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Passionate in Purple Katie Maskey, fashion show choreographer, visited with Chrys Peterson, mistress of ceremonies, before the show.

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A Lady in Red Elizabeth Baldwin, of Sylvania, was one of five sopranos to appear at the Valentine Theatre on Feb.14 and 16.

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A Sure Cure for that Cabin Fever is in Downtown Sylvania Mark your calendars for Thursday, Feb. 27 and an evening of fun in downtown Sylvania. Running from 4 to 8 p.m., several of the participating businesses have come up with a variety of exciting special events to cure even the most severe cases of cabin fever!

Stop in at V Concept for a complimentary walkin shave. If you mention the code word, “too cold” you’ll receive 40 percent off any purchase. Right next door at Lady C, shoppers can learn the art of tying scarves and receive 20 percent off on any scarves purchased.

Pay a visit to Beautiful Blooms by Jen on Summit Street for spring wreath demonstrations then head over to Haymarket Square where you will find Helena Darah demonstrating some of her “Healthy Helena” (and delicious) recipes in Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath’s new demo kitchen. There will be chocolate-dipped strawberries to tempt every taste bud at Sugar Shack and $1.50 draft beer (Bud, Bud

Light, Miller Light, Yuengling) will be available from 5 p.m. to midnight at the Sodbuster. Shoppers who visit JEM Photography will receive a free 8x10 photograph if they book an appointment that night.

Those who stop in at Keith’s Hair Design will receive a 20-percent discount on various travel size Aveda products.

Stop in or make an appointment for 15-minute mini readings for just $10 by some of the Psychics and Mediums hosted by Angela’s Angels.

Harmony in Life will offer several Cabin Fever Cures to participants. Yoga classes including Mommy and Me and Daddy, too is from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.; Yoga in Balance is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for just $10 and the Yoga for Every "Body" is 6:45 to 8 p.m. for $15. There are also 15-minute Angel Readings with Jeannette Guziolek for $25 and Mini Reiki sessions with Reiki Master Gale Clark for $15.

Pre-register at 419/517-0047.

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Jim Nusbaum checks out the art work his daughter Carly has on display at the annual exhibition.

Open houses on Wednesday evenings are planned for each participating elementary school.

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The city of Sylvania Police Division will host its annual Citizens Police Academy starting April 17. This program is open to city residents and employees of city businesses. The academy is held Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. for eight weeks The Citizens Police Academy is an opportunity to learn about the Sylvania Police Division.

Those interested in attending the academy may contact Officer Robert Roe at 419/885-8906 or email 816@sylvaniapolice.com.

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Stop in at Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles and experience the wonders of aromas and check out the specials on Jacquie Olender’s soy candles, as well.

Kathy Jaworski of Photography by K will make visitors believe they are on an island paradise courtesy of her tropical photo booth where you can take away memories of fun in the sun.

Tessa Mossing of TK Lane’s is hosting a shop local/shop USA party featuring the over 12 lines of USA-made products in the store. Jim Hoag of Jim Carroll Photography at Sylvan Studio will be open for family photos with no sitting charge during the Cabin Fever Cure. His

Local Sylvanian John Chiantis created an ‘ice lion’ to rule over his backyard winter wonderland.

The winter playground includes numerous sculptural elements, an ice rink and outdoor fire area to keep skaters warm.

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The Sylvania Community Arts Commission is seeking teams to take on the 50-hour challenge on March 21 as part of the second annual Tree City Film Festival.

Registered teams will have 50 hours to create an eight-minute or less short film.

Teams will be assigned a genre and asked to incorporate specific elements into their film.

Just 50 hours later, teams will submit completed shorts for judging by a celebrity panel.

The 50-hour films will be premiered April 26 in downtown Sylvania’s historic train barn located on the grounds of the Sylvania Historical Village as part of the 2014 Tree City Film Festival from April 24 through April 27.

Application fees for the 50-hour film challenge are $35 for non-student teams and $25 for student teams. Postmark deadline for application and fee is Friday, March 7. Prize categories include First Place Group Entry ($300) and Best in Show/Audience Choice ($100).

For informations, visit SylvaniaArts.org or treecityfilmfestival.com.

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CONGRATULATIONS

SylvaniaVet celebrates 40th anniversary The staff of SylvaniaVet is celebrating the company’s 40th anniversary of doing business in Sylvania March 3-7. Each day, there will be different celebration treats and gifts for all who stop in to say hello or have an appointment. There will also be a door prize raffle for those who choose to enter. Guests are welcome to stop daily as there are different treats each day.

On March 3, 1974, Dr. Bob Esplin opened his new office across from the main fire station in downtown Sylvania. All construction had not been complete so the three clients scheduled that first day had to enter from the rear door. They used a bale of straw as a step into the building as the foundation had to be backfilled.

Stone-Chumbley Engagement Don and Karen Stone of Denver, Colo., formerly of Sylvania, announce the engagement of their daughter Kristi to William Chumbley of Denver. Kristi is a 2003 graduate of Sylvania Southview High School and a 2007 graduate of Colorado State University. She is employed at an Acute Rehab Center, Azura of Lakewood, as an occupational therapy assistant. Bill is the son of Janet Gilliana of Colorado Springs. He is a 2003 graduate of Lewis Palmer High School in Monument, Colo. and a 2008 graduate of the University of Phoenix. He is employed as a Colorado Lead Technician at Spring Mobile in Denver. An August wedding is being planned at Red Rocks Chapel with a reception to be held at Mt. Vernon Country Club in Golden, Colo.

Local Company Named as Top Workplace

L-R: Melissa Swartz R.N., Cindy Kuhman, and Sue Wendt, manager, of Christian Home Care accepted the second place honors for small businesses with 74 employees or less in the Workplace Dynamics/Blade’s Top Workplaces. Christian Home Care was one of an initial 600 companies and short listed to the top 35 nominated for the award. Ms. Swartz said to all the caregivers and staff ‘What an honor! We could not have done it without all of you.’ The agency also won a distinction for Communication. ‘That is very important, considering communication is key to what we do,’ she said.

‘At Christian Home Care, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for seniors and their families by providing the personal care, compassion, and the spiritual encouragement they need and deserve in the comfort and familiarity of their own home in a way that is pleasing to God,’ said Sue Wendt, manager. Employees of area companies were invited by The Blade to nominate their workplaces for an award as one of the region’s Top Workplaces. Top Workplace awards were based solely on their employee’s feedback. Workplace Dynamics, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement and satisfaction, initiated the process last June. Christian Home Care is located at 5757 Park Center Ct. The agency is a Premier Home Care provider serving the area since 2009.

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John Pristash, chairman of Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District (SAJRD), announced that Ken Katafias, operations manager for Sylvania Recreation Corporation (SRC) will be retiring May 1, 2014.

Katafias, Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP), is a graduate of The University of Toledo with a bachelor's degree and is a current member and former board member of the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association and a member of the National Recreation and Parks Association. He has served the Sylvania community for over 27 years, beginning as the Recreation Program Director for Sylvania Community Services in 1986 when he replaced the late Jim Glase. Katafias left briefly to be a general manager for several local athletic clubs and returned to Sylvania in 1989 as the recreation program director. He also served as the YMCA’s physical education director at a number of facilities for seven years. In 1994, when recreation programs were brought under the auspices of SAJRD, Katafias replaced Tom Crothers and became the operations manager for Sylvania Recreation Corp. During his 20 years of service to the Sylvania Recreation District, he has overseen the operation of Pacesetter Park, Centennial Terrace, and the Quarry.

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Barb Zimmerman looks over the enamel work and other jewelry created by artist Harriet Niering who had her work on display at the American Gallery, 6600 Sylvania Ave.

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Mobile Meals pet food drive successful; call for chili teams Now in its eighth year, the Season of Suppers campaign’s goal is to feed pets of homebound seniors who receive meals from meal programs across the country. The program calls attention to the importance of pets to the well-being of homebound seniors. Helping keep these companion pets well fed, healthy and part of the family for as long as possible became the motivating factor behind the campaign.

This past holiday season, Mobile Meals of Toledo collected pet food from the community to assist meal clients in feeding their pets.

Toledo-area Banfield–The Pet Hospital locations, The Andersons General Stores, Graber’s Animal Hospital, Johns Manville employees and Crafters Who Care helped collect the donated pet food, treats and toys during November and December. Over 5,000 pounds of pet food was collected and due to the overwhelming success of the campaign, another pet food delivery will take place midsummer to Mobile Meals’ clients.

There were 96 meal clients who asked for assistance this holiday season in feeding their pets. The program helped feed over 175 animals including 93 dogs, 71+ cats, seven birds, two rabbits, one ferret and one fish.

“We know that many of our clients are compromising their own nutrition by sharing

their meals with their pets, often their best friend and companion. The more service Mobile Meals can provide for pets leads to better health and a longer life for both the meal client and their pet,” said Carolyn Fox, Associate Executive Director of Mobile Meals.

Great Chili Cook-Off Team Call There is a call for chili teams to compete in the Mobile Meals of Toledo’s 22nd annual Great Chili Cook-Off. The event will be held Saturday, March 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at Stranahan Great Hall, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. Deadline for team entries is March 1.

The four levels of competition include Media from noon to 3 p.m.; Restaurant, Amateur and Corporate from noon to 4 p.m.

Visit www.mobilemeals.org for a team form.

The event is open to the public and features the Black Swamp Cruisers’ Classic Car Show, entertainment from Glass City Sounds DJ, salsa tasting and concessions.

All proceeds benefit Mobile Meals of Toledo. Mobile Meals of Toledo is a community service agency that helps clients sustain independence and enhances quality of life by delivering nutritious food. The mission is accomplished through the Meals on Wheels and Weekender Programs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Road, Ottawa Lake, Mich., is offering God Works! providing a warm meal to anyone in need each Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meal at 6 p.m.; doors are locked at 6:30 p.m.

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

TAME Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts (T.A.M.E), a scale miniature dollhouse club, meets the first Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. in the carriage house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Call Carolyn Martin at 734/847-6366.

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

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) FA meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., room 206.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) offers help and hope. Contact Joyce at 419/699-1007, email jtreat@bex.net or visit foodaddicts.org.

Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sylvania United Church of Christ chapel, 7240 Erie St. For information, call 419/882-0048.

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Mother’s Center of Great Toledo Moms, join the friendship, food and fun of being with other mothers. The group,

Items for the Events Page must be submitted one week prior to publication and will be printed on a space-available basis. Information can be faxed to 419/891-0696 or emailed to sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com. A name and phone number must be included in case more information is needed.

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established in 1984, welcomes all mothers and their families. Make new friends, share experiences and advice.

Childcare is provided. The meeting takes place at McCord Road Christian Church located at 4765 McCord Road.

The group is not affiliated with the church or any other church or religion.

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

Women’s Chat Connection The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Women’s Chat Connection will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Chelsea Place, 4430 N. Holland Sylvania Road. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided by local Sylvania area restaurants.

Make-up consultations, astrology with Janet Amid, home decorating with TK Lane’s Gift Shop, massage with Bartholomy Massage, hair advice and hand massages from Toni and Guy, travel ideas from Central Travel, cooking tips and candle creations from Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles will be featured. Reservations are encouraged and may be made by calling 419/882-2135 or email ggrana@sylvaniachamber.org.

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Lunch Wellness/Art and Spirituality Lunch Wellness/Art and Spirituality Adjunct Assistant Professor Sr. Jane Mary of Lourdes University will discuss her beautiful mural creations. Bring your own lunch. The event will take place in the Regina conference room on the campus of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd. from noon to 1 p.m. Visit sylvaniafrancisanvillage.org.for more.

Sylvania Senior Center Feb - March Programs The Senior Center hours of operation: Monday 8am-5pm, Tuesday 8am-7:30pm, Wednesday-Friday 8am-5pm 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 2/19 2/20

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Ceramics: Wed 9-11:00, weekly Pinochle: Wed 12:30-3:30, weekly Managed Care Advocacy: 3rd Thu, 10:30, monthly Poker: Thu 12-4:00 Party Bridge: Thu 1-3:30, weekly Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10:00, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Sunrise Ladies Group: 4th Mon, 9:3010:30, monthly Hearing Screening: 3-5:00, 1st come 1st serve Senior Legal Aid: by appointment Cinema Studies Series with Dr. Jan Wahl: Tue 5:30-7:30, monthly Writer’s Group: Wed 1-3:00, weekly Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic: last Thu 9-11, monthly Podiatrist: by appointment

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Bingo: Mon & Thu 1-3:00, weekly Timed Euchre: Mon & Fri, 12:302:30, weekly Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu 8-12; weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly,* Mahjongg: Mon 12:30-4:30, weekly Art Studio Class: Tue & Fri 9-11, weekly,* Blood Pressure Clinic: 1st Tue 8:3012, 1:30-4, monthly “Glass Pavilion History”: 5:30-7:00 Hatha Yoga: Tue evenings 6-7:15*, weekly Oil Painting: Wed 1-3:00, weekly* Investment Club, 1st Wed, 1:30-2:30, monthly Duplicate Bridge: Thu 1-4:00, 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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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA •Feb. 21

Jazz Soiree Epworth United Methodist Church is hosting a jazz soiree featuring the Erik Dickey Jazz Quintet. Erik Dickey, a jazz artist from the Toledo jazz community, will bring dynamic entertainment to the Family Life Center located within Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., 6:30 p.m.

Attendees are asked to bring a heavy hors d’oeuvre or finger food dessert to share. Beverages will be provided. A free-will offering for missions will be received to benefit 'Imagine No Malaria.' Call 419/531-4236 for reservations or visit Epworth.com for additional information.

•Feb. 22 Second City The Valentine Theatre, 400 N. Superior St., presents ‘Second City’ featuring scripted and improvisational comedy sketches by comedy stars at 8 p.m. Audiences will enjoy being part of the show and playing along with the next generation of comic legends.

Many of comedy’s brightest stars including Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Amy Poehler and Bill Murray were once part of the Second City Touring Company. Call 419/242-2787 for ticket information or visit valentinetheatre.com.

Perfect Little Planet, Appold Planetarium Join the adventure as a family from another star system seeks to find the vacation spot of their galactic dreams.

It is a space voyage you won’t want to miss! The cost is $5 for adults and $4 for children and members of the Lourdes community. The event will take place at Appold Planetarium, located at 6832 Lourdes University at 7 p.m. Contact 419/517-8897, email planetarium@lourdes.edu or visit Lourdes.edu/planetarium.aspx.

•Feb. 24 Dyslexia Support Group A meeting with parents of children who have been diagnosed with dyslexia, or who feel their child might be dyslexic will be from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St. The meeting is sponsored

by Decoding Dyslexia Ohio, in conjunction with Dyslexia Advocates. For information, call 419/708-6224.

•Feb. 25 Caregivers’ Support Group Are you caring for a loved one?

Need a group to laugh and cry with?

Join the Caregiver's Support Group from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 7800 Erie St.

•March 1 and March 2 Pink in the Rink Join the Toledo Walleye as it teams up with ProMedica Cancer Institute and the Northwest Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen to fight against breast cancer. The Toledo Walleye will play on pink ice at the Huntington Center. The evenings will generate awareness of the disease and support efforts to find a cure. Saturday’s event will feature special edition pink glow bracelets.

Pink rally towels and a postgame open skate are included in the fun on Sunday. Call 419/725-9255 or visit toledowalleye.com/pink.

•March 2 Epworth’s Artist Concert Series The Children's Choir of NW Ohio will perform at the Artist Concert Series at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave. Both the Jubilate Choir (Grades 3-5) and the Bel Canto Choir (Grades 5-10) will perform in this free concert, which begins at 4 pm. on March 2. CC of NWO features accompanist Nancy Honaker, BGSU intern Michael

Moyseenko, and is directed by Lisa Alleman. For more information on upcoming concert dates, or to learn about auditions call 419/377-7710 or visit www.ccofnwo.org.

•March 4 Olander Maple Sugar Fun A really sweet time is to be had at the maple sugaring event at Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave. Find out how maple syrup is made and its origins. Maureen Schell, of ECO Discovery, will present the educational family-friendly event. Attendees will leave a real maple treat. The event begins at 10 a.m. in the Gorman Nature Education Center on the grounds of Olander Park. Both events are free and open to the public.Call 419/882-8313 or visit olanderpark.com. for more information.

•March 6 A Purr-fect Evening ‘A Purr-fect Evening with Lori LeFevre and the Chris Buzzelli Trio will be held March 8, at Langley Hall, located above the Degage Jazz Café, 310 River Rd. Live jazz, hot hors d’oeuvre and a silent auction will be featured.

All proceeds will benefit PAWs and Whiskers Cat Shelter. Tickets are $40 per person and be purchased by calling 419/536-1914 or www.pawsandwhiskers.org.

•March 7 Toledo Ballet, Cheers @ Chandler Join the Toledo Ballet Guild for Cheers @ Chandler Café, 5648 N. Main St., on Friday, March 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a cash bar, appetizers, 50/50 raffle and silent auction. All proceeds benefit Toledo Ballet School. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased at the Toledo Ballet studios or by calling 419/4710049.

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Greater Toledo Train & Toy Show ‘The collectable train and toy show will feature over 250 dealers from all eras. Free appraisals and repair advice will be offered and original parts will be on sale. The show will be held at Owens Community College in the Student Health & Activities Center, 30335 Oregon Rd., Perrysburg, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

•March 13 Sweet Endings Planned ‘Sweet Endings,’ the annual fundraiser for the Pregnancy Center of Greater Toledo, will be held at Westgate Chapel, 2500 Wilford Dr., March 13.

Hors d’oeuvres and desserts begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. featuring actress Shari Rigby, who stared in “October Baby.” This year’s theme, ‘Loving the Two,’ is free and open to the public. Online registration is available at www.friendsofpregnancycenter.org.

•March 15 Changed Life Seminar The 34th annual Changed Life Seminar features Kelly Minter whose topic is ‘The Fitting Room: What are YOU wearing?’ The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 4207 Laskey Rd. Reservations are due by March 7: For more information call 419/868-9186 or visit changedlifeseminar.com.

•March 15-16 Chidester Lecture Series Quaker pastor, author and storyteller Philip Gulley will speak at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St., as part of the Chidester Lecture Series. His Saturday lecture ($10 ticket) will be from 4-5:30 p.m. including 30 minutes of Q&A. The free Sunday lecture will be at 9:20 a.m. He will preach at the 8:30 and 10:40 a.m. services. Childcare is available both days. Tickets for Saturday and copies of his books can be purchased at the door. Call 419/882-0048 or visitsylvaniaucc.org/nurture_chidester.html for more information.

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Dealing With Dementia The Emblem Club 500 presents Waugh Consulting LLC and ‘Dealing With Dementia’ featuring Lynn Dennie, AAS, LSVT, DTD, RCCT, CDP, memory care consultant from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Toledo Elks Lodge No. 53, 3520 Holland-Sylvania Rd. Dementia experts will feature such topics as ‘Memory,’ ‘Exercise and You,’ ‘I'm Still Here,’ ‘Dementia vs.

Depression.’ The event is free but with limited seating. Call 419/304-7727 or Jean.Revoir@gmail.com to register.

Cabin Fever Cure! ou won't want to be left out in the cold on this one! Bust out of your cabin and grab your friends for a downtown Sylvania shopping event on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. Chill out as you attend special events hosted by your favorite downtown merchants. There will be cooking and yoga demonstrations, give-aways and other cool happenings from participating retailers.

The evening will also include a group of select home-based businesses that will have cash and carry items and displays in a retail space located at 5675 N. Main Street,

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Raffle proceeds from The “Cabin Fever Cure” shopping event will benefit The Ability Center, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to assist people with disabilities to live, work and socialize within a fully accessible community. Jenny Barlos, client services director, with The Ability Center’s Assistance Dogs program, will give a demonstration with an Assistance Dog for Achieving Independence.

For information on this sure cure for the winter doldrums, call 419/708-7347.

