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June 2 - 15, 2015 • Vol. 20, No. 5 • www.sylvaniaadvantage.com
Sylvania Remembers!
Artists Hall of Fame
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Korean War Veteran Jack Watkins, who earned the Bronze Medal of Valor for his efforts during that conflict, was the Grand Marshal in the 2015 Memorial Day Parade. Watkins, a member of the American Legion Joseph W. Diehn Post 468 and the VFW Sylvania Post 3717, was driven in the parade in his 2004 Ford Thunderbird by his son John. More parade photos on 24A and 20B.
Customer Appreciation Night to be Held in Downtown Sylvania on June 4
e appreciate our customers,” said Tessa Mossing of TK Lane’s Boutique, 5675 N. Main St. “And, several of us who own downtown Sylvania retail shops wanted to do something special for our loyal clients. We came together to plan our Customer Appreciation Night for Thursday, June 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. Each of the participating shop owners are inviting guests for beverages and snacks. Many of us are having special sales in our stores.” The event, with the support of the Downtown Sylvania Association, includes TK Lane’s, Angela’s Angels, 5774 N. Main St., C’est La Vie, 5627 N. Main St., Chic Happens, 5693 N. Main St., Choconotes, 5665 N. Main St., Ka’Bloom Flowers and Gifts, 6625 Maplewood Ave., Lily Whitestone, 5641 N. Main St., Maumee Kitchen & Bath Center, 5758 N. Main St.,
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Ragazza, 5632 N. Main St., SpaceBar, 5687 N. Main St., Studio419, 5689 N. Main St. and V Concept, 5604 N. Main St. Mossing plans to offer invited guests who make a purchase at TK Lane’s Boutique a complimentary ‘Primitives by Kathy’ tea towel while supplies last, along with the opportunity to register to win a gift basket of items from her store. Every purchase worth $25 will receive $5 off; $50 purchases will receive $10 off, and purchases of $100 will receive $20 off. Angela Christensen, of Angela’s Angels, will have three readers available for her guests who will offer 15-minute readings for just $10. Guests will also receive 15 percent off any purchase made between 4 and 8 p.m. Customers invited to visit C’est la Vie will be able to enjoy savings of 25 percent off all merchandise in the store, except for
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custom items, according to owner Kathie Volpi.
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION to 11A
Annual Car Show Planned
The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual car show in downtown Sylvania on Sunday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Classic and custom car owners may check in their vehicles from 8 to 10 a.m. There is no cost to register but donations will be accepted to benefit Sylvania Community Action Team. (S.C.A.T.) Awards will be given to the top 10 cars and there will also be three People’s Choice awards given. Guests can enjoy food from a variety of vendors. There will also be entertainment and activities for children.
tueSdayS • June 2 - oct. 6 • 4 - 7 municipal lot Behind executive diner
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Dani Fuller talked with Hall of Fame inductee Sam Abel, photographer, at the public mural she designed featuring him.
Flower Hospital Auxiliary Neeraj Kanwal, M.D. and wife, Susan, visited with Richard Leonard, who served as auctioneer at the fund-raising event ‘Shaken or Stirred?’
Veterans Remembered
Fallon, Ronan and Killeen French-Hill and Navy Veteran Larry Roan placed a flag at the Liberty Tree, dedicated in 2005 to fallen soldiers.
INDEX
Congratulations 2A Community Events 3-6A Community News 7-10,17-24A Downtown News 11-13A Business News 14-16A Sylvania Then & Now 1B School News 2-6B Lourdes News 7B Sports News 9B Community Affairs 13-15B Obituaries 16B The Stars Speak 17B Real Estate 18B Classifieds 19B