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Olander Trout Derby Grant Zelaski patiently waits for a fish to bite at the annual Kids’ Trout Derby at Olander Park on April 26.

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Car Show, Artist Hall of Fame, Art Stroll Planned The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Sylvania Car Show on May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Sylvania. Car registration begins at 8 a.m.

Main Street will be closed from Monroe to Erie streets beginning at 7 a.m. Drivers of cars in the show are requested to come up Summit Street to Maplewood Avenue where they will be instructed to display their autos.

There is no charge for the car show, but donations are encouraged and will benefit SCAT,

Sylvania Community Action Team. It is anticipated that there will be over 250 vehicles on display. Awards for the 10 best show cars and three awards for people’s choice will be given out at 2 p.m.

Guests enjoy food, fun, shopping in downtown shops, children’s activities, and entertainment from Mitch Kahl. Children can enjoy the Bouncy House and other kid’s activities. In addition, the St. Joseph Parish Festirama, just a block away on Main Street, will also be held beginning at noon that same day.

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Easter at Mayberry Regan and Carlie Clay took time to pose with the Easter Bunny during the festivities at Mayberry.

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Memorial Day L-R: Kate Lavalette, Adrian Kynard, Adeline Croy and Sydney Douglas of Highland’s Brownie Troop 11262 attended the Memorial Day Parade in 2013.

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Congratulations 2A Community News 2-8A Sylvania Scene 9-12A Business News 13-15A Downtown News 1-4B Lourdes News 1,5C School News 2-3C Sports News 7C Summer in Sylvania 8-9C Community Affairs

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L-R: GerryAnn Stolzenburg, regional director of operations, HCR ManorCare, Griffin Julius, assistant vice president, corporate development, HCR ManorCare, Lee Hammerling, M.D., president, ProMedica Physicians & Continuum Services, chief medical officer, ProMedica, Alan Sattler, president, acute care division, ProMedica, Mary Westphal, Sylvania City Council president, Craig Stough, Sylvania mayor, Steve Cavanaugh, chief operating officer, HCR ManorCare, Randy Oostra, D.M., president and chief executive officer, ProMedica, Steve Staelin, chairman of the ProMedica board of trustees, Randy Schimmoeller, senior vice president of operations, ProMedica Continuum Services, David Parker, vice president and general manager, HCR ManorCare participated in the groundbreaking.

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CR ManorCare, ProMedica and Sylvania community leaders celebrated the groundbreaking for Heartland at ProMedica on the Flower Hospital campus. This 65,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility will boast a 3,000 square foot physical therapy gym and an occupational therapy gym with a training kitchen and Internet café. Located on the ProMedica Flower campus, and replacing ProMedica Lake Park, Heartland will employ more than 100 people, including skilled professionals in rehabilitation, nursing and social work. Heartland at ProMedica will feature 24-hour skilled nursing care and medically complex and intensive rehabilitation services for short-term patients

transitioning between hospital and home.

The expected opening date for the new unit is summer, 2015.

Heartland at ProMedica is a collaborative agreement between ProMedica and HCR ManorCare. According to GerryAnn Stolzenburg, regional director of operations for HCR ManorCare, “Heartland at ProMedica on the Flower Hospital Campus will not only provide complex clinical and therapy services for the patients we serve but will change the way we deliver health care in the future. Working with ProMedica, we will be delivering innovative care that will smoothly transition patients from the acute hospital setting to the post-acute skilled PROMEDICA FLOWER TO 8A

The event is presented in cooperation with K-100 5/3 Bank, Dave White Chevrolet, The Blade and Sylvania Advantage and is sponsored by the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, 5/3 Bank and Dave White Chevrolet, The Blade and K-100.

Local Artist to be Inducted into Hall of Fame The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sylvania Community Arts Commission will honor noted mosaic artist Sr. Jane Mary, OSF, who will be inducted into the Distinguished Artist Hall of Fame on May 30 at the Sylvania Historical Village Train Barn. The honoree’s work is represented in the new banners on the streets of downtown Sylvania.

The event will feature gourmet grazing from Sylvania restaurants and wines will be provided by Heidelberg Distributing.

Restaurants that will be on site are The Pinnacle/CPW Events, Mancy’s Italian, Ciao Restaurant, Treo Restaurant, City BBQ, Chandler’s Café and Eston’s Gourmet Creations.

Tickets are available for $40 each or two for $75 by calling 419/882-2135 or emailing pnowak@sylvaniachamber.org.

The chamber and the arts commission established the Distinguished Artist Hall of Fame in cooperation with the city of Sylvania and Sylvania Township in 2013. Distinguished artists Marie Bollinger Vogt, founder of Toledo Ballet, and posthumously Edith Franklin noted artisan and potter, as well as centennial artist Walter Chapman are previous honorees.

Maple and Main Art and Wine Stroll The Maple and Main Art and Wine Stroll will take place May 31 and June 1 featuring a juried art show, entertainment, local restaurants and fine wines. Hours for the Art and Wine Stroll are Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Safety Township Planned for June

Safety Township for children in the Sylvania school system entering kindergarten in the fall will be held at Central Trail Elementary School from June 16 to 20. Two sessions are available from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Registration forms are available on the Sylvania Township website or can be picked up at the Sylvania Township Police Department at 4420 King Rd. There is a $30 fee.

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Miss Teen Midwest Galaxy Regional Winner

Sylvania resident Nikita Naveen recently won the regional pageant title of Miss Teen Midwest at the Midwest Galaxy pageant on April 12 held at the Grand Plaza hotel in downtown Toledo. She scored first in all five categories: personal interview, photogenic headshot, evening stage wear, fashion wear and swimsuit. She will be competing in the Miss Galaxy international competition in Orlando, Fla. in August, where she will represent the Midwest region. Naveen is a sophomore at Notre Dame Academy where she is a Diplomat, tutor, core team member, and a rower on the crew team.

SoNow Award

Maggie Thurber Stone Oak Network of Women’s (SoNow’s) founder Jenn Wenzke presented former WTOLNews 11 anchor Chrys Peterson with SoNow's first Community Service Award on April 30 for her 20 years of service to the Toledo region. ‘We wanted to honor Chrys to show our appreciation for her dedication and generosity,’ Wenzke said.

SoNow is a network of professional and executive women, and holds a monthly evening meeting at Stone Oak Country Club and a monthly lunch meeting at the Carranor Club in Perrysburg.

Spirit of Mobile Meals Awarded Maggie Thurber and her husband, Sam, are the recipients of the Spirit of Mobile Meals’ Award for their dedicated service to the organization.

Maggie Thurber joined the board of directors and the Wine Gala committee in 1998 and she was the Wine Gala Co-Chair in 1999 and 2000.

The Thurbers worked on the live auction portion of the event for 20 years. They have been active supporters of Mobile Meals for many years.

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‘Tracking Our Past’ Display Gets a Helping Hand

Maggie Neenan and her grandmother, Yvonne Normand, volunteered at the Sylvania Heritage Museum recently to help organize and display the new exhibit, ‘Tracking Our Past,’ the history of the railroads of Sylvania. Neenan, an Evergreen seventh-grade student, earned community service hours for the National Junior Honor Society.

Second Annual Tree City Film Festival Held

Tree City Film Festival committee members Rosie and Joshua Lightle (chairman), Jennifer Archer, Sylvania Area Community Arts Commission executive director, Dani Fuller, Jamie Squibb and Laura Jakes were on hand for the viewing of the 17 50-hour film entries in the 2014 film festival Saturday, April 27. Committee members not pictured are Nate Schank, Amy Buckey and Jeremy Baumhower. Entrants were instructed to incorporate the name ‘Patrick Lathrop,’ a National Geographic magazine, the words ‘if a tree falls’ and the Main and Maplewood street sign into the film, which could be up to 13 minutes long. The festival began on Thursday evening with the screening of the ‘shorties,’ by students in grades K-8. On Friday, all of the 2013 Oscar-nominated short films were viewed.

Lincolnshire School Reunion Planned

Standing L-R: Sylvanians Nancy Hattner, Dody Coyle, seated l-r: Eva Hattner Hulisz of Lambertville, Mich. and Sheila Manoff of Sylvania, met recently to plan the All Alumni Lincolnshire Elementary Reunion to be held July 19 at Central Park West from 7 p.m. to midnight. The cost is $55 and includes appetizers, dinner, cash bar and DJ. Out-of-town guests may enjoy a special event rate at the Wingate Hotel in Sylvania. Email sheilz@bex.net for more information or to RSVP.

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA •Ongoing Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by educational speakers from noon until 1 p.m. The group offers a network of community resources for those born between 1946 and 1964. For information, call 419/865-8503 or visit boomersrn.com.

Pet Loss Support Group Meeting SylvaniaVet hosts a Pet Loss Support Group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave. at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month.

For details or more information call 419/885-4421.

TOPS Meets on Tuesdays The Ohio Chapter 1961 of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) holds its regular meeting Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6517 Brint Road.

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method to lose weight and keep it off are welcome. International yearly dues are $28 and local monthly dues are $5.

Community Prayer Nights St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 7800 Erie St. in Sylvania, is open for community prayer the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month (excluding holidays) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call 419/885-1551 for more information.

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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 at 6 p.m.; doors are locked at 6:30 p.m.

Divorce Support Group The non-denominational Divorce Support Group meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:45 to 9 p.m. through April 23 at St. Joseph Parish, Main Street at Ravine Drive. Call 419/885-5791 or 419/913-9766 for information.

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 Carolyn Martin at 734/847-6366.

Nursing Mothers’ Group The nursing mothers’ group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Harris McIntosh Tower, first floor conference room C, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, 2121 Hughes. For information, call 419/291-5667.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) FA meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., room 206. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) offers help and hope. Contact Joyce at 419/699-1007, email jtreat@bex.net or visit foodaddicts.org.

Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sylvania United Church of Christ chapel, 7240 Erie St. For information, call 419/8820048.

Mother’s Center of Greater Toledo Moms: join the friendship, food and fun of being with other mothers. This group, established in 1984, welcomes all

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mothers and their families. Make new friends, share experiences and advice.

Childcare is provided. The meeting takes place at McCord Road Christian Church located at 4765 McCord Rd. The group is not affiliated with the church or any other church or religion.

Visit motherscenter.net or Facebook.com/mothersCtrToledo for more information.

Knit/Crochet Sessions Advent Lutheran Church, corner of Sylvania and McCord Road, is having knit/crochet sessions. If you know how to do either, want to learn either one, or have forgotten your skills, stop by on Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon. For more information or if you plan to attend, call Carol at 419/882-3907.

Tai Chi Taoist Tai Chi Society classes consist of slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation, and strength. Beginner classes started on May 2 and meet every Tuesday and Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Inspire Dance Company, 6755 E. Central Ave. For further information, call 419/5370131.

• May 8, Noon

The CPW Brown Bag Lecture Series will feature Sincera, Supportive Care and Symptom Relief Service by Nurse Navigator Gin Borrusch, R.N., CHPN. In recognition of the need for a home-based pain and symptom management service for people not on a hospice program, Hospice of Northwest Ohio has formed a palliative care consultation service that is provided in the home. The program is held at CPW Health Center, 3130 Central Park West Dr. Lunch and beverages will be provided. To register, call 419/841-9622 or email info@cpwhc.com.

YES FM Spring Benefit Banquet Former Sylvania resident Jim Lange and comedian Will McDaniel will be the featured speakers at the banquet to be held at the Genesis Village Banquet Hall, 2429 South Reynolds Rd. Tickets are $25 per person; table reservations for eight are available for $200. For reservations or more information, visit www.yeshome.com, or call the YES FM offices, 419/389-0893.

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• May 9-May 11

Toledo Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale. Find the perfect gift for Mother’s Day or find a new addition to your garden at the event that is free and open to the public. There will be over 5,000 plants for sale as well as herbs from the Maumee Valley Herb Society.

Toledo GROWS! will also be offering heirloom vegetable seedlings for purchase. Hours are May 9 and May 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information visit toledogarden.org.

• May 10

Pet First Aid and Pet-Sitting Class An informative class to teach children ages 11-15 pet-sitting skills services will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Toledo Area Humane Society, 1920 Indian Wood Circle in Maumee.

Participants will receive a certificate of completion. The cost is $20 per child.

Call 419/891-0705 or visit toledoareahumanesociety.org.

Registration is available online.

Astronomy Day 2014 There will be solar viewing at UT Planetarium from 12:30-5 p.m. and an evening viewing by the Toledo Astronomical Association at Sylvan Prairie from 8:30-11:30 p.m. The Toledo Astronomical Association in cooperation with the Astronomical League of the United States, University of Toledo Ritter Planetarium, and the Olander Park System will hold an observance of Astronomy Day 2014.

People who have never looked through a telescope will have an opportunity to see first-hand what has so many amateur and professional astronomers excited.

NAMIWalks NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Greater Toledo will be holding its NAMIWalks on the campus of UTMC, 3000 Arlington Ave. Participants will walk 1.5 miles beginning at 10 a.m. to benefit the lives of people coping with mental illness and their families and to improve the quality of the national mental health system.

Those interested in participating may call 419/243-1119 or visit namitoledo.org for information.

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA • May 11

Mother’s Day at the Imagination Station Celebrate your mom at the Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, from noon-5 p.m. Moms get in FREE with paid child admission. There will be plenty of fun including creating duct tape purses, flowers, and wallets in the Science Studio. Call 419/244-2674 or visit imaginationstationtoledo.org.

• May 16, 6 p.m.

The Little Flower Catholic Church Men’s Club is sponsoring a Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament at the church’s O’Grady Community Center, 5522 Dorr St. at Olimphia Rd. Play starts at 7 p.m. Initial buy in is $25 for $1,500 in chips, with rebuys up to 9 p.m. Free food and drink to participants. Prize money based on number of players. Must be 18 or over to register. Call 419/536-5612 for more information and pre-registration.

• May 17

Downtown Sylvania Car Show Calling all car lovers! Downtown Sylvania will be the place to be as over 200 car owners participate in the car show held on Monroe St. to Erie St. in the downtown Sylvania business section from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stores in the downtown area will be open for shopping. Awards will be giving to the top 10 cars. Three people’s choice awards will also be handed out.

Children’s activities and entertainment by Mitch Kahl will be part of the fun. Visit sylvaniachamber.org for more information.

