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October 6-19, 2015 • Vol. 20, No. 13 • www.sylvaniaadvantage.com

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13A Timothy, William and Jacob Sterns and their dad, Brian, enjoyed inspecting the Life Flight helicopter that landed on the heliopad behind Mercy Health Sylvania Medical Center just before the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Sylvania School Superintendent Scott Nelson, Mercy Metro Hospital Division President and CEO Tom Arquilla, Mercy Health Medical Centers Director Chris Golivier, M.D., Mercy Health President and COO, Imran Andrabi, M.D., Senior Vice President, Mission and Values Integration, Sr. Dorothy Thum, Mercy Board of Trustees Chairwoman Denise Hasbrook, Mercy Heath Senior Vice President Dennis Sherry and Mercy Health Vice President, Ambulatory Services, Jason Theodore cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of Mercy Health Medical Center.

ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Sunday, Oct. 4 to mark the opening of Mercy Health’s second full-service, free-standing emergency and diagnostic center on the corner of Central Avenue and King Road. The 18,000 square-foot facility features 12 exam rooms, two of which are dedicated to pediatric care. There is also a laboratory and an imaging center. The emergency care services are fully operational 24 hours a day/seven days a week and provide patients with the same level of quality care they would receive at an in-patient hospital setting. The center is staffed by board-certified and board-eligible ER physicians and a team of experienced caregivers. As a full-service emergency room, the facility serves a wide range of patients including those who require a higher level of care brought in by EMS providers. The medical center is designed to treat patients suffering from strokes, heart attacks, respiratory distress, head injuries, abdominal pain and sports and orthopedic injuries. “High quality emergency care is synonymous with the Mercy name. As we mention time and time again, emergency care should be within minutes from where people live and work. Yet, for our neighbors in the more Western communities, they’ve had to travel upwards of 25 minutes to reach such level of care. Now, that will changes,” said Imran Andrabi, M.D., president, CEO and chief network integration officer for Mercy Health. “Our experienced medical team is committed to delivering top quality emergency medical care in a warm and caring environment that will leave the patient and their families with an endearing and

lasting impression. Our commitment to exceptional service, as demonstrated by our high patient satisfaction scores in Perrysburg, is reflected in Sylvania Township as well,” said Chris Goliver, M.D., medical director for both Mercy Health Sylvania and Perrysburg medical centers. The project cost just over $14 million and took approximately 11 months to complete. Rudolph Libbe served as the general contractor for the project.

Fall Festival Plans Underway

Plans are underway for the annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 18 beginning at 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. in downtown Sylvania. Booths will line both sides of the street providing information about services, political candidates and issues along with food vendors and more. Members of Boy Scout Troop 154 are encouraging Fall Festival guests to bring a nonperishable food item, which they collect during the festival and along the parade route. These items will be donated to the food pantry at Sylvania Area Family Services. The parade begins at 12:45 p.m. and will assemble in the Northview High School parking lot. The parade will travel east on Monroe Street turning north on Main Street, west on Erie Street and concluding at Memorial Field. Lourdes University President David Livingston, Ph.D., has been named the 2015 Fall Festival Parade Grand Marshal. He will be joined by the Lourdes’ mascot, Gubbio.

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Nicole Emerick and her son Corbin look over the apples at the Stevens Farm table.

Red Bird Art Walk

Carolyn Mahlman had streaks of color placed in her hair at Revé’s interactive ‘art’ project.

Crowned

Senior Carol Wygant was honored as the 2015 Northview High School Homecoming queen.

INDEX

Congratulations Community Events Community News 8-11, Downtown News Business News Fall Fun Sylvania Then & Now School News Lourdes News Sports News Community Affairs Obituaries Real Estate Classifieds

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CONGRATULATIONS

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20 Under 40 Award Recipient

Elizabeth Baldwin, a professional opera singer and voice/acting coach, was a recipient of a 2015 20 Under 40 Leadership Recognition award presented Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the 20th anniversary of the annual 20 Under 40 awards ceremony. Baldwin, who was nominated by Katie Maskey, was selected from a field of 148 candidates. She has recently performed in San Jose, Boston, Chautauqua, Denver, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Toledo. In addition, she supports local arts programs, including the Toledo Opera, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo Symphony Orchestra, and Children’s Theater Workshop. She also volunteers at the Victory Center, the Ability Center and St. Ursula Academy.

Just Married

Matthew Davis Jones and Julieta Vallejo Adarve exchanged wedding vows at Toledo Botanical Garden, followed by a reception at Chandler’s Café on Aug. 8. The groom is the son of Brian and Ellen Jones of Sylvania and the bride is the daughter of Jose and Maria Vallejo Adarve of Medellin, Columbia. The newlyweds enjoyed an extended honeymoon, first in New York City and Washington, D.C., and then Hilton Head, S.C., Daytona Beach, Miami and finally to Orlando, Fla. They are living in Charleston, S.C. where the groom is growing his CPA practice and learning to surf.

Retain Jason Mishka for Sylvania City Council A NEW GENERATION OF LEADERSHIP • COMMITMENT TO SERVICE & UTILITIES – Makes sure that the city offers the highest quality services & utilities at the most reasonable cost. This assures that tax dollars are used to directly benefit our citizens. • OBJECTIVE APPROACH - Considers all relevant facts, different viewpoints, and implications without bias or favors to interest groups. • PROMOTES ECONOMIC GROWTH – Has a business friendly attitude that promotes job creation and job satisfaction. Supports the redevelopment of downtown and the South of Monroe Street (SOMO) commercial development. @jasonmishka Paid for by, Citizens to elect Jason Mishka

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

ONGOING

IN & AROUND SYLVANIA

Alzheimer’s Association An Alzheimer’s Association support group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9144 Lewis Ave., Temperance. For more, call Marie Ready at 800/2723900 or mready@alz.org. Aquatic Exercise for Survivors CPW and The Victory Center offer Aquatic Exercise for Survivors at CPW, 3130 Central Park West, on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. This program is free to all survivors through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo. Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant, 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by educational speakers from noon to 1 p.m. Call 419/865-8503 or visit boomersrn.com for more information. Cardio Drumming Elevate Nutrition, 6383 Monroe St., offers Cardio Drumming on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Cardio Kickboxing Cardio Kickboxing/Circuit Training is offered on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. at Elevate Nutrition, 6383 Monroe St.,Boxing gloves required. Call 419/517-7080. Food Addicts in Recovery Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., room 206. Contact Joyce at 419/699-1007, email jtreat@bex.net or visit foodaddicts.org. God Works! Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Road, Ottawa Lake, Mich., is offering God Works!, providing a warm meal to anyone in need each Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meal is at 6 p.m. Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Weekly meetings at McCord Road Christian Church, 4675 N. McCord Rd. in Sylvania. In addition to meetings, the group offers playdates, an Executive Mommas’ group for working mothers and more.

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Nursing Mothers’ Group The nursing mothers’ group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Harris McIntosh Tower, first floor conference room C, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. For information, call 419/291-5667. Olivet Lutheran Church’s Free Community Meal Olivet hosts a free community meal each Wednesday in the Christian Life Center. Enjoy food and fellowship at 5840 Monroe St. Call 419/882-2077 or visit olivetsylvania.org for info. Pet Loss Support Group SylvaniaVet hosts a pet loss support group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave., 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For information, call 419/885-4421. Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sylvania United Church of Christ chapel, 7240 Erie St. 419/882-0048. T.A.M.E. Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts, meets the first Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. in the carriage house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Call 734/847-6366. TOPS Meetings (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Three chapters of TOPS, 0640, 1961 and 1672 ,meet at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6715 Brint Road. Meetings are held Mondays from 910:30 a.m. and from 5:30-7 p.m., and Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call Judy Perry at 419/478- f1103 or Martha Burk at 419841-6436 for information. TOPS is not church affiliated.. Zion Lutheran LCMC Winter Hours Zion Lutheran Church LCMC, 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, Mich., has started its winter hours. Pastor Ron Winslow will lead an adult Bible study at 9 a.m. Cindy Young will lead the children’s Sunday school at 9 a.m. The traditional service will be at 10:15 a.m. There is a contemporary service on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Communion will be served on the first and third Sunday and Wednesday of each month.

EVENT SUBMISSIONS

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

Sylvania Senior Center Programs

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

Lunch is served from 11:45-12:15 p.m. Monday-Friday; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.62. Make reservation by noon the day before. Tuesday evening dinner is served from 4:30-5:15, $7 per person; make reservation by noon the Friday before. Billiards: Monday-Friday open all day, weekly. Computer Lab open when classes are not in session. Open Gym: open when classes are not in session. Quilting and Sewing: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8-12 noon, weekly. Woodshop: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1-3, weekly 10/6

Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:3011:30 Low Vision Workshop: Tuesdays 12, 8 sessions, please pre-register Flu Shot Clinic: 4-7: p.m., no appointment necessary Silver Scholars: ‘The Impressionists,’ 5:30 55+ Hatha Yoga: Tue 6-7:15, * last month in 2015! 10/7 W.I.S.E.: Wed 9:30-11:30, 6 week incentivized program, please preregister Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30*, weekly Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4*, weekly 10/8 Blood Pressure/Glucose Clinic: 2nd Thu, 11-12:30, monthly Duplicate Bridge: Thursdays, 1-4, weekly 10/9 Olga’s Garden Tips: 2nd Friday, 1112, monthly Estate Planning Review: 2nd Friday, 10-12, monthly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304, $3 at the door, weekly 10/12 Quilt Fan-Attics: Mon 9-11, weekly Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia: 1:30-2:30, Mondays in October. 10/13 Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:3011:30 Legal Outreach: 2nd Tue, by appointment, monthly Low Vision Workshop: Tuesdays 12, 8 sessions, please pre-register Basic Computing: Oct. 13-15, 1:303:30,* Current Events Discussion Group: 2nd & 4th Tue 3-4:30, monthly Silver Scholars: Nat Geo/Killer Whales, with Betty Dorcas

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Hatha Yoga: Tue 6-7:15,* last month in 2015! W.I.S.E.: Wed 9:30-11:30, 6 week incentivized program, please preregister Oil Painting: Wed 1-3, weekly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly,* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly,* Benefits Specialist: help with insurance issues, by appointment, monthly Book Review Group: 3rd Thu 2-3, monthly Oktoberfest: 6:30-10, Live Band! Dinner/Dance, $10.00/ticket Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly,* Blood Pressure Clinic: 10:30-12:30 Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:3012:30, weekly,* Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia: 1:30-2:30, Mondays in October Laughter Yoga: 2-2:30, Carol Nadaud, West Park Place Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:3011:30 Contract Bridge: Tue 12:30-3:30, weekly Low Vision Workshop: Tuesdays 12, 8 sessions, please pre-register Silver Scholars: “The Impressionists,” 5:30 Medicare & You: 3rd Tue 5:30-6:30, monthly 55+ Hatha Yoga: Tue 6-7:15,* last month in 2015!

*Call for fee and registration • For more info call: 419/885-3913 Sylvania Community Services, a nonprofit agency, manages the Sylvania Senior Center. For a complete listing of all Senior Center activities and programs, visit www.sylvaniaseniorcenter.org and click on Senior Center Newsletter.

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IN & AROUND SYLVANIA

• Oct. 5-Dec. 28

Music and Movement Playdate, 10:30-Noon Children ages 2-5 of all abilities and families First and third Mondays of each month Sylvania Branch Library toledolibrary.org 419/882-2089 Have a playdate complete with dance, music, stories and crafts. Prepare for messy fun in this inclusive playtime for children ages 2-5 in partnership with the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Registration.

• Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 Nia Fitness, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The Victory Center 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B Nia combines gentle movement forms with inspirational music to enhance your fitness and energy. This program is free to people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by

ProMedica Cancer Institute. For additional information, call 419/531-7600.

• Oct. 7, 21 Aromatherapy, 1– 2 p.m. The Victory Center 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B Discuss the special ways that essential oils can be used for everyday health and wellness. This program is free to people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute. Aromatherapy takes place the first and third Wednesday of each month. Call The Victory Center at 419/531-7600 for details.

• Oct. 7 Ability Center Auxiliary Style Show, 10 a.m. The Pinnacle, Maumee ‘Hello Gorgeous’ is the theme of the annual style show and luncheon chaired by Claire Browning. Fashions from Amy’s Allie, Chico’s, Elegant Rags, Ragazza, Vivian Kate, White House/Black Market will be featured.

• Oct. 8

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Fall Fly-Aways, K-5th Grade, 4 p.m. Olander Gorman Birds, bats and butterflies are flying away. Join ECO Discovery! and track the migration flyways to warmer places. Make a migration postcard and take home a fly-away map. Brown Bag Lecture Noon-1 p.m. CPW Health Center 3130 Central Park West Dr., Suite A 419/841-9622 www.cpwhc.com Everything You Need to Know About Plantarfascitis by Thomas Merritt, M.D., owner of Foot Solutions and a retired orthopedic surgeon. Plantarfascitis (PF) is by far the most common foot condition seen at Foot Solutions as well as most podiatrists’ offices, with the etiology being almost entirely due to one avoidable activity!

• Oct. 9 Sylvania Women’s Connection West Fall Luncheon, 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Highland Meadows Golf Club 7455 Erie St. Sylvania Women’s Connection West’s Fall luncheon ‘Fall Blooms’ will feature Mark Lair of Ka’bloom Flowers and Gifts. Speaker, Delores Mitson, from North Canton, Ohio, will talk on ‘Look out Life Here I Come!’ Life is Sometimes Like a Merry-Go- Round. Are you Getting Dizzy Yet?’ The cost is $13 Reservations are suggested by calling Julie at 419/466-9701 or email wcw_sylvania@hotmail.com.

Batty Fun, Preschool, 10 a.m. Olander, Gorman Take a closer look at bats, eat a midnight snack and make a bat puppet to take home with ECO Discovery!

The Skinny on Squirrels, Preschool, 10 a.m. Olander Gorman Join ECO Discovery! and learn more about squirrels, chipmunks and other creatures that live outside. Take home a simple feeder.

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• Oct. 14

A Bite for the Fight. 9 a.m.–Noon ProMedica Flower Hospital 5200 Harroun Rd. A Bite for the Fight is a one-mile walking route with delicious local restaurant samplings along the way. Proceeds benefit Hickman Cancer Center programs on the ProMedica Flower Hospital campus. Event registration is $30 per person. Teams of eight are $20 per person. Exercise for a Cause, 9–11 a.m. ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club 2865 N. Reynolds Rd. Join ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club as it exercises to raise money for Ronald McDonald House® Charities of Northwest Ohio. A monetary donation gives participants admission to an adult group exercise class and while kids can enjoy a friendly ‘go active’ exercise activity led by Ronald McDonald. Proceeds benefit the playground at the new Ronald McDonald House, currently under construction near ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital. Online donations can be made at: www.rmhctoledo.org. For more information, call 419/539-0235. Recycled Crafts for Kids K to 5th Grade Olander Gorman Join TOPS’ Casey McDonald to create toilet paper tube bats. Fourth annual Safety Fair, Noon-2 p.m. Fire Station #4 8210 W. Sylvania Ave. The Sylvania Township Fire Department will host the fourth annual Safety Fair concluding the week-long celebration of National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s festival will include Child ID Services, team members from the Imagination Station, the Smoke Safety Trailer, and visits from Sparky the Fire Dog, Moe the Fire Clown, and Kingston the Lion. A bicycle give away is also planned. Children will receive their own fire helmet and enjoy playing firefighter for the day while learning all about fire safety.

