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ProMedica Health and Wellness Center Opens

Red Bird Art Walk

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Dr. Daniel Cassavar, president and chief medical officer, ProMedica Physicians, explained how having healthcare providers and services under one roof will benefit patients. 'There is a radiologist, CT scan and a lab on site. We can get results and determine the next course of action all while the patient is still here,' he said.

Bill Mueller, chief pharmacy officer and project specialist, who was instrumental in bringing the project to fruition, basked in the serenity of natural light in the new facility, which emphasizes holistic and collaborative care and improved communications between physicians and patients.

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Dahlia Herrera made drawings of her own while her father, Jose, displayed his artwork at Choconotes.

Banner Winners

Stranahan fifth graders Rocco O’Neill, Colette Beans, Ben Perry and Jaden Muenzer were the winning student artists.

Power of the Pen

An impressive group of Power of the Pen participants from Sylvania lined up on the steps of Timberstone.

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In the waiting areas, patients will enjoy a relaxed, eye-pleasing atmosphere. The three-story, 230,000 square-foot facility houses primary and specialty physicians and an array of services including lab, radiology, ProMedica Optical, ProMedica Pharmacy Counter and ProMedica Urgent Care.

Dr. Stephen Reed, ophthalmologist, and ProMedica Optical, are part of the new ProMedica Health and Wellness Center, located on 5700 Monroe St. On average, over 200 patients an hour will enter the front doors of the new facility.

The interior design of the new ProMedica Health and Wellness Center allows for an abundance of natural light and sweeping views of the sky and surrounding outdoor areas. —by Mary Helen Darah

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Celebrating a Century!

Lynda Collins and her grandson Noah Widman congratulated Geraldine Miller on her 100th birthday at a party at Sunset Village on Jan. 9. Sandy Leidolf of Wisconsin and Joyce Meczkowski of Arkansas also wished their aunt and great aunt happy birthday as did many friends. Mrs. Miller and her late husband, Herman, were residents of the Crestview Apartments for 26 years, moving to Sunset Village in 2007 when the Flower Hospital facility was closed. Mrs. Miller graduated from DeVilbiss High School and spent her career as an executive secretary. She and her husband never owned a car and relied on public transportation to get back and forth to work or to many of the popular spots where they enjoyed ballroom dancing. They also frequented their favorite dining venue, Mancy's, for special occasions. They walked everywhere they could according to her great niece Mrs. Meczkowski. ‘When they closed their home and moved to the Crestview Apartments, they both walked through the building and around the grounds every day. She does the same at Sunset,' her niece stated. 'She also wears a dress or suit, stockings and heels every day. Maybe in my entire life, I saw her in slacks once. But that was a long time ago.' Mr. Miller, a 44-year employee of the former Toledo Trust Co., died in 2009 at the age of 101.

CONGRATULATIONS

Herb Boyer celebrated his 100th birthday at Kingston in Sylvania on Jan.11. Mr. Boyer is a lifetime member of Highland Meadows and was still playing golf last summer. Mr. Boyer has been a member of Highland Meadows Golf Club since 1947 where he served as a past board member. Mr. Boyer was awarded a lifetime membership by the board of governors on his 90th birthday for his service to Highland Meadows Golf Club. –by Mary Helen Darah

Nuptials in Palm Beach, Florida

Listen. Lis ten. Help Help.. Heal. Matt and Jodi Stein Meridieth, center, were married Jan. 3 in Palm Beach, Fla. Also pictured are the groom’s brother Casey Meridieth, mother, Stacy Meridieth, the bride and groom, father of the groom, Lonnie Meridieth, and sister of the groom, Lindsay Meridieth Evans, posed after the wedding. The bride, daughter of Carmie and Todd Stein of Richfield, Ohio, is a graduate of Revere High School in Akron and The Ohio State University and Dever School of Nursing. The groom, son of Stacy and Lonnie Meridieth of Sylvania Township, is a graduate of Northview High School and Arizona State University. The couple resides in Cleveland.

“This is what I was meant to do.” Karina Zapiecki, MD Mercy Comprehensive Care Family Physicians

Choosing a Mercy Physician is one of the healthiest choices you can make. We are more than your doctors, we are partners in your long-term health. We listen, help and heal, and we are there when you need us most. Because caring for you, your family a and the ones one you love — this is what we were meant to do.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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

Nursing Mothers’ Group The nursing mothers’ group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Harris McIntosh Tower, first floor conference room C, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. For information, call 419/291-5667. Olivet Lutheran Church’s Free Community Meal Olivet hosts a free community meal each Wednesday in the Christian Life Center. Enjoy food and fellowship at 5840 Monroe St. Call 419/882-2077 or visit olivetsylvania.org for info. Pet Loss Support Group SylvaniaVet hosts a pet loss support group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave., 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For information, call 419/885-4421. Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sylvania United Church of Christ chapel, 7240 Erie St. 419/882-0048. T.A.M.E. Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts, meets the first Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. in the carriage house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Call 734/847-6366. TOPS Meetings (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Three chapters of TOPS, 0640, 1961 and 1672 ,meet at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6715 Brint Road. Meetings are held Mondays from 910:30 a.m. and from 5:30-7 p.m., and Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call Judy Perry at 419/478-1103 or Martha Burk at 419/841-6436 for information. TOPS is not church affiliated. Zion Lutheran LCMC Winter Hours Zion Lutheran Church LCMC, 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, Mich., has started its winter hours. Pastor Ron Winslow will lead an adult Bible study at 9 a.m. Cindy Young will lead the children’s Sunday school at 9 a.m. The traditional service will be at 10:15 a.m. There is a contemporary service on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Communion will be served on the first and third Sunday and Wednesday of each month.

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Sylvania Senior Center Programs

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

Lunch is served from 11:45-12:15 p.m. Monday-Friday; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.62. Make reservation by noon the day before. Tuesday evening dinner is served from 4:30-5:15, $7 per person; make reservation by noon the Friday before. Billiards: Monday-Friday open all day, weekly. Computer Lab open when classes are not in session. Open Gym: open when classes are not in session. Quilting and Sewing: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8-12 noon, weekly. Woodshop: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1-3, weekly 1/20

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Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:30-11:30 Art Studio Class: Tue & Fri 9-11, weekly* Stroke Life Center Support Group: 1st & 3rd Tue, 11-1, bi-monthly Bunco: 1-3 1st & 3rd Tue, monthly Tuesday Evening Programming cancelled for February, see you in March! Oil Painting: Wed 1-3, weekly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly, call for fee & registration Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly* Party Bridge: Thu 1-3:30, weekly Duplicate Bridge: Thursdays, 1-4, weekly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, $3 at the door, weekly Quilt Fan-Attics: Mon 9-11, weekly Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 11-12:30 Legal Outreach: 2nd Tue, by appointment, monthly Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, 1-3, bring your own supplies! Current Events Discussion Group: 2nd & 4th Tue 3-4:30, monthly Tuesday Evening Programming cancelled for February, see you in March! Knitting & Crocheting: Wed 9-11 & Fri 2-4, weekly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly* Blood Pressure/Glucose Clinic: 2nd Thu, 11-12:30, monthly

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

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• Through Feb. 28

The Rise of Sneaker Culture Toledo Museum of Art Levis Gallery The Rise of Sneaker Culture explores the athletic shoe from its origins in the mid1800s to its current place in high fashion. The exhibition is sponsored nationally in part by Macy’s, and locally by Brooks Insurance, KeyBank and Taylor Cadillac. Free admission.

• Through May 15 The American West: Photographs of a New Frontier Toledo Museum of Art Works on Paper Gallery This exhibit offers a portrait of the landscape of the Western United States. Ansel Adams, Timothy O’Sullivan and Carlton Emmens Watkins are a few of the photographers

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represented by the approximately 70 works on display, which also document the technical advances made in photography from the 1860s to today. Free admission.

• Jan. 19-23 ‘Get Your Zen On’ teen program, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 web2.toledolibrary.org Do you like to doodle? Stop in to design and create your own beautiful bookmark while learning the basics of the Zen-tangle doodle.

• Jan. 20 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, 6:30-9 p.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Church 4030 Douglas Rd. at Sylvania Ave. The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren seminar will address the issues facing grandparents today who find themselves raising their grandchildren. Presenters will be professionals from the areas of legal, education, medical and psychological. A representative from the Area Office on Aging of NW Ohio will be available to provide information on available resources.

• Jan 20, 27 Come Dance With Me, 6-7:30 p.m. Olander Nederhouser Hall 6930 Sylvania Ave. Learn to line dance with Mary Leugers. Register by calling 419/882-8313.

• Jan. 22 Moose Mania, 10 a.m. Preschoolers Olander Gorman Center 419/882-8313 info@olanderpark.com Mary Leugers and her mascot Rags will talk about moose in books and songs. There will also be a craft. Registration required. Wine Tasting, 7-9 p.m. Toledo Zoo toledozoo.org 419/385-4040

Ages 21 & up enjoy a delectable array of wines, hors d’oeuvres, live music and socializing in the coziness of the Arctic Encounter®. Advance tickets are required. Separate fee; Zoo member discount applies.

• Jan. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Jan. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Antique Show and Sale Maumee Valley Historical Society Lucas County Recreation Center 2901 Key St., Maumee wolcotthouse.org/antiqueshow Over 90 booths with vendors from across the country selling quality antiques at various price points for both beginning and advanced collectors. Admission is $7.

• Jan. 24 Community Craft-In, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For ages 14 and older Olander Nederhouser Hall 6930 Sylvania Ave. 419/882-8313, ext. 1013 olanderpark.com The Olander Park system and the Sylvania Arts Commission have partnered to offer a community craft event. Spend the entire day working on new or unfinished projects. All crafts and creative endeavors, including scrapbooking, painting, knitting and jewelry making, are welcomed. A skill share will be offered during the event for those desiring to learn something new. Fee includes sufficient working space, a light lunch and snacks. Sylvania residents and non-Sylvania residents are welcome. Fee is $30. Gloria Steinem’s Speech, 2 p.m. People Called Women Bookstore 6060 Renaissance Place 419/469-8983 A showing of Gloria Steinem’s Authors! Authors! speech will be held at the bookstore.

• Jan. 25 Central City Ministries 10th annual Celebrity Wait Night, 6 p.m. Real Seafood Company 22 Main St., Toledo www.eventbright.com Central City Ministries of Toledo will have a full slate of Celebrity Waiters join the fun and fundraising, including Toledo Police Chief George Kral, Deputy Chief James O’Bryant, Susan Wajert, president, Mercy College, David Livingston, president, Lourdes University, Sharon Gaber, president, The University of Toledo and more.

• Jan. 25-30 Drop-In Program, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Snow Science Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 web2.toledolibrary.org This fun drop-in program is for children who want to learn, experiment, and explore the properties of snow. Join in all week for a chilly good time.

• Jan. 25-March 10 Cardio Drumming, 7 p.m. Epworth United Methodist Church Family Life Center 4855 W. Central Ave. 419/466-2847 Join this unique new exciting form of exercise that runs through March 10. The cost is $30 if you have your own equipment and $45 if you purchase equipment from Cardio Drumming staff. Drop in classes are $3 if you have your own equipment and $5 if you need to rent. Cardio Drumming is a full-body workout and a fun stress reliever for all fitness levels. Call Sue at 419/466-2847 for information or to register.

Your Go-To Event: Stravinsky Concert Recreated

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r. Michael Boyd, a University of Toledo professor, and violinist Merwin Siu of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, will perform a program of Stravinsky’s works for violin and piano, recreating a concert Stravinsky himself performed on the same stage 81 years ago with violinist Samuel Dushkin. The event is set to take place Saturday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. in the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle. Admission is free. The University of Toledo Department of Music has long collaborated with the Toledo Museum of Art, providing many performers for the TMA’s Great performances in the Great Gallery series. “I give a lot of credit to Scott Boberg, TMA Manager of Programs and Audience Engagement,” said Dr. Boyd. “The concert was his brainchild, to recreate Stravinsky’s

Peristyle concert. It was a great honor to be asked to play the Peristyle and I always enjoy the opportunity to perform with such a wonderful violinist as Merwin Siu.” Dr. Boyd, a Steinway artist and renowned pianist, is a professor of piano at The University of Toledo. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, and his master’s and doctoral degrees from Eastman School of Music. Dr. Boyd has played many solo recitals throughout the years. He has also had the honor of performing across the country and internationally and has presented two music lectures in Spain. Merwin Siu and Dr. Boyd perform regularly with cellist Damon Coleman of the Toledo Symphony. The three comprise the Bezonian Trio, a chamber ensemble.

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• Jan. 26

IN & AROUND SYLVANIA

S.A.V.E. Lecture, 7:30-9 p.m. Franciscan Center Lourdes University 6832 Convent Blvd. 419/824-3691 rsobczak@lourdes.edu Retired architects Bob Seyfang, founder of the Toledo Design Center, and Paul Hollenbeck will present their vision for Downtown Toledo. The Toledo Design Center volunteered several thousand hours creating a new framework vision for Toledo, which was finalized and accepted in 2011. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Jan. 28 Make U: Mobile Art Lab: 3D Installation Art, 4-5:30 p.m. Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 web2.toledolibrary.org Create a piece of installation art for the Library. The Library will supply the tools and instruction-you supply the creativity and imagination. All Make U: Mobile Art Lab programs are made possible through the Curiosity Creates Grant from the Association for Library Service to Children. For ages 6-9. Registration required. TAARS Meeting, 7 p.m. Battle of Marblehead Peninsula Wildwood Metropark Manor House 5100 W. Central Ave. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. with a brief business meeting, followed by a short break for refreshments. The speaker, Larry Nelson, will begin his presentation about 7:30 p.m. Larry Nelson holds a Ph.D.in American History from Bowling Green State University where he is currently an adjunct assistant professor of history. Dr. Nelson worked for the Ohio Historical Society for nearly thirty years and retired as Director of Fort Meigs Memorial in Perrysburg in 2004. This meeting is free and open to the public. Cold Water Dangers and Cautions class, 6 p.m. Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority One Maritime Plaza Downtown Toledo Cold Water Dangers and Cautions is a free seminar being offered by the Toledo Sail & Power Squadron. Parking lot across Water Street is free. Call Chris Hoover at 419/343-0251.

