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ADUK Presents Checks Paul Devers of Vin Devers Autohaus, and chairman of the 2014 gala, presented checks totaling $140,000 to children’s charities.
New President Appointed at ProMedica Flower Hospital
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Neeraj Kanwal, M.D., has been appointed president of ProMedica Flower Hospital, effective June 1. Dr. Kanwal comes to ProMedica Flower Hospital after serving as vice president of medical affairs at ProMedica
Toledo Hospital. He began his career with ProMedica in 2001 as vice president and medical director of Paramount Health Care. Dr. Kanwal is a graduate of Penn State University. He completed medical school at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and did a residency in internal medicine at Medical College of Ohio, now The University of Toledo Medical Center. He also completed a Master of Health Services Administration degree at George Washington University.
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Downtown Delights The ‘Magnificent Mom on Main Street,’ Melissa Andrews, second from left, was greeted by event organizers Layne Torrey, Nancy Jomantas and Connie Torrey at Chandler Café.
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Caleb Rau, Jacob Bilek and Davidson Baker.
24-Hour Challenge Ben Somers and Sam Ward of Northview found the food tent during the 21st annual SCAT 24-Hour Challenge May 10-11.
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NORTHVIEW BUSINESS STUDENTS FIRST IN THE NATION T he team of Davidson Baker, Jacob Bilek and Caleb Rau, Northview Business Technology students, placed first in the nation in Small Business Management at the Business Professionals of America 2014 National Leadership Conference held in Indianapolis April 30 to May 4. They, and other Northview students Gabby Croci, Heather Dorner, Meagan Jamieson and Sarah Klepzig, joined over 5,000 conference attendees from across the nation to participate in national level business skills competitions, workshops, general sessions, and the national officer candidate campaigns and elections. “The conference, ‘Accelerate Your Future,’ was the culmination of the business education and training that members of Northview’s Business Professionals of America have received. I am very proud of my girls, who placed 13th in the nation in the Global
Marketing contest, and the team of Baker, Bilek and Rau, who placed first in Small Business Management,” said advisor Sue Briddell, who teaches business technology at Northview. Business Professionals of America is a national organization for high school, college, and middle school students preparing for careers in business and information technology. The organization’s activities and programs complement classroom instruction by giving students practical experience through application of the skills learned at school. Business Professionals of America acts as a cohesive agent in the nationwide networking of education and business and industry. BPA is contributing to the preparation of a worldclass workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.
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Alan Sattler, current president of ProMedica Flower Hospital, has been named chief financial officer for ProMedica.
Third Annual Maple & Main Street Art Fair Planned Over 100 artists will be taking part in the third annual Maple & Main Street Art Fair lining Main Street, from Monroe to Erie streets, on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. Saturday hours are from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Sylvania Community Arts Council. Artist booths will be filled with a variety of art, jewelry, pottery and more along with a great line up of local musicians including Jack and the Bear, Aaron Stark Band and others who will appear on one of two open-air stages. Eight local food vendors including the Main Street restaurants, Rosie’s, and Deets BBQ will be serving a variety of dishes, along with offering beer and wine sales. The main stage will feature a number of acts and the schedule of entertainment will be posted on the website. A second community stage, in the train barn of the Sylvania Historical Village, will feature different community groups and individuals performances. A special children’s area with games, activities will be set up in the Historical Village on Main Street. A favorite with kids, the Wannabees, will perform on both days on the community stage in the children’s area.
Local artist to be honored On Friday evening, May 30 at 6 p.m., the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a gala honoring Sr. Jane Mary, who will be inducted in the Distinguished Artists’ Hall of Fame. The event will be held in the train barn of the historical village. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased through the Sylvania Chamber. The event will feature gourmet grazing from Sylvania restaurants and wines will be provided by Heidelberg Distributing. Restaurants that will be on site are The Pinnacle/CPW Events, Mancy’s Italian, Ciao Restaurant, Treo Restaurant, City BBQ, Chandler’s Café and Eston’s Gourmet Creations. This event is held in conjunction with the Sylvania Community Arts Commission and serves as a formal kick off for a weekend filled with the arts in Sylvania.
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Eisel, Morgan Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Eisel of Sylvania, announce the engagement of their daughter, Natalie Terese, to Nicholas Robert Morgan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morgan, also of Sylvania. Miss Eisel, a graduate Northview High School, The University of Toledo and Lourdes University, is a middle and high school social studies teacher. Mr. Morgan, a Southview graduate, attended the University of Findlay and the University of Notre Dame. He currently works at Austin Associates in Sylvania. The couple met at the suggestion of the bride-to-be’s cousin. Their first date was in July 2013 and they became engaged this spring while on a private West Wing tour of the White House. They plan a December wedding in Sylvania.
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‘Ode to Oak Openings’ exhibit opens at American Gallery
Artist Lynn Buri talks with Ward Whiting, her daughter Erika Buri and husband Todd Crail.
American Gallery owner Toni Andrews, right, talks with Kathryn Kerner and Tai Maiki at the opening.
Condessa Croninger and Eric Hillenbrand stopped by for the opening of the exhibit.
Artist Claire Wilson explains the procedure she uses to create her collages and pointed out what she titles ‘Shy Bird’ and on exhibit as ‘Least Bitten.’
Milo and Chrissy Danzeisen talk with Warren Wagner at the American Gallery Oak Openings exhibit May 10.
Artists Lucy Webster, Rita Visser and Harold Roe chat about the opening exhibit, “Ode to Oak Openings,” which opened at The American Gallery.
‘Shaken or Stirred’ benefits Hickman Center
Committee members (standing L-R) Bill Puckett and Polly Tate, (seated L-R) Sue Brue, Patricia Hilfinger and Susan Mason welcomed guests to Shaken or Stirred’ to benefit the Hickman Cancer Center on the campus of Flower Hospital Other committee members included Cookie Westmeyer, Amy Peters, Michael Sordyl, Brian Hazel-Bahrs and Kaiko Zureich.
L-R: Susan and Neeraj Kanwal, M.D., new president of ProMedica Flower Hospital, Brian Albright, John and Kaiko Zureich and Olivia Albright enjoyed the well-orchestrated event that was the perfect trifecta of great people, fabulous food and fun.
L-R: ‘Shaken or Stirred?’ chairman Barbara Baumgartner, Brian Albright, Kaiko Zureich and model Golden mingled and sampled delectable food and beverages at the event held at Bar 145 on May 13. –by Mary Helen Darah
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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA •Ongoing Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by educational speakers from noon until 1 p.m. The group offers a network of community resources for those born between 1946 and 1964. For information, call 419/865-8503 or visit boomersrn.com. Pet Loss Support Group Meeting SylvaniaVet hosts a Pet Loss Support Group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave. at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. For details or more information call 419/885-4421. TOPS Meets on Tuesdays The Ohio Chapter 1961 of TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) holds its regular meeting Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6517 Brint Road.
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Visitors who desire a fun and diverse 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 419/8820048. Mother’s Center of Greater Toledo Moms: join the friendship, food and fun of being with other mothers. This group,
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established in 1984, welcomes all mothers and their families. Make new friends, share experiences and advice. From May 29 through August, meet other moms and let the kids play at park playdates on Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Locations vary, visit www.motherscenter.net/summer.html for information. Knit/Crochet Sessions Advent Lutheran Church, corner of Sylvania and McCord Road, is having knit/crochet sessions. If you know how 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 if you plan to attend, call Carol at 419/882-3907. Tai Chi Taoist Tai Chi Society classes consist of slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve
balance, flexibility, circulation, and strength. Beginner classes started on May 2 and meet every Tuesday and Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Inspire Dance Company, 6755 E. Central Ave. Call 419/537-0131 for information.
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Sylvania Senior Center May/June 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 5/21
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Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly,* Blood Pressure Clinic: 10:30-12:30 Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:3012:30,* Blood Pressure Clinic: Tue 8:30-11:30 Art Studio Class: Tue & Fri 9-11:00; weekly,* Bunco: 1st & 3rd Tue 1-3, bi-monthly Health From the Ground Up!: 5:30 presentation Hatha Yoga: Tue evenings 6-7:15,* Ceramics: Wed 9-11:00, weekly Oil Painting: Wed 1-3:00,* Investment Club, 1st Wed, 1:30-2:30, monthly Watercolor Class: Thursdays 10-12 noon.* Bingo: Thu 1-3:00, weekly Writer’s Critique: 2nd & 4th Fri 1:303:00, monthly Granny’s Attic Sale: Sylvania Senior Center, Sat 9-3:00
*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 • May 21 Women in History The Sylvania Area Historical Society continues its 2014 series of lectures on Women in History with AAUW member Judy Myerholtz who portrays Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA. This fun and informative talk will take place at 7 p.m. the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Other women portrayed later this year will be Eleanor Roosevelt, Annie Oakley and Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell. This program is open to the public.
• May 22, 7 p.m.
MDA Toledo Summer Kickoff Make a red carpet entrance at the Toledo Country Club as you attend the Third Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Toledo Summer Kickoff event. Hors d’oeuvres and champagne will be on hand to greet you upon your arrival. A jazz band, dancing, freshly rolled cigars, and intuitive readings by Janet Amid will be part of the evening that also will include auction items.. The cost is $55. Call 734/416-7076 or visit mdatoledo.org for tickets.
• May 24, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Girlfriends Retreat Enjoy a relaxing time in the Manor House at Wildwood Metropark, 5100 W. Central Ave., at the annual Girlfriends Retreat. The day will include a continental breakfast and lunch, workshops, worship and vendor gifts. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by calling 419/322-5941 or by emailing fclark650@aol.com.
• May 23, 7 p.m. May 25, 3 p.m.
Exaltation 2014 concert The Christian Festival Choir and Orchestra will present its Exaltation 2014 concert, ‘The Cross’ at Owens Community College Performing Arts Center, 30335 Oregon Rd. The concert covers a wide spectrum of music. There will be signing for the deaf. Directed by Pat Finnegan, Sarah Gibson and Cortney Shaefer, the members come from many different churches in the area. Tickets are available from choir, orchestra members and at the door. Boxes for nonperishable food donations for food banks will be in the lobby if you choose to donate. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door and $10 for seniors 60 + and students (K-12). Group rates are available. For more information call 419/865-5795 or www.toledoexaltation.org.
• May 29, 30, 31. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Washington Branch Library Book Sale Washington Branch Library, 5560 Harvest Lane, is having its Friends of the Library book sale on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Purchase gently used books, movies and music. $1 for hardcovers and 50¢ for paperbacks. Saturday is bag day! Call 419/259-5330 for more
• May 31, 7:30 p.m. June 1, 7 p.m.
Johnny Knorr Orchestra’s 54th Year The Johnny Knorr Orchestra, under the direction of Jerry Knorr, is kicking off its 54th year with a doubleheader weekend. On Saturday, May 31at Centennial Terrace, there is a special program saluting ‘The Music of Glenn Miller’ with a $10 admission. On Sunday, June 1, the concert will be held at Christ Presbyterian
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Bill Ersham, left, greets Grand Marshal Robert Darr of the Joseph Diehn American Legion Post 468 and serves as driver in his 1950 Oldsmobile convertible in the 2013 Memorial Day Parade.
rea citizens have the opportunity to honor veterans and show their respect for those who have served in the United States Armed Forces during the annual Sylvania Memorial Day observances that will be held Monday, May 26. Beginning at 9 a.m., a brief service will be held at Toledo Memorial Park, 6832 Monroe St. Over 12,000 local veterans are laid to rest at Toledo Memorial Park. A “Sea of Flags” decorates the graves of those service men and women who lost their lives serving their country. Local veterans groups and color guards also will also visit Association, Ravine and St. Joseph’s cemeteries to honor area veterans buried there. The annual Memorial Day parade will start from St. Joseph’s School, 5411 Main
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Church on Sylvania Avenue and Talmadge Road. Admission is free; a freewill offering accepted. There will be a cake and punch reception following the concert. The Miller program includes popular selections such as ‘A String of Pearls,’ ‘In The Mood,’ ‘Pennsylvania 6-5000,’ and less often heard selections of ‘Elmer’s Tune,’ ‘Sun Valley Jump,’ and ‘At Last’ with vocalist Joel Zmuda. The church concert highlights songs to bring back memories for the audience and of the orchestra’s 54-year history.
• June 3, 5:30, 7 p.m.
Cancer Survivor Celebration will be held at ProMedica Flower Hospital Hickman Cancer Center. Current and former cancer patients and their families are invited to gather with doctors, nurses and other patients and families in celebration of survivorship. The theme this year is Celebrate Life. R.S.V.P. by May 19 by calling 877/291-1441.
• June 12 & 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rummage Sale The Toledo Elks Lodge, 3520 HollandSylvania Rd. between Central and Sylvania avenues, will hold a rummage sale and bake sale. Friday is a $2 bag day. Sponsored by Emblem Club #500.
• June 17, 6 p.m.
Beach House’s Summer in Paris’ Fund Raiser at Treo Restaurant The Beach House fundraiser, ‘Summer in Paris’ will be held at Treo Restaurant,
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5703 N. Main St. The all-white theme includes attire and an all-white fourcourse meal. Cost is $85 per person and is the main fundraising event for Beach House, a shelter for families and women.
• June 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Charity Judged Car Show Pirolli Park & Summerfield/Petersburg Lions Club will hold a charity judged car show at Pirolli Park RV Resort, 6030 Petersburg-Sylvania Rd., Petersburg, Mich. Car show participant pay $10 per car; which includes registration and entrance fee. There will be music, food, door prizes, Cookie the Clown, face painting. All proceeds will benefit people in need of medical assistance. For more information call Pat, 734/7774240 or visit www.pirollipark.com.
• June 21, 7 p.m.
The American Led Zeppelin, Get The Led Out will be playing at Centennial Terrace, 5773 Centennial Rd. The show begins at 8 p.m. Reserved tickets are $25 and general admission is $12.50; general admission at the door is $18. For more information visit www.gtlorocks.com.
• June 26, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. JuJune 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Rummage Sale Boulevard Church of Christ, 7041 W. Sylvania Ave., will hold a rummage sale. Friday is a $3 bag day.
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It is almost a fait accompli that each successive season by the Ballet Theatre of Toledo sets even higher standards of performance. This was again the case, when the Company, now entering its tenth year, presented its Spring Concert at Trinity Church with the SonoNovo Chamber Orchestra on May 2 to May 4. To celebrate National Dance Week, the company performed classical ballet, with its accompanying strict disciplines, to a capacity audience. This was amply illustrated by the Corps de Ballet’s ensemble work, with crisp strong pointe work and clear batterie in petite allegro sections. Clean lines in arabesques and controlled pirouettes in various positions were impressive, particularly in the main presentations, Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” and Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Strings.” Choreographic interpretations are always observed as expressions of quality art. In this case it was easy to see that Artistic Director Nigel Burgoine was influenced greatly by English legends of the world of classical ballet, namely Sir Fredrick Ashton and Sir Kenneth MacMillan. His clear and defined style blends effortlessly with the music and enlivens the dancers throughout the program. This was emphasized in the notable dancing of Company dancers Claire Hyder and Sally Micsko in the delightful Pachelbel - “Canon in D.” Their technical ability was matched by the obvious enjoyment of their beautiful portrayal of two young dancers starting at the barre and progressing throughout the spectrum of complex and enchanting classical ballet combinations. This discipline also extended to the SonoNovo Chamber Orchestra under Wayne
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Anthony, the ideal-sized orchestra, particularly for Copland’s “Hoe Down” from “Rodeo.” Copland himself would have enjoyed Burgoine’s choreography. There is no doubt that a tradition has developed between SonoNovo and the Ballet Theatre of Toledo with Burgoine’s insistence on live music. It was another example of the professionalism achieved when these forces are joined. Ballet Theatre of Toledo continues to venture forward with new works that challenge the dancers in all aspects. Younger dancers, whose techniques are tender and artistry is developing within their interpretations, are always inspirational to observe. From the youngest male dancers to the mature company members, the art of dance is brought forward with a joy of performing in the beautiful surroundings of Trinity Episcopal Church. Lindsay Smith is a former Consul for Information and Cultural Affairs at the Australian Consulate General in New York. During his posting there the Australian Ballet and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, with Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge, visited the U.S., the latter performing at the United Nations in New York.
