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Fire Department Requests 1.5 Mill Levy BY MIKE JONES A group of Sylvania Township and Sylvania city residents have formed Sylvania Citizens for Fire Services and have kicked off a campaign in support of a levy for the township fire department on the ballot in November. The 1.5 mill levy is needed for operations for the department, which faces a deficit of about $1.3 million in the projected 2016 budget. At a rally in front of the new No. 1 fire station in downtown Sylvania, David Simko, township fiscal officer, noted that the last

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department levy was passed in 2008, with a promise then that is would be sufficient for five years. He said resources have been carefully used and that the funds from that levy have lasted seven years. He added that the cautious use of the funds was all the more impressive because the economic downturn resulted in less money to be collected on real estate taxes than had been anticipated. Revenue from that levy was used, among other things, to construct three new fires stations and to do a major renovation of a fourth. John Crandall, a township trustee, told

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Fire chief Jeff Kowalski and Sylvania Historical Village curator Joy Armstrong were on hand to observe the ceremony Sept. 11.

Dani Fuller, creative art director at the River Centre Foundation, designed and oversaw the completion of the first downtown Sylvania mural. ‘The Roots of Sylvania’ on the Maplewood Marketplace building is just north of the intersection of Maplewood Ave. and North Main St. She incorporated several historic scenes including the Lathrop House, the Harroun Barn, the bridge over the river and an 1840s’ , along with current events such as the LPGA golf tournament being photographed by Sylvanian Sam Abell, noted National Geographic photojournalist. The project was initiated by the Downtown Sylvania Association and the Sylvania Area Arts Commission in conjunction with Interrupt Marketing and contributions from Neighborhood Ace Hardware.

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Alex Clarkson, McCord English teacher, was named the Teacher of the Year and will represent Sylvania Schools at the 2015 Ohio Teacher of the Year Program in the spring. Joining him as teacher honorees are Jodi Bostater, Highland fourth grade teacher, Greg Christy, Northview math teacher, and Blythe Tipping, Southview science teacher. Darren Estelle, Assistant Information Tech Director, is honored as the Administrator of the Year. Support Personnel of the Year include: Chad McCormick, District Grounds, Jackie Kennedy, Hill View cafeteria coordinator, and Lisa Yoshino, Southview guidance secretary. The district also recognizes volunteers including: Dan and Cathy Frick, Whiteford volunteers, Alice George, Sylvan volunteer, and Kelly Weddington, Northview parent volunteer. Clarkson will be a featured speaker at the Academic Hall of Fame on March 13, 2015. All of the honorees will represent Sylvania Schools at the Sylvania Chamber of Commerce’s Education Spotlight in the spring.

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Market on Main Debbie Henman of Heaven’s Gate Soy Candles talks with Dominique Rohman and her children Josiah, Penelope and Case.

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those attending the event that in the last 10 years the fire district's population has increased 9.6 percent and calls for service to the fire department have increased nearly 50 percent. During that time personnel at the fire department have been reduced by eight per cent. Fire Chief Jeffrey Kowalski said he was at the meeting to “urge the community to get behind us.” He said the bottom line is that the population is growing and the calls for service are increasing, and that additional funds are needed to maintain the high quality of service the department provides to the community.

Left photo: Daniel and Sarah Shanahan read to their daughter Hazel as volunteers worked on the large mural the first week of September. Middle photo: Artist Carol Connolly Pletz and her sister Chris Donatini attended the mural ‘unveiling’ on Sept. 2. Right photo: Mural artist Dani Fuller received a new bicycle as a token of appreciation from the Sylvania Area Arts Commission.

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The Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce and Heidelberg Distributing announce “Almost Oktoberfest” to be held on Sept. 20 at SOMO Place in downtown Sylvania, South of Monroe Street and East of the Wingate Hotel, from 5 to 11 p.m. This event will feature unique tastings from breweries from all over the country. Josh Thompson is the headline entertainment along with local and regional bands. Prepaid tickets to the event are $12 and can be purchased at the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce or through PayPal on the website at OKTOBERFEST TO 16A

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Gangway/ Franklin Engagement

Yoshino/Pittenger Nuptials Centennial Terrace was the setting for the marriage of Kayla Yoshino and Joseph Pittenger on Sunday, July 20. The bride, a 2008 graduate of Southview High School and a 2012 graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University, is the daughter of Rich and Lisa Yoshino of Sylvania Township. The groom received his Master of Ministry from MVNU in 2014. Following the reception, also at Centennial Terrace, the couple honeymooned in Jamaica. The Pittengers are making their home in Maumee where he works as a pastor with Church of the Cross and she is a graphic designer for Your Marketing Works of Sylvania.

T.J. Gangway and Brittany Franklin, who live by the mantra ‘Love never fails,’ announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Both are graduates of Sylvania Northview High School. The parents of the bride are Kathy and Dennis Layman and Daniel and Tammy Franklin. Gina and Tim Gangway are parents of the groom. An Oct. 17 wedding and reception is planned for Olander Park in Sylvania. –Mary Helen Darah

Lawrence/ Fuller Engagement

Lange/Allen Engagement The engagement of Kristin Lange and Chris Allen was recently announced by her parents, Jim and Connie Lange, and her grandparents, Sharon Lange and Jim (Donna) Lange. She is also the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Michael. A 2006 graduate of Bedford High School, she received her bachelor’s of science degree in nursing from Mercy College of Northwest Ohio in 2009. She is a registered nurse in the device clinic for ProMedica Physicians Cardiology. Allen is the son of Robert and Sharon Allen of Charlestown, Ind., and the grandson of Edna Allen. He is a 2004 graduate Charlestown High School where he was valedictorian, and a 2008 graduate of Purdue University. He is an operations manager for Consolidated Grain & Barge in Jeffersonville, Ind. A 2015 wedding is planned.

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lawrence of Hamler, Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Fuller of Sylvania, Ohio, announce the engagement of Rebecca Kay Lawrence to Nathan Bradley Fuller. He was a welding engineer intern at Vermeerin Pella, Iowa, and will graduate from Ferris State in the spring of 2015. She is working on a bachelor’s degree in business at The University of Toledo and hopes to work as a manager in parks and natural resources. The couple are planning an Aug. 2, 2015, wedding.

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How public policies affect mothers and women is topic of Mother’s Center special talk

Kate Fineske and Valerie Young, staff members of Mom-mentum, during a meet-up in Washington, D.C.

Find out why mothers need to be more involved as policy advocates and learn about the policies that most affect them as women at a special talk on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Valerie Young, Advocacy Coordinator for Mommentum (formerly the National Association of Mothers’ Centers), will present “Public Policies and Our Lives as Mothers and Women” at 7 p.m. at the Franciscan Center at Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania. Young is a nationally-recognized voice analyzing state and national legislative action through the lens of motherhood. Her policy blog is at http://wiw.motherscenter.org. Educating policy makers and others who work on issues pertinent to women, she advises on

developments in the political arena, hoping to demystify the political process and encourage the personal activism of mothers and other family caregivers. Young, also known as Your (Wo)Man in Washington, lives in Washington, D.C., and in addition to her work with Mommentum, she is a regular contributor to the Shriver Report. The talk, which is presented by the Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo, is free and open to the public. Limited sponsorship opportunities are available by emailing Kate Fineske at katef@motherscenter.org. “There are many times where the daily grind of keeping up with three busy kids, my own volunteer activities and a professional work schedule can start to feel overwhelming. Toss in the added responsibility of keeping up with today’s political issues, and my limits really begin to feel stretched,” said Sylvania resident Kate Fineske, a member of Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo and Mom-mentum staff member. “But through years of countless interactions with Valerie, first as her co-worker and eventually as a friend, I now understand how important it is to maintain a good understanding of the polices which impact my life as a mother. In addition, I’ve learned the power of advocacy. Valerie aims to demystify the political process, while also encouraging personal activism.” The Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo is a non-profit organization established in 1984. The group meets regularly to share common experiences, make new friends and support one another. Visit www.motherscenter.net for more information.

Day at the range and outdoor adventure fair planned The Ohio Day at the Range and Outdoor Adventure Fair Committee presents the first “Ohio Day at the Range & Outdoor Adventure Fair” Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CMP- Camp Perry, St. Rt. 2, Port Clinton. The event offers people with disabilities a chance to explore area recreation opportunities and provide accessible fishing, shooting, archery and craft opportunities for all participants. Admission is free to all people with disabilities, their families, friends and caregivers. The event includes a lunch of hotdogs, chips and ice-cold bottled water. This project is hosted by Ottawa County Visitors Bureau/Lake Erie Shores and Islands, Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce, The Ability Center Civilian Marksmanship Program - Port Clinton, Wood County 4-H, Ottawa County 4-H, Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities, Ottawa County Veterans Services, Black Swamp Bird Observatory, Ohio Department of Natural

Resources, New Direction Health and Wellness and Oak Harbor Conservation Club. It is also supported by Ottawa County Community Foundation. Pre-registration is required. Visit www.abilitycenter.org/oh-day-range to register for the event. The committee is seeking interested businesses and organizations who provide accessible or inclusive outdoor recreational opportunities to host a booth at the event. The group is also looking for volunteers interested in lending a helping hand during the event. Contact Tory Thompson, tthompson@ abilitycenter.org or Carrie Allred, callred@ ocbdd.org for more information. Those interested in being a host/sponsor or to provide donations, contact Tory Thompson, event coordinator, at 419/734-0330 or visit and print the donation form at: www.abilitycenter.org/oh-day-range.

Cornerstone Artwork Presented

Sylvania Area Arts Commission Executive Director Jennifer Archer, left, and Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Marketing & Development Manager Laura Glover, right, present a rendering of the cornerstone mural artwork by Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak, OSF, to ProMedica Flower Hospital president Neeraj Kanwal, M.D. ProMedica Flower Hospital purchased one of the cornerstones and Lourdes University purchased the second during the gala event honoring Sr. Jane Mary and announcing the mural project on May 30. The community is encouraged to support the project by purchasing bricks for $100, becoming a community sponsor for $500 or a corporate sponsor for $1,000.The mural is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2015 and will be located near the city of Sylvania’s Administration building on Monroe Street.

Animal Behavior Center to hold free open house The Animal Behavior Center’s last free open house event of the year will be held Oct. 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 4917 W. Alexis Rd. The event features Lara Joseph, an animal and avian behavior, training and enrichment specialist, who will present a free educational talk beginning at 3 p.m. This educational event provides the opportunity to see an array of animals, how the center approaches behavior, and how different animals learn. Seating will be limited to 60 people. Animal training demonstrations will be given during the presentation. It is requested that attendees arrive promptly at the opening time so they will not interfere with the introduction of the animals that are brought out for interaction and education. Also, organizers remind participants not bring animals to this open

house. The Animal Behavior Center's mission is to provide an international education center focused on learning, improving, and continuing education for people interested in developing relationships and quality of care for the animals in their charge. This relationship is strengthened through positive reinforcement and applications in behavior analysis. The center also offers learning aids through blogs, webinars, online or on-site consultations, training sessions and workshops. Monthly educational classes are currently being developed. For more information about the organization, the event, and how to register, visit www.theanimalbehaviorcenter.com and click on the events tab.

Boomers Resource Network to host author A book review of “The Dysfunctions of a Team” by renowned author Patrick Lencioni will be reviewed and discussed at noon on Sept. 18 at The Boomers Resource Network meeting held at Uncle John’s Restaurant, 3131 Secor Road, Toledo. Patrick Lencioni is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, consultant and founder and president of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to helping organizations become healthy. Lencioni’s ideas around leadership, teamwork and employee

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA ONGOING Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant, 11:30 a.m. to noon, followed by educational speakers from noon to 1 p.m. 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 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

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meeting Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6517 Brint Road. Visitors who desire a fun and diverse method to lose weight and keep it off are welcome. International yearly dues are $28; monthly dues are $5. 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. 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 Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets every Monday night at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 W. Central Ave., room 206. FA offers help and hope. Contact Joyce at 419/699-1007, email jtreat@bex.net or visit foodaddicts.org. Taizé Service A Taizé Service is held the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Sylvania United Church of Christ chapel, 7240 Erie St. For information, call 419/882-0048. Mothers Center of Greater Toledo Mothers meet for fun, food and friendship with the Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo. Reliable and safe childcare provided on Thursdays from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. McCord Road Christian Church, 4765 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania. The group is not affiliated

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with the church. Visit www.motherscenter.net for information. Knit/Crochet Sessions Advent Lutheran Church, corner of Sylvania Avenue and McCord Road, is having knit/crochet sessions on Thursdays from 10 a.m. until noon. For more information, call 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 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.

Aquatic Exercise for Survivors CPW and The Victory Center will offer a new program, Aquatic Exercise for Survivors at CPW, 3130 Central Park West on Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. This program is free to all survivors of any type of cancer through a grant received by The Victory Center from The Rotary Club of Toledo. For information, call 419/531-7600. Cardio Drumming Nutrition Resolutions, 6383 Monroe St., offers free Cardio Drumming, according to organizers ‘the most fun you will ever have exercising,’ Tuesday and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. All fitness levels are welcome. Call 419/517-7080 for more information.

Sylvania Senior Center Sep./Oct. Programs The Senior Center hours of operation: Monday 8 am-5 pm, Tuesday 8 am-7:30 pm, Wednesday-Friday 8 am-5 pm Lunch is served from 11:45-12:15 p.m. 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

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10:30-11:30, weekly,* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4:15, weekly,* Blood Pressure/Sugar Clinic: last Thu 9-11, monthly Podiatrist, by appointment Timed Euchre: Mon & Fri, 12:302:30, weekly Quilt Fan-Attics: Mon 9-11:00, weekly Cinema Studies Series with Dr. Jan Wahl: last Tue 5:30-7:30, monthly Hatha Yoga: Tue evenings 6-7:15,* Knitting & Crocheting: Wed 9-11:00, Fri 1-2:00, weekly Investment Club: 1st Wed, 1:30-2:30, David Patton 1st VP, Merrill Lynch Here’s to Your Health Fair: 10-1:00, highlighting community presenters Art Studio: Tue & Fri 9-11:00,*

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA Toledo Museum of Art Exhibits â&#x20AC;˘ Through Sept. 21

Fun & Games: Drawing on works from local and TMA collections, Fun & Games shows a variety of activities and pursuits depicted by artists over the years. The exhibition includes paintings, ceramics and more by such artists as Honore Daumier, James A. M. Whistler, George Wesley Bellows, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Lucas Cranach, Winslow Homer, Albrecht Durer, Marc Chagall and Rembrandt van Rijn. Free. People Get Ready: 50 Years of Civil Rights After a year of social tumult and Congressional debate, the U.S. Civil Rights Act was signed into law July 2, 1964. In honor of those who fought for the act, this exhibition in the Hitchcock Gallery includes more than 35 works from the TMA collection by Elizabeth Catlett, David Levinthal, Gordon Parks, Aminah Robinson, W. Eugene Smith, Ernest C. Withers and others who have illuminated and challenged prejudice and bigotry. Free.

â&#x20AC;˘Through Sept. 28 The Art of Video Games The Art of Video Games exhibition in the Canaday Gallery features playable games such as PacMan, Super Mario Brothers and Flower, includes renderings and video interviews with key game developers and artists. The exhibit is organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum with support from Entertainment Software Association Foundation and several donors. The C.F. Foundation in Atlanta supports the Smithsonian American Art Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s traveling exhibition program, Treasures to Go. The showing in Toledo is made possible through the support of Toledo Museum of Art members. Free.

â&#x20AC;˘Sept. 17 SAHS Presents Annie Oakley, 7 p.m. The Sylvania Area Historical Society will feature Nelgene Randall as she portrays Annie Oakley at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 N.

