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7A 19A Fifteen people got their hands dirty April 11 helping plant trees at Secor Metropark located at W. Central Ave. Volunteers will be planting 8,000 trees in five area Toledo Area Metroparks. Walnut, silver maple and four species of oak trees are being planted to offset trees lost to the Emerald Ash borer beetle and the oak wilt fungus. The volunteers hope to make a positive difference in our local ecosystem.

Shred Day Announced for Sylvania Area Residents

The city of Sylvania, in an effort to increase awareness about how to safeguard personal documents from identity theft, has partnered with AccuShred to promote the proper disposal and destruction of personal information. As a result, AccuShred will offer onsite

destruction of up to 50 pounds of personal documents, or approximately three banker boxes, free of charge. Additional boxes or bags of documents will be destroyed for a fee of $3 per container. Residents are asked to bring boxed or bagged documents to the collection site, located at the Sylvania

A free curbside yard waste pick up will take place the week of April 20 for Schedule A and the week of April 27 for Schedule B. (See http://www.cityofsylvania.com/uploads/pdfs/ RefuseRules/2015ScheduleA.pdf for Schedule locations). Residents won’t have to buy an official green yard waste bag because on those days waste may be placed in garbage can containers or other suitable containers with

the lid off. Paper grocery bags or cardboard boxes can also be used for these special green waste pick ups. Branches should be cut into four-foot lengths with a diameter of 18 to 24 inches and bundled securely with string. Bags, containers, or bundles cannot weigh more than 50 pounds each. No plastic bags can be accepted.

The city of Sylvania’s annual Arbor Day program is scheduled for April 24, 10 a.m., at St. Joseph School, 5411 Main St. The Arbor Day program celebrates Sylvania’s designation as a “Tree City” by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 33rd

consecutive year. The public is invited to join Mayor Craig Stough, members of Sylvania City Council, and the students of St. Joseph School to celebrate all the benefits that trees provide.

Curbside Waste Pick Up Scheduled

Arbor Day Ceremony Planned

Municipal Court Building, 6700 Monroe St., between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday, April 25. Residents will be able to unload the material and empty the contents into a large bin. The contents of the bin will be dumped into the shredder and shredded on the site. Residents may stay in their vehicles and watch their material be shredded if they wish. Documents can also be taken to or picked up by AccuShred and other accredited document destruction companies SHRED DAY TO 15B

The Olander Park System Needs Your Help!

As we strive to serve the Sylvania Community to our fullest potential, we are asking for your input! Please take a few minutes to complete a VERY short survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/FSWYQXK. Your answers will help shape the direction we take over the next few years and provide feedback for how well we are serving you and your family. Thank you. Erika Buri, Olander Park

Janet Heiman greets Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough.

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Mud Hens and Walleye general manager Joe Napoli with Lathrop President Tom Manahan.

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Adam Gonia and Sam Miller sign to play soccer at Lourdes.

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Congratulations 2A Community Events 3-5A, 20B Community News 7-9,18-20A Downtown News 10-12A Business News 13-16A Sylvania Then & Now 1B School News 2-4B Lourdes News 6B Sports News 8-9, 15B Community Affairs 12-15B Obituaries 16B Crime 17B Real Estate 18B Classifieds 19B

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Alzheimer’s Association Support Group An Alzheimer’s Association support group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9144 Lewis Ave., Temperance. For more, call Marie Ready at 800/272-3900 or mready@alz.org. Aquatic Exercise for Survivors CPW and The Victory Center offer Aquatic Exercise for Survivors at CPW, 3130 Central Park West, on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. This program is free to all survivors through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo. Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant, 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by educational speakers from noon to 1 p.m. Call 419/865-8503 or visit boomersrn.com for more information. Cardio Drumming Elevate Nutrition, 6383 Monroe St., offers Cardio Drumming on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Call 419/517-7080 for information. Food Addicts in Recovery Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., room 206. Contact Joyce at 419/699-1007, email jtreat@bex.net or visit foodaddicts.org. God Works! Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Road, Ottawa Lake, Mich., is offering God Works!, providing a warm meal to anyone in need each Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meal is at 6 p.m. Mothers Center of Greater Toledo Mothers meet for fun, food and friendship with the Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo. Reliable and safe childcare provided on Thursdays from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. at McCord Road Christian Church, 4765 N. McCord Rd. Visit www.motherscenter.net for more.

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Nursing Mothers’ Group The nursing mothers’ group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Harris McIntosh Tower, first floor conference room C, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. For information, call 419/291-5667. Olivet Lutheran Church’s Free Community Meal Olivet hosts a free community meal each Wednesday in the Christian Life Center. Enjoy food and fellowship at 5840 Monroe St. Call 419/882-2077 or visit olivetsylvania.org for more information. Pet Loss Support Group SylvaniaVet hosts a Pet Loss Support Group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave., at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For details or more information call 419/885-4421. Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sylvania United Church of Christ chapel, 7240 Erie St. For information, call 419/882-0048. TAME Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts (T.A.M.E), a scale miniature dollhouse club, meets the first Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. in the carriage house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Call 734/847-6366. TOPS Meets on Tuesdays The Ohio Chapter 1961 of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) holds its regular meeting on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6517 Brint Road. Zumba Elevate Nutrition, formerly Nutrition Resolutions, 6383 Monroe St., offers Zumba on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Call 419/517-7080 for information.

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Sylvania Senior Center Programs

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

Lunch is served from 11:45-12:15 p.m. Monday-Friday; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.62. Make reservation by noon the day before. Tuesday evening dinner is served from 4:30-5:15, $7 per person; make reservation by noon the Friday before. Billiards: Monday-Friday open all day, weekly. Computer Lab open when classes are not in session. Open Gym: open when classes are not in session. Quilting and Sewing: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8-12 noon, weekly. Woodshop: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1-3, weekly 4/21

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Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:30-11:30 Senior Chorus: Tue 9:45-11:15, weekly Contract Bridge: Tue 12:30-3:30, weekly Welcome to Medicare: 6-8 p.m. focused on those turning 65 Hatha Yoga: 6-7:15,* weekly through October Skype: 2 hr course,* Pinochle: Wed 12:30-3:30, weekly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly,* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4:15, weekly,* Knitting & Crocheting: Wed 9-11, Fri 1-2, weekly Hearing Screening: 1-3:00, call for appointment 419-885-3913 Check out our newsletter for Language Classes! 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304:00, $3 at the door, weekly Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10:00, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly,* Body Recall Legacy: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30,* Medicare & You: 5:30-6:30, date change for April, monthly Cinema Studies with Dr. Jan Wahl: Tue 5:30-7:30 Hatha Yoga: 6-7:15*, weekly through October

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Collectables Roadshow: FREE! For more details / RSVP call 419-8242634 Podiatrist: by appointment Blood Pressure/Glucose Clinic: 10:30-11:30 Duplicate Bridge: Thu 1-4:00, weekly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304:00, $3 at the door, weekly Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10:00, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly,* Blood Pressure Clinic: 10:30-12:30 Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:3012:30, weekly,* Basic Computer Class: 9-11:00, 3 dy/6 hr course,* Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:3011:30 Art Studio Class: Tue & Fri 9-11:00, weekly,* Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue, 1-3:00, monthly Secrets for a Powerful Memory: 5:30 Hatha Yoga: 6-7:15,* weekly through October Visit with the Doctor: 2nd Wed, 1111:30, monthly Oil Painting: Wed 1-3:00, weekly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly,* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4:15, weekly,*

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

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Preschool Pretend Day Ages 2-5 w/Adult First Friday of each month 10-11 a.m. Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 toledolibrary.org This hour-long program will encourage imaginative play with your child. Props and stories based on a different theme will be provided as well as laughter and fun. Registration required.

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

• April 21-April 30 Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Race for the Cure Online Registration komennwohio.org Receive a $5 discount off the registration fee for the Race for the Cure to be held on Sept. 27, 2015, in downtown Toledo at 9:30 a.m. All funds raised will support the fight

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against breast cancer. After April 30, the registration fee will be $30 (for adults 19 and over) and $20 (for youth 18 and under).

• April 23 Stroke Support Group Meeting, 4 p.m. ProMedica Flower Hospital Hickman Cancer Center Conference Room 5200 Harroun Rd. 419/291-7537 ProMedica offers a monthly stroke support group for stroke survivors and their family members. Scheduled speakers and topics vary each month but are related to stroke survival.

• April 24 City of Sylvania Arbor Day Program, 10 – 11a.m. St. Joseph School 5411 Main St. The Arbor Day program celebrates Sylvania’s designation as a “Tree City” by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 33rd consecutive year. The public is invited to join Mayor Craig Stough, members of Sylvania City Council, and the students of St. Joseph School to celebrate all the good things that trees provide. All Good Things Garage Sale, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Regina Hall Conference Room Lourdes Campus Proceeds from the sale will benefit Clare’s Pence, a project of the Sisters of St. Francis that benefits women and children in need.

• April 25 Ninth Annual Shred Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sylvania Administration Building 6830 Monroe St. The first 50 pounds of paper will be shredded free. Any additional is $3 per container.

Electronic waste including computers and accessories, cell phones, telephones, fax machines, printers, copiers, VCR, DVD and CD players, stereo equipment, games, PDAs and computer monitors are an additional $5. Teeny Tiny Terrariums Grades K-5, 2-3 p.m. Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 toledolibrary.org Make your own little self-contained green world. Plants and materials will be provided. A green thumb is not required. Registration is required.

• April 26 ‘Tea With Belle,’ 2:30-4:00 p.m. Central Catholic High School, Front Gym Reservations at www.centralcatholic.org. This event is a preview to the school’s 86th annual spring musical, “Beauty and the Beast,” May 1-3 at the Valentine Theatre. Meet Belle and other characters from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” while enjoying a preview of the show and other fun activities. Tickets for Tea With Belle are $5 each.

• April 27 Essential Oils 101, 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. Charlie’s Greek Restaurant 6945 W. Central Ave. Jackie Goff 419/304-8408 This free class is for people who are just getting acquainted with using essential oils for a healthier life. Learn about the most popular and versatile essential oils for a multitude of health and wellness concerns. These oils can be used for kids, pets, emotional wellness, first aid, and toxin-free cleaning. RSVP if you are attending so plans can be made to have enough seating

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Your Go-To Event: ‘Shaken or Stirred’ to be held at Bar 145

•Cloth ing - Fi l l a Bag f o r $ 3 - 8 a m - 1 2 p m • 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.

L-R: Brian Hazel Bahrs, auxiliary member, Barbara Baumgartner, president of ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary, and Norene Drewicz, senior advisor, met with Lourdes University biology students involved in the event including Taylor Maley, Rachel L. Esposito and Sara Ondrus. ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary has partnered with Lourdes University College of Arts and Sciences to present the 3rd “Annual Shaken or Stirred?” to benefit the ProMedica Flower Hospital Patient Psychiatric Therapy Enhancements and Lourdes University’s Biological Sciences Lab renovation project. This event will be held on May 12 at Bar 145 from 7 to 10 p.m. Dianne LaValley Tankoos is chairing the

event, where guests will have the opportunity to learn the secrets of local mixologists, sip on specialty martinis and nibble on hors d’oeuvres from area restaurants. Kaiko Zureich is coordinating the popular “Wine Grab.” Richard Leonard, auctioneer, will conduct a “Celebrity Chef Private Dinner Auction.” For more information contact Bar 145 at 419/593-0073.

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Wines of France, Spain and Italy, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lourdes University Lifelong Learning Franciscan Center on Lourdes University 419/824-3704 to register lifelong@lourdes.edu Sample six major varieties of wine from each of these old world countries. $72 for nonLifelong Learning members. Big Fun with Nate Party Grades K-5, 6-7 p.m. Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 toledolibrary.org Help celebrate Children’s Book Week 2015 with Big Nate, the rebellious, funny, comic-strip drawing. Games, secret codes, crafts, and cheese doodles are part of the fun. Kids have a chance to win autographed copies of the ‘Big Nate’ book series. Registration is required.

• April 27-28 Aladdin Jr. Auditions, 6-9 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church 22 N. Second St. Waterville 419/823-7364 watervilleplayshop.org April 27 will be for teens ages 11-18. April 28 will be for children ages 6-10. Prepare 16 measures from a Broadway

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musical for the audition. There will be no cold reads or dancing for the audition. Aladdin Jr. will be performed June 25-27 at the Maumee Indoor Theatre and is directed by Shauna Newbold.

• May 1 Athena Art Society’s Spring Non-Juried Exhibit Through May 3 Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm; Sunday morning Community of Christ Lutheran Church, Whitehouse, Ohio, 6517 Finzel Rd. Athena Publicity, Carol Pletz 419/841-2647 A reception will be held on May 3rd from 1-3 pm. Concurrently, Athena has an exhibit, “Athena Twelve,” at the Maumee Library in Maumee, Ohio which runs until May 14. “Joy ... Catch It” May 1, 7:30 p.m., May 3, 4 p.m. Cassandra Ballet Spring Performance Maumee Indoor Theatre 419/475-0458 Showcases classical ballet, contemporary dance, jazz and tap. Tickets in advance $15 and $18 at the door. Taoist Tai Chi Society Beginner Class, 1-2 p.m. The Elks Lodge 3520 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. 419/537-0131 Taoist Tai Chi Society classes consist of slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful

Sammy Vines and Gavin Barrard, of Maplewood Tiger Club Pack 158, stopped by the Sylvania Advantage office recently to learn about newspapers. Sammy’s mom, Ginny, and brother Matthew, right, joined in. –by Mary Rose Gajewski stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation, and strength. Classes meet every Tuesday and Friday. Other classes are in Maumee, West Toledo and Walbridge.

• May 2 Spring Rummage Sale 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sylvania United Church of Christ 7240 Erie St., Sylvania 419/882-0048 Gently used household items and clothing will be available. All proceeds will benefit the church’s outreach to the Sylvania community and beyond. ‘Clothing Bag’ for $3 from 8 a.m.-noon. ‘Fill a Bag’ for $2 (or 3 for $5) from noon-2 p.m.

Spring Concert, 7 p.m. Franciscan Center of Lourdes University 419/824-3772 This special event marks the final concert directed by Karen T. Biscay. The concert features the Lourdes University Chorus and Good Company Ensemble, Karen T. Biscay, Director, with Olga Topuzova-Meade, Accompanist; the Lourdes Classical Guitar Ensemble, Ken Hummer, Director; and guests – the Strings of Choice String Quartet. Handbell Concert, 7 p.m. Olivet Lutheran Church 5840 Monroe St. All are welcome to attend this annual springtime event. A free will offering will be received. Bring your friends and family!