• Oct. 13 A Passion for Restoration, 7 p.m. Olander Nederhouser Oak Openings Green Ribbon Initiative Coordinator Lindsey Renarz will talk about the importance of connecting people to their land and that restoration at any scale is important.

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The Chemistry of Color, 3-4 p.m. Teen Program Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. toledolibrary.org 419/882-2089 It’s National Chemistry Week Oct 18-24. Celebrate with color. Experiment with the Toledo Chapter of the American Chemical Society as they explore chemistry that surprises you with color. Registration is required.

• Oct. 15 Medication Therapy Management 9 a.m.–Noon CPW Health Center 3130 Central Park West Dr., Suite A 419/841-9622 Michelle Schroeder, PharmD, RPH from UTMC will be available for individual appointments. Are you currently taking a laundry list of prescription medications, some over the counter and even some herbal remedies? Are you having trouble keeping up with the cost? www.cpwhc.com

• Oct. 16 A Web of Fun, Preschool, 10 a.m Olander Gorman Join retired librarian Mary Leugers and her mascot Rags to get the creepy crawlies with spiders.

• Oct. 17 Fall Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sylvania United Church of Christ 7240 Erie St., 419/882-0048. Gently used household items and clothing will be available. All proceeds will benefit the church’s outreach to the Sylvania community and beyond. ‘Clothing Bag’ for $3 from 8 a.m.-noon. ‘Fill a Bag’ for $2 (or 3 for $5) from noon-2 p.m. Library’s Cashapalooza, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Holland Branch Library 419/418.2292. 1032 S. McCord Rd. 419/418.2292. Learn about Extreme Couponing with Latisha Williams from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Enjoy food, games and information from 1-2 p.m. and hear Jean Kujawa, Lourdes University professor of business, whose topic is ‘“Ten Ways Americans Lose Money & How Not To,’ from 2-3 p.m.

Bite for the Fight

7240 Erie Street • Sylvania

Rummage Sale Saturday, October 17 8 am - 2 p.m.

“Clothing Bag” for $3/8 am-12 pm “Fill a Bag” for $2 (or 3 for $5) / 12-2 pm Gently used household items & clothing will be available

All proceeds will benefit our church’s outreach to this community and beyond.

Debbie Jones learned about ‘Bite for a Fight,’ to be held on the ProMedica Flower campus on Oct. 10, from Jill Johnson and her husband, Dr. Larry Johnson at the downtown Sylvania Farmers’ Market recently. ite for the Fight organizers are Flower Hospital. Mary Beth Zolik, preparing for the fifth annual ‘Bite survivor, spokesperson and broadcaster for a Fight’ event to be held at the from 101.5 The River, will serve as ProMedica Hickman Cancer Center honorary chair for the event. Registration located at 5200 Harroun Road on Oct. 10. is available the day of the event for $30 per person. Teams of eight or more costs $20 Guests have an opportunity to sample per person. The event will take place from delicious food offerings from area 9-11 a.m. For additional information visit restaurants while strolling a one mile promedica.org/event/a-bite-for-a-fight. course around the campus of ProMedica

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IN & AROUND SYLVANIA

• Oct. 18 Harvest Hoedown and Potluck, 6-8 p.m Olander Park, Nederhouser Community Hall 6930 Sylvania Ave olanderpark.com 419/882-8313 Twirl around the dance floor and celebrate the fall season. Dance the evening away with the Root Cellar Old Time String Band and Marlin Whitaker calling. Bring a dish to share. Collecting Native Seeds, 1-3 p.m. Sylvan Prairie Park, North Lot Sixth to ninth graders can learn about the Olander Youth Conservation Corps or continue their experience if they were part of the summer Corps and help collect seeds from native plants. Those seeds will be used to create new wildlfe habitat.

• Oct. 19 Paranormal Spirit Encounter Investigations, 6:30-8 p.m Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. toledolibrary.org 419/882-2089 Join an interactive presentation that will put you in the middle of a ghost hunt in the Library. Meet the PSEI team members and see their investigative equipment. Investigators will be available for questions. Registration is required.

• Oct. 20 Parent-to-Parent Workshop, 10-11:30 a.m; 6:30-8 p.m. Sylvania Library 419/824-8588 ‘Supportive Parents Involved in Raising Incredible Teens,’ is the topic of the workshop sponsored by SCAT. Leaving Leaves, Preschool, 10 a.m. Olander Gorman Join ECO Discovery! and solve the mystery of why leaves fall. Discover some leaves that don’t fall and make colorful leaves to eat.

• Oct. 21 The Art of Cookie Decorating, 9-11:30 a.m.; 1:30-3:30 p.m. ProMedica Flower Hospital Conference Center. Learn the secrets to perfect, artful cookies with Wendy Kromer-Schell, pastry chef and cake designer, and decorate eight to 10 cookies. Enjoy lunch with Martha Stewart’s pastry chef at noon. RSVP by Oct. 15 at 419/474-7029.

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Presented by the ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary. Ghost Hunter, Harold St. John Sylvania Area Historical Society, 7 p.m. Sylvania Heritage Museum 5829 N. Main St. Harold St. John, co-founder of the Toledo Ghost Hunters, will be the guest speaker at the Sylvania Area Historical Society’s October meeting. St. John, who has been involved in paranormal research for over four decades, will present a PowerPoint® show about the mission and work of the Ghost Hunters. A Q&A session will follow. The program is free and open to the public with good will donations to the SAHS. For information, visit sylvaniahistory.org.

• Oct. 22 Leaving Leaves, K to 5th Grade, 4 p.m. Olander Gorman Join ECO Discovery! and solve the mystery of why leaves fall. Discover some leaves that don’t fall and make colorful leaves to eat.

• Oct. 23 Holiday Bazaar, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sylvania United Church of Christ 7240 Erie St., Sylvania 419/882-0048 The annual holiday bazaar features handmade gifts, decorations, homemade baked goods and treats. A luncheon for $8 will be served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Oct. 25 Frontier Frights, Adults, 10 a.m. Olander Nederhouser The frontier was a new and scary place and settlers borught fears and superstitions along. Join ECO Discovery! on a spooky trip through time to meet the local frights and learn who and what they really were.

• Oct. 26 Medication Therapy Management 1- 4 p.m. CPW Health Center 3130 Central Park West Dr., Suite A 419/841-9622 www.cpwhc.com Michelle Schroeder, PharmD, RPH from UTMC will be here for individual appointments. Are you currently taking a laundry list of prescription medications, some over the counter and even some herbal remedies? Are you having trouble keeping up with the cost? Michelle can help.

History comes to life at the Toledo Zoo The Toledo Zoo will feature a trip down memory lane when it hosts ‘Night in the Museum,’ sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets to Night in the Museum include: tours of the museum, conservatory, greenhouse and the newly-renovated aquarium; displays of artifacts and relics; booklet full of little-known facts, architectural highlights and history of zoo buildings; learn about behind-the-scenes information, stories of years gone by and the zoo’s future plans; enjoy zoo food and a cash bar for those 21 and over. Tickets are limited, and are available by visiting toledozoo.org/night, calling 419/385-5721, ext. 2091or robin.guidera@toledozoo.org. This event is recommended for ages 10 and up.

ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary Presents

Pastry Chef & Cake Designer

Wendy Kromer -Schell The Art of Cookie Decorating Wednesday, Oct. 21 ProMedica Flower Hospital Conference Center Board Room

Class 1: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Class 2: 1:30 – 3:30 Learn the secrets to perfect artful cookies 2 hour class decorating 8-10 cookies Enjoy lunch with Wendy, Martha Stewart’s Pastry Chef and Wedding Cake designer, at noon

RSVP by Oct. 15 Questions? 419.474.7029

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Metroparks Hosts New Properties Tour

L-R: Michelle Grigore, program director for the Toledo Area Metroparks, and Felicia Clark, membership development specialist for the Metroparks, welcomed guests before the tour to explore Chessie Circle Trail, Wiregrass Lake, The Middlegrounds, Howard Farms, Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Keil Property, Swan Creek Corridor, Oak Openings Greenway Corridor and Blue Creek Metroparks.

L-R: James Scheib of Sylvania visited with Katherine Clement and Kim Kasement, both of the Toledo Area Metroparks program department, before boarding the bus for the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;New Properties Tourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on Sept. 12. The passage of the 2012 levy will allow the Metroparks to double in size in the next decade and includes 10 new parks. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;by Mary Helen Darah

Toledo Choral Society looking for new voices to begin its 97th season The Toledo Choral Society is in need of more voices as it begins its 97th season. The goal is to have 100 voices for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Messiah.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Rehearsals are on Monday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and

Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sylvania First United Methodist Church, 7000 Erie St., Sylvania. For more information, email ToledoChoralSociety@gmail.com, visit Toledochoralsociety.org or Facebook.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sylvania Township Police Officers Dan Krajicek and Clarence Whalen talked with Candy Gildea about the drug take-back program.

Drug Take Back is a Success

Sylvania Police officer Scott Hendricks, second from left, and police volunteers Todd Ziolkowski and Ben Boster looked on as Jayne Klinger talked with Sara Roberts, who brought her outdated prescription drugs to the police station.

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SAFS to host Ray of Hope Awards dinner; community leaders honored Sylvania Area Family Services, Inc., will host its annual Ray of Hope Awards gala fundraiser on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m., at the SAFS Events Center, 5440 Marshall Rd. The annual awards dinner recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations that make a significant impact on the greater Sylvania area. This year’s honorees include: Pat Nowak, Building & Industry; George France, Community Service; Advent Lutheran Church, Community Organization; Nancy Crandell, Education; Rep. Barbara Sears, Public Service; and Sister Jeremias Stinson and Sister Grace Ellen Urban, Sisters of St. Francis, Social Service. “This year’s awards feature a who’s who of community activists who have served our

community well and have spent their entire careers advocating for children and families,” said Anita Sanchez-Serda, SAFS executive director. “These individuals and organizations reflect well our mission to strengthen Sylvania, one family at a time.” Sylvania Area Family Services (SAFS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has provided help to at-risk and underserved families in the greater Sylvania area for more than 40 years. SAFS community service programs include a food pantry, afterschool mentoring program, summer camp and youth diversion. The cost for the event is $70 per person or two for $130. Contact SAFS at 419/882-8415 or dirsafs@ambt.net.

The annual Epworth United Methodist Women’s Arts & Crafts Bazaar takes place Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Epworth UM Church, 4855 West Central Ave. across from Wildwood Metropark. There is no admission charge and parking is free. Over 50 artists and crafters will offer a wide assortment of hand-crafted items. Two local authors will be among the exhibitors. Sixteen new vendors will join many favorites from past years. Items include jewelry, baskets, cards, herbs, soaps and lotions, fused and blown glass, knitted and sewn items, clothing and accessories. A silent auction loaded with unusual items is a highlight of the Bazaar. The diverse array includes dinners hosted by church members, gift cards for services and restaurants, themed

baskets loaded with specialty items, symphony tickets, an opportunity to throw the first pitch at a Mud Hens game, and original items donated by each vendor. In addition, the event includes a bake sale, coffee and pastry bar, and card party. Lunch is available from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with the advance purchase of a ticket. Contact the church office at 419/531-4236 for more information. All proceeds from the Epworth Arts & Crafts Bazaar go to support local missions. Past recipients include Friendly Center, Beach House, Mildred Bayer Clinic, Feed Your Neighbor, Second Chance for Life, YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter, Monroe Street Neighborhood Center, Toledo Campus Ministries and Sylvania Area Family Services.

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Award Winners

Sunset Retirement Communities Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Judy Bishop-Pierce, left, and President and Chief Executive Officer Victoria S. Bartlett, third from left, congratulate Business Office Manager of Sunset Village Janet Martin, second from left, and Executive Director of The Woodlands at Sunset House Diana Hoffman, right, for their Excellence in Caring Awards from LeadingAge Ohio. Martin and Hoffman received these awards during the annual LeadingAge Ohio conference in Columbus Sept. 9 and 10. LeadingAge is a nonprofit that represents notfor-profit long-term care organizations throughout Ohio. They recognize organizational excellence and individual leadership in services for older Ohioans.

SCAT to host town hall to discuss issue 3

S.C.A.T. is hosting a town hall to discuss the impact of marijuana legalization on Monday, Oct. 12, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in the Christian Life Center of Olivet Lutheran Church, 5840 Monroe St. Guest speaker Tony Coder, from Drug Free Action Alliance, will talk about the health impacts on young people, what the community will look like if marijuana is passed in Ohio, and what businesses will need

to think about. State Issue 3 is a proposed constitutional amendment granting exclusive rights to cultivate, market, and sell recreational and medical marijuana to a few select corporations and to allow all Ohio adults over 21 to grow and use marijuana. For more information, call Deb Chany, SCAT executive director, at 419/824-8588 or email dchany@sylvaniaschools.org.

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Senior Center participants ramp up for Issue 5 Sylvania Senior Center participants are excited to spread the word about Issue 5. They are proud of their Center and want everyone to know it. Issue 5 is a five-year 0.32 mills renewal plus 0.10 mills new tax. Sylvania city and township voters will have an opportunity to vote on this issue on the November ballot. Funds will support continuation of basic services, not expansion of programs or additional staff. More than 70 percent of Sylvania senior citizens or their family members have visited the Sylvania Senior Center and many have taken part in some aspect of senior programming. Health and wellness

programs, transportation, exercise and programs, healthy meals, fitness socialization programs and many learning opportunities are offered to help seniors stay independent and in their homes longer. The Center’s achievement of National Accreditation “makes a significant statement to our staff, board, participants, community, and funders, that we offer quality programs and provide them in a comfortable setting and with accountability” stated Julie Graf, Sylvania Senior Center’s director. Issue 5 will cost $13.30 a year for the owner of a $100,000 home.

Sylvania Area Family Services, Inc., and the Sylvania Domestic Violence Task Force are the sponsors of this year’s Northwest Ohio Silent Witness Project. There will be two events held Wednesday, Oct. 8. The first event is a presentation at SAFS, 5440 Marshall Rd., Sylvania, at 2 to 4 p.m. An evening presentation will occur at 7 p.m. at McCord Road Christian Church, 5765 N. McCord Rd. The display is a testament of commitment to break the silence about domestic violence. This year’s guest speaker is Olga Phoenix, internationally recognized vicarious trauma

prevention and organizational sustainability expert and author, who promotes thriving and wellness in trauma professionals through books, keynotes, trainings, and webinars. She is the author of the “Victim Advocate’s Guide to Wellness.” “The Silent Witness Project, a program of BGSU’s Women’s Center, provides hope, help and healing for the victims and violators of domestic violence,” said Anita Sanchez-Serda, SAFS executive director. “We’re pleased to host this year’s program, which can be life changing.”

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L-R: Madeline Rick, Domonique Glover, Semira Warrick and Lauren Woodward, dancers for the Toledo Ballet, displayed the creative talents of makeup artist Kelly Heuss, right, at the event that showcased local performing arts organizations including the Toledo Opera, Toledo Ballet, Toledo Rep, Toledo Jazz Orchestra, Toledo School for the Arts, Masterworks Chorale, Ballet Theatre of Toledo and the Toledo Symphony.

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Listen. Listen. Help Help.. Heal. Brian Brown, incoming Valentine Theatre board president, and Jane Kervin attended the ‘Season of the Arts Plaza pARTy’ on Sept. 17 at the Valentine Theatre. The third annual event, held in conjunction with The Arts Commission, celebrated Toledo’s performing arts scene.