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Main St. As a good friend of the former president of the AAUW, Randall got involved in her role when the friend mentioned the need for women to educate the public by presenting historical figures. She was given the job as Annie Oakley because she had her own cowboy boots.

â&#x20AC;˘Sept. 18 Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Center Open House, 9:45-11:15 a.m. Free open house. Mingle with other moms, get tips on creating life balance, enter great giveaways and more at the Mothersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Center of Greater Toledoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual open house at McCord Road Christian Church, 4765 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania. The group is not affiliated with the church. Reliable and safe childcare provided. Visit www.motherscenter.net for information.

â&#x20AC;˘Sept. 19 Wigginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Out With Sara Shiels, 6-11 p.m. Sara Shiels, a cancer survivor and selfproclaimed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Warrior Princess,â&#x20AC;? is celebrating her final round of chemo treatments by hosting an event at Treo Restaurant, 5703 Main St. in downtown Sylvania, to benefit the Victory Center and assist with purchasing headpieces for cancer patients while going through treatment. Guests are asked to wear their favorite head adornment. For more information or to RSVP call 419/266-3533. Zoo Brew, 7-11 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Zoo Brewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the Toledo Zoo features fine craft beers, appetizer grazing and live entertainment by Distant Cousinz. Zoo Brew is an adults-only event; 21 or over to attend. Tickets must be purchased in advance and reservations are required. Tickets are $40 for Zoo members and $45 for nonmembers. There is a VIP option offering early entry, extra sampling tickets, exclusive access to premium craft beers, and a souvenir glass. Call 419/385-5721, extension 6001, by 3 p.m. Sept.19 for reservations or visit toledozoo.org/zoobrew.

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â&#x20AC;˘Sept. 19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Flea Market and Bake Sale First Apostolic Church, 5701 W. Sylvania Ave., is hosting its annual flea market and bake sale. Selections include clothing, shoes, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toys, books, furniture and more. The bake goods include breads, cookies and seasonal items.

â&#x20AC;˘Sept. 20 Rummage Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4718 Brittany Rd., Toledo, will hold a rummage sale featuring furniture, sports equipment, books, gently used clothing and other treasures. Donations are being accepted the prior week. Visit www.stmichaelsinthehills.org. American Red Cross Blood Drive 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Olivet Lutheran Church, 5840 Monroe St. Sweet Cheeks Photo Shoot, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sweet Cheeks, 5577 Monroe St., will hold a photo shoot to kick off the new â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sweet Cheeksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the month program. A Matilda Jane trunk show will also be featured from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Out of the Darkness Walk The annual Out of the Darkness Walk will be held at Promenade Park with registration at 9:30 a.m. and the walk starting at 11 a.m.

â&#x20AC;˘Sept. 21 Sixth Annual All Mustang Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mobile Meals of Toledo is collaborating with the Toledo Mustangs at its annual All Mustang Show at Brondes Ford, 5545 Secor Road. There is a $10 donation for car registration. The event is free to spectators. Kids activities and food and beverages are available as well as local and national vendors. The trophy and award ceremony is at 3 p.m. The event will be cancelled in the event of rain. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Mobile Meals of Toledo.

â&#x20AC;˘Sept. 22 RocketWalk Fittracks, 10 a.m. Wildwood Preserve, Metz Visitor Center A fitness walking program sponsored by The University of Toledoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for Successful Aging, will be held every Monday and Wednesday through Nov. 28. The free program is open to adults. Classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced fitness levels with instructor Darci Ault, M.Ed. Call 419/530-520 for more information.

â&#x20AC;˘Sept. 27 Glamour Fashion Show, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Greek Orthodox Community Hall, Cherry and Summit streets The Daughters of Penelope will present a fashion show featuring Designs by Mona, Ragazza, Atlas Bridal and Blue by Atlas. Models are provided by Studio K Coaching. Tickets are $30 and lunch is included. For information, call 419/472-0661. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Freudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Last Session,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 8 p.m. Trinity Church, Adams and St. Clair streets The Actors Collaborative Toledo and the Artist Series at Trinity Episcopal Church present â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Freudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Last Sessionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by Mark St. Germain in the Chapel. Tickets are $10 at the door. The concert reading is directed by Jeffrey J. Albright and features Jeff Bell as Sigmund Freud and Matthew Kizaur as C.S. Lewis.

â&#x20AC;˘Sept. 28 Cougar Club Golf Outing, 12:30 p.m. The 2014 Southview Cougar Club â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;funâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;draiser Golf Outing will be held at Legacy Golf Club, 7677 U.S. 223, Ottawa Lake, Mich. The cost is $75 per person and $300 per team. Price includes 18 holes of golf with cart, hot dog, chips and drinks at the turn. The cost is $25 for dinner-only guests. Plan ahead and register early. Email Susie Felver at sfelver@sylvaniaschools.org for information.

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oys and girls of all ages, and their families can dig for fossils of all kinds at the annual Fossil Fest on Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Sylvania Historic Village. This free family event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Truckloads of newly dug shale filled with fossils are donated by Hanson Aggregates Midwest and will be mounded in the parking lot. Washing stations are set up around the mound where fossil hunters can clean their fossil finds. Local geologists will be on hand to help with fossil identification and answer questions. Members of the Toledo Gem and Rockhound Club will have displays and present demonstrations. This year the

Imagination Station will be part of the activity and display area. A Dino-Egg Hunt area for children 5 and under will be set up in the Sister City Garden on the village grounds from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual Dino-Fun Run for 6-to-10-year old boys and girls will take place at 12:15 p.m. An area is set up with carnival-type games for small children. Game tickets are three for $1. Fossil Fest sponsors are the city of Sylvania, Hanson Aggregates, ProMedica, Sylvania AdVantage, City Paper, Toledo Memorial Park, Reeb Funeral Home, Sylvania Area Federal Credit Union and Kingston of Sylvania.

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ALS Walk planned The 11th annual Toledo Walk to Defeat ALS will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, at The University of Toledo. Check-in and day-of registration will take place in the Health Education Center Building at 1820 Stadium Dr., Toledo. The walk will begin at the Fetterman Track. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. and the 2.5 mile walk begins at 1 p.m. Walk participants who raise a minimum of $75 will receive an official Walk to Defeat ALS T-shirt. The benefit is awarded to individuals, not teams, so the ALS encourages participants to make sure the donations of personal fund-raising adds up. Register by visiting the Toledo Walk page at http://web.alsa.org/2014toledo. For more information, call 888/592-2572.

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IN&AROUNDSYLVANIA •Sept. 28 Recital, 4 p.m. St. Michael’s in the Hills Episcopal Church presents a free recital by Denise Ritter Bernardini, assistant professor of Voice at the University of Toledo at the church, 4718 Brittany Rd., Toledo. Visit www.stmichaelsinthehills.org.

•Oct. 1 Good Grief, 6-7:45 p.m. Good Grief of Northwest Ohio will begin a new series of its grief program for children and teens who have lost someone significant in their lives. This non-denominational program will be held at Church of the Cross, on Eastgate near Glendale Avenue, and will begin with a dinner followed by age--appropriate group meetings. The program is free and open to the public, however participants must pre-register by Oct. 1 via the Good Grief website at www.goodgriefnwo.org.

•Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Rummage Sale St. James Lutheran Church, 4727 W. Sylvania Ave., will host a rummage sale Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

•Oct. 4 German Pork Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church LCMC, 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, Mich., is having a German pork dinner. The public is welcomed. The cost is $8.50 for adults and $3.50 for children 12 years and under. Dinner includes pork loin, mashed potatoes, gravy, sauerkraut, vegetable, roll, beverage, and homemade pies. For more information, call 419/699-2500.

•Oct. 5 Annual FamilyFest, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The Sisters of Notre Dame will hold its 24th annual FamilyFest at Notre Dame Academy, 3535 Sylvania Ave. The festival will feature local crafters, bingo (12 - 5 p.m.), children’s games, bouncing fun for the kids, homemade baked goods and a silent auction. Barbecue chicken or ribs dinners will be served from 11a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and carry out is available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dinner prices range from $10 to $14. The main raffle first prize is $5,000, second prize is $2,000, third prize is $1,000 and fourth prize is $500. The raffle drawing will be at 5 p.m. Raffle tickets may be purchased at www.toledosnd.org. Call 419/479-3093 for more information. Potluck and Silent Auction, 11:45 a.m. A potluck luncheon and silent auction to support the Aldersgate Church education scholarship grant fund is planned. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to pass. Bidding on the donated items will conclude at 1:30 p.m. Aldersgate United Methodist Church is located on the corner of Sylvania Avenue and Douglas Road,

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•Oct. 11 Rummage sale Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St., Sylvania, will have a rummage sale Saturday, Oct. 11, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Gently used household items and clothing will be available. Proceeds benefit the church's outreach to the Sylvania community and beyond. ‘Clothing Bag’ for $3 from 8 a.m.-noon. ‘Fill a Bag’ for $2 (or 3 for $5) from noon-2 p.m. Information at 419/8820048. Farm Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Koelsch family is opening its homestead to the community for local events and share the centennial farmhouse, barns and grounds for fun family time, education and good health. The open house and farm market is scheduled at 2365 County Road S (Sylvania Ave.) in Metamora, Ohio. Local farmers, cooks, crafts people and collectors will share their products and interests with visitors that day.

•Oct. 13 Toledo Area Genealogical Society, 6-8 p.m. ‘Learn how to trace your ancestry’ will be featued at the TAGS meeting at the Holland Branch library. Visit www.tagsohio.org.

•Oct. 23, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. SUCC Bazaar Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St will hold its holiday bazaar on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a $5 chili dinner from 5-7 p.m. and on Friday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with an $8 luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Handmade gifts, decorations, homemade baked goods and treats will be featured.

•Nov. 1 Epworth Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The annual Epworth United Methodist Women’s Arts & Crafts Bazaar will be held at the church, 4855 W. Central Ave. There is no admission charge and parking is free. An assortment of quality items will be available from over 50 artists and crafters, plus three local authors. Sixteen new vendors will join many favorites from past years. Hand-crafted items include jewelry, baskets, cards, badges, soaps and lotions, fused and blown glass, knitted and sewn items, clothing and accessories. In addition to artist and vendor sales, the event includes a silent auction, bake sale, coffee and pastry bar, and card party. A lunch is available from 11:30 to 1:30 with the advance purchase of a ticket. Contact the church office at 419/531-4236 for more information. All proceeds from the Epworth Arts & Crafts Bazaar go to support local missions.

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Center to offer support, resources for those with traumatic brain injuries Jackie Moore was in the process of building a very successful business, Errands & Moore, when a tragic automobile accident on June 6, 2011 changed everything. “Even though my external injuries healed, I experienced chronic fatigue and nausea. I also had difficulty staying focused. I found I couldn’t read, talk or even think,” she related. “Just when I would seem to be getting better, something else would happen.” Unfortunately, it took Moore and her caregiver husband a long time to realize that she was suffering from a traumatic brain injury. “There is very little known about TBI. There are no professionals in this area who are trained to recognize and treat TBI and very few services available to help. People with TBI do not have adequate access to services to assist with optimizing their quality of life,” Moore noted. “In our search to help Jackie, we have learned that many of the fixes can be very simple. We just need to know where to look and what to do,” Mike Moore said. “And, that is why we have created the Traumatic Brain Injury Center,” Moore announced. “Mike and I wanted to create a place where people with traumatic brain injuries and their caregivers could go and feel safe, learn about available services, discover appropriate rehabilitation programs and therapies and to help people regain control and develop some semblance of independence.” The mission of the center is to provide support to TBI survivors and their caregivers, inform professionals whose work touches those with brain injuries, and promote prevention and to increase awareness of the impact of TBI in the

community. “We want to help other survivors to locate TBI specialists and help identify and assist survivors to register for clinical trials. We also want to help people by tracking regional vocational rehabilitation facilities and programs. In addition to educating the community about TBIs, and establishing a reference library, we also want to provide financial help and professional assistance when needed,” Moore offered. The center will serve as a data collection center. Every guest will be registered including the type and date of injury. “This information will allow us to track TBI in the community and help us evaluate our programming to satisfy the needs of those with TBI in the community,” stated Moore. “We will offer community assistance by being able to direct survivors and their caregivers to different organizations. Volunteers available to help survivors fill out paperwork, find attorneys, accountants, housekeepers or any other professional services they need. “We will also help connect survivors and their caregivers with our database of doctors specializing in TBI, rehabilitation facilities, clinical trials and other care options that are available locally, regionally and nationally,” Moore added. The new center will hold an emergency food pantry with non-perishable food items, paper products and toiletries. “We are looking for donations to fill the food pantry and we are requesting gift cards for local pharmacies, grocery stores and gas stations,” Moore said. “People suffering from TBI may also be facing financial challenges because of their life-changing medical traumas. We don’t want anyone to have the added burden

of financial challenges.” A nutritionist will be available for a limited number of hours per week to meet one-on-one with survivors and or caregivers to assist them with making healthy food selections to strengthen immune systems and feed their brain for a better recovery. There will also be a psychologist available to meet with each family at least once a month for at least six months. A craft area will be open to survivors and caregivers who can work on the many fund-raising projects. “The area will be staffed and will be a safe place for survivors to help build their confidence in social situations,” Moore stated. Support groups will also be organized for caregivers, survivors and caregivers and parents of children with TBI. One-on-one tutoring sessions with special education teachers will be offered for up to 12 to 15 students per day. According to the Moores, a traumatic brain injury, which is usually caused by a fall or vehicular accident, is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. TBIs are classified as mild, moderate or severe based on the length of time that consciousness is altered and the severity of symptoms at the time the injury occurred. The suffering of those that experience a moderate or severe TBI is long lasting and can be physically, socially, intellectually and emotionally devastating. Significant numbers of mild TBI survivors experience symptoms for more than a year after injury that limit their ability to function in society. “No two traumatic brain injuries are alike. It is no surprise that a number of specialists ranging from physical, psychological, speech and occupational therapists may be needed to address the

Massage therapist focuses on ovarian cancer with essay contest Cindy Vincent of Optimum CHI Massage and Yoga Studio is offering one free, 60-minute massage to a special ovarian cancer survivor in the northwest Ohio area who wins her upcoming essay contet. “I have been a therapist specializing in oncology massage for over five years, and cancer survivors have always been close to my heart. It is amazing to see the positive transformation that massage can give someone that has undergone cancer treatment. I wanted to take a moment to educate and promote awareness for this silent killer and uplift someone in the process,” Vincent said. The topic of the essay is to “Talk Teal,” and tell the story of how the survivor has inspired those around her.

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Include a photo of the survivor along with a contact information. Submission deadline is Sept. 27. The winning entry and photo will be posted on the website on Sept. 30 and the winner will be contacted by phone. All submissions become the property of Optimum CHI Studio. Vincent and OCS have assisted several oncology organizations in the Northwest Ohio area, such as the Victory Center and the Cancer Connection Center of Northwest Ohio. According to the American Cancer Society, Ovarian Cancer accounts for three percent of cancers among women, but causes more deaths than any other cancer of the reproductive system. Because of the ambiguity of symptoms, ovarian cancer is usually in an advanced stage by the time it is diagnosed. This cancer normally strikes older women, but it is

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specific concerns of an individual. Because a brain injury can so profoundly change the life of a loved one, the impact on caregivers and the entire family is also significant. Counseling and support for caregivers, spouse and other family members is critical. Families also suffer financial stress that arises from unexpected medical costs,” Moore said. “People will be able to find the help they need at the Traumatic Brain Injury Center.”