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SCAT Relay Challenge, 9 a.m. Timberstone Junior High School 9000 W. Sylvania Ave. 419/824-8588 dchany@sylvaniaschools.org sylvaniascat.org The Sylvania Community Action Team Relay Challenge will be held on May 2 but with some very big and exciting changes. The event will include more kids in less time. This year the Challenge will be shorter yet just as sweet. The same 24 hours full of fun, friends, and food will be packed into 15 hours. Participants may register as an individual, as a partial team, or as a full team. The registration fee is $45 and includes all the food you can eat, music, contests and more. Pick up a registration packet at the SCAT office or register online. SAVE Awards Night and Dessert Buffet, 6-8:30 p.m. Franciscan Center of Lourdes University 419/824-3691 to RSVP

• May 8 Women’s Connection West 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Highland Meadows Golf Club 7455 Erie St. Just in time for Mother’s Day, Sylvania Women’s Connection West invites all ladies to the next luncheon “Jewelry Always Fits” featuring Sara Kranz with Premier Jewelry where you can find a gift for your mother,

daughter, sister, or yourself. Guest speaker Donna Merkeil, of Stow, Ohio, will talk on “Invitation Lines: Lights, Camera, Action!: A Movie Buff Shares Her Love Story.” $13. Reservations are suggested; complimentary childcare is available. Call Julie at 419/4669701 or email to wcw_sylvania@hotmail.com by Monday, May 4.

• May 9 Boater Education class,8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Perrysburg Township Fire Dept. 26609 Lime City Road, Perrysburg, Ohio 43551 Ohio law requires that any person born after Jan. 1, 1982, needs to show proof of having taken a basic boating safety course if operating a boat powered by a motor 10 HP or greater. Michigan has a similar law. Certified instructors of Toledo Sail & Power Squadron will teach a boater education class that meets the Ohio/Michigan boater education requirement. Final class before boating season begins. Recommended minimum age for class is 12. Certificate upon passing test. Fee $50 and $25 for second person (in family) sharing book; includes lunch. Discount for police/EMS/firefighters. Register with Marian at 734/850-8505 or email marianelrn@gmail.com. Rock for Autism 5 p.m.-1a.m. Martini ‘n’ Nuzzi’s 329 N. Huron St.-Downtown Toledo

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Dave Latta from Walker Funeral Home helps volunteers properly fold retired United States flags to honor veterans. www.rockforautismtoledo.org The 5th annual Rock for Autism concert will be held May 9 featuring some of the area’s best bands. Tickets are $15 and will be sold at the door. Bring extra money for drinks and premium dinner options. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Linell at 419/578 2766 or asno.org@bex.net for more information.

• May 11 Ortho Clinic with Jake Heiney, M.D., M.S. Central Park West 3130 Central Park West Dr., Suite A 419/517-7533 Do you suffer from chronic pain, have arthritis, are considering having a joint replaced, have difficulty walking or balance issues, have uncontrolled diabetes or have had an unsuccessful surgery? Jake Heiney, M.D., M.S.,

will be seeing patients at CPW. Interested parties can sign up at CPW or call Dr. Heiney’s office at 419/517-7533.

• May 14 Brown Bag Lecture, 12 – 1 p. m. Central Park West 3130 Central Park West Dr., Suite A 419/841-9622 It’s Time to Plan for the Long Term Angie Barney, CLU, and Erica Wagner, of the Mass Mutual Financial Group, will provide information on what long-term care insurance is and why it’s so important to have some type of plan. The probability of needing assistance with activities of daily living increases with age. As a result, an increasing proportion of older adults require long-term care services. Lunch is provided. Call 419/841-9622.

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‘Mayors for Meals’ week

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Mayor Craig Stough loaded the car with Mobile Meals.

Janet and Robert Heiman shared a laugh with Mayor Stough.

Mary Thornton sat down to breakfast as Mayor Stough visited.

Mary Bigelow welcomed Mayor Stough, who delivered her meals.

In March, Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough was one of many mayors and dignitaries across the country who delivered meals in their communities during a program coordinated nationwide by Meals on Wheels Association of America. “Mobile Meals appreciates Mayor Stough delivering meals during Mayor for Meals week. This event creates awareness with local politicians of the importance of home-delivered meals allowing the client to remain independent in their own home,” Mobile Meals of Toledo Associate Executive Director Carolyn Fox said. “Mobile Meals is not just for older adults or the poor. Our service is for people of all ages who need nutritious food delivered to their home,” she added. “I am very glad to deliver Mobile Meals and to see how the organization serves our

community and our residents. This service provides good nutrition to people and allows many to stay independent,” said Mayor Stough. This year, he delivered meals to eight Mobile Meals clients, several of whom have been receiving the service for the past several years including Mary Bigelow, Mary Thornton, William DuVall, Janet and Robert Heiman, Edwin and Rose Hites and Bonnie Crego. Mobile Meals of Toledo serves over 1,200 clients each year. More than 500 volunteers deliver over 500,000 nutritious meals each year to homebound people who are elderly, ailing or physically disabled. The mission of Mobile Meals is to help clients sustain independence and enhance their quality of life by delivering nutritious food.

William Duvall accepted his Mobile Meals from Sylvania’s mayor.

L-R: Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough delivered Mobile Meals to Edwin Hites while Mobile Meals Associate Director Carolyn Fox looked on.

Southview Student Volunteer

Subscribe! L-R: Sylvania City Councilman Jason Mishka, Michael Welter and Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough. Southview senior Michael Welter has been bothered by all the trash and debris he noticed as the snow melted. “I saw a need and I have had the idea for awhile. My school schedule is not as hectic and many of my activities are winding down” he said. So Welter decided to do something about his idea. He called Councilman Jason Mishka to see what he could do to help clean up the city. “It was great to learn someone has the motivation and the initiative to take on this kind of project for the community,” Mishka said. “Best of all, he is doing this out of his own interest.” Mishka put the young Welter in touch with Bill Sanford, the city's economic development director, who was able to facilitate the project. Sanford made arrangements with Julianna Sample, of Keep Toledo-Lucas County Beautiful, to secure a supply of bags, gloves and more for Welter to use. “It is heartwarming to learn about Michael and his desire to help beautify the community all on his own. It is especially gratifying to learn that a high school student would come up with a project like this,” said Mayor Stough. “His timing is excellent. We have lots of litter that has been uncovered after the snow melted.”

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Journey of Hope raises funds for those with disabilities

L-R: Sam Reihs, Andrew Urrutia, Conor Welsch and Matt Rivera attended a recent Rotary meeting where the group made a proposal to fund their trip. Sylvania Southview graduate and University of Toledo sophomore Conor Welsch is looking forward to an adventure of a lifetime as he and two of his UT Pi Kappa Phi fraternity brothers, Matt Rivera and Matthew Sutter, from three different cities, Seattle, San Francisco and Long Beach, Calif., bike to Washington D.C. arriving on Aug. 8 in 67 days. Welsch has been assigned the northern route and leaves from San

Francisco on June 3, traveling 3,500 miles through 32 different states to reach the destination. Each of the participants is responsible for raising at least $5,500 in donations toward the fraternity’s overall goal of $650,000 for its philanthropy, helping those with disabilities. In addition to monetary donations, the fraternity also encourages interaction between those with special needs.

Book series traces history of Sylvania

Gayleen Gindy with her series of books on Sylvania’s history. For the first time in the history of the Sylvania community a series of comprehensive history books documents the complete development of the Sylvania area. There will be a total of eight books published and the author has just released volume five of this series of books. These volumes will trace the history of the Sylvania community from its origins as a forest of trees through to its development into a modern township and city. The books are titled “Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio; From Footpaths to Expressways and Beyond,” and

volumes one through five are currently available for sale through the publisher at www.authorhouse.com. The books, researched and written by the well-known local history author Gayleen Gindy, who has written several other Sylvania local history books under the name of Gaye E. Gindy, follows the footpaths of Sylvania’s earliest inhabitants, Native Americans, through its current occupants. Each volume includes over 400 pages of documented history on a multitude of subjects. These books are not pictorial books, they are written history books. According to Gindy, these volumes would be a source of information for the thousands who have ancestors that once lived and helped Sylvania grow from a rural farm community to “the fastest growing suburb in Lucas County.” Gindy said, “For those who arrived in Sylvania more recently, these books will help you to understand how we got to where we were when you arrived. And if you or your relatives worked to help Sylvania get to where we are today, then your name or your relative’s names are probably mentioned in these books.” Readers are going to want to collect each volume, which when lined up on a bookshelf will spell out S-Y-L-V-A-N-I-A, with each volume having one of those letters on the top part of its spine.

At the end of each day’s ride, a planned “friendship visit” is scheduled where the young men can meet and interact with those with disabilities. “It was stories from those interactions that I found to be so inspiring,” Rivera said. “I am eager to create my own memories and experiences. I learned about this when I first joined the fraternity and I knew this was something I would want to do,” he offered. “This is a great opportunity for me and the timing is perfect. “My parents are both in special education and I have always been around the disability community. I am really excited about making memories and creating experiences and changing people’s lives,” he added. Welsch said he began his training last summer, biking daily to his summer job at The University of Toledo from his Sylvania home. “By the end of the summer, I had ridden over 1,000 miles,” he reported. Through the winter, he has moved to a stationery bike to maintain his routine.

“We will average 75 mile-rides each day with a few 100-mile or more days,” he said. Bikers begin at first light and ride until 1 or 2 p.m. each day when bikers can meet with people from the community at their friendship visit. Tim Schlachter, also a Southview graduate, and Sam Reece, both UT Pi Kappa Phi members, will join other fraternity brothers who will leave in May for an 865-mile, 17-day ride across Florida called Gear Up Florida. The Journey of Hope and Gear Up Findlay are part of the fraternity’s Ability Experience, a nonprofit that serves people with disabilities and is the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. The Journey of Hope began in the early 1980s when one fraternity member rode his bike from the west coast to Washington D.C. to raise funds for the fraternity’s philanthropy. Those wishing to donate funds to support the bike ride can visit support.abilityexperience.org/site/TR/Event s/General?px=1126033&pg=personal&fr_id =1530.

Ribbon Cut to Open SCC Grille

Mike Lieber, Township Trustee Neal Mahoney, Sylvania Country Club Membership and Marketing Director Jennifer Kuns, Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Laura Glover, Executive Chef Michael Meffe, Sylvania Country Club Board President Michael Rashid, M.D., General Manager Greg Hibbard, Assistant Manager Kristin Weimer and Office Manager Christine Palmerton were on hand to cut the ribbon to officially open the renovated Century Grille.

American Trucking Provides Scholarship

Tom Roemer, Denny Schwartz, Mary VanWormer, mother of scholarship recipient Doug VanWormer, Dale VanWormer, father scholarship recipient, and Rocky Roemer, of Roemer Insurance attended the event at the Inverness Club on April 2. The scholarship was provided by the ‘Trucking Moves America Forward’ campaign of the American Trucking Association. –by Mary Helen Darah

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Sylvania business a part of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction

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L-R: Colleen Barnhart and Jen Linehan at Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Linehan and her staff at Beautiful Blooms by Jen have been selected to provide floral arrangements for Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Green Day and the Paul Shaffer Band for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction on April 18. In addition, Beautiful Blooms by Jen arrangements will be in the talent holding room for the event. Pro Music provided a guitar and stand, a music stand and some drum sticks for the display. ‘We are very excited to have this opportunity,’ Linehan reported. She credits her large network of friends and clients for having obtained referrals for the job.

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Event planners Kyle Talkington, left, and Tom Prescott, right, welcome Aayan Naim, center, of The Good, The Bad & The Blues, to work on plans for the May 7 downtown Sylvania event.

Aayan Naim, of The Good, The Bad & The Blues, grew up in Chicago across the street from famed bluesman Muddy Waters. “He was cooler than everybody. I wanted to be just like him,” Naim said, little knowing that some years later he too would be entertaining crowds just like him. But then, his brother-inlaw Paul Williams was one of The Temptations and an influencing factor. Perhaps that is why he learned to play the guitar from a friend when he was just 10 years old. “He also taught me how to listen,” Naim recalled. A scholarship at Grambling State allowed Naim to add yet another dimension to his musical journey. There he was to hone his skills and develop a style unique to himself. Paul Williams was an influence. “It’s more than just style and technique,” he said. “You have got to feel every note and every note has got to say something to you,”

Naim offered. “There is also a real relationship between my guitar and me.” By chance, he moved to Toledo and decided immediately to call northwest Ohio home. “I fell in love with the city. I like the neighborhoods and everything about Toledo. The music scene here is so good with many excellent musicians,” he said. The Good, The Bad & The Blues features Antonio Cobble, our bass player who is just 19 years old and it's insane how good he is. Our keyboard player, Josh Silver is a prodigy on keyboards and well known to the area. And on drums, one of my best friends, Mike 'Hollywood' Darby, has helped me develop this band for almost 4 years. He has a 'girl swooning' kind of beautiful voice so much so we have written songs about it. He's the heartbeat of the band, a true Detroit drummer. His R&B and Gospel background creates a constant surprise in the performance and has taken us to higher levels. ” Naim noted. “We're excited to be at the Sylvania event and look forward to start off the summer season with our sounds. We are gearing up for May 7 and I am writing some new material just for the show," he said. According to Aayan, he and his band plays everything from Muddy Waters to Motown with a bit of Sinatra tossed in. “We play to the crowd and their enjoyment. While the band plays many old favorites and other popular tunes, they have a large repertoire of Naim's songs too. “I’ve been writing songs for a long time. They are always from some experience or another and while many are sad, there are happy tunes, as well,” he said. "We are super lucky to be able to have them at our event," noted Tom Prescott of Choconotes and co-chairmen of Sylvania ‘Rhythm & Brews’ along with Gabe Ng of SpaceBar and Kyle Talkington of Studio419. “Timing was just right as the band leaves for a Canadian tour right after our event.” Prescott, Ng and Talkington have taken the lead on behalf of the Downtown Sylvania Association to plan ‘Rhythm & Brews,’ a beer, blues and barbeque event. The inaugural musical extravaganza is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, in the Chandler parking lot off Summit Street from 5 to 11p.m. “Sylvania's first ever ‘Rhythm & Brews’ is going to be a white-hot mega blast of rock and roll, hip-shaking soul music and industrial strength rhythm and blues. It's the music that moves through you like electricity; the music that uses you as a lightening rod; the music that causes you to shake your tail feather,” Prescott stated. “And, what better way to start the summer season in downtown Sylvania?” Local band The New Fashioned, with Jake Pilewski, Mike Haskins, Tim Bauer, Justin Fujka, Petr Kharchenko and Drew Ewing, bring a new take to classic rock, and will open the event, entertaining guests from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The Good, The Bad & The Blues takes the stage at 7 p.m. “These two bands will crank it up to an 11 with bone-crunching blues shuffles and tunes are a sure thing!” Prescott said. “Combine those tunes with good food and local beers, and it’s sure to be a night like no other.” Participants will have an opportunity to win a $1,200 Reverend Six-Gun electric guitar donated by local musician Ken Haas, the front man for the Polka Floyd Show and the general manager of Reverend Guitar of Livonia, Mich. While the event is free and open to the public, some of the funds raised through food and beer sales along with raffle proceeds will benefit the Rob Moody medical fund, to help defray medical expenses for DSA member Emily Moody and her husband, who is battling cancer not covered by insurance.