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Chidester Lecture Series, 4-5:30 p.m. Sylvania United Church of Christ 7240 Erie St. 419/882-0048 www.sylvaniaucc.org $15 Peter Enns’ lecture ‘God Did WHAT?! The Problem of Divine Violence in the Bible,’ includes a 30-minute Q&A. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Enns, Ph.D., Harvard University, and the Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University in St. Davids, Penn., speaks and writes regularly to diverse audiences about the intersection of the ancient setting of the Bible and contemporary Christian faith. He has written, edited, and contributed to nearly 20 books, including his latest, ‘The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It.’ His popular blog, ‘The Bible for Normal People,’ can be found at peteenns.com.

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | MID JANUARY 2016 | 5A • Feb. 6 Cooking Class 'Dishes to Stay Warm By,' 6-8 p.m. Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath 5758 N. Main St. maumeebaykb@gmail.com maumeebaykitchenandbath.com 419/882-4390 Chef Liz Donaldson demonstrates how to prepare food to warm your heart and stomach in her cooking class, 'Dishes to Stay Warm By.' Shepherd's pie with slow-roasted lamb, beef brisket pot pie with mashed potato crust and Chef Liz's famous tortellini soup and panettone will all be on the menu. The price is $30 per person paid in advance. Call Nikki at 419/882-4390 for

booking. Class is limited to 15 people. See article on page 15A. Northview High School Garage Sale, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Northview High School Cafeteria 419/902-2340 Cash only is accepted and there will also be a bake sale. All proceeds benefit the Northview After Prom Event that promotes alcohol-free and drug-free fun. Recycled Crafts for Kids, K-5th grade, 10 a.m. Olander Gorman Center 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. Join Casey McDonald to create some fun by making paper tube ‘Olafs.’ Register by calling 419/882-8313.

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• Jan. 31 The Chidester Lecture Series, 9:20 a.m. Sylvania United Church of Christ 7240 Erie St. 419/882-0048 www.sylvaniaucc.org Peter Enns’ Sunday forum is ‘The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires Our Trust More Than Our “Correct’ Beliefs.”‘ He will also preach ‘Trusting God--No Matter What’ at both the 8:30 and 10:40 a.m. services on Sunday. All are welcome to worship. Sunday’s events are free. Educational classes for children preschool-eighth grade are available on Sunday morning at 9:20 a.m. with children’s worship at 10:40 a.m., along with nursery childcare for children ages 0-5 all morning.

• Feb. 4 Eco-Friendly Crafts, Adults, 6 p.m. Olander Gorman Center 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. Join Casey McDonald to create winter mason jar vases. Register by calling 419/882-8313.

• Feb. 5, 12 February Mitten Fun, Preschoolers, 10 a.m. Olander Gorman Center 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. Join Joyce Davis for ‘The Mitten’ puppet show, a recipe for snow, and finding clues outside for animals that might have ventured into ‘the mitten.’ Register by calling 419/882-8313.

While Maplewood kindergarten student Ronan French-Hill, 6, waited for her piano lesson at ProMusic, she used Sylvania AdVantage to improve her reading skills.

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February Mitten Fun, Preschoolers, 10 a.m. Olander Gorman Center 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. Create puppets from â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Mittenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and put in your own show. Then go outside and check for tracks and look for clues of animals and learn about winter habitats. Register by calling 419/882-8313.

Ecological Considerations in the Native Garden, 7 p.m. Olander Nederhouser Hall 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. Olander Natural Resources Manager and Wild Ones member Melanie Coulter will present ecological considerations when planting a native garden or habitat. Register by calling 419/882-8313.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 10 Be Mine Valentines, Adults, 6-8 p.m. Olander Gorman Center 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. Learn card making and stamping techniques. $5 materials fee per person. Register by calling 419/882-8313.

â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 12 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Connection West, 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Highland Meadows Golf Club 7455 Erie St. The February luncheon will feature Cindy Breeze of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sew Specially Handmadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; with her beautifully handmade, personalized items such as blankets, scarves, headbands, and pillow cases. The speaker, Jackie Drake of Shreve, Ohio, will share â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Adventure, Mystery, and A Love Story: A Book Lover Shares Her Story.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The cost of $13 is all inclusive. Reservations are suggested can be made by calling Sharon at 419/340-6046 or by email at wcw_sylvania@hotmail.com by Monday, Feb. 8.

Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Dance, 8 p.m.-Midnight Sylvania Area Family Services 5440 Marshall Rd. 419/882-8415 Los Hermanas Villegas, Deejay Ab. $20 per person.

partnership with Olanderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winter Fest. Registration is underway. Contact SCAT at 419/824-8588 or visit its website at sylvaniascat.com for more information. Winter Fest, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Olander Park/ Nederhouser Community Hall 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. 419/882-8313 ext. 1013 olanderpark.com Celebrate all winter has to offer. Build a snowman, go ice skating or give curling or broomball a try. Guests can warm up inside with hot chocolate, live music, a chili cook off, crafts and storytelling. The event

promises to be a great way to spend a wintery day in Sylvania.

â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 23 Natural Art, Preschoolers, 10 a.m. Olander Gorman Center 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. Join ECO Discovery! and try some new things using nature to make art. Paint with a feather, print with a leaf and try other ways to add nature to art. Register by calling 419/882-8313.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Feb. 16 Digginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dinos, Preschoolers, 10 a.m. Olander Gorman Center 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. Join ECO Discovery! to learn how dinosaurs lived and were they went. Enjoy a snack and take home a dino. Register by calling 419/882-8313.

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Tree City Film Festival registration open Registration for participation in the Sylvania Community Arts Commission’s 2016 Tree City Film Festival is now open. Participants may sign up for the 50-hour film challenge or register a student to participate in the third annual Shorties U Film Workshop The TCFF’s 50-Hour Film Challenge is a weekend event that invites teams of filmmakers to write, shoot, edit and publish their own short films in just 50 hours. At the beginning of the event, each team receives a series of elements that must be incorporated into their film – things like a particular genre, prop and shooting location. After the 50 hours are over and the films are accepted, they are juried by a guest panel of judges that are currently working in the film industry today. Winning films are premiered at the festival. Registration is $45 per team and $35 for student teams. The deadline for applications is March 1. The challenge weekend is March 18-20. To support the youth filmmakers, Shorties U is back again. Students in fifth through

eighth grade can participate in this four-day workshop held at Northview High School. The Shorties U is held on four Saturdays – Feb. 20 through March 12. Led by area experts, this experience takes students through the steps of how to create their own short films – including how to develop an idea, writing a script, shooting on a budget, and the fundamentals of editing. Registration is $65 and is due by Feb. 5. In addition to the Tree City Film Festival, they will welcome films from across the globe with the “Official Selections” category. The fourth annual Tree City Film Festival, which includes screening of the 2016 Oscar Nominated Short Film Showcase, premieres, awards and related events, will be held April 22-24. Screenings will be shown in downtown Sylvania’s historic train barn, located on the grounds of the Sylvania Historical Village. For more information on the festival schedule, applications links and updates, go to www.SylvaniaArts.org.

The Village Players Theatre and Upton Players Educational Program will hold an audition workshop on Saturday, Jan. 30. The audition workshop is part of the new and expanding educational program at The Village Players Theatre and includes directors Barbara Barkan, Derek Hansen, and Larry Farley for the non-musical portion of the day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and directors Wes Skinner, Pat Flanagan, and Bill

Quinlan for the musical portion from 2 to 5 p.m. Actors are asked to prepare a two- to three-minute monologue for a non-musical audition and three- to five-minute musical number. Participants are asked to bring either sheet music or a CD. Future planned workshops include theatrical hair and makeup, costuming, and onstage combat.

The University of Toledo will launch a community music program, which offers applied private lessons and group music lessons for students of all ages and ability levels. Group instruction is available in sixweek sessions for beginning piano and guitar. Private lessons are available in voice and a variety of instruments. The program offers high quality instruction, flexible scheduling and affordable fees. “It’s a great way for community members to take advantage of the tremendous skill of our gifted students and faculty,” said Department of Music Interim Chair Jason Stumbo, Ph.D. Session one group lessons in beginning piano and guitar for students in grades one12 begins Wednesday, Jan. 27. Piano for grades one to six is at 5 p.m., and for grades

seven-12 at 6 p.m. Guitar lessons for grades seven-12 are at 6 p.m. Group beginning piano and group guitar lessons for adults begin Thursday, Jan. 28. Adult lessons are at 6 p.m. Each session of six lessons each is $60, regardless of age or instrument. Each lesson is one hour. Through UT’s partnership with BeInstrumental, scholarships for students in elementary through high school are available for those who qualify. These scholarships are for the group lessons only. To see if a student qualifies, visit beinstrumental.org/ or call BeInstrumental at 419/297-6971. For class and ensemble options, and to view details and/or register for one of the upcoming group sessions, visit utoledo.edu/comm-arts/music/community musicindex.html.

Students will unleash their own brand of creativity when The University of Toledo Department of Theatre & Film hosts the annual 24 Hour Plays, to be presented Saturday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the UT Center for Performing Arts Center Theatre. The event is coordinated by the UT chapter of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre fraternity. For the performers, the mayhem begins the night before on Friday when students are divided into teams whose members collaborate to write, produce and rehearse the play. They have until just before show time on Saturday to pull it together for performance. For those wishing to participate in the 24 Hour Plays, sign up sheets are available on the Alpha Psi Omega bulletin board in the UT Center for Performing Arts. Tickets to the 24 Hour Plays are sold in advance or at the door for $10 general admission, and $5 for students, children, seniors, members of the military and all UT

faculty and staff. Advance tickets are available through the Center for Performing Arts Box Office by calling 419/530-ARTS (2787) or online at www.utoledo.Tix.com.

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Retired architect Robert Seyfang, founder of the Toledo Design Center with more than 50 years of architectural planning experience, will talk about ‘Vision for Downtown Toledo in the 22nd Century’ at the S.A.V.E. lecture on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Paul Hollenbeck will also be part of the program. The event is at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd.

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Cutting Edge Theatre Company will offer adult theater classes for those 18 and older on Wednesdays beginning March 2 through March 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. The classes will be held at St. Paul’s Church, 1201 Madison Ave., Toledo, Ohio, include monologue and scene work, techniques for voice and body, acting basics, and subsequent intensive work for those ages 18 and older. The classes run by Stephanie Dennehy. The cost is $125. Call 419/494-4814 or email cetc2015@gmail.com to register.

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L-R: Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough, Lucas County Commissioner Tina Skeldon-Wozniak, State Representative Barbara Sears and Sylvania Township Trustee Neil Mahoney talked about their respective governments at the January Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce meeting.

‘Grandparents Raising Grandchildren’ seminar planned A special seminar, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Aldersgate

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United Methodist Church, 4030 Douglas Rd. at Sylvania Avenue. The seminar will address the issues facing grandparents today who find themselves raising their grandchildren. It is estimated that 8,000 children are living with grandparents and this responsibility has new areas of need, including legal, educational, medical, and psychological. Presenters will be professionals from the areas of legal, education, medical, and psychological. A representative from the Area Office on Aging of NW Ohio will be available to provide information on resources supporting grandparents.

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Victory Center fourth annual art show set The Victory Center will present its fourth annual TVC Cancer Survivor Art Show on Friday, Jan. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. This free show will be held at The Victory Center, 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B, Toledo, Ohio. All types and varieties of art expression are included in this event, from fine art to folk art and crafts. Many of the cancer survivor artists will be present to share the stories behind their artwork. Pieces range from contemplative to joyful and inspirational. The cancer journey is a time of great emotional and mental stress, along with the physical hardships sometimes encountered with treatment. Art expression is one of the

ways that people cope with the extraordinary changes they have gone through in their lives. Since art expression is an individual process, the scope of the collection includes a wide variety, with items such as glass mosaic, jewelry, knitting, collage and various paint mediums. The Victory Center hosts a free art therapy program for area cancer patients and survivors. The program, Healthy Spirit Art Therapy, is led by local art therapist Areka Foster. Art show pieces may have been created during the Healthy Spirit Art Therapy program, or by individual survivors working independently at home. Call 419/531-7600 for more information or to RSVP. Drop-ins are also welcome.

The Junior League of Toledo’s Inspire Toledo 2016, “A Red Raffle Evening,” will be held Saturday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. at Registry Bistro, 144 N. Superior St., Toledo, Ohio. Tickets are now available at $60 per person or $75 per person 30-days prior to the event to participate in the reverse raffle and enjoy an evening of light grazing, music, and other games of chance. Contact the Junior League of Toledo office for ticket information: 419/474-6262. Funds generated through Inspire Toledo will support the Junior League of Toledo as it continues to carry out its mission of promoting voluntarism, developing the

potential of women, and improving the community. The Junior League of Toledo remains a proponent in providing extensive training to its members in the areas of leadership and organizational development, community needs assessment, communications, advocacy, and fundraising. Throughout this eighty-year history in Toledo, JLT has played a role in creating over one hundred successful projects that have had a lasting impact in the community. Membership is open to all women in Greater Toledo who strive to be leaders in addressing the community’s unmet needs.

