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Olander Winterfest Deanna Horton and her daughters Madelyn and MacKenzie Horton and Faith Bierley took time out from skating on Lake Olander.

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L-R: Southview students Alison Clausius, Jessica L’Heureu and Claire Coder were in the America’s Distinguished Young Women finals for the state of Ohio.

Toledo Ballet Celebrates Mari Davies, Marie Vogt and Ann Hartman attended the opening of Toledo Ballet’s new location.

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School Art Show Fourth grade Central Trail student, Layla Johnson found her weaving on the wall of the Heritage Museum dining room.

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Lourdes President David Livingston, Ph.LD., Sophia Counseling Center Founder and Executive Director Sr. Rachel Nijakowski, OSF, Ph.D. and Art Department Chairman Todd Matteson, M.F.A. watch as Lourdes art student Laura Ott puts the finishing touches on her pottery piece in the new art room in the Canticle Center.

ourdes University and the Sophia Center, sponsored ministries of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, held a dedication ceremony of the Canticle Center, 5335 Silica Dr., on Friday, Feb. 27. Designed to enhance the Sisters of St. Francis ministries, the Canticle Center offers state-ofthe-art classrooms and studios, graduate school offices and additional space for the Sophia Center currently located at 6832 Convent Blvd. The Canticle Center has four wings. In one wing, Canticle offers a dedicated, private Sophia Center entrance featuring counseling rooms and a group room. The Richard and Mary Ann LaValley art wing features five art studios for ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, oil painting and 2-D drawing; a kiln/prep room with four kilns; and a digital arts lab/printing room. There is also the Dorothy Price art studio and the William and Sara Jane DeHoff art studio. The music wing contains three practice studios, a choral room, and one shared classroom along with a computer lab and four shared-use classrooms available to all undergraduate and graduate programs.

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In addition there is an open-air community gallery, a student lounge complete with computers, large screen TV and kitchenette, along with a conference room and staff lounge. The Canticle Center is the home of the relocated Lourdes graduate school and a gymnasium for Lourdes Gray Wolves intramurals and practices. Lourdes president David Livingston, Ph.D., said, “Our faculty and students are excited to learn and hone their art and music skills in these new state-of-the-art facilities. The graduate school, in particular, appreciates having a dedicated home for our students pursuing master’s degrees in business administration, liberal studies, organizational leadership, nursing and theology.” “In support of our core ministries of education, healthcare and human services, we are pleased to see how the Canticle Center will be used,” said Sr. Mary Jon Wagner, OSF, congregational minister of the Sisters of St. Francis. “Sophia Center was founded by one of our sisters and provides counseling for children, adolescents and adults. Expanding CANTICLE CENTER TO 5B

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Southview student Claire Coder was named the 2015 Distinguished Young Woman at the Distinguished Young Women of Ohio Scholarship Program Feb. 21 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. She won over $6,000 in scholarships and will represent Ohio in America’s Distinguished Young Women finals in Mobile, Ala., in June. Coder was one of 25 young women and two other Southview students, Alison Clausius and Jessica L’Heureu, in the state contest. Coder was part of the 2014 World Mock Trial Team and demonstrated entrepreneurism by starting her own small business in 2012. “There’s a Badge For That” creates badges with humorous and inspirational sayings. SV STUDENTS TO 1B

Maple and Main Art Fair Call for Artists The fourth annual Maple and Main Art Fair will be held Saturday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Sylvania Community Arts Commission is anticipating 100 artists and numerous musicians to be part of the fourth annual Maple & Main Street Art Fair lining Main Street from Monroe to Erie Streets. The deadline for artist applications is April 5. On May 29, the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a gala honoring the 2015 inductees into the Sylvania Distinguished Artist Hall of Fame in the Train Barn of the Sylvania Historical Village. Artist applications and registration details are available online at zapplication.org/eventinfo.php?ID=3832.

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Early/Gaurloff Jim and Teresa Graven announce the engagement of their daughter Samantha Early, of Sylvania, to Pete Gaurloff of Edinborough, Penn. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Carol Albright and the late Gerald Albright of Sylvania. A 2004 graduate of Northview High School and Walsh University, she is a physical therapist at the VA hospital in Cleveland. He is the son of Pete and Darcy Gaurloff of Edinborough, Penn., and a graduate of Akron University. He is a project manager at an engineering firm in Cleveland. The couple are planning a September wedding in Cleveland.

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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. For 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.

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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 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. Zumba Elevate Nutrition, formerly Nutrition Resolutions, 6383 Monroe St., offers Zumba on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

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Items for the Events Page must be submitted one week prior to publication and will be printed on a space-available basis. Information can be faxed to 419/824-0112 or emailed to sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com. A name and phone number must be included in case more information is needed.

Cardio Drumming Elevate Nutrition, 6383 Monroe St., offers Cardio Drumming on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Call 419/517-7080 for information. 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. 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 more information.

Sylvania Senior Center March 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; 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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Blood Pressure Clinic: 8:30- 11:30 Art Studio Class: Tue & Fri 9-11a.m., weekly,* Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue, 1-3 p.m. monthly Movie Night: 5:30 p.m., Extreme Makeover, Spirit of Toledo Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, * Oil Painting: Wed 1-3:00, weekly Investment Club: 1st Wed, 1:30-2:30, David Patton 1st VP, Merrill Lynch Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4:15, weekly,* Duplicate Bridge: Thu 1-4 p.m., wkly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304:00, $3 at the door, weekly Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10:00, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly,* Blood Pressure Clinic: 10:30-12:30 Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:3012:30, weekly,* Legal Outreach: 2nd Tue, by appointment, monthly Current Events Discussion Group: 2nd & 4th Tue 3-4:30, monthly Pulmonary Management: 3:30-4:30, “COPD Monitoring”, oximeter checks Movie Night: 5:30, call for more details Hatha Yoga: 6-7:15,* weekly through October Visit with the Doctor: 2nd Wed, 1111:30, monthly

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Movie Day: 1-3:00, * Blood Pressure/Glucose Clinic: 2nd Thu 11-12:30, monthly Party Bridge: Thu 1-3:30, weekly Scrabble: Fri 1:30-4:30, weekly Writer’s Critique: 2nd & 4th Fri, 1:303:30, monthly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304:00, $3 at the door, weekly Sylvania Senior Center Anniversary Week March 16-20 What’s on My Plate: 1-2:00, “Healthy, Well-Balanced Meals”, quarterly Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:30-11:30 Basic Computer: 9-11, 6 hour course,* Clearing Up the Conversation: 34:30, Clint Keifer Au.D., Great Lakes Audiology Medicare & You: 3rd Tue 5:30-6:30, Ron Myers, Citizen Advisory Group, monthly Tues Evening Programming: call for details on after dinner program Hatha Yoga: 6-7:15, * weekly through October Party Euchre: 10-12 noon, weekly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly,* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4:15, * weekly Music Appreciation: 2-3:00, special guest Sally Vallongo, Blade music editor

*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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imaginative play with your child. Props and stories based on a different theme will be provided as well as laughter and fun. Registration required.

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Sit! Stay! Read! Grades K-5, 7- 7:15 p.m.; 7:20-7:35 p.m.; 7:40- 7:55 p.m. Sylvania Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 www.toledolibrary.org Books and dogs: what a great combination! Register once for a weekly 15-minute session to practice your reading and make a new friend! You’ll be improving your reading skills while reading to a gentle, friendly therapy dog. Come in or call to register.

• March 3-31 (Tuesdays) MakerSpace @ The Library! Grades 4-9, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sylvania Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 www.toledolibrary.org Come in for a bit of making, and a whole lot of creative tinkering going on! Our Maker Movement projects are fast, fun, and mind-blowing. Science, technology, invention, art are all a part of our world, so why not come and make them part of yours!

• Through April 12 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, and much more. For ticket information, call 419/244-2674 or visit imaginationstationtoledo.org

• Through April 16 Babytime Storytime for Ages 0-12 months Tuesdays through April 14 10-10:45 a.m. Babytime Storytime for Ages 12-24 months Wednesdays through April 15 10-10:45 a.m. Family Storytime, Ages 2-5 years w /Adult Tuesdays through April 14 7-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays through April 15 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Thursdays through April 16 10-10:45 a.m. Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 toledolibrary.org It is never too early to expose your child to stories, rhymes and music. Join a book program designed for little learners. Registration is required. Provide your child’s name and age when registering.

• Through May 1 Preschool Pretend Day Ages 2-5 w/Adult First Friday of each month 10-11 a.m. Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 toledolibrary.org This hour-long program will encourage

Drawn, Cut & Layered: The Art of Werner Pfeiffer Canaday Gallery and Gallery 1 Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe Street 419-255-8000 toledomuseum.org The nearly 200 limited edition and unique works of art in this exhibition include drawings, dimensional prints, 3D collage, sculptural and experimental books. Free admission. Werner Pfeiffer Selects Works on Paper Gallery Artist Werner Pfeiffer selected works on paper from the Toledo Museum of Art collection by artists who have influenced his own work and aesthetic.

• March 3 Climate Change – What Is It? Where Is It Now? 7:30-9 p.m. Franciscan Center of Lourdes Univ. 6832 Convent Blvd. Sam Evans of the Climate Reality Project, and Physics Teacher at Maumee High School, is the speaker at the free public lecture sponsored bu Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment, Inc. For further information about S.A.V.E. or the upcoming lectures call Sr. Rosine Sobczak, OSF, at 419/824-3691 or e-mail rsobczak@lourdes.edu.

• March 4 Sylvania Community Action Team Town Hall Parent Series - Session 1 The Teen Brain – ‘What Are They Thinking?’ 7-8:15 p.m. Lourdes University Franciscan Center 419/824-8588 dchany@sylvaniaschools.org Guest speaker Dr. Lisa Pescara-Kovach, a well-received speaker from the 2014 Parent Series, will speak on the development of the

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teen brain and its correlation to how and why your teen thinks and behaves the way he or she does. Dr. Pescara-Kovach teaches courses in the field of human development as well as graduate level seminars on the causes, consequences and prevention of school violence. She is co-chair of UT’s AntiBullying Task Force and author of ‘School Shootings and Suicides: Why We Must Stop the Bullies.’

• March 5 Mozart & More Series 7:30 p.m. Franciscan Center of Lourdes University Toledo Symphony’s Mozart & More Series presents Mozart and Luchesi. Call the Toledo Symphony for tickets and pricing at 419/246-8000. Photography: Developing Your Artist’s Eye, 6:30-8 p.m. Sylvania Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 www.toledolibrary.org Create and compose dynamic images, find the perfect light, choose a unique perspective. Bring your camera and instruction manual to learn camera basics and how to use your camera’s controls to create stunning photographs. Digital or film camera users welcome. Ellen LoefflerKalinoski is the photographer-instructor. Registration is required.

• March 6 Ninth Annual Glass City Beer Festival, 7-11 p.m. Lucas County Recreation Center Hall #2 Camp Courageous/The Arc of NW Ohio and the NWO Hemophilia Foundation present the ninth annual Glass City Beer Festival featuring over 40 craft breweries showcasing more than 200 beers. Great beer, new food vendors, and live music by 56DAZE combine to make this a memorable event. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased at all Toledo area Andersons stores. Tickets are $35 at the door. VIP tickets are $50 in advance and $55 at the door.

SAHS presents ‘Amelia Earhart’

Jennifer Christensen will portray Amelia Earhart at the Sylvania Historical Society’s March 18 meeting at the Sylvania Heritage Museum.

he Sylvania Area Historical Society is hosting an evening with Amelia Earhart as portrayed by Jennifer Christensen at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 N. Main St. This is the first of the 2015 programs focusing on the theme “Unsolved Mysteries.” This program is free and open to the public. Jennifer Christensen has always been interested in many aspects of history, especially strong female characters. When she was given the opportunity to join

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AAUW’s Women in History program and portray Amelia Earhart she jumped at the chance. Christensen currently works in the programming department at the Toledo Metroparks. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia before attending George Washington University to earn her master's degree in museum education. For further information on the 2015 lecture series, as well as our other activities, visit www.sylvaniahistory.org.

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA • March 7 Indian ‘HOLI’ festival, 6:30-10 p.m. Sylvania Area Family Services 5440 Marshall Rd. 419/318-0502 desitoledoparty@gmail.com This cultural, family, fun festival is a first time event in Sylvania and includes special Holi food, drinks, sweets, color powder, Indian percussion ‘Dhole’ for dancing, and donations to local charity. ‘Holi’ is a popular spring festival of colors for Indians. The celebration dates back to the B.C. era and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. People sing folk songs, play with color, and greet everyone: family, friends and strangers. Everyone joins in and other activities come to stop on Holi day, which is always a Federal holiday. Fee is $15 for adults and $10 for children.