/L-R: David Saygers, artistic director for the Toledo School of the Arts, and Matt Lentz, director of marketing and PR for the Valentine Theatre, enjoyed the performances on the Valentine’s KeyBank outdoor stage as well as the food and fun. – By Mary Helen Darah

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Cutting Edge Theatre, a new theatre company emerging in Sylvania, plans to host its inaugural gala Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. as a formal introduction to Sylvania. The gala, which will be a dress and tie event, is open to all ages and will showcase a variety of talent, including selected songs from musicals and short scenes from plays. Cutting Edge is currently looking for talent to perform provoking songs from musicals

such as “Spring Awakening” and scenes from straight plays at the gala. The theatre company promises to “create an intimate experience that expands the hearts and minds of both theatergoers and artists.” Auditions for the gala will be held Oct. 15 and 16 from 6-9 p.m. at Northview High School in the Performing Arts Center. Call Anne Clark at 419/494-4814 or email cetc2015@gmail.com to reserve an audition spot. Callbacks will be Oct. 20 at the same location and time.

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Gravestones left at Sylvania Heritage Museum find their way back home Several years ago, two gravestones found in a garage were brought to the Sylvania Heritage Museum where they have been resting next to the rear porch wall of the Sylvania Heritage Museum ever since. One day in late summer, Sylvania Historical Village and Heritage Museum Executive Director Andi Erbskorn and Sylvania's Superintendent of Parks and Forestry Pat O'Brien were talking about Christmas decorations for the village. Erbskorn happened to mention the mysterious gravestones in casual conversation with O'Brien. Rather than just moving on to the next topic, O'Brien found his curiosity piqued and set off to find the actual home for the two stones. After researching the two names, “Mary Knauss, b. Feb. 15, 1851; d. May 27, 1853 and daughter of Wm. & E Knauss,” and “Bertha Ellen Steuart, d. Feb. 28, 1872,” O'Brien concluded that the stones may have come from the area around Bellevue, Ohio. “I made contact with Gayleen Gindy, Sylvania historian, who said that her research suggested that the stones were not from the Sylvania area. A check of census records on the genealogical database Archive.com revealed that a William and Ellen Knauss had lived in

Bellevue, Ohio, around the beginning of 20th century. The couple were recorded in the 1910 census living with their son-in-law. Both died the following year. We next talked with Jim Dettinger, Sexton at Bellevue Cemetery. He researched cemetery records and concluded that it was likely that Mary’s stone had been taken from that location. Everyone that we talked to was very excited to learn about the stone and pleased we were returning it,” O’Brien said. “Our second stone for Bertha Ellen Steuart had been damaged and provides only limited information. We have a name and a death date we believe reads Feb. 25, 1872. Bertha Steuart was recorded in the 1870 census in Groton Township, just northeast of Bellevue. She was born in 1869 and lived there with seven brothers and sisters as well as her parents. This could be the same family but further research work is needed,” O’Brien stated. “We did rubbings from both gravestones to document that both had been here in the village for some time,” Erbskorn reported. “We are pleased to preserve history by returning these items to where they belong. It is exciting to be able to celebrate those families in this way.”

New Worship Arts Pastor hired

Matt Kandel Matt Kandel has been hired as the new worship arts pastor for McCord Road Christian Church, 4756 McCord Rd. A seasoned worship leader, he worked as a music and worship pastor at The Chapel in Akron for 10 years. Kandel studied at the Moody Bible Institute where he double majored in study of the Bible and Music, with an emphasis on classical guitar. He later completed sem-

inary through Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is a gifted vocalist and guitarist, who also plays the trombone, mandolin, piano, and has experience arranging, writing and recording music. He joins the MRCC staff full time and is accompanied by his wife Kellie, and their three children. Kendal will direct MRCC’s worship services each Sunday, currently including musicians, sound/video techs, room/set design, and a creative team. Matt has a love for a vast variety of musical styles, from hymns to modern worship songs. His desire is to see multiple generations worshipping God, as one, together. “We are lucky to have someone with Matt’s experience and talent. Matt brings warmth, energy, insight, and a wealth of experience to the life of our church. Because he thinks creatively and prayerfully, he is able to contribute not only to the worship arts, but also to the long range plan of the church on many levels,” said Andy Wiegand, MRCC’s senior pastor. MRCC is located in the heart of Sylvania and holds its services at 4765 McCord Rd on Sundays at 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11 a.m.

Benefit Held at Moose Lodge

L-R: Ted and Marsha Warrington were joined by event coordinator Steve Kiker and Joanne and Bill Ersham at the Sylvania Moose Lodge on Sunday, Sept. 27. Kiker said he worked with a large number of volunteers to plan the fund-raising event to support Ted Warrington and his family as he undergoes cancer treatments.

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Sylvania Historical Village Executive Director Andi Erbskorn talked with city of Sylvania’s Superintendent of Parks and Forestry Pat O’Brien about the two gravestones that have been resting by the back porch of the Sylvania Heritage Museum for the several years.

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Northview holds danceGold event to raise money for The Victory Center BY HELENA DARAH

The dreaded “C” word has most likely affected yourself, a family member, loved one or someone you know personally. Cancer is the demonic, cringe-worthy, stomach-churning word that will change someone’s Helena Darah life the second they receive the diagnosis. According to statistics, approximately 39.6% of men and women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. In 2014, 1,665,540 people were diagnosed with cancer and 67,000 of those people were Ohioans. These statistics are not meant to scare you, but rather enlighten you on the prevalence of this ugly disease and to honor the Victory Center, who takes those affected by cancer and provides them with astronomical help, care, and support during this difficult

time. This year, Sylvania Northview High School strives to raise as much money as possible through their danceGOLD Marathon Fundraiser to assist in the funding and indescribable support The Victory Center provides for those affected directly and indirectly with cancer. Northview students wisely selected to raise funds for The Victory Center, a nonprofit that provides love, support, compassion, hope and laughter for cancer patients and their families. They offer an array of services from healing practices such as Healing Touch, Reiki, massage therapy, reflexology and yoga, to counseling services for patients and their families. In addition, the Victory Center hosts support groups for those battling all types of cancer so people can share their experiences. These groups offer support, love, compassion and lifelong bonds with others and give the patients hope and strength. They also host a variety of special events such as belly dancing, crafting and nutrition classes.

Personally, I cannot thank the Victory Center enough for everything they did for my family when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was a sophomore in high school when I heard the news and was shocked that my 40-year old, athletic, healthy runner of a mom had such a scary illness. I did not know how to deal with it. After numerous chemotherapy sessions and her multiple surgeries (double mastectomy, hysterectomy, ovaries removed, reconstruction surgery) my mother, family and I were completely overwhelmed, exhausted and struggling to find strength. The people at the Victory Center were a godsend. The massages were exactly what my mom needed while going through treatment. She expressed how amazing it was to be waiting for “healing touch” on the other side of a door instead of the painful experiences she had to endure. My mother did not utilize the support groups but she knew other survivors who received comfort, hope and connections with fellow cancer patients by participating. The special events kept our minds off of the cancer and let us focus on living life. As my mother put it, “They treat you like a person, not a patient.” They took in my family as their own and the support and love they bestowed upon us was inexpressable. Northview plans to raise money for this lifechanging organization by hosting its annual student-led dance marathon on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. danceGOLD is a student service learning project that aims to teach students about citizenship and community. Students are divided into four teams and they compete in a series of events from basketball, to euchre, to Family Feud and Name that

Tune. Students receive points for events won and for raising the most money and must be standing for the whole duration of 6 hours! Each hour at the event, the students perform a line dance and do something to honor and remind everyone about the purpose and goal of the event. Please support these amazing, driven and caring students and help make their dreams of supporting the Victory Center come true. If you own or know someone who owns a restaurant, food is needed for the event as students will be moving for six hours straight to help raise money for this cause. Any prizes such as gift cards or merchandise would also be very helpful. If you do not have funds to contribute, your time is also beneficial. Volunteers are very much appreciated. The event raises funds for a great cause and demonstrates to our youth that they can be the change they wish to see in the world. It is truly inspiring to see these selfless kids spend hours before and after school to benefit others. These kids remind me of the reason of why I chose to become a teacher. I wanted to work with young people to inspire and to be inspired. They constantly revive my faith in humanity. No donation or amount of help is too small. You may contact me at hdarah@aol.com or call Northview High School 419/824-8570 and talk to our Principal Steve Swaggerty, our Media Center specialist Darla Omey or our Intervention Specialist Jessie Minard. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Please help us to provide support and strength to cancer patients in our community along with helping our youth feel the joy of making a difference.

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L-R: Andrew Potter, Jordyn Phillips, Melissa Pahl and Reigh Bisson, in honor of the Northern Lakes League’s Pink Week, Southview High School teacher Bryan Smith and his Business Ag students painted the breast cancer awareness banners across the school’s football field. Later that Friday, game attendees participated in a Pink Out. – By Marisa Mercurio

The Mud Hens Stand up to Cancer

Cancer survivor Chris Burkart threw the first pitch at the event that raised awareness and funds for cancer.

L-R: Cancer survivors Kay-Lynne Schaller and Robin Charney celebrated life and survivorship at the 'Toledo Mud Hens Stand up to Cancer' event on Aug. 30 at the Mud Hen's stadium in downtown Toledo.

L-R: Bill and Marty Carson stood up to cancer at the Toledo Mud Hens game highlighting survivors. Mr. Carson, a Vietnam army veteran who received cancer treatment at the Hickman Cancer Center on the grounds of ProMedica Flower Hospital in Sylvania, was honored at the event. – By Mary Helen Darah

Northview student Emma Crandall received a pink manicure from Brooke Weiner and Kaylee Hall while Tayelor Stammen who coordinated a ‘Pink Out’ to raise money and awareness for breast cancer looked on. The event was held in the cafeteria during the three lunch periods on Friday, Sept. 25. Cosmetology teachers Holly Fair and Chris Jude worked with Business Tech teacher Andrea Davis whose students provided the marketing services before the event and managed the payments during the event.

Northview Business Tech students Carter Sattler, Alexis Richardson and Marcella Perretti assisted Gwen Krolak as she paid for her manicure.

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River Centre Gallery celebrates opening during Red Bird Art Walk

Rick Stansley of NZRD Properties and John Healey of Danberry Co. Commercial Realtors congratulated River Centre Creative Director Dani Fuller, River Centre Foundation President David Garner, Ph.D., and board member Bengt Gerborg on the opening of the new gallery.

The River Centre Gallery opened at 5679 N. Main St. in downtown Sylvania on Oct. 2 to coincide with the launch of the Red Bird Art Walk. The theme of the first show is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Expressive Bodiesâ&#x20AC;? and featured local and regional artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; works illustrating that the human body is truly a work of art, which comes in many forms to be celebrated and valued. This first show featured a diverse mix of sculpture, 2-D, fiber, glass, and mixed media. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The newly designed gallery provides a unique space filled with a variety of creative approaches that capture the form, the design, the gesture, and function of the human form through the creative interpretation of the artist,â&#x20AC;? said Dani Fuller, River Centre Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creative art director. The River Centre Gallery is an outgrowth of the American Gallery that was a premier gallery for local and regional fine art for more than 20 years. The River Centre Gallery expanded on this tradition and developed an exciting new space to showcase the finest

local, regional and national art as well as an array of gift items. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were excited to be open for this initial Red Bird Art Walk and be part of the Red Bird Arts District, a new and exciting community collaborative,â&#x20AC;? Fuller noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud to be right down the street from the renowned Hudson Gallery that is the flagship of the Red Bird Arts District.â&#x20AC;? John Healey, of The Danberry Co. Commercial Realtors, represented the building owners Rick and Jeff Stansley and David Lenavitt of NZRD Properties and negotiated the lease for the 2,300 square-feet space. The Red Bird Art Walk features businesses in downtown Sylvania that will be open from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of the month. Each business, including boutiques, dining locations, creative agencies, photographers, design firms, newspapers and other creative establishments, will host a special creative event including art exhibits, live music, culinary arts, demos and performances.

Book Signings Held at Angelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angels

Shawn Gilsdorf of Harmon Sign unveils the new River Centre Gallery sign just in time for the grand opening.

Author Andrea Csortos and her illustrator brother Kyle Csortos signed a copy of their book, 'The Adventures of Monkey Mason,' for Josh Monore at Angela's Angels during a book signing on Sept. 26.

Illustrator Kyle Csortos, left, and author Kay Forsman, talk with Angela Christensen of Angelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Angels about their book, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;It Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Big To Make Others Feel Small,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; during a book signing on Sept. 19.

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A Look Behind the Business...DSA members Lori and Veronica Vincent Earth to Oven owners retire debt

Sept. 1, 2015, was a red-letter day for Lori Vincent and her daughter Veronica. Since April 24, 2014, the two have been operating Earth to Oven Bakery in Haymarket Square. On this momentous day, the mother-daughter team became debt-free. “We had a land contract with Michelle and Tim Rauch, the former owners of Sugar Shack who had equipped this facility, but had to sell because of health issues,” Lori Vincent noted. The Vin-

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cents were familiar with the location because of their involvement in the Sylvania Farmer’s Market and had looked with interest at the space before Sugar Shack opened. “This was a perfect set-up for us and allowed us to establish a base of operation,” Lori Vincent related. “However, when we signed, we had no idea how we were going to make this work,” she laughed. “Now, we can start to plan for some of those things we have wanted to include in our business.” Earlier in the year, the mother-daughter team added a limited lunch menu to their array of baked goods. “We listened to our cus-

tomers, who said they would really like another lunch option in downtown Sylvania.” Currently, the menu board features The Prescott, which is a combination of the Vincents’ thick sliced bacon coated in maple syrup, chicken salad and cream cheese with pimento; a specialty BLT, tomato pie, and stuffed peppers. “We plan to add soup and maybe some other surprises to our fall menu,” Lori Vincent said. Customers also enjoy 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 piecrust, which can be special ordered. “We have met so many farmers at the markets we attend that we are able to source everything we use locally. We can tell our customers where the ingredients are grown in what they buy,” Veronica Vincent said. “We also use plant-based food dye along with the all natural ingredients we use. ” The Vincents offer Flying Rhino coffee, a locally roasted bean by another downtown Farmers' Market vendor, Gini Behrendt. 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 parties on Sundays. The mother-daughter team had 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. 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 for Bud & Luke's before she entered the corporate world. “I learned from the best,” she said. Veronica Vincent attended the Washtenaw Culinary Institute and received her pastry certification while working at Ann Arbor's Zingerman's Deli. Six 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. Earth to Oven is a member of the Downtown Sylvania Association.

Allstate Insurance Company has introduced a new supplemental benefits program for companies with five or more employees: off-the-job accident insurance, according to JamiLynn Fox of the JamiLynn Fox Agency. “Premiums are $2.82 per person per week or $146 annually,” she pointed out. “Not only are you covered for accidents while you are off the job, you are also rewarded for outpatient physician visits, such as dental cleanings, eye exams, physicals, and much more. And, cash is paid directly to the policyholder, which can certainly help with co-payment charges,” Fox added. “This is a great way to mitigate the cost of health care,” she said. “This is also a very affordable way for small

business owners to offer benefits to their employees at no cost to the business,” Fox pointed out. “Each calendar year, this off-the-job accident plan will reimburse policyholders anywhere from $200-$400 (depending on what level of coverage they have) for things they are already doing, like going to the dentist. That is more than you are paying in premiums,” said Toni Stevens, Allstate Benefits Regional Sales Manager. “That is just the yearly benefit. Remember this is a full-protection accident plan that will pay cash to them for services they need if they have an accident off of the job. There is even built-in accident life insurance benefit in this program.”

