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Milestone Honoree Marianne Ballas received the YWCA’s Milestone award for business on March 13.
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STATE CHAMPS!!!! The Northview Wildcat hockey team competed in an historic seven overtime state championship game on Saturday, March 8, in Nationwide Arena in Columbus. They shared the state title with Cleveland St. Ignatius when the game was called by officials in a 1-1 tie. Team members include Preston Due, Suliman Mustapha, Bailey Breitiganm, Jacob Koback, Cody Estrel, Kooper Carter, Caleb Rau, Troy Geer, David Marsh, Jarred Wulf, Zach Doner, Zack Galecki, Brad Crandall, Ian Clement, Adam Felser, Josh Koback, Brendan Pierson, Ben Suchomma, Colton Lulfs, Reed Kross, Drew Beattie and Jared Hilou. Coaches are Mike Jones, Jeremy Snyder, Doug Carter, and Keven Kross, trainer. More on page 7 and 8C
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Business Expo Michelle Bieber of Over the Rainbow and Gary Fitzpatrick of Learning Express are co-chairs of the Chamber’s Business Expo.
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St. Ursula Dance Team Wins Pom, Jazz Trophies
SV Cougarettes Capture Hip Hop Crown
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Student Art Show Jackson Turner showed his artwork to his mother Tiffany Turner during the HillView open house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum on March 5.
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Community News 2-9A Downtown News 10--12A Business News 13-15A Sylvanian to Know 17A Business Expo 1-8B School News 1-4C Lourdes News 5C Sports News 7-8C Summer Camps Community Affairs Mayor’s Update
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L-R: Lexi Hicks, Chandler Riley, Missy Wittenmyer, Valerie Joseph, Ashlee Robinson, Lexi Keith, Marianna Montrie, Caitlyn Beak, Caroline Kelley, Madison Walsh, Molly McGuire, Sarah Torchia, Shelby Benjamin, Tegan Hack, Lexi Meihls, Olivia Hicks, Coach Erin Parseghian and her daughter Hayden Parseghian. Dance team members at St. Ursula Academy brought home the gold from the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators Cheer and Dance competition March 14. The team won first place in Jazz and Pom competitions, and received fourth place in Hip Hop.
SV Mock Trial Team
Left to right: Ohio State Bar Association President Jonathan Hollingsworth, Esq., Marion County Common Pleas Court Judge Deborah Alspach, Assistant Coach Vicki Lyle, Catherine Dong, Shaleen Goel, Zach Poczekaj, Ridwhan Sedique, Eric Zhu, Head Coach Dennis Lyle, Esq., Yuran Chen (best attorney), Ohio State Bar Foundation President Steve Tilson, Esq., Clermont County Common Pleas Judge Jerry McBride (not pictured Assistant Coaches Fritz Byers, Dan Ellis and Tony Turley). More on page 4B.
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L-R: Coach Adrienne Salon, Lauren Gant, Dayna Dionyssiou, Stephanie Meyer, Emily Micsko, Cassie Potter, Aubrie Hattendorf, Kayla Kreinbrink, Alyssa Brutlag, Sally Micsko, Bailey Platz, Taylor Bush and Gabby Ide. The team won first place in Hip Hop and captured second place in Pom and Jazz at the Ohio Association of Secondary School Administrators Cheer and Dance competition at the Stroh Center at Bowling Green State University. The team competed against 20 schools from around the state.
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First Grandchild
Amelia Jean Feister was born Sunday, March 9, 2014, to Katharine and Tom Feister of Worthington, Ohio. She is the first grandchild for Ann and Ron Feister of Westerville, Ohio and Barbara and Craig Stough of Sylvania. Amelia was born at Dublin Methodist Hospital and weighed 8lbs. 10oz.
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International Day of Women celebrated at Herbally Radiant
After attending an International Women’s Day event at Herbally Radiant, Girl Scouts learned that all women are beautiful by playing a beauty game.
Maneesha Pandey, M.D., of Sylvania, and Paula Hershman, from Storehouse Tea Company of Chagrin Falls, enjoyed the conversation and discussions at the International Women’s Day Celebration at Herbally Radiant.
International Women’s Day has been observed since the 1900s and is a day to celebrate achievements and inspire women from around the world. In some parts of the world it is an official holiday. In the Toledo area, International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 8 at Herbally Radiant in Saxon Square to inspire young girls, teenagers and women, and enable them to empower themselves. The power of believing in yourself, following your dreams and determining your passion were discussed. Groups of girl scouts played a game about various forms of beauty and how it all depended on where you live. Ultimately, as one of the girls put it: “All women are beautiful.” Self confidence is the key to beauty. Paula Hershman from Storehouse Tea Company LLC, was at the event to encourage ladies to believe in themselves. She also discussed her company’s partnership with
YWCA’s Milestones: A Tribute to Women honors seven
Seated: L-R: Susan Martyn and Barb Eikost. Standing, L-R: Leslie Adams, Marianne Ballas, Vallie BowmanEnglish, Dr. Sonia Najjar and Kim Sidwell, the 2014 Milestone honorees.
Former Milestone honoree Mary Arquette of Lourdes University and Sarah Bates share a table at the 2014 Milestones awards luncheon.
L-R: Former Milestone honorees Barbara Berebitsky, left, and Susan Morgan, right, of Signature Bank, talk with Denise Horowitz at the Milestones awards luncheon.
The 19th annual Milestones: A Tribute to Women awards luncheon was held Thursday, March 13 at the SeaGate Convention Centre. Honorees include Leslie Adams, Art; Marianne Ballas, Business; Susan Martyn, Education; Vallie BowmanEnglish, Government; Dr. Sonia Najjar,
Science; Kim Sidwell, Social Services; and Barbara Eikost, Volunteerism. “The members of the YWCA and I are honored to recognize these outstanding women with this prestigious award,” said Lisa McDuffie, YMCA president and CEO.
L-R: Paula Hershman, Karen Doncoes, Patricia Rickey, Teresa Lopez and Kim Iron shared their passions during an International Women’s Day Celebration at Herbally Radiant.
Destiny Rescue, an organization that rescues children, mostly young girls, from human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Both Herbally Radiant and Storehouse Tea Company are women-owned businesses. The event marked the formation of Woman’s Association of Northwest Ohio.
Members include women business owners, teachers, interns, students and social workers. It is hoped that the organization will help women of northwest Ohio get connected to international women resources and empower them to succeed.
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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA •Ongoing Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by educational speakers from noon until 1 p.m. The group offers a network of community resources for those born between 1946 and 1964. For information, call 419/865-8503 or visit boomersrn.com. Pet Loss Support Group Meeting SylvaniaVet hosts a Pet Loss Support Group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave. at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For details or more information call 419/885-4421. TOPS Meets on Tuesdays The Ohio Chapter 1961 of TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) holds its regular meeting Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6517 Brint Road. Visitors who desire a fun and diverse
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method to lose weight and keep it off are welcome. International yearly dues are $28 and local monthly dues are $5. Community Prayer Nights St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 7800 Erie St. in Sylvania, is open for community prayer the first and third Wednesday evenings of each month (excluding holidays) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call 419/885-1551 for more information. God Works! Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Road, Ottawa Lake, Mich., is offering God Works! providing a warm meal to anyone in need each Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meal at 6 p.m.; doors are locked at 6:30 p.m. Divorce Support Group The non-denominational Divorce Support Group meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:45 to 9 p.m. through April 23 at St. Joseph Parish, Main Street at Ravine Drive. Call 419/885-5791 or 419/913-9766 for information. TAME Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts (T.A.M.E), a scale miniature dollhouse club, meets the first Saturday of each month, 1 to 4 p.m. in the carriage house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Call Carolyn Martin at 734/847-6366. Nursing Mothers’ Group The nursing mothers’ group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the Harris McIntosh Tower, first floor conference room C, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, 2121 Hughes. For information, call 419/291-5667. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) FA meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., room 206. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) offers help and hope. Contact Joyce at 419/699-1007, email jtreat@bex.net or visit foodaddicts.org. Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sylvania United Church of Christ chapel, 7240 Erie St. For information, call 419/882-0048.
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to do either, want to learn either one, or have forgotten your skills, stop by on Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon. For more information or plan to attend, call Carol at 419/882-3907.
Mother’s Center of Greater Toledo Moms: join the friendship, food and fun of being with other mothers. This group, established in 1984, welcomes all mothers and their families. Make new friends, share experiences and advice. Childcare is provided. The meeting takes place at McCord Road Christian Church located at 4765 McCord Rd. The group is not affiliated with the church or any other church or religion. Visit motherscenter.net or Facebook.com/mothersCtrToledo for more information. Knit/Crochet Sessions Advent Lutheran Church, corner of Sylvania and McCord Road, is having knit/crochet sessions. If you know how
•March 20
DIET FREE with Zonya Foco, R.D. As part of National Nutrition Month, ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club, 2865 N. Reynolds Rd., is hosting an evening with author, TV host and registered dietitian Zonya Foco. This event is open to the public. The cost is $5 or five non-perishable food items, which will be donated to the Seagate Food Bank of Northwest Ohio. Light refreshments will be provided. To register, call 419/539-0235.
Sylvania Senior Center March/April Programs The Senior Center hours of operation: Monday 8am-5pm, Tuesday 8 am-7:30 pm, Wednesday-Friday 8 am-5 pm Lunch is served from 11:45-12:15 p.m. Mon-Fri; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.05. Make reservation by noon the day before. Tuesday Evening Dinner served from 4:30-5:15, $5.50 per person; make reservation by noon the Friday before. Billiards: Mon-Fri open all day, weekly. Computer Lab: open when classes are not in session. Open Gym: open when classes are not in session Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu, 8-12 noon, weekly Woodshop: Tue, Thu & Fri, 1-3, weekly 3/19
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SSC Anniversary Week, check for details on Website, Facebook, & Newsletter Ceramics: Wed 9-11, weekly Pinochle: Wed 12:30-3:30, weekly Movie Day: 3rd Wed; 1-3, monthly SSC Anniversary Week, check for details on Website, Facebook, & Newsletter Managed Care Advocacy: 3rd Thu, 10:30, monthly Poker: Thu 12-4 Party Bridge: Thu 1-3:30, weekly SSC Anniversary Week, check for details on Website, Facebook, & Newsletter Jazzercise: Mon, Wed & Fri 9-10, Tue & Thu 8:30-9:30; weekly Sunrise Ladies Group: 4th Mon, 9:3010:30, monthly “Brain Teasers:” Tue 12:45-1:45 Speaker: 3:30-4:30, “Your Life, Your Legacy,” Diane Lamb Cinema Studies Series with Dr. Jan Wahl: Tue 5:30-7:30, monthly Writer’s Group: Wed 1-3:00, weekly
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Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic: last Thu 9-11, monthly Podiatrist: by appointment Bingo: Mon & Thu 1-3, weekly Timed Euchre: Mon & Fri, 12:30-2:30, weekly Quilting & Sewing: Mon, Tue & Thu 8-12; weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly* Blood Pressure Clinic: 1st Tue 8:30-12, 1:30-4, monthly Photoshop Elements: Tue, 2 hr course* Art Studio Class: Tue & Fri 9-11, weekly* “Health From the Ground Up!” 3:30-4:30 Martial Arts-Self Defense Demo: 5:30-6 Nat Geo Documentary: 6-7 Hatha Yoga: Tue evenings 6-7:15* Oil Painting: Wed 1-3:00, weekly* Investment Club, 1st Wed, 1:30-2:30, monthly Health Fair: 10-1 Knitting & Crocheting: Wed 9-11, Fri 2-4, weekly
*Call for fee and registration • For more info call: 419/885-3913 Sylvania Community Services, a nonprofit agency, manages the Sylvania Senior Center. For a complete listing of all Senior Center activities and programs, visit www.sylvaniaseniorcenter.org and click on Senior Center Newsletter. Sylvania Senior Center • 7140 Sylvania Ave • Sylvania, Ohio 43560
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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA •March 21
Fish Fry and Bake Sale at the Sylvania Moose Lodge Get stuffed to the gills as you enjoy all you can eat fried fish at the Sylvania Moose Lodge, 6072 N. Main St. in Sylvania, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Chicken strip dinners are also available. Dinners are $7. Call 419/882-8553 or visit sylvaniamoose.org.
•March 22
Dyslexia Advocate Group Decoding Dyslexia will be hosting an informational meeting for parents of children with dyslexia. The meeting will be held at the Sylvania branch library from 6 to 7 p.m. This informal meeting is a great opportunity to meet others, share experiences, and gain insight into dyslexia. For information, call 419/7086224. Teddy Bear Care Fair The Toledo Zoo will make certain your stuffed bear, monkey or other critter is fit as a fiddle. Have your stuffed buddy checked out or repaired at the Teddy Bear Care Fair at the Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way,10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Talks with the zookeeper, animal enrichment demonstrations and a puppet show are also part of the fun. If you are interested in giving a home to a real cat or dog, Planned Pethood will be on hand to help you find the right pet. For information call 419/385-4040 or visit toledozoo.org.
•March 23
Lourdes University Ecumenical Lecture Attendees will have the opportunity to hear “The Question of Baptism in Ecumenical Relations,” presented by Bishop Alexander Golitzin, Bishop of Toledo and the Bulgarian Diocese of the Orthodox Church. The event will take place in the Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Boulevard, at 3 p.m. Visit sylvanianfranciscanvillage.org for additional information.
•March 27
Sylvania All Star Basketball The Sylvania All Stars will play the Channel 13 All Stars to benefit the
Academic Excellence Foundation at 7 p.m. at Southview.
•March 29
Seventh Annual W.A.V.E. Festival (Women, Artists, Visionaries, Entrepreneurs) The WAVE Festival, featuring local artists and crafters, will be held at the Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd.,11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It celebrates the accomplishments of women in the local community and commemorates Women’s History Month. Proceeds benefit Bethany’s House, a local women’s charity. Free. ‘Ain’t no Mountain High Enough’ A Fundraiser for Jeremy Bigelow This annual fundraiser helps Jeremy Bigelow, a Sylvania native and Northview High School graduate, climb his way back to recovery. Bigelow suffered a spinal cord injury three years ago in a car accident. The fundraiser will be held in the Fr. Wurzel Center at St. Joseph’s East Campus at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 and include dinner, live music by the KGB Motown Band and a silent auction. Tickets can be purchased by visiting jeremy-bigelow.com or at Brieschke’s Bakery on Main St. Mobile Meals Annual Chili Cook Off The Annual Chili Cook Off to benefit Mobile Meals will be held at the Stranahan Great Hall,noon to 4 p.m. Corporate, Amateur and Restaurant Team chili competitions will be held. Nightingales Harvest 5K Harvest of Hope Walk/Run Nightingales Harvest is hosting a Walk/Run on the campus of The University of Toledo Medical College beginning at 9 a.m. Proceeds will assist cancer patients of all ages and types of cancer and their immediate family members. Registration is $15. Participants may pre-register at Nightingales-harvest.org. Event day registration begins at 7a.m. For more information, contact 419/725-1190 or 419/779-2961.
•March 30
Sr. Sorosiak Art Lecture Series The fourth installment in the Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak Art Lecture series will feature Leslie Adams as the guest lecturer.
Your go-to event...Olander’s Maple Sugaring
Erika Buri of The Olander Parks System and Debbie Haubert of the Sandusky County Park District explain the process for boiling the maple sap to Chris and Natsha Bartley and their daughters, Lisa, Maria and Sofia at the 2013 Maple Sugaring Fest.
Flow with the fun at Olander Park as it presents the sixth annual Maple Sugaring Fest. Enjoy a stroll or hitch a ride on a wagon to the north end of the park where you will have the opportunity to learn the origins of maple syrup. ECO Discovery! is presenting the event where guests will enjoy learning the American pioneer and Native American techniques of extracting the sap and then boiling it down to the sweet treat. Everyone will have a chance
to taste “real” maple syrup at the conclusion of the program. The Maple Sugaring Fest is being held Saturday, March 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Nederhouser Community Hall on the grounds of Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave. in Sylvania. The event is free, open to the public and registration is not required. For more information contact 419/882-8313, email programs@olanderpark.com or visit olanderpark.com.