Beat the Wheat Gluten-Free Race and Food Fair Sylvania’s only gluten-free 5K race and food fair is being held at Fossil Park, 5705 N. Centennial Rd. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. Gluten-free food vendors and information to support a gluten-free lifestyle will also be part of the event. All proceeds will benefit the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center. Email beatthewheatrace@gmail.com or visit beatthewheatrace.com for more information or to register.

Dart Frog Dash 5K Walk/Run & 1K Kids Fun Run. The Toledo Zoo presents its family-friendly 5K Walk/Run and 1K Kids Run. The measured course will wind through the grounds of the Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, and surrounding neighborhoods. Entertainment and prizes will also be part of this fun event. Make sure to register early at toledozoo.org to get a Dart

Frog Dash T-shirt. Registration is $21 before May 11; $24 after. Start time is 8:30 a.m. Call 419/385-4040 for more information

• May 20, 6:30 p.m.

NOMO-Northwest Ohio MINI Owners, a car club for MINI Cooper owners has planned its next meeting at Charlie’s on Route 25 in Perrysburg. The organization will participate in the Old West End Festival Parade in Early June

• May 21, 7 p.m.

The Sylvania Area Historical Society continues its series of lectures on Women in History. The May speaker is AAUW member Judy Myerholtz, who will portray Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA. This fun and informative talk will take place at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Other women portrayed later this year will be Eleanor Roosevelt, Annie Oakley, and Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. This program is open to the public.

The Dyslexia Advocate Group Decoding Dyslexia will host an informational meeting for parents of children with dyslexia at the Sylvania Branch Library from 6 to 7 p.m. This informal meeting is a great opportunity to meet others, share experiences, and gain insight into advocating for your child with dyslexia. Call 419/708-6224 for additional information.

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MDA Toledo Summer Kickoff Fundraiser Make a red carpet entrance at the Toledo Country Club as you attend the Third Annual MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Toledo Summer Kickoff event.

Hors d’oeuvres and champagne will be on hand to greet you upon your arrival. A jazz band, dancing, freshly rolled cigars, and intuitive readings by Janet Amid will be part of the evening that also will include auction items. The event begins at 7 p.m. The cost is $55. Call 734/4167076 or visit mdatoledo.org for tickets.

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• June 3, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Cancer Survivor Celebration will be held at ProMedica Flower Hospital Hickman Cancer Center. Current and former cancer patients and their families are invited to gather with doctors, nurses and other patients and families in celebration of survivorship. The theme this year is Celebrate Life. R.S.V.P. by May 19 by calling 877/291-1441.

Your go-to event... Dancing with the Military Stars Kate Maskey is one of the celebrities who is Dancing with the Military Stars on May 10 at the Grand Aire Terminal at Toledo Express, 11777 Airport Service Rd. in Swanton. The event that brings together veterans, military personal and the community, will be ‘going country’ this year. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the Country Meets City Buffet ($75). The cost is $25/$30 at the door to enjoy the entertainment-only portion of the evening that begins at 7 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m.

Reservations can be made by calling 419/8912111 or visiting DancingWithTheMilitaryStars.com. Dancing with the Military Stars is the signature event of The Arms Forces, a nonprofit organization that assists veterans dealing with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress.

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

Community Service Volunteers Plant a Tree

Lunch is served from 11:45-12:15 p.m. Mon-Fri; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.05. Make reservation by noon the day before.

Tuesday Evening Dinner served from 4:30-5:15, $5.50 per person; make reservation by noon the Friday before. Billiards: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly. Computer Lab: open when classes are not in session. Open Gym: open when classes are not in session Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly Woodshop: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3, weekly 5/7

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Party Bridge: Thu 1-3:30, weekly Duplicate Bridge: Thu 1-4, weekly “Swinging on a Star” Senior Dance, $10/reserved tkt Quilt Fan-Attics: Mon 9-11, weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly* Blood Pressure Clinic: 10:30-12:30 Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:30-11:30 Basic Computer: Tue, Wed, Thu, 9-11* AOoA Spring Fling: 10-2:00, Tam O’Shanter Grief Support Workshop: facilitated by Hospice of Northwest Ohio “Medicare & You:” 3rd Tue 5:30-6:30; monthly “Wild for Monarchs:” Tue 5:30-7:00 Hatha Yoga: Tue evenings 6-7:15* Writer’s Group: Wed 1-3, weekly Movie Day: 3rd Wed; 1-3, monthly Knitting & Crocheting: Wed 9-11:00 Fri 2-4:00, weekly Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic: last Thu 911, monthly Podiatrist: by appointment Timed Euchre: Mon & Fri, 12:30-2:30, weekly CLOSED/HOLIDAY

*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.

Sylvania Senior Center • 7140 Sylvania Ave • Sylvania, Ohio 43560

Sylvania Area Family Services Diversion Officer Bob Kolasinksi invited his community policing students from Owens Community College, Antonio Ramos, Eric Duffy, Emily Stone, Dustin Lammon, Latrisha Sneyd, Brittany Rahe, Brad Whitman and Aalea Bebertson to earn community service hours landscaping the grounds at Sylvania Area Family Services. The students cleared the grounds and planted a Spring Snow Crab Apple tree donated by Tom Oberhouse of North Branch Nursery in Pemberville. Batanian Tree Service donated mulch to complete the project.

Entertainers to present ‘Eddie Boggs, A Tribute of Song’ A group of friends wanted to pay Eddie Boggs a tribute and felt the most fitting way was through music. Word quickly spread and soon a program of more than 15 entertainers is coming together. The entertainers, all who either performed with or were mentored by Boggs, will perform a mix of his favorite cover songs and a few special originals. According to his daughter, Sara Barton, the event is meant to be a fun event honoring a special man.

The Franciscan Center at Lourdes University generously donated its facility on Sunday, June 22 at 2 p.m. for the event. In lieu of tickets, donations for one of his preferred charities, The Victory Center, will be collected.

“To use one of Eddie’s favorite sayings, he would be tickled pink if the community were able to enjoy some good music and support a good cause,” Barton added.

Sylvania Super Wash car wash hosts ‘FoodRaiser’ Throughout the month of May, Sylvania Super Wash car wash, 5517 W. Alexis Rd., will hold a FoodRaiser to raise money to benefit

‘Sylvania Area Family Services’ local food pantry.

Sylvania Super Wash will donate $1 of every “Super Wash” (automatic wash selection) and $1.50 of every four-wash-token-package purchased from May 1 through May 31, to the local food pantry. The Sylvania Super Wash is open 24 hours a day. This allows for any “Super Wash” purchases from selection #4 at the automatic wash bay to count towards the FoodRaiser. A Super Wash manager or attendant must be on-duty in order to purchase token packages that will benefit the FoodRaiser.

“Our goal is to collectively raise $60,000 for food pantries in the communities we serve,” said Susan Black-Beth, COO of Super Wash, Inc. “We are proud, and pleased, to be able to help make a positive difference to these food pantries and the families who need an extra hand,” she added. The monies raised for the FoodRaiser stay in, and benefit, the local community. Founded by Bob and Mary Black in 1976, Super Wash is the nation’s largest car wash franchisor/operator with over 300 locations in 21 states.

The Dixie Jazz Company to perform A seven-member musical jazz group, The Dixie Jazz Company, from Poznan, Poland, will arrive in Toledo on May 13. They will present two 90-minute performances on May 14 and 15 at the University of Toledo’s Recital Hall, Center of Performing Arts, at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and are available from the Lourdes University Franciscan Center or by calling 419/824-3999, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Checks are to be made payable to Toledo Poznan Alliance.

Following its performances, the group will travel to Sacramento, Calif. to perform at a week-long Sacramento Jazz Festival.

The Toledo Poznan Alliance was formed in 1991, when members of the Polish community in Toledo created a Sister City relationship with Poznan, Poland, which is a mayor-tomayor agreement to establish the link.

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Gregg Schwartz of American Mobile Fitness was one of 10 personal trainers in the United States to be included in United Print Publishers’ new book, ‘Your Best Body Now.’ The book offers first-hand tips and advice from personal trainers working regularly with clients and answers the real questions that people want to know. Each of the trainers contributed one chapter in the book and Schwartz wrote the chapter entitled, ‘Eating Your Way to a Healthier Body.’

Schwartz was one of 200 personal trainers considered for inclusion in the publication.

Ace Offers Pet Box to Benefit Humane Society Brian Yeager of Sylvania’s Neighborhood Ace Hardware has joined forces with the Toledo Area Humane Society to help provide animal boxes, which contain a leash, pet bowl, rope toy and a bed or litter box to the agency. The boxes, which retail for $15.99, are available for only $3.99.

Yeager and the Ace staff are encouraging customers to buy a box and donate it to the Humane Society. Ace customers can also buy an additional animal box for their own use.

Blue Week celebrates The Oak Openings Hiking, biking, gardening, art and food are among the activities during the May 10-18 Blue Week Oak Openings Region celebration.

The goal of this annual event, sponsored by the Oak Opening’s Green Ribbon Initiative, is exploring the sandy region west of Toledo to gain a greater appreciation of the “green ribbon” of these high quality natural areas.

Kimberly Kaufman, executive director of the Black Swamp Bird Observatory, will be the keynote speaker for the Blue Week Soiree dinner and raffle, Friday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Ward Pavilion at Wildwood Preserve Metropark. Her topic will be “Marketing the Warbler Capital of the World: Spring songbird migration in northwest Ohio.”

The dinner will include local barbecue as well as a silent auction and raffle, with proceeds benefitting the Green Ribbon Initiative. Tickets are $20. To purchase tickets online, visit www.oakopenings.org.

Nature walks during Blue Week will take participants to Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, The Meilke Road Savanna Wildlife Area, The Nature Conservancy’s Kitty Todd Preserve, Sumpter Township Prairie in Michigan and the Irwin Prairie State Nature

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Preserve. A 10-mile Wild Lupine Bicycle Tour and a miniature triathlon (hike, bike and boat) are more adventurous ways to explore the region.

The week will also include an art exhibit at American Gallery in Sylvania and a nature photography exhibit at Main Library in Downtown Toledo.

For the gardener, there is a tour of the University of Michigan’s Matthai Botanical Garden and a workshop at Toledo Botanical Garden about incorporating native plants into private gardens. Wild Ones Oak Openings Chapter will give a presentation about the history of the endangered Karner blue butterfly.

And for fun and networking, there’s a bonfire at Kitty Todd and a square dance at Olander Park.

Visit www.oakopenings.org for all events.

American Gallery Exhibit

In commemoration of the Oak Openings region’s Blue Week celebration (May 11-18), Toni Andrews of The American Gallery, 6600 Sylvania Ave., has scheduled an exhibit, “Ode to Oak Openings,” from May 2 through May 31. An opening reception will be held on May 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. to highlight the paintings, photographs and sculpture of the Oak Openings region on display.

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Sylvania United Church of Christ member David Walker, former chairman of the Grace Community Center of Toledo, congratulates incoming chairman Sandy Hauter.

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Honorary chairmen include Joe Zerbey, The Blade; Paul Devers and Jason Perry, Vin Devers; Kellie and Kevin HolemanSzenderski, Clear Channel Communications; David and Joan Livingston, Lourdes University; Alan and Lisa Sattler, The Flower Hospital; John and Renee Ellis, Meijer; Craig and Barbara Stough, mayor of Sylvania; John and Erica Jennewine, Sylvania Township trustee; Tom McHugh, Heidelberg Distributing; and Douglas and Laura Glover, Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Sponsors include The Blade, Vin Devers Autohaus, Paramount HealthCare, Sylvania Franciscan Village, Meijer, Kingston– Sylvania, Flower Hospital, Lourdes University, PNC Bank, Heidelberg Distributing, Sylvania AdVantage, City Paper, 101.5 The River, city of Sylvania and Sylvania Township.

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ProMedica Mary Ellen Falzone Diabetes Center dedicated

Diane and Jerome Phillips join his brother Lenny Phillips and Cindy Banyas at the dedication and open house.

Singer and songwriter Crystal Bowersox enjoys talking with Tony Falzone at the event.

A dedication ceremony along with an open house was held April 24 for the new ProMedica Mary Ellen Falzone Diabetes Center. Special guest was singer/songwriter Crystal Bowersox.

Located in the new 55,000-square-foot ProMedica Toledo Hospital Medical Office Building I, the Falzone Diabetes Center is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of children and adults with diabetes.

Comprehensive care and education are now available in a single location, providing patients convenient access to a full range or services.

John Brunner, M.D., of the Endocrine & Diabetes Care Center, and medical director for diabetes care at the Falzone Diabetes Center, said treating diabetes takes a team approach.

“Working together, we can counteract the risk

of developing life-altering diabetes complications such as vision loss, heart disease and kidney failure,” he said.

ProMedica established the Falzone Diabetes Center to address the growing diabetes epidemic in northwest Ohio.

The center is named in memory of Mary Ellen Falzone, who died from diabetes complications in 1978 at the age of 14. The Falzone family donated $1 million to support the establishment of the $15.6 million facility. The building is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified, meaning it uses less energy than a similar building. The Lathrop Company served as the construction manager for the project.

For more information about the ProMedica Mary Ellen Falzone Diabetes Center, visit www.promedica.org/falzonediabetescenter.

ProMedica Flower groundbreaking FROM 1A nursing setting.” The collaboration has also formed a quality committee that focuses on reducing re-hospitalization and improving patient care and satisfaction. “We are delighted to partner with ProMedica, a leader in health care in northwest Ohio,” said Stolzenburg.

Heartland is part of the HCR ManorCare family. HCR ManorCare, headquartered in Toledo, is a nationwide leader in providing post-hospital skilled nursing and rehabilita-

tion services. HCR has 45 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in Ohio with six located in northwest Ohio. The northwest Ohio locations operate under the Heartland name. Quality care for patients and residents is provided through a national network of more than 500 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and hospice and home health care agencies.

International Youth Orchestra holds inaugural concert Mary Beth Alberti, Executive Director at Diabetes Youth Services, has offices in the new facility.

Michelle and George Mancy were among the guests at the dedication and open house for the new medical center.

Yang Kun Song presents his newly formed youth orchestra, the Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra, GTIYO, at an inaugural spring concert at the Westgate Chapel at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 18. Tickets are available at the door.

The Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is comprised of youth from northwest Ohio, southeast Michigan, and eastern Indiana. Its newest member is an exchange student from Spain. The orchestra also represents over 20 nationalities, either directly or through immigrant ancestors, for a truly diverse group of young people sharing their talents in music.

Song has taught the orchestra to think not only about how to practice and make beautiful music but also how to use music to promote cultural understanding. GTIYO offers students the chance to collaborate and perform side by side with professional musicians. They look forward to collaborating with Toledo Symphony members, Bowling Green State University faculty, and other local professional musicians in this inaugural year. The orchestra also looks forward to annual international

travel and performance.

Yang Kun Song, a native of Beijing, China, studied at the Beijing Conservatory of Music graduating in 1976. He later became assistant principle cellist of the Beijing Symphony Orchestra. In 1988 Song was sponsored to come to the United States on a recommendation by world renowned cellist Yo-Yo-Ma. He studied at the University of Toledo and graduated cum laude in 1993. Song earned his Master's Degree in Music Performance at Central Arkansas University. He maintains a private studio in Toledo for student instruction for all string instruments. Currently he is a music educator for the Toledo Public Schools.

“It all started when I wanted to teach my daughter traditional Chinese music. Other children in the neighborhood asked if they could play also, and of course I said yes,” said Song. As word spread more youth became involved, he created the Chinese Youth Orchestra, and then in 2008 he founded the Toledo International Youth Orchestra. The evolution continued in 2013 with the creation of his new orchestra, the Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra.

Pet food drive to help feed hungry pets Graber’s Animal Hospital, in partnership with Mobile Meals of Toledo, is helping to feed hungry pets by collecting quality pet food during the month of May. Mobile Meals of Toledo has participated in The Season of Suppers campaign, now in its eighth year, whose goal is to feed pets of homebound seniors and clients who receive meals from the meal program. This national program through Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) calls attention to the importance of pets to the well-being of homebound clients. Helping keep these companion pets well fed, healthy

and part of the family for as long as possible became the motivating factor behind the campaign.

Graber’s Animal Hospital is located at 3311 W Laskey Rd., just west of Secor Road.

The drop-off hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

Graber’s will also accept cash donations to purchase pet food. Checks are to be made payable to Mobile Meals of Toledo.

“We know that many of our clients are compromising their own nutrition by sharing their meals with their pets, often their best friend and companion. The more service Mobile Meals can provide for pets leads to better health and a longer life for both the meal client and their pet,” said Carolyn Fox, Associate Executive Director of Mobile Meals.

For further information on the program or to get involved, call 419/255-7806.

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L-R: Committee members Sarah Siriani, Maurine Dougherty, and Christine Benner assisted with the event that raised over $175,000 to end childhood hunger in the region.

L-R: Sylvanians Connie and Jay Feldstein attended the 19th Taste of the Nation on their 30th wedding anniversary.

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L-R: Maddie Smith, Kendal Smith and Taylor Norris volunteered at the food station during the ‘Touch a Truck’ event.

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The little WHITE HOUSE opens in the Sylvania Historical Village “Customers continue to ask where they can shop for used and repurposed furniture and other household items,” said Jacquie Olender of Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles. “When the little cottage behind my store became available, I realized this would be a perfect space for some of my furniture ‘finds.’ I love repurposing discarded pieces and turning them into some-

thing useful. With that in mind, I decided to expand and open the little WHITE HOUSE,” she offered. “The shop will feature ‘time-worn treasures for the home,’ which includes furniture, accessories and more. Our tag line is ‘chippy, chic, shabby,’ reflecting the repurposed furniture and accessories available,” Olender reported.

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Raechel Kolling is pleased with her new shop in The Shoppes in the Village.

Raechel Kolling is opening her new shop, The Studio in the Village, on May 8 in time for Downtown Delights. She joins the little WHITE HOUSE and Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles in The Shoppes in the Village, a new retail destination.

“This is a great location for me,” Kolling reports. “I had been operating from a much larger store for the past year, which was really

too big. This is just perfect and really showcases the jewelry I make,” she offered. “I also wanted to be in Sylvania but was unable to find the appropriate space when I first opened my store two years ago. I love the small town feel and I love being part of a community. This is very conducive to a small business such as mine,” she added.

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“All of the items in the new shop will be a shade of white or pastel in keeping with the WHITE HOUSE motif,” she said. In addition to the color scheme, Olender said White is a family name, which brings even more meaning to the new store. Furniture and accessories that are not white or pastel will be found in the Heaven’s Gate Soy Candle shop.

“I am all about being green and I love to find old pieces of furniture and put my touch on them,” she said. “I love doing this kind of thing.”

The little WHITE HOUSE will be open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The little WHITE HOUSE and The Studio in the Village join Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles as the three Shoppes in the Village.

Jacquie Olender at the new little WHITE HOUSE.

recycled materials. “I love to incorporate vintage items and repurpose them into earrings, necklaces, broaches, bracelets and more. I travel to garage and estate sales looking for different pieces to use,” she said. “My customers and friends bring me lots of old and broken jewelry that I use as well.”

Kolling said she also works with brides and creates custom wedding jewelry and hairpieces. “I like to use a lot of bling in everything I make, but especially for brides,” she acknowledged. Her jewelry lines extend to prom jewelry, hair flowers and accessories, as well. She also creates customized charm bracelets and has a line of Steampunk jewelry infused with all kinds of watch parts.

In addition, Kolling repairs broken jewelry and will also re-bead items that have been damaged.

Many of her jewelry creations are showcased in frames and drawers hung on one wall

of The Studio. Other pieces are displayed on vintage-clad mannequins scattered throughout The Studio. “I love to see mannequins dressed in soft sheers and lace,” she said. “It really showcases the romantic quality of my pieces.”

Tucked in among the displays of handcrafted jewelry are Kolling’s other creations: mirrors, jewelry boxes, coasters, handbags, suitcases, zipper-made flowers, hand-made embroidered pillows, hand-covered lamp shades and much more.

“I love bling and I love the glamour of old Hollywood, all of which is reflected in the things I make,” she said. “If it is an accessory, I can make it. And, I love to find things and embellish them. I salvage the old and bring it back to life.”

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L-R: State Farm associates Jordan Spaths, Rachel Meadows and Bob Lewis join State Farm agent Mike Buck, his daughters Mikayla and Aubrey, and his wife, Kaycee, to cut the ribbon to officially open the new agency with help from Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough, third from left, Sylvania Chamber of Commerce member Casey Nowicki of the VZN Group, and Sylvania Economic Development Director Bill Sanford.

New State Farm agent Mike Buck has opened his office in 1,800 square feet of space at 6455 Monroe St. John Healey of The Danberry Commercial Realty Company negotiated the lease with Bill Sanford, Economic Development Director for the city of Sylvania.

Buck, who succeeds the recently retired State Farm agent Rod Monasmith, noticed the availability of the Monroe Street space. “This location offers the amount of space I need to accommodate my team of agents: Bob Lewis, Rachel Meadows and Jordan Spaths. We also have an office for Lourdes University business interns, which I plan to have each semester,” Buck said.

“In addition, this location offers high visibility on the heavily traveled Monroe Street along with convenient parking in the front and back of the building. Many of Rod’s clients mentioned that they would prefer an office that had more convenient parking,” he said. “This location is perfect for my new agency.”

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Earth to Oven opens in Haymarket Square

L-R: Veronica and Lori Vincent’s bakery features locally sourced ingredients.

Lori Vincent and her daughter Veronica of Earth to Oven, participated in the inaugural Tuesday’s in Sylvania Farmers’ Market last summer. They looked with interest at the former candle shop in Haymarket Square and were disappointed when they found the shop had been leased and another bakery, Sugar Shack, was to occupy the space.

When health issues forced Michelle and Tim Rauch to make the decision to sell their business, Sugar Shack, Jacquie Olender of Heaven’s Gate Soy Candle told the Vincents about the opportunity. “We were very familiar with the shop and love how Tim and Michelle finished off the space. This is just

perfect for us. Under the circumstances, this was a win-win situation,” Lori Vincent said.

“We really like Sylvania and we love this space, which is very convenient with its own parking as well.”

The Vincents plan to continue taking their baked goods to the Thursday Perrysburg Farmers’ Market and the Saturday morning downtown Toledo Farmers’ Market. “Even though we won’t have a presence at the Sylvania market, we will stay open late on Tuesdays to be part of that excitement,” the Vincents noted.

Customers will find all of the Earth to Oven specialties from blueberry buckle to

oatmeal cookie sandwiches, cut out cookies, pastries, cannoli, curds and fresh pastry cream, oatmeal bars, specialty cakes and pies along with cheesecakes and more. Lori Vincent has even developed a gluten-free pie crust, which can be special ordered.

“We bake the old fashioned way, and use sustainable, locally sourced products,” Vincent promised. “We use organic sugar and flour and get our eggs, butter and milk from the small, independent Calder Dairy. We also use plant-based food coloring.” Even the packaging used for Earth to Oven cookies, old-fashioned buckles and oatmeal bars is compostable and will disintegrate.

“We have met so many farmers at the markets we attend we are able to source most of our supplies locally. We can tell our customers where the ingredients are grown in what they buy,” Veronica Vincent said.

The Vincents offer Flying Rhino coffee, a locally roasted bean by other downtown Farmers’ Market vendors, Ralph and Gini Behrendt, and will be soon be carrying Willow Moon Botanical teas. “We have four tables and chairs for people to come in and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with a pastry or muffin.”

Earth to Oven is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bakery is available for events such as showers and birthday par-

ties on Sundays.

The mother-daughter team started their venture in 2011 selling their baked goods at local farmers’ markets. “This has been a great way for us to build our customer base,” the Vincents agreed. “But, we are ready to have a base. We have been operating out of the cooperative kitchen near Bowling Green, which has been great,” Lori Vincent recalled.

“But we found that we miss out on holiday business by only being at markets,” Veronica Vincent added. “We also cannot offer our specialty cheesecakes at markets because they require refrigeration.”

“And, heat and humidity greatly affect baked goods,” her mother noted.

Lori Vincent returned to her first love of pie baking in 2008 after her corporate job was eliminated. She credits developing her baking prowess during the years she worked at Bud & Luke’s. “I learned from the best,” she said.

Veronica Vincent attended the Washtenaw Culinary Institute and received her pastry certification and had been a chef for Ann Arbor’s Zingerman’s Mail Order. Four years ago, she made the decision to return home and joined her mother in business. “She is the pie maker,“ Veronica Vincent noted. “And, she makes the best éclairs,” her mother proudly stated. “She also is our decorator.

“We each have our strengths and we work well together,” Lori Vincent said.

Designer joins C’est la Vie staff

L-R: C’est la Vie owner Kathie Volpi welcomes Cathy Goodenough, the shop’s new designer.

Designer Cathy Goodenough is a self-professed fan of C’est la Vie. “I have always loved the look and have been a longtime customer,” she noted. “When I learned there was an opening for a designer, I acted quickly.”

“We are delighted to have Cathy join our staff,” said C’est la Vie owner Kathie Volpi. “She is an awesome new addition. Her talents are

perfect for C’est la Vie.” Goodenough has been a floral designer for years. She pursued a fine-arts major while in college and gravitated to the floral industry where her design talents were called into play.

“This career allows me to be creative and work with new trends. I enjoy all the elements of design. I love to keep up with the newest, hottest colors. And, I like to work with clients to help them express their creative style. I like to capture their vision, translating that in the best possible way so they are pleased with the end result,” Goodenough said.

“We share the same goal about helping our clients,” Volpi pointed out. “It is so gratifying to help clients put together a look that is comfortable and right for them. This is what we do best.”

Volpi, a former administrative assistant, said after orchestrating the decor for her son’s wedding, she received all kinds of offers to do similar jobs. “I knew I didn’t want all that weekend work, but I loved the creative process so much and that led to the opening of C’est la Vie over 18 years ago.”

Located at 5627 N. Main St. in downtown Sylvania, C’est la Vie is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

L-R: Licensed Massage Therapists Emily Snyder and Maryane Weston have opened their new healthy living center in time for Downtown Delights.

Kur Balance Thru Massage opens Licensed Massage Therapists Emily Snyder and Maryanne Weston have joined forces to create a new healthy living center, Kur Balance Thru Massage, in the Maplewood Marketplace at 5703 Maplewood Ave. between Treo and Interrupt Marketing. City of Sylvania’s Economic Development Director Bill Sanford negotiated the lease for the 1,000 square feet of space in the city-owned building. “Bill and everyone at the city of Sylvania were wonderful to work with,” Snyder and Weston agreed.

“They all made us feel very welcome. And, this space is just perfect for us. We love the ambience and character of the building and we both appreciate the energy we feel here,” Snyder said.

The partners created two treatment rooms on each side that can open into one larger room on each side when needed.

“I grew up in Sylvania and graduated from Northview but I didn’t necessarily plan on coming back. It was Emily’s idea to look for space in Sylvania. However, I am so pleased that this is where we chose to open our business. I love being in Sylvania,” Weston noted. “I have always liked this community The two therapists met at the Healing Arts Institute where Weston was a student and Snyder an instructor. “We knew within minutes of meeting each other we would be opening a business together,” Weston reported.

“Then, we found we shared the same birthday.

And, we share the desire to take care of people,” Weston explained. She said they both wanted to incorporate the word “balance,” as part of their company name, and added the word, “Kur,” which signifies balance. “We want to encourage people to find balance in their lives through healthy living,” Snyder and Weston agreed.

Snyder and Weston have a group of therapists providing several modalities including Reiki, Qi Gong, Thai, Clear My Head Sinus, Sound Therapy, Face Lift Massage and Aromatherapy to name a few. Snyder and Weston are also certified to offer Hot Stone massage and Manual Lymphatic Drainage therapy, which can help those suffering from fibromyalgia, cancer patients and post-surgical recovery. “Our vision is to add other healthy living options such as nutrition and exercise in the future,” Weston said. In addition to the myriad of therapies involved in the new healthy living center, Snyder and Weston anticipate having a retail section “As we grow, we‘ll add those different modalities to our company name such as: Kur, Balance Thru Massage, Nutrition, Exercise and more,” she said.

