the 2014 Marathon Classic presented by Owens Corning and OI on July 20.

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Market on Main

Kaiden Levine is ready to break apart a boulder looking for a new discovery Jacquie Olender of Heavens Gate at the annual Fossil Fest held at the Soy Candles talked with longtime friend Sandy Brown and her son Sylvania Historical Village.

Austin at the Market.

May 2015 Be Prosperous and Healthy!

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CONGRATULATIONS

River Road Garden Club celebrates an 85-year history River Road Garden Club, founded in 1929, is celebrating its 85th year of community work. It was one of two up-river groups whose organization was sponsored by the Toledo Garden Club. In addition to study programs, the River Road Garden Club has always been involved in philanthropic work.

Some of the first activities involved making clothing for children that was distributed through the Toledo District Nurse Association. Members of the group

also purchased eyeglasses for needy students.

In 1937, club members undertook the elimination of weeds and the beautification of land adjacent to the major highways approaching Toledo. City officials agreed to cooperate to work toward this objective.

Later came the improvements at Walbridge Park and the Toledo Garden Center was established.

During World War II, members were very active working with the Red Cross, sewing, rolling bandages, and in 1955, club members

received the Dora A. Gill award for making over 1200 tray favors in one year for patients at the William Roche Memorial Hospital.

Participating in flower shows, visiting the gardens of other groups, offering book series and planning outdoor picnics for nature study were among the activities of early members. A local flower show was one of the main annual events and the club also donated trees to Wolcott House.

The River Road Garden Club is still very active in many communities around Toledo as participating members of the Toledo Garden Forum, the Garden Club of Ohio

and the National Garden Clubs.

Members are currently involved in plantings that attract butterflies, bees, and other endangered species. They also support the Toledo Botanical Garden, Toledo GROWS, garden therapy for the elderly and horticultural projects and other organizations.

The 2014-2015 officers are Sara Moomaw, president, Marjorie Fischer, vice president, Cornelia Wagener, treasurer, and Nancy Cole, secretary. Members meet the second Wednesday of each month, excluding January and August.

Standing, L-R: Sylvia Meiring, Rosemary Lones, Sara Moomaw, president. Seated, L-R: Jan Lowe, Cornelia, Wagener, treasurer, Nancy Cole, secretary, Susan Noss, Nancy Mooney, past president. Not pictured: Keri Buchs, Becky Elliot, Betty Kozak, Kris Moazed, Deborah Tuttle, Bonnie Vance, Bonnie Williams, Marjorie Fischer, vice president.

Sylvaania Sylvania Lake Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is rooted in the Sylvania community providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for those transitioning from hospital to home. Our dedicated team is proud to touch the lives of our patients every day.

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA ONGOING Alzheimer’s Association Support Group 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. To learn more, call Marie Ready at 800-272-3900 or mready@alz.org.

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

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

5693 N. Main St., Suite 1 Sylvania, Ohio 43560 Telephone: 419/824-0100 Facsimile: 419/824-0112 E-mail: sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com www.sylvaniaadvantage.com

PUBLISHER Sharon Lange NEWS EDITOR Mary Helen Darah CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Janet Amid, Helena Darah, Mary Helen Darah, Mike Jones, Marisa Mercurio, Craig Stough, Schuyler Stupica, Janis Weber COPY EDITING Sue Dessner, Susan Utterback, Bobbie Ziviski ADVERTISING Mary Helen Darah, Mary Rose Gajewski, Heidi Malak, Shannon Scully, Connie Torrey DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST Layne Torrey GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Elissa Cary, Christine Ziviski TYPIST Larry Hays Views expressed by contributing writers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff.

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.

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

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

For information, call 419/291-5667.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cardio Drumming Nutrition Resolutions, 6383 Monroe St., offers free Cardio Drumming, which

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TOPS Meets on Tuesdays The Ohio Chapter 1961 of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) holds its regular meeting on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6517 Brint Road. International yearly dues are $28; monthly dues are $5.

according to organizers is ‘the most fun you will ever have exercising.’ Classes will begin in January. All fitness levels welcome. Call 419/517-7080 for information Nutrition Resolution Holiday Belly Blitz Weight loss challenge and cardio fit camp starts in January. Call for details, 419/517-7080

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

Tuesday Evening Dinner served from 4:30-5:15, $5.50 per person; make reservation by noon the Friday before. Billiards: 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

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Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon, weekly Jazzercise: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9-10 a.m., Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; weekly Strength Training: Monday & Thursday 10-11 a.m., weekly,* Blood Pressure Clinic: Tuesday 8:3011:30 a.m.

Art Studio Class: Tuesday & Friday 911 a.m., weekly* Senior Chorus: Tuesday 9:45-11:15 a.m., weekly Bunco: first & third Tuesday, 1-3 p.m., monthly Call or check online for Tuesday evening after dinner program Strength/Balance: Wednesday 1-2 p.m., Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., weekly,* Oil Painting: Wednesday 1-3 p.m., weekly Investment Club: first Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 p.m., David Patton 1st VP, Merrill Lynch Blood Pressure/Glucose Clinic: second Thursday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., monthly Writer’s Critique: second & fourth Friday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., monthly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304 p.m., $3 at the door, weekly Jazzercise: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9-10 a.m.,Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-9:30 a.m.; weekly Strength Training: Monday & Thursday 10-11 a.m., weekly,*

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Blood Pressure Clinic: 10:30-12:30 Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:3012:30 p.m., weekly,* Blood Pressure Clinic: Tuesday 8:3011:30 a.m.

Legal Outreach: second Tuesday, by appointment, monthly Current Events Discussion Group: second & fourth Tuesday 3-4:30 p.m., monthly Call or check online for Tuesday evening after dinner program Visit with the Doctor: second Wednesday, 11-11:30 a.m., monthly Strength/Balance: Wednesday 1-2 p.m., Friday,10:30-11:30 a.m., weekly,* Restorative Yoga: Wednesday 2:30-4:15 p.m., weekly,* Travel Club: second Wednesday, 34:30 p.m. monthly Book Review Group: third Thursday 2-3 p.m., monthly Scrabble: Friday 1:30-4:30 p.m., weekly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304 p.m., $3 at the door, weekly CLOSED/HOLIDAY Blood Pressure Clinic: Tuesday 8:3011:30 a.m.

Medicare & You: third Tuesday 5:30-6:30 p.m., monthly Call or check online for Tuesday evening after dinner program

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

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

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

• Jan. 6 Beginner Taoist Tai Chi classes, 1-2 p.m.

Elks Lodge 3520 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. 419/537-0131 Taoist Tai Chi Society classes consist of slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation, and strength. Classes are held every Tuesday and Friday.

• Jan. 7 Medication Therapy Management, 9 a.m-noon CPW Health 3130 Central Park West Dr., Suite A 419/841-9622 cpwhc.com Michelle Mangan, PharmD, RPH from UTMC will be at CPW Health for individual appointments. Are you currently taking a laundry list of prescription medications, some over the counter and even some herbal remedies? Are you having trouble keeping up with the cost? She can help!

Call CPW to register.

• Jan. 8 Free Line Dancing Lessons, 6:30 p.m.

American Legion Joseph W. Diehn Post 468 5580 Centennial Rd. 419/882-9080 sylvaniapost468.com Get in line! Free line dancing lessons are being offered at the American Legion weekly on Thursdays through January.

Lessons will take place 6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Following the lesson, you may put what was learned to the test on the dance floor.

Are you already a pro? Arrive at 7 p.m. for the fun.

Brown Bag Lecture, noon – 1 p. m.

CPW Health 3130 Central Park West Dr., Suite A 419/841-9622 cpwhc.com Take this opportunity to learn about the new (and the old) wellness services available at your fingertips! The panel will include the owners and directors for Medical Fitness, Massage Therapy, Tai Chi, Yoga 101, Beyond Basics Health Coaching, doTerra Essential Oils/Aromatouch Technique and Medication Therapy Management. Start the new year out by learning how to take better control of your health! Lunch is provided.