Toledo Community Foundation awards grant to BTT for scholarships The board of trustees of the Toledo Community Foundation has approved a grant to Ballet Theatre of Toledo in the amount of $1,500 for tuition assistance to local ballet dancers to participate in The English National Ballet School Summer Intensive, USA, the week of July 21. These funds will be used to provide tuition assistance for students to attend evening master classes and partial scholarships for a full week of daytime intensive training. “This scholarship opportunity will help the youth of Toledo realize their potential with quality training and help enrich the community of Toledo by participating in professional scale performances with the Ballet Theatre of Toledo,” says Keith Burwell, President of the Toledo Community Foundation. Nigel Burgoine, artistic director of the Ballet Theatre of Toledo, is excited to be part of this relationship with the Toledo Community Foundation and the Helping Hens Fund, a granting program from the Toledo Mud Hens. “The training which led to my career as a former principal ballet dancer with the London Festival Ballet was made possible by help from organizations like the Toledo Community Foundation and the Helping Hens Fund. The students participating in this developing project will achieve physical strength and agility as well as growth as artists.”
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Former Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District director honored A retirement party/open house will be held June 1 at Centennial Terrace from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with live music by the band Boffo in honor of Ken Katafias who recently retired as operations manager of the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District and the Sylvania Recreation Corporation. There is no admission charge for this event and the community is invited.
27 Years with the District During his 27 years with the Rec District, Katafias dramatically improved the recreation programs and facilities in Sylvania to the benefit of the entire community and all of northwest Ohio. His contributions have made Sylvania recreation programs and facilities an important part of the fabric of the community. During his tenure and leadership, Pacesetter Park opened in 1990 and expanded to become the premier outdoor recreation facility in northwest Ohio. The 138-acre park consists of eight lighted ball diamonds, 25 soccer fields, a 2.25-mile trail, a state of the art playground and a skate park. The four ball diamonds at Veteran’s Memorial Field were also enhanced. In 2001, a multi-purpose indoor facility, featuring an athletic turf field and full–size basketball court adjacent to Tam-OShanter, was opened. In 1994, the Centennial Quarry and Terrace was brought under the direction of the Recreation District. Through Katafias’ vision and leadership, Centennial Terrace was transformed into the premier outdoor concert venue in northwest Ohio in 2009. As a result, thousands of individuals attend numerous concerts and community events held at Centennial Terrace annually. In 2014, the Recreation District consolidated Plummer Pool and Burnham Park into its services.
New Operations Director When Katafias made the decision to retire, the Sylvania Area Joint Recreation District Board chairman John Pristash and Sylvania Recreation Corporation president Mike Bader looked to Mike McMahon, who has been with the district for the past eight years.
Mike McMahon worked closely with Ken Katafias before his retirement.
“I can’t say enough about both Ken and Mike. Both are caring and dedicated individuals who are committed to providing the best possible constructive recreation programs to our community. I was obviously saddened when Ken notified me about his intent to retire. That decision was tempered by knowing that Mike was by far the best possible candidate to step into Ken’s shoes. It made the transition of leaders quite seamless! Both gentlemen share the same high values and leadership traits,” Pristash said. McMahon, who earned his undergraduate degree in recreation administration and a master’s degree in leisure and tourism from Bowling Green State University, has served as program director and recreation services manager. In addition to his programming duties, McMahon has worked closely with Katafias to become familiar with the administrative aspects of the district. “It is remarkable to see all that Ken has accomplished through the years and how he put this organization on track and worked to improve all of the facilities in the district. He listened to what the community said they wanted and he was able to serve the ever changing wants and needs of the community.
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In his new position, McMahon plans to continue to listen to the recreation wants and needs of the community. “We want to continue to provide the opportunities residents are looking for while keeping youth and adult recreation in perspective. We emphasize life’s lessons such as learning sportsmanship, winning and losing, building and reinforcing community pride and making sure kids and adults have fun.” McMahon oversees all of the activities held at the award-winning Pacesetter Park, Plummer Park, Tam-O-Shanter and Centennial Terrace. “We plan to continue to improve our services at the terrace and bring popular acts to the venue, while offering yearto-year offerings featuring local and regional events.” McMahon said that Brandy Cramer has joined the ful-time staff as the new Centennial Terrace operations manager. “She has had years of experience planning events with the SeaGate Convention Centre and Huntington Center. We are very fortunate to have her on staff. She is gearing up for our first big event, The Beach Boys, who will appear at Centennial on May 24, which is also the opening of Plummer Pool and Centennial Quarry.” According to McMahon, the Rec District employs up to 150 part-time staff during the summer season. “We will continue this tradition to employ Sylvania high school students as life guards, concession workers and groundskeepers in our parks and at Centennial Terrace. For many, this is their first job and we take pride in being able to put a lot of local kids to work,” he said. “I inherited a wonderful, smooth running program in a great community where many
different factions come together to make our recreation program the success it is. We partner with Sylvania Schools and work hand-inhand with Olander Park along with the city of Sylvania and Sylvania Township officials. We are so fortunate to have these relationships and we are unique in the state. There are very few joint recreations districts. Most are run and funded through the general funds of cities or counties and recreation budgets are usually the first to be cut. In addition, the Sylvania community has been gracious enough to support and allow the Rec District to have the funds necessary for our programs allowing us consistency operated by a professional staff, " McMahon said.
Ken Katafias was recognized by Pat Nowak and the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce for his service to the community at the organization’s April meeting.
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Bike to the Bay’s Team Leap Frog founder plans to raise over $25,000 for MS
Reeves Northrup and Christine Kajfasz are joined by Chandler Café owner Laurie Stansley and staff members Jodi Dennis, Stacey Fritsch, Kelsey Williams and Maggie Stansley who are all members of Team Leap Frog.
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“I thought my mission is to prove that life could be good in spite of multiple sclerosis,” says Christine Kajfasz, who spent several of the past 29 years in denial since first being diagnosed with MS at the age of 22. “When I was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago, I realized that my mission was actually to prove life can be good no matter what hurdles you face. I licked cancer and have moved on to lick MS. This is a battle I plan to win and I will not give up,” she promised. Kajfasz, when first diagnosed with MS, was told there was nothing she could do. Her early symptoms of numbness went away and she chose to ignore the disease. But 13 years later, symptoms returned and she was left with a foot drop. That condition was a wake-up call, according to Kajfasz, who decided to become more proactive. She began researching the disease and found that new treatments have been introduced to slow down the progression of MS. “These innovations have been made possible thanks to the donations of individuals to organizations such as the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and those who support fund raising activities such as the Bike to the Bay,” she said. Since embracing MS, Kajfasz decided to prove that life could be good in spite of MS. She embarked on a healthy lifestyle, working out daily to build strength. She eats only healthy food and receives three shots per week of the drug that impedes progression of the disease. In addition, she has been an active spokeswoman about the disease and an even more avid fundraiser for the MS Society. Kajfasz has been an active cheerleader for those who participate in the MS fundraising Bike to the Bay and said she had been the poster child for Reeves Northrup's Sitting Bull team named in memory of his dad who suffered from the disease for many years and whose honor the event is named. “I knew I couldn't ride but I would encourage all of those who could,” she remembered. “However, this is the 25th year for the event. I figured what better way to make a difference than for me to try to ride the 35-mile route and cross the finish line in Port Clinton. With one very strong leg and one with a mind of its own, this will certainly be a challenge. But, I don’t intend to give up,” she stressed. “I want to encourage all of those who think they can’t ride to give it a try.” She is riding along side her brother, Doug Oberle who will be her “buddy for the ride. “I’m going to make sure the song, ‘Lean On Me’ is played when I cross the finish line,” she reported. Kajfasz has set herself the goal to raise $25,000 on behalf of her team “Leap Frog,” named appropriately for the “leap of faith” she is embarking when she hops on her bicycle on June 21. To date, more than 35 other people have joined the Leap Frog team including Laurie Stansley and several staff members
from Chandler Café. “I want 50 members,” Kajfasz reported. “And, I’m confident we will reach both goals, ” In addition to team members and the money they raise for their group individually, Kajfasz and Northrup have made arrangements with the local Bob Evans’ restaurants. If patrons mention either the “Sitting Bull” or “Leap Frog” teams, the restaurant will donate 15 percent of those sales to those teams on the third Wednesday of each month. Kajfasz also has Team Leap Frog tee-shirts available for sale. They can be purchased at Lady C Boutique, 5632 N. Main or from Kajfasz at kajfaszchristine@gmail.com More than 1,000 cyclists will be on the roads on June 21-22 as they challenge themselves during the Reeves Northrup Memorial Bike MS Bike to the Bay cycling event. The Bike to the Bay ride presented by The Andersons, Inc. Charitable Foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. This special two-day ride is devoted to helping people who are living with multiple sclerosis, a chronic and unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. The Bike to the Bay ride begins at Perrysburg High School on Saturday, June 21. There are route options of 35, 50, 75, and 100 miles, so riders of any age from 12 and over, experience an ability level can register to ride. Two-day riders stay overnight in Port Clinton and receive a Jet Express ticket to Put-In-Bay before making the return trip to Perrysburg on Sunday, June 22. “We are so excited to be celebrating the 25th anniversary of Bike to the Bay with the riders,” said Janet Kramer, chapter president of the National MS Society’s Ohio Buckeye Chapter. “All the funds raised will be used to provide for local programs, services and research efforts to support people living with multiple sclerosis.” Registration is $50 until May 31 and $75 starting June 1 and riders are responsible for meeting a $300 fundraising minimum. Firsttime riders are encouraged to sign up and receive free registration with the coupon code NEWRIDER2014. The goal of the Ohio Buckeye Chapter’s three Bike MS rides being held this summer is to raise $2 million. Interested cyclists are also welcome to participate in the Bike MS Central Ohio Challenge on July 12 and the Bike MS Pedal to the Point on August 2-3. All rides are fully supported along the way with rest stops, bike shops and medical personnel. Supporters include National Sponsors Primal Wear and Genzyme, a Sanofi Company, which is committed to supporting the MS community and is a proud sponsor of the “I Ride with MS” program through its MS One to One program. For more information about riding or volunteering at Bike MS, visit MSohiobike.org or call 216/503-4183.
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Sylvania Area Family Services’ building addition dedicated during open house
SAFS staff and volunteers Beth McFarland, Dottie VanDriesan, Danielle Kisch, Vanessa Barker and Mishelle Jagodinski enjoyed greeting guests at the open house on May 14.
SAFS board chairman Gary Fitzpatrick talks with SAFS Executive Director Jason Robertson, Mayor Craig Stough and Diversion officer Bob Kolanski.
SAFS board members Linda Velandra and Tom Ramsdell talk with Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough.
Dwight Gilliland of Architects By Design and architect Erin Curley designed the building addition.
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Mihir Joshi, Bimla Pandey, Avi Joshi, Menesha Pandey, her husband, Ajay Joshi, Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough and Mohan Pandey celebrated the opening of the SAFS building addition.
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Mom’s House Presents ‘Mom’s Nite Out’
Elizabeth LaValley and Mark Kruse, chairman of the event, visit at the 21st annual gala and auction.
L-R: Brian and Olivia Albright were thrilled to have NBA and Olympic champion, Derek Anderson, sign his book, ‘Stamina,’ for them.
L-R: Barbara Baumgartner and Christina Rodriguez, executive director of Mom’s House Toledo, visited at ‘Mom’s Nite Out’ held on May 9 at the Pinnacle in Maumee.
Kaiko Zureich, president of Mom’s House Toledo, enjoyed a moment of spontaneity with special guest, NBA Miami Heat champion and Olympic gold medal winner, Derek Anderson.
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L-R: Susan Perzynski, Franciscan Academy, Eco-Educator Award; Ann Baker, Principal , Hawkins elementary , Eco-School Award; Thomas Wynn, General Motors LLC, Toledo Plant, Eco-Community Award; Lara Fish, Northwood High School Eco-Educator; Gretchen Lee, Earth Sensitivity Award and Sam Evans, Maumee High School, Eco-Educator Award. Not pictured: Beatrice Miringu, Eco-Friend of the Environment Award and Jacqueline Koch, EcoService Award. The 22nd annual S.A.V.E. dessert buffet and awards ceremony was held May 6 at the Franciscan Theater and Conference Center. Past recipients introduced 2014 award winners along with Nancy Simon who introduced the NW Ohio District Science Day EcoSensitivity Award winners, Ayden Kaiser, grade 8 from Emmanuel Christian and Gretchen Lee, grade 8 from Pettisville High School.
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Mobile Meals’ volunteer Terry Ketcham received special recognition at the recent Volunteer Appreciation luncheon in April. He was recognized as being an “extraordinary” volunteer due to his commitment to the organization. Ketcham delivers a route each day, often
times two routes per day. He drove over 6,000 miles this past year to deliver to Mobile Meals’ clients. Volunteers typically deliver twice a month for the agency. For additional information on Mobile Meals’ services or volunteer opportunities, contact the office at 419/255-7806.
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Auto Dealers United for Kids Presents Checks to Children’s Charities
Paul Devers of Vin Devers Autohaus and chairman of Auto Dealers United for Kids preview gala, ‘The Cars are the Stars,’ second from right, presented the check for $20,000 to Adopt America Network board president Mark Karchner, executive director Wendy Spoerl and past board president Sharon Gillespie. The gala was held Feb. 5, the evening before the opening of the 2014 Greater Toledo Auto Show and raised $140,000. Checks were presented to Adopt America Network and to several other children’s charities including $20,000 to Kids Unlimited; $20,000 to Sunshine Creating Community; $20,000 to Vail Meadows; $5,000 to Imagination Station, $65,000 to Make-A-Wish; $12,500 to Owens Community College, School of Technology; and $40,000 to The University of Toledo for scholarships (pictured right) at a luncheon held at Hollywood Casino, one of the event’s major sponsors. The Auto Dealers United for Kids’ mission is to establish a prestigious and generous benefit to aid in the education and welfare of the children of the greater Toledo area and, at the same time, increase the visibility and respect of the region’s auto dealers. Eleven years ago, a group of local auto dealers saw an opportunity to give back to their community and help local children in need. They joined together to create the Auto Dealers United for Kids and hold an annual charity event, ‘The Cars are the Stars.’ Over the years the evening has grown to become one of the largest benefits in the Greater Toledo area and last year hit the $1 million dollar mark for donations to local children’s charities.
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Veterans Receive Free Dental Service at Hires Dental Care’s ‘Stars, Stripes & Smiles’
Food, music, games and blood pressure checks were available for veterans who attend the annual Stars, Stipes & Smiles.
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Barbara Seibert helped her son Bradley, age 3, write out ‘Thanks for your support,’ in chalk on the parking lot where veterans waited to receive dental service.
Diana Stage assisted Rick Hires, DDS, who has been providing free dental care, including cleaning, extractions or fillings, for the last five years.
Nancy Juarez assists Ryan Phipps, DDS, during the annual event providing free dental care for veterans. Over 45 volunteers, including the Hires Dental Care staff, helped on the project.
Assistant Tammi Renner helps out while Ashley Sharp places a restoration for a patient during the fifth annual ‘Stars, Stripes, Smiles’ event held May 16.
Hires Dental Care staff members Jennifer SloanLosonsky and Michelle Heilman kept track of patients and the services they requested. At the end of the day, 106 veterans received services totaling $23,557.