The Polish-American Community of Toledo is looking for contestants for the fifth semi-annual Kielbasa Cook-Off, to be held on Sat., April 23 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the St. Clement’s Community Center, 2990 Tremainsville Rd., Toledo, Ohio. The Kielbasa Cook-off, which was last held in October 2014, features homemade kielbasa from old family recipes. The event, opened to the public, allows people to sample the special kielbasa recipes and vote for their favorite. Amateur kielbasa makers from all over the area compete for the title of Toledo’s Kielbasa “King” or “Queen.” In 2014, nearly 1,000 people attended as seven contestants battled for the bragging rights. The team of “Polish

Village Kielbasa” received the most votes and was crowned Toledo Kielbasa King. In addition to kielbasa, there will be plenty of beer, sweet and sour cabbage, coffee cake and other Polish delicacies to go along with the kielbasa. Admission is $5 per person and $3 for PACT members. Money raised by the Kielbasa Cook-Off will go to fund PACT’s Capital Campaign to help fund the development of a Polish Cultural Center in the Toledo area. Amateur kielbasa makers interested in participating can contact PACT member Betty Osenbaugh at 419/691-5058 or 419/508-1273, or email PACT at info@polishcommunity.org or mkbetty@sbcglobal.net by March 1.

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January Red Bird Art Walk Features Artists and Musicians

Mike Schaefer on drums and other band members Dave Petitjean, Matt Meeker, Mark Bramson and Dale Dutridge of 3MD entertained guests at Hudson Gallery.

Gabe Ng of SpaceBar and his guest artist Sarit Somsa talked with Rich Anderson, Jen Bauer, Stuart Bertsch, and Debbie Dalke.

Cody Winter stopped into Reve Salon to see the sketches made by artist Kelly Brown.

Carol Matrisciano of Chic Happens gave Ric and Sue Hyman a helping hand with one of the new sweaters in the store.

Laura Jakes, Chase Potter, Jessica Betz, Jennifer Archer, Laura Breininger and Rae Betz stopped at Executive on Main to start the Red Bird Art Walk.

The Northview Student Jazz Group, Ryan Thomas, Ramon Mitchell, Casey Knox and Cody Pomeray entertained guests at Kevin Charles Hair Artistry.

Dave Martin talked with artist Michael Goetner about his watercolors at Brieschkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bakery.

Edisto band members Sundown, Nancy and Sandy Burke chat with Donna, Lily and Patrick Forrester at the River Centre Gallery.

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Liz Baldwin checked out the Red Bird Art Walk despite the rain.

Edisto band members Nancy and Sandy Burke and Sundown played for guests at River Centre Gallery.

David Garner, center, chatted with Emmy and Jerry Jakes at the River Centre Gallery.

Bill Hatcher and his daughter Alana stopped at Element 112 during the Red Bird Art Walk.

Constance Kreft looked over paintings with Barb Hudson of Hudson Gallery during the Red Bird Art Walk.

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Ann Strickland of Bartz Viviano showed Ann Moon of Ragazza a purse she created out of flowers.

Tom Prescott of Choconotes welcomed sculpture artist Jose Herrera to his shop.

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Zach and Susan Parks enjoyed the jazz performed by Straight Up Trio and the art work of Aaron Bivens on display in Treo’s One 2 Lounge.

Singer/songwriter Tim Tegge and Dick Hermes performed and the art work of Yusuf Lateef was on display at Interrupt Marketing.

Angie Winterhalter, LMT provided complimentary chair massages while Jeff Smith of 1812 Candles Shoppe talked about his candles at Kur.

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Guitarist John Michael Durback played for guests at ProMusic.

Molly Luetke and her dad, Mark, listened to jazz at Chandler Cafe.

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Chloe Ricker and Tyler Bugaj drew on the chalkboard tables at Earth to Oven Bakery.

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Indoor garden provides year-round herbs and garnishes for Element 112 BY JENNIFER RUPLE

Gail Zeisloft wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to let a little snow and cold weather spoil all of her fun. As master gardener at Element 112 on Main Street in Sylvania, she knew they were on to something big when she began growing herbs, micro greens and garnishes last spring for Chris Nixon, the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner and executive chef. But with winter looming, Zeisloft realized they had to come up with an indoor plan to continue growing the delicate plants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The garden had become a nice resource for the restaurant, and we knew we wanted to keep it going,â&#x20AC;? said Zeisloft. Through the ingenuity and design work of Chef Nixon, Zeisloftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband built several raised beds to grow herbs indoors in a large area behind the restaurant. With the help from a fluorescent lighting system combining cool and warm bulbs, the garden is fully functional throughout the colder months. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We grow a lot of herbs that we use on a regular basis like thyme, parsley, tarragon and chives,â&#x20AC;? stated Zeisloft. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are known as fines herbes, a French term meaning the basic herbs used in French cooking.â&#x20AC;? Zeisloft joined Nixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team in March 2015. A former career consultant and currently an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist and a

Master Gardener Volunteer, Zeisloft considers her work on the Element 112 Garden her ideal job. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The chef and I collaborate on the herbs we grow. I make suggestions, and he determines what we can use them for.â&#x20AC;? Nixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creations arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only ones to benefit from the garden. Herbs such as rosemary, lavender and apple mint are used by pastry chef Elizabeth Gentry in the breads and desserts she makes. Restaurant cheeses are created with thyme and lemon verbena, and herbs are even used at the bar as garnishes in cocktails. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through this job, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve really gotten an appreciation for the taste of fresh herbs versus dried herbs,â&#x20AC;? said Zeisloft. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no substitute for the fresh.â&#x20AC;? As spring rolls around, Zeisloft will be replanting the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outdoor garden. She will also be maintaining a small herb garden next door on the grounds of the Sylvania Historical Village. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That project did well, and I look forward to working on it again this year.â&#x20AC;? With a goal of increased environmental sustainability for Element 112, Zeisloft helped restaurant staff develop initiatives for recycling and food waste composting. However, the garden remains her passion. To Zeisloft, growing herbs for the restaurant just makes sense. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything our chef cooks is fresh and in season, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to have the fresh herbs too.â&#x20AC;?

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BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

In my last article we discussed the Key Bank building and what was on the property before the bank purchased it in 1967. We shared the fact that in 1895, Milton Vesey purchased a 55.6-foot parcel of park land from the Sylvania Township Trustees at a public auction, and afterwards split it into three lots. The first lot was the 15.5-foot lot where Theodore Reger built the one-story building. This article will discuss Vesey’s middle parcel of land that he split off, which had 16.1 feet of frontage on Main Street. He used the address of 5628 Main St., and then later the bank used the address of 5630 Main St. for this property. That is why it can get very confusing to piece this part of Main Street together. In 1897, Vesey sold this 16.1-foot lot to Willis R. Eley, and he constructed a one-story wooden structure where he operated his blacksmith shop until 1913, although he owned this building until 1919. According to his son, Kent Eley, “My father was the village blacksmith until the gasoline engine replaced the horse and buggy.” Records tell us that Eley then rented the building to W.W. Carl, who operated his blacksmith shop from 1913 through 1919. On Sept. 19, 1919, Eley sold the property to William F. and Laverne Moore. Moore continued the blacksmith business here until he sold the building to Theodore G. Reger in 1925. My last article discussed how Ted Reger constructed the narrow 15.5-foot building in 1928, and how he occupied that building until 1935. He also owned this 16.1-foot parcel, located on the south side of the building, which was vacant land until 1946 when he sold it to John Olrich. Olrich was on the board of directors of the Sylvania Savings Bank when they decided to open a separate savings and loan bank here. According to the Dec. 6, 1945 Sylvania Sentinel, “Roy A. Chandler made application for a building permit to construct a new building on Main Street for the Community Building and Loan Association.” The application reported that the building would cost $3,500 and would be 16 feet wide and 74 feet deep. Then the March 28, 1945 Sylvania Sentinel said, “Fred V. Myers, President of The Community Savings and Loan Association is announcing the opening of a new savings and loan in the Sylvania business block.

1919 Myers states that a new building has been erected next to the Hess Building that is very modern in design and equipment. This new building will house, in addition to the savings and loan association, the T.G. Reger Realty and Robert J. McAlear and Associates.” On Feb. 19, 1947, this property was transferred from John Olrich’s name to The Community Savings & Loan Association. In 1961, after the bank purchased the property to the north, they demolished the Reger/Hess/Dailey building and widened the size of the savings and loan building to take up both the 15.5- and 16.1-foot parcels. The photo dated 1955 shows the bank building with the Hess building still to the north, before additions were added in 1961. The photo dated 1962 shows the building after the Hess building was demolished and the bank addition was added. The Sylvania Savings Bank took ownership of this property in 1967, and by 1972 the bank officials obtained a building permit to construct a two-story office addition to their existing bank to include the addresses of 5626, 5628 and 5630 Main Street. Again, the following banks have operated from this building, starting with 1967 when the bank purchased this property: 1967 to 1985 – Sylvania Savings Bank 1985 to 1993 – Toledo Trust – Trustcorp. 1993 to 1995 – Society Bank 1995 to current – KeyBank There have been businesses that have rented/leased office space within the walls of this expanded area of this bank building, but I have been unable to obtain a complete list.

Humane Ohio offers ‘Beat the Heat’ specials Warmer weather may still be months away, but Humane Ohio wants pet parents to “Beat the Heat” by spaying their female cats in advance of their heat cycles and preventing unwanted litters from being born this spring. Animal shelters commonly refer to spring time as “kitten season” because that is when they receive the largest numbers of unwanted litters that are difficult to adopt. To help reduce the number of homeless cats born this spring, Humane Ohio is offering a special “Beat the Heat” promotion sponsored by PetSmart Charities®, the largest funder of animal welfare efforts in North America. During the entire month of February, the non-profit organization will spay owned female cats for a special rate of $20. Spaying and neutering is one of the most effective ways to reduce the homeless pet population. Spaying a female cat by four months before the first heat cycle is actually beneficial, rather than waiting until after one heat cycle has occurred. The procedure is known to improve the health of the pet, including a reduced risk of certain reproductive cancers and infections. Kristin McKeown, Humane Ohio Development Coordinator, says, “Our ‘Beat the Heat’ promotion is a win-win. Every spring, local animal shelters and rescue groups are flooded with thousands of kittens. We can help these organizations by preventing unwanted kittens from

being born, and we can help people with female cats by offering a really special rate to spay their cat. Female cats can have as many as three litters a year, and kittens can breed as young as four months old,” McKeown continues. “It’s our goal to eliminate pet homelessness in our community by offering high-quality, affordable spay/neuter, and our ‘Beat the Heat’ promotion is a fun way to reach out to the community and prevent unwanted litters. Most people don’t want to see their cat get pregnant over and over again, so hopefully our ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign will serve as a gentle reminder to cat owners to fix their cats before they go into heat and become pregnant this year.” The special “Beat the Heat” rate is even less than the non-profit organization’s normal lowcost spay price and is available to all residents of Ohio and Michigan. Cat parents who wish to take advantage of this offer must mention the “Beat the Heat” promotion when they schedule their appointment and availability is limited. Thanks to the PetSmart Charities grant, Humane Ohio will be able to spay 400 owned female cats at the special $20 rate during February. Please visit www.humaneohio.org or follow Humane Ohio on Facebook at www.facebook.com/humaneohio for more information or call 419/266-5607 to schedule an appointment. Humane Ohio is located on 3131 Tremainsville Rd. in Toledo.

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Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath Center offers cooking classes more like have a cocktail, watch the demonstration and eat.” The classes also have afforded the opportunity for many to meet new people while learning new culinary creations. “There is definitely a social aspect to the classes,” states Leffler. “Several people that have met at our studio classes have exchanged Facebook contacts and have met socially after meeting here. We have our regulars, including book clubs, and we continually enjoy meeting new attendees as well.” Reservations may be made up to the day before class. Chefs need to know 48 hours in advance so they make certain to have the right amount of food. The cost is $30 dollars and includes a cooking demonstration, beverages and

food. “It is the best $30 you can spend,” states Wingate. “We print out the recipes for guests and people write notes as the chef gives helpful hints. It is a great night of food and fun. We set this up because we have a passion for food and space. We bring both elements together with our kitchen design and hunger.”

Chef Liz Donaldson will demonstrate how to prepare food to warm your heart and stomach in her cooking class, ‘Dishes to Stay Warm By’ on Feb. 6. from 6 to 8 p.m.The class is limited to 15 people. The price is $30 per person paid in advance. Call Nikki Wolfe, designer at Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath Center, at 419/882-4390 for booking.

Chef Liz Donaldson will present a cooking class on Feb. 6 at Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath Center that is sure to warm up your winter. Rhonda Leffler, design coordinator and marketing specialist, and Matt Wingate, owner, designer and master carpenter, both of Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath Center, are offering cooking classes in their Sylvania showroom, located at 5758 N. Main St. in Sylvania. Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath Center began hosting cooking classes and demonstrations in October of 2014. “When we designed the showroom, we set it up to accommodate classes. We have even taped some cooking shows here,” states Leffler. “Liz Donaldson is our house chef but chefs from

local restaurants have also come in to share their knowledge and dishes. Eric Kish from Rosie’s Italian Grille, Moussa Saloukh of LaScola Italian Grill, Elias Hajar from Poco Piatti, Micah Rishe of House of Eats and private chef Joh Guineverre, have held demonstrations. On average we hold a class once a month and occasionally more depending on the season.” The classes are designed to be enjoyed and participants do not have to be knowledgeable in the kitchen to participate. Wingate says, “You do not have to be a seasoned cook to enjoy the experience. It is

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L-R: Owner of Firenation, Matt Paskiet, assisted Rose McDonald, of Interrupt, in creating a glass heart for auction. Visit interruptdelivers.com/have-aheart to view the auction site that will go live Jan. 22. Items won are guaranteed to be delivered by Valentine’s Day.

