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Santa at the Museum Fallon, Killeen, and Ronan FrenchHill stopped to chat with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Heritage Museum on Thursday, Dec. 11.

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Holiday Happenings Veronica, Elizabeth and Steve Weather volunteered in the train barn during Holiday Happenings.

Beautiful Blooms by Jen, 5646 Summit St., was voted the winner of the ‘Spirit of Sylvania’ holiday decor.

Electronic votes on Facebook and paper ballots were counted and the winner declared on Dec. 15.

Mayor Craig Stough proclaimed Dec. 15 as ‘Joy Armstrong Day’ in commemoration of her retirement following 19 years as the first curator of the Sylvania Historical Village and Heritage Museum.

Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted guests at Holiday Happenings.

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‘Big’ Santa is back at the Dave White dealership on Monroe Street.

Children’s Wonderland is back!

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Santa, St. Francis Steve and Weston Fletche worked hard on their Christmas decorations at the Santa, St. Francis and the Animals event.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus talked with Connor and Annabelle Rutledge at the Santa, St. Francis and the Animals. See 4C.

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Artist Steve Wipfli created the design for the 2014 ArtTrail prize. See 12C.

Lisa LaPoint and Dottie Van Drieson assisted shoppers who were at Walmart and Meijer to Shop with a Cop and Shop with a Hero. See 2B for more.

Community Events 3-8 A Sylvania Scene 9, 12A Downtown News 10-11A

Business News 13-16A Healthy Helena 17A Holiday Inspirations1-8B Sports News 4-5C School News 6-7C Crime Watch Community Affairs

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Town Crier Mike Lieber welcomed Santa to Sylvania at Holiday Happenings. See 1-2C.

Dikaila and Dilela Smith had fun at Santa, St. Francis and the Animals. See 2C.

Jacob Underwood and Jennifer Haley of The Next Sweet Thing Bakery met Santa Claus at the Mayberry Candy Cane Walk. More on 2C.

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CONGRATULATIONS

A Happy Birthday Celebration

Abby and Joel Edinger

Keister/Edinger Nuptials Matt and Kathy (Scarlett) Edinger announce the marriage of their son, Joel Benjamin, to Abbey Marie Keister on July 12, 2014. The bride is the daughter of Matt and Laurie Keister of Avilla, Ind. The groom is the grandson of Jack and Marilyn Scarlett of Toledo, and Patricia Edinger of Sylvania. The wedding was held at Merriam Christian Chapel in Albion, Ind. and the reception took place at the Eagle’s Nest Event Center in Columbia City, Ind. Local members of the wedding party included best man, Kyle Scharfenberg, and the groom’s brothers Andy and Steve Edinger (Indianapolis). Joel is a 2013 graduate of Huntington University with a B.A. in history. He is on staff with Youth for Christ and serves at Campus Life Director at Dewitt High School in Dewitt, Mich. Abbey is a 2014 graduate from Huntington with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She is a staff nurse at Sparrow Hospital is Lansing, Mich. The couple honeymooned in Panama City, Fla., and now reside in Dewitt, Mich.

L-R: Thomas Scheib and Margie Housey made a surprise visit from Louisiana to attend the recent birthday celebration of his sister-in-law, Sue, given by her husband, Jim Scheib, of Sylvania at the Toledo Club on Dec. 11. More than 80 guessts attended the celebration.

Left: Soprano Elizabeth Barry, a local opera singer, entertained guests at the birthday party of Sylvanian Sue Scheib. Barry participated in a summer intensive in Rome, Italy, where she sang for renowned mezzo soprano Marilyn Horne. Connie Alleshouse accompanied Barry on the keyboard. Alleshouse taught music for the Toledo Public Schools for nearly 33 years and plays flute in the Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra, Lakeside Symphony, and the Moody Flutes. Alleshouse has also been piano accompanist for Lourdes University, Start High School and Bowsher High School.

—by Mary Helen Darah

Sylvaania Sylvania Lake Park Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is rooted in the Sylvania community providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for those transitioning from hospital to home. Our dedicated team is proud to touch the lives of our patients every day.

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA ONGOING 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.

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.

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.

5693 N. Main St., Suite 1 Sylvania, Ohio 43560 Telephone: 419/824-0100 Facsimile: 419/824-0112 E-mail: sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com www.sylvaniaadvantage.com

PUBLISHER Sharon Lange NEWS EDITOR Mary Helen Darah CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Tyler Abner, Helena Darah, Mary Helen Darah, Mary Rose Gajewski, Christine Holliday, Mike Jones, Lindsay Smith, Craig Stough, Desiree Thompson, Janis Weber CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS John Crisman, Jennifer Groves, T.J. Irwin, Austin Serna COPY EDITING Sue Dessner, Susan Utterback, Bobbie Ziviski ADVERTISING Mary Helen Darah, Mary Rose Gajewski, Heidi Malak, Shannon Scully, Connie Torrey DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST Layne Torrey GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Elissa Cary, Christine Ziviski TYPIST Larry Hays Views expressed by contributing writers do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or staff.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TOPS Meets on Tuesdays The Ohio Chapter 1961 of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) holds its regular meeting Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6517 Brint Road. Visitors who desire a fun and diverse method to lose weight and keep it off are welcome. International yearly dues are $28; monthly dues are $5.

Aquatic Exercise for Survivors CPW and The Victory Center will offer a new program, 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 of any type of cancer through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo.

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

Cardio Drumming Nutrition Resolutions, 6383 Monroe St., offers free Cardio Drumming, which according to organizers is ‘the most fun you will ever have exercising.’ Classes will begin in January. All fitness levels welcome. Call 419/517-7080 for information

Nutrition Resoultion Holiday Belly Blitz Weight loss challenge and cardio fit camp starts in January. Call for details, 419/517-7080

Sylvania Senior Center Dec./Jan. 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. Mon-Fri; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.05. Make reservation by noon the day before.

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

12/17 Movie Day: 3rd Wednesday, 1:003:00, monthly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly,* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4:15, weekly,* 12/18 Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic: 10:3011:30, monthly Book Review Group: 3rd Thu 2-3:00, monthly 12/19 Timed Euchre: Mon & Fri, 12:302:30, weekly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304:00, $3 at the door 12/22 Quilt Fan-Attics: Mon 9-11:00, weekly 12/23 NO 60+ Nurses Call or check online for Tuesday evening after dinner program 12/24 HOLIDAY/CENTER CLOSED 12/25 HOLIDAY/CENTER CLOSED 12/26 Podiatrist: by appointment only 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304:00, $3 at the door 12/29 Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly 12/30 New Year’s Party: 1:30-3:30, $3 tkt, available Dec 8* 12/31 HOLIDAY/CENTER CLOSED 1/1 HOLIDAY/CENTER CLOSED

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Timed Euchre: Mon & Fri 12:30-2:30, weekly No Line Dancing/Holiday Break 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: Tue 8:3011:30 Art Studio Class: Tue & Fri 9-11:00, weekly* Senior Chorus: Tue 9:45-11:15, weekly Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue, 1-3:00, monthly Call or check online for Tuesday evening after dinner program Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly,* Oil Painting: Wed 1-3:00, weekly Investment Club: 1st Wed, 1:30-2:30, David Patton 1st VP, Merrill Lynch Blood Pressure/Glucose Clinic: 2nd Thu 11-12:30, monthly Writer’s Critique: 2nd & 4th Fri, 1:303:30, monthly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304:00, $3 at the door, 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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• Through Dec. 19 ‘Our Town Recollections’

Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The historical paintings titled ‘Our Town: Recollections of Small Town Life in the 1930s and 1940s,” by Bernadine Puffenberger Stetzel, will be on exhibit in the Wolfe Gallery at Maumee Valley Country Day School, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd. The artist was born and raised in Tiffin.

Her artistic talent was recognized early on, at the age of 12, while attending St. Mary Catholic School. She married Fred Stetzel, a businessman and future mayor of Fremont, where they lived and raised their three children. Stetzel still resides in their 1872 Victorian mansion near the Hayes Presidential Center. For more information, contact LouAnn Glover at lglover@mvcds.org.

Through Dec. 27 Children’s Wonderland, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter 7060 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania Call 419/885-1167 Experience the wonders of Christmas; ride on the Polar Express Train; shop for gifts at the Learning Express store and enjoy cookies from Sautter’s Market. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children and seniors.

• Through Jan. 4, 2015 Frostology Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m.

Come and take part in the slippery science of snow, as Santa’s little elves create works and crafts from paper holiday themed activities.

Regular admission prices apply. Call 419/244-2674 or visit imaginationstationtoledo.org for ticket information.

• Through April 12, 2015 Dinosaurs Unearthed Experience a new reality with an adventure back in time 65 million years ago with ‘Dinosaurs Unearthed,’ at Imagination Station in downtown Toledo. The state-of-the-art and scientifically accurate exhibition features 14 realistic, full-bodied dinosaurs along with interactives, skeletons, fossils, a predator scene and much more. Call 419/244-2674 or visit imaginationstationtoledo.org. for ticket information.

• Dec. 20 Sylvania First’s Live Drive-By Nativity 6-8 p.m.

Five groups from Sylvania First will be presenting a ‘Live Drive-By 21st Century Nativity’ free of charge at 7000 Erie St., across from Plummer Pool. The Sylvania First Live Drive-By Nativity will feature five scenes from the Christmas story: The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38) will be hosted by the Circle of Friends; Traveling from Nazareth to Bethlehem (Luke 2:1-5) will be hosted by the Children’s Group; the Nativity (Luke 2:6-7) will be hosted by the Youth Group; Shepherds and Angels (Luke 2:8-20), will be hosted by the Choir; and The Magi (Matthew 2:1-12) will be hosted by the Men’s Group. Each scene will be told from a 21st century perspective. Christmas music from the newly refurbished Sylvania First carillon will be featured. For information about Sylvania First’s Live Drive-By Nativity, call the church office at 419/882-2205 or visit www.sylvaniafirst.org.

Santa’s Workshop, 9:30 a.m.

Enjoy meeting with Santa in his workshop in Children’s Wonderland. Cost is $9, which includes admission to Wonderland.

Say Something Sweet to Santa, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Choconotes 5665 N. Main St. Call 419/517-4455 Create a secret message on a choconote to leave for Santa on Christmas Eve. Winter Wild-Land at the Zoo Drop off your child, ages 5 to 12, at the Toledo Zoo for a winter adventure while you complete your holiday shopping. Your child will experience exciting exhibit tours, amazing animal visitors, cool crafts and goofy games.

More information is at toledozoo.org/camps.

• Dec. 21 St. Stephen Christmas Music, 8:30 and 11 a.m.

A selection of Christmas music will be presented at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 7800 Erie St. Call 419/885-1551 for more information.

• Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St., will hold a lively, interactive Christmas Eve family service at 5:30 p.m.; a service with traditional lessons and carols at 7:30 and 10 p.m., with pre-service music 15 minutes prior to the services. Nursery childcare is available at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. There will be one service on Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. Call 419/8820048 for more information.

Christmas Service, 4 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Church LCMC, 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake, Mich., will hold a candlelight Christmas service. All are welcome to come and join in praise and worship. For more information call Pastor Ron Winslow at 419/699-2500.

Your go-to event:

• Dec. 29 Winter Wild Artist at the Zoo Create wild art! Using paint, paper, clay and more, make your own art masterpieces and exhibit them with an art show at the end of the day. More information is at toledozoo.org/ camps.

• Dec. 29-Dec. 31 Junior Zookeeper Children ages 11-12 can experience what it takes to be a keeper firsthand as they learn about preparing diets, cleaning enclosures, training behaviors, and making enrichment.

More information is at toledozoo.org/camps.

• Dec. 31 Cool Animals in Cold Places Zoo Camp Children ages 5 to 10 can travel from South Pole to North Pole and discover animals that love to live out in the cold. More information is at toledozoo.org/camps.

• Jan. 6 Beginner Taoist Tai Chi classes, 1-2 p.m.

Taoist Tai Chi Society classes consist of slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation, and strength. Classes held every Tuesday and Friday at the Elks Lodge, 3520 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. 419/537-0131

• Jan. 11 Preschool and Activity Fair, 2-5 p.m.

A Preschool and Activity Fair will be held at McCord Road Christian Church, 4675 N. McCord Rd., sponsored by the Mothers Center of Greater Toledo. Area preschools will have tables. Call Jennifer Wegrzyn, 419/320-6953, if table space is needed.

Walleye Winterfest

njoy 10 days of family-oriented fun as Fifth Third Field, 406 Washington St. in downtown Toledo, is turned into a winter wonderland. The inaugural event will be full of fun, food and activities for all to enjoy. A professional hockey game will be played outside. A Toledo first! Kids, high school, and adult hockey teams will also be playing on the outdoor rink. There will be plenty of open skate time for novices as well. Other planned activities include ice sculpture demonstrations, live music, broomball and curling.