Adams is a renowned artist who has received numerous awards and honors. Her work has been exhibited in the U.S. and internationally. The lecture will be held at the Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd. in Sylvania at 2 p.m. For more information call 800/878-3210 or visit sylvaniafranciscanvillage.org. Janet Amid’s ‘Celebrate the Senses’ Psychic Event Doors will open to a day of enlightenment at 9 a.m. at the Pinnacle in Maumee, 1772 Indian Wood Circle. Astrologer Janet Amid is hosting ‘Celebrate the Senses’ a Psychic Event, that offers guests time with readers and healers. Numerous vendors offering unique items will also be available. Admittance is $5 at the door. For information call 419/882-5510, email janetamid@aol.com or visit janetamid.com.
•April 5 Dealing With Dementia The Emblem Club 500 presents Waugh Consulting LLC, and ‘Dealing With Dementia’ featuring Lynn Dennie, AAS, LSVT, DTD, RCCT, CDP, memory care consultant, 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Toledo Elks Lodge No. 53, 3520 Holland-Sylvania Rd. Dementia experts will feature such topics as ‘Memory,’ ‘Exercise and You,’ ‘I’m Still Here,’ ‘Dementia vs. Depression.’ The free event has limited seating. Call 419/304-7727 or email Jean.Revoir@gmail.com to register. Tenth Annual Spring Craft Show Hope United Methodist Church, 4069 W. Sylvania Ave. (directly across from
Franklin Park Mall) will hold its annual show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features over 30 crafters offering an excellent variety of crafts for men, women, children, and even pets. You’ll also find unique gifts for Easter and Mother’s Day. Lunch will be available 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as well as an all-day bake sale.
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Fifth Annual Celebrity Wait Night Benefits Bethany House, which assists victums of domestic violence. The event will be held at The Real Seafood Company at The Docks in Downtown Toledo.
•April 10, 11, 7:30 p.m. •April 13, 2:30 p.m. ‘Our Town’ Northview Theatre Northview Performing Arts Center. Tickets at www.northviewtheatre.org.
•April 24-26 7:30 p.m. •April 27, 2:30 p.m. ‘High School Musical’ Southview Theater presents Disney’s ‘High School Musical’ at Southview High School. Reserved seat tickets are $8 for students and senior citizens and $10 for adults. Tickets available through www.southviewtheatre.org or www.showtix4u.com by credit cards. Tickets are also available at the door.
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BTT Dancers Perform in Great Gallery
Ballet Theatre Toledo dancers L-R: Mary Bento, of Sylvania, Olivia Hamernik, Danielle Mosley, Claire Hyder and Kate Smith, of Sylvania, performing in the Toledo Museum of Art Great Gallery, Sunday, March 9. The performance was in conjunction with the beautiful Tuileries au Coeur de Paris exhibition and had a capacity audience.
Make connection at Walk MS in Toledo Walk MS connects people living with multiple sclerosis and those who care about them. It is a day to come together to show the power of connection. Come to the Toledo Walk MS, presented by Novartis, on Sunday, March 30 at The University of Toledo’s Health Education Building, 2801 W. Bancroft St. Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. The Ohio Buckeye Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hosting Walk MS to raise funds for local programs, services and medical research. But the event is more than a fundraiser. It is an opportuni-
ty to inspire others to join the fight against multiple sclerosis and to show support to those living with the chronic, unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. More than 20,000 Ohioans are affected by multiple sclerosis. Symptoms range from fatigue, numbness and weakness to total paralysis. “We want to raise awareness and raise funds to help people with MS,” said Janet Kramer, president of the National MS Society’s Ohio Buckeye Chapter. “Our ultimate goal is to create a world free of MS.”
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For more information on our Social Services please contact Dottie VanDrieson, 419-882-8415, Ext. 23 dvandrieson@ambt.net For more information on our Youth Programs please contact Danielle Kisch, 419-882-8415, Ext. 29 dkisch@ambt.net For more information on our Youth Diversion Program please contact Bob Kolasinski, 419-882-8415, Ext. 22 diversion@ambt.net
Mayor Delivers Mobile Meals
Sylvania resident Mary Bigelow was pleasantly surprised to find Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough at her door with her Mobile Meals delivery on Monday, March 17.
Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough also dropped off a Mobile Meals’ order to Sylvania resident Charles Porter.
During the week of March 17, 2014, mayors and dignitaries across the country delivered meals in their communities during a program coordinated nationwide by Meals on Wheels Association of America. This past year over 1,530 U.S. mayors delivered meals for their local home-delivered meal program. Toledo’s Mobile Meals’ mission is to help clients sustain independence and enhance the quality of life by delivering nutritious food.
UT Catholic Student Association makes and delivers pizza to shelters and soup kitchens Catholic Student Association (CSA) along with other student organizations will host a University-wide event open to all students called Campus H.E.A.T, which will be held Thursday March 20, 7 p.m. in the University of Toledo Student Union auditorium. This event will be an opportunity for students to give back to the city of Toledo in a big way. Campus H.E.A.T. is an event where students will get together and make 750 pizzas. These pizzas will then be distributed to various homeless shelters and soup kitchens around the city of Toledo Friday March 21. This is a way for students to not only learn about a major issue that is prevalent in the city, but also
do something to help. Last year Campus H.E.A.T. involved almost 300 students and all 750 pizzas were assembled in eight minutes and seventeen seconds. These pizzas were donated to nine different homeless shelters varying in amounts from 12 pizzas to 168 pizzas per location. This year we are working to break records for the amount of students attending, and the time it takes to assemble the pizzas. Campus H.E.A.T. is funded through donations. Donations can be sent to Campus H.E.A.T. in care of Corpus Christi University Parish, 2955 Dorr Street Toledo, Ohio 43607.
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Fashion Runway by L-R, standing: Suzette Valiton, band member Kristi Gibbons, Kerry Weipert; L-R, seated: Karen Woodard and Mary Arend, members of the ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club team, enjoy a night out at Bar 145 to listen to their coworker’s band, ‘The Audiophiles.’
Raffle Baskets, Silent Auction and the Famous ‘SIN’tilla Cocktail The Premier Banquet Hall, Toledo Doors open at 10:30 Reservations due by April 3 For more information call Sara Moomaw, 419-866-6374
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Sylvania native to present papers at national and international symposia BY CHRISTINE HOLIDAY Sylvania native Maureen McQuillan is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University. She is putting her love of psychology into practice as she works on a variety of projects outside her regular academic load. She has written papers about those projects, and has been invited to present those papers at several national and one international symposia. Her work will be showcased at those conferences, where attendees will be able to hear about her work and ask her P et
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questions. Her work stems from two major projects. In the Toddler Development Study, she was interested in how self-regulation develops in toddlers aged 2 ½ -3 ½. Her group conducted home visits, where they observed the child at home, particularly during their bedtime routine. They recorded the sleep of both mother and toddler using actigraphs for two weeks, every six months. The toddlers and their mothers visited the school laboratory every six months to perform a battery of self-regulation tasks. At that time, the researchers also observed and tested the parent-child interactions, the mother’s parenting style, and the mother’s executive functioning. The second project involved some interesting hardware. In this study, 18-month-old children came into the laboratory with their mothers. Mother and child played with six novel objects for three minutes. Mom was given a list of the object names, but she was instructed explicitly not to use the names. Both mother and child wore a head camera and an eye tracker, as well as motion sensors on their hands and heads. “With this advanced technology,” McQuillan explained, “we are able to record the moment-to-moment sensorimotor processes that occur during naming events and word learning. At the end of the play interaction, the child is tested by forced choice trials to determine what object names he or she has learned. We can then analyze the sensorimotor data to determine what mother-child processed aid and best predicted infant word learning.” She will be presenting her first paper at the Society for Research in Child
Development 2014 Special Topic Meeting: Strengthening Connections Among Child and Family Research, Policy, and Practice in Alexandria, Virginia in April. In May, she will be presenting and receiving an award at the Midwestern Psychological Association in Chicago. The title of her paper is “How Parent Behavior during Infant Object Play Can Support Learning.” At the end of May, she will present her paper: “Toddlers’ Sleep, Sustained Attention and Adjustment,” at the 26th annual convention for the Association of Psychological Science in San Francisco, California. McQuillan’s June travels will take her to Edinburgh, Scotland for the World Association for Mental Health 14th World Congress. She will present her paper, “Maternal Responsiveness, Exhibited by Interactive Object Holding, Promotes Sustained Attention and Word Learning in
Infants.” She is also waiting to hear if her work will also be accepted into the XIX Biennial International Conference on Infant Studies in Berlin, Germany, in July. After receiving her Ph.D., McQuillan hopes to work at a research-focused university or in a pediatric setting where she can continue to do research. She explains, “If my research career beyond graduate school could include a clinical component where I could apply these research findings through new treatment approaches or supervision of therapy, that would be even more exciting for me!” McQuillan is the daughter of Dr. Mark McQuillan and Dr. Anne Conklin Reynolds, and a graduate of Notre Dame Academy (2009) and the University of Notre Dame (). Mark McQuillan and Dr. Anne Conklin Reynolds, and a graduate of Notre Dame Academy (2009) and the University of Notre Dame (2013).
Great Chili Cookoff planned
A large crowd enjoying chili at the 2013 fundraiser for Mobile Meals.
Cooks are gathering their ingredients and double-checking closely guarded recipes getting ready for Mobile Meals annual Great Chili Cook-Off to be held Saturday, March 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Stranahan Great Hall on Heatherdowns Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. This year, 21 teams will fill the Great Hall, each hoping to be named the best chili maker in the area as deemed by the panel of seven judges including Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins, Channel 11 news anchor Melissa Andrews, Blade Food Editor Mary Bilyeu, and Pam’s Corner owner Pam Weirauch, Terry Stockner of Toft’s Ice Cream, Rich Kasch and Bob Vogel. Awards are given to winners representing each division: corporate, restaurant, media and amateur. Teams also compete for the People’s Choice Awards, determined by number of votes each team receives from guests.
Members of the Black Swamp Cruisers will join the festivities, hosting a car show in the parking lot and holding a bake sale to offer sweet treats along with chili. Yuk Yuk the Clown will be on hand to entertain children. One of the corporate teams, H&R Block, will provide ID kits for parents and the Toledo Police team has donated coloring books for children. New this year is the photo booth that will be available to capture highlights during the event. Sponsors include WTOL Channel 11, Cumulus, Lamar, Black Swamp Cruisers, LMHA, Swanton Health Care and Retirement Center, Toft’s Ice Cream and The Blade.
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Open house at Elks Lodge 53 features 2-Hour Delay The Toledo Elks Lodge 53, 3620 HollandSylvania Rd., held an open house Saturday, March 8. The local band, 2-Hour Delay, featuring classic rock, country and alternative music, entertained guests during the evening. Five high school teachers from Sylvania and one from Perrysburg are members of the band The band includes staff members: Byron Jones, guitar, Robb Knapp, guitar, Dale Busdieker, bass, Brad Oatman, drums, Heidi Kozak, backup vocals, and Matt Fojtik, lead vocals and keyboard.
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Celebrity Wait Night, ‘Monday Gras,’ at Treo Benefitted Toledo Jazz Orchestra
Members of the Toledo Jazz Orchestra had the place jumping during the ‘Monday Gras’ event at Treo on Monday, March 3.
Board members and ‘waiters’ for the evening Mel and Barb Meyers served food and lively conversation at the event to benefit the Toledo Jazz Orchestra.
Back row L-R: Ryan Liedel, TJO ‘waiter’ Mary Martin, Meredith Griffin Liedel, seated L-R: Nancy Burke and Joey Hessling enjoyed the fun, New Orleans cuisine, beads and, of course, the jazz.
Board members Judy and Scott Potter enjoyed the second annual ‘Monday Gras’ Wait Night benefitting the Toledo Jazz Orchestra (TJO).
There was not an empty seat to be found at Treo in downtown Sylvania for the second annual ‘Monday Gras’ event. —by Mary Helen Darah
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Toledo Ballet Holds Fundraiser at Chandler Café
L-R: Carolyn Woodward, Lisa Mayer, Toledo Ballet school director, and Michael Lang, artistic director/choreographer for the Toledo Ballet, enjoyed ‘Cheers at Chandler,’ an event held at Chandler Cafe.
L-R: Mari Davies, executive director of the Toledo Ballet, shared the donated appetizers provided by Chandler Café, raffles, and fun at the event with Heather Thurston.
Toledo Ballet Guild President Donna Decker visits with Mary Brodlin, Toledo Ballet board treasurer, at the event benefiting the Toledo Ballet. —by Mary Helen Darah
Sodbuster Celebrates Two Year Anniversary Join the Downtown Sylvania Association! Questions? Jen Cummins Linehan 419-517-8821
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“When I first opened my studio last year, in the front of this building, I had looked longingly at this loft space. But it was overwhelming and the smaller, 800 square-foot space better suited my needs then,” said Kathy Jarowski of Photography by K. “But, thanks to having a presence in downtown Sylvania and networking in the community, my business grew and I ran out of space.” Recently, she moved to the 2,400 squarefoot loft area in the same building. Tanya Pipatjarasit, of Signature Associates, negotiated the lease for the space. “I just love it here. I love the extra room and this entire area is such a creative space. It is awesome,” Jarowski stated. “We were able to stay in our former space and repainted and recarpeted the loft area. This is wonderful space, which allows me to create
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any scene we want and provides a setting to shoot during this long winter when my clients and I were not able to use outdoor settings. The new studio has allowed me to stay busy all year.” Jarowski said she enjoys taking photographs of families in natural settings and she loves capturing her subjects in their everyday activities. She also loves to photograph pets. “Pets are such an important part of family life,” she noted. Recently, Jarowski received an accredited staging designation. “This has really enhanced my ability to photograph real estate. I work with several Realtors and stagers, which we have found to be an extra way to help Realtors get their listings sold for top dollars. Usually, photographs of homes are the first impression potential buyers have of listings.”
