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Wesley Falls, an 87 years-old Sylvanian, is a veteran of the Korean War. Falls, a Marine who served from 1950-1953, is no stranger to adversity and overcoming hardship. Falls served as a radio man forward observer for all the troops in the U.S 1st Marine Division. ‘I was in a 4.3 Motor Company. We went on the top of hills and called in fire on the enemy from high points,’ he recalled. ‘It’s funny. When we first moved to Sylvania, there were some big high hills near our home. I told my wife that if she couldn’t find me, I would be on the top of the hills. In a war, when you are trying to protect yourself, you go to high ground.’ Falls hopes younger people remember those who sacrificed for our freedom. P1C

Commander Meghan A. Michael, U.S. Navy, Retired will be the guest speaker at the Lourdes University’s Veteran Day Celebration on Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. in the Franciscan Center. She has flown over 1,500 hours in military aircraft and has earned numerous designations. She is a native of San Jose, Calif., a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and received a Master of Science in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego. During her talk, she plans to touch on the impact women have had in the military even before they were considered part of the military. P1C

George Pugh and Andrew ‘Bud’ Fisher continue to interview veterans for the Veterans History Project in conjunction with The University of Toledo and the Library of Congress. To date, the pair have interviewed just over 800 northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan veterans, preserving their memories and stories for history. ‘We meet a lot of interesting people and we preserve a lot of history,’ the two agree. P2C

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Natalie Spencer, Sarah Elizinger and Season Bucholtz make scarves from blanket scraps for hospital patients.

Walk of Light

Reeves Northrup and Yvan, from the Ivory Coast of West Africa, are ready to take the ‘Walk of Light’ at the 16th annual event Oct. 18 at Southview.

Trunk or Treat

Ronan, Fallon and Killeen French-Hill and their friend Claire Behnfeldt enjoy the treats they collected from trunks of participating cars.

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Alateen Meeting An Alateen meeting for children and teens ages eight and up who are affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug use is held Sunday nights from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Call 419-537-7500 for more information. Alzheimer’s Association An Alzheimer’s Association support group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 9144 Lewis Ave., Temperance, Mich. Contact Marie Ready at 800-272-3900 or mready@alz.org. Aquatic Exercise for Survivors CPW and The Victory Center offer aquatic exercise for survivors at CPW, 3130 Central Park West, on Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. It is free to all survivors through a grant from The Rotary Club of Toledo. Aromatherapy Aromatherapy takes place the first and third Wednesday of each month from 1-2 p.m. at The Victory Center, 5532 W. Central Ave., Suite B. Discuss the special ways that essential oils can be used for everyday health and wellness. This program is free to people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute. Call the Victory Center at 419-531-7600 for details. Beginner Ballroom and Latin Group Dance Class Toledo Ballroom offers a weekly Beginner Ballroom and Latin Group dance class for

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adults every Friday night from 7-8 p.m. Each class covers the basics in a variety of Ballroom, Latin and Swing dance styles. Class admission is $15 per person or $25 per couple. No registration, dance experience, or partner needed to join. For more information, Call 419/690-3897 or Visit www.ToledoBallroom.com. Beginner Tai Chi Classes Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. at The Elks Lodge, 3520 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Classes consist of slow movements that use gentle turns and graceful stretches to improve balance, flexibility, circulation and strength. Other locations for new beginner classes starting in October and November are in: Bowling Green, Maumee, Monclova, Toledo and Walbridge. For further information call 419-537-0131 or visit taoist.org Boomers Resource Network Boomers Resource Network meets every Thursday at Uncle John’s Restaurant, 11:30 a.m.-noon, followed by educational speakers from noon-1 p.m. Call 419-865-8503 or visit boomersrn.com. Cancer Support Group A cancer support group meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Mercy Health, St. Anne Hospital, second floor Cancer Library. Open to patients, family, and caregivers. Call Marilyn at 419-865-0659 or Laura at 419-754-1277 for more. Diabetes Education Support Group, Monthly support group for people living with Type 2 diabetes featuring certified diabetes

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Items must be submitted one week prior to publication and will be printed on a space-available basis. Email information to editor@yourgood.news. Please include a phone number in case more information is needed. educators and others with diabetes for a source of inspiration, education and an opportunity to better your health. The support group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the ProMedica Mary Ellen Falzone Diabetes Center, Conference Room A, 2100 W. Central Ave.; free and open to the public. Friends and family are welcome. Contact 419-291-6767 or sarah.cordrey@promedica.org. Double ARC Online Parent Support Group A free support group for parents and guardians of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders facilitated by FASD specialists meets the second Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. at the Double ARC building, 5800 Monroe St., Bldg. F-5 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., in the volunteer office. Contact Stoney at 734-635-1392, email stoney1g@aol.com or visit foodaddicts.org. God Works! Crossroads Community Church, 6960 Sylvania-Petersburg Rd., Ottawa Lake, Mich., offers God Works!, providing a warm meal to anyone in need each Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meal is at 6 p.m. Impact Fitness (Formerly Elevate Nutrition)

Impact Fitness (formerly known as Elevate) offers Zumba, Cardio Kickboxing, Yoga, Cardio Drumming, Impact (high intensity), Impact Dance and much more. Check out their Facebook page or call 419-517-7080 for schedule and hours. Mothers’ Center of Greater Toledo First and third Thursday meetings for fun, food and friendship from 9:45 a.m.–1 p.m. at West Toledo YMCA, 2110 Tremainsville Rd., Toledo. Reliable and safe childcare provided. For information, visit motherscenter.net. Nar-Anon A 12-step Program for families and friends of addicts, meets on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at Unity of Toledo, 3535 Executive Pkwy., and Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at Harvest Lane Alliance Church, 5132 Harvest Ln. Olivet Lutheran Church’s Free Community Meal Olivet hosts a free community meal each Wednesday in the Christian Life Center. Enjoy food and fellowship at 5840 Monroe St. Call

419-882-2077 or visit olivetsylvania.org. Pet Loss Support Group SylvaniaVet hosts a pet loss support group meeting at Christ Presbyterian Church, 4225 W. Sylvania Ave., 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Call 419-885-4421. Prostate Cancer Support Group A prostate cancer support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the second floor, Cancer Center library at St. Anne’s Hospital. For more information, call Roger Augustyniak at 419-346-2753 or Ernie Spohn at 419-344-9830. REFIT®Greater Toledo Fitness Classes REFIT® is a cardio-dance program that engages the whole person - body, mind and soul. Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:15-10:15 a.m. and Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Epworth UMC, 4855 W. Central Ave. FREE childcare is available. First class is FREE. Call 419-450-1606, or visit REFITGreaterToledo.com. Stroke Support Group Monthly support group for stroke survivors and their caregivers. Scheduled speakers and topics vary each month. Group meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 4 - 6 p.m. at ProMedica Flower Hospital, 5200 Harroun Rd. Contact 419-291-7537 or stroke.support@promedica.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. 419882-0048. T.A.M.E. Meeting The Toledo Area Miniature Enthusiasts meets the first Saturday of each month from 1- 4 p.m. in the carriage house at the Sylvania Heritage Museum, 5717 Main St. Call 734847-6366. TOPS Meetings (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Two chapters of TOPS,1961 and 1672, meet at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6715 Brint Rd. Meetings are held Mondays from 9-10:30 a.m. and Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 419-478-1103 or 419-841-6436 for information. TOPS is not church affiliated. Toledo Area Genealogy Society Meets from 7-9 p.m. the second Monday of the month September through June at Sylvania United Church of Christ, 7240 Erie St. Visit tagstoledo.org for info.

•Through Dec. 10 Drawn from Classicism: Modern Artists’ Books Toledo Museum of Art A selection of modern livres d’artiste or limited edition, illustrated books and prints that were inspired by classical and mythological texts.

•Through Feb. 17, 2018 Glorious Splendor: Treasures of Early Christian Art Toledo Museum of Art Remarkable objects of the period: precious stones, metals and jewelry. The exhibition will feature some 30 masterpieces of Late Roman art, most of which have never been exhibited before in a museum.

•Through March 18, 2018 Fired Up: Contemporary Glass by Women Artists Toledo Museum of Art The discovery of glass as a serious artistic medium in the 1960s – sparked during the Studio Glass Movement that originated at the Toledo Museum of Art – was monumental. Free admission.

•Nov. 8 SAFS Ray of Hope

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Sylvania Area Family Services 5544 Marshall Rd. Recognition of outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses that contribute to the quality of life in the community. •Jewish Book Festival The Hollywood Blacklist and the Making of an American Classic, Noon Congregation Bínai Israel 6525 Sylvania Ave. By Glenn Frankel •Food for Thought Events, 11:30 a.m. Healing Oils of the Bible by Peggy Wammes West Park Place 3501 Executive Pkwy. Cost is $3 per person and includes lunch R.S.V.P. to 419-531-9211.

•Nov. 9 •Downtown Delights, 5-8 p.m. Shop Downtown Sylvania •Wine Down, 5:30-7 p.m. Kingston Rehabilitation of Perrysburg 345 E. Boundary Join colleagues and other professionals at the fall open house featuring room and facility tours with wine and hor d’oeuvres. Check out the wellness classes. •Jewish Book Festival Skills, Tips, and Strategies to Achieve Total Sports Mastery, 7 p.m. The Blarney Event Center 601 Monroe St. By Gary Belsky and a conversation with Diane Larson.

•Nov. 9-11 ‘First Date,’ A Musical Comedy Olander Nederhouser Community Locations Franciscan Center, Lourdes University, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania Olander Park (Nederhouser and Gorman), 6930 W. Sylvania Ave. To register, 419-8828313, ext. 1013 or programs@olanderpark.com olanderpark.com Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central, Berkey metroparkstoledo.com Sylvania Libraries 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania 419-882-2089 3900 King Rd., King Branch 419-259-5380 Toledo Museum of Art 2445 Monroe St., Toledo toledomuseum.org Toledo Zoo 2 Hippo Way, Toledo toledozoo.org Valentine Theatre 410 Adams St., Toledo valentinetheatre.com Wildwood Preserve Metropark (Manor House) 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo metroparkstoledo.com

Hall The Cutting Edge Theatre. Company is staging this musical comedy. With performances at 8 p.m. On Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m.on Sunday. Visit Cutting edge theatre.org for tickets.

•Nov. 10 •Make And Take, 1-3 p.m. All Good Things 6832 Convent Blvd. Make origami wreath ornaments. $10. •Women’s Connection West luncheon; Holiday Shopping Extravaganza, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Highland Meadows Golf Club 7455 Erie St. Get a jump on your holiday shopping from a variety of vendors with unique, beautiful gifts, as well as having a chance to win vendor donated prizes. The speaker, Diane Miller, of Warsaw, Ind. will talk about ‘Extreme Freedom from Extreme Busyness.’ $13. •EAR|EYE Listening and Looking, Contemporary Music and Art, 7 p.m. TMA Glass Pavilion In partnership with the doctoral program at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts, TMA presents an ongoing performance and discussion series that explores the relationship of contemporary music and art through music performances in response to specific works of art. Supported in part by the Dorothy MacKenzie Price Fund. •AIA-Toledo Society Lecture, 7 p.m. Toledo Museum of Art, Little Theater Alexis Castor, More than Glitter: Jewelry in Ancient Greece and Etruria. Dr. Alexis Castor, associate professor of classics at Franklin and Marshall College, is a national Archaeological Institute of America lecturer and will be speaking on jewelry in Ancient Greece and Etruria.

•Nov. 10, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 11, 9:30 a.m.-noon Sr. Gretchen’s Holiday Bake Sale Sisters of St. Francis, Regina Conference Room, 6832 Convent Christmas candies, frosted cutout cookies, Polish coffee cake, breads, fudge, pies,and gifts.

•Nov. 11 •Pioneer Skills Event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Last Pioneer Cabin Museum 10488 Secor Rd. Temperance, Mich. The Century House Preservationists, Inc., invites kids of all age to join the fun. Refreshments are available.

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•ProMedica 5k to End Hunger, 9 a.m. The Shops at Fallen Timbers 3100 Main St., Maumee •Chili Cookoff and Craft Beer Tasting, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Hooves Equine fundraiser The Stables 11781 Obee Rd, Whitehouse Supports veterans.

•Nov. 11-12; 18-19 Blissfield Model Railroad Club Open House 109 E. Adrian St. Blissfield, Mich. The large HO scale model railroad, which has been under construction for four years is essentially completed and multiple trains will be operating continuously on the railroad layout during the open houses, with trains running on three different levels. Model railroaders, train enthusiasts, rail fans, seniors, and children of all ages are invited. New members are encouraged.

•Nov. 12 •Santa Paw Pictures, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. SylvaniaVet 4801 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Sponsored by Golden Retriever Rescue Resource, photos can be taken in Santa Claus’ sleigh in a natural setting or your choice of a second holiday scene. Enjoy hot chocolate, coffee and cookies. Annual calendars and holiday nuts will be on sale along with a gift basket raffle. •Jewish Book Festival Children authors present family friendly activities, 10:30-11:30 a.m. YMCA/JCC/Congregation B’nai Israel Sarah Aroeste, Larry Epstein, Tammar Stein, and Kathy Kacer with Jordana Lebowitz.

•Nov. 13 Look Good Feel Better, 9:30-11:30 a.m. ProMedica Flower Hospital Hickman Cancer Center ProMedica Cancer Institute is hosting Look Good Feel Better, a free program from the American Cancer Society designed for women dealing with hair loss and skin changes from chemotherapy and radiation. You will learn specific techniques to help make the most of your appearance while undergoing treatment. You will also take home a makeup package valued at $200. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 1-800-227-2345.

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raffle with a $5,000 top prize. Tickets may be purchased by calling Chris Irwin at Northview High School 419-824-8570.

•Nov. 14 •S.A.V.E. Lecture, 7:30-9 p.m. Franciscan Center How to Save a River: Water Stewardship & Related Environmental Land-Use Issues with Abigail Frost-King, President and Founder of the Save Maumee Grassroots Organization, Inc. •Dr. Murray Howe Book Signing, 6 p.m. Tam-O-Shanter Loft ‘Nine Lessons I Learned from My Father,’ by Dr. Murray Howe, is a son’s intimate account of all that lies behind the towering legacy of the beloved Gordie Howe. •Jewish Book Festival The Saturday Evening Girls Club, 7 p.m. Highland Meadows Golf Club 7455 Erie St. With Jane Healey •Nursing Mothers Support, 1:30-2:30 p.m. ProMedica Toledo Hospital Entrance F, Mom & Me Boutique ProMedica Toledo Hospital’s women’s services is hosting a breastfeeding support group for nursing mothers. Do you have breastfeeding questions? Drop in and receive support from a certified lactation consultant and other nursing mothers. The group meets the second Tuesday of every month. For information, call 419-291-5666. •Recognizing Trauma in Children, 5:30-9 p.m. Regina Hall, 6832 Convent Blvd. Designed for social workers and educators, the free continuing education workshop presented by Lourdes University Parent Institute.

•Nov. 15 •Aromatherapy, 1-2 p.m. Victory Center 5532 W. Central Ave., Ste. B Discuss the special ways that essential oils can be used for everyday health and wellness. This program is free to people with a cancer diagnosis and is sponsored by ProMedica Cancer Institute. Aromatherapy takes place the first and third Wednesday of each month. Call the Victory Center at 419531-7600 for details. •Women’s Health Seminar, 6-7 p.m. St. Luke’s Hospital Auditorium 5901 Monclova Rd., Maumee 419-893-7134 One in three women suffer from urine leakage. The good news is there are real answers beyond simply wearing pads or

liners. Ask questions about urinary incontinence and learn from one of northwest Ohio’s most experienced physician, Dr. Andrew J. Croak D.O., M.S. F.A.C.O.O.G., in pelvic health at this free seminar.

•Nov. 16 •Community Breakfast, 8-9 a.m. Parkway Place, Maumee Good Grief Awareness Day Learn about Good Grief’s mission, programs and progress in serving grieving children, teens, young adults and their families in Northwest Ohio. •Father Jim Bacik Lecture, 5:30-7 p.m. Franciscan Center Pope Francis supports continuing Vatican II liturgical reforms. His critics strongly disagree. Join Father Jim Bacik as he addresses this dissonance. in a public lecture.Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at door. •Authors! Authors! W. Kamau Bell, 7 p.m. Stranahan Theater The critically acclaimed sociopolitical comedian is coming to Toledo. Tickets $15. •Lecture: James Kendrick, 6:30 p.m. Toledo Museum of Art, Little Theater James Kendrick, associate professor of film and digital media at Baylor University, sets the stage for the evening’s screening of Close Encounters of the Third Kind with a lecture drawn from his 2014 book Darkness in the Bliss-Out: A Reconsideration of the Films of Steven Spielberg. •Film: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977, 135 minutes), 7 p.m. TMA Little Theater 40th anniversary screening of Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind-free and open to the public. •Jewish Book Festival BLACK boychik, 7:30 p.m. Toledo Glass Pavilion GlasSalon 2444 Monroe St. The hilarious true story of a fat, mixed race Jew crack addict who somehow becomes a comedian. Go Figure. By Sarge.

•Nov. 17 Medicare Info Program, 2 p.m. Sylvania Senior Center 7140 Sylvania Ave. •NV Athletic Boosters’ Annual Reverse Raffle Franciscan Center The cost is $70 per person and includes dinner, an open bar and one entry in the

•Nov. 18 through Feb. 17 Glorious Splendor: Treasures of Early Christian Art Toledo Museum of Art The exhibition will feature some 30 masterpieces of Late Roman art, most of which have never been exhibited before in a museum. Free admission.