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Schakolad Chocolate Factory to open in Andersons Market plaza Chocolate fanciers, take heart! The Schakolad Chocolate Factory, offering handmade European-style chocolates, will be open soon pending final inspections in The Andersons Market plaza on Sylvania Avenue at King Road. Owner Gordon Ebright said he worked with George Lathrop of Tomahawk Development Co. on the lease for the space. “He was just great and very helpful,” Ebright said. “This is a great spot for the store in a high growth area. The location and its convenient parking is ideal for us. Also, we complement The Andersons Market with our high quality chocolates and their customers. The same people will also be our customers,” he added. According to Ebright, the chocolate he and his staff use is 72 percent cocoa butter contrasted to the normal 12 to 20 percent found in most commercial chocolate products. “We produce most of our chocolates here and use the company founder, Bernie Schaked’s, award-winning formula for our chocolate raspberry ganache. “That was judged to be the best of all chocolates at the world-renowned Fountainbleu Festival of
Chocolates,” Ebright said. “And, because of the quality of our chocolate, we are able to produce any kind of molded product from roses, to corporate logos, pedestals, items such as firefighters’ or sheriffs’ badges and more. When you see chocolate molds in a store, you know the chocolate used has a very high cocoa butter content,” he explained. “We also make chocolate business cards, wedding favors, hand-dipped chocolate or tuxedo strawberries, and more. Why, we have even made wedding bouquets for the bride and attendants of chocolate roses,” Ebright said. Another popular item is the Schakolatte, which is a hot chocolate drink featuring premium chocolate and heated milk. In addition to the handmade products, customers can find an array of chocolatecovered packaged products from peanuts to espresso beans. “Even though we do not make these products in-house, they are also of very high quality and we work very closely with the manufacturer to ensure that our high standards are met,” Ebright said. “Once you taste our products, you will be back,” Ebright promised. “We are a health
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Self serve frozen yogurt should be a fun, family experience - so have fun - fill the cup however you want - enjoy! Our Only8® frozen yogurt is lactose free, diabetic friendly, kosher certified, and has no preservativesthe perfect dessert choice for all!” Ebright promised. “Look for our ‘Topless Tuesdays’ for discounted cups of yogurt with no toppings, and Family Night on Thursdays, along with Ladies Night and even a Sweet Night for couples,” Ebright offered. In the near future, Ebright plans to offer specialty coffees and teas. “I want this store to be a gathering spot. We have room to seat up to 40 people and we can host special parties,” Ebright said. The new store will be open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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Kevin Moyer of the Toledo Lucas County Port Authority, Scott Bauerschmidt of Lowe’s, Paul Tecpanecatl of Poggemeyer Design Group, Laura Glover of the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce, Teresa Smith of the Toledo Lucas County Port Authority and Bill Sanford, city of Sylvania Economic Development Director, talked about energy, loan and renovation incentive programs available for building owners who are looking for ways to improve their properties. The program, held at the Wingate Hotel, was sponsored by the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the city of Sylvania and the Sylvania Community Improvement Corporation.
Franciscan HomeCare receives accreditation Franciscan HomeCare Services of Northwest Ohio, a ministry of Franciscan Living Communities, has received full accreditation from The Joint Commission effective April 28, 2014. In addition, the successful survey provides accreditation and certification with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Accreditation by TJC means that Franciscan HomeCare Services meets all of the national standards for health care quality and safety, and reflects the organization’s commitment to providing exceptional care and offering enhanced value for patients. “HomeCare Services, often referred to as home health services, are used for a variety of reasons, many times after experiencing a health set-back or a chronic illness,” said Coleta Schmidlin, director of Franciscan HomeCare Services. “Our team of nurses and health care professionals are well trained and experienced to be able to care for a variety of conditions.” Franciscan HomeCare Services will provide physical, occupational and speech therapies, in addition to diabetic care, wound care and IV treatments along with other services. With the recent certification, and being a
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The Little Mouse Preschool to open in Boulevard Church of Christ
L-R: Ami Sabin and Tina Haack, co-owners of The Little Mouse Preschool. Not pictured are staff members Carolynn Smith-Oblizajek and Lauren Stapleton.
Upon hearing the news that the Franciscan Academy of Lourdes University
was closing, two of its teachers, Tina Haack and Ami Sabin, decided they would open their own preschool. The Little Mouse Preschool will open this fall in the Boulevard Church of Christ, 7041 West Sylvania Ave. in Sylvania and is already enrolling students for the 2014-2015 school year. “This is a wonderful facility and we are so fortunate to be here,” Haack said. “The classrooms were designed for small children, we will have a playground right outside and our drive into the property is regulated by a stoplight, which will help with traffic flow. The entrance to the preschool is in the rear of the building, making it accessible and safe.” The Little Mouse Preschool offers curriculum-based programs for 3- and 4-year old children and features age-appropriate activities in a caring and fun environment staffed with licensed and experienced teachers. The 3-year old program focuses on
introducing students to the preschool experience and offers the opportunity for them to socialize and learn to work with others. The children will learn the alphabet with a different letter representing each week. There will be story time and art every day that will accompany the alphabet learning process. The 4-year olds’ program focuses on preparing students for kindergarten. This class offers built-in smart board learning. The room comes alive with learning centers, art, calendar time and music all taught in bright and fun environment by an experienced preschool teacher. For students who attend all day, there is an afternoon enrichment program. This is a program specifically in place to better prepare the students for kindergarten. This class will cover many different subjects, from life skills (tying their shoes, buttoning and zipping their own coats) to kindergarten placement requirements. This program also expands on math
and language skills developed in the preschool curriculum along with writing and basic computer skills. “This class will be taught at a pace each student can follow and will allow them to grow and gain self-esteem,” Sabin explains. The Little Mouse Preschool will also offer music classes once a week taught by an experienced music teacher along with having a guest librarian from the Sylvania Library twice a month to help incorporate a love of books and reading. Parents have the option of enrolling their child in a two-day, three-day or five-day program for half days or whole days. Extended care options, before school from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and after school from 2:30 to 6 p.m. , are also available. “We really want to make sure parents have the option for extended care. Offering full day care from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. gives working parents the services they need,” Haack explained.
Local nail technician adds permanent make up, micro needling techniques Nail technician Ludmila Galperin has been at Klassic Kuts, 5834 Monroe St., for the past 17 years. Recently, she received board certification as a permanent make up technician and holds licenses in Micropigmentation/Permanent Make up and Micro Needling/Dry Needling from Advanced Educator Inc. and its owner Deb Long. “I have always been fascinated with permanent make up and was very impressed with the techniques offered by Deb Long through her school, Advanced Educator,” Galperin said. “This is such great technology and works so well for so many people. Micropigmentation
provides a safe, natural looking alternative to daily make up routines. This is helpful for people who have poor eyesight, unsteady hands, or are physically challenged. This is also ideal for those who have allergies to make up or for those who have permanent hair loss.” Galperin can do eyebrows, eyelash enhancements, eyeliner, and lip color. She also can create the illusion of areolas and nipples for breast cancer survivors as well as scar camouflage. “In fact, I offer my services at no charge for cancer survivors who have lost their eyebrows and I will also create areolas and nipples after reconstructive surgery,” she said.
Galperin also provides tattoo removal thanks to the skin needling/dry needling/micro needling techniques she employs. This procedure, referred to as collagen induction therapy, was developed by physicians in South Africa. This stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, providing skin a youthful, younger, tighter appearance. According to Galperin, this procedure decreases pore size, reduces acne and other scars, stretch marks and wrinkles.
“Dry needling is done with a digital machine and breaks through scar tissue stimulating cell growth under and around the area, Galperin said. “Micro needling is collagen induction therapy, a permanent treatment that reverses aging and is safe, natural and proved by doctors,” she said. “I have been trained by the very best doctor in the industry,” Galperin said. “And the results of these procedures are amazing.”
Allstate recognizes local entrepreneur
Arrow Dickerson
Allstate Insurance Company recognized Allstate exclusive agency owner Arrow Dickerson with the Circle of Champions
Award for high standards in customer satisfaction, customer retention and financial services sales. The Circle of Champions Award is awarded to the top performers among the company’s agency network. The Dickerson Agency reached this level of achievement based on sales for auto, property and commercial insurance, and for its financial services. Dickerson is dedicated to helping customers meet their protection and retirement needs while managing a successful small business. “It’s a tremendous honor to earn the Circle of Champions Award from Allstate,” said Dickerson. “The sales professionals and staff that are part of my agency are committed to serving customers and the Toledo community, and we’re proud to accept this award.” The Dickerson Agency is located at 5415 Monroe St. Suite 2A.
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Mercy Cancers Centers receive achievement award The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has granted its 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award to a distinguished group of just 74 accredited cancer programs throughout the United States, including Mercy Cancer Centers at St. Charles and St. Anne in Northwest Ohio. “We are excited and humbled to receive this recognition from the American College of Surgeons,” said Amanda Caldwell, RN, MBA, NE-BC, director of Mercy Cancer Centers. “At Mercy we believe cancer treatment needs to center on our patient’s whole being, mind, body and spirit. The patients, their families and our care teams work together to design an individualized treatment that’s right for them with the highest quality and care every time.” Established in 2004, the CoC’s Outstanding Achievement Award is designed to recognize cancer programs that strive for excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients. Programs are evaluated on 34 cancer program standards categorized within one of five cancer program activity areas: cancer committee leadership, cancer data management, cancer conferences, clinical services and quality improvement. Programs are further evaluated on seven commendation standards. Award recipients must have received commendation ratings in all seven commendation standards,
in addition to receiving a compliance rating for each of the 34 cancer program standards. Additionally, the award is intended to: • Recognize those cancer programs that achieve excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients. • Motivate other cancer programs to work toward improving their level of care. • Facilitate dialogue between award recipients and health care professionals at other cancer facilities for the purpose of sharing best practices. • Encourage honorees to serve as qualitycare resources to other cancer programs. “More and more, we’re finding that patients and their families want to know how the health care institutions in their communities compare with one another,” said Daniel P. McKellar, MD, FACS, Chair of the CoC. “These 74 cancer programs currently represent the best of the best—so to speak—when it comes to cancer care. Each of these facilities is not just meeting nationally recognized standards for the delivery of quality cancer care, they are exceeding them.” The 74 award-winning cancer-care programs represent approximately just 14 percent of cancer programs in the U.S. For more information, visit www.facs.org/cancer/index.html.
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Walker Funeral Homes celebrates 80 years of service Family-owned and operated Walker Funeral Homes celebrates 80 years of service to northwest Ohio. Three generations have served families with consistently outstanding facilities, exceptional and unique services, and personal funeral care at affordable prices. Walker marked by growth and commitment to excellence in customer satisfaction Alvin W. Walker, a strong believer in community service, established his first mortuary on Monroe Street in Toledo in 1933. The funeral home quickly became the top choice for many Toledo families, and it has continued to expand its facilities and services ever since. Alvin Walker’s son, Gary, joined the business in 1965 and still serves as company CEO. His son Keith, who joined the firm in 1993, currently serves as company president. In 1995, the Walkers built their current facility at 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. where they continue to serve area residents. Three years later, the Walkers purchased MaisonDardenne Funeral Home in Maumee and renamed the business Maison-DardenneWalker. Then in 2004, three funeral homes in Ottawa County were purchased, now
renamed Robinson-Walker Funeral Home in Oak Harbor and Genoa, and Gerner-WolfWalker Funeral Home in Port Clinton. Today, Walker offers families the most complete package of personalized funeral and cremation services in the area. The family consistently maintains immaculate, inviting homes; explores new service technologies; and offers a friendly, caring staff to meet the needs of bereaved families. The community-oriented staff also prides itself on taking the time to learn about the lives of the deceased by listening to their families and friends. Walker also owns and operates its own crematory and provides a full range of options and services. Walker continues to carry on the community service legacy of its founder, Alvin W. Walker. One of the special ways it gives back is by providing free services for any member of local police and fire departments killed in the line of duty. Special discounted packages for veterans of the U.S. Armed Services are also offered. The power of a funeral Walker strongly believes that funerals serve an important purpose by honoring the life of the deceased in a very special and personal way. Funerals provide a time and place
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for friends and family to support those who have lost a loved one. Walker understands and respects all religious and cultural traditions, cost concerns, and personal preferences. Highly skilled and dedicated staff members help each family create its own unique celebration of life. Keepsakes, special music, dove releases, video tributes, and catering services provided by Walker can help families create the perfect tribute. Also available are the services of Walker’s own certified celebrants for an especially personalized service or for those without a church home. And for each funeral, Walker includes
a personal touch that reflects the interests of the deceased person. The Walker Promise Walker promises exceptional customer satisfaction. If a Walker client family is not completely satisfied with any service provided, Walker will make it right or will not charge for that portion of the service. Every family receives a follow-up survey that is taken very seriously. The Walkers are proud that the vast majority of families surveyed respond that they would highly recommend Walker to others.
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Mary Anne Johnson, Jessy Zielinski-Barnwell and Taylor Victor of Willow Creek Salon.
BY MARY ROSE GAJEWSKI The owners of Willow Creek Salon, near downtown Sylvania, are excited to give back to the community. The owners, Mary Anne Johnson and Jessy Zielinski-Barnwell along with Taylor Victor and Chelsea Johnson, held a brainstorming session to discuss various options of how to express their gratitude. “Jessy’s husband is in the active military and she and I discussed how nice it would be to have a discount available for military personnel as a thank you,” Taylor Victor said. Their final decision is to provide military on active duty, Sylvania firemen, Sylvania police officer, and Northview and Southview students with a 10 percent discount on services with select stylists. “We really want them to come to our place especially, but also to places in Sylvania and not feel like they have to go somewhere else get a hair cut,” Mary Anne Johnson said. The salon is a cozy space, designed after salons in New York City and other big cities with a small space and chic style. “When we opened our idea was to have a very high-end salon, but at the same time a very comfortable and small, quaint place
where everybody feels like they can take a breath,” she added. Longtime friends and colleagues, Mary Anne Johnson and Zielinski-Barnwell opened the salon a year ago last month. Their desire was to have a business where their roots are. “Sylvania is where we both launched our careers, established them and we just wanted to be back here, and be back part of this community again,” Mary Anne Johnson said. She was the original owner of a salon years ago in their present location at 6407 Monroe St. Victor and Chelsea Johnson joined the two as silent partners and shortly after, the four women launched their idea and vision for the salon—keeping it simple, but direct. “We all wanted a place where we came together and it felt like we were not going to work but we were hanging out with each other, being creative and serving other people at the same time. We really feel like we’ve been able to create that,” Mary Anne Johnson said. “Everything we do is personal; even our pedicures are done in a spa room.” The salon offers a variety of services, including pedicures, manicures and hair and skin treatments.
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Mobile Care Group has been awarded a Safety Intervention Grant in the amount of $40,000 from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to purchase four “Stryker Power Pro XT” stretchers for its EMS & Transport business. The BWC awards grants to employers for the purchase of ergonomic, safety and/or industrial equipment, which helps reduce the number and severity of work related injuries. With the Safety Intervention Grant, employers are eligible for a three-toone matching grant, up to a maximum of $40,000 per eligibility cycle. “Employee and patient safety is a priority for us, therefore, we constantly review equipment needs and processes to improve in this area,” commented Joe Wallace, president of MCG. “The BWC Safety Grant will allow us to purchase the Stryker Power Pro XT stretchers which integrate a battery-powered hydraulic system that raises and lowers at the touch of a button. This will eliminate manual patient lifting and lowering, which is where the risk to EMS employees and patients is so great.”
“These state-of-art automated stretchers are expensive, but we’re confident that the investment will return handsomely in terms of improved safety and comfort for our customers and employees,” added Josh Weinstein, director of corporate services for MCG. Headquartered in Sylvania at 5151 S. Main St., Mobile Care Group provides emergent and non-emergent transportation services in the tri-county area, including 911 back up coverage for Lucas County. They also provide on-location healthcare service packages to over 250 long-term care facilities and private residences in Ohio and Michigan. With a clinical staff of more than 75 professionals, its healthcare services include audiology, dentistry, optometry, podiatry/diabetic shoes, behavioral health services, and lower extremity wound care. Mobile Care Group accepts Medicare, Medicaid, most private insurance plans, and private pay. For additional information about Mobile Care Group, visit www.mobilecaregroup.com.