The Kroger Co. family of stores is bringing the delectable flavors of Italy to its customers during the ultimate culinary experience, Savor World Flavor: Taste of Italy. The twoweek event runs through Oct. 11 and brings the robust flavor of freshly prepared prosciutto with melon, gourmet chicken Parmesan, and rich tiramisu dip to Kroger stores throughout northwest Ohio and in Lam-

bertville, Mich. During the celebration of world cuisine, Kroger customers are treated to an Italian feast as they shopped. Kroger asso˙ciates and chefs prepared recipes and offered samples of delectable dishes straight from Italy. For more details, including recipes, cultural facts and a chance to win a trip to Italy, visit www.ItalianWorldFlavor.com.

Businesses can now sign up for supplemental benefits Meet Downtown Sylvania Association members Lori and Veronica Vincent, owners of Earth to Oven.

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New nail salon, Polished Nail Bar, opens on Central Avenue

The Polished Nail Bar staff includes L-R: Kendra Johnston, Sandra Hall Brown, Tori Buckenberger, Amanda Paul, Marisa Nagel, Kaitlin Stack, Dana Ridner, Sara Khdeer, Elisa Armenta, Jaquie Dyko, Lauren Goldberg, Taylor Lumm and Kim Lishewski, seated. Not pictured is Kaylee Hall. “I have always wanted to have my own business,” noted Kim Lishewski, owner of the new Polished Nail Bar that opened Aug. 28 at 7007 W. Central Ave., Suites A and B. “Nine of the nail technicians here and I worked together for several years and the 10th is a longtime friend. We are like a family and we like working together. We realized that we wanted to start our own salon and it was decided that I would make it happen,” she acknowledged. “This was an opportunity I didn’t want to pass up.” Lishewski said she spotted the Central Avenue location and knew it would be the ideal spot for the business. “I am from Sylvania and I wanted to stay in the area,” she reported. “This is a great plaza with a good tenant mix from Starbucks, to Cinco de Mayo and the FedEx store all of whom generate good traffic. And Central Avenue is highly traveled offering us great visibility and exposure.”

Ken Hicks, of Diverse Development, negotiated the lease for the 2,400 square-foot space. John Kindzel and Kris Kegerreis of State Bank handled the financing for the space build-out. “It took several months to create the look we all wanted,” Lishewski said. “But the wait was worth it because we were able to achieve the look we wanted. We wanted to bring something beautiful and relaxing for women and men to the Sylvania area. We think we have created a nail salon like no other in the area.” According to Lishewski, every detail was considered in the design and furnishing of the salon from the two long custom-made stainless steel nail bars each accommodating six manicure stations for a total of 12 nail stations. Patrons are seated on comfortable bar stools facing an additional custom-made back-to back bar, which holds an assortment of nail polish and gels and separates the two nail bars. The back bar includes a storage compartment for each nail

technician, as well. “We like to think of this as an elegant 'bar' that our clients will enjoy,” Lishewski chuckled. Eight black leather pedicure chairs line the side wall, each equipped with glass pedicure bowls complementing the many crystal chandeliers throughout the salon. The high-tech receptionist’s station also reflects the sleek, elegant decor with a custom-built quartz counter adjacent to a handsomely furnished waiting area where patrons can sip on coffee or water and enjoy a cookie or other fresh-baked pastry before or after their appointment. “We all also decided that we all would wear black scrubs so we have a uniform look and also complement the decor,” Lishewski said. “A state-of-the-art ventilation system has been installed in the salon with individual vents above each nail station. This is working very effectively and even if a nail tech is using acrylics on a patron, the nail tech and customer sitting on the next bar stool is not bothered by the smell,” Lishewski noted. In addition to the manicure and pedicure stations, a waxing room has been equipped. Five of the nail technicians are also cosmetologists

and offer a full line of waxing services. A second room is available for the addition of other services as the need arises. The Painted Nail Bar is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for appointments. Walk-in customers are also accepted and are accommodated as technicians become available. “We are closed on Sunday, but we will open during the holiday season and for private parties,” Lishewski said.

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John Kindzel

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Ground broken for Sunset’s Fieldstone Villas; ribbon cut to celebrate Sunset House’s renovation Several of the initial Fieldstone Villa partners along with Sylvania Township officials were on hand to help break ground Sept. 29 to mark the beginning of construction. The new Fieldstone Villas are being built on the grounds of Sunset Village, 9640 Sylvania Metamora Rd. “These upscale villas will feature quality materials and offer several options in room sizes and features. The villas will range in size from 1,210 square feet to 1,621 square, with the possibility of personal options varying the sizes. First-time villa owners will have the opportunity to select finish options for their villa, choosing from six different floor plan designs,” Fieldstone Senior Villa Advisor Felice Wolff said. The first phase will include 12 villas. A 10,000 square-foot clubhouse will also be part of the new development designed by JMM Architects, Inc. of Columbus. Ruscilli Construction Co. is the general contractor for the project. There will be a bistro, exercise areas for classes and equipment, an indoor swimming pool, which will have access to an outdoor patio area, and many additional amenities, according to Fieldstone coordinator Gayle Young. “In addition, we plan to have special programming based in the clubhouse designed to support and enhance an active lifestyle,” she said. The development is the result of several focus groups that were held last year. It was determined that there was a need for a quality, inde-

pendent senior living community in conjunction with assisted living and skilled nursing in Sylvania. “Sunset Retirement Communities saw an opportunity to fill this need and offer a continuum of care,” Wolff said. In addition, a ribbon cutting was held Sept. 30 to celebrate the completion of renovations to Sunset House on Indian Road. The $5 million, 18-month project involved the total revamping of the facility. All four floors were gutted and redone. JMM Architects, Inc. of Columbus provided the design and Midwest Construction served as the general contractor for the project. The nonprofit Sunset Retirement Communities has a long history in the community, tracing its roots back to 1871 when The Women’s Christian Association of Toledo under the leadership of President Harriet May Barlow established the Home for Friendless Women, which was renamed The Old Ladies Home of Toledo in 1889. The organization was relocated to Indian Road in 1930 following a building campaign. During the 1940s, the name “Sunset House” was coined by residents who were happily living in the “sunset” of their lives. Sunset House remained an all-female residence until the 1990s when the first male resident and the first couples were welcomed to the facility. It was during this decade that the facility was expanded to include the Woodlands on the Indian Road campus and Sunset Village in Sylvania.

CIC membership offer opportunities BY ERIKA BURI/KATE FINESKE

One of the benefits of being a member of the Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation is attending the bimonthly board meetings at ProMedica Flower Hospital. Not only are members provided with a great lunch but have the opportunity to network with other business owners and community leaders. The lunch also serves as an excellent way to find out what the business community in Sylvania is up to in terms of the economy, development and jobs. In June, Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough talked to the group about the effort by the municipalities surrounding Toledo to conduct a study looking at alternate ways to acquire drinking water. These municipalities feel that, as a result of the water crisis of 2014, there needs to be an alternate way to acquire water so that the residents of Lucas County and beyond are not left without water in the event of another crisis. The city of Sylvania and Sylvania Township are

very involved in working on a solution, and Mayor Stough told the board of trustees that he feels the study will help direct efforts towards a solution that will work for everyone involved. In September, Erika Buri, Executive Director of the Olander Park System, shared general information during the SACIC trustee meeting about the park district and its programs including what projects have been completed over the past five years and how the park has expanded. “This was a great opportunity to give everyone an update,” she said. “We’ve grown so much in the last 10 years that people in the community forget we aren’t just Olander Park anymore.” If you are interested in becoming a member of the Sylvania Area CIC and joining in during the quarterly trustee meetings, you can find membership information at the website, www.sylvaniaareacic.org or contact Jeff Langenderfer, SACIC Membership Committee Chair, at jeffrey.langenderfer@53.com.

L-R: JMM Architects Inc. associate Steve Batsch, Sylvania Township Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Froelich and Chief Jeff Kowalski, Township Administrator John Zeitler, Township Trustees John Crandall and John Jennewine, Sunset Communities CEO Vickie Bartlett, Township Police Chief Robert Boehme, Fieldstone coordinators Gayle Young and Felice Wolff and Sunset Communities Board President Heidi Glosser broke ground to start construction on the project.

L-R: Sunset Communities Board President Heidi Glosser, Ottawa Hills Village Councilman Bob Reichert, Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon-Wozniak, Sunset Communities CEO Vickie Bartlett and Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson cut the ribbon to celebrate the completion of $5 million renovations to Sunset House on Indian Road.

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Fall is Full of Fun Festivities

SV presents ‘110 Stories’

Southview High School presents “110 Stories” on Thursday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct.18 at 2:30 p.m. This is a special performance honoring firefighters, police and first responders. The Honor Guard will perform, Sylvania Fire Chief Jeff Kowolski will speak, and a fire truck will be present for tours. The event will be held at Southview High School, 7225 Sylvania Ave. “110 Stories,” written by Sarah Tuft, captures the grief and resilience of New York City in the wake of September 11th through the words of those who experienced it directly -- not only the firefighters and police, but the ironworkers, chaplains, K9 handlers, nurses, photojournalists, and the homeless who witnessed the horrific events and saved lives that day too. Together, these unflinching first-person testimonials offer catharsis by revealing the hope, humor, and compassion that emerged in the midst of this tragedy. Memorializing 9/11 by sharing the stories no one saw on the news, this play is a powerful and humanizing account of New York City’s darkest day.

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The cast of over 50 students are involved in the production. Key players include: firefighter Don Casey – senior Max Ruff; Karen Slade – sophomore Sunita Dhar; Susan Flis, LPN – senior Sara Young; proud firefighter Jason Cascone – senior Nick Musser; Ironworker Tony Esola – senior Joey Ball; and K9 Handler Merlin Durhman – sophomore Liza Ryutov. Crew chiefs include the stage manager, sophomore Haley Felty, and tech crew chief, junior Erin Drake. The cost for adults is $9, students and seniors $7, with all first responders receiving one free ticket with ID. There is a special $1 off admission with the donation of two canned goods or nonperishable food items at the door. The Southview Chapter of the International Thespian Society is doing a food drive in support of the “Trick-or-Treat so Kids Can Eat” campaign. Tickets available at the door or at Southview on Oct. 12 and 13 from 5-7 p.m. Tickets are also available online at www.showtix4u.com starting Oct. 5.

• Oct. 1-31

Imagination Station Spooky Science Oct. 1-31 1 Discovery Way imaginationstationtoledo.org 419/244-2674 Want a little bone-chilling science? Check out ‘spooky science’ at the Imagination Station. Slime, edible blood, “Boo” bubbles and bloody handprints are all part of the scary fun. Times vary. Jeep Corn Maze, Friday and Saturday: Noon-Midnight Sunday: Noon-8 p.m. The Butterfly House 1145 Obee Rd., Whitehouse 419/877-2733 The 2015 corn maze theme is a salute to Toledo’s Jeeps. Come out and enjoy the fall fun. Admission-ages 10 and over-$8, ages 6-9 with an adult $7, under 5 with an adult free, 65 and over-$7.

• Oct. 16 and 17

Fall Family Fun Nights, 6-8:30 pm Sauder Village 22611 State Rt.2, Archbold 419/446-2541 saudervillage.com There is something magical about being in the village after hours. Register now to take part in the sixth annual Fall Family Fun Night. Take a hayride, make a fallthemed craft to take home, participate in pumpkin decorating and take an evening train ride. Pre-registration is required. See website for event rates.

• Oct. 16 and 17, 23, 24

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• Oct. 18

Harvest Hoedown and Potluck, 6-8 pm Olander Park, Nederhouser Community Hall, Sylvania, Ohio 419/882-8313 Celebrate fall with a twirl or two around the dance floor the dance floor. Dance the evening way with the Root Cellar Old Time String Band and Marlin Whitaker, square dance caller.

• Oct. 22- 23

Little Boo at the Zoo Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way www.toledozoo.org 419/385-5721 Please bring a bag or other container (to assist the zoo with their green initiatives) for trick-or-treating. Little Boo is the “spooktacular” Halloween party for preschoolers who may be too young to enjoy Pumpkin Path. Little Boo has fewer trick-or-treat stations than Pumpkin Path, so your little goblins don’t have to go as far for treats. Special admission rates for this event, see website.

• Oct. 23

Sylvania Playland’s Halloween Party, 5:30-8:30 pm 3620 Centennial Rd. 419/517-9094 Sylvania Playland is hosting its sixth annual Halloween Party featuring a haunted house, mini glow golf, Halloween crafts, three hours of play time, goodie bags and more. Tickets are $12.50 each.

• Oct. 24

18th Annual Halloween Hike Olander Park 6930 Sylvania Ave. www.olanderpark.com 419/882-8313 There will be over 20 different stations to collect treats and watch reenactments and storytellers along the path. Bring the children in costume to this kid-friendly event. All donations go to Sylvania Area Family Services. Gates open at 6 p.m. Kids 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Admission $1 donation for ages 3-12, 2 and under free. The Halloween Hike will be held rain-or-shin

• Oct. 24, 5:30-9 p.m. • Oct. 25, 2-4:30 p.m

Erie Shores Council Boy Scouts of America Halloween Party Camp Miakona 5600 W. Sylvania Ave. 419/241-7293 ErieShoresCouncil.org Come dressed in costume and have fun on the haunted trails and in the haunted cabins. Enjoy a haunted hayride, play games, have your face painted and much more. Buy tickets online for $6 or $8 at the door. The event is presented by the Rotary Club of Reynolds Corners.

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Fall is Full of Fun Festivities YMCA/JCC’s annual ‘Great Pumpkin Dash’ planned

Gabe Ng of SpaceBar, 5687 N. Main St., ‘spooked’ up his window with a ‘haunted’ village just in time for the Halloween season. • Oct. 25 • Oct. 27 Halloween Spooktactular, 3-4 pm Count Wakula’s Funny Fest and Toledo Symphony Orchestra Halloween Party, 6-7:30 pm Valentine Theatre Sylvania Branch Library 410 Adams Street, Toledo 6749 Monroe Street A favorite Halloween tradition is back. 419/882-2089 Enjoy a variety of pre-concert activities in Join magician Andrew Martin, the Wacky the Grand Lobby and then head into the Draky of Magical Mystification, in his Valentine Theatre for a program of spooky hauntingly hilarious Halloween Spooktacclassics. Bring your camera-kids get the tular. We will have games, treats, and opportunity to walk across the stage in the tricks immediately after the performance. annual costume parade. See website for Registration is required. event rates

• Oct. 25

Kid’s Halloween Express, 5-7 pm The Old Road Dinner Train 301 E. Adrian St. Blissfield www.murdermysterytrain.com 517/265-3626 Hop on board for the Kid’s Halloween Express. This two-hour Halloween themed train ride hosts a meal, activities and a costume contest. Reservations are required. Train boards 30 minutes prior to departure time.

• Oct. 26

Teen Halloween Bash, 7-8 pm Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe Street 419/882-2089 We’re having a party, you’re in for a scare! It’s a fun Halloween bash, so dress if you dare! Prizes for the best costume. Register at the information desk or at www.toledolibrary,org

• Oct. 30

Trick or Treat for Tots, 10 a.m.Noon Franklin Park Mall 5001 Monroe St. 419/473-3317 Shoppingfranklinparkmall.com Trick or Treat at participating retailers from 10 am-noon is geared for children 6 and under. Then enjoy not so spooky crafts and activities in the food court including a family photo booth.

