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Opening Day Jane and Tom Manahan of The Lathrop Co. welcome guests to the Mud Hens’ opening day party at The Roost.

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Boys and Girls Scrambled at Olander’s 14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

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Zachary Hefner handed in his eggs and received candy from Steven Scherer.

Marissa and Noah Hunter turned in their eggs for candy after they found six of each color.

Lyla Boldard, dressed in Easter finery, found the colored egg she was looking for.

Mason and Isaac Hacker and their cousin Kara Soltman found all the eggs they needed and were ready to trade them in for candy.

Katie and Brian DeBenedictis and their children Ethan and Audrey checked on the Canadian geese at Olander Lake.

London, Keatyn and Brinley Leavitt pay a visit to the Easter Bunny after gathering eggs at the annual Olander event.

Conner Wade and Jake Valiton display the eggs they found.

Brad Myrice watches as his son Caleb decorates his bag for the Easter eggs he finds.

Samone Smith had her eggs all ready to turn in for candy.

Olivia Whitman, Andrew Rigga, Abby Whitman, Tess Riga and Allison Whitman look for the geese at Olander Park after the egg hunt.

Sean Miller, Lynsi Van DeVoorok, Megan Massi, Allison Gratop and Steven Scherer are members of The University of Toledo’s Beta Alpha Psi, a professional accounting fraternity. They volunteered to help at the annual Olander Easter egg hunt.

Elliott Beam had a great time picking up eggs and pine cones under the curious gaze of a goose.

Bethany House Fundraiser Celebrity waiters Sr. Joy Barker, board member, and Tony Gallagher prepare to serve the guests.

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Robotics The matches were intensely fun at the tournament held at Sylvania Southview High School April 12.

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INDEX

Congratulations 2A Community News 2-16A Senior News 1-2B Sylvania Scene 3B Downtown News 4-5B Business News 6-7B School News 1-4C Lourdes News 5C Sports News 7C Summer in Sylvania 8-9C Community Affairs

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Welcome new Sylvanians! Emery Ruth Creque

Emery Ruth Creque was born on Feb. 27 to Brian and Jennifer Creque. She weighed seven pounds, six ounces and was 19 inches long at birth. Her maternal grandparents are Jeff and Cheri Smothers and her paternal grandparents are Jeff and Eileen Creque. –Photo by Jen Creque Photography

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Vance Oakley Creque was born to Tom and Lauren Creque on March 2. He weighed six pounds, 10 ounces and was 21 inches long. His maternal grandparents are Karen Rigg and Donald Gibson. His paternal grandparents are Jeff and Eileen Creque. –Photo by Jen Creque Photography

Olive Clair Iffland

Mallory and Adam Iffland are the parents of Olive Clair Iffland who was born Feb. 24. She weighed six pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long at birth. Suzi and the late Mike Holland are the maternal grandparents and Janeen and Cary Iffland are the paternal grandparents. — Photo by Colleen Neuman, www.coll.neu photography

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Christ Child Society members pack layette bags

Nancy Helminski and Marsha Cyranowski were cochairs for the event.

Jeanne Rerucha, Pat Baumbarger and Mary Anne Steinbaugh added their touches to the project.

‘Phashion of the Opera’ Held

Nancy Smythe, Marlene Heringhaus and Rosemary Amato were among the volunteers.

The 2015 co-chairs Camille Jankowski, left, and Joan Nicholson, right, receive some helpful advice from Marsha Cyranowski, center, this year’s co-chairman.

Christ Child Society of Toledo volunteers participated in the layette bag project recently.

Christ Child volunteers gathered on April 1 to unpack boxes containing various baby items, which were put into layette bags to be distributed to new mothers through many local agencies. The layette bags are filled with receiving blankets, crib sheets, diapers, sleepers and much more. Marsha Cyranowski and Nancy Helminski were the co-chairmen for the project. They do all the purchasing of items and organize the distribution. The Christ Child Society of Toledo distributes 700 layette bags twice a year. Joan Nicholson and Camille Jankowski will be the co-chairmen of the layette bags next year.

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L-R: Karen De Nune, vendor chair; Barbara Brown, hostess chair; Shelli Jacobs, silent auction co-chair; Diane Rusk, back stage co-chair; Traci Schwann, silent auction co-chair; Olivia-Ana Schwann, Kelly Bettinger, finance; and Celinda Niggenmyer, Toledo Opera Guild president, the Phashion of the Opera Fashion Show committee members, enjoyed the April 3 event at the Toledo Club.

Pam Bettinger and Laura Draheim enjoyed ‘Phashion of the Opera’ that benefited the Toledo Opera.

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA •Ongoing Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by educational speakers from noon until 1 p.m. The group offers a network of community resources for those born between 1946 and 1964. For information, call 419/865-8503 or visit boomersrn.com. Pet Loss Support Group Meeting SylvaniaVet hosts a Pet Loss Support Group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave. at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For details or more information call 419/885-4421. TOPS Meets on Tuesdays The Ohio Chapter 1961 of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) holds its regular meeting Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6517 Brint Road. Visitors who desire a fun and diverse

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method to lose weight and keep it off are welcome. International yearly dues are $28 and local monthly dues are $5. Community Prayer Nights St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 7800 Erie St. in Sylvania, is open for community prayer the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month (excluding holidays) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call 419/885-1551 for more information. 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 at 6 p.m.; doors are locked at 6:30 p.m. Divorce Support Group The non-denominational Divorce Support Group meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:45 to 9 p.m. through April 23 at St. Joseph Parish, Main Street at Ravine Drive. Call 419/885-5791 or 419/913-9766 for information. TAME Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts (T.A.M.E ), a scale miniature dollhouse club, meets the first Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. in the carriage house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Call Carolyn Martin at 734/847-6366. Nursing Mothers’ Group The nursing mothers’ group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Harris McIntosh Tower, first floor conference room C, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, 2121 Hughes. For information, call 419/291-5667. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) FA meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., room 206. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) offers help and hope. Contact Joyce at 419/699-1007, email jtreat@bex.net or visit foodaddicts.org. Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sylvania United Church of Christ chapel, 7240 Erie St. For information, call 419/882-0048. Mother’s Center of Greater Toledo Moms: join the friendship, food and fun of being with other mothers. This group, established in 1984, welcomes all

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 419/891-0696 or emailed to sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com. A name and phone number must be included in case more information is needed.

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

mothers and their families. Make new friends, share experiences and advice. Childcare is provided. The meeting takes place at McCord Road Christian Church located at 4765 McCord Rd. The group is not affiliated with the church or any other church or religion. Visit motherscenter.net or Facebook.com/mothersCtrToledo for more information.

Sylvania Senior Center April Programs The Senior Center hours of operation: Monday 8am-5pm, Tuesday 8 am-7:30 pm, Wednesday-Friday 8 am-5 pm Lunch is served from 11:45-12:15 p.m. Mon-Fri; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.05. Make reservation by noon the day before. Tuesday Evening Dinner served from 4:30-5:15, $5.50 per person; make reservation by noon the Friday before. Billiards: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly. Computer Lab: open when classes are not in session. Open Gym: open when classes are not in session Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly Woodshop: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3, weekly 4/16

Ceramics: Wed 9-11:00, weekly Pinochle: Wed 12:30-3:30, weekly Movie Day: 3rd Wed; 1-3:00, monthly Learn Your iPad: (iPhone, tablet), Wed, Thu, 4 hr course* 4/17 Managed Care Advocacy: 3rd Thu, 10:30, monthly Poker: Thu 12-4:00 Party Bridge: Thu 1-3:30, weekly Duplicate Bridge: Thu 1-4:00, weekly 4/18 CLOSED/HOLIDAY 4/21 Sunrise Ladies Group: 4th Mon, 9:3010:30, monthly Blood Pressure Clinic: 10:30-12:30 4/22 Basic Computer: Tue, Wed, Thu, 6 hr course* Diabetic Healthy U: Tue 2-4:30, 6 wks, pre-registration required Caring For Caregivers: 5:30-7:30, 3 wks Hatha Yoga: Tue evenings 6-7:15* 4/23 Writer’s Group: Wed 1-3:00, weekly Knitting & Crocheting: Wed 9-11 Fri 2-4, weekly 4/24 Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic: last Thu 911, monthly Podiatrist: by appointment Bingo: Mon & Thu 1-3:00, weekly 4/25 Timed Euchre: Mon & Fri, 12:30-2:30, weekly 4/28 Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu 812; weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly* 4/28 Sunrise Ladies: 4th Mon, 9:30-10:30; monthly 4/29 AARP Smart Driver, formerly 55 Alive, pre-registration required

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Hearing Screening: 9:30-11:30, by appointment Cinema Studies Series with Dr. Jan Wahl: Tue 5:30-7:30, monthly Caring For Caregivers: 5:30-7:30, 3 wks Hatha Yoga: Tue evenings 6-7:15* Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Ceramics: Wed 9-11, weekly Watercolor Class: 10-12 noon/5 wks* Knitting & Crocheting: Wed 9-11, Fri 24, weekly Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu 812; weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly,* Blood Pressure Clinic: 10:30-12:30 Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:3012:30, weekly* Special Election Day/Bake Sale Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:30-11:30 Art Studio Class: Tue & Fri 9-11, weekly* Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue 1-3, bi-monthly Nat Geo Documentary: 5:30-6:30 Hatha Yoga: Tue evenings 6-7:15* Ceramics: Wed 9-11, weekly Oil Painting: Wed 1-3, weekly* Investment Club, 1st Wed, 1:30-2:30, monthly Men’s Breakfast Group: 2nd Thu, 910, monthly Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic: 2nd Thu 11-12:30, monthly Bingo: Thu 1-3, weekly

*Call for fee and registration • For more info call: 419/885-3913 Sylvania Community Services, a nonprofit agency, manages the Sylvania Senior Center. For a complete listing of all Senior Center activities and programs, visit www.sylvaniaseniorcenter.org and click on Senior Center Newsletter. Sylvania Senior Center • 7140 Sylvania Ave • Sylvania, Ohio 43560

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•April 20, 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Advent Lutheran Easter Breakfast Advent Lutheran Church, on McCord Road and Sylvania Avenue, will be celebrating Easter with a breakfast from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 20. All are welcome to attend. Call 419/882-3701 for more information.

•April 21 Operation Street Smart

Lourdes University will host a unique drug awareness program where attendees will get a ‘hands on’ experience presented by undercover detectives. The program will include an opportunity to view current designer drugs and street drugs as they are ‘escorted’ through the audience. The event is free and will take place at the Franciscan Center on the grounds of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Sit-Stay-Read!

Register once for a 15-minute session to practice your reading with a friendly, gentle therapy dog. Bond with a furry friend while improving your reading skills and make a new friend! Drop in the Sylvania branch library, 6749 Monroe Street at 7 p.m. or call 419/882-2089 to register for a time.

Dyslexia Advocate Group

Decoding Dyslexia will host an informational meeting for parents of children with dyslexia. The meeting will be held at the Sylvania branch library from 6 to 7 p.m. This informal meeting is a great opportunity to meet others, share experiences, and gain insight into dyslexia. Call 419/708-6224 for more information.

•April 24, 7 p.m.

The Toledo Area Aboriginal Research Society (TAARS) will meet in the Manor House at Wildwood Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. The TAARS meetings are free and open to the public. Allen Tonetti, a Cultural Resource Specialist for the ASC Group, Inc., will speak on ‘Ohio Archaeology into the 21st Century: The Future of Ohio’s Past.’

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•April 26 SUCC Spring Rummage Sale

Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. will hold its annual Spring Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gently used household items and clothing will be available. Fill a bag of clothes from 8 a.m. to noon for $3, fill a bag from noon to 2 p.m. for $2 or 3 for $5. All proceeds will benefit the church’s outreach in the community and beyond. Call 419/882-0048 for information.

8th Annual Shred Day for the City of Sylvania

From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. bring your items to shred behind the Sylvania Courthouse, 6700 Monroe St., in Sylvania. Enter off Monroe St. via the west driveway at the Administration Building, 6730 Monroe St.

Spaghetti Dinner-Special Olympics Fundraiser

A spaghetti dinner will be held at the Masonic Lodge, 3510 Holland-Sylvania Rd., from 4 to 8 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for kids. The meal includes ‘all you can eat’ spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert. The event also includes a silent auction. Dine in or carry out. Call 419/841-4712 for more information.

Karate America’s Fitness and Self Defense Seminar

Learn combative self defense and kickboxing skills mixed with a cardio workout. Learn reality based self defense that could give you an advantage in a real life attack. Boost your confidence while having a great workout. Seminar is limited to 20 ladies ages 12 and up. The seminar will be held at Karate America, 6755 W. Central Ave. from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call 419/309-8294 for information and to register.

ed at 6930 Sylvania Ave. The event concludes at 1 p.m. Call 419/8828313 for information or visit olanderpark.com.