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OEPA grant to fund rain garden construction to help erosion BY JOE SHAW In partnership with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and St. Joseph Parish, the city of Sylvania is ready to embark on a project to correct floodplain sedimentation and erosion problems at the westerly end of Harroun Community Park. In July, the city learned it was successful in obtaining a Surface Water Improvement Fund (SWIF) grant from the OEPA. The overall cost of the project is estimated to be $106,000 with the OEPA committing over $82,000 towards the project. The remaining project costs are to be shared between the

An example of the sedimentation and erosion problems found in Harroun Community Park.

city and Parish. The location of the project is near the Lathrop House adjacent to the easterly parking lot for St. Joseph’s Church on Main Street. During rain storms, approximately one acre of uncontrolled storm water runoff from the parking lot sheet flows to the park’s westerly perimeter. Large erosion channels, up to one foot deep, are cut into the side of the embankment as runoff heads down to the bottom of the Ten Mile Creek floodplain. The large furrows are safety hazards to park users and transport unwanted sediment to the floodplain. In addition, the city expends resources to restore eroded areas after each significant rain event. A “bioretention cell,” often referred to as a “rain garden,” has been designed to correct the problem. These facilities are usually implemented in urban developments and are sized to treat the first flush of runoff

(0.50 inches or less) for small drainage basins. First flush runoff accounts for 85 percent of the storm events in Ohio and are most attributed with distributing harmful pollutants to the watersheds. The surface of the cell, consisting of a three-inch layer of shredded hardwood mulch, is slightly depressed from its surroundings allowing shallow ponding as water enters the basin. The mulch layer protects the filter bed surface from erosion and creates an organic layer conducive to filtering and degrading pollutants. The cell surface is planted with tolerant specific plant material capable of withstanding wet and dry moisture conditions. Tickseed, Coneflower, Red Twig Dogwood, Washington Hawthorn and Pussy Willow are scheduled to be used in this application. These species of plants have elongated vertical root systems which can

absorb moisture from deep within the cell. As the root systems mature, more water is absorbed by the cell reducing the overall runoff to the floodplain. As runoff gradually percolates through the mulch layer it is further filtered by an engineered soil mix, usually between two feet and four feet thick. The mix is thoroughly blended and is comprised of mostly sand, some native soil, and decomposed organic matter. Most of the targeted pollutant removal is achieved in this zone with enhanced microbial activity, ion exchange and plant material absorption. Any excess runoff not used by the cell can exit via an underdrain system to a storm sewer or will infiltrate into the surrounding native soils. The project is scheduled to begin construction in October and should be complete and in place by the end of the month. This project was financed in part through a grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency under the provisions of the Surface Water Improvement Fund and the U.S. EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The contents and views, including any opinions, findings, or conclusions or recommendations, contained in this publication are those of the authors and have not been subject to any Ohio Environmental Protection Agency peer or administrative review and may not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and no official endorsement should be inferred. Joe Shaw is the city of Sylvania’s Deputy Director of Public Service.

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Survivor Kim Smith lives 'in faith not fear' after battling breast cancer.

inquire about our team name,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was having an exceptionally bad day and I told my coworker, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I better pull out my positive pink panties and get a better attitude.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Smith feels the cancer experience forever changed her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is difficult not to think about cancer,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is so much fear. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always in the back of your mind.â&#x20AC;? Another survivor with the same aggressive form of breast cancer gave her some advice that proved to be instrumental in getting her through the cancer journey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She told me to live in faith not in fear,â&#x20AC;? says Smith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know cancer will always be a thought in my head but I try to keep in on the back burner not on the front one.â&#x20AC;? She truly believes that she could not have gotten through the experience without the help of family, friends and coworkers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

thank them enough; especially my husband. Many times through this experience I thought that it was far harder on him seeing me go through it than it was for me as the patient,â&#x20AC;? says Smith. She was also amazed when strangers gave her support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once we were in a restaurant and had our meal paid for by a total stranger. I have witnessed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pay it forwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and it is pretty awesome.â&#x20AC;? Smith and her team are revving up for the Komen race. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The race is an amazing experience. There is a sisterhood like no other with other survivors,â&#x20AC;? says Smith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year I was overwhelmed and inspired at the race when I

looked around at the amount of survivors. I kept thinking how lucky we are to still be here.â&#x20AC;? Smith advises survivors to surround themselves with only positive people. She also feels it is important to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;let go.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was given something I had not control over,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was apparent that I was a bit of a control freak. I decided that I was just going to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;let goâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and journey down this bumpy road knowing that I would somehow get to the end of it. We all have â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bumpsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, some just happen to be bigger. Plus, if necessary, I can always get out my positive pink panties.â&#x20AC;?

BY MARY HELEN DARAH â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put off the routine mammogram,â&#x20AC;? advises breast cancer survivor Kim Smith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am here because I went for my annual check.â&#x20AC;? Smith, an employee of ProMedica, feels fortunate to work in the pathology lab. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I knew what tech I wanted and the pathologist is a friend of mine. I knew I was in trouble when she said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We need to talkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; after looking at my biopsy results,â&#x20AC;? says Smith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was my guide after being diagnosed with Her2 positive [an aggressive form of the disease], estrogen positive breast cancer on May 1, 2013.â&#x20AC;? Since that time Smith has had a lumpectomy, six rounds of chemo, a year of Herceptin infusions, and 33 rounds of radiation. She and her team, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Positive Pink Panties,â&#x20AC;? are gearing up for the 2013 Komen Race for the Cure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many people

Third baseman for the Toledo Mud Hens, #27 Mike Hessman, visits with breast cancer survivor Kim Smith. The cancer survivor was surprised by her husband, Chris Smith, who bid on and won the game-worn Hessman jersey for his wife to benefit the Northwest Ohio Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Survivor Kim Smith put on her â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;positive pink pantiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to battle breast cancer at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Komen Race for the Cure.

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Confections for the Cure held to benefit Komen

L-R: Co-chairman Liz Allen and cancer survivor and co-chairman Kelli Andres hosted ‘Confections for the Cure’ to benefit the local Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and their race team, Team Andres.

L-R: Executive director of Susan G. Komen Northwest Ohio Affiliate Mary Westphal and volunteers Lisa and Mark Urrutia had a sweet time at the event held at the Elks Lodge located on Holland-Sylvania Road.

L-R: Volunteers Kathryn Urrutia and Emma Rieman, both students at Sylvania Timberstone junior high school, welcomed guests and sampled treats at ‘Confections for the Cure.’

L-R: It’s a tough job but judges Bill Sattler, Van Andres, Rob Winkle and Mark Knierim sampled pink baked goods to determine the winners.

Cancer Cure Search Walk Held at Centennial

L-R: Marcia Holtz and Andrea Ostrander hoped their baked creations would be winners.

L-R: Sam Holtz, Patrick Andres, Joe Ostrander and Noah Andres volunteered and sold T-shirts at ‘Confections for the Cure.’ —by Mary Helen Darah

Team members from the ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital, Jenny Schram, unit clerk, Brittany Hall, R.N. and Dr. Jamie Dargart, oncologist, walked to honor families that have been affected by cancer.

L-R: Casey Gatewood, Stephanie Ewing and Cassie Hauser participated in the Cure Search Walk held at Centennial Terrace on Sept. 13.

L-R: Nicole Syrek and Jerran Orwig, team members for the Toledo Zoo’s educational program, were part of the family-friendly event.

L-R: The ‘Love for Bryson’ team members, Katie Palmer, Scott Palmer, and Judy Bryson, walking in honor of Bryson, were ready to hit the pavement at the event. —by Mary Helen Darah

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BY MARY HELEN DARAH Mary Westphal wants you to think pink. The executive director of the Northwest Ohio Susan G. Komen Foundation must feel as if the month of August is one continuous “Sunday night” before a Monday. The busy woman is gearing up the 21st annual Komen Race for the Cure to be held on Sept. 28 in downtown Toledo. Westphal also assists in keeping the city of Sylvania running smoothly in her role as president of Sylvania City Council. The Sylvania AdVantage sat down with the Sylvania resident and mother of three to discuss how she manages juggling her numerous roles of service and her devotion to our city. Why is Sylvania special to you? I was born and raised in the Sylvania area and my parents still live in Sylvania. Except for my four years away at college and the four years after I graduated, I have been in Sylvania my entire life. I met my husband and he was offered a job in the area. I told him if we are going to be in driving distance of Sylvania, I wanted to live here. It is a fabulous city. I am so happy to be able to give back to this amazing community. We have everything here: strong leadership, recreational sports, commerce, and a great medical community. Sylvania is a great place to live and work. We are well managed and well maintained. What are your duties as president of Sylvania City Council? How do

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the Race for the Cure. It’s a fun event and it is our primary source to fund treatments, mammograms and research. Our dollars stay local (75 percent of funds stay local and 25 percent of funds are used by the national organization for research). Money raised here is supporting local programs and research to find a cure, period. The affiliates do not support the national organization. Do you have spare time? If so, how do you enjoy it? My kids are now young adults and we now have a bit more free time. There’s so much to do in Sylvania. We love riding our bikes in the beautiful parks and we attend community events. What are your hopes for the city of Sylvania? I hope for continued growth in our downtown. We have strong leadership that I know will continue forward. I have enjoyed living here my whole life and I look forward to living my senior years here. I’m not sure that this is going to happen (no pressure kids) but it would be so fun if they [children] came back to live in the city I love.

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The Fitness Shack and The Food Revolution open on South Main Street After several months of construction and renovation, The Fitness Shack and The Food Revolution have opened. The only physicianowned and operated fitness facility in northwest Ohio, Dr. Renee Mason and her partners, Dave Faulkner, Amy Kaiser and Jeannine and Dave Pariseau, relocated The Fitness Shack and created The Food Revolution at 5441 S. Main St. in downtown Sylvania. The partners had purchased a former residence and with the help of Mike White of Buckeye Construction, who served as general contractor, the space was transformed. Even the yard has been redone, thanks to Mason’s father, Richard, a landscape architect in Florida. “He did the entire yard and parking area and helped us design the 157-foot-long retaining wall surrounding the Dawn Cedar redwood tree in the middle of the parking lot, which was important for us to save,” Dave Faulkner said. The new Food Revolution, housed in the renovated residence, features a full commercial

kitchen for meal preparation and nutrition counseling. “Nutrition goes hand-in- hand with fitness programs, so it just makes sense to include this in what we do,” stated Faulkner. “In addition to our other certifications, we have both become safe food certified, which was part of the requirements for the commercial kitchen that is being installed. We offer nutrition counseling, stressing good eating habits and portion control, and menu planning along with meal preparation and packaging for those clients who wish to participate in this program,” Faulkner said. Clients may order readyto-eat nutritious meals in three- or six-day packages, which includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks per day including The Food Revolution’s signature snack: protein energy bites. Or clients may select breakfast, lunch or dinner items a la carte. “We have lots of options and the menu changes each week. We have over 400 items available,” reported Faulkner, who claims to be the “food tester.” In addition, there are menu options for vegetari-

Sylvania CIC announces new website

BY KATE FINESKE Many times the first impression any organization or business makes is through their online presence. It is for this reason, when the Sylvania Area Community Improvement Corporation (SACIC) agreed to rebrand, that the Executive Board made the unanimous decision to start the process off with a new website. “Our old site looked out of date and was challenging to navigate.” says Executive Board member Brian Genide. “We wanted to build something that was both versatile and informative.” With this in mind, in early 2013 Genide began seeking bids through Sylvania Chamber members. Ultimately the SACIC chose to work with local website design company Halostream

Media represented by Scott Stampflmeier. “All successful businesses and organizations need to continue to change.” explains current SACIC Executive Board President Jeff Langenderfer. “In a constantly changing environment, our new website provides our members and the community current information about our organization along with an easy way to obtain various assistance when needed.” The SACIC is a coalition of area business and community leaders who support the greater Sylvania area by encouraging economic and business development. To find out more about the organization, learn how to get involved, or see if they can assist your business, visit their new website at: http://www.sylvaniaareacic.org.

Mercy Health unifies physician practices Mercy Health (formerly Catholic Health Partners), Ohio’s largest healthcare provider, has unified approximately 1,000 physicians into a single practice group and named Imran Andrabi, M.D., as board chair. “We are committed to working together as one team to improve the health of the communities we serve,” said Dr. Andrabi. “By combining best practices in evidence-based medicine with leading-edge technologies, we are focused on providing the care our patients need to help ensure prevention and personal wellness.” The new practice group will include all of Mercy Health’s employed physicians in Cincinnati, Defiance, Lima, Springfield, Toledo, Tiffin Willard, Lorain and Youngstown, Ohio, as well as those practicing in Paducah, Ky. It also includes HealthSpan physicians. This transition is part of the not-for-profit healthcare ministry’s strategy to transform its care to a model that focuses on prevention and wellness. Mercy Health Physicians statewide share access to secure patient records, enabling

them to better manage patient care. The physicians employ tactics that help identify highrisk patients and offer additional intervention, leading to better outcomes and lower healthcare costs. The practice group also focuses on delivering care within a new payment model. Physicians traditionally have been compensated for service volume. Mercy Health has partnered with HealthSpan and other insurers to compensate them for helping patients be well. That means better access to care through phone, email and other channels for HealthSpan plan members, instead of requiring patients to make unnecessary office visits. Dr. Andrabi has been part of Mercy Health for 22 years and has held several physician and executive leadership positions. In addition to serving as chair of Mercy Health Physicians board, Dr. Andrabi will continue to serve as Mercy Health’s Northern Market chief operating officer and president/chief network integration officer. He resides in Toledo with his wife and three children.

The new Fitness Shack is adjacent to the the renovated building that houses the Food Revolution.

an, gluten-free and those with other dietary needs. “Amy, Jeanine and Dave are the main chefs and prepare the more intricate recipes while I’m available for the less complicated items,” Dr. Mason said. “We are finding that people are stopping in to pick up school lunches for their children along with a healthy snack. We have some great wraps and fruit and yogurt snacks that are really popular, tasty and nutritious.” The former garage has been converted to the state-of-the-art cycling room holding 13 bikes and opens into the newly constructed 1,200 square-foot fitness center complete with an European beachwood floor specially made for fitness centers. Luxurious, ADA-accessible bathrooms include showers and many other amenities. Six new rowing machines have been added to the array of heavy bags, weights, and other equipment used in the Fitness Shack program. “We are the first fitness center in the area to become certified for group rowing, one of the hottest new trends in the country. “Now, we are able to offer two classes at the same time,” Mason said. In addition to cycling classes, which include bicycling and weights, a morning mix, toning, introduction to shack and yoga are currently offered. ”We hope to add an after-school class for parents and their children, expand our bicycle and yoga classes along with a beginner program where people

become comfortable with what we offer. We have found that people will stick with a program if they find they are having fun. This is the principle we started the business with. My friends and I found we really looked forward to working out together. We could catch up with each other, have fun and blow off steam.” “This is the kind of environment we established in our first location and one we plan to continue,” she added. “I hear from my patients how they have trouble losing weight, are unhappy with their level of fitness or are having trouble managing the stress in their lives. Many have tried different kind of fitness programs and diets and then stop. Amy, who is a hairdresser, hears the same complaints. This was why we opened The Fitness Shack three years ago,” she said. “And, we want to help our clients find out what works best as that is what will get each of them to stick with the program.” P et

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Rehab facility is under construction on the ProMedica Flower campus

A rendering of the new rehab facility, scheduled to open next fall.