The Great Pumpkin Dash 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run, hosted at the Sylvania YMCA/JCC, 6465 Sylvania Ave., will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11. Kids under the age of 5 will have an opportunity to participate in a Pee Wee Fun Run at 8:30 a.m., followed at 8:45 a.m. with a 1K Kids Fun Run for children 12 and under. The 5K Run/Walk, for older participants, begins at 9:15 a.m. in the morning on the campus near the Sekach Center. Participants will make their way along Sylvania Avenue, McCord Road, and a portion of the Bike Trail, then, reverse their course to return to campus. This year’s annual 5K Run/Walk is sponsored

by Supplemental Staffing and will feature chip timing provided by Everal Race Management. Sylvania YMCA/JCC Wellness Director and Event Coordinator Candice Billau said, “The Great Pumpkin Dash has become a popular event with the Sylvania community. It’s a wonderful time to get the family together, be active and have fun in the fall.” Wear your Pumpkin Costume to the event, because prizes will be awarded in several categories. For more information about the Great Pumpkin Dash 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run, visit ymcatoledo.org. Or, call the Sylvania YMCA/JCC at 419/885-4485.

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Tales of Mystery and Art, 5-9 pm Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe Street 419/255-8000 Discover tales and mysteries of the Toledo Museum of Art in the hidden spaces and galleries. These areas will be transformed by music, lights and the spirit of the season. Costumes encouraged. There is no charge for this event.

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Elks Recognize Rosie Mathews

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L-R: Molly Velez, state president for the Ohio Emblem Clubs, honoree Rosie Mathews, and Sylvania's Town Crier, Michael Lieber, helped recognize Mathews on Sept. 20, which was officially declared 'Rosie Mathews Day' by the mayor of the city of Sylvania. Mathews, a Sylvania resident for over 30 years, was instrumental in starting the Elks Ladies Auxiliary, now known as the Ohio Emblem Clubs. At the age of 88, she continues to serve as its treasurer. —by Mary Helen Darah

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Taste of World Celebrates Diversity

L-R: Jenna Daboul, Noor Mohammed and Oumeima Djema tasted foods from around the world at the event that included a photo booth, henna tattoos, games and family fun.

L-R: Youth group director for the Masjid Saad Youth Group, Abdurrahman Mustapha, and Dr. Mohammed Alo visited at the ‘Taste of the World’ event held on Aug. 29 at the Toledo Islamic Academy in Sylvania.

L-R: Eanas Abutaha and Laana Abutaha celebrated the diversity of Sylvania at the annual event at the Toledo Islamic Academy on W. Alexis Rd. – By Mary Helen Darah

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Hangs with the Herd

BY MARY HELEN DARAH

A Visit with the Elks Lodge #53

Singer Charles Vivian arrived in the United States from England and started a club, originally called the Jolly Corks, with other entertainers due to the strictly enforced Blue Laws in New York City. The Blue Laws made it illegal for music halls, restaurants and other entertainment venues to be open on Sundays. Vivian recruited entertainers and their friends to meet in the attic of a boarding house on Sunday, Dec. 15 1867. Word spread of the Jolly Corks and members were encouraged to bring guests to subsequent meetings. The group continued to grow and resolved to become a benevolent order, form a committee to draft rules and select a name. Many mammal names were debated but the mighty elk won out for its desire to live in peace yet willing to defend its mate, young and to protect the weak of the herd. In 1868, the Jolly Corks became The Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks and today there are 1,798 lodges across the USA.

More than Chicken Dinners

The Elks Lodge #53 has been around for 127 years and is the fifty-third lodge in the nation. The Lodge is known for their famous chicken dinners, held on the third Sunday of the month, but members such as Tony Federici is proud of the organization’s philanthropic endeavors of the past and present. “During WWI, the Elks created and bought the first MASH [Mobile Army Surgical Hospital] unit and paid for the transportation of its doctors and nurses,” states Federici. “At the end of WWII, the Elks offered 40 million dollars in educational loans to returning veterans. Today we fundraise and have events that benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Ability Center and the police and fire departments of Sylvania. We also have a scholarship fund for local students. We work with Sylvania Area Family Services at Christmas time to purchase over $3,000 in gifts and host a party for area kids. That event tugs at you.”

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Gale Clark of Harmony in Life pointed out some of the handcrafted items available for sale to Chris Zunk.

Massage therapist Marianne Weston provided a chair massage for Jane McCowan at Kur Balance.

Lynn and Brian Kezur admired the artwork of Dani Herrera at Interrupt Marketing.

Sairah Husain and Deanna Davis enjoyed the art on display in the Periodic Table of Element 112.

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Mark Bramson and Friends Matt Meeker, Dale Dutridge and drummer Mike Shaffe (not pictured) entertained at Choconotes.

Eric Clingo of Humblebee Farm talked about his products with Jesse Miranda, Christina and Lee Bernath at Sylvan Studio.

Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber chatted with Judy Arkebauer during the Red Bird Art Walk.

Tom Hollopeter admired the tattoo art of artist Dominic Paren at Studio419 Photography.

Autumn Shock served customers Kevin Dickerson and Mark Matusalem at Sodbuster Bar.

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Photographer Jim Shipman talked about his display of work with Janet and John Neundorfer at Brieschke's Bakery.

Dawn and Tayler Murphy and Christy and Greyson Limauro admired the paintings on display at the River Centre Gallery.

Laura Lancz provided some 'color' for Debbie Hays while her friend Carolyn Mahlman looked on at Reve Salon and Spa.

V Concepts owner Valentine Onomye, right, looked on as barber Kevin Andrew gives Dale Stevens a complementary shave.

Pat Meyer of Lily Whitestone helped Ximena Gray with her hat selection.

Dick and Jan Kott admired the pottery during the Red Bird Art Walk.

Dena and Shawn Nachtrab and Jessy Nachtrab enjoyed the entertainment at Chandler CafĂŠ.

Sketch artist Craig Fisher, right, created a likeness of Linn and Kathy Petersen at Kevin Charles Hair Artistry.

Colleen Barnhart, Alisa Heerdegen, Sarah Carver and Kaitlin Smith created floral jewelry at Beautiful Blooms by Jen.

Sarah Meade, Julee Peterson and her mother- and father-in-law Alyce and Dave Peterson enjoyed the music of Chinese Purple at TREO.

Artist Camilla Emerson talked about her 'Snow Angel' with guest Marilyn Marzek and Angela Christensen of Angela's Angels.

Nancy Kezur and her daughter Brittany Eyre watched artist Tara Belle Outten create her clay flowers at Chic Happens.

Jenie Coppler and her daughter Lily enjoyed chatting with Cliff Oswald of ProMusic.

John Semann and Noah Archer put their creative touches on the new mural at Earth to Oven.

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Sylvania – Then & Now: 5693 Main St.

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BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

Continuing on with our history series, we started at the northwestern corner of Main and Monroe streets and have told the history of each building working our way north and now we have arrived at the southwestern corner of Main and Maplewood streets. This building is known as 5693 Main St., and it has a long history of occupants. When the big fire destroyed the original building on this parcel in 1887, the owner, Washington Lenardson, had been operating a general store since about 1867 with the help of his wife Electa, and her sister Margaret Shaffer. County records say the current building was constructed in 1882, however, this is not true because according to the newspapers from April 27, 1887, when the big fire destroyed the entire block, Washington Lenardson lost his building and his entire stock. Within a couple weeks after the fire, the Lenardsons sold the property to Washington H. and Clara L. Huling. Mr. Huling had the current two-story structure built on this property, and moved his general store here until he died in 1890. The local telephone company used the second floor for offices and a switchboard until 1895. In 1890, after Mr. Huling, a long-time downtown Sylvania business owner and extensive Sylvania property owner, died, his wife Clara rented the first floor to William H. Gibbs, who operated a dry goods store from about 1890 to 1904. In the meantime, on the second floor, the telephone company vacated in 1895 and Mrs. Huling rented the upstairs portion of the building to Abda Dolph who began operating a funeral parlor. It is reported that they had a special type of hoist in the rear portion of the building to get the caskets and other necessary furniture to the second floor. In 1900, Mille R. Gibbs purchased the building. She and her husband William operated Gibbs Dry Goods on the first floor until 1904. In 1904, the Wagonlander family arrived in Sylvania and rented the first floor for their dry goods store, specializing in Brown’s brand shoes, as can be seen in the 1907 photo. In 1908, Abda C. and Mary A. Dolph purchased the building. He had been operating his funeral parlor on the second floor and because he now wanted the use of both floors, the Wagonlanders moved across the street. In

1924, Mr. Dolph brought in George F. Reeb and soon changed the name to Dolph-Reeb Funeral Directors. In 1927, Dolph and Reeb moved their funeral business one block north, on Main Street, where the current Reeb Funeral Home is located today. The Sylvania Sentinel dated Oct. 20, 1927 said: “Morris Muntz of Toledo announced that he will open a new store in Sylvania shortly. He will carry ladies and children’s ready-to-wear clothing, dry goods, and a variety of merchandise. He will locate in the Dolph-Reeb building, corner of Main and Maplewood, and expects to start in with a new stock around Nov. 10. Mr. Muntz has had several years of experience in the business. He will reside in Sylvania.” Dolph continued to own the building until he died in 1931, and then his wife Mary sold the building to George F. Reeb in 1943. From 1943 until 1969, this building was referred to as the Reeb building. The business owners renting the first floor after the funeral home relocated included: 1927 to 1948 – Muntz Department Store 1948 to 1956 – Green’s Department Store 1956 to 1961 – F.K. Leitner and Sons, Contractors 1961 to 1962 – Daniel Endrizal, Dentist and Harold Currier, Dentist 1962 to 1963 – Railway Express, Ohio Michigan Wholesale Distributors, Ohio Michigan Discount Store 1963 – Vacant building 1964 to 1967 – Henry Goodman – Goodman Art Gallery and Art School 1967 to 1973 – Sylvania Art Center Gallery – Henry Goodman – (He purchased the building in 1969) 1973 to 1975 – Exotica Inc. – Plants and Antiques – Mr. T’s Leaves (Gus and Ruth Liaros purchased the building in 1974) 1975 to 1984 – Century 21 Real Estate 1985 to 1988 – Liaros Gallery 1988 to 1992 – John Henry Fine Jewelry 1992 to 1995 - Pitcher’s Mound Sports Card Sales 1995 to 2001 – Turquoise Coyote Trading Company 2001 to 2007 – Lily’s on Main 2008 to 2010 – Bumble 2010 to 2014 – Juni Boutique and Smooch 2014 to present: Chic Happens – ladies boutique. The upstairs was converted into apartments

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Northview Homecoming is Festive Event

L-R: Homecoming court class representatives Pauline Brenner, senior, Carol Wygant, senior, Natalie Kujawa, senior, Emma Crandall, senior, Molly Spieldenner, senior, Mia Restivo, junior, Lily Kalanquin, sophomore, and Ella Scanes, freshman, prepared to take the field at halftime.

L-R: Zoey and Sammi Briggs, both sixth graders at McCord Junior High School, cheered on the Wildcats during the homecoming game at Northview High School on Oct. 2.

L-R: Northview High School Athletic Boosters Leann Lutz, Claudia Newton, Amy Powell, Heather Ersig and Amy Eppard were on hand at the game selling spirit wear to the Wildcat crowd.

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Sylvan Students Visit the Stars

Sylvan reading teachers Susan Micsko and Shelly Schafer treated students who were successful summer readers with a program at the Appold Planetarium at Lourdes University. Fourth and fifth grade students attended in the morning.

Amy Addington accompanied Sylvan reading teachers Shelly Schafer and Susan Micsko when they brought first, second and third grade students to the Appold Planetarium of Lourdes University on Sept. 22. These students successfully completed 50 days of reading during the summer reading program.

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Students learn to run Students were rewarded with ribbons at last year’s run.

Nick Campbell, Ben Tucker, Drew Barnesky, Andrew Fineske, Jacob Weiner, Zack Mitchell and Kyle Cody had fun participating in the Highland Stride held Sept. 25.

SAFS Holds Inaugural Fiesta

L-R: Board Members Sister Ann Carmen Barone, Linda Velandra and Dottie Van Drieson.

Dave Sanchez of Dave White Chevrolet with Stephanie Serda – By Anita Sanchez-Serda

Max Brennan on the waterslide during the Rally Day Mess Fest held at Sylvania United Church of Christ.

Nicole Geisler, front, and Summer Glassmoyer loved the water slide that was part of SUCC’s Rally Day Mess Fest, which kicked off the regular worship season Sept. 13.

Tess Helbert had her shaving cream can ready to go. After the service, children and adults gathered outside for a Silly String and shaving cream battle and waterslide fun.

Madelyn Gilley prepared to make a handprint. Congregants went to four different stations during the worship service to color and then paint with brushes and their hands.

SUCC Mess Fest Kicks Off Season

What started as a way to get younger kids interested in cross country running has now grown to include over 300 kids from each of the seven Sylvania elementary schools running in a three-race series. David Briggs, physical education teacher at Northview and cross country coach, wanted to inspire kids, including his twin daughters, to run. Now in its fourth year, 300+ kids in grades K-6 from each of the Sylvania schools cross the starting line in their school colors … all for the love of the sport of running. But what makes this event even better is that all of the Sylvania schools are involved, either in running, organizing and charting the course, manning the start and finish lines, or registering kids. The cross country team members and coaches from Northview and Southview, as well as the three junior high schools, facilitate the series at Secor Metropark and have inspired kids from all of the elementary schools to race against themselves and each other. An added benefit of the program is that now

all of the elementary schools have started morning running clubs to help condition kids for the series. It also helps foster the love of running and exercise and helps students be more active and work off some of that excess energy before sitting down to a day of learning. “It’s a dream come true,” said Briggs, “to see how engaged and spirited the kids are throughout the course of the series.” And it has inspired a new generation of runners as well as instilled pride in each student in his/her gains and accomplishments and their school spirit as they cheer each grade level. According to Briggs, that pride and energy spills over into the school and the classroom. This year’s series of races were held on Sept. 22, Sept. 29 and Oct. 6.

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LIBBY STUPICA

A STUDENT SPEAKS Life is stressful. No matter your age or occupation, there will be times when you just need a break. Unfortunately, we don’t typically have the luxury of impulsively skipping school or work, and hopping on a plane Libby Stupica to Bora Bora when things become rough. However, there are simple things I’ve discovered that have a calming effect on me. They boost my mood when I’m stressed or need a pick-me-up. For example, going outside for a quick bike ride around my block, or pausing to make a warm cup of decaf can immediately clear my mind. In fact, there are plenty of things that make me happy even when I’m already very content and don’t necessarily need a “pick me up.” Recognizing what brings me joy is a definite mood booster - it’s keeping an eye out for the little blessings in life. That’s why I decided to sit down and make a list of several of the many things that make me smile and share it with you! Are any of ours the same? • Eating my grandma’s homemade macaroni and cheese noodle by noodle while watching a Harry Potter movie marathon...followed by an in-depth conversation about Neville’s growth as a character. • Walking around the farmer’s market downtown Sylvania on Tuesdays with my mom and buying the best honey in the world (shout-out to Dee’s Bees Honey!). • Finding great deals online and tracking my package until it arrives. • Biking or rollerblading on the University Trail to Wildwood on a dreary day and managing to miss the rain by minutes.