Annual World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day

The annual World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day will be held rain, snow or shine at Wildwood Metropark off Central Ave. by the Stables at 9:45 a.m. Beginners are encouraged to come early and wear loose attire. For further information call Carl Holes at 567/686-3482 or Talli at 419/367-4543.

•April 29, 7:30 to 9 p.m. S.A.V.E. hosts free lecture

The Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment (S.A.V.E.) Inc. will host a lecture titled, ‘Alternate Growing Practices: Hydroponic and Season Extension,’ with Rebecca Singer, vice president/director, Agricultural Programs, Center for Innovative Food Technologies (CIFT) in the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University. Call 419/824-3691 or email rsobczak @lourdes.edu for more information.

•May 2 Treasures-Experience the Extraordinary Experience an evening of fun and casual elegance at ‘Treasures’ presented by The Victory Center, a nonprofit organization that assists cancer patients. The event will be held from 7 p.m. at 11 p.m. at Parkway Place, 2592 Parkway Place in

Maumee. A new ‘virtual raffle’ is also part of the fun. Tickets are $75; couple’s package is $140. Call 419/5317600 or visit thevictorycenter.org/virtualraffle.

•May 3, 2-5 p.m. Advent’s Golden Jubilee Celebration A Golden Jubilee Celebration for Advent Lutheran Church, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in February, will be held at the church at Sylvania Avenue and McCord Road from 2 to 5 p.m. Special music will be provided by former choir members. Refreshments will be served. Current members of the church are searching for former members and friends of the church to include them in the celebration. For more information, call 419/882-3701. ‘An Evening at the Ballet’ The Cassandra School of Ballet will perform ‘An Evening at the Ballet’ at the Maumee Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. This 41st annual spring performance will feature a premiere piece, ‘The Belles of Spring,’ choreographed by former soloist with the New York City Ballet, Frank Ohman, and includes classical ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance. . Advance ticket prices range from $16$20 through www.showtix4u.com or at the Cassandra School of Ballet. Call 419/475-0458 for further information.

24th Annual Olander Park Trout Derby

Come wet your line for the 24th annual Olander Park Trout Derby. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Fun and fishing begin at 9 a.m. at Olander Park, locat-

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‘High School Musical’ Sylvania United Church of Christ 7240 Erie Street ~ Sylvania

Sylvania Southview High School, with special permission from Music Theater International, will present ‘Disney’s High School Musical.’ Over 100 students will help bring the Disney hit movie to life on the Southview High School stage. The story involves the ‘jocks,’ the ‘brainiacs,’ ‘skater dudes’ and ‘thespians’ cliques as they return to East High to share vacation stories and settle into a new school year. Troy, a jock, and brainy Gabriella mix things up and cause a stir when they

decide to audition for the school musical. The musical will be directed by Brandi Shepard with the assistance of vocal directors Dawn Kingman and Lindsay Andrews. Performances will be held on Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m. at Southview High School, 7225 Sylvania Ave. Tickets for students and seniors are $8, adult $10 and $20 for premier tickets. Email tickets@showtix4u.com to purchase tickets.

Rummage Sale

Saturday, April 26, 2014 8 am - 2 p.m.

•Clothing - Fill a Bag for $3 - 8am-12pm • General - Fill a Bag for $2 or 3/$5 - 12pm - 2pm. Gently used household items and clothing will be available.

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

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‘Beat the Wheat’ 5K race and food fair to be held at Fossil Park BY MARY HELEN DARAH

Rylee Shinavar and her sister Kaylee.

Sylvania’s only gluten-free 5K race and food fair is being held at Sylvania’s Fossil Park on May 17 at Fossil Park, 5705 N. Centennial Rd. Cheri Shinaver, director of the “Beat the Wheat Race,” has been part of a growing number of parents that have had to contend with Celiac disease. “A group of us who have children with Celiac Disease got together and decided we could raise awareness for the disease. Celiac disease affects one in every 133 people in the United States,” states Shinaver, whose daughter Kaylee was diagnosed with the autoimmune condition in 2011. The dis-

ease can go undiagnosed due to a varying range of symptoms that few people recognize. In children, symptoms may include abdominal pain and bloating, growth issues, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting and irritability. Adults with Celiac disease may experience joint pain, depression, tingling in the hands and feet and seizures. Celiac disease can make life challenging for families. “It can get complicated,” says Shinaver, “especially when going out to eat or having your 11-year-old child attend social functions. All the food that Kaylee eats must be gluten-free.” There is no cure for Celiac disease and it

Kaylee’s hope that the race will raise awareness and funds to find a cure. The young woman has an energy bar, “Kaylee’s Bar,” sold online at BetterBatter.com, named in her honor. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with the race starting at 9 a.m. Gluten-free food vendors and information to support a gluten-free lifestyle will also be part of the event. All proceeds will benefit the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center. Email beatthewheatrace@gmail.com or visit beatthewheatrace.com for more information or to register.

First Easter egg hunt planned at Mayberry Square The merchants at Mayberry Square are planning their first Easter egg hunt and activity day on Saturday, April 19 at 2 p.m. Participating children can stop at Nautica Coffee to begin the festivities by decorating their own Easter egg bag in which to collect Easter eggs. Children participating in the Easter egg hunt, to be held on the grass by the clock, will be divided into two age groups: younger children under the age of 5 will be grouped together for the hunt. Older children, age 5 and up, will also be grouped to hunt for Easter eggs. Children will have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny and pose with him for their parents to snap pictures and capture memories. In addition, children and their parents or guardians can stop at The Next Sweet Thing and try their hand at decorating sugar cookies. Many of the other shop owners are planning to have gifts and games for children and their parents.

There will also be a Moonwalk available. All ages are welcome. “The shop owners wanted to hold a fun, family event to thank customers and to encourage others to discover all of the shops at Mayberry Square,” noted spokesperson Nic Linares, an attorney whose office is in Mayberry Square. Mayberry Square is on Centennial Road just south of Erie Street/Sylvania Metamora Road.

Chicken B-B-Q Fundraiser The fifth annual Chicken B-B-Q fundraiser in support of Special Needs Adoption will be held on Sunday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sylvania Masonic Temple, 3510 Holland-Sylvania Rd. Featured will be charcoal-grilled 1/2 chicken, baked potato, cole slaw, applesauce, roll and dessert. A donation of $8 is suggested for the dine-in or carryout event. The event is sponsored by the Royal Arch Foundation and Adopt America Network.

Annual Northwest Ohio Prayer Breakfast planned The 25th annual Northwest Ohio Prayer Breakfast, in conjunction with the National Day of Prayer, will be held at the Premier Banquet Center on Heatherdowns Boulevard Thursday, May 1, from 6:45 to 9 a.m. The main event is from 7 to 8:45 a.m. with 15 minutes of networking before and after. This year’s speaker is Krish Dhanam, a recognized expert in the field of human engineering and human development. As a curriculum designer he has worked with some of the brightest minds in the training and development field and authored programs on sales, service, staff development, presentation skills and leadership. Tickets are available at www.nwoprayer-

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Sylvanians Celebrate Mud Hens Opening Day

Jane and Tom Manahan, right, of The Lathrop Co., welcome guests to the Roost along with their son Tom and his friend, Caroline Kelley.

Pat and Elizabeth Kriner sported Mud Hens apparel on opening day on April 4.

Terry DeClerq and Steve Lennex found a table at The Lathrop Co. party held in the Roost.

Mary Cassey and Peg Klepper in the Roost at The Lathrop Co. Opening Day party before the start of the game.

Steve Klepper of The Lathrop Co. welcomed Zak Isaac of The State Bank to the Roost.

Kay Bell and Joe Zunk talk with friends before the Mud Hens game began.

Charlie and Carol Contrada were on hand to support the Mud Hens at the opening game.

Mark Wagoner was looking forward to watching the opening Mud Hens game.

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Sylvanians Celebrate Mud Hens Opening Day

Russell Herford and Megan Manahan were ready to watch the Mud Hens game from the Roost as they enjoyed The Lathrop Co. party.

Bob and Kathie Maxwell joined Pam Pilz at a table for dinner in the Roost before the start of the Mud Hens opening game.

Tom and Betsy Brady were happy to be part of the opening day festivities.

Bob and Beth Napierala, John Kendzel, Ginger Stapleton and Jim Weber met outside the suites at Fifth Third Field.

Nancy and Paul Jomantas were ready for the opening game.

Bob and Mary Arquette of Lourdes University show their support for the Mud Hens.

Tina Skeldon Wozniak and her daughter-inlaw, Margaret, and husband, Russ, enjoyed the pregame festivities.

Harlan Reichle had fun talking with Mud Hens fans before the game started.

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Sylvanians Celebrate Mud Hens Opening Day

Mike Robarge and George Oravecz enjoy their chat about the start of the Mud Hens’ season.

Olivia Habib Summons and her husband Eric Summons checked out The Lathrop Co. party in the Roost.

Gus Mancy, Jon Frankel and Ken Rusk enjoyed the pre-game festivities in the suites in Fifth Third Field.

Denny Johnson and Bob Maxwell share a story or two during the pre-game festivities on opening day.

John McKenney talks with State Rep. Barbara Sears who was in Mud Hens’ apparel that sports number 47, which happens to be Rep. Sears’ district.

Pat Brobst, Joe Francis and Gary Marck were among the crowd at the Brooks Insurance suite at Fifth Third Field.

Tim Raker, Eric Wilhelmy and Tim Casey enjoyed all of the fun before the game started on opening day.

Ron Jurgenson talks with Jim Brennan in the suite area of Fifth Third Field.

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New executive director named for The Olander Parks System Erika Buri has been named the new executive director of The Olander Parks System (TOPS) by the three-member park board on April 7. She had been the interim director since last August following the resignation of the former director, Gary Madrzykowski. In her role, she manages the five parks in the system: Olander, Sylvan Prairie, Fossil, Whetstone parks, and the Southview Oak Savanna, which is managed on behalf of Sylvania Schools. The commissioners are John Zeitler, Gail Abood and Harold C. McElmurry. Buri began her career at TOPS as a naturalist in 2000. Over the years, she has been responsible for raising over $2 million in grant funds for land acquisition, restoration and recreation projects. Buri has

headed several projects including the development of the Catherine Frye PlayScape, an outdoor play area for children, along with coordination of the planting of 850 trees at Sylvan Prairie Park in support of the Acres for Atmosphere initiative with Polar Bear International. In addition to her TOPS responsibilities, Buri was also a naturalist and historical interpreter for the Metroparks from 2000 to 2004 and the planetarium coordinator for Lourdes University from 2006 to 2008. Buri looks to participate in the community, talking with leaders to determine how the parks system can meet their individual needs and where the parks can make an impact as

well as forming collaborative partnerships. She also is looking forward to initiating planning for the parks system. “It’s time to develop a comprehensive strategic plan to see where we can revitalize our parks and better serve the school district,” she said. Her third project is to focus on staff development. “We have a great staff now and we have many seasonal workers who are just starting their careers. With staff development, we can provide skills that can help them to do bigger and better things,” she said. Buri grew up in South Toledo and is a graduate of Marquette University. She served as the outdoor education instructor and assistant summer camp director at the YMCA’s Camp Campbell Guard and the YMCA Camp Kern before joining TOPS. Buri served as the Clean Your Streams kickoff coordinator for Sylvania from 2006 to 2012. She was Wild Ones, Toledo Chapter president in 2008 and is a member of the Native Plant Working Group. Currently Buri is a member of the Oak Openings Region Green Ribbon Initiative Steering Committee, and she is working on Blue Week activities scheduled for May 11-18. “Blue Week activities focus on the Oak Openings Region, deemed as ‘One of America’s last Great Places,’ by the Nature Conservancy, putting it on a par with Florida’s Everglades and the rain forests of the Northwest,” she said. Hikes through the region will be planned to promote how wonderful the Oak Openings Region is,” Buri added.

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‘Ode to Oak Openings’ opens at The American Gallery

In commemoration of the Oak Openings region’s Blue Week celebration (May 11-18), Toni Andrews of The American Gallery, has scheduled an exhibit, “Ode to Oak Openings,” from May 2 through May 31. The opening reception will feature the paintings, photographs and sculpture of the Oak Openings region on display. The American Gallery is located at 6600 Sylvania Ave. in Saxon Square.