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Lights, Art, Action Festival planned for Blissfield The Blissfield DDA/Main Street is partnering with Midwest Energy Cooperative and Focul Point Productions to present a new art event in the community. Midwest Energy Cooperative is the presenting sponsor of the Lights, Art, Action Festival to be held Feb. 22 from 6 to 8:30 pm in downtown Blissfield.

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We’re honored to partner with our friends in Blissfield to bring some light and fun to our Michigan winter,” said Patty Clark, community development specialist for Midwest Energy Cooperative.

“We’ve created a new event to combat the doldrums of the long winter nights,” said DDA/Main Street Director Patricia Rayl.

“We are closing down Lane Street that evening. Artists from the area will bring their art to brighten downtown Blissfield. This is why it’s a natural fit for the event to partner with Midwest Energy Cooperative. Midwest Energy Cooperative is about energy, and the Lights, Art, Action Festival is all about collaborative creative energy,” she said.

By partnering with this new event in downtown Blissfield, Midwest Energy Cooperative is helping Focul Point Productions connect with community by making it possible for the public to connect and nurture new artists.

“We’re surrounded by amazingly talented people, and we hope many will come out to help showcase their own creativity and participate in the vibrant and colorful nature of this unique event for the public”, Clark said.

“Producing a collaborative event for the community at this time just felt right! Over 200+ works of art along with live exhibits will be displayed in association with Creating is Bliss. It truly will be a great evening for Art as collaborative nature,” said Raúl Martínez, director of Focul Point Productions.

Visit www.BlissfieldMainStreet.com or email info@foculpointproductions.com for more information.

In Tribute

Norman Koenigseker

Sylvania resident Norman A. Koenigseker, an associate professor in engineering technology at The University of Toledo and an engineer at Owens Corning, died of multiple myeloma in January. He was 69.

He was born Nov. 14, 1944, to Esther and Norman Koenigseker and grew up in the Reynolds Corners area. He was a graduate of Rogers High School. He received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from UT in 1969 and a master’s degree in higher education administration from UT in 1998.

He retired last year from the university where his expertise was construction engineering, project management and mechanics. He offered his engineering students realworld expertise and was so proud to review

their Capstone projects and see their successes. He influenced many student projects to include community components which would make them better citizens.

He was a dedicated volunteer and much more. He served on the boards of the Sylvania Rotary Club and the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce, where he was chairman of the education committee.

However, he was at his happiest when he provided hands-on help for many events including the Sylvania Chamber Art Show, Almost Oktoberfest, Maple and Main Arts Festival and Pizza Palooza. He was a former board president of the Toledo Repertoire Theatre and on the board of the Victory Center. He served on the city of Toledo’s fire prevention board of appeals, the Erie Street Market board, and the Lucas CountyToledo board of building appeals.

He helped his wife, Joanna, at many charity events to benefit such groups as the Toledo Area Humane Society and Sparrow’s Nest, often building construction pieces needed. He was so involved in those projects, his pet dogs also came from the shelter.

Surviving are his wife, Joanna, whom he married April 12, 1969; son Aaron; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Kathy Koenigseker and three grandchildren.

Memorial Services were private.

Those of us who were fortunate to call Norm a friend were certainly blessed and our lives enriched for knowing him. Just to see “W8 4 Sun” driving down the street brought many smiles to me, for one. He will certainly be missed! SL

Local ballet school hosts guest teacher/author

40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! MARCH 3 – 8 We are celebrating with an Everyone-Is-Welcome week of goodies!

Different treats every day when you stop in or have an appointment (stop in every day)!

Door prize raffle for those who choose to enter! .

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Cassandra Macino and Frank Ohman

Frank Ohman, former soloist with New York City Ballet, will be in Toledo Feb. 17-22 to teach and choreograph a new ballet for the dancers at The Cassandra School of Ballet. The new piece will premiere May 3 at 7 p.m. in the Maumee Performing Arts Center.

Ohman will also hold a signing for his new book, “Balanchine’s Dancing Cowboy” on Feb. 22 from 5 to 6 p.m. at The Cassandra School of Ballet, 3157 Sylvania Ave. The book can be purchased at the school for $15 during the book signing while supplies last or at Amazon.com.

“Balanchine’s Dancing Cowboy,” coauthored by Ohman’s good friend, Emily Berkowitz, is an inspiring, American success story of a boy living in the rural West who sees a movie that changes his life, and with talent and work rises to become part of one of the

world’s finest ballet companies. It is also the story of Frank’s relationship with his master teacher and caring friend, George Balanchine, and the life lessons he learned from him in and out of ballet class.

International Day of Women celebrated Participants at Herbally Radiant’s third annual celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8 will learn about inspiring change in women through beauty and self confidence, the theme of the 2014 celebration. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Herbally Radiant, 5500 Sylvania Ave. and is free. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling 419/318-0502 or info@herballyradiant.com. “Every year, International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th all over the world. We are proud to put Sylvania on the world map by celebrating this day,” said Meenisha Pandey of Herbally Radiant.

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“Passionate in Purple” raises funds for Victory Center

BY MARY HELEN DARAH The seventh annual Victory Center Luncheon was held Feb. 14 at the Hilton Garden Inn located on the grounds of Levis Commons in Perrysburg. Guests wore purple in honor of this year's theme “Passionate in Purple.” The event, known for its themed gift baskets, also included a lively social hour, raffles, delicious lunch and the show featuring

fashions from Bella Amour Bridal, Chico’s at Levis, Kids Klothesline, Lady C, Opening Night, Ragazza, Sofi Stella, Sophia Lustig, Stella & Dot and Toledo Harley Davidson and Signature Harley Davidson. Models and survivors hit the runway in the latest styles to benefit the Victory Center, a nonprofit organization that provides services free of charge for cancer patients.

Passionate in Purple committee members gathered before the event.

Harley girls and survivors (L-R) Nina Goodrich, Janice Huguley, and Joani Donovan prepare to strut their stuff on the runway.

Claudia Mancy, Margi Mancy and Janie Yark looked adorable in clothing from Kid’s Clothesline.

Ann Marie Musto and former Sylvania Northview High School teacher and survivor Amy Gilles modeled for Stella & Dot.

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Cancer survivor Mary Beth Zolik of 101.5 The River modeled in the event benefiting the Victory Center.

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Join us — for four days only nlyy — as the Toledo Zoo’s Nairobi Pavilion will be completely transfformed into an enchan anted land of floral displays bringing all your favorite fairytales to liffe e. There’ll be face painting, story times, gardening talks and cooking demonstrations and so much more. And it’s all part of your regular zoo admission — and the first 50 people to show their Fifth Third Bank card each day get in absolutely free. Check out the full schedule at toledozoo.org

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Ka’Bloom opens in downtown Sylvania

Ka’Bloom owner Mark Lair looks on as Mathilde Fiesel puts the finishing touches on an arrangement in the new downtown Sylvania flower shop.

Retired deputy sheriff Mark Lair was working part-time delivering flowers while he was looking for a second career. He met floral designer Mathilde Fiesel and the two became friends. Recently, Lair shared his thoughts about opening a business of his own. He talked with Fiesel about the possibility of investing in a floral business. “I know how good Mathilde is. I would not have considered opening a flower shop without her,” Lair said.

The two focused their sights on opening a shop in downtown Sylvania. “We liked the idea of a small town with a viable downtown. There is a lot of activity in downtown Sylvania, which we think will include the walk-in traffic that we are looking for,” Fiesel offered.

The two worked with Tanya Pipatjarsgit of Signature Associates and leased the shop at 6625 Maplewood Ave. “This is great space in an historic building just off Main Street in the heart of downtown Sylvania,” Fiesel said. “This is just the area where we wanted to be,” she added.

“In addition to having a welcoming shop with a fun name, we are a small, family business,” Lair pointed out. He plans to continue delivering floral orders along with other tasks that need doing and his wife, Janet, serves as the business manager for the new company.

Fiesel is the creative director calling on her more than 25 years experience in the floral

industry.

“We all work well together and we look forward to becoming a part of the downtown Sylvania business community,” Lair said.

While a grand opening celebration is planned for March, Fiesel and the Lairs are keeping busy decorating their storefront along with filling orders for a growing customer base and wire service.

“We will offer beautiful fresh flowers, plants and gifts for all occasions,” Fiesel noted. “We also will have fresh flowers for those who wish to walk in for bouquets or arrangements.”

Tanya Pipatjarsgit of Signature Associates

Frontier joins White House, leading firms to aid long-term unemployed

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Frontier Communications Chairman and CEO Maggie Wilderotter announced the company has joined other leading American companies to focus hiring efforts on the nation's long-term unemployed, an issue highlighted by President Obama in his State of the Union address.

“Those who have been unemployed the longest have experienced greater difficulty returning to the work force during the current economic recovery. Statistics validate that these potential workers have more experience and education than applicants who are hired quickly after losing a position. Frontier is committed to adopting and building upon best practices that will expedite the return to the workforce of those who have been unemployed for a year or more,” Wilderotter said.

“Frontier is a 100 percent U.S.-based work force, and we serve many communities where our customers, friends and neighbors have remained unemployed for extended periods.

We look for attitude, behavior and experience as our hiring criteria; we also partner with community colleges and other higher education schools to train new workers on our technology. We look forward to working with

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Vice President Biden, Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Secretary of Labor Tom Perez on this important initiative,” she said.

The best practices include public-private partnerships to retrain workers and earmark jobs for those out of work for a long period of time and internships to give potential workers on-the-job experience. Frontier has reviewed its screening procedures so they do not disadvantage individuals from being considered for a job based solely on their unemployment status.

Frontier's commitment to the long-term unemployed complements the company's unwavering support of hiring military veterans, reservists and their spouses. More than 11 percent of Frontier's employees are military veterans and reservists. The company was named a “Top 100” 2014 Military Friendly Employer, Its strong military recruitment program for transitioning service members and spouses seeking civilian employment offers best practices that can be adapted to target the hiring of the long-term unemployed.

Frontier has 830 employees in Ohio who serve customers in 80 counties.

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Gourmet Gardens’ new partner brings fresh ideas to Sylvania restaurant When Nasir Tausif joined Gourmet Gardens’ owner Chef Jia Weng and his wife, JoAnne Wu, he brought fresh ideas to enhance the long-standing Sylvania area eatery located at 5817 Monroe St. in the Country Square shopping center.