•Nov. 18 •Teen Safety and Learning, 2-3:15 p.m. King Road Library Come learn how to best use social media for fun, and avoid the pitfalls that we can stumble on. Registration required. •Murder at Carver High Reunion, 5 p.m. Aria Banquet Hall 5969 Telegraph Rd. This reunion soon turns into a search for a culprit and no one’s allowed to leave until they find the guilty party. Presented by Mystique Dinner Shows and JAB/ETM Productions. General admission tickets are $45 and include show, dinner and dancing. VIP tickets are $60 and include show, dinner, dancing, preferred seating and an opportunity to be featured in the performance. For information or to buy tickets, visit mystiquedinnershows.com.

•Nov. 18-19 ‘The Adventures of Red Rose,’ 2-5 p.m. Collingwood Arts Center 2413 Collingwood Blvd. Audiences are invited to dress up as their favorite fairy tale character and come early to meet Snow White, courtesy of Point Place Princess Parties. Tickets are $6 for students/seniors and $8 for general admission and can be purchased online at ctwtoledo.org/tickets, or at the door.

•Nov. 19 Great Performances: Transient Canvas, 3 p.m. TMA Great Gallery Amy Advocat and Matt Sharrock have been

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hop late and shop local at the annual Downtown Delights event on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 5-8 p.m. During the evening, shoppers will be able to “Sample Sylvania” at the many boutiques, galleries and eateries along Main Street. “It’s a great opportunity for people to come downtown and see what we’re all

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•Nov. 21 Jewish Book Festival Age-Proof: Living Longer Without Running, 7 p.m. King Road Branch Library Out of Money or Breaking a Hip By Dr. Michael Roizen and Jean Chatzky with Ted Spiker

•Nov. 24 Sixth Annual Toys for Tots in Memory of Lcpl. Kyle Sporleder, 5:30-9:30 p.m. American Legion 5580 N. Centennial Rd. Bring an unopened box or toy for donation. Kids crafts and gifts, 50/50 and gift items for raffle . Music by DJ Larry Hill and special guest Bob Wurst. Admission 12 and up $6; children, 5-11 $3; under 4 free. Toys and proceeds benefit Lucas County Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation.

•Nov. 29 Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church 5373 Main St. A community concert with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are available by calling 419-885-5791.

•Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2 Jewelry sale, opens each day at 9 a.m. 1120 S. Holland Sylvania, Holland Designer, costume, vintage, watches, earrings, rings for sale to benefit veterans.

•Dec. 1 Toledo Bar Auxiliary’s 11th annual Holiday Trunk Show and Raffle, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Inverness Club 4601 Dorr St. The public will have the opportunity to browse through 29 local vendors and artists.

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blazing their own trail as the bass clarinet/ marimba duo Transient Canvas since 2011. More information is available at transientcanvas.com. Supported in part by the Dorothy MacKenzie Price Fund.

Kim Jones and her daughter Alexes Emahiser talked with Angela Christensen of Angela’s Angels during a previous Downtown Delights. about,” said Dani Fuller of River Centre gallery. “Each year, we’re getting new stores and more shopping options,” she added. Participating businesses will feature special discounts, giveaways, refreshments and holiday cheer. In addition, Eden Fashion Boutique will host a fall fashion show at 6:30 p.m.

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REFIT® GreaterToledo has been hosting weekly morning and evening cardio-dance fitness classes at Epworth United Methodist Church. The class is designed for participants to share a sense of community and impact the body, mind and soul. The dance/fitness program is hosting a GLOW PARTY!, on Nov. 10, from 7 p.m.-8 p.m., in the Family Life Center at Epworth United Church, located at 4855 W. Central Ave. Local REFIT® instructors are excited to volunteer their services for the event. “One of our primary core values at REFIT® is connection,” stated REFIT® instructor Shannon Loutzenhiser. “Participants and people, in general, have been asking how they can help those who have had their lives

turned upside down from the hurricanes in recent months. From there sprang the idea to host a REFIT® FOR A REASON GLOW PARTY! to aid those in need. Epworth UMC is generously opening its doors for this community-wide fundraising event.” Instructor Hollyce Brammer feels the event is a perfect example of the program’s core value of being community-oriented. “It naturally follows that REFIT® FOR A REASON events are used as a nontraditional and fun way to give back to people in need.” Lori Bradt, another REFIT® Greater Toledo instructor adds, “not only can we make an impact globally by joining forces with other fundraising efforts, but it’s a great opportunity to do community locally, bringing people together for a common cause while bridging different

Sylvania Senior Center Programs Hours: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri • 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays

LUNCH is served from 11:30-12:15 p.m. Mon-Fri; suggested donation for persons who are 60+ is $2.50; non-senior is $5.62. Make reservation by noon the day before. TUESDAY EVENING DINNER served from 4:30-5:15, $7.00 per person; reserve by 2 p.m. 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; WOODCARVERS: Tue, 3-6, weekly Transportation to Senior Center & Shopping: call Deb, 419-885-3913 11/8

Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly* Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly* 11/9 Duplicate Bridge: 1-4, weekly 11/10 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Line Dancing: Fridays 2:30-4, weekly 11/11 Blood Drive: 9-2 11/13 Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly* Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly* Mahjongg: 12:30-4, weekly 11/14 Franciscan Care Center BP/BS Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Senior Chorus: Tue 9:45-11:15, weekly Learn to Knit: 2nd & 4th Tue, 10-11, bring your own supplies! Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly* Legal Outreach: by appt., monthly Adult Coloring: 2nd & 4th Tue, 1-3, bring your own supplies! Health Insurance Specialist: 2nd Tue, monthly, by appt. Current Events: 2nd & 4th Tue, 2-4, monthly Silver Scholars: 5:30, call for details 11/15 Party Euchre: Wed 10-12 noon, weekly Movie Day: 1-3, monthly, RSVP

Facebook: 1:30-3* 11/16 Book Review Group: 3rd Thu 2-3, monthly Chili Dinner: 5-7, $6/Adults, $3/Children 11/17 Scrabble: 1:30-4:30, weekly Last Line Dance of 2017: Friday 2:30-4 11/20 BP Clinic: 11-12:30 Euchre: Mon & Fri 12:30-2:30, weekly 11/21 BP/BS Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Dementia Presentation: 1-2, Lindsay, Goerlich Center Medicare & You: 5:30-6:30, monthly Silver Scholars: 5:30, call for details 11/22 Strength/Balance: Wed 1-2, Fri 10:30-11:30, weekly* 11/23 Closed/Holiday 11/24 Closed/Holiday 11/27 Jazzercise: Mon Wed Fri 9-10, Tue Thu 8:30-9:30, weekly Strength Training: Mon & Thu 10-11, weekly* Body Recall: Mon, Tue & Thu 11:30-12:30, weekly* 11/28 BP/BS Clinic: Tuesdays, 9-11:30 Art Studio Class: Tue Fri, 9-11* Silver Scholars: 5:30, call for details 11/29 Restorative Yoga: Wed 2:30-4, weekly* 11/30 Poker: Thu 12-4, weekly

*Call for fee and registration • For more info, call: 419-885-3913 Sylvania Community Services, a nonprofit agency, manages the Sylvania Senior Center. For a complete listing of all Senior Center activities and programs, visit sylvaniaseniorcenter.org and click on Senior Center Newsletter. Sylvania Senior Center • 7140 Sylvania Ave. • Sylvania, Ohio 43560

L-R: REFIT® instructors Dolli Darah, Hollyce Brammer, Shannon Mullan Loutzenhiser and Lori Brandt look forward to REFIT® for a Reason It’s a GLOW PARTY! cultures, generations, abilities, ideas and you are invited to wear your white or neon beliefs.” colors and dance under the black lights and Participants are encouraged to attend disco balls to help a good cause.” regardless of their dance and/or fitness Admission is a suggested $10 donation abilities. “You say you can’t dance or have per individual or family or a 50 oz. bottle of two left feet?” asked Epworth member and liquid laundry detergent. The monetary REFIT® Instructor Dolli Darah. “No proceeds and detergent supplies will be worries! REFIT® Greater Toledo instructors channeled to the hurricane victims through will be lead all participants in family-friendly the United Methodist Committee on Relief. routines, moves and music!” The GLOW Free childcare will be provided for little ones PARTY! is an experience the whole family and free GLOW jewelry, snacks and water can take part in. “We stress participation will be available. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For over perfection in our weekly classes. additional information on the event contact Whether you’re a 70 year old grandma or an 419-450-1606. 8 year old child (or anywhere in between),

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Intensive Caring Aesthetics offers cosmetic options to clients

M. Cristina Saucedo M. Cristina Saucedo holds a doctorate degree in Nursing Practice and has been a nurse for over 20 years. “In addition to working with children, I have always been interested in aesthetics and have had this in the back of my mind. Through the years, I would keep seeing commercials about aesthetics and recently I took a closer look at the industry. I realized I could become certified and offer the service to others,” Saucedo stated. “I opened the non-medical Intensive Caring Aesthetics at 4405 N. Holland-

Sylvania Rd. I offer comfortable, safe cosmetic treatments in a relaxed and inviting environment,” she said. “I offer the laser treatments while the medical director administers Botox and dermal fillers.” According to Saucedo, the laser equipment, which she uses, has three separate functions: permanent hair removal, skin rejuvenation, and sublative rejuvenation. Laser hair removal permanently reduces unwanted hair for men and women with just about all skin types. SRA fades the appearance of skin imperfections such as age spots, sun spots, spider veins, and rosacea-related redness. Skin imperfections can be lightened and faded for people of all skin types. Sublative® rejuvenation is a safe and effective non-surgical treatment for fine lines and wrinkles, eradicates acne scars, and improves the overall texture of skin. Botox is a safe and effective treatment to temporarily reduce/ remove face or forehead wrinkles and crow’s feet around the eyes with results in just a few days. Dermal fillers provide a less invasive and less costly alternative to surgery to reduce signs of aging particularly around the eyes, brow, bridge of nose, mouth, jawline and cheeks along with lips, which can look fuller and younger after an injection.

Metro Salon celebrates 10 year anniversary

Bob and Dawn McNear Dawn McNear, owner of Metro Salon in the Oak Tree Shopping Center, is celebrating 10 years of business. A cosmetology student at Whitmer High School, McNear went on to pursue a teaching degree. However, when she went to her 10-year high school reunion, a time capsule was opened and her statement said she would open her own salon before she was 30. That prediction came true. McNear returned to her first love and soon she was looking for the ideal location for that salon she was to open. She leased her shop in Oak Tree Shopping Center, opening in 2007 with two other hair stylists. Ten years later, while the location is the

same, McNear makes sure that the interior changes from time to time. Rather than just two additional stylists, now there are seven who work along with McNear. “We still have a couple of booths available,” McNear said. Stylists include Sara Wells, Nikki Harmon, Tnesha Shubeta, Kristen Turner, Jody Szykowny and Patti Borsas. New stylists Christine Gilliam and Chloe Lyons have joined the team. Cosmetology student Brooke Bryan is working at the desk in the salon until she completes her program and becomes licensed next spring. “Today, we do mostly hair,” she said. “That includes color, cuts, wedding parties, henna color, perms, facial waxing, and smoothing treatments. Balayage color and ombré color are very popular color techniques lately. We enjoy doing classic hair and edgy hairstyles. “About half of our clients are men and we also cut hair on a lot of kids,” she added. According to McNear, the name, “Metro Salon” is perfect for what she wanted to convey. “It’s a great description of style and the name is gender neutral, “ she offered. The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday. While appointments are suggested, walk-in clients are welcome. McNear credits her business success to her team of stylists, customer loyalty and good business decisions. “We have a great group of stylists and we all work well together. This location is ideal for the business and I try to use good judgment and spend money wisely,” McNear recounted.

PakMail adds new service

Chad Helbert looks over one of the cargo vans available for rent. Whether you need to transport a couch across town or deliver grandma’s bedroom furniture to your son or daughter’s dorm room, you can easily find the appropriate vehicle to rent at PakMail at 6423 Monroe St. “If you have something to ship that is a little too big for UPS, we can box it up and ship it for you or you could rent a truck and drive it yourself for perhaps a lower cost,” noted Chad Helbert, PakMail franchise owner. “Offering U-Haul trucks and cargo vans is a good fit for our business. This allows our customers the option of transporting items too big to ship.” Helbert said he used to rent U-Haul trucks but the company he used went out of business. When he looked for another convenient dealer online, he visited the page,

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which talked about becoming a dealer and signed up immediately. “This service has become very popular in the Perrysburg store since it started in July and we are now in the top 100 U-Haul dealers,” Helbert reported. Cargo vans and pickup trucks can be rented at daily, weekly or monthly rates or at the popular rate of $19.95 and a mileage charge. Any size vehicle from a 26-foot truck for moving a whole house to a cargo van is available on a first-come basis or can be reserved for specific dates. Jill Johnson is the manager of the Sylvania PakMail location, which is open from 9 a.m. to. 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

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Charter brings ‘Garden Oaks’ Senior Living Community to Sylvania One of the nation’s leading senior living management companies, Charter Senior Living, held a groundbreaking for its new senior living community at 6735 Sylvania Ave. in Sylvania. This is Charter Senior Living’s first ground-up property in the portfolio of senior communities the company manages across the United States. Charter announced the name of this new community will be Garden Oaks of Sylvania – A Charter Senior Living Community. Garden Oaks will be a one-story, 60apartment community with a focus on assisted living and memory care needs. The apartments will include 24 assisted living suites and 36 memory care suites. “Based on our feedback from the region, we knew that senior services, especially memory care services, in the Sylvania community were significant, therefore we developed the new senior living resource with a large balance of memory care services and programming to answer that need,” said Keven J. Bennema, CEO of Charter Senior Living.

In addition, Charter will be bringing in premier memory care programming to the Sylvania community with the opening of Garden Oaks. Charter’s programming humanizes activities and schedules using a one-of-a-kind approach called “Therapeutic Simplicity.” Therapeutic Simplicity does not subscribe to any single existing system but takes the best aspects of several notable systems used in other communities across the world. This program addresses seven specific programming areas (cognitive, community, creative, motivational, physical, social and spiritual) to address all residents’ unique needs. The seven areas are addressed throughout the daily activity schedule, life stations and individualized programming within the community. “The new Garden Oaks community will bring the premier Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and memory loss specialists to the area,” said Joy Wegand, Charter Senior Living’s Memory Care Specialist. “Charter’s devoted care team and state-of-the-art residences are curated specifically with

Bambino’s Pizza opens in Sylvania

Heelow and Iman Joseph Heelow Joseph has been in the food industry since he was 16 years old. “I worked in several family restaurants learning everything about the business,” he recounted. “Three years ago, a Bambino’s Pizza location became available in West Toledo and my wife, Iman, and I made the decision to take the risk and buy that store. That risk paid off and every month our sales grew. When this location at 5155 S.

Main St. became available, we made the decision to open our second location,” Joseph explained. A three-year veteran of the Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce’s Pizza Palooza event, Joseph said people have constantly asked him when he was going to open a Sylvania location. “I knew there was a demand for our pizza and other offerings in the community,” Joseph stated. “This is a great centralized location and our delivery options are good. “And we are excited to be part of the Sylvania family,” he added. Joseph credits the high-quality ingredients purchased locally, the attention to detail and the high level of customer service to the success of his business. “We have only been open a couple of weeks and we are already doing better than my expectations,” he said. Joseph also plans to offer fundraising events for Sylvania schools. He provides Lourdes students with a discount with their student ID. He also offers law enforcement personnel special discounts. In addition to pizza, subs, gyros, rib tips, chicken wings or chunks, calzones, salads, burgers and tacos are available. A dessert menu is also available.

memory care in mind.” In addition to its memory care programming, Garden Oaks will be amenity rich with the latest technology and services for its residents, including tools to facilitate communication between residents and caregivers, residential-grade WiFi throughout the entire community and customization of technology for different levels of care needs. The dining program will be a unique farmto-table concept serving local food through

direct acquisition from producers within the region. “We are creating the next generation of senior living communities by raising the bar on services, programming, design and technology right here in Sylvania,” added Bennema. Charter Senior Living will be responsible for day-to-day operations and all related decisions with the community’s projected opening of summer 2018.

Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce welcoming committee members Crystal Jordan, Jennifer Archer, Alicia Yoxthimer, Michelle Sprott, Bill Sanford, Katie Cappellini, Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber and Roz Carpenter, Michael Green, Rebecca Cook and Lyndsey Stough join Keven J. Bennema, CEO, Charter Senior Living for the groundbreaking ceremony for Golden Oaks Living Community that is under construction on Sylvania Ave.

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Poco Piatti to open in Regency Plaza on Central

Elias Hajjar is the owner of Poco Piatti, a Mediterranean restaurant which means ‘small plates.’

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Eleven years after restaurateur Elias Hajjar opened his Poco Piatti Mediterranean restaurant at The Town Center at Levis Commons in Perrysburg, he is preparing to open a second location in the former Avenue Bistro building at 6710 Central Ave. in Regency Plaza. The building is currently undergoing extensive renovations and Hajjar is shooting for an opening date in late November or early December. “It’s a great footprint for a restaurant; it just needs to be converted for us,” he said. A Sylvania resident for the past eight years,

Hajjar purchased the business with the help of Sam Zyndorf of Signature Associates. “I wanted to open a restaurant in this area. There are lots of families here, the location is easy to get to, there’s plenty of parking and a nice side patio for spring and fall. We are going to be able to cater to a lot of residents who live within a four to five-mile radius,” he stated. Hajjar explained that the new eatery would have a Mediterranean look and feel. “We’ll have a beautiful mural painted by Deb Lengel. We’re building a bar which will be homier and comfortable to sit at to enjoy a nice meal, we’ve opened up the front entrance, and we’re bringing in a bread oven, so we can make fresh bread daily.” The restaurant will also include a small, semi-private room that will accommodate about 30 people. Hajjar is the son of Labib Hajjar who owns The Beirut, along with partner Riad AbouArrage, and Byblos with brothers Ziad and Amher Hajjar. Hajjar said his new Poco Piatti would provide the same great quality of food and service that his family’s restaurants are known for. “We’ve been serving this community as a family for almost 40 years. We’ve listened to the market on what they want, and we’ve gotten pretty good at giving it to them. Toledoans are very loyal. If you’re good to them, they’ll be good to you.” Hajjar noted that two staff members from his first Poco Piatti would come with him to run the new location. “The consistency will be here,” he said. The new Poco Piatti will offer the same menu as the Perrysburg location along with occasional special items. Hajjar said, “Half of

Poco’s items are unique, and you can’t get them anywhere else in the city. We’re family friendly,

have a gluten-free menu, great pizzas, great salads, a good bar and good sangria.”