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Sylvania AdVantage/Boomers & Beyond Deadline 5693 N. Main St. 419/824-0100 graphics.sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com Last day for you or your business to reach

our loyal readers through advertising in our Jan 17 edition. Call or email the Sylvania Advantage/Boomers and Beyond today!

Silver Screen Classics: Gone with the Wind, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Valentine Theatre 425 N. St. Clair Street Valentine Box Office, 419/242-2787 Experience a night out watching a classic film in a historic theater. Draft beer, full bar, and $2 popcorn will enhance your movie going experience. Reservations suggested.

Dates and times are subject to change.

General admission. Confirm information by calling the theater or visit its website.

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

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

World Dance Party, 2-4 p.m.

Valentine Theatre 410 Adams Street Valentine Box Office, 419/242-2787 toledosymphony.com valentinetheatre.com The Toledo Symphony Orchestra has partnered with local dance companies to present an afternoon of brightly colored costumes, music and dance. The World Dance Party will introduce your child to the world of dance including performances of Chinese folk dance, Irish stepping, and Mexican ballet. Family fun activities begin at 2 p.m. with the performance following at 3 p.m.

• Jan. 12 Hoopla for iPad, 2-3 p.m.

Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 toledolibrary.org What's all the hoopla about hoopla? Check out FREE eVideo, eMusic, and eAudiobooks from the Library for your iPad. With thousands of titles available 24/7, there's something for the whole family. Be sure to bring your iPad and follow along with our demonstration! It is recommended that you have a basic knowledge of using an iPad. Have your library card, Apple ID with password, and an email address ready to use. Registration for this ADULT class is required.

Essential Oils 101 Class, 10-11 a.m.

CPW Health 3130 Central Park West Dr., Suite A 419/841-9622

Your go-to event:

cpwhc.com Winter’s gray skies and the cold/flu season can bring you down if you’re not prepared.

You know the routine; time off work, sick kids, sleepless nights. Add in a touch of the winter blues and you are one hot mess! This year, plan ahead and be prepared! Learn how to use simple tools that can really help make this winter a breeze. For more information call Patti at 419/779-6310 or CPW at 419/841-9622.

• Jan. 12-Jan. 17 I Spy Mystery Bottle, Daily 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 toledolibrary.org Teens in grades 5-12 drop by the library to see how many items you can find in the mystery bottle for a chance to win prizes.

• Jan. 13 Wild Ones: Going Native—A Journey from Chemicals and Cultivars to Native Landscaping. 7 p.m.

Nederhouser, Olander Park Wild Ones Oak Openings Region president Hal Mann will present his personal journey of mind, spirit, and conversion from cultivars and chemicals to all native landscaping.

Learn what caused him to change his approach to landscaping, how he started, the joys and trials he’s experienced along the way, and the enrichment he’s found as he continues his ongoing trip. The event is free and open to public.

• Jan. 15 Healthy Living Series New Years Resolutions, noon-1 p.m.

CPW Health 3130 Central Park West Dr., Suite A 419/841-9622 cpwhc.com Ready to get your body back on track from all of the holiday goodies? Come find out how to set your goals for the New Year and get a jump start on your weight loss!

Sessions are led by Ashley Daniels, B.S., a Certified Healthy Lifestyle Coaching/Holistic Health Practitioner with Beyond Basics Health Coaching.

• Jan. 16 Lourdes Lifelong Learning Lecture: ‘The U.S. Foreign Policy Discussion and Debate,’ 10 a.m.

Franciscan Center 6832 Convent Blvd.

A discussion on U.S. Foreign Policy is the topic for the January Lifelong Learning Lecture. The event is free to members and

‘Down to Earth’ he Zulu Patrol: Down to Earth’ transports viewers back in time to learn about the development of Earth and the life forms who called it home. The program is based on a popular awardwinning television series and can be seen at the Appold Planetarium on the campus of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd.

Viewings are on Saturday Jan. 24, Feb. 21 and Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Jan. 25, Feb. 22 and March 1 at 2 p.m.

Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under and for Lourdes University Students with a current student ID. Call 419/517-8897, email planetarium@lourdes.edu, or go to Lourdes.edu/planetarium for more information.

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA • Jan. 17 Celebrating Veterans Fundraiser 11 a.m.-4-p.m.

Forrester’s On the River 26 Main St., Toledo ‘Celebrating Veterans’ fundraiser by United States Vets. Inc. is to assist American veterans in search of stability in their lives via meeting educational needs and vital, viable resources.

Live musical entertainment will be provided by ‘Veterans Band & Friends.’ Featured performers include Bob May, the jazz sounds of The Skip Turner Band and poet Ophelia J. Thompson.

Area vendors and exhibitors will be a special addition to the event. Special guest celebrity hosts will include Toledo officials and business persons who will honor and support the nation’s heroes.

• Jan. 17, 4-5:30 p.m.

• Jan. 18, 9:20 a.m.

Chidester Lecture Series Sylvania United Church of Christ 7240 Erie St. Nancy Duff, the Stephan Colwell Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at Princeton Theological Seminary of Princeton, N.J., will talk about the life and thought of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian, at the Chidester Lecture Series. Tickets for the Saturday talk, ‘Stages on the Road to Freedom: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Church Today’ are $15 and can be purchased at the door. The Sunday talk, ‘Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Ethics for His Time and Ours’ is free. She will also be the guest preacher at the 8:30 a.m. and the 10:40 a.m. services.

• Jan. 19 Wild Ones: A Day of Service—Seeds and Soup. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Nederhouser, Olander Park Clean and package seeds that have been collected for restoration work and used on other Wild Ones projects and events. No experience is necessary. Afterward, enjoy homemade soup.

• Jan. 21 Business Boost: Using Library Resources to Gain the Competitive Edge!, 6-8 p.m.

Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 toledolibrary.org Businesses need an edge over their competition and the owner who works smarter is often the one who gets ahead.

The Library has electronic databases that an owner can use to build targeted lists of prospective customers and that can help businesses learn how their competitive peers are performing. Using American Business/Reference USA/One Source at either the library, from an office or home, business owners can get valuable information quickly. Registration for this Adult class is highly suggested.

Medication Therapy Management, 9 a.m.-noon CPW Health 3130 Central Park West Dr., Suite A 419/841-9622 cpwhc.com Michelle Mangan, PharmD, RPH, from UTMC, will be at CPW for individual appointments. If attendees are currently taking a laundry list of prescription medications, some over-the-counter and herbal remedies or having trouble keeping up with the cost, Mangan will offer her advice.

• Jan. 24 Healthcare REIT presents Mozart and More Series: All Mozart, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Franciscan Center on the campus of Lourdes University 6832 Convent Blvd.

Toledo Symphony, 419/246-8000 toledosymphony.com Stefan Sanderling conducts an evening of classical music in the Franciscan Center.

• Jan. 25 Toledo Jazz Orchestra Plays the Music of the Big Bands, 3-5 p.m.

Toledo Club 235 14th St. 419/297-5971 or the Valentine Theatre box office at 419/242-2787 valentinetheatre.com Email: annies75@aol.com Jazz up a winter’s afternoon at the third concert in the Toledo Jazz Orchestra’s Black & White Sedan Series, ‘TJO Septet Plays the Music of the Big Bands.’ The Centennial Room at the Toledo Club will swing with the concert that will feature hors d’oeuvres (included in ticket price) and a cash bar in a bistro-like setting. General admission tickets are $35.

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• Jan. 26 Magazines for iPad, 2-3 p.m.

Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 Great digital magazines are available free from the library. This program features a demonstration of the library's eMagazine service and will demonstrate how to save money, go green, and stay current with favorite titles, available to 24/7 on an iPad. It is recommended that attendees have a basic knowledge of using an iPad and bring it to follow along. Registration is required.

• Feb. 14 Wine and Cheese Reception, 6 p.m.