Hours for appointments and walk-in customers are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, along with additional hours before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m., may be available by appointment only.

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Barry Bagels Lambertville store to open in May Mark and Barry Greenblatt and Jim Nusbaum, Barry Bagels Franchise Holdings partners, are opening the first Barry Bagels franchise showcase/store on Secor and Sterns roads in Lambertville, Mich. “We are excited to open the restaurant here. We have had lots of requests from our customers to locate here,” the Greenblatts noted.

“This facility will serve as a showcase for potential franchisee owners,” Nusbaum stated.

“The 3,500 square foot restaurant will have a new look and a very efficient kitchen. This location will be our template store and will serve as the training center for franchisees.”

The new store is scheduled to open mid May. Steve Lennex, CCIM, of Lennex Realty Co., negotiated the lease for the space on behalf of center owner Jeff Cohen.

Nusbaum, a local attorney, joined the Greenblatts earlier last year to orchestrate the franchise framework. “We wanted to expand, and we knew we could not open any new stores,” Mark Greenblatt said. He explained that Barry Greenblatt spends the majority of his time at the Sylvania store. Mark rotates to the Westgate, Maumee, Perrysburg and Ann Arbor delis as well as working at the Sylvania deli. “Right now, we are tapped out. We are a hands-on operation and we are really big on providing excellent customer service. We don’t want to sacrifice either just to grow larger,” he

said. “For us, the best way to expand is to franchise our business.”

“We have been working on Barry Bagels Franchise Holdings for the past year,” Nusbaum noted. He has been instrumental in creating all of the legal documentation and updating the website while the Greenblatts were charged with developing the operational manual. “We needed to have systems and procedures written so that what we do can be repeated,” Mark Greenblatt said. “We had to capture and write down everything my dad has been doing almost automatically for so many years. That was not an easy task.”

In addition, the three developed a strategic plan that included criteria for franchisees and a range of four to five hour radius for franchise locations. “We want to go where our brand is the strongest and take advantage of that brand recognition. We also want to be able to be within a short drive to each of the locations in case our help is needed. We also want to be able to schedule periodic visits,” Mark Greenblatt said.

“Franchisees also need to be owner-operators and we’d prefer they have some food experience. In addition to being financially sound, we want our franchisees to have a good work ethic and be easy to work with. We are going to be working closely with them, particularly in the beginning, and will continue to provide on-going support. But most important, we

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want our franchisees to be committed to our brand integrity. Barry and Mark have spent a long time building their brand and it is very important to all of us that that brand integrity remains intact,” Nusbaum said.

The year-long task paid off and the first franchise was sold the first of the year to a group who plan to open five delis in Columbus by early fall. “In addition, we have had lots of inquiries so this process is moving well,” Nusbaum added.

Last year, the Greenblatts celebrated 40 years of being in business. Mark Greenblatt credits his dad with the success and longevity of the business. “My dad works more hours than anyone I know,” mused Mark Greenblatt. “He’s here every day, taking orders and making sandwiches, checking the bagels and keeping an eye on everything. He’s been doing this since he first opened and he’s the main reason we are still doing business 40 years later. It’s Barry, and the emphasis we place on high-quality products we use, the special care we take with each batch of bagels we bake all day long and the fact we don’t take any shortcuts with our food,” the younger Greenblatt offered.

And, Barry Greenblatt credits the loyal employees and customers with the company’s business success. “We have people who have been working with us since almost the beginning. And, we have many repeat customers and now second- and even third-generation customers,” he reported.

Over the years, little has changed with Barry Bagels. The original menu included eight varieties of bagels; egg, salt, onion, garlic, pumpernickel, cheese and raisin and today’s selection also includes honey wheat, blueberry, sesame, sunny grain, everything, plain, Asiago cheese

and vanilla cinnamon. Today’s menu board also includes seven flavors of cream cheese, 20 different kinds of soups, macaroni or potato salad, coleslaw and much more. Desserts include fresh-baked cookies, carrot cake, rice pudding, muffins and Rice Crispy treats.

Customers at the Sylvania store also have the luxury of having their sandwich meat sliced to order. “Some people think this makes the line at the Sylvania store a bit slower but most of our customers like the special service here, and, sliced meat and cheeses are only available at the Sylvania store,” Mark Greenblatt related.

“However, each store has its own flavor and some things are more popular at certain stores.

For example, the baked potato is a big seller at Westgate and we just don’t have the demand for that at the Sylvania store,” he said.

In addition to the eat-in and carryout business at each store, catering is a big part of the business. “We do everything from baptisms to funerals,” Mark Greenblatt reported.

This bagel legacy had its start when Barry Greenblatt and his new wife, Judie, came to Toledo in 1972 to open what was then called The Bagel Place. The 23-year-old Greenblatt had worked at a bagel bakery in Detroit and realized there was an opportunity to travel south to northwestern Ohio where there were no bagel bakeries. He and a partner, Peter Johnson, a 25-year hand-rolling bagel maker veteran, found the Oaktree location, leased the space and started making and selling bagels on Nov. 14, 1972. Greenblatt and Johnson introduced their New York-style bagel, which they boiled first and then baked, to a receptive audience that has grown to consider the bagel synonymous with the name “Barry.”

Memory Transfers owner Steve Eichenberg looks over a slide he is about to scan to transfer to a DVD in his new work area on Schultz Drive.

When Memory Transfers’ owner Steve Eichenberg learned he had to relocate his store

by March 1 from Starlite Plaza, he found appropriate space at 5427 Schultz Dr. that was being vacated, the same time he needed to move in. “We literally were moving equipment in the back door as the former tenant was moving stuff out the front door,” Eichenberg remembered. “We have a little less overall space but I have more work space,” he noted. “And building owner Lois Nielsen-Obreiter is just great. She was in here putting the finishing touches on the new paint as I was moving in.”

“In addition, this new location is very close to my former space so it has been very easy for customers to come here. I grew up in this area and I now live just a couple of minutes away so the location is very convenient for me,” Eichenberg added.

Having additional workspace is also a plus according to Eichenberg. “I can now have all of my equipment in the same area, which makes my job that much easier,” he said. Eichenberg specializes in a variety of media conversions thanks to state-of-the-art equipment utilizing the most up-to-date technology. “We convert or transfer old movie film, VHS and Beta tapes,

audio cassettes, photographs, slides, flash drives and more to easily storable DVDs,” Eichenberg said.

“We know all different kinds of media and the best way to preserve them. We can clean up any imperfections to create a visually pleasing end product,” Eichenberg promised. “We can also enhance the presentation with titles and chapter stops among other additions,” he said.

When completed, DVDs are placed in cases and labeled.

Eichenberg also offers a DVD duplication service.

Eichenberg first started transferring photographs and videotapes to discs nearly 14 years ago when he wanted to do something with all of the video and photos of his infant son. That skill he learned for preserving his own memories soon grew into a career. For nearly a decade, Eichenberg worked for a video company and developed a media transfer division for that company. In 2011, he formed Memory Transfers and opened in Starlite Plaza.

Memory Transfers is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

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The Savvy Sylvanian

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BY MARY HELEN DARAH

A Visit with the TAHS ReTail Shop

I have always had a soft spot for animals. As the former “Critter Girl,” I was responsible for highlighting adoptable animals from the Toledo Area Humane Society [TAHS] on WTOL in hopes of finding them forever homes. I often encountered “love bites” from felines and amorous “gestures” on my leg while maintaining my composure on live TV. The memories that stick with me the most, however, was when I witnessed animals emerge from the darkness of abuse and neglect, through the nurturing care of TAHS, to get a second chance at a better life. Therefore, when I heard that

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TAHS had a ReTail Shop, I had to check it out.

Wagging my tail Walking into the shop in south Toledo I was greeted by an adorable furry 15-year-old named Molly who is the official mascot of the ReTail Shop. After bonding with the pooch, I wandered about the 5,000 squarefoot store with Mary Moser, ReTail shop manager. Moser served as the director of volunteers for 10 years at TAHS before taking the alpha role at the ReTail shop. Being the mother of young adults, I was excited to find many items that would be perfect for a first apartment. The shop also has a wide variety of clothing, jewelry, antiques, shoes, books and, of course, a few items for furry friends.

Moser pointed out some colorful clothing items for spring while recalling how the shop received a huge “jump start” thanks to

Consign It in Sylvania. “I was in the store,” says Moser, “and I discovered they were getting rid of their clothing line. I asked if they would be willing to give it to us. Their donation really helped get things off the ground.

We continue to receive quality donations from a variety of sources and we have great donors and great shoppers.” In fact, loyal shoppers are rewarded by receiving a Frequent Shopper Card. Shoppers earn a stamp for every $10 purchase. After receiving 10 stamps, a $10 discount is given on their next purchase.

Begging for donations The ReTail Shop accepts quality donations during its normal operating hours. The ReTail staff and volunteers are also happy to offer pick-up services for items greater than $75. Donations need to be packed and ready when the TAHS truck arrives. Currently the shop does not carry children’s items except for books and small toys. All donations comply with the state of Ohio standards for upholstered items.

Plenty to bark about I truly enjoyed my time at the TAHS ReTail Shop. In addition to a little “retail therapy” I also visited the open cat room that housed four spayed/neutered cats available for adoption.

Moser is the only paid staff member in the volunteer-run shop. “When you shop here, you know that proceeds go directly to the helping animals in our community,” states Ms. Moser, “and at the end of the day, it’s all about them.”

The ReTail Shop is located at 2036 S. Byrne

in Toledo. For store information call 419/2140151 or visit tahsretail.org. To schedule a pickup for large items, call 419/891-1561. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shop is currently closed on Sunday.

Volunteer Lorri Porcello holds 15-year-old Molly, the official mascot of the TAHS Retail Shop located on S. Byrne Rd.

Retail store manager, Mary Moser, brings some brightly colored spring clothing options to the Savvy Sylvanian.

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Healthy Helena —

Sugar-free, gluten-free lifestyle made easy

Summer is soon approaching and that means it’s time to gather friends and family for some barbecuing! Barbecues are the epitome of summer time with music playing in the warm weather, kids playing in the yard and enjoying company. Food really can make or break your barbecue, but it can make or break your diet even more. Here are some ways to throw an awesome gluten/sugar-free barbecue.

Make your neighborhood smell amazing from grilling! Luckily, barbecues tend to use meat, which is totally gluten and sugar free!

For a lighter option, I would suggest making turkey burgers (recipe listed below) or turkey hot dogs. Cheese is a great topper.

Marinated chicken breast or thighs are also a great way to keep the barbecue in full force and healthy.

Most people opt for buns when they eat burgers and hot dogs. My suggestion is to wrap your burger in a big lettuce leaf or eat it plain without the bun! Don’t ruin the flavor of the meat with a sugar/simple carbohydrate packed piece of bread. Cut up your meat and enjoy it! Use as much mustard as you want, but be cautious in the amount of ketchup you use (it contains a lot of sugar) or opt for a sugar-free ketchup. Other condiments include blue cheese dressing, A1 sauce, mayo or Greek yogurt.

Instead of buying a greasy bag of potato chips, make a side dish that you and your guests can enjoy without any guilt. Cut red onions, zucchini, red, yellow and green peppers, and carrots and drizzle with olive oil.

Sprinkle with salt, pepper, onion powder, fresh or powdered garlic and place on the

Turkey Burgers 1 pack lean ground turkey 1/2 cup of red onion chopped 3 cloves garlic chopped 2 tbs parsley chopped 1 tbs fresh basil chopped 1 tbs garlic salt 2 tbs Worcestershire

1 egg 1/2 cup Garlic Expressions Dressing Fresh Parmesan cheese 2 cups spinach

In a large mixing bowl, with clean hands, combine turkey, onion, garlic, parsley, basil, garlic salt, Worcestershire, egg and garlic expressions. Put in Ziploc bag and marinate for a couple hours.

Roll turkey into patties and grill them up! Top with cheese and serve plain or with a gluten-free wrap or lettuce!

grill. They are delicious!

Fry some cauliflower to get your French fry fix! Steam cauliflower, then put in a pan with boiling oil until browned, and then drain oil. Season with salt and pepper for a delicious alternative.

For dessert, fresh fruit in season is an excellent, refreshing dessert. You can even top with Cool Whip to give it an extra sweet kick. Sugar-free ice cream and sugar-free popsicles are also great options to top of your night with a sweet treat.

We all love summer and it’s important we enjoy every moment of it-especially after the winter we had! So, fire up the grill and start calling your friends over to entertain with a delicious, healthy sugar/glutenfree barbecue. Enjoy!

Helena Darah

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The Sylvanian You Need To Know

BY MARY HELEN DARAH Before the arrow-slaying Merida from Disney’s Brave or Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games trilogy took aim, 10-year-old Sophia Howard was on target to become a national champion. The Sylvania Advantage reporter sat down with the young archer and Sylvan Elementary student to discuss what it takes to hit the mark.

How old were you when you first took aim with a bow and arrow?

“I was only 2 years old when I began. I start-

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ed with a traditional long bow that my Dad [Matt Howard] got me. He gave me a traditional bow that he had made for my brother.

Now I use a compound bow and it’s pink, my favorite color.”

What goes through your mind when you shoot? Is there a process you go through?

I do have a process. When I first get up there I take a deep breath and make sure my gum is on the right side of my mouth. I have to chew gum. Gum cools me down and mint gum relaxes me. I stay away from the flavored kind because it makes me hyper. When they blow the whistle and the clock starts I block everything out. At that point it’s just up to me and my bow.

As a national champion, how often do you have to train? Is there anything else you do besides target practice to help you succeed?

I have to shoot about 100 arrows a week. I also lift milk jugs and ride horse back to build up my stomach muscles. My bow is 27 pounds.

So I have to keep in shape. I also train in the backyard with my dad. He is my personal coach. My dad started when he was 4 years old.

Last year, I wasn’t shooting like I wanted to.

This year, I got a new bow and everything just started to click. I didn’t want to listen to his advice. This year I listened more to what my dad was trying to say and I really improved.

What do you like to do when you are not aiming for a target?

I am a tomboy and I like to get dirty. I don’t

Sophia Howard demonstrates her national award winning skills.

own any dresses. I also like to chop wood. I really like those survivor shows too. I learn a lot like how you purify water and how to make a fire without using sticks. I am also on the safety patrol at school.