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BY MARY HELEN DARAH

A Visit with John A. Kruszewski, O.D., of The Pinnacle Eye Group I have been near sighted as long as I can remember. It took a piano teacher from Cuba who told my mother she thought I was a little “hoo hoo” in the head after constantly observing my facial contortions while trying to read music to finally succumb to glasses in the seventh grade. My vision seemed status quo and frankly, I put my eye health on the back burner. Thankfully, I had the fortunate opportunity to spend some time with Dr. John Kruszewski and his staff at The Pinnacle Eye Group, which brought into focus the importance of regular exams for overall health. Great Beginnings I was greeted warmly when I first walked in, given paperwork to complete and asked if I would like a coffee. They had this single mom at “hello” just by giving me the opportunity to sit in a pleasant environment and sip on a hot beverage but we quickly moved on to the exam. I was given a series of tests by Amy Lewis whose enthusiasm made me inquire if she had always been a “pre-tester” in the world of ophthalmology. “I came in for my annual eye exam with Dr. Kruszewski,” explains Ms. Lewis, “and one of the employees mentioned that he was planning to hire a new pre-tester. I had worked at a job where I was very unhappy. Fortunately, Dr. K. gave me the benefit of the doubt and hired me. That was almost 7 years ago and it was one of the best things that could have happened to me. Chances are I will be here for life.” Following the tests, Lewis escorted me to another room to be examined by Dr. Kruszewski. The Doctor Will See You Now It was quickly apparent that Dr. Kruszewski shared the same enthusiasm for his work as his staff. I was given the task of choosing between various choices of “A” and “B” for clarity and decided that Dr. Kruszewski must have been first in line when they handed out patience after my numerous moments of indecisiveness. He shared my tests results and stressed the importance of getting my eyes checked regularly. He states, “We participate in a national public health program called “InfantSee” that provides a free eye exam between six months and one year. Children, people over 60 years old, diabetics and contact lens wearers should

have an annual eye exam. Others should listen to the advice of their eye doctor or family physician, but generally every one to two years is recommended.” I also learned that eye health can be an indicator of other health conditions. He states, “I enjoy educating our patients about their particular ocular condition and the impact systemic health problems like diabetes and hypertension can have on their eye health.” I was extremely thankful that he found something that is not immediately threatening but an issue I need to “keep an eye” on. I also discussed some options regarding my habit of constantly removing my nearsighted glasses and putting them on top of my head in order to read close up. Making Contact I haven’t been able to wear contact lenses since I went through chemo, which left me with chronically dry eyes. Dr. Kruszewski was excited to share that there are new options I could try. Contacts continue to improve in comfort and have come a long way since the semi-permeable ones I wore in high school. I made the good doctor cringe when I recounted my tale of a past search-and-rescue mission when I found my missing contact lens in a Twinkie, licked it and put it back in my eye. I’m grateful this did not deter him from allowing me to experiment with some lenses that will correct both near- and far-sighted vision. This could be a huge adjustment. There are benefits to being my age and not seeing clearly in the mirror first thing in the morning. Crystal Clear I left The Pinnacle Eye Group with a new prescription, contentment of having a positive experience, and the knowledge of the importance to return for an annual exam. It is Dr. Kruszewski’s desire to have a positive impact on his patient’s life. He states, “We want all of our patients to leave feeling like we have exceeded their expectations on every level. Our patients mean everything to us and we always try to show this to them.” You don’t need 20/20 vision to see that The Pinnacle Eye Group team is succeeding in their mission to have satisfied patients, including this Savvy Sylvanian.

The Pinnacle Eye Group and doctors John Kruszewski, O.D. and Robert Layman, O.D, is located at 3723 King Rd., Suite 100 in Sylvania. To learn more about their services, including laser vision correction, corneal refractive therapy, diagnosis of eye diseases and disorders and prescribing glasses and contacts, call 419/843-2020 or visit pinnacleeyegroup.com.

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Dr. John Kruszewski, O.D.

The Savvy Sylvanian checks out the inner workings of her eye.

Ann Bailey, L.D.O., left, and Wendy Bedell, optician, right, help the Savvy Sylvanian select frames.

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Sugar-free, gluten-free lifestyle made easy Cheesecake Factory), filled with extra sugar, sodium and fat. Since we are not cooking the food, we do not know exactly what goes in the meals and what makes them so delicious. We like to ignore that fact because it tastes so good. We all have our favorite restaurants where just thinking about them makes our mouths water. Going out to dinner is a time to catch up with our friends, family and loved ones. Just because you decide to eliminate sugar and gluten from your diet, does not mean that you have to stop enjoying a little dining action. Here are some tips to stay on track when eating out.

First thing, request water and drink a full glass before ordering. This will inhibit your cravings to scarf down the bread on the table and prevent you from ordering something you know you will regret. You can order a side salad or a soup without pasta to keep you content and allow yourself to eat something with your friends. If you are someone who likes to have a drink with dinner, I would recommend an unsweetened iced tea with lemon. If you would like an alcoholic beverage with dinner, I would suggest you choose a glass of red wine, mixing a shot of hard liquor with a diet soda or opt for tequila with lime juice.

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees farenheit. Wash peppers, remove stem and cut in half vertically. In a pan filled with shallow water. Place pan with water and peppers on the stove, cover and steam for about 10 minutes or until they are moderately soft. While the peppers are steaming, add one Tbs. of olive oil into a pan and add chopped onions and garlic. Cook until lightly browned but still crunchy. Then add turkey meat and cook thoroughly. Drain the fat then place the meat back in the pan. Add taco sauce and spices then turn off burner. In a baking pan, place the peppers upright and fill each pepper with the meat mixture. Top with cheese and place in the oven for10 -15 minutes. Serve with extra salsa, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt. Enjoy!

Next, start to dissect the menu. Look in the salads, sandwiches (you can ask them to replace bread with lettuce), seafood and meat sections. Decide what sounds good to you and then you can start to negotiate your sides. Decide what protein you want then look for vegetable sides. For example, if you want a steak, order a six ounce steak, then select your sides carefully. Look for roasted or steamed vegetables (broccoli and asparagus are great with steak) and many restaurants serve cauliflower puree to give you the feeling of eating a starch. If you are at lunch, salads such as Greek, Cobb and Chef, taste delicious and fill you up (don’t forget to omit the croutons!). You can also order soup or indulge in a burger without the bun and trade the fries for a roasted vegetable. Breakfasts are easier. Order eggs any way you would like. Get them scrambled, poached, over easy, basted or order an omelet filled with veggies, meat and cheese. Order any meat you want like bacon, sausage or ham (most restaurants serve turkey bacon and sausage for a leaner option). Enjoy with coffee or hot tea. I understand that dieting is hard and many people think that they have to restrict their social lives to stay on track. If you follow these tips, it will be easier to stick with your healthy new lifestyle. A dining experience is always a refreshing time to spend with loved ones and no one should be deprived of that. Just be cautious when ordering and don’t feel like you have to eat the entire plate just because it’s there.

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BARBARA SEARS Ohio House of Representatives District 47

DEE TALMAGE State Central Committee Representative Woman District 2

MARK WAGONER State Central Committee Representative Man District 2 Sylvania needs accomplished, effective and proven leadership in Columbus. Barbara Sears, Dee Talmage and Mark Wagoner have provided that type of leadership for the benefit of Northwest Ohio. Republican officeholders in Sylvania know they have gotten the job done for Sylvania and unanimously endorse their re-election at the May 6th Republican Primary.

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The Sylvanian You Need To Know Remarkable Resident: Susan Sackett Felver

BY MARY HELEN DARAH Susan Sackett Felver is a 2004 graduate of Miami University in Oxford and the former athletic director for Sandusky High School. The Sylvania Advantage sat down with Ms. Felver to discuss her current role as Sylvania Southview High School athletic director and the importance of athletics in schools. Little girls have big dreams. Did you always want to be an athletic director? I did not. I don’t think I wanted to go into teaching until my freshman year of college. In fact, I avoided it. I was planning to go into business but quickly discovered it was not for me. I switched to adolescent education. I taught English literature for four years but I was a high school athlete, an athlete growing up, and always involved in sports. I wanted to coach something. I was the assistant coach then head coach for our soccer team. During my last two years of teaching, I moved into the role of assistant athletic director while completing a masters in administration. I was planning at some point to leave the classroom. Our athletic director retired creating the position. I knew the coaches and the kids and got the job. l left the classroom far earlier than I intended. What is it like holding a position that statistically is a male dominated field? I get asked that quite a bit. It’s surprising but the people I interact with in this job- the menit means nothing to them. I have never experienced adversity. However, to the people who are not in this field, it surprises them. More often than not, when people call the athletic office they assume I’m the secretary not the athletic director. Yes, traditionally being an A.D. is a male role but I know more female athletic directors, even in the last six years. What life lessons did you acquire from being on a team? I think I learned how to find my role in helping a team. In individual sports, it is all on you to get the job done. In team sports, in my case soccer and softball, you have to know and use your strengths to best benefit the team so you can find success. I think people will find in any work environment there is a greater need to be a team player-especially in my job here.

There are jobs that need to get done that do not pertain to athletics but you pitch in for the success of the whole. If you rubbed a magic lamp and were granted three wishes concerning high school athletics what would they be? In this job, I would love a secretary. That would be my first wish. I also wish there was a better way for Sylvania coaches to reach out to the youth, especially middle school kids. Because we have the unique situation of having two high schools in Sylvania, coaches cannot talk to middle school kids. Thirdly, I wish more kids realized what a great experience participating in high schools sports is and the benefits of being part of a team. Even kids who are not athletes can be part of band or spirit club and have that experience. Can I have a bonus wish? I hope the levy passes and that people recognize the great things we offer here. What do you most appreciate about being at Southview? We have a very supportive parent group. Sometimes the behavior of the fans is embarrassing to me. Actually, I am embarrassed for them. I don’t feel like we get that here. Parents support us not only at athletic events but at home. Until you have been in a school district that lacks school support you don’t appreciate it. I also appreciate the students. They are so smart and funny. You don’t have to be a great athlete to find success on and off the field at Southview. I just wish I could figure out a way to talk with students during lunch while simultaneously getting my desk work done. Spending time with the students is one of my favorite parts of my job. What are your future hopes for the program? I would hope to continue the tradition of encouraging well-rounded student athletes. Academics are as much a priority as athletics at Southview. I believe that is one of the reasons Sylvania schools stand out. I would also love for people to recognize that success in athletics improves all other areas in a school, especially in retaining kids. We have a lot of private schools in the area offering a lot of great things but we have so much to offer too. Athletics attracts kids to schools, which strengthens the school district overall.

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Olivet Lutheran Church celebrates 100 years of history BY MARY ROSE GAJEWSKI

This ceramic homemade wall depicts the three stages of Christ’s death. It also represents the name of the Church, named after the Mount of Olives.

Olivet Lutheran Church is celebrating its 100th year anniversary the weekend of April 26-27. Saturday evening will begin the kick off with a celebratory dinner (admission by ticket). During the evening, the longest serving female and male members will be recognized and couples who were married and those who have been baptized in the church will be recognized. “On Sunday morning we invite everyone to come and worship with us,” Lead Pastor Chrysanne Timm said. Invited guest speakers, Rev. Chris Boeger and Bishop Rev. Dr. Marcus Lohrmann will join Pastor Timm for the service.. Different church members have written and will be singing four new songs in commemoration of the church’s anniversary. The vocal and hand bell choirs and the praise band will be leading worship. The rich history of Olivet Lutheran Church, named after the Mount of Olives, began in 1913. A small group of families, with the help of Pastor Alvin E. Bell from Glenwood Lutheran Church, began meeting above a grocery store on the corner of Alexis and Whiteford roads. They shared a common desire for their children to be raised with a Christian education. “Our Congregation has always been focused on helping and teaching children to love God and serve God. That’s always been a strong emphasis for us,” Pastor Timm said. In 1916 ground was broken on the first

building located directly across the street from the original place of meeting. Then in 1950 the congregation moved to its present location at 5840 Monroe St. in Sylvania Township. A New England Colonial style architecture was chosen, which is still present throughout the church, even with sections of the main sanctuary rebuilt following a fire in 1964. With a growing congregation and the desire to have a wider impact in community outreach, the congregation added the Christian Life Center (CLC) in 2005. It is a large multipurpose room where the contemporary service, known as the Vine, is held on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. It is also home to the Daily Bread free community dinners every Wednesday evening at 5:15. “Our calling is to make Christ known in the community and we know that we do it through things in this building. But, also through our members and their daily lives, where they work, where they learn, where they live, they’re all being the presence of Christ. That’s our mission,” Pastor Timm said. “It’s all about building relationships.” The weekend of Easter continues in that mission. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, a traditional Vigil of Easter service will be held. Easter service will be held at the normal service times on Sunday April 20. For Centennial Sunday, April 27, the traditional service will be held at 9 a.m. in the sanctuary and the contemporary service at 11 a.m. in the CLC. Any who have been part of the church history or anyone from the community is welcome.

Surprise volunteers deliver Mobile Meals to Sylvanians

Maureen Stevens greets Charles Porter and delivers his meal.