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American Board Certified Hair Colorist and North American Hair Styling Award winning colorist Connie Roehl has joined the six stylists and one nail technician at the Beehive East, in the Oak Tree Plaza on Holland Sylvania Road at Sylvania Avenue. Roehl, with over 30 years experience, began her career cutting and styling hair and evolved into a colorist specialist. “I love working with clients and cutting, styling and coloring hair,” she reported. “I also have a lot of experience training others in the industry and while I enjoyed that part of my career, I am delighted to be

back working solely with clients,” she noted. Roehl said she has spent the last two years improving her skills and knowledge of the industry. "It is great to be learning new techniques," she said. In addition to being back in the salon, Roehl is looking forward to coordinating efforts with Christine Jude of the Northview Cosmetology program and working with students. Roehl is also happy to again be working with her daughter, Lesley Maidlow, and her friend and business partner, Ginger Stapleton, Beehive Salon and Spa owners. After working together for over 25 years, the two friends realized their long-time dream when they were able to open their first Beehive Salon and Spa location two years ago at 7510 New West Dr., off of King Road just south of Sylvania Avenue. They acquired the Beehive Salon and Spa East last June. “I was very excited when Lesley and Ginger purchased this salon as there was no room for me at the original Beehive West. Here there is and this is the perfect place for me. While it is small, it is cozy and intimate. I’ll be available for appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays,” Roehl pointed out. “I am really looking forward to enjoying my craft working with clients. It is a joy to do what I love," she explained. "I also truly like everyone who is at the shop. We all get along so well and really work well together," she noted. Kasey Calfee is also joining the Beehive East location. She brings many years experience. While she specializes in hair cutting, she is also a trained colorist. She and Roehl join a group of six other hair stylists at the Beehive

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The new 5th Street Pub opens for lunch and dinner

L-R: Chef Bruce Rahe, general manager Tracey Smith and assistant general manager Jeff O’Keefe, all of the 5th Street Pub, stand in front of the oven that fires up the 150 year-old dough recipe used by the 5th Street Pub, a member the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani.

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L-R: Alayna Rossler, Alecia Martinez, Emily Wilburn and Karl Zacharias welcomed guests to the much-anticipated opening of the second location of the 5th Street Pub, located at 5577 Monroe St. in the Promenade Shops.

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L-R: Madelyn Harris, Stephanie Kuhlman, of Industrial Developers, LTD and Doug Howard enjoyed a taste of Italy. Kuhlman served as the leasing agent and was instrumental in solidifying the restaurant’s new location.

L-R: Rick Thompson, Jeff Kies, owner of 5th Street Pub, and Chris Vasill visited at the new location that can seat up to 135 diners. Numerous issues, including the pizza oven complying with fire codes, delayed the opening of the restaurant known for being Ohio’s only certified Neapolitan pizzeria. —by Mary Helen Darah

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The Savvy Sylvanian visits the Little Mouse Preschool

The classrooms at Little Mouse Preschool are filled many options for creative fun. Mouse Preschool, located at 7041 Sylvania Ave. BY MARY HELEN DARAH Back in the day, this Savvy Sylvanian experienced the complete spectrum of emotions I love watching the faces of the kids, and esfrom my children as they began their preschool pecially the parents, as they embark on the exexperience to socialize and learn. I thought I ploratory, life-changing adventure known as would need a crowbar to separate my oldest â&#x20AC;&#x153;preschool.â&#x20AC;? The memories of that time redaughters from yours truly while my youngest turned to me as I entered the doors of the Little child firmly stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can leave nowâ&#x20AC;? while

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A student at Little Mouse Preschool finds his inner artist at Little Mouse Preschool. I triedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and failedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to be emotionally strong. Little Mouse Preschool, opened in 2014, is beginning to enroll students to fill its bright, stimulating classrooms for the 2016-2017 school year. Tina Haack, administrator and teacher at the preschool, knows first-hand the old adage, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more things change; the more they stay the same.â&#x20AC;? Originally Haack was in charge of the preschool extended day program at the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University. She also created and ran the summer camp program there. When the Franciscan Center closed its doors in 2013, Haack found a space of her own at the Boulevard Church of Christ after a lengthy search of numerous churches in the Sylvania area. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was the last place I looked,â&#x20AC;? states Haack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a February day and I walked in and told the receptionist that I was looking to open a preschool. I toured the facility and it was set up beautifully for our needsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;truly a gift from heaven. I had to sell the elders of the church and tell them my vision for making this part of the building come to life again with joy

COMMUNITY NEWS and laughter. We have since made a quiet building busy and full of love. The children love to be here and the teachers love to teach. I think it was fate.â&#x20AC;? Haack appreciates her staff that includes former Franciscan Center teacher, Ami Sabin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She came with me from the Franciscan Center and is on this journey with me. I could not have done this without her. We are a great fit. We share the same passion for teaching kids.â&#x20AC;? The preschool continues to grow and will have additional classrooms while retaining the space it currently occupies. The school currently has 52 enrolled students, ages three to five years old and will have over 60 next year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we continue to grow because we are a structured preschool wrapped in care,â&#x20AC;? states Haack. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are also parent-friendly. We have two field trips a year, movie night, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night, Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night,â&#x20AC;? offer extended care and six weeks of summer camp geared towards a parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life.â&#x20AC;? Haack also believes that in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s climate, preschool is vital for a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sylvania School District has full-day kindergarten only,â&#x20AC;? she states. It takes children a lot to get used to a full day. We elongate their days to prepare them for the adjustment and prepare them for kindergarten. We teach them many skills such as socialization and responsibility. Even the simplest tasks, such as putting a lunchbox in their backpack, help them to adjust to the transition.â&#x20AC;? In the future, Haack wants to continue teaching. She said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love what I doâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;educating these beautiful minds. I love hearing from parents that not only were their children prepared for elementary school but they were as well. Every child is that parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their first or last child, a preschool experience helps parents too.â&#x20AC;? OK moms and dads, You can leave now. At Little Mouse Preschool, your little ones are in good hands.

Artist turned Alpaca farmer to offer fiber arts classes BY MARY HELEN DARAH

Julie Bodette Verhelst began her career as a graphic designer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A farm called me to design their logo,â&#x20AC;? she recalls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A new baby Cria Alpaca had been born on the farm and I went to go see it. Later, I grabbed my mother and headed back to the farm. A month later I owned the baby named Amber.â&#x20AC;? Verhelstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Alpaca now resides on her farm, Sunny Meade Alpacas. It has since turned into a fulltime job in conjunction with her graphic design work. Verhelstâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband, Bill Verhelst, a retired train engineer for Norfolk Southern, is her partner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bill always calls himself the hired hand but he is truly my partner in owning and maintaining the farm,â&#x20AC;? she states. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has improved the structural elements of the farm, such as the fencing and layout of the barn and he built our fiber arts studio. He designed and built it in two months.â&#x20AC;? The couple is now offering fiber arts classes in their studio located on the farm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every person who takes a fiber studio class also gets a farm visit and meets the Alpacas,â&#x20AC;? states Verhelst. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You get the full farm experience. The classes involve taking bits and pieces of yarn, felt, batting and raw fiber, and turning it into something creative. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re only limited by your own creativity.â&#x20AC;? The couple own a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;feltLOOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a needle felting machine that produces and creates felt from bats of fiber. Their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;feltLOOM,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; the 171st sold worldwide, was designed by a woman in Kentucky in collaboration with the University of Kentucky. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is really exciting to be on the front end of the usage of a feltLOOM,â&#x20AC;? states Verhelst. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We only have room for five people in our introductory classes, but I see it as another option

Find your creative side with fiber at the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;FeltLOOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fiber Arts Classes held at Sunny Meade Alpacas. for people who want to be creative on a smaller scale.â&#x20AC;? FeltLOOM Fiber Arts Classes are being held at Sunny Meade Alpacas, located at 7770 Prov. Neap. Swan. Rd, in Swanton, Ohio, for $25 per class. The cost of the class includes materials, instruction and use of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;FeltLOOM.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Classes are open to ages 10 years old to adult and of course include a visit with the Alpacas. February â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;FeltLOOMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fiber Arts Classes will be held on Feb. 5, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Feb. 7, from 3 - 5 p.m. and Feb. 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; plenty of time to create a unique Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gift. Interested parties of three or more that cannot make scheduled class times, may arrange a time of their own. Email sunnymeade@windstream.net, visit sunnymeadealpacas.com or call 419/8755580 for additional information.

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Filling the decorating void between seasons BY JENNIFER RUPLE

L-R: The hosts of the party Bharat Sharma, Nutan Dixit, Maneesha Pandey and Ajay Joshi at the Desi Toledo Party on New Year’s Eve at Sylvania Country Club.

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For most of us, the holiday decorations have been taken down and are packed away for the next 11 months. But without all of the warmth from the Christmas tree, garlands and wreaths and the sparkle from the holiday lights, the house can seem so cold. It’s too early to decorate for spring though, so how do you keep your home feeling cozy when it’s frigid out and springtime feels like a million years from now? Don’t despair. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your home has to be on the inside. Here are some tricks to warm up your abode and bridge that gap between holiday and spring decorating. Bring back some green. Add a few new houseplants – ivy, Cyclamen and Kalanchoe are good choices for winter months. If you don’t do well with live plants, try a couple of faux, mosscovered wreaths or boxwood topiaries. Light some candles. The soft glow of candlelight warms up any room. If you are leery about using real candles, the flameless, battery operated versions work wonderfully. They’re widely available, and many even come with timers and remotes. Change your accent pillows, or just buy some pillow covers to swap out your holidaythemed pillows. Try a vibrant new color or pattern, and use warm fabrics like velvet and chenille. Fill a large basket with a few throw blankets, and keep it near your couch. They’ll be handy

Pinecones are the perfect winter accent to add to vases and bowls. for movie nights or just relaxing by the fire. Embellish baskets and bowls. Pinecones are a beautiful winter accent to add to containers, baskets, and bowls as are decorative seed, greenery, and burlap balls. Treat yourself and your home to fresh flowers. Fill a vase, or two, and watch your space bloom. Clean up the clutter. Recycle magazines and junk mail. Donate any clothes you haven’t worn in a while, tidy up junk drawers, and pitch any expired foods. It may still be frozen out there, but a few simple tweaks in your home will lift your spirits and send old man winter packing.

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Sylvania Mayor Hosts Annual Holiday Open House at the Sylvania Heritage Center Museum

Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough, second from left, and his daughter, Lyndsey, grandson Oliver, daughter-in-law Michelle and son Ben, daughter Kathy and son-in-law Tom Feister, granddaughter Amelia, and wife, Barbara greeted guests at the mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual open house held at the Sylvania Heritage Center Museum.

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Stranahan students create prize-winning banners for downtown Sylvania BY MARISA MERCURIO

The River Centre Gallery was packed with students, parents and friends on the evening of Jan. 7, much to the pleasure of Stranahan Elementary art teacher Kari Armstrong. New banners were unveiled that will hang from downtown Sylvania’s lampposts during the winter season. Those banners, along with the 72 other works completed for the project, were on display at the gallery. The theme for this year’s winter banners series is the 100th anniversary of America’s National Park Service. According to Armstrong, each student was assigned a national park from which they drew an intricate design, using Sharpies and coloring markers completed over the course of three months. She said some students were so dedicated to the project they would occasionally skip recess in favor of working on their drawing. Four banners were chosen this year due to the number of exemplary submissions by Armstrong’s fifth- grade class. Winners includ-

ed Rocco O’Neill, Colette Beans, Ben Perry, and Jaden Muenzer for their works based on the national parks Joshua Tree, Saguaro, Death Valley and Mammoth Cave respectively. At the unveiling Armstrong spoke about the project and her students, concluding, “I am honored to be their art teacher.” The banner project is sponsored by Republic Services. “Stranahan Elementary is the fifth school to take part in the banner project,” stated Sylvania Community Arts Commission Executive Director Jennifer Archer. Maplewood, Northview, Sylvan and McCord have submitted banner designs in the past several years. Archer also explained that once the banners are taken down, they are repurposed as tote and wallet bags. Previously displayed banners that were repurposed and made into bags to raise funds for future banner projects, art trips, etc. were available during the event. “It’s exciting to see the artwork styling around town, and you can never have enough tote bags,” she added.

Sylvania School Superintendent Scott Nelson congratulated banner winners Rocco O’Neill, Colette Beans, art teacher Kari Armstrong, Ben Perry and Jaden Muenzer along with Stranahan principal Jeremy Bauer.

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Stranahan students’ prize-winning banners unveiled at River Centre Gallery

The River Centre Gallery was filled with students, parents and friends for the banner unveiling.

Dani Fuller, center, unveiled the winning banners with help from Kari Armstrong and Jen Archer.

Sylvania Community Arts Commission Executive Director Jen Archer welcomed Paul Rasmusson, of Republic Services, to the event.

Dani Fuller of the River Centre Gallery talked with Kari Armstrong, Stranahan art teacher, about the banner project her fifth grade students were involved with.

Sylvania School Board Meets

Sylvania Schools Superintendent Scott Nelson looked over the winning banners created by Rocco O’Neill and Colette Beans.

Ben Perry and Jaden Muenzer pointed out their winning banners to Stranahan principal Jeremy Bauer. Newly elected officers Stephen Rothschild, vice president, left, and Julie Hoffman, president, right, preside over the Sylvania board meeting on Jan. 11 with Jane Spurgeon, assistant superintendent, center. Hoffman served as the president in 2015, overseeing the transition of Scott Nelson to superintendent following Brad Rieger’s retirement. Rothschild is the newest member of the board, serving his first term of office. The board also swore in returning board members Jim Nusbaum and Vicki Donovan Lyle to new terms. Veterans of the board, both Nusbaum and Lyle started their tenures in 2004 and have served as officers several times during their years on the Sylvania School Board.

SCAT offers Parenting 101 workshops

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The Sylvania Community Action Team will hold Parenting 101 workshops for Tuesday, Jan. 26 and Tuesday, Feb. 16. Both events will be held at the Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St. The times for each session are 10-11:30 a.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Each Parenting 101 session begins with a video, followed by open discussion led by a trained facilitator. The videos cover a variety of issues unique to raising teenagers in today’s culture. According to Deb Chany, SCAT executive director, parents will be equipped to prevent and intervene, knowing they have a network of parents to support them through the process. She said, “ You will not only walk away from 101 with solid, practical strategies for raising incredible teenagers, but you will also leave knowing you’re not alone as you navigate through these years.” The Jan. 26 meeting will focus on “The Technology Culture … Benefits and Dangers for our Children.” Feb. 16’s topic is “Traps to Avoid … Instilling Good Values in our Children.” The event is free and open to the public.