Skin-care products are new addition to Shear Madness Brittany Lunkas has joined her mother, Debbie, owner of Shear Madness in Haymarket Square, in a new endeavor. The two have teamed up to offer Rodan+Fields skin-care products to Shear Madness clients and others interested in obtaining the products. “My daughter learned about Rodan+Fields skin care when she noticed a remarkable improvement in the complexion of one of her friends. Brittany tried the products herself and was sold on them immediately,” Debbie Lunkas reported. “But, I had to see for myself. I have to try a product and believe in it before I can offer it in my shop,” she continued. “I could not believe the difference in my skin. I have taken pictures regularly and there is a noticeable difference. Even my dermatologist commented about my skin on my last visit. “And the lash boost is simply amazing,” she added. “Brittany and I are so excited about the products we decided to make them available through Shear Madness. Clients have the option of stopping by, calling to have me place an order for them or they can simply go online and place their own order,” Mrs. Lunkas said. Rodan+Fields is a premium skin care brand built on a legacy of innovative dermatologyinspired skin care products backed by

Elizabeth Ronan, Brittany Lunkas and her mother Debbie Lunkas are happy to offer their new line of skin care products. clinical results. The company was founded by dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields in 2002. Product lines in addition to the lash booster include, skin cleansers, toners, sunscreens, masques, restorative creams, acne treatment and more in different programs including Redefine, Reverse, Unblemish, Smoothe, Enhancements, and Essentials to manage all skin types.

Ribbon Cut to Open Amy’s Allie

Craig, Anderson, Adam and Allie Parker look on as his wife and their mother, Amy Parker, cuts the ribbon to officially open her new store in Saxon Square as Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce welcoming committee members Alicia Yoxthimer, Tom Devers, Lea MacLaren, Don Miller, Jennifer Kunz, Dee Szabo, John Healey, Pam Hayman, Marci Bennett, Bill Sanford and Jennifer Archer look on.

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First Federal Bank to open an office in Sylvania First Federal Bank deepens its roots in the greater Toledo area with a new branch in Sylvania. Located at 5520 Monroe St., this marks the sixth bank site in the greater Toledo area. “The Toledo area and its suburbs, including Sylvania, have had significant growth momentum and we are proud to be a part of this effort by expanding our existing footprint,” said Joel Jerger, executive vice president, market area executive. “Our history of hiring talented leaders in the communities we serve and building strong relationships with businesses and community members made an additional office in Sylvania a perfect fit for us.” Six full-time and one part-time positions have been created to operate the 2,500 square foot building, half of which will be

occupied by the bank’s affiliate company, First Insurance Group. The new branch will feature an innovation center, technology bar, digital display and an ATM. “The needs of our clients are rapidly changing. To continue to be the bank of choice, we understand that the need for smart banking solutions is more important than ever,” said Dirk VanHeyst, senior vice president, senior commercial lender. “To exceed the expectations of our clients, we have dedicated teams and resources to deliver innovative products and solutions to help our clients achieve their financial goals.” The new office is expected to be open in early 2018 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening events to follow.

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is hosting Thinking Money, a new traveling exhibition designed to teach tweens, teens, and the adults in their lives about money, through Nov. 27. “Money affects all of us, but many of us lack the information we need to make smart decisions about our financial futures,” said Linda Koss, program coordinator. “Thinking Money is designed to teach us about financial literacy in a way that is not only understandable, but fun, and we’re proud to bring it to our library.” Through an adventure-themed storyline, interactive iPad content, and other fun activities, Thinking Money explores themes like, wants vs. needs, preparing for a rainy/sunny day, imagining your future self and avoiding financial fraud. Programs will include Cash Flow for Families, Pizza Plus: Smart Money Teens, Avoiding the Dreaded Student Debt Monster, and much more. For a full calendar of library

events, visit ToledoLibrary.org or call 419259-5200 for more information. Admission to the exhibition and all programs are free of charge. The American Library Association (ALA) in partnership with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation created thinking Money. In April 2016, ALA and the FINRA Foundation announced 50 libraries nationwide to host the 1,000-square-foot exhibition. In addition to the exhibition loan, the Toledo Lucas County Public Library also received a $1,000 programming allowance, expenses paid for a training session at the 2016 ALA Annual Conference in June 2016, and promotional and support materials. The Library is proud to work with local partners, Toledo LISC, United Way, Financial Opportunity Centers, ProMedica, NeighborWorks, Toledo, Partners in Education, Jobs and Family Services, and sponsorship from EatAtOasis Pizza & Grill Restaurants.

Harbor Behavioral Health has partnered with nonprofit addiction treatment provider Hazelden Betty Ford as a member of their Patient Care Network. The Hazelden Betty Ford Patient Care Network will provide the most effective evidence-based treatment programming for substance abuse disorders and other tools to address the addiction crisis to the northwest Ohio area—one of the hardest hit by the nation’s opioid crisis. Together, Harbor and Hazelden Betty Ford are making a commitment to improving patient outcomes. “We are excited to enter this strategic partnership with the nation’s leading nonprofit addiction treatment provider,” said John Sheehan, CEO of Harbor Behavioral Health. “The partnership with Hazelden Betty Ford will provide our patients improved access to care and offer a wider range of gold standard options in our continuum of substance use services.” The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation launched its Patient Care Network- the first of its kind in the addiction

treatment industry this fall. Members gain access to tools, resources and collaborative consultation for their organization’s leadership, staff, patients, families and communities. This is especially timely as the nation’s opioid crisis places added pressures on individuals, families and communities. Harbor Behavioral Health is the leading mental health provider in northwest Ohio, serving over 23,000 individuals annually. Harbor employs over 700 employees in 28 locations across Lucas, Wood and Defiance counties. Services include counseling, psychiatry services, alcohol and other drug assessment, prevention and treatment, developmental and behavioral pediatrics, and partial hospitalization. The mission to improve the health and well being of individuals and families by providing the highest quality compassionate care possible has been Harbor’s purpose for over 100 years. Harbor has been awarded Top Workplace for greater Toledo for four consecutive years.

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First Federal Bank will open offices at 5520 Monroe St. early in 2018.

Bethany House receives Foundation grant

Bethany House, was chosen to receive one of the annual Mary Kay Foundation grants to further the organization’s efforts to combat domestic violence and provide services in northwest Ohio. The organization will use the grant funding to provide long-term transitional shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence and their children. “At Bethany House, we are incredibly grateful for support from The Mary Kay Foundation and its continued commitment to breaking the cycle of domestic violence,” said Deidra Lashley, Executive Director. “With their support, Bethany House can do more to raise awareness about domestic violence in our community, provide essential resources for escape and recovery, and bring about lasting change for victims and their children.” In Lucas County, it is estimated that a call for domestic violence is placed to 9-1-1 every 28 minutes. Domestic violence is affecting a staggering number of families locally and

nationally. “More than 700 domestic violence shelters nationwide applied for The Mary Kay Foundation shelter grants this year, which demonstrates the overwhelming need to maintain critical services and provide a safe haven for the survivors of an epidemic that impacts one in every four women,” said Anne Crews, board member of The Mary Kay Foundation and Vice President of Public Affairs for Mary Kay Inc. “Working to prevent and end domestic violence is a cornerstone of The Foundation, Mary Kay Inc. and for countless members of our independent sales force. Since 2000, The Foundation has invested tens of millions of dollars in our shelter grant program and, without a doubt, we know these funds make a difference in homes and communities across the country.” Mary Kay Inc.’s global cause-related program, Beauty that Counts, help support The Foundation’s annual shelter grant program.

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Smart speakers have been called the Trojan horses of the smart home. They sit on the Janis Weber shelf, always listening for their wake word (or name). They then send the queries and commands to the cloud, always learning more about the owner in the hopes of becoming even more useful. Prices run from $49 to $100. The Apple in comparison will run over $300. Why? Time will tell when it arrives just in time for the holidays. Amazon started the trend, first putting its Alexa assistant in the “Echo,” then the Dot and Tap, as well as allowing third-party device makers to have access. iPhone users have been talking to Siri for years now. This tech toy will even tell the news around the world. The “Google Home” was next, lagging behind the competition in some areas but dominating in others. Now it’s Apple’s turn, with the recently unveiled “HomePod.” Although we haven’t gotten to fully review the latest smart speaker. It’s not due out until December, but we do have some idea about

how these products will stack up against one another in terms of design, features, and pricing. The Amazon Echo looks a bit like a highend Pringles can. The Tap is a little more rugged but similar in style, while the Dot is a smallish puck. A ring around the top lights up when Alexa is listening, and there’s a mute button on top for when owners want privacy. They can adjust the Echo’s volume by twisting a ring, or the Dot’s using a set of traditional volume buttons. It can make calls to other Echo owners as well as play from a list of thousands of song titles and genres. Got a specific question…”Alexa, who won the 1975 world series, or what is the square root of a zillion times 5?” Seriously, there is not much she cannot find. No subscription fees; only the unit and wifi. Use an Amazon dot for $49 to wake up to your favorite sounds, etc. The white-and-gray “Google Home” features a touch-sensitive top with LED lights that indicate when the device is working. The petite curvy device also sports a modular base, so users can swap out the default base for one that better suits their living space. The mute button is found on the back of the Home, and the top is touch-sensitive, so adjust the volume by just sliding a finger across it. The most speaker looking of the bunch, the HomePod, comes covered in either a black or white mesh. It looks a bit like the Home, but without the slanted top. Like the Home, the HomePod has a touch-responsive top, which glows a purplish-bluish color when it’s active.

Judging purely by aesthetics, buyers will have to decide which device suits their decor better. So far these units must be plugged in, so finding just the right spot for the décor is the only job, although people will have to sync their wifi password with the unit on a computer. All of these units are totally for entertainment, although, so was the radio in its time. Did I tell you there are no commercials? Here’s the really fun part. Shoppers can buy accessories for their home, so they can command the unit to turn electrical appliances on or off with just their voice. Outlets and colored light bulbs and so much more are available. A home can have more than one device so owners can tell one to do one chore and another to play music. Remember when we had to stand up to change the channel on the television? I can’t wait to see what comes out next year and thereafter.

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Dr. Bob recently attended a meeting detailing information concerning the effects of THC, the most active of the over 300 chemicals in the marijuana plant, on both humans and pets. With medical marijuana being legalized in Ohio Sylvania Vet thinks it is important to provide readers with important information about the possible implications of marijuana exposure in their pets. None of the facts listed are exclusive to pets and can be used to educate pet owners concerning the physiological and psychic effects of cannabis and other similar products. Sylvania Vet is not entering this conversation to address the medical, political or ethical questions that surround the legalization of this group of drugs. The following points are what they feel a pet owner should know if a pet ingests any of the many available forms of products containing any amount of THC. Dr. Bob recommends that should a pet ingest a THC product it is important to seek immediate veterinary care and be totally honest with them. They will not be judgmental or report the case to authorities. It is important to provide complete information about the type of product and the amount of the product the pet has ingested. For a variety of reasons, there has been no

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I will come to your home or office and help you with almost any predicament including repairs, upgrades and general software or hardware issues. I can be your resident “Geek.” I have an endless amount of patience and knowledge with years of experience. Give me a call at 419-318-9112. References and rates are always available upon request. Don’t forget to sign up for my free newsletter at OhComputerTraining.com. Subscribers will get a copy of this article plus added hints, tips and trusted/valuable web-links. Janis Weber, B.A., owner of Ohio Computer Training & Support, is a professional computer adjunct instructor at UT. All classes are offered through the Eberly Center with free parking. E-mail any specific questions or comments to JwPcTutor@Gmail.com or contact her for assistance at 419-318-9112. Public Classes are listed on her website: OhComputerTraining.com. The classes at UT offer inexpensive and offer lots of patience. Call 419- 530-8570 to register. Private tutoring and repairs are just phone a call or email away.

scientific research on the effect of cannabisbased products on any animal condition. Therefore, most of what is known and published are based on the observable negative consequences of ingesting amounts of THC that cause signs of toxicity. THC affects two body receptors, CB1 and CB2. CB 1 is in the central nervous system and runs throughout the body and is responsible for the physical and psychological effects of THC. CB2 is associated with the body’s immune system. The stimulation of these sights is what causes the effects of THC. The signs of THC toxicity may include depression, but about 25 percent of affected cases show agitation, ataxia (stumbling, falling), and slowed heart rate. Incontinence, hypersensitivity to touch, disorientation, vomiting, diarrhea, vocalizing, excessive salivation, and dilated eye pupils may also occur. Quality control of many products available for purchase is poor at best and non-existent in most products. Even in states that have legalized the use of THC products and set standards, there is poor compliance. Now home-based recipes are subject to over and underdose of the THC product used. There are products on the market directed toward pets and it is important to know there is NO testing for safety, quality control or for that matter efficacy. In the last 25 years, the THC content in plants has doubled to a peak of 25 percent. Plant extracts can be up to 28 percent and hash oil up to 50 percent THC. THC Oils and wax can reach 60 percent and something called shatter can be 75-90 percent. These are potent products with no regulation of production or use. In dog’s it is felt that 3 mg/kg of THC will cause mild signs of intoxication. Greater than 3 gm/ kg can be fatal to a dog. Dogs have been reported to die of THC ingestion. The use of potent medications that can be confused with tasty desirable treats requires a high level of responsible ownership. Should pet owners elect to bring any THC product into their house Dr. Bob asks them to please be hyper-vigilant and responsible.

FiddleStix opens in downtown Sylvania followed by a grand opening celebration Nov. 3-5, 10 years after the Calverleys opened their first store in Perrysburg’s Levis Commons. “I had always wanted to own my own boutique but I was debating about going back to school. Dan convinced me to follow my dream. It was a big risk, but it certainly was the right decision,” she recalled. Fiddle Stix is a gift boutique with items for men and women, children and babies. “While we have items for everyone, we do focus on women,” she pointed out. “We feature Vera Bradley, Alex and Ani, Coton

Jenelle and Dan Calverley at FiddleStix, the second location of their store on 5693 N. Main Street in downtown Sylvania. Last year, Ragazza owner Jane Wurth, century-old building. “Everything has been suggested to Dan and Jenelle Calverley, redone in the building beginning with the owners of Fiddle Stix Boutique, that they basement and moving through the second take a look at downtown Sylvania. “While we story. Floors, walls, windows and more have were not necessarily thinking about opening been replaced. All new electrical, plumbing, a second store, we took her advice,” Mrs. heating and air conditioning systems are in Calverly remembered. place. We exposed brick in the first floor “We came to Sylvania and discovered the retail space and removed walls to open the over 100-year-old building at 5693 N. Main area creating one large area,” he explained. St. Dan has always been interested in New large front windows showcase renovating an older building and once we merchandise and the interior of the new saw this property, we realized its potential,” store inviting customers to stop in and shop. she said. “Every single inch of this building has been Calverley, who owns Calverley Heating touched,” the Calverleys agreed. and Cooling in Maumee, has the skills After nearly a year of construction, Fiddle necessary to transform the two-story Stix Sylvania opened in mid-October

Colors by Laura Johnson, Mud Pie, Bourbon & Boweties, Spartina 449 and gifts for every occasion. Personalization and customized laser engraving is our specialty.” She continues, “we also have become known for invitations and other stationery items. We will have a small sampling of invitations in the Sylvania store, and will continue to offer consultations in the Perrysburg location.” Fiddle Stix is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended holiday hours are planned.

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Neiko Neiderhouse and Sandy Neiderhouse have a good time in the pony ring.

Clyde and Norma Engelhardt of Toledo Coin take advantage of the bleachers to watch the parade.

Anya and Robert Rebacz hunt for the pumpkins they want to take home.

Avery Jennings selects just the right pumpkin.

Elise Weston and her children Conner and Moriah are eager for the start of the parade.

Jaxon Knight, center, enjoys the J&R Train ride with his dad, Josh, and mother, Brittany Lunkas.

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Beth Walls creates a face painting masterpiece for Landon Meinhold as Lauren Hesser looks on.

Candy Sirakonda was in her element as a Monarch butterfly during the Fall Festival festivities.

Alden Hirschfeld is the Grand Marshal of the 2017 Fall Festival parade.

Northview band members are in the spirit of the day.

Mason and Nolan Greenblatt introduce themselves to Simao, whose owner, Nick Dallas, is enjoying the day.

Tara Sibert and her daughters Gia and Landyn are checking out the kids activities in the Sylvania Historical Village.

Cindy and Brian Schroyer and their children Blake and Chase make their way down Main Street to see all the vendors participating in Fall Festival.

Debbie and Joe Wallace and their daughter Lauren Hirschfeld and her son Carson wait for the parade on the corner of Erie Street and Phillips Avenue.

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Sylvania Town Crier Mike Lieber is a Fall Festival parade mainstay.

The Southview marching band was all dressed up for the parade.

Timberstone principal Mike Bader and David Malolepszy led a group of students in the parade.