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“When life hands you lemons, make lemon pie!” echoed Tom Dimit and Theresa Carroll of the Tasteful Trolley, a business the two will launch soon. “We have been working on this for the past two years and we are very close to being able to roll out.” Dimit and Carroll have recently launched a crowd-funding campaign with Foodstart.com (www.foodstart.com/project/thetastefultrolley), which is an online fund-raising platform. Their goal is to raise the final funds needed to move the business forward. “We ran into a major road block with the Michigan fabricator involved in getting our trolley bus retrofitted as a commercial kitchen. We had to sue them for damages to the Trolley and the business as a whole. While the courts ruled in our favor, we are waiting to get our money back,” Carroll said. “We are also talking with potential equity partners and would welcome any ‘angel investors’ to help us launch our business,” Carroll said. Despite that setback, Dimit and Carroll found Jeff Morris at All A Cart Manufacturing of Columbus, who came to the rescue, repairing the interior of the vehicle to suit the couple’s design plans. “We lost over a year of business, but the finished product is perfect. We have a grill, a six-burner range, two ovens, a double bay fryer, beverage and reach-in refrigerators, warming drawers, steam table, cold salad station, and much more. “This commercial kitchen was built to the Lucas County Health Department’s specifications, so we should be ready for action as soon as we get our licenses,” Carroll stated. “We are not just another food truck,” Dimit said. “We specialize in pies of all kinds.

We will have a five-inch entrée, a four-inch dessert and a three-inch tiny pie that can be either an hors d’oeurve or a two bite dessert that we serve from the truck. “We also custom bake six-inch, eight-inch, nine-inch and ten-inch pies for customers along with our Pie of the Month or the Pie of the Season clubs,” he explained. “We have an extensive menu of hand crafted entrée and dessert pies based on American regional favorites. Theresa and I love history and we love to travel. We enjoy researching food everywhere we go and I have adapted many of our favorite meals into a pie or a turnover. Dimit credits his great aunt Dorothy, for whom The Tasteful Trolley is named, for his baking skills. “When I was a young boy, I spent a lot of time with my great aunt who taught me the basics and good techniques. She emphasized using only the best all-natural, local ingredients,” Dimit noted. “I was the only young boy to have a Betty Crocker cooking set and army guys.” While Dimit continued to sharpen his baking skills and broaden his repertoire, he pursued a career first in education and later the law. However, in 2010, the world he had created abruptly came to a halt when he suffered a debilitating stroke. Thanks to a conscientious rehabilitation program, his determination, and Carroll’s care, support and encouragement, Dimit continues to recover. When he realized that he was no longer able to practice law, he looked for other options for earning a living, and returned to his love of baking. “Theresa and I decided to start a baking business. This is something that I am very good at and I love to do,” he said. “As we were looking for a location, we

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‘Conductor’ Tom Dimit and ‘Engineer’ Theresa Carroll are ready to take their Tasteful Trolley on the streets. thought about going mobile. From there, we thought about what we could cook well on a truck, and that’s when we decided that pies would be our specialty,” Carroll recalled. According to Dimit, pies are not just for dessert. He has created a full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner pies ranging from the English breakfast pie, to a non-traditional chicken pot pie and DC Delight, with shrimp and smooth, cheesy grits, to All American apple pie and much more. In addition, Dimit offers an assortment of classic desserts including cookies, brownies, pastries, beignets, zeppoli, deep-fried Oreos with caramel and chocolate and Philly-style soft pretzels. Dimit and Carroll have included a community giveback program in their business.

Local charities will be selected to receive 15 percent of the Tasteful Trolley’s net profits during a week or month. In addition, the two will feature Highlight Day, another fund-raising opportunity for charitable organizations. Follow The Tasteful Trolley on Facebook, Twitter or visit thetastefultrolley.com for updates on opening day and more news.

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Rosary Care Center expands capacity

Rosary Care Center administrator Jason Phillips welcomes members of the community to his facility. Rosary Care Center, located on the grounds seven days a week depending on resident needs. of the Sisters of St. Francis, was opened in 1975 “It really is good to be able to give patients as an infirmary where the members of the reliwhat they need. We really do care about our pagious order could take care of their own. That tients,” he added. status evolved over the years into a 76-bed “Now the Sisters have petitioned the state skilled care center for the vowed religious and governing board to expand to 46 lay beds, which close members of their families. will convert 34 additional beds that will be availAccording to administrator Jason Phillips, able to the community,” Phillips said. “This LNHA, the Sisters of St. Francis continue to opens up even more options for the commuconsider how best to preserve their ministry and nity. We are excited to make more beds available how the Rosary Care facility can fulfill their misto the general public and carry out the mission sion. Three years ago, the Sisters applied to the and the values the Rosary Care Center was state governing board and were granted permisfounded on.” sion to expand their admission qualifications to Phillips, a Southview and Ohio State Univerinclude 12 beds for members of the lay commusity graduate, has been in skilled nursing adminnity as well as the vowed religious. istration for nearly 15 years and has been at the “This has worked very well,” Phillips said. “As Rosary Care Center for over two years. “This is the need for quality care continues to grow, a wonderful facility where care for each patient members of the community can look to Rosary really does come first. We have a staff of nearly Care Center as a viable option for those in need 100 people who share our mission to care for of short-term rehabilitation or long-term care.” our patients,” he said. According to Phillips, all therapy is done inRosary Care Center is part of Sylvania Franhouse and includes physical, occupational and ciscan Ministries, a sponsored ministry of the speech therapies. “We offer these services up to Sisters of St. Francis.

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Local businesses, organizations receive SACIC recognition

The Olander Parks System Executive Director Erika Buri, president of Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation presented certificates of appreciation to representatives from 18 businesses, units of government and organizations at the April 15 board meeting at Flower Hospital. Those recognized included the city of Sylvania for the Brint and King roads round-about; Combustion Control Solutions; CVS Drug Store; Devonshire R.E.I.T. for HomeGoods and Marshalls; Farmers & Merchants Bank; Fitness Shack; Flower Hospital Room Renovations; GenoaBank; Ground Penetrating Radar Systems; Interrupt Marketing; Lourdes University for the new mid-campus walkway and entrances; Sylvania Schools for the Mel Nusbaum Stadium at Southview; Lucas County Engineer for the Mitchaw and Sylvania-Metamora roads round-about; Muna Market; Northern Ohio Investment Corporation; Root Learning; Sylvania Advantage Newspaper; and The Grove at Oak Leaf. Buri said the S.A.C.I.C. added a new award last year to recognize a quality of life improve-

ment for the community and selected the Roots of Sylvania Mural in the Downtown by the Sylvania Arts Commission. John Healey, vice president of SACIC, noted that many of the larger investment projects in the local area economy take more than one year from announcement to occupancy. In 2014, new announcements and construction for just medical and elderly care exceeded $100 million. He also stated that the Sylvania area led new housing starts for the region in 2014 with 104 units which exceeded the 20-year average of 100 units. This compares with just 50 units in 2012 and 81 units in 2013. Also, construction of the Lakes at Central Reserve (consisting of 214 apartment homes) has started and the developer anticipates all units will be completed in 2017. “Overall, 2014 was a good year for the local economy lead by strong construction in medical and elderly care facilities and a return of average new residential housing starts,” added John Crandall, Sylvania Township Trustee and longtime SACIC member.

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Julen’s Ausome Sauce comes to market Former Sylvania area resident Michelle Namay Ucar and her family have developed and are producing and marketing their son’s unique sauce, Julen’s Ausome Sauce, which can be found online at http://www.julensausomesauce.com and soon in local stores. “We are working with several grocers in the area and are hopeful that Julen’s Ausome Sauce will be on their shelves soon,” Ucar said. “Not defined by labels or limitations. Find your Ausome!” is the motto for the salad dressing and meat marinade sauces created by the Ucar’s son Julen. Ucar and her husband, Pablo, became aware that their son had special challenges when he was about 3 years old. “However, we were determined not to define him by any label or limitation that other people placed on him. We wanted his journey to be about what he can do, not about what he cannot do, and we looked to find a way to make that happen. Over the years, we had to push even harder to be an

advocate for our son, providing him with opportunity and hope, rather than labels and limitations. It became our goal to have normal expectations of him and encourage him to go beyond those boundaries,” Ucar said. “Julen has tasks in the kitchen while I prepare dinner and over the past few years, we have noticed that he is really good at making our sauces. We have given him the nickname ‘saucière,’ and he wears it proudly. In creating Julen’s Ausome Sauce, he has turned his passion in the kitchen into productivity in hopes of creating a sustainable business future for himself, raise awareness, and give inspiration and hope to others,” Ucar stated. “Once we made the decision to pursue this as a business opportunity, we took two of Julen's favorite recipes and followed the necessary steps to bring them to market. In addition to selling our products online, we attend trade shows, Autism Speaks events, and we are currently in

Hires Dental Care grand re-opening

The Hires Dental office building expands to accommodate the growing practice. Dr. J. Eric Hires of Hires Dental Care has been practicing dentistry in Toledo for over 40 years – most of them spent at 3951 W. Sylvania Ave., across from Franklin Park Mall. “As the years go by, our practice continues to grow,” stated Dr. Hires. “We’ve added more services, the best technology, and now have a team of four doctors. It was clear that we needed more space in order to continue growing, while still offering the personalized, friendly care we are known for.” Dr. Hires began expanding his building last fall, which included adding three new operatory rooms and a new hygienist room. The lower level was also expanded for employees and includes a new meeting room, kitchen, and workstations for additional patient care advocates. According to Marketing Manager Erica Emery, the additional space will have a direct benefit to patients. “The more rooms we have, the more patients we can help each day. We are known for our same-day appointments, so this

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Julen looks over his assortment of Ausome sauces. several general stores,” she added. “My Non-Verbal Herbal dressing comes from my love for salads. We have a salad almost every night and my mom usually prepares it first and sets it aside to make the rest of the meal. After she puts her dressing on it, I always go to the cupboard and add my favorite vinegar from Spain. It always seems to taste great ... and that’s the flavor that inspired this sauce! It has two different kinds of vinegar and lots of herbs to make any salad taste delicious,” Julen Ucar said. “If I had my way, I would eat meat for every meal. So, I came up with an 'Off the Charts' marinade that works with all kinds of meat. It

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Bob Ruckman welcomes clients to his new office on Holland-Sylvania Road.

Financial advisor opens office Bob Ruckman, AAMS®, of All About You Investment Solutions LLC has moved his firm to a new office suite at 4930 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd., Suite C. He leased the space from building owners Jim Moan and Jeff Lydy. “This is a great building in a wonderful location,” Ruckman said. “This is the area in which I have done all of the marketing for my firm and it is also in the township, which is where I live,” he noted. “I love this area. I moved my family here 21 years ago and we are very happy here.” Ruckman, who serves as an independent financial adviser, has been working with clients for the past eight years, becoming an independent financial adviser three years ago when he formed All About You Investment Solutions LLC. “As an independent financial adviser, I can truly look out for my clients and work on their behalf,” Ruckman offered. “The name of my firm implies the approach I take. I can help my clients in every aspect of their financial life,” he said further. According to Ruckman, having no sales quotas, offering no proprietary products and receiving no extra compensation for sales are three good reasons to consider an independent adviser. “To me those are conflicts of interest. I’m therefore able to offer affordable objective advice to my clients,” he noted. “I love what I do! This is a dream job and something I have been passionate about since the

mid 1980s long before I made the career switch from the building materials industry,” he explained. “I am honored to be of service to the many families who have entrusted me to look after them and their life savings. It’s truly a humbling experience.” “Our mission is to build a personal relationship with you, built on the foundation of trust and of sharing your vision. It’s attained by proper planning, honest & open communication with excellent follow-thru and service”. Ruckman credits his ability to relate complex investment concepts to his clients so they can understand them. Allowing them to make informed decisions is the foundation of developing that relationship. Ruckman is most proud of his website, “it’s a wonderful resource to the community. Dedicated to providing insight and furthering your knowledge and on a myriad of financial topics. Explore AllAboutYouInvestments.com to look into the financial questions you may have. Bob, Financial Advisor offers Securities and Advisory Services through Cetera Advisors LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Cetera provides the platform, guidance, supervision and continuing education for financial advisors such as Ruckman, allowing him to do his job. Cetera is under separate ownership from other entity.

SOULCIRCUIT opens in Sylvania

Tatum Lenavitt recently opened SOULCIRCUIT. SOULCIRCUIT, located at 5834 Monroe St. in Sylvania, is the area’s newest fitness option. It offers an ever-evolving workout mix for women, men and young adults. SOULCIRCUIT is a fitness studio offering an intense full body workout providing a combination of classes including circuit training, ballet barre, TRX, boxing/kickboxing, Kettlebell and rope training taught by friendly, knowledgeable, qualified and certified professional instructors. The exclusive SOULCIRCUIT technique combines high intensity, total body, plyometric

circuit drills with one-of-a-kind workouts designed to get clients lean, toned, strong and fit. “Part of the success of SOUL is that we switch it up,” said founder and owner Tatum Lenavitt. “No two classes will ever be the same. This ensures that the muscles are consistently challenged and that clients don’t plateau like they do with many other forms of exercise.” SOULCIRCUIT is a one-stop wellness shop. Classes are offered seven days a week through a variety of membership options. For more information, visit www.soulcircuitfitness.com.

BUSINESS NEWS

Massage Green Spa opens

Jeff Belen is a co-owner of the new spa. Massage Green Spa, the quickly growing national franchise, opened its first local spa in the Hobby Lobby Center on Monroe Street April 13. One of three Massage Green Spas planned for the area, this first location will employ approximately 20 massage therapists, receptionists and managers. “We are thrilled to bring Massage Green’s affordable luxury to the residents of the Toledo area,” say owners David Schmier and Jeff Belen. The two successful Michigan businessmen were exposed to the Massage Green brand in Southeast Michigan where over 25 successful Massage Green spas are located. There are 600 more Massage Green Spas that are open or are in development across the country. “We fell in love with the beauty of the spas, all the services they have available –massage, facials, and infrared sauna – and most importantly, the incredibly low prices.” Belen said. Schmier and Belen are planning to open approximately 25 to 35 spas in Western and Central Ohio but for their first location they knew where they wanted to be. “We only considered one market for our first Massage Green. Toledo.” Schmier said. “We love that it’s close to our homes and other businesses in southeast Michigan and that it has a strong and growing economy.” Belen added, “The city building department has been so easy to work with and everyone we’ve met in the business community here has been so accessible and welcoming. Clearly they’re as excited as we are to be bringing a new national brand to the community.” At the heart of the Massage Green Spa model is affordable, therapeutic massage. A one-hour, full-body introductory is just $29.95. After that, clients are eligible for one of several low price, risk-free Wellness Plans. In the most popular plan, members are precharged for one massage a month at $39.95 with any additional massages also at that

price. That compares to a typical massage in a private spa for $80, and sometimes as much as $150. And that is why they call it “The luxury everyone can afford.” Up to four members of a household can share the plan and any unused massages roll over to the next month. Best of all, members can cancel their plan at any time with no penalty or fee. The Massage Green Spa menu offers over half a dozen types of massage, including Swedish, deep tissue, sports, cranial-sacral, Reiki, and pre/post-natal. In addition to massage and European facials, Massage Green Toledo will be the only spa in Toledo offering Full-Spectrum Infrared Sauna. Dry heat sauna has long been used to produce a strong sweat that produces a number of healthy benefits. According to Schmier, to get results, you had to heat the air in a small room to approximately 180F, which then heats the body from the outside in. The effect can be uncomfortably hot and dehydrating for many people. Infrared sauna, on the other hand, uses the invisible part of the sun’s light spectrum to gently penetrate human tissue, giving a deep, soothing, natural warmth. Some of the powerful benefits are detoxification, pain relief, circulation improvement, blood pressure reduction and most importantly, weight loss. In fact a person can burn up to 600 calories in one sauna session. New clients can experience this breakthrough technology for $10.95 for an introductory 40-minute session. Schmier and Belen are clearly passionate about the benefits of massage and the new infrared sauna technology. “The research is absolutely clear: regular massage is a critical part of a health and wellness regimen. For many people, it’s right up there with regular exercise and a reasonable and balanced diet. And Jeff and I are happy that we can bring high quality, therapeutic massage and infrared sauna to Toledo at incredibly affordable prices,” Schmier said.