SCHOOL NEWS

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Three Sylvania First Lego League teams advance to the state championship

The Blockhead team, Evangelina Louis, Avinash Singh, Krishna Saraiya, Charlie Vallone, Nick Vallone, JD Mikesell, Cody Schafer, Emmaline Louis, Elijah Amstultz and Megan Basrur and Sylvania STEM director Crystal Burnworth were excited to receive a certificate for their win at BGSU Districts.

The Mutant Mind team, Adam Burnworth, Jackson Burnworth, Andrew Megeath, Eleanor Megeath, Mohammad Almsari, Jacob Slutsky and Noah Gromes with advisor and STEM director Crystal Burnworth, were all smiles with their award and advancement to States.

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The Digital Dragons, Lukas Beran, Logan Kelley, Andrey Ganin, John Roberts III, Carson Stoller, Max Faulkner and Julianna Smith, showed off their inspiration award to Sylvania STEM director Crystal Burnworth. Three Sylvania teams, Mutant Minds, Blockheads and Digital Dragons, will advance to the State Championship for their wins at the District tournament, held at Bowling Green State University on Jan. 9. States will be held in Columbus on Feb. 6-7. The Digital Dragon team of Lukas Beran, Logan Kelley, Andrey Ganin, John Roberts III, Carson Stoller, Max Faulkner and Julianna Smith won the inspiration award. The students are from Sylvan and Stranahan Elementary and McCord Junior High. The Blockheads won the Gracious Professionalism award at the BGSU tournament and will advance to States. Team members from Highland Elementary and McCord Junior High include Evangelina Louis, Avinash Singh, Krishna Saraiya, Charlie Vallone, Nick Vallone, JD Mikesell, Cody Schafer, Emmaline Louis, Elijah

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LIBBY STUPICA

A STUDENT SPEAKS Over Thanksgiving break my sister, Schuyler, and I found out about a very special gift from my grandmother. After retiring in August, she had decided to commemorate her retirement with a fantastic female adventure. Libby Stupica We would be road-tripping to Florida and ushering in the New Year with herself, my aunt and my mom. Now that I am back home and reminiscing about our time in the sunshine state, I thought I'd beat the January blues by sharing some of our sunny trip with you. Our two-day drive to Florida began the day after Christmas. Knowing the 17-hour ride (my grandmother doesn't fly) wouldn't be the most enjoyable part of the trip, my mom had transferred to DVDs all the footage taken on her old camcorder and gave this to us as a Christmas gift. My dad set up our old portable DVD players (the ones we used to pass the time on long car rides years ago) in my grandma's car and we were good to go! The drive down had us cracking up as Schuyler and I were able to get a glimpse of what we were like as young kids. We noticed similarities between us then and now - Schuyler was contemplative and a natural leader and I was full of energy and devilish grins. It made us both very sentimental, reminding us of a simpler time (also a time when Schuyler still lived at home, which I miss very much). Watching it together and knowing that we had a week of fun in Florida ahead of us made the ride down fly by. After arriving in Florida, we kicked off our

party by visiting my grandma's sister and nieces in Sun City Center near Tampa. Put 11 hilariously witty women in a room together and there's never a dull moment. My great aunt and her four daughters are the quickest, funniest women you will ever meet and our time spent with them was filled with laughter and delicious homemade cookies. It was especially meaningful for my grandmother and her sister. Because of the distance and 20 year age difference, they hadn't seen one another in six years. Needless to say, it was a long overdue reunion that hopefully will occur more often now that my grandmother is retired. My sister, aunt, and I woke up bright and early the next morning to conquer the parks! Fortunately, my grandmother had purchased express passes that let us bypass lines and move quickly through attractions. We visited Universal Studios and the Island of Adventure, both still decorated for the holidays with lights, Christmas trees, and Christmas music coming from every speaker, which added to the already existing magical feel. My aunt is just as funny as my great aunt and her daughters and is a blast to be around. We created a memorable day full of riding thrilling rollercoasters, walking through the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, refreshing ice cream cones, and simply enjoying each others' company during one of our last days of 2015. We even got to enjoy the Macy's Holiday Parade at the end of the night, including themed floats, blimps, and people stilt-walking. This was a sweet end to the day, especially since I was able to experience it with my aunt and sister. When New Year's Eve rolled around, my mom, sister, and I spent the day at EPCOT's World Showcase, our favorite part of Disney world. We consider ourselves to be EPCOT veterans, but the magic of the park never gets old. We might have thought that we had seen

every nook and cranny of EPCOT, but New Year's Eve surprised us with a different aspect of the park. Many of the countries had dance parties with blasting music. China had a mechanical dragon that breathed smoke and Japan had a "silent" dance party where each person sported headphones that played music from his or her own personal DJ! People of all ages walked around with New Year's Eve hats and noisemakers, never letting us forget the special night it was. As our favorite Disney park, there is a certain nostalgic element attached to each visit, so being with my sister and mom while watching the fireworks and light show at midnight was just as magical as the show itself. I can't think of a better way to ring in the new year. The truly magical day, however, was New Year's Day, when we visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with our grandma. My grandma and I are huge Harry Potter nerds. A visit to her home rarely goes by without watching one of the films or having a deep discussion about one aspect of the books. After years of wanting to experience it together, we were finally walking through the moving brick wall into Diagon Alley. Our day spent in Diagon

Alley and Hogsmeade was one I will never forget. I had gotten a sneak peak of Diagon Alley when we came with my aunt a couple days before, but finally sharing it with my grandma was the icing on the cake. We walked around in awe at the authenticity of the alley and attention to detail reflective of the movies. It was incredible to finally be immersed in a completely magical world where even the workers put on a show to make the magic come to life. After covering every inch of Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade, we made sure not to miss Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour, where we both enjoyed Harry's favorite flavor - strawberry and peanut butter. It was the best way to end our magical week. This trip is one I will remember forever! Not a moment went by that I wasn't having the time of my life. Even when we were taking a break from the non-stop adventures, we were able to enjoy the pool in the backyard of the house my grandmother rented or play a silly game of Catchphrase. The best part of it all was that I was able to spend a whole week with my favorite four fearless females.

Cougars of the Week

Intervention Specialist Megan Houts nominated Ana McGuire. She says that ‘Ana is kind, polite, and compassionate. She is one of the most hard working students I have ever met. I know she will be successful in whatever career she chooses.’ In her spare time she plays the violin and takes dance classes. She also enjoys playing with her guinea pig, Scout. Her favorite book is ‘Helen Keller: The Story of My Life.’ If she could meet anyone in the world it would Rachel Platter, the singer, because she likes her songs and her singing. She is the daughter of Monica and Brian McGuire.

Horticulture teacher Bryan Smith has chosen senior Melissa Pahl. He says that Melissa has taken the time out of her day and social life to produce excellent holiday orders for the Sylvania community. She spent numerous hours after school and on the weekends without being asked. She has attended many extra-curricular events and she is someone you can always go to for help. Next year, she hopes to study floral design and marketing. In her spare time, she enjoys drawing. If she could meet anyone in the world it would be her grandpa Paul, who fought in WWII and died before she was born. Melissa is the daughter of Pam and George Pahl.

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DESIREE THOMPSON CHILD CARE CHAT

Outdoor Play in the winter

Children need to be able to get outside and breathe fresh air and get away from the indoor germs and bacteria. This will help strengthen their Desiree Thompson immune system and build up some resistance to certain allergies. Studies have shown that cold air does not cause colds. Dressing your child properly for the weather and sending them out for short periods of time can be very beneficial to their overall health. Another healthy benefit to playing outdoors is exposure to the sun that provides Vitamin D, which children need in order to help

increase energy levels, memory, and even better, their mood. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important for children to be able to use their larger muscles year round. Children do not stop growing in the winter months and being inactive is not good for muscular growth. Building a snowman or just even walking through the snow helps with grossmotor development and overall growth. At SCS Childcare, we try to get the children outside daily. This helps balance their routine and also gives them a change in environment. Desiree Thompson, with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, is the Director of Sylvania Child Care, a pay-as-youstay state-licensed child care program. The program serves children ages 3-11. She can be reached at 419/885-2451, or desiree@scsonline.org. For more information visit sylvaniachildcare.org. Sylvania Child Care is a program of Sylvania Community Services.

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Chamber Students of the Month

Sylvania Schools Superintendent Scott Nelson, Northview Principal Steve Swaggerty, left, and Southview Principal Dave McMurray, third from right, congratulated Rob and Janice Thomas and their son, Northview senior Rob Thomas, and Southview sophomore Sarah Sewell Conley, her twin sister Savannah, mother Rhonda Sewell and grandmother Bille Sewell Johnson. The two students were honored as the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Students of the Month.

Sylvania Schools to feature Career Tech program at open houses Northview and Southview high schools are holding open houses to acquaint the public with the career technical courses offered at both schools. Northview will hold its open house on Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Southview will welcome visitors on Thursday, Jan. 28, also from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Raffle prizes and lunch by Chef Joe Shamy

are available both dates. Sylvania students and teachers will be on hand to showcase the woodworking, home economics, floral and gardening, art/computer graphics, computer skills, cosmetology spa/ hair design, business/finance, engineering/robotics, med tech/health services and early childhood programs.

LOURDES NEWS

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Lourdes Lifelong Learning offers lectures and topics of interest Lectures begin at 10 a.m. with refreshments offered at 9:15 a.m. Free for members and firsttime members. Hot Topics are offered from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members per meeting. Reservations are encouraged to be made at least one week prior.

Friday, Feb. 19

From Canals to Solar Cells: Toledo Connections

L-R: Laura Megeath, of Lourdes University talks with Lucas County Sheriff John Tharp at the Jan. 15 Lifelong Learning lecture on the heroin epidemic in Ohio. He talked about a Drug Abuse Response Team he formed in partnership with Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine that does everything from detective work to social work with an approach that’s unlike anything else in the country. The program provides therapeutic assistance rather than incarceration for heroin addicts. Hot Topics featured Notre Dame Sister Marya Czech who talked about ‘Nuns – the Original Extra-terrestrials.’ The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program has compiled the following lineup of spring lectures and hot topics. The events are held on select Fridays at the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd.

featuring Al Compaan, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus, Physics and Astronomy Department, The University of Toledo From the early 1800s, Toledo was often in the middle of new developments of transportation and energy infrastructure in the U.S. These infrastructure expansions were crucial to the development of modern agriculture, business, and industry in America. State and federal governments played key roles by providing incentives for new technology development. Energy transitions from wood to coal to petroleum to nuclear, hydro, and renewables were exceedingly important and governments again were major players. Energy and transportation challenges of historic proportions are now being faced that will require full engagement of all sectors of society, but solutions are at hand if the will is there. The speaker has been leading a research effort for more than 25 years in thin-film photovoltaic materials and devices.

Hot Topic: Benefits of Bees

featuring Tony P. Siebeneck, ‘The Honey Man’ Crops from nuts to vegetables and as diverse as alfalfa, apple, cantaloupe, cranberry, pumpkin and sunflower all require pollination

by honey bees. Bee keeping is a relatively small industry but a hugely important one for agriculture. Tony P. Siebeneck will discuss the life of a bee and its hive as well as the diseases and weather conditions that affect it. Learn about the sweet role of the back yard bee keeper.

Friday, March 11

Stop, Look & Listen-Embracing Rail’s Future

Bill Gill, former board member of the Ohio Association of Railroad Passengers, Northwest Ohio Passenger Rail Associations and the Rail Users Network Let’s talk about trains in Toledo and why they’re a good choice for travel. How do you walk, eat and sleep on a train? How is Amtrak working in our area? Learn how you can help Toledo’s passenger trains and what will be happening locally on National Train Day. Bill Gill, who worked on two major railroads, will be joined by Tim Porter, chair of NOPRA.

Friday, March 18

Hot Topic: Wild for Conservation in the Oak Openings Region

endangered Karner blue butterflies, Green Ribbon and Wild Toledo initiatives and the benefits of growing native plants to conserve this region’s natural heritage.

Friday, April 22

Toledo Glass – Innovation that Changed the World

Barbara Floyd, Author/Director of the Canaday Center for Special Collections at The University of Toledo Toledo’s glass industry has impacted all of our lives in many ways. From the invention of the automatic bottle machine to the first use of safety glass in automobiles, to making possible modern skyscrapers, to the development of Fiberglas insulation, to the early development of solar energy collectors and many other innovations, our city’s glass industry has been in the forefront. Barbara Floyd is the author of The Glass City: Toledo and the Industry That Built It.

Hot Topic: Reducing Academic Dishonesty – A FullCycle Approach

featuring Denise Gehring, Naturalist of the Wild Oak Openings Region Did you know that there’s a globally threatened ecosystem, the Oak Openings Region, that’s a hotspot for biodiversity, right here in NW Ohio and SE Michigan? And there are three generations who enthusiastically work together to research, conserve and restore this remarkable natural environment. Learn about the new and on-going nationally acclaimed conservation projects. Topics include helping to bring back the American Chestnut, Monarch butterfly and Orange Fringed Orchids, recovering Irwin Prairie State Nature Preserve, providing an update on

Robert F. Campbell, Associate Professor of Psychology at Lourdes University Most institutions of higher learning have a student handbook, which typically contains a section on academic honesty. While students know what is expected of them, the temptation to cheat remains strong because there is profit in terms of better grades or less work. The current talk explores some of the psychological factors that may influence the decision to cheat. It identifies instances where choice architecture can be used to reduce cheating and increase the collective academic honesty of the student body. Recommendations are discussed both at the institutional level and at the classroom level.