Pat McCarty aka the Guy in the 419 has a float in the Fall Festival parade.

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A Spooky Sylvania School

Each year, in conjunction with the Fall Festival often held near to Halloween, members of the Maplewood Junior Garden Club let their fancy float free and create their version of ‘Scarecrow School.’ This year, the scene was on the Monroe Street side of the school.

Maplewood Junior Garden Club Advisor Georgie Keeyes helps Isabella Cranston put the finishing touches on her scarecrow ‘student’ for the Scarecrow School in front of Maplewood School created by the Maplewood Junior Garden Club.

Pies Take the Cake During Fall Festival

Adam Fineske of Sylvania Schools, Caitlin Brannan of Cinnamon Stick Bakery and Barbara Hudson of Hudson Gallery are the chief pie tasters for the annual pie contest held in the barn in the Sylvania Historical Village.

The youth pie contest winner, Alexander Steenrob, made a salted caramel apple pie topped with homemade caramel sauce.

The adult winner Peter Hoffman entered a caramel apple pie.

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CRAIG STOUGH MAYORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MESSAGE 2017 Leaf Collection Underway

It is that time of the year again already and the annual leaf collection is underway. Leaf collection is a very big job in the city of Craig Stough Sylvania, and is a city service used by many of our residents. I remember the burning of leaves when I was a child and the smoke and the smell that were an ever-present part of the fall. But leaf burning is no longer permitted, and probably never was very safe. Our â&#x20AC;&#x153;City of Treesâ&#x20AC;? lives up to its namesake by having tens of thousands of trees throughout the community. Approximately 7,700 street trees are growing in street right-ofways alone, with many thousands more in parks and on private lands, including the towering oaks and maples native to the area.

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Land Use Survey

Residents have until the end of the month to make their opinions known concerning the new land use plan being developed for the township. Until now, about 2,000 responses have been received by the planning and development firms, Reveille and the Mannik Smith Group, which are working to replace the current plan which was developed and approved in 2007. The new document will be used as a guide for at least five years for issues involving transportation, neighborhood revitalization, land use and zoning, parks and recreation, planning and economic development, and community services and facilities. Those interested in taking the brief survey should go to www.sylvaniatownship.com, fill out the form and help guide future planning. in the township.

Finance

With three-quarters of the year in the books, David Simko, Sylvania Township fiscal officer, took time at the most recent meeting of the township trustees to point out how wellmanaged the four primary funds have been. Mr. Simko noted that it would be reasonable to expect that each would have been at 75 percent of budgeted expenditures by the end of September, but all are under that benchmark. He noted that the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget relies

Last year, city crews spent 3,264 hours loading and hauling 13,750 cubic yards of leaves, an increase from the 12,566 cubic yards in 2015, to the City composting field on Yankee Road north of town. There the leaves are composted in wind rows and recycled into Sylvan-Gro, a rich compost the city sells by the bushel. Leaf collection is paid for with General Fund dollars. A separate property tax assessment is not collected in Sylvania as it is in some nearby communities. The annual leaf collection began the week of Oct. 23 with one or two Streets Division collection crews as needed following predetermined routes through the city. As more leaves are raked to the curb, two additional crews will be working full time on leaf collection. In an effort to speed up leaf collection, temporary workers are used and overtime is offered to city workers in the Forestry and Streets Divisions when needed. The city crews load leaves raked to the curb into leaf boxes mounted on city dump trucks using diesel-powered leaf loader vacuum units. Sticks, grass clippings, flowers, plants, etc.

can clog or break the leaf loaders and are not to be part of the leaf collection process. Those items should be set out separately for regular pick-up by the Green Recycling program of the Forestry Division. An unlimited free Green Recycling pick-up is scheduled for Oct. 30 to Nov. 10. Please do not pile leaves into the street â&#x20AC;&#x201C; keep them on the grassy area next to the curb or pavement edge. Every year I see leaves piled way beyond the curb causing some streets to become dangerously narrow, and sometimes forming dams that block storm drainage and cause flooding. The leaves can also clog catch basins and storm drains. City crews will move as quickly as possible to collect all the leaves. The crews will make multiple sweeps through the city, and last year made six rounds. If we have good weather and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t snow too much, and the leaves fall on schedule, the leaf collection will be completed by Dec. 8. But the weather and the trees donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always cooperate. Thanks for your patience! City of Sylvania crews are making their rounds and will be to your street soon.

largely on the Lucas County auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office for estimates of revenue which can be expected from levies. He said based on figures so far this year each fund should be at or above 100 percent of estimated revenues. The part of the budget which can be controlled by the township is expenditures and he praised department heads and employees for consistently keeping an eye on costs and cutting back where possible. At the end of nine months, Mr. Simko pointed out, the general fund expenditures have been at 70 percent. The fire department is at 60 percent and the police department is at 67 percent. The road department is well below the 75 percent threshold at 46 percent. That number, he noted, is likely to rise as the costs of all summer road improvement work and leaf collection work their way in.

in a big jump, although finding a reason is more difficult. Last year, property owners got rid of a total of 100 tons of items no longer wanted. This year, discarded household items totaled 129 tons.

Pickup

The Sylvania Township road department is currently busy picking up the multitude of leaves which fall in our area this time of year, but it should be noted they recently also had some unusually heavy collecting. Rob Nash, road superintendent, said that as a result of a Sept. 4 wind storm, the department had some heavy lifting during its brush pickup sweep through the township which began Sept. 14. In 2016, the sweep collected 690 cubic yards of material. This year, crews collected well more than double that at 1,800 cubic yards. The household goods collection also resulted

Drug Take Back Day a Success

Phyllis Frain fills out a survey after dropping off her unwanted prescription drugs with help from Sylvania Township Police officer Dan Krajicek as officer Clarence Whalen looks on at the Sylvania Township Police Station.

Sylvania Police Volunteer Todd Ziolkowski, officer Brandon Follrod, volunteer Chris Roby, Police Explorer Ben Bostater and Jayne Klinger of S.C.A.T. watch as Austin Serna fills out a survey.

Coffee With a Cop

The third Coffee With A Cop event hosted by the Sylvania Township police department was a success in terms of providing a place where residents can have a cup of coffee and informally discuss issues pertaining to area policing or ... how the UT Rockets are doing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a nice time,â&#x20AC;? Deputy Police Chief Ray Carroll said, of the events where officers make themselves available to meet with the public over a cup of coffee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not always even that we have a conversation. People are in a hurry to get to work, but at least they know weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here and want to hear from them.â&#x20AC;? This program had an unusual addition when a group of 15-20 students from Southview High School, with their teacher, visited with the officers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really nice group of young people. They asked good questions and showed a good grasp of issues. It was very nice to meet with them,â&#x20AC;? Chief Carroll said.

The equipment is ready for the annual city leaf collection. The most recent event was at the McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 7159 West Central Ave. He said that although nothing is yet scheduled he intends to have another event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This community is very supportive of our department and we want to as available as possible to them,â&#x20AC;? he added.

Halloween Goes Smoothly

Halloween is a special night for most children, but at the same time it brings a heightened awareness on the part of adults to be sure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re safe. Happily, there were no negative events reported this year to the Sylvania Township police department, according to Deputy Chief Ray Carroll. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always have extra patrols out on Halloween,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want them on major streets, but we want them patrolling neighborhoods. Some Sylvania Township police on Halloween are armed with something beyond their usual gear. They have pencils, replica badges and candy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes you just stop at the curb. The kids will watch you and eventually one will approach you. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After they see the first one got some candy, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all over the place,â&#x20AC;? he laughed.

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Sylvania–Then and Now BY GAYLEEN GINDY LOOKING BACK

Our next featured 100 year or older home is the house at 5328 Main Street, which was constructed in 1857, and is 160 years old. The property that this house sits on was originally part of the property owned by Lucian B. Lathrop, the original owner of the house we all refer to as the “Historic Lathrop House.” In 1857 Lucian’s son Miles and his wife Julia (Warren) Lathrop constructed this house, just south of his father and step-mother’s home. One document suggested that Lucian had the house constructed for his son Miles. Miles and Julia were married in 1854. Julia was the daughter of one of our well-to-do early residents of Sylvania, Haskell and Olive Warren. Miles grew up in Richfield Township, and at the 1850 census he was living and working on his father’s farm. In 1847, his father purchased this property in Sylvania, and soon after constructed “The Lathrop House.” By 1857, this house was constructed on Lucian’s property, along “the Maumee Road,” which this portion of South Main Street was called back in those days In 1860, Lucian Lathrop sectioned off about two acres of his property along Main Street and transferred it to his son Miles. At the 1860 census, Miles and Julia are found living here on Main Street. Miles was listed as 30 years old and employed as a railroad engineer. Julia was 27 years old. Their son Frank was 5 years old

and daughter Sarah was 4 years old. Living with them was a female named M. Jerome who was 16 years old and listed as a house servant. Shortly after this census was taken their son Fred A. Lathrop was born. Miles owned this home until 1867 when he sold the two acres to James G. Mann. What makes this property, and all the surrounding property important, is that from Main Street east to Harroun Road, and south, including all of what is today Ravine and St. Joseph Cemeteries, was owned by Lucian B. and Larissa (Titus) Lathrop, and many of their related family members. On the other side of Harroun Road, where Flower Hospital is today, they had their friends and neighbors, the Harroun family. The Lathrop and Titus family members that owned surrounding property, back in the days before the Civil War, included: Horatio and Deborah Titus (Larissa’s brother and sister-in-law); Ithamar and Maryann (Titus) Smith (Larissa’s brother-in-law and sister); Miles and Julia (Warren) Lathrop (Lucian’s son and daughter-in-law); and Lorenzo and Sarah Ann (Wood) Lathrop (Lucian’s son and daughter-in-law). Larissa Titus Lathrop was Lucian’s second wife, who he married in 1846. Larissa and her family came to Sylvania from Rochester, Monroe County, New York, where residents were known to be sympathetic to slaves escaping from the south, and the procedure of helping them referred to as the “Underground Railroad.” This “railroad” was, of course, not underground at all, but a system of residents

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who helped slaves get to Canada where they were assured a life of freedom. As part of this network of Sylvania families surrounding this property, Miles and Julia, who built and lived in our featured house before the Civil War, were said to have been part of that network of sympathizers. In 1867 they sold the home to James G. Mann and his wife Anna A. James G. Mann and Anna Amanda West were married in 1847, and at the 1860 census, they were living in Sylvania, somewhere closeby the Lathrops. At the 1870 census Anna Mann, 41 years old, was listed living on Main Street with her children: Emma L. – 18 years old; Mary E. – 13 years old; and Charles W. 10 years old. James is not listed living with Anna at this time for some unknown reason, even though he was still alive at this time. This census shows Anna owning this property. Ancestry.com shows that Anna A. Mann and James G. Mann were married again in 1872 in Lucas County. He died in 1881 and she died in 1911. When she died she was going by the name Anna Crandall, and at the 1910 census, she was living with her daughter Mary E. Lockwood in Michigan. In 1908, Rolland C. Rothfuss purchased this property, except for this address, which was owned by Mary E. Lockwood Kiefer, daughter

of Anna Mann. He divided the property to the north and south of this house into a subdivision known as Rothfuss’ Subdivision, with nine lots. This house and property became Lot No. 4 in this subdivision, and in 1915, Warren W. and Sophia Blankley purchased this house and owned it until 1955. They lived on Monroe Street in Sylvania, and during the time that they owned the house, they rented it out. The first family to rent the house from the Blankleys in 1915 was William W. and Etta Carl, with their children: Alice L. born in 1898; Irene R., born in 1899; Mabel, born 1903; Alfred, born in 1907; and Evelyn E. born in 1911. They are the family shown in the 1915 photo (Thank you Julia Pelton for sharing this photo with the historical society). The property owners after the Blankleys sold in 1955 included: 1-6-1955 – Irene Cossins; 1-6-1955 – J.D. & Mae Coolman; 7-20-1976 – J.D. Coolman 7-29-1976 – James J. & Jacqulyn Bennett 7-29-1976 – Kenneth E. & Phyllis Endicott 6-7-1982 – Paula D. Packard 2-25-1985 – Richard & Paula D. Drolshagen 8-21-1995 – Paula D. Packard 8-29-2005 – Paula D. Reinhard

JUST RELEASED Volume six of an eight volume set of Sylvania History books, written by Gayleen Gindy, has just been released and can be purchased on-line at Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble.com. All six of the published volumes are now available. When all eight volumes are published the top of the spines will spell out S-Y-L-V-A-N-I-A. Jamie Farr / Marathon Classic Ladies Professional Golf Association Lee Brothers All-American Three Ring Circus Comes To Sylvania Lyceum Courses in Sylvania Harriett Beecher Stowe National Bicentennial Wagon Train – 1976 Sylvania’s Centennial Celebration – 1933 Sylvania’s Time Capsule Is Buried Clubs, Centers, Camps, Organizations and Posts American Legion Volume No. Six – Boy Scouts in Sylvania Table of Contents Camp Miakonda Newspapers Girl Scouts In Sylvania Newspapers in Sylvania Great Black Swamp Frogs Baseball Libraries Club Sylvania Public Library Huntington Farms Community History of the Sylvania Public Library Center/Sylvania Area Family Services Properties Protected Home Circle Events, Festivals & Annual Sylvania Area Chamber of Commerce Programs in Sylvania Sylvania Area Community Art Show / Festival and Art Improvement Corporation Commission Sylvania Community Services Center, Ballooning Inc. (a/k/a SCSC) Bank Robbery By The Famous Pretty Sylvania Exchange Club Boy Floyd Sylvania Grange No. 1188 Bank Robberies In Sylvania – Two Sylvania Ladies Literary Club More Sylvania Masonic Lodge No. 287 F & Bean Festival AM Chautauqua In Sylvania Sylvania Order of the Eastern Stars Fall Festival and Parade No. 149 Fourth of July In Sylvania Sylvania Rotary Club Fun Day In Sylvania Sylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts Ginnivan’s Dramatic Company Gold Rush In California – Who Went? Sylvania Villagers

Welcome Wagon In Sylvania Places In Sylvania Banks Bridge Battery F Bittner Barn Cadwell’s Mill Catacombs Central Avenue Strip Collin Farm or Kingscroft Farm The Commons Crandall Field The Depot and Depot Grove Diamond Farm Dogpatch In Sylvania Glanntown Hotels at Main and Maplewood Lilac Hill Little Chicago Monroe Street Strip Recreation Area Ray West Hill / Suicide Hill Sweet Shalom Tea Room Sylvania’s South Side Silica Silica Sand The Quarries and Fossils in Silica Deaths, Accidents, Injuries in the Quarries Fertilizer Plant at 8061 Sylvania Avenue – In Silica Stone Companies of Sylvania Township In Silica Medusa Gardens or Medusa Row Medusa Gun Club Moorhurst Silica Park Silica Hotel

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Food, art and photography is chef’s recipe for success BY JENNIFER RUPLE

Joe Felix is the executive chef at the Toledo Museum of Art Café.

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What he thought would be a short-term gig as a dishwasher at the Toledo Museum of Art Café has grown into a full-time career for Joe Felix. With an art and photography background from Bowling Green State University and Owens Community College, plus prior restaurant experience, Felix felt a job at the Museum Café was a perfect fit for his interests. As his cooking experience grew over his 11-year tenure, Felix moved up the ranks from dishwasher to cook, supervisor to sous chef, and is now the executive chef. “Over the years, I got more and more into cooking,” said Felix. “When Chef Erika Rapp came to the museum, she brought a whole new philosophy to what we were doing; we weren’t just a cafeteria anymore serving sandwiches, soups and salads. She taught me how to properly cook and showed me ingredients that I had never used. It gave me an opportunity to grow my passion for cooking as well.” When Rapp left, Andrew Ruiz became the executive chef, and Felix moved into the sous chef position. It was when Ruiz left two years ago when Felix became executive chef. In addition to supervising the food operation at the Museum Café, Felix oversees catering for all internal and external events at the museum, creating custom menus for each of them. Another area of focus for Felix is maintaining the museum’s kitchen garden which has about 30 raised

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beds. “We grow herbs, fruits, vegetables and edible flowers that are used in the café. I try to come up with seasonal dishes and use items that are coming out of the garden. We also sell some of the herbs we grow in the café lobby.” Felix designs his seasonal menus with an emphasis on uniqueness. “I try to come up with things you aren’t going to find anywhere else. We may be inspired by traditional dishes or recipes we find, but we try to make them ours.” For example, the café’s Rueben includes muenster cheese instead of swiss and tomato aioli instead of Thousand Island dressing. The café’s menu also includes five dishes that feature Felix’s homemade gnocchi, which he describes as light, fluffy cloud-like potato dumplings. With an Italian grandfather and an Irish grandmother, Felix grew up under the influence of both food cultures. “With the Italian gnocchi and the Irish potato, I thought it was a fitting way to say who I am,” he explained.” Felix dresses his gnocchi with smoked salmon, short ribs and chicken alfredo. “They are also easy to prepare, fresh and delicious,” he added. Toledo Museum of Art visitors or those just wanting lunch or dinner can enjoy Felix’s fall dishes along with a glass of wine at the Museum Café Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays noon to 4 p.m.

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Museum chef’s recipes please the palate and the palette Bartholomeus van der Helst’s self-portrait (found in the Toledo Museum of Art) recommends the Maple Smoked Onion Soup.

Maple Smoked Onion Soup

Roasted Root Vegetable Salad

BY JENNIFER RUPLE

After an unusually warm beginning, fall has finally settled in around northwest Ohio. To help folks adjust to the much cooler temperatures, Joe Felix, executive chef at the Toledo Museum Jennifer Ruple of Art Café, shares three seasonal recipes including his highly requested Maple Smoked Onion Soup, a beautiful and healthy autumn-hued Roasted Root Vegetable Salad, and a rich and creamy Espresso Panna Cotta. Read about Felix’s rise to the Museum’s executive chef from his start as their dishwasher on page 18.