• March 10 ‘Preventing School Violence: Lessons from Sandy Hook,’ 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Franciscan Center Luncheon and conference speakers including licensed psychiatrist Nancy Carroll, M.D., school safety specialist Lt. Scott Lowry and Sandy Hook parents Mark Barden and Nicole Hockley. A $20 donation is suggested. ‘Sandy Hook Parents and Northwest Ohio: Coming Together to Reduce Violence in Schools,’ 7-8:30 p.m. Speakers for this open and free event include Sandy Hook parents Mark Barden and Nicole Hockley, Toledo schools superintendent Dr. Romules Durant, a student representative, psychiatrist Dr. Nancy Carroll, school safety

specialist Lt. Scott Lowry and moderated by Melissa Voetsch of WTVG. For more information on the above Sandy Hook events, call Fred Moor at 419/874-1333. The two events are presented by St. Rose Catholic Church Peace & Justice Committee and the Sylvania Franciscan Village. Make it @ Your Library, Grades 5-12 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sylvania Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 www.toledolibrary.org High tech gizmo or traditional craft, the library is the place to go to learn new skills or new ways to use the skills you have during Teen Tech week. Mini Cooper Car Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. NOMO, the MINI Cooper Car Club, meets at The Blarney, 601 Monroe St. in downtown Toledo. For details and more information on monthly meetings or other events, email nomointhe419@gmail.com

• March 11 2015 Power of the Pen Regional Tournament, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Franciscan Center For more information, call Anna-Marie Adamson at 419/276-7232. Medical Assistant Career Fair, 3-7 p.m. ProMedica Flower Hospital Conference Room E, 5200 Harroun Rd. ProMedica is recruiting for Registered and Certified Medical Assistants. The career fair gives medical assistants the opportunity for onsite interviews and to meet with recruitment

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• March 13 Sylvania Women’s Connection West luncheon, 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. ‘The Beauty of Stone In and Outside Your Home’ Highland Meadows Golf Club 7455 Erie St. Deb Fry from Select Stone Co. in Monclova will provide inspiration with innovative ideas to refresh indoor and outdoor living space with their wide variety of home and garden décor. The cost of $13 is all inclusive. The featured speaker is Deb Wells, from Mason, Ohio, who will share ‘Dreams Can Come True.’ Reservations are suggested and complimentary childcare is available. Call Julie at 419/4669701 or email wcw_sylvania@hotmail.com by March 9.

• March 14 Auto Immune Disease Free Lecture, 2 p.m. Maumee Library 501 River Rd., Maumee Dr. Gary Smith, whose topic is Auto Immune Disease, and will focus on thyroid, MS and Crohn’s disease.There will be time for questions and answers.

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• March 15 Mercy’s Heart of West Toledo Challenge! 1-3 p.m. Mercy St. Anne Hospital www.mercyweb.org In support of the new cardiac services now offered at Mercy St. Anne Hospital, Mercy is hosting three interactive community events. Come visit multiple stations where Mercy experts will provide information and tips on items related to heart health. Featured topics

for the first event will include: Nutrition 101: tips on reading food labels and what staples all pantries should contain; heart healthy cooking demonstrations: recipes and live demonstrations on how to cook up a heart healthy meal; Ask a Physician: Mercy doctors will be on hand to share information on how to stay healthy and take care of your heart; and free blood pressure and cholesterol screening. A lifestyle event will be held on April 12 and a fitness event is planned for June 27.

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA • March 17 Senior Scams, 7-8 p.m. Sylvania Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 www.toledolibrary.org Senior citizens make up 15 percent of the population, but attract 30 percent of reported fraud. Learn about the latest scams targeting the senior population and find out how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Presented by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Registration is required.

• March 20 Lourdes Lifelong Learning Program, 10 a.m. Franciscan Center 419/824-3707 lifelong@lourdes.edu ‘Federal Project One: The WPA Cultural Agencies’ Free for first-time visitors and Lifelong Learning members. Lifelong Learning Hot Topic,11:15 a.m. ‘Violence on TV’ Gordon Ward is the speaker. $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Lourdes University’s Distinguished History lecture, 7 p.m. “To Antietam Creek: The Maryland Campaign of 1862” Franciscan Center Retired Gettysburg supervisory historian D. Scott Hartwig addresses a pivotal moment in the U.S. Civil War. For more information,

contact Dwayne Beggs, Ph.D., assistant professor of history at 419/824-3648.

• March 21 Seventh Annual Maple Sugaring Fest, 1-4 p.m. Olander Park, Nederhouser Community Hall 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. 419/882-8313 olanderpark.com ECO Discovery presents a family-filled day that will get the fun flowing. Hitch a ride on a wagon to the north end of Olander Park then stroll through the park to learn the history of maple syrup. Learn Native American and pioneer sugaring techniques. Guests can watch the boiling down process and taste a sweet treat. 100,000 Meals, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Franciscan Center This is an outreach project in collaboration with Toledo Area Ministries and Lourdes University’s Mission and Ministry office. For more information, to volunteer or make donations, email bvano@lourdes.edu or call 419/824-3861.

• March 22 ‘A Jewish Perspective on Human Rights and Human Obligations,’ 2 p.m. Franciscan Center 419/824-3751 kdilworth@lourdes.edu The Dr. Morton Goldberg Lecture presents Rabbi Robert Dobrusin of Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor, Mich., as the guest lecturer.

• March 26 Stroke Support Group Meeting, 4 p.m. ProMedica Flower Hospital Conference Center 5200 Harroun Rd. ProMedica offers a monthly stroke support group for stroke survivors and their family members. Scheduled speakers and topics vary each month but are related to stroke survival. For more information, call 419/291-7537.

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• March 28 The 8th Annual W.A.V.E. Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Franciscan Center wave@lourdes.edu The W.A,V.E, Festival features women artists, visionaries and entrepreneurs. The event is free and open to the public.

• March 29 The annual Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak Lecture, 2 p.m. Franciscan Center For more information, email tmatteson@lourdes.edu.

• April 4 15th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 9, 10, and 11 a.m., noon Olander Park, Nederhouser Community Hall 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. 419/882-8313 olanderpark.com Make an art project then head out to search and collect plastic eggs. Redeem eggs for prizes. Bring your own camera to take a photo with the Easter Bunny, then hop down the trail for a delicious treat. The event is free to Sylvania School District families and $5 for non-resident cars; 35 cars per session will be admitted.

Sylvania AdVantage reached Delhi, India, well ahead of President Barak Obama last month. Mohan Pandey of Herbally Radiant in Sylvania was seen reading on the street with the historic Red Fort visible in the background.

• April 8 Free Eye Exam for Preschoolers Ages 2-6; 3-5 p.m. Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 toledolibrary.org Preschoolers up to age 6 may receive a free vision assessment sponsored by the Lion’s Club. The Weiss-Allen Sure Shot Test determines a child’s eye health. A parental permission slip is required for each child for the screening.

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Plans announced for Library’s new King Road branch move the wiring for computers and work stations to meet the needs of our customers,” Scoles said. In addition, several rooms will be available for study, meetings, group discussions, classes and more. “This new location will complement the existing Sylvania branch and will serve the growing population base of Sylvania and others in the county. We will also be able to consolidate our outreach efforts in the new location,” Scoles added. Book stacks will run along the middle of the building with easy access to customers in the pavilion and for staff members who will be stocking the outreach services vehicles housed in the garage on the far side of the building. These vehicles include two bookmobiles, a book hauler, a cybermobile equipped with computers to travel to nursing homes, day care centers and to home-bound library customers, and the system’s latest Ready to Read van for early literacy training. According to the director, bringing the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library to the outposts of the county has been a topic of discussion with the Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commission since 1976. In response to that ongoing discussion the library board began looking for an appropriate building site in 2004-2005. “When the Sylvania school board made the five-acre parcel available on King Road at Sylvania Avenue adjacent to Sylvania Southview High School, this seemed to be an ideal location for our new branch,” Scoles said. The Sylvania Public Library was founded in 1927 and moved to its present location in 1958. It merged into the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library in 1970. The building was extensively remodeled in 1989-90. Sylvania is one of the busiest Toledo-Lucas County Public Library branch locations in terms of circulation and reference questions. The Sylvania Branch is scheduled to be renovated once construction is completed on the new King Road branch facility.

Funds Raised for Toledo Children’s Hospital

Danberry Co. Realtors President Dick Baker, left, CEO Lynn Fruth and Vice President of Operations Debbie Milnar, right, presented a check for $90,000 to Christi Rotterdam and Shannon Loar of ProMedica, center, at the Danberry annual meeting. Danberry Realtors Treasure Chest auction, organized by members of the Danberry Co. Realtors, raised $90,000 for the Danberry Treasure Chest. The chest is an emergency assistance fund administered by the Toledo Children’s Hospital Foundation that helps families struggling with finances while their child fights a chronic or debilitating disease. This oneof-a-kind fund helps families pay rent, mortgage, utilities, car repairs, and more. Since its inception 20 years ago, just under $600,000 has been raised for this direct and emergency assistance fund and approximately 700 area families have received assistance.

Life-saving program set at Flanders Road Church of Christ A comprehensive CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid combination training class is being offered at the Flanders Road Church of Christ March 14 at 10 a.m. The class, part of the curriculum offered by Northshore Health and Safety Training Center, helps develop basic knowledge, skills, and the confidence to respond. CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid combination training is consistent with recommendations of the 2010 National First Aid Science Advisory Board and OSHA’s best practices for first aid training programs in the workplace. This program offers online individual paced learning in the privacy of your

home, followed by an evaluation of CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid skills acquired. During the two-hour on site Skills Check, an American Science and Health Institute (ASHI) certified instructor will review all skills with the class before the evaluation. Visit NorthshoreSafetyTraining.com. and click on Blended Programs, and then select the CPR/AED/First Aid at Flanders Road Church of Christ to register. Call John Bolster, Training Center Director at 419/283-6698 or Linda Ott, certified ASHI instructor at 419/517-8810 for more information.

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Plans and drawings for the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library’s 19th and newest branch location on King Road at Sylvania Avenue were unveiled at a public meeting held at the Sylvania City Council chambers. The system also includes a Main Library headquarters in downtown Toledo. Architect Dan Meehan, of HBM Associates, detailed the plans and fielded questions from a large audience. He described the exterior of the building as replicating pages of an open book. The Buehrer Group, an architectural firm based in Maumee, Ohio, is part of the architectural team. Plans call for an early summer groundbreaking with construction estimated to be completed in 2016. The proposed 20,000-square-foot facility has been designed as a highly energy efficient building. It will include a full complement of amenities. “We are changing the way information is accessed,” said Clyde Scoles, director of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. “This new building will reflect these changes by providing many computer stations for children and adults in welcoming groupings. We have a 24/7 lobby so customers can drop off books whenever it’s convenient. Lockers in the lobby will be available for those who place books on hold and need to pick up after hours, giving clients around-the-clock access. A drive-up window will also be designed for added patron convenience.” Preliminary plans include a pavilion with glass walls. There will be several computer stations in a variety of table configurations, which can be arranged to suit user demand. There will be collaborative places and conversation spaces along with children’s areas with the opportunity for interaction along with serving as a social gathering place,” Scoles reported. “We will offer homework centers with tutors in reading, English and math, along with training centers where library customers can enroll in GED programs or online classes.” The pavilion will have a raised floor with the infrastructure below. “This makes it very easy to

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Sylvania Historical Village executive director introduced to city council BY MARISSA MERCURIO During the Feb. 18 Sylvania City Council meeting, the new executive director of Sylvania’s Historical Village, Andi Erbskorn, was introduced by the current Historical Village board President Mary Kay Solt. Erbskorn, who replaced director Joy Armstrong, started her position at the beginning of February. In Solt’s brief introduction, she praised Erbskorn’s previous accomplishments, most recently having been the curator of education at Sauder Village. Erbskorn then took the podium and spoke animatedly about her goals for the Historical Village.

“I have spent my professional life working in museums,� Erbskorn said. “They have the power to inspire not just children, but families, and can build relationships between generations.� Erbskorn, who like us all, has been hindered by the snow of late, has been spending her snowy days getting to know the community. She notably mentioned how welcomed she felt by Sylvania and its citizens. The new executive director wrapped up her statement with a glimpse into her plans for the future, which include the hope that she may transform Sylvania’s Historical Village into “not just a hidden gem, but into a true destination.�

Board Appointment Connie Feldstein was appointed to The Olander Park System Board of Commissioners by Lucas County Probate Judge Jack R. Puffenberger on Feb. 23. She replaces Gail Abood, who resigned her position effective Dec. 31, 2014.