“I had heard the restaurant was for sale, but I would only consider becoming a part of the operation if Chef Weng and his wife would become partners and stay involved with the restaurant,” he noted.

Last November, after all of the documentation was completed, Tausif began to implement all of those new ideas.

First, the interior of the restaurant was updated. Walls boast fresh coats of paint and new murals. New chairs complement new

tablecloths and chandeliers. Even the kitchen was renovated from top to bottom.

A revised menu reflects the fresh new look and features the most popular entrees and lunches served through the years. “Most Chinese menus are quite extensive but we really streamlined our menu keeping favorite dishes with new, elegant names,” Tausif said.

“And, Chef Weng has enhanced the flavors and tastes of all of our menu items.”

“In addition, we have eliminated the pork dishes from the menu and use only Halal meat processed according to special Muslim dietary rules to make us the only Muslim Chinese restaurant in the area,” Tausif explained.

The new menu features appetizers includ-

Chamber Spotlight Business

Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman Alan Sattler, left, and chamber board member Peter Scharfenberg, right, congratulate Dave White, Jr. and Joe Mehling, general manager of Dave White Chevrolet, the Business Spotlight company of the month.

Joins State Bank

Luncheon Speaker

Jaci Hays State Bank announced the addition of Jaci Hays as a mortgage loan originator for Toledo and the surrounding areas.

Hays is a business graduate with over 18 years experience in mortgage lending. Her knowledge of the market and leadership capabilities makes her a lender of choice for many top real estate professionals in the area.

She educates first-time homebuyers and provides a vast array of mortgage solutions for a variety of borrowers’ needs. She also maintains a thorough knowledge of features and benefits of all bank products and services to assist customers in obtaining specialized services from other bank departments.

Hays is a member of the Toledo Board of Realtors, Mortgage Bankers Association and Home Builders Association. Her offices are located at 6041 Monroe St. in Sylvania.

Jim Lange of Truth at Work, greets Northview classmate Jeff Stansley of Stansley Industries, at the Feb. 4 Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting.

Lange was the guest speaker at the event.

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ing spring or vegetable rolls, crab Rangoon, fried chicken strips, wings and fried shrimp; egg drop or chicken corn, hot and sour and vegetable soup, rice, and noodles. Dinner entrees feature several chicken, beef, lamb, seafood and vegetable dishes and lunch selections include chicken, beef, seafood and vegetable dishes to be eaten in or carried out. A delivery service within a three-mile radius is also available on orders of over $15.

“While some of the regular customers stopped coming in when we made the changes to the menu, most of them have returned when they heard how good the food is. And, we have some customers that have been eating here for over 30 years,” Tausif noted. “Overall, we have had a very positive reaction to the new look and the new menu.”

A kitchen staff of three and a wait staff of five is on hand to serve the 250-seat restaurant

open daily for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dinner is served Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 3 to 10 p.m.

Tausif, a mechanical engineer, began his career in the restaurant business as a student at UCLA over 40 years ago. “I worked parttime in five-star restaurants while I was in school. I really loved the business and I have always loved to cook,” he recalled. “My dream was always to own a restaurant one day.”

The journey to realizing that dream has included an engineering career, being a house husband while his children were young and his wife completed her residency in family medicine at Flower Hospital, and as a residential home builder.

“Last year, I knew that it was time for me to go into the restaurant business,” he said.

Nasir Tausif, center, recently joined JoAnne Wu, left, and her husband, Chef Jia Weng, to refresh Gourmet Gardens.

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Tenant returns to Liberty Square “I always had wonderful service at Liberty Square,” stated Dennis Olejownik of Contemporary Financial Planning Investment Management Inc. “This is a great building that is well maintained and in a convenient location.”

Olejownik recently moved back to Building One in Liberty Square, 4149 Holland-Sylvania Road. “I left here for an office setting that included full support services,” he explained.

“While those services were important to me at

one time, now with the newest in technology, I can have everything I need thanks to my phone, teleconferencing, and more. And, I could move back to an office that is much more convenient for me and many of my clients.”

“I have been offering financial planning and investment management services for clients for over 30 years,” Olejownik said. “Ì help my clients plan their financial strategies and then manage those investments.”

Olejownik said that while he works with people of all ages, he enjoys working with people who are 55 and older who are looking at retirement.

“We can help our clients structure the income portions of their retirement plan. We develop strategies on what is the best way to access income sources and also how to invest retirement funds,” he said. “Our goal is to take the mystery out of investing, managing risk, preparing for retirement and preserving the

wealth of our clients.”

Some of the services offered are college funding, tax management, investment planning, retirement planning, estate conservation, risk and cash management and charitable giving.

Olejownik is a registered representative licensed through ProEquities Inc., a member of the FINRA and SIPC. He also holds a Securities Principals License and is insurance licensed with the state of Ohio.

Ciao! Ristorante receives honor

L-R: Bobbie Ziviski talks with Dennis Olejownik of Contemporary Financial Planning Investment Management Inc. Terry Kretz is the general manager of Ciao!, which received the Presidential Award of Excellence.

The 2013 The Mainstreet Ventures (MSV) Presidential Award of Excellence was awarded to Ciao! Ristorante during an award ceremony held recently at The Chop House in Ann Arbor, Mich. The award was accepted by Terry Kretz, general manager of Ciao! and district manager of the Toledo-market on behalf Ciao! Ristorante.

The MSV Presidential Award of Excellence is awarded to the MSV restaurant that received the highest marks during a rigorous inspection series conducted by the MSV executive team from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2013.

The inspection series is a culmination of over 960 hours of inspections by the MSV executive team comprised of corporate staff, district managers and general managers. The

2013 inspection team traveled over 5,400 miles across five states in nine cities, evaluating each MSV restaurant within a documented code of standards and excellence.

The Presidential Award of Excellence reflects the best of the best among the MSV family of restaurants. This coveted award identifies that Ciao! Ristorante in Sylvania, achieved the highest scores during the MSV inspection series in adherence to management standards for kitchen operations, serving and dining operations, training and personnel professionalism, safety and sanitation standards, and management of business operations.

This is Ciao!'s second Presidential Award of Excellence.

Charlie’s pizza takes fourth at national show The Bluto is a monster pizza. The concoction of Alfredo base with spinach, garlic, chicken, artichokes and ricotta topped with almonds took fourth place out of 70 competitors at the Best of the Midwest Pizza contest Feb. 9-10. The event was held during the North American Pizza and Ice Cream show in Columbus, Ohio.

Chef Steve Weaver Sr., co-owner of Charlie’s Pizza in Saxon Square, entered his creation, which was the winner of the area’s 2013 Pizza Palooza. This was the first time Weaver had entered a nationally recognized competition against former national and world champions.

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Healthy Helena

Sugar-free, gluten-free lifestyle made easy I am going to introduce you to a progression towards a sugar-free, gluten-free lifestyle made easy! Let me make a few statements before continuing. I am a special education teacher, not a doctor, so I will not be able to back a gluten/sugar-free diet with a year-long case study. However, I can tell you that after I started on this journey, I have lost a significant amount of weight, my blood sugar, cholesterol level and heart rate are completely healthy and I have attained a continuous amount of energy I found previously lacking.

I was always a relatively healthy eater.

However, the foods I consumed that I thought to be nutritious (bread, pasta, fat-free items) were, in fact, impeding my health. Toward the end of my freshman year of college, I had gained a lot of weight and was extremely sick and fatigued. I went to the doctor and received blood work. The results indicated that I had

very elevated sugar levels (pre-diabetic). The “D” word completely freaked me out. I did not want to relate myself to the large, old man who says “diabetes” like “diabeetus.” I was informed that with diet and exercise, I could reverse the diagnosis so I started to take immediate action.

I learned that sugar and simple carbohydrates did not process in my body like they did with the norm. I, like many people presumed “fat makes you fat,” but the real enemy is sugar.

It is like a drug and the more we consume the more we want. Eliminating it the first three days was no walk in the park, but after a solid week, I could feel the changes in my body and overall energy. I felt good, I lost weight and exercise became fun, so I kept going.

Since that diagnosis and the elimination of refined sugars and simple carbohydrates, I have lost over 70 pounds and went from a size 16 to a size 6. I am not telling you all to take a

Cauliflower Crust Pizza Toppings: Crust: Low sugar marinara sauce 1 head cauliflower 1/2 cup low fat mozzarella cheese 2 eggs beaten and/or 1/2 cup low fat cheddar cheese 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Any toppings you desire! I suggest 1 tsp oregano peppers, mushrooms, onions and 2 cloves chopped garlic spinach. If you wish to add meat, 1 tsp salt you may, but make sure it is cooked 1 tsp pepper first before topping 1 tsp garlic salt 2 tbs olive oil (optional) Preheat oven to 450. Chop the raw head of cauliflower and pulse in the food processor until the consistency looks like rice. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the cauliflower for 8 minutes. When cooked, scoop one cup of the cauliflower into a mixing bowl. (There should be about 3 cups total, but one crust calls for one cup of cauliflower. If you are making more at once, you can double or triple the recipe. If not, put the remaining two cups in the fridge and you can use them for future crusts or to make cauliflower hash browns - stay tuned for that recipe!

In the mixing bowl with 1 cup of cauliflower, add the 2 chopped cloves of garlic, 2 eggs and beat. Add the remaining spices and cheese. When thoroughly mixed, spread evenly on a greased cookie sheet. *Make sure you do not make the crust too thick. Think of the thickness of a thin crust pizza when spreading it out* Once spread, you may brush on the olive oil to help brown and add more flavor (optional). Bake for about 10 minutes but continually check.

The crust is ready when you can put a spatula underneath and it can be elevated without breaking. When crust is cooked, add the low sugar marinara sauce and the toppings you desire. Cover with cheese of your choice and put back in the oven until cheese is browned.

Take out of the oven and enjoy a pizza where you can literally eat the whole thing and it won’t amount to the carbs/fat/calories of one slice of traditional pizza!