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A&J Landscape Center expands its scope; relocates to Sylvania Adam Duncan and Jason McCartney, founders of the 10-year-old A&J Landscape Service have watched their business undergo tremendous change. Last year, they acquired the 12-acre former Alexis Road Auto Parts facility at 8061 Sylvania Ave. and moved their operation. “We wanted to be in Sylvania. We grew up here, graduated from Northview, and we do business here. We are happy to have our business located here and we want to become a staple of the community,” Duncan related. “The location is great for us. We have plenty of room for the yard waste we collect or is dropped off and composting operation plus we have the space for all of the new divisions.” In addition to the move, Duncan’s brother and sister-in-law, Alex Duncan and Jessica Schaefer, moved back to the area to join the company to expand the retail division. Also new was the merger with Landcare Network, whose founder, Brian Killian, also a Northview graduate, now serves as operations manager for the expanding company. Killian stated, “I started the business when I was 12 and I offered lawn care services to neighbors in Ottawa Hills. When my family moved to Sylvania, I continued my business and I still have about 12 clients who started with me. My background in residential lawn
care complements that of Adam and Jason who have focused their efforts talking care of commercial projects. For several years, I have been working with Adam and Jason, bringing them my yard waste and buying mulch from them. We have always had a great working relationship so this merger was a natural.” “While we have worked with residential clients, we grew our business working with businesses,” A&J Landscape co-founder Duncan noted. “Most recently, we provided the landscaping for Central Trail elementary schools. We also did the new Northview athletic field and we landscaped the new fire station in downtown Sylvania.” “Now, we can do everything,” Duncan said. “Alex and Jessica have their masters’ degrees in ecology and Jessica was head of the garden department at a retail operation in Texas. She has also worked on a farm and helped establish a community garden on UT’s campus. Jessica just received her Master Ohio Certified Nursery Technician (OCNT), a program facilitated by the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association and is eager to create a demonstration garden in front of our offices. Alex has experience with plants from a research perspective, including conducting studies in plant physiology and field surveys. He is an expert in fertilizer and is in charge of
Optimum ‘CHI’ Studio enhances health and wellness The Optimum “CHI” Studio, formerly known as Oncology Care Specialists LLC, located in the Oak Tree Center at 4024 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd.announced the addition of Vicki Feit, LMT, to the massage team. Vicki is a clinically certified aromatherapist through the Institute of Spiritual Healing and Aromatherapy. According to owner Cindy Vincent, the practice continues to offer neuromuscular therapy, manual lymphatic massage, scar tissue mobilization and Eastern medicine-based stone therapy. Cindy and Vicki both hold nationally recognized certifications in oncology massage through the Peregrine Institute in Santa Fe. Optimum “CHI” Studio also welcomed fitness instructors Jennifer Lake, Brie Hobbs and Laura Harrison. The women join Tina Ferner in Yoga, Qigong and PiYo instruction. Qigong has recently been accepted by “Silver Sneakers.” “Our client base was shifting more toward people that wanted to invest in their overall
health, so it was necessary to restructure and change the name,” added Vincent. “OCS still offers great cancer survivorship services in addition to serving those desiring to enhance their health and well-being.” These services are effective tools to assist the healing and management of chronic pain, injury, fatigue, anxiety and depression by “quieting the mind” and body and gaining strength, flexibility, balance and range of motion through the “awakening of the limbs.” “At Optimum “CHI” Studio we are focused on providing mind, body and spirit services with the highest level of client satisfaction and will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, we are sure you will be happy working with us,” added Vincent. A grand re-opening celebration is planned for Thursday, April 3 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with special deals on services and classes through April 9. For more information, visit www.ocsmassage.com.
Franchise event planned As more people are finding themselves “downsized,” forced into early retirement, or unable to move up in their careers due to corporate cut-backs or culture, many choose to start a business. According to the Small Business Administration, 900,000 people unemployed in 2010 opened their own businesses in 2011. Those with serious time constraints, lack of funds, or business background look to franchise opportunities as an avenue of business ownership. The ADP National Franchise Report for January 2014 shows franchises offering various business services account for more than 3,000 of these jobs alone. According to Bill Rickman, Franchise Consultant with FranNet, a leading franchise consulting service, approximately 95% of their clients are still operating in year one and approximately 85% after year three. “That figure is completely dependent on whether or not the business owner invests in a franchise that aligns with his skill set, educational background, passions, and goals,” Mr. Rickman advises. “We’ve seen franchises thrive during the recession and continue doing well even in this shaky economy, but only because a
lot of careful thought was put into choosing the right franchise for them.” Rickman goes on to explain that “FranNet uses a unique ‘matchmaking’ system, or Personal Franchise Assessment, which guides prospective franchise owners toward a business model that offers a high probability of success based on their specific answers.” Despite the uncertain economy, several industries are enjoying steady growth nationwide. In 2013, computer repair and networking, senior care, nutrition stores, and auto care were among the top contenders showing gains anywhere from 4.92% to more than 17%. To help those people who are considering self-employment learn about available opportunities, financial resources, and how to determine “best fit” for them, FranNet of Toledo is sponsoring a free live event. The ‘Meet the Franchisors’ is planned for April 9 from 5 to 9 p.m., at The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. Top franchisors looking to expand into northern Ohio will be present to answer questions and share important information. To learn more about the event and sign up visit: www.frannet.com/brickman.
L-R: Alex Duncan, Jason McCartney, Jessica Schaefer, Adam Duncan and Brian Killian are ready for the growing season to begin.
that division as well as the retail center.” The two have initiated an organic lawn program complete with scheduled organic fertilizer and weed and grub control applications through the season. They have also created a retail showroom featuring contractorgrade A.M. Leonard tools, organic seeds from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, people and pet friendly lawn and garden products, bulk and bagged mulch, topsoil, compost, and a greenhouse for plants. Duncan and Schaefer also plan to hold workshops and be available to answer questions regarding all facets of landscaping. “The addition of Brian and his staff has also enhanced the company providing additional residential lawn care experience. Now, there is someone on staff who is knowledgeable about every aspect of our business,” he added. The newly expanded company offers a full
menu of services from lawn maintenance such as mowing and edging, landscape services including creating and maintaining plant beds, installing trees, shrubs, perennials, mulch, topsoil, compost, grading, top-dressing, aerating, seeding, tree trimming for residential and commercial clients. Other services include programmable irrigation system installation and maintenance, snow removal, and yard waste pick-up and more. “We are a Class IV compost facility and can accept yard, agriculture and clean wood waste, along with concrete and asphalt,” Adam Duncan said. “We have also initiated our yard-waste pick-up service for this season,” he said. “We all believe in providing personal service and our clients know that they will pay a fair price and get their job done right,” Killian, McCartney, Schaefer and the Duncans agreed.
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Clean Wood Recycling helps Toledo Grows
Mike Kott, of Future Lawn and Clean Wood Recycling.
For the past 10 years, the Got Mulch Guys, Mike and Greg Kott of Future Lawn, Clean Wood Recycling, have donated all of the compost used for the community gardens sponsored by Toledo Grows. Mike Kott and his wife, Lisa, also volunteered their time at the recent Seed Swap held Feb. 22 at Woodward High School in Toledo. “We are pleased to participate in events such as this. We enjoy being a community partner and helping out wherever we can,” Mike Kott said. Toledo Grows, the community garden outreach program of the Toledo Botanical Garden, has worked with CWR for several years now. “Mike, Greg and Jessica Kott are wonderful and aid us tremendously with
quick deliveries and great service. They help ease the task of transforming some of the worst urban soil (nutrient deficient, rocky, sandy) in the abandon lots we prepare for community gardens into spectacular green havens with their incredible rich topsoil and compost. We love their 50/50 garden mix of topsoil and compost to revitalize the urban soil or to fill raised vegetable garden beds,” said Alison Wood-Osmun, Toledo Grows community garden coordinator/horticulturist. “The vegetables and plants love it and just thrive. The Kotts are wonderful folks. They are very giving and philanthropic and provide free compost with a reasonable delivery fee to
Chamber Spotlight Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce President Alan Sattler, left, was pleased to present Lourdes University with the Chamber Spotlight company of the month. Joining Sattler was David Livingston, Ph.D., president of Lourdes University, center, and chamber member Mark Abramson, right.
up to 15 community gardens a year because they want to help revitalize the city. Often these gardens are for low income folks, children gardens, and/or churches or organizations who grow the food to feed the hungry. “Regardless of the discount, I would use this compost and topsoil anyway. I am very picky for the community gardens. It is very good and the boost these gardens need,” WoodOsmun added. The Kott twins, graduates of Sylvania Southview’s horticulture program, knew they wanted to work out of doors. “Actually, I wanted to be a golf course superintendent,” remembered Mike Kott. After attending The Ohio State University’s Agricultural Technical Center, they bought a pick-up truck, some equipment and began knocking on doors to build their landscape business, launching Future Lawn in 1987. From those meager beginnings, the brothers grew the company to a full service landscaping company with 15 employees. In addition to lawn and landscape services, Future Lawn also installs and repairs automatic sprinkler systems. Mike Kott says “We like to think we are beautifying northwest Ohio one yard at a time.” Clean Wood Recycling, founded in 1994 has become one of the largest green waste recycling operations in Ohio. “Our Future Lawn landscaping business generates so much yard waste, we had to
find other avenues for disposal,” Greg Kott stated. Yard waste had become a challenge for the Kotts and other landscaping companies as well as individuals when Ohio law prohibited its disposal in landfills in the early 1990s. The entrepreneurial Kott twins recognized this need as an opportunity. They took the necessary steps to begin recycling this yard waste creating compost, topsoil and mulch. Seeing the potential from turning “green” waste into salable products encouraged the brothers to address an additional disposal problem. Wooden pallets, packaging crates and woodbuilding products free of any paint, stain and post-manufactured treatments also presented a specific disposal problem. These products are usually made of hardwood such as oak or maple. The wooden slats are held together with staples and nails compounding the disposal effort. The Kott brothers invested in equipment to remove nails and staples and grind the wooden pallets, crates and building materials into wood chips for mulch. “We are even able to add a variety of color to the mulch we have available,” Mike Kott said. “Recycling through Clean Wood Recycling has become about 60 percent of our business while our landscaping business is 40 percent of what we do,” the Kotts stated. “Recycling is a good business. And, it’s the right thing to do.”
Sylvanian opens Decorating Den office Sylvania resident Carolyn Beyersdorf, IIDA, has recently established an office for her franchise of Decorating Den Interiors with another Decorating Den representative, Hilary Hinz. The two independent designers have leased space at 6910 Airport Hwy. “We have a small office enabling us to share resources and to maintain a library of materials including fabric samples and much more,” decorator Carolyn Beyersdorf, IIDA, said. “As Decorating Den franchise owners, we go to our clients’ homes or offices rather than having our clients visit us in our office.” Beyersdorf is one of nearly 400 owners of the 45-year-old Easton, Maryland-based company. “I really like the national exposure the company offers,” Beyersdorf noted. “As part of North America’s largest home furnishings and interior design franchise company, we work with more than 85 home furnishings companies.” Beyersdorf stated she has access to everything for the home or office from window treatments to furniture, accessories, lighting, wall, floor and bed coverings. She works with clients throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. “I offer complimentary design services and am happy to help my client make their design selections in the convenience of their homes or offices.” Beyersdorf is a member of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and is certified by the National Council of Interior Design Qualification. She has more than 27 years of interior design experience with special emphasis on commercial design for corporate and higher education facilities as well as residential interiors. I enjoy working in both areas and my biggest joy is fulfilling the needs of my client,”
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Beyersdorf noted. “I can help with everything from small projects such as one window treatment to the entire room or the entire home to help my client’s dream happen. Some people chose to not use an interior designer for economic reasons. However, I can save people money by avoiding costly mistakes.” “It’s important to establish a budget up front to meet client expectations,” she added. Most recently, Beyersdorf had the opportunity to help with the redesign of the Sylvania Senior Center, a project she also designed when the center was built. “It was great fun to do the same space for the second time. I enjoyed the challenge of creating a new look using the same color palette,” she said. Beyersdorf is also available to speak to groups about all aspects of design from color to the latest furniture and window treatment trends. More information is available at carolyn.decoratingden.com
The Fix It Shop offers spring clean specials March is International Spring Cleaning Month and to celebrate, The Fix It Shop joins other independent vacuum cleaner dealers throughout North America in offering customers tremendous savings and service specials on a wide range of floor care equipment, accessories and supplies. As a member of the Vacuum Dealers Trade Association, The Fix It Shop is participating
in an International Spring Cleaning Month prize giveaway. There is a grand prize of a $600 gift certificate to the dealer’s store where the winner registered. Other prizes include a variety of vacuum cleaners, cleaning kits, floor care attachments and more. Stop by The Fix It Shop, 1801 W. Sylvania, to register for the drawing.
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Church3twentyone to launch on Easter Sunday “We are for those who have fallen away or who have never gone to church,” explained Pastor Greg Haueter. “We want to reach those who are spiritually lost,” explained Pastor Greg Haueter of Church3twentyone, which recently opened at 5845 Centennial Rd. just north of Sylvania Metamora Road. While the non-denominational evangelical church will officially launch on Easter Sunday, April 20, the growing congregation began meeting in the new facility the first of January. “We received the keys the day after Christmas, and volunteers began work immediately,” Haueter said. “We repainted the interior and created the ambience we were looking for. We would say, ‘it would be great to have the ceiling painted black,’ knowing there was no way we could afford to have it done. The next thing that happened was someone stopped by and said ‘this is what I do’ and offered to paint the ceiling. Then someone else donated the paint.” “Next, we mentioned the need for chairs. People have been bringing their folding chairs and we’ve looked like we were at a camp-out. Just recently, some friends from out of town said they were going to help and an order of 200 new chairs arrived. This has been happening ever since a group of us started meeting just to watch Monday Night Football and talk about doing life with God,” Haueter added. “We started to do more talking and less football watching and amazing things began to happen.”
That group continued to grow until last August when it was decided to actually begin the new church. “Our people were traveling from all over so west Sylvania seemed to be a central location,” Haueter said. The group had been meeting in a loaned facility on Central Park West but was quickly outgrowing its space. “When we found out that this space was available, it seemed to be the right thing for us. However, we are not here to poach from other churches. “We have been meeting on Sunday evenings so people could continue to attend their home churches,” he added. Now that Church3twentyone has been relocated, services are held on Sunday morning at 10:30. Easter Sunday services will be held at 9 and 11 a.m. Those services are modern and upbeat, targeting those who have had a bad experience with church in the past or who have no interest in church whatsoever. “C321 is a group of people whose purpose is to be real, authentic and transparent, living out that purpose to help others find the same type of healing in Jesus and grow in relationship with Him. This is being done in a nonthreatening, non-judgmental environment where grace and mercy are regularly practiced,” Haueter said. According to Tyson Stoll, one of the original Monday night group members, the new church was established to help people be restored through a good relationship with Jesus, thus allowing people to find restora-
Former Sylvania students involved in UT politics
Austin Serna and Derek Martindale are running for student government president and vice president at The University of Toledo.
BY MARY HELEN DARAH Lifelong Sylvania resident, Austin Serna, is running for student government president for The University of Toledo. Serna attended Whiteford Elementary, Arbor Hills Junior High and Sylvania Southview High School, where he served as student body president for two years. He is currently studying political science and public administration at the University of Toledo. Running as his vice president is Sylvania native and Central Elementary, Timberstone Jr. High and Sylvania Southview High School graduate, Derek Martindale. Serna hopes to pursue politics in the future and feels he is running an honest, straight forward campaign. “We
are focusing on school spirit and getting students involved with student senate and other organizations. My main focus, if I am elected, is having “Campus Hall” meetings which will be meeting with students and organizations a couple times a month. Derek and I are also focusing on campus issues that students have raised to us and we want to start addressing parking concerns,” Serna said. His running mate, Derek Martindale, hopes to get commuting students more involved in campus life. “Serving as a representative of the student body would be an honor,” Martindale said, “and we hope we receive the support of Sylvania students attending the university.”
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tion with families, friends and others. “We are a service-driven church and we want to see our church in action. We want to make a difference in our community and meet the needs of those in the Sylvania area,” he said. Stoll pointed out the new wall backing the stage. “We created a pallet wall from discarded wood. We were able to make something look great from items that were going to be pitched,” he said. “That is just another example of the restoration that is taking place here.” Lighting and a new sound system com-
plete the church sanctuary and work continues on the large children’s area. “Things that we need just continue to show up,” Haueter stated. “Next, we are going to concentrate on creating a cafe where people can stop by and just hang out enjoying coffee or tea. Who knows, eventually, we may have this open every day.” “We’ve really appreciated the cooperative relationship and advice that Soul City Church in Chicago’s West Loop has provided,” Haueter added.
Pastor Greg Haueter and Tyson Stoll marvel at the transformation of their new church, which has come together with hours of volunteer help.
