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May 5 - 18, 2015 • Vol. 20, No. 3 • www.sylvaniaadvantage.com

Fishing Derby Reels in Fun at Olander Park

SCC Volunteers Honored

Stranahan second-grade student Alex Jones was pleased with his catch at the annual Olander Fishing Derby held Saturday, April 25.

Marathon Classic to include top players and OSU Coach Urban Meyer

FISHING DERBY TO 20A

July 16-19. The tournament also announced that Ohio State Head Football Coach Urban Meyer will be playing in the Marathon Classic Pro-Am on Wednesday, July 15, at Highland Meadows. “We are delighted to have the top three

players in women’s golf committed to play in this year’s Marathon Classic,” stated tournament director Judd Silverman. “We’re also extremely grateful to Coach Urban Meyer MARATHON TO 10B

Arbor Day at St. Joseph’s School

Lydia Ko, 2014 winner of the Marathon Classic. The Marathon Classic presented by Owens Corning and O-I announced that four of the biggest names in women’s golf have committed to play in this year’s LPGA tournament. Three of these LPGA stars make up the top three players in the world. Lydia Ko (World No. 1) will return to defend her 2014 Marathon Classic title. Toledo native Stacy Lewis (World No. 2), Inbee Park (World No. 3) and Brittany Lincicome (winner of this year’s first LPGA major championship) have all committed to play at Highland Meadows

Entertainer Don Coats led the audience in song along with Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber, Forester Pat O'Brien, City Council President Mary Westphal and council members Mark Luetke, Katie Cappellini and Sandy Husman as well as former councilwoman Judi Young and Sylvania Rotary president Russ Wood.

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Claire Proctor, Julie Graf and Jody Harris at the cruisethemed night.

Glass City Marathon

Volunteers prepared to hand water to the runners at the annual event.

Scholarship Fundraiser Hosted

Lourdes University President David Livingston and wife, Joan, at ‘Luminations.’

INDEX

Congratulations 2A Community Events 3-6A Community News 7-9,17-20A Downtown News 10-12A Business News 13-16A Sylvania Then & Now 1B School News 2-5B Lourdes News 6B Sports News 8-10B Community Affairs 13-15B Obituaries 16B The Stars Speak 17B Real Estate 18B Classifieds 19B

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Receives Degree

Kathryn Davis of Sylvania received her medical degree from St. Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University in Grenada, West Indies and will be starting her residency in pediatrics at UTMC this July. She is a graduate of St. Ursula Academy and Bowling Green State University. Her fiance, Kevin Tiwari of Bloomington, Ind., will be joining her at UTMC for his anesthesiology residency.

CONGRATULATIONS

100th Birthday

In honor of Mable Bridgmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100th birthday on April 23, the city of Sylvania extended its best wishes and celebrated her life, along with her friends and family. Mable was an avid reader and reportedly read most of the books in the Sylvania Library. She also challenged herself by going back to college in her late 50s and learned to drive in her early 60s. Mable was in the Honor Society and editor of the yearbook at Waite High School as well as being a lifelong letter writer. Mable taught Sunday school for thirty years. She is a very generous person and a woman of faith. She traveled abroad to several countries, made sure her children had the opportunity to go to college, and holds a great love for her three children, three grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Craig A. Stough, mayor of the city of Sylvania, proclaimed April 23, 2015, as Mable Bridgman Day.

NDA Valedictorian

Congratulations to senior Schuyler Stupica, the Notre Dame Academy valedictorian for the Class of 2015. Schuyler has been a columnist for the Sylvania AdVantage for several years.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

ONGOING

IN & AROUND SYLVANIA

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. Aquatic Exercise for Survivors CPW and The Victory Center offer Aquatic Exercise for Survivors at CPW, 3130 Central Park West, on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. This program is free to all survivors through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo. Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant, 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by educational speakers from noon to 1 p.m. Call 419/865-8503 or visit boomersrn.com for more information. Cardio Drumming Elevate Nutrition, 6383 Monroe St., offers Cardio Drumming on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Call 419/517-7080 for information. Food Addicts in Recovery Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., room 206. Contact Joyce at 419/699-1007, email jtreat@bex.net or visit foodaddicts.org. God Works! Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Road, Ottawa Lake, Mich., is offering God Works!, providing a warm meal to anyone in need each Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meal is at 6 p.m. Mothers Center of Greater Toledo 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. Nursing Mothers’ Group The nursing mothers’ group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Harris

McIntosh Tower, first floor conference room C, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. For information, call 419/291-5667. Olivet Lutheran Church’s Free Community Meal Olivet hosts a free community meal each Wednesday in the Christian Life Center. Enjoy food and fellowship at 5840 Monroe St. Call 419/882-2077 or visit olivetsylvania.org for more information. Pet Loss Support Group SylvaniaVet hosts a Pet Loss Support Group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave., 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For details or more information, call 419/885-4421. Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sylvania United Church of Christ chapel, 7240 Erie St. For information, call 419/882-0048. 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. 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. Zion Lutheran LCMC Summer Hours Zion Lutheran Church LCMC will start their summer hours on Sunday, May 24. There is a traditional service at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays and a contemporary service on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Communion will be served on the 1st and 3rd Sunday and Wednesday of each month. Zumba Elevate Nutrition, formerly Nutrition Resolutions, 6383 Monroe St., offers Zumba on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Call 419/517-7080 for information.

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Sylvania Senior Center Programs

The Senior Center hours of operation: Monday 8 am-5 pm, Tuesday 8 am-7:30 pm, Wednesday-Friday 8 am-5 pm

Lunch is served from 11:45-12:15 p.m. Monday-Friday; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.62. Make reservation by noon the day before. Tuesday evening dinner is served from 4:30-5:15, $7 per person; make reservation by noon the Friday before. Billiards: Monday-Friday open all day, weekly. Computer Lab open when classes are not in session. Open Gym: open when classes are not in session. Quilting and Sewing: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8-12 noon, weekly. Woodshop: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1-3, weekly 5/5

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Basic Computer Class: 9-11:00, 3 day/6 hr course,* Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:3011:30 Art Studio Class: Tue & Fri 9-11:00, weekly,* Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue, 1-3:00, monthly Secrets for a Powerful Memory: 5:30 Hatha Yoga: 6-7:15,* weekly through October Visit with the Doctor: 2nd Wed, 1111:30, monthly Oil Painting: Wed 1-3:00, weekly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly,* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4:15, weekly,* Party Bridge: Thu 1-3:30, weekly Celebrate Women! Afternoon Tea $5.00 / ticket, 2-4:00 Estate Overview, 10-12 noon, no appointment necessary Writer’s Critique: Fri, 1:30-3:30, weekly 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,* Body Recall Legacy: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30,* AARP Smart Driver: 9-2:00, seating limited, by registration only Legal Outreach: 2nd Tue, by appointment, monthly Current Events Discussion Group: 2nd

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& 4th Tue 3-4:30, monthly Extreme Makeover Toledo: 5:30 Senior Savings Day! 1-3:00, call for details Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly,* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4:15,* weekly Blood Pressure/Glucose Clinic: 2nd Thu 11-12:30, monthly Brain Teaser Trivia: 3rd Thu, 1111:45, monthly Book Review Group: 3rd Thu 2-3:00, monthly Scrabble: Fri 1:30-4:30, weekly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304:00, $3 at the door, weekly Quilt Fan-Attics: Mon 9-11:00,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 Legacy: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30,* Mahjongg: Mon 12:30-4:30, weekly Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:3011:30 Senior Chorus: Tue 9:45-11:15, weekly Contract Bridge: Tue 12:30-3:30, weekly iPad for Beginners: 1:30-3:30, 3 day/6 hr course,* Secrets for a Powerful Memory: 5:306:30 Hatha Yoga: 6-7:15,* weekly through October

*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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• May 7

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Sharon Lange NEWS EDITOR Mary Helen Darah CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Tyler Abner, Janet Amid, Erika Buri, Rick Cozza, Helena Darah, Mary Helen Darah, Kate Fineske, Mary Rose Gajewski, Gayleen Gindy, Diane Graves, Mike Jones, Marisa Mercurio, Craig Stough, Desiree Thompson, Janis Weber CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Lynn Fuchs, Jennifer Groves, T.J. Irwin, Nancy Jomantas, Patrick Wolff COPY EDITING Sue Dessner, Susan Utterback, Bobbie Ziviski ADVERTISING Mary Helen Darah, Mary Rose Gajewski, Heidi Malak, Beth Sommers, Connie Torrey DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST Layne Torrey GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Elissa Cary, Christine Ziviski TYPIST Larry Hays Views expressed by contributing writers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff.

Rhythm & Brews, 5-11 p.m. 5648 Main St. Lot Behind Chandler Café 419/517-5088 Admission is FREE to this ‘Beer, Blues and Barbecue.’ The event will feature artists including ‘The New Fashioned and The Good,’ and ‘The Bad & The Blues.’ The event also features a Reverend guitar raffle. Proceeds benefit the Moody family to defray medical costs. Beverages are $3 regular beer, $5 premium beer and wine. Raffle tickets are 1 for $10 or 6 for $50.

• May 8 ‘Flashback and Flash Forward’ The Helen Beach Jones Memorial Concert, 7 p.m. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle 2445 Monroe St. 419/255-8000 toledomuseum.org A special organ concert will pay tribute to Jones, her husband, and those who sang with the Toledo Women’s Chorus. Ribbon Cutting, Noon BikeWorks 5631 Alexis Rd. in Sylvania Celebrate the new ownership of BikeWorks with the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce. Men in Black Opera Gala 2015 The Toledo Club 235 14th St. 419/243-2200 toledoclub.org/toledoopera.org Libations, fine dining and a bit of seduction from Toledo Opera’s favorite leading men await you at the ‘Opera Gala 2015.’

Making Strides of Northwest Ohio, 9:30 a.m. Town Center at Levis Commons 3201 Levis Commons Blvd. Perrysburg, OH 419/931-8888 shopleviscommons.org The fight to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Join the fight to end breast cancer at the ‘American Cancer Society Making Strides of Northwest Ohio Walk.’ The noncompetitive, 3-to-5 mile event will help those battling breast cancer and their families.

• May 8 - 10 Spring Plant Sale Toledo Botanical Garden 5403 Elmer Dr. 419/536-5566 toledogarden.org Spring has sprung and the planting season has begun at this event featuring over 5,000 plants for sale at the ‘TBG Spring Plant Sale.’ Herbs and heirloom vegetable seedlings are also available for purchase. Just in time for Mother’s day, it is the perfect event to attend to ‘jump start’ your mother’s garden and celebrate her special day.

• May 9 Touch-a-Truck, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Epworth United Methodist Church 4855 W. Central Ave. 419/531-7487 epworth.com Kids of all ages can climb aboard trucks, motorcycles, emergency vehicles, and transportation vehicles. Go ahead and honk the horn and pretend to drive anything that rolls! Free ice cream and popcorn will be available along with concessions and other family fun. Event is free and open to the public.

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The Veterans Employment Seminar, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. West Toledo-Lucas Co. Library Branch 1320 Sylvania Avenue, Toledo Register online - unitedstatesvets.org There will be speakers who are experts in their fields to discuss the topics of resume writing, cover letters and profiles, the recruiting process, entrepreneurship, and the Toledo-Lucas County Library system. To attend, you must be a veteran. Please have your military/veteran ID with you the day of the event. If you do not have a military/veteran ID, please refer to the website for information on updating or replacing your ID. The event is free. For more information, please contact Leslie Mestrow at Lclouden7@gmail.com. 5th Annual Rock for Autism 5 - 9 p.m. Martini n’ Nuzzi’s 329 North Huron Street rockforautismtoledo.org Rock the night away for a great cause. Tickets are $15 and will be sold at the door. Drinks and dinner options are available for purchase. Bands featured include ‘Last Born Sons,’ ‘The Nick Neenan Band,’ and ‘The Fling.’ Valet parking is available. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio. Boater Education class 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Perrysburg Township Fire Dept. 26609 Lime City Road, Perrysburg, Ohio Ohio law requires that any person born after Jan. 1, 1982, needs to show proof of having taken a basic boating safety course if operating a boat powered by a motor 10 HP or greater. Michigan has a similar law. Certified instructors of Toledo Sail & Power Squadron will teach a boater education class Saturday, May 9 (one day only). Meets Ohio/Michigan boater education requirement. Final class before boating season begins. Recommended minimum age for class is 12. Certificate upon passing test. Fee $50, and $25 for 2nd person in family sharing book; includes lunch. Discount for police/ EMS/ firefighters. Register with Marian at 734/8508505 or email marianelrn@gmail.com.

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Tina Davis and Becky Morse talked about the art on exhibit by Elissa Brown at last year’s event. t’s bigger and better than ever! The Maple & Main art fair is a free weekend of fine art, great music and good food in historic downtown Sylvania on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. Over 100 artists will be taking part in the third annual art fair lining Main Street,

Gail Lundgren of Sylvania was one of the artists in the 2014 show. from Monroe to Erie. Saturday hours are 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Sylvania Community Arts Council. Artist booths will be filled with a variety of art, jewelry, pottery and more, along with a line up of local musicians.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

• May 11

IN & AROUND SYLVANIA

Ortho Clinic with Jake Heiney, M.D., M.S. Central Park West 3130 Central Park West Dr., Suite A Toledo, OH 419/517-7533 Do you suffer from chronic pain, have arthritis, are considering having a joint replaced, have difficulty walking or balance issues, have uncontrolled diabetes or have had an unsuccessful surgery? Jake Heiney, M.D., M.S., will be seeing patients at CPW. He is a great surgeon, but he believes surgery is the last resort. He is very innovative and has many non-operative options for pain relief. If you’re interested, you can sign up at CPW or call his office at 419/517-7533.

• May 12 Northwest MINI Cooper Car Club 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Dinner and Fun Quimby’s 3536 Sterns Rd., Lambertville, Mich. nomointhe419@gmail.com The Northwest Ohio MINI Cooper Car Club is heading north of the border for dinner and fun. Learn of upcoming events planned this summer including a rally in Mackinaw City, Mich., with over 1,000 Mini owners in attendance.

• May 13 Cultivating Career and Community 7:30 a.m. University of Toledo Nitschke Auditorium 1600 N. Westwood, Toledo, OH 419/254-4677

Enjoy a morning of networking and a panel discussion with local female leaders. A continental breakfast will be included. Parking is available adjacent to building. The event is free and open to the public. Reserve a space by calling or visiting womens-initiative.org. TAIP bBreakfast meeting 7:30 a.m Pam’s Corner 116 10th St., Toledo, OH The Toledo Association of Insurance Professionals May breakfast meeting will be held Wednesday, May 13, at Pam’s Corner in downtown Toledo. TAIP enables its members to establish relationships with a wide variety of professional contacts on the local, state, regional and national level. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the meeting starting at 8 a.m. The speaker will be Audrey Ackerman from Floral Pursuit. Cost for breakfast will be $18 per person. Email pfleischman@bex.net for registration information. Senior Savings Day, 1 - 3 p.m. Sylvania Senior Center, Dining Room 7140 Sylvania Ave. 419/885-3913 Lucas County Seniors age 60+ may qualify for savings with the following agencies: Senior Water Discount, City of Toledo Department of Public Utilities, Home Weatherization Program, Energy Efficiency Program, NeighborWorks Toledo, Community Connections & First Energy, Supplemental Nutrition Program, Toledo Area Ministries, Homestead Exemption, and Lucas County Auditor’s Office. Seniors wishing to participate must to bring with them: 1) proof of

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | FIRST MAY 2015 | 5A

Cub Reporters in the Making

Samuel Vines and Gavin Ballard, of Maplewood Tiger Club Pack 158, stopped by the Sylvania AdVantage office recently to learn about newspapers. Samuel’s mom, Ginny, and brother Matthew, right, joined in.