BY MARY ROSE GAJEWSKI A new rehab facility is under construction and is scheduled to open in the fall of 2015 on ProMedica’s Flower Hospital Campus. The new facility, known as Heartland at ProMedica, will replace Lake Park Nursing Facility. “With health care reform and everything that’s changing, the hospital and ProMedica have developed a partnership and a joint venture with HCR Manor Care, the Heartland Companies,” Lake Park Administrator Cheryl Lampkowski-Sowle said. The Heartland staff is now managing the facility. “We just really appreciate all the support that we’ve had from the Sylvania communi-

ty. It’s so exciting that this is the first Heartland facility that will be servicing the Sylvania community. It’s been a wonderful welcome,” Lampkowski-Sowle said. HCR Manor Care is a major national company that specializes in skilled rehab for post acute patients. “We also have outpatient clinics, Home Health Care and Hospice, assisted living facilities and independent living facilities all across the country,” she said. The main focus of the new facility will be to provide a higher quality, short-term rehab for patients. Some of the treatments include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. “We can do a number of specialized treatments just based on patient needs,” Lampkowski-Sowle said. The new Heartland at ProMedica will

provide residence for any remaining patients at Lake Park and new post-surgery or injury patients. Round the clock nursing care will be similar to regular hospital care, as each patient is to be admitted for rehab stay. “Their nurse and their therapist would evaluate them along with their attending physician. That team would make a plan of care for their patients and offer recommendations for treatment plans to get them home,” Lampkowski-Sowle said. One of the main driving forces of rehab at the new facility will be the therapy gym, an over 3,000-square-foot facility providing some of the latest and most advanced equipment for patients. “All the equipment there is just exciting. Combining all those technological advancements with the awesome skill of our thera-

pists creates just a wonderful plan for recovery,” Lampkowski-Sowle said. The facility will be an over 65,000-squarefoot two-story building. There will be private and semi-private room options with 120 available beds. Each room will be approximately 300 square feet and will have a flat screen television and WIFI. The new facility is being partially built into the side of a hill. “There is just a gorgeous view. The building looks out onto the meadow and the Sylvania walking trail and biking trail. It’s just a wonderful location,” she said. Its location will be directly across from Lake Park, next to the Ebeid Hospice Center right behind the Historic Harroun Barn. For further information, contact Cheryl Lampkowski-Sowle at 419/705-0456.

Rehabilitative Massage Therapy opens in Sylvania’s Country Square

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Licensed Massage Therapist Christy Smalla has recently moved into an office suite at 5800 Monroe St., Building A, in Sylvania’s Country Square business park. She and her two colleagues offer a variety of treatments which improve function and mobility, relieve muscle tension and stiffness as well as reducing stress. “We can address such problems as repetitive use injuries, carpal tunnel, plantar fascistis, chronic pain and everyday stress,” she reported. “Our mission statement is to ‘Enhance Mobility and Mind,’ because we understand that both the physical and emotional elements must be considered when healing from any type of trauma. We want our clients to be happier and healthier in their lives,” she noted. Smalla recently completed training with Dr. Keith Barbour of Monroe, Mich., and is certified in Wholistic Manual Medicine. This method allows her to evaluate and treat the whole person: body, mind and spirit. Wholistic Manual Medicine is a method born from the Osteopathic principle that the body has the inherent knowledge and ability to heal itself if given the right opportunity. She also offers Raindrop Therapy, which uses nine therapeutic grade essential oils placed along the spine and on the feet. The purpose of this treatment is to decrease disc compression in the spine and alleviate symptoms caused by pinched nerves and herniat-

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ed discs. Smalla noted that she has experienced a high level of success using this technique on several clients including those with scoliosis and multiple sclerosis. She states, “Essential oils are like food for the body so once in the system, they go right where the body needs them.” She holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Michigan State University and has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2006. Additionally, she has experience as a fitness specialist and an anatomy and physiology Instructor. The RMT team has appointments available from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday.. Appointments may also be made for Saturday. Smalla and her associates are planning an open house to showcase their space later in October. For more information, visit www.massagebook.com/rmt.

Joins MassMutual

Michael Jones has joined the professional staff of MassMutual Ohio, a general agency of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company as an Agency Partner. He is responsible for assisting with the agency’s recruiting efforts, performing joint work, training, coaching, developing and overseeing agents. As a part of the management team, he will work to profitably grow the agency by maximizing its marketing and growth potential. Jones earned his undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University, where he majored in communications. He and his family live in Sylvania. MassMutual Ohio is located at 1760 Manley Road, Maumee, and offers a full range of financial strategies, products and services to individuals, families and small businesses throughout the state of Ohio.

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Ribbon cut to open Sheri May Meyers Pet Styling Salon

Staff members, family and friends including Gerry Toepfer, Patti Haas and Mazie, Bill May, Lorinda Wilhelm and Lindsey Elliott look on as Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce representatives Laura Glover, Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough, Sheri May Meyers, city of Sylvania Economic Development Director Bill Sanford and chamber representative Laurie Tomkinson, cut the ribbon to officially open the new pet salon.

Sheri May Meyers has recently opened her second pet styling salon in 2,400 square feet of space at 5529 Harroun Road to meet the grow-

ing demand of her client base. “We have many clients in the area who have encouraged us to open this location,” Meyers said. “This space

was available and works very well for our needs. We just had to do a minimum amount of work to tailor the space to fit our needs.” Michael Brunner and his son Paul of The Brunner Company joined building co-owner Sean Meyers to complete the building renovation and repainting. The former locker rooms were converted to include a separate bathing room and a drying room. A large room in the rear of the building provides an ideal location for the pet holding area. The main grooming area is adjacent to the entryway and check-in desk allowing owners the opportunity to watch the grooming process. “Actually, our entire salon is open for viewing,” Meyers said. Meyers and her staff offer a full line of pet grooming services. “We never compromise on the quality of product we use in the process. Also, we cater to each of our clients’ individual needs and have add-on services for those conditions,” Meyers noted. “We also pride ourselves on our professionalism, cleanliness and consistency. And we have a full line of products in our retail area.” With the opening of the new salon, Meyers

Paul Mitchell the School Toledo partners with Kevin Charles Salons Paul Mitchell the School Toledo announced its partnership with Kevin Charles Salons to mentor up-and-coming professionals through an apprenticeship program.

Award Received

State Farm agent Mike Buck was recently awarded the Lourdes Alumni Entrepreneurship Award from the College of Business & Leadership. The Alumni Entrepreneurship Award recognizes any Lourdes University alumnus who has achieved outstanding entrepreneurial success and accomplishment in business. Buck, a 2012 Lourdes University business graduate, is also an Air Force veteran who served in Afghanistan. Following his honorable discharge, Buck remained in Afghanistan, working for Halliburton’s fire emergency services for four years. ‘While I was in the Air Force, and after, working in Afghanistan, my team and I reacted to crisis and disaster. When I returned, I knew I wanted to do something to help people, and becoming a State Farm agent filled that bill,’ he said. ‘Now, rather than reacting to disaster, I am helping clients prepare and plan for the unexpected.’ According to Buck, State Farm offers a full range of insurance and financial products including home, auto, life, casualty, health insurance, and retirement plans, securities and more. Buck, who succeeded retired State Farm agent Rod Monasmith, relocated his office to the larger space at 6455 Monroe St. to accommodate his growing staff that includes licensed agents Bob Lewis, who serves as office manager, Rachel Meadows and Sarah Hammill. ‘The larger space also allows me the space to have a Lourdes business student intern. And, we plan be a drop-off spot to help the Sisters of St. Francis collect Christmas gifts for needy families,’ he added.

The Kevin Charles Salons have been a Sylvania and Toledo tradition since 1985. In 2007, Charles opened his third location in St. Petersburg, Fla. The partnership between Kevin Charles Salons and The Paul Mitchell School in Toledo comes as the school celebrates its one year anniversary. “The sense of family and shared love for giving back is what makes this partnership unique,” said admissions leader Allison Walters. “Both Kevin Charles and Paul Mitchell Schools are involved with many charities, both nationally and locally. We’re both grassroots companies and share a passion for giving back.” Through the apprenticeship, Paul Mitchell graduates will be able to participate in local events, which include photo shoots, fashion shows, etc. “We are so fortunate to have been asked to join forces with Paul Mitchell the School Toledo in the education and mentoring of Toledo’s next generation of future stylists

sharing in the core values of service, community, creativity and excellence,” said owner Kevin Charles. Charles pledges to continue to build upon the foundation laid by Paul Mitchell the School Toledo. “When like-minded forces unite, the possibilities are endless.” “We are anticipating great opportunity having the ability to partner both here in Ohio, as well as Florida. The personal benefits and education are endless when you have the ability to travel to multiple locations,” said Celeste Meyer, vice president of operations, Kevin Charles Salon. Paul Mitchell-trained hair designers work in virtually every corner of the world. Prospective employers recognize Paul Mitchell Schools’ commitment to quality, as well as our reputation for innovation and excellence. For more information about Paul Mitchell the School Toledo, contact admissions leader Allison Walters at 419/885-5191 x1004 or email allisonw@toledo.paulmitchell.edu.

is also adding new equipment and services, including the Thera-Clean Microbubble spa therapy. “This is a great piece of equipment that offers deep cleansing for pets. It is also a great odor remover using natural botanicals and enzymes,” noted Gerry Toepfer, office manager. (For more information, visit www.thera-clean.com.) Meyers has personally trained her entire staff and prides herself on the fact that her employees have all worked with her for anywhere between 5 and 18 years, thus maintaining relationships with the clients and pets she serves. She and the staff of nine groomers will share time at the two salons. Meyers will be at the new location on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and Toepfer will be at the Holland location on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and Toepfer will be in Sylvania on Wednesday while Meyers will be at the Holland location. Meyers began her pet-grooming career over 35 years ago and opened her own salon at 601 S. McCord Rd. in Holland in 1986. “I am an artist, but I had also always wanted to work with animals,” she recalled. “Thanks to my pet salons, I get to combine both of my passions. I love all of the dogs and cats we take care of and I really love my job,” she exclaimed. Appointments are available at the Pet Styling Salon on Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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A father and son union - it’s a beautiful thing for Brunner Construction

Paul Brunner joins his father, Michael, to put the finishing touches on a painting and building renovation job.

BY LESLIE MESTROW Family traditions are as old as mankind. One of the prominent and noteworthy traditions is the “family business.” It has been parodied in movies and written about in novels, allowing it to become part of a time capsule. In the United States, small family businesses are more prevalent and stronger than ever across the country comprising almost 5.5 million. Over 40 percent of family-owned businesses are turned over to the second generation, and the number for third-generation turn-over is rapidly growing. The Michael Brunner family of Sylvania is no exception with its family-owned business, The Brunner Company. Michael Brunner took the helm of the family business from his father, Robert. who had been a contractor for many years in Sylvania operating under the name of Brunner Contracting & Home Maintenance Company. The patriarch had a client list and headstrong

idealism for the business, but in 2014, his son Michael decided to take on the business with a different angle and a new name, Brunner Construction. He focuses on restoration on some of the finest homes and edifices in the Sylvania and surrounding areas. Michael Brunner was born in Toledo and schooled in Whitehouse. He was only 10 years old when he started working with his father, so he learned the trade from the ground up. Over the years, as the dynamics of the business changed, Michael Brunner’s involvement was sometimes active and sometimes not so much. But when he decided to take the lead in the construction business, someone was following close behind him, his son Paul. Paul Brunner is a senior at St. Francis De Sales High School and plans to attend The University of Toledo after graduation. He started working with his father by doing the general duties of any apprentice when he was a sophomore in high school. Answering the phones and becoming comfortable with the communication functions of the business was a start. “Having Paul learn all the aspects of the business from proposals to customer interaction was important. I wasn’t privileged to this type of information with my dad,” Michael Brunner recalls. “Paul meets my expectations,” he added with a smile. His sincere hope is that Paul walks away with a sense of honesty and integrity with the experience. “I enjoy watching my dad work, taking something and restoring it,” the young Brunner remarked. There are almost six million family businesses in the U.S. today, contributing more than $8 trillion to the GDP figures and responsible for more than half the creation of new jobs. These are impressive figures in a struggling economy and relevant to areas such as

Sylvania that have a strong family-based community. The Conway Center for Family Business (a.k.a. Family Business Center.com) noted the average life span of a family business was about 24 years. But that number is increasing due to businesses like Brunner Construction, who are now taking on a third generation into its trade. Michael Brunner offers his son the encouragement that every young apprentice needs – positive feedback and patience. The father says his son’s finest quality is his focus and Paul replies that his father’s best quality is his cool demeanor, even under the most stressful situations. Paul reflects that the work that he and his father do together echoes the warmth of the people who live in the abode. And on Paul’s heels is his little brother Max.

Like most young adults, Max is savvy in the art of computers and took the responsibility of creating the company’s website. Although he does not participate in the labor end of the business, he is has become an invaluable equity in the success of Brunner’s construction business. Although Michael Brunner works solo now that Paul has returned to school, he said he enjoys working without a crew. After his comfortable working rapport with his son during the summer, Brunner admitted it is a challenge to find people with the knowledge, skill and right personality as he sees in his son. The positive father/son experience of Michael and Paul Brunner are a testament to the special bond that only a caring and positive family affair can afford.

Hires Dental Care celebrates 40th anniversary

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Hires Dental Care recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with news of a new associate and exciting office renovations on the horizon. Having seen exponential growth over the last several years, Dr. J. Eric Hires realized a need to bring on another doctor and renovate the current office to meet the demands of the growing practice. “The past 40 years have been great and I can’t thank our patients enough for making them happen. I am grateful for the opportunity to have cared for so many who are now grown and bringing their children and grandchildren to see us. The relationships I have formed over the years are truly extraordinary,” said Dr. Hires. “I am looking forward to having our patients see the changes we are making. After all, it is because of them that this is possible. I am also thrilled to have Dr. Nithya Nagaraj on board. She is absolutely fantastic and is a great addition to the top notch associate team of Drs. Lauren Czerniak and T. Ryan Phipps,” said

Dr. Hires. Nithya Nagaraj, D.D.S., joined Hires Dental Care in July 2014. A graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School, she is a current member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association and Toledo Dental Society. Dr. Nagaraj attended Case Western Reserve University and earned her bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism. Her undergraduate and graduate years were spent conducting research on the strength of bonding materials at The Dental Advisor in Ann Arbor, Mich. Dr. Nagaraj joins Drs. Hires, Czerniak, and Phipps and a team of more than 20 assistants, hygienists and practice management staff at 3951 W. Sylvania Ave. Dr. Hires and his staff plan to continue to celebrate 40 years of success with promotions and specials throughout the coming months. Visit www.hiresdentalcare.com or find them on Facebook to learn more.

Bolt Express opens new Driver Support Center Bolt Express, a Time Critical transportation company, servicing the United States, Canada and Mexico, has announced its opening of a new Driver Support Center at 6058 Jason St., Toledo, Ohio. This location is adjacent to the Bolt Express Toledo Operations Center located at 2000 Cassandra Dr. The Driver Support Center includes features such as a classroom for driver orientation and training, a medical exam office and a business center. For the drivers’ convenience and comfort when they are not on the road,

laundry facilities were also added along with multiple showers, a dining area, outdoor patio and a driver lounge that features with leather couches and a big screen TV. The opening of the center comes weeks after Bolt Express was named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing privately held companies in the nation after growing at a rate of 68 percent over the past three years. The result of this growth made the opening of the center possible while also creating jobs for the Toledo area.

Chamber’s Oktoberfest planned for Sept. 20 FROM 1A http://www.sylvaniachamber.org/AlmostOkt oberfest.aspx. Tickets at the door are $15. Proceeds from the event are used to promote chamber initiatives including education scholarships, economic development, area beautification, retail assistance and grants to local service organizations. Presenting Sponsors for “Almost Oktoberfest” are Vin Dever’s Autohaus of Sylvania and Reco Equipment-Liebherr. Brews sponsors are Edward Jones, Recycle

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In a sprayed pan, sauté the zucchini noodles until very tender (noodle like consistency) Meanwhile, in another pan, start browning the ground turkey. When cooked, drain fat and set aside. After the zucchini noodles are tender and cooked, add taco sauce and spices. Mix in cooked ground turkey. Serve and top with sour cream if desired. It tastes like Charlie’s “Three Way” (noodles with chili)!