The 10-day festivities will also feature two college games. Adrian College will take on the U.S. National U18 on Dec. 31. The BGSU Falcons will play their first outdoor

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St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 7800 Erie St. Call 419/885-1551 for more information.

collegiate game against Robert Morris on Jan. 3. The puck will drop at noon. Tickets for the college hockey games are $10.

A New Year’s Eve Party is also planned.

Gourmet grazing stations, an open bar, and late night munchies are part of the festivities. Only 300 tickets are available for this New Year’s event being held on Dec. 31.

A Winter Brewfest will be held on Jan. 2.

Guests may sample beer from a selection of over 250 varieties from 50 breweries.

Food, frolicking and fun is to be had at this first-time event sponsored by ProMedica and the Toledo Walleye. For more information and a complete listing of activities, dates and times visit toledowalleye.com.

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Toledo Streets newspaper vendors receive certificates On Friday, Dec. 5, eight vendors of Toledo Streets newspaper received certificates of attendance at the Lourdes University San Damiano Campus Ministry House. The partnership between Lourdes University’s Departments of Education and Social Work and Toledo Streets Newspaper paved the way for these individuals to receive experiencebased computer literacy, resume and job search and interpersonal skills training.

Toledo Streets newspaper is a Toledo-based organization established in 2009 by a volunteer of 1Matters known for this region’s annual Tent City. A certified 501(c)(3) organization in its own right, the goal of Toledo Streets newspaper is to benefit the unhoused and formerly unhoused who are trying to change their lives. These individuals are able to sell the paper at a 75 percent profit to supplement their income and learn to be self-sustaining. As contributors, the vendors have the opportunity to have their voice – their opinions, experiences, and news – read by the local public and raise awareness of the issues facing

the unhoused.

“This project is a great example of Lourdes University’s commitment to serve. The vendors had the opportunity to learn on our campus with our expertise and guidance. We learned so much from each vendor who shared his or her stories and successes with us,” says Associate Professor of Social Work Dr. Joyce Litten, LISW. Dr. Litten was instrumental in the program – introducing the Toledo Streets staff and vendors to Dr. Michael French, director and professor of the Master of Education program.

Lourdes graduate student Liz Fischer developed four distinct training sessions for the vendors towards completion of her capstone and degree. Also playing a vital role in the certificate program was Toledo Streets newspaper Christy Grob, director of vendor management. “The program and partnership empowers our vendors to continue pursuing their goals and gives them a real sense of achievement,” adds Toledo Streets Board Chair Karin Coble.

Ace Teams With Humane Ohio to Provide Pets with Needed Items

Brian Yeager and Laura Hieber of Sylvania Neighborhood Ace Hardware put the finishing touches on the display of pet toys, leashes and water/food bowls that are available for sale at $1 each. Store patrons are encouraged to purchase any one or all three items to donate to Humane Ohio Spay/Neuter Clinic and Pet Food Bank. Customers can also purchase items for their own pets, as well. According to Yeager, the pet items were originally priced at $5.99, but have been discounted to encourage donations to the local organization.

‘Swearing In’ Ceremony ‘Legalizes’ Metroparks Three New Mascots

L-R: Boggs, a leopard frog, Owlberta, a barred owl, and Otis, an oak leaf, were ‘sworn in’ recently by Lucas County Probate Court Judge Jack Puffenberger.

—Photo by Mary Helen Darah

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L-R: Christy Grob, Michael French, Jill Lowry, Craig Heiny, Karin Coble, Joyce Litten, Philip Williams, Liz Fischer and Quinton Thomas, seated, received their certificates Dec. 5.

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Ballet Theatre of Toledo’s ‘Nutcracker’ reaches new heights

BY LINDSAY SMITH Perhaps inspired by its 10th anniversary, Ballet Theatre of Toledo's 2014 production of “The Nutcracker” at The Valentine Theatre succeeded in reaching new heights in staging, technique, costuming and sheer professionalism.

For two hours on a cold Toledo winter's day I could have been on Broadway or London’s West End such was the standard, made even more believable by the wonderful atmosphere of the beautiful and historic Valentine Theatre, surely one of our country's best. Each year the production goes from strength to strength with

L-R: Sally Miscko, Claire Hyder and Kate Smith in the Mirlitons.

constant fine tuning as traditions develop in this young and vibrant company.

BTT's links with the English National Ballet School together with its Artistic Director Nigel Burgoine's international background, have been very beneficial. This year's production was a performance to which many companies would have been proud to associate their name.

Again the BTT company's policy of not diversifying from its central objective of classical ballet, and classical ballet alone, has reaped dividends. Also noticeable is the number of young male members of the cast – something many pre-professional companies would love to emulate.

Yet there was still that wonderful freshness and spontaneity that the smaller children in a cast can bring to a production, together with the dancing of the principals and the company dancers. This standard was set right from Act One with the dancing of young Evan Long as Fritz.

The sharp doll movements in the party scene were technically and convincingly performed by the entire cast. New to this year's production was James Norman as Herr Stahlbaum, who performed the role with great authority and wit, complementing his delightful Frau Stahlbaum, danced by Anne Marie Getz, who kept the stage alive as she celebrated 45 years of dancing in “The Nutcracker.”

Richard Helldobler's interpretation of Herr Drosselmeyer blended mystery and humor together in a very distinguished manner.

The guest artists from Cincinnati Ballet, Sarah Hairston and Zack Grubbs, brought added quality to this production with excellent pas de deux work and graceful ease to all

supported pirouettes and overhead presages.

They looked and appeared completely at home with the BTT cast and its professionalism, which shone through particularly in the corps de ballet unison which reflected the rehearsal practices of BTT and attention to Tchaikovsky's musical score. In the Second Act, Danielle Mosely and Robert Rash displayed rich qualities in controlled partnering and sustained lifts throughout the Arabian Dance. Claire Hyder, as the leading Mirliton, has elevated in technique and artistry and Mary Bento danced the Queen of the Flowers with warmth and sincerity.

Each year there are new touches (all little cameos in themselves) bringing a delightful yet understated humor to that particular scene.

Mention must be made of the orchestra and choir from Masterworks Chorale.

Years of accompanying BTT has brought a simpatico between the orchestra under Maestro Wayne Anthony and dancers, and this year was no exception. The chorale accompaniment by Masterworks also brought that third dimension of vocal sound to the silence of the dance.

For me and many Toledo theater lovers, the Ballet Theatre of Toledo's “Nutcracker” has become a rite and tradition at Christmas – but there is always a freshness and something new about each year’s production and the 2014 edition was no exception!

Lindsay Smith is a former member of the Australian Mission to the UN and as a career diplomat was First Secretary/Consul (Information and Cultural Affairs) in posts in Europe, Scandinavia and the Pacific. He now lives in Toledo with his American-born wife.

Mary Bento as Queen of the Flowers and Corps de Ballet of Waltz of the Flowers.

Photos by Patrick Wolff

New Neighbors League Donates to Toys for Tots

The New Neighbors League Club of Toledo participated in the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. The social and service organization collected toys during its annual holiday tea.

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Lake Park offers holiday gift guide for older adults

BY MARY ROSE GAJEWSKI ProMedica’s Lake Park is offering a free holiday gift guide of unique ideas for the older adults, “Shedding Light on Gift Ideas for Older Adults.” Lake Park is ProMedica’s skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, geared mostly to aiding the elderly.

The purpose for creating such a guide was to eliminate the stress that can occur when searching for that special gift. Many toss around different ideas, but remain stumped as to what to purchase for the person who has nearly everything.

The needs, interests and even desires change over the years, Cheryl LampkowskiSowle, Administrator commented. “An avid reader may not be able to read the small print in books and magazines. Large print and audio books help them to enjoy their hobby once again,” she said. Most books release an audio book version of their hit

seller, which provides another option. Gifts can also be multipurpose. For someone suffering from arthritis, different salves, body lotions, or even massage tools from the local health food store, can be great options.

Taking notice of the individual’s collections can provide ideas or discovering what was once a treasure and having it restored can be of great meaning to the older adult.

However, the most meaningful gift to be given is not one that is purchased. “One of the simplest gifts of all is your time,” Lampkowski-Sowle said. “Plan to attend a movie or play, go out to dinner at a favorite restaurant, or take time to make a scrapbook together.”

For more ideas, ask for “Shedding Light on Gift Ideas for Older Adults,” if visiting Lake Park, 5100 Harroun Rd., Sylvania, or call 419/824-1000 for more details.

‘Showcase Sylvania’ planned for March The 2015 free “Showcase Sylvania” Business Expo will be held March 21, 2015, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Sylvania Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-OShanter, 7060 Sylvania Ave. It will feature representation from over 170 area businesses.

Last year over 4,200 people attended the one-day event. “The Chamber recognized several years ago that it is important to highlight regional businesses and the expo is the perfect venue. It gives all businesses a face in the community, is an effective use of advertising and allows one-on-one interaction with residents and other businesses,” said Chamber Membership and Development Manager Laura Glover.

The Lowe’s Home Improvement Zone will provide home and outdoor ideas for all spring projects. Lowe’s professionals will also be on hand offering advice and how-to tips.

The ProMedica Health Pavilion will offer free blood glucose screenings, BMI and body fat screenings, blood pressure screenings, cholesterol and bone density screenings.

There will be important informative booths about cancer, strokes, surgical services, rehab, home health care and more from ProMedica Flower Hospital.

The Taste of Sylvania is also a part of “Showcase Sylvania.” Local restaurants will

offer fresh ideas for entertaining, dinner and healthy alternatives meals.

Part of the fun at the expo is the giveaways and great interactive games that many of the vendors bring. This year the expo again has designed a children’s area featuring several local childcare centers and organizations.

Entertainment will include local and regional groups.

Free parking for the expo is on-site at Tam-O-Shanter as well as at Olander Park, Southview High School and Boulevard Church of Christ.

The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce produces “Showcase Sylvania” Expo with cooperation from businesses. Executive Sponsors are Lowe’s, The Pinnacle/Central Park West Event Facility, Genoa Bank, Heartland at ProMedica, The Flower Hospital, The Blade and Lourdes University.

Gold sponsors are Kingston-Sylvania, Walker Funeral Home, Recycle Waste Services, Vin Devers Autohaus, VZN Group and Sylvania Advantage.

Showcase Sylvania is a free family-friendly event that highlights local business offering something for everyone. The expo is always a sell-out, with a waiting list, and only 35 booths remain so interested businesses should call the Sylvania Chamber at 419/882-2135 or visit sylvaniachamber.org.

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Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation Gives Report to Community

Current CIC president Jeff Langenderfer of Fifth Third Bank, introduced incoming president Erika Buri, executive director of The Olander Park System at the annual meeting held on Dec. 3.

School Superintendent Brad Rieger and Sylvania Chamber Executive Director Pat Nowak talk with Rob Solt at the CIC annual meeting held at the Memphis Pearl.

Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough and Sylvania Economic Development Director Bill Sanford spent a few minutes together at the event.

Sylvania Township Trustee President John Jennewine talks with Sylvania City Councilwoman Sandy Husman before the annual meeting began.

Sylvania Township Trustee John Crandall talks with John Healey of Danberry Commercial during the networking time.

Sylvania Township Administrator John Zeitler and Neal Mahoney share a table during the annual meeting.

Sylvania Recreation Operations Manager Mike McMahon and former CIC President Steve Leamy of Signature Bank share stories before the meeting.

Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber opened the annual meeting with a cry to welcome guests.

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‘Cookie Drop’ brings holiday cheer Leadership Toledo announced that again this year, high school student leaders from throughout the Toledo region are joining together to plan a huge service project . . .

“The Cookie Drop!” The concept is simple – inspire friends and classmates to bake and deliver holiday cookies to those who might otherwise be overlooked during the holidays. The organization of this project is again being done completely by high school students and coordinated by Leadership Toledo’s Students In Action Regional Advisory Board (RAB). In 2013, the idea, undertaken by seven schools, resulted in the delivery of over 5,000 homemade cookies to sites including the 180th Fighter Wing, Hospice of NW Ohio, senior centers, police/fire stations, and food pantries.

Currently, there are 17 high schools that have committed to the Cookie Drop and that number grows daily.

Student leaders have organized Students In Action’s 39 high schools into four regions.

By doing so, leaders from specific schools are working together to make manageable what might otherwise seem overwhelming. In the north region, it was decided to bake cookies for Food for Thought. Any others will be distributed wherever students at each school prefer. Some students want to give them to teachers at their school. . . others suggested delivering to fire fighters, police stations, senior centers.

In the south region, the primary recipient will be Hospice of NW Ohio while the west region choose the 180th Fighter Wing. The east region selected the East Toledo Family Center. The choice of all other locations is up to each school. Efforts to engage “nonbaking students” in the project include the creation of cards and notes to identify who has donated the cookies and to bring holiday cheer to all.