Do you have a hero in your sport?

Jamie Van Natta is my ‘everything’. She is in her 30s and has been to China, Japan and all over the world. She uses a 101-site yard for her mark. I watch her so I know what I have to do when I shoot. Jamie is like a world-class horse jumper of the archery world. When you ride a horse you want to work up to jumping high.

She does that as an archer.

What are your hopes for the future?

There were like 20 kids in the area shooting when I first started; now there are like 60. It would be great if Sylvania had a team. One day I hope to get a scholarship to college after I graduate from Southview. Archery is really big in colleges out west. I also dream of being in the Olympics. I also hope people will look up to me when I do archery.

Do you have any advice for kids wanting to try the sport?

Sometimes boys get mad that I am better than they are but overall it’s great. Just try your best and have fun.

Sophia Howard keeps her eye on the target.

Sophia Howard with dad and coach Matt Howard.

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Nick Stein and his son Aidan join Nick’s brother Michael and his grandson Philip to try their luck at Olander Lake.

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Gavin Thomas was happy to show his mother Natalie the eggs he found.

Parker and Ava Reardon decorate their Easter bags in Nautica Coffee before the Easter egg hunt.

Alana Holler took great pains to decorate her Easter cookie in Another Sweet Thing.

Emily Schlachter gets a handsome design painted on her face by Heather Moran in front of Another Sweet Thing while her cousin, Clara Schlachter, looked on.

Emma and Hanna Gerkin and their mother, Karen, helped with the Moonwalk and told Alec and Nathan Phillips they would be next.

First May 2014 May 7-20, 2014 VOL. 19, NO. 4

Section B Downtown Delights Offers Focus on Shopping The Downtown Sylvania Association is hosting Downtown Delights on May 8. This is an event to encourage shoppers to explore the variety of fine shops and restaurants that make Sylvania a delightful place to visit. This year, the hours have been extended to include the lunch crowd. The day begins at 11 a.m. and continues until 8 p.m. Shops and restaurants in the heart of the Sylvania community have specials, activities and more for Downtown Delights participants.

There are 31 merchants and restaurants which are part of this spring shopping extravaganza. New this year is the chance to win the Delightful Gift Basket valued at over $1,250, featuring items representing the best of Sylvania merchants. To be eligible to win, shoppers will receive one raffle ticket for every $10 they spend at any participating store from May 1 to May 8. The winning ticket will be drawn and the winner notified on May 9.

In addition, many of the participating business owners will hold individual raffles during Downtown Delights for shoppers visiting their stores during the event.

Those businesses include Beautiful Blooms

by Jen, Angela’s Angels & Antiques, Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles, Nutrition Resolutions in the Sylvania Heritage Museum, Kur Balance, Ka’Blooms, TK Lane’s Boutique, Choconotes

and Lady C. Shoppers can visit Harmony in Life and sit in on a yoga class or enjoy a cooking demonstration at Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath.

Attendees are encouraged to stop in all of the stores marked with a flowered balloon outside their door.

Lunch specials will be available at Chandler Café and Executive Diner on the Main. Look for Happy Hour specials at Treo Restaurant and Sodbuster Bar later in the day.

Shoppers will also receive yellow, 20 percent-off coupons from each store they visit during Downtown Delights. Those coupons will be honored on return visits in participating downtown Sylvania shops from May 9-31.

Another new feature is the appearance by WTOL-TV Channel 11’s Melissa Andrews who will be the “Delightful Mom on Main Street.”

She’s happy to pose with you for photos to be posted on Facebook or just for a “selfie.” She can be found from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. on the first block of Main Street; from 4:45-5:30 p.m. at Haymarket Square/Angela’s Angels & Antiques; 5:30-6:15 p.m. in the Sylvania Heritage Museum and the Shoppes in the Village and Harmony in Life. She will wind up her evening from 6:15-7 p.m. at Beautiful Blooms by Jen and Chandler Café, which will feature pianist Paul Jomantas.

Joyce Jones, center, learned about Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath products and services from owners Dorie and Matt Wingate during the 2013 event.

Angie Christensen of Angela’s Angels and Melanie Bailey, Angel Reader, were ready to talk with shoppers.

Joe and Amy Szafrowicz look over the assortment of Choconotes products during Downtown Delights.

Russ Jennewine, his son John and John’s wife, Erica, and their children Jackie and Luke took a break from shopping of Chandler Cafe.

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Thursday, May 8th • 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Delightful shopping deals for moms, grads or just for you!

• Drawings for prizes, including the Delightful Sylvania Grand Prize Raffle Basket!

• Do brunch, lunch, happy hour or dinner at local eateries

• Demos and entertainment throughout the day and all along Main Street from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and at the Sylvania Heritage Museum from 4 to 8 p.m.!

• Catch WTOL’s Melissa Andrews as the Delightful Mom on the Move on Main!

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Annual Memorial Day ceremonies honor veterans with services and parade through downtown Sylvania Area citizens have the opportunity to honor veterans and show their respect for those who have served in the United States Armed Forces during the annual Sylvania Memorial Day observances that will be held Monday, May 26.

Beginning at 9 a.m., a brief service will be held at Toledo Memorial Park, 6832 Monroe St. Over 12,000 local veterans are laid to rest at Toledo Memorial Park. A “Sea of Flags� decorates the graves of those service men and women who lost their lives serving their country.

Local veterans groups and color guards also will also visit Association, Ravine and St. Joseph’s cemeteries to honor area veterans buried there.

The annual Memorial Day parade will start from St. Joseph’s School, 5411 Main St.

beginning at 10:15 a.m. The parade will proceed north on Main Street to Erie Street finishing at Veterans Memorial Field. The Northview and Southview High School bands as well as local veteran, military, scout and civic groups and local political dignitaries will participate in this year’s parade.

A 30-minute Memorial Day service honoring America’s veterans will begin at 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Field with Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough serving as master of ceremonies. Five large bronze monuments are in place at Memorial Field describing the five American wars and listing the Sylvania area residents who gave up their lives in those conflicts.

Sylvania Recreation is assisting with coordination of events along with local veterans groups and city of Sylvania officials.

L-R: Staff Sergeant Chris Muller, on active duty, his daughters Kasidee and Kenidee, and Paul Raschke, who displayed his 1971 Kizer M35-A2 deuce and a half truck at the 2013 Memorial Day Parade.

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Section C Lourdes’ Luminations Gala Nets $257,000 for Scholarships

Honorary Chairs Sarah and John Bates, along with Joan and David Livingston, Lourdes University president, greeted Luminations guests at the Franciscan Center on April 26.

Vice President for Institutional Advancement Mary Arquette talks with Broadway actor Timothy Shew.

Luminations guests Wanda and Lance Tyo were among the more than 500 guests at Luminations.

Carol Chjowski and Helen Cox joined their sister, Sr. Ann Francis Klimkowski at Luminations.

Luminations student speaker Callie Bunch, with parents Molly and Mike McCartney.

Janet Robinson, Ph.D., and her husband, Gene Robinson, Ph.D., enjoyed the evening. More on 5C

George and Vickie Brymer looked forward to the silent auction items before enjoying the entertainment.

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SCHOOLNEWS

Sylvania Students Compete at HOSA

Four Inducted in the Academic Hall of Fame L-R: John MacDonald, Burnham High School, class of 1948 and a retired business and civic leader in the area; Mark Greenblatt, Southview, class of 1991, investment, coach/advisor with RVR Wealth Advisors in the area; Linda Gale Horist, Sylvania class of 1974, second grade teacher and California State Teacher of the Year; and David Walker, Northview class of 1977, financial advisor and partner in Hedge & Walker in the area were inducted into the Academic Excellence Foundation’s Distinguished Hall of Fame on May 2. Lynn Nedrow, Sylvania School’s 2013 Teacher of the Year, was recognized at the event along with the two student volunteers of the year, Sejal Shah and Logan Sander. WTVG 13abc was named the 2014 Legacy Award Winner.

Cougar of the Week

Med Tech students from Northview and Southview participated in a variety of competitions at the HOSA-Future Health Professionals state leadership conference. Seniors Carolynn McCartney and Caitlin Chesher placed second in Community Awareness, Junior Makayla Kutzly placed third in Clinical Specialty and Kaylee Meyers placed third in Home Health Aide.

Haley Fisher and Meghan Kruszynski were announced as Outstanding Leading HOSA Chapter student members. These students will attend the national competition June 24-29 in Orlando, Fla. In addition, Gabe Rioux and Jenna Barfell/Forensic Medicine, Leila Wicker/Clinical Specialty, Jasmine Turpin/Home Health Aide and Maggie Larkins/Sports Medicine, placed in the top five in their respective events. Northview Junior Med Tech teacher, Dawn Soldner, was awarded the Outstanding HOSA Advisor of 2013-14 and Cameron Burris, a junior in the Med Tech program was elected Ohio HOSA State Reporter.

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Physics teacher Don Murad has nominated Emily Micsko as the latest Cougar of the Week. Mr. Murad stated that, ‘After a long morning of AP and Honors classes Emily always comes to Honors Physics at the end of the day with a smile on her face, a big “Hello Mr. Murad!” and is always ready to work.’ Her favorite class is Honors Calculus because it is fun and challenges her. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, being part of the musicals and participating in the youth groups at church. If she could meet anyone in the world, it would be Oprah Winfrey because she impacts the world, is very generous and it would be great to learn her philosophy on life in person. Emily is the daughter of Susan and Gary Micsko.

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SCHUYLER STUPICA A STUDENT SPEAKS My Day at the Courthouse From the minute we arrived at the federal courthouse in downtown Toledo, I knew we were in an important place.

The building itself was Schuyler Stupica large and official-looking, with stone columns and three floors of stately square windows. We walked into the marble-trimmed entrance, where two security guards stood by a metal detector. My friend Nicole and I quickly went through the same security procedure one would find at an airport, and then walked down the hallway to the elevators. I was glad that I had dressed up in respectable businesslike attire to help me feel less out of place in this formidable place of law. We took the elevator up to the second floor and our shadow day with Judge Helmick began.

When you picture a judge, you may think of an old man with a ridiculous white wig, wielding a gavel and delivering sentences in a booming baritone voice. Judge Helmick couldn’t have been more different from this stereotype. With a position as high as his, he could have been very intimidating and elitist, but instead he was a humble public servant.

He was welcoming, approachable, and charismatic. When his assistant led us into his large office, Judge Helmick shook our hands, introduced himself with a smile, and immediately struck up a conversation as if we were his equals. (I couldn’t help but marvel at the large framed certificate signed by Barack Obama that was hanging on the wall behind him).

Judge Helmick gave us a crash course on the workings of the different levels of courts in the United States, and explained what we would do during our day at the courthouse. Nicole had arranged the shadow day with Judge Helmick to fulfill some of our required government hours for school.

Judge Helmick then took us down to a courtroom to observe the sentencing of a man who had used illegal drugs and purchased a firearm for someone who was not lawfully allowed to possess one. I noticed that Judge Carr, the judge performing the sentencing, treated the defendant with a level of compassion that one might not expect to find in a courtroom. Judge Carr acknowledged the defendant’s troubled background and offered heartfelt advice for recovery.

After the sentencing, Judge Helmick introduced us to Judge Carr, who had declared senior status but decided to keep working fulltime. Judge Carr turned out to be equally as charismatic and approachable as Judge Helmick, and he let us sit in on a pre-trial conference for his next case. We entered a back room attached to the large courtroom, and sat at a conference table with Judge Carr and five of the lawyers involved with the case. This one involved a woman who was charged with transporting a minor to Michigan to engage in prostitution. As Nicole and I listened to their conversation about possible sentences for the defendant, I was struck by the uniqueness of this opportunity to observe a private deliberation. We were even allowed to look at the write-up for the case, a document that is normally only seen by the lawyers and judge involved in the case. We had to return the document after reading it and promise not to share its contents with anyone.

When Judge Carr and the five lawyers had come to a conclusion, we returned to the courtroom, where Nicole and I sat in the jury box to observe the sentencing of the defendant. The case gained a whole new level of personal meaning for me the minute the

defendant walked into the room. Seeing this woman and knowing that she was about to be sentenced to three years in jail caused conflicting emotions. She had committed a serious crime that certainly merited punishment, but it was heartbreaking to imagine anyone being locked up in a cell for such a long time. This inner turmoil only worsened when I saw tears streaming down the woman’s cheeks. I felt compassion for the young girl who had been trafficked with the defendant’s compliance, but also felt compassion for this woman who had endured such a tragic childhood. Judge Carr offered candid words of wisdom to the defendant, expressing his hope that she would be able to turn her life around upon release from prison.

Once the sentencing had ended, Nicole and I returned to Judge Helmick’s chambers to sit in on the pre-trial conference for one of his cases. It involved a man who was a secondoffense viewer of child pornography. The minimum sentence that awaited him was fifteen years in prison, and the seriousness of the case was felt by all. I learned of the frustrations felt by judges when it comes to determining restitution for cases like child pornography, as there is no objective standard for what the victims are due. Judge Helmick and the lawyers eventually came to a difficult decision, and Nicole and I left Judge Helmick’s chambers to head down to the courtroom. Right before the sentencing began, the defendant entered the courtroom in an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs. He was sentenced to fifteen years in prison, plus twenty years of supervised release.

Upon the end of the third sentencing of the day, Judge Helmick took Nicole and me out to lunch at the Real Seafood Company down at The Docks. We talked about college and career aspiration, and he told us stories from his years as a lawyer and newly appointed judge.

He explained the extensive two-year application process he had to go through in order to become a federal judge, which reminded me of what a unique opportunity it was to be going out to lunch with such an accomplished man.

My day at the courthouse provided a fascinating opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of our federal court system. Judge Helmick’s sense of civic duty was remarkable, and the things I observed that day inspired me to consider a career in law.

Plus, it’s nice to know that if I ever do become a judge, I won’t have to wear a wig.

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Walking for good health at St. Ursula

BY CHRISTINE HOLIDAY There was an exodus of students from St. Ursula Academy on Wednesday, April 23, but they weren’t responding to a fire alarm or a dismissal bell. They were leaving their classrooms to take a walk, part of the school’s Celebration for Healthy Kids.