Roasted Root Vegetable Salad

“The real beauty of this dish is the wonderful fall colors it brings to the table. Cooking the red beets separately will keep them from dyeing all of the other vegetables red,” explained Felix.

Serves 8-10 2 medium-large turnips 1 bunch medium gold beets 1 bunch medium red beets

Espresso Panna Cotta

2 medium-large carrots 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon herbes de Provence 1 cup white wine vinegar 2 cups spinach 1 cup walnuts 4 ounces goat cheese crumbles Salt and pepper Heat oven to 400 F. Dice turnips, beets and carrots into medium to large cubes. In a small pot, place gold beets, vinegar, enough water to cover, and a couple pinches of salt. Cook over medium to high flame until tender, approximately 20 minutes. In a bowl, place turnips and carrots. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and herbes de Provence. In another bowl, place red beets. Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Season both bowls with salt and pepper. Place vegetables on separate roasting sheet trays and roast for 20 minutes until outsides are tender, but still have a little crunch on the inside. Toast walnuts in preheated oven for 3 minutes. Drain red beets and place in a mixing bowl. Add spinach, carrots, turnips and poached gold beets. Toss lightly. Place vegetables on a serving platter and garnish with walnuts and goat cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.

“This was one of my first original recipes that I had multiple requests for after serving it. We serve this soup in the Museum Café as our house soup. It’s wonderful and is good anytime of the year,” said Felix. Serves 6-8 2 yellow Spanish onions, halved and peeled 1 quart heavy cream 2 cloves garlic, peeled ¼ cup maple syrup 1 quart vegetable stock or water 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 ounces butter 4 ounces all-purpose flour Maple wood chips Garnish Green onions or chives Crispy bacon crumbles Shredded cheese Sour cream If you have a smoker, smoke onions until their outside layers have lots of color. If you don’t have a smoker, onions can be smoked in a covered grill with low heat and using wood chips. After the onions are done smoking, give them a rough chop. In a gallon size pot on the stove, heat vegetable oil. Place onions in pot and sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds more. Add cream, stock and maple syrup to pot. Simmer for 20 minutes. After soup has cooked, place contents into a blender and puree until smooth. Strain contents through a fine mesh sieve and place back into pot. It will take multiple batches to blend all the contents, so you may need a second pot. Once all the contents have been blended and strained, put them back into the pot and bring the temperature back up. Make the roux. In a sauté pan, melt the butter and add the flour stirring constantly to eliminate any clumps. Cook for 5 minutes, then slowly add it to the hot soup. Stir constantly to keep lumps from forming. Soup should have a silky texture. Season with vinegar and salt and pepper. Seasoning may need some adjustment depending on the amount of smoking the onions had. The soup should have a balance of sweet, salty, bitter and astringent flavors. Garnish with any of the above items.

Maple Smoked Onion Soup

Espresso Panna Cotta

“This dessert is a wonderful pick me up after a heavy Thanksgiving dinner, and it has an interesting inverted latte appearance to it,” explained Felix. Serves 6, 4-ounce portions 2 ½ cups heavy cream ½ cup granulated sugar 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 1/3 cup milk, cold 3 leaf gelatin Espresso Syrup 1 cup espresso or dark roasted coffee 1 cup granulated sugar Garnish Cocoa powder Chocolate covered espresso beans In a bowl, mix cream, sugar and vanilla. Add to sauce pot and cook over medium heat. Stir occasionally; do not let cream boil. Once cream is hot and sugar is dissolved, soften the gelatin in a bowl of water. Squeeze excess water from soft gelatin; add to hot cream. Stir until gelatin is dissolved. Pour milk into a separate bowl. Pour hot cream mixture into the milk and stir to combine. Ladle mixture into clear glass serving cups. Place Panna cotta in refrigerator to cool and set, approximately 4 hours. Meanwhile, make espresso syrup by combining equal amounts of sugar and espresso in a pot over medium heat. Stir occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Cook for another five minutes to reduce to thicker syrup. Pour syrup into a container and cool in refrigerator. After Panna cotta has set, pour some of the espresso syrup on top and garnish with cocoa powder and chocolate covered espresso beans.

For more recipes, visit Jennifer’s blog at somedaycowgirl.blogspot.com.

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Olivet quilters provide worldwide warmth

Olivet quilters Carol Leupp, Joyce Barger and Tricia Holtz. Not pictured: Sharon Heuberger and Janet Beilstein. to the ladies of her small group at Olivet, BY MARY ROSE GAJEWSKI back and shortly after they began quilting. It was a bit of a struggle in the beginning, as On Oct. 8, quilters from Olivet Lutheran gathering all the necessary odds, ends, tools Church donated and delivered 50 handmade and space took some time. “We did have a quilts to Lutheran World Relief. Their endeavor sewing machine donated, an ironing board began in September 2016 when Carol Leupp, a and iron, and some other tools that you need,” long time Olivet member, initiated and Leupp recalled. launched the quilting program. St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Sylvania “One of our missions at Olivet is to make aided Leupp in the development of the quilting direct connections for learning, for support ministry as they have had their own for several and for relief for people around the world. This years now. has become one of our relief projects,” Leupp There are usually five women: Janet said. Beilstein, Sharon Heuberger, Tricia Holtz, Joyce Leupp had seen this kind of ministry in Barger and Carol Leupp, who meet nearly action at a church in Florida when she was every Tuesday morning. They work on the there two years ago. quilts in the Olivet Adult Education Room. “I was there on a Sunday when they had all Two tables with two set-ups help the woman to these quilts laid out across their pews. It was work at a productive rate. beautiful,” she stated. She attended a quilting “Occasionally other people will come in to session and spoke to the woman in charge help. I’m hoping that will grow,” Leupp said. about her interest. That day Leupp began The finished quilts are nearly a twin size of making her first quilt. She brought the idea

60x80 with batting filler for greater warmth and comfort. The quilts can serve a variety of purposes depending on the one receiving it. “These quilts are used not only as a cover to keep them warm, but they might be a floor, a temporary roof or maybe used to wrap a baby,” Leupp added. “It’s not about beautiful, it’s about it being serviceable and being useful. Sometimes we have to keep reminding ourselves of that.” While the women did not meet in the summer, many chose to continue sewing at home to further their efforts to complete their goal. On Oct. 8, they completed their 50 quilts and revealed them to the congregation. The quilts were laid upon the pews and Leupp spoke of their mission and vision of continuing on in their endeavor for next year’s donations. Small bags with squares of material were passed out in hopes to build interest and bring others to join them. Leupp traveled to Pemberville, delivering the quilts to St. Paul’s

Church, a drop-off point for Lutheran World Relief. “From St. Paul’s the quilts are shipped to Detroit, then to Maryland and overseas from there,” she explained. Three quilts are packed in a box, which has a printable barcode label. These labels will provide the Olivet quilters with the location of where the quilts were sent. Last year, the quilts went to 16 different countries with nearly 531,000 beneficiaries receiving them. “Hopefully we can expand the operation, where some people could be sewing and some could be assembling and others could be cutting out squares. This is just in the infant stage, as I would call it, but it’s going well so far,” Leupp offered. Anyone interested in working alongside the women at Olivet or in contacting Lutheran World Relief can connect with Carol Leupp at Olivet Lutheran Church or check out LWR at lwr.org.

Emmanuel Baptist members head to Africa on medical mission

Lois Vick, RN, Dr. Kim Powell, Dr. Lynette Powell, Dr. Nash Fakhouri, Pastor Casey Jacobs and Dr. Everett Ferradino are headed to Togo, West Africa.

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Six medical professionals from Emmanuel Baptist Church of Toledo, are traveling to Togo, West Africa, for a two-week medical mission trip. An M.D., nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist, two optometrists and a podiatrist will be providing services to the

impoverished Adeta area. Three of the professionals are from the Sylvania area. This area of Togo was hard-hit by lassa fever last year and the medical needs of the citizens range from conducting major surgery to providing vision tests.

Sr. Gretchen’s Annual Holiday Bake Sale will take place on Friday, Nov.10, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 9:30 a.m. until noon in the Regina Conference Room, 6832 Convent Blvd., on the Motherhouse grounds of the Sisters of Francis in Sylvania. The bake sale will feature assorted

Christmas candies, holiday frosted cut-outs and other cookies, Polish coffee cakes, breads, fudge, pies, fruit cakes, suckers, gift trays and a raffle. For more information visit sistersosf.org or email Sr. Gretchen at gfaerber@sistersosf.org.

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Joanne Johnson, Carol Brown, Joan Paxton, Laura Young, and seated Jeremy Hopkins and Tricia Kunkle helped pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child. The members of St. Stephen Lutheran Church enjoyed the opportunity, once again, to fill more than 200 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. Children around the world, living in poverty, the terror of war or the events of natural disaster, will receive the shoe boxes filled with personal care items, school supplies and

toys. We feel privileged to donate, along with churches all over the country and the world, to the joy that these children receive as a result of all the volunteers of Operation Christmas Child as part of Samaritan’s Purse. Following their dedication at worship Nov. 12, the shoe boxes will be delivered to a distribution center.

Thomas Heidelberg

Thomas E. Heidelberg, 73, of Temperance, Mich., passed away at home with his loving family at his side. He was born June 5, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, to Victor and Thelma (Orth) Heidelberg. Thomas served his country in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. Tom married Bernice Rochowiak in 1975 and enjoyed 42 years of marriage. He worked for General Motors for over 29 years retiring in 2006. Tom was a member of Whiteford Wesleyan Church, Whiteford Community Association, and UAW. He enjoyed gardening and was a tractor enthusiast along with collecting John Deere memorabilia. Tom loved his Tim Hortons coffee and Fricker’s chicken wings but will always be remembered as a kind, humorous, and dedicated family man. He is survived by his loving family; wife, Bernice L. Heidelberg; son Thomas E. Heidelberg Jr., grandchildren Keisha and Taylor Greer; sister Donna (Jim) Bischoff; brother Gerald (Donna) Heidelberg; many nieces and nephews. Tom’s parents and canine friend Joe preceded him in death. The family would like to thank Hospice of North West Ohio for all their compassionate home care of Tom during his illness. Those wishing to give a memorial in lieu of flowers are strongly urged to consider the church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be offered to Tom’s family at www.reebfuneralhome.com.

Madge Homish

Madge Homish, 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Oct. 19, 2017, concluding a wonderful life. The family she left behind will miss her, but after nine years apart, she has joined the love of her life, Mike Homish Jr. Madge and Mike met in Dickson City, Penn., the area where they were born and raised, and moved to Toledo, Ohio, to work and raise their family. Together with Mike she raised their four sons Larry, Len, Tom and Jerry. She supported her sons through their many accomplishments and challenges. Together they welcomed two daughters-in-law to the family and four grandchildren. She loved them all and passed on her cherished traditions. Madge had many great memories and laughter: shuffleboard and quarters at Coral Cay in Fort Lauderdale; a shared passion with Mike for bowling at Ottawa Lanes and golf at Sylvania Country Club where she was both on women’s team and an individual champion; her son’s sporting events in her memorable pink jacket; Mother of Twins Club; sewing; gardening; and her love of baking and cooking for those whom with she surrounded herself. She loved her family’s holiday traditions - the Russian/Polish dinner for Christmas Eve, Christmas cookies, and Easter morning egg cracking war. She also was an avid viewer of her favorite sports teams. She is preceded in death by her husband,

Mike Homish, her sisters Jeanette Lebida and Eleanor Hazeldon, her sister-in-law Ray Rzeszewski and her parents, Thaddeus and Magdalena Rzeszewski. She is survived by her immediate family, Larry, Len and Cathi, Tom and Patty, and Jerry, as well as grandchildren Matt and Carli Homish, and Nolan and Flynn Dooley-Homish. Also surviving are her sister Victoria Misiura, her brothers Ted and Ron Rzewszewski, his wife, Mary Lou, and a wonderful extended family – by blood and by adoption - who will all miss their “Babcie.” A special thanks to the care of the Visiting Angels who helped Madge over the last nine years. In lieu of flowers, donors are asked to consider the Flower Hospital Foundation. Reeb Funeral Home in Sylvania handled all arrangements.

Roseann Styer

Roseann Klosinski Styer, 69, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side Oct. 14, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, on March 13, 1948, to Felix and Rose Marie (Zarnoch) Klosinski who preceded her in death. Roseann married Terry Styer on Oct. 6, 1978, and together they raised two children. Roseann graduated from Sylvania High School in 1966 and from Stautzenberger College with a degree in business. She loved to travel, especially enjoying her trips to Hawaii and vacationing with her family on Maui. Roseann loved working and loved her job at the Lucas County Coroner’s office where she worked for 15 years. She truly enjoyed being with her grandchildren and was very determined in all that she did. She is survived by her loving husband, Terry; son Bob; daughter Kim (Joe) Crago; grandchildren Diana, Jamie (Pat), Kelly, Shelby and Brad; four great-grandchildren and loving brother Phillip Klosinski. Memorials can be made to either ProMedica Hospice or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be left at reebfuneralhome.com.

Donald Spencer

Donald L. Spencer, age 83, of Monclova Township, Ohio, passed away Oct. 22, 2017, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, Ohio. He was born Feb.15, 1934, to Chester and Edith (Graham) Spencer. He was raised on the Adams Township family farm until moving to Maumee. He graduated from Maumee High School in 1953. In 1995 he was inducted into the Maumee Athletic Hall of Fame for football and basketball. Don was drafted into the U. S. Army in 1956 serving with the 11th Armored Calvary in Germany. While serving in Germany he played division football all over eastern Germany and was on the BAR Rife Team. Upon returning from Germany, he served four years in the Ohio National Guard. Don then began his 45year career with The Anderson’s Grain Division retiring in 1999. Don is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara (Rapp) Spencer, two grandsons, Bryan and Bill (Jennifer) Spencer; great-

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grandchildren Luke, Katie and Maddie Spencer; and sister Virginia Breese. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Tim and daughter Lori; brothers Dick, Jim, Jerry and Bob. The family wishes to thank the staff of Hospice of NW Ohio for their outstanding care of Don the last week of his life. Also, Dr. Adil Karmali and his office staff for their care over the years. Memorials may be given in Don’s honor to Hospice of NW Ohio, 30000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551.

Louann Wisnofske

Louann Wisnofske, 89, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Oct. 15, 2017, at Heartland at ProMedica. She was born in Little Rock, Ark., on Aug. 12, 1928, to Earl and Anne (Hesse) Wefer. Louann married Robert Wisnofske on Sept. 10, 1949, and together they raised two children. Louann graduated from Waite High School in 1946. She loved her summers in Lewiston, Mich., and reading novels. Louann worked in the office of Toledo Scale and after it closed, at Bethany Lutheran. She was a very active, longtime member of Bethany Lutheran, including singing in its choir. After retirement, Louann and Robert traveled extensively around the United States. She is survived by her son Michael; grandson Jesse (Mary) Bates; and greatgranddaughter Isabel Bates. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert, and daughter Cynthia Bates. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Heartland at ProMedica. Online condolences may be left at reebfuneralhome.com.

Judith Crandall

Judith Maxine Crandall, age 77, a lifelong resident of Sylvania, Ohio, died Oct. 28, 2017, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, Ohio. She was born July 11, 1940, in Toledo to the late Harry E. and Agnes D. (Kujawski) Crandall. A graduate of Sylvania Burnham High School in 1958 and St. Vincent School of Nursing in 1961, Judy was a pediatric nurse. She always loved children and worked at St. Vincent's in-patient pediatrics, with a private pediatric group, at St. Anthony's Villa and St. Vincent's Pediatric Clinic. She was affectionately known by her nieces and nephews as "Nurse Judy." Judy was a longtime, active member of St. Pius X Catholic Parish including the folk group for many years. She was also an associate of the Sisters of St. Francis in Tiffin. Judy is lovingly survived by siblings John (Sue) and Joe Crandall and Jane (Steve) Spencer; sister-in-law Judy Neipp; and many nieces, nephews and close friends. She was also preceded in death by her brother James Crandall; sister Joanne Cwiklewski; and nephew David Crandall. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Pius Church, the Tiffin Franciscans or the Sylvania Franciscans. walkerfuneralhomes.com

Thursday is Wine Tasting at The Bottle Shop

Joe Mosier, wine associate, Tricia Rasar, wine director, and Jim Thomas Jr., wine associate, serve wine on Oct. 19 at the Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian.

Christine Eisel, Laura Napierala and Lynn Pinkelman try the Rosé wines at the Bottle Shop.

Michelle Fuhr and Sarah Nielsen enjoy the wine offered during the weekly wine tasting event.

Christi Marino and Shawn Larsen meet at the Bottle Shop to taste the featured Rosé wines. —by Jennifer Ruple

Guests Taste and Create at Event

Dana Cruse and Chef Chris Rajne attend Taste and Create 2017 held at Sylvania Senior Center.

L-R: Josette Snyder, Tana Ohneck and Tracy Clegg visit at the 4th annual event on Oct. 19.

Beth and Dan Hafner, of Hafner Florist, help guests create an autumn or holiday arrangement.

Jeni Mueller and Jessica Philo enjoy fine food, wine and creating at the event. –by Mary Helen Darah

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Mom’s House SIL Program Wins Award

Mom's House 'Sisters in Law' received the Ohio State Bar Foundation's Outstanding Program/Organization Award recently. L-R: Sarah Skow, SIL attorney, Nicole Khoury, SIL attorney, Julie Haas, Mom's House program director, Gretchen DeBacker, SIL attorney and SIL founder, Christina Rodriguez, Mom's House executive director, and Jane Roman, SIL attorney.‘Sisters in Law’ is a group of female attorneys that provide pro-bono legal services, mentoring, life and career coaching and friendship to young mothers enrolled in Mom’s House.

