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Pink in the Rink Isabella Pisanti rode the Zamboni at a Walleye game in honor of her mother, Marcia, a cancer survivor.

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Former ProMedica Flower Hospital presidents Alan Sattler, left, and Kevin Webb, M.D., right, join Neeraj Kanwal, M.D., center, current president of Flower at the 40th anniversary celebration and unveiling and dedication of the History Wall along with the Donor Wall on Monday, March 9. Sattler currently is the Chief Financial Officer and Webb is Chief Acute Care Officer of ProMedica. More photos on 20A.

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CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE Annual Report 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. Sylvania’s quality of Mayor Craig Stough life continues to be among the highest in the region, and quality of life is the main reason people and businesses 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 built-out 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 the removal of old signs, street light improvements, attractive street banners and more flowers on the streets and bridges. City infrastructure was improved last year with the completion of the McCord/Brint and King/Brint road intersection upgrades. The downtown continues to welcome new businesses and is growing stronger and attracting more economic activity. ProMedica began construction of a new $40 million Health and Wellness Center that will bring 300 employees to the former Starlite Plaza. NOIC relocated jobs within the city MAYOR TO 12C

Social Entrepreneurship is Focus of 2015 Joseph M. Magliochetti Summit The Big Give Mary Kay Urbanski and Bill Gotthart, a ‘wish maker’ for MakeA-Wish, welcomed guests to the annual Gretchen Gotthart Skeldon fund-raising event.

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“Business as a Noble Profession: In Contribution to the Common Good” is the theme of the 2015 Joseph M. Magliochetti Leadership Summit to be held Wednesday, April 29, 11:30 a.m., at the Park Inn by Radisson in downtown Toledo. The event is Eric Savage hosted by the Lourdes University College of Business and Leadership and the Master of Organizational Leadership Alumni. Speakers include: Eric Savage, co-founder and CEO of Unitus Capital A graduate of St. Francis de Sales High School in Toledo, Eric Savage moved to India in 2007 to help set up Unitus Capital. At UC, he led the company in raising over $1.2 billion for various socially impactful businesses, primarily in India. Unitus Capital was ranked the #1 Indian investment bank by multiple publications in 2013 and 2014. Previously, Savage led Citigroup’s Asia Power and Infrastructure Investment Banking Group and helped secure and execute multiple landmark equity, debt and merger and acquisiton transactions totaling many billions of dollars. Savage is a cum laude graduate of Duke University and of Harvard’s Kennedy School, where he received the Lucius N. Littauer Fellow Award, the program’s top honor. He serves on the board/advisory board of a variety of top companies, funds and academic institutions. In

2014, he was named Indian Expat Entrepreneur of the Year by Expat Entrepreneurs Circle. Robert Savage Jr., president and fund manager of Rocket Ventures Robert Savage Jr. was co-founder and manRobert Savage Jr. aging partner of CoreNetwork and Savage Consulting, and helped to start Rocket Ventures. His knowledge of business and funding strategy, strategic sales management, negotiation and financial analysis has made him a valuable partner for Rocket Ventures. Rocket Ventures was established by the Regional Growth Partnership to grow and support seed and early-stage, high-tech companies in northwest Ohio. Savage previously worked in mergers and acquisitions at LibbeyOwens-Ford and Seagate Venture Management. During the inception of New Waste Concepts, he was the general manager; later becoming the director of the International Sales Division. A Toledo native, he received his bachelor of science degree in economics and finance from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. James Wesner, board member of One Acre Fund James Wesner worked for One Acre Fund in Kenya during 2007 and has served the organization as a board member for the past

eight years. In addition, he heads the Chicago Chapter of 1AF and chairs its National Fundraising Board. Currently, he is a managing partner for Marquette Associates, a Chicago-based institutional investment consulting firm. The firm has assets under James Wesner advisement of over $117 billion, of which $9.5 billion are for clients with a social mission. He holds a bachelor of business administration degree, magna cum laude, in finance from the University of Notre Dame and a master of business administration degree, with distinction, in finance and international business from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. The Joseph M. Magliochetti Leadership Summit was established in memory of the former president and CEO of Dana Corporation by his wife, Kathy Magliochetti. This year’s event is sponsored by Dana Corporation and The Andersons. Media sponsors are The Blade and Buckeye CableSystem. Tickets are $25 per person and include lunch. Individuals may RSVP by email at summit@lourdes.edu or call 419/517-8887. For more information on the Joseph M. Magliochetti Endowed Chair in Finance and the leadership summit, visit www.lourdes.edu/summit.

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Sunrise Lions sponsor student named national grand prize essay contest winner

Lions Club International President Joe Preston presented the grand prize award to Jalen Ballard and Sylvania Sunrise Lions Club President John Kruszewski .

Jalen Ballard, a 12-year-old student from Grove Patterson Academy, was named the grand prize winner of the 2014-2015 Lions International Essay Contest for visually impaired youth. Ballard’s entry was sponsored by the Sylvania Sunrise Lions Club. Ballard received a check for $5,000 during a special awards ceremony at the 37th annual Lions Day with the United Nations held at the U.N. headquarters in New York City. John

Kruszewski, president of the Sylvania Sunrise Lions Club, was present at the ceremony. The event was attended by nearly 500 Lions from 30 countries and more than 20 U.N. ambassadors. The Lions International Essay Contest, sponsored by Lions Clubs International, encourages visually impaired children ages 11-13 to express what peace means to them. Ballard’s essay was selected for his ability to convey this year’s theme, “Peace, Love, and Understanding.” Ballard wrote: “To get the greatest potential out of our precious and limited lives on Earth, we must all be peaceful, love each other, and be understanding. Our world will never be perfect, but that doesn’t mean we can’t strive for the best as a society.” This is the fifth year for the peace-themed essay contest. Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Its 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs are serving communities in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the globe. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired, championed youth initiatives and strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit lionsclubs.org.

Happy 99th Birthday! Alice Graham Kille celebrated her 99th birthday on Tuesday, March 17. A resident of Sylvania, she was the fifth of nine children of Gertrude and Roy Graham. She and her five sisters and three brothers grew up on a farm outside of Maumee and she attended Maumee High School. In 1957, she married Forrest Kille and moved to a farm in Ottawa Lake, Mich. where she worked on the farm driving a tractor, taking care of livestock and more along side her husband. Later, she drove a school bus for the Whiteford Agricultural Schools and then for Larc Lane Schools. After she retired, she worked at the former Seitz Bakery, now Brieschke’s Bakery in downtown Sylvania. She loved to travel and even went white water rafting in West Virginia when she was in her early 80s. Kille continues to live independently, doing her own laundry and taking care of her apartment. She enjoys watching the Lawrence Welk Show and visiting with her family and neighbors. She keeps up with the news from watching television and reading the Sylvania AdVantage. She has four children, Betty Kille Hieber, of Sylvania, Roger of Walbridge, Lee of Mesa, Ariz., and Dale of Okinawa, Japan. She has 11 grandchildren, including Laura, Diane, Karen (deceased) and Michael Hieber of Sylvania and eight greatgrandchildren.

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA ONGOING Alzheimer’s Association Support Group An Alzheimer’s Association support group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9144 Lewis Ave., Temperance. For more, call Marie Ready at 800/272-3900 or mready@alz.org. Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant, 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by educational speakers from noon to 1 p.m. Call 419/865-8503 or visit boomersrn.com for more information. Pet Loss Support Group SylvaniaVet hosts a Pet Loss Support Group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave., at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For details or more information call 419/885-4421.

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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. TAME Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts (T.A.M.E), a scale miniature dollhouse club, meets the first Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. in the carriage house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Call 734/847-6366. Nursing Mothers’ Group The nursing mothers’ group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Harris McIntosh Tower, first floor conference room C, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. For information, call 419/291-5667. Food Addicts in Recovery Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., room 206. Contact Joyce at 419/699-1007, email jtreat@bex.net or visit foodaddicts.org. Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sylvania United Church of Christ chapel, 7240 Erie St. For information, call 419/882-0048. Mothers Center of Greater Toledo Mothers meet for fun, food and friendship with the Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo. Reliable and safe childcare provided on Thursdays from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. at McCord Road Christian Church, 4765 N. McCord Rd. Visit www.motherscenter.net for more. 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. Zumba Elevate Nutrition, formerly Nutrition Resolutions, 6383 Monroe St., offers Zumba on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Cardio Drumming Elevate Nutrition, 6383 Monroe St.,

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

offers Cardio Drumming on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Call 419/517-7080 for information. TOPS Meets on Tuesdays The Ohio Chapter 1961 of TOPS (Take

Off Pounds Sensibly) holds its regular meeting on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6517 Brint Road.

Sylvania Senior Center March 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; nonsenior is $5.62. Make reservation by noon the day before. Tuesday Evening Dinner served from 4:30-5:15, $7.00 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

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Spinal Scan: 10-11:30, facilitated by Glass City Spine & Rehab Brain Teaser Trivia: 3rd Thu, 1111:45, monthly Book Review Group: 3rd Thu 2-3:00, monthly 55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304:00, $3 at the door, weekly Quilt Fan-Attics: Mon 9-11:00, weekly Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10:00, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly, * Blood Pressure Clinic: 10:30-12:30 Body Recall Legacy: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30,* Mahjongg: Mon 12:30-4:30, weekly Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:3011:30 Intermediate Computer: 9-11:00, 6 hour course,* Senior Chorus: Tue 9:45-11:15, weekly Contract Bridge: Tue 12:30-3:30, weekly “What are doTERRA Oils?”: 5:306:30, with Ann Smith, wellness advocate Hatha Yoga: 6-7:15,* weekly through October Pinochle: Wed 12:30-3:30, weekly Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly,* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4:15, weekly,* Knitting & Crocheting: Wed 9-11:00, Fri 1-2:00, weekly Podiatrist: by appointment only Blood Pressure/Glucose Clinic: 10:30-12:30

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55+ Line Dancing: Fridays 2:304:00, $3 at the door, weekly AARP Tax appointments available, call 419-885-3913 Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10:00, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly,* Body Recall Legacy: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, * Cinema Studies with Dr. Jan Wahl: Tue 5:30-7:30 Hatha Yoga: 6-7:15,* weekly through October Oil Painting: Wed 1-3:00, weekly Investment Club: 1st Wed, 1:30-2:30, David Patton 1st VP, Merrill Lynch Sylvania Senior Center Health Fair, 10-1:00, FREE! HOLIDAY/CLOSED Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10:00, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly,* Blood Pressure Clinic: 10:30-12:30 Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:3012:30, weekly,* Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:3011:30 Art Studio Class: Tue & Fri 9-11:00, weekly, * Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue, 1-3:00, monthly Movie Night: Foreign Film: 5:30,* Hatha Yoga: 6-7:15, *weekly through October

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

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA • March 18 MS Bike to the Bay Registration & Wine Tasting Event, 6-8 p.m. The Andersons Sylvania Market 7638 Sylvania Ave Discover the area’s finest international wine selection and register for The Reeves Northrup Memorial MS Bike to the Bay Ride during the wine tasting and receive $10 off registration fee and chances to win future MS Bike team week prizes. New riders register free of charge. The

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• March 20 Lourdes Lifelong Learning Program, 10 a.m. Franciscan Center 419/824-3707 lifelong@lourdes.edu ‘Federal Project One: The WPA Cultural Agencies’ Free for first-time visitors and Lifelong Learning members. Lifelong Learning Hot Topic,11:15 a.m. ‘Violence on TV’ Gordon Ward is the speaker. $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Lourdes University’s Distinguished History lecture, 7 p.m. “To Antietam Creek: The Maryland Campaign of 1862” Franciscan Center Retired Gettysburg supervisory historian D. Scott Hartwig addresses a pivotal moment in the U.S. Civil War. For more information, contact Dwayne Beggs, Ph.D., assistant professor of history at 419/824-3648.

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Metroparks Mutts: 6:15 p.m. Stroll into Spring Swan Creek Preserve Metropark 4659 Airport Hwy. metroparkstoledo.com 419/407-9700 Grab your pooch and head out for a leisurely stroll during the last minutes of winter and the first minutes of spring. Learn about the spring equinox and look for park animals as you hike with your pet pal. All participating furry friends must have shots, get along with other dogs and be on a standard six-feet lead. The program is canceled if raining. Admission is free but register online or email Bill.Hoeffin@metroparkstoledo.com.

• March 21 Seventh Annual Maple Sugaring Fest, 1-4 p.m. Olander Park, Nederhouser Community Hall 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. 419/882-8313 olanderpark.com ECO Discovery presents a family-filled day that will get the fun flowing. Hitch a ride on a wagon to the north end of Olander Park then stroll through the park to learn the history of maple syrup. Learn Native American and pioneer sugaring techniques. Guests can watch the boiling down process and taste a sweet treat. Behind the Scenes of Stranleigh Wildwood Preserve Manor House 5100 W. Central Ave. metroparkstoledo.com 419/407-9700 The Manor House, on the grounds of Wildwood Preserve Metropark, once known as ’Stranleigh.’ Explore and tour the rooms and floors typically closed to the public. Tour will include a visit to the attic, maids’ quarters, boiler room and other areas. Space is limited for this tour that will change how visitors view the Toledo architectural icon. Price is $9 and $7 for Metropark members. Register by phone or online by March 20.

100,000 Meals, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Franciscan Center This is an outreach project in collaboration with Toledo Area Ministries and Lourdes University’s Mission and Ministry office. For more information, to volunteer or make donations, email bvano@lourdes.edu or call 419/824-3861.

• March 22 ‘A Jewish Perspective on Human Rights and Human Obligations,’ 2 p.m. Franciscan Center 419/824-3751 kdilworth@lourdes.edu The Dr. Morton Goldberg Lecture presents Rabbi Robert Dobrusin of Beth Israel Congregation in Ann Arbor, Mich., as the guest lecturer.

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Bel Canto Choir; 7 p.m. Sylvania United Church of Christ 7240 Erie St. The Bel Canto Choir of the Children’s Choir of NW Ohio is comprised of students in grades 5-10 from many area schools. They sing a variety of styles of music from classical to popular music. This is a free concert, however, free will offering will be taken to support Sylvania Area Family Services.

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Stroke Support Group Meeting, 4 p.m. ProMedica Flower Hospital Conference Center 5200 Harroun Rd. ProMedica offers a monthly stroke support group for stroke survivors and their family members. Scheduled speakers and topics vary each month, Call 419/291-7537.

• March 27 Sister Gretchen’s Easter Bake Sale 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Regina Hall Conference Room Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania and Lourdes University 6832 Convent Boulevard Enter at the Franciscan Center entrance on Convent Boulevard and follow your nose (and signs) for cookies, cakes, breads, pies and candies for Easter baskets.

Your go-to event: SAFS Chocolate Affair & Wine Tasting Event

he Chocolate Affair and Wine Tasting Event will be held Saturday, March 28, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Sylvania Area Family Services, 5440 Marshall Rd. “This event gives members of the community the opportunity to come together for a night of fun and enjoy delicious chocolates and taste wines while helping to support SAFS. This also is an excellent networking opportunity for those involved with local businesses. And, community members will have the chance to see what Sylvania Area Family Services is all about,” noted SAFS Executive Director Anita Sanchez-Serda, BAC.

According to Sanchez-Serda, chocolates from local companies Schakolad and Choconotes will be available along with those from Dietsch Brothers of Findlay. “We will have a chocolate fountain,” she said. There will also be chocolate pastries from the Next Sweet Think Bakery in Mayberry Square. A selection of fine wines will be available for tasting and for purchase. In addition, several tables will be filled with an array of silent auction gifts including gift cards from many local businesses. The cost is $20 per person in advance of the event and $25 at the door.

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA Aquarium re-opening, 10 a.m. Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way Toledozoo.org 419/385-4040 The Toledo Zoo is celebrating a host of activities surrounding the re-opening of the Zoo’s aquarium, which has been under renovation since 2012. The Toledo Zoo maintained the WPA exterior of the aquarium facility while making significant improvements inside. The new exhibit now has three times as many marine species as fresh water that will add to the diversity of the experience. One of the most exciting additions is the "touch tank" where visitors can touch small sharks and rays. The Toledo Zoo opens at 10 a.m. with a grand re-opening ceremony beginning at 10:15 a.m. Numerous activities are scheduled throughout the day. Check the website for a complete schedule of happenings. General admission applies.

• March 28 The 8th Annual WAVE Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Franciscan Center wave@lourdes.edu The WAVE Festival features women artists, visionaries and entrepreneurs. The event is free and open to the public.

• March 29 The annual Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak Lecture, 2 p.m. Franciscan Center For more information, email tmatteson@lourdes.edu.

• April 4 15th Annual Easter Egg Hunt,

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9, 10, and 11 a.m., noon Olander Park 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. 419/882-8313 olanderpark.com Make an art project then head out to search and collect plastic eggs. Redeem eggs for prizes. Bring your own camera to take a photo with the Easter Bunny, then hop down the trail for a delicious treat. The event is free to Sylvania School District families and $5 for nonresident cars; 35 cars per session will be admitted.