According to David Schlaudecker, executive director of Leadership Toledo, “Our Students In Action initiative has a presence at 100% of the high schools in the Toledo region. We encouraged and support the Cookie Drop as both an extension of our leadership training and to challenge these young leaders to use their skills to organize community service initiatives in their individual schools. By working together, they can offer peer-to-peer support, accomplish their goals, and serve those often overlooked during the holidays. No question, everyone will have a good time creating and receiving the cookies. Good will be done and memories will be made –important elements of serving others.”

For additional information about the Cookie Drop or to talk to student organizers, contact Kristina White, director of community impact, at 419/290-5027.

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ProMedica Foundation Board Members and Donors Thanked at Holiday Party

L-R: Dr. Neeraj Kanwal, president, ProMedica Flower Hospital, Janice Harroun-Scovic, Barbara Baumgartner, president of the ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary, Brian Hazel Bahrs and Beth Carr attended a celebration honoring the donors that contributed to the Private Room campaign. The ProMedica Flower Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees hosted the event held at ProMedica Flower Hospital. The ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary was honored with a plaque at the conference center entrance. The Auxiliary endowed the hospital with $300,000 for the project.

Barbara and Randy Oostra, CEO and president of ProMedica, thanked board members and donors at the party.

Barbara Baumgartner and Christi Velker Rotterdam attended the event where guests were encouraged to bring gloves and mittens to be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Ohio.

Beth and Dan Carr mingled with guests and partook in the evening of food and fun.

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ProMedica Flower Hospital Auxiliary Celebrates the Holidays

L-R: Visions in white, Maria Darah and Mona Shouser looked fashionable in clothes from Sophie's Sister and Sophia Lustig.

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A Nun’s Life expands; relocates to Liberty Square What started as “A Nun’s Life,” a simple blog by Sr. Maxine Kollasch and Sr. Julie Vieira, IHM, in 2006, has grown to an expansive ministry prompting need for larger space. They recently leased a 1,400square-foot office suite in the Liberty Square office complex, 4159 HollandSylvania Rd. John Healey of The Danberry Commercial Realtors, negotiated the lease with Bobbie Ziviski, Liberty Square property manager. Healey is the exclusive listing agent for the property. Sr. Maxine and Sr. Julie had first opened offices in Sylvania in 2011 having moved from Chicago.

“With the growth of the ministry, we faced a need for more space,” Sr. Maxine stated. “John was wonderful to work with and was very helpful. When he showed us the space at Liberty Square, we knew this was right for us. This building has so many amenities that are important to us And, the trees are wonderful and the setting could not be better. In addition, the property manager, Bobbie, was a significant factor in our locating here. She is a hands-on manager and very responsive. She also is certainly oriented to helping her tenants with growing their organizations or their businesses” Sr. Maxine and Sr. Julie agreed. The new office suite has four offices, a conference room and a room for a podcasting studio.

Sr. Maxine and Sr. Julie produce live-streaming podcasts that they launched in 2009.

The podcasts are transmitted around the world via the internet.

The two nuns are members of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a Roman Catholic religious community in Monroe, Mich. Both being professional writers, the two had become friends during their formation in Monroe. They shared concerns and were dismayed by the amount of misinformation surrounding their chosen lifestyle, one they both loved deeply. In looking for a way to dispel some of the myths and stereotypes associated with nuns, they turned to the Internet. “We started the blog, ‘A Nun’s Life,’ to provide accurate information about religious life and to let people know what it is like to be a nun” Sr. Julie reported.

“We were blogging in our spare time,” remembered Sr. Maxine, who was pursuing her degree in theology at Catholic Theological Union in the Chicago suburb of Hyde Park. Meanwhile, Sr. Julie was working at a Catholic publishing company in another part of Chicago. “We really didn’t expect anyone other than our mothers to log on so we were very surprised with the positive response we began receiving from people around the world,” she chuckled.

In a short two years, the growth of visitors to the blog continued to amaze Srs. Maxine and Julie. And, as interest in the blog grew, so did topics. “We explored subjects such as spirituality, vocations, commitment, prayer and discernment. We discussed ways that people could apply religious life traditions in their everyday life. We also talk about various issues in an effort to raise awareness of social concerns,” Sr. Maxine said.

“We began to see ‘A Nun’s Life’ becoming our full-time ministry,” Sr. Julie added.”

Soon others in their community saw the value in their work as the number of online participants continued to grow. Sr. Maxine and Sr. Julie found themselves spending more and more time enhancing their communicating tools. “We became a 501(C)(3) nonprofit and we expanded our presence online. In doing so, we learned about all kinds of social media,” Sr. Julie recalled. “We listen to our visitors, whom we consider our online community, and explore their sug-

gestions. We learned how to tweet, use Facebook and YouTube and to use our newly gained technical knowledge to foster community and communication. We have found these social medial tools to be a powerful way to reach out and be helpful to others.”

One of the distinctive features of the ministry is online conversation that fosters authentic relationship. “Our listeners can interact with one another and with us in real time using the chat room during the live broadcast. Great discussions occur online with men and women from every walk of life,” Sr. the two launched a nightly podcast, Monday through Fridays at 7 p.m. “Our listeners can interact with one another and with us in real time using the chat room during the live broadcast. Great discussions occur online with men and women from every walk of life,” Sr. Julie reported. She noted that staff members of public radio along with many other professionals helped her and Sr. Maxine build the studio they use for the live streaming podcasts.

“Praying with the Sisters” broadcast weekly, offers an opportunity to reflect on the Scripture of the day and share prayer requests. “Ask Sister” is broadcast on Thursday and encourages listeners’ questions about God, faith and religious life. A variety of guest sisters join Sr. Maxine and Sr. Julie in the studio or in the chat room.

“In Good Faith” is a live, interview-style program aired once a month featuring internationally known scholars and others who share their experiences of living faith in everyday life.

The chat room has become a meeting place where visitors to “A Nun’s Life” gather for live conversation on a variety of topics.

The newest offering is “Discernment Chat,” which is a chat room facilitated by Jane Aseltyne, for those who are exploring how God is calling them. Sr. Maxine and Sr. Julie are also serving as consultants, training other religious communities and nonprofits to communicate their message online.

“We have people of all faiths who join us on a search for God,” Sr. Maxine offered.

“We see how willing people are to help each other and it is most gratifying.”

L-R: John Healey of the Danberry Commercial Real Estate Co., Sr. Maxine Kollasch , Sr. Julie Vieira, IHM and Jane Aseltyne, and Liberty Square Property Manager Bobbie Ziviski recently negotiated a lease for an office suite in the Liberty Square office complex.

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According to Bollin, the demand for tutoring has drastically evolved due to a myriad of reasons including the adoption of new technologies, rising student enrollments, intense competition among students, inability of standard education systems to address the unique needs of each student, lack of teaching staff at schools, and outdated school infrastructural facilities.

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Throughout the process, parents will receive ongoing communication and support from Tutor Doctor. Earlier this year, Tutor Doctor rolled out a new program called “X-Skills,” an academic game plan that works with students individually to help them develop strong organizational, planning and goal setting skills.

Together with the one-to-one tutoring model, local students are able to build both the confidence and study skills necessary to succeed in school and in life.

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grams that are specifically designed to fit the needs of each individual. One-to-one tutoring ensures that each student is being given the utmost attention and tools for success. It also provides our tutors the satisfaction of seeing their students’ progress. We can’t wait to start helping students reach their full potential,” Bollin stated.

In addition to providing school-age students with tutoring in various subjects, many families also hire Tutor Doctor to help students get ahead and prepare for more advanced challenges, such as honors classes that could help them get into a preferred college or university.

Tutor Doctor has also proven valuable for the rapidly growing home-schooled population, as well as for seniors wanting to learn technology skills.

About Tutor Doctor Tutor Doctor was founded in 2000 as an alternative to the “one-to-many” teaching model most extra-curricular learning centers offer by providing a personalized one-to-one, in-home tutoring service to students. The company quickly grew and in 2003 turned to franchising as a way of expanding the company’s impact and meeting the vast market demand. Now with offices internationally in Canada, the United States, Latin America, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Africa and Australia, the Tutor Doctor vision is becoming a reality as the lives of students and their families are being positively impacted throughout the world. With over 400 franchised territories worldwide, Tutor Doctor was listed by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the fastest growing franchise brands.

Chamber Leadership Changes; Members Entertained

Alan Sattler, left, ProMedica CFO and 2014 Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce chairman, relinquished the gavel to incoming chairman Jeff Stansley, right, of Stansley Industries.

Southview’s orchestra performed under the direction of Alison Knowles.

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The Hires Dental Care office expands To meet the demands of his growing practice, Dr. J. Eric Hires is expanding his dental office at 3951 W. Sylvania Ave. Bob Scott of Brookside Construction is the general contractor for the addition, which will add four operatories and a second bathroom for patient convenience.

“We were able to add on to our existing space and rearranged it as a result,” Hires noted. The new addition also has a full basement that includes a staff lunch room as well as some great training space.

“We are all excited about the renovations and the impact it will have on our daily activities, but we are even more excited to be sharing these changes with our patients,” Dr. Hires said.

“For more than 40 years, we have been committed to providing the finest dental care experience for children and adults in an

atmosphere that feels as close to home as possible, ” Hires stated. “The new space will be an enhancement to our office.”

The Hires Dental Care’s growing practice now includes the professional team of associate dentists Lauren Czerniak, T. Ryan Phipps and Nithya Nagaraj, as well as six experienced hygienists, seven dental and hygiene assistants, and nine practice management staff.

Hires Dental Care offers a wide range of services for both children and adults, including general dentistry, family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and sedation dentistry in addition to restorative needs, custom dentures and partials, dental implants, and TMJ treatment for head and neck pain. Patients can call to schedule appointments from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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BY MARY HELEN DARAH The AdVantage was able to get the kinetic Sylvania mother of two and assistant executive director for the national organization “Mommentum” to chat about being a mother in Sylvania, her constant balancing act and goals for the new year ahead.

How did you end up in Sylvania?

“I am originally from Mansfield, Ohio. I attended the University of Toledo where I met my future husband Adam Fineske. Adam was from the south end of Toledo and was determined to stay in the area. Adam hoped to teach in the center city but Toledo Public Schools had a hiring freeze and instead, he was hired to teach in the Sylvania schools. Our first home was in the old part of Sylvania by Erie Street.

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the downtown area, library, pool and the parades. We moved out beyond Pacesetter Park about six years ago but we still have access to all that is great in Sylvania.

How did you move from graphic designer and school volunteer to working for a national mother’s organization?

I started volunteering for the Highland Elementary Parent Organization and then became the Highland rep for the Sylvania Schools' district-wide Parent Organization (where currently I am president). Right now, I am a Northview preschool, McCord, and Highland parent. I am working at trying to set personal and professional limits—however it can be challenging. I love being a mother, but the path that had worked for my mom wasn’t working in my life to keep me

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A Mom with Mom-mentum happy. I have found that a happy mom makes for happier kids and a happier marriage. I was home for the first eight years with my kids and during that time got involved with the Mother’s Center of Greater Toledo as a volunteered. My involvement proved to be a great way to meet other parents. Getting involved with the local Mothers' Centers' eventually led me to the national organization (Mom-mentum)— ultimately igniting my changed career path.

My background is in advertising, graphic design, communications and marketing through the University College at UT. I also graduated with a concentration in music. I was driven toward creative work, which led me into graphic design. I loved it, but my perfectionistic tendencies made it hard to juggle my 80-hour work week with family life, so I explored other options. I began freelancing and taught at Owens Community College as an adjunct graphic design instructor. Eventually I learned of an opening at the national level of Mom-mentum. I accepted the position and I am thrilled to use my creative side while supporting women and mothers personally, professionally and through public policy. We [Mom-mentum] support all mothers — focusing on the idea that if you support the mother first, you are going a long way towards supporting children and families.

Do you have any advice for other busy moms?

Prioritize and find an environment that you feel comfortable leaving your children in. My family is my number one priority. . I took on a new, larger work role this past September and I

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What does the year ahead hold for the mom with momentum?

My confidence and need to continually try something new have grown at the same rate as my children. I've gotten more involved in the Sylvania community through Sylvania Schools Parent Organization, which helps to educate parents about issues in our district that are greater than just one school. I've started to do things that feel uncomfortable and “out of the box” for me. For example, a couple years ago Mom-mentum put me in charge of a small conference. They flew me to New York and I traveled alone for the first time since college. I got through it and thought... I can do that again! Later, I was chosen as the Ohio rep and flown to Washington DC to participate in Parenting Magazine's “Mom’s Congress.” I also became involved in the Sylvania Area CIC, an organization that gets businesses more vested in Sylvania. I remember walking into my first CIC meeting and Pat Nowak of the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce, was the only other women in the room at the meeting, which was a bit intimidating. My new motto is “Do scary stuff”—for the scariest moments tend to be the ones that make you grow the most.

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BY HELENA DARAH Healthy Helena usually deals with diet and nutrition, but another unfortunate death of a former Sylvania student urged me to address drug use. There has been a rise in the use of heroin in the Sylvania/Toledo area in the past couple of years. I personally have known three people from my Sylvania high school who have passed away from overdoses and it sickens me because all three of these people were great individuals.