Party Uptown Benefits Dental Center

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Arika Neal, of Americorps Dental Center of Northwest Ohio, and Sarah Tadesee, Dental Center of Northwest Ohio board member, welcome guests to Party Uptown.

Brad and Mary Crown enjoy the grazing stations, auctions and raffles that benefited the organization held Oct. 26.

Karen and Terry Knight mix and mingle at the event where guests had an opportunity to learn more about the organization that served the dental needs of 25,000, of which 11,000 were children, in the community.

Val Hendricks visits with Paul and Susan Wannemacher, one of the sponsors of the event, who are excited about the impact the Dental Center has had on the community and its bold plans for the future. –by Mary Helen Darah

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The10th Annual Athletic

Hall of Fame

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The Southview Boys Cross Country team won the state championship in 1987. Team members include Bart Vitou, Chad Kieffer, Derek Kieffer, David Briggs, Jeff Limes, Matt Segur and Selig Plapp. Coaches were Ross Deye, Jeff Bunker, Don Briggs and George Peuhl.

Carole Laasch – First girls golf coach at Southview.

Lisa Sommer (Johnson) – Northview class of 2006: basketball and track & field.

Frank Sullivan – Sylvania class of 1965: wrestling.

John Ellenwood – Northview class of 1995: basketball.

Mark Swanson – Southview class of 1979: basketball, baseball and football.

Not pictured: Other inductees include Renee Dallas – Northview class of 1977: track; Todd Creech – Southview class of 1986: baseball; Mitchell Kingsley – Sylvania class of 1967: basketball and track; and Ron Burell who is honored with the Jim Glase Distinguished Service Award. He is the current voice of the Southview football and boys basketball teams. The inductees were honored at a luncheon on Oct. 28 at Highland Meadows Golf Club

Harry Rodebaugh – Burnham class of 1950: football, basketball and track.

Gary Beechler – Sylvania class of 1971: golf.

Counselor Honored

Walk of Light Emphasizes Drug-Free Lifestyle Musician of the Week SCAT Youth Group members Sarah Sewell-Conley, Taylor Campradt, Kayla Supplee, Todd Wesley, Ariana Calderone, Victoria Jamrozy and Savannah Sewell-Conley entertain.

Sylvania Police Explorer Post #2266 members Bronson Ulery, Captain Ben Bostater, Lieutenant Bryon Bashaw, Sgt. Corey Wright and Bryce Elliot attended the event.

School Superintendent Adam Fineske, Mayor Craig Stough and Judge M. Scott Ramey welcome participants to the event.

Laura Frye and Rey are eager to participate in the 16th annual Red Ribbon Celebration, Walk of Light. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;by Mary Helen Darah

Violinist Karen Pan is a member of the Chamber Orchestra, Pit Orchestra, North Covers, and the Senior String Quartet. Karen has represented Northview in the OMEA NW Regional Orchestra, District Orchestra, and performs regularly at Solo and Ensemble. She was also selected to perform in New York City as part of the Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. Karen is involved in National Honor Society, Leadership Academy, class and student government, is the news editor for the Student Prints and is a cheerleader. Karen is the daughter of Kevin Pan and Lingyu Chen.

The International Association of Top Professionals, based in New York, N.Y., honored Intervention and Prevention Specialist at Sylvania Schools Bill Geha with the Top Counselor of the Year 2017-2018 award. IAOTP is an organization that selects the top 100 global professionals from different businesses and industries. These professionals are then given the opportunity to share their ideas, collaborate, and serve as keynote speakers to inspire others in their field. The educator and Certified Drug Counselor was chosen for his service as director of the Peace Project and for his commitment and leadership to the industry.

The Cat Attack Robotics Team is having its lawn mower annual care fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 18. For same-day service, lawn mowers can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. and picked up between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Southview. The cost is $35 for push mowers, with pickup and delivery service available for $10 in the Sylvania school district only.

The Team holds this event every year to help fund its program. The program is a STEM-based program with participation from many area high schools including Springfield, Perrysburg, Anthony Wayne and both Sylvania high schools. For more information or to schedule a pickup, visit thecatattack.org or call 419-887-3490.

Annual lawn mower care event planned

FFA Holds Fall Festival Fundraiser

FFA Advisor Bryan Smith, fourth from left, and Southview student Sydnie Davis, right, welcome Brian Sargent, Melissa O'Brycki, Tommy Sargent, Michelle and Nolan Sargent to the family-friendly Fall Festival.

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Whitney Brennan and her children Reese and Max buy tickets from FFA volunteers Tanya Leffler and Cody Wilson.

FFA members Lauren Manore, Sydnie Davis, advisor Bryan Smith and Mikayla Szirony volunteer at the fundraising event held Oct. 22.

ADAM FINESKE

S Y LVA N I A S U P E R I N T E N D E N T

Starting with WHY . . . a simple concept, but one that we strive for in the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives in Sylvania Schools. My WHY motivates me to do what I do every day as your ADAM FINESKE superintendent. I strive to teach and lead to make a difference. It’s hard to believe that we are at the end of the first quarter of school already! In this short amount of time, I have been fortunate and thankful to witness a growing Sylvania School District that now educates over 7600 students. Our enrollment is up five percent in just two years and continues to rise, making us the second largest school district in Northwest Ohio. That means Sylvania Schools is a huge and diverse community with many reasons for the passion for teaching and learning demonstrated every day. As I am out and about in our twelve schools, I see and hear these

LIBBY STUPICA

A STUDENT SPEAKS

I am passionate about encouraging school spirit. So, I considered running for one of the three pep captain positions at NDA. It made me nervous. The thought of facilitating pep rallies in front of the entire LIBBY STUPICA school or leading cheers at sporting events was a bit overwhelming. Despite being an extremely outgoing person, I don’t seek the attention of a crowd. I love being around others, but I have never spent much time going to high school sporting events. However, despite all that, I knew that if I were chosen to be a pep captain it would be an exciting way to push myself out of my comfort zone senior year. I decided to set my doubts aside. I applied. When I was selected to be a captain alongside my senior friend, Alana, and a rising junior named Liv, I was ecstatic! Immediately, we started meeting to plan the Fall Sports Pep Rally and the pep rallies for 8thgrade visitations (a huge event for Toledo’s Catholic schools). I quickly realized that this job was going to be a lot of fun, but also a lot of work. I also gained a new appreciation for all the planning that went into each pep rally, which I once took for granted. The first event on the calendar was the Fall Sports Pep Rally. Our goal was to celebrate each of the teams and kick off the school year. After choosing the music for the rally, stringing together the videos for each fall sport, planning an interactive game for the students, and creating the agenda for the rally, we were ready! But as we donned our plush Eagle hats and stepped in front of the crowd, I was nervous something would go wrong. Maybe the students wouldn't like the changes we made or wouldn’t like our music choices? I pushed away my anxieties because I knew a successful pep rally depended on our ability to embrace the moment. By adopting a fearless mindset, the pep rally was successful. The evening after our first (successful!) pep rally, was the NDA vs. Central volleyball game. It was the job of Alana, Liv, and I to rally our student section to be as loud as possible! Again, I was irrationally nervous. I worried about using the wrong cheers at the wrong times, and even about being in front of such a large group of people. However, when I walked in the gym and made it to the student section where I saw

many amazing WHY’s, whether they come through visiting our classrooms, talking to our teachers, meeting with our support staff, or chatting with our students. Our district also has a WHY. We work to prepare students to be lifelong learners and engaged citizens. This means that we strive to realize our vision of being an exceptional public school district that teaches and inspires our students to make a difference in meaningful and compassionate ways. These WHY’s motivate us to work together to make an impact for our kids every day. As we work collaboratively toward our district goals of focusing on increased academic achievement, building staff morale, value, and support, and working to better engage our foundations to help us find additional resources to support our students, we will continue to build higher levels of success. Sylvania is a strong community built on a foundation of leaders, community support and strong families who value education. We thank you every day for your ongoing support for our kids and promise to keep you updated on the progress of our school district as we move through the year. all my peers, the energy was so high that it was impossible to not be sucked into the excitement of the game. Alana, Liv, and I stood at the bottom of the bleachers, leading NDA students with cheers and keeping the spirit level up, especially when the score was uncomfortably close. The Eagles took home the win that night and my spirits were high. I felt proud of myself for making it through another day full of jitters. I chose to embrace all of it. Our third event as pep captains was NDA visitation week. Eighth graders from Catholic grade schools in the surrounding area visit Catholic high schools in order to get an idea of which school may be their future home. Here at NDA, we absolutely adore visitation week! It allows the entire student body to go absolutely crazy and put on display everything that makes NDA wonderful. We promote our arts, sports, academics, beautiful campus, service opportunities, and sisterhood. This year, visitation week for me meant giving tours to 8th graders, running off to perform in the Exec Student Council skit, and then hustling over to the gym to get ready to lead the pep rally that followed. Alana, Liv, and I were all very nervous for the pep rally. We knew it was our job to make sure the 8th graders felt comfortable, as well as excited about our school. We practiced, practiced, practiced! Leading up to the first visitation, we practiced during lunchtime to make sure the audio and megaphone worked. We practiced the order of introducing the visiting schools and ourselves. We practiced each cheer about 20 times! We were finally ready for the first of the four visitation pep rallies. I’ll admit that the initial rally was a bit rocky at times, but nobody noticed except for us. We successfully made it through all four visitation pep rallies, each one better than the previous one, and the entire student body rushed onto the gym floor to join us in celebrating. We continue to move through fall, and as pep captains, we keep trying to improve. We have gone to sporting events to lead the student section, and are currently planning another pep rally to celebrate our tennis team going to the state finals. I have loved working alongside two girls just as passionate about NDA as me. We have all faced the same anxieties and stressors, but have helped each other overcome our doubts and shake off the nerves. I’ve learned it’s worthwhile to take a chance and discover something new about myself. That’s living.

Sylvan students create news

The Bobcat Blade staff Bailie Gretsinger, Emily Gillen, Ella Archer, Ava Klinger, Addie Greenberg, Samantha Budas and Drew Addington work on the next edition over their lunch hour.

BY ROBERT LANGE

Sylvan Elementary students are creating headline news. Under the leadership of reading intervention teacher Susan Micsko, students at the elementary school have started a school paper. The two-page monthly paper is filled with news around the school, jokes of the month, and even a mystery teacher section, where students have to guess which teacher is being described every month. With even a behind-the-scenes section, the cafeteria workers, secretaries and librarians get time in the spotlight as students delve into the details of each of the jobs they often

overlook on a daily basis. According to Susan Micsko, the idea originated from a group of students last fall who came to her with the idea, and she agreed to help with it. The paper was continued on by a new group of students at the beginning of the year after the founding members graduated from the elementary school. Students can’t wait to get their hands on the copy every month, and they even go as far as begging to try to find out who the mystery teacher is before the next issue comes out. From the looks of things, the second annual Bobcat Blade is going strong, and hopefully, the legacy will continue on through the years.

Notre Dame offers series of events for enrollment

On Wednesday, Nov. 15, Notre Dame Academy will offer a High School Placement Testing experience for 8th Graders, “How to Invest in the Best Education for your Daughter” from 7 – 8:15 p.m. The Academy invites girls to learn tips and techniques to get comfortable with the HSPT. An RSVP is required. While the girls are learning about the HSPT, parents are invited to learn about the advantages of an NDA education. No RSVP is necessary for parents. On Saturday, Dec. 5, there is a High School

Placement Test, 8 a.m. – noon, with Parents Coffee & Questions from 8 - 9 a.m. The HSPT is required for 8th graders wishing to enter Notre Dame Academy in the fall of 2018. No RSVP is needed to take the test. Honors Scholarships are based on HSPT scores. NDA has been All Sports Champions 14 times in a row and Speech and Debate champions eight years in a row. For more information on NDA, visit nda.org or call 419-475-9359.

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Nothing dampens the spirit at SV vs NV tailgate

Northview cheerleaders kept pace as the band entertained the crowd who braved the elements.

Riley Rammeny, Katie Pahl and Brieanna Paigheault are prepared for the rain and cold weather.

Laurie Litzer talks with Sylvania School Superintendent Adam Fineske at the NV-SV tailgate.

Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough thanks Tara Linker of MercyHealth for sponsoring the tailgate.

Northview principal Steve Swaggerty greets Bob Gibson and Casey Nowicki outside of the tent.

The Southview flag corps valiantly performs along with the marching band despite the weather.

School board members Steve Rothschild, Julie Hoffman and Jim Nusbaum work hard to stay warm and dry at the tailgate.

The Tippings, Pete, Blythe, Isaac and Eddie show their support for Southview.

Melissa Oglesby and her daughter Anastasiya.

Jenna Owens is rooting for Northview while Xavier Hardy is a Southview fan.

Lydia Caletta, Brooke Kaminski, Shayna Raman and Catherine Talbert are McCord cheerleaders.

Izzy and J.J. Badiuk put the dressing on their hot dogs in the big tent at Southview.

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PATRICK ANDRES EYE ON SPORTS Northview Football: The Anthony Wayne Game and Its Aftermath Fridays at Northview High School this year, with this football team, have felt unceasingly like a celebration. There is an Patrick Andres intangible quality on the days when the Black and Gold take the field, with every game becoming an excuse to forget about Northview’s forgettable football past and to look forward to a new playoff beginning. The history of football on Silica Drive is ignominious at best, as has been documented - one playoff berth ever back in 2005, which ended in a 56-14 drubbing at the hands of Findlay. Pull out any random game in Northview history, and it is very, very likely you will happen upon a loss. There is Burnham 26-Perrysburg 13 (1956) and Clay 28- Northview 6 (1979) and even Fremont Ross 63-Northview 0 (1996) and many, many other losses that boggle the mind, especially as we view this year’s edition of the Northview team. The Wildcats have been a joy to watch for this writer, a student at and admittedly a long-suffering fan of NV. I attended their win over Clay earlier this year, but I have followed most of their games from home, via Twitter. This includes their biggest game of

the year, the Anthony Wayne game. Senior running back Jeffrey Blanks described the team’s mentality entering the game. “Our team's preparation was the same for Anthony Wayne week like any other week. The team had multiple athletes like any other team in the league.” The school was buzzing ahead of the showdown - the Cats entered it 7-0, and the hosts, the Generals, came in boasting a 6-1 mark. The student section theme was a camouflage-out, and a militaristic, defensive slugfest reflected it. It was 3-3 at the half, as Northview had been paced to that point by a field goal from reliable kicker Luke Pawlak, but in the third, AW scored to go up 10-3. That score would hold; quarterback Brandon Leach directed a potential game-tying drive that unfortunately stalled out. “Our offense could not execute things correctly when we had the chance to score. We need to fix the small mistakes... and I believe we will be good for the rest of the season,” Blanks said. In 2015, my freshman year, the Yellow Jackets of Perrysburg bullied NV into submission, by the score of 56-8 as I sat nearly frozen in a half-empty student section. As I write this, I look twenty hours into the future, when the Wildcats will be favored to beat that same team, and they will do so before a Cats Stadium crowd in which an empty seat will be as rare as a frown. What fun it will be! In this glorious moment, what fun Northview football is! In Blanks’ words, they will most certainly be good.

NV Golf Team Competes at States

The Northview boys golf team with Head Coach Mike Czerniakowski, Mark Spieldenner, Adam Czerniakowski, Jack Kunkel, Andy Riggs, Connor McCann and Coach Rich Timm competed in the state golf tournament for the third time in four years. The Wildcats qualified for the state tournament at Red Hawk Run in Findlay and finished ninth in the state with a two-day total of 666. Riggs posted the low round of 73. Kunkel was named second team all-state and first team all-district. Riggs was named first team all-district as well. Czerniakowski was named Division 1 Northwest District Coach of the Year. It was his third time he received the award in the last four years.

NV Athletes of the Week

Rock’tober Run Raises Funds for R4R

Todd Crandell talks with his dad, Terry, about the 16th annual run which has nearly 1,000 runners.

Tim Suter is ready to run in the annual Rocktober Racing for Recovery run.

Tisha Augustyniak stops to tie her shoe before the race as her husband, Scott, and their dog, Pip, look on.

Olivia Myers, Tyler Vargo with baby Calloway, Laycie Roberts and Kelly Vargo plan to run together.

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Junior Lexi Knight has had a stellar fall season as a member of the LadyKat golf team. In addition to helping the LadyKats win their second consecutive NLL title this fall, Lexi helped the Kats qualify for Districts by shooting a 76 at the Sectional Tournament. At Districts, she shot a 75 to earn a chance to compete for a State Championship as an individual. She was the medalist, top golfer, at the Sylvania Invitational (72) and the Defiance Invitational (71) earlier this fall. Her dedication to golf in the off season landed her a spot on the NLL 1st Team.

Senior Marios Kamilaris is a captain and a three-year varsity letter winner for the Wildcat Soccer Program. This fall, he is leading the Cats in scoring with 13 goals and 7 assists making his career totals 27 goals and 16 assists. Marios has been part of three NLL Championships, a District Championship and on an Elite 8 team while at Northview. He has been a valuable leader both on and off the field. –Photos by John Crisman, Assetware Photography

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Fun comes from the trunks at Epworth

Toledo Memorial Park Holds Trunk Treats

L-R: Eric, Elijah, Elise and Andrea Swindel enjoy collecting sweet treats at the family-friendly event that was free and open to the public.

L-R: Inga, Tressel, Michael and Scarlet Holton attend the event made possible by volunteers whose goal was to plant seeds of hospitality.