Physical education teacher Ellen Lishewski explains, “Last fall, we were awarded a grant in the Fall-Activity for Healthy Kids Grant.

Receiving this award encouraged us to add and to pay for activity options for faculty, staff, and students, with the premise that more activity makes you more healthy.�

One of the school’s new programs is the 100/500 Mile Club, which encourages adults

and students to work out in any way and report their results to Mrs. Lishewski. The Exercise and Nutrition class converted all track and fitness activities into miles, so participants can see how close they are to doing 100 or 500 miles.

Students reaching their goals receive a 100/500 T-shirt, designed by the Exercise and Nutrition class, and each will have her name engraved on a plaque in the SUA Fitness Room.

The Healthy Walk was the school’s Celebration Day for receiving the grant. Girls and their teachers walked a one-mile loop around the school, taking the message of the value of exercise into the community.

Sylvania Schools receives financial reporting award The Sylvania City Schools, and specifically Laura Sauber, Treasurer/CFO, have received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).

Sauber received the award on April 24.

Sylvania Schools has won this award consistently, along with nearly a dozen Auditor’s Awards, since 1994, demonstrating financial stewardship and commitment to the taxpayers in the Sylvania Schools community.

St. Francis musical at Franciscan Tickets are on sale for St. Francis de Sales High School’s performance of “Crazy for You�

May 9 and 10 at the Franciscan Theatre at Lourdes University. Tickets can be purchased by calling the school at 419/531-1618.

Sylvania members of the cast includes Derek Kastner, Meghan Oberle (Notre Dame Academy), April Varner (Notre Dame Academy), Molly Layman (St. Ursula Academy), Stephen Gullette, Alexis AbouArraj (Notre Dame Academy), Christopher Sheehan, and Erin Johns (Notre Dame Academy).

SV students winners

Deborah Okeke and Colin Shepherd, Southview AP literature and composition seniors, were selected as winners in the Toledo Museum of Art Ekphrastic. Each student selected a work of art at the Toledo Museum of Art and wrote a poem about it, which they will read at an event later in the month. The poems will be framed and attached to the wall next to the work.

Board Appointee Kristin Osinski, from Sylvania Northview High School, has been chosen to represent northwest Ohio on the 2014-2015 Board of Directors of the Ohio Educational Theatre Association. She will officially join the board on Sunday, May 18. Each year, the Ohio Educational Theatre Association Board of Directors includes six high school students, one from each catchment of the state.

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:+$7¡6 83 $7 7236 WELCOME SPRING FEVER WITH THESE GREAT PROGRAMS! International Astronomy Day Saturday, May 10, 8:30pm to 11pm Sylvan Prairie Park, South Lot International Astronomy Day is a celebration of the astronomical world. The Toledo Astronomical Association will provide multiple telescopes for the public to view the wonders of the Universe. The first quarter moon, Jupiter, and Saturn will be featured viewing objects. This program is weather dependent; check The Olander Park System Facebook page for updates.

Just for Preschoolers May Day! May Day!

Friday, May 16, 10am Olander Park, Gorman Nature Education Center May flies, Maypoles, May apples, ribbons, flowers and more! Join ECO Discovery! for a May celebration. Hear a Spring story and look at May working her magic in Olander Park. Take home a Maypole streamer to celebrate spring.

Frog Fun

Friday, May 30, 10am Olander Park, Gorman Nature Education Center Hop over and join retired librarian, Mary Leugers and her mascot Rags for a hip-hopping time and make a frog that sticks out its tongue.

Family Events Birding 4 Beginners

Saturday, May 17 10am Sylvan Prairie Park, South Lot TOPS own Robin Parker guides you around the paved trail at Sylvan Prairie Park to observe the birds. BYO binoculars if you have them.

Spring Migration at Woodlawn

Wednesday, May 14, 6pm to 8pm Woodlawn Cemetery, 1502 W Central Ave, Toledo Enjoy a Spring evening walk through the cemetery to observe the spectacular bird migration.

Register for all TOPS Programs by calling 419.882.8313 ext. 50 or emailing programs@olanderpark.com

Spring Senior Series: Bringing Home Nature

Tuesday, May 20, 5:30 to 7pm Sylvania Senior Center If you enjoy songbirds, butterflies and pollinators in your yard, join us for tips on how to make your garden more inviting. We will share ideas of what to plant and update you on the status of monarch butterflies and honeybees and how we can help them survive. Programs are based on the book Bringing Nature Home by Doug Tallamy. Presented in cooperation with the Sylvania Senior Center and Wild Ones Oak Openings Chapter.

May 20: Wild for Monarchs: welcoming butterflies to your garden

Community Events: Volunteer Adventures Sunday, May 18, 9am to Noon Olander Park, Maintenance Building Looking for a way to make a difference in the community? Join us to restore wildlife habitat in Sylvania.

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Lourdes’ Luminations Gala Nets $257,000 for Scholarships On April 26, the Franciscan Center at Lourdes University was glowing with the more than 500 guests who came out to

celebrate higher education and raise funds for student scholarships. Honorary Chairs John and Sarah Bates, and Lourdes President

Commencement speaker announced; honorary degrees to be received

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On Saturday, May 17, David Livingston, Ph.D., will confer degrees on more than 460 graduates during his first commencement ceremony as Lourdes University’s ninth president. Ann Anderson Stranahan and Toledo Museum of Art director Brian Kennedy, Ph.D., are this year’s honorary doctoral degree recipients. Dr. Kennedy will also give the commencement address.

Lourdes 2014 commencement will take place at the SeaGate Convention Centre at 1 p.m. Prior to the ceremony, a baccalaureate will be held in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel on Lourdes’ campus at 10 a.m.

Lourdes’ students plan ‘Night without Stigma’ On Thursday, May 8, Lourdes University’s chapter of Active Minds, the voice of mental health awareness for young adults nationwide, is hosting a Night without Stigma. Cosponsored by Lourdes Social Science Club, the free event will take place at 6 p.m. in the Franciscan Center, and features national speaker Janelle Montaño.

After Janelle Montaño lost her brother Josh to suicide, she spent years suffering in silence without adequate support and coping mechanisms. Since seeking the treatment she needed, Montaño has brought her life back into balance. As an advocate, she emphasizes everyone’s role in creating communities where

people feel safe in speaking up and receiving help for their mental health.

In addition to speaking engagements throughout the nation, Montaño is also an alumna of The Ohio State University and works as a certified yoga and reiki coach.

Founded in 2003 by University of Pennsylvania student Alison Malmon following the suicide of her older brother Brian, Active Minds is the leading organization empowering young adults to speak openly about and promote education and awareness of mental health issues. For more on Active Minds, visit www.activeminds.org.

David Livingston, Ph.D., and wife, Joan, welcomed guests as they arrived.

Caroline “Callie” Bunch, a senior majoring in psychology, served as Lourdes’ student speaker. Callie gave heartfelt thanks and appreciation to guests whose generous support has helped students like her complete their education. “Representing Lourdes student scholarship recipients, I say thank you to all of you who truly care about us, our education and our dreams. We could not do it without you.”

Entertainment for the evening included performances by the Toledo Ballet, the Artists in Residence at the Toledo Opera, and the Toledo Symphony Brass Quintet, as well

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as actor Timothy Shew who also performed a special tribute to the late Jim Findlay; who was a personal friend of both Timothy and Lourdes.

2014 Platinum Sponsors, Heidtman Steel, Inc. [John Bates], Steel Dynamics [Mark Millett], and Sylvania Franciscan Health [Jim Pope] were recognized and thanked for their generous support. Since its inception, more than 45 corporate sponsors, 5,000 guests and countless organizations have helped Luminations raise more than $2.5 million for students. This year’s event brought in $257,000 for scholarships at Lourdes.

‘Gathering of the Green’ to celebrate Irish culture, raise funds In 2013, Lourdes University established the Ireland Program, which provides an opportunity for students to travel to Tullycross, Ireland. Students participating in the five-week summer semester course spend the first two weeks in the classroom learning about Irish history and culture in preparation for a threeweek international immersion experience.

Last summer’s inaugural Ireland Program group was so touched by the people of Tullycross that upon return they chose to establish the Lourdes Community Aid Grant to help benefit the Irish community for years to come.

Funds raised for the grant will go toward providing physical and mental health services.

To ensure that the charity not only grows, but also goes directly to the services most needed

by Tullycross, Lourdes is housing the fund with an Irish-based organization known as Connemara West.

On Saturday, May 10, the group will host “The Gathering of the Green,” an event aimed at raising funds for the Lourdes Community Aid Grant, while also bringing people together to celebrate Irish culture. The Gathering of the Green will be held in the Ebeid Student Center at 7:30 p.m. and features hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and Irish entertainment featuring The Thirsty Hooligans and Irish step dancers. Tickets are $10 (or free with a Lourdes I.D.) and can be purchased at the door.

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SV Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

L-R: Skip, Ben Wellington; vice, Martha Naber; second, Matthew Smith; and lead, Carol Stevenson.

Senior Kyle Fleck will play lacrosse at Lincoln Memorial University as part of the Southern Atlantic Conference. He will part of the inaugural lacrosse team to place at college in Tennessee. He is the son of Scott and Pamela Fleck.

Senior Michael Bronson signed to play defensive end at Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati. He is the son of James and Brenda Bronson. The signings took place on April 16.

Matthew Smith of the Sodbuster Bar & Grill joined seven curlers and journeyed to Akureyri, Iceland to participate in the fourday 2014 Ice Cup competition held May 1-4.

Smith threw second on Team Wellington, the team that ended up winning the tournament.

According to Smith, his team was dominant in the first two rounds and was first in the standings. After losing in the third game, the team came back and competed in the finals, defeating a Czech team for the championship.

Smith said he has been curling for the past four years at the Bowling Green ice arena.

Swing for the Cure

The Sylvania Southview High School softball team also played in honor of Perrysburg Yellow Jacket senior and starting pitcher Kayleen Jurski, who is battling a rare form of cancer.

Sylvania Southview High School softball team members, l-r: Hanna Gerken, Madison Wall, and Courtney Kwiatkowski played in the ‘Swing for the Cure’ event.

L-R: Southview softball players Lindsay Moyer and Taylor Dunlap enjoyed the event held at Sylvania Southview High School.

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Local curler’s team wins Iceland’s Ice Cup tourney “I had played football in college and I have missed that competitive environment. I happened to see an article about a curling open house and found that the sport fit the bill for me,” he said. Recently, one of the Bowling Green curlers put out the call for an additional team member for the Ice Cup tourney.

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There were 18 teams including those from the Czech Republic, Norway, Scotland, Canada and Iceland who competed.

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JANET AMID THE STARS SPEAK Dear Readers, As new life sheds its old roots and the sweet wonder of nature follow 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 next few weeks ahead can be inspiring and productive as the Sun continues in the earthy, stubborn, Venusruled sign of Taurus. For many, this is an inspirational time as we find ourselves a bit more grounded, focused on practicality above all else. The influence of the transiting Sun balances with transiting Uranus and Pluto, bringing with it an air of acceptance on a much higher level. In addition, as transiting Venus in Aries opposes transiting Mars in Libra retrograde, we find ourselves trying to make sense of personal connections, forcing us to become more realistic with our own expectations. Though stressful, it is also a great cycle to create new and better ways of dealing with certain pressures while replacing old patterns.

On the flip side, transiting Saturn, at odds with the transiting Sun, may create tension with regards to stability, as we feel less of a cushion and more of a floating/disengaged affect. In addition, Mars, the planet of action, retrograding until May 20, may indeed create havoc as our energies feel unsettled. Like all retrogrades, this period gives us a chance to look at things from a right-brain perspective. The effect is cyclical, not linear; it is internalized and intuitive.

Generally astrologers suggest that this a time where we find it hard to express our anger and become more passive-aggressive. But the truth is far more complex and richer than Mars simply caving and retreating. Rather, when Mars is in retrograde, we tend to feel less inclined to confront, to attack situations head-on; we carefully process and in doing

BY RICK COZZA THE ITALIAN GARDENER We’re going to talk about mulch today. The philosophy these days, with gardening and just about everything else, is that, “You can get it cheaper at ______, so I go there.” That’s a bad philosophy, whether you’re buying a bicycle for your grandkids, or mulch for your garden.

Mulch does four things very well. It keeps the soil cool in the heat of summer, and conversely more even-temperatured in the cold of winter. It keeps soil from washing away in those massive summer downpours (here is where we get iffy with some), keeping the plant roots from being exposed and drying out the

so our actions become more deliberate, allowing Mars retrograde to behave in a more discreet sort of way. Mars, the planet of action, is aggressive by nature; Mars retrograde tends to pace itself, slowly approaching the situation from all angles. The Martian impulse is slowed down and deepened by its intensity.

Aries (March 21-April 20) As Jupiter continues to occupy your area of home, the continued need for financial & emotional security is well indicated. Perhaps this should be your time to just nest and enjoy the company of family and friends. Also as social Venus continues to transit your own sign, personal desires may come to fruition, bringing some much needed excitement in. In addition, with transiting Mars in opposition to transiting Venus and Uranus, your fears become reality as money issues may begin to surface. Towards the end of May, some sort of ease will occur. Hopefully it will create a more symmetrical outcome.

Taurus (April 21-May 21) This can and will be an interesting financial month for you as the transiting Sun, Venus, Pluto and Jupiter, though in conflict with each other, are in total harmony to your own sign, increasing personal gain. However, transiting Saturn opposite your own sign may cause a tendency to become too involved, or rather too myopic about every given detail. Allow yourself the chance to think things through before jumping in.

Gemini (May 22-June 21) This month is the time to rethink old patterns and traditions while looking at life from a completely different perspective. It’s also important during this phase that you take every given situation in stride while maintaining a level of balance. Your money house can be plentiful; however, be aware of the tendency to overdo when spending. Also, though your friendships may be flourishing, know that Mars in retrograde could be next day. It looks outstanding when you put it on, giving the garden a finished and natural appearance.

And, most importantly for most of us, the tiny soil creatures break it down to plant nutrients over time, turning our sandy or harder-clay soil into wonderful loamy black gold. My previous Old Orchard yard had rich, black soil, in which everything thrived, because each of the previous owners had put down fresh mulch every few years, turning the oncehard soil to crumbly, dark loam. It took years, but was worth it to me, once I got there. Do this for yourself and your next owner.