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Positively changing the way you eat can be tricky, but another complaint I hear is that living a healthy lifestyle is financially and time draining. Unfortunately, this can be true. Why does a burger cost one fifth the expense of a salad at McDonalds? Aggravating! Grocery shopping, cooking and preparing meals can take more time and money than running through a drive through or ordering pizza. However, is adding an extra 20 or so minutes to your day and spending a few more dollars to drastically improve your and your family’s overall health worth it? I definitely think so. I am going to show you some tricks of the trade to go gluten and sugar free on a time and financial budget! My first tip is to think about what you are going to prepare for the week before heading to the grocery store, whether you have a family of five or if it is just you. Therefore, you know what exactly you need on your list so you will not overspend on unnecessary items. STICK TO YOUR LIST! Sorry for yelling but every grocery isle you don’t walk down saves you about $10. Buy large amounts of fresh produce for salads and side dishes and make sure to get
chicken, eggs, tofu, fish or other meats to provide protein in each meal. One great thing about taking the time to cook is that you can always pack leftovers for your lunches, which will save a lot of money! When I was a poor college student during my student teaching, I would buy a head of lettuce, two cucumbers, spinach, cheese, a salad dressing and a rotisserie chicken for under $10. With those ingredients, I had enough to pack a lunch every day for the week (which amounts to $2 a meal). Pretty thrifty if I do say so myself. Eggs are inexpensive and make a great breakfast, filled with protein to get you through the day! Have them scrambled, poached, over easy, hard-boiled or as an omelet! Lunch time is great for salads and leftovers. String cheese, veggies with dip, nuts, a scoop of peanut butter with fruit and yogurt make great snacks! Also, I posted my “one-minute muffin” below to get a quick, delicious filling snack in a matter of minutes! Try not to think of preparing food as a waste of time. The time you use up is bettering yourself and your family and try to think of cooking as fun! If you have children, having them
Simple peanut butter crunch yogurt 1 cup of vanilla Carbmaster yogurt (available at Kroger) 1 tbsp peanut butter
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help you is a great way to bond and teach them about nutrition. Couples can talk about their days over a few glasses of wine while preparing a delicious meal and if you are alone cooking, think of it as a way to relieve some stress after a long day. So, my tips to save money are to buy groceries ahead of time, know exactly what you need, not to deviate from your list and use your leftovers to pack lunches. Also, produce, meats and snacks are not wildly expensive and your body will thank you for spending a little extra on nutritious food. There are many recipes and snacks that take little to no time to prepare, and meals that do take up some time, enjoy cooking with your friends and family. Remember that the little extra effort into your meal preparation is worth it! Helena Darah
One-minute Muffin 1 egg beaten 2 tbsp sugar free maple syrup 2 tbsp ground flaxseed ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
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Remarkable Resident: Dr. Timothy C. Kasunic Kasunic continues to be inspired by his patients daily. He states, “If something like what I treat happens to me, I hope I handle it the way patients do. They are so appreciative of what I do yet I’m so grateful to them for showing me how to live the best quality of life as long as possible.” Dr. Kasunic is part of the Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers, with offices located at 4126
N. Holland-Sylvania Road, Suite 105 and at ProMedica Flower Hospital, 5200 Harroun Road. Visit toledoclinic.com for more information. Join the Nightingales Harvest’s 5K Harvest of Hope Walk/Run on Sat., March 29 on the campus of UTMC. For more information, call 419/725-1190 or 419/779-2961 or visit nightingales-harvest.org/5K-registration.
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BY MARY HELEN DARAH Dr. Tim Kasunic did not head toward his current career in a straight path. The graduate of Duquesne University received his B. S. in Business Administration and worked in finance for several years. “I enjoyed my work but it was not a passion,” he states, “and I kept thinking I should be getting more out of it.” It took a friend with a fatal disease for Dr. Kasunic to reevaluate his life. He quit his job, took a position in a research lab, entered medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine and never looked back. He states, “It was the best thing I ever did in my life.” Dr. Kasunic completed an internship and residency in the department of internal medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich. As a resident in the hospital, he was inspired by the cancer patients. “I truly enjoy talking with patients. To me that is one of the most important aspects of care. I also felt oncology was an exciting field to be in due to new treatments. We used to treat cancers all the same. Now we look at the biology of individual cancers and tailor treatment accordingly.” One Sylvania patient, Kim MardiniChanner, and her supportive friend, Lisa Eisenbach, made a lasting impact on Dr.
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Kasunic. Kim Mardini-Channer lost her battle to stage 4 colon cancer yet the highly motivated friend she left behind went on to found Nightingales Harvest, a food and personal hygiene bank for cancer patients and their immediate household family members. “Not only does cancer take a toll emotionally and physically,” says Dr. Kasunic, “but with rising out-of-pocket expenses, deductibles and missed work, patients take a hit financially as well. I remember Lisa [Eisenbach] asking me if there was an organization to help patients with food and when I told her that I was not aware of one, she quickly got things going. Frankly, I underestimated this woman. There were six people at her first event. A month later she had a room filled with volunteers. Nightingales Harvest is a great resource for my patients. I especially like it because you know exactly where the money is going.” Dr. Kasunic is supporting Nightingales Harvest’s upcoming 5K Walk/Run on March 29 and encourages the community to register and attend.
L-R: David Hunter, Philip Gulley, Jean Miller, Russ Miller and Al Palmer. Gulley, a Quaker pastor and storyteller and the author of 18 books, gave two lectures and preached at Sylvania United Church Christ March 15-16. His visit was part of the church's Chidester Lecture Series. Nationally-known UCC pastor, professor, peace activist and author Robin Meyers will speak next in the series on Sept. 20-21. Visit www.sylvaniaucc.org for more information and to listen to the audio from Gulley's visit.
Pancake Breakfast to benefit Humane Ohio The Church of St. Andrew United Methodist Men have found a unique way to help hungry pets! On Saturday, April 5, they will host the fourth annual all you can eat pancake breakfast for humans; proceeds will benefit Humane Ohio, a local nonprofit organiza-
tion that runs a pet food bank and a low-cost spay/neuter clinic. For more information about the pancake breakfast fundraiser, Humane Ohio’s low-cost spay/neuter clinic or pet food bank, visit www.humaneohio.org.
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A Visit with Dr. Cindy Ratkowski ‘Vampire’ to Healer
Cindy Ratkowski, B.S., D.C., initially was a medical technologist in Michigan after receiving her degree in biochemistry. “I drew blood and did lab tests in the hospital. They called me the ‘vampire’,” states Dr. Ratkowski. A series of “unfortunate events” caused her to transition from “vampire” to chiropractor. “On my day off I went to stand up and I could hear something go ‘pop’ and my neck was literally on my shoulder,” she recalls. “I thought I had a stroke.” Her mother had used chiropractic care and found it to be a positive experience. Since traveling 130 miles or even a short distance for that matter, was painful, she sought out a local chiropractor. “I had a physical problem that needed an immediate physical solution,” she states. The chiropractor took a complete series of spinal x-rays. Once completed the practitioner inquired how long she had been experiencing back pain. “My back has hurt me since I was 16 after I had an accident in the pool but I told him the heck with my back. Fix my neck,” she recalls. The chiropractor not only assisted in easing her neck and back pain but addressed her other health issues as well. “I started going to him on a regular basis and he began asking why I didn’t want to be a chiropractor. I would tell him I’m too old.” “He told me I was going to be old no matter what I did and I will just keep getting older doing what doesn’t make me happy.” Dr. Ratkowski learned the program was four years but could be completed in three since she already had her four-year degree. “I was not quite 30 when I went back to school and head-
ed toward a more rewarding life,” she says. Dr. Ratkowski was involved in a terrible car accident shortly after graduating from chiropractic school and was unable to practice for a year. “I needed plastic surgery and suffered a bilateral fracture of the jaw. I had just graduated and had to learn how to chew all over again and regain my strength-my jaw had been wired shut for six weeks. I got my strength back and began to work as an associate when my mom had a stroke. I was constantly commuting and my associate let me out of the agreement so I could be with my parents. A man I had gone to school with heard of my situation and offered me a position in this area. I spent a year with him and eventually wanted to be on my own. I have been here ever since.” Ratkowski provides chiropractic care and nutritional analysis and consultation after what she refers to as an “awakening” while taking a nutrition course. “You can adjust someone all you want, but you also have to heal the whole body,” she explains. “The ‘electricity’ is on but the bulb may need to be replaced. For most people their digestive system is way off. I did extensive classes and I personally got on a program after I discovered mercury was affecting my liver function. I like to say that disease is the body not at ease. I would be crazy not to offer nutritional education for my patients. I want my patients to be aware of what they’re putting in their body and in their grocery cart. Let’s get the energy back to that light bulb.” The doctor tells inquiring people that she sees anyone of any age who has a spine and that one
Dr. Cindy Ratkowski provides muscle testing on the Savvy Sylvanian.
of the best things about chiropractic medicine is that it does not use drugs. “One benefit that chiropractic care has over traditional medicine,” she explains, “is that I would still be able to heal people if I were dropped in the middle of the rainforest without equipment or drugs.
That is extremely rewarding. That is why I choose to do what I do.” Dr. Cindy Ratkowski is located at 3454 Oak Alley Court Ste. 100. For information on services and hours contact 419/535-9600 or visit welllness4toledo.com.
Toni&Guy hosts ‘Haircuts for Heroes’ fundraiser
L-R: Student Katelyn Tice and instructor Leslie Fish, were among many Toni&Guy Hairdressing Academy students and hair professionals who volunteered at the ‘Haircuts for Heroes’ event that supported military, fire and rescue team members.
L-R: Brittany Franklin, a Toni&Guy Hairdressing Academy and 2010 Sylvania Northview High School graduate, and Toni&Guy Hairdressing Academy student Brandi Frederick took a break from cutting hair at the event that raised over $3,500.
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L-R: Sue Brue, Pat Hilfinger, Bill Puckett, Pauline Tate, Brenda Hartley, Chrys Peterson, Brian Hazel-Bahrs, Cookie Westmeyer, Randy Andrews, Diane Shull and Susan Mason looked red carpet ready at the Oscars at Owens Community College on March 2 to benefit the American Red Cross.
L-R: WTOL11 Anchor Jerry Anderson, Barbara Baumgartner and Chrys Peterson strolled down the Red Carpet at Oscar Night to benefit American Red Cross.
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Showcase Sylvania Business and Lifestye Expo is Here! “Showcase Sylvania Business and Lifestyle Expo will be held Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Sylvania Sports and Exhibition Center at Tam-O-Shanter, 7060 Sylvania Ave.,” noted Michelle Bieber of Over the Rainbow Early Learning Center. She and Gary Fitzpatrick, who owns Learning Express with his wife Molly, are this year’s cochairmen for the annual event. “We have 175 exhibitors that will be displaying products and services in their booths. Once again, we will have the Taste of Sylvania as well as the popular children’s area,” she said. “The Showcase Sylvania Expo is such a wonderful opportunity for regional businesses to highlight what they can offer our community. Over the Rainbow has been involved for several years providing information, giveaways and activities for the children. The experience to meet area residents and other participating businesses is invaluable. Sylvania Area Chamber has provided a perfect setting to have face-to-face conversations making it a win-win for
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everybody involved,” Bieber added. “This is our 12th year for Showcase Sylvania. Each year it has grown and improved. We look forward to providing this service for the community and invite everyone to experience it. We have something for everyone from kids, parents, grandparents and singles as well. There is a
lot of free information and free entertainment. Come out and enjoy this great event at Tam-O-Shanter’s Sports and Exhibition Center,” Fitzpatrick said. Last year more than 4,200 people attended the one-day event. “The Chamber recognized several years ago that it is important to highlight regional businesses and the expo is
the perfect venue. It gives all businesses a face in the community, is an effective use of advertising, and allows interaction one-onone with residents and other businesses,” Chamber Membership and Development Manager Laura Glover said. New this year is the Lowe’s Home Improvement Zone, which will offer home and outdoor ideas for spring projects. Lowe’s professionals will also be on hand offering advice and how-to tips. In addition, free blood glucose screenings, BMI and body fat screenings, blood pressure, cholesterol, and bone density screenings will be offered at the ProMedica Health Pavilion. There will be informative booths about cancer, strokes, surgical services, rehab, home health care and more from ProMedica Flower Hospital and Paramount Healthcare. The Taste of Sylvania will feature Giant Eagle and several local restaurants who will offer fresh ideas for entertaining, dinner and healthy alternative meals. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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Dr. Walid Mahmoud of Sylvania Urgent Care and his daughter Amelia enjoyed the entertainment at the Business Expo held March 23.
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Section C Sylvania Students Find Success at Power of the Pen Regional Competition
Arbor Hills - Grade 7, L-R: Alsedeaq Hawamdeh, Jack Noviski, Aaron Brady, Kay Clark, Danielle Schuster and Andrew Sterling.
Timberstone - Grade 8, L-R: Hassan F. Hufeez, Emma Miller, Meghan Nash, Lark Yan and Cassie Arvay.
Front row, McCord Grade 7, L-R: front row: Patrick Andres, Abby Mills and Neil Johnson. Grade 8, L-R: back row: Olivia Schenkenberger, Adam Murphy, Kat Arndt, Mitali Dalwalla and Lily Conway. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Photography by Michelle Pictured left: Christ the King Power of the Pen team member Audrey Chisholm of Sylvania came in second place for eighth grade district earlier this year, and then came in sixth place for the eighth grade regionals Power of the Pen competition at Lourdes. She moves on to the state competition at Wooster, Ohio, where she came in fourth place last year while in seventh grade. The regional Power of the Pen competition was held Thursday, March 13, in the Franciscan Center at Lourdes University. For complete list of Power of the Pen winners go to 4B
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HillView Students View Their Art on Display
Southview students Alex Ulrey, Yuran Chen and Keith Dona were runners-up in the state speech tournament. HillView art teacher Sarah Varni took time out from her maternity leave to stop by and check out the art created by Maggie Schmitt.
Evan Shirey found his artwork and showed it to his brother William at the Student Art Show held at the Sylvania Heritage Museum.
Jackson Turner showed his artwork to his mother Tiffany Turner at the HillView open house on March 5.
Logan Ostrowski pointed out his art to Adrienne Goldberg, HillView art teacher, at the open house for students and their families and friends.
SV students place second in state speech tourney Three Southview students placed as state runners-up in the Ohio High School Speech League State Championships held at Wooster High School. Alex Ulrey and Keith Dona received awards in the Duo Interpretation category, and Yuran Chen received an award in the Student Congress category. Coach Brandi Shepard explains that the state tournament is held at a different host school every year. Students compete for two days against other competitors from across the state of Ohio. Categories include debate (Lincoln-Douglass, Public-Forum, and Policy), Student Congress, and Individual Events (Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Duo Interpretation, ProsePoetry Interpretation, Original Oratory, Oratorical Interpretation, Impromptu, United States Extemporaneous, and International Extemporaneous.) Southview sent students to compete in Public Forum, Congress, Duo, Humor, Oratorical, ProsePoetry and Impromptu. After four or five rounds of competition, there are break rounds. The top 24 competitors in each round advance to quarter finals. After that round, the top 12 advance to the
semifinals, and the top six advance to the finals. Southview had the following advances: sophomore Sara Young (quarterfinalist in Humorous Interpretation), freshman Ommair Hasan (quarterfinalist in Oratorical Interpretation), junior Eric Zhu (semifinalist in Congress), junior Lily Yan (finalist in Congress) and Yuran Chen, second place in Congress, and Keith Dona and Alex Ulrey, second place in Duo. Shepard coached Dona and Ulrey, and Lisa Stankavich coached Yuran Chen, with Paul Moffitt as the overall head coach. The students have been competing in competitions all year, attending tournaments every weekend. During the week, the students work on content and delivery (rate, diction, volume, movement, sincerity, and variety) for their presentations, as well as research for those categories that require it. The activity is an extracurricular one, and Shepard notes that the approximately 70 students involved in Debate/Speech “represent the entire Southview demographic—theater kids, athletes and brainiacs.”
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Dean’s List and More Shannon Lagassa of Sylvania, is a sophomore at Miami University. She is studying political science with a minor in professional writing. For the fall semester she made the Dean’s List with straight As while participating on the Miami Equestrian team, where she pointed up to another division. She competed in the regional championship at The Ohio State University on March 16 where she placed fourth. She is a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and the daughter of Sarah Lagassa of Sylvania and Curt Lagassa of Texas.