Janey Thompson, Maggie Ryan and Ellie Pearson had fun at the event.

Genevieve Otting, McKenna Gaertner, Ani Elhai and Gavin Gaertner did not try to be scary.

L-R: Jeff Roesti, Alan Baker, Jason Whitney, Austen Lehto and Jeff Boze get into the spirit at the event that welcomed 2,800 guests, including 1,400 children.

L-R: Oliver, Steve and Annette Lazenby pass out treats at the annual Trunk-or-Treat held at Epworth United Methodist Church on Oct. 22.

Nikki Krompak and Aubrey Jackson wait patiently in line to start visiting all of the candy locations around the park.

Firefighters Jeff Bennett and Kurt Baumgartner offer candy to Evelyn Geis while her mother, Sarah, looks on.

Donna Johnson holds a sleepy Kinley Sutton getting a rest before she starts searching for candy.

Tana Ohneck and Connie Walker offer candy to Evelyn Johnson and her sons Kareem and Kamdyn.

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Taneka Huggins and her children Sierra, Sienna and Major bundle up for the cool day.

Olander’s Olander’s Halloween Halloween Hike Hike is is ‘GHOULing’ ‘GHOULing’ good good time time

Izzy Harmon, Tessa Gust, Madison Prater, Brandon Gust, Kaiden Levine, Jasmine Urbana, Caroline Urbana, Ava Zielinski, Julia Kolev, Victoria Bratz, Isabelle Orwig, Logan and Connor Timmons and Braelynn Bettinger are first in line to enter Olander Park for the annual Halloween Hike.

Andrew Shaw, Scott Ygoesias and Jackson Lassiter pal around at the Olander event.

Condessa Croninger prepares to story tell at the Olander event.

Taylor Smith and her son Wyatt keep warm during the hike.

Caitlyn and Kasey Keener and their children Ella and Jackson are regular participants at the Hike.

Logan, Francisca, Alexia, Adrian and Leland Magrum are eager to fill their bags with candy.

Pirates Cara and Jeff Tuck prepare to ‘plunder’ the place for candy.

Caroline Gang with her mom and dad, Christopher and Sandy, Kyle aka Gumby and Stephanie YeupellKiss and their children Connor and Cassidy, and Marie and Agata Jamrozy are eager to start the hike.

Zeta Phi Beta members Jamie Ray, Jasmine Rouse, Jayana Stokes and Amber Anderson are ready to hand out candy.

The Senior Center Choir Gets in the Spirit

Members of the Sylvania Senior Center Choir, under the direction of Carole Monroe, entertain residents at Sunset Village on Halloween.

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Trick or Treaters at Mayberry

The Kruse family, Eduardo, Larry, baby Leo, mom Claudia holding Juliet, brave the cold temperatures Oct. 28 at the Mayberry Square Fallfest.

Ray Peterson, of Aunt B's Retro Candy, entertains festival goers. The event included a pie baking contest, face painting, artists and, of course, plenty of treats.

Tricks and Treats for Halloween

Heartland at ProMedica Flower held a ‘Trunk or Treat’ night on Oct. 26.

Keenan Heintschel is ready for fun and adventure at the Erie shores Council Boy Scouts of America Halloween Party, held at Camp Miakonda, on Oct. 28-29.

Avery and Mason Metroff, students at Highland Elementary, enjoy the event that included haunted trails, concessions, haunted cabins and games.

Ahoy Matey! Michael Johnson, age 6, is ready to set sail and have an adventure at the Boy Scouts of America Halloween Party.

Josh Hagameyer, a student at Highland Elementary School, and his mom, Teri, are excited to explore the grounds of Camp Miakonda where guests could trick-or-treat and take a haunted hayride.

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Jeremy Bauer, principal, Lt. Tom Reynolds and Jenni Delaney, secretary, begin the pumpkin toss.

John Beck, 4th grade teacher whose class raised the most money in his grade level and 5th grader Michael McPheron ‘running’ laps.

Principal Jeremy Bauer tosses pumpkins off the roof.

Third graders Zach Kurtz-Dennis, JJ Badiuk, Jack Warner and Nolan Shook compete in the Pumpkin Run.

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Sylvania/Woodstock Celebrate 25 Years

Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough, left, and Town Crier Mike Lieber, right, welcome the Lord Mayor of Woodstock, Ontario, Trevor Birtch to the 25th anniversary celebration.

Jan Shearer, chairman of the anniversary celebration, and John Crandall are two of the original Sister City Commission members.

Philanthropy Award Winners

The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Northwest Ohio Chapter announced eight honorees who will be recognized at the organization’s 30th Annual National Philanthropy Day® celebration Nov. 9. The honorees are: Mercy Health Partners - Outstanding Corporate Philanthropist; Stranahan Foundation - Outstanding Foundation; Hart, Inc. - Outstanding Media Outlet or Best Nonprofit Media Coverage; Robert and Susan Savage - Outstanding Philanthropist; Brad Koller - Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser; Dave Gierke - Outstanding Fundraising Professional; Cecelia Hughes - Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Ages 5-17 and Afreen AlviOutstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Ages 18-23.

Wins Dawg Pound Healthy Reward

Southview student Ian Mahoney is the winner of the art competition for the commemorative gift to Woodstock of the Sylvania Sister City gardens.

Sylvania City Council President Mary Westphal, right, talks with Elena Taylor and Savana and Ron Fraser of Woodstock during the dinner held at Highland Meadows Oct. 14.

Native Plants Return to Ravine Cemetery

As part of Paramount Advantage’s Dawg Pound Healthy Rewards Program, member Tyson Dowell (shown with his dad, Josh) won a drawing to participate in the Cleveland’s Browns Field Day at the First Energy Stadium in Cleveland in August. Tyson had the opportunity to meet other winners and some of the Cleveland Browns’ players. Two of the Browns’ players, Christian Kirksey and Xavier Cooper, were there to give the winners tips and cheer them on as they went through the drills and obstacles on the field. After the hard work out on the field, Tyson was invited to the Players Club for pictures, food, beverages and more fun. In 2016, Paramount Advantage, an Ohio Medicaid Managed Care Plan, and the Cleveland Browns teamed up to encourage Advantage members to schedule their yearly wellness checkup/routine annual physical with their primary care physician. Members that keep their appointment and register for the Dawg Pound Healthy Rewards Program are eligible to win an array of great prizes.

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City of Sylvania Tree Commission members Cheryl Rice, Pat O’Brien, Rick Barriclough, Eric Peterson, Candy Sarikonda and Toni Andrews plant native flowers to restore the natural habitat in Ravine Cemetery on Oct. 28.

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THE STARS SPEAK “If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.” W. Clement Stone

Sun in Scorpio

The Sun will remain in Scorpio until Nov. 22. As the Sun continues to transit the sign of Scorpio conjunct to transiting Saturn, you may feel a bit more restricted as you scurry to keep yourself together and in sync. As it moves into the more independent, fun, Jupiter-ruled sign of Sagittarius there is a sense of ease that occurs. Those born under Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Taurus, Libra, Cancer and Capricorn will feel this influence. Wherever Venus is taking place in your birth chart will be affect this as well.

Venus, the planet of pleasure and play moves into Scorpio

Venus in Scorpio- Venus the planet of love moves into the intense sign of Scorpio Nov. 7 to 30. Relationships may be passionate, the expression of love somewhat intense, maybe even more mystical. Lots of kissing, but not enough telling. The need for higher expectations from our partners plays itself out, yet we seek deeper into our own needs at the same time. This is a period in which our desires reach a magnitude of expression with feelings beyond comprehension. Also, it’s a good time in which to buckle down with our finances. Though the holiday season is around the corner, it's still important to be diligent when dealing with finances, whether personal or work-related. As Venus moves into Sagittarius on Dec. 1, a lightness will occur...personal growth, spontaneous fun, expect the unexpected. Live life to the fullest, fall in love with a longtime love interest and see yourself living out of the box. Those born under Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces, Taurus, Libra, Cancer and Capricorn will feel this influence. Where Venus is in your birth chart will be of influence as well.

Full moon in Taurus

The full moon in Taurus takes place Nov. 4. It brings the Scorpio-Taurus polarities to the surface. Taurus builds, Scorpio tears it down and rebuilds. The full moon in Taurus is about grounding, allowing us to align ourselves with our earthly forces, bringing to light our center core, what really matters,

and what really counts. The opposition of the Sun and Moon are merely energies that force us to look at life from a totally different perspective. Those born under Taurus, Scorpio, Pisces, Cancer and Capricorn will feel the intensity of this full moon. However, much of this influence will intensify, as it is aspected in our own birth charts.

New moon in Sagittarius

New moon in Scorpio on Nov. 18 breaks down the old barriers, unearthing what needs to show itself. This particular new moon brings positive intentions our way if dealt with properly. It's an opportunity to move forward, to create and seek out wisdom in any form. It's a period in which we reach for higher awareness. It's also a freedom-seeking period in which we test our limits. Jupiter, the planet of luck, conjunct with the new moon can be prosperous in a mystical sort of way. Those born under Sagittarius, Libra, Cancer, Capricorn and Pisces will benefit greatly. However, wherever the New Moon is taking place in your chart is where the energy is the strongest. Thanksgiving Day-the moon is Void-Of Course until 3:14 p.m. So for many of us we may feel a bit out of sorts as we struggle to get ourselves up and running in order to give thanks on this festive holiday.

SIGNS: Aries (March 21-April 20)

The Ram-Fire symbol-As with most Aries, you may find yourself having a preoccupation with finances this month, with the full moon in Taurus along with planet influences in Scorpio. This could trigger your security being a bit out of sorts. However, much can be said about perception. Clearly, with Venus, Jupiter and the Sun transiting the financial sector of your chart, you have nothing to worry about. So it's really more about perception and making sure to be clear before signing on the dotted line.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

The Bull-Earth symbol-As with most Taureans, you are very much a creature of habit. Your greatest fear is to lose what you have. Personal possessions, friendships and partnerships are key. You take things very much to heart and feel most things with an intense veracity of emotion. The full moon in your own sign may intensify matters even more. It's all about keeping yourself in

check. Also, as many of the planets are placed in your area of partners, you may find yourself stepping out of the box, possibly more socializing, as well as paying more attention to what is taking place in front of you.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

The Twins-Air symbol-Communication is your key with adding humor being number one your dance card. However, you may feel slightly more intense than usual. Your seriousness is played out through work and responsibilities that you were unaware of. Also, this month’s full moon occupies that private area of your chart, your subconscious. Paying better attention to health signals can be very much in your favor. Just staying on top of things counts.

Cancer (June 22-July 23)

The Crab-Water symbol-Clearly, as with most Cancers, it's always about home and family, and this time also friends, as this month’s full moon hits your social calendar. However, at this time you may also find yourself becoming more involved with doing things for yourself. You may be feeling more creative, taking more interest in recreation, travel, writing or seeking out new ways to grow and stay motivated. In addition, your intuition is off the charts as your instincts are really kicking in. Money wise, there is always a concern, however this may be your month to cash in.

Leo (July 24-Aug. 23)

The Lion-Fire symboL-At this time with Jupiter, the Sun, and Venus at odds with your own sign, you may find yourself caught between a rock and a hard place. On one hand, you're in a great position as Jupiter brings luck and gain. However, transiting Scorpio may force you to set some limits. This relates to your approach to personal relationships as well as career aspects. It's all up to you and how you handle the energies at hand. As with many things, more can be good, but sometimes you need to settle for less. Moreover, with the full moon in your area of home, and with everything else going on, you may just want to nest. It's a toss up.

Virgo (Aug. 24- Sept. 23)

The Virgin-Earth symbol-Sweet, sensitive, analytical Virgo, this may be your lucky month to get most of what you need, as well as what you may want. Also, it’s a great period for career aspirations and personal relationships. You may find yourself feeling a sense of high as the planets in transit highlight most areas of your life, specifically the full moon highlighting your area of deep thought. You may feel inspired. Changes are imminent but it is up to you to get your engine going.

Libra (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)

The Scales-Air symbol-As Venus, Jupiter and the Sun travel through the financial sector of your chart, and the full moon occupies your area of real estate and banking, money matters seem to be on the top of your list. However, your concern is based on your need to protect what’s yours, as well as the desire to keep yourself in sync. So, this particular aspect can be favorable as it brings to light a sense of security. In addition, long-term friendships and new acquaintances create a strong alliance,

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whether business or personal related. It’s a great month to seek out new goals.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

The Scorpio-Water symbol-Jupiter and Venus, conjunct to your Sun sign, may force you to make some decisions regarding work as you may find yourself torn between doing what you want to do versus doing what you should do. The full moon in opposition of the planets in transit may create uncertainty, as your desire to maintain what you are comfortable with is at odds with the knowledge that you can make changes and try something new by stepping out a bit. Also it’s a significant period for opportunity to come knocking. Make sure to open the door.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 22)

The Archer-Fire symbol-As friendly Jupiter, along with Venus and the Sun aspect, you may find yourself coming out of a deep sleep, as they travel through that sacred part of your chart, the inner psyche. This can and will be an opportune period for you, as not only will you begin to focus on your health as the full moon travels through your 6th, but you will allow yourself to be transformed. . A great cycle for creating and manifesting! Also this transit may bring relationships in from the past. An interesting month for the unexpected.

Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 20)

The Goat-Earth symbol-This is a great month for friendships, whether new, existing or merely work-related alliances. This is your period, where your dance card is full but yet your desire to engage is well indicated. Also, with regard to money, you would do well to seek the advice of an expert or merely brush up on some fine, financial details. It’s a very favorable month for your keen instincts to kick in. This month’s full moon in Taurus may get things moving in the right direction, as your emotions are in sync.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

Water Bearer-Air symbol-With Jupiter, Venus and the transiting Sun hovering over the zenith part of your chart, career and recognition are yours for the asking. It is all about you, showcasing your abilities. Take it in stride and let this transit work for you. Also, matters relating to home can be chaotic, but not without favorable results. As the full moon settles in your nesting place, patience really can be a virtue.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20)

Fish in opposite directions-Water symbolYour instincts are at their peak this month with the planets, and with the full moon in balance to your Sun, favorably transiting in your area of higher aspirations. This may be your month to do some unexpected traveling, or merely get yourself inspired. Also, heed health cautions with regard to undo stress. Focus on health, as weight gain or weight loss can be an issue for the next few weeks or so. Pay attention.

Astrological Tips: Great month for entertaining, specifically Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Day, as we give thanks. Also, this is a good cycle for creating closure with those who need it most. Money can be prosperous if handled well. Janet Amid is a columnist who writes for Sylvania AdVantage, and can be heard every Tuesday with Lynn and Cliff on 93.5 WRQN between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m., taking your astrological calls live at 419-240-1935. Janet can also be reached at 419-882-5510 or by email at JanetAmid@aol.com. Check out her web site at JanetAmid.com

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Marine Wesley Falls served in Korea from 1950-1953 Ocean. I didn’t know much about the world other than what I read in books. When we first stopped in Japan, it was fascinating to see another culture so different from your own. During our stop in Japan, we took all our clothes off and put them in sea bags. Everything we owned was put in storage. My things would end up in storage for three years.”

You grow up in a big hurry

Wesley Falls, veteran of the Korean War, hopes younger people remember those who sacrificed for our freedom.

BY MARY HELEN DARAH

Wesley Falls, an 87 years-old Sylvanian, is a veteran of the Korea War. Falls, a Marine who served from 1950-1953, is no stranger to adversity and overcoming hardship. His beloved wife died at age 34 from leukemia, leaving him with six children to raise. Falls remarried and has been with wife Barbara for 47 years. “After my second wife and I were married, she asked me why I played ‘hard to get’ as a widower at age 37 with six kids,” he recalled. “I told her I wasn’t playing hard to get.

I just wanted to make sure I got it right. She brought three kids into the marriage, and she and I had a child together, which brings the total to 10 kids. I’m glad I chose wisely.” He joined the Marine Reserves in 1948 while in high school, was called to active duty in 1949, and deployed in January of 1950. Falls is a big believer that you will be much happier in life if you are able to continue to grow and adjust to changing situations. “This belief helps in times and war and peace,” he stated. “I looked at my deployment as a good learning experience and a boat ride across the Pacific

Falls felt the reality of war upon his arrival in Korea. “We lived in tents. When you are up on top of the hills doing your job, you dug a hole to sleep in. I met a lot of Marines from WWII that had been called back in. We had some training at Camp Pendleton, in California. The training helped but you continued to learn once you were there. There weren’t many bathrooms, grocery stores or restaurants. It was a whole different world especially when coming from a country where we have access to whatever we want. Fortunately, I was not in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. I missed out simply by luck. Many of my friends died because of the extreme weather conditions. The temperatures at times were -30 and many of our men didn’t have warm clothes. Over there, you had to focus on surviving. It helped to learn how the Koreans lived and take note.”

Take the high ground

Falls served as a radioman forward observer for all the troops in the U.S 1st Marine Division. “I was in a 4.3 Motor Company. We went on the top of hills and called in fire on the enemy from high points,” he recalled. “It’s funny. When we first moved to Sylvania, there were some big high hills near our home. I told my wife that if she couldn’t find me, I would be on the top of the hills. In a war, when you are

trying to protect yourself, you go to high ground.”