• April 6, 27 Essential Oils 101 6:15 - 8:15 p.m. Charlie's Greek Restaurant 6945 W Central Ave, Toledo Jackie Goff 419/304-8408 This free class is for people who are just getting acquainted with using essential oils for a healthier life. Learn about the most popular and versatile essential oils for a multitude of health and wellness concerns. These oils can be used for kids, pets, emotional wellness, first aid, and toxin-free cleaning. RSVP if attending so plans can be made to have enough seating and materials for everyone. Food and beverage available but not included.

• April 8 Free Eye Exam for Preschoolers Ages 2-6; 3-5 p.m. Sylvania Branch Library 6749 Monroe St. 419/882-2089 toledolibrary.org Preschoolers up to age six may receive a free vision assessment sponsored by the

Herbally Radiant in Sylvania hosted an International Women's Day Celebration on March 6 in its Saxon Square location. L-R: Maneesha Pandey, M.D., Avi Joshi, Mihiy Joshi, Nutan Dixit, Sonali Sharma, Simran Sharma and Kim Irons attended the event that highlighted the achievements of women and the importance and need for greater equality. Lion’s Club. The Weiss-Allen Sure Shot Test determines a child’s eye health. A parental permission slip is required for each child for the screening.

www.lourdes.edu/career to see the official list of employers attending. Professional dress is expected and copies of a resumes will be needed. Call 419-824-3704 or email career@lourdes.edu.

Collegiate Employ-Net Career and Internship Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Franciscan Center on Lourdes University 419/824-3704 career@lourdes.edu. Network with over 75 employers at the fair. Visit the career services website at

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Spring Attic Treasures Rummage Sale 9 a.m.-3p.m. Zion Lutheran Church LCMC 8307 Memorial Hwy. Ottawa Lake, Mich. 419/699-2500

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Jump down the Rabbit Hole...Toledo Ballet Presents “Alice in Wonderland”

The White Rabbit from ‘Alice in Wonderland’ ballet.

BY MARY HELEN DARAH Don’t be late for a very important date. The Toledo Ballet will be presenting a fullscale production of Lewis Carroll’s classic book, “Alice in Wonderland ” at the Valentine Theatre. Michael Lang, director and choreographer for the Toledo Ballet, has been creating productions for the Toledo Ballet for the past eight years and looks forward to the new production. “My wife, Lisa [Lisa Mayer, Toledo Ballet artistic director], approached me with the idea for Alice,” says Lang. “We have six seniors and any one of them could go out and do this. There are so many great characters and the story presented a good way to spread the wealth for my dancers.” Lang is looking forward to bringing the characters that he enjoyed as a child to life. “When I was young, I actually had a Mad Hatter costume,” states Lang. “When I got a little older, I believe I sported a ‘Cheshire Cat’ grin from time to time.” Following the announcement of the production, many

dancers requested that they wanted the role of Twiddle Dee and Twiddle Dum. “I told them they are not going to be part of this adaptation,” states Lang. “Most people’s perspective of Alice’s story is the Disney version. I took moments directly from the book. I want to make it feel like we are opening various chapters and bringing the story to life.” One would think that it would be easier to represent a well-known piece of literature compared to creating an original work. Lang found the opposite to be true. “It is difficult to do something that so many people have done before. I found sticking with the book makes our production unique,” states Lang. “It has been a lot of fun. There are so many moving pieces in the story. That’s what makes it exciting but also very difficult.” The production will feature actors as well dancers. The actor playing the Queen of Hearts, Juliette Morgan Quinlan, is campy and over the top. Michael Warrick plays her king and Phillipe Taylor plays the Mad Hatter. Ballet, contemporary and even musical theater comedy are all part of the theatrical experience. Semira Warrick and McKenzie Beaverson will share the role of Alice. Lang has received a diverse mix of responses regarding the upcoming production. “I have found that people love Alice or didn’t have a connection to it at all. For people who love the book, I hope it comes to life for them. For the ones who don’t, I hope we inspire them to put the Disney movie down and go read the book after they experiencing the show.”

“Alice in Wonderland” will be performed at the Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., March 28 and 29. Call 419/242-2787 or visit

toledoballet.org to purchase tickets. Tickets range from $15-$35.

Desi Toledo Celebrates Spring

Maneesha Pandey, M.D. and Poonam Sairi celebrated the coming of spring at the 'Desi Toledo Party, Holi Dhamaka with Dhol,' that stimulated the senses with bright colors, food and dance.

Elizabeth Tore receives the colors of spring at the event held at Sylvania Area Family Services, 5440 Marshall Road, on March 7.

Shveta Surana and Paresh Kakrecha enjoyed dancing, visiting with friends and the variety of Indian dishes.

L-R: Mounica Suryadevara, Surya Nurrula and Revathi Chillapalli, owner of Deepam India, 7406 W. Central Ave., prepared food for hungry guests. —by Mary Helen Darah

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Racing for Recovery founder competes and speaks in Australia

Todd Crandell

Sylvania resident, Northview graduate and founder of Racing for Recovery Todd Crandell will be competing in his 27th Ironman contest in Melbourne, Australia, on March 22. Crandell learned, shortly before he departed, that an Ironman film crew will be covering him with a pre-race interview and following him on race day bringing his race and his story to millions of viewers around the world. Crandell’s daughter, Skylar, a junior at Northview, is accompanying him on the trip to get a first-hand look at Australia. “I also want to remind her that addiction is worldwide and sobriety can be achieved through efforts of Racing for Recovery. While down under, Crandell will give a talk about overcoming challenges, mindset and the power of goal setting to approximately 60 leading real estate agents in Sydney. He will also be part of an over 100-guest gala event for Youth Off The Streets, an organization that helps kids who live on the street to become educated, clothed and fed. Crandell will make a presentation and share his story to a group of kids from the organization. He will also speak about overcoming adversity and goal setting to Ord Minnett, a group of health-conscious corporate investors who will or have competed in triathlons. Crandell credits these speaking

opportunities to a good friend, Jim Short, he met when he competed in an Australian Ironman contest several years ago. Crandell, a professional counselor and chemical dependency counselor, has dedicated his personal and professional life to helping those with substance abuse re-channel their destructive behaviors into positive, lifeaffirming behavior. Crandell’s 13-year struggle with alcohol and drugs nearly destroyed his life, devastating relationships with family and friends and shattering a promising professional hockey career. Through his recovery, Crandell concentrated on physical fitness and found a positive outlet for his once negative energy transforming him into a first-class athlete competing in endurance contests around the world. Clean and sober since 1993, he applied his energy to pursue the Ironman triathlon, 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run. Crandell ran his first triathlon in 1999 and has completed 26 full-length Ironman™ triathlons across the world. In 2008, he was the only person in the world to complete the Ultraman™ Hawaii triathlon, which is a threeday test of endurance, consisting of 6.2 miles of swimming and 90 miles of biking on day one, 171.2 miles of biking on day two and 52.4 miles of running on day three. Crandell has chronicled his mental and physical journeys in his books “From Addict to Ironman,” (2006) and “There is More than One Way to Get to Cleveland,” (2013), as well as in the documentaries “Addict,” (2003) and “Running with Demons,” (2012). Crandell also realized that traditional recovery programs weren’t always enough to help people refocus their addictive drives into positive actions. Crandell’s experiences and inspirational efforts led to the formation of Racing for Recovery™ in 2001, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people from all walks prevent and overcome addiction. “Racing for Recovery has saved thousands of lives and many are local residents who are now successful in their own ways such as working, going back to school, gaining spirituality,

Junior League of Toledo hosts Kids in the Kitchen Junior League of Toledo will hold its 10th annual Kids in the Kitchen event at St. John’s Jesuit High School on Saturday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free family event is for children ages five to twelve and will feature vendors from across the community

giving hands-on cooking and exercise demonstrations with healthy eating and exercise tips. The first 500 attendees will receive goody bags, and raffle prizes will be awarded all day. For more information, visit www.juniorleaguetoledo.org.

Highland Student Donates Hair

Like many 10-year-old girls, Lilly Aulls has been letting her hair grow for some time. But unlike most, she has been growing it for a purpose. “Last year, she happened to learn about some children who lost their hair because of an illness,” said her mother, Laurie Aulls. “She decided right then to grow her hair so she could donate it to help children who were ill.” The Highland fourth-grade student had 10 inches of her hair cut by Brittany Hurley at Hair on Saturday, March 7, which she has donated to Children With Hair Loss, a charity she and her mother found. “Children With Hair Loss was one of the organizations that provide children with hair at no cost to them,” Mrs. Aulls said. “During our research, we found that some organizations sold the hair they retrieved and we did not want that.” In addition to donating the 10-inches of hair, the Aullses have also started a fund drive online to raise money to donate along with the newly cut locks.

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healing strained family relationships, getting physically active and giving back to their community,” Crandell said. With the motto: “With Sobriety, All Things are Possible,” the multi-faceted empowerment group, Racing for Recovery offers professional counseling services and support meetings alongside athletic events such as an annual 5k and 10k run/walk scheduled for Oct. 25 at Lourdes University, all in the effort to promote a balanced, holistic lifestyle. The organization’s annual golf outing to raise funds for the run/walk is set for Aug. 14. Support meetings are held Monday and Thursday at 7 p.m. at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Sylvania; Wednesday at 7 p.m. at St. Timothy Episcopal Church, 871 E. Boundary St., Perrysburg. The Tuesday, Thursday and Friday meetings are run/walk, lifestyle meeting at places, which are announced weekly. On Sunday, there is a group run/walk and lifestyle meeting at 8 a.m. at Wildwood Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave. Recently, 106 people attended a weekly support group meeting, an all-time high in the organization’s 14-year history. In addition, Crandell has been the featured speaker at Sylvania St. Joe’s middle school, Lake Superior State and Clyde Junior High and High Schools

in Clyde Ohio. Racing for Recovery™ has been featured on CNN, ESPN, the New York Times and Runner’s World Magazine.

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Sylvania music: bringing life to the community

Artist Showcases Work

Last Born Sons plays at Sodbuster Bar.

BY ROSS LOCKHART The Sylvania music scene is a network of artists and businesses passionate about making a positive impact through creativity. As Nate Schank, general manager of Treo Restaurant, puts it, “It’s fundamental to what we do.” Patrons of Treo’s One2 lounge can catch music most nights of the week, and Schank claims the space has a unique effect on customers. “It’s very intimate. Even if our guests are here for a quiet romantic dinner, they can’t help feeling the energy the music brings to the room.” Regular performer Andrew Ellis similarly praised the venue’s warm atmosphere and acoustics. “It’s one of the best sounding rooms around,” he says. “It’s always a good time,” Another Sylvania staple, the Sodbuster Bar, hosts rock n’ roll shows with an emphasis on community. Co-owner Matt Smith is adamant about making his venue a

WAVE Festival set at Franciscan Center

welcoming place for customers and bands alike. “It’s a laid back atmosphere,” he says. “I love live music. It brings life and activity to the downtown area.” Among Sodbuster’s weekly events is Wednesday night with “Ragtime” Rick Grafing and his band, The Chefs of Dixieland. Grafing says he’s proud to be a part of Smith’s vision: “It’s really fun for everybody,” he says. “You’ll only be a stranger the first time you come in.” Working hand in hand, the musicians and venues of Sylvania are dedicated to bringing people together. While it’s easy to get caught up in the frantic pace of today’s technologyobsessed world, an established local music community gives people opportunities to unplug for the night and reconnect with others on a personal level. Like Ragtime Rick says: “We are all individuals with something to offer. Sometimes it seems we’ve lost a sense of companionship, but music will always brings it back.”

During the artist reception held on March 5, Michelle Coleman, shown with her piece ‘The Fruit of the Spirit,’ showcased her work at the Catherine S. Eberly Center for Women at the University of Toledo. Coleman, who takes art lessons at For the Love of Art in Sylvania, has only been painting for two years. Coleman stated her oil paintings are largely influenced by her faith, nature, and experiences throughout her life. Anything which may “inspire, excite, or scare” her are worthy subjects according to Coleman. The Eberly Center’s artist reception was part of its Women’s History Month activities. The exhibit, entitled “Life is But a Dream,” opened Jan. 12 and closes May 8. –by Marisa Mercurio

In honor of National Women’s History Month, Lourdes University will once again host the eighth annual WAVE (Women, Artists, Visionaries, Entrepreneurs) Festival on Sat., March 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Franciscan Center. Created as a way to celebrate the successes and accomplishments of women throughout the region, WAVE is a juried indoor exhibition and sale of fine arts and crafts such as ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, pottery and paintings. This year’s festival features work from more than 60 exhibitors and a variety of live entertainment including Aegela Centers for Middle Eastern Dance, and Bliss. Guests can also enter to win prizes donated by some of the exhibitors and enjoy refreshments. Proceeds from the 2015 WAVE Festival will go to Family Promise of Greater Toledo House, a unique program for local homeless children and parents. The program provides nightly shelter in area churches, day care services and facilitates the return of families to independent housing and self-sufficiency. In past years, beneficiaries of the festival have included Aurora House, Bethany House, Harbor House, Second Chance, and Blessing Women. Email Women wave@lourdes.edu or visit www.lourdes.edu/wave for more information. WAVE is free and open to the public.

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Laying down some tread translates into works of art For the third year, local art teacher Ani Geha and Jeremy Bigelow have created a series of artwork, which has been sold online and at fundraisers for Team Bigelow. This a large group of family members and friends who have come together to support Bigelow and raise funds to help with medical expenses and physical therapy that insurance does not cover. Three years ago, Geha learned of Jeremy, paralyzed from the shoulders down as the result of an automobile accident in 2010 where he suffered a severe C-4 spinal cord injury. She wanted to involve her students in an art project to help and Bigelow was most eager to participate. “In my younger days while I was at Northview, I always loved getting into artwork. I felt I was pretty good at it. I enrolled in visual communications technology my first year at Bowling Green State University where I could still express my creative side. Then I transferred to Wittenberg University to play football and lost track of artwork as I pursued a business degree. When the accident happened, I was bombarded with ideas and suggestions of what others in my situation have done. Artwork was a big one! Some painted with limited hand or arm function, some with their mouth, but I had never really seen much done using a chair. One day, I was outside and happened to run over a few puddles on the pavement. The tread of my chair began to lay some pretty cool patterns all over the pavement. From there on, I knew that there could be some fun art projects doing this on canvas. When Ani suggested an art project, there was no hesitation on my part to take full advantage of that offer,” Bigelow remembered.

Whiteford fifth-grade students Griselda Lopez, Foster Clements and Louie Walker began painting the ‘canvas’ for Jeremy Bigelow’s art project in Ani Geha’s art class. Each of the fifth-grade art students painted one block to create the ‘canvas.’

When the two get ready to create, Geha applies paint to the tires of his vehicle and Bigelow drives over a prepared canvas making designs with his tracks. “He has come up with some spectacular pieces,” Geha noted. This year, Geha’s fifth-grade students painted a black canvas for Bigelow to use. “I let each child paint a section so each has a part of the overall work,” she said. “After the canvas was done, Jeremy came to school and put his mark on the work.” “Painting is always a great time and I look forward to seeing what awesome creations we can come up with! The best part is that there is no right or wrong answer. We can paint, however, or whatever we want, and the possibilities are endless,” Bigelow said. “When I roll across the canvas, I never

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of the good and bad that happens along the way. At first I may not like exactly what has been painted, but I know that with the great support group around to help me, it will come out to be something pretty spectacular. The moral of the story is that you cannot plan what happens in life, but knowing that God has a plan and if you keep moving forward in a positive direction things will all come together. In other words believe,” Bigelow affirmed. Through hard work, faith, and maintaining a positive attitude, Bigelow has overcome many obstacles and continues to show improvement every day. Throughout his recovery, Bigelow has learned that he can still do everything he used to do – it’s just different now. Despite the odds, he believes he will regain use of his arms again, and even walk again. He continually reminds himself that “Slow and steady wins the race.” Bigelow has learned how to direct his personal care to stay healthy and strong even when there are setbacks. Bigelow attributes his positive attitude and recovery progress to the support of his family and friends who formed Team Bigelow. “To this day, I don't allow my injury to defy me or dictate what my future holds. Since day one of the accident, my support group, Team Bigelow, stands tall in believing this injury is not permanent and one day those of us with SCI will defy the odds. There’s nothing more important than coming together as a team and working towards a common goal. We pick each other up when we are down and push each other forward when the brakes are on. Thank you Team Bigelow for keeping the momentum going and never slowing down.”

Whiteford reading teacher Deb Mathoit holds donn the canvas as art teacher Ani Geha puts another layer of paint on Jeremy Bigelow’s wheel as he creates a new piece of art.

know what is going to be created. The one thing I do know that it’s not going to be perfect and whatever paint is laid down will come together to be something amazing. I think it’s a great representation of what is happened in my life,” Bigelow related. “Sure, since the accident, I’m unable to move or do anything from the shoulders down, but painting gives me a sense of independence. Something that I’m battling every day to regain.” “After my accident, my life was put in a much different perspective and I had to come to the understanding that I had no control over the things that were going to happen to me. I think that the paintings represent just that. Each painted tread shows a different direction that life has taken me and each speck of blown paint can represent all

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‘Let’s Wine at the Gate’ to benefit Food for Thought

Jacquie Olender of Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles gets ready for the wine tasting to benefit Food for Thought, which encourages people to realize that people need food every month of the year.