These former Sylvania students came from loving families. They surrounded themselves with good friends, activities and were kind to others. They grew up in a safe environment, received excellent educations, had goals and dreams, yet they left behind grieving friends and family who loved them dearly.

I urge everyone to refrain from experimenting and using harmful drugs. Drugs can change even the nicest, most caring individuals into addicts that will do anything to get their next fix. Drugs break families, relationships and friendships apart and take lives leaving loved ones mourning and questioning “why?”

My philosophy is, “why start in the first place?” Drugs are not your friends. Drugs will not be there for you when you are down.

Drugs can make you feel good for a short while, but then will break you down and will never, never bring you back up. Drugs don’t check in to see how you’re doing and drugs don’t love you. Drugs don’t create priceless memories that will last a lifetime. Replace drugs with people. People are the ones who lift you up, care for you and provide you with all of the above. Every time you use, you alienate yourself further and further from them.

So, why start? The second you begin heroin use you are officially an addict. If you are lucky, when you start using, you will get the help you need and get on your road to rehab and recovery, but will still feel an urge to use every day. Using drugs could make you become someone you don’t know. You will steal, cheat, lie, do anything you can to get another fix. You will break apart friendships, you will break your family’s heart and ruin any chance of a healthy relationship. The worse possible outcome in using is death.

You will leave loved ones behind, grieving and infuriated that a drug took your precious life. You are worth more than drugs.

I am 23-years-old and have never been tempted to try heroin. I go out with my friends, involve myself in activities, stay busy and keep high on life. I refrain from drugs to be a better person, to be there for my friends, family and community. Like I previously stated, drugs will make you feel good for a short period of time, but then will sink you into a hole so deep that it is nearly impossible to climb back out.

My heart aches every time I hear of another preventable loss of a person that I’ve known from Sylvania. I think we are so blessed to have such a close-knit community in Sylvania and it sickens me that so many people near my own age have lost their lives while surrounded by such loving friends and families. I wanted to write this article as a tribute to them. I think that if they could all speak for themselves today, that they would urge you to never, ever use.

You have ONE life. Why waste it feeling lonely, depressed and isolated? Why put your family and friends in such despair and frustration? There is help available. Believe it or not, people do love you. Do not lose a life full of potential to drugs.

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owner of Beautiful Blooms by Jen. She certainly has the right to break a few rules considering her background in the agricultural world. “I had a class in horticulture at Southview during my sophomore year in high school and fell in love with the field,” says Linehan. “I received a full ride to the Ohio State University but there was not a major in floral design so I majored in agriculture education.” She taught horticulture at Sylvania High School and Toledo Public Schools while she prepared to open her shop.

She also had a floral home-based business while teaching. “In 2008 we went from 12 to 24 to 56 weddings out of my home while teaching full time. We bought the shop last year and I quit teaching to focus on our

store,” says Linehan.

It is apparent when you spend time in her presence that she loves the business of flowers. “Flowers make everyone happy. My favorite part of my job is showing the bride her bridal bouquet. However, even funerals are special because you are celebrating someone’s life,” says Linehan.

People tend to know Beautiful Blooms by Jen for their wedding and phone order flowers. I was surprised to learn during my time at the store that they also offer a gourmet food line and unique gift items. It was also fun to see the affordable and fun baby items.

“Downtown Sylvania does not have a baby boutique but you can drop in and find many choices,” says Linehan.

Linehan feels her biggest struggle is to get people to walk a half block over to Summit St. “If you are out for a day of shopping,” says Linehan, “why not walk a block over here?

We are open year round and always have arrangements in the cooler. It’s easy to grab something at the grocery, but we make it just as easy, your arrangement will last three times longer, and you will receive excellent customer service.”

Another thing that is blatantly obvious is that Linehan is due to deliver a child on Dec. 22. “We will still be open,” she says. “We have an excellent staff to assist you.” Once things settle down, she is looking to expand in the future. “We are busting at the seams. We love Sylvania but we do not fit into this little house anymore with eight employees,” says Linehan.

I asked her advice on ordering flowers after my tip from my horticultural friend down in Columbus, “thrill, fill, and spill” fell a bit short while left on my own to design a piece. “We do everything from the traditional to the modern. We do it all,” says Linehan.

The best thing to do is let the designer be creative. “There is a ‘Deal of the Day, Designers Choice’ on our website. That is where you get the cool stuff when designers are boxed in and of course, break a few rules.”

Beautiful Blooms by Jen is located at 5646 Summit St. in Sylvania. For information or to order floral creations, call 419/517-8821 or visitbeautifulbloomstoledo.com.

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Mayor Craig Stough talks with City Councilwoman Sandy Husman and Bruce Groves about the annual event. —Photos by Jennifer Groves

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Sylvania residents Margie, Baron, Emmaline, Joshua, Chris and Amy Black enjoyed seeing all of the displays and the opening night party for Children’s Wonderland.

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Section B Local Veterans Honored With Wreaths Across America

L-R: Msgr. Dennis Metzger, Pastor, St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sylvania, Mel Harbaugh, location coordinator for NWO Wreaths Across America, Connie Walker, committee member for NWO Wreaths Across America and Lt. Col. Frank Dailey, Ohio National Guard, honored veterans with memorial wreaths on Dec. 13 at Toledo Memorial Park.

L-R: SSG Adam Edwards and SSG Neftaly Hernandez represented the United States Army at the memorial ceremony.

Members of the Commodore Perry Division of the United States Naval Sea Cadets Corps presented the colors.

L-R: A1C Jay-Jay Merrit, SRA Joshua Miller, A1C Macie Copic, SSGT Todd Copic II, MSGT Todd Copic Sr., and SSGT Marc Robertson served in the United States Air Force, the 2014 honored military branch of service, at the event.

Dakota Bridge sang the National Anthem at the start of the ceremony.

L-R: Jeff Clegg, Toledo Memorial Park, and Mel Harbaugh asked for a moment of silence to honor fallen veterans.

Ohio Army National Guard member Jeff Worthen played Taps at the conclusion of the event.

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Thomas Ziegler couldn't wait to begin searching for holiday gifts with Lt. Aaron Frye. Meijer gave each child $200 to shop for gifts as well as the fixings for a Christmas dinner for their families.

Sydney Walkin was assisted by Sylvania Township Officer Bill Tollison.

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Ability Center Christmas Party is Joyous Affair

Claire Browning welcomed Angelita Jackson and her children Dyonte and Aniya, along with Corday and Davaude Felder, to the annual Auxiliary to the Ability Center’s Christmas party on Dec. 6.

Auxiliary Christmas party committee members include Ellen Bradley, Linda Veranese, Greta Szabo, Lynette Natler, Claire Browning, Barbara Stewart, Chairwoman Jan Merki and Alice Schorling.

Bicycle Winner Passes Gift On Brooklyn Frank, age 5, was with Brean Wales, age 11, when Santa and Mrs. Claus drew Brean’s ticket to win the girl’s bicycle donated by the Sylvania Moose Lodge 579 during Holiday Happenings on Dec. 6. While Brean was happy to hold the winning number, she realized she really didn’t need a new bicycle and this one was actually too small for her. She knew that her good friend Kylie’s sister, Brooklyn, had never had a new bike and thought what a good gift this would be. Brooklyn was thrilled. ‘I love my new bike!’ she exclaimed.

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Students Bake and Decorate Holiday Cookies

You cannot celebrate Christmas without some cookies, and the Youth Group at Christ the King School made certain that residents at the Cherry Street Mission had plenty of goodies. The 50 members of the group baked and decorated over 500 cookies and delivered them in special boxes with a Bible verse on top.

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Section C Santa and Mrs. Claus Arrive in Sylvania at Holiday Happenings

Sylvania Moose Dick Schuller gave a boy’s bike raffle ticket to Nolan DuBois who was hoping to win the bike donated by Sylvania Moose Lodge 579.

Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough and Santa congratulated Brean Wales, center, who won the girl's bike.

Santa and Mrs. Claus along with Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough congratulated James Quinn who won the boy’s bike.

Sylvania Moose Lodge member Kaye Schuller made sure that Logan and Alexis Shuster who were with their dad, Jerrad, had tickets for the bike raffle.

Rob Solt and Clyde Englehardt served hot chocolate in the Carriage House.

Jacquie Olender, of Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles, her daughter Eryn, son-in-law Joe and grandchildren Read and Harrison went to visit Santa.

Sylvania Moose Lodge member Bob Whalen gave raffle tickets to Aida and Cyril Lehto who were hoping to win new bikes.

Brenda Whalen gave Ben Monroe who was with his dad, Kyle, a ticket for a chance to win a new bike.

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HOLIDAYINSPIRATIONS

Mayberry Hosts Candy Cane Walk

Fernando Camargo and his sons Luca and Liam observe life in the early day schools in the Old Schoolhouse.

Shannon Solt and Norma Englehardt kept the cookie table full for boys and girls in the Carriage House.

Holiday Happenings is a Hit!

Claire Achen was one of several volunteers in the barn who helped Layla Esmond string popcorn and cranberries while her grandmother Estell looked on.

Sarah Driftmyer and her niece, Grace Miller, learned about the log cabin from volunteer Karen Kuebbeler.

Nic Linares offered his niece Lelah and nephew Logan a candy cane from his law office

Jacob Underwood had a chance meeting with Santa Claus and was welcomed by Jennifer Haley of The Next Sweet Thing Bakery.

Kelly and Richard Ruth of Spud Budley’s welcomed guests who participated in the Mayberry Candy Cane walk on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Felicia Doyle of Friends of the Family was happy with the turnout for the walk.

Krista Beeler and Libby Morse of Pampered Paws signed cards and gave out candy canes during the event.

Katie Dorsey and Jennifer Barnes welcomed guests to Nautica Coffee.

Josh Poore of Verizon was ready with a bowl of candy for visitors. People who stopped by all stores were eligible for a drawing for a flat screen television.

Gary and Beth Anne Varney and their grandson, Ahmad Ghamlouche, got their card signed by Mike Calendra of Frameworks.

Santa, St. Francis, Animals at Lourdes

Sr. Rosine Sobczak greets Jamie, Tatiana, Trinity and Tyler Gamble at the Santa, St. Francis and the Animals event held Dec. 13 at the Ebeid Center.

Volunteer Janelle Meyer holds the bunny for Phineaus Gance and his mother, Alicia, to see.

Katrina Smith and her children Dimarco and Dimar make Christmas decorations with help from Ryan Cramer.

Bradley and Monica Walker were greeted by Frankie as they signed in with LouAnn Fletcher for the event sponsored by S.A.V.E.

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Bethany Huston. L.D.O. offered an over-sized candy cane to one of the Candy Cane Walk participants.

Miriam Simon and Don Collins, broker/manager of New Vision Real Estate, welcomed guests to their office.

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NV Hockey has new look

BY TYLER ABNER Northview hockey has a new look for the 2014 season and it may come as a pleasant surprise to some.

The Wildcats have added afemale freshman wing player by the name of Maizy Crandall.

Crandall not only gets to play on a team in a sport that is predominantly male, but gets a chance to make an impact on one of the best high school hockey teams in the state. “Maizy is great to have on our team,” Northview coach Michael Jones said. “She comes from a long line of hockey players and has been a lot of fun to work with.” Crandall may not be taken seriously by members of opposing hockey teams, but she really understands the game of hockey and knows her position very well.

“Her hockey IQ is phenomenal,” Smith said. “There are even moments at practice that she helps some of the veteran males with certain things.”

What did come as a surprise to members of the Wildcats’ hockey team is Crandall’s aggressive play. Many females in a physical sport like to stick to more of a finesse style of play, but not Crandall. She will get right in the faces of her male teammates during practice and does not shy away from a situation in which she may get checked into the boards. Aside from her style of play that impresses Smith, the way the team has welcomed her makes him happy to see as a coach.

“The team absolutely loves her,” Smith said.

“They don’t treat her as a girl—they treat her as anyone else on the team. She has also earned this respect by her work ethic.”

Crandall’s work ethic is second to none and her motor never stops moving. Northview is

Maizy Crandall –Photo by John Crisman of AssetWare, Inc.

not the type of a team that anyone can play for. The Wildcats hold tryouts every season and Crandall didn’t just make the team because she showed up to a practi; she made it because of her skill set, hard work and passing tryouts. She will look to make a big splash this season and hopes to get major playing time throughout the season.

Marathon backs LPGA’s Stacy Lewis Marathon Petroleum Corporation announced that it has signed an agreement for a long-term renewal of its sponsorship of LPGA player Stacy Lewis, who is coming off of a highly successful 2014 season. Lewis was recognized with the LPGA’s three most prestigious honors: Rolex Player of the Year, Vare Trophy and the LPGA Official Money List title.

She is the first American to take home all three awards in the same season since Betsy King in 1993. MPC signed its first sponsorship agreement with Lewis in 2012.