David Schmier, co-owner of Green Massage, welcomed guests.

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Local businesses/individuals receive recognition Bobby Jorgensen’s Kistler Ford

DealerRater.com, a trusted source for car dealer reviews and dealership ratings, has named Bobby Jorgensen’s Kistler Ford a 2015 Customer Satisfaction Award Winner. Unveiled this year, the Customer Satisfaction Awards represent an expansion of DealerRater’s recognition program for top car dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. The Satisfaction Award is a representation of the dealer’s commitment to great customer service. Satisfied customer comments on DealRater.com earned Bobby Jorgensen’s Kistler Ford this award. Bobby Jorgensen stated “We are committed

to providing an exceptional experience to every customer, so this award is a wonderful recognition that our efforts to please our customers are doing just that.” Bobby Jorgensen’s Kistler Ford is located at 5555 W. Central Ave. in Toledo.

Earn certifications

The Association of Fundraising Professionals, the largest community of professional fundraisers in the world, awarded its highest professional certification, the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive, to Brent Loney of Sylvania and Barbara Tartaglia-Poure of Maumee.

Loney is the director of corporate and foundation relations with The University of Toledo Foundation. Prior to that, he was the vice president for advancement at St. John’s Jesuit High School and Academy. Tartaglia-Poure is currently the associate vice president of development, main campus, at The University of Toledo. Previously, she held the position of executive director of Mom’s House of Toledo.

Named board chairman

The Metamora State Bank Board of Directors recently named David Pifer as its chairman. Pifer is responsible for the oversight and direc-

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Healthy Helena â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Low/High Carb Days 18A | SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | MID APRIL 2015

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a protein the size and width of your palm, two fist sizes of non-starchy vegetables, and instead of a fat, you will have a carb portion the size of a fist. However, EVERY day you will have a highcarb breakfast to fuel your day. In addition to the diet, the plan advocates HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). HIIT workouts are geared to raise your heart rate rapidly, then cool it down, then repeat the process. This results in burning straight fat and more calories. For example, just doing ten minutes of HIIT is equivalent to running on the treadmill for half an hour. There are many great HIIT workout programs like Insanity, P90X and Brazilian Butt Lift but you can create your own version of the workout that is are also very easy

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Mud Hens Opener Brings Out The Crowd

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Gary and Debbie Cates and Lisa and Alan Sattler of ProMedica were guests at the Lathrop party.

Mary Arquette, Mike George and Bob Rood of Lourdes University came to the Lathrop opening day party.

Brad and Laura Rieger enjoyed the opening day activities.

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Tim and Mary Casey talked with Tom and Deb Monagan at the Lathrop's 14th annual opening day party.

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Sylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Then & Now BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

The next building heading north is the beautiful Reve Salon and Spa building at 5633 Main. It is this building that we have the most detailed history about. Going back before the fire of 1887, Sylvanus M. Judson, the former Reverend of our local Congregational church, operated a grocery store here from 1868 until 1887, when the big fire destroyed his building. It was said that his was the only structure that still had a few of its walls standing after the fire destroyed the entire west side of Main Street. Mr. Judson immediately rebuilt his grocery store and operated here until 1901. In 1902 the members of the Sylvania Masonic Lodge No. 287 purchased the property, demolished Mr. Judsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s store building, and built the current three-story brick structure at

a cost of $6,695.77. The cornerstone for this building was laid on Aug. 9, 1902, with appropriate ceremonies held by this well-respected Masonic group. The reason there is so much history on this building is because this Masonic organization kept monthly minutes of all their meeting here from 1902 until 1961, and in those minutes they kept track of every penny they spent on â&#x20AC;&#x153;theirâ&#x20AC;? building, and recorded who they collected rent from each year on the first floor. The Sylvania Masonic organization used the third floor for their lodge meetings, the second floor for their gatherings and when they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t using it they rented that hall out to various other Sylvania organizations. If those walls could talk they could tell you a lot. When the Masons first moved into this building they rented out the first floor to Dr. John Counter & Dr. R. Stroup, Dentists. Then Alberti R. Chandler, who was operating

Chandler Hardware across the street, rented the first floor to store his excess hardware merchandise. For a short time the organization also rented out the front portion of the second floor to the local telephone company and Sylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s switchboard was here with the oldtime operators working here. After Chandler vacated the first floor of the building the Sylvania Masons rented the first floor as follows: 1906 to 1937 - Koepfer Hardware; 1937 to 1950 - Don Hollidayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5 cent to $1 Variety Store; 1950 to 1984 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leader Store/Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clothing, Inc. Also, part of the second floor for a period of time was Daileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry Store. But in 1961, after the Sylvania Masonic Lodge built their new building on Holland-Sylvania Road, they sold this building to Jerry Weintraub. At that time Mr. Weintraub converted the second and third floors into apartments and increased the size of his clothing store. In 1969 he added an addition to the rear of the store. Jerry Weintraub operated Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clothing here until he sold the business to Richard L. Becker in 1977, but Mr. Becker passed away in 1979 at the young age of 41 years old. I wish I could tell you more about him, since the alley behind this business was named after him. Mrs. Becker continued the business for a time and then Jerry Weintraub came back and continued to operate Jerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clothing until 1984. In 1985 King Street Antiques occupied the first floor, and then in 1986 Jerry sold the building to Martin Kruser who continued to operate the antique shop here until 1998. In 1998 Reve Salon & Spa renovated the first floor and started operating here. In 2004 building permits show the basement was converted into an office and laundry room and then the second and third floors were remodeled and made a part of Reveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business. What a treasure to downtown Sylvania Reve has been over these years, and how lucky we are to have the owner take such good care of such a beautiful building. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much more to tell, but space is not available here. Stay tuned for my next featured building.

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Northview Principal Honored

The cast of Notre Dame Academy’s “Pride and Prejudice.”

NDA’s adaptation of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ BY MARISA MERCURIO “Pride and Prejudice” is a well-known classic, but not how Notre Dame Academy is telling it, or re-telling it. Director Trish Sanders has adapted the novel into an original script in which the setting will flip between the Regency era and a modern, buzzing coffee shop where fans of the novel

enact their own drama. According to Sylvania resident Jenni Holtz, the two sets of characters will interact. Holtz’s own character, housekeeper Mrs. Hill, will be one who occasionally exists in both eras. The performances will take place on May 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. and May 3 at 2 p.m. Tickets go on sale on April 21 and can be purchased at showtix4u.com.

Art student honored

Alexandria Dunne

Sylvania Resident Alexandria Dunne was one of 10 Notre Dame Academy students whose art pieces were featured in the annual University of St. Francis: School of Creative Arts High School Art Exhibition in the Weatherhead Gallery in Indiana. Dunne’s work, ‘The Blossom of Hope,’ was created with mixed media was chosen for the exhibit.

Steve Swaggerty, principal of Sylvania Northview High School, has been named 2015 Administrator of the year by the Ohio Educational Theatre Association. Mr. Swaggerty was nominated by the director of the Northview theatre program, Mr. Don Wachowiak, who cited Mr. Swaggerty’s “general support of the arts at Northview, coupled with his specific contributions to (the) theatre program.” These contributions go far beyond mere cheerleading, including inviting theatre students to Rotary Club luncheons, facilitating Northview’s hosting of the 2013 State Thespian Conference, funding theatrical equipment purchases, and coordinating district personnel in supporting all that is entailed in the presentation of quality live theatre. Mr. Swaggerty traveled to Bexley, Ohio, to receive his award. There, 1800 people cheered him, all truly appreciative of a public school administrator who is a champion of the arts in this era of STEM focused education.

Rieger named arts educator The Ohio Art Education Association has named Brad Rieger, superintendent of Sylvania Schools, as the recipient of the 2015 Northwest Ohio Distinguished Educator for Art Education. His selection was based on his long-term commitment to the support of the visual arts and his positive influence in the arts in the schools and the community.

Dana Cerrito, OAEA awards, stated, “It is with the generous service of people (like Brad) that helps ensure the future of the arts and ourselves. In appreciation of your contribution, the Ohio Art Education Association thanks you for your involvement in the arts in Ohio.” Rieger will be presented with a plaque honoring his recognition later this spring.

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‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ taps onto Southview’s stage BY MARISA MERCURIO

It’s musical season again at Sylvania Southview High School and the sequined and suited “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” a modern classic in the drama world, is this spring’s choice. The musical takes place in the Roaring 20’s and follows Millie, a young woman enamored with the flapper lifestyle, who leaves her suburban home for the big city in search of work and love (well, money). Director Brandi Shepard said she chose the show for its “big dance numbers and the multitude of female roles.” The musical is lively from start to finish with its fast-paced songs, charming costumes, and touch of romance, which leaves something for everyone, young and old. Shepard further stated “Millie” features an especially large cast this season with 65 students involved in the show.

For the third year, Southview will offer a raffle during each performance for which the student winner will receive a free summer camp experience. In partnership with Toledo Repertoire Theatre, Southview offers the camp for students in grades 1 – 8. Shepard said was aimed at “getting younger generations interested in theatre, to come see theatre but also to get them involved.” Inspired by the plot of “Millie”, much of which is sparked by secret trafficking in the hotel the titular character finds herself, a portion of the premium ticket sales will be donated to Second Choice, a social service program in Toledo that provides services to victims of human trafficking organization. Performance dates are April 23 – 25 at 7:30 p.m.. and April 26 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available at www.showtix4u.com, the week of show during lunch periods, and at the door.

Cast members of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” include front row, L-R: Asuka Uratani, Cassie Potter, Syyeda Mehdi, Lauren Andrews and Allie Gehling; back row, L-R: Nick Sturt, Sunita Dhar, Max Ruff, Jessica Clark, Jessica L'Heureux, Amy Farley and Serena Schwallie.

Jennifer Holtz, a full IB Diploma Candidate, has focused her entire two-year collection of works upon different mental illnesses Jennifer Holtz called, The Human Mind. This directly correlates with her passion and collegiate plans to major in Psychology at DePaul University in Chicago, with a minor in art. Ms. Holtz also received an honorable mention for the Cleveland Institute of Art 2d3d Exhibition for a colored pencil piece. Erin Schaefer plans to major in art in college. Her show’s title, One Woman Show,

reveals that her two year focus was centered on Women and Women’s issues. Ms. Schaefer also had Erin Schaefer two works The Shoulders We Stand On and The Great Maze selected for jurying for the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition in Columbus. Stephanie Sim displayed her fine art collection, entitled From Seed to Sprout, with works featuring her grandmothers and also an interesting piece entitled, Stephanie Sims The Lunch Bunch. This

NDA art work showcased at local/state

Notre Dame Academy’s International Baccalaureate World School senior art students and Sylvania residents Jennifer Holtz, Erin Schaefer, Stephanie Sim, and Nicole Rusk displayed their art works in the NDA 2015 IB Visual Arts Exhibition. All are part of the school’s prestigious International Baccalaureate program. “The entire group of students has been very committed, we have numerous students that have pursued artistic thematic issues of global, national, and social importance at a very professional level that in several cases pushed boundaries,” said art teacher Susan Kozal.

piece was created by using words that describe the person she was drawing. What looks like a sketching is actually a collection of words to create the piece. A Jewish art form called micrography. Nicole Rusk’s show was entitled Transition. She experimented with a large of media. variance “Experimenting with different media for every piece Nicole Rusk was of the utmost importance to me, so I tried fabric, colored pencil, ballpoint pen, string, book pages, clay, chalk pastel, acrylic paint, oil paint, watercolor paint, and glass,” she said.

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St. Ursula chorus at Carnegie Hall BY CHRISTINE HOLLIDAY The chorus at St. Ursula Academy performed in the National Festival Chorus event at Carnegie Hall in New York City March 2831. Led by teacher Ms. Win Chin Liu, the 25 girls joined choruses from four other states to sing several pieces, including “Psalm 23” by Paul Basler, “I Can Tell the World” by Moses Hogan, and “The Heavens are Telling” (from the Creation) by Haydn, arranged by Phillips.

Dr. Jerry Blackstone, from the University of Michigan, conducted the group, and the girls attended the Masterworks Festival Chorus, conducted by world renowned Anton Armstrong. While there was a great deal of rehearsal time, the girls did have time to take a Landmark Cruise around the city, attend the musical “Dr. Zhivago,” and visit the 911 Memorial and Museum. This trip marked the second visit to Carnegie Hall for St. Ursula’s chorus.

SCHOOL NEWS

Central Trail 4th graders give back

L-R: 4th grade students Lea El Sayyed, Samantha Salem, Sofie Abowd and Grace Lowe took the initiative to bring nutritious meals to those in need. Four students in Mrs. Brenda Duffey’s 4th and healthy. They presented their plan to the grade class at Central Trail wanted a chance other students, created a marketing plan to help other students that may not have with posters and flyers for students to take access to nutritious food. So after presenting home to parents. They set up an information a proposal to their teacher, they began a table at the school. The food drive is underjourney enlisting the support of their fellow way. 4th graders to collect food for the food bank The important part of the story is not at Sylvania Area Family Services. But, not only will Sylvania Area Family Services get just any food, they wanted to make sure that much-needed supplies for its food bank, but the foods they were collecting was nutritious that four young students saw the need in the community, took the initiative to do something about it, and it in a true business-savvy fashion.

Northview Honored Musician

Emily Hoffman The Northview Musician of the Week is senior Emily Hoffman, daughter of Julie and Dan Hoffman. Emily sings soprano in the Northview A Cappella Choir and Harmony Road Show and plays violin in the Northview Orchestra. This year Emily has been selected as a member of the Ohio Northern Honors Choir. This past November, Emily portrayed the leading role of Natalie in Northview High's production of “All Shook Up.” In addition to her musical activities, Emily is involved in National Honor Society, is a member of the Leadership Academy and was recently named a state winner of the American Legion's Americanism Contest. After graduation, Emily is undecided on a school, but will likely pursue musical theater or political science.