Ed. note: The names of Samuel Vines and Gavin Ballard were incorrect in the April 21 issue of the Sylvania AdVantage. We apologize for the error.

income, 2) proof of citizenship (birth certificate or naturalization documentation), 3) photo ID, 4) monthly expense sheet, and 5) H.E.A.P. approval letter.

As a result, an increasing proportion of older adults require long-term care services. Lunch is provided! Please call 419/841-9622.

• May 14

Tea and Teach, 1-3 p.m. All Good Things art and gift shop Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, Ohio jwhitmore@sistersosf.org or 419/824-3749 Learn how to make an Origami Peace Crane. Cost: $5. Enter at the Franciscan Center and follow the All Good Things signs.

Brown Bag Lecture, 12 – 1 p. m. Central Park West 3130 Central Park West Dr., Suite A Toledo, OH 419/841-9622 It’s Time to Plan for the Long Term. Angie Barney, CLU, and Erica Wagner, of the Mass Mutual Financial Group, will provide information on what long- term care insurance is and why it’s so important to have some type of plan. The probability of needing assistance with activities of daily living increases with age.

• May 15

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• May 16-17

Wine Tasting/Ribbon Cutting 5:30 - 8 p.m. Bittersweet Farms 12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Road Whitehouse, Ohio 419/875-6986 kdick@bittersweetfarms.org Bittersweet Farms is hosting a wine tasting and ribbon cutting ceremony for their new Women’s Home. Degage Jazz Club will be providing appetizers and wine. Local guitarist Tim Oehlers will be providing live entertainment throughout the evening. Tickets are $25. This new home will provide four women with autism the opportunity to live independently in a safe and secure environment.

Blissfield Model Railroad Club Open House 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 109 E. Adrian St., Blissfield, Mich. 517/864-0404 www.bmrr.org The Blissfield Model Railroad Club, Blissfield, Mich., will hold an open house featuring a large HO scale model railroad with six to eight trains operating continuously on the completed railroad during open house. Model railroaders, train enthusiasts, rail fans, seniors, kids and everyone else are invited.

• May 15 - 16 14th Annual Claire’s Night & Claire’s Day Main Library, 325 N Michigan St. and Maumee Branch Library 501 River Rd, Maumee 419/259-5200 toledolibrary.org Claire’s Day, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring children and families to be lifelong readers, is being celebrated at the Main Library and Maumee Branch Library. The event honors Claire Lynsey Rubini, who passed away at age 10 from a heart condition in 2000. Storytelling, dancing, making crafts, and Claire’s favorite activity, reading, will be part of the celebration as well as the Claire’s Day Children’s Book Festival.

• May 16 River Centre Foundation Bridge to Recovery Walk, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Olander Park 6930 Sylvania Ave. 419/882-8313 olanderpark.com The 5th Annual Bridge to Recovery Walk is being hosted by the River Centre Foundation. The walk will begin at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is ‘Simply BeYou(tiful) Inside and Out.’ The walk encourages participants to embrace their beauty from the inside out. The River Centre Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps educate and prevent suffering from eating disorders as well as contribute to the advancement of research and prevention. Dart Frog Dash 5K Walk/Run and 1K Kids Fun Run Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Spring ‘Shred Day’ in Sylvania

Nate Segal of Accushred assists others with the collection of paper and electronics at the city of Sylvania’s annual Shred Day event. –Photo by Jennifer Groves 419/385-4040 toledozoo.org This family 5K Walk/Run and 1K kids run supports the Toledo Zoo. The accurately measured course weaves through the grounds of the Toledo Zoo and surrounding neighborhoods. Prizes, entertainment are also part of the fun. Register early and receive a Dart Frog Dash T-Shirt. Swiss Steak Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church LCMC 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake, MI 419/699-2500 All are welcome to come and enjoy a Swiss Steak Dinner, fun and fellowship. Price is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 yrs. old and under. Dinner includes Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, salad, green beans, rolls, beverage, and dessert. Takeout orders are welcome.

• May 17

Toledo Jazz Orchestra Bistro Series The Jimmy Cook Septet West Coast Cool Jazz The Toledo Club 235 14th St. 419/242-2787 thetoledojazzorchestra.com Come enjoy some cool jazz in the 'bistro-like' atmosphere of the Toledo Club. Beverages are available for purchase and delectable nibbles are included in the price of admission. Tickets are $30 for members of the Toledo Club and $35 for non-members.

• May 17 Open house, 2- 4:30 p.m. BTT Studio 1124 Corporate Drive, Holland 419/861-0895 www.ballettheatreoftoledo.org Ballet Theatre of Toledo, a performance-based nonprofit arts organization dedicated to classical ballet instruction for ages 3 through adult, will host an open house at its state-of-the-

art studio located at 1124 Corporate Drive, Holland, Ohio, behind the Kohl’s Plaza, just off Airport Highway and U.S. 23. The free event is available to prospective students and their families, families of current BTT students and anyone interested in the art of ballet and will feature tours, demonstrations, displays of sets and costumes and refreshments. For details, please call 419/861-0895 or visit www.ballettheatreoftoledo.org.

• May 21 Essential Oils 101, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Central Park West 3130 Central Park West Dr., Suite A Toledo 419/410-6395 or 419/841-9622 Jill Barnes, a doTerra Silver Wellness Advocate, will present on Essential Oils 101. What are Essential Oils? Why do they work? How do you use them in your daily lives to get healthy and to stay healthy? Zyto Scans will be available for $5. Call Jill at 419/410-6395 or CPW at 419/841-9622 to sign up! Kidney Smart Education, 4-6 p.m. ProMedica Flower Hospital 5200 Harroun Rd. 888/MY-KIDNEY (888/695-4363) A free public education course is being offered for those with kidney disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. Classes occur several times a month in Conference Room B of ProMedica Flower Hospital.

• May 23 - May 24 First Siege 1813 Fort Meigs State Memorial 29100 W River Rd., Perrysburg 419/874-4121 fortmeigs.org Re-enactors from the U.S. and Canada will join together to commemorate the First Siege of Fort Meigs by recreating the authentic military camps and tactical demonstrations of 1813. The event also includes musket and cannon demonstrations, battle re-enactments.

COMMUNITY NEWS

BTT’s ‘The Little Mermaid:’ A Review BY DIANE GRAVES

Through Nigel Burgoine’s imaginative blending of choreography, music, and costume design, the audience was transported under the sea, on the beach, on a boat, and to a magical palace to experience the story of “The Little Mermaid.” Mr. Burgoine, Artistic Director of the Ballet Theatre of Toledo, developed his vision of “The Little Mermaid” by combining the music of Ravel with his distinctive choreography, merging classical ballet with elements of musical theater, providing an immensely entertaining experience for the audience. Mr. Burgoine’s Little Mermaid rendition veered gently from the familiar Disney version, known to many. In this ballet, based loosely on the Hans Christian Anderson story, the story involved the complexity of a love story, lost love, redemption and sacrifice, all danced to the exquisite and emotional compositions of Ravel. Music was selected to create the movement, ebb and flow, and danger of the sea. The dancers’ movements reflected underwater calm and gentleness, as well as the ocean’s turbulence and frothing waves. Trinity Episcopal Church was a wonderful setting for the staging of “The Little Mermaid,” with soft light filtering through the beautiful stained glass windows, further adding to the underwater feel of the ballet. Audience members were able to experience the performance visually, as well as through their imagination, as scenery was kept to a minimum to reflect the essence of the sea and

maintain the focus on the dancers’ skills and their ability to bring the story to life. Mr. Burgoine’s choreography was designed to showcase and enhance the diverse skill levels of his BTT dancers, from the youngest dancers to the experienced company dancers. Particularly adorable were the young ladies who were precious portraying ocean crabs, dutifully watching their fish friends (zebra fish, clown fish, flying fish, and star fish) swimming around under the sea. Each of the dancers portraying fish used their arms, their bodies, and their movements to bring life to the feel of the freedom of swimming in the ocean, with ups and downs, and waves crashing and tumbling. Young dancers to watch for were Hannah Pruiett as Angelinus, and Evan Long as Raysulus. Their dance efforts conveyed their relationship to the Little Mermaid as her friends, as well as their role as sea creatures, alternately swimming and floating in the waves of the ocean. They warranted the rapt attention of the audience when they performed. Regan Simon as Sirenetta, the Little Mermaid, danced with emotion and skill, as needed to advance the story. She was confident and graceful, dancing with maturity beyond her age. Partnering with her as Prince Kyros was Mason Basset, a skilled dancer, able to convey a regal portrayal of the Prince. Together they brought out the best in each other as dancers, performing their pas de deux with grace and passion. Mason also partnered with Claire Hyder, as Princess Ralice, in a manner that was mesmerizing and convincing: that

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Sylvania resident Kate Smith prepped for the Ballet Theatre of Toledo production of ‘The Little Mermaid.’ they were royalty, in love, and meant for each other. Claire’s dancing as the princess was delicate and beautiful. Sirenetta’s sisters, the Mermaids, were able to convey emotions of joy, wonder, and sibling rivalry through their choreography and skill. They each danced a solo, and of particular note were Fiona Connolly, Sally Micsko, and Mackenzie Abodeely. They danced with control, strength, and grace that reflected a true commitment to their training in classical ballet. Danielle Moseley and Mary Bento, as the Sorceresses, were challenged to advance the story line of the Little Mermaid becoming human, and returning to the sea, through their dance efforts and choreography. They were skilled and effective in their portrayal of these critical story elements, dancing with confidence and power. It is always a joy to see adult dancers

Mary Bento and Sally Miscko, students from Sylvania, practice for the BTT performance. –Photos by Patrick Wolff dincluded in community arts performances, and the Merchant Ladies, Neptune, and Neptune’s mother did not disappoint. They provided guidance and role models to the young dancers just beginning their stage appearances. Toledo audiences are fortunate to have the opportunity to enjoy the dance and music of ballet through the performances of dancers with Nigel Burgoine’s Ballet Theatre of Toledo. It was a pleasure to experience with others the joy of dance, and to applaud and recognize the hard work of so many talented dancers on the stage, as well as those who work behind the scene to support the arts, and bring such wonderful performances to the community. Among other donors, “The Little Mermaid” production was made possible by the generous support of Dorothy Price.

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L-R: Dylan Griffin, Joseph Flanigan and Cooper Zervos visit the Sylvania AdVantage office.

Cub Scouts Come to the AdVantage BY MARY ROSE GAJEWSKI

Boy Scout pack 149 visited the Sylvania AdVantage on Thursday, April 16, to aid in their achievement of the Bear Badge. Co-Den Leaders Lonnie Zervos and Mary Zervos orchestrated the trip for the boys. Three of the eleven boys- Dylan Griffin, Cooper Zervos and Joseph Flanigan - came to learn the many facets of the newspaper business. They were shown the full spectrum, from the first steps of marketing, to interviews and writing, to the finished product, the newspaper itself. Griffin is nine and is in his first year of Cub Scouts. Zervos is also nine and currently in his third year. Flanigan is eight and finishing his second year. Each Den is sponsored by a different organization. Pack 149 is sponsored by Epworth Church. With each new year the Cub Scouts work to achieve a particular Badge at the

end of the year. The process to do this begins with the boys choosing 12 of the 24 different achievement options. The 12 achievements are distributed among four categories: God (1), Family (4), Country (3) and finally Self (4). While the boys are not required to participate in the 12 chosen by the Den, they are required to fulfill 12 in order to earn their badge at the end of the year. If additional achievements are earned they rank in a point system earning them an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Arrowâ&#x20AC;? once 10 points are collected. Each Arrow point needs to be completed by the end of the year in order for the Scout to earn his Arrow. While the Scouts who participated in the AdVantage trip were not working toward earning an Arrow Point, they were working to earn their next achievement. To help encourage this process, each Scout was given an assignment: to hold the job of a journalist. Below are their articles.

Dylan Griffin: Cub Scouts is fun. I like Cub Scouts because making the car for the Pine Wood Derby is fun. The activities at Miakonda are fun. We learned how to carve wood with a pocketknife. We got a chance to visit the police station. I look forward to going to summer camp this summer.

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Cruise Theme Honors SSC Volunteers

Volunteers at the Sylvania Senior Center, front row, L-R: Shelli Plosscowe, Millie Page, Julia Henry, Carol Waddington, Mary Heliman, Rajinder Garcha and Tahani Maaraba; back row, L-R: Glenn and Lora Holmes, Laura Scherer and Li Hua Tsou were recognized for their numerous contributions.

Walkers Raise Funds for MS

L-R: Kalan Crusaders Kim Kaplan, Katrina Loft and Becky Gannon walked to support the MS Society which provides services, programs and cuttingedge research to help people with MS and their families.

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Joseph Flanigan: I like Cub Scouts because of the Pine Wood Derby. You get to make cars out of wood pine and you get to race them. You also get trophies! You also get to take your car home. I have two cars so far. Last year I won second in design. Cooper Zervos: These are some things that I like about cub scouts: I like Dad and Lad that they have at Camp Miakonda. I also like Mom and Me at the same place. I like that we learned knife safety. Cub Scouts is fun.

Love, laughter and generous spirits filled the studio of 'It's Yoga' located at 4323 W. Central Ave. on April 19. The group raised over $1300 to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's 'Woman of the Year Campaign' for Christi Rotterdam. As part of Rotterdam's nomination, she is raising funds for LLS, a nonprofit that assists people with blood cancers as well as other forms of cancer.

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Downtown event planned to benefit Aurora Project

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Chris and Emily Nickoli dropped off their old prescription drugs to city of Sylvania officers Ben Bostater, Chris Roby, Matt Collins and Todd Ziolkowsky.

L-R: Carmen Gauer-Wigmans, owner of Reve Salon, Marie White, participant in the Aurora Project, and Jane Wurth, owner of Ragazza Boutique, are excited to share a night of fashion and pampering to benefit the Aurora Project.

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Tickets are now on sale for the “Aurora Spring Preview,” an evening of pampering, food, fashion and fun to benefit the Aurora Project. The Aurora Project, founded in 1986, is a supportive housing project for homeless women and children that allows women to stay with their children while dealing with the issues that led to their homelessness. The event will take place on May 13 from

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6 to 9 p.m. at Reve Salon and Spa located at 5633 Main St. in downtown Sylvania. Sip a beverage and nibble on delectable treats from local eateries while viewing the latest spring and summer fashions from Ragazza Boutique. Participants may also enjoy one mini spa or salon service from Reve. Advance tickets for the evening of “pampering for a purpose” are $30 and may be purchased by calling 419/885-1140. Space is limited to 90 guests. Jane Wurth, owner of Ragazza Boutique, is excited to assist the Aurora Project and its mission. “I have been involved with the Aurora Project for years. They do amazing work and truly make a difference in the lives of homeless women and their children,” she stated.