“As a company, Marathon Petroleum is proud to partner with positive role models that align with our values,” said MPC Senior Vice President of Marketing Tom Kelley. “Stacy is hard working and fiercely competitive, while also being a very caring person. We are excited to continue our relationship with her.”

Additionally, MPC announced it would donate $10,000 to the nonprofit Golf Fore

Africa in honor of Lewis’ accomplishments.

“We’re pleased to present this donation in recognition of all Stacy has accomplished throughout the season,” said Kelley. “Her undisputed talent and drive to succeed are sources of inspiration for many. We’re happy to support Golf Fore Africa to celebrate Stacy as a player and as a role model.”

Golf Fore Africa Inc., was founded by LPGA Hall of Fame Golfer Betsy King. Golf Fore Africa is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing hope and support to children in Africa that have been orphaned or made vulnerable by the AIDS pandemic. The organization provides education, medical care and assistance, training on HIV/AIDS prevention and community support. This includes the funding of a wide range of projects that offer hope for a better life by providing access to medical treatment, education, agriculture assistance and clean water resources.

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TYLER ABNER THE ABNER ANALYSIS Defending champions try to get back on track The defending hockey state champion, Northview, is off to a bumpy start after tying Villanova 3-3 on Nov. 28, defeating Blythe 3-1 on Nov. 29, falling 5-0 to St. Francis on Nov. 29, tying Gilmour 1-1 on Nov. 30 and losing 4-1 to St. John’s on Dec. 6. The Wildcats had more than a handful of their players suspended to start this season for not conducting themselves in a proper manner outside of hockey.

“No one person is bigger than this team,” Northview coach Michael Jones said. “We want to send a message that if you don’t follow simple rules you won’t be able to play. I knew the beginning of this year would be tough, but we’re getting better.”

Senior Ian Clement is leading the way for the Wildcats with two goals, one assist and tied for a team-high three points. Sophomore Zach Doner also has three points, totaling one goal and two assists. Juniors Alex Syring and Reed Kross are both tied for second on the team with two points. Each player has one goal and one assist on the season thus far.

“We’re just trying to learn from these games and get better,” Jones said. “We have been doing a lot of things right, but it hasn’t shown up on the scoreboard yet.”

Northview’s goalies, senior Preston Due and junior Jared Wulf, have very strong stats and have done their best to help the Wildcats win.

Due has 94 saves and six goals against, saving 94% of the shots headed his way. Wulf has 82 saves and has given up eight goals, saving 91% of the shots against him.

Southview boys basketball The Southview boys’ basketball team is off to a strong start as it defeated Whitmer 66-47 on Dec. 6, Perrysburg 60-47 on Dec. 9 and Bowling Green 75-49 on Dec. 11. The Cougars are coming off an excellent 16-7 record last season and look to be even better this year. Coach Bruce Smith had an emotional game against the Panthers, Smith’s previous school. After defeating Whitmer handedly, it’s hard to not wonder if the Panthers miss their old coach.

“Every time I play them it’s tough for me,” Smith said. “It was easier this time than last year because they came to us this year. Last season we had to go to them and that was pretty tough for me.” Smith has completely revamped Southview. The Cougars, though it’s early, already look to be one of the best teams in the Toledo area.

Senior Jeremiah Roberts has led the way in the first two games, totaling 22 points per game and 5.5 rebounds per game. Senior Ben Casanova has helped to develop a nice duo with Roberts, as he has averaged 19.5 points per game and 10 rebounds per game. “We worked really hard in the offseason and it looks to be paying off,” Smith said.

Southview already has sole possession of first place in the NLL and is currently the only team in the league that does not have a loss.

Northview’s frustration The Northview boys’ basketball team won one out of its first three games after falling 5550 to Rossford on Dec. 5, losing 63-54 against Napoleon on Dec. 9 and defeating Maumee 54-35 on Dec. 11. The Wildcats fought hard in their first two contests against the Bulldogs and the Wildcats, but had a lot of trouble trying to sink their shots. “We just aren’t shooting the ball well and have to fix that,” Northview coach Terry Shadle said.

Junior shooting guard Aerin West has developed himself into the main scoring threat for the Wildcats. He is averaging 19.5 points per game in his first two contests and has shown he is not afraid to shoot the ball, taking a teamhigh 16 shots against Napoleon. Sophomore shooting guard Matt Bishop is second on the team, averaging 10 points per contest and

sophomore small forward Logan Jessing is averaging 7 points per game to place third on the team in scoring. What sets West apart from the rest of the team is his ability to draw shooting fouls. In his first two games he has taken 15 free throws, making a team-high nine free throws during those contests.

In its game against the Panthers, Northview seemed to let out built-up frustration it accumulated during the first two contests of the season. The Wildcats held a 22-18 lead headed into halftime before erupting in the second half and outscoring Maumee 32-17.

Shadle will be looking for his team to build momentum after the team’s blowout win.

Young Cougars off to tough start Coach Time Nottke’s Southview girls’ basketball team is off to a rough start after falling 69-37 to Central Catholic on Nov. 29, 60-46 to Springfield on Dec. and against Anthony Wayne 50-47 on Dec. 5. The Cougars have a very young team and found themselves up against an Irish team that is predicted to be one of the top teams in the Toledo area this season.

Central’s veteran leadership became too much for Southview to overcome.

“Central is a very tough opponent,” Nottke said. “We knew we would have our hands full, but I thought the girls competed well throughout the game.”

The Blue Devils are off to a fast start this season and look to be the team to beat in the NLL at the moment. The Cougars were able to keep the game at hands reach until the fourth quarter when they ran out of steam.

After losing its first game in League play, Southview started its contest against the Generals very competitively. The Cougars kept their competitive play up throughout the contest, but ultimately fell short to Anthony Wayne.

This was not the start Nottke had hoped for, but Southview did show promise of getting better in its game against the Generals. Senior Emily Westphal has been a major bright spot for the Cougars. She has averaged 17.3 points per game, 10.67 rebounds per game, 2.67 blocks per game and two steals a game. The other players on the team are beginning to take steps towards helping Westphal, so she does not have to carry so much of the team’s weight.

Northview off to blazing start After a successful 2013 season, Northview girls’ basketball coach Brittaney Cymbolin and company are off to a quick 4-0 start after defeating Whitmer 56-44 on Nov. 28, Perrysburg 54-34 on Dec. 2, Bowling Green 66-45 on Dec. 5 and Napoleon 71-26 on Dec. 12.

The Wildcats’ big three made up of three seniors by the names of Kendall Jessing, Maddie Cole and Kendall McCoy have picked up right where they left off last season.

Through the four contests, McCoy has a teamhigh 17.67 points per game, 10.6 rebounds per game and 4.3 steals per game to lead Northview in all three categories. Jessing has averaged 11.67 points per game, 6.67 rebounds per game and two steals per game during the first four games. Cole is averaging nine points per game, 6.67 rebounds per game and 1.3 assists per game.

Aside from the big three, another player on the Wildcats roster has picked up her offensive game this season, making things very difficult for her opponents. Senior point guard Maddie Fries is averaging 8.67 points per game this year. She is already doubling her points per game just a season ago. Her shooting has picked up this season as well—as she is currently holds a 72.76% field goal shooting percentage.

Northview looks like one of the most dangerous teams in the NLL and in the area. It had a very successful season last year, but now with Fries’ offensive game picking up it looks like it may take a monumental feat to knock off the Wildcats this season.

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Southview hockey team features female trio

BY TYLER ABNER Southview hockey sports a unique look on its hockey team: it has three females on its roster. Sophomore Kendall Linnenkugel is in her second year on the team, she plays starting goalie for the Cougars. Freshman Sydney McKie and sophomore Elizabeth Anderson make up the final members of the Southview female trio. ”They’ve all done really well with the team so far,” Cougars coach Wayne Collins said. “It has been a working progress with all of them, but they’re showing they want to be here and they want to get better.”

Linnenkugel started off slow this season as she allowed 39 goals in her first four contests, but then posted two straight shutouts to allow Southview to outscore Fremont Ross and Maumee 20-0. “She is still really young,” Collins said. “She gets better and better each week and I can tell she’s trying in practice.”

Anderson earned her stripes this season when she was asked to come in late in a game after sitting throughout most of contest. She impressed as she held her own on the ice and helped keep the Cougars offense moving fluidly.

McKie is the youngest of the three and still has a ways to go, however, she has showed promise in practice. “She is not completely there yet, but I expected that,” Collins said. “She

shows in practice how much this means to her.

I know she wants to get better and I know she’s doing her best to help the team.”

The nine males that make up the rest of the Southview roster have welcomed each female player. The Cougars are so slim this year on the depth chart, it made tryouts one in which if a player showed up he or she would make the team.

This does not mean the girls would not have made the team. Their goal right now is to get better and help bring success back to Southview. Each player will have plenty of playing time this season with the slim roster.

Baseball camps planned Owens Community College and Ottawa Hills High School are hosting six-week baseball camps starting January 11 at Owens, and January 18 at Ottawa Hills. Owens head coach John Parisho and Ottawa Hills head coach Chris Hardman will direct their respective sites in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy.

Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to six players per coach.

Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning.

Space is limited. Registration is now under way. For more information, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com, or call toll-free 866/622-4487.

Three keys to a Buckeye victory

BY TYLER ABNER An up and down year has been the theme for the 2014 college football season for Ohio State.

First the Buckeyes star quarterback and a preseason Heisman Trophy favorite, Braxton Miller, gets hurt before the season even begins.

Then, in week two, Ohio State lost to 6-6 Virginia Tech with redshirt freshman quarterback J.T. Barrett.

After that game, Barrett became unstoppable as he helped the Buckeyes rattle off 11-straight wins and became a Heisman hopeful himself, before a season ending injury against Michigan.

Once he got injured, 11-1 No. 4 Ohio State (12-1, 8-0 Big Ten) looked to have no shot at making the College Playoff. The Buckeyes turned to third string sophomore quarterback Cardale Jones and Ohio State didn’t miss a beat as it defeated No.13 Wisconsin 59-0 in the Big Ten Championship.

The colossal victory over the Badgers allowed the Buckeyes to make the playoffs.

They have a monumental task in trying to defeat No.1 Alabama (12-1, 7-1 Southeastern Conference) who is currently a 9.5 point favorite. Ohio State has overcome every obstacle this season, so what are the three keys to defeating the Crimson Tide?

•Ezekiel Elliot Sophomore running back Elliot may be the most underrated running back in the country.

He has totaled 1,402 yards rushing with 12 touchdowns, 208 yards receiving and averaging 6.5 yards per carry. The Buckeyes will have to get him going to keep Alabama guessing.

•Joey Bosa Sophomore defensive lineman Bosa was up for the 2014 Lombardi Trophy as the nation’s best lineman. He has 14 quarterback sacks on the season. Crimson Tide senior quarterback Blake Sims has 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions this year. He throws the majority of his interceptions when opposing teams get

pressure on him. Bosa will be the key to making him uncomfortable.

•Devin Smith Senior wide receiver Smith will be the heartbeat to the Buckeyes offense. In Jones’ first start, he threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns, all to Smith. Smith will have to create separation to give Jones the help he needs.

These three players will be Ohio State’s xfactors in winning the game.

The game takes place at the All-State Sugar Bowl at 8:30 p.m. on Jan.1.

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Jayden Crouthers of Maplewood Elementary School pointed out her selected art work to Sylvania Schools Superintendent Brad Rieger.

A.J. Sorg of Highland Elementary School was congratulated by Sylvania Schools Superintendent Brad Rieger.

Student Artists’ Work on the ArtTrail at Lourdes

McCord Junior High student Erica Haas and her art teacher Bethany Gurzynski were pleased that her art was chosen for the exhibit.

Arbor Hills art teacher Tracy Ardner and her student Motomi Emmanuel looked over her work that was selected for the show.

Know! Heroin is a Threat in Your Community Heroin use has been on the rise since 2007 - Have you talked to your children about the dangers of this drug?

If not, you may be thinking: 1. Heroin is not going to cross my child’s path where we live.

2. My child is terrified of needles, there is no way she’d try heroin.

3. Heroin may attract some kids, but not mine.

If you share similar thoughts, you’re not alone. But keep in mind, heroin has changed over the years, along with those who are using it. So let’s get informed and up to date on this drug so that factual and accurate prevention messages can be shared with our children. We’ll begin by debunking a few common myths. Myth Buster #1 – At one time, heroin was predominantly found only in urban areas. That is no longer the case. It has made its way into suburban and rural communities throughout the nation. Myth Buster #2 - While injection or “shooting up” remains the most common method of using heroin, it is not the only method (as it once was).

Heroin can also be smoked or snorted – without needles. Myth Buster #3 – Many of us hold certain stereotypes in our head of what a typical heroin user looks like. Erase that image and know that the student in your child’s advanced biology class is now just as typical of a user.