Jacquie Olender of Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles, 5723 N. Main St., one of the shops in the Sylvania Historic Village, is inviting guests to a wine tasting event, ‘Let’s Wine at the Gate,” on March 25 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. All proceeds from the event benefit Food for Thought, an organization whose mission is to feed those who are hungry in the Toledo area in a thoughtful way. The organization’s Mobile Pantry provides food assistance and visits 24 sites every month. Volunteers pack lunches weekly for the Saturday morning picnic and much more. “Food for Thought is sponsoring a ‘March is Hungry Too,’ campaign and encouraging fund-raising activities,” Olender said. “According to an organization spokesperson, people think about donating food and money for the hungry at Thanksgiving and Christmas and don’t realize that people are hungry in March and other months, as well,” she said. “It just seemed appropriate and is very

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timely to join in this campaign,” she added. “I am inviting my customers to the event and people who stop in the store can pick up an invitation as well.” Guests will sample three wines supplied by Flick’s Beverage Center of Lambertville and will have the opportunity to buy wines as well. In addition, there will be an assortment of hors d’oeuvres donated from local eateries. Annette Moriarity of A Studio and Raechel Kolling of The Studio in the Village will have merchandise from their respective boutiques in the Heaven’s Gate Soy Candle Shop for convenient shopping. “Each of us will donate 10 percent to Food for Thought from any sales we have during the event,” Olender noted. While the event is free, guests will be encouraged to offer a donation for the local charity.

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The Wingate Hotel gets all new look

Milestone Winners L-R, front row: Sharon Speyer, business, Arlene Singer, government, Barbara Petee, social services, and Laneta Goings, volunteerism. L-R, back row: Lisa McDuffie, YWCA CEO, Carol Bintz, arts, Sr. Mary Carol Gregory, education, and Iman Mohamed, M.D., sciences, were recognized as outstanding women in their fields at the 2015 YWCA Milestones event March 12 at the SeaGate Centre.

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Promoted Neil Saunders, DPM, a board-certified podiatrist, has joined Mercy. He received his medical degree from Ohio School of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Saunders has served patients throughout the Toledo region since 1991. An experienced foot surgeon who works to help his patients achieve their highest quality of life, Dr. Saunders specializes in wound care, specifically diabetic foot care and infections.”With diabetes on the rise, the number of foot wounds is increasing at an alarming rate,” Dr. Saunders said. “My goal is to quickly heal the wound and educate the patient on how to avoid the complications I so often see in the diabetic patient.” Dr. Saunders will see patients at his office, Mercy Podiatry West Toledo, 3030 W. Sylvania Ave., Suite 105, Toledo, Ohio. To learn about the services provided at Mercy, visit http://www.mercyweb.org.

Kimberly Smallman of Metamora State Bank was promoted to assistant vice president, mortgage loan officer with the responsibility of leadership and activities in the communities, according to Kathleen Fischer, President and Chief Executive Officer. Smallman began her banking career with Metamora State Bank in 2001 with with the responsibilities of supervision and credit analyst. The Metamora State Bank is a community bank providing financial services for economic development since 1944.

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For the past year, the Wingate Hotel in downtown Sylvania has been undergoing a total renovation project throughout the facility. “We decided to be proactive and give our hotel a whole new look. It is recommended that this be done every 10 years but we got this underway ahead of that milestone,” noted Wingate manager Lea MacLaren. “We’ve been staging the process doing one section at a time, working around our guests. Our staff has been amazing during the process, maintaining the daily routines and minimizing any disruptions relating to the project. MacLaren has a staff of between 20 and 25 people. The almost $1 million renovation includes all new carpeting, drapes, wall covering, lamps and wall sconces in the 74 guest rooms, hallways and first floor board/meeting rooms, lobby and bathrooms. “The renovation also includes new furnishings including mattresses, bedding, soft goods including lounge chairs, ottomans, new pullout sofa beds and art work in each of the guest rooms,” she said. “We also added all new

LED lighting throughout the common areas.” The two board rooms and meeting room are complete with new look and added projection white boards. “These rooms are very popular and are used by any number of businesses and organizations,” she added.

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Visiting Angels open house features ribbon cutting ceremony

Karen Wills and Pat Gory of Visiting Angels, Nelson Shaffer of Citizens National Bank, Naneen Langbeen, Pam Kelson, Barbara Baird, Susan Babel, Laura Cantrill and Lisa Bitter of Visiting Angels joined Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough, left, and Sylvania Township Trustee Neal Mahoney and Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber, right, as Tamera and Jonathan Riggs, center, cut the ribbon to officially open their new offices on Central Avenue.

Tamera Riggs, owner of Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services, and her husband, Jonathan, of New York Life, hosted an open house to showcase their new facility at 7110 W. Central Ave. The Riggs purchased the 13,000square-foot building at the end of last year with help from Realtor® John Aubrey of InvesTec.

Visiting Angels occupies about 3,900 square feet in the building and Jonathan Riggs has an office for his New York Life practice in the suite. “We had a need for more space to accommodate our growing company. We also welcome the additional training and office space

we have in this facility. We started in Renaissance Place and building owner Joe Mercurio was a wonderful landlord. We opened the company with a handful of clients and caregivers and now we have grown to over 100 clients and 125 caregivers so we really needed to find a larger space,” Tamera Riggs noted. According to Pat Gory, Visiting Angels marketing director, the open house was scheduled to showcase the new offices as well as raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association. “Giving back to the community and raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association is important,” Mrs. Riggs said. “Caregivers provide a wide range of companion and personal care services especially for those with dementia or other chronic disease and our new location allows for enhanced training of caregivers for clients.” “We have participated in the Alzheimer’s Walk held in the fall and will sponsor a team

Rieger joins Cooper-Smith as COO

Shumaker lead counsel to $1.5B stock offering Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, announced it served as sole lead counsel to Health Care REIT, Inc., in the completion of its public offering of 19,550,000 shares at a price of $75.50 per share for total gross proceeds of approximately $1.5 billion. The offering was the company’s largest overnight common stock offering in its history. The Shumaker team was led by Mary Ellen Pisanelli, partner and co-chair of the

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this year,” she said. “Our clients and others in the community benefit from the Alzheimer’s Association’s good works and we are glad to assist in the research efforts to find a better treatment and cure. “Building relationships is what Visiting Angels is all about, not just providing care, but truly caring,” she added. “Our caregivers are carefully screened, well trained and bonded. We work with our clients’ schedules and ensure that they are comfortable in their own homes. We also work along with other health agencies that may be assisting clients with a medical concern.” Visiting Angels caregivers provide a full list of nonmedical services from light housekeeping duties, to meal planning and preparation and other personal care, to even providing pet care, scheduling appointments with physicians and much more.

Brad Rieger

Cooper-Smith Advertising, Inc., announced today that Brad Rieger, superintendent of Sylvania Schools, has accepted a position as Chief Operating Officer of the firm, and will assume this new post in July after he retires from his current role. Dr. Rieger has served Sylvania Schools as their esteemed leader since 2003, assuming responsibility for approximately 950 staff and 7,500 students. During his tenure, Dr. Rieger acquired numerous honors and distinctions for the school system and was the recipient of the Sylvania Academic Excellence Foundation 2015 Legacy Award. Dr. Rieger has had numerous papers published, is an experienced keynote speaker and conference lector, and has his Strategic Planning Facilitator Certification from the National Academy for School Executives. “Brad is an impressive leader and a seasoned strategist who will drive agency staff development and client

strategic evaluation and accountability initiatives,” said Jim Cooper, CEO of Cooper-Smith Advertising, Inc. “His skills completely align with the needs of our clients and we could not be more thrilled that he has agreed to join our team.” Mr. Cooper added that his company has experienced significant growth due to their expertise in sophisticated media strategy and buying services, and Dr. Rieger’s experience, intellect and positive leadership style could not come at a better time. Rieger was a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Toledo where he was a scholarathlete and member of the Rocket basketball team earning a Bachelor of Education degree. His ambitious nature drove him to continue his education while raising a family, receiving Master of Education and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. He began his professional career in 1984 as a special education teacher at Mayfair Achievement School, a part of Toledo Public Schools. He then joined Springfield Schools, progressing from special education teacher to Assistant Principal and then Principal and then Assistant Superintendent in 1999 before joining Sylvania Schools as Superintendent. Headquartered in Toledo, Cooper-Smith Advertising, Inc., has been in business for over 50 years and is comprised of highly skilled strategy developers, media buyers, analysts, graphic designers and writers who serve regional, national and global clients from three additional satellite offices in Connecticut, Los Angeles and Denver. Rieger will work closely with Cooper and other members of the Cooper-Smith leadership team to maintain corporate service operations in all locations.

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Mercy Health president, CEO and CNI named Imran Andrabi, M.D., has been promoted to a newly created position of president and chief executive officer/chief network integration officer for Mercy Health – Toledo, which serves residents of 20 counties in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. In his new role, he will be responsible for the operations and growth of Mercy’s seven hospitals, nearly 130 ambulatory sites and 480-physician member clinically integrated network. In addition to his role as Mercy’s leader in

Toledo, he was also recently selected as the chair,man of the Board for Mercy Health Physicians LLC, which represents more than 1,300 employed physicians and mid-level providers across the ministry in Ohio and Kentucky. “Dr. Andrabi brings a wealth of experience in leading strategy and operations, as well as a deep knowledge of the market that will greatly benefit our ministry,” said Brian Smith, executive vice president, operations for Mercy Health’s Northern Ohio markets including

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GenoaBank, a locally owned, independent, community bank, announced its participation in the “We Love Small Business” promotion. GenoaBank, together with WTOL Channel-11, sponsored the “We Love Small Business” campaign that began with a three-week call for entries from local small business owners. Over 50 businesses were nominated and three were then profiled on ToledoNewsNow.com. Viewers were encouraged to vote for their favorite small business owner, with the grand prize winner receiving over $11,000 worth of advertising across all WTOL Channel 11 platforms. The winner of the promotion was Weber Ranch LLC,, located at 4965 Defiance Pike in Wayne, Ohio. Tony and Michelle Weber, owners of the small sustainable farm, were selected to

receive the advertising package. “Small businesses remain the backbone of this country, and at GenoaBank we strongly believe in reinvesting in the communities that we live and work in. We were honored to play our part in the ‘We Love Small Business’ promotion,” said Martin P. Sutter, president and CEO of GenoaBank. “Small business owners are working harder than ever, and I look forward to advocating for the responsible growth and prosperity of the small businesses that help to fuel the economic success of this country,” stated Sutter. As one of the leading SBA lenders in Northwest Ohio, GenoaBank is committed to supporting small businesses and exemplify what a community bank should be.

Lima, Toledo, Lorain and Youngstown. “His unique perspective as both a physician and a leader will help ensure the implementation of our new care model where physicians and providers work side by side to enhance quality and provide value to our patients and the community. Dr. Andrabi is well known and respected by physicians and leaders in the market, where he brings more than 20 years of progressive experience that began with his family medicine residency at Mercy.” “I am pleased and honored to lead and work with Mercy employees and physicians in Toledo and northwest Ohio to enhance our mission of improving the health of our community,” Dr. Andrabi said. “I am confident in the strategy we have developed to strengthen our presence in the market and meet the changing needs of our community. My goal is to empower employees, leaders and physicians to always do what is best for the patient and to enhance our culture of service and quality for which Mercy is known.” Dr. Andrabi most recently served as chief operating officer and president/chief network integration officer for Mercy since October, 2013. Prior to this, he served as president and CEO of Mercy Clinically Integrated Network and chief physician executive officer for the Northern Market. In addition, Dr. Andrabi has held several key leadership roles including president and CEO of Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center; chief academic officer for Mercy Health Partners; chief operating officer for St. Charles; and senior vice president, operational transformation at St. Vincent. He also led Mercy’s graduate medical education program. Dr. Andrabi graduated from King Edward Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Family

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Green energy meeting planned An in-depth workshop discussing Ohio’s largest solar arrays and the emerging issue of “community solar” will be featured Friday, March 27 at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Ohio’s Big Solar Business and Commercial and Community Solar Applications is a business-to-business workshop presented by the

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Northview grad is Student Painters local branch manager majoring in computer science, is also the local branch manager for Student Painters. Konik began estimating and recruiting other students for the upcoming season that begins in mid May and runs through August. According to Konik, he is hiring college students for full- and part-time painting, marketing and management positions for the 2015 season. “Student Painters is fully insured and EPA-certified. We offer top quality exterior painting services at very reasonable prices and we provide a one-year warranty on all jobs. We partner with Sherwin Williams and use their paint and stain products exclusively,” Konik said. Student Painters offers exterior painting, priming, house and deck staining, power washing and more. The national painting company, in busi-

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Library director chosen as jurist The Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Director Clyde Scoles has been selected to serve as a jurist with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA). He joins Drew Harrington of the University of Portland, James Richard of richard + bauer, Doug Stevie, of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Director John Szabo of the Los Angeles Public Library, and Christine Verbitzki of GUND Partnership on the six person jury for the 2015 AIA/ALA Library Building Award Program.

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Ohio-based SJS Investment Services, one of the nation’s top-ranked investment advisory firms according to Financial Advisor and REP. magazines, announced the opening of a new office in Arizona, along the Camelback Corridor in Phoenix. According to company founder and CEO Scott Savage, “It was time for us to be more present for our current and future Arizona clients. And we wanted to take a more active role in supporting the local community. Opening an Arizona office in Phoenix allows us to do both.” SJS Arizona will be under the direction and management of Matt Miller. An Arizona native, Miller spent the last eight years as an executive with Austin, Texas-based Dimensional Fund Advisors, one of the underlying fund managers

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Lucas County Commissioner Carol Contrada and husband, Charles, braved the cold temperatures to enjoy a night of food, fun and flowers.

Fun was in full swing and bloom, at ‘Once Upon a Vine,’ where Sue Gross and Jennifer Dubow enjoyed dining and strolling though the ‘Spring Alive Water Adventures in Bloom’ exhibit at the Toledo Zoo.

L-R: Auctioneer for the event Richard Leonard, Barbara Baumgartner and Brian Hazel Bahrs appreciated being amongst the extravaganza of flowers on a cold winter’s night.

Patricia West and Nicole Sebree, of Hollywood Casino, did not appreciate the frigid temperatures on Feb. 27 as much as the polar bears behind them.

L-R: Terri Shafer, Bebbie Deiger and committee member Elaine LaValley Lewandowski experienced a taste of spring at ‘Once Upon a Vine.’

Committee members Susan Conda and Susan Allan Block started their evening at the Arctic Encounter before heading to dine among the garden paradise on display in the Nairobi Pavilion of the Toledo Zoo.

L-R: Lament Thurston, Mary Fedderke of the Toledo Zoo, and Heather Thurston looked forward to enjoying the live auction and gourmet dinner at the event.

Sylvania FFA students Julianna Biddle, Maria Gerschultz and Kayla Kreinbrink completed this miniature garden, which was on display at the Zoo’s event.

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ProMedica Flower Hospital Celebrates 40 Years in Sylvania

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Karate demonstrations entertained guests at the Business Expo.

Ethan Crunkilton received a flower from Eileen Creque and Cheryl Beroske of Creque’s Greenhouse

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Southview High School and Boulevard Church of Christ. The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce produces Showcase Sylvania Business Expo with cooperation from businesses. Executive Sponsors are Lowe's, The Pinnacle/Central Park West Event Facility, GenoaBank, Paramount Healthcare, Flower Hospital, Heartland at ProMedica, The Blade and WRQN. Gold sponsors are KingstonSylvania, Walker Funeral Home, Lourdes University, Vin Devers Autohaus, VZN Group, Sylvania Advantage and City Paper. For more information about the Business Expo, call the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce at 419/882-2135 or visit www.sylvaniachamber.org.

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Patricia Jones learned about GenoaBank from Tara Siebert, assistant vice president and bank manager.

7111 W Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43617 Locally owned and operated Open MRI and PET/CT facility. Competitive cash prices and accept most insurances! 419-841-7070 Fax: 419-843-6686

www.imaging-central.com Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber stopped to chat with Kelly Burn of Holt Roofing.

We provide the highest quality radiology services, distinguished by a commitment to excellence, compassionate care of our patients, and premier service to our referring physicians.

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Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber stopped to chat with Kelly Burn of Holt Roofing.

Deb Champagne talked with Dr. Bob Esplin of SylvaniaVet while staff members Danielle Tscherne and Josh Manders looked on.

Dr. Clint Keefer of Great Lakes Audiology talked with a guest about the services he offers.