Senior Katelyn Work is the Northview High School Musician of the Week. Katelyn has been an outstanding member of the Wildcat Band all four years of high school. As the principal clarinetist in Wind Ensemble, she has led her peers in such a valuable way. In addition to being a member of the Wind Ensemble, Katelyn has participated in Symphony Orchestra, Fall Musical, Marching Band, Pep Band, Solo and Ensemble events, as well as many auditionedbased Honors Bands throughout Ohio. In addition to her achievements in the Northview Band, Katelyn is also actively involved in Northview’s Science Olympiad, National Honors Society, cross country, track, Coexist, Leadership Academy, Interact, and World Language Club, and studies music privately with Melanie Zientek. Katelyn is the daughter of Mark and Linda Work.
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SV Mock Trial team captures state title The Sylvania Southview Mock trial team, coached by attorney Dennis Lyle of Anspach Law, captured the Ohio Mock Trial State championship held in Columbus on March 8th. The Mock Trial program is the largest non-athletic competition in the State of Ohio with over 330 teams initially participating in the district competition that was held on February 1st. Four teams from Southview won their rounds in the district competition and this team advanced from the Toledo District and Wood County Regional. Along the way in Columbus, the team defeated last year’s No. 1 and No. 2 ranked teams to advance. This championship marked a state-leading sixth title for the Southview team. Their winning streak began in October of last year when the team won a world championship in Brooklyn, New York, sponsored by the Empire Mock Trial Association. Having now won the state championship, the team has secured two of Mock Trial’s triple crown and now heads to Madison, Wisc. for the national championship competition that starts on May 8. The preparation for that competition will be fast and furious as the students have approximately five weeks to learn a whole new case whereas they had approximately four months to learn and prepare for the two different cases for the world and state competition. “This is a good group,” Lyle said. “They just find a way to win.” According to Lyle, Southview senior Yuran Chen received a perfect score of 10 from each of the three state championship judges, a feat never done before. He also won eight of the nine attorney awards in the competition with another attorney, junior Shaleen Goel, receiving the regional award.
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The other state championship team members include senior Catherine Dong, juniors Eric Zhu and Ridwhan Sedique and sophomore, Zach Poczekaj. A second team, comprised mostly of juniors also competed at the state level and the two other teams competed through the regional round of competition. “We are very proud of these students and their determination,” said Lyle, adding, “their chemistry and competitiveness have resulted in great success.” Due to significant cuts in state support for the trip to nationals, anyone interested in supporting this academic venture may provide their tax-free donation to Sylvania Southview Mock Trial program, c/o Pam Wetmore, Southview High School, 7225 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, Ohio 43560. Other coaches for the team include Vicki Donovan Lyle, Daniel Ellis, Fritz Byers and Tony Turley.
International Night set Central Trail Elementary will host the third International Night on Friday, March 21, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. More than 20 countries will be represented with country booths, entertainment and food tasting. Kids will receive a passport when they enter and can visit countries to get their passports stamped. Along the way, they will play games and make crafts, as well as participate in a trivia contest to learn fun facts about the different countries. The event costs $3 per person and $10 per family. All payments should be sent to Central Trail Elementary School.
Chamber Students of the Month Chae Eun Kim was honored as the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce student of the month from Northview High School. She hopes to attend the University of Michigan and major in biology or psychology. Southview student Catherine Dong was also honored and after she finishes college, wants to attend medical school. Pictured, l-r: Jae Do Kim, Soo Jin Jong, Northview Principal Steve Swaggerty, Chang-Hee Lee, Chae Eun Kim, Catherine Dong, Southview Principal Dave McMurray, Fan Dong and Yaling Qiu.
Notre Dame speech/debate team seventh in the state
L-R, seated: Molly Martindale, Nikita Ajmera, Sarah Gardner, and Jenny Kim; l-r, standing: Katie Dills, Andrea Thompson, Julia Balzer, Bea Randolph, Caitlin Spielvogel, Ellen Buerk, and Carra Gilson.
Notre Dame Academy took seventh in the State out of 56 teams in the Ohio High School Speech League State Tournament on March 1. The team was also OHSSL Tarhe Trails District Champs and National Forensic League Western Ohio District Speech Champs. NDA had 32 young women qualify for the State tournament which was the third highest in the state for number of students qualified. In addition, two young women were State Champions: senior Nikita Ajmera in Impromptu and Sylvania Township junior Sarah Gardner in Original Oratory. Gardner also qualified for Nationals in Kansas City this summer. Quarter Finalists were Dramatic Interp: juniors Carra Gilson and Andrea Thompson; Humorous Interp: junior Julia Balzer Impromtu: Sylvania sophomore Ellen Buerk; Oratorical Interp: Sylvania sophomore Caitlin Spielvogel; Original Oratory: junior Katie
Dills; Prose-Poetry: Sylvania sophomore Bea Randolph. In addition, the following young women qualified for State: Drama Interp: Sylvania senior Mikafui Dzotsi and junior Emily Currier; Duo Interp: seniors Mendon Thomas and Olivia Schwann, junior Lauren DeClark and Sylvania sophomore Claire Haudrich, Sylvania sophomore Eileen DiPofi and Sylvania freshman Alyssa Sherman, senior Monica Thomas and senior Alonia Lewis; Impromptu: Sylvania Township sophomore Kimi Shah; Oratorical: Sylvania and Sylvania AdVantage columnist junior Schuyler Stupica, Sylvania junior Stephanie Sim, and Sylvania Township sophomore Lexi Abou-Arraj; Original Oratory: junior Jillian Fournier; Prose-Poetry: Sylvania junior Lily Kaplan and freshman Anna Birkemeier; Student Congress: senior Calla Gilson, sophomore Molly Walton, and Sylvania junior Stephanie Lancz.
Southview students compete in Science Day Southview’s science research students competed in the Northwest Ohio District 2 Science Day held at The University of Toledo on Saturday, March 8. Sixteen students earned a superior and an opportunity to compete at State Science Day in May. The following students earnied a superior: Zara Ali, Alan Fong, Katie Hsieh, Pallavi Lanka, Julian Liber, Francis Mok, Samar Ayoub, Michael Burchfield, Jessica Clark, Allison Clausius, Bhakti Dixit, Ragavi Lanka, Shival Sinha, Samantha Huhn, Tim Lee, and Jasmine
Serpen. In addition, 13 science research students won special awards for their work. Alan Fong, Katie Hsieh, Francis Mok, Samar Ayoub, Michael Burchfield, Allison Clausius, Bhakti Dixit, Shival Sinha, and Samantha Huhn all took first place in their respective catagories an Pallavi Lanka, Julian Liber and Tim Lee werefirst and second place winners and were awarded certificates and various cash prizes. Southview students won a total of $655 between the 13 winners. Shival Sinha also won the UT Tillotson Science Day Scholarship.
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Lourdes students spend spring break on Habitat for Humanity trip
Sarah Berendt, Chelsea Brown, Nickolas Dietrich, Colleen Eppink, Katie Estep, Emily Ferguson, Brittany Hill, Baily Holdridge, Quinn Jernas, Hanna McLaughlin, Mackenzie Schnapp and Cassidy Smith traveled to Prattville, Ala. to work during their spring break.
Dorron Applin, Alexandra Blazevich, Tiffany Cisek, Ellen Clark, Tom Cook, Gabrielle Dale, Joseph Esposito, Chelsey Geis, Katie McKenty, Sergey Ostrovskiy, Taylor Schisler, Meredith Shalda and Ashley Wagner went to Maryville, Tenn.
Through its L.I.N.K. student organization (Linking Interest Needs and Knowledge) and Campus Ministry Department, Lourdes students have been spending spring break working with Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge since 1996. To date, Lourdes Habitat for Humanity teams have assisted homeowners in 18 cities throughout the United States. This year, Lourdes team traveled to Maryville,
and Laurie Knueven, Campus Minister. For the past 25 years, more than 194,000 students have spent their school breaks volunteering across the country through this Habitat for Humanity program. Habitat’s Collegiate Challenge is one of the many programs aimed
Tenn. and Prattville, Ala., where they joined students from three other schools working on new homes Staff advisors included Dwayne Beggs, Assistant Professor of History, and Director of First Year Experience and Sr. Barb Vano, OSF, Director of Campus Ministry. Lourdes employee advisors were Tim Broud, Gray Wolf Shuttle Operator who previously worked as a Campus Ministry Student Worker
Join us…
Scout Earns Eagle Designation
For A Town Hall Parent Series
Presented by Sylvania Community Action Team Prescription Drug Abuse/Heroin Use Moderator – Chrys Peterson Panel – Fire Chief, Police Chief, Flower Hospital Representative, & Personal Testimonial
Wednesday, March 26, 7-8:30 p.m.
Sylvania Senior Center, 7140 Sylvania Ave. Operation Street Smart
A unique “Hands On” drug awareness program, presented by
Undercover Detectives with current designer drugs and street drugs discussed and escorted throughout the audience… an “eye opening” experience!
Monday, April 21, 2014, 4-6 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. Franciscan Center at Lourdes University “Brian Matters”
Drs. Brian & Cindy Hoeflinger
Discussing the tragic consequences drinking and driving had on their family
Thursday, May 1, 2014, 7 p.m.
Sylvania Senior Center, 7140 Sylvania Ave.
at engaging youth ages five to 25 in the organization’s mission and work. For more information on Habitat for Humanity and the Collegiate Challenge, visit http://www.habitat.org.
Asher Rabquer
Asher Rabquer recently completed all requirements of achieving Eagle rank with the Boy Scouts of America. Eagle is the highest rank that can be earned in Boy Scouts and less than six percent of boys who join scouting earn this honor. One of the requirements for the eagle rank is to do a service project. With the help of many in the community, Asher was able to collect over 2,000 pounds of food and toiletry items for Nightingales Harvest, a pantry for people undergoing cancer treatment. Asher is a senior who is homeschooled and also a part-time student at Delta High School. He plays quints in the Delta High School Band and is a member of the bowling team. He will graduate in May and is planning to attend Word of Life Bible Institute in the fall. Asher is the son of William and Jodi Rabquer, and is a member of Troop 258 in Sylvania. A court of honor was held March 8 to celebrate Asher’s accomplishments.
Power of the Pen Regional Results FROM 1B Grade Seven
First: Benjamin Theis of West Side Montessori Center Second: Ada Ogbanna of Toledo Christian School Third: Claudia Cromly of Holy Trinity School (Swanton) Fourth: Shelbei Walker of Gesu Middle School Fifth: Abigail Mills of McCord Junior High School Sixth: Kerrick Fanning of Tiffin Middle School Seventh: Casey Crawford of Our Lady of Consolation (Carey) Eighth: Julia Loeb of Gesu Middle School Ninth: Niel Johnson of McCord Junior High School 10th: Grace Poturalski of St. Joseph School 11th: Ashley Drager of Timberstone Junior High 12th: Patrick Andres of McCord Junior High School 13th: Neha Kazmi of Ottawa Hills Junior High 14th: Margaret Maume of Christ the King School 15th: Zaynab Lazreq of West Side Montessori Center
Grade Eight
First: Claire Kohler of West Side Montessori Center Second: Maddy Vesoulis of West Side Montessori Center Third: Nicole Lehman of St. Joseph School Fourth: Lydia Lazar of St. Joseph School Fifth: Jack Kerger of Toledo School for the Arts Sixth: Audrey Chisholm of Christ the King School Seventh: Know’el Wilhight of Maumee Valley Country Day Eighth: Emma Miller of Timberstone Junior High Ninth: Cassie Arvay of Timberstone Junior High 10th: Abigail Snyder of St. Joseph School 11th: Parker Caesar of West Side Montessori Center 12th: Mason Langenderfer of Ottawa Hills Junior High 13th: Arista Wayton of Christ the King School 14th: Rebekah Burton of Toledo Christian School
15th: Libby Stupica of West Side Montessori Center
Best of Round Winners
Seventh Grade, Round 1: Claudia Cromly of Holy Trinity School (Swanton) Seventh Grade, Round 2: Niel Johnson of McCord Junior High Seventh Grade, Round 3: Julia Loeb of Gesu Middle School Eighth Grade, Round 1: Abby Thomas of Napoleon Middle School Eighth Grade, Round 2: Elisabeth Burchfield of Toledo Christian Eighth Grade, Round 3: Terri Draper of Toledo School for the Arts
Grade Seven School Results
First Place: West Side Montessori Center Second Place: Timberstone Junior High Third Place: St. Joseph School Fourth Place: Tiffin Middle School
Grade Eight School Results
First Place: West Side Montessori Center Second Place: Timberstone Junior High Third Place: McCord Junior High School Fourth Place: St. Joseph School
Sweepstakes Results
First Place: West Side Montessori Center Second Place: St. Joseph School Third Place: Timberstone Junior High Fourth Place: Tiffin Middle School Fifth Place: McCord Junior High School
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Lourdes Magliochetti 2014 Leadership Summit announced Area leaders are invited to connect during Lourdes University’s 2014 Joseph M. Magliochetti Leadership Summit. This year’s event will take place Wednesday, April 2 at 11:30 a.m. in the Toledo Club’s Belvedere Room. Speakers featured include Vincent C. Byrd, president and chief operating officer of The J.M. Smucker Company, and Dean L. Spangler, chairman of Spangler Candy. Both will speak on the topic “Basic Beliefs of Principled Businesses.” Vincent C. Byrd has served as President and COO of The J. M. Smucker Company since May 2011. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration (with a focus on accounting) from Ohio University. Vince joined Smucker in 1977 and has held the executive officer positions of treasurer; vice president and managing director of the company's Australian Division; vice president of International; senior vice president, Consumer Market; and president, U.S. Coffee. In addition to serving on the board of directors of The J. M. Smucker Company, Vince is a member of the board of Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc., Myers Industries, Inc., and is a former board member of the Spangler Candy Company. He also serves on the Industry Affairs
Council of the Grocery Manufacturers of America. Dean L. Spangler is chairman of the board for Spangler Candy Company, a 107-year-old family-owned-and-led-business. In 1996, after a 25-year career serving in leadership positions with several private and public companies, he returned to Spangler Candy as its sixth president. Under his leadership, the Dum Dum brand grew from the #5 to #1 lollipop brand and employment in Bryan grew consistently. He then led the transition to the fourth generation of family leadership when his nephew, Kirk Vashaw, became CEO in 2011. Mr. Spangler is currently chairman of the board for Sauder Village, and serves of the boards of Sauder Woodworking, Inc., New Era Ohio, LLC, and Pioneer Industrial Systems, LLC. In addition, over the years, he has served in numerous industry leadership positions in both the brick and candy industries. Previously, he was honored as the individual “Making a Difference” by Northwest State Community College in 2011, and was named northwest Ohio “Entrepreneur of the Year” in a program sponsored by Ernst & Young, NASDAQ, and CNN. In 2014, Spangler received the National Confectioner’s Association Distinguished
Lourdes University professor co-authors textbooks
Judi Nath
Judi Nath, Ph.D., professor of biology & health sciences at Lourdes University has recently co-authored two new anatomy & physiology textbooks: Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology – 10th Edition and Visual Anatomy & Physiology – 2nd Edition. Released in late January 2014, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology helps students succeed in the challenging A&P course with an easy-to-understand narrative, precise visuals, and steadfast accuracy. Every chapter of the 10th Edition includes one- and two-page Spotlight Figures that seamlessly integrate text and visuals to guide students through complex topics and processes. These highly visual presentations incorporate, for select topics, the “visual approach” that the same author team created in their Visual Anatomy & Physiology book. New clinical cases open every chapter and get students thinking about the chapter content in the context of a personal compelling patient story. The 10th Edition integrates book content with MasteringA&P®, through expanded coaching activities, which personalize learning and coach students toward understanding and mastery of tough A&P topics. Also released in January, Visual Anatomy & Physiology combines a visual approach with a modular organization to deliver an
easy-to-use and time-efficient book that uniquely meets the needs of today’s students–without sacrificing the comprehensive coverage of A&P topics required for careers in nursing and other allied health professions. The 2nd Edition addresses tough physiology topics with new and revised two-page modules and corresponding new coaching activities in MasteringA&P®. Brand-new end-of-chapter study and practice materials include a narrative study outline and comprehensive chapter review questions. Module reviews and section reviews, appearing throughout each chapter, give students additional tools for learning. In response to the strong demand from A&P instructors, a brand-new Visual Anatomy & Physiology lab manual uses the same visual approach and modular organization to help students succeed in the lab. These are the 12th and 13th textbooks Dr. Nath has authored and/or co-authored. Of her experience serving as writer of academic texts Dr. Nath notes, “Most of my books are on a three-year revision cycle. As soon as one publishes, I have to begin work on another. It really is a never-ending process and I always have a ‘working copy’ sitting on my desktop. I am continually marking notes for corrections, suggestions, additions, deletions and re-organization for the next edition. I still have two books that I wrote on anatomy in the 5th grade - apparently I was destined to enter biology and become an academic author!” An accomplished educator, awardwinning teacher, and author, Dr. Nath joined the Lourdes community in 1992. Her accomplishments include serving as chair of the Department of Biology & Health Sciences (2001-2003), developing a hybrid pharmacology course and opening a cadaver lab on the former Sandusky site of Lourdes. In addition to her teaching career, Dr. Nath also dedicates time to the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society, where she has served as a member of the board of directors and as Central Regional Director and Secretary. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Bowling Green State University and her Ph.D. from The University of Toledo.