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Maria Darah, left, and store manager of The Limited Franklin Park, Mary Sochocki, right, were excited to get the Savvy Sylvanian, center, out of her ‘hoodies’ and jeans and into something more stylish.
BY MARY HELEN DARAH This Savvy Sylvanian could stand a little fashion advice especially since I am most comfortable in my jeans and sweatshirts adorned with mammals from the north. I have always secretly hoped they would come up with an adult version of the “Garanimals Children’s Clothing” line so I could simply match the colorful animal tags and feel fashionably coordinated. I was thrilled to receive an invitation to host an evening of food, fashion and fun from Mary Sochocki, store manager of The Limited Franklin Park Mall. Sochocki enjoys helping women find their personal style. “My first retail job was at the original Limited Franklin Park. I fell in love with the industry and ended up working my way up through the management ranks. When I was recruited for the new store, I felt it was the perfect fit for me and thought it was ironic to end up back where I started,” Sochocki stated. “In 2013 I was named a Limited Leader's Circle Award recipient for excelling, along with my amazing team, and being one of the top 20 stores in the company.”
When not educating women on the latest fashion trends, Sochocki keeps busy with son, Daniel 17, who plays football for the Sylvania Southview Cougars and daughter Isabelle who will attend Sylvania Southview High School in the fall. Among the eclectic crew of guests were a ReMax agent, Toledo Ballet director, athletic fitness manager, pianist, senior vice president at Communica and ProMedica Flower Hospital auxiliary president and members. The ladies were styled by an equally diverse team of men and women who have careers outside of The Limited that include teaching, nursing and pharmacy. The Limited clothing line is designed to help the modern women succeed. Looking around the store that evening it was evident that the caring, hardworking, multi-tasking women in attendance would be successful with or without the latest fashion trends. However, as these women positively impact our world, thanks to our evening at The Limited, they will look great doing it. The Limited is located at 5501 Monroe St. For information on hosting a Girl’s Night Out call 419/474-3863 or visit thelimited.com.
L-R: Sue Barchick and Debbie Kreuz Schmidt are ready for a Sylvania outing in styles from The Limited Franklin Park Mall.
Susan Doktor had fun at the shopping event that including food, fashion and fun.
Mari Davies, executive director of the Toledo Ballet, appreciated the fashion advice from the team of stylists at the event.
Randi Oberdorf Damman left The Limited with new items to update her wardrobe.
Elaine LaValley Lewandowski is ready for the summer social season after an evening of shopping and fun at The Limited.
Kerry Weipert, fitness manager of ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club, selected outfits for casual fun. —Photos by Michiale Schneider
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Sugar-free, gluten-free lifestyle made easy
Condiments give food that extra little something to make our meal into a masterpiece of flavor. Squirting some ketchup on our burgers straight off the grill, dipping our chicken wings in ranch, adding some peanut butter to our bread or dolloping some sour cream on our tacos, complement a meal and make it delicious. However, we don’t always think that these little “extrasomethings” can be full of sugar, preservatives and unnecessary calories. Healthy alternatives are available so you can enjoy your meal without any guilt! I am literally in awe when someone says the words, “I hate peanut butter.” In my opinion, peanut butter is God’s gift to earth and absolutely amazing. I love it. I put it on my flaxseed muffins, add some to my yogurt and yes, even eat it off the spoon because it’s that good. However, many
brands of peanut butter are packed with calories, sugar and preservatives. To get my peanut butter fix without compromising my lifestyle, I opt for all natural peanut butter (that does not contain preservatives and sugar). I just recently tried PB2 and love it. For those unfamiliar with PB2, it’s a ground, all-natural peanut powder. Take two tablespoons of the peanut powder and mix it with one tablespoon of water. An average serving of peanut butter (2 tbsp.) has 200 calories, 16 grams of fat, 10 grams of carbohydrates and six grams of sugar. PB2 has 45 calories, one gram of fat, five carbohydrates and one gram of sugar! Almond butter is also a great substitution! My list for “use as much of that baby as you want” (in regards to condiments) includes mustard (with the exception of honey mustard), vinegar, lemons, relish,
Farmers & Merchants State Bank to open Sylvania office Paul S. Siebenmorgen, President and CEO of Farmers & Merchants State Bank in Archbold, Ohio, is pleased to announce the selection of the bank’s 22nd full-service office site, in Sylvania. F&M continues its 117-year tradition of operating as a full service community bank with a complete line of consumer and commercial banking products. “The Sylvania location will allow F&M to better serve customers in a community similar the other 17 communities we serve,” said Siebenmorgen. F&M is committed to providing its customers with a better banking experience by offering the latest technology products, sometimes not found in community banks. Technology products such as: Popmoney, Account2Account, Mobile Banking and Mobile Capture make banking easier than ever before.
The F&M office will serve the businesses and citizens of the Sylvania market. The fullservice office will include a drive-up ATM and three drive-up lanes. The office will be staffed with local bankers to serve the customers, where decisions can be made locally. Siebenmorgen stated, “The bank focuses on locally owned and operated businesses and individuals because that is where our own roots founded.” The Sylvania office will complement the existing F&M office network. The building is located at the entrance to the Sylvania Marketplace at 5830 Monroe Street. Property has been purchased and upgrades will be performed all leading to an early August 2014 opening. Farmers & Merchants State Bank is a $965 million independent community bank that has been serving Northwest Ohio for 117 years.
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Greek yogurt (replace mayo), sugar-free syrups, guacamole, hot sauce and salsa. Condiments to use in moderation are salad dressings (creamy), sour cream, cream cheese and sweet mustards and mayo. Condiments that are high in calories/sugar/fat/carbs include ketchup, chocolate sauces, steak sauce and gravy. You can buy sugar-free adaptions if you’re not willing to use sparingly. The next time you have a burger, think twice about drenching it with ketchup. Either compromise by using a smaller amount or switching to sugar-free ketchup. Feel free to add mustard, relish, and a little mayo. Condiments add that little something special to your food, so don’t get rid of them, just make better choices. Helena Darah
Flaxseed Cheddar ‘Biscuits’ 1 egg ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 tbsp. ground flaxseed ½ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp onion powder
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Beat the egg in a bowl. Then beat in the baking powder completely. Continue to mix in the spices, butter and flaxseed. Last, add the cheddar cheese. Roll into two balls and cook in microwave for one minute, then flip and cook for 30 seconds. You can also bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. Enjoy!
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The Sylvanian You Need To Know
Janice Harris
BY MARY HELEN DARAH Meeting with Janice Harris, part of the Epworth Furniture Ministry leadership team, I am reminded of the quote from Maya Angelou: “I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.” Harris, a retired Indiana University chairman of the division of allied health services, has been “throwing back” to our community since the moment she called Sylvania her “home plate.” To commemorate the furniture ministry’s fifth anniversary and the momentous occasion of serving its 500th client, I sat down with her to learn more about the program and its role in the community. How did the Epworth Furniture Ministry come to fruition? It all began as a combination of me needing something to do and a Habitat for Humanity family needing furniture. We were able to secure some items for them and soon after we received a call regarding another family in
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need. A leadership team was formed that included Merilee Jahnke, Ed Bardi, Martha Chapman, Michelle Richards, Peter Machin, Keith Webb and me. The team reached out to another church that had a furniture ministry near Dayton and found out how to start a program. Our first official distribution was Memorial weekend five years ago. How does the process work? We receive clients through an agency referral list that includes the YMCA Battered Woman’s Shelter, FOCUS, and Bethany House, among others. We meet clients at the referring agencies and they give us a list of the five items they need most. Volunteers pick up donated items in our truck (we call them “free loaders”) and sort the items in our facility. We don’t except anything but gently used furniture and household items and do not take large appliances. Clients come in and choose five pieces of furniture. We have an area called the “blessings area” to bless their home with additional items they need such as sheets, blankets, towels, and dishes. A package of books specially selected for each child of the family based on age and gender is also provided. Clients must provide their own vehicle to pick up the items. What memorable moments have you experienced working for the Furniture Ministry? I think for everyone it was providing new hope for the 500th family we served. We helped a young woman who overcame two bouts with cancer receive another chance at a new life for her and her children. We’re so materialistic that we don’t realize what others are faced with in their everyday existence. I also did an intake for a woman from the YMCA shelter. She was moving out of the residence and into her own apartment as her abuser was driving around the agency looking for her. Another woman told me she didn’t have furniture because her husband broke and chopped up every piece of furniture she had. She had nothing. Touching lives that have been so chaotic and crisis-filled and giving them another shot at life is beyond words.
The Epworth Furniture Ministry served its 500th clients who arrived with their vehicle to pick up their much needed items.
Where do you see the Epworth Furniture Ministry heading in the future? We receive 50 percent of our donations from church members and 50 percent from the community. We are growing like crazy. I don’t know what the future holds but it looks good as long as we continue to get quality donations
to serve those in need. We will continue our mission to lift the fallen, restore the broken and heal the hurting. To make a donation or inquire about volunteer opportunities contact the Epworth Furniture Ministry at 567/694-3710, email furnitureministry@epworth.com or visit furnitureministry.org.
Blue Star Memorial dedication planned The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Toledo Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) will hold a dedication ceremony for its newly installed Blue Star Memorial on Friday, May 23 at 1 p.m. “We are honored to have the Blue Star Memorial installed at our Toledo clinic,” said VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) Director Robert P. McDivitt. “It is an excellent addition to our facility and it reinforces our mission to Honor America’s Veterans.” The Blue Star Memorial Program is a program of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. and honors America’s service men and women. The Toledo Blue Star Memorial Plaque was donated by the Anthony Wayne Garden Club. The public is encouraged and welcome to attend the dedication ceremony on May 23, at the VA Toledo CBOC located at 1200 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo. This program began with the planting of 8,000 dogwood trees by the New Jersey
Council of Garden Clubs in 1944 as a living memorial to veterans of World War II. In 1945, the National Council of State Garden Clubs adopted the program and began a Blue Star Highway system, which covers thousands of miles across the Continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii. A large metal Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker was placed at appropriate locations along the way. The program was expanded to include all men and women who had served, were serving or would serve in the armed services of the United States. Memorial Markers and By-Way markers were added to the Highway Markers, to be used at locations such as national cemeteries, parks, veterans’ facilities and gardens. The Blue Star became an icon in World War II and was seen on flags and banners in homes for sons and daughters away at war, as well as in churches and businesses. This program has been active all through the years to the present.
Ability Center Receives Funds From Toledo Elks 53
Toledo Elks Lodge No. 53 Exalted Ruler Tom Klockowski, left, and Loyal Knight Chuck Hilyard, right, presented checks totaling $10,300 to The Ability Center of Greater Toledo Executive Director Tim Harrington. The funds were raised by members of the lodge who host a car show and hold other money-making activities throughout the year for the center.
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Christ Child Society Members Holds Pizza Party for ‘Let’s Read’ Program
Fifth graders (L-R) Nylah Frazier, Breya Norwood and Taniya Boyd attended the pizza party hosted by the Christ Child Society of Toledo.
Volunteers of the Christ Child Society served pizza and cookies to students at the event. The organization provides encouragement and books to children to take home for their reading enjoyment.
Christ Child Society Holds Annual Luncheon
Members of the Christ Child Society (front, L-R) Judy Brouchear, Marlene Heringhaus (back, L-R) Nancy McKelvey, Mary Tonjes, and Pat Weiss of Toledo volunteered at Rosary Cathedral Parish and School, located on Collingwood Blvd., to host a pizza party for children and workers of the ‘Let’s Read’ program. —by Mary Helen Darah
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L-R: Linda Pawlecki, Mary Bell, Sharon Henning, Francie Russeau enjoyed the luncheon at Sylvania Country Club following the end of the year Mass on May 15. New officers are: Charlene Kuhn, president; Anne Marie Blank, treasurer; Donna Niehous, recording secretary; Mary Beth Krebs, corresponding secretary; Cecile Bennett, parliamentarian; Terri Mohler and Jane Larsen, community outreach; Karen Smith, membership, and Kathy Pancone, public relations.
The Barb Sommer Award Winner Jill Kelly was congratulated by Anne Heinl, Meg Sears and Jenny Trojan. The award is given to the new member who has made a significant contribution to the organization.
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Ribbon Cut for Executive on the Main
Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber officially welcomed Executive on the Main as members of Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce. Jeff Kahn, Marianne Bennett and Mayor Craig Stough looked on as Hassan and Kelly Hassan, Ahmed Mehdi and Hanaa Hasan cut the ribbon to officially open. They were joined by Rich Bitter, Sylvania Law Director Leslie Brinning, Economic Development Director Bill Sanford and Sylvania City Councilwoman Katie Cappellini.
Spoons for a Cause
Poppies for Sale Mayor Craig Stough bought a poppy from ‘Miss Poppy’ Gabrielle Lick, a third-grade student at Christ the King at the regular Sylvania City Council meeting on May 19. Miss Poppy, representing the Joseph W. Diehn Post 408, brought the poppies to the council meeting to call attention to the annual Poppy Day sale to raise funds. To commemorate the occasion, the mayor issued a proclamation and presented it to Miss Poppy, declaring Friday as the official Poppy Sale Day.
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Lin McKelvey of Nautica Coffee in Mayberry Village is selling spoons that change color when inserted in cold. All proceeds from the sale of spoons will benefit a Sylvania family, the Holts, whose young son, Zeke, died earlier this year. He had been diagnosed with Batten Disease, a rare neurological condition. McKelvey hopes to raise at least $1,000 to help the family with medical expenses. The spoons will be sold through the summer at Nautica Coffee.
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Section B Market on Main Returns to Tuesdays in Sylvania “Beginning June 3 the Market on Main opens and Tuesdays in downtown Sylvania will be the place to be!” promises Jacquie Olender of Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles on Main. The Market on Main will run through October. In addition to the outdoor market, several downtown merchants will be open to complement the shopping experience for visitors and offer the opportunity to explore both blocks of downtown and enjoy the walkabout area. The event is sponsored by the Downtown Sylvania Association (DSA). “We all are enthusiastic about this ongoing event and look forward to the residents of downtown, as well as all those in the area, taking this opportunity to rediscover downtown,” said Olender, who also serves as the Market on Main organizer on behalf of the DSA. Market on Main is held in the parking lot adjacent to Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles, 5723 N. Main St. New vendors include Jana Whitmore of All Good Things Art and Gift Shop, Steve Colony of Great Lakes Custom Sharpening, Larry and Sheri Ohlman of Ohlman Farms & Greenhouse, Tony and Therese Siebeneck of The Wild Honey Tree and Corrine Cassis of
Sitto’s Pastries. They join returning vendors from Beautiful Blooms by Jen, Country Grains, Farnsel’s Farms, Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles, Louis Keil Jr. & Sons Family Farm and Turkeyfoot Creamery.
New Vendors All Good Things Art and Gift Shop All Good Things manager Jana Whitmore will display the line of Holy Aroma soaps, body washes and lotions developed and made by the Sisters of St. Francis, an assortment of prayer pillows, Pine Cone Press original greeting cards produced by Sr. Sharon Havlicek, and the mosaic tiles created by Sr. Jane Mary and other artwork created by the Sisters. The gift shop is located on the campus of Lourdes University. Great Lakes Custom Sharpening Steve Colony of Great Lakes Custom Sharpening will be on hand each Tuesday to put an edge on the dullest knife or pair of scissors for Farmer’s Market shoppers. “I suggest that people drop off their knives or whatever they want sharpened when they first come to the market. By the time they are done shopping, they can pick up their sharpened tools,” Colony said. “Actually, I sharpen most hand-
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Mary Hutchinson, second from left, of West Unity, Ohio, was the Downtown Delights grand prize winner. Her daughters, Sandy Hillard and Cynthia Boyer, helped their mother collect the big bucket of gifts presented by one of the event organizers, Connie Torrey, right. ‘We love Sylvania and shop here often,’ the prize winner said. She and her daughters were very excited to discover all of the gifts Mrs. Hutchinson received. The basket included gifts totaling over $1,250, with gifts and gift certificates from Ace Hardware, Beautiful Blooms by Jen, C’est la Vie, Executive on the Main, Revé Salon & Spa, Brieschke’s Bakery, Lily Whitestone, Hudson Gallery, Sylvan Studios, Main Street Hair Salon, Choconotes, TK Lane’s Boutique, BelMain Upholstery, Ka’Bloom Flowers & Gifts, Kur Balance, Treo Restaurant, Sylvania Historic Village and Heritage Museum, Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles, Harmony In Life, Angela’s Angels, Keith’s Hair Design, Maumee Bay Kitchen & Bath, Earth to Oven, JEM Photography, Kevin Charles Productions, J&G Pizza Palace, Chandler Café, Lady C, V Concepts, Nutrition Resolution, Cathy McGuire Group and the Sylvania Branch Library.