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Chamber executive director named Sylvania Chamber of Commerce board Chairman Jeff Stansley and the chamber board of directors announced that the Chamber has named Laura Glover to be executive director of the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce. “Laura has been an integral part of the organization for the last eight years as the Membership and Marketing Manager. She understands the mission of the chamber and has been responsible for the success of many of the events taking place in the community as well as accountable for membership growth and special programming.� Stansley continued, “The Sylvania Area Chamber is a vital part of the business community and Laura will bring many new ideas, synergy and cooperative opportunities to the area.� Laura is also a member of the SACIC and Downtown Sylvania Association. Glover came to the Chamber as the vice president of CAS Productions where she was the project manager for Children’s Wonderland, making it one of the premier children’s holiday exhibitions. She raised money for new displays, sought sponsorships and turned the event into a must-see holiday treasure. The management at Tam-O-Shanter is now administering Children’s Wonderland. Glover successfully directed the Northwest Ohio Pancake Breakfast for George Bush and the wedding of CNN anchor Carol Costello. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University and currently resides in Sylvania Township with her husband, their two children and three dogs.

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Hires Dental Care announced that Erica Emery has joined the practice as marketing manager. Emery received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Adrian College and has over 15 years experience in marketing, advertising and graphic design. She will be responsible for handling the practice’s marketing and advertising, including print, TV, radio, billboard, direct mail, promotions, donations, and special events, including Stars, Stripes, and Smiles, an event on May 15 where Hires Dental Care offers free dental care to veterans. ‘I am honored to join such a respected dental practice here in Toledo where their core values are to exceed every patient’s expectations. They not only provide exceptional dental care, but they treat each patient like a member of their own family.’

Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio announced the addition of Minority Breast Health Coordinator, Amber Currie, MPH, CHES. She previously served as a health education volunteer for the Center for Health and Successful Living. Currie will be responsible for the Mission for Minority Breast Health project, funded through a grant that Komen Northwest Ohio was awarded through a partnership with Walgreens. The project aims to improve breast health equity among AfricanAmerican and Hispanic/Latina women. The project is community-based, aimed at building individual and community capacity through outreach, education, social support, and advocacy. Currie holds a master’s in public health from the University of Michigan-Flint and a Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State University.

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Sylvania—Then & Now BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK History of 5621 Main Street In the last issue of the Sylvania Advantage, we visited the first five parcels that today make up the building where the Sylvania Ace Hardware is located. The next building, heading north, which today is the south portion of the C’est La Vie business, was always known as 5621 Main St. At the time of the 1887 fire, the property was occupied by William B. Warren & Son - Undertakers and Funeral Parlor. Also at the time of the fire, William Warren and his son were also operating a mercantile store in a building we will be visiting next month, right down on Main Street. William Warren’s only surviving child, Alfred Sigel Warren, died on May 1, 1887, at the age of 25 years, just five days after this devastating fire. William Warren had eight children between two wives. By 1887, all eight were deceased. How traumatizing that must have been. Records show that in 1887, the current structure on this property was constructed and since that time, this quaint little building has been occupied by the following businesses: • 1887 to 1889 – William Chapple’s News Depot • 1889 to 1909 – William Chapple’s News Depot, local telephone company and Sylvania Post Office – with William Chapple as Sylvania Postmaster • 1910 to 1913 – Randall Groceries with John C. Jones, Sylvania Postmaster, operating the post office in the rear of this building • 1914 to 1916 – Alfred N. Warren, Postmaster, operating the Sylvania Post Office here

• 1916 to 1918 – Unknown occupancy • 1918 to 1919 – Thamletz Shoe Store & Shoe Repairs • 1920 to 1927 – Toledo Suburban Electric Company • 1927 to 1966 – Toledo Edison Offices • 1967 to 1972 – Jennings Jewelry • 1972 to 1975 – Spoke & Pedal Bike Sales • 1975 to 1988 – Sylvania Office Supplies – Zapiecki • 1988 to 2007 – Country Mouse of Sylvania – Donna Reece; • 2007 to current – C’est La Vie Unique Gifts. A building permit issued June 18, 1956 shows that the owner of the building obtained a permit from the Village of Sylvania to remove the old brick on the front of this building and replace it with new brick, so the front is new.

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Lenhart Orthodontics relocates to Holland-Sylvania Road Construction was completed and orthodontist David M. Lenhart, DDS, MSD, and his staff moved into the new 4,800-squarefoot facility at 4323 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd., the first of February. “We are all just thrilled to be in this building. It exceeded our expectations,” Dr. Lenhart said. “Even though we have only been here for a short time, it feels like home. The location is great and just down the road from our previous location. I am so happy to be in the Sylvania area. This has been such a good location for my practice, and my staff and I are pleased we were able to move close by.” “When the Lenharts decided they needed more room, they called me to help find their new location,” stated Dean Skillman, Jr., of Danberry Commercial Real Estate Co. “The Lenharts said they wanted to stay near their former location so we were very pleased to find this building site less than a mile away. It is ideally situated between two dental offices,” he said. In addition to finding the building site, Skillman also put together the construction and financial teams to make the project come to fruition. Mike White of Buckeye Construction served as the general contractor and Jeff Kaminski was the project manager for the four-month project. “This was a great project designed by Melanie Sayre of Feller, Finch & Associates. The craftsman-style building with its stone and shaker siding complements the neighboring buildings and completes this professional complex,” White pointed out. Coleen Lenhart coordinated the interior design and introduced a new theme for the office. “I wanted to make sure that we have something for everyone’s interest,” she said

as she viewed the wide range of artwork lining the walls throughout the area. “It was great fun to do and our patients seem to enjoy the new look.” “This has been a great move for us. We have more than doubled the amount of space with our new building,” added Mrs. Lenhart who also serves as the marketing director for the practice. Financing for the new construction was negotiated by Rob Shamy of Signature Bank. The large, open, kid-friendly clinical area has seven chairs, with large windows filling the room with natural light. In addition, there are consultation and administrative offices, a patient education room and a lab area in addition to the comfortable reception area with its adjoining arcade filled with the latest computer game stations and even a Lego board. An open area second floor was added to provide room for conferences, lunch-and-learn sessions and more Dr. Lenhart, a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, practiced restorative dentistry for over 12 years before returning to Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine for specialty training in orthodontics. Following graduation, he joined David Wells, DDS, in practice for 33 years on Holland-Sylvania Road. “Dave has been my mentor and we have a great relationship,” he said. “It is an awesome privilege to impact the lives of my patients every day. And, it’s fun to get to know them and their families,” Dr. Lenhart said. “While most of my patients are kids, I do see many adults who have decided they are ready to improve their smiles.” According to Lenhart, his practice involves a whole gamut of treatment options including

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Fieldstone Villas planned at Sunset Village nities has a long history in the community, tracing its roots back to 1871 when The Women’s Christian Association of Toledo under the leadership of President Harriet May Barlow established the Home for Friendless Women, which was renamed The Old Ladies Home of Toledo in 1889. The organization was relocated to Indian Road in 1930 following a building campaign. During the 1940s, the name “Sunset

House” was coined by residents who were happily living in the “sunset” of their lives. Sunset ’House remained an all-female residence until the 1990s when the first male resident and the first couples were welcomed to the facility. It was during this decade that the facility was expanded to include the Woodlands on the Indian Road campus and Sunset Village in Sylvania.

Local metal detector firm works national events L-R: Fieldstone Village Advisors Felice Wolff and Gayle Young pointed out features of the planned community.

Felice Wolff and Gayle Young, Fieldstone Villa Advisors for Sunset Retirement Communities, held a welcome reception Feb. 19 at their off-site office at 6641 W. Sylvania Ave., to introduce a new senior living option. “The tagline for the villas, ‘Infinitely possible, uniquely you’ reflects the scope of this new project,” the two agreed. “We hope to start construction early this summer,” Wolff noted. She said phase one, 32 villas, will be built on the grounds of Sunset Village, 9640 Sylvania Metamora Rd. “These upscale villas will feature quality materials and offer several options in room sizes and features. The villas will range in size from 1,210 square feet to 1,667 square, with the possibility of personal options varying the sizes, she said. “Firsttime villa owners will have the opportunity to select finish options for their villa, choosing from six different floor plan designs,” Wolff

added. A 10,000 square-foot clubhouse will also be part of the new development, designed by JMM Architects, Inc., of Columbus. There will be a bistro, exercise areas for classes and equipment, an indoor swimming pool, which will have access to an outdoor patio area, and many additional amenities, according to Young. “In addition, we plan to have special programming based in the clubhouse designed to support and enhance an active lifestyle,” she said. The development is the result of several focus groups that were held last fall. It was determined that there was a need for a quality, independent senior living community in conjunction with assisted living and skilled nursing in Sylvania. “Sunset Retirement Communities saw an opportunity to fill this need and offer a continuum of care,” Wolff said. The nonprofit Sunset Retirement Commu-

Mike Brighty, Sr., third from left, his sons Mike, Jr., far left, and Justin, right, and his son-in-law Jameil Aossey, second from left, operate a family-owned business in Sylvania Centre.

What started as a hobby turned into a thriving business for Mike Brighty, who had served as a franchise consultant for a chain of convenience stores until they closed in the local area. Brighty, an avid treasure hunter, had been selling metal detecting equipment with his father-inlaw, Ted Stevens, in the back of Stevens’ grocery store for some time. When his job was eliminated, he and his wife, Sandy, along with Stevens, made the decision to parlay this hobby and part-time sales effort into a full-fledged business. They moved and opened Sylvania Metal Detectors in the Sylvania Centre at 6626 Monroe St. in 1987. As retail sales grew, they were offered the opportunity to become a distribution center for White’s Electronics, a designer and manufacturer of recreational metal detectors in Sweet Home, Oregon, selling equipment to other retailers around the country. Brighty, along with son Justin, saw the opportunity of expanding the business model to include security equipment, and they formed Event Metal Detectors LLC, dba Security Detec-

tion. “White’s Electronics has an extensive line of metal detectors for the hobby market but lacked any security products, so we began doing business with Garrett Electronics based outside Dallas, Texas, that offers a complete line of walk through metal detectors and security wands,” Brighty noted. “One thing just led to another and now we have a warehouse in Sylvania Township, and another in Orlando, Fla., to house all of the security equipment we have on hand for such events as the Super Bowl, NBA All Star Weekend, Universal Studios, and the U.N. Summit in New York City for whom we provide metal detectors and baggage x-ray machines,” he said. Brighty works with in conjunction with two other security companies with a similar business model to handle the security demands of large national and international events. Those two companies are strategically placed on the East and West coasts. In addition to his wife, Sandy, Brighty is joined by his sons, Mike Jr., Justin, and son-inlaw Jameil Aossey in the local business.

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Ameriprise Financial Services relocates to 6060 Renaissance Place Gregg Becker, CFP, ChFC, CLU, has relocated his Ameriprise Platinum Financial Services practice to a 2,100-square-foot office space in Renaissance Place, 6060 Holland-Sylvania Ave. Prior to the move; he had shared an office condominium unit in the Renaissance Business Park with another Ameriprise practice. “When my son, Brian, joined me as an associate financial advisor two years ago, I knew we would outgrow our space,” Becker said. “Earlier this year, I mentioned to Renaissance developer Joe Mercurio that I was in need of more space and he brought us here. Once I walked into this office suite, I knew this was perfect for our practice. Before our move, Brian shared an office with Laureen Piechorowski, the office manager. Now, we are able to have our own offices. Also, this location offers us prime signage along with excellent street visibility. And, the space has turned out exactly how I envisioned it would look.” Mercurio had created the office suite from part of the former restaurant facility that occu-

pied Renaissance Center. He incorporated the high pan ceiling from the restaurant entryway and created a dramatic circular lobby to correspond with the ceiling with four surrounding offices. The former banquet room has been transformed into a large conference room the practice uses for meetings, training and more. “We are fee-based financial planners and take a holistic approach for our clients,” Becker said. “While we have Ameriprise products, we are able to sell other products that best meet the financial goals of our clients. We emphasize building strong relationships with our clients and meet with them twice a year to stay abreast of our clients’ financial health. We are able to monitor their financial goals and to offer them options that they may not be aware of. We also catch up with what is happening in their lives.” “We use an Ameriprise planning process, which has been in place since 1981, that embraces holistic planning. We look at all avenues such as children’s education costs, managing debt, taxes, interest rates, insurance, wills and

more, to help our clients keep track of their finances. Many of our clients have been very thankful to have all of their financial details pulled together in one central location, especially when there is a death,” he added. According to the Beckers, Brian has been working closely with his dad to understand the culture and why things are done the way they are. “Brian brings a new perspective to the practice and is able to relate with members of his generation. He speaks the right language and knows what challenges his contemporaries are facing. He is also a big help with all of the technology that continues to evolve allowing us and

our clients to view up-to-the-minute detail on what their accounts are doing.” The younger Becker noted that he began his financial career in banking. He also has insurance and investment experience, all of which is helpful in his new career. “It’s great to be working with my dad. We share the same philosophy and we both appreciate building relationships with our clients,” he added. Ameriprise, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., was founded in 1894. The company has more than $800 billion in assets under management and administration.