Maumee Indoor Theatre 601 Conant St., Maumee Charlene Hansen, 419/277-2779 or charlene.hansen@live.com The Anthony Wayne Alumni Associate will hold its second annual wine and cheese reception prior to the Waterville Playshop’s production of ‘Leading Ladies.’ The cost for both the reception and the play is $20 with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Anthony Wayne Alumni Association

Scholarship Fund. Tickets can be purchased

by Feb. 1 by sending a $20 check payable to Anthony Wayne Alumni Association, P.O. Box 2441, Whitehouse, Ohio 43571-0441.

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Former Southview Athletic Director wins national award

BY MARY HELEN DARAH

Twila Gillespie congratulated her husband, former Sylvania Southview athletic director, Glen Gillespie, who received the national ‘Distinguished Service Award’ on Dec. 16.

Retired Sylvania Southview High School athletic director, Glen Gillespie, was one of 10 recipients to receive the “2014 Distinguished Service Award” given by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. Gillespie was honored for his contributions to interscholastic athletics in National Harbor, Md. at the 45th annual National Athletic Directors Conference. The award is presented annually to members of the NIAAA for outstanding service and contributions to interscholastic athletics at the local, state, and national levels.

Gillespie, of Sylvania, retired in 2012 after a 35-year career in education and 22 years serving as an athletic director in Ohio.

Gillespie enjoyed 13 years as the athletic director for Sylvania Southview High School before his retirement. Gillespie has had numerous roles in his career including serving as a tournament manager for the Ohio High School Athletic Association and board member for the Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Association. He became the newsletter editor for OIAAA and was appointed the Leadership Training Institute’s coordinator in 2012. Gillespie was awarded the OIAAA Citation in 2007 and was

inducted into the OIAAA Hall of Fame in 2012.

Retirement has not slowed him down or mellowed his enthusiasm. His numerous post-retirement activities include Leadership Training, serving on the NIAAA Publications Committee and being the editor for the “Ideas that Work” column of the “Interscholastic Athletic Administration Magazine.”

“I am very proud to be a member of the NIAAA,” says Gillespie. “I am humbled to receive this honor. I have to thank Sylvania Schools for allowing me to participate in the conferences during my time with them. I always wanted to get up and go to work every morning.” Gillespie also acknowledged his wife, Twila, for encouraging him throughout his career and currently supporting his numerous activities in retirement. “My friends say that they know the truth,” says Gillespie. “They are correct when thinking I wouldn’t be able to accomplish what I do without my wife.”

The NIAAA has about 9,000 members worldwide with members in North and South America, Europe and the Middle East.

Gillespie is the 16th Ohio athletic director to receive the “Distinguished Award” since its inception in 1979.

Quilts of Compassion Distributed

Janice Grimes of Quilts of Compassion and Allison Fox of Stitch, in the OakTree Plaza on Holland-Sylvania Road and Sylvania Avenue, look over some of the more than 250 quilts made by volunteers that were distributed to local nursing homes and patients at ProMedica Toledo Hospital during Christmas week. Fox invited Grimes and several volunteers to use her new classroom space adjacent to her shop to sort the quilts in preparation for distribution.

New Lions Inducted

L-R: Sunrise Lions Club member Bill Niejadlik inducted new members John Bolster and Amy Klosterman, (not pictured) of Kingston Residence Sylvania and witnessed by Sandra Gratop, and Lion President John Kruszewski at the annual holiday breakfast held at Kingston Residence of Sylvania. Lion members enjoyed breakfast prepared by the Kingston staff and a performance of a version of ‘The 12 days of Christmas,’ lead by Ellie Niejadlik, which has become an annual tradition.

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The White Family dealership continues a century-old tradition When Hugh White opened his first Chevrolet store in Zanesville, Ohio, in 1914, little did the family realize that was the beginning of a long-standing tradition of four generations in the automotive industry.

White’s son Jim began working at the family dealership as a teenager in the late 1920s. He returned to the Zanesville dealership after college during the Depression. The younger White moved to Toledo to continue the family business by opening his own Chevrolet dealership on Monroe and 14th Street in 1940.

It was at that location the dealership became known for what was to become a familiar jingle used to this day, “The place to go, 14th and Monroe!” That jingle, altered a bit through time, is still encouraging customers to buy their Chevrolet from the dealership. White also developed several other innovations in retail marketing, finance and insurance and centralized statistical controls.

Over the next 20 years, the family dealership continued to grow as White acquired a total of 12 additional Chevrolet dealerships

throughout Ohio. In 1968, he purchased Suburban Automotive on the corner of Alexis Road and Monroe Street in Sylvania. From a one-car showroom and a two-car service garage, the dealership has grown to encompass the entire corner under the leadership of Dave White Jr. The Acura dealership was added in 1998. In 2012, the dealership expanded, again, to include a renovated 100,000-square-foot building to house an upscale used vehicle showroom and offices. A large collision center is located on Alexis Road, Lexus of Toledo is on the corner of Central and King and Jim White Toyota is at 6123 W. Central Ave. in Sylvania Township, all part of the group. Currently, the dealership employs over 250 people in the five locations in the Sylvania area while Jim White Honda is located in Maumee.

Dave White Chevrolet has long been a driving force in the Sylvania area and employs over 250 people in the five locations in the Sylvania area. Company-wide, there are 850 employees in the 21 dealerships in Ohio, South Dakota and Wyoming.

Mobile Care Group gives back to the community Mobile Care Group employees hosted a food drive to benefit the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank from Dec. 1 through Dec. 24.

A friendly competition began between the Ancillary and Transportation departments.

MCG announced it surpassed the 1,000pound goal and the Ancillary department won the competition.

“Your 2,330 items weighed in at 1,583 pounds, providing 1,320 meals,” said James M. Caldwell, president and CEO of the TNWOFB. “Fighting hunger requires a partnership between the charitable, private, and public

sectors. We are very grateful to the Mobile Care Group for hosting this outstanding food drive.”

“Everyone at MCG is committed to helping the local community, and we felt a food drive would be a perfect way to help families during the holiday season. We have assembled a great and generous team at MCG and we’re already looking forward to surpassing this donation next year,” added Joe Wallace, president and CEO of MCG. Mobile Care Group is located at 5151 S. Main St. in Sylvania.

L-R: Keith Walker of Walker Funeral Homes, Neal Mahoney, Sylvania Township Trustee, Mary Westphal, Sylvania City Council president, George Cordray of Budget Blinds and Dave Achen of EdwardJones, joined Hillary and Dave White Jr., Dave White Sr., and Stephanie White to cut the ribbon to open the new used vehicle showroom on Alexis Road at Monroe Street in 2012.

New Sylvania City Council member appointed

BY MARISA MERCURIO Jason Mishka, a network architect at the University of Michigan Health System, has been newly appointed to the Sylvania City Council. He replaces former council member Mike Brown who moved to Florida.

Mishka, chosen by the council out of a pool of applicants, has been attending council meetings since before his appointment and stated that he is eager to learn more about Sylvania and help in any way he can. While Mishka was assigned by the council to fill Brown’s vacant seat, he plans on running for reelection to continue working on the City Council when his term is up in December 2015.

Mishka graduated from The University of

Toledo with a Masters of Business Administration and has worked in the information technology field for over 15 years.

He and his wife have been resident of Sylvania since 2006. Mishka said he chose to apply for the council seat because he believes “public service is a meaningful use of time and energy” and his educational and work experience will be beneficial to his work on the council. He also stated that he is pleased to be a part of the council and hopes his being a member will prove to be both a challenge and a learning experience.

Mishka serves on the following committees: Buildings and Grounds, Employee and Community Relations, Parks and Forestry, Streets, and is chairman of Utilities and Environments. Committee..

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Holidays Celebrated at DSA Cocktails and Conversation

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Kyle Talkington of Studio419, Gabe Ng of SpaceBar, and Tom Prescott of Choconotes hosted Cocktails

and Conversation for DSA members on Dec. 18.