Zippy Zucchini Options I think we all enjoy a little variety in life, especially when pertaining to food. Zucchini is a vegetable that is low in cost (you can also grow it in your garden next spring) that can be cooked in a variety of different ways. Over the summer, I had the privilege of being the child care provider for a lovely family who grew giant zucchini in their vegetable garden. During the day, their child and I would come up with fun ways to cook the zucchini for his family’s dinner. During our time together, we compiled some great recipes which I have shared below. If you love zucchini, definitely try spicing it up with these original recipes. The “Three-Way” is my favorite! Helena Darah

Zucchini Pizza Casserole 2 eggs 4 cups shredded zucchini ½ cup parmesan cheese divided 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided 1 can pizza or tomato sauce 2 chopped garlic cloves 1 tsp oregano

1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 chopped green pepper ½ chopped onion Pepperoni (optional) ½ cup sliced mushrooms (You can use any other pizza topping)

First, to drain out the moisture, sprinkle the shredded zucchini with salt then squeeze out all of the moisture. Beat the eggs, add the shredded zucchini, chopped garlic, Parmesan and half of the other cheeses and spices and mix together. Place mixture in a greased casserole dish and push down so it is flat. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes uncovered. Meanwhile, brown turkey meat in skillet, drain fat when done cooking and place back in skillet on low heat. Add pizza or tomato sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour mixture on top of baked “crust” (when finished cooking) and top with the remaining cheeses and top with anything you desire (best is mushroom, green pepper and onion). Bake at 400 degrees for another 20 minutes.

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In a large skillet, take the zucchini halves and brown on both side until soft. Place in a casserole dish with the scooped part facing up. In a skillet, heat the olive oil and brown the onion and garlic. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned. Add the sauce and remaining spices. When finished, stuff the “boats” full with the meat mixture and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned. Enjoy!

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I am the mom who could successfully show my girls how to make a “three pointer” on the court but failed when it came to assisting them with hair styles for special events. I have walked through the doors of Attitudes A Salon numerous times when my teens have needed an assist with “prom hair.” Upon my latest visit, I was thrilled to be the one in the chair on the receiving end of a much needed “redo” on the “do.” Before stylist Holly Tedrick went to work on updating my style, we had a consultation in which she asked many key questions regarding my grooming routine. I hated to confess that the last trim I received was when I used my herb scissors to cut my bangs. With that information she immediately determined that I was what she tactfully called “low maintenance.” Tedrick then mapped out a game plan for a style that I could easily obtain without a great deal of time or effort. Following our discussion we headed for the shampoo bowl for a wash and conditioning treatment. The stylists at Attitudes have been trained to give a scalp massage during this process. Tedrick laughed when I told her I’d give her 30 minutes to stop massaging me - too bad she thought I was kidding. Unfortunately, the blissful head rub ended and we returned to her station for the cut. As

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she worked, she told me that she had always process can damage hair. Tedrick also showed loved styling hair and decided against it as a me how to use three simple products to career when a guidance counselor told her enhance my style. I was very pleased with the that only girls not smart enough to get into results and was thankful for not only the new college and teen mothers choose being a stylstyle but the helpful hints to maintain my new ist as a profession. Thankfully, she didn’t listen look. to the negative misconceptions and purI then moved on to see Sylvania sued her passion. Northview High School graduate I was a tad concerned and Attitudes team member, when I looked down on Brittany Franklin, for a gel the floor and saw what manicure. Nail polish appeared to be a small doesn’t stand a chance rodent until I realagainst my busy ized it was my lifestyle. Franklin clipped locks. assured me that Tedrick explained the gel manicure that she was would keep its going to cut the luster for at least bottom layer of two weeks. She my hairs shorter helped me select a leaving the top color, a decision layer longer to crethat could have ate movement. She taken hours withthrew a technical out her guidance. term my way for this I am happy to technique but this “low report that my current maintenance” woman did look is still going strong not process it. After the cut even under the helm of this she demonstrated how to “non-primper.” I have use the hair dryer. I The Savvy Sylvanian gets a new look received numerous comlearned that using a brush pliments on my new look. from stylist Holly Tedrick at too early in the drying I truly enjoyed my experiAttitudes A Salon in Sylvania.

ence at Attitudes. I appreciated my stylist taking the time to really listen to my needs and creating a style that I can confidently achieve on my own. Also, my nails are still looking great after dishwashing, lawn mowing, and unclogging a shower drain used by three teens. I will happily enter the doors of Attitudes A Salon in the future for I found it to be a “shear” delight. Attitudes A Salon is located at 6754 W. Sylvania Ave. in Sylvania. For more information call 419/885-7300 or visit attitudesasalon.com.

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Back Row, L-R: Wendy Ristau Haudrich, celebrity waiter Katie Maskey; Front Row, L-R: Elizabeth Baldwin, Tiffany Noel Taylor, Becky Gannon and Mona Rosmusssen had a roaring good time at the event that benefited the Victory Center, a nonprofit organization that assists cancer patients in the community.

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Annual Plummer Pool Pooch Plunge is a Splashng Affair

Some of the over 150 dogs, and their people, that came out to the third annual Jack’s Pooch Plunge. The cost was $5 and the proceeds go to raise money for Toledo Unleashed and its Glass City Dog Park, a dog park at Woodsdale Park off the Anthony Wayne Trail in Toledo. The dog park officially opens Sept. 27.

Organizer Dave Speiss started the plunge in honor of his father, a dog lover, who passed away three years ago. Dave commented that, “The best part about the event is that it brings smiles to everybody's faces, both two and four legged.”

Dr. Esplin of SylvaniaVet and his dog Tressie looked for tennis balls to chase.

Bobbi Hanson and Jordan Young with their dogs Ruffus and Margot loved the Pooch Plunge. –by Jennifer Groves

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Section B If It’s Tuesday in Sylvania, It’s Market on Main!

Randy Currie learned about goat cheese from Seth Burkholder of Turkeyfoot Creek Creamery.

Sarah Carver of Beautiful Blooms by Jen talked about the flowers she has for sale with Caroline Ackerman and her children Elisia and Ethan.

John Keil of Louis Keil & Sons helped Eleanor Megeath and her mother Laura and her grandparents, Shirley and Steven Jalso, select fresh vegetables.

Jana Whitmore of All Good Things talked with Dan Michalak about the handmade soaps and other products she had available.

Loren Smith was the Sylvania Area Arts Commission’s featured vocalist in the Sister Cities’ gazebo in the Sylvania Historical Village during the Sylvania Farmers’ Market.

Roger Zielinski of Garden Nursery talked about his organically grown produce with Luz Page.

Linda Brown learned about Hot Stuff Jams & Jellies from Karen Jankowski and Mike Bunch.

Sue and Don Johns pointed out the assortment of baked goods they have available to Sarah Garner.

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Maumee Bay Kitchen & Bath Center Offers Cooking Classes

L-R: Mallory Iffland and Rhonda Leffler, left, and Matt Wingate and his puppy Jessie, right, talk with Chef Liz Donaldson, third from left, about the menu for the first cooking class.

Chef Liz Donaldson will present an Italian menu at the inaugural Maumee Bay Kitchen & Bath Center’s cooking class to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. “We will start with a ricotta tomato tart, followed by a creamed artichoke soup. The main entree is chicken saltimbocca with pappardelle pasta and a zucchini sauce. A dessert will complete the meal and appropriate regional wines will be served with each course. We will use ingredients from local sources whenever possible,” she said. Matt Wingate, Maumee Bay Kitchen and Bath co-owner, said he has wanted to hold cooking classes since he and his wife, Dorie, first opened the business four years ago. “Now is a great time as we have finished our second kitchen, complete with a wine bar and installed the center island in the showroom, which was designed and built for classes and cooking demonstrations. “We are finally ready to hold classes,” Wingate noted. “And, holding classes is a good way for us to thank the Sylvania community for our four years of success here,” he added. Donaldson has been offering cooking classes for over 20 years at the former Gourmet Curiosities and Sofo’s Food Market. The first cooking class will be limited to the first 15 people who register for the class. The cost is $30 and includes wine.

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Hudson Gallery Hosts Opening for 24 Local Artists

Barb and Scott Hudson owners of Hudson Gallery, invited 24 local artists to participate in the recent show, ‘Double Dozen, A Small Works Invitational,” that will be on display through Oct. 4.

Susie Knox and Carole Williamson talked with artists Steven Athanas and Kelly O’Brien about the work they had on display.

Photographer Penny Gentieu, center, talked with longtime friends Stu and JoJo Goldberg.

John Luscombe and his wife, artist Carol ImesLuscombe were part of the opening reception at Hudson Gallery on Sept. 12. Other participating artists include Janet Ballweg, Michelle Carlson, David Eichenberg, Craig Fisher, Rebecca Gelb, Adam Goldberg, Phil Hazard, Scott Horn, Yousef Lateef, Constandena Mandros, Tom Marino, John McLaughlin, Judy Paschalis, Lauren Pfund, Richard Reed, Jennifer Solon, Matt Squib, Cheryl Takata and Jan Thomas. Each of the artists has two small works on exhibit in their chosen media that includes paintings, print, drawings ceramics, fiber, photography and glass. The exhibit, ‘Double Dozen-A Small Works Invitational,’ runs through Saturday Oct. 4 at Hudson Gallery, 5645 N. Main St. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sylvania Area Arts Council Executve Director Jen Archer and local artist Dani Fuller enjoyed seeing all of the works of art on display.

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Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough, Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber, Sylvania Police Chaplain Richard Ketteman, Sylvania City Councilwoman Katie Cappellini and Sylvania Township Trustees Neal Mahoney and John Crandall stood at attention for the singing of the National Anthem.

Sandy and Tom Nichols talked with Rona Simon at the annual event held in River Centre Park on Monroe and Main streets in downtown Sylvania. Veterans, Sylvania Township Firefighters and Sylvania and Sylvania Township Police attended the event remembering 9/11 and honoring firefighters, police men and women along with veterans and current military personnel.

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Sylvania Senior Center Travel Club members Debi Essi, Debra Piel, Susan Romans, Marcia Lehr, Connie Ryan, Jane Holman, Diane Ward, David and Joette Haudrich, Sandy Tapola, Nancy Reash, Donna Bardis and Travel Club Advisor Sue Dybowski enjoyed their recent trip to Pennsylvania, pictured outside the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home Fallingwater house. More on page 3C.

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Sylvania Senior Center Travel Club visits Pennsylvania BY SUE DYBOWSKI A small group from the Sylvania Senior Center Travel Club visited Pittsburgh and the Laurel Highlands areas of Pennsylvania on a four-day trip the last week of August. The trip was designed by Travel Club Advisor Sue Dybowski of Travel Experts, in collaboration with Carol Love of Love Receptive Services, an incoming receptive tour operator based in Youngwood, Penn. En route to Pittsburgh, the group made a stop in Youngstown to visit the Steel Museum where we enjoyed a guided tour by a docent from Youngstown State University. Lunch followed at the Overture Restaurant, followed by a surprise tour of the former Warner Brothers Theater built in 1931 that is now the home of the Youngstown Symphony. Although the time was short in Youngstown, a very sincere welcome was received by all. Upon arrival in Pittsburgh, the group toured some of the Nationality Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh with a guide who explained the history behind the Nationality Rooms in general and the symbolism in each room. There are over 20 of these rooms located in the Cathedral of Learning. These are classrooms designed by governments and cultural groups that settled in the Pittsburgh area. Everyone felt that it would be a privilege to attend classes in these rooms and wondered if the 18- to 22-year-old college students really appreciated the surroundings they were given in which to learn. Following the Nationality Rooms tour, the group took a short walk across the lawn to tour Heinz Chapel, which was dedicated in 1938 in honor of the founder of the Heinz company, H.J. Heinz, and his mother, Anna Margaretta Heinz. The next day was full of sightseeing in Pittsburgh. A step-on-guide joined the group and gave a narrated history and lots of background information on everything. The group toured the home of Henry Clay Frick, an industrialist from the late 1800s to early 1900s who headed up Carnegie Steel and U.S. Steel Companies and was a patron of the arts. His legacy survives to this day in Pittsburgh, where his home is a museum and his daughter’s art collection is displayed in a Museum on site. Many cultural events are held throughout the year on the grounds. After lunch in the Strip District, the group visited the Heinz History Center, where the guided tour highlights included the featured exhibit, Pittsburgh’s Lost Steamboat: Treasures of the Arabia, and the exhibit, Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation, chronicling the region’s history and impact on the world. The group even learned a few words of Pittsburghese. An afternoon cruise on Pittsburgh’s three rivers was enjoyed, cruising past the downtown skyline, the stadiums of the Pirates and Steelers, and the downtown casino. After dinner at Station Square, the group headed up the Monangahela Incline for views of the city from Mt. Washington. This incline was built in 1870. In its day, Pittsburgh had 17 inclines. Now, only two remain. They served several purposes. Some transported coal, while others transported freight, wagons and passengers. The two that remain, the Monongahela and the Duquesne, transport Mt. Washington residents from the city to their homes and tourists who want to capture the views overlooking the downtown skyline from atop Mt. Washington. One of the group, Sandy Tapola, was born in Pittsburgh and lived in the Mt. Washington area with her parents as a small child. She was very eager to go back to this area and walk the streets where her life began, and the group enjoyed accompanying her on this

journey up the incline to walk the streets of Mt. Washington with her. After two days in Pittsburgh, the group left for the Laurel Highlands and toured the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes in the area, Kentuck Knob and Fallingwater. Kentuck Knob was designed by Wright when he was 86 years old for I.N. Hagan, owner of a major dairy company in Western Pennsylvania. It was completed in 1956 and the Hagans resided there for 30 years. While in the area, the group also toured Fallingwater, which was designed by Wright in 1935 for the Edgar J. Kaufmann family, owners of Kaufmann’s Department Store. The home was owned and used by the family until 1963. Other stops in the area included an exceptional luncheon at Nemocolin Woodlands Resort followed by a tour of the outstanding art collection of the Hardy Family, owners of Nemocolin, valued at $45 million and comprised of nearly 1,000 individual pieces in various mediums, and a wine tasting at the Christian W. Klay Winery. We stayed at two different types of accommodations. In Pittsburgh, we stayed at the Omni William Penn Hotel right in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh for a two-night stay. While in the Laurel Highlands, we spent one night at The Summit Inn in Farmington, Pa., which is a historic hotel dating back to 1907 and is considered to be one of the last remaining grand porch hotels in America. Our group thoroughly enjoyed all those rocking chairs on the porch!! Throughout this experience, a number of the group continually remarked that they just didn’t know that Pittsburgh had so much to offer. It appears to have such a vibrant atmosphere and we knew we just touched the surface of what is there. While the Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the Laurel Highlands were gems in themselves, none of us ever heard of Nemocolin before, but what a treasure that turned out to be. Guided tours everywhere allowed the group to experience each attraction to the fullest in the time that was allotted. For those who are beyond the point of driving, having a tour such as this is an ideal way to experience so much. For others who would want to drive, would they know what to go and see? Would they have experts in the area guiding them? The group agreed that they wouldn’t have had these wonderful experiences without the tour pre-arranged for them, and their lives have been enriched by all that they experienced. Tour participants were: Debi Essi, Debra Piel, Susan Romans, Marcia Lehr, Connie Ryan, Jane Holman, Diane Ward, David and Joette Haudrich, Sandy Tapola, Nancy Reash, Donna Bardis and Travel Club Advisor, Sue Dybowski. Bus transportation was provided by Blue Lakes Charters & Tours with bus driver Dusty Tank. For further information on the Sylvania Senior Center Travel Club, contact Travel Club Advisor Sue Dybowski of Travel Experts, at 419/882-1257 or at sued@travelxperts.com.