Ability Center’s annual campaign kicks off When Tiffany Pheils answered the phone, the woman on the other end was looking for answers and frustrated that she had gotten nowhere with agencies in her area: “We don’t do that here …” they had all said. Calling from Akron, the woman lived outside the sevencounty northwest Ohio service area Tiffany typically supported, but she listened, took notes, and said she would begin looking for the answers needed. Over the next two days, she searched and researched, finding a number of solutions to make the woman’s life better.

Such is the passion and dedication with which Ability Center staff conduct their business every day. Located on Monroe Street, just west of the Promenade Shops, the world-class Center for Independent Living serves as the area’s foremost authority on issues surrounding disability. Whether helping someone find answers to questions or understand forms, receive a much-needed ramp or service dog, learn to use TARPS or cook using one hand, ACT staff are ready to help. With a mission to assist people with disabilities to live, work and socialize within a fully accessible community, the organization works with numerous partners to build accessible communities that work for everyone.

A few more examples of the programming at ACT: Since its inception, the Center’s Nursing Home Transition program has helped nearly 600 people to get out or stay out of nursing homes, helping them to remain in and contribute to their communities. The Equipment

Tiffany Pheils

Loan Program helps people needing medical equipment like walkers, wheelchairs, and electric beds to borrow such equipment. The Community Connections Program assists people wishing to participate in communitybased activities, from boating to running marathons to skydiving. When helping people chase their dreams and explore what is possible, the sky literally is the limit. This month kicks off The Ability Center’s Annual Campaign. Many of the Center’s abovementioned efforts are made possible by the Annual Campaign and by ongoing donations from the community. If you would like to help make a difference, contact Kelly Repka, Director of Development, at 419/885-5733. You can also visit the website: abilitycenter.org to contribute online.

drastic lifestyle change, but instead to take steps to progressing towards a healthier you.

I have a passion for cooking and I have created many of my own recipes that are gluten and sugar free, along with modifying traditional dishes like substituting mashed potatoes for a creamy, decadent cauliflower mash! I will share with you my recipes and I encourage you to share your favorite dishes with me. I am sure I can make a gluten/sugar free version that is just as delicious and get you on track to improving your health!

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Hits the Courts

BY MARY HELEN DARAH

A Visit with Head Coach Tricia Cullop and UT Lady Rockets Tricia Cullop, head coach of the University of Toledo Women’s Basketball team, came to The University of Toledo in 2008 with the formable task of rebuilding the Lady Rockets of the Mid-American Conference. Since that time, Coach Cullop and her teams have hung four postseason banners in Savage Arena including a 2011 WNIT championship banner, two MAC regular-season title banners and four West Division crown banners. The Lady Rockets were also tournament finalists in 2010.

Coach Cullop received a bachelor’s degree in communications in 1993 from Purdue University where she played for the Boilermakers. She was part of the team that won Purdue’s first-ever Big Ten championship.

I experienced her communicative capabilities up close when I had the pleasure of hanging

The Savvy Sylvanian, right, visited with Tricia Cullop, left, head coach of the UT Lady Rockets.

courtside with Coach Cullop and her team. I have always admired her from afar and after experiencing her explain in a clear, respectful manner, the expectations, drills and plays to her team, my admiration moved to awe. I couldn’t help wondering what she could accomplish in a day in my house filled with four young adults. I am certain Coach would have a tactical strategy to conquer the unwashed dishes and laundry and maintain

L-R: Players Brianna Jones, Andola Dortch and Inma Zanoquera demonstrated a positive attitude on and off the court.

their GPA. In fact her team’s GPA is currently a 3.35; a clear indication of her commitment to academic excellence. “We hold practice early in the morning so Ana [Capotosto] can do her student teaching,” says Cullop. “We also have some kids like Sophie Reecher who are on the pre-med track who have labs in the afternoon.

Our GPA this semester is the highest since I have been here,” she states. “If we can maintain the course, we will be in the top 25 in the country.”

Academically the team is on track and court improvements are being seen daily. “Ana Capotosto is shooting the ball better and Manakana [Janice] is improving her defense.

Overall the team is getting more confident,” says Cullop. “You have to remember that everyone we are bringing off the bench is a freshman. We have a lot of youth out there. Their effort is awesome. They have gotten thrown into the fire and they are getting better every day.”

The team continues to look forward. On the day I attended practice, Coach Cullop was heading to a recruiting visit. “I get to watch one of our signees play in her senior night game,” she states. “She scored 44 points last week. We also have six kids coming in the freshman class that will help us. We are very excited about where we are headed. I can’t talk about their names but we are about two years ahead right now in our recruiting.”

Off the court the Lady Rockets have supported the community with their involvement in such projects as the NWO Affiliate of Susan G. Komen and Habitat for Humanity. In return, the community has supported the Lady Rockets for which Coach Cullop is immensely thankful. She states, “We are blessed Toledo has held the MAC attendance record for women’s basketball for 23 straight years. For several years we have been in the top 50 in the country in attendance. I am not certain the exact number, but I believe it to be in the top 30 right now. That is a real distinction in a rebuilding year. It speaks volumes about the loyalty of our fan base and how much they appreciate women’s basketball. Our fans provide a home court advantage that is very revered by the country. That is one of the main reasons we were the only mid major in the country granted a NCAA hosting opportunity. They want to send a tournament where they know fans are going to show up. When you look back at the last six years at how many games have been won on this court, you have to remember the big role that our unbelievable fan base played.”

I hated to have my time with the Coach and the Lady Rockets come to an end. I truly cherished the time and not just because I had the rare opportunity to feel petite as a woman of height. It was difficult to leave an environment of positive encouragement, respect and commitment that, sadly in our world, is becoming more of a rarity. Thankfully, I know where to find it. See you at the game!

Cheer on The University of Toledo’s Lady Rockets at their three remaining home games being played in Savage Arena on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. vs. Western Michigan, Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m. vs. Central Michigan and Wednesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. vs. Eastern Michigan. Purchase tickets by calling 419/530GOLD (4353) at utrockets.com.

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Laurie Cohen and Jessi Averill, both of Northwest Ohio Food Bank, welcomed guests to Hearts of Fire.

Mary and Buzz Ziegler and Sue and Tim Pontis visited at the event held at Highland Meadows.

Heather Trejo won first prize in the masquerade contest at the Baila Rico Valentine’s Day Party.

Matt Miller takes Joy Youster for a spin on the dance floor at Cinco de Mayo.

Committee members Elaine LaValley Lewandowski and Kathy Perry enjoyed Hearts of Fire that benefited the NWO Food Bank.

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Tony Rios kept the Latin beat and the Valentine’s Day party going through the evening.

Connie and Kwaku Nantwi of Sylvania enjoyed the salsa dancers at the Baila Rico Valentine’s Day Party.

Soprano Liz Baldwin was congratulated by Shannon Scully and Candy Sturtz on her performance in the Toledo Opera Gala ‘Ladies in Red’ at the Valentine Theatre on Feb. 14 and Feb. 16.

Look who-o-o was at Secor Metropark during ‘Owls Return,’ featuring volunteers from Nature’s Nursery.

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Linda Martineau and Sue Polzin show their pink spirit at the annual Toledo Rockets for the Cure game.

Sylvania students Riley Runnels and Caity Hoffman visit with Sylvania Schools Superintendent Brad Rieger before the UT Lady Rockets game.

University of Toledo Rocket head coach Tricia Cullop and Chrys Peterson of WTOL visited before the auction of specially designed pink UT Lady Rocket’s jerseys.

Kent Hagemeyer, Sue Scheib and former UT ‘Blue T’ award recipient, Jim Scheib, eagerly waited to greet the team courtside.

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Fourth grade students Maira Hafeez and Lillie Howe look for their weavings with Central Trail art teacher Tina Arndt.

Central Trail art teacher Tina Arndt talks with first grade student Joshua Wang about his bird effigy project on display.

Carly Nusbaum and her friend Lily Krebs look for their effigy bird sculptures at the Sylvania Heritage Museum.

Emma and Chas Irons take a break during their visit to the Sylvania Heritage Museum open house for Central Trail students, their parents and friends.

Shana Phillips and her children Jacob and Orly sign in for the Central Trail open house.

Joshua Schmidt admires the weavings created by Central Trail fourth-grade students.

Museum volunteers help Sylvania art teachers display student art projects for the annual art show that runs through March 19.

Christy Buganski and her children Bella, Dylan and Camden stopped for cookies and punch during the Central Trail open house Feb. 12.

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NV Honored Musician

Business Tech students headed to state competition

Senior Ruth Chaban has been named the Northview musician of the week. She is an alto in the Northview A Cappella Choir and Harmony Road Show. She is also an active member in Northview’s Theater Department.

Last fall, she portrayed the role of one of the three blind mice in Northview’s production of ‘Shrek the Musical.’

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The Global Marketing team of Sarah Klepzig, Gabby Croci, Heather Dorner and Meagan Jamieson took a first-place finish, earning them a seat at the state championships next month.

Northview and Southview students in Business Technology competed in the Regional Business Professionals of America contest on Feb. 12 at Clay High School. The following Business Technology students will be representing Sylvania at the State Leadership Conference for Business Professionals of America in Columbus in March. Those students include Small Business Management Team: Davidson Baker, Jacob Bilek, Caleb Rau; Administrative Support Research Individual: Lars Culver; Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications: Bailey Duhamel; Advanced Spreadsheet Applications: Ellen Tolson; Integrated Office Applications: Brandon Osborn and Erika McCoy; Economic Research Team: Matthew Bules, Michael Condon, Michael DiPofi and Ben Forrester; Entrepreneurship: Hannah Clark; Global

Marketing Team: Gabby Croci, Heather Dorner, Meagan Jamieson and Sarah Klepzig; Presentation Management Individual: Jai Strong, all from Northview; and Financial Analyst: Niya King, John Lee and Samantha Osinski of Southview.

NV to host jazz festival The 26th annual Northview Jazz Festival will be held Wednesday, Feb. 26.

Performances will begin at 4:15 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Northview High School.

This year featured guests will be the Ohio University Jazz Faculty. The festival will also showcase many of the outstanding high school jazz bands from northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Admission is $2 per person at the door.