Alice Kille and her niece Linda Streng talked with Maureen Stevens, Mobile Meals Executive Director

Members of the media were invited to help deliver meals to Mobile Meals of Toledo clients on Wednesday, April 9. Sylvania AdVantage publisher Sharon Lange joined Maureen Stevens, Mobile Meals Execurive Director, at the Medical Mutual office building on Sylvania Avenue to pick up the meals for a route in Sylvania.. On this particular day, there were only four deliveries and Stevens said “we are trying to get the word out about our services so the folks who need us know we exist and how to reach us. “Mobile Meals can help people maintain their independence and enhance their quality of life by providing nutritious meals. We want the Sylvania community to know that we’re here when they need us,” Stevens said. “Having been on the Mobile Meals Board of Directors in the past, I know the program well. Nutritious meals are delivered at home

to individuals who need help preparing a meal or maintaining a special diet. There is no age or income restriction. While there are some people who will qualify for a government subsidy, Mobile Meals is a private pay program that can benefit anyone,” Lange said. All of the clients who received meals on the Sylvania AdVantage delivery day were pleased to receive their deliveries. “Everyone in the organization is just great and so accommodating and does a great job. At 90 years of age, I appreciate having my meals delivered so all I have to do is heat them up. The volunteers are amazing. They have come out in all kinds of weather and they are doing this because they want to. That is really something,” noted Charles Porter, one of the Sylvania clients. Each day, Mobile Meals volunteers or staff members deliver healthy meals to over 650 individuals throughout the community including the Sylvania area.

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BTT to present Spring Concert at Trinity Church Mini Workshop Join Ballet Theatre of Toledo dancers on Sunday, April 27, from 4 to 5 p.m. for a free mini workshop. Learn a short dance to Copland’s “Hoedown.” Dancers who participate will receive $2 off a ticket to BTT’s Spring Concert at Trinity Church May 2-4. The finale piece is the “Hoe-down” and participants will have an opportunity to showcase their fancy footwork. The workship is appropriate for girls and boys, ages 7-14. Wear comfortable clothes or dancewear and bring ballet shoes or socks.

L-R: Sylvania resident Mary Bento, Danielle Moseley and Fiona Connolly in ‘Serenade for Strings.’

Ballet Theatre of Toledo presents its Spring Concert with the SonoNovo Chamber orchestra on May 2-4, 2014 at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Toledo. “This will be an evening of pure dance for music lovers,” says Nigel Burgoine, Artistic Director of the Ballet Theatre of Toledo. “I have taken music from Russia, Germany and the U.S.A. and choreographed a production to suit all ages,” he explained. The program opens with Mussorgsky’s famous “Pictures at an Exhibition,” which presents dancers in an art gallery setting and features their feelings and emotions to the beautiful music. Then Tchaikovsky’s fabulous score of “Serenade for Strings” will transport dancers and audience members alike to the

enchanting and powerful melodies featured in this orchestral delight. This is a showcase piece for BTT’s Company dancers. Pachebel’s “Canon in D” is synonymous with weddings and it will take the audience through a complete ballet class, performed by two Company soloists. Rounding-up the whole performance will be the spirited and dynamic “Hoe-down” from Copland’s “Rodeo.” The dancers will demonstrate western style dance and let their fun side of dance shine through.Performance times: Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 3 at 7 pm and Sunday, May 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets: are $20 for seniors and children 12 and under and $25 for adults. For more information or to purchase tickets call: 419/861-0895.

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L-R: Claire Hyder and Sylvania resident Kate Smith prepare for the Spring Concert.

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The Easter Bunny came to visit at Kingston Residence of Sylvania on Saturday, April 12. Plenty of fun was had by residents, their families and the staff. Anna, Ray and Marie were excited to join in the celebration and happy to meet the Easter Bunny, sitting on the Kingston Lion bench. ‘“A good time was had by all … especially the kids,” said Anna R. Kingston Residence of Sylvania has been serving the Sylvania area for 12 years. The community offers Assisted Living apartments with supportive services.

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Section B Downtown Delights Offers Focus on Shopping On Thursday, May 8, the Downtown Sylvania Association will be hosting Downtown Delights, an event to encourage visitors to explore the variety of fine shops and restaurants that make Sylvania a delightful place to visit. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to highlight shops along Main Street in the heart of the Sylvania community. Nearly 30 merchants and restaurants will be

participating in this spring shopping extravaganza which will feature special promotions for shoppers. Demonstrations, entertainment and door prizes will add to the festivities of this annual spring tradition along with the chance to win the ‘Delightful Gift Basket’ featuring items representing the best of Sylvania merchants. In addition, all shoppers will receive special shopping incentives to return to

Brooke Miller and her mother, Dawn, look at a Vera Bradley bag with help from Brynn Parrish, Kathy Atkinson, Candy Sturtz and Chandler Austin of Lady C at the 2013 Downtown Delights event.

Amber Schwichtenberg, her sons Logan and Nolan and husband, Jeff, along with Kay Wohlgamutz waited patiently outside of J&G Pizza at the 2013 Downtown Delights.

Downtown Sylvania shops from May 9-31. Sylvania is also known for its fun, eclectic dining. Local restaurants will be offering a special “Mother’s Day” or “Ladies Who Lunch” menu from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drink specials will be offered during happy hour

from 4 to 6 p.m. After a long, hard winter shoppers and merchants will welcome the opportunity to enjoy meeting again to celebrate spring and a day of fun together at Downtown Delights.

Shopping Local is More Than a Mantra Shopping local has become a familiar mantra, and for good reasons. Small locally owned businesses are the backbone of the economy. People who own small businesses usually live in the community where their business are located and employ people who also live in the community. The money generated by those businesses stays in the community. According to local economist, Linda Bowyer, Ph.D., “Buy Local movements have picked up steam throughout the United States, but the growth of big-box stores and Internet shopping have affected locally owned firms. In a long-term study of independent and chain stores conducted by American Express, the market share of locally owned independent businesses declined from 59 percent in 1990 to 48 percent in 2009. “Why are small businesses important to the local economy? Looking at 27 independent dominated business districts studied by Civic Economics, the average district employed over 1,800 workers. Residential neighborhoods served by a successful independent business district gained, on average, 50 percent more in home values than their citywide markets over the last 14 years. Locally owned businesses are important,” Bowyer said. Luckily for those in the Sylvania area, there is a myriad of small businesses from which to choose. Local shoppers can purchase almost everything they may need or want within city and township boundaries. Shoppers can purchase items from furniture to window treatments for their homes or offices. They can find fashions to suit a variety of tastes for men and women. Shoppers can also purchase baked goods, toys, books, sports items and equipment, flowers, coins, customdesigned jewelry, musical instruments, computer equipment, sewing supplies, hardware, specialty foods, and much, much more in Sylvania and Sylvania Township. Residents can

find hair stylists, makeup artists, nail technicians, physicians, dentists, podiatrists and restaurants to suit every taste. “The advantages of shopping local are many. First and foremost, friendly, helpful service is the watchword in small, local shops where the store owner is more than likely your clerk. If you are a repeat customer, the shop owner and other staff may know you by name. They also know what you like and will help you find what you are looking for, saving you time and effort. Many times, store owners and their staff will alert you when a special item arrives in the store or they will be willing to put something aside so you don’t miss out on an item you want. “In addition, shoppers will not have to wait in long lines in small, locally owned stores. Parking is close by and shops are easily accessible. So when you plan your shopping trips, remember, it pays to shop locally,” Bowyer added. Editor’s Note: Recently, I realized that I had forgotten my wallet while on my way to an appointment to have my oil changed. I also had an appointment to take a client to lunch. I also needed to buy some lipstick and I needed gifts for a later event. I was able to get my oil changed at Joe’s Tire; get a lipstick at Merle Norman of Sylvania; have lunch with my guest at Chandler Café and pick up a gift at Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles. I realized that I could have gone into any of the other stores including Lady C, Angela’s Angels, Beautiful Blooms by Jen, Harmony In Life, C’est la Vie, Ace Hardware or T.K. Lane’s with the same results. Of course, I went back the next day and paid for all that I had purchased the day before. All I could think was how happy I was to be in Sylvania and how thankful I am for all of the small businesses in the community. I would not have been able to do any of these things if I were at a mall or a big box store!

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Southview National Honor Society members Jelveen Ambucy, Alec Connolly, Gulustan Ozbay, Megan Kneller, Irsten Clark and Alex Brentlonger wore formal attire as they volunteered to serve the guests at the appreciation dinner.

The Kingston Residence of Sylvania kitchen crew planned, prepared and organized the dinner for the event. L-R: Chef Brad East, administrator Dawn Ferguson, chef Kevin McPartland, and staff members Amy Peters and Gayle Young were busy in the kitchen plating the meals.

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Mike DeYarman of Hear-Rite talked with a guest about the products he offers at the Health Fair held at the Sylvania Senior Center on April 3.

Mary Casey of Walker Funeral Home talked with audiologist Dr. Clint Kiefer of Great Lakes Audiology at the Senior Center Health Fair.

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Garden Club Members Welcome Spring at Annual Scintilla Luncheon/Fashion Show

Rose Ragan was assisted by volunteer Beverly McKinley at the annual event held on the campus of Lourdes University.

Sr. Gretchen’s Bake Sale Held

L-R: Norene Drewicz, Sister Josina, and AnnMarie Tracz enjoyed the highly popular and anticipated bake sale at Lourdes University on April 11.

Sister Gretchen had to replenish supplies due to the demand for more baked goods from the large bake sale crowd. –by Mary Helen Darah

L-R seated: Jane Revenaugh, Helen Schneider and Doris McEwen, with Mary Alice Shirk and Janice Harris of the Corey Woods Garden Club all shared a table to view the Macy’s fashion runway.

L-R: Diane Shull, Susan Mason, Carol Sizemore and Cookie Westmeyer enjoyed the 27th annual Scintilla luncheon hosted by the Toledo Garden Club Forum.

Corey Woods Garden Club members Mary Bell and Marilyn Arbaugh enjoyed the April 10 luncheon and style show held at the Premier Banquet Hall.

L-R: Lucy Webster, Betty Sherman, Chrissy Turnball and Gayle Austin, president of the Corey Woods Garden Club, were on hand for the annual event.

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DOWNTOWNNEWS

Hudson Gallery’s Spring Opening

Local artist Matt Wolcott stands in front of his painting during the ‘Group of Nine’ exhibition held at the Hudson Gallery located on Main St. in Sylvania. Other artist exhibiting works include Robin Schultes, Ben Morales, Chelsey Hammersmith, Dani Herrera, Patrick Dubreuil, Melanie Harris, Temo Perez and Stacey Arnold.

Firefighter Melanie Harris discusses her work with Tim Effler. Ms. Harris’s piece is a tribute to Toledo firefighters as well as those who lost their lives in 9/11. An artist’s reception was held on April 12.

Artist Chelsey Hammersmith exhibited her ‘wearable art’ at the Group of Nine Exhibition that will run through May 10.

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Hosts Group of Nine Exhibit

Firefighters Melanie Harris and Komako Goolsby stand by the ‘78 Tiki’ art-car created by Melanie Harris. The car won first place in the Coney Island Mermaid Parade in New York in 2012. –by Mary Helen Darah

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BUSINESSNEWS

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Love of ice hockey leads to goalie instruction “Tending goal in a hockey game is the only position where the player has the ability to keep the other team from winning and the

game is in his hands,” said Phil Bowles, a 2012 Northview graduate and member of the state championship hockey team. Bowles said he started playing goalie when his babysitters, all members of the St. John’s hockey team, put him in goal as they played in the driveway. “This was an absolute blast and I really loved playing hockey and being in goal,” he recalled. As Bowles continued playing, he found he had to travel to Detroit to find help to improve his goaltending skills. “That was really expensive and not at all convenient,” he said. “It wasn’t until I began playing at Northview and I began receiving regular instruction that I progressed much faster. No one realizes that goaltending is a completely different part of

the game with different skill sets.” According to Bowles, goalies are usually left to figure out what to do on their own. “It is really important to learn proper techniques early on so as not to develop a lot of bad habits,” Bowles stated. “And learning proper techniques allows goaltenders to make more saves.” Recently, Bowles made the decision to transfer to Bowling Green State University, which allowed him to start his goaltending coaching business at Tam-O-Shanter. “I love hockey and I love working with kids,” he said. “This is a wonderful opportunity for me. Mike Mankowski had asked me to help out with hockey clinics, which led to my offering private goal tending lessons.”