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The Teen Brain – “What are they Thinking?” Guest speaker, Dr. Lisa Kovach, PhD

Wednesday, March 4, 7-8:15 p.m. Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, Rooms A & B

Legalization of Marijuana in Ohio Guest Speaker, Tony Coder from Drug Free Action Alliance • What are the health impacts on young people • What will our community look like if marijuana is passed in Ohio! • What will businesses need to think about? Monday, March 23 7-8:15 p.m. Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, Rooms A & B **FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC** In Partnership With:

For More Information Contact: Deb Chany, SCAT Exec. Director 419-824-8588 or dchany@sylvaniaschools.org

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Sylvania—Then & Now BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK As we continue north down the west side of Main Street, the next building has been occupied by the northern half of the C’est La Vie business since 2007. Going back before the 1887 fire, this property in its earliest years, was occupied by part of Haskell D. Warren’s general store from 1845 to 1870. A son, Alfred N. Warren, continued the general store business from 1870 until 1877. Silas B. Root operated his hardware store in the first building from 1877 through 1884, and then Orson Adsit opened up a drug store in 1884 and was operating that when the fire destroyed his business and building, which he had been renting from John H. Parker. The property sat empty for 10 years, from 1887 until 1897, when Sherman and Lizzie Tibbitts purchased the property and had the current building on this parcel constructed for use as his barber shop, which he occupied until 1902. A Sylvania Sun newspaper printed in 1904 said that in July of 1902, Mr. Tibbitts entered into the baking and confectionery business in downtown Sylvania, and rented this building at 5625 Main to W.K.

VanAntwerp. This newspaper also said that he was known as “Billy Van, the Barber Man,” and boasted “Van has the only public bathroom, where, at all times, hot and cold baths are to be had.” In 1904, Tibbitts sold the building to Celestia Burnham, who owned the building until she died in 1911 when it was transferred to her husband Henry Burnham. While the Burnhams owned the building it was being rented out from 1902 to 1905 as VanAntwerp Barber Shop and 1905 to 1948 as Frank “Pop” Green’s Barber Shop. An interesting tidbit about “Pop” Green has been told for years. In 1930, when the famous Pretty Boy Floyd and his gang came into town and robbed our local bank, they first visited “Pop” Green’s barber shop for a haircut and a shave, and then went across the street and robbed the bank. In 1947, after Frank “Pop” Green had rented this building for his barber shop for 42 years, he finally purchased the building in February of 1947. But nine months later, he sold the building to Fayiz G. Naim. Mr. Naim operated his Service Barber Shop from 1948 until he died on May 3, 1962. Service Barber Shop continued to occupy the building until 1974. From 1974 to 1977 it was occupied by DonDor Antiques followed by Zapiecki’s Sylvania

5625 N. Main St. in 2014

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St. John’s Jesuit to perform “West Side Story”

In the Northview Performing Arts Center, students including Rico Beans, Logan Burns, Daniel Mahoney, Robbie Clark, Knickolas Laux, Kayla Smith and Taryn Wachowiak work on their short film with group leaders Nick Army and David Jakes.

Arts Commission hosts filmmaking workshop BY MARISA MERCURIO While most of us enjoy attending the movie theater with popcorn in hand or else cuddled up on the couch in front of the TV, few of us get the opportunity to see what’s going on behind the camera and to work it ourselves. About 50 students, however, did just that over the course of four weeks. The Sylvania Community Arts Commission hosted the second annual Shorties U Workshop in which students from grades 5-8 congregated at the Northview Performing Arts Center to learn the ins and outs of filmmaking. Each week at the workshop, the students learn about a different aspect of filmmaking from script writing to tools of the camera to how sound impacts a movie and helps tell a story. In a typical workshop, the students break up into several groups lead by adults who have a passion for film and television, and who are professionals in the field. Additionally, each group has begun to produce their own short

film, in which the students work both in front and behind the camera. The workshop supports Shorties filmmakers and the Tree City Film Festival. Arts Commission Executive Director Jennifer Archer said she hopes the workshop will inspire the students to create their own films for the festival in April.

Oakleaf sponsors scholorships

Oakleaf Village is sponsoring a scholarship to recognize one Sylvania Northview and one Sylvania Southview senior whose life has been touched by a senior citizen. These scholarship winners will receive a $1,000 check to be used towards their higher education. Students may apply for this scholarship now. Forms can be found in the school guidance counselor’s office. The winners will be announced at the Senior Assembly on May 27 at 1 p.m.

Sylvania residents performing in the St. John’s Jesuit musical, ‘West Side Story,’ on March 20-22 at the Valentine Theatre include Nicolas Stoup ’15, Connor Przysiecki ’16, Bennett Win ’15, Rachel Thieman, Alex Hasselbach ’15 and Stephanie Sim.

The cast of 60 consists of students from St. John’s Jesuit, Notre Dame Academy, St. Ursula Academy, Toledo Christian, Toledo School for the Arts and Wildwood Environmental Academy. Playing the part of Tony in SJJ’s production will be Sylvania resident Bennett Win, while Andrew Peatee will play Riff and Bernardo will be played by Sylvania resident Alex Hasselbach. NDA’s Gina Case will play Maria, and Toledo School of the Arts’ Hailie Hagedorn will play Anita. Tickets are $12 plus a $2 Valentine Theatre box office handling fee and can be purchased by visiting the Valentine Theatre, by calling 419/242-2787 or online at www.valentinetheatre.com.

St. John’s Jesuit High School will perform “West Side Story” on March 20-22 at the Valentine Theatre. Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, March 20 at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 21; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22.

MVCDS art show Maumee Valley Country Day School will host the 2015 Youth Art Month show through April 30, 2015. With more than 200 pieces of artwork from 27 area schools, the Youth Art Month show will draw hundreds of visitors to the Wolfe Gallery on the campus of MVCDS. Artwork from students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade will feature multimedia creations from a wide range of young artists. Young students from across Northwest Ohio submitted colorful designs and prints, charming portraits, and dramatic landscapes. Visitors can expect to see everything from sculptures exploring faces, figures, and animals to drawings inspired by cultures, history, and imaginations. For 36 years the Northwest Ohio Art Education Association has hosted a regional exhibition. This year, outstanding artwork has been selected by regional art teachers for this special exhibit from nine counties in Northwest Ohio. This show is sponsored by the Northwest Ohio Art Education Association and Maumee Valley Country Day School. The Wolfe Gallery, located at 1715 South Reynolds Rd., Toledo, will be open through April 30 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This exhibit is free and open to the public.

NV Student Performs With Toledo Symphony Ryan Thomas, a junior at Northview, performed with The Toledo Symphony on Sunday, March 15, in the Peristyle of The Toledo Museum of Art. He is one of three winners of the annual concerto competition, and performed the “Fantasy on Japanese Woodprints” by Alan Hovhaness, a work for xylophone and orchestra. This marked the first time since Andrea Darmakasih performed in 2010, that a musician from Sylvania Schools has performed with the TSO and is one of the highest honors that a high school musician can attain.

NV Honored Musician Senior Matthew Phillips is the Northview High School Musician of the Week. He has performed on saxophone as well as percussion as a member of the Northview Band. As a multi-talented musician, he has performed as a member of the Northview Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Cats, Jazz Band, Top 40 Band, as well as the Musical Pit Orchestra. He was also the center snare in the 2014 Northview drumline. In addition to music, Phillips is also involved in the Northview engineering program. He is anticipating returning to nationals in Washington D.C. He is the son of Linda and Larry Phillips.

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Sylvania Teachers Receive NWO Education Association Awards

Courtney Fox

The Northwestern Ohio Education Association presented Courtney Fox of the Sylvania Education Association, the NWOEA Promising Leader Award at the District’s Annual Awards banquet held at the Findlay Country Club on March 3. This award recognizes individuals who, within the first five years of their teaching career, have shown initiative in their local association. Sylvania teachers receiving the NWOEA Local Service Award were Liz Casey, Darla Omey and Sarah Rhine. This award recognizes individuals for distinguished service for outstanding work for their local association. Promising Leader Award Courtney Fox Courtney Fox is in her third year of teaching and first year in the Sylvania Schools where she has quickly immersed herself in association work. In her first month as a Sylvania Education Association member, she volunteered to be a building rep and was elected to represent her local at the OEA Representative Assembly. According to her nominator Dan Greenberg, President of SEA, “Courtney has

been diligent about attending meetings, asking questions, and advocating for colleagues. I’m excited about her activism and look forward to her continued involvement and leadership in the Sylvania Education Association.” As a graduate from Southview High School, Courtney received the Sylvania Teacher Scholarship and has now returned to the district to “pay it forward.” Along with her teaching and association responsibilities, she is also a volunteer for the Southview Girl’s Golf Team. Local Service Awards Sarah Rhine Sarah Rhine, a high school social studies teacher, has taught in the Sylvania School System for eight years. She has been a building rep for the Sylvania Education Association for four years. During the spring of 2014 she was elected Vice President of Contractual Procedures, “the second in command” position in SEA. Sarah is a member of the Labor Management Team and has worked to form a grievance committee to help with the writing of grievances. Sarah is the voice for her colleagues’ concerns and last year presented their views of the new district energy conservation policy. Sarah has attended three OEA Representative Assemblies and she was active during SEA’s efforts against SB 5. Sarah has represented SEA at an AFL-CIO meeting during which she helped to develop strategies for engaging members in union activities. As a walking witness member for the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program, Sarah traveled to Hungary, Poland, and Greece in the footsteps of northwest Ohioans who survived the Holocaust. Darla Omey This is Darla Omey’s sixth year in the Sylvania Schools but her union activity goes back farther than that. Before teaching in Sylvania, she was involved in the Swanton

Education Association for ten years. Her union involvement included building representative, treasurer, negotiations team member, negotiations chair, vice president and president. Darla’s multitude of union experience has made her a valuable member for the Sylvania Education Association serving as a member of the negotiation team, the labor management team, and the OTES Committee. She is currently the treasurer of Sylvania Education Association. Darla works hard to update her knowledge of finances and update financial policies for the Association. The SEA President states, “Darla is precise and detail oriented. She makes sure that our numbers match up and also communicates the financial position of the Association.” In her spare time Darla is a co-leader of a Girl Scout Troop and a parent volunteer at Highland Elementary. Liz Casey Liz Casey is a junior high science teacher for Sylvania City Schools. During her eight years as a member of the Sylvania Education Association, she has assumed various leadership roles. Last year when SEA created the position of Vice President of Elections and Education, Liz volunteered for the job and has worked diligently to set protocols for elections. She has been a building rep for five years and a local delegate to eight OEA Representative Assemblies. She has handled the FCPE drive in her building and has helped with levy efforts. She is a member of the Labor Management Committee and the negotiations team. With two children under five, Liz still found time to serve as a precinct volunteer during elections and as a campaign volunteer for a judge running for election, as well as SEA’s rep-

resentative at an AFL-CIO meeting to develop strategies to engage more members in union activities. To quote her nominator, the SEA president, “She is one of the most dedicated members of the SEA. I expect great things for Liz as she gains experience and training from the OEA.”

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Mathematics teacher Todd Bostater has nominated Shiloh Reynolds as the newest Cougar of the Week. He said, “Shiloh has a great attitude in class. She strives to be her best daily. She consistently gets extra help on the more difficult topics to ensure her understanding.” Her favorite class is Honors World Studies because of the debates and hands-on activities. She hopes to one day become a veterinarian. Her favorite book is “To Kill a Mockingbird.” If she could meet anyone in the world it would be Malala Yousafz because she promoted education and equal rights for women. Shiloh is the daughter of Douglas and Angela Reynolds.

Notre Dame student wins art award

Notre Dame Academy senior, Erin Schaefer, with her award-winning piece, Growing Up Girl.

BY MARISA MERCURIO According to Erin Schaefer, art isn’t just a hobby; it’s a lifelong passion that she hopes to cultivate into a career. It makes sense, then, that Schaefer’s work received the many honors it did. First featured in the University of Toledo’s Focus Show where it won a Juror’s Award, Schaefer’s piece, entitled Growing Up Girl,

then made its way to an art gallery at Franklin Park Mall. Currently a senior at Notre Dame Academy and a Sylvania resident, Schaefer stated her piece was inspired by her own experiences as well as her peers around her. Growing Up Girl features a series of panels, each of which displays a drawing of a girl (Schaefer’s friends who consented to being a part of the piece) behind which a collage of a different subject highlights the difficulties of girlhood. It functions somewhat as an accordion book, each panel folding out to reveal the next trial of growing up as a girl. The subjects range from issues such as body image to puberty. Growing Up Girl, Schaefer said, began as the topic “transformation” given by her art teacher. Keen to show the diversity of girlhood, Schaefer later decided to ask her peers what subjects they thought would be best to represent what Schaefer called the “growing up and changing” of girls. While Schaefer isn’t quite sure where Growing Up Girl is going to find its home at her house—the mantel perhaps—she is certain she will continue to draw and create art into her professional life.

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School Art Show at Heritage Museum

State Speech Tournament Qualifiers Notre Dame Academy state speech qualifiers include Caitlin Spielvogel, Ellen Buerk, Stephanie Sim, Libby Stupica, Schuyler Stupica, Claire Haudrich, Maddy Vesoulis, Eileen DiPofi, Alyssa Sherman, Sarah Gardner, Marion Hauser, Claire Kohler and Stephanie Lancz of Sylvania were among the 29 Notre Dame students who participated in the Ohio High School Speech League in March.

Outstanding Teacher Southview Spanish teacher Lisa Sobb was named the Leona Glenn Outstanding World Language Teacher of the year in the state of Ohio. Mrs. Sobb has been teaching Spanish for 5 years, the last 3 at Southview. Her favorite part of teaching Spanish is giving the students a skill that they will use in the real world.

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Whiteford art teacher Ani Geha looks over the art work of Diana Czerniak at the open house for her students and parents on March 4.

Whiteford fifth-grade student Lan Tran signs in at the Sylvania Heritage Museum with help from volunteer Joy Armstrong.

Joe Gillen and his daughter Sydney look for her artwork on display at the Sylvania Heritage Museum with Sylvan art teacher Julia Koralewski.

Sylvan principal John Duwve checks out the artwork of fifth-grade student Olivia Lemkin at the open house on March 11.

St. Francis Students Awarded CYO Scholarships Two students from St. Francis de Sales were recently awarded scholarships at the 19th Annual Monsignor Jerome E. Schmit Youth Foundation Dinner held at the Pinnacle. Gregory Antonini of Sylvania Township received the Italian American Sport Club Scholarship. and William Knight received the Harold M. Lincoln Scholarship Antonini is a junior at St. Francis de Sales and is a member of Christ the King Parish where he serves as a lector and altar server. His CYO experience includes running cross country and playing soccer for Christ the King

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St. Joe students plan sports equipment drive St. Joseph eighth grade student and confirmation candidate, Logan Tiell and his grandmother Joyce Swain have come up with a plan to help those less fortunate. The two, along with Tiell’s teammates on the Monster baseball team will host The Sport Equipment Clean Up day and will collect gently used, outgrown orno longer needed sports equipment on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon in the St. Joseph Catholic Church parking lot. All items collected will be donated to Sylvania Area Family Services and the Farm Labor Organizing Committee for distribution to area youth and migrant families. “Logan and I have bee preparing for his confirmation and much of our discussion has been focused on reaching out to and helping those less fortunate,” Swain said.

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The Sylvanian You Need To Know

L-R: The curator of the Ploiesti Romania Museum Corrina guided Holly Baumgartner, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for Lourdes University, on a tour of art and history.

BY MARY HELEN DARAH It is difficult for Holly Baumgartner, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, to give a description of her current position at Lourdes University. “It is like being a care giver for the whole college,” states Baumgartner. “We are a wonderful team, ranging from history to criminal justice to biology, yet we try to make decisions for the good of both the students and the university within the 13 departments for which I’m responsible. I have been dean for almost two years and I have yet to have a day when I look at the clock. Well, actually I do and wonder where the time went.” Baumgartner recently implemented a “Dean's Scholars Program” in Arts and Sciences that enlists a select few students with outstanding participation in school activities and high GPAs. “This is a new, fun program we

are trying. I plan activities and cultural events with them,” states Baumgartner. “These students have unlimited access to the dean. This is not always the case at every university.” The dean also enjoys supporting and helping promote programs, such as with the new Canticle Center [consisting of state-of-the-art classrooms, studios and the graduate school] as well as the ideas of department chairs. “Helping doesn’t always mean getting ‘things’ for our faculty (although that’s nice, too). It is just as important to show support for what they want to accomplish,” states Baumgartner. “Small liberal arts colleges and universities are closing around the country. Lourdes is such an important university because we provide care and focus that many students would not receive in another environment. As a dean, I have to be aware of that and seek a broader vision for what we need to ensure our future.”