Staying connected

The veteran received many awards including one as a Surviving Purple Heart member after being wounded during combat. “I was on a tank and it ran over land mine. It was basically a situation of being in the wrong place—on the front of the tank—at the wrong time. Upon his return to the U.S., he was hired by Dana Corporation where he worked for 38 years until retirement. “I retired and was home a week when a man called from Toth and said that they needed me to work,” stated Falls. “I told him I would help him out for a week and ended up staying for 11 years.” Today he is enjoying retirement and finds it meaningful to stay connected to other veterans. In addition to continuing to communicate with those he served with in Korea, he is a member and former Commander (2011) of Sylvania’s American Legion Joseph W. Diehn Post 468 along with other local veteran organizations. At times, the prospect of his grandchildren not knowing about his experience in the Marines saddens him. “I think it’s important for veterans to share their stories,” he said. “For a long time, people didn’t care about our service men and women coming home from conflicts. Thankfully, I feel that is changing. I believe that the younger generation is becoming more interested. If I go somewhere and I’m wearing my hat, it is incredible how many people thank me for my service. They also ask me how I survived. I could tell them the many things I did to cope but the big thing was knowing the Lord was watching over me.”

Commander to Speak at Veterans Day Event BY MARY HELEN DARAH

On Nov. 11, Lourdes University will present a Veterans Day event at 4 p.m., at the Franciscan Center, located at 6832 Convent Blvd. Light refreshments will be served directly after the event that is free and open to the public. The featured speaker is Commander Meghan A. Michael, US Navy, Retired. CDR Michael has flown over 1,500 hours in military aircraft and has earned numerous designations. She is a native of San Jose, Calif., a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and received a Master of Science in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego. CDR Michael was commissioned in May 1997 and was designated a Naval Flight Officer in July 1998. In July 1999 she made two deployments; first to SEVENTH Fleet where she flew missions throughout Asia and to FIFTH Fleet in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Southern Watch. Upon return from her second deployment, CDR Michael transferred to Fleet Combat Training Center, Pacific in San Diego, CA as an instructor of the Theater Battle Management Core Systems User Course. CDR Michael left

Active Duty in March 2005 and affiliated with the Navy Selected Reserves. Her final position before retirement in September of 2017, was as Commanding Officer, Navy Operational Support Center Toledo. CDR Michael looks forward to speaking at the event at Lourdes University. “I was given 10 minutes to speak but plan on packing a lot in within those time constraints. I could go on for hours with stories from my years of military service,” she stated. “I plan to touch on the impact women have had in the military even before they were considered part of the military.” The retired Commander also hopes to urge people to support veterans. “It is very important to support our military and those who served throughout the year. “My husband is a Marine in active duty,” she stated. “I know what it is like to be deployed and I also know what it is like to be the one left behind. I can appreciate both sides of the fence from being a military spouse.” The Commander has earned numerous designations including P-3C Mission Commander/Tactical Coordinator, Professional in Human Resources, and Master Training Specialist. Her military decorations

include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal First Strike Flight Award, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards) and various other personal and unit awards. Commander Michael never felt being female was an issue in her military experience. “I grew up with big brothers so I’m used to being around a lot of males,” she stated. “Frankly, logistics were more an issue. For example, flight suits zip all the way down to your legs requiring you to wiggle out of it to go to the restroom. In 1992 combat inclusion was still not a law. When that changed, there was a big learning curve. I always wanted to do something a lot of women hadn’t done before. There were 10 percent of us who graduated from the Naval Academy when I was there. Now 25 percents of graduates are female. I have always looked at it that I can do what the boys can do. I never looked at myself as special or unique but just as another aviator in the squadron.” For more information of the event, contact Gary Bentley, 419-517-8885, or email gbentley@lourdes.edu.

Commander Meghan A. Michael, U. S. Navy, retired.

Recording veterans’ experiences is preserving history for posterity “We meet a lot of interesting people and we preserve a lot of history,” Andrew “Bud” Fisher and George Pugh agreed. The two men, both retired from the heating and air conditioning industry, are documenting the stories of northwestern Ohio and southeastern Michigan veterans one by one; preserving them for their families and for posterity. Both men have military experience. Fisher, was in the service during the Korean War and Pugh was in the Reserves during the Vietnam War. Fisher started on this journey 15 years ago. He had read that the United States government was embarking on the Veterans History Project to record first-hand accounts of veterans and volunteers were needed to conduct interviews. Thomas Barden of The University of Toledo was the local coordinator. The mission was to collect the memories, accounts and documents of war veterans from World War I, World War II and the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars and to preserve these stories for future generations That sounded interesting to me. I had been floundering on the golf course and thought this would be a worthwhile project,” Fisher recalled. Little did he know at the time! “My involvement started slowly. There were approximately 42,000 men and women from northwest Ohio, but few were coming forward. I had to go find them. Veterans were a bit suspicious and some seemed to think I was going to try to sell encyclopedias or

something. They couldn’t believe this would not cost them money,” Fisher chuckled. “But then word started getting around and I had veterans to interview. This became almost like a full-time job,” he said. Fisher was working on his Master’s degree in history but found he had to put that on hold until three years ago. “By latest count, we have done 800 interviews,” he reported. In the early years, Fisher would tape his interviews and take notes during the process. “I don’t have a standard process but we do talk about life before the service, boot camp, where next and what was it like to be where you were? Then we talk about life after the service,” Fisher noted. He would make a copy of the interview for the veteran and his or her family, one for the Canaday Library at University of Toledo and one for the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. In 2012, Pugh, an amateur videographer, saw Fisher being interviewed about this project. “I knew Bud from our industry so I asked him if I could video his interviews,” Pugh recalled. On 12-12-12, the two did their first interview together and they have been working together ever since. “Now George does all of the follow-up work to produce the DVDs, but when families see the interview in film, they find it amazing,” Fisher said. “Many times family members will say they never heard those stories and their

George Pugh and Andrew Fisher work together interviewing veterans to preserve history. loved one did not talk about his or her time in While each interview is notable, some stand the service. People came home from the war, out. According to Fisher, one such is about took off their uniform and put their memories Toledoan Alex Drabik who was credited as the aside. These interviews give veterans a hero of Remagen Bridge, a feat that according platform from which they get to talk.” to General Dwight Eisenhower, shortened the And Pugh said this experience has been war by months. great. “I am fortunate to work with Bud. He is Another favorite interview was that of so knowledgeable about history and I am Fremont native, Arthur Jibilian, Navy and OSS learning a lot, “ Pugh said. who parachuted at night behind enemy lines The initial focus of interviews was on WW and over a six-month period of time, was able II veterans, but Fisher did have the to rescue over 500 American airmen who opportunity to talk with the second to the last found themselves behind enemy lines. living WW I veteran who was 106 at the time Fisher’s books, “What a Time It Was: of the interview. Fisher particularly marvels at Interviews with Northwest Ohio Veterans of the bravery of the medics who were in battle World War II” and “30 Below Christmas Eve,” zones with no weapons to defend themselves. are available at Amazon.com.

Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball team to visit Toledo

BY FRED LEFEBVRE

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The Sylvania Senior Softball League is again sponsoring a local appearance by the Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Team scheduled for summer of 2018. The WWAST which has played fundraising games here in 2014 and 2016 is made up of individuals with a variety of amputations — of the arm, above knee, below knee, bilateral below knee, and foot. Traveling the country they play able-bodied teams in competitive, celebrity and exhibition softball games, including Toledo Police/Firefighters and a team of SSSL members. In 2018 the Sylvania Senior Softball League will hold the games at the CYO

athletic complex on Holland-Sylvania Rd. Ticket information will be released early in 2018 and all funds raised will support the WWAST summer camp. The camp, held each year, is provided for children who also are dealing with a variety of amputations from disease, accident, or birth defect. Each camper is paired with a wounded warrior the week and along with softball skills is taught lessons in how to deal with their particular amputation problem. Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team is a 501(c)(3) and accepts donations at http://woundedwarrioramputeesoftballteam .org/ while the Sylvania Senior Softball League will celebrate its’ tenth year in January 2018 and once again playing all games at Pacesetter Park.

Bakery honors vets and pets Saturday, Nov. 11, marks a day our nation honors its military servicemen and women. It’s also a day Three Dog Bakery pays tribute to returning U.S. veterans with a special promotion aimed at raising money for service dogs. On Veteran’s Day, 2017, Three Dog Bakery and man’s best friend are doing their part by providing military veterans with service dogs. Three Dog Bakery Toledo and Perrysburg will donate a portion of its Veteran’s Day bakery sales to FISH – Food Industry Serving Heroes. Three Dog Bakery Corporate will donate an amount equal to 15 percent of the total product sales it takes in on Veteran’s Day through its bakeries, retail outlets and online. In addition, Three Dog Bakery Corporate will contribute a year’s supply of its dog food and treats to the recipients of its service dog initiative to further lessen the financial burden on America’s veterans. FISH is a nonprofit designed to engage the food industry in serving military veterans. With the donations from the Three Dog Bakery Veteran’s Day promotion, FISH will purchase service dogs to distribute to veterans in need. Three Dog Bakery Toledo and Perrysburg, Derek Bowman/owner says the health and well-being of returning service men and women is a subject close to his heart. “We’ve always been humbled by the sacrifices the men and women of our military make on behalf of American freedom, and we recognize the struggles they have returning home,” Bowman says. “It’s so important for those of us who have benefitted from their sacrifices to do what we can to help. For many, there is no greater need than simple, daily assistance–the kind that can often be provided with a service dog.” Service members and veterans are provided

with highly specialized service dogs that help them find a new level of independence in their post-combat life. Service dogs are speciallytrained to help perform a multitude of tasks that increase the independence of their human partners. What was once impossible becomes possible. People paired with service dogs show significant improvements psychologically, socially – even economically. Not surprisingly, service dogs are in high demand. Wait times for these highly trained canines vary from six months to three years. Training begins when the dogs are young. The most common breeds are Labradors, golden retrievers or a mix of the two. Some organizations charge the recipient for their assistance dog to recoup some of the cost of training the animals. “Service and Companion dogs have become a life-changing necessity for many returning veterans, but are cost prohibitive for most,” says FISH Founder Paul Chapa. With 50 million dog owners in the U.S., Three Dog Bakery believes the necessary financial support to provide service dogs is an affirmation of the many benefits provided by living with a dog and a tribute to its loyal customers who enjoy their treats at home. Three Dog Bakery will pioneer this annual tradition just as it did the canine bakery concept 28 years ago – that’s more than 196 years in dog years! Popular among canines and their owners alike, its products feature a diverse array of premium, all-natural, made in the USA treats and food for those special times in a dog’s or family’s life. Three Dog Bakery Toledo and Perrysburg is part of the Three Dog Bakery franchise located within the United States, Canada and Hong Kong, and is known for its custom-made baked treats.

•Nov. 10 • 8 - 11 a.m. Veterans Appreciation Breakfast & Resource Fair Lucas County Veterans Service Commission, 419-213-6090. UT’s Savage Arena, 2801 W. Bancroft, Toledo This free breakfast offers attendees access to a variety of military-focused community resources. Open to local veterans, members of the military, and their families. •Nov. 10 • 4 p.m. Lourdes University Veterans Day Event Franciscan Center, 6832 Convent Blvd., Sylvania, 419-517-8885 or gbentley@lourdes.edu. The event features speaker Commander Meghan A. Michael, U.S. Navy, Retired. Light refreshments will be served directly after the event. The event is free and open to the public. •Nov. 11 • 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free Spaghetti Dinner for Veterans, Sylvania American

Legion, 5580 Centennial Rd., Sylvania, 419882-9080 • legion.org The dinner is provided free for veterans with valid identification such as an ID card or DD214. •Nov. 11 • 5 p.m.Veteran’s Salute Valentine Theatre, 419-242-2787. Toledo Jazz Orchestra Big Band presents a “Live World War II Radio Broadcast. •Nov. 18 • 10 a.m. Blankets for Veterans Sylvania American Legion, 5580 Centennial Rd., Sylvania, 419-882-9080 • legion.org. Nosew blankets for veterans will be made using your own materials. Sylvania American Legion has a Thanksgiving Basket program for Veterans and their families in need. Donations of all kinds/sizes accepted at the Post until 11/20/2017.

Veterans’ Day area events

Chili cookoff to provide funds for vets BY FRED LEFEBVRE

November 11th is Veteran’s Day, a day to celebrate military personnel who have served in the Armed Forces, and especially those who have returned home. A local veterans’ organization H.O.O.V.E.S will mark the day with a Chili Cook Off and Craft Beer Tasting event. From 5:30-10 p.m. at The Stables on Obee Rd. in Whitehouse, the event also acts as a fundraiser for the work done at the equine-based treatment center. Since 2011 the HOOVES program works with veterans suffering from PTSD and traumatic brain injuries to regain their lives and balance. The workshops use a series of experiential activities to help build emotional and relational skills: •Action-oriented – accomplish specific tasks to gain confidence, learn to adapt and improvise •Focus on non-verbal communications – build awareness of healthy communication styles •Real-time learning – develop effective ways to deal with relationships and everyday life. Workshops are always free for veterans. HOOVES is able to provide free services to veterans because of fundraising and the generous donations of supporters. The Veteran’s Day event will feature 20-

25 chili entries, craft beer and cider from local breweries and some great music from a local band. Attendees must be 21 or older and ticket information is available on the HOOVES Facebook page facebook.com/hoovesforvets/ Fred LeFebvre of 1370 WSPD will act as host while judges include local celebrities Grizzly from WXKR 94-5, and Susan Block.

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Woodshop craftsmen create flag boxes for families of veterans

Veterans receive discount dental fees

Rick Hires, DDS, welcomes a veteran to his office for service.

In honor of Veteran’s Day, Hires Dental Care is offering a 20 percent discount on all treatments for veterans during the entire month of November. The dental practice has already earned an altruistic reputation by providing free dental care to local veterans at its annual Stars, Stripes & Smiles event in May. “Unfortunately, many veterans do not have access to dental care because they do not meet the strict criteria to qualify for benefits or they simply can’t afford the plans offered,” explained Marketing Manager Erica Emery. “When people suffer from tooth pain or missing teeth, it really impacts their quality of life. They can have trouble finding employment or have trouble working

through the pain. Hopefully, we can make it a bit easier for veterans to receive the treatment that they need to improve their dental and overall health, as well as their self-esteem.” According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, dental care was consistently ranked by homeless Veterans as one of their top three unmet needs, after permanent housing and childcare. Hires Dental Care’s 20 percent off special is available Nov. 1-30. Veterans must show a valid military or veteran’s ID card. Current patients must be in good-standing. The discount is not valid with other offers or coupons. Payment is due at the time of service unless other financial arrangements have been made.

Don Klimesh, Henri Lavimodiere and Steve Miller look over one of the flag boxes they have been working on for the Veterans’ Day ceremony. For over 10 years, woodworkers in the Sylvania Senior Center’s woodshop have been crafting flag boxes for families of deceased veterans to be presented on or around Veterans’ Day. This year is no exception. Eight hand-crafted cherry flag boxes have been filled with a flag given to the family of the veteran and will be presented during a ceremony Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center. A team of craftsmen, Mike Essi, Glenn Holmes, Don Klimesh, Henri Lavimodiere, Das Madhaven, Steve Miller and Brian Paul began working on the project in the beginning of summer. The rough-hewn pieces of cherry planks have to be planed to a thickness of 3/4-inch. Then the flag boxes are cut, assembled, glued

and finished. “We do three at a time,” Lavimodiere explained. “Some of us plane and cut the angles while others add the trim, cut the glass and assemble the boxes. We stain and oil the boxes in our homes.” While the wood is usually purchased, the craftsmen explained that they receive several donations for the project. “Often, we will even receive the wood from cherry trees that have been cut down. We have some cherry wood that is aging at my house right now,” Lavimodiere said. “Cherry looks good and it is a hardwood that works well,” Klimesh stated. It was Klimesh who found and adapted the design and created the blueprints for the current flag boxes, which the craftsmen make each year.

Veterans, take advantage of your day of honor with special offers from local restaurants. Some restrictions apply. Must have valid military ID. Call first to make certain national restaurant chains are participating locally. Stop into any Outback Steakhouse on Nov. 11, 2017 to get a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage. Nov. 10, IHOP will be honoring veterans and active military men and women with a free stack of Red, White, and Blue pancakes. Stop into a participating Applebee’s on Nov. 11, 2017 to get your Veterans day free meal. Olive Garden is having a Veterans Day free meal for all active-duty military and military veterans on Nov. 11, 2017. Visit a participating Chili’s on Nov. 11, 2017, to get your Veterans Day free meal if you are a veteran or on active military duty. TGI Fridays will be having free lunch for all veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Texas Roadhouse will be giving away Veterans Day free meals for lunch on

Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, to active, former, or retired military. Veterans and active duty military can stop into any participating Red Robin location on Nov. 11 to get a free Red’s Tavern Double burger and Bottomless Steak Fries. Active duty military, reserve, and military veterans can stop by Red Lobster and get a free appetizer or dessert on Nov. 11, 2017. Bob Evans is offering military members and vets a free meal off a sumptuous-looking six-item menu that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner options. You can redeem this freebie any time on Nov. 11. Denny’s is offering active, inactive and retired military personnel a free build-yourown Grand Slam this Friday between 5 a.m. and noon. Red Roof Inn is offering veterans 15% off hotel stays for the whole month of November. Veterans and active, inactive, or retired military members can stop into Great Clips for a free haircut on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. If they don’t want a haircut that day, they can get a haircut card that they can redeem before the end of the year.

Local veterans will be honored at Maplewood Elementary School with a musical program on Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. for second and third grade performers and their families. Veterans are also welcome. Joe Cafferty will bring a color guard from the Joseph W. Diehn Post. Students will sing many patriotic songs including the Armed

Forces Medley, allowing veterans in the audience from each branch of the military to stand and be recognized. Students wear red, white, and blue shirts in the shape of a flag and wave colorful plates to the music. On Friday, Nov. 10, at 1:30 p.m., Maplewood will have a daytime assembly performance. The entire school comes to the gym to view the program. There will be reserved rows up front for veterans to attend. Stranahan held a Veterans’ Day assembly on Monday, Nov. 6, beginning with refreshments before the program.

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