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Sylvania Farmers Market returns to downtown Sylvania for the third year beginning Tuesday, June 2 through Oct. 6 from 47 p.m. In addition to the outdoor market, several downtown merchants will be open to complement the Farmers Market experience for visitors and offer the opportunity to explore both blocks of downtown. The event is sponsored by the Downtown Sylvania Association. Planners are excited about the Sylvania Farmers Market and all it will have to offer for the residents and visitors to the community. They continue to have interest from new vendors for the market. This year they are welcoming to the market Ten Mile Creek Farm, Stevens Gardens, Great Lakes Handmade, and Humblebee Family Farms. Delectably Sweet Bakery and Old Tyme Kettle Korn joined the market late in the 2014 season but will be providing shoppers with sweet treats again this year. Returning vendors are Beautiful Blooms by Jen, Country Grains, Farnsel’s Farm, Louis Keil Jr. and Sons Family Farm, Great Lakes Custom Sharpening, Garden Nursery, and The Wild Honey Tree.

led to her receiving a full scholarship to The Ohio State University where she continued her training in the field. Linehan continues to remain active in Ohio and Michigan floral organizations. She regularly attends trade conventions and workshops to learn about the latest trends in the industry and is the only Ohio certified florist in the area. Thanks to her involvement in the statewide organizations, she has developed an active network of sources for specialty flowers and foliage, which contributes to her signature designs. “I am always asking my suppliers what unusual things they have such as fun tropicals or different varieties of orchids. I like to use those flowers that most others do not incorporate in their arrangements,” she said.

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For the past 20 years, Kelly Hewitt and her staff have been providing fresh-baked breads, an assortment of deli meats and cheeses, homemade dips, chicken salad and more from their location at 6806 W. Sylvania Ave. Hewitt will bring anassortment of freshbaked sweet, cheese, grain and white breads to the Sylvania Market on Main. In addition, shoppers will be able to purchase a variety of fresh baked cookies and muffins along with homemade strawberry jam and peanut butter for sampling.

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Local florist Jennifer Linehan of Beautiful Blooms by Jen, 5646 Summit St., and the florist’s new second location on 6915 W. Central Ave., brings an assortment of fresh cut flowers, hanging baskets and plants along with small gift items to Market on Main. A graduate of the Southview horticulture program, Linehan realized that floral design was her career path as a high school junior. Her award-winning work in that program

Farnsel’s Farms

Donna and Mark Farnsel and their son Ed have continued the tradition of her mother and father taking care of the Farnsel Farm just west of Sylvania near Evergreen High School. To launch the Sylvania Market on Main, they will be bringing herbs, bedding

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plants and hanging baskets. “We’ll have strawberries in June followed by at least seven different varieties of cherry tomatoes and at least 20 different kinds of peppers,” Mrs. Farnsel pointed out. She said other vegetables will be available during the season.

Louis Keil, Jr. & Sons Family Farm

John Keil of Louis Keil Jr. & Sons Family Farm will offer an assortment of home grown fruit and vegetables along with flowers and herbs at the Market on Main. “We will have several new items including up to 16 different colors of cherry tomatoes,” Keil promised. The Louis Keil Jr. & Sons Family Farm, is located at 9022 West Central Ave., Sylvania. “I am excited to be part of the Market on Main in Sylvania! My father was born and raised in Sylvania and I hold it close to my heart. I think it's very important to keep a community close and Sylvania has been blessed with good planning over the years to be able to offer a great place to be and live,” Keil reported.

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Roger Zielinski has been an organic gardener for the past five years. “I started growing a wide range of produce for myself at Common Space Too. Then I found that others shared my taste so I began taking produce to local farmers’ markets,” he recalled. Zielinski will bring his wide range of organically grown produce including tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, carrots, tomatoes, broccoli and related produce along with lots of lettuce to the Sylvania Market on Main. More participants to be featured in the May 19th issue.

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City Council approves new Historic Village trustees

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On April 20 the City Council approved the appointment of three new trustees for the Sylvania Historic Village. Joining Evan Ericksen and Tom Blank, current trustees who have agreed to serve another three-year term, are Adam Fineske, Beth Killian, and Sue McHugh, who will complete a one-year term. Fineske, a graduate of the University of Toledo, is currently the executive director of curriculum and assessment for Sylvania Schools. A Sylvania resident along with his wife, Kate, his three children attend Sylvania Schools. Killian, who recently sold her busi-

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ness, immediately showed interest in Sylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. She previously studied at the University of Toledo, worked in Toledo and more recently, at Lourdes University. McHugh serves as president of Friends of the Lathrop House and is on the executive board of the Sylvania Community Arts. Throughout her career, she has volunteered in many educational venues, utilizing her background in art, history, and literature. City Councilwoman and Historic Village Trustee Sandra Husman presented the new trustees to the Council and stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What we aim to do at the Historic Village is to educate. We are building on a solid foundation and hope to continue to build up and reach out. The new trustees are a part of that.â&#x20AC;?

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Ken Haas, of Reverend Guitars, is donating a Reverend Six Gun guitar for Rhythm and Brews to help raise money for the Moody family. Ken Haas officially became a Sylvanian (Penny is also in the band) and also plays in eleven years ago following the lead of his the band “The Zimmerman Twins.” wife, Penny Haas, who was born and raised Somehow the busy musician also presides in Sylvania. Ken Haas, a musician, has played over Reverend Guitars, his company that guitar for local bands since he was a teen. offers unique guitars to collectors and proCurrently, he is the front man for the Pink fessional musicians all over the world. “We Floyd tribute band, the "Polka Floyd Show,” do not make beginner instruments,” says

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Haas. “It is pro level ‘stuff.’ I could get into a long list of people and bands we work with but Kid Rock, Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan and The Cure are among them. We are very technically oriented. It’s the real deal.” The Haas family lives within walking distance of downtown Sylvania and enjoys walking in the area. It was on one of these downtown jaunts that Ken discussed an upcoming event with Tom Prescott, president of Choconotes, located on 5693 N. Main St. “He [Tom Prescott] has been a long-time supporter of our band the ‘Polka Floyd Show’,” says Haas. “We do a lot of festivals and events. I enjoy talking with him about what is going on in and around Sylvania. The upcoming event, ‘Rhythm and Brews,’ came up in one of our conversations. We like to get involved with community events from time to time and ‘Rhythm and Brews’ seemed like a good thing to support. We will be donating a Reverend Six Gun guitar to help raise funds for a family facing medical costs.” “Rhythm and Brews” will take place behind Chandler Café in downtown Sylvania on May 7 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. “The New Fashioned,” a local band, will start off the show with their new twist on everything from rock and rock to the blues. The awardwinning band “The Good, The Bad and The

Blues” will then entertain the crowd. The event will help the Moody family with medical costs as Rob Moody battles cancer. Haas plans on attending the event. “We live right in the city of Sylvania and empathized with the Moody family and got involved,” he states. “I will be there early in the evening. Unfortunately, I have a gig later in the evening. I ‘gig’ often.” Haas and his team at Reverend Guitars hope that someone who loves to play wins their donation. “If the person who wins the guitar doesn’t play, I hope they are inspired to learn. That would be fantastic,” says Haas. “The bottom line though, is that it’s all about giving to a good cause.” Haas and his family are also excited the event is in walking distance of their Sylvania home. “My favorite part of living in Sylvania is seeing the whole downtown area coming back stronger. It’s great to see new clothing boutiques and restaurants,” states Haas. “We are excited about the upcoming event as well as attending other upcoming activities that get us downtown.” For more information on Reverend Guitars visit Reverendguitars.com. To find the next gig of the “Polka Floyd Band” visit Polkafloyd.com. Visit facebook.com/downtownsylvania for additional information on “Rhythm and Blues” and/or to purchase raffle tickets.

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Beautiful Blooms by Jen to open second location Jen Linehan of Beautiful Blooms by Jen has recently leased the building at 6915 W. Central Ave. to open her second shop. “We are excited to open our second full-service shop,” Linehan said. “This is a highly visible location and we anticipate growing our business in this new location,” she said. “By opening a second shop, we will add the extra work space we have needed for a while now,” she added. “It is thanks to my amazing staff and the great customer support that we are able to open a second location,” she

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said. Both locations will offer full-service retail floral services along with gift items. In business for seven years, Linehan acquired the Summit Street building four years ago after working from her home. “I started my business just doing flowers for weddings and other events in evenings and weekends while I was teaching full time,” she noted. “Even though we do flowers for all occasions, I will probably always be partial to weddings. I love the look on my bride's face when she first sees her flowers and how

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Pictured cutting the ribbon, L-R: O’Reilly Manager Patricia Keel, O’Reilly District Manager Shane Reynolds, Ray Okdie, Steve Hannigan, of Anne Grady, Steve Ryan and Drew Naus. O'Reilly Auto Parts, located at 7417 W. Central Avenue, held its grand opening on April 25. The celebration included a car show, cookout, and raffles. O’Reilly Auto Parts additionally donated to Anne Grady Center, a nonprofit organization, which provides services to those with developmental disabilities. –by Marisa Mercurio

Beautiful Blooms by Jen staff include L-R: Colleen Barnhart, Sarah Carver, Jennifer Cummins Linehan, Kala Barcus, Alisa Heerdegen, and Kaitlin Smith. everything has come together after all of the ments,” she said. “We also do the more traditime we have spent planning. I really enjoy maktional arrangement if that is what our customers ing people happy,” she said. request,” she added. Linehan credits the growth of her wedding Linehan is a graduate of the Southview horbusiness with the attention she spends on detail ticulture program. She said she realized that floand the relationships she develops with her ral design was her career path as a high school clients. “I don't just do the flowers and drop junior. Her award-winning work in that prothem off. I stay to pin on the corsages and the gram led to a full scholarship at The Ohio State boutonnieres and make sure that everything University where she continued her training in about my flowers is perfect. the field. She started her teaching career at In addition, Linehan keeps abreast of new Southview and continues close ties with the trends. She is active in Ohio and Michigan floral horticulture program there. organizations and regularly attends trade conventions and workshops to learn about the latest trends in the industry. She has also developed an active network of sources for specialty flowers and foliage, which contributes to her signature designs. “I am always asking my suppliers about unusual things they have and what others sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com are not ordering. I like to use those flowers that most others do not incorporate in their arrange-

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man’s bread), ham, crispy chicken, white cheddar cheese and topped with a fried egg and bacon gravy. The dish is served with a light, field green salad to balance the decadence on the other side of the plate. Another entree that any meat lover would enjoy is the “Wagyu Flank” ($23.95). “Wagyu is a beautiful piece of meat,” states Chef Wright. “It does not require intense marinating. It is very tender due to its marbling. It is cooked medium rare and topped with fresh horseradish. The dish is finished with Swiss chard, northern beans, lemon, olive oil, garlic and vinaigrette.” A perfect ending to sample is the “Meyer Lemon Tart” ($4.95). Chef Wright uses segmented blood oranges with the juice and zest of fresh lemons from Hoen’s Greenhouse. “I pull the lemon juice out of the freezer to get the freshness now when out of season,” explains Chef Wright. “The tart is light, refreshing and topped with vanilla bean whipped cream.” Chef Wright believes that when creating in a small kitchen for 180-200 guests, a new dish cannot take up a much-needed section of the kitchen. The Chef is constantly reading about new trends in the culinary world. “I like to see what is going on is restaurants in LA, New Orleans and Miami,” he states. “I then like to see how we could do it ‘Revolution Style.’” Chef Wright is quick to point out that the process of creating a new dish is not the work of one person, but truly a team effort. “We play in the kitchen with upcoming seasonal items. In my opinion, too many chefs do not spoil the pot but heighten it,” he says. Another factor the Chef and his team consider is price. “Everything we do stays under

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Chef Wes Wright, chef and general manager of Revolution Grille, 5333 Monroe St., has created new culinary delights for its everevolving menu. One new addition, the classic Caesar salad, has been given a whole new twist. The “Grilled Caesar” ($7.95) consists of a ½ head of Romaine lettuce, grilled, and topped with Parmesan crisps and prosciutto crumbles. Who needs traditional croutons when you can indulge in polenta croutons? This unique and anything-but-traditional take on a classic, is drizzled with a traditional egg Caesar dressing. “Croque Madame” ($9.95) is another menu item that is certain to please diners. It is a decadent dish consisting of grilled challah bread (with overnight FedEx shipped Zinger-

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Business mentoring program offered BY ERIK BURI & KATE FINESKE

Are you considering starting a new business? The Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation may be able to help. On Wednesday, May 20, the organization is sponsoring the first in a series of workshops aimed towards business mentoring titled: Building a Foundation for Starting a New Business. Driven by their mission to assist new and existing businesses to locate and grow in the city and township of Sylvania, the SACIC hopes this new initiative will provide guidance, education and support throughout the business community in a hands-on way. “This first business mentoring workshop will include an expert panel addressing legal issues, banking practices and accounting questions,” said Bill Sanford, the city of Sylvania’s economic director. Helping to build the initiative

is Don Miller, the founder of the web and mobile development consulting company GroundSpeed and an SACIC board member. Beginning at 8 a.m. in the Nederhouser Community Building at Olander Park, the one and a half hour workshop is free for SACIC and Chamber members and $10 in advance or $15 at the door for nonmembers. Workshop panelists include Jeff Langenderfer, vice president, Sylvania Financial Center Manager of Fifth Third Bank, John Monaghan, CPA, CVA at VZN Group, LLC, and Ralph DeNune III, attorney with Lydy and Moan. Reservations are required and can be made online at http://sacic-w1.eventbrite.com/ or by contacting the SACIC office at 419/842-8108 or via email at admin@sylvaniaareacic.org. For more information, contact Bill Sanford at 419/8850482 or bsanford@cityofsylvania.com.

Four simple steps to stop a cyber thief State Bank is urging customers to take an active role in protecting their data. “State Bank’s first priority is to protect our customers’ money and information,” said Ken Wines, State Bank Private Banker from the Sylvania Banking Center. “We use a combination of safeguards to protect our customers’ information, and we encourage our customers to partner with us in that effort.” To help ensure the safety of personal information, State Bank suggests following these four tips: 1. Create c0mplic@t3d passwords. Avoid birthdays, pet names and simple passwords like 12345. It is also important to change passwords at least three times a year. Because friendly theft – theft by someone the victim knows – is the most common type of identity theft or fraud, don’t share your passwords with family members and be mindful of who has access to your personal information. 2. Keep tabs on your accounts. Check account activity and online statements often, instead of waiting for the monthly statement. You are the first line of defense because you know right away if a transaction is fraudulent. If you notice unusual or unauthorized activity, notify your bank right away. When a customer reports an unauthorized transaction in a timely manner, the bank will cover the loss and take measures to protect the account. 3. Stay alert online. Be sure computers and mobile devices are equipped with up-to-date anti-virus and malware protection. Never give out your personal financial information in response to an unsolicited email, no matter how official it may seem. Your bank will never contact you by email asking for your password, PIN, or account information. Only open links and attachments from trusted sources. When submitting financial information on a website, look for the padlock or key icon at the top or bottom of your browser, and make sure the Internet ad-

dress begins with “https.” This signals that your information is secure during transmission. 4. Mobilize your defenses. Use the passcode lock on your smartphone and other devices. This will make it more difficult for thieves to access your information if your device is lost or stolen. Before you donate, sell or trade your mobile device, be sure to wipe it using specialized software or using the manufacturer’s recommended technique. Some software allows you to wipe your device remotely if it is lost or stolen. Use caution when downloading apps, as they may contain malware and avoid opening links and attachments – especially from senders you don’t know. Tips for Victims: If you are a victim of fraud and suspect your personal information has been compromised, you should take the following steps: •Call your bank and credit card issuers immediately so they can take necessary steps to protect your account. •File a police report and call the fraud unit of the three credit-reporting companies. •Consider placing a victim statement in your credit report and a fraud alert on your account. •Keep a log of all the contacts you make with authorities regarding the matter. Write down names, titles, and phone numbers in case you need to re-contact them or refer to them in future correspondence. •Contact the FTC’s ID Theft Consumer Response Center at 1-877-ID THEFT (1-877-4384338) or www.ftc.gov/idtheft.