Heroin is a highly addictive, lethal, illegal drug, derived from the painkiller morphine. Like many other street drugs, heroin is typically “cut” with other substances, which is one of the many reasons heroin is so dangerous. Users can never know for certain what other substances are in the mix or the potency of the drug, thereby increasing the risk of accidental overdose, which can lead to permanent brain damage, coma or death.

While the 18 to 25-year-old age group is the fastest growing population of heroin users, younger individuals are not immune. If your son or daughter is in middle or high school, now is the ideal time to talk with them about this highly dangerous and deadly drug, as part of your regular and ongoing prevention talks.

For more information visit www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/heroin

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SCHOOLNEWS

Cosmetology students find success in hair and nail competition

Chamber Students of the Month Northview principal Steve Swaggerty, left, and Sylvania Superintendent Brad Rieger, right, congratulated Eileen Messenger and her daughter Taylor, Northview senior, and Lily Yan, Southview senior and her parents, Amy and Yanfa Yan, named Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Students of the Month,’ at the organization’s December luncheon meeting.

NV Musician of the Week

L-R: Senior award winners include Marisa Daum, first place in nails; Katie Schroyer, second place in hair; Kyle Rubin, first place in hair and second place in nails; and Hannah Saurovchak, third place in hair and nails.

The cosmetology department at Northview High School held its annual hair and nail competition for the 21 juniors and 18 seniors in the program. Eight judges from the school and area salons reviewed the stylists for hair color, cut and styling as well as design and execution of nail applications. Results of the judging were tallied and the following students received awards for their work: Senior Hair Competition: third place -Hannah Surovchak; second place-Katie

Schroyer; and first place-Kyle Rubin. Awards for nails included: third place,-Hannah Surovchak; second place-Kyle Rubin; and first place -Marisa Daum. The junior awards included: third place nails-Corinna Chiem; second place nails-Emma Crandall; and first place nails-Heba Khdeer.

Other awards included third place hair-Heba Khdeer; second place hair-Angelica Lopez; and first place hair-Ashley Holben.

Chamber scholarship program

Cougar of the Week Senior Alex Albring is the Northview High School Musician of the Week. He has been a member of the Northview Band Program all four years of high school. He has demonstrated leadership in many ways throughout his career at Northview. As band president, he proves to be a vital and positive influence on those around him. He is the first one to lend a helping hand and always the last to leave, making sure all needs are taken care of. He is a member of the Northview Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Cats, participates in theatre program, and sings in the Northview Acappella Choir. He is also involved in Leadership Academy, Interact, Northview Tennis, and is an Eagle Scout. He is the son of Bill and Leslie Albring.

Intervention Specialist, Mrs. Chris Awls, has selected Kyle Szalkowski as Cougar of the Week.

Mrs. Awls says, “Kyle is a freshman at Southview this year. Kyle is a very responsible and hard working student. He never misses an assignment and is always trying to do his best in the classroom. Kyle will be successful in whatever he chooses to do in the future because of his amazing work ethic.”

Kyle is the son of Bonnie and Tim Szalkowski.

One day he hopes to be a Fish and Game Warden.

In his spare time Kyle enjoys hunting and fishing.

His favorite class is Alternative Energy with Mr. Austin. Kyle enjoys listening to country music and his favorite artist is Jason Aldean. If Kyle could meet anyone in the world, it would be Ted Nugent because he likes hunting also.

The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce announced its annual scholarship program for Sylvania area high schools. Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 and $2,000 each (nonrenewable) are awarded to seniors who are residents within the Sylvania School district attendance area. Last year almost 60 entrants were received for the scholarship, which was judged on leadership, school experience and an essay on “what being a Sylvania student has meant to you.”

To be eligible for the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce scholarship, an applicant must: •Be a resident of the city of Sylvania or Sylvania Township or reside within the Sylvania School district attendance area; •Be a graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited postsecondary institution.

As part of the Savour Sylvania Restaurant Week monies were raised to initiate two $1000 culinary scholarships. These scholarships are for those attending a culinary high school or a

restaurant employee who would like to further their education in the culinary field. This scholarship is expected to be awarded annually.

Applications can be obtained by visiting the guidance offices at local Sylvania public and private high schools, calling the chamber at 419/882-2135 or visiting the Chamber website www.sylvaniachamber.org/SylvaniaAreaEduca tion.aspx. The application maybe submitted electronically to the chamber emailed in care of Kate@sylvaniachamber.com.

Completed typewritten applications may be mailed and must be postmarked no later than March 6, 2015 to Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, 5632 N. Main St., Sylvania, Ohio 43560, attn.: scholarship committee. A specially appointed scholarship committee will judge the applications. Winners will be presented their scholarship awards at the annual Member/Guest Chamber luncheon Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the Sylvania Country Club.

St. Francis Finishs at the Top of Competition

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Recently, Hunter Mortemore, junior, Gregory Antonini, junior of Sylvania, and Max Minor, sophomore, all of St. Francis de Sales High School, participated in the University of Toledo Department of Business and Innovation IS Case Competition. The students were challenged to perform a complete analysis of a fictitious company by looking at the company’s products, sales personnel, customers, timeliness of shipping, and profitability and then report the findings in a concise, graphical, and easily understood format to a panel of judges comprised of company executives from the Toledo area. The students learned about data manipulation and visualization tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Crystal Reports and used these tools to organize, interpret, analyze and visualize company information. For their work, the students were awarded first place for their presentation, and second place for their business solution. Antonini also participates in cross country, track and field, the men’s chorus, stage crew for the musical, and the Knight Sports Network. He is the son of Michael and Marilyn Antonini of Sylvania.

SCHOOLNEWS

Northview blood drive successful Each of the 124 people, who donated 127 pints of blood at the Senior Med Tech Program sponsored Northview “Keep Calm and Donate Blood” drive on Nov. 18, made a significant impact on the lives of others. Med Tech surpassed its goal and came in at 101 percent. “We had very few students deferred for low iron because the senior Med Tech Class sponsored ‘Iron-Up’ week, educating students to eat foods high in iron the week of the drive,” stated Pat Johnson, senior Med Tech teacher, “for that, the American Red Cross was appreciative.”

Giving blood is a selfless act. The hour it takes to give the gift of life can mean a lifetime to a patient with a serious medical need. Every day, individuals throughout the Sylvania and Toledo area and across the country rely on volunteer blood donors

when receiving healthcare. Cancer patients, trauma victims, organ transplant recipients, premature babies, sickle cell disease patients and others have need for blood products.

The Senior Med Tech students would like to thank Barry Bagels, McDonalds, Little Caesar’s, Chipolte, Tim Hortons, Buffalo Wild Wings, Vito’s Pizza and Subway for donating to the food canteen.

Those unable to donate at the recent Sylvania Northview Blood Drive are encouraged to download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (800/733-2767) to find a nearby blood donation opportunity or schedule an appointment.

There will be another blood donation opportunity at Southview High School on Jan. 31, 2015.

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THE MOUSE TRAP Do You Really Need a Full-size Computer?

From what I've seen, the desktop and laptop aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Lots of people love Janis Weber their desktops and laptops, and computers are still essential for certain tasks and industries. That being said, computer sales have taken a serious hit in the last few years because a lot of people are buying something else instead. Yep, I'm talking about tablets. I know several people who have made the switch and they're perfectly happy. That's because tablets are more portable, easier to use, generally more secure and often less expensive than a computer.

If you want to surf the Web, read books, Skype, update Facebook, compose email, watch videos and play casual games, a tablet is enough. It can even handle some more advanced tasks like photo organizing and basic editing. Of course, if you're used to a computer, switching to a tablet-only lifestyle can be a bit bumpy at first. Here are some things you need to know before you think about making the switch.

A tablet is definitely more portable than a desktop or even a laptop computer. You can use it in bed, curled up on the couch, in the kitchen or take it on the go. That portability does come at a price, though. If you're used to whipping up detailed emails, long Facebook posts or new pages for your novel, you might find the lack of a keyboard on your tablet to be a problem. Typing on a tablet’s touch screen is fine for short bursts, but over the long haul you can't beat a computer keyboard. Plus, hunching over a tablet for long periods of time isn't the best for your posture. I suggest getting a third-party stand and keyboard for your tablet. Keyboards are Bluetooth meaning they charge up just like your tablet and by magic find each other. A simple, inexpensive stand can help your tablet look and feel like a laptop.

Once you access the Internet, the playing field is leveled. It is all pretty much the same.

Those of you who do not save many documents and photos or create documents should consider a tablet. There are so many configurations out there. The “Surface” even has a built in kickstand, keyboard and minimal hard drive. It even has a USB drive for your flash drive. Cloud storage works for your lifestyle. Yup most have an onboard camera for Skype video conferences.

Hey, Joyce R., you may want to consider a tablet next time you purchase a computer-type machine. Your friend Jill can even fetch it for you.

If you're tired of staring at the small tablet screen, many tablets can plug into a TV with

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St. Francis Seniors State Chess Champs

L-R: Coach Mark Walton, Adam Link, Kyle Kokotaylo, Griffin Richardson, Christian Pina, Dan O'Shea of Sylvania, Matt Cark, David Shelton of Sylvania, and Ben Smigielski were among the 25 members of the St. Francis de Sales high school chess team who traveled to Cincinnati on Nov. 22 to compete in the 2014 Ohio Grade Level Chess Championships. The senior team of Danny O'Shea of Sylvania, Griffin Richardson, Christian Pina, Ben Smigielski, Adam Link, David Shelton of Sylvania, Kyle Kokotaylo, and Matt Cark won the state title.

O'Shea, was the fourthth place individual winner overall. The senior team had also won the first place title their sophomore and junior years. The Honors Biology/Advanced Placement Biology teacher Mark Walton has coached the team for the last 29 years.

Sylvania high schools participate in Hour of Code Students at Northview and Southview took part in the now annual Hour of Code in early December. The Hour of Code is a worldwide event that included 15 million students last year. Students spend one hour getting a taste of computer programming to raise awareness of the need of programmers and to break the

stereotype that only genius computer geeks can do it. It is a viable career option for many more students than would originally consider it due to preconceptions. Thousands of jobs are unfilled because only 1 in 10 schools in the U.S. offer programming classes.

Importance of preschool parent-teacher conferences

BY DESIREE THOMPSON Communication between parents and teachers is very important. Conferences give the opportunity to have an open, private discussion about each child. This is the time for the parent to share information the teacher may have not known and this will help the teacher better understand the child. A scheduled parent-teacher conference also gives the teacher time to go over the following important areas: •The assessment tool and curriculum the program uses.

•The areas your child excels or needs to grow, such as social, cognitive, physical, and language, as well as others.

•What is expected for kindergarten •Classroom behavior expectations or behavior concerns.

•Review your child’s portfolio and progression through the school year.

•Areas you can work on at home.

•Classroom daily schedule.

•Scheduled events and field trips.

Keeping an open line of communication will last throughout the school year. It gives the parents and teachers time to talk about

concerns they may have that may not be possible to do during drop off and pick up times. Sylvania Community Services offers two scheduled conferences a year. We are also available for those parents who request an additional conference to cover any concerns.

We have an open door policy for our parents to participate in our classrooms. We are always happy to welcome new families into our program.

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

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CRIME WATCH IN THE SYLVANIA AREA Breaking and Entering Dollar Tree, cash stolen following break-in at 5600 block of Monroe St. George Dunaeff, rear door window smashed at 4100 block of Nantuckett Dr. Burglary Jacob A. Anderson, motorcycle stolen from garage at 2800 block of N. Centennial Rd. Charles Meyer, tablet laptop stolen at 4300 block of Holland-Sylvania Rd. Tiffany McMorris, home burglarized at 4100 block of Meadow Green Dr. Julie K. Briolat, jar of change stolen at 3300 block of Millicent Dr. Danny Tolles, flat screen TV and laptop computer stolen at 8600 block of Sylvania-Metmora Rd. Joan Mitchell, home burglarized at 2600 block of King Rd. Brad Buck, shotgun and jewelry stolen at 6200 block of Pembridge Dr. Found Property Bicycle found at 7400 block of Cougar Ln. Bicycle found at 6900 block of Gettysburg Dr. Robbery Target, miscellaneous clothing stolen at 5200 block of Monroe St. Jenny L. Gibson, purse with cell phone and credit card stolen at 2400 block of McCord Rd. Theft Target, iPod cases stolen at 5200 block of Monroe St. Robert Koch, vehicle stolen from driveway at 4200 block of Meadow Green Dr. George Kountoupes Painting, welding machine and trailer stolen at 4400 block of Mitchaw Rd. Omar M. Gad, laptop, book bag, and textbooks stolen from vehicle at 5400 block of W. Central Ave. Melissa A. Thomas, credit card stolen at 6600 block of W. Central Ave. Robert Wilson, wallet with credit cards and cash stolen at 6600 block of W. Bancroft St. Verizon Wireless, headphones and speakers stolen at 6700 block of W. Central Ave. John D. Penn, vehicle window broken, laptop stolen at 5400 block of Monroe St. Elaine L. Diefenthaler, credit card stolen at 4100 block of King Rd. Syed Rehman, air conditioner unit with copper piping stolen at 6700 block of Monroe St. Arianna S. Wirick, vehicle window broken, purse with credit cards, wallet, digital camera, cash and checks stolen at 7000 block of Sylvania Ave. Randy L. Butera, riding lawnmower stolen at 5800 block of Summer Place Dr. Ace Hardware, bad check received, 5600 block of N. Main St. Benjamin Dansard, cash stolen by deception, 4200 block of Stonehenge Dr. Once Upon A Child, clothing stolen at 5600 block of Monroe St. Dawn M. Pelz, prescription drugs, cash and credit card stolen at 4900 block of S. Main St. David L. Miller, credit card stolen at 6000 block of Stewart Rd. Christina Kerr, wallet with cash and credit cards stolen at 4800 block of Towpath Dr. Austin Leffler, prescription drugs, woofer, headphones, amplifier and watch stolen from vehicle at 3400 block of Shakespeare Ln. Dean Marx, vehicle stolen at 5900 block of Whiteacre Dr. Kimberly E. Kaplan, cash stolen at 4900 block of Burkewood Ct.