Chamber Students of the Month

Southview principal Dave McMurray joins Chaoxi Hou and her son Lance Lu, Southview senior, who was named Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce’s Student of the Month along with Erin Bishop, Northview senior. Her parents, Mimi and Steve Bishop, and Northview principal Steve Swaggerty were also at the Chamber’s February 4 luncheon meeting.

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Students Learn About Distracted Driving

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Olympiad Winner

Allison Hosinski, 2013 graduate of Sylvania Northview High School, has been named to the University of Pittsburgh’s Dean’s List for the Fall, 2013 semester earning a GPA of 3.703/4.00.

She is a freshman and is the daughter of Jean (Jay) Jenkins and Tom (Christine) Hosinski. She plans to major in Linguistics and International Business. At Pitt, she enjoys participating in ‘Improv nite’ and is an active member in the Italian, French and Russian clubs.

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McCord Junior High School student Patrick Andres was awarded a second place, a third place and a fifth place in the three events in the Science Olympiad held in Solon, Ohio. McCord students received nine ribbons and medals in the event and placed sixth overall out of more than 20 schools.

McCord students will advance to the regional competition on March 1 at Defiance College.

Southview students Kim Morales, Gwen Nuendorfer, coordinator with the Lucas County Traffic Safety program, Autumn Walton, C.J. Holloway, Kenni Green and Deb Chany of SCAT look on as TeRaine Gilmore takes a turn behind the wheel and learns about what happens to drivers when they are distracted. The distracted driving simulator was at Southview on Feb. 11 and Northview on Feb.12 and 13. Sylvania Community Action Team (SCAT), ProMedica and Lucas County Traffic Safety Program sponsored the simulator in the schools in an effort to educate students on the problems of distracted driving.

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“Sylvania Views” will be on sale or available to order. Be sure to visit the Limelite Boutique and check out the comfy spring sandals that are on sale.

Other participants include Chandler Café, J&G Pizza, Kevin Charles Hair Design, Sodbuster Bar, Limelite Boutique, T-Shirts & Treasures, Bel-Main Upholstery, Choconotes, Main Street Hair Design, Sylvan Studios, Hudson Gallery, Executive Diner on Main, C'est la Vie and Merle Norman of Sylvania.

Several locally owned home-based businesses will bring their products to downtown and will have cash and carry items and displays next to TK Lane’s and Bel-Main Upholstery at

5679 Main St. They include Avon, Brinker Glass, Custom Jewelry Designs, Foodie Cards, Fried Marbles, Jewel Kade, Klaire Russell, Lia Sophia, Mary Kay, Recycled & Handmade Originals, Scentsy, Sunny Meade Alpacas and Tastefully Simple.

In addition, Client Services Director Jenny Barlos will bring Clover, a black lab assistance dog from the Assistance Dogs For Achieving Independence of the Ability Center to do demonstrations during the evening.

Brenda Clixby, of You Can Be An Artist, will be at Chandler Café and other organizations will have displays in the concourse.

All proceeds benefit The Ability Center.

Volunteers from ProMedica Trauma Services, Gina Veres, Rhonda Dressel and Julie Hoffman were joined by Mercy student volunteer Alexandra Rector to help with the simulator.

Northview students also learned about driving distracted with the simulator.

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Holy Trinity Power of the Pen Students Advance

Students Achieve Black Belt Status Karate America student Lily Turner has been doing martial arts since the age of 5. She recently took first place at the AKA Grand Nationals in her intermediate division.

Brennan Green has been in martial arts since he was 5. He took first place in the 10-11 year old Black Belt division in Chicago at the AKA Grand Nationals.

SUA staged ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’

Several students from the Holy Trinity Parish School Power of the Pen team advanced to regionals to be held March 12, 2014, at Lourdes University. Pictured are Aaliyah Smith (7th grade), Claudia Dominique (8th grade) and Claudia Cromly (7th grade). Head coach for the team is Kathy Dominique with Brian Dunne, Language Arts faculty member, serving in an advisory capacity. Aaliyah is the daughter of Jim and Melanie Smith, Claudia is the daughter of Pete and Kathy Dominique and Claudia is the daughter of Matthew and Deanna Cromly.

St. John’s Jesuit to perform Godspell

Sylvania resident Catherine Korhumel and Brynn Hoffman sang as part of the chorus in the SUA show.

BY CHRISTINE HOLIDAY St. Ursula Academy presented its annual musical at the Franciscan Theatre recently.

Singers and dancers from SUA, St. Francis de Sales High School and Toledo School for the Arts presented the story of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor© Dreamcoat. St. Francis senior Stephen Gullette sang the lead role, and the narrator’s role was filled by three SUA students—junior Kennedy Bohm, sophomore Daniella Gilbert, and senior Sierra Sturt.

Director Elizabeth Clarke Horrigan marked her 20th year with St. Ursula productions with this show. Her staff included Allison Krzyminski and Wen Chin Liu, music directors; Melissa Beland, technical director; Mary Elaine Schoen, assistant technical director; and Heather Klatt, choreographer. Bailey Cherry was stage manager.

Sylvania resident Stephen Gullette wore the amazing coat in his role as Joseph.

St. John’s Jesuit High School will perform Godspell on March 14-16 at the Valentine Theatre. Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, March 14; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 15; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16.

Conceived and originally directed by John Michael Tebelak, with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, Godspell is one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time.

Playing the part of Jesus in SJJ’s production of Godspell will be Nick Case ’14, while Lucas

Eckel ’14 will play John the Baptist and Judas will be played by Sylvania resident Alex Hasselbach ’15.

Tickets are $12 plus a $2 Valentine Theatre Box Office handling fee and can be purchased by visiting the Valentine Theatre Box Office, by calling 419/242-2787 or online at www.valentinetheatre.com. When buying tickets, ask about limited special onstage seating for audience members 12 years of age and older available only by visiting or calling the Valentine Theatre Box Office.

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Lourdes students experience nursing education in foreign countries This year, nursing students at Lourdes University are putting aside the traditional classroom environment for real world learning overseas through four international opportunities offered in Africa (Lesotho), Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Peru.

A course titled Nursing 450: Transcultural Experiences in Health Care, gave Lourdes students the chance to learn about the history, culture, health, and health care of Lesotho, Africa. Bounded on all sides by South Africa, Lesotho is a sovereign kingdom, ranking third in the world for HIV/AIDS population.

Teachers and students spent the second portion of the course learning first-hand in Lesotho.

While in Africa, the group toured the Queen

Mamo’hato Hospital and Kick4Life HIV Prevention & Education Center, traveled with Doctors Without Borders to rural health clinics, visited with student nurses and faculty from the National University of Lesotho, and interacted with children at the Motsekua orphanage and the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Clinic.

The Lesotho group will give a presentation on their experience Wednesday, Feb 19 at 4 p.m. in St. Joseph Hall room 110.

For the 2010 Spring Break, Lourdes Associate Professor Martha Gallagher, Ph.D., established a health care mission to Pestel, Haiti for the Nursing 450 course. Sadly, that year a 7.0M earthquake devastated the island, putting

the mission on hold. Never giving up on her plans, Dr. Gallagher partnered with a local group of health care providers to finally fulfill the Haiti mission trip this year. Together, the team worked in tandem with Haitian clinic personnel and village health promoters in providing dental care, physical examinations, and treatment of both episodic and chronic diseases to local residents. The nursing faculty also designed patient education posters for the Sisters’ medical clinic and for the village health promoters and taught various classes based on common health issues in the region.

This month, the nurse anesthesia program students are spending a week in the Dominican Republic as part of the Midwest Medical

Missions, Inc. team, led by Arvind Mistry, M.D., an anesthesiologist with the Toledo Clinic. There, the group will assist medical staff, and provide anesthesia for procedures.

Continuing her mission work, this summer Dr. Gallagher will offer another mission to Lourdes nursing students, this time in Peru.

The group will spend Aug. 11- 14 in Chorrillos, and Aug. 18-23 in Iquitos. Both trips are conducted through the Peruvian-American Medical Society. Dr. Gallagher has directed the Chorrillos mission for over 10 years, and it is recognized by the Peruvian-American Medical Society as a permanent PAMS mission.

Distinguished Lectureship in American History & Culture planned at Lourdes

Leonne M. Hudson, Ph.D., Lourdes University will hold the 2014 Distinguished Lectureship in American

History and Culture, “The Reaction of Black Americans to Lincoln’s Death,” Thursday, March 6, at 7 p.m. in the Franciscan Center.

Guest lecturer is Leonne M. Hudson, Ph.D., an associate professor of history and the faculty advisor to Phi Alpha Theta at Kent State University. Dr. Hudson’s specialty is 19th Century U.S. history. Currently, he has a research project in progress on the reaction of black soldiers to the death of Abraham Lincoln. His published works include: Company ‘A’ Corps of Engineers (U.S.A., 18461848) in the Mexican War, and The Odyssey of a Southerner: The Life and Times of Gustavus Woodson Smith.

About Hudson’s lecture: When Abraham Lincoln was called by the angels to make his “sacrifice upon the altar of

Events planned at Lourdes Lourdes Univerity has scheduled a book discussion and dinner. Participants should read “A Place to Stand” by Jimmy Santiago Baca then join a group for dinner Feb 25. A prison employee and a former inmate will add to the discussion. For more information, contact kwilson@sistersosf.org or 419/824-3515.

On Friday Feb. 21, Fr. Jim Bacik, noted theologian, will present his monthly lecture exploring contemporary topics through the eyes of various theologians from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Franciscan Center Theatre. He will present “Rosemary Ruether on Feminism.” To register, visit sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org.

Lourdes Lifelong Learning’s monthly lecture series is held the third Friday of the month in the Franciscan Center at 10:00 a.m. Free to members and first-time visitors. On Feb. 21 – ‘Grandparents: their positive impact on the next generation’ is the topic. What legacy will we leave our children and grandchildren? Bill Geha, a grandparent and Prevention & Intervention Cordinator for Sylvania Schools,

will serve as speaker.

Restock Drive Sylvania Franciscan Village (SFV) kicked off its third annual Have a Heart Restock Drive to supply hygiene items to five local outreach centers: Assumption Outreach Center, Bethany House, Helping Hands of St. Louis, Our Lady of Lourdes Outreach, and Sylvania Area Family Services.