Scott Stampflmeier, of Sylvan Studios, Andrew Whitson of TrustLink Payment Solutions and Chris Batch of KeyBank enjoyed taking a break before the holidays.

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Edward Jones office opens in Nantuckett Business Plaza A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 19 officially opened Jennifer Panczyszyn’s new Edward Jones office at 4646 Nantuckett Dr. in the Nantuckett Business Plaza.

After 20-plus years in the banking industry, Jennifer Panczyszyn joined the Edward Jones team, working with John King for a little over a year in his Mayberry office. After the successful completion of the Good Night training program, she was eligible to select a location in the Sylvania area for her office.

“We both liked this area and this location,” noted Jean Lowe, the branch office administra-

tor. “This is a great building in an excellent business plaza.”

Panczyszyn leased the 1,000-square-foot office suite from Jim Schwerkoske of JMS Real Estate Service, the owner of the building.

Headquartered in St. Louis, the 93-year-old Edward Jones has grown to become the fourth largest investment firm in the country and has nearly 10,000 locations, seven of which are in the Sylvania and Sylvania Township area.

Edward Jones financial advisors are committed to a philosophy that emphasizes quality and diversification and they focus on individual

clients who share that philosophy and are longterm investors. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today. The firm's 12,000-plus

financial advisors work directly with nearly seven million clients to understand their personal goals, from college savings to retirement, and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy.

Amy’s Allie to open in January

Amy Parker puts a finishing touch on one of the displays.

Front row, L-R: Brian Panczyszyn joined his wife, Jennifer, and daughter Ellie to cut the ribbon to open Mrs. Panczyszyn’s new Edward Jones office with Jean Lowe, Sharon Smith and Kelsie Shehorn. Back row, L-R: John King, Bob Heisler, Dave Achen and Suzy Greene of Edward Jones and Kathy Crowther of Office Image.

Sylvania area resident Amy Parker, a Northview graduate, majored in interior design in college and was also interested in fashion merchandising. However, her career path followed a different route until recently when she decided to open Amy’s Allie, a unique fashion boutique at 3146 Markway in

Cricket West. “This a good, central location and easy to find. We are also just down from Biggby’s Coffee, which is a very busy location,” Parker said.

“I had been a sales representative for fashion eyewear and I got tired of all of the travel I had to do,” Parker said. “I decided that the time was right to open a women’s clothing boutique. This has always been my dream and is something I have always wanted to do.”

With help from her good friend from high school, Michael Szurko, and her husband, Craig, Parker was able to transform the former yoga studio into a high-style boutique. “We used a lot of fun items like the pipes we used for displays. We also polished the concrete floors to complete an industrial look,” she added. One of her friends, Dawn Hackett, painted the store’s logo on a canvas and painted “Amy’s Allie” on one of the side interior walls. Her friend, Deb Dartt helped with inventory and social media, among other things.

Another friend, Cyndy Maxwell, a teacher at Rogers High School, had one of her students, Colleen Urbina, designing a website for Amy’s Allie as a school project.

According to Parker, women of all ages, from ‘tweens’ to mature older women will be able to find suitable apparel that is age- and size-appropriate. “We have clothing from petite to plus sizes,” she noted. “We have a lot of layering pieces along with leggings and other popular pant lines. We also have a selection of party dresses, shoes and boots,” Parker said.

“And, best of all, all of our clothing and footwear is reasonably priced,” she added. “We offer quality merchandise that is affordable.

Shoppers do not have to spend a fortune here for trendy fashions.” Shoppers will also be able to purchase handmade jewelry by Cyndy Maxwell and other gift items as well.

In addition, Parker is working with Brooklyn Hauck of neighboring salon French Twist, who will coordinate all of the makeup and hair styling for models wearing fashions from Amy’s Allie. “This is a great center with lots of synergy between the different business owners. I am looking forward to working with other business personnel for various projects,” Parker said.

The new store is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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A new restaurant, POP Grille, Party on Palate, opens on Holland-Sylvania Road

Partners Ray Oka and Tom Parent have made significant changes to the former El Matador facility.

Chef and owner Ray Oka is realizing his dream when his restaurant, POP Grille, Party on Palate, opens at 3309 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. “We are offering ‘world cuisine with Asian

fusion,’ and diners will find a menu of healthy offerings on a whole different level,” Oka explained. “Diners will experience many dishes with sweet, spicy and fruity tastes.”

The Bali-born chef plans to introduce some of the specialty dishes from his native land combining them with the more traditional offerings. “We’re going to combine dishes such as ribeye steaks in a pineapple marinade and use a fruit-based barbecue sauce for our swordfish and shrimp dishes,” he stated. “We are also going to do a lot with pickled carrots, cucumbers, radishes and more.”

He continues, “Look for the menu to include such specialties as a cold lobster sandwich with peach sauce and wasabi coleslaw and three pieces of lamb rack marinated in a tropical barbecue sauce. There will also be an ocean delight of shrimp and calamari paired with pineapple and topped with a house vinaigrette, to name a few. Even our burgers will have a totally different flavor.”

Oka and his partner, Tom Parent, recently

leased the former El Matador restaurant and reconfigured the space to accommodate the new concept. An upscale bar has returned to the main room adjacent to the entrance.

High-top four-seat tables complement the row of booths that line the bar area. A separate dining room has been created that will accommodate diners and even private parties for up to 60 people with projections for meetings. According to Oka, the new restaurant

has a seating capacity for 137 guests. “This is a good location in the heart of other businesses and residential communities,” Parent said.

“We saw great potential for this location.”

According to Oka, the new restaurant looks forward to offering a Bloody Mary and Mimosa Sunday brunch. “We are also anticipating hosting regular monthly events. We plan to have different tastings such as wine, whisky and even cognac,” he said.

A Gift to the Firefighters

Be part of the planning for Sylvania’s second library The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library is planning to build a second state-of-the-art library branch in Sylvania. The new branch will be located on 5.29 acres of property near Sylvania Southview High School at the intersection of King Road and Sylvania Avenue.

The Library is committed to Sylvania and surrounding area customers and welcomes feedback about current and projected library service needs in the Sylvania area. A public planning meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m at the Sylvania Municipal Building, 6635 Maplewood Ave., Sylvania.

The present Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St., will stay open during the construction of the new branch. After the new branch is built, there are plans to renew, upgrade and refresh the present Sylvania library. Blueprints of the new Sylvania Branch project will be made available to the public soon and will be displayed in the current Sylvania Branch lobby.

Additional public meetings may be held for continued customer input.

For more information and to access the Library’s online resources, visit toledolibrary.org.

Members of the Bitter family, Keith, Kelly and Ethan Bitter, Cherrie Bitter, Karen and Jeff Bitter, Karen and Alex Scott, Dep. Chief Mike Ramm, firefighter Chris Nye, Doug and Jacob Bitter and firefighter Ryan Sedlock. The Bitter family thanked members of the Sylvania Township Fire Department on behalf of their father, Richard, who recently passed away. Earlier in the year, Dep. Chief Ramm and firefighters Nye and Sedlock were on duty and rescued Bitter, saving his life at the time. From that day forward until his death, Bitter kept his emergency scanner close and would stand across the street from the No. 1 Station at 6633 Monroe St. to wave to the firefighters as they went on a call. The Bitter family gave a photo of their father along with his emergency scanner, which was placed in the station’s display case.

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The Sylvanian You Need To Know

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Courtney Gilliland

Lourdes University Nursing Student Appears on the Rachael Ray Show

BY MARY HELEN DARAH

L-R: Television personality Rachael Ray gave Sylvania Northview High School graduate and Lourdes nursing student, Courtney Gilliland, the thrill of a lifetime with a surprise meeting with Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth.

Courtney Gilliland, a 2011 Sylvania Northview High School graduate and Lourdes University nursing student, had the thrill of a lifetime when she appeared on the “Rachael Ray Show” on Dec 2. The daytime program stars Food Network celebrity Rachael Ray and features a mix of entertainment, information and, of course, cooking.