Bowles has students ranging in age from seven to 17 working with him. He spends oneon-one time in the small studio and also works with them in practice and game situations with forwards and defensemen on the full ice. “There are three different facets we work with, allowing me to see playing errors from a different perspective,” Bowles said. “We work on quickness drills, how to focus, how to get into the proper position and work smarter. But most important is we have fun while we are doing this,” he added. Bowles said most of his instruction is after 3 p.m. and on weekends. He offers private as well as group instruction.

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Local author releases expanded edition of award-winning book Sylvania Northview graduate, Jim Lange, who played basketball at the University of Toledo (’81-’85), announced the release of his latest work, “Bleedership: Biblical First-Aid for Leaders” (Expanded Edition). Lange, who also wrote “Calming the Storm Within: How to find Peace in this Chaotic World” in 2012, shared, “‘Bleedership’ is a very special book to me. The publishing of this book literally changed the trajectory of my life for which I am so grateful. Adding the new chapters and re-releasing it make it even that much more meaningful.” Just as he did in the first edition (Tate Publishing: 2005), he contrasts the leadership style of a very difficult boss he once had with the leadership styles of some of the Bible's greatest leaders. The first edition went on to be named the “Business Book of the Year” by Christian Storyteller. Lange added, “Because of what I have learned in the years since, including a big mistake I made during my time with that company, I felt that I needed to add a couple of chapters to my book to make it more complete. This will now be even more helpful to those who might find themselves working for a

difficult boss.” The expanded version of Lange’s book is also available on Kindle. John Beckett, author of the international best-seller “Loving Monday,” had this to say: “Jim Lange writes with the authority of an experienced leader and the warmth of a good friend. His insights into enduring qualities such as humility, compassion and integrity will help you stay centered and poised toward true success.” Dave Wardell, co-founder of Promise Keepers said, “‘Bleedership’ uses biblical examples to demonstrate that God has a plan for us, even at work in the secular world, and that His plan can be accomplished best when we have a respectful regard for one another. It deftly shows the wisdom of being obedient to the biblical commands ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’ and ‘Love your enemies.’ This book might be the best of the bunch as far as the newest submissions to PK are concerned—I highly recommend it!” The expanded edition of “Bleedership” can be found at amazon.com or at Lange’s site at www.5feet20.com.

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L-R: Jennifer Robinson, Jennifer Bugbee, Jaime Nowakowski, Wade L. Banker, MD, Nicole Banker, Laura Glover, Susan Monegan, Dave Achen and Suzie Greene joined Sylvania Town Crier in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce member.

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International flavor added to Bloudan Restaurant Bloudan Restaurant owner and chef Leonardo Dehabey recently hired international chef Jean-Luc Berger to add another dimension to the Mediterranean cuisine featured in the restaurant he opened last July at 7430 W. Central Ave. “Jean-Luc has been a chef all around the world and brings a wealth of cooking experience,” Dehabey said. “Most recently, he has been highly involved with the catering side of the business, which is an area we want to expand.“ Berger, who trained at the Toulouse Culinary School, has worked in restaurants throughout France, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden and more. “We are adding a three-fold menu just for Jean-Luc featuring French, Italian and fusion entrees,” Dehabey said. “The new menu will complement Bloudan's Mediterranean

menu of offerings that include Dehabey family recipes handed down through generations. We use all fresh ingredients prepared daily featuring oils, herbs, nuts, fresh vegetables and use old-fashioned cooking methods that take longer but we waste nothing.” Chef Berger said, “I love what I do. I am still learning every day and I am still curious about everything. And, I have brought everything I have learned over the years here to Bloudan.” “It is fun to have a like-minded chef join me in the kitchen,” Dehabey noted. “It is a blessing to have him here,” restaurant manager Neda Hardeman agrees. “Bloudan is an exceptional facility. It’s not your average Mediterranean restaurant. Leo prepares everything featured on the menu in house. We offer exceptional food at affordable

Bloudan manager Neda Hardeman, left, and owner Leonardo Dehabey, right, welcome international chef Jean-Luc Berger.

Chamber Business Spotlight/Speaker Featured

Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman Alan Sattler welcomed guest speaker Dr. Matt Kutz of BGSU and congratulated Scott Bauerschmidt of Lowe’s, the Chamber’s Business Spotlight Company for April, at the April 8 luncheon meeting at Sylvania Country Club.

What’s Cooking at the Andersons Market Tuesday, April 29 - Executive Guest Chef and Owner Carlos Mendez of the Cocina de Carlos Restaurant in Perrysburg. He is a gourmet Mexican chef and if you all haven’t eaten there you really need to go and enjoy! Tuesday, May 6 - ‘Springtime In Paris.’ French Food with Jean-Luc Berger, a born and raised French chef Tuesday, May 13 - ‘Homemade Pasta’ with three complimentary spring sauces. Love this class and no

one in town teaches homemade pasta! We do a great job of it and the sauces alone are worth the class! Tuesday, May 20 - Executive Chef Eric Kish from Rosie’s Italian Grille. We collaborate together for the classes and it’s great time for all those that attend. Wednesday Night Wine Tastings are from 6 to 8 p.m. with complimentary food. Tasting prices vary, but are very reasonable with individual pricing or flight pricing.

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prices, great portions and outstanding customer service.” Dehabey, a Southview and University of Toledo graduate, developed his love for cooking while he was in school and uses family recipes he received from his mother. “He likes my food very much,” his mother Janet reported. “We would go out to eat, and he would tell me that my food was better, and that I should open a restaurant.” While on a 10-month Christian mission trip after graduation, he realized that he wanted to bring back some of the wonderful cuisine that he enjoyed while traveling throughout the Middle East. “I thought this food needed to be offered in Sylvania where I grew up,” he remembered. And that prompted

Dehabey in partnership with his father, Lawrence, to open the restaurant, which he named after the city in Syria where his parents were born. “My goal is to offer premium food, premium customer service, and then also have a positive impact on the community that meant so much to me growing up,” Dehabey added. Bloudan is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Sunday. Currently, a staff of 15 is on hand to serve diners.

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DOWNTOWNDELIGHTS

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Section C Sylvania Schools levy on ballot

Cougarettes Sally Micsko, Bailey Platt, Alyssa Brutlag, Emily Micsko and Aubrie Hattendorf, sign a poster to auction at the Southview assembly.

Mike Lieber, Sylvania’s Town Crier, with Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough at Southview High School.

SV state champions honored at assembly Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber and Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough proclaimed April 9 ‘Southview Day’ at an assembly to commemorate the many Southview state champions. Honored were the Cougarettes dance team, speech and debate team, Mock Trial team and a horticulture student. Paul Moffitt, the speech and debate coach was also honored for receiving the Diamond Award from the National Forensic League. The Cougarettes won the Hip Hop competition and placed second in Pom and Jazz at the state competition Sunday, March 16, in the Stroh Center at Bowling Green State University. This is the 22nd state championship the team

has won. The two Cougarette posters over the entry door of the Southview gym were auctioned to the highest bidders with proceeds benefiting the dance team and the Sylvania Academic Foundation. In addition, members of the dance team autographed team photos for fans. Also honored were the Sylvania Southview Mock trial team, coached by attorney Dennis Lyle of Anspach Meeks Ellenberger, which captured the state of Ohio Mock Trial championship held in Columbus, Ohio. The championship marked a state-leading sixth title for the Sylvania team. The team will travel to the national competition on May 8. Four speech ASSEMBLY TO 7C

‘Education for Success’ is the theme of the campaign for Issue 3, the Sylvania Schools levy that will be on the May 6 ballot. Issue 3 is a 3.8 mill-operating levy, which will help Sylvania Schools maintain financial stability and prevent further cuts in programs and services. Central Trail and Timberstone parent Cami Golding and local businessman and parent Baron Black are heading the steering committee to educate Sylvania voters about the importance of the issue. “Having good strong schools makes Sylvania a desirable place to live above other communities. Strong schools are also linked to thriving businesses in a community,” Golding said. “Passing this levy directly affects the value of my home and provides stability of the equity that we all have in our homes.” Golding noted that she and her husband relocated to Sylvania primarily for the school system. “We knew that our children would receive a quality education and we trusted that Sylvania Schools would lay the needed foundation for college and a future career,” she added. “The school district in a sense is like my stock broker. School administrators and board members make the investments with taxpayer’s money to ensure that they get the most bang for their buck. I have been witness to the fiscal responsibility of our school administration and

board; and I appreciate the many changes that they have put in place because state funding totaling $11 million has been cut since 2010. I don’t want to see further cuts, especially in the teaching staff. Passing the levy now will help to continue financial stability and to curtail the peaks and valley cycle that most schools experience. Thus far, our school administrators have done this without compromising the quality of the education, which is critical when cuts have to be made. History is the best indicator of the future and they have proven to be good stewards of my money. Just as a stock broker predicts the market, the school administration predicts the future of education and the work force. Digital learning is inevitable and it has to be in place, and strong, in order for our children to be competitive and desirable in both higher education and the workplace. I rely on the schools to prepare my children in this arena. The passage of Issue 3 on May 6th will ensure that the technological tools are in place to provide continued success of our kids as they graduate,” said Golding. “I am pleased to be part of this campaign because I understand the need for the levy and I really do want to help educate voters about the importance of this issue,” Black said. “While the administration and the school board have been LEVY TO 2C

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is a 3.8 mill operating levy on the May 6 ballot which will help Sylvania Schools maintain financial stability and prevent further cuts in programs and services. 3.8 mills will cost taxpayers $11 per month on a $100,000 home.

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Student Achievement Challenging academic programs prepare students for future success in college and work Sta te and na tional achievements in academics, a thletics and extracurricular activities

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SCHOOLNEWS

Robotics Tourney Held at Southview

Chamber Student Scholars Dong Kim and Eun Kim joined their son, Northview senior Yong-Joon Kim, Southview principal Dave McMurray, Southview senior Mohamad (MJ) Alayoubi and his parents Aroub Alayoubi and Hani Haidar at the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce April 8 luncheon meeting where they were honored as Students of the Month.

The Sylvan Robotics Team gets ready to take part in the Sylvan Robotics Lego Sumo Tournament.

Northview Honored Musician The Northview Musician of the week is senior cellist Henry Gray. Henry is a cellist in the Chamber Orchestra and serves as president of the Northview Orchestras. He is a member of the Toledo Youth Orchestra, the Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra, and has been a member of the OMEA All-State Orchestra, District and Regional Orchestras. At Northview Henry is active in the ‘Student Prints’ serving as arts and entertainment editor. After graduation, Henry plans to attend New York University majoring in music. Henry is a private student of Yang Kun Song and the son of Gayle and John Gray.

Levy FROM 1C The many awards won by the Sylvan Robotics Team were on display at the event.

L-R: Seventh grade Sylvania Timberstone student Grant Zelasko discusses his Lego robot with seventh grade McCord student Edward Lui. –by Mary Helen Darah

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very fiscally responsible, the schools have been losing money over the past several years. State funding has been cut by $11 million since 2010 and property valuations have dropped as well resulting in a loss of $2.2 million per year. Passage of Issue 3 will help us recoup a portion of the money lost, maintain financial stability of the district and prevent further cuts in programs and services.” “The levy will also help us to keep moving forward with curriculum, technology, safety and security initiatives and will help continue to fund the district's key priorities: implementing academic standards and continuing the digital learning initiative to better prepare Sylvania students to succeed in post high school endeavors,” he added. The youngest member of the steering committee, Austin Serna, a Southview graduate, sits on the social media and alumni outreach subcommittees. “I think it is very important to

support your schools, especially when the community depends on its schools to remain prosperous. Sylvania Schools have taught me very important skills to carry through college and life. I will always give back to the community I have called home all of my life.” Serna is employing his technology skills in the campaign and making good use of social media to reach to potential voters. “Twitter is huge with my age group, as is Instagram,” he said. Serna is also talking about the importance of the levy to high school seniors who can vote. Upcoming events include speaking engagements with residents, community leaders and businesses, an active phone bank with callers reminding residents to vote, and a pancake supper April 22, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Southview High School. Volunteers will conduct a doorto-door campaign distributing informational literature and talking with voters on April 29 and May 3 prior to the May 6 election.