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Experienced hair stylists Lesley Maidlow and Ginger Stapleton at their salon.

Last year, when the salon at 7510 New West Dr. became available, hair stylists Lesley Maidlow and Ginger Stapleton decided the time was right to open a salon of their own. “We had worked together for over 25 years and had always dreamed of having a salon of our own,” Maidlow recalled. “We knew people who worked at this location and had always loved the space. When we heard the space was available, we acted quickly.” According to the two owners, in six weeks time, they came up with the company name and with help from their graphic designer, a logo was designed setting the theme for the salon. “We both thought ‘The Beehive’ was just an iconic name for a salon. Our logo, a lady with her beehive hairstyle, winking eye and red lips, really sets the tone for the entire salon. We

wanted a black and white theme and adding the red from her lips added just the right touch,” Stapleton said. One side of the salon features four pedicure chairs and four manicure stations along with two hair styling stations while the other side of the salon is devoted to eight hair styling stations, shampoo and drying areas and a hair coloring area. There are 16 hair stylists, four nail technicians, two estheticians and two massage therapists, all independent contractors, who work from The Beehive. “Everyone here is very experienced and professional. We all offer impeccable client care and service,” Maidlow and Stapleton agreed. The stylists, technicians, skincare specialists and massage therapists offer a full menu of hair services including cuts for men and women, color, perms and extensions, manicures, pedicures, acrylics, shellacs and balances. Brow, lip, bikini waxes and facials along with Swedish, deep tissue and LaStone massages are also available. In addition to its salon and spa services, The Beehive is an exclusive retailer of Bumble and Bumble hair products as well as Bioelements and Image Skincare products. Flexible hours are offered and clients book appointments directly with their service provider either through the online booking option or by phone. The Beehive’s location is in New West Business Park just off King Road south of Sylvania Avenue.

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SCORE offers QuickBooks workshop The Northwest Ohio SCORE office is sponsoring a basic instruction workshop for the software QuickBooks. Each participant will have his/her own computer to be instructed step-bystep through the process. A qualified QuickBooks instructor leads the class.

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Heartland at ProMedica offering revolutionary rehab treatment

At the October 2015 opening, Heartland at ProMedica will offer Synchrony, an advanced therapy treatment for those suffering with ‘dysphagia,’ or swallowing disorders. For those patients having suffered a brain injury, stroke, seizure or who battle with a neurological disease, the new revolutionary treatment will be a significant aid in the recovery process. “We are excited to be one of the first skilled nursing and rehabilitation providers to offer this advanced technology,� said Cheryl Lampkowski-Sowle, administrator. “We are committed to using evidence-based technology to enhance our patients’ clinical outcomes and quality of life. By providing the Synchrony treatment system for our patients, we will reinforce the quality care that is offered by our rehabilitation team. It can dramatically improve a patient’s ability to participate in normal dayto-day activities, including a simple meal with friends and family,� said Lampkowski-Sowle.

Those affected by dysphagia can suffer a spectrum of complications, such as dehydration, aspiration pneumonia and malnutrition along with others, which can lead to increased hospitalization and rehab. The Synchrony program has a virtual reality assisted biofeedback system, allowing for the speech language pathologists and patients to visualize swallowing activities. This technology then enables the therapists to not only know the patients inhabitance and ability in swallowing, but also aids in discovering the best treatments and therapeutic methods to help the patient recover. One of the newly designed treatment methods is a game-like interactive activity. This was designed in hopes to keep a patient interested and dedicated to the treatment program and has thus far been proven to enhance the patients recovery process. Patients in the Sylvania and surrounding area will soon be able to benefit from this therapy once the new rehabilitation center opens doors in October.

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The building will be able to serve 120 patients at any given time, with private and semi-private rooms. “The facility will service a small number of out-patients, but will be primarily an inpatient center,� said Lampkowski-Sowle. There is a large dining area for patients along with a spacious workout room equipped with variety of advanced rehab equipment. “We are all looking forward to the transition over to the new building,� said Lampkowski-Sowle. In addition, the opening of Heartland at ProMedica will create additional jobs in the community. They will vary in field and will soon be available for application. For those interested, more information can be found on the website, hcr-manorcare.com.

Open house to serve as fundraiser An open house for Visiting Angels, Living Assistance Services, will be held Thursday March 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. at its new offices located at 7110 W. Central Ave., Suite A. Previously the offices were at Renaissance Place. The event will showcase the new offices as well as raise money to help those dealing with Alzheimer’s. The public is invited to enjoy refreshments, tours, entertainment, door prizes, gifts and more. Owner Tamera Riggs saw the need to accommodate the growing company with additional training and office space. Visiting Angels opened in 2007 with a handful of clients and caregivers and has grown to over 100 clients and 125 caregivers. “Giving back to the community and raising money for the Alzheimer Association is important,� Riggs said. “Caregivers provide a wide range of companion and personal care services especially for those with a dementia or other chronic disease and our new location allows for enhanced training of caregivers for clients.� Visiting Angels has participated in the Alzheimer walk held in the fall and will again sponsor a team this year. “Our clients and others in the community benefit from the Alzheimer Association good works and we are glad to assist in the research efforts to find a better treatment and cure,� Riggs added. “Building relationships is what Visiting Angels is all about, not just providing care but truly

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The Braun Construction Group is serving as the construction manager for the facility under construction at the Flower Hospital campus. “Braun Construction Group also built our Sterling Heights, Mich., facility that opened summer of 2013. The main steel structure and structural wall framing are in the final stages. The roof decking and framing are in progress with roofing expected to be complete by early March. Most of the interior walls are framed on the lower level and are underway on the main level,� LampkowskiSowle stated. The building can now be seen from the road and from different areas of the campus. “It’s not completely enclosed but they are making a lot of great progress,� said Lampkowski-Sowle.

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Grigore joins Metroparks Metroparks of the Toledo Area is increasing the variety of environmental and outdoor skills programs it offers as part of a reorganization that includes hiring a new director of programming. Michelle Grigore will join the staff in March in the new position. She has served the past 10 and one-half years as director of parks and recreation for the City of Bowling Green. It’s the second time she has worked for Metroparks. She started at the park district as a naturalist in 1986, served as assistant program manager from 1987 to 1996 then became director of development. She left that position in 1999 after completing a Ph.D. in biology and ecology at The University of Toledo to take a position as assistant professor of botany and director of the Slayton Arboretum at Hillsdale College. From 2001 to 2004 she was director of Toledo Botanical Garden. “My view of programming is that it’s part of the conversation we have with our customers,� Grigore said. Starting as early as preschool, she said, “we can give them a message that will last a lifetime.� Outdoor skills programming such as kayaking and archery, and impromptu “popup� programs such as snowshoeing are new ways the park district is bringing people into the parks to engage with nature and develop healthy, lifelong habits. Such programs, Grigore said, are more interactive and relevant to users than “talking at them.� They also encourage people to be active. “Good health is as simple as a walk in the park – it adds years to your life,� she said. Three other new positions in the programming department have been filled with internal staff: Heather Norris will manage environmental programs, including the park district’s school outreach efforts and summer camps; Shannon DeYoung will lead interpretive programming; and Ashley Smith will oversee outdoor skills programs. “This new structure will allow us to connect with every school in the county and every segment of our population in fun and creative new ways,� said Dave Zenk, deputy director.

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Healthy Helena — Savory snacks for TV watching Roasted Edamame ‘Popcorn’ Ditch the fat and swap it for something savory filled with fiber and protein. This edamame “popcorn� gives you the saltiness and crunch you love from popcorn without straying from your healthy lifestyle. Opt for this recipe instead of a bucket of popcorn. 1 oz. frozen edamame beans (without the shell) 1 – 2 tbsp. olive oil

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Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rinse your edamame beans in a colander and strain. Pat dry with a towel. Spread beans onto a baking dish (preferably 9 x 13) and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle cheese, salt and pepper on top. Bake for about 15 – 20 minutes or until golden brown. **You can be creative when it comes to seasoning. For spice add cayenne pepper. Ranch, buffalo, garlic and mustard are also great seasonings for this recipe! **

Ever since I have been a little girl, I have been a huge movie buff. In my opinion, there is nothing better than watching a movie with the accompaniment of great food. However, movie theater food can be absolutely TERRIBLE for your health. Bags of candy, nachos with fake cheese and buckets of buttery and fatty popcorn are packed with a day’s worth of calories and fat. I’ve devised some fun snack ideas for your movie time, in the theater or at home! Healthy Helena

Pork Rind ‘Nachos’

You will need pork rinds for this recipe. You may use barbecue, hot and spicy or plain (plain is probably best because flavored rinds may clash with the marina sauce). They make a perfect snack!

Skip the fake cheese, carbohydrates and extreme saturated fat and try these amazing and satisfying pork rind nachos. I’ll be honest, when I first heard of pork rinds, I thought they sounded extremely unsettling and quite frankly, disgusting. However, when I learned that they are gluten free, have zero carbohydrates and sugar and are lower in calories than most chips, I gave them a try and was extremely pleasantly surprised! These “nachos� are awesome and almost completely sugar and carb-free.

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My mother always told me to never judge a book by its cover. Thankfully, I kept this in mind upon entering the POP Grille located on N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. I recalled the days when the venue was once a smoke-filled, drab environment. Things have certainly changed—drastically. Owner and general manager, Tom Parent, and co-owner and head chef, Ray Oka, are serving up Asian inspired cuisine, libations and fun in a clean and visually pleasing atmosphere. Global cuisine with a twist This is a new endeavor on many levels for Parent who has worked in medical sales, marketing and the automotive industry. “It’s very exciting,� he said. “I wanted a new challenge and to do something I’ve never done before and offer something not seen before. People have told me that they were afraid to come in and didn’t know what to expect. Once they have experienced our service and world cuisine they come back. Asian infused seafood BBQ is our specialty. We also have chicken, burgers, and other items from around the globe. Everything is fresh here. We bring in huge whole fish and hand cut our own steaks. Our handmade egg rolls are made in-house. You won’t need a knife

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to cut our rib-eye steak and you will find sea bass and sword fish as regular menu items.â€? Cooking like Grandma Chef Ray is ready for patrons to try his dishes inspired by his upbringing in Bali. “I grew up on the beach. We would wait for the fisherman to come in and then go home and cook. This is how my grandmother would cook. Once you taste our food, you will never forget it,â€? promised Chef Ray. “My whole family is still in Bali. I am here with my wife and two sons. I have worked in restaurants and opened restaurants for other people. I thought it was about time I opened my own.â€? It’s all about the Plate I tried numerous dishes including the homemade egg rolls, Bali rib-eye steak finished with a tropical BBQ sauce, and grilled swordfish. The food was delicious and beautifully plated. “I worked at the Ritz Carlton and the Orchid Hotel. I picked up presentation skills from that experience,â€? explained Chef Ray. The Perfect Ending Charles M. Schultz once said, “All you need is love but a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.â€? I couldn’t agree more. My taste buds were blissful after experiencing the chocolate and cherry crème brulee. The artistic

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Co-owner and head chef Ray Oka and owner and general manager Tom Parent and their wide range of culinary delights proved to the Savvy Sylvanian that you can have a ‘party on the palate.’

Chef Ray Oka’s specialty is BBQ seafood but his chicken, beef, lamb, and unique sandwich selections keep guests coming back for more.

touches caused me to hesitate and admire the flaming creation. It seemed too pretty to eat. I quickly got over it and dove in. The POP Grille also offers a full bar, Happy Hour specials and a Sunday Prime Rib Brunch ($16) that is now on the top of my “to-do� list. This Savvy Sylvanian truly enjoyed a taste of Bali on a cold winter’s day and plans on having more “parties on my palate� in the very near future.