The Lourdes University cheer squad opened its 2016 season on Jan. 11 in the first of six competitions on the slate this season. Third year head coach Ori Rife returns nine athletes from last year’s squad which came up just short of its goal to qualify for the NAIA National Invitational. The Gray Wolves saw improvement throughout the 2015 campaign, increasing their difficulty and skills throughout the year. This year Lourdes has a veteran squad, led by seniors Denzell Anderson, Xavien Cohen, Stephanie Fuller, and Elijah Walters. Fuller and Walters will serve as the squad’s captains, as the Gray Wolves have added four talented freshmen to the mix this year. The Gray Wolves again have a difficult

routine lined up for the new season, and how the team is able to clean it up throughout the year will be pivotal to the team’s success. The 2016 season opens with a dual event at Concordia (Mich.) before the Gray Wolves return to Ann Arbor, Mich. 10 days later for the Cardinal Classic. This year’s slate also has a pair of events scheduled at Siena Heights, with the inaugural Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Championship taking place in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Feb. 14. On the roster’s this year are Southview graduate Denzell Anderson and Tiffany Osborn, a Springfield High School graduate. With a team of veterans, this year’s Lourdes squad is looking to return to the national invitational for the first time since 2014.

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SPORTS

Crosstown Clash

The Northview girls team beat Southview on their home court 57-25.

The Northview boys varsity team, the Wildcats, won against Southview Cougars with a 49-43 victory. –by Marisa Mercurio

SCAT sponsors inaugural Hot Cocoa Run The Hot Cocoa 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk will be held Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at Olander Park. The Sylvania Community Action Team is sponsoring the race, which begins at 9 a.m. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. race day. The Early Bird registration fee is $25 when received by Feb. 10. Those with an early bird registration are guaranteed a long sleeve t-shirt. The Hot Cocoa Run is being held in partnership with Olander Park’s 2016 Family Winter Fest, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Olander Park is located at 6930 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, Ohio.

Sign up can be made by visiting www.runsignup.com/race/OH/Sylvania/hot cocoa5k or by mailing registration forms to SCAT, 4747 N. Holland-Sylvania Road, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. Information can also be received by calling 419/824-8588 or emailing dchany@sylvaniaschools.org. According SCAT Executive Director Deb Chany, “this will be a fun-filled family event and a great way to chase away the winter blues.” SCAT is a nonprofit whose mission is the prevention of drug and alcohol use among youth.

Motorcycle Daredevil Meets Local Fans

Motorcycle daredevil ‘Kaptain’ Robbie Knievel, the son of Evel Knievel, talked with Tim Sherman, owner of Toledo Harley-Davidson, who hosted the meet and greet on Saturday, Jan. 16.

Renee Brown, Kylie Hendry and Corey Meidt waited in line to meet Robbie Knievel, who signed autographs and talked with guests at Toledo Harley-Davidson.

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The Southview Swim and Dive team celebrate after winning the Northern Lakes League title. Several individuals set new NLL records.

SV Swim/Dive team takes NLL title

The Southview swim and dive team had a great season, ending with the NLL title. Several other noteworthy events and titles were captured by: •NLL Champions and a new NLL record set by the 200 medley relay composed of RJ Kondalski, Noah Curran, Nick Vlasnik, and Zane Kruszynski. •Sam Curran: received first and NLL champion in 200 I.M. and 100 breaststroke; •RJ Kondalski: NLL champion in 100 backstroke; •Kotone Pax: NLL champion in 100 breaststroke; •NLL Champions and a new NLL record set by the 400 free relay team composed of Zane Kruszynski, Aidan Sorensen, Nick Vlasnik, and RJ Kondalski. Strong second place finishers included the

200 medley B relay comprised of Seth Mitchell, Sam Curran, Aidan Sorensen, and Dagan Sorensen; Zane Kruszynski in 200 free; RJ Kondalski in 100 fly; 200 free relay composed of Corey Anderson, Zach Billings, Noah Curran, and Dagan Sorensen; Aidan Sorensen in 100 backstroke; and Noah Curran in 100 breaststroke. Team members include Brenden Anderson, Corey Anderson, Zach Billings, Jerry Chen, Noah Curran, Sam Curran, Daniel Fingerle, Nick Forche, Ferdinand Glass, Joey Golding, R.J. Kondalski, Zane Kruszynski, Edward Lui, Zach Mercer, Seth Mitchell, Brenden Sheffield, Aidan Sorensen, Dagan Sorensen, Gary Sung, Joseph Turley, Tyler Twining, Nick Vlasnik and Max Westjohn.

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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE

City of Sylvania Update

Recently I had the opportunity to speak at the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and give an update about the city of Mayor Craig Stough Sylvania, and would like to share the same information with you. Sylvania is a great place to be! We have excellent schools, great recreation programs and venues, desirable neighborhoods and housing stock, excellent healthcare services, an active senior center, solid infrastructure and efficient city services. We are also a university town with Lourdes University. 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 come to Sylvania. For Sylvania to remain competitive with other communities, however, we must continue improving all that the community has to offer. The city of Sylvania is nearly builtout with little undeveloped land, and is no longer an outer ring community. We are redeveloping old sites, updating our infrastructure and improving our city services while making them more efficient. The city is also improving its “curb appeal” appearance to attract new residents and businesses with street improvements, better signage (and removing old signs), street light improvements, attractive street banners and more flowers on the streets and bridges. We continue doing street paving improvements every year. King Road south of Sylvania Avenue, Harroun Road north of

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TOWNSHIP TOPICS

Fire Department Transport

With the unanimous approval of the Sylvania Township trustees, the fire department is now able to transport, when necessary, people who need to be seen in a hospital. Chief Jeffrey Kowalski said the department has too often been in the position of calling for an ambulance and finding there are none available. Not only is it an obvious issue for the patient, but the crew is left waiting as well and they are unable to respond to any other alarms. Sylvania Township squads have had to call for assistance from neighboring jurisdictions or, in some instances, individuals have been taken to the hospital in private vehicles. “This is an issue of quality of care,” Chief Kowalski said. He noted that instituting a transport unit was one of the items promised prior to the 2014 vote, which resulted in the passage of a fire levy. The vehicle, which will be used to transport patients, is the same one the township used until the service was discontinued a little more than 10 years ago. The chief said it has been is storage all this time and that it has been refurbished. He added that it is also has up to date equipment, all the medications required and that it is ready to go. There are a few paperwork issues which still need to be accomplished, he said, but the transport service should be underway soon. There will be a fee for the service, but township residents will not be liable for any cost beyond what their insurance covers.

Board Meeting Times

Sylvania Township board of trustees has been reorganized and new meetings times set for the new year. John Crandall has been

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE |MID JANUARY 2016 | 9B Ottawa River and more residential areas will be paved this year. Other infrastructure improvements include painting the ground level water tank at Main Street and Brint Road, and the elevated water tank in Burnham Park. Expanded parking will be built behind the courthouse to open up more parking for the downtown. River Trail Phase II connecting Harroun Road to Monroe Street along the Ottawa River will be bid later this year, and will be 60 percent funded with grants and a contribution from ProMedica Flower Hospital. The downtown continues to welcome new businesses and is growing stronger and attracting more economic activity. ProMedica has completed construction of a new $37 million Health and Wellness Center and is bringing 300 employees to the old Starlite Plaza. The new Heartland at ProMedica Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center to replace the Lake Park care facility on the Flower Hospital campus is also opening. Land for new development created by clearing old buildings east of the downtown hotel is being marketed and is attracting renewed interest for bringing new businesses and jobs to Sylvania. Underutilized sites around the city are being reviewed for reinvestment and redevelopment. The city purchased the First Baptist Church on South Main Street, on the market for over a year, to ready it for redevelopment and include it in an expanded Community Reinvestment Area. The 2016 city operating budget is balanced with no services cut, no employees laid off and no taxes raised. Operations have been made more efficient, overtime has been reduced and equipment life extended. All in all, the future looks bright for Sylvania! Sylvania is a great place for families and business! elected chairman of the trustees, replacing Neal Mahoney in that post. Crandall had been vice chairman, and John Jennewine will succeed him in that position. Mahoney had suggested that the positions could rotate between the three, which would mean Jennewine would get the chairmanship next year. Jennewine praised Mahoney’s work as chairman, saying he had kept issues moving ahead successfully.

Downtown Sylvania

ProMedica Health and Wellness Center

Heartland at ProMedica Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center The trustees decided that they would keep board meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month. All meetings will begin at 5 p.m.

New Construction Permits

The Sylvania Township zoning and planning office nearly hit 100 permits this past year for the construction of single-family homes. The century mark has been something of an unofficial goal since the town-

ship began to recover from the national economic slow-down. In 2006, the township issued 134 permits for single-family houses. The permits fell to a low of just 28 in 2009. Since then they have been, to varying degrees, on an upswing. The 98 issued last year is the highest amount since 2006.

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THE MOUSE TRAP

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Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how to activate My Photo Stream on your devices: On your phone go to Settings / iCloud / Photos and tap the â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Photo Streamâ&#x20AC;? button to turn on the feature. It will turn green. On your MAC go to System Preferences / iCloud, and check the box for Photos. Click Options and see if My Photo Stream is checked. You can also check to see if applications such as iPhoto or Aperture have â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Photo Streamâ&#x20AC;? turned on. Lastly, on your PC open the iCloud Control Panel and click the box for options to see if â&#x20AC;&#x153;My Photo Streamâ&#x20AC;? is turned on, and click â&#x20AC;&#x153;Apply.â&#x20AC;? With My Photo Stream on, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see that when you snap a photo on one device, it will automatically appear on all of your other devices. For example, if you take a photo on your iPhone, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s copied to your Photo Stream and will automatically be visible on your iPad or Mac. This means you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to actively download photos on your iPad that you took with your iPhone, because it is automatically shared through Wi-Fi. The plus side is that Apple doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t charge for the My Photo Stream service, so you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to worry about paying for a subscription or sign-up fee. All you need is a supported device and an iCloud account to make use of it. Also, photos stored in your Photo Stream do not affect your iCloud storage in any way. When you delete a photo from My Photo Stream, it will automatically erase from other devices connected to your iCloud account. This will leave the Camera Roll copy intact. When you delete a photo from Camera Roll, it will remove it solely from the Camera Roll album, leaving a copy in My Photo Stream. But this free service comes with some limitations. Your Photo Stream snapshots donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

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Harold Keister

Harold R. Keister “Bud,” age 61, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at the Ebeid Hospice Residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1954, to Norma J. (Williams) and Earl R. Keister. He was a construction worker and maintenance man for most of his life, working for Uconco and Convent Park Apartments. Bud enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping with his best friend, brother Earl and they both loved their man caves. He was a member of the Sylvania Moose Lodge # 1579. Harold is survived by his daughters Nicole and Katie Keister, grandchildren, Kanaya and Nylah, sister Patty (Don) Vineyard, brothers Earl (Cherry) and John (Dee) Keister, many special nieces and nephews and his faithful companion, pet dog Gomer. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Linda Keister. The family suggests tributes to Ebeid Hospice Residence, 5200 Harroun Road, Sylvania, Ohio 43560. Online condolences may be offered to the family at reebfuneralhome.com.

Marietta Wynn

Marietta B. Wynn, 75, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee, Ohio. She was born July 17, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio, to parents Arthur and Eleanor Young. She graduated from Libbey High School and was employed with the Sylvania City Schools before retiring in 2002. Marietta was a faithful Christian and an active member of the Blissfield Baptist Church, where she enjoyed her women’s fellowship. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Melvin E. Wynn in 2006, whom she was married to for 46 years. She is survived by her sons Leonard (Kelly), Bill (Lois), and Scott (Tammy) Wynn; grandchildren, whom she adored, John, Alex, Lauren and Austin. Marietta was full of life and extremely devoted to her family. She especially enjoyed attending her grandkids activities and cheering them on in whatever they were doing. She held a special place in several hearts and will be greatly missed by many. Those wishing to offer memorials in Marietta’s memory are asked to consider, in lieu of flowers, the Blissfield Baptist Church, 717 N. Monroe St. Blissfield, Mich., 49228. www.reebfuneralhome.com

Barbara Cousino

Barbara L. Cousino, “Mrs. C.,” age 77, passed away, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at her Toledo, Ohio, residence. She was born Jan. 18, 1938, in Toledo to Wilda (Jarvis) and Franklin Hayward. Barbara lived her life the only way she knew how … on her own terms. She did what she wanted, when and how she wanted. Her only thought was to continue to give of herself to those who meant the most to her. She will be remembered and greatly missed. She is survived by her sons Kent (Mary), Brent and Trent (Christina) Cousino, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild, also sisters Clara Buckenberger and Patricia Schaub. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Harold J. Cousino, her

son Michael and grandson Michael Cousino and sister Eva. www.reebfuneralhome.com

George Joseph

George C. Joseph passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. The son of Charles and Sadie (Shaheen) Joseph, he was born March 8, 1931, in Detroit, Mich. He was a graduate of Timken High School in Canton, Ohio, and attended the University of Toledo. He served his country in the USAF in the 53rd Medical Unit during the Korean War. George married Mary Lou Abdo on Oct. 9, 1955. He was an entrepreneur, most recently owning Travels by George. He was a member of St. George Orthodox Cathedral and St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church, American Legion, Masonic Fort Industry Lodge and The Zenobia Shrine. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Mary of over 60 years; sister Leila JosephAndrews; daughters Abby (Earl) Wackenheim, Anita Joseph, Charla (Don) Akerman, Cathy (Steve) Ebejer; grandchildren, Christina (Matt), Joe, Erin, Leigh, & Mike. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Joseph. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to St. George Orthodox Cathedral, St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church Sylvania, Ohio, or ProMedica Hospice. Condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com. George’s family would like to extend a warm thank you to Melissa and her Hospice team for their exceptional loving care.