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Lourdes currently has more traditional students that attend directly out of high school. “Our resident halls are incredible and more like apartments,” states Baumgartner. “We are also expanding our athletic programs. It is a shift but a very positive one.” Recently a consulting firm asked students about their experience at Lourdes. “Universally, they spoke about their love for our university,” says Baumgartner. “It is good to hear when at times I worry about us as a nation. Similar to having huge chains move in and force out small local merchants, it saddens me to see a move toward one standard size and form of education. Diversity of education is so important. Larger universities do not fit everyone’s needs. It’s interesting that other countries are looking to the United States for educational models while we might be losing what they admire most.” Baumgartner has witnessed numerous educational environments in other parts of the world. The dean has represented Lourdes University at a variety of international conferences most recently in the Czech Republic and Romania. In Romania, “Many of my colleagues stayed in the dorm and soon discovered there were no hot showers or food, and the heat was turned off,” recalls Baumgartner. “I stayed in a hotel and felt like such a privileged American. I just assume I can get a cup of coffee in the morning. It took me two days to find caffeine.” Baumgartner admired what the Romanian university was accomplishing. “The Romanian students and faculty were deeply involved,” she states. “It is very competitive to get accepted into the university and very difficult to get the

money to attend. Education is never taken for granted. I witnessed a professor being brutally blunt while assessing a student on how she presented at the conference. The student did not get upset and seemed thankful for the input. I could see that scenario playing out differently in the U.S. It was eye-opening how much faculty and students were giving up and how hard they had to work to be there.” Baumgartner also had the pleasure of touring a museum with an English-speaking curator who gave her a historical tour of the paintings. “She told me that most days they cannot afford to be open,” states Baumgartner. “She and her husband are both professionals. By the end of the month, they do not know if they will have money for food. Cold War history is not textbook. It is something the people still inhabit. I saw Russian fighter planes and other military remnants. They don’t have the funds to remove the symbols of communism.” Prague has a thousand-year-old history and the oldest university in Europe. Although Baumgartner enjoyed being immersed in a culture rich in historical relevance, at times she felt the trip was a bit disconcerting. “Resources for education are even more limited than they are here,” states Baumgartner. “Attending conferences in other countries makes you feel as if a mirror is being held up in front of you. I returned to Lourdes with new eyes and an eagerness to keep us moving forward.” The two countries reminded her that we already have the real essentials: someone with a passion to teach and someone with a desire to learn. “That truly is what education is all about.”

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Luminations! raises funds for Lourdes’ scholarships

Joan and David Livingston at the 2014 Luminations! event.

The 15th annual Luminations! fundraiser returns to the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University on Saturday, April 25 at 6 p.m. Mistress of Ceremonies for the event is Sylvania resident Chrys Peterson, a Lourdes

alumna and ProMedica educator. Joining her on stage are Lourdes President David Livingston and his wife, Joan, and honorary chairs Harvey and Connie Tolson. A Toledo businessman and philanthropist, Harvey Tolson owns Tolson Enterprises, a real estate investment, development and management company. Throughout the evening, guests can enjoy cocktails, grazing stations, a live student scholarship auction and an expansive silent auction. In the theatre, attendees will be entertained with performances by the Toledo Ballet, the Toledo Opera, the Toledo Symphony, and Broadway performer and Detroit native Joseph Kolinski. “Lourdes is honored to once again feature our region’s preeminent musical and performing artists. It is through the generosity of our sponsors and attendees that a Lourdes private education is made possible for so many of our students,” says Mary Arquette, vice president for institutional advancement. Since

its inception, the Luminations! fundraiser has brought in more than $2.5 million for student scholarships. Platinum sponsors for this year’s event are the Tolsons, John and Sarah Bates, and Steel Dynamics, Inc. Lourdes MBA graduate Remy Fleurima will share his personal story of

Brother Emile of Taizé community to speak

60,000 meals and counting! Toledo Area Ministries and the ToledoLucas County Hunger Task Force have pledged to raise $25,000 to package “100,000 Meals for Northwest Ohio” on Saturday, March 21. Donations received to date will allow the agencies to package approximately 60,000 meals. They are requesting the community’s help in getting closer to the 100,000 meals goal. The daylong packaging event will start at 9 a.m. at the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., in Sylvania. This marks the second time the agencies have offered this outreach event. “It is our hope that with the help of generous donors and volunteers who accept the challenge, northwest

Ohio can indeed provide the necessary meals to assist those in need,” says TAM community connections director Donnajean Stockmaster. A total of 75 volunteers are needed for each two-hour shift for the daylong packaging event beginning at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. After the meals are packaged, they will be distributed by Toledo Seagate Food Bank. The public is encouraged to donate funds online at www.tamohio.org or through the Lourdes University Office of Mission and Ministry at 419/824-3861. Those wishing to volunteer their time can sign up online at www.lourdes.edu/campusministry.

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triumph and the importance of student scholarships with guests. Tickets for the signature fundraiser are $125 per person or $1,250 for a table of 10. For more information on the event or to purchase a sponsorship, contact Kelly Dilworth, event coordinator, at kilworth@lourdes.edu.

Brother Emile

The Lourdes University Department of Theological Studies welcomes Brother Emile of the Taizé community as guest speaker for two days in April. The events will take place on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis and the Lourdes campus in Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel, at 6832 Convent Blvd. in Sylvania. The fourth annual theology department colloquium is Saturday, April 25, at 10 a.m. The topic is Taizé Prayer and Spirituality, followed by a Taizé prayer service. On Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m., the program will be “Identity, Fullness and the Primacy of Love” at the 33rd annual ecumenical lecture.

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The Taizé community in France is a wellknown monastic, ecumenical community of brothers from Catholic and Protestant denominations. It was founded by Brother Roger in France in 1940. Recognized for its ecumenical spirit and unique style of prayer, the Taizé community works especially with young people. It is well known for its youth meetings all around the world and its “Pilgrimage of Trust on Earth,” most recently in Prague, which gathered more than 30,000 youth. Brother Emile grew up in Canada and joined Taizé as a young man in 1976. He travels and speaks around the world in various capacities related to the work of his community. In Taizé, he teaches Scripture to the young adults, leads workshops and helps with the theological formation of the brothers. Brother Emile has written on the otherness of God, the Eucharist and the Early Christians, and Vatican II. He was a friend of Fr. Yves Congar, one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century and in 2013, he published “Faithful to the Future: Listening to Yves Congar.” For more information on the annual colloquium and ecumenical lecture, contact Benjamin Brown, Ph.D., chair of the department of theological studies, at bbrown@lourdes.edu.

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Sylvania Francscan Village offers four-part series for Easter season The Sylvania Franciscan Village is offering the four-part series “Enriching the Easter Season: Reflections on the Resurrection in the Four Gospels” by Father James Bacik. The lecture series occurs on four consecutive Wednesdays at Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel located on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Francis and Lourdes University at 6832 Convent Blvd. in Sylvania. The four-part Wednesday series runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The cost is $35 for the series, $10 for individual lectures and $15 for walkins. Visit www.sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org for tickets or contact Sr. Janet Doyle, OP, Sylvania Franciscan Village administrator by telephone at 419/824-3533 or email at jdoyle@sistersosf.org. April 8: “The Resurrection According to Mark: Dealing with Confusion, Loss and the Absence of God” April 15: “The Resurrection According to

Matthew: Developing a Sense of Vocation” April 22: “The Resurrection According to Luke: Remembering the Words and Deeds of Christ” April 29: “The Resurrection According to John: Celebrating Personal Encounters with Christ” Father Bacik is a widely regarded theologian, writer, lecturer and pastor who served as campus minister and adjunct professor of humanities at The University of Toledo for more than 30 years. Ordained in 1962 as a priest for the Diocese of Toledo, he served at St. Mary’s Sandusky, St. Thomas More Bowling Green and Corpus Christi University Parish Toledo. As pastor of Corpus Christi, he led several important initiatives including establishing a chair of Catholic Studies at The University of Toledo; building a new church and parish facility; organizing the nationally acclaimed Christian

Leadership Program; and promoting an extensive Christian Service Program for students and permanent community members. His books include “Apologetics and the Eclipse of Mystery; Contemporary Theologians,” Catholic Spirituality: Its History and Challenge” and “A Light Unto My Path: Crafting Effective Homilies (coauthored by Dr. Kevin Anderson).” He has lectured throughout the United States as well as in Australia, China, Japan, Latin America and Russia. In November 2014, Lourdes University established the Father James J. Bacik Archives as well as an endowed chair in theology in his name. Father Bacik holds a doctorate in theology from the University of Oxford in England and previously taught at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. He also taught summer programs at both Notre Dame University and Fordham University.

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Criminal Justice Education Conference Lourdes University and the Department of Sociology and Justice Studies will host the 2015 Ohio Council on Criminal Justice Education Conference on Friday, April 17. Lourdes President David Livingston, Ph.D., and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Holly Baumgartner, Ph.D., will provide opening remarks. Keynote speaker Celia Williamson, Ph.D., professor of Social Work at The University of Toledo, will address human trafficking. The morning introduction session and keynote address and luncheon will take place in the Ebeid Center. Morning and afternoon breakout sessions will occur in Mother Adelaide and Russell Ebeid Halls on the In Mobile, Alabama, student participants are Sarah Berendt, Dakota Bick, Lachelle Black, Nickolas Dietrich, Kara Duling, Ashley Erd, Emily Ferguson, Katelyn Henderman, Baily Holdridge, Hanna McLaughlin, Ashley Nortelus, Cassidy Smith and Brenda Valesquez, with staff participants Laureen Knueven, campus minister and Timothy Broud, alumnus and campus ministry volunteer. The Morgantown, W. Va., student participants are Dorron Applin, Eliah Ball, Zulmari Barrientos, Chelsea Brown, Tommy Cook, Joe Esposito, Rachel Esposito, Katie Estep, Sabrina Kosier, Lindsay Manders, MacKenzie Schnapp, Bailey Seay and Ashley Wagner with staff participants Dwayne Beggs, assistant professor of history and director of the First Year Experience program, and Alisa Smith, technology services manager.

Students head south for Habitat project spring break builds Lourdes University had 26 students and four staff members participate in the 19th annual Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break. The students doubled their accomplishments by helping to make homeowners dreams come true in two locations – Mobile, Alabama, and Morgantown, West Virginia. Sponsored by Lourdes University’s Linking Interest, Needs and Knowledge student organization, students have assisted in a total of 10 states and helped more than 25 families achieve the dream of owning their own home through participation in the Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break program. “The Habitat for Humanity program is one of campus ministry’s signature initiatives. Students look forward each spring to this trip.

It allows them the chance to serve the greater community while strengthening and developing their team building and personal leadership skills” said campus minister Laureen Knueven. “I enjoy going on Habitat for Humanity trips because not only do I get to help provide a home for a person or family in need, but I also get to create relationships with fellow students that go on the trip. I am able to help others and have fun while doing so. Habitat for Humanity has allowed me to make some great memories and I know there will be plenty more to come,” said student Ashley Wagner. The LINK sponsored Habitat for Humanity Alternative Spring Break initiative was open to all students in good academic standing.

Wine tasting class offered The Lourdes University Lifelong Learning program is offering “Wines of France, Spain and Italy.” The class will meet on Mondays, April 13, 20 and 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd. Participants will sample six major varieties of wine from each of these old world countries. The cost for the class is $72 per person. Lifelong Learning members qualify for a reduced cost. To register, call 419/824-3707. Lifelong Learning is an educational

program at Lourdes University. Open to all interested men and women, the only requirement for participation is an interest in ongoing learning. Lifelong Learning participants enjoy classes on a wide variety of academic subjects, educational field trips and monthly lectures featuring guest speakers. All activities are open to both members and nonmembers. For more information on becoming a member of Lourdes University’s Lifelong Learning program, visit www.lourdes.edu/lifelong.

Lourdes campus at 6832 Convent Blvd. in Sylvania. Those interested in joining the Ohio Council on Criminal Justice Education and attending the conference can contact Dale Lanigan, chair of the Sociology and Justice Studies Department at Lourdes University, at 419/824-3826 by April 1. Students from schools such as Bowling Green State University, Defiance College, Lourdes University, Ohio Northern University, Tiffin University, the University of Akron, and Youngstown State University will present on a variety of research topics. An award ceremony for criminal justice students is also scheduled. For more information on the conference, visit www.occje.org/researchconference.htm.

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SPORTSNEWS TYLER ABNER THE ABNER ANALYSIS SV Boys’ Basketball Team Opens Tourney With a Bang; Fall in Finals Bruce Smith and the Southview boys’ basketball team continued an historic season with a 73-49 win over Maumee on Feb. 27 in the final game of the regular season and a 6045 win over rival Northview in Game 1 of the Division 1 District tournament on March 6. In the game against the Panthers, senior Jeremiah Roberts exploded for a game-high 25 points. Senior Grant Woodall finished second on the team with 15 points to help conduct the 24 point win. Halfway through the game against the Wildcats, Southview found itself in a slugfest as it had a slim 25-20 lead—before Roberts, senior Leon Eggleston, and senior Ben Casanova took over. In the third quarter the Cougars outscored Northview 18-5, claiming a 43-25 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The 18 point surge allowed Southview to cruise to the finish line, as Roberts finished with 20 points, Eggleston ended his night with 18 points and Casanova added 10 points. The Cougars fell to the St. John Titans (5730) in the District finals on March 14. SV Girls’ Basketball Team Falls to Generals After a 42-29 win against Start in the first game of the Division 1 District tournament on Feb. 25 to push its winning streak to five games, the Southview girls’ basketball team fell in its second tournament game against Northern Lakes League foe Anthony Wayne on Feb. 28. The Cougars (13-9, 7-7 Northern Lakes League) seemed to be clicking in all areas as the season was beginning to wind down. Senior Emily Westphal led the way against the Spartans with a team-high 14 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. Junior Keely Pohl added 11 points, three

rebounds, two steals and one assist and senior Maria Pappas provided 10 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal. Southview looked very good in its game against Start and it came as a surprise to many that the Generals (10-14) were able to defeat the Cougars. In her final game in a Southview uniform, Westphal gave it everything she had, but unfortunately received no help from her teammates. She scored 16 of the teams’ 20 points, while adding six rebounds and three steals. It was a disappointing way for Coach Tim Nottke and company to end the season and for some, their careers, but the Cougars became one of the best stories in the Toledo area this season as they were not predicted to perform very well this year and proved otherwise. Northview Boys’ Basketball Team Looks to be in Good Shape The Northview boys' basketball team finally showed its toughness in its first District 1 tournament game with a 74-70 win over Waite on March 4, before falling in the second game to rival Southview 60-45 on March 6. The Wildcats (9-15, 6-8 Northern Lakes League) ended their season winning two of their final three games, but unfortunately the one loss got them removed from a chance at a state title. In the game against the Indians, junior Aerin West exploded for a game-high and season-high 30 points. While juniors Logan Jessing, 18 points, and Austin Rodgers, 17 points, helped to provide a nice support cushion for West. It was a boost of much needed confidence for a team getting ready to face the number one team in the state, the Cougars (23-0). Northview's confidence showed through three quarters, but fell apart in the third quarter to help Southview come away with the victory. At halftime the Wildcats trailed by just five points, 25-20, before being out scored 18-

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5 in the third. They bounced back nicely in the fourth, outscoring the Cougars 20-17, but the third quarter became too much ground to make up. West provided a team-high 15 points to go along with Jessing's nine points. This year turned out to be a disappointment for Northview, however, it will be returning 12 of its 15 players for next season and have a shot to be one of the favorites to take the NLL crown. Northview Girls’ Basketball Team Upset by Perrysburg The Northview girls’ basketball team had an unfortunate end to its season after defeating Bowsher 66-27 on Feb. 25 in game one of the Division 1 District tournament, defeating Ashland 80-26 on Feb. 28 in game two and getting knocked out by Perrysburg 45-33 on March 5 in game three. The Wildcats (16-6, 12-1 Northern Lakes League) were crowned NLL champions this season and looked to be one of the favorites to win regionals this year. In the dominate win against the Rebels, senior Kendall McCoy had a team-high 16 points, six rebounds and four steals. Senior Maddie Cole ended with 13 points, six rebounds, three assists and four steals. Rounding out the ‘big three’ was Kendall Jessing, providing 11 points, 14 rebounds, six steals, five assists and two blocks. McCoy once again had the team-high against Ashland with 19 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Jessing added 15 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two steals and Cole provided 14 points, nine rebounds, four steals and two blocks. With two back-to-back dominating wins, the Jackets looked to be in danger of being knocked out of the tournament, but in surprising fashion it was Northview who was in danger of being knocked out. In the final game of the year,

Cole was the only player that was able to get going for the Wildcats. She provided a gamehigh 17 points. This was not the way Coach Brittaney Cymbolin wanted to send her seniors out, but they, as well as the team, had a good season and helped to continue Northview’s dominance in girls’ basketball. Northview Hockey Falls After cruising to two dominate playoff wins in a row, Mike Jones' Northview hockey team came out flat with a 6-0 loss to St. Francis on Feb. 27. The Wildcats had many ups and downs this year--struggling out of the gate with early year suspensions, before trying to find their identity through much of the season. With the tough situations Northview was going through, it found itself in unfamiliar territory as it posted an overall record just above .500. Adding on to the unfamiliarity was the Wildcats being an underdog in a conference playoff game for the first time in a few years. The Knights are one of the favorites to win the state title, while the Wildcats posted the #4 seed for the District tournament. Being the team favored to lose made St. Francis’ dominate win sting less, but it was not the way Jones wanted to end the 20142015 campaign. Seniors Ian Clement and Zach Galecki deserve all the credit in the world for doing their best to carry Northview to a successful season. Clement had a team-high 26 points and 18 assists, to go along with eight goals. Galecki totaled 25 points, a team-high 15 goals and 10 assists. These two did everything for the Wildcats to help lead them in both assists and goals scored. Northview learned a lot about itself this year and will look to rebound back to the state title for the 2015-2016 season.