Gilliland vaguely recalls writing a letter to the show at age 16, expressing her desire to be in the theater and her admiration for Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth. To her surprise she received a call from the production manager of the “Rachael Ray Show.”

The show’s coordinator inquired why Gilliland became interested in the theater and if she were still involved in theatrical productions. Gilliland had been in theater, band and choir at Northview High School. Currently, she continues her involvement in the theater at Lourdes University where she serves as president of the Lourdes University Drama Society. “I couldn’t believe that they called me after all these years,” said Gilliland. “I told them that I got into theater because I was so shy. It really helped me to express myself and get in front of people.” Following a lengthy conversation of inquiries, she was asked if she would like to be on the show. “I sent them a video of me singing. We then set up a time to film a segment in my house the day before I was to go to New York City to tape the show,” said Gilliland. “They filmed me doing homework and showed my bedroom that is filled with Broadway paraphernalia.”

Gilliland arrived in New York City with her aunt, Carol Sharp. “An intern came and got us and walked us from our hotel a short distance to where the show is filmed,” says Gilliland.

“They did our hair and makeup and told me that they wanted me to sing on the show. That was nerve wracking. They took my Aunt Carol [Sharp] to be part of the audience, put a mike on me and walked me across the street to wait in the green room. We were supposed to film at 11:30 a.m. but it was almost two hours later before we filmed because of a ‘technical’ difficulty.”

Gilliland finally found herself in front of the camera with Rachael Ray. Ray asked her numerous questions about her Broadway hero, Kristin Chenoweth. “She [Ray] also asked me how many times I saw ‘Wicked’, which is eight,” said Gilliland. “After the interview, I was asked to sing ‘Popular’ from the show ‘Wicked.’ Ten seconds into singing the song, I heard a voice behind me. It was Kristin Chenoweth! It was an incredible moment.

Later I found out the ‘technical difficulty’ that delayed taping that day was actually due to Chenoweth’s being stuck on the Brooklyn Bridge.”

Beside the thrill of being on the show, Gilliland also received two tickets to the Broadway revival of “On the Twentieth Century” that Chenoweth will be starring in this February. “The tough part is deciding who to take,” said Gilliland. “It’s still hard to believe that this really happened and that a letter written six years ago brought me an experience I will always remember.”

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Strength In Numbers

BY HELENA DARAH The majority of New Year’s resolutions consist of plans to optimize one’s health.

People want to work out more, eat healthier, and plan to lose weight or run their first race. I think fitness and nutrition goals are an awesome way to make your 2015 a healthy and happy year! However, many resolutions tend to fail within the first couple months when the excitement and motivation starts to wither.

Therefore, my advice to you is to join forces with a friend, family member, co-worker, etc., to help reach your goals and to stick with your resolutions throughout the whole year!

“Two heads are better than one” and “teamwork is best” are phrases we constantly hear and there is certain validity to them.

When we work with someone, we encourage one another and help each other stay on track.

For example, if your plan is to attend a spinning class three times a week and you come home one day exhausted from a long day’s work, realistically, you may end up sprawled out on the couch with a doughnut in your hand, Netflix “binging” and falling asleep.

However, if you made this commitment with a friend, they will call you up and say something like, “Get your butt off the couch. We promised we would go and we are sticking with it! No excuses!” You may hate that person at the time, but you will definitely thank them after you leave the class feeling refreshed, healthy and proud of yourself for going. You can repay your friend the same way when they want to play “hooky.”

When working towards a nutrition goal, it is also important, if not vital, to do with someone else. Eating healthy can be hard if you live with someone or are close with someone who stuffs his or her face with junk. You and your resolution partner in crime need to stick together! Dinner plans? Skip the fast food and have a nice sit down meal. Scour the menu and look for options you both agree to be healthy and satisfying. Order some fish with fresh vegetables and opt for a lower calorie drink!

Cooking for your family is a GREAT way for everyone to be on track. There are so many healthy, scrumptious recipes that are glutenand sugar-free that the whole family will love.

They will also love the way they feel after

switching to better nutrition.

Another great reason for making resolutions together is to help a family member or friend that really needs to lose weight without hurting his or her feelings when addressing the issue. Say something along the lines of, “I really want to change my lifestyle this year. I want to eat healthier and workout more but no one will do it with me! Do you think you could help me and be my resolution buddy? Maybe we can make a pact to go to the gym four times a week together and start a new nutrition plan! It could be fun!” This way, you are putting the emphasis on YOU wanting to be healthier, but that you need assistance to keep you motivated. You will not hurt feelings or make anyone feel uncomfortable. Rather, you are helping him or her become healthier (along with yourself).

So, for this New Year’s Eve, find someone to make a health pact with. Again, I advocate health, not “skinniness.” Women, don’t make your goal to become a size 2 or for men, to gain 50 pounds in pure muscle mass. Make a goal to be HEALTHY and to push yourself to limits you did not think you were capable of

Lourdes University choirs celebrate 31 years The Lourdes University Choral program, under the direction of Karen T. Biscay, begins its 31st concert season. New members are welcome. The Lourdes Chorus is open to the community. No audition is required; just a voice-section placement.

The Lourdes choirs have performed in Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Canada, England and Hungary, singing in a wide variety of musical styles and collaborating with many

area choirs and instrumental ensembles.

Rehearsals begin on Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. in the new Canticle Center, 5335 Silica Dr., Sylvania.

Chorus alumni are invited to return to see the choirs’ new home.

The first ooncert of 2015 will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Franciscan Center.

To learn more, contact Karen T. Biscay at kbiscay@lourdes.edu or call 419/824-3772.

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Remember, you only have one body, so treat it right. Nourish it, care for it and love it!

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A Visit with Raechel Kolling of The Studio in the Village As the Savvy Sylvanian, I stopped into The Studio in the Village not knowing what I would find behind the door of the shop located in Sylvania’s Historical Village. I am happy to report I discovered a young woman passionate about keeping ‘green’, upcycling and turning the old, worn and discarded into works of

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art. The only disappointment was that she couldn’t work her magic on this post-holiday woman.

How did you get your start?

“I moved away for two decades and came back when my mom got sick. After she died, we decided to stay. I have always been on the hunt at thrift shops and estate sales for unusual items I could ‘upcycle’. I guess you could call me a scavenger. It always surprises me what items I find and where I find them. I used to

have a vendor booth at various shows and events but I always hoped to one day have a space to call my own. I had a store in Toledo for two years but it was far too big and I got ‘swallowed’ up in my surroundings. I wanted to feel part of a community and Sylvania seemed like the perfect place to be. When this place became available, I jumped. I have been here since May of last year.”

What makes your store unique?

“I am very proud to be a green business. I attempt to use all secondhand material and I do not purchase anything from China. I love giving new life to old items. That being said, many of my clients come in for a free consultation to see what I can create out of items they already own. I also repair jewelry. Clients take their fine jewelry to a jewelry store to be fixed but people bring me their clasps, broaches, belts, or a chain that needs to be shortened to me. Many clients want me to incorporate an heirloom piece into something new while maintaining its integrity. It’s a very affordable way to update your pieces. Bring me something you are not using and I will turn it into something amazing.”

What seems to be trending at the moment?

“Clients love to come in and purchase a

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‘statement’ piece. These fun, large, visually interesting pieces can have a great impact especially worn with a simple outfit. Also, using eclectic items you wouldn’t think would be incorporated into a piece is fun. I created affordable necklaces that people have really enjoyed wearing made out of a single wine cork on a long chain. I then add an initial charm, and other items to individualize the piece for my clients.”

What’s in the future for The Studio in the Village?

“I hope to continue to grow the jewelry repair part of my business. I plan on staying in Sylvania. I love the sense of being part of a small town atmosphere. I have found that small town fits small business. I hope to continue to make pretty things for people to enjoy.

As an artist, that’s really the most important thing I care about.”