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Sylvanian and chairman of the 60th Scott High School reunion Jim Schieb visits with Southview graduate and Tony Packo’s server Parker Wall, a junior at The University of Toledo.

Sylvanians and spouses of Scott High School, Marlene Remer and Sue Scheib, reminisced about their high school days at DeVilbiss High School.

Duane Hoak, who sang 56 years ago at the wedding of Sylvanians Sue and Jim Scheib, attended the event with wife, Laura, on Sept. 12.

Art Raker and Sylvania resident Arnold Remer welcomed former classmates of Scott High School class of 1954 to a party held at Tony Packo’s, the first of numerous events celebrating their 60th reunion. —by Mary Helen Darah

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Doctor and Healthcare Executive to Receive Franciscan Awards

Dr. Richard A. Paat

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The Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania have selected Dr. Richard A. Paat and hospital executive James W. Pope to receive the 2014 Franciscan Awards at their annual Gala on Sept. 27. Dr. Paat, a Perrysburg resident with an internal medicine practice in Maumee, will receive the St. Clare Award. Jim Pope, who is president and CEO of Sylvania Franciscan Health, with hospitals, assisted and nursing care facilities in Ohio, Kentucky and Texas, will receive the St. Francis Award. Recipients of these awards are selected for their unique and exemplary contributions to society and modeling Franciscan values in their everyday lives. Dr. Paat has been practicing medicine since 1989 and is the former chief of staff at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee. He has led more than 50 medical missions and disaster relief teams in the past 20 years to the Philippines, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Tanzania and Haiti. He is a clinical professor of internal medicine at The University of Toledo and advises Students for Medical Missions and the Asian and Pacific Islander Medical Student Association. Dr. Paat is also the volunteer medical director for International Services of Hope, a faith-based organization that provides free surgical care for indigent children from foreign countries. Just as important as all he has done for the poor and needy is the ripple effect his guidance has had on the hundreds of healthcare

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professionals and student who have joined him on his mission trips. His medical teams have helped educate local villagers, allow for basic care to exist when they are gone, and they serve as U.S. ambassadors of goodwill throughout the world. Jim Pope has worked in healthcare for 37 years and came to the Toledo area in 2010 to run the Sisters of St. Francis-sponsored ministry in health and human services. He has been instrumental in helping Sylvania Franciscan Health provide healthcare that is high quality and has implemented processes to improve the patient/resident experience. Before joining the Sisters of St. Francis, he was president of the Southwest Region of Summa Health System, one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in Ohio. Pope has also worked in leadership positions at hospitals in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. He received a master’s degree in hospital and health administration from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a bachelor’s degree in management/health care from Park University, Parkville, Mo. Pope is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and was recognized as their 1997 “Young Healthcare Executive of the Year.” He and his wife, Mary, live in Holland, Ohio, and have four sons and two granddaughters. Dr. Paat and Jim Pope will be honored at the 15th annual Franciscan Gala to be held Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Franciscan Center of Lourdes University. The event is a once-ayear fundraiser and includes a silent auction with items that range from gourmet food baskets and one-of-a-kind artwork to a “gift tree” where people can buy raffle tickets to win a chance to win gift cards to a variety of local merchants. The gala is held to celebrate the many ways the Sisters of St. Francis live their mission of “joyful servanthood among all people.”

Religious Roundup

The Beginner Team from the First Apostolic Church, located in Sylvania Township, were undefeated and placed first at the National Junior Bible Quiz Tournament in July. The team, consisting of Emmalee Ursell (8), Samantha Ursell (9), Caelyn Thompson (9) and Madeline Ward (9) spent nine months studying 194 verses from the book of John. They competed at various tournaments in the state of Ohio under the leadership of coaches Rachel and Gary Kufel, going on to win first place in the state, allowing them to participate at the national tournament.

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Posts winter hours Zion Lutheran Church LCMC, 8307 Memorial Hwy., Ottawa Lake, Mich., started its winter hours Sunday Sept. 7. Pastor Ron Winslow leads adult Bible study at 9 a.m. while Cindy Young leads the children’s Bible study at 9 a.m. The traditional service begins at 10:15 a.m. There is also a contemporary service on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Communion will be served on the 1st and 3rd Sunday and Wednesday of each month. Heritage of Hymns “Holy, Holy, Holy,” “Crown Him With Many Crowns,” and “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” are among the beloved hymns that are included in the hymn festival, Celebrate! Our Heritage of Hymns. This program takes place Sunday, Sept. 21, 3 p.m., in the Monroe Street United Methodist Church sanctuary and begins the 2014-2015 Concert Series season for the church. Free and open to the public, the event features a Festival Choir, pipe organ, and congregational singing. Local choral conductors Mark Mathias and Richard Napierala will be conducting the Festival Choir. Area singers are invited to join the Festival Choir, and should attend rehearsal on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 10:00 a.m. at the church. For more information call 419/473-1167, ext. 230.

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Lourdes/UT form science collaboration Lourdes University and The University of Toledo are recipients of an Ohio Means Internships & Co-ops (OMIC) grant that will allow both institutions to collaborate on growing internship opportunities for undergraduate biology students. The $111,389 grant unfolds over a two-year period and is matched 1:1 by private funds from employers in both cash and in-kind value. The grant helps employers within the JobsOhio key industries grow internships as well as retain educated and skilled talent in Ohio. The OMIC initiative subsidizes 50% of intern wages. The bulk of the program is focused on developing internship opportunities in the JobsOhio target industries of biohealth, food processing, and research and development, and also funds establishment of a new course to support internship preparation at Lourdes University. Current employer partners include LexaMed, Sterling Laboratories, Center for Innovative Food Technology, NASA-Ohio Aerospace Institute, and Orbital Research, Inc. The universities worked together to apply

for the grant to help students gain real-world experience and develop employment skills. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers 2014 Job Outlook Survey, “soft” skills and other attributes employers most value include the ability to work in a team, solve problems, and organize work – skills which are often acquired and/or enhanced during internships. Lourdes is focusing on a new enrollment initiative in which internships play a crucial role. Lourdes’ vision is to provide multiple experiential learning opportunities, most specifically in the form of internships. While The University of Toledo has had strong internship programs in many of its degree areas, a comprehensive program is new territory for its Biological Sciences Department, just as it will be for Lourdes Biology and Health Sciences Department. Through the OMIC grant, the institutions will provide between 20-30 new internship opportunities during the lifespan of the grant, May 2014-December 2016.

Carol Sizemore and Ann Galloway tipped generously to support the Lourdes Scholarship Fund.

Celebrity waiters Chrys Peterson and Norene Drewicz served up food and fun at the Lourdes Celebrity Wait Night held Sept. 8.

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Sylvania hosts men’s WHAC golf jamboree The Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference will play its fifth WHAC men’s golf jamboree Oct. 10, 11 a.m., in Sylvania. The Lourdes University golf team is a member of the WHAC, including Sylvania residents Ryan Beckstead and Ben Torchia. Tony Henry, of Lambertville, Mich., is also on the men’s team. The Lourdes women’s golf team is also playing in a WHAC golf jamboree held the next day, Oct. 11, in Adrian, Mich., beginning at noon. Kallie Breyfogle and Lindsay Lehman, both of Sylvania, are members of the Lourdes women’s team. The women’s team also consists

of two Michigan residents, Courtney Eff, of Lambertville, and Danielle Koepke, of Temperance. Cross Country Three Sylvania residents are members of the 2014 Lourdes Women’s cross country team. Gracen Spangler, Hannah Spangler and Ashley Yeager are competing this year for the Gray Wolves. Upcoming for the runners are the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge on Oct. 25 and the WHAC Championship on Nov. 8. The Gray Wolves men’s cross country also competes at those same events.

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BTT Golf Fundraiser

Brookview Dental Hosts Tailgate Party Participating in the Ballet Theatre of Toledoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ninth annual Parent-Child Golf Outing were L-R: Patrick Wolff, Jonathan Wolff, Elizabeth Wolff, Evelyn Hartman, Luke Shipp, Dave Hoobler, Megan Wolff, Hannah Jablonski, Pearl Rojas, Evan Long, Nigel Burgoine, Robbie Rojas, Marissa Rojas, Tommy Rojas, Bill Rojas, Molly Boros, Greg Boros, Kendra Connoly and Robert Lee. The event was held Sept. 9 at Brandywine Country Club. All proceeds benefitted the Marilyn E. Burkhardt scholarship fund started at BTT in her memory.

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The Brookview Dental tailgate party was held recently in the front yard at 7135 Sylvania Ave. adjacent to Southview High School. About 200-250 Southview and neighborhood guests attended the two-hour event. Drs. Peter Urbnik, Brad Barricklow and Todd Schultz and the staff were on hand to greet guests. Food was provided by Chick-fil-A and cookies were made by Kroger bakery.

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The Sylvanian You Need To Know

David McMurray

BY MARY HELEN DARAH Dave McMurray has served as principal of Southview High School for the past eight years. The beginning of the new school year was the ideal time to discuss goals, challenges and plans with the man at the helm of sailing Southview High School into the future. What is the best part about heading to Southview every day? I always look forward to working and interacting with a great group of people. We have outstanding students, with individual talents. The entire staff is privileged to work with the students to grow and expand upon

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their talents. There is no more noble a profession. The faculty and staff are truly dedicated to the three Rs: Rigor, Relevance and Relationship. What do you feel your greatest contribution has been to Southview thus far? Southview has always had a strong tradition in the rigor of our academics. I feel that I have helped emphasize the importance of developing relevance within the curriculum as well as building professional relationships between all members of our organization. Our extra-help programs have been developed to meet the individual needs of our students and we are consistently working to identify ways to improve. What are some of your greatest challenges as principal? The largest challenge to Southview High School as well as all of Sylvania Schools is operating during tough economic times. We strive to provide an excellent learning experience for all students. This becomes a challenge as we have continued to endure a struggling economy, and our available resources become strained. It’s a new school year. What are you anticipating? This year has had a fantastic start. Southview just had its first home varsity football game in our 38 year history. Aug. 29, as we opened the football season with a win

over St. Francis, I was privileged to show off our new facilities. It was a perfect night, with a perfect venue. On behalf of our entire Southview community, I want to thank everyone who made the Mel Nusbaum Stadium possible, either with their

donations or hard work. I am also looking forward to working with the faculty and staff on school improvement, and continuing to identify ways to enable each student to achieve his or her best.

New school year means new opportunities to help your child’s personal growth BY DEB CHANY As the new school year begins, your child will be assigned group projects with peers they may not know well. Research shows that developing good interpersonal skills and social confidence give your child the self-confidence to make healthy, positive decisions in peer-topeer interactions. Group projects are a great opportunity to enhance social skills and develop collaborative abilities, traits that are also important in adult life; but, challenges can arise as students with a variety of personalities and work habits come together. As a parent, you can help your child through the four stages of Group Development: Forming, Storming, Norming and Performing. In the Forming stage participants are getting to know each other and tend to be cautious and polite. You can help by ensuring that your child is clear on the teacher’s expectations for the group and its members, gauging your child’s comfort level in sharing his/her opinions, and emphasizing the importance of everyone carrying the load. The Storming stage is exactly what it sounds like: the stage when conflict and competition rear their ugly heads. As members’ comfort levels rise, dominant individuals emerge and may overwhelm and stifle the quieter students. Let your child vent first and then brainstorm ways to deal with the situation, like encouraging your child to calmly bring up issues, respectfully share his/her opinions, or if your child is the dominant one, reminding him/her to be open-minded and respectful of the others’ ideas.

SCHUYLER STUPICA A STUDENT SPEAKS Learning when to quit Let me start off by saying that I am not a quitter. I sign up and I show up. I commit myself to service leadership positions, stay up way too late to finish school Schuyler Stupica projects, and even have trouble putting down a lousy book before I see it to the end. However, this is not a story about unwavering commitment (which I suspect might look more impressive in the eyes of adults and college admissions officers), but an honest story about learning when it’s healthy to quit. During my JV and Varsity volleyball seasons, I had little time for family and friends, schoolwork, or other extracurricular interests. Anyone committed to a team sport understands this. In volleyball, you spend hours every day with the same dozen girls perfecting your skills and bonding with your teammates. You spend more time with them than you do with your own family, and on a great team your teammates can become like family. However, that didn’t happen for me. For three years of high school I endured the exchange of time spent with best friends for

During Norming, differences begin to be worked out and the group starts to become a working unit, with members acknowledging each person’s special talents and skills. Focus is on the group’s goal rather than on individuals. A parent’s role at this stage is simply to praise your child’s commitment to the goal and encourage continued 100% effort as the finish line approaches. In the final stage, Performing, the group is working like a well-oiled machine, at peak productivity, with clearly defined roles, and focus on the end goal. Now, parents, you get to sit back proudly, praise your child’s success, and bask in the happiness of knowing that you helped your child hone interpersonal skills, positive social interaction, and valuable problem-solving skills through collaboration. Not a bad way to ensure your son’s or daughter’s future success in all walks of life. Source: Drug-Free Action Alliance, KNOW Parenting Tips. For more KNOW Parenting Tips visit our website sylvaniascat.org under “newsletters.” And don’t forget to like us on Facebook for the latest tips and trends on raising safe, healthy, drug- and alcohol-free kids. The mission of Sylvania Community Action Team is to prevent drug and alcohol use among our youth and to provide support for positive youth, family and community development. For more information or to get involved, contact the SCAT office at 419/824-8588 or dchany@sylvaniaschools.org. Deb Chany is the Executive Director of the Sylvania Community Action Team.

teammates, because I had a love for the game and it didn’t occur to me to quit something I had always done. However, I wasn’t fully utilizing my gifts, nor was I valued for them. I made attempts to advocate small changes in the face of well-established traditions with no success. By my senior year, I finally learned to accept the limitations of trying to alter a firmly established culture. So, after the first day of tryouts in August, I made a decision. It was time to quit. Choosing not to play volleyball my senior year was the most freeing decision I have ever made. I am now able to focus on causes where I can make a positive change. I can do things that feed my soul: family, friends, volunteer work, and as nerdy as this sounds, school. I am able to take on more time-consuming leadership positions in my other activities, particularly with service organizations like Leadership Toledo. For the first time in my high school career, I am always able to say yes to social invites on the weekends. I even had time to pick up a book that wasn’t assigned for school. I have been encouraged by how many people have supported me for my decision, even former coaches. It was a difficult decision, but it turned out to be exactly what I needed. I am so much more than the sport I play. I am an old soul, a loyal friend, a knowledge-thirsty student, a change maker, and a dreamer. Now these qualities are finally able to take the front seat.