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Stranahan Girls Scouts Write Animal Notices to Help Adoptions Willow is a Chihuahua/Pug mix. She is two years old. To take care of Willow, you have to feed her twice a day and bathe her once a month. Willow sleeps in a crate and likes to play with other dogs her size. How do you get to know Willow? You have to spend time with her and then she will feel comfortable with you. She wags her tail to let you know she likes you. She loves treats and is very friendly. For more information on Willow, visit www.dogworksohio.com. By Faith Lesley Duchess is the mom on the left and Ginger is her daughter on the right. They are both Shih Tzus. They are 11 pounds each. Duchess is 10 years old and Ginger is 4 years old. They are fine with going outside and love being held and given attention. These dogs are crate trained, spayed and are current on all their vaccinations. They would like to be adopted together. Duchess and Ginger are fine with other dogs, cats, and children. Ginger is a very active dog while her mother Duchess is more laid-back. For more information regarding adoption or fostering, visit www.DogworksOhio.com. By Nicki Owen Hi! My name is Nemo. I am a two-year-old boy who is very skinny. I need someone to help me gain weight. I love kids of any age. I love to snuggle and I love car rides. I love attention and I’m house trained already, but will need a fenced backyard. I have big paws and I’m very mellow. Please adopt me!!! For more information, visit www.dogworksohio.com. By Savannah McKenzie

Fred is a flat coat retriever with soft, black/brown fur. He is about seven years old now and has been with his foster family for six months. When he was found, he was on the street with his brother Barney. He gets along with other dogs and with kids as well. Fred loves to be petted and is very playful, but he is also a little shy. He would love to have a family of his own! For more information, visit www.dogworksohio.com. By Jessica Molitor

Hi! My name is Eddie. I’m a male Chihuahua. I'm very healthy. I am 7 years old and I most likely will live another 4-5 years. I like to eat Beneful dog food and I only like eating small meals. I’m 7 lbs and I’m very alert. I’m really good with other dogs. I like a quieter setting so I’m not so good with younger children. I would probably be better off with a older person. I am also good with cats. But no matter what, I always like to be warm. So please give me a home so I can give you some love. For more information, visit www.dogworksohio.com. By Juliet McArthur

Introducing Jackie. She is a three-year-old Jack Russell terrier mix. She loves to run, play and track critters. She is good with older children. She likes to be queen of the dogs. She will be a great addition to any family. For more information on Jackie, visit www.dogworksohio.com. By Sianna Ramm Stranahan Girl Scout Troop 10528 members are working on a Bronze Award. The charity they selected is Dogworks, Inc., a local dog rescue organization that removes dogs from kill shelters and helps find forever homes. The girls visited foster homes, took pictures of the dogs, wrote a short paragraph, and submitted it to the Dogworks website and Sylvania AdVantage.

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Third ‘Swing for the Cure’ announced Sylvania Southview’s softball team will be hosting its third annual “Swing for the Cure,” a charity softball game with the proceeds benefiting cancer research. The past two years the game has been dedicated to the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research. This year, the game will be benefiting a local NLL family and player who is currently battling lung cancer. The game will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 5 p.m., at the varsity softball field at Southview. The game will be against the Perrysburg Yellow Jackets which also have a player currently battling cancer. Kayleen Jurski, a senior and starting pitcher for the Perrysburg Yellow Jackets, was diagnosed with inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor, or IMT. She is only the 25th person ever to be diagnosed with this type of cancer. Playing softball and pitching has been Kayleen’s way of life for many years. At the “Swing for the Cure” game, there will be a 50/50 raffle, chance to win a City BBQdonated gift basket and the #KJ STRONG contingency will be selling t-shirts and bracelets. Contact Southview softball coach Jim Zoltowski at jzoltowski@bex.net for more information.

Choral Fundraiser Southview High School will have a special school fundraiser to help raise money for the choral students. They are raising funds to support choral activities, and to help purchase choral equipment, including an acoustical performance shell and risers. The project began April 14 and will continue for about three weeks. All Sylvania households within the Southview community will be receiving a phone call from 4 to 9 p.m.,

Monday through Thursday evenings, asking for help in supporting the Southview students. You will be offered a choice of pizza, gourmet coffee samplers, chocolate chunk cookie dough, scented candles, Foodie Cards, an LED Flashlight with Swiss tool, car breakout hammer, and trash bags (13 or 33 gallon). All products are guaranteed with free home delivery and no tipping is allowed.

SV Orchestra to Perform at Imagination Station Members of the Southview orchestra, under the direction of Kathleen Hafner, will perform several of the songs from the movie, ‘Titanic,’ as part of the exhibition at Imagination Station on Monday, April 21 about 11 a.m. The students have been practicing several of the musical compositions including the theme song, ‘My Heart Will Go On,’ to perform live at the venue.

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DR. BRADLEY J. RIEGER SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE

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analyze/synthesize information, adapt and innovate, work collaboratively with others, and communicate effectively. Classroom lessons are now more project-based, requiring students to produce original work and apply their knowledge to real-life situations. The intellectual output and robust dialogue occurring in all subject areas between students and educators are strong indicators of the district’s academic rigor. In extracurricular activities, an area that we view as an extension of the classroom, students are also excelling. In a recent one-week period (March 8-15, 2014), the district garnered seven state championships: Southview Mock Trial Team, Northview Hockey Team, two indoor track titles by Southview senior and Harvard University-bound Malcolm Johnson, Small Business Management and Global Marketing Teams, and the Southview Cougarettes. In addition, many other Sylvania teams and individuals qualified for state and national competitions including Speech and Debate, Science Olympiad, Sylvania Robotics, Power of

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the Pen, Math Counts, Engineering Club, Theater Department thespians, Ag/Horticulture FFA Team, Medical Technology, choral/band/orchestra programs, athletics and youth art exhibits. In so many different venues, our young people are using their talents and reaching great heights. Engaging relationships provide the human dimension that is so important to the overall vitality of our school system. Learning is enriched through these supportive and nurturing interactions. Caring connections between Sylvania students, educators, and parents create an environment that encourages students to pursue their interests and develop skills that will enable them to be successful in college, the workplace and life. From a school standpoint, developing character in young people is best achieved by putting them in situations in which they are serv-

ing others. When students give people traveling a tougher road a lift-up, their perspectives are broadened and empathy levels raised. All 12 of our schools are partnered with various charitable organizations such as Sylvania Area Family Services, Susan B. Komen Foundation, America Heart Association, Make-A-Wish, Northwest Ohio Food Bank and American Cancer Society. The culture of achievement that exists in Sylvania Schools is the result of families placing a premium on the importance of education; students who are goal-oriented, enthusiastic and hard-working; talented staff members who go the extra mile to put students’ lives on a positive trajectory; and the ongoing financial support of Sylvania residents. We will continue to look for ways to elevate the student experience and serve the Sylvania community.

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ing there with expressions of giddy triumph on their faces. I took in the long table decorated with balloons and presents, and the happy crowd of loved ones standing before me. After hugging all of them, I was led to my seat at the table, which was marked by a birthday tiara. I was still in shock; it felt like I was in some sort of feel-good movie. But I wasn’t in a movie. My friends had pulled off this masterful surprise, all for me. After dinner, cake, and opening of presents, my friends surprised me yet again by taking me to Q-Zar, and then they all came over for the big birthday sleepover I thought I wasn’t going to have. I gradually learned about how much time and effort everyone had put into making sure I had the best 17th birthday ever. Lilly had been planning the big extravaganza since the end of January: two whole months before my birthday. She had been in constant communication with my mom and my friends throughout that entire time, making sure that every detail was accounted for. She and my friend Nicole even printed a satellite image of Mancy’s Italian, and circled the area where everyone should park so as not to be seen. I learned that Lilly had woken up at 4:30 that morning to decorate my car. Nicole had shopped for balloons and decorated the table long before I arrived. She also spent hours painting a beautiful yellow rose, the symbol of friendship, on a canvas that she had framed for me. All of my friends had written long, heartfelt cards and gathered pictures for a friendship scrapbook that Lilly spent hours assembling (amidst homework and weeks of musical practice). I also learned that all of my friends and family were very convincing liars... not sure how I should feel about that one, but at least their white lies were for a good cause. My mom had even kept the secret throughout all of my tears the night before. It goes without saying that my 17th birthday was absolutely unforgettable. In addition to the surprise party, my friend Whitney baked a cake for our math class in honor of my birthday, and my extended family showered me with phone calls, cards, and gifts. In light of the picture perfect day that my birthday had turned out to be, my tears the night before seemed completely ridiculous. I thought I wasn’t going to be on anyone’s radar on my birthday, but it turns out that my friends and family had been thinking about my birthday for much longer than I had. The next day, I still felt like I was floating on a cloud. I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love I had received on my birthday. For the umpteenth time, I was reminded of how blessed I am to have such a long history of friendship with Nicole and Lilly. In fact, my seventeenth birthday marked a whole decade of us being friends. That kind of history is special and powerful, especially when it starts at such a young age. Never underestimate those closest to you; you’ll be surprised how far they will go to make sure you feel loved. I hope I make them feel the same way.

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A Birthday to Remember

It was the night before my 17th birthday, and I was in tears. Even though turning 17 is a pretty uneventful milestone Schuyler Stupica that falls between Sweet 16 and Finally Legal 18, I had been looking forward to it for weeks. I had texted all of my friends inviting them over for a birthday slumber party, and was gradually receiving their responses. “Sorry! I will be out of town!” “I have to babysit!” “My parents are making me stay home for a family movie night!” The excuses varied, but the RSVP results were the same: no one could come. On top of all that, my birthday fell on the Friday where half of the junior class would be gone on Junior Retreat. This meant that I wouldn’t even be able to see some of my friends on my birthday at all. So what do you do when it’s the night before your 17th birthday and you just found out that most of your friends won’t be able to celebrate with you? Well, if you’re like me, you sit on the couch with your mom and cry a little. I know that this sounds pathetic; feel free to judge. But I was weakened by the exhaustion that comes at the end of a school week, my friends just told me they wouldn’t be around to celebrate with me, and the tears came. I’m a teenage girl, it happens. Anyway, I eventually got over my bout of self-pity, and woke up the next morning in a much better mood. I walked out to my car to see that my friend Lilly had decorated it with balloons, a big sparkly bow, and a homemade Happy Birthday poster. She was also the only friend who had told me she was free that night, and she was going to make sure my birthday was still special by taking me to Mancy’s Italian. The plan was to meet our younger sisters there, who were coming with my mom from a different activity, and have dinner together. So, I went through the school day happily anticipating a low-key dinner for two sets of sisters. When Lilly and I walked through the doors of the restaurant at 6:30 that night, I didn’t see our sisters or my mom waiting in the lobby. Instead, I was taken aback by a loud chorus of “SURPRISE!” coming from the dining area. After the split second it took me to orient myself, I looked and saw all of my friends who had told me they were busy that night, stand-

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Luminations raises funds for Lourdes’ scholarships

Lourdes Dinner with the President L-R: Host Joan Bayer welcomed ‘chefs’ David and Joan Livingston and Mary and Bob Arquette to her home for her ‘Dinner with the Lourdes President,’ which she purchased at the 2013 Luminations. The Livingstons and Arquettes prepared and served an array of appetizers followed by an entree of Individual Beef Wellingtons topped off by a Triple Chocolate Torte. Guests included John and Sarah Bates, Paul and Elise Devers, Tom and Paulette Geiger, Barbara Steele and Alan Kimple. Paulette Geiger entertained at the piano and sang a medley of songs during the evening.

Using Science Fiction to Explore Leadership

Kimberly Yost

Who says one cannot learn anything from science fiction television? Lourdes University Instructor of Business Kimberly Yost, Ph.D., certainly believes there are lessons to be learned and shares these in her new book ‘From Starship Captains to Galactic Rebels.’ Dr. Yost’s book brings the principles of leadership studies to bear on popular characters from a quartercentury of classic science fiction television, examining how their adventures can illuminate the challenges of real-world leadership and the principles of love, forgiveness, and inclusion. Dr. Yost considers emerging, flawed, and failed leaders as well as successful ones; women as well as men; and aliens as well as humans. The book was published by Rowman & Littlefield.

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The annual Luminations celebration, Lourdes University’s scholarship fund-raising event will be held Saturday, April 26 beginning at 6 p.m. The 2014 honorary chairs are John Bates, chief executive officer for Heidtman Steel, and Sarah Bates, chief executive officer and chairman of Nu Tek Steel. Together, they also serve as chairs of the Norman and Louise Jones Foundation. Lourdes alumna Chrys Peterson will serve as emcee, and actor Timothy Shew, who recently played Chef Louis in Broadway’s The Little Mermaid, will delight guests with several musical performances. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Kelly Dilworth at 419/824-3751 or email kdilworth@lourdes.edu.

Lourdes instructor part of Fulbright project researching Toledo Holocaust survivors Lourdes University business instructor David Harms is among an elite group of educators selected to participate in a FulbrightHays Short-Term Group Project Abroad titled, Walking Witness: Civic Responsibility in the Shadow of the Holocaust. The project will follow the wartime life experiences of six Toledo-area Holocaust survivors, whose testimonies were included in the WGTE Toledo Stories film, Bearing Witness: The Voices of Our Survivors. Of the 20 applicants who applied to be part of the project, David was among only seven to be chosen. “David had many good qualities we were looking for including travel experience and technology skills as well as digital skills that will be a great contribution to the creation of the digital curricular materials after the trip,” said Heather Elliott-Famularo, chair of digital arts at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and filmmaker of Bearing Witness.