The Studio in the Village is located at 5727 Main St. in Sylvania. For additional information call 419/824-0742 or visit thestudiointhevillage.com.

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Annual Wine and Cheese Tasting Held

A Cousins’ Sleep Over L-R: Robert and Dana Thompson hosted their fourth annual wine and cheese tasting extravaganza in their Holland home and included Sylvania friends Trish, John and Sylvania Southview graduate Ragan Shaffer in the fun.

–by Mary Helen Darah

Seated on the couch, L-R: Colleen Litchfield, Danny Gemerchak, Maren Gemerchak, Eileen Boyle Gemerchak, Sheila Boyle Litchfield, Ceci Russ, Tricia Boyle Russ and James Russ. Seated on the floor, L-R: Tommy Litchfield, Joey Gemerchak and Matthew Litchfield celebrated after Christmas with a sleep over at the home of Tricia Boyle Russ. She entertained her sisters, Sheila Boyle Litchfield of West Hartford, Conn. with her children and Eileen Boyle Gemerchak of Sylvania and her children.

Christ Child Society members and guests enjoy annual Christmas Party

Jane Larsen, Dee Dillon, and Beverly Porter were all aglow at the annual Christ Child Society Christmas party held at the Toledo Country Club on Dec. 11.

Christ Child Society President Charlene Kuhn and her husband, Don, enjoyed chatting with Diana Gabel at the annual party.

Paul and Linda Justen were among the guests at the Christ Child Society’s annual Christmas event.

Meg Sears and Jenny Trogan checked out the books that were donated at the annual party.

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Holidays Were Brighter Thanks to the ‘Do-It’ Group

Scott Simpson and his father-in-law Bob Loehmeier enjoyed shopping together at the Do-It event.

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Bob Wasserman met up with his daughter Julie who was shopping with other volunteers. This year, the Do- It Group raised enough money to buy groceries for 17 families including three from Sylvania Area Family Services.

Joe Araiz and Caitlin Zimla were enthusiastic volunteers and eager to shop for groceries, which they delivered on Dec. 20. Any monies left over will be distributed to local charities.

Chris Keller and Mick Malone have been part of the Do-It Group for the last several years. The group meets on the Thursday prior to the shopping day to raise money for the event.

Lorie Smith rang out cousins Norm and George Tanber after they finished shopping. Each of the shoppers was assigned the name of a family for whom they were selecting groceries at Sautter’s Market.

Ed Biniecki and Al Mollenkamp shopped for groceries according to the list their family had made out.

Steve Sadowski, Hank Keighley, Mike Spencer and Joe Sweeny made short work of filling their grocery carts.

Kendra and Ron Hipp with sons Jason and Jackson, made their shopping expedition a family affair.

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Marathon Classic checks presented The Marathon Classic Presented by Owens Corning and O-I donated $547,250 to 22 northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan children’s charities using proceeds from this year’s annual LPGA tournament. Hundreds of children from seven northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan counties will benefit from the contributions.

The charities that received funds this year include Anne Grady Services, The Arts Partnership of Hancock County, Camp Fire Northwest Ohio, CASA Volunteer Association (Monroe), CASA Volunteer Association (Toledo), Charity Ticket Program, Children’s Hunger Alliance, Christian Clearing House, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo, Findlay Family YMCA, First Tee of Lake Erie, Friends of the Findlay-Hancock Co. Library, Gliding Stars of Findlay, James Dickman Memorial Fund, Jamie Farr Scholarship Fund of the Toledo Community Foundation, Junior Achievement, Mobile Meals of Toledo, Putnam County YMCA, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Ryan’s Place, Special Kids Therapy, Inc., Specialized Alternatives for Family and Youth, and United Way of Hancock County.

The tournament has now raised $8.7 million for 139 northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan children’s charities since its inception in 1984. “It was a phenomenal year for the Marathon Classic,” said Tournament Director Judd Silverman. “We not only surpassed our goal for charitable contributions, but also experienced a double figure increase in television ratings on The Golf Channel compared to 2013. Thanks to Marathon, the four days of television coverage once again generated positive exposure for northwest Ohio all over the world. The icing on the cake was Lydia Ko. To have a 17-year old win the Marathon Classic is something we may never see again. She’s truly an incredible young lady.”

“The charitable mission of the tournament is the primary reason we decided to become the title sponsor two years ago,” said Marathon

Petroleum Corporation’s Senior Vice President of Marketing Tom Kelley. “We are extremely pleased with this year’s results and the number of children’s charities in northwest Ohio that will benefit. We are grateful to the northwest Ohio business community for their loyal support and to our business partners who stepped up their involvement, which helped lead to such a successful outcome. At Marathon, we take great pride in supporting this event, and it will be a privilege to present these contributions to so many deserving charities.”

The tournament also announced the children’s charities that will receive contributions from the 2015 Marathon Classic. They include: Assistance Dogs (NW Ohio Chapter), Boy Scouts of America (NW Ohio Chapter), CASA Volunteer Association of Hancock County, Children’s Resource Center (Wood County Chapter), Children’s Rights Council of Northwest Ohio, Family Promise of Greater Toledo, Findlay Girl’s Fast Pitch Softball Club, Findlay Enrichment Programs, Fire Relief Foundation of Findlay, The Friendly Center of Toledo, Grace Community Center of Toledo, Hancock County Special Olympics, Heartbeat of Toledo Pregnancy Support Center, Hancock/Hardin/Wyandot/ Putnam Community Action Commission, iTaalk Autism Foundation of Northwest Ohio, The International Boxing Club of Toledo, Jamie Farr Scholarship Fund of the Toledo Community Foundation, Keeping Kids Safe of northwest Ohio, Lenawee Community Foundation, Ronald McDonald House of NW Ohio.

The 2015 Marathon Classic will be held July 13-19 at Highland Meadows Golf Club for a purse of $1.5 million. All four rounds of the tournament will once again be televised live by The Golf Channel.

To take advantage of the annual Marathon Classic holiday 2-for-1 sale on weekly grounds tickets, visit any area Kroger store or go online at www.marathonclassic.com.

Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund welcomes three new board members The Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund, Inc. (NOSF), a need-based scholarship program for kindergarten through 8th grade students in northwest Ohio, has approved three new members to serve on the organization’s board beginning in January of 2015. The new board members are Mary Arquette, Drew Nitschke, and Markus Rasmus.

Mary Arquette is the vice president for Institutional Advancement at Lourdes University. Drew Nitschke is a partner with Marshall & Melhorn, LLC, and Markus Rasmus is a commercial real estate relationship manager with Fifth Third Bank in Toledo.

Rita Martin, NOSF’s Governance Chair, said, “It is always a pleasure to welcome new members to the NOSF Board, who bring with them a fresh perspective and a different personal approach. I look forward to working with all three of them as we plan for the future for NOSF!” NOSF is one of 27 partners across the country, along with the Children’s Scholarship Fund, that awards need-based scholarships in order that parents have a choice for their child’s education. Since 1999, the Northwest Ohio Scholarship Fund has awarded a total of $10.8 million in

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St. John’s Jesuit students who were named National Merit scholars include (front row, L-R) Zachary Prephan, James Lazenby, Joseph Braun and Benjamin Dubielak, along with (back row, L-R) Jared Schwallie, Nicholas Kranjec, Matthew Theis and Gabriel Scarlett.

Eight SJJ seniors honored for scholarship St. John’s Jesuit High School announces eight seniors, including two Sylvania residents, have been honored for outstanding test scores in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Competition.

Sylvania resident Matthew Theis joined classmate Gabriel Scarlett in being distinguished as National Merit Semifinalists.

Matthew is the son of Dale and Maria Theis.

Semifinalists are in the top one percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition by taking the 2013 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Sylvania resident Jared Schwallie joined

classmates Joseph Braun, Benjamin Dubielak, Nicholas Kranjec, James Lazenby and Zachary Prephan in being recognized as Commended Students. Jared is the son of Joseph and Cynthia Schwallie.