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Botanical Garden highlights May events at the Toledo Botanical Garden include traditional favorites and new opportunities to experience the Garden. Annual Spring Plant Sale—May 8, 9, 10 Mother’s Day weekend offers the perfect opportunity to visit TBG for annuals and perennials for garden, pots, baskets and landscape. Browse over 5,000 plants, including herbs from the Maumee Valley Herb Society and heirloom vegetable seedlings grown by Toledo GROWs. New this year is Hort Couture, an exclusive, stylish, luxury brand plant line. Hort Couture offers unusual varieties that have undergone an extensive genetic evaluation program and rigorous trials to ensure they provide not only high fashion plant varieties, but varieties that truly perform in the garden. TBG’s horticulture team is growing the following varieties: Senecio 'Chalky Blue Fingers’: Steely blue fingers of foliage on a robust upright form. Acalypha 'Jungle Cloak': One of the most talked about new thrillers for pots and landscape, the foliage is a living camouflage of lime, pink, orange, red, chocolate and gold all appearing on the same leaves. Echeveria 'Black Prince’: Grows into striking black-purple shimmering rosettes to create a sea urchin look. TBG members Preview Night is Thursday, May 7, 4 - 8 p.m.; Friday, May 8, Noon - 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, May

Celebrating its 50th anniversary during 2015, the Toledo Botanical Garden has evolved over the past 50 years to 60 acres of trees, plants and flowers, plus an Artists Village at 5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo, Ohio. Its downtown campus, The Robert J. Anderson Agriculture Center, 900 Oneida Street, houses Toledo GROWs, the community garden outreach program of Toledo Botanical Garden. The GROWS program supports over 120 community gardens by providing free seeds, seedlings, gardening expertise, loans of tools, and volunteer initiatives. More information is as www.toledogarden.org.

Bourbon tastings, bocce games and a fashion contest are a few of the party highlights at Circle 2445’s annual Kentucky Derby bash, which returns to the Toledo Museum of Art on May 2 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Circle 2445, a membership group that aims to engage the next generation of art enthusiasts with the Museum, has made its screening of the thoroughbred race one of its major annual events. Nearly 300 revelers are expected this year, according to Amir Khan, Circle 2445’s board president. “We’re excited to see everyone at this year’s Derby party,” Khan said. “Circle 2445 is about one thing: engaging new people with the Museum in unique ways. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to usher in new TMA supporters through events like this." This year, enjoy a cash bar featuring mint juleps or a game of bocce in the Welles Sculpture Garden, then watch the horse race

screened in the grand Peristyle. Southern fare will be served, and three bourbon tastings at 4:15, 4:45 and 5:15 p.m. will be offered at $15 a ticket. There will also be a Derby Digs fashion contest, where partygoers can enter to have their outfits judged for a chance to win prizes. Live music by Kentucky Chrome and fiddler Jason Huntley will be performed. Tickets are $25 in advance and $35 at the door for Circle 2445 members and $35 in advance and $45 at the door for nonmembers. General admission tickets and bourbon tasting tickets can be purchased online at derby.toledomuseum.org. Advance ticket sales end May 1 at 7 p.m. Parking is free for Derby party attendees. The Kentucky Derby Party is sponsored in part by The Andersons, HCR ManorCare, Key Bank, WNWO NBC24, Bartz Viviano Flowers & Gifts and Toledo.com.

Hospice of Northwest Ohio offers a free program to assist family caregivers in Toledo. “Caring for the Caregiver” is a three-week series designed to help those who are caring for the needs of a friend or family member find personal meaning in the experience. Held in partnership with the Area Office on Aging, the general public is welcome to register for the workshop being held at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W Central Ave., Toledo, on Tuesdays May 5, 12 and 19 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Participants in the workshop will learn how to cope with changes, losses and life transitions, say what is important to friends and family, create positive caregiving experiences, talk about end-of-life care and make important decisions and plan for their

future. For more information or to request caregiving classes, call Hospice of Northwest Ohio at 419/661-4001.

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Tea In the Garden

Celebrate Mom in style in a pleasant, tranquil setting. Join us on Saturday, May 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. for tea, provided by Bleak House Coffee, and delectable edibles from Registry Bistro. Make it a family affair for Mom, children and grandchildren. Elmer Drive entrance. Tickets are $50 and proceeds benefit the Children’s Garden. Call 419-5362039 for reservations.

The Garden After Dark

Save May 30, 7-11 p.m. as the date to explore the Garden after Dark. A first time event guaranteed to delight young and old!

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Chili Cookoff winners

Mobile Meals announced the 2015 winners in each category from its annual Chili Cookoff event. The corporate winners were H & R Block (judges’) and Hylant Group (people’s), amateur winners were Chili-Orbios (judges’) and Toledo Police (people’s), restaurant winner by both the judges and the people was chili by the Owens College culinary team and the media winners were 93.5 WRQN (judges’) and 94.5 WXKR (people’s). Best booth design went to the Toledo Police for its Jailhouse Chili entry.

Little Mermaid contest winner is S. Elizabeth Lorenzen. Have a great time!

L-R: Debbie Schmidt, Jan Bollin and Susan Mortemore, committee members for the Alzheimer's Association Spring Gala 2105 Mardi Gras Masquerade, enjoyed the festivities held Saturday, April 11 at The Premier. The event included a New Orleans style dinner, tableside magic and the musical entertainment of The Ramona Collins Quintet. –Mary Helen Darah

‘Friend’ speaker at Temple Shomer Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo and Jewish Family Service of Greater Toledo present an evening with author Letty Cottin Pogrebin on Wednesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. The program takes place at Temple Shomer Emunim, 6453 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. Throughout her recent bout with breast cancer and her conversations with fellow patients at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and others, Pogrebin has distilled their collective stories, insights, opinions, and ideas into “How To Be a Friend To a Friend Who’s Sick.” Her advice is infused with sensitivity, warmth and humor. Registration requested by Monday, May 4. Call 419/724-0354 or visit

JewishToledo.org. The program is open to the entire community. Sponsoring organizations include Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Comfort Keepers, YMCA/JCC, Jewish Book Council, and Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo.

About Letty Pogrebin

Letty Cottin Pogrebin is an award-winning journalist, widely published opinion writer, acclaimed public speaker, admired political activist and author of several nonfiction bestsellers, including “Growing Up Free,” “Getting Over Getting Older,” “Deborah, Golda, and Me,” and “Three Daughters.” She lives in New York.

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LOURDES NEWS

Lourdes commencement events

On Saturday, May 16, Lourdes President David Livingston, Ph.D., will confer bachelor and master’s degrees on more than 400 graduates during the 57th commencement exercises. Toledo philanthropist Helen E. McMaster and Franciscan scholar J.A. Wayne Hellmann, O.F.M., Conv., are this year’s honorary doctoral degree recipients. Father Hellmann will also give the commencement address.

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

Suicide awareness on campus

Wellness Fair

Lourdes student Sean Labriola of Long Island, NY, learns about USA Martial Arts from Sylvania Police Patrolman/Sensei Kevin Pooley, Sensei Adam Knaggs and Sensei Dan Finkel at the Wellness Fair held at Lourdes University on April 16. Patrolman Pooley said the group was on hand to provide safety tips and defensive tactics for students on campus.

Women’s soccer camp planned Lourdes Head Women’s Soccer Coach Jackie Donovan will present a Women’s Soccer ID Camp for high school age players on Saturday, June 6, from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the new mid-campus field at 6832 Convent Blvd. in Sylvania. Women’s Soccer ID Camp participants will receive positionspecific training by the Lourdes Gray Wolves soccer staff, a Lourdes University women’s soccer T-shirt, and lunch. A Q&A college panel is also scheduled. Registration fee is $50 per camper and the deadline for registration is June 1. Those

interested can register at www.lourdes.edu/soccercamp. Participants should bring proper equipment, water, a soccer ball and complete an activity waiver. The inaugural Lourdes University Gray Wolves men’s and women’s soccer teams will take the field this fall. To learn more about program and teams, visit the www.lourdesathletics.com. For more information about the Women’s Soccer ID Camp, contact Coach Donovan at 419/824-3731 or email her at jdonovan@lourdes.edu.

Lourdes juniors Sarah Berendt and Kara Duling were in charge of the Step Up Stop Suicide, an awareness campaign that was held in collaboration with Lourdes University, Mercy College, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the Lucas County Suicide Prevention Coalition. The display was on campus on April 15.

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Northview continues win streak

Schuyler Stupica, recognized in front of the entire Notre Dame Academy student body at a pep rally, was joined by her mother, Lisa Tarquinio.

Signs to play for Kenyon College Schools across the country will be adding Notre Dame Academy (NDA) athletes to their athletic rosters with eight seniors. One of those seniors, Schuyler Stupica of Sylvania, will play volleyball for Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, NCAA Division III. Stupica played JV volleyball for the Eagles her freshman and sophomore years and Varsity her junior year. She took her senior year off but continued to play for Glass City Volleyball Club on their Top Travel Team 18-1 Team. A National Merit Commended Scholar, Ms. Stupica is Valedictorian for the Class of 2015 and is a Full Diploma International Baccalaureate candidate. She has consistently achieved First Honors. She plans to study International Studies at Kenyon College. She has been involved in the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Program first as an ambassador to the HOBY Ohio-West Leadership Seminar, then advanced to the International HOBY World Leadership

Congress in Chicago, Ill., and was a junior facilitator where she mentored a group of ten sophomore ambassadors. She was a Global Scholar and was one of just 21 students to engage in a two-week international development seminar in Washington, D.C. She was a member of Youth Leadership Toledo where she was recognized with their “Above and Beyond Award.” Active on the Speech Team, she was District Champion 2012 and 2015, District Runner-Up 2014, and a FourYear State Qualifier. Stupica is a columnist for The Sylvania AdVantage and authors a bi-weekly column “A Student Speaks.” She is president of Youth in Philanthropy Encouraging Excellence. She is a board member of Students in Action and an NDA Diplomat. She has volunteered for the Toledo YES Project and 1Matters. She has participated in the NDA Appalachia Service Christmas Trip to Harlan, Kentucky. She received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for completing 200 hours of service.

The Northview baseball team pushed its win streak to five games with a 6-0 win over Owensboro on April 8 and a 15-2 win over Butler on April 9. The Wildcats (6-1, 0-0 Northern Lakes League) are off to a very hot start, and already beginning to get on a roll in the early part of the season. In the game against the ‘Boro, Northview and Owensboro were very close in hits as the ‘Boro had five and the Wildcats had seven, but Northview took advantage of almost all of its hits—scoring on all, but one. Owensboro was unable to score on its five hits. Ryan Moebuis led the way for the Wildcats, hitting on two of his three at bats. Corbin Paxton, Mikey DiPofi, Preston Due and Shane Banachowski each had a run batted in (RBI) to help seal the victory for Northview. Against Butler, Banachowski continued his RBI streak, earning a jaw dropping five in the contest. Paxton and DiPofi each had two to help cap off the route. The Wildcats next game will be on Wednesday April 20 at home against Bowling Green at 5 p.m.

Cougars lose two more nail biters

The Southview baseball team’s struggles continued last week with a 4-3 loss to Springfield on April 13 and a 2-1 loss against

Anthony Wayne on April 15. The Cougars looked like they were going to be one of the more competitive teams in the Toledo area this year, as they hung around St. Johns all game long before falling by one. They haven’t been a team that will just roll over and allow their opponent to do whatever it likes, but they are having trouble finishing games. Southview’s biggest question mark so far this season seems to be how to close out its opponents, after losing multiple games by one. The season is still very long and a lot can happen between now and the end of the year, however, one of the hardest things for teams to learn how to do it is how to close out opponents. If the Cougars can adjust and keep their poise at the end of their games they could quickly become one of the toughest teams in the area. Southview’s next game will be at home on April 20 against Napoleon at 5 p.m.

Bubble Soccer

It’s a soccer match ... no it’s a ball game ... no its bubble soccer! And it’s coming to Northview High School on April 22. Northview’s sophomore class is hosting this entertaining event and is seeking players and cheerleaders to help raise money for class activities and programs. The goal is to raise $1,000 that will follow the students through their senior year and help with the expenses of senior activities including prom. The cost is $5 to be a cheerleader and spur them on or $10 to play. Individuals as well as teams of five players can be sign up. Contact adavis@sylvaniaschools.org for more information.

NV teammates to play at Lourdes

Playing soccer at Lourdes

Helena Rammal

Helena Rammal has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Lourdes University this fall head coach Jackie Donovan has announced. A native of Grand Rapids, Mich., Rammal is a midfielder that will join the Gray Wolves’ inaugural team in 2015. “Helena is an exciting addition to the program,” Donovan stated. “Technical and comfortable on the ball, her execution will make her a dangerous threat in our attack. She comes from a great soccer family so her knowledge of the game will help in her transition to the collegiate level.” Rammal plays her club soccer with the Chicago Fire Juniors.

Adam Gonia and Sam Miller signed letters of intent to play soccer at Lourdes University on April 15 while their families, David and Sarah Gonia, and Nancy and Ken Miller and Miller’s grandparents Barbara and Jim Sullivan looked on. Gonia and Miller started playing together at Pacesetter when they were in grade school. They were also teammates playing for Northview and serving as co-captains their senior year. Miller has completed his studies at Owens Community College and Gonia attended Walsh University for two years. The two saw an opportunity to play together and be part of the first team under coach Barry Spitzer.

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After posting an 11-3 record in the team’s inaugural season, Lourdes University’s men’s lacrosse team looks for even more success as the 2015 season opens for the Gray Wolves. Head coach Patrick Yannarelli returns nine players from last year’s squad and has added 17 freshmen as well as three transfers to the roster for the upcoming campaign. The Gray Wolves open the year having been ranked 18th in the preseason MCLA poll. The Gray Wolves return the majority of the team’s experience up top with a pair of talented attackers. Jared Yoshino was a MCLA Third Team All-American during his rookie season with the Gray Wolves while being named a First Team All Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference selection as well as the WHAC’s Newcomer of the Year. Yoshino tallied a teamleading 80 points and 42 assists in 2014 while also scoring 38 goals for the Gray Wolves. Danny Bichsel returns to join Yoshino as a scoring threat up top. The Honorable Mention s All-WHAC attacker led the Gray Wolves with 55 goals on 155 shots one year ago and finished second on the team in scoring with 70 points, giving Lourdes a pair of formidable one-two combination. A pair of newcomers are vying for the final starting attack spot. Dalton Vowles arrives at Lourdes after transferring from the University of Toledo where he played on the Rockets’ club team in 2014 while Scott Lamoreaux is a true freshman. Both are left-handers looking to make their mark on that side of the field. In the midfield Lourdes returns First Team All-WHAC selection and Second Team AllCCLA pick Dylan Gill. Gill scored 29 goals and finished his 2014 season with 37 points. The team’s main faceoff specialist as well, Gill won

54% of his draws as a sophomore. Freshman Ethan Kurolvech will also take some faceoffs for the Gray Wolves. Josh Hollinger is making the switch from the short stick to long stick midfield this season, and looks to start in the midfield along with NCAA Division I transfer Shannen Wesley. Wesley saw action in 14 games each of the past two seasons at the University of Detroit Mercy and should make an immediate impact in the Lourdes lineup. A trio of freshmen are also battling for time in the midfield. Casey Hilfinger, Bryce Foulk, and Colt Webb each look to make their mark on the program during their rookie campaign. On defense, Dakota Ladd returns as the proven leader on the backline. He earned First Team All-WHAC and Second Team All-CCLA honors as a freshman. Ladd will be joined by John McIntruf, who will be called upon to play down low near the crease. In addition, Matt Ofner and Ben LaPoint, a pair of rookies, will battle for a starting spot on defense. The goalkeeping position also is a battle that continues to ensue as opening night approaches. Connor Misher logged a majority of the minutes during his freshman season, sporting an 8.71 goals against average. Joe Hollinger has shown leadership during the preseason and appeared in six contests last year while Jake Brown is also making a push to see action between the posts. The Gray Wolves have quite a challenging schedule ahead of them in 2015. The home opener is set for April 11 against Dayton and the regular season concludes on April 22 versus Indiana Tech, with the CCLA tournament taking place the following week.