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The Sylvanian You Need To Know Northview High School Principal Steve Swaggerty BY MARY HELEN DARAH Steve Swaggerty has served as principal of Northview High School for the past three years. The beginning of the new school year was the ideal time to discuss goals, challenges and plans with the man at the helm of sailing Northview High School into the future. What is the best part about heading to Northview every day? I get to interact with great people. The staff is awesome at putting together ideas and programs that will help our kids grow academically and as people. We have a very professional, caring team. Every year we survey kids, parents and teachers to find out what they felt worked and what didn’t. We then plan to make things better in the upcoming year. It’s always fun to look for ways to improve. What do you feel your greatest contribution has been to Northview thus far? I feel the biggest task I have is to hire quality people. Hiring decisions could potentially impact the school for the next 30 years. Also, I

am excited to have created, with the assistance of Ryan Creech, the Northview Leadership Academy. We have six speakers annually, including a Supreme Court judge of Ohio and a CFO of a major healthcare provider, to share their stories of success with our kids. We want kids to not only be future leaders in their community but in their families as well. What are some of your challenges as principal? We all want to give our students the world but tough economic times come with budgetary constraints. That being said, our board and staff make certain kids have a great experience using the resources available to us. Also, the digital world has accentuated the good and the bad of communication. On the positive side, we are able to reach out to a large group of people, organize data, and connect to a world of information. Negatively, kids do not realize the dangers of social media if not used properly. Kids have lost scholarships and other opportunities by sharing their lives in social media venues. We coach our kids about the importance of using digital technology

Sylvanian heading to Ireland for karate championships

Enna McBride, Ottawa Hills freshman, and Skylar Short, McCord seventh grader, will compete at the 2014 World Karate/Kickboxing Commission Championships in Dublin, Ireland with Sensei Lisa Halsey, center, owner of Elite Karate Academy.

two Elite Karate Academy students who will compete at the 2014 World Karate/Kickboxing Commission Championships in Dublin. The event will be held Oct. 4-9. The girls will compete in kata, weapons, and sparring divisions against martial artists from across the globe. Competitors who place in the top three for each division will earn medals. Skylar is a 12-year-old Advanced Belt who started her martial arts journey in two years ago and has been competing since October 2012. This tournament season, Skylar has been traveling with the EKA Competition Team to many destinations. She consistently places in the top four to eight and frequently wins first place, adding more trophies and medals to her collection. Skylar earned five national titles at this year’s WKC national qualifier and will represent Team USA in seven forms, weapons, and sparring divisions in Ireland. She also participates with America’s Pride.

Sylvania resident Skylar Short, a seventh grader at McCord Junior High School, is one of

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correctly and its potential negative outcomes. It’s a new school year. What are you anticipating? I am excited to continue new school improvements such as LED lights, parking lot enhancements, remodeling the cafeteria, getting a new sound system and making our halls more appealing. I am also excited about working with Lourdes University. We hope to partner with them regarding our athletic complex. Nothing is ironed out yet but we hope to get the ball rolling. We also added two new advance placement classes in science and math and are offering an ACT prep class. Personally, my wife, LeighAnn and I have wanted to have children for a long time. Our twins were born on Aug. 26. I am excited to spend time with my boys, Grady Michael and Rylan David. Having twins combined with my schedule here, I believe it is going to be a very exciting year.

Sylvanian Northview High School principal and new dad of twin boys, Steve Swaggerty, looks forward to a great year.

Babysitting classes being offered As parents, our greatest concern is always the safety of our children, regardless of their age. North Shore Health and Safety Training Associates offers ASHI Child and Babysitting Safety classes beginning Saturday Sept. 20 at Olander Park. Register for the six-hour class online at www.NorshoreSafetyTraining.com. Click on Classroom Programs and scroll down to locate www.NorshoreSafetyTraining.com. Click on Classroom Programs and scroll down to locate. ASHI Child and Babysitting Safety classes are conducted by trained staff prepared to answer all students’ questions. Locally owned and operated; the staff offers over 74 years of health and safety expertise. The session teaches teens how to build and

run a small business. Appropriate guidelines are given so everyone stays safe from changing a diaper or avoiding bee stings in the back yard. To host a Child and Babysitting Safety program, please call 419/377-1787 for questions or to schedule at time to meet.

BTT auditions Auditions for Nigel Burgoine’s 10th Anniversary Season production of “The Nutcracker” will be held at Ballet Theatre of Toledo (BTT) on Saturday, Sept. 20 for boys and girls ages 7-18. Please call 419/861-0895 for audition times. Ballet Theatre of Toledo’s production of the “Nutcracker” will be presented on November 28, 29 & 30 at the historic Valentine Theatre, Downtown Toledo.

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JANIS WEBER THE MOUSE TRAP Let’s Talk Tablets: It’s tough to believe the market has tablet exploded as quickly as it has since the first iPad debuted almost four years ago. After all, smartphones, tablets, and laptops all fulfill similar Janis Weber needs, and the feature sets of these devices don’t vary wildly. Often it comes down to whether you want to check Facebook, email your pals, or watch Netflix on a 5-, a 7-, or a 13-inch screen. At the same time, here we are four years later, and there still aren’t really many tablets that will truly replace both a laptop and a smartphone. A tablet is basically an extra thing to buy and carry. You probably don’t need a tablet, but that doesn’t mean you don’t want one. And if you know you want a tablet, you probably also have some idea whether you want an iPad, an Android, or a Windows model. There are some other important factors to consider as well. Do you need a tablet that offers hundreds of thousands of apps? Do you want a slate that you can easily hold with a single hand, or one with a larger 10-inch screen? Do you need memory card slots for additional storage? How about 4G cellular connectivity so you can use your tablet to get online anywhere? You get the idea. Here are the five top 9-11” choices and their average price: Apple iPad Air $500,

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Toledo Ballet will hold open auditions for “Alice in Wonderland” on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. The auditions are for dancers 12 and up and will be held at Toledo Ballet, located at Franklin Park Mall. We are looking for dancers with strong technique in ballet/ contemporary with the ability to portray extremely fanciful characters. Familiarity with Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” is helpful for this audition. For certain roles, skilled actors who move well are also encouraged to audition. Auditions will start at 4 p.m. sharp so Toledo Ballet asks that dancers warm up ahead of time and dress in proper dance attire. Audition fees are $15. Auditions for children eleven and under will be set for a future date, sometime in January. Performances are March 28 and 29, 2015, at The Valentine Theatre.

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trees are in color. Cemeteries are among the few places where you can see magnificent, huge old trees of virtually every variety, standing alone in all their glory. In the woods or elsewhere, huge old Oaks, Maples, Sweetgums and others are crammed into groves or wooded area, but in cemeteries, huge trees generally stand alone, showing you their magnificent form and color. Better yet, get out and walk around, or do your walking that week at a cemetery. Hmmmmm! Find some Crabapple trees on your street that are readily visible for you, either from the house or as you walk, etc., but make sure that they are loaded down with massive numbers of red crabapples (you can see them easily if you look). Keep your eye on them as we get into October, and you will begin to see a few, then many, then hundreds of Robins and Cedar Waxwings converge on these trees as (and before) they head south for winter. It is amazing how they will pick the tree clean in just a few days. Have you noticed that the robins are no longer foraging in your yard like they were when they were raising families through the summer? They are beginning to congregate in large flocks again to begin preparation for

their move south later. And robins don’t really ‘fly south’ as we were told as kids. They seem to go south just far enough to survive and find food, which in warm winters is not far at all. As you get your paper from the driveway in the morning, stop and look up for a minute or two. You will hear the honking of geese as they now have huge fields of harvested corn to pick over prior to their migration, and you can often see large ‘Vs’ of geese on their way to forage or eventually on their way south. Take a ride (or walk) on Worth Avenue in Sylvania (just off McCord north of Sylvania Avenue), and see my favorite trees in fall. The street trees on Worth Avenue are Goldenrain Trees, and in fall they are simply covered with brown, three-sided, two-inch Chinese Lantern seed pods. They last all winter, and are one of the coolest ways that Nature passes on new trees to the next generation. They split open in spring, and scatter new seeds in the wind and with the birds. Totally cool! So, you know where I’ll be this fall, and I hope you do some of these little things to remind you of the wonder of Nature. Enjoy the fall. It is my favorite time of the year.

I TA L I A N G A R D E N E R As you read this, we are in the last half of September (unless you are like me and set it aside until you have more time). But remember that there is still a long way to go before the frosts, freezes and real cold of late fall descend upon us. So, just put on a sweatshirt and continue to enjoy the wonderful weather. But, do get a bit motivated to do some very gratifying fall activities over the next six weeks, that will help you to enjoy the marvels of the autumn season. Examples: When the leaves begin to turn colors in earnest, take a ride down (or up) Corey Road as it borders Wildwood Metropark just north of Central Avenue. Along the park side of the road, the woods are full of Sassafrass trees (I love that word), which are the most intense orange and gold and reds imaginable. If they are not fully colored when you go by, make this a weekly drive-by until you see them in their full glory. This is a strange one, but it is a suggestion from all of my landscape classes. Take a detour through a very large cemetery as the

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Letters to the Editor To the Editor: A great lady was just laid to rest. Not only was she a great lady, but a wonderful teacher! She was also an irreplaceable asset to the Sylvania School system. She will be greatly missed by all who ever came in contact with her - especially those "kids" who were in her special education classes. Rest in peace Carol Morton, we will all miss you! Bruce Wharram Sylvania Township Sylvania Residents, Please teach your children to respect funeral processions! I know that even some adults do not know the rules nowa-days, but if you don't learn them and teach your children, how are they going to know? Not only rules but also to have respect for the Deceased and their grieving relatives! Recently, we attended a funeral that was at Toledo Memorial Park and Cemetery. While trying to turn into the cemetery (we were car number four of a long line) we watched a boy about 11 or so ride his bicycle in between the hearse and first car, then a second younger boy ride in front of our car! Yes, we honked at them and the oldest flipped us off with his middle finger! Smirking! Okay, maybe we shouldn't have honked but when you are following in a funeral, you are paying attention to the moving vehicles and not expecting kids to do this! What if we would have hit them? No respect at all. I really think they thought it was funny, you could tell be their expressions! Would it have hurt them to wait until the cars passed? This man had served his country and should have been showed more respect than this! The relatives from out of state who were riding with us were very upset! In their state and town, they have police escort that stops other vehicles from crossing over the procession! Imagine their surprise at this circumstance! PLEASE, show respect for the dead, whether you are young or old! If you do not know how, learn how! DO NOT CROSS OVER A PROCESSION, have patience, your loved one may be the next one who is being buried! Respectfully, Mary Poe Toledo,Ohio

public who have unexpectedly arrived at the scene. Just trying to manage traffic and control crowds becomes a job in itself. With the alert system, people on their way to a destination can be warned that there is a problem at a given site and will be able to drive around the area. They won’t have as much inconvenience and safety forces will be able to concentrate on the issue to which they responded. Of a more benign nature, a resident may be following an issue in the township and can receive a reminder of the next public meeting dealing with the issue. By signing up for Sylvania Alerts you will automatically get emergency alerts issued by Lucas County and can choose from a number of options for alerts offered by the township. The service was earlier approved by Sylvania Township trustees and has been purchased by the Lucas County Emergency Management Agency. To participate, the township has agreed to pay no more than $2,500 annually. That cost could be reduced if enough other jurisdictions join the service. Township officials said none of those who sign up will receive unsolicited calls nor will contact numbers be sold to other parties. Township residents who sign up for the program may also choose to be notified of such things as the annual leaf and brush pick up and other events of general interest. Variance The Sylvania Township board of zoning appeals has approved variances to the township’s zoning code to allow for expansion of Yark BMW, 6055 West Central Ave. The dealership needed primarily a variance from the required setback of 35 ft. along Fairbanks, which runs along the western border of the property. Although Fairbanks is considered frontage for zoning purposes, it is more a side street, according to Jerry Parker, an attorney representing the dealership. Mr. Parker noted that Fairbanks is used primarily as a roadway to either the Yark dealership or the White Toyota dealership on the other side of Fairbanks. The Toyota dealership, he noted, had once gotten a variance for its building along Fairbanks. The remodeling and expansion of the building is based on directives from BMW, Mr. Parker told the board. No one spoke in opposition to the request and the board’s approval was unanimous. The dealership plans to begin construction in the spring of 2015 and likely be finished by early 2016.

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Autumn Events Planned Sylvania is always a wonderful place to be in the autumn season and 2014 looks like another Mayor Craig Stough great year for our community. Here are some of the many community events already being planned for our residents to enjoy and participate in, and to welcome visitors to Sylvania: Saturday, Sept. 20 – Almost Oktoberfest (5 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.) in Downtown Sylvania/SOMO District. This is the second year for this event in downtown Sylvania and promises to be another great event. For information call the Chamber of Commerce at 419/882-2135. Sunday, Sept. 21 – Fossil Fest (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.) at the Historical Village. This is a great activity for families and young fossil hunters. Call 419/882-4976 for more information.

Sunday, Oct 19 – Fall Festival and Parade (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.) in Downtown Sylvania. Parade begins at 12:45 p.m. with no rain date. For more information about parade registration or booth registration call 419/410-6009. We are again expecting several visitors from Woodstock, Ontario, our Canadian Sister City. Representatives of Sylvania will be traveling north to Woodstock, Ontario for its annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Nov. 15. Thursday, Nov. 6 – Downtown Delights (5 p.m. – 8 p.m.) in Downtown Sylvania on Main Street. This night traditionally starts the holiday season in downtown Sylvania. Saturday, Dec. 6 – Holiday Happenings (4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) in Downtown Sylvania on Main Street. Santa will arrive at approximately 4:45 p.m. and the official Holiday Tree lighting will take place. Call the Historic Village for more information at 419/882-4976. We welcome everyone to visit Sylvania for the upcoming fall and holiday seasons. Sylvania is a great place to be! Another date for city of Sylvania residents - the Fall Unlimited Refuse Collection is scheduled for the week of Oct. 6 – Oct. 10. Refer to the city’s website, CityofSylvania.com, or call 419/8858950, for more information.

Fire Department Levy Funds from the levy, if passed, will make sustainable the increase from three to 10 part-time firefighters, restore up to three full-time firefighters (which would still be below the top number once employed), replace two aging engines and a medic truck, replace four support vehicles, and set aside funding for the eventual replacement of a 1997 aerial platform truck. The results of a six-month study of the department’s current and projected operations are available at www.sylvaniatownship.com as Fire Department Review Documents under “Hot Topics.” Retired local television personality Chrys Peterson also appeared at the rally, urging support for the levy. Some years ago, she noted, she had needed medical help and members of the fire department had quickly provided what was needed for her then and that she is proud to support them now.

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To view our listings, visit www.rkgcommercial.com 419.794.3965 Gary A. Micsko CCIM Senior Associate Industrial Properties

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ABSOLUTE AUCTION 8844 Nebraska | Springfield Twp.