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2013 PSAT/NMSQT competition.

Since 1987, St. John’s Jesuit has had more National Merit scholars than any other school in Northwest Ohio.

St. Francis selects new football coach After a search that received applicants from all over the country, St. Francis de Sales High School has announced Scott Knisely as the next head football coach of the Knights.

On being named, Knisely said, “It's a great honor to be selected as the next head football coach here at St. Francis de Sales. When I left high school football for a family commitment, I hoped that I would be able to return someday. I am excited to return to a school committed to success both on and off the field.

The strong tradition of this football program and the people involved with this school made my family’s decision very easy when this job was offered to me. I'm a big believer in tradition, and want to continue to build on the strong tradition of St. Francis de Sales.”

“When we began our search,” noted Carl Janke, St. Francis Athletic Director, “we felt that prior head coaching experience and success were critical. Scott has achieved that in our area and in a Catholic school. We’re happy that he was looking to return to high school football at

the same time we were looking for our next coach.”

Coach Knisely has spent the past two years as a college assistant coach with Hiram College and Lake Erie College. Prior to his move to the Cleveland area, he spent six years at his alma mater, St. Joseph Central Catholic High School in Fremont, as an assistant head coach and as head coach. He led his teams to the state playoffs in 2010 and 2012 and was named Midland Athletic League Football Coach of the Year in 2012.

Knisely played football and tennis while at Heidelberg College and earned a B.A. in history.

Eric Smola, St. Francis principal, commented, “Scott’s passion for teaching both in the classroom and on the field will make him a great fit for our school and football program. His experience and success as a coach and his strong commitment to Catholic education have us excited about the direction of our football program.”

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Stranahan fifth grade students, parents, revive tradition Stranahan fifth graders from the 2013-14 school year wanted to leave a gift to the school.

Through donations from the students and their families, an old tradition at the school was revived. Staff members Jeanne Quinn, Peg Eding and Angie Keaton had created the Teacher Honor Garden several years ago.

Parents Audrey Laux and Connie Vasbinder and art teacher Kari Armstrong led the group of gardeners who planted shrubs and plants in the garden to honor retiring staff.

Last spring, the then fifth-grade students made ceramic leaves guided by Vasbinder and Stranahan art teacher Elise Simko. Vasbinder is a local artist and teacher at the 577 Foundation, as well as the mother of two Stranahan students.

The plan was to adhere the leaves to the inside wall of the school, around the windows to the garden. This revived a tradition of fifth graders making ceramic tiles as a parting gift to the school. This spring, art teacher Kari Armstrong plans to continue the tradition.

Last spring, Stranahan fifth-graders Marcella Sanchez and Erin King, finished work on their ceramic leaves to place on the school wall.

Stranahan parents Audrey Laux and Connie Vasbinder and art teacher Elise Simko came together to make the garden tradition happen last fall.

Cougar of the Week Southview Social Studies teacher, Sara Badiuk, has chosen Jordan Topoleski to be the Cougar of the Week. ‘Jordan is not only an outstanding student, but he is also a great leader. He is kind, respectful and always willing to help a friend in need.,’ Badiuk said, In his spare time he likes playing basketball, bicycling and jumping on the trampoline. His favorite book is ‘The Life of Michael Jordan,’ and if he could meet anyone in the world, it would be Michael Jordan. He is the son of David and Amy Topoleski.

NV Musician of the Week The finished artwork from last year’s fifth graders leave a lasting legacy of their time at Stranahan.

Flowers planted for retiring teachers at Stranahan are part of the garden.

NV Grad’s Artwork Featured Shannon Parcell stands by one of her works featured in the University of Toledo’s Center for the Visual Arts show held Dec. 12. A 2010 Sylvania Northview graduate, Parcell painted a series of vividly colored portraits in oil and several paintings on fabric. Parcell cites introspection as a major component in inspiring her art. She paints on her own and at For the Love of Art in Sylvania Township. She graduated from The University of Toledo in December with a major in 2D art.

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The Northview musician of the week is senior Manasa Geeta Rao. She plays violin in the Chamber Orchestra, and is currently serving as Assistant Concert Master Leader of the orchestra.

She has represented NW OH in the OMEA AllState Orchestra, as well as many regional and district orchestras. This year, she has been accepted to perform at the Music Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. At Northview, she is president of the National Honor Society, is a member of the Leadership Academy, Speech and Debate, Tennis team, and newspaper staff. The valedictorian for the class of 2015, she will attend Yale University to study psychology upon graduation. A private student of Merwin Siu, she is the daughter of Sudhir and Rama Rao.

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After a nine-hour road trip, our bus finally pulled into the parking Schuyler Stupica lot of the quaint Holy Trinity Parish in Harlan, Kentucky. The church was surrounded by dilapidated homes and a few run-down stores of necessity, all enclosed by the impressive Appalachian Mountains. Our group of fiftyseven Notre Dame Academy students and ten adult chaperones would be spending the weekend in this community, hosting a toy store and Christmas party during the day and sleeping on classroom floors at night. It was the 26th year of NDA's annual Appalachia service trip, and I was prepared to bring Christmas cheer to one of the most disenfranchised regions of the country.

We started our service trip by setting up the toy store that would be held on Saturday morning. Families from the greater Harlan area had donated thousands of new and gently used gifts, and we set to work sorting them by type and arranging them on tables in the church basement. Although gladdened by the vast amount of donated presents, I was disheartened when I was sorting through the 'gently used gifts' and found that some people had insulted the impoverished residents of

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Harlan by donating ‘gently used junk.’ As I threw away these useless donations with a few of my classmates, I was reminded of how important it is to ensure that service is not tainted by pity. Treating those we serve with dignity is the only way that allows for a meaningful encounter. I approached the rest of the trip with this deliberate commitment of respect in mind.

Once the toy store was ready, we listened as Harlan's county commissioner Joe and his wife Marjorie gave us background information on the situation in the county.

Like many Appalachian communities, Harlan was hit hard by the closing of coal mines. The majority of adults are now either unemployed or work minimum wage jobs. There is a serious drug problem and very poor nutrition.

If it weren't for the efforts of Notre Dame Academy and Holy Trinity Parish, many families would not be able to give presents to their children on Christmas morning.

The next day, we woke up bright and early to find that the line for the toy store was already curving out the door and toward the street. Families would be given six tickets upon entering the store: two for new gifts, two for used, and two for stuffed animals. Clothes and school supply items would be free and unlimited. All of this was in an effort to give parents the dignity of picking out gifts for their children, without the expensive prices.

When it was time for the store to officially open, I worked my way down the long line of people, greeting those who were waiting and inviting children to play with us on the playground. I couldn't help but notice the truth of what Marjorie had said about health

in Harlan: almost every adult in line had a cigarette in hand and a Coke bottle in pocket.

However, they smiled and returned my morning greetings as graciously as anyone could. One of the kids who came with us to the playground was a 14-year-old girl named Lilly, who immediately struck me as wise beyond her years as she treated all of the younger kids on the playground with motherly affection. When it was time for me to switch duties and go inside to work the toy store, a five-year-old boy named A.J. kissed me on the hand and told me he loved me.

That afternoon, when the toy store was closed, we traveled to a nearby gym to set up the Christmas party. The gym, with its cracked walls and dusty floors, is only used once a year for this purpose. We set up long rows of tables and chairs, strung Christmas lights, and decorated the corner of the room where Santa would sit when he arrived. We then unloaded thousands of wrapped gifts that had been donated by the Notre Dame Academy community, labeled according to age, gender, and whether it was a gift or clothing item.

Parents would be allowed to fill out a form with the age and gender of each member of their family, and would be given a box of appropriate gift and clothing items upon leaving the party.

When families started arriving at the party, Lilly found me almost immediately. My heart filled with affection for my new friend as she gave me a hug and enthusiastically asked to play jump rope. Her younger sister soon joined us, and Lilly patiently taught her sister how to jump rope. As I observed Lilly's patience, as well as the joy she displayed when

given the opportunity to do something as simple as jump rope, I realized how quickly kids must have to grow up in Harlan. Lilly's obvious gratitude for the opportunity to be a kid highlighted for me that a carefree childhood is not something to take for granted.