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Flower Hospital, narcotics stolen from pharmacy at 5200 block of Harroun Rd. Daryl D. Richardson, identity theft, 5800 block of Marshall Rd. Debra L. Hanely Iphone stolen at 5600 block of W. Alexis Rd. Shannon Hick, identity theft, 4800 block of New England Ln. Mark G. Barretta, cell phone stolen at 5200 block of Harroun Rd. Cody M. Heffern, prescription drugs stolen from vehcile at 5600 block of W. Alexis Rd. Margaret E. Bartholomew, identity theft, 6500 block of Wodhall Dr.

Drug Abuse Blake A. Olrich, 5600 Alexis Rd., Apt. 159, Sylvania, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, drug screening.

Drug Possession Ted B. Ohmer, 193 Crosspath Rd., Holland, $400 fine, costs, 121 days jail time, 120 days suspended, counseling, drug screening.

Drug Violation Cody W. Weis, 26287 Catawba Dr., Perrysburg, $400 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 174 days suspended, 80 hours community service, drug screening.

From the Court Aggravated Trespass Alan B. McCain, 7519 Dorr St., Lot 28, Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 91 days jail time, 90 days suspended, 48 hours community service, letter of apology.

Animal Cruelty Alex K. Ebeid, 4237 Renshaw Run, Lambertville, Mich., $400 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 120 days suspended, counseling, drug screening.

Criminal Trespass William R. Aldrich, 5933 Blossman Rd., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, counseling, AA meetings, 90 days SCRAM unit, restitution.

Nicholas Urias, 1520 Vinal, St., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, counseling.

Credit Misuse Tracey J. Nour, 212 Floyd St., Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 90 days suspended, counseling, restitution, drug screening.

Disorderly Conduct Nicole L. Smith, 3414 Brigham, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 27 days suspended, 64 hours community service, letter of apology.

Sheena N. Bounds, 1800 N. McCord Rd., Apt. 81, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 28 days suspended, counseling.

Philip L. Minnich, 4555 S. Mission, No. 529, Tucson, Ariz., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 32 hours community service, counseling, letter of apology.

Erica N. McKinney, 9842 Oak Place Ct., Apt. G, Holland, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 28 days suspended.

Domestic Violence Alex K. Ebeid, 4237 Renshaw Run, Lambertville, Mich., $400 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 120 days suspended, counseling, drug screening.

Stephen L. Robinson, Jr., 416 E. Streicher St., Toledo, $350 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 120 days suspended, counseling.

Kristen L. Jackson, 6816 Oakfield, No. 204, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 106 days jail time, 90 days suspended, counseling, drug screening.

Driving Under the Influence Dirk K. Benson, 1146 W. Temperance Rd., Temperance, Mich., $450 fine, costs, 36 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days.

Michael R. Morrison, 3 Marsh Hawk Ln., Littleton, Colo., $450 fine, costs, 36 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days.

Cody M. Pressler, 7678 Audubon Ln., Newport, Mich., $450 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 27 days suspended, license suspended 180 days.

Tim J. Stump, 233 Eddy St., Luckey, $450 fine, costs, 33 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days with limited privileges.

Robert W. Lee, 7519 Dorr St., Lot 204 Toledo, $575 fine, costs, 46 days jail time, 40 days suspended, license suspended six months, drug screening.

Nicole L. Garber, 6167 Greenacre Rd., Toledo, $1100 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 160 days suspended, license suspended 18 months with limited privileges, AA meetings.

Chad A. Fry, 2362 Genesee St., Toledo, $450 fine, coss, 33 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days with limited privileges.

Damon D. Simmons, 2717 Kendale, Apt. 102, Lower, Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 56 days jail time, 40 days suspended, license suspended one year, drug screening.

Ceceilia E. Ellis, 3244 Marsrow Ave., Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 63 days jail time, 60 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, drug screening.

Lee W. Randles, 7600 N. Josey Ln., Apt. 1209, Carollton, Tex., $450 fine, costs, 33 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days.

Blake A. Olrich, 5600 W. Alexis Rd., Apt. 159, Sylvania, $100 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 27 days suspended, license suspended one year.

Forgery Megan A. Fagan, 744 Brington Dr., Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 88 days suspended, 80 hours community service, restitution, letter of apology.

Menacing William R. Aldrich, 5933 Blossman Rd., Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 146 days suspended, 90 days SCRAM unit, AA meetings, restitution.

Nicole L. Jolliff, 6717 Shieldwood Rd., Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 165 days suspended, drug screening.

No Operator's License Stephen L. Allen, 2058 Glenwood Ave., Apt. 1, Toledo, $350 fine, costs, 15 days E.H.M.U., 150 hours community service.

Grant R. Mangas, 2739 Pin Oak Dr., Toledo, $200 fine, costs, 20 days jail time, 20 days suspended, 40 hours community service.

Ladrick E. Howard, 932 Blum St., Toledo, $350 fine, costs, 15 days E.H.M.U. Rusty A. Szykowny, 48 St. Catherine Ct., Holland, $200 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 40 hours community service.

Jamie A. Frazier, 244 W. Woodside Terrace, Holland, $300 fine, costs, 30 days E.H.M.U., 80 hours community service.

Erica V. Patterson, 2403 Cheyenne Blvd., Apt. 132, Toledo, $275 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 40 hours community service.

Bradley R. Hall, 7053 C.R. 52, Delta, $275 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 40 hours community service.

Warren E. White, 6255 Telegraph Rd., Lot 321, Erie, Mich., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 100 hours community service.

Raymond C. Armstrong, 1729 Chestnut Rd., Toledo, $325 fine, costs, 32 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 80 hours community service.

Kevin D. Beaudoin, 2565 108th St., Toledo, $150 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 24 hours community service.

Blake A. Olrich , 5600 W. Alexis Rde., Apt. 159, Sylvania, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended.

Kevin D. Beaudoin, 2565 108th St., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 64 hours community service.

Joseph T. Cox, 4896 C.R. 4, Swanton, $350 fine, cossts, 15 days E.H.M.U., 180 hours community service.

Obstruction Rani Good, 1051 Little Creek Dr., Perrysburg, $500 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 83 days suspended, counseling, drug screening.

DeShawn A. Reese, 725 Bronson St., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 72 days jail time, 60 days suspended, counseling.

Physical Control Casey T. Grup, 1904 Scarsbrook Circle, Toledo, $550 fine, costs, 49 days jail time, 40 days suspended, license suspended 12 months.

Michael J. Regon, 7639 Kings Run Rd., Sylvania, $1000 fine, costs, 18 days jail time, 36 days E.H.M.U., license suspended one year with limited privileges.

Receiving Stolen Property Tracey J. Nour, 212 Floyd St., Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 90 days suspended, counseling, restitution, drug screening.

Ted B. Ohmer, 193 Crosspath Rd., Holland, $400 fine, costs, 155 days jail time, 120 days suspended, counseling, drug screening.

Reckless Operation Andre L. Nelson, 1221 Brookview Dr., Apt. 42, Toledo, $100 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 27 days suspended, license suspended six months.

Vidall O. Long, 2433 Putnam Std., Toledo, $100 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 27 days suspended, license suspended one year.

Sydney M. Priest, 2233 Stonybrook Blvd., Sylvania, $100 fine, costs, 23 days jail time, 20 days suspended, license suspended six months.

Erik R. Koch, 2015 N. McCord Rd., Apt. 123,

Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 20 days jail time, 20 days suspended, license suspended three months, restitution, defensive driving course.

Ashley L. Rivers, 5923 Walnut Circle, Apt. F15, Toledo, $100 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 27 days suspended, license suspended six months with limited privileges.

Resisting Arrest Michael J. Regon, 7639 Kings Run Rd., Sylvania, $350 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 85 days suspended.

Telecommunications Abuse Kenneth Parker, Jr., 2611 Rathburn Dr., Toledo, $300 fine, costs, 102 days jail time, 90 days suspended, counseling, AA meetings, drug screening.

Nikki L. Stein, harassing communications received, 5600 block of W. Alexis Rd. Theft Justin R. Miller, 12937 Ida West Rd., Petersburg, Mich., $400 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 50 days suspended, counseling, drug screening.

Daniel M. Baran, 7042 Willowyck, Maumee, $350 fine, costs, 98 days jail time, 90 days suspended, 40 hours community service, counseling, restitution, drug screening.

Jennifer H. Brandt, 6325 Garden Rd., Apt. 80, Maumee, $250 fine, costs, 127 days jail time, 120 days suspended, counseling, drug screening.

Bria S. Allen, 4333 Shawn Terrace, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended.

Tyrone Thompson, 1228 Oakwood St., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 63 days jail time, 60 days suspended, 72 hours community service.

Adam D. Freistuhler, 1655 Ottawa Dr., Toledo, $350 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 70 days suspended, restitution, drug screening.

Michael C. Coffman, 2039 Woodbridge Dr., Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 60 days suspended, counseling, restitution, drug screening.

Nicole L. Jolliff, 6717 Shieldwood Rd., Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 165 days jail time, 115 days suspended, drug screening.

Nicholas R. Dorris, 30 Spring Cove Ln., Holland, $450 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 160 days suspended, 64 hours community service, restitution.

Muranda M. Wideman, 436 W. Delaware, Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 50 days suspended, counseling, drug screening.

Christopher J. Gibson, 1211 Ewing, Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 60 days suspended, counseling, restitution, drug screening.

Corey S. Weaver, 19 Taylor Rd., Oregon, $400 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 75 days suspended, work release, counseling, drug screening.

Kayla M. Stelter, 637 Fassett St., Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 86 days jail time, 80 days suspended, counseling, restitution.

Unauthorized Use of Property Justin R. Miller, 12937 Ida West Rd., Petersburg, Mich., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 29 days suspended, counseling, restitution, drug screening.

Christine A. Markho, 5733 Sunset Lake Dr., Sylvania, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 72 hours community service, counseling.

Daniel M. Baran, 7042 Willowyck, Maumee, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 28 days suspended, 40 hours community service, counseling, restitution, drug screening.

Andrea M. McCloud, 2034 Heritage Green, Holland, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 32 hours community service, counseling.

Benjamin J. Coutcher, 1424 Adalia Terrace, Port Charlotte, Fla., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 32 hours community service, letter of apology.

Alex J. Manning, 829 Cuthbert St., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 23 days suspended, work release, 40 hours community service, counseling.

Michael C. Coffman, 2039 Woodbridge Dr., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 20 days suspended, counseling, drug screening.

Nicole L. Jolliff, 6717 Shieldwood Rd., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 28 days suspended, drug screening.

Erica M. McKinney, 9842 Oak Place Ct., Apt. G, Holland, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 32 hours community service.

Maya L. McQueen, 630 Leach Ave., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 48 hours community service, counseling.

Muranda M. Wideman, 436 W. Delaware St., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 29 days suspended, counseling, drug screening.

Corey S. Weaver, 19 Taylor Rd., Oregon, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 26 days suspended, counseling, restitution, drug screening.

Jaquonda S. Toney, 1827 Stahlwood, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 25 days suspended, 32 hours community service.

Kayla M. Stelter, 637 Fassett St., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 27 days suspended, counseling.

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CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE D.A.R.E. Graduations Two hundred and eighty-one Sylvania fifth graders recently graduated from the city of Sylvania’s ten week-long D.A.R.E. program. D.A.R.E. stands Mayor Craig Stough for Drug Abuse Resistance Education and is a program presented to students around Ohio and the United States. I was privileged again this year to attend the graduations at Highland, Maplewood and Sylvan elementary schools and say a few words. I would like to share a little information about the Sylvania D.A.R.E. program.

The D.A.R.E. program is designed to give the fifth graders the tools and knowledge to resist the pressure to experiment with alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, inhalants, over-the-counter medications and prescription medications.