Vincent C. Byrd
Dean L. Spangler
Service Award, for his years of service as both a trustee and member of the executive board for the National Confectioners Association. Following the keynote presentations, Byrd and. Spangler will be joined by Paul Smucker Wagstaff, president of U.S. Retail Consumer Foods for The J.M. Smucker Company, for a
panel discussion to address audience submitted questions and topics related to this year’s theme. A fifth generation member of the Smucker family, Wagstaff has been with the company for 18 years serving in various leadership roles including president of U.S. Retail, Oils and Baking.
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Two for One; Northview at the Finish!
Front, L-R: Preston Due, Suliman Mustapha, Bailey Breitiganm, Jacob Koback, Cody Estrel, Kooper Carter, Caleb Rau, Troy Geer, David Marsh. Back, L-R: Steve Elliott, assistant coach; Kevin Kross, trainer; Jarred Wulf, Zach Doner, Zack Galecki, Brad Crandall, Ian Clement, Adam Felser, Josh Koback, Mike Jones, head coach, Brendan Pierson, Ben Suchomma, Colton Lulfs, Reed Kross, Drew Beattie, Jared Hilou, Jeremy Snyder and Doug Carter, assistant coaches. —Photo by Ken Rau
After seven overtime periods, hockey coaches from St. Ignatius and Sylvania Northview agreed to share the state title as the OHSAA final ended in a 1-1 tie on Saturday, March 8 at Nationwide Arena. Ohio High School Athletic Association commissioner Dan Ross announced the decision prior to what would have been the eighth overtime period, citing player safety. “This is an opportunity to show that wins and losses, even in a state championship game, are not more important than player safety,” the OHSAA said in a statement. “Had a player been seriously injured in the eighth overtime due to fatigue, the decision to allow the game to continue would have been seriously questioned more than the decision to end it,” the organization added. “The picture of the boys, the looks on their faces and the tears in their eyes, with their state championship trophy on the ice says it all. They would have rather earned a runnerup trophy on the ice than be handed a state championship as a result of a decision made off of it. Their mentality on that special day has redefined what it means to have a heart and mindset of a champion. We’re from Northview, couldn’t be prouder,” said Steve Swaggerty, Northview principal. “Saturday’s championship game was an emotional roller-coaster ride with an unprecedented ending … an instant classic! We talk about those games when neither team deserved to lose and in this case we got it right. Both teams are 2014 state champions,” noted Chris Irwin, Northview athletic director. Some of the team members also shared their thoughts about the game. “Being in that game was very mentally and physically tough, but it was worth it, laying it
all on the line for my brothers and I would do it 100 more times. The game wasn't the outcome I wanted but at the end of the day were still state champs,” said Caleb Rau. “Being in that game, everybody on the team had something to prove and now looking back at the game we all see that we put in everything we had and we are state champs and we proved to ourselves and others that we will not give up,” noted Zack Galecki. “The game meant a lot to me with it being my last high school game but it also was the coolest game I have ever been apart of and to pull off what we did was simply incredible!” said Northview senior Cody Estrel. Head coach Mike Jones summed up his thoughts about the game with “I’m grateful to be a part of those young men's experience.” More on 8C
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NV’s One-One Tie Leads to Co-Championship
#1 David Marsh kept the aggressive St. Ignatius team from reaching the goal more than once. —Photo by Ken Rau
#18 Caleb Rau battles for the puck during the historic game that lasted four hours and ended in a one-toone tie. —Photo by Ken Rau
#1 senior goalie David Marsh with #16 sophomore Brenden Pierson. –Photo by Jessica Stark
L-R: #27 Adam Felser, #11 Reed Kross, #7 Jake Koback and #8 Sulimain Mustapha at a team huddle around goalie David Marsh before start of championship game. —Photo by Ken Rau
#20 senior Bailey Breitigam with help from #12 senior Cody Estrel. –Photo by Jessica Stark
Brad Rieger, Sylvania Schools superintendent and Colter Gilbert were among the fans cheering on the Wildcat Hockey Team. –Photo by Ken Rau
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Girls offered a chance to test out Girl Scout experience at Miakonda This spring break, girls in the Sylvania area will have the opportunity to participate in a Girl Scout Spring Break Day Camp. This is a great way for girls to try Girl Scouting. During this Spring Break Day Camp, girls will learn Girl Scout traditions, participate in team-building activities, create arts and crafts, play fun games, make new friends and create memories that will last a lifetime. This
Girl Scouting opportunity is open to all girls who are not currently in Girl Scouts. The program will take place at Camp Miakonda March 31−April 4, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. There is a $15 membership registration fee to attend, and financial aid is also available. To reserve a spot or for more information, contact Lori Richards or Sarah Goede at 419/243-8216.
About Girl Scouts of Western Ohio In partnership with over 14,000 adult volunteers, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio serves over 50,000 girl members in 32 counties throughout western Ohio and southeastern Indiana. Chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA, the premier organization
for and leading authority on girls, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. For more information, to volunteer your time, or make a donation, visit the website at www.girlscoutsofwesternohio.org.
Sylvania Area Summer Camp Historic ARTventures Summer Camp! ARTS
& CRAFTS
CAMP
A New ARTventure Every Day Monday, June 23rd to Friday, June27th, 2014 9 a.m. to 3p.m.
Sylvania Historical Village 5717 North Main St.
Camp is for children with a “sense of adventure” who have completed 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th grades in June 2014. It is designed with fun and art educationin mind and includes a wide range of activities, from a multitude of centuries and cultures. Early enrollment is encouraged as camp is limited. Registration deadline is June 10. Camp cost is $140 with all supplies included. For information, call and leave a message at 419/882-4865 or email hist.village@gmail.com
Fun!
More CAMP info coming! April 2 ~ April 16 ~ May 7 graphics.sylvaniaadvantage@gmail.com
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S A N D Y G R AT O P O U T S I D E I N S Y L VA N I A Oh ! The Fateful ‘Ides Martias’ From ancient Rome’s calendar, the Ides of March, around the 15th of 44 B.C., originally, coincided with a full moon to honor the start of the consular year when Roman Counsels took office. Ironically, Caesar did not head the warning and met his ill-fated demise that day bringing forth that very day, and, even today, a unexpected tenor of “Idus Martiae consolantur” meaning ‘Ides of March are encouraging.’ In reality, ‘Beware of the Ides of March’ does anything but bring to mind a tragedy of impending disaster! The month of March stands tall, as it is synonymous with ‘Optimism Month’ sharing its title well with National Ethics Awareness Month touting Irish-American Heritage Month as American as ‘apple pie.’ Topping the list of March’s noteworthy celebrations is National Umbrella Month, which cleverly unveils all the colors of the rainbow through National Color Therapy Month. To beat that, who would not want to seek the epitome of wellness of body/mind in Spiritual Wellness Month as well as making sure to raise all workers’ spirits to a height of positivity with Employee Spirit Month. Squeeze in an over-all thundering acclamation for women with Women’s History Month. Logically, the inclusion of National Social Work Month fits here perfectly as who is more social than women? Not to mention, what better month for National March Into Literacy Month, which parallels Expanding Girls’ Horizons in
Science & Engineering Month to a ‘T?’ Wind all that learning up with a cheer as National Cheerleading Safety Month snags its spot fittingly along with Music In Our Schools Month and support that with more singing at home, along with Sing With Your Child Month. Mix in a bit of laughter, remembering “she who laughs last lasts, and those moments of humor become a welcome pastime making Humorists Are Artists Month a great side-kick to both National Craft Month and the nurturing of Youth Art Month. With the long awaited opening of the mighy “Casey at Bat” season what better month to recall George Washington Carver’s legacy to the potent peanut and all its glory with National Peanut Month. Determined not to leave one special tribute to March out of this intentionally selective potpourri of merriment and bliss, I close with National Kite Month and the invitation to go fly a kite to test those indisputable winds of March. You have plenty of time as the occasion goes from 3/29 to 5/3. How to Choose? There is no doubt that you have found yourself in such a predicament before. The way I see it, here is the real nitty-gritty dilemma for all of us looking for that special way to spend a sacred Saturday. On the weekend of March 22, as we bid farewell to winter’s chilly grasp, we move out-of-doors. Will it be braving the elements of a blustery day just as the Natives did in their search for maple sap or will you introduce your family to the Sylvania community’s impressive array of entrepreneurs encompassing the wide world of work? You do not have to choose between the sixth annual Maple Sugar Fest or the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo, “Showcase Sylvania.’ You can do both and, if you choose, park your car just once, to enjoy
Bob Esplin and Andrea Sillery, of SylvaniaVet, at the 2013 Showcase Sylvania Expo.
both. Just plan your day well; walk around Lake Olander for the Maple Sugar Fest and visit the Business Expo right next door at Tam-OShanter. The thing to remember is that the Maple event presented by ECO Discovery! takes place only from 1 to 4 p.m. and the Business Expo is from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. Showcase Sylvania Business Expo You might even want to plan ahead and check out the Sylvania Advantage map of the Business Expo so you know the spots you want to make sure you visit. As always, there is an entire end of the auditorium devoted to a multitude of challenging/fun activities for children such as The Bouncee Thing, Mrs. G with Nurturing Nature science sizzlers to satisfy curiosities, Over the Rainbow, Toledo Zoo, JCC/YMCA, Imagination Station and Sylvania Community Services. It would be a good idea to give the map to your older children and let them plan a route of “Do Not Miss” spots to visit and share with your local business friends. This year, especially, you do not want to miss saying “HI!” to SylvaniaVET’s Dr. Bob Esplin celebrating 40 years of service. More congratulations are in order for Dr. Bob, he was voted Toledo’s 2013 favorite VET and runner up for pet grooming. Way to go! Looking for a gift for family/friend, check out the display by All Good Things with the Sisters from Lourdes; and learn how you can SAVE the world through sustainability/ conservation at the Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment table with Sister Rosine Sobczak and friends with this year’s speaker series on agriculture and the ‘advantage’ to shop local markets. What a coincidence that Sylvania Senior Center, S.C.A.T. and the Sylvania Public Library are all next to each other; indeed, they all are dedicated to children of every age. Make sure you stop by and thank the city of Sylvania police and the Sylvania Township police officers along with the Sylvania Township firefighters and paramedics to check out what new safety suggestions they might
have for you. Need to have your eyesight checked out? Stop by the Sylvania Sunrise Lion Club table and give ‘em a big “Roar”! Maple Sugar Fest Top of your day with the Maple Sugar Fest. Maybe you were not aware that maple sap was actually a real “life-saver” for Native Americans. Surviving the winter depended on distilling this nutritious miracle of nature. Maple sugar production was so important in early America, it’s hard to believe that many people today have never tasted the real thing. The settlers in the Ohio country were lucky to learn how to tap the maple to subsidize their diet as supply lines could be quite unreliable and everyday staples like sugar were hard to obtain. The solution was to make or buy locally made natural maple sugar. Entire families and communities got involved to accomplish the short-term but labor-intensive practice. The reward was to distill enough maple sugar to last the year. An entire industry grew up around “sugaring” that included highly specialized equipment, from drills and spiles to sugar molds and syrup pitchers. Many of these early sugaring tools are highly sought-after antiques. Maple sugar is unique to North America, and only the U.S. and Canada produce it. Ohio is one of the best producing states in America. To learn more and have a taste, stop by the Maple Sugar Fest at Olander Park March 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. Experience sugaring from the Native American sugar site, visit the 1840s pioneer sugar camp and see a modern method for capturing the maple sap. Take a wagon ride, hear early sugaring tales, play frontier games, throw a tomahawk and taste real maple sugar or syrup. You can even purchase Ohio Maple products at the maple marketplace. Questions? Contact Maureen Schell at swantontomato @gmail.com. Final Word You will just have to attend both the Expo and Maple Sugar Fest to find out how Mrs. G will be able to be at both these great events to entertain you.
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JANIS WEBER THE MOUSE TRAP Backup and recovery If you ever have the need to put your computer back to the way it was when it was new, you will need to read this. Please allow me to introduce you to the new Janis Weber options available for making Backup and Recovery in Windows 8.1. Let’s start with your file history. File History is a new feature in Windows 8 that allows you to setup a schedule for automatically saving copies of documents located in your Libraries, Contacts, Favorites or SkyDrive to an external drive or network location. File History can be leveraged for those situations where you need to recover an older version of a particular document that you've overwritten. To turn on File History, use the Control Panel > File History applet and click the “Turn On” button. After you've turned on File History, you'll then be able to further customize your Advanced settings, such as schedule (default = every hour), # of versions (default = all versions) to keep and % of disk space (default = 5%) to use for caching changes when your File History location is offline. In addition, you can exclude folders that you may not want to include in your File History, perhaps if you have applications that already use built-in versioning to save documents to your Libraries. When you're ready to restore files from File History, click the “Restore personal files” link located on the left panel of the File History applet. Windows System Backup is still included in Windows 8! To launch the Windows Backup tool, open the Control Panel > Windows 7 File Recovery applet and click the "Set up Backup" button. All of the old familiar options are there! Using Windows Backup, you can back up a full system image or selected files & folders to an external drive or network location. You can also create a system repair disc for repairing and restoring the system in the event that you encounter any boot issues. Sometimes, a system becomes so infected or corrupted that it's easier and safer to just reset the operating system and applications back to a “normal” factory default out-of-box (OOB) experience. In Windows 8, you have two options to make this process easier than ever: Refresh (which resets the OS and applications without losing your documents and other
RICK COZZA THE ITALIAN GARDNER I’m shell shocked! I don’t ever remember spring seeming to be so far away, but it finally looks like it is trying to take some control. Some things to look forward to, and to marvel at, as we move through this next month of transition into spring: +We had low temperatures this winter that were colder and more sustained than in recent years, so expect some plant damage. Anything planted just last year, especially evergreens, are most susceptible, since they have not had much new root-growth time. +Ohio had some deep snow cover during much of this bitter cold, which somewhat insulated the ground. This may be our saving grace this spring, since root damage can be devastating to plants. +Since spring-flowering trees and shrubs already set their spring blooms last fall, it is likely that many buds froze over the winter. This is especially true of blue or pink Hydrangeas. I once had a Forsythia shrub years ago that only bloomed on the bottom twelve inches one spring, because that part had been
personal files) and Reset (which resets the OS and applications and removes everything else). You can also create a Recovery Drive on a USB flash drive so that you can perform a Refresh or Reset operation even if your PC isn't bootable. You'll find these new options in the Control Panel > Recovery applet, along with other familiar tools like System Restore. Computers are just machines not to be reasoned with. Insert a flash drive (at least 16gig) then create a Recovery Drive. Do not lose this drive! Hopefully you will never need it but then again. Love that snipping tool Have you ever wanted to capture (take a picture) on an area on your screen but not the whole page? Is there is list of files or folders that you would like to print but do not have the ability to print that layout? If you are running Windows 7 or Windows 8 you automatically have a built-in application call the Snipping Tool. If you do not see it do a search for it. W7 – click on the start circle and type in snipping tool right there at the bottom cell. In W8 go to the search option and type it in. Recipes, news stories, book reviews - you name it. Sometimes the easiest way to save a copy of something is to simply take a snapshot of your screen. Snipping Tool captures a screen shot of anything on your desktop, like a picture or a section of webpage. Snip a whole window, a rectangular section of the screen, or draw a freehand outline with your mouse or tablet pen (or your finger, if you're using a PC with a touchscreen). Then you can save, or e-mail the image using buttons right in the Snipping Tool window. Play with this tiny tool so you know how to utilize it when you come across a reason to use it. Have fun. I make house calls I will come to your home or office to help you with almost any predicament including repair, upgrades and general software usage. I will be your resident “Geek.” I have an endless amount of patience and knowledge. Give me a call at 419/318-9112. References and rates are always available upon request. Don’t forget to sign up for my free newsletter at OhComputerTraining.com. Subscribers will get a copy of this article plus added hints, tips and useful web-links. Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer Training, is a professional computer adjunct instructor at UT, Lourdes, and MCCC. E-mail any specific questions or comments to jwpctutor@gmail.com or contact her for assistance at 419/318-9112. Public classes are listed on her website: www.OhComputerTraining.com. Private tutoring and repairs are just a phone call or email away.
protected by a deep snow blanket. All other (exposed) buds were killed, though the shrub leafed out as usual. Flower buds seem to be the weakest link. Plants will come back slowly this spring. If you are not sure about a slow-awakening shrub, scratch the woody stem with your thumbnail. If green, give it some time. Brown means dead tissue, so later, cut off dead branches, or replace the plant if damage is extensive. And, primarily, be patient. Plants know how to do this, even when they are shocked by the cold, as are we. Give them time, but expect some issues. I’m looking forward to spending the season with you, so see you next time.