Data Privacy Day commemorates the 1981 signing of the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection. It is led by the National Cyber Security Alliance, a non-profit, public private partnership focused on cyber security education for all online citizens.

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DaCapo Coffee launching bubble tea/adds Mother’s Day brunch BY MARY ROSE GAJEWSKI

DaCapo Coffee, in Temperance, Mich., is launching bubble tea and a new line of vegan iced green tea for the summer season. The coffee shop is owned by Mary and Dee Ellsworth. “Sweetbird is the vegan iced green tea product. The flavors will be cucumber, mint and watermelon. There are no artificial colors, preservatives, GMOs or high fructose corn syrup,” Dee Ellsworth said. These new beverages will complement the various coffee drinks already available. DaCapo is an independent coffee shop and a purchaser and distributor of direct trade coffee. Direct trade allows for direct relations between the grower and roaster and provides better standards of pay and treatment of the grower. It also enables the roaster to be specific in their ordering and provides better knowledge of the coffee bean and the environment it was grown in. “We have an incredible roaster, Actual Coffee,” Dee said. Actual Coffee is a local roaster. “Barista Nathan Trumbull is our iced toddy expert,” Dee added. Toddy is a highly concentrated coffee. The grounds are weighed out to a certain amount in grams and then added to a specific amount of water measured in ounces. From there the cold brew time is done over 12-18 hours depending on the richness desired. “Toddy has better flavors and fuller undertones. Ours has a chocolaty caramel undertone that makes it more pleasing to the palate and it’s smoother,” Trumbull noted. The shop is eclectic in its décor with paintings displayed along the walls from local artists, handmade refurbished barn wood, iron tables and brightly colored walls. Their bakery items bring flare and sweet aromas to the shop atmosphere as well. They offer everything from home-

made espresso and turtle cheesecakes to specialty brownies, chocolate-dipped peanut butter cookies and scones. “We have various kinds of scones made by our resident scone artist Meg. And our customers are more than welcome to put in flavor requests,” Dee said. The flavors range all across the board. Her husband, Mark, said, “There is the dark chocolate cinnamon pecan and dark chocolate orange, blueberry and blackberry.” Mark is a pastry chef by trade and has brought all of his expertise to the shop as the back of the house is home to the baking side of the business. “Call to order any cakes that you need for graduation, birthdays, weddings or special celebrations,” Mark stated. Anyone looking to order graduation cakes will receive 10% off an order with mention of this article. The Ellsworths have sought to build a solid and collaborative staff team. “DaCapo Coffee has a great staff who listen and actually care about customers and the feedback they give. They strive to give heroic hospitality to every person they meet and serve,” Dee stated. The staff has been able to learn new techniques and skills from each other and build friendships with one another and the customers because of the special, hometown way the shop is run. “I really enjoy working at the shop; it’s very much like a second home. We work together, we have fun and laugh a lot,” lead barista Meg Perry said. The Ellsworths are well known within the Bedford community. Dee served as Bedford High School’s band teacher for 20 years and is on the board of education. Mark is a county commissioner and he is president of the Brookwood Swim & Tennis Club board. “We are both retired and we love giving back to the community. One of the ways we do that is by having our shop create local jobs,” Mark Ellsworth said. Da-

Back, L-R: Meg Perry, Nathan Trumbull, Cole Ellsworth and Mark Ellsworth; Middle, L-R: Caitie Johnson, Emily Epperhart, Chris Sommers, Kim Shomo and Leah Thomas; Front, L-R: Dee Ellsworth, Judy Perkins and Mary Rose Gajewski. Capo will be celebrating its two-year anniversary on July 19. The DaCapo menu includes breakfast, lunch and dinner with salads, soups and sandwiches ranging from the classic to the unusual. With Mother’s Day coming soon, the staff is preparing for a brunch. “It will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mother’s Day. We are going to do frittatas, marinated and grilled ham slices, egg casserole, baked French toast and salads galore,” Dee said. For anyone interested in coming, reservations are required and can be made by stopping into

the shop at 770 Lewis Ave, Suite B, Temperance, Mich., or by calling 734/ 224-7064. The shop will also be open for regular business 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Mother’s Day.

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L-R: Sylvania Town Crier Michael Lieber, Sylvania trustee John Jennewine, Chef Ray Oka and co-owner Tom Parent cut the ribbon to commemorate the opening of Pop Grille located in Sylvania Township.

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L-R: Chef and co-owner of Pop Grille Ray Oka celebrated with family members including son Zane, wife Amanda, son Alek and mother Luh Bagiasih. L-R: Michelle Eckert, Sylvania Town Crier Michael Lieber and, seated, Midge Parent, mother of Pop Grille co-owner Tom Parent, visited before the ribbon cutting ceremony held on April 17. –by Mary Helen Darah

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Volunteer coordinator retires to work in family business After eight and a half years, Jody Harris has left her position as volunteer coordinator for the Sylvania Senior Center. She is joining her husband to work full time in the family business, Harris Lawn Services. “I love this place,” Harris said of the Sylvania Senior Center. “This has been a wonderful place for me to be for these past years. I have had the pleasure of working with a wonderful staff and director and an amazing group of seniors,” she said. “It has been an absolute honor working here, which has enabled me to use my skills and expertise and express my creativity and outside-the-box thinking.” According to Sylvania Senior Center director Julie Graf, “Jody has been a great community volunteer organizer. She organized the summer volunteer fair and the Go Green initiative, which is ongoing. Harris also worked with local high school students helping them to meet their community service goals. She has supported the Participants’ Council including their chili dinner and The Follies by finding and training volunteers to help at those events and more. She expanded our garden and made sure it was well taken care of. She has also recruited and trained, retained and scheduled countless numbers of volunteers for the center and for activities in the community. Her willingness to jump in and assist wherever with staff or participant needs has been a gift and she will be missed,” Graf reported. “It is exciting that there is such a vibrant and amazing group of seniors. What a blessing this is for Sylvania,” Harris said. “I will miss working with everyone, but I am excited to concentrate on our family business, which we started in 2012. My husband, Larry, has always done lawn work, starting when he was 16 years old. Even when he worked for others, he always maintained a few personal clients.” After losing two fingers in an industrial accident, Larry Harris was un-

Sylvania Senior Center Volunteer Coordinator Jody Harris is excited about joining her husband’s business. able to continue working at his place of employment. “That was when we decided to open Harris Lawn Service on a full-time basis. The business has been growing at a good pace and I am needed full time. Last year, we had to turn business away and we’re not going to do that again.” While Harris will manage the business and schedule jobs, she will also join her husband in the field. “This truly is a family business,” she stated. The company offers standard lawn service including spring and fall yard cleanup, mowing, mulching and landscaping. The company also provides snow removal services. “Larry takes a lot of pride in his work. He likes everything to look neat and tidy and he loves to make lawns look beautiful. And I have always wanted to have a business of my own. He has the passion and I have the desire. We make a good team,” she said.

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What makes my mother special...She is the mother that everyone would treasure. She lives life to the fullest and at age 92 still has that "Can do" and "Will do" attitude. She loves her family unconditionally and has raised us to be the best we can be with integrity, values and a love for life.

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Mother’s Day Sentiments From Sons and Daughters

Mother’s Day Poem by Ramon Taroy

Mari Davies of Toledo Ballet

My cheek still feels the cool of my mother’s crisp white monogrammed blouse as I nuzzled into her gently bouncing shoulder, finally falling asleep. I was probably three, but it is vivid to me to this day. And I can still hear her voice as she simultaneously hummed the ditty that I, in turn, hummed in my own little ones’ ears two decades later. My mother was a whirling dervish, a veritable tour de force. There was never any question as to what she thought or where she stood. She was the cayenne to my dad’s dark chocolate. She shared her passions with me before I ever started school, such as the French language, by reading to me from her French language books. I can still recite passages from endless poetry we read together from the volume of Childcraft. “ I’m hiding, I’m hiding, and no one knows where, for all they can see are my toes and my hair…” I passed that poetry torch to my own girls and that volume sits perched ever patiently on my shelf until, in turn, a future grandchild reaps the wonder of those same poems. But she was also an imposing, intimidating woman at times. I can still see the tip of her lit cigarette in an otherwise pitch dark living room the night I broke curfew and tried to sneak in the side door. She never got the memo that said parents were to be their kids’ friends. She is frail now that she is well into her nineties, and her vision and hearing are significantly diminished. But her spirit still rears its regal head, and in her I still see the young mother who protected each of her babies well into their adulthoods. It is now my honor to do all I can to protect her.

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Dave McMurray of Sylvania Schools “What my mother means to me”

My mother is the one who thinks I can do no wrong And always makes sure to make me feel like I belong. She laughs at my jokes, no matter how bad. While others just shake their head, especially dad. She appreciates my Christmas cookie decorating skills

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As well as my cooking on the barbeque grill. My mom will always be the one to show the most concern when I do not feel well. And will always take time to talk and sit a spell. She has always been there to give and receive hugs And offer soothing beverages in warm mugs. I thank you for all that you have done for me through the years Including bandaging my wounds and wiping away my tears. I love you Mom!

iloveyouthankyou iloveyouthankyou Ma, No thousand I love yous nor thank yous can suffice. It will always, always, always be insufficient eternally. As I thank you, so I thank Pa. In that intimate moment, when time momentarily stopped, the searching ceased, the loving receptivity took over. The winner of the race is me. And for that, I am grateful. I am that wonderful mixture of the good in you both – and the bad – which hopefully, I wish, is reasonably controlled. May I transmit your ideals to the generations next. Honor what both of you lived for. I love you. But I know that you both would not let me stop here. You, who are aware of the source of all being, the Alpha and the Omega. To Him be praise forever and ever, you would exclaim. And I, in a muted tone, would do the same. iloveyouthankyou iloveyouthankyou

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Fishing Derby at Olander Park Enjoyed By All

Branden Hall watched as his sister Kadence checked on the fish she caught.

Robert Zheng and his children Summer and Daniel found a great spot to fish near the Niederhouser Community Center.

Maddon and Payton Geraghty patiently waited for their brother Kingston to catch a fish.

Braden Scott and Rico Beauregard both hoped to catch fish.

Jordan Scott looked for the perfect fishing lure.

Darrell and Kennadie Cross were ready to catch a fish.

Anthony Smith was looking forward to catching a big one!

Erick, Cohen and Fred Charpie enjoyed hot dogs after spending the morning fishing at Lake Olander.

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Sylvania—Then & Now

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BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

The next featured building in our historic Main Street series is the Brieschke Bakery building at 5639 Main Street. From 1846 until 1887, Washington H. Huling’s general store occupied this parcel, and the parcel to the north, known as 5641 Main. In 1887 the big fire destroyed Huling’s store, and he did not rebuild here. At that time, he was 65 years old and had various other business interests, which included owning and operating a saw mill, serving as a dealer in ash hoops, manufacturer of barrels and he was also a very large landowner in Sylvania. For many years Mr. Huling also served as the treasurer of the Village of Sylvania and was very active in the local Congregational church. He died three years after the fire in 1890. The property sat vacant from 1887 until

1903. In 1903, William Atkinson purchased the property and built the current building as his tin shop and operated here until 1917. He had Frank Smith working with him offering plumbing services as well. 1903 minutes of the Sylvania Masonic Lodge members, who owned the building to the south of Atkinson, said that Mr. Atkinson had approached them because he was going to construct a building to the north of their building, and he requested that they allow him to use their outside wall as the inside wall to his building. This was approved, and apparently he also received that same approval from the building owner to the north. So, all the new structure needed was a front wall, back wall and roof. It wasn’t until 1950 that a permit was issued to add a north and south wall to this building. In 1917, Samuel Wyant purchased the building. He, along with Ellis E. Double, Ben Wyant and Ross Wyant, operated Sylvania

Heating, Plumbing and Tin shop out of the building until 1920. Advertisements throughout this time advertised the sale of Kohler Enamel Ware, chair bottoms, graniteware, lamp chimneys, glassware, oil cans, hot water tanks and kitchen and bathroom fixtures. In 1920, Joseph Lochbihler purchased the building and rented it out to the Plikerd and Eley families who then operated the Sylvania Bakery here through the 1920s. By 1934 Kurtz Bakery was the name of the business at this location. According to an article in the Sylvania Sentinel dated 3-26-1936: “Lawrence Seitz, a baker of 14 years experience, has taken over the bakery in Sylvania. The building has been completely remodeled and redecorated and a complete line of bread, rolls, cookies, will be baked daily. Mr. Seitz comes to Sylvania after conducting a bakery for the past three years in Metamora, Ohio.” Lorentz and Mary Seitz purchased the building in 1937. On 7-251950, the Village of Sylvania issued a building permit to Seitz Bakery for a new front, ceiling and sidewalls. Lorentz “Lawrence” Seitz died in 1975 and his obituary notice said that he operated the bakery until he retired in 1954, and then Martin Seitz, and his wife, Mary, operated the bakery. They finally purchased the building in 1973. During World War II, when Martin Seitz was serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps in China, Burma and India, John Dombrowski conducted the bakery business here and called it Sylvania Home Bakery. Martin Seitz returned after the war, married Mary Kleckler, and they continued the bakery business here under the name of Seitz Bakery, retiring in 1984, after 32 years in the bakery business, according to his 2008 obituary notice. In 1983 the city of Sylvania entered into grant agreements to aid in rehabilitation of the exterior of several buildings in downtown Sylvania and the Seitz Bakery building was one of those who updated the front of their building at that time. Donald and Bonnie Brieschke purchased

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the business from Martin and Mary Seitz in 1984. According to Lucas County real estate records, the Brieschkes purchased the building from the Seitz family in January of 1993. In 2014 the Brieschke family celebrated 30 years in business under the name of Brieschke’s Bakery. They continue the excellence that I remember since I was a kid.