Sylvania Police Officer Scott Hendricks teaches the program with help from other Sylvania

M IKE JONES TOWNSHIP TOPICS Shoppes at Franklin Place The new, but empty storefronts of The Shoppes at Franklin Place will be filled early next year with four businesses occupying spaces on the southern end of the new building, which is anchored by Marshall’s and HomeGoods. The new businesses coming to the site are Pet Smart, Five Below, Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh. Although there is some room for expansion, that may be it for anwhile. The Monroe Street site, then known as Franklin Place Shopping Center, was purchased in September 2013 by Devonshire REIT, Inc. At the time it had 242,000 square feet of space with about 71,000 of it vacant. It also had an abandoned and deteriorating movie theater along the Monroe Street side.

The first step taken by the new owners was to fill an existing vacancy by installing retailer Gabriel Brothers (often known as Gabe's) at the eastern end of the building occupied by Target. The next step was to knock down the old theater. Doug Dymarkowski, vice president and chief counsel for Devonshire, said he drove past there often, “and hardly noticed it, but when I had passengers from out of town they sure did.”

When the building came down the area opened up and the new owners began construction along the western boundary of what is now an 80,000-square-foot building. The building is home to Marshall’s and HomeGoods, which opened in October. In November, Tropical Smoothie Cafe opened in the building along the eastern edge of the property.

Plans suggest a future restaurant near Monroe Street and the driveway of the shopping area. Dymarkowski said there have been some tentative discussions, but so far Devonshire hasn't found what they think will be right for the area. As it is, The Shoppes at Franklin Place is a 320,000-square-foot shopping center.

He noted that purchase of the property was one of several on Monroe Street in Sylvania Township for Devonshire. “The township has been easy to work with and we’ve appreciated it,” Dymarkowski noted. He also pointed to a refreshed facade for the Hobby Lobby store just west on Monroe Street in the Monroe Street Marketplace as another recent improvement by Devonshire in the area.

“We enjoyed working with the administration and trustees of the township,” he said and

police officers.

The program is similar to the Safety City program given to kindergarteners – give them the tools they need to be safe as they become more independent and venture away from their homes. For kindergartners, it is basic information like how to cross the street, don’t walk on railroad tracks, avoid downed power lines, and recognize police officers and fire fighters. For fifth graders, it is information they need about drugs and alcohol as they grow older and move on to middle school and high school.

The D.A.R.E. program also teaches about bullying – how to recognize it and say no to violence. The D.A.R.E. Decision Making Model teaches a method of problem solving, and encourages the students to have open conversations with their parents every day about the challenges they face as they grow and learn.

At the D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony, each student received a graduation certificate and D.A.R.E. t-shirt. The winning essay writers in each classroom were recognized. Many parents and grandparents attended. We talked about how privileged the students are to live in Sylvania and to have the support of their parents. Many less privileged students from less supportive schools, both nearby and around the world, would probably give almost anything to change places with them, and are busy added that Devonshire has a long-term plan to increase the attraction of Monroe Street as a shopping destination.

Rezoning requests Rezoning for two projects meant for senior and assisted living were recommended for approval by the Sylvania Township Zoning Commission. One of the projects by Sunset Retirement Communities was recommended unanimously. If the rezoning is approved by the Sylvania Township trustees it will be an expansion of the current Sunset facility at 9640 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. Operators are asking for a change from agricultural to a residential planned unit development designation. They hope to construct a rehabilitation center and clubhouse and 16 duplexes primarily on the eastern portion of their property.

The same change in zoning is sought by a group who hope to develop a 15-acre site on Mitchaw Road north of Brint Road. That proposal includes an 85-bed residential care facility, a clubhouse and 15 duplexes.

Two people who live near the site spoke against its development as planned. The recommendation to approve the zoning request passed 3-2.

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working to improve themselves in the world.

Our children need to have a clear head and a good education to compete in the world today.

Much has been said and written about whether the D.A.R.E. program works, and whether it is worth the time and expense to present it. I think it is – most of the kids all remember their Safety City lessons when I ask, and I believe most will remember their

D.A.R.E. lessons as well. Growing up today is tough, and our kids deserve all we can offer them.

D.A.R.E. has been taught in Sylvania since 1991. In those 24 years, over 5,600 students have been through the program. In the spring, the same D.A.R.E. program is offered in the Sylvania area parochial schools – St. Joseph School and the Toledo Islamic Academy.

Highland Elementary DARE essay winners L-R: Officer Scott Hendricks, Parker Robinson, Brooke Kaminski, Iliana Calcamuggio, Morgan Aloi and Vivian Johnson.

Sylvan Elementary DARE essay winners L-R: Officer Hendricks, Emma Buehler and Donavin Jaffe.

Maplewood Elementary DARE essay winners L-R: Officer Hendricks, Jonah Meyer-Crothers, Megan McNamee and Troy Bankston.

Letter to the Editor:

Not Just a Building

As we drove into the parking lot of the Rite Aid on the corner of Central Avenue and King, I looked across the street at the old, empty Central Elementary School building and mentioned to my daughter, who was visiting from Chicago, that her former school, “the ole dump” was going to be torn down. “Mom,” she bemoaned, “Don't call Central a dump! I LOVED that school!” Sometimes we parents can be insensitive. My witty remark was directed toward the structural part of the building and not the school itself; none the less, it was not perceived as humorous to the former Central Elementary graduate. I scrunched down in my seat and sheepishly apologized.

Old, unattractive, yet sturdy and capable of hanging on a few more years Central Elementary was about to be “led out to pasture.” She had seen her day. It was time.

As a mother of children who attended Central, I wish to express to all who contributed to the education of the many children that walked the halls of this wonderful school, there is no greater tribute to you than to have a former student express with such passion, “I LOVED that school!”

You may be gone Central Elementary, but not forgotten. And you were certainly never a dump.

Faye Schaffer, Sylvania Township

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5547 Olde Post Rd. 4624 Whistling Oaks Ct. 9355 Rocky Water Ct. 4442 W. Alexis Rd. 6501 Cornwall Ct. 4764 Sylvan Prarie Ct. 7603 Kings Run Rd. 4627 Rainier Ct. 5952 Angleview Dr. 6742 Erie St. 5314 Eagle Ridge Ln. 5679 Monroe St. U 507 6648 Kingsbridge Dr. 6612 Country Pl. 6768 Denbridge Dr. 5322 Palisades Dr. 7323 Country Meadow 4715 Tamworth Rd. 6865 S. Fredericksburg 8339 Fossil Ave. 5679 Monroe U 203 6830 Regents Park Blvd.

2234 Vaness Dr. 2645 Westcastle Dr. 2150 The Bluffs 5513 Dennison Rd. 5126 Grelyn Dr. 5440 Citation Rd. 2721 Westcastle Dr. U. B 2927 Maple Colony Dr. 3250 Meijer Dr. 5697 Corey Cove 5415 Monroe St.

ZIP 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43560 43615 43615 43615 43615 43615 43615 43615 43615 43617 43617 43623 43623

AMT $ 191,000 $ 82,500 $ 261,000 $ 625,000 $ 32,000 $ 45,900 $ 230,000 $ 424,000 $ 124,900 $ 75,000 $ 310,000 $ 67,000 $ 42,000 $ 78,000 $ 124,900 $ 38,000 $ 240,000 $ 140,000 $ 176,500 $ 150,000 $ 36,000 $ 90,000 $ 74,400 $ 92,500 $ 1100,000 $ 35,000 $ 109,500 $ 140,000 $ 55,000 $ 355,000 $ 200,000 $ 150,000 $ 505,000

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SERVICES

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANING Seasonal chores, pet sitting. 20+ years experience.

Excellent references.

Call Debbi 419/932-1431

LAKEFRONT HOME Handyman needed for this affordable small Lime Lakefront home located in Eastern Hillsdale County.

60’ of water frontage on all sports lake. 20 x 20 detached garage. Newer roof, vinyl replacement windows. Time to do the work and be ready to enjoy in the spring. $64,900. Hurry!

Call Diana at Faust Real Estate, LLC 517-270-3646. F-469

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 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 BG PAINT & WALLPAPER SINCE 1986 Wallpaper removal, wall repair, borders, murals.

Interior/exterior painting.

Brian 419/297-9686

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

REAL ESTATE FOR LEASE KOELSCH FARM HOMESTEAD/COTTAGE Rental by day or weekend. 5 bedroom Metamora farm house with kitchen facilities, possible housing for extended family visit or quiet getaway. 8 acres provides a country setting of ponds and woods.

Inquire at koelschfarmhomestead@gmail.com

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

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | MID DECEMBER 2014 | 11C HELP WANTED

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 January 1, 2015.

CONSTRUCTION SALES REP NEEDED Perfect for current/former construction workers.

No sales experience necessary. Training provided.

Work with existing customers and create new ones as well. $26,000 - $30,000 salary to start with additional $15 -$ 20,000 bonus based on performance. Full benefits available Health, Dental, 401K. if you have personal goals you want to hit, this is your place.

Apply Today (419)841-6055 ask for Team Builder

Brand new SALON STUDIO in Toledo Ohio!

Control your own destiny, make more money, create your own environment while keeping 100% of the profits. Lease your own private studio and pamper your clients in this upscale luxurious environment. Each studio offers custom cabinetry, shampoo bowl, stylist chair, styling mirrors, ON-LINE scheduling, utilities, WI-FI, etc. We will also help to make you more successful! Not much more than a booth rental.

Come join our dynamic team of salon professionals 4 WEEKS FREE – Limited Time! Go to SelectSalonStudios.com or call 419-309-0009 for a private tour!

JOB OPPORTUNITY Sunset Village is now hiring for part time maintenance, Shahbaz (STNAs) and RA Shahbaz (Residential Assistants-non certified). If you desire to work in an active atmosphere that encourages leading, learning, and personal growth, please fill out an application in person.

SUNSET VILLAGE 9640 Sylvania-Metamora Road Sylvania, OH 43560 www.sunset-communities.org HELP WANTED

SYLVANIA HISTORICAL VILLAGE Needs Volunteers To Bring The Past To Life!

• Unique, hands-on activities • Our developed programs are fun & easy to present • Flexible schedules – fall, spring, & special events like Fossil Fest, Fall Festival & Holiday Happenings • Period clothing provided • Fun, friendly atmosphere • Opportunities for students to earn service hours

For info call the Sylvania Historical Village at 419/882-4865 or e-mail hist.village@gmail.com

West Side Montessori, Toledo and Perrysburg campuses, has openings for substitute teachers for toddlers – 8th grade. An education background and/or a love for children are required. These hourly openings may be for a full school day or shorter hours.

Please visit www.montessoritoledo.org for a job description and contact information.

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

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FOR SALE 2006 HONDA CR-V 70,000 miles. Dark Blue with black interior, moon roof, tinted windows, and AWD. $10,500 Call 419/450-9713 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Café – Sylvania Township Long-time owner retiring. First time offered.

The Reuben Company.

Call 419/262-0894

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

SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SALE D1, D2, D3 The Reuben Company.

Call 419/262-0894

419/824-0100

FOR SALE Finnish raccoon full length fur coat, fully lined.

Like new. Asking $800 Call 419/478-1700

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FREEZER FOR SALE Small chest freezer. Asking $50 Call 419/279-1755

12C| SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | MID DECEMBER 2014

PHOTOFINISH

ArtTrail Winds Its Way Through Sylvania

L-R: Bead artist Margaret Mazur, Steven Bieber, potter Ann Tubbs, Raymond Bieber and Claire Long, a student of Gary Wilson at Monroe Community College enjoyed chatting at Ann Tubbsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; studio.

Artist Mary Ellen Taylor, Kiersten Basilius and RiverCentre Foundation Art Director Dani Fuller put the finishing touches on their display at the RiverCentre Foundation studio.

Mike Calandra of Frameworks welcomed ArtTrail guests Yvette Valentine, Lauren Day, Abby Meyers, Shoshana Gore and Kaylee Meyers.

Jessalyn and Tammie Cruz stopped by For the Love of Art and talked with Bob Schera and Delaney Cavanaugh during the ArtTrail.

Artist Matt Squibb welcomed Carrie Kellian and her children Cannon and Sarah to SpaceBar, one of the stops on the ArtTrail.

Toni Andrews, former owner of The American Gallery, talked about the painting by Sue Ann Ladd with participants Fred and Claudia Koperski.

Artist John Walz displayed his artwork at Interrupt Marketing during the ArtTrail held on Dec. 5 and 6.

Linda Ziemke talked with artists Regina Junkowaski and Jan Thomas whose work was on display at Hudson Gallery.

Treo manager Nate Schank looked over the works by Camile Isaac and Dave W, which were hung in the restaurant courtesy of The American Gallery.

Mary Weiss and her artist friends Nancy Beeman, third from left, Sandy Hill, Lois Morgan and Ann Hymel welcomed customers Anita Levin and Sue Wilson to the Weiss home, a stop on the ArtTrail.