Natalie Kornowa

Natalie Kornowa, age 92, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in Vibrant Life Senior Living, Temperance, Mich. She was born in Toledo to Michael and Magdelina Kornowa, Ukrainian immigrants, and graduated from Woodward High School in 1941. Early in her career, she was employed by the Jennison-Wright Company, and later worked as a secretary for Owens-Illinois for many years, retiring in 1988. Natalie was also a past secretary for the Ukrainian National Association. She was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed following the activities of her brothers and three generations of nieces and nephews, as well as her favorite teams and athletes. Natalie loved to golf and bowl, and participated in Owens-Illinois leagues for many years. Natalie helped ensure the Ukrainian traditions she so cherished were continued throughout the years. The annual Christmas Eve gatherings and Easter breakfasts always featured wonderful homemade breads and ethnic foods that she and her sister Mary prepared together. She is survived by nephews David and Michael (Louanne) Pelechaty and greatnephew Michael J. Pelechaty II; sisters-in-law Bernadine and Dottie Kornowa; and four generations of loving nieces, nephews, and family members. She will join in eternal life, her parents; sisters Mary Pelechaty and Anne Shindel; brothers Andrew, Paul, David, and John Kornowa; brothers-in-law John Pelechaty and Harold Shindel; and sisters-in-law Ruth and MaryJo Kornowa. The family suggests memorials to the church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, Ohio 43551.The family would like to thank Vibrant Life Senior Living and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their excellent care and support of Natalie the last few years.

Thomas Ogle, Jr.

Thomas W. Ogle, Jr., passed peacefully in his

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home on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016. He was born on May 20, 1959, to Thomas Ogle, Sr., and Arilla Zimmerman. He is survived by his sons Travis and Tanner Ogle and grandson Dade Ogle. He is also survived by his mother, brothers Terry and Todd, sisters Tina, Tami, Jennifer and Ginny as well as many nieces and nephews he adored. He was preceded in death by his father and two sons Thomas W. III and Trevor. He also leaves his uncle and treasured friend Bill Burrows and his dear friend Dawn Kitchen and her daughters Jillian, Rachel and Lindsay who took amazing care of him. Special thanks to all the friends who helped in his care and kept him company over the past few years. Condolences to the family can be made at reebfuneralhome.com.

Robert McCloud

Robert M. McCloud, II, age 75, passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, Ohio. Bob was born Aug. 6, 1940, to Robert and Lenore McCloud in Bowling Green, Ohio. He was a graduate of DeVilbiss High School where he was a standout football player and a member of the DeVilbiss Football Hall of Fame. He and his father were the only father and son to both be members of the hall of fame at DeVilbiss. Later, Bob attended the Bowling Green State University. His high school football coach, Hilton Murphy, always said that “Bob McCloud was the toughest son-of-a-gun I ever coached.” Bob was recruited by BGSU and Michigan State University for football but chose to stay in Toledo, Ohio, to marry his high school sweetheart, Carol Eckstein. Bob always gave 100%, whether it was in school, sports, or business. He was self driven and started his own business, R. McCloud and Associates, specializing in sports novelties. Bob liked to work hard and play hard. He was very loyal and a true family man. Bob stopped by his parents to visit daily, even after marrying and starting his own family. He was a great guy and a wonderful, caring husband. Bob was a people person and a “professional socializer.” He was very loyal to his many friends and always had a kind word to say. Bob loved sports, especially football, and enjoyed cheering his grandkids on at their games and events. He was also emotional and sensitive with a soft spot for the underdog. Bob was one of the founding members of the Bakers Dozen and the Do It Group. He was a past member of the Toledo Elks, #53. He loved vacationing in Florida, especially at Coral Cay in Ft. Lauderdale. Bob is survived by his loving wife, Carol; sons Robert, III (Nanette) and Michael (Kelly Cochrell-McCloud); daughters Kristin (Brad) Lockridge, and Jennifer (Gus) Mancy; grandchildren, Justin McCloud, Kaylee McCloud, Lauren McCloud (Kyle Elkins), Logan McCloud, Leah McCloud, Andru and Evan Lockridge, and Jon, Olivia, and Joey Mancy; brother, James (Kathy) McCloud; sisters, Joane (James) Turner and Jill (Terry) Harris; numerous nieces and nephews; many very close friends; and one person he could always call to

review any football play or to discuss Fox News politics, Ron Buermele. Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com. Memorial tributes may be made to the Do-it Group, www.doitparty.org, Do-it, 411 Michigan Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43604 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Marsha Schmalzried

Marsha J. Schmalzried, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, having lived life to the fullest. The daughter of William and Donna Tappen, she was born Aug. 24, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio. She was a 1966 graduate of Bowsher High School. On April 1, 1967, she married her high school sweetheart, Walt Schmalzried. Marsha dedicated her life to raising her family. After her children were grown, she attended cosmetology school to become a hairdresser, graduating in 1985. Marsha treasured her winters in St. Petersburg, Fla., with Walt. She loved gardening and always had the most beautiful Morning Glories. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Walt; children Charles (Micky Jordan), Chad; grandchildren John (Ashley), Jessica, Max, Marissa, Gracie; sister Sharon (Randy) Shaffer, Sue (Herb) Rhoades; brother-in-law Hans (Susan) Schmalzried; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. She was preceded in death by parents; brother Mark and her beloved Hemi. Memorials may be made to Assistance Dogs of America, 5605 Monroe St. Sylvania, Ohio 43560. Condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com. Marsha’s family would like to thank Vicki, Jenny, Nancy and Rose with Hospice of Northwest Ohio and Dorey and Sherry with Friends of the Family for all their wonderful care.

William Sido

William F. Sido, 88, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at the Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania. Bill was employed as a Mechanical Engineer with Owens-Illinois for more than 35 years before retiring. He was proud to have served with the United States Navy during WW II. Bill was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He is survived by daughters Barbara Sido and Carol (Joseph) Carone; sons Thomas (Carol), William, and Michael Sido; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters Susan Taylor, Margie Dzienny and Linda Payment; and brothers Robert and Gregory Sido. Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Sido; sister Stella Wisniewski; and brother Jim Sido. Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvania, Ohio 43560 or the Wounded Warriors Project. www.reebfuneralhome.com

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Golda Davis

Golda Compton Davis, née Bentley, age 87, of Lake Wales, Fla., formerly a resident of Sylvania, Ohio, entered into the peaceful rest of her Lord and Savior the afternoon of Dec. 19, 2015. Golda was born Sept. 14, 1928, in Freeburn, Ky., and grew up there with her 13 brothers and sisters. She moved to Ohio with her husband and children in 1963. When anyone thought of Golda, they thought of a virtuous woman. She was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was proud of all of her children, said “I love you” as often as she was given the opportunity, and was a hug enforcer even for those that weren’t so willing. She took joy in the small things, but her departure will leave no small space in her friends’ and family’s hearts. She looked for the best in everyone, gave all the benefit of the doubt, and defended those she loved with dignity and grace. She was known to everyone as a faithful friend and Christian with a kind and forgiving heart. She lived her life each day honoring God, and making heaven her ultimate goal. Golda was preceded in death by her children’s father and husband of 41 years Frank Houston Compton (1987) and her late husband, Norman Davis, (2004). Those that remain to celebrate her life are her three children Brenda (Click) Hunt, Randy (Marianne) Compton, and Karen (Stephen) Wagner, six grandchildren (Angela, Theresa, Scott, Amy, Curt & Jason), eight greatgrandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, four sisters (Christine, Phyllis, Cora Sue and Betty), and two brothers (Herman and Clifford). Online condolences at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Daniel Langenderfer

Daniel J. Langenderfer, 79, of Swanton, Ohio, died peacefully, with his loving family by his side, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015. He was born Oct. 20, 1936, to Maurice and Loretta Langenderfer at their home. He attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Swanton High School in 1954. After graduation, he was in the Army Reserve followed by employment at Hydra-Matic. On June 6, 1959, he married his high school sweetheart, Mariarlene Eisel. He retired from HydraMatic after 35 years of service. For the next 25 years, he joined Lucas County Mutual Insurance Association as an agent and vice president. Dan was a lifelong member of the Immaculate Conception Church. He showed his devotion to his faith by becoming a Eucharistic Minister, lector, assisting at fish fries, caring for the church, and many other church activities. He was an active member

of the Holy Name Society and was secretary and treasurer of The Catholic Knights of Ohio. He always had a huge garden that he selflessly shared with family and friends. Everyone loved his corn on the cob! He was an avid sports fan and began playing baseball and basketball in his youth. He continued to play softball after high school with his fond friends from Hydra-Matic. He put in countless hours of coaching and mentoring the youth at Marygrove. His passion for sports continued as he attended many sporting events played by his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed many years of bowling, golfing, and playing cards with family and friends. He was a hard one to beat! The greatest love of his life was his family. He was a devoted and selfless husband, father, and grandfather. He supported his children and grandchildren by attending a vast array of their activities with pride and love. Family gatherings were his favorite, from enjoying many memorable summer vacations together to grandpa’s famous chicken barbecues! He will always be remembered by his warm loving touch and unforgettable smile. The support he gave, through his genuine love to his family and friends, will never be forgotten. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mariarlene (Eisel) Langenderfer; son Jeff (Patty) Langenderfer; daughters Pam (Tom) Della Flora and Janel (Tom) Fanning; nine grandchildren who were the joy of his life, Kaley, Tyler, Corryn, Sydney, Nick, Tom, Nathan, Luke, and Matthew; and brothers Albert and John Langenderfer. Daniel was preceded in death by his son Matt, brothers Joseph and Gordon; and sisters Rita, Sr. Teresa SND, and Jane Fritsch. Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the charity of their choice. Family and friends may view Daniel’s Tribute Video at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Robert Rush

Bob was born to Arnold and Bessie Rush in Perrysburg, Ohio, Feb. 23, 1936, and passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 22. 2015, age 79, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, in Perrysburg, Ohio. He grew up in Sylvania, Ohio, where his father owned a drug store which is now J and G Pizza. He was the third of four children, John and Donn Rush (both deceased) and Marjorie Thompson of Texas. He graduated from Sylvania Burnham High School in 1955 where he excelled in sports: football, basketball and golf. He was awarded top athlete in 1955. He was caddie for the late pro Herman Lang for many years. Neva Lang gave Bob Herman’s last putter he had used, which brought tears to his eyes. In 1957 he married Karen (Marrow) Rush and had three children-Lorraine Rush (Rockport, Texas),

Darrell (Laurie) Rush, Ottawa Lake, Mich., Kyle (Amy) Rush, Toledo, Ohio. He started his apprenticeship for Jim Wing Plumbing in 1962 and was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 50 for 53 years. In 1970, he decided to open his own business, R.A. Rush Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc. He and his wife worked side by side for 28 years, retiring in 1998. They became snowbirds to Naples, Fla., for 15 years. He was past president of Monroe, Mich. Masters Association. He was an NRA member and worshiped at New Hope Ministries in Naples, Fla. He played golf for as long as he could. His wife and he enjoyed many trips togetherGreece, Bahamas, Aruba, Scotland, Wales, England, Las Vegas and wherever the car would take them. He visited all but three states in the U.S. His favorite state was Michigan, especially Leland, Traverse City and Petoskey. He was an avid small game hunter in his earlier years with his sons. He was a seven-year cancer survivor and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2008. Survivors include his wife, Karen, sons Darrell and Kyle, daughter Lorraine, sister Marjorie (Bill) Thompson, grandson Jonathan (Kylie), great-grandchildren Nolan, Owen and Aubrey Rush, granddaughter Perrigrine (Chris) Rice, greatgrandchildren Baylee, Camille and Delilah Rice, Natalie (Scott) Westhoven, twins, Jude and Gwen Westhoven, Emily (Greg) Peper, his sister-in-laws, several nieces and nephews, cousins and more friends that can be named. Contributions in Bob’s name may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Louis Byersmith

Louis A. Byersmith Jr., age 90, was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. Born June 19, 1925, to Louis A. Byersmith Sr. and Agnes Marleau Byersmith in Toledo, Ohio, Lou’s faith and family were top priorities in his life. He was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Mary Alice for 58 years and father to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Louis grew up in Toledo and graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1943. After graduation he volunteered to go to the Airborne Engineers. After basic training Lou traveled to North Africa, Italy, Sicily, Yemen and eventually arrived in the Providence of Assam, India. While Lou was in India, he was a part of the China-BurmaIndia Theater (CBI) and assigned to the 10th Air Force. Lou was classified as Intelligence Specialist. Besides flying on dropping missions, his job entailed making huge wall maps of Burma, India, and China where the military planes were flying. He briefed air crews on dropping missions, missing aircraft, hazards, and enemy locations. After the Japanese surrendered in August, 1945, Lou traveled over the Himalayan Mountains to Chinkiang, Hankow, and Beijing, China. He served a four week mission in China aiding in the flying of the Chinese 94th Army from Hankow to Beijing. Lou returned to the United States in December 1945, thus completing his trip around the world. One of the numerous medals that Lou received from his