David joined the faculty at Lourdes University in 2008. Walking Witness is his second Fulbright-Hays project. He previously was part of the Multiculturism and Arab Identities – Citizenship, Identity, and the Politics of Belonging: The Case of Jordan in 2010. Walking Witness participants will prepare for the trip to East Central Europe in the Bearing Witness Summer Institute at BGSU. Following the institute, the group will spend June 24 – July 23 in Greece, Hungary, and Poland, touring various sites associated with World War II and the Holocaust. Afterward, the team will continue work on the project, including contributing to the creation of curriculum on the Holocaust and civic responsibilities in an age of cultural misconceptions, prejudice, and genocide. Visit http://www.bearingwitnesstoledo.com/walkin gwitness.html to find out more on the Walking Witness project.

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NV Grad Wins Toughman Competition

L-R: Ian Fisher was acknowledged by Southview Principal Dave McMurray for his FFA win. Trenton Zuber won two fights with knockouts in the Toughman contest on March 28 and March 29

Trenton Zuber

Trenton Zuber, 2010 graduate of Sylvania Northview High School and U.S. Army veteran, recently won the Toledo Toughman contest in his weight class. Even though he has had no boxing training, Zuber won two fights with knockouts. During the matches, Zuber wore a memorial shirt for his friend and fellow soldier, Brett Wood, who was killed while on patrol in Afghanistan. Zuber returned from Afghanistan after serving one year of active duty in a location that had never seen any U.S. military help. He and his company built their own forward-operating base because no one had been there before them.The company’s job was to search out insurgents and find IEDs. In their first three days one of their own was killed. During his tour of duty, Zuber was involved in six to eight IED explosions and was awarded a Purple Heart.

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SV state champions honored at assembly FROM 1C and debate students qualified at the state meet and will compete in Kansas City in June on the national level. Athletic Director Susan Felver introduced Malcolm Johnson who won the state indoor track and field championship in the 60m and the 200m dash. He set a new state record in the 60m with a time of 6.76. He also qualified and competed in the New Balance National Indoor State track and field meet in New York city the weekend of March 16 and placed fourth in the nation in the 60m dash. Ian Fisher was honored for capturing first place in the nursery and landscape division for the Ohio Future Farmers of America’s competition on March 26 and 27. He credits his teacher, Richard Fredrick, with his success. “He makes the class very fun and enjoyable. He is an excellent teacher and this award wouldn’t have been possible without him,” he said.

The Cougarette Dance Team performed their state championship hip hop routine at the assembly.

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Sylvania Area Summer Camp Fun! Strengthening Sylvania, One Family at a Time

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June 23- August 7 8 a.m. to 3 p.m Monday through Thursday $65 per week first child $60 for second child in Sylvania School District $75 per week first child/ $70 for second child out of district Register Now! Space is Limited Field Trips ... Guest Speakers All six weeks are filled with activities, field trips, swimming and speakers that are educational and fun.

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Camp is for children with a “sense of adventure” who have completed 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th grades in June 2014. It is designed with fun and art educationin mind and includes a wide range of activities, from a multitude of centuries and cultures. Early enrollment is encouraged as camp is limited. Registration deadline is June 10. Camp cost is $140 with all supplies included. For information, call and leave a message at 419/882-4865 or email hist.village@gmail.com

JOIN US IN DOWNTOWN SYLVANIA! Mark Your Calendar! DOWNTOWN DELIGHTS ~ Sylvania, Ohio Thursday, May 8th • 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. SHOP • EAT • ENTERTAINMENT • RAFFLES It will be a

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back with Windows 9 along with some pretty tiles if you choose. The charm bar should be disabled as well. Windows 8 is much more efficient than Windows 7. If you are buying a new computer I suggest you go ahead with Windows 8.1 and be patient. All will be back to what we call normal within a year. If you buy a left-over Windows 7/64 bit you will have to pay at least $120 to get Windows 9. What Should I Do With My Windows XP? The End of Support for Windows XP doesn’t mean that Windows Update will suddenly stop working. It simply means that no new Windows updates will appear. So what does this mean for you, or any of your friends who still use computers running Windows XP? Your PC will continue to work. However, there are implications for security and stability. End of support means that any exploits found in newer versions of Windows are likely to be tested to see whether they can also be adapted to attack XP, and if they’re successful, there will be no help from Microsoft in fixing the problem. It’s Microsoft’s own (perfectly fair) decision to stop supporting XP. It has supported it free of charge for 13 years, and we are now three versions beyond XP. It is reasonable to say that Microsoft has fulfilled its contract to users of XP. After all, Windows Vista came out seven years ago, so the end of XP can

hardly be said to be a surprise. Furthermore, stopping support for XP is not the same thing as killing it. XP still worked fine on April 9. All that is happening is that Microsoft will no longer provide free software patches for XP. Now what? Your computer is running fine and you really do not want to buy a new one just yet. What are your options? For $70 $120 you can buy Windows 7 / 32 BIT only. Your computer cannot handle the 64 BIT software. The only problem is that these versions of Windows 7 will not come with technical support from Microsoft. They will, however, continue to receive security updates from the company until 2020. At some point your precious computer will slow down to a snail’s pace. You will be frustrated with Windows 7 taking all its energy. This is my personal advice: Don’t do anything to your Windows XP. BACK UP your files and prepare for the inevitable day that you must relinquish your computer. Use an external drive or “The Clouds” for backup or call me. Editorial: I have supported many local businesses like Computer Discount and Cartridge World in the past. I still support them, absolutely. I have found a real gem in Sylvania. If you are ready to switch to Verizon, the number one cell phone carrier,

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you cringe just a bit, but it is a sound and logical way to prevent issues related to summer drought and inconsistent watering. In fact, when I pulled the spent tomato plants up in the fall, the root systems were far more substantial than the using the traditional way we plant tomatoes. Here we go: 1. For each plant, dig a six-inch-deep trench, as long as the new plant is high (generally a foot or less for new little plants). 2. Take off all the leaves from the plant (Oh Horrors!) except the tuft of new leaves at the very top of the plant. Yes, do it! 3. Plant the bald-looking plant lengthwise in the trench. Around the bare stem, place just a bit of Epsom Salts (from the drug store) for magnesium, a few wood kitchen matches (not paper matches, but wood) for phosphorus. This will promote health and root growth, as I was told. 4. Carefully holding the top leaves above ground-level, fill in the soil over the long horizontal plant, so only the few top leaves are above ground. Scratch just a wee bit of vegetable fertilizer into the soil in the 12 inches surrounding the plant (for later feeding) 5. Water carefully and well, being careful not to expose what you have just covered over. And water well and deeply from this point on,

making sure the rain and your watering provide between an inch and two inches a week. Roots will be stimulated to grow all along that once-bare stem, and it will hopefully be much harder to pull that old plant out of the

ground in fall, once it has produced its fruit. I have tried it, and have seen the difference. So, if you plant tomatoes, save this article for a few weeks, and try this on one or two of your plants. As I say to my customers, you’ll appreciate the difference. See you next time.

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S A N D Y G R AT O P O U T S I D E I N S Y L VA N I A Go Outside... ...to Play! Serve! Celebrate! And get engaged in April’s ‘Keep America Beautiful Month!’ Help the organization, Children & Nature Network, kick-off Earth Day every day from now on. C&NN has successfully been connecting all children, their families and communities to nature through innovative ideas, evidence-based exploration, and encouraging the opportunity for free, unobstructed play in nature. As you spend more time in nature, you can enhance the connection between children and nature, strengthen family bonds, build selfreliance in children and prepare the new generation for stewardship of the land. Richard Louv, renown author of “Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder,” was the human spark that convinced the whole world there was an imbalance in the relationship between children and nature and that children were suffering from nature deficit disorder. “Today, kids are aware of the global threats to the environment, but their physical contact, their intimacy with nature, is fading,” says Louv, who makes several suggestions in his book to reenergize children of all ages and ignite the connection between children and nature.

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Sylvania Youth Called To Action Calling seventh and eighth graders: you can join the SCAT Crew any time. Junior Crew, leadership training and volunteering is forming now. Email dchany@sylvaniaschools.org or call Joetta Owens, Youth Leadership Coordinator, at 419/824-8588 for more information Children of the Sylvania School Community in the seventh to 12th grade are invited to Say No To Drugs/Alcohol/Bullying on May 10 to 11. The event is the 21st annual Sylvania 24-Hour Relay Challenge at Timberstone Junior High School sponsored by SCAT(Sylvania Community Action Team) as a fundraiser and positive youth activity. Teams of five or 10 students can register now. Ask about it at your school or contact Deb Chany, 419/824-8588 or dchany@lsylvaniaschools.org. What’s Up Around Town? SCAT Town Hall Series Don’t miss the second part of SCAT’s Town Hall Series, Operation Streets Smarts April 21 at 7 p.m., dealing with threats to our youth today; undercover detectives alert you to designer and street drugs. Learn what to look for to protect your kids. This free event is open to the public. Sustainability S.A.V.E. (Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment) winds down its free lecture series with a presentation emphasizing agriculture with “Alternative Growing Practices: Hydroponic and Season Extension” by Rebeca Singer, vice president/director, Agricultural Program, Center for Innovative Food Techologies (CIFT) on April 29 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Franciscan Center.

On top of the world and loving it approximately 750 feet above sea level on the soon-to-be sledding hill at Sylvan Prairie Park. Take the advice posted on the back of the sign at Pacesetter Park: ‘Endless Benefits! Life Long Memories!’ All this and more can be yours when you step out-of-doors - Let's G.O.! Get Outside!

Find a spot in your yard to start an organic vegetable/herb garden space. Get your whole family involved. You can make a difference and boost local economies. Soon you can buy from the local market in the downtown Sylvania Historical Village. In Sylvania, the 2014 Spring Unlimited Pickup is May 5 to 9. Let’s go with clean-up around your own home and neighborhood. Challenge yourself to recycle as much as you can as you do your spring cleaning inside and outside. Keep an eye out for garage sales and/or have one of your own to re-sell those gently used items that become someone else’s great find or treasure. Also, check out the Sylvania Branch Library for the Core-City Leave No Child Inside Family First booklet for Spring Adventures in the outdoors created by the LNCI Ladies Five Alive

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M IKE JONES TOWNSHIP TOPICS Virtual Iron Man Competition Two women topped the list of individual competitors in the virtual Iron Man competition for Sylvania Township employees that was organized by the township's wellness committee. The more-established Iron Man competition is in October in Hawaii and takes place in one day. Township competitors had six weeks to complete the course and they didn't have to worry about getting a sunburn. The running, cycling and swimming of the Hawaii event can either be performed by entrants to the local competition or they can have their walking steps translated into those activities. It was the third annual physical challenge mounted by the township's wellness committee. Earlier competitions involved a virtual walk to Toronto and last year township employees "climbed" Mt. Everest. The American Heart Association has determined that for events such as these, 2,000 steps constitute a mile. Township employees didn't have to swim 2.4 miles in choppy ocean water for the swim portion of the event, but they had take a total of 4,800 steps or an equivalent to complete that phase of the competition. Next in the race came the bicycling segment, which in Hawaii covers 112 miles. No one had to fix a flat tire to complete the course, but it took a total of 224,000 steps to cover the distance. Last is the 26.2-mile run, which was deemed completed after competitors took 52,400 steps. The standings in the event were kept both for teams representing township departments and by individuals. Team standings ended with the police winning with an average of 272,421 steps, township hall, with an average of 260,770 steps was second, with the fire department in third place with 237,483. The team representing the police department was aided by the top two individual competitors. Jessica Cerda, a police officer, won first place and was credited with a remarkable 1,026,280 steps. Mary Bell, who works in administration in the police department, was second with 932,534 steps. Nick Scalzo, of the fire department, got third with 931,499 steps. The township wellness committee regularly sponsors events to spur exercise, for employees to learn more about nutrition and how generally to make decisions for a more healthy lifestyle for employees. Signs The Sylvania Township Zoning Commission may begin a discussion of possible changes in some of its regulations governing monument signs in the township. The issue was raised by Daryl Graus, planning and zoning manager for the township, who told the panel recently that he had noticed an increase in filings with the board of zoning appeals seeking variances for height and/or setback requirements for monument signs. Graus said he didn't have any specific recommendations for changes nor was he suggesting any might be needed, but thought it was a good idea to mention the issue for the board to determine if changes might be needed. He added that when he looked at surrounding communities, it appeared that in many instances the Sylvania Township regulations were more restrictive than others. Sylvania Township allows signs to be a maximum of 5 ft. high and they must be set back from the right-of-way a minimum of 15 ft. He noted that in nearby Monclova Township, such signs are allowed to be as much as 15 ft. high, although the set back requirement is further at 20 ft. Springfield Township, he said, has no setback requirement but allows for the height to gradually increase based on