POP Grille is located at 3309 N. Holland-Sylvania. Lunch delivery is available to businesses within a two mile radius. However they have been known to extend the perimeters if gently coaxed. Happy Hour is 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.Thurs. Sunday Prime Rib Brunch is available 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For daily hours of operation and to view menu visit partyonthepalate.com or call 419/517-5310.

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L-R: Kent and Nan Hagemeyer and Jim and Sue Scheib attended the event on Feb. 16 that benefitted the concert series and youth programs of the Toledo Jazz Orchestra. Simeco Robinson helped Victoria Jamrozyk, Sarah Jurkiewicz, Jula Ruetz and Wesley Wineinger with their presentation during the SCAT-sponsored Lead & Seed leadership training program for junior high and high school students. The training was made possible by a grant from the Ohio Mental Health Addiction Services.

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Olander Winterfest Celebrates Snow

L-R: Denise Hauden, Kevin Eikum, celebrity waiter, Debbie Shenefield and Tim Kolhoff jazzed up their evening by attending the ‘Toledo Jazz Orchestra Celebrity Wait Night’ held at the Toledo Club. –Photos by ShutterKat Photography Geoff the Minion greeted guests at the Nederhouser Center during the Olander Park Winterfest on Feb. 21.

The Olander Park System Executive Director Erika Buri told Gabriel and Elise Hensley and their parents Ken and Norma about the snowman-making supplies such as carrots for noses and more.

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Toledo Ballet Supporters Celebrate New Studio Location

L-R: President of the Toledo Ballet Board of Directors Ann Hartman, Marie Vogt, artistic director emerita and founder of the Toledo Ballet, and Mari Davies, executive director of the Toledo Ballet, stand in front of a wall created by 2SCALE.

Toledo Ballet board member Sharon Skilliter and husband, Tom, both of 2SCALE, viewed one of the murals the company created for the new home of the Toledo Ballet at the event held on Feb.18.

Supporters of the Toledo Ballet, Judges Connie and Norman Zemmelman, took a tour of the new building located at 5327 Monroe St., next to Hobby Lobby.

Toledo Ballet Guild officers Patti Lewandowski, president, Barb Stengle, vice president, Sansa Warrick, secretary, and Christina Ramsey, treasurer, planned the open house to celebrate the new Toledo Ballet location.

Lauren Woodward, left, and Leah Kepp, right, talked with Toledo Ballet’s Spring Artistic Director Michael Lang.

Toledo Ballet Artistic Director and School Director Lisa Mayer held a ballet demonstration class during the open house. —by Mary Helen Darah

Sara and Todd Smith and their children Durant, Layla and Anabelle toured the new Toledo Ballet facility where Anabelle will take lessons.

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Academic Excellence Foundation Hosts 24th Annual Distinguished Hall of Fame

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Five Sylvania Schools’ Alumni To Be Honored

James Bullock, Northview 1990

Five alumni of the Sylvania schools will be inducted into the Academic Excellence Foundation’s Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame on March 13 at Sylvania Country Club. The 2015 honorees include: David Drake, Burnham 1957, Dr. Caren Goldberg, Northview 1982, Anthony Rochte, Southview 1987, Erin Peterson, Southview 1989 and James Bullock, Northview 1990. Drake was one of the first fire chiefs in Sylvania, having served on the force for over 35 years. Goldberg is a pediatric cardiologist at the University of Michigan and works closely with the American Heart Association. Rochte is president of a new division of

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St. Ursula Academy Dance Team sweeps state championship The St. Ursula Academy Varsity Dance Team swept all three categories placing first in Pom, Jazz and Hip Hop at the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators Cheer and Dance competition on Sunday, March 1 in Columbus. The Northview Dance Team placed second in Pom, third in Hip Hop and third in Jazz at the competition. The Southview Cougarettes placed sixth in Pom, fourth in Jazz and fifth place in Hip Hop.

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NV Honored Musician The St. Ursula Academy Dance Team were the first place winners in Pom, Jazz and Hip Hop at the March 1 State Championships in Columbus. Team members include Abby Reece, Emma Kalucki, Kate Myers, Caitlin Beak, Molly McGuire, Lexi Keith, Sarah Torchia, Olivia Hicks, Tegan Hack, Chandler Riley, Lexi Miehls, Caroline Kelley, Lexi Hicks, Madison Walsh and Melissa Wittenmyer.

The Northview musician of the week is senior Morgan Vince. Morgan plays violin in the chamber orchestra. She regularly participates in OMEA district and regional orchestra, as well as solo and ensemble. In addition to her participation in orchestra, Morgan is also very active in the choral and drama programs. She is a member of A Capella Choir and Harmony Road Show. Morgan has been a private student of Megan Fitzpatrick. After graduation, she plans to attend college to major in music education. Morgan is the daughter of Karma and Mike Vince.

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Theatre Workshop held at Northview

American Legion Americanism Awards L-R: Mark Lewandowski, Emily Hoffman and John Regan were recognized at the Joseph Diehn American Legion Post on Feb. 22. Lewandowski and Hoffman were the American Legion’s Americanism and Government test winners. Lewandowski won a $250 scholarship for college and Hoffman won a $500 scholarship toward college. She and Regan were the American Legion’s Americanism and Government essay winners and received certificates and pen/pencil sets for their essays. Hoffman and Lewandowski won at the local Legion level and continued on to win at the state level. They received an all-expense paid trip from the State Legion office to travel to Washington, D.C. the first week in March. The week-long activities included a behindthe-scenes look at Washington including talking with a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Perry Lefevre, Social Studies teacher at Northview High School, spoke about Americanism and what it means to students in the classroom. The Northview band, under the direction of Nathan Heath, also performed.

SV Cougarettes Hold Dance Showcase

THE COUGARETTE DANCE TEAM: Sally Micsko, Katy Ide, Gabby Ide, Kayla Kreinbrink, Cassie Potter, Aubrey Hattendorf, Allie Gehling, Dayna Dionyssiou, Taylor Bush and Taylor Turkopp held a dance showcase at Southview on Feb. 22 and featured their pom, jazz and hip hop routines they will perform at the state championships. Other performers included Company C Dance Club, with Abby Amenett, Elizabeth Brenneman, Anna Erickson, Britain Feeny, Sadie Garner, Kelly Garrison, Rae Glover, Emma Hennessey, Caroline Ide, Molly Kaluck, Heyley Leonard, Ainslee McAlees, Kate McNerney, Kate Meyers, Abbi Rhan, Abby Summers and Grace Tefft; The Edge Dance Complex with Audrey Harrell, Nyla Harrell, Kennedy Kreinbrink, Josie Varwig, Jayden Barber, Sara Kausch, Gabrielle Smith, Brittani Stephen and Haley Szymanski; Dance FX Academy with Amelia Frank, Victoria Hagmeyer Shayda Honda, Ainsley Fike, Jessica Putter, Zibua Qian, Sophie Stone and Taryn Wachowiak; and Mackenzie Grady of Daryl Jervis Dance Studio.

Members of the Timberstone Dance Team participating included Jayden Baldwin, Jenin Balle, Megan Bugert, Amanda Cross, Amy Dong, Mackenzie Grad, Abby Keisler, Isabelle Juss, Caroline Ide, Kaila Mangham, Kate McNerney, Kimberly Parsons, Abby Royfman and LeAnn Sullivan.

Middle school students attend a 10-week theatre workshop at Northview High School. Several of these students have attended previous workshops.

BY MARISA MERCURIO What do meticulous note taking, vocal projection, and a tape measure have in common? They are all tenets of the theatre. Throughout a ten-week workshop, that began the week of Feb. 23, elementary and middle school students have begun to learn exactly what it takes to perform and work in the theatre. These classes, taught by professional actor/director/acting coaches Irina Zaurov and Roseanna Lightle, encompass everything they believe will help to both inspire and aid the students in their future theatre endeavors. “It’s more than educational,” says Zaurov. “The kids learn all aspects to be on stage and how to treat each other and even boost their self-esteem.” This year, Zaurov’s ninth year teaching the workshop, a technical theatre class has been

added for students of all ages. The tech course covers stage elements, props, costumes and makeup, scene design, and stage management among other topics. At the end of the 10 weeks, a final presentation will be held for the students to showcase what they learned. Tentatively scheduled for May 4 and 6, the students will perform skits that have differed each year. Zaurov stated the final presentation is entirely created by the students, from the costumes to the props. In addition to their school year theatre workshop, a summer production camp is often held during the summer in which kids prepare, in a short amount of time, to stage a full production of a play.

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School Art Show at Heritage Museum

Sylvanian wins state award BY MARY HELEN DARAH

HillView student Tyler Glaze points out his art work to his art teacher Sarah Vanni during the school’s open house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum on Feb. 18

HillView student Alyvia King was able to find her mask made of clay with help from her art teacher Sarah Vanni.

Sylvania resident Morgan Gale, a senior at the Toledo School for the Arts, was awarded a $2,500 college scholarship from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Gale competed in a statewide video contest called “Take Action Video Contest.” The senior saw a promotional poster highlighting the event in the hallway of TSA. “I saw the poster and thought ‘I could probably do that’,” stated Morgan. “I had to make a minute-long video about consumer protection and I chose identity theft. I have been making videos for as long as I can remember. I picked up a camera and have been making films ever since. I also have been making videos on You Tube for about three years.” Gale researched identity theft and as she explained, “I made a cute, friendly video about how to avoid it. I made an animation video about the subject by using dry erase markers.” Award winners were chosen out of entries throughout the state. “The Ohio Attorney General’s Office narrowed it down to 10 potential winners then chose the top three,” said Gale. “I got to go to Columbus,

Sylvania resident Morgan Gale received a $2,500 scholarshp from Attorney General Mike DeWine.

SylOhio, and meet Attorney General Mike DeWine and the video will be on the website www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov soon.” Ironically, the TSA senior, majoring in graphic design, could not fit a video production class offered at school into her busy schedule. Gale also enjoys creative writing, which she considers to be “an art” and plans on attending Bowling Green State University in the fall. She hopes to focus her attention on front-end web development. Gale has a younger brother in the seventh grade at Sylvania McCord Junior High School.

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BY MARISSA MERCURIO A few weeks ago, the robotics team Twisted Toys advanced to the state level of the First Lego League. The team, comprised of Sylvan and McCord students, is currently involved in a Global Innovation competition for their invention idea for the season, a game designed to improve financial literacy. After the team developed a business plan and met with local game companies, Twisted Toys has recently found a company interest-

ed in producing and marketing the game. The game, called Fun-Dough-Mentals, is made for children ages five and up to teach them about the basics of money and prepare them for real world applications. The basic concepts of the game are simply earn, save, spend and give. A kickstarter campaign to launch their game is online where donations are appreciated. To find out more and to donate visit http://www.sylvanrobotics.org.

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D. Scott Hartwig, former supervisory historian at Gettysburg National Military Park, is the keynote speaker at the Phi Alpha Theta regional conference.

The Alpha Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta at Lourdes University will host the 2015 Phi Alpha Theta Ohio regional conference on Saturday, March 21, in Russell Ebeid Hall on the Lourdes campus at 6832 Convent Blvd. in Sylvania. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the conference runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Providing opening remarks are Lourdes president David Livingston, Ph.D., and Adam Hodge, Ph.D., assistant professor of history and advisor for the Alpha Lambda Nu Chapter. Keynote Speaker is D. Scott Hartwig, retired supervisory historian at Gettysburg National Military Park. His lecture occurs after lunch and addresses his work in public history for three decades at Gettysburg. Students and faculty from schools such as Bowling Green State University, DePauw University, Franklin College, Hillsdale

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College, Kent State University, Lourdes University, Ohio Northern University, Otterbein University, University of Dayton, Spring Arbor University, University of Rio Grande, Walsh University, and Youngstown State University will present on a variety of research topics. An awards ceremony, which will recognize the best student papers, is also scheduled. Phi Alpha Theta is an American national honor society for undergraduate and graduate students and professors of history. The society has over 350,000 members with about 9,500 new members joining each year through 860 local chapters. The society was established in 1921 by professor Nels Cleven at the University of Arkansas. He believed that a fraternity of scholars open to men and women was important for the study of history. The Lourdes University Department of History was awarded the Alpha Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta in the spring 2004 semester. This chapter is dedicated to encouraging students in their studies in history and helping to promote an interest in history on campus. To become a member, students must complete 12 or more hours of coursework in history, maintain a 3.1 GPA in history courses and a 3.0 overall GPA and attain junior or senior status. On-site registration for the conference will be available; however, all attendees are asked to pre-register to aid in the preparation of the conference. Registration costs are $10 for student presenters and $20 for faculty. Student presenters can attend the conference at no charge. To learn more, visit www.lourdes.edu.