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Gault hired as Sylvan principal

Juliane Gault The Sylvania Board of Education hired Juliane Gault as the principal at Sylvan Elementary. Gault is replacing John Duwve

who accepted a principal position at Maplewood Elementary following the retirement of the current principal. Gault will receive a two-year contract. Gault comes to Sylvania from Toledo Public Schools where she served as the principal at Reynolds Elementary since 2011. Her career with TPS began as a teacher in 2001 moving into a Peer Literacy Coach in 2007, Dean of Students in 2009 before accepting an assistant principal position in 2010. She received a bachelor of science in Elementary K-8 Education from Heidelberg College in 2001. She supplemented her education with a reading endorsement from the University of Toledo in 2007 and later received a master’s of education in Curriculum and Instruction in 2008. During her tenure with TPS, Gault has served on numerous committees for school and community groups.

Space Fair at Whiteford

Lisalotte Renstrom looked over the display about Neil Armstrong made by Louie Walker and other displays crafted by Ryan Halbig, Gabe Awad and Foster Clements.

Joey Liber explained his display about to Derek Sherwood and Kyrstin Patton at the Space Fair held at Whiteford School on April 23.

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L-R: Kylie Paprocki, Northview junior, Hope Bacho, Southview senior, and Mickaela Muir, Northview senior, won state ranking in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America State Competition.

Early education students bring gold Kylie Paprocki, Northview junior, Hope Bacho, Southview senior, and Mickaela Muir, Northview senior, won state ranking in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) state competition, “Unmasking Your Potential,” in Columbus on April 23 -24. Mickaela qualified for the national competition in June. Kylie Paprocki earned a Gold rating and was first in state. She won in the Specific Task Assessment Kit event. This event requires the participant to plan, design, prepare and present materials for specific task assessments used to collect data on preschool children’s progress in one domain of the Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards. The participant must also be able to explain how assessment/observation instruments or methods are used to collect data and be able to interpret the data he/she collected (implications for instruction). Hope Bacho earned a Gold rating, placing third in state in the Curriculum Unit

Development event. This event requires the participant to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum unit focusing on the whole child. The unit must encompass physical, cognitive, emotional and social growth and integrate Ohio’s Early Learning and Development Standards. The student then prepares and presents a visual and material display showing the unit “in action.” Mickaela Muir earned a Gold rating, placing second in state and is a national qualifier. Her event, Job Interview, requires the participant to develop an extensive professional teaching portfolio. Participants then communicate his/her experiences and job knowledge through a “mock interview.” FCCLA promotes the personal growth and leadership development focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader. For more information, go to www.ohiofccla.com.

Southview Sweeps Poetry Awards

The Ohio Poetry Association’s 2015 High School Poetry Contest included many Southview students. The Ohio Poetry Association announced the winners and honorable mentions of the 2015 High School Poetry Contest. There was one grand prize winner chosen from among all winning entries whose poem will be published in the Ohio Poetry Association journal “Common Threads.” First place finishers from Southview, Jacquelyne Milsanek, Carson Bullock and Mohamed Meziane-Tani, will compete at the national level for additional prizes and publishing options. Contests and winners were: Prehistoric Voices: 1st Jacquelyne Milsanek, Sylvania Southview; 2nd Sevil Clifford, Sylvania Southview; 3rd Eric Zhu, Sylvania Southview; and Honorable Mention: Abby Nelson, Sylvania Southview; Christina Roka, Sylvania Southview; and Ismael Gad, Sylvania Southview. Health, Wellness, and/or Illness: 1st Sara Abou Rashed, Centennial; 2nd Mary Wurster, Sylvania Southview; and 3rd Priya Singh, Sylvania Southview.

Metrical: 1st Carson Bullock, Sylvania Southview; and 2nd Nikila Luke, Sylvania Southview. Cinquain: 1st Carson Bullock, Sylvania Southview; 2nd Dayna Dionyssiou, Sylvania Southview; 3rd Jessica Clark, Sylvania Southview; and Honorable Mention Andrea Parisca, Sylvania Southview and Emma Bachren, Sylvania Southview Humor: 1st Joey DePasale, Upper Arlington; 2nd Carson Bullock, Sylvania Southview; 3rd Andrea Parisca, Sylvania Southview; Honorable Mention Uhunoma Aguebor, Sylvania Southview; Joshua Brody, Sylvania Southview; and Mohamed Meziane-Tani, Sylvania Southview Poems that Celebrate the Strength and Resilience of Women: 1st Sarah Binau, Bexley; 2nd Mohamed Meziane-Tani, Sylvania Southview; 3rd Sara Abou Rashed, Centennial; and Honorable Mention Claire Coder, Sylvania Southview; Zehra Mehdi, Sylvania Southview; and Carson Bullock, Sylvania Southview.

SCHOOL NEWS

Student films premiere at festival BY MARISA MERCURIO

At the Tree City’s Third Annual Film Festival, held at the Sylvania Historical Village Train Barn on the weekend of April 17th, students from grades K-12 presented their own films. The films, all under ten minutes long, varied widely in genre from murder mystery to comedy to romance, some of which were animated. Three separate events were held for the student films, including a high school show, a K-8 event, and finally one for Shorties U films. The high school Shorties winners included, in 1st place, “My Strange Life I’m a Dinosaur,” and in 2nd, “The Red Balloon.” The Shorties winners, which consisted of films from K-8th

grade, were: in 1st “Past Comes Back To Bite” and in 2nd “The Serpent Order.” Because there was such an overwhelming response to the film festival, two separate viewings were held on April 19th for the K-8 Shorties. In each viewing the audience chose a fan favorite, which were awarded to “Chalkboard Forest” and “The Glass City Mystery.” Finally, the Shorties U event premiered films that were created by students involved in the Shorties U Youth Film Program held earlier this year, in which students learned the ins and outs of filmmaking. The winners were, in 1st place, “Trying Out Knowledge” and in 2nd “The Missing Book.”

Safety City applications being accepted

The city of Sylvania police division is currently enrolling for the 2015 Safety City Program. The Safety City program is for all children entering kindergarten this fall and living in the city of Sylvania or enrolled in any Sylvania school. The program is comprised of a two and one-half hour session over five consecutive days. Sylvania teachers, firefighters, members of the Sylvania Police Division, and a host of special guests will interact with the children daily. Attendees will receive instruction on personal safety issues such as stranger danger, pedestrian safety, fire safety, railroad safety, water safety and bus safety. All material will be presented in a fun and age-appropriate way. Safety City will be held June 8 to 12. The morning session will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. each day. The afternoon session will be held from 12:30-3 p.m. each day. The fee for the program is $30 per child. Registrations can be picked up at the Police Division or online at www.sylvaniapolice.com/Default.aspx?nspace =Police.Home.CommunityAffairs.SafetyCity. All registrations must be received by the Sylvania Police Division by May 15, 2015.

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Notification will be by mail during the first week of June as to the child’s session and classroom assignment. Registrations should be submittted promptly in order to reserve a space in class, as class size and enrollment are limited. If you have any questions, contact Sgt. Justin Music at 567/455-0794 or 851@sylvaniapolice.com.

Northview Honored Musician

Victoria Massey sings soprano in the Northview A Cappella Choir, Women's Chorus, Harmony Road Show and participated as a member of the Ohio Northern Honors Choir. Victoria is also an active member in Northview Theater Department. This past fall she was the assistant costume designer for the musical “All Shook Up,” and this spring she is the head costume designer for the production of “Moon Over Buffalo.” After graduation Victoria plans to attend Wright State University and majoring in costume technology or design. She is the daughter of Grant and Laura Wilson.

Cougar of the Week

Rawan Moussa has been selected as Cougar of the Week by English teacher Mr. Stew Carr. Mr. Carr says that Rawan is an outstanding student and one of the top performers of all time. ‘She is kind and compassionate and always willing to help others.’ In her spare time she enjoys reading books and watching movies. Her favorite book is ‘A Child Called It: One Child's Courage to Survive’ by Dave Pelzer. Her favorite TV show is Grey’s Anatomy. If she could meet anyone in the world it would be Gandhi because he is so inspirational. Rawan is the daughter of Hussein and Mariam Moussa.

L-R: Student filmmakers Maya Holman, Brady Holman, Ella Archer and Callie Hess premiered their film “Operation Mole.”

SUMMER CAMP

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Notre Dame Academy summer camp offerings

Notre Dame Academy announced its ‘Summer Academy: To NDA and Beyond.’ The new program is packed with a variety of enrichment, fun, and academic opportunities for children of all ages. “We researched existing programs across the country and conducted focus groups to get ideas about what would interest high school as well as younger students. The summer program has been designed to have a broad appeal to girls, as well as boys, in grades K-12. In our inaugural year, we are offering coed camps including cooking, fused glass, fencing and archery, the SafeSitter program, theatre and performance, Laurel Lovitt's Royal Princess Academy and much more. Parents are especially excited about our Career Exploration Experience week, ‘Road

Rules’ driver safety course, ACT prep and college tours. We can hardly wait to get started and to grow the program,” stated Lauren Boyles-Brewitt, Summer Academy Director.

Girls-Only Camps

Girls-only camps include a Beauty Boot Camp (grades 7-12) highlighting hair, nail, and make-up tips and Dance/Baton/Cheer (grades 2-6), a great way to try all three to see what your daughter enjoys most. Theater Mania and Performance & Audition Camps (grades 5-8 girls) are back by popular demand and fill up quickly. Many young actresses received their start at these two camps that bring out the inner performer in every girl. Other girls-only camps include Fitness Fusion (grades 5-12)

Toledo Museum of Art scholarships

The Toledo Museum of Art is offering scholarships to children and teens interested in its summer camp program. Participants from ages 5 to 13 can try their hand at traditional creative challenges like painting and sculpture, or try newer course offerings like game design and LEGO architecture, in the Museum’s halfand full-day sessions. Teens, ages 14 to 18, can enroll in glassblowing, mural painting or digital photography, among other subjects. Scholarships are easy to apply for and cover the full cost of tuition, which ranges from $100 to $225 per week. Teen work-study opportunities are also available. “The scholarship program was established to supply families with more opportunities for art enrichment,” said Mike Deetsch, the Museum’s interim Emma Leah Bippus director of education. “We’re glad to be able to provide funding that will help give

children an artistic outlet this summer.” The camps, which last one week, are offered in half-day sessions from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Full-day sessions are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students are welcome to explore different course offerings by registering for more than one week of camp. Full-day students are provided a chaperoned dining space, but are required to bring their own lunch. The Museum is located at 2445 Monroe Street at Scottwood Avenue, just west of the downtown business district and one block off I-75 with exit designations posted. For a detailed list of course offerings, to register for a camp or to apply for a scholarship, visit toledomuseum.org/learn/classes. For additional questions, call 419/255-8000 ext. 7363 or visit the Museum during open hours and ask to speak to the education department.

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and Glass Bead Lamp Working (grades 9-12). A new princess camp presented by Laurel Lovitt’s Royal Academy is for kindergarten through grade three. Girls will be enchanted by the Snow Queen, Princess Ana, Rapunzel and Belle. Plus, these little princesses will participate in a special service project to help others with NDA’s own Princess Club. As a special treat, the girls will be crowned upon graduating from the Royal Academy.

providing the knowledge to be a confident driver, and POINTSACT Prep (grades 10-12), to sharpen test-taking skills on standardized tests. A co-ed College Day Tour (grades 10-12) to Capital University and The Ohio State University provides a private and public college option to acquaint students to the possibilities. Camps are designed so that campers can often participate in one camp in the morning and another in the afternoon.

New co-ed camps are Fencing and Archery (grades 5-8) and Fused Glass (grades 2-8). For budding chefs there is Make It, Bake It, and Take It (grades 5-8) and Pastabilities (grades 512). Plus, boys and girls ages 11-14 can participate in Safe Sitter Training. They’ll learn basic child care skills, age-appropriate activities and how to handle minor emergencies. Babysitting is a great way for teens to earn some cash. Other new co-ed classes designed for teenage success are Road Rules (grades 10-12),

A variety of girls-only sports camps include basketball (grades 2-8), lacrosse (grades 4-9), soccer (grades 4-8), softball hitting and defense as well as softball pitching and catching (grades 7-9), and tennis (grades 4-9). There are six different sessions of volleyball geared for general and advanced players (grades 5-9). There is also crew camp (grades 5-8). Sports camps range from $25 to $80 depending on the camp selected. To learn more or register go to www.nda.org.

Whether or not your child has ever held a racquet, there is a spot on a team for them. Midwest Youth Team Tennis will offer kids 10 and under a program in two sessions. Session one is Wednesdays, June 10-July 22, 6-7 p.m. Session two is Thursdays, June 11-July 23, 9-10 a.m. Both classes are held at Northview, 5403 Silica. Each player receives a t-shirt, tennis racquet, sling bag and one-year USTA Junior membership. The cost is $65 per player if registered by May 15; $85 for registrations May 16-22. For students in grades 6-9, Sylvania Futures Team Tennis offers a session on Tuesdays, 5:306:30 p.m. from June 9-July 21. The session is

held at Southview High School, 7225 W. Sylvania Ave. The cost is $65 if registered by May 15; $85 if registered between May 16-22. For more information on both programs, contact Amy Beaverson, 419/472-1095 or at nwotaleagues@att.com. Registration can be made at www.midwestteamtennis.com. Registration ends May 22.

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DESIREE THOMPSON CHILD CARE CHAT

Sunscreen for children

Sunscreen will help prevent sunburn and some forms of skin cancer when applied correctly. It should be applied 20-30 minutes Desiree Thompson before outdoor play, then reapplied every 2-3 hours, more often if swimming or perspiring. When applying sunscreen make sure you use a generous amount. All exposed skin should be covered; this includes ears, nose, back of neck and even their scalp if they have a low haircut.

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | FIRST MAY 2015 | 5B The higher the SPF (sun protection factor) number the better the protection. Children should use SPF 30 or higher. Children of all skin shades should use sunscreen. People with darker skin do have more melanin, which gives them more natural sun protection, however no one is immune from sunburn or skin cancer. The sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rays are their strongest between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. If your child is outside during these times make sure they take breaks in the shade. Along with sunscreen, sunglasses and hats will help protect against the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rays. Remember UV rays can pass through the clouds so use sunscreen even on cloudy summer days. If your child has a sunscreen allergy, sensitive skin or is on certain types of medication you may have to consult with your doctor to see what will work best for him/her.

Here at SCS during our summer camp program, we suggest that parents apply sunscreen to their children before they drop them off at camp. Children are required to bring and leave a labeled sunscreen with us (no aerosol cans). We apply it before we walk down to the pool. The children swim a little under two hours. We will reapply if needed or if we extend our swim time.

Desiree Thompson, Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, is the Director of Sylvania Child Care, a pay-as-you-stay statelicensed childcare program. The program serves children ages 3-11. Desiree can be reached at 419/885-2451 or desiree@scsonline.org or www.sylvaniachildcare.org. Sylvania Child Care is a program of Sylvania Community Services.

Environmental Students Head to States

L-R: Julian Liber, Pallavi Lanka, Cody Schroeder, Melissa Liang and Sydnie Davis.

Southview environmental science students took a third place at the Area 1 Envirothon Competition held on April 22 in Fayette, Ohio. The team of Julian Liber, Palavi Lanka, Cody Schroeder, Melissa Liang and Sydnie Davis were one of 58 teams competing. The team will now advance to the state competition on June 8-9 at Mohican State Park.