John Keil of Louis Keil Jr. & Sons Family Farms; Joy Armstrong, curator of the Sylvania Historical Village; Jacquie Olender of Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles and Market Manger, Donna Farnsel of Farnsel Farm, and Jana Whitmore of All Good Things Art and Gift Shop meet to talk about the upcoming market.
powered tools including those you use in the kitchen as well as the yard and garden. I also do salon and barber shears.” Even though he started his business two years ago, Colony has been sharpening for over 30 years for friends and family members that led to the “you should start a business” thing. Sitto’s Pastries Corrine Cassis is bringing her repertoire of butter cookies, baklava and a variety of flat breads to the Sylvania Farmer’s Market. Cassis has been baking her treats for the past seven years in her home kitchen. “I use only rendered butter, which I do myself, in all of my pastries,” she said. “Everything I make is all natural.” Sitto’s (which means grandma in Arabic) Pastries may also be found in Sautter’s and Churchill’s markets. The Wild Honey Tree Tony Siebeneck, of Feed Lucas County Children, and his wife, Therese, are bringing the all-natural honey and maple syrup they produce under the label The Wild Honey Tree, to the Sylvania Farmer’s Market. “We have been keeping bees for over 27 years. And we have over 800 maple trees in our family. Every year we tap the trees, collect the sap and make pure maple syrup. Last year, my wife put together gift packages of honey and maple syrup in antique jars. These were so popular and we received so many requests, we decided to make them available for people to buy, as well,” Siebeneck said.
Returning Vendors Beautiful Blooms by Jen Local florist Jennifer Linehan of Beautiful Blooms by Jen, 5646 Summit St., brings an assortment of fresh cut flowers, hanging baskets and plants along with small gift items to Market on Main. A graduate of the Southview horticulture
program, Linehan realized that floral design was her career path as a high school junior. Her award-winning work in that program led to her receiving a full scholarship to The Ohio State University where she continued her training in the field. Linehan remains active in Ohio and Michigan floral organizations. She regularly attends trade conventions and workshops to learn about the latest trends in the industry and is the only Ohio certified florist in the area. Thanks to her involvement in the statewide organizations, she has developed an active network of sources for specialty flowers and foliage, which contributes to her signature designs. “I am always asking my suppliers what unusual things they have such as fun tropicals or different varieties of orchids. I like to use those flowers that most others do not incorporate in their arrangements,” she said. Country Grains For the past 19 years, Kelly Hewitt and her staff have been providing fresh-baked breads, an assortment of deli meats and cheeses, homemade dips, chicken salad and more from their location at 6806 W. Sylvania Ave. Hewitt will bring assortment of freshbaked sweet, cheese, grain and white breads to the Sylvania Market on Main. In addition, shoppers will be able to purchase a variety of fresh baked cookies and muffins along with homemade strawberry jam and peanut butter for sampling. Farnsel Farm Donna and Mark Farnsel and their son Ed have continued the tradition of her mother and father taking care of the Farnsel Farm just west of Sylvania near Evergreen High School. To launch the Sylvania Market on Main, they will be bringing herbs, bedding plants and hanging baskets. “We’ll have strawberries in MARKET ON MAIN TO 4B
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Downtown Delights Shoppers Fill the Streets
L-R: Readers Kasha and Luanne Harris talk with Renee Millington and Angela Christensen at Angela's Angels.
L-R: Denise Bennett and Ann Marie Reich looked over the items on sale outside of Beautiful Blooms by Jen.
L-R: Faye Darah, Rama Thapar and Rachel Chambers brought their purchases to Char Boyd and Lily Williams at C'est la Vie.
L-R: Cathy Korn and Marilynn Johnson and her son Cole enjoy listening to pianist Paul Jomantas who played at Chandler Cafe. ProMusic generously loaned the keyboard for the evening.
Hanaa Hassan, right, presented a carnation to Annie Batch who was having lunch with her husband, Chris, at Executive Diner on the Main.
George and Danita Cordray and their son-inlaw James Fields, grandson Sawyer and their daughter Cecelia Cordray enjoyed Downtown Delights.
L-R: Melissa Andrews talked with Patty Moor and Carol McDonald at Heaven's Gate Soy Candles.
L-R: Barb Hudson of Hudson Gallery talks with Carol and Ron Coeckerman during Downtown Delights.
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Downtown Delights Shoppers Fill Stores and Restaurants
L-R: The Hinkles – Ann Marie, Addison, Bobby Isabel and Tab – began their Downtown Delights evening at J&G Pizza Palace.
Patsy Haines and her granddaughter Silvanna Sanchez and Cheryl Bennett enjoyed shopping at Heaven's Gate Soy Candles.
Paul Jomantas provided entertainment in Chandler Café for the evening on the keyborad donated by ProMusic.
Mallory Iffland, left, and Matt Wingate of Maumee Bay Kitchen & Bath talk with Melissa Andrews about their facilities.
Sue Briddell of Harmony in Life points out some new jewelry items to Stephanie Santibanez.
Edward McKenney made sure that visitors to KeyBank received freshly popped corn.
Mary Tansey and her granddaughter Erinn and daughter Megan Verkennes enjoy the activities of
L-R: Nadia Merh waits while Kay Suggs finishes her purchases at Lady C with help from Kathy Atkinson.
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Shoppes in the Village Sylvania Historical Village on Main Street
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Downtown Delights Shoppers Enjoy the Experience
Raechel Kolling of the Studio in the Village explains her new line of jewelry to Michele Bubeniak.
Zach Craig purchased a bouquet for his mother from Tracy Weis and Mathilde Fiesel of Ka'Blooms
Erin and Scott Stampflmeier and their son Michael enjoyed the festivities during Downtown Delight.
Jan Kott, left, and Marilyn Walker, right, find many things to buy from Tessa Mossing, center of TK Lane’s Boutique.
Lily Whitestone personnel Debby Balmat, owner Pat Meyer, Donna Gallagher and Lita Campbell talk with Lily Riley who was shopping during Downtown Delights.
Sodbuster bartender Frank Bobroski greeted Dave Achen and Suzie Greene who stopped in for Happy Hour after shopping during Downtown Delights.
Shelly Miller and Susie Nowak enjoy dinner on the Treo Restaurant patio.
Joann and Dick Okuley purchased individual pies from Veronica and Lori Vincent at Earth to Oven Bakery.
L-R: Barb Riggs and Emily Snyder of Kur Balance and Michele Kunkel, right, learned about the menu of services offered the new massage therapy salon.
Tom Prescott of Choconotes, right, made sure Melissa Andrews had one of his specialty treats.
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June followed by at least seven different varieties of cherry tomatoes and at least 20 different kinds of peppers,” Mrs. Farnsel stated. She said other vegetables will be available during the season. Garden Nursery Roger Zielinski has been an organic gardener for the past four years. “I started growing a wide range of produce for myself at Common Space Too. Then I found that others shared my taste so I began taking produce to local farmers’ markets,” he recalled. Zielinski will bring his wide range of organically grown produce including tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, carrots, tomatoes, broccoli and related produce along with lots of lettuce to the Sylvania Market on Main. Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles Jacquie Olender’s Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles are on display and available for sale at the Market on Main. Her signature ‘Drunk’n’ Mosquito’ is the featured candle in the market display while the many other varieties are available inside her neighboring shop. This is the sixth season for this trademarked, awardwinning candle and is Heaven’s Gate’s best seller. Olender is a huge supporter of “Shop Small, Shop Local.” She uses all local vendors to produce her candles and even recycles the glass containers from Libbey for her customers. Louis Keil, Jr. & Sons Family Farm John Keil of Louis Keil Jr. & Sons Family Farm will offer an assortment of homegrown fruit and vegetables along with flowers and
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herbs at the Market on Main. “We will have several new items including up to 16 different colors of cherry tomatoes,” Keil promised. The Louis Keil Jr. & Sons Family Farm is located at 9022 West Central Ave., Sylvania. “I am excited to be part of the Market on Main in Sylvania. My father was born and raised in Sylvania and I hold it close to my heart. I think it’s very important to keep a community close and Sylvania has been blessed with good planning over the years to be able to offer a great place to be and live.” Turkeyfoot Creamery When house painter Del Burkholder realized that his health was at risk because of an allergy to paint, he turned a longtime hobby into a new career path. “I have been raising goats since I was nine years old and have always enjoyed ice cream made from goat’s milk,” he recalled. “When I was faced with finding a new career, I thought why not try artisan goat cheese?” He began Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery and for the past two years Burkholder has been busy perfecting his cheese-making skills and building his brand locally. He credits the help of his cheese consultant, Holland-born Harold Schuller, with his success. To date, his cheeses can be found at The Andersons Market, Sautter’s, Churchill’s, Claudia’s and the Phoenix Cooperative and in several restaurants including Element 112. More market participants will be featured in the June 4th issue.
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Section C The 21st Annual 24-Hour Challenge Was Fun Event for All
Julia Ruetz, Valeria Goodrich, Valya Snyder, Samantha Amborski and Ericka Bihn were members of the Arbor Hills team.
Mary Kowalski and her daughter Lisa Miller and granddaughter Miranda were ready for activities at the 21st annual SCAT 24-Hour Challenge.
Kayleigh McHugh, Keith Dona, David Kentopp, 'Chief' Alex Ulrey, Sean McCormach and Aubrie Hollendona of Southview were hoping their team would place number one.
Zion Hortton, Domanic Nichols, Chris Kaminski, Connor Crandell and Ethan Archer were part of the McCord Warriors.
Southview's Flag team included Lizzie Potter, Lindsay Buggert, Angie Bittor, Emma King, Bridgette Dorn, Seth Mikesel, Hanna Tipton, and Marian Freuche.
Mikayla Simpson and Wyatt Lazar of Northview were members of the EH Team representing Canada.
Todd Wesley of Timberstone Junior High School was serious about completing laps around the track.
SCAT Olympics committee members Paige Ankney, Jo Owens, John Regan and Roberta Sefing were happy with the weather and the great turnout of participants.
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Chamber Scholarship Winners
Chamber Students of the Month Northview principal Steve Swaggerty and Mark and Shelly Schafer congratulate their daughter Tori on winning one of the chamber’s scholarships. Logan Sander, Southview senior, also won a chamber scholarship and was congratulated by her mother, Beth Sander, and Southview principal Dave McMurray.
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L-R: Northview principal Steve Swaggerty, Rob and Kathy Bules with their daughter, Northview senior Rachel Bules, and Southview senior Paulina Kamburowski, the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce’s students of the month and her parents Jerzy and Magdalena Kamburowski and Southview principal Dave McMurray were at the May 6 chamber meeting.
Sylvan Students Receive CARE Awards
The Northview Musician of the Week is senior cellist Ben Pifer. A cellist in the Northview Chamber Orchestra, he is also active in the Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra and participates annually in OMEA Solo and Ensemble. At Northview, he is also active in the Science Olympiad and National Honor Society. After graduation, he plans to study biology with a business minor at Florida State University. A private student of Yang Kun Song, Ben is the son of Jamie and Paul Pifer.
Connor Davis and Madison Prater, Sylvan 1st graders, won CARE awards at the 13th annual Claire’s Day. Twenty-five Sylvania students won a CARE award for showing great improvement in reading. FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
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SCHUYLER STUPICA A STUDENT SPEAKS
A Blessing in Disguise Two weeks ago, as exam prep and end-ofyear IB (International Baccalaureate) projects dominated my existence, Schuyler Stupica I looked for a way to keep my demanding workload in perspective. The prospect of summer was always there for me as a light at the end of the tunnel, but one day I came to a much more meaningful realization that helped me to not only endure, but appreciate the stress I felt from schoolwork. I was working on the first five pages of my Extended Essay (a ten page essay required of all IB Full Diploma students), and it was taking hours. I bemoaned the fact that I had to spend such an exorbitant amount of time on just this one project, and wished that I did not have to do the essay at all. The subject of my essay? The Central Asia Institute’s relative successes and failures in meeting the educational needs of girls in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. I’m sure you notice the irony of this situation: I was complaining about having to write a paper about how girls around the world are denied an education. Talk about a wake-up call. In the Middle East and other developing parts of the world, it is difficult and dangerous for girls to receive an education. In Afghanistan, the threat of Taliban attack prevents many girls from going to school, which is why the nation’s female literacy rate is a dismal thirteen percent. In Pakistan, more than half of
all women are illiterate, and only eighteen percent have ten or more years of education. On October 9, 2012, 15-year-old Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by a Talib on her way to school. She was then forced to leave her home country in order to safely pursue her education. Malala fights for girls to have the opportunity to write papers like mine. When I put my seemingly insurmountable workload in a context like that, my perspective changed completely. Instead of looking at my schoolwork as cruel and unusual punishment, I was able to see it for what it really is: a blessing. High school students may complain about the hours of homework we have to do, the ACTs we have to take, and the college application essays we have to write, but what we often fail to realize is that there are millions of disenfranchised children around the world who would love to take our place. We grumble about waking up early to go to school, while they walk miles to one-room school buildings or scratch lessons in the dirt. We wonder how we are ever going to choose which college to attend, while they wonder if they will even get to finish elementary school. We excitedly await breaks from school, while they risk their lives to attend it. And the only difference between us is where we were born. So this is my request of all the high school students out there who are grumbling about exams right about now. You have a right to be stressed - there is a serious amount of pressure put on us to succeed. You even have the right to grumble from time to time, if it makes you feel better. But when negative thoughts about schoolwork threaten to overwhelm you, try to put your situation in perspective. It can be easy to think that we have it so hard (trust me, I know from experience), but try to remember to see your mound of homework for what it is: a blessing in disguise.
Sylvania Southviview 2014 After Prom would like to thank all of our sponsors who helped make our after prom cruise a big success. We couldn’t have done it without their help. Frankel Dentistry George Namay DDS Hires Dental Care J Foster Jewelers
The Andersons Yark Automotive Group Buckeye Cablesytems Brookview Dental Costco Wholesale Dental Health Associates of Sylvania The Horwitz Family Directions Credit Union Domo Sushi
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Emily Clark and her cousin Catherine Steele donated their hair Wednesday, May 7, to Locks of Love. Catherine attends Highland Elementary school and Clark works for Harbor Behavioral as a graphic design coordinator. They were inspired to donate their hair after their aunt in California was diagnosed with breast cancer. According to Clark, she is currently in remission and has had a wonderful recovery.
Wild Ones Scholarship Award Evergreen High School Senior Sarah Parker has won a scholarship award in recognition for her devotion and conservation efforts within the Oak Openings Region. In fact, Sarah is no stranger to the conservation world: her father, Dave Parker, is now a retired Metroparks Chief of Operations and Ranger Service, and her mother, Robin Parker, is a Land Manager at Olander Park System. As the Conservation Intern for Olander last summer, Sarah was instrumental in achieving various habitat restoration goals. She controlled invasive plants, worked with the landscape architect intern on a traffic roundabout in Sylvania, and planted various native plants. When it comes to plant
identification, current college students and even graduates have emphasized that Parker’s ability surpasses even their knowledge base. Her desire to learn about native plants, animals, and insects is another aspect of her dedication to doing more for local habitats. As a recipient of this award, Parker will receive a yearlong membership from Wild Ones, a national conservation non-profit organization (wildones.org). Although hundreds of dedicated students are involved each year in multiple relevant initiatives within the Oak Openings Region, only five regional students were chosen to receive this award.