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M IKE JONES TOWNSHIP TOPICS Housing Development Plans have been submitted to the Sylvania Township planning and zoning department for a proposed apartment development totaling 214 units on Central Avenue between Centennial and Crissey roads. Redwood Acquisitions, of Cleveland, has also submitted plans to the Lucas County Plan Commission, which will hear a request for a zoning change at its meeting March 26. Most of the approximately 39-acre site is currently zoned for agricultural use. The developers are seeking a change to a residential planned unit development for most of the site. Frontage along Central Avenue is currently zoned for commercial use. Drawings show that space being used for ponds on either side of the entrance as well as construction of a maintenance and leasing office. Three other ponds will be established, generally along the middle of the property with housing around them. Daryl Graus, manager of the township planning and zoning department, said it is the largest single housing development planned for the township in some time. Several singe-story buildings are planned, with six units in most of them. Each will have a two-car garage and the development overall is designed for residents who are 55 years old or older. The Sylvania Township plan commission is scheduled to consider the zoning request at its April meeting after the county commission has made its recommendation. Sylvania Township trustees will consider
both recommendations along with the zoning request in May. Brush and Leaf Pickup After a very tough winter for the road crews of Sylvania Township, they will be back to tackling the annual, and hopefully warmer, task of the pickup of brush and leaves beginning April 21. Brush and leaves must be separated and placed at the side of the road, but not in the road. The piles should be clear of any other items, and there should be no plastic bags. Brush should not exceed six feet, nor be more than six inches in diameter. As always, this is a one-time sweep through the township. Cash Confiscated A Sylvania Township police officer was recently involved in an arrest in which $103,000 was confiscated. Deputy Police Chief Ray Carroll told trustees at a meeting that the officer is assigned to the bulk currency task force. He said the task force is a group of officers from several area police agencies, the sheriff's department and federal officers. Chief Carroll said that although the two men in the vehicle said they had no idea where the money came from, it was determined that the funds were headed to a drug cartel. The township officer’s primary duties are with the township, but can be assigned to the task force when necessary. He said some information had to be left a little vague, because of the nature of the work. Nevertheless, he said, it should be known how much money is involved in illicit drug trafficking in the area and the efforts Sylvania Township takes to help diminish that trade.
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CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE Annual report 2013 Quality of life issues have always been important to us in Sylvania and the reason why many families and businesses choose to come to Sylvania. Mayor Craig Stough Sylvania has excellent schools and vibrant Lourdes University. Sylvania is recognized around northwest Ohio for terrific recreation programs and venues serving all age groups. Our neighborhoods are safe and well maintained, we have beautiful parks, and our public services are efficiently delivered. We have excellent health care facilities at the growing Flower Hospital campus and at Regency Health Care. We have an active Senior Center. And we have maintained a friendly environment for business and job growth, attracting new jobs and investment. Sylvania has a lot to offer and is a great place to live, work and raise a family. My thanks to all who work every day to make Sylvania a great place, and I look forward to even greater things to come. Sylvania attracting new business Sylvania is a great location for business and new business activity in Sylvania increased in 2013. New business means new job opportunities for our residents and new income tax revenue to help support city services for our residents. There were more construction and ribbon cuttings in Sylvania in 2013 than before the recession years began in 2008. Flower Hospital and ProMedica are the largest employers in Sylvania, and they continue to improve their facilities each year. When the hospital was first built in the 1970s, a second tower mirroring the existing eightstory tower was envisioned. The third floor of that second tower was constructed in 2013. ProMedica has also made a major property investment in Sylvania, buying the old Churchill’s store and Starlite Plaza. They are considering plans for a new medical office building/care facility employing hundreds of medical employees. Also, a new Lake Park facility to replace the existing building is being planned for the Flower Hospital campus. Earlier in the year, ribbon cuttings were held for Interrupt Marketing and NOIC. Interrupt Marketing is a new business in Sylvania employing about twenty-five in the remodeled Maplewood Marketplace downtown. NOIC is expanding and has opened a second office location on the north side of Monroe St. along the North Branch of Ten Mile Creek. Lily Whitestone opened a store downtown and the old Irv’s Auto Parts store was
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remodeled for new retail and office space, with T.K. Lane’s opening in November. With more new businesses and restaurants downtown, Sylvania is becoming a bigger retail destination. New business also continues to open in Sylvania in commercial areas away from the downtown. Peace, Love and Pottery recently opened west of McCord Road on Sylvania Ave. A ribbon cutting for Office Image at 5800 Monroe St. was held in September. A gala ribbon cutting was held Nov. 4 for the Paul Mitchell School at 5549 Monroe St. The school occupies 13,000 square feet of commercial space. The school employs 30 staff members and offers training for hundreds of students. Sylvania was chosen because of the high traffic volume along Monroe St. and the many Paul Mitchell product users in the area. Sylvania continues to be a great location for business. Sylvania is where their customers are. As the economy continues to improve, we will continue working to make Sylvania a great destination for business. A busy year in Sylvania Sylvania is always a great place to be, and 2013 was no exception with lots of activities and programs for residents and visitors to enjoy: Thursday, May 9–Spring Downtown Delights as organized by the Downtown Sylvania Association; Saturday, May 11–S.C.A.T. 24-hour relay fundraiser at Timberstone Junior High; Sunday, May 18–Downtown Sylvania Car Show as organized by the Chamber of Commerce; Monday, May 27–Memorial Day parade through downtown Sylvania to Veterans Memorial Field for Memorial Day Service; Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2–Maple and Main Art Show in downtown Sylvania as organized by the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and Sylvania Arts Commission; Sunday, June 9–Race for Recovery Triathlon starting at Tam-O-Shanter; Thursday, June 13–Movie Night in downtown Sylvania; Saturday, June 15–Sylvania Cup Vintage Base Ball Tournament at Pacesetter Park as organized by the Sylvania Great Black Swamp Frogs Base Ball Club; Wednesday, July 3–Sylvania Independence Day Fireworks at Centennial Terrace organized by the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District; Saturday, July 7–Sylvania Criterium Bicycle Race near Burnham Park; Saturday, July 13–Sylvania Riverball Race in Harroun Park to benefit the Sylvania Conservation Corps; Week of July 15–Marathon LPGA Golf Tournament at Highland Meadows Golf Club; Thursday, July 18–Taking It to the Streets – Welcome Marathon LPGA event in downtown Sylvania as organized by the Chamber of Commerce;
Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27–Pizza Palooza at Centennial Terrace; Thursday, Aug. 8–Movie Night in downtown Sylvania; Sunday, Aug.11–Sylvania Triathlon/ Duathlon staged at Olander Park and Tam-OShanter by Jim and Joyce Donaldson and Elite Endeavors; Saturday, Sep. 14– lmost Oktoberfest in Downtown Sylvania/SOMO District. This was a new event in downtown Sylvania and was a great event with many in attendance; Sunday, Sep. 22–Fossil Fest at the Historical Village. This was a great activity for families and young fossil hunters; Sunday, Oct. 20–Fall Festival and Parade in Downtown Sylvania. We again hosted several official visitors from Woodstock, Ontario, our Canadian Sister City. Representatives of Sylvania traveled north to Woodstock, Ontario for its annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Nov.16; Thursday, Nov. 14–Downtown Delights in Downtown Sylvania on Main Street. This night started the holiday shopping season in downtown Sylvania; Saturday, Dec. 7–Holiday Happenings in Downtown Sylvania on Main Street. Santa arrived at 4:45 p.m. and the official Holiday Tree lighting took place. Personnel changes The city of Sylvania has for years benefited from many hardworking and loyal employees willing to work a variety of tasks as needed to make municipal government run efficiently and responsively. Many have worked for the city thirty years or more and reached retirement age. Recent changes to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) lead to the retirement of many of these long-term employees before the end of 2012. The city workers involved included many work areas of the city: clerk of council, utilities, zoning, finance, court and police dispatching. The retirements allowed the city to evaluate and update its organizational structure and staffing requirements. Some positions were combined, while other positions were eliminated. The effect of these changes meant fewer people working for the city than in 1996 when I became mayor. No reductions in services to our residents are planned as a result of these retirements and the reduction in personnel. The fewer number of employees for 2013 allowed the city to reduce budgeted General Fund expenditures by 6.1 percent from 2012. Losses of revenue from the state of Ohio, lower property tax values and lower investment income have required lower spending to balance the budget without increasing tax rates. The many long-term employees who have retired served the city well and will be missed for their hard work, loyalty and institutional knowledge. New employees were selected to add new skills, ideas and vitality to the city workforce. New Finance Director Toby Schroyer also served as city treasurer and performed some human resource responsibilities. Sharon Bucher combined clerk of council duties with her previous financial responsibilities. Joe Shaw was hired as the deputy director of public services. Labor agreements approved The city of Sylvania has reached three year collective bargaining agreements with the four collective bargaining organizations representing many city of Sylvania employees. The agreements are all similar and include an one percent per year wage increase, a $600 annual lump sum payment, an increase from 10 percent to 15 percent employee contribution for healthcare costs, an increase in employee copay and prescription medicine costs, and some workplace rule changes. The four collective bargaining organizations are: 1. Sylvania Municipal Employees Association–affiliated with American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees Local 3468. This organization represents 24 employees, which includes all full-time laborers, public works service and maintenance workers and construction inspectors in the Division of Utilities, Division of Streets, Division of Parks and Forestry and Division of Vehicle Maintenance. 2. Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 129represents 26 police officers. 3. Sylvania Police Command Officer's Association-represents six police sergeants. 4. Sylvania Police Telecommunicatorsrepresents six police dispatchers. I thank the four collective bargaining organizations representing city employees and city administrators for effective and fair negotiating this year. All of us in the city of Sylvania benefit from their ability to successfully negotiate and settle, avoiding the rigors, expense and divisiveness of the later stages of collective bargaining. Curbside recycling changes The city of Sylvania's curbside recycling program switched from the open blue tubs to covered carts. The change was in response to problems with recyclables blowing around neighborhoods on windy collection days, and also allowed switching to an every other week collection schedule in order to reduce expenses. Each household received a new 95 gallon covered recycling cart, or a smaller 65 gallon covered cart if requested when offered in February. Both size carts have wheels for moving it to and from the street. The new carts were delivered to homes by Republic Services, the city's recycling collection contractor, between April 15-20. Beginning the week of April 22, all curbside recycling collection was by automated truck and only recyclables placed in the new covered carts will be collected. Automated arms lift and dump the carts into the truck without the driver leaving the truck cab. Recycling collection then occurred every other week on the regular refuse collection day, in lieu of the previous weekly collection schedule. The materials that can be recycled was unchanged – aluminum and metal cans, cardboard, glass and plastic bottles, newspapers, magazines, paper bags and shredded office paper. Garbage collection was unchanged and continued weekly using residents’ existing containers. The green waste recycling schedule also remained unchanged. Sylvania City Council approved new three-year contracts with Republic Services for both garbage collection and curbside recycling. The covered recycling carts will be evaluated at the end of the contract for efficiency and effectiveness. The possible use of covered carts for automated weekly trash collection will also be considered. Community Reinvestment Areas Sylvania City Council expanded and enhanced several existing community reinvestment areas, or CRAs, originally created in the late 1980s and early 1990s. CRAs encourage investment and improvements, either remodeling or new construction of residential, commercial or mixed-use properties by exempting the value of the improvements to the property from property taxes for a number of years. At the expiration of the CRA abatement term, the improvements are included in the valuation for the calculation of property taxes. The legislation creating the city’s eight CRAs provided for an abatement term of six years for improvement to any type of property. The new legislation extended the period of tax exemption up to the 15 years as allowed by the Ohio Revised Code, with varying time periods based upon the type of property being improved: • One or two unit residential properties up to 10 years with an investment of at least $3,000; • Multi-family dwellings of three or more MAYOR TO PAGE 13C
COMMUNITYAFFAIRS Mayor’s message continued unit residential properties up to 12 years with an investment of at least $10,000; • Commercial or industrial properties up to 10 years (no minimum investment required); • Mixed use properties up to 15 years (no minimum investment required). The CRAs amended to include extended tax exemption periods are CRA No. 1 on Monroe Street east of Summit Street, which includes the SOMO property, CRA No. 6 on Monroe Street was expanded to include Starlite Plaza, the Country Square offices surrounding residential areas, and CRA No. 8 was merged with CRA No. 2 and further expanded to include more historic neighborhoods north and west of downtown Sylvania. Zoning code changes City council also studied and made changes to three sections of the Sylvania's zoning code. Changes are made periodically to address new concerns or issues from our residents and property owners about the requirements of the code. The first issue was the storage of recreational vehicles and boats on residential property. A previous length limitation of 19 feet for on-site storage of RVs and boats was removed from the code a few years ago when the code was updated and city council acknowledged these vehicles have generally become larger over time. The city occasionally receives complaints from neighbors about these large vehicles being stored in side yards very close to their property lines. Sometimes the complaints can be resolved by discussing the neighbor's concerns with the vehicle owners. However, city council added a new requirement based on vehicle length establishing the distance that boats and RVs must now be kept from a property line for safety and maintenance access purposes. A second issue concerned the use of lighting tubes to highlight or outline buildings, as ProMedica has done at Flower Hospital and their other facilities in the Toledo area. City council added a new zoning code regulation restricting the use of lighting tubes in residentially zoned areas or areas facing residentially zoned property. Adding the lighting tube restriction is not retroactive and the lights at Flower Hospital were grandfathered under the regulations in place when they were installed. A third zoning code issue under consideration by city council concerns temporary sign regulations. When the code was updated a few years ago, regulations were put in place to limit the time period temporary signs could be displayed without applying for a permit. In 2012, a Sylvania resident filed a federal lawsuit against the city alleging the regulations limited his freedom of speech by restricting the time of display for a political candidate's sign. As a result of the lawsuit, city council considered and ended up removing the time limits for temporary signs from the code. New Police Cars The city of Sylvania placed five new marked police patrol vehicles into service during May. Three new Ford Interceptor sedans and two new Ford Interceptor SUVs were ordered in the fall of 2012. Four more sedans were ordered in fall 2013 to complete the replacement of the remaining 2009 Ford Crown Victoria police vehicles in early 2014. 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 current 2009 Ford Crown Victorias have served longer – four years for the vehicles replaced this year and five years for the vehicles planned for replacement in 2014. All had over 100,000 miles of mostly city driving when traded. The best two of the 2009 vehicles were kept for use by the city’s two