• Feeling extremely accomplished after reading a large section of a challenging literature assignment (and feeling a bit more intelligent, .too!) • Using a gift card and hearing the cashier say that I have more money left on it than I thought. • Getting into bed with cool, clean sheets after a long day. • Using a new Bath & Body Works seasonal soap for the first time and getting the first pump of foam. • Renting Disney’s “Brave” with my mom, watching the “Behind the Scenes,” and fantasizing about a trip to Scotland together. • Coming home from cross country practice and smelling my dad’s potato soup cooking on the stove and seeing Panera bread bowls on the counter (a glorious carb-overload that warms my soul in the fall and winter months). • Lighting a new candle for the first time and watching as a little melted ring appears around the wick • Playing Heads-Up with my mom and watching her hysterical imitation of Donald Duck while waiting for the film at the drive-in to start. • Getting my locker combination right the first time I unlock it in the morning. • Driving around town with my dad as he mentors me (I get my license in December!). • Letting my hair down after having it up all day. • Seeing my article in print for the first time in my life! Obviously, I don’t make a list like this one daily. However, I do have a Five Minute Journal that I fill out every morning and evening. I write down things I am grateful for and journal about good things that happened that day. It helps me start each day on a good note. In the evening it helps me focus on what really matters. Stress begone!

SCHOOL NEWS

Sylvania 2015 Educators of the Year

Back Row, L-R: Karen Hehl, Central Trail Principal, Cindy Wright, Maplewood Cafeteria, Kate Fineske, Highland Parent Volunteer, Kathleen Theiss, District Disability Coordinator, and Gail Masse, Occupational Therapist. Front Row, L-R: Amy Schloegl, Northview English and Alyssa Bauer, Stranahan Kindergarten. Missing: Mark Birr, Hill View Custodian and Dan LaRue, Maplewood Volunteer. Gail Maase, occupational therapist, was named as the overall Teacher of the Year. A 15year veteran, Gail has worked throughout the District but calls Stranahan Elementary and the preschool classes her “home.” Nominated by a colleague for her tireless work on behalf of children, especially those with special needs, she champions the whole child including working with families to ensure that all of their needs are met. Also named were teaching colleagues Alyssa Bauer, Stranahan kindergarten teacher, who is a nine-year veteran of the district; Kathleen Theiss, an intervention specialist at McCord who took on a larger role this year as one of the district’s special education coordinators. Kathleen has been with Sylvania Schools for 25 years. Joining Alyssa and Kathleen is 21-year veteran Northview English teacher Amy Schloegl. Karen Hehl was named the administrator of the year for her work as an assistant principal at Timberstone. Karen was recently named as the principal at Central Trail Elementary. The students, staff and parents have embraced her as a Central Trail cub. The support staff honorees include Hill View custodian Mark Birr, a 14-year employee

Musician of the Week

Senior Ryan Thomas has been a member of the Wildcat Band all four years of high school. With his positive attitude and musical skills he helps lead the Wildcat Band as band president. Ryan is a member of the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band. Ryan has also participated in OMEA Solo and Ensemble, the Toledo Youth Orchestra, University of Indiana music clinic, Interlochen Fine Arts camp, OMEA District and State Honor Bands, and has studied with Jordan Wirth and Bob Bell. Ryan was the winner of last year’s Toledo Symphony League’s Young Artists Competition. Ryan is the son of Janice and Rob Thomas.

that keeps the schools looking good and safe for all. Cindy Wright makes the Maplewood cafeteria her home and she ensures that all students learn the etiquette and importance of nutrition and proper eating habits. Volunteers are part of the backbone that make Sylvania Schools great and serving as ambassadors for the parent side of the District are wonderfully gifted parent Kate Fineske and grandparent Dan LaRue. Kate has served on numerous Highland Elementary committees but is also known for her work on a district level with the Sylvania Schools Parent Organization and various committees. Dan LaRue can be seen daily - rain or shine - on the corner near Maplewood helping children safely make the trek across Erie St., volunteering his time as a crossing guard. The Educator of the Year program has been a part of the district since 1984. It is a way for the district to recognize and acknowledge staff members and volunteers for the invaluable contributions they make every day. There are four levels of recognition: volunteers (2), support (2), administrator (1), teacher (3) and one teacher of the year who will represent Sylvania Schools at the state level competition in the spring.

Cougar of the Week

Math teacher Kara Curran nominated Ian Mahoney. Mrs. Curran said, “Through hard work and perseverance, Ian has been very successful in Algebra 2. Not only is he a fantastic math student, he is also a very talented artist. I have known Ian a very long time and continue to be proud of his continued successes both in and out of school.” In his spare time Ian enjoys drawing, reading and biking. His favorite book is “The Inheritance Series,” by Christopher Paolini. If he could meet anyone in the world it would be Leonardo Da Vinci because he was an engineer, artist and scientist. Ian is the son of Stephanie and Joel Mahoney.

LOURDES NEWS

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Lourdes president presents the year in review Lourdes University President David J. Livingston, Ph.D., delivered the annual State of the University Address at the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University in Sylvania on Sept. 29. Joining Dr. Livingston were Board of Trustees Chairman Ernest Enrique and Student Government Association President and marketing major Zhané Broomfield. Dr. Livingston addressed the expectations and state of universities in the U.S.A. as well as the College Scorecard unveiled by President Barack Obama in early September. According to the College Scorecard, the success of U.S. colleges and universities is based on out-ofpocket admission costs for students, graduation rates, and earning potential of graduates. “It is important that Lourdes University stays focused on these metrics. As a Catholic Franciscan university, Lourdes must also focus on academic excellence. We are proud of our alumni who are in the world and doing amazing things. Lourdes graduates will continue to be professionals who can change the world for the better,” he said. During his address, Dr. Livingston also shared the university’s new strategic plan, which focuses on student success. In the past year, Lourdes has invested in its infrastructure with new and improved classrooms, labs and art studios, as well as the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center, set to open in July 2016. The 42,000 square foot center will feature cardio, free weight, aerobic and yoga rooms for all students, as well as a home court for Lourdes basketball and volleyball teams who play in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. New academic undergraduate offerings include Dean’s Scholars and Honors programs

and an Evening and Weekend Program for adult professionals looking to achieve their bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, nursing (RN to BSN program), and social work. Those who enroll in the Evening and Weekend Programs also receive a reduced tuition rate. New graduate academic offerings include a Master of Social Work degree offered through a partnership with Saint Louis University, and the Master of Organizational Leadership program at FCA US Toledo Assembly Complex. Dr. Livingston added, “We remain open to taking our programs to more companies locally and regionally.”

Job and internship fair

Employers seeking entry-level talent are encouraged to register for the upcoming Job and Internship Fair at Lourdes University offered on Friday, Oct. 9. The fair will run from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. More than 40 companies have already registered for the Job & Internship Fair, including: Northwestern Mutual, ProMedica, The Andersons, HCR ManorCare, FOX Toledo-WUPW TV, The Toledo Zoo and Aquarium, The Olander Park System, Weber O’Brien, Ltd., Zepf Center, H&R Block, The Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio and Bolt Express. The event is open to Davis College and Lourdes University students and alumni. In addition, community members with a focus on finding professional employment are welcome to attend as well.

L-R: Lourdes President David J. Livingston, Student Government Association President Zhane Broomfield and Board Chairman Ernest Enrique at the Lourdes State of the University address.

Regional Growth Partnership VP to speak

The Lourdes University College of Business and Leadership, and Enactus: The Business Club offer “How to Succeed in International Business Without Actually Trying” on Wed. Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Franciscan Center on the Lourdes Campus, 6832 Convent Blvd. Paul Zito, Vice President of International Development at Regional Growth Partnership will serve as the guest speaker for the Lourdes ENACTUS Lecture Series. An Ohio native, Mr. Zito has lived overseas for 15 years and is fluent in German and French. He has 30 years of international sales and international business development experience, and has done business with well-known companies including British Sky, Mitsubishi, Siemens and

Sony. He received a Master of Business Administration degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and German from Ohio University. Designed to expand individuals’ knowledge of international business and inspire future business leaders, the presentation begins with a networking event at 5:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Attendees are asked to RSVP with Heidi Keller, Administrative Assistant for the College of Business & Leadership, by Oct. 19 by email at hkeller@lourdes.edu or phone at 419/5178887.

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Lourdes Students Plant Native Seedlings

Lourdes students Katie Ohms, Sara Ondrus, Mckenna Parker; second row, Gabriella Crip, Clay Jones, Martina Melchor, Jim Minesky, Ph.D., Nick Maurer, Dave Dalton and Noah Scott, Olander Park Horticulturist Cindy Carnicorm, right, and Lourdes Assistant Professor of Biology and Health Sciences Jim Minesky, Ph.D., fourth from left, spent Saturday morning, Oct. 3, planting native seedlings and trees at Sylvan Prairie Park as part of the university’s Campus Sustainability Month initiative. This project also assists the Olander Park System program planting in an area that is being restored into streamside forest and prairie.

Jell-O in the nursing lab The Lourdes University College of Nursing is recognized as a national leader for excellence in nursing education, having been awarded more than $8 million in funding from federal, state and private funders. With excellent faculty at the helm, nursing students learn how to best advocate for their patients, provide strategies for optimal health and recommendations for wellness. Lourdes nursing educators and lab instructors are always seeking to develop

innovative methods to best prepare their students. One of these developments involves how to properly administer injections into the appropriate layers of skin tissue, represented by the colored layers of Jell-O. “We have utilized this method for a few years now. The Jell-O acts as an appropriate simulator of the skin’s layers. Our students are able to practice giving injections in a lab setting, preparing them for working in the clinical setting,” said Lab Director Anita Simmons.

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Fall Visit Days offered at Lourdes Lourdes University is offering prospective students and their families the opportunity to explore Gray Wolves Country this fall. Each visit day begins at 9:30 a.m. and takes place at the Canticle Center, 5335 Silica Drive, in Sylvania. Prospective students and their parents can tour campus accompanied by Lourdes students and an undergraduate admission representative. During the tour, students are encouraged to meet their peers who attend Lourdes, share their academic interests with professors and advisors, discuss scholarship opportunities, meet with coaches and tour Lourdes’ signature apartment-style on-campus housing. The visit days are Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Canticle Center and Saturday, Nov. 21 also at the Canticle Center.

Individuals can register by visitiong www.lourdes.edu/visit. For information, call 419/885-5291or visit lcadmits@lourdes.edu. Those traveling to Gray Wolves Country from outside the region are encouraged to make their trek an overnight or weekend getaway. Known as the “City of Trees,” Sylvania is located just minutes from Toledo and the Michigan border. Sylvania offers boutique shops and one-of-a-kind restaurants in the historic downtown area as well as parks, an arboretum and nature preserve. The area offers an array of activities from the cultural arts, America’s best zoo, shopping, sporting events, the Great Lakes and more. Individuals and families can also choose to set up a daily tour. Tours are offered at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily.

The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program has compiled a great lineup of classes, lectures and travel opportunities.

Hummer and Sara Jobin, resident conductor for TSO. Lifelong Learningmembers pay $41 for each of the class/concert packages.

Lifelong Learning offers classes, lectures and travel Friday Lectures and Hot Topics

Once a month, Lifelong Learning offers a Friday lecture at 10 a.m. followed by a Hot Topic discussion at 11:15 a.m. in the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd. in Sylvania. Refreshments are available beginning at 9:15 a.m. The lectures are free to first-time attendees and Lifelong Learning members. The cost for each Hot Topic meeting is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

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Ohio Department of Transportation’s public information officer Theresa Pollick explains how the construction in the region not only upgrades the condition of the roads but improves safety and reduces congestion. The Hot Topic Discussion that follows features Marilyn Zielinski, technical services manager at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, addressing “The Toledo Library for Lifelong Learning.”

Travel Opportunities

The Lourdes Lifelong Learning program offers two day trips this fall and the opportunity to travel to Israel in 2016. For information, visit www.lourdes.edu/travel.

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Israel Experience 2016

June 4-18, 2016 with a cost of $2,600 per person plus airfare. Explore and see first-hand Jerusalem, the Western Wall, Church of the Holy Sepulcher and the Mount of Olives. Walk the ruins of Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Float in the “unsinkable” waters of the Dead Sea. At Masada, be transported back in time to the days of King Herod declared a UNESCA World Heritage Site. Other cities and sites include Bethlehem, Capernaum, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee. The trip will be led by Mary Beth Wiegopolski, theology instructor at Lourdes University.

Special Events

Two Lifelong Learning special offerings combine a class session with a concert performance by the Toledo Symphony Orchestra at the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University. Class participants delve into the music with Lourdes music instructor Ken

The Scottish Symphony: Felix Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 3

Class: 1-3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 8, $15 for members and $27 for nonmembers. Concert: 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, $28 per person.

Serenade for Strings: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Class 1-3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, $15 for members and $27 for nonmembers. Concert: 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, $28 per person.

Classes

The Lourdes Lifelong Learning program offers classes this fall. For more information on these classes, visit www.lourdes.edu/lifelong, emaillifelong@lourdes.edu or call Lifelong Learning coordinator Laura Megeath, Ph.D., at 419/824-3707.

Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 13, 21, 28; 9-11 a.m.

Immersion Spanish with Ken Hummer, Spanish instructor who has done mission work in Mexico and El Salvador. $48 for members; $60 nonmembers;

Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Salem Witch Trials with Loryn ClausonHodge, master’s student and history tutor. $48 for members; $60 nonmembers;

Thursdays, Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov.5; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Painting Fall and Winter Landscapes with artist Anjelika Manakhimova, trained fine artist in Russia and the U.S. $80 for members; $92 nonmembers;

Saturdays, Oct. 17, 24, 31; 12-3 p.m.

Universal Monsters (in film) with Diana DePasquale, author and doctoral candidate in American culture studies at Bowling Green State University. $54 for members; $66 nonmembers;

Wednesday, Oct. 21; 8:30-10 a.m.

Thinking Outside the Box: The 5th Degree with Barbara Mauter, instructor and workshop presenter. $12 for members; $24 nonmembers. Lifelong Learning is an educational program at Lourdes University. Open to all interested men and women, the only requirement for participation is an interest in ongoing learning. All activities are open to both members and nonmembers. For more information on upcoming classes and becoming a member of Lourdes University’s Lifelong Learningprogram, visit www.lourdes.edu/lifelong.

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Northview opens with three straight victories ... first since 2007 BY BLAKE BACHO EYE ON SPORTS

It took the Sylvania Northview football team the first three weeks of the 2015 season to win as many games as they won during the entire 2014 campaign. That brutal 3-7 finish last year was the result of head coach Doug Downing’s first season at the helm of the Wildcat program. Northview finished last in the Northern Lakes League with a 1-6 mark against conference opponents. The Wildcats kicked 2015 off with three straight victories, defeating Waite on the road before returning home for wins over Clay and Bowsher. Northview fell 29-14 in their first conference game of the season against Anthony Wayne, and then lost a close contest against Napoleon before being blown out by Bowling Green on October 2. So after six weeks, the Wildcats sit at .500. Though they have fell into a rough patch with the beginning of conference play, their strong opening has kept them alive heading into October. It is also the best opening the program has had since 2007, when the black and yellow kicked things off with four straight victories.