Lourdes student is award finalist The give-and-take relationship benefits everyone. While it is important to connect with all people, individuals living in poverty with an illness or in any other state of inequity are in special need of these kinds of relationships.” The accounting major and former Gray Wolves baseball student-athlete is a champion of service to the community and to his fellow Lourdes students. A career peer mentor, he is also a student orientation leader and served as president of the Student Government Association. Lourdes campus minister Laureen Knueven describes Esposito as “constantly looking beyond the task at hand in creating new ideas to help the people we serve even better.” One of his long-term goals is to establish a program that helps those in poverty gain work experience by refurbishing neighborhoods. “It is my hope that the program can be a model for other cities experiencing urban decay,” he says.

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Lourdes’ Vice President for mission and ministry Sr. Ann Carmen Barone, OSF, and Executive Director of residence life Todd Matthews, were guest chefs at the grill during the first half of the fund-raising dinner. Lourdes President David Livingston, Ph.D. and head softball coach JoAnn Gordon took over the grill for the second half.

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L-R: Lourdes Director of Campus Ministry, Sr. Barbara Vano, Tim Broud, former student and now volunteer and Campus Minister Laureen Knueven were on hand to help out and enjoy the event. ‘We are pleased to once again have offered this fun opportunity and to raise funds for Lourdes University’s 19th Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break initiative. It allows students the chance to serve the greater community while strengthening and developing their team building and personal leadership skills,’ Knueven said.

L-R: Students traveling to Alabama during spring break are Cassidy Smith, Ashley Nortelus and Lachelle Black greeted Don Czarcinski, Lourdes chairperson and associate professor of mathematics. This year, 26 students and four staff members will participate in the Habitat for Humanity initiative. The students will depart Saturday, March 6, with half the group traveling to Mobile, Ala. and the other half to Morgantown, W. Va.

Black History soul food dinner a success A soul food dinner was part of the Black History Month festivities at Lourdes University. The event took place Feb. 26 in the Lourdes University dining room in Mother Adelaide Hall at 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania. “Originating in the U.S. South, soul food is now considered ‘comfort food for the soul’ by

many. Often used as a means of fellowship, soul food is a staple of the black community and has been for more than 100 years,” said Monica Smith, multicultural assistant for the Lourdes University Office of Diversity and Multicultural Services, which sponsored the dinner. She added the term “soul food” was coined in the early 1960s.

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Lourdes University for the celebration of the arts and graduate education is a natural extension of the appreciation for beauty and growth held by Mother Adelaide Sandusky, foundress of the Sylvania Franciscan Sisters.” Sr. Rachel Nijakowski, OSF, Ph.D., Sophia Center founder and executive director added, “The Sophia Center has been operating at maximum capacity for some time. Having the additional office space allows us to better meet our clients’ needs. Our credentialed staff provides a variety of services including individual and group counseling and educational testing to empower our clients with the personal strength to live life as well-balanced individuals.”

L-R: Nick Dietrich, Brenda Velasquez and Katelynn Henderman sold 50/50 tickets to guests as they came into bd’s Mongolian Grill for the fourth annual Lourdes University Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break fundraiser on Feb. 24 sponsored by the Linking Interest, Needs and Knowledge student organization.

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Lourdes University senior Joseph Esposito was named a finalist for the first San Damiano Servant Leadership Award created by the Franciscan Mission Service. The organization prepares and supports lay Catholics for two-year international, oneyear domestic or one to two week short-term mission service opportunities serving impoverished and marginalized communities across the globe. The San Damiano Servant Leadership Award was launched in conjunction with the organization’s 25th anniversary. The honor recognizes a faithful, service-oriented young leader. “It is truly an honor to be chosen as a finalist by an organization that is dedicated to furthering the good work and model established by St. Francis of Assisi,” Esposito said. A Cardinal Stritch High School graduate, Esposito has a faith-based view of the world shaped by his Catholic education and family. Dedicated to helping the homeless, he first became aware of the plight of those in poverty while participating in the annual March for Life in the nation’s capital. “I noticed a gentleman shivering with no blankets in subzero temperatures. It was my first experience actually seeing someone struggle with homelessness. When I returned to my own warm home in Toledo, it really struck me that so many people here were struggling in these same frigid conditions.” It was then that he became more active and began assisting with several Lourdes University Campus Ministry initiatives including the annual Habitat for Humanity project, feeding the poor and homeless at Helping Hands of St. Louis, and delivering weekly meals to those in need through the Toledo Labre Project. “You learn that it’s more than giving your money or your belongings to people; you’re giving yourself.

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The Sylvanian You Need To Know

Jackie and Andy Cousino along with children Kelsie, age 2 1/2, and Cole, age 4, battle the daily challenges of having a chronically ill child.

BY MARY HELEN DARAH Intervention specialist at Sylvania McCord Junior High School, Jackie Cousino, has been dealing with her family’s own “special needs” and the daily challenges of having a child with William’s Syndrome. The Sylvania wife, mother, educator and blogger, is on a mission to spread awareness and hope to other families facing similar challenges. What is William’s Syndrome? William’s Syndrome is a genetic condition present at birth. On the positive side, children with WS have overly social personalities. They

are ‘super social’ and not scared of anyone. Kids with WS are pretty much always happy. Unfortunately, these kids can have lifethreatening heart problems. Our daughter Kelsie’s are extensive. They also are prone to cognitive delays such as talking and walking a bit late. Kelsie is just starting to walk at age 2 ½. Overall Kelsie is really happy and is excited to be around people. The enthusiasm she has is awesome even while dealing with numerous issues. What causes William’s Syndrome? The syndrome is very rare. Only 20,000 to 30,000 people have it in the USA and it occurs

McCord Special Ed Teacher Jackie Cousino equally in both males and females. No one is sure why it happens. How did you discover the condition in your child? When Kelsie was born, a heart murmur was heard and we consulted a heart specialist. She had her first heart cath when she was eight weeks old and went into cardiac arrest. The cardiologist mentioned a syndrome called William’s Syndrome but he didn’t think she had it. I did some research and Kelsie fit almost every description: a wide mouth, hernias, pinky finger that turns in, problems with anesthesia and pulmonary artery stenosis. After looking into the characteristics of the syndrome with my husband we got her tested and she was positive for WS. How has it affected her health? Kelsie has had three heart caths and in a little over a week she will have open-heart surgery at the University of Michigan. She most likely will continue to have surgeries throughout her life. What is your involvement with the William’s Syndrome Association? We participated in a walk in Perrysburg; then we decided to have one in our hometown of Erie, Mich. We ended up getting together with another family and created a race called the ‘Race for the Kids.’ This will be our third year having the 5k and family fun walk that will be held on June 13. A lot of the teachers from McCord come and participate as well as other Sylvania teachers. Everyone has been awesome to us. Funds will go to WS, the Children’s Miracle Network and a local family dealing

with similar challenges. Have your experiences as a special educator helped you deal with the obstacles your child faces? Usually people become special education teachers because they have someone in their family with special needs. That was not the case with me. It was something I always wanted to do. I think there is a reason for everything. Being in special education prepared me for dealing with my daughter’s condition. Also, being a Sylvania teacher is a blessing. I am often off work for four to six weeks at a time. My school [McCord] and our school district are amazing. It is the best place to work with supportive people surround me. Brad Rieger, superintendent of Sylvania Schools, even came to the hospital to visit us. What advice do you have for parents coping with a chronically ill child? No matter how much you don’t think you can get through things, you find the strength. Also allow yourself to lean on others to get you through. We are fortunate to have a huge support system. What can you do to assist a family dealing with chronic illness? Instead of saying ‘Let me know if you need anything,’ show up with dinner, offer to carpool, or clean. Don’t ask. Just ‘DO.’ Visit kelsiecousino@blogspot.com, a blog started by Jackie Cousino, to find help, support, comfort and advice on William’s Syndrome.

Special Educator Jackie Cousino gets by with help from her friends from McCord Junior High School.

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L-R, front row: Jacob Matuszewski, Jack Alberti, Bailey Wietrzykowski, Mitchell Liber, Alek West and manager Tyrike Rentie; L-R, back row: Ethan Lykins, Garrett Rambo, Jayden Bolden, Sammy Kale, Tyler Joseph, Donovan Pimentel, Aaron Brady and coach Evan Bauer.

Arbor Hills captures eighth grade NLL title BY EVAN BAUER If you are a fan of storybook finishes, then this is the team you’d wish you’d follow the past two seasons. The Arbor Hills Roadrunners have had little success over the past two decades and are almost desperate for a championship finish to a season. During the 2013-2014 season, under first-year coach Evan Bauer, the Runners finished the regular season 13-0 and were the obvious favorites to win the NLL championship. They would coast through the first two rounds of the tournament, winning by 20 and 12, respectively. Their championship matchup would continue a rivalry developed against the Anthony Wayne Generals, who Arbor Hills defeated during the regular season with a game-winning layup, plus the foul shot by Garrett Rambo to win by one point. In the championship, Arbor Hills did not come out with the same intensity and focus that they had shown all season, dropping the game 33-22, where Arbor Hills had more turnovers than points. Head coach Bauer was given the opportunity to coach this team one more season, when he was asked to move to the eighth grade position and capture an NLL championship for the school. “I knew that we would have to improve both mentally and physically in order to win it this year. Last year, we were too comfortable with where we were. These kids didn’t experience what it felt like to lose a game until the championship. It’s sometimes better to take a couple losses during the regular season to see how your guys adjust and get back on track,” said coach Bauer. This season began just the way the Roadrunners expected. They won their first six games by an average of 20 points. When they traveled to Anthony Wayne for a matchup with their bitter rivals, Alek West of Arbor Hills missed a three at the buzzer that would’ve given the Runners a one-point victory. With a 6-1 record after the loss, Arbor Hills was able to

go 6-1 over their next seven games to accumulate a 12-2 record going into another matchup against Anthony Wayne. Anthony Wayne took a 26-17 lead into the fourth quarter and was looking to coast to yet another victory. With the lead up to 10, at 2818 with 5:02 remaining, a timeout was called to make the proper adjustments. “I just told my guys, we’re only down by 10. If we can cut into this lead by two points every minute, we will be in it at the end,” the coach said. Arbor Hills turned up the pressure defensively, forcing turnover after turnover and capitalizing on each of them. Down by 3 with 20 seconds left, Garrett Rambo’s layup cut the deficit to one. Coach Bauer used a timeout to set up defensively. However, Anthony Wayne did not agree with the officials, who added 1.8 seconds to the game clock that ran off after the timeout was taken. They received a technical foul and Arbor Hills had a chance to close the game out with a pair of free throws. They were unable to make either free throw, and had one last chance at winning. The ball was inbounded to Jayden Bolden with 5.8 seconds left, who missed the jump shot. The ball was tipped back out to him and his circus shot tip in from the free throw line won the game for the Runners. After dropping the final game of the regular season, Arbor Hills finished with a 13-3 record. During the tournament, Arbor Hills was able to beat McCord and Bowling Green to advance to the championship. Arbor Hills would play Anthony Wayne once again. In a defensive minded game, the Roadrunners led 11-7 at halftime and 15-13 after the third quarter. Arbor Hills held a 26-22 lead with 4.2 seconds left when Anthony Wayne took their final timeout. “It wasn’t until that moment that I realized that we were about to win the championship,” said coach Bauer. With Arbor Hills at the free throw line, they missed the front end of the 1 and 1, Anthony Wayne missed a half-court shot at the buzzer, and Arbor Hills captured their first NLL title in 18 years.

Northview’s head soccer coach Rick Burgin, left, mother Karen Kupetz and assistant coach Ashley Burgin, right, watched as Megan Kupetz signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Findlay University.

Ian Clement, center, signed a letter of intent to play golf at with the University of Northwestern Ohio while head golf coach Mike Czerniakowski and assistant coach Rich Timm looked on. —Photo by John Crisman of AssetWare, Inc.