school resource officers. The current command officer’s vehicle was transferred to the volunteers on Patrol Unit, and received new decals designating it as a citizen patrol vehicle. The city of Sylvania’s cost for the five new vehicles purchased in 2013, including equipment, was $184,445 after deducting the value of trade-ins and $25,000 from the Federal Equitable Sharing Fund. The vehicles were bought using Ohio’s state term contract pricing program and delivered through the state’s vendor in Van Wert, Ohio. Ford no longer manufactures Crown Victorias, and the switch to the new Interceptors requires the purchase of new equipment to fit the new vehicles. The police officers also designed a new graphics decal package for the vehicles. Existing radios and computers were transferred into the new vehicles. Marathon LPGA The city of Sylvania welcomed the participants, families and fans of the Ladies Professional Golf Association back to Highland Meadows Golf Club in Sylvania. With a new tournament name and sponsor, Marathon, we once again had the excitement and national attention of an LPGA championship in our community. This year's tournament was held July 18- 21 with pro-am events scheduled earlier in the week. The LPGA brings thousands of fans and media representatives into Sylvania. Our local restaurants, shops, and hotel benefit from the many visitors to our community. Even though the crowds at times can lead to congestion on our roads, the tournament also greatly benefits local charities serving Sylvania and Lucas County. An exciting downtown Sylvania celebration welcomed tournament visitors to our community on July 18. Main Street was closed to vehicles from Monroe Street north to the historic village. There was entertainment, music, a car show, children's activities and food vendors. Everyone was welcome and encouraged to attend. My thanks to the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce for organizing this downtown Sylvania event. Highland Meadows Golf Club and the many volunteers and sponsors that make the LPGA tournament a success every year also deserve our thanks. The members of Highland Meadows have hosted the LPGA since 1990 and the course and facilities are always in great shape. Local residents and golf fans donate thousands of hours for hole marshalling and the many jobs that must be done well for a successful tournament. Sylvania prides itself on being a great place to live, work and raise a family, and the LPGA Tournament
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helps enliven and enrich the lives of our residents every year. The tournament brings the excitement of national attention to our community. Our residents are treated to competitive golf at the highest level. And our young people see first-hand from world class athletes that hard work and practice can lead to success. Water Tank Construction Complete The city of Sylvania’s new elevated water tank was completed and placed into service in late 2013. The last steps were for Toledo Edison to complete electrical service connections, and to sanitize and fill the inside of the new steel tank with water. Construction of the new two million gallon elevated water tank started in early 2012. The elevation of the water tank was designed to be the same as the existing water tower located in Burnham Park in order to stabilize the water system pressure. The new water tower is 125' high and is similar in height and size to the Lucas County water tower behind Timberstone Junior High School. The concrete support column is 56 feet in diameter with a painted steel water tank on top that is 95 feet in diameter. As a part of the project, the driveway and parking lot serving both the water tower and Fossil Park were improved with asphalt paving. The water is actually pumped up into the tank by pressure created at the water pumping station located at South Main Street and Brint Road. The elevated water storage tanks fill up during the night when usage is low, and drain down during daytime hours of higher usage. Usage is especially high during summer lawn watering months and fire fighting. The new elevated water tank is the first increase in water storage capacity for the Sylvania water system since the Burnham Park water tower was built in 1965, when Sylvania began purchasing water from Toledo. The two million gallon capacity of the new water tank provides enough water to meet the higher water flow demands of our now much larger water system, especially during dry summer months, as well as to provide a larger water reserve for firefighting and other emergencies. The $2,920,702 engineering and construction costs were paid in part by a $487,800 grant and $487,800 interest free loan from the Ohio Public Works Commission. The remaining cost was paid by proceeds of an earlier municipal bond sale. Sylvania is a Great Place to Be! 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 life continues to be among the highest in the region, and quality of life is the main reason people and businesses choose to come to Sylvania. For Sylvania to remain competitive with other communities, however, we must maintain and continue improving all that the community has to offer. The city of Sylvania is nearly builtout with little undeveloped land, and is no longer an outer ring community. To remain competitive we must redevelop old sites, maintain our infrastructure and continue to improve our city services and make them more efficient. The city must also continue to improve its “curb appeal” appearance to visitors and potential residents and businesses. To that end, the city of Sylvania has undertaken a number of initiatives. To improve the appearance of our neighborhoods we are continuing our neighborhood street repaving program with no assessments to property owners. The Monroe Street corridor and downtown have been improved with new way finding signs, more flowers along the streets and on bridges, and street light repairs and improvements. Sign codes are being enforced to encourage the removal of old or oversized signage. City infrastructure was improved with the completion of the new two million gallon water tower near Centennial Terrace, constructed with funding help from the state of Ohio. New intersection improvements are planned and will be built at the McCord/Brint and King/Brint intersections in 2014. Safe routes to school improvements were completed with new crossing signals, pavement markings and sidewalks, and safety training will be given in the schools in spring 2014. Land for new development has been created east of the downtown hotel by clearing old buildings. Funding and right-of-way are being pursued for extending the River Trail through the Flower Hospital campus, under US 23 and providing a safe and scenic walking/bicycle connection east to Monroe St. The city budget reflects both the increased business activity in Sylvania and the more efficient delivery of city services. Income tax receipts were up over five percent in 2013. The 2014 operating budget projects a $228,000 surplus in 2014 with no services cut, employees laid off or taxes raised. All in all, the future looks bright for Sylvania! Sylvania is still a great place for families and business!
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February 21 - March 7, 2014 BUYERS ADDRESS
Sylvania Main Street Properties Sylvania Main Street Properties The Toledo Hospital Bucher, C. Makulinski, E. SABA Custom Homes LLC Prasad, A. Etal Eleinko, T. Midland Agency of NWO. Midland Agency of NWO. Midland Agency of NWO. Jones, H. & L. Hackett, T. Ferguson, R. & L Vasil, W. Louisville Title Agency of NWO. Demarco, J. Trustee Midland Agency of NWO. McGowan Northwoods LTD. U.S. Bank Nat. Assc. Szyperski, M & S. Bublick, M. & S. Carter, A. & A. Equity Trust Co. Colonial Savings FA Levy, J. Frank, D. Frank, D. Key Bank Nat. Assc. Naddaf, M. Buckenmeyer, I. Navarre Holdings LLC. Louisville Title Agency of NWO. Everett, M. Trustee Ashley, D. Trustee Olson, L. & K. Amstutz, L. Trustee Louisville Title Agency of NWO. Konstruct LLC. Gerber, H. & R. Swartz, C. Keigley, D. Tincher, J.
Hunify Investments & Prop. Hunify Investments & Prop. Joseph Starlight Plaza LLC. Fifth Third Bank Sechler, J. & K. Bartkowiak, M. & L. Shelke, A. & K. Eleinko, T. SABA Home Builders LLC. SABA Home Builders LLC. SABA Home Builders LLC. New York Community Bank Bank of New York Mellon Beneficial Financial 1 INC. Elton, S. & J. 8136 Sunset Lane LLC. Ferris, J. & C. Scott Wenland Custom Home Nassar, S. McCormack, C. Laubender, B. Smith, L. Johnson, A. & L. Danicke, K. Cleveland Heights LLC. Ford, A. Etal JP Morgan Chase Bank JP Morgan Chase Bank Garcia, E. Weathers, L. McGowan-Northwoods LTD. Haidar For Trading LLC. Pickering, I. & M. Diaz, A. Gwyn, M. Johnson, O. Niehouse, M. & K. Shaulskiy, V. & S. Midland Agency of NWO. Kanellis, G. Wise, M. Shahrour, K. Saleh, A. & E.
5470 Main St. 5460 Main St. 5714 Monroe St. 3331 Herr Rd. 3800 Wheatlands Rd. 5454 Waterbrook Ct. 5659 Breezebay Dr. 3911 Harrowsfield Rd. 9266 Nate Ct. 9258 Nate Ct. 5841 Walnut Springs 9625 Paul Place 5760 Dellbrook Dr. 3911 Barleyton Cir. 5418 Campden Dr. 8136 Sunset Ln. 9005 Linden Lake Rd. 5741 Eagle Park Rd. 6158 Outpost Rd. 5047 Arbor Way 4712 Tamworth Rd. 6853 Fredericksburg Dr. 6942 Clare Ct. 7519 Erie St. 5748 Acres Rd. 3721 Sylvan Wood Dr. 5827 Roan Rd. 5823 Roan Rd. 5152 Estess Ave. 5827 Heidaway Ln. 6157 Outpost Rd. 5901 Sylvania Ave 2113 Oakside Rd. 2430 Luddington Dr. 5025 Hingham Ln. 2332 St. Roberts Ln. 6856 Milrose Ln. 2414 Fawn Hollow Rd. 7048 Cinnamon Teal Ct. 4953 Haddon Rd. 4527 W. Sylvania Ave. 4935 Valencia Dr. 3939 Clareridge Dr.
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AMT $ 2,600,000 $ 0 $ 2,295,000 $ 255,000 $ 140,000 $ 303,850 $ 353,000 $ 160,000 $ 36,000 $ 36,000 $ 36,000 $ 340,000 $ 34,667 $ 105,000 $ 169,900 $ 188,500 $ 285,000 $ 29,900 $ 73,800 $ 27,900 $ 159,900 $ 194,000 $ 155,000 $ 166,000 $ 39,100 $ 180,000 $ 60,000 $ 0 $ 13,500 $ 131,000 $ 45,000 $ 235,000 $ 160,000 $ 75,000 $ 245,000 $ 199,000 $ 143,500 $ 173,000 $ 28,000 $ 28,000 $ 105,500 $ 305,000 $ 122,000
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SERVICES ELDER HOME CARE Provided safely with respect and compassion my a mature licensed therapist. Experienced/references. Call Beth at 419/829-5942 or 419/345-5378 HURLEY’S PAINTING Interior/Exterior • Paper Removal Deck Staining Quality Work • Reasonable Prices FREE ESTIMATES CALL 419/882-6753 PEST CONTROL Ants, Termites, Bed Bugs, Mice, Box Elders, Bee/Wasps Tom’s Pest Control - Holland, OH 419/868-8700 www.citytermiteandpest.com A TO Z HAULING AND DEMOLITION Home clean outs, yard work, moving, light demolition. Disaster clean up OUR FAST AND HARD WORKING STAFF IS WAITING FOR YOUR CALL! 419/205-9600 PAINTING - WALLPAPERING - PAPER REMOVAL BG PAINT & WALLPAPER SINCE 1986 Wallpaper removal, wall repair, borders, murals. Interior/exterior painting. Brian 419/474-7323
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE HOME/LAND FOR SALE 5 BR, 3.5 bath cape cod located on the eastern edge of Hillsdale County on 12.53 acres. Living room, great room, 1st floor laundry, 2.5 car garge, central air, living quarters in basement. Call Diana at Faust Real Estate, LLC 517-270-3646.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE BOWFLEX XTL POWER PRO Solid - Versatile - On wheels Moving power rods. $200 OBO 419/478-1700
SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | MID MARCH 2014 | 15C
HELP WANTED
I PROVIDE QUALITY HOME CARE Any shift. $10 per hour. 30 years experience. Please call 734/693-0319 or 734/708-6720
HOME HEALTH CARE RN, LPN NEEDED RN, LPN home care case. Shift work in Bedford MI, Quality Home Care 419/345-5765
MANCILLAS’S SHARPENING Sharpening Fabric, Pinker, Beauty and Dog Grooming Scissors Saturday April 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hancock Fabrics Next to Giant Eagle St. Rt. 20, Perrysburg, Ohio Giving Your Business the Sharpest Edge
DRIVERS WANTED $3,000.00 Orientation Completion Bonus! $3,000.00 Driver Referral Bonus! Make $63,000.00yr or more! CDL-A OTR Exp. Req. Call Now: 1-888/993-0972
HARRIS LANDSCAPING Now scheduling winter tree work. Winter discounts available. Specializing in tree and shrub pruning, stump grinding and tree removal. Seasoned firewood. 419/276-1267 ONE CALL HOME REPAIRS/REMODELING FROM CHANGING A LIGHT SWITCH TO TOTAL REMODELING 419/205-9600
REAL ESTATE FOR LEASE HOUSE FOR RENT IN OLD SYLVANIA 3 BR, 1BA, laundry room and small deck. $750/month plus one month deposit. Call 419-466-4815 SPACE FOR LEASE Sylvania Area - 5425 Schultz Drive - Off Alexis 5425-1800 sf warehouse with O.H. door 5427-1800 sf offices with warehouse or 3600 sf (Near Expressway) 419-344-0275
WANTED TO RENT
WANTED: HOUSE TO RENT At least 3 bedroom, 2 bath, garage, and basement. In Hillview School district. Call 419/537-9021
DRIVERS WANTED Home Daily! And great Revenue! Paid Tolls! Sound too good to be true? Triple Crown is in need of Owner Operators. Class A cdl and late model tractor needed. Or we have lease purchase program Call today! 888/992-5609 FLORAL DESIGNER EXTRAORDINAIRE WANTED Upscale boutique looking for floral designer EXTRAORDINAIRE with merchandising experience. Portfolio helpful. Send resume to PO Box 931, Sylvania, Ohio 43560 HELP WANTED Opportunities for 50-plus talent. Earn extra money part time.Writers, researchers and event planners to plan monthly educational events needed for baby-boomers resource center Send resumes to: PO Box 1095, Holland, OH 43528 or call 419/865-8503
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LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code, Section 1111.02, notice is hereby given that The Farmers & Merchants State Bank, 307 N. Defiance St., Archbold, Ohio 43502, has filed an application with the State of Ohio, Division of Financial Institutions, 77 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-6120, and with The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, for permission to establish a branch in Lucas County, at 5830 Monroe St., Sylvania, OH 43560-2200. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Regional Office (300 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 1700, Chicago, Illinois 60606) and the Ohio Division of Financial Institutions, (77 South High Street, 21st Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-6120), within 15 days of this publication. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file at the FDIC Regional Office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. A schedule of charges for such copies can be obtained from the FDIC Regional Office.
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16C| SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | MID MARCH 2014
SV Cougarettes Dance To Hip Hop State Championship
Molly Sadowski and Paige Beattie came to the Stroh Center in Bowling Green to cheer on their cousin, Libby, a member of the Northview dance team.
Southview Athletic Director Susan Felver talks with Northview Athletic Director Chris Irwin and Principal Steve Swaggerty at the dance and cheerleading competition.
L-R: Cougarette dads, Gil Garcia, Charles Ide, Adam Salon, Kurt Hattendorf, Kevin Bush, Jay Potter, Phil Dionyssiou and Gary Micsko sported orange bow ties to cheer their daughters to victory in the Hip Hop competition on Sunday, March 16.
School Superintendent Brad Rieger and his wife Laura came to the dance competition to cheer on both Southview and Northview dance teams.
Marilyn Johnson and her son Cole stopped off at the Stroh Center to support the Sylvania teams in the state dance competition.
Lisa and Dave McMurray, Southview principal, came to the competition to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bring on the Cougarettesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and support their efforts to win another championship.
The Cougarette Dance Team performed their Hip Hop routine first, which captured a first place. They came in second in the Pom and the Jazz.