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U. S. Vets present seminar The Veterans Employment Seminar will be held on Saturday, May 9 at the West ToledoLucas County Library Branch, 1320 Sylvania Ave., Toledo from 11am to 2 pm. The event will include several speakers who are experts in their fields to discuss the topics of: Resume writing, cover letters and profiles – learn to exemplify the skills you have and your service presented by public relations consultant Leslie Mestrow; *The recruiting process - how it works and what you need know by Kelly Services; *Entrepreneurship how the vet can put their know-how to work for themselves with Basil Apostolou from SCORE and Toledo-Lucas Library system what they've got and how you can make it work for you by library representative Ginny Wolter. You must be a veteran to attend the employment seminar. Be prepared to have

your military/veteran identification with you the day of the event. If you do not have a military/veteran ID, please refer to the website for information on updating or replacing your ID. You can register online for the seminar at unitedstatesvets.org. Each veteran who attends this seminar will receive a certificate to present at employment booths at the United States Vets Inc. Job Fair on Wednesday, May 20 at the Toledo-Lucas Main Library in downtown Toledo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The employers at the job fair have been personally invited based on their recruitment of veterans within their companies. There is no charge for the veteran attending either event. For more information, please contact Leslie Mestrow at Lclouden7@gmail.com.

Leaders Tour Toledo Ballet Studio

Seated, L-R: Amy Heuring (Toledo Rep), Mari Davies (Toledo Ballet), Sara Jane DeHoff (Community Philanthropist), Karen Ranney Wolkins (Toledo Botanical Garden); Standing, L-R: Jori Jex (Valentine Theatre), Debbie Sauder David (Sauder Village), Mark Fold (Arts Commission of Greater Toledo), Brian Kennedy (Toledo Museum of Art) and Jason Kucsma (Toledo Lucas Co. Public Library).

The Toledo Ballet hosted the monthly meeting of the Toledo Area Cultural Leaders at its new studio location, 5327 Monroe St., Toledo, Ohio. The organization gave a tour of the new facility to the arts and cultural group April 10 prior to the lunch meeting. Photo by Brooks Photography of Toledo

Spring Crafters Showcase The juried members of the Toledo Craftsman’s Guild announced its annual spring craft show, the “Spring Crafters’ Showcase” to be held Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show will be held at the Tam-O-Shanter, Sylvania Sport and Exhibition

Center, 7060 Sylvania Avenue in Sylvania, Ohio. The Tam-O-Shanter Exhibition Center is one half mile west of McCord on Sylvania Avenue, behind the main building to the North and West entrances. This year marks the Craftsman’s Guild 40th anniversary and the spring show will be part of the year-long celebration This show will feature many of the newest spring decorating ideas. With Mother’s Day, graduations, and weddings coming in the following months, attendees may able to find that one special gift that will be remembered and treasured forever. Items for sale include dried and floral arrangements; soaps and lotions; the newest fabric creations; jewelry; metal work; decorative painting of all kinds; ceramics, seasonal items and more. Guild members only sell their juried items so guests know that they will only find quality hand crafted crafts at the shows and not purchased imports. There will be many “balloon sale specials” that the crafters will be offering and attendees can register for the free gift certificate drawings. The Toledo/Sylvania area show offers free admission and parking.

Zoo’s Louie turns 12

Come celebrate a party of mammoth proportions – Louie the elephant’s 12th birthday party is Saturday, April 25, at the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium. Louie gets fun enrichment gifts at 10:30 a.m. that staff and volunteers have spent weeks creating. And of course, no birthday is complete without cake. At 1:30 p.m. watch Louie enjoy a special elephant-sized birthday cake made just for him by the Zoo’s executive chef and catering team. The recipe includes cornmeal, fruits, vegetables and more of his favorite treats, including lots of peanut butter. It weighs more than 40 pounds – perfect for Louie, who stands over eight feet tall and weighs more than three tons. Louie’s birth was a momentous occasion and he’s still growing. When he’s full grown, he could weigh as much as a semi truck. visitors will find Louie at Tembo Trail with his friend Twiggy, his mom, Renee, and his little brother Lucas. It’s a dynamic exhibit that blends extraordinary animal care with extraordinary visitor experiences. Louie’s pachyderm party is free with regular Zoo admission. To learn more at toledozoo.org/louie.

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The Toledo Ballet ‘Alice in Wonderland’ a hit

The Toledo Ballet presented a production of Lewis Carroll’s classic book, ‘Alice in Wonderland’ at the Valentine Theater. Michael Lang, director and choreographer for the Toledo Ballet, brought the tale to life and had audiences thankful they journeyed down the rabbit hole with Alice.

Alice, played by Semira Warrick, begins her adventure during the first act. The production featured actors as well as dancers. Audiences enjoyed the theatrical experience choreographed by Michael Lang, who has been brining full scale productions to the stage for the Toledo Ballet for the past eight years.

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worked on special events for the athletic dept., Greek life and parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weekend. UT is where it all started. Following my time at the University, I stayed home for a while to be a full-time mom. I eventually went back to work for the Diocese of Toledo before taking a seven-year position at Mercy College. Most recently I did fundraising for the Toledo School of the Arts. I guess I have been 'planning with a purpose' throughout my whole career.

What was the catalyst that motivated you to go out on your own?

Jen Skeldon, owner of Attend Events, LLC, feels surrounding yourself with positive, strong business mentors is the key to a successful small business. Tis the season of graduation parties, anniversaries and special events. The Savvy Sylvanian sat down with Jen Skeldon, owner of Attend Events, LLC, to find out how this busy wife and mother assists in planning memorable â&#x20AC;&#x153;fundraisersâ&#x20AC;? and fundraisers in the Sylvania and Toledo area.

How did you get into the event planning biz?

I am a graduate of the University of Toledo with a degree in communications and masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in higher education administration. I worked at UT for eight years. I served as an admissions counselor and traveled all over Ohio visiting high schools, college fairs and setting up recruitment. I also worked in the Student Activities Office at UT where I planned and

I had been thinking about going out on my own for quite a while. My husband has always been very supportive. One day he said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You know, you really could go out and do this all by yourself.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; That was the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;jump startâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Plus itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about timing. The time was right and I took the leap.

Do you have an area of expertise?

I love working with nonprofits. Our community is so generous. We have great volunteers and big givers. Nonprofits spend so much time putting on special events which takes away resources from serving their clients and mission. Their staff cannot focus on their purpose if they are busy worrying about name tags and catering. I offer a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sit downâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to nonprofits. I give them tips, troubleshooting ideas and formulate a blueprint for their event. I also offer to come in as an extra staff person for a specific event which greatly frees up their staff and is more economical for organizations that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford a full time event staff person.

Whether you are entertaining for fun or funds, Jen Skeldon relieves the stress of party planning for people and organizations.

Do you also plan private functions?

I do corporate events, anniversaries and birthdays but I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do weddings. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very special niche that I leave in the capable hands of area wedding experts.

How long does an event take to come to fruition?

An annual event takes less time. I look for new opportunities and strategies to increase revenue for existing events. You can take an annual event in a different direction without losing its brand or integrity. It takes roughly 40 to 80 hours to get the nuts and bolts together depending on the scope of the event.

What is your creative process for creating a new event?

I ask the organization what their ideal

outcomes are. What do they want the morning after the event? Do they want to have raised awareness or do they have a specific dollar amount in mind? Do they have relationships with particular vendors and presenting sponsors? I will give them suggestions. Things are easy to find if you know where you look. Once that is solidified the creative, fun can begin.

What are the challenges of being a solo business owner?

I am surrounding myself with successful women. I have some great professional women who are mentoring me. These women have accomplished so much with much grace. I have two daughters and I love that I get to show them that they can have a balance in life, create something that they are passionate about and have the courage to go for it.

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Sylvania Community Action Team, in cooperation with Sylvania city and township police, will sponsor a Drug Take Back Day April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both police departments. This event provides the community with a safe and environmentally friendly way to dispose of unused and expired prescription as well as over-thecounter medications. Throughout the year the SCAT office receives calls from Sylvania residents asking when the next Drug Take Back Day will be

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happening. Many people continue to be unaware of the permanent Med Return boxes available at the Sylvania city and township police departments for 24/7 disposal. SCAT was able to purchase the boxes two years ago with grant funds. The twice yearly Drug Take Back Days serve as a vehicle to remind the public of the Med Return boxes while raising awareness of the problem of prescription medicine abuse. Disposal of medications in this manner prevents their abuse by others and prevents

Sylvania Area Historical Society presents... It Happened in April… 1043 Edward the Confessor was crowned King of England. 1413 England gets a new monarch with Henry V. 1513 Juan Ponce de Leon claims Florida for Spain. Florida…America’s first vacation spot! 1621 The Mayflower makes a return trip from Plymouth to England. 1705 English Mathematician and Scientist Isaac Newton knighted by Queen Anne. 1722 Easter Island is discovered. 1738 The bottle opener is invented. Beer drinkers rejoice! 1759 Composer G.F. Handel is buried in London’s Westminster Abbey. 1775 The Revolutionary war begins. It was to end eight years to the day later. 1778 The $ symbol was created. It sure is easier to write than the British pound sign. 1790 The U.S. Coast guard is founded. Anchors aweigh! 1800 The Library of Congress is established. 1861 Robert E. Lee refuses an offer to command the Union forces. 1867 Singapore becomes a British Crown Colony. 1872 The James Gang robs a bank in Kentucky. The take is $1,500, with one fatality. 1889 The first dishwasher is marketed. Now, if they could just do something about the laundry… 1929 The yoyo is invented by Louie Marx. And everyone learns to “walk the dog.” 1931 The first walk across America-backwards-is held. I hope the rear-view mirror was invented! 1934 Clyde Barrow kills two Highway Patrol Officers during a shootout in Grapevine, Texas. 1941 The PGA establishes the Golf Hall of Fame. 1953 Winston Churchill is knighted. Visit the Sylvania Area Historical Society at www.sylvaniahistory.org *Much of the information presented came from www.historyorb.com

Carol Packer talks with Sgt. Clarence Whalen about her unused prescription drugs, which she brought to the Sylvania Township Police Station on King Road on Drug Drop-Off in 2014. contamination of the water supply. More District Police Station, 2330 W. Sylvania, than 2.1 million 12 – 17 year olds abuse preOttawa Hills Police Department, 2125 scription drugs each year because of the ease Richards Road, Scott Park District Station, of obtaining them from friends’ and rela2301 Nebraska Ave., UT Police Station, 1515 tives’ homes. Prescription opioids can also S. Towerview Blvd., Safety Building, 525 Erie, serve as a gateway drug to heroin, a growing Oregon Police Department, 5330 Seaman, problem in northwest Ohio and southeast Swanton Police Department, 129 Chestnut, Michigan. UT/MCO Emergency Room, 3065 Northwest District Police In an effort to get the word out about the Arlington, importance of proper disposal of medicine, Station, 2330 W. Sylvania, and the Kroger this year SCAT has coordinated a countyPharmacy Drive- through locations at 1415 wide Drug Take Back Day with support from S. Byrne and 833 W. Alexis. Mental Health and Recovery Services of SCAT wants to remind the community Lucas County and the Lucas County that prevention is key. Medications should Commissioners with the following locations be securely stored out of the reach of chilparticipating in the April 25 event: dren and visitors, should not be shared with Maumee City Police Department, 109 E. others, and should be inventoried to ensure Dudley, Monclova Township Administrative that no medication is missing. Offices, 4335 Albon, Waterville City Police Contact the SCAT office 419/824-8588 or Department, 25 N. 2nd, Whitehouse Police dchany@sylvaniaschools.org for more inforDepartment, 6925 Providence, Northwest mation.

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itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s using data. Even a short video can be dozens of megabytes. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just uploading though. When you look at photos and videos on social media, your phone is actually downloading them. Now, they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take up as much data as they would if you uploaded them because sites compress them. Fortunately, turning off auto-playing video is simple. In Android, open the Facebook app and go to Settings. Change "Videos Auto-play" to "Off." You can also set it to "Wi-Fi only," so they only auto-play when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re connected to Wi-Fi, but I prefer to control when videos start. For iOS, go to Settings/Facebook and tap Settings. Under "Video" tap Auto-play. You can choose "Off " or set it to "Wi-Fi only." The general rule is that looking through social media is fine over cellular. However, save the photo album and video viewing and uploads until youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re home on a Wi-Fi connection. You are eating up cellular time when you rely on your cell phone to transfer data rather than when near WiFi which is free. Streaming music or video including Skype and FaceTime will eat up minutes faster than anything. Within minutes you can use up your allocated data plan. On comes the overage fees! Even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really careful about what apps your run and what media you stream and download, your data might still be going fast. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because some apps will use your I say this a lot, but look at your property a small piece at a time . . . front entry, back yard, patio or deck, view from the kitchen window, or any other area that you see regularly. What is it that you like? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like? Is there something there that would make the area much more livable? Is there a view you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like? Is there no place to sit? And worst of all, is it boring and lifeless? Be imaginative! How would you like to see it improved? What would make it jump out at you? And what would it take to get it there? I had a customer from West Toledo a few years ago that showed me a plan that had been done for her backyard, and it was potentially lovely. But it did not address the truly-ugly neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garage, nor the motion-detector spotlight that flashed into her bedroom window every time the cat took a middle-of-the-night stroll. Lovely, but problems not solved. Websterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourth definition of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;imaginationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in my dictionary is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the ability to face and resolve difficulties resourcefully and creatively.â&#x20AC;? AHA! There it is! Before you simply go off to the garden center for geraniums or impatiens this year, look around. What would truly make one of your favorite parts of the yard more livable, more useful, more natural, more bird-friendly, more enjoyable

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Board of Zoning Appeals

The Sylvania Township planning office will submit a proposed amendment to the township zoning code for review by the Lucas County Plan Commission. The amendment, sought by the Board of Zoning Appeals, will attach an expiration date to zoning waivers and conditional use permits granted by the board. Currently there is no time limit on those actions by the board. Daryl Graus, manager of zoning and planning for the township, earlier had suggested to the board that an expiration date be established. He noted that ownership could change on a parcel where an exception to zoning rules had been granted and that the nature of an area could change, yet in both cases the exception would still exist. Although unlikely, someone might be able to

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exercise the conditional use or the variance at a time when many would think the project inappropriate. The amendment sought by the BZA would cause permission to expire after two years unless work had begun on the project or certain steps had been taken to use the area for the reason permission was requested. An applicant could also seek a two-year extension if necessary Mr. Graus said most conditional use permits are sought by someone who hopes to begin a small business in their home and generally are about ready to begin when they ask for the permit. Waivers generally seek permission to build something outside parameters established in the zoning code. Those requests, too, are usually sought near the time construction is about to begin. The proposed change must first be recommended for approved both by the county plan commission and the Sylvania Township Zoning Commission. Final approval is up to the Sylvania Township trustees.