On Saturday, Feb. 8, Lourdes University’s Student Government Association challenged the community to help them fill up the campus shuttle bus with approximately 2,500 donated items. “The Sylvania Franciscan Village is founded on strong community relationships and our belief that working together we can accomplish so much more. We continue to identify ways to use our many resources for the benefit of our community and chose to collect hygiene items because these are necessities for every household,” shares Sr. Janet Doyle, OP, SFV Administrator.

freedom” on April 15, 1865, the Union felt it had lost its most powerful and elegant voice.

Lamentations of grief were said to have permeated every corner of the nation, including in the Black American community which was plunged into deep mourning for the man whom they had come to admire as their Savior, friend, and protector. Many freedmen wondered aloud what would happen to them in the wake of Lincoln’s demise. The disillusionment of the former slaves was

magnified with their belief that the government itself had died along with its president because the two of them were inextricably bound together.

Consumed with grief and sorrow, many in the Black American community believed that a return to slavery was a real possibility.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

For more information, call Dwayne Beggs, Ph.D., assistant professor of history, at 419/243648 or abeggs@lourdes.edu.

Lourdes Cheer, Dance teams score success Lourdes University’s competitive dance team posted a first-place finish at the Siena Heights Saints Spectacular while the competitive cheer team earned a runner-up finish at the Fieldhouse in Adrian, Mich.

The dance team posted a season-high score of 90.73 to earn the victory, finishing more than three points ahead of runner-up Siena Heights.

The cheer squad finished with a total of 83.02,

edging out Aquinas for second place.

Concordia (Mich.) won the cheer title at 87.28.

“Lourdes cheer and dance has been working hard for this competition and it showed in our overall performances,” head coach Ori Rife stated. “We have two tough competitions left this month, and we’re going to continue to push for improvements in practices so we can keep seeing results on the competition floor.”

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Northview athletes sign letters of intent

Southview Athletes to Play Collegiate Sports Sylvania Northview High School senior varsity soccer player Ashley Ingle signs her intent to play for the University of Akron with mom Jeri by her side.

Sylvania Northview Principal Steve Swaggerty, left, and athletic director Chris Irwin, right, are on hand as senior baseball player Trenton Bick signs a letter of intent to play baseball for Jackson College.

Seniors Ashley Ingle and Trenton Bick signed their intent to play collegiate sports next fall. Ashley will be playing soccer at Akron University and Trenton baseball at

Jackson. On Thursday, Feb. 20, senior John Wendt will sign his intent to play soccer on the United States Air Force team following his appointment to the Air Force Academy.

Cougarettes Win Hip Hop Competition

The Sylvania Southview Cougarettes, coached by Adrienne Salon, were Hip Hop Champions, Jazz runners-up, and Pom runners-up in the Feb. 8 Ohio State University Dance Team competition following its seventh annual dance workshop held at St. Ursula Academy. The St. Ursula’s team, coached by Erin Parseghian, were Jazz champions, earning a 1st Place and Platinum award, and Pom champions, with a 1st Place and High Gold Award. The team also were runners-up in the Hip Hop category with a High Gold Award. The Northview, Southview and St. Ursula Academy teams will compete at the OASSA (Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators) State Championships at Ohio State March 2.

NV hockey alumni to play at UMass 22 from UMass Lowell wanting him to play immediately. He drove there on Jan. 24, registered for classes and then moved into his dorm. He was cleared to play by the NCAA. UMass Lowell is ranked 8th in the nation.

According to Dalton’s mother, hockey players do not go straight from high school to D1 or D3 colleges. They play two years of “Juniors” so they can be scouted by the colleges. “It has been a very long yet rewarding journey with many, many coaches to thank,” says his mom Laura Cohen. “He started playing hockey, his Godgiven talent, at age 4.”

Dalton Carter during play in Kalamazoo.

Dalton Carter has signed to play ice hockey at UMass Lowell. Dalton is a Sylvania Northview Hockey alumni from the 2012 state-bound team and served as its captain his senior year. After he graduated high school, he played a brief stint with the Kalamazoo Junior K-Wings of Kalamazoo, Mich, but was traded one month into the season. He played the remainder of the 2012/2013 season with the Northern Cyclones in New Hampshire. He continued play with the team for the most of 2013/2014 until he received a phone call Jan.

Self defense classes BadDog Boxing/MMA/Jujitsu will hold a Children’s Self Defense Workshop on Saturday March 1 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. This free event will focus on self defense, antibullying, and abduction.

A Women’s Self Defense Workshop will follow from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.This free event will focus on women’s self defense, rape prevention, and abduction prevention.

For more information call Kelly at 419/341-0071.

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L-R: SoutHview athletes recently signed letters of intent to play at the collegiate level. They include Berry Grant, Mt. Union, football; Malik Locket, Notre Dame, football; Ryan Stout, University of Cincinnati, football; Nate Hall, Northwestern University, football; Bethany Thomas, University of Toledo, soccer; Scott Anderson, Siena Heights, football; and JJ Pinckney, University of Cincinnati, football.

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SCHUYLER STUPICA A STUDENT SPEAKS PB&J goes a long way On what started as an unexceptional Monday, I discovered a hidden talent. I’ll give you a few hints: it’s not knitting, or pogo-sticking, ultimate frisbee, although Schuyler Stupica I am pretty good at all of those things, if I do say so myself. No, no. That Monday night, I discovered that I am a master PB&J sandwich maker. Yes that’s right. I learned that I can make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich before the person next to me even has time to seal it in a Ziploc bag.

Normally, this hidden talent would not be very useful. However, on the night that I participated in St. Ursula’s and St. John’s Labre program, where more than 100 PB&J sandwiches are made, my skill turned out to be very valuable indeed.

The Labre program is named after St. Benedict Joseph Labre, a man who gave up money and home to serve the street poor. In his honor, St. John and St. Ursula students come together every Monday night to serve Toledo’s hungry. They make sandwiches and soup, and bag chips, candy, and cookies. Six homemade casseroles are brought to St. Ursula by volunteers, and in the winter the program also collects donations of hats, gloves, scarves, and coats. When all the food has been assembled, students head to St. Ursula’s chapel for a brief prayer service. Then they board two vans and deliver the meals to people in central city neighborhoods.

I had the opportunity to participate in the Labre program because I am a part of a youth philanthropy group called Within, which raises awareness about teenage homelessness.

The leader of the group set aside a Labre night specifically for students involved with Within, and I jumped at the opportunity. I had heard great things about the program, but never thought I would be able to participate. When that Monday night came, I couldn’t wait to immerse myself in service.

At 4:00, I arrived at St. Ursula with my friend Nicole. The St. Ursula girls welcomed us immediately and we were united by this service project. St. Ursula’s Life Skills room was a bustle of activity. Two people were making ham and cheese sandwiches, four people making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, two people bagging chips, candy, and cookies, and two people making soup. I paired up with a girl named Carly who bagged sandwiches as I made them, and she was soon exclaiming that she couldn’t keep up with all the sandwiches that kept coming her way. I must have gone pretty hard core in my sandwich-

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making, because by the end of it my hands were covered in sticky jelly and gloppy peanut butter.

Once we had filled multiple crates and food warmers with meals, we loaded the food and winter clothing into two vans. We headed to St. Ursula’s chapel for a prayer service. I read that day’s Gospel, and a Labre veteran named Cara gave the group a few words of wisdom about what to expect from the rest of the night. We then prayed together for the intercession of St. Benedict Joseph Labre.

On the car ride to our first destination, we participated in some icebreaker activities, while our van’s scribe wrote down everyone’s names. One student from each van was assigned to be a ‘scribe,’ which meant that it was his or her responsibility to record the names of students volunteering, the names of some of the people served and any memorable moments from the night. Labre’s philosophy is that making personal connections with the people it serves is just as important as the food it distributes. Having to write memories and names in a journal encourages students to have conversations and make these personal connections.

Our first stop was the home of a single mom with four young children. We parked in front of her house, and before we knew it four little kids bounded out the front door. One little boy hopped into the trunk and began grabbing his favorites from the crates of food.

He seemed to know the inventory better than I did! “I want candy,” he said with a mischievous grin, and plunged his hand into the crate of sweets. The little girl was a little more timid.

She asked politely for a cup of hot chocolate, and did not jump into the back of the van to pick out her food for herself. All of the kids were sweet and playful, and it was bittersweet to see them so excited about the arrival of food. We gave the kids piggy back rides and talked to their mother. Two other men saw our vans as they were walking by, and asked for a cup of soup each. We happily obliged, and then were off to our next stop.

Our next destination was a parking lot across the street from a church. We had a crowd of people within minutes of our arrival.

They lined up at each van with grocery bags to be filled with food. Some just asked for a cup of hot chocolate. For over an hour we handed out food, trying to keep up with the endless stream of people who walked over for meals and conversation. As I passed out food I couldn’t keep from smiling, even when it started to make my cheeks hurt. There is a certain joy that only comes from giving, and when you are filled with that kind of joy, how could you stop from smiling? I heard many genuine “thank you’s” and “God bless you’s” that night.

I never knew that PB&J could go such a long way.

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Could you get your hands on any given document if you were out of town? You would have to carry copies with you. Hence, “The Cloud,” which has been around since the 1950s. Numerous Cloud suppliers offer free limited storage then ask you to pay for additional space. I mean between one and seven gigs of space. As soon as you get used to this convenience you will be asked to fork over an average of $50 a year. Now you can store as much or as little as you like.

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S A N D Y G R AT O P O U T S I D E I N S Y L VA N I A Brain In Motion Today, we can attribute our cleverness, in part, to the fact that long ago we could out run and walk almost all mammals over long distances. Man’s ancestors, as endurance athletes, brought down swifter prey through sheer doggedness, jogging and drop dead determination. David Raicheln adds the human body was naturally refined by movement simultaneously as the brain developed.

John D. Polk purports, “... humans then applied their growing ability to think and reason toward tracking prey, becoming the best fed and most successful being from an evolutionary standpoint.” Being in motion made them smarter, and, conversely, being smarter allowed them to move more efficiently. Eventually came the ability to understand higher math and invent iPads.