LOURDES NEWS

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Sylvanians set to graduate from Lourdes University

On Saturday, May 16, Lourdes President David Livingston, Ph.D., will confer bachelor and master’s degrees on more than 400 graduates during the 57th commencement exercises. Toledo philanthropist Helen E. McMaster and Franciscan scholar J.A. Wayne Hellmann, O.F.M., Conv., are this year’s honorary doctoral degree recipients. Father Hellmann will also give the commencement address. From Sylvania, those receiving degrees include: •Scott M. Runkel graduating with a Master of Organizational Leadership •Shradha Bajpal graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies •Alexa R. Barker graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing •Katherine Ellen Bartlett graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in English •Ryan J. Buckland graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies •Karla Rubini Chesser graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration •Natalie Rose Darah graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies •Nancy A. Davis graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies •Remy Fleurima graduating with an Master of Business Administration •Kristin Anne Gardner graduating with an Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education •Ashley Nicole Gerken graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science

•Scott M. Goellnitz graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing •Katelyn Barchick Gomach graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing •Lindsey Marie Gozdowski graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration •Tamara Gozdowski graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting •Jacob Hall graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Adolescence to Young Adult Education •Jenna Rae Jennewine graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology •Nadine Rae Kalpakidis graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biology •Amanda M. Kiefer graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education •Samantha Sue LaPointe graduating with a Master of Organizational Leadership •Brianna Kay Lievens Pilbeam graduating with a Master of Organizational Leadership •Brian Joseph Lochbihler graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies •Cynthia M. Maigret graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing •Jennica Irene McClure graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing •Shannon G. Meyer graduating with a Master of Organizational Leadership •Violetta Meylakhov graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting •Shaun Edward Morris graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing/Management

•Lauri Ann Mumford graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education •Melissa Oglesby graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing •Kathryn Lynn Olson graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology •Sergey Ostrovskiy graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work •Melissa Pietrzak graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education •Jennifer Powers graduating with a Master of Education with a Reading Endorsement •Stephanie Dawn Riggio graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work •Brenda M. Roberts graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education •Celeste J. Rollins graduating with honors with an Associate in Arts in Business •Linda M. Romoli graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing •Kavaughn Ross graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Management •Kelsey Lynn Schmidt graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science •Shelby Ann Schuster graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing •Thomas John Schuster graduating with a Master of Business Administration •Adam Vito Scuralli graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Management •Rachel Eileen Shields graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

•James J. Siebert graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Acccounting & Finance •Alisa Anne Smith graduating with a Master of Education with a Reading Endorsement •Hannah Maloy Spangler graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration •James A. Speiser Jr. graduating with a Master of Business Administration •Kathy Lynn Stanbery graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing •Jerome J. Talton Jr. graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing •John J. Tarpy graduating with a Master of Organizational Leadership •Amanda Waite graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing •Allison Louise Walter graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Art •Carrie Lynn Warnecke graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education •Scott Guyon Weddington graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in History •Emily E. Yark graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies •Randal S. Ziemkiewicz graduating with a Master of Organizational Leadership

Lourdes University’s commencement ceremony will occur at the SeaGate Convention Center at 401 Jefferson Avenue in downtown Toledo at 1 p.m. Prior to the ceremony, the baccalaureate takes place at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis and the Lourdes campus at 6832 Convent Blvd. in Sylvania.

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Local teams prepare to Bike to the Bay

Reeves Northrup

BY MARY HELEN DARAH More than 1,000 cyclists will hit the pavement June 20-21 as they partake in the ‘Reeves Northrup Memorial MS Bike to the Bay.’ The two-day ride will benefit those living with multiple sclerosis, a chronic and unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. Most people are diagnosed with the disease between the ages of 20 and 50. 2.3 million people worldwide are currently battling MS. The event is named in memory and honor of Reeves Northrup, Sr., who was diagnosed with the disease at age 36 and confined to a wheelchair at the age of 40 due to the illness. He died in 1999 after battling the disease for 29 years. His son, Sylvanian Reeves Northrup, annually gathers and motivates his team to ride toward a cure. “When my father was diagnosed, MS was pretty much a death sentence. Now there are new drugs and

treatments that slow the progression of the disease. Sadly there is still no cure,” says Northrup. His team, ‘Sitting Bull,’ consists of over 50 riders. “My Dad's old CB handle was Sitting Bull because he couldn’t walk and he would give orders from his chair,” recalls Northrup. “Our team has a lot of fun, but we also know the important, if not vital, reason we ride. Funds from the ride will result in more research, advancement in medical treatments and we hope, one day, a cure.” Northrup hopes that those who have not participated sign up this year. “It does not matter if you are a casual biker or a seasoned road warrior,” says Northrup. “There are opportunities to participate at all fitness levels. We have a gal battling MS that rides with us for 35 miles who is truly an inspiration.” The Bike to the Bay ride begins at Perrysburg High School on Saturday, June 20. Route options of 35, 50, 75, and 100 miles are available. Riders must be age 12 or older to participate. The two-day riders will stay overnight in Port Clinton and receive a Jet Express ticket to Put-In-Bay before making the return trip to Perrysburg on Sunday, June 21. Registration is $50 until May 15 and $75 starting May 16. Riders are responsible for meeting a $300 minimum fundraising goal. First-time riders who sign up will receive free registration. Enter the coupon code NEWRIDER2015. For more information about riding, registration or volunteering at Bike MS, visit MSohiobike.org or call 216/5034183.

SPORTS NEWS

Alumni Hockey Game

Justin Kearns, ‘94, Brett Molnar, ‘04, and Adam Snead, ‘05, represented the Sylvania Northview High School hockey alumni at the annual tournament held April 18 at Tam-O-Shanter.

Sports Equipment Collected

Sports News • 419/824-0100 L-R: Keegan Eddingfield, Bryce Hudib, Sam Clear, Andy Hurley, Christian McKimmy, Luke Pawlak, Logan Tiel, and Conner McCann helped collect athletic equipment donations on April 18 at St. Joseph Parish, located on Main St. in Sylvania.

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Tyler Stambaugh, Southview senior, with his parents Regina and Craig Stambaugh. Tyler has signed with Saginaw Valley State, a Division II school. Tyler will play pitcher for the SVS Cardinals. He was a four-year varsity player at Southview and grew up playing travel baseball in the Sylvania/Michigan area.

Bayview retiree golf course now open The golf season has begun at the Bayview Retiree Golf Course, located at 3910 Summit Street, Toledo. Individuals must be at least 50 years old to play on the course. There are 11 holes, with a greens fee of only $4 per golfer. Golf carts also cost $4, for those who prefer to ride rather than walk. Golfers are required to pay a $1 deposit for the golf cart, which is refundable when they turn in the cart key. The course is open at 7 a.m. daily. The last tee time available is 6 p.m., seven days per week. Bayview Retiree Golf Course can host senior outings, but all golfers must be 50 years old (or older) to play in the outing. For

those interested in scheduling a golf tournament, call 419/726-8081 to check availability.

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Glass City Marathon winds its way through Wildwood

Ruth Griffin, special events coordinator for Toledo area Metroparks, with Sylvania residents and volunteers Kevin Baughman and Becky Croke.

Runners grabbed water from the Wildwood Metroparks water station.

Northview Hooked on Toledo Walleye

L-R: Sylvania Northview High School students Jarred Wulf, Kayla Jennison, Kara Zielinski and Antonio Santoro supported the Toledo Walleye at the Huntington Center. –by Mary Helen Darah

Great Black Swamp Frogs

Standing, L-R: Brad “Doc” James, Jeff “Wrong Way” Rice, Bruce “Colonel” Wharram (umpire), Rick “Sparky” Fuchs, Mark “Goose” Skolnicki, Bobby Fuchs (mascot), Michael Lieber, Zach “Rookie” Drake, Sylvania Mayor Craig “Cat” Stough, Brad “Streetcar” Pfeifer; Seated, L-R: Joey Fuchs (mascot), Eric “Clothesline” Kutchenrider, Jennifer Rice (mascot), Mike “Bacon” Mathi and Jeremy “Perfessor” Potter. The base ball team schedule is available via email at blackswampfrogs@gmail.com. –Photo by Lynn Fuchs

JUST RELEASED: Volume five of an eight volume set of Sylvania History books has just been released and can be purchased by calling 1-800-839-8640 or ordered online at www.authorhouse.com. All five of the published volumes are available now for purchase. The newest release includes the history of ghosts, legends, folklore, spooky stories and the history of some of our long-time businesses. If you love Sylvania, you are going to enjoy reading these books. Maybe your name, or your Ancestor’s names are mentioned!

Kerri Johnson, of Waterville, and Laura Sauber, of Sylvania, huddled up after the Glass City Marathon.

With Wildwood’s Stranleigh Manor House in the background, family and friends encouraged the runners. –Nancy Jomantas

Alyssa Long was named First Team AllWolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference while Faith Fisher (Sylvania/Northview H.S.) garnered Honorable Mention accolades among five total Lourdes University players to earn recognition as the league handed out its postseason women’s lacrosse honors. Katie Cerveny (Erie, Mich./Mason Senior H.S.), Jessie Frost, and Kristi Layman (Sylvania/Northview H.S.) were all named to the WHAC All-Academic Team while Frost was also named to the WHAC Champions of Character Team, a group selected for displaying the five core values of NAIA: integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership. Former Northview player Fisher, a sophomore, scored 22 goals and had five assists

to finish second on the squad in scoring with 27 points. She tallied 45 shot attempts and collected 14 ground balls in 12 contests. Cerveny, a junior, appeared in all 14 games, scoring 11 goals and handing out five assists while collecting 20 ground balls for the Gray Wolves. She sports a 3.846 cumulative grade point average as a high school math education major. Frost, a junior, scored 12 goals and added two assists in 11 games, earning 19 ground balls and a team-leading 26 draw controls. She carries a 3.611 GPA as an education major. Layman, the lone senior on the roster, who attended Sylvania Northview, scored twice and added an assist in 10 games for Lourdes. She sports a 3.511 cumulative grade point average as an interdisciplinary studies and pre-optometry double major.

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TYLER ABNER

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Northview Wildcats continue prolific offense

The Northview baseball team continues to be one of the stronger teams in the Toledo area this season with a 9-0 win against Start on April 25 and a 4-2 win against Springfield on April 27. The Wildcats (11-4, 4-3 Northern Lakes League) are holding their own in what is turning out to be a very strong NLL Conference this year. In the win against the Spartans, Mikey DiPofi led the way with two RBIs in his four at-bats. Corbin Paxton, David Dunnett and Preston Due each added another RBI to help Northview seal the victory. Due also pitched eight strikeouts and allowed 21 outs during the contest. During the game against the Blue Devils, Eric Walz had two RBIs with three at-bats. Ryan Moebuis and Shane Banachowski added two more RBIs. The Wildcats are beginning to hit their stride in all facets of the game. Their scoring has been consistent throughout the season, but the pitching and the defense is starting to pick up speed. Northview’s next game will be on Wednesday, May 6, at home against Maumee at 5 p.m.

Southview lacrosse falls to St. Francis

St. Francis seems to have the Sylvania school’s number this season in lacrosse, after

defeating Southview 22-1 on April 28. It has been a rough go for the Cougars thus far this season, as they are currently sitting at a 0-6 record. They have showed signs of a decently strong offense this year, but the defense has been their biggest problem—unable to slow down teams with high-powered offenses. Southview’s schedule will not get any easier in the coming weeks, as it plays three teams out of its next five games with a combined record of 17-7. It will have two very winnable games against Granville (4-5) on May 9 and Cleveland Heights (1-9) on May 12. The Cougars next game will be at Ohio 2 Century-Northwest on May 7 against Anthony Wayne. Southview will get a crack against its archrival Northview on May 15.

Northview lacrosse bounces back with win

Northview lacrosse has opened up the 2015 season with a strong indication that it will be one of the top teams in the area this season, again. It defeated Tecumseh 12-5 on April 27, after suffering one of its worst losses in recent memory on April 21 to St. Francis by a score of 19-3. The Wildcats are currently 5-1 on the season and have looked impressive throughout the majority of the year. The Knights are a top-10 team, currently sitting at an 8-2, record—so, the loss does not look as bad as the score appeared to be. They bounced back well against a strong Tecumseh team and have a very favorable schedule going forward. Northview’s next four opponents have a combined record of 14-24, before playing Anthony Wayne (5-2), its next opponent, on May 5 and St. John’s (7-4) on May 8.

Southview baseball falls short to Bedford, Springfield

The Southview baseball team fell short on April 28, losing to Bedford 5-1, before falling to Springfield 3-2 on April 29.

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also extremely grateful to Coach Urban Meyer for his willingness to support this year’s Marathon Classic by playing in the Pro-Am. His appearance will give northwest Ohio Buckeye fans the opportunity to congratulate Coach Meyer on last year’s national championship and wish him all the best for the upcoming season.” Lydia Ko is coming off an outstanding rookie year on the LPGA Tour. As a 17 year old, she won three tournaments, including the Marathon Classic and the CME Group Tour Championship, and finished second on the 2014 money list with over $2,000,000 in earnings. Ko was awarded the Louise Suggs Rookie of the Year Award making her the

The Cougars had an impressive 8-0 victory against Ottawa Hills on April 25, but it has been a struggle for the team since that time. They are competing until the end in almost every one of their matches, however, they are continuing to have a difficult time staying ahead and closing out their contests. Southview has had a handful of games this season where it has lost by just one or two runs. It has made it difficult on team morale knowing it is doing everything it can, but still needs to find away to stay ahead in the match. The Cougars next contest will be on May 6 on the road against Napoleon at 5 p.m., before playing Bowling Green on May 15. Both of those matches are winnable games for Southview and could go a long way for the team morale.

Northview boys’ tennis defeats AW

Coach Mark Fisher’s Northview boys’ tennis team is off to a blazing start to the season, continuing its winning ways by defeating Anthony Wayne 5-0 on April 23. In the singles matches, Noah Turner defeated Max Sinnema, 6-2, 6-1. CJ Horvath defeated Chris Huffman, 6-3, 7-5 and Jared Freeman won a competitive match against Matt Guyon, 6-4, 6-4. These three Wildcats allowed the team to go 3-0 in the singles matches. In the doubles matches, Ben Forrester and Lucas Sturt won their match against Sam Shook and Raymond Self, 6-3, 6-2. Mark Lewandowski and Anthony Kamenny beat Austin Adams and Jack Colbun, 3-6, 7-5, 6-2. It was the only set that Northview lost all afternoon to go 65-37 in its sets. The dominating win only further shows how far the team has come and is suddenly becoming one of the better tennis teams in the Toledo Area. The Wildcats look to continue their streak of dominate play.

April 21, winning all but two sets in the match. Noah Turner kicked off the win by defeating the Blue Devils’ Helminiak, 6-0, 6-1. CJ Horvath beat Errington, 6-0, 6-0 and Jared Freeman did not play his match. In the doubles matches, Ben Forrester and Lucas Sturt defeated Dodson and Robie, 6-0, 6-0. Ryan Leslie and Anthony Kamenny won against Weimersrirch and Gerbitz, 6-1, 6-0. The impressive fashion in which the Wildcats won ended with a record of 48-2 in all of their sets. Northview looked nearly flawless in its match against Springfield and Coach Mark Fisher has to be pleased with the progress his team has made this season. The Northern Lakes League has always been one of the toughest conferences in the area for boys’ tennis and now the Wildcats can mark themselves down as one of the faces of the NLL conference.