‘Shoot for no Bullying‘ at McCord
JCC/ YMCA of Sylvania Jed’s Barbeque & Brew Meijer Q-Zar
Shadow Valley Tennis Clubs Sylvania Recreation The University of Toledo Vin Devers Autohaus Sylvania
Drs. Belanger & Marra First Federal Savings & Loan of Delta The Flower Market Highland Meadows Golf Club Holly Farms Animal Care Center Kroger Kurt Nielson Marco’s Pizza Matthew Maley DDS
McDonald’s Secor Rd. Mossing Spas and More Mr. Freeze Potbelly Sandwich Shop Russ’ Auto Wash Spuyten Duyval Golf Club Toni & Guy West Suburban Animal Hosp.
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Stop bullying. That is the message that Kevin Daley, aka “Special K,” brought to the sixth grade classes at McCord Junior High on Friday, May 9. His message to help students prevent, stop and stand up to bullying fits with the Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) activities that McCord has initiated with the sixth grade class. Daley, an internationally renowned 10-
year veteran and former captain of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters, a Guinness Book of World Record holder, author and motivational speaker, assisted and spearheaded the organizations’ bullying prevention program, and the message he now takes to schools and youth organizations is STOP: Stand Together Open-Minded & Proud.
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Ace Hardware of Sylvania Georgia Pacific Amie’s Pizza Factory Great Lakes Credit Union Amy Blackmar Gino’s Pizza Andersons Market Great Lakes Marketing Andrea Price Haas-Jordon Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar Harmony in Life Barry Bagels Hit of the Party Bartz Viviano Holly Farms Animal Care Center Bayer Hardware Hudson Gallery Beauty Room Salon J & G Pizza Belle Tire Jamieson’s Audio Video Bob Evans Jeff Traudt Insurance Bravo! Jett’s Pizza Brite Cleaners Ken’s Flower Shops Buffalo Wild Wings King Chef Café Donuts Koala Berry C’est La Vie Kroger Champion Credit Union La Luna Salon Chick-Fil-A Learning Express Chris & Linda Grill The Limelite Boutique Chris Raszka Little Caesar’s Pizza Christel McCaskey Magic Wok Restaurants Cinco de Mayo Matthew Lark DDS City Bar-B-Que Max and Erma’s Classic Café Metamora State Bank Cougar Club Men’s Warehouse Monroe St. Creative Headlines Mossing Spas and More Edible Arrangements Mr. Burgess and his students Firehouse Subs Mr. Freeze First Choice Hair Cutters Organic Bliss Fortune Inn Overcashier & Horst Heating & Air Fricker’s Conditioning
Purdue Law Offices Ralphies/Frisch’s Rob Snider Rooster’s Men’s Grooming Center Sautter’s Market Schramm’s Flowers Scrambler Marie’s Services Credit Union Shawn’s Irish Tavern Sherwin-Williams Sofo Foods Starbucks on Central Smitty’s Automotive Service Stough & Stough Architects Subway Sylvania Area Federal Credit Union Taco Bell Tevana The Tarschis Family Toledo Coin Exchange Toledo Mud Hens Toledo Walleye Toledo Zoo Travel Experts, Inc. Ventura’s Vito’s Pizza Wendy Carey Werner Hallmark Wilkinson Sportswear Wildwood Athletic Club Yankee Candle Zacharya’s Eatery & Cafe
The entire school community at St. Ursula Academy took a day off from their books and other jobs to do service in the community April 30. On their ninth annual Day of Caring, the 600 girls and their teachers and administrators volunteered in 31 local agencies, doing tasks from gardening to painting to tutoring to visiting the sick. The event is a way for the school community to put into practice one of the school’s core values – service – and to do good for others. At an assembly before the day began, the school celebrated receiving a Jefferson Award Silver Banner for their service in 2013. —by Christine Holiday
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DESIREE THOMPSON CHILD CARE CHAT
Choosing a Quality Summer Camp It’s important to do research on the summer camp you are considering for your child; you can check them out on the Web, call and ask questions, and talk to other parents. Some important things to look for and ask about are: • Staff-to-child ratio during a normal day, as well as field trips and swimming activities • Staff training and experience • Is a typical daily schedule posted and easy to follow? • Does weekly lesson plan include arts and crafts as well as outside activities? • How are emergencies handled at camp or if you need to reach your child immediately? • Medications policies and procedures. Who is in charge of medications? • Are field trips well planned out and do you know your role as far as preparing your child for the day? • Who provides field trip transportation? Desiree Thompson
• How are the campers divided into groups? • Sick child policy Here at Sylvania Child Care we strive to achieve and excel in these areas. We double our ratios during all field trip and swimming activities. All lead staff as well as staff that open in the morning and close in the evening are certified in Childcare safety courses. The children are divided into age groups during day-camp hours. We have weekly themes and field trips. The camp staff also does weekly lesson plans that include a variety of crafts, experiments and outdoor games. Please feel free to check us out. We are always happy to welcome new families into our program. Desiree Thompson, with an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, is the director of Sylvania Child Care, a pay-as-you-stay, statelicensed child care program, which serves children ages 3-11. She can be reached at 419/885-2451 or desiree@scsonline.org or www.sylvaniachildcare.org. Sylvania Child Care is a program of Sylvania Community Services.
About the Program Thompson has been the director of the Sylvania Community Services childcare program since last February. She had been the assistant director for the past seven years. She looks forward to marshaling the program forward, building on all of the successes it has enjoyed over the years. “We have a very good program with dedicated staff members,” she said. “I plan to make
staff training and in-service a continuing process,” Thompson promised. “We have been partnering with several groups to enhance our programming including the Girl Scouts and Hunger Alliance, which offers nutrition training and suggests exercise programs. “Children learn how to make healthy snacks and how to eat healthy foods. The Girl Scouts help with arts and crafts and have presented programs such as anti-bullying. They are also going to offer programs for starting businesses such as baby sitting and dog walking,” she said. “We plan to incorporate other groups to offer Spanish lessons and more,” she said. “We are hoping to also include Boy Scouts into our program, as well.” Thompson oversees Three Star rated SCS Woodrow preschool program where children ages 3 to 5 can come for full-day Creative Curriculum®-based education programs. Two lead teachers with two assistant teachers are helped by four teaching aides. The staff is highly trained and many have over 10 years of childcare experience. Lead teachers are Early Childhood Education majors and all teachers participate in ongoing in-service training in
First Aid, CPR, Communicable Diseases, and Child Abuse Prevention. Before and after school child care beginning at 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for children in Grades K-6 is offered in five Sylvania Schools locations serving the entire Sylvania school district. Those programs are located at Central Trail, Highland, HillView, Whiteford and Maplewood elementary schools. Children from Sylvan and Stranahan are transported to the most convenient location. Thompson also is in charge of the summer camp program, which is held at Maplewood Elementary School beginning June 11 through Aug, 19 for children ages 6 through 11. This year’s theme, “The Movies,” will be carried out with different movies featured in activities and twice-weekly field trips. Swimming at nearby Plummer Pool is a daily activity. Thompson plans to incorporate the Girl Scouts, Hunger Alliance and others (including the Lourdes basketball team and the Northview cheerleaders and dance team) to augment this year’s summer camp program. “We are looking forward to a fun and rewarding summer camp experience,” she said.
Central Trail Students Learn Candle Making
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Central Trail students in Carol Kopfmann’s class, Hisham Zriel, Eddie Merrell, Joshua Vraughan and Carly McMahon learned about candle dipping from Sylvania Historical Village and Heritage Museum curator Joy Armstrong. The third grade classes visited the village and museum on Friday, May 16 to learn about early Sylvania history.
Northview Business Students Place 13 in Nation Sylvania resident Marcus Meyers, graduated May 3 from The University of Toledo with a master’s degree in Social Work. He also was inducted into The National Honor Society of Social Work Students for achieving a GPA greater than 3.7. He did his master’s internship with the Sylvania School System. He is the son of Jackie and Brian Heil and Mark and Nicole Meyers.
Sarah Klepzig, Heather Dorner, Meagan Jamieson and Gabrielle Croci placed 13th in the nation in the Global Marketing contest at the Business Professionals of America 2014 National Leadership Conference held in Indianapolis April 30 to May 4. They joined over 5,000 conference attendees from across the nation to participate in national level business skills competitions.
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Girls Scouts host Thin Mint Sprint/Shortbread Shuffle
Alyssa, Ron, and Jackie Libben took part in the Thin Mint Sprint/Shortbread Shuffle hosted by the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. Over 150 Girl Scouts and 140 community members participated in the event.
The Thin Mint Sprint/Shortbread Shuffle was held May 16 at Fossil Park, 5675 Centennial Rd., in Sylvania.
Highland Elementary Spring Fling
The Smith family of Sylvania attended the Highland Elementary Spring Fling held at Centennial Terrace on May 16.
Amy Molinaro and Cerella Ayall participated in the event that benefited the Girl Scouts Family Partnership Campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;By Mary Helen Darah
Cattle breed coming to Toledo Zoo Three Watusi cattle have arrived at the Toledo Zoo and are on exhibit in Tembo Trail, near the rhinos.The Watusi species originated in eastern Africa. The original wild species has been extinct since the 1600s. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s species survives as highly coveted domesticated animals. Nicknamed â&#x20AC;&#x153;the cattle of kings,â&#x20AC;? they have historically been regarded as a status symbol and a form of currency among the elite. Watusi cattleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most striking feature is their lyre-shaped horns, which can reach up to 8 feet from tip to tip. The horns continue to grow throughout the animalsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives, with a honeycomb of blood vessels inside acting like radiators to keep the animals cool in hot temperatures. Unlike many African animals,
though, Watusi cattle are equally comfortable in cold temperatures. The Zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three Watusi cattle are all sixyear-old males standing 4 to 5 feet tall with horns that measure 3 to 7 feet. Impressive animal ambassadors like these are just one reason the Toledo Zoo is rated second among the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s zoos, and eighth among overall family attractions, by FamilyFun Magazine. In addition to the new Watusi cattle at the Toledo Zoo, making a return visit May 23-25, are Penguin Beach, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Keet Retreat sponsored by BP, and Flamingo Key sponsored by Toledo Express Airport. The opening weekend celebrations are sponsored by Kroger.
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Sam Kasza, center, his dad Matt, and his friend George Cole enjoy food at the Fast Food tent.
Megan Gardam, race director, and Allison Kwasniak, program and partnership team leader for the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio, are hoping to make the Thin Mint Sprint /Shortbread Shuffle an annual event.
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Lanigan elected VP of Ohio Council on Criminal Justice Education
Dale Lanigan
Lourdes University announced that Dale Lanigan, Ed.D., chairperson of the Department of Sociology & Justice Studies and
Named WHAC Coach of the Year
Lourdes University head men’s lacrosse coach Patrick Yannarelli has been named the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. Yannarelli led the Gray Wolves to an 11-3 record in the program’s first season and helped Lourdes to a ranking of 16th nationally in the final the MCLA Division II regular season poll of the year.
assistant professor, has been appointed vice president of the Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Education for the 2014-2015 academic year. In the 2015-2016 academic year he will serve as president of the organization, a consortium of Ohio colleges and universities whose mission is to promote education and research in the administration of criminal justice and to facilitate communication and cooperation with practitioners in the field. As vice president, Lanigan will act to encourage the development of criminal justice education in Ohio and will work with the OCCJE’s President to implement annual events including a career fair and student research conference. Lanigan joined the Lourdes community in 2000, after serving in several academic positions at The University of Toledo. At Lourdes, he has been involved in the operation of the Sociology & Justice Studies Department, has directed the Criminal Justice Program, has served on a number of university committees, and has developed curriculum and created courses such as Ethics & Criminal Justice and
Understanding Terrorism. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Elmira College in New York, a Master of Arts degree in theology & ethics from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, and a Doctor of Education degree in educational sociology from The University of Toledo. In addition to his leadership in the OCCJE, he is a member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and the North Central Sociological Association, and served as part of the planning committee for the 2013 National Conference on Restorative Justice held at The University of Toledo last June. Lanigan also serves on the Criminal Justice Advisory Boards at Whitmer High School and Northwest State Community College, and on the Citizens Advisory Board at the Toledo Correctional Institution. “Lourdes has held institutional membership in the OCCJE for several years, and last spring hosted the organization’s annual research conference. Our involvement with the organization has been very beneficial to our students in a number of ways. For example, it
has afforded them the opportunity to do research and to learn of career possibilities through a job fair. The OCCJE gives students the chance to meet young scholars from other peer institutions, to form working relationships with others who share similar interests, and to hear from significant people in the variety of criminal justice fields,” noted Dr. Lanigan of his passion for OCCJE. For more than 40 years, OCCJE has been bringing together criminal justice educators and practitioners to facilitate cooperation and to promote the expansion of professional criminal justice education, its subsequent application to the field, and to actively engage in the elevation of the ethical and personnel standards of the criminal justice field. Two annual OCCJE activities highlight the pursuit of this mission: a fall career fair and a spring research conference. Throughout the year, OCCJE members also have the opportunity to network with a variety of criminal justice professionals concerning education-related matters. Visit http://www.occje.org for more information.
During the 2014 season, Yannarelli had three players earn First Team All-WHAC honors and another named to the Honorable Mention squad. Jared Yoshino, Northview was named the league’s Newcomer of the Year. Signs to dance Lourdes University head cheer and dance coach Ori Rife has announced that Terra Marquis signed a letter of intent to dance for the Gray Wolves beginning with the 2014-2015 school year. “Terra has a great energy that will be a great contribution to the team,” Rife stated. “Her ability to perform will benefit us
in competitions.” A native of Ottawa Lake, Mich., Marquis is a product of Whiteford High School and has danced for 10 years at Daryl Jarvis, and Hanf studios. She has knowledge of tap, lyrical, and hip hop. Upon arriving at Lourdes, Marquis intends to study nursing. Named to WHAC All-Academic Team in Women’s Golf Lourdes University’s women’s golf team had three members named to the WolverineHoosier Athletic Conference All-Academic Team for the 2013-2014 season.
Kallie Breyfogle, Sylvania, Southview Roberta Craider, Brecksville, Ohio/Padua Franciscan and Heather Steiner, Tiffin, Ohio/Calvert are the first three women’s golfers in program history to be named to the team. In order to be selected to the team, players must be a junior or above in academic standing and maintain a 3.25 or higher cumulative grade point average. Breyfogle is a junior education major with a 3.578 GPA, Craider sports a 3.374 GPA as a nursing major, and Steiner is a biology major who carries a 3.326 GPA.