Accompanied with the desire for life-long learning, man was determined to understand the entire scheme of things. And, still is!

The point is that physical activity helped mold our brains. Regular exercise, even walking, leads to more robust mental abilities, beginning in childhood and continuing into

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old age. The relationship between a healthy body and mind makes true the term “jogging your memory” and provides the incentive we need to be active in 2014. And, what better place than out-of-doors!

However, with all this inclement weather some of your knowledge gathering can take place indoors, too. Consider Lourdes University Life Long Learning with Laura Megeath at www.lifelong @ lourdes.edu.

Mother Nature Outsmarts ‘K’ Information Determined families of five-year-olds were eager to attend open houses regardless of the weather to learn what kindergarten is all about; checking out the school layout; getting familiar with all those charged with that first crucial year; and the convenience of meeting additional team players. The whole community comes together during these open houses. Sylvania Schools are even stronger thanks to school/parent organizations, Boy and Girl Scouts, JCC/YMCA, Leave No Child Inside, Sylvania Community Action Team (SCAT), Tam-O-Shanter and Sylvania Recreation, Sylvania Branch Library, Sylvania Community Arts Commission, Sylvania City and Township Fire Departments, Sylvania City and Sylvania Township Police, Sylvania Community Services Child Care Before and After School and Child Care K-6, and Woodrow Child Care Center.

“Together, we can!”

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CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE City of Sylvania update Recently I had the opportunity to speak at the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and the Sylvania Rotary Club and give an update about the city of Sylvania. I would Mayor Craig Stough like to share the same information with you.

Sylvania is a great place to be! We have excellent schools, great recreation programs and

M IKE JONES TOWNSHIP TOPICS Board Mary Himmelein has been elected to a new term as chairman of the Sylvania Township Zoning Commission. She was elected at a recent organizational meeting of the commission. John King was elected vicechairman and Tom Creque was chosen as secretary.

The board also decided to continue holding its meetings at the township hall on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Cars Sylvania Township trustees have approved the purchase of four new vehicles for the township police department, two 2014 Ford Fusions and two 2014 Ford Utility Police Interceptors. Police Chief Rob Boehme told trustees the total cost for the SUV Interceptors is $51,804. An the total for the Fusions is $37,558. He added that the Interceptors will be used as command vehicles and Fusions will be used as detective cars and for administrative purposes. John Zeitler, township administrator, said the township policy of not enlarging its fleet of vehicles will be adhered to. The department will get rid of four current vehicles. Generally they are disposed of through an Internet government auction.

Life Squad The Life Squad with Sylvania Township Fire Department paramedics on board was the first to use a new system by which some cardiac patients bypass the hospital emergency room and go to what is known as a cath lab where treatment can begin immediately. Deputy Fire Chief Mike Ramm told trustees at a recent meeting that the department was called to a scene where a woman was in distress. The squad members, because of their education, experience and equipment, were able to determine the extent of the problem, notify Toledo Hospital, and take her straight to the cath lab. At the call of the squad, with a review of the case by a cardiologist at the hospital, a team was already assembled in the cath lab to care for the patient. Hospital records show that the woman arrived at 1:42 p.m. and was "quickly registered" and arrived at the cath lab at 1:47 p.m. Chief Ramm stressed that when someone is undergoing a heart attack, time is always the most important factor in survival and recovery. Before this procedure was instituted, time was spent for diagnosis in an emergency room. Relying on the diagnostic ability of life squad members with a review of test results transmitted to the hospital, allows the procedure to bypass some traditional steps and deliver the patient immediately to where that person can receive the specific treatment necessary. The chief told trustees that this is the "up and coming" method of care for heart attack patients and is "really good for our community." He also told trustees that his most recent information was that the patient is recovering.

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venues, desirable neighborhoods and housing stock, excellent healthcare services, an active senior center, solid infrastructure and efficient city services. Sylvania’s quality of life continues to be among the highest in the region, and quality of life is the main reason people and business choose to come to Sylvania.

For Sylvania to remain competitive with other communities, however, we must maintain and continue improving all that the community has to offer. The city of Sylvania is nearly built-out with little undeveloped land, and is no longer an outer ring community. To remain competitive we must redevelop old sites, maintain our infrastructure and continue to improve our city services and make them more efficient. The city must also continue to improve its “curb appeal” appearance to visitors, potential residents and businesses.

To that end, the city of Sylvania has undertaken a number of initiatives. To improve the appearance of our neighborhoods we are continuing our neighborhood street repaving pro-

gram with no assessments to property owners.

The Monroe Street corridor and downtown have been improved with new wayfinding signs, more flowers along the streets and on bridges, and street light repairs and improvements. Sign codes are being enforced to encourage the removal of old or oversized signage.

City infrastructure was improved with the completion of the new two million gallon water tower near Centennial Terrace, constructed with funding help from the state of Ohio. New intersection improvements will be built this summer at the McCord/Brint and King/Brint intersections. Safe routes to school improvements have been completed with new crossing signals, pavement markings and sidewalks, and safety training will be given in the schools this spring.

Land for new development has been created east of the downtown hotel by clearing old buildings. Funding and right-of-way are being pursued for extending the River Trail through

the ProMedica Flower Hospital campus, under US 23 and providing a safe and scenic walking/bicycle connection east to Monroe Street.

The downtown has welcomed new business with Interrupt Marketing, T.K. Lane’s and Lily Whitestone now open, and the Executive Diner on Main is opening soon. Paul Mitchell opened a new school on Monroe Street. NOIC has opened a second office in Sylvania.

ProMedica has purchased Starlite Plaza and is planning a new medical facility. A new Lake Park care facility is being planned for the ProMedica Flower Hospital campus.

The city budget reflects both the increased business activity in Sylvania and the more efficient delivery of city services. Income tax receipts were up over 5 percent in 2013. The 2014 operating budget projects a $228,000 surplus in 2014 with no services cut, employees laid off or taxes raised.

All in all, the future looks bright for Sylvania. Sylvania is still a great place for families and business!

JOHN JENNEWINE

that in addition to the public attention to reduced levels of road salt in the area, plow parts are also becoming scarce.

The township currently has about 300 tons of salt on hand and is waiting for an additional 700 tons from a few different sources. Although that's a lot of salt, township crews have so far spread 2,500 tons of salt on the 130 miles of township streets. Last snow season the township only purchased 1,300 tons of salt and the year prior, only 800 tons of road salt was purchased.

One of the most difficult areas in the township this year has been the SylvaniaMetamora Road corridor. The high winds and massive drifting in this area has been a consistent concern over the past weeks. In addition to the plows working diligently, the township has sent in front-end loaders to remove snow from some of the cul de sacs along that route. Cul de sacs are very difficult to maintain and require extra time for plow drivers.

Mr. Huffman has been public works manager for Sylvania Township since 1989 and has experience with the city of Sylvania and the Ohio Department of Transportation. In all those years he said this is "absolutely" the most trying snow season in his experience.

He added that it is eased somewhat by the work ethic of his crews as well as coordinated efforts with Lucas County and ODOT, which are responsible for snow removal on their routes as they go through the township. Our drivers are trained with a special course in the handling of snow removal equipment presented by ODOT. It is reflected in the safe

operation of these vehicles in very difficult conditions. There have been fewer than 10 complaints about damaged mailboxes and that is a testament to skill of the operators.

In this stubbornly difficult season, Sylvania Township has tried to keep up with Mother Nature, only to know we are at her mercy. It takes everyone’s cooperation and understanding during these trying days. As snow amounts continue to pile up, there is less and less space to put the snow. This can easily create a hazard to our residents. One of the concerns is private snow plow operators pushing snow from private drives and commercial parking lots into the public streets.

The township has already sent 12 to 14 letters to private owners warning them that such a practice is illegal and hazardous to others.

The township isn't looking to make things difficult, but our first responsibility is the safety of our residents and maintaining a clear public right-of-way.

The forecast does not seem to indicate a change in weather patterns anytime soon and the clock continues to tick and so do the expenses. There has been almost $40,000 in overtime pay since the snow began in December, and other expenses will likely have to be met based on the unusual stress of this snow season. Trustees will reassess the budget of the road department in the future.

For now it is appropriate to acknowledge with thanks the diligence and ability of the road department in what may be a snow season for the record books. We all need to take a little extra time in getting where we are going and keep on thinking about Spring!!

TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE Sylvania Township's fire and police services are often recognized for their public service, but this winter has shown a light on another essential department, our road department: This department is responsiJohn Jennewine ble to make our streets passable in this brutal winter. Crews have been working shifts of 12-hours-on and 12hours-off for most of the last six to seven weeks. As pointed out by Greg Huffman, public works manager, when those shifts end most of the operators go home and have to shovel their own driveways and sidewalks, they eat, unwind, sleep and then come back in to take another 12-hour shift. That becomes very difficult, very quickly. It is a testament to the entire department that through this difficult period there has been perfect attendance, even with the high numbers of cold and flu cases reported in our area.

The township's snow-removal equipment has also been put to a rigorous test this season and it too has come through admirably.

Although the township's fleet over the past few years has been downsized, the equipment generally has been upgraded and is newer.

Between storms, the garage has been busy maintaining the equipment and replacing parts as needed. Mr. Huffman pointed out

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GROWING MINDS LEARNING CENTER has programs for most children We are accepting children for the K-6 Virtual On-Line public schooling. We provide a safe, positive and caring environment for children of working parents.

Offering: • Small class size 6-1 • Personal attention • Challenging curriculum •Access to a natural habitat which promotes socialization, art, science and creativity.

Growing Minds also provides a Home Schooling Program. This is in addition to our existing 4 star preschool program.

We have been serving the community for 18 years providing an exceptional learning environment.

We are the only school certified Natural Habitat, from National Wildlife Fed. Out Door Classroom, from Dimensions Growing Up Wild, From Soil and Water Call to participate in one of our informational meetings.

Two Locations: Growing Minds Learning Center 12244 Sylvania Met. Rd. • Berkey, Ohio and 4305 Dorr St. • Toledo, Ohio

419/829-3503

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