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picked up by AccuShred and other accredited document destruction companies with the same results. Electronic recycling is happening for the second year at the 2015 Shred Day event. Computers / CPUs and laptops, mainframes, servers, peripherals / computer cables and any wire / telephones, cell phones and telephone systems / fax machines / central office equipment / printers and copiers / banking and financial equipment / electronic circuit boards and components/ small appliances / VCR, DVD and CD players / stereo equipment, games and PDAs. Computer monitors can be recycled for a $5 fee. Televisions will not be accepted at the Shred Day drop off, but local recyclers such as State Paper and Metal, AccuShred’s parent company, do provide options for television recycling. The goal of this project is to show Sylvania area residents how to protect themselves from identity theft while diverting a significant amount of paper and electronics from

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CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Green Programs Scheduled

The city of Sylvania has two green programs scheduled for late April: Mayor Craig Stough 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 on Friday, April 24, this year at St. Joseph Elementary School starting at 10 a.m. The city of Sylvania has been named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for the 33rd consecutive 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-three years, leading to a better quality of life for all of our residents. Sylvania Rotary Club is again 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 take care of trees in our parks, public lands and street right-ofways. The city of Sylvania will be hosting its

ninth annual “Shred Day” the next day on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, rain or shine. AccuShred LLC will again bring its document destruction equipment to the Sylvania Municipal Court parking lot at 6730 Monroe St. and offer on-site shredding of documents. Enter off Monroe St. at the west driveway. AccuShred is a certified information document destruction company, and for the second year will also be accepting electronic items for recycling. Residents can bring up to 50 lbs. of personal paper 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. At last year’s Sylvania Shred Day, 20,690 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 again be accepted for recycling during this year’s Shred Day. 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 accepted for recycling. Last year, 5,440 lbs. of electronic items were recycled.

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OBITUARIES

George William Chapman

George William 79, of Chapman, Sylvania, passed away peacefully April 7, 2015, following a courageous and dignified battle against cancer. He was born Feb. 27, 1936 in Lancaster, Ohio, to Woodrow and Opal Chapman. George was a 1955 graduate of Burnham High School and attended Litho Technical Foundation in Chicago, Ill., graduating in 1957. As an avid bow-hunter George enjoyed many years of deer season with his close friends and family. George was an owneroperator of three Chapman’s Quick Print stores for 40 years. As an active member in the Kiwanis Club of Monroe, Mich., and the Chamber of Commerce, George enjoyed volunteering for many community and business events. Throughout the years George loved spending time with his family and friends at the family’s cottage on Long Lake in Reading, Mich. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Nancy Hook Chapman, children, Roxanne (Jeff) Damask, Greg (Carol) Chapman, Stephanie (Bruce) Davis and step-children Stacey (Kevin) Stiles, Cara (Jake) Jones, and Steve (Bridget) Hood; 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Expressions of sympathy in George’s memory can be made to Ebeid Hospice of NW Ohio. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Jeffrey Daniel Kasper

Jeffrey Daniel Kasper, age 49, passed away at St. Mercy Vincent on April 6, 2015. He was born on Oct. 12, 1965 in Bridgeport, Conn. to Dan and Judy (Denman) Kasper. Jeff was a 1984 graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School and a 1988 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. Jeff was President of Harmon Sign where he began his career in 1988. Jeff was Past President of Young Presidents' Organization, Past President of Sylvania Country Club, a member of Inverness Club and Past Division Chairman of the World Sign Association. He was currently serving on the Sylvania Township Zoning Commission. He enjoyed sailing, golf and was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes. Jeff is survived by his wife, Polly; children, Paige, Courtney, Mattie and Kyle; parents, Dan and Judy; brother, Greg (Christina); nephews, Lucas, Noah and Alex and many beloved friends and family. Contributions may be made to the Jeff Kasper Memorial Scholarship Fund at St. Francis de Sales High School, 2323 W. Bancroft, Toledo 43607. Condolences may be

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Patrice M. (Himebaugh) Leffel

Patrice M. (Himebaugh) Leffel, 63, passed away suddenly on April 10, 2015 at Regency Hospital in Sylvania. She was born March 9, 1952 to Dean and Patricia Himebaugh. Patrice was employed by ProMedica for 35 years, working in many different positions. She retired in 2013 as a Customer Service Representative. Patrice and her husband were members of Westgate Chapel for over 20 years, and were also members of the Harbor View Yacht Club for the past 23 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and her aunt and close friend Susan Baumgartner. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Larry; her children, Marcie Cousino (Stephen) and Brett Cousino (Holly) and her grandchildren: Kevin Moulton, Cameron, Carter, Casey Cousino, and Nolan Garlick; her brothers, Michael (Cindy) and Richard (Lynette) Himebaugh, her sister, Robin (Mark) Whittington and her two cats, Honey and Lucy. Donations in Patrice's memory may be made to the Maumee Valley Save-a-Pet Foundation at 5250 Hill Avenue, Toledo 43615 or Westgate Chapel, 2500 Wilford Drive, Toledo 43615. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Jack Arthur Marietta

Jack Arthur Marietta, 64, of Sylvania, OH, passed away on April 9, 2015 with the love and comfort of his family at Hospice of Perrysburg. Jack was a graduate of Rogers High School and entered the Army, serving during the Vietnam War. He then joined the local 45 Insulators Union where he enjoyed his work for over 30 years before retirement. Jack was an avid Detroit Tigers and Michigan Wolverine fan. He cherished family time and golf, fishing and movies. Jack’s pride as “Pop” and as a devoted husband was more than a blessing. His love, pride and hope will go on forever. Jack is survived by his beautiful wife, Deb (Stevens) Marietta, daughters; Doreen (Brian) Pant and Danielle (Brian) Loo; grandsons; Logan, Brock & Ethan Pant, Brayden and Dylan Loo; siblings; Linda, Kathy and Dennis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Lucille (Tiplady) Marietta. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Eleanor Lee Urso Risher

Eleanor Lee Urso Risher, age 78 of

Township Sylvania peacefully passed away in Miramar Beach, Fla. on March 30, 2015 after a long struggle with leukemia. She was born Aug. 3, 1936 the third daughter of Samuel Bell Urso and Mary Rita Iaquinta Urso. She graduated from West Virginia University and later that summer married Jack Raymond Risher on June 28, 1958. Jack and Eleanor resided in Weirton, West Virginia and she began her teaching career which spanned over 30 years. In 1960 her son, Jack Brian was born. In 1965 they relocated to Toledo and in 1967 their daughter, Leigh-Anne was born. In 1969 the family moved to Woodhaven, Mich. and Eleanor began teaching a few years later in the Woodhaven Public School District. She taught first grade until her retirement in 1999. The family moved to Sylvania Township in 1980. Eleanor enjoyed cooking, sewing, traveling, playing games and her friends and family. Eleanor's faith was a very important part of her life; she was an active member of Christ the King Catholic Church and Shepherds for Christ. Eleanor is survived by her husband Jack; children Jack (Laura) Risher and LeighAnne (David) Valdes; 5 grandchildren; 3 sisters; a brother; sister-in-law; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family suggests memorials to Christ the King Catholic Church, Shepherds of Christ Ministries, P.O. Box 627, China, Ind., 47250; Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 307 Beach Dr., Destin, Fla., 32541, or the Warrior Project at Wounded suppor t.woundedwarriorproject.org. Arrangements by Walker Funeral Homes. Condolences may be sent to the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.

Helen Joyce Sengstock

Helen Joyce Sengstock, 83, a former longtime resident of McCord Rd., Sylvania, and a former resident of the St. Catherines Manor of Fostoria. She was a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church and the Sylvania Republican Club. Helen is survived by her daughter Lynne Folk; sons Lloyd A. Jr. (JoAnne) and Loren C. (Cindy) Sengstock; grandchildren Benjamin, Bill, and Matthew; great-grandchildren Madilyn, Owen, Mason, and Samantha; and brother George Lambroff. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Lloyd “Clem” Sengstock; sister Jane Lindley; and son in law Steven Folk. Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the Cherry Street Mission. Online condolences may be offered to the family at reebfuneralhome.com.

Geraldine “Jeri” Tittle

Geraldine “Jeri” Tittle, 83, of Holland, Ohio, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior April 9, 2015 at Spring Meadows Extended Care Facility. Jeri was born Feb. 23, 1932, in Monroe, Mich. to Estes and Lassie (Browning) Smith. She married her true love Richard A. Tittle June 28, 1952; together they raised two children and enjoyed 56 years of marriage until his death in 2009. Jeri was a long time member of Westgate Chapel where she served as a Deaconess and

taught Sunday school. She loved meeting new people young and old. Jeri had previously been an aide and activity director at a nursing home and a nanny for a family in Houston, Texas. She took pride in her home and keeping it tidy, enjoyed cooking and gardening and loved taking care of her family. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Katherine (Steven) DeNolf and Jeffrey (Kelley) Tittle; grandchildren, Sarah (John), David, SSG Jeremy (Elizabeth), Alison (Steven), Megan (Steyn), Jordan (Kristi), Christopher; six great grandchildren, sisters, Annelene and Evelyn; brothers, Chan and Danny. Jeri was preceded in death by her husband Richard, parents, brothers, Kensel, Vondel, Cleston and twin brother Gerald. Those wishing to give a memorial are asked to consider Westgate Chapel or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the caregivers at Spring Meadows for the loving care they gave to mom. Online condolences may be offered to Jeri’s family at www.reebfuneral.com.

Jerry Webb

Jerry Webb peacefully passed away on April 1, 2015 in Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Jerry was born in Toledo and graduated from Burnham High School. He attended BGSU and received his Master’s degree in Education. In college, he was a drum major and participated in track, where he ran and pole vaulted. He began his teaching career in Onsted, Mich. From there his family moved to Safford, Ariz. and Corpus Christi, Texas. The family moved to Sylvania in 1968, where he taught Biology, Physiology and Anatomy at Sylvania Northview High School. He coached softball and track. After retiring, Jerry participated in Senior Olympics, winning many medals. He was first in State in pole vaulting in his early 70s, but was unable to participate in nationals because he “pulled a hammy.” Jerry had a passion for all things living and a sense of adventure which included nature hikes and exploration with his children. He was an excellent wood crafter and custom designed cabinets and other furniture. He was also quite the inventor, an example being a microscope slide cleaner dubbed the “Webb-o-Tron.” One of the qualities that Jerry will be best remembered for is his quick wit and sense of humor. He loved to make people laugh. He is preceded in death by his parents Alta and Clyde Webb and sisters Joan, Maxine, and Madilyn. Surviving are his children Carolyn, Steve, and Stacey; grandchildren John (Carrie) and Meghan; great grandchildren Ciera and Delilah; nieces and nephews; companion Shirley Head and her son Dan; and long-time friend Don Eggenschwiler. Jerry was a devoted teacher. He was a devoted son, brother, and father. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. The family would like to express its sincere appreciation for the dedicated and caring nurses and staff at Hospice of Northwest Ohio who made his last days comfortable and peaceful for both Jerry and his family. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

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Burglary Cassandra M. Meyers, television, Xbox games stolen at 5800 block of Meade Rd. Todd M. Keel, laptop computer stolen at 5600 block of Clearview Dr. Mohammed Y. Aldaham, laptop, Ipad and television stolen at 6000 block of Black Oak Dr. Amber M. Gowing, residence burglarized, 5500 block of McLain Dr. Kevnin D. Dorf, TV, Play Station, Ipad medication and handgun stolen at 4400 block of N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Criminal Damaging Mervee V. Sherif, furniture damaged at 5700 block of Philips Ave. Summer K. Martin, fencing and vehicle paint damaged at 6000 block of Elden Dr. Trent L. Cousino, houses and vehicles egged at 7200 block of Ridgeland Rd. Christina M. Cousino, vehicle damaged at 7200 block of Ridgeland Rd. Gentry E. Snyder, vehicle paint damaged at 5600 block of Monroe St. Found Property Starter pistol and ammunition found, 6800 block of Williamsburg Dr. Robbery Anthony L. Gambrell, attempted armed robbery, Wickford Dr. W. and Charlesgate. Telecommunications Abuse Sara L. Porter, harassing phone calls received, 5800 block of Monroe St. Theft Sungbin Cho, three cell phones stolen at 3800 block of N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Ballas Buick, tires stolen at 3200 block of N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Tiffany L. Webman, cash stolen at 5200 block of Monroe St. Joanne Champion, cash stolen at 6000 block of Shadow Lake Dr. Family Dollar, merchandise stolen at 5600 block of Whiteford Rd. Ian Trumbull, scooter stolen at 5200 block of Monroe St. Walmart, electronics stolen at 5800 block of W. Central Ave. Benjamin Dansard, identity theft, 4200 block of Stonehenge Dr. Carrie L. Sconochia, identity theft, 7000 block of Westwind Dr. O'Reilly Auto Parts, cash stolen at 5100 block of W. Alexis Rd. Edward M. Parish, handgun stolen at 5600 block of W. Alexis Rd. James A. Ewry, identity theft, 5800 block of Apple Meadow Dr. Gavin Chisholm, wallet with cash and debit cards stolen at 8800 block of SylvaniaMetamora Rd. Amanda R. Dunne, Wii and Xbox stolen at 5900 block of Bonsels Rd. Walmart, miscellaneous clothing stolen at 5800 block of W. Central Ave. Suresh S. Lanka, identity theft, 2500 block of Live Oak Rd. Janetta L. Garcia, Iphone stolen at 5800 block of W. Central Ave. Peter J. McHugh, identity theft, 7500 block of Red Pines Dr. Daniel J. Meehan, laptop and prescription drugs stolen at 6500 block of Cornwall Ct. Richard Rodriguez, cash stolen at 5100 block of Harroun Rd. Cynthia A. McGuyrk, cash and debit card stolen at 6700 block of W. Sylvania Ave. Brenda Blackshear, identity theft, 6700 block of