Northview boys’ tennis defeats Clay

Northview boys’ tennis defeats Springfield

Unfortunately for the Clay boys’ tennis team, they became the start of the Northview onslaught of offense, falling to the Wildcats 5-0 on April 20. Northview’s Noah Turner defeated Okey, 6-0, 6-0. CJ Horvath beat Schloegl, 6-0, 6-1 and Anthony Kamenny won against McLaughlin, 6-0, 6-2. The wins allowed the Wildcats to go 3-0 in their singles matches, going an impressive 363 in all of their sets. In the doubles matches, Ben Forrester and Lucas Sturt defeated Davis and Durczynski, 60, 6-3. Mark Lewandowski and Jared Freeman completed the match sweep with a 6-2, 6-0 win against Berger and Kim. Winning against the Eagles started Northview’s three straight wins of dominating offense. It has been very hard for its opponents to keep up with and has made life on Coach Mark Fisher much easier. The Wildcats are beginning to click on all cylinders and will look to keep up their pace.

youngest winner in the history of the award. So far this season, Ko has climbed her way to the number one spot in the Rolex World Rankings after her second-place finish in the Coates Championship and has held on to that position ever since. Stacy Lewis currently sits at number two in the Rolex World Rankings. She also had an incredible 2014 season, capturing the three most prestigious awards in women’s golf: the Rolex Player of the Year Award, Vare Trophy for the lowest stroke average, and the LPGA money title with $2,500,000 in earnings. This year, Lewis has five top-10 finishes to date and is currently ranked second on the 2015 LPGA

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On Earth Day, April 22, the City of Toledo held a press conference to announce two new zero interest loans totaling $6,500,000 from the Mayor Craig Stough Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for improving water quality at the Collins Park Water Treatment Plant. Invitations were extended to local elected officials, and I was fortunate to attend and tour the water plant with Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson and Ohio EPA Director Craig Butler. This was my first tour of the water plant in several years and I would like to share with you what I saw and learned. First, my image of the Toledo water treatment plant following the August water crisis improved greatly as a result of the tour. Stories in the media had reported poor conditions at the plant, but the plant was clean and appeared in good condition. Roofs that were previously leaking and in danger of collapse had been repaired or replaced. Water

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Promoted

Aaron Frye, a member of the Sylvania Township Fire Department since 2003, has been promoted to captain and named the department’s training and safety officer. In his new position he is responsible for all training activities for department personnel. He also must respond to all serious incidents, respond to and investigate on-duty injuries, be responsible for implementing an overall safety program for department operations, and coordinate after-action reviews of major incidents. The captain is certified as a fire instructor, a safety inspector and an incident safety officer. Prior to joining the Sylvania Township department, Capt. Frye held a variety of fire and EMS positions with the Olmsted Township and Springfield Township fire departments. He is continuing his education through managerial, operational, and technical courses with the Ohio Fire Academy and Bowling Green State University. He is an adjunct instructor in fire and EMS operations at Owens Community College. Capt. Frye and his wife, Laura, live in the Sylvania community with their three daughters.

New equipment

Sylvania Township trustees have approved the purchase of hoses of varying types for the Sylvania Township Fire Department. Chief Jeff Kowalski told trustees that the department’s hoses are outdated and the majority are not in compliance with national standards. The department received a grant of $99,500 from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Operations and Safety to use for replacement of the the hoses. Although three bids were received, Chief Kowalski said that only the one from Finley Fire Equipment met all of the specifics in the bid packet. Trustees voted to accept that bid of $82,800

Street resurfacing

The Sylvania Township public works department has announced the streets it will be resurfacing this season as well as streets that will have curb repair projects. Rob Nash,

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | FIRST MAY 2015 | 15B treatment equipment was being maintained and updated with new technology and electronic controls, replacing old manual controls, some dating back to original construction in the 1930’s. Further, these improvements were clearly underway prior to last August’s algae toxin emergency, and have only accelerated since then. All in all, the water treatment plant is very large and impressive. After years of reported neglect and deferred maintenance, this vital facility is being restored and improved. New treatment options are being added specifically to address the challenges of future algae bloom toxins. I was allowed to take a few pictures of the plant while I was there, and attach them for your review. Built with assistance from the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression years, the plant is built in the Art Deco style, and is heavy duty and built to last with terrazzo floors, brick walls, steel roof framing and concrete decking. New roof bracing is being installed to reinforce against earthquakes. The original concrete water basins are still sound, as are the elevated walkways built above them – any deterioration and decay is being repaired. The operation of the plant was explained to us. Water enters the central core of the plant after traveling onshore from the water

department superintendent, presented the list of projects at the most recent meeting of the Sylvania Township trustees. Resurfacing projects that will have about 20 percent financed through the Ohio Public Works Commission are Meijer Drive, Port of Sylvania, Meadow Green, Kest Lane, Meadow Rose Drive and Isadore Lane. Projects which will be fully funded by the township are the north end of East Cobblestones Court, Misty Ridge Circle, Pepperidge Circle, Needle Rock Court, Windy Ridge Lane, and portions of Kellie Lane and Settlers Ridge. Curb repairs will be on Joelle Drive, Jamesford Drive and Stoneleigh Drive.

intake three miles out in Maumee Bay, and is pumped nine more miles from a low pressure pumping station along the shore. The water then flows into either the 80 million gallon per day (mgd) west wing or 40 mgd east wing, which is scheduled to soon be expanded to 80 mgd. Through the water treatment process, chemicals are added to bind with pollutants and settle out, and then the water is filtered to further purify it. An 80 million gallon underground water tank stores treated water until it is pumped out to the west for consumer use by massive 2000 hp and 3000 hp high pressure pumps. Like the plant itself, the price tag for these improvements is also very large, with estimates somewhere over $250,000,000. Ohio EPA Director Craig Butler told me he is pleased with the improvements now taking place, but also expressed concerns about Toledo being one of the few major metropolitan areas served by a single water intake and treatment plant without interconnection to other water plants providing backup in an emergency like last August’s algae bloom. I told him Sylvania’s current water contract with Toledo does not even allow “co-mingling” of Toledo water with water treated elsewhere. Although originally justified for water safety, that requirement also serves to reinforce Toledo’s current water monopoly. Similar to the updates taking place inside the water plant, I believe it is now time to update the water contracts and move to regional ownership of the plant. There are almost as many Toledo water users outside of Toledo as there are inside Toledo city limits. And those of us outside of Toledo are paying

a large water price “surcharge” and bearing a large portion of the financial burden for the plant improvements now underway. As Toledo continues to increase the price of their water to cover those plant improvement costs, the price charged to communities like Sylvania may soon exceed the cost of Sylvania building and operating its own water treatment plant. Sylvania already owns an easement to Lake Erie and has a site for a new water plant, and in response to Toledo’s escalating prices, Sylvania is now updating the construction cost estimates for a separate water treatment plant. The best solution for Sylvania and for the region, however, is not to separate from Toledo, but to join together in a new Regional Water Authority to own, pay for and oversee the continuing improvement and operation of the existing water plant. And not to stop there, but also to build a new water treatment plant utilizing Sylvania’s Lake Erie access site and easements. This new separate water intake and treatment plant will provide a safe backup for all residents in the region, never to be left without safe drinking water in an emergency again. The Lucas County Commissioners and the Toledo Metropolitan Council of Governments have initiated a process to begin studying a Regional Water Authority. Sylvania is interested and supports their efforts! Access to fresh water, and lots of it, to attract new industries and new jobs is something unique our northwest Ohio region has to offer while many areas of the country are drying up and cannot. Let’s work together as a region and get the job done!

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After passing through settling basins, the water is filtered through sand filters.

Arrest

Sylvania Township Police have made an arrest in connection with a drug overdose death last summer. Police reported that after the death, someone came forward with the name of a man who allegedly supplied the drugs used in the overdosen death of a 17 year old. “But that can be a long way from enough evidence to make an arrest,” Chief Boehme said. The chief called his detectives “relentless,” in pursuing evidence which led to the arrest of Coreon Snow-Veley, 28. Because the case is pending, Chief Boehme said he couldn’t get into specifics of the investigation. Snow-Veley has been indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter, aggravated trafficking in counterfeit controlled substances and trafficking in heroin. His next court appearance is May 5 for a pretrial hearing before Judge Myron Duhart in Lucas County Common Pleas Court. Chief Boehme said his department is dedicated to educating people about the dangers of drug use and to arresting and seeking serious charges against those who violate drug laws. Speaking of the case in which SnowVeley is charged, the chief noted that users don’t really know what they are taking. They don’t know its potency, they don’t know what other substances have been introduced to the substance. “There’s no question that there is an epidemic of heroin use area-wide. We urge people to be alert and inform authorities if they suspect someone of using or selling the drug.” “This is a very serious problem,” he added.

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OBITUARIES

LuAnne Taylor

LuAnne Taylor, age 79, of Perrysburg, passed away at home on Friday, April 24, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 23, 1935, in Wauseon, Ohio to Ray and Helen (Shaffner) Moyer. LuAnne graduated from the University of Toledo with a Master’s Degree in Education. While there, she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority and served as the President of the Pan-Hellenic Council. LuAnne always enjoyed children and was one of the founders of Step By Step Nursery School. Her teaching career began in North Augusta, S.C., while her husband, Tom, served at Fort Gordon, Ga. LuAnne was a devoted teacher who taught for over 30 years and retired from Maumee Gateway Middle School. She enjoyed golf, bridge, traveling with her family and countless friendships. LuAnne was always thinking of others and was a volunteer for Mobile Meals, which gave her much pleasure. She was known for her thoughtfulness, kind, caring and funloving nature, and positive attitude. Her greatest accomplishments are those that call her a loving wife, mother and grandmother. LuAnne is survived by her husband of 57 years, Tom; son, Todd (Connie); daughter, Lisa; grandson, Charlie and special nephews and niece. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Kevin and sister, Marilyn Connors.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551; Mobile Meals of Toledo, 2200 Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43604 or St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 871 E. Boundary Street, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551. Online condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.

Emil D. Stender

Emil D. Stender, age 93, of Sylvania, passed peacefully away Thursday, April 23, 2015. He was born March 31, 1922, to Emil Gustav and Nora (Harsh) Stender in Cumberland, Md. He honorably served in World War II with the U.S. Army in Europe with the 84th Rail Splitters. On March 8, 1947 he married the love of his life, Margie L. Bruwelheide, in Pittsburgh. In his early years he enjoyed playing drums and big band music. He attended Bowling Green State University and graduated in 1966 with a Bachelors of Education. He spent many years as a teacher at Rogers High School sharing his knowledge of civics and geography with the students. As an educator, Emil loved to learn and enjoyed sharing his love of God with children as a Sunday school teacher. He took great joy in caring for his family, especially his mother-inlaw and her sister. He enjoyed spending time outdoors with his grandchildren, always loved a good wood-working project and had an

artistic flair. He was a member of the Toledo Gem/Rockhound Club and the Great Lakes Historical Society. Emil’s greatest love was for his family and he leaves behind his loving wife, Margie; sons Mark (Barbara) and Lon (Shelley); grandchildren Eric Emil, Paige Nicole, Adam Lord, Katie Lord and Megan Stender; great-grandchild Benjamin Don and his brother Edwin. He is predeceased by his grandson Derek, his brother Charles and his parents. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider Christ the King Lutheran Church in Lambertville, Mich., or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Ann Brymer

Born Elizabeth Ann Shook on January 15, 1925, she went by “Ann” her adult life. Ann was a lifelong resident of Toledo, and passed away on April 21, 2015, under the wonderful and compassionate care of Northwest Ohio Hospice. Her parents were Myrtle (Keys) and Otto Shook of Toledo, and she had 5 siblings – Victor, Wayne, Otto, Dorothy (Tattersall), and Alma Jean - all deceased. Ann was married to Andrew E. Brymer, Jr., on September 14, 1946, and they were happily married for 46 years. Ann retired from Champion as an Executive Secretary, and was an active member of Glenwood Lutheran Church from birth through her entire life. She loved sports and enjoyed watching them, especially when her children and grandchildren were playing. She also loved golfing and bowling, and was a member of several leagues in both these sports. Ann has four surviving children: Bob (Becky), Jane, Pat (Jim), and Bill (Sandi). She also has ten grandchildren: Rhett (Amanda), Ryan, Renee (Ryan), Brent (Melissa), Shannon, Nicole (Brian), Reed (Samantha), Ross, Kristen, and Corey. She has seven greatgrandchildren: Tess, Reese, Parker, Andrew, Hunter, and Eva. Ann also wanted to recognize all her extended family and many dear friends for their love and support for many years. She dearly loved her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, and they truly loved her. She was a caring and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed in our lives.

Scott Ryan David Pelow

Scott Ryan David Pelow, age 31, of Holland, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2015. He was born in Sylvania on August 12, 1983, to Dave and Connie Pelow. Scott enjoyed music,

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bike riding, playing frisbee golf, and was an avid Gamer. Scott also loved Magic the Gathering and met many of his closest friends by competing in tournaments all over the city. He loved his family and friends deeply and always had a big smile on his face. Scott served in the U.S. Navy during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Later, he studied Information Technology at ITT Tech. He most recently worked at Chipotle and GameStop in Toledo. Scott is survived by his parents David Pelow and Connie and Jeff Pelow, his siblings Stephanie, Rob, and Danielle (Kevin), and his nieces Selena, Thalia, Emaya, Jaslynn, Alexis and Zoe. He was preceded in death by greatgrandparents Verona and Richard Price, grandfather Stephan Hoffman, grandparents Donald and Marilyn Pelow, and brothers-inlaw Jason King and Gary Clark. The family suggests tributes in the form of contributions to the Scott Ryan David Pelow Memorial Fund at 5/3 Bank. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com, where friends and family may view the tribute video.

John C. Coburn

John C. Coburn died in his home on April 23, 2015, in Maumee, Ohio, after a series of health complications. He was 68 years old. John is survived by his children, David (Laura), Ellen, and Kristin Coburn; grandchildren, Abigail and Nathaniel Coburn, and Porter Burkhart; siblings James (Linda) Coburn, Elizabeth Wells, and Thomas Coburn; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Bruce and Elizabeth Coburn; sister-in-law Martha Coburn; and dear friend Jan Cassem. John was born on September 30, 1946, and lived most of his life in Maumee. He worked for many years at Haas Door Company, and as a multi-trade handyman. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, sport shooting, reading, napping, and the companionship of a good dog. He was a character and will be missed.