service during WWII was the Bronze Star Medal. Lou was awarded this medal from the commanding general for his outstanding courage and service in a combat zone. Other medals included the Distinguished Presidential Unit Citation, China War Medal, and many others. After serving in WWII, Lou attended the University of Detroit and graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering. He married Mary Alice Fritsch in 1949 in Toledo, and the two of them raised four children. They lived and worked in Toledo until 1977 when he and his family moved to Bryan, Ohio. In his retirement years, Lou and Mary Alice spent many winters in Fountain Hills, AZ and eventually moved back to Toledo in 1998. During his career, Lou was the Chief Engineer in Design and Development of portions of the Ohio Turnpike, Interstate 75 and 475 around Toledo and other major highways in Ohio and Indiana. He completed feasibility studies of many airport and terminals in the U.S. for the Charles Barber and Associates. Lou also was Vice-President of Schoen Paving Company and City Engineer for Bryan, Ohio. Lou was an honorary lifetime member of the 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus, Society of Professional Engineers, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Hump Pilots Association, the Burma Star AssociationAmerican Branch, and the China-BurmaIndia Veterans Association. In fact, one of the highlights in Lou’s life occurred in 1985 when Lou returned to Taiwan for a tour vacation and a red carpet affair by the Chinese Military with his wife Mary Alice and other members of the Hump Pilots Association. He was most recently a member of St. Joseph Church, Sylvania, Ohio. He was a past member of various parishes – Church of the Ascension in Fountain Hills, Arizona, St. Patrick Church in Bryan, Ohio, and Gesu Church in Toledo, often volunteering much time with building and maintenance projects. In December 1999, Lou’s wife Mary Alice suffered a debilitating stroke. Until her death in 2008, Lou cared for her and was constantly at her side tending to her needs in the most loving of ways. Most nights Lou slept on the sofa so he could be next to his wife in case she needed him during the night. After Mary Alice died, there was rarely a day that Lou missed visiting her grave at the cemetery. Also, it was not uncommon to see Lou helping a neighbor, painting and rebuilding mailboxes, or visiting the ill in the hospital. Lou was preceded in death by Mary Alice (Fritsch) Byersmith, his loving wife of 58 years. Lou is survived by his son Larry Byersmith (Maria) of Port Charlotte, Fla.; daughters Carol Frass (Terrance) of Copley, Ohio, Mary Ann “Mimi” O’Connell (Patrick) of Holland, Ohio, and Lynn Neel (John) of Mesa, Az..; grandchildren David Frass, Kristyn Coleman (David), Colleen Moberger (John), Michael O’Connell (Meagan), Casey O’Connell, Kelly Neel, Kaitlyn Neel, and Kevin Neel; great-grandchildren Jacob Coleman and Dylan Coleman; and his sister Rosemary Harroun of Sylvania, Ohio,, and his brother Ronald Byersmith of Norton Shores, Mich.; and many nieces and nephews. Those wishing to give memorials in Louis’s memory are asked to consider, in lieu of flowers The Central Cities Ministries of Toledo, Ohio, or the Toledo Chapter of St. Vincent De Paul. www.reebfuneralhome.com

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Martha L. Theaker

Martha L. Theaker, 88, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at the Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, Ohio. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of greater Toledo, but in the last few years has been faithfully attending Hope Baptist Church on South Avenue. She also spent 25 years as a volunteer worker at Church Women United Thrift Shop on Crissey Road. Martha is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, James R. Theaker; daughter Marcia (Dillon) Cox; step-sons James “Mike” and Jack E. Theaker; and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Paul K. Moore; and sister Caroline Boginski.

Kerry Ulmer

Kerry Patrick Ulmer, age 60, passed onto our Lord, Monday, Jan. 4, 2016, at Ebeid Hospice, Sylvania, Ohio. He was born June 4, 1955, the third of eight children to William and JoAnn Ulmer. Kerry attended Larc Lane School and worked 39 years for Lott Industries. He lived his entire life under the loving care of his family. Kerry loved music and was a great dancer, often in the spotlight at parties and receptions. He enjoyed watching all sports especially watching his nieces and nephews play. He loved to swim and go bowling. Earlier in his life, he was a participant of the Special Olympics for several years. He had many routines, impersonations and “Kerry-isms,” all of which lit up many family and social gatherings. Everyone who met Kerry was touched by his friendliness, smiles, laughter and hugs. As Will Rogers said, Kerry “never met a man he didn’t like.” His positive outlook on life was contagious. He will be missed by all who knew him. Kerry is survived by his loving parents, William and JoAnn Ulmer, his siblings Bill (Mary), Michelle Deeter, Sean (Edward), Mike (Katie) and Amy (Greg) Bonfiglio and sisterin-law Martha Ulmer. He is also survived by nephews and nieces Ben (Wendy) and Nick (Jennifer) Ulmer, David and Mark Deeter, Josh, Chelsea and Hayley Ulmer, Nicholas and Eleanora Bonfiglio and great nieces and nephews Emily Jane and Riley Ulmer and Russell Vannoy. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Josephine Wurzell, and William and Eleanor Ulmer, and brother Doug and infant brother Darby. Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvania, Ohio, or Lucas County Special Olympics. The family would like to thank the Goerlich Center and Ebeid Hospice for their care at the end of Kerry’s life on earth. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Phillip M. Gill

Phillip M. Gill, 67, of Ottawa Lake, Mich., passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at Toledo Hospital after a brief, unexpected illness. He was born June 7, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, to Kenneth and Lucille (McIntosh)

Gill. Phill served his country in the Army Reserves during Vietnam and always held those who served in the highest regard, sup-

porting many veteran programs. In 1969, Phill married Linda Mears, his high school sweetheart after both attending the University of Toledo, and together they raised three loving sons. As a family they enjoyed many years of traveling around the country with their boys showing horses and making wonderful memories. Phill served as a State Farm Insurance Agent for 33 years in Lambertville, Mich., and was very involved in the community and a number of organizations. He was very proud of his integral role and spiritual leadership in Fellowship Matters, a group dedicated to bringing meals to the homeless and hungry in downtown Toledo, rain or shine. He found great joy in giving back to others and was also a dedicated supporter of the Cherry St. Mission, Wounded Warrior Project, Olympics, 4-H, various other community programs, and was an active member of Fellowship Bible Church in Temperance, Mich. From an early age, Phill had a passion for cars and remained a long time member of the VMCCA (Vintage Motor Car Club of America) and local Mercedes Benz Club. As an avid golfer, he made many trips to Hilton Head Island, S.C., his favorite vacation spot, and rooted for the Michigan State Spartans whenever he could. Above all else, the most important to him was God and his family, affectionately known as Grandpa or “Papa G” to his ten grandchildren, and he always cast a shadow of God's love on those around him. Left to cherish his memory is loving wife, Linda M. Gill; sons Phillip II (Jennifer), Joseph (Stephanie), and Andrew (Elizabeth) Gill; grandchildren Noah, Abraham, Elijah, Emanuel, Shaw, Tate, Rye, Everett, Lydia, and Josiah; brother, Ronald (Kathy) Gill; canine friends, Lucy and Sofie. Phill's parents and brother, Willard Gill, preceded him in death. Those wishing to give a memorial are asked to consider Fellowship Matters, P.O. Box 12212, Toledo, Ohio 43612 or Fellowship Bible Church, PO Box 303, Lambertville, Mich. 48144. Online condolences may be offered to Phill’s family at www.reebfuneral.com.

Kenneth Timming

Kenneth M. Timming, 83, a former Monclova resident, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2015, in North Fort Myers, Fla., following a bought with illness. Mr. Timming was born in Riga, Mich., Aug. 5, 1932, to parents Maynard and Elsie Timming. Kenneth was a self-made man who could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. From humble beginnings, he was successful at developing and operating multiple businesses, creating benefit to both his family and the community he served. He leaves his daughter Jill and her spouse Ray; sons Rick and his spouse Michelle, Brad and Todd; grandchildren Jacob, Kenny, Brook and Joseph; great-grandchildren Isabella, Hannah, Logan, Isack and Leeam; and sister Fern Baer. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Norma, brother Orville and his parents. Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider, in lieu of flowers tributes to the Salvation Army. www.reebfuneralhome.com

Madelon Grant

Madelon M. Grant, 94, of Monclova, Ohio, passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. She was born Feb. 22, 1921, in Davison, Mich., to parents Roy and Edith (Stewart) Seeley.

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Madelon was employed with the Miller Fireworks Company for many years and retired from the Pilliod Cabinet Company in 1986. She enjoyed doing crafts, word searches and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her daughters Gladys Faulkner and Bonnie (Ron) Gardiner; grandchildren Shelly, Bill, Rick, Lori, Ron, Kim, and Eric; 16 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Madelon was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Seth Grant; daughter Janet Gardiner; sister Ruth Butler; and brothers Clarence, Ed, Clayton, Floyd, and Dick Seeley. Those wishing to offer memorials are asked to consider the Swanton Church of the Nazarene, 315 W. Airport Hwy., Swanton, Ohio 43558.

Gladys Barz

Gladys Mae Barz (Carter) died Tuesday Dec. 29, 2015, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio, as a result of a fall. She was born June 18, 1923, in Cleveland, Ohio. She married the love of her life, Walter Arthur Barz, on July 23, 1946, and enjoyed 56 wonderful years of marriage, as she always noted. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband in 2002. Gladys lived in Wooster from 1972-2003 when she moved to West Park Place in Toledo to be closer to family. She had recently moved to Oak Leaf Village under hospice care. She is survived by her daughters Susan Flowers of Sylvania, Ohio, and Mary BarzSmith of Ypsilanti, Mich.; grandchildren Jerry Flowers (Kelly), Kady Flowers Sattelmaier (Nick), and Laura Upham (Bryan); and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be shared at www.sujkowski.com.

Marjorie Durbin

Marjorie Verona Durbin (Lenthall), age 99, passed away at the Kingston Care Center of Sylvania, Ohio, on Nov. 21, 2015. Marjorie was born in Tahlequah, Okla., on Nov. 2, 1916, to Henry and Fanny (Patton) Lenthall, and the youngest of five children. She graduated from Northeastern State College in Tahlequah with a degree in elementary education. Marjorie was a wartime bride, marrying James B. Durbin, an Army Air Force sergeant, in Midland, Texas, on March 8, 1945. Following the war, they relocated to her husband’s hometown of Sylvania, Ohio. She is survived by her nephew, Dr. Ronald (Patricia) Jardin. She is also survived by three grandchildren Joshua (Angela) Jardin, Louisa (Dean) Cook and Patrick (Cadie) Jardin, and four great-grandchildren Rolando, Ariana, Eleanor and William.

Marjorie was predeceased by her husband, James, in 1966 as well as her parents, brothers Byron, Murray and Gerald Lenthall, and sister Virginia Lenthall Jardin. Marjorie retired from Springfield Schools in 1979 as clerk treasurer. She enjoyed crafts of all kinds, including painting and making ceramic Christmas villages, which she shared with her family. In her younger years, she belonged to the Sylvania Garden Club and the Toledo Women’s Business and Professional Club. She also enjoyed playing bridge The family would especially like to thank staff members of the Kingston Care Center of Sylvania for their loving and compassionate care of Margie throughout the last several years. She truly enjoyed living at Kingston and participating in all the activities when she was able. Thank you also to ProMedica Hospice for its concern and support of Margie, and to our family. For those wishing to make a donation in honor of Margie, the family suggests ProMedica Hospice or The Victory Center.

Jeannine “Gigi” Vandendriesche

Jeannine "Gigi" Vandendriesche, age 56, of Sylvania, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 in Mercy St. Anne's Hospital. She was born May 4, 1959, a daughter to Thomas and Therese (Gladieux) Geiger. A graduate of Notre Dame High School, she attended St. Leo University in St. Leo, Fla. She worked for a short period for Scholz homes before returning to school at Mercy College, School of Nursing, where she earned her LPN. She was employed at Mercy Hospital for 2 years before becoming a partner in the former Mary's Adult Day Care for 3 years, after which she retired to devote herself to her family. She enjoyed boating, camping, cruises, visiting with friends and water skiing where she was a past member of the Lake Erie Rough Riders. She also enjoyed helping her mother with various charities. Most importantly, she thoroughly supported her husband with unwavering love and caring through various health issues. Preceded in death by her mother Therese, she is survived by her husband Rob; son Scott (Alex) Vandendriesche; and was “Wigi” to her grandchildren Madylin and Trenton; father Thomas (Brenda) Geiger, Sr.; brothers Thomas (Paulette) Geiger, Jr. and Richard Geiger; sister-in-law Gail (Charles) Olson; brothers-in-law Russ (Sue) and Don Vandendriesche; childhood friend Rose Manor; and very dear friends Rodney and Patti Pearson. The family suggests memorials to Little Sisters of the Poor 930 S. Wynn Rd. Oregon, Ohio 43616, The Toledo Humane Society 827 Illinois Ave. Maumee, Ohio 43537 or the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.

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The McCord Junior High School seventh and eighth grade Power of the Pen teams included Vivian Li, DeNae Bumpus, Allison Li, Ananya Kodali, Emily Schaupp, Maddie Rahman, Regan Fordham, Jacquelyn Long, Maiya Black, Elle Rhur, Grace Gibson, Kenna Edwards and Daniel Klein, coached by Diane Long. The seventh grade team finished in second place and the eighth grade team finished in first place. Students placing at the tournament advance to regional competition on March 2 at Lourdes University.

The Timberstone Junior High School seventh and eighth grade Power of the Pen teams included Elaina Smith, Nirmiti Shuh, Rilo Beans, Knicholes Laux, Marissa Ray, Rena Salman, Vedlka Singhania, Madelyn McArthur, Taylor Legall, Piper Nicely, Nicole Arvanitis, Drew Smeltzer, Amaan Omer, Lauren Welt and Jessica Molito. The teams were coached by Sarah Nelson who was also in charge of the event held at Timberstone. The seventh grade team finished in first place and the eighth grade team finished in third place.

Arbor Hills seventh and eighth Power of the Pen teams included Jenna Szewczykowski, Isabella Kamp, Marissa McCoy, Abby Morris, Madelin Willingham, Cecile Schreidah, Sophie Strawbridge, Blake Schiffel, Ian Weil, Sara Robbins and Lexus Sower. The team is coached by Sarah Bernard and Dawn Koehl. Judges were Vicki Lyle, Scott Nelson, Kathy Pollick, Jane Pfiefer and Tim Loge.

The St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seventh and eighth grade Power of the Pen teams included Elizabeth Weathers, Hannah Saidmeh, Maddie Piscopo, Emma Hoyt, Kelsey Leamy, Elizabeth Newsom, Charley Sullind, Amanda Pawlecki, Jayna Lonsway, Kathryn Riddle and Grace Warner. The teams were coached by Jessica Jones. The eighth grade team placed second in the event.