Lourdes announces athletic signings

Lexie Cano

Abby Groll

Tara Blundell

Austin Graham

Lexie Cano has signed a letter of intent to transfer to Lourdes University to continue playing soccer, head coach Jackie Donovan announced. Cano arrives at Lourdes from Schoolcraft College where she helped the Ocelots to back-to-back Michigan Community College Athletic Association titles, including a 10-1-1 record as a sophomore in 2014. She was named to the MCCAA All-Academic Team in 2013 as well. Head coach Jackie Donovan also announced that Abby Groll has signed a letter of intent to transfer to Lourdes University to continue playing women’s soccer as part of the Gray Wolves’ inaugural team in the fall of 2015. Groll arrives at Lourdes from Owens Community College where she played two seasons for the Express. While at Owens she was a team captain in 2014 and helped the Express win a pair of NJCAA Region 12 championships. She was the recipient of the Lea Plarski Sportsmanship Award as a freshman. Kayla Lehmann signed a letter of intent to transfer to Lourdes University to continue playing soccer beginning in the fall of 2015. Lehmann is a product of Bedford High

School where she was a First Team AllSoutheastern Conference selection as a senior while also earning First Team All-District accolades. Tara Blundell has signed a letter of intent to transfer to the school to continue her soccer career. A product of Garber High School, Blundell scored 124 goals and tallied 56 assists, both of which were school records, during her prep career with the Dukes. She was a Second Team All-State selection as a senior. Garber won a pair of district titles during her four years, and she was a four-time All-District and All Tri-Valley Conference selection. Lourdes University head coach David Espinoza has announced that Austin Graham has signed a letter of intent to run cross country for the Gray Wolves beginning in the fall of 2015. A native of Sherwood, Ohio, Graham was a three-time First Team AllGreen Meadows Conference selection for Fairview High School while earning Second Team accolades as a sophomore. He helped lead the Apaches to three GMC titles during his prep career, and was a three-time regional qualifier. As a junior, Graham finished in

18th place in the regional championships, missing a berth to the state championships by just two places. Graham was Fairview’s Most Valuable Runner in 2013 and 2014. He earned

First Team All-Green Meadows Conference accolades on the oval as a freshman.

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M IKE JONES TOWNSHIP TOPICS Zoning Changes The Sylvania Township zoning commission recommended approval of zoning changes for two different parcels at its most recent meeting. In the action involving the largest portion of land, the commission approved a change to about two acres on the east side of Meijer Drive. The property had been zoned for neighborhood commercial use, but the owner plans to build a medical facility of more than 10,000 square feet, which is the maximum allowed under that classification. Daryl Graus, manager of planning and zoning, recommended approval for the request for a change to general commercial, which will allow for construction of the planned building of more than 13,000 square feet. He noted that the change would not have an adverse effect on the area, which has several medical offices and other facilities. The recommendation goes to the Sylvania Township trustees who will make the final determination at their meeting March 24. The commission also approved a change to professional/business office zoning from rural residential for a property located at 4443 North Holland-Sylvania Rd. Mr. Graus said the owner hoped to increase the marketability of the vacant plot through the zoning change. He noted that the change would not have a harmful effect on neighboring property. Regulation Changes Considered The Sylvania Township Board of Zoning

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the work but be prepared to pay as much as a laptop. Asus has a nice one for under $500. Android apps are not the same as an Apple app. They are downloaded from various locations and written in different formats so you must choose one version over another. Most android tablets now have a USB port so you can save data to that (size and cost can be limiting). Other tablets make you save data to a cloud account. The iPad offers over one million programs and games designed and approved by Apple. Android apps are a more open source meaning they can be offered by almost anyone. The chance of a broken or infected app is more likely plus they only have a tenth of the options. So if apps are your goal, I suggest an iPad. You can save money by getting an older model, but not the very first one. It had no camera and the processor is poor. Sure wish the iPad would have a USB port. Tablets come in different sizes and storage capability. The larger the screen and higher the storage, the more you will pay. You will find wifi only or cellular models. Cellular mode will use the time you are paying a provider, which adds up fast. Wifi only will only work while

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Appeals (BZA) likely will soon add to its regulations an expiration date for variances and conditional uses it grants. Daryl Graus, manager of the planning and zoning office for the township, suggested the board consider such a move. He noted that when the BZA grants a variance or a conditional use permit for a township property that condition stays in effect. It doesn't end just because the project for which the permission was sought is never acted on and it doesn't change even with a change in ownership of the property. It leaves open the possibility of someone acting on that change several years later, potentially after the character of the neighborhood has changed. Some Ohio townships have expiration times attached to BZA actions and some don't, he said. A discussion by the board at its most recent meeting seemed to center on the possibility of a two-year deadline by which an owner or the applicant would have to begin work on the project. They voiced some approval of the idea of then allowing for a two-year extension, which would have to be approved by the board. Mr. Graus said he would put together a draft regulation, which the board can discuss and make changes to before it is submitted to the Lucas County Plan Commission for its approval. Trustee Meeting Postponed The regularly scheduled meeting of the Sylvania Township trustees for March 17 has been postponed. The meeting will be March 24 at 6 p.m. at the township administration building, 4927 Holland-Sylvania Rd.

Fire Hose Purchase Approved The Sylvania Township Fire Department will advertise for bids to purchase new firefighting hoses. Chief Jeffrey Kowalski told township trustees that much of the firefighting hose in the department is outdated and there is a need to replace much of it. The chief said the cost of the hose would likely be about $99,500. The purchase will be mostly from a grant of $90,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grant is specifically a grant for assistance to firefighters’ operations and safety and it designated for the replacement of outdated and non-compliant firefighting hose. Trustees unanimously gave

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CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE ANNUAL REPORT FROM 1A helping to make room for the new ProMedica facility. A new Heartland Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center is also under construction to replace the Lake Park care facility on the Flower Mayor Craig Stough Hospital campus. 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

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and jobs to Sylvania. Underutilized sites around the city are being reviewed for reinvestment and redevelopment. The city is purchasing the First Baptist Church on South Main, on the market for over a year, to ready it for redevelopment and include it in an expanded Community Reinvestment Area. The books for 2014 were closed with a deficit of about $500,000. This deficit was caused by less revenue than anticipated. In

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2014, operating costs were within the 2014 Budget amounts. The 2015 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! City Council City Council appointed two new members during 2014 to replace members who resigned during the year. Mark Frye was appointed to replace Todd Milner. He lives in the Sleepy Hollow subdivision and is president of Palmer Energy. Jason Mishka was appointed to replace Mike Brown. He lives in the Lincoln Woods subdivision and is employed by the University of Michigan Health System as a Technology Network architect. City Council President Mary Westphal updated the council committee assignments for 2015 to best utilize the talents and interests of these new council members. City Council will continue its ongoing work on several projects including downtown improvements, development of city-owned property east of the downtown hotel, extension of the River Trail, and encouraging business growth. Geographic Information System In an effort to make the city of Sylvania more efficient and responsive in providing services and maintaining infrastructure, the city began establishing a Geographic Information System (GIS) record of its physical assets and public improvements during 2014. A GIS is a computer system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze and manage geographical data. That data will include streets, water pipes, sewer lines, traffic signals, street lights, fire hydrants, catch basins, signs, manholes, valves and more. Currently, much of that information is stored only on paper drawings, usually created for their construction and installation. Referencing those drawings requires time, and often for service crews to return to the office to find and view them. The drawings may not include all the information in one place, or can be out-of-date due to changes. GIS provides a more effective means for graphically storing and conveying complex information. The data is arranged in layers of similar information, and can be compiled into an overall depiction of all assets at any one location. That information can be accessed instantly from mobile data devices, allowing problems to be understood in the field, without stopping to access the paper records. The benefits of GIS fall into five basic categories: 1. Cost Savings – Resulting from greater efficiency with mobile access. 2. Better Decision-making - Seeing all pertinent information at one time.

3. Improved Communication - Between city departments, contractors and the public. 4. Better Recordkeeping – Data can be updated as physical improvements and changes are made. 5. Managing Assets – Overall systems and interactions are more easily understood. The city of Sylvania advertised, accepted applications and hired a GIS Coordinator. The duties of the coordinator include day-to-day operations, maintenance and implementation, GPS data collection, inputing to GIS databases, updating GIS software and devices, compiling maps, spreadsheets, etc., and help establish GIS goals and priorities. New Police Cars The city of Sylvania placed four new marked police patrol vehicles into service. The four new Ford Interceptor SUVs were delivered in mid-February. Together with the three Ford Interceptor sedans and two Interceptor SUVs placed into service in May, 2013, this completes the replacement of the city’s nine 2009 Ford Crown Victoria marked police vehicles. Years ago, the city had to replace police patrol vehicles every two years to handle the wear and tear of police patrol. More recently, increased vehicle durability allowed the city vehicle maintenance department to keep vehicles on the road for three years. The 2009 Ford Crown Victorias served even longer – four years for the vehicles replaced last year and five years for the vehicles replaced this year. The four Crown Victorias replaced this year had odometer readings of 130,753, 125,244, 121,721 and 108,032 miles of mostly stop-and-go city driving. The city of Sylvania’s cost for the four new vehicles in 2014, including special police equipment, was $151,832.00 and was included in the 2013 budget when they were ordered. The vehicles were bought using Ohio’s state term contract pricing program and delivered through the state’s vendor in Van Wert, Ohio. The four 2009 Crown Victorias are being sold on GovDeals.com to receive more than the $1,000 per vehicle offered by the dealer. Ford no longer manufactures Crown Victorias, and the switch to the new Interceptors required the purchase of new police equipment to fit the new vehicles. The new equipment included security cages, rear side door window security bars, prisoner transport rear seat, MDT mounts and push bumpers. Old equipment removed from the 2009 Crown Victorias is also being sold on GovDeals.com. Existing radios and computers were transferred into the new vehicles. City police officers designed a new graphics decal package for the new vehicles. Look for our new police patrol cars – all nine are now on the road.

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2014 Capital Improvement Projects The city of Sylvania had several capital improvement projects planned and undertaken during 2014. Some were financed in part by state of Ohio grant funds. All were publicly bid and took advantage of the competitive prices available. No tax increases or property owner assessments were made, unless noted below. All of these projects

improved Sylvania and helped to keep our community one of the best places to live and work in northwest Ohio. Brint and King Roundabout - $545,000 construction cost - $436,100 ODOT TIP, $61,100 OPWC, $30,100 City, $17,700 County/Twp. Brint and McCord Signalization Improvements - $196,000 construction cost - $98,000 City, $69,000 OPWC, $29,000 Lourdes Arbor Way sanitary sewer and road widening between Silvertown Dr. and Whiteford Road - $225,995 construction cost, to be assessed to homeowners Cadet Dr. water main replacement - replace water main between Acres Road and Dornell Dr. - $180,000 construction cost Garden Park Water Main Improvements Provides a closed loop for an existing deadend water main - $35,000 construction cost Monroe St. sewer relining - relining existing sewer between Silica Road and Becker Pl. - $72,000 construction cost - Summer/fall construction 2014 pavement maintenance program - Planned street improvements at Forestgate Ct. as well as required maintenance from damage caused by recent harsh winter weather. Downtown Parking

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Business is growing in downtown Sylvania. New companies and new restaurants have opened leading to a greater demand for parking in the downtown area. In response, the city of Sylvania has surveyed the existing parking areas, both publicly owned and in private lots, assessed the current downtown parking needs, and projected future parking needs as downtown business increases. Possible parking improvements and enhancements have been reviewed and prioritized by the economic development subcommittee of city council. Some improvements were made this past summer to better utilize the existing parking areas, and planning continues for adding more parking spaces in the future. Downtown businesses on the west side of Main Street that use the municipal parking lot have been asked to have their employees park in the back of the lot near the railroad tracks. This resulted in more close-in spaces being available for their customers. Businesses have also been encouraged to have their employees utilize the existing parking lot on the west side of the railroad tracks. The existing walkway over the tracks will be improved and better signage installed to encourage using this lot. Dumpsters in the parking lot west of the railroad tracks were moved to opening more spaces closer to the railroad tracks. Police vehicle parking in the municipal parking lot was repositioned, with four police ANNUAL REPORT TO 13C

COMMUNITYAFFAIRS ANNUAL REPORT FROM 12C vehicles now parking on Maplewood Avenue in front of the police station. The eleven police vehicles remaining in the municipal parking lot have been consolidated closer to the police station. The northerly parking aisle of the municipal parking lot was repaved and restriped during the summer. This aisle was wide enough to convert to 90º parking spaces in lieu of the previous angled parking spaces, adding seven additional spaces. Together with the four spaces opened by relocating police vehicles, eleven additional parking spaces are now available to the public in the municipal lot. The parking lots east of Main Street along Summit Street are privately owned, and the two main owners have made repairs to improve their lots. The city of Sylvania will continue working to add new businesses, new jobs and new parking to the downtown area to benefit our Sylvania community. Additional parking spaces will be added in 2015 behind the courthouse on recently acquired property to serve as additional overflow parking for the downtown and to accommodate busy days at the court. Snowiest Month Ever Who would have guessed late in 2013 when preparations began for snow and ice removal that January, 2014, would be the snowiest month ever in Sylvania, with over 34” of snowfall? Sylvania city service crews put in 12-hour shifts of overtime to plow the snow and spread hundreds of tons of road salt. Their work includes not only clearing public streets, but also parking lots and sidewalks at city facilities. Our equipment and salt supply held up, as are the hardy service crews who do this cold work night and day. During a pause between storms, these service crews of the city streets and parks divisions had a chance to pose for a picture commemorating this snowiest month ever in Sylvania. Thank you to these hardworking individuals! I don’t think any community in northwest Ohio has their roads cleared sooner or better than here in Sylvania. The water department also had a very difficult January with extremely cold temperatures causing many waterline breaks, and the deep snow making the breaks harder to find and repair. Water department service crews had to spend many very cold days and nights outside in wet and muddy holes making the repairs. These service crews also paused for a picture commemorating one of the hardest winter months on record. Thank you to these hardworking men for their efforts under very difficult conditions! They have kept the water on for us. Thank you to all of our Sylvania city employees for keeping us safe and the community working during the very cold and snowiest month ever in Sylvania! Sylvania Water Report The weekend of Aug. 2 and 3 was traumatic

for Sylvania and all of the surrounding areas receiving water from the city of Toledo water treatment plant. Microsystin algae toxin was found in Toledo water samples and a “no consumption” advisory was issued by the Ohio EPA to all users. But what really happened and when? Was our water safe? What should be changed as we move forward? The city of Sylvania receives all of its water from the city of Toledo via a water main heading north on Holland-Sylvania Road to Sylvania’s pumping station at Main Street and Brint Road. From there, the water is pumped up into the city of Sylvania’s two water towers. Toledo has successfully delivered all the safe water Sylvania has needed since the 1970s. On Friday night, Aug. 1, and early Saturday morning, Aug. 2, however, the city of Toledo identified possible algae toxins in its water tests. Sylvania, along with Maumee and other separate distribution systems, were ordered to close their water intake valves from Toledo about 6:00 a.m. to limit the spread of the possible contamination. The Lucas County system serving Sylvania and Springfield Townships could not be isolated because of the many connection points. Toledo water already in our water towers continued to be used for flushing toilets, irrigation, etc., and the valve to Toledo water had to be reopened midday Sunday as the water towers began to empty. Upon hearing of the water crisis, residents all over the Toledo service area, including Sylvania, quickly emptied store shelves of bottled water. Fortunately, our stores quickly replenished their supplies and plenty of water was available for sale. Springfield High School served as the free water distribution point for all of western Lucas County. Thank you to all the individuals, organizations and businesses that offered free water to our residents. Water was pumped from Olander Lake, purified by the Ohio National Guard and distributed at Springfield High School and elsewhere. Homebound Sylvania and senior residents were delivered water by our police and fire departments and by the Red Cross. Sylvania Southview High School was planned for free water distribution later Monday if the water advisory had not ended. Water purity tests were taken Saturday morning by Toledo at the Sylvania pumping station. The Ohio EPA drinking ban was in effect for all water from Toledo because it was unknown if the toxin had reached Sylvania and other municipal water systems. When the test results were finally received Monday afternoon, hours after the ‘no consumption” advisory had been lifted Monday morning, the results showed the algae toxin never reached the city of Sylvania and had not contaminated our water system. Toledo later reported contamination was only found in north Toledo. The Aug. 2 and 3 water crisis showed how dependent we all are on the Toledo water treatment plant, and will lead to new procedures, better communication and system improvements needed for the future safety of our resi-

L-R: City of Sylvania streets and parks division employees Josh Adamski, Jason Music, John Mossing, Ryan Chalmers, Rodney Orzechowski, Brian Linker, Jim Holewinski, Mark Hayden, Dan DuVall, Mayor Craig Stough, Jerry Garczynski, Jim Campbell, Mike Elliott, Mike Yunker, Fred Nordhoff, Jim Sortman, John Velandra, Tom Balwinski and Pat O’Brien.