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Fifth St. Gregory L. Cook, handgun stolen at 5100 block of S. Main St. John E. Hodges, identity theft, 7200 block of Candlewood Ln. Erin King, cash stolen at 6100 block of W. Central Ave. Family Dollar, miscellaneous items stolen at 5600 block of Whiteford Rd. Daisy L. Wheeler, identity theft, 6800 block of Woodlake Dr. Yark Automotive, vehicle stolen at 6000 block of W. Central Ave. Jacob Czerniak, change bag stolen from vehicle at 4700 block of Springbrook Dr. Papa G's, checks stolen, signature forged, 5100 block of S. Main St. Dae Park, identity theft, 4400 block of Tamworth Rd. Toledo Community Development Center, Craftsman tools, drill and tool bag stolen at 5400 block of Alger Dr. From the Court Aggravated Trespass Chelsea N. Kujawski, 5441 Ruth, Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 180 days jail, 140 days suspended, counseling, restitution, letter of apology. Criminal Mischief Robert A. Hoover, 5201 Estess Ave., Sylvania, $250 fine, costs, 60 days jail time, 60 days suspended, counseling, restitution. Disorderly Conduct Lance C. Self, 3702 Victory, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 100 hours community servicve, counseling, letter of apology. Brandon W. Brown, 28842 Oregon Rd., Apt. A1, Perrysburg, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 28 days suspended, counseling. Trevor P. Keating, 3505 Watson St., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 20 days suspended, drug screening, letter of apology. Lionel Garcia, 1023 Joyce Ln., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 27 days suspended, counseling. Andrew D. Counts, 242 W. Woodside, Lot 242, Holland, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 24 days suspended, 96 hours community service, drug screening. George F. Lucero, 5040 Bosuns Way, Apt. 84, Ypsilanti, Mich., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 29 days suspended, 32 hours community service. Blake A. Olrich, 5904 Clover Ln., Sylvania, $200 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 29 days suspended. Cedric G. Evans, 42626 Argyle, Canton, Mich., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 32 hours community service, letter of apology. Alia I. Kawar, 435 S. Huron St., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 32 hours community serivce. Driving Under the Influence Mandy L. Gibbs, 3501 Watson Ave., Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 33 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Erik M. Sandys, 2158 Longport Dr., Maumee, $450 fine, costs, 36 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Tony J. Morr, 7482 Dorr St., Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 33 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Michael A. Hinojosa, 219 Longmeadow Dr., Holland, $1100 fine, costs, 20 days jail time, 36 days E.H.M.U., license suspended two years with limited privileges, 90 days immobilization. Nicole L. Ramsay, 4265 Keygate, Apt. 2, Toledo, $950 fine, costs, 20 days jail time, 36 days E.H.M.U., license suspended 18 months. William L. Grant, 6056 Claremont Rd., No. 1, Sylvania, $1050 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 90 days suspended, work release, license suspended three years with limited privileges, drug screening. Kristeena L. Griffin, 313 Oak Hill Ct., Holland, $450 fine, costs, 33 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Jonathan P. Reigard, 4231 Tejon Rd., Toledo, $1100 fine, costs, 180 days jail, 145 days suspended, license suspended two year, restitution. Josph A. Mattison, 2434 Charlestown, Toledo,

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | MID APRIL 2015 | 17B $850 fine, costs, six days jail time, 27 days E.H.M.U., license suspended one year. Richard L. Vasquez, 720 Centennial Rd., Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 50 days jail time, 40 days suspended, license suspended one year. Anthony E. Venis, 2930 Rocksberry Ave., Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 36 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Hank H. Millighan, 7326 Winding Brook, Perrysburg, $450 fine, costs, 43 days jail time, 40 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Ashley N. Gould, 1834 Fairfax, Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 63 days jail time, 60 days suspended, license suspended 180 days with limited privileges, restitution. Durrel Galloway, 415 Palmer St., Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 46 days jail time, 40 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Stephen L. Hargraves, 350 W. St. James Circle, Holland, $450 fine, costs, 33 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, counseling, drug screening. Shawna M. Miller, 6255 Bonsels, Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 46 days jail time, 40 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Trina L. Lesley-Jewell, 708 E. Pearl St., Toledo, $500 fine, costs, 36 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended eight months, drug screening. Donna L. Kane, 520 Indian Ridge Trail, Rossford, $750 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 168 days suspended, license suspended one year with limited privileges. Eric M. Mack, 4026 Stonehenge, Sylvania, $550 fine, costs, 49 days jail, 40 days suspended, license susp. 10 months, restitution. David J. Leestma, 3910 Hiles Rd., Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 36 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days with limited privileges. Drug Possession Alexander J. Hassen, 2321 Shetland Rd., Toledo, $750 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 140 days suspended, 80 hours community service, drug screening. Failure to Comply Joseph A. Mattison, 2434 Charlestown, Toledo, $500 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 180 days suspended. Forgery Michael E. Gochenour, 6019 Winding Way, Sylvania, $250 fine, costs, 150 days jail time, 90 days suspended, drug screening. Angel M. Cunningham, 255 Mozart St., Toledo, $350 fine, costs, 120 days jail, 100 days suspended, restitution, drug screening. Jessica R. Turner, 19632 Hoover, Detroit, Mich., $400 fine, costs, 93 days jail time, 90 days suspended, 120 hours community service. Menacing Marquice A. Rivers, 1114 Coventry Rd., Toledo, $350 fine, costs, 133 days jail time, 120 days suspended, counseling. No Operator's License Daniel K. Fitch, 450 W. Main St., Lot 43, Delta, $375 fine, costs, 33 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 96 hours community service. Billy J. Rogers, 5198 C.R. 52, Delta, $225 fine, costs, 33 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 64 hours community service. Joseph R. Tatkowski, 5565 Willowood Ct., Toledo, $375 fine, costs, 60 days jail time, 45 days suspended. Stephanie L. Purtee, 505 Platt St., Toledo, $375 fine, costs, 41 days jail, 30 days suspended. Kelly M. Russell, 3113 Scottwood Ave., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 80 hours community service. Kristopher A. Nova, 3950 Woodhaven, Toledo, $275 fine, costs, 33 days jail time, 30 days suspended. Obstruction Samantha C. Luzier, 1302 Michigan Ave., Maumee, $250 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 85 days suspended, drug screening. Thomas R. Getz, Jr., 18860 Carter Rd., Bowling Green, $250 fine, costs, 70 days jail time, 35 days suspended. Receiving Stolen Property Samantha C. Luzier, 1302 Michigan Ave., Maumee, $250 fine, cots, 90 days jail time, 85 days suspended, drug screening. Arthur R. Hall, 434 W. Crawford Ave., Toledo, $550 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 73 days suspended, counseling, restitution, drug screening. Lamarcus A. Campbell, 921 Ambia, Toledo, $350 fine, costs, 120 days jail time, 90 days

suspended, drug screening. Reckless Operation Vanessa L. Streeter, 7118 Royal Stone, Holland, $100 fine, coosts, 30 days jail time, 24 days suspended, license suspended nine months. Donald J. McCluskey, Jr., 3947 Burton Ave., Toledo, $100 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 27 days suspended, license suspended one year with limited privileges. Andrew G. Emerson, 26782 Lake Vue Dr., Apt. 16, Perrysburg, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 21 days suspended, license suspended two years. Resisting Arrest Ashley M. Smith, 408 Southgate Circle, 3B, Toledo, $350 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 80 days suspended, counseling. Theft Janaine L. Coley, 111 S. Summit St., Apt. 224, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 32 hours community service. William H. Moore, 5800 Birmingham Terrace, Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 85 days suspended, 80 hours community service. Ashley M. Smith, 408 Southgate Circle, 3B, Toledo, $350 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 160 days suspended, counseling. Michael E. Gochenour, 6019 Winding Way, Sylvania, $250 fine, costs, 150 days jail time, 90 days suspended, restitution, drug screening. Leon Marshall, III, 6007 Red Oak Dr., Sylvania, $350 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 82 days suspended, counseling, restitution, drug screening. Angel M. Cunningham, 255 Mozart St., Toledo, $350 fine, costs, 120 days jail time, 100 days suspended, counseling, restitution, drug screening. Shelly J. Rogers, 1734 Marne Ave., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 15 days E.H.M.U., 96 hours community service. Amber M. Brown, 662 W. Crawford St., Toledo, $375 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 75 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Cartrell D. Esper, 1383 Fitchland Ave., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 60 days suspended, counseling, restitution, drug screening. Symone P. Cedeno, 2295 Kent St., Apt. 305, Toledo, $500 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 70 days suspended, counseling, restitution. Brandon Jacobs, 2621 Sigsher Dr., Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 60 days suspended, drug screening. Ricki D. Rogers, 3230 Centennial Rd., Lot 49, Sylvania, $400 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 90 days suspended, restitution, drug screening. Kevin K. Thomas, 115 Batavia St., Toledo, $300 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 45 days suspended, drug screening. Arthur R. Hall, III, 434 W. Crawford Ave., Toledo, $750 fine, costs, 120 days jail time, 116 days suspended, drug screening. Unauthorized Use of Property Scott M. Anderson, Jr., 2302 Eversham Ct., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 40 hours community service. Britney N. Smith, 191 E. Woodruff Ave., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 10 days E.H.M.U., 48 hours community service. Zachary H. Smith, 9902 Rudolph Rd., Rudolph, $200 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 32 hrs. community service, restitution. Annie M. Taylor, 5653 Ryewick, Toledo, $200 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 28 days suspended, restitution. Sharmaine E. Smith, 2357 Rock Spring, Toledo, $350 fine, costs, 15 days E.H.M.U., 100 hours community service, restitution. Leon Marshall, III, 6007 Red Oak Dr., Sylvania, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time. Shekita R. Anani, 3624 Warsaw St., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 27 days suspended, counseling. Cartrell D. Esper, 1383 Fitchland Ave., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 15 days suspended, counseling, restitution, drug screening. Symone P. Cedeno, 2295 Kent St., Apt. 305, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 21 days suspended, counseling. Joseph D. Abramczyk, 107 N. Munson, Swanton, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 40 hours community service, restitution. Ricki D. Rogers, 3230 Centennial Rd., Lot 49, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, counseling, drug screening.

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7153 South County Line Road, Riga, MI 49276 Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 6:00 pm

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SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | MID APRIL 2015 | 19B HELP WANTED

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EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER Thorough and reliable. Have over 20 years experience. Available on Wednesdays. References on request. Call Susan 419/841-2636 Leave message if not available. HARRIS LANDSCAPING Landscaping, trimming, stump grinding, and ornamental pruning. Now offering a 15% winter discount. 419/276-1267 HURLEY’S PAINTING Interior/Exterior • Paper Removal Deck Staining Quality Work • Reasonable Prices FREE ESTIMATES CALL 419/882-6753 HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANING Seasonal chores, pet sitting. 20+ years experience. Excellent references. Call Debbi 419/932-1431

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE LAND IN LENAWEE COUNTY 39.6 acres located in Southwestern Lenawee County MI. Approx. 22.59 acres tillable, 10.27 acres woods, Bear Creek runs through property. 425’ of road frontage. Great spot to build your dream home! Morenci Schools. Income from the CREP Program. $224,900. Call Diana at Faust Real Estate, LLC 517-270-3646. LOT FOR SALE Crystal River, Florida. 1.25 acres residential. $25,000 Call 419/466-1082 YEAR ROUND HOME ON LAKE ERIE Two decks overlooking the lake, open floor plan, possible three beds, two full baths, laundry room and oversized two car garage. 419/944-6903

THE TREE SPECIALISTS Professional services provided for tree maintenance, tree removal & custom landscape design. Offering extensive knowledge with over 25 years of experience. **Offering 15% discount with this ad** For a free estimate, please call Jeff at 419/810-1034 or 419/882-8258 CLEANING SERVICES PROVIDED More than 20 years experience providing high quality performance with a conscientious attitude. Goal oriented to dependability & thoroughness. References provided upon request. Please call Tammy @ 419-882-8258. PEST CONTROL Ants, Termites, Bed Bugs, Mice, Box Elders, Bee/Wasps Tom’s Pest Control - Holland, OH 419/868-8700 www.citytermiteandpest.com PAINTING - WALLPAPERING - PAPER REMOVAL GREEDER PAINT & WALLPAPER SINCE 1986 Interior/Exterior Painting-Wall Repair References-Insured-Reliable Brian 419/297-9686

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT 2 bed, 1 bath apartment with laundry. No pets. Adults only. Utilities included. 7840 Sylvania Ave. $800/month 419/841-1098

SPACE FOR LEASE Sylvania Area - 5425 Schultz Dr. off Alexis, close to US 23. 1800 S.F. w/O.H. Door 419/344-0275

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SERVICE/SHOP MANAGER Experience working on small engines. (eg. chainsaws, mowers) Must be self-motivated, dependable & computer literate with good customer service skills. Mail Resume to: P.O.Box 547 Walbridge, OH 43465 or Fax: 419-666-6661 FLORAL DESIGNER WANTED Ka'bloom Flowers & Gifts located in beautiful downtown Sylvania is in search of a "Experienced Floral Designer." Must be dependable and available to work additional hours as needed should we have special events scheduled or need additional assistance over the busy holiday periods. Designer should be creative and have experience with fresh cut flowers along with being able to design arrangements for all occasions. Hourly pay to commensurate with experience. Apply in person or send us your resume for consideration: Ka'bloom Flowers & Gifts 6625 Maplewood Avenue Sylvania, Ohio 43560 kabloomsylvania@gmail.com

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SYLVANIA CAFÉ AND HOMEMADE ICE CREAM BUSINESS FOR SALE Owner retiring, wants to sell. WEST TOLEDO BAR New listing. West Toledo Bar, $110,000. SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SALE D1, D2, D3. WELL ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT Full liquor license, high traffic, on Reynolds Rd., new listing. PIZZA BUSINESS Whitehouse Area. Be your own boss. $48,000.

LEAD CONFIRMER/DISPATCHER Fast paced home improvement office looking for part time, solid and assertive communicator with strong closing percentage, customer service and dispatcher experience needed. Working closely with reps to ensure quality leads and schedule.Must be available Saturdays.Call to interview.

CONSTRUCTION SALES REPS We are the leading area foundation specialists looking for competitive and goal driven individuals to educate and run established leads with customers. People person, friendly and outgoing. Excellent opportunity for goal oriented person wanting a flexible schedule and a desire to succeed.

OUTSIDE SALES Full time position with M-F hours and full benefits including health, dental and 401K. Field canvassing working with new and existing customers. Hourly wage plus bonuses. Use your sales skills to control your own weekly paycheck. We are an outgoing company with a fun environment that offers paid training.

CALL TODAY FOR INTERVIEW. TIFFANY (419)841-6055 CAREGIVER WANTED RN, LPN home care case. Shift work in Bedford MI, Quality Home Care 419/345-5765 HELP WANTED Task Unlimited Concierge is looking to hire Part-time, Residential/Commercial Cleaners Please submit resume to 123taskhire@gmail.com

AD SALES POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE & BOOMERS & BEYOND Individuals should be energetic and self-motivated. Previous sales experience not required. Resumes may be sent to adsinboomersandbeyond@gmail.com. No phone or walk in inquiries please. Resumes accepted until May 31, 2015.

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GARAGE SALE

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COMMUNITY YARD SALE Saturday, May 2 from 9am-4pm Koelsch Farm Homestead 2365 County Road S (Sylvania Ave.) Metamora, OH (9 m. West of McCord)

GARAGE SALES ADS Buy Local ~ Sell Local CONVENIENT ~ INEXPENSIVE ~ EASY

YARD SALES 2+ Homes Sat. April 25, 9am-3pm Westcliffe off Brint between McCord & King furniture, quality airsoft and much more

$7 - first 20 words • 35¢ ea. additional word Box/picture/logo: $5 419/824-0100 or email us at

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FOR SALE FOR SALE Finnish raccoon full length fur coat, fully lined. Like new. Asking $800 Call 419/478-1700

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sylvania United Church of Christ Welcomes Bestselling Author

An audience of over 360 people listened to Glennon Doyle speak. Many attendees traveled over two hours to hear her speak, including one woman who drove 11 hours.

Sylvanians Tonia Davies, left, and Natalie Hefner, right, meet Glennon Doyle after the talk. Doyle’s topic was “Building Open and Honest Relationships.”

L-R: The Sylvania UCC planning committee Kristen Leverton, Jessica Bennett, Kate Fineske, Jen Dura, Glennon Doyle and her son Chase, Kate Lindon and Sheila Banerji.

L-R: Glennon Doyle and Sylvania UCC Associate Pastor Luke Lindon. Doyle is the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, “Carry On,Warrior,” and the founder of Momastery.com. –Mary Helen Darah