the distance from the right-of-way The city of Sylvania allows for heights of 6 to 10 ft., based on the zoning of the location. Monument signs in the city must be no closer than 10 ft. from the right-of-way. Zoning By a vote of 3-2, the Sylvania Township zoning commission recommended approval of a zoning change that would allow for the development of a 214-unit apartment complex on the south side of Central Avenue, between Centennial and Crissey roads. The Lakes at Central Reserve is planned to consist of onestory ranch-style buildings with four to six units each. George Oravecz, representing Redwood Development Corp., described the units as being "luxury, high-end," and said the likely rental cost will be $1,300 per month. Several residents, primarily from the residential neighborhood to the east of the proposed development, spoke against the proposal. Most said they were worried about additional flooding in the area and of residents using Manci Drive as an entrance and exit for the apartments rather than Central Avenue. Mr. Oravecz said the five aerated ponds, which are spread through the development will handle rainwater and he said the drive onto Manci Drive will be regulated by a sign which will say it is for emergency vehicles only. He said that establishing the entrance/exit is necessary to satisfy a fire department requirement that there be more than one access point to the area. Residents noted that Central Avenue is heavily traveled and that people from the development may become frustrated and decide to use Manci Drive as a way to leave and return to the area. Mr. Oravecz said it is possible that a barrier could be erected, which would easily fall over if struck by a fire truck, but would form a visual obstruction and deter autos. It is anticipated, he said, that most residents of the apartments will be retirees and that they won't necessarily add to what is considered peak driving times. The Lucas County plan commission earlier unanimously recommended approval for the rezoning. There are 47 conditions, which have to be met for that approval and many have to do with flood control. Tom Creque, a member of the commission who voted against approval, said he had some concerns about the density of the project, but also pointed to the 2007 township land use plan, which spoke of a need for conservation design in the southwest portion of the township. He noted that he had voted to recommend approval of zoning changes on McCord

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Green Programs Scheduled The city of Sylvania has two green programs schedMayor Craig Stough uled for late April: Arbor Day and Shred Day. Everyone is invited to attend and participate in these programs for improving the environment. The city of Sylvania will have its annual Arbor Day Celebration Friday, April 25, at Maplewood Elementary School from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The city has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 32nd consecutive year. At this year’s Arbor Day Celebration, we will be honoring longtime City Forester Art Landseadel and Eddie Boggs, who for years helped lead Arbor Day Celebrations. Both passed away in the last year. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service. To become a Tree City USA, a community must meet four standards: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, a comprehensive community forestry program, and an Arbor Day observance. Sylvania has met these standards for thirty-two years, leading to a better quality of life for all of our residents. Sylvania Rotary Club is donating this year’s Arbor Day Celebration tree, as they have for many years. Since 1975, over 7,700 street trees have been planted by the city of Sylvania Parks and Forestry Division. City forestry programs not only plant new trees, but also prune and Road recently, but those projects were brought to the commission after improvements had been made to McCord Road. He said there is a project from the Lucas County Engineer's office to improve Ten Mile Creek and make it less prone to flooding, but that it is not yet underway. Some projects in the western part of the township may have to be slowed and controlled until broader improvements occur in the area, he said. John King, the other vote against the project, also spoke of the other issues, which surround the proposal. The Township trustees will make a decision on the matter next month.

take care of trees in our parks, public lands and street right-of-ways. Sylvania will be hosting its eighth annual “Shred Day” the next day, Saturday, April 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m, rain or shine. AccuShred LLC will again bring its document destruction equipment to the Sylvania Municipal Court parking lot at 6700 Monroe Street and offer on-site shredding of documents. Enter off Monroe Street at the west driveway. AccuShred is a certified information document destruction company. Residents can bring up to 50 lbs. of personal documents in boxes or bags for free shredding, courtesy of AccuShred without cost to the city. That is about three medium bags or banker’s boxes full of documents. Additional documents beyond 50 lbs. will also be shredded, but at a cost of $3 per container. Staples do not need to be removed, but paper cannot be in binders or have binder clips. Last year 15,500 lbs. of paper was dropped off for shredding. Shredding offers a practical way to recycle paper rather than bury it in a landfill and is a natural extension to the city of Sylvania’s curbside materials recycling and green yard waste recycling programs. Shredding is also a safe way to dispose of personal documents that contain identity and financial information such as account numbers, social security numbers, names and addresses. Identity theft has become a bigger problem in recent years and shredding is one way to reduce your exposure to this problem. In addition, electronic items including computers, printers, fax machines and DVD/VCR players will be recycled this year. Computer monitors will cost $5.00 each and televisions will not be accepted. Visit the city’s website, www.cityofsylvania.com, for a complete list of electronic items that will be recycled.

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SERVICES HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE Excellent housekeeper. Thorough and reliable. Over 20 years experience. Available on Wednesdays. References on request. Call Susan at 419/841-2636 HARRIS LANDSCAPING Landscaping, trimming, stump grinding, and ornamental pruning. Spring Specials for Liquid Feeding 419/276-1267 ELDER HOME CARE Provided safely with respect and compassion my a mature licensed therapist. Experienced/references. Call Beth at 419/829-5942 or 419/345-5378 HURLEY’S PAINTING Interior/Exterior • Paper Removal Deck Staining Quality Work • Reasonable Prices FREE ESTIMATES CALL 419/882-6753 PEST CONTROL Ants, Termites, Bed Bugs, Mice, Box Elders, Bee/Wasps Tom’s Pest Control - Holland, OH 419/868-8700 www.citytermiteandpest.com

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE ROUND LAKE ALL SPORTS WATERFRONT PROPERTY IN LENAWEE COUNTY Very nice 4 bdrm., 2.5 bath, 2 story home, Over 1900 sqft, large eat in kitchen, LR w/gas fireplace, 4 bedrooms on 2nd floor, lg. master bdrm. w/Jacuzzi tub and lg. master bath, beautiful lake views from many areas. 13' x 32' attached garage w/room for car & lake toys. Just bring your clothes as this home comes completely furnished! Great fishing. $249,900. Call Diana at Faust Real Estate, LLC for your private showing 517-270-3646.

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | MID APRIL 2014 | 15C HELP WANTED

ONE CALL HOME REPAIRS/REMODELING FROM CHANGING A LIGHT SWITCH TO TOTAL REMODELING 419/205-9600

DRIVERS WANTED Owner Op's. CDL-A 1 yr. exp. Great Hometime. Dedicated lanes Sign on bonus! DAILY RUNS Cimarron express Call 1-800/866-7713 e123

PAINTING - WALLPAPERING - PAPER REMOVAL BG PAINT & WALLPAPER SINCE 1986 Wallpaper removal, wall repair, borders, murals. Interior/exterior painting. Brian 419/474-7323

COMMERCIAL CLEANER WANTED 5pm – 7 pm nightly. $30 per night. No experience needed. Must know how to clean. Needed only two weeks per month. Send resume to Amy Northrup at 5163 Kearsdale Rd. Toledo, Ohio 43623. Call 419/467-2030.

A TO Z HAULING AND DEMOLITION Home clean outs, yard work, moving, light demolition. Disaster clean up OUR FAST AND HARD WORKING STAFF IS WAITING FOR YOUR CALL! 419/205-9600

WAREHOUSE - MULTIPLE SHIFTS Nesco Resource is Hiring for Warehouse, Machine Operators, Industrial Sewing, CNC, Forklift and General Laborers - Multiple shifts. Call 419/794-7452 for Pre-Screening.

TIME FOR SPRING CLEANING Garage cleanouts & basements Call Alan at 419/276-1267

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

FOR SALE FOR SALE 2000 Chrysler Cirrus 4-Door. One owner, 170,000 miles. Solid tires, brakes, interior $1,799. Call 419/450-9872

TIMESHARE RENTAL

ONE WEEK TIME SHARE FOR SALE IN ORLANDO FLORIDA Week of June 8 - 15 at the Mariott Cypress Harbour Resort for a cost of $850 for a seven night stay. That is only $121.42 per night. Two bdrm, two bath, sleeps eight, flatscreen tv’s, full kitchen. One mile from SeaWorld, four miles from Disney World, and a mile from famous International Drive restaurants and shopping. Please contact Robb at 419/343-4287

OPEN HOUSE JOB FAIR Nurses, STNAs & Non-Certified Care Givers Sunset Retirement Communities believes elders and their care partners should have a home where relationships thrive and people live with purpose. Come learn how long-term care can be different through the Eden Alternative! Immediate Interviews for full time and part time openings: Sunset House: Friday, April 18th from 10am-1pm (4020 Indian Rd. Toledo, OH) Sunset Village: Friday, April 4th and May 2nd from 8:30am-11:30am (9640 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. Sylvania, OH) OFFICE COORDINATOR (ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE) Sunset Village in Sylvania, Ohio is seeking an individual to provide administrative/billing support, handle A/R functions, receptionist duties and maintain files. Must be well-organized, detail-oriented and possess Medicare/Medicaid billing experience. 9640 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. Sylvania, OH. www.sunset-communities.org Drug/Nicotine Free EOE HUMAN RESOURCE LIAISON Sunset Village is seeking someone that exhibits the interpersonal skills to grow and inspire other people, has a desire to work with elders, maintains a high level of integrity, confidentiality and fairness. Position is responsible for HR services such as benefits management, recruitment/hiring, payroll/attendance & corrective action. If you think you embody these things, then we want to meet you! Stop in and fill out an application at 9640 Sylvania-Metamora Road in beautiful Sylvania, Ohio. Must either have 2+ yrs experience. www.sunset-communities.org Drug/Nicotine Free EOE

JOB FAIRS Wed April 30th • 11am-2pm KINGSTON HEALTHCARE communities are searching for skilled professionals who have a passion for caring for seniors. We have job openings in our assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities. •Licensed nurses (LPN’s, RN’s) •Experienced Nurse Aides (STNA’s, CNA’s, & RA’s) •Housekeeping and Laundry •Dietary Aides JOB FAIRS will be at both Kingston Campuses: 345 East Boundary St. Perrysburg, OH 4121 King Rd. Sylvania, OH Applicants can apply ahead of time at kingstonhealthcare.com/us/career-opportunities. EOE For more information contact us at: 419/824-4200 or 419/874-873-6100 or find us on Facebook at kingstonhealthcarecompany

CLASSICA HAIR STUDIO BOOTH RENTAL AVAILABLE Four stylists and one nail tech needed in a great Sylvania location. Near College and Government agencies. Free vacation rent. For more information call Victoria at 419/514-1648 DRIVERS DEDICATED. REGIONAL. HOME WEEKLY/BI-WEEKLY GUARANTEED. Start up to $.44 cpm. Great Benefits + Bonuses. 90% No Touch Freight/70% Drop & Hook. 877/704-3773 OPEN HOUSE JOB FAIR: Nurses, STNAs & Non-Certified Care Givers Sunset Retirement Communities believes elders and their care partners should have a home where relationships thrive and people live with purpose. Come learn how long term care can be different through the Eden Alternative! Immediate Interviews for full time and part time openings: Sunset House: Friday, April 18th from 10am-1pm (4020 Indian Rd. Toledo,OH) Sunset Village: May 2nd from 8:30am-11:30am (9640 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. Sylvania, OH) www.sunset-communities.org Drug/Nicotine Free EOE BILLING COORDINATOR (Accounts Receivable) Sunset Village in Sylvania, Ohio is seeking individual to provide administrative/billing support, handle the A/R functions, receptionist duties and maintain files. Must be well organized, detail-oriented and possess Medicare/Medicaid billing experience. 9640 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. Sylvania, OH. www.sunset-communities.org Drug/Nicotine Free EOE HOME HEALTH CARE RN, LPN NEEDED RN, LPN home care case. Shift work in Bedford MI, Quality Home Care 419/345-5765 HELP WANTED Opportunities for 50-plus talent. Earn extra money part time.Writers, researchers and event planners to plan monthly educational events needed for baby-boomers resource center Send resumes to: PO Box 1095, Holland, OH 43528 or call 419/865-8503

HELP WANTED:

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

16C| SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | MID APRIL 2014

PHOTOFINISH

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Scramble for Eggs at the 14th Annual Olander Park Easter Egg Hunt FROM 1A

Aiden Germana looks carefully for the eggs he needs to complete his set of six different colors.

Mark West and son Harrison look on while Lisa West and son Bennett look for Easter eggs.

Addison Darm helps his daughter Shannon decorate her bag before going on the Easter egg hunt.

Dale and Michelle Sheely and their daughters Alexia and Leah received a chocolate Easter bunny from Danielle DeMartini, not pictured, and additional candy from Erika Buri, right, after the Easter egg hunt at Olander Park.