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L-R: City of Sylvania water division employees Dan Braithwaite, Ben Black, Bob Harvey, Mayor Craig Stough, Nick Ruetz, Dave Watz, Shawn Turner and Todd Musser.

dents and businesses. Moving forward, the city of Sylvania needs confirmation that Toledo can professionally manage the water plant and avoid a repeat water crisis in the future. The lack of timely communication from Toledo unnecessarily strained our residents and hurt our businesses. Toledo has successfully treated algae blooms in the past, but failed this time while the city of Oregon’s water treatment plant had no problems. I believe it is time to again consider the possible regionalization of the existing Toledo water plant. A regional water authority would be created and sell bonds to pay Toledo the fair value of the treatment plant. Improvements would be made to the plant, a second intake/treatment system added, the operation non-politicized, and water rates equalized for all customers. Regionalization has been studied on and off for the last 15 years. Together with TMACOG and former Toledo Mayor Mike Bell, this option was most recently studied over the last four years but rejected by Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins. Lucas County and Toledo

City Council, however, are now considering studying a regional water authority. Short of that regionalization, I believe Sylvania needs to re-examine its plan for a separate Lake Erie water intake and treatment plant. The city of Sylvania purchased the necessary right-of-way and was close to constructing its own system in the late 1990s while Toledo was demanding a third of our income tax receipts just for the right to purchase Toledo water. In 2004, we negotiated a 20-year water purchase agreement without that requirement, but the escalating cost of Toledo water, and the threat of continued safety concerns necessitates we restudy and consider our own water intake and treatment Lathrop House Restoration The successful exterior and basement restorations of the Lathrop House were celebrated Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014. The house was opened to the public, marking an important community accomplishment after almost 13 years of discussion, planning and cooperative effort. Thanks to the help and involvement of ANNUAL REPORT TO 14C

14C| SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | MID MARCH 2015 ANNUAL REPORT FROM 13C many, Sylvania’s historic stop on the Underground Railroad has been preserved and restored into a community asset for future generations to visit and experience history. Although cooperation has been the norm in recent years, that was not the case earlier when the home’s preservation was in question. Two groups were working toward different outcomes – St. Joseph Church to demolish the house and clear the site for a new school building, and the Friends of the Lathrop House to preserve the house at its original location. Sylvania City Council held many heavily attended meetings debating the fate of the Lathrop House. Although the discussions were quite contentious, I recall one amusing comment that reminds us all of how much there was to learn. A woman stood and reported to city council and the audience that she had visited the site with her grandchildren, looked everywhere, and found no evidence of any railroad tracks or that an underground railroad had ever existed there. Thankfully, more knowledgeable and calmer heads prevailed. St. Joseph Church donated the house and allowed it to be moved onto nearby city property in Harroun Park. The stone basement could not be moved intact, but the building stones were saved for future use and are now incorporated into the new basement. The city of Sylvania paid for the move, the new basement, new utilities, new driveways and new accessible walkways. Many individuals and organizations deserve our community’s thanks for this successful preservation and restoration of the Lathrop House–St. Joseph Church for donating the house for relocation, the Friends of the Lathrop House for its vision and fundraising, and the Toledo Area Metroparks for utilizing its expertise during a ten-year agreement with

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the city of Sylvania to lead the restoration effort. Now, 13 years since the survival of the Lathrop House was first put in peril, this historic house’s future is secure. The agreement between the Toledo Area Metroparks and the city of Sylvania is being updated for further cooperation and restoration. A parking lot agreement between St. Joseph Church and the city of Sylvania has been agreed upon. The Friends of the Lathrop House and the Sylvania Historic Village are working together to plan for public access and educational programing. We can all take pride in the Lathrop House as a significant historical site honoring and teaching the past here in Sylvania that few communities can match. The hard path to preserve and restore the house should be remembered as well. The Sylvania community worked together through a very long and hard process, which came to the right end. Recognizing Notable Individuals Three notable individuals were recognized with proclamations issued by the mayor’s office during 2014. Here is information about these special people who have improved our Sylvania community with their hard work and creativity. Sister Jane Mary Sorosiak has been a member of the Sylvania Franciscan community for over 50 years, entering from Toledo’s St. Hedwig Parish in 1956. After teaching at Cardinal Stritch, Sister Jane Mary joined the Lourdes community as an assistant professor for the Department of Art where she taught for decades until retiring. She now works full time creating custom ceramic murals in Alverno Studio. Sister Jane Mary’s acclaimed ceramic and mural works are displayed on the Sylvania campus of the Sisters of St. Francis, around the Sylvania area, and elsewhere across the nation from Ohio to Texas to California. Due to her

outstanding accomplishments in ceramic mural artwork, she was recently inducted into the Sylvania Distinguished Artist Hall of Fame Ken Katafias worked for the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District for 27 years. During his tenure with the Recreation District, Ken dramatically improved the recreation programs and numerous facilities in Sylvania to the benefit of the entire community and all of northwest Ohio. During his leadership of the district, the 138-acre Pacesetter Park opened in 1990 and expanded to become the premier outdoor recreation facility in Northwest Ohio including 25 soccer fields, eight lighted ball diamonds, a 2.25-mile trail and a state of the art playground. In 1994, the Centennial Quarry and Terrace complex was brought under direction of the district, and through Ken’s vision and leadership Centennial Terrace was improved and transformed into one of the outstanding outdoor concert venue in Northwest Ohio in 2009. We thank Ken Katafias for his tireless efforts in making the Sylvania community a better place to live, play and raise a family. Mike Tansey started working for the city of Sylvania on April 25, 2006, as the first manager of the city’s information technology department, and was paramount in its creation. Mike was involved in the design, implementation and maintenance of the Sylvania Electronic Village, acting as its administrator until the SEV was decommissioned in 2013. Mike worked diligently over the last eight years, putting in long hours and keeping the city of Sylvania at the forefront of computer technology. He was instrumental in the implementation of cutting edge security equipment to protect our computer network, comprised of data recovery and a state-of-the-art back-up solution, all the while effectively and efficiently serving our residents. He developed the first website for the city of Sylvania and was instrumental in the creation of the current website as well as the development of the next website scheduled for launch in the summer of 2015. Mike Tansey recently passed away, and we honor him not only for his contributions made to our city’s computer infrastructure, but also for the many relationships that he built with those that work and live in our community. Congratulations State Champions! Congratulations to all the 2014 state champions representing Sylvania! The Northview

Wildcats hockey team, the Southview Cougarette dance team and the Southview Mock Trial team have all recently won state championships. In addition, three Southview students were runners-up at the recent state speech tournament. Sylvania School teams always represent themselves well in state competitions–whether academic, athletic, musical, speech and debate, dance, mock trial or other. In fact, Sylvania is very well known around the state for the quality of our young people, how well they are prepared, and how competitive they are. Sylvania is not known for the manufacture of automobiles, glass or other products, although many of our residents do work in those industries. What we are known for making in Sylvania is a great place for families to live, and for the great young people who are a part of those families. Those young people continue to excel as they enter the universities and pursue their careers. Our young people have become successes in almost all segments of industry and society, and are participating with the best and the brightest around the country and around the world. The Sylvania Schools have been attracting families looking for the best schools for decades, and are an important part of our success and growth as a community. My parents moved to Sylvania over 50 years ago so that my brother and I could benefit from the education offered by the Sylvania Schools. Families continue to choose Sylvania for that same reason–an excellent school experience that allows their children to start strong and compete with the best as they pursue their college education and careers. The same is true also for the many fine private schools serving students in Sylvania. Each year the Sylvania Academic Excellence Foundation chooses new honorees from the many graduates of the Sylvania Schools for the Sylvania Academic Hall of Fame. Over the years, the winners chosen have formed a distinguished and diverse group of individuals excelling in their careers and their special areas of expertise and service, both locally and nationally. So, congratulations to our most recent state champions! We are proud of all of you and wish you all the best as you continue to grow and pursue your goals and dreams.

TJO Hosts Battle of the Bands, ‘Basie Vs. Ellington’ at Valentine

L-R: Toledo Jazz Orchestra board members Mary Martin, Bryan Smith, Eugene Bohland, Ann Sanford and Stan Odesky jazzed up their Sunday afternoon at the TJO’s Battle of the Bands ‘Basie vs. Ellington’ performance at the Valentine Theatre held on March 1. —Mary Helen Darah

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SCHUYLER STUPICA A STUDENT SPEAKS

Youth in Philanthropy I felt like some sort of high-ranking executive as I took my seat at a long table in the hotel conferSchuyler Stupica ence hall. A woman in a suit made her way to the front of the room, readying herself for her grant request presentation. Her audience? Twenty high school juniors and seniors... and our four adult moderators. As many of you know, I am a member of a group called Youth in Philanthropy Encouraging Excellence (YIPEE for short), sponsored by Leadership Toledo and the Toledo Community Foundation. It is comprised of juniors and seniors from high schools throughout the Toledo area, and we meet downtown every other week to discuss community impact strategies. We raise money outside of that time through personal asks and group fundraisers, review grant requests from local youth-serving nonprofits, and then donate 100% of the fundraised money to the nonprofits of our choice. Our goal this year is to raise $20,000. Last month, YIPEE had its annual overnight retreat where we invited representatives from the nonprofits who applied for grants to come and make a pitch for their cause. The roles had been reversed. I was used to being the one advocating for myself and my cause, whether in a college interview, a school project presentation, or a meeting with a member of NDA’s administration. Now, for a change, I was the one making the decisions. It didn’t take long for me to realize that these decisions were not going to come easily. Each time a representative finished making his/her pitch, I wanted to hand over a check right away to fund the noble and selfless efforts of his/her

Annual tree, shrub and garden sale The Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District’s annual tree, shrub and garden sale is now. Proceeds support Lucas SWCD outreach programs. New for 2015 are three varieties of larger potted trees: Red Oak, Canada Red Chokecherry, and Green Rocket Cedar as well as a Native Nut Tree packet. Also, one to twoyear old bareroot seedlings are being offered at a low cost to assist landowners in establishing conservation practices such as windbreaks, wildlife habitats, and treed riparian buffers. These trees can also be used for general landscaping. Conifer seedlings are available in packets of 25 trees and hardwood seedlings and bushes are available in packets of five. Also offered are one-ounce packages of “native” prairie seed mix, which has been collected locally from the rare Oak Openings Region. There is a dry mix suited for sandy or well-drained soils and a moist mix for average to moist soils. In addition, there are cover crop seed packets available including Beneficial Insect Mix, Raised Bed Mix, and Fall Cover Crop Mix. The Lucas SWCD has available rain barrels and composters for $50 each. The deadline for guaranteed ordering of trees, shrubs and seedlings is Tuesday, March 31. After that date, orders will be filled firstcome, first-serve with whatever species might be left over. Call 419/893-1966 for an order form or download it from www.co.lucas.oh.us/lswcd Visit http://plants.usda.gov/ for helpful information about plants and trees.

nonprofit. It became clear that the Toledo area is home to an impressive number of charitable organizations, almost all of whom are operated by employees who settle for low salaries in return for making a positive impact on our community. In many ways, we really are a ‘Compassionate City.’ To give an idea of the kinds of grant requests YIPEE received this year, here is a synopsis of three randomly selected organizations who presented to us at the retreat. The first grant proposal presentation of the weekend was given by a representative from Serenity Farms, who was requesting a grant so that foster children could participate in a seven-week program at the therapeutic horse barn. Her goal is to teach these children to trust horses as a first step in teaching them to trust people. We also heard from a woman from the Urban Environmental Institute who is planning a month long summer program for at-risk high school boys from the Woodward and Scott school districts, in an effort to provide them with positive mentorship and meaningful activity that will prevent them from turning to gangs. Another presentation was given by representatives from Girl Scouts, who asked us to help fund a weekend at Camp Libbey to empower girls from low-income families who have never been able to afford a camp experience before. There were many other memorable presentations, all deserving of our funds. As I drove home from the retreat after two days of grant presentations and one relaxing night of group bonding over dinner, chocolate fondue, ping pong, and cards, my mind was reeling. Listening to some of Toledo’s unsung heroes speak about the ways they hoped to impact area youth was an uplifting and eyeopening experience. I was reminded of my blessings and felt empowered to serve those who had inherited more difficult circumstances. However, I was also daunted by the task that lay ahead. It was clear that we would have to step up our efforts if we were to fully fund the majority of the nonprofits. It was time to get to work. *If you are interested in helping YIPEE reach its goal of $20,000 to fund the incredibly deserving nonprofits which filed grant requests, checks can be made out to Leadership Toledo and donations can be mailed to 316 Adams St., Toledo, Ohio 43604 or contact me at sstupica15@nda.org.

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City Council members take out re-election petitions

L-R: Mark Frye, Sandy Husman and Mark Luetke took out petitions for re-election to city council in a display of bipartisanship.

BY MARISA MERCURIO On Monday, March 9, three incumbent members of the Sylvania City Council pulled petitions for re-election at the Lucas County Board of Elections. The three included Mark Luetke, Sandy Husman, and Mark Frye. With Luetke as a Democrat, Husman an Independent, and Frye a Republican, the members decided to join together to pick up their petitions to emphasize bipartisanship.

While all three may be from varying political parties, the council members hoped pulling petitions together would portray their interest in the community ahead of partisan concerns. Additional incumbent members Doug Hayman and Jason Mishka, have already pulled petitions for re-election. City Council members Kate Cappellini and Mary Westphal are in the middle of their four-year terms.

WOW, WES transform room at Aurora House The Women of Waterford or Wow will partner with the Women of Eastman and Smith to brighten up the Aurora House this spring. Aurora House is a comprehensive housing and life skills program that empowers homeless, abused, and addiction-suffering women and their children to achieve self-sufficiency and independence by providing resources and skills in a supportive and safe environment. Housed in a historic mansion in downtown Toledo, the Aurora House shelters up to 13 different women and their chil-

dren at one time. WOW and WES teams will be working to provide a complete room makeover to brighten the lives of those within to make their living space feel more like home. The design team will come up with the creative look of the room. The purchasing team will shop to pick up any and all items needed for the room. Then on Saturday, March 21, the production team will turn the whole team’s vision into reality; painting, hanging pictures and more, recreating the room.

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McCord Road Christian Church Hosts Family Carnival

Members and guests from the community had a fun time at the annual McCord Road Christian Church carnival recently where they enjoyed games, prizes, a family photo booth, bounce houses and more.

Elli Rydman had fun on the big inflatable slide at the McCord Road Christian Church’s Family Carnival.

Brad Brown entertained his audiences with his magic at the carnival.

Graham’s Foundation Hosts ‘Tinis for Preemies’

The 2015 Ambassador Family, Kim and Neil McElroy, holding twin preemie sons JW and Ewan, attended the event on March 6 at the Carranor Hunt and Polo Club in Perrysburg

Jennifer and Nick Hall, president of Graham’s Foundation, welcomed guests to the event held to support and benefit parents of premature babies.

NDA Students Get Hair Cut for Charity Eight Notre Dame Academy girls donated 64 inches (or eight inches each) of their hair in February to the nonprofit Children with Hair Loss, http://www.childrenwithhairloss.us. The girls had their cuts done during a pep rally with help from Kevin Charles Sylvania Salon, Owner Kevin Charles, Stylist Lauren McGovern and assistant Jade Turpening. The event was organized by the Pep Club along with their moderator and alumna, Pam Edgell ‘73 and Celeste Meyer ‘94, fellow alumna and vice president of operations for Kevin Charles Salon.

Hospice of NWO to present Caregiver series; speaker Caring for the Caregiver Hospice of Northwest Ohio in partnership with the Area Office on Aging is offering “Caring for the Caregiver,” a free, three-week series designed to help those who are caring for the needs of a friend or family member find personal meaning in the experience, is being held at the Sylvania JCC / YMCA, 6465 Sylvania Ave. on Mondays April 13, 20 and 27 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.. Please RSVP to the Members Services Desk at 419/885-4485. Participants in the workshop will learn how to cope with changes, losses and life transitions; say what is important to friends and family; create positive caregiving experiences; talk about end-of-life care and make important decisions; and plan for their future. For more information or to request caregiving classes for your group, call Hospice of Northwest Ohio at 419/661-4001. Evening with Angelo Volandes, M.D. Hospice of Northwest Ohio and the Advance Care Planning Coalition of Greater Toledo are hosting an evening with respected physician and author Angelo Volandes, MD on April 28 at 7 p.m. at Premier Catering, 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. The free, hourlong community event will emphasize the importance of having conversations about your wishes if you were unable to speak for yourself due to an illness or accident. In his new book, “The Conversation: A

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Revolutionary Plan for End-of-Life Care,” Dr. Volandes makes the case that the most important tool in medicine is, in fact, the conversation between the physician and patient. He contends that if doctors explain options— including the choice to forgo certain medical interventions that are often of little benefit to patients with advanced illness—then patients can better understand their options and set clear goals for how they wish to spend the remainder of their lives.