But what kind to use? I am strongly opinionated on this, likely because I’m older

causing issues behind the scenes. Therefore, just coast for the next few weeks and relish what you do have.

Cancer (June 22-July 23) With so much activity in your area of work, you are in your element this month.

However, your desire to show and tell could cost you more than you think as you find yourself a bit more aggressive than usual.

Influences such as Mars, Pluto, Venus and Uranus at odds with your own sign may trigger the unexpected through work as well as home. Also, saying your piece on the home front can be cleansing; however, not without its price.

Leo (July 24-Aug. 23) Your area of home and work is the focus point for the next few weeks as you find yourself being pulled into so many different directions. This is a good time to take into account your given priorities. Be aware of the tendency to become too impulsive where family matters are concerned. Also, with transiting Mars now retrograding your area of chat, you may find yourself a bit more outspoken than usual. Maybe tone it down a bit?

Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 23) Be prepared for positive changes ahead as you find yourself exploring all options in areas of money and friendships. In addition, your need to travel, or make large purchases, is intensified. Also, letting go of past issues is indicated at this time ... a good period for doing some mental cleansing.

Libra (Sept. 24-Oct. 23) No matter how close you are to someone, there is always the possibility of crossed wires. During this month as the planets in transit travel through the angle sector of your chart, it’s important to keep yourself in sync. Your area of home and work is disrupted as you feel as though you’re chasing your tail.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) The next few weeks or so lay heavily on the financial aspects of your birth chart.

Importance should be placed on seeking the advice of an expert, as well as maintaining a sense of security. Pay very close attention to detail, while not taking any unnecessary risks. Also, a very good cycle for matters of the heart.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) This can be a most interesting period as your focus is on health and fitness. Work & money related matters can be promising as you see yourself becoming a lot more motivated. Also, love matters may be on an upswing as you discover your true desires this month. This can be a good period for you altogether.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20 Let your instincts be your guide this month as you allow yourself the satisfaction of focusing on your responsibilities. This is a good month to work on health and fitness.

In addition, money aspects can be excellent and prosperous.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) With Saturn hovering over the zenith part of your chart, it lends a unique perspective with regards to work. Time to gear in and get yourself settled. Also as your love for speculation takes hold, you may be more inclined to test your fate. Matters of the heart are well aspected this month as transiting Venus sextiles your own sign. A decent cycle for new or existing relationships.

Pisces (Feb. 20- March 20) It is often said that we need be aware of our limitations. You, for one, fall into that category. During this month, you may find yourself needing your own inner space. Trust your instincts as this is a good month for setting some guidelines for yourself. In addition, as transiting Saturn opposes your Sun, work matters may be pressing; however, it is up to you to set your own pace.

than the dirt I work in. Hardwood mulch is best, in my humble opinion. It is already beginning to break down, and will add immediately to the existing soil.

Pine Bark mulch is (obviously) pine bark (duh!). It is a bit more acidic (good here) and a bit softer. But be careful not to get the big chunky kind. It might look like it will last longer, but that’s not what you want . . . and it can wash away in a storm.

Cypress mulch is a ‘gotcha’. Unless it says ‘bark’ very clearly, it is often whole cypress trees, ground up and bagged. It is often so new and unprocessed, that it actually takes nutrients out of the soil to help it begin to deteriorate. As a result, it is very cheap. Cheap, Cheap, Cheap! Enough about that.

Dyed mulches (black and red) are popular these days, but I have shoes that are dyed black from spreading it, when the customer insisted on it against my recommendation. Most of the

rest of the dye is, you guessed it, in the soil root zone. And never, never, never, use newspaper or those weed fabrics. They prevent air exchange in the soil, ultimately inhibit growth of the plants you want to thrive, and make the soil slimy, gooey and messy. And the weeds grow on top of it in a year, anyway.

So that’s it! I told you I was opinionated. But that’s also why I’m good at what I do. Don’t let people sell you what is not good for your plants, and don’t ever try to scrimp or save on mulch. It costs you in the long run. Buy good mulch, spread it 3 inches deep all around, keep it a few inches away from tree trunks (it allows rot), and then settle back with an iced tea (or a Sam Adams). Use mulch properly, buy good stuff, and your planting beds will be awesome!

See you next time, and I’ll tell you about some of my favorite little shrubs that will just knock your socks off, and never outgrow the space you have for them.

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Most likely that is what you are using. If you would like to know, open IE, click on HELP and at the bottom of the internal list is VERSION. This will show which one you are using. Last Sunday, the company warned of a glitch that can harm almost everyone. The

S A N D Y G R AT O P O U T S I D E I N S Y L VA N I A April Showers Bring May Flowers It is a sure sign winter is over and spring, according to astronomy if not meteorology, is likely to bring the height of tornado season in northwest Ohio. Although spring temperatures still can fall providing the spark that ignites tornadic activity bringing these unpredictable, menacing killer storms.

The 2014 tornado season until now, had been relatively uneventful. But, as predicted by weather forecasters the deluge of potentially deadening tornadoes caused a “significant multi-day severe event” sporting heavy rains and large hail from Texas to Tennessee.

The tornado season intensifies at this time of year? With the emergence of an east-moving low pressure directly headed towards a moisture-laden system from the Gulf of Mexico, the explosive combination kicked off heavy thunderstorms resulting in tornadoes.

Contributing to the damage was another intense high pressure area situated over Canada.

Heed the Warning This plea has made a believer of many a folk lucky enough to survive such a savage unrelenting tornado. Increase your chances of survival by having a “family plan” and take cover. The ideal spot is in your basement under sturdy furniture and/or an inner room with no windows. If outside, try to get into a ditch, crouch down and put your hands over the

security problem has meant going in and disabling Adobe Flash on the computer for starters. Websites that use Adobe Flash to display are most vulnerable. If you visit these sites using Internet Explorer you are asking for hackers to have access to your computer. STOP using IE and only use Firefox or Chrome, etc.

There will be a security patch from Microsoft very soon but don’t take any chances PLEASE. If you are a Windows XP user, you will not receive the patch so you are out of luck.

Consider replacing your computer with a newer operating system, one that is not twelve years old. Some things you can do in the meantime are: On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options. In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Security tab, and then click Internet. Under Security level for this zone, move the slider to High. This sets the security level for all websites you visit to High.

Click Local intranet. Under Security level for this zone, move the slider to High. This sets the security level for all websites you visit to High.

Click OK to accept the changes and return to Internet Explorer. Hopefully things will be back to normal very soon. I often wonder if this is all a ploy to shift the game from one to back of your neck and head.

Some signs that a tornado might be approaching include dark or green-colored skies; large, dark, low-flying clouds; large hail; and a loud roar resembling a freight train, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

The 2014 Farmer’s Almanac has been “right on the money” so far. As summer arrives, be forewarned that June will bring more thunderstorms accompanied by tornadoes.

What else will the 2014 summer bring? We are slated to be slapped in the face with hot and hotter days in the eastern half of the United States with oppressive humidity.

Are you geared up for tornado season? A family needs a safe spot; what’s yours?

Tornado Myths and Facts Increase your tornado awareness: Myth: Opening windows will equalize pressure. No, it has no effect. Myth: If driving, don’t get out of your car. Fact: Get to a sturdy shelter.

If there’s flying debris, pull over and park and get down low. Myth: A city’s tall buildings protect you. Fact: No, but chances of being hit are small. Myth: Taking shelter in the southwest corner of your home will protect you. Fact: No, as a tornado can move from any direction; no one corner is always safe.

On A Lighter Note With all the spring rains, the resting flora awakens as does fauna’s mating instinct continuing the calculated circle of life.

Kicking off this rebirth of life is celebrated each year by the Ohio State Extension’s spring conference for all the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists. This year, Lucas and Wood County hosted nature lovers from around the state at Camp Miakonda the last weekend in April.

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I Dare You To Try This Trick One of my friend’s grandchildren turned the monitor’s image upside down. I sent the fix. Do you want to impress yours? OK…Here we go. With your left hand press and hold both the control and alt keys. Now with your right hand press one of the arrows on your keyboard. Go up, down, left or right and back again. Never fear if it did not work. Some monitors are disabled from rotations (advanced options in display). That is probably just as well.

Printer Not Working?

One day your printer decided not to function as it should. You have Wi-Fi and no signal is going to the printer. Try first reinstalling the software from the CD. If you do not have it, you can download the printer’s drivers from the manufacturer’s website. This is always necessary if you have an old printer and new computer. The current instructions or drivers are not on the CD. If this does not work, completely uninstall the printer and start from scratch. Clear its head. Another thing you can try is unplugging the router and printer

and modem. Now plug everyone back in.

Hopefully the printer will find the router once again. There is always a way to get it down.

Some fixes are just more radical and timeconsuming than others.

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Dennis Walsh, Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist and official ‘have camera, will travel man,’ Roberta Hobbs, OCVN spring conference organizer, and Bob Jacksey, Toledo Metropark’s naturalist extraordinaire, introduced Art Weber, master photographer of the Center for Nature Photography, as keynote speaker for G.E.M.S. of NW Ohio.

The Ford Center was packed full of attendees eager to learn about the Great Black Swamp, Erie Marshlands, Maumee River Community, and Savannas and Prairies.

Northwest Ohio’s the only spot in the world with bragging rights for these four unique habitats being adjacent to one another.

Merry Month of May May is delineated American Wetlands Month and National Preservation Month honored by Sierra Club Day. Walking tops the means for travel outdoors.

With man’s ingenuity there are many other ways to get about. Transportation Week was kicked off at Train Day. If prone to two wheels, participate in National Bike to Work Week on May 12-16. Sea lovers can sail through National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23.

Keep in mind Ohio promotes Leave No

Child Inside and the Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights. May is the time for children of all ages to get out-of-doors and celebrate. For we seniors, National Senior Health and Fitness Day is May 28.

Adopt a tree to honor Love a Tree Day on May 16. Step out your back door for National Backyard Games Week from May 19-25.

The full moon will be visible May 14 at 3:16 p.m. This full flower moon, milk moon, or corn planting moon marks a time of increasing fertility, fittingly called mother’s moon to accompany Mother’s Day, the second Sunday of May. The biggest week in American birding is from from May 6 to 15 with the Black Swamp Conservancy. Blue Week 2014 celebrates the Oak Openings region from May 11-18.

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MIKE FROELICH FIREFIGHTER A Day in the Life of the Sylvania Fire Department (part 1) You may wonder what your Sylvania firefighters do all day. We would like to give you a glimpse inside the daily life of a Sylvania firefighter with our three part series “A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE SYLVANIA FIRE DEPARTMENT.” Firefighting work is community specific, meaning that each community fire department is built around the type of community it is charged to protect. This gives us the different types of fire department models present today volunteer, paid and many combinations inbetween. In Sylvania, we have what is called a combination department. We use both full-time and part-time employees staffed on shift every day.

Let’s start out by finding out what it takes to become a firefighter in Sylvania. Many people say “anybody can be a firefighter” that statement is just not true. It takes a special type of person to be a firefighter. To be able to see life, death and destruction, in many different forms every day takes its toll on a person and their mental and physical

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health. Because of that fact and possible exposure to smoke and other toxic materials while on the job, firefighters face a higher risk than the general population for many health concerns such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, to name a few. Firefighters also need to be trustworthy. The community expects professionalism, confidence and trust from its firefighters, and holds them to a higher standard of conduct, both on and off duty.

Your Sylvania firefighters work hard to earn and maintain your trust and confidence through our professionalism and high ethical standards.

To be considered for a full-time firefighter position in Sylvania you must already have an Ohio paramedic license. A cognitive reading, writing and math test, along with a personality test is given to start the eligibility process. Physical fitness is next. Numerous studies have shown that firefighters working on an active fire ground have the same or higher demands put upon their bodies as athletes on a playing field, so a physical fitness test is given. This is followed by a psychological exam, a complete medical physical exam, drug and tobacco test and a cardiac stress test. There is also a detailed criminal and background check completed,

and finally an interview with management of the fire department. All results are put together and the applicants are placed on a list in the order of total results for consideration of being hired.

Firefighters maintain skills and certifications in a seemingly endless variety of topics that include: Emergency medical care, hazardous materials, computers and technology, public education, fire protection systems, apparatus and equipment operation and maintenance, public relations and of course firefighting. Continuing education is required to maintain these certifications throughout a firefighter’s career, which are renewed every three years in Ohio. Basic training for a firefighter/paramedic is over 1160 hours of lecture, lab and clinical work.

This works out to be at least 65 college credit hours. There are also associate, bachelor and master degree programs available in Fire Science and Management and Emergency Medical Management at area and on-line colleges and many of your Sylvania fire fighters have already completed or are working on advancing their education. The entrance testing process in Sylvania is the same for both full and part-time firefighter candidates.

Firefighters in Sylvania work a 24 hour shift on-duty and then have 48 hours off-

duty. This schedule averages out to be a 56 hour work week over a 28 day cycle. Because of rules in the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, firefighters can work up to an average of 53 hours a week in the work cycle without being paid overtime. Why do fire departments schedule such long shifts instead of a normal 8 hour shift? Staffing costs are the biggest reason. To have firefighters work shorter shifts, more firefighters would need to be hired as there would be more shifts that need covered; the chance of overtime at 3 separate shift changes instead of 1 due to emergency calls increases, and the firefighter overtime exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act would no longer apply. The 24/48 shift is the most economical. The chief officers (Fire Chief and 2 Deputy Chief ’s) work a normal office schedule Monday through Friday.

They also rotate every third week being “oncall”, providing supervision and command during emergency incidents. This on-call time requires them to be “married” to their radio and department command vehicle, staying in Sylvania ready to respond at any time for an emergency.

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Sylvania Police volunteer Bryan Smith, Officer Scott Hendricks, volunteer Fred Staunton, Police Explorer Jake Turner and SCAT board member Sandy Husman talk with Ed Eding about the drug drop-off program and the SCAT container available for collecting prescription medication at any time.

Carol Packer talks with Sgt. Clarence Whalen about her unused prescription drugs, which she brought to the Sylvania Township Police Station on King Road on Drug Drop-Off Saturday, April 26. She also learned about the SCAT drop-off container that is available to collect unused prescription medication at anytime.