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Pacesetter Soccer named Ohio Club of the Year; affiliates with Aston Villa According to Jimmy Walker, executive director of the Pacesetter Soccer Club, it has been a good spring for Pacesetter soccer Pacesetter Soccer Club’s programs (U8-U18 for boys and girls ) were named the Club of the Year for Ohio North. This is the sixth time in seven years Pacesetter has achieved this award for the boys program and the first for the girls program. And topping that news was the announcement that Pacesetter and one of the top professional teams in Great Britain, Aston Villa, have formed an alliance. “We are the first American soccer club to form a partnership with Aston Villa. This is a great opportunity for our players and our club,” Walker pointed out. “This partnership provides us with access to Aston Villa's educational materials, curriculum and coaching methods. We have adopted their player self evaluation methods and we have already started to see a difference,” Walker said. “It also gives our players exposure to those top professional players and offers a pathway for our players to reach the next level of play” Walker contends the partnership came about as a result of Pacesetter’s overall high quality programming along with the tremendous success of last year’s Pacesetter
Villa Super 20 team sponsored by Aston Villa. The new team reached the national championship and only lost in the final game. As the premier U20 Men's league, the Super 20 League provides the platform for top 17-20 year olds in the United States and Canada to compete at the elite level. While serving as a reserve team system for Major League Soccer and the Professional Developmental League, the Super 20 league features teams competing in regional divisions consisting of 8-10 regular season matches throughout the summer months. The Super 20 League is the leading avenue for players to progress to the professional ranks. “This has been one of my goals since I started working here,” Walker remembered Walker, who grew up in Birmingham, England, played for the Academy at Aston Villa Football Club from the English Premier League prior to Tiffin University where he played and coached. Following graduation, he was a preliminary draft pick by New England Revolution from MLS and ended up playing professionally in Cleveland and Michigan for several years. However, the allure of coaching beckoned and Walker became a college soccer coach for Tiffin University and Duquesne
University in the Atlantic 10 Conference. After success at Duquesne, Walker moved to Penn State University in the Big Ten where he coached until accepting the Pacesetter Soccer Club executive director position. Pacesetter Invitational The club is gearing up to host the annual Pacesetter Invitational, which will include over 300 teams from around the Midwest over the Memorial Day Weekend. The following weekend, Pacesetter will host the state tournament. “We are fortunate to havet he best soccer facility in Ohio right here in Sylvania,” Walker said. And, we have an outstanding club with
committed and dedicated kids, parents and coaches,' he said. Over 600 kids are involved in the program with an additional 600 in the Academy program, a joint venture with Sylvania Recreation. The mission of The Pacesetter Soccer Club is to provide northwestern Ohio youth the opportunity to develop individual and team soccer skills to their fullest potential through expert training and excellent team competition. Pacesetter tryouts will take place in June. For information visit the pacesetter website at www.pacesettersoccer.net.
Studly Sylvania Striders
The Studly Sylvania Striders team consisting of L-R: Barry Rosen, Dan Gehling, Steve Hood and Mike Bader competed in the Glass City Marathon on Sunday, April 27. –by Mary Helen Darah
Aston Villa CEO Paul Faulkner and Pacesetter Soccer executive director Jimmy Walker at Villa Park.
Commits to Marathon Classic
Squash Champ Lexi Thompson, winner of the 2014 Kraft Nabisco Championship, has officially committed to play in this year’s Marathon Classic July 17 to 20 at Highland Meadows Golf Club. With her win at the Kraft Nabisco Championship, Thompson, who is only 19 years old, became the second youngest major champion in the history of the LPGA. Tickets for the 2014 Marathon Classic Presented by Owens Corning and O-I can be purchased online at: www.marathonclassic.com. In addition, a special two-for-one offer for weekly grounds tickets is available at all area Kroger stores. Children 17 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult.
Ryan Leslie, a junior at Northview, won the Toledo Club Squash Championship on April 10 and in doing so became the youngest person in club history to win. The Toledo Club has been crowning a club champion every year since 1925. Leslie has achieved a national ranking as high as 56 in the country in the U17 division. In the last three months he has won the Sunny Squash Florida U19 championship, the 2014 Chicago Metrosquash U19 championship, and came in second in the San Diego U19 championship.
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MIKE FROELICH FIRE SAFETY
A Day in the Life of the Sylvania Fire Department – Part 2 How the fire department responds to your call for help How does the fire department respond when you call 911? The 911 system in Lucas County uses a tiered system. That means each call is dispatched based on its specific need. The first response for any call in Lucas County and in most of the United States is from the fire department, as firehouses are strategically placed throughout a community based on the Public Protection Classification from the Insurance Services Office, Inc. and National Fire Protection Association guidelines. In Sylvania, your call from a land line would either go through our township police/fire dispatcher if you live in the township or through the city police dispatcher then to our dispatchers if you live in the city of Sylvania. If you dial 911 from a cell phone, it will go to the nearest dispatch center of the cell tower you connect to; your information is then relayed to our dispatchers. If you dial 419/882-0022, your call will go directly to our dispatchers every time. If you are reporting a medical emergency, your call may be transferred to Lucas County EMS who has specially trained Emergency Medical Dispatchers to further evaluate your needs. From the Lucas County EMS phone evaluation, either a Lucas County EMS Life Squad would be dispatched for any needed Advanced Life Support transport, or a private ambulance company would be sent if
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Basic Life Support transport is needed. The Sylvania Fire Department currently does not provide ambulance transportation service. All Sylvania fire engines and ladder trucks are staffed and equipped for ALS service to provide the best care available as soon as they arrive. Sylvania was the first fire department in Lucas County to provide 100 percent ALS care from all first due fire engines and ladder trucks. Your Sylvania Fire Department has been recognized by Lucas County EMS, along with Life Squad #6 (based in Sylvania and staffed with your Sylvania firefighters) for having a cardiac arrest save rate 16 percent higher than the rest of the LCEMS system as a whole. Each Fire Engine and Ladder Truck is staffed with a minimum of three firefighters. Each call receives a response from the fire department based on what is needed. National standards of care for EMS calls require a minimum of three providers per patient for Basic Life Support and five providers for Advanced Life Support. For all calls the fire department sends the closest fire unit. A vehicle crash will have multiple fire units dispatched. This is to be prepared for the potential of multiple victims and to take care of any fire, fluid leaks that could cause environmental damage or patient extrication needs. The fire engines are also used to protect the firefighters and police officers working the crash scene from on-coming traffic. Your Sylvania Fire Department maintains a minimum of 12 firefighters on-duty every day, staffing three Engines and oneLadder Truck plus two firefighters on the LCEMS Life Squad operating from four firehouses. For a reported structure fire (dispatched as a ‘Regular Alarm’) we respond two Engine’s, the Ladder Truck, a Life Squad and a chief officer (nine firefighters + the Life Squad for medical and chief for command) as well as an automatic aid Engine
from Springfield Township Fire Department. If smoke and/or fire are reported, the last Sylvania Engine will also respond and Toledo Fire & Rescue Department will be called to fill-in at an empty Sylvania firehouse. Why do we need that many firefighters responding to a structure fire? Firefighting is very labor intensive and task specific. The majority of the tasks that need to be completed at a fire need to be completed in conjunction with other tasks. A better way to put it is that all the tasks need to be done right away, not later, as each task affects the other. National standards recommend that a minimum of 15 firefighters are needed on scene of a typical 2,000-square-foot residence (with no basement or exposures). The standards stipulate the first fire engine should arrive within four minutes and the remainder of the responding units arrive in no more than eight minutes, and that all responding fire engines and ladder trucks have a minimum of four firefighters on each of them. A study of fire-ground tasks completed in 2010 by the National Institute of Standards and Technology reinforces the NFPA Standard of
staffing, and the OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) rules requiring two firefighters outside and ready for rescue when two enter a dangerous area. What do these firefighters do? One is the Incident Commander, one is the scene Safety Officer and aid to the commander, a minimum of one pump operator, three firefighters on the first fire attack hose line, three firefighters for a back-up hose line, a minimum of two firefighters to ventilate the structure of smoke and hot gases, a minimum of two firefighters as a rescue/safety team, two firefighters for scene support, completing duties such as hydrant hook-up, utility control, forcible entry if needed and placing ground ladders. More firefighters are needed based on many factors including if there are injured people, multiple fire engines flowing water, an aerial ladder is being used or it is a larger home or a commercial building. More fire fighters are also needed to be able to rotate the working crews for relief with fresh crews, especially in extreme weather. Next time – what does a firefighter really do all day?
SAHS S Y LVA N I A H I S T O RY C H R O N I C L E D BY MIMI MALCOLM
More Pioneer Families Catherine “Lucella” Green was the eldest daughter of Dr. Horace Green. Lucella, as she was known, was born in 1843 in Sylvania. She was a child of six when her father died from cholera. Lucella was married to Samuel Work Corbin by age 17 and moved to Terre Haute, Ind., where her husband worked for a cooper in 1860. Sometime after the 1860 census they moved to Adrian, Mich. Samuel Corbin enlisted in 1862 and served as a corporal in the Indiana 18th Battery of Infantry as a gunner during the Civil War. On Dec. 22, 1863, he was killed at Mossy Creek, Tenn., by a shell from a rebel battery. He is buried in the Knoxville National Cemetery in Tennessee. Lucella remained in Adrian for a time but returned to Sylvania, presumably to be with her family. In December 1866 she married William Acers, a well-to-do son of a pioneer farmer who had made his money in the 1858 California Gold Rush. William was born in New York and came to Sylvania Township with his parents, Elliott and Rosannah, in 1844. Elliott had purchased 160 acres of land where Acres Road is today. Acres Road was actually named for the Acers’ farm, but no one knows why the name was misspelled. It may be that it was recorded incorrectly as the names are pronounced the same. The road was originally a dirt road that ran from Monroe St. to about ¼ mile past Alexis Rd. William left his parent’s home to strike it rich in 1858. He was one of the lucky ones, and when he returned to Sylvania Township he purchased 47 acres of land from his father, located east of Acres Road, in the summer of
1866. He and Lucella lived at 5800 Alexis Rd. (Their home was torn down and Fazoli’s restaurant was built on the spot and today it is a Tim Horton’s.) William and Lucella spent their lives on the farm. They were the parents of four children: Archie, born in 1871 and died at age 10, a baby born in 1878 who lived 5 days, Stella, born in 1883 who lived 2 ½ months, and Elliott, born in 1869 and died in 1954. Elliott Acers grew up on the farm and inherited more of the original land owned by his father and uncle. He married Mabel Price and they lived in a home at 5860 Alexis Road (where the dental office and Taco Bell are located today) until their deaths. Elliott served on the board of education in Sylvania, was a Sylvania Township trustee for 14 years, and served 13 years on the Sylvania Village Council. They never had children, and just before his death Elliott sold the farmland to a developer. After Elliott’s father died in 1913 his mother, Lucella, came to live with him until her death in 1921. Elliott Sr., Rosannah, William, Lucella, Archie, the baby and Stella are all buried in Association Cemetery. Elliott and Mabel are buried in Toledo Memorial Park Cemetery, not far from where Elliott spent his whole life. Interested in Sylvania history? Stop in at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 North Main St. on Wednesdays, Saturdays or Sundays from 14pm to learn more.
William and Lucella (Green) Acers’ home, 5800 Alexis Road, Sylvania, Ohio.
SYLVANIA HISTORICAL VILLAGE Needs Volunteers To Bring The Past To Life! • Unique, hands-on activities • Our developed programs are fun & easy to present • Flexible schedules – fall, spring, & special events like Fossil Fest, Fall Festival & Holiday Happenings • Period clothing provided • Fun, friendly atmosphere • Opportunities for students to earn service hours
For info call the Sylvania Historical Village at 419/882-4865 or e-mail hist.village@gmail.com
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JANIS WEBER THE MOUSE TRAP Organize your photos: How many photos do you have stored on your computer? Lots…me too. They need to be organized, sorted and some eliminated. Some need to be cropped and Janis Weber flipped to a different degree since some imported sideways and upside-down. Let’s chat about some free programs that can help you with all these issues. With a hard drive full of photos, it’s easy to miss some important ones that are tucked away deep on your folders. How can you possibly keep track of them all? Picasa can help. This program finds every photo and sorts them for you automatically. You can tag them, edit them, organize them, and create albums and so much more. Then share your favorite photos online with your family and friends. It’s a great way to keep track of your photos and get them out in the light of day where they belong. If editing photos is what you have in mind, then this alternative to Photoshop is what you need. GIMP, which stands for GNU Image
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 Together, We Can And together we, the residents of Sylvania, do promote a healthy lifestyle drug/alcohol/bully free for children of ALL ages. For the 21st time, our community stepped up to the plate to celebrate SCAT's 24-Hour Relay Challenge to benefit all. Around 200 attendees including students from sixth grade to high school seniors joined their adult coaches and a multitude of dedicated volunteers - past participants, parents, grandparents, area business representatives, city officials, community leaders, retirees, senior citizens, along with many other folk - to spend a whole day of fun, team play and fitness. A determined entity, SCAT, shows how all of us can choose to be winners by playing, serving, and celebrating the common cause, saying “no" to negativity! Olympics! SCAT Style Every year it never ceases to amaze me that the Sylvania Community Action Team’s (SCAT) youth group organizer Joetta Owens guides the SCAT Crew kids to formulate a workable theme. The games of Greece enticed peers to register for the challenge offering double ordeals through a variety of activities to captivate the various ages' abilities. Kites filled the sky distracting walkers from their tireless efforts, tie dye T’s hung out to dry in the breeze, an obstacle course required extra skill to maneuver, inflatables were filled with giggles, Max and Erma’s personally delivered chocolate chip cookies and Mother Nature co-operated with reasonable weather. A dance contest brought those without stage fright. Bill Geha came with America's Pride and Junior Pride; the beat went on engaging the audience. The 'burping contest' scheduled for 10 p.m. made sure tummies were full before grossing out the judges. Speaking of food, not one single person could claim going hungry as great, hearty food flowed like a mighty river. Topping the menu were traditional favorites - gooey donuts, all kinds of bagels, 'walkin' tacos', nice 'n warm 'n creamy macaroni 'n cheese chef Bolster's
Manipulation Program, has the same capabilities as Photoshop, but with a much better price. We are talking free. This program makes it easy to edit and transform photos to really show off your creative eye. There’s a bit of a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it people will be wowing at your photo creations. Let’s face it, when you’re delirious with fun on vacation, it’s not always easy to remember at which stop you snapped those fancy photos. When you need to do a bit of sleuthing in your vacation pictures, I’ve got the perfect program for you to try. MFT Picture Box was created by a UK serviceman to help him in his work in the Digital Forensics Unit. This program can tell you when, where, and what camera took a picture. Picture Box can even export GPS data to Google Earth so you can see exactly where a picture was taken. Once you are organized please save your precious photos off of the computer. DVD or online storage is best. An external drive can break but is also a great alternative. Computer or Tablet: Your faithful old computer has finally reached the end of its life and it’s time to buy a new one. But do you get laptop, desktop, PC, Mac or Chromebook? What specs do you need and what’s a good price? A few years ago, this would have been a silly question. Today, however, tablets can handle secret concoction, 'za' from area pizzerias, hot homemade chicken noodle soup by Rob Everly and mashed potatoes with all the fixin's warmed bellies after midnight. A stack of pancakes was squeezed in at dawn as walkers did their last four times around the track for the mile. Back to Reality About a hundred individuals, couples, families, organizations, businesses local and nearby supported this worthy event for SCAT to secure funds to provide more substance abuse prevention along with youth leadership opportunities, utilizing mini grants to ensure positive youth, family and community development in such eroding times that continue to raise more barriers to educating parents as to the dangers for younger and even younger kids being exposed to addictive substances and the ever-widening inappropriate social behavior of bullying face to face or on the internet. SCAT will engage the community more than ever to help with this daunting task of dwindling cash flow; with major funding running out, new ways to secure monies will be forth-coming. Keeping youth engaged in more positive activities encourages the growth of good decision-making skills and positive peer-topeer influence. Developing a strong self-
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almost everything a basic computer can. You can surf the Web, send email, watch videos, listen to music, read books, play games and if you don’t mind the on-screen keyboard; even type up documents. A Bluetooth keyboard can help with this problem. Of course, for serious creative work like researching and writing long documents, editing photos and videos or anything that requires a Windows or Mac program, a computer is still the way to go. Plus, you might prefer the computer’s larger screen for marathon browsing sessions. The iPad is the tablet that started it all, and it’s my personal favorite. The gadget, now in its 5th generation, continues the tradition of excellence. The iPad Air comes in your choice of Silver or Space Gray finish. It has several models available starting at $499 for the Wi-Fi-only 16GB version. Mac computers are still considered premium computers, but more people are buying them for everyday use thanks to their stability, build quality and air of coolness. And Microsoft didn’t help itself much with the unpopular Windows 8. Still, Macs don’t go as low in price as PCs, so you could be paying more than you should for what you need a computer to do. Plus, contrary to the hype, Macs aren’t immune to viruses. You still need security software. Then there’s Google’s new entry into the
computing world; the Chromebook. These run an upgraded version of Google’s Chrome browser, use apps and Web services in place of programs, and store their information online. They’re generally fast, cheap and easily replaceable. On the other hand, they don’t run standard computer programs and don’t work well without a fast Internet connection. Kind of like a tablet but the look of a laptop. They run around $200. 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 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 phone call or email away.