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TYLER ABNER THE ABNER ANALYSIS Bruce Smith reaches historic milestone February 20 was a historic day for Southview coach Bruce Smith, who earned his 400th career victory after his team defeated Springfield 52-40. The Cougars (21-0, 13-0 Northern Lakes League) won the way they have all year long—excellent defense. What has made Southview so dangerous this season is Smith’s ability to develop elite defenses and at the same time have a potent offense. He has been able to develop an excellent offensive core for the Cougars. During the game against the Blue Devils, seniors Jeremiah Roberts scored a game-high 14 points, Ben Casanova ended with 12 points and Leon Eggleston finished off the top-three scorers with 10 points. Smith is currently in his second season at Southview after coaching Whitmer for 22 years and has now accomplished a record of 400209. He has had an impressive career, to say the least, and has now taken a Cougars team that has struggled in recent years and turned them into the No.1 team in Ohio in Division I in just two years. Southview will be one of the ‘feel good stories’ for Ohio high school basketball this season and will be one of the favorites to win the State Title. Southview girls’ continues fantastic turnaround After a troubling 0-4 start to the season, the Southview girls’ basketball team was able to defeat Findlay 53-33 on Feb. 14 and end the regular season with a massive 61-24 win against Maumee on Feb. 17. The Cougars (13-8, 8-6 Northern Lakes League) have now gone 13-4 since their 0-4 record and made a splash in the District I

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district tournament with a 42-29 win against Start on Feb. 25. Southview Coach Tim Nottke has shown why he is an excellent coach and the right man for the job. The Cougars didn’t look to be going anywhere in the beginning of the year, but he kept their heads high and got them to gel as one solid unit. In the game against the Trojans, seniors Kennedy Moody had a game-high 16 points and Emily Westphal finished her night with 11 points. Westphal then showcased her offensive skills in the win against the Panthers with a game-high 20 points. Junior Keely Pohl ended with 17 points and Maria Pappas had 15 points. With how well Bruce Smith’s boys’ basketball team has done this season for Southview, the girls’ team has been somewhat overshadowed. What Nottke has been able to do should not go unnoticed, as the girls had one of the best turnarounds in the Toledo area and have become one of the tougher teams in the region. The Cougars will continue to try and be one of the pleasantly surprising teams this season in the Ohio State tournament. Northview hockey begins to surge Coach Mike Jones and the Northview hockey team were able to make it to three wins in a row with a dominant 10-0 win against Ottawa Hills on Feb. 17 to begin the districts of the state playoffs and another massive 8-1 win against Perrysburg on Feb. 23. Unfortunately, they lost to St. Francis, 6-0 on Feb. 27. The Wildcats (12-10-2) have begun to look like the Northview Ohio has become accustomed to, after a worrisome 4-7-2 record at one point in the season. Jones needed his kids to find their way and adapt to his strong style of coaching and morals. They have done just that as the year rolls along. Though they may not make as much

noise in the tournament this season as they did last season when they won the title, they have definitely become much better than the beginning of the year and a team to watch. Seniors Ian Clement and Zach Galecki have carried much of the offensive load for the Wildcats this season, but to this point it seems to be working very well. Clement has a team-high 25 points, seven goals and 18 assists. Galecki is currently at 24 points, 15 goals and nine assists. The two have become quite the duo, responsible for 49 of the teams 109 points, a staggering 45%. Jones and company will look to continue the late season surge and prove to the doubters that Northview hockey is just as good as it’s ever been. Northview girls off to hot tournament start Northview Coach Brittaney Cymbolin has turned her teams’ intensity up a notch with a 55-43 victory over Anthony Wayne on Feb. 17 to end the regular season and a dominate 6627 win over Bowsher in the first game of the Division I District Tournament on Feb. 25. The Wildcats (15-4, 13-1 Northern Lakes League) had a memorable defeat of the Generals for Cymbolin’s seniors. With the win it gave the seniors a chance to end their last NLL game on a high note, while the team clinched the conference crown several games ago. Northview’s senior “big three” ended the contest as the top three scorers. Kendall McCoy finished with 14 points and three rebounds. Kendall Jessing had 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. Maddie Cole provided 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one steal. The “big three” had smiles on their faces as they finished their last NLL game of their careers in style. With the playoffs now underway, the Wildcats are one of the favorites in the region

to get to the Final Four of the state tournament and they didn’t disappoint against the Rebels. McCoy once more had a team-high 16 points, six rebounds, four steals and one assist. Cole had 13 points, six rebounds, three assists and one steal. Jessing finished with 11 points, 14 rebounds, five assists, six steals and two blocks to earn player of the game honors. The Wildcats will look to continue their hot-streak as they try to send their seniors out on the highest note possible, winning a state title. West and Rodgers look to carry load The Northview boys’ basketball team continued its tough stretch with its third straight loss after falling to Perrysburg 46-41 on Feb. 20 and Central Catholic 63-43 on Feb. 24. However, they defeated Anthony Wayne 56-43 on Feb. 27. The Wildcats (8-14, 6-8 Northern Lakes League) have not had the kind of season Northview Coach Terry Shadle had been hoping for; however, the team has become much better in certain areas as the year rapidly comes to a close. In the game against the Jackets, junior Austin Rodgers had a team-high 13 points and junior Aerin West ended the night just behind Rodgers with 10 points. Both players have become two of the Wildcats’ most reliable scoring threats and both will be back for one more year at Northview. Each player continued their tandem with a team-high 12 points in the loss against the Irish. Not only have the two players becoming very reliable on offense, but both have shown strong consistency throughout the season. They have become leaders of a Wildcat team that has tried to find their identity during the entire year. With the season just about over, Shadle has two core players that can help get Northview on the right track for the 2015-2016 season.

Sylvania Rec pursues lacrosse gold stick standards As part of its commitment to provide lacrosse players with the safest and most positive lacrosse experience possible, Sylvania Recreation has chosen to affirm the Gold Stick Standards outlined by US Lacrosse, the national governing body for men’s and women’s lacrosse. The Gold Stick Standards represent the best practices for the administration of youth and high school lacrosse leagues. The seven standards fall into the following content areas: rules, league administration, safety and risk management, player safety and sportsmanship, coaching certification, officials’ certification, and membership. Sylvania Recreation will be working cooperatively with US Lacrosse in the coming months to achieve the standards and complete the Gold Stick accreditation. “Sylvania Recreation has prided its leagues on following industry standards recommended by US Lacrosse and strives to provide our participants and coaches with the best overall lacrosse experience. We are truly excited to partner with US Lacrosse and Positive Coaching Alliance as we work to achieve the Gold Stick Standards,” said Rob Mahon, Senior Program Director Further information about Sylvania Recreation’s current commitment to affirm the standards and information of leagues can be found at www.playsylvania.com. All Questions may be directed to Rob Mahon at rmahon@playsylvania.com. Formed in 1998, US Lacrosse is committed

to 0providing responsive and effective leadership through national programs and services. With the safety of all participants as one of its most important priorities, the organization invests significantly each year in safety research projects while also training and certifying coaches and officials and maintaining the rules of play. “Gold Stick is a journey in which leagues will seek continued improvement,” said Wendell Lee, director of programs at US Lacrosse. “Each league will monitor its own progress in reaching benchmarked goals that will ultimately provide the safest environment for their players. We’re excited to work with leagues across the country that have committed to this process in order to establish a great playing experience for their participants.” Additional information about the US Lacrosse Gold Stick Program is available online at www.uslacrosse.org/GoldStick, including a listing of all leagues nationwide that have affirmed the standards. About US Lacrosse US Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is the national governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse and the home of the nation’s fastest-growing sport. US Lacrosse has more than 430,000 members in 68 regional chapters across the country. Through responsive and effective leadership, US Lacrosse provides programs and services to inspire participation while protecting the integrity of the sport.

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close any accounts I’m not using, and you should too. How can you possibly find them all? You may know that when you create a new online account or log in to an old one, your browser stores the username and password you used. This makes it easy to log back in later. It also means you can go back and see what accounts you’ve created in the past. Of course, so can anyone else who gets access to your computer. To see your login information in Firefox, go to the Firefox menu - it’s the icon on the right with three horizontal lines - and click Options. Under the Security tab, click the “Saved Passwords” button. Then click the “Show Passwords” button and click “Yes.” In Chrome, click the icon with three horizontal lines in the upper right and choose “Settings.” Choose “Settings” on the left, and then click the “Show advanced settings” link at the bottom of the screen. Scroll down to “Passwords and forms” and click the “Manage saved passwords” link. If you want to log back into your old account, but don’t remember the password, then you can click on a password and click the Show button next to it. Internet Explorer does save usernames and passwords, but you can’t view them directly in IE. You’ll need a third-party program like IE PassView. Now that you know how you (and others) can find your passwords, you have to decide what to do about it. With your list of accounts, you can do some housecleaning. See what sites you no longer visit and go close down your accounts on those sites. If you notice your

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Walking the Labyrinth in March Christ Presbyterian Church 4225 W. Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH There has been a resurgence in the use of labyrinths over the last few years. Labyrinths are ancient patterns that have been used all over the world. It is believed that in the Middle Ages, walking a labyrinth was a substitute for going on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Not everyone could make the long, arduous trek to the Holy Land, but when they walked the labyrinth they could show their devotion to God. Following the path of a labyrinth takes one on a single circuitous path that winds its way into the center. The person walking it uses the same path to return from the center and the entrance then becomes the exit. Walking the labyrinth provides an opportunity to spend time in focused prayer and reflection. There is no right way to walk a labyrinth, but Christ Presbyterian Church will have instructions, readings and prayers available for you if you choose to take the labyrinth journey. During the Lenten Season, people are invited to walk the labyrinth Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. at Christ Presbyterian Church. Also offered is a Monday evening Contemplative Prayer Service at 7 p.m. and/or a time for silent prayer in the Chapel from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Changed Life Seminar Planned The 35th annual Changed Life Seminar will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 4207 Laskey Rd., on March 21 from 9 a.m to 2:45 p.m. The seminar will feature Elisa Morgan, speaking on the topic “The Beautiful Response to Brokenness.” Over 600 women are anticipated to attend these nondenominational seminars from several hundred churches. The seminar sponsors believe the content of this message would be welcome and beneficial to many women in the greater Toledo area and nearby communities. Reservations must be received by March 13. For questions contact Barb Schwind at 419/861-6108 or handbschwind@hotmail.com. For more information visit changedlifeseminar.com. Lenten Discussion Series Hampton Park Christian Church, 4234 Monroe St., will hold a Lenten discussion series in the church gymnasium beginning at noon with a light lunch being provided. March 8 - Differently Abled Following a showing of the short film “I am Tyler,” Sonja Whitehead will lead a discussion and demonstration with the objective of encouraging equality and outreach to differently abled individuals. March 15 - Recovery This session will examine issues of addiction and recovery. The speaker, Rick Lawrence, was convicted of vehicular homicide at age 18, occasioned by driving while intoxicated. He now shares his experiences with many schools and churches. The video “Heroin in the Heartland” will also be shown. March 22 - Human Trafficking Kizzy Williams, the program director of Second Chance (which offers support to women and youth affected by or at risk for involvement in sex trafficking) will discuss this timely and important topic. The video “Truckers Against Trafficking,” which was filmed in Toledo, will be shown. For questions or more information contact the Church at 419/473-1321. Easter Celebration Zion Lutheran Church LCMC, 8307 Memorial Highway (Old US 223), Ottawa Lake, Mich., is having an Easter celebration service on April 5 at 9:30 a.m.

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Water Meetings & Progress Sylvania City Council chambers was the location Mayor Craig Stough for an Ohio House of Representatives committee meeting about proposed water quality legislation on Thursday, Feb. 12. The Ohio House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee met for four and one-half hours before a standing-room-only crowd of about 100 people to receive testimony and discuss a new bill aimed at reducing algae blooms in lakes and rivers through better agricultural practices. Our local Ohio representative Barbara Sears helped schedule this rare on-the-road committee meeting in northwest Ohio because of the importance of Lake Erie water quality and how it affects our drinking water. Last August, a temporary water drinking ban was put in place in Sylvania because of high levels of algae toxins in the water we purchase from Toledo. Testimony was received at this committee session in Sylvania from farmers, charter boat captains, visitors’ bureau representatives, scientists, extension agents and more, about proposed Ohio House Bill 61. Similar legislation, Ohio Senate Bill 1, is being cosponsored by our local Senator Randy Gardner in the Ohio Senate. Algae blooms have been getting thicker and lasting

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longer on Lake Erie in recent years, and action is needed to correct the problem. The United States Congress is also working on legislation to control algae blooms and improve water quality. On Feb. 24, the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation for more federally funded algae research. The bill was sponsored by our local U.S. Rep. Bob Latta and cosponsored by U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur. A companion bill sponsored by Ohio’s U.S. Senator Rob Portman is being reviewed in the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. The U.S. Congress is also considering the Safe and Secure Drinking Water Act, which would commit the federal Environmental Protection Agency to a firm timetable for developing a national standard for the allowable amount of microcystin toxin in drinking water. There are no standards now. Here in Sylvania, our utilities division has identified and arranged with independent testing firms to measure the microcystin level in the drinking water we purchase from Toledo during any future algae toxin alerts. We are also meeting with a local Regional Water Advisory Board to evaluate the possibilities for creating a new regionally owned water authority for drinking water treatment and distribution. Further, the city is in discussions with two engineering firms to update our plan from the 1990s to build and operate a new Lake Erie water intake and treatment facility in southeastern Michigan. The city of Sylvania already has the right-of-ways in place to bring Lake Erie water to Sylvania, and could possibly incorporate it into a new regional water system and create redundancy in the system with a second water intake to help avoid future algae bloom emergencies.