Zoo garden tours begin The Toledo Zoo’s Watch it Grow garden tour series starts on Wednesday, March 18, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The March 18 program includes a tour of the Zoo’s historic Conservatory and Greenhouse (an area not normally open to the public), along with a talk on plant propagation. Because space is limited, registration is required at toledozoo.org/gardentours. This is the first of several 90-minute walking tours; all are free with regular Zoo admission. Visitors are welcome to attend any or all sessions. Master Gardeners receive one hour of continuing education credit for each tour attended. The Watch it Grow garden tour series is an excellent opportunity to stroll through the Toledo Zoo’s beautiful gardens and see how they grow, bloom and change throughout the season. Zoo horticulturists highlight different aspects of gardening each month, along with historical information about the Zoo’s gardens and grounds.

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CRIME WATCH IN THE SYLVANIA AREA Burglary Christopher A. Price, home break-in; cash stolen at 5900 block of Black Oak Dr. Dianne Valiton, bathroom window broken; makeup brushes and print stolen at 4600 block of Wyndwood Dr. Criminal Damaging Walter R. Palicki, vehicle window broken at 5800 block of Summit St. Meghan M. Boze, vehicle damaged at 7200 block of W. Sylvania Ave. Southview High School, doors spray painted at 7200 block of W. Sylvania Ave. Edible Arrangements, attempted break-in at 6700 block of W. Central Ave. Michael T. Canfield, vehicle rear hatch window damaged at 7000 block of W. Sylvania Ave. Found Property Book bag found at Silica Rd. and Convent Blvd. Snowboard found at 5400 block of S. Main St. Robbery Abbey L. Kontak, purse with credit cards, cash, iPhone house and car keys stolen at 5700 block of Phillips Ave. Telecommunications Abuse Lauren N. Barrios, harassing phone calls and text messages received, 5600 block of W. Alexis Rd. Sara M. Eubank, harassing phone calls received, 4900 block of Corregidor Dr. Theft Kroger Timberstone, merchandise stolen at 7500 block of Sylvania Ave. Dollar General, merchandise stolen at 6700 block of W. Sylvania Ave. Megan Beasley, identity theft, 6600 block of Maplewood Donald L. Means, identity theft, 5600 block of Monroe St. Barbara A. Somers. Cash stolen at 6600 block of Convent Daylene R. Scott, keys stolen at 6000 block of Graystone Gina Lynn Mossburg, vehicle window smashed; purse, wallet and cash stolen at 6700 block of W. Sylvania Ave. Shoe Carnival, men's boots stolen at 5200 block of Monroe St. Thomas A. Eleinko, fraudulent cell phone account established, 3900 block of Harrowfield. Family Dollar, miscellaneous merchandise stolen at 5600 block of Whiteford Rd. Walmart, theft by deception, 5800 block of W. Central Anita Wainstein, identity theft, 3400 block of Southpoint Anna M. Miller, Rolex watch and tennis bracelet stolen at 2400 block of Hamsford Circle. Target, wireless router, and Roku player stolen at 5200 block of Monroe St. Meijer, merchandise gift card stolen at 7200 block of W. Central Ave. Amal Smiley, purse with gift cards, credit cards stolen from vehicle at 2600 block of Wealdstone. Barbara G. Kenney, debit and credit cards, car registration

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and change stolen from vehicle at 5800 block of Roan Rd. Jessica M. Gross, prescription drugs stolen at 6700 block of Shieldwood Ave. Trilby A. Collins, Nintendo games stolen at 5600 block of Stewart Ave. Bed Bath & Beyond, theft of merchandise at 5100 block of Monroe St. Lowes, tools stolen at 7000 block of W. Central Ave. Gordon Food Service, food products stolen at 5700 block of W. Central Ave. Sylvania Playland, no pay for party at 3600 block of N. Centennial Rd. James P. Jackson, misuse of credit cards, 4700 block of Charlesgate Rd. Vicky S. Birner, prescription drugs stolen at 6500 block of Cornwall Ct. Thomas A., Robakowski, cash and laptop computer stolen at 6900 block of Gettysburg Dr. Karen Adkins, misuse of credit card, 6900 block of Elden Joshua P. Austin, wallet stolen at 6700 block of Monroe Vin Devers, Inc., dealer license plates stolen at 5500 block of Monroe St. Tiffany L. McDaniel, Ipad stolen at 6700 block of W. Sylvania Daryl D. Richardson, identity theft, 5800 block of Marshall Amanda S. Chegar, cell phone stolen at 7000 block of W. Sylvania Ave. Dave White Chevrolet, dealer license plates stolen at 5400 block of W. Alexis Rd. John L. Ventresca, identity theft, 5600 block of Dellbrook From the Court Aggravated Trespass Scott J. Bliss, 750 S. McCord Rd., #115, Holland, $350 fine, costs, 180 days jail, 175 days susp., counseling. Shelly L. Moore, 4435 Hill Ave., Apt. B, Tol., $250 fine, costs, 126 days jail, 120 days suspended, SCRAM Unit 30 days, counseling, drug screening. Chad R. Krabill, 559 Gawil, Tol., $500 fine, costs, 100 days jail, 97 days suspended, counseling. Assault Celine D. Grieselding, 117 Hidden Meadows, Holland, $350 fine, costs, 91 days jail, 90 days suspended, 40 hours community serivcew. Scott J. Bliss, 750 S. McCord, #115, Holland, $350 fine, costs, 180 days jail, 163 days suspended, work release, counseling. Contempt of Court Jeanette L. Cortez, 413 Sandusky St., Tol., $150 fine, costs, 30 days jail, John D. Belcher, 6958 Bapst Ave., Holland, $200 fine, costs, 30 days jail. Disorderly Conduct Phillip E. Steck, 7528 Airport Hwy., Holland, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 28 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Phillip E. Steck, 7528 Airport Hwy., Holland, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 27 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Matthew J. Schuster, 7706 Pope Run Ln., Sylv., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 29 days suspended, counseling. Dominic M. Arellano, 74 Beach Front Ct., Holland, $200 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 27 days suspended, counseling, letter of apology. Eric P. Underwood, 5161 Langham, Sylv., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 19 days suspended, counseling. Courtney L. Williamson, 5334 S. Main St., Sylv., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 16 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Justin A. Frank, 1932 S. Moor, Tol., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended. David M. Lichtcsien, 3917 Airport Hwy., #19, Tol., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 28 days suspended, 48 hours community service, letter of apology. Robert K. McCarren, 1255 S. Byrne Rd., #B107, Tol., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended. Nicole C. Alley, 1617 Macomber, Tol., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, counseling. Chad Schmalzried, 3230 N. Centennial Rd., #84, Sylv., $150 fine, costs, 20 days jail, 20 days suspended. Domestic Violence Scott J. Bliss, 750 S. McCord Rd., #115, Holland, $350 fine, costs, 180 days jail, 163 days susp., work release, counseling. Trevair T. Tall, 711 Pinewood Ave., Tol., $350 fine, costs, 180 days jail, 160 days suspended, counseling. Driving Under the Influence Katelyn M. Hendrichs, 805 Village Trail, Maumee, $450 fine, costs, 36 days jail, 30 days suspended, license sus-

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pended nine months. John D. Drumheller, III, 3858 Sulphur Spring Rd., Ottawa Hills, $1500 fine, costs, 360 days jail, 270 days suspended, license suspended five years, 90 days immobilization, counseling, drug screening. James L. Geissler, 6755 Danbridge, Sylv., $450 fine, costs, 36 days jail, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days with limited privileges. Robert C. McLane, Jr., 9490 Frankfort Rd., Holland, $450 fine, costs, 33 days jail, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. James G. Osborn, 728 S. King Rd., Holland, $450 fine, coss, 46 days jail, 40 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Charles D. Bradley, 1801 Connecticut Blvd., Holland, $450 fine, costs, 33 days jail, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Garth G. Harwood, 5308 Main St., Sylv., $900 fine, costs, 100 days jail, 60 days suspended, license suspended one year with limited privileges, AA meetings. Susan M. Szymanski, 7026 Hill Ave., Holland, $600 fine, costs, 69 days jail, 60 days susp., license suspended 10 months with limited privileges, drug screening. Wongchai J. Nacinsamuth, 807 Cherry St., Wauseon, $1100 fine, costs, 180 days jail, 150 days suspended, license suspended 21 monhths. Mark D. Bourcier, 4609 South Ave., Tol., $1075 fine, costs 180 days jail, 120 days suspended, license suspended three years. Nathaniel A. Perry, 2423 Holland-Sylvania Rd., #6, Maumee, $450 fine, costs, 36 days jail, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Tiyoni F. Tull, 2126 Day Lilly Dr., Monroe, Mich., $450 fine, costs, 33 days jail, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Luis A. Rodriguez, 10870 Angola Rd., Swanton, $450 fine, costs, 36 days jail, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Hussein Moussa, 6971 Gettysburg Dr., Sylv., $525 fine, costs, 46 days jail, 40 days suspended, license suspended nine months. Nicholas A. Schetter, 2058 Sawyer Ct., Holland, $450 fine, costs, 36 days jail, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days with limited privileges. Anthony M. DiModica, 2015 Fairfax Rd., Tol., $450 fine, costs, 33 days jail, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days with limited privileges. Tamra L. Paxton, 21 Rochelle, Tol., $450 fine, costs, 33 days jail, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days with limited privileges. Drug Abuse Nicholas A. Stacy, 4216 Meadow Green Dr., Sylv., $600 fine, costs, 180 days jail, 180 days suspended, 80 hours community service, counseling, drug screening. Korry M. Staler, 1748 Brownstone, #A, Tol., $500 fine, costs, 174 days jail, 170 days suspended, license suspended six months, 64 hours community service. Ashley L. Barocsi, 5970 Whiteacre Rd., Tol., $400 fine, costs, 180 days jail, 180 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Matthew J. Schuster, 7706 Pope Run Ln., Sylv., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 29 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Drug Paraphernalia Reed W. Cowdrey, 6708 Maplewood Ave., Sylv., $500 fine, costs, 90 days jail, 60 days suspended, 64 hours community service, drug screening. Drug Possession Crystal A. Morrin, 5013 Silica Dr., Sylv., $250 fine, costs, 120 days jail, 120 days susp., drug screening. Richard D. Rau, 620 Lynn St., Findlay, $500 fine, costs, 180 days jail, 150 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Falsification Theodore A. Wright, 1550 Campbell St., Tol., $250 fine, costs, 82 days jail, 60 days suspended, counseling. Forgery Michael R. Hall, 1316 Camden, Tol., $500 fine, costs, 96 days jail, 90 days suspended, letter of apology. Leaving the Scene Kristine M.Bell, 9522 Neapolis-Waterville, Waterville, $500 fine, costs, 75 days jail, 75 days suspended, counseling, drug screening, defensive driving course. Menace By Stalking Celine D. Grieselding, 117 Hidden Meadows, Holland, $350 fine, costs, 90 days jail, 90 days suspended, 40 hours community service, counseling. No Operator's License David E. Frosch, 2073 Northwyck, Tol., $350 fine, costs, 10 days E.H.M.U., 120 hours community service. Brandon M. O'Neal, 1441 Colton St., Tol., $450 fine, costs, 45 days jail. Theresa L. Hite, 2814 Nebraska, Tol., $275 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 30 days susp., 40 hours community service. Iletha M. Mitchell, 514-1/2 Danberry, Tol., $375 fine, costs, 36 days jail, 30 days suspended, 48 hours community service. Kelley A. Williams, 838 Collins, Tol., $450 fine, costs, 50 days jail, 40 days susp., 100 hours community service. Keionn Stewart, 319 Pontiac, # 2, Tol., $350 fine, costs, 35 days jail, 30 days suspended. Henry Hood, Jr., 317 E. Pearl St., Tol., $500 fine, costs, 40 days jail, 30 days suspended. Jerry R. Smith, 1560 Buckingham, Tol., $300 fine, costs, 37 days jail, 30 days suspended, 40 hours community service. Nicole L. Clark, 2258 Forrer St., Tol., $300 fine, costs, 41 days jail, 30 days suspended. Ryan M. Kwiatkowski, 7421 Valhalla Dr., Maumee, $150 fine, costs, 10 days jail, 10 days suspended 20 hours community service. Passing Bad Checks Joyce M. Richardson, 3769 Monroe St., Tol., $350 fine, costs, 165 days jail, 140 days suspended, counseling, restitution, drug screening. Point Suspension John J. Cervantes, II, 11508 Monclova Rd., Monclova, $500 fine, costs, 45 days jail, 30 days suspended. Receiving Stolen Property Timothy E. Hockaday, address unknown, $450 fine, costs,

180 days jail, 150 days suspended, restitution, drug screening. Jamie L. Smith, 1619 Western Ave., Tol., $500 fine, costs, 151 days jail, 150 days suspended, 80 hours community service, restitution, drug screening. Reckless Operation Jayme J. Howard, 1312 Winghaven, Maumee, $100 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 27 days suspended, license suspended one year, restitution, drug screening. Andrew J. Doblinger, 1838 Glen Valley Dr., Tol., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 22 days suspended, license suspended two years. Amanda D. Hill, 2021 Northridge, Tol., $100 fine, costs, 17 days jail, 14 days suspended, license suspended six months with limited privileges. Lee C. Arnott, 948 Trailwood Ct., Tol., $100 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 27 days suspended, license suspended 180 days with limited privlileges. Zev D. Fotsch, 4430 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd., #1213, Tol., $100 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 27 days suspended, license suspended 180 days with limited privileges. Rhonda L. Maurer, 7226 Prividence St., Whitehouse, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 27 days suspended, license suspended one year with limited privileges. Thomas G. Freim,ark, 10460 Ramm Rd., Whitehouse, $100 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 27 days suspended, license suspended one year with limited privileges. Dylan R. Anderson, 2805 Centennial Rd., Tol., $100 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 27 days suspended, license suspended six months. Gayle E. Roberts, 7068 Fox Creek, #3A, Perrysburg, $100 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 27 days suspended, license suspended one year with limited privileges. Theft Christopher P. Demaline, 101 Dermonte Ct., #2, Napoleon, $450 fine, costs, 90 days jail, 60 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Ryan T. Buck, 731 N. Cousino Rd., Oregon, $450 fine, costs, 90 days jail, 60 days suspended, restitution, drug screening. Rayan T. Buck, 731 N. Cousino Rd., Oregon, $450 fine, costs, 180 days jail, 150 days suspended, drug screening. Hanna N. Smith, 1002 Fernwood Ave., Tol., $350 fine, costs, 10 days E.H.M.U., 40 hours community service, counseling. Rhaymoun D. Villolovos, 3335 Parkerwood, Tol., $400 fine costs, 90 days jail, 60 days suspended, couseling. Paul M. Hobbs, III, 4336 Merry Ln., Tol., $350 fine, costs, 63 days jail, 60 days suspended, counseling, restituion. Richard D. Rau, 620 Lynn St., Findlay, $350 fine, costs, 90 days jail, 60 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Theodore A. Wright, 1550 Campbell, Tol., $250 fine, costs, 90 days jail, 58 days suspended, counseling. Richard D. Rau, 620 Lynn St., Findlay, $350 fine, costs, 180 days jail, 150 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. James P. Ball, 5340 Lexham, Tol., $250 fine, costs, 90 days jail, 60 days suspended, counseling, restitution, drug screening. James P. Ball, 5340 Lexham, Tol., $250 fine, costs, 180 days jail, 90 days suspended, counseling, restitution, drug screening. Jata L. Gregory-Scott, 2614 Collingwood Blvd., Tol., $500 fine, costs, 90 days jail, 90 days susp., restitution. John M. Wiedman, 2707 Pickle Rd., Oregon, $500 fine, costs, 90 days jail, 63 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Mark A. Hunphrey, 3812 Ben Lomond Ct., Tol., $150 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended. Tara T. Tompkins, 2227 Sanford St., Tol., $250 fine, costs, 35 days jail, 35 days suspended, restitution. Underage Person Kent A. Stephens, 33 Pine Valley, Holland, $750 fine, costs, three days jail, 30 days E.H.M.U., 80 hours community servicer. Unauthorized Use of Propery Randy L. Hasenblag, 3147 Walmar Rd., Tol., $500 fine, costs, 90 days jail, 90 days suspended, 80 hyours community service, restitution. Jayme J. Howard, 1312 Winghaven, Maumee, $250 fine, csts, 30 days jail, 20 days suspended, restitution, drug screening. Chrishonda McCree, 2459 Franklin Ave., Tol., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 27 days suspended. Jodie L. Rogers, 3562 Doyle, Tol., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 27 days suspended, counseling. Kyle J. Gist, 706 Woodland, Tol., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 27 days suspended, 64 hours community service, drug screening. Ivory T. Coffee, 940 S. 13th St., Tol., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 20 days suspended, restitution. Jason L. Beverly, 14032 Ida W. Rd., Petersburg, Mich, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 28 days suspended, 40 hours community service, restitution. Jason W. Helton, 930 Ogden St., Tol., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 27 days suspended, drug screening. Idris B. Abdulrahman, 1241 Oakwood Ave., Tol., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 15 days suspended, drug screening. Richard D. Rau, 620 Lynn St., Findlay, $350 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Tiyana D. Willis, 5130 Norwich Rd., Tol., $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail, 30 days suspended, 80 hours community service. James P. 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