“The kids are believing in what they’re doing and what’s going on,” Downing explained. “The biggest thing is that we were in most of the games last year, all except for one that was a blow-out. Obviously the positive attitude, the work ethic you try to instill in those kids, to keep moving forward and keep buying in. “It is a process. We’re embracing that process of learning how to win, changing the culture and that aspect. But bottom line is the kids have done a nice job and that’s what we’ve seen the benefits of this year.” Northview’s early success this season didn’t go unnoticed by the school’s student body. “Obviously any time you win everybody jumps on board,” Downing said. “It’s a good excitement. There is enthusiasm in the school and in the locker room, things like that. Kid’s are anxious and excited to go out and play.” For Northview’s senior quarterback, Brendan Pierson, the early success was entirely unexplored territory. The last time Northview finished the season with a winning record was 2006, when the Wildcats went 6-4. “There’s more of a family atmosphere,” Pierson explained when describing the difference between the 2014 squad and this

Racing for Recovery Run/Walk Racing for Recovery will hold its 14th annual 5K/10K Family Fun Run/Walk event on the campus of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania on Sunday, Oct. 25. The events begin at 7 a.m. with check-in and registration, followed by a kids’ fun run at 8:30 a.m., which is free for children 9 years and under. The feature 5K/10K Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m., followed by an awards ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Music, refreshments and family fun

will be a part of the day. Dressing in a Halloween costume is encouraged. Athletes from across the country have taken part in this annual event, which includes male and female participants in all age divisions. Pre-race packet pickup will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23 at Dave's Performance Footgear in Sylvania.

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year’s team. “[We’re] playing together as a team, showing up every day to practice to improve each day that we’re out there. We’ve got a positive attitude and a great work ethic.” As Northview’s three-game losing streak illustrates, football is a week-to-week game. For the Wildcats, it’s not about simply improving upon last season’s record. It’s about creating a culture that turns the program into a consistent competitor. To do that, they know they can’t rest on what they’ve already accomplished.

“We play one week at a time and that’s all we focus on,” Downing explained. “We don’t focus on anything else but that. Whoever your next opponent is, the last game, you have to move through it and you have to get yourself ready to play each week. “It’s been a team effort. I preach to them all the time that it’s not about individual play, it’s about team and going out and executing, working with the guy next to you. The more and more we can do that, the better and better we are going to be.”

L-R: Rich Hillman, Executive Vice President; Justin Moore, Vice President Commercial Lender; Marty Sutter, President CEO of GenoaBank; and Chris Goetz, Genoa Schools board member at the 2015 event.

GenoaBank annual golf 0uting GenoaBank’s annual scholarship golf outing was held Friday, Sept. 11 at the Oak Harbor Golf Club in Oak Harbor, Ohio. This annual golf scramble provides scholarships to local students planning to major in business at a two or four-year college or university of their choice. This year the money collected, will benefit the following schools: Cardinal Stritch, Clay, Danbury, Genoa, Lake, Maumee, Northwood, Northview, Oak Harbor, Perrysburg, Port Clinton, Put-in-Bay, Rossford, Southview, Waite and Woodmore. GenoaBank’s Annual Scholarship Golf Outing has provided scholarships to approximately 140 students since the Bank

began hosting this annual event in 1994. “We believe the lasting impact for these students has not only been personal development but also provides enhanced stability and growth for their family and for the community as well,” quoted Martin P. Sutter, President and CEO of GenoaBank. The scholarships are presented to students selected by their school who have demonstrated academic success, have an interest in pursuing a higher education and seeking a degree in finance or business at a two or four year college. Students at the aforementioned schools should contact their Guidance department to be considered for a GenoaBank Scholarship.

Lourdes University’s Ben Torchia, of Sylvania, Ohio, has been named the WolverineHoosier Athletic Conference Golfer of the Week after posting three top-four finishes over a five-day span. Torchia began his week with a runner-up finish at the Jon P. Spiess Memorial. Lourdes posted a one-shot victory in the team standings. In Friday’s fourth WHAC Jamboree, Torchia fired a four-under par round of 66 to set a new school record. He won the event by

two strokes, becoming the first medalist at any event in program history. The Gray Wolves posted their best finish at a jamboree in program history with a runner-up effort, just one stroke off of the lead. The week concluded with the first 36-hole event of the season at the Heidelberg Invitational where Torchia tied for fourth place. Torchia leads Lourdes in stroke average on the season and has finished in the top-10 in five of his seven events this year.

Lourdes player is WHAC Golfer of the Week

The large group of golfers that turned out for the 5th annual Jeremy Bigelow Golf Classic posed for a panoramic photograph to mark the occasion. Funds raised support Jeremy’s physical therapy after he suffered a spinal cord injury.

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Here are just a few of the issues you will be faced with when you decide you can’t stand looking at the Windows 10 invitation any longer. You cave in and press the upgrade button if for no Janis Weber other reason than it bugs you and it must be ok to do this plus it is free. Please do not frustrate yourself by enduring the multiple problems. If you drag an item onto the Start button, the tooltip says, “Pin to start menu.” Great. What a quick and easy way to install a new icon onto the Start Menu. But after you release the mouse, you discover that there’s been no change at all to the menu. You’ve achieved nothing.

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The beauty of user accounts, on any kind of computer, is that they let each person sign in to a private, secure world. In Windows 10 the Guest account is turned off by default. Even if you choose the Guest account’s name, you arrive at the login screen for your account. There’s no way to get into the Guest account. What happens if you forget your Windows 10 password? Do you lose your entire universe of files and settings? But if you choose that search result, guess what happens? Nothing opens. “Create password reset disk” is somewhere but who knows where. The “Cascade,” “Stack,” and “Side-by-side” commands are deranged. These three commands are meant to arrange all your open windows with a single click, making them neat and tidy. Windows moves and reshapes them, all right, but the tidiness quotient leaves something to be desired. Not everything we’re waiting for in Windows 10 involves big fixes. Some are just glaring feature holes that Microsoft has said it will fix when it can (or that we can presume it will fix). There is a good chance your printer

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thing a sense of cool, established class. A note to our folks at the Parks And Forestry Department - - the trees were allowed to grow naturally down many of the main streets in Boston, with birds nesting in them and the branches reaching to the 2nd and 3rd floor apartments above the storefronts. Just beautiful. The trees were often Ornamental Pears, as we have on Main Street in Sylvania, but were so much more enticing and cooling when allowed to grow naturally with just some needed trims and thinning. 2. Store owners made great efforts to have natural gardens or huge pots of flowers, as you entered their establishments. I had noticed this

in California and Florida, but Boston is ‘North,’ so there should be no excuses. Why don’t we do this in the Midwest? And, no, the large pots of plantings on Main Street don’t even come close. I mean ‘plantings’ in front of each store, or hanging pots from brackets around the door, or in some cases, window boxes under the store windows and in second-floor windows above you as well. Lovely and inviting. 3. We ate outdoors nearly every day somewhere. Window boxes and huge pots of evergreens and flowers abounded. 4. Boston and Cape Cod are at or above our latitude, but the warm Gulf Stream waters of the ocean allowed their Hydrangeas to flourish, while ours were trying to struggle out a few blooms after last winter. And remember Boston’s snow last year as well. Beautiful Hydrangeas. 5. Nearly every urban business street had hanging pots from every lamppost. Someone waters them, and they can’t be any government-poorer than anyone in the Midwest. God bless Sylvania and Ottawa Hills for their efforts in this regard. It makes you feel like there is someone who cares to make things attractive. 6. I fell in love with the Boston Public Gardens and Boston Commons. Gardens and green space, right in the middle of the city. 7. We had dinner at an outdoor restaurant,

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and asked how high the snow was piled last winter. “To the top of the Street Lamp Posts,” as we looked up. 8. I saw numerous signs, notifications, etc., referring to the awareness of the ecology of the Harbor, Bays, Charles River, and in Nantucket, of the ocean that was and is their livelihood. Where are we on limiting nutrient runoff, Mr. & Ms. Legislators? No, I’m not going to let that one go! And yes, they had the same little stickers on their storm sewers that Sylvania City has used, but theirs haven’t fallen off (another hint to the Sewer and Water folks). Truly, an area that has urban street trees in huge numbers, such as I have seen in Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Boston, just feels classier, feels cared-for, feels like you want to live there. So, dream about doing your part in your own yard as the snow flies this winter, and insist that your store-owner invest in making you feel welcome. If the ‘Advantage’ publisher has another fit of insanity over the winter, maybe she’ll invite me to do this again next year. I have enjoyed rambling on in this column this year, and I hope that I have motivated you to garden lavishly but thoughtfully. Have a warmer and sunnier winter. Dream green, and read Henry Mitchell.

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Patient Transportation Approved

The Sylvania Township Fire Department has received approval from the township trustees to take steps required before it can begin to transport patients when no private service is available. Officials have made it clear that the department does not intend to supplant private ambulance service, but when none are available to transport a patient, the department will. According to the resolution passed by the trustees, department personnel believe that having transportation available will “allow improved continuity of care for the fire department’s patients and will allow a faster return to service time for the fire department’s first responding units.” The resolution authorizes the fire chief to apply for any permits, licenses and equipment necessary to establish a transport unit. He is also to begin the process of applying for Medicare/Medicaid authorization “through its billing co-pay he deems most appropriate.”

John Zeitler to Oversee Two Road Projects

John Zeitler, Sylvania Township administrator, has been named chief executive officer to oversee the application to the Ohio Department of Public Works for two

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upcoming road projects. The action was taken by the township trustees at their most recent meeting. One of the projects will be repaving Sylvania Avenue from Sylvan Woods Drive to just east of Eaglehurst Drive. The other will involve several streets in the St. James Woods subdivision. Some of the roads to be repaved include Parliament Square, Stonebridge Lane, Dunstans Lane, Chriswood Road, Queen Annes Court, Knightswood Lane, Cheshire Woods Road, Perivale Park Road, and Wimbleton Park Boulevard. The road work is not anticipated to begin before 2017.

All American Coach Receives Variance for Fencing

All American Coach has received a variance from the Sylvania Township board of zoning appeals to allow for a 6-foot fence topped with barbed wire to enclose two lots at the intersection of Argonne Place and Archer Drive directly east of the business. James McGuire, president of the recreational vehicle dealership, said he intends to store excess inventory on the property and the fence is needed to deter thieves, vandals, or anyone else not authorized from entering the property. He told members of the board that although there haven’t been many problems in the last 18 months, there were significant issues four to five years ago. He said people would enter the business property and steal television sets from the vehicles. He said the damage caused was significantly greater than the cost of the television. There was some discussion about the use of some material other than a chain-link fence, but McGuire stated chain-link was the best product because it keeps the ground visible. He said the Sylvania Township police “are constantly driving around looking” for intruders. The township zoning ordinance restricts the height of a fence in the company’s zoning area to 3.5 feet. McGuire’s request for a variance was for a fence of six foot, with barbed wire strung along the top. Daryl Graus, township zoning and planning manager, said the company had been granted a similar variance in 2013 for a portion of the company’s property along Whiteford Road. The board voted unanimously to grant the variance.

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Fall and Holiday Events Planned

Sylvania is always a wonderful place to be in the fall and holiday season and 2015 looks like another great year for our community. Here are some of the many community events already being planned for our residents to enjoy and participate in, and to welcome visitors to Sylvania: Saturday, Oct. 10 – Fourth Annual Safety Festival (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) at the Sylvania Fire Station #4 (8210 Sylvania Avenue) – Free Food – Family Fun – Safety Minded. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. will be for special needs families only. General public from 12 – 2 p.m. For more information call 419/882-7676. Sunday, Oct. 18 – Fall Festival and Parade (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.) in downtown Sylvania. Parade begins at 12:45 p.m. with No Rain Date. For more information about parade or booth registration call 419/885-8925. The Southview High School Marching Band will be traveling north to Woodstock, Ontario for the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Tina Haack, of Little Mouse Preschool, waves from the parade route at the 2014 Fall Fetival.

Sunday, Oct. 18 – The 100th Birthday Celebration of Sylvania’s train engine will be held during the Fall Festival. The train was put in service in 1915 in Sylvania primarily used in interurban routes. The train’s home is now in the train barn located in the Sylvania Historic Village in downtown. Birthday cake and children’s activities will take place in the village to celebrate the birthday. Wednesday, Oct. 21 – SAFS Ray of Hope Awards (6 p.m.) at Sylvania Area Family Services, 5440 Marshall Rd. Sunday, Oct. 25 – The 14th annual Racing for Recovery 5K/10K Run/Walk is from 7 – 11 a.m.) at Lourdes University. 1Registration opens at 7 a.m. with race at 9 a.m. For more information call Debbie Lewis at 419/2601004. Saturday, Oct. 31 – City of Sylvania Trickor-Treat (6 – 7:30 p.m.) Thursday, Nov. 12 – Downtown Delights in Downtown Sylvania on Main Street. This night traditionally starts the holiday season in downtown Sylvania. Sunday, Dec. 6 – Santa will arrive in Downtown Sylvania on Main Street and the official Holiday Tree lighting will take place. We welcome everyone to visit Sylvania for the upcoming fall and holiday seasons. Sylvania is a great place to be! Another date for city of Sylvania residents the Fall Unlimited Refuse Collection is scheduled for the week of Oct. 5 – Oct. 9. Refer to the city’s website, CityofSylvania.com or call 419/885-8950 for more information.

The Northview Band keep the crowd entertained at the 2014 Fall Festival parade.

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THE STARS SPEAK

New Moon Oct. 11 in Libra Start Fresh - Begin New, Positive Habits

This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Moon in Libra provides us with the opportunity to start fresh, a new cycle for planting the seeds of good intentions. The New Moon in the sign of Libra, the archetypal sign of balance, harmony and partnerships, brings forth a sense of clearing, letting go and freeing us up enough to make the necessary changes in life. Over the next few weeks or so the New Moon brings forth a need to learn, to unite with others who share our hearts desire. This period in our lives involves new techniques, balancing new perspectives/angles and obtaining harmony within our ideals. The harmonious balance with the transiting planets creates a nice platform to work from. However, those born under Cancer, Capricorn and Aries may feel a sense of unrest, although wherever the planets land in your birth chart also has an affect. Nonetheless, a New Moon provides a new start for many of us. Use it wisely.

Full Moon Oct. 27 in Taurus Emotions may flare, but at a steadier rate

The Full Moon in Taurus on Oct. 27 puts the focus back on the fixed signs, if only temporarily, reminding us whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth hanging on to and what we need to release as we head into a period with so much change; and anything in Taurus hates change. The Moon is usually very comfortable in earthy Taurus, but here again, its opposition to the Sun in Scorpio can make for unrest. While Taurus is generally known as easy going and good-natured, when the Bull gets mad, it takes a long time to cool down; Scorpio hides, fumes and then detonates. Keep in mind that all three of these signs are on the possessive side and given to occasional bouts of jealousy. In other words, this is a very bad moment to irritate these folks. Thankfully, Venus rules this Full Moon, and in the sign of Virgo can be less radical and more analytical. We can use all the help we can get finding the compassionate compromise to smooth troubled waters. Again as it trines Mars, Venus and Neptune we are in good company and can welcome the Full Moon with open arms. *Not an easy month/cycle for Cancers (as they are ruled by the Moon), or Scorpio, Leo or Aquarius. Again much depends on where it lands in your birth charts.