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M IKE JONES TOWNSHIP TOPICS Alternate Bicycle Routes Suggested A map of less-traveled, presumably safer routes is being prepared for Sylvania-area bicyclists. Greg Huffman, a member of the bikeways committee, showed Sylvania Township trustees a draft map of the effort so far at the trustees most recent meeting. Huffman, a project coordinator for the township and its former public works manager, told the trustees that the effort is to show bicycle riders routes which can be taken which will keep them off busier roadways. For instance, a cyclist near Whiteford Road and Sylvania Avenue wanting to get to the Franklin Park Mall can avoid heavily-traveled Sylvania Avenue by going a short distance north on Whiteford Road and then head east through attractive residential neighborhoods. Eventually the cyclist will reach Talmadge Road, find a place to cross, and be at the mall. Huffman said the goal of the committee isn’t to suggest road improvements, but to simply suggest alternate paths of travel which may be more pleasant for those on bicycles. David Simko, township fiscal officer, asked if any grant money was available which might allow for some road widening. Huffman said that would be something which would have to be discussed after the pathway map had been complete. In the past, Simko has suggested the possibility of widening some township roads, particularly in the east, for cyclists. He has noted that with the University-Parks Trail and a more rural setting, the western portion of the township has several routes available for cyclists. The longer-established eastern portion of the township provides less in the way of opportunity for casual biking. Mr. Simko said

he isn’t necessarily advocating for large-scale change, but just widening some roads by a few feet to allow for safer bicycling. Huffman said when the pathways map is complete it will be presented to the Toledo Metropolitan Council of Governments. Once approved, the goal will be to publicize the alternate routes. There will likely be a push to have different jurisdictions install signs for cyclists to follow, he added Heysler Road Rezoning Sylvania Township trustees have voted to rezone a lot on Heysler Road, which, through a series of zoning actions, had left it with commercial zoning in a residential area. Daryl Graus, township planning and zoning manager, told trustees the lot had once been part of a larger parcel with an address of 7654 Bancroft St. In 1963, the larger area was rezoned as general commercial and later two lots were split off from that. One of those two lots, both of which faced Heysler Road, was later still rezoned as rural residential. As a result of all the zoning activity, the lot at 2252 Heysler Rd. was a commercial property in a residential neighborhood. Graus noted that the township plan designates the area for commercial use, but he noted that the current use is residential and he recommended that the zoning change be approved to conform to the surroundings. Spring Brush Pickup It’s too early to do much about it other than mark your calendar, but April 13 will be the first day of the Sylvania Township annual spring brush pickup. For many residents it will take until the snow melts before it’s known how many tree limbs and branches have come down over the winter. Those are the items to be collected and brought to the curb for township crews to collect. It will be a one-time sweep of 176 miles of roadway. Items should be no more than six feet in length nor more than six inches in diameter.

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JANET AMID THE STARS SPEAK The Sun is now in the ethereal, sensitive, emotional sign of Pisces where it will remain until March 20. During the Sun’s transit in Pisces, and depending on how it falls into your birth chart, you may find yourself longing to escape from your everyday reality. You’re emotions may run high, and you may feel overwhelmed by the people and responsibilities of daily life. You may also feel a longing to connect more with your inner world and spiritual life, rather than the material world. Look for positive ways to transcend the ordinary, like creative expression, meditation, yoga and other spiritual practices. It is a great time to go on a retreat, or withdraw from socializing and busyness. Your imagination can be strong now, and can be put to use in making music, painting, dancing, or writing poetry or fiction. Let yourself daydream about your future, and come up with a new vision for your ideal life. Dreams may be more active than usual, and paying attention to their messages can reveal profound guidance from your subconscious. Full moon in Virgo-March 5 The Virgo full moon, in opposition to the Pisces Sun, can create a tug-pull of energy, yet in contrast they are very complementary. This particular full moon creates a sense of urgency and intensity as you feel pulled in many different directions. When the Sun lights up Pisces, we step into the unseen realities of the cosmos. The last sign of the zodiac, the Pisces Sun symbolizes the soul’s return to our source, as well as its immersion in the collective unconscious. To swim in the watery depths of life demands that we trust; trust gives birth to renewal. At the moment, Pisces is full of diverse energies–whereas the full moon in opposition creates a sense of pure reality as it provides us with logic and realism. This particular full moon in opposition to the Sun at odds with transiting Saturn will no doubt create frenzy as we are caught between nostalgia, logic and a strong sense of freedom and independence. For those born under Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo and Gemini, get ready for the ride of your life as this will find you spinning on all wheels. For others, much depends on where it falls into your birth chart. Total solar eclipse-March 20 in Pisces A total solar eclipse will occur Friday, March 20. In our own lives, an eclipse may bring to light issues that need attention and possibly raise our consciousness, allowing us to be more aware. A solar eclipse in natal house placement effects the area of your life where important changes and/or new developments require your attention. It is significantly potent, indicating changes that occur through ideas, manifesting themselves into reality. The affairs ruled by this house are in a sort of metamorphosis process. Each planet has specific significance, so it’s important to be aware of the house placement. This particular eclipse in the sign of Pisces specifies the time nostalgia for many of us. It

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may cause us to unearth issues from the past. It may also create more sentimentality, nostalgia and may allow us to become more intuitive and insightful. It’s a very profound eclipse in that it signifies a time of total awareness. Its conjunction to the Sun as well as its square to transiting Saturn in Sagittarius may be profoundly significant with foreign affairs, as well as our own economical system. Saturn, the planet of structure now in Sagittarius, turns retrograde Saturn, the planet of stability, turning retrograde from March 14 to August 1, causes us to feel out of sorts. Saturn is the father of all planets, and in retrograde it loses its definition. Saturn produces the rules and regulations and guides us in our lives. It’s the glue that keeps everything together. When it retrogrades, we begin to feel more frazzled, more disconnected, and the most common flaw is to agree when we should disagree. During the time that Saturn is retrograde, you should hold off making major decisions. It is not the best time for commitments, and certainly not the best time for any sort of business venture. However, when Saturn is retrograde, it is that time to reorganize, renegotiate, restructure and create a plan. Since it is occurring in the sign of Sagittarius, foreign affairs may be unpredictable and chaotic. Frustrations may occur, and resolution may not happen immediately. Those born under Gemini, Pisces, Virgo and Sagittarius are most affected, but where it is placed in your natal chart will also have some significance. Venus, the planet of love now in Aries until March 17-Electric love! Venus, the planet of love, romance, beauty and attraction, now in the sign of Aries until March 17, indicates the time where love can be fiery and high energy. Venus is inspiring us to energize our love life, be more spontaneous and create new adventures as far as intimacy is concerned. However, be aware that Venus in Aries can also be very restless and may often look for new experiences while challenging the person they are with. For those born under the sign of Sagittarius, Gemini, Aries, Taurus, Leo, Aquarius, Pisces and Libra, this can be an exciting as well as challenging time. If you’re looking for a love interest, you may want to check potentials online, or take a step out of your circle and venture out. This is the time to do it. Love can be powerful and unpredictable. Venus moving into Taurus When Venus moves into the sign of Taurus on March 17, it creates a sense of elegance and supreme beauty. Venus and Taurus represent stability, consistency, loyalty, patience, and above all, support for those that are loved. The desire to stay on course is well indicated with Venus in Taurus, as the need to consider the feelings of others takes precedence over their own needs. Those born under Pisces, Taurus, Capricorn, Cancer, Aries and Libra are highlighted at this time. Again, much relates to where it falls into your astrological chart. Mercury, the planet of chat, in the ethereal sign of Pisces Mercury, the planet of communication, now in the sign of Pisces, is impressionistic in

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Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 22) As with most Libras, partnerships are the most important thing to you as this month’s transits places Venus, the planet of love, in your area of relationships. Both business and personal relationships are exalted at this time as you find yourself very much in sync with where you need to be. However, Mercury, the planet of communication in your area of health and fitness, may trigger a need to focus on personal responsibilities, as well as your own well being. The full moon on the 5th triggers a strong sense of nostalgia. It may well bring memories from the past to the surface. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) During the next few weeks as a practicing transit balances with your own Sun sign, you may find yourself on track with where you feel or need to be. As Saturn, the planet of structure, retrogrades your area of money, you may find yourself more inclined to want to hang on to every penny. The full moon, occupying your area of personal connections/friendships, inspires you to become more of a social butterfly, which is way out of your character. In addition to this, the eclipse on the 20th could bring unexpected visitors back into your life. Expect the unexpected. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 20) As Saturn, the planet of stability, is now moving in your own sign, you may feel a sudden need to take more responsibility for yourself. This cycle urges you to be more prepared for some of the changes ahead, specifically speaking in areas of career and personal goals. The full moon at the zenith of your chart, triggers career opportunities and may very well open up new doors. The eclipse on the 20th, however, could create a shift in your environment, relating to family and/or friends. Venus, the planet of relationships and luck, transiting your fifth house, could bring some extra cash your way. Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 20) As the planets travel on their course, specifically Saturn in your money house, you may find yourself more prepared than ever when it comes to money-related matters, business or even investments. This is your month to take control of what you need to do to be gainful within yourself. As Venus travels through your area of home, you have a need to beautify your surroundings. The full moon, in your area of higher awareness, may bring about your spiritual side. The eclipse occurring on the 20th in your area of chat may cause you to speak out of turn, so be careful of not only what you say but also your delivery. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 17) During this month, you may find yourself a lot more expressive than usual as Venus, the planet of the fun, transits your area of communication. You may find yourself a bit more animated and, in addition to this, your style of communication may surprise others. Also the Full Moon on the 5th, in the sign of Virgo, may trigger some unexpected financial gain. The eclipse, occurring on the 20th in Pisces, could trigger a need to create some financial security. Pisces (Feb. 18-March 19) This month’s astrological set-up can be invigorating to you as it reinforces your need for personal reassurance. Venus, the planet of relationships and fun, occupies your money house and could possibly bring financial gain your way. In addition, the full moon in your partnership house, whether business or personal, can energize your connection to others. Also the eclipse on the 20th in your own sign, highlights you, bringing forth a boost to how others may see you. Janet Amid is a columnist who writes for Sylvania Advantage. She can be seen on alternate Wednesday’s on Channel 11 and Channel 36, and can be heard on 92.5 KISS FM Monday Mornings between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. She can be reached at 419/882-5510 or JanetAmid@aol.com.

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PHOTOFINISH

Victory Center Luncheon and Fashion Show Featured ‘Brillant in Blue’

Survivor models included Laurel Brunner-Becker, Kelly Griffiths, Tori Jennings, Bobbi Johnson-Filipiak, Brent Kolodziejczyk, Kathy Pemberton, Diane Reamer-Evans and Doris Walker.

Cancer survivor Brent Kolodziejczyk modeled clothing from V Couture.

Committee members for the eighth annual Victory Center Brilliant in Blue luncheon and style show, L-R, back row: Megan Quimby, event/volunteer coordinator for the Victory Center, Kathy Schwartz, co-chair for the event, Penny Kice, Katie Maskey, Laura Dosch, Michelle Keeling, co-chair for the event. L-R, front row: Cathy Huguelet, Leslie Podolsky, Mona Malik, MaryAnn Mills, Michelle Donnelly, and Judy Gorun looked 'Brilliant in Blue' and celebrated a successful, sold-out event. Carole Connor, Lonna Mikesell and Cathy Schuster are not pictured.

The New Neighbors Club of Toledo ladies (shown here) were all smiles while attending the Victory Center’s luncheon and fashion show. The NNLC of Toledo is a social and service organization. For more information, visit www.newneighborstoledo.com.

Model Joani Donovan modeled the latest fashion from the Franklin Park Mall Chico's at the Victory Center 'Brilliant in Blue’ luncheon and style show held Feb. 20.

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