After an hour or so of swinging a jump rope for an enthusiastic line of kids, it was time for me to help serve dinner. When this task was finished, I weaved through the room to offer each person a Ziploc bag full of homemade Christmas cookies. I noticed that almost every plate was empty except for clementines, carrots, and celery. Clearly, no one was interested in the fresh fruit and vegetables. I was touched by the warm acceptance of the Christmas cookies, but had mixed feelings about passing out more sugary treats.

Nonetheless, it was fulfilling to serve such a large group of grateful, underserved people.

Following dinner was a brief talent show presented by NDA students, in which my friends and I performed a choreographed number of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.”

One of the dads who had volunteered to come on the trip then made his grand entrance as Santa Claus, and a long line of kids quickly formed to sit on his lap. While the kids were occupied I went to the room where gifts were being processed and boxed. On my way, a man stopped and asked if he would still be allowed to get gifts for his children even though they weren't with him. I helped him fill out the form and was taken aback when he said, “Thank you, ma'am.” It was humbling to be addressed with so much respect from a man who was at least thirty years older than me, and I was reminded yet again of the great responsibility I had to be a worthy servant to these people who had shown such great respect toward us.

That night all of the NDA students and adult chaperones returned to Holy Trinity Parish to reflect on what we had just experienced. A universal consensus was that this trip to Appalachia had put some things into perspective. We were all reminded never to take our blessings for granted after encountering hundreds of people who had beautiful and resilient hearts despite ugly circumstances. The next morning after Mass, as I watched the community of Harlan disappear from my bus window, I wished that we could have addressed the root of the problem. I wished that everyone had a fair shot at a living wage and a high-quality education. I wanted to ensure a bright future for kids like Lilly and A.J. After all, the only thing that separates us is a state border and a poverty line.

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M IKE JONES TOWNSHIP TOPICS Township’s Director of Accounting and Budget Retires It’s pretty close to coming full circle for Jim Beck as he prepares to retire from his position as director of accounting and budget of Sylvania Township.

Beck said it was just over the state line where he took a bookkeeping course at Whiteford High School and he first found his interest in and penchant for the area of finance and accounting. He’s been doing it pretty much ever since.

To the benefit of the township, much of Beck’s previous experience has been in quasigovernmental positions.

His longest stint in private business was as the chief financial officer of a metal recycling firm in Las Vegas, for about 18 months. He was also the chief financial officer of a behavioral health agency headquartered in Bowling Green for 10 years and was the finance director of Monroe County for 15 years.

Under Beck, the fiscal department keeps a close eye on expenditures, from the payroll to the purchase of office supplies. Beck, Dave Simko, township’s elected fiscal officer, and others adhere to the idea that small savings, when found throughout the township, can result in substantial savings at the end of the year. As head of the department, Beck is responsible for the accounting of all funds, which the township receives and pays out. He coordinates the bi-annual audit and writes the annual audit reports.

Along with department managers and the township administrator, John Zeitler, Beck has been responsible for developing the annual budget which is then presented to township trustees for their approval.

Zeitler came to the township after retiring as director of the management and budget

office of Lucas County. He said that Beck was very helpful in guiding him through the difference in accounting procedures between county and township governments.

In addition to keeping a close eye on recent fiscal issues affecting the township, Beck has looked to the future in instituting the Image Silo project, which uses the cloud to store and make retrievable township documents. Many of the township’s records, which were once haphazardly stored in the administration building’s attic, are now kept safe in the cloud and can be accessed by the public.

Other than a few weeks in Florida in the near future, Beck said he has no concrete plans. He did say he would like to keep active in accounting and would consider part-time employment.

He lives with his wife in Springfield Township. Their daughter, Theresa, is a CPA and lives in Sylvania Township. Their son, Jimmy, lives in Wilmington, Del., and is in marketing for professional baseball.

Tree Drop-Off After the tinsel is off the tree and the ornaments have been returned to boxes, Sylvania Township residents are welcome to bring their tree to the parking lot of the township administration building, 4927 HollandSylvania Road.

The trees should be left in the southwest portion of the lot, which has been designated by barricades.

Tree drop-off is available to residents through Jan. 12.

Zeitler continues as Olander Park Board Commissioner John Zeitler, administrator of Sylvania Township, was recently sworn in as one of three commissioners of the Olander Park District.

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under Lucas County Probate Judge Jack Puffenberger.

The park district was originally established under the auspices of the probate court.

Zeitler’s role as a commissioner is that of a private citizen and has no connection with his position with Sylvania Township.

Permits The upward trend of single-family home

construction permits continued last year in Sylvania Township.

Daryl Graus, manager of the township’s zoning office, said a permit was requested during the last week of the year to bring the total for 2014 to 92, compared to a total of 81 in 2013. This is a substantial increase from the 50 that had been issued in 2012.

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but operating costs were within the 2014 budget amounts. The deficit is financed with the spending down of reserve funds.

City Council unanimously passed a 2015 Employee Compensation ordinance on Dec. 15. The majority of city employees are represented by one of four municipal unions.

Three-year labor contracts were negotiated in early 2013 and are now in their third year.

Per the terms of those contracts, union employees receive a one percent pay increase in 2015. Most non-union employee pay rates were adjusted by the recent ordinance to receive the same one percent increase.

City Council appointed two new members in 2014 to replace members who resigned during the year. Mark Frye was appointed to replace Todd Milner. Mark lives in the Sleepy Hollow subdivision and is president of Palmer Energy. Jason Mishka was appointed to replace Mike Brown. Jason lives in the Lincoln Woods subdivision and is employed by the University of Michigan Health System as a technology network architect.

City Council President Mary Westphal is updating the council committee assignments for 2015 to best utilize the talents and interests of these new council members. City Council will continue its ongoing work on several projects including downtown improvements, development of city-owned property east of the downtown hotel, extension of the River Trail and encouraging business growth.

MAYOR’S MESSAGE The city of Sylvania is ready for 2015 and is looking forward to the challenges of the coming year. The books are being closed for 2014 and the 2015 budget has been approved.

Sylvania City Council Mayor Craig Stough unanimously approved the 2015 operating budget during its meeting on Dec. 1. The city has successfully overcome revenue losses from the Ohio Local Government funds, lower real estate tax revenues, lower interest rates on reserves and the end of the Ohio Estate Tax to successfully balance the budget for 2015.

City operations are now more efficient with fewer employees than in many years.

Overtime has been reduced, equipment life extended and budgets lowered. City services have not been curtailed and tax rates have not been raised. Income tax revenue has grown slowly, but steadily, for the past few years as businesses continue to invest in Sylvania.

The books for 2014 are being closed with a deficit of about $500,000. This deficit was caused by lower revenues than anticipated,

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PHOTOFINISH

Toledo Elks Lodge 53 Host SAFS Families for Christmas Fun

Mackenzie Ninsey and event organizer Denise Benton greeted Santa before he began to meet with the children at the party.

Marcus and Marquise Yarbro and Joshua Ford enjoyed playing with the gifts they received at the party.

Tina Camm, third from left, and her children Tauni, Cameron, and Sianna were pleased to be included at the party held on Dec. 21.

Paige Valley and her mother, Stacy, and Teresa Steed and her daughter Jayna volunteered at the refreshment station.

Jessica Thomas and her daughter Gabbie checked in to the Elks Christmas party with member Tom Klockowski.

Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber welcomed Santa to the annual party at the Toledo Elks Lodge 53 at 3520 Holland-Sylvania Rd.

Dustin Matthews and Henry Roberts took a minute away from their kitchen duties kitchen to enjoy watching all of the families having fun.

Lori Aton enjoyed watching her daughter Renee as she talks with Olaf, the stuffed animal she received.

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