John M. Larimer

John M. Larimer, 62, of Lambertville, MI, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. He was born June 24, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, to James and Virginia (Vail)

Larimer. In Elementary school, he named the crane “Big Lucas” in a downtown Toledo contest. John was employed as a new parts tester for Chrysler Jeep for over 30 years. He married his sweetheart Linda L. Neiswender in 1974 and together they raised two children. John was a long-time member of the UAW. He loved boats and enjoyed skiing barefoot as a child at Devils Lake and felt he was a master at the Commodore 64 when it came out. John’s other interests included car racing and going to Milan Speedway, racing his Nova, putting together model cars, going camping at Big Sandy and Sunnies Camp Grounds, but what brought him real joy in later years was being a devoted grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda Larimer; children, Shawn (Ralph Hard) Burmeister and John (Jennifer) Larimer; grandchildren, Noah, Makenna and Sidney; sisters, Sharon, Judy and Donna; brother, Dick. John was preceded in death by his parents and 3 siblings. Those wishing to give a memorial in John name are asked to consider The Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

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Spring has returned. The earth is like a child that knows poems. ~Rainer Maria Rilke As new life sheds its old roots, and the sweet wonder of nature follows its own orderly course, so too do humans follow their own path through the constant cycle of change. As Springtime in the heavens marks a time of renewal, we are awakened to fresh ideas and new aspirations. Astrologically, the month ahead can be inspiring and productive, as transiting Jupiter and Leo favorably transit the planetary influences in the cosmos. However, the influence of transiting Mars, Venus and the Sun at odds with transiting Saturn may create tension in areas of work and/or financial matters. On the flip side, transiting Pluto, now favorable to transiting Venus and Mars, adds an element of strength to relationships, as the need to make sense of past and present situations becomes clearer. Much of this depends on our own outlook, the end result always within our own hands. Positive decisions, personal, career related as well as investments, are made only through a sound mind. Sun in Taurus - time to beautify With the Sun now in earthy Taurus from April 19 to May 20, it’s time to stop and smell the roses. Get in gear for nature, surround yourself with comforts, and create better habits and routines for yourself. With the Sun in Taurus, influence is placed on personal possessions. This is a good time to take stock of personal resources while paying very close attention to where your money is being spent. Also, it is a good time to establish better health habits. When planets go through their little dance across the zodiac, there are options. Conflict may occur, though creativity may surface, as well as compromise and the ability to observe situations from a different perspective. The trick is to see all the alternatives. Venus in Cancer - time to cuddle Venus, the planet of love, is all about commitment, security and comfort. Intuition plays a key role while Venus transits the sign of Cancer. Since ruled by the Moon, emotions become reality. In addition, as the other players in the game, specifically Pluto and Uranus at odds with transiting Venus, we may find ourselves feeling less predictable and full of surprises. In addition, for those born under the sign of Aries, Capricorn, Libra and Cancer, this may be a period of discord, whether financial or personal. During this period it’s important to be aware of emotions, taking special care when approaching any given situation. Full moon in Scorpio A full moon in Scorpio triggers the compulsion to become either more conservative with your money or more frivolous. Either way, be careful to not overdo. Scorpio, ruled by Pluto, is about stripping away artifice, what’s false and corrupted. It’s all about unearthing what needs to be addressed whether emotional or physical. Pluto shines light in the darkness, even where we’re afraid to look. There could be a catharsis as pent up emotions are released, secrets are revealed or discord is finally exposed.

Saturn in retrograde until Aug. 2 - reexamining our authenticity Saturn, the planet of structure, now in retrograde in the fun-loving, social sign of Sagittarius, could lead to resolution in workrelated issues. For many of us, this may be a prickly time in regards to how we relate to one another. Bear in mind that during this cycle, it is important to stay focused on priorities. In addition, this could be a most interesting cycle with regards to domestic and foreign affairs. We may also begin to see a shift in the stock market, as it may be a bit unpredictable. Saturn’s journey out of Scorpio and into Sagittarius builds from the past. It gives us shape, form, and structure in a less uniform way, allowing us to learn and breathe. Now in retrograde, Saturn’s transit will exert pressure where it deems it is necessary. It can inhibit, add burden, or stop us in our tracks. Saturn calls upon us to take a more realistic look, to make a better judgment call on priorities, and to get to work employing a more sober approach to the task at hand. Saturn in Sagittarius holds us accountable to our past and our future. It calls upon us to get more ambitious, to take better, more deliberate aim, and to accomplish something of true and lasting significance for those born under Sagittarius, Capricorn, Gemini, Pisces and Virgo. Mercury in Gemini turning retrograde - time to rethink Retrograde planets display an erratic motion, which is linked to delays, recurrences, returns to previous conditions, reversals of events, and unexpected events occurring suddenly or becoming more dramatic and intense. A Mercury retrograde period is a difficult time to begin new projects linked to communication, networking, information-flow and travel. Extra caution is needed to ensure that messages are clearly understood and delivered; this often involves slowing things down and ensuring that compromises are not made for the sake of speed. When Mercury is retrograde, we tend to notice more issues in the areas of communication, in the way we interact with others and in our surroundings and neighborhood. It may also show up in our travel, the way we get around and in our interaction with our siblings Mercury retrograde reminds us that efficiency is built upon stability, so think of it as a maintenance period, ideal for revisiting old problems that call for action but lay ignored. If communication problems exist, Mercury retrograde will bring them back to your attention. By taking time out to resolve them now you will be better equipped to make smooth progress in the future. New moon in Gemini - refine our own perceptions The New Moon in Gemini May 17 brings us the gift of refining our perceptions. With Neptune, the planet of illusions, being a key player, we are reminded to see people and situations as they are and cut through the mirage of illusions. There is definite delusion in the air, so keen in to what is actually true. Remember actions speak louder than words, so go by actions and not by talk. Also, it is time to plant our seeds in support of communication, information, writing, travel, and learning. Gemini is the sign of curiosity and duality. A New Moon

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | FIRST MAY 2015 | 17B will set the tone for the next two weeks and this one will have a strong theme of movement/activity to it. Those born under Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces and Virgo are affected heavily. Jupiter turns direct in the fun, social sign of Leo Jupiter, the planet of luck, is now direct, since April 8, through August 11. Jupiter, like every planet, flows in and out of direct and retrograde motion. While certain planets (Mercury, Venus or Mars) tend to disrupt our vibe here on Earth with great fanfare when out of phase, Jupiter has a more subtle effect. Still, it can be just as potent. A Jupiter retrograde hinders, while a Jupiter direct brings the spirit of adventure, a readiness for growth and expansion, and the sensation of endless possibilities and wide-open horizons. During a Jupiter transit you feel open to new directions and you want to grow. This transit fills you with self-confidence—you feel and believe in your own competency. This self-confidence rolls right off you and inspires those around you. Leadership and “star power” come to you more easily during a Jupiter transit, and so does luck. Those most affected will be Sagittarius, Leo, Aquarius, Scorpio and Taurus. Aries (March 20-April 19) Saturn, the planet of structure, now in retrograde of your money house, along with the Full Moon on May 3, cautions you with regard to impulse spending of any kind. As always ,read between the lines, stay focused and stay on task. Also, Jupiter now direct in sync with your own sign brings highlights to your area of love, new or existing. A good time to play, not to stray. Taurus (April 20-May 20) With the Sun transiting your own sign as well as Saturn retrograding, along with the Full Moon in opposition in your area of partners, you may feel as though you’re caught between doing what you should do versus doing what you would like to do. The tug pull of this transit can be very intense, as you find yourself at times spinning out of control. Better to sit tight than be reactive. Also, Jupiter at odds with your sign could trigger issues in the work place. Better play it safe and keep a low profile. Gemini (May 21-June 20) Love can be simple yet challenging all at the same time, specifically speaking while Mercury is in retrograde from May 19 through June 11. Therefore, it is up to you to maintain a sense of calm and clarity with regard to relationships. Moreover, as the Sun transits the most private sector of your chart and your subconscious mind is alerted, you may find yourself bringing closure to the past. Also, Saturn retrograding your house of health cautions you with regard to taking more on that you can handle. Be aware of your limitations exclamation. Cancer (June 21-July 21) With so much positive activity taking place with Saturn and the transiting sun, you find yourself feeling more confident with regard to friends and coworkers. Specifically speaking, as your friends circulate around you, you may find yourself craving their emotional strength and support. On the flip side, love connections from the heart may be frustrating, as you seek to create an even balance. In addition, this is a period for you to work through some work issues that have plagued you for a while. Leo (July 22-Aug. 22) With so many influences, specifically the Sun and Saturn, causing a tug-of war between work and home, you may find yourself caught between a rock and a hard place. Job matters may be pressing, while your need to please all on the home front can be overwhelming. This is a good period to just coast and let yourself process while creating a middle ground. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A great month where most of the planets are very much in your favor. However, Mercury

retrograde from May 19 through June 11 may have you rethinking work and home projects. In addition to this, now that Saturn is retrograding your third house of communication, you may be inspired to verbalize your inner thoughts. Also, as your personal relationships undergo a complete transformation, your perception begins a change and you find yourself a little more at ease with what is taking place in front of you. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Astrologically speaking, this may be your month to make things happen as the planets in transit create a nice harmony to your own sign. Money matters become more significant as you find yourself striving to get things in order. Also, with Mercury and the New Moon in sync to your own sign, you find yourself a lot more creative and aware then ever. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) With Saturn now retrograding in your own sign, you may find yourself pondering a bit more than usual. Also, the Sun in opposition to your own sign places emphasis on relationships, new and existing. Although without realizing it, you may be pulled in a few different directions as you strive to do for yourself as well as for others things that may require your immediate attention. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 20) As Saturn occupies your area of thought in a retrograde motion you may find yourself rehashing old and past scenarios. Also, nostalgia may set in, and you may become more caught up with the past. It’s important to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground no matter what. In addition, the sun now transiting in your area of health habits indicates the time for you to settle in. In terms of taking care of yourself, focus on your eating habits and maybe carry on an exercise routine. This month is all about you! Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) As Saturn in Scorpio and the sun in Taurus are trine your natal Sun, you find yourself more at ease with situations taking place around you. More importantly, focus is placed on career, work-related matters and your financial concerns. This is an excellent time for you to shift into first gear and take care of matters that have been left on the back burner. Also, personal relationships look promising as you strive to maintain a sense of normalcy. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 17) With so much activity taking place at odds with your own Sun sign, you may find yourself feeling a bit overwhelmed. Both work and home seem to be pulling you in a zillion different directions. It’s up to you to maintain clarity and be proactive. In addition to this, the positive influence of the New Moon in Gemini along with Jupiter in Leo opposite your own sign may find you feeling challenged yet fired up and ready to take on anything that comes your way. Pisces (Feb. 18-March 19) As your creative juices are constantly brewing, this is your month to find your true North. In addition to this, Saturn and the transiting Sun in favor to your own sign may inspire you to step out of your box and explore whether in a creative endeavor, or becoming more spiritual. Either way this can be a very productive and well-meaning cycle for you. Personal relationships are very positive as you strive to maintain your own individuality while providing the necessary components to maintaining healthy relationships. 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 by e-mail at JanetAmid@aol.com. Check out her web site at www.JanetAmid.com

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Gorgeous Grove Bel 7559 Club, Sylvania OH. $192,000 $7,900 price reduction!! Wonderful 4 bdrm 2.5 bath home in Sylvania! Eat-in kitchen accented by ceramic tile flooring & granitecountertops. Fr features brick fireplace , new carpet & sliding patio door with ing glass blinds. Easy entertaining with openness from dining room to kitchen & family room. Basement updates new epoxy floor & wash tub! Walking distance to golf course. Call for your private showing. 419.277.1676

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A convenient in-town value with a country feel! Half acre yard with line of trees in the back. Huge master bedroom addition. Remodeled full bath with tile floors and updated fixtures. Updated kitchen with tile backsplash. Dining room opens to sunroom. Cozy family room with woodburning stove. Save on expenses with all appliances included. Walk-up attic area for storage or future living space. Freshly painted and updated flooring including dark hardwoods in living room. Many updated windows, furnace and A/C less than 10 years old.

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SELLERS White, L. Palisades Development Co. LLC Kashen, M. & R. Blankenship, M. Houck, S. & S. Cobb, J. Smith, R. & A. Stephens, J. Etal Bandfiled, G. & C. Glaze, V. Szyperski, M. & C. Midland Agency of NWO Warchol, T. & A. Shaffer, L. & P. Lauman, D. & V. Pacynski, M. & M. McGowan Northwoods LTD Palisades Development Co. LLC Cumberland Construction Doncoes, K. Buenger, D. Holubetz, K. Demarco, M. & J. Bank of New York Mellon Gulfstream Development LTD. Straube, V. Etal Midland Agency of NWO Hurt, R. & R. Midland Agency of NWO Viers, K. Huntington National Bank Pyle, A. Delancey, D. Soloski, T. & M. Clear, J. & S. U.S. Bank Trust Davis, R. Miller, D. Dumas, J. Cole, M. & S. Judge, M. Fifth Third Bank Eidi, R. Wannemacher, P. & S. Wisniewski, K. Laumann, R. & A. Hallmark Homes LTD. Walids, Sylvania Twp. LLC. Midland Agency of NWO Fifth Third Bank Schultz, L. & P. Trustees Jaffe, P. Krupp, B.

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Fifth Third Bank Jaara, Z. & S. Graves, A. & D. Bennett, R. Burch, R. Mulligan, T. & L. Murnen, K. Altorok, N. & N. Clark, P. Schlee, M. & S. Bair, L. & N. Houck, R. & S. Greco, D. Okdie, S. Trustee Sanford, W. & S. Equity Trust Company Brymer, G. & V. Steinmiller, C. Etal Reilly, J. & E. Karunarathne, W. & W. Starkey, A. Licata, A. Brushett, S. & A. D & Z Partnership LLC. Weiser, J. & E. Sheffield, P & K. Mastraieni, A. & A. Lucio, J. & T. Bohn, A. Green Dragon LLC. Gilley, J. Mapes, L. Szyperski, M. & C. Long, V. & C. Dutridge, W. & C. Beddoes, G. Miller, A. McCoppin, G. Brakrist LTD. Malik, Y. & S. Swiatecki, J. Trustee JEC & MJG DJS X Investments LLC Mahoney, J. Etal Hudak, T. & A. Minges, B. Wannemacher, P. & S. Advanced Radiation Medicine Galambos, L. & K. JEC & MJG Lavalley, D. Trustee Wilusz, C. Levin, E.

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15th Annual Luminations Raises Funds for Scholarships

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Honorary chairs Harvey and Connie Tolson supported the event as well as the mission of higher education at Lourdes University.

ProMedica Flower Hospital president Neeraj Kanwal and wife, Susan, enjoyed the entertainment, food and fun at the event held on April 25.

Lourdes University President Dr. David Livingston and his wife Joan Livingston talked with Remy Fleurima, the student speaker at ‘Luminations.’

Elaine Lavalley Lewandowski and Suzanne Gerber were among the over 500 guests at the event held at the Franciscan Theater and Conference Center.

L-R: Carol Frendt, PJ Schafer and Ann Gallaway sparkled at ‘Luminations’ where Lourdes alumna Chrys Peterson served as emcee.

Brian Hazel Bahrs and ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary President Barbara Baumgartner visited with guests at ‘Luminations.’

Valerie and Peter Garforth enjoyed the delicious grazing stations and listening to the Maxx Band that ‘jazzed’ up the evening.

Beth and Dan Carr attended ‘Luminations’ at Lourdes University. The event helped raise funds for scholarships.–by Mary Helen Darah