Mercury the planet of chat direct Oct. 10

With Mercury, the planet of communication, moving into a direct motion, we find ourselves less encumbered and more open to

speaking our minds. This is a good time to get back on the right path and synchronize our thoughts. Mercury, in retrograde since Sept. 17 in the sign of Libra, has affected us in areas of partnerships, both personal and business related. Those born under the sign of Gemini, Virgo and Libra were affected the most. Specifically speaking, wherever Mercury is placed in your own chart based on your time of birth will determine how you were affected.

Venus in Virgo till Nov. 9

Venus does not like to be in Virgo because it feels restricted. Although a very good sign for structure, care taking, healthcare, or culinary, when it comes to romance it struggles because of its pickiness. The heart may be in the right place but actions speak louder than words. Venus in Virgo will allow us to pay attention to things we need to pay attention to. Details perhaps? As it conflicts with transiting Saturn, we find ourselves feeling torn between independence/freedom and trying to color inside the lines. Those born under Virgo, Pisces, Gemini and Sagittarius are most affected. However, wherever Venus falls in your astrological chart based on your time of birth will determine its intensity and how it affects you personally.

Mars in Virgo till Nov 13

Mars is the planet of activity, motivation and perseverance. When transiting in the sign of Virgo it has a tendency to be methodical, analytical, and very particular. Its conjunction to transiting Venus lends itself to a very tidy manner. Everything we do stays within the parameters of where it should be. However, those born under Pisces, Gemini, and Sagittarius may feel a bit encumbered or restricted. Nonetheless, Mars in Virgo will help keep us organized as we prepare for the holidays ahead.

Jupiter in Virgo

Jupiter, the planet of opportunity, now in the sign of Virgo, will remain here for one year, thus it takes 12 years for Jupiter to transit each sign. The last occurrence of Jupiter in Virgo was in 2003. The coming year is a big one for the Virgo, not only in what it brings immediately, but also in what it heralds for the years to follow. Jupiter, monarch of the Heavens, favors the Virgo with his majestic transit from Aug. 12 through 2016. There will be advance study, travel, opportunity and changes of ideas, specifically in areas of health care, attitudes and opinion. For many of you, it will be onward and upward. Seek the teachings you need. Relationships may be taken more seriously as Virgo demands perfection on all levels. Also, we may find ourselves more engrossed with financial stability. Those born under Sagittarius and Gemini will experience changes in work; others born under Pisces may feel a sense of purging, while Virgos may undergo a complete transformation. For others, much of what occurs depends on where Jupiter falls into your birth chart as determined

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by your time of birth. Specific Days â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oct. 6 and 7 - Uranus in Pisces opposite Mars in Virgo - Crazy month as we find ourselves feeling a bit overwhelmed and off center. Logic versus the senses. Time to pull back without reacting. Also, this is a good time to focus on health care. Specific Days - Oct. 10- Venus in Virgo Square, Saturn in Sag at the exact degree Relationships may be in a chaotic state, as anything goes during this transit. Partnerships through business may be strained, as communication can be lost. Coast, and do not react.

ARIES (March 20-April 19)

This months New Moon provides a strong opportunity to make things right with your partner. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about accountability. As emotions may run high, this months Full Moon in your money house cautions therapeutic spending. Also, a stellium of planetary influences in the sign of Virgo trigger a sudden impulse for health and fitness. Your desire to do it right actually comes at a perfect time. However, wait until Mercury has gone direct, and then jump right in.

TAURUS (April 20- May 20)

So much can be said regarding matters of the heart as the influences of planets in Virgo trigger strong love connections. Get it right or go home, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your motto. Also, the Full Moon in your own sign on the 27th sheds some light on you. Time to get yourself back in the swing of things after a three year emotionally crippling cycle. In addition, the New Moon in your health house is all about taking care of you. Also, this is a good time to invest in some creative endeavors. Culinary perhaps?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

With so much activity taking place in your area of home, and as your desire to seek more perfection becomes clearer, you see yourself more constructive, and more willing to take on tasks that have been neglected. Your mind may be working overtime as the Full Moon in your area of thought brings the past into the present. This is a signal to you that you have leftover residue that needs your immediate attention. Also, a New Moon in Libra traveling in your area of fun highlights love matters, new or existing. This is a good period to try your hand at speculation. You may be luckier than you think.

CANCER (June 21-July 20)

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about beautifying ... creating something spectacular out of your immediate surroundings with this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new moon accenting your sanctuary. Also, relationships, both work and personal, may be going through a shift as you begin to sift through various issues surrounding each one individually. Full moon in Taurus, in sync with your own sign, brings to light a sense of clarity with those closest to you. In addition, this is a great month for chatting, as three major planets occupying your third house of communication add lift to your words.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22)

Recognition is yours for the asking as the full moon, hovering over the zenith part of your chart, your career, inspires you to seek all that you can. In addition, the new moon, traveling through the area of conversation and creativity, brings joviality to your words. Also with the stellium of planets in Virgo transiting your money house, you may be inspired to become more conservative when it comes to spending. It is time to take a personal inventory.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Jupiter, Mars, and Venus now occurring in your own sign may provide you with the wherewithal to take on any task that is asked of you. Also, the transiting full moon in your ninth house of higher aspirations and thought may amplify decision-making on a higher level. In addition to all of this, your financial situation may improve greatly within the next few weeks as you strive to make rhyme or rea-

son out of what it is you have. Personal possessions as well as money related concerns take top priority.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Anytime a new moon takes place in your sign, you find yourself sort of on a high as your desire to take the bull by the horns is well indicated. This aspect provides inertia as well as determination. In addition to this, the full moon in your eighth house of money is all about preservation in making everything right for yourself as well as for partners. Also, major planetary activity occupying your 12th house of thought increases your sense of intuition while also creating some clarity. Just be aware that sometimes this aspect triggers obsessiveness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Emotions may run high this month as the full moon occupying your area partnerships may trigger unexpected feelings. Reactions that occur during the cycle taper down after the full moon passes. In addition to all of this, the new moon aspect in the private sector of your chart may unleash your intuition. Time to tap in to what you already know. Though your dance card is already full, and your need for personal space is great, with Venus the planet of love, Mars the planet of activity and Jupiter the planet of abundance now in your area they bring forth a desire to hang out and to be surrounded by family and friends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 20)

You are in the groove right now as Jupiter now highlighting your career house inspires you to greatness. Specifically speaking, this is your time to get yourself out and to show what you have. Also with the Full Moon taking place in your area of health you find yourself more disciplined than ever, however emotions run high so you have to be careful of impulse eating. The power of suggestion is around you so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about you taking control. Also the new moon occupying your area friendships is all about entertaining. Time for some fun!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19)

With the new moon in Libra at the top of your chart, your profession/career may be getting a huge boost this week. Also the full moon in your fifth house of love affairs may trigger some impulse. Better to check things out before jumping into unsafe waters as emotions run high. In addition to all of this, Venus the planet of love, Mars the planet of action, Jupiter the planet of expansion/luck now occupying your area of higher aspirations inspires you to seek out opportunities. Luck is in your favor; time to step out of the box.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

With so much activity occurring in your area of home, you may see yourself creating more space for yourself. Also, money matters, specifically with regards to others, may be unpredictable at this time. Better to be safe than sorry, to be cautious than frivolous. In addition, the new moon in trine to your Sun accents your area of introspection and higher learning.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 19)

This months new moon highlights money matters, a good cycle in which you find yourself becoming more caught up with earning potential. Full moon in Taurus traveling in your area of chat/communication accents family and friends. This is a good period to express your inner self. Also strong influences in your partnership house accent how you relate to others and how they actually perceive you! Janet Amid is a columnist who writes for Sylvania AdVantage. She can be seen on alternate Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Channel 11 and Channel 36, and can be heard on 92.5 KISS FM Monday mornings between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. She can reached at 419/882-5510 or by e-mail at JanetAmid@aol.com. Check out her web site at www.JanetAmid.com.

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David Finch

David H. Finch, 62, of Ottawa Lake, Mich., entered eternal peace on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich., with his family by his side. His spirit is carried on by his adoring wife of 44 years, two daughters, four grandchildren, one surviving sibling, extended family and friends he had touched throughout his lifetime. David was born Dec. 18, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Harold and Carole (Kraemer) Finch. Dave was a faithful Christian man who was appreciative of life. He was a loving and devoted husband, who dedicated his life to his family. He took great pride in his country living and waving “hattie” to all the neighbors as they passed by. He was also a great cook and would offer food to anyone that entered his home. Dave was known for his carpentry abilities, and would give up his time to offer a hand in need. His greatest joys in life were his grandchildren. Dave graduated from Whitmer High School in 1971 and entered the National Guard. He was employed with General Motors Power Train for over 44 years. He also owned and operated Home Security Plus. Dave is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Pam Finch; daughters Jennifer (Craig) McDonald and Lori (Frank Moses) Finch; grandchildren Kaylee Finch, Kennedi and Colby McDonald, and Sadie Moses; sister Debby (Rick) Morris, and faithful K-9 companion Bosco. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Mark Finch. Those wishing to offer memorials in David’s memory are asked to consider; 6th Floor Vascular Unit Toledo Hospital, Multiple Sclerosis Society NW Ohio Chapter, or American Heart Association. Family and friends wishing to view David’s tribute video may do so at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Gregory Dozer

Gregory ‘Greg’ Dozer, 59, of Sylvania, formerly of Blissfield, Mich., passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania Ohio. He was born Feb. 23, 1956, to Clark and Betty (Steinman) Dozer in North Canton, Ohio. On Sept. 27, 1986, Greg married Pamela Goetz at the United Methodist Church, Blissfield. She survives. Greg graduated from North Canton Hoover High in 1974 and then attended Kent State. He owned Davis Sales Agency and worked as a sales representative. When he lived in Blissfield, Greg was a member of the Blissfield Village Council, the Blissfield United Methodist Church and served as president for the Little League. Although Greg enjoyed fishing, boating and golfing, he greatly enjoyed and cherished his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his loving wife of twenty nine years, Pam, Greg is survived by his devoted children Becky (Eric) Purser of Riga, Randy (Lindsey) Gallup of Blissfield, Brandon Dozer of Blissfield; his grandchildren, Cara and Gage Purser, Dylan Gallup; his sister, Debra (Bryan) Maxwell of Waynesburg, Ohio; his aunt Jean and three cousins Jeff, Jerry and Jon Szabo. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to Ebeid Hospice, envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Online memories and condolences at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.

Carol Koppenhofer

Carol Koppenhofer of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Ebeid Hospice on Sept. 21, 2015, after a courageous battle against pulmonary fibrosis. Carol was born in Toledo on Dec. 19, 1943. She was a proud graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1961 after which she pursued a secretarial career. Early in her employment she was secretary to the administrator at St. Vincent Hospital and retired after 35 dedicated years from Erickson Glass and Stoneworks where she was considered the “right hand man.” Carol is survived by her husband of 49 years, Wayne; daughter Amy (John) Szaroleta; son Mark (Heather) Koppenhofer; grandchildren Lauria, Macie, and Ayrikah. Also, sister Diana (Ray) Erickson; brothers Michael (Shirley) Lauria, Gary Bradley, and numerous nieces and nephews. Her greatest joy was sharing the world with her three granddaughters. She was so proud of her CCHS legacy, Lauria. She adored the animated story-telling of Macie and loved spending countless hours on Skype with her youngest granddaughter, Ayrikah in Louisiana. Although the two were over a thousand miles apart, the bond they shared was like no other. Carol was a fanatic follower of the Detroit Tigers and Pistons and loved watching golf, volleyball and basketball. Yet, the quality friends and family cherished the most was her spirited sense of humor. Even in her last days she was able to laugh at life and life’s end. A glimpse of Carol’s found Requiem: No autopsy. I do not want to be carved up! No expensive casket. I will come back and haunt you if you do! No tears! Only happy memories! As a wife, mother, aunt, grandma, sister, cousin and friend, you will be fondly missed Carol Koppenhofer ... one in a million! Memorial contributions may be given to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 230 E. Ohio St Ste. 304 Chicago, IL 60611 or Ebeid Hospice 5200 Harroun Rd Sylvania, Ohio 43560. Condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.

Ruth DeHaven Kurtz

Ruth Joann DeHaven Kurtz of Sylvania, Ohio passed away Sept. 27, 2015, at age 90 of congestive heart failure. Ruth was a 1943 graduate of DeVilbiss High School and grew up on Eastbrook Drive in

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Toledo, Ohio. She was the daughter of Urmah Carley and F. W. DeHaven, and younger sister of Lynette DeHaven Carson and Frank Wicks DeHaven. During World War II Ruth worked at DeVilbiss Company. She married her high school sweetheart, Richard Benton Kurtz (1925-1990) after he returned from service in the Navy. Ruth worked at Jacobson’s Department Store in Toledo, and was an active member of many local community organizations including volunteering at Flower Hospital for 25 years where she was a member of the Auxiliary. She especially enjoyed her long-lasting friendships with school friends and neighbors over the years. Ruth loved to travel and often went on trips and cruises with family and friends. She was an avid bridge player and stayed active in many bridge groups. However, Ruth’s greatest joy was her family and being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ruth is survived and lovingly missed by her daughters: Barbara Kurtz Baldwin (John) and Beverly Kurtz Blakeman (Gary); and grandchildren: Matthew (Naomi) Baldwin, Elizabeth Baldwin, Brian (Kami) Blakeman, and Kristen Blakeman Reinbolt (Russell). Ruth is also survived by great-grandchildren: Eloise, Greta, and Matilda Baldwin; Brady and Blair Blakeman; and, Brooklynn and Adalynn Reinbolt; sisters-in-law: Elvie DeHaven and Margaret Kurtz, and special friends Merritt and Janis Higbie. The family suggests contributions to Wounded Warriors Project or the Toledo Area Humane Society. www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Robert Harder

Robert F. Harder, 72, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, peacefully at his residence. He was born Oct.16, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio. Robert was married to Janice Marie Gleckler and together they enjoyed 46 years of marriage and raising three sons. Janice preceded him in death in 2012. He was employed as a checker at the Toledo Jeep Plant for over 38 years. Robert was a past member of UAW Local 12, found relaxation fishing on Lake Erie, was an active member of Old Strokers Car Club, enjoyed taking his vintage cars to area car shows and loved his canine friend Rex. Left to cherish his memory are sons Keith

(Tracey), Kent (Verine) and Kelly (Charlene) Harder; grandchildren Erica, Joshua, Kirsten, Victoria, Jacob, and Brittany; sisters Linda McClure and Sandra (Tim) Carnicon. Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife, Janice, and parents Walter and Clara Klofta. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Toledo Humane Society. Online condolences may be offered to Robert’s family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Howard Miller Sr.

Howard G. Miller Sr., 89, of Ottawa Lake, Mich., passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, peacefully in his sleep. He was born on Feb. 15, 1926, in Toledo, Ohio. Howard was married to his loving wife Joanne C. Miller (Santelli) at St. Michael Lutheran Church, Ottawa Lake, Mich., and together they enjoyed 61 years of marriage and raised two children. He was employed at Jeep for over 30 years. Howard served proudly in the army, where he served overseas as a medic during World War II. He was a lifelong farmer who loved fishing, gardening and spending time outdoors. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joanne; son Howard G Miller Jr. (Janis) and his daughter Laura Moore; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Howard was preceded in death by his parents Albert Miller and Caroline Miller; as well as his sister Dorothy L. Miller. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Ebeid Hospice or St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 5790 W Temperance Rd, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267. Online condolences may be offered to Howard’s family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

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