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This is a unique opportunity for the inspired Artist or outdoors person. This 3 bed, 2 bath brick ranch with living and family room, family room, full size saloon/studio on the property along with a woodshop, log cabin, and large garage. The setup looks like the wild west. The Seller has lived here for many years and we are selling his home and a lifelong collection of antiques, civil war, and revolutionary war items. This is a must see property that anyone of any hobby will adore. Call Dawn Rose-Sohnly 419.260.7673

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14C| SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | MID SEPTEMBER 2014

CRIME WATCH IN THE SYLVANIA AREA Assault Corey D. Stamitoles, 7700 block of Erie St. Burglary Todd Miller, cash, stamps, tools and batteries stolen at 8400 block of Larch St. Nicole Grzecki, ring stolen at 7000 block of Williamsburg Dr. Kristi K. Rhodus, PlayStation stolen at 5200 block of S. Main St. Cheryl L. Kujawski, Xbox games, cash and equipment stolen at 5700 block of Westview Dr. Criminal Damaging Michael S. Curtis, van rear window smashed at 4500 block of Longfellow Rd. Ghaleb Abu Alhana, vehicle window smashed at 5700 block of Foxpointe Dr. Tina Estep, vehicle window smashed at 5300 block of Radcliffe Rd. Kurt L. Schell, vehicle window smashed at 5500 block of Bonniebrook Rd. Scott L. Nunamaker, vehicle paint damaged at 6000 block of Quarrys Edge Ln. Jason T. Dietrich, vehicle mirrors knocked off at 7200 block of W. Sylvania Ave. Telecommunications Abuse Jacqueline McKee, harassing phone calls received, 5200 block of Harroun Rd. Theft Marc D. Meyer, stereo, camera, flat screen TV and antenna stolen at 7900 block of W. Central Ave. Lili P. Miller, luggage, shoes and shirts stolen at 5200 block of Monroe St. Gordon Food Service, food items stolen at 5700 block of W. Central Ave. Michael Maran, firewood stolen at 2500 block of King U-Haul, truck batteries stolen from moving vans at 2700 block of N. Reynolds Rd. Kristen M. Carteaux, purse with credit cards and cell phone stolen at 3000 block of N. McCord Rd. Michael Coffman, hand tools and shotguns stolen at 3100 block of Millicent Ave. Brown Honda, vehicle stolen at 6100 block of W. Central Ave. William D. Gibbons, tools, bag and flashlight stolen from vehicle at 5800 block of Sugar Hill Ct. Reve Salon & Spa, cash stolen at 5600 block of N. Main St. Vivian Z. Godsey, cash stolen by online fraud, 5700

block of Dornell Dr. Deja J. Harris, cash stolen at 5900 block of W. Alexis Clark Reber, jewelry stolen at 5900 block of Rockdale Solid Waste Management, aluminum cans stolen at 7500 block of Sylvania Ave. Fred E. Croy, wallet with cash stolen at 6700 block of Monroe St. Kroger Co., groceries stolen at 5400 block of Altsheler Devon J. Nutter, license plate stolen at 5200 block of Harroun Rd. FET Construction Services, building materials stolen at 5400 block of Roan Rd. Mohamad Sobh, personal information stolen from vehicle at 5800 block of Acres Rd. Dennis W. Kogut, identity theft, 4400 block of Weldwood Ave. Raheela Rahman, Iphone stolen at 5200 block of Harroun Rd. From the Court Assault Adam M. Roach, Cherry Street Mission, $250 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 153 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Mary A. Smothers, no address, $300 fine, cost, 180 days jail time, 90 days suspended, counseling, active probation, drug screening. Child Endangerment Michelle L. Bashaw, 5754 Comet Ave., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 60 days jail time, 60 days suspended, HAS drug patch, drug screening. Criminal Damaging Neal A. Eckhart, 6539 Glenhurst Dr., Maumee, $200 fine, costs, 64 days jail time, 60 days suspended. Disorderly Conduct Randall S. Renshler, 9055 Angola Rd., Holland, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 26 days suspended. Amber Serres, 9145 Angola Rd., Holland, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 26 days suspended, drug screening. Aaron T. Edelman, 705 Meadowchase, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 29 days suspended. Brandon J. Mills, 325 Hillsdale, Holland, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 28 days suspended. Domestic Violence Brian L. Robinson, 4706 Vallejo Dr., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 16 days suspended, counseling. Driving Under the Influence Julie A. Zahner, 272 Maple St., Metamora, $850

fine, costs, 80 days jail time, 70 days suspended, license suspended one year, drug screening. Brian L. Sengstock, 3443 Plainview, Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 23 days jail time, 20 days suspended, license suspended eight months, counseling. James L. Rehkopf, 2250 Perrysburg-Holland Rd., No. 4, Maumee, $850 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 50 days suspended, license suspended one year. Donald F. Kardux, 5339 W. Central Ave., Toledo, $425 fine, costs, 46 days jail time, 40 days suspended, license suspended eight months with limited privileges. Fred E. Croy, Jr., 1333 Brookepark, Apt. 4, Toledo, $1250 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 135 days suspended, license suspended two years, counseling, drug screening. Kyndric D. Coleman, 340 Reynolds Rd., Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 40 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, drug screening. Tyrone C. Watson, 4213 Isadore, Sylvania, $1200 fine, costs, 10 days jail time, 14 days work release, 36 days E.H.M.U., license suspended two years, treatment, drug screening. Rhonda D. Rollo, 8400 Latcha Rd., Perrysburg, $450 fine, costs, 33 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days with limited privileges. Koneta A. Hurlstone, 1771 Kettle Run Ct., Perrysburg, $450 fine, costs, 23 days jail time, 20 days suspended, license suspended 180 days with limited privileges. Quinn R. Conklin, 11330 S.R. 64, Whitehouse, $450 fine, costs, 33 days jail time, 30 days suspended, license suspended 180 days, drug screening. Heather L. Bell, 7050 Hollywyck Rd., Maumee, $450 fine, costs, 26 days jail time, 20 days suspended, license suspended 180 days. Drug Abuse James R. Hart, 2246 Pemberton Dr., Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 90 days suspended, drug screening. Dustin Houk, 934 Main St., Martin, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, drug screening. Drug Possession Julie A. Zahner, 272 Maple St., Metamora, $400 fine, costs, 60 days jail time, 60 days suspended, license suspended six months, drug screening. Amanda A. Haas, P 630 C.R. 18, Napoleon, $400 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 177 days suspended, counseling, HAS drug patch, drug screening. No Operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License John D. Belcher, 6958 Bapst Ave., Holland, $275 fine, costs, 33 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 24 hours community service. Ronnie L. Carter, 2150 N. McCord Rd., E96, Toledo, $275 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 120 hours community service. Robert J. Deleon, 5833 Black Swan, Sylvania, $125 fine, costs, three days jail time, three days suspended. Obstruction Ramsey M. Figley, 1216 Four Season Dr., No. 3, Toledo, $350 fine, costs, 75 days jail time, 50 days suspended. Order Violations Todd W. Conner, 717 Valleway Ct., Swanton, $300 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 153 days suspended, counseling. Physical Control Daniel J. Drzewiecki, 924 Gramercy Ave., Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 23 days jail time, 20 days suspended, license suspended six months. Michelle L. Bashaw, 5754 Comet Ave., Toledo, $450 fine, costs, 126 days jail time, 90 days suspended, license suspended nine months, HAS drug patch, drug screening. Jessie I. Schudel, 816 E. Second St., Defiance, $550 fine, costs, 69 days jail time, 60 days suspended, license suspended one year, counseling, drug screening. Prohibitive Conduct Donna P. Hara, 7648 Grenlock Dr., Sylvania, $300

fine, costs, 81 days jail time, 80 days suspended, counseling. Receiving Stolen Property Michael G. Sherrard, 383 E. Woodside Terrace, Holland, $400 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 160 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Telecommunications Abuse Lecorius J. Reynolds, 1018 Woodland Ave., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 145 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Theft Anita R. White, 1910 Parkside, Toledo, $300 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 150 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Shane E. Stiffler, 1950 Princeton, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 150 days suspended, drug screening. Shane E. Stiffler, 669 Indiana Ave., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 150 days suspended, treatment, restitution, drug screening. Anita R. White, 1910 Parkside, Toledo, $300 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 150 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Sandra D. Owens, 3459 149th St., Toledo, $300 fine, costs, 180 days jail time, 140 days suspended, counseling, restitution, drug screening. Nicole E. Bonds, 3201 Escott, Toledo, $400 fine, costs, 74 days jail time, 60 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Samantha M. Swiczkoski, 1421 Albert St., Toledo, $350 fine, costs, 40 days jail time, 40 days Jeffrey J. Carr, 750 S. McCord Rd., Apt. 100, Holland, $300 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 75 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Iesha N. Lawrence, 800 Siefel Ct., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 34 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 36 hours community service, restitution. David G. Fogle, 140 Pilgrim St., Highland Park, Mich., $300 fine, costs, 90 days jail time, 90 days suspended, 40 hours community service, restitution, Gamblers Anonymous. Unauthorized Use of Property Justin G. Spears, 2026 South Rd., Holland, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 27 days suspended, counseling, drug screening. Jamie L. Spiess, 1649 C.R. 10, Wauseon, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 27 days suspended, counseling. Jeffrey T. Klug, 745 Thayer St., Toledo, $200 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 24 days suspended, drug screening. Nicole L. Rusek, 2115 Sandown Rd., Holland, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, restitution, 24 hours community service, drug screening. Chrissie M. Hinton, 2506 C.R. F, Edon, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, counseling, 32 hours community service. Kristina M. Alexander, 1932 Mansfield, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 27 days suspended, drug screening. Tredavid L. Smith, 727 Norwood Ave., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, restitution. Adam G. Bellamy, 619 Plymouth, Toledo, $250 fine, cost, 30 days jail time, 22 days suspended, 80 hours community service, restitution, drug screening. James L. Hand, Jr., 1202 Collingwood, Apt. 208, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 40 hours community service. CJ Grant, 107 S. Findlay Rd., Apt. B, Haskins, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 32 hours community service, counseling. Trayshelle A. Banks, PO Box 80614, Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 15 days suspended. Michelle R. Girkins, 765 Durango Dr., Toledo, $250 fine, costs, 30 days jail time, 30 days suspended, 32 hours community service.

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SERVICES A TO Z HAULING AND DEMOLITION Home clean outs, yard work, moving, light demolition. Disaster clean up OUR FAST AND HARD WORKING STAFF IS WAITING FOR YOUR CALL! 419/205-9600 HARRIS LANDSCAPING Landscaping, trimming, stump grinding, ornamental pruning, and liquid feeding 419/276-1267 HURLEY’S PAINTING Interior/Exterior • Paper Removal Deck Staining Quality Work • Reasonable Prices FREE ESTIMATES CALL 419/882-6753 CLEANING SERVICES PROVIDED More than 20 years experience providing high quality performance with a conscientious attitude. Goal oriented to dependability & thoroughness. References provided upon request. Please call Tammy @ 419/882-8258.

CLASSIFIEDS Buy Local ~ Sell Local CONVENIENT ~ INEXPENSIVE ~ EASY

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AFFORDABLE IN HOME TECH SERVICE On-site PC/Laptop Repair & Upgrades Virus Removal Data Recovery Private Tutoring References Available Call Dan @ 567/297-0970 ONE CALL HOME REPAIRS/REMODELING FROM CHANGING A LIGHT SWITCH TO TOTAL REMODELING 419/205-9600 PEST CONTROL Ants, Termites, Bed Bugs, Mice, Box Elders, Bee/Wasps Tom’s Pest Control - Holland, OH 419/868-8700 www.citytermiteandpest.com

PAINTING - WALLPAPERING - PAPER REMOVAL BG PAINT & WALLPAPER SINCE 1986 Wallpaper removal, wall repair, borders, murals. Interior/exterior painting. Brian 419/474-7323

GARAGE SALE HUGE NEIGHBORHOOD SALE Sylvania Waterside, off Sylvania Ave. west of Centennial. Friday September 19, and Saturday September 20 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. MOVING SALE Sylvania Township. Court of St. James Condos. McCord between Central and Bancroft. 2322 Parliament Square. Furniture, all kinds, new and slightly used, many estate items, knick knacks, collectibles, designer collectibles, too many items to mention. Cash Only. September 26-27 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call for more information after 5 p.m. 419/708-0050

SYLVANIA ADVANTAGE | MID SEPTEMBER 2014 | 15C HELP WANTED

FLORAL DESIGNER WANTED Ka'bloom Flowers & Gifts located in beautiful downtown Sylvania is looking to add to its awardwinning staff. We are in search of an experienced part-time floral designer to work 10-15 hours per week. Must be available to work additional hours as needed should we have a special event scheduled or need additional assistance over the holidays. Designer should be creative and have experience with fresh cut flowers along with being able to design arrangements for all occasions. Responsibilities include floral design, assisting customers, answering phone and processing flowers as needed. Hourly pay to commensurate with experience. Please apply in person or you are welcome to forward your resume to us for consideration: Ka'bloom Flowers & Gifts 6625 Maplewood Ave. Sylvania, Ohio 43560 CUSTOMER SERVICE SALES REPS/MANAGERS Responsibilities: Greeting customers, explaining company benefits and procedures. FT/PT days, evenings, and weekend shifts available. Call 877/770-6670

FULL-TIME CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE The State Bank and Trust Company has a wonderful opportunity in our Sylvania Office for a full-time Customer Service Representative. We are looking for an outgoing, team player to support the retail department by providing direct sales and service to customers. If you are the candidate we seek, apply online at YourStateBank.com. Applications also available at any State Bank location and can be mailed to: CSR, c/o Human Resources, The State Bank and Trust Company, P.O. Box 467, Defiance, OH 43512 or faxed to: 419/782-7063 or emailed to: hresources@YourStateBank.com. EEO/M/F/D/V.

CSR WANTED Local insurance agency is looking for a part-time CSR to work in its Sylvania Township office 9:00 to 5:00 M/W/F. Job duties include, answering phone, filing, customer service, computer data entry, and payment processing. (Ideal candidate will pose P/C license, I will be willing to hire without, but with the understanding the license is required to maintain position) Pay rate is contingent with experience. Please email resume in confidence to Mriebe@amfam.com or Fax to 419/725-6253 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

REAL ESTATE FOR LEASE

FOR RENT 3 bedroom, 2+ baths. Nice Toledo area. 2 car garage, fenced corner lot. Nice neighborhood. Call 419/450-9872 CONDO FOR RENT One bedroom. Indoor parking/main floor. One year lease; $550/month. Security Deposit. New carpeting. Basement storage. 419/466-1082 SPACE FOR LEASE Light Industrial or Warehouse Sylvania Area - 5425 Schultz Dr. off Alexis 1800 S.F. w/O.H. Door 419/344-0275

FOR SALE ELECTRIC SCOOTER Heavy duty SOLO Ranger. Very good condition. Best offer. Call Betty at 419/865-7934 REFRIGERATOR FOR SALE Frigidaire side x side, water & ice, very nice condition. $275. 419/450-9297

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE FOR SALE OR LEASE Ranch-open floor plan. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. 6 acres- beautifully wooded. No water bill, no sewer bill, natural gas utilities. 5 miles from Downtown Sylvania, Ottawa Lake MI. $1,600 per month. Open House 9-20-14 Call Real Estate 4 U, Erika Fowler 419/262-7653 BLISSFIELD HOME FOR SALE Adorable older 2-3 bedroom home in the Village of Blissfield. This home sits on an extra large lot! You can sit on the enclosed porch and enjoy the great view of the river across the street or enjoy the extra large back yard. The house boasts of an eat-in kitchen plus a dining room. Blissfield Schools! Asking $68,900. Call Jim at Faust Real Estate, LLC 517/902-6655. LOT FOR SALE Crystal River, Florida. 1.25 acres residential. $25,000 Call 419/466-1082 YEAR ROUND HOME ON LAKE ERIE Two decks overlooking the lake, open floor plan, possible three beds, two full baths, laundry room and oversized two car garage. 419/944-6903

GenoaBank’s Grand Opening Celebration.

Cookies and Cash.

Join us for the new GenoaBank Sylvania Branch celebration! WEEK OF GRAND OPENING | Week of September 22 • A week-long grand opening celebration for the community, with doughnuts and coffee in the morning and cookies and juice in the afternoon. • Stop in and ask about our CD Special, Auto Loan Special, Second Fixed-Rate Mortgage and our SIMPLY FREE Checking Account. RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY | Tuesday, September 23 at 11 a.m. • Ribbon-cutting ceremony for bank, township and chamber officials, senior management and board of directors, along with local media representatives. Light reception to follow. COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE | Friday, September 26 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. • Sylvania community members stop in for a tour and enter to win great prizes! • K100 live remote from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., with hot dogs and refreshments throughout the day. So stop in for the celebration, have some treats, get a chance to win a great prize and find out how we take your banking needs personally!

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