City Embraces Shred Day Ian Segall joined his dad, Nate, of Accushred to help during the city of Sylvania’s annual Shred Day held Saturday, April 27 in the municipal parking lot.

According to Nate Segall, the response was overwhelming, and more items were shred than in years past.

M IKE JONES TOWNSHIP TOPICS Players “Being familiar with the players” is an important factor in crime solving, Sylvania Township Police Chief Robert Boehme told township trustees at a recent board meeting.

The chief noted that the familiarity of a detective and a patrol officer with an individual was a key factor in an arrest involving three aggravated robberies recently.

He said the township police became involved after officers looked at surveillance video of the robbery of a credit union in Lambertville, in Monroe County.

The chief said the perpetrator of that robbery wore distinctive shoes and had a neck tattoo and was quickly recognized. He was also recognized in video from the robbery of a convenience store on Alexis Road in the township.

He said officers went to Sylvania Municipal Court for a search warrant and at the suspect’s home they found marked bills from the credit union robbery, and items that not only linked him with the township convenience store robbery but another robbery in Toledo of a store at Alexis and Douglas roads.

The township resident was arrested and charged with the robberies, the chief said.

He also noted that a group of men were recently arrested after a rash of vehicle break-ins not only in the township, but also in Toledo.

Chief Boehme said it was another instance of Sylvania Township officers keeping track of crimes committed in the area, and matching them with potential suspects.

He praised the officers for keeping a mental scorecard by which they stay familiar with the players.

House Permits After a somewhat slow start during rough winter months, single-family housing permits have picked up in Sylvania Township.

Daryl Graus, planning and zoning manager, told trustees that for the year’s first quarter, permits issued for the construction of single-family homes reach 19, an 18.8 percent increase over the same period last year.

The total number of permits issued last year was 81, the highest since 2007 when 89 were issued.

The days are getting longer and the temperaMayor Craig Stough tures are getting warmer.

That means the 2014 construction season is upon us. The city of Sylvania has several capital improvement projects planned for 2014.

Some are being financed in part by state of Ohio grant funds. All will be publicly bid and take advantage of the competitive prices available. No tax increases or property owner assessments will be made, unless noted below.

All of these projects will improve Sylvania and help keep our community one of the best places to live and work in northwest Ohio.

Brint/ King Roundabout $545,000 construction cost - $436,100 ODOT TIP, $61,100 OPWC, $30,100 City, $17,700 County/Twp. June 17 construction start, 45 days to be completed.

McCord Signalization Brint/ Improvements $196,000 construction cost - $98,000 City, $69,000 OPWC, $29,000 Lourdes Construction underway, completed by end of May Permits began to drop after that, and reached their lowest point with only 28 issued in 2009, as the township felt the bite of the national economic downturn.

Alerts The Sylvania Township trustees have agreed to enter a system which will provide alerts ranging from possible wide-spread natural disasters to intersections blocked by an auto accident. Township residents who sign up for the program may also be notified of township meetings, such things as the annual leaf and brush pick up and other events of interest.

John Zeitler, township administrator, said that once the service is in operation, residents will be asked to sign up if they want alerts and they can also select within cate-

Arbor Way Sanitary Sewer and road widening between Silvertown Dr. and Whiteford Rd. $225,995 construction cost, to be assessed to homeowners Start first part of May, completed in 75 days Cadet Drive Water Main Replacement Replace water main between Acres Rd. and Dornell Dr. $180,000 construction cost Summer/Fall construction Garden Park Water Main Improvements Provides a closed loop for an existing deadend water main $35,000 construction cost Summer/Fall construction Harroun Community Park Storm Sewer Improvements $106,000 construction cost - $82,200 Ohio EPA grant, $11,900 City, $11,900 St. Joseph’s Church Install a bio retention facility on City owned property at the parking lot perimeter which will control runoff and showcase a low-impact development strategy in a publicly used environment.

Monroe Street Sewer Relining - Relining existing sewer between Silica Road and Becker Place $72,000 construction cost Summer/Fall construction 2014 Pavement Maintenance Program $69,000 estimated Planned street improvements as well as required maintenance from damage caused by recent harsh winter weather.

gories what type of information they want to receive.

The parameters of alert classifications will be determined when township officials receive training in the alert system by the Lucas County Emergency Management Agency. Although the breadth of information which will be disseminated by the program has not been determined, Zeitler said it is his intention to make thorough use of it.

Alerts will come through emails and/or text notifications.

The system has been purchased by the county emergency management agency, and it will cost the township no more than $2,500 per year to participate. The cost could be less, depending on the number of local governments, which join the system.

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Sylvania Area Real Estate Transfers Courtesy of www.toledolegalnews.com April 14 - 25, 2014 BUYERS ADDRESS

SELLERS Powell, P. Philpot, J. Philpot, J. Philpot, J. Philpot, J. Sylvania Cobblestones Develop.

Pfotenhauer, A. & E. Moyano, G. & C. Miles, N. & C. Frey, R. & P. Trustees Pierson, B. & L. Midland Agency of NWO Madeker, T. Kirwen, K. Successor Trustee Caruso, J. & L. Don Kuhn Builders Inc. Harry Young Building Co. Midland Agency of NWO McGowan Northwoods LTD. McGowan Northwoods LTD. Solomon, M. & D. Louisville Title Agency of NWO Nord, K. & E. Dukate, B. & R. Aughenbaugh, G. & J. Boyer, H. Trustee Smith, R. & K. Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Foster, B. Etal Bank of New York Mellon Trust Brooks, M. & E. Venable, P. Trustee Wells Fargo Bank Bryan, S. Stephenson, S. Gasoco Properties LLC. Saddleback Valley HoldingsLLC Schlachter, T. Wardrop, P. Sharp, J. China Ohio LLC. China Ohio LLC. Treece, C. Trustee Carlson, H.

Jamrozy, J. & M. Peterson, G. Etal Peterson, G. Etal Peterson, G. Etal Peterson, G. Etal Clunk, D. & C. Cherko, E. & K. Arrospide, G. Fischer, B. & A. Soli, J. & A. Welsh, M. & S. SABA Custom Homes LLC Brown, C. Johns, J. & L. Russell, T. Sullivan, R. & K. Brennan, L. Etal Buckeye Real Estate Group LLC. Haseeb, A. Etal Haseeb, A. Etal Lamm, K. & S. Manera, A. & N. Awls, T. Warnecke, J. & S. McGowan, J. & J. Willier, L. Karnikowski, M. Etal Reichardt, K. & R. Crawford, M. Doyle, M. Ethington, M. & M. Ortman, S. Thomas, S. & L. Perryman, T. Bachmayer, L. Saddleback Valley HoldingsLLC Perng, D. & T. Trustees Lovitt, E. & J. Promedica Federal Credit Union Bollinger, J. & K. Beiswenger, R. & N. Beiswenger, R. & N. Midland Agency of NWO McLaney, J. & K.

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SERVICES HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Excellent housekeeper. Thorough and reliable.

Over 20 years experience. Available on Wednesdays.

References on request.

Call Susan at 419/841-2636 HARRIS LANDSCAPING Landscaping, trimming, stump grinding, and ornamental pruning.

Spring Specials for Liquid Feeding 419/276-1267 ELDER HOME CARE Provided safely with respect and compassion my a mature licensed therapist.

Experienced/references.

Call Beth at 419/829-5942 or 419/345-5378 HURLEY’S PAINTING Interior/Exterior • Paper Removal Deck Staining Quality Work • Reasonable Prices FREE ESTIMATES CALL 419/882-6753 PEST CONTROL Ants, Termites, Bed Bugs, Mice, Box Elders, Bee/Wasps Tom’s Pest Control - Holland, OH 419/868-8700 www.citytermiteandpest.com

ONE CALL HOME REPAIRS/REMODELING FROM CHANGING A LIGHT SWITCH TO TOTAL REMODELING 419/205-9600 PAINTING - WALLPAPERING - PAPER REMOVAL BG PAINT & WALLPAPER SINCE 1986 Wallpaper removal, wall repair, borders, murals.

Interior/exterior painting.

Brian 419/474-7323 A TO Z HAULING AND DEMOLITION Home clean outs, yard work, moving, light demolition. Disaster clean up OUR FAST AND HARD WORKING STAFF IS WAITING FOR YOUR CALL! 419/205-9600 TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING Garage cleanouts & basements Call Alan at 419/276-1267

REAL ESTATE FOR LEASE SPACE FOR LEASE Sylvania Area - 5423 Schultz Drive - Off Alexis 1800 sf warehouse w/OH door (Near Expressway) 419/344-0275

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

FOR SALE

MICHIGAN RANCH FOR SALE 3 bdrm., 2 bath brick & vinyl ranch on all sports Merry Lake in Hillsdle Co., MI. Beautiful lakefront views. Situated on a cove for quieter lake living. Ski, swim, fish do it all! IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY! $130,900. Call Diana at Faust Real Estate, LLC 517-270-3646.

JD RIDING MOWER FOR SALE John Deere 38” deck. Excellent condition with two bag bagger/mulcher. $1600 Call 419/944-1994 FOR SALE 2000 Chrysler Cirrus 4-Door. One owner, 170,000 miles. Solid tires, brakes, interior $1,799.

Call 419/450-9872

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | FIRST MAY 2014 | 15C HELP WANTED

PRESCHOOL TEACHER Needed for a science-based environment. Must have a love for nature and a desire to work with children.

Call for an interview at 419/829-3503 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WANTED Assistant to Executive Director, office duties, organize events, membership recruitment, coordinates luncheons and networking, and maintains records.

Please send resume with salary requirements by May 16th to Director 5632 N. Main St. Sylvania, Ohio 43560

PART-TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE The State Bank and Trust Company has a wonderful opportunity in our Perrysburg and Sylvania Offices for a Part-Time Customer Service Representative Float. (Working up to 34 hours a week) We are looking for an outgoing, team player to support the retail department by providing direct sales and service to customers.

If you are the candidate we seek, apply online at YourStateBank.com. Applications also available at any State Bank location and can be may be mailed to: PT CSR, c/o Human Resources, The State Bank and Trust Company, P.O. Box 467, Defiance, OH 43512 or faxed to: 419-782-7063 or emailed to: hresources@YourStateBank.com.

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LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE The city of Sylvania’s water system met all EPA and state drinking water health standards for the 2013 calendar year. An electronic copy of the Consumer Confidence Report can be found at www.cityofsylvania.com/ccr.pdf.

Paper copies can be picked up at the utility billing office, or mailed to you.

If you would like to request a copy call 419-885-8950 or email utb@cityofsylvania.com.

SITUATION WANTED

OFFICE MANAGER for the NEW office of Farmers & Merchants State Bank in Sylvania.

For a description of duties and qualifications please visit www.fm-bank.com or apply in person at 620 South Clyde’s Way, Archbold OH 43502.

Submit in word format: a resume, professional reference list and a letter outlining your qualifications refer to job #C 040614 and email to HumanResources@fm-bank.com or mail Attn: Human Resource Department, Farmers & Merchants State Bank, PO Box 216 Archbold OH 43502.

Resumes must be received by May 16, 2014. F&M Bank is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities COMMERCIAL CLEANER WANTED 5 pm – 7 pm nightly. $30 per night. No experience needed. Must know how to clean.

Needed only two weeks per month.

Send resume to Amy Northrup at 5163 Kearsdale Rd. Toledo, Ohio 43623. Call 419/467-2030.

WAREHOUSE - MULTIPLE SHIFTS Nesco Resource is Hiring for Warehouse, Machine Operators, Industrial Sewing, CNC, Forklift and General Laborers - Multiple shifts.

Call 419/794-7452 for Pre-Screening.

CLASSICA HAIR STUDIO BOOTH RENTAL AVAILABLE Four stylists and one nail tech needed in a great Sylvania location. Near College and Government agencies. Free vacation rent.

For more information call Victoria at 419/514-1648 DRIVERS DEDICATED. REGIONAL. HOME WEEKLY/BI-WEEKLY GUARANTEED. Start up to $.44 cpm. Great Benefits + Bonuses.

90% No Touch Freight/70% Drop & Hook.

877/704-3773 HELP WANTED Opportunities for 50-plus talent. Earn extra money part-time.Writers, researchers and event planners to plan monthly educational events needed for baby-boomers resource center Send resumes to: PO Box 1095, Holland, OH 43528 or call 419/865-8503

SITUATION WANTED Does your family member need to be with them at night? Retired R.N. looking for work at night.

Call 419/367-8912

TIMESHARE RENTAL ONE WEEK TIME SHARE FOR SALE IN ORLANDO FLORIDA Week of June 8 - 15 at the Mariott Cypress Harbour Resort for a cost of $850 for a seven night stay. That is only $121.42 per night. Two bdrm, two bath, sleeps eight, flatscreen TVs, full kitchen. One mile from SeaWorld, four miles from Disney World, and a mile from famous International Drive restaurants and shopping.

Please contact Robb at 419/343-4287

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Buy Local ~ Sell Local CONVENIENT ~ INEXPENSIVE ~ EASY 7 - first 20 words 35 ea. additional word Box/picture/logo: $5 419/725-2695 $

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HELP WANTED:

ARBORS AT SYLVANIA HAS RN, LPN AND STNA POSITIONS AVAILABLE. WE ARE LOOKING FOR UPBEAT, SELF-MOTIVATED PEOPLE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A CAREER WITH US PLEASE APPLY AT EXTENDICARE.COM

16C| SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | FIRST MAY 2014

PHOTOFINISH

Sylvania Library and Sylvania Historical Village Host Joint Program

Heidi Yeager, children’s librarian at the Sylvania branch, hosted a fairy garden program at the Sylvania Historical Village on Saturday, May 3. The children who attended planted herbs along the side of the log cabin and added decorations to the fairy garden they created by the log cabin.

Sophie and Carter Dietrich plant herbs by the log cabin in the Historical Village.

Katie Cytlan works intently on decorations for the fairy garden.

Back row, l-r: Mahmoud Salman, Sonja Abereder, Lauren Wallace, Reggan Oatman, Sophie Dietrich, Katie Cytlan. Front row, l-r: Natalie Jackson, Daisyia Crutchfield, Emerson Harman, Carter Dietrich. Brooke Kaminski participated but is not pictured.