The SCAT 24-Hour Relay Challenge brought out the fun side of the students who participated.
concept in each child before entering kindergarten is a must. Children need a plan to avoid attacks from a bully and/or an offer drugs/alcohol. Yes! Just like your plan in case of a fire in your home and/or the approach of an unexpected thunderstorm or a threatening tornado, I invite you to help your child build an even stronger, solid/good positive feeling about him/herself. Contrive a scenario or two for your child to act out
'How To' or ‘When this happens'; call it your ‘I Am Special' plan. Now you have several positive safety tactics to employ - family fire plan, safe spot in a storm, and new ones, concieved to fit your personal circumstances. And, remember to ‘Keep on Talkin’ about choosing a positive lifestyle.
12C | SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | MID MAY 2014 BY RICK COZZA THE ITALIAN GARDENER See how fast we can go from ‘Brrr!’ to ‘Whew, it’s hot!?’ But, it’s spring at last. I said last time that I would give you some information on some of the coolest ‘Little Plants’ that I have found, and now recommend to customers when the situation is appropriate. I do not guarantee that they will be easy to get, because some nurseries still are reluctant to stock unusual plants (great plants, in my opinion) without some guarantee that someone will actually buy them. But ask, ask, ask, and they will feel the pressure to do so. You can see these plants on Ohio State’s Website at plantfacts.osu.edu, and click on the plant dictionary function. Ever heard of a Deutzia? Most folks haven’t, but it is a great little plant (two varieties, actually). The wonderful little Deutzia ‘Nikko’ is a spreading, three-foot-wide gem that only gets 8-10” high. It has lovely white flowers in spring, and stays just as clean and tidy as can be all season. It has small leaves and several of them can grow together into a great mass planting in the small garden. The larger Deutzia ‘Chardonnay Pearls’ is 3’x3’ with unusual lime green leaves. Check it out. Deutzia gracillis is the botanical name.
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One of the prettiest little plants I’ve found, and I am beginning to recommend it a lot more, is a low, limey-gold ornamental grass called Japanese Forest Grass (Hackanachloa is the botanical name). It is low-growing, and fans out like the old photos of the Nile River Delta, creating a wonderful corner planting. I sometimes use three of them at the corner of a bed, creating a triangle of golden, feathery color, no higher than a foot tall. It has fast become one of my favorites. The variety I love is ‘All Gold’. And don’t be afraid of grasses. They are outstanding. Just watch the size on the label, which you should always do anyway. Now here’s one that will make you scratch your head. In my back yard, under the kitchen window is a Coralberry. Yep, a Coralberry. It has small leaves, thin stems, and stands about three feet tall and wide, which is as big as it will get. It is rather open and airy, and in a few weeks, it will be just covered with the prettiest pink berries, each about the size of a blueberry. Hundreds of them, and just as coral-pink as you can get. It is one that just makes people stop and take notice, or makes me smile every time I look out the kitchen window. Cool plant! And last, but certainly not least, my hat is certainly off to the plant breeders, who have developed some of the most wonderful little perennials ever seen, in the dozens of new
varieties of Coral Bells (Heuchera is the botanical name). Once there were green Coral Bells, with long, thin stalks of teeny-tiny red flowers, which butterflies and hummingbirds had a passion for. Now, there are lime, gold, burgundy, salmon, coral, almost-purple, red, and a plethora of wonderful colors for the semi-shady garden. I just put a group of fifteen along a low wall, and the combination of the lime and the red is striking. They grow about a foot in diameter, and just short of a foot high. The long flower stalks grow about two feet tall, and blow about in the slightest breeze. Great!
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M IKE JONES TOWNSHIP TOPICS Leaf and Brush Pickup It wasn’t long after Mother Nature loosened her wintry grasp that the Sylvania Township road department had to remove snow plows from the trucks and begin the annual one-time sweep of the township for leaf and brush removal. After a harsh winter, nature cooperated for the task. Township crews, with some help from contractors, got the job done in about two weeks, according to remarks by Gregory Huffman, public works manager, to Sylvania Township trustees at a recent meeting. He added that when you consider the amount of yard waste hidden under the snow on many residential yards and the fact that crews have 176 miles of roadways to cover, getting everything picked up in two weeks showed a high degree of efficiency by the workforce. Sylvania Township 5K Run and Walk Sylvania Township employees and family members had a great weather day for the third year in a row at the township-sponsored 5-K run and walk at Olander Park. The wellness committee of the township organizes the activity annually as a fun-run for employees and their families as part of a year-long program to encourage fitness and healthy choices. Points are awarded for participation in the 5-K as well as for other events through the year. Those who gain enough points are awarded a prize of $150 or a paid day off. The purpose is to both reduce costs related to health insurance and to have a healthy energetic workforce. Reasons aside, participants had fun either running against the clock, jogging as part of their fitness routine, or walking with their family along the path circling the lake at Olander. Fire Levy Discussed The need to form a citizens’ committee and a partnership with residents and involved institutions were among priorities discussed at a recent meeting of Sylvania Township trustees in connection with the possibility of a request for fire levy. Trustee John Crandall, Township Administrator John Zeitler, and Fire Chief Jeff Kowalski have been meeting and preparing a plan for how best to move forward in addressing a projected deficit in the fire fund of $1.2 million in 2016. John Jennewine, chairman of the trustees, said the item was on the agenda to “get the community up to speed” on progress on the issue. Mr. Zeitler handed out a draft report which he said was nearly complete although some of the numbers need to be added and some may need to be revised before the final draft copy is ready. Mr. Crandall said the three would then seek input from the other trustees and a final copy should be ready soon. He said the group will also seek input from the city of Sylvania, the school system and nursing homes and others who often call on the fire department. Jennewine said he and Zeitler had recently met with a representative from the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association about a possible
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report on the township department, other departments in the state and general issues which may impact fire departments generally in the future. He said he is confident in the ability and service of the Sylvania Township Fire Department, “but the more information the better.” He added that outside validation of the department may be helpful if a levy is sought. The chairman added that the township has delivered on all of the promises made to the community prior to the passage of the last fire levy. Mr. Crandall said the most important single step at this point is to reach agreement on just what is needed and then determine the best method to accomplish the goal. Trustee Neal Mahoney, noting that “knowledge is power,” agreed with the idea that getting an assessment and comparison from the state fire chiefs association is a good idea. He added that if a levy is sought it will not pass, “if we’re not all on the same page.” John Barnes, a city of Sylvania resident and a Springfield Township firefighter, asked if it is true that trustees are considering contracting out fire service to Toledo as the village of Ottawa Hills has done. Mr. Jennewine said it is the board’s policy not to respond to rumors and hearsay. He did note that there are mutual aid agreements with other departments and there is a general trend in government toward sharing resources. He added, “I don’t think any one of us wants to contract out fire services.” Each of the other trustees agreed with that.
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CRAIG STOUGH MAYOR’S MESSAGE Memorial Day, 2014 The end of May brings a national holiday long celebrated in Sylvania to honor our veterans who have bravely served and protected America. For well over 60 years, Mayor Craig Stough Sylvania has had a Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies on the last Monday of May. Many Americans have served their country in the armed forces. Many have died in battle, and many more are now growing old and nearing the end of their lives. Some have served more recently in Vietnam, the Middle East or elsewhere around the world. All these patriots and those serving today deserve our thanks and acclaim. The parade and services are sponsored by our local Veterans organizations and assisted by the city of Sylvania and Sylvania Recreation. Over the years, many of us have participated in the parade in one way or another. The Northview High School and Southview High School bands are always a part of the parade and ceremonies, and I remember how excited and honored I was to first march with the Sylvania High School band on Memorial Day, 1968. The day begins at 9 a.m. with a memorial ceremony at Toledo Memorial Park near the
Letter to the Editor I wanted to write to give a big thank you to all those public officials and private citizens who have worked hard to keep Sylvania a great place to live, work and play. My out-of-state siblings surprised me last weekend at the Sylvania Schools Academic Excellence Foundation Hall of Fame banquet. We spent all day Saturday driving around Sylvania seeing all the new improvements. They were so impressed with the new school buildings, fire station, Pacesetter Park, Fossil Park, Lathrop House, Centennial Terrace, Mayberry
Square and Harroun Park. I was disappointed we ran out of time. At the same time they were glad some things haven’t changed, like Sautter’s Grocery, Brieschke's Bakery and Haymarket Square. As far as meal stops, it was unanimous to stop for lunch at the Village Inn and J&G’s Pizza for dinner. My brother and sisters were so impressed and I was so proud to show them that the quality of life in Sylvania is better than ever. Thank you to all of you who work hard for all these civic improvements. David Walker
85 foot high Veterans Memorial Monument. Over 12,000 veterans are laid to rest in the cemetery and the American flag posted on each veteran’s grave creates a sea of flags. The Memorial Day Parade assembles at St. Joseph Church and heads north on Main Street at 10:15 a.m., through the downtown, and continues on to Veterans Memorial Field. An 11 a.m. Memorial Day Service follows at the north end of Veterans Memorial Field. There are five bronze monuments at Veterans Memorial Field honoring those who served in five wars, and lists the names of all Sylvanians who died in those wars. There is also a tank and a Howitzer cannon on display. In addition, a bronze statue cast in 1982 honoring those veterans stands in front of Sylvania City Hall on Monroe Street, where it is visible to thousands of people every day. The World War II Roll of Honor, previously on display in the Burnham Building, was relocated to city hall in 2010 and is on display in the first floor lobby. The Roll of Honor was restored and rededicated four years ago during a ceremony attended by many of Sylvania’s veterans who attended Burnham High School. Memorial Day is a patriotic day for all of us. If not veterans ourselves, nearly all of us have a friend or relative who served in the armed forces or is serving today, putting their lives at risk to protect freedom. Further, many of us have a relative or know of a community member who was injured or killed in defense of America. Memorial Day is the day to honor these heroes and to celebrate our freedom. I invite all of you to join us in Sylvania on Memorial Day. Sylvania is a wonderful place for families to gather, honor our veterans and celebrate America on Memorial Day.
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RE/MAX® Preferred raises $34,600 for charities at annual party
Sylvania Area Real Estate Transfers Courtesy of www.toledolegalnews.com April 28 - May 2, 2014 BUYERS ADDRESS
SELLERS Hamilton, S. Palisades Development Co. Walker, R. Beamer, M. Beamer, M. Reardon, M. & N. Buchanan, D. Trustee Schmitt, D. Buckeye Real Estate Group LLC. Krafft, R. Etal Rosenberg, L. Kohls, D. Holdridge, S. Personal Touch Homes LLC. Muchow, G. & J. KD Assets LLC. Baer, K. Longeway D. Etal New York Community Bank Rigby, B. Hamner, S. & M. Wheeler Family Investments Wheeler Family Investments Fifth Third Mortgage Company Walters, M. & M. Key Bank National Association Fondren, E. & N. Church of the Foursquare Gospel Johnson, K. Walline, P. Trustee Johnson, M. Rauh, C.
Laplant, P. Music, D. & J. Smith, J. Doncouse, M. Doncouse, M. Li, J. & C. Solomn, M. & D. Lange, W. Bronson, J. & K. Hoppenjans, J. & T. Midwest Property Renovations Barnes, R. Zielinski, L. Willis, E. Leffler, R. Trustee Meisling, J. & N. Conrad, N. Stacy, T. & S. Kummar, N. & S. Zets, M. & J. Koelsch, D. & P. Hasan, M. & A. Hasan, M. & A. Fedewa, B. & T. Barrett, D. Harding, S. M&T Bank Area Title Agency Inc. Birr, B. & M Gray, S. & S. Lateef, H. & M. Maurer, J. & K.
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Komen for the Cure and the Children’s Miracle Network will share the majority of the $34,600 raised during the 13th annual RE/MAX® Preferred Cinco de Mayo party, with other charities receiving the remainder. A crowd of over 425 brokers, bankers, associates and friends joined RE/MAX Preferred hosts John Mangas and Kathy Kuyoth at Bar 145 on Monroe St. to celebrate. Since inception, the annual Cinco de Mayo party has raised over a quarter million dollars for local charities. Event co-sponsor Kathy Kuyoth commented, “This was our best party yet and we raised more money than in previous years. We are so fortunate to be supported by people who share our passion for helping others.” John Mangas, fellow sponsor, added, “This is a very fun event that includes an opportunity for our guests to join us in giving back to support local community needs.” Major sponsors supporting the RE/MAX event included esd IT Consulting at the Platinum Level, Susan Noel of Huntington Bank and Heidelberg Distributing at the Gold Level, and additional sponsors at the Silver Level. Auctioneer Jack Amlin assisted by Chrys Peterson, former anchor at WTOL, and three
“Miracle Children” representing the Children’s Miracle Network raised over $17,000. RE/MAX® Preferred Associates is locally owned and managed with three locations in the greater Toledo area.
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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL OPEN HOUSE INTERVIEWS: Sunset Retirement Communities believes elders and their care partners should have a home where relationships thrive and people live with purpose. Come learn how long-term care can be different through the Eden Alternative! Immediate interviews for full and part time openings. Apply any time prior to open house as well! Accepting applications from LPNs, RNs, STNAs, Non-certified Care Partners, Billing Specialists, Receptionists, Cooks & Dining Associates. Friday, May 30 from 10am-1pm 9640 Sylvania-Metamora Rd. Sylvania, OH, between Mitchaw & Allen Road www.sunset-communities.org Drug/Nicotine Free EOE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR WANTED Full time, great benefits, upscale apartment community in Sylvania Township. Must be HVAC certified. Fax resume to 419/882-9696
LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE TO CUT WEEDS To all owners, lessees, agents or tenants owning or having charge of land within the City of Sylvania, Ohio, which has noxious weeds and/or rank vegetation about to spread or mature seeds growing on same, take notice that the said noxious weeds and/or rank vegetation must be cut and destroyed within ten (10) days after the date of publication of this notice. Failure to comply with this notice shall result in the Director of Public Service causing such noxious weeds and/or rank vegetation to be cut and/or destroyed. All costs and expenses, including costs of giving notice, incurred by the City, in cutting and/or destroying said noxious weeds and/or rank vegetation shall be a lien upon the property from which they are removed and if the same are not paid within twenty (20) days after they are incurred by the City, they shall be certified to the County Auditor who shall place the same on the tax duplicate, with the interest and penalties allowed by law, and they shall be collected as other municipal taxes are collected.
HELP WANTED YOUTH LEADERSHIP COORDINATOR for Sylvania Community Action Team (drug free community coalition) Part-time position. Experience working with junior and high school youth, planning/ coordination of meetings and programs . Available after school and some evening/some weekends. For information – 419/824-8588 or send cover letter and resume to dchany@sylvaniaschools.org by June 2. HELP WANTED Looking for energetic individual for grounds keeping, power washing, pool cleaning and other misc. duties for the summer. Please call 419/882-9600. 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 COMMERCIAL CLEANER WANTED 5 pm – 7 pm nightly. $30 per night. No experience needed. Must know how to clean. Needed only two weeks per month. Send resume to Amy Northrup at 5163 Kearsdale Rd. Toledo, Ohio 43623. Call 419/467-2030. PRESCHOOL TEACHER Needed for a science-based environment. Must have a love for nature and a desire to work with children. Call for an interview at 419/829-3503
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Sylvania Car Show Shines on Main Street
Patrick, Andrea, Keane, and Elle Aiparsky stopped by the Sylvania Car Show Saturday, May 17.
Nancy Lewandowski enjoyed the day in downtown Sylvania.
Lynn Saunders was pleased to display his car at the third annual show sponsored by the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce.
Vehicles of all makes and models lined Main Street in downtown Sylvania at the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual car show.
Mike Cooper displayed his car in the second block of Main Street.
Tim Kozlowski owner of Koz's Classics is a regular participant at the car show.
L-R: Gloria Truss and her grandchildren Cameron and Brandon try out an early American model.
Mike